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[exam finding]

• 2025-06-03 Sonography - chest
  • Clinical diagnosis: ESRD, Ovarian ca, bilateral pleural effusion
    
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • Pleura positive Pleura Line thin
      • Effusion : Echogenicity clear localized
      • Size <1-ICS
      • LLL collapse
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • Pleura positive Pleura Line thin
      • Effusion : Echogenicity clear localized
      • Size 1-2-ICS
      • RLL collapse
    • Echo diagnosis
      • bilateral pleural effusion, R > L
      • However due to small amount pleural effusion, suggest H/D with water restriction first
      • Please rechck CXR for follow up
• 2025-06-02 CXR
  • Rt greater than Lt bilateral pleural effusions
  • subsegmental atelectasis at lung bases
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to supine position
  • Port-A catheter inserted into RA via right subclavian vein.
• 2025-06-02 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS of precordial leads
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-05-13 CT
  • Findings
    • moderate bilateral pleural effusions with mild parietal layers thickening.
    • Mediastinum and hila: an enlarged LN in Rt cardiophrenic angle likely a metastatic LAP.
      • moderate coronary arterial calcification
      • extensive mild calcified plaques of the LAD, and LCX, and right coronary arteries.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • diffuse thickening of skin and subcutaneous edema in the abdominal wall.
      • small Rt perihepatic ascites (loculated).
      • a 16mm calcified or high density lesion in S7 of liver.
      • a small loculated fluid in left lateral abdominal cavity.
      • small kidneys with poor enhancement.
      • fluid filled dilated small bowel loops in the upper abdomen.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • exudative pleural effusion with partial atelectasis of lower lobes of lung.
    • metastatic LN in Rt cardiophrenic angle.
    • peritoneal carcinomatosis.
    • ESRD?
• 2025-05-13 Sonography - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right thorax: minimal amount pleural effusion; thoracocentesis was not performed.
    • Left thorax: moderate amount pleural effusion s/p drainage of 550 cc, yellowish pleural effusion.
• 2025-05-09 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Kidney:
      • Decreased both renal size with increased cortical echogenecity and decreased cortical thickness,bil
    • Ascites:
      • Small amount ascites
    • Others:
      • Bilateral pleural effusion, mild to moderate (L’t > R’t)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Small amount ascites
    • Bilateral pleural effusion,mild to moderate (L’t > R’t)
    • Suspected chronic renal parenchymal disorders, bil
    • Pancreas not shown
    • Suboptimal examination of liver,especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
    • Because of poor echo window, please follow sono abd 3-6 months later if clinical needs
    • Please correlate with Cr
• 2025-05-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2025-05-05 Sonography
  • Pleural effusion, Amount: 600 ml , Color/Character: yellow
• 2025-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • Without and with contrast Abdomen CT showed
    • GB sands and high density sands in the cystic duct.
    • Atrophic change in the bilateral kidneys with small bilateral renal stones was noted.
    • a high dnesity loculated fluid in the left peri-colic region.
    • mild bilateral pleural effusion; several loculated right subhepatic effusion with thin rim enhancement.
    • subcutaneous swelling in the abdominal wall.
  • IMP:
    • several loculated right subhepatic effusion and a loculated effusion in the left peri-colic region owith thin rim enhancement.
    • high-density sands in the GB and the cystic duct.
• 2025-03-27 CXR
  • cardiomegaly
  • Lung markings: a small opacity in the left middle lung field
  • blunting left costophrenic angle
• 2025-03-26 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-20 ActBRCA BRCA1/2 gene test
  • Tissue Block Number: F2024-00225 X6
  • Sequencing Instrument Name and Model: NextSeq 550
  • ACTBRCA 2 Gene: BRCA1, BRCA2
  • RESULT:
    • PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS:
      • Test Name: ACTBRCA_Somatic
      • Relevant Biomarkers:
        • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants: Not detected.
        • Large Genomic Rearrangements: Not detected.
      • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
      • Block Number: F202400225
      • Tissue Origin: Ovary, right
      • Pathologic Diagnosis: Ovarian cancer
      • Tumor Percentage: 75%
      • NGS QC parameters:
        • Mean Depth & Target Base Coverage at 200x: 2818x & 97%
      • Analytic Interpretation: Single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (INDELs) ( =＜ 15 nucleotides), and Large genomic rearrangements (LGRs) of BRCA1/2
      • Analytical Sensitivity: Variants with coverage ＞= 15, variant read counts ＞= 10, allele frequency ＞= 5% were retained.
      • Methodology: NextSeq 550
        • Procedure(DNA): Extracted genomic DNA was amplified by using three pools of primer pairs targeting coding exons of analyzed genes. Amplicons were enriched and ligated with barcoded adaptors via the indexing PCR amplification with CleanPlex Indexed PCR Primers. Barcoded libraries were subsequently purified by using the CleanPlex Targeted Library Kit. Quality and quantity of amplified library were determined using the fragment analyzer and Qubit. Sequencing was performed on the NextSeq 550 sequencer using the High-output flow cell and the NextSeq 500/550 High Output Kit v2.5 (Illumina) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
      • Disclaimer:
        • This test was developed by ACT Genomics and its performing characteristics were determined by ACT Genomics.
        • This test result is to be used for clinical consultative purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a clinical guidance of your doctor or another qualified medical practitioner.
        • The detection of genomic alterations does not necessarily indicate pharmacologic effectiveness (or lack thereof) of any drug or treatment regimen; the detection of no genomic alteration does not necessarily indicate lack of pharmacologic effectiveness (or effectiveness) of any drug or treatment regimen.
        • Decisions on clinical care and treatment should be based on the independent medical judgment of the treating physician in accordance with the standard of care in a given community.
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    • Diagnosis:
      • Ovarian cancer
    • Specimen Type:
      • FFPE tissue
    • Specimen Number:
      • F202400225
    • Test Name:
      • ACTBRCA Hereditary Cancer Gene Test (Tissue)
    • Sequencing Instrument Name and Model:
      • NextSeq 550 System/SY-415-1002
    • Test Lab:
      • ACT Genomics Clinical Molecular Medicine Laboratory
    • Result (including gene name and variant):
      • Relevant Biomarkers:
        • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants: Not detected.
        • Large Genomic Rearrangements: Not detected.
    • Gene List:
      • BRCA1, BRCA2
• 2025-03-07 CT - chest
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
  • Massive left pleural effusion is found.
  • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
  • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Borderline heart size is found.
  • Subcapsular fluid accumulation at right hepatic space is found.
• 2025-02-26 Sonography - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • A 18# long catheter was inserted into left 5th ICS along mid-posterior scapular line. 500ml serosanguious fluid was drained and sent for routine, BCS, bacteria/TB/fungus cultures, TB-PCR and cell block.
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, moderate, left
    • Atelectasis, LLL
• 2025-02-24 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2025-02-24 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (106- 27) / 106 = 74.53%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Left pleural effusion
• 2025-02-02 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy.
  • Chronic sinusitis.
• 2025-02-02 Knee Lt
  • No evidence of bony fracture based on this study.
  • Diffuse subcutaneous edema.
• 2025-02-02 Foot Lt
  • No evidence of bony fracture based on this study.
  • Preservation of joint spaces.
• 2025-01-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-10 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Cannot rule out Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-10 CT - brain
  • The brain shows normal grey and white matter attenuation without evidence of focal lesion. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
  • The size of the lateral and third ventricles appears normal.
  • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal.
• 2024-12-31 PTCD revision
  • Catheter revision revealed:
    • Obstruction of the drainage catheter.
    • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2024-12-31 KUB
  • Degenerative joint disease of lumbar spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P posterior instrumentation of L5-S1 vertebrae.
  • S/P laminectomy of L5.
  • Ascites is noted.
• 2024-12-27 L-spine
  • Degenerative joint disease of lumbar spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P posterior instrumentation of L5-S1 vertebrae.
• 2024-12-27 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2024-12-27 CT - brain
  • The brain shows normal grey and white matter attenuation without evidence of focal lesion. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
  • The size of the lateral and third ventricles appears normal.
  • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal.
• 2024-12-27 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-12-03 Ascites Tapping
  • Course:
    • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echography-guided insertion: 2500 ml reddish orange color ascites were drained.
  • Findings:
    • Moderate to large amount ascites: post paracentesis
• 2024-12-02 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-11-25 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: CAD with DVD
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 2
    • In conclusion :
      • Left Main : patent
      • Left Anterior Descending : patent with TIMI-2 flow
      • Left Circumflex : post stenting for middle LCX without instent restenosis
      • Right Coronary : a 51% tubular stenosis at proximal RCA
  • Intervention Summary
    • In conclusion :
      • Two vessel CAD, post stenting for middle LCX without instent restenosis, and a 51% tubular stenosis at proximal RCA
      • Normal LV chamber size with preserved LV systolic function (LVEF 71%), no LV wall motion asynergy, no significant MR
  • Recommendation :
    • Keep on medical treatment.
• 2024-11-24 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-16 Ascites tapping
  • Indication: Ascites
  • Symptoms: Abdominal fullness
  • Course:
    • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echography-guided insertion: 700 ml reddish orange color ascites were drained.
  • Findings:
    • Moderate to large amount ascites: post paracentesis
• 2024-11-07 Ascites tapping
  • Course:
    • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion.
  • Findings:
    • 2000 ml reddish orange color ascites were drained.
• 2024-11-05 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • 6 cc red cloudy ascites — Malignancy
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The smears show lymphocytes, reactive mesothelial cells and many hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma. Clinical correlation and confirmatory biopsy is advised.
• 2024-11-04 ECG
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-11-04 KUB
  • A calcification at left pelvic cavity.
  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • Radiopaque spot(s) at left renal region r/o renal stone(s).
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-11-04 ECG
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-09-01 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy ? Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with small amount ascites.
    • A calcification (1.4cm) at S7 of liver.
    • Bil. tiny renal stones.
    • Left side IVC. Some LNs at retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity and inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • IMP:
    • In favor of peritoneal carcinomatosis with some ascites.
• 2024-09-01 KUB
  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
  • Stool retention in the bowel.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
• 2024-08-16 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • The Tl-201 stress myocardial perfusion SPECT performed after intravenous injection 48.2 mg of dipyridamole revealed mildly to moderately decreased perfusion of radioactivity to the lateral wall and mildly decreased perfusion of radioactivity to the anterior wall, inferolateral wall and posterior wall. The Tl-201 redistribution myocardial perfusion SPECT revealed reperfusion of radioactivity to the defects.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia at the lateral wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the anterior wall, inferolateral wall and posterior wall.
• 2024-08-15 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings:
    • Absence of CMAPs followed bilatral tibial nerve stimulations. Prolonged distal latencies, decreased amplitudes and slowed NCVs in other smapling CMAPs.
    • Decreased amplitudes and slowed NCVs in all sampling SNAPs.
    • Absence of F-wave peaks followed bilateral tibial nerve stimulations. Prolonged F-wave latencies followed other sampling nerve stimulations.
    • Prolonged H-reflex latenies followed bilateral tibial nerve stimulations.
  • Conclusion
    • This abnormal NCV study suggested mix-type sensorimotor polyneuropathy may superimposed polyradiculopathy.
• 2024-08-09 L-spine AP + Lat (including sacrum)
  • post-OP change from L5 to S1 with screw fracture at the right S1.
  • mild anterior spur formation at the L-spine
  • mild decreased disc space in the upper L-spine discs
• 2024-08-08 ECG 24hr
  • Sinus rhythm
  • Rare isolated apcs
  • A few isolated vpcs
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia
• 2024-08-08 CT - brain
  • Imp: Mild cortical brain atrophy.
• 2024-07-29 CTA - chest
  • Findings
    • lungs: extensive ground glass opacity with lobular sparing and scattered interlobular septal thickening in both lungs. several airspace nodules in RUL and RML.
    • Mediastinum and hila: s/p PTCA with stening in LCX coronary artery.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change.
    • Pleura: mild effusion.
    • Mild fatty liver and a small calcified granuloma in S7,14mm.
    • Tiny calculi in both kidneys and mild enlargement on Rt side. (s/p TAH and BSO)
    • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • Marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • Bilateral lung edema.
• 2024-07-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (152 - 51) / 152 = 66.45%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LA and LV, concentric LVH
    • Grade 2 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR and pulmonary hypertension
• 2024-07-01 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2024-06-25 Pelvis & Bilat. Hip Lat
  • Osteoarthritis change of both hip joints with joint space narrowing (more at superior aspect), subchondral sclerosis and marginal spur formation. Surgical implant fixation over L5-S1 spine.
• 2024-06-21 Peripheral Vascular Test - Artery, lower limbs
  • Report_2:
    • Atherosclerosis: Mild
    • Doppler: Normal R’t CFA, SFA,DFA,PA,PTA,DPA,ATA
    • Doppler: Normal L’t CFA, SFA,DFA,PA,PTA,DPA,ATA
  • Conclusions:
    • Calcified vessel with mild atherosclerosis at bil. infrapopliteal arteries
    • Right leg: patent right CFA, PFA, proximal to distal SFA and popliteal artery with mild vessel calcification; vessel calcification at right proximal to distal PTA, ATA and DPA with mild atherosclerosis, calcified and small vessel size of right plantar artery
    • Left leg: patent left CFA, PFA, proximal to distal SFA and popliteal artery with mild vessel calcification; vessel calcification at left proximal to distal PTA, ATA and DPA with mild atherosclerosis, calcified and small vessel size of left plantar artery
• 2024-06-06 KUB:
  • Focal small bowel ileus in left upper abdomen.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
  • Post-op at L-S spine.
  • Mild lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-06-03 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, right, oophorectomy —- High grade serous carcinoma; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIC, pT3cN0(if cM0) ; FIGO stage IIIC
    • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, bilateral, salpingectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Uterus, corpus, total hysterectomy —- Tumor invasion to posterior wall
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, omentectomy —- Metastatic carcinoma
    • Soft tissue, prevesical space, excision —- Metastatic carcinoma
    • Soft tissue, around left round ligament, excision —- Metastatic carcinoma
    • Soft tissue, CDS, excision —- Metastatic carcinoma
    • Lymph node, left pelvic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, right pelvic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, para-aortic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/3)
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply): Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
      
    • Specimen size:
      • F2024-00225:
        • right ovary: 8.5 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm, 74.3 g;
        • right tube: 5.5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter;
      • S2024-11256
        • left ovary: 2.2 x 1.8 x 0.5 cm;
        • left tube: 6.8 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter;
        • uterus: 10.5 x 6.0 x 6.0 cm; cervix: 4.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm; Endometrial cavity: 4.0 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm with a polyp, measuring 2.0 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm; Several leiomyomas, measuring up to 2.0 x 2.0 x 1.7 cm
        • omentum: 3 pieces, measuring up to 34.0 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm with metastatic tumors, measuring up to 3.5 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm.
      • Other:
        • tumor at prevesical space: 1.1 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm; tumor around left round ligament: multiple, measuring up to 1.6 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm; CDS tumor: multiple, measuring up to 1.6 x 1.0 x 0.7 cm.
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule ruptured
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Right ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Present (Right)
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Tumor Size
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 8.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 4.0 x 3.7 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • F2024-00225: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-2: for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1-6 (X1-2: with fallopian tube).
      • S2024-11256: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1: cervix; A2: endometrial cavity; A3: endometrial polyp; A4: leiomyoma; A5 and A9-10: posterior wall; A6-7: left ovary and fallopian tube; A8: right adnexal soft tissue; B: lymph node, left pelvic; C: lymph node, right pelvic; D: lymph node, para-aortic; E1-2: omentum; F: tumor at prevesicular space; G: tumor around left round ligament; H: CDS tumor.
        
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), WT-1(+), p53(abnormal expression +), Napsin A(-), and PR(focal +).
      
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors): not applicable
      
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not applicable
      
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Uterus: posterior wall
      • Bilateral adnexal soft tissue
      • Omentum
      • Other organs/tissue (specify): prevesical space, around left round ligament, CDS.
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable): Macroscopic (greater than 2 cm)
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: N2024-01997: Malignant (positive for malignancy)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Negative for metastasis: left pelvic: 0/4; right pelvic: 0/4; para-aortic: 0/3
    • Additional Pathologic Findings
      • Adenomyosis, endometrial polyp, and leiomyomas are seen.
• 2024-05-31 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • positive for malignancy;
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • 20 ml bloody
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Smears shows clusters of adenocarcinoma.
• 2024-05-28 MRI - brain
  • Impression: Sphenoid sinusitis.
• 2024-05-28 Brainstem auditory evoked potential, BAEP
  • Findings: Normal waveforms, amplitudes, peak latencies, interpeak intervals following click stimulaion to each ear.
  • Conclusion: This is a normal BAEP study.
• 2024-05-28 Neurosonography
  • Minimal atherosclerosis in bilateral CCA bifurcations.
  • Increased PI in left PCA, bilateral MCA and bilateral VA, indicating distal stenosis.
  • Adequate total VA flow volume (109 ml/min).
• 2024-05-27 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, prepyloric antrum, LC, biopsy — erosive gastritis with Helicobacter infection
• 2024-05-22 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-22 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue mass-like lesion in right adnexa, directly attached the uterus, 7.3 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Right ovarian malignancy is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes uterine myoma.
      • Please correlate with GYN. sonography and CA125.
    • There is a hyperdense lesion 1.5 cm in the dorsal aspect of right kidney calyx in non-enhanced CT.
      • Hematoma is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes urothelial cell carcinoma.
      • In addition, there are few tiny, calcified stones in bilateral kidney.
    • Fatty liver, grade 4, is noted. There is a calcification 1.5 cm in S7 of the liver that is c/w old granuloma.
    • There is tubular-like soft tissue lesion and surrounding fatty stranding in the subcutaneous fat layer of the midline upper pelvis.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Left side IVC is noted.
    • Spondylolisthesis of L5-S1 (Grade I-II) is noted.
      • Disk space narrowing and S/P posterior instrumentation fixation from L5 to S1.
  • Impression:
    • Right ovarian malignancy is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis includes uterine myoma.
    • Please correlate with GYN. sonography and CA125.
• 2024-05-16 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Post-op scar in lower abdominal wall, with prominent soft tissue density.
    • There are soft tissue tumors in the peritoneum, mainly in left lower, r/o carcinomatosis.
    • Soft tissue tumor, 9.2x4.2cm in right adnexa, r/o malignancy.
    • Small bilateral renal stones.
    • Generalized low density over liver parenchyma, suggesting fatty liver.
    • Dense calcification in S7 liver.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op scar in lower abdominal wall, with prominent soft tissue density. Suggest clinical correlation.
    • Peritoneal soft tissue tumors, r/o carcinomatosis.
    • Right adnexal tumor, r/o ovarian malignancy.
    • Fatty liver. Dense calcification in right lobe liver .
    • Small bilateral renal stones.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3c(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:_IIIC__(Stage_value)
• 2024-05-15 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Mass?? 61x41mm (no blood flow, Rt post wall)
• 2023-12-17 CT - chest
  • Fracture of right 7th and 8th ribs.
  • Grade 4 fatty liver. A calcification (1.3cm) at liver dome.
• 2023-10-03 ECG 24hr
  • Baseline was sinus rhythm
  • Rare isolated VPCs
  • One isolated APC
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-17 ~ 2025-01-24 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
    • Right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, with peritoneal carcinomatosis, pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV, status post debulking surgery on 2024/05/31
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Ascites S/P pig-tail drainage
    • End stage renal disease
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
  • CC
    • dizziness, abdominal pain and chest discomfort for 3 days    
  • Present illness history
    • The patient is a 55-year-old woman with a medical history CAD (1-V-D) /p PTCA with bare metal stenting of the middle left circumflex artery on 2023/10/03 and two-vessel coronary artery disease, post-stenting for middle left circumflex artery (LCX) without in-stent restenosis, and a 51% tubular stenosis at the proximal right coronary artery (RCA) on 2024/11/25 under Bokey 100 mg and Plavix 75 mg.
    • HCVD for over 10 years. DM for 10+ years with polyneuropathy since 2023. ESRD under hemodialysis (QW135) for over 10 years. In 2024-05, she was diagnosed with right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis. The tumor is classified as pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV. She underwent debulking surgery on 2024-05-31, but her condition is not suitable for chemotherapy. Therefore, the current consultation with the family medicine department adopts a hospice share care approach.
    • Image study with abdominal CT (2024/05/22) showed Post-op scar in lower abdominal wall, with prominent soft tissue density. Suggest clinical correlation. Peritoneal soft tissue tumors, r/o carcinomatosis. Right adnexal tumor, r/o ovarian malignancy. Ovary, right, oophorectomy (2024/06/03) proved high grade serous carcinoma; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIC, pT3cN0 (if cM0); FIGO stage IIIC. immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), WT-1(+), p53(abnormal expression +), Napsin A(-).
    • Repeat abdominal CT (2024/09/01) showed in favor of peritoneal carcinomatosis with some ascites. Cytology of ascites (2024/11/05) disclosed malignancy. Right pig-tail drainage of ascites was performed on 2024/12/06. Right pig-tail drainage revision was performed on 2024/12/31.
    • This time, She complained of dizziness, dyspnea, abdominal pain and chest discomfort for 3 days and general weakness, fatigue were also noted. She came to our ER on 2025/01/16. At arrival to ER, the EKG showed Accelerated junctional rhythem. The CXR revealed ground glass opacities in bil. lungs, R/O pneumonia. Laboratory showed Hb 7.9g/dl and blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was given, CRP 7.1, stool OB 1+. She was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, antibiotic with Cefuroxime 1500mg was given for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis suspected and ascites culture yielded Staphylococcus haemolyticus Growth: 2+. Fentanyl 2 patch was applied for pain control. Abdominal discomfort improved gradually and she was discharged on 2025/01/24 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.

• 2025-01-09 SOAP Cardiology Zhou XingHui

  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Coralan (ivabradine 5mg) 0.5# BIDCC 28D

• 2024-12-27 ~ 2025-01-04 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing

  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, antibiotic with Rocephine was given for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis or sepsis suspected. Right pig-tail of ascites 500ml /q8h was drainaged.
    • The ascites culture yielded Staphylococcus haemolyticus Growth:2+ /Staphylococcus haemolyticus Growth:2+ and oral antibiotic with Tetracycline 2# po qd was added.
    • Right pig-tail drainage revision was performed on 2024/12/31. Abdominal pain improved gradually and she was discharged on 2025/01/04 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Diphenidol SC 25mg 1# TID 7D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1.5# BID 7D
    • Saline (nicametate citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D
    • tetracycline 250mg 2# QD 7D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# Q12H 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (12.5ug/h, 1.25mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 7D

• 2024-11-24 ~ 2024-11-26 POMR Cardiology Zhou XingHui

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Angina pectoris
    • Coronary artery disease, two vessel disease, post stenting for middle left circumflex artery without instent restenosis, and a 51% tubular stenosis at proximal right coronary artery on 2024/11/25
    • Right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, with peritoneal carcinomatosis, pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV, status post debulking surgery on 2024/05/31
    • End stage renal disease under Hemodialysis QW135
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy under diet control
    • Hypertension
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Anemia in chronic kidney disease
  • CC
    • Experienced chest tightness, chest pain, and shortness of breath durinf exertion or emotional stress at home over the past four months.    
  • Present illness history
    • The patient is a 55-year-old woman with a medical history that includes coronary artery disease, specifically single vessel disease. She underwent PTCA with bare metal stenting of the middle left circumflex artery on 2023/10/03. She had hypertension and heart disease for over 10 years, but did not experience heart failure. Additionally, she had been living with type 2 diabetes mellitus for more than 10 years. Due to numbness in the limbs and nocturnal muscle twitching, she had visit a neurologist since 2023, diagnosed with polyneuropathy. She was also diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and has been receiving hemodialysis (QW135) for over 10 years.
    • In 2024-05, she was diagnosed with right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis. The tumor is classified as pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV. She underwent debulking surgery on 2024-05-31, but her condition is not suitable for chemotherapy. Therefore, the current consultation with the family medicine department adopts a hospice share care approach.
    • In the past year, the patient has experienced recurrent chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath, with episodes lasting for several minutes. The symptoms have worsened and become more frequent. As a result, the patient underwent coronary angiography (CAD) on 2023/02/06, and Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with bare metal stenting for middle left circumflex artery (p-LCx) was perfomred. After discharge, the patient continued regular follow-up in the outpatient clinic and was treated with dual antiplatelet therapy (DDAP) consisting of Bokey 100 mg and Plavix 75 mg. However, the patient continued to experience persistent chest pain with radiating to the back, which raised suspicion of in-stent restenosis in the Left circumflex coronary artery (LCX).
    • Therefore, on 2023/10/03, the patient was admitted for cardiac catheterization. The results showed that no instent restenosis within the LCX. On 2023/10/06, a 24-hour Holter EKG was performed, which showed no significant tachyarrhythmias, therefore, the patient continued to maintain medication therapy after discharge.
    • The patient reports that, starting four months ago, she had experienced recurrent chest tightness and chest pain which was triggered by emotional stress or physical activity. The pain was described as a pressure-like discomfort that radiates to the back, lasting about 30 minutes each time, and accompanied by dyspnea. However, the chest discomfort improves with rest.
    • The Tl-201 myocardial perfusion scan was performed on 2024/08/16, which revealed perfusion defect in the lateral and anterior walls, raising suspicion for in-stent restenosis (ISR) of the left anterior descending artery (LAD). Therefore, Under the impression of angina pectoris, the patient was admitted for coronary angiography (CAG).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During the hospitalization, cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2024/11/25, which showed two-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD), post-stenting for middle left circumflex artery (LCX) without in-stent restenosis, and a 51% tubular stenosis at the proximal right coronary artery (RCA). LV ventriculography revealed normal left ventricle (LV) chamber size with preserved LV systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction LVEF:71%), no left ventricular wall motion asynergy, and no significant mitral regurgitation (MR). Therefore, it is recommended to Keep on medical treatment.
    • After cardiac catheterization, we continued medical treatment with antiplatelet medication (Bokey 100mg). The right groin cath wound after cardiac catheterization healed well. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed. After above treatment, her clinical symptoms improved gradually. Her vital signs was stable, and there were no significant postoperative complications. However, she still complained of diffuse abdominal tenderness due to massive ascites. Asdcites tapping is suggested if the abdominal tenderness becoming intolerable. Under stationary condition, she was discharge on 2024/11/26 and will follow up with outpatient treatment.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# QD 7D

• 2024-07-01 ~ 2024-07-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao

• 2024-05-23 ~ 2024-06-09 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Shao ZhiXuan

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, pT3cN0M0, FIGO stage IIIC, status post debulking surgery (TAH + BSO + BPLND + PALNS + omentectomy) on 2024/05/31
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
    • Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
    • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy
    • Coronary artery disease, single vessel disease, status post stenting for middle left circumflex artery without instent restenosis
    • Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure with improved ejection fraction
  • CC
    • weakness, headaches, dizziness, cough with sputum production, sore throat, poor appetite, and didn’t eat for a week;
    • watery stool and vomited for four days.
    • severe pain over back, buttocks, bilateral cheek area, temporomandibular joints area, and right abdomen after a fell, for two days
  • Present illness history
    • A 55-year-old female has a medical history of hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease s/p stent, diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy, duodenal ulcer, hepatitis b carrier, end stage renal disease with hemodialysis, and sepsis, no history of allergy, travel, contact or cluster recently.
    • She had weakness, headaches, dizziness, cough with sputum production, sore throat, poor appetite, and didn’t eat for a week; watery stool and vomited for four days. Besides, she slipped in the bathroom and hit her sacrum and head in two days ago, then complained of severe pain which over back, buttocks, bilateral cheek area, temporomandibular joints area, and right abdomen. No fever or chills.
    • She was brough to out hospital, the temperature 35.5°C, the pulse 118 beats per minute, the blood pressure 128/59 mmHg, the respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, and the oxygen saturation 97%, E4V5M6, the physical examination showed pale conjunctiva, symmetrical breathing without coarse sounds, abdomen distension with right side tenderness, positive of Mcburney point ternder, no edema. A blood serum tests showed mild hyperglycemia, and elevated creactive protein. Brain computed tomography showed no intracranial hemorrhage. Abdomen computed tomography showed a soft tissue mass-like lesion in right adnexa, directly attached the uterus, 7.3 cm in size (the largest dimension) which suspected right ovarian malignancy; and a hyperdense lesion 1.5 cm in the dorsal aspect of right kidney calyx, nature?
    • Gynecology was consulted who suggested medical treatment, surgery was consider after stabilization. Pain-killer and brosym were given, she was hospitalized on 2024-05-23.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • In the general medicine ward, she received empirical antibiotic with brosym (2024/05/23 to 2024/05/27) for infection prevention, analgesic with acetaminophen for pain relief, mucolytic with actein for sputum production, prokinetic with mosapride plus promeran for nausea, antihistamine with vena for dizzy, and antidiarrheal of smecta for if diarrhea.
    • Previous regular outpatient clinic medications were continued, including rivotril, nicametate citrate, nebivolol, repaglinide, trajenta, and famotidine.
    • Nephrology was consulted to arrange the hemodialysis schedule; urology was consulted for suspected urothelial cell carcinoma, who suggested urine and cytology examinaiton; and neurology was consulted for dizzy, who suggested medical examination and prescribed nilasen plus diphenidol for her.
    • A brain magnetic resonance imaging showed sphenoid sinusitis; a carotid duplex showed minimal atherosclerosis in bilateral common carotid artery bifurcations; and a brainstem auditory evoked potentials showed normal result.
    • A panendoscopy showed reflux esophagitis, and a colonoscopy showed no definite mucosal lesion.
    • The blood culture was negative reuslt.
    • Gastrointestinal microscopic examination to rule out the possibility of malignant cancer.
    • After discussion with the gynecologist, the patient agreed to arrange tumor resection surgery (right ovarian tumor), and was transferred to the gynecology ward on 2024/05/30.
    • After transferred to gynecology ward, debulking surgery was performed smoothly on 2024/05/31. After the surgery, she received antibiotic with Cefazolin for infection prevention, labetalol for high blood pressure, tramadol and acetaminophen for pain control, bisacodyl for bowel movement.
    • The patient’s condition was stable, and we encourage her to take deep breath and ambulation. Besides, the Gynecologic Oncologic conference which was held today discussed about this case. Due to the high grade serous carcinoma (FIGO stage IIIC) of right ovary, and the immunohistochemical stains revealed CK7(+), PAX8(+), WT-1(+), p53(abnormal expression +), PR(focal +), the up coming therapy will be chemotherapy and the patient and her family were well informed about this.
    • Due to relative stable condition, the patient was able to discharged today (2024/06/09), and will arrange Dr Shao’s OPD follow-up on 2024/06/12 and Dr高’s OPD follow-up on 2024/06/14 and Dr劉’s OPD follow-up on 2024/06/17.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 2# TID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Lactul (lactulose 666mg/mL) 10mL PRNTID 4D

• 2023-10-01 ~ 2023-10-04 POMR Cardiology Zhou XingHui

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Coronary artery disease, single vessel disease, status post stenting for middle left circumflex artery without instent restenosis
    • Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure with improved ejection fraction
    • End stage renal disease
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
  • CC
    • Recurrent episodes of chest pain during H/D developed again in the recent 1+ month.
  • Present illness history
    • This 54 y/o female patient is a case of HTN and DM with diabetic nephropathy for more than 10 years.
    • ESRD develoepd and she received regular hemodialysis since 2021-12.
    • She had previous history of angina pectoris and single-vessel CAD s/p PTCA with BMS implantationf or LCX in 2023-02. After PCI, she felt much improvement of angina symptoms. However, recurrent episodes of chest pain during H/D developed again in the recent 1+ month. She mentioned that the chest pain would radiate to back, but not asosciated with diaphoresis. Besides, intradialysis hypotension was also noticed.
    • The Tl-201 myocardial perfusion scan was then arranged on 2023-08-24, which showed mild to moderate myocardial ischemia at the lateral wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the anterior wall and posterior wall.
    • Under the impression of angina pectoris, suspected LCX instent restenosis, she was admitted for scheduled CAG and PTCA prn.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, patient was arranged for CAG on 2023/10/02 after well explained the indication, risk and benefit of cardiac catheterization. Coronary angiography was done via the right CFA, which showed single-vessel CAD, s/p stenting for middle LCX without instent restenosis. LV ventriculography showed normal LV chamber size with adequate LV systolic function, LVEF 60%, no LV wall motion asynergy, no significant MR. Medical treatment is recommended.
    • After the procedure, the patient denied any chest discomfortable or exertional dyspnea after cardiac catheterization. The right CFA cath wound healed well. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed. Due to single-vessel CAD, s/p stenting for middle LCX without instent restenosis, we kept on current medication treatment for her. 24 hours holter was arranged on 2023/10/03 for recurrent chest pain during hemodialysis and tachyarrythmia induced chest pain cannot be excluded.
    • By above treatment, her clinical symptoms improved gradually. Under stable hemodynamic status, she was discharged on 2023/10/04 and outpatient follow-up was arranged.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Mycomb Cream (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI 7D

• 2023-07-18 ~ 2023-07-22 POMR Infectious Disease

• 2023-05-04 ~ 2023-05-20 POMR Infectious Disease

• 2023-02-05 ~ 2023-02-10 POMR Cardiology Zhou XingHui

• 2022-05-16 ~ 2022-05-25 POMR Nephrology Guo KeLin

• 2021-12-29 ~ 2022-01-19 POMR Nephrology Guo KeLin

• 2021-11-10 ~ 2021-11-23 POMR Nephrology Guo KeLin

[consultation]

• 2025-05-06 Nephrology

  • A: We will arrange hemodialysis QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000 IU QW if Hgb <11.

• 2025-04-16 Nephrology

• 2025-03-17 Nephrology

• 2025-02-24 Nephrology

  • Q
    • dyspnea, chest tigthnes.
    • legs edema.
    • hx: Right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, with peritoneal carcinomatosis, pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV, status post debulking surgery on 2024/05/31
    • ESRD, HD on w135.
  • A
    • We will arrange hemodialysis QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000 IU QW if Hgb <11.

• 2025-02-05 Nephrology

  • Q
    • For H/D QW135
    • This 55-year-old womna, a patient of Right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, with peritoneal carcinomatosis, pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV, status post debulking surgery on 2024/05/31.
    • She was admitted due to fall down on 2024/12/27 at 03:00 AM. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • We will arrange hemodialysis QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000 IU QW if Hgb <11.

• ….-..-..

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-20
  • Surgery
    • Port-A insertion, R’t after R’t cephalic vein exploration        
  • Finding
    • We explore and identify the R’t cephaic vein & use cutdown method to insert the 7 Fr cathter into it. We also use intra-operative EKG to check its position. 
• 2024-05-31
  • Surgery
    • Artery repair with 4-0 pledgeted suture x2
  • Finding
    • Intra-operative finding: brisk bleeding appeared to be coming from para-aortic area after LN dissection, seems branch injury, and the defect was temp. controlled by clamps.
    • After mobilize both ends of the stump, primarily repaired with 4-0 pledgeted prolene sutures x 2. Hemostasis achieved.
• 2024-05-31
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Right ovarian malignancy with left peritoneal + cul-de sac + omental carcinomatosis, at least stage IIIC
        • Frozen section: right ovarian tumor – carcinoma
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, C-section scar that tense contact with bladder
      • A 3cm tumor over left prevesical region; EM polyp was seen
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 3x2cm , grossly normal
      • ROV: 10x6 cm , capsule not intact, papillary tumor grow out from surface and invasion to posterior uterine wall and right pelvic side wall, r/o pre-operative rupture(+)
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: tumor around right pelvic side wall
    • Ascites: bloody, about 100 ml, washing cytology was done
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: enlarged(+, left pelvic LNs), indurated(-)
    • Bilateral paraaortic lymph node dissection: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: multiple hard, variable sized papillary nodules (5~20 mm in diameter), r/o omental metastasis
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: miliary tumor seeding(-)
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • Several papillary tumor tissues were noted at left round ligament area, prevesical area and cul-de-sac and left pelvic side wall near sigmoid colon, r/o carcinomatosis
    • Other: brisk bleeding appeared to be coming from para-aortic area after LN dissection, seems branch injury. We controlled the bleeding by clamping and table consulted CVS surgeon for artery repair.
  • Optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Optimal cytoreduction: R1 - macroscopic residual disease ≤1 cm at completion of surgery
    • Estimated blood loss: 900ml
    • Blood transfusion: s/p LPRBC 2 u
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion agent: nil
    • 15 J-vac x1 at left cul-de sac  
• 2023-05-09
  • Surgery
    • Deep debridement + fasciectomy + primary closure
  • Finding
    • Diabetic foot ulcer with abscess and necrotizing fasciitis is found about 2 x 5 cm in size over the left big toe.
• 2022-06-30
  • Surgery
    • Preemptive PTA balloon angioplasty
  • Finding
    • elevated venous pressure, difficult to stop bleeding
    • cubito-basilic stenosis, mild recurrent juxta-cephalic vein stenosis
• 2022-06-14
  • Surgery
    • remove right neck perm-cath
  • Finding
    • S/p left R/C AV fistula, functioning as dialysis access
• 2022-04-20
  • Surgery
    • BAM balloon-assisted maturation (PTA), transradial approach
    • Intraopertive sonography
  • Finding
    • S/P left radiocephalic AV fistula, immature
• 2022-01-13
  • Surgery
    • Long-term hemodialysis catheter implantation via right IJV
    • Left radiocephalic AV fistula creation
    • Intraoperative sonography
  • Finding
    • Sonographic localization of right IJV
    • C-arm fluoroscopic confirmation of catheter tip
    • Fair cephalic vein, yet small radial artery, S/P AV fistula. thrill(+)
• 2021-12-03
  • Surgery
    • 00 IVI Elyea - ou    
  • Finding
    • retinal edema - ou  

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-09 - paclitaxel 210mg 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-17 - paclitaxel 210mg 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-20 - paclitaxel 210mg 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-27 - paclitaxel 175mg 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 75mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-06 - paclitaxel 175mg 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 75mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-06-03

This is a 56-year-old woman with:

• Right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV), status post optimal debulking surgery on 2024-05-31, with documented peritoneal carcinomatosis and malignant ascites. She is undergoing palliative chemotherapy with Paclitaxel/Carboplatin, completed up to Cycle 5 on 2025-05-09. BRCA1/2 somatic mutations not detected (NGS 2025-03-20).
• Multiple systemic comorbidities, including CAD (post-LCX stent 2023-10-03, 51% RCA stenosis), hypertensive heart disease, ESRD on regular hemodialysis (QW135), type 2 DM, hypothyroidism (diagnosed 2025-04-23), and documented heart failure with episodic decompensation.
• Frequent admissions for dyspnea, pleural effusions, fluid overload, and anemia, most recently on 2025-06-02 for orthopnea, elevated CRP (13.1 mg/dL), and ProBNP (17543.9 pg/mL) with bilateral effusions and basal atelectasis on CXR (2025-06-02) and sonography (2025-06-03).
• Pleural fluid characteristics are transudative or borderline (TP 3.7 g/dL, LDH 113 U/L on 2025-05-06; cell count: 56% lymphocyte), consistent with CHF/ESRD-related rather than malignant etiology.
• Anemia (Hb nadir 6.3 g/dL on 2025-05-16) likely multifactorial: ESRD, chronic inflammation (CRP repeatedly elevated), and possible iron sequestration. Transfusions performed as needed.
• Currently on an extensive regimen for oncologic symptom control and cardiovascular support, including “Brand Name (generic name)” formulations such as Painkyl (fentanyl), Coralan (ivabradine), Diovan (valsartan), Trajenta (linagliptin), Eltroxin (levothyroxine), Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide), and others.

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Problem 1. Volume overload with bilateral pleural effusions and heart failure

• Objective
  • CXR on 2025-06-02: bilateral pleural effusions, subsegmental atelectasis, Port-A in situ.
  • Chest sonography on 2025-06-03: bilateral effusions (R > L), LLL and RLL collapse, suggested conservative management with H/D and fluid restriction.
  • NT-proBNP 17543.9 pg/mL (2025-06-02), CRP 13.1 mg/dL (2025-06-02), WBC 12110 with neutrophil 76.7%.
  • HCO3 25.1 mmol/L, PCO2 36.7 mmHg, pH 7.452 (2025-06-02): compatible with compensated metabolic alkalosis, possibly due to diuretics or dialysis shifts.
  • Pleural fluid (2025-05-06): WBC 14/μL with 56% lymphocytes, LDH 113 U/L, protein 3.7 g/dL → borderline transudate.
• Assessment
  • Findings suggest a combination of ESRD-related volume overload and chronic heart failure, with recurrent pleural effusions (more prominent on R side recently) and partial lower lobe collapse.
  • Recent effusions are likely multifactorial: fluid retention (ESRD), hypoalbuminemia, and reduced oncotic pressure, with possible CHF decompensation. Absence of malignant cells and predominance of lymphocytes reduce the likelihood of direct malignant pleuritis.
  • Clinical improvement with hemodialysis supports the diagnosis of volume overload as a main contributor.
• Recommendation
  • Continue regular hemodialysis QW135 and reinforce fluid restriction (<1 L/day if tolerated).
  • Reassess weight trend and dry weight status.
  • Follow-up chest imaging (e.g., CXR post-HD) and consider repeat thoracentesis only if respiratory distress worsens or radiographic re-expansion is needed.
  • Monitor for potential infection despite absence of documented pathogen so far; keep ceftriaxone temporarily if fever recurs.

Problem 2. Anemia (multifactorial, ESRD + inflammation + possible GI loss)

• Objective
  • Hb nadir 6.3 g/dL on 2025-05-16, recovered to 7.4 g/dL post PRBC transfusion x2.
  • RDW-CV elevated (up to 17.6% on 2025-04-16), MCV normocytic (93–96 fL range), ferritin 1073 ng/mL (2025-04-17), iron 36 μg/dL, TIBC 97 μg/dL (2025-04-16).
  • CRP repeatedly elevated (4.3–13.1 mg/dL), ESR 90 mm/hr on 2025-04-11.
  • Stool OB 4+ with RBC 3–5/HPF on 2025-04-18; no hematemesis or overt GI bleeding reported.
• Assessment
  • Normocytic, hypoproliferative anemia likely related to anemia of chronic disease (inflammation), ESRD, and functional iron deficiency.
  • GI loss cannot be ruled out due to positive stool OB, although no overt bleeding symptoms or endoscopic confirmation available.
  • Iron profile with high ferritin but low serum iron/TIBC consistent with anemia of inflammation, not classic IDA.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain hemoglobin >7 g/dL threshold for transfusion unless symptomatic.
  • Resume EPO (erythropoietin) 5000 IU QW if not yet reinitiated per nephrology (as per 2025-06-02 consult).
  • Recheck stool OB if clinical suspicion remains; consider GI evaluation if anemia worsens or overt bleeding suspected.
  • Avoid iron supplementation at this time unless absolute iron deficiency is documented.

Problem 3. Advanced right ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis (FIGO IV, BRCA-wildtype)

• Objective
  • Debulking surgery on 2024-05-31 with histology confirming pT3cN0M1 high-grade serous carcinoma.
  • Peritoneal cytology and recurrent ascites positive for malignancy (cytology 2024-11-05).
  • Completed C1–C5 Paclitaxel 210mg + Carboplatin AUC3 every 3–4 weeks; latest on 2025-05-09.
  • BRCA1/2 NGS (2025-03-20): no pathogenic mutations detected.
  • CT (2025-05-13): peritoneal carcinomatosis, metastatic LN at right cardiophrenic angle, pleural effusion.
  • CA125 persistently elevated (601.8 U/mL on 2025-04-24).
• Assessment
  • Disease remains stable-to-progressive, without major new organ invasion, but with persistent malignant ascites and lymphatic spread.
  • No evidence of somatic BRCA mutation limits PARP inhibitor eligibility unless other HRD testing indicates sensitivity.
  • Current regimen remains guideline-concordant for non-BRCA, platinum-sensitive advanced ovarian cancer.
  • Tolerability appears acceptable despite comorbidities and renal dysfunction; however, cytopenias and performance status are ongoing concerns.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Paclitaxel/Carboplatin if ECOG PS remains ≤2 and hematologic profile allows.
  • Consider adding weekly Paclitaxel (dose-dense) or switching to liposomal doxorubicin in the future if resistance suspected.
  • If patient becomes platinum-refractory, consider enrollment in clinical trial or non-platinum palliative regimens.
  • Continue symptom-directed palliative support, nutrition, and psychosocial care.

Problem 4. Electrolyte imbalance and uremia in ESRD (not posted)

• Objective
  • Potassium 5.9 mmol/L on 2025-06-02 (pre-HD), corrected to 3.6 mmol/L by 2025-06-02 17:32.
  • BUN/Cr: 81/6.84 mg/dL on 2025-06-02 with eGFR 6.63 mL/min/1.73m².
  • HCO3 25.1 mmol/L, PCO2 36.7 mmHg (2025-06-02): mild compensated acidosis.
  • Moderate to severe uremic profile with multiple admissions for uremic symptoms (fatigue, dyspnea, fluid overload).
• Assessment
  • Renal function remains severely impaired with episodic hyperkalemia and volume overload.
  • Correction of K+ post-HD confirms effectiveness of current regimen.
  • Hemodialysis appears effective but may need intensification during decompensated states.
• Recommendation
  • Continue QW135 dialysis schedule, consider short-term intensification during hospitalization (e.g., daily HD for 2–3 days).
  • Reinforce K+ restriction, monitor closely for dietary noncompliance.
  • Maintain sodium <2g/day and fluid intake restriction per dialysis plan.

Problem 5. Diabetes mellitus with adequate short-term glycemic control

• Objective
  • Fasting glucose: 112–159 mg/dL from 2025-06-02 to 2025-06-03.
  • HbA1c 5.3% on 2025-04-11.
  • Receiving Trajenta (linagliptin) 5mg QD, no insulin or sulfonylurea.
• Assessment
  • Glucose levels remain within acceptable range under linagliptin monotherapy.
  • HbA1c may be falsely low due to chronic anemia, frequent transfusions.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Trajenta (linagliptin) 5mg QD.
  • Continue routine glucose monitoring 1–2×/day; target 100–160 mg/dL.
  • No change needed unless glucose excursions increase or steroid use initiated.

2025-05-08

[Key Insights / Summary]

The patient is a 56-year-old woman with advanced right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis (pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV), status post debulking surgery on 2024-05-31, receiving palliative chemotherapy with paclitaxel/carboplatin (C1-C4 completed). She also has significant comorbidities including coronary artery disease (post-PTCA for middle LCX in 2023 with persistent RCA stenosis), hypertensive heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis (QW135), hypothyroidism, and chronic anemia.

She was admitted on 2025-05-06 for intermittent chest tightness and abdominal bloating with bilateral pleural effusions (transudative) and worsening anemia. The current course is complicated by chronic dyspnea, moderate hypoxia (SpO₂ 95-100%), and chronic metabolic derangements. The most recent CXR (2025-05-05) showed bilateral pleural effusion and ground glass opacities. Pleural tapping confirmed transudate (pleural TP 3.7 g/dL, LDH 113 U/L) (2025-05-06).

Hematology is notable for persistent anemia (Hgb 7.4 g/dL on 2025-05-06) and chronic renal impairment (Cr 4.11 mg/dL, eGFR 11.97 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-05-05). Blood gases revealed chronic compensated hypercapnia (PCO₂ 55.6 mmHg, HCO₃ 31.1 mmol/L) (2025-05-06). She remains on extensive supportive medications including “Coralan (ivabradine)”, “Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate)”, “Diovan (valsartan)”, and “Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (fentanyl)” for heart failure and pain control.

[Problem-Oriented Deliberation]

Problem 1. Bilateral pleural effusion with dyspnea and hypoxia

• Objective
  • CXR (2025-05-05) showed bilateral pleural effusions with ground glass opacities.
  • Thoracentesis (2025-05-06) revealed pale yellow, slightly turbid transudate with WBC 14/μL, TP 3.7 g/dL, LDH 113 U/L, and no infectious features.
  • Blood gas (2025-05-06) demonstrated compensated respiratory acidosis: pH 7.366, PCO₂ 55.6 mmHg, HCO₃ 31.1 mmol/L, O₂ saturation 72.8%.
  • Persistent dyspnea and chest discomfort were reported (progress note 2025-05-07).
• Assessment
  • The pleural effusion is likely multifactorial: volume overload from ESRD, hypoalbuminemia (Alb <1.5 g/dL in pleural fluid), and possibly malignant contribution given her cancer status, though Light’s criteria support transudate.
  • The chronic compensated hypercapnia aligns with her ESRD status and pleural disease.
  • No signs of acute infection were found in pleural fluid or clinically.
• Recommendation
  • Continue ultrafiltration optimization during HD to manage volume overload; consider increasing UF target cautiously.
  • Repeat chest sonography within 1-2 weeks to monitor re-accumulation of pleural fluid.
  • Encourage upright mobilization and incentive spirometry for pulmonary hygiene.
  • If pleural effusion rapidly recurs, consider oncological evaluation for possible malignant component.

Problem 2. Chronic anemia in ESRD with ongoing chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Hgb dropped to 7.4 g/dL (2025-05-06), consistent with prior values: 6.6-7.7 g/dL over recent weeks.
  • Iron profile (2025-04-16): Ferritin 1073.0 ng/mL, low serum iron (36 μg/dL), TIBC 97 μg/dL.
  • Reticulocyte count 1.69% (2025-04-16), ESR 78 mm/hr.
  • She should be on epoetin (EPO 5000 IU QW as per nephrology consultation 2025-05-06) and having had prior transfusions.
• Assessment
  • The anemia is multifactorial: chronic disease (malignancy), ESRD-related erythropoietin deficiency, and possible chemotherapy suppression.
  • Iron stores are replete (high ferritin), suggesting functional iron deficiency or anemia of inflammation rather than true iron deficiency.
  • The relatively stable trend suggests no acute GI bleeding (OB 4+ on 2025-04-18 may need follow-up).
• Recommendation
  • Continue EPO 5000 IU QW; monitor Hb weekly and transfuse PRN if Hgb <7.0 g/dL or symptomatic.
  • Avoid iron supplementation unless evidence of true iron deficiency emerges (e.g., TSAT <20% with low ferritin).
  • Consider GI reassessment (repeat stool OB or endoscopy) if new anemia exacerbation occurs.

Problem 3. Chronic heart disease with intermittent chest discomfort

• Objective
  • ECG (2025-05-06): Normal sinus rhythm, low voltage QRS, nonspecific T wave abnormality.
  • Troponin I fluctuated: 9.8 pg/mL (2025-05-05), 7.7 pg/mL (2025-05-06), no dynamic elevation.
  • NT-proBNP was 20269.6 pg/mL (2025-03-17), indicating chronic cardiac strain.
  • BP readings remain hypertensive (range 146-167/69-81 mmHg from 2025-05-06 to 2025-05-08).
  • Medications include “Coralan (ivabradine)”, “Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate)”, “Diovan (valsartan)”.
• Assessment
  • The chest discomfort is most likely chronic angina/heart failure-related, with no current evidence of acute coronary syndrome (stable troponin, unchanged ECG).
  • Volume overload may contribute to chronic cardiac strain and symptoms.
  • Current BP remains high despite treatment, suggesting room for antihypertensive optimization.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current anti-anginal and BP regimen; titrate “Diovan (valsartan)” or consider adding a diuretic if BP remains elevated after volume optimization.
  • Repeat echocardiography if chest symptoms persist or worsen to reassess cardiac function.
  • Maintain regular ECG and troponin monitoring during admissions to catch evolving cardiac events early.

Problem 4. End-stage renal disease with metabolic derangements

• Objective
  • Creatinine 4.11 mg/dL, eGFR 11.97 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-05), chronic stable.
  • Electrolytes: Na 136 mmol/L, K 3.4 mmol/L (2025-05-05); no acute derangements.
  • Blood gas: persistent compensated respiratory acidosis (PCO₂ 55.6 mmHg, HCO₃ 31.1 mmol/L) (2025-05-06).
• Assessment
  • ESRD-related metabolic derangements are well-controlled at present, though volume overload is ongoing.
  • Acid-base status is stable and compensatory, no urgent intervention required.
• Recommendation
  • Continue hemodialysis QW135 with a focus on volume and acid-base balance.
  • Monitor potassium levels closely post-HD; adjust binders/dialysate K concentration as needed.
  • Regular monitoring of calcium/phosphate/PTH axis should continue as per CKD-MBD protocol.

Problem 5. Constipation and gastrointestinal symptoms

• Objective
  • Patient reported constipation >3 days with abdominal bloating (progress note 2025-05-07).
  • GI medications: “Mosapin (mosapride)”, “Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane)”, “Sennoside”, and “EVAC ST” added for bowel evacuation.
• Assessment
  • Likely opioid-induced constipation compounded by decreased motility from chronic disease and immobility.
  • Early intervention with laxatives was appropriate.
• Recommendation
  • Continue “Sennoside” HS and repeat “EVAC ST” if no bowel movement within 24-48h.
  • Monitor for abdominal symptoms (pain, distension) and reassess need for imaging if severe or persistent.

2025-02-25

[Patient Summary]

The patient is a 55-year-old woman with a complex medical history including right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis (pT3cN0M1, FIGO stage IV, s/p debulking surgery on 2024-05-31), ESRD on hemodialysis, hypertensive heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, CAD (post-PTCA and stenting for middle LCX in 2023, with two-vessel disease diagnosed in 2024), and chronic anemia.

She was admitted on 2025-02-24 due to dyspnea, chest discomfort, and bilateral lower extremity edema for two days.

• CXR (2025-02-24) showed cardiomegaly, bilateral hilar engorgement, interstitial lung markings, and left pleural effusion.
  
• 2D Echocardiography (2025-02-24) revealed preserved LV systolic function (LVEF 74%), trivial MR and TR, and left pleural effusion.
  
• NT-proBNP (2025-02-24) was elevated at 23807.6 pg/mL, suggestive of volume overload.
  
• Renal function showed severe worsening with creatinine 7.71 mg/dL and eGFR 5.79 mL/min/1.73m².
  
• CRP (2025-02-24) was markedly elevated at 17.1 mg/dL, suggesting an inflammatory/infectious process.
  
• Worsening anemia (Hgb 7.3 g/dL) and thrombocytosis (PLT 514 x10³/uL) were noted.
  
• Oxygen saturation fluctuated but remained stable (SpO₂ 96-100%).

She is receiving Sintrix (ceftriaxone) 2000 mg IV daily for suspected left lung pneumonia and oxygen therapy. Chest ultrasound is scheduled for 2025-02-26 for possible drainage evaluation.

Overall Priorities

• Manage pleural effusion and pneumonia → Confirm need for pleural drainage (chest ultrasound 2025-02-26).
  
• Correct volume overload → Adjust dialysis ultrafiltration volume.
  
• Manage anemia → EPO administration and consider transfusion if needed.
  
• Palliative approach for ovarian carcinoma → Focus on symptom relief and quality of life.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Left pleural effusion with suspected pneumonia

• Objective
  • CXR (2025-02-24): Left pleural effusion, increased bilateral hilar markings, interstitial lung changes.
    
  • Echocardiography (2025-02-24): Preserved LV systolic function (LVEF 74%), trivial MR/TR, left pleural effusion.
    
  • CRP (2025-02-24): 17.1 mg/dL, indicating ongoing inflammation or infection.
    
  • WBC (2025-02-24): 9.09 x10³/uL, with neutrophil predominance (67.4%), suggestive of an infectious process.
    
  • Oxygen saturation (2025-02-24 to 2025-02-25): Ranged from 96-100% on oxygen therapy.
    
  • Treatment: Started on Sintrix (ceftriaxone) 2000 mg IV daily since 2025-02-24.
• Assessment
  • The presence of left pleural effusion, high CRP, and neutrophil predominance suggests pneumonia with possible parapneumonic effusion.
    
  • Volume overload may contribute to pleural effusion, given her ESRD status.
    
  • Sintrix (ceftriaxone) is an appropriate empiric choice but should be re-evaluated based on culture results if available.
• Recommendation
  • Chest ultrasound (2025-02-26) should assess the need for pleural tapping to differentiate infectious vs. transudative effusion.
    
  • Monitor oxygenation closely; escalate to HFNC or NIV if needed.
    
  • Continue empiric Sintrix (ceftriaxone); adjust based on cultures if available.

Problem 2. Volume overload due to ESRD on hemodialysis (QW135)

• Objective
  • CXR (2025-02-24): Cardiomegaly, bilateral hilar engorgement, interstitial lung markings.
    
  • NT-proBNP (2025-02-24): 23807.6 pg/mL, highly suggestive of volume overload.
    
  • Creatinine (2025-02-24): 7.71 mg/dL, with eGFR 5.79 mL/min/1.73m², confirming severe ESRD.
    
  • Peripheral edema progression noted on 2025-02-25.
    
  • Nephrology consultation (2025-02-24): Recommended regular HD QW135 and EPO 5000 IU if Hgb <11.
• Assessment
  • The patient is in significant volume overload, evidenced by high NT-proBNP, pleural effusion, and peripheral edema.
    
  • Despite being on QW135 hemodialysis, current fluid management may be inadequate.
    
  • Volume overload is a contributing factor to pleural effusion and dyspnea.
• Recommendation
  • Increase dialysis ultrafiltration volume during next session.
    
  • Consider additional dialysis session if fluid overload persists.
    
  • Monitor electrolyte shifts (K, Na) closely post-HD.
    
  • Ensure proper anemia management with EPO and iron supplementation as needed.

Problem 3. Worsening anemia with thrombocytosis

• Objective
  • Hgb (2025-02-24): 7.3 g/dL, lower than 8.1 g/dL on 2025-02-12, indicating progression.
    
  • PLT (2025-02-24): 514 x10³/uL, significantly increased from 365 x10³/uL on 2025-02-12.
    
  • Mild normocytic normochromic anemia (MCV 96.3 fL, MCHC 31.1 g/dL).
    
  • ESR (2025-02-12): 94 mm/hr, suggesting chronic inflammation.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial (chronic disease, ESRD, malignancy, chemotherapy-related).
    
  • Thrombocytosis is likely reactive (infection/inflammation-driven) rather than clonal.
    
  • Anemia progression suggests need for transfusion if symptomatic.
• Recommendation
  • Administer EPO 5000 IU weekly per nephrology recommendations if Hgb <11 g/dL.
    
  • Monitor for GI bleeding (stool OB, iron studies).
    
  • Consider transfusion if symptomatic or Hgb <7.0 g/dL.

Problem 4. Advanced right ovarian carcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis

• Objective
  • Histology (2024-06-03): Right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, pT3cN0M1, FIGO IV.
    
  • Cytology (2024-11-05): Malignant ascites.
    
  • Chemotherapy: C1 Taxol (paclitaxel) + Carboplatin on 2025-02-06.
    
  • Recurrent ascites requiring pig-tail drainage on 2024-12-06 and 2024-12-31.
• Assessment
  • Disease is metastatic with limited systemic therapy options due to performance status and ESRD.
    
  • Pleural effusion may be secondary to carcinomatosis vs. volume overload.
    
  • Palliative approach with symptom control remains primary goal.
• Recommendation
  • Evaluate chemotherapy tolerance post-C1.
    
  • Consider interval imaging (CT) to assess response.
    
  • Optimize palliative care for symptom control (pain, dyspnea).

2024-12-03

Key Clinical Issues:

• Renal Function:
  • Creatinine: 7.10 mg/dL on 2024-12-01.
  • eGFR: 6.37 mL/min/1.73m² indicates advanced chronic kidney disease (Stage 5 CKD).
  • BUN: 39 mg/dL is elevated, suggesting compromised renal clearance.
  • Plan: Continue supportive care for CKD and evaluate for dialysis initiation if not already in place. Monitor fluid status and potassium levels closely.
• Glycemic Control:
  • Blood glucose levels remain elevated (272 mg/dL on 2024-12-01).
  • HbA1c of 7.8% (2024-11-25) indicates suboptimal glycemic control.
  • Suggest adjustment of insulin therapy (e.g., optimize Insulin Actrapid (Regular insulin) dosing schedule) and dietary consultation for better glucose management.
• Infection and Antibiotic Coverage:
  • Urine culture and blood culture pending analysis for infection sources.
  • Current antibiotics:
    • Ceftriaxone (Sintrix) 1 gm IV daily for possible Gram-negative coverage.
    • Epoetin beta (Recormon): Anemia management.
  • Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) sensitive to oxacillin, vancomycin, and other antibiotics based on susceptibility report.
  • Consider de-escalation or specific MSSA-targeted therapy if the infection is confirmed to be Staphylococcus-related.
• Oncology:
  • History of high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma with carcinomatosis (Stage IIIC).
  • Cytology confirms peritoneal metastasis. Optimal cytoreduction surgery already achieved.
  • Suggest continued oncologic management, including chemotherapy review, monitoring tumor markers (e.g., CA-125), and follow-up imaging.
• Cardiac Status:
  • Chronic CAD with two-vessel disease and a stented LCX without restenosis.
  • ECG (2024-12-02) shows normal sinus rhythm with nonspecific T wave abnormalities.
  • Troponin I: Mildly elevated (6.1 pg/mL), likely chronic given no acute ischemic symptoms.
  • Plan:
    • Continue antianginal therapy, including Aspirin (Bokey) and possibly a statin.
    • Monitor cardiac function with periodic echocardiography.
• Hematology:
  • Hemoglobin: 9.5 g/dL, consistent with anemia of chronic disease (likely multifactorial: renal, malignancy-related).
  • Platelets: Normal range (360 x10³/uL).
  • Continue epoetin beta therapy and consider iron supplementation if iron deficiency is present.
• Nutrition and Albumin Levels:
  • Albumin: 3.3 g/dL indicates borderline hypoalbuminemia, suggestive of malnutrition or inflammation.
  • Plan: Provide nutritional support and manage underlying conditions contributing to catabolism.
• Pain Management:
  • Fentanyl patches and Morphine for pain control. Ensure adequate dosing and monitor for side effects (e.g., respiratory depression).
• Electrolyte Management:
  • Sodium: 134 mmol/L suggests mild hyponatremia.
  • Potassium: 3.8 mmol/L is within normal limits.
  • Maintain close electrolyte monitoring in CKD.

Management Recommendations:

• Renal Replacement Therapy:
  • Evaluate suitability for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis initiation due to Stage 5 CKD.
• Infection Control:
  • Continue broad-spectrum antibiotics until culture results are finalized.
  • Adjust therapy based on sensitivity patterns (e.g., oxacillin for MSSA).
• Glycemic Control:
  • Optimize insulin regimen and implement stricter glucose monitoring protocols.
• Cardiac Care:
  • Monitor troponin trends and consider stress testing if symptoms of ischemia arise.
  • Maintain aspirin and consider adding a beta-blocker if needed.
• Cancer Management:
  • Monitor CA-125 and other markers for recurrence or progression.
• Nutritional and Supportive Care:
  • Consider nutritional supplementation and address any micronutrient deficiencies.
  • Promote a protein-rich diet to support healing and immune function.
• Hematologic Monitoring:
  • Adjust erythropoietin therapy as needed.
  • Investigate iron studies and manage anemia-related symptoms.
• Pain Control and Palliative Care:
  • Titrate opioid dosages for optimal pain relief while minimizing side effects.

[Patient-Specific Oncology Management Recommendations]

Diagnosis and Staging

• Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary with peritoneal carcinomatosis, AJCC 8th Edition Stage IIIC (pT3cN0M0).

• Surgical Outcome:

  • Optimal debulking surgery was achieved on 2024-05-31, with macroscopic residual disease ≤1 cm.
  • Comprehensive surgical procedures included:
    • Total hysterectomy.
    • Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
    • Bilateral pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection.
    • Infracolic omentectomy.
  • Residual disease localized to the peritoneum and left pelvic side wall near the sigmoid colon.

Post-Surgical Considerations

• Post-operative findings suggest the need for systemic therapy given:
  • Advanced stage (IIIC).
  • Residual peritoneal disease.

[Adjuvant Therapy Options]

Chemotherapy

• First-Line Therapy:
  • Paclitaxel + Carboplatin (Every 3 Weeks):
    • Administered every 21 days for 6–8 cycles.
  • Consider dose reduction for tolerability due to CKD (Stage 5), with renal function closely monitored.

Maintenance Therapy

• PARP Inhibitors:
  • Given high-grade serous carcinoma, consider niraparib or olaparib for maintenance therapy after response to chemotherapy.
  • Conduct BRCA mutation and HRD testing to determine eligibility for olaparib or combination maintenance regimens.
• Bevacizumab (Avastin):
  • Add bevacizumab during the chemotherapy cycles if there are significant ascites or concerns about peritoneal disease progression.
  • Continue bevacizumab as maintenance for post-chemotherapy.

Surveillance and Monitoring

• CA-125 Levels:
  • Monitor serial CA-125 levels to evaluate response to therapy and detect early recurrence.
  • Last CA-125 (2024-07-02): 94.5 U/mL - elevated but should be trended post-treatment.
• Imaging:
  • Schedule follow-up CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis every 3–6 months to assess for residual or recurrent disease.

Additional Considerations

• Symptom Management:
  • Address pain with continued Fentanyl patches and Morphine.
  • Monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., ascites-related discomfort) and consider paracentesis if needed.
• Palliative Care Integration:
  • Due to peritoneal carcinomatosis and advanced stage, coordinate with palliative care for symptom management and emotional support.
• CKD Management During Chemotherapy:
  • Adjust chemotherapy dosing to reduce nephrotoxicity risk.
  • Monitor renal function and electrolytes closely during treatment.
• Future Recurrence Management:
  • Evaluate for second-line treatments (e.g., liposomal doxorubicin or topotecan) if there is disease progression or recurrence within 6 months.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-06-02 KUB
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Compression fracture of L1 vertebral body S/P vertebroplasty
  • Osteoporotic compression fracture of L5 and L2 are suspected.
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion
• 2025-06-02 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2025-05-15 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in cavo-atrial junction
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated cardiac chamber and prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad/sitting position
  • Osteoporotic compression fracture of many vertebral bodies prior VP in L1
  • bibasilar subsegmental atelectasis
  • old fracture of many Lt ribs
• 2025-04-09 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis and gastric erosions, antrum
• 2025-01-02 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 129mL
• 2024-12-19 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUS-P
  • CC: AUR admission on foley for one months
  • Diagnosis: prostatic 11.6cc
  • Findings
    • Prostate
      • Size of prostate: 3.4 (T) cm x 1.7 (L) cm x 3.7 (AP) cm = 11.6 cc
      • Size of adenoma: 1.8 (T) cm x 1.3 (L) cm x 2.8 (AP) cm = 3.4 cc
    • Seminal vesicles
      • Symmetricity:
        • Size: L’t 2.3 x 0.4 cm
          • Vas deferens: Normal
          • Cyst: No
          • Abscess: No
          • Tumor: No
        • Size: R’t 2.8 x 0.3 cm
          • Vas deferens: Normal
          • Cyst: No
          • Abscess: No
          • Tumor: No
• 2024-11-21 CT
  • Consolidations in bilateral lower lungs.
  • There are lymph nodes in the medastinum, suggest follow up study.
    
  • Calcifications of thoracoabdominal aorta.
  • Air retention in the urinary bladder.
• 2024-11-05 CT
  • Prominent fecal materials retention in the rectosigmoid colon.
  • Calcifications of abdominal aorta and iliac arteries.
  • Bronchiectasis in right lower lung with tree-in-bud infiltrates.
  • Consolidation in RLL, suggest furthers study.
  • Thoracolumbar spondylosis and scoliosis.
• 2024-11-05 KUB
  • Compression fracture of L1 S/P vertebroplasty.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-and L-spine with convex to right side
  • Wedge deformity of T11 and L2 vertebral body is noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-11-05 CXR
  • Fracture of left 6th rib.
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-09-19 MRI - L-spine
  • Findings:
    • Acute compression fracture of T11 vertebra.
    • Mild old compression fracture of T12 vertebra.
    • Severe comopression fracture of L1 vertebra S/P vertebroplasty.
    • Mild old compression fracture of L2.
    • Spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1, grade I.
• 2024-08-21 T-spine AP + Lat
  • Post percutaneous vertebroplasty of the visible lumbar or thoracic spine at L1.
  • Presence of thoracic-lumbar spinal kyphosis.
  • Presence of anterior wedge deformity or body collapse of the thoracic or lumbar spine due to compression fracture(s).
• 2024-08-21 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • Degenerative change of the thoracic and lumbar spine with spurs formation and narrowed intervertebral disc spaces.
  • Post percutaneous vertebroplasty of the visible lumbar or thoracic spine at L1.
  • Presence of anterior wedge deformity or body collapse of the thoracic or lumbar spine due to compression fracture, mild, at L2.
• 2024-05-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 21) / 108 = 80.56%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 81
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with trivial AR; trivial MR.
• 2024-04-01 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • normal motor DLs, CMAP amplitudes and NCVs of bil. median, ulnar, peroneal and tibial n.
    • normal sensory DLs, lower SNAP amplitudes and normal NCVs of bil. sural n.
    • the F-wave latencies of bil. median, ulnar, peroneal and tibial n. were normal
    • the H-reflex study of bil. tibial n. were normal
  • Conclusion:
    • bil. sural n. lesions, mild
• 2023-11-28 MRI - L-spine
  • Findings
    • Wedge deformity, fracture line, T1-hypointensity and mottled T2-hyperintensity involving T11 vertebral body, indicating recent compression insults.
    • Collapse of L1 vertebral body, s/p VP.
    • General bulging disc, hypertrophic yellow ligaments and enlarged facets causing mild spinal canal stenosis and bilateral mild neuroforaminal narrowing at L3-4-5.
    • No intramedullary lesion.
    • Scoliosis of L-spine.
  • IMP:
    • Recent compression fracture at T11 vertebral body. S/P VP at collapsed L1 vertebral body. Mild lumbar spondylosis.
• 2023-05-26 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • suspected small airway obstruction, with response bronchodilator
• 2023-05-17 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • prolonged motor DLs on right median n. with lower CMAP amplitudes and slowed NCVs. Lower CMAP amplitudes were also noted on left peroneal and bil. tibial n.
    • no sensory response on left sural n. Prolonged sensory DLs on right sural n. with lower SNAP amplitudes and slowed NCVs.
    • the F-wave latencies of bil. median, ulnar, peroneal and tibial n. were normal.
    • the H-reflex study of bil. tibial n. were normal
  • Conclusion:
    • right median, peroneal, tibial and sural neuropathies, may compatible with sensori-motor polyneuropathies, mild.
• 2023-03-03 Water’s View
  • Well pneumatized and well aerated all visualized sinuses.
• 2021-12-27 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • prolonged motor DLs on bil. median and right ulnar n. with normal CMAP amplitudes, slowed NCVs of right median n. Conduction slowing of bil. ulnar n. at elbow.
    • prolonged sensory DLs on bil. median and ulnar n. with normal SNAP amplitudes and slowed NCVs.
    • the F-wave latencies of bil. median, ulnar, peroneal and tibial n. were normal.
    • the H-reflex study of bil. tibial n. were normal.
  • Conclusion:
    • bil. median lesions at distal region, and bil. ulnar n. lesion at elbow.
• 2021-12-20 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — multiple myeloma.
  • Section shows 1 piece(s) of bone marrow with 50-60% cellularity and a predominant plasmacytoid subpopulation.
  • IHC stains: CD138: 60% (of the nucleated cells); Kappa and lambda light chains: a predominant kappa sub-population. IgG (+).
• 2021-03-03 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • The bronchodilator test is negative.
  • There is absent of obstructive and restrictive lung defect.
• 2020-11-17 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Intestine, large, cecum, 75 cm from anal verge, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
    
  • Microscopically, it shows tubular adenoma composed of a proliferation of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.
• 2020-12-08 Bone densitometry - hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Hip, BMD is 0.610 gms/cm2, about 2.1 SD below the peak bone mass (72%) and 0.1 SD above the mean of age-matched people (101%).
  • IMP:
    • osteopenia
• 2020-12-02 MRI - L-spine
  • Findings
    • mild scoliosis of the L-spine; and mild spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 with subluxation of the bilateral L5-S1 facet joints.
    • decreased SI on T2WI in the L-spine disc spaces
    • subacute compression fracture in the L1 vertebral body; and chronic benign compression fracture in the L2 vertebral body.
      
    • degenerative change in the L-spine facet joints.
• 2019-10-08 Flow-Volume Curve
  • Normal spirometry
  • without response to bronchodilator
  • variable upper airway obstruction

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-08 ~ 2025-04-11 POMR Chest Medicine Huang YiZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation and secondary infection
    • Pneumonia in bilateral lower lobes
    • Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
    • Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage with anemia
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • Hyponatremia
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
    • Other insomnia
  • CC
    • Fever on and off with productive cough and SOB for 2 days.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 81-year-old man had
      • multiple myeloma not having achieved remission,
      • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
      • insomnia with regular follow up at OPD.
    • This time, he was sufferen from fever on and off with productive cough and dyspnea for 2 days. Much sputum and poor cough function were noted. He denied he had chest pain, abdomen pain, diarrhea or skin lesion. He brought our ER for aid.
    • At ER, his vital sign showed BP:172/79 mmHg; HR:114/min; BT:35’C; RR:24/min; consciousness clear, and SpO2:95%. The physical examination showed shallow and rapid pattern of respiratory, wheezing breathing sound.
    • The laboratory examination showed leukocytosis, hyponatremia, and elevation CRP. The CXR showed cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta, and engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
    • Under impression of pneumonia with acute respiratory failure, he was admitted for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empirical anitbiotic with Brosym (2025/03/08-03/11) wa prescribed for infecion control.
    • Antitussive and mucolytic aegnts were also use for symptoms releif Steroid with Medason 40 mg q8h plus bronchodilator with Atrovent plus Plumicort were also added for bronchosapsm.
    • Antibiotic was change to Tapimycin (2025/03/11-03/26) plus Amikin INHL (2025/03/12-03/19) fro combine infection control.
    • All kinds of culture were check for pathogen finding. After medication treatment, his respiratory pattern much smoothly, so we taper steroid and bronchodilator dosage.
    • NG coffee ground with NG OB 3+ was noted on 2025/03/11, NPO and IV form PPI were give.
    • The follow up lab data showed anemia (Hb: 8.4 -> 5.9), blood trnasfusion with LPRBC 2 units x 3 days on 2025/03/12-03/14, PPI and IVF were supportment for symptoms relief, then shight to oral Gaster, we suggest PSE for highly suspect GI bleeding evaluation, they refuse, they want to keep medication treatment and close monitor about all conditions. Then we try feeding D5W since 2025/03/14, O2 flow also taper down to N/C use.
    • Abdominal pain was noted and KUB showed ileus, so keep NPO, then feeding gradually. We close monitor about his digestion conditions and general conditions. Re-start feeding on elemental diet, After confirming that the digestive function is good, slowly increase the amount of tube irrigation and slowly stop eating enough calories. Beside, we also consultation with Rehabilitation Physician for Swallowing assessment and training, the answer and suggest about correct electroly imbalance first. If the clinical stable become stable, please contact with Rehabilitation Physician. They would arrange further PT, ST programs.
    • Because of low grade fever, cough with thick sputum after aspiration episode, Cravit 750mg IVD QD (2025/03/31-04/07) was added again for infection control.
    • Sputum culture was also f/u (mixed normal flora Growth: 3+ on 2025/04/05).
    • In addition, poor inhaler skill noted with Anoro and Spiolto + aero-chamber was used for COPD control. He can tolerate it well under caregiver’s assistant. On 2025/04/07, we change anitbiotic from Cravit to Curam 1# PO TID (2025/04/07-04/11), and B/T with LPRBC 2U for Hb: 8.9g/dL noted on 2025/04/07 was conducted.
    • We also added PPI 40mg IVD Q12H (04/07-04/10) for tarry stool noted on 2025/04/06. Upper GI endoscopy (painless) for tarry stool survey was thus arranged. The results later showed (1) reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal) and (2) superficial gastritis and gastric erosions, antrum on 2025/04/09, thus we changed IV from PPI to Takepron 1# PO QDAC on 2025/04/10.
    • Finally, after several days of treatments and observation, there were no fever or respiratory distress noted. Also, less cough or other URI symptoms were recorded. No tarry/bloody stool or coffee ground were noted anymore, too. Due to relative stable clinical condition, the patient was allowed discharged home on 2025/04/11, and Chest OPD follow up would be arranged on 2025/04/17.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ8H 6D if BT > 38’C or pain
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 6D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 6D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 6D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# TID 6D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# PRNQ12H 6D if SBP > 160mmHg
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 6D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 6D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 6D
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC 6D
• 2024-10-18 ~ 2024-10-29 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
    • Relapsed myeloma from multiple myeloma,IgG type, ISS II, S/P C/T with complete response followed by autoPBSCT on 2015/01/14
    • Insomnia
    • Influenza type A
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • For fever, and mild cough with white sputum noted on 2024/10/17.
  • Present illness history
    • This 81-year-old male patient, denied of hypertension, diabetes mullitus or heart disease. He sufferred from intermittent fever, upto 40’C, for about one week so he had been our INF ward for help. Normocytic Anemia was accidently noted so he was referred to our ONCO OPD. He also complained about easy fatige, headache, dizziness, nausea and insomia. He denid tarry stool, poor nutrition and body weight loss. There were several study was done in OPD and showed elevated IgG 6020.
    • Multiple myeloma cannot be rule out.He received bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.Pathology on 2013-9-23 showed Myeloma, section shows one piece of bone marrow with 30% to 40 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. there is increase in plasmacytoid cell up to 20% of the cnucleated cells. IHC stain shows few CD3 positive T cell many CD20 positive B cells with a predomint kappa light chain population and few lambda light chain population. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
    • Melphalan plus Prednisolone was given for 4 days on 2013-09-24. Then, was given Thalidomide 2 # po HS from 2013-10-17. Beside, He received Zometa from 2013-10-01 and 2014-01-09 for back pain control.
    • Bortezomib was given from 2013-12-05 to 2014-03-27 total 16 cycles.
    • The PBSC harvest was performed on 2014-12-02 to 2014-12-03, 2014-12-29 ~ 2014-12-31
    • Autologous PBSCT on 2015/01/14. The patient has regular follow-up at our Oncology OPD for years and Xgeva was administered Q1M.
    • Followed up laboratory test revealed PROGRESSIVE elevated IgG level (2733mg/dl). Bone marrow was done on 2022/01, report showed multiple myeloma. IHC stains: CD138: 60% (of the nucleated cells); Kappa and lambda light chains: a predominant kappa sub-population. IgG (+).
    • DRd regiemen x19 were done on 2022/02/09 to 2023/01/31, (Revlimid 25mg/tab 1tab QD since 2022/02/09). The port-a implement on 2022/02/8.
    • According to his describe, the patient suffered from fever noted on 2024/10/17, mild cough with white sputum noted for two weeks, fatigue, weakness, appetite change, and dyspnea on exertion for one week, and couldn’t standing up for 2-3 days, he denied having weight loss, so he was brought to our ER for help.
    • At ER, the vital signs: BT 39.4’C; HR 104bpm; RR 26bpm; BP 145/65mmHg; SpO2 90%, conscious: E4V5M6. The lab of electrolyte showed hyponatremia (Na: 126mmol/L), CRP level was rise to 10.3mg/dL, and Influenza A Ag: postive, so empiritic antibiotin with Cravit, and Rapiacta 300mg st by self-paid treatment.
    • Followed-up chest x-ray revealed opacification of Rt lower lung suggesing of pleural effusion and CARDIOMEGALY.
    • Under the impression of 1) Relapsed myeloma from multiple myeloma,IgG type,ISS II. 2) influenza type A. 3) hyponatremia, so he is admitted for future management.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, CXR showed pneumonia over RLL and antibiotic with Tapimycin was given for pneumonia and influenza type A control.
    • The Gram’s stain of sputum showed Epithilial cell / LPF >25, Neutrophil / LPF >25, G(+) Cocci 2+, GPB 2+ and sputum culture revealed mixed normal flora Growth: 3+.
    • Intravenous KCL was added for hypokalemia. Follow-up CXR shwoed pneumonia at RLL mild regression. NG & foley were removed on 2024/10/29. No more fever was noted and he was discharged on 2024/10/29 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if BT > 38’C
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Apolin (hydralazine 25mg) 2# PRNQ6H 7D if SBP > 170mmHg
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# PRNHS 7D if no stool passage for 2 days
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
• 2024-09-13, 2024-06-21, 2024-03-29, 2024-01-09, 2023-10-17, 2023-07-25, 2023-05-09, 2023-02-14, 2022-11-22, 2022-08-30 SOAP Neurology Liu ZhiYang
  • S
    • Limbs numb, extension to ankle region
    • Phx: multiple myeloma
  • O
    • diffuse hypo-reflexia
    • no obvious focal weakness
    • not cold extremities
  • Prescription x3
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-02-07 ~ 2022-02-11 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
    • Relapsed myeloma from multiple myeloma,IgG type,ISS II, S/P C/T with complete response followed by autoPBSCT on 2015/01/14
    • Port-A implantation on 2022/02/07
    • Insomnia, unspecified
  • CC
    • for daratumumab treatment
  • Present illness
    • This 78-year-old male patient, denied of hypertension, diabetes mullitus or heart disease. He sufferred from intermittent fever, upto 40’C, so he had been our INF ward for help. Normocytic Anemia was accidently noted so he was referred to our ONCO OPD. He also complained about easy fatige, headache, dizziness, nausea and insomia. He denid tarry stool, poor nutrition and body weight loss. There were several study was done in OPD and showed elevated IgG:6020. Multiple myeloma cannot be rule out.
    • He received bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.Pathology on 2013-09-23 showed Myeloma, section shows one piece of bone marrow with 30% to 40 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. there is increase in plasmacytoid cell up to 20% of the cnucleated cells. IHC stain shows few CD3 positive T cell many CD20 positive B cells with a predomint kappa light chain population and few lambda light chain population. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
    • Melphalan plus Prednisolone was given for 4 days on 2013-09-24. Then, was given Thalidomide 2 # po HS from 2013-10-17. Beside, He received Zometa from 2013-10-01 and 2014-01-09 for back pain control.
    • Bortezomib was given from 2013-12-05 to 2014-03-27 total 16 cycles.
    • The PBSC harvest was performed on 2014-12-02 ~ 2014-12-03, 2014-12-29 ~ 2014-12-31
    • Autologous PBSCT on 2015/01/14
    • According to patient’s statement, he had regular follow-up at our Oncology OPD for years and Xgeva was administered Q1M.
    • Followed up laboratory test revealed PROGRESSIVE elevated IgG level (2733mg/dl).
    • Bone marrow was done on 2022/01, report showed multiple myeloma. IHC stains: CD138: 60% (of the nucleated cells); Kappa and lambda light chains: a predominant kappa sub-population. IgG (+)
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, GS was consulted for port-a implement on 2022/02/08.
    • DRd regiemen was done on 2022/02/09.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2022/02/11 and OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Revlimid (lenalidomide 25mg) 1# QD 14D (2022-02-09 ~ 2022-03-01, 21 days)
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNBID 5D
• 2017-02-10 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma, without mention of remission [C90.00]
    • Reflux esophagitis [K21.0]
    • Unspecified gastritis and gastroduodenitis, without mention of hemorrhage [K29.70]
    • Other and unspecified diseases of the oral soft tissues [K13.70]
  • Prescription x2
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 28D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2023-01-31 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-03 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-06 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-08 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-13 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-30 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-02 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-07-19 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-07-05 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-05-10 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-04-26 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-03-29 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-03-22 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-03-15 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-03-08 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-03-01 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-02-22 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-02-15 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-02-09 - daratumumab 900mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Anxokast (montelukast 10mg) PO + Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) PO + NS 250mL

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2025-06-03

This is an 82-year-old male with relapsed IgG-type multiple myeloma, ISS stage II, status post autologous PBSCT on 2015-01-14, with prior treatment history including thalidomide, bortezomib, daratumumab-based immunochemotherapy (DRd 2022-02 to 2023-01), and continued oral agents (lenalidomide until 2023-02, thalidomide until 2024-10). He also received bone protection with Xgeva (denosumab 120mg Q1M) until 2022-07, later replaced by Prolia (denosumab 60mg SC) from 2023-09.

Recent labs show progressively rising IgG (6230 mg/dL on 2025-05-16 → 728.98 mg/L FKLC on 2024-12-31 with κ/λ ratio >100), persistent anemia (Hb 7.6 g/dL on 2025-06-02), hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, and low-normal calcium. Functional status declined (ECOG PS 4 on 2025-06-03), with tube dependency and chronic comorbidities including COPD, GERD, insomnia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The patient was admitted on 2025-06-02 for further evaluation and chemotherapy preparation. Imaging confirms advanced spinal involvement (multiple vertebral compression fractures including L1, T11, L2 with spondylosis), and chronic pulmonary and cardiac structural changes. Current concerns center on disease progression, symptomatic anemia, electrolyte imbalance, and performance status affecting treatment feasibility.

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Problem 1. Relapsed multiple myeloma (IgG type, ISS II)

• Objective
  • Evidence of biochemical relapse:
    • IgG rose from 4399 mg/dL (2025-02-07) to 6230 mg/dL (2025-05-16).
    • Free light chain κ 2538.00 mg/L and κ/λ ratio 381.08 on 2025-05-23, further increasing to κ 728.98 mg/L, λ <6.1 mg/L on 2024-12-31.
  • Historical treatment:
    • DRd (daratumumab/lenalidomide/dexamethasone) x19 cycles from 2022-02-09 to 2023-01-31.
    • Oral thalidomide resumed from 2024-04 to 2024-10.
  • Bone marrow scheduled for 2025-06-03 per plan.
• Assessment
  • Relapsed IgG-κ myeloma, serologic progression despite prolonged prior DRd and maintenance thalidomide.
  • Patient previously responded (CR post-autoPBSCT on 2015-01-14), but has since developed progressive disease per NCCN 2025 criteria.
  • Current PS is 4 (2025-06-03), which may limit aggressive cytotoxic regimens or re-treatment with IMiDs/proteasome inhibitors.
• Recommendation
  • Await bone marrow pathology and cytogenetic/FISH analysis for risk stratification (e.g., del17p, t(4;14)).
  • Consider low-toxicity options:
    • single-agent dexamethasone or oral cyclophosphamide if frailty persists.
    • reconsider anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody only if PS improves.
  • Multidisciplinary decision based on frailty, organ function, and hematologic recovery.

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Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective
  • Hb persistently low: 7.6 g/dL on 2025-06-02, previously 8.0–10.5 g/dL from 2025-03 to 2025-05.
  • No overt bleeding; stool OB was positive in March 2025 with known prior GI erosions (EGD 2025-04-09: superficial gastritis and reflux esophagitis).
  • Multiple PRBC transfusions in 2025-03 ~ 04 (e.g., LPRBC x2 units on 2025-04-07).
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial: marrow infiltration (myeloma), GI-related chronic blood loss, nutritional status, and chemotherapy effects.
  • Absence of leukopenia/thrombocytopenia suggests preserved marrow reserve.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat CBC trending; consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent if transfusion-dependent.
  • Iron panel, B12/folate may help rule out additional causes.
  • Repeat GI workup if anemia worsens or new bleeding signs emerge.

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Problem 3. Hyponatremia and borderline hypokalemia

• Objective
  • Na persistently low: 124 mmol/L on 2025-06-02; had been 122–130 mmol/L from 2025-03 to 2025-05.
  • K mildly low (3.5 mmol/L on 2025-06-02); dropped to 2.5 mmol/L on 2025-03-25.
  • Albumin low at 2.9 g/dL; possible dilutional component or malnutrition.
• Assessment
  • Likely chronic hyponatremia due to multifactorial causes:
    • low solute intake, volume status, possible SIADH from malignancy.
  • Mild chronic hypokalemia could be GI loss (e.g., gastritis) or poor intake.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain Na >125 mmol/L before chemotherapy.
  • Slow correction if needed using oral salt or hypertonic saline if symptomatic.
  • Monitor K trend; replete orally if <3.5 mmol/L.
  • Monitor daily weight, fluid balance.

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Problem 4. Poor performance status and frailty (not posted)

• Objective
  • ECOG PS 4 on 2025-06-03; PS 3 on 2025-06-02.
  • Functionally dependent with NG and Foley in place; cachectic appearance.
  • Vital signs relatively stable, SpO2 93–96% room air.
• Assessment
  • Decline likely due to progressive myeloma, chronic respiratory insufficiency (COPD), anemia, and deconditioning.
  • Tube dependency limits oral nutrition and medication options.
• Recommendation
  • Initiate nutritional consult and calorie-protein assessment.
  • Evaluate swallowing with rehab team before escalating oral intake.
  • Palliative care input may guide goal-of-care alignment if further decline.

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Problem 5. COPD and chronic pulmonary changes (not posted)

• Objective
  • History of COPD with previous admissions for AECOPD/pneumonia (2025-03-08 to 2025-04-11).
  • CXR (2025-06-02): cardiomegaly, atherosclerosis, spinal deformity.
  • Current SpO2 93–96% room air, no rales/wheezes.
• Assessment
  • COPD moderately controlled with inhaled therapy (Anoro Ellipta used QD).
  • Risk of future exacerbation remains high with advanced age, malnutrition, immobility.
• Recommendation
  • Continue long-acting bronchodilator.
  • Encourage pulmonary hygiene, deep breathing.
  • Consider repeat CXR or PFTs only if clinically indicated.

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[A few additional integrative and anticipatory comments may help guide further management]

1. Therapeutic Decision-Making in the Context of Frailty and Disease Biology

Consideration:

• This patient’s relapsed IgG-κ myeloma, initially well-controlled post-autoPBSCT, now shows biochemical progression with marked monoclonal spike (IgG 6230 mg/dL on 2025-05-16) and free κ/λ imbalance (κ 2538 mg/L, ratio 381.08 on 2025-05-23).
• His functional reserve is very poor (ECOG PS 4), compounded by severe anemia, malnutrition (albumin 2.9 g/dL on 2025-06-02), and tube dependence. This makes full-dose systemic chemotherapy potentially intolerable, even if marrow confirms clonal expansion.
• If cytogenetics from the upcoming bone marrow on 2025-06-03 confirm high-risk features (e.g., del(17p), t(4;14)), prognosis will be guarded. Even without those, the clinical frailty index would suggest survival-limiting comorbidity regardless of anti-myeloma response.

Implication:

• Consider moving toward palliative-intent low-dose treatment, such as weekly dexamethasone or low-dose cyclophosphamide ± prednisone.
• If patient/family prioritize quality of life, active disease surveillance with supportive care only may be acceptable.
• Engage in goals-of-care conversation early, ideally before finalizing systemic re-treatment.

2. Prognostic Indicators and Expected Course

Consideration:

• The trend of IgG doubling (e.g., 2633 → 6230 mg/dL over 5 months) and deteriorating blood counts (Hb to 7.6 g/dL, increasing RDW to 19.1% on 2025-06-02) despite ongoing denosumab (Prolia) indicates aggressive clonal rebound.
• His nutritional status is likely worsening, compounded by oral intake limitation and low Na (124 mmol/L). Electrolyte derangements and hypoalbuminemia may further predispose to complications (e.g., aspiration, arrhythmia, frailty fractures).
• Imaging shows severe skeletal involvement (multiple vertebral compression fractures at L1, T11, L2), suggesting advanced bone disease even in the absence of acute pain.

Implication:

• Prognosis is months at best without meaningful improvement in performance status.
• Consider hospice eligibility assessment if no meaningful systemic therapy is tolerable.

3. Functional Rehabilitation and End-of-Life Care Planning (not posted)

• Though rehabilitation consults have been attempted previously, ongoing PS 4 and NG tube dependency raise concern for irreversible decline.
• Urgent considerations:
  • Advance care planning (ACP), including DNR discussions.
  • Whether the patient and family desire further hospitalization vs home-based palliative services.
  • Transition to comfort-focused measures if marrow confirms aggressive disease and treatment is declined or contraindicated.

4. Medication Optimization and Supportive Management (not posted)

• Polypharmacy risk is high given:
  • Inhaled medications (Anoro Ellipta).
  • Multiple GI agents (Takepron, Urief, Wecoli, etc.).
  • Ongoing symptomatic treatments (acetylcysteine, dextromethorphan).
• Avoid agents without clear benefit:
  • e.g., bethanechol or sennoside may be withheld if NG/elemental feeding continues.
  • Consider simplifying regimen to what’s essential (e.g., analgesics, anxiolytics, bronchodilators).

2024-10-18

[assessing thalidomide risks and managing complications in myeloma]

Based on the updated lab results for this patient with multiple myeloma (post-autoPBSCT in 2015 and currently on thalidomide):

• Elevated D-dimer (9087 ng/mL):
  • Suggests possible VTE. Recommend CTPA or Doppler ultrasound and consider anticoagulation if confirmed.
• Mild Respiratory Alkalosis:
  • May be due to PE, pain, or anxiety. Monitor respiratory status, consider supplemental oxygen, and imaging as needed.
• Cardiac Biomarkers (NT-proBNP, hs-Troponin I):
  • Elevated levels suggest cardiac stress or heart failure. Recommend cardiology review, echocardiography, and possible medication adjustment.
• Elevated CRP (10.3 mg/dL):
  • Indicates systemic inflammation. Screen for infection and assess myeloma activity markers.

General Management:

• Thrombosis/PE: Rule out and treat if needed.
• Cardiac Evaluation: Further imaging and monitoring.
• Infection: Active monitoring due to immunocompromised status.
• Thalidomide Therapy Review: Evaluate risks related to thrombotic and cardiac complications.

[Multifaceted Approach to Optimizing Care for the Multiple Myeloma Patient]

Based on the updated laboratory results and the clinical background of this patient with multiple myeloma who underwent autoPBSCT in 2015 and is recently managed with thalidomide, here are the findings, concerns, and management suggestions:

• Elevated D-dimer (9087 ng/mL [FEU])
  • Interpretation:
    • The D-dimer level is significantly elevated, indicating increased fibrin degradation, which may suggest active clot formation and breakdown in the body.
    • This could be due to venous thromboembolism (VTE), which is a known risk for multiple myeloma patients, especially when treated with thalidomide, an immunomodulatory drug associated with increased thrombotic risk.
  • Suggestions:
    • Urgent Imaging: Consider performing a CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) or Doppler ultrasound of the extremities to rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
    • Anticoagulation Therapy: If confirmed, initiate anticoagulation therapy, balancing the risk of bleeding.
    • Thromboprophylaxis: Review and optimize thromboprophylaxis, considering the high thrombotic risk with thalidomide.
• Blood Gas Analysis: Mild Respiratory Alkalosis
  • Findings:
    • pH: 7.494 (elevated, indicating alkalosis)
    • PCO2: 25.2 mmHg (low, consistent with respiratory alkalosis)
    • HCO3: 19.0 mmol/L (slightly decreased, compensatory response)
    • O2 Saturation: 93.5% (slightly low)
  • Interpretation:
    • The blood gas results show a mild respiratory alkalosis, which may indicate hyperventilation. This could be secondary to pulmonary embolism (consistent with elevated D-dimer), anxiety, pain, or another stressor.
    • The mildly reduced oxygen saturation (93.5%) could indicate impaired oxygenation, which might also be consistent with a PE.
  • Suggestions:
    • Monitor Respiratory Status: Continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and respiratory rate is crucial.
    • Supplemental Oxygen: Administer supplemental oxygen as needed to maintain target saturations above 94%.
    • Further Diagnostic Workup: Given the risk of PE in this patient population, correlate with clinical symptoms such as dyspnea or chest pain and consider imaging (e.g., CTPA).
• Cardiac Biomarkers: Elevated NT-proBNP (2115.2 pg/mL) and hs-Troponin I (70.7 pg/mL)
  • Interpretation:
    • Elevated NT-proBNP suggests increased cardiac stress or heart failure, which may be a complication associated with multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, or cardiac involvement from treatment side effects (e.g., thalidomide).
    • Elevated hs-Troponin I indicates myocardial injury or stress. This could be related to heart failure, ischemia, or a stress response, possibly secondary to pulmonary embolism or other cardiovascular events.
  • Suggestions:
    • Cardiology Consultation: A cardiology review is advised to assess for potential heart failure or ischemic events, considering the elevated biomarkers and the patient’s history.
    • Echocardiography: Perform an echocardiogram to evaluate left ventricular function, assess for signs of cardiac amyloidosis, and determine if there is any myocardial strain or dysfunction.
    • Manage Fluid Balance and Cardiac Function: Adjust diuretics or initiate other heart failure medications if indicated, based on clinical and echocardiographic findings.
• Elevated CRP (10.3 mg/dL)
  • Interpretation:
    • The elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) indicates systemic inflammation. This could be due to multiple factors, including infection, thromboembolic events, or disease activity related to multiple myeloma.
  • Suggestions:
    • Infection Screening: Evaluate for signs of infection (e.g., fever, localized symptoms), as myeloma patients are immunocompromised and at higher risk for infections.
    • Correlation with Myeloma Activity: Check other markers of multiple myeloma activity (e.g., serum free light chains, M protein levels) to determine if there is a relapse or progression contributing to the inflammation.
    • Adjust Anti-inflammatory Measures: If no infection is identified, consider managing inflammation through appropriate anti-inflammatory measures.

Overall Management Thought:

• Thrombosis and PE Management:
  • Given the elevated D-dimer and respiratory alkalosis, prioritize ruling out and managing potential thromboembolic events.
  • Anticoagulation should be started promptly if VTE is confirmed.
• Cardiac Evaluation:
  • The elevated NT-proBNP and troponin require further evaluation with cardiac imaging and monitoring to address any underlying heart failure or cardiac involvement from the disease or treatment.
• Infection Prevention and Monitoring:
  • Given the immunocompromised status of multiple myeloma patients and elevated CRP, actively monitor for and treat infections as necessary.
• Review of Thalidomide Therapy:
  • Assess whether continued thalidomide use is appropriate given the thrombotic risks and cardiac implications.

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[lab data]

2025-05-06 Anti-HBc Reactive
2025-05-06 Anti-HBc-Value 6.17 S/CO
2025-05-06 Anti-HBs 1.20 mIU/mL

2025-05-06 HBsAg Reactive
2025-05-06 HBsAg Value 3844.50 S/CO

2025-05-06 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2025-05-06 Anti-HCV Value 0.09 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-14 CXR
  • S/P NG tube indwelling.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • S/P operation.
  • Fracture of left clavicle and ribs.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
• 2025-05-10 MRI - brain
  • Imaging finding:
    • The signal intensity of the grey and white matter of the brain is normal.
    • The size of the cerebral ventricles is normal.
    • There is no space occupying lesion in the brain or midline shift of the brain supratentorially or infratentorially.
    • The intracranial vessels are normally signal-void.
    • The paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are aerated.
    • The globes, optic nerve and extraoccular muscles are sketchyily intact in the non-FatSat images.
  • Impression:
    • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2025-05-09 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the left scapula. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spines, sacrum and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2025-05-08 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • Esophagus: there was ND tube inserting, though the esophageal stricture, tumor involving, into stomach. Esophageal tumor involved whole circumference was noted at lower esophagus.
    • Stomach and duodenum: not checked.
  • EUS findings
    • EUS with miniprobe showed the tumor lesion, with involving whole circumference and about 5cm length, invading into the adventitia of esophageal wall at the lesion site. At least 3 lymph nodes were noted. The biggest lymph node was noted with size about 8.5 mm. The partial echo view was blocked due to disruption of the transmission of US waves by ND tube.
  • Diagnosis：
    • The partial echo view was blocked due to disruption of the transmission of US waves by ND tube.
    • Suspected esophageal cancer, at least cT3N2, lower esopahgus
    • ND tube at place
• 2025-05-08 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Multiple hyperechoic lesions with PAS were noted in the GB. No CBD dilatation.
    • Kidney:
      • One 1.32cm anechoic lesion was noted in the right kidney.
  • Diagnosis:
    • GB stones
    • Right renal cyst
• 2025-05-07 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the lower esophagus, compatible with the primary esophageal cancer (Tx).
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in a right para-tracheal lymph node, at about T2 level, highly suspected cancer with regional lymph nodes metastasis (N1).
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Lower esophageal cancer, cTxN1M0 (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-05-06 KUB
  • S/P operation.
  • S/P NG tube indwelling.
  • Radiopaque spots at right paraspinal region.
  • Presence of ileus.
• 2025-05-05 CT
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs: two subsegmental atelectases in LLL. normal appearance of LUL and Rt lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Esophagus: marked circumferential wall thickening at distal third (lengtht 45mm, 3cm above th E-G junction) with luminal obliteration, that indents posterior wall of left atrium.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • multiple smallgall bladder stones.
      • a Rt renal cysts measuring 11mm.
    • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
      • old fracure of many left ribs. and left clavicle
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophageal tumor with luminal obstruction and without regional enlarged LNs.
• 2025-05-05 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Oral cavity and oropharynx: whitish lesions over bil buccal, gingivobuccal sulcus, tongue, hard palate and soft palate
  • bil buccal thin homogenous leokoplakia
  • Scope: smooth NPx, larynx, hypopharynx
• 2025-05-02 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right atrial enlargement
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-04-30 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, lower, 35 cm below incisors, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2025-04-29 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break < 5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • A erythematous mass-like lesion was noted at lower esophagus, 35cm below incisors, resulting in luminal stricture and the standard scope could not pass through. Biopsy was done. Slim caliber scope was used.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found. CLO test was done.
    • Duodenum:
      • Multiple shallow ulcers were noted at bulb.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Esophageal mass-like lesion with esophageal stricture, lower esophagus, s/p biopsy
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO and biopsy results
    • PPI use
• 2025-03-10 CT - Lt shoulder
  • Fracture of left scapula.
  • Swelling of left upper back.
• 2017-11-20 Pathology - anal tissue
  • Anal tissue, hemorrhoidectomy + fistulectomy — Hemorrhoid and fistula with abscess formation
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of anal hemorrhoid consisting of dilated vascular spaces within the stroma covered by squamous epithelium as well as anal fistula characterized by fistulous tract consisting of mostly fibroconnective tissue with inflammatory cells infiltrate and abscess formation.

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-02 ~ 2025-05-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of lower third of esophageus, moderately differentiated, cT3N2M0 stage III, status post feeding jejunostomy and left port-A implantation (2025/05/14), under concurrent chemo-radiation therapy with Cisplatin + 5-FU (PF4), ECOG: 1.
    • Esophageal cancer with tumor obstruction, causing cachexia, after TPN support, feeding jejunostomy, under supportive care
  • CC
    • Foreign body sensation in the throat for 3 weeks    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 60-year-old man with no major systemic disease history, who presented with a 3-week history of dysphagia and a persistent foreign body sensation in the throat.
    • The symptoms began shortly after he took NSAIDs prescribed for blunt trauma to the left shoulder. Initially, he developed epigastric pain, followed by frequent belching and the current sensation of something stuck in his throat. He visited the GI outpatient clinic for further evaluation. He also reported a longstanding history of gastric and esophageal burning sensation but had not sought medical evaluation previously. He also suffer weight loss due to unable to eat. He denied associated symptoms such as fever, melena, hematochezia, diarrhea, or chills. There was no recent travel, and no relevant family history was noted. He is a former smoker and does not consume alcohol or betel nut.
    • On physical examination, he appeared generally well. No icteric sclerae or anemic conjunctivae were noted. Abdominal exam revealed a soft abdomen with mild epigastric tenderness, but no rebound tenderness. Murphy’s sign, psoas sign, obturator sign, and CVA knocking pain were negative. There was no hepatosplenomegaly or caput medusae. No pitting edema was observed in the extremities. On 114.4.29, EGD revealed a mass-like lesion with stricture in the lower esophagus, which was biopsied. Findings also included reflux esophagitis (LA classification grade A), superficial gastritis (CLO test performed), and shallow duodenal bulb ulcers.
    • Due to persistent symptoms and positive findings, he was admitted for further evaluation and management. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Initially he was admitted to GI section. Based on upper GI panendoscopy with biopsy finding on 2025/04/29, squamous cell carcinoma of lower esophagus was confirmed. Further staging was cT3N2M0, stage III, based on EUS finding.
    • The HBV panel was notable for positive HBsAg (3844.50) and anti-HBc (6.17), indicating chronic hepatitis B infection.
    • The ENT endoscopy didn’t find head and neck malignancy and he was planned to receive concurrent chemo-radiation therapy with Cisplatin + 5-FU (PF4).
    • Owing to malnutrition, he also received TPN support. Then he received feeding jejunostomy and left port-A implantation on 2025/05/14. Then he was fed elemental diet and the amount increased gradually to 960 kcal/day since 2025/05/17.
    • He has well digestion under jejunostomy feeding. Then he received radiotherapy and was referred to our ONC section on 2025/05/19. Finally he received chemotherapy with Cisplatin + 5-FU(PF4), from 05/20 to 5/23. There was mild diarrhea found, without significant nausea or vomiting.
    • On 2025/05/26, he received Fulphia 6mg ST for neutropenia prophylaxis. On 2025/05/30, he was discharged under acceptable condition.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafanamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D abd fullness
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smecite 3gm) 1# PRNTIDAC 7D if diarrhea
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • morphine 15mg 0.5# PRNQ6H 7D if pain

[surgical operation]

• 2017-11-17
  • Diagnosis
    • anal fistula with asbcess
  • PCS code
    • 74411C
  • Finding
    • fistula with abscess over 5 o’clock
    • mixed hemorrhoids

[radiotherapy]

• 2025-05-12 ~ 2025-06-02 - 2700cGy/15 fractions (15 MV photon) to L/3 esophageal tumor, Rt paratracheal LAP.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-20 - MgSO4 10% 10mL KCl 15% 10mL NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 4hr + MgSO4 10% 10mL KCl 15% 10mL NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF4)
  • dexamethasone 16mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + mannitol 20% 400mL 30min + NS 250mL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-15 CT
  • History and indication: Distal descending colon adenocarcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Much regression of D-colon cancer. Stable condition of liver metastases.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2025-05-13 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Scoliosis of the lower T-spine with convex to right side.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2025-05-02 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break <5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis
• 2025-02-11 RAS + BRAF V600 MassArray
  • Cellblock No. S2025-1812
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: Detected (BRAF codon 600 GTG>GAG, p.V600E)
• 2025-02-11 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the distal portion of the descending colon, compatible with primay colon malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in four regional lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in five focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with multiple liver metastases.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2025-02-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (70 - 24) / 70 = 65.71%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR
• 2025-02-05 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the distal descending colon, 7 cm in size, with lumen narrowing and irregular contour (Srs:601 Img:52). In addition, there are few small soft tissue nodules in the adjacent omentum.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the distal descending colon (T4b) with partial obstruction is highly suspected.
    • There are four small lymph nodes in the adjacent mesocolon. Regional metastatic nodes (N2a) are suspected.
    • There are five poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 2.4 cm in S4). Liver metastases (M1a) is highly suspected.
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2025-01-24 Pathology - colon biopsy (Y1)
  • Colorectum, distal ascending colon, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (-, loss).
• 2025-01-24 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the ascending colon under good colon preparation.
    • A > 5cm circumferential ulcerative mass was noted at distal ascending colon, resulting in luminal stenosis and the scope could not pass through. Biopsy was done.
    • Multiple diverticula were noted at transverse colon.
    • Mixed hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspect colon cancer with luminal stenosis, distal ascending colon, s/p biopsy
    • Incomplete study due to luminal stenosis at ascending colon
    • Diverticulosis, transverse colon
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
• 2025-01-22 Sonography - abodmen
  • Findings:
    • The liver shows normal in size and echogenicity.
    • A hypoechoic lesion 1.81 cm in S5 of the liver is noted.
    • The differential diagnosis includes tumor and cyst with hemorrhage.
      
    • A calcification 0.54 cm in S8 of the liver is noted that is c/w old granuloma.
    • A hepatic cyst 0.74 cm in S3 is noted.
      
    • Portal vein flow: patent.
    • Bile ducts: not dilated.
• 2024-05-09 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • s/p right lower lobe and left lower lobe op.
    • Patent airway is found.
    • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Imp:
    • s/p right lower lobe and left lower lobe op.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study
• 2023-05-09 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2022/11/08
    • Lungs:
      • LLL-S6 segmentectomy and anterior RLL wedge-resection with staple line and fibrotic scars within remnant lower lobes.
      • stationary of a small solid nodule in anteromedial basal segment of LLL as compared with previous CT on 2022/11/08 (5mm srs/img5/86).
      • mild fibrosis in paraspinal region of RLL.
    • Pleura: trace Lt effusion and minimal posterior pleural thickening.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a tiny hepatic calcification in S7 and a faint low attenuation area (13 mm) in left hepatic lobe.
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of vertebrae.
  • Impression:
    • post op change in LLL and RLL.
    • LLL-S7/8 small solid nodule 5 mm, stationary.
    • Lt hepatic lobe, small low attenuation, stationary.
• 2020-11-23 Pathology - lung total/lobe/segmental
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, LLL, frozen section and segmentectomy — Aadenocarcinoma in situ
      
    • Lymph node, LN 5, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/1)
      
    • Lymph node, LN 7, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/12)
      
    • Lymph node, LN 9, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
    • Lymph node, LN 10, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/1)
    • Lymph node, LN 11, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Lymph node, LN 12, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • RLL nodule, wedge resection — Chronic inflammation with anthracosis
    • AJCC Pathologic stage — pTisN0 (if cM0), stage 0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Topography: (A) left lower lobe and (B) right lower lobe
    • Procedure: (A) segmentectomy and (B) wedge resection
    • Size of lung received: (A) 11.5 x 8.2 x 2 cm in size with incision, (B) 6.7 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm in size with incision
    • Weight of lung received: (A) 30 gm in weight , (B) 10 gm in weight
    • Tumor location: left lowerr lobe (LB6)
      
    • Tumor size: 0.6 x 0.5 cm
      
    • Tumor description: solitary
      
    • Satellite tumor nodules: Absent
      
    • Mainstem bronchus: Free of tumor invasion
      
    • Bronchial margin: Free of tumor invasion
      
    • Visceral pleural margin: Free of tumor invasion
      
    • Pleura: N/A
      
    • Non-neoplastic lung: no remarkable change
      
    • Representative sections as: A1-A3: RLL, B: LN 5, C: LN 7, D: LN 9, E: LN 10, F: LN 11, and G: LN12. [Reference: frozen section: F2020-00471, one small piece of lung measured 11.5 x 8.2 x 2 cm in size with ink and incision. Besides, the nodule is tied by stitch]
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Histology type: adenocarcinoma in situ (LLL)
      
    • Histology grade: N/A
      
    • Tumor necrosis: absent
      
    • Mitotic activity: 0-1 mitoses per 10 HPF
      
    • Peritumor infiltrates: absent
      
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: absent
      
    • Perineural invasion: absent
      
    • Mainstem bronchus: Free of tumor invasion
      
    • Bronchial margin: Free of tumor invasion
      
    • Visceral pleural involvement: The tumor does not invade the visceral pleura (P0)
      
    • Tumor cells in the subpleural lymphatics: absent
      
    • Non-neoplastic lung: no remarkable finding
      
    • Lymph node metastasis: Free of tumor metastasis (0/23)
      
    • Perinodal (extracapsular) tumor extension: N/A
• 2020-11-23 Frozen Section
  • Lung nodule, LB6, frozen section — Adenocarcinoma in situ
• 2020-11-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (77 - 12) / 77 = 84.42%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 85
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal and RV hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortc valve scleorsis; trivial MR; moderate TR; mild PR.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-02 ~ 2025-03-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma in situ of left lower lobe lung status post three dimensions video assisted throcoscopic surgery left lower lobe lung segmentectomy and radical lymph node dissection on 2020-11-20
    • Distal descending colon adenocarcinoma with multiple liver metastasis, cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVa
    • Insomnia
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, stool OB 3+
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with C1D15 A-FOLFIRI Q2W.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 71-year-old female had history of
      • Adenocarcinoma in situ of left lower lung and benign right lower lung nodule status post three-dimentional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (3D VATS) right lower lung wedge resection, left lower lung S6 segmentectomy with radical lymph node dissection on 2020/11/20.
      • Hypertension.
    • She sufferred from intermittent right lower quadrant pain and palpable mass for about 1 month. She denied havinga fever, body wight loss, no night sweating, fatigue.
    • Abdominal sonography (2025/01/22) revealed:  A hypoechoic lesion 1.81 cm in S5 of the liver is noted. A calcification 0.54 cm in S8 of the liver is noted that is c/w old granuloma. A hepatic cyst 0.74 cm in S3 is noted.    
    • Colonoscopy (2025/01/24): Suspect colon cancer with luminal stenosis, distal ascending colon, s/p biopsy. Incomplete study due to luminal stenosis at ascending colon. Diverticulosis, transverse colon. Mixed hemorrhoid. Biopsy: Adenocarcinoma, IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2(+, intact), MLH1 (-, loss).
    • Abdomen CT (2025/02/05) revealed adenocarcinoma of distal descending colon with multiple liver metastasis, cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVa, status post  Chemotherapy with A-FOLFIRI (Avastin approval pending) on 2025/02/14.
    • Heart echo (2025/02/11): LVEF(%) = 65%, Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion. Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction. Mild MR, TR.
    • PET (2025/02/11): A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the distal portion of the descending colon, compatible with primay colon malignancy. Glucose hypermetabolism in four regional lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes. Glucose hypermetabolism in five focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with multiple liver metastases.
    • Port-A implanation on 2025/02/13. Anti-HBc: reactive post Bareclude.
    • BRAF/KRAS gene was checked and pending report.
    • This time, she was admitted for chemotherapy with C1D15 A-FOLFIRI on 2025/3/2.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received Chemotherapy with C1D15 Avastin (#1)/ FOLFIRI (the doseage decrease 10% off, due to secord chemotherapy) on 2025/03/03-03/05, and she complained palpitations noted, after Atropine (for prevention side effect of Iri) injection at last chemotherapy, so hold Atropine. Gave hydration, Promeran for vomiting, Nexium for upper gastrointestinal bleeding (Stool OB 3+). After chemotherapy, she denied having a fever, vomiting, dyspnea, or any complaints. She can be discharged on 2025/03/05, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# PRNHS 7D
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
• 2024-11-18, 2024-08-26, 2024-06-03, 2024-03-18, 2023-12-25, 2023-10-09, 2023-07-17 SOAP Cardiology Zhang HengJia
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 0.5# HS 28D
• 2023-04-17, 2023-02-06, 2022-11-14, 2022-08-22, 2022-03-14, 2021-11-16, 2021-08-23 SOAP Cardiology Zhang HengJia
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2021-05-31, 2021-03-08 SOAP Cardiology Zhang HengJia
  • Prescription x3
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2020-12-14, 2020-09-21, 2020-07-27 SOAP Cardiology Zhang HengJia
  • Prescription x3
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 0.5# PRNQD 28D
• 2020-11-18 ~ 2020-11-26 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma in situ of left lower lobe lung status post three dimensions video assisted throcoscopic surgery left lower lobe lung segmentectomy and radical lymph node dissection on 2020-11-20
    • Right lower lobe lung nodule status post three dimensions video assisted throcoscopic surgery right lower lobe lung wedge resection and radical lymph node dissection on 2020-11-20
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
  • CC
    • For bilateral lung nodule surgery        
  • Present illness history
    • This 67 year-old patient has past history of HTN under regular control. She was admitted for bilateral lung nodule noted by image after healthy examination.
    • Elevated tumor maker was told during healthy examination. She was visited to our CS OPD. Lung CT scan (low dose) on 2020-11-10 revealed a ground-glass nodule (about 7 mm srs/img302/80) in superior segment, a solid nodule (4.2 mm srs/img302/174) and faint lobular ground-glass opacity in anterobasal segment of LLL. A solid nodule (6 mm srs/img302/122) in anterior RLL. She denied of cough, fever, dyspnea or hemoptysis. After discussing with the patient and her family on the benefits of surgical treatment as well as subsequent risks and possible complications, she was admitted for bilateral VATS RLL wedge resection after CT guide localization, LB6 segmentectomy + RLND under impression of bilateral lung nodule.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op assessment was done. Operation of was performed smoothly at 3rd admission day. No complication was noted. Prophylactic antibiotics was prescribed for 1 day. Right pig-tail and left chest tube with LPS -18 cmH2O was done. Bilateral chest drain were drainage clear reddish fluid. Pig-tail and chest tube was removed on 2020-11-23 and 2020-11-24. She was discharged under stable hemodynamics and OPD follow up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 14D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 14D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 50mg) 1# PRNQID 3D
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT 14D

[consultation]

• 2025-04-14 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for skin rash, itchy noted at right face, abdomen
    • This 71-year-old female had history of
      • Adenocarcinoma in situ of left lower lung and benign right lower lung nodule status post three-dimentional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (3D VATS) right lower lung wedge resection, left lower lung S6 segmentectomy with radical lymph node dissection on 2020/11/20
      • Hypertension
    • This time, she sufferred from intermittent right lower quadrant pain and palpable mass for about 1 month. Thus, she visited GI OPD for help.
    • Abdominal sonography on 2025/02/22 revealed: 1) A hypoechoic lesion 1.81 cm in S5 of the liver. 2) A calcification 0.54 cm in S8 of the liver. 3) A hepatic cyst 0.74 cm in S3.
    • Colonoscopy on 2025/01/24 revealed a > 5cm circumferential mass with luminal stenosis at descending colon. Biopsy proved adenocarcinoma.
    • CT staging revealed adenocarcinoma of distal descending colon with multiple liver metastasis, cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVa.
    • Under the impression of distal descending colon with multiple liver metastasis, cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVa, s/p A-FOLFIRI.
    • This time, she is admitted for C2D15 A-FOLFIRI, we need your help for skin rash, itchy noted at right face, abdomen, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from some vesicles on face and erytheamtous papules on trunk for days.
    • Imp:
      • HSV inection (face)
      • Subacute dermatitis
    • Suggestion:
      • Xyzal 1 / Hs
      • Zovirax cream x 1 tube/qid (face)
      • Ulex cream x 5 tubes/bid
• 2025-02-11 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 71-year-old female had history of
      • AIS of LLL and RLL nodule s/p 3D VATS RLL wedge, LLL segmentectomy+RLND on 2020/11/20
      • Hypertension
    • This time, she sufferred from intermittent RLQ pain and palpable mass. Thus, she visited GI OPD for help. Abdominal sonography on 2025/02/22 revealed: 1. A hypoechoic lesion 1.81 cm in S5 of the liver 2. A calcification 0.54 cm in S8 of the liver 3. A hepatic cyst 0.74 cm in S3. Colonoscopy on 01/24 revealed a > 5cm circumferential mass with luminal stenosis at descending colon. Biopsy proved adenocarcinoma. CT staging revealed adenocarcinoma of distal descending colon with multiple liver metastasis, cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVa. We will arrange PET-CT scan on 02/11 morning. GS was also consulted for port-A implanatation.
    • After multidisciplinary team conference, chemo and target therapy first then re-evaluation the possibility of surgery.
    • We need your expertise for chemo and target therapy, thank you!!!
  • A
    • This 71-year-old woman has been newly diagnosed with descending colon adenocarcinoma with multiple liver metastases (cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVa). We are consulting for systemic therapy.
    • Please check Anti-HBc, HBsAg, Anti-HCV, and RAS/BRAF tests. Additionally, arrange for port-A implantation.
    • We will discuss further systemic therapy with the patient. Thank you!

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-06-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3145mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-05-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 205mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3215mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 205mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3245mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 205mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3250mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 205mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 465mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3255mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3240mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3230mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-14 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-06-03

This is a 71-year-old woman with stage IVa distal descending colon adenocarcinoma (cT4bN2aM1a) harboring MLH1 loss (Pathology 2025-01-24) and BRAF V600E mutation (2025-02-11), with multiple liver metastases. She has been receiving biweekly Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI chemotherapy since 2025-02-14. As of 2025-06-03 (Cycle 4 Day 15), she remains clinically stable, with tolerable side effects. Recent CT (2025-05-15) shows marked regression of primary colon cancer and stable liver metastases, suggesting partial treatment response.

She has normotensive heart disease without heart failure, no evident signs of chemotherapy-induced organ dysfunction, but persistent anemia (Hb 9.7 g/dL on 2025-06-02) and chemotherapy-induced nausea (G2), appetite loss (G2), fatigue (G1), sensory neuropathy (G1).

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Problem 1. Metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma (cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVa)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis of adenocarcinoma (pathology 2025-01-24) with MLH1 loss, wild-type RAS, and BRAF V600E mutation (2025-02-11).
  • PET (2025-02-11): FDG-avid lesion in descending colon, multiple liver and lymph node metastases.
  • CT (2025-05-15): Much regression of colon tumor, stable liver metastases.
  • Received 7 cycles of chemotherapy with Avastin + FOLFIRI, most recently on 2025-06-02, with 10% dose reduction due to advanced age.
  • Tumor markers (CEA stable: 1.010 ng/mL on 2025-05-26; CA19-9 decreasing: 128.4 on 2025-05-09 from 219.5 on 2025-04-25).
• Assessment
  • Imaging and tumor marker trend suggest partial response to therapy.
  • Current regimen aligns with NCCN 2025 guidelines for BRAF-mutant mCRC: chemotherapy plus anti-VEGF (e.g., FOLFIRI + bevacizumab) as first-line.
  • Consideration of targeted therapy (encorafenib + cetuximab ± binimetinib) may be deferred until progression.
  • The patient’s ECOG PS remains stable (1 on 2025-06-03), supporting continued therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current regimen (Avastin + FOLFIRI Q2W), monitor cumulative toxicity.
  • Schedule next imaging reassessment after 2 more cycles (around 2025-07-15).
  • If disease progression occurs, consider switch to encorafenib + cetuximab as per BEACON CRC trial recommendations.
  • Consider referral to clinical trial center for immunotherapy if MSI-H confirmed (MLH1 loss suspected).

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Problem 2. Chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal toxicity (nausea G2, appetite loss G2, constipation G1)

• Objective
  • Grade 2 nausea and appetite loss, reported post C3D1–C4D15.
  • Vomiting Grade 0; constipation Grade 1, responded to senna.
  • Current medications:
    • Promeran (metoclopramide) TID
    • Imperan (metoclopramide IV) PRN
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) PRNHS
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) QDAC
  • Weight: 37.4kg (BMI 16.6), no documented weight loss since last admission.
• Assessment
  • Persistent nausea suggests incomplete control with metoclopramide alone.
  • Appetite suppression may be multifactorial: mucosal irritation, psychological factors, or cumulative irinotecan effect.
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (2025-05-02): Grade A reflux esophagitis, superficial gastritis.
  • Constipation appears mild and intermittent.
• Recommendation
  • Upgrade antiemetic coverage: Add olanzapine 2.5–5mg QHS for delayed-phase nausea control.
  • Continue Nexium (esomeprazole) and dietary counseling.
  • Consider low-dose mirtazapine (7.5mg QHS) to improve both nausea and appetite.
  • Monitor oral intake and weight weekly; nutrition consult if further decline.

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Problem 3. Anemia (Grade 2) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Hb trend:
    • 2025-06-02: 9.7 g/dL
    • 2025-05-21: 9.3 g/dL
    • 2025-05-13: 9.5 g/dL
    • Persistent normocytic anemia, RDW elevated (23.1% on 2025-06-02).
  • No overt bleeding; stool OB previously 3+ on 2025-03-03.
  • EGD (2025-05-02): only mild reflux and gastritis.
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression is most likely cause.
  • No evidence of hemolysis or bleeding during current admission.
  • Iron and vitamin B12 status not available.
  • Renal function normal (Cr 0.53 mg/dL on 2025-06-02); no erythropoiesis-limiting factors evident.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring CBC weekly.
  • If Hb <9 or symptomatic, consider RBC transfusion or evaluate for ESA use.
  • Add iron studies and vitamin B12/folate to next blood panel.
  • Repeat stool OB to reassess occult GI bleeding risk.

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Problem 4. Chemotherapy-related fatigue and sensory neuropathy

• Objective
  • Grade 1 fatigue (2025-06-02): no impact on ADLs.
  • Grade 1 neuropathy: sensory changes or DTR loss, asymptomatic.
  • Physical exam: no weakness or gait disturbance.
  • Vital signs stable; BP 135/74 mmHg, HR 81 bpm (2025-06-03 08:17).
• Assessment
  • Likely cumulative effect of oxaliplatin from prior FOLFIRI cycles.
  • Peripheral neuropathy is expected at this stage but manageable.
  • Fatigue may also relate to anemia, sleep disruption, or chronic disease.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor neuropathy progression before each chemo cycle using CTCAE.
  • If neuropathy worsens to G2 or higher, consider dose reduction of irinotecan or switch to maintenance strategy.
  • Encourage energy conservation strategies and mild physical activity.
  • Reassess Hb-related fatigue causes and treat accordingly.

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Problem 5. Hypertension (well-controlled) (not posted)

• Objective
  • BP range: 135/74 to 167/87 mmHg (2025-06-02 to 2025-06-03).
  • History of hypertensive heart disease, LVEF 65% (2025-02-11).
  • Medications: Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 0.5# QD
• Assessment
  • Mild fluctuations, not uncommon post-Avastin (bevacizumab).
  • Cardiac function preserved, no new symptoms.
  • No signs of hypertensive end-organ damage.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current antihypertensive regimen.
  • Monitor BP pre- and post-chemotherapy sessions.
  • If SBP >160 persists, titrate amlodipine to 5mg QD or add low-dose beta-blocker.

2025-03-18

Patient Review

• This is a 71-year-old female with a history of distal descending colon adenocarcinoma with multiple liver metastases (cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVA) (CT 2025-02-05), undergoing Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI chemotherapy since 2025-02-14, with dose modifications. She also has a history of adenocarcinoma in situ of the left lower lung, status post 3D VATS left lower lobe segmentectomy and radical lymph node dissection (2020-11-20). Additional comorbidities include hypertensive heart disease, chronic viral hepatitis B.
• The most recent chemotherapy session (2025-03-17) consisted of Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI (90%), following the previous cycle on 2025-03-03. Post-chemotherapy, she experienced nausea, vomiting (within 3-5 days), frontal headache, and reduced sleep (PM12-AM4).

Problem 1: Metastatic Colon Cancer – Response to Chemotherapy

• Objective:
  • Diagnosis: Distal descending colon adenocarcinoma with multiple liver metastases (cT4bN2aM1a, stage IVA) (CT 2025-02-05).
    
  • Pathology: MLH1 loss, microsatellite instability unknown (IHC 2025-01-24).
    
  • BRAF V600E mutation detected (MassArray 2025-02-11).
    
  • PET (2025-02-11): Hypermetabolic lesion in the distal descending colon, four regional lymph nodes (N2a), five liver metastases (M1a).
    
  • Chemotherapy regimen:
    • 2025-03-17: Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI (90%)
      
    • 2025-03-03: Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI (90%)
      
    • 2025-02-14: FOLFIRI (80%)
• Assessment:
  • MLH1 loss suggests possible mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR), increasing potential benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors.
    
  • BRAF V600E mutation is associated with poor prognosis and limited FOLFIRI efficacy; targeted therapy with encorafenib + cetuximab may be considered in refractory cases.
    
  • No major toxicity reported except nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia, which may be manageable with supportive care.
    
  • Imaging follow-up is needed to assess tumor response and confirm liver metastases control.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor tumor response via PET/CT after 2-3 cycles to evaluate FOLFIRI efficacy (consider by 2025-04-15).
    
  • Consider molecular-targeted therapy (encorafenib + cetuximab) in future cycles if resistance emerges.
    
  • Continue Avastin (bevacizumab) cautiously, given prior upper GI bleeding (stool OB 3+)—monitor bleeding risks closely.
    
  • Regular CBC, liver function, and coagulation tests before each cycle.

Problem 2: Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) and Headache

• Objective:
  • Nausea and vomiting (within 3-5 days after 2025-03-03 chemotherapy session).
    
  • Frontal headache, poor sleep (sleep duration PM12-AM4) reported post-chemotherapy.
    
  • Supportive medications given:
    • Dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, palonosetron, aprepitant (before chemotherapy) (2025-03-17).
      
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg TID) post-chemotherapy.
• Assessment:
  • CINV, particularly delayed-phase vomiting (typically 2-5 days post irinotecan), is likely the cause.
    
  • Headache may be related to palonosetron (serotonin receptor antagonists are known to cause headaches in some patients).
    
  • Insomnia may be multifactorial (dexamethasone use, chemotherapy stress, or neuroendocrine effects).
• Recommendation:
  • Enhance antiemetic regimen for delayed nausea:
    • Add olanzapine 5mg QHS (superior to metoclopramide for delayed CINV).
      
    • Consider switching Promeran (metoclopramide) to Akynzeo (netupitant/palonosetron) for prolonged control.
      
    • Ensure hydration with NS 1000mL over 24 hours post-chemo to reduce nausea.
      
  • Manage chemotherapy-related headache:
    • If headaches are serotonin-related, switch palonosetron to granisetron or ondansetron in future cycles.
      
    • Provide acetaminophen PRN for headache relief.
      
  • Address insomnia:
    • Avoid dexamethasone at night (administer before noon).
      
    • Consider melatonin 3mg HS or zolpidem 5mg HS for sleep.
      
    • Assess for chemotherapy-induced anxiety, which may require low-dose mirtazapine 7.5mg HS (also improves nausea and appetite).

Problem 3: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Risk (stool OB 3+) (below not posted)

• Objective:
  • Stool occult blood 3+ (2025-03-03).
    
  • Esomeprazole (Nexium 40mg QDAC) prescribed for GI protection.
    
  • On Avastin (bevacizumab), which may increase GI bleeding risk.
• Assessment:
  • GI bleeding risk is heightened by Avastin (bevacizumab), requiring close monitoring.
    
  • Nexium (esomeprazole) provides acid suppression but does not address potential mucosal injury from chemotherapy.
    
  • Colonoscopy was limited by luminal stenosis (2025-01-24), preventing complete evaluation.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit closely (weekly CBC checks).
    
  • Continue Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg QDAC).
    
  • Consider adding sucralfate 1g QID if further GI irritation occurs.
    
  • Repeat stool OB test before the next chemotherapy session.
    
  • Consider reattempting a colonoscopy once luminal narrowing improves to rule out additional lesions.

Problem 4: Hypertensive Heart Disease & Cardiac Function Monitoring

• Objective:
  • Hypertension on Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg QD) (2024-11-18).
    
  • LVEF 65% (ECHO 2025-02-11), with mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.
    
  • History of hypertensive heart disease without heart failure.
• Assessment:
  • Chemotherapy-related cardiovascular risk remains low but should be monitored.
    
  • Avastin (bevacizumab) may exacerbate hypertension, increasing cardiovascular risks.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor BP closely post-Avastin (bevacizumab) infusions.
    
  • Consider adding a beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol 2.5mg QD) if BP rises significantly.
    
  • Re-evaluate echocardiography every 6 months.

Final Summary & Next Steps

• Treatment evaluation:
  • Current Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI regimen is appropriate for now but may require adaptation based on imaging response.
    
  • Consider targeted therapy (encorafenib + cetuximab) if FOLFIRI shows poor efficacy due to BRAF V600E mutation.
• Improvement suggestions for chemotherapy side effects:
  • Nausea/vomiting: Add olanzapine 5mg QHS, switch to Akynzeo (netupitant/palonosetron) if needed.
    
  • Headache: Consider acetaminophen PRN and switch palonosetron to granisetron/ondansetron.
    
  • Insomnia: Adjust dexamethasone timing, consider melatonin 3mg QHS or zolpidem 5mg QHS.
    
  • GI bleeding: Continue Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg QDAC), monitor stool OB, consider sucralfate if needed.
• Follow-up:
  • PET/CT in ~4 weeks (by 2025-04-15) to assess response.
    
  • Regular CBC, liver function, and BP monitoring.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-05-26 PET
  • Compared with the previous study on 2025-02-26, all of above-mentioned lesions are old and show much less evident, and no new lesion of increased FDG uptake is noted in the current study.
    
  • T-cell lymphoma s/p treatment with partial to complete metabolic response to current therapy, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-03-04 Pathology - soft tissue biopsy/simple excision (non lipoma)
  • Labeled as “left neck”, excision — compatible with recurrent T cell lymphoma.
  • Section shows lymph node with infiltration of atypical lymphoid cells.
  • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant T cell sub-populationCD15 (-), CD30 (-). CD163: many histiocytes present. PAS stain (-, no fungus), AFB stain (-, no Mycobacterium).
• 2025-03-01 CT - chest
  • Indication: Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Chains of lymphadenopathy at bilateral thoracic inlet and bilateral axillary region and both sides of the mediastinum, abdominal paraaortic and mesenteric region is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2025-01-14, the lesion is stationary.
    • Severe splenomegaly is found.
• 2025-02-27 MRI - brain
  • No obvious enhancing lesion over brain parenchyma.
  • One nodular lesion (14.4mm) over left carotid space, showing mildly homogeneous enhancement. R/O one enlarged node.
• 2025-02-27 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, clinical history of peripheral T cell lymphoma, now R/O relapse, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 50% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
  • IHC stains: CD3: <1%; CD20: 2%; CD4: <1%, CD8: 2 %; CD56: 2% (of the nucleated cells).
• 2025-02-26 PET
  • Compared with the previous study on 2023-09-11, there are new lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right axilla, abdomen, right rib cage, and sacrum, and old glucose hypermetabolism lesions in bilateral neck regions, SCF, left axilla, mediastinum, celiac lymph nodes, bilateral para-aortic space, and pelvis come to more evident.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in the spleen show no significant change.
    
  • T-cell lymphoma in progression, yc-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-01-14 CT
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/10/08
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN. prominent thymus intercalated with fat.
    • Visible abdominal contents: mild fatty liver. mild splenomegaly. multiple small and elarged lymph nodes at paraaortic region and mesentery root. mild splenomegaly.
  • Impression: multiple small and enlarged lymph nodes at paraaortic region and mesentery root and mild splenomegaly, stable
• 2024-10-08 CT
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/07/03
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN. prominent thymus intercalated with fat.
    • Visible abdominal contents: mild fatty liver. mild splenomegaly. multiple small and elarged lymph nodes at paraaortic region and mesentery root.
  • Impression: multiple small and enlarged lymph nodes at paraaortic region and mesentery root and mild splenomegaly, stable
• 2024-07-03 CT
  • Impression: multiple small lymph nodes at paraaortic region and mild splenomegaly, stable
• 2024-03-28 CT
  • Imp: Small lymph nodes at paraaortic region, stable. Right middle lobe nodule, 0.2cm.
• 2023-12-07 CT - chest
  • Indication: Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, stage IV, CD3 (+, diffuse), CD20 (focal+ at background B cells), CK(-), CD4(+, diffuse), CD8(+), CD56(focal+, 1%), Ki-67 index: 50%, EBV (+)
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Tiny nodule at url measuring 0.26cm in largest dimension. (Se202 IM37).
    • One ground glass nodule at right middle lobe measuring 0.2cm is also found. (Se202 Im99). Suggest follow up
    • Very small lymph nodes are found at paraaortic region. The findning in non-specific
  • Imp:
    • No evidence of lymphadenopathy in the study
    • Tiny lung nodules at right lung. Suggest regular follow up.
• 2023-09-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (88.6 - 21.9) / 88.6 = 75.28%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63.1
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 62.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV/MV, no AR, No MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, no TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-09-11 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in bilateral neck regions, SCF, left axilla, mediastinum, celiac lymph nodes, bilateral para-aortic space, and pelvis, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in the spleen and in skeleton including scapulae, left rib, pelvic bones, and femurs, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of spleen and bone marrow.
    
  • Highly suspected lymphoma, c-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-08-31 Patho - lymph node region resection (Y1)
  • Lymph node, neck, left, excision — Malignant lymphoma — Peripheral T cell lymphoma, NOS (addendum)
  • Operation procedure: Excision; Topology: left neck; Specimen size and number: 1 piece, 5.2x 4.4x 3.6 cm in size
  • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD3 (+, diffuse), CD20 (focal+ at background B cells), CK(-), CD4(+, diffuse), CD8(+), CD56(focal+, 1%), Ki-67 index: 50%, EBV (+), ALK1(-), CD10(-), TdT(-), Granzyme B(-), CD15 ＆ CD30 ( focal+), EBER(+).
  • Special stain: Acid-fast stain: Negative for TB bacilli, PAS stain: negative for microorganism.
• 2023-08-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: fever unknown and neck lymphma
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Hepato-splenomegaly. Enlarged LNs at retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Some calcifications at pelvic cavity.
    • Collapse of gallbladder.
  • IMP:
    • Hepato-splenomegaly. Enlarged LNs at retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions.
• 2023-08-25 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings: Smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx; fair vocal cord movement.
  • Dx/Conclusion: No finding of mucosal lesion in the study.
• 2023-08-22 CT - neck
  • Diffuse multiple enlarged left neck LNs, mainly in the posterior cervical space.
  • Multiple LAPs also were noted in left supraclavicular space.
  • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of those LNs.
  • Suggest clinical correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2023-08-25 ~ 2023-09-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not classified, lymph nodes of multiple sites, Lugano stage IV
    • Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck
    • Hepatomegaly with splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
    • Nonspecific mesenteric lymphadenitis
    • Acute lymphadenitis of other sites
    • Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency
  • CC
    • fever off and on for 6 months and left neck palpable lymph nodes for 4 months.
  • Present illness
    • The 23-year-old male patient has history of Covid-19 infection and influenza A infection. He has suffered from fever off and on for 6 months and left neck palpable lymph nodes for 4 months, since this April. He went to ShuangHe Hospital for with suspect malignancy by needle aspiration at ShuangHe Hospital on 2023-08-08. CT was scheduled on Aug 29, so he came to our Oncology OPD for help on 8/18 and Neck CT was done on Aug 22. CT report showed diffuse multiple enlarged left neck LNs, mainly in the posterior cervical space. Multiple LAPs also were noted in left supraclavicular space. After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of those LNs.
    • He came to our ER yesterday due to fever again and skin rashes after contrast medium injection. At ER, fever noted with BT 39.7’C. Lab data showed normal white count WBC:8160, and elevated CRP level 17.5. Urinalysis showed no UTI and CxR film showed no pneumonia. Empirical antibiotic Augmentin was given for infection control at ER. Under the impression of Fever and left neck lymphadenopathy, cause unknown, he is admitted to our Infection ward for further evaluation and management on 2023-08-25.     
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, patient received antibiotic with Cravit iv for infection control and cover possible atypical infection, fever off and on after admission under antibiotic treatment, check laboratory data with virus infection EMB, CMV, HIV all showed negative result, the abdominal CT scan showed Hepato-splenomegaly. Enlarged LNs at retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions and mass lestion over nack, the ENT was consulted and Impression of suspect lymphoma. the excisional biopsy for the patient was done on 8/30 and pending phathology.
    • The TB qauntiferon was check and report showed indeterminate, we will keept follow phathology report. Due to persisted fever the antibiotic Gentamicin was added since Aug 29 and check coartisol level showed 0.48 only, added Hydrocortisal 50mg Q8H and the Meta was consulted due to possbile medical effect, or possible related with stress caused adrenal insufficiency, and if the patient performs less adrenal insufficiency symptoms, suggested downgrade steroid dose gradually and check ACTH and corstisol level for evaluation.
    • No more fever and more stable condition, follow up laboratory data on Sep 05, with noraml WBC and CRP 1.7 mg/dL. Pending phathology report if negative finding, he can be discahrge in this week. However, the phathology report showed T- cell Lymphoma, so he was trasfer to Hematologist for continue care and treatment.    
    • After transferred to Hemalogy ward, we arranged heart echo, PET/CT scan, and bone marrow biopsy for the patient. Port-A insertion was arranged and done on 2023-09-11.
    • Lab data was then followed up, and as PET/CT reported Highly suspected lymphoma, c-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), the patient has started his chemotherapy on 9/12 with CHOEP.
    • After chemotherapy started, we followed up the patient’s blood data every day, and there was no more fever noted. We added Feburic, Promeran and Famotidine for symptom prevention, and the patient had no elevation of uric acid and LDH noted. The patient’s first session of chemotherapy was finished on 2023-09-15, and we followed up his lab data on renal function, electrolyte, uric acid and LDH every day.
    • There was no abnormal lab data noted in each follow up, and there was no discomfort or fever noted. Under stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2023-09-18, with OPD follow up arranged on 2023-09-22.
• 2023-08-18 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S
    • He received needle aspiration over neck and lymphoma was suspected at ShuangHe Hospital.
    • Fever for 6 months and Neck tumor were noted since 2023-04.
    • Nonsmoker

[consultation]

• 2025-06-02 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • The 25 y/o man has CD30 negtive relapse Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, stage IV, Ki-67 index: 50%, EBV (+).
    • He’ll do the haploidentical sister RD-Allo PBSCT on 2025/06/12. We need your help for oral management.
  • A
    • we have examined the patient
    • dental OPG showed malpositioned wisdom tooth 18 and 28 and horizontally impacted wisdom tooth. no infectin signs or inflammation at this moment, though
    • plan:
      • explain the findings to the patient
      • keep oral hygiene by toothbrushing
      • no dental extraction is needed at this moment
• 2025-03-10 Neurology
  • Q
    • For tongue tip deviation evaluation
    • This 25-year-old male patient has Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, stage IV, CD3 (+, diffuse), CD20 (focal+ at background B cells), CK(-), CD4(+, diffuse), CD8(+), CD56(focal+, 1%), Ki-67 index: 50%, EBV (+) s/p chemotherapy with CHOEP for 6 times from 2023/09 to 2024/01.
      
    • This time, he has headache around 2 week and then he had high fever 40 degrees on 2025/02/13 or 14. Tongue deviates to the right and left neck LN enlarged since 2025/02. He denied TOCC, but BW loss 5-6 kg within 6 months (GYM per day). He was brought to our ID man for help and took antibiotic, but neck LN size no decreased, so he came to OND ward for suspect T-cell lymphoma relapse. He was admitted on 2025/02/25.
    • After admission, Whole body PET was performed and showed progression T-cell lymphoma. Brain MRI was performed on 2025/02/27 and showed No obvious enhancing lesion over brain parenchyma. A 14.4 nodule lesion was noted over left carotid space, showing mildly homogeneous enhancement. Fever subsided after admission, and the patient is in good spirit and activity now. But tounge tip still deviates to the right when protruded.
    • We sincerely need your profession for the evaluation of this patient. Thank you.
  • A
    • NE
      • Consciousness: GCS E4V5M6, alert
      • pupil: 3mm/3mm, light reflex +/+
      • visual field: intact
      • EOM: no limitation
      • no facial palsy
      • no dysarthria
      • tougue deviation to right side
    • MP :
      • right upper 5, right lower 5
      • left upper 5, left lower 5
      • Sensory: intact and symmetric to pinprick and light touch
      • FNF: no dysmetria
      • Gait: intact
      • Tandem gait: intact           
    • Impression
      • Right deviation of tongue
      • A 14.4 nodule lesion was noted over left carotid space
    • Suggestion
      • Arrange OPD follow-up.
• 2025-02-26 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • The 25 y/o has Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, stage IV, CD3 (+, diffuse), CD20 (focal+ at background B cells), CK(-), CD4(+, diffuse), CD8(+), CD56(focal+, 1%), Ki-67 index: 50%, EBV (+). Due to LN enlarged over left neck, suspect lymphoma relapse. We need your help for LN exision and sent pathology.
    • PET today, Brain MRI at 13:20 on 2025/02/27
  • A
    • I will arrange L’t neck tumor excision on 2025/03/04
• 2023-11-16 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • The 23 y/o man has T-cell lymphoma under chemotherapy. Due to fever and Pseudomonas spp bacteremia from port-a.
  • A
    • A case of T cell lymphoma. Multiple drug resistent Pseudomonas spp bacteremia.
    • Laboratory:
      • 2023-11-13 Procalcitonin (PCT) 1.26 ng/mL
        
      • 2023-11-13 CRP 2.0 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-11-13 Band 3.2 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Neutrophil 71.3 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Lymphocyte 5.3 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Monocyte 11.7 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Eosinophil 1.1 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Basophil 0.0 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Metamyelocyte 5.3 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Promyelocyte 2.1 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 Atypical Lymphocyte 0.0 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 WBC 7.08 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2023-11-13 RBC 4.14 x10^6/uL
        
      • 2023-11-13 HGB 10.7 g/dL
        
      • 2023-11-13 HCT 33.2 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 MCV 80.2 fL
        
      • 2023-11-13 MCH 25.8 pg
        
      • 2023-11-13 MCHC 32.2 g/dL
        
      • 2023-11-13 PLT 324 *10^3/uL
        
      • 2023-11-13 RDW-CV 19.4 %
        
      • 2023-11-13 MPV 9.8 fL
        
    • Impression: Suspect Port-A infection
    • Suggestion:
      • Please change to Meropenem 2000mg i.v. q8h (drip > 4 hours) for 7 to 10 days. Follow up blood culture again.
      • Consider to remove Port-A if bacteria could still be isolate from the Port-A
      • Thanks for your consultation. Please feel free to contact me if any question.
• 2023-11-15 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • for port-A was removed
    • This 23-year-old man, a patient of T-cell lymphoma S/P C/T. He was admitted for C/T, but fever with chills was noted during port-A infusion. The blood culture of port-A showed GNB. We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • S: Port-A removal is consulted.
    • O: vital signs: stable, no fever
      • PE: Port-A over R’t subclavian region
        
      • lab data: see chart
    • A: T-cell lymphoma S/P C/T
    • P: I will arrange Port-A removal, R’t on 2023-11-16
• 2023-09-22 Dermatology
  • Q
    • The 23 y/o man has Peripheral T-cell lymphoma stage IV /p chemotherapy. Due to neutropenia is noted, so he was admitted.
    • Due to skin lesions was noted for 3 days, so we need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from multiple erytehamtous papuleson face,trunk and limbs for wks.
    • Imp: Pityriasis folliculitis
    • Suggestion:
      • Doxyclin 1/ bid
      • Zaditen x1 /bid
      • Zalain cream x1 tube /bid
      • Royalsense *1 tube/bid
• 2023-09-08 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • The 23-year-old male patient has history of Covid-19 infection and influenza A infection. He has suffered from fever off and on for 6 months and left neck palpable lymph nodes for 4 months, since 2023-04.
    • He went to ShuangHe Hospital for with suspect malignancy by needle aspiration at ShuangHe Hospital on 2023-08-08. After lymph node biopsy, pathology report showed T-cell lymphoma. The patient is allergic to contrast and recent lab dat showed low cortisol level.
    • We need your expertise on the patient’s operation on port-A insertion, thank you very much!
  • A
    • S: Port-A insertion is consulted for chemotherapy.
    • O: vital signs: stable, no fever
      • PE: no central vein stenosis
        
      • lab data: see chart
    • A: T-cell lymphoma
    • P: I will arrange Port-A insertion, L’t on 2023-09-12
• 2023-09-04 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Fever and left neck lymphadenopathy for half an year case
    • Suspect malignancy by needle aspiration at Shuang He Hospital on 2023-08-08. and lymph nodes biopsy on 2023-08-30 in our hospital, Neck CT and abdominal sona was done and still showed splenomegaly so we need your consult for evaluation and suggest, thank a lot.
  • A
    • This 23 year old man is a case of fever and left neck lymphadenopathy, cause unknown s/p lymph nodes excisional biopsy on 2023-08-30 in our hospital. Pending pathology result.
    • We will pending pathology result. If pathology show lymphoma, please arrange PET/CT scan, bone marrow examination, 2D heart echo, port A insertion, Anti HBs, Anti HBc, HBsAg, Anti HCV and transfer to 11A ward for further treatment. Thanks for your consultation.
• 2023-08-30 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • Hypocortisol cause unknown?
    • This 23 years old man denied any systemic underlying disease
      • admission due to fever cause unknown.
      • adbominal CT was done in ED and reprot showed: Hepato-splenomegaly; Enlarged LNs at retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions.
      • neck lypho note biopsy on 2023-08-30.
    • we give check laboratory data and Cortisol showed 0.48 only, so we need your consult for evaluatin and suggest, thank a lot.
  • A
    • The patient accepted betamethasone using on 2023/08/26, intermittent fever.
      • Lab data was checked on 2023/08/29, possbile medical effect, or possible related with stress caused adrenal insufficiency
      • Currently, he’s under hydrocortef supply.
    • Suggestion:
      • Because steroid using could mask lab results, and already under steroid using, suggest steroid supply accroding to clinical correlation.
        • If the patient performs less adrenal insufficiency symptoms, downgrade steroid dose gradually.
        • ex. 50mg Q8H -> 50mg Q12H -> 2-3 days later, 50mg QD, and so on
      • For follow up
        • Please check ACTH and cortisol at 8am and 4pm.
        • Please note that ACTH samples must be placed in an ice bath and sent for testing as soon as possible, otherwise the data will be inaccurate.
• 2023-08-25 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • Fever and left neck lymphadenopathy for half an year case
    • Suspect malignancy by needle aspiration at ShuangHe Hospital on 2023-08-08.
    • CT neck done yesterday
    • Consultation for nasopharyx screen and for left neck lymph node excisional biopsy.
  • A
    • Local finding:
      • Oral cavity and oropharynx: fair
      • Neck: left neck soft bulging
      • Scope: Smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx; fair vocal cord movement.
      • Neck CT: multiple enlarged lymph nodes over left level II-IV and supraclavicular region.
    • Impression: suspect lymphoma.
    • Plan: We will arrange excisional biopsy for the patient next Wednesday (2023/08/30) on call
    • Please keep the patient hospitalized.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-20 - Folotyn (pralatrexate) 30mg/m2 57mg IVP 3min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-05-06 - Folotyn (pralatrexate) 30mg/m2 57mg IVP 3min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-29 - Folotyn (pralatrexate) 30mg/m2 57mg IVP 3min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-23 - Folotyn (pralatrexate) 30mg/m2 57mg IVP 3min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-01 - methylprednisolone 500mg NS 250mL 30min D1-4 + etoposide 40mg/m2 76mg NS 250mL 1hr D1-4 + cisplatin 25mg/m2 47mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 3hr D5 (ESHAP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-5 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-5 + palonosetron 250ug D1-5 + NS 250mL D1-5
• 2025-03-11 - methylprednisolone 500mg NS 250mL 30min D1-4 + etoposide 40mg/m2 76mg NS 250mL 1hr D1-4 + cisplatin 25mg/m2 47mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 3hr D5 (ESHAP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-5 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-5 + palonosetron 250ug D1-5 + NS 250mL D1-5
• 2024-01-26 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1430mg NS 500mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 95mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 100mg/m2 190mg NS 500mL D1-3 + prednisolone 50mg BID D1-5 (CHOEP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-12-27 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1420mg NS 500mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 94mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 100mg/m2 189mg NS 500mL D1-3 + prednisolone 50mg BID D1-5 (CHOEP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-12-09 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1410mg NS 500mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 94mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 100mg/m2 188mg NS 500mL D1-3 + prednisolone 50mg BID D1-5 (CHOEP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-11-13 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1390mg NS 500mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 100mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL D1-3 + prednisolone 50mg BID D1-5 (CHOEP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-10-23 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1350mg NS 500mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 100mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL D1-3 + prednisolone 50mg BID D1-5 (CHOEP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-10-02 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1350mg NS 500mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 100mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL D1-3 + prednisolone 50mg BID D1-5 (CHOEP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-09-12 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1330mg NS 500mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 88mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 100mg/m2 177mg NS 500mL D1-3 + prednisolone 50mg BID D1-5 (CHOEP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-3

[note]

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma ESHAP (etoposide methylprednisolone cytarabine cisplatin) - 2025-06-02 - https://www.eviq.org.au/haematology-and-bmt/lymphoma/other-b-cell-lymphoma/124-eshap-etoposide-methylprednisolone-cytarabine

• Treatment schedule
  • Cycle 1 to 3
    • Day 1 to 4
      • Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
        • 500 mg (IV infusion)
        • in 50 mL to 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 30 minutes
      • Cisplatin
        • 25 mg/m2 (IV infusion)
        • in 1000 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 24 hours
      • Etoposide
        • 40 mg/m2 (IV infusion)
        • in 500 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 30 to 60 minutes
    • Day 5
      • Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
        • 500 mg (IV infusion)
        • in 50 mL to 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 30 minutes
      • Cytarabine (Ara-C)
        • 2,000 mg/m2 (IV infusion)
        • in 500 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 2 to 3 hours
    • Day 6
      • Pegfilgrastim
        • 6 mg (Subcut)
        • inject subcutaneously 24 hours after chemotherapy
  • Etopophos (etoposide phosphate) 113.6 mg is equivalent to etoposide 100 mg. Doses in this protocol are expressed as etoposide.
  • Frequency:
    • 21 days to 28 days depending on myelosuppression
  • Cycles:
    • 3 to 6

Initial treatment of peripheral T cell lymphoma - INDUCTION THERAPY - 2023-11-24 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/initial-treatment-of-peripheral-t-cell-lymphoma

• Fit, younger patients
  • For medically fit, younger patients with CD30-negative PTCL, we suggest CHOEP rather than CHOP or more intensive regimens. Compared with CHOP, CHOEP is associated with better clinical outcomes and moderately increased toxicity; other intensive regimens are associated with similar outcomes but substantially greater toxicity.
  • CHOEP administration - Many experts limit use of CHOEP to medically fit patients <=60 or 65 years because of toxicity.
  • In CHOEP, intravenous etoposide 100 mg/m2 on days 1 through 3 of each 21-day cycle is added to the CHOP regimen. An alternate version of CHOEP administers intravenous etoposide 100 mg/m2 on day 1 of CHOP, followed by oral etoposide 200 mg/m2 on days 2 and 3 of each 21-day cycle. The higher oral dose of etoposide is necessary due to poor bioavailability with oral administration.
  • PET3 is performed after the first three cycles of CHOEP in order to decide whether to give three additional cycles of induction or treat for refractory PTCL (as described above for BV+CHP).
• Older or less-fit patients
  • For older or less medically fit individuals of any age with CD30-negative PTCL, we favor CHOP induction therapy to avoid the increased toxicity associated with CHOEP.
  • CHOP administration - CHOP is given every three weeks for three cycles, followed by PET3 to guide completion of six total cycles of CHOP (for patients with CR or PR) versus management for refractory disease.

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2025-06-03

This is a 25-year-old male with CD30-negative relapsed peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), stage IV, EBV-positive, Ki-67 index 50%, initially treated with CHOEP (2023-09 to 2024-01), then with ESHAP (from 2025-03), and currently receiving Folotyn (pralatrexate) weekly since 2025-04-23. Most recent PET (2025-05-26) demonstrates partial to complete metabolic response. He is planned for haploidentical allogeneic PBSCT on 2025-06-12. Current vitals and labs are stable. Liver enzymes, previously elevated, are improving (ALT 105 U/L on 2025-06-02 vs. peak 315 U/L on 2025-05-13). CBC parameters have also stabilized, and electrolytes, renal function, and coagulation are within acceptable range.

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Problem 1. Relapsed CD30-negative Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (Stage IV, EBV+, Ki-67 50%)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Recurrent CD30-negative PTCL, stage IV, EBV(+), Ki-67 50% (pathology 2025-03-04)
  • Imaging:
    • 2025-02-26 PET: new FDG-avid lesions; yc-stage IV, progression
    • 2025-05-26 PET: much less FDG uptake; partial to complete metabolic response
  • Treatment course:
    • CHOEP ×6 (2023-09 to 2024-01), ESHAP ×2 (2025-03-11, 2025-04-01), Folotyn 30mg/m² weekly since 2025-04-23
    • Planned for haploidentical PBSCT from elder sister on 2025-06-12
  • ECOG 0 (progress note 2025-06-02)
  • No reported lymphoma-related symptoms; no fever, no lymphadenopathy (progress note 2025-06-02)
• Assessment
  • Disease shows objective radiographic response with PET (2025-05-26) indicating treatment efficacy
  • Transitioning to curative-intent haploidentical allo-HSCT, which is consistent with NCCN HCT guidelines (2025-02-28 version) for relapsed/refractory PTCL after achieving response
  • Weekly pralatrexate is tolerable; no reported mucositis, myelosuppression, or serious AEs
  • ECOG 0, supporting performance status suitability for transplant
• Recommendation
  • Continue current pralatrexate schedule through conditioning phase unless toxicity emerges
  • Maintain transplant preparation:
    • Coordinate with CVS for Hickman line (planned 2025-06-05)
    • Ensure oral hygiene per OMFS consultation (2025-06-02)
    • Confirm G-CSF mobilization schedule for donor
  • Consider repeat CBC and LFTs before conditioning to reassess marrow and liver reserve

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Problem 2. Hepatocellular enzyme elevation (ALT-dominant hepatopathy)

• Objective
  • ALT trends: peaked at 315 U/L (2025-05-13), declined to 180 (2025-05-30), and now 105 (2025-06-02)
  • AST also improved: 123 (2025-05-13) → 29 (2025-06-02)
  • Bilirubin remains normal: total 0.6 mg/dL, direct 0.10 mg/dL on 2025-06-02
  • ALP within normal limits: 70 U/L (2025-06-02)
  • No imaging evidence of hepatic lesion (PET 2025-05-26), and albumin stable at 4.6 g/dL (2025-06-02)
  • Pralatrexate initiated 2025-04-23; ALT began rising by 2025-05-06
  • No co-administered known hepatotoxins; on BaoGan (silymarin) since 2025-06-02
• Assessment
  • Likely drug-induced hepatotoxicity, possibly from pralatrexate, though reversible and non-cholestatic
  • Absence of hepatic synthetic dysfunction or bilirubin elevation suggests preserved hepatic reserve
  • Downward trend is reassuring; silymarin may support hepatoprotection
• Recommendation
  • Continue silymarin; monitor ALT/AST every 3–5 days
  • Ensure hydration and nutrition support
  • Avoid additional hepatotoxins
  • Do not delay conditioning regimen if enzymes continue to decline and bilirubin remains normal

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Problem 3. Electrolyte and Renal Function Status

• Objective
  • Creatinine stable: 0.77 mg/dL on 2025-06-02; eGFR 130.8 mL/min/1.73m²
  • K: 3.7 mmol/L, Na: 140 mmol/L, Mg: 1.7 mg/dL (2025-06-02)
  • LDH mildly elevated: 174 U/L (2025-06-02), improved from prior 208–336 U/L
  • Albumin 4.6 g/dL, uric acid 5.2 mg/dL (2025-06-02)
  • No evidence of dehydration, mucositis, or tumor lysis
• Assessment
  • Electrolytes are currently stable and within target; prior hyperuricemia has resolved
  • Mild LDH elevation may reflect residual disease metabolism or cell turnover from pralatrexate
  • No current signs of TLS or renal impairment
• Recommendation
  • Maintain hydration with NS as per current order
  • Continue febuxostat if previously prescribed for hyperuricemia prophylaxis
  • Monitor Mg and K, especially peri-transplant
  • LDH trending downward, continue surveillance

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Problem 4. Seizure Prophylaxis

• Objective
  • On phenytoin 100 mg PO TID since 2025-06-02
  • No seizure episodes reported
  • APTT, INR, PLT, and HGB normal (APTT 27.9 sec, INR 0.94, PLT 247 ×10³/uL on 2025-06-02)
  • Renal and hepatic function adequate for phenytoin metabolism
• Assessment
  • Intended as prophylaxis prior to high-dose chemotherapy conditioning regimen
  • No evidence of phenytoin-related toxicity or breakthrough seizure
• Recommendation
  • Continue phenytoin as scheduled
  • Consider checking serum phenytoin level if prolonged use planned
  • Monitor for neurologic side effects, hepatic enzyme induction

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Problem 5. Preparation for Allogeneic Transplant

• Objective
  • Target transplant date: 2025-06-12 (per OMFS consult)
  • CVS consult pending for Hickman line on 2025-06-05
  • OMFS cleared oral condition (2025-06-02), no need for extraction
  • ECOG 0; CBC and biochemistry support fitness for transplant conditioning
  • Current antimicrobials:
    • Myfungin (micafungin) 50mg IVD QD
    • Cravit (levofloxacin) 500mg 1.5E PO QDAC
    • Neomycin 250mg 1# PO QID
    • Aqua Easy Antiseptic Solution (chlorhexidine gluconate 2%) QS TOPI PREOP
• Assessment
  • Multidisciplinary coordination is ongoing and on schedule
  • No major contraindications to initiating conditioning regimen
  • Infections are currently prophylactically managed; no signs of active infection
• Recommendation
  • Final transplant checklist:
    • Confirm donor schedule (G-CSF mobilization 2025-05-24 to 2025-05-29)
    • Review updated serology, coagulation, and crossmatch pre-conditioning
    • Ensure daily CBC and LFT monitoring post-conditioning
    • Consider early nutrition and PT consult to maintain PS

[Phenytoin vs. Levetiracetam for Seizure Prophylaxis in Busulfan-Based Allo-PBSCT]

1. Mechanism of Action

Aspect	Phenytoin	Levetiracetam
Mechanism	Blocks voltage-gated Na⁺ channels	Binds to synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, modulates NT release
Effect	Stabilizes neuronal membranes, suppresses seizure spread	Broad-spectrum anticonvulsant

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2. Dosing for Busulfan Prophylaxis

Parameter	Phenytoin	Levetiracetam
Adult Dose	1.25 mg/kg IV/PO every 6 hrs	500–1000 mg IV/PO twice daily
Pediatric Dose	1.25 mg/kg IV/PO every 6 hrs	10–20 mg/kg/day IV/PO divided q12h
Duration	Start 1–2 days pre-busulfan; continue until 24–48 hrs post-last dose	Start 6–24 hrs pre-busulfan; continue 24–48 hrs post-last dose
Loading Dose	Not used in busulfan protocols	Not required
TDM Required	Yes (target: 10–20 µg/mL)	No

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3. Pharmacokinetics

Aspect	Phenytoin	Levetiracetam
Half-life	7–42 hours (nonlinear kinetics)	6–8 hours
Metabolism	Hepatic (CYP2C9, CYP2C19)	Minimal hepatic metabolism
Elimination	Dose-dependent hepatic clearance	Renal (unchanged drug)
Key Interaction	Induces CYP3A4 → ↑ busulfan clearance by 15–20%	No CYP interactions → preserves busulfan PK

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4. Drug Interactions

Aspect	Phenytoin	Levetiracetam
Busulfan Interaction	Clinically significant: Alters busulfan levels	None
CYP Induction	Strong inducer (CYP3A4/2C9/UGT)	None
Antifungal DDIs	Contraindicated with azoles (e.g., voriconazole)	Safe
Other DDIs	Warfarin, calcineurin inhibitors, chemotherapy	Minimal

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5. Safety Profile

Aspect	Phenytoin	Levetiracetam
CNS Effects	Nystagmus, ataxia, cerebellar toxicity	Fatigue, irritability (rare)
Rash	Risk of SJS/TEN	Rare
Hepatotoxicity	Dose-dependent (e.g., elevated LFTs)	None
Monitoring	LFTs, CBC, albumin, drug levels	None

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6. Efficacy in Busulfan Protocols

Metric	Phenytoin	Levetiracetam
Seizure Prevention	9.3% failure rate	100% efficacy in studies
Pediatric Safety	4% seizure risk	0% seizure risk

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7. Guideline Alignment

Source	Phenytoin	Levetiracetam
EBMT	Not recommended	Preferred agent
Institutional Use	Legacy protocols only	First-line in >90% of centers (2025 data)

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8. Final Recommendation

Scenario	Preferred Agent	Rationale
All allo-PBSCT patients	Levetiracetam	Superior efficacy, no interactions, better safety
Hepatic impairment	Levetiracetam	No hepatic metabolism
Pediatrics	Levetiracetam	0% seizure risk vs. phenytoin’s 4%
Phenytoin Use	Avoid unless contraindications to levetiracetam	Obsolete due to inefficacy and toxicity risks

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9. Dosing Protocol

• Levetiracetam Regimen
  • Adults: 1000 mg IV/PO every 12 hours
    • Start 6–24 hrs before busulfan
      
    • Continue 48 hrs after last busulfan dose
      
  • Pediatrics: 20 mg/kg/dose IV/PO every 12 hours
    • Max 1500 mg/day
• Phenytoin (if mandated)
  • Adults/Pediatrics: 1.25 mg/kg IV/PO every 6 hrs
    • Start 48 hrs pre-busulfan
      
    • TDM mandatory (adjust for albumin/renal function)

10. Recommendation

• Levetiracetam is the unequivocal first-line choice for busulfan-associated seizure prophylaxis in allo-PBSCT. Phenytoin should be reserved for rare cases of levetiracetam intolerance.

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A point-by-point comparison of phenytoin and levetiracetam for busulfan-induced seizure prophylaxis in allo-PBSCT, supported by evidence:

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1. Efficacy

• Levetiracetam:
  • 100% seizure prevention in multiple studies (0/216 patients in pediatric cohorts, 0/36 adults) 2[5].
    
  • Superior to phenytoin in head-to-head trials (0% vs. 4% seizures, p=0.007) [5].
• Phenytoin:
  • 9.3% seizure incidence (4/43 patients), similar to no prophylaxis (3.1%) [3][6].
    
  • No significant benefit over placebo (p=0.203) [3][6].

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2. Dosing

• Levetiracetam:
  • Adults: 500–1000 mg twice daily 2.
    
  • Pediatrics: 10–20 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours [2][5].
    
  • Start 6–24 hours pre-busulfan, continue 24–48 hours post-last dose 2.
• Phenytoin:
  • Adults/Pediatrics: 1.25 mg/kg every 6 hours [3][6].
    
  • Requires therapeutic drug monitoring (target: 10–20 µg/mL) [3][6].

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3. Pharmacokinetic Interactions

• Levetiracetam:
  • No CYP450 interactions, preserving busulfan pharmacokinetics [4][5].
• Phenytoin:
  • Induces CYP3A4, increasing busulfan clearance by 15–20% (risk of subtherapeutic exposure) [3][6].
    
  • Contraindicated with azoles (e.g., voriconazole) due to mutual toxicity [3][6].

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4. Safety

• Levetiracetam:
  • No serious adverse events reported; mild fatigue/irritability in <5% of patients [4][5].
    
  • No hepatic or renal dose adjustments required [2][5].
• Phenytoin:
  • 9.5% toxicity risk (nystagmus, ataxia, coma) even at therapeutic levels [3][6].
    
  • Linked to SJS/TEN, hepatotoxicity, and hematologic abnormalities [3][6].

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5. Practical Considerations

• Levetiracetam:
  • No therapeutic drug monitoring needed [2][5].
    
  • Available in oral/IV formulations without dose conversion [4][5].
• Phenytoin:
  • Requires dose adjustments for hypoalbuminemia/uremia [3][6].
    
  • Obsolete in modern protocols due to inefficacy and toxicity [3][6].

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6. Guideline Alignment

• Levetiracetam:
  • Preferred agent per EBMT and institutional protocols (2025 data) [3][5].
• Phenytoin:
  • Not recommended due to lack of efficacy and safety concerns [3][6].

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Final Recommendation

Levetiracetam is the first-line choice for busulfan-induced seizure prophylaxis in allo-PBSCT, supported by:

• 100% efficacy across studies 2[5].
  
• No drug interactions with busulfan or immunosuppressants [4][5].
  
• Superior safety compared to phenytoin [3][5][6].

Phenytoin should be avoided except in rare cases of levetiracetam intolerance.

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References:

1 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6132870/ 2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36843563/ 3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36071908/ 4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32026356/ [5] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33894096/ [6] https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2022.928550/full [7] https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82426316.pdf [8] https://bmtctn.net/system/files/0901_MDS_AML_v5.pdf [9] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1083879119301508 [10] https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cancer/if-hp-cancer-guide-bmt-manual.pdf

2024-01-29

[reconciliation]

Lab results on 2024-01-25 indicated normal liver and kidney function tests, with serum uric acid levels at 9.0 mg/dL, suggesting hyperuricemia. This condition is being managed with Feburic (febuxostat), and there are no discrepancies in medication.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-29 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 19 dB HL; LE 26 dB HL.
  • RE WNL.
  • LE normal to mild SNHL
• 2025-05-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines and L5 spine. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2025-05-24 MRI - brain
  • Imp: No brain nodule or metastasis. Mild cortical brain atrophy.
• 2025-05-23 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism involving the lower portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a right pulmonary hilar lymph node and in a large lymph node in the upper abdomen junst between stomach and liver. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with multiple liver metastases.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left sternoclavicular junction. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-05-22 Pathology - esophagus biopsy
  • Esophagus, middle, 30 cm below incisor, biopsy — high grade dysplasia
  • Section shows 2 pieces of squamous mucosa with high grade dysplasia.
• 2025-05-22 CXR
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of T-L spine
  • coronary arterial calcification
• 2025-05-22 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • An ulcerative tumor was noted at 35-39 cm below the incisors. A about 1.5 cm brownish area was ntoed at 30 cm below the incisors. Biopsy was done. Lugol’s solution chromoendoscope showed mosaic pattern of when esophagus.
  • EUS findings
    • EUS with UM-25R showed hypoechoic lesion with whole layer involve. The length measured 5 cm by EUS probe. Three paraesophageal LAPs were noted
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, T3N2Mx, lower esophagus
    • Advanced esophageal lesion, middle esophagus, s/p biopsy
• 2025-05-14 CT
  • Findings
    • Lungs: mild Rt upper lobe centrilobular emphysema.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • esophagus: circumferential wall thickening with ulceration at L/3 and lumiminal narrowing (length 46mm).
      • extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Heart: midseptal hypertrophy of IVS
      • mild calcified aortic valves.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • a large mass with area of necrosis (40x45mm) in central of posterior abdomen, above celiac axis, like a large metastatic LAP.
      • many metastatic hepatic tumors up to 27mm.
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophagea cancer T3N1M1
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2025-05-08 Pathology - esophagus biopsy
  • Esophagus, upper, 35-40 cm below incisor, biopsy — moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, it show moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma composed of proliferation of non-keratinizing atypical squamous tumor cells and invasive growth pattern.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals
    • p53: aberrant (strong diffuse staining),
    • p16: negative,
    • P40: positive,
    • CDX-2: focal weak immunoreactive.
• 2025-05-08 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Finding
    • Esophagus:
      • Several mucosal breaks lessre then 5 mm were noted at lower esophagus.
      • An ulcerative mass was noted at 35-40 cm below the incisors. NBI + Magnified showed JES type B3 IPCL. Biopsy was done
    • Stomach:
      • Hyperemic patches were noted at antrum.
      • Several 0.2-0.4 cm H1 ulcers were noted at antrum. CLO test was done.
    • Duodenum:
      • Two ulcer scars were noted at LC and GC side of bulb.
      • Several shallow ulcers were noted bulb
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A
    • Esophageal cancer, lower esophagus, s/p biopsy
    • Superfical gastritis, antrum
    • Gastric ulcer, multiple, antrum, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenal ulcer scar, bulb, LC, GC
    • Duodenal ulcer, multiple, bulb
  • CLO test: Positive
• 2025-05-08 Sonography - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Liver:
      • Fine echotexture. Several hypoechoic lesions up to 2.9 cm at both lobes
    • Pancreas:
      • Part of head and part of tail masked
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumor, multiple, probably metastatic tumor, rule out hemangioma

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-23 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
• 2025-05-19 Ascites tapping
  • Course: 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion.
  • Findings: 1500 ml light bloody color ascites was drained.
• 2025-05-11 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left posterior fascicular block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-05-10 CT
  • Indication: Ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreatic tail with adjacent structures invasion, Lymph nodes, liver and lung metastases, T4N2M1, stage IV
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
    • Nodular lesions at right lower lobe up to 0.75cm is found. Lung mets is considered.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Soft tissue mass at pancreatic tail with extensive vascular invasion and liver mets. Pancreatic cancer is considered.
    • Minimal ascites is found.
    • Bilateral renal stones are noted.
  • Imp:
    • Pancreatic cancer at tail with vascular invasion, liver meta and lung mets.
• 2025-05-08 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Numeous hyperechoic tumors extensive occupied the liver parenchyma.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • GB was not seen. No bile duct dilatation.
    • Pancreas:
      • Pancreatic tail tumor blocked by bowel gas
    • Ascites:
      • Small to moderate
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors, compatible with hepatic metastasis
    • Pancreatic tail tumor with splenic invasion, compatible with pancreatic cancer
    • Ascites, mild to moderate
• 2025-05-06 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, descending colon, cold snare polypectomy (A) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, hot snare polypectomy (B) — Tubulovillous adenoma with low grade dysplasia.
  • Colorectum, distal sigmoid colon, hot snare polypectomy and cold snare polypectomy (C) — Hyperplastic polyps x2
• 2025-05-02 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, upper body, PW, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of gastric mucosal tissue with pleomorphic, low columnar to cuboidal neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and papillary patterns. Focal mucin secretion and vascular invasion can be found. The finding is compatible with invasive ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreas. Suggest clinical and imaging correlation.
• 2025-05-02 Pathology - pancreas
  • Pancreas, EUS-FNB — Ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of pancreatic tissue with nests, cords, and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells with glandular differentiation, embedded in desmoplatic stroma.
• 2025-04-30 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Numeous hyperechoic tumors extensive occupied the liver parenchyma.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Small GB. No bile duct dilatation.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
      • A heterogeneous hypoechoic tumor with irregular margin sized at least 7.41 cm at taile region, with invasion into spleen
    • Ascites:
      • Small to moderate
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors, compatible with hepatic metastasis
    • Pancreatic tail tumor with splenic invasion, compatible with pancreatic cancer
    • Ascites, mild to moderate
  • Suggestion:
    • Correlate with CT and MR
• 2025-04-29 MRI - pancreas
  • Findings
    • A poor enhancing tumor (9.7cm) in pancreatic tail with adjacent structures (stomach, spleen, left adrenal, left kidney, celiac trunk, splenic artery, splenic vein) invasion.
    • Some LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Multiple liver tumors.
    • Some small nodules in bil. basal lungs.
    • Small amount ascites.
  • IMP:
    • In favor of pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases. Small amount ascites.
• 2025-04-29 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (9.7cm) in pancreatic tail with adjacent structures (stomach, spleen, left adrenal, left kidney, celiac trunk, splenic artery, splenic vein) invasion. Some LNs at retroperitoneum. Multiple liver tumors.
    • Bil. tiny renal stones.
    • Some small nodules in bil. basal lungs.
    • Small amount ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)
• 2025-03-13 EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break > 5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • Diffuse erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found at stomach, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenum:
      • Erythematous change of duodenal mucosa with tiny ulcers were found at bulb
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B
    • Pan-gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenitis with tiny ulcers, bulb
  • CLO test: Positive

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-30 ~ 2025-05-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreatic tail with adjacent structures invasion, Lymph nodes, liver and lung metastases, T4N2M1, stage IV
    • Hyperbilirubinemia, liver metastasis related
    • Duodenitis with tiny ulcers,
    • Helicobacter pylori infection status post treatment
    • Colon polyp, descending colon, sigmoid colon status post polypectomy
    • Cachexia
    • Abnormal results of liver function studies
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
    • Port-a insertion via left cephalic vein on 2025/05/08
  • CC
    • Epigastric pain for days since 2025-03    
  • Present illness history
    • This 62 year-old man denied systemic disease such as DM or HTN before.
    • This time, he came to ER for upper abdominal pain since 2025-03, he visited GI OPD where EGD was perfromed and revealed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B; Pan-gastritis, s/p CLO test; Duodenitis with tiny ulcers, bulb then PPI was given since then and medication for CLO test Positive was also givne sicne 2025/03/25.
    • Due to abdomianl pain persisted, he visited our ER for help. At ER, physical exam showed abdomen: soft, tenderness over epigastric. Blood analysis showed leukocytosis (18.86 *10^3/uL), elevated CRP level (4.5 mg/dL), elevated hepatobiliary enzyme (AST/ALT 41/41 U/L,TBI 1.87 mg/dl, ALK-P 307 IU/L, r-GT 582 U/L).
    • Abdominal CT revealed R/O pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases. Bil. tiny renal stones. Small amount ascites. Pancreas With and without contrast MRI of pancreas revealed In favor of pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases. Small amount ascites.
    • Under the impression of pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases, he was admittted to ward for further evaluation and management.        
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 62-year-old man was diagnosed with Ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated of the pancreatic tail, with adjacent structures invasion (stomach, spleen, left adrenal, left kidney, celiac trunk, splenic artery, splenic vein), LNs, liver and lung metastases. The clinical stage is cT4N2M1, stage IV.
    • His initial presentation epigastric pain that had persisted for one month. He began palliative systemic therapy [first-cycle GASL chemotherapy (Gemcitabine, Abraxane, TS-1, and Leucovorin)] on 2025-05-09.
    • After admission, he received antibiotic treatment with Brosym for infection control and adequate IV fluid supplement supplement for poor appetite. The turmor makers survey shhowed elevated CA199 and CEA level.
    • Abdominal sonography revealed: 1. Hepatic tumors, compatible with hepatic metastasis, 2. Pancreatic tail tumor with splenic invasion, compatible with pancreatic cancer, 3. Mild to moderate ascites. Diuretic agent was prescribed. EUS/FNB of pancreatic, gastric mucosa, and liver were performed smoothly on 2025/05/02. The pancreatic pathology showed ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. The stomach pathology showed adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. Colonoscopy was performed and revealed colon polyp, desending colon, sigmoid colon status post polypectomy and biopsy. The pathology of sigmoid colon/ descending colon showed tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia.
    • An oncologost was consulted for chemotherapy. A port A was placement by general surgeon. He was transferred to the oncology ward for chemotherapy on 2025/05/08.
    • He received port-a insertion via left cephalic vein on 2025/05/08, and C1 chemotherapy with Gemcitabine/ Nab-Paclitaxel plus TS-1 2tab BID (05/09 to 05/15), Folina 2tab BID (05/09 to 05/15) on 2025/05/09;
    • Imperan for nausea with vomiting, Bao-gan for poor liver function, Bfuid for nutrition support, Albumin by self-paid plus Lasix for Ascites.
    • Pain control with OxyNorm plus Morphin PRN, Megest were given. Hyperbilirubinemia, gave Bao-gab, Uliden treatment. Albumin by self-paid for ascites, and edema.
    • Consulted Family physician for combine hospice care.
    • Check liver function markers qd was performed and idex gradually improved. Abdominal tapping (2025/05/19) 1500 ml light bloody color ascites was drained.
    • C1D15 chemotherapy with Gemzar/Abraxane on 2025/05/23 & TS-1 2# po bid + Folina 2# po bid were given on 2025/05/23 to 2025/05/29, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Follow-up liver function marker showd TBI 2.44 on 2025/05/26. He was discharged on 2025/05/26 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 5D
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# QID 5D
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD 5D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# BID 5D
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 4mg) 1# Q6H 5D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# QID 5D
    • TS-1 (tegafur 25mg, gimeracil 7.25mg, oteracil potassium 24.5mg) 2# BID 4D (2025-05-23 to 05/29 18:00)
    • Folina (folinate 15mg) 2# BID 4D (2025-05-23 to 05/29 18:00)
    • Alcos-Anal Oint (sodium oleate) BID EXT 7D
• 2025-03-25 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen JianHua
  • Prescription
    • Amoxicillin 250mg 2# QID 14D
    • Klaricid (clarithromycin 500mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# BIDAC 14D

[consultation]

• 2025-05-12 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • For combine hospice care.
    • This 62 year-old man denied systemic disease such as DM or HTN before.
    • This time, he came to ER for upper abdominal pain since this March, he visited GI OPD where EGD was perfromed and revealed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B; Pan-gastritis, s/p CLO test; Duodenitis with tiny ulcers, bulb then PPI was given since then and medication for CLO test positive was also givne sicne 2025/03/25.
    • Due to abdomianl pain persisted, he visited our ER for help. At ER, physical exam showed abdomen:soft,tenderness over epigastric. Blood analysis showed leukocytosis (18.86 *10^3/uL), elevated CRP level (4.5 mg/dL), elevated hepatobiliary enzyme (AST/ALT 41/41 U/L, TBI 1.87 mg/dl, ALK-P 307 IU/L, r-GT 582 U/L).
    • Abdominal CT revealed R/O pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases. Bil. tiny renal stones. Small amount ascites. Pancreas with and without contrast MRI of pancreas revealed In favor of pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases. Small amount ascites.
    • Under the impression of pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases, he was admittted to ward for further evaluation and management.    
    • Due to family want to want to know hospice care, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This is a 62y/o man without any known PMH. This time he was admitted due to abdominal pain which was diagnosed with pancreatic tail cancer wityh adjacent invation, LNs, liver and lung metastasis. We had visited the patient and his wife which they had hesitated for any information on hospice or palliative management.
    • Therefore we only approached and introduce pain control with Morphine, which the patient had claimed that he had felt pain over his RUQ and does not relieve with current pain control. Tramadol could be increased to maximum dose, and oral oxycodone may be adjusted to IV form of Morphine use with basic dose from 3mg PRNQ2H for if pain. We will see if we can meet the patient’s daughter for further explaination of palliative and hospice purpose and management.
    • Indication: pancreatic cancer
    • Plan: combine care
• 2025-05-06 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Under the impression of pancreatic tail malignancy with adjacent structures invasion, LNs, liver and lung metastases, he was admittted to ward for further evaluation and management.    
  • A
    • EUS FNB of pancreas, liver, and gastric was performed on 2025/05/02, the pathology of pancreas showed ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated; the pathology of gastric showed adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, we need your evaluation and advice, thank you
    • This 62-year-old man has metastatic pancreatic ductal carcinoma, with invasion to adjacent structures and metastases to lymph nodes, liver, and lungs. We are consulted regarding further treatment planning. A discussion with the patient regarding palliative chemotherapy will be arranged.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-23 - TS-1 (tegafur 25mg, gimeracil 7.25mg, oteracil potassium 24.5mg) 2# BID PO D1-7 + Folina (folinate 15mg) 2# BID D1-7 + gemcitabline 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min (80%) + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 180mg 30min (80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-05-09 - TS-1 (tegafur 25mg, gimeracil 7.25mg, oteracil potassium 24.5mg) 2# BID PO D1-7 + Folina (folinate 15mg) 2# BID D1-7 + gemcitabline 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min (80%) + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 230mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

[note]

A phase II randomized study of gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in combination with S- 1/LV (GASL) or oxaliplatin (GAP) as first-line treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer — https://www.annalsofoncology.org/article/S0923-7534(24)03110-7/fulltext

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-06-02

This is a 62-year-old man with biopsy-proven ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic tail, moderately differentiated, with invasion of adjacent structures (stomach, spleen, adrenal, kidney, vessels) and metastases to liver, lung, and lymph nodes, clinical stage T4N2M1, stage IV. He presents with persistent abdominal pain, cachexia, and hyperbilirubinemia, and has received first-cycle GASL chemotherapy (Gemcitabine, Abraxane, TS-1, and Leucovorin) between 2025-05-09 and 2025-05-29. He underwent ascites drainage (1500 mL, bloody) on 2025-05-19. His course is complicated by leukocytosis, refractory anemia, and liver dysfunction. As of 2025-06-02, he is afebrile and hemodynamically stable with SpO2 98–99%, and on supportive care including TPN, analgesics, and antibiotics (ceftazidime).

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Problem 1. Pancreatic cancer with liver and lung metastases (T4N2M1, Stage IV)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis confirmed via EUS-FNB on pancreas and gastric biopsy: ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated (Pathology 2025-05-02)
  • Imaging: MRI and CT showed 9.7 cm pancreatic tail mass with adjacent structure invasion, multiple liver tumors, and bilateral lung nodules (MRI 2025-04-29, CT 2025-04-29)
  • Tumor markers: CEA rose from >9500.00 ng/mL (2025-05-19) to 5837.22 ng/mL (2025-06-02); CA199 decreased from 947.16 U/mL (2025-05-26) to 870.90 U/mL (2025-06-02)
  • Chemotherapy: GASL (Gemcitabine, Nab-paclitaxel, TS-1, and Folina) initiated on 2025-05-09 and continued on 2025-05-23
• Assessment
  • Biopsy and imaging confirm advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with metastases. The response to first-cycle chemotherapy is uncertain; tumor markers fluctuated but remain significantly elevated.
  • Slight decline in CA199 may suggest biochemical stabilization, but CEA remains critically high. No post-treatment imaging is available for response assessment.
  • The patient remains symptomatic with cachexia and ascites, suggesting limited benefit so far.
• Recommendation
  • Continue palliative intent: reassess radiologically with CT or MRI within 2–4 weeks to evaluate response.
  • Monitor CEA/CA199 serially (q1–2 weeks).
  • Consider dose-adjustment or alternate regimen (e.g., mFOLFIRINOX) if GASL response remains minimal and performance status allows.
  • Coordinate hospice team and ensure patient/family are aware of limited prognosis.

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Problem 2. Liver dysfunction and hyperbilirubinemia

• Objective
  • Elevated bilirubin: peaked at 4.76 mg/dL (2025-05-12), decreased to 2.13 mg/dL (2025-05-30), now 1.67 mg/dL (2025-06-02)
  • AST/ALT: peaked at 124/90 U/L (2025-05-12), now normalized to 25/23 U/L (2025-06-02)
  • Alkaline phosphatase 182 U/L, r-GT 240 U/L (2025-06-02); prior r-GT was 582 U/L (2025-04-29)
  • No biliary obstruction on imaging; consistent hepatic metastases seen (MRI 2025-04-29)
• Assessment
  • Improvement in liver enzymes and bilirubin suggests biochemical response or recovery from acute hepatopathy, possibly due to tumor burden reduction or supportive care.
  • Cholestatic pattern persists (elevated ALP and r-GT), likely due to hepatic metastases and impaired bile drainage.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring liver function daily while inpatient, especially during chemotherapy.
  • Maintain current use of BaoGan (silymarin), Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid), and albumin as tolerated.
  • Reassess hepatic lesion burden by imaging post-C2 chemotherapy to evaluate intrahepatic progression or regression.

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Problem 3. Ascites and cachexia

• Objective
  • Ascites tapping on 2025-05-19: 1500 mL blood-tinged fluid; analysis showed low protein (<3 g/dL), lymphocyte-predominant, compatible with malignant ascites
  • Daily weight loss of 4 kg in 4 days reported (Duty note 2025-05-30)
  • TPN started on 2025-06-02; Spiron (spironolactone) prescribed (2025-05-30), OxyNorm (oxycodone), Megest (megestrol) also included for cachexia
• Assessment
  • Malignant ascites is consistent with peritoneal carcinomatosis or hepatic metastasis-related portal hypertension.
  • Patient is severely malnourished and losing weight rapidly despite recent chemotherapy; nutritional intake has been poor (cachexia confirmed on multiple notes).
• Recommendation
  • Continue TPN short-term; assess for gradual transition to enteral if tolerated.
  • Maintain spironolactone if ascites remains responsive.
  • Repeat abdominal US or POCUS to assess for fluid reaccumulation.
  • Consider early palliative care discussion focusing on quality of life and symptom control.

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Problem 4. Leukocytosis with possible infection

• Objective
  • WBC elevated persistently: 21.83 x10^3/uL (2025-06-02), 13.20 x10^3/uL (2025-05-30), with neutrophil predominance (68.2% on 2025-06-02)
  • Fever not documented; CRP 4.5 mg/dL (2025-04-29)
  • Currently on Sinturn (ceftazidime) 1g IV Q8H as of 2025-05-30
• Assessment
  • Persistent leukocytosis may be paraneoplastic or secondary to infection (e.g., translocation via gut/liver/ascitic fluid). However, the absence of fever and low CRP trend argue against fulminant sepsis.
  • Prophylactic antibiotics may be reasonable due to immunocompromised status post-chemotherapy and large volume ascites.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Sinturn (ceftazidime) through 2025-06-06 as scheduled.
  • Monitor vitals (currently stable, SpO2 >98%, BP 122/69 mmHg, pulse <90; latest on 2025-06-02).
  • Recheck CBC daily; obtain blood cultures if fever or tachycardia occurs.
  • Consider procalcitonin if ambiguity persists.

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Problem 5. Refractory anemia (not posted)

• Objective
  • Hb remains low: 9.9 g/dL (2025-05-30), 9.6 g/dL (2025-06-02); stable compared to prior (Hb nadir 9.0 g/dL on 2025-05-26)
  • No major GI bleeding documented; occult blood test positive (2025-03-13)
  • No recent transfusion noted
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: anemia of chronic disease, marrow suppression from chemotherapy, and possible chronic GI blood loss (e.g., from duodenal ulcers or hemorrhoids).
  • Stable Hb suggests no active bleeding, but low iron intake and marrow suppression likely contributors.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC every 2–3 days.
  • Evaluate iron studies and reticulocyte count if transfusion planning is considered.
  • Consider transfusion if Hb <8 g/dL or symptomatic.

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[lab data]

2024-05-24 HBV-DNA-PCR Target Not Detected IU/mL
2023-09-13 HBV-DNA-PCR Target Not Detected IU/mL

2023-09-11 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-09-11 HBsAg Value 0.49 S/CO
2023-09-11 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-09-11 Anti-HCV Value 0.12 S/CO
2023-09-11 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-09-11 Anti-HBc Value 5.99 S/CO

2020-10-31 HIV Ab-EIA Nonreactive
2020-10-31 Anti-HIV Value 0.06 S/CO

2020-10-31 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2020-10-31 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO

2020-10-31 Anti-HAV IgG Reactive
2020-10-31 Anti-HAV IgG Value 10.02 S/CO

2020-10-31 HBsAg Nonreactive
2020-10-31 HBsAg Value 0.36 S/CO

2020-10-31 Anti-HAV IgM Nonreactive
2020-10-31 Anti-HAV IgM Value 0.47 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2025-05-30 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2025/03/03.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, stationary that is c/w multiple liver metastases S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified several tumor seeding in the omentum at RMQ abdomen and ascites are noted again, mild decreasing in size that are c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis 2.7 x 1.8 cm in between the omentum and abdominal wall at the midline upper abdomen is noted again, mild increasing in size to 2.9 x 1.8 cm.
    • Prior CT identified several kissing metastatic nodes in the liver hilum with total encasement of left portal vein are noted again, stationary.
    • There is splenomegaly (long axis: 14 cm) and spontaneous splenorenal shunt that is c/w portal hypertension.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.

• 2025-04-29 Pathology - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, LC side of antrum, biopsy — Ulcer with intestinal metaplasia, Helicobacter Pylori: NOT present
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of ulcer with necrosis, mixed inflammatory cells infiltration and some goblet cells. Besides, colony of Helicobacter Pylori is not identified in the submitted specimen.

• 2025-04-29 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric shallow ulcers, antrum, LC, s/p biopsy
  • Duodenal ulcer, A2-H1, bulb, GC

• 2025-04-24 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
  • interarytenoid swelling
  • no obvious vocal palsy

• 2025-04-02 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • Findings:
    • smooth nasopharynx,oropharynx, hypopharynx, vocal cords well, symmetrically movable erosion over bil Little’s area and left inferior turbinates
  • Conclusion:
    • epistaxis
    • chronic pharyngitis

• 2025-03-03 CT - abdomen

  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Cystic changes are found at both lobes of liver. Liver mets is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-12-03, the lesions are regressed.
    • s/p PTCD from right intercostal approach.
    • Splenomegaly with varices formation is found.
    • Mild ascites formation is found.
    • Horse shoe kidney is identified.
    • Stool impaction at the abdominal cavity is noted.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.

• 2025-02-10 Sonography - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted.
      • Diffuse hypoechoic lesions up to 3.4cm were noted at right lobe.
      • Two hyperechoic lesions with PAS up to 1.7cm were noted at right lobe.
    • Bileduct and gallbladder:
      • No lesion was noted in GB.
      • CBD (0.24cm) and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Engorged vessels were noted at splenic hilum.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Index: 7.2*6.2cm
      • A 1.0cm isoechoic lesion was noted near spleen.
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors, right lobe, C/W metastases
    • Hepatic calcifications or stones or calcified tumors, right lobe
    • Splenomegaly, moderate
    • Cavernous transformation, splenic hilum
    • Accessory spleen

• 2025-02-03 PTCD (percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage) revision

  • Dislodge of the PTCD catheter.
  • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
  • S/P right pig-tail catheter indwelling.

• 2025-01-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (78.1 - 24.1) / 78.1 = 69.14%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function at resting state.
    • Imparied LV relaxation function.
    • Septal hypertrophy
    • Mild MR, TR and PR
    • Left side pleural effusion.

• 2024-12-10 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • S/P PTCD via right lobe approach.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?

• 2024-12-06 Body fluid cytology - ascites

  • 10 cc, orange, cloudy — Suspicious malignancy
  • Smears show neutrophils, lymphocytes, atypical hyperchromatic tumor cells and tumor necrosis. Malignancy is favored.

• 2024-12-03 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P liver operation and cholecystectomy. Multiple liver metastases. S/P PTCD. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity.
    • Hourseshoe kidneys. Splenomegaly. Massive ascites.
    • Thrombosis of left portal vein.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum and inguinal regions.
    • Partial atelectasis at RLL.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Hypodense nodules (up to 8.5mm) in thyroid gland.
  • IMP:
    • S/P liver operation and cholecystectomy. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases. Thrombosis of left portal vein. Hourseshoe kidneys. Splenomegaly. Massive ascites.

• 2024-12-02 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)

  • S/P PTCD via right lobe approach.
  • Massive ascites is noted.

• 2024-12-02 Paracentesis

  • Course
    • 18G needle/cath was inserted at LLQ under direct sonography-guided insertion. 75cc straw-colored ascites was aspirated for exam and another 1500cc ascites was drained out.
  • Findings
    • Massive ascites, s/p paracentesis

• 2024-11-28 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • S/P PTCD via right lobe approach.
  • Massive ascites is noted.

• 2024-11-27 PTCD (percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage) revision

  • PTCD revision revealed:
    • Obstruction of the PTCD catheter.
    • Revision of the catheter smoothly.

• 2024-11-08 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/08/28.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size and number that is c/w multiple liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified several tumor seeding in the omentum at RMQ abdomen and ascites are noted again, increasing in size and ascites volume that are c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis 2.1 cm in between the omentum and abdominal wall at the midline upper abdomen is noted again, increasing in size to 2.7 cm.
    • Prior CT identified several kissing metastatic nodes in the liver hilum with total encasement of left portal vein are noted again, stationary.
    • There is splenomegaly (long axis: 14 cm) and spontaneous splenorenal shunt that is c/w portal hypertension.
    • There is minimal right pleura effusion.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • S/P PTCD via S5 IHD approach using pigtail catheter.
    • There is horseshoe kidney.
  • Impression:
    • Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastases and carcinomatosis S/P C/T show progressive disease.

• 2024-11-07 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Hypo-inflation of both lung is noted.

• 2024-11-07, -11-03 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)

  • S/P PTCD catheter implantation via right lobe.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Ascites is highly suspected.

• 2024-08-28 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/05/18.
    • Prior CT identified several metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, decreasing in size and poor margination.
      • However, there are multiple newly developed metastases on both hepatic lobes that are c/w progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis 2.5 cm in between the omentum and abdominal wall at the midline upper abdomen is noted again, decreasing in size to 2.1 cm.
    • Prior CT identified several kissing metastatic nodes in the liver hilum with total encasement of left portal vein are noted again, marked decreasing in size that is c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified several tumor seeding in the omentum at RMQ abdomen and ascites are noted again, increasing in size and ascites volume that are c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • There is splenomegaly (long axis: 14 cm) and spontaneous splenorenal shunt that is c/w portal hypertension.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • S/P PTCD via S5 IHD approach using pigtail catheter.
    • There is horseshoe kidney.
  • Impression:
    • Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastases and carcinomatosis S/P C/T show progressive disease.

• 2024-07-30 CXR

  • Tortuous thoracic aorta with intimal calcification.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • S/P port-A insertion via left subclavian vein.
  • S/P PTCD drainage.

• 2024-05-24 PTCD (percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage)

• 2024-05-18 CT - abdomen

  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • s/p cholecystectomy and liver S4/5 resection.
    • Multiple mass lesions in liver. An infiltrating mass lesion in hepatic hilum, causing IHDs dilatation.
    • Several peritoneal mass lesions.
    • Minimal ascites in pelvis.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, s/p operation
    • New metastatic lesions in liver and peritoneum
    • IHDs dilatation

• 2024-04-02 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV

  • Findings
    • Normal cold & warm threashold in right upper and left lower extramities.
  • Conclusion
    • This is a normal QST study.

• 2024-04-02 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV

  • Findings
    • Prolonged distal latencies in right medial CMAPs.
    • Slowed MCVs in right medial SNAPs.
    • Normal F-wave latencies followed all sampling nerve stimulations.
    • Normal H-reflex study in both legs,
  • Conclusion
    • This abnormalNCv study suggested right medial distal neuropathy.

• 2024-02-19 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT

  • Increased activity in the right parietal region of the skull, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ? ), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for investigation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, some T- and lower L-spine, bilateral shoulders, elbows, and knees.

• 2024-02-17 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication:
    • Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P liver operation and cholecystectomy. Hypodense lesions (up to 1.9cm) in S5 of liver without interval change.
    • Hourseshoe kidneys.

• 2024-01-24 Patho - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, fundus, biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present

• 2024-01-24 EGD

  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric polyps, fundus, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the pathology report

• 2024-01-23 MRI - brain

  • Imp: Mild cortical brain atrophy. No brain nodule or metastasis.

• 2023-12-14 ENT Hearing Test

  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 28 dB HL, normal to moderate SNHL
    • L’t : 29 dB HL, normal to moderately severe SNHL
  • Tymp
    • Bil Type A
  • ART
    • Bil Ipsi 4k Hz absent, contra absent.

• 2023-11-14 CT - abdomen

  • Clinical history: 58 y/o female patient with Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade pT2aN0M1 stage IV status post S5/S4b resection on 2023/08/28.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • S/P resection of the liver.
      
    • R/O liver cyst, 1.7cm in right lobe liver.
    • Presence of horseshoe kidney.
  • Impression:
    • S/P resection of the liver.
      
    • R/O liver cyst. Suggest follow up.
    • Horseshoe kidney.

• 2023-08-29 Patho - liver partial resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, S5 and S4b, S4b/5 resection — Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedures: S4b/5 resection
      
    • Specimen Size: 12 x 8.0 x 4.8 cm and 185 gm
      
    • Tumor Focality: Multiple (number: 2)
      
    • Tumor Site: S5 and S4b
      
    • Tumor Size: 5.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm (S5) and 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (S4b) respectively
      
    • Large vessel involvement: Not identified
      
    • Non-tumorous part: Not cirrhotic
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-A2= S5 tumor, A3-A4= S4b tumor, A5= non-neoplastic liver
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Diagnosis: Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma
      
    • Histologic grade: High grade
      
    • Tumor growth pattern: Infiltrating
      
    • Tumor pseudocapsule: Absent
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Present
      
    • Parenchymal margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margins: 0.8 cm (S5) and 0.9 cm (S4b), respectively
        
    • Vascular invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Non-neoplastic liver parenchyma: Mild lymphocytic portal inflammation
    • Fatty Change: Present (5%)

• 2023-08-14 PET

  • No previous study for comparison.
  • At least four focal lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the liver, highly suspected metastatic tumors, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the peritonium of middle lower abdomen, the nature is to be determined (inflammation or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and in the right ureter, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder s/p treatment with highly suspected metastatic tumors in the liver, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.

• 2023-07-19 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • S/P cholecystectomy. There is a cystic lesion 3 cm in S5 of the liver that may be biloma S/P surgical resection.
    • There are two kissing poor enhancing mass 2.5 cm and 1.6 cm in S4/8 and a poor enhancing mass 3.5 x 2.2 cm in S4 of the liver.
      • Metastases are highly suspected.
        
  • Impression:
    • There is a cystic lesion 3 cm in S5 of the liver that may be biloma S/P surgical resection.
    • Three metastases 2.5 cm and 1.6 cm in S4/8 and 3.5 x 2.2 cm in S4 of the liver are highly suspected.

• 2023-07-04 SONO - abdomen for follow-up

  • There is a hypoechoic lesion 2.53 x 1.85 cm in S5 of the liver that may be metastasis? Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT.
    • In addition, there is another suggestive cystic-like lesion with echogenic content 3.29 x 2.85 cm in S5 of the liver, near the gallbladder, that may be post-operative biloma?
      
  • S/P cholecystectomy.

• 2023-03-30 Patho - liver partial resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Gallbladder, laparoscopic cholecystectomy— Neuroendocrine carcinoma, high-grade
    • Liver, S5, laparoscopic S5 rsection— Negative for malignancy
    • Cut-end, cystic duct— Free of tumor
    • Lymph node, LN8, regional LN dissection— Negative for malignancy ( 0 / 1 )
    • Lymph node, 12A, regional LN dissection— Negative for malignancy ( 0 / 5 )
    • Lymph node,12C regional LN dissection— Negative for malignancy ( soft tissue only )
    • Pathologic Staging (AJCC): pT2aN0 (if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage IIA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen Type — laparoscopic cholecystectomy+ laparoscopic S5 rsection
      
    • Specimen Size: Gallbladder: 7.5x 4x 3.5 cm; Liver: 11.5x 6x 4.5 cm
      
    • Tumor Size : 3.5x 2.8x 2.2 cm — Solitary
    • Liver Tissue — Non-cirrhotic
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: F2023-140: cut end of cystic duct, A1:right IHD cut end, A2:tumor with S5, A3-11:tumor, A12: non-tumor part, B: LN8, B:12A, C:12C
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type — Neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade — High grade
    • Gross tumor patterns: poorly defined and solid
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension — Tumor invades the perimuscular connective tissue on the peritoneal side, without involvement of the serosa (visceral peritoneum).
    • Margins (check all that apply)
      • cystic duct Margin—- free
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion — Present
    • Perineural Invasion — Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Lymph Node Examination (required only if the lymph nodes present in the specimen)
      • LN 8: 0 / 1 (Number involved / Number examined)
      • LN 12A: 0 / 5 (Number involved / Number examined)
      • LN 12A: negative for malignancy (soft tissue only)
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply) — cholelithiasis, high grade dysplasia
    • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD56(+), CK19(+), CK20(-), CK7(+), CA19-9(-).

• 2023-03-17 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • There is an irregular soft tissue mass at the gallbladder fundus, measuring 3.2 x 1.9 cm in size.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with contrast-enhanced CT to evaluate if there is lymph node and peritoneum metastasis.
    • There is horse-shoe kidney.
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder is highly suspected.
    • Please correlate with contrast-enhanced CT to evaluate if there is lymph node and peritoneum metastasis.

[MedRec]

• 2023-03-28 ~ 2023-04-03 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu Chaoqun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma, high-grade pT2aN0(cM0) status post laparoscope cholecystectomy and S5 resection and lymph node dissection on 2023/03/29. ECOG:1
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
  • CC
    • Epigastric discomfort and dyspepsia for half a year.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 57 year old woman with the history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, GERD and atrophic gastritis. This time, she was admittied due to epigastric discomfort and dyspepsia for half a year.
    • She had epigastric discomfort and dyspepsia in recent months. She denied of having nausea or vomiting sensations. Abdominal discomfort without pain. There was no fever, no tea color urine, or tarry stool. She went to LMD and was found to have a big gallbladder polyp (1.2 cm) with increased thickness of focal gallbladder wall on 2023/02/25. Thus, she came to our GI OPD on 2023/03/03 for further evaluation.
    • At GI OPD, her vital signs were stable. PE showed no icteric sclera and soft abdomen. Her blood test revealed overall no significant findings or abnormal results. Abdominal CT revealed an irregular soft tissue mass at the gallbladder fundus, measuring 3.2 x 1.9 cm in size. Adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder is highly suspected. Due to the above reasons, she was transferred to GS OPD then ward on 2023/03/28 for further treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, preoperative survey was done and no contraindication was found against operation.
    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, parital S5 resection and lymph node dissection were performed on 2023/03/29. The operation went uneventfully and she was brought back to ward afterwards. After the operation, the patient complained about severe operation wound pain and improved after taking analgesics.
    • Tolerable oral diet and ambulation were noted after operation. Under stable condition, she was discharged today and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# TID
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# PRNQD
    • ammoxicillin 250mg 2# TID

[consultation]

• 2025-04-24 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • For hoarse voice evaluation.
    • This 59 year old female had Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade pT2aN0M1 stage IV status post S5/S4b resection on 2023/08/28, status post CDDP + VP-16 x8, progression on 2024/05/18, s/p FOLFOX (Oxalip by self-paid), from 2024/06/18 to 2024/8/6. CT (2024/08/28): Progression, s/p Topotecan/Carboplatin/Nivolum in 2024/09/16-2024/11/04. CT (2024/11/08): progression, s/p FOLFIRI (Irino 200mg by self-paid), plus oral targeted therapy with Lenvima (lenvatinib).
    • She complaints hoarse voice noted, so we need your help for hoarse voice evaluation, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S:
      • intermittent hoarseness for a long time
      • sore throat (-)
      • reflux (+)
      • voice abuse (-)
      • ABC: denied
      • PH: s/p thyroidectomy
    • O:
      • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
      • interarytenoid swelling
      • no obvious vocal palsy
    • A:
      • dysphonia
    • Plan:
      • keep medication for GERD, Pariet had prescribed since today
      • ENT OPD f/u
• 2024-11-29 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • For Antibiotic evaluation to infection control.
    • This 58 year old female had history of Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade pT2aN0M1 stage IV status post S5/S4b resection on 2023/08/28, and s/p CDDP + VP-16 x8. Followed-up abdomen CT (2024/05/18) revealed Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, s/p operation, New metastatic lesions in liver and peritoneum, IHDs dilatation. The jaundice, and poor liver function noted, s/p PTCD on 2024/05/24. Then, PTCD dysfunction, so PTCD was charged on 2024/11/27. She suffered from fevernoted, so Brosym was given first, followed-up B/C, Port-a/C, U/C, S/C, and bile/C. We need your help for Antibiotic evaluation to infection control. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This is a case of gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastases and carcinomatosis.
    • S/p PTCD revision on 2024/11/27. Fever developed. Persistent fever with brosym treatment.
    • Lab
      • 2024-11-28 CRP 2.6 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-11-28 Procalcitonin (PCT) 1.14 ng/mL
        
    • Antibiotics with finibax 500mg iv q8h is suggested for complicated IAI.
    • Please adjust antibiotic according to culture results and clinical conditions.
• 2024-11-27 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • For PTCD dysfunction.
    • The jaundice, and poor liver function noted, s/p PTCD on 2024/05/24, Then, PTCD dysfunction, so we need your help for PTCD revision, thanks a lot.
    • The patient has been NPO since 08:00, 2024-11-24, with the exception of medications.
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, catheter revision is indicated.
• 2024-11-05 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • For Radiofrequency ablation at liver metastasis.
    • This 58 year old female has Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade pT2aN0M1 stage IV status post S5/S4b resection on 2023/08/28, s/p EP x 8, then progression, Shift to FOLFOX (Oxalip by self-paid)
    • Abdominal CT (2024/08/28) showed Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastases and carcinomatosis S/P C/T show progressive disease, so she change chemotherapy with Topotecan (1.5mg/m2) / Carboplatin (AUC:5) / Nivolum (200mg, self-paid), so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S
      • This 58-year-old female was a case of Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade pT2aN0M1 stage IV status post S5/S4b resection on 2023/08/28, s/p EP*8. She was admitted to recieve chemotherapy. We are consulted for further evaluation of RFA.
      • Easily tired and poor appetite at bedside
    • O
      • Stable vital signs
      • Lab
        • 2024-11-03 AST 97 U/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 ALT 42 U/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 BUN 11 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Creatinine 0.47 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Na (Sodium) 134 mmol/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 K (Potassium) 3.7 mmol/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 Albumin (BCG) 3.8 g/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Bilirubin total 1.03 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Bilirubin direct 0.38 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Alkaline phosphatase 192 U/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 WBC 4.37 x10^3/uL
          
        • 2024-11-03 HGB 8.3 g/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 PLT 149 *10^3/uL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Neutrophil 78.0 %
          
        • 2024-10-22 CA-199 (NM) 176.280 U/ml
          
        • 2024-10-22 CEA (NM) 3.850 ng/ml
          
        • 2024-10-16 WBC 2.35 x10^3/uL
          
        • 2024-10-16 HGB 8.5 g/dL
          
        • 2024-10-16 PLT 45 *10^3/uL
          
        • 2024-10-16 Band 4.9 %
          
        • 2024-10-16 Neutrophil 57.8 %
          
        • 2024-10-09 LDH 340 U/L
          
      • CT 2024/08/28
        • Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastases and carcinomatosis S/P C/T show progressive disease.
    • A:
      • Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade pT2aN0M1 stage IV
    • P:
      • RFA would be not indicated to this condition (more than five tumors)
      • TACE would be taken into consideration
      • A 2-week interval is required between radiofrequency ablation and chemotherapy.
      • Contact us, if any problems
• 2024-06-18 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • We need your help for radiotherapy for liver metastasis evaluation. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For radiotherapy of the metastatic liver tumor.
      • PI: The patient suffered from gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade, stage pT2aN0M1 stage IV, status post S5/S4b resection on 2023/08/28, and s/p CDDP+VP-16 *8. Abdomen CT scan (2024/5/18) revealed gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, new metastatic lesions in liver and peritoneum, IHDs dilatation. Jaundice and poor liver function noted, s/p PTCD on 2024/5/24.
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (+)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 2
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; abdomen: surgical scars.
      • Operation (2023-03-29): Laparoscope S5 rsection, LC, regional LN dissection 8, 12. [Finding]: 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm fungating mass at GB dome anteriore wall to posterior wall; regional LN enlarge at station 12a
      • Pathology (S2023-05968, 2023-04-06): 1. Gallbladder, laparoscopic cholecystectomy — Neuroendocrine carcinoma, high-grade. 2. Liver, S5, laparoscopic S5 rsection — Negative for malignancy. 3. Cut-end, cystic duct — Free of tumor. 4. Lymph node, LN8, regional LN dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1). 5. Lymph node, 12A, regional LN dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/5). 6. Lymph node,12C regional LN dissection — Negative for malignancy (soft tissue only). Pathologic Staging (AJCC): pT2aN0 (if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage IIA
      • PET (2023-08-14): At least four focal lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the liver, highly suspected metastatic tumors, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
      • Operation (2023-08-28): S4b/5 liver resection, laparoscope exam
      • Pathology (S2023-17215, 2023-08-30): Liver, S5 and S4b, S4b/5 resection — Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma
      • MRI of brain (2024-01-23): Mild cortical brain atrophy. No brain nodule or metastasis.
      • Bone scan (2024-02-19): Increased activity in the right parietal region of the skull, the nature is to be determined.
      • CT scan of abdomen (2024-05-18): Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, s/p operation. New metastatic lesions in liver and peritoneum. IHDs dilatation.
    • A: Neuroendocrine carcinoma, high-grade, of the gallbladder, AJCC) stage pT2aN0 (cM0), AJCC prognostic stage IIA, s/p Laparoscope S5 rsection, LC, regional LN dissection, with liver metastases, s/p S4b/5 liver resection, with progression.
    • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: metastatic liver tumor with progression
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: metastatic liver tumor
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the metastatic liver tumors
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her husband. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1030, 2024-06-20.
• 2024-06-17 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • PTCD on 2024/05/24, Then, PTCD dysfunction, so we need your help for PTGBD evaluation, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, PTCD revision and cholangiography is indicated.
• 2024-05-24 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • for PTGBD evaluation.
    • This 58 year old female had history of Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, high grade pT2aN0M1 stage IV status post S5/S4b resection on 2023/08/28, and s/p (CDDP + VP-16) x8.
    • Followed-up abdomen CT (2024/05/18) revealed Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, s/p operation, New metastatic lesions in liver and peritoneum, IHDs dilatation.
    • The jaundice, and poor liver function noted. We need your help for PTGBD evaluation, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, PTCD is indicated.
• 2024-01-22 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • for the patient saw black lines in her lower left visual field for about 6 days, suspect floaters evaluation.
    • This 57 year old female had history of gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma, high-grade pT2aN0 (cM0) status post laparoscope cholecystectomy and S5 resection and lymph node dissection on 2023/03/29 with under regular OPD follow up. She had epigastric discomfort and dyspepsia in recent months.
    • She regularly follows abdominal ultrasound and returns to our hospital abdomen echo (2023/07/04) showed a hypoechoic lesion 2.53 x 1.85 cm in S5 of the liver that may be metastasis. The abdominal CT (2023/07/19) revealed metastases 2.5 cm and 1.6 cm in S4/8 and 3.5 x 2.2 cm in S4 of the liver are highly suspected.
    • Whole body PET (2023/08/14, self-paid) showed four focal lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the liver, highly suspected metastatic tumors.
    • The Liver, S5 and S4b, S4b/5 resection (2023/08/29) proved metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma.
    • Under the impression of gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver metastasis, stage IV, S/P chemotherapy with EP (Cisplatin + Etoposide).
    • She suffered from tinnitus, and mild hard of hearing for 1 month, and complaints seeing black lines in her lower left visual field for about 6 days, suspect floaters, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S: Acute floater os at inf VF for 6 days, improved
      • phx: gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma
      • ophx: corneal scar os
    • O:
      • BCVA: OD 0.04(0.3X-5.00/-1.50X65) OS 0.02(0.3X-5.00/-1.25X95)
      • PT: 14/15mmHg
      • Pupil: 3mm, light reflex + ou, no RAPD
      • Conj: np ou
      • k: clear od, peripheral linear scar os
      • a/c: deep/clear ou
      • lens: clear ou
      • c/d 0.4 ou
      • fundus: no break od, inferior few faint VH, no break os
    • A:
      • Faint vitreous hemorrhage r/o acute posterior vitreous detachment os
    • P:
      • eyehelp 1gtt QID ou
      • informed the risk of new break
      • oph opd f/u within 1M, if increased floater come back earlier
• 2023-12-11 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • for tinnitus, and muld hard of hearing for one week
    • This 57 year old female had history of gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma, high-grade pT2aN0(cM0) status post laparoscope cholecystectomy and S5 resection and lymph node dissection on 2023/03/29 with under regular OPD follow up. She had epigastric discomfort and dyspepsia in recent months.
    • She regularly follows abdominal ultrasound and returns to our hospital abdomen echo (2023/07/04) showed a hypoechoic lesion 2.53 x 1.85 cm in S5 of the liver that may be metastasis.
    • The abdominal CT (2023/07/19) revealed metastases 2.5 cm and 1.6 cm in S4/8 and 3.5 x 2.2 cm in S4 of the liver are highly suspected.
    • Whole body PET (2023/08/14, self-paid) showed four focal lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the liver, highly suspected metastatic tumors.
    • The Liver, S5 and S4b, S4b/5 resection (2023/08/29) proved metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma.
    • The tumor marker showed CA-199:12.279U/ml, CEA:0.794 ng/ml on 2023/05/23 and CA-199:10.434U/ml, CEA:0.928 ng/ml on 2023/09/19. Hepatitis marker showed Anti-HBc: positive under Vemlidy treatment since 2023/09/11.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2023/09/06.
    • C1 chemotherapy with EP (Cisplatin 70mg/m2 D1) + Etoposide (100mg/m2 D1-D3) was given on 2023/09/11, C2 on 2023/10/3, C3 on 2023/10/23, C4 on2023/11/13. Today, she was admitted for C5 chemotherapy with EP.
    • Due to patient suffered from tinnitus, and muld hard of hearing for one week (suspect to side effect of cisplatin), so we need your help for evaluation, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S
      • Tinnitus (left > right) with poor hearing for about a week.
    • O
      • Local finding: bilateral ear drum intact without middle ear effusion.
      • Normal Rinne’s and Weber’s tests.
    • A
      • Unspecified hearing impairment with tinnitus
    • P
      • Please give ginkgo 1# TID first.
      • After discharge, return to the ENT clinic for follow-up and then schedule a hearing test.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-08-28
  • Surgery
    • S4b/5 liver resection
    • laparoscope exam
  • Finding
    • S5 : 5 x 4 x 3.5cm tumor
    • S4b : 4 x 3 x 2.5cm protruding tumor
    • no gossly peritoneal seeding
    • no ascite
    • no other tumor at liver
• 2023-03-29
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscope S5 rsection
    • LC
    • regional LN dissection 8, 12
  • Finding
    • 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm fungating mass at GB dome anteriore wall to posterior wall
    • regional LN enlarge at station 12a

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-06-02 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr (Keytruda)

• 2025-05-29 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 620mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-05-13 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3530mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-04-24 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-04-07 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-03-31 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-27 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-07 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-17 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-31 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-03 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-04 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 250mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + topotecan 1.5mg/m2 2mg D5W 60mL 30min D1-4

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-09 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 250mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + topotecan 1.5mg/m2 2mg D5W 60mL 30min D1-4

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-16 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 250mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + topotecan 1.5mg/m2 2mg D5W 60mL 30min D1-4

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-26 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 90%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-08-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 90%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-07-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 90% due to WBC 2890, ANC 1757)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-07-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-06-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-05-28 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-27 - topotecan 1.5mg/m2 2.5mg D5W 80mL 30min D1-4 + carboplatin AUC 2 250mg NS 250mL 2hr D1

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-16 - furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (before CDDP) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (after CDDP) + etoposide 90mg/m2 155mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-24 - furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (before CDDP) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (after CDDP) + etoposide 90mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-02 - furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (before CDDP) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (after CDDP) + etoposide 90mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-11 - furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (before CDDP) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (after CDDP) + etoposide 90mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-13 - furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (before CDDP) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (after CDDP) + etoposide 90mg/m2 145mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-23 - furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (before CDDP) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (after CDDP) + etoposide 90mg/m2 145mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-03 - furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (before CDDP) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + furosemide 10mg NS 1000mL 4hr D1 (after CDDP) + etoposide 90mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-11 - NS 1000mL 4hr (before CDDP) + furosemide 20mg (after NS) + cisplatin 70mg/m2 105mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + NS 1000mL 4hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg (after NS) + etoposide 100mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2025-06-02

This 59-year-old female with gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma, high grade, pT2aN0M1, stage IV post-S5/S4b resection (2023-08-28), has undergone extensive lines of chemotherapy (CDDP + VP-16 x8, FOLFOX, Topotecan/Carboplatin/Nivolumab, now FOLFIRI) and targeted therapy Lenvima (lenvatinib), with confirmed progressive liver and peritoneal metastasis. She was recently admitted (2025-05-29 to 2025-06-02) for FOLFIRI C5D15 and received pembrolizumab 200mg on 2025-06-02. On this date, lab showed Grade 3 thrombocytopenia (PLT 44 x10^3/uL), Grade 2 anemia (Hb 8.6 g/dL), and leukopenia (WBC 2.00 x10^3/uL). Transfusion of LPRBC was arranged. Vital signs were stable (BP 127/68 mmHg, Temp 36.9°C), and she remained afebrile with PS 1 (ECOG). CT on 2025-05-30 suggested stable hepatic and peritoneal disease, despite mild progression of one lesion.

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Problem 1. Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with liver and peritoneal metastases, pT2aN0M1, stage IV

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma, high grade, pT2aN0M1, status post S5/S4b resection on 2023-08-28 (Pathology 2023-08-30).
  • Treatment course:
    • CDDP + VP-16 x8 (2023-09 to 2024-02), failed
    • FOLFOX (2024-06 to 2024-08), failed
    • Topotecan/Carboplatin/Nivolumab (2024-09 to 2024-11), failed
    • FOLFIRI + Lenvima since 2024-12-03 (ongoing, with C5D15 on 2025-05-29, Pembrolizumab on 2025-06-02)
  • Imaging:
    • CT (2025-05-30) showed:
      • Stable hepatic metastases (multiple, unchanged)
      • Carcinomatosis with mild regression
      • One omental lesion increased from 2.7 cm to 2.9 cm
      • Splenomegaly, spontaneous shunt (portal hypertension), no ascites
  • Tumor markers:
    • CA199 rose to 80.8 U/mL (2025-05-09) from 63.25 U/mL (2025-04-22)
    • CEA slightly rose to 3.77 ng/mL (2025-05-09) from 3.32 ng/mL (2025-04-22)
• Assessment
  • Disease remains progressive overall despite prior lines, although current imaging suggests partial stability under FOLFIRI + Lenvima.
  • Tumor marker trends (CA199) suggest biologic activity not entirely controlled.
  • CT showed mixed response: mild omental progression but otherwise stable hepatic disease (CT 2025-05-30 vs 2025-03-03).
  • Given multiple prior chemotherapy failures and prior RFA/TACE unsuitability, current regimen is salvage/palliative intent.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current FOLFIRI + Lenvima + pembrolizumab regimen and monitor for cumulative toxicity and progression.
  • Reassess with imaging (CT abdomen) after next 1–2 cycles to re-evaluate lesion growth.
  • Consider palliative care or clinical trial options if significant progression occurs.
  • Palliative combined care is recommended.

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Problem 2. Chemotherapy-induced pancytopenia (anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia)

• Objective
  • CBC on 2025-06-02:
    • Hb 8.6 g/dL (↓ from 10.1 on 2025-05-29)
    • PLT 44 x10^3/uL (↓ from 65 on 2025-05-29)
    • WBC 2.00 x10^3/uL (↓ from 5.92 on 2025-05-29)
  • Retrospective trend confirms cumulative cytopenia:
    • Hb 10.8 → 9.1 → 8.6 g/dL (2025-05-07 → 2025-05-16 → 2025-06-02)
    • PLT 47 → 58 → 44 x10^3/uL
    • WBC 6.31 → 2.92 → 2.00 x10^3/uL
  • Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) was given on 2025-05-17
  • LPRBC transfusion arranged on 2025-06-02
• Assessment
  • Current findings meet criteria for:
    • Grade 3 thrombocytopenia (PLT <50 x10^3/uL)
    • Grade 2 anemia
    • Grade 2–3 leukopenia
  • Likely cumulative bone marrow suppression from FOLFIRI + prior regimens.
  • Fulphila has been used intermittently, and might be suboptimally timed or underdosed for neutropenia prevention.
• Recommendation
  • Continue LPRBC transfusion as indicated; monitor for bleeding and infection.
  • Re-evaluate prophylactic G-CSF (e.g., Fulphila) dosing strategy; consider earlier use with each cycle.
  • Hold or reduce next cycle of FOLFIRI (if PLT <50 or WBC <1.5 persists); consider dose de-escalation.
  • Monitor CBC at least weekly post-discharge until count recovery.

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Problem 3. Hepatic dysfunction and HBV carrier status

• Objective
  • LFTs (2025-06-02):
    • AST 54 U/L, ALT 53 U/L
    • Total bilirubin 1.04 mg/dL (↓ from 1.21 on 2025-05-29)
    • Albumin 3.2 g/dL (↓ from 3.8 on 2025-05-29)
  • Imaging:
    • CT (2025-05-30): splenomegaly, spontaneous splenorenal shunt → portal hypertension
    • No ascites currently
  • PTCD catheter maintained
  • HBV status:
    • Anti-HBc reactive
    • HBV DNA undetectable (2024-05-24 and 2023-09-13)
  • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD self-provided
• Assessment
  • Hepatic enzyme elevation has improved slightly since 2024-04.
  • Vemlidy likely effective in controlling HBV reactivation risk during chemotherapy.
  • Mild hypoalbuminemia may reflect nutritional or synthetic dysfunction under chronic disease.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD.
  • Monitor LFTs, PT/INR, and albumin every 2 weeks during chemotherapy.
  • Re-evaluate need for repeat Doppler ultrasound to assess portal flow and shunt function.
  • Nutritional support and liver protection (e.g., BaoGan (silymarin)) may continue.

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Problem 4. Chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal complications

• Objective
  • EGD (2025-04-29):
    • Reflux esophagitis (grade A), superficial gastritis, shallow antral ulcer, duodenal ulcer (A2-H1)
  • Pathology (2025-04-29): ulcer with intestinal metaplasia, H. pylori negative
  • Active meds: Pariet (rabeprazole), Protase (pancrelipase), Promeran (metoclopramide), Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane)
  • Symptoms: no tarry stool (2025-06-02 exam), no vomiting, bloating improved
• Assessment
  • GI symptoms are controlled under PPI, prokinetics, and anti-flatulent.
  • Risk of GI bleeding persists with low PLT and ongoing chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Continue PPI (Pariet) and symptomatic GI meds.
  • Monitor for GI bleeding signs (tarry stool, Hgb drop, occult blood).
  • If further GI symptoms recur, repeat EGD may be warranted post-chemotherapy.

2024-11-28

[Key Findings]

Systemic Disease Progression

• Primary diagnosis: Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma, high-grade (initially pT2aN0, now stage IV).

• Current progression:

  • Imaging (2024-11-08, CT abdomen): Progressive disease evidenced by:
    • Multiple liver metastases: Increasing in size and number.
    • Carcinomatosis: Increased tumor seeding in the omentum, with associated ascites.
    • Hepatic hilum involvement: Total encasement of the left portal vein.
  • Ascites: Worsened, consistent with advanced carcinomatosis and liver dysfunction.
  • Splenomegaly and spontaneous splenorenal shunt: Signs of portal hypertension, likely secondary to metastatic liver involvement.
  • PTCD dysfunction (2024-11-27): Obstructed catheter revised successfully.

Liver Function and Tumor Markers

• Liver dysfunction worsening:
  • Total bilirubin increased to 1.57 mg/dL (2024-11-27) from 1.03 mg/dL (2024-11-03).
  • AST elevated to 139 U/L (2024-11-27) from 97 U/L (2024-11-03).
  • ALP increased to 270 U/L, indicative of significant hepatobiliary involvement.
• Tumor markers:
  • CA-199: Increased significantly to 217.8 U/mL (2024-11-25), showing aggressive disease progression (vs. 103.502 U/mL on 2024-10-08).
  • CEA: Rising trend to 4.07 ng/mL (2024-11-25) from 2.228 ng/mL (2024-10-08).

Hematology and Bone Marrow Function

• Anemia of chronic disease:

  • HGB: Persistently low at 9.4 g/dL (2024-11-27).
  • RBC: 2.91 x 10^6/uL and HCT 28.9% suggest persistent anemia despite treatment.

• Thrombocytopenia resolved: PLT increased to 164 x 10^3/uL (2024-11-27) compared to critically low 45 x 10^3/uL (2024-10-16), likely reflecting marrow recovery after prior chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression.

• Leukopenia stable: WBC 4.78 x 10^3/uL (2024-11-27).

CNS and Neurological Findings

• No evidence of CNS involvement:
  • Brain MRI (2024-01-23): No metastases.
  • Recent clinical data: No focal neurological symptoms or imaging indicating CNS spread.
  • Floaters noted (2024-01-22, Ophthalmology): Resolved, and unrelated to CNS disease.

Current Chemotherapy and Responses

• Current regimen:
  • Nivolumab (immunotherapy) combined with carboplatin (AUC2) and topotecan (1.5 mg/m², 4 days).
  • Started on 2024-09-16, with ongoing cycles (last recorded on 2024-11-04).
• Prior treatments:
  • EP (etoposide + cisplatin): 8 cycles.
  • FOLFOX (oxaliplatin, fluorouracil): Shifted due to progression.
• Efficacy: Tumor progression (e.g., rising CA-199, increasing metastatic burden on imaging) despite treatment reflects chemo-resistance.

Complications and Supportive Issues

• Portal hypertension: Manifesting as splenomegaly, spontaneous shunt, and ascites.

• PTCD dysfunction: Likely recurrent obstruction due to bile duct compression.

• Nutritional status:

  • Serum albumin stable at 4.1 g/dL, suggesting preserved nutritional reserves.
  • However, poor appetite and fatigue are noted clinically.

Comprehensive Status Assessment

• Disease Burden:
  • Advanced gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma with extensive liver metastases, carcinomatosis, portal hypertension, and systemic effects.
• Functional Status:
  • Likely ECOG Performance Status: 2 (based on fatigue and ability to carry out limited self-care).
• No CNS Involvement:
  • No signs of neurological compromise or metastatic disease affecting the brain.
• Prognosis:
  • Worsening systemic tumor markers, progressive liver metastases, and portal hypertension suggest a poor prognosis.

[Current Active Medications Review]

Medications for Symptom Management

• Alprazolam 0.5mg (PO, HS):
  • Likely for anxiety or sleep disturbances.
  • Recommendation: Monitor for dependence and drowsiness. Consider tapering if long-term use is not necessary.
• Tramacet (Tramadol 37.5mg + Acetaminophen 325mg) (PO, Q8H):
  • For mild-to-moderate cancer-related pain.
  • Recommendation: Monitor for tramadol-related side effects (e.g., nausea, dizziness, constipation). Escalate to stronger opioids like morphine if pain intensifies.
• Senna 12mg/tab (PO):
  • For preventing or treating opioid-induced constipation.
  • Recommendation: Continue as appropriate. Add a stool softener (e.g., docusate sodium) if constipation persists.
• Clonazepam 0.5mg/tab (PO, QN):
  • Likely for anxiety, sleep disturbances, or seizures.
  • Recommendation: Assess the need for both alprazolam and clonazepam. Consolidate to one benzodiazepine to avoid polypharmacy risks.

Medications for Hepatic and Biliary Support

• Silymarin 150mg/cap (PO, QD):
  • For liver protection (herbal supplement).
  • Recommendation: May be continued, but limited evidence supports its efficacy in metastatic cancer.
• Ursodeoxycholic Acid 100mg/tab (PO, BID):
  • For biliary protection or cholestasis.
  • Recommendation: Continue due to the presence of PTCD and biliary obstruction. Monitor liver function tests regularly.
• Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg/tab (PO, QD):
  • For hepatitis B virus (HBV) prophylaxis or treatment.
  • Recommendation: Essential for preventing HBV reactivation during immunosuppressive therapy. Periodically monitor HBV DNA levels.

Medications for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Conditions

• Ezetimibe 10mg/tab (PO, QD):
  • For hyperlipidemia or cardiovascular risk.
  • Recommendation: May not be a priority in metastatic cancer.
• Amlodipine 5mg/tab (PO, QD):
  • For hypertension or cardiovascular protection.
  • Recommendation: Continue as blood pressure trends appear stable.

Medications for Nutritional Support and Anemia

• Ferrous Sodium Citrate 50mg/tab (PO, QD):
  • For iron-deficiency anemia.
  • Recommendation: Reassess necessity if anemia is related to chronic disease rather than iron deficiency. Consider transfusion if fatigue persists.
• Magnesium Oxide 250mg/tab (PO, QD):
  • For hypomagnesemia or as a laxative.
  • Recommendation: Continue if hypomagnesemia. Monitor serum magnesium levels regularly.
• Pancrelipase 280mg/tab (PO, QD):
  • For malabsorption or pancreatic insufficiency.
  • Recommendation: Adjust dose if clinical signs of fat malabsorption (e.g., steatorrhea) persist.

2024-08-26

[stable WBC and improved bilirubin levels under FOLFOX]

Since the chemotherapy started in late May, WBC levels have consistently remained above 2.5K/uL, with no severe neutropenia occurring. The current FOLFOX regimen is being administered at 90% of the standard dose.

The elevated conjugated bilirubin levels have shown a downward trend, indicating improvement.

Additionally, there has been no recent elevation in CEA, and the CA199 spike observed in late July has decreased by mid-August.

Overall, the treatment appears to be effective, with no major adverse reactions and an improvement in jaundice symptoms. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-08-25 WBC 2.69 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-20 WBC 3.32 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-09 WBC 2.86 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-07 WBC 3.95 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-30 WBC 5.60 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-23 WBC 2.89 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-17 WBC 2.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-03 WBC 2.98 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-24 WBC 3.61 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-20 WBC 6.35 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-18 WBC 4.75 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-16 WBC 4.62 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-12 WBC 10.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-03 WBC 2.68 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-30 WBC 3.89 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-27 WBC 4.73 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-25 Bilirubin direct 0.32 mg/dL

• 2024-08-09 Bilirubin direct 0.29 mg/dL

• 2024-07-23 Bilirubin direct 0.43 mg/dL

• 2024-06-24 Bilirubin direct 0.47 mg/dL

• 2024-06-20 Bilirubin direct 0.65 mg/dL

• 2024-06-18 Bilirubin direct 0.77 mg/dL

• 2024-06-16 Bilirubin direct 1.66 mg/dL

• 2024-06-03 Bilirubin direct 1.10 mg/dL

• 2024-05-30 Bilirubin direct 1.40 mg/dL

• 2024-05-27 Bilirubin direct 1.83 mg/dL

• 2024-05-23 Bilirubin direct 4.71 mg/dL

• 2024-08-13 CA-199 (NM) 60.189 U/ml

• 2024-07-22 CA-199 (NM) 104.381 U/ml

• 2024-07-09 CA-199 (NM) 77.640 U/ml

• 2024-06-14 CA-199 (NM) 47.320 U/ml

2024-06-17

[Post-PTCD Concerns: Elevated Bilirubin & Rising CA-199 Marker]

Recent PTCD and Follow-up Concerns: The patient recently underwent percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage (PTCD) on 2024-05-24. However, her total bilirubin level has since risen to 2.71 mg/dL. This elevation may warrant consideration of another PTCD procedure if symptoms reappear.

• 2024-06-16 Bilirubin total 2.71 mg/dL

• 2024-06-12 Bilirubin total 1.62 mg/dL

• 2024-06-03 Bilirubin total 1.96 mg/dL

• 2024-06-16 Bilirubin direct 1.66 mg/dL

• 2024-06-03 Bilirubin direct 1.10 mg/dL

Rising CA-199 Marker:

Additionally, the patient’s CA-199 tumor marker level appears to be increasing.

• 2024-06-14 CA-199 (NM) 47.320 U/ml
• 2024-05-21 CA-199 (NM) 30.801 U/ml
• 2024-04-26 CA-199 (NM) 12.852 U/ml

2023-10-03

[drug identification]

Since the drug to be identified is an unpackaged tablet, its quality and expiration date cannot be confirmed, so the response is that the drug cannot be identified.

An in-hospital porter will be sent to deliver the tablets to the ward.

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[lab data]

2025-02-25 BCR/abl (BM) (qual) Undetectable
2025-02-24 FLT3/ITD mutation (BM) Undetectable
2025-02-24 JAK2 gene mutation (quan) 0.00 %

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-31 CXR
  • Right white lung.
  • Bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2025-04-18 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-04-17 Transesophageal echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (130 - 29) / 130 = 77.69%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 78
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Calcified aortic valve with moderate aortic stenosis (AVA=1.22 cm2 by Doppler method).
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.
    • Small amount pericardial effusion ( < 100ml); bilateral pleural effusions.
• 2025-04-02 KUB
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
  • Increased density at LUQ.
• 2025-03-23 Sonography - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • right side trivial amount of pleural effusion
    • left side massive amount of pleural effusion, pig-tail drainage via left 7th ICS posterior mid-axillary line was performed and bloody fluid was drained out smoothly.
• 2025-03-18 Sonography - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right thorax: small amount pleural effusion.
    • Left thorax: moderate amount, bloody pleural effusion s/p drainage of 800 cc pleural effusion.
• 2025-03-17 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-02-20 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • Labeled as “right groin lymph node”, clinically: acute myelogenous leukemia, excisional biopsy — acute myelogenous leukemia.
  • Section shows lymph node with abundany large blast-like neoplastic cells.
  • IHC stain: MPO (+), CD3 and CD20 : background lymphcytes.
• 2025-02-18 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — acute myelogenous leukemia.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 98 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 15:1. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are markedly reduced in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 30%; CD34: 30%; MPO: 95%, CD61: <3%; CD71: <3%. CD3: <2%, CD20: <2% (of the nucleated cells). no predominant lymphoid sub-population.
• 2025-02-17 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: MDS with RAEB, multiple enlarged lymph node r/o lymphoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Nodules at bil. lungs. Bil. pleural effusions.
    • Enlarged LNs at neck, mediastinum, mesentery, hepatic hilar region, retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Soft tissue lesions in bil. renal hilar regins.
    • Multiple subcutaneous nodules.
    • Splenomegaly with a hypodense lesion (2.6cm).
    • Hepatomegaly with hypodense nodules (up to 10 mm).
    • Tiny gallbladder stone.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
• 2025-02-11 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface. anechoic lesion about 0.8cm was noted at left lobe.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Hyperechoic lesion with acoustic shadow was noted in the gallbladder.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Splenomegaly about 21cm. hyperechoic lesions about 1.5 and 2.5 cm were noted in the spleen.
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal ascites between the spleen and liver
    • Others:
      • Multiple lymph nodes up to 2.4cm were noted at liver hilum and para-arotic space.
      • Small amount left plueral effusion
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cyst, left lobe
    • Gall stone
    • Splenomegaly
    • Splenic tumor
    • Multiple lymph nodes
    • Ascites
    • Pleural effusion
  • Suggestion:
    • Suspect lymphoma etc.
• 2025-02-07 Merchant view (patella 45 0) Rt :
  • Lateral subluxation of the patella
  • s/p right total knee replacement
• 2025-02-07 Knee Rt standing AP and Lat views
  • S/P total knee arthroplasty
  • Good alignment without prosthesis loosening
• 2025-01-24 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2025-01-24 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. Please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-01-17 Microsonography
  • Fd submacular hemorrhage OD
• 2024-10-16 Knee Rt AP and Lat views
  • S/P total knee arthroplasty
  • Increased joint effusion, r/o hemarthrosis
• 2024-10-11 MRI - L-spine
  • Finding
    • End-plate degeneration, general bulging disc, hypertrophic yellow ligaments and enlarged facets causing mild spinal canal stenosis and bilateral mild to moderate neuroforaminal narrowing at L1-2-3-4-5-S1, esp L4-5.
    • No intramedullary lesion.
    • Diffuse T2-hypointensity in vertebral column, bony pelvis, liver and spleen.
  • IMP:
    • Lumbar spondylosis with diffuse spinal canal stenosis and neuroforaminal narrowing, esp L4-5.
• 2024-10-02 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Nodules at bil. visible lungs. Bil. pleural effusions.
    • Enlarged LNs at mesentery, hepatic hilar region, retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Poor enhancement of kidneys, duodenum and colon.
    • Multiple subcutaneous nodules.
    • Splenomegaly with a hypodense lesion (2.4cm).
    • Hepatomegaly with a hypodense nodule (8mm).
    • Wall edema of gallbladder with tiny stone.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
• 2024-09-24 Colonoscopy
  • Terminal ileitis
  • Colitis, cecum
  • Proctitis
  • Cecal diverticulum
  • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2024-09-18 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Low voltage QRS of limb leads
  • Borderline ECG
• 2024-09-18 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hemorrhagic gastritis, fundus and body
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • S/P CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-07-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (113 - 33) / 113 = 70.80%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; indeterminate LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2024-07-05 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected chronic liver parenchyma disease
    • Propable liver cyst,left
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Splenomegaly
    • Propable splenic hemangioma
  • Suggestion:
    • HEM OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Please correlate with liver function test and follow AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2024-07-03 CT - abdomen
  • Without and with contrast Abdomen CT showed
    • unremarkable change in the solid organs, such as liver, pancreas, and both kidneys, except a small GB stone. Splenomegaly with two low density lesions, about 26mm and 9mm, was noted.
    • multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the mesentery
  • IMP:
    • multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the mesentery
    • two low-density lesions in the spleen. Infectious process could not be ruled out.
• 2024-06-18 Pathology - soft tissue debridement
  • Wound tissue, L’t lateral abdominal wall, debridement + flap — Ulcer with acute necrotizing inflammation
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of ulcer with acute necrotizing inflammation of the wound tissue with necrotic debris, inflammatory exudate, edema, hemorrhage and granulation tissue.
• 2023-11-27 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy (Y1)
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blast type 2 (10-19%)
    • NOTE: Correlation of bone mrrow smear, peripheral blood data, molecular cytogenetic study, flow cytometery and clinical findings is recommended.
  • Gross description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 bone marrow tissue fragment measuring 2.4x 0.2x 0.2 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic to hard.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Microscopically, section shows hypercellularity marrow (>90%), and myeloid cell proliferation with dysplasia. Blasts (highlighted by CD34 and CD117) are increased in numbers (10-19%). CD61 highlights megakaryocytes (3~4 per HPF) and multinucleation.
      
    • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD68 (+), MPO (+), CD138 (focal+, 1~2%), MPO (+), CD71 (focal+, <=5%), TdT (focal+, <=5%).
• 2022-11-17 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — hypercellularity, see description. IHC stains: CD117: 5%; CD34: 5%; MPO: 50%, CD61: 5%; CD71: 30% (of the nucleated cells).
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in B5 fixative consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, rod shape bone marrow tissue measuring 1.9 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette after decalcification.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 90% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 2:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
    • IHC stains: CD117: 5%; CD34: 5%; MPO: 50%, CD61: 5%; CD71: 30% (of the nucleated cells). The possobility of myelodysplastic syndrome is considered.
• 2022-07-25 lung perfusion scan4-
  • Multiple sub- or non-segmental perfusion defects in the left upper lung field, the probability of PE is low (5-19%, by modified PIOPED criteria).
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
• 2022-06-28 Tl-201 stress myocardial perfusion SPECT
  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the anteroapical wall, basal lateral wall and posterior wall.
  • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the apical lateral wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.

[MedRec]

• 2023-11-26 ~ 2023-11-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Refractory anemia, unspecified
    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome suspect leukemic transformation, due to Blast: 13.3%
    • anemia
    • thrombocytopenia
    • hyperuricemia
  • CC
    • for bone marrow examination and further treatment.
  • Present illness
    • This 67 yeasr old female is a case of MDS suspect leukemic transformation. She was regularly follow up and blood transfusion with LPRBC monthly at ONC OPD. However, the laboratory test revealed blast increased on 2023/11/22 consider leukemic transformation.
    • This time, she was admitted for bone marrow examination and further treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received blood transfusion with LPRBC, LRP for anemia, thrombocytopenia treatment, and the bone marrow was done on 2023/11/27, pending the report. She can be discharged on 2023/11/28, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# TID
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

• 2024-11-26 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3, Dental/Gum problem > Coagulation abnormality - moderate or mild bleeding, Abnormal coagulation function, gum bleeding started this morning.
      • 2024-11-04: LRP2u, LPRBC2u*2 days
      • 2024-11-08: LRP2u, LPRBC2u
      • 2024-11-15: LRP2u, LPRBC2u, add jadenu, keep cravit for carbuncle
      • 2024-11-22: carbuncle much improve, keep antibiotic, LRP2u, LPRBC2u
    • CC: gum bleeding since last night
      • Taking Transamine 4#, but in vain.
      • Denied dizziness or dyspnea.
      • Denied bloody stool, tarry stool or abdominal pain.
    • Lab
      • 2024/11/22 WBC = 17.27 x10^3/uL; HGB = 7.8 g/dL; PLT = 6 *10^3/uL;
      • 2024/11/15 08:50 PLT = 3 *10^3/uL;
      • 2024/10/28 08:31 PLT = 10 *10^3/uL;
    • Hx.:
      • Myelodysplastic syndrome presenting with anemia and thrombocytopenia
      • DM and HTN under medical control with regular f/u
  • A
    • This 68-year-old woman has sufferred from bleeding in the mouth since last night while eating snacks, and therefore she came to our ER for help with her son.
    • S: My mouth keep bleeding after I ate snacks since last night.
      • PH:
        • Myelodysplastic syndrome presenting with anemia and thrombocytopenia
        • DM and HTN under medical control with regular f/u
    • O:
      • PLT: 5*10^3/uL
      • aPTT: 39.6 sec
      • Intraoral
        • no obvious bleeding s/p platelet transfusion
        • poor hygiene
    • P:
      • Explain the findings and the treatment plan to the patient.
      • Home care instruction was told to the patient.
      • Informed the patient and family that due to extremely low platelets, spontaneous bleeding is likely. Regular consultations with Hematology/Oncology for platelet transfusion are recommended to avoid major spontaneous bleeding. Patient and family acknowledged.
• 2024-09-23 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 68-year-old woman with underlying history of 1. myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), has been under oncologist care, requiring periodic blood transfusions due to chronic anemia. 2. DM 3. HTN 4. Abscess with necrotizing fasciitis over the left lateral abdominal wall (wound culture: Staphylococcus aureus) status post deep debridement + fasciectomy + fasciocutaneous Limberg flap coverage on 2024/06/17.
    • Accroding to her statement, she experienced epigastric pain for 2 days, but no tarry stool, no diarrhea, no constipation. She also complained about cough without sputum and fever 5 days ago. This time, she went to Hema OPD for regular follow and blood tranfusion with LPRBC 2u and PLT 2u due to anemia and thrombocytopenia. However, she felt dizziness, vomiting, hypotension and cold sweating during blood trnasfusion. Epigastric pain was also noted. Thus, she came to ER for help. At ER. BP:66/36mmHg; Pulse:100; BT:34.9’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6; SPO2:99%. Lab data revealed leukocytosis, anemia, Lactic acid and AKI was noted (BUN/Cr elevation).
    • Antibiotic and blood transfusion LPRBC 2u was prescribed immediately. HB showed 5.4 to 7.5 after transfusion. Tarry stool had been noted in ER.
    • Upper GI endoscopy was performed on 2024/09/18 and the reported hemorrhagic gastritis, fundus and body, reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal) and S/P CLO test.
    • Under the impression of acute gastritis with bleeding and AKI, she was admitted for futher treatment.
      
    • Due to MDS, we need your evaluation and advice, thank you
  • A
    • This 68-year-old woman has a history of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB), currently undergoing treatment with Vidaza. She was admitted due to epigastric pain and melena (tarry stool). We have been consulted for her MDS management.
    • Please arrange for the best supportive care, including blood transfusions to maintain hemoglobin levels at ≥7-8 g/dL and platelet counts at ≥20,000/μL. Kindly schedule a follow-up at our outpatient clinic after her discharge.
• 2024-07-09 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Under the impression of r/o splenic abscess or hemangioma, she was admitted for futher treatment.
    • After admission, we kept cefipime as antibitoics and no fever was noted with smooth breathing pattern. PCT showed improvement from 46 -> 2.06, CRP showed 10 -> 1.5. WBC showed 12220 -> 16040. Hb and platlet showed decreased with blood transfusion. Differential count showed blast 9.7.
    • Her bacteremia showed well control, however, we need your expertise for MDS and blast cell noted.
  • A
    • We are consulted regarding MDS and blast cells. Please treat the infection and arrange for her outpatient department (OPD) follow-up after discharge. During admission, the best supportive care was suggested.
• 2024-07-08 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • A
    • This is a case of abscess s/p flap of left lateral abdominal wall for 3 weeks. Please remove the skin stitches and beauty glue use. Thanks a lot.
• 2024-06-17 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 68-year-old female with a history of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), has been under oncology care, requiring periodic blood transfusions due to chronic anemia.
    • This time, she suffers from left hip and chin pain, redness and swelling for 5 day. She came to our ER for help on 2024-06-12. There is no fever, no chills, no cough, no runny nose and no urine frequency were noted. No TOCC history, no loss of smell.
    • At ER, vital signs showed blood pressure BP: 101/51mmHg; PR: 94bpm; BT: 37.3’C; RR: 18bpm; conscious level: E4V5M6, SPO2: 99%.
    • CXR film showed no infiltration. Lab data showed high WBC count (2024-12-11) and increased CRP level (2.6).
    • Antibiotic with Soonmelt was given for infection control.
    • Under the impression of abscess over the left hip and chin, she is admitted to our plastic sugery ward for further evaluation and management on 2024-06-14.   
    • PL:17000
    • HB:6.2
    • We need your further evaluation. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This 68-year-old woman has a case of MDS with RAEB and is currently undergoing treatment with Vidaza and receiving regular blood transfusions. She was admitted this time due to abscesses on her left hip and chin. We are consulting regarding her anemia and thrombocytopenia.
    • Please continue with the best supportive care, including blood transfusions to maintain Hb levels at or above 7-8 g/dL and platelet counts above 20,000/µL. Additionally, maintain antibiotic treatment for the infection. Kindly arrange for an outpatient follow-up after discharge.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-02-20
  • Surgery
    • excision of right inguinal LN
  • Finding
    • multiple enlarged LNs over right groin
• 2024-08-14
  • Surgery
    • Port-A insertion, L’t after L’t cephalic vein exploration        
  • Finding
    • We explore and identify the L’t cephaic vein & use cutdown method to insert the 7 Fr cathter into it. We also use intra-operative EKG to check its position.
• 2024-06-17
  • Surgery
    • Deep debridement + fasciectomy + fasciocutaneous Limberg flap coverage
  • Finding
    • An abscess with necrotizing fasciitis is found about 5 - 10 cm in size over the left lateral abdominal wall.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-12 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-7
• 2025-04-14 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-7
• 2025-03-19 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-7
• 2025-03-07 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-5
• 2025-02-24 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2025-02-07 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1,4-5
• 2025-01-03 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1,4-5
• 2024-12-13 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1,4-5
• 2024-11-29 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1,4-5
• 2024-10-28 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-10-18 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-2,4
• 2024-09-11 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-2
• 2024-09-03 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-08-06 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-07-23 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-07-16 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-05-29 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-05-15 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-05-02 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-2
• 2024-04-17 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-04-08 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-03-20 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-03-13 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-02-29 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-2
• 2024-02-20 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-02-07 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-2
• 2024-01-31 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-01-17 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2024-01-10 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2023-12-20 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3
• 2023-12-13 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC 3min D1-3

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2025-06-02

Problem 1. Acute-on-chronic anemia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin persistently low despite transfusions: HGB 7.4 g/dL (2025-06-02), HGB 6.6 g/dL (2025-05-31), lowest 4.8 g/dL (2025-05-09), received LPRBC transfusions repeatedly including on 2025-06-02.
  • Reticulocyte parameters not available, but RBC indices relatively stable: MCV 87.7 fL (2025-06-02), RDW-CV 14.6% (2025-06-02).
  • Ferritin declining but still elevated: 3371.8 ng/mL (2025-05-30), previously 4231.8 ng/mL (2025-05-09).
  • No overt GI bleeding noted; no melena; history of hemorrhagic gastritis (EGD 2024-09).
• Assessment
  • Anemia is chronic, transfusion-dependent, consistent with ineffective erythropoiesis of MDS-RAEB-2.
  • No evidence of hemolysis or overt hemorrhage currently, though gum bleeding on 2025-06-01 suggests minor mucosal bleeding.
  • Ferritin remains elevated from transfusion history, indicating ongoing risk of iron overload.
• Recommendation
  • Continue supportive transfusion aiming to keep HGB ≥7–8 g/dL per MDS guidelines.
  • Continue iron chelation with Jadenu (deferasirox) 360 mg Q12H.
  • Monitor iron indices monthly; consider LIC via MRI if clinically stable.
  • Monitor for signs of transfusion-related hemosiderosis or complications.

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Problem 2. Thrombocytopenia with mucosal bleeding

• Objective
  • Platelet nadir: 1 ×10^3/uL (2025-05-30, 2025-05-31); improved to 29 ×10^3/uL (2025-06-02).
  • Clinical bleeding: gum bleeding (2025-06-01 through 2025-06-02), petechiae noted (2025-05-12).
  • Received LRP transfusions repeatedly, including on 2025-06-02.
  • Vitals stable; no hematuria, melena, or CNS signs.
• Assessment
  • Life-threatening thrombocytopenia secondary to RAEB-2 marrow failure.
  • Partial transient response to platelet transfusion.
  • No evidence of DIC; coagulation parameters within normal (PT/INR 11.7 sec/1.11 on 2025-05-31; APTT 33.1 sec).
• Recommendation
  • Maintain platelet count >20 ×10^3/uL if bleeding or <10 ×10^3/uL without bleeding per guideline.
  • Continue platelet transfusions as needed.
  • Continue Tranexamic Acid 500 mg/5 mL IVD Q12H for mucosal bleeding prophylaxis.
  • Monitor bleeding signs and CBC every 2–3 days; next draw 2025-06-04.

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Problem 3. Leukemic transformation of MDS (RAEB-2 with persistent blasts)

• Objective
  • Blasts persistently elevated: 4.1% (2025-06-02), 2.5–7.0% in 2025-05, compatible with RAEB-2 (20–30% blasts in marrow previously documented).
  • Bone marrow transformation confirmed in pathology (2025-02-18) with 98% cellularity, MPO+, CD34+ 30%, CD117+ 30%.
  • Receiving Vidaza (azacitidine) regularly: Cycle 20 administered 2025-05-12 to 2025-05-18.
  • No FLT3, NPM1, BCR/ABL, or JAK2 mutations (all undetectable on 2025-02-24 to 2025-03-03).
• Assessment
  • High-risk MDS with ongoing leukemic evolution, persistent blasts, and refractoriness to Vidaza.
  • Current disease status: clinically stable but biologically progressive.
  • No curative options pursued; palliative chemotherapy remains goal.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vidaza if patient remains tolerable (hematologic, functional).
  • Consider molecular reassessment and bone marrow biopsy if blasts >10–20% persistently.
  • Evaluate for clinical trial or hospice depending on patient and family preference and ECOG trajectory.

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Problem 4. Pleural effusion and respiratory monitoring

• Objective
  • CXR (2025-05-31): right white-out lung, bilateral pleural effusions.
  • Previously drained bloody left pleural effusion (2025-03-18), pigtail in situ.
  • Vital signs stable; RR 17–18 bpm, SpO2 95–98% on room air.
• Assessment
  • Likely malignant or leukemic effusion; no current signs of infection (normal CRP, afebrile).
  • Respiratory compensation preserved; no O2 support required.
  • Etiology likely multifactorial: leukemic infiltration + marrow failure + hypoalbuminemia (Alb 3.7 g/dL on 2025-05-30).
• Recommendation
  • Monitor volume status and respiratory effort.
  • Repeat chest imaging if symptoms worsen.
  • Thoracentesis if progressive dyspnea or suspected infection.

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Problem 5. Renal function and electrolyte balance

• Objective
  • eGFR: fluctuates between 59–76 mL/min/1.73m² from 2025-05-19 to 2025-06-02.
  • Creatinine stable ~0.79–0.90 mg/dL.
  • Electrolytes: K normal (3.8–4.3 mmol/L on 2025-05-30 to 2025-06-02); previously borderline low.
  • Uric acid low-normal (2.7–3.2 mg/dL); receiving Feburic (febuxostat).
• Assessment
  • CKD stage 2–3 likely secondary to chronic disease and prior insult.
  • Currently stable with good hydration and electrolytes.
  • No urgent intervention needed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Feburic (febuxostat) 80 mg daily.
  • Maintain fluid intake; monitor electrolytes and renal panel Q3–5 days.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents; monitor LFTs during Vidaza and chelation.

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Problem 6. Transfusion-related iron overload

• Objective
  • Ferritin persistently elevated: 3371.8 ng/mL (2025-05-30), peaked >6500 ng/mL in April.
  • On Jadenu (deferasirox) 360 mg Q12H.
  • LFTs normal (ALT 3–5 U/L, AST 8 U/L), no signs of organ damage yet.
• Assessment
  • Ongoing transfusion-dependent anemia is the main contributor.
  • Iron chelation needed to prevent cardiac/hepatic endocrine sequelae.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Jadenu (deferasirox) 360 mg Q12H.
  • Repeat ferritin every 2–4 weeks.
  • Consider MRI-LIC if ferritin remains >2500 ng/mL despite chelation.

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2025-05-13

This 68-year-old woman with myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts-2 (MDS-EB2) has undergone leukemic transformation into acute myeloid leukemia (AML), confirmed by bone marrow (98% cellularity with 30% CD34+ and CD117+ blasts on 2025-02-18) and lymph node biopsy (2025-02-20). Despite ongoing Vidaza (azacitidine) chemotherapy, she continues to exhibit persistent anemia, severe thrombocytopenia, and fluctuating leukocytosis with circulating blasts (up to 7.0% on 2025-05-12). She is also transfusion-dependent and demonstrates signs of iron overload (ferritin >4000 ng/mL since 2025-03), along with recurrent pleural effusions and mild fluid overload likely related to treatment and/or disease. Her cardiac function remains preserved (LVEF 78% on TEE 2025-04-17), though she exhibits aortic stenosis. She is currently ECOG PS 1, afebrile, and stable on supportive care.

Problem 1. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (secondary to MDS-EB2)

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-18) showed AML transformation: 98% cellularity with 30% CD34+ and CD117+ blasts, MPO(95%) positivity, and markedly reduced megakaryocytes.
  • Lymph node biopsy (2025-02-20) confirmed AML infiltration.
  • Peripheral blasts persist: 6.2% (2025-05-09), 7.0% (2025-05-12).
  • Chemotherapy with Vidaza (azacitidine) 100 mg SC D1-7 every 4 weeks continued through 2025-05-12.
• Assessment
  • Disease shows partial response but remains active.
    • Peripheral blast reduction compared to earlier high points, but still persistent.
  • Treatment remains guideline-concordant for older AML (secondary to MDS) with lower-intensity regimens.
  • ECOG PS 1 supports continued treatment.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vidaza-based therapy.
  • Repeat BM evaluation if clinical status deteriorates or peripheral blasts increase.
  • Consider molecular reevaluation (NPM1, FLT3, IDH1/2) for potential targeted therapy eligibility.
  • Monitor for extramedullary AML signs, especially given past pleural involvement.

Problem 2. Severe Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Platelet counts consistently below 30 ×10³/uL, recent value 28 ×10³/uL (2025-05-12); nadir 2–6 ×10³/uL in late April to early May.
  • History of petechiae but no major bleeding episodes reported.
  • Multiple platelet transfusions noted clinically.
• Assessment
  • Platelet recovery remains inadequate due to ongoing marrow suppression and leukemic infiltration.
  • Platelet transfusions effective in acute support but not sustained.
  • Risk for spontaneous hemorrhage remains high.
• Recommendation
  • Continue platelet transfusions to maintain PLT >10–20 ×10³/uL.
  • Avoid invasive procedures unless essential.
  • Monitor signs of bleeding (CNS, GI, mucosal), and maintain transfusion readiness.

Problem 3. Transfusion-Dependent Anemia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin consistently below 9 g/dL: 7.2 g/dL (2025-05-12), nadir 4.8 g/dL (2025-05-09).
  • RBC transfusions administered intermittently to maintain Hgb ≥7 g/dL.
  • Reticulocyte counts not available; likely ineffective erythropoiesis.
• Assessment
  • Anemia is primarily from marrow failure due to AML and Vidaza myelosuppression.
  • Transfusion-dependent and unlikely to recover soon due to underlying disease.
• Recommendation
  • Continue RBC transfusions to maintain Hgb ≥7 g/dL (or higher if symptomatic).
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents only if erythroid progenitor activity confirmed (not likely at this stage).
  • Monitor iron status due to transfusion burden.

Problem 4. Iron Overload

• Objective
  • Serum ferritin persistently elevated: 4860.4 ng/mL (2025-05-02), 4231.8 ng/mL (2025-05-09).
  • Ongoing deferasirox therapy (Jadenu 360 mg BID).
  • LFTs remain normal; no signs of organ iron toxicity.
• Assessment
  • Iron overload confirmed due to chronic transfusion dependency.
  • Currently well-tolerated with no hepatic or cardiac injury noted.
  • Jadenu appears to be controlling further iron accumulation.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Jadenu (deferasirox), monitor for renal function and GI symptoms.
  • Check ferritin every 2–4 weeks and adjust dosing accordingly.
  • Consider liver iron quantification by MRI if signs of hepatic injury develop.

Problem 5. Electrolyte Abnormalities: Hypokalemia

• Objective
  • K+ ranged 2.7–3.3 mmol/L in 2025-04, corrected to 3.8–3.9 mmol/L by 2025-05-11.
  • Oral potassium chloride (Consi-K 750 mg TID) used previously and currently discontinued.
• Assessment
  • Hypokalemia likely due to poor intake, GI loss, or magnesium deficiency.
  • Now resolved with potassium supplementation and supportive hydration.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor serum K+ and Mg++ during Vidaza cycle.
  • Restart potassium supplementation (e.g., Consi-K) if K+ drops <3.5 mmol/L again.
  • Maintain adequate hydration to prevent renal potassium wasting.

Problem 6. Bilateral Pleural Effusions (AML-related) (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Recurrent bilateral pleural effusions noted on imaging (CXR 2025-04-18; sonography 2025-03-23).
  • Left side previously drained (bloody effusion; 2025-03-23).
  • Small pericardial effusion noted (TEE 2025-04-17).
  • Stable vital signs; SpO₂ 96–97% on room air.
• Assessment
  • Likely leukemic or inflammatory effusion, not volume overload.
  • Currently non-infectious and non-compromising in oxygenation or hemodynamics.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor with periodic chest imaging (e.g., weekly CXR).
  • Drainage only if dyspnea or signs of loculation develop.
  • Consider cytology if new fluid accumulates to reassess leukemic infiltration.

Problem 7. Cardiovascular Status

• Objective
  • TEE (2025-04-17): preserved LV and RV function; moderate aortic stenosis; grade I diastolic dysfunction; small pericardial effusion.
  • NT-proBNP = 1029.7 pg/mL (2025-04-16); no clinical HF symptoms.
  • Stable BP (range ~110–145/55–77 mmHg); HR 90–100 bpm; ECOG PS 1.
• Assessment
  • Stable cardiac function with mild aortic stenosis and compensated volume status.
  • No acute heart failure signs, despite mild biomarker elevation.
  • Aortic stenosis does not appear symptomatic currently.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring NT-proBNP and clinical volume status.
  • No need for cardiology intervention unless new symptoms develop.
  • Avoid fluid overload during transfusions and parenteral therapies.

2025-03-19

Problem 1. AML Secondary to MDS with Persistent Cytopenia

• Objective:
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy (2025-02-18):
    • Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) with 98% cellularity.
      
    • High MPO positivity (95%), severe megakaryocyte depletion.
      
  • Peripheral Blood Trends:
    • Persistent blasts (4.8%) (2025-03-19), fluctuating from 3.9% (2025-02-26).
      
    • Thrombocytopenia worsened (PLT 13 ×10³/uL, 2025-03-19) vs. 15 ×10³/uL (2025-02-26).
      
    • Moderate anemia (HGB 8.9 g/dL, 2025-03-19) vs. 7.6 g/dL (2025-02-26).
      
  • Chemotherapy Updates:
    • Vidaza (azacitidine) 100 mg SC D1-7 (2025-03-19)
    • Vidaza (azacitidine) 100 mg SC D1-5 (2025-03-07)
      
  • Ferritin Remains Elevated:
    • 4284.5 ng/mL (2025-03-14) vs. 6529.2 ng/mL (2025-03-03).
• Assessment:
  • AML remains active, with persistent peripheral blasts and worsening thrombocytopenia despite Vidaza.
    
  • Cytopenias remain severe, increasing risk of bleeding (PLT 13 ×10³/uL) and symptomatic anemia.
    
  • Iron overload persists, requiring long-term monitoring due to transfusion dependency.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Vidaza (azacitidine) 100 mg SC with peripheral smear and LDH monitoring for treatment response.
    
  • Platelet transfusion for PLT <10 ×10³/uL or active bleeding.
    
  • PRBC transfusion for Hb <7 g/dL.
    
  • Consider Exjade (deferasirox) for iron chelation therapy if ongoing transfusion needed.

Problem 2. Malignant Pleural Effusion

• Objective:
  • CXR (2025-03-17):
    • Bilateral pleural effusions, linear infiltrates in both lower lungs.
      
  • Sonography (2025-03-18):
    • Moderate left-sided, bloody pleural effusion (800 cc drained).
      
    • Small right-sided pleural effusion.
      
  • Pleural Fluid Analysis (2025-03-18):
    • Bloody, turbid fluid with high RBC count (≥100/HPF).
      
    • Elevated protein (4.8 g/dL), LDH (245 U/L) → exudative effusion.
      
    • Predominantly monocytes (49%) and mesothelial cells (60/100WBC).
• Assessment:
  • Most likely malignant effusion due to AML dissemination, as suggested by prior lymph node biopsy (2025-02-20) confirming leukemia involvement.
    
  • High RBC count in pleural fluid raises concern for tumor invasion into pleura rather than infection.
    
  • Pleural effusion remains a recurrent issue, requiring ongoing monitoring for dyspnea or respiratory failure risk.
• Recommendation:
  • Pleural fluid cytology and flow cytometry to confirm AML involvement.
    
  • Repeat drainage if symptoms worsen (dyspnea, O₂ desaturation).
    
  • Consider palliative pleurodesis if recurrent symptomatic effusion.
    
  • Monitor oxygenation status, consider supplemental O₂ if needed.

Problem 3. Persistent Hypokalemia

• Objective:
  • Persistent Hypokalemia:
    • K 3.1 mmol/L (2025-03-19), prior 2.8 mmol/L (2025-03-17).
      
  • Oral Potassium Supplementation:
    • Const-K ER (potassium chloride) 750 mg/10 mEq PO TID (in use currently).
      
  • Magnesium levels stable (Mg 1.8 mg/dL, 2025-03-19).
• Assessment:
  • Likely chemotherapy-related potassium wasting due to AML-induced metabolic stress.
    
  • Persistent despite oral supplementation, requiring close monitoring.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Const-K ER (potassium chloride) 10 mEq PO TID.
    
  • Monitor K closely, consider IV replacement if K <3.0 mmol/L.
    
  • Recheck Mg levels, as hypomagnesemia can worsen K loss.

Problem 4. Hemodynamic and Vital Sign Stability

• Objective:
  • Vital Signs (2025-03-19):
    • HR 103 bpm, BP 133/69 mmHg, RR 18 bpm, SPO₂ 97%.
      
    • No fever (Tmax 37.1°C, 2025-03-17).
      
  • CRP Stable:
    • 1.8 mg/dL (2025-03-14), no signs of systemic infection.
• Assessment:
  • Hemodynamically stable, no current sepsis or shock.
    
  • No evidence of febrile neutropenia or systemic infection.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue close monitoring for signs of infection.
    
  • Trend CRP and blood cultures if fever develops.

Problem 5. Severe Thrombocytopenia

• Objective:
  • Persistently low platelet counts:
    • PLT 13 ×10³/uL (2025-03-19) ↓ from 15 ×10³/uL (2025-02-26).
      
    • Prior fluctuation between 5-28 ×10³/uL over past month.
      
  • Peripheral Blood Smear:
    • Blasts 4.8% (2025-03-19), indicating ongoing leukemic burden.
      
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy (2025-02-18):
    • Severe megakaryocytic depletion, consistent with AML-induced thrombocytopenia.
      
  • Active Medications:
    • No antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.
      
  • No Major Bleeding Events Reported Yet.
• Assessment:
  • Thrombocytopenia remains critical and worsening, likely due to AML bone marrow infiltration and Vidaza-induced myelosuppression.
    
  • High risk of spontaneous bleeding given PLT <20 ×10³/uL.
    
  • No current bleeding, but ongoing surveillance is crucial.
• Recommendation:
  • Platelet transfusion for PLT <10 ×10³/uL or active bleeding.
    
  • Avoid invasive procedures unless absolutely necessary.
    
  • Monitor for petechiae, mucosal bleeding, and intracranial hemorrhage symptoms (headache, confusion).
    
  • Trend PLT levels closely, especially post-Vidaza therapy.

Problem 6. Chronic Iron Overload

• Objective:
  • Ferritin Levels Elevated:
    • 4284.5 ng/mL (2025-03-14) ↓ from 6529.2 ng/mL (2025-03-03).
      
  • History of Frequent PRBC Transfusions due to AML-related anemia.
    
  • No Hepatic Dysfunction Noted:
    • AST 15 U/L, ALT 5 U/L (2025-03-19) → no signs of iron-induced hepatotoxicity.
      
  • No Cardiac Symptoms Reported (No Arrhythmia or HF).
• Assessment:
  • Ferritin remains high, likely due to chronic transfusion dependence.
    
  • Trend shows slight decrease, possibly due to lower transfusion burden recently.
    
  • Iron overload can contribute to hepatic and cardiac toxicity long-term.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor transfusion needs carefully, limit PRBC use if possible.
    
  • Consider Exjade (deferasirox) for iron chelation if ongoing PRBC needs persist.
    
  • Trend ferritin and liver function tests to assess iron toxicity.
    
  • Screen for cardiac dysfunction if symptoms develop.

2025-02-27

Patient Review

• This 68-year-old woman with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with excess blasts (RAEB) has transformed into acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) as per the latest bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-18). She has been on Vidaza (azacitidine) therapy since 2023-12-13, with regular platelet and red blood cell transfusions due to persistent cytopenias. FLT3/ITD and JAK2 mutations are negative (2025-02-24), ruling out targeted therapies for these mutations.
  
• Recent CT abdomen (2025-02-17) revealed extensive lymphadenopathy (neck, mediastinum, mesentery, hepatic hilum, retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity, inguinal), splenomegaly with hypodense lesions, hepatomegaly with nodules, and bilateral pleural effusions, suggesting extramedullary AML vs. lymphoma transformation vs. secondary malignancy.
  
• She underwent right inguinal lymph node excision (2025-02-20), and pathology is pending. Given persistent severe anemia, thrombocytopenia, and progressive organ involvement, urgent reassessment of treatment strategy is necessary.

Problem 1. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Transformation from MDS

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-18)
    • AML diagnosis confirmed with 98% cellularity, M:E ratio 15:1.
      
    • Severe megakaryocytic depletion, explaining persistent thrombocytopenia.
      
    • IHC: CD117(30%), CD34(30%), MPO(95%), CD61(<3%), CD71(<3%), no lymphoid predominance.
      
  • Molecular markers
    • FLT3/ITD (-), JAK2 (-) (2025-02-24) → no targeted therapy available.
      
  • Current treatment
    • Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg SC (D1-3, ongoing since 2023-12-13).
      
  • Prior BMBx (2023-11-27)
    • MDS-RAEB (10-19% blasts) → transformation to AML (>20% blasts) confirmed now.
• Assessment
  • Definitive AML diagnosis with severe bone marrow failure (cytopenias, high blast count).
    
  • Vidaza (azacitidine) alone may not be sufficient for AML treatment.
    
  • Negative FLT3/ITD and JAK2 mutations eliminate options like gilteritinib or ruxolitinib.
• Recommendation
  • May consider venetoclax + azacitidine as an alternative AML therapy if the patient unfit standard 7+3 regimen.
    
  • If feasible, evaluate for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).
    
  • Monitor bone marrow response via repeat biopsy in 4-6 weeks.
    
  • Supportive care: PRBC/platelet transfusions to maintain stable counts.

Problem 2. Persistent Severe Cytopenia (Anemia & Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • Persistent anemia (Hb ~6-7 g/dL) → requiring frequent PRBC transfusions.
    
  • Severe thrombocytopenia (PLT ~5-10 ×10³/μL) → history of spontaneous gum/mucosal bleeding (2024-11-26 ER visit).
    
  • Platelet transfusion dependence.
• Assessment
  • Bone marrow failure secondary to AML.
    
  • High bleeding risk due to low PLT (<10K) and history of mucosal bleeding.
    
  • Vidaza (azacitidine) contributing to cytopenia but discontinuation risks disease progression.
• Recommendation
  • Platelet transfusions to maintain PLT >10-20K (higher if active bleeding).
    
  • PRBC transfusions to keep Hb ≥7-8 g/dL.
    
  • Consider thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RA, e.g., eltrombopag) if thrombocytopenia persists.
    
  • Monitor for transfusion-related iron overload (serum ferritin, T2- MRI for cardiac iron).

Problem 3. Extensive Lymphadenopathy & Splenomegaly – Suspected Extramedullary AML vs. Lymphoma Transformation

• Objective
  • CT Abdomen (2025-02-17):
    • Enlarged lymph nodes (neck, mediastinum, mesentery, hepatic hilum, retroperitoneum, pelvic, inguinal).
      
    • Splenomegaly (21 cm) with hypodense lesions (≤2.6 cm).
      
    • Multiple subcutaneous nodules.
      
  • Recent LN biopsy (2025-02-20, right inguinal LN) → pathology pending.
    
  • Prior imaging (2024-10-02, 2024-07-03) → progressive lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly.
• Assessment
  • Differential diagnosis:
    • Extramedullary AML
      
    • Concurrent lymphoma
      
    • Infectious/reactive lymphadenopathy (less likely)
      
  • Progression on imaging suggests malignant involvement.
• Recommendation
  • Await lymph node pathology.
    
  • Consider PET-CT to evaluate systemic involvement.
    
  • If suspicious, perform bone marrow aspirate flow cytometry.

Problem 4. Bilateral Pleural Effusions & Minimal Ascites – Suspected Malignant or Inflammatory Etiology

• Objective
  • CT Abdomen (2025-02-17): Bilateral pleural effusions + minimal ascites.
    
  • Prior CXR (2025-01-24): Blunting of bilateral costophrenic angles, suggesting effusion.
    
  • No current hypoxia, SpO₂ stable (2025-02-24 vitals).
• Assessment
  • Likely paraneoplastic effusion (secondary to hematologic malignancy).
    
  • Other considerations:
    • Leukemic infiltration of pleura.
      
    • Hypoalbuminemia-induced third spacing.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for respiratory symptoms; consider thoracentesis if worsening.
    
  • Check albumin levels, diuretics if volume overload suspected.

Problem 5. Splenic Lesions – Possible Myeloid Sarcoma vs. Infiltrative Disease

• Objective
  • Splenic hypodense lesion (2.6 cm, 2025-02-17 CT).
    
  • Progressive splenomegaly over serial imaging.
    
  • Prior imaging (2024-07-03, 2024-10-02): Lesions present but smaller.
• Assessment
  • Possible splenic myeloid sarcoma (extramedullary AML).
    
  • Infectious process unlikely (no fever, no systemic sepsis signs).
• Recommendation
  • Monitor via serial imaging.
    
  • Consider biopsy if progression continues.

Conclusion & Next Steps (not posted)

• Switch AML therapy from Vidaza (azacitidine) to venetoclax + azacitidine.
  
• Consider HSCT evaluation.
  
• Transfusions as needed to maintain Hb ≥7-8 g/dL, PLT >10-20K.
  
• Await LN biopsy pathology and consider PET-CT.
  
• Monitor splenic lesions and pleural effusion for further evaluation.

[Treatment for AML-MDS and de novo AML] (not posted)

The treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) arising from myelodysplastic syndromes (AML-MDS) and de novo AML should generally be different due to key biological, clinical, and prognostic differences between the two entities.

Reasons for Treatment Differences:

• Disease Biology and Resistance:
  • AML arising from MDS (AML-MDS) is often associated with adverse cytogenetic abnormalities and mutations (e.g., TP53 mutations) that confer resistance to standard cytotoxic chemotherapy.
  • AML-MDS is typically more resistant to standard 7+3 induction chemotherapy compared to de novo AML.
• Treatment Outcomes:
  • AML-MDS patients have poorer overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) compared to de novo AML, necessitating different treatment approaches.
  • CPX-351 (liposomal cytarabine/daunorubicin) has shown superior outcomes compared to standard 7+3 in secondary AML (including AML-MDS), leading to its preferential use in these patients.
• Therapy Selection:
  • De novo AML: Standard induction chemotherapy with 7+3 (cytarabine + anthracycline) remains the backbone, often supplemented with targeted therapies (e.g., FLT3 inhibitors) depending on molecular risk stratification.
  • AML-MDS: CPX-351 is preferred over 7+3 for patients with therapy-related AML or AML with myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC).
  • Hypomethylating agents (HMAs) like azacitidine or decitabine combined with venetoclax are often considered in older or unfit patients.
• Transplant Considerations:
  • AML-MDS: Patients are often referred early for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) due to high relapse rates.
  • De novo AML: HSCT is typically reserved for patients with adverse-risk cytogenetics or molecular markers after achieving remission.

Conclusion:

• Due to differences in disease biology, chemotherapy resistance, and survival outcomes, AML arising from MDS requires distinct treatment strategies compared to de novo AML. CPX-351, HMAs, and early HSCT consideration are key differences in managing AML-MDS, whereas 7+3 chemotherapy remains standard for de novo AML with risk-adapted modifications.

2024-02-16

[adapting Vidaza (azacitidine) dosing in MDS treatment]

The patient, weighing 59kg with a height of 159cm, has a BMI of 23.3 kg/m2 and a BSA of 1.61 m2.

For MDS, azacitidine administration is typically recommended as follows:

• Initial treatment cycle involves administering 75 mg/m2/day for 7 consecutive days within a 28-day cycle. In subsequent cycles, the same dosage is continued every 4 weeks. If no improvement is observed after two cycles and the only side effects are nausea and vomiting, the dosage may be escalated to 100 mg/m2/day. A minimum of 4 to 6 cycles is recommended, with the option to extend treatment if the patient derives ongoing benefit.

Alternative dosing schedules include:

• Administering 75 mg/m2/day for the first 5 days (Monday to Friday), followed by a 2-day break (Saturday and Sunday), and then 75 mg/m^2/day for the next 2 days (Monday and Tuesday), with the cycle repeating every 28 days.
• Administering 50 mg/m2/day for the first 5 days (Monday to Friday), followed by a 2-day break, and then 50 mg/m^2/day for another 5 days, with the cycle repeating every 28 days.
• Administering 75 mg/m2/day for 5 days (Monday to Friday), with the cycle repeating every 28 days.

For this patient, Vidaza (azacitidine) was administered at an approximate dosage of 62 mg/m2/day (100mg/day) for 3 or 2 days, with intervals varying from 1 to 3 weeks. This represents a lower dosage (mg/kg/day), shorter duration (reduced from the recommended 7 or 5 days to 3 or 2 days), and a more frequent dosing schedule (shorter cycle intervals). Deviating from the standard recommended regimen could potentially yield different therapeutic outcomes from the original regimen’s design.

[transfusion-dependent patient: elevated ferritin suggests iron overload, deferasirox considered]

Given the patient’s history of receiving multiple blood transfusions monthly for an extended period, lab data from 2023-12-13 revealed a serum ferritin level of 2261.8 ng/mL, suggesting the possibility of iron overload. Jadenu (deferasirox), the sole iron chelator available at this institution, could be considered as a treatment option. As of 2024-02-16, the patient’s ALT level was 14 U/L and the eGFR was 60.88 ml/min/1.73m^2, indicating no contraindications for using this medication. Jadenu treatment may be initiated at a dosage of 14 mg/kg daily, with subsequent dose adjustments every 3 to 6 months, depending on serum ferritin levels.

Jadenu (deferasirox) at a daily dose of 360 mg has been administered since Dec 2023. This dosage is below the suggested level of 14 mg/kg for a 59 kg individual, which would amount to 826 mg daily.

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[lab data]

2025-02-20 HBsAg Nonreactive
2025-02-20 HBsAg Value 0.30 S/CO

2025-02-20 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2025-02-20 Anti-HCV Value 0.25 S/CO

2025-02-20 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2025-02-20 Anti-HBc Value 0.15 S/CO

2025-02-20 Anti-HBs 19.04 mIU/mL

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-29 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Finding
    • Esophagus:
      • There was brownish area from hypopharngeal wall, through inlet of esophgus, to upper esophagus(15cm from incisors), under NBI chromoendoscopy. The mucosa of the lesion showed large AVAs. Biopsy wasnot done, due to risk of choking.
      • A rounded, solitary, in salmon color and well circumscribed lesion was noted at upper esophagus(16cm from incisor).
      • Scars were noted at 35cm and 25cm below incisors.
      • Mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Hiatal hernia was noted
    • Stomcah:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Esophageal cancer, upper esophagus, partially regression, compared with last EGD exam(2025/02/03) Biopsy not performed, due to risk of choking.
    • Esophageal scar, 35cm and 25cm below incisors.
    • Heterotopic gastric mucosa, upper esophagus(16cm from incisor).
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
• 2025-05-23 Pathology - odontogenic/dental cyst
  • Radiolucent lesion, left mandible 36 area, enucleation — Compatible with radicular cyst
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of fibrous tissue with round inflammatory cells infiltratiom, blood, bony fragments and separated squamous epithelium. According to clinical and histopathologic findings, it is compatible with radicular cyst.
• 2025-05-21 Sonography - neck soft tissue
  • Clinical Impression/Intent: Bil LAPs, L>R
  • Sonographic Impression: Benign
  • Fine needle aspiration: Nil
  • Content:
    • Cervical Lymph Node:
      • R level II: 0.350.61, 0.520.77
      • L level II: 0.390.61, 0.440.93, 0.40.87, 0.270.62
• 2025-05-21 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • no gross tumor seen over post-cricoid region, exudative over post-cricoid region
• 2025-05-20 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2025-05-20 Neck soft tissue
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of C-spine.
• 2025-05-16 PET
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2025/02/14, the previous two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the middle and lower portions of the esophagus respecively are much less evident. The previous glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the lymph node in the A-P window and in two lymph nodes in the upper abdomen near EG junction disappeared.
  • The glucose hypermetabolism in the lower hypopharynx and esophageal inlet is a little more evident and mild glucose hypermetabolism in some right neck lvel III and left neck level III to IV lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (treatment related inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in bilateral shoulders. Inflammation is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2025-05-15 MRI - thorax
  • Thorax MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • The esophageal wall is markedly decreased in thickness.
• 2025-04-17 Neck soft tissue
  • C-spine degenerative change.
• 2025-03-14 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2025-03-08 MRI - larynx
  • Findings:
    • Nomral mucosal linings of naso-, oro- and hypopharyngeal spaces.
    • The esophagus can not be evaluated clearly due to motion artifacts.
    • Normal appearance of both mastoid air-cells.
    • Clear appearacne of all paranasal sinuses.
    • No presence of abnormal node of neck.
• 2025-02-19 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Old fracture of left clavicle shows good alignment and good union.
• 2025-02-19 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2025-02-18 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2022-19870
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC: >= 10% and < 50%
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 25%
• 2025-02-14 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the middle portion of the esophagus and glucose hypermetabolism in a regional lymph node in the A-P window, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy with a regional lymph node metastasis.
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus and glucose hypermetabolism in two regional lymph nodes in the upper abdomen near EG junction, compatible with another primary esophageal malignancy with two regional lymph node metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower hypopharynx and esophageal inlet, compatible with another primary malignancy in this region.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the lower lobe of right lung, in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in bilateral shoulders. Inflammation is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2025-02-13 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Esophagus, upper, 17 cm from incisor, biopsy — moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma;
      • IHC: p53: wild-type, p16: negative
    • Esophagus, lower, 33-34 cm from incisor, biopsy — moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma;
      • IHC: p53: aberrant (complete negative staining), p16: positive (strong block staining, >90%)
  • Microscopically, sections A and B show moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma composed of proliferation of non-keratinizing atypical squamous tumor cells and invasive growth pattern.
• 2025-02-13 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Long segmental wall thickening at middle to lower third esophagus ranging 7.6cm is found. Esophageal cancer is favored.
    • Lymphadenopathy along the esophagus is noted. (n＝6)
    • Ground glass nodule at right lower lobe measuring 2.8cm is found. (Se302 Im182).
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Imp:
    • Esophageal cancer with mediastinal lymphadenopathy
    • Right lower lobe ground glass nodule. 2.8cm Suggest follow up.
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2025-02-13 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • There was brownish area from hypopharngeal wall, through inlet of esophgus, to upper esophagus, 17cm from incisors, s/p biopsy(A) under NBI chromoendoscopy. The mucosa of the lesion showed JES type B1-2 with large AVAs .
    • Esophagus:
      • Continuuous brownish areas were noted throughout esophagus (20-40cm below the incisors) under NBI chromoendoscopy.
      • Two ulcerative masses, involving >50% of the circumference, were noted at 25-30cm and 35-40cm, below the incisors, respectively.
      • Lugol solution was sprayed and lugol’s voiding areas scatter at 20-40cm below incisors.
      • Besides, a IIa+IIc lesion with Lugol’s voiding area was noted at 33-34cm from incisors, s/p biopsy (B).
    • Stomach: Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
    • Duodenum: Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-DP- 25R, EUS showed a mucosal lesion invading into the adventitia of esophageal wall at the lesion site.
    • At least 3 lymph nodes were noted. The biggest lymph node was noted at 5.3 mm.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Susp. Esophageal malignancy, staging at least cT3N2Mx, s/p biopsy (A) at upper esophagus; biopsy (B) at 33-34cm from incisors
• 2025-02-03 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Labeled as “lower esophagus, 36 cm below incisor”, biopsy (A) — squamous cell carcinoma.
    • Labeled as “middleesophagus, 28 cm below incisor”, biopsy (B) — squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Section shows squamous cell carcinoma.
    • IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+).
    • IHC stains (using blocks S2025-1971A＆B): Her2/neu: negative (0); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact).
• 2025-02-03 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Continuuous brownish areas were noted throughout esophagus (18-36cm below the incisors) under NBI chromoendoscopy.
      • One 1.2cm elevated ulcerative mass involving 50% of the circumference was noted at 36cm below the incisors and biopsy x4 was done (A).
      • Another 1.2cm elevated ulcerative mass involving 50% of the circumference was noted at 28cm below the incisors and biopsy x4 was done (B).
      • Mucosa break < 5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Marked hiatal hernia was noted
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Highly suspicious, Esophageal malignancy, lower to middle esophagus, s/p biopsy(A) at 36cm, s/p biopsy(B) at 28cm.
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
• 2025-02-03 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth NPx, OPx, HPx, less left VF mild redness
• 2024-06-07 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Swelling of pancreas with adjacent fat stranding.
    • Some calcifications at prostate.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
  • IMP:
    • Grade C pancreatitis.
• 2024-06-07 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with 1st degree A-V block
• 2023-10-29 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with 1st degree A-V block

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-15 ~ 2025-03-21 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of middle to lower esophagus, cT3N2M0, stage IIIB; Multiple lymph nodes with increased hypopharynx uptake; PD-L1 TC 25%; s/p Cisplatin + 5-FU + Nivolumab C1 on 2025/02/20, C2 on 2025/03/18
    • Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of hypopharynx
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus, HbA1c 6.3 in 2025/02
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • for C2 CCRT with Nivolumab/PF
    • sorethroat, left flank pain and epigastric pain for 2 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 48 years old, a patient of Squamous cell carcinoma of middle to lower esophagus, cT3N2M0, stage IIIB was diagnosed on 2025/02/19, suffered from lumping throat, hoarseness (esp at night) for 3 months, and the symptom wasn’t improved. There was no poor appetite, no body weight loss, no cold sweating. He visited to our ENT OPD for further evaluation and survey.
    • Image study with nasopharyngoscopy (2025/01/02, 2025/01/16, 2025/02/03) showed left VF mild redness.
    • EGD (2025/02/03) revealed highly suspicious, Esophageal malignancy, lower to middle esophagus, s/p biopsy (A) at 36cm, s/p biopsy (B) at 28cm. The A Labeled as “lower esophagus, 36 cm below incisor”, biopsy (A) (2025/02/10) proved squamous cell carcinoma. IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+) and B Labeled as “middleesophagus, 28 cm below incisor”, biopsy (B) (2/10 25) proved squamous cell carcinoma. IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+).
    • Miniprobe Endoscopic ultrasound (2025/02/13) revealed Susp. Esophageal malignancy, staging at least cT3N2Mx, s/p biopsy (A) at upper esophagus ; biopsy (B) at 33-34cm from incisors.
    • Chest CT (2025/02/13) showed esophageal cancer with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Right lower lobe ground glass nodule. 2.8cm, T3N2M0. Esophagus, upper, 17 cm from incisor, biopsy (2025/02/19) revealed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma and esophagus, lower, 33-34 cm from incisor, biopsy (2025/02/19) showed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.
    • The whole body PET scan (2025/02/14) showed lesion in the middle portion of the esophagus and glucose hypermetabolism in a regional lymph node in the A-P window, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy with a regional lymph node metastasis. Lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus and glucose hypermetabolism in two regional lymph nodes in the upper abdomen near EG junction, compatible with another primary esophageal malignancy with two regional lymph node metastases.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2025/02/18. C1 CCRT with PF from 2025/02/20 to 2025/02/23 and #1 Nivolum 120mg (self-paid) on 2025/03/26.
    • Today, he was admitted for C2 chemotherapy with PF4 + Nivolumab, he complained of sorethroat, epigastric pain and left flank pain for 2 days and he came to pur ER on 2025/03/15.
    • At arrival to ER, the laboratory showed WBC 2270, other report negative. He was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, radiotherapy started since 2025/02/24 for neoadjuvant CCRT.
    • Chemotherapy with PF was given from 2025/03/18 to 2025/03/19 + Nivolum (120mg , self-paid) were given on 2025/03/17, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • He was discharged on 2025/03/21 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 2# BID 2D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if pain VAS > 3

[consultation]

• 2025-05-22 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 48 years old man with underlying:
      • Esophageal SCC with regional lymph node metastasis, T3N2M0, stage IIIB
      • Hypopharyngeal cancer, post-cricoid region, cT4aN0M0
    • CCRT with PFL + Nivolumab was completed. (C1 on 2025/02/20, C2 on 2025/03/17, C3 on 2025/04/8, C4 on 2025/04/30).
    • He was admitted to our ward due to fever with respiratory symptoms for 3 days.
    • We consulted ENT yesterday for tumor evaluation, however, pus like discharge was noted over left lower gum.
    • OS consultation was suggested by ENT.
    • Due to above situation, we sincerely need your help for further examination.
  • A
    • I have examined the patient at OPD.
    • This is a 48-year-old male suffering from esophageal cancer and is currently under chemotherapy.
    • O:
      • Residual roots of tooth 36 with local inflammation was noted.
      • Dislodged prosthesis over LR area with questionable prognosis was noted.
    • P:
      • Explained the findings to the patient
      • It’s suggested to schedule the extraction of the lower left root tip before the next chemotherapy session.
      • For the lower right denture, it’s recommended to have it assessed by the prosthodontics department at our hospital after discharge.
      • Please contact me if you need to schedule a tooth extraction.
• 2025-05-21 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • During follow up, MRI on 2025/05/15 showed esophageal wall markedly decreased in thickness;
    • PET scan on 2025/05/16 showed
      • In comparison with the previous study on 2025/02/14, the previous two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the middle and lower portions of the esophagus respecively are much less evident. The previous glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the lymph node in the A-P window and in two lymph nodes in the upper abdomen near EG junction disappeared.
      • The glucose hypermetabolism in the lower hypopharynx and esophageal inlet is a little more evident and mild glucose hypermetabolism in some right neck level III and left neck level III to IV lymph nodes.
    • Due to above findings, we sincerely need your expertise for tumor evaluation.
  • A
    • Scope: no gross tumor seen over post-cricoid region, exudative over post-cricoid region
    • Oral: fair
    • Neck: no palpable mass
    • Imp:
      • Esophageal SCC with regional lymph node metastasis, T3N2M0, stage IIIB
      • Hypopharyngeal cancer, post-cricoid region, cT4aN0M0
    • Plan:
      • Keep OPD f/u every monthly
  • A 2025-05-21 14:18:26
    • pus like discharge over left lower gum -> please contact OS doctor for further evaluation

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-26
  • Surgery
    • laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy
  • Finding
    • no peritoneal seeding
    • Treit ligament 10cm, 18Fr gastrostomy
• 2025-02-18
  • Surgery
    • Port-A catheter implantation        
  • Finding
    • A 7.0-French Polysite port inserted through left subclavian vein toward superior vena cava for about 21cm long.
    • The port implanted at upper chest below lateral 1/3 of left clavicle.
    • Estimated blood loss: 5ml.

[radiotherapy]

• 2025-03-06 ~ 2025-04-30 - 7000cGy/35 fractions (6 MV photon) to HPX tumor & esophageal inlet
• 2025-02-24 ~ 2025-04-08 - 5040cGy/28 fractions (15 MV photon) to esophageal tumor & LAPs

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-05-30 - nivolumab 120mg NS 100mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 15min + mannitol 20% 200mL 30min + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 80mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + furosemide 20mg 10min + leucovorin 90mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 900mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited Covorin) (PF, Kemoplat 80%, Covorin 60%, 5-FU 80%)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-30 - nivolumab 240mg NS 250mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 15min + mannitol 20% 200mL 30min + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 80mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + furosemide 20mg 10min + leucovorin 90mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (Y-sited 5-FU) + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 900mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (Y-sited Covorin) (PF, Kemoplat 80%, Covorin 60%, 5-FU 80%)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-08 - nivolumab 120mg NS 100mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 15min + mannitol 20% 200mL 30min + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 80mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + furosemide 20mg 10min + leucovorin 90mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 900mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited Covorin) (PF, Kemoplat 80%, Covorin 60%, 5-FU 80%)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-18 - MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 15min + mannitol 20% 200mL 30min + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 80mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + furosemide 20mg 10min + leucovorin 90mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (Y-sited 5-FU) + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 900mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (Y-sited Covorin) (PF, Kemoplat 80%, Covorin 60%, 5-FU 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-17 - nivolumab 120mg NS 100mL 1hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-26 - nivolumab 120mg NS 100mL 1hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-21 - MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 15min + mannitol 20% 200mL 30min + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 80mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 10mL NS 250mL 30min + furosemide 20mg 10min + leucovorin 90mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (Y-sited 5-FU) + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (Y-sited Covorin) (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-06-02

This is a 49-year-old male with dual malignancies: hypopharyngeal cancer (cT4aN0M0) and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT3N2M0, stage IIIB). He completed definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and self-paid Nivolumab on 2025-04-30. Post-treatment imaging (MRI 2025-05-15 and PET 2025-05-16) showed marked reduction of esophageal tumor burden and nodal uptake, but mildly increased FDG activity in the lower hypopharynx and inlet area with borderline neck LAPs. He was admitted on 2025-05-21 with fever, cough, and diarrhea, raising suspicion for post-CCRT infection. Soonmelt (amoxicillin/clavulanate) was started, and laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy was performed on 2025-05-26 due to progressive dysphagia and nutritional concerns. His nutrition shifted to pump feeding with gradual calorie escalation. Latest endoscopy (EGD 2025-05-29) noted partial regression of esophageal lesions, persistent inlet abnormality, and heterotopic gastric mucosa.

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Problem 1. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, cT3N2M0, stage IIIB

• Objective
  • Initial pathology: two SCC lesions at 28 cm and 36 cm from incisors with CK5/6(+), p40(+) (PES 2025-02-03); additional biopsy confirmed moderately differentiated SCC at 33–34 cm with p53 aberrant, p16(+) (2025-02-13).
  • Chest CT (2025-02-13): long segment wall thickening at mid-lower esophagus (7.6 cm), mediastinal LAPs (n=6), RLL GGN (2.8 cm).
  • PET (2025-02-14): intense FDG uptake at mid/lower esophagus and AP window nodes.
  • CCRT regimen: Cisplatin + 5-FU + Nivolumab completed by 2025-04-30.
  • MRI (2025-05-15): markedly decreased esophageal wall thickness.
  • PET (2025-05-16): prior hypermetabolic mid/lower esophageal and nodal lesions regressed.
  • EGD (2025-05-29): scarring at 25 cm and 35 cm; inlet lesion with large AVAs persists; no biopsy due to choking risk.
• Assessment
  • Post-CCRT partial remission is supported by MRI and PET (2025-05-15, 2025-05-16) with major reduction of tumor burden and FDG uptake.
  • Scarring on EGD is consistent with treatment effect.
  • No current evidence of distant metastasis. The mid/lower esophageal component shows good treatment response.
  • Persistent inlet lesion and upper esophageal heterotopic gastric mucosa with large AVAs need ongoing surveillance.
• Recommendation
  • Continue clinical surveillance with periodic imaging (e.g., PET every 2–3 months).
  • Consider repeat biopsy of inlet lesion if symptoms worsen or imaging suggests progression.
  • Maintain jejunostomy access for nutrition until safe oral intake is confirmed.
  • Monitor RLL ground-glass nodule by follow-up chest CT in 3–6 months.

Problem 2. Hypopharyngeal cancer, post-cricoid region, cT4aN0M0

• Objective
  • Initial endoscopy (PES 2025-02-03) suspected post-cricoid involvement; biopsy confirmed SCC at upper esophagus (17 cm) with p53 wild-type, p16(-) (2025-02-13).
  • PET (2025-02-14): FDG uptake at lower hypopharynx/esophageal inlet.
  • Radiotherapy: 7000 cGy/35 fx (2025-03-06 to 2025-04-30).
  • PET (2025-05-16): mildly increased FDG uptake at esophageal inlet/hypopharynx.
  • Nasopharyngoscopy (2025-05-21): exudate over post-cricoid region, no gross tumor.
  • EGD (2025-05-29): persistent inlet mucosal abnormality with AVAs; no biopsy due to aspiration risk.
• Assessment
  • PET and scope findings suggest persistent low-level metabolic activity at esophageal inlet, raising concern for residual hypopharyngeal disease.
  • Endoscopic non-visualization of mass and biopsy avoidance limit definitive re-evaluation.
  • Treatment course completed; currently under surveillance.
• Recommendation
  • ENT follow-up every 4–6 weeks with serial endoscopy if symptoms worsen.
  • Evaluate feasibility of biopsy under protected airway (e.g., under general anesthesia with intubation) if progression suspected.
  • Correlate FDG trends with symptomatology to guide decision-making on rebiopsy or salvage treatment.

Problem 3. Nutritional compromise and dysphagia

• Objective
  • Weight decline: from 68.4 kg (2025-03-31) → 65 kg (2025-04-14) → 63 kg (2025-04-29) → 62 kg (2025-05-12).
  • Progressive dysphagia and sore throat during RT; tolerating soft diet earlier, now fully jejunostomy-fed.
  • Jejunostomy placed 2025-05-26; feeding initiated at D50W 20 cc/hr → elemental diet escalation to 1200 kcal/day by 2025-06-02.
  • No vomiting or abdominal pain post-op (daily notes 2025-05-27 to 2025-06-02).
• Assessment
  • Nutritional status stabilized post-jejunostomy; gradual increase in caloric intake.
  • Dysphagia likely multifactorial: radiation mucositis, scarring, possible inlet lesion.
  • Cachexia risk given cancer burden and weight loss trajectory.
• Recommendation
  • Continue jejunostomy feeding with close calorie tracking.
  • Evaluate for swallowing rehabilitation if oral intake to resume.
  • Monitor albumin, CRP, weight weekly; consider appetite stimulant (e.g., Megestrol) continuation.
  • Coordinate with dietitian and oncology for nutritional goal setting.

Problem 4. Infection (suspected bronchopneumonia and acute gastroenteritis)

• Objective
  • Initial symptoms: Fever up to 38.3°C for 3 days with productive cough and diarrhea before admission (subjective, 2025-05-21).
  • Admission labs (2025-05-20 10:51):
    • CRP: 13.2 mg/dL (elevated).
    • WBC: 8.84 x10³/μL (normal but with neutrophil predominance: 80.1%).
    • Stool OB: 2+, Stool-RBC/WBC: 0/0 (2025-05-21 18:48).
  • CXR on 2025-05-20: No definite pneumonia patch or pleural effusion.
  • Soonmelt (amoxicillin/clavulanate) initiated 2025-05-21 empirically.
  • Subsequent labs (2025-05-26):
    • CRP decreased to 1.3 mg/dL.
    • WBC decreased to 7.30 x10³/μL.
    • Resolution of fever and GI symptoms reported post-operatively.
• Assessment
  • The elevated CRP and clinical symptoms supported a working diagnosis of bronchopneumonia + acute gastroenteritis on admission.
  • However, there was no radiographic pneumonia and no stool WBC/RBC, suggesting the possibility of non-bacterial or mild infection.
  • After antibiotic therapy and bowel rest, the patient showed no fever, no N/V, no appetite loss, and no abdominal pain (as of 2025-05-31), and inflammatory markers improved—indicating resolution of the acute infectious process.
• Recommendation
  • No further antibiotic treatment needed as of 2025-06-02.
  • Continue supportive care and resume nutritional therapy as planned.
  • Reassess only if new signs of infection emerge (e.g., febrile episodes, WBC/CRP rebound, diarrhea relapse).
  • Resume anti-cancer treatment (including UFT) if clinically stable.

Problem 5. Hematological suppression and anemia

• Objective
  • Hb drop: 8.3 g/dL (2025-05-20) → 7.1 g/dL (2025-05-26); Hct: 26.3% → 21.7%.
  • Reticulocyte not available; PLT stable at 224–244 K/uL.
  • RBC: 2.80 → 2.34 x10^6/uL.
  • APTT 26.2 sec; INR 0.92 (2025-05-26).
  • RDW elevated (21.1%).
• Assessment
  • Likely anemia of chronic disease or post-chemoradiation bone marrow suppression.
  • No evidence of active bleeding; stool OB 2+ may be radiation-related mucosal shedding.
  • Renal function preserved (Cr 0.59 on 2025-05-26); unlikely anemia of CKD.
• Recommendation
  • Transfusion threshold per symptoms and Hb < 7.
  • Recheck CBC weekly; consider iron/ferritin/B12 workup if anemia persists.
  • Monitor for marrow recovery post-CCRT; defer myelosuppressive agents temporarily.

[OxyContin tube feeding]

Recommendation:

• Substitute OxyContin with OxyNorm 5 mg Capsules (Oxycodone) for Tube Administration

Rationale:

• OxyContin (oxycodone extended-release) must not be administered via feeding tubes under any circumstances. Crushing, cutting, or dissolving the extended-release tablet compromises its pharmacokinetic integrity, resulting in rapid drug release and absorption, which significantly increases the risk of overdose and potentially fatal respiratory depression. Clinical guidelines and manufacturer warnings explicitly prohibit administration via enteral feeding tubes.

Alternative:

• For patients requiring oxycodone but unable to swallow tablets, OxyNorm 5 mg capsules (an immediate-release formulation) are a suitable and safer alternative. The capsule contents can be opened and administered via feeding tubes as per safe medication administration guidelines.

Administration Instructions:

• Use OxyNorm 5 mg capsule contents via feeding tube.
• Flush the tube with water before and after drug administration to avoid clogging.
• Resume feeding without interruption unless otherwise advised.

Summary

Oxycodone Formulation	Tube Administration Allowed?	Notes
OxyContin (extended-release)	NO	Crushing/dissolving is unsafe. Do not use via tube
OxyNorm 5 mg (immediate-release)	YES	Capsule can be opened; contents suitable for tube use.

Recommendation Summary:

• Do not use OxyContin for tube-fed patients.
• Substitute with OxyNorm 5 mg capsules (opened), based on clinical need.

701566761

250602

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-06-02

This is a patient with a known history of diabetes mellitus (DM), leukemia (likely acute based on blast percentage), and Sicca syndrome, presenting with fever and leukocytosis. Emergency room evaluation on 2025-06-01 documented acute ill-looking appearance, high-grade fever (up to 38.8°C), tachycardia, and elevated respiratory rate. Laboratory findings indicate acute leukemia with hyperleukocytosis (WBC 17.97→12.9 x10^3/uL), high blast count (38.0%→46.5%), anemia (Hb 10.8→9.2 g/dL), and thrombocytopenia (PLT 27→52 x10^3/uL). The patient also has hypokalemia (K 2.9→3.0 mmol/L), elevated CRP (15.2 mg/dL on 2025-06-01), and microscopic hematuria and pyuria on urinalysis.

Initial impression in ER was unspecified fever. Current issues include:

• Hyperleukocytosis with high blasts, likely acute leukemia progression or flare.
• Infection suspicion (fever, CRP elevation, urinalysis findings).
• Thrombocytopenia and anemia.
• Hypokalemia requiring replacement.
• Hyperglycemia with variable control.

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Problem 1. Acute Leukemia with Hyperleukocytosis

• Objective
  • WBC peaked at 17.97 x10^3/uL (2025-06-01) and 12.9 x10^3/uL (2025-06-02); blasts 38.0%→46.5%, myelocytes present (2025-06-01 to 2025-06-02).
  • Anemia: Hb 10.8 g/dL (2025-06-01) to 9.2 g/dL (2025-06-02); HCT 30.8%→26.4%.
  • Platelets severely reduced: 27→52 x10^3/uL (2025-06-01 to 2025-06-02).
  • Prior history includes leukemia (ICD-10: C95.92, 2025-06-01 ER).
  • Clinical symptoms: fever, cough, left flank pain (ER 2025-06-01).
• Assessment
  • Findings are consistent with acute leukemia, possibly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or transformation from MDS. High blasts with cytopenias suggest active marrow infiltration.
  • Fluctuating leukocyte count and progressive anemia point toward marrow failure.
  • Flank pain could suggest leukemic infiltration, renal infarct, or secondary infection.
  • No clear peripheral smear or marrow report yet; further diagnostics needed.
• Recommendation
  • Confirm diagnosis: bone marrow aspiration + biopsy with flow cytometry and cytogenetics.
  • Monitor for leukostasis symptoms (neurologic, pulmonary).
  • Initiate cytoreductive therapy if symptomatic hyperleukocytosis occurs.
  • Repeat CBC every 12–24 hours to monitor dynamics.
  • Consider HLA typing.

Problem 2. Fever with Suspected Infection

• Objective
  • Fever up to 38.8°C (2025-06-02 08:27); CRP 15.2 mg/dL (2025-06-01); HR up to 133 bpm (2025-06-01 20:12).
  • WBC elevation with band 3.5%, atypical lymphocytes 5.8% (2025-06-02), mild left shift.
  • Urinalysis (2025-06-01): pyuria (WBC 6-9/HPF), bacteriuria (1+), proteinuria (1+), occult blood (2+).
  • Blood culture and urine culture collected on 2025-06-01.
  • COVID-19 and influenza A/B rapid tests were negative (2025-06-01).
  • Ceftriaxone (Sintrix 1g IV) initiated on 2025-06-01.
• Assessment
  • Febrile neutropenia is likely despite leukocytosis due to immature WBC predominance and functional immunosuppression.
  • Urinalysis supports a possible urinary tract source, though may also reflect leukemic infiltration or hemorrhagic cystitis.
  • Current empirical coverage with ceftriaxone is appropriate pending culture results.
• Recommendation
  • Continue ceftriaxone; consider escalation to antipseudomonal coverage if clinical deterioration occurs.
  • Monitor for hypotension, hypoxia, and rising inflammatory markers.
  • Repeat blood and urine cultures if fever persists beyond 48–72 hours.
  • Imaging: consider renal ultrasound or CT if flank pain persists to exclude obstructive uropathy or abscess.
  • Consider fungal workup if persistent fever beyond 4–5 days without source.

Problem 3. Thrombocytopenia and Bleeding Risk

• Objective
  • Platelet count 27→52 x10^3/uL (2025-06-01 to 2025-06-02).
  • Urinalysis with hematuria (RBC 10–19/HPF, occult blood 2+) (2025-06-01).
  • History of leukemia with marrow suppression.
• Assessment
  • Platelet counts are critically low; risk of spontaneous mucosal or CNS bleeding.
  • Microscopic hematuria could reflect thrombocytopenia-related bleeding.
  • No current major bleeding documented; clinical vigilance needed.
• Recommendation
  • Transfuse platelets if <10 x10^3/uL or if bleeding occurs.
  • Monitor bleeding signs: petechiae, ecchymosis, mucosal bleed, CNS symptoms.
  • Avoid antiplatelet/NSAID agents.
  • Daily CBC monitoring and repeat urinalysis as indicated.

Problem 4. Hypokalemia

• Objective
  • Serum K 2.9 mmol/L (2025-06-01), 3.0 mmol/L (2025-06-02).
  • Patient was prescribed Const-K (potassium chloride) extended-release, discontinued on 2025-06-03 18:59.
  • No ECG abnormalities recorded, but tachycardia noted.
• Assessment
  • Persistent hypokalemia may contribute to cardiac arrhythmia risk, particularly in context of infection and possible renal involvement.
  • Potassium wasting may be due to fever, poor intake, or medication.
• Recommendation
  • Resume potassium replacement: oral preferred if GI intact (Const-K or potassium citrate), IV if symptomatic or K <2.5.
  • Recheck serum K every 6–12 hr until stable >3.5 mmol/L.
  • Review concurrent medications for contributors to hypokalemia.

Problem 5. Hyperglycemia

• Objective
  • Glucose 190 mg/dL (2025-06-01 20:22), 148 mg/dL (2025-06-02 05:11), 160 mg/dL (2025-06-02 10:58).
  • History of DM; currently on Uformin (metformin) 500 mg BID.
  • Fever and possible infection may be contributing to stress hyperglycemia.
• Assessment
  • Glucose levels mildly elevated; current levels may not require insulin but warrant monitoring.
  • Stress, infection, corticosteroids (if used later), and acute illness can worsen glycemic control.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor blood glucose QID during hospitalization.
  • Continue metformin unless renal function deteriorates or sepsis is suspected.
  • Consider sliding scale insulin if glucose >180 mg/dL persistently.
  • Evaluate HbA1c to assess chronic glycemic control if not recently done.

700383020

250529

[lab data]

2025-05-08 PIVKA-II 46879.58 mAU/mL

2025-05-07 HBsAg Reactive
2025-05-07 HBsAg (Value) 4020.07 S/CO

2025-05-07 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2025-05-07 Anti-HCV Value 0.11 S/CO

2025-05-07 Anti-HBc Reactive
2025-05-07 Anti-HBc Value 6.38 S/CO

2025-05-07 Anti-HBs 0.28 mIU/mL

2025-05-07 Anti-HBc IgM Nonreactive
2025-05-07 Anti-HBc IgM Value 0.10 S/CO

2025-05-07 HBeAg Nonreactive
2025-05-07 HBeAg Value 0.383 S/CO

2025-05-07 HBV DNA-PCR (quan) 1080 IU/mL
2025-05-06 C3 220.7 mg/dL
2025-05-05 Ferritin (NM) 661.84 ng/ml

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-28 CT
  • Findings
    • Lungs:
      • a depedent, 3mm dense calcification in RLL.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • multiple tumors of varying sizes in both lobes of cirrhoticliver, most prominent in left s/p TAE.
      • no visible left lobe portal vein
      • fluid infiltration in anterior pararenal space and left perirenal fascia. areas of low attenuation in pancreatic tail and head.
  • Impression:
    • liver cirrhosis with multiple HCCs. acute pancreatitits.
• 2025-05-28 KUB
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region and RUQ.
• 2025-05-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (116 - 40) / 116 = 65.52%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Moderate to severe MR, mild AR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2025-05-05 Pathology - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Hepatocellular carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of hepatocellular carcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of nests of large polygonal neoplastic hepatocytes with abundant basophilic cytoplasm, arranged in trabecular pattern. Tumor necrosis and stromal invasion are present.
• 2025-05-02 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Findings
    • There are multiple tumors on both hepatic lobes, occupied entire left lobe measuring 20 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • All masses show hypointensity on T1WI and mild hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI. During dynamic study, all tumors show contrast enhancement in arterial phase images and contrast washout in portal-venous phase and delayed phase images.
      • Left lobe portal vein is non-visualized that is c/w tumor encasement.
      • Multiple HCCs on both hepatic lobes (T4) are highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes hepato-cholangiocarcinoma.
    • There is irregular liver contour that may be cirrhosis or multiple tumors with focal exophytic bulging.
    • There is minimal ascites in perihepatic- and perisplenic space.
    • A cystic lesion 1 cm in the pancreatic head is suspected.
      • Follow up is indicated.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple HCCs on both hepatic lobes are suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis includes hepato-cholangiocarcinomas.
      
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for HCC: T4 N0 M0; stage: IIIB
• 2025-05-02 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • There are multiple hyperdense shadows projecting at the middle abdomen that are c/w HCCs S/P TACE with lipiodol retention.
• 2025-04-29 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Post-op at C-spine.

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-30 ~ 2025-05-08 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, multiple tumors over bil liver with Lt portal vein encasement, cT4N0M0 stage IIIB, Child-Pugh A, post transarterial chemoembolization x1
    • Hepatitis B virus carrier with liver cirrhosis, Child Class A
    • Reflux esophagitis (GERD, grade A), mild on 2025/04/24
  • CC
    • For treatment    
  • Present illness history
    • The 54 man is a chef has HBV carrier history. He used to drink foreign liquor frequently, but has quit drinking for 7-8 years and quit smoking for 10 years. This time, he had bloating and diarrhea for many days during the Chinese New Year. He went to two clinics for treatment, but the doctors recommended that he be transferred to a large hospital for treatment.
    • He was admitted to ShuangHe Hospital and diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma, left liver and right multiple lesion, T4N0M0 stage IIIB post transarterial chemoembolization to reduce tumor volume on 2025/04/23.
    • Bone scan (2025/04/25) showed no evidence of malignant skeletal involvement.
    • This time, he was brought to our ONC for seconed opinin on 2025/04/28, but due to abd pain, so he sent to ED on 2025/04/29.
    • At ED, the lab data CRP 27, r-GT 148, Alb 3.1, TBI 1.42, AFP 1664.4, CA-199 40.01, INR 1.07m PL 206000. Initial pain killer as Tramadol and Morphin for abd pain.
    • Under the impression of HCC stage IIIB, so he was admitted for treatment on 2025/04/30.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received pain control as Fentanyl 1.25mcg 1 patch q3d + Morphine 0.5# prnq4h and Neurotin 1# tid.
    • Liver biopsy was done, report showed Hepatocellular carcinoma, moderately differentiated. HBV DNR showed 1080. We comfirm GI man Chen JianHua for HBV treatment and OPD follow up.
    • He received Durvalumab 1500mg (self pay), Q1M on 2025/05/06 and apply IMFINZI + IMJUDO for next time use.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2025/05/8. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Morphine 15mg 0.5# PRNQ4H 7D if pain
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch 12.5mcg/h 1.25mg/patch 1# Q3D EXT 7D

[immunotherapy]

• 2025-05-06 - Imfinzi (durvalumab) 1500mg NS 250mL 1hr

This 54-year-old man with chronic HBV infection, liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cT4N0M0, stage IIIB post-TAE (2025-04-23), presented on 2025-05-28 with acute chest tightness, dizziness, and was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis on CT (2025-05-28). Liver imaging consistently shows bilobar HCCs, left lobe portal vein encasement, and suspected tumor necrosis (MRI 2025-05-02; CT 2025-05-28). He has no evidence of metastatic disease (bone scan 2025-04-25). Labs suggest hepatic dysfunction with AST/ALT elevation, preserved synthetic function (albumin 3.8 g/dL, INR 1.00), and a transiently elevated D-dimer. Echocardiogram showed preserved LVEF (65.5%) with moderate to severe MR. He is receiving pain control with fentanyl patch, morphine, and tramadol, along with IO immunotherapy (Durvalumab 1500mg on 2025-05-06). No infection/sepsis signs as CRP and procalcitonin remain low. Current concerns include pancreatitis, HCC progression, hemodynamic fluctuations, and pain control.

Problem 1. Acute Pancreatitis

• Objective
  • CT (2025-05-28) showed low-attenuation changes at pancreatic tail and head with fluid infiltration in anterior pararenal space and left perirenal fascia, consistent with acute pancreatitis.
  • Serum amylase and lipase were markedly elevated: amylase 225 U/L, lipase 944 U/L on 2025-05-28; still elevated on 2025-05-29 (amylase 153 U/L, lipase 389 U/L).
  • Patient reported nausea and vomiting on 2025-05-28. No abdominal tenderness was noted on physical exam.
• Assessment
  • Acute pancreatitis is confirmed both radiologically and biochemically. Etiology could be multifactorial: paraneoplastic, drug-induced, or related to liver dysfunction. No gallstones or hypertriglyceridemia noted.
  • Patient’s liver cirrhosis and HCC may contribute to pancreatic microcirculatory dysfunction.
  • Overall improving trend as lipase decreased and no fever, rising CRP, or leukocytosis observed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue conservative management: NPO, IV hydration (currently on Taita No.5).
  • Reassess pain control as patient receives multiple opioids (morphine, tramadol, fentanyl patch).
  • Monitor electrolytes, renal function, and daily lipase/amylase. Refeed when tolerable.
  • Consider MRCP or abdominal CT follow-up if worsening or unclear etiology persists.

Problem 2. Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Stage IIIB)

• Objective
  • Liver biopsy (2025-05-05) confirmed moderately differentiated HCC.
  • Imaging (MRI 2025-05-02; CT 2025-05-28) showed large left-lobe mass (20 cm) with arterial enhancement and venous washout, non-visualized left portal vein (suggesting tumor invasion), and multifocal bilobar involvement.
  • Tumor marker PIVKA-II was elevated at 46879.58 mAU/mL on 2025-05-08; AFP 1664.4 ng/mL on 2025-04-30.
  • IO initiated with Durvalumab 1500mg on 2025-05-06; plan to add Tremelimumab (IMJUDO) in next session.
• Assessment
  • Patient has advanced-stage HCC with vascular invasion, but no metastasis evidence identified (bone scan 2025-04-25 negative).
  • He remains Child-Pugh A and ECOG PS 1, supporting eligibility for systemic immunotherapy per NCCN 2025 guidelines.
  • Current hepatic function relatively preserved (Albumin 3.8 g/dL, INR 1.00, bilirubin 0.55 mg/dL).
  • No clear evidence of IO-related commonly-seen adverse events.
• Recommendation
  • Continue IO therapy with Durvalumab + Tremelimumab (IMFINZI + IMJUDO) if tolerable.
  • Regular tumor marker (AFP, PIVKA-II) and imaging (CT or MRI Q8–12 weeks) follow-up.
  • Monitor for IO complications (LFTs, thyroid, dermatologic, GI) and manage early.
  • May consider adding antiviral therapy for HBV prophylaxis, as current HBV DNA is detectable (1080 IU/mL on 2025-05-07) and Anti-HBs is absent (0.28 mIU/mL).

Problem 3. Liver Function and Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A)

• Objective
  • Liver cirrhosis noted on imaging (irregular contour, portal vein encasement).
  • Liver function tests: ALT 142 U/L, AST 217 U/L, Albumin 3.8 g/dL, INR 1.00, bilirubin 0.60 mg/dL on 2025-05-29.
  • Ammonia stable (33 umol/L on 2025-05-28), no overt hepatic encephalopathy signs.
• Assessment
  • Functional reserve remains acceptable (Child-Pugh A, MELD ≈7–8).
  • However, AST/ALT remain elevated, possibly reflecting HCC progression, IO-induced hepatitis, or drug-induced injury.
  • No overt synthetic dysfunction, coagulopathy, or decompensation signs.
• Recommendation
  • Continue regular monitoring of liver function every few days during acute illness, especially on IO.
  • Avoid hepatotoxic drugs; monitor for signs of decompensation (encephalopathy, ascites).
  • Consider repeating liver imaging if AST/ALT trend worsens.

Problem 4. Pain Management and Opioid Use

• Objective
  • On Fentanyl patch 12.5mcg/h Q3D, Morphine 15mg PO PRN Q4H, Tramadol 100mg IV PRN Q6H, and Neurontin 100mg PO TID.
  • Patient initially presented with chest tightness and pain; CTA (2025-05-28) ruled out aortic dissection.
  • Vitals stable; HR 59–85 bpm, BP 123–187/97 mmHg, SpO2 95–99%.
• Assessment
  • Pain appears to be controlled with multimodal analgesia.
  • No signs of opioid toxicity (no sedation, bradycardia <50, or respiratory suppression).
  • Risk of opioid overuse exists with PRN layering of morphine and tramadol.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current fentanyl patch; reduce tramadol/morphine PRN if pain is tolerable.
  • Monitor bowel habits (patient on sennoside) and consider step-down in opioid load if pancreatitis improves.
  • Reassess pain daily using VAS score.

Problem 5. Hemodynamic Status and Cardiac Function

• Objective
  • Echo (2025-05-28): LVEF 65.5%, moderate to severe MR, mild TR/AR/PR, dilated LA.
  • BP trend: 123/86 to 187/97 mmHg; HR: 59–85 bpm.
  • EKG: sinus bradycardia. hs-Troponin I <4 pg/mL.
• Assessment
  • Preserved cardiac function despite valvular disease. No ischemic change on EKG or enzyme elevation.
  • MR may contribute to dyspnea/chest tightness, but no fluid overload signs noted.
• Recommendation
  • No immediate cardiac intervention required.
  • Continue to monitor vitals, fluid balance, and reassess if symptoms recur.
  • Consider cardiology input for surveillance of MR severity if symptoms persist.

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[Durvalumab and Acute Pancreatitis: An Uncommon Link]

Acute pancreatitis is a recognized but rare immune-related adverse event (irAE) associated with Durvalumab, an anti-PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitor. Although uncommon, cases of immune-mediated pancreatitis have been reported across checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4), including Durvalumab and combination therapies (e.g., with Tremelimumab) (Ref).

Evaluation in this Case:

• Timing:
  • Patient received Durvalumab 1500 mg on 2025-05-06.
  • Symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and chest tightness began on 2025-05-27, and pancreatitis was diagnosed on 2025-05-28.
  • This 22-day interval is compatible with the known onset window of checkpoint inhibitor-induced pancreatitis (ranging from days to months after first dose).
• Imaging:
  • CT (2025-05-28) showed fluid infiltration around the pancreas and low attenuation in head and tail, which supports active inflammation.
• Labs:
  • Amylase 225 U/L, Lipase 944 U/L on 2025-05-28; lipase still elevated at 389 U/L on 2025-05-29.
  • No marked eosinophilia or hypertriglyceridemia; calcium normal; no gallstones seen, making alternative causes less likely.
• No signs of infection (CRP 0.6 mg/dL; PCT 0.21 ng/mL), ruling out infectious pancreatitis.
  • No recent alcohol use or trauma.

Supporting Evidence:

• According to case reports and pharmacovigilance data (e.g., Dogan et al., J Oncol Pharm Pract, 2022; FDA/EMA label warnings), pancreatitis as an irAE is reported with <1% incidence, more often with combination regimens, but can still occur in monotherapy.
• Durvalumab-induced pancreatitis is often mild to moderate, responds to supportive care, and rarely requires steroids unless severe or relapsing.

Conclusion:

• In this patient, Durvalumab-related immune-mediated pancreatitis is a plausible etiology, given:
  • The temporal correlation with IO administration.
  • The absence of other clear causes.
  • The radiologic and biochemical evidence.
• Severity appears mild-moderate, and patient is responding to conservative treatment.

Next Steps:

• Continue NPO and hydration.
• Monitor closely for worsening symptoms, LFTs, glucose, and repeat lipase/amylase.
• If recurrence or persistent elevation, consider holding next dose and possibly using corticosteroids if signs of immune-mediated mechanism persist.
• Multidisciplinary IO toxicity board or GI consultation may be helpful for grading and further management planning.

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References:

• Wang Y et al. JAMA Oncol. 2018;4(1):94–100.
• Samaan MA et al. J Immunother Cancer. 2018;6(1):1–5.
• Dogan M et al. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2022.
• FDA label for Durvalumab (IMFINZI).

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[lab data]

• 2024-09-30 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2024-09-30 Anti-HBc Value 5.43 S/CO
  
• 2024-09-30 Anti-HBs 29.35 mIU/mL
  
• 2024-09-30 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2024-09-30 Anti-HCV Value 0.12 S/CO
  
• 2024-09-30 HBsAg Nonreactive
  
• 2024-09-30 HBsAg Value 0.31 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2025-05-28 CXR
  • Normal heart size.
  • Opacity at lower mediastinum, compatible with hiatal hernia.
  • Placement of right subclavian port-A catheter and double lumen catheter. Consolidation at RUL, compatible with infection.
  • Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2025-04-01 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, stage IIIB, with bilateral kidney and liver metastases
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P esophageal operation. Tumors (4.7cm, 8.4cm) in both kidneys. Mild bil. hydronephrosis. Poor enhancing tumors (1.8cm, 3.7cm) in both hepatic lobes.
    • Some lymph nodes (up to 2.5cm) at retroperitoneum.
    • Small amount ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Bil. pleural effusion. Small GGO at right lung.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion. S/P left side catheterization.
    • S/P right femoral catheterization.
• 2025-03-31 CXR
  • S/P operation.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • S/P left side catheterization.
• 2025-03-29 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:11.38cm uneven surface
      • L’t:11.41cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: indistinct
      • L’t: indistinct
    • Sinus Not Dilated
    • Cyst None
    • Stone None
    • Mass N
      • R’t: a mass with 6.88 x 6.55 cm in size
      • L’t: a mass with 5.81 x 6.00 cm in size
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic parenchymal renal disease
    • Bilatreal renal tumors
• 2025-03-05 Sonography - abdomen
  • Indication: Hepatitis C carrier
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Heterogeneous and Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with fat attenuation. A 33.6x28.4 mm heterogeneous hyperechoic lesion with cystic component at the LT lobe seg 3.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. CBD dilatation to 1.04 cm
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • Hypoechoic lesion was noted in the right kidney Size 5.14x4.10 cm
      • Hypoechoic lesion was noted in the left kidney Size 4.90x25.5 cm
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumor favor metastatic tumor
    • Bil renal tumor, favor metastatic tumors
    • CBD dilatation
      
  • Suggestion:
    • Continue oncological Tx
• 2025-03-05 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS
  • EUS findings
    • EUS with GF-UCT-260 showed a faintly hyperechoic with hypoechoic rim surrounding, about 10.4mm in size, at segment 3.
      
  • Diagnosis：
    • Liver tumor, segment 3, r/o metastasis
• 2025-01-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: ESCC s/p OP and CCRT, with bilateral renal metastasis in IO plus C/T
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P esophageal operation. Tumors (4.3cm, 6.5cm) in both kidneys (stable). A poor enhancing tumor (1.1cm) in left hepatic lobe.
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P esophageal operation. LNs, liver and renal metastases.
• 2024-11-02 CT
  • Chest and Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction
      
    • Minimal wedge shaped infiltration at left lower lobe is found. r/o recent inflammation.
    • Soft tissue mass at bilateral kidneys up to 6.7cm at right kidney and 4.9cm at left kidney is found. Thrombosis of right renal vein is also noted. In progression.
    • Lobulated splenic surface is found.
  • Imp:
    • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction. No local recurrence at lung fields.
    • Bilateral renal tumors with right renal vein thrombosis. In progression.
• 2024-09-30 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction
• 2024-08-30 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-17242
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC: >= 5% and < 10%
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 7%
• 2024-08-21 Patho - kidney biopsy
  • Left renal tumor, CT-guide biopsy — Compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of poorly differentiated carcinoma characterized by some solid tumor nests infiltration.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows P40(+), GATA-3(-) and CK20(-) for tumor. According to histopathologic finding and clinicai history, it is compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma.
• 2024-08-20 Patho - kidney biopsy
  • Labeled as “right renal tumor”, clincal history of Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, CT guided biopsy — carcinoa.
  • Section shows cores of tissue with infiltration of paternless irregular nests of carcinoma.
  • IHC stains:
    • p40 (+): compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma;
    • GATA-3 (-): dis-favor urothelial carcinoma.
    • Viemtin (-), RCC (-), CD10 (-): dis-favor renal cell carcinoma.
• 2024-07-29 CT
  • Comparison was made with CT dated on 2024/04/23
    • Lungs:
      • minimal fibrotic change at Rt lung apex.
      • reticular opacities over posterior medial aspects of LUL, may be post R/T change.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • s/p esophagectomy and partial gastrectomy, and gastric tube reconstruction (with food content) at Rt paravertebral region. no enlarged LN.
      • a small loculated left anterior mediastinal pleural effusion
    • Pleura: trace Rt-sided effusion.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • s/p subtotal gastrectonmy.
      • areas of poor enhancement of the spleen.
      • interval increase in size of a poorly enhanced area (63mm) in Rt kidney and new portly enhanced area in medial paosterior aspect of Lt kidney.
  • Impression:
    • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction in good condition. no locoregional recurrent tumor.
    • old splenic infarcts and Rt renal tumor, increase in size and new Lt renal tumor compared with previous CT on 2024/04/23,
• 2024-04-23 CT
  • Indication: SCC of esophagus, M/3, cT3N1M0, stage III s/p op
  • Comparison was made with CT dated on 2024/01/23
    • Lungs:
      • minimal fibrotic change at Rt lung apex.
      • reticular opacities over posterior medial aspects of both lungs, may be post R/T change.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • s/p esophagectomy and partial gastrectomy, and gastric tube reconstruction (with food content) at Rt paravertebral region. no enlarged LN.
      • a small loculated left anterior mediastinal pleural effusion
    • Pleura: trace Rt-sided effusion.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • s/p subtotal gastrectonmy.
      • areas of poor enhancement of the spleen. interval increase in size of a poorly enhanced area (37mm) at anterior upper pole of Rt kidney.
  • Impression:
    • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction in good condition. no locoregional recurrent tumor.
    • old splenic infarcts and Rt renal tumor, increase in size compared with previous CT on 2024/01/3, suggest futher evaluation with U/S.
• 2024-01-23 CT
  • Indication: esophageal cancer, s/p op
  • Comparison was made with CT dated on 2023/10/24
    • Lungs:
      • minimal fibrotic change at Rt lung apex.
      • reticular opacities over posterior medial aspects of both lungs, may be post R/T change.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • s/p esophagectomy and partial gastrectomy, and gastric tube reconstruction (with food content) at Rt paravertebral region. no enlarged LN.
      • a small loculated left anterior mediastinal pleural effusion
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • s/p subtotal gastrectonmy.
      • areas of poor enhancement of the spleen and a 24mm lo attenuation at anterior upper pole of Rt kidney.
  • Impression:
    • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction in good condition. no locoregional recurrent tumor.
    • old splenic infarcts and Rt renal cyst?
• 2023-10-24 CT
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/07/25
    • Lungs:
      • minimal fibrotic change at Rt lung apex.
      • reticular opacities over posterior medial aspects of both lungs, may be post R/T change.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • s/p esophagectomy and partial gastrectomy, and gastric tube reconstruction (with food residua) at Rt paravertebral region.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • s/p subtotal gastrectonmy.
      • areas of poor enhancement of the spleen and resoltuion of surrounding abnormal heterogeneous density fluid collection
  • Impression:
    • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction in good condition. no locoregional recurrent tumor.
    • splenic infarcts?
• 2023-07-25 CT
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/03/20
    • Lungs:
      • minimal fibrotic change at Rt lung apex.
      • reticular opacities over posterior medial aspects of both lungs, may be post R/T change.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction at Rt paravertebral region.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • s/p subtotal gastrectonmy.
      • areas of poor enhancement of the spleen with surrounding abnormal heterogeneous density fluid collection (77mm in longest axial dimension) and infiltrating the pancreatic tail.
  • Impression:
    • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction in good condition. no locoregional recurrent tumor.
    • splenic infarcts? with seroma or inflammtory fluid collectyion at LUQ of abdomen?
• 2023-03-28 Pathology - esophagus subtotal/total resection
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophagus, middle third, VATS esophagectomy —- Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, s/p CCRT
    • Stomach, cardia, partial gastrectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Soft tissue and lymph node, perigastric fat over greater curvature, excision —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Azygos vein, right, excision —- Negative for malignancy
    • Resection margin: Negative for malignancy; proximal cutend of esophagus: Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, upper paraesophageal, specimen 1, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, peri-gastric, specimen 1, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/9)
    • Lymph node, right, group 2+4, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right, group 7, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
      
    • Lymph node, right, upper paraesophageal, dissection —- metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (1/2)
    • Lymph node, right, middle paraesophageal, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/0)
    • Lymph node, left, group 2+4, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/0)
      
    • Lymph node, left, group 9, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
      
    • AJCC 8 th edition pT N M Pathology stage: ypStage IIIB, ypT3N1(if cM0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure:
      • VATS esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction; Size: Esophagus: 13.5 cm in length with a portion of gastric tissue measuring 2.4 cm in length.
      • Perigastric fat over greater curvature: 14 x 12 x 2 cm
      • Azygos vein: 1.1 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm
    • Tumor Site: Mid esophagus,
      
    • Relationship of Tumor to Esophagogastric Junction: Tumor is entirely located within the tubular esophagus and does not involve the esophagogastric junction
    • Tumor Size: 3.3 x 1.5 cm
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1-2: Distal gastric resection margin; A3: stomach; A4: esophagus; A5: EG junction; A6-11: tumor; A12: lymph node, upper paraesophageal; A13: lymph node, middle paraesophageal; A14: lymph node, lower paraesophageal; A15: lymph node, perigastric; B1-2: soft tissue and lymph nodes of perigastric fat over greater curvature; C: lymph node, right group 2+4; D: lymph node, right group 7; E: lymph node, right upper paraesophageal; F: lymph node, right middle paraesophageal; G: azygos vein; H: proximal cutend of esophagus; I: lymph node, left group 2+4; J: lymph node, left group 9.
        
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma, s/p CCRT
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades adventitia
    • Margins
      • All margins are uninvolved by invasive carcinoma, dysplasia, and intestinal metaplasia
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (millimeters or centimeters): 2 mm
      • Specify closest margin: circumferential resection margin
      • Proximal resection margin: 4.0 cm
      • Distal resection margin: 8.7 cm
    • Treatment Effect: Absent, Extensive residual cancer with no evident tumor regression (poor or no response, score 3)
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: please see diagnosis
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors: y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor invades adventitia
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN1: Metastasis in one or two regional lymph nodes
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
• 2023-03-25 MRI - brain
  • no evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2023-03-24 PET
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/10/25, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the middle portion of the esophagus is a little less evident, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy with partial response to the therapy.
  • The previous glucose hypermetabolism in an upper right paratracheal lymph node disappeared.
  • Incresed FDG accumulation in both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2023-03-23 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings
    • One fungating lesion with ulceration on surface, occupying about 1/2 circumference of esophageal lumen, was noted since 30cm below incisor. The distal part is unable to indentify because of severe stenosis. The mucosa of the lesion showed JES type B2. After using slim EGD, the stomach to duodenal 2nd portion was negative finding.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-DP- 25R, EUS showed a mucosal lesion invading into the adventitia of esophageal wall at the lesion site. Negative lymph node enlargement.
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, at least cT3N0, 30cm below incisor. s/p magnifying NBI
• 2023-03-22 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic finding:
    • The nasal mucosa was reddish. The nasal lumen was mild narrowed. The was no mucoid nasal discharge retained in the nasal cavity. Mucosa of nasopharynx hypertrophic . Nasopharynx was mild narroweing. Mucosa of pharynx normal . Mevement of the both. vocal cord(s)normal . Bilateral anytenoid proceww was normal .
    • Trachea whole segment: patent, and the mucosa was normal. Main carina: sharp and movable on deep breathing.
    • Bronchous: normal appearance of bilateral bronchi
  • Special Procedures:
    • Bronchial washing with 50 ml of sterile normal saline was performed from the RML and 10 ml of and sent for aerobic bacterial cultre, M.TB and cytology studies
  • Complication:
    • Nil
  • Notes:
    • Please Watch for the possibilties of hemoptysis, fever
• 2023-03-21 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the middle C-spine, lower T-spine and some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • A hot spot in the sternal angle. The nature is to be determined. Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in right shoulder, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-03-20 CT
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/02/24
    • Lungs:
      • reticular opacities over posterior medial aspects of both lungs, in regression as compared with previous CT exam., may be post R/T change.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • asymmetric esophageal wall thickening with luminal narrowing at M/3 segment.
      • two small well-defined, fluid density, ovoid nodules, at left lower prevascular space, stable.
  • Impression:
    • M/3 esophageal cancer T3 and no more enlarged mediastinal LN, stationary compared with CT on 2023/02/24
• 2023-03-14 6-Minute Walk Test, 6MWT
  • Basic Info
    • Height: 170 cm
    • Weight: 57 kg
    • BMI: 19.7
    • Predicted HR max: 174 beats/min
    • Predicted Distance: 647 meters
    • Indication for Test:
    • Pre-test Medication: NO
    • Oxygen Use: NO L/min
    • Test Duration: 6 minutes
  • Test Findings
    • Total Walking Distance: 581 meters (90% of predicted)
    • Average Speed: 1.61 meters/second
    • Max HR: 143 beats/min (82% of predicted)
  • Vital Signs
    • Pre-test:
      • Blood Pressure: 104/81 mmHg
      • Heart Rate: 119 beats/min
      • SpO2: 98%
      • Dyspnea Borg Score: 0
      • Leg Fatigue Borg Score: 0
    • Post-test:
      • Blood Pressure: 118/104 mmHg
      • Heart Rate: 114 beats/min
      • SpO2 (End/Recovery): 99% / 98%
      • Dyspnea Borg Score: 3
      • Leg Fatigue Borg Score: 5
      • Time to Start Desaturation: NA
      • Time to Desaturation Recovery: NA
  • Note:
    • The patient stated that he had a history of a right ankle sprain and was unable to walk too fast.
  • Conclusion
    • A 6MWT conducted on 2023-03-14 showed small airway dysfunction which improved after exercise, suggesting that conditions like bronchiolitis obliterans, COPD, or asthma may exhibit this pattern.
• 2023-03-06 Polysomnography, PSG; Multiple Sleep Latency Test, MSLT
  • Overnight PSG showed severe OSA with REM sleep hypoventilation
    • Total AHI=61.7, BW=58.5kg, BMI=20.5
    • TcCO2 mild elevated 10mmHg during REM sleep, possibly combined with other hypoxemic medical conditions.
  • MSLT showed:
    • total 5 examinations with total 5 successful naps
    • Mean sleep latency = 5.4 minutes
    • Mean REM latency = 4.3 minutes
    • total 8 REMs with 2 SOREMs
    • conclusion: hypersomnolence was noted, possibly due to severe OSA or underlying combined with narcelepsy
      
    • Please arrange CPAP titration following MSLT to D.D.
• 2023-03-06 Polysomnography, PSG
  • Finding: severe OSA with REM sleep hypoventilation,.
    • Total AHI=61.7, BW=58.5kg, BMI=20.5
    • TcCO2 mild elevated 10mmHg during REM sleep, possibly combined with other hypoxemic medical conditions.
  • Conclusion
    • Please arrange CPAP titration under TcCO2 monitoring.
    • Refer to ENT for check upper airway patency and operation evaluation
    • Keep nasal patency
    • Avoid mouth breathing during sleep
    • Lifestyle modification: maintain BW, keep BMI not more than 24, avoid smoking and alcohol or BZD, regular exercise
    • F/U PSG 1 year later
• 2023-02-24 CT
  • Indication: Middle third ESCC s/p CCRT and C/T
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Ground glass like opacities scattered at both lungs is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-09-27, the lesions are new. r/o chemotherapy related change.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Narrowing of the middle to lower third esophagus is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-09-27, the lesion regressed.
  • Imp:
    • Ground glass like opacities scattered at both lungs is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-09-27, the lesions are new. r/o chemotherapy related change.
    • Esophageal cancer. Middle to lower third, in regression.
• 2022-10-31 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 19 dB HL; LE 16 dB HL.
  • bil WNL.
• 2022-10-27 MRI - brain
  • No metastatic lesion within the brain parenchyma.
• 2022-10-26 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • One nodular luesion, about 2/3 circumference of esophageal lumen, 7cm in length, was noted at 30cm from incisor.(JCEC type 3). The most advanced part of the lesion showed JES type B3. The scope cannot pass through due to stricture.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-DP- 25R, EUS showed a annular mucosal lesion invading into the adventitia of esophageal wall at the lesion site. At least 4 lymph nodes were noted. Size 2-5mm.
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, at least cT3N2, 30cm from incisor
    • Esophageal malignant stricture
    • Incomplete study due to stricture
• 2022-10-25 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the middle portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in an upper right paratracheal lymph node. Either inflammation or a metastatic lymph node of low FDG uptake may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2021-02-24 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right atrial enlargement
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-21 SOAP
  • O
    • 2025-03-13 ~ today - RT to the liver S2 mets: 18 Gy/ 6 fx.
    • 2025-03-07 ~ today - RT to the Rt kidney mets: 27 Gy/ 9 fx.
  • P
    • Plan to deliver around 30 Gy/ 10 fx to the Rt kidney and liver S2 metastatic tumors.
• 2024-09-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Admission for Nivo plus DFL or PFL
• 2022-10-24 ~ 2022-11-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagus
    • Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
    • Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, M/3, cT3N2M0, stage IIIB
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • suffered from dysphagia for solid material for months
  • Present illness
    • This 45-year-old non-smoker man, had underlying disease of hypertension, and family history of CAD and colon cancer. He has suffered from dysphagia for solid material since 2022-09.
    • As above mentioned, he has visited XinGuang Hospital for help, biopsy was done and squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus, middle third portion, was diagnosed. He was then turned to our OPD for further managements. On physical examination, there was nothing particular.
    • CT scan revealed a tumor (2.6cm) on M/3 of esophagus, right upper mediastinum LN (+), T3N1M0, stage T4b. After discussing with the patient and his family, he was admitted for the survey of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, including brain MRI, PET, and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), and for further managements (CCRT).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, Whlos body PET scan on 2022/10/25 showed middle portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy with upper right paratracheal lymph node metasrases.
    • Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) on 2022/10/26 were done, and revealed EUS: Esophageal cancer, at least cT3N2, 30cm from incisor; Esophageal malignant stricture; Incomplete study due to stricture.
    • Brain MRI on 2022/10/27 showed no brain metastases. Port-A catheter insertion on 2022/10/28.
    • PTA on 2022/10/31 showerd reliability FAIR, average RE 19 dB HL; LE 16 dB HL, bil WNL.
    • 24hrs CCr. on 2022/10/31 showed 103.0 mL/min.
    • Radiotherapy for 4500 cGy/ 25 fractions to the bil. SCF and the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic driange area. Then boost the M/3 esophageal tumor and LAP to 5040 cGy/ 28 fracftions from 2022/11/02~.
    • Concurrent chemotherapy with PF4 (CDDP 80mg/m2, 5FU 1000mg/m2) (C1) from 2022/11/02~2022/11/06. MgSO4 1pc iv and Lasix 1pc iv after chemotherapy with CDDP.
    • NS 1500ml IVF hydration. Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1pc iv PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B with Baraclude 0.5mg 1# po QDAC.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2022/11/07 and OPD followed up later.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 3D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 8D

[consultation]

• 2025-05-13 Nephrology
  • Q
    • Due to dialysis and chemotherapy, please schedule dialysis for the patient on the QW246 afternoon shift.
  • A
    • We will arrange H/D QW246. Please prescribe EPO 5000U SC QW after HD if Hgb level < 11 g/dL.
• 2025-03-28 Nephrology
  • Q
    • He was admitted for chemotherapy. However, he suffered from anuria for one day. Lab data showed increased creatinine level (1.5 -> 2.02 -> 4.71 -> 12.67mg/dL). There was no dyspnea or pitting edema. We need your further evaluation for possibility of hemodialysis. Thanks for your expertise.
  • A
    • We are consulted with a case of acute deteriorating renal function requiring dialysis.
      • to r/o RPGN.
      • Latest renal biopsy showed: metastatic SqCC.
      • Re-Do biopsy might be nessary regaring the AKI.
    • Recommendation:
      • Dialysis initiate today
      • Please closely follow upserum BUN/CRE/Na/K/Ca/P/ venous CO2
      • Please check
        • Urinalysis + RBC morphology, UACR and UPCR if feasible
        • HbA1C/LDL/HDL/TG/TCH/uric acid for DM and gouty nephropathy
        • ANA/C3/C4/Anti-ds-DNA Ab (for SLE), ANCA/Anti-GBM Ab titer (for RPGN), Serum + Urine IFE (for MM/AL)
        • Cryoglobulin (for Cryoglobulinemia), HBsAg(MN), HCV Ab (MPGN/Cryo)
      • Arrange renal echo.
      • Avoid any nephrotoxic medication
      • Arrange nephrologist OPD follow-up.
• 2023-01-06 Chest Medicine
  • Q
    • Patient was doze off easily when there is nothing to do. Now. R/O narcolesy for evaluate examination. Thank you.
  • A
    • A case of:
      • Eso. cancer, M3, stage IIIB, brain (-), bone (-)
        • dx at 2022-09-27, s/p port-A at 2022-10-28, on CCRT since 20221024/20221129/20220104 (had complete RTO at 2022-12)
      • Asthma, since child, the last AE was at 20 y/o, no any tx or f/u since that time
      • SDB, suspected narcolepsy with cataplexy,
        • unrelated to Eso. ca and its treatment since the s/s start since 20+ y/o
        • daytime s/s: moderate EDS (fall in sleep or asleep during meeting) (suddenly zoning out or falling asleep for 3 seconds)
        • night s/s: shorten sleep latency (about 3 seconds), loud snoring, witted apnea
        • complication: HTN since young
      • Hyperlipidemia, 20210225 TG=327
      • smoking: since 17-46y/o, about 0.1~1PPD, quitted this year
      • alcohol: (+) for social only, betel (-)
      • CHB
      • HTN history
      • Anemia (2023-01-04 Hb=8.6)
      • Hypomagnesium, cause?
    • O
      • cons: clear
      • BS: noisy, no wheezing
      • Abdomen: soft and flat.
    • Suggestion:
      • Arrange provocation test or we will arrange at Chest OPD
      • Check HRCT with inspiratory/expiratory phase to evaluate opportunisitc infection and asthma
      • B/T to keep Hb not less than 10.0
      • Check thryoid and adrenal function (free-T4, TSH, cortisol, ACTH)
      • Arrange PSG following MSLT or we will arrange at Chest OPD
      • Thanks and f/u prn.
• 2022-10-26 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For CCRT
  • A
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 2022/11/01.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. SCF and the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic driange area. Then boost the M/3 esophageal tumor and LAP to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • RT will start around 2022/11/03. Thank you very much.
• 2022-10-26 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For CCRT
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of ESCC at the Stage T3N1-2M0, Stage . I am consulted for the further management.
    • My suggestions:
      • Arrange communication with patient and family
      • Arrange Port-A insertion (on 2022-10-28)
      • Please check HBV (HBs Ag, Anti-HBs Ab, Anti-HBc Ab) and HCV (Anti-HCV), tumor markers (CEA and SCC)
      • I would like to take over this case

[surgical operation]

• 2025-03-31
  • Surgery
    • LIJV Hickmann’s catheter        
  • Finding
    • INTRA-OP SONO FINDING:
      • RIJV is absent.
      • LEFT internal jugular VEIN was identified and diameter was 10mm and there was no significan stenosis.
      • 23CM Hickmann catheter was inserted into LIJV   
• 2023-03-27
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS esophagectomy + gastric tube reconstruction + feeding jejunostomy
  • Finding
    • One ulcerative tumor was noted over M/3 of esophagus. s/p CCRT
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 9th ICS.
    • 18 Fr. silicon Foley catheter as feeding jejunostomy tube.
    • One 7mm J-P drain was inserted over left splenic fossa.
• 2022-10-28
  • Surgery
    • port-A insertion
  • Finding
    • 8.5 Fr. port A from r’t IJV

[radiotherapy]

• 2022-11-02 ~ 2022-12-09 - completed RT to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The esophageal tumor and LAPs: 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-15 - paclitaxel 120mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 3hr (before HD) + carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 1hr (after HD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-17 - cisplatin 15mg/m2 20mg NS 500mL 1hr (after HD)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg NS 250mL
• 2025-04-15 - paclitaxel 50mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 1hr (before HD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-10 - cisplatin 15mg/m2 20mg NS 500mL 1hr (after HD)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg NS 250mL
• 2025-04-08 - paclitaxel 50mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 1hr (before HD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-12 - docetaxel 20mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2600mg NS 180mL 24hr (infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-06 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3200mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 1hr (after 5-FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-22 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 170mL 48hr (infusor) + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 1hr D3 (after 5-FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-13 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 170mL 48hr (infusor) + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 1hr D3 (after 5-FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-25 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 30min (Y-sited Covorin) + docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin, after Opdivo) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (Y-sited Opdivo then Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 170mL 48hr (infusor) + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 1hr D3 (after 5-FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-11 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 30min (Y-sited Covorin) + docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin, after Opdivo) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (Y-sited Opdivo then Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 170mL 48hr (infusor) + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 1hr D3 (after 5-FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-27 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 30min (Y-sited Covorin) + docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin, after Opdivo) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (Y-sited Opdivo then Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 170mL 48hr (infusor) + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 1hr D3 (after 5-FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-13 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 30min (Y-sited Covorin) + docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (Y-sited Covorin, after Opdivo) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (Y-sited Opdivo then Nolbaxol) + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 170mL 48hr (infusor) + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 1hr D3 (after 5-FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-29 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 40mg/m2 55mg NS 250mL 1hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 48hr + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 4hr D3 (PFL)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-01 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 40mg/m2 55mg NS 250mL 1hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 10min + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 48hr + cisplatin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 500mL 4hr D3 (PFL)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-08 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-05 - (PF)
• 2022-11-29 - (PF)
• 2022-11-02 - (PF)

2025-05-29

This is a 48-year-old male with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (M/3, initially cT3N2M0 stage IIIB), who underwent definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (PF regimen) starting on 2022-11-02 followed by three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction on 2023-03-27. Despite initial surgical remission (ypT3N1M0), disease progression with bilateral renal and hepatic metastases has occurred. Biopsies on 2024-08-20 and 2024-08-21 confirmed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in both kidneys. Recent imaging (CT 2025-04-01, CXR 2025-05-28) shows stable hepatic/renal tumors and new consolidation over the right upper lung compatible with pneumonia.

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Problem 1. Pneumonia with new right upper lobe consolidation

• Objective
  • New radiologic findings:
    • Chest X-ray on 2025-05-28 showed consolidation at the right upper lung, compatible with infection; normal heart size and incidental hiatal hernia noted (CXR 2025-05-28).
  • Clinical context:
    • The patient was admitted on 2025-05-28.
    • He has multiple healthcare exposures: recurrent admissions, chemotherapy (e.g., paclitaxel/carboplatin on 2025-05-15), and ongoing hemodialysis (QW246 schedule noted in nephrology consult on 2025-05-13).
  • Treatment initiated:
    • Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) was started empirically on 2025-05-28.
    • Vital signs on 2025-05-28 included fever (BT up to 37.7°C), tachycardia (HR 105–110 bpm), and elevated respiratory rate (RR 20–22 bpm).
• Assessment
  • This episode does not fulfill the criteria for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), as the pneumonia was evident on the day of admission (2025-05-28). HAP requires onset ≥48 hours after hospital admission.
  • However, the patient has extensive healthcare exposure, including frequent chemotherapy, ESRD with dialysis, and prior hospital stays—placing him at high risk for healthcare-related pneumonia (HCAP), though this term is no longer formally recognized under ATS/IDSA 2019 guidelines.
  • Empiric treatment with Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) is reasonable, covering common organisms including gram-negative bacilli and anaerobes, especially in the immunocompromised host. Absence of MRSA coverage suggests that current clinical suspicion does not yet warrant vancomycin or linezolid.
  • No microbiological targets (e.g., sputum or blood culture) identified so far.
  • The patient’s respiratory status was stable with no reported hypoxia or desaturation, suggesting mild-to-moderate disease.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Brosym pending microbiological culture results and clinical response.
  • Monitor for signs of progression: increasing dyspnea, oxygen requirement, fever pattern, WBC trends, and imaging.
  • Consider:
    • Sputum culture and Gram stain (if productive cough).
    • Blood cultures to evaluate for bacteremia.
    • Procalcitonin and CRP trends to assess treatment response or distinguish bacterial from non-bacterial inflammation.
  • Escalate antibiotics (e.g., add MRSA coverage) only if clinical deterioration, culture data, or local resistance patterns suggest need.
  • Repeat CXR if fever persists ≥72 hours or respiratory status worsens.

Problem 2. Metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with bilateral renal and hepatic metastases

• Objective
  • Biopsies on 2024-08-20 and 2024-08-21: both renal tumors confirmed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (p40+; GATA3–; CK20–).
  • CT (2025-04-01): bilateral renal tumors (4.7cm, 8.4cm), mild bilateral hydronephrosis; hepatic lesions (1.8cm, 3.7cm).
  • RT to liver S2 and right kidney since 2025-03, 27 Gy/9 fx and 18 Gy/6 fx respectively.
  • Chemotherapy from 2024-10 onward includes Nivolumab + PFL; recent regimens in 2025-05 use Paclitaxel and Carboplatin.
• Assessment
  • Disease progression post-surgery and definitive CCRT (RT 2022-11 to 2022-12, surgery 2023-03-27).
  • Bilateral renal and hepatic metastases are biopsy-confirmed and non-resectable.
  • Ongoing palliative chemotherapy with alternating PFL or DFL components and checkpoint inhibition (Nivolumab) is aligned with NCCN 2025 guidelines for advanced ESCC with good PS and no brain mets .
  • Treatment appears tolerable; no evidence of liver function decompensation or severe cytopenias at this time.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current palliative chemotherapy per tolerance and renal/hepatic function.
  • Consider repeat imaging (CT/PET) to evaluate response to therapy post-2025-05 cycle.
  • Monitor for cumulative toxicity (e.g., neuropathy from taxanes, cytopenias).

Problem 3. Anemia in setting of malignancy and ESRD

• Objective
  • Hb 7.7 g/dL (2025-05-28); previously fluctuated between 6.9–10.1 in recent records.
  • History of ESRD with chronic anemia, on HD QW246.
  • Nephrology note recommends EPO 5000U SC QW if Hb <11 g/dL (2025-05-13).
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: ESRD-associated, chronic inflammation, chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, possible GI blood loss (post-surgical anatomy).
  • Hyporesponsiveness to EPO is possible in malignancy or under-replacement.
  • Current plan includes PRN transfusion.
• Recommendation
  • Evaluate for EPO initiation/reinforcement given persistent Hb <8 g/dL and HD dependency.
  • Check reticulocyte count, iron panel, B12/folate levels.
  • Monitor for symptomatic anemia (dyspnea, chest discomfort, hypotension).
  • Transfusion threshold individualized; Hb <7 g/dL or symptomatic anemia may prompt PRBC transfusion.

Problem 4. Electrolyte and renal disturbances in ESRD with tumor involvement

• Objective
  • Creatinine 1.07 mg/dL, eGFR 78.7 mL/min/1.73m² (2024-08-19): not representative due to ongoing dialysis.
  • Prior AKI with anuria in 2025-03 led to dialysis initiation.
  • Bilateral renal tumors, prior hydronephrosis, no current hyperkalemia.
  • Mg 1.6 mg/dL (2025-05-28), borderline low.
• Assessment
  • Patient is dialysis-dependent, but residual renal function is unclear.
  • Electrolyte stability post-HD seems maintained.
  • Mild hypomagnesemia may contribute to fatigue, QT prolongation, or chemotherapy toxicity potentiation.
• Recommendation
  • Continue scheduled HD QW246 and maintain post-HD electrolyte surveillance.
  • Supplement magnesium PO/IV if persistently <1.6 or if symptomatic.
  • Consider renal ultrasound follow-up to assess for obstructive uropathy progression if urine output changes.

2024-10-01

[nivolumab added to triplet chemotherapy with upward SCC trend]

PD-L1 tumor cell (TC) staining shows 7% expression (between 5% and 10%). Nivolumab was initiated on 2024-10-01 in combination with triplet chemotherapy (docetaxel, cisplatin, fluorouracil).

The tumor marker SCC has been trending upward steadily since 2023Q3. As nivolumab has just been added, continued follow-up is recommended to monitor treatment efficacy. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-09-12 SCC 4.0 ng/mL
• 2024-07-22 SCC 3.3 ng/mL
• 2024-04-25 SCC 3.1 ng/mL
• 2024-01-23 SCC 1.9 ng/mL
• 2023-10-24 SCC 1.1 ng/mL
• 2023-08-10 SCC 1.0 ng/mL
• 2023-07-25 SCC 1.0 ng/mL
• 2023-07-13 SCC 1.4 ng/mL
• 2023-06-16 SCC 1.0 ng/mL
• 2023-02-22 SCC 1.0 ng/mL
• 2022-11-29 SCC 1.0 ng/mL
• 2022-10-27 SCC (NM) 1.06 ng/mL

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[exam findings]

• 2025-05-28, 2025-05-26, 2025-05-22 CXR
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Lung metastases are suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-05-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in multiple T- and L-spines, sternum, bilateral some ribs, bilateral pelvic bones, bilateral S-I joints, right humerus and left femur, in whole body survey.
  • IMPRESSION: As compared with the previous study on 2024-12-11, some of above-mentioned bone lesions such as sternum and middle T-spines are a little less evident. However, some bone lesions in the right S-I joint, some ribs and left femur are a little more evident, indicating metastatic bone disease with dissociated response to current therapy.
• 2025-05-15 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma with liver, bone metastasis T3N1M1, stage IV
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild progression of liver tumors.
    • Tiny nodules in lungs. Partial atelectasis at LLL.
    • Several tumors in retroperitoneum and LUQ.
    • A nodule (5.3mm) in anterior chest wall.
    • Metastases in bony structures. S/P left femur and right humeral operation.
    • Some small lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2025-05-14 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Lung metastases are suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2025-04-10 Pelvis-THR & Lt Hip Lat
  • AP view of pelvis and left hip lateral view shows:
    • Fracture of left femur.
    • S/P operation.
• 2025-03-05 Pelvis-THR & Lt Hip Lat
  • s/p ORIF at the left proximal femoral bone with good bone alignment.
• 2025-02-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/11/12.
    • There is diffuse patchy ground-glass opacity on both lungs. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Prior CT identified multiple rim-enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (more concentrate on left lobe) with left lobe portal vein encasement is noted again, stable in size and number that is c/w cholangiocarcinoma on both hepatic lobe S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stable in size that is c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified osteolytic lesion in left acetabulum, T-and L-spine are noted again, stable in size.
  • Impression:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma of the liver with multiple LNs and bone metastases S/P C/T with stable disease is highly suspected.
• 2025-02-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 30.3) / 104 = 70.87%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function at resting state.
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Mild MR
    • Sinus tachycarida at the time of examination.
• 2025-02-17 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-02-05 Pelvis-THR & Lt Hip Lat
  • s/p ORIF at the left proximal femoral bone
• 2025-01-11 MRI - L-spine
  • Findings
    • tumors in the savrum, bilateral iliac bones, L2, L1 and T12 vertebral bodies; the liver.
      
    • degenerative change at the lower L-spine facet joints.
  • IMP:
    • tumors in the pelvic bones, vertebral bodies and the liver.
• 2025-01-08 Pathology - bone biopsy/curetting
  • Bone, left femur, ORIF — fibrosis
  • Section shows blood clots and bone with fibrosis and crushed cells. The immunohistochemical stains of CK and CK7 reveal no invasive tumor. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2025-01-07 Pelvis-THR & Lt Hip Lat
  • Pelvis AP and left hip lateral views show: osteolytic metastasis with fracture of subtrochanteric femur
• 2024-12-30 Pathology - bone fragment/pathologic fracture
  • Labeled as “right humeral shaft”, excision — metastatic carcinoma.
  • Section shows bone tissue with irregular nests of carcinoma.
  • IHC stain: CK (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), pattern the same as previous biopsy S2023-23375. CK19 (+), CA19-9 (-).
• 2024-12-27 Humerus Rt
  • Right humeral shaft pathologic fracture, s/p interlocking nail
• 2024-12-11 Humerus Rt
  • Pathological fracture at right proximal humerus is highly suspected.
• 2024-12-11 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Compared with the previous study on 2024-04-17, some of above-mentioned bone lesions such as a middle T-spine, both rib cages, and bilateral pelvic bones come to less evident; two lesions in the right humerus and left femur, however, are new, indicating metastatic bone disease with dissociated response to current therapy.
• 2024-12-10 ACTDrug+
  • Specimen and Platform Details
    • Sample Block Number: S2023-23375
      
    • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
      
    • Tissue Origin: Liver
      
    • Pathologic Diagnosis: Cholangiocarcinoma
      
    • Tumor Cell Percentage: 80%
      
  • Sequencing Platform:
    • Instruments: Ion Chef System / Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System
      
    • Panel: ACTDrug+ (40-gene panel)
      
  • Targeted Genes:
    • AKT1, ALK, AR, BRAF, CCND1, CDK4, CDK6, CDKN2A, CTNNB1, EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB4, ESR1, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, HRAS, IDH1, IDH2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, KDR, KIT, KRAS, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MET, NRAS, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PDGFRA, PIK3CA, PTEN, RB1, RET, ROS1, TP53, UGT1A1
  • Test Name:
    • ACTDrug+ Panel
  • Results Summary
    • Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) & Small Indels: Not detected
      
    • Copy Number Variations (CNVs):
      • Amplification (Copy number ≥ 6): Not detected
        
      • Homozygous deletion (Copy number = 0): Not detected
        
      • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number = 1): Not detected
        
    • Fusion Transcripts: Not detected
  • NGS Quality Control Metrics
    • Mean Coverage: 3780x
      
    • Target Base Coverage at 200x: 98%
      
    • Average Unique RNA Start Sites (per control GSP2): 78
      
  • Analytical Interpretation
    • Detected Alterations: None identified in SNVs, indels, CNVs, or fusion genes.
      
    • Analysis Scope:
      • SNVs and small INDELs (≤15 bp) across 40 genes
        
      • CNVs in 22 genes
        
      • Fusion transcripts in 13 genes
        
    • Analytical Sensitivity Thresholds:
      • Variant coverage ≥ 25
        
      • Allele frequency ≥ 5%
        
      • Actionable variants retained at ≥ 2% allele frequency
        
  • Methodology
    • DNA Sequencing (ACTDrug):
      • DNA was amplified using gene-specific primer pools targeting coding regions
        
      • Libraries prepared with barcoded adaptors
        
      • Quality assessed using Fragment Analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen)
        
      • Sequencing on Ion Proton / S5 systems
        
      • Reads mapped to human genome (hg19) using Ion Torrent Suite v5.10
        
      • Uniform target base coverage ≥200x for ≥70% of targets; mean coverage >800x
        
      • CNV detection using ONCOCNV (Boeva et al., 2014), which adjusts for technical and biological variation
        
    • RNA Sequencing (ACTFusion):
      • RNA reverse-transcribed and libraries constructed
        
      • Quality checked by Fragment Analyzer and Qubit
        
      • Sequencing on Ion Proton / S5 systems
        
      • Fusion detection criteria:
        • ≥3 unique start sites for GSP2
          
        • ≥5 supporting reads spanning the fusion junction
          
        • ≥10% of reads supporting the junction
          
  • Disclaimer
    • This test was developed and validated by ACT Genomics for clinical consultative purposes.
      
    • Results should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decision-making.
      
    • Absence of detectable mutations does not rule out drug responsiveness or resistance.
      
    • All treatment decisions should be made by qualified healthcare professionals.
      
    • ACT Genomics is not liable for clinical outcomes based on this report.
      
  • Reference
    • Boeva V, Popova T, Lienard M, Toffoli S, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, et al.
      
    • Multi-factor data normalization enables the detection of copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data.
    • Bioinformatics. 2014;30(24):3443–3450.
• 2024-11-12 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: choalngiocarcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild progression of liver tumors.
    • Several tumors in retroperitoneum and LUQ.
    • A nodule (5.3mm) in anterior chest wall.
    • Metastases at T10-11.
    • Some small lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Partial atelectasis at RLL.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-08-12 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Hypervascular hepatic tumors with central necrotic part at both lobes of liver with largest one at left lobe measuring 12.1cm in largest dimension. Cholangiocarcinoma is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-03-20, these tumors are enlarged slightly in size and numbers
    • Lymphadenopathy at paraaortic region is found. In enlargement.
  • Imp:
    • Multiple hepatic tumors. Compatible with cholangiocarcinoma. In slightly progression.
• 2024-04-17 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Findings:
    • mildly increased activity in the skull, multiple T- and L-spine, sternum, bilateral multiple ribs and bilateral pelvic bones in whole body survey.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • All of above-mentioned bone lesions, either they are new or old with more evident compared with the previous study on 2023-11-23, indicating metastatic bone disease in progress.
• 2024-03-20 CT - abdomen
  • Indication:
    • 20231121 CT: R/O CCC with bone metastasis, T3N1M1, STAGE: IV.
    • 20231122 CT-guided biopsy and pathology: cholangiocarcinoma
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/11/21.
    • Prior CT identified multiple enhancing and poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (more concentrate on left lobe) with left lobe portal vein encasement is noted again, decreasing in size and number that is c/w cholangiocarcinoma on both hepatic lobe S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size that is c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified osteolytic lesion in left acetabulum is noted again, decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified osteolytic lesion in T-and L-spine are noted again, decreasing in size.
  • Impression:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma of the liver with multiple LNs and bone metastases S/P C/T with partial response is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2023-12-25 SONO - gynecology
  • EM 2.9mm, multiple myomas
• 2023-12-02 CT - chest
  • Indication: choalngiocarcinoma with liver, bone metastasism T3N1M1, stage IV
  • Findings:
    • Consolidation of bilateral lower lobes and part of right middle lobe and left lingula lobe with bilateral moderate pleural effusion is found.
    • Confluent soft tissue mass at left lobe liver measuring 14.9cm in largest dimension. Smaller lesions are found at both lobes of liver. Liver meta is considered.
    • Necrotic lymphadenopathy at celiac trunk region and paraaortic area.
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Bilateral lower lobes pneumonia with pleural effusion.
    • Liver meta, bone meta and celiac trunk, paraaortic lymphadenopathy
• 2023-12-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (112 - 33) / 112 = 70.54%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation; mildly dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; mild MR.
    • Minimal amount pericardial effusion ( < 50ml).
    • Sinus tachycardia.
• 2023-11-24 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric erosion and shallow ulcer, antrum
  • CLO test: Positive
• 2023-11-24 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • multiple liver tumor, c/w, cholangiocarcinoma with liver metastasis and left PV incasement
    • pancreatic head masked by gas.
• 2023-11-23 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Adding up all the bone lesions as mentioned above, multiple bone metastases should be considered first.
• 2023-11-22 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, compatible with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, composed of nests, cords, and single polygonal to cuboidal neoplastic cells in fibrous stroma. Focal glandular differentiation and moderate lymphoplasma cells infiltrate are present.
  • IHC shows: CK(+), CK7(+), CK20(-), CD56(-), and Hepatocyte(-). The finding is compatible with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
• 2023-11-21 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT: ABD
    • Huge liver tumor, up to 15x9cm in left lobe liver, with heteregeneous enhancement and multiple small liver tumors, r/o cholangiocarcinoma with liver metastasis.
    • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic and retroperitonerum with adhesion/abutting to the pancrease.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Lung nodule, 0.7cm in left lingular lobe, r/o lung metastasis.
    • More prominent right ovary.
    • Osteolytic lesions in T-L spine, left iliac and acetabulum bone, r/o bone metastasis.
  • Imaging Report Form for Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T3__(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Huge liver tumor with multiple small liver tumors, r/o choalngiocarcinoma with liver metastasis.
    • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes in retroperitoneum and paraaortic region, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Multiple bone metastasis.
    • Left lingular nodule, r/o metastasis.
    • More prominent right ovary.

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-16 ~ 2025-02-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang

• 2025-01-07 ~ 2025-01-17 POMR Orthopedics Zhu ChungHua

• 2023-11-21 ~ 2023-12-08 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • choalngiocarcinoma with liver, bone metastasism T3N1M1, stage IV
    • chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • port-a catheter insertion at left cephalic vein on 2023/11/28
    • pneumonia at righr lower lung, sputum culture: pending.
  • CC
    • suspect choalngiocarcinoma with liver, lymph nodes, bone metastasis for further survey and management
  • Present illness
    • This 50-year-old female patient has the history of HBV. She was regular followed up at LMD.
    • She received abdominal sonography found hepatic tumors, multiple at the local clinic. So she referred to our GI OPD for work up. Abdominal CT was performed on 2023/11/21 and revealed 1. Huge liver tumor with multiple small liver tumors, r/o choalngiocarcinoma with liver metastasis. 2. Multiple enlarged lymph nodes in retroperitoneum and paraaortic region, r/o lymph nodes metastasis. 3. Multiple bone metastasis. 4. Left lingular nodule, r/o metastasis. 5. More prominent right ovary. She denied nausea or vomiting, abdominal distension or pain, diarrhea or constipation, rhinorrhea or sorethroat, cough or dyspnea, dysuria. No body weigh loss was noted. No TOCC history was noted.
    • Under the impression of suspect choalngiocarcinoma with liver, lymph nodes, bone metastasis, she was admitted for further management and investigation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, tumor markers and hepatitis markers were all checked. Radiologist was consulted for arrange liver biopsy. Liver biopsy was performed without complications on 2023/11/22. Oncologist was consulted for management of suspect cholangiocarcinoma with lung, liver and bone metastasis, s/p liver biopsy who suggested 1. port A insertion 2. do chemotherapy, later. Bone scan was done on 2023/11/23. There was no fever but intermittent epigastric pain was found.
    • In addition, pain control with Scanol 1# po TID was used for symptoms relief. Upper GI endoscopy and abdominal sonography were all performed which revealed gastric erosion and shallow ulcer, antrum on EGD; abdominal sonography showed 1. Parenchymal liver disease 2. multiple liver tumor, c/w, cholangiocarcinoma with liver metastasis and left PV incasement 3. pancreatic head masked by gas. GS man was consulted for port-A insertion. Consulted Radiation Oncologist for further survey. Now, we will be arrange oncology ward and on the Dr. He JingLiang service. Observed clinical symptoms.
    • At Hema ward, she received C1D1 chemotherapy with Imfinzi 1200mg (self-paid) / Gemzar (1000mg/m2) / Cisplatin (25mg/m2), two weeks on and one week off on 2023/11/29.
    • The lab of CBC/DC showed anemia, so gave blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U, Vemlidy for Anti-HBc: reactive, Bao-gan for poor liver function. Imperan for vomiting.
    • After chemotherapy, she denied having a fever, vomiting, shortness of breathing, or diarrhea. She suffered from shortness of breathing sometimes, and she couldn’t lay down at night time, so gave nasal cannula support, followed-up chest x-ray revealed the patch at left lower lung, and the visiting saff expressed to keep obs first (due to the patient no fever, or any infection signs), the cardiac enzyme not finding. Folowed-up heart echo (2023/12/01) showed LVEF: 71%, 1.Septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation; mildly dilated LA. 2.Normal LV and RV systolic function. 3.Mild aortic valve sclerosis; mild MR. 4.Minimal amount pericardial effusion ( < 50ml). 5.Sinus tachycardia, so gave Diuretics with furosemide 0.5tab st.
    • Followed-up chest CT (2023/12/02) revealed Bilateral lower lobes pneumonia with pleural effusion. Liver mets, bone mets and celiac trunk, paraaortic lymphadenopathy, so gave Albumin by self-paid 3 days plus Lasix, nasal cannula support. The chest x-ray showed pneumonia at right lower lung with shortness of breathing, so gave antibiotic with Brosym, Decan treatment. After treatment, re-checked chest x-ray revealed pneumonia at right lower lung, the shortness of breathing improved, the chemotherapy with C1D8 Gemzar (1000mg/m2) / Cisplatin (25mg/m2), 2wo weeks on and one week off on 2023/12/07.
    • After chemotherapy, she denide having a fever, SOB, vomiting, or any complaints. Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2023/12/08, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# BID

[consultation]

• 2025-04-10 Orthopedics
• 2025-04-02 Infectious Disease
• 2025-03-24 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• 2025-02-20 Infectious Disease
• 2025-01-08 Orthopedics
• 2024-12-24 Orthopedics
• 2024-12-24 Radiation Oncology

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-07
  • Surgery
    • ORIF
  • Finding
    • Left subtrochanteric pathological fracture
    • Implant: Synthes TFNA
• 2024-12-27
  • Surgery
    • Excision of bone tumor of right humeral shaft
    • ORIF of right humeral shaft fracture with AO Synthes humeral nail
  • Finding
    • right proximal humeral shaft pathological fracture (Hx of Cholangiocarcinoma)

[radiotherapy]

• 2025-02-18 ~ as of 2025-03-06 - at 1800cGy/6 fractions of the left upper femur.
• 2025-01-15 ~ 2025-02-04 - 3000cGy/10 fractions (15MV photon) of the right humerus
• 2025-01-10 ~ 2025-01-23 - 3000cGy/10 fractions (15MV photon) of the T7 ~ T11
• 2025-01-06 ~ 2025-01-16 - 2400cGy/8 fractions (6MV photon) of the upper T to low C spine area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-19 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 390mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2770mg NS 500mL (FOLFIRI 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-24 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2800mg NS 500mL (FOLFIRI 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-25 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2000mg NS 500mL (FOLFIRI 50% for WBC 1460 ANC 1179)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-23 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-02 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-11 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-16 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-26 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-04 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-21 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min ………………………. + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-10 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-23 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min ………………………. + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-13 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-26 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min ………………………. + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-13 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C8D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (C7D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-24 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C7D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-16 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (C6D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-08 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C6D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-26 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (C5D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-19 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C5D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-21 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C4D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C4D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-23 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C3D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-16 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C3D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-26 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C2D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-19 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C2D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-07 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C1D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-29 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (C1D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-29

[Valcyte FC (valganciclovir 450mg/tab) tube feeding]

Valcyte F.C. (valganciclovir film-coated tablets) should not be crushed or ground due to hazardous exposure risks and potential alteration of drug delivery. For patients requiring tube feeding, the preferred and safest approach is to use the commercially available oral solution of valganciclovir, which is specifically designed for this purpose[2][5].

However, if the oral solution is unavailable and administration via tube is absolutely necessary, a method known as the “simple suspension method” can be considered, as described in clinical research and practice guidelines[4][5]. This method should only be performed by trained healthcare professionals with appropriate precautions due to the drug’s hazardous nature.

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How to Administer Valcyte via Tube Feeding (if oral solution is unavailable)

1. Use the Oral Solution (Preferred)

• The manufacturer provides an oral solution of valganciclovir for patients unable to swallow tablets or requiring tube administration.
  
• This minimizes exposure risk and ensures accurate dosing[2][5].

2. If Only Tablets Are Available (Simple Suspension Method)

• Precautions:
  • Wear gloves and a mask; prepare in a well-ventilated area or under a safety hood due to cytotoxicity[4][5].
• Steps:
  • Stop enteral feeding before medication administration[5].
  • Flush the feeding tube with 15–30 mL of water to clear it[1][5].
  • Crack (do not crush) the surface of the tablet to aid dissolution, minimizing powder generation4.
  • Suspend the tablet in warm water (ideally 55°C) and allow it to disperse fully (the solution is stable for at least 80 minutes at room temperature)4.
  • Draw the suspension into a syringe and administer immediately via the feeding tube[4][5].
  • Flush the tube again with 15–30 mL of water to ensure complete delivery and prevent tube blockage[1][5].
  • Resume feeding as appropriate.

3. Additional Notes

• Never crush the tablet into powder due to occupational hazard and risk of dose loss[4][5].
• Measure the dose carefully to ensure the patient receives the full amount4.
• Consult pharmacy or infectious disease specialists for guidance and to confirm local protocols.

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Summary Table

Step	Details
Preferred method	Use commercial oral solution
If tablets only	Use simple suspension method with cracked tablet, warm water, and strict safety measures
Safety	Wear gloves/mask; avoid powder generation; prepare in ventilated area
Flushing	Flush tube before and after with 15–30 mL water
Feeding	Stop during administration, resume after

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References:

• 4 Development of an appropriate simple suspension method for valganciclovir
  
• [5] Handbook of Drug Administration via Enteral Feeding Tubes
  
• 2 Valganciclovir 450 mg Film-coated Tablets SmPC

In summary:
Always use the oral solution for tube feeding if available. If not, the simple suspension method can be used with extreme caution and appropriate safety measures.

Citations:

1 https://rudiapt.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/handbook-of-drug-administration-via-enteral-feeding-tubes-2015.pdf 2 https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8177/smpc 3 https://www.scribd.com/doc/98100059/Guidelines-for-the-Adminstration-of-Drugs-via-Enteral-Feeding-Tubes 4 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7339454/ [5] https://www.academia.edu/19624539/2012_03_26Handbk_Of_Drug_Admini_Via_Enteral_Feeding_Tubes_1st_Ed_White_And_Bradn [6] https://www.rlandrews.org/pdf_files/handbk_of_enteralfeeding.pdf [7] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021304s008,022257s003lbl.pdf [8] https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article/66/16/1458/5130347 [9] https://assets.hpra.ie/products/Human/30773/caa5aea4-d4b5-4e2a-9dec-19f8b6752e28.pdf [10] https://www.gene.com/download/pdf/valcyte_prescribing.pdf [11] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/14225/smpc [12] https://ugc.production.linktr.ee/d15c968f-c888-4165-ab95-197f38afbc7b_DRUG-ADMINISTRATION-VIA-NASOGASTRIC-TUBE---FOR-DYPSHAGIA-PATIENTS.pdf [13] https://assets.roche.com/f/173850/x/ad2abcc5b2/valcyte_pm_e.pdf [14] https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/v/valganciclovirmylantab.pdf [15] https://outreach.cheo.on.ca/manual/2283-0 [16] https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/78598/j.1399-3062.2009.00478.x.pdf

2025-05-19

Problem 1. Anemia

• Objective
  • HGB declined to 7.5 g/dL and HCT to 23.0% on 2025-05-19 (from 9.0 g/dL on 2025-05-14 and 7.6 g/dL on 2025-04-27).
  • RBC count 2.18 ×10⁶/uL, MCV 105.5 fL, MCH 34.4 pg, RDW-CV 22.3% (macrocytic and anisocytic pattern).
  • No overt signs of bleeding. Vital signs stable, no fever.
  • Undergoing FOLFIRI (third-line chemotherapy), most recent dose on 2025-05-19 at 70% strength.
  • History of blood transfusion during prior hospitalization (2025-04-24–04-28) and erythroid suppression post-chemotherapy.
  • Chronic HBV infection treated with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide); liver function mildly abnormal (ALT 64, AST 45, albumin 3.6 g/dL).
• Assessment
  • The anemia is multifactorial, likely due to:
    • Myelosuppression- from repeated chemotherapy cycles (especially 5-FU and irinotecan).
    • Chronic inflammation and hepatic dysfunction, causing anemia of chronic disease.
    • Nutritional deficiency- and/or erythropoietic suppression (e.g., folate/B12 not yet assessed).
    • Less likely ongoing occult bleeding (no GI signs or hematuria).
  • Macrocytic indices and high RDW suggest ineffective erythropoiesis, potentially reversible with supportive care.
  • ECOG PS remains at 2, and patient is functionally stable; however, chronic anemia can impair therapy tolerance.
• Recommendation
  • Transfusion- indicated: consider PRBC transfusion if symptomatic or HGB <8 g/dL (HGB = 7.5).
  • Recheck reticulocyte count, iron panel, folate, and vitamin B12- to evaluate marrow response and nutritional status.
  • Monitor HGB every few days during chemotherapy cycle.
  • Avoid ESA unless sustained symptomatic anemia and transfusion burden become significant (per NCCN guidelines).
  • Continue dose-adjusted chemotherapy with close marrow monitoring.

Problem 2. Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • PLT 27 ×10³/uL on 2025-05-19 (prior nadir 8 on 2025-03-23, previously rebounded to 88 on 2025-04-27).
  • No reported bleeding; skin/mucosal examination not indicating petechiae, purpura, or epistaxis.
  • Patient currently on:
    • FOLFIRI, with known myelosuppressive effects (irinotecan, 5-FU).
    • Xgeva (denosumab) - 120 mg SC on 2025-05-19 initiated for bone metastasis.
    • No concurrent antiplatelet or anticoagulants noted.
  • Received platelet transfusion previously (2025-04-24 hospitalization).
  • RDW elevated at 22.3%, but no concurrent evidence of DIC or hemolysis.
• Assessment
  • Persistent grade 3 thrombocytopenia - likely due to cumulative chemotherapy toxicity.
  • No evidence of sepsis or consumptive coagulopathy.
  • Bone marrow suppression- remains the leading mechanism.
  • Platelet count may be underreported if there is splenomegaly or sequestration (not reported on CT 2025-05-15).
• Recommendation
  • Platelet transfusion - if PLT <10K or <20K with risk factors, or <50K if procedure is planned.
  • Hold or reduce cytotoxic agents if PLT declines further, especially below 25K.
  • Monitor daily CBC during current chemotherapy cycle.
  • If recurrent, consider bone marrow biopsy to exclude marrow infiltration or fibrosis.
  • Maintain bleeding precautions: avoid IM injections, monitor for hematuria, hemoptysis.

2025-05-15

Here is the updated evaluation of the patient as of 2025-05-15, based on all clinical, imaging, laboratory, therapeutic, and vital data accumulated since the last review on 2025-04-25.

Problem 1. Advanced cholangiocarcinoma with liver and bone metastases

• Objective
  • Known intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, stage IV (T3N1M1), with confirmed liver, lymph node, and bony metastases (CT 2023-11-21; biopsy 2023-11-22; bone scan 2023-11-23; updated CT 2025-02-19 showing stable disease).
  • Prior systemic regimens include:
    • Imfinzi + GemCis (2023-11 to 2024-08)
    • Imfinzi + FOLFOX (2024-09 to 2024-12)
    • FOLFIRI since 2025-03-25; current cycle C2D1 is planned for this hospital stay
  • No new CT findings yet from 2025-05-15 (awaiting report); CXR 2025-05-14 shows possible lung metastases and enlarged cardiac silhouette.
  • ECOG PS 2 on 2025-05-15, pain improved vs. 2025-05-14.
• Assessment
  • Disease remains under systemic treatment with FOLFIRI (irinotecan-based regimen), given progression under prior gemcitabine and oxaliplatin-based therapies.
  • No major chemotherapy toxicities were reported other than known cytopenias and mild GI upset.
  • Lung metastasis suspected radiographically may reflect progression or inflammation; confirmatory imaging pending.
• Recommendation
  • Await follow-up CT (2025-05-15) and bone scan (2025-05-16) to reassess disease status.
  • Continue C2D1 FOLFIRI if patient tolerates well and disease is not rapidly progressing.
  • Maintain regular symptom monitoring and consider switch to best supportive care if major decline occurs or progression confirmed on imaging.

Problem 2. Persistent cytopenias post-chemotherapy (leukocytosis rebound)

• Objective
  • WBC increased markedly to 15.87 ×10³/uL on 2025-05-14 from prior 3.42 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-27.
  • PLT stable at 45 ×10³/uL on 2025-05-14 (was 41 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-22).
  • HGB 9.0 g/dL (stable vs. prior), RDW 20.8% indicating anisocytosis.
  • No fever or signs of infection; patient afebrile and stable vital signs.
  • Pegfilgrastim was administered (Fulphila SC on 2025-04-28).
• Assessment
  • Rapid WBC rebound likely reflects effect of pegfilgrastim or reactive leukocytosis post-chemotherapy.
  • No signs of sepsis, though further labs (e.g. CRP, procalcitonin) would help confirm.
  • Platelets remain low (G3 thrombocytopenia) but have not dropped further.
  • HGB remains stable at G2 anemia level with no active bleeding.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC closely to track leukocytosis resolution.
  • Rule out hidden infection or tumor lysis if WBC continues to climb.
  • Transfusion support PRN if symptomatic anemia or PLT <10–20K with bleeding.
  • Hold chemotherapy or reduce dose if cytopenias worsen.

Problem 3. Hepatobiliary dysfunction (transaminitis, hyperbilirubinemia)

• Objective
  • AST 47, ALT 76 U/L on 2025-05-14 (improved vs. peak ALT 173 U/L on 2025-04-22).
  • Total bilirubin 1.67 mg/dL (↑), direct 0.58 mg/dL.
  • Albumin remains normal at 4.1 g/dL.
  • No jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, or GI bleeding on exam.
• Assessment
  • Mild transaminitis and G1-G2 hyperbilirubinemia likely reflect chemotherapy hepatotoxicity or intrahepatic tumor burden.
  • No decompensated hepatic failure. Trend suggests slight improvement.
  • Vemlidy ongoing for chronic HBV. Silymarin (Bao-Gan) and Ursodiol (Uliden) continued as hepatoprotective.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain Bao-Gan and Uliden. Continue Vemlidy as HBV prophylaxis.
  • Repeat liver panel next week or sooner if symptoms emerge.
  • If LFTs worsen, reconsider chemotherapy dose or spacing.

Problem 4. Electrolyte abnormalities: hypercalcemia and hyponatremia

• Objective
  • Corrected serum calcium: 2.99 mmol/L on 2025-05-14 (↑).
  • Sodium: 130 mmol/L (↓), Potassium: 3.6 mmol/L (low-normal).
  • Magnesium: 1.8 mg/dL (low-normal).
  • BUN and creatinine are stable; no signs of renal failure.
  • Hydration therapy and Lasix PRN given as per plan.
• Assessment
  • Mild hypercalcemia in setting of bone metastasis suggests paraneoplastic cause.
  • No confusion or arrhythmia observed.
  • Sodium borderline low, possibly dilutional or related to nutritional/fluid status.
  • No signs of severe symptoms from electrolyte derangements.
• Recommendation
  • Continue hydration. Monitor calcium, Na, Mg closely during hospitalization.
  • Consider bisphosphonates (e.g. zoledronate) or denosumab if recurrent symptomatic hypercalcemia.
  • Check PTHrP or bone turnover markers if hypercalcemia persists.
  • Monitor for SIADH signs if hyponatremia worsens.

Problem 5. Pain related to bone metastases

• Objective
  • Patient reports improvement in back and left hand pain vs. prior day 2025-05-14.
  • Receiving multimodal pain control:
    • Tramacet PO Q6H
    • Fentanyl 12.5 mcg patch Q3D
    • Tramtor 100 mg IVD PRN
  • ECOG remains stable at 2; no new signs of neurologic deficits.
• Assessment
  • Adequate analgesia is being maintained.
  • No breakthrough pain or dose escalation needs noted.
  • Pain may reflect both mechanical metastasis and chemotherapy-related myalgias.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current pain management plan.
  • Reassess opioid requirements every 2–3 days.
  • Consider bisphosphonate therapy for skeletal stability if not yet initiated.
  • Encourage physical therapy if tolerated to maintain mobility.

Problem 6. Left chest wall skin lesion (post-herpetic)

• Objective
  • 8x5 cm necrotic scab noted over left lower chest on 2025-05-14, attributed to herpes.
  • Receiving topical Silvirazine (silver sulfadiazine) since 2025-05-14.
• Assessment
  • Lesion appears chronic or healing post-herpetic lesion.
  • No signs of superimposed cellulitis or systemic infection.
  • Local management appears adequate.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Silvirazine topical application.
  • Monitor for signs of secondary infection (increased erythema, discharge).
  • Consider dermatology consult if necrosis expands or delays healing.

2025-04-25

Problem 1. Pancytopenia

• Objective
  • HGB stabilized around 9.1 g/dL on 2025-04-22 vs. 8.0 g/dL on 2025-03-23; G2 anemia persists.
    
  • PLT rebounded to 41 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-22 after nadir 8 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-23; still G3 thrombocytopenia.
    
  • WBC improved to 5.96 ×10³/uL by 2025-04-22 from nadir 1.53 ×10³/uL.
    
  • Ongoing FOLFIRI chemotherapy (irinotecan 180 mg self-paid) on 2025-04-24 at 70% dose.
    
  • No febrile episodes or infection signs on physical exam (Progress note 2025-04-25).
    
  • Pegfilgrastim (Fulphila) 6mg SC administered on 2025-04-28 planned (MedChart 2025-04-25).
• Assessment
  • The patient demonstrated hematologic recovery after nadirs in 2025-03, indicating partial marrow recovery, likely aided by dose reduction (FOLFIRI 50% on 2025-03-25 and 70% on 2025-04-24) and supportive care.
    
  • Still persistent G2 anemia and G3 thrombocytopenia. Risk of bleeding and fatigue remains.
    
  • Absence of fever and stable vitals suggest no neutropenic fever, but patient remains immunocompromised.
    
  • Pegfilgrastim support aligns with ASCO guidelines to prevent further neutropenia during cytotoxic cycles.
• Recommendation
  • Continue supportive measures: hydration, iron monitoring, and transfusion if PLT <10K or symptomatic.
    
  • Resume WBC/DC, CBC monitoring every few days post-chemotherapy to assess marrow reserve.
    
  • Reassess chemotherapy dosing every cycle based on cytopenia severity and clinical response.
    
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) only if anemia remains symptomatic and prolonged.

Problem 2. Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma with Liver and Bone Metastases

• Objective
  • Known intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (T3N1M1, stage IV) with liver, lymph node, and bone metastasis.
    
  • Receiving systemic FOLFIRI (irinotecan + leucovorin + fluorouracil) with irinotecan self-paid (Chemo 2025-04-24).
    
  • Radiologic assessment previously indicated stable disease (CT 2025-02-19) after earlier progression (CT 2024-12-11).
    
  • ECOG PS remains 2 on 2025-04-25, with no dyspnea, fever, or GI distress, only G1 appetite loss and fatigue (Progress note 2025-04-25).
• Assessment
  • The patient appears clinically stable under chemotherapy, with tolerable toxicities and manageable ECOG PS.
    
  • FOLFIRI continues as third-line systemic option following prior FOLFOX + Imfinzi (durvalumab) and GemCis.
    
  • Bone pain controlled with Tramacet (tramadol + acetaminophen) and Celebrex (celecoxib).
    
  • No actionable mutations were found on ACTDrug+ panel (2024-12-10), and ongoing treatment is guideline-concordant per NCCN BTC v1.2025
• Recommendation
  • Continue FOLFIRI chemotherapy with further dose titration based on myelosuppression and performance status.
    
  • Consider follow-up CT imaging in 1–2 months if clinically stable to reassess disease response.
    
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV prophylaxis.
    
  • Encourage nutritional support due to G1 appetite loss, evaluate for early cachexia interventions if weight loss ensues.

Problem 3. Postoperative Bone Metastasis and Pathological Fracture

• Objective
  • S/P ORIF of left femoral subtrochanteric fracture (2025-01-07) and right humeral shaft fracture (2024-12-27) due to bone metastasis.
    
  • Most recent hip X-ray on 2025-04-10 confirmed healed postoperative alignment, no signs of new implant issues (X-ray 2025-04-10).
    
  • Persistent pain managed with Tramacet and Celebrex (MedChart 2025-04-25).
  • Radiotherapy completed to left upper femur, right humerus, T-spine from 2025-01 to 2025-03 (RT summary).
• Assessment
  • Postoperative healing appears stable, no signs of hardware failure or progressive bone destruction.
    
  • Pain likely reflects residual post-fracture irritation and underlying metastatic burden, but appears well controlled.
    
  • No signs of spinal cord compression or new skeletal events.
• Recommendation
  • Continue multimodal pain management.
    
  • Assess need for repeat orthopedic evaluation if mobility deteriorates or localized pain worsens.
    
  • Consider bone resorption inhibitor (e.g., Xgeva (denosumab) monthly or Zometa (zoledronic acid) every 3–4 weeks) to prevent skeletal-related events, if not contraindicated.

Problem 4. Hepatotoxicity Under Chemotherapy

• Objective
  • ALT peaked at 173 U/L, AST 68 U/L on 2025-04-22; both elevated compared to prior ALT 106 and AST 67 on 2025-04-11.
    
  • No jaundice or hepatomegaly on physical exam; albumin preserved at 4.0 g/dL (2025-04-22).
    
  • Total bilirubin 1.24 mg/dL, direct 0.48 (normal range), no hepatic encephalopathy or coagulopathy.
    
  • No hepatotoxic drug other than chemotherapy agents (irinotecan, 5-FU) and herbal supplement BaoGan (silymarin) noted.
• Assessment
  • Transient grade 2 hepatotoxicity likely related to chemotherapy (irinotecan and 5-FU).
    
  • No evidence of acute liver failure; hepatocellular pattern predominant.
    
  • Preservation of albumin and mental status supports compensated hepatic function.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor LFTs closely in upcoming week post-chemotherapy.
    
  • Continue Bao-Gan (silymarin) for hepatic support.
    
  • If ALT >5× ULN or total bilirubin >3 mg/dL, consider dose reduction or treatment delay next cycle.

Problem 5. Nutritional and Functional Status

• Objective
  • ECOG PS 2 on 2025-04-25, unchanged.
    
  • Reports G1 appetite loss, fatigue, no nausea or mucositis.
    
  • Hydration administered as part of chemotherapy.
    
  • CRP 2.9 mg/dL on 2025-04-07 (mild inflammation).
• Assessment
  • Appetite suppression and fatigue consistent with chemotherapy-related side effects.
    
  • No signs of overt cachexia, but risks increasing with cumulative chemotherapy cycles and G1 diarrhea.
• Recommendation
  • Encourage small frequent meals, monitor for weight change.
    
  • Consider early nutritional intervention or consult dietitian if intake decreases.
    
  • Continue hydration, oral antiemetics as needed.

2025-03-24

This is a 50-year-old female with stage IV intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (diagnosed 2023-11-22 via liver biopsy), complicated by metastases to the liver, lymph nodes, bone (confirmed by multiple imaging and pathology), and possibly lung, with ongoing multi-line chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The patient is also a chronic hepatitis B carrier and has undergone multiple orthopedic interventions due to pathological fractures. As of 2025-03-24, the key concerns are:

• Profound pancytopenia, most recently with severe thrombocytopenia (PLT 8 ×10³/uL), leukopenia, and anemia.
• Advanced cholangiocarcinoma with stable disease under treatment, although with no actionable genomic alterations (ACTDrug+ 2024-12-10).
• History of extensive bony metastases, some stabilized post-RT, but associated with pathological fractures and persistent pain.
• Possible infectious risks due to immunosuppression and underlying malignancy, with new onset of leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.

Problem 1. Pancytopenia

• Objective
  • WBC dropped to 1.53 ×10³/uL, HGB to 8.0 g/dL, and PLT to 8 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-23, with a marked decline from previous values (e.g., WBC 9.76 ×10³/uL, PLT 30 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-05).
    
  • Patient had multiple prior chemotherapy cycles with durvalumab, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, gemcitabine, cisplatin—all myelosuppressive agents.
    
  • Radiotherapy involving multiple skeletal regions completed, including left femur (1800 cGy/6 fx, 2025-03-06), which may also contribute to marrow suppression.
• Assessment
  • Severe pancytopenia likely secondary to cumulative chemotherapy-related myelotoxicity, possibly compounded by marrow infiltration by malignancy (bone metastases confirmed on MRI 2025-01-11, bone biopsy 2025-01-08 showed fibrosis but no viable tumor).
    
  • No overt signs of bleeding, infection, or hemolysis documented; however, the patient is at high risk of hemorrhagic and septic complications.
    
  • Given recent drop, suggests acute-on-chronic bone marrow suppression—either from recent cytotoxic therapy or disease progression.
• Recommendation
  • Immediate hematology consultation for evaluation of bone marrow function (consider bone marrow biopsy).
    
  • Hold ongoing cytotoxic chemotherapy temporarily.
    
  • Initiate transfusion support: platelet transfusion indicated for PLT <10K, consider packed RBC for symptomatic anemia or HGB <7 g/dL.
    
  • Start broad-spectrum antibiotics prophylactically if febrile neutropenia risk is high.
    
  • Consider G-CSF support (e.g., filgrastim) if neutropenic fever or prolonged neutropenia.

Problem 2. Cholangiocarcinoma with Multisite Metastasis

• Objective
  • Initially diagnosed via liver biopsy (CK+, CK7+, CK20−) on 2023-11-22.
    
  • Serial CTs show stable liver masses and metastatic lymphadenopathy post multiple cycles of CTx and RT, including most recent CT on 2025-02-19 indicating stable disease.
    
  • ACTDrug+ panel (2024-12-10) did not reveal actionable SNVs, CNVs, or fusion genes.
    
  • ECOG status not explicitly stated but ongoing therapy and stable vitals suggest moderate performance status.
    
  • On immunochemotherapy regimen with Durvalumab, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin until at least 2025-02-27.
• Assessment
  • Disease appears radiologically stable with no new lesions since 2024-11-12; however, functionally patient is deteriorating (pancytopenia, prior pathological fractures, etc).
    
  • The patient may be transitioning from disease control to toxicity-driven limitation of treatment.
    
  • Lack of targetable mutations limits options for precision oncology.
    
  • Performance status, blood counts, and risk-benefit ratio must be reconsidered before further systemic treatment.
• Recommendation
  • Consider restaging with CT or PET-CT if clinically indicated to evaluate disease burden before next treatment.
    
  • Reassess candidacy for further chemotherapy vs transition to best supportive care or immunotherapy alone (Durvalumab monotherapy).
    
  • Discuss with patient and family regarding goals of care, especially if counts remain refractory.

Problem 3. Metastatic Bone Disease with Pathological Fractures

• Objective
  • Pathological fractures at left femur (ORIF 2025-01-07), right humerus (nailing 2024-12-27), and evidence of bone metastasis on multiple scans including Tc-99m (2024-12-11), MRI (2025-01-11), and CT (2025-02-19).
    
  • Received palliative RT to spine, femur, and humerus (2400–3000 cGy).
    
  • Pain control documented with Tramacet (tramadol + acetaminophen) and Alpraline (alprazolam).
• Assessment
  • Structural stabilization achieved surgically in key areas.
    
  • Radiation has provided disease control at bony sites (stable size noted in CT 2025-02-19), but analgesic use and risk of future fractures persist.
    
  • No bisphosphonate or denosumab noted in current regimen despite skeletal involvement.
    
  • Bone biopsy from left femur (2025-01-08) showed fibrosis, not active tumor, suggesting partial response.
• Recommendation
  • Evaluate for bone-targeted therapy (e.g., Xgeva (denosumab) or Zometa (zoledronic acid)) to reduce skeletal events.
    
  • Maintain multimodal analgesia, consider opioid titration if Tramacet insufficient.
    
  • Monitor for spinal cord compression or new fractures with serial imaging if symptoms change.

Problem 4. Chronic Hepatitis B

• Objective
  • HBsAg-negative, anti-HBc reactive, on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) QD since at least 2023-12-08.
    
  • No hepatitis flares or liver decompensation noted in serial liver imaging or labs.
    
  • LFTs relatively preserved despite hepatic tumor burden (ALT, AST, bilirubin not reported recently but not flagged as abnormal in summary).
• Assessment
  • Patient is at risk for HBV reactivation under immunosuppressive therapy (chemo, steroids), but prophylaxis with Vemlidy is guideline-concordant.
    
  • Liver function preserved, no encephalopathy, ascites, or coagulopathy noted.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) QD.
    
  • Monitor LFTs and HBV DNA every 1–3 months during active chemo/immunotherapy.
    
  • Maintain hepatic protection with Bao-Gan (silymarin) and other hepatoprotectants if tolerated.

2024-06-13

[potential resistance to current regimen noted]

A bone scan on 2024-04-17 indicated progression of metastatic bone disease compared to the previous study on 2023-11-23. This suggests that the disease may be developing resistance to the current regimen of durvalumab, gemcitabine, and cisplatin. Lab results on 2024-06-12 were generally normal, and no medication discrepancies were identified.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-17 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild regression of gastric cancer and metastatic LAP.
    • Bony metastases.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 8.3cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • Small nodules at right lungs. A cyst (2.4cm) at LUL. A patchy density at left lingual lung.
• 2025-02-13 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Mucosal tissue, tooth 46 extraction, removal — Ulcer with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
  • Microscopically, the section showd a picture of ulcer with mixed acute and chronic inflammatory cells infiltration, myxoid change, fibrosis and pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia of squamous epithelium.
• 2025-02-06 MRI - T-spine
  • Known a case of gastric cancer. Numerous enhancing nodular lesions over whole thoracic vertebrae. Favor metastatic lesions. No obvious intra-canal lesion.
• 2025-02-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Highly suspected cancer with multiple bone metastases in several C-, T- and L-spine, sternum, bilateral multiple ribs, right clavicle, scapulae, sacrum, bilateral multiple pelvic bones, S-I joints, and femurs.
• 2025-01-10 PET
  • Mild and diffuse glucose hypermetabolism in the stomach, compatible primary gastric malignancy of low FDG uptake.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some peri-gastric lymph nodes, compatible with regional metastatic lymph nodes of low FDG uptake.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left axillary lymph nodes and in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes. Distant metastatic lymph nodes can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple bones as mentioned above, suggesting multiple bone metastases.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-01-09 CXR
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
  • Enlargement of bil. hila.
• 2025-01-09 CT - chest
  • Indication: poorly cohesive gastric carcinoma involving regional lymph nodes and possibly the right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, classified as cT3N3M1 (stage IV).
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Marked enlarged lymphadenopathy at left axillary region is found. (Se301 Im13).
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered. Suggest bone scan study.
    • Tiny nodule at right lower lobe measuring 0.3cm is noted.
    • Increased tree in bud appearance at bilateral peripheral lung fields is found. Probably due to bronchiolitis.
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral pulmonary hilar and subcarina and paratracheal region is found.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Diffuse gastric wall thickening is found. Compatible with gastric cancer.
    • Right renal cyst measuring 8.35cm is found.
    • Dilated IHDs and CBD is found.
  • Imp:
    • Lymphadenopathy at left axillary, mediastinum, bilateral pulmonary hilar region. Nature? Suggest excisional biopsy of left axillary lymph node.
    • Suspected bone mets. Suggest bone scan study.
    • Diffuse gastric wall thickening.
    • IHD and CBD dilation.
    • The possibility other than gastric cancer should be further evaluated.
• 2025-01-08 ACTOnco+
  • Block Information
    • Cellblock No. S2025-00157
      
    • MP No.: 50526
      
    • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
      
    • Block Number: S202500157
      
    • Tissue Origin: Stomach, body, lc
      
    • Pathologic Diagnosis: Gastric cancer
      
    • Tumor Percentage: 30%
      
  • Sequencing System
    • Ion Chef System / Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System
      
  • ACTOnco+ 440 Genes
    • Gene List: ABCB1, ABCC2, ABCG2, ABL1, ABL2, ADAMTS1, ADAMTS13, ADAMTS15, ADAMTS16, ADAMTS18, ADAMTS6, ADAMTS9, ADAMTSL1, ADGRA2, ADH1C, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALDH1A1, ALK, AMER1, APC, AR, ARAF, ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, ASXL1, ATM, ATR, ATRX, AURKA, AURKB, AXIN1, AXIN2, AXL, B2M, BAP1, BARD1, BCL10, BCL2, BCL2L1, BCL2L2, BCL6, BCL9, BCOR, BIRC2, BIRC3, BLM, BMPR1A, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRD4, BRIP1, BTG1, BTG2, BTK, BUB1B, CALR, CANX, CARD11, CASP8, CBFB, CBL, CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNB1, CCNB2, CCNB3, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, CCNE1, CCNE2, CCNH, CD19, CD274, CD58, CD70, CD79A, CD79B, CDC73, CDH1, CDK1, CDK12, CDK2, CDK4, CDK5, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, CDKN1A, CDKN1B, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, CDKN2C, CEBPA, CHEK1, CHEK2, CIC, CREBBP, CRKL, CRLF2, CSF1R, CTCF, CTLA4, CTNNA1, CTNNB1, CUL3, CYLD, CYP1A1, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2C8, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DAXX, DCUN1D1, DDR2, DICER1, DNMT3A, DOT1L, DPYD, DTX1, E2F3, EGFR, EP300, EPCAM, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA5, EPHA7, EPHB1, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ERCC1, ERCC2, ERCC3, ERCC4, ERCC5, ERG, ESR1, ESR2, ETV1, ETV4, EZH2, FAM46C, FANCA, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCL, FAS, FAT1, FBXW7, FCGR2B, FGF1, FGF10, FGF14, FGF19, FGF23, FGF3, FGF4, FGF6, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FH, FLCN, FLT1, FLT3, FLT4, FOXL2, FOXP1, FRG1, FUBP1, GATA1, GATA2, GATA3, GNA11, GNA13, GNAQ, GNAS, GREM1, GRIN2A, GSK3B, GSTP1, GSTT1, HGF, HIF1A, HIST1H1C, HIST1H1E, HNF1A, HR, HRAS, HSP90AA1, HSP90AB1, HSPA4, HSPA5, IDH1, IDH2, IFNL3, IGF1, IGF1R, IGF2, IKBKB, IKBKE, IKZF1, IL6, IL7R, INPP4B, INSR, IRF4, IRS1, IRS2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, JUN, KAT6A, KDM5A, KDM5C, KDM6A, KDR, KEAP1, KIT, KMT2A, KMT2C, KMT2D, KRAS, LCK, LIG1, LIG3, LMO1, LRP1B, LYN, MALT1, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MAP2K4, MAP3K1, MAP3K7, MAPK1, MAPK3, MAX, MCL1, MDM2, MDM4, MED12, MEF2B, MEN1, MET, MITF, MLH1, MPL, MRE11, MSH2, MSH6, MTHFR, MTOR, MUC16, MUC4, MUC6, MUTYH, MYC, MYCL, MYCN, MYD88, NAT2, NBN, NEFH, NF1, NF2, NFE2L2, NFKB1, NFKBIA, NKX2-1, NOTCH1, NOTCH2, NOTCH3, NOTCH4, NPM1, NQO1, NRAS, NSD1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PAK3, PALB2, PARP1, PAX5, PAX8, PBRM1, PDCD1, PDCD1LG2, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PDIA3, PGF, PHOX2B, PIK3C2B, PIK3C2G, PIK3C3, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CD, PIK3CG, PIK3R1, PIK3R2, PIK3R3, PIM1, PMS1, PMS2, POLB, POLD1, POLE, PPARG, PPP2R1A, PRDM1, PRKAR1A, PRKCA, PRKCB, PRKCG, PRKCI, PRKCQ, PRKDC, PRKN, PSMB8, PSMB9, PSME1, PSME2, PSME3, PTCH1, PTEN, PTGS2, PTPN11, PTPRD, PTPRT, RAC1, RAD50, RAD51, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD52, RAD54L, RAF1, RARA, RB1, RBM10, RECQL4, REL, RET, RHOA, RICTOR, RNF43, ROS1, RPPH1, RPTOR, RUNX1, RUNX1T1, RXRA, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, SERPINB3, SERPINB4, SETD2, SF3B1, SGK1, SH2D1A, SLC19A1, SLC22A2, SLCO1B1, SLCO1B3, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD4, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMO, SOCS1, SOX2, SOX9, SPEN, SPOP, SRC, STAG2, STAT3, STK11, SUFU, SYK, SYNE1, TAF1, TAP1, TAP2, TAPBP, TBX3, TEK, TERT, TET1, TET2, TGFBR2, TMSB4X, TNF, TNFAIP3, TNFRSF14, TNFSF11, TOP1, TP53, TPMT, TSC1, TSC2, TSHR, TYMS, U2AF1, UBE2A, UBE2K, UBR5, UGT1A1, USH2A, VDR, VEGFA, VEGFB, VHL, WT1, XIAP, XPO1, XRCC2, ZNF217
      
  • RESULTS
    • Pathological Diagnosis
      • Test Name: ACTOnco+
        
      • Relevant Biomarkers
        • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants
          • KMT2C W383*, Allele Frequency: 6.6%, Reads: 4000x
            
          • TP53 P151H, Allele Frequency: 13.8%, Reads: 622x
            
        • Copy Number Variants (CNVs)
          • Amplification (Copy number ≥ 6)
            • Chr8: MYC, Copy Number: 10
              
            • Chr10: FGFR2, Copy Number: 72
              
            • Chr20: AURKA, GNAS, ZNF217, Copy Number: 7
              
          • Homozygous deletion (Copy number=0): Not detected.
            
          • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number=1): Not detected.
            
        • Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB): 0.7 muts/Mb
          
        • Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Microsatellite stable (MSS)
          
        • Fusion Results: FGFR2(17)-WDR11(3)
          
    • NGS QC Parameters
      • Mean Depth & Target Base Coverage at 100x: 857x & 94%
        
      • Average unique RNA Start Sites per control GSP2: 126
        
  • Analytic Interpretation
    • Single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions/deletions (INDELs) (≤15 nucleotides), and copy number variations (CNVs) across 440 genes.
      
    • Analytical Sensitivity:
      • Variants retained if coverage ≥20x, allele frequency ≥5% (actionable variants ≥2%).
        
  • Methodology
    • Chips: Ion 540 Chip / Ion 550 Chip / Ion P1 Chip
      
    • Systems: Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System / Ion Proton System
      
  • Procedure (ACTOnco)
    • Genomic DNA amplification using primer pools targeting coding exons.
      
    • Library preparation with barcoded adaptors.
      
    • Quality checks via fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen).
      
    • Sequencing on Ion Proton/S5 sequencers.
      
    • Data alignment (hg19) via Ion Torrent Suite (v5.10).
      
    • Coverage criteria: Target base coverage ≥85% at 100x, mean coverage ≥500x.
      
    • CNV analysis via ONCOCNV (Boeva et al., 2014).
      
    • TMB and MSI calculated using ACTOnco regions and machine learning algorithms.
      
  • Procedure (ACTFusion)
    • RNA reverse-transcription and library construction.
      
    • Sequencing on Ion Proton/S5 sequencers.
      
    • Fusion detection criteria:
      • GSP2 unique start sites ≥3.
        
      • Supporting reads ≥5.
        
      • Supporting reads percentage ≥10%.
        
  • Disclaimer
    • Developed and validated by ACT Genomics.
      
    • For clinical consultation only; not a substitute for medical advice.
      
    • Genomic alterations do not guarantee drug efficacy.
      
  • Liability
    • ACT Genomics is not liable for damages arising from report usage.
      
  • Reference
    • Boeva V, et al. (2014). Multi-factor data normalization for CNV detection. Bioinformatics.
• 2025-01-08 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2025-00157
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS >=1 and <5
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 2
• 2025-01-08 Pathology = colon biopsy
  • Transverse colon, polypetomy — Tubular adenoma, low grade
  • Ascending colon, polypetomy — Tubular adenoma, low grade
• 2025-01-06 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Uneven surface and mildly heterogeneous echotexture of liver was noted.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Some echogenic material was noted in GB.
      • CBD (0.75cm) and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • A 8.0cm anechoic lesion was noted at RK.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail.
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Small ascites was noted.
    • Others:
      • Diffuse gastric wall thickening was noted from body to antrum.
      • Pleural effusion, left
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease, r/o early cirrhosis
    • Gastric wall thickening, body to antrum
    • GB sludge
    • CBD dilation, mild
    • Renal cyst, RK
    • Ascites, small
    • Pleural effusion, left
• 2025-01-04 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Diffuse gastric wall thickening is found. Minimal ascites is also noted. Perigastric lymph nodes are also found. (n＝7)
    • Huge right renal cyst measuring 7.9cm is found.
    • Dilated IHDs is noted.
    • Right hilar lymphadenopathy is noted.
    • Tiny right nodule measuring 0.3cm is found.
  • Imp:
    • Gastric cancer with regional lymph nodes and probably right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes is favored.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2025-01-03 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, body, LC, biopsy — poorly cohesive carcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows poorly choesive carcinoma composed of neoplastic cells arranged in small aggregates with solid architecture, and areas of signet-ring cell diffferentiation.
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveal CK (+) and Her2/neu (-, 0+) at tumor.
• 2025-01-03 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Minimal mucosa break < 5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found, s/p CLO test.
      • Giant folds were noted. Difficult to inflate the stomach. One ulcer with clean base was noted at body, LC, s/p biopsy.
    • Duodenum
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
    • Others
      • Belching during exam.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric ulcer, body, LC, s/p biopsy, r/o malignancy
    • Giant folds, DDs: scirrhous carcinoma, Ménétrier disease, acute gastric mucosal lesions, gastric lymphoma
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test and pathology report
    • PPI use
    • Image study (CT with/without contrast) for malignancy, if indicated

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-28 MultiTeam - Psycho-Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2025-05-26
  • Reason for Consultation: Other – Significant psychological stress in family caregiver
  • Conclusion:
    • 19. Subjective (Visit on 2025/05/27):
      • The patient and his wife were seen wearing sports jerseys and watching a game on a laptop. The patient reported feeling generally better in spirit, with acceptable appetite, although he experiences frequent bloating.
      • The wife expressed concern: “He doesn’t eat proper meals, just bread. Is that okay?”
      • She added that post-chemotherapy diarrhea and discomfort are common. The patient replied that symptoms typically last 2–3 days and resolve with antidiarrheal medication. He mentioned that the last time he had diarrhea, it started while still hospitalized, but overall, he is able to maintain normal activity levels.
      • The wife then shared her stress, saying she feels anxious upon hearing that his white blood cells and potassium are low. The patient reflected that at the start of treatment, his wife was fully focused on caregiving, but now that he requires less care, it feels like a sudden drop in caregiving intensity triggered a post-traumatic stress–like reaction in her.
      • She added that she is anxious about the two remaining chemotherapy cycles, and the follow-up examinations afterward (sighing). She also disclosed her own cancer history, stating she previously underwent chemotherapy, and during her final cycles experienced severely low blood counts and needed nutritional support.
      • She expressed a desire to cook for her husband, but finds herself fatigued from psychiatric medications, and worries about the safety of eating out: “I used to rely on him so much. Now I don’t know what to do all of a sudden.”
    • 15. Objective:
      • 65-year-old male
      • Diagnosed in 2025-01 with gastric cancer and lymphatic and multiple bone metastases
      • Admitted on 2025-05-26 for his 10th cycle of chemotherapy
      • Referred by care coordinator due to concerns for his wife’s emotional state (she is a breast cancer survivor, previously completed treatment, had discontinued antidepressants, but recently resumed medication)
    • 1. Intervention:
      • Provided support regarding treatment burden
      • Encouraged shared caregiving responsibilities
      • Discussed mental and emotional strain and potential coping adjustments
    • (AP) Assessment & Plan:
      • The patient is tolerating treatment well and remains functionally independent
      • The wife demonstrates chronic worry patterns, with persistent anxious thoughts
      • Plan to continue monitoring and support recommended coping strategies
  • Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2025-05-27 17:51
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-05-28 07:52 – Dr. He JingLiang: Acknowledged.
• 2025-01-17 SOAP Gastroenterology Zhao YouCheng
  • S
    • He is a terminal case of gastric cancer with multiple bone and LNs metastasis.
    • Severe diarrhea in recent 2 days.
  • O
    • Cachexia
  • Prescription
    • codeine phosphate 15mg 1# BID 7D
    • loperamide 2mg 1# TID 7D
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
• 2025-01-03 ~ 2025-01-13 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric cancer with poorly choesive carcinoma, with multiple bone, lymph nodes metastases, T3N3M1, stage IV
    • port-A implantation via left cephalic vein on 2025/01/09
    • Seborrheic capitis
    • Androgenetic alopecia
  • CC
    • Intermittent tarry stool with dizziness for half year.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 65-year-old male denied any past medical history. He presented with intermittent tarry stools and dizziness for the past six months. He also complained of abdominal fullness, indigestion, and weight loss of about 6-7 kg over half a year. He frequently bought ulcer medication from the pharmacy for symptom relief. Due to these symptoms, he visited our ER for help.
    • At the ER, a blood test showed anemia with Hb of 7.4 g/dL and hyperkalemia with K of 6.2 mmol/L. A chest X-ray (CXR) showed no significant findings. Blood transfusion with 2 units of LPRBC was administered to correct anemia.
    • An upper GI endoscopy revealed a gastric ulcer in the body, lesser curvature, s/p biopsy, with a differential diagnosis (DDx) including malignancy; giant folds, possibly due to scirrhous carcinoma, Menetrier disease, acute gastric mucosal lesions, or gastric lymphoma.
    • Under the impression of gastric ulcer (GU), r/o malignancy, he was admitted to our GI ward for management and further evaluation.
    • In the GI ward, physical examination (PE) showed an enlarged left axillary lymph node, no abdominal pain, and no tenderness. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received NPO with IV fluid supplementation and a high-dose PPI pump to correct GU. Blood transfusion was administered to correct anemia. Follow-up tests for tumor markers and viral hepatitis markers were conducted.
    • A dermatologist was consulted for the management of itchy, erythematous, and scaly patches on the scalp, with the impressions of 1. seborrheic capitis, and 2. androgenetic alopecia. Topsym lotion was used bid for symptom relief.
    • Abdominal CT revealed gastric cancer, T3N3M1, stage IV. An abdominal sonography indicated early cirrhosis and gastric wall thickening from the body to the antrum. Due to an elevated CEA level of 109.36 ng/mL, a colonoscopy was also performed, showing colon polyps, s/p biopsy.
    • An oncologist was consulted due to gastric pathology revealing poorly cohesive carcinoma, who suggested the following actions: 1) Perform PDL-1 and NGS tests; 2) Arrange for a PET scan; 3) Check chest CT with or without contrast; 4) Implant a Port-A device.
    • Followed-up whole body PET on 2025/01/10, the report: multiple bone, lymph nodes metastases.
    • He was transferred to oncology ward, and #1 OPDIVO (240mg, self-paid)/ C1D1 FOLFOX Q2W on 2025/01/10 to 2025/01/12, the stool softener drugs for constipation. He complaints cough with stick white sputum noted, so gave ROMICON-A, plus Dinco Syrup treatment. After chemotherapy, condition smoothly, so he can be discharged on 2025/01/13, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-04-15 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for skin rash, and itchy at bilateral forearm, bilateral posterior knee fossa.
    • This 65-year-old male who has Gastric cancer with poorly choesive carcinoma, with multiple bone, lymph nodes metastases, T3N3M1, stage IV, status post Opdivo (240mg, self-paid)/ FOLFOX Q2W.
    • This time, he was admitted for #7 OPDIVO (240mg, self-paid)/ C4D1 FOLFOX. During chemotherapy, he suffered from skin rash, and itchy at bilateral forearm, bilateral posterior knee fossa since last night on 2025/04/14, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S/O
      • itchy erythematous plaques of bilateral forearms, bilatera popliteal fossae.
      • deneid any drug allergy hx
    • Impression: eczema
    • Suggestion:
      • Topsym cream bid
      • Thank you very much for your consultation.
      • Please arrange my OPD F/u when discharge.
• 2025-02-04 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • For Oral Health Assessment Tool evaluation.
    • This 65-year-old male denied any past medical history. He presented with intermittent tarry stools and dizziness for the past six months. He also complained of abdominal fullness, indigestion, and weight loss of about 6-7 kg over half a year.
    • EGD (2025/01/03) report showed Gastric ulcer, body, LC, s/p biopsy, r/o malignancy, pathology showed poorly choesive carcinoma. Immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and Her2/neu (-, 0+) at tumor.
    • Abd CT (2025/01/04) report showed gastric cancer, T3N3M1, Stage IV. Chest CT (2025/01/09) report showed lymphadenopathy at left axillary, mediastinum, bilateral pulmonary hilar region. Nature? Suggest excisional biopsy of left axillary lymph node, diffuse gastric wall thickening, IHD and CBD dilation. Gastric cancer with poorly choesive carcinoma, with multiple bone, lymph nodes metastases, T3N3M1, stage IV. Elevated CEA level of 109.36 ng/mL #1 OPDIVO (240mg, self-paid)/ C1D1 FOLFOX Q2W on 2025/01/10-01/12.
      
    • This time, he denied fullness within 1 week and no TOCC history. He was admitted for chemotherapy on 2025/02/03.
    • Plan to receive Xgeva, so we need your help for Oral Health Assessment Tool evaluatio. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • We have examined the patient at dental dept. There are a few teeth (4 in total) which needs to be extracted prior to Xgeva.
    • plan:
      • inform the patient of the medication-related osteonecrosis.
      • the patient understands but hesitated.
      • suggest extraction
• 2025-01-08 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • for management of gastric cancer, cT3N3M1, stage IV
    • This 65-year-old male due to GI bleeding, favor gastric cancer IV.
    • After admission, high dose PPI pump was given. Follow up CEA showed 109.36 ng/mL.
    • Colonscopy was arranged today.
    • Now, we need your management of gastric cancer, stage IV.
  • A
    • This 65-year-old man has been newly diagnosed with poorly cohesive gastric carcinoma involving regional lymph nodes and possibly the right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, classified as cT3N3M1 (stage IV). The tumor is HER2-negative, and CPS testing is pending.
    • Suggestions:
      • Perform PD-L1 (28-8) testing
      • Arrange self-paid NGS (next-generation sequencing).
      • Schedule a chest CT (+/- contrast) for complete staging.
      • Consider a self-paid PET scan.
      • Consult General Surgery for Port-A implantation.
      • Recommend palliative chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy.
• 2025-01-03 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for management of scalp itching, rash, and hair loss.
    • This 65 y/o male denied had any past history
    • This time, due to GU with bleeding. He was admitted to our GI ward for management and further survey
    • Now, due to scalp itching, rash, and hair loss. We need your management and further survey.
  • A
    • S/O
      • itchy erythematous scaly patches on the scalp. greasy hairs(+), many dandruffs(+)
      • loose hairs on the vertex for a period of time.
      • denied any drug allergy hx
    • Impression:
      • seborrheic capitis
      • androgenetic alopecia
    • Suggestion:
      • Topsym lotion bid for scalp lesion for itchy scalp.
      • Please arrange my OPD f/u for further androgenetic alopecia treatment.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-05-26 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4930mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-05-12 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4950mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-28 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4880mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-14 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4860mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-31 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4860mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-17 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4870mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-03 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-17 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4700mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4700mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg …………………. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-10 - nivolumab 240mg NS 200mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4700mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg …………………. + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

2025-05-28

This 65-year-old man with stage IV gastric cancer (T3N3M1, poorly cohesive type) and extensive lymph node and bone metastases has been undergoing biweekly immunochemotherapy with Opdivo (nivolumab) plus FOLFOX since 2025-01-10. As of the current hospitalization (2025-05-26), he is receiving his 10th session. His general condition remains stable with preserved organ function, tolerable chemotherapy-related adverse effects (Grade 1 fatigue, alopecia, mild leukopenia), and no active infection or organ failure. Vital signs are stable; tumor markers (CEA and CA 19-9) show a mild downward trend. Functional and nutritional status are being maintained, though anemia and mild hypocalcemia persist.

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Problem 1. Metastatic gastric cancer under immunochemotherapy

• Objective
  • Pathology: Poorly cohesive gastric carcinoma diagnosed 2025-01-03 (EGD biopsy); HER2-negative (0+).
  • Imaging: PET (2025-01-10) and CT (2025-01-04) showed primary gastric tumor with regional lymphadenopathy, bone, and distant nodal metastases.
  • Immunochemotherapy: Opdivo (nivolumab 240 mg) + FOLFOX Q2W from 2025-01-10 through 2025-05-26 (total 10 sessions completed).
  • Imaging on 2025-04-17 showed mild regression of primary tumor and LAP.
  • Tumor markers:
    • CEA: 7.13 ng/mL (2025-03-18) → 3.09 ng/mL (2025-05-26)
    • CA 19-9: 299.2 U/mL (2025-03-18) → 44.1 U/mL (2025-05-26)
• Assessment
  • Disease is clinically stable with partial biochemical response. Imaging suggests partial regression, and there are no signs of progression.
  • Patient is tolerating treatment well without significant immunotherapy-related organ toxicity.
  • Opdivo + FOLFOX is aligned with recommended regimens for HER2-negative advanced gastric cancer.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current treatment regimen without dose reduction.
  • Schedule re-staging CT or PET within 4–6 weeks to reassess treatment response.
  • Consider palliative RT if bone metastasis causes symptoms.
  • Monitor CEA, CA 19-9 every 4 weeks to trend efficacy.

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Problem 2. Chemotherapy-induced anemia and leukopenia

• Objective
  • CBC trend shows stable mild anemia and leukopenia:
    • HGB: 9.5 g/dL (2025-03-31) → 12.8 g/dL (2025-05-26)
    • WBC: 3.03 → 3.42 x10^3/uL
    • PLT: 175 → 148 x10^3/uL
    • RDW: persistently elevated (up to 24.8%)
  • Ferritin low at 19.9 ng/mL (2025-03-31)
  • No bleeding episodes or symptomatic orthostasis
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial anemia: chemotherapy effect, functional iron deficiency, and chronic inflammation.
  • Grade 1 neutropenia noted but no infection events; supportive care sufficient.
  • Transfusion not currently indicated; patient remains asymptomatic.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Foliron (ferrous fumarate) and monitor iron indices (iron, TIBC, ferritin).
  • Monitor CBC weekly during chemotherapy.
  • Consider ESA or IV iron if anemia worsens and becomes symptomatic.
  • Ensure nutrition and hydration support is optimized.

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Problem 3. Electrolyte disturbances: borderline hypocalcemia

• Objective
  • Serum calcium fluctuates in borderline low range:
    • 2.11 mmol/L (2025-03-31) → 2.16 mmol/L (2025-05-26)
  • Normal Mg, phosphate not provided; albumin stable at 3.8 g/dL
  • No symptoms of tetany or cardiac issues.
• Assessment
  • Borderline hypocalcemia is likely due to mild nutritional deficiency and possibly chemotherapy effects.
  • No current symptoms; no evidence of tumor lysis or hypoalbuminemia contributing.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Bio-Cal (calcium + vitamin D) supplementation.
  • Monitor calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D levels monthly.
  • Consider checking PTH and 25(OH)D if calcium remains persistently low.

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Problem 4. Chemotherapy-related adverse effects

• Objective
  • Documented side effects on 2025-05-26:
    • Grade 1 nausea, vomiting, fatigue, alopecia, leukopenia
    • No mucositis, diarrhea, or neurotoxicity
    • No hepatic or renal impairment
  • Vitals stable: BP 115/62–151/82 mmHg; HR 60–71 bpm; SpO₂ 97–99%
• Assessment
  • Opdivo + FOLFOX adverse profile remains manageable and within expected toxicity range.
  • No dose delay or modification has been required to date.
  • No evidence of immune-related organ toxicity (e.g., hepatitis, pneumonitis, nephritis).
• Recommendation
  • Continue premedications (e.g., dexamethasone, aprepitant, diphenhydramine) as per protocol.
  • Observe closely for cumulative neurotoxicity from oxaliplatin.
  • Maintain hydration (Taita No.5, electrolytes) and supportive care.

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Problem 5. Psychosocial concern and supportive care (not posted)

• Objective
  • Patient maintains ECOG PS 1; no active depression or distress reported by self.
  • Family psychosocial stress noted in earlier records from other patients (contextual awareness).
  • Sleep supported with Eurodin (estazolam) and Xyzal (levocetirizine) at night; fatigue and constipation addressed with Through (sennosides) and MgO.
• Assessment
  • Good baseline adaptation; no psychological or psychiatric concerns evident during this admission.
  • Risk of treatment-related distress exists due to long-term therapy and multiple drug intake.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current supportive care regimen.
  • Monitor for signs of anxiety, depression, or caregiver burnout.
  • Consider early referral to psycho-oncology or palliative support for anticipatory guidance.

2025-03-18

Updated Patient Evaluation

Since the last review on 2025-02-04, the patient has continued nivolumab (240 mg) + FOLFOX immunochemotherapy on 2025-02-17, 2025-03-03, and 2025-03-17. There are notable trends in hematologic, renal, hepatic, and tumor marker parameters. Imaging updates confirm progression of bone metastases, and pathology findings suggest a gingival/oral mucosal ulcer without malignancy. The patient remains hemodynamically stable with manageable organ function, but persistent anemia, leukopenia, and elevated CA-199 require closer evaluation.

Problem 1. Hematologic Suppression (Anemia, Leukopenia, Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • Anemia
    • Hgb dropped from 9.7 g/dL (2025-02-12) to 9.5 g/dL (2025-03-17), with fluctuating values.
      
    • MCV remains low-normal (79.1–81.7 fL), suggesting microcytic or normocytic anemia.
      
    • RDW remains elevated (22.6–24.5%), indicating anisocytosis.
      
  • Leukopenia
    • WBC decline from 6.29 ×10³/uL (2025-02-12) to 3.08 ×10³/uL (2025-03-17).
      
    • Neutrophil count also dropped (60.4% on 2025-02-12 to 56.9% on 2025-03-17).
      
  • Thrombocytopenia (borderline)
    • PLT initially dropped to 147 ×10³/uL (2025-03-12), then slightly recovered to 199 ×10³/uL (2025-03-17).
• Assessment
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial (chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression, chronic disease, and potential iron/B12 deficiency).
    
  • Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia are likely chemotherapy-related but require close monitoring for neutropenia and bleeding risk.
    
  • Worsening leukopenia may impact immune function and infection risk.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC before each chemotherapy cycle and assess for transfusion needs if Hgb <8.0 g/dL.
    
  • Evaluate iron, folate, and B12 levels to rule out nutritional deficiencies.
    
  • Consider G-CSF (filgrastim) if WBC drops <2.0 ×10³/uL or neutropenia worsens.
    
  • Continue thrombocytopenia monitoring; platelet transfusion if <50 ×10³/uL and bleeding risk is present.

Problem 2. Bone Metastases Progression

• Objective
  • Tc-99m MDP bone scan (2025-02-05): Progression of metastases in C-, T-, L-spine, sternum, ribs, clavicle, scapula, pelvis, SI joints, and femurs.
    
  • MRI T-spine (2025-02-06): Multiple enhancing nodular lesions across the thoracic vertebrae, suggesting progressive metastases.
    
  • Xgeva (denosumab) administered on 2025-03-18 for reducing skeletal-related events.
• Assessment
  • Disease progression confirmed by imaging.
    
  • Risk of skeletal-related events (fractures, spinal cord compression) is increasing.
    
  • Denosumab (Xgeva) is an appropriate choice for bone protection.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Xgeva (denosumab) Q4W for bone protection.
    
  • Monitor serum calcium and vitamin D to prevent hypocalcemia.
    
  • Consider local radiotherapy for pain control in high-risk areas.
    
  • Monitor for neurological symptoms indicating spinal cord compression.

Problem 3. Gastrointestinal Symptoms (Diarrhea, Gastric Cancer Progression, and CA-199 Elevation) (below not posted)

• Objective
  • CA-199 significantly increased from 157.74 U/mL (2025-02-13) to 533.20 U/mL (2025-03-04), suggesting tumor progression or possible biliary involvement.
    
  • Gastric cancer remains HER2-negative; PDL1 CPS 2%.
    
  • Diarrhea episodes persisted (SOAP note 2025-01-17), but controlled with loperamide, codeine phosphate, and Smecta.
    
  • No new abdominal imaging since 2025-01-04 CT scan.
• Assessment
  • CA-199 trend suggests possible biliary or pancreatic involvement.
    
  • Diarrhea is likely chemotherapy-induced or due to malabsorption from gastric disease.
    
  • Gastric cancer remains refractory, with continued immunochemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Abdominal CT or MRI should be considered to evaluate for tumor progression or biliary obstruction.
    
  • Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin to assess for cholestasis.
    
  • Continue anti-diarrheal regimen as needed, reassess response.
    
  • Assess for pancreatic involvement (CA-199 elevation suggests possible pancreaticobiliary spread).

Problem 4. Oral Mucosal Ulceration

• Objective
  • Gingival/oral biopsy (2025-02-13): Ulcer with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia, mixed acute/chronic inflammation, but no malignancy.
    
  • Potential chemotherapy-induced mucositis or secondary infection.
• Assessment
  • Findings suggest a benign inflammatory process, possibly chemotherapy-induced.
    
  • Risk for secondary infections due to neutropenia.
• Recommendation
  • Supportive care with oral hygiene, topical anesthetics (e.g., Benzydamine).
    
  • Monitor for secondary fungal or bacterial infections (e.g., candidiasis).
    
  • If worsening, consider a repeat biopsy.

Problem 5. Electrolyte and Liver Function Trends

• Objective
  • Mild hyponatremia (Na 137 mmol/L on 2025-03-17, previously 138–139 mmol/L).
    
  • Stable creatinine (0.76 mg/dL, eGFR 109.4 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-17).
    
  • Liver enzymes slightly increased (AST 26 U/L, ALT 40 U/L on 2025-03-17, previously AST 12–14 U/L, ALT 5–8 U/L).
    
  • Albumin stable at 3.5 g/dL but lower than ideal.
• Assessment
  • Mild hyponatremia likely due to chemotherapy or nutritional factors.
    
  • Mild ALT/AST elevation suggests either hepatic metastasis progression or chemotherapy effect.
    
  • Renal function remains stable.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor sodium levels, encourage adequate oral intake.
    
  • Repeat liver function tests next cycle; consider imaging if worsening.
    
  • Continue hydration to prevent further renal injury.

Conclusion

• The patient’s disease remains progressive but controlled under immunochemotherapy, with worsening bone metastases, increasing CA-199, persistent hematologic suppression, and mild hepatic function changes. Key priorities are bone metastasis management, hematologic monitoring, gastrointestinal assessment, and continued chemotherapy response evaluation.

2025-02-04

The patient is a 65-year-old male diagnosed with poorly cohesive gastric carcinoma with multiple bone and lymph node metastases (T3N3M1, stage IV, as of 2025-01-03). His condition is complicated by anemia, cachexia, recurrent diarrhea, electrolyte imbalances, and evidence of parenchymal liver disease. Treatment includes immunochemotherapy (Nivolumab and FOLFOX regimen) and symptomatic management for gastrointestinal and systemic complications. The disease is progressing, as shown by PET, CT, and lab results, with persistent anemia, signs of malnutrition, and extensive metastases.

Problem 1. Anemia

• Objective
  • Persistent anemia observed with low hemoglobin (Hgb) values: 7.4 g/dL on 2025-01-03, 9.4 g/dL on 2025-01-04, 10.3 g/dL on 2025-01-10, and 8.9 g/dL on 2025-02-03.
    
  • MCV and MCH trends show microcytic hypochromic anemia (MCV 72.9–78.1 fL, MCH 21.3–24.0 pg).
    
  • History of tarry stools and GI bleeding associated with gastric malignancy.
• Assessment
  • The anemia is multifactorial, likely due to chronic blood loss (gastric malignancy), bone marrow suppression (chemotherapy and metastasis), and nutritional deficiencies (malabsorption, cachexia).
    
  • Recent hemoglobin decline indicates ongoing bleeding or bone marrow suppression.
    
  • The patient’s anemia has been partially corrected by transfusion, but the underlying cause persists.
• Recommendations
  • Perform iron studies, vitamin B12, and folate levels to identify deficiencies.
    
  • Continue blood transfusions as needed to maintain hemoglobin >8.0 g/dL.
    
  • Optimize nutritional support with iron, folate, and B12 supplementation as needed.
    
  • Evaluate stool for occult blood and consider endoscopic reassessment if bleeding worsens.

Problem 2. Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Malnutrition

• Objective
  • Severe diarrhea noted on 2025-01-17.
  • History of recurrent abdominal fullness and indigestion (2025-01-03).
  • Weight loss of 6–7 kg over six months, consistent with cachexia (2025-01-03).
    
  • Imaging shows gastric wall thickening and diffuse metastases (2025-01-10, 2025-01-04).
• Assessment
  • Diarrhea may be related to malabsorption, tumor burden, or treatment side effects (chemotherapy or immune checkpoint inhibitors; nivolumab: diarrhea 23% to 37%, grades 3/4: ≤5%).
    
  • Cachexia and weight loss are consistent with advanced malignancy and malabsorption.
• Recommendations
  • Prescribe loperamide (2 mg) and diosmectite (Smecta) as symptomatic treatment (2025-01-17 OPD prescription).
    
  • Initiate dietary consultation for high-calorie, high-protein meals and consider enteral nutrition.
    
  • Monitor electrolytes to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Problem 3. Bone Metastases and Pain

• Objective
  • PET scan on 2025-01-10 shows glucose hypermetabolism in multiple bones, suggesting metastases.
    
  • CT on 2025-01-09 reveals sclerotic and lytic changes in the bony structure.
    
  • History of back pain and generalized weakness reported (2025-01-03).
• Assessment
  • Bone metastases contribute to pain and risk of skeletal-related events.
    
  • Current management includes immunochemotherapy (Nivolumab and FOLFOX) with partial symptom control.
• Recommendations
  • Prescribe analgesics: Acetaminophen (500 mg) PRN and consider stronger agents if pain develops.
    
  • Administer bisphosphonates or denosumab to prevent skeletal-related events if necessary.
  • Consider radiotherapy for palliation of localized bone pain if it worsens.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalances (not posted)

• Objective
  • Hyperkalemia observed on 2025-01-03 (K = 6.2 mmol/L), resolved by subsequent labs (K = 4.3–4.6 mmol/L on 2025-02-03).
    
  • Sodium levels remain stable (Na = 138–139 mmol/L. 2025-02-03, 2025-01-03).
• Assessment
  • Hyperkalemia was likely caused by hemolysis or renal impairment but has stabilized.
    
  • Electrolyte levels remain stable, with no acute intervention needed.
• Recommendations
  • Continue monitoring electrolytes closely.
    
  • Encourage hydration and dietary potassium restriction if needed.

Problem 5. Liver and Renal Function (not posted)

• Objective
  • Liver function is stable: AST/ALT consistently low (AST = 12–14 U/L, ALT = 5–8 U/L. 2025-02-03, 2025-01-10).
    
  • Renal function remains within normal range (eGFR = 67–90 mL/min/1.73m². 2025-02-03, 2025-01-03).
• Assessment
  • Liver and renal functions are preserved despite advanced malignancy.
    
  • Current systemic therapy is tolerable for hepatic and renal function.
• Recommendations
  • Continue periodic monitoring of liver and renal function.
    
  • Ensure hydration and minimize nephrotoxic drugs.

[Possibility of Other Cancers - Evaluation]

Objective Evidence

• Colon Findings
  • Colonoscopy (2025-01-08): Tubular adenomas were found in the transverse and ascending colon, confirmed as low-grade on biopsy.
  • CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) elevated at 109.36 ng/mL on 2025-01-04, which is a non-specific marker but may suggest colonic malignancy when associated with colonic findings.
  • PET scan (2025-01-10): Increased glucose metabolism in the colon, likely physiological but warrants correlation with imaging and clinical findings.
• Lung and Mediastinal Lymph Nodes
  • Chest CT (2025-01-09): Tiny pulmonary nodule (0.3 cm in the right lower lobe), bilateral hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
  • PET scan (2025-01-10): Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes. Distant metastatic lymphadenopathy cannot be excluded but primary lung malignancy should also be considered.
• Bone Findings
  • CT and PET scan evidence (2025-01-10): Sclerotic and lytic lesions suggest bone metastases. However, the possibility of a primary bone malignancy or other metastatic source cannot be entirely excluded.
• Renal Findings
  • CT abdomen (2025-01-04): Large right renal cyst (7.9 cm), simple and likely benign.
  • No suspicious renal masses or features indicative of renal cell carcinoma.
• Liver Findings
  • SONO (2025-01-06): Parenchymal liver disease, likely related to cirrhosis or chronic viral hepatitis B.
  • No masses suggestive of primary hepatocellular carcinoma.
• Other Laboratory Findings
  • AFP (alpha-fetoprotein): 4.9 ng/mL on 2025-01-04, within normal limits, ruling out hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • CA19-9 (2025-01-04): 803.52 U/mL, significantly elevated, which may indicate biliary or pancreatic cancer but can also be related to gastric cancer.

Assessment

• Colon
  • Low-grade tubular adenomas do not represent malignancy, but the elevated CEA warrants ongoing surveillance. A synchronous colon cancer cannot be entirely excluded and requires close follow-up.
• Lung
  • The right lower lobe nodule is small (0.3 cm) and non-specific. It could represent a metastatic lesion or an incidental benign finding. Bilateral hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy may indicate metastatic gastric cancer, but primary lung cancer remains a differential diagnosis.
• Bone
  • Bone findings are strongly indicative of metastases from gastric cancer. A primary bone malignancy is less likely given the patient’s clinical course.
• Liver
  • No evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma. Liver findings are consistent with cirrhosis or metastatic gastric cancer.
• Renal
  • The right renal cyst is likely benign with no imaging features suggestive of malignancy.
• Pancreas
  • The elevated CA19-9 raises the possibility of pancreatic involvement, either as primary pancreatic cancer or metastasis, but no distinct pancreatic mass has been identified.

Recommendations

• Colon
  • Repeat colonoscopy in 6–12 months to monitor for progression of adenomas.
  • Consider imaging or a biopsy of any suspicious colonic lesions if CEA remains elevated.
• Lung
  • Follow-up chest CT in 3–6 months to monitor the pulmonary nodule and lymphadenopathy.
  • If nodule enlarges or new lesions are identified, perform a biopsy for histopathology.
• Bone
  • A bone biopsy may be considered if clinical suspicion arises for a primary bone malignancy, but current findings strongly favor metastases.
• Pancreas and Biliary
  • Perform MRI or EUS (endoscopic ultrasound) of the pancreas and biliary tract if clinically indicated by symptoms or further elevation of CA19-9.
• Liver
  • Continue monitoring liver function and AFP levels every 3–6 months, particularly in the context of chronic hepatitis B.
• General
  • Maintain close surveillance with integrated imaging and biomarkers to detect any secondary or synchronous primary cancers.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-19 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • s/p sternotomy with metalic wire fixation of the sternum.
  • Pleural effusion over bilateral pleural space is found.
• 2025-05-12 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia with Premature ventricular complexes
  • Premature atrial complexes
  • Left axis deviation
  • Poor wave progression
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-05-09 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • S/p swan ganz catheter placement.
  • s/p sternotomy with metalic wire fixation of the sternum.
  • s/p chest tube placement at left hemithorax.
  • Pleural effusion over right side is found.
  • Faint alveolar opacity over right lower lobe is found.
• 2025-05-07 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • mild to moderate bilateral pleural effusions.
    • lungs: interstitial lung edema in bilateral apical lungs and bilateral lowwer lung regions.
    • Mediastinum and hila: moderate coronary arterial calcification.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: dilated LA.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • several gall bladder stones up to 18mm.
      • high density urine in U-bladder and uteres, post contrast exam previously?
      • enlarged prosate with tiny centralll calcifications.
      • a 12mm left hepatic cyst in S2/3
    • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
  • Impression:
    • ischemic heart disease with interstitial lung edema and pleural effusion.
• 2025-05-07 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Finding Summary
    • Left Main :
      • 50% diffuse stenosis from ostial to distal LM
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • 100% chronic total occlusion from ostial to proximal LAD, Rentrop 1/3 collateral from LCA and RCA.
    • Left Circumflex :
      • 90% focal stenosis at ostial LCX
      • 70-80% diffuse stenosis at middle LCX
      • diffuse small vessel
    • Right Coronary :
      • Near total occlusion at middle RCA
      • 70-80% diffuse stenosis at proximal PLA branch
    • Syntax score: 53.5
    • In conclusion :
      • Non ST elevation myocardial infarctioin, left main and 3-vessel coronary artery disease
      • Mild LV systolic dysfunction with hypokinesia at whole apex. Gr 2 mitral regurgitation.
    • Recommendation:
      • suggest CABG over PCI; the patient favor da Vinci technique. Please consult CVS surgeon.
• 2025-05-07 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left anterior fascicular block
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality (aVL has R)
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-05-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF (%) = 45
  • M-mode (Teichholz) = 45
  • Conclusion:
    • Pre-op
      • LVEF =45% (M mode)
      • Global hypokinesia of LV
      • Moderate MR with central jet
      • No pericardial effusion
    • Post-op
      • LVEF= 51%
      • Improved LV contractility
      • Moderate MR, no new valvular episode
• 2025-05-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (159 - 65) / 159 = 59.12%
    • LVEF(%) = 43
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 59
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 43
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV; mild to moderate LV systolic dysfunction with hypokinesia at whole apex.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Moderate MR; mild AR; mild TR.
• 2025-05-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left anterior fascicular block
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-23 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Song ZhenYu
  • O
    • HEART: RHB, no systolic murmur over LLSB
    • CHEST: bil. BS: rhonchi (-), crackles (-)
    • Extremities: pitting edema (-)
  • Prescription
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate) 1# BID 7D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2025-05-07 ~ 2025-05-19 POMR Cardiac Surgery Song ZhenYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, left main and 3-vessel coronary artery disease status post coronary artery bypass surgery on 2025-05-07.
  • CC
    • Chest tightness since 2025-05-07 06:00.
  • Present illness history
    • The 66-year-old male had a past history of hypertension under poor control. He suffered from chest tightness, cough, running nose, and sore throat for 10 days prior to admission. He was sent to the ER and diagnosed with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Serial elevation of troponin I suggested admission to the ICU and cardiac echo evaluation, but the patient refused and left against medical advice on 2025-05-06.
    • On 2025-05-07, he presented to the ER again with chest tightness since 06:00. His consciousness remained E4V5M6.
    • Cardiac catheterization revealed non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, left main and 3-vessel coronary artery disease, mild left ventricular systolic dysfunction with hypokinesia at the whole apex, and grade 2 mitral regurgitation.
    • Chest CTA showed ischemic heart disease with interstitial lung edema and pleural effusion. He underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery on 2025-05-07 and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit for postoperative care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) x4 on 2025-05-07 due to three-vessel disease.
    • Following surgery, he was transferred to the surgical intensive care unit.
    • Postoperatively, he was extubated on 2025-05-07, and antiplatelet therapy was initiated.
    • His postoperative hemodynamic and respiratory status stabilized, and he was transferred to the ward on 2025-05-09.
    • After transfer to the ward, postoperative cardiopulmonary rehabilitation was initiated.
    • Chest tubes were removed on 2025-05-14.
    • Postoperative echocardiography performed on the day of surgery revealed significantly improved left ventricular systolic function.
    • His hemodynamic and respiratory conditions remained stable throughout his treatment.
    • After providing education on wound management skills, the patient was discharged home on 2025-05-19 with outpatient follow-up arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 4D if pain
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Coxine (isosorbide 20mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 4D for insomnia
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 4D

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-07
  • Surgery
    • CABG x4 for CAD-3VD with NSTEMI and unstable angina        
  • Finding
    • CABG x 4
    • LIMA => LAD
    • AO => SVG => D1
    • AO => SVG => PDA => PLB
    • LAD:1.0mm, D1:1.5mm, PDA & PLB:2.0mm   - Procedure
    • Under ETGA, the patient was put in supine position.
    • Disinfecting and drapping the OP field.
    • Harvest SVG from left lower limb.
    • Sternotomy, harvest LIMA.
    • Pericardiotomy, CPB setup and start-up.
    • Systemic hypothermia to 32 degrees C.
    • Cross clamp of aorta, myocardial protection with antegrade blood cardioplegia.
    • CABG x 4
      • LIMA => LAD
      • AO => SVG => D1
      • AO => SVG => PDA => PLB
    • Release aortic clamp, warm-up.
    • Heart beat was restore spontaneously.
    • chest tube x 3 (Apex /substernal /left pleural cavity)
    • CPB stopped and removed.
    • Hemostasis.
    • Wound closure.  

[Subjective]

beta-blocker related complaints

• patient reports feeling of strong, slow heartbeat after taking Concor (bisoprolol)
  • measured heart rate around 50 bpm
  • SBP remains around 110–120 mmHg
• patient experiences discomfort from bilateral leg swelling
  • occasionally affects ambulation
  • recognizes swelling is related to graft harvest site from CABG

antiplatelet adherence and bleeding monitoring

• patient states adherence to Bokey (aspirin) and Plavix (clopidogrel)
  • denies black stool, tarry stool, or bruising
  • understands the importance of compliance with DAPT

dose adjustment discussion

• pharmacist suggested dose reduction of Concor from 1.25 mg 1# BID to 0.5# BID
  • advised patient to monitor symptoms for 2 days
  • encouraged patient to discuss response and further titration with physician at next visit

[Objective]

cardiac recovery post-CABG

• underwent CABG x4 on 2025-05-07 due to left main and triple vessel disease (Cath 2025-05-07)
• post-op LVEF improved from 45% to 51% (Echo 2025-05-07)
• discharge on 2025-05-19 with stable hemodynamic condition

current medications (2025-05-23)

• Concor (bisoprolol) 1.25 mg #1 BID
• Bokey (aspirin) 100 mg #1 QD
• Plavix (clopidogrel) 75 mg #1 QD
• other supportive meds: Blopress (candesartan), Coxine (isosorbide), Eurodin, Urief

vitals and labs

• HR ~50 bpm by patient report
• SBP range 110–120 mmHg
• CRP improving (2.2 mg/dL on 2025-05-15)
• no documented evidence of symptomatic hypotension or recurrent ischemia

[Assessment]

bradycardia and beta-blocker intolerance

• likely drug-related given temporal correlation with Concor (bisoprolol) use
  • bisoprolol may induce excessive bradycardia in sensitive individuals post-revascularization
  • reported HR of 50 bpm with subjective palpitations suggests symptomatic bradycardia
• current BP remains in acceptable range, suggesting rate reduction rather than BP drop

post-CABG limb swelling

• related to SVG harvest site
  • localized venous/lymphatic disruption expected post vein harvesting
• not consistent with congestive physiology
  • no signs of pulmonary edema or systemic fluid overload
  • diuretic use is not indicated

antiplatelet compliance

• patient understands and adheres to dual antiplatelet regimen
• no signs of overt bleeding
• DAPT is critical for graft patency and secondary prevention post-CABG

[Plan / Recommendation]

bradycardia and Concor titration

• suggest temporary reduction of Concor (bisoprolol) from 1.25 mg 1# BID to 0.5# BID
  • monitor HR and symptoms over the next 2 days just before scheduled doctor visit
  • reassess for further adjustment during upcoming outpatient cardiology follow-up

post-CABG swelling management

• provide reassurance regarding leg swelling as a post-surgical recovery issue
  • avoid unnecessary diuretic use
  • recommend elevation, gentle mobilization, and compression if tolerated

DAPT adherence and bleeding risk

• reinforce importance of compliance with Bokey (aspirin) and Plavix (clopidogrel)
• continue self-monitoring for bleeding signs
  • instruct to report any new bruising, hematochezia, or melena

clinical monitoring and communication

• encourage patient to document HR, BP, and symptoms
• advise bringing log to next cardiology visit for collaborative decision-making
• coordinate with physician for long-term optimization of cardiac medications

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-28 (not posted)

Patient Summary

• The 66-year-old male patient was admitted for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) on 2025-05-07, with cardiac catheterization showing left main and 3-vessel coronary artery disease (Syntax score 53.5), LV dysfunction (EF 45%), and moderate mitral regurgitation.
• He underwent successful CABG x4 on 2025-05-07. Postoperatively, he recovered well hemodynamically and was discharged on 2025-05-19.
• Post-op imaging and lab data suggest stable cardiac status, resolving pulmonary edema/pleural effusions, and improving anemia and inflammation.
• Current concerns include cardiac function surveillance, residual pleural effusion, anemia trend, and post-CABG medical management compliance.

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Problem 1. Post-CABG Cardiac Function and Ischemia Risk

• Objective
  • Preoperative cardiac catheterization (2025-05-07) showed:
    • LM: 50% diffuse stenosis
    • LAD: 100% chronic total occlusion
    • LCX: 90% ostial + 70-80% mid stenosis
    • RCA: near-total occlusion
    • Syntax score: 53.5
  • CABG x4 was performed on 2025-05-07 with LIMA→LAD and SVG→D1, PDA, PLB.
  • Pre-op EF was 45% (Echo 2025-05-07); post-op EF improved to 51% (Echo 2025-05-07).
  • ECG (2025-05-12): sinus tachycardia, PVCs, PACs, poor R-wave progression, T-wave abnormality.
  • On current therapy with Bokey (aspirin), Plavix (clopidogrel), Concor (bisoprolol), Coxine (isosorbide), Blopress (candesartan).
• Assessment
  • Successful revascularization was achieved surgically.
  • Improvement in LVEF (from 45% to 51%) post-CABG indicates effective revascularization.
  • ECG arrhythmic events (PVCs/PACs) could reflect transient myocardial irritability or electrolyte shifts.
  • Medical therapy aligns with guideline-directed post-CABG secondary prevention.
• Recommendation
  • Continue dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with Bokey (aspirin) and Plavix (clopidogrel).
  • Continue Concor (bisoprolol) and Coxine (isosorbide) for ischemic prevention and rate control.
  • Consider Holter ECG if arrhythmia-related symptoms arise.
  • Regular follow-up with echo in 3-6 months for LV function monitoring.
  • Reinforce adherence and early cardiology follow-up.

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Problem 2. Pleural Effusion and Interstitial Lung Edema

• Objective
  • CT chest (2025-05-07): mild-moderate bilateral pleural effusions; bilateral apical and lower interstitial edema.
  • CXR (2025-05-09): right pleural effusion, alveolar opacity at RLL.
  • CXR (2025-05-19): bilateral pleural effusion persists.
  • Chest tubes were placed and removed on 2025-05-14.
• Assessment
  • Findings suggest evolving but residual postoperative pleural effusion and pulmonary congestion, improving post-drainage.
  • Interstitial edema likely secondary to pre-op heart failure, improving with revascularization and fluid management.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for dyspnea or orthopnea; reassess with chest x-ray if symptoms worsen.
  • Continue diuretics if clinically indicated (none listed in prescription; may reconsider).
  • Follow-up CXR or POCUS within 1–2 weeks to confirm resolution.

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Problem 3. Anemia and Postoperative Hematologic Status

• Objective
  • Hb declined from 13.5 g/dL (2025-05-07) to 8.9–10.3 g/dL from 2025-05-12 to 2025-05-19.
  • MCV ~87 fL, RDW ~15–17% → normocytic anemia, possibly dilutional or perioperative blood loss.
  • Platelet count dropped post-op (143–204 x10^3/uL) then stabilized at 310 x10^3/uL on 2025-05-19.
  • CRP peaked at 9.1 mg/dL (2025-05-09), declined to 2.2 mg/dL (2025-05-15), showing resolving inflammation.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: perioperative blood loss, inflammation, and fluid shifts.
  • No overt bleeding reported; stable Hgb and normalization of CRP suggest convalescence phase.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC weekly until stability confirmed.
  • Evaluate iron studies and reticulocyte count if anemia persists after 2–4 weeks.
  • Consider erythropoiesis support if clinically indicated and symptoms persist.

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Problem 4. Electrolyte and Renal Function

• Objective
  • Creatinine stable: 1.14 → 1.00 mg/dL (2025-05-05 to 2025-05-19), eGFR ~70–90 mL/min/1.73m².
  • Na 138–144 mmol/L; K stable at 3.5–4.0 mmol/L; Ca 1.75–2.03 mmol/L.
  • No significant acid-base imbalance on VBG (2025-05-09): pH 7.393, HCO3⁻ 23.0 mmol/L.
• Assessment
  • Renal function is preserved post-op.
  • Potassium and sodium levels within acceptable ranges for post-CABG patients.
  • Mild hypocalcemia (1.75–1.97 mmol/L) may be dilutional or postoperative effect.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring serum electrolytes weekly.
  • Replete calcium if symptoms of hypocalcemia (e.g., cramps) occur.
  • Maintain euvolemia and avoid nephrotoxic drugs.

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Problem 5. Hepatic Enzyme Elevation

• Objective
  • ALT peaked at 66 (2025-05-05), then 58 (2025-05-07), normalized thereafter.
  • AST peaked at 110 (2025-05-08), likely reflecting perioperative myocardial and liver stress.
  • Total bilirubin peaked at 1.59 mg/dL (2025-05-08), now normalized.
  • CKMB and troponin markedly elevated pre-op (CKMB 171.7, hs-TnI >25,000 pg/mL on 2025-05-08).
• Assessment
  • Hepatic enzyme and bilirubin elevation was likely transient from perioperative systemic stress and ischemia.
  • Normalizing trend post-surgery supports resolution.
• Recommendation
  • No further liver testing needed unless new symptoms arise.
  • Continue to monitor for drug-induced hepatotoxicity if new medications are added.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-26 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into RA via left subclavian vein.
  • old fracture of Rt distal clavicle prior ORIF
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
• 2025-03-19 Pathology - lymph node region resection
  • Mass, left neck level IIa, Ib, selective neck dissection — Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (1/1) with extracapsular extension
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of metastatic squmous cell carcinoma of one huge lymph node characterized by tumor nests infiltrated in lymphoid parenchyma with necrosis, fibrosis and extracapsular extension. Besides, chronic sialadenitis was also included. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2025-03-17 CXR
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P internal fixation of right clavicle.
• 2025-03-11 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left submandibular space and in a focal area in the left neck level II region. Metastatic lymph nodes should be considered.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right submandibular space. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar and some mediastinal lymph nodes. Inflammatory process is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2025-03-06 CT - neck
  • Findings
    • Increased soft tissue density and to necrotic lymph nodes, 7 mm and 19 mm, at left level submandibular space. Metastases are considered.
    • Post-operation at right neck.
    • Extensive severe beam-hardening artifacts over oral cavity.
    • Effacement of left pyriform sinus.
    • Multiple nodular lesions and some calcifications in bilateral thyroid glands, with the largest one about 20 mm.
  • IMP:
    • Left submandibular mass and necrotic lymph nodes. Metastases are first considered. Bilateral thyroid nodules. Suggest sonogram and FNB.
• 2024-11-22 Pathology - oral cancer (wide excision + lymph node)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Tongue, right lateral tongue, wide excision/ glossectomy — squamous cell carcinoma,moderately differentiated. 6 mm in depth..
    • Lymph node, right, neck, Ib + Iia + III, selective neck dissection — free (0/3)
    • Lymph node, bilateral neck, Ia, selective neck dissection — no lymph node, no malignancy.
    • PpT2 pN0 (if cM0); pStage: II, at least.
  • Macroscopic examination
    • Surgical Procedure(s):
      • wide excision/ glossectomy + Lymph node, right, neck, Ib + Iia + III, selective neck dissection + Lymph node, bilateral neck, Ia, selective neck dissection.
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: right lateral tongue
      • Other part(s) included: Lymph node, right, neck, Ib + Iia + III, selective neck dissection and Lymph node, bilateral neck, Ia, selective neck dissection.
      • Lymph node dissection: yes , (specify) see above.
    • Specimen Integrity: intact / fragmented
    • Specimen Size: right lateral tongue: Greatest dimensions: 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if more than one part): 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
    • Depth of invasion: 6.0 mm
    • Tumor Site: right lateral tongue
      • Laterality: right
    • Tumor Focality: single focus
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension: 1.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if available): 1.2 x 0.6 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: ulcerated
    • Gross Tumor Extension: (specify) submucosa
    • Tissue for section: A1-2: Lymph node, bilateral neck, Ia; A3: Lymph node, bilateral neck, Ia; A4-5: parallel thru cut from Superior margin or Top margin (inked green) to tumor to Inferior margin or Bottom margin (inked orange); A6: vertical section of Anterior margin or Front margin ; A7: vertical section of Posterior margin or Back margin.
  • Microscopic examination
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma, classical type.
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated.
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: submucosa
    • Margins
      • Margins uninvolved /by invasive carcinoma
        • Distance from closest margin: 3.5 mm; (specify) deep. Other margins: Superior margin or Top margin , Inferior margin or Bottom margin, Anterior margin or Front margin , Posterior margin or Back margin: 12, 6, 7, 6 mm.
      • Margins uninvolved / involved by moderate and/or severe dysplasia: No dysplasia.
      • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: not identified
      • Perineural Invasion: present
    • Neck Lymph Nodes:
      • Ipsilateral: Number examined: 3; Number involved: 0
      • Extranodal extension: not identified
• 2024-11-12 MRI - ankle
  • Findings
    • Narrowing with bone attrition and subchondral edema of talonavicular joint. Periarticular bone enhancement after contrast administration.
    • Accessory navicular. Suspect comma-shaped deformity with medial protrusion of navicular bone.
    • Mild narrowing ane subchondral edema of calcanocuboid joint.
  • Impression
    • Talonavicular and calcanocuboid arthritis. r/o Mueller Weiss syndrome with secondary osteoarthritis. Suggest right ankle and foot radiographs correlation.
• 2024-11-08 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Minimal mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Image-enhanced endoscopy with NBI showed no obvious mucosa lesions at esophagus.
      • Also, Chromoendoscopy with Lugol’s solution was used and no obvious Lugol voiding areas was noted.
    • Stomach
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa and erosions were found at antrum.
      • Two scars were noted at antrum, PW side and prepyloric antrum, LC side.
      • Multiple sessile polyps, size 3mm, were noted at body and fundus.
      • Some erosions with hyperemic mucosa were noted at body, PW side and upper body, GC side.
        
    • Duodenum
      • An shallow ulcer was noted at 2nd portion
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis and erosions, antrum
    • Gastric scars, two, antrum, PW and prepyloric antrum, LC
    • Gastric erosions, body, PW and upper body, GC
    • Gastric polyps, body and fundus, susp. fundic gland polyps
    • Duodenal shallow ulcer, 2nd portion
      
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-11-07 CT - neck
  • Findings
    • No obvious right tongue mass or nodule can be defined, can be due to the size and/or dental artifacts.
    • No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck.
    • Multiple small bil. thyroid nodules or cysts.
    • Suggest clinical correlation.
  • Oralcavity
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:x N:0 M:0 STAGE:____
• 2024-11-07 Sonography - abdomen
  • Hypoechoic nodules (1.85x2.49cm, 0.65x1.11cm) in left hepatic lobe
• 2024-11-07 CXR
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P internal fixation of right clavicle.
• 2024-11-06 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Two hot spots in the frontal area of the skull and a area of increased activity in the left femur are new compared with the previous study on 2018-12-28, and the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for investigation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, some C-, T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, hips, knees and right ankle.
• 2024-11-04 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Labeled as “right tongue tumor”, punch biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma with marked inflammation masking the structure.
  • Section shows squamous mucosal ined tissue with submucosal squamous cell carcinoma displaying marked inflammation masking the structure.
  • IHC stains: CK highlights angulated neoplastic nests. p40 (+), compatible with squamous origin. p16 (-).
• 2024-10-21 Pathology - tongue biopsy (Y1)
  • Labeled as “tongue”, biopsy — ulcer with high grade dysplasia, at least.
  • Section shows squamous mucosa lined tissue with ulcer and focal high grade dysplasia, at least. The possibility of a more advanced lesion cannot be excluded. Further image work up or excise entire lesion for further pathological evaluation may be considered.
• 2024-09-11 Mini-Mental State Examination, MMSE
  • MMSE Score: 16

• 2024-09-11 Clinical Dementia Rating, CDR

mory: 2
ientation: 2

Judgment & Problem Solving: 2

• Community Affairs: 2

• Home & Hobbies: 2

• Personal Care: 1

• CDR Score: 2

• 2023-08-24 MRA - brain

  • Findings:
    • Mild periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
    • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
    • MR angiography of the brain shows atherosclerotic change of intracranial and carotid vessels.

• 2023-08-21 Clinical Dementia Rating, CDR

mory: 2
ientation: 2

Judgment & Problem Solving: 2

• Community Affairs: 2

• Home & Hobbies: 2

• Personal Care: 1

• CDR Score: 2

• 2023-08-21 Mini-Mental State Examination, MMSE

  • MMSE Score: 17

• 2023-08-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (82 - 14) / 82 = 82.93%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 83
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR; mild PR.
    • Dilated proximal ascending aorta (34 mm) with mild calcification.

• 2023-08-07 CT - abdomen

  • Imp
    • s/p laparoscopic sigmoidectomy
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study is found.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.

• 2022-05-30 CT - abdomen

  • Imp:
    • s/p laparoscopic sigmoidectomy. No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor at previous op. region.

• 2018-12-28 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine, middle T-spines and lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Two faint hot spots in the left frontal area of the skull and posterior aspect of right 12th rib respectively and increased activity in the right ankle. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesion.

• 2018-12-14 CT - abdomen

  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Post-op at the colon. Suggest follow up.
    • Liver cyst, 2.3cm in left lobe liver.
    • Diffuse heteregeneous density in the vertebral bodies, nature?

• 2018-08-30 Surgical Pathology Level VI

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Intestine, large, sigmoid colon, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
    • Lymph node, regional, dissection — positive for adenocarcinoma (7/19)
    • Proximal margin, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy — free
    • Distal margin, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy — free
    • Pathology stage: pT3N2b(cM0); pStage IIIC
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: laparoscopic sigmoidectomy
    • Specimen site: sigmoid colon
    • Specimen size: 12.5 cm in length
    • Tumor size: 2.5x 2.2 cm
    • Tumor location: 4 cm away from the distal resection margins
      
    • Depth of invasion grossly: pericolorectal tissue
    • Mucosa elsewhere: Not remarkable
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: adenocarcinoma
    • Histology Grade: moderately differentiated
    • Depth of invasion: pericolorectal tissue
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present.
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified.
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: Not identified.
    • Circumferential (radial) margin of rectum: N/A
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Positive (7/19)
      
    • Lymph node metastasis,, IMA / SMA: N/A
    • Extranodal involvement: Present.
      
    • Pathological TNM Stage: pT3N2b(cM0); pStage IIIC
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Not identified
      
    • Additional pathologic findings: None identified.
    • TNM descriptors: N/A
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A

• 2018-08-29 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: Sigmoid colon cancer, for staging
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma revealed:
    • Focal wall thickening of S-colon with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP.
    • A calcified spot (2.5cm) in uterus.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 2.1cm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression: Cstage (AJCC 8) T3N2aMx (IIIb)

• 2018-08-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (94 - 20) / 94 = 78.23%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Conclusion
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 2.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.

• 2018-08-24 Sigmoidoscopy

  • An ulcerative tumor, about 1/3 circumferebtial bowel lumen at 30cm above AV (S-colon), and tattoo with a clip was done.
  • Other negative to 50cm AAV.

• 2018-08-14 Clinical Dementia Rating, CDR

mory: 1
ientation: 1

Judgment & Problem Solving: 1

• Community Affairs: 1

• Home & Hobbies: 1

• Personal Care: 0

• CDR Score: 1

• 2023-08-21 Mini-Mental State Examination, MMSE

  • MMSE Score: 19

• 2018-08-10 Surgical Pathology Level IV

  • Colon, sigmoid, 25 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).

• 2018-07-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 14) / 68 = 79.41%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Conclusion
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 2.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-17 ~ 2025-03-22 POMR Ear Nose Throat Su WangYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left neck mass status post left selective neck dissection on 2025-03-18 (pathology: squamous cell carcinoma, pN3b).
    • Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue.
    • Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension.
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia.
    • Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified.
  • Chief Complaints (CC)
    • Left neck mass noted for 2 weeks, no tenderness.
  • Present Illness History
    • This 78-year-old woman has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and treated colon cancer (2018-08), under regular medication control and outpatient department (OPD) follow-up.
    • She was diagnosed with right tongue cancer and underwent surgery in November 2024 at our ENT department. Post-operation, she continued ENT OPD follow-up.
    • During a follow-up on 2025-03-03, a left submandibular protrusion was noted. A sono-guided fine needle aspiration was performed, revealing follicular neoplasm.
    • A neck CT on 2025-03-06, showed a left submandibular mass and necrotic lymph nodes, with metastases being the primary consideration.
    • A whole-body PET scan on 2025-03-11, showed glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left submandibular space and left neck level II, suggestive of metastatic lymph nodes. It also showed glucose hypermetabolism in the right submandibular space (nature to be determined).
    • Based on the impression of a left submandibular neck mass suspected to be a metastatic tumor, admission for surgical excision and pathological examination was suggested.
    • After thorough explanation of surgical details, she was admitted for the operation.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • Upon admission, pre-operative evaluation was completed.
    • The patient underwent a left selective neck dissection on 2025-03-18.
    • Intraoperative findings included a hard, fixed tumor over left level Ib, adherent to the mandible and submandibular gland, with no gross mandible invasion.
    • The procedure was performed smoothly, and the patient tolerated it well.
    • Post-operation, a left neck wound Hemovac drain was placed.
    • Prophylactic antibiotics (cefazolin 1g IVD q8h) and pain control (Cidein 15mg BID PO, Acetal 1 tab Q6H PO) were administered.
    • Daily wound care and drainage amount recording were performed, with no wound infection noted.
    • The Hemovac drainage amount decreased daily.
    • Surgical pathology confirmed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (1/1) with extracapsular extension in the left neck mass.
    • A radio-oncologist was consulted and suggested adjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT).
    • The Hemovac drain was removed on post-operative day 4 due to decreasing drainage.
    • The patient was discharged in a relatively stable condition with plans for OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge Prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500 mg/tab): 1 tab, QID, PO, for 5 days (total 20 tabs)
    • Cero (cefaclor 250mg/cap): 2 caps, TID, PO, for 5 days (total 30 caps)
    • Codeine 15mg/tab: 2 tabs, QID, PO, for 5 days (total 40 tabs)
    • MgO (magnesium oxide 250mg/tab ): 1 tab, QID, PO, for 5 days (total 20 tabs)
    • Melux (mephenoxalone 200mg/tab): 0.5 tab, BID, PO, for 5 days (total 5 tabs)
    • ROMICON-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, lysozyme 90mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg; per cap): 1 cap, QID, PO, for 5 days (total 20 caps)
  • Discharge Instructions
    • Keep wound and oral cavity clean.
    • Keep wound clean, avoid water exposure.
    • Use cosmetic tape to secure the neck wound.
    • Take medications as prescribed and be aware of side effects.
    • Contact Rehabilitation Department for consultation if needed.
    • Return to hospital immediately if abnormal wound redness, swelling, discharge, fever, or any discomfort occurs.
    • Attend scheduled OPD follow-up appointments.
    • Follow up on pathology report results at OPD in approximately one week post-surgery.
• 2024-11-21 ~ 2024-11-26 POMR Ear Nose Throat Su WangYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right lateral tongue squamous cell carcinoma status post wide excision of right tongue cancer, selective neck dissection, right, and tongue flap reconstruction on 2024-11-22 (pT2N0M0, stage II).
    • Essential (primary) hypertension.
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Unhealing and painful right tongue ulcer for over 2 months.
  • Present Illness History
    • She is a 77-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and treated colon cancer (status post sigmoidectomy on 2018-08-30, pT3N2bM0, stage III, with post-chemotherapy from 2018-10 to 2019-02 at our hospital).
    • She noticed a painful, unhealing right tongue ulcer 2 months prior and sought help at our ENT OPD.
    • Physical examination at the ENT OPD revealed a right tongue ulcer suspicious for malignancy. A local biopsy on 2024-10-21 showed an ulcer with high-grade dysplasia.
    • Due to the unhealing ulcer and strong suspicion of malignancy, another tongue biopsy was performed on 2024-11-04, which confirmed right tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
    • A neck CT on 2024-11-07 showed no obvious right tongue mass or nodule, possibly due to size or dental artifacts.
    • Other imaging for staging was completed. Under the impression of right tongue cancer of unknown stage, admission for tumor wide excision and neck dissection was suggested. After thorough explanation of the surgery, she was admitted for the operation.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was conducted.
    • She underwent wide excision of right tongue cancer, selective neck dissection (right), and tongue flap reconstruction on 2024-11-22.
    • Post-operatively, a Hemovac drain tube was placed. She was managed with nasogastric (NG) tube feeding, oral gargle with Normal Saline 200ml every 4 hours for oral hygiene, and pain control with Codeine (Codeine).
    • There was no active tongue wound bleeding. Hemovac drainage amount was recorded every 8 hours and decreased daily.
    • The Hemovac drain tube was removed on post-operative day 4.
    • She remained in a relatively stable condition and was discharged today to continue outpatient follow-up.
  • Discharge Prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500 mg/tab): 1 tablet, QID, PO, for 6 days (total 24 tablets)
    • Cephalexin 500 mg/cap: 1 capsule, QID, PO, for 6 days (total 24 capsules)
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, lysozyme 90mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg; per cap): 1 capsule, QID, PO, for 6 days (total 24 capsules)
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (Povidone-iodine) 200mL: 1 QS, QID, GAR, for 6 days (total 1 bottle)
    • Codeine 15mg/tab: 2 tablets, QID, PO, for 6 days (total 48 tablets)
    • MgO (magnesium oxide 250mg/tab): 1 tablet, QID, PO, for 6 days (total 24 tablets), to be taken with Codeine.
• 2023-04-18 ~ 2023-04-25 POMR Orthopedics Liu JiYuan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left femoral neck displaced fracture status post bipolar hemiarthroplasty on 2023-04-20.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension.
    • Hyperlipidemia.
    • Dementia.
    • Insomnia.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Sudden onset of left hip painful swelling after a fall yesterday.
  • Present Illness History
    • She is a 76-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, borderline hyperglycemia, dementia for over 5 years, adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (status post sigmoidectomy on 2018-08-30, pT3N2bM0 (7/19), G2, LV(+), Perineural(-), stage IIIC, status post 12 cycles of FOLFOX adjuvant chemotherapy from 2018-10 to 2019-02, then on UFUR since 2019-03-30), and insomnia.
    • She was brought to our hospital with a chief complaint of left hip painful swelling after a fall at home yesterday.
    • According to her and medical records, she suffered severe left hip pain immediately after the fall. She did not lose consciousness, had no open wound, and denied head, chest, or abdominal injury. Left hip swelling, deformity, and severe tenderness developed immediately, rendering her unable to stand. Due to intolerable discomfort, she visited our emergency department via 119.
    • In the emergency room, her vital signs were stable. Physical examination revealed left hip swelling and tenderness, with preserved distal neurovascular function. Laboratory data showed anemia and poor renal function. X-ray revealed a left femoral neck displaced fracture. An orthopedic surgeon was consulted, and surgical treatment was recommended. After thorough explanation of her clinical condition and treatment options, she decided to undergo surgery. The surgical indications, benefits, possible risks, and complications were detailed to her, and the surgery consent form was documented.
    • With a diagnosis of left femoral neck displaced fracture, she was admitted to our ward for bipolar hemiarthroplasty and further care.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative investigations were completed. The surgical procedure, risks, and possible complications were explained to her, and she understood.
    • Bipolar hemiarthroplasty of the left hip was performed on 2023-04-20. Intraoperative findings included a displaced femoral neck fracture, suspected to be pathological. The prosthesis used was Stryker, with a 46 mm cup, 28mm metal head (-3mm), and #9 stem. The procedure was performed under spinal anesthesia with the patient in the right decubitus position. A posterolateral approach was used, and a Hemovac drain was placed.
    • The post-operative course was smooth with intact neurovascular function. Adequate pain control was maintained.
    • Wound care involved dressing changes with Aq-BI (Aqueous Povidone-Iodine) daily and local ice packing. The surgical wound condition was well.
    • Prophylactic antibiotics with Cefazolin (Cefazolin Injection) were prescribed for 24 hours.
    • Rehabilitation was initiated by a physical therapist. Wound care and home rehabilitation instructions were provided. She was encouraged to perform ankle pumping exercises, knee flexion/extension, progressive active range of motion, and ambulation with full weight-bearing and a walker.
    • All medications for her underlying diseases were continued, and her clinical condition remained stationary. The surgical wound drain was removed uneventfully.
    • With her condition stable and clinical improvement, she was discharged on 2023-04-25 and scheduled for follow-up at the orthopedic clinic.
    • Pathology of the femoral head specimen showed osteoporosis with fracture, consistent with the fracture and containing fibrosis and necrosis.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500 mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QID, PO, for 8 days (total 32 tablets).
    • Tramacet (tramadol Hydrochloride 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325 mg; per tablet): 1 tablet, PRN Q12H, PO, for 2 days (total 4 tablets), for pain.
    • Sindine (povidone-iodine 10% solution 200 mL/bottle): 1 QS, as ordered, external, for 8 days (total 1 bottle), for wound dressing.
• 2019-03-15 ~ 2029-03-17 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C18.7 Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon status post sigmoidectomy, pT3N2bM0 (7/19), G2, LV(+), Perineural(-), stage IIIC for twelfth FOLFOX adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Admitted for FOLFOX adjuvant chemotherapy.
    • Bilateral legs and hands numbness intermittently for weeks.
  • Present Illness History
    • She is a 72-year-old female patient with a history of dementia and hypertension, managed with medications.
    • She had suffered from poor appetite for six months, with a reported weight loss of approximately 2 kg over six months.
    • She visited a GI clinic in 2018-05, where a stool occult blood test was positive.
    • Colonoscopy revealed an ulcerative tumor, approximately 1/3 circumferential bowel lumen, located 30 cm above the anal verge. Biopsy confirmed adenocarcinoma.
    • Abdominal CT revealed sigmoid colon cancer, clinical stage T3N2aMx (IIIb).
    • She underwent laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2018-08-30. Her postoperative course was rather smooth.
    • Pathologic stage was pT3N2bM0 (7/19), G2, LV(+), Perineural(-), stage IIIC.
    • She was discharged in stable general condition on 2018-09-04 and continued follow-up in our outpatient department.
    • After being well-informed of her condition, FOLFOX adjuvant chemotherapy was started on 2018-10-04.
    • She complained of poor appetite with decreased oral intake for days, and intermittent bilateral leg and hand numbness for weeks.
    • She was admitted to our ward for FOLFOX6 adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • After admission, she received mFOLFOX adjuvant chemotherapy.
    • During chemotherapy, she experienced mild fatigue without nausea or vomiting.
    • Her appetite decreased, managed with medications.
    • No fever or signs of infection were noted.
    • Abdominal CT revealed no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • In stable condition, she was discharged on 2019-03-17 and will continue follow-up in our outpatient department.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Domtoo (domperidone 10 mg/tablet): 1 tablet, TIDAC, PO, for 7 days.
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40 mg/tablet): 1 tablet, TID, PO, for 7 days.
    • Megejohn (megestrol 160 mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 7 days.
• 2018-08-28 ~ 2018-09-04 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C18.7 Sigmoid colon cancer status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy cT3N2aM0 (stage IIIb).
    • I10 Hypertension.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Body weight loss of 2 kg over six months.
  • Present Illness History
    • She is a 71-year-old female patient with a history of dementia, hypertension, and a right distal clavicle fracture that underwent open reduction and internal fixation on 2016-05-12.
    • She suffered from poor appetite for six months, with a reported weight loss of approximately 2 kg over that period.
    • She visited a GI clinic on 2018-05-11 due to these symptoms, where a stool occult blood test was positive.
    • Colonoscopy performed on 2018-08-10 revealed an ulcerative tumor, about 1/3 circumferential bowel lumen, located 30 cm above the anal verge. Biopsy confirmed adenocarcinoma.
    • She reported no abdominal pain, palpable mass, or changes in bowel habits.
    • Under the impression of sigmoid colon cancer, she was admitted for tumor survey and surgical operation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative investigations, including lung function tests, cardiac echography, and abdominal CT, were performed. The abdominal CT revealed sigmoid colon cancer, clinical stage T3N2aMx (IIIb).
    • After being thoroughly informed of the risks associated with the operation and anesthesia, she underwent laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2018-08-30.
    • During the surgery, a fungating 2.5 cm tumor was found in the sigmoid colon. The procedure was smooth with minimal blood loss. Tension-free anastomosis was achieved, and an air test was satisfactory. A drain was placed in the deep pelvis.
    • Post-operatively, she received empirical antibiotics, including Cefa and Genta, along with SABS for one day.
    • Pain control and albumin supplementation were administered. Wound dressing was performed.
    • She initiated chewing food. Her operative wound was well, without redness or hematoma.
    • Her clinical condition continued to be observed.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Adalat OROS (nifedipine 30mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 7 days.
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg/tablet): 1 tablet, HS, PO, for 7 days.
    • MgO (magnesium oxide 250mg/tablet): 2 tablets, BID, PO, for 7 days.

[consultation]

• 2025-03-21 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This 78 y/o woman has cancer history of
      • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon post sigmoiodectomy on 2018-08-30, pT3N2bM0(7/19), G2, LV(+), Perineral(-), stage IIIC s/p twelfth FOLFOX adjuvant chemotherapy (since 2018-10-04 to 2019-02), then use UFUR since 2019-03-30.
      • Right lateral tongue squamous cell carcinoma status post wide excision of right tongue cancer, selective neck disseciton, right and tongue flap reconstruction on 2024-11-22, (pT2N0M0, stage II) .
    • This time, left submandibular neck noted for 2 weeks. According to the neck CT on 2025-03-06 revealed left submandibular mass and necrotic lymph nodes. Metastases are first considered.
    • Whole body PET scan revealed left submandibular space and in a focal area in the left neck level II region. Metastatic lymph nodes should be considered.
    • Then she was admitted underwent the operation of left neck dissection on 2025-03-18.
      
    • The surgical pathology revealed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (1/1) with extracapsular extension. Under the impression of left neck metastatic cancer (pN3b), we request your consultation for radiotherapy.
  • A
    • Adjuvant CCRT is indicated. Suggest medical oncologist and oral surgeon consultation for concurrent C/T and pre-RT dental evaluation. CT-simulation will be arranged 1 week after the last teeth extraction (if indicated).
    • Plan to deliver 50 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. neck and oral cavity. Then boost the pre-OP tongue tumor bed and the ECS(+) nodal site to 66 Gy/ 33 fx. Thank you very much.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-04-07
  • Surgery
    • Left port-A insertion
  • Finding
    • Polysite 8 Fr. port-A, left subclavian vein, puncture method.
• 2025-03-18
  • Surgery
    • Selective neck dissection, left
  • Finding
    • hard fixed tumor over L level Ib with adherent to mandible and submandibular gland
    • ligation of posterior and anterior facial vein
    • perichondrium of mandible was excised and no gross mandible invasion visible
• 2024-11-22
  • Surgery
    • Wide excision of right tongue cancer
    • Selective neck disseciton, right (level Ia, Ib, IIa, III)
    • Tongue flap reconstruction
  • Finding
    • right tongue cancer, specimen 321.5cm
    • Lymphoareolar tissue dissected (level III, IIa, Ib, Ia)
    • advancement + rotational tongue flap repair
• 2023-04-20
  • Surgery
    • left bipolar hemiarthroplasty
    • Right, left hip bipolar hemiarthroplasty        
  • Finding
    • Left femoral neck fracture
      • femoral neck fracture, displaced, suspected pathological fracture
    • Prosthesis :
      • Brand : Stryker
      • Cup : 46 mm
      • Head : 28mm, metal, -3mm
      • Stem : # 9   
• 2020-07-20
  • Surgery
    • Port-A removal, R’t        
  • Finding
    • A Port-A located over R`t subclavian region. 
• 2018-09-21
  • Diagnosis
    • Rectal Ca
  • PCS code
    • 47080B
  • Finding
    • port: Power port/BARD, 6Fr, 20cm, right sublavian vein
  • Procedure
    • Under LA, incision was made over right deltopectoral groove. The cephalic vein was failed to defined. Puncture method was applied. The location and direction of catheter were comfirmed by fluroscopy. The wound was closed with 4-0 vicryl.
• 2018-08-30
  • Diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon, cT3N2M0
  • PCS code
    • 73048B
  • Finding
    • A fungating 2.5cm tumor is located at S-colon.
    • The whole procedure was smooth. Blood loss was minimal.
    • Tnesion free anastomosis was achieved using endo-GIA 60/4.8(JJ)+SDH-29.
    • Air test is ok. A drain was placed in deep pelvis.

[radiotherapy]

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-05-21 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 400mg 2hr + Lyo-povigent 4mL Taita No.5 1000mL (Erbitux)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-05-14 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 400mg 2hr (Erbitux)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-05-07 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 400mg 2hr (Erbitux)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-29 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 400mg 2hr (Erbitux)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-24 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 400mg 2hr (Erbitux)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-17 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 400mg 2hr (Erbitux)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-10 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr (Erbitux)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

[note]

Cetuximab: Drug information - 2025-05-28 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/cetuximab-drug-information

• Dosing - Adult - Head and neck cancer, squamous cell:
  • In combination with radiation therapy:
    • Initial loading dose: IV: 400 mg/m2 infused over 120 minutes 1 week prior to initiation of radiation therapy course.
    • Maintenance dose: IV: 250 mg/m2 infused over 60 minutes once weekly for the duration of radiation therapy (6 to 7 weeks); complete cetuximab dose 1 hour prior to radiation therapy.
  • Single agent cetuximab or in combination with a platinum-based therapy with fluorouracil: Note: When given in combination with platinum/fluorouracil chemotherapy, complete cetuximab dose 1 hour prior to chemotherapy.
    • Weekly dosing:
      • Initial loading dose: IV: 400 mg/m2 infused over 120 minutes.
      • Maintenance dose: IV: 250 mg/m2 infused over 60 minutes once weekly until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
    • Biweekly dosing:
      • Initial and subsequent doses: IV: 500 mg/m2 infused over 120 minutes once every 2 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

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2025-05-28

This is a 78-year-old woman with a complex oncologic history of:

• Stage II (pT2N0M0) right lateral tongue squamous cell carcinoma status post glossectomy and selective neck dissection (2024-11-22), followed by recurrence/metastasis to the left neck (pathologically confirmed pN3b with extracapsular extension on 2025-03-19), now undergoing concurrent Bio-radiotherapy with Erbitux (cetuximab).
• Past colon adenocarcinoma (pT3N2b, stage IIIC) status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy and FOLFOX chemotherapy in 2018.
• Background cardiovascular disease (CAD, HTN, aortic valve sclerosis), chronic oropharyngeal mucositis, advanced age, and cognitive decline (CDR 2, MMSE 16).

She presented on 2025-05-26 with oral pain, poor intake, general weakness, and was admitted from the ED. Laboratory and clinical assessments revealed worsening mucositis (Grade 3), neutrophil predominance (82.7%), elevated CRP (12.2 mg/dL), borderline hypocalcemia (Ca 2.19 mmol/L), weight loss (down to 41 kg), but preserved vital signs and kidney/liver function.

Current clinical status is complicated by treatment-induced mucosal toxicity, nutritional decline, systemic inflammation, and potential secondary infection. Radiation and cetuximab toxicity must be critically evaluated and managed.

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Problem 1. Severe oral mucositis and malnutrition

• Objective
  • Patient had worsening oral ulceration and pain, making her unable to eat or speak (ER note 2025-05-26).
  • Radiation-induced Grade 3 mucositis documented (RT assessment 2025-05-23); diffuse oral ulcers on exam (ER 2025-05-26).
  • Weight loss from 46.0 kg (2025-04-11) → 41.0 kg (2025-05-23) with BMI = 17.0 (cachectic range).
  • CRP elevated at 12.2 mg/dL (2025-05-26), WBC normal but neutrophilic shift (82.7%) suggests inflammation ± superinfection.
  • Current medications include Comfflam (benzydamine) and Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen), with supportive IV fluids and multivitamins (from 2025-05-26).
• Assessment
  • Findings are consistent with cetuximab-enhanced radiation mucositis, a well-documented complication.
  • Inability to maintain oral intake places her at risk of further weight loss, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and infection.
  • Elevated CRP with neutrophilic predominance suggests possible secondary mucosal infection, possibly fungal or bacterial.
  • Nutritional status has deteriorated rapidly over <2 weeks.
• Recommendation
  • Initiate parenteral or nasogastric nutrition support if oral intake remains inadequate.
  • Add topical or systemic antifungal coverage, e.g., Mycostatin (nystatin) already prescribed; consider escalation if refractory.
  • Continue pain control with Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen) and consider mucosal coating agents.
  • Reassess need for mucosal cultures; consider oral swab or CRP/WBC monitoring for trend.
  • Multidisciplinary support (nutritionist, palliative care, RT) should be engaged immediately.

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Problem 2. Locoregionally advanced recurrent tongue cancer under Bio-RT

• Objective
  • Right lateral tongue SCC (2024-11-22 surgery) was pT2N0, but in 2025-03, she developed left submandibular nodal recurrence with ENE (Pathology 2025-03-19).
  • Current treatment: Bio-radiotherapy with Erbitux (cetuximab) weekly since 2025-04-10 + IMRT to oral cavity and neck.
  • Port-A inserted 2025-04-07 for drug administration.
  • ECOG PS was 2 as of 2025-05-23; mucositis and fatigue are worsening; unable to speak or eat as of 2025-05-26.
• Assessment
  • This is now stage IVb (pN3b, ENE+) recurrent SCC, with high risk of locoregional failure despite aggressive treatment.
  • Radiotherapy dosing follows standard: 50 Gy/25 fx → boost to 66 Gy/33 fx to tumor bed + ECS(+) nodal basin.
  • Functional decline, poor oral intake, and mucositis may impact completion of full course.
  • Cetuximab-associated toxicity (mucositis, fatigue) likely contributing to decline.
• Recommendation
  • Assess RT tolerability: consider treatment break or dose adjustment if mucosal injury worsens.
  • Evaluate for disease progression with interval imaging post-RT.
  • Continue cetuximab only if performance status remains acceptable and no contraindications emerge.
  • Palliative care involvement to support quality of life discussions.
  • Reassess prognosis and patient/family goals of care.

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Problem 3. Chronic inflammation and possible secondary infection

• Objective
  • CRP rose to 12.2 mg/dL (2025-05-26); neutrophils 82.7% without leukocytosis (WBC 6.72 x10^3/uL).
  • No documented fever; SpO₂ stable at 96-99%; vitals stable.
  • Diffuse oral ulcer noted (2025-05-26); CXR did not show active lung lesion (2025-05-26).
  • No other infection focus evident; albumin slightly low on prior labs (3.4 g/dL on 2025-05-20).
• Assessment
  • Likely represents subacute inflammatory response to mucosal damage ± superinfection (fungal/bacterial).
  • No signs of systemic sepsis or end-organ dysfunction.
  • Cannot exclude oral or pharyngeal colonization/infection, which is common in mucositis.
• Recommendation
  • Continue close monitoring of temperature, WBC, CRP, and oral signs.
  • Add or escalate topical antifungal (nystatin); consider systemic antifungal if worsens.
  • Broadening antimicrobial coverage unnecessary unless fever/systemic signs develop.
  • Encourage meticulous oral care and consider chlorhexidine rinse adjunct.

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Problem 4. Electrolyte and renal profile monitoring (not posted)

• Objective
  • Na/K on 2025-05-26 were 138/3.6 mmol/L; borderline low K.
  • Calcium borderline low (2.19 mmol/L); creatinine stable (0.48 mg/dL), eGFR 132.94 mL/min/1.73m².
  • Previous Na was 133 mmol/L (2025-05-20), improved with supportive IVF.
  • No acute renal dysfunction seen across the month.
• Assessment
  • Mild electrolyte disturbances likely reflect poor intake and mucosal losses, not intrinsic renal pathology.
  • Kidney function preserved.
  • Calcium borderline low—possible contribution from nutritional deficiency or hypoalbuminemia.
• Recommendation
  • Continue IVF with electrolytes as per need; monitor intake/output.
  • Consider serum ionized calcium, phosphate, and magnesium if symptomatic.
  • Daily electrolyte panels if mucositis persists and oral intake remains poor.

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Problem 5. Frailty and functional decline

• Objective
  • ECOG PS = 2 as of 2025-05-23.
  • Cognitive impairment: MMSE = 16, CDR = 2 (2024-09-11).
  • Recurrent malignancy, poor intake, mucositis, and cachexia documented.
  • Vital signs preserved, but general appearance: “in distress” (2025-05-26).
  • Diagnosed with chronic dementia, sarcopenia, and past hip fracture (2023-04-20).
• Assessment
  • This patient is functionally compromised, with limited reserve to withstand aggressive therapy.
  • Cancer treatment is impairing QOL and daily functioning.
  • Frailty, nutritional decline, and dementia limit aggressive escalation of care.
• Recommendation
  • Discuss goals of care and treatment trajectory with family/caregivers.
  • Consider integrating geriatric, palliative care, and social work support.
  • Initiate advanced care planning discussions.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-13 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, sigmoid colon, laparoscopic anterior resection (SILS) —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated.
    • Resection margins: bilateral cut ends and radial margin free
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —– metastatic carcinoma (1/20)
    • pT3 pN1a (if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage group: IIIB, at least
      
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - laparoscopic anterior resection (SILS) : 7.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
    • Tumor Site – sigmoid colon, 2.0 cm from distal margin and 10 mm from radial margin.
    • Tumor Size: 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum - complete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-4: tumor; A5-13: lymph nodes; A14: separated proximal cut end margins; A15: separarted distal cut end margins.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - moderately differentiated carcinoma 
    • Histologic Grade - G2, moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extent - Invades through muscularis propria into the pericolonic or perirectal tissue 
    • S2025-05942 biopsy result: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and PMS2(+)
• 2025-03-28 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental wall thickening at the sigmoid colon, 3 cm in size. Adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (T3) is highly suspected.
    • There is one small lymph nodes in the adjacent mesocolon.
      • Regional metastatic node (N1a) is suspected.
    • There are few gallstones (up to 2 cm).
    • There is mild dilatation of IHDs and CHD.
      • Please correlate with serum alk-p and bilirubin level.
    • A hepatic cyst 1.9 cm in S7 is noted.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and fusiform aneurysm 3.2 cm in width. There is mild intramural thrombosis from the aortic arch to the proximal abdominal aorta.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIB(Stage_value)
• 2025-03-26 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, 40 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows 1 piece of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2 (+), MLH1 (+).
• 2025-03-24 10:32 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Anteroseptal infarct, possibly acute
  • Lateral injury pattern
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-24 06:12 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature supraventricular complexes
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Anteroseptal infarct, possibly acute
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-24 00:26 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm
  • Anteroseptal infarct, possibly acute
  • Lateral injury pattern
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-24 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (97.8 - 27.3) / 97.8 = 72.86%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72.1-73.1
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 49.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with trivial AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • LV septal hypertrophy
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Akinesia of mid to apical anterior wall,hypokinesia of basal anterior wall
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
    • Mildly dilated LA
• 2025-03-23 23:11 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 26.5
    • Left Main : patent
    • Left Anterior Descending : total occlusion at P-LAD
    • Left Circumflex : about 50 % discrete stenosis at M-LCX
    • Right Coronary : about 50 % stenosis at D-RCA , bifurcational lesion about 70 % stenosis at PDA
    • In conclusion : CAD, TVD with acute anterior STEMI
    • Recommendation : Primary PCI for LAD
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD P-M, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/2.82 mm → 1.4/2.43 mm, Post Balloon DS = 42%.
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F CLS3.5.
      • Guiding catheter2: Kaneka Thrombuster II aspiration catheter is used for thrombectomy, after that, TIMI improved from 0 to 1
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • Balloon: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 4-6 atmospheres. Note: from M-LAD to P-LAD . with suboptimal result, TIMI 3 flow
      • Stent: Abbot Xience Sierra drug-eluting stent. 3.0 X 23 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres. Note: at P- to M-LAD .
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=2.87/3.18 mm Stent DS = 10% residual stenosis.
    • In conclusion : CAD, TVD with acute anterior STEMI s/p successful primary PCI with DES for P- to M-LAD
      
    • Recommendation : to keep DAPT and clexane , F-U ECG and cardiac enzyme
• 2025-03-23 22:40 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Anteroseptal infarct, possibly acute
  • Lateral injury pattern
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2017-07-14 Surgical Pathology Level III
  • Appendix, laparoscopic appendectomy — acute appendicitis with local peritonitis
  • Microscopically, it shows acute appendicitis with abundant leukocytic infiltrate and coated by fibrin exudate.

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-27 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Liu YiTing
  • Subject
    • He is a case of sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma, clinical stage T3N1aM0, stage IIIB, status post laparoscopic anterior resection on 2025-05-12, pathological stage T3N1aM0, stage IIIB. He is admitted for adjuvant chemotherapy planning.
    • He has a history of coronary artery disease with triple vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stent placed for the proximal to mid left anterior descending artery on 2025-03-23.
  • Object
    • 2025-05-27 Vital Signs: Blood pressure: 137/70 mmHg; Pulse: 68 beats/min.
    • 2025-05-13 Pathology Report - Colon Segmental Resection for Tumor:
      • Large intestine, sigmoid colon, laparoscopic anterior resection (SILS) - Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated.
      • Resection margins: bilateral cut ends and radial margin free.
      • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection - metastatic carcinoma (1/20).
      • Pathological stage: pT3pN1a (if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage group: IIIB.
    • 2025-05-12 Serology:
      • Anti-HCV: Nonreactive.
      • HBsAg: Nonreactive.
      • Anti-HBc: Reactive.
    • 2025-03-26 Pathology Report - Colon Biopsy:
      • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, 40 cm above anal verge, biopsy - Adenocarcinoma.
      • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact).
  • Plan
    • Plan to arrange mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy 4-6 weeks after operation.
• 2025-05-20 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D hold if SBP < 100mmHg
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D hold if HR < 60 or SBP < 100mmHg
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-05-11 ~ 2025-05-20 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen YuTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon cancer, cT3N1aM0, stage IIIB status post single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) anterior resection on 2025-05-12, pT3N1aM0, stage IIIB.
    • Coronary artery disease with triple vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stent placed for proximal to mid left anterior descending artery on 2025-03-23.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension.
    • Hyperlipidemia.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Had blood in stool once on 2025-03-25.
  • Present Illness History
    • This 70-year-old male patient has a history of: 1) hypertension for 8 years, managed with regular medication; 2) coronary artery disease (CAD) with triple vessel disease (TVD) status post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES) placed for the left anterior descending (LAD) artery on 2025-03-23; and 3) hyperlipidemia for two months, managed with regular medication.
    • According to him and previous medical records, he did not experience abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, alterations in stool characteristics, or fatigue.
    • He reported a single episode of bloody stool on 2025-03-25 during hospitalization for CAD.
    • A sigmoidoscopy was performed, revealing a 5 cm ulcerative lesion occupying one-third of the colon lumen in the sigmoid colon, suspected to be colon malignancy, and a biopsy was performed. Pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma.
    • A CT scan of the chest and abdomen on 2025-03-28 revealed: 1) sigmoid colon cancer, clinical stage T3N1aM0, stage IIIB; and 2) mild dilatation of the intrahepatic ducts (IHDs) and common hepatic duct (CHD).
    • Therefore, after discharge from the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, he was referred to the Colorectal Surgery (CRS) outpatient department (OPD) for further management.
    • After thoroughly explaining the risks of surgery, including heart and lung complications as well as the risk of leakage, single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) of anterior resection was suggested. He and his family understood and agreed to proceed with the operation and anesthesia.
    • This admission was for preoperative preparation and surgical treatment.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • After admission, ward routine and pre-operative studies were completed.
    • After confirming the risks of surgery, including heart and lung complications and the risk of leakage, with him and his family, they both understood and agreed to proceed with the operation and anesthesia.
    • Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) of anterior resection under general anesthesia was performed on 2025-05-12.
    • Postoperatively, his general recovery was smooth. Adequate intravenous fluid supplementation was prescribed. His wound pain was acceptable with Dynastat (Parecoxib Sodium for Injection).
    • Early activity was encouraged. He began chewing cookies, toast, and rice with gum on postoperative day 1.
    • His wound healed well with no erythema. He had flatus passage, and abdominal wound pain subsided.
    • His oral intake program was adjusted, and there was no abdominal discomfort after trying oral intake; intravenous fluid supplementation was tapered and later discontinued.
    • He passed flatus and stool. Aspirin (Aspirin 100mg/capsule) was resumed on postoperative day 4.
    • Wound healing was fine. Plavix (Clopidogrel 75mg/tablet) was resumed on postoperative day 8.
    • There was no fever and no other discomfort.
    • He was discharged in stable general condition on 2025-05-20 and will follow up in our outpatient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg/tablet): 1 tablet, PRNQ6H, PO, for 7 days (total 28 tablets). (If there is pain, one tablet can be taken every 6 hours.)
    • MgO (magnesium oxide 250mg/tablet): 1 tablet, BID, PO, for 7 days (total 14 tablets). (If diarrhea or bowel movements occur more than 4 times a day, discontinue medication.)
• 2025-03-24 ~ 2025-03-31 POMR Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), Killip I.
    • Coronary artery disease with triple vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES) placed for the proximal to mid left anterior descending artery on 2025-03-23.
    • Sigmoid colon cancer, adenocarcinoma (T3N1aM0, stage IIIB) by biopsy on 2025-03-25.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension.
    • Hyperlipidemia.
    • Internal hemorrhoid.
    • Hypokalemia.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Intermittent chest pain radiating to his back and axilla for 5 days, accompanied by cold sweating.
  • Present Illness History
    • This 69-year-old male patient is a heavy smoker (1 pack per day for over 30 years).
    • His underlying medical conditions include hypertension, gout, gastroesophageal reflux disease, insomnia, and status post laparoscopic appendectomy on 2017-07-13. He is under regular follow-up with a local medical doctor (LMD).
    • According to his statement and emergency room (ER) records, he experienced intermittent chest pain radiating to his back and axilla for 5 days, accompanied by cold sweating. The symptoms would temporarily relieve after taking antacid and pain medication. The pain was described as dull with a compressive sensation, scoring 6 on the pain scale. He denied recent fever, chills, upper respiratory infection symptoms, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.
    • He drove himself to our ER for help. In the medical ER, his consciousness was clear (E4V5M6), and vital signs were: BT: 36°C, HR: 104 bpm, BP: 205/108 mmHg, RR: 20/min, SpO2: 94%.
    • Lab studies revealed leukocytosis (WBC: 16,620/uL) and elevated cardiac enzymes (Troponin I: 14,551.3 pg/mL, CK: 1606 U/L, CKMB: 248.2 ng/mL). A complete EKG showed acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. Chest X-ray revealed no active lung lesion.
    • Urgent anti-platelet agents, Bokey (Aspirin 100mg/capsule) and Brilinta (Ticagrelor 90mg/tablet), were given as a loading dose.
    • Cardiology was consulted for primary PCI, which was performed with DES for the proximal to mid left anterior descending artery.
    • Under the impression of 1) STEMI status post primary PCI, and 2) Coronary artery disease (CAD) with triple vessel disease status post PCI with DES for the proximal to mid left anterior descending artery, he was admitted to the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) for observation and further treatment on 2025-03-24.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • After admission, he was supported with oxygen therapy and dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) with Bokey (Aspirin 100mg/capsule) and Brilinta (Ticagrelor 90mg/tablet) for his CAD post-stenting.
    • Nexium (Esomeprazole 40mg/tablet), a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), was used to prevent stress ulcers.
    • He received the beta-blocker Concor (Bisoprolol 1.25mg/tablet) 1 tablet PO BID and the ARB BLOPRESS (Candesartan 8mg/tablet) 1 tablet PO QD to manage hypertension. Coxine (Isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg/tablet) 1 tablet PO BID was given for chest tightness, and CRESTOR (Rosuvastatin 10mg/tablet) was used for CAD.
    • Const-K (Potassium Chloride 750mg/tablet) 1 tablet PO TID was administered to correct hypokalemia.
    • A sigmoidoscopy was arranged on 2025-03-25 due to passage of bloody stools. The report noted no active bleeding and suspected colon malignancy in the sigmoid colon, status post biopsy.
    • His general condition remained stationary, so he was transferred to the cardiovascular ordinary ward for further care.
    • In the ward, his consciousness was alert, and his dyspnea improved without complaint of chest discomfort. Current medications were continued, and he was encouraged to get out of bed and gradually increase daily activities. Bedside physical therapy for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation was provided by a therapist, aiming to improve long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
    • Bokey (Aspirin 100mg/capsule) was continued, and Brilinta (Ticagrelor 90mg/tablet) was adjusted to Plavix (Clopidogrel 75mg/tablet) due to bloody stools post-stenting.
    • The biopsy of the sigmoid colon on 2025-03-25 showed adenocarcinoma, leading to a consultation with a colorectal surgery (CRS) specialist. Abdominal CT with contrast performed on 2025-03-28 revealed a clinical staging of T3N1aM0, stage IIIB. CRS suggested an outpatient department (OPD) follow-up for further treatment.
    • Following the above treatments, his clinical symptoms gradually improved. He denied chest tightness or dizziness.
    • Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2025-03-31, and an OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg/tablet): 0.5 tablet, QD, PO, for 8 days (total 4 tablets). (Antihypertensive medication; suspend if systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mmHg).
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg/capsule): 1 capsule, QD, PO, for 8 days (total 8 capsules). (Antiplatelet medication).
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 8 days (total 8 tablets). (Antihypertensive and heart rate-lowering medication; suspend if heart rate is less than 60 bpm or systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mmHg).
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg/tablet): 1 tablet, BID, PO, for 8 days (total 16 tablets). (For treating angina pectoris).
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 8 days (total 8 tablets). (Lipid-lowering medication).
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QDAC, PO, for 8 days (total 8 tablets). (Gastric medication).
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 8 days (total 8 tablets). (Antiplatelet medication).
• 2017-07-13 ~ 2017-07-20 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery He Fen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • K35.3 Acute appendicitis with rupture, intra-abdominal abscess, and local peritonitis status post laparoscopic appendectomy and drainage on 2017-07-13.
    • K62.6 Perianal ulcer.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Acute epigastric pain for 5 days, with the pain shifting to the right lower quadrant, associated with aggravated pain, chills, and fever.
  • Present Illness History
    • This 62-year-old male denied any previous systemic diseases.
    • He had been experiencing acute epigastric pain for 5 days, which then shifted to the right lower quadrant, associated with aggravated pain and fever.
    • He arrived at our emergency room (ER) for help on 2017-07-13.
    • Physical examination showed positive McBurney’s and Rovsing’s signs, along with rebounding pain.
    • Laboratory results revealed a leukocyte count of 8.75 x 10^3/uL, with 80.0% segmented neutrophils, 4.0% band neutrophils, and a CRP of 20.38 mg/dL.
    • An abdominal CT performed on 2017-07-13 revealed a right lower quadrant abscess and ruptured appendicitis.
    • General Surgery (GS) was consulted, and acute ruptured appendicitis with abscess was impressed.
    • After a full explanation of the surgical treatment method, he underwent emergent laparoscopic appendectomy and was then admitted for post-operative care.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • His post-operative course was relatively smooth.
    • Antibiotic treatment with Flumarine (Cefpiramide 1g/vial) was initiated.
    • Pus culture results showed E. coli, leading to a change in antibiotic therapy to Cravit (Levofloxacin 500mg/tablet).
    • His bowel function, urinary function, and pulmonary function were normal, and wound pain was tolerable.
    • He was discharged on 2017-07-20, and an outpatient department (OPD) follow-up was arranged for 2017-07-24.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cravit (Levofloxacin 500mg/tablet): 1.5 tablets, QDAC, PO, for 5 days.
    • Keto E.M. (Ketoprofen 10mg/capsule): 1 capsule, QID, PO, for 4 days.
    • MgO (Magnesium Oxide 250mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QID, PO, for 4 days.

[consultation]

• 2025-03-28 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • Sigmoidoscopy was done on 2025/03/25 showed colorectum, sigmoid colon, 40 cm above anal verge, and biopsy showed Adenocarcinoma.
    • We are scheduled to arrange an abdominal CT scan (C+,C-) on 2025/03/28. So we need your expertise to evaluation his condition and further comment. Thanks a lot!
    • This 69-year-old male patient is a heavy smoker (1PPD for over 30 years), who has underlying disease of: 1) Hypertension, 2) Gout, 3) Gastroesophageal reflux disease, 4) Insomnia, 5) Appendicitis s/p laparoscopic appendectomy on 2017/07/13. He is under regular follow-up at LMD.
    • According to the statement from the patient himself and ER chart records, this time, he experienced intermittent chest pain radiating to his back and axilla for 5 days, accompanied by cold sweating. The symptoms would relieve in the short term after taking antacid and pain medication. The character was dull pain along with compressive sensation. The severity of chest pain was scoring 6 by pain score. There was no fever, chills, URI symptoms, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea recently. Therefore, he drove himself to our ER for help.
    • At MER, his consciousness was clear (E4V5M6) and vital signs showed BT:36℃, HR:104bpm, BP:205/108mmHg, RR:20/min, SpO2:94%. The lab study revealed leukocytosis (WBC:16620/uL) and elevated of cardiac enzyme (Troponin I:14551.3pg/mL, CK:1606U/L, CKMB:248.2ng/mL).
    • Complete EKG showed acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. The chest X-ray revealed no active lung lesion.
    • Urgent anti-platelet agents loading with Bokey plus Brilinta were given. The cardiologist was consulted for arranging primary PCI and the intervention was performed with PCI with DES for P- to M-LAD.
    • Under the impression of 1) STEMI s/p primary PCI, 2) CAD with TVD s/p PCI with DES for P- to M-LAD, he was admitted to CCU for observation and further treatment on 2025/03/24.
    • After admission, on O2 therapy support and DAPT with Bokey and Brilinta used for CAD s/p stenting.
    • PPI with Nexium used to prevent stress ulcer.
    • Gave beta-blocker with Concor (1.25mg) 1# PO BID, ARB with Blopress 1# PO QD to correct hypertension, nitrate with Coxine 1# PO BID for chest tightness and statin with Crestor used for CAD.
    • Const-K 1# PO TID to correct hypokalemia.
    • Arranged sigmoidoscopy due to passage blood stool on 2025/03/25, the report noted no active bleeding and suspect colon malignancy, sigmoid colon, s/p biopsy.
    • Now, his general condition is stationary, so he is transferred to CV ordinary ward for further care.
  • A
    • A case of acute MI in in latest month(2025/03), 3-V-D, s/p treatment and stable status currently (2025/03/28)
      • The colonoscopy revealed one mass lesion at Sigmoid colon, biopsy result: adenocarcinoma
      • CT, including chest & abdomen, revealed clinical staging, T3N1aM0, stage IIIB
    • I had explained the surgical indication to patient and his wife, please arrange CRS OPD follow-up for further treatment
• 2025-03-24 Cardiology
  • Q
    • Triage level was 2 due to chest pain/discomfort, suspected to be cardiac in origin.
    • He reported chest pain radiating to his back and armpit for the past 5 days, and had sought medical attention at a local clinic on Saturday.
  • A
    • anteroseptal STEMI with on going chest pain.
    • Suggestion
      • Primary PCI is indicated.
      • We’ll arranage the procedue if the patient and families agree.
      • Dual antiplatelet agents prescription.
      • Admit to ICU.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-12
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic anterior resection (SILS)
  • Finding
    • One ulcerative tumor, 3cm in size, at the sigmoid colon
    • Serosa invasion: nil
    • Peritoneal seeding/prominent distal organ metastasis: nil
• 2017-07-13
  • Diagnosis
    • Rutured acute appendicitis with peritonitis
  • PCS code
    • 74004B
  • Finding
    • Marked congestion and injection of appendix with base rupture and adhesions
    • Intrabdominal abscesses over RLQ with bowel hyperemic change
    • A lot of dirty bluid over bil intraabdominal spaces

[Subjective]

antiplatelet therapy adherence and bleeding concern

• patient reports hemodent gingival swelling with occasional bleeding
  • not clear if due to periodontal disease; patient has multiple missing teeth
  • advised to seek dental consultation early to prevent further bleeding events
• patient was educated by pharmacist on importance of adherence to antiplatelet therapy post-PCI
  • Bokey (aspirin) and Plavix (clopidogrel) were temporarily interrupted perioperatively but have been resumed
  • patient understands the critical role in preventing in-stent thrombosis
• instructed to monitor for bleeding signs
  • including easy bruising and melena

hepatitis B risk during chemotherapy

• patient is informed of positive anti-HBc status without HBsAg
• understands chemotherapy (planned mFOLFOX6) may lead to HBV reactivation
  • no current antiviral prophylaxis in place
• patient agrees to discuss antiviral options with physician during next visit

biliary tree evaluation

• patient was reminded to bring up mild biliary tree dilation (CT 2025-03-28)
  • currently asymptomatic, but follow-up may be warranted

[Objective]

antiplatelet use and cardiovascular history

• post-STEMI status post DES to P- to M-LAD on 2025-03-23
  • Syntax Score 26.5, triple vessel disease
• dual antiplatelet therapy resumed post-SILS
  • Bokey (aspirin 100 mg QD)
  • Plavix (clopidogrel 75 mg QD)

HBV serology (2025-05-12)

• HBsAg: nonreactive
• Anti-HBc: reactive (5.31 S/CO)
• Anti-HCV: nonreactive

biliary imaging and labs

• CT abdomen (2025-03-28): mild IHD and CHD dilatation, hepatic cyst S7
• LFTs (2025-05-11):
  • ALT 52 U/L, AST 32 U/L, total bilirubin 0.68 mg/dL, ALP 53 U/L

[Assessment]

antiplatelet management

• post-PCI DAPT is essential; interruption increases risk of stent thrombosis
  • now appropriately resumed
• gingival bleeding may be exacerbated by DAPT
  • bleeding risk not prohibitive but should be evaluated by dentist

HBV reactivation risk

• patient is anti-HBc positive and HBsAg negative
  • reactivation risk exists under chemotherapy
• antiviral prophylaxis is indicated by ASCO/EASL guidelines

biliary tract findings

• current LFTs stable
• CT finding may represent early or subclinical biliary pathology
  • no intervention needed unless symptomatic or biochemical progression occurs

[Plan / Recommendation]

antiplatelet therapy

• reinforce adherence to Bokey (aspirin) and Plavix (clopidogrel) for at least 12 months post-DES
  • continue monitoring for bleeding, especially gum bleeding and GI symptoms
• suggest dental evaluation to rule out or treat periodontal disease
  • reduce local bleeding and infection risk

HBV prophylaxis

• recommend initiation of antiviral therapy such as Baraclude (entecavir) or Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide)
  • ideally before first dose of mFOLFOX6
  • monitor HBV DNA and liver function monthly during and after chemotherapy

biliary tree follow-up

• advise physician to consider RUQ sonography or MRCP if LFTs worsen or patient becomes symptomatic
  • current monitoring is acceptable given clinical stability

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-28 (not posted)

This 70-year-old male has a confirmed diagnosis of moderately differentiated sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma (pT3N1aM0, AJCC stage IIIB) based on resection pathology dated 2025-05-13. He underwent single-incision laparoscopic anterior resection (SILS) on 2025-05-12 with negative resection margins and one of twenty mesocolic lymph nodes positive for metastasis. Notably, the patient also has significant cardiovascular comorbidity: he experienced acute anterior STEMI with triple vessel disease and underwent successful primary PCI with DES for proximal-to-mid LAD on 2025-03-23. He remains on dual antiplatelet therapy and cardiovascular medications. Lab data postoperatively are mostly stable; however, he is seropositive for anti-HBc, indicating prior HBV exposure. Planning for adjuvant chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) is underway.

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Problem 1. Stage IIIB sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma s/p resection

• Objective
  • Pathology (2025-05-13): Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, pT3N1aM0, 1/20 LN positive, negative margins.
  • Gross tumor size: 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm, located 2 cm from distal margin (Pathology 2025-05-13).
  • IHC: MMR-proficient (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2 all positive) (Pathology 2025-03-26).
  • Planned: Adjuvant mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy (SOAP 2025-05-27).
• Assessment
  • AJCC stage IIIB (pT3N1aM0) colon cancer benefits from adjuvant chemotherapy to reduce recurrence risk.
  • MMR proficiency suggests no indication for immunotherapy; standard cytotoxic regimen (FOLFOX) is appropriate per NCCN guidelines.
  • Surgical margins are clear and only one node positive, favoring a moderate recurrence risk profile.
• Recommendation
  • Proceed with mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy 4–6 weeks post-surgery as planned.
  • Monitor for chemotherapy-related toxicity (e.g., oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy, neutropenia).
  • Schedule baseline CEA prior to chemotherapy initiation (last CEA was 2.63 ng/mL on 2025-03-29).

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Problem 2. Coronary artery disease with TVD s/p anterior STEMI and PCI

• Objective
  • STEMI on 2025-03-23, peak Troponin I 14551.3 pg/mL, LAD total occlusion, PCI with DES to P- to M-LAD (Cath 2025-03-23).
  • Discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy: Bokey (aspirin), Plavix (clopidogrel), and other cardiac meds (SOAP 2025-05-20).
  • Echocardiogram (2025-03-24): preserved LVEF ~72%, anterior wall akinesia.
  • ECGs (2025-03-24): consistent with anterior infarction.
• Assessment
  • High-risk CAD (Syntax Score 26.5), status post DES for proximal LAD.
  • Current medications are guideline-based: DAPT, statin, beta-blocker, ARB, nitrate, PPI.
  • Preserved global systolic function; however, segmental wall motion abnormality remains.
  • Must avoid interruption of DAPT, particularly during early adjuvant chemotherapy phase.
• Recommendation
  • Continue DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel) and cardio-protective meds.
  • Monitor for bleeding complications during adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • Coordinate with oncology to avoid neutropenia or thrombocytopenia that could elevate bleeding risk.
  • Repeat echocardiography at 3–6 months if clinically indicated.

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Problem 3. Chronic HBV exposure (anti-HBc reactive)

• Objective
  • Serology on 2025-05-12: HBsAg negative, Anti-HCV negative, Anti-HBc reactive (5.31 S/CO), consistent with past HBV exposure.
• Assessment
  • Patient is at risk of HBV reactivation during immunosuppressive chemotherapy despite negative HBsAg.
  • Anti-HBc positivity warrants antiviral prophylaxis under current ASCO and EASL guidelines for patients receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Initiate HBV prophylaxis with Baraclude (entecavir) or Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) before first chemotherapy dose.
  • Monitor HBV DNA and ALT monthly during and at least 6 months after chemotherapy.
  • Educate patient on reactivation risk symptoms (e.g., jaundice, fatigue, abdominal discomfort).

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Problem 4. Renal function and electrolyte trend

• Objective
  • Creatinine: stable at 1.25 mg/dL (2025-05-11), previously 1.27 mg/dL (2025-03-23).
  • eGFR stable: 60.7 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-11) vs 59.8 (2025-03-23).
  • K+: 4.3 mmol/L (2025-05-11), up from 3.1 mmol/L (2025-03-23).
• Assessment
  • CKD stage 2 (mild) with stable function. No hyperkalemia or hypokalemia currently.
  • Previous hypokalemia was likely acute and related to STEMI or medication use.
  • Normalization of potassium suggests successful management.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring creatinine and electrolytes during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents (e.g., NSAIDs) and adjust chemo doses if AKI develops.
  • Ensure hydration and monitor for cumulative oxaliplatin nephrotoxicity.

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Problem 5. Liver function and biliary tree abnormality

• Objective
  • Mild elevation of ALT: 52 U/L (2025-05-11), prior ALT: 69 U/L (2025-03-23); AST: 32 U/L (2025-05-11).
  • Alk-p: 53 U/L (2025-05-11). Total bili: 0.68 mg/dL, DBil 0.11 mg/dL (2025-05-11).
  • CT (2025-03-28): mild intrahepatic and common hepatic duct dilation, hepatic cyst at S7.
• Assessment
  • Mild transaminase elevation with normal bilirubin and Alk-p suggests minimal hepatocellular injury.
  • CT findings may represent early biliary obstruction, but currently subclinical and non-progressive.
  • No overt cholangitis, and hepatic function is adequate for chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess LFTs before and during chemotherapy.
  • Consider RUQ sonography or MRCP if cholestasis worsens or patient becomes symptomatic.
  • Monitor for drug-induced liver injury, especially from chemotherapy or statins.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-27 CXR
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
  • Cardiomegaly.
• 2025-05-27 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2025-05-16 Pathology - fissure/fistula
  • Anus, fistulectomy — Anal fistula with abscess
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 5 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 2.0 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm. All tissue for section in one cassette.
  • Section shows piece(s) of cutaneous-colonic junctional tissue with one fistula surrounded by abscess cell debris, and acute as well as chronic inflammation.
  • NOTE: Per request of Dr Lin YiTing, patient’s pathology slides (#S25-517 and 19-27274 ) from National Taiwan University Hospital are received, they are compatible with follicular lymphoma, grade 3A.
• 2025-04-21 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • S/P CVP line insertion from right jugular vein and the tip located at SVC.
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-04-17 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma (Deauville score 5) involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above (stage III).
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the region about the posterior aspect of right basal lung. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2025-04-16 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Consistent with follicular lymphoma
  • Sections show 10-15 % cellularity. The M/E ratio is about 3/1 - 4/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 0-2/HPF. No increase of blasts is noted.
  • The immunohistochemical stain slides reveal 2 small lymphoid follicles composed of small to medium-sized lymphocytes and reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(+), BCL2(+), and BCL6(-). The Ki-67 is < 10%. The results are consistent with follicular lymphoma.
• 2025-04-15 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph node, neck, left side, CT-guide biopsy — Follicular lymphoma, grade 3A
      
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: CT-guide biopsy
    • Topology: left neck
      
    • Specimen size and number: 3 pieces, up to 0.2x0.1x0.1 cm
    • All for section is taken.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: B-cell neoplasms — Follicular lymphoma — grading: 3A (high, diffuse area > 25% in grade 3)
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: Bcl-6 (+), Ki-67 index: 10%, CD23 (focal+), CD5 (focal immunoreactive), CD15 (-), CD30 (-), CD20 (+), CD3 (+ at background T cells), CD10 (+), Bcl-2 (+), cyclin D1 (-).
• 2025-04-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (113 - 39) / 113 = 65.49%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated both atria, RV and IVC
    • Mild MR, PR
    • Severe secondary TR due to poor coaptation
• 2025-04-08 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2025-04-07 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-08 ~ 2025-05-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of multiple sites.
    • Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia.
    • Neutropenia, unspecified.
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications.
    • Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified.
    • Anal abscess.
    • Periodontal disease, unspecified.
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Admitted for scheduled chemotherapy.
  • Present Illness History
    • She is a 66-year-old man with a history of Follicular lymphoma, grade 3A, stage IV, FLIPI=5. He was first diagnosed with grade 3A, stage III on 2015-12-16 at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH). He developed progressive disease (PD) in 2021, undergoing various salvage therapies including Endoxan-steroid, VP16-Dorison-R, and R-mini-CHOP until May 2023, still with PD, bulky tumor, and obstructive nephropathy.
    • Other conditions include acute kidney injury (AKI) post-renal due to obstruction (improved), panhypogammaglobulinemia (suspected previous high-dose steroid-related), permanent atrial fibrillation with RBBB (under Amiodarone (Amiodarone tablet), Concor (Bisoprolol Fumarate tablet), Apixaban (Apixaban tablet)), neutropenia (suspected previous high-dose steroid-related), type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c=9.1% in April 2025), hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia, history of herpes zoster at the sacral area (resolved after Valtrex (Valacyclovir tablet)), and history of CMV viremia (treated with Ganciclovir (Ganciclovir injection) and Valcyte (Valganciclovir tablet)).
    • According to previous NTUH records, he developed a palpable abdominal mass in October 2024, accompanied by 10 kg weight loss (from 62 kg to 52 kg) in 3 months, poor appetite, unsteady gait, and general weakness.
    • A whole-body PET scan on 2024-12-10 showed progressive lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions, peritoneum/retroperitoneum, and several organs. A non-contrast CT on 2024-12-31 revealed small bilateral lung nodules, clustered supraclavicular and mediastinal lymph nodes, large confluent lymphoma-consistent lymph nodes, and right hydronephrosis.
    • A CT-guided biopsy of the LLQ tumor on 2025-01-03 confirmed follicular lymphoma with large-cell transformation. Due to this finding and stage I chronic renal insufficiency (CRI), he was deemed ineligible for clinical trials.
    • The first cycle of conventional salvage chemotherapy with the E-SHAP regimen was initiated on 2025-01-12, and he was discharged in stable condition on 2025-01-28.
    • A PET scan on 2025-02-17 showed partial response of lymphoma in the abdominal to pelvic lymphadenopathy.
    • However, he later reported bilateral leg pitting edema for a week and decreased urine output for 3 days. Admission examination revealed AKI KDIGO stage 3. Bedside echo showed right-sided hydronephrosis grade 3, suspecting post-renal AKI combined with intrinsic AKI.
    • A non-contrast CT on 2025-04-03 indicated further disease progression with larger retroperitoneal, mesenteric, inguinal, and external iliac lymphadenopathy, larger right retroperitoneal nodules, suspected lymphoma involvement of the urinary bladder dome, right hydronephrosis, enlarged left lower paratracheal and subaortic lymph nodes, bilateral pleural effusion, and an anterior mediastinal soft tissue mass.
    • Due to progressive renal dysfunction and decreased urine output, a right-sided percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) was inserted on 2025-04-04.
    • He was transferred from NTUH to our hospital on 2025-04-07. A PET scan confirmed lymphoma involvement. Pathology from a left neck lymph node biopsy confirmed follicular lymphoma, grade 3A.
    • The second cycle of modified R-ESHAP (carboplatin replacing cisplatin) was administered on 2025-04-18, and he was discharged on 2025-04-25 in stable condition.
    • This admission was for his next scheduled chemotherapy cycle.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • Upon admission, chemotherapy was postponed due to his complaint of toothache. A dental consultation identified multiple periodontitis, and tooth extractions were performed on 2025-05-10 and 2025-05-12.
    • He received Amoxicillin (Amoxicillin 500mg/tablet) Q8H as empirical antibiotic therapy.
    • Medasone (Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate injection) 40mg BID was given for 3 days as pre-chemotherapy preparation.
    • On 2025-05-13, he reported aggravated anal pain, prompting a consultation with colorectal surgery for suspected anal abscess. Avelox (Moxifloxacin 400mg/tablet) was prescribed starting 2025-05-13.
    • Due to persistent pain unresponsive to medication and elevated CRP, emergency surgical intervention for the anal abscess was arranged and performed on 2025-05-15.
    • Chemotherapy was initiated on the same day (2025-05-15).
    • He denied fever, nausea/vomiting, or dizziness after chemotherapy.
    • In stable condition, he was discharged on 2025-05-17 with a scheduled admission in two weeks for the next chemotherapy cycle.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Fulphila (Pegfilgrastim 6mg/0.6mL/syringe): 1 syringe, PRN QD, SC, for 1 day (total 1 syringe), if neutropenia occurs.
    • Caduet (Amlodipine 5mg & Atorvastatin 20mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 13 days (total 13 tablets).
    • Cordarone (Amiodarone 200mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 13 days (total 13 tablets).
    • MgO (Magnesium Oxide 250mg/tablet): 2 tablets, BID, PO, for 5 days (total 20 tablets), for stool softening.
    • Trajenta (Linagliptin 5mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 13 days (total 13 tablets).
    • Ulstop (Famotidine 20mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 13 days (total 13 tablets).
    • Through (Sennoside 12mg/tablet): 2 tablets, HS, PO, for 13 days (total 26 tablets).
    • Deflam-K (Diclofenac Potassium 25mg/tablet): 1 tablet, PRNQ8H, PO, for 3 days (total 9 tablets), as needed for pain.
    • Concor (Bisoprolol 5mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 13 days (total 13 tablets).
    • Acetal (Acetaminophen 500mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QID, PO, for 3 days (total 12 tablets).
    • Eliquis (Apixaban 5mg/film-coated tablet): 0.5 tablet, QD, PO, for 13 days (total 7 tablets).
    • Avelox (Moxifloxacin 400mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QDAC, PO, for 5 days (total 5 tablets).
• 2025-04-07 ~ 2025-04-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Follicular lymphoma, grade 3A, stage IV, FLIPI=5. (First diagnosed in 2015-12-16 with grade 3A, stage III. Progressive disease in 2021, status post Endoxan-steroid, VP16-Dorison-R, status post R-mini-CHOP salvage until May 2023, in progressive disease with bulky tumor and obstructive nephropathy. Status post R-ESHAP C1D1 on 2025-01-12. Transferred to our hospital in April 2025. PET and pathology showed follicular lymphoma with bone marrow involvement, grade 3A, stage IV, FLIPI=5. Status post R-ESHAP (switch Cisplatin to Carboplatin) C2 on 2025-04-18).
    • Acute kidney injury, post-renal due to obstruction, improved.
    • Panhypogammaglobulinemia, suspected previous high dose steroid related.
    • Permanent atrial fibrillation with right bundle branch block (RBBB), under Amiodarone (Amiodarone tablet), Concor (Bisoprolol Fumarate tablet), Apixaban (Apixaban tablet).
    • Neutropenia, suspected previous high dose steroid related.
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus, HbA1c=9.1% in April 2025.
    • Hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension.
    • History of herpes zoster at sacral area, status post Valtrex (Valacyclovir tablet), resolved.
    • History of CMV viremia, status post Ganciclovir (Ganciclovir injection) and Valcyte (Valganciclovir tablet).
  • Chief Complaint (CC)
    • Transferred from National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) for further management of follicular lymphoma.
  • Present Illness History
    • She is a 66-year-old male with a history of Follicular lymphoma, grade 3A, stage III, diagnosed on 2015-12-16, with progressive disease (PD). He underwent Endoxan-steroid induction since January 2021, followed by VP16-Dorison-R salvage due to poor response, and then R-mini-CHOP salvage until May 2023, still with progressive disease, bulky tumor, and obstructive nephropathy. He also received R-ESHAP (C1D1) on 2025-01-12.
    • Other underlying conditions include CMV viremia (treated with Ganciclovir (Ganciclovir injection) and Valcyte (Valganciclovir tablet)), herpes zoster at the sacral area (treated with Valtrex (Valacyclovir tablet), resolved), diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation with RBBB (under Amiodarone (Amiodarone tablet), Concor (Bisoprolol Fumarate tablet), Dabigatran (Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate capsule)), hypertension, and asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism/hypercalcemia (with poor compliance to follow-ups at Taitung MMH DM/Endocrine Clinic).
    • He noticed a palpable abdominal mass since 2024-10, accompanied by 10 kg weight loss (from 62 kg to 52 kg) in 3 months, poor appetite, unsteady gait, and general weakness. He denied fever, night sweats, cough, dyspnea, chest pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and dysuria.
    • He sought help at Dr. i’s outpatient department. A whole-body PET scan on 2024-12-10 showed disease progression with lymphoma involving lymph nodes above and below the diaphragm, peritoneum/retroperitoneum, right kidney, right pelvic side wall, right anterior rib, left posterior iliac bone, and right lower posterior pleurae, with a Deauville score of 5 (prior study on 2024-02-26).
    • Due to these findings, he was admitted on 2024-12-31. He began low-dose steroid cytoreduction with Predonin (Prednisolone tablet) 10 mg/day and adequate hydration for fluctuating creatinine levels. A non-contrast CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis on 2024-12-31 revealed small nodules in both lungs, clustered bilateral supraclavicular and mediastinal lymph nodes, large confluent lymph nodes consistent with lymphoma, and right hydronephrosis. A suspected focal abscess was noted in the central and deep mesenteric area. A CT-guided biopsy of the LLQ tumor on 2025-01-03 confirmed follicular lymphoma with large-cell transformation.
    • On 2025-01-02, he reported suspicious bloody stools. Vital signs and hemoglobin levels remained stable. NPO status and intravenous proton pump inhibitor (PPI) were initially prescribed, leading to normalization of stool color. General diet was resumed, and intravenous PPI was tapered to oral form. However, due to persistent loose stools, a stool culture was performed but yielded negative results. Lower limb edema without decreased urine output or dyspnea was observed, suspected to be steroid-related fluid retention.
    • As hydration was discontinued on 2025-01-09, he underwent pre-screening for clinical trial eligibility. However, due to the pathological result showing large-cell transformation and the presence of stage I chronic renal insufficiency (CRI), he was deemed ineligible for all three candidate trials.
    • Therefore, conventional salvage chemotherapy with the first cycle of the E-SHAP regimen was initiated on 2025-01-12. A right jugular central venous catheter (CVC) was implanted for chemotherapy administration.
    • He did not report acute toxicity-related symptoms, though bilateral lower limb edema persisted, prompting short-term diuretic use. Hyperglycemia, suspected to be steroid-induced, was managed with Ryzodeg FlexTouch (Insulin Degludec/Insulin Aspart injection) 20U QDAC plus a sliding scale insulin regimen.
    • On 2025-01-16, follow-up lab data showed a stable hemogram but elevated creatinine levels. Diuretics were withheld, and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) was scheduled from 2025-01-18 (Day 7) onwards.
    • Febrile neutropenia developed on 2025-01-20, without chills, dyspnea, or hypotension. A septic workup revealed thrombocytopenia, an elevated CRP of 13.6, and CMV viremia with an initial viral load of 32,279. Empiric Cefepime (Cefepime injection) was administered for neutropenic fever, and Ganciclovir (Ganciclovir injection) was initiated on 2025-01-21 for CMV viremia.
    • He experienced chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, managed with a 5H3 antagonist as needed. Watery diarrhea persisted, but stool culture results remained negative. Due to poor oral intake, parenteral nutrition (PPN) support was initiated.
    • Under antiviral therapy, the fever curve and gastrointestinal upset gradually subsided. On 2025-01-25, empiric Cefepime (Cefepime injection) was switched to Baktar (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim tablet), and intravenous Ganciclovir (Ganciclovir injection) was transitioned to oral Valcyte (Valganciclovir tablet) for CMV viremia.
    • Follow-up lab data on 2025-01-27 showed an improving hemogram, decreased CRP levels, and a declining CMV viral load. CVC removal was performed smoothly on 2025-01-27. Under his stable condition, he was discharged on 2025-01-28 with outpatient follow-ups.
    • He continued outpatient follow-up. A PET scan on 2025-02-17 showed lymphoma in the abdominal to pelvic lymphadenopathy, indicating partial response, with a Deauville 5-point score of 5. He denied fever, weight loss, or night sweats recently. However, he complained of abdominal distention with mass formation without bowel habit change. Right inguinal lymph node pain was also reported. He also reported bilateral leg pitting edema for a week and decreased urine output for 3 days. He denied dysuria. This time, he was admitted for salvage chemotherapy.
    • After admission to this hospital, acute kidney injury (AKI) KDIGO stage 3 with creatinine 5.51 mg/dL and BUN 86.2 mg/dL was reported on admission examination. Bedside echo showed right-sided hydronephrosis grade 3 and no urinary retention. Fractional excretion of sodium (FeNa) and fractional excretion of urea nitrogen (FeUN) favored intrinsic AKI. Post-renal AKI combined with intrinsic AKI was suspected.
    • Non-contrast CT was performed on 2025-04-03, showing: 1. Larger retroperitoneal, mesenteric, inguinal, and external iliac lymphadenopathy; larger right retroperitoneal nodules. 2. Wall thickening of the urinary bladder dome, suspected lymphoma involvement. 3. Right hydronephrosis. 4. Enlarged left lower paratracheal and subaortic lymph nodes. 5. Bilateral pleural effusion. 6. Anterior mediastinal soft tissue mass, differential diagnosis included thymic rebound or other neoplasm. Disease progression was diagnosed.
    • Due to progressed renal function and decreased urine output, a right-sided percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) was inserted on 2025-04-04. AKI combined with hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis were noted. Intensive monitoring, Kalimate (Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder), PRN D50W (Dextrose 50% in water solution) + RV (Regular Insulin injection), and Rolikan (Sodium Bicarbonate injection) were given. Solu-Medrol (Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate injection) 80mg was initiated on 2025-04-06 for cytoreduction.
    • Hypotension (89/64 mmHg) was reported on the night of 2025-04-06 without specific discomfort. Blood pressure improved after soft hydration with Normal Saline 240 mL. Due to sepsis not being ruled out, a septic workup was performed, and Cefepime (Cefepime injection) was empirically prescribed. A CVC was inserted on 2025-04-07.
    • Due to the patient’s willingness, he was discharged on 2025-04-07 (from NTUH, as indicated by the “AAD from NTUH” section). He then transferred to our hospital due to his daughter working here, seeking a second opinion and further evaluation/management for follicular lymphoma stage 3A. At the emergency room, physical examination revealed shifting dullness and a right PCN. Chest X-ray showed right CVP, cardiomegaly, and left pleural effusion.
  • Course of Inpatient Treatment
    • After admission, empirical antibiotic treatment with Cefepime was given to prevent infection since 2025-04-07.
    • A consultation with Endocrinology and Metabolism was made on 2025-04-08 to rule out hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Insulin treatment with Novorapid FlexTouch (Insulin Aspart injection) 12 units SC TIDAC and Tresiba FlexTouch (Insulin Degludec injection) 10 units HS was initiated.
    • A nutritionist was consulted on 2025-04-08. PCN drainage was recorded.
    • A Port-A catheter was inserted on 2025-04-11.
    • A cardiovascular echocardiogram on 2025-04-11 showed ejection fraction (EF) of 65%, preserved left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) systolic function with normal wall motion, dilated both atria, RV, and inferior vena cava (IVC), mild mitral regurgitation (MR), mild pulmonary regurgitation (PR), and severe secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) due to poor coaptation.
    • A radiologist was consulted for biopsy on 2025-04-14. A CT-guided biopsy was performed on 2025-04-15.
    • Steroid injection with Medasone (Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate injection) 40mg IV QD was administered from 2025-04-15 to 2025-04-18.
    • Bone marrow examination on 2025-04-16 showed findings consistent with follicular lymphoma.
    • A PET scan on 2025-04-17 showed: 1. FDG PET findings compatible with lymphoma (Deauville score 5) involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm (stage III). 2. Mildly increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the posterior aspect of the right basal lung, nature to be determined (inflammation? other nature?).
    • Lab data was checked on 2025-04-18. Cefepime was switched to Sintum (Ceftazidime/Avibactam) for infection control since 2025-04-14.
    • Chemotherapy treatment with Rituximab + Etoposide + Carboplatin + Cytarabine was administered from 2025-04-18 to 2025-04-22.
    • Lab data on 2025-04-25 showed WBC: 1580 /uL, Hb: 8.9 g/dL, PLT: 98000 /uL. Fulphila (Pegfilgrastim injection) 6mg SC stat was given on 2025-04-25.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged on 2025-04-25, and outpatient follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Eliquis (Apixaban 5mg/film-coated tablet): 0.5 tablet, QD, PO, for 14 days (total 7 tablets).
    • Acetal (Acetaminophen 500mg/tablet): 1 tablet, PRNQ6H, PO, for 14 days (total 56 tablets), if body temperature is greater than 38°C.
    • Morcasin (Sulfamethoxazole 400mg & Trimethoprim 80mg/tablet): 3 tablets, Q12H, PO, for 7 days (total 42 tablets).
    • Betame eye drops (Betamethasone 0.1% eye drops, 5mL/bottle): 1 gtt, TID, OU, for 14 days (total 1 bottle).
    • Trajenta (Linagliptin 5mg/tablet): 1 tablet, QD, PO, for 14 days (total 14 tablets).
    • Bisadyl supp (Bisacodyl 10mg/pill): 2 pills, PRN QD, RECT, for 14 days (total 28 pills), if no stool passage for 2 days.
    • Through (Sennoside 12mg/tablet): 2 tablets, HS, PO, for 14 days (total 28 tablets).
• 2025-04-07 SOAP Medical Emergency
  • S: Subjective
    • Triage Level: 2 Referral: > Acute central severe pain (rated 8–10)
      • Referred from: National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH)
        
      • Diagnosis upon transfer: Lymphoma with renal metastasis
        
      • Additional Info: Patient is the father of a hospital registrar
        
    • Past Medical History (PMH):
      • Follicular lymphoma (Grade 3A) with renal metastasis
        
      • Diabetes mellitus (DM)
        
      • Atrial fibrillation (Af)
        
      • Hypertension (HTN)
        
      • Hyperparathyroidism
        
    • No known drug allergies (NKDA)
  • O: Objective
    • Vital Signs:
      • Blood pressure: 124/74 mmHg
        
      • Pulse: 92 bpm
        
      • Temperature: 36.2°C
        
      • Respiratory rate: 18 breaths/min
        
      • Consciousness: E4V5M6 (Glasgow Coma Scale)
        
      • Oxygen saturation: 96%
    • General: Chronic illness appearance
      • Eyes: Anemic conjunctiva, no jaundice (anicteric)
        
      • Lungs: Clear breath sounds (BS), regular heart beat (RHB)
        
      • Abdomen: Soft and convex, non-tender, shifting dullness positive (+), right percutaneous nephrostomy (RT PCN) in place
        
      • Extremities: No edema
  • A/P: Assessment & Plan
    • Preliminary Diagnosis:
      • C82.98 - Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, involving multiple lymph node sites

[consultation]

• 2025-05-27 Urology
  • Q
    • Triage level: 2 - abdominal pain > circulatory instability. He had experienced abdominal pain for two days and shortness of breath, with an outside hospital diagnosis of “sepsis and urinary tract infection”, and was transferred for closer care.
    • Abdomen pain, shortness of breath for 4 days
    • Transferred from TaiDong Christian Hospital. UT with septic shock was impressed. Levophed ever be used.
    • Planned admission on 2025/05/29 for C/T.
    • PH: follicular lymphoma (grade 3A) with renal metastatis, DM, Af, HTN, hyperparathyroidism. NKDA
    • 2025-05-17 Discharge Dx
      • Follicular lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of multiple sites
      • Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
      • Neutropenia, unspecified
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
      • Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
      • Anal abscess
      • Periodontal disease, unspecified
  • A
    • The patient presented with elevated lactate and bilateral hydronephrosis
    • Bedside Echo showed moderate to severe hydro in right side and mild in left side
    • Due to poor general condition and severe sepsis, right PCND is recommneded
    • Bilateral tumor stent may be inserted latter for diffuse lymph nodes
• 2025-05-13 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 66 years old man with underlying
      • Follicular lymphoma, grade 3A, stage IV
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
      • Hyperparathyroidism
      • Acute kidney injury, post-renal due to obstruction.
    • He was admitted to our ward for scheduled chemotherapy.
    • He mentioned anal pain for more than 2 weeks, suspecting hemorrhoids. He had bought ointment himself, and ointment was also prescribed after admission.
    • But the pain aggravated these last 3 days, with poor response to medication.
    • On inspection today, swelling was noted near the left side of the anal verge, with tenderness.
    • An anal abscess is suspected. Moxifloxacin 400mg ST + QD was added today.
    • Due to the above symptoms, we sincerely need your expertise for further evaluation.
  • A
    • DRE: induration lump with mild tenderness at perianal 7 o’clock position
    • A: Perianal abscess (right posterior)
    • P:
      • Antibiotics first
      • Incision and drainage may be performed in the following days (depending on operating room availability)
      • We will follow this patient and inform us if any problems
• 2025-05-09 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 66-year-old male with underlying follicular lymphoma, grade 3A, stage IV, who was admitted for scheduled chemotherapy.
    • However, he complained of a loose tooth with a toothache (upper right side).
    • Due to these symptoms, we sincerely need your expertise for evaluation.
    • The original plan was for chemotherapy this afternoon. If tooth extraction is deemed necessary after evaluation, please call attending physician Lin YiTing
  • A
    • I have examined the patient at OPD.
    • O:
      • Panoramic film revealed tooth 26 and 46 severe periodontitis and tooth 22 23 residual roots.
      • Mobility of tooth 26 was noted
    • P
      • We had explained the finding and treatment plan to the patient, tooth 22 23 26 and 46 extraction was indicated
      • Amoxicillin 250mg #2 PO Q8H was prescribed, the first appointment tooth extraction will be arrange on 2025/05/10 11:00 a.m.
• 2025-04-09 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • for F/S high, r/o HHS (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state).
    • Under the impression of follicular lymphoma stage 3A, he was admitted for further evaluation and management on 2025-04-07.
  • A
    • S
      • patient: 66 y/o male
      • admission: follicular lymphoma stage 3A
      • underlying disease: afib, under amiodarone and pradaxam hypertension, type 2 DM
      • Consult for: Blood sugar control
    • O
      • Body Weight: 58.2 kg
      • Diet: As tolerated
      • Outpatient Medications (TaiDong Mackay):
        • Metformin 500mg/tablet 1 tablet, BIDCC, PO
      • Inpatient Medications:
        • Novorapid FlexTouch (Insulin Aspart injection) 12U, TIDAC, SC;
        • Tresiba FlexTouch (Insulin Degludec injection) 12U, HS, SC;
        • Forxiga (Dapagliflozin 10mg/tablet) 1 tablet, QDAC, PO;
        • Metformin 500mg/tablet 1 tablet, BIDCC, PO
      • Lab Results:
        • BUN/Crea (eGFR): 116 mg/dL / 6.08 mg/dL / 9.9 mL/min/1.73m^2
        • Na/K: 137 mmol/L / 3.3 mmol/L
        • ALT/AST/CRP: 4 U/L / 7 U/L / 5.3 mg/dL
        • HbA1c (2025-04-08): 9.1% (Hb)
        • HCO3: 21.8 mmol/L
        • Ca: 2.25 mmol/L (albumin 3.5 g/dL)
        • Fingerstick Glucose (F/S) 2025-04-08
          • 06:00: 466 mg/dL + 11U Novorapid FlexTouch (Insulin Aspart injection)
          • 11:00: 455 mg/dL + 16U Novorapid FlexTouch (Insulin Aspart injection)
          • 17:00: (reading not provided)
          • 21:00: (reading not provided)
    • Assessment:
      • Type 2 DM, poorly controlled.
      • Acute kidney injury (AKI).
      • Follicular lymphoma stage 3A.
      • Hypertension.
      • Atrial fibrillation.
      • History of hyperparathyroidism.
    • Plan:
      • Stop Forxiga (Dapagliflozin 10mg/tablet) and Metformin (Metformin 500mg/tablet) at this moment.
      • No need for intravenous regular insulin 10U in half normal saline.
      • Decrease Tresiba FlexTouch (Insulin Degludec injection) from 10U to 8U HS.
      • Agree with Novorapid FlexTouch (Insulin Aspart injection), but taper the dose from 12U to 6U TIDAC with a correction scale. (Adjusted on 2025-04-09 16:30 after reviewing several blood glucose readings).
      • Check lipid profile during the next blood draw.
      • Check urine albumin-creatinine ratio and arrange ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index) examination before discharge (recommended when the patient’s condition is stable closer to discharge).
      • Consider consulting Ophthalmology for a diabetic retinopathy survey if his general condition allows.
      • Consider consulting a nutritionist for diabetes diet education (requires patient’s consent, self-pay approximately TWD 640).
      • Feel free to contact us. We would like to follow up with this patient and arrange a Metabolism outpatient department (OPD) follow-up after discharge.
      • If the patient is willing to follow up with Dr. Chiu QuanTai in OPD, an appointment can be added at any time, but please understand there might be a wait due to the high number of outpatient cases.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-15
  • Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
  • Finding
    • Perianal inflammation, erythema and swelling at right posterior position. Much pus was drained and some necrotic debris was removed.
• 2025-04-11
  • Surgery
    • Port-A implantation via RIJV echo-guided puncture        
  • Finding
    • Port-A catheter was inserted via right internal jugular vein and patent flow after implantation

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-05-15 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 6hr D1 + methyprednisolone 200mg NS 50mL 30min D1-2
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + metoclopramide 10mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + KCl 0.298% NS 1000mL
• 2025-04-18 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 6hr D1 + methyprednisolone 200mg NS 50mL 30min D1-4 + etoposide 40mg/m2 30mg NS 100mL D1-4 + carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr D1 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 3hr D5
  • diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + famotidine 20mg D1 + metoclopramide 10mg D1-5 + granisetron 1mg D1-5 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1,3,5 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL D1 + NS 250mL D1 + KCl 0.298% NS 1000mL D1-5

[note]

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL): Suspected first relapse or refractory disease in patients who are medically fit - 2025-05-28 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/diffuse-large-b-cell-lymphoma-dlbcl-suspected-first-relapse-or-refractory-disease-in-patients-who-are-medically-fit

• R-ESHAP (rituximab, etoposide, methylprednisolone, cytarabine, cisplatin)
  • Administration
    • rituximab 375 mg/m2 on day 1,
    • etoposide 40 mg/m2/day as a one-hour infusion on days 1 to 4,
    • methylprednisolone 250 to 500 mg/day as a 15-minute infusion on days 1 to 5,
    • cisplatin 25 mg/m2/day as a continuous infusion from day 1 to 4,
    • cytarabine 2 g/m2 as a two-hour infusion on day 5
    • every three or four weeks.

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2025-05-28

This 66-year-old male with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma (grade 3A, stage IV, FLIPI = 5) is undergoing salvage immunochemotherapy with modified R-ESHAP. He presents with recurrent post-renal AKI (requiring right PCN), sepsis with recent shock episode (norepinephrine use prior to transfer on 2025-05-27), persistent neutropenia, fluctuating cytopenias, anal abscess status post fistulectomy, poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c 9.1%), and atrial fibrillation with RBBB. On 2025-05-28, he shows signs of clinical stabilization under Sintum (ceftazidime) and Targocid (teicoplanin), improved hemodynamics (BP 95–109/68–80 mmHg, SpO2 100%) and afebrile status (35.9–36.1°C). However, persistent inflammation (CRP 21.0 mg/dL on 2025-05-28) and worsening anemia/thrombocytopenia are concerning.

Problem 1. Acute Kidney Injury (post-renal/intrinsic)

• Objective
  • Elevated creatinine: 2.49 mg/dL (2025-05-27) → 2.68 mg/dL (2025-05-28), with eGFR decline from 27.73 to 25.47 mL/min/1.73m²
  • BUN: 33 mg/dL (2025-05-28), previous peak 116 mg/dL (2025-04-08)
  • Right hydronephrosis with PCN in place since 2025-04-04 (Urology 2025-05-27; Echo: moderate to severe hydro R, mild L)
  • Lactic acid elevated: 3.1 (2025-05-27) → 2.1 mmol/L (2025-05-28)
• Assessment
  • Progressive renal dysfunction following obstructive nephropathy due to retroperitoneal lymphoma, now complicated by sepsis-related hypoperfusion.
  • Despite PCN placement, eGFR has not recovered to baseline (was 73.49 on 2025-04-25).
  • Renal dysfunction likely multifactorial: post-renal + septic AKI ± nephrotoxic agents (e.g., antibiotics, chemotherapy)
• Recommendation
  • Maintain strict fluid-electrolyte balance; daily weight, urine output charting
  • Continue monitoring renal panel, lactic acid, and urinalysis
  • Reassess PCN patency and consider left-side stent if obstruction confirmed
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents; dose-adjust chemo/antibiotics accordingly

Problem 2. Sepsis with Neutropenia

• Objective
  • Tmax: 36.1°C (2025-05-28), BP: 95/68 to 109/80 mmHg, SPO2 100%
  • CRP: 24.0 → 21.0 mg/dL (2025-05-27 → 2025-05-28), PCT: 7.38 ng/mL (2025-05-27)
  • WBC dropped from 24.9 → 14.39 x10³/µL (2025-05-27 → 2025-05-28), all neutrophilic (>99%), band 0%
  • Sintum (ceftazidime) and Targocid (teicoplanin) initiated
  • Suspected origin: urinary tract (WBC 30–49/HPF, bacteria 2+, esterase 2+ on 2025-05-27); anal fistula also potential source
• Assessment
  • Sepsis likely polymicrobial and catheter-associated (PCN + CVC), with improvement in perfusion and labs post-antibiotics
  • Persistent high CRP suggests ongoing inflammation
  • Neutrophilia with left shift absent (no bands), suggesting a blunted marrow response (post-chemotherapy effect ± marrow infiltration)
• Recommendation
  • Continue IV Sintum and Targocid until clinically afebrile and CRP normalizes
  • Consider repeat urine culture and PCN tip culture
  • Monitor for neutropenic complications; plan for prophylactic Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) if needed post-chemo
  • Evaluate for fungal or atypical organisms if fever recurs

Problem 3. Hematologic Toxicity (Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Neutropenia)

• Objective
  • Hb: 10.2 (2025-05-15) → 8.4 (2025-05-27) → 8.9 g/dL (2025-05-28); PLT: 281 → 79 → 120 x10³/uL
  • WBC trend: 21.07 (2025-05-15) → 24.9 (2025-05-27) → 14.39 (2025-05-28), predominantly neutrophils
  • Reticulocyte count low: 0.49% (2025-05-08); no blasts in smear
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-04-16): lymphoma involvement, Ki-67 <10%
• Assessment
  • Anemia and thrombocytopenia likely chemotherapy-related marrow suppression, possibly compounded by marrow infiltration
  • Normocytic indices with low reticulocyte suggest hypoproliferative anemia
  • Hemoglobin stable at low levels, no evidence of overt bleeding
• Recommendation
  • Consider PRBC transfusion if symptomatic or Hb <8 g/dL
  • Monitor platelet trend; consider platelet transfusion if <10–20K or bleeding risk
  • Plan bone marrow re-evaluation if cytopenias persist or worsen beyond post-chemo nadir

Problem 4. Diabetes Mellitus, Poorly Controlled

• Objective
  • HbA1c: 9.1% (2025-04-08)
  • Fingerstick glucose: 111–234 mg/dL on 2025-05-27 to 2025-05-28
  • On insulin aspart (Novorapid), linagliptin (Trajenta), and holding dapagliflozin/metformin during AKI
• Assessment
  • Glycemic control remains suboptimal despite correction dosing
  • Steroid use (Medasone 40mg BID) may worsen hyperglycemia
  • Insulin titration appears effective with improving trend
• Recommendation
  • Continue SC insulin titration with pre-meal monitoring
  • Reassess insulin dose daily during steroid use
  • Avoid oral agents contraindicated in renal impairment (e.g., metformin, SGLT2i)
  • Nutritionist consult for diabetic diet adjustment

Problem 5. Cardiopulmonary Compromise

• Objective
  • ECG: Sinus tachycardia with RBBB (2025-05-27), prior Afib (2025-04-08)
  • Echo (2025-04-11): preserved LVEF 65%, severe TR due to annular dilation, biatrial enlargement
  • CXR (2025-05-27): cardiomegaly, bilateral ground glass opacities
  • O2 sat 98–100% on room air, no dyspnea
• Assessment
  • Cardiac function preserved; current rhythm sinus tachycardia, Afib likely intermittent
  • Ground glass opacities may reflect infection, fluid overload, or lymphomatous involvement
  • No respiratory distress or oxygen requirement
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current rate control (Amiodarone, Bisoprolol)
  • Monitor for fluid overload; repeat CXR or chest CT if worsening respiratory signs
  • Consider echocardiogram re-evaluation if new murmurs, edema, or symptoms appear

Problem 6. Anal Abscess and Post-Fistulectomy Care

• Objective
  • Anal pain since early May, diagnosed as perianal abscess with fistula (Colorectal 2025-05-13; Surgery 2025-05-15)
  • Pathology: abscess with acute/chronic inflammation (2025-05-16)
  • Antibiotics: Moxifloxacin, then escalated to broader coverage due to sepsis
• Assessment
  • Source control achieved with fistulectomy and drainage
  • Wound status not documented in current period; risk of secondary infection remains
• Recommendation
  • Continue local wound care; surgical re-evaluation if purulent discharge or delayed healing
  • Complete current antibiotics; evaluate need for transition to oral after IV

700862082

250527

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-10 SOAP Radiation Oncology Chang YouKang
  • A/P
    • RT dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions (10 MV photon) to rectal tumor & LAPs, 2024/12/30 to 2025/01/24, Lunar New Year, 2025/02/03 to 2025/02/10.
    • FOLFOX on 2025/01/22.
    • RT Side effect evaluation: Radiation dermatitis, grade 0; N/V, grade 0; enteritis, grade 1; cystitis, grade 0; proctitis, grade 1.
• 2025-01-22 ~ 2025-01-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectal cancer, cT3N2aM1a with LLL & RML metastasis (R/I oligometastasis); tumor direct invade to sphinctor, CCRT with FOLFOX.
    • Fourth degree hemorrhoids
    • Third degree hemorrhoids
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
  • CC
    • For CCRT with FOLFOX (C1D1).
  • Present illness history
    • This 47-year-old, denied of history. Diagnosis of Rectal cancer, cT3N2aM1a with LLL & RML metastasis (R/I oligometastasis); tumor direct invade to sphinctor.
    • Acorrding to the patient, she expirienced of anal pain and bleeding for 3 months. Acompany with tenesmus, bowel habit change. She denied of body weight loss.
    • The CT scan on 2024/12/16 and showed Rectal cancer with regiona lymph nodes, left lower lobe nodule. 1.6cm, lung mets is favored, right middle lobe nodule. 0.36cm. The lesion is hard to characterize.
    • After colonscopy biopsy and pathology showed Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (-, loss), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact). There are four small lymph nodes in the adjacent mesocolon. Srs 4: Regional metastatic nodes (N2a) are suspected. There are two soft tissue nodules in RML (0.4 cm) and LLL (1.2 cm) of the lung. Lung metastases (M1a) is highly suspected. IMP: T3 N2a M1a; stage: IVA.
    • The PET on 2024/12/31 showed increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the rectum (SUVmax early: 43.41, delay: 45.33), two regional lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 6.30, delay: 7.71), in a focal area in the lower lobe of left lung (SUVmax early: 8.20, delay: 10.37), in a focal area in the middle lobe of right lung (SUVmax early: 1.84, delay: 2.21) and in a focal area in the right lobe of the thyroid gland (SUVmax early: 4.56, delay: 7.68). Besides, there was increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters.
    • After visited oncology OPD and Tx Plan: 1) CCRT with FOLFOX; 2) Then, FOLFOX +/- Anti-VEGF or Anti-EGFR dependend on the RAS/RAF; 3) Then OP.
    • Radiotherapy Plan: 5040cGy/28 fx to rectal tumor and LAPs since 2024/12/30. Possible GI toxicity is told.
    • This time, for CCRT with FOLFOX (C1D1).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, She was recived CCRT with FOLFOX (oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5-fu 2000mg/m2) on 2025/02/22~2025/02/24(C1D1). Kept HCV virus tx with Maviret 100 & 40mg/tab (Glecaprevir & Pibrentasvir) 3# qd. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2025/01/25 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-12-25 SOAP Radiation Oncology Chang YouKang
  • RT Plan:
    • 5040cGy/28 fx to rectal tumor and LAPs.
    • CT simulation on 12/26 10:30; possible GI toxicity is told.
    • Diet education: low fiber, high proteins and calories.
    • Psychological support.
• 2024-12-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Tx Plan:
    • CCRT with FOLFOX
    • Then, FOLFOX +/- Anti-VEGF or Anti-EGFR
    • Then OP
• 2024-12-24 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • O: Right posterior rectal cancer just above dentate line; 3cm AAV
  • A: cT3N2aM1 (lung); tumor direct invade to sphinctor
  • P: Suggest chemotherapy +/- target therapy + RT then surgery (possible APR + lung resection)

701062036

250527

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-23 CXR
  • Normal cardiac size; s/p port-A insertion with the tip in the SVC
  • Lung markings: consolidation in the right lung field;
  • blurred right hemidiaphram
  • blunting right costophrenic angle
• 2025-05-23 CT - brain
  • no acute intracranial hemorrhage
• 2025-05-23 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-23 SOAP Surgical Emergency Wu MengYu
  • Subject
    • Triage Level: 2 Head blunt trauma > Moderate respiratory distress (<92%). Family states patient accidentally fell out of bed this morning. Right frontal swelling.
    • History: Pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis, originally planned for transfer from Taipei Veterans General Hospital for treatment at this hospital.
    • No vomiting or immediate loss of consciousness (ILOC).
    • Pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma, status post chemotherapy until 2025/05/15.
    • No known allergies (NKA).
    • Past History (PH): Pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma, pT2N2, stage III, status post Whipple procedure on 2024/06/05.
      • Status post portal vein stenting on 2024-06-14.
    • Medications: (As of 2025/05/15 from Taipei Veterans General Hospital) Through, Spirotone, Rosis, Famotidine, Fentanyl Transdermal Patch.
  • Objective
    • Vital Signs: Blood Pressure: 126/71 mmHg; Pulse: 107 beats/min; Temperature: 36.2 ℃; Respiration: 18 breaths/min;
    • Consciousness: E4V5M6 (Glasgow Coma Scale)
    • Oxygen Saturation: 90%
    • General appearance: Ill and cachectic.
    • Anterior scalp tenderness: Present.
    • Neck: No tenderness.
    • Conjunctiva: Pale.
    • Sclera: Mildly icteric.
    • Heart Sounds: Regular heart beat (RHB).
    • Breath Sounds: Bilateral mild coarse.
    • Abdomen: Distended.
      • Tenderness: Present.
    • Extremities: Bilateral lower legs pitting edema ++.
    • Lab Results:
      • 2025/05/23 12:20: Magnesium (Mg) = 1.7 mg/dL
      • 2025/05/23 11:16: Calcium (Ca) = 1.97 mmol/L
      • 2025/05/23 11:16: Albumin (BCG) = 2.4 g/dL
      • 2025/05/23 11:16: hs-Troponin I = 67.3 pg/mL
      • 2025/05/23 11:16: CRP = 13.7 mg/dL
      • 2025/05/23 11:16: Bilirubin total = 2.23 mg/dL
      • 2025/05/23 11:16: Potassium (K) = 3.1 mmol/L
      • 2025/05/23 11:16: Sodium (Na) = 128 mmol/L
      • 2025/05/23 10:59: Lactic Acid = 3.2 mmol/L
      • 2025/05/23 10:56: White Blood Cell (WBC) = 0.73 x10^3/uL; Neutrophil = 17.1 %; Hemoglobin (HGB) = 9.8 g/dL; Platelet (PLT) = 36 *10^3/uL.
  • Assessment and Plan
    • Initial Impression: R10.9 Unspecified abdominal pain.
    • The patient presented to the emergency department for [symptom/diagnosis]. Her condition, as assessed by two specialists, is classified as a terminal illness: [diagnosis]. Based on current medical evidence, imminent death is unavoidable.
    • Standard resuscitation procedures were thoroughly explained. As the patient is in a comatose state, [family relation] signed the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) / Withholding Life-Sustaining Treatment (WLST) consent form. It was explained that this decision can be revoked at any time.
    • Standard resuscitation procedures were thoroughly explained. As the patient is conscious, the patient herself and two witnesses signed the Advance Directive for Hospice Palliative Care and Withholding Life-Sustaining Treatment. It was explained that this decision can be revoked at any time.

[consultation]

• 2025-05-26 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • For share care
    • This 68-year-old female, had history of hypertension for years under medication control and Pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma, pT2N2, stage III, s/p Whipple on 2024-06-05 and s/p portal vein stenting on 2024-06-14 and chemotherapy until 2025-05-15 at Taipei Veterans General Hospital. Owing to disease progression noted and we explained her poor condition to her family and DNR was consented. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • When I visited, the patient lied on bed with nasal cannula for oxygen support. Her consciousness was not so clear, and her ECOG was 4. According to the nurse, the patient’s family had agreed with hospice care. After discussion, I decided to arrange hospice combine care for this patient, and put her on the waiting list of hospice ward admission.
    • Indication: Advance Pancreatic cancer
    • Plan: Hospice co-care. Hospice bed arrangement.

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2025-05-27

This 68-year-old woman with advanced pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma (pT2N2, stage III), status post-Whipple procedure (2024-06-05) and portal vein stenting (2024-06-14), recently completed chemotherapy on 2025-05-15 and was transferred for terminal care. She experienced a fall with right frontal scalp trauma on 2025-05-23. Currently, she presents with multiple critical complications including: neutropenia with recovery trend, thrombocytopenia, persistent jaundice and hypoalbuminemia, metabolic alkalosis with hypoxemia, and signs of sepsis with elevated inflammatory markers and mixed urinary infection. Hospice co-care has been arranged due to deteriorating general status and ECOG 4. Do-not-resuscitate orders and advance directives were completed.

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Problem 1. Sepsis and possible infection focus

• Objective
  • Fever not prominent; max temp 36.3°C on 2025-05-27.
  • Elevated CRP (13.7 mg/dL on 2025-05-23), WBC 0.73 x10^3/uL (2025-05-23) increased to 17.28 x10^3/uL (2025-05-26) with left shift: Band 14.3%, Metamyelocyte 16.2%, suggesting myeloid reaction.
  • Urine analysis on 2025-05-23: OB 3+, RBC 3-5/HPF, yeast 3+, bacteria 1+, LE 1+; urine culture showed mixed growth at 50,000 CFU/cc (2025-05-23).
  • No pneumonia by definition, but 2025-05-23 CXR showed right lung consolidation and pleural effusion (blunted costophrenic angle), suggesting possible infectious etiology.
  • Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) started 2025-05-25.
• Assessment
  • Urinary tract likely involved (yeast and bacteria, leukocyte esterase, hematuria), but the significance of mixed flora and low CFU count suggests colonization vs early infection.
  • Lung consolidation on imaging may represent aspiration or secondary infection post-fall; needs clinical correlation with auscultation and symptoms.
  • Neutropenia reversal suggests bone marrow recovery; current leukocytosis and left shift now point toward acute infection.
  • Yeast presence in urine likely related to immunosuppression and Fentanyl patch use; systemic fungal infection not yet confirmed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) while monitoring for response.
  • Reassess chest condition, consider repeat CXR or lung ultrasound if symptoms (dyspnea, fever) progress.
  • Consider empiric antifungal coverage only if systemic fungal infection is suspected or if clinical deterioration occurs.
  • Monitor inflammatory markers (CRP, PCT) (blood culture pending).
  • Maintain fluid-electrolyte support, watch for worsening renal/hepatic function.

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Problem 2. Hematological suppression: neutropenia, thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • WBC dropped to 0.73 x10^3/uL on 2025-05-23, rebounded to 17.28 x10^3/uL on 2025-05-26 with left shift (filgrastim administered since 2025-05-23).
  • Platelet count critically low: 36 x10^3/uL (2025-05-23) and 52 x10^3/uL (2025-05-26).
  • Hemoglobin improved from 9.8 g/dL (2025-05-23) to 12.7 g/dL (2025-05-26, transfused on 2025-05-23).
  • Elevated RDW (22.2%) and prior history of chemotherapy (until 2025-05-15).
• Assessment
  • The transient neutropenia is likely chemotherapy-related marrow suppression, now recovering with left-shifted leukocytosis.
  • Persistent thrombocytopenia may reflect marrow infiltration, chemotherapy effect, or consumptive coagulopathy (no DIC labs available).
  • Anemia improved.
  • Coagulopathy not apparent; PT/INR mild elevation only (PT 13.9 sec, INR 1.34 on 2025-05-23).
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC trends closely.
  • Prepare platelets for transfusion if bleeding or PLT < 10 x10^3/uL.
  • Evaluate for bleeding risks; avoid invasive procedures if possible.
  • No need for G-CSF unless further neutropenia develops with sepsis.

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Problem 3. Hepatobiliary dysfunction: jaundice, hypoalbuminemia

• Objective
  • Bilirubin total elevated: 2.23 mg/dL (2025-05-23) → 2.80 mg/dL (2025-05-26); direct bilirubin: 1.04 mg/dL.
  • Albumin low: 2.4 g/dL (2025-05-23) → 2.3 g/dL (2025-05-26).
  • r-GT elevated: 95 U/L (2025-05-23).
  • AST mildly elevated (44 U/L), ALT normal.
  • Clinically pale conjunctiva and icteric sclera (2025-05-23).
• Assessment
  • The pattern suggests cholestatic and possibly obstructive jaundice, common in pancreatic head malignancy.
  • Progressive hyperbilirubinemia reflects hepatic deterioration or stent occlusion; no imaging on biliary tree yet.
  • Hypoalbuminemia reflects poor nutrition, cachexia, and impaired synthetic function.
• Recommendation
  • No urgent intervention given palliative goals.
  • Maintain albumin infusion only if symptomatic (e.g., ascites, hypotension).
  • Consider hepatobiliary imaging if severe symptoms (e.g., pruritus, cholangitis) arise.

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Problem 4. Electrolyte disturbances: hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia

• Objective
  • Sodium: 128 mmol/L (2025-05-23) → normalized to 138 mmol/L (2025-05-26).
  • Potassium: persistently low at 3.1 mmol/L (both 2025-05-23 and 2025-05-26).
  • Calcium low: 1.97 mmol/L (2025-05-23) → 1.82 mmol/L (2025-05-26).
  • Magnesium increased: 1.7 mg/dL (2025-05-23) → 2.9 mg/dL (2025-05-26).
• Assessment
  • Initial hyponatremia may be dilutional or secondary to SIADH/infection; self-corrected likely due to fluid restriction or treatment.
  • Hypokalemia likely due to gastrointestinal losses, poor intake, or renal loss (diuretics, antibiotics).
  • Hypocalcemia may be related to hypoalbuminemia and critical illness; calcium level should be corrected.
  • Hypermagnesemia on 2025-05-26 likely iatrogenic.
• Recommendation
  • Continue electrolyte correction cautiously, especially potassium and calcium.
  • Avoid overcorrection of magnesium in renal dysfunction (eGFR dropped to 38.17 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-05-26).
  • Monitor ECG for QT prolongation due to electrolyte shifts and fentanyl use.

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Problem 5. Acid-base and oxygenation status (based on venous blood gas)

• Objective
  • Venous blood gas (VBG) on 2025-05-23 at 10:59:
    • pH 7.448 (alkalemia)
    • PCO₂ 55.6 mmHg (elevated)
    • HCO₃⁻ 37.6 mmol/L, Base Excess +11.3 mmol/L
    • ctCO₂ 39.3 mmol/L, SBC 33.7 mmol/L
    • PO₂ 47.0 mmHg (not reflective of arterial oxygenation)
    • O₂ Saturation 86% (venous)
  • Clinical SpO₂ ranged from 86–99% from 2025-05-23 to 2025-05-27, improving to 95% on 2025-05-27 09:08 - on nasal cannula.
  • Respiratory rate remained stable between 17–19/min - during this period.
  • No reports of tachypnea, dyspnea, or accessory muscle use.
• Assessment
  • The pH of 7.448 and markedly elevated HCO₃⁻ (37.6 mmol/L) - suggest a primary metabolic alkalosis.
  • Elevated PCO₂ (55.6 mmHg) - is likely reflecting compensatory hypoventilation; however, VBG CO₂ values tend to be 3–8 mmHg higher - than ABG, so this may correspond to an estimated arterial PCO₂ of ~45–50 mmHg, which is within the compensatory range.
  • The low venous O₂ saturation (86%) - does not represent arterial oxygenation - and should not be used to infer hypoxemia directly. However, the clinical SpO₂ trend (rising to 95%) suggests adequate oxygenation on low-flow O₂ support.
  • The metabolic alkalosis - may be driven by:
    • Hypokalemia (K⁺ 3.1 mmol/L on 2025-05-23 and 2025-05-26)
    • Possible volume depletion or prior vomiting
    • Diuretic use (e.g., Spirotone is on the med list)
  • No evidence of decompensated respiratory failure.
• Recommendation
  • No need for ABG unless clinical deterioration occurs. - VBG suffices for acid-base monitoring here.
  • Continue to monitor SpO₂ - and maintain oxygen therapy per symptom; the trend suggests partial improvement.
  • Address contributory factors of metabolic alkalosis:
    • Ensure adequate volume and electrolyte repletion - (especially K⁺, Cl⁻).
    • Review diuretic necessity and consider dose reduction or temporary hold if volume-depleted.
  • If drowsiness or hypercapnic symptoms emerge, consider ABG and reassess opioid/sedative use (e.g., alprazolam, fentanyl).

701561204

250527

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-21 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Thickening of right paratracheal stripe is noted. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2025-04-16 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • Food residue was noted at middle esophagus
    • One circumferential ulcerative mass with friable mucosa and easy touch bleeding causing lumen stenosis was noted at lower esophagus(32cm from incisors). The scope failed to pass through. We swtiched to slim scope and failed to pass through either
    • No brownish areas were noted at below the incisors.
  • EUS findings - EUS using miniprobe (Olympus UM-DP-25R) showed
    • One 15.8mm x 5cm mucosal lesion invading into the adventitia of esophageal wall at the lesion site
    • At least seven hypoechoic lesions (largest up to 12.1mm) were noted
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, at least cT3N3, middle esophagus, causing luminal stricture
• 2025-04-16 Sonography - abdomen
  • Status post cholecystectomy
• 2025-04-15 MRI - larynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • Left hypopharyngeal tumor mass? up to 21 mm.
    • After IV contrast administration shows faint and heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor.
    • No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck.
    • Dilated esophagus, due to more low tumor mass obstruction, not imaged on this study.
  • Imaging Report Form for Hypopharynx Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T: 2(T_value) N: 0(N_value) M: 0(M_value) STAGE: II (Stage_value)
• 2025-04-14 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, sacrum, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, and S-I joints.
• 2025-04-12 MRI - brain
  • Findings:
    • Mild periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
    • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
    • Normal appearance of paranasal sinuses and mastoids.
  • Impression:
    • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2025-04-11 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-04-11 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, larynx
  • hypopharyngeal granular tumor (postcricoid area)
  • no obvious vocal palsy currently

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2025-05-08 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • Medical device issue > Blood pressure or heart rate differs from patient’s usual values, but hemodynamically stable. Jejunostomy tube dislodged.
    • Chief Complaints: Dislodged twice since discharge.
    • Ask for re-insertion of jejunostomy.
    • Status post Port-A catheter implantation and jejunostomy on 2025/03/28 in Hualien TzuChi Hospital.
    • Past History: Esophageal cancer.
    • Surgical history: Denied.
    • Drug allergy: Denied.
  • A
    • The patient had esophageal cancer and received Port-A catheter implantation and jejunostomy on 2025/03/28.
    • We were consulted for dislodgement of the feeding jejunostomy.
    • We tried to re-insert but failed due to the healing of the wound.
    • The patient can try liquid food by mouth.
    • Please arrange the CS OPD for further management.
• 2025-04-16 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 64-year-old female diagnosed with esophageal cancer (T3N2M0, stage IIIB) and hypopharyngeal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) at Hualien TzuChi Hospital.
    • Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) to the esophageal tumor/lymph nodes for 5040cGy/28 fx and to the hypopharyngeal tumor for 7000cGy/35 fx is suggested for tumor control.
    • We would like to consult for a dental evaluation. Thank you very much.
    • Sincerely request your help to evaluate and manage this patient.
  • A
    • We have seen the patient.
    • Teeth 33 to 44 are still retained.
    • No obvious dental problem was noted under physical exam or panoramic film.
    • Suggest enforcing her oral hygiene.
• 2025-04-15 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • This is a 64-year-old female diagnosed with esophageal cancer (T3N2M0, stage IIIB) and hypopharyngeal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) at Hualien TzuChi Hospital.
    • She had experienced dysphagia for solid material with persistent throat pain for 2 months. The symptom worsened since 2025-03, and even liquid diet could not be swallowed.
    • She first visited GuoTai United Clinic in Hualien, where a panendoscopy was performed, revealing a mass at the middle third of the esophagus. A biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma.
    • She underwent Port-A catheter implantation and jejunostomy on 2025-03-28, at Hualien TzuChi Hospital. Nasopharyngoscopy was also performed, and a biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma.
    • Under the impression of squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx and middle third esophageal cancer, T4bN2M0, she was admitted for cancer staging and nutritional support.
    • This time, we need to consult you to arrange a painless EUS (endoscopic ultrasound) and abdominal echogram for 2025-04-16, in the morning on call. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • We are consulted for arranging EUS for esophageal cancer staging.
    • Lab
      • 2025-04-14 HBsAg Reactive
        
      • 2025-04-14 Anti-HBs 16.97 mIU/mL
        
      • 2025-04-14 Anti-HBc Reactive
        
      • HBV, under medication and follow up at Hualien
    • Impression
      • Esophageal cancer, middle third
      • HBV carrier, under anti-HBV medication
    • Recommendation
      • EUS miniprobe may be arranged for further evaluation.
      • If the patient and their family are willing to undergo the procedure, please call the Gastroenterology Endoscopy Room to schedule and issue the examination order: “Miniprobe endoscopic ultrasound for Upper GI” and “Anesthesia outside the operating room (for painless gastroscopy).”
      • Please order J CROWS Lugol’s solution (self-pay 1500 TWD) to be brought to the examination room.
      • For HBV:
        • Check HBV DNA, HBeAg
        • Arrange abdominal echo
        • Anti-HBV medication will be prescribed
• 2025-04-11 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 64-year-old female diagnosed with esophageal cancer, T3N2M0, stage IIIB, and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital.
    • We are requesting a consultation for further concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) treatment. Thank you. We sincerely request your help in evaluating and managing this patient.
  • A
    • Subjective
      • This 64-year-old female was diagnosed at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital with esophageal cancer (middle third, with mediastinal lymph node metastasis, lumen obstruction status post jejunostomy, cT3N2M0, stage IIIB) and synchronous hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma over the left pyriform sinus (cT1-2N0M0). We are consulting for CCRT.
      • Previous RT: Denied.
      • Other diseases: Denied.
      • Family history: Denied.
      • Habits: Alcohol: denied; Smoking: quit; Betel nut: denied.
      • Social: Divorced. Caregiver: her son. Job: retired housewife. Experiences at least moderate economic stress.
      • Language: Mandarin, Taiwanese.
      • Religion: Buddhism.
    • Objective
      • General Condition: ECOG: 1. Current weight: 49 kg (as of 2025/04/14).
      • Physical Exam (2025/04/14): No palpable neck or supraclavicular fossa (SCF) lymphadenopathy. Thin body fat.
      • Pathology: 2025-04, Hualien TzuChi Hospital, middle third esophagus & hypopharynx, squamous cell carcinoma.
      • Imaging:
        • Chest CT (2025/03/26): Thickened middle third tumor, 10 cm in length with nearly complete lumen obstruction. Enlarged mediastinal lymphadenopathies over the right paratracheal (0.9 cm & 1.6 cm) and subcarinal space (1.2 cm). No visible lung, liver, or bone metastasis. 1.8 x 1.4 cm tumor over the left pyriform sinus of the hypopharynx.
        • PET (2025/03/26): FDG uptake lesion over the middle third esophagus, right paratracheal lymph nodes (0.9 cm & 1.6 cm), and subcarinal lymph node (1.2 cm). Tumor over the left pyriform sinus of the hypopharynx. No distant metastasis.
        • Brain MRI (2025/04/12): Negative for metastasis.
        • Bone scan (2025/04/14): No bone metastasis.
    • Diagnosis
      • Esophageal cancer (middle third, with mediastinal lymph node metastasis, lumen obstruction status post feeding jejunostomy, cT3N2M0, stage IIIB) and synchronous hypopharyngeal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma over left pyriform sinus, cT1-2N0M0); ECOG 1.
    • Plan
      • Please consult Dentistry for dental evaluation (if tooth extraction is needed, localization can only be arranged after extraction). CCRT is suggested for tumor control: to the esophageal tumor/lymph nodes for 5040 cGy/28 fractions and to the hypopharyngeal tumor for 7000 cGy/35 fractions. Possible toxicities were explained to her (a meeting with her son was scheduled for 2025/4/15 at 13:30 to explain the condition and treatment). CT simulation will be arranged after dental evaluation. Jejunostomy feeding for nutritional support & psychological support.
  • A - Supplemental Consultation Reply: 2025-04-16 18:47:51
    • Objective
      • MRI (2025/04/15): 21-mm tumor involves left pyriform sinus & posterior wall, cT2N0.
      • EUS (2025/04/16): 5 x 1.58-cm circumferential ulcerative tumor invading into the adventitia of the esophageal wall over the middle/lower esophagus, 32 cm from incisor; the slim scope failed to pass through. At least seven hypoechoic lesions (largest up to 12.1mm) were noted.
    • Diagnosis:
      • Esophageal cancer, at least cT3N3, middle esophagus, causing luminal stricture.
    • Revised Diagnosis
      • Esophageal cancer (middle third, with mediastinal lymph node metastasis, lumen obstruction status post feeding jejunostomy, cT3N3M0, stage IVA) and synchronous hypopharyngeal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma over left pyriform sinus & posterior wall, cT2N0M0); ECOG 1.
    • Plan
      • CCRT as planned. CT simulation on 2025/04/21 at 08:30 (esophagus) & 2025/04/21 at 13:30 (hypopharynx). I explained the suggested treatments to this patient and her son on 2025/04/15 at 14:00. Thanks!
• 2025-04-11 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 64-years-old female, esophageal cancer, T3N2M0, stage IIIB and hypopharyngeal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) were diagnosed in Hualien TzuChi Hospital.
    • We would like to consult for CCRT further treatment. Thank you.
  • A
    • This is a 64 y/o women with newly diagnosed esophageal SqCC and hypopharyngeal cancer. We were consulted for further evaluation and treatment.
      • Based on medical charts, M/3 esophageal and hypopharyngeal SqCC was found, with regional lymph node metastases.
      • The patient claims to have history of facial melanoma.
    • Assessment:
      • Esophageal SqCC, M/3, cT3N2M0
      • Hypopharyngeal SqCC
      • History of melanoma ?
    • Plan:
      • Consider definitive CCRT
      • Check hemogram, biochemistry, coagulation, and HBV/HCV profile
      • Arrange brain and larynx MRI, arrange abd. sono and WBBS
      • Retrieve medical records, images, and pathology slides from Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
      • Consult RTO for simulation

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-23 - MgSO4 10% 20mL mannitol 20% 200mL + KCl 0.298% NaCl 0.9% 500mL + cisplatin 80mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 0.298% NaCl 0.9% 500mL + furosemide 20mg + leucovorin 90mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1-4 + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 450mg NS 1000mL 24hr (Y-sited Covorin) D1-4
  • [betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 10mg + granisetron 1mg + metoclopramide 5mg + NS 250mL] D1-4
• 2025-04-22 - KCl 0.298% NaCl 0.9% 500mL + cisplatin 80mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 0.298% NaCl 0.9% 500mL + furosemide 20mg + leucovorin 90mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1-4 + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 450mg NS 1000mL 24hr (Y-sited Covorin) D1-4
  • betamethasone 4mg D1-4 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-4 + famotidine 10mg D1-4 + granisetron 1mg D1-4 + metoclopramide 5mg D1-4 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-4 + MgSO4 20% 20mL mannitol 20% 200mL D1

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2025-05-27

This 64-year-old woman with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (middle third, cT3N3M0, stage IVA) and synchronous hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (left pyriform sinus/posterior wall, cT2N0M0, stage II) has completed 20 fractions of concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with cisplatin + fluorouracil (2025-04-22 to 2025-04-25, 2025-05-23 to 2025-05-26), totaling 4000cGy to the hypopharynx and 3600cGy to the esophagus. She is experiencing treatment-related mucositis, esophagitis, and hematologic suppression, yet maintains a stable ECOG 1 with minimal weight loss and no systemic disease progression to date (MRI 2025-04-12, PET 2025-03-26, Bone Scan 2025-04-14). HBV remains under control on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) prophylaxis.

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Problem 1. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT3N3M0, stage IVA)

• Objective
  • Diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, middle third, with mediastinal lymph node metastases (PET 2025-03-26; EUS 2025-04-16).
    • Tumor 10 cm long with luminal obstruction (CT 2025-03-26).
    • Ulcerative mass 5 × 1.58 cm invading adventitia; 7 hypoechoic nodes (largest 12.1 mm) (EUS 2025-04-16).
  • Underwent port-A and jejunostomy (2025-03-28). Jejunostomy dislodged and not reinserted (surgery note 2025-05-08).
  • CCRT ongoing: 3600cGy/20fx esophageal field complete as of 2025-05-26; concurrent PF chemotherapy (2025-04-22 to 2025-04-25, 2025-05-23 to 2025-05-26).
  • Partial response noted (progress note 2025-05-26).
• Assessment
  • cT3N3M0 disease with mediastinal LAPs and obstructive symptoms.
    • RT field and PF chemotherapy conform to guideline-based curative intent in locally advanced esophageal cancer.
    • Partial tumor response with reduced dysphagia and tolerance of liquid diet (2025-05-26).
  • Ongoing esophagitis (Grade 2) and mucositis are expected toxicities.
• Recommendation
  • Continue CCRT toward total 5040cGy (8 more fractions remaining).
  • Monitor for signs of progression, esophageal perforation, or stricture.
  • Evaluate need for post-CCRT endoscopic re-staging or imaging (CT or EGD).
  • Nutritional support (dietitian input, calorie/protein intake) crucial given prior feeding tube loss.

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Problem 2. Hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (cT2N0M0, stage II)

• Objective
  • 21 mm lesion over left pyriform sinus & posterior wall, no nodal or distant metastasis (MRI 2025-04-15).
  • Biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma (2025-03).
  • Received RT: 4000cGy/20fx completed as of 2025-05-26; target: 7000cGy/35fx.
  • RT-induced mucositis, pharyngitis, esophagitis all grade 2 as of 2025-05-26.
• Assessment
  • Clinical staging consistent with organ-confined disease (cT2N0), suited for RT monotherapy.
    • Radiotherapy regimen and dosage are appropriate for organ-preserving treatment.
  • Acute toxicities (grade 2 mucositis, odynophagia) need supportive care.
  • No evidence of progression or recurrence.
• Recommendation
  • Continue planned radiotherapy (15 more fractions to total 7000cGy).
  • Mucositis/pharyngitis management: topical anesthetics, antiseptic spray, IV fluids if needed.
  • Assess for post-treatment laryngoscopy after RT completion for local control evaluation.

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Problem 3. Bone marrow suppression (anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia)

• Objective
  • CBC 2025-05-23: WBC 3.54, Hb 9.1, PLT 107 (↓ from baseline: WBC 8.02, Hb 11.6, PLT 189 on 2025-04-11).
  • Normocytic anemia (MCV 100.4 fL, RDW 14.2%), with lymphopenia (4.2%) and neutrophil predominance (84.2%).
  • No evidence of infection (CRP 2.0 on 2025-05-23; no fever).
  • Ongoing chemotherapy cycles: PF C2 on 2025-05-23 to 2025-05-26.
• Assessment
  • Cytopenias are likely secondary to cumulative effect of PF chemotherapy and RT.
  • Anemia (Hb 9.1) is stable since 2025-05-12 (Hb 9.1), suggesting steady-state.
  • Mild thrombocytopenia (PLT 107) warrants monitoring but not yet critical.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC twice weekly during and 1 week post-CCRT.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent or transfusion if symptomatic or Hb <8.
  • Prophylactic measures: continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV suppression.

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Problem 4. Nutritional compromise and weight loss risk

• Objective
  • Body weight: 49 kg (2025-04-14) → 45.5 kg (2025-05-12) → 44.6 kg (2025-05-19).
  • Liquid diet only due to esophagitis/pharyngitis; jejunostomy tube dislodged (2025-05-07) and unreinsertable (surgical note 2025-05-08).
  • Bfluid TPN started from 2025-05-23.
• Assessment
  • Current intake appears insufficient to meet caloric demands during concurrent CRT.
  • Mild but progressive weight loss over last 6 weeks (loss >5%).
  • TPN support is necessary; oral tolerance limited to liquids due to mucositis.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Bfluid TPN and monitor albumin, prealbumin, electrolytes.
  • Assess daily intake-output, weight, and GI tolerance.
  • Reinforce oral calorie-dense fluids; consider reconsult for surgical PEG or refeeding jejunostomy if oral intake fails.

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Problem 5. Chronic hepatitis B carrier under prophylaxis

• Objective
  • HBsAg reactive, HBeAg nonreactive, HBV DNA not detected (2025-04-22).
  • Anti-HBc reactive, Anti-HBs 16.97 mIU/mL (2025-04-14).
  • On Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) currently.
• Assessment
  • HBV status well controlled with no reactivation under chemotherapy.
  • Prophylactic antiviral use aligns with guidelines for HBV carrier undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) throughout chemotherapy and at least 6 months post.
  • Monitor HBV DNA every 2-3 months.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-26 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2025-05-26 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Necrotic lymphadenopathy at hepatic hilum up to 6.8cm, paraaortic, and retroperitoneal region is found. The nature of the lymphadenopathy should be further investigated.
    • Mild ascites formation is found.
    • Several low density liver meta at S5, S4 of liver is found.
    • Gallstones are found. There is GB wall thickening at GB tip, r/o GB cancer.
    • The IHDs are dilated probably due to Lymphadenopathy
    • Both kidneys, pancreas and adrenals and spleen are intact.
    • Enlarged prostate is found.
    • The urinary bladder is partially distended without evidence of abnormal soft tissue lesion.
    • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
    • Suggest clinical correlation
  • Imp:
    • Extensive lymphadenopathy at abdominal cavity and liver mets. Nature? r/o GB cancer.
• 2025-05-26 KUB
  • S/P posterior instrumental fixation with TPS-rod fixation and posterolateral fusion at L2-S1 levels
  • S/P decompressive laminectomy of L4-L5 levels
  • Compression fracture of L1 vertebral body
  • Increased air in nondilated small and large bowels may be paralytic ileus.

[consultation]

• 2025-05-26 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3 Dizziness/vertigo > Postural, no other neurological symptoms Clinic transfer Reports dizziness, headache, generalized weakness for 3-4 days Denies traumatic mechanism F/S 116 BY EMT
    • general weakness for 3-4 days
    • dizziness with vomiting (+)
    • PH: HTN
    • NKA
  • A
    • suspect GB cancer with multiple paraaortic LNs metastasis
    • suggest:
      • less likely surgical intervention due to diffuse LNs metastasis
      • admit to GI or oncologist for survey

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2025-05-27

This is a 78-year-old male with a history of hypertension and spinal surgery, presenting with dizziness, nausea/vomiting, epigastric discomfort, and recent constitutional symptoms. Abdominal CT (2025-05-26) suggests necrotic paraaortic and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy with liver metastases and gallbladder wall thickening, raising suspicion for gallbladder (GB) cancer. He presents with electrolyte disturbances (notably severe hyponatremia and hypocalcemia), liver dysfunction, and elevated inflammatory markers. There is also evidence of low blood osmolality and inappropriately concentrated urine. Clinical and imaging findings suggest paraneoplastic syndrome or hepatic dysfunction-associated SIADH. Surgical intervention is deferred due to advanced disease spread.

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Problem 1. Suspected gallbladder cancer with lymph node and liver metastases

• Objective
  • CT abdomen (2025-05-26) showed necrotic lymphadenopathy (hepatic hilum up to 6.8 cm, paraaortic and retroperitoneal), liver metastases (segment 5 and 4), gallstones, GB wall thickening at tip, mild ascites, dilated intrahepatic ducts likely due to LN compression.
  • Elevated liver enzymes: AST 103 U/L, ALT 44 U/L, ALP 1296 U/L, r-GT 831 U/L, total bilirubin 5.69 mg/dL (2025-05-26).
  • Elevated CRP 3.6 mg/dL, but no leukocytosis (WBC 5.89 ×10³/uL on 2025-05-26).
  • Poor appetite and body weight loss reported over the past year.
  • Consultation by general surgery (2025-05-26) advised against surgery due to diffuse nodal metastases.
• Assessment
  • Radiographic and biochemical features are consistent with cholangiocarcinoma or GB cancer with regional and hepatic dissemination.
  • The lymphadenopathy pattern and GB wall thickening suggest primary biliary malignancy, but histological confirmation is pending.
  • The elevation in cholestatic markers (ALP, r-GT, bilirubin) supports biliary obstruction or hepatobiliary malignancy.
  • The disease is not currently amenable to curative surgery given the extent of lymphatic and hepatic spread.
• Recommendation
  • Proceed with histological confirmation: consider image-guided biopsy of retroperitoneal or hepatic lesion.
  • Refer for palliative systemic therapy planning.
  • Monitor LFT trends, bilirubin dynamics, and rule out obstructive cholangitis.
  • Consider MRCP or ERCP if biliary decompression is clinically indicated.

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Problem 2. Hyponatremia

• Objective
  • Serum Na: 109 mmol/L (2025-05-26), improved to 112 mmol/L (2025-05-26 evening), then 120 mmol/L (2025-05-27).
  • Blood osmolality: 244 mOsm/kg (2025-05-27); Urine osmolality: 261 mOsm/kg; Urine Na: 62 mmol/L; Urine Cr: 23.01 mg/dL.
  • Normal cortisol 14.47 µg/dL and TSH 3.035 µIU/mL, Free T4 1.27 ng/dL (2025-05-27).
  • Euvolemic state on physical exam, no evidence of dehydration or overload.
  • Normoglycemia (Glucose 116 mg/dL), normal renal function (Cr 0.44–0.39 mg/dL, eGFR >198 mL/min/1.73m²).
• Assessment
  • Findings are compatible with SIADH (low serum osmolality, inappropriately concentrated urine, elevated urine sodium, normal adrenal/thyroid).
  • Possible paraneoplastic SIADH related to GB cancer or associated metastatic lesion.
  • Sodium has improved slightly with IV saline therapy, suggesting partial responsiveness.
• Recommendation
  • Continue cautious correction with 0.9% saline (already prescribed 500 mL BID); avoid overly rapid correction to prevent osmotic demyelination.
  • Monitor Na closely every 6–8 hours in acute phase.
  • Fluid restriction may be initiated if Na plateau observed despite isotonic saline.
  • Evaluate need for vasopressin receptor antagonists if resistant.
  • Repeat assessment of volume status and trend electrolytes daily.

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Problem 3. Hypocalcemia

• Objective
  • Serum Ca: 1.74 mmol/L (2025-05-26), still low at 1.74 mmol/L on repeat; ionized calcium not provided.
  • Albumin: 2.9 g/dL (2025-05-26); corrected calcium estimated ~1.92 mmol/L.
  • Magnesium: initially 1.7 mg/dL (2025-05-26), improved to 2.1 mg/dL (2025-05-26 evening).
  • Calcium chloride (Vitacal, 20 mL IV daily) initiated 2025-05-26.
  • ECG (2025-05-26) showed sinus rhythm, 1st-degree AV block, low voltage QRS, nonspecific T abnormalities.
• Assessment
  • Hypocalcemia likely multifactorial: hypoalbuminemia, potential malnutrition/cachexia, magnesium depletion, possible paraneoplastic effect.
  • ECG changes may reflect electrolyte abnormalities; hypocalcemia can prolong QT, though data not specified.
  • Correction of magnesium likely essential cofactor for calcium homeostasis, which is being addressed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue calcium chloride 20 mL IV daily and monitor response (ionized Ca if available).
  • Maintain magnesium supplementation and monitor for re-depletion.
  • Consider adding oral calcium (e.g., calcium carbonate) if oral intake allows.
  • Recheck Ca, Mg, albumin daily for trend evaluation.
  • Watch ECG for QTc prolongation and arrhythmic risk.

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Problem 4. Constitutional symptoms and nutritional deficiency

• Objective
  • Chronic poor appetite, body weight loss, nausea, vomiting reported.
  • Vitals stable but borderline hypothermia noted (T 35.9–36.4°C on 2025-05-26 to 2025-05-27).
  • Mild anemia (Hb 10.9 g/dL, MCV 75.6 fL), normocytic borderline microcytic.
  • No leukocytosis; CRP mildly elevated (3.6 mg/dL).
  • Hypoalbuminemia (2.9 g/dL) on 2025-05-26.
• Assessment
  • Clinical picture consistent with cancer cachexia, malnutrition, and inflammation.
  • Possible contribution to electrolyte disturbances, immune vulnerability, and functional decline.
  • Risk of refeeding syndrome if aggressive caloric intake initiated without monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Initiate nutrition consultation and assess caloric/protein needs.
  • Begin gentle refeeding protocol if oral intake improves; monitor phosphate, Mg, K.
  • Consider multivitamin, thiamine supplementation.
  • Monitor prealbumin/CRP trend if prolonged stay.

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Problem 5. Pain and functional status

• Objective
  • Epigastric and periumbilical pain, VAS 3/10; associated with nausea/vomiting.
  • KUB (2025-05-26) showed prior posterior spinal fixation (L2–S1), compression fracture of L1, no bowel obstruction but paralytic ileus pattern.
  • Unsteady gait, lower limb numbness; no acute neurology deficits noted.
• Assessment
  • Pain is likely multifactorial: tumor burden, spinal disease, paralytic ileus, or electrolyte imbalance.
  • Current analgesia includes Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen), appears sufficient for mild pain.
  • Functional limitations may relate to underlying malignancy, nutrition, and past spine surgery.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current analgesia; monitor sedation, constipation.
  • Initiate early rehab consultation for gait and ADL assessment.
  • Monitor for bowel movement; consider prokinetics if ileus suspected clinically.
  • Reassess neurological symptoms for spinal cord compression if new deficits arise.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-23 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2025-05-15 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Finding
    • Scope to check pharynx: sputum accumulation at vallecula and bi hypopharynx, local treatment done. smooth tongue base and pharynx mucosa
  • Conclusion
    • oropharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT in 2023, recurrence at right tongue s/p op in 2024-05, recurrence at right mouth floor s/p op in 2024-09, recurrence at right palate s/p op in 2024-09 and 2024-11 and 2025-02, suspected recurrence at right mouth floor muscle and right neck
• 2025-05-12 PET
  • The lesions of increased FDG uptake including the right lateral wall of oropharynx, mouth floor and tongue region are new compared with the previous study on 2025-01-17, highly suspected tumor recurrence.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism at bilateral shoulders and hips, probably benign joint lesions.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Right oral cancer s/p treatment with highly suspected tumor recurrence in the right lateral wall of oropharynx, mouth floor and tongue region, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-05-07 MRI - nasopharynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • comparison: 2025/01/22, 2024/11/19, 2024/08/01, 2024/02/26, 2023/06/20 MRI
    • Post fat-containing flap reconstruction surgery with clips/sutures retention and/or bony defect in right tongue and submandibular space.
    • Large area of recurrent tumor? in right sublingual and submandibular spaces extending to hypopharynx, with increased abnormal soft tissue and abnormal increased post contrast enhancement.
      
    • Post OP at right posterior hard palate.
    • No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck.
    • Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2025-04-24 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.Thoracic calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of T-L spine
  • Coronary arterial calcification indicating CAD
  • upper lung hyperlucency and decreased upper lung vascular markings
  • Normal heart size and configuration.
• 2025-04-18 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Left bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-02-24 15:02 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • blood clot and crust at right palate defect, surgicel cover
• 2025-02-24 09:50 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • STSG in place, some blood clot over STSG site, no active bleeding, no oozing
  • smooth NPx, OPx, HPx, no bloody content over hypopharynx
  • Post OP wound bleeding
• 2025-02-13 Pathology - oral cancer (wide excision without lymphnode)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Palate, labeled “main tumor”, right, wide excision — Squamous cell carcinoma, recurrent
    • Eustachian tube, right, wide excision — Free of carcinoma
    • Pathology stage: rpT1Nx(cM0); Stage I, at least
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgical Procedure(s): Wide excision
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: Right palate
      • Lymph node dissection: No
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
    • Specimen Size: 3.6 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm (“main tumor”), 1.9 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm (right Eustachian tube)
    • Tumor Site: Palate; Laterality: Right
    • Tumor Focality: Single focus
    • Tumor Size: 1.5 x 1.0 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: No ulcer
    • Gross Tumor Extension: Tumor invades muscular layer
    • All for section and labeled: A1= tumor + anterior margin, 2= tumor + superior margin, A3= tumor + base margin, B= right Eustachian tube. F2025-00051 FSA1= psterior superior, anterior superior, posterior margin, FSA2= inferior deep margin and superior deep margin.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G1 (well differentiated)
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: To muscle layer
      • Depth of Invasion: 5 mm
      • Worst Pattern of Invasion (WPOI): WPOI 1-4
    • Margins:
      • All margins are free of carcinoma
      • Distance from closest margin: 0.5 cm (deep margin)
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Neck Lymph Nodes: Not submitted
    • Surgical margins received for frozen section, including psterior superior, anterior superior, posterior margin, inferior deep margin and superior deep margin: Free of carcinoma
• 2025-01-21 Sonography - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Liver:
      • Slightly heteroechoic liver texture was noted. A 0.8 cm hyperechoic lesion at S7
  • Diagnosis:
    • Probably parenchymal liver disease
    • Hepatic tumor, rule out hemangioma
• 2025-01-17 PET
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in the right aspect of the palate and mildly to moderately increased FDG uptake in the right oropharyngeal wall. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral shoulders and hips, probably benign joint lesions.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys, probably physiological accumulation of FDG.
• 2025-01-09 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Oral cavity, palate medial side, right, biopsy— granulation tissue
    • Oral cavity, palate lateral side, right, biopsy— squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
      
  • Microscopically, section A shows necrotic debris, granulation tissue and leukocytic infiltrate. Section B shows moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma consisting of nests of non-keratinized squamous tumor cells with necrotic debris and actinomyces-like bacteria.
• 2025-01-09 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Finding
    • Scope: right hard palate and soft palate partial tissue defect with exudate caoting, local treatment done; defect medial and lateral edge reddish swelling (granulation ?) with necrotic whitish tissue at lateral edge, both area biopsy done, no gross tumor found at hypopharynx
  • Conclusion
    • right palatal cancer recurrence s/p op on 2024-11-27
    • palatal lesion, biopsy done
• 2024-11-28 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, junction of right soft palate and hard palate, wide excision — Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Resection margins, tumor, wide excision — Tumor present at deep margin (base)
    • Resection margins, frozen (F2024-00510) — Free, including 1. Anterior margin, E-tube anterior part 2. Posterior margin 3. Medial margin 4. Lateral margin 5. Anterior deep margin and 6. Posterior deep margin
    • Lymph node — Not received
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT2, if cN0 and cM0, stage II
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgical Procedure(s): wide excision
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: junction of right soft palate and hard palate
      • Other part(s) included: bone tissue, 1.3 x 1.2 cm
      • Lymph node dissection: Not received
    • Specimen Integrity: Intact
    • Specimen Size: 3 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm tied by unlabelled stitch (12’ margin told by surgeon)
    • Tumor Site: palate
    • Tumor Focality: solitary
    • Tumor Size: 1.2 x 1.0 cm Tumor thickness (for pT1 and pT2 tumors only): 0.8 cm invasive depth
    • Mucosal Surface: elevated tumor
    • Gross Tumor Extension (specify): 0.8 cm
    • All embedded for sections as cassette A1-A3: 12’ margin (green ink) + tumor + base, A4: lateral margin with bone tissue, A5: lateral margin without bone tissue [Reference: frozen F2024-00510 FSA: 1. Anterior margin, E-tube anterior part (ink) + 2. Posterior margin, FSB: 3. Medial margin + 4. Lateral margin (blue ink) + 5. Anterior deep margin (green ink) and 6. Posterior deep margin (yellow ink)]
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: squamous cell carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: 0.8 cm
    • Margins: tumor present at base (deep margin), 0.4 cm from 12’ margin, 0.5 cm from 6’ margin, 0.8 cm from lateral margin with bone and 0.7 cm from lateral margin without bone tissue
    • Lymph-Vascular Space Invasion: absent
    • Perineural Invasion: absent
    • Neck Lymph Nodes: Not received
• 2024-11-26 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Left bundle branch block
• 2024-11-26 CXR
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2024-11-19 MRI - nasopharynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
  • comparison: 2024/08/01, 2024/02/26, 2023/06/20 MRI
    • Post fat-containing flap reconstruction surgery with clips/sutures retention and/or bony defect in right tongue and submandibular space. No obvious focal recurrent mass.
    • No obvious abnormal enhancement after contrast medium administration in the operated area.
    • Right oropharyngeal CA, post CCRT. Remarkably regressed primary tumor and neck LAPs. Neck soft tissue swelling, post R/T.
  • IMP:
    • Right oropharyngeal CA, post CCRT. Near complete remission.
    • Post OP at right hemitongue and submandibular space, suggest follow up.
    • Right hard palate tumor?
  • Oralcavity
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:2 N:0 M:0 STAGE:II
• 2024-11-18 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the left clavicle bone, and increased activity in the maxilla and right humerous, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change, bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, mandible, some T- and L-spine, bilateral S-I joints, hips, and left knee.
• 2024-11-14 Sonography - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • A hyperechoic nodule (0.87x1.84cm) in S7 of liver.
    • Gallbladder stones (2-4mm).
    • Normal appearance of pancreatic head. The other portions of pancreas masked by gastric/ bowel gas.
      
    • R/O left renal cysts (1.50x2.09cm, 1.37x1.62cm).
  • IMP: A hyperechoic nodule (0.87x1.84cm) in S7 of liver r/o hemangioma. Gallbladder stones (2-4mm). R/O left renal cysts (1.50x2.09cm, 1.37x1.62cm).
• 2024-11-07 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Labeled as “right hard palate”, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma
  • Section shows tissue with infiltration of angulated squamous cell carcinoma and marked stromal fibrosis.
• 2024-09-23 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Diagnosis:
    • Soft palate main tumor, right, s/p UFUR?, excision (S2024-19702A) — suamous cell carcinoma , residual
    • Soft palate tumor, anterior margin, excision (S2024-19702B) — ulcer and granulation tissue. No tumor.
    • YypT1 ypNx (if cM0); ypStage: I, at least.
  • Macroscopic examination
    • Surgical Procedure(s): excision
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: Soft palate main tumor, right (S2024-19702A):
      • Other part(s) included: anterior margin, (S2024-19702B)
      • Lymph node dissection: no,
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
    • Specimen Size:
      • Greatest dimensions: Soft palate main tumor, right (S2024-19702A): 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm (suture at 12 o’clock)
      • Additional dimensions (if more than one part): anterior margin, (S2024-19702B): 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.2
    • Depth of invasion: 2 mm
    • Tumor Site:
      • Soft palate main, right
      • Laterality: right
    • Tumor Focality: single focus
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: multiple foci up to 0.2 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if available): 0.2 x 0.1 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: ulcerated
    • Gross Tumor Extension: submucosa
    • Tissue for sections: A1: parallel vertical sections of 12 o’clock margin; A2: thru cut from 3 o’clock margin (inked blue) to center to 9 o’clock margin (inked orange); A3: parallel vertical sections of 6 o’clock margin; B: separated anterior margin.
  • Microscopic examination
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma, classical type.
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: submucosa.
    • Margins (obtained from the main resection specimen):
      • Margins uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
        • Distance from closest margin: <1 mm , 12 o’clock margin, 3 mm from other margins.
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: not identified
    • Neck Lymph Nodes: no lymph node submitted
• 2024-09-19
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P tracheostomy.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
  • S/P N-G tube insertion.
• 2024-09-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (141 - 104) / 141 = 26.24%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 26.2
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 32.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Poor LV systolic function, generalized hypokinesis, dyskinesis at LV Mid-septum and apex
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Moderate MR
    • Mild AR
• 2024-09-06 Pathology - oral cancer (wide excision without lymph node)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Soft tissue, neck, right, excision
      • chronic inflammation with fibrosis
    • Posterior mouth floor, right, wide excision
      • moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
      • margin free
    • Bone, mandible, right, segmental mandibulectomy
      • negative for malignancy
    • Soft palate, right, wide excision
      • moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
      • margin positive
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: TNM tumor staging will discuss in ENT tumor board.
  • Macroscopic examination:
    • Surgical Procedure(s):
      • Tracheotomy
      • Wide excision of right posterior mouth floor cancer with segmental mandibulectomy
      • Wide excision of right soft palate tumor
      • Tooth extraction #17 and #22
      • 5 bottles of margins for frozen section
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: right posterior mouth floor
      • Other part(s) included: right soft palate and right neck
      • Lymph node dissection: no
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
      • Specimen Size:
        • Neck, right: 3 pieces, up to 1 cm
        • Posterior mouth floor, right: 5.5x5x3.7 cm in total, right mandible bone: 5x3.5x 1.5 cm
        • Soft palate, right: 0.9x0.5x0.4 cm
    • Depth of invasion: Posterior mouth floor: 5 mm; Soft palate: 3 mm
      • Tumor Site: posterior mouth floor and soft palate
      • Laterality: right
      • Tumor Focality: multifocal, x2 (right soft palate and right posterior mouth floor)
    • Tumor Size:
      • Posterior mouth floor, right: 1.5x0.7 cm
      • Soft palate, right: 0.4x0.3 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: ulcerated
    • Gross Tumor Extension: submucosa
    • Sections are taken and labeled as follows: F2024-374FSA1-3: mouth floor margin,s, S2024-18678A:neck, B1:inner gum, B2:anterior cut end, B3:posterior cut end, B4-9:tumor, B10:mandible bone, C: soft palate
  • Microscopic examination:
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: submucosa
    • Margins (obtained from the main resection specimen):
      • Mouth floor, right: Margins uninvolved
        • Distance from closest margin: 2 mm away from posterior margin
      • Soft palate, right: Margin involved
        
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: present
    • Neck Lymph Nodes: not included
• 2024-08-26 PET
  • The lesion of iIncreased FDG uptake in the right anterolateral aspect of the tongue is old and comes to less evident compared with the previous study on 2024-04-23, compatible with malignancy s/p treatment. However, a new lesion of increased FDG uptake in the right aspect of soft palate is noted in the current study, suspected residual/recurrent tumor.
    
  • The lesion of glucose hypermetabolism in the left posterior dorsal tongue is old and becomes less evident, probably benig in nature. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism around left shoulder, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Right tongue cancer s/p treatment with suspected residual/recurrent tumor in the right anterolateral aspect of the tongue and right aspect of soft palate, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-08-21 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy (Y1)
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Labeled as “1. Posterior mouth floor ulcerative granular lesion, right”, excision biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma. An addendum report of the result of IHC stain of p16 will be followed.
    • Labeled as “2. left dorsal tongue nodule”, excision biopsy — benign polyp
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows multiple pieces of squamous mucosa lined tissue with small foci of squamous cell carcinoma ( 1 mm x 1 mm) and pseudoepithelial hyperplasia. An addendum report of the result of IHC stain of p16 will be followed.
      • IHC stain: (S2024-17351A): p16 (-).
    • Section shows polypid tissue lined by hyperplastic squamous mucosa.
• 2024-08-20 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Left bundle branch block
• 2024-08-20 CXR
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2024-08-01 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings:
    • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2024/04/20.
    • Post-operation change of right tongue without obvious residual or recurrent tumor.
    • Almost complete absence of abnormal intensity and abnormal enhancement at right oropharynx and masticator space.
    • Severe paranasal sinusitis.
    • Soft tissue swelling over whole neck with subcutaneous fatty strandings.
• 2024-07-18 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Labeled as “right mouth floor lesion”, biopsy — necrotic tissue with a few low grade dysplastic squamous mucosa. The possibility of a more advanced lesion cannot be excluded.
  • Section shows cell debris, necrotic tissue, acute inflammatory exudates with a few low grade dysplastic squamous mucosa demonstrating destorted architecture. The possibility of a more advanced lesion cannot be excluded. Further work up or excision might be considered.
• 2024-06-20 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Left bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-06-20 CXR
  • Essential negative findings of the air way, mediastinum, heart, lungs, pleura, diaphragm and chest walls.
  • Presence of calcification of the intima at the aortic knob.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion at left jugular/subclavian region.
  • Fracture of the distal clavicle, at left.
• 2024-05-09 Pathololgy - tongue/tonsil tumor resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tongue, right, wide excision — Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Lymph nodes, right, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/7)
    • Pathology stage: pT4aN0(cM0); Stage IVA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgical Procedure(s): Wide excision + right selective neck dissection
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: Tongue
      • Lymph node dissection: Yes, including level III, level I and level II
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
    • Specimen Size: 5.9 x 4.2 x 1.8 cm
    • Tumor Site: Tongue; Laterality: Right
    • Tumor Focality: Single focus
    • Tumor Size: 4.2 x 3.1 cm
    • Mucosal Surface : Intact
    • Gross Tumor Extension: Tumor invades muscular layer
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: A= level III LNs, B1-B2= level II LNs, C1-C3 = level I LNs, D1-D2= superficial level II LNs, and E= deep level II LNs, D1= tumor + closest margin, D2= tumor + deep margin, D3= tumor + lateral margin, D4= non-tumor, E= “tongue margin, left”, F=- posterior tongue, left”. F2024-00184 FSA1= right anterior margin, right posterior margin, FSA2= right anterior deep margin, right deep margin of tongue, FSA3= right posterior deep margin and left tongue margin.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2 (moderate differentiated)
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: To muscle layer ; Depth of Invasion: 14 mm
    • Worse pattern of invasion (WPOI): WPOI-5
    • Margins: Margins free, Distance from closest margin: Cannot be assessed
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Neck Lymph Nodes: Negative (0/7)
      • Ipsilateral:
        • Number of LN examined: 0 (level III), 3 (level II), 4 (level III)
        • Number of LN metastasis: 0
    • Specimen labeled “left tongue margin”: Free of tumor
    • Specimen labeled “left posterior tongue”: Free of tumor
    • Surgical margins received for frozen section, labeled “left tongue margin”: Involved by carcinoma
    • Surgical margins received for frozen section, including right anterior margin, right posterior margin, right anterior deep margin, right deep margin of tongue, right posterior deep margin: Free of tumor
• 2024-04-23 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right anterolateral aspect of the tongue, compatible with malignancy in this region.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left posterior dorsal tongue. The nature is to be determined (inflammation/infection? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism around left shoulder. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys, probably physiological accumulation of FDG.
• 2024-04-22 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum GC, biopsy — Ulcer, H pylori NOT present
  • Section shows benign gastric mucosal tissue and ulcer debris with chronic inflammation. H. pylori NOT present.
• 2024-04-22 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Gastric polyps, body and fundus, supect fundic gland polyps
    • Gastric shallow ulcers, antrum, GC, s/p biopsy.
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test.
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-04-22 Sonograpy - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with fat attenuation. suboptimal exam of liver because of fatty liver change: liver lesion may be obscured.
      • A hyperechoic lesion was noted in S5-S6: size about 1.92cm: hemangioma may be the first consideration.
      • A hyperechoic lesion was noted in S3: size about 1.26cm: hemangioma may be the first consideration.
      • A hyperechoic lesion was noted in S7-S8: size about 0.91cm: hemangioma may be the first consideration.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No CBD dilatation. Sludge and stone up to 1.01cm was found.
      • A few polyps up to 0.6cm were found.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail; increased brightness of pancreas parenchyma
  • Diagnosis:
    • mild fatty liver
    • liver hyperechoic tumors, three
    • gallbladder stones and sludge
    • GB polyps
    • fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with previous image study: further study such as CT scan/MRI if clinically needed
• 2024-04-20 MRI - nasopharynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • comparison: 2024/02/26, 2023/06/20 MRI
    • Thick right hemitongue soft tissue mass, up to 3.7 cm. A small noduel in left posterior dorsal tongue surface?
    • Right oropharyngeal CA, post CCRT. Remarkably regressed primary tumor and neck LAPs. Neck soft tissue swelling, post R/T.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well heterogenous enhancement of right hemitongue mass and left posterior tongue nodule.
      
    • Residual small neck LNs.
  • IMP:
    • Right oropharyngeal CA, post CCRT. Near complete remission.
    • R/O Right hemitongue (T2) and left dorsal posterior tongue (T1) CAs.
  • Oralcavity
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:2 N:0 M:0 STAGE:II
• 2024-04-19 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Left bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-12 Pathology - tongue biopsy
  • Tongue, right, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections of show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident. Superficial ulcer and granulation tissue can be identified also.
• 2024-04-11 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Finding
    • Oral cavity and orohparynx: a 3~4x1.5cm ulcer with induration at right tongue border, biopsy done; a 1.5x1cm nodule with smooth suface at left dorsal tongue
    • Scope: right nasal floor smooth, right nasopharynx smooth, no tumor found at oropharynx and hypopharynx, tongue base smooth.
  • Conclusion
    • right oropharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT, no evidence of tumor recurrence via socpe exam
    • right tongue lesion, biopsy done
• 2024-03-11 Sonography - thyroid
  • Clinical Diagnosis: Enlargement
  • Cervical Lymph Nodes: No current enlargement
  • Ultrasound Results - Echogenicity: Heterogeneous echogenicity
  • Diagnosis: Thyroid nodule
• 2024-02-29 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Left tongue, biopsy — Chronic inflammation with fungal infection, compatible with candidiasis
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of squamous hyperplasia with lymphocytic infiltrate and some fungal hyphae and spores, morphology compatible with candidiasis and positive for PAS special stain. No underlying stromal tissue included. Clinical correlation is advised
• 2024-02-26 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Finding
    • Sub-optimal imaging quality due to motion artifacts.
    • Almost complete absence of abnormal intensity and abnormal enhancement at right oropharynx and masticator space.
  • IMP:
    • C/W advanced oropharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT, with almost complete remission, stationary as compared with MRI on 20231024. Suggest regular clinical check-up and imaging follow-up.
• 2024-01-31 MRI - L-spine
  • annulus tear in the L4/5 disc
  • herniated discs in the L3/4 and L5/S1 discs
• 2024-01-11 KUB
  • Degenerative change of the thoracic and lumbar spine with spurs formation and narrowed intervertebral disc spaces.
• 2023-12-07 Pathology - tongue biopsy
  • Oral cavity, right tongue, biopsy — ulcer with acute and chronic inflammation
  • Section shows squamous mucosa with ulcer and acute and chronic inflammation.
• 2023-10-26 Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • RE type C; LE type A.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 46 dB HL; LE 33 dB HL.
    • RE mild to profound MHL.
    • LE normal to severe SNHL.
• 2023-10-24 MRI - nasopharynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • comparison: 2023/06/20 MRI
    • Right oropharyngeal CA, post CCRT. Remarkably regressed primary tumor and neck LAPs. Neck soft tissue swelling, post R/T.
    • After IV contrast administration shows faint heterogenous enhancement.
      
    • Residual small neck LNs.
  • IMP:
    • Right oropharyngeal CA, post CCRT. Remarkably regressed primary tumor and neck LAPs. Neck soft tissue swelling, post R/T. Chronic right mastoiditis.
• 2023-08-02 Sonography - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study due to poor echowindow by bowel gas
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Gallbladder polyp
    • Renal cyst, left kidney
  • Suggestion:
    • Due to suboptimal study, please arrange other image for infection survey by clinical condition
• 2023-07-31 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:10.59cm uneven surface
      • L’t:10.51cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Sinus Not Dilated
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: cortical 1.45 cm
      • L’t: cortical 0.79 cm
    • Stone None
    • Mass None
  • Interpretation:
    • Bilateral renal cysts.
• 2023-07-31 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (86 - 49) / 86 = 43.02%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 42
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 45
  • Conclusion:
    • s/p CABG; moderately abnormal LV systolic function with anteroseptal wall hypokinesia
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr. 1
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Decreasing TAPSE.
• 2023-06-21 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right posterolateral aspect of the tongue, compatible with the primary tongue cancer.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in several level III/V lymph nodes of the right neck, highly suspected metastatic nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in at least two level III/V lymph nodes of the left neck, probably reactive or metastatic nodes.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in soft tissue in the left anterior chest wall, probably post-traumatic change.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left shoulder, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Tongue cancer s/p treatment with tumor recurrence, rcTxNxM0, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-06-20 MRI - nasopharynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • A right posterior lateral tongue and oropharygeal wall tumor mass, up to 5.4 cm. Invasion of right medial pterygoid muscle was noted.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor..
    • Multiple enlarged bil. neck LNs.
  • IMP:
    • Right oropharyngeal CA, T4bN2cM0, Stage IVB (P16-), stage III (P16+).
  • p16 (+) Oropharnx
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T: 4(T_value) N: 2(N_value) M: 0(M_value) STAGE: III(Stage_value) T4BN2CM0 stage IVB if P16-
• 2023-06-19 Sonography - abdomen
  • mild fatty liver
  • liver hyperechoic tumor
  • gallbladder stone
  • fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2023-06-08 Pathology - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal biopsy
  • Labeled as “right anterior pilla”, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Section shows squamous cell carcinoma.
  • IHC stains: p16 (<50%).
• 2023-06-08 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
    • right tongue base bulging
  • Conclusion
    • suspected right oropharyngeal cancer
• 2023-05-31 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth nasopharynx, leukoplakia over R retromolar trigone, bulging over R peritonsillar region, prominent right tongue base

[consultation]

• 2025-04-22 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • for recurrent of tongue cancer
    • This 71 y.o male was a casre with past history of
      • hypertention
      • type II diabetes mellitus
      • dyslipidemia under medication control
      • coronary artery disease post CABG in 2023-02
    • He also had history of
      • Left tongue cancer s/p wide excision + left selective neck dissection (level I~IV) at our hospital on 2006/07/24.
      • Right tongue SCC s/p wide excision at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital in 2021/12.
      • Right oropharyngeal cancer, cT4aN2bM0 s/p CCRT since 2023/07/07 to 2023/09/06.
      • Right tongue cancer rpT4aN0M0, stage IVA status post wide excision, right selective neck dissection (level I/II/III) and local tongue flap reconstruction on 2024/05/08.
      • Right tongue cancer recurrence at right mouth floor, rpT4aN0M0, stage IV status post wide excision of right posterior mouth floor and right soft palate with segmental mandibulectomy, free flap reconstruction for oral mucosal defect, right mandibular body reconstruction with reconstruction plate on 2024/09/06.
      • right palate cancer s/p re-excision on 2024-9-20.
      • right palate cancer s/p right soft palate tumor wide excision on 2024-11-27, pT2N0M0, stage II.
      • right palate tumor recurrence s/p wide excision and STSG reconstruction on 2025-02-12. The patient was discharged under stable condition on 2025/02/20.
    • This time, he was admitted due to aspiration pneumonia. However, due to recurrent of tongue cancer, we would like to assess whether there is still a therapeutic role for chemotherapy in this patient’s management.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of metachronous oral cancer complicated withe aspiration pneumonia is noted. I am consulted for further mangement.
    • My suggestions would be:
      • Discuss with patient family today or tomorrow
      • Wating for the result of MRI on 2025-05-07.
      • If recurrence, consider surgical intervention. If OP is feasible, may give with oral UFUR / Folina as adjuvant therapy (dissolve the capsule in 10-20mL of warm water at approximately 37’C. Administer immediately after dissolution via tube feeding (shaking vigorously may cause foaming)); If OP is not feasible, may consider check PD-L1 expression for anti-PD-1 plus afatbinib treatment.
• 2025-02-24 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3, Dental/Gum Problem > Coagulation Disorder - Moderate or Mild Bleeding. Reports recent discharge last week after oral cancer surgery by Dr. Huang TongCun, now experiencing bleeding.
    • Hx:
      • Right palate cancer status post right palate tumor wide excision and STSG repair on 2025-02-12
      • Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
      • Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
      • Mixed hyperlipidemia
      • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • A
    • S
      • s/p R palate tumor wide excision and STSG reconstruction on 2025/02/12
      • removed tie-over on 2025/02/18, fair STSG condition back then
      • Now wound oozing twice since yesterday after parmasone use
    • O
      • Lab: HB 14
      • Local finding: STSG in place, some blood clot over STSG site, no active bleeding, no oozing
      • Scope: Smooth NPx, OPx, HPx, no bloody content over hypopharynx
    • A
      • Post OP wound bleeding
    • P
      • local treatment done
      • Transamin use
      • ENT OPD follow up this afternoon
• 2024-05-08 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • This 70 y/o man has history, history of history of hypertention, type II diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia under medication control and coronary artery disease post CABG in 2023-02.
    • He is a case of right tongue cancer admission for the scheduled surgery of tongue tumor wide excision +neck dissection on 2024/05/08.
    • Hyperglycemia noted during admission, 2024/05/07 one touch sugar: 318, his regular OHA as follows: Trasiba 12u QN, Galvus met 1# po bid, Relinide 1# po tid.
    • We request your consultation for sugar control.
  • A
    • This 70 year old male with hypertension, type 2 DM, dyslipidemia, CAD, and was admitted for tongue tumor rescetion. We were consulted for blood sugar control.
    • S:
      • operation scheduled on 2024-05-08
    • O:
      • BH: 162 cm, BW: 77.8 kg
        
      • Medication in OPD: Tresiba 12u, Galvus met 1# BID, Repaglinide 1# TID
      • Medication during hospitalization:
      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): not avalible
      • HbA1c: 6.5% (2024/02/22)
      • F/S: 2024/05/06 2024/05/07
        • 0600 191
        • 1100 371 +4
        • 1700 285 +12
        • 2100 478 +6
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
      • Hypothyroidism
    • Suggestions:
      • For op scheduled on 2024/05/08, please DC Galvus met 1# BID, Repaglinide 1# TID. And tapper down Tresiba to 6U.
      • Novorapid 5u TIDAC with scale (must eat immediately after injection)
        • F/S < 80 or NPO => NovoRapid hold
        • F/S 081~100 => NovoRapid -3U
        • F/S 101~120 => NovoRapid -1U
        • F/S 201~250 => NovoRapid +1U
        • F/S 251~300 => NovoRapid +2U
        • F/S 301~350 => NovoRapid +3U
        • F/S > 350 => NovoRapid +4U
      • If adding a sugar-containing IV drip, please include Regular Insulin (RI) in IV form. (For Taita No.5 bags, add 8-10 units of RI per bag; for D5W (5% Dextrose in Water) bags, add 3-5 units of RI per bag).
      • Feel free to concact us, I would like to follow up this patient
      • Arrange Meta OPD follow up after discharge
• 2024-05-06 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • This 70 y/o man is a case of right tongue cancer. He was admitted for the scheduled surgery of tongue cancer wide excision on 2024/05/08. We request your consultation of dental evaluation.
  • A
    • This is a 70-year-old male patient suffering from SCC of right tongue, cT2N0M0, stage II and is scheduled for surgical intervention on 2024/05/08. This time, I was consulted for pre-OP dental evaluation
    • S:
      • Presurgical evaluation
    • O:
      • Panoramic findings:
        • Missing: 17,23,25,26,27,28,36,35,34,32-42
        • Impaction: Nil
        • Caries: 15,22,47
        • Crown and bridges: 16,33XXXX43,46
      • Residual roots of tooth 15 and 22 were noted.
      • Ill-fitting crown with secondary caries and apical periodontitis of tooth 16 and 46 was noted.
      • Poor oral hygiene
    • P:
      • Explained the findings and treatment plan to the patient
      • Suggestion: Extraction of tooth 16,15,22,46.
• 2023-08-14 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For radiotherapy
    • This 69 y/o male had hisory of tonge ca, stage IV. This time, he was admitted for HHS with acute hypoxic respiratory failure. Now, he transfer to ward under stable condition. We need your help for radiotherapy. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • This 69 Y/O male suffers from right oropharyngeal cancer, p16 < 50%, SqCC, with invasion of tongue, right medial pterygoid muscle, cT4bN2cM0, stage IVA (HPV-); ECOG =1.
    • His previous treatment:
      • RT dose: 3200cGy/16 fractions (6 MV photon) to Rt ORX tumor & neck LAPs, 2023/07/07 to 2023/07/28.
      • Cisplatin: 2023/07/12, 2023/07/19, 2023/07/26.
    • CCRT was interrupted due to HHS with acute hypoxic respiratory failure on 2023/07/29. At present, most of his CCRT side effects recovers well and NG tube has been inserted for nutrtional support. Partial regression of right ORX tumor is impressed. Radiotherapy will be re-started today.
• 2023-08-14 Rehabiliation
  • Q
    • For reconditioning
    • This 69 y/o male had hisory of tonge ca, stage IV. This time, he was admitted for HHS with acute hypoxic respiratory failure. Now, he transfer to ward under stable condition. We need your help for rehabilitation and swallow traning. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • Physical examination
      • 2023/08/14 08:33 T/P/R: 37.0’C / 80bpm / 18bpm BP:120/58mmHg
      • Body weight: 77.2
      • Consciousness: E4V5M6
      • Cognition: intact
      • Speech: dysarthria (+)
      • Swallowing: NG (+)
      • Sphincter: Foley (+), stool incontinence with diaper
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 4+/4
        • LUE/LLE 4+/4
      • Functional status: sit up under modA with fair balance; (according to his son) stand up under contact guard with poor balance
      • BADL: needs max assistance
      • O2: N/C 3L
      • sputum suction (+)
    • Assessment
      • Hypoxic acute respiratory failure status post Endotracheal and ventilator on 2023/07/30 with deconditioning
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperosmolarity
      • Right oropharyngeal cancer, cT4aN2bM0
      • Left tongue cancer status post wide excision and selective neck dissection history
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT and ST (swallowing therapy) rehabilitation programs; caregiver training.
      • Goal: recondition, improve endurance and muscle strength, improve swallowing ability.
• 2023-06-21 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This 69 y/o man is a case of oropharyngeal cancer. He was admitted for cancer work up. After the cancer work up done, oropharyngeal cancer, stage IV was diagnosed. CCRT was indicated. We request your consultation for further evaluation.
  • A
    • Subjective:
      • Previous RT: denied.
        
      • Other disease: DM under insulin control; HTN, minor stroke; CAD.
      • Family history: denied.
      • Habit: Alcohol: denied; Smoking: quitted for 8 yr; betel nut: denied.
      • Married. Caregiver: his wife, daughter, son. Job: retired taxi driver. No or mild economic stress.
      • Language: Mandarin. Taiwanese.
      • Religion: Taoism.
    • Objective:
      • General Condition-ECOG: 1.
      • PE, 2023/06/21: No palpable SCF LNs.
      • Pathology, 2023/06/08, Labeled as right anterior pilla, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma. IHC stains: p16 (<50%).
      • Images:
        • MRI, 2023/06/20: A right posterior lateral tongue and oropharygeal wall tumor mass, up to 5.4 cm. Invasion of right medial pterygoid muscle was noted. Multiple enlarged bil. neck LNs. IMP: Right oropharyngeal CA, cT4bN2cM0, Stage IVB (P16-), stage III (P16+).
        • CXR, Liver echo, 2023/06: negative for metastasis; small liver hemangioma.
        • PET, 2023/06/21: Pending report; No distant metastasis is impressed.
        • Dental consultation: pending.
    • Diagnosis:
      • Right oropharyngeal cancer, p16+, SqCC, with invasion of tongue, right medial pterygoid muscle, cT4bN2cM0, stage III (HPV+); ECOG = 1.
    • Plan:
      • Please consult Oral Surgery first to assess whether tooth extraction is necessary.
      • CCRT to ORX tumor and LAPs for 7140cGy/34 fx is suggested for locoregional control.
      • Possible radiation toxicity is told to him, his wife and son. CT simulation is arranged on 2023-06-28, 13:30 (if no need of tooth extraction). Diet education is given.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-02-12
  • Surgery
    • Wide excision of right palate tumor with STSG reconstruction
  • Finding
    • A 1.5*1 cm reddish lesion over lateral edge of right patatal defect
    • Posterior superior/Anterior superior/Posterior/Inferior deep/Posterior deep margin were sent for forzen section: all negative for malignancy
• 2025-02-06
  • Surgery
    • Exploration and hemostasis of oral bleeding
  • Finding
    • Residual wound at palatal defect area, mild oozing after removing blood clot
• 2024-11-24
  • Surgery
    • Right soft palate tumor wide excision
  • Finding
    • A 1.2*1.0 cm reddish mass over the junction of right soft palate and hard palate
      • s/p tumor wide excision with part of alveolar process of maxilla, soft palate and hard palate
    • Frozen section showed negative at all margin:
      • Anterior margin, E-tube anterior part
      • Posterior margin
      • Medial margin
      • Lateral margin
      • Anterior deep margin
      • Posterior deep margin
    • nasogastric tube placement, fixed at 60cm
• 2024-09-20
  • Surgery
    • Excision of soft palate tumor
  • Finding
    • Right soft palate wound with exudate coating
    • No finding of abscess or hematoma in previous neck wound
• 2024-09-06 15:30
  • Surgery
    • free right anterolateral thigh perforator flap reconstruction to the defect of right tongue, mouth floor, and cheek
    • open reduction and internal fixation of right mandibular body with reconstruction plate
  • Finding
    • 8cm X 7cm mucosal defect over tongue, mouth floor, and buccal region, with lost muscles of tongue and all muscles of right mouth floor, and a 3.3 cm segment of mandibular body
    • free flap: right anterolateral thigh perforator flap
      • size of flap: 8cm X 7cm X 6cm
      • pedicle of flap: descending branches of lateral circumflex artery and vein from left profundus femoris system, 1A1V
      • numbers and type of perforators: 2, intra-muscular
      • recepient vessels: left facial artery and vein at the level of submandibular region
      • design of flap: two perforators supporting the skin-paddle for oral inner lining, and the part of the vastus lateralis muscle between the 2 perforators for month-floor-filling
      • ischemic time: 2H 45M
      • fair prefusion and color of the flap at the end of the operation
      • primary closure of the flap donor wound
    • The aligment of the segment-lost mandible was kept by a reconstruction plate and 4 screws
• 2024-09-06 09:15
  • Surgery
    • Tracheotomy
    • Wide excision of right posterior mouth floor cancer with segmental mandibulectomy
    • Wide excision of right soft palate tumor
    • Tooth extraction #17 and #22
  • Finding
    • Insertion of Rota-Trach 7.52.
    • Right posterior mouth floor 2x1cm wound with exudate coating (main tumor)
    • Right soft palate reddish lesion, around 0.5x0.5cm
• 2024-08-21
  • Surgery
    • Oral tumor excision        
  • Finding
    • Right posterior mouth floor ulcerative granular lesion, about 0.5 x 1.5 cm
    • Left dorsal tongue nodule, 0.2 cm
• 2024-05-08
  • Surgery
    • Tongue cancer wide excision, right
    • Selective neck dissection, right (level I/II/III)
    • Tooth extraction (# 16,15,22)
    • Local tongue flap for closure of tongue wound, Terudermis for covering tongue wound
    • Nasogastric tube insertion
  • Finding
    • Right tongue 4*3 cm indurated tumor mass
    • Left dorsal tongue 1*1 cm lesion
    • Decayed teeth (#16, #15, #22), removed
• 2023-11-13
  • Surgery
    • Right grommet insertion        
  • Finding
    • Chronic otitis media with effusion, right
• 2023-07-10
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation
  • Finding
    • via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7fr Kabi set
    • fixed at 19cm

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2023-09-05 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) + NS 1000mL (Y-sited carboplatin) (carboplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-30 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) + NS 1000mL (Y-sited carboplatin) (carboplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-26 - carboplatin AUC 2 210mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) + NS 1000mL (Y-sited carboplatin) (carboplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-19 - carboplatin AUC 2 200mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) + NS 1000mL (Y-sited carboplatin) (carboplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-12 - carboplatin AUC 2 170mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) + NS 1000mL (Y-sited carboplatin) (carboplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-05-26

This 71-year-old male with a complex history of recurrent, multifocal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oropharynx and oral cavity (right tongue, floor of mouth, and palate) has undergone multiple surgeries including wide excisions, STSG, free flap reconstruction, and radiotherapy. Imaging (PET 2025-05-12, MRI 2025-05-07) confirms new recurrent disease in the oropharynx and oral cavity. As of 2025-05-26, he remains in stable condition, planned for further chemotherapy. Renal function is preserved (CCr 82.3 mL/min on 2025-05-24), and hematologic parameters show no major cytopenias despite chronic inflammation (CRP peaked at 8.4 mg/dL on 2025-04-18, now downtrending). Blood glucose is moderately elevated with known type 2 DM, previously managed with Tresiba (insulin degludec) and oral agents.

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Problem 1. Locoregionally Recurrent Multifocal Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

• Objective
  • Recurrent SCC documented via pathology and imaging:
    • Right tongue cancer recurrence s/p wide excision (2024-05-08; depth 14 mm, WPOI-5, perineural invasion)
    • Right mouth floor and palate recurrence (2024-09-06, 2024-11-24, 2025-02-12); multiple resections, some margins involved or close
    • Recent recurrence again noted in 2025:
      • PET (2025-05-12): new FDG-avid lesions in right lateral oropharynx, tongue, mouth floor
      • MRI (2025-05-07): infiltrative mass in right sublingual/submandibular space with contrast enhancement
  • Prior therapy includes:
    • CCRT (2023-07 to 2023-09) for oropharyngeal CA
    • Multiple surgeries (2024-05, 2024-09, 2024-11, 2025-02)
    • Port-A present (CXR 2025-05-23)
  • No overt metastasis per PET 2025-05-12
• Assessment
  • Recurrent, aggressive SCC involving multiple oral/oropharyngeal sites over 2 years; multifocal and radio-refractory
  • Given recent recurrence post-multimodal therapy, disease is locally advanced and likely functionally unresectable
  • NCCN 2025 supports systemic therapy ± palliative RT in such patients, especially with performance status ≤2
  • P16-negative disease (HPV-) and WPOI-5 indicate poorer prognosis
• Recommendation
  • Initiate systemic therapy: consider anti-PD-1 (e.g., pembrolizumab) ± chemotherapy or afatinib, if PD-L1 positive and fit for systemic treatment
  • Assess PD-L1 expression if not yet done
  • Consider pain and nutritional management (swallowing eval, dietician per NCCN survivorship support recommendations)
  • Continue supportive care

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Problem 2. Renal Function and Chemotherapy Clearance (not posted)

• Objective
  • CCr: 82.3 mL/min (2025-05-24)
  • SCr: stable from 1.08 (2025-02-11) → 0.79 (2025-05-24)
  • eGFR consistently >80 mL/min/1.73m² since March
  • 24hr urine Cr 936 mg/kg (2025-05-24), volume 2000 mL
• Assessment
  • Stable renal function, no current evidence of AKI or CKD
  • Adequate clearance for nephrotoxic chemotherapy (e.g., cisplatin alternatives or targeted agents)
  • Urea slightly elevated (BUN 24 on 2025-05-23) likely from catabolic state or mild dehydration
• Recommendation
  • No need for renal dose adjustment at this point
  • Ensure pre-chemotherapy hydration and monitor SCr, electrolytes
  • Consider baseline proteinuria assessment if nephrotoxic agents used

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Problem 3. Hematologic and Inflammatory Status (not posted)

• Objective
  • WBC: 18.36 x10³/uL with neutrophilia 86.4% (2025-05-23)
  • CRP down from 8.4 (2025-04-18) → 1.8 (2025-04-24), not repeated more recently
  • Hgb drop: 15.2 (2025-02-11) → 11.0 (2025-05-23); normocytic MCV 88.4
  • Platelets preserved (340 x10³/uL)
  • No overt bleeding (Stool OB negative on 2025-04-15)
• Assessment
  • Persistent mild normocytic anemia, likely chronic disease/inflammation or nutritional (possible folate/B12 deficiency)
  • Elevated WBC and neutrophilia may reflect underlying tumor-related inflammation or stress
  • CRP downtrend supports resolution of recent inflammatory insult
• Recommendation
  • Monitor Hgb trend closely; check iron, B12, folate
  • No transfusion needed at Hgb 11.0 unless symptomatic
  • Repeat CRP and peripheral smear if infection or marrow involvement is suspected

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Problem 4. Type 2 Diabetes and Glycemic Control

• Objective
  • HbA1c: 6.5% (2024-02-22), 6.2% (2024-12-26), stable
  • Glucose on 2025-04-18: 175 mg/dL
  • Prior regimen: Tresiba (insulin degludec) + Galvus Met (vildagliptin/metformin) + repaglinide
  • Insulin scaled perioperatively in 2024-05; variable F/S range: 133.7–341.6 (Sept 2024 blood gas)
• Assessment
  • Fair long-term control, but vulnerable to peri-treatment hyperglycemia
  • Chronic illness and chemotherapy may worsen glycemic lability
  • Risk of infection and delayed wound healing in poorly controlled states
• Recommendation
  • Continue insulin-based regimen during active cancer treatment
  • Monitor fasting glucose and consider endocrinology consult if persistent postprandial hyperglycemia
  • Reinforce dietary counseling and review corticosteroid use impact

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Problem 5. Cardiovascular Comorbidities and Onco-cardiology Risk

• Objective
  • History: CAD post-CABG (2023-02), LVEF 26% (2024-09-12), previously 43% (2023-07-31)
  • ECGs: chronic LBBB and left axis deviation (most recent 2025-04-18)
  • No reported angina, BP or HR instability
  • No cardiac-related admissions since early 2024
• Assessment
  • Significantly reduced LVEF → high risk for cardiotoxicity if anthracyclines used
  • Cardiomyopathy likely from ischemia ± prior CCRT (radiation-induced cardiac effects)
  • NCCN recommends cardiology input prior to initiating cardiotoxic systemic therapy
• Recommendation
  • Avoid anthracyclines and high-dose fluoropyrimidines
  • Baseline ECHO prior to systemic therapy if >3 months from last
  • Monitor for CHF symptoms; low threshold for cardio-oncology consult

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[lab data]

2025-04-29 Bone Marrow Chromosome Analysis

• Tissue Examined: Bone marrow
• Staining Method: G-Banding
• Colony number: NA
• Bands level: 450
• Chromosome Counts:
• 45-(), 46-(20), 47-(), Other-(), Total-(20)
• Karyotype: 46,XY[20]
• Interpretation:
  • Analysis of this bone marrow sample shows a male having 46,XY[20] karyotype. No chromosomal abnormality was detected.
• Note:
  • ROUTINE BANDED LEVEL DOES NOT RULE OUT REARRANGEMENT ONLY SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS OF RESOLUTIONS.

2025-04-15 B2-Microglobulin 36471 ng/mL

2025-04-14 HBsAg Nonreactive
2025-04-14 HBsAg (Value) 0.33 S/CO

2025-04-14 Anti-HBs 57.98 mIU/mL

2025-04-14 Anti-HBc Reactive
2025-04-14 Anti-HBc-Value 1.11 S/CO

2025-04-14 Anti-HCV Reactive
2025-04-14 Anti-HCV Value 2.63 S/CO

2025-04-11 FKLC 145.20 mg/L
2025-04-11 FLLC 173.23 mg/L
2025-04-11 FK/FL ratio 0.84 ratio

2025-04-09 Protein, total 10.4 g/dL
2025-04-09 Albumin 27.8 %
2025-04-09 Alpha-1 3.5 %
2025-04-09 Alpha-2 9.3 %
2025-04-09 Beta 6.1 %
2025-04-09 Gamma 53.3 %
2025-04-09 M-peak Positive
2025-04-09 A/G Ratio 0.40
2025-04-09 IgG/A/M Kappa/Lambda IgG + Kappa chain
2025-04-07 IgG (blood) 7193 mg/dL
2025-04-07 IgA 40 mg/dL
2025-04-07 IgM <20 mg/dL
2025-04-02 SCC (NM) 3.32 ng/mL

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-20 Peak Expiratory Flow, PEF
  • 490 L/min (93.1% pred)
• 2025-04-15 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with plasma cell myeloma
  • The section shows pictures as follows:
    • Mild hypercellularity, 50-60% for his age
    • Proliferation with focal aggregation of plasma cells, composed of 30-40% of nucleated cells in CD138 immunostain. The plasam cells also show kappa light chain restriction
    • Adequate megakaryocytes with focal hyposegmentation, highlight by CD61 immunostain
    • M/E ratio about 1/2, hypoplasia of myeloid series and mild hyperplasia of erythroid series, highlight by CD71 and MPO immunostains
    • No increase of blast, highlight by CD34 and CD117 immunostains
  • Please correlate with clinical information and bone marrow smear for conclusive diagnosis.
• 2025-04-08 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion more on right hemithorax is found.
    • Atrophy of bilateral kidneys with cystic change is found .
  • Imp:
    • Extensive bone mets, the origin should be further tracked.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Bilateral mild pleural effusion.
• 2025-04-05 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Faint alveolar opacity over left lower lobe is found.
  • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • S/p central line catheter placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
• 2025-04-03 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy (A) — Ulcer, H pylori NOT present
  • Stomach, body, biopsy (B) — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
• 2025-04-03 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Gastric ulcers, Forrest classification type III,antrum, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Gastric erosions body, s/p biopsy (B)
    • Superficial gastritis, body and antrum, s/p CLO test.
    • Duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type III, bulb and SDA.
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2025-04-02 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Finding:
    • The motor conduction study showed prolonged DL, lower CMAP amplitude and NCV in bilateral median nerves (more severe on right side) and left ulnar nerve.
    • The sensory conduction study showed prolonged DL, decreased SNAP amplitude and NCV in bilateral median nerves (more severe on right side); mildly prolonged DL, lower NCV and SNAP amplitude in left ulnar nerve.
  • Conclusion:
    • The NCS study showed bilateral median neuropathy at wrists, more severe on left side and mild left ulnar neuropathy, suggest to check metabolic status and suspect superimposed cervical radiculopathy, suggest clinical correlation.
• 2025-04-01 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower T- and lower L-spines, sacrum, bilateral S-I joints and bilateral humeral heads. Bone metastases can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the lower C-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please follow up other imaging modalities to rule out other possibilities.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? bone metastases? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the left wrist, compatible with benign joint lesion.
• 2025-03-28 MRI - C-spine
  • Some enhancing lesions in bony structures and bil. shoulders, metastases should be ruled out.
  • Degeneration of bony structures. Compression fracture of C4-7. Disc space narrowing and bulging disc at C4/5, C5/6 anc C6/7 with thecal sac stenosis. Mild cord edema of C4-7.
  • Some LNs at bil. neck.
• 2025-03-28 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-19 T-spine AP + Lat
  • Degeneration of T-spine.
• 2025-03-19 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of C-spine.
• 2025-02-25 Peak Expiratory Flow, PEF
  • 550 L/min (104.5% pred)
• 2025-02-04 Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, PTA
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of ESRD under H/D.
  • Finding Summary
    • Right radiocephalic fistula with outflow vein cannulation site and subclavian vein restenosis
    • s/p PTA
  • Intervention Summary
    • Right Radio cephalic , Pre-DS = 70%
      • MLD/RVD=2.66/8.79 mm → 6.73/9.26 mm, Post-DS = 27%.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Radifocus 0.035 150cm.
      • Balloon: Bard Conquest. 9.0 X 40 mm.
    • Right Subclavian vein , Pre-DS = 64%
      • MLD/RVD=3.77/10.38 mm → 8.72/10.72 mm, Post-DS = 10%.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Radifocus 0.035 150cm.
      • Balloon: Bard Conquest. 9.0 X 40 mm.
      • Balloon2: Boston Mustang. 10 X 40 mm.
    • In conclusion: Rt AVF stenosis
    • Recommendation:
      • PTA Intervention: Antegrade PTA
• 2025-02-04 Peropheral Vascular Test - AV fistula
  • Clinical diagnosis: AVF dysfunction
  • Report:
    • Access type: native
    • Site: right forearm
      
    • Clinical problem: shoulder pain
    • Age of vascular access:
    • Result:
      • Right radiocephalic fistula s/p PTA with moderate intima hyperplasia, A ana= 4.5 mm A pun site= 7.3/10.4 mm ( lumen / vessel ratio) mm , vein puncture site = 10.36 mm, with passive dilatation outflow venous limb near the elbow =2.1-2.2 mm with marked intima hyperplasia over the venous limb pulsatility at outflow basilic vein, suspected central vein lesion s/p PTA
      • Estimated volume flow from feeding brachial artery = 853 ml/min
      • Left side:
      • SVC: 18.3 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 90 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 90 %
      • Suggestion: PTA
• 2024-12-03 Peak Expiratory Flow, PEF
  • 560 L/min (104.1% pred)
• 2024-10-08 Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, PTA
  • Finding Summary
    • Right radiocephalic fistula with outflow venous limb and SVC restenosis
  • Intervention Summary
    • Right Radio cephalic , Pre-DS = 75%
      • MLD/RVD=2.23/8.96 mm → 6.87/8.98 mm, Post-DS = 14%.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Radifocus 0.035 150cm.
      • Guide Wire2: Terumo Radifocus 0.018 150cm.
      • Balloon: Brosmed Triwedge Scoring balloon. 8 X 60 mm.
      • Balloon2: Bard Conquest. 9.0 X 40 mm.
    • Right Right SVC , Pre-DS = 75%
      • MLD/RVD=2.76/11.29 mm → 9.65/13.12 mm, Post-DS = 25%.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Radifocus 0.035 150cm.
      • Guide Wire2: Terumo Radifocus 0.018 150cm.
      • Balloon: Brosmed Triwedge Scoring balloon. 8 X 60 mm.
      • Balloon2: Abbott Armada 35. 12 X 40 mm.
    • In conclusion: right AVF stenosis
    • Recommendation: PTA
• 2024-10-08 Peropheral Vascular Test - AV fistula
  • Report:
    • Access type: native
    • Site: right forearm
    • Clinical problem: venous HTN
    • Age of vascular access:
    • Result:
      • Right radiocephalic fistula s/p PTA with moderate intima hyperplasia , A ana= 4.5 mm
      • A pun site= 4.8/10.4 mm ( lumen / vessel ratio) mm , vein puncture site = 10.36 mm, with passive dilatation outflow venous limb near the elbow =1.8-2.0 mm with marked intima hyperplasia over the venous limb pulsatility at outflwo basilic vein suspected central vein lesion s/p PTA
      • Estimated volume flow from feeding brachial artery = 1085 ml/min
      • Left side:
      • SVC: 11.7 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 100 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 100 %
      • Suggestion: PTA
• 2024-04-26 Sonography - abdomen
  • c/w, End stage renal disease with renal cyst, bilateral
  • Pleural effusion, bilateral
  • most pancreas masked by gas.
  • dilated inferior vena cava, suspicious fluid overloaded status.
• 2024-04-26 Sonography - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 1010 ml yellowish, clear
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral pleural effusion (Left: minimal and Right: moderate), post right diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis.
• 2024-04-23 Myocardial perfusion SPECT persantin
  • Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia at the posterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the inferolateral wall and basal lateral wall.
  • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the anteroapical wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.
• 2024-04-19 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2024-04-18 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 32.5) / 104 = 68.75%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Concentric LV hypertrophy
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR and PR
    • AV sclerosis with trivial AR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
    • Atrial fibrillation

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-20, 2025-02-25 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang GuoLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Foster Evohaler (beclomethasone 100mcg, formoterol 6mcg; per dose) 2puff BID INHL
• 2025-05-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng
  • P
    • Continue VTd treatment, follow up weekly.
    • Add neutrontin for R’t limb numbness sensation, stop NSAIDs
  • Prescription
    • bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.3mg SC ST (chemotherapy)
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Thado (thalidomide 50mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2025-05-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng
  • P
    • Start VTd treatment, follow up weekly.
  • Prescription
    • bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.4mg SC ST (chemotherapy)
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (12.5mcg/h, 1.25mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 7D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Thado (thalidomide 50mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2025-04-29 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng
  • P
    • Continue current medication, laboratory survey and evaluation.
    • Will arrange weekly Velcade injection since next W4.
  • Prescription
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (12.5mcg/h, 1.25mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 9D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 9D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 9D
    • Thado (thalidomide 50mg) 1# HS 9D
• 2025-03-29 ~ 2025-04-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma, IgG/Kappa, ISS stage III, ECOG: 1.
    • End stage renal disease, stage V, under hemodialysis
    • Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
    • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (Left ventricular ejection fraction: 69%), with acute lung edema and bilateral pleural effusion (right>left), status post thoracocentesis on 2024/04/18, New York Heart Association Classification III
    • Hypertension
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Gastric ulcers, Forrest classification type III,antrum, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type III, bulb and SDA.
    • Gastric erosions body, s/p biopsy (B)
  • CC
    • Progressive intractable both shouler pain for one week.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 54-year-old man has history of end stage renal disease, under regular hemodialysis (WQ135) for about 30 years. He had suffered from bilateral should pain for one year and his pain could be relieved by medication.
    • He had suffered from progressive upper back pain since 1 week ago. The pain could radiate from bilateral scauplae along his arms and hands, and more severe at left side. It was also discovered that flexion of his left arm would induce neck pain.
    • He ever visited our ER on 2025/03/19, the for C-spine and T-spine X-ray showed degeneration and spondylosis of C-spine and degeneration of T-spine. He was then under Etoricoxib for pain relief. He was then referred to Rehabilitation and Neurosurgery OPD and the physical examination showed root sign (+), left C5 radiculopathy (+), schurling test (+) on left side and was planned to arrange C-spine MRI for further evaluation. However, his pain exacerbated despite of analgesics and Etoricoxib pain control and he was back to our ER on 2025/03/28.
    • At triage, vital signs were BP: 153/80; PR: 90 bpm; BT: 36.2 ’C; RR: 18; Con’s: E4V5M6; SpO2: 95%.
    • The C-spine MRI reveal vertebral bone destruction, narrowing of intervertebral disk spaces, and a paraspinal heterogeneous lesions, particularly at C5, C6 and C7 levels, The Neurosurgeon favored TB spine and advised CT-guided biopsy and further infection control. After primary survey, he was admitted to our general ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Initially, he was admitted to Infection section and received empirical antibiotic with Cravit and Vancomycin iv for infection control. The blood culture and pleural fluid culture and TB acid fast stain reported negative results.
    • Because of metastatic maligancy was suspected, he received CT of chest/abdomen and bone scan for tumor survey and received Neurontin and Tramacet po for pain control, with mild improvement.
    • The three phase bone scan and CT showed multiple bones metastases in the lower T- and lower L-spines, sacrum, bilateral S-I joints and bilateral humeral heads but the primary tumor was still uncertain.
    • He also received upper GI panendoscopy, colonscopy and immunoglobulin survey. The upper GI panendoscopy reported reflux esophagitis, LA Classification grade A (minimal), gastric ulcers, Forrest classification type III,antrum, s/p biopsy (A), gastric erosions body, s/p biopsy (B), superficial gastritis, body and antrum, s/p CLO test and duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type III. The colonoscopy showed internal hemorrhoid only.
    • The pathology of gastric biopsy didn’t find evidence of malignancy. However, the immunoglobulin survey found IgG/Kappa monoclonal gammopathy, with marked IgG and beta-2 microglobulin level. Thus, multiple myeloma was highly suspected and he was referred to Hematology section on 2025/04/11.
    • Then he received nacrotic pain control with Fentanyl patch and Dexamethasone and we also consulted Radiation oncologist for palliative radiotherapy planning. He then received bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on 2025/04/15 and multiple myelma was confirmed because of evidence of multiple bones metastases, IgG/Kappa monoclonal gammopthy and increased plasma cells in bone marrow.
    • Becasue of resolved HBV infection, he also received anti-HBV prophylaxis since 2025/04/18. He then received Thalidomide + Dexamethasone treatment since 2025/04/21.
    • He finished palliative radiotherapy on 2024/04/23 and was then discharged under relative acceptable condition.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (12.5mcg/h, 1.25mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 7D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1# QOD
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if fever BT > 38’C or pain
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
• 2025-03-11, 2024-12-17, 2024-09-24, 2024-07-02 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Cofarin (warfarin 1mg) 2# QD
• 2024-04-19 ~ 2024-04-30 POMR Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction(Left ventricular ejection fraction:69% ), with acute lung edema and bilateral pleural effusion (right>left), status post thoracocentesis on 2024/04/18, New York Heart Association Classification III
    • Chronic atrial fibrillation
    • End stage renal disease, stage V, under hemodialysis
    • Mild intermittent asthma
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • Shortness of breath for about 1 week and exertional dyspnea when walking a short distance or climbing stairs 2 floors.
  • Present illness history
    • The 54-year-old male patient, he has history of:
      • Chronic atrial fibrillation for years under warfarin treatment.
      • End stage renal disease, stage V, under hemodialysis QW135
      • Asthma for years
      • Hypertension for years
    • He was under regular medical treatment in our CV OPD in the recent years.
    • This time, he complained of shortness of breath for about 1 week, and exertional dyspnea when walking a short distance or climbing stairs 2 floors. Progressive dyspnea with orthopnea and leg edema developed in the recent 2~3 days. He denied PND or orthopnea. So, he was sent to our ER for help. TOCC history was unremarkable. COVID rapid test reported Negative.
    • At ER, he consciousness was clear and initially vital signs showed T/P/R: 36.9/74/18, BP: 162/63mmHg and SpO2: 98%. The physical examination showed chest coarse breathing sound; Heart: no radpily heart beat; Abdomen: flat and ovoid, no epigastric tenderness; Extremitis: warm, freely movable, pitting edema grade II.
    • EKG showed Atrial fibrillation (HR: 82bpm); CXR showed bilateral pleural effusion (Right > Left). Thus, tapping right side pleural effusion about 500ml.
    • The serum examination showed NT-proBNP: >21973.6 pg/mL; glucose: 129mg/dL; BUN: 33 mg/dL; Creatinine: 7.32 mg/dL; WBC: 4.77 x10^3/uL; HGB: 11.9 g/dL; Na:132 mmol/L; K:3.1 mmol/L.
    • Under the impression of heart failure with New York Heart Association Functional classification III with acute pulmonary edema, bilateral pleural effusion, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, OPD medication were prescribed. Also arranged his to routine hemodialysis.
    • In addition, he was arranged Thallium test on 2024/04/23, which showed: 1. Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia at the posterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the inferolateral wall and basal lateral wall, 2. Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the anteroapical wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.
    • However, we also follow up CXR on 2024/04/24, revealed bilateral pulmonary congestion and increased right pleural effusion. Thus, he was arranged chest tapping and follow up Abd echo on 2024/04/26 afternoon due to history of HCV hepatitis. Pleural tapping of right side 1010 ml yellowish, clear.
    • In addition, we also increased the amount of ultrafiltration during his hemodialysis and posible to adjust dry BW to about 68 kg. After above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually. Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2024/04/30 and CV outpatient treatment followed up was arranged.
• 2024-04-02, 2024-02-06 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang GuoLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Dinco Syrup (codeine phosphate) 10mL PRNTID
    • Foster Evohaler (beclomethasone 100mcg, formoterol 6mcg; per dose) 2puff BID INHL
• 2024-04-02, 2024-01-09, 2023-10-17, 2023-07-18, 2023-04-25, 2023-01-31, 2022-11-08 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Cofarin (warfarin 1mg) 2# QD
• 2022-08-16, 2022-05-24, 2022-03-01 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Rytmonorm (propafenone 150mg) 1# BID
    • Cofarin (warfarin 1mg) 2# QD
• 2021-12-07, 2021-11-16 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • O:
    • ECG: Atrial Fibrillation
  • Prescription x3
    • Rytmonorm (propafenone 150mg) 1# BID
    • Cofarin (warfarin 1mg) 1# QD
• 2018-03-20 SOAP Cardiology Huang XuanLi
  • Diagnosis
    • Chronic renal failure [N18.6]
    • Renal dialysis status [Z99.2]
  • Prescription x3
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 300mg) 1# ST
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Midatin (midazolam) 5mg ST IV
    • NS 500mL ST IVD

[consultation]

• 2025-05-22 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This is a 54 years old man with underlying
      • Multiple myeloma,
      • ESRD under H/D QW135,
      • Asthma
      • AF under wafarin.
    • He was admitted to our ward under impression of bacteremia.
    • We sincerely need your help for hemodialysis. Thank you!
  • A
    • We will arrange H/D QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000U SC QW after HD if Hgb level < 11 g/dL.
• 2025-04-11 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • Imaging studies reveal vertebral bone destruction, narrowing of intervertebral disk spaces, and a paraspinal abscess, particularly at C5, C6, and C7 levels. r/i multiple myeloma.
  • A
    • Palliative RT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2025/04/15. Plan to deliver 20 Gy/ 5 fx to the spine C4-C7. RT will start around 2025/04/17. Thank you very much.
• 2025-04-02 Hemato-Oncology
  • A
    • Impression:
      • Cancer with unknown primary with multiple bone metastases, rule in solid organ primary (lung, GI tract, prostate), rule in multiple myeloma.
    • Suggestion:
      • Advise upper GI panendoscopy, abdomen sonography and colonscopy to survey GI tract occult primary.
      • You may also check serum and urine immunoglobulin IEF to detect monoclonal gammopathy, also check IgG/A/M and kappa/lambda light chain.
        • Please inform me if monoclonal gammopathy is confirmed.
      • If above study is still inconclusive, suggest bone biopsy to confirm clinical impresssion.
• 2025-03-31 Nephrology
  • A
    • We will arrange H/D QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000U SC QW after HD if Hgb level < 11 g/dL.
• 2025-04-01 Pain/Anesthesiology
  • Q
    • This is a 54-year-old male patient with a past history of
      • ESRD under hemodialysis W135
      • Atrial fibrillation
      • Asthma.
    • According to the patient, he had been experiencing intermittent bilateral shoulder pain for over one year, and his symptom could usually be relieved by medication. However, one week ago, he began suffering from back pain, which would radiate from his bilateral scapulae along his arms to his hands.
    • C-spine MRI was done showed
      • Some enhancing lesions in bony structures and bil. shoulders, metastases should be ruled out.
      • Degeneration of bony structures. Compression fracture of C4-7. Disc space narrowing and bulging disc at C4/5, C5/6 anc C6/7 with thecal sac stenosis. Mild cord edema of C4-7
    • due to right hand can’t movement and painful so we need your consult for evaluation and suggest, thank a lot
  • A
    • The 54 y/o man suffered from nuchal pain with radiation to Rt upper limb and difficulty in hand motion for 1 week.
    • Hx:
      • ESRD under hemodialysis W135
      • Atrial fibrillation
      • Asthma.
    • VAS: 5-7,
    • C-MRI:
      • metastases should be ruled out.
      • Degeneration of bony structures.
      • Compression fracture of C4-7. Disc space narrowing and bulging disc at C4/5, C5/6 anc C6/7 with thecal sac stenosis. Mild cord edema of C4-7.
    • Imp:
      • Cervical pathologic fracture r/o radiculopathy
    • Plan:
      • Interventional pain management is inadequate for him currently.
      • Suggest systemic analgesics including Tramadol, Acetaminophen, Neurontin, and NSIADs with adjusted renal dose.
• 2025-03-31 Neurosurgery
  • Q
    • due to right hand can’t movement and painful
    • so we need your consult for evaluation and suggest, thank a lot
  • A
    • A 54 years old male, nephritis with ESRD under H/D qW1,3,5 for 30 years, Atrial fibrillation under coumadin use, Asthma.
      • He sufferred from neck pain and bilateral (Rt＞ lt) distal UE weakness and numbness for 2 weeks.
      • Rt grips/ opponus weakness and left opponus weakenss; bil UE ulnar area numbness more on 4,5 fingers area.
      • C-MRI with and without Gd showed Some enhancing lesions in bony structures and bil. shoulders, metastases should be ruled out.
      • Degeneration of bony structures. Compression fracture of C4-7. Disc space narrowing and bulging disc at C4/5, C5/6 anc C6/7 with thecal sac stenosis. Mild cord edema of C4-7.
      • Rt AV shunt(+); old left AV shunt, failed
    • A: R/I pathologic cervical fracture; ulnar neuropathy? infectious process?
    • P: Please check tumor marker; Chest/ abdominal CT for tumor stage; on neck collar; arrange UE NCV; pain control;
• 2025-03-28 Neurosurgery
  • Q
    • severe upper limbs numbness with upper back pain for months.
    • NS OPD already arrange C spine MRI but the patient can’t stand the pain.
    • back pain radiate from left sapula to left hand
    • associated with numbness, especially medial side
    • right side with same episode but less pain
    • Allergy: unknown
    • Medication: Warfarin, Lorazepam
    • Past history: ESRD under HD, cAf
  • A
    • A 54-year-old male with severe upper back pain radiating from the left scapula to the left hand, accompanied by numbness predominantly on the medial side, has been experiencing symptoms for months. Similar but milder episodes occur on the right side. Despite a cervical spine MRI being arranged, the patient reports significant pain. His medical history includes ESRD under HD, atrial fibrillation, and the use of Warfarin and Lorazepam. Imaging studies reveal vertebral bone destruction, narrowing of intervertebral disk spaces, and a paraspinal abscess, particularly at C5, C6, and C7 levels, with findings favoring TB spine. The neurosurgery team does not recommend surgical intervention at present, instead emphasizing infection management through admission to the infection department.CT-guided biopsy is suggested to obtain samples for culture to rule out TB or other aerobic/anaerobic bacteria. This approach prioritizes infection control to address the underlying cause of symptoms effectively.
  • A 2025-03-31 11:14:53
    • Imaging demonstrates vertebral destruction, narrowed disc spaces, and a paraspinal abscess at C5–C7, suggestive of spinal tuberculosis (TB). MRI with contrast shows enhancing lesions in bony structures and bilateral shoulders, raising concerns for metastases. A CT-guided biopsy is recommended for pathological confirmation and to rule out metastatic lesions, TB, and other bacterial infections (aerobic/anaerobic).

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-15 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.3mg SC
• 2025-05-08 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.4mg SC

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2025-05-23

The patient is a 54-year-old male with multiple myeloma (IgG/Kappa, ISS stage III), end-stage renal disease on chronic hemodialysis, chronic atrial fibrillation, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). He is currently on VTd chemotherapy (bortezomib, dexamethasone, thalidomide) and antiviral prophylaxis with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide). He was admitted for fever (39.6°C on 2025-05-22) and elevated hs-Troponin I (79.9 pg/mL), raising concern for possible infectious and/or cardiac complications. Imaging on 2025-05-21 suggests cardiomegaly and left lower lung field opacity. The myeloma remains uncontrolled, and the patient’s condition is complicated by anemia, electrolyte disturbances, and systemic inflammation.

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Problem 1. Fever with left lung opacity

• Objective
  • Fever 39.6°C (2025-05-22), WBC 4.11 x10^3/uL with neutrophil predominance (80.8%) and CRP 8.0 mg/dL (2025-05-21)
  • Chest PA view (2025-05-21): Enlarged cardiac shadow, hazy opacity in left lower lung field, clear costophrenic angles
  • No respiratory distress or rales noted on physical exam (2025-05-22)
  • COVID-19 and Influenza A/B rapid tests negative (2025-05-21)
• Assessment
  • The presentation suggests possible pneumonia or atelectasis in the setting of immunocompromised status from multiple myeloma and chemotherapy.
  • Despite the fever, normal WBC may reflect blunted marrow response due to chemotherapy or bone marrow infiltration.
  • Cardiac causes (e.g., pulmonary edema from HFpEF) are less likely given clear costophrenic angles and localized opacity.
  • No direct microbiological evidence yet; blood culture pending.
• Recommendation
  • Obtain chest CT for better evaluation of the left lower lobe haziness.
  • Send procalcitonin, and consider bronchoscopy if high suspicion persists.
  • Empirical broad-spectrum antibiotics covering gram-negatives and atypicals pending culture results.
  • Continue close monitoring of oxygenation, fever curve, and hemodynamics.

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Problem 2. Active multiple myeloma (IgG/Kappa)

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-04-15): 30-40% plasma cells with kappa restriction
  • Serum IgG 7193 mg/dL (2025-04-07), β2-microglobulin 36471 ng/mL (2025-04-15)
  • FKLC 145.2 mg/L, FLLC 173.23 mg/L, FK/FL ratio 0.84 (2025-04-11)
  • Gamma-globulin 53.3%, A/G ratio 0.40, M-peak positive (2025-04-09)
  • Currently receiving VTd: bortezomib (weekly SC), Limeson (dexamethasone), Thado (thalidomide) as of 2025-05-15
• Assessment
  • The patient fulfills CRAB criteria: renal dysfunction, bone lesions, and monoclonal protein.
  • He has not achieved remission after VTd initiation since 2025-05-08, indicating early treatment-refractory or slow-responding disease.
  • Imaging (CT 2025-04-08, MRI 2025-03-28) shows extensive bone involvement, suggesting high disease burden.
  • Elevated β2-microglobulin and IgG indicate ongoing disease activity.
• Recommendation
  • Continue VTd for now, reassess after 4 cycles; consider adding daratumumab or switching to KRd (carfilzomib + lenalidomide + dexamethasone) if no response.
  • Monitor M-protein, FLC, and β2-microglobulin every 2 weeks.
  • If cytopenias or further organ damage occur, discuss with MDT for early autologous PBSCT evaluation or clinical trial eligibility.

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Problem 3. End-stage renal disease on hemodialysis

• Objective
  • eGFR persistently <15: 12.92 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-21), creatinine 5.00 mg/dL, BUN 34 mg/dL
  • Hyperkalemia corrected: K 4.8 mmol/L (2025-05-21)
  • Anemia: HGB 9.7 g/dL (2025-05-21), RDW 16.4%
  • Fluid balance appears acceptable: No pitting edema, BP 111/57 mmHg (2025-05-22)
  • Nephrology plan: continue HD QW135, use EPO 5000U SC QW if HGB <11
• Assessment
  • ESRD is being managed with routine HD; anemia is mild-to-moderate, may respond to EPO.
  • Electrolytes have stabilized under HD.
  • No signs of fluid overload, likely due to adequate dialysis and dry weight management.
• Recommendation
  • Administer EPO 5000U SC post-HD per nephrology recommendation.
  • Monitor iron indices (ferritin, TSAT) and supplement if necessary.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents and adjust all renally cleared medications accordingly.

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Problem 4. Atrial fibrillation and cardiac risk

• Objective
  • Known AF, previously on Cofarin (warfarin) 2# QD (prescription last updated 2025-03-11)
  • ECG (2025-03-28, 2024-04-18): chronic AF with nonspecific T-wave abnormalities
  • hs-Troponin I elevated to 79.9 pg/mL (2025-05-21)
  • NT-proBNP >21973.6 pg/mL (2024-04-18); echo: EF 69%, concentric LVH, diastolic dysfunction
  • Chest PA (2025-05-21): Cardiomegaly
• Assessment
  • Elevated hs-Troponin I suggests demand ischemia (Type 2 MI) or evolving NSTEMI, especially in the context of fever.
  • AF is chronic and may exacerbate heart failure symptoms; cardiomyopathy remains compensated (EF preserved).
  • Anticoagulation with warfarin is appropriate given CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥3 (AF + HF + HTN); INR status currently unknown.
• Recommendation
  • Check INR urgently and adjust warfarin if out of therapeutic range.
  • Obtain 12-lead ECG and cardiac enzymes trend to monitor for ischemic changes.
  • May consider cardiology consultation for AF with elevated troponin.
  • Maintain fluid balance cautiously in light of HFpEF and ESRD overlap.

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Problem 5. Anemia and inflammatory state

• Objective
  • HGB 9.7 g/dL (2025-05-21), was 11.5 g/dL (2024-05-11), showing downward trend
  • CRP 8.0 mg/dL (2025-05-21), up from 0.4 mg/dL (2025-05-08), suggest systemic inflammation
  • RDW 16.4%, MCV 103.7 fL (macrocytic)
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial anemia: anemia of chronic disease (MM, ESRD), possible EPO-deficiency, and inflammation.
  • Macrocytosis may relate to thalidomide or nutritional deficiency (B12, folate not yet checked).
  • Inflammation likely from infection or MM activity.
• Recommendation
  • Check vitamin B12, folate, and reticulocyte count.
  • Continue EPO support and consider PRBC transfusion if symptomatic or HGB <8.
  • Manage underlying inflammation/infection aggressively.

701263348

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-10 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 8 cm in S7).
    • A renal cyst 2.1 x 1 cm in right middle pole is noted.
    • Small amount of ascites in right lower perihepatic space, right anterior subphrenic space, and the lower pelvis is noted.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and borderline ectasia 2 cm.
  • Impression:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2024-12-19 ECG 24hr portable
  • Sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Frequent isolated apcs
  • A few apc couplets
  • A few episodes short run atrial tachycardia (longest: 78 beats)
  • Rare isolated vpcs
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia
• 2024-12-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (137 - 39) / 137 = 71.53%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 51
  • Conclusion:
    • Borderline LV systolic function with mild globla hypkinesia
    • Dilated LA and LV; septal hypertrophy
    • Mild MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Suboptimal echo window.
• 2024-12-17 MRA - brain
  • Focal acute ischemic cortical infarct over left MCA middle and posterior territory.
  • Mild periventricular small vessel disease.
  • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
  • MR angiography of the brain shows normal intracranial vessel including circle of willis.
• 2024-12-17 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy. Atherosclerosis.
• 2024-12-17 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Fusion complexes
  • Indeterminate axis
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-08-30 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, stomach, laparoscope subtotal gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation
    • Resection margins, bilateral, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, LN 1, ditto — Free of metastatic carcinoma (0/6)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 3, ditto — Free of metastatic carcinoma (0/7)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 4, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/8) without extracapsular extension (0/1)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 5, ditto — Fat only
    • Lymph nodes, LN 6, ditto — Free of metastatic carcinoma (0/6)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 7, 9, 11p, ditto — Fat only
    • Lymph nodes, LN 8, 12, ditto — Free of metastatic carcinoma (0/8)
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT1bN1, if cM0, stage IB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: laparoscope subtotal gastrectomy
    • Specimen size: stomach: GC: 18 cm and LC: 10 cm
    • Number of lesions: solitary
    • Tumor site: posterior wall of antrum
    • Tumor size: 3 x 2 cm
    • Tumor configuration: ulcerative mass
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: proximal cutting end, A2-A5: tumor + distal cutting end, A6-A8: tumor, A9: non-tumor, B: LN 1, C: LN 3, D: LN 4, E: LN 5, F: LN6, G: LN 7, 9, 11p and H: LN 8, 12
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: adenocarcinoma with focal signet-ring cell differentiation
    • Histologic grade: Grade 3, poorly differentiated
    • Depth of tumor invasion: submucosal layer
    • Lymph nodes: metastatic carcinoma (1/8) without extracapsular extension (0/1) at LN 4, the other LNs are free
      
    • Omentum: not received
    • AJCC Pathologic Staging: pT1bN1
    • Bilateral Margins: free of tumor invasion
    • Additional pathologic findings: ulcer with intestinal metaplasia and focal mucin production
    • Perineural invasion: not identified
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: identified
• 2024-08-27
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
• 2024-08-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (130 - 34.4) / 130 = 73.54%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated ascending aorta, normal AV, mild AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-08-14 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is mild wall thickening at the gastric antrum.
      • Adenocarcinoma (T2） is highly suspected.
    • There is no enlarged node in the peri-gastric antrum area (N0).
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 8 cm in S7).
    • A renal cyst 2.1 x 1 cm in right middle pole is noted.
    • Small amount of fluid collection in right lower pelvis and right anterior subphrenic space is suspected.
      • Please correlate with sonography.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and borderline ectasia 2 cm.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:I(Stage_value)
• 2024-08-13 Bronchodilator Test
  • Normal spirometry
  • Without significant response to bronchodilator
• 2024-08-06 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Gastric lesion, PW-LC site of antrum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of adenocarcinoma, moderately to poorly differentiated characterized by tumor cells arranged in tubular or fused glandular patterns infiltrating in ulcerative background with necrosis, inflammatory exudate and intestinal metaplasia.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK(+) and Her2/neu(-, Dako score 0) for tumor.
• 2024-08-06 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric ulcerative lesion, suspect malignancy
    • Deformity of prepyloric antrum.
  • CLO test: Positive

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-18 ~ 2024-12-25 POMR Neurology Chen GuiQuan

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute left middle cerebral artery middle and posterior territory and right subcortical infarction. Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST)
    • Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT1bN1(cM0), stage IB status post laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection on 2024/08/29. ECOG:1
    • Modified ranking scale 1
    • Anemia, post blood transfusion
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Cachexia
  • CC
    • Suffered from speechless, fair gait, slurred speech and speech difficulty when woke up on 2024/12/17    
  • Present illness history
    • This 75 y/o man has a history of gastric cancer under chemotherapy and HBV. At baseline, he was totally independent in ADL and iADL.
    • This time, he sudden onset of speech difficulty and slurred speech when he woke up this morning about 7 Am on 2024/12/17. Thus, he was sent to our ED on 2024/12/17.
    • Neurological examination revealed E4V4M6 partial aphasia, can’ obey order properly, no hemiparesis (muscle power: RU:5 RL:5 LU:5 LL:5), no limping gait, FNF: no dysmetria. He denied blurred vision, diplopia, dysarthria, or dysphagia. There was no consious change, vomiting, convulsion, head injury or fever.
    • Initial NIHSS score was 5 (011 000 0000 00210). Laboratory exam showed anemia (Hb:9.6 g/dl). EKG showed sinus rhythm with Fusion complexes, indeterminate axis and right bundle branch block. CXR showed enlarged cardiac shadow and no definite lung lesion. Brain CT showed no intracranial hemorrhage. Brain MRA was done and showed focal acute ischemic cortical infarct over left MCA middle and posterior territory and right subcortical.
    • Under the impression of acute left middle cerebral artery middle and posterior territory and right subcortical infarction, he was admitted to ward for further evaluation and management.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we kept closely monitoring his hemodynamic status and vital signs. Adequate hydration and antiplatelet therapy with aspirin were administered.
    • Stroke risk factor survey including lipid profile, HbA1C, TCD/CCD, ABI and cardiosonography were arranged.
    • Heart echo showed EF:51 % with diastolic dysfunction with mild globla hypkinesia, impaired relaxation and no obvious intracardiac thrombus.
    • We consulted rehabilitation department and the rehabilitation program was not arrange due to walk independently and perform BADLs without assistance.
    • 24 hrs holter showed right bundle branch block, frequent isolated apcs, a few apc couplets, a few episodes short run atrial tachycardia (longest: 78 beats), rare isolated vpcs, no long pause and no significant tachyarrhythmia.
    • We change antiplatelet to NOAC for embolic stroke. Follow up labs showed anemia (Hb:8.3 mg/dl), so blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was given.
    • We also adjusted NOAC to eliquis 5mg 0.5 tab PO BID. With stablized and slightly improved condition, the patient was discharged with medication and OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 6D
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 6D
    • Diphenidol SC 25mg 1# TID 6D
    • Eliquis FC (apixaban 5mg) 0.5# BID 6D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 6D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 6D

• 2024-08-27 ~ 2024-09-12 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun

• 2023-03-07 ~ 2023-03-10 POMR Urology Luo QiWen

• 2022-08-22 ~ 2022-08-25 POMR Urology Luo QiWen

[consultation]

• 2024-12-17 Neurology
  • Q
    • CC: woke up this morning and speechless, fair gait, slurred speech and speech difficulty at OPD
    • referred from OPD
  • A
    • This 75 y/o man has a history of gastric cancer and HBV. He woke up this morning and was found speech difficulty and slurred speech by his wife.
    • O
      • E4V4M6 partial aphasia, can’ obey order properly
      • CNs: intact
      • MP: full
      • Sensation: intact
      • FNF: no dysmetria
      • Gait: steady
      • NIHSS 011 000 0000 00210
      • brain MRI: focal high DWI signal in left hemisphere, favor acute stroke
    • impression: acute stroke
    • suggestion:
      • give plavix 1# st and QD, IV NS 40ml/hr; keep OPD medication
      • neurology ward admission
      • monitor vital signs/GCS/MP at least Q4H

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-29
  • Surgery
    • laparoscope subtotal gastrectomy with LND2 dissection
  • Finding
    • 3 x 2.0 cm shallow tumor at antrum posterior wall
    • cT2N0M0
    • ascite (-)
    • peritoneal invasion (-)
    • LN: no obvious enlarge

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-23 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-30 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-11 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-24 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-07 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-10 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-06 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-20 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (ANC 1262, Oxa 85 to 75, 5FU bolus omitted)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-28 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-05-23

The patient is a 75-year-old male with stage IB signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the gastric antrum (pT1bN1cM0), status post laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy on 2024-08-29, currently undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with FOLFOX, most recently administered on 2025-05-23. He has a background of chronic hepatitis B and a prior ischemic stroke (left MCA infarct on 2024-12-17). The patient remains ECOG 1 with stable vital signs. Recent labs on 2025-05-22 reveal microcytic anemia, mild thrombocytopenia, and CKD stage 2 with stable liver function. No signs of infection or recurrence noted on imaging or physical exam.

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Problem 1. Gastric cancer (post-gastrectomy, stage IB)

• Objective
  • Pathology from 2024-08-30: pT1bN1, poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell features; 1/8 LNs positive (LN4); margins negative; LVI(+); PNI(−)
  • Underwent laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LND on 2024-08-29
  • FOLFOX chemotherapy started on 2024-10-01; continued to latest cycle on 2025-05-23 today.
  • No evidence of recurrence on abdominal CT (CT 2025-03-10)
  • Tumor markers stable: CEA 3.66 ng/mL, CA125 28.0 U/mL, CA19-9 17.88 U/mL (2025-04-18)
• Assessment
  • Completed 9 cycles of FOLFOX with dose reductions appropriate for mild cytopenia
  • Treatment aligns with NCCN guidelines for stage IB with high-risk features (LVI+)
  • No radiologic or biochemical evidence of recurrence
  • Chemotherapy tolerance generally acceptable, despite anemia and mild cytopenia
• Recommendation
  • Continue surveillance : CEA/CA19-9 every 3–6 months, abdominal CT every 6–12 months
  • Consider stopping adjuvant chemotherapy after 8–12 cycles, reassess benefit-risk balance
  • Maintain nutritional support and monitor cachexia, as BMI is borderline elevated (26.8) but history suggests significant weight loss pre-op

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Problem 2. Microcytic anemia (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin trend: 8.0 (2025-03-24) → 8.6 (2025-05-22); MCV 73.3 fL, RDW 18.1% → microcytic pattern
  • Ferritin 521.8 ng/mL, Fe 99 µg/dL, TIBC 209 µg/dL (2025-04-02) → suggests anemia of chronic disease or functional iron deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 and folate levels adequate (2025-04-02)
  • Transfusion of 2 units PRBC given on 2025-05-23 for Hb 8.6
• Assessment
  • Most consistent with chemotherapy-related anemia (FOLFOX) and/or anemia of chronic disease
  • Ferritin high with low TIBC favors inflammation or iron sequestration
  • Gradual improvement in Hb post-transfusion may be expected
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring Hb, reticulocyte count, and iron indices
  • Consider ESA if Hb <10 g/dL and symptomatic
  • Maintain iron support if ESA planned; consider IV iron if functional iron deficiency persists

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Problem 3. Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • PLT trend: 201 (2025-03-24) → 129 (2025-05-22); lowest was 115 on 2025-04-17
  • No bleeding or petechiae reported
  • Chemotherapy ongoing
• Assessment
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia
  • Platelets remain above critical threshold for bleeding risk (>100)
• Recommendation
  • Monitor PLT before each chemotherapy cycle
  • If PLT <100, consider dose modification or delay
  • Educate on bleeding precautions and avoid NSAIDs or trauma

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Problem 4. Chronic hepatitis B

• Objective
  • Known HBV carrier on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide)
  • LFTs stable (ALT 30, AST 27 on 2025-05-22)
  • No jaundice or hepatic dysfunction noted
• Assessment
  • HBV prophylaxis appropriate with TAF during chemotherapy
  • No signs of reactivation or hepatic toxicity
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) throughout and at least 6 months post-chemotherapy
  • Monitor LFTs and HBV DNA every 3 months

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Problem 5. Renal function (CKD stage 2)

• Objective
  • eGFR trend: 74.83 (2025-04-17) → 69.36 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-22)
  • Creatinine stable: 1.03 → 1.10 mg/dL
  • BUN 16–19 mg/dL, Ca 2.05 mmol/L, K 4.1 mmol/L (2025-05-22)
• Assessment
  • Likely age-related and/or chemotherapy-associated decline
  • Current renal function adequate for chemotherapy dosing (e.g., FOLFOX)
• Recommendation
  • Continue hydration and renal monitoring per cycle
  • Avoid nephrotoxins and adjust chemotherapy if Cr rises or eGFR drops <60

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Problem 6. Ischemic stroke history

• Objective
  • History of left MCA infarct with aphasia on 2024-12-17 (MRI 2024-12-17)
  • ECG: sinus rhythm with atrial ectopy and RBBB (ECG 2024-12-19)
  • Echo: mild global hypokinesia, dilated LA/LV, preserved EF (Echo 2024-12-19)
  • No recurrence of neurological symptoms
• Assessment
  • Embolic risk managed with Eliquis (apixaban) (in use currently)
  • CHA₂DS₂-VASc likely ≥4 → anticoagulation indicated
  • No new deficits or imaging findings to suggest recurrent stroke
• Recommendation
  • Continue Eliquis (apixaban) for secondary prevention
  • Monitor for bleeding, interactions, and renal dosing appropriateness
  • Consider annual brain imaging if new symptoms develop

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2025-03-24

This is a 75-year-old male with a history of gastric adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation (pT1bN1, Stage IB) post-laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection on 2024-08-29. He has since received 8 cycles of FOLFOX chemotherapy, adjusted in later courses due to cytopenia. The patient also experienced a focal left MCA infarct on 2024-12-17, with residual partial aphasia. Comorbidities include chronic hepatitis B, right bundle branch block, LV diastolic dysfunction, and cerebral atrophy with small vessel disease. His recent labs on 2025-03-24 reveal persistent microcytic anemia, mild hypoalbuminemia, and renal function within CKD stage 2 range. Current vital signs are stable.

Problem 1. Gastric Adenocarcinoma (Post-Gastrectomy, pT1bN1, Stage IB)

• Objective
  • Diagnosed with poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation (Pathology 2024-08-30)
    • Tumor size: 3×2 cm at antrum (pT1b)
    • LN metastasis: 1/8 (LN4), no extracapsular extension → pN1
    • Lymphovascular invasion (+), perineural invasion (–), margins clear
  • Underwent subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection on 2024-08-29 (Operative Record 2024-08-29)
  • Imaging before surgery (CT Abdomen 2024-08-14): T2N0M0 with no ascites
  • Postoperative CT on 2025-03-10 shows:
    • No recurrence, stable post-op changes
    • Hepatic and renal cysts, mild ascites in dependent areas (CT 2025-03-10)
  • Chemotherapy:
    • FOLFOX initiated on 2024-10-01 with 8 cycles completed by 2025-03-24
    • Adjusted doses (e.g., oxaliplatin reduced to 75 mg/m²) in later cycles due to cytopenia (Chemo Records)
• Assessment
  • Pathologic stage pT1bN1 warrants adjuvant chemotherapy per NCCN and ESMO guidelines for stage IB with high-risk features (e.g., LVI+)
  • FOLFOX was appropriately selected and adjusted over time
  • CT on 2025-03-10 shows no recurrence, supporting treatment response
  • Mild ascites is non-specific, possibly reactive or early cirrhotic; no peritoneal nodularity or omental caking
  • No CA-199 or AFP elevation (CEA 3.98 ng/mL on 2025-02-11; CA-199 10.89 U/mL; AFP 4.6 ng/mL)
• Recommendation
  • Complete FOLFOX per current schedule (last dose given 2025-03-24)
  • Monitor for late recurrence: CEA, CA-199, AFP every 3–6 months; abdominal CT every 6–12 months
  • Monitor and evaluate the etiology of ascites if it increases: ultrasound, serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) may help differentiate portal hypertension vs malignancy

Problem 2. Ischemic Stroke (Left MCA Infarct, 2024-12-17)

• Objective
  • Acute onset aphasia and slurred speech on 2024-12-17 (Neuro Consultation 2024-12-17)
  • MRI: Acute ischemic infarct in left MCA territory (MRI 2024-12-17)
  • NIHSS score: mild deficits
  • ECG: sinus rhythm with RBBB and frequent APCs, short runs of atrial tachycardia (ECG 24-hr, 2024-12-19)
  • Echo: Dilated LA and LV, mild global hypokinesia, EF ~71.5% (Echo 2024-12-19)
• Assessment
  • Likely embolic source from atrial tachycardia and enlarged LA
  • CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥3 → indication for anticoagulation
  • Initiated Plavix (clopidogrel) on 2024-12-17, but not anticoagulated
  • No recurrence reported; partial aphasia persists
• Recommendation
  • Consider transition to anticoagulation for secondary stroke prevention given atrial tachycardia and atrial enlargement
    • Already on Eliquis (apixaban) (med list 2025-03-24) – appropriate
  • Continue antiplatelet therapy if stroke mechanism partially atherosclerotic
  • Regular follow-up for cognitive and speech rehab
  • Monitor for recurrence (consider Holter q6–12 months)

Problem 3. Microcytic Anemia (Chronic, Symptomatic)

• Objective
  • Persistent microcytic, hypochromic anemia:
    • HGB 8.0 g/dL, MCV 70.8 fL, RDW 17.8% on 2025-03-24
    • Previously: HGB 10.3 on 2024-12-31 → trend worsening
  • Ferritin: 480.1 ng/mL (2025-02-11), Fe: 80, TIBC: 180 → functional iron deficiency pattern
  • B12 1740 pg/mL, folate 44.3 ng/mL → normal
  • No overt GI bleeding or melena reported
• Assessment
  • Likely anemia of chronic disease or chemotherapy-related marrow suppression
  • Iron studies suggest adequate stores, possible functional block from inflammation or marrow suppression
  • Ongoing chemotherapy (FOLFOX) may also contribute
• Recommendation
  • Monitor HGB weekly during chemotherapy
  • Continue nutritional support and consider transfusion if symptomatic or HGB <7.0
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) if symptomatic or HGB <8.0 persistently
  • Rule out occult bleeding with FOBT or upper/lower endoscopy if clinical suspicion arises

Problem 4. Chronic Hepatitis B

• Objective
  • Known HBV carrier
  • Currently on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) (Med list 2025-03-24)
  • No jaundice, LFTs stable (ALT 23, AST 21 on 2025-03-24)
• Assessment
  • Reactivation risk managed with TAF during chemotherapy
  • No evidence of flare or hepatic dysfunction
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) throughout chemotherapy and 6–12 months beyond
  • Monitor ALT, AST, and HBV DNA every 3 months

Problem 5. Mild Renal Dysfunction (CKD Stage 2) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Creatinine: 1.03 mg/dL, eGFR 74.83 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-24)
  • Previously eGFR was 63.34 on 2025-02-11 → mild improvement
  • BUN trend: 12–19 mg/dL (stable)
  • No albuminuria documented
• Assessment
  • CKD stage 2, likely age-related + hypertension + chemotherapy
  • No acute kidney injury observed despite multiple FOLFOX cycles
• Recommendation
  • Continue hydration during chemotherapy
  • Monitor eGFR, BUN, electrolytes prior to each chemo
  • Avoid nephrotoxins (e.g., NSAIDs)

Problem 6. Cardiac Conduction and Structural Abnormalities

• Objective
  • ECGs show RBBB, atrial ectopy, and short atrial tachycardia episodes (ECG 2024-12-19)
  • Echo: borderline LV function (EF 71.5%), LA/LV dilated, mild MR, trivial TR (Echo 2024-12-19)
  • BP trend: stable 98/55 to 108/62 (Vitals 2025-03-24)
• Assessment
  • Risk for arrhythmia and embolic events
  • Echo shows diastolic dysfunction, LA enlargement likely secondary to HTN/ischemia
  • No evidence of decompensated heart failure
• Recommendation
  • Continue Eliquis (apixaban) for atrial tachycardia-related stroke prevention
  • Monitor HR, BP; consider repeat echo in 6–12 months
  • Manage CV risk factors (BP, lipid, DM, etc.)

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[lab data]

2025-02-17 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable
2025-02-17 NPM1 mutation (qual) (BM) Presence of mutation

2025-02-10 FLT3/ITD mutation (BM) Undetectable
2025-02-10 JAK2 mutation (quan) 0.00 %

2024-12-27 HLA B-high 58:01
2024-12-27 HLA C-high 01:02
2024-12-27 HLA C-high 03:02
2024-12-27 HLA DQ-high 02:01
2024-12-27 HLA DQ-high 04:01
2024-12-27 HLA DR-high 03:01
2024-12-27 HLA DR-high 04:05

2024-11-20 HLA A-high 24:02
2024-11-20 HLA A-high 26:01
2024-11-20 HLA B-high 54:01
2024-11-20 HLA B-high 58:01
2024-11-20 HLA C-high 01:02
2024-11-20 HLA C-high 03:02
2024-11-20 HLA DQ-high 02:01
2024-11-20 HLA DQ-high 04:01
2024-11-20 HLA DR-high 03:01
2024-11-20 HLA DR-high 04:05

2024-11-07 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable
2024-11-05 FLT3/ITD (BM) Undetectable
2024-11-05 NPM1 (qual)(BM) Presence of mutation
2024-11-05 JAK2 (quan) 0.00 %

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-23 MRA - brain
  • Finding
    • The MRA study shows mild arteriosclerosis of the neck and intracranial vessels with irregular outline but without focal severe stenosis or complete occlusion.
  • Imp:
    • No evident brain lesion. Skull base and skull, TMJs, upper cervical vertebrae signal intensity could be seen on myeloblastic disease.
• 2025-03-20 ECG
  • Supraventricular tachycardia
• 2025-03-18 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • Upper limb MNCV study:
      • Normal distal latency, Normal CMAP amplitude & Normal MNCV in bilateral median nerves & ulnar nerves.
    • Lower limb MNCV study:
      • Normal distal latency, Dampened CMAP amplitude & Normal MNCV in bilateral peroneal nerves.
      • Normal distal latency, Normal CMAP amplitude & Normal MNCV in bilateral tibial nerves.
    • SNCV study:
      • Prolonged distal latency, Normal SNAP amplitude & Reduced SNCV in bilateral median nerves.
      • Normal distal latency, Normal SNAP amplitude & Normal SNCV in bilateral ulnar nerves & left sural nerve.
      • Prolonged distal latency, Dampened SNAP amplitude & Reduced SNCV in Rt sural nerve.
    • F wave study:
      • Normal F wave-latency in bilateral median nerves, ulnar nerves, peroneal nerves & tibial nerves.
    • H reflex study:
      • Normal H reflex latency in bilateral tibial nerves.
  • Conclusion
    • These findings suggest (1) bilateral median sensory neuropathies, (2) bilateral peroneal neuropathies.
    • Advise clinical correlation.
• 2025-03-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (121 - 36) / 121 = 70.25%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Normal chamber size
    • Mild MR, TR
• 2025-02-06 transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (107 - 38) / 107 = 64.49%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 64
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Borderline septal hypertrophy
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2025-02-04 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — Myelodysplastic neoplasm with increased blasts 2 (MDS-IB2), at least
    • NOTE: Correlation of bone marrow smear, peripheral blood data, molecular cytogenetic study, flow cytometery and clinical findings is recommended.
  • Microscopically, it shows hypercellularity for age (>95%) and hyphoplasia of erythroid lineage. Megakaryocytes are present and 3~4 of per HPF. Blasts are highlighted by CD117 and increased (approximately 15%).
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34(-), CD20(-), CD138(-), MPO(+), CD71(+), CD61(+), TdT(-).
• 2024-10-29 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — hypercellularity.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 80% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 8:1. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are increased in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117 15%; CD34 <5%; MPO 80%, CD61 10%; CD71 10% (of the nucleated cells).
  • The features are suggestive of myelodysplasitic syndrome (refractory anemia with excessive blasts, RAEB-II). Please correlate with hemogram, bone marrow smear, and if available, flow cytometry and/or genetic study results.
• 2024-10-29 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Gallbladder polyp

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-24 ~ 2025-02-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2. 46,XX[20]
    • Cellulitis over left elbow and left foot
    • Anemia
    • conjunctivitis, od
  • CC
    • Left elbow redness and swelling pain for 10 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 43-year-old female with underlying disease of
      • Diabetes mellitus on 2008
      • Hypertension
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Myelodysplasitic syndrome, RAEB-II
    • ……
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we hold Vidaza and gave antibiotic as Tapimycin for infection control at first for left elbow cellulitis.
    • Hold NSAID for allergy. Acetaminophen prnq6h for pain control. ID man was consulted for assessment.
    • We shift antibiotic to Brosym and Targocid current and IVF hydration due to hypotension and left foot cellulitis also noted. However, due to intermittent fever persists, Micafungin has been added on 2025/02/02.
    • Thus, antibiotics to Mepem and keep targocid for intermittent high fever treatment.
    • Bome marrow, flow and chromosome were done for suspect transfer to AML on 2025/02/05. Pending report.
    • Echocardiography was done for survey, but no evedence of vegetation, LVEF 64%. Chemo as Vidaza 75mg/m2 qd for 7 days from 2025/02/11 to 02/17 for Myelodysplastic neoplasm with increased blasts 2 (MDS-IB2), at least.
    • AIR was consulted for elevated ESR and ANA, but no evidence of AIR problem.
    • During hospitalization, she received blood transfusion for anemia correct.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2025/02/20. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# Q8H 4D
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# Q12H 4D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 4D if BT > 38’C
• 2024-10-27 ~ 2024-10-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Anemia, ruling in MDS RAEB
    • Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
    • Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
  • CC
    • for anemia BM survey    
  • Present illness history
    • This 43 y/o woman, had a history of diabetes mellitus on 2008, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia for years with regular medication control. accorading to her statements, she suffered from syncope suspect hypotension (DBP 40+) on and hyporglycemia related on 2024/09, she went to Cardinal Tien Hospital, who impression with Iron-Deficiency Anemia, the iron medication was suggested. however during the menstruation and will be ended in coming 2 days, she suffered from dizzy and syncope again on 2024/10/14, was sent to Tri-Service General Hospital for treatment. the laboratroy exam showed macrocytic anemia and blast cell positive was noted (HB 8.9g/dl), blood transfusion was performaced, she was transfered to oncology OPD for help.
    • She said her body weight loss (86 -> 82 -> 84 kg) in 2-3 month, accompanying mild poor appetite, hair loss, and bilateral lower limb pitting for month. Otherwise, there was no chills, abdomen pain, diarrhea, dysuria, nausea or vomit. TOCC history was unremarkable. The physical examination showed bilateral lower limb pitting edema 1+ was noted. Therefore, under the impression of anemia, she was admitted to our ward for further management on 2024/10/27.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, lab data was followed during admission with elevated blast and myelocytes with leukocytosis and anemia.
    • BM biopsy were done on 2024/10/29 and currently pending chromosome, flow cytometry, AML surface marker panel and official patholgy report.
    • Lab data were folowed again on 2024/10/30 and no need for transfusion.
    • Due to relative stable condition, she was discharged under the impression of anemia and thrombocytosis r/o MDS RAEB.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 5D if fever > 38’C or BM biopsy site pain
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H 5D

[consultation]

• 2021-05-21 Neurology
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS RAEB-II under Vidaza treatment. We need your help for severe left shoulder neuropathic pain assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS RAEB-II under Vidaza treatment. She complained of left shoulder pain since this month. I was consulted for further evaluation.
    • According to the patient’s statement, she also had suffered from feet pain due to cellulitis which in healing. In addition bilateral knee pain was also noted. She mentioned occasional numbness of limbs. There was no skin lesion involved left upper limb or other places.
    • O
      • NE E4V5M6
      • CNs: intact
      • MP upper >4 / >3 limited by left shoulder pain, left shoulder tenderness
        • sensation: intact
        • relatively cautious movement due to pain
      • 2025/03/18 NCV: bilateral median and peroneal neuropathy
    • impression:
      • arthropathy involved left shoulder and bilateral knee, cause to be determined.
    • suggestion:
      • may arrange QST only (QST = quantitative sensory threshold testing)
      • pain management with NSAIDs
      • may survey for systemic inflammation.
• 2025-05-20 Rehabiliation
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o MDS RAEB-II under vidaza treatment. She has limited joint movement, including in her shoulders and ankles, so we need your help for assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • Due to deconditioning, we were consulted for bedside rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • Bedridden for months
    • Physical examination
      • Consciousness: E4V5M6
      • Cognition: grossly intact
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 3/3
        • LUE/LLE 3/3
      • Mobility: bedrest
      • BADL: light hygiene minA / heavy hygiene: maxA
      • ROM: right knee, bilateral elbow and ankle ROM limited; left shoulder with allodynia (touch induced severe pain); soft end-feel, with foreward flexion 90 (stop further test due to pain); no brusie or petechia over left shoulder, no redness, swelling noted
    • Exam
      • NCV on 2025/03/08 showed bilateral median neuroapthy and peroneal neuroapthy. Normal F wave-latency in bilateral median nerves and ulnar nerves.
      • Brain MRA on 2025/04/23 showed No evident brain lesion.
    • Impression
      • Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2. 46,XX[20]
      • Severe left shoulder pain and allodynia, suspect vidaza related arthralgia and myalgia cannot be excluded; neuropathic pain related cannot be excluded,
      • Deconditioning, with joint contracture, especially bilateral elbows, bilateral ankles and right knee
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT rehabilitation programs (PROM and AAROM included all joints exceps left shoulder, no imapct exercise due to thrombocytopenia to prevent hemathrosis)
      • This case has a history of multiple cellulitis episodes and joint contractures. When in pain, the patient exhibits extreme distress and requires communication via the Pain VAS (Visual Analog Scale) score; with the goal of keeping the maximum pain VAS score at or below 3.
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and muscle strength.
      • Suggest consult pain expert for pain control and may consider consult neurologist for further localization.
• 2025-04-24 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS RAEB-2 case under Vidaza treatment now. Due to right upper quadrant visual field defect, os and brain MRA showed no evident brain lesion. Skull base and skull, TMJs, upper cervical vertebrae signal intensity could be seen on myeloblastic disease. We need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • S:
      • Superior nasal VFD(os) for 1 week
      • past hx: MDS
      • OPH hx: denied
      • NKDA
    • O:
      • BCVA OD:0.7x-8.0/-2.50x5 OS:0.1x-7.25/-2.0x180
      • PT: 14/15mmHg
      • pupil: 3mm, +/+, no RAPD
      • K: cl ou
      • AC: D/C ou
      • lens: cl ou
      • Fd: C/D ratio:0.2, roth spot(od), subhyaloid hemorrhage(os)
    • A:
      • roth spot(od), subhyaloid hemorrhage(os)
    • P:
      • Transamin 1# BID PO for 7 days (if no contraindication)
      • Inform the poor prognosis of VA, the patient and her family understood
      • The patient was informed that “vitreous gas injection requires prone positioning for therapeutic efficacy”, but the patient stated that “prone positioning is currently inconvenient” and therefore “declined the injection”.
      • OPD f/u
• 2025-04-24 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS RAEB-2. Due to vision field defect and brain MRA showed skull base and skull, TMJs, upper cervical vertebrae signal intensity could be seen on myeloblastic disease. We need your help for vision impairement management. (CMV infection?) Thanks a lot!
  • A
    • Consultation for eye vision defect ?
    • Please consult ophthalmologist first and check serum CMV viral load as you did yesterday.
    • If CMV retinitis suspect, either iv ganciclovir or oral valganciclovir is indicated.
    • If there is immediate sight-threatening lesions, intravitreal ganciclovir injection will be necessary.
• 2025-04-21 Neurology
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS RAEB-II case under vidaza treatment. Due to “Visual field defects are present in the upper and lower regions, characterized by box-like obstructions” within 1-2 weeks, so we need your help for assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • S:
      • visual defect at right upper quadrant since once she slept on right side
    • O:
      • NE: aware, fluent speech, right upper quadrant visual field defect (1:00 oclock) o.s.
      • diffuse hypo-reflexia, no obvious focal weakness
    • Impression:
      • suspect branch retinal artery/vein occlusion, suspect temporal lobe lesion
    • Suggest:
      • brain MRA with contrast enhancement might be arranged
      • I would like to follow up this patient. Thank you for your consultation.
• 2025-03-18 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This is a 43-year-old female with underlying disease of
      • Diabetes mellitus
        
      • Hypertension
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Myelodysplasitic syndrome, RAEB-II  
        
    • Accorading to patient’s statement, she suffered from syncope suspect hypotension (DBP 40+) on and hyporglycemia related since 2024/09, myelodysplasitic syndrome, RAEB-II was diagnosded based on bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on 2024/10/29. She received chemotherapy with Vidaza 7 days for every 1 month since 2025/02/11-02/17 (C1).
    • Left lower limb cellulitis was noted since last December, antibiotic treatment including Micafungin + Mepem + Targocid was given during last admission in 2025/01/24~2025/02/20.
    • This time, before admission, the redness and pain at left leg improved but swelling progressed to bilateral legs and right hand, with right leg, knee, and hip pain.
    • Under the impression of bilateral pitting edema, we checked cardaic enzymes and NT-proBNP was 675.5. EKG showed sinus tachycardia and there’s no obvious pleural effusion noted at CXR. The patient’s blood pressure was in normal range and there’s no hypoxia noted during admission.
    • We sincerely need your evaluation to rule out heart failure for this patient. Thank you.
  • A
    • I was consulted for elevated NTproBNP and sinus tachycardia.
    • O:
      • Cardiac echo (20250206): LVEF: 64%
        • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
        • Borderline septal hypertrophy
        • Trivial MR and trivial TR
        • Preserved RV systolic function
      • EKG: sinus tachycardia
      • CXR: no cardiomegaly
      • Lab
        • 2025-03-18 WBC 49.51 x10^3/uL
          
        • 2025-03-18 HGB 7.6 g/dL
          
        • 2025-03-18 PLT 61 *10^3/uL
          
        • 2025-03-18 Metamyelocyte 2.0 %
          
        • 2025-03-18 Myelocyte 8.0 %
          
        • 2025-03-18 Promyelocyte 1.0 %
          
        • 2025-03-18 Blast 13.0 %
          
        • 2025-03-18 NT-proBNP 675.5 pg/mL
          
        • 2025-03-18 CK 11 U/L
          
        • 2025-03-18 CKMB 0.3 ng/mL
          
        • 2025-03-17 ESR 22 mm/hr
          
        • 2025-03-17 CRP 12.3 mg/dL
          
    • Impression:
      • Heart failure is unlikely according to clinical examinaitons.
      • MDS with anemia.
    • Suggestion:
      • Heart failure is unlikely according to clinical examinaitons.
      • Sinus tachycardia due to MDS with anemia.
  • A 2025-03-20 18:17:02
    • PSVT attack was noted. (PSVT = Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia)
    • Suggestoin:
      • Suggest catheter ablation as success rate is > 95% if no contraindiation. If the patient agree the catheter ablation, please inform me.
      • May change Concor (1.25) mg to Diltiazem (30mg) 0.5# BID PO. and PRN Diltiazem use if PSVT attack.
• 2025-02-19 Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS with RAEB under vidaza treatment.
    • Due to multiple nodular were noted and abnormal ANA level. We need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • Patient’s medical record was reviewed. We were consulted for abnormal ANA level (Nucleolar 1:80). Bilateral hand swelling and left foot ecchymosis with swelling was noted for days.
    • Lab
      • 2025-02-10 ANA Nucleolar 1:80
        
      • 2025-02-10 RF ＜10 IU/mL
        
      • 2025-02-10 IgG (blood) 1487 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-02-10 IgM 58.0 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-02-10 IgA 266 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-02-10 C3 173.2 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-02-10 C4 33.3 mg/dL
        
    • S+O
      • skin involvement: puffy finger (-), calcinosis cutis (-), telangiectasia (-), hyperpigmentation (-), sclerodactyly (-)
      • vascular: Ischemic digital ulcers (-), Raynaud’s phenomenon (-)
      • GI: esophageal dysmotility (-), GERD (-)
      • Pulmonary: interstitial lung disease (-), pulmonary arterial hypertension (-)
      • myopathy(-)
      • clinical cardiac involvement: pericarditis (-), diastolic dysfunction (-)
      • scleroderma renal crisis: AKI (-), hypertension (-), MAHA (-)
    • Suggestion
      • Treat as your current expert management
      • consider arrange image study for affected side and monitor CRP, ESR and collect specimen culture if suspected ongoing inflammation change
      • check SCL70, JO-1,HLA-B27, SSA/SSB
      • ANA and other autoantibodies can be elevated in cases with infection/malignancy.nucleolar pattern of ANA suggest possible Scleroderma or myositis, if there is no suspicious symptoms, then follow-up ANA annually can be considered.
      • If there is other signs/symptoms like Raynaud’s phenomenon or increased CK level, please inform us.
      • Please inform me again if there are informative reports.
• 2025-02-19 Ophthalmology
  • A
    • S
      • The 43 y/o woman has MDS with RAEB under Vidaza treatment. Due to right eye swelling with painful sensation without discharge, we need your help for management
      • PH MDS with RAEB under Vidaza treatment
      • ophx: conjunctivtis
    • O
      • VAcPG 0.5/0.7
      • PT 15/15 mmHg
      • eyelid: no mass, redness, tenderness, swelling
      • conj papillary change + injected , discharge/ np os
      • K cl ou
      • AC d/cl ou
      • lens ns+
    • A
      • susp conjunctivitis od
    • P
      • sinomin 1gtt QID od + alminto 1gtt QID od + tetracycline onit 1QS HS od
      • inform risk of bacterial keratitis, come back earlier if progressive bv/ pain / discharge
      • avoid touching their eyes, shaking hands, sharing towels or pillows
      • encourage hand washing
      • OPD f/u
• 2025-02-03 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS with RAEB-II, suspect AML. This time, she has left arm cellulitis with fever in progress, BP drop yesterday was noted. We need your help for antibiotics management.
  • A
    • 43-year-old MDS with AML transformation female patient has fever problem during 10-day hospitalization, despite broad-spectrum antibiotic use.
    • There is cellulitis with eccymosis picture over right forearm in 2024-12 and left upper limb and left foot since last month.
    • Serial blood culture all showed negative result.
    • Besides Targocid and micafungin, Brosym is replaced by Mepem this morning.
    • Besides infection, fever should be related to leukemic fever too.
    • Blood culture on 2025-01-31 should be negative, follow up blood culture is done today.
    • Chemotherapy for AML is indicated, and no need to change the present antibiotic regimen.
• 2025-01-25 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS with RAEB-II. This time, she has left arm cellulitis with fever, so we need your help for management.
  • A
    • The 43 y/o woman has MDS with RAEB-II. This time, she was admiited because of left arm cellulitis with fever.
    • Lab
      • 2025-01-24 CRP 12.0 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-24 WBC 58.61 x10^3/uL
        
    • Agree with your use with tapimycin.
    • Please control blood sugar between 150~200mg/dL
    • Clsoely monitor the cellulitis margin and surrounding skin color.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-21 - azacitidine 75mg/m2 130mg 2min SC QD D1-7
• 2025-04-21 - azacitidine 75mg/m2 130mg 2min SC QD D1-7
• 2025-03-19 - azacitidine 75mg/m2 137mg 2min SC QD D1-7
• 2025-02-11 - azacitidine 75mg/m2 140mg 2min SC QD D1-7

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2025-05-22

This 43-year-old woman with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), subtype RAEB-II and confirmed NPM1 mutation (bone marrow 2025-02-17), is demonstrating evolving features consistent with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) transformation based on sustained peripheral blood blasts >20% (peaking at 50.0% on 2025-04-22) and markedly elevated WBC (up to 91.47 ×10^3/uL on 2025-05-15). Her clinical course includes recurrent anemia, persistent thrombocytopenia, episodic neutrophilia, systemic inflammation (CRP up to 20.3 mg/dL), and initiation of Vidaza plus Venetoclax from 2025-05-21. Neurological complications include arthropathy and possible sensory neuropathy. Hemodynamically stable as of 2025-05-22 but functionally impaired (ECOG PS 3).

Problem 1. AML transformation from MDS-RAEB-II

• Objective
  • Sustained blasts >20% in peripheral blood:
    • 33.3% on 2025-05-19, 50.0% on 2025-04-22, consistently ≥20% since 2025-03-16.
  • WBC markedly elevated: up to 91.47 ×10^3/uL on 2025-05-15, indicating leukemic proliferation.
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-04): 15% CD117(+) blasts; NPM1 mutation detected (2025-02-17), FLT3 negative.
  • Cytopenias: HGB 6.1–8.0 g/dL, PLT 29–87 ×10^3/uL, Reticulocyte counts suppressed (0.12–0.56%).
• Assessment
  • The criteria for AML transformation are met: sustained peripheral blasts ≥20% and compatible cytogenetic/molecular mutation (NPM1), even without repeat marrow data. WHO 2022 and ICC recognize diagnosis based on peripheral blood if marrow not available.
  • Disease progression is biologically aggressive with increasing WBC and blast burden and declining hematopoiesis.
  • The combination of Vidaza and Venetoclax is a standard non-intensive AML regimen and is appropriate, especially in NPM1-mutated AML.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vidaza (azacitidine) + Venetoclax with close blood count and tumor lysis monitoring.
  • Consider bone marrow re-biopsy for blast quantification and minimal residual disease (MRD) assessment.
  • Coordinate transfusion support; maintain Hb >7–8 g/dL and PLT >10–20 ×10^3/uL.

Problem 2. Inflammatory and infectious status

• Objective
  • Fever and elevated CRP 20.3 mg/dL on 2025-05-15, Procalcitonin 0.21 ng/mL on 2025-02-20.
  • Antibiotics: Tapimycin reinitiated on 2025-05-15 due to possible respiratory infection.
  • Ground glass opacity noted on CXR 2025-05-15.
  • Blood glucose up to 181 mg/dL, raising infection risk due to diabetes.
• Assessment
  • Systemic inflammation present with CRP elevation but PCT only mildly elevated previously, suggesting low bacterial burden.
  • Likely infection source: respiratory tract; fungal risk elevated due to neutropenia and venetoclax.
  • Tapimycin (vancomycin + cefepime) is empirically reasonable (blood culture sampled on 2025-05-15, report on 2025-05-21: no growth for 5 days aerobically and anaerobically).
• Recommendation
  • Continue antimicrobial coverage and monitor response (CRP trend, clinical status).
  • Maintain posaconazole prophylaxis due to Venetoclax-induced neutropenia.
  • Consider early chest CT if clinical status worsens or fever persists.

Problem 3. Anemia and thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • HGB trend: 5.8 on 2025-03-16 → 6.1 on 2025-05-19; reticulocyte counts remain suppressed (as low as 0.12%).
  • PLT trend: consistently <100 ×10^3/uL, reaching nadir 29 on 2025-04-30.
  • Multiple transfusions documented; ongoing requirement noted.
• Assessment
  • Bone marrow failure with ineffective erythropoiesis and megakaryocytopoiesis consistent with leukemic infiltration and chemotherapy suppression.
  • No evidence of hemolysis; uric acid, LDH mildly elevated, but stable renal function (Cr ~0.7 mg/dL).
• Recommendation
  • Continue RBC and PLT transfusion support based on clinical symptoms and thresholds (Hb <7, PLT <10).
  • Monitor reticulocyte count, LDH, and iron panel if transfusion dependency persists.
  • Erythropoietin stimulating agents not indicated in acute leukemia setting.

Problem 4. Arthropathy and neuropathic pain (not posted)

• Objective
  • Left shoulder and bilateral knee pain, PVAS decreased to 3 on 2025-05-22.
  • 2025-03-18 NCV: bilateral median sensory and peroneal neuropathy.
  • Neurology: possible inflammatory arthropathy and neuropathic component.
  • Pain controlled with Arcoxia (etoricoxib), Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen), and Neurontin (gabapentin).
• Assessment
  • Pain is multifactorial—mechanical (arthropathy) and neuropathic.
  • Autoimmune etiology unlikely (ANA low titer, ENA negative); no active skin or joint inflammation.
  • Response to pain medications is favorable.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current analgesic regimen; consider reducing Tramacet to 0.5# QID as tolerated.
  • If worsening, consider MRI of joints and further autoimmune or infectious work-up.
  • Functional rehabilitation and mobilization support to improve ECOG PS.

Problem 5. Peripheral neuropathy and neuromusculoskeletal pain

• Objective
  • Symptomatically, the patient reports:
    • Left shoulder pain with limited range of motion and local tenderness (2025-05-22).
    • Bilateral knee pain and history of lower limb cellulitis-related foot pain (progressing since 2025-03).
    • Occasional numbness in limbs, cautious movement (neurology consult 2025-05-21).
  • 2025-03-18 Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) study:
    • Sensory neuropathy: Prolonged latency and reduced conduction velocity in bilateral median and right sural nerves.
    • Motor findings: Dampened CMAPs in bilateral peroneal nerves.
    • F-wave and H-reflex normal, no conduction block.
  • No autoimmune markers suggestive of systemic vasculitis (ANA 1:80, ENA/RF negative).
  • No signs of new skin lesions, local inflammation, or active infection over left upper limb (2025-05-22 exam).
• Assessment
  • The clinical picture is most consistent with mixed sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy, chronic and likely chemotherapy-related (both Vidaza and Venetoclax).
    • Azacitidine is known to cause limb and joint pain, but peripheral neuropathy is rare.
    • Venetoclax is more commonly associated with musculoskeletal pain but rarely causes frank neuropathy.
  • Superimposed inflammatory arthropathy of uncertain cause is possible, as joint-localized pain exceeds neuropathic distribution and is responsive to NSAIDs.
  • Diabetic neuropathy may contribute, but the patient’s glycemic control has generally been acceptable (HbA1c 6.1% on 2025-04-26).
  • No evidence of CNS disease (MRA 2025-04-23: no lesion), but prior MRA report did raise concern for myeloblastic disease involving the skull base and cervical spine.
    • However, no focal deficits suggestive of spinal cord involvement are present currently.
• Recommendation
  • Symptom control and functional support:
    • Continue gabapentin (Neurontin) 1# BID and Arcoxia (etoricoxib) 1# QD.
    • Taper Tramacet to 0.5# QID if well tolerated.
    • Consider topical agents (e.g., lidocaine patch - drug code WLIDO03) for focal pain.
  • Further assessment:
    • Monitor progression with repeat NCV if symptoms worsen or spread proximally.
    • Consider MRI shoulder/knee joints if localized arthropathy persists or worsens.
    • Monitor vitamin B12 and folate levels to exclude superimposed nutritional neuropathy.
  • Differential control:
    • Maintain awareness of possible overlap between:
      • Chemo-induced neuropathy
      • Paraneoplastic/infiltrative neurotoxicity (e.g., leukemic infiltration - though no direct evidence yet)
      • Diabetic microvascular neuropathy

Problem 5. Peripheral neuropathy (old one, not posted)

• Objective
  • Neurologic symptoms:
    • Intermittent numbness in extremities, particularly noted since 2025-03 with worsening functional impairment (admission note 2025-05-16; neuro consult 2025-05-21).
    • Bilateral knee and left shoulder pain with joint tenderness, without local redness or swelling (2025-05-21 to 2025-05-22).
  • Functional impact:
    • ECOG PS: 4 on 2025-05-16, improved to 3 on 2025-05-22.
    • Movement limited by shoulder pain (Neuro exam 2025-05-21: MP 4/3+; sensation intact).
  • Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) on 2025-03-18:
    • Bilateral median sensory neuropathy (prolonged distal latency, reduced SNCV).
    • Bilateral peroneal neuropathy (dampened CMAP amplitude).
    • Normal F-wave and H-reflex, no global demyelination.
  • Medications:
    • Gabapentin (Neurontin) 1# BID.
    • NSAIDs (Arcoxia), Tramacet (Tramadol/Acetaminophen) for pain control.
  • No concurrent chemotherapy associated with neurotoxicity (e.g., vinca alkaloids or bortezomib); only Vidaza (azacitidine) and Venetoclax in use.
• Assessment
  • Pattern is consistent with mixed sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy, with primary involvement of median sensory and peroneal motor/sensory nerves.
  • Likely multifactorial etiology:
    • Chronic disease–related: diabetes mellitus since 2008 (HbA1c 6.1% on 2025-04-26), though glycemic control seems relatively preserved.
    • MDS-associated paraneoplastic process or immune-related: ANA nucleolar 1:80 on 2025-02-10, but ENA and inflammatory markers not strongly supportive.
    • Drug-related unlikely for Vidaza or Venetoclax. Gabapentin likely mitigating symptoms.
  • Stable symptoms since March with slight improvement in pain; movement limited more by arthropathy than motor deficit.
• Recommendation
  • Continue gabapentin (Neurontin) 1# BID, consider up-titration if symptoms recur.
  • Maintain pain control with Ultracet (reduce to 0.5# QID if tolerable), Arcoxia (NSAID caution for GI/renal toxicity).
  • Add vitamin B complex or alpha-lipoic acid trial for neuroprotection (low-risk).
  • Consider follow-up NCV in 6–8 weeks to assess progression if clinical worsening.
  • If focal weakness or progressive sensory loss develops, MRI spine and CSF exam may be indicated to rule out CNS involvement (given skull base myeloblast infiltration on MRA 2025-04-23).

2025-02-06

1. Key Findings from Bone Marrow Biopsy

• Hypercellular marrow (80%).
• Myeloid:Erythroid (M:E) ratio of ~8:1, indicating myeloid hyperplasia.
• Left shift of leukocytes, meaning increased immature precursors.
• Increased megakaryocytes.
• Immunohistochemical (IHC) markers:
  • CD117 (15%) → Marker for immature myeloid cells.
  • CD34 (<5%) → Marker for hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, typically high in AML but lower in some cases of MDS progressing to AML.
  • MPO (80%) → Strong positivity, favoring myeloid-lineage disease.
  • CD61 (10%) → Megakaryocytic marker, suggests preserved megakaryopoiesis.
  • CD71 (10%) → Erythroid marker, indicating limited erythropoiesis.

2. Interpretation

• Diagnosis: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) - RAEB-II (Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts-2).
  • RAEB-II is defined by blast count of 10–19% in the bone marrow and is a high-risk precursor to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
  • Increased blasts, hypercellular marrow, and dysplastic features confirm this.
  • MPO positivity suggests a predominantly myeloid clone.
• Risk of Progression to AML:
  • RAEB-II has a high progression rate (~50%) to AML.
  • CD34 <5% suggests a lower proportion of early hematopoietic stem cells, which may indicate partial differentiation.
  • Persistently high blasts (>20%) in peripheral blood suggests evolution toward AML.

3. Possible Differential Diagnosis (Descending Probability)

• Rank 1
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) evolved from MDS (RAEB-II)
  • Probability: Very High
  • Rationale:
    • Persistent blast cells >20% in blood (peripheral progression of marrow disease).
    • Prior RAEB-II diagnosis is a known precursor.
    • Myeloid-dominant MPO positivity (80%).
    • High WBC, thrombocytopenia, anemia worsening over time.
• Rank 2
  • Advanced Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS - RAEB-II) without full AML transformation
  • Probability: High
  • Rationale:
    • 80% cellularity, dysplastic megakaryocytes, and M:E shift strongly indicate ongoing high-risk MDS.
    • AML risk very high but not yet confirmed in marrow.
    • Needs updated bone marrow biopsy to confirm >20% blasts for AML.
• Rank 3
  • Leukemoid Reaction (Infection/Inflammation-Induced Leukocytosis)
  • Probability: Moderate-Low
  • Rationale:
    • Unlikely given the persistently high blasts.
    • No clear infection source.
    • MDS explains WBC rise better.
• Rank 4
  • Bone Marrow Infiltration by Solid Tumor Metastasis (e.g., Gastric Cancer, Prostate Cancer)
  • Probability: Low
  • Rationale:
    • Bone marrow biopsy did not show carcinoma cells.
    • Instead, it revealed dysplasia, left-shifted myeloid lineage.
    • No clear marrow fibrosis or carcinoma markers.

4. Molecular Findings

• NPM1 Mutation Present
  • Clinical Significance
    • Strongly associated with de novo AML or AML evolving from MDS.
    • Generally favorable prognosis if FLT3-ITD negative.
    • High response rate to standard chemotherapy (7+3: Cytarabine + Daunorubicin).
  • Impact on Next Steps
    • Confirms AML transformation → Proceed with standard induction chemotherapy unless contraindications exist.
• FLT3-ITD Undetectable
  • Clinical Significance
    • Absence of FLT3-ITD is favorable.
    • FLT3-ITD+ AML is associated with high relapse rates and requires targeted therapy (e.g., midostaurin, gilteritinib).
  • Impact on Next Steps
    • No need for FLT3 inhibitors (midostaurin).
    • Standard AML chemotherapy should be effective.
• FLT3-D835 Undetectable
  • Clinical Significance
    • FLT3-D835 is a tyrosine kinase domain mutation, often conferring resistance to standard therapy.
    • Absence is favorable.
  • Impact on Next Steps
    • Standard AML therapy remains appropriate.
• JAK2 Mutation Undetectable
  • Clinical Significance
    • JAK2 mutations are associated with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN).
    • Absence rules out a JAK2-driven process (e.g., primary myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, or essential thrombocythemia).
  • Impact on Next Steps
    • Confirms that this is primary AML rather than an MPN-related leukemia.

5. Next Steps

• Confirm AML Diagnosis with Bone Marrow Reassessment
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration/Biopsy: To check if marrow blasts >20%.
  • Flow Cytometry: To confirm abnormal myeloid differentiation markers.
  • Cytogenetic & Karyotype Analysis (Pending) → Detect high-risk chromosomal abnormalities (e.g., del(5q), monosomy 7, complex karyotype).
  • Peripheral Blood Smear: Check for dysplastic features, blast morphology.
• Initiate Standard AML Induction Therapy (If No Contraindications)
  • Preferred regimen: 7+3 induction chemotherapy (Cytarabine + Daunorubicin).
  • Why?
    • NPM1+ AML without FLT3-ITD has a high response rate to chemotherapy.
    • Higher chance of achieving remission with standard therapy.
  • If Frail/Not a Candidate for Intensive Therapy:
    • Consider Hypomethylating Agents (Azacitidine/Decitabine) ± Venetoclax.
• Monitor for AML-Related Complications
  • Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS): Due to high cell turnover.
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC): Given history of thrombocytopenia.
  • Febrile neutropenia (FN): Early prophylaxis with antimicrobials.
• Assess Candidacy for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT)
  • If poor cytogenetics are detected → SCT may be necessary after remission.
  • If standard chemotherapy achieves remission, SCT could be deferred.

6. Summary

• Molecular findings (NPM1+, FLT3−, JAK2−) strongly confirm AML transformation from MDS (RAEB-II).
• Next priority: Bone marrow reassessment to quantify blast percentage and risk-stratify based on cytogenetics.
• If AML is confirmed (>20% blasts) → Proceed with standard 7+3 chemotherapy.
• If high-risk cytogenetics → Consider early allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT).
• If frail patient → Use hypomethylating agents + Venetoclax instead.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-04-23 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Left axis deviation
  • R/S >1 at V1 lead, suspected old posterior wall infarction
• 2025-04-23 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2025-03-10 PET
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/07/18, the lesions of increased FDG uptake in a lymph node in the left pelvic wall and in a left inguinal lymph node are old and come to less evident, and there is a new lesion of glucose hypermetabolism in a lymph node in the left iliac chain.
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue around bilateral shoulders and hips, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Rectal cancer s/p treatment with dissociated metabolic response to current therapy, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-02-17 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/02/06.
    • There is a newly developed enlarged node 2 x 1.4 cm in left common iliac chain (Srs:301 Img:49). Metastatic node is highly suspected. Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Prior CT identified an enlarged node 1.7 x 1.2 cm in left pelvic side wall is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 1.6 x 1 cm (Srs:301 Img:64). Follow up is indicated. Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged lymph node in left inguinal area 1.3 cm is not noted again. Follow up is indicated.
    • There are few hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 3.5 cm in S8/4).
    • Prior CT identified one angiomyolipoma 4.5 cm in left kidney upper-middle pole is noted again, stationary.
    • The uterus shows posterior displacement to the rectal space. In addition, a cystic lesion 2.7 cm in left adnexa is noted that is c/w left ovarian cyst.
    • s/p Abdominal-perineal resection
• 2024-12-30 Sonography - kidney
  • Hyperechoic tumor, 2.43x2.37cm in left kidney, r/o renal AML.
• 2024-11-11 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (78 - 27) / 78 = 65.38%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Moderate MR; mild AR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2024-11-09 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Indication: Adenocarcinoma of low rectum invloving anus, cT4N1M0, IIIc, status post CCRT, and laparoscpic abdominoperineal resection (APR) on 2023-11-30, ypT3N1aM1a(1/5), G3, stage IVA (left inguinal LN metastasis), disease progression by PET on 2024-07-18 (left pelvic side wall and a left inguinal lymph node metastases)
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p colostomy with its orifice at LLQ. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-06-26, the lesion is stationary.
    • Fat containing tumor at left kidney measuring 4.49cm is found. Angiomyolipoma is considered.
    • No definite inguinal or pelvic sidewall LAP
  • Imp:
    • Lymphadenopathy at left iliac region. Stationary.
    • Left renal angiomyolipoma.
• 2024-09-23 Holter 24hr ECG
  • Baseline was sinus bradycardia with aberrancy
    • Average HR: 49 bpm, range between: 43-56 bpm
    • Chronotropic incompetence noted
  • Rare isolated VPCs
  • A few isolated APCs / APC couplets
  • 3 episodes of short-run AT, max 7 beats
  • 1 episode of long pause, 2.000 sec, related to VPC
  • Profound slow heart rate, please survey for metabolic and medication causes.
• 2024-07-30 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the left lower medial lung, retrocardiac area, is suspected. Follow up is indicated.
• 2024-07-30 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-07-26 RAS and BRAF V600 mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-24110 A8
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 13 GGC>GAC, p.G13D)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-07-18 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a lymph node in the left pelvic side wall and in a left inguinal lymph node. Metastatic lymph nodes should be considered. In comparison with the previous study on 2023/10/18, the glucose hypermetabolism in a lymph node in the left pelvic side wall is new. Howeve, the glucose hypermetabolism in a left inguinal lymph node is a little less evident.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in soft tissues around bilateral shoulders and hips. Inflammaion may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-06-26 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/02/06.
    • There is an enlarged node 1.7 x 1.2 cm in left pelvic side wall (Srs:301 Img:98) that may be metastatic node.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged lymph node in left inguinal area 1.3 cm is noted again, decreasing in size to 1 cm.
    • There are few hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 3.5 cm in S8/4).
    • There is one angiomyolipoma 4.5 cm in left kidney upper-middle pole.
    • The uterus shows posterior displacement to the rectal space.
      • There is one poor enhancing mass 4.3 cm in the uterine myometrium that is c/w myomas.
      • In addition, a cystic lesion 2.7 cm in left adnexa is noted that is c/w left ovarian cyst.
    • s/p Abdominal-perineal resection
  • Impression:
    • There is an enlarged node 1.7 x 1.2 cm in left pelvic side wall (Srs:301 Img:98) that may be metastatic node.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
• 2024-02-06 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P operation. Minimal fluid collection in pelvic cavity.
    • Right renal angiomyolipoma (4.2cm).
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Right tiny renal stone.
    • Liver cysts (up to 3.4cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Minimal fluid collection in pelvic cavity.
    • Right renal angiomyolipoma (4.2cm).
• 2023-12-01 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, low rectum, laparoscpic abdominoperineal resection (s/p CCRT) — Adenocarcinoma, residual with anus inolvement
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, dissection — Tumor metastasis (1/5) without extracapsular extension (0/1)
    • AJCC pathologic stage — ypT3N1a, stage IIIB, if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: laparoscpic abdominoperineal resection
    • Specimen site: low rectum to anus
    • Specimen size: two segments, up to 18.5 cm in length, 7.6 cm in circumference
    • Tumor size: 5.2 x 4 cm
    • Tumor location: low rectum, 12 cm and 1.7 cm away from bilateral resection margins
    • Tumor appearance: ulcerative mass
    • Depth of invasion grossly: pericolonic fat
    • Representative sections as follows: A1: bilateral cutting end, A2-A8: tumor, A9-A12: LNs
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: adenocarcinoma with anus extension
    • Histology Grade: G3, poorly differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: pericolonic fat
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: present
    • Perineural invasion: present
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: absent
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: tumor metastasis (1/5)
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: N/A
    • Extranodal involvement: Not identified (0/1)
    • Pathological TNM Stage: ypT3N1a
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: N/A
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: grade 4
    • Immunohistochemistry: CDX2(+), CK20(+) and P40(-) for tumor
• 2023-11-29 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-11-17 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the S-colon (30cm AAV).
    • Low rectal cancer lesion involving anus was noted with easy contact bleeding, disease progression is found comparing previous pictures.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Low rectal cancer lesion involving anus was noted with easy contact bleeding, disease progression
  • Suggestion:
    • suggest APR
• 2023-11-07 Flow Volumn Chart
  • Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
  • please correlated with clinical condition
• 2023-11-07 Transesophageal echocardiography, TEE
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (59 - 21) / 59 = 64.41%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 64
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AR, MR, TR
• 2023-10-18 PET
  • No previous study for comparison.
  • Increased FDG uptake at the rectal region, probably residual/recurrent tumor. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake at a left inguinal lymph node, cancer with distant metastasis should be considered, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue around bilateral shoulder joints, probably benign in nature.
  • Rectal cancer s/p treatment, ycTxNxM1a, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-09-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified circumferential wall thickening at the rectum is noted again, decreasing in wall thickness. It is c/w adenocarcinoma of the rectum S/P CCRT with partial response.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
      • Prior MRI identified five enlarged nodes in the perirectal space and left internal iliac chain are not noted again in the current CT.
      • Regional metastatic nodes S/P C/T with complete response is suspected.
      • Prior MRI identified one non-regional metastatic node 1.6 cm in left inguinal area is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 1.4 cm (Srs:601 Img:79).
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 3.5 cm in size at S8/4.
    • There is one angiomyolipoma 4.1 cm in left kidney upper-middle pole.
    • There are two masses 4 cm and 1.4 cm in the uterine myometrium, showing low signal on T2WI that are c/w myomas.
      • In addition, a cystic lesion 2.7 cm in left adnexa is noted that is c/w left ovarian cyst.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum S/P CCRT show partial response. Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • Prior MRI identified one non-regional metastatic node 1.6 cm in left inguinal area is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 1.4 cm.
• 2023-09-08 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Low rectal cancer involving anus s/p CCRT with much regression
• 2023-06-09 MRI - pelvis
  • CC: Low rectal cancer (near anus), for staging
  • Findings:
    • There is circumferential wall thickening at the rectum, measuring 6 cm in size that is c/w adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3).
      • In addition, there are five enlarged nodes in the perirectal space and left internal iliac chain (Srs:8 Img:4,8,20,22) that are c/w metastatic nodes (N2a).
      • There is one enlarged node 1.6 cm in left inguinal area that is c/w non-regional lymph node metastasis (M1a).
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 3.5 cm in size at S8/4.
    • There is one angiomyolipoma 4.1 cm in left kidney upper-middle pole.
    • There are two masses 4 cm and 1.4 cm in the uterine myometrium, showing low signal on T2WI that are c/w myomas.
      • In addition, a cystic lesion 2.7 cm in left adnexa is noted that is c/w left ovarian cyst.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2023-05-30 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Wall thickening at lower rectum, suggesting rectal malignancy with anus extension.
      
    • Uterine tumor, 4.5cm, r/o uterine myoma.
    • Non-enhancing nodule, up to 3.6cm, r/o liver cyst.
    • Tiny right renal stone.
    • Fatty content tumor in left kidney, 4.8cm, r/o renal AML.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Rectal cancer with anus extension, cstage T4bN1M0.
    • Left renal fatty content tumor, r/o AML.
    • R/O liver cysts.
    • Uterine myoma.
• 2023-05-23 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, rectum, 5 cm above anal verge, biopsy (F) — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2023-05-22 Colonoscopy
  • Internal hemorrhoid
  • Colon polyp, ileocecal valve, s/p biopsy removal.(A)
  • Colon polyp, ascending colon, s/p biopsy removal.(B)
  • Colon polyp, transverse colon, s/p biopsy removal.(C)
  • Colon polyp, transverse colon, s/p biopsy removal.(D)
  • Colon polyp, descending colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy.(E)
  • Rectal tumor, favor malignancy, 0~5cm AAV, s/p biopsy.(F)

[MedRec]

• 2023-11-29 ~ 2023-12-06 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum, status post laparoscpic abdominoperineal resection (APR) on 2023-11-30, ypT3N1aM1a(1/5), G3, LVI(+), PNI(+), stage IV1 (left inguinal lymph node metastasis)
  • CC
    • Bloody stool since 2023-03, colonscopy / computer tomgraphy / pathology report proved adenocarcinoma of rectum cT3N1aM1a, stage IVa status post concurent chemoradiotherapy, admitted for laparascopic abdominoperineal rescetion.
  • Present illness
    • This 67-year-old woman has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension, all of which are well controlled with medication. She denies any prior surgeries to her chest, abdomen, or anus.
    • She has been experiencing perianal bleeding after defecation and constipation since 2023-03.
    • She underwent colonoscopy, which revealed a colon polyp that was pathologically confirmed to be adenocarcinoma.
    • Computer tomography (CT) and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 2023-05 indicated stage IVa adenocarcinoma of the low rectum with cT3N1aM1a classification, with positive left inguinal lymph nodes.
    • She was then referred to the colorectal surgery department for further management.
    • She received concurrent chemoradiotherapy, which included pelvic radiotherapy to a total dose of 45 Gy in 25 fractions and radiotherapy to the rectal tumor and lymphadenopathy to a total dose of 50.4 Gy in 28 fractions.
    • Restaging with CT in 2023-09 revealed: Partial response of adenocarcinoma of the rectum after chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) Persistence of a non-regional metastatic node measuring 1.4 cm in the left inguinal area, with a slight decrease in size from 1.6 cm.
    • Sigmoidoscopy in 2023-11 showed progression of the disease, with a low rectal cancer lesion involving the anus that was easily friable and prone to bleeding. There was no bloody stool, body weight loss, and bowel habit change ever since CCRT.
    • Preoperative assessment was performed, including echocardiogram, which revealed: Left ventricular ejection fraction of 64%; Preserved left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) systolic function with normal wall motion; Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Lung function tests showed mild restrictive ventilatory impairment.
    • The patient was informed of the risks and benefits of surgical intervention and agreed to the procedure. She signed the necessary operation permits.
    • Under the impression of adenocarcinoma of the low rectum involving the anus, cT3N1aM1a, stage IVa (revised by MRI), with positive left inguinal lymph nodes after CCRT, the patient is now admitted for laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection scheduled for tomorrow.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, preoperative assessment was done and no contraindication was found against operation.
    • Laparoscopic abdominal peritoneal resection was performed on 2023/11/30. The operation went uneventfully and the patient was brought back to ward afterwards.
    • After operation, the patient had mild operation wound pain. Flatus and stool passage was noted at enterostomy site, and no abdominal discomfort was noted after low-residual diet intake.
    • Foley was removed on 2023/12/02 and smooth urination was noted afterwards. JP drain was removed on 2023/12/04 and no discomfort or discharge was noted after removal.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharged today and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI
    • Meififen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# BID
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain

[consultation]

• 2024-11-11 Nephrology
  • Q
    • For protine of urine evaluation
    • This 68-year-old woman, a patient of Adenocarcinoma of low rectum invloving anus, cT4N1M0, IIIc, status post CCRT, and laparoscpic abdominoperineal resection (APR) on 2023-11-30, ypT3N1aM1a(1/5), G3, stage IVA (left inguinal LN metastasis), disease progression by PET on 2024-07-18 ( left pelvic side wall and a left inguinal lymph node metastases) S/P C/T. She was admitted for Avastin/FOLFIRI.
    • Micoralbuminemia showed 14.59mg/dl. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • O
      • Lab
        • 2024-11-09 (UACR) Urine-ALB/U-Cr 235.5 mg/g
          
        • 2024-11-09 Urine-Creatinine 61.96 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-09 Microalbumin mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-09 Urine ALB 14.59 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-07 Creatinine 0.61 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-07 Albumin (BCG) 4.3 g/dL
          
    • A
      • This 68-year-old woman with advanced rectal adenocarcinoma (stage IVa) is undergoing chemotherapy with Avastin (bevacizumab) and FOLFIRI. She presents with microalbuminuria (UACR = 235.5 mg/g) and has normal serum albumin and creatinine levels.
      • Avastin (bevacizumab), a VEGF inhibitor, is known to have potential renal side effects, including proteinuria, hypertension, and glomerular injury.
        • The UACR is 235.5 mg/g, which indicates microalbuminuria.
        • This level is above the normal range (normal < 30 mg/g) but does not reach nephrotic range (> 3,000 mg/g).
        • Microalbuminuria can be an early sign of renal endothelial injury, often seen with VEGF inhibitors like bevacizumab.
      • Laboratory manifestation:
        • Serum albumin: 4.3 g/dL, which is within the normal range, indicating that there is no systemic hypoalbuminemia at this time.
        • Serum creatinine: 0.61 mg/dL, and eGFR appears stable, suggesting that overall renal function is preserved.
    • Recommendation:
      • Given the use of bevacizumab, which is known to increase the risk of proteinuria and possible renal toxicity, regular monitoring of urine protein levels and UACR should be continued.
      • Consider checking UACR or UPCR every 4-6 weeks to monitor any worsening of proteinuria.
      • Bevacizumab can also cause hypertension, which may exacerbate proteinuria and contribute to renal damage. Ensure the patient’s blood pressure is monitored regularly and managed according to hypertension guidelines, aiming for optimal blood pressure control.
      • If proteinuria progresses to nephrotic range (> 3,000 mg/g) or if there are signs of renal impairment, consider the potential need for dose reduction or temporary discontinuation of bevacizumab.
      • May titrate ARBs if proteinuria increases, as they may help reduce proteinuria and protect renal function.
      • Ensure the chemotherapy regimen is optimized and consider alternatives if proteinuria significantly impacts renal function or QoL.
    • Please feel free to contact us if any inquiries.
• 2024-11-11 Cardiology
  • Q
    • For hypertension, bradycardia
    • This 68-year-old woman, a patient of Adenocarcinoma of low rectum invloving anus, cT4N1M0, IIIc, status post CCRT, and laparoscpic abdominoperineal resection (APR) on 2023-11-30, ypT3N1aM1a(1/5), G3, stage IVA (left inguinal LN metastasis), disease progression by PET on 2024-07-18 ( left pelvic side wall and a left inguinal lymph node metastases) S/P C/T. She was admitted for Avastin/FOLFIRI.
    • Owing to hypertension and bradycardia (HR 43-56 per min) and 24hrs holter, long pause about 2 Second and VPC. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • S
      • A 68 y/o female, a case of
        • Rectal Ca s/p OP, CCRT, with LN Metastasis
        • HCVD
        • Sinus Bradycardia
    • O
      • Holter: 2024/9/23
      • AVE: 49
    • Suggestion:
      • Please check FT4, TSH, CORTISOL, ACTH
      • Please DC Urosin (Atenolol), Blopress
      • Please give Amlodipine 1# qd, Olmesartan 1# qd
      • Might give Aminophylline 1# bid
    • Follow-up on call, Thanks.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-20 - _________________________________________ oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3885mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 85% due to old age. no more NHI Avastin left)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-04-23 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3885mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX 85% due to old age)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-03-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3890mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX 85% due to old age)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-03-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3860mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX 85% due to old age)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2025-01-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3160mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-12-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3220mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-12-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3190mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-11-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-10-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-09-23 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-09-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min (Avastin)

• 2024-08-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-30 - _________________________________________ irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 466mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3264mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI 30% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-22

This 68-year-old woman with metastatic rectal adenocarcinoma (ypT3N1aM1a, G3, stage IVA) has undergone definitive CCRT and APR (2023-11-30), with disease progression documented on PET (2024-07-18: left pelvic and inguinal LN) and CT (2025-02-17: new left iliac LN). Since 2024-07-30, she has been receiving chemotherapy, initially with Avastin + FOLFIRI, later transitioned to Avastin + FOLFOX (from 2025-03-07), and currently continued on FOLFOX alone (NHI covered Avastin exhausted after 2025-04-23).

Recent PET (2025-03-10) shows dissociated response with regression in prior lesions but a new metabolically active iliac LN. Her organ functions remain stable: renal (eGFR 109.88 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-05-20), hepatic (ALT 12 U/L, AST 19 U/L), and hematologic (WBC 5.5, Hgb 11.1 g/dL, PLT 209), with mild anemia. Glucose variability is noted (114–238 mg/dL). BP is mostly well-controlled (120–175 mmHg systolic), though pulse remains low-normal (HR 60–76 bpm). She remains in ECOG PS 1, afebrile, with good appetite and no nausea/vomiting during most recent FOLFOX cycle (2025-05-20 to 2025-05-22).

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Problem 1. Metastatic rectal adenocarcinoma with dissociated PET response

• Objective
  • PET (2025-03-10): old lesions in left pelvic and inguinal LNs have decreased uptake; however, a new hypermetabolic LN in the left iliac chain is identified
  • CT (2025-02-17): left pelvic wall LN decreased to 1.6 × 1.0 cm; new left iliac LN 2.0 × 1.4 cm
  • CEA increased from 25.57 ng/mL (2025-02-24) to 36.94 ng/mL (2025-05-02), suggesting progression
  • Chemotherapy switched from FOLFIRI to FOLFOX on 2025-03-07; Avastin continued until 2025-04-23 (then exhausted)
  • Clinical status: stable PS (ECOG 1), fair appetite, no vomiting (2025-05-22 progress note)
• Assessment
  • Radiologic dissociated response suggests heterogeneous tumor sensitivity or clonal evolution
  • Rising CEA and new PET lesion indicate progression, although prior disease burden has partially regressed
  • FOLFOX without Avastin may be insufficient for sustained control
  • Given KRAS mutation (codon 13 p.G13D), EGFR inhibitors are not appropriate
• Recommendation
  • Arrange follow-up CT (planned for 2025-05-23) to assess new iliac lesion and treatment response
  • Consider reintroduction of anti-angiogenic therapy if Avastin access is renewed (e.g., off-NHI) or switch to alternative later-line agents (e.g., trifluridine/tipiracil, regorafenib)
  • Monitor CEA every 2–4 weeks for trend correlation

Problem 2. Hematologic toxicity and anemia (not posted)

• Objective
  • CBC on 2025-05-20: WBC 5.50 ×10³/uL, Hgb 11.1 g/dL, PLT 209 ×10³/uL
  • Previous trend: stable WBC (3.75 to 5.50), Hgb decreased from 12.7 (2025-03-07) to 11.1 (2025-05-20), PLT improved from 145 (2025-05-02) to 209 (2025-05-20)
  • No overt bleeding; good appetite; ECOG PS 1
• Assessment
  • Mild anemia likely multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression, chronic disease, and nutritional factors
  • Hematologic profile otherwise stable; neutrophil count adequate (82.0% of WBC)
  • Platelet recovery indicates transient suppression from prior oxaliplatin or fluorouracil
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC every cycle (7–14 days post-chemo)
  • Ensure adequate hydration and nutritional support
  • If Hgb drops <10 g/dL or symptomatic, consider iron panel or ESA (if chronic inflammation is confirmed)

Problem 3. Chemotherapy-associated hepatotoxicity (resolved) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Peak ALT/AST: ALT 176 U/L, AST 234 U/L (2025-02-03) → normalized on 2025-05-20 (ALT 12, AST 19 U/L)
  • LDH stable: 196 U/L (2025-05-02)
  • Bilirubin total/direct within normal range since 2025-03
• Assessment
  • Transient transaminitis likely secondary to prior irinotecan or 5-FU
  • Normalization of liver enzymes over 3 months supports recovery
  • No evidence of biliary obstruction or drug-induced liver injury currently
• Recommendation
  • Continue FOLFOX monitoring without dose escalation
  • Repeat liver panel every cycle; alert if >Grade 2 toxicity recurs
  • Avoid concurrent hepatotoxic agents

Problem 4. Cardiovascular: Bradycardia and controlled hypertension (not posted)

• Objective
  • Vital signs 2025-05-22: BP 120/58 mmHg, HR 62 bpm
  • HR trend: mostly 60–76 bpm; previous episodes of sinus bradycardia on Holter (HR 43–56 bpm, 2024-09-23)
  • Current medications: Norvasc (amlodipine), Olmetec (olmesartan), previously stopped atenolol and candesartan
• Assessment
  • Bradycardia is mild, asymptomatic; resolved after stopping beta-blocker (Urosin)
  • BP remains well-controlled under current regimen
  • No new cardiac symptoms; ECG (2025-04-23): sinus rhythm with PACs, suspected old posterior MI
• Recommendation
  • Continue Norvasc + Olmetec; reassess if SBP <110 or HR <55
  • Consider ECG recheck if symptomatic
  • Maintain hydration during chemotherapy to avoid hypotension

Problem 5. Glycemic fluctuation under steroid exposure

• Objective
  • Glucose ranged from 114 (2025-05-22 06:33) to 238 mg/dL (2025-05-21 16:46)
  • Peak values correlate with dexamethasone use during chemotherapy (2025-05-20 cycle)
  • Current meds: Canaglu (canagliflozin), Dibose (acarbose), Kludone (gliclazide), Uformin (metformin)
• Assessment
  • Post-chemo hyperglycemia is steroid-related and transient
  • Baseline glycemic control remains reasonable (HbA1c previously 6.1%)
  • Hypoglycemia risk appears low based on nadir levels >110
• Recommendation
  • Monitor glucose closely on D1–D3 of chemotherapy
  • Continue current regimen; adjust if fasting glucose exceeds 180 mg/dL persistently
  • Consider reducing gliclazide dose if future readings drop below 90 mg/dL

Problem 6. Chemotherapy-induced nausea (controlled) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Novamin (prochlorperazine) PRN Q6H IM given 2025-05-20 to 2025-05-24
  • Subjective report on 2025-05-22: no nausea, fair appetite
  • No vomiting noted during current cycle
• Assessment
  • Acute-phase nausea successfully prevented with palonosetron, dexamethasone, and PRN rescue
  • Risk of delayed nausea appears low in this cycle
• Recommendation
  • Continue current antiemetic prophylaxis protocol
  • Discontinue PRN prochlorperazine if no further need
  • Reinforce hydration and soft diet post-chemo

2025-03-10

Since the last review on 2024-12-30, the patient with metastatic rectal adenocarcinoma (ypT3N1aM1a, stage IVA, left inguinal and pelvic LN metastases) has continued chemotherapy (Avastin + FOLFIRI switched to Avastin + FOLFOX on 2025-03-07). Over the past 2.5 months, key developments include:

• Disease Progression & Response to Treatment
  • CT (2025-02-17):
    • A new metastatic left common iliac lymph node (2.0 × 1.4 cm), suggesting disease progression.
      
    • A previously enlarged left pelvic side wall node decreased slightly (1.6 × 1.0 cm).
      
    • No recurrence of left inguinal LN metastasis, indicating partial response in some regions.
      
  • CEA trend:
    • Increased from 21.26 ng/mL (2025-02-03) → 25.57 ng/mL (2025-02-24), suggesting progressive disease.
• Chemotherapy Regimen Adjustments
  • Bevacizumab + FOLFIRI (irinotecan-based) was used until 2025-02-14.
    
  • Switched to Bevacizumab + FOLFOX (oxaliplatin-based) on 2025-03-07.
    
  • 30% dose reduction maintained due to age and/or prior toxicities.
• Hematological and Biochemical Trends
  • Neutropenia (mild): WBC 3.75 ×10³/uL (2025-03-07), fluctuating but stable.
    
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb) improving: 12.7 g/dL (2025-03-07), previously 11.5 g/dL (2025-02-03).
    
  • Liver function normalized: ALT/AST normalized from 176/234 U/L (2025-02-03) to 19/20 U/L (2025-03-07) after prior chemotherapy-induced hepatotoxicity.
    
  • Renal function stable: eGFR 119.33 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-07).
    
  • Electrolytes stable, except for mild hypocalcemia (Ca 2.16 mmol/L on 2025-02-24), likely related to chemotherapy effects.
• Cardiovascular & Hypertension Management
  • Persistent bradycardia: Pulse rate 52-55 bpm (2025-03-09 to 2025-03-10).
    
  • Hypertension episodes: SBP fluctuated from 138/77 mmHg (2025-03-07) to 170/87 mmHg (2025-03-08), with occasional systolic readings above 160 mmHg.
    
  • Olmesartan + Amlodipine + Candesartan + Atenolol regimen continued, but atenolol (Urosin) should be reassessed due to bradycardia.
• Blood Glucose Control
  • Fluctuating blood glucose levels: 85-185 mg/dL, highest 185 mg/dL (2025-03-08 06:25), with post-chemo hyperglycemia on 2025-03-10 (168 mg/dL).
    
  • On Canagliflozin + Acarbose + Gliclazide + Metformin.

Problem 1: Disease Progression with New Metastatic LN (2025-02-17 CT)

• Objective:
  • New 2.0 × 1.4 cm left common iliac lymph node (2025-02-17 CT), highly suspicious for metastasis.
    
  • Decreased left pelvic side wall LN (1.6 × 1.0 cm, down from 1.7 × 1.2 cm).
    
  • CEA increasing (21.26 ng/mL → 25.57 ng/mL).
    
  • Switch from FOLFIRI to FOLFOX on 2025-03-07 likely due to (irinotecan?) resistance.
• Assessment:
  • New iliac LN metastasis = disease progression despite FOLFIRI, justifying switch to FOLFOX.
    
  • Partial response in pelvic side wall LN suggests heterogeneous tumor sensitivity.
    
  • CEA increase further supports progression and may indicate early resistance to therapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor CEA every 2-4 weeks to assess FOLFOX efficacy.
    
  • Repeat imaging (CT or PET) in 2-3 months to evaluate response.
    
  • Consider adding or switching systemic therapy (e.g., EGFR inhibitors if KRAS WT, or Trifluridine/Tipiracil for late-line therapy) if progression continues.

Problem 2: Cardiovascular Issues – Persistent Bradycardia and Hypertension

• Objective:
  • Pulse rate consistently low (52-55 bpm, 2025-03-09 to 2025-03-10).
    
  • Hypertension fluctuating (138/77 to 170/87 mmHg).
    
  • On Olmesartan (QD) + Candesartan (QD) + Amlodipine (QD) + Atenolol (QD).
    
  • Prior Holter (2024-09-23) showed sinus bradycardia (HR 43-56 bpm) and long pauses (2.0 sec).
• Assessment:
  • Atenolol (Urosin) may be contributing to bradycardia.
    
  • Dual ARBs (Candesartan + Olmesartan) may need adjustment.
    
  • BP variability could be related to chemotherapy effects (e.g., Bevacizumab-induced HTN).
• Recommendations:
  • Reduce or discontinue Atenolol (Urosin) and monitor HR.
    
  • Reassess dual ARB therapy; consider titrating down one of them.
    
  • Monitor BP closely due to Bevacizumab, adjust antihypertensives accordingly.
    
  • Repeat ECG if bradycardia worsens.

Problem 3: Blood Glucose Variability

• Objective:
  • Glucose range 85-185 mg/dL with hyperglycemia (168 mg/dL on 2025-03-10).
    
  • On Canagliflozin, Acarbose, Gliclazide, Metformin.
• Assessment:
  • Post-chemo hyperglycemia likely due to dexamethasone.
    
  • Risk of hypoglycemia with gliclazide, especially with variable food intake.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor glucose trends over a longer period (pre/post meals, fasting).
    
  • Consider reducing gliclazide dose if hypoglycemia risk increases.
    
  • Assess HbA1c to determine long-term glycemic control.

Active Medication Review

Medication	Concerns
Bevacizumab (Avastin)	Hypertension risk; monitor BP closely.
Oxaliplatin (FOLFOX)	Neuropathy risk; monitor for sensory changes.
Atenolol (Urosin)	Likely contributing to bradycardia; needs dose review.
Olmesartan + Candesartan	Dual ARB therapy; consider reducing to monotherapy.
Canagliflozin, Gliclazide, Metformin	Risk of hypoglycemia vs. post-chemo hyperglycemia; monitor trends.
Dexamethasone (PRN for chemo)	May be causing hyperglycemia and BP spikes.

Key Adjustments:

• Discontinue or reduce Atenolol (Urosin).
  
• Consider stopping one ARB (Candesartan or Olmesartan).
  
• Adjust diabetes meds based on long-term glucose trends.
  
• Monitor for FOLFOX neuropathy (tingling, numbness).

Final Considerations

• Primary concern is disease progression (new iliac LN metastasis), despite mixed response elsewhere.
  
• Switching from FOLFIRI to FOLFOX was justified, but close monitoring needed.
  
• Cardiovascular risks (bradycardia, HTN) need medication adjustments.
  
• Blood glucose fluctuations require ongoing assessment, likely steroid-related.

Next Steps

• Monitor response to FOLFOX with CEA every 2-4 weeks.
  
• Follow-up CT in 2-3 months.
  
• Adjust BP and diabetes medications as indicated.
  
• Assess neuropathy risk with oxaliplatin.

Conclusion

• The patient’s overall condition is stable but showing progressive disease in new metastatic LN, warranting close monitoring of FOLFOX response and further therapeutic consideration if resistance develops. Cardiovascular and metabolic concerns require active intervention to prevent complications.

2024-12-30

[Summary]

The patient is a 68-year-old woman with advanced rectal adenocarcinoma (ypT3N1aM1a, stage IVA) involving the anus and metastatic left inguinal lymph node.

She has undergone multiple interventions, including concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (APR), and systemic chemotherapy with Avastin (bevacizumab) and FOLFIRI.

The disease has shown progression as of 2024-07-18 per PET/CT. Key issues include hypertension, sinus bradycardia, chemotherapy-related side effects, renal concerns (microalbuminuria due to bevacizumab), and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.

Lab results and clinical parameters suggest generally stable organ function but highlight specific areas of concern.

[Problems]

Problem 1: Rectal Adenocarcinoma with Metastasis (ypT3N1aM1a, stage IVA)

• Objective
  • Disease progression noted on PET (2024-07-18) with metastatic lesions in the left pelvic sidewall and left inguinal lymph node.
  • Histology indicates adenocarcinoma with poor differentiation (G3), lymphovascular invasion (LVI+), and perineural invasion (PNI+).
  • Recent chemotherapy (2024-12-27 to 2024-12-29) includes FOLFIRI and bevacizumab. Previous regimens have shown partial responses (e.g., decreased lymph node size on 2023-09-08 CT compared to 2023-05-30 CT).
• Assessment
  • The combination of FOLFIRI and bevacizumab remains an appropriate treatment choice for metastatic colorectal cancer, supported by evidence of efficacy in improving progression-free survival.
  • Microalbuminuria (2024-11-09 UACR = 235.5 mg/g) indicates early renal injury likely related to bevacizumab, necessitating close monitoring.
• Recommendations
  • Continue the current chemotherapy regimen but monitor for cumulative toxicity.
  • Repeat imaging (PET/CT or MRI) in 2-3 months to evaluate treatment response.
  • Monitor renal function (eGFR, UACR) every cycle and consider dose modification or alternative therapy if renal injury worsens.

Problem 2: Sinus Bradycardia with Hypertension

• Objective
  • Holter (2024-09-23) showed profound bradycardia (average HR = 49 bpm), long pauses (~2 sec), and VPCs.
  • Current antihypertensive regimen includes Blopress (candesartan), Olmetec (olmesartan), and Norvasc (amlodipine).
• Assessment
  • Bradycardia is multifactorial, potentially exacerbated by Urosin (atenolol) and the patient’s cancer-related metabolic state.
  • Hypertension requires control to prevent bevacizumab-related complications such as proteinuria.
• Recommendations
  • Discontinue Urosin (atenolol) and Blopress (candesartan) as per cardiology consultation (2024-11-11).
  • Use a single agent like Norvasc (amlodipine) and titrate Olmetec (olmesartan) to maintain blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg.
  • Consider adding aminophylline if bradycardia persists despite medication adjustment.

Problem 3: Chemotherapy-Associated Hematuria

• Objective
  • Urine analysis (2024-12-27) shows hematuria (OB 3+, RBC >100/HPF) and hyperglycosuria (GLU 4+).
  • The reported orange-red urine once, prompting infection control with Curam (amoxicillin-clavulanate, currently in use).
• Assessment
  • Hematuria may stem from catheter-related trauma, chemotherapy toxicity, or infection.
  • Hyperglycosuria suggests suboptimal glycemic control despite an HbA1c of 6.1% (2024-12-20).
• Recommendations
  • Repeat urine culture to rule out infection.
  • Monitor blood glucose closely during chemotherapy, considering adjustments to her diabetes medications if needed.
  • Perform renal ultrasound to exclude obstruction or mass lesions contributing to hematuria.

[Medication Review]

Current Medications

• Avastin (bevacizumab):
  • Appropriateness: Indicated for metastatic colorectal cancer; risks of proteinuria and hypertension are manageable.
  • Monitoring: Regular UACR and blood pressure checks.
• FOLFIRI (irinotecan + leucovorin + fluorouracil):
  • Appropriateness: Standard regimen for metastatic colorectal cancer.
  • Dose Adjustments: No hepatic or renal adjustments needed given stable liver and kidney function (eGFR 112.11 ml/min/1.73m², ALT 18 U/L).
• Diabetes Medications (Metformin, Canagliflozin, Gliclazide, Acarbose):
  • Appropriateness: Effective combination, though hyperglycosuria suggests suboptimal control.
  • Adjustments: Consider titrating Canagliflozin and closely monitoring renal function to avoid ketoacidosis.
• Antihypertensives (Blopress, Olmetec, Norvasc, Urosin):
  • Drug-Drug Interaction: Combining multiple ARBs (Blopress, Olmetec) is unnecessary and increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
  • Adjustments: Simplify to Olmetec and Norvasc as recommended by cardiology.
• Hydralazine (PRN for SBP >170 mmHg):
  • Appropriateness: Suitable as a PRN agent for severe hypertension.
• Curam (amoxicillin-clavulanate):
  • Appropriateness: Empirical antibiotic for suspected urinary tract infection.
• Zulitor (pitavastatin):
  • Appropriateness: Appropriate for hyperlipidemia management.
• Other Supportive Medications:
  • Decan (dexamethasone): Appropriately used for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
  • Mosapin (mosapride): Well-suited for managing gastrointestinal motility issues.

Medication Adjustments:

• Discontinue Urosin and Blopress.
• Titrate Olmetec for hypertension management.
• Monitor renal function with Canagliflozin.
• Continue supportive medications for chemotherapy-related symptoms.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-11 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: Left side sinonasal adenocarcinoma over his posterior-inferior turbinate, T1N2bM1 stage IVc s/p excision of tumor on 2024/05/31, status post palliative chemotherapy
  • Comparison Neck MRI on 20241228.
  • Neck MRI without Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • Postoperative change at left posterior inferior nasal turbinate. No definite local recurrent tumor is noted.
    • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes at left level Ib, and II, compatible with lymphadenopathy. It is stationary.
    • Ill-defined mass at left parotid gland, as well as involvement of left medial pterygoid muscle, compatible with metastases. The disease status appears to be stationary.
    • Enlargement of left inferior aveolar nerve canal in the left mandible, consider perineural spread of tumor.
    • Abnormal signal lesion in the C6 vertebral body, compatible with bone metastasis. It appears stationary.
  • Impression:
    • Compatible with left parotid gland metastasis, with left medial pterygoid muscle involvement and perineural spread along left inferior aveolar nerve.
    • Lymphadenopathy at left level Ib and II.
    • Bone metastasis, C6.
    • The disease status appears stationary as compared to the previous MRI on 20241228.
• 2025-01-14 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in above-mentioned lymph nodes, compatible with regional and distant lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in bilateral lungs and in multipe bones as mentioned above, suggesting multple lung and bone metastases.
  • In comparison with the study on 2024/06/17, most of the previous FDG avid metastatic lesions are less evident except that the lesions in the left parotid region and a few bones such as mandible, some C-spines and right femur are slightly more evident.
• 2025-01-13 Aspiration Cytology
  • 2 wet alcohol-fixed smears — malignancy
  • The smears show many atypical epithelial clusters consists of enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei with occasional nucleoli, compatible with carcinoma.
• 2024-12-28 MRI - face, paranasal sinuses
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • Post OP at left posterior inferior nasal turbinate, no focal recurrent mass or nodule.
    • Multiple enlarged left level I-II LNs.
    • Abnormal ill-defined mass like lesion in left parotid gland, more prominent at the central-deep part.
      
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor.
    • Destruction of medial aspect of left mandible bone also was noted.
    • Focal destruction of left C6 body.
    • An enlarged LN also was noted in left low lateral neck as indicated.
  • IMP:
    • Left parotid ill-defined mass, left mandible and left C6 bone destructions, metastases most likely along with left neck LAPs.
• 2024-11-14 Sinoscopy
  • L nasal tumor
• 2024-09-26 CT - sinuses
  • Findings
    • Sinus and nasal cavity:
      • Post operative appearance in left posterior inferior nasal turbinate, with soft tissue loss. No focal tumor recurrence at this region.
    • Neck:
      • Swelling of left parotid gland, especially in deep central part, cause?
      • Small size of left submandibular gland, cause? (post OP ?) and suspect multiple enlarged LNs in level II space as indicated.
  • check SONO or MRI was suggested.
• 2024-08-20 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenal ulcer scars, bulb
  • CLO test: Positive
• 2024-06-17 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left nasal cavity, compatible with the primary nasal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in above-mentioned lymph nodes, highly suspected cancer with regional and distant lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left upper lung, right middle and lower lungs, and in multipe bones as mentioned above, highly suspected lung and bone metastases.
  • Left nasal cancer with lung and multiple bone metastases, cTxN2-3M1, stage IVC (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-06-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Bil. liver cysts (up to 5.35cm)
• 2024-06-03 Pathology - nasal/sinonasal
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Nasal cavity, left, excision — sinonasal adenocarcinoma, high-grade, nonintestinal-type
    • Deep margin, left — free
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT1Nx(if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage I
  • Microscopically,sections show high grade sinonasal adenocarcinoma composed ofclosely packed neoplastic glands with desmoplastic stroma and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells have eosinophilic cytoplasm, rounded to oval nuclei, coarse granular chromatin and prominant nucleoli. Mitotic figures and necrosis are present. Lymphovascular or perineural invasion is not identified.The deep margin is free of tumor (2 mm of closest margin distance)
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7 (+), p53: aberrant, p16: negative (moderate staining, 30%), SOX10 (-), p63 (-), CEA (focal+), CK20 (-), DOG-1 (-)
• 2024-05-16 CT - sinuses for navigator
  • Presence of nasal septum deviation.
  • Presence of thick fluid accumulation and thickened mucoperiosteum in the paranasal sinuses, left.
  • A polyp in left posterior nasal cavity?
  • Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2024-05-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • smooth NPx, OPx, HPx
    • fair inf. turbinate, no active bleeding or oozing, smooth surface redness mass lesion over left choana
  • Conclusion
    • tumor over L choana
• 2024-05-12 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • fair bilateral inferior turbinates, smooth surface mass lesion over left choana with bloody mucus –＞ s/p surgicel covered
    • smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
  • Conclusion
    • tumor mass over left choana

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-30 ~ 2024-11-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left side sinonasal adenocarcinoma over his posterior-inferior turbinate, T1N2bM1 stage IVc s/p excision of tumor on 2024/05/31
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent HBsAg & anti-HCV positive
  • CC
    • For C5 chemotherapy with PF (cisplatin shifted to carboplatin AUC 5 due to Cre 2.45mg/dl)    
  • Present illness history
    • This 67-year-old man left side sinonasal adenocarcinoma over his posterior-inferior turbinate, cT1N2bM1 stage IVc s/p excision of tumor diagnosed based on surgical pathology and PET on 2024/06/17.
    • Image study with sinus CT (2024/05/16) showed presence of nasal septum deviation. Presence of thick fluid accumulation and thickened mucoperiosteum in the paranasal sinuses, left. A polyp in left posterior nasal cavity? Multiple sinusectomy, leftNavigation-guided transnasal endoscopic excision of nasal tumor, left was performed on 2024/05/31 by Dr Su WangYu.
    • Nasal cavity, left, excision (2024/06/03) proved sinonasal adenocarcinoma, high-grade, nonintestinal-type. AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT1Nx(if cM0); AJCC prognostic pstage I at least. Immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), p53: aberrant, p16: negative (moderate staining, 30%), SOX10 (-), p63 (-), CEA (focal+), CK20 (-), DOG-1 (-).
    • PET scan (2024/06/17) showed a focal area in the left nasal cavity, in above-mentioned lymph nodes, highly suspected cancer with regional and distant lymph nodes metastases, in the left upper lung, right middle and lower lungs, and in multipe bones as mentioned above, highly suspected lung and bone metastases. Left sinonasal adenocarcinoma, high-grade, nonintestinal-type with lymph nodes, lung and multiple bone metastases, cTxN2-3M1, stage IVC (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024/06/25. HBsAg/Anti-Hbc showed positive on 2024/06/24 under Vemlidy 1# po qd.
    • Chemotherapy with PF, C1 on 2024/07/05. C2 on 2024/08/02. C3 on 2024/08/29, C4 on 2024/09/25.
    • Follow-up sinuses CT (2024/09/26) showed swelling of left parotid gland, especially in deep central part, cause? small size of left submandibular gland, cause? (post OP ?) and suspect multiple enlarged LNs in level II space as indicated. Check SONO or MRI was suggested.
    • Nasopharyngoscopy (2024/10/17) revealed fiber = L IT stump smooth bulging mass, still underging C/T, epistaxis+, neck mass smaller noted by pt.
    • Today, he was admitted for C5 chemotherapy with PF (cisplatin shifted to carboplatin AUC 5 due to Cre 2.45mg/dl) on 2024/10/30.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, hydration and chemotherapy with PF were administered on 2024/10/30 to 2024/11/02, smoothly without obvious side effect. He was discharged on 2024/11/03 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D (2024-08-20 EGD)
• 2024-05-30 ~ 2024-06-01 POMR Ear Nose Throat Su WangYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left post choana mass status post left multiple sinusectomy under navigation-guided on 2024/05/31  
    • Bell’s palsy
    • Deviated nasal septum
  • CC
    • Nasal bleeding was noted for days
  • Present illness history
    • This 67-year-old man has Bell’s palsy without medication control. He suffered from nasal bleeding was noted for days, went to Emergency department for help on 2024/05/12, over mass at left choana was told. Water rhinorrhea and post nasal dripping were noted for 2 years. There were no hyposmia, no foul-smelling, no headache, no frontal fullness, no cough, no halitosis, no ear fullness and no hearing loss. He visited our ENT OPD for further evaluation and management. At OPD, fair inferior turbinate, smooth surface redness mass lesion over left choana.
    • Sinus CT was arranged and showed mucosal thickening in left paranasal sinuses and nasal septum deviation. After explaining the risk and benefit about endoscopic sinusectomy under navigation and septomeatoplasty, the operation was arranged.
    • Under the impression of left choana mass and nasal septum deviation, the patient was admitted for the operation.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was done. The patient underwent the operation of left multiple sinusectomy, left navigation-guided transnasal endoscopic excision of nasal tumor and sinoscopy on 2024-05-31. The whole procedure were performed smoothly, and the patient tolerated the whole procedure well. Nasopore were packed one in each nose.
    • Allegra, paran and keflex were given. ENT local treatment and ice packing PRN were done per day. There was less epistaxis and post-nasal bleeding. There was no active bleeding, no shortness of breath, no visual deviation. Under relatively stable condition, the patient was discharged with OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D if pain

[consultation]

• 2024-12-13 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • progressive left post-auricular bleeding for 3 days
      • local condition see images
      • no hearig impaorment, tinnitus
      • no dysphagia
      • denied any other body part injury and discomfort
      • denied traumatic event
    • PHx: lt. sinonasak adenoCA T1N2bM1, stage IVc, s/p OP + C/T for 6 times, GERD, Lt. Bell’s palsy
    • SHx: denied
    • Allergy: denied
  • A
    • S
      • Intermittent left postauricular oozing since tonight after wiping his face with a towel
      • Otorreha (-) otorrhagia (-) HL (-) Tinnitus (-) Aural fullness (-)
      • Px: L post inf turbinate tumor (sinonasal adenocarcinoma, high-grade, nonintestinal-type2), T2N2bM1, stage IVc
      • Right bell’s palsy
    • O
      • 2024/09/26 CT: Swelling of left parotid gland, especially in deep central part
      • Local finding: No active oozing when visiting
      • Bilateral TM intact, clean EAC, no swelling, no otorrhea
      • Left postauricular area reddish change with some blood clot coating, no oozing, no pus, no swelling
      • No parotid area swelling
      • Right peripheral facial palsy
      • Scope: Smooth NPx, OPx, HPx, no obvious intranasal lesion
    • A
      • Post auricular area bleeding, cause?
    • P
      • Please give biomycin topical use
      • Suggest OPD follow up for further sonography or image survey
      • If s/s progress (active bleeding, facial swelling, fever…) back to hospital soon
• 2024-05-12 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • left side rhinorrhea for 1-2 years
    • bloody discharge noted in these 2 days
    • denied other URI s/s
    • denied trauma, dizziness, general malaise
    • no tarry stool, no bloody stool
    • Past history: Bell’s palsy
    • Surgical history: nil
    • Allergy: NKA
  • A
    • S
      • Epistaxis for 2 days, left, intermittent
      • postnasal dripping with bloody mucus (+), nasal obstruction (+,L , months)
      • picking(-) trauma(-)
      • dry(-) sneezing(-) URI(-)
      • previous operation (-), HTN(-)
      • anticoagulant(-)
      • family hx of NPC (-)
    • O
      • Local finding: no active nasal or postnasal bleeding. bloody mucus over oropharyngeal wall
      • Scope:
        • fair bilateral inferior turbinates, smooth surface mass lesion over left choana with bloody mucus –> s/p surgicel covered
        • smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
    • A
      • Impression: tumor mass over left choana
    • P
      • pieces of Surgicel were packed over mass at left choana
      • Please give Transamin and Allegra
      • Arrange ENT OPD f/u

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-25
  • Surgery     - Port-A insertion, L’t after L’t cephalic vein exploration        
  • Finding
    • We explore and identify the L’t cephaic vein & use cutdown method to insert the 7 Fr cathter into it. We also use intra-operative EKG to check its position.   
• 2024-05-31
  • Surgery
    • Multiple sinusectomy, left
    • Navigation-guided transnasal endoscopic excision of nasal tumor, left
    • Sinoscopy   - Finding
    • nasal tumor, huge, firm to hard, solitary over L choana with frequent epistaxis
    • nasal packing= Nasopore x1    
    • the tumor could not be retived from nostril, thus removed from oropharynx

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-22 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-24 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-29 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-08 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-31 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-03 - carboplatin AUC 5 265mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-30 - carboplatin AUC 5 265mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-27 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 160mg NS 400mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-29 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 160mg NS 400mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-02 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 160mg NS 400mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-05 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 160mg NS 400mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

2025-05-22

This 68-year-old man with high-grade, nonintestinal-type left sinonasal adenocarcinoma (T1N2bM1, stage IVc) status post tumor excision (2024-05-31), presents post-auto-PBSCT (2025-04-09), currently on self-paid palliative chemotherapy with Taxotere (docetaxel). Disease is metastatic to left parotid, mandible (perineural spread), lymph nodes, lung, and bone (notably C6). Based on MRI (2025-04-11), disease burden is stable. He received Cycle 6 docetaxel on 2025-05-22 with stable performance (ECOG PS 1), afebrile, no pain, and preserved appetite. Labs show stable renal function (eGFR ~34.3 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-05-21), chronic mild anemia (HGB 10.2 g/dL on 2025-05-21), normokalemia, hyperuricemia, and hypo-HDL pattern. He is maintained on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV reactivation prophylaxis. A bone scan and radiotherapy planning are underway.

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Problem 1. Metastatic sinonasal adenocarcinoma (T1N2bM1, stage IVc)

• Objective
  • Surgical pathology (2024-06-03) confirmed sinonasal adenocarcinoma, high-grade, nonintestinal-type with CK7(+), p53 aberrant, p16(–), CEA focal(+), p63(–), DOG-1(–).
  • PET (2024-06-17, 2025-01-14) and MRI (2024-12-28, 2025-04-11) demonstrated metastases to:
    • Left parotid gland, mandible (perineural spread), medial pterygoid, C6 vertebra.
    • Lungs (bilateral) and distant lymphadenopathy (neck levels Ib, II).
  • Recent MRI (2025-04-11) indicated disease stationary vs. 2024-12-28.
  • Completed 6 cycles of Taxotere (docetaxel), latest on 2025-05-22.
• Assessment
  • Disease burden is advanced (stage IVc), involving bone, parotid, and nerve structures, but remains clinically stable based on imaging and current performance (MRI 2025-04-11; PS = 1).
  • No evidence of acute local recurrence at tumor bed; symptoms well controlled (no fullness, no bleeding, VAS 0 on 2025-05-22).
  • Prior PF chemotherapy was shifted due to renal concerns; current docetaxel monotherapy is tolerable.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Q3W Taxotere (docetaxel) while PS and disease stability allow.
  • Complete scheduled bone scan to assess potential RT indications.
  • Coordinate with MBD for local control options (e.g., RT to parotid/mandible/C6 spine).
  • Reassess PET if systemic symptoms emerge or bone pain worsens.

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Problem 2. Bone metastasis (C6 vertebral body)

• Objective
  • MRI (2024-12-28 and 2025-04-11) identified focal destruction and abnormal signal in C6, consistent with bone metastasis.
  • Clinical: no focal neurological deficits or spinal tenderness noted (PE 2025-05-21 and 2025-05-22).
  • Planned: bone scan on 2025-05-23 to further evaluate extent.
• Assessment
  • Stable lesion per imaging; however, bone metastasis at cervical spine poses risk for future instability or cord compression.
  • No current red flags (e.g., pain, weakness, bowel/bladder issues).
• Recommendation
  • Complete bone scan as scheduled (2025-05-23).
  • Evaluate for prophylactic or palliative radiotherapy to C6 if metabolic activity is high or new symptoms develop.
  • Consider bisphosphonates or denosumab if bone fragility or pain progresses.

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Problem 3. Chronic hepatitis B carrier

• Objective
  • HBsAg and Anti-HBc positive (2024-06-24); Anti-HBs negative.
  • Maintained on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD since 2024-06-25.
  • No signs of hepatic cytolysis (ALT 9 U/L, AST 21 U/L on 2025-05-21) or cholestasis.
• Assessment
  • Adequately managed reactivation prophylaxis under immunosuppression (docetaxel).
  • No hepatotoxicity or viral breakthrough detected.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD during and for 6–12 months post-chemotherapy.
  • Monitor LFT and HBV DNA every 1–2 months during therapy.

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Problem 4. Anemia

• Objective
  • HGB: progressive decline from 13.4 g/dL (2024-05-12) to 10.2 g/dL (2025-05-21).
  • RBC: 3.42 x10^6/uL (2025-05-21), RDW-CV: 14.6%.
  • No overt bleeding; reticulocyte count unavailable.
  • No active marrow suppression signs; WBC and PLT preserved.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial: chronic disease, bone marrow infiltration, and chemotherapy-related suppression.
  • Anemia is moderate, currently asymptomatic, no transfusion needed.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor serial CBC; consider iron studies, B12, folate to rule out correctable causes.
  • Evaluate for transfusion or ESA (e.g., epoetin alfa) if symptomatic or if HGB drops <8 g/dL.

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Problem 5. Chronic renal dysfunction

• Objective
  • Creatinine stable: 2.06 mg/dL (2025-05-21); eGFR ~34.3 mL/min/1.73m².
  • History of Cr up to 2.45 mg/dL (2024-10-30), chemo adjusted (cisplatin → carboplatin).
  • Electrolytes: K = 4.2 mmol/L, Ca = 2.26 mmol/L, Mg = 2.2 mg/dL.
• Assessment
  • Stable stage 3b CKD, non-progressive since 2024-10.
  • No evidence of acute kidney injury or electrolyte derangement.
• Recommendation
  • Continue to avoid nephrotoxic agents; maintain hydration.
  • Periodic monitoring every chemo cycle (Cr, eGFR, K, Mg).
  • Consider nephrology referral if eGFR declines or uremic symptoms develop.

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Problem 6. Hyperuricemia

• Objective
  • Uric acid: 7.8 mg/dL (2025-05-21); previously up to 9.0 mg/dL (2025-03-28).
  • Maintained on Feburic (febuxostat) 80 mg QD.
• Assessment
  • Chronic asymptomatic hyperuricemia, well controlled under urate-lowering therapy.
  • No gout or nephrolithiasis reported.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Feburic (febuxostat) 80 mg QD.
  • Monitor renal function and uric acid every 1–2 months.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-14 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into RA via left subclavian vein.
  • widening of Rt and Lt paratracheal stripes and RT convexity SVC interface due to space taking lesion, reticular opacities over mediaL RUL
• 2025-05-09 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 40 dB HL; LE 30 dB HL.
  • Bil normal to moderately severe SNHL.
• 2025-05-07 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, sternum, some C-, T- and L-spine, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2025-05-06 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the upper portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some regional lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • No prominent FDG uptake was noted in the small nodules in the lower lobe of left lung delineated in the CT scan. Please follow up chest CT scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased accumulation in the left supraclavicular fossa in early imaging only. Physiological FDG accumulation in the blood vessel is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2025-05-05 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • Esophagus: Food impaction was noted at upper esophagus, s/p removed by Alligator Forceps.
    • Fragile mucosa and ulcerated mass, involving about whole circumference of esophageal lumen, was noted at 20cm to 22cm from incisor and caused lumen stricture. The regular size endoscopy could not pass through the stricture site. Some satellite lesions with increased superficial vasculity in the segment between 18-20 cm, with focal JES type B2-B3 vascular pattern on NBI and near-focus mode.
  • EUS findings：
    • EUS using miniprobe (Olympus UM-DP20-25R) showed a circumferential hypoechoic wall thickening with loss of normal esophageal layering, at least involving the adventitia of esophageal wall, in thickness up to 14.3 mm, in length of >6 cm. No definite peri-esophageal lymph node was identified. The EUS examination was suboptimal and incomplete due to the high-grade obstruction and upper localization of the tumor.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Advanced esophagal cancer (proved by previuos endoscopic biopsy), EUS staging at least T3 Nx (incomplete EUS study)
    • Food impaction, s/p removed by Alligator Forceps.
  • Suggestion:
    • Correlate with other imaging studies.
• 2025-05-05 Sonography - abdomen
  • Pleural effusion, right, minimal
• 2025-05-03 MRI - brain
  • no evidence of brain metastasis
• 2025-04-29 CXR
  • widening of Rt and Lt paratracheal stripes and RT convexity SVC interface due to space taking lesion
  • reticular opacities over mediaL RUL
• 2025-04-28 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • a large, heterogeneosly enhancing mass from distal cervical esophagus down to upper thoracic esophagus (till tracheal carina), with luminal narrowing and involving the mediastinal fat and surrounding structes (trachea, large vessels, RUL of lung).
    • metastatic LNs in the visceral space of the mediastinum.
    • lungs:
      • interlobular septal thickening in medial RUL due to lymphatic
      • spread of tumor d/d edema. four solid nodules in LLL up to 6.5mm.
    • Pleura: trace Lt-sided effusion.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a 26mm gall bladder stone.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • esophageal cancer, lower cervical segment to upper thoracic segment T4NM1
• 2025-04-23 Pathology - esophageal biopsy (Y1)
  • Esophagus, middle, 20 to 27 cm from incisor, biopsy — moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows squamous cell carcinoma composed of nests of tumor cells in infiltrative growth pattern with squamous differentiation. The tumor cells display nuclear pleomorphis, hyperchromasia, high N/C ratio, prominent nucleoli and mitoses.
  • Immunohistochmeical stain — p53:aberrant (complete negative statining), p16: negative
• 2025-04-23 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Fragile mucosa and ulcerated mass, involving about whole circumference of esophageal lumen, was noted at 20cm to 27cm from incisor and cause lumen stricture. Malignancy was suspected. Biopsy was done. The regular size endoscopy could not pass through the stricture site, Therefore, the slim caliber endoscope was used for completing the resting exam.
    • Stomach:
      • Grade III gastroesophageal flap valve was noted.
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
      • Small grey-white, slightly elevated plaques surrounded by mixed patchy pink and pale areas of mucosa causing an irregular, uneven surface were noted at antrum, s/p CLO test(+)
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Esophageal mass lesion with lumen stricture, middle esophagus, susp. malignancy, s/p biopsy
    • Hiatal hernia, Hill Gr. III
    • R/o gastric intestinal metaplasia, s/p CLO test(+)
    • H. pylori infection
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the pathology report
    • Consider arrange further cross sectional image study for esophageal mass lesion
    • H. pylori eradication

[consultation]

• 2025-05-09 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • This 51-year-old man, a heavy smoker and alcoholism but quit, had past history of type 2 diabetes mellitus without control.
    • He was admitted for cancer staging under the impression of Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus, upper third.
    • The cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma of upper third of esophagus cT3NxM0, stage III. PET/CT revealed metastatic regional LAPs.
    • Neoadjuvant CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2025/05/15.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the (U+M)/3 esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
    • Then boost the U/3 esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • RT will start around 2025/05/20. Thank you very much.
• 2025-05-09 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 51-year-old man, a heavy smoker and alcoholism but quit, had past history of type 2 diabetes mellitus without control.
    • He was admitted for cancer staging under the impression of Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus, upper third.
    • After admission, cancer staging were arranged. After all examinations, the cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma of upper third of esophagus cT3NxM0, stage III.
    • We had well explained with the patient and his family about further CCRT. They understood and agreed.
    • Thus, we need consult you for arrange chemotherapy.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of ESCC over U/3, cT3N2-3M0, Stage IIIB or IVA, is noted. I am consulted for the further mangement.
    • My suggestion would be:
      • Will discuss with patient and family, regarding the treatment plan.
      • May transfer the patient to my service around 2025-05-20 or earilier, if simulation on 2025-05-15 and start radiotherapy on 2025-05-20.
      • Please check 24 hours CCr, audiometry and anti-HBc/anti-HBs/HBs Ag/anti-HCV.

700709099

250521

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-19 Pathology - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • Diagnosis
    • Breast, left, partial mastectomy
      • Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate grade
    • Resection margin: involved by DCIS and very close (< 0.1 cm) to invasive carcinoma
    • Lymph node, right axilla/ sentinel, lymphadenecomy — Not received
    • AJCC 8 th edition
      • Pathology stage: Anatomic stage: pStage IA, pT1aNx(if cM0)
      • Prognostic stage: IA
  • Gross Description
    • Breast: Size: 6.5 x 3.4 x 1.6 cm
    • Skin: Size: Not included
    • Nipple: Not Included
      
    • Tumor: Size: Invasive carcinoma: 0.4 x 0.3 cm
      • DCIS: Several clusters, measuring up to 0.7 x 0.6 cm
    • Resection Margin: involved by DCIS and very close (< 0.1 cm) to invasive carcinoma
    • Lymph node: not received
      • Sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1: 12 o’clock resection margin; FsA2: 3 o’clock resection margin; FsA3: 6 o’clock resection margin; FsA4: 9 o’clock resection margin, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1-4: breast (X1-2: the same level).
  • Microscopic Description
    • For Invasive Carcinoma
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(-) and p40(-).
      • Size of invasive carcinoma (mm): 4 x 3 mm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): grade II (score 6)
        • Tubule formation: score 3
        • Nuclear pleomorphism: score 2
        • Mitotic count: score 1
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
        • Skin involvement: not applicable
        • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: not applicable
    • For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
      • Tumor size (mm): Several clusters, measuring up to 7 x 6 mm
      • Nuclear grade: 2
        
      • Architectural pattern: Comedo
        
      • Tumor necrosis: Present
    • Margins: involved by DCIS and very close (< 0.1 cm) to invasive carcinoma: unspecified resection margin.
      
    • Nodal status: not received
    • Treatment Effect: patient not received
    • Lymphovascular invasion: absent.
    • Perineural invasion: absent.
    • Immunohistochemical Study
      • Invasive carcinoma of no special type
        • ER (Ab): Positive (> 90%, strong)
        • PR (Ab): Positive (> 90%, strong)
        • Her-2/neu (Ab): Negative (0)
        • Ki-67: 10%
      • NOTE: The tissue is the same as F2025-00206.
• 2025-05-16 Frozen Section
  • Preliminary diagnosis:
    • Breast, left, excision
      • DCIS very close (<＜ 0.1 cm) to 3, 6, 9 o’clock resection margins
      • ADH very close (< 0.1 cm) to 12 o’clock resection margin
• 2025-05-15 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-04-30 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the left frontal region of the skull, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some T- and L-spine, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulderd, right S-I joint, hips, and knees.
• 2025-04-17 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, core needle biopsy — ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate-grade
  • Immunohistochemical study demonstrates:
    • ER: positive (strong, > 90%)
    • PR: positive (strong, 90%)
    • Her2/neu: negative (1+)
    • CK5/6 inedex: negative
    • p63: positive
• 2025-04-17 Papanicolaou test, Pap smear
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2025-04-17 Sonography - breast
  • BI-RADS: 3. probably benign finding, intitial short-interval follow-up suggested (suspicion for malignancy: ＜＝2%)
• 2025-04-16 Aspiration Cytology - breast
  • Clinical finding: left nipple discharge
  • Clinical diagnosis: N63.0 unspecified lump in unspecified breast
  • Cytological diagnosis: Atypia
• 2025-03-19 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • A 1 cm hyperechoic lesion at S5
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with fat attenuation.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • A 0.8 cm stone and a 0.6 cm polyp at GB
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Hepatic tumor R/O hemangioma
    • GB polyp
    • GB stone
• 2025-02-06 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • mild enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad
  • reticular opacities over Rt medial lower lung zone may represent fibrosis
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies due to spondylosis.
• 2024-09-25 ECG 24hr portable
  • Sinus rhythm
  • Occasional isolated apcs
  • A few apc couplets
  • Rare episodes short run atrial tachycardia (longest: 6 beats)
  • Rare isolated vpcs
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-10 SOAP Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Prescription x3
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-02-20 SOAP Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • A: Peptic ulcer ,site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without mention of hemorrhage or pe [K27.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2025-02-06 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Prescription x3
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Ultibro Breezhaler (indacaterol 110mcg, glycopyrronium 50mcg; cap) 1# QD INHL

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-16
  • Surgery
    • Partial mastectomy    
  • Finding
    • Lt breast DCIS proved by CNB
• 2020-08-28
  • Surgery
    • excision
  • Finding
    • one flesh color nodule on chest for years -> epidermal cyst

2025-05-21

[Subjective]

medication counseling for adjuvant endocrine therapy

• patient currently in B1 area waiting for radiation treatment; husband arrived to consult regarding recent pathology and medications
  • husband informed of early-stage breast cancer diagnosis with ER/PR positivity
  • pharmacist explained rationale of starting Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) as adjuvant endocrine therapy for postmenopausal HR+ disease
• concerns raised about long-term medication impact
  • bone loss
  • lipid profile changes

prior therapy and surgical history

• patient underwent partial mastectomy on 2025-05-16 for left-sided DCIS and microinvasive carcinoma (0.4 cm), followed by initiation of AI on 2025-05-21
• no chemotherapy planned; radiotherapy scheduled

[Objective]

oncologic staging and pathology

• pathology report (2025-05-19): invasive carcinoma of no special type (0.4x0.3 cm), intermediate-grade DCIS, ER/PR >90%, HER2 negative, Ki-67 10%
• pT1aNx (AJCC 8th), stage IA, resection margin involved by DCIS and <0.1 cm from invasive component

current treatment

• adjuvant letrozole initiated on 2025-05-21 (Femara 2.5mg/tab, 1 tab QD)
• radiation therapy consult ongoing; planned for postoperative RT (breast and left axilla)

labs and comorbid status

• no osteoporosis history recorded
• labs on 2025-05-15: creatinine 0.54 mg/dL, Ca 2.17 mmol/L, albumin 4.2 g/dL, total cholesterol 181 mg/dL (2024-07-02), TG 177 mg/dL, HDL 52 mg/dL, LDL 111 mg/dL

[Assessment]

early-stage HR+/HER2– breast cancer with AI initiation

• endocrine therapy is guideline-consistent given postmenopausal status, low Ki-67, and small tumor size
  • AI is preferred over tamoxifen in postmenopausal patients per NCCN 2025
  • patient’s status and histology fit low-risk profile

potential adverse effects of AI requiring monitoring

• aromatase inhibitors are associated with bone mineral density (BMD) reduction and dyslipidemia
  • patient has not yet undergone baseline BMD assessment
  • lipid panel showed borderline TG and LDL elevations (2024-07-02), but stable glucose and HDL levels

medication safety and adherence considerations

• no prior bisphosphonate or calcium/vitamin D supplementation recorded
• no contraindication to letrozole currently identified
• patient appears adherent and supported by family

[Plan / Recommendation]

optimize AI therapy monitoring and supportive measures

• recommend baseline BMD evaluation within 1 month of AI initiation
  • consider dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan
• advise regular lipid monitoring every 6–12 months
  • follow-up lipid panel within 3 months
• assess for musculoskeletal complaints (arthralgia, myalgia) during AI therapy
• encourage daily calcium and vitamin D intake
  • dietary counseling or supplementation as needed

education and follow-up

• instructed family to remind patient to report any bone pain, joint stiffness, or abnormal bleeding
• emphasized importance of long-term adherence and regular follow-up with oncology team
• encourage maintaining physical activity for bone and cardiovascular health

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-21 (not posted)

This is a postmenopausal woman with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative early-stage (pT1aNx) invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast, coexisting with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) involving the resection margin after partial mastectomy (2025-05-19). The invasive tumor is ER/PR strongly positive, HER2 negative, and Ki-67 low (10%). No nodal assessment was performed. Background history includes hypertension, dyslipidemia, insomnia, and peptic ulcer disease, all under pharmacologic management. Bone scan (2025-04-30) revealed a solitary skull hot spot and multiple suspected benign skeletal lesions, pending follow-up. Liver and renal function are preserved. ECG abnormalities (2025-05-15) raise concern for chronic cardiac ischemia. Current staging is pT1aNxM0, Stage IA (AJCC 8th).

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Problem 1. Breast cancer (HR+/HER2–, pT1aNxM0)

• Objective
  • Pathology (2025-05-19): invasive carcinoma of no special type (NST), 0.4x0.3 cm, Nottingham grade II, DCIS with comedo necrosis up to 0.7x0.6 cm, margins involved by DCIS and <0.1 cm to invasive focus; no lymph node sent.
  • IHC: ER >90%, PR >90%, HER2 0, Ki-67 10%
  • Surgery: partial mastectomy on 2025-05-16; frozen section revealed DCIS and ADH <0.1 cm to margins (3, 6, 9, 12 o’clock)
  • Bone scan (2025-04-30): isolated hot spot in skull (indeterminate), others likely benign
  • No evidence of metastasis in imaging or symptoms
• Assessment
  • Meets criteria for stage IA, HR+/HER2– breast cancer. Omission of sentinel node biopsy raises staging uncertainty (pNx). However, per NCCN 2025, for tumors ≤1 cm, node-negative, and strongly ER/PR+, adjuvant endocrine therapy alone may be sufficient without chemotherapy or radiation if margins are clear.
  • In this case, positive/involved margin with DCIS and <0.1 cm margin from invasive tumor indicates higher local recurrence risk.
  • Ki-67 is low, suggesting indolent biology. HER2 negative excludes need for HER2-targeted therapy.
  • Omission of lymph node sampling (sentinel or axillary) limits full staging and risk stratification.
• Recommendation
  • Completion re-excision to obtain clear margins is strongly recommended due to DCIS at margins and proximity to invasive cancer
  • Recommend sentinel lymph node biopsy concurrently if feasible, for accurate staging
  • After margin-negative status is achieved:
    • Recommend adjuvant endocrine therapy (e.g., aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen) per NCCN guidelines for stage IA HR+ tumors
    • Radiotherapy: strongly consider adjuvant whole-breast irradiation if breast-conserving surgery is finalized with clear margins
  • No indication for adjuvant chemotherapy based on size (<0.5 cm), grade, Ki-67, HR status

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Problem 2. Cardiovascular disease and abnormal ECG

• Objective
  • ECG (2025-05-15): sinus bradycardia, left axis deviation, T wave abnormality suggesting anterolateral ischemia
  • CXR (2025-02-06): calcified aortic arch atherosclerosis, mildly enlarged cardiac silhouette
  • 24-hr Holter (2024-09-25): occasional atrial and ventricular premature beats, short runs of atrial tachycardia
  • Medications: Concor (bisoprolol), Norvasc (amlodipine) prescribed
  • No documented history of MI, heart failure, or coronary intervention
• Assessment
  • ECG and CXR findings are suggestive of chronic ischemic changes and possibly structural heart disease
  • Concomitant antihypertensive therapy likely provides some ischemic protection; however, the ischemia finding on ECG is new
  • No current symptoms of angina, dyspnea, or functional limitation documented
  • Cancer treatment planning (e.g., endocrine therapy) should consider cardiac risk
• Recommendation
  • Recommend cardiology re-evaluation with consideration of echocardiography and exercise stress testing
  • Continue antihypertensives (bisoprolol, amlodipine) unless symptomatic bradycardia emerges
  • Monitor closely if radiotherapy is pursued, especially to the left chest wall
  • If tamoxifen is selected for endocrine therapy, consider thromboembolic risk in light of vascular disease

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Problem 3. Hepatobiliary lesions and bone scan abnormality

• Objective
  • Sonography (2025-03-19): 1 cm hyperechoic lesion in liver segment 5 (R/O hemangioma), fatty liver, 0.8 cm gallstone and 0.6 cm GB polyp
  • Bone scan (2025-04-30): solitary skull lesion (left frontal hot spot) indeterminate, others suggest benign skeletal lesions
  • Labs (2025-05-15): AST 27, ALT 17, ALP 50, TB 0.3, DB 0.11 → liver function preserved
  • AFP consistently 1.8 (2025-03-10, 2024-07-02)
• Assessment
  • Liver lesion and gallbladder findings are stable and likely benign (e.g., hemangioma, cholesterol polyp)
  • No biochemical liver dysfunction or tumor marker elevation
  • Skull hot spot is indeterminate; unclear whether post-traumatic or otherwise
  • In the context of breast cancer, bone lesions warrant surveillance to rule out micrometastasis despite low tumor burden
• Recommendation
  • Follow-up liver US in 6–12 months unless symptoms develop
  • Follow-up bone scan in 3 months (2025-07-30) per prior nuclear medicine recommendation
  • No urgent need for CT/MRI unless symptoms or new metastasis-suspicious features arise
  • If endocrine therapy initiated, bone density evaluation may be added due to risk of osteoporosis

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Problem 4. General metabolic and hematological status

• Objective
  • Labs (2025-05-15):
    • Hb 13.1, WBC 4.61, PLT 268 — within normal limits
    • Electrolytes, glucose, renal and liver function normal
    • INR 0.89, APTT 26.4 sec — normal coagulation
    • Fasting glucose 104 mg/dL (PP), HbA1c 6.0% (2024-03-28)
    • Lipid profile: LDL 79–111, HDL >50, TG mildly elevated 153–177
• Assessment
  • No evidence of cytopenia, coagulopathy, renal or hepatic dysfunction
  • Well-controlled lipids and glucose
  • Currently on Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Eurodin (estazolam); no adverse effect reported
  • Cardiovascular risk remains given atherosclerosis and dyslipidemia
• Recommendation
  • Continue statin therapy (Crestor)
  • Monitor metabolic panel and lipid profile every 3–6 months during endocrine therapy
  • Evaluate bone health prior to endocrine therapy (especially if aromatase inhibitor is chosen)

700852654

250521

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-13 ~ 2025-01-14 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with right axillary metastasis, cT4bN1M0, stage IIIA. ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 50%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0, 1%), Ki-67: 8%. ECOG:0.
    • For cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6  inhibitor with ibrance.
  • Present illness history
    • She under CDK4/6 inhibitor with Ibrance treatment from 2024/09/11 to 2024/12/25 cause by poor response to medication and the tumor was growth progression. We explanation the condition and suggest surgical treatment. She decided to treat surgically and recevied Modified Radical Mastectomy on 2024/12/27.
    • Post operation, the pathology report showed invasive carcinoma of no special type, grade 2, right axillary lymph node (1/4) ypT2N1a (if cM0); prognostic stage IB.
    • The wound was healing and physical symptoms was stable. The patient is now admitted for CDK4/6 inhibitor with Ibrance treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During the treatment, Ibrance 100mg/tab 1tab PO QD was given.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged and arrange next admission three weeks later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QD 21D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2025-01-06 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • S
    • Rt breast ca s/p simple mastectomy + ALND on 2024-12-27
  • Prescription
    • Bio-Cal chewable tablet (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 7D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-12-26 ~ 2024-12-30 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Present illness history
    • After full explanation the treatment of method, CDK4/6 inhibitor and Aromatase Inhibitors 3-6 months then operation.
    • She under CDK4/6 inhibitor with Ibrance treatment from 2024/09/11 to 2024/12/25 cause by poor response to medication and the tumor was growth progression.
    • The patient is now admitted for the modified radical mastectomy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, right modified radical mastectomy was performed on 2024/12/27. The wound is clean and dry. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, wound will be follow up in outpatient department.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
• 2024-12-04 ~ 2024-12-05 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery He Fen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with right axillary metastasis, cT4bN1M0, stage IIIA. ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 50%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0, 1%), Ki-67: 8%. ECOG:0.
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Dermatitis, unspecified
    • Other forms of stomatitis
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During the treatment, Ibrance 100mg/tab 1tab PO QD was given. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today and arrange Outpatient departmen on 2024/12/16.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QDCC 21D
    • CB Ointment (chlorpheniramine, lidocaine, methyl salicylate, menthol, camphor) PRNBID TOPI 7D
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNQN 5D
    • Leeyo (escitalopram 10mg) 1# QN 5D
    • Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) BID TOPI 7D
• 2024-11-04 ~ 2024-11-05 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Present illness history
    • After full explanation the treatment of method, CDK4/6 inhibitor and Aromatase Inhibitors 3-6 months then operation. She under CDK4/6 inhibitor with Ibrance treatment since 2024/09/11.
• 2024-10-07 ~ 2024-10-08 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with right axillary metastasis, cT4bN1M0, stage IIIA. ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 50%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0, 1%), Ki-67: 8%. ECOG:0.
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • noted a palpable mass at right breast about 4-5 years    
  • Present illness history
    • This 80-year-old women patient has past 1) history of hypertension with medicine control for many years ago; 2) hyperthyroidism with medicine control for many years ago; 3) hysteromyoma status post hysterectomy in 43 years old. She denied cancer history. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She noted a palpable mass at right breast about 4-5 years. But she didn’t pay attention to it. Due to her daughter bring to patient came to our outpatient department for help.
    • Mammography showed hyperdense spiculated tumor, 2.3cm in upper outer quadrant of right breast, rule out malignancy, highly suspicious abnormality-biopsy should be considered.
    • Breast sono showed Location: Right9’/2.00 cm, Size: 1.70x2.22cm, suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered.
    • Right breast core biopsy showed invasive carcinoma, ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 50%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0, 1%), Ki-67 (8%).
    • Right axillary lymph node core biopsy showed showed invasive carcinoma, ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 100%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0, 0%), Ki-67 (10%).
    • Abdomen sono showed no obvious lesion for metastasis.
    • PET scan showed increased FDG uptake in focal lesions in the right breast and right axillary region, compatible with the primary breast cancer with regional lymph nodes metastasis s/p biopsy.
    • CA-153: 7.341 U/ml, CEA: 2.576 ng/ml. She had no dizziness, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss.
    • Physical examination: nor-symmetrical of bilateral breasts. Right breast outer quadrant malignant fungating tumor about 3*3cm, retraction, tenderness. no clinical palpable mass in right axillary. Right nipple without dimping without exudative nor bloody discharge and no retraction.
    • After full explanation the treatment of method, CDK4/6 inhibitor and Aromatase Inhibitors 3-6 months then operation. She under CDK4/6 inhibitor with Ibrance treatment since 2024/09/11.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with right axillary lymph nodes metastasis, she was admitted for Ibrance.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During the treatment, due to Leukopenia (WBC: 1460, ANC: 959/uL) side effects, the attending physician adjusted the dose of 150mg/tab 1tab PO QD to 100mg/tab 1tab PO QD use.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, arrange follow up in outpatient on 2024/10/28 and next admission on 2024/11/04.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bio-Cal chewable tablet (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 7D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QD 21D
• 2024-09-11 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • S
    • Neoadjuvant E/T with CDK 4/6 inh + AI since 2024-09-11
  • Prescription
    • Bio-Cal chewable tablet (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 28D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 125mg) 1# QDCC 21D
• 2024-08-21 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • S
    • breast lump
    • Rt breast locally advanced ca proved by CNB on 2024-08-15
  • Prescription
    • Bio-Cal chewable tablet (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 21D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 21D

701560287

250521

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-20 Sonography - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Normal echogenicity of the liver.
    • Presence of gallbladder stone.
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
    • Anechoic nodule, 0.76x0.68cm in left kidney, r/o left renal cyst.
  • Impression:
    • GB stone.
    • Left renal cyst.
• 2025-04-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 18) / 68 = 73.53%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild AR; mild MR; trivial TR; mild PR.
• 2025-04-09 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in the maxilla, mandible, some T- and L5-spine, sacrum, right costovertebral junctions, left S-I joint, bilateral shoulders, hips, and left knee, in whole body survey.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Highly suspected multiple bone metastases in some T- and L5-spine, sacrum, right costovertebral junctions, and left S-I joint.
    • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, bilateral shoulders, hips, and left knee.
• 2025-04-08 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular nests of neoplastic cells.
  • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: positive (score = 3+), Ki-67 (70%), p63 (-), E-cadherin (+).
• 2025-04-08 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left breast, compatible with primary breast malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a right supraclavicular lymph node, compatible with a metastatic lymph node.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple bones as mentioned above, suggesting multiple bone metastases. However, no prominent FDG uptake was noted in the nodules in the upper lobe of left lung and in the lower lobe of right lung delineated in the CT scan. Please follow up chest CT scan for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the some mediastinal lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (metastatic lymph nodes? inflammation?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the posterior aspect of right upper lung field, in the right shoulder and in the soft tissue around left hip. Inflammatory process is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left lobe of the thyroid gland. The nature is to be determined (some kind of thyroid lesion? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-04-07 CT - chest
  • Indication: r/o spine bone mets for tumor survery
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Bronchiectatic change over right upper lobe is found.
    • Spiculated nodule at left upper lobe measuring 0.92cm is noted.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at bilateral paratracheal region.
    • Dense nodule at right lower lobe measuring 0.68cm is noted. (Se202 Im86)
    • Soft tissue mass at left breast measuring 5.2cm is noted. Breast cancer is favored.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure of the sacrum and L5 is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Left breast cancer with mediastinal lymph nodes and bone mets.
    • Left upper lobe and right lower lobe nodules. Suggest follow up.
• 2025-04-07 Mammography
  • Indication: left breast hard mass R/O maligament.
  • No previous mammography is available for comparison.
  • Mammography of bilateral breasts with craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique (MLO) views shows:
    • Composition: The breast tissue is heterogeneously dense, and this may decrease the sensitivity of mammography.
    • A hyperdense, irregular mass (more than 5cm in size) with obscured margin, located in upper inner quadrant (UIQ) of left breast. Breast cancer is highly suspected.
  • Final assessment:
    • BI-RADS category 5, Highly suggestive of malignancy. Suggest tissue diagnosis and appropriate action.
• 2025-04-03 MRI - L-spine
  • Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade I.
  • Destructive bony mass lesions over S1 and S2 vertebrae. Suggest check enhanced MRI and tissue proof to rule out malignancy.
• 2025-04-02 ECG
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
• 2025-04-02 L-spine flex. & ext. (including sacrum)
  • Presence of spondylolisthesis at L4/5, Grade I.
• 2025-04-02 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • Degenerative change of the thoracic and lumbar spine with spurs formation and narrowed intervertebral disc spaces.
  • Presence of spondylolisthesis at L4/5, grade I.
  • Presenc of radiopaque oval or round density in right upper abdomen, c/w gallbladder stone(s).

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-24 ~ 2025-04-26 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left breast cnecer with right supraclavicular lymph nodes, multiple bone, mediastinal lymph nodes metastasis, cT3N0M1, stage IV (ER:+, PR:-, Her2:+, Ki67:70%). ECOG:0.
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • For paliative chemotheraphy with TCHP    
  • Present illness history
    • The patient is a 73 years old female who was recently discharged from the neurosurgery department. She presents with complaints of persistent lumbosacral pain that has significantly impacted her daily activities. During her previous admission, an L-spine MRI was arranged to rule out bone metastasis In addition, the patient reported that she had discovered a firm, immobile mass in her left breast approximately two years ago, but did not seek medical attention at that time. She noted that the mass had been gradually enlarging and requested evaluation and management during this admission.
    • During hospitalization, the following investigations were performed:L-spine MRI results: Grade I spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5. Destructive bony mass lesions over S1 and S2 vertebrae. Suggest enhanced MRI and tissue biopsy to rule out malignancy.
    • Lung CT with contrast findings: Suspected left breast cancer with mediastinal lymph node involvement and bone metastases. Pulmonary nodules noted in the left upper lobe and right lower lobe. General Surgery Consultation: Rule out left breast cancer with bone metastases suggest Mammography and tissue biopsy and patho showed invasive carcinom.
    • After thorough explanation to the patient and family, a radiation oncology consultation was arranged for management of bone pain secondary to metastasis.
    • Subsequently, the patient was admitted on 2025-04-23, for palliative chemotherapy with the TCHP regimen (Taxotere 75 mg/m2 , Carboplatin 450mg, Phesgo 1200mg (loading) every three week) since 2025/04/25.   - Course of inpatient treatment
    • After right Port-A insertion on 2025/04/25, the patient’s general condition remained stable.
    • First-cycle chemotherapy with TCHP regimen was initiated. One day post-chemotherapy, the patient reported no discomfort or adverse effects.
    • She was discharged in stable condition on 2025/04/26. Follow-up at GS OPD is scheduled for 2025/05/05.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 3D
• 2025-04-02 ~ 2025-04-09 POMR Neurosurgery Xu XianDa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Destructive bony mass lesions over sacrum 1-2 vertebrae, suspected malignancy
    • Suspected left breast cnecer with right supraclavicular lymph nodes, multiple bone(upper T-spine, right 11th costovertebral junction, L5, sacrum and right iliac bone), mediastinal lymph nodes metastasis status post sono guided core biopsy of L’t breast tumor on 2025/04/08. cT3N1M1, stage IV. ECOG:0.
    • Lumbar4-5 spondylolisthesis
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • Left buttock and posterior thigh soreness and numbness for 3 months ago.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 72-year-old woman has a history of hypertension, which is currently controlled with medication. For the past three months, she has experienced soreness and numbness in the left buttock and posterior thigh, radiating to the calves and soles. These symptoms worsen when standing up or sitting or standing for prolonged periods and are relieved by movement. Her pain severity was reported as 10 out of 10.  
    • She had previously visited a local clinic for treatment, but the symptoms persisted and were severe enough to interfere with her sleep. She also reported intermittent claudication. Due to the ongoing symptoms, she came to our neurosurgery clinic for further evaluation.  
    • On physical examination, the Straight Leg Raising Test (SLRT) was positive on the left side, and a limping gait was observed. Lumbar spine imaging revealed spondylolisthesis at the L4–5 level. After a full explanation of the treatment options, the patient was admitted for further management.
    • No trauma history
    • No lumbar surgery
    • No cancer history
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pain control was provided with Ultracet 1 tablet PO every 6 hours and Tramadol 50 mg IV drip as needed every 8 hours.
    • Lumbar spine MRI revealed grade I spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, along with destructive bony lesions over the S1 and S2 vertebrae, raising concern for possible malignancy.
    • The patient also reported a left breast mass that had been present for approximately one year.
    • Given these findings, a consultation with general surgery was arranged, and breast ultrasound and mammography were recommended.
    • Mammography showed a hyperdense, irregular mass larger than 5 cm with obscured margins, located in the upper inner quadrant of the left breast, highly suggestive of breast cancer. Breast ultrasound identified a lesion at the 10 o’clock position, 0.45 cm from the nipple, measuring 5.74 x 2.96 cm, with features suspicious for malignancy and a biopsy was advised.
    • Chest CT revealed findings consistent with left breast cancer, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, bone metastases, and pulmonary nodules in the left upper and right lower lobes.
    • An ultrasound-guided core biopsy of the left breast mass was performed on 2025/04/08. Tumor markers were within the following ranges: CEA at 4.87 ng/mL and CA 15-3 at 14.0 U/mL.
    • PET scan showed glucose hypermetabolism in the left breast consistent with a primary malignancy; in the right supraclavicular lymph node, indicating likely metastasis; and in multiple bones, suggestive of widespread bone metastases. No significant FDG uptake was observed in the pulmonary nodules seen on CT. Additionally, hypermetabolic activity was noted in several mediastinal lymph nodes, with unclear etiology (metastasis vs. inflammation), as well as in the posterior right upper lung, right shoulder, and soft tissue surrounding the left hip, which were considered more likely inflammatory in nature. A focal area of hypermetabolism was also observed in the left lobe of the thyroid gland, and further evaluation is needed to determine its nature. Increased FDG uptake in the colon, both kidneys, and bilateral ureters was considered physiological.
    • Bone scan results and the pathology report of the left breast biopsy were still pending at the time of discharge. The patient, in stable condition, was discharged today and will follow up with the general surgery outpatient department.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 9D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 9D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 9D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-05-19 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 600mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 92mg NS 250mL 60min
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-26 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 1200mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + carboplatin AUC 6 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 117mg NS 250mL 60min (TCHP)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

[Note]

Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and hyaluronidase: Drug information - 2025-05-21 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pertuzumab-trastuzumab-and-hyaluronidase-drug-information

• Adult Dosing - Breast cancer, metastatic, HER2 positive:
  • Breast cancer, early, neoadjuvant treatment, HER2 positive:
    • Note:
      • Administer 3 to 6 cycles of pertuzumab/trastuzumab/hyaluronidase as part of a neoadjuvant treatment regimen for early breast cancer.
    • Initial loading dose: SUBQ:
      • Pertuzumab 1,200 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 30,000 units initially, followed 3 weeks later by maintenance dosing.
    • Maintenance dosing: SUBQ:
      • Pertuzumab 600 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 20,000 units once every 3 weeks. Following surgery, continue pertuzumab/trastuzumab/hyaluronidase to complete 1 year of treatment (up to 18 cycles) or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs first.
  • Breast cancer, early, adjuvant treatment, HER2 positive:
    • Note:
      • Administer as part of a complete regimen for early breast cancer, including anthracycline- and/or taxane-based chemotherapy. If part of anthracycline-based therapy, administer pertuzumab/trastuzumab/hyaluronidase following completion of anthracycline therapy. Initiate pertuzumab/trastuzumab/hyaluronidase on day 1 of the first taxane-containing cycle.
    • Initial loading dose: SUBQ:
      • Pertuzumab 1,200 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 30,000 units initially, followed 3 weeks later by maintenance dosing.
    • Maintenance dosing: SUBQ:
      • Pertuzumab 600 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 20,000 units once every 3 weeks for a total of 1 year (up to 18 cycles) or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs first.
  • Breast cancer, metastatic, HER2 positive
    • Conversion to pertuzumab/trastuzumab/hyaluronidase (SUBQ) from IV pertuzumab and trastuzumab:
      • If <6 weeks since the last IV pertuzumab and trastuzumab dose: SUBQ:
        • Administer maintenance dose of pertuzumab 600 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 20,000 units and then every 3 weeks.
      • If ≥6 weeks since the last IV pertuzumab and trastuzumab dose: SUBQ:
        • Administer initial dose of pertuzumab 1,200 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 30,000 units, followed 3 weeks later by maintenance dosing of pertuzumab 600 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 20,000 units once every 3 weeks.
    • Missed doses:
      • For delayed or missed doses, if the time between 2 sequential SUBQ doses is <6 weeks, administer the maintenance dose of pertuzumab 600 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 20,000 units; do not wait until the next scheduled dose.
      • If the time between 2 sequential SUBQ doses is ≥6 weeks, administer the initial dose of pertuzumab 1,200 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 30,000 units, followed every 3 weeks thereafter by the maintenance dosing of pertuzumab 600 mg/trastuzumab 600 mg/hyaluronidase 20,000 units.

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Systemic therapy regimens for HER2-positive breast cancer: Neoadjuvant trastuzumab, pertuzumab, carboplatin, and docetaxel followed by adjuvant trastuzumab - 2025-05-21 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F96372

• Cycle length: Every 21 days.

• Duration of therapy: Prior to surgery (neoadjuvant portion of treatment), administer carboplatin, docetaxel, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab every 21 days for six cycles. Following surgery, adjuvant treatment consists of 11 cycles of trastuzumab alone to complete one year of trastuzumab.

• Regimen

  • Before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment)
    • Trastuzumab (loading dose)
      • 8 mg/kg IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 90 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
      • Cycle 1: Day 1
    • Trastuzumab
      • 6 mg/kg IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 30 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
      • Cycles 2 to 6: Day 1
    • Pertuzumab (loading dose)
      • 840 mg IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 60 minutes for the loading dose. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
      • Cycle 1: Day 1
    • Pertuzumab
      • 420 mg IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 30 to 60 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
      • Cycles 2 to 6: Day 1
    • Carboplatin
      • AUC = 6 mg/mL per min IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 30 minutes.
      • Cycles 1 to 6 only: Day 1
    • Docetaxel
      • 75 mg/m2 IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS to a final concentration of 0.3 to 0.74 mg/mL and administer over 60 minutes.
      • Cycles 1 to 6 only: Day 1
  • After surgery (adjuvant treatment)
    • Trastuzumab (loading dose)
      • 8 mg/kg IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 90 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
      • Cycle 7: Day 1
    • Trastuzumab
      • 6 mg/kg IV
      • Dilute in 250 mL NS◊ and administer over 30 minutes for subsequent doses. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
      • Cycles 8 to 17 to complete one year of trastuzumab: Day 1

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Systemic therapy regimens for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer: Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and docetaxel - 2025-05-21 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F96342

• Cycle length: Every 21 days.

• Duration of therapy: Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

• Regimen

  • Pertuzumab (loading dose)
    • 840 mg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 60 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 1: Day 1
  • Pertuzumab
    • 420 mg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 30 to 60 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 2 and after: Day 1
  • Trastuzumab (loading dose)
    • 8 mg/kg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 90 minutes for the loading dose. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 1: Day 1
  • Trastuzumab
    • 6 mg/kg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 30 to 90 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 2 and after: Day 1
  • Docetaxel
    • 75 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS to a final concentration of 0.3 to 0.74 mg/mL and administer over 60 minutes.
    • Day 1

2025-05-21

[Subjective]

Chemotherapy-related diarrhea and pain

• Patient’s husband reports diarrhea has resolved
  • Patient had post-chemotherapy diarrhea previously (10+ times/day), but currently has no bowel movements suggestive of ongoing diarrhea
  • Mild bowel sounds (“gurgling”) still noted but no accompanying loose stools
• Pain status improving
  • Ankle pain is now resolved
  • Other pain (likely bone metastasis related) is currently tolerable without escalation of analgesics

Anemia-related symptoms and education

• Patient not yet transfused or on erythropoiesis-stimulating agents
• Family informed about the recent downward trend in hemoglobin
  • Advised to monitor for clinical symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, or pallor
  • Instructed to bring this up with physicians during the next follow-up for consideration of transfusion or erythropoietin

Bone metastasis management

• Patient received 10 fractions of radiotherapy to L5-sacrum-iliac region on 2025-04-09 to 2025-04-23
• Family was advised to ask about initiation of bone modifying agents such as denosumab during the next oncology visit

Hepatitis B risk and antiviral prophylaxis

• History of HBV exposure with Anti-HBc(+) (2025-04-09)
• Currently no antiviral prophylaxis (e.g., Baraclude or Vemlidy)
• Family instructed to ask the attending physician about antiviral initiation due to immunochemotherapy-associated HBV reactivation risk

[Objective]

Laboratory trends

• Hemoglobin decline from 10.8 g/dL (2025-05-01) → 8.8 g/dL (2025-05-19), normocytic normochromic pattern
• No acute bleeding events or overt hemolysis noted
• WBC recovered from ANC nadir of 69 (2025-05-03) to 14.31 ×10^3/uL (2025-05-19) post-Fulphila

Medication

• Active medications include Sevikar (amlodipine/olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide), Celebrex (celecoxib), Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen), Smecta, Loperamide
• No ESA or anti-HBV agents currently documented
• No evidence of calcium/vitamin D or denosumab prescribed

Treatment summary

• TCHP initiated 2025-04-26, 2nd cycle with Phesgo + docetaxel on 2025-05-19
• Supportive care during hospitalization included IV hydration and antibiotic prophylaxis
• ECOG performance declined from 0 to 1

[Assessment]

Post-chemotherapy diarrhea and mucosal toxicity

• Likely docetaxel-related GI toxicity, self-limited after supportive care
• Patient currently stable, no signs of ongoing GI distress

Chemotherapy-induced anemia

• Hb shows gradual decline; unclear if nutritional, marrow suppression, or chronic inflammation dominates
• No active bleeding; RBC indices normocytic

Bone metastasis

• Stable since post-radiation; no reported new focal pain
• Denosumab has not yet been initiated

Hepatitis B risk under immunosuppression

• Anti-HBc positive without antiviral prophylaxis
• Immunochemotherapy may precipitate HBV reactivation without prophylaxis

[Plan / Recommendation]

Symptom monitoring and medication counseling

• Monitor for recurrence of diarrhea after each cycle
  • Continue PRN Loperamide and Smecta
  • Encourage adequate oral hydration
• Maintain pain control with Celebrex and Tramacet as needed

Anemia follow-up and management

• Advise checking iron, B12, folate at next lab draw
• Reinforce need to monitor hemoglobin during each chemo visit
  • If symptomatic or Hb <8.0, discuss transfusion or ESA

Bone-modifying agent initiation

• Recommend evaluation for denosumab (Xgeva) with calcium/Vit D support
  • Especially important with multiple bone metastases and prior RT

HBV prophylaxis

• Strongly recommend initiating anti-HBV therapy such as Baraclude (entecavir) or Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide)
  • To reduce reactivation risk during trastuzumab and docetaxel-based regimens

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-21 (not posted)

This is a 72-year-old female with HER2-positive (ER+, PR−, Ki-67: 70%) left breast invasive carcinoma (NST type), stage IV (cT3N0M1) with confirmed metastases to the right supraclavicular lymph nodes, bone (including S1-S2, L5, costovertebral junctions), and possibly mediastinal lymph nodes (PET 2025-04-08; CT 2025-04-07; Bone Scan 2025-04-09). She began systemic therapy with the TCHP regimen on 2025-04-26 and received a second cycle with Phesgo and docetaxel on 2025-05-19. Complications have included chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (hospitalization 2025-05-01 to 2025-05-06), transient neutropenia, anemia, hyponatremia, and cancer-related fatigue with reduced oral intake. Functional performance has declined (ECOG from 0 to 1), and her weight has dropped from 58 kg to 54.3 kg over 1 month. Despite this, major organ functions (renal, liver, cardiac) remain relatively preserved.

Problem 1. Metastatic HER2-positive left breast cancer (stage IV, cT3N0M1)

• Objective
  • Pathology (2025-04-08): Invasive carcinoma NST; ER 100%+, PR 0%, HER2 3+, Ki-67 70%.
  • Imaging:
    • PET (2025-04-08): Hypermetabolism in left breast, right supraclavicular node, multiple bones.
    • CT (2025-04-07): Breast mass 5.2 cm, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, spiculated lung nodules, lytic/sclerotic bony lesions.
    • Bone scan (2025-04-09): Active bony metastases at L5, S1-S2, costovertebral joints, SI joint.
  • Treatment:
    • 1st chemo on 2025-04-26: TCHP (docetaxel, carboplatin, Phesgo).
    • 2nd chemo on 2025-05-19: docetaxel 92 mg + Phesgo maintenance.
• Assessment
  • Disease biology and burden:
    • Aggressive disease with high proliferation (Ki-67: 70%) and visceral plus bone involvement.
  • Treatment appropriateness:
    • TCHP is NCCN 2025 category 1 recommended for HER2+ metastatic disease.
    • Use of Phesgo (pertuzumab + trastuzumab SC) is guideline-aligned.
  • Response:
    • Despite a drop in weight and general fatigue, there is no evidence of visceral organ decompensation.
    • Need for response imaging pending (suggest CT re-evaluation after 2–3 cycles).
• Recommendation
  • Continue Phesgo + docetaxel Q3W if tolerated.
  • Plan response evaluation after Cycle 3 (e.g., CT chest-abdomen, bone scan re-check).
  • Consider switching to maintenance trastuzumab + pertuzumab ± endocrine therapy (e.g., letrozole) if disease stabilizes and patient preference favors less cytotoxicity.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-related complications (diarrhea, neutropenia, fatigue)

• Objective
  • Severe watery diarrhea (10+ times/day) from Day 3–7 post-C1, requiring hospitalization (2025-05-01 to 2025-05-06).
  • Hypotension (BP 88/52 mmHg), low WBC 3.09 ×10^3/uL, ANC nadir 69 on 2025-05-03; Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) given.
  • Anemia (Hb 10.8 → 8.8 g/dL by 2025-05-19); fatigue, poor oral intake, 3.7 kg weight loss over 1 month.
• Assessment
  • Likely docetaxel-related mucosal and marrow toxicity.
  • Fulphila use was appropriate for ANC <500.
  • Diarrhea not neutropenic colitis (CRP low 0.3 mg/dL on 2025-05-01; stool WBC 20–29/HPF).
  • Functional decline (ECOG 0 → 1), post-chemo anorexia contributed to weight loss.
• Recommendation
  • Prophylactic G-CSF should be continued with subsequent cycles.
  • Educate patient on hydration, early diarrhea reporting; continue Loperamide and Smecta PRN.
  • If recurrent grade ≥3 diarrhea or cytopenia, consider:
    • Reducing docetaxel dose.
    • Switching to weekly paclitaxel + Phesgo maintenance regimen.

Problem 3. Anemia, possibly multifactorial

• Objective
  • Hb trend: 10.8 (2025-05-01) → 10.1 (2025-05-03) → 9.3 (2025-05-05) → 8.8 (2025-05-19).
  • Normocytic normochromic indices; RDW increased (16.1% on 2025-05-19).
  • Reticulocyte data not available; no overt bleeding or hemolysis reported.
• Assessment
  • Etiologies: Chronic disease (cancer), chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression, poor nutrition/intake.
  • No evidence of hemolysis, GI bleeding likely controlled (stool OB 4+ on 2025-05-01, but improved).
  • No erythropoiesis-stimulating agents or transfusion given so far.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor Hb weekly during chemotherapy.
  • Evaluate iron, B12, folate status.
  • Consider RBC transfusion if Hb <8 or symptomatic.
  • If persistent, consider darbepoetin in case of poor marrow recovery and low EPO.

Problem 4. Electrolyte imbalance – hyponatremia

• Objective
  • Na: 128 (2025-05-01), remained 129 (2025-05-03 to 2025-05-05), improved to 133 (2025-05-19).
  • No seizures, confusion; likely mild chronic hyponatremia.
  • BUN/Cr suggestive of mild dehydration or prerenal azotemia during diarrhea phase (BUN 42, Cr 0.84 on 2025-05-19).
• Assessment
  • Likely hypovolemic hyponatremia due to diarrhea-induced fluid loss.
  • Improved with rehydration and symptom control.
  • No SIADH pattern (normal urine sodium and osmolality data not available).
• Recommendation
  • Continue fluid-electrolyte monitoring during each chemo cycle.
  • Reinforce oral intake and early treatment of GI toxicity.
  • Consider sodium supplementation or IV hydration PRN if symptoms recur.

Problem 5. Bone metastasis with pain and limited mobility

• Objective
  • Bone pain over left ankle, left buttock, S1-S2, L5 (MRI 2025-04-03, Bone scan 2025-04-09).
  • Reported decreased physical activity, bed-bound, assisted ambulation (2025-05-20).
  • ECOG worsened to 1, limited self-care ability.
  • Received 10 fractions of RT to L5-sacrum-Rt iliac bone (2025-04-09 to 2025-04-23).
  • Meds: Celebrex (celecoxib), Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen).
• Assessment
  • Patient has multiple symptomatic bone metastases.
  • Pain moderately controlled; functional status is declining due to neuropathy and general weakness.
  • Denosumab not yet initiated; bisphosphonates or RANKL inhibitors may help reduce skeletal-related events.
• Recommendation
  • Consider adding Xgeva (denosumab) monthly with calcium/Vit D.
  • Assess for neuropathic pain (e.g., due to lumbosacral plexus invasion); consider gabapentin/pregabalin.
  • Encourage physical therapy/rehab to maintain function.
  • Re-evaluate for repeat radiotherapy if focal pain recurs.

[Justification based on NCCN 2025 Guidelines]

The treatment plan in Problem 1 does not violate the 2025 NCCN guidelines for HER2-positive breast cancer. On the contrary, it is well-aligned with current NCCN recommendations.

Patient Context:

• Diagnosis: Left breast cancer, cT3N0M1, HER2-positive, ER-positive, PR-negative, Ki-67 70%, stage IV (metastatic).
• Treatment given: TCHP regimen: Taxotere (docetaxel) + Carboplatin + Phesgo (trastuzumab + pertuzumab) every 3 weeks.

NCCN-Supported Regimen:

• According to the NCCN 2025 Guidelines for HR-positive, HER2-positive Stage IV breast cancer, the preferred first-line systemic therapy includes:

  • Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab + Docetaxel (category 1)
  • Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab + Paclitaxel (also preferred)

• This combination is based on the CLEOPATRA trial, which demonstrated significant improvement in progression-free and overall survival for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

• Furthermore, Carboplatin is also an acceptable substitution in taxane-based HER2 regimens when clinically appropriate or when tolerance/toxicities are a concern.

• Phesgo, a fixed-dose subcutaneous formulation of trastuzumab and pertuzumab, is approved and endorsed in the NCCN guideline as a substitute for the separate IV agents, offering comparable efficacy and safety.

Conclusion:

• The use of Taxotere + Carboplatin + Phesgo in this patient with HER2-positive, ER-positive metastatic breast cancer is fully consistent with NCCN 2025 standards.
• No deviations from guideline-based care are present.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-04-22 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Vaginal cancer abdominal pain right lower abdominal feeling protuberance
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable condition of vaginal cancer. Enlarged LNs (up to 5.3cm, progression) at bil. inguinal regions. Fat stranding of lower abdominal wall. Swelling of right thigh.
    • Atrophy of left kidney. S/P bilateral PCND.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts. Left breast calcifications.
    • Tiny gallbladder stones.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2025-02-14 KUB
  • S/P Percutaneous nephrostomy of right and left kidney
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2025-02-10 ECG
  • Atrial flutter with 4:1 A-V conduction
• 2025-01-21 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
• 2025-01-20 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of vagina
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable condition of vaginal cancer. Enlarged LNs (2.4cm, 3.3cm) at bil. inguinal regions. Fat stranding of lower abdominal wall.
    • Atrophy of left kidney. S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts. Left breast calcifications.
    • Tiny gallbladder stones.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2024-12-04 Sonography - gynecology
  • IMP: ATH + BSO
• 2024-11-19 Percutaneous Nephrostomy
  • S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion. S/P left PCND.
• 2024-11-18 Percutaneous Nephrostomy
  • S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion. S/P right PCND.
• 2024-10-30 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.5 x 5.3 cm
      • Cortex: 0.7 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.3 x 5.2 cm
      • Cortex: 0.8 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate
• 2024-10-28 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • S/P double J cathter placement from pelvic cavity into renal region over both renal pelvis is found.
    • Thrombosis at right superficial femoral vein is found.
    • Abonrmal soft tissue mass at bilateral inguinal region is found.
    • Swelling of right thigh is found. r/o venous oclussion.
    • s/p Foley catheter placement.
    • Soft tissue mass at viginal stump is found.
  • Imp:
    • Bilateral lymphadenopathy with right venous occlusion and right thigh swelling.
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter s/p double J catheter placement.
    • Viginal cancer
• 2024-10-28 KUB
  • s/p double J catheter insertion, bilateral
  • Metallic clips over right pelvis
• 2024-10-28 CXR
  • Scoliosis of thoracolumbar spine
  • s/p port A insertion
• 2024-10-18 SONO - veins
  • Report: Thrombus at R’t CFV, SFV
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 7.1 mmHg ; 7.6 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 90 % ; 81 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 85.50 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 15.1 mmHg ; 18.4 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 82 % ; 79 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 80.50 %
  • Conclusion:
    • Right common femoral vein and femoral vein proximal segment thrombi, (partial recanalization, vein not fully compressible); subacute event
    • No deep vein thrombosis at left lower limb and right popliteal vein
• 2024-10-11 CT - abdomen
  • History: Adenocarcinoma of the vagina with severe adhesion to bladder, status post staging operation (BSO + BPLND + vaginal tumor excision), with bladder injury status post repair, pT2bN1, stage III, if cM0/FIGO stage III. With recurrence during radiotherapy
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/07/04.
    • Prior CT identified a cystic lesion with rim enhancement in right inguinal area (lymph node metastasis S/P C/T with central necrosis) is noted again, decreasing in size but recurrent solid part.
    • Prior CT identified few metastatic lymph nodes in bilateral inguinal area are noted again. Some of them show mild decreasing in size and the others show mild increasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified soft tissue lesion in the vagina area is noted again, stable in size.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Prior CT identified mild wall thickening of the urinary bladder is not again.
    • Prior CT identified small size and mild hydroureteronephrosis but no delayed contrast excretion of left kidney is noted again, stationary.
      • S/P double J catheter insertion, bilateral urinary tract.
    • There is milk of calcium or sandy-like stones in the gallbladder.
  • Impression:
    • Metastatic nodes in bilateral inguinal area S/P C/T show stable disease.
• 2024-09-23 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.5 x 3.3 cm
      • Cortex: 0.8 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.67 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.8 x 4.5 cm
      • Cortex: 1.3 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 1.12 cm
• 2024-09-12 CXR
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2024-09-09 CXR
  • Thoracic spine scoliosis.
• 2024-08-12 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
• 2024-07-15 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.59 x 3.34 cm
      • Cortex: 0.873 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.931 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.0 x 5.04 cm
      • Cortex: 1.31 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 1.23 cm
• 2024-07-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of vagina
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable condition of vaginal cancer. A cystic lesion (4.2cm) at right inguinal region. Some LNs at bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atrophy of left kidney. S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion. S/P foley catheter indwelling.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts. Left breast calcifications.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Stable condition of vaginal cancer. A cystic lesion (4.2cm) at right inguinal region. Some LNs at bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atrophy of left kidney. S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion. S/P foley catheter indwelling.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts. Left breast calcifications.
    • Tiny gallbladder stones.
• 2024-06-06 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Skin and soft tissue, right thigh, excision — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, metastatic
  • Microscopically, sections shows moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma composed of invasive neoplastic glands with stromal fibrosis. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures. The surgical margin is free and <= 1 mm away from deep margin.
• 2024-05-07 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the right inguinal area, in a focal area in the right anterior lower pelvic cavity and in a focal area in the left inguinal area. Metastatic lesions such as metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the lateral aspect of right 10th rib. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake/accumulation in some focal areas in the sigmoid colon and rectum. The nature is to be determined (physiological FDG uptake/accumulation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-05-03 SONO
  • Symptoms: right groin mass
  • Diagnosis: huge right inguinal mass, adjacent to right femoral v., compatible with metastatic LAPs
  • Suggestion: maybe excision
• 2024-04-20 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.43 x 4.07 cm
      • Cortex: 1.36 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: slight 0.637 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.8 x 3.94 cm
      • Cortex: 1.27 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.717 cm
• 2024-03-30 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.0 x 4.6 cm
      • Cortex: 1.1 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 1.69 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11.1 x 5.7 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 2.02 cm
• 2024-03-22 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/09/01.
    • There is an enhancing soft tissue mass in right inguinal area, 4 x 2.3 cm in size, that is c/w metastasis.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Prior CT identified mild wall thickening of the urinary bladder is not again.
    • Prior CT identified small size and mild hydroureteronephrosis but no delayed contrast excretion of left kidney is noted again, stationary.
      • S/P double J catheter insertion, bilateral urinary tract.
      • Residual hydroureteronephrosis of right kidney is noted.
    • There is milk of calcium or sandy-like stones in the gallbladder.
  • Impression:
    • Metastasis in right inguinal area, 4 x 2.3 cm in size.
• 2024-03-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms: LLQ pain
  • Findings:
    • Liver
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted.
    • Bile duct:
      • No lesion was noted in GB.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal vein and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • Hydronephrosis was noted at both kidney(R>L), with DBJ in situ.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • Dilated loop with hyperechoic tubular structure inside was noted at LLQ, probable DBJ?
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hydronephrosis, both, with DBJ in situ
• 2024-02-05 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.4 x 4.2 cm
      • Cortex: 0.6 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 1.3 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.7 x 5.2 cm
      • Cortex: 1.4 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 2.1 cm
• 2024-01-25 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-01-03 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.2 x 3.9 cm
      • Cortex: 1.1 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.9 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10 x 5.7 cm
      • Cortex: 1.0 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: severe 2.3 cm
• 2023-12-19 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of vagina
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable condition of vaginal cancer.
    • Atrophy of left kidney. Bil. hdyronephrosis and hydroureter s/p bilateral double J catheters insertion. Mild wall thickening of urinary bladder.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts.
    • Tiny gallbladder stones.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Stable condition of vaginal cancer.
    • Atrophy of left kidney. Bil. hdyronephrosis and hydroureter s/p bilateral double J catheters insertion. Mild wall thickening of urinary bladder.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts.
• 2023-12-11 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.1 x 5.3 cm
      • Cortex: 1.5 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: severe 2.45 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11 x 6.4 cm
      • Cortex: 1.8 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: severe 2.35 cm
• 2023-11-21 SONO - nephrology
  • Finding
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t: 10.55cm uneven surface
      • L’t: 8.60cm uneven surface,contracted
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: visible
      • L’t: visible
    • Sinus N
      • R’t: mild
      • L’t: mild
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic renal parenchymal disease
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis, mild to moderate degree
• 2023-10-02 Patho - soft tissue nontumor/mass/lipoma/debridement
  • Tissue, labeled as “right inguinal LN”, excision — metastatic adenocarcinoma, non-colorectal origin
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with stromal fibrosis, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals PAX8(+), CK20(-), p16 (-), ER(-) and vimentin (-).
• 2023-09-28 SONO - soft tissue
  • Symptoms: right groin induration
  • Diagnosis: right groin tumor, r/o LAP
  • Suggestion: arrrange excisional biopsy
• 2023-09-19 Patho - cervix biopsy
  • Uterus, cervix, biopsy — mild dysplasia (CIN I)
  • Section shows 1 piece of cervical tissue with focal mild dysplasia of the squamous epithelium.
• 2023-09-13 Papanicolaou test, Pap smear
  • Atypical glandular cells favor neoplasm
• 2023-09-01 CT - abdomen
  • History and Indication: vaginal cancer.
    • 2022/01/06 at Cardinal Tien Hospital: Laparoscopic adhesion lysis and ureteroneocystomy - bilateral.
    • 2012/03 Leiomyoma & adenomyosis s/p hysterectomy at our hospital
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2022/11/23.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue mass-like lesion in the vagina, measuring 5 x 3.3 cm, is noted again, stationary.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Prior CT identified diffuse mild wall thickening of the urinary bladder is not noted again.
    • Prior CT identified small size and mild hydroureteronephrosis but no delayed contrast excretion of left kidney is noted again, stationary.
• 2023-05-29 CT
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p ATH and BSO.
    • Mild left renal atrophy is found.
    • Coarse appearance of the urinary bladder is found. r/o previous cystitis.
    • Scoliotic alignment of the thoracolumbar spine is noted.
  • Imp:
    • s/p ATH and BSO. No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
    • Mild left renal atrophy is found.
    • Coarse appearance of the urinary bladder is found. r/o previous cystitis.
• 2023-02-23 CT
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of vagina
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild decreased size of vaginal cancer (2.0x4.9cm).
    • Atrophy of left kidney. Bil. hdyronephrosis and hydroureter. Mild wall thickening of urinary bladder.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts.
• 2022-11-30 PET
  • The soft tissue mass-like lesion in the vagina shown on the previous abdomen-pelvis CT reveals moderately increased FDG uptake; malignancy should be considered, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesion in a right inguinal lymph node, probably reactive node, suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left palatine tonsil, the nature is to be determined (chronic inflammation/infection process, benign or even malignant tumor or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral shoulder joints, probably benign in nature.
• 2022-11-23 CT
  • History and Indication: vaginal cancer.
    • 2022/01/06 at Cardinal Tien Hospital: Laparoscopic adhesion lysis and ureteroneocystomy - bilateral.
    • 2012/03 Leiomyoma & adenomyosis s/p hysterectomy at our hospital
  • Findings:
    • A soft tissue mass-like lesion in the vagina, measuring 5 x 3.3 cm, is suspected. Please correlate with physical examination to R/O vaginal cancer?
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • The urinary bladder shows diffuse mild wall thickening.
      • Please correlate with cystoscopy.
    • Left kidney shows small size and mild hydroureteronephrosis but no delayed contrast excretion. Please correlate with retrograde pyelography.
• 2022-10-05 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 65 ml
• 2022-09-28 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 356 ml
• 2022-09-28 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis: Left hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.4 x 4.3 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.9 x 5.4 cm
      • Cortex: 1.6 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: No
• 2022-09-01 SONO - urology
  • Diagnosis:
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis
    • Right renal stone
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.6 x 4.2 cm
      • Cortex: 1.6 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.75 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10 x 5.4 cm
      • Cortex: 1.9 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.79 cm
      • Calculus:(Max) No 0.55 cm
• 2022-08-04 SONO - urology
  • History
    • 2022-01-06 Ureteral/Urethral Reconstruction + LAVH at Cardinal Tien Hospital
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 7.34 x 4.47 cm
      • Cortex: 1.01 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: No 0.74 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.7 x 5.52 cm
      • Cortex: 1.72 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: slight 0.875 cm
• 2022-06-16 Patho - ovary (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, vaginal stump, staging surgery + vaginal tumor excision — Adenocarcinoma and endometriosis
    • Resection margin, ditto — Can not be assessed due to fragmented specimen
    • Uterus (s/p hysterectomy, S2012-03925) — N/A
    • Ovary and fallopian tube, left, BSO — Free from tumor
    • Ovary and fallopian tube, right, ditto — Free from tumor, paratubal cyst
    • Lymph node, L’t iliac, dissection — Free from tumor metastasis (0/2)
      
    • Lymph node, L’t obturator, ditto — Tumor metastasis (2/10) with extracapsular extension (2/2)
      
    • Lymph node, R’t iliac, ditto — Free from tumor metastasis (0/1)
      
    • Lymph node, R’t obturator, ditto — Tumor metastasis (3/6) without extracapsular extension (0/3)
    • AJCC pathologic staging — pT2bN1, stage III, if cM0 / FIGO stage III
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Size of vaginal stump: multiple fragments measured up to 4.5 x 2.5 cm
    • Tumor size: tumor present in tissue fragments, up to 2.5 x 2 cm
    • Tumor depth: paravaginal tissue
    • Parametrium: N/A
    • Endometrium: N/A
    • Myometrial wall: N/A
    • R’t ovary: 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm
    • L’t ovary: 3 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm
    • R’t fallopian tube: 4.5 cm in length; up to 0.8 cm in diameter, paratubal cyst 1.2 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm
    • L’t fallopian tube: 4.5 cm in length; up to 0.8 cm in diameter
      
    • Lymph nodes: R’t iliac LN, L’t iliac LN, R’t obturator LN and L’t obturator LN
    • Representative sections as: A: L’t iliac LN, B: L’t obturator LN, C: R’t iliac LN, D1-D2: R’t obturator LN, E1: left ovary, E2: left F-tube, F1: right ovary, F2: right F-tube, G1: resection margin (bigger vaginal tissue), G2: small vaginal tissue, G3-G6: vaginal tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Tumor location: vagina
    • Tumor size: up to 2.5 x 2 cm due to fragmented specimen
    • Tumor type: adenocarcinoma showed focal mucus or subnuclear vacuolation of epithelial cells
      
    • Histologic grade: G2: moderately differentiated
    • Depth of invasion: paravaginal tissue
    • Uterus involvement: N/A
    • Lymphovascular invasion: present
    • Lymph nodes: tumor metastasis (5/19)
      
    • Bilateral ovary: free from tumor
    • Bilateral fallopian tube: free from tumor
    • Ascites cytology: negative
    • Immunohistochemistry: CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX-8(+), CDX-2(+), CEA(+), P16(+, focal), WT-1(-), PR(-) and vimentin(-) for tumor
    • Comment: according to the immunohistochemistry, the tumor is unlikely endometrial carcinoma. PCR analysis recommended for the association with HPV infection

[MedRec]

• 2024-01-04 ~ 2024-01-06 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of the vagina with severe adhesion to bladder, status post staging operation (BSO + BPLND + vaginal tumor excision), with bladder injury status post repair,  pT2bN1, stage III, if cM0/FIGO stage III with progression.
    • Postive of anti-HBc
  • CC
    • for C4 chemotherapy with Abraxance (self-paid) Q3W
  • Present illness
    • This is a 56-year-old female, G2P2, with past history of
      • adenomyosis and uterine myoma s/p laparoscopic hysterectomy in Tzu Chi Hospital in 2012/03
      • bilateral ureter obstruction s/p extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in Carinal Tien Hospital (CTH) in 2020
      • left hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture s/p double J-stent placement in CTH in 2021/10
      • right hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture s/p double J-stent placement in CTH in 2021/11
      • endometriosis related recurrent bilateral ureteral stricture and hydronephrosis s/p right laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy (UNC), laparoscopic ureterolysis and laparoscopic adhesionolysis in CTH on 2022/01/06
    • She denied systemic disease, including DM, hypertension or allergic history. Her father has pancreatic cancer and DM, her mother had no underlined diseases.
    • According to her statement, she had adenomyosis and leiomyoma s/p laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic pelvic adhesion lysis and P repair in Tzu Chi Hospital on 2012/03. She had regular OPD follow-up but stopped a few years later. She had intermittent lower abdominal pain since 2020, and she visited GU OPD for treatment. Bilateral ureter obstruction was noted, and ESWL was done in CTH in 2020. Her lower abdominal and back pain recurred in 2021/10, so she visited ER in CTH for treatment.
    • Left hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture was noted, and left double J-stent placement was done in 2021/10. Left double J-stent was removed 1 week after discharge. However, her lower abdominal and back pain recurred again in 2021/11, so she still visited ER in CTH for treatment. Right hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture was noted, and right double J-stent placement was done in 2021/10. right double J-stent was removed 1 week after discharge. After discharge, she still have intermittent lower abdominal pain and and visited ER in CTH in 2021/12.
    • The GU doctor noted a mass attached to bladder, suspected causing recurrent bilateral ureteral stricture and hydronephrosis, so right laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy (UNC), laparoscopic ureterolysis and laparoscopic adhesionolysis was done in CTH on 2022/01/06. The mass was suspected endometiosis related.
    • During operation, a mass around vagina was noted, and biopsy was suggested. Then, colposcopic was done and adnenocarcinoma was suspected, origin unspecified.
    • Immunostain of vagina biopsy showed CK7, p53 positive, PAX8 weakly positive and MIB-1 increased.
    • Thus, colonoscopy was done to exclude colonorectal cancer, but there was no tumor noted except colitis at a-colon s/p biposy and hemorrhoid.
    • PET scan was done on 2022/03/22 and revealed undertemined lesion in proximal rectum. Surgery was not suggested by gynecologist in CTH.
    • Thus, she visited Gynecologist Dr. Hung in Tzu Chi Hospital for second opinion. Endometriosis was suspected and medication was prescribed. However, her lower abdominal pain and low back pain persisted. Then, she visited NTUH for further evaluation of her diseases. Viginal biopsy, MRI and lab data were done. Vaginal biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, PAC8 positive and increased Ki-67 index. MRI revealed a 2.2cm focal enhancing lesion at the vaginal stump or cervix with diffusion restrition, neoplasm cannot be excluded. Gynecologist in NTUH suggested that radiotherapy had poorer effect to adenocarcinoma than squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and the bladder impairment of radiotherapy complication should be considered as well. Thus, she visited radiologist in NTUH, but the radiologist in NTUH had different opinion with Gynecologist in NTUH.
    • She then visited Dr. Huang in Tzu Chi Hospital for second opinion, and Dr. Huang decided to discuss this patient’s management in gynecologic cancer meeting. After the meeting, CCRT was suggested. However, the patient was concern about poor radiotherapy effect to adenocarcinoma and bladder impairment caused by radiotherapy. So gynecologist Dr. Huang suggested her to visit our radiologist Dr. Huang for treatment evaluation. Radiologist Dr. Huang suggested vaginectomy and lymphadenectomy, combined with radiotherapy for consolidation later.
    • She underwent staging surgery (BSO + BPLND + vaginal tumor excision) and bilatearl neocystostomy orifice s/p DBJ insertion & bladder injury s/p repair on 2022/6/15.The pathology showed pT2bN1,stage III, if cM0 / FIGO stage III.Port-A insertion on 2022/7/7.
    • Under th diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma of the vagina with severe adhesion to bladder, status post staging operation (BSO + BPLND + vaginal tumor excision), with bladder injury status post repair, pT2bN1, stage III, if cM0/FIGO stage III. DBJ removal on 2022/7/11.
    • CCRT with selfpaid of C1 Taxol (selfpaid) plus Cisplatin was administered on 2022/7/19. Weekly cisplatin on 2022/8/16-9/13.
    • Radiotherapy started on 2022/08/01 with 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, 5040cGy/28 fractions of the vaginal tumor bed, and 5400cGy/30 fractions of the reduced vaginal tumor bed.
    • After completion of CCRT, she received chemotherapy with Avastin (selfpay) + Taxol (selfpaid) + Cisplatin since 2022/09-2023/04.
    • Follow up CT showed 1. Prior CT identified a soft tissue mass-like lesion in the vagina, measuring 5 x 3.3 cm, is noted again, stationary, 2. Prior CT identified diffuse mild wall thickening of the urinary bladder is not noted again and 3. Prior CT identified small size and mild hydroureteronephrosis but no delayed contrast excretion of left kidney is noted again, stationary.
    • Last time. she received hydronephrosis /p bilateral tumor stent insertion on 2023/11/23, without complication during hospitalization. Newly chemotherapy as C1 Abraxane by selfpay QW for diaease progress on 2023/11/24, C2 Abraxane on 2023/12/08, C3 on 2023/12/22.
    • This time, she she was admitted for C4 Abraxane on 2024/01/04.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with Abraxance (125mg/m2, self-paid) was given on 2024-01-05, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • She was discharged on 2024-01-06 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none

[consultation]

• 2024-11-21 Dermatology
  • Q
    • For multiple erythematous scars and keloids on R’t thigh for months, progressive enlarged recently, Itching(+).
    • A 58 year-old woman has had adenocarcinoma of the vagina with bilateral inguinal lymph nodes metastatic, pT2bN1M1, stage IV. ECOG:2. She was admitted chemotherapy.
    • She complant multiple erythematous scars and keloids on R’t thigh for months, progressive enlarged recently, Itching(+), we need your help for further management, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • One tender indurated dark red nodule on the right medial thigh.
    • One tender indurated brownish nodule on the right pubic area.
    • denied any drug allergy hx
    • Impression: inflammatory cysts of right medial thigh and right pubic area.
    • Suggestion:
      • Mycomb cream bid for 2 indurated tender skin lesions of right medial thigh and right pubic area.
• 2024-11-14 Urology
  • A
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis developed in a short time.
    • Obstruction at DBJs with debris is suspected.
    • Prompt bilateral PCN insertion is suggested for deteriorating renal function.
    • We will arrange DBJ replacement afterwards.
• 2024-10-22 Cardiology
  • Q
    • For Enoxaparin Sodium sift to oral NOACs
    • A 58 year-old woman has had adenocarcinoma of the vagina with bilateral inguinal lymph nodes metastatic, pT2bN1M1, stage IV. ECOG:2.
    • She was admitted for chemotherapy. She sufferred right lower limb swelling with a mass over right upper thigh near vegina for 3 weeks ago.
    • The peripheral venous ultrasound showed
      • Right common femoral vein and femoral vein proximal segment thrombi, (partial recanalization, vein not fully compressible); subacute event
      • No deep vein thrombosis at left lower limb and right popliteal vein.
    • We added Clexane 60mg/0.6mL/syringe (Enoxaparin) 60 mg QD (Ccr 45).
    • The history of medicaiton with Dipyridamole 1# TIDAC. We need your help for Clexane shift to NOACs and Dipyridamole to be continued or not. Thanks a lot.
  • A
    • This 58 year female suffered from adenocarcinoam of vagina and received limb urgery with lymph node resection. However, she started to have lower limb swelling after surgery and progression durign last 1 month. Now, her echo showed DVT and now under Clexane use.
    • Suggestion:
      • consider switch to NOAC (full dose) after 1 week of clexane use
      • may stop Dipyridamole after transition to NOAC
• 2024-09-12 Infectious Disease
  • A
    • A case of complicated UTI. Urine culture revealed MDR e.coli
    • Suggestion:
      • Agree your treatment of Meropenem.
      • The alternative choice is High dose Colistin or Amikacin one dose.
      • If you want to de-escalation, please contact me
      • Thanks for your consultation.
• 2024-06-04 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 57 years old woman patient. Due to right inguinal mass, she was admitted for surgery of excision on 2024/06/05.
    • We need your help for combine surgery with flap reconstruction if needed. Thank you so much!!
  • A
    • Combaine surgery is arranged. The patient chosed right random fasciocutaneous abdominal flap to cover the inguinal defect.
    • I will perform the operation if the defect is so big to be sutured directly. Thanks.
• 2023-11-20 Urology
  • Q
    • The 57 y/o woman has Adenocarcinoma of the vagina with severe adhesion to bladder, status post staging operation (BSO + BPLND + vaginal tumor excision), with bladder injury status post repair, pT2bN1, stage III, if cM0/FIGO stage III /p CCRT. Due to hydronephrosis was noted in 2023/09/01 and AKI is noted. We need your help. Thanks!
  • A
    • Progression of bilateral hydronephrosis from 2023-05 to 2023-09 is noticed
    • Creatinine had kept elevated
    • Persistent tumor behind urinary bladder is impressed and possible related to right hydronephrosis
    • DBJ (internal stent ) insertion may be performed on 2023/11/23 W4 afternoon
    • The risk of DBJ insertion failure is possible (usually around 3%)
    • If DBJ insertion fail, PCND (right side) for renal insufficiency is indicated
    • I will arrange procedure and explain procedure and risks
  • A 2023-11-20 10:20:39
    • She said she has CIC every 4 hour when not sleeping -> keep CIC and may not need Foley now
    • After discussion, she has adequate CIC and desire ultrasound before DBJ insertion.
• 2023-03-15 Neurology
  • Q
    • This is a 56-year-old female, G2P2, with past history of
      • adenomyosis and uterine myoma s/p laparoscopic hysterectomy in Tzu Chi Hospital in 2012/03
      • bilateral ureter obstruction s/p extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in Carinal Tien Hospital (CTH) in 2020
      • left hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture s/p double J-stent placement in CTH in 2021/10
      • right hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture s/p double J-stent placement in CTH in 2021/11
      • endometriosis related recurrent bilateral ureteral stricture and hydronephrosis s/p right laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy (UNC), laparoscopic ureterolysis and laparoscopic adhesionolysis in CTH on 2022/01/06
    • She denied systemic disease, including DM, hypertension or allergic history. Her father has pancreatic cancer and DM, her mother had no underlined diseases.
    • According to the her statement, she had adenomyosis and leiomyoma s/p laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic pelvic adhesion lysis and P repair in Tzu Chi Hospital in 2012/03. She had regular OPD follow-up but stopped a few years later.
    • She had intermittent lower abdominal pain since 2020, and she visited GU OPD for treatment. Bilateral ureter obstruction was noted, and ESWL was done in CTH in 2020. Her lower abdominal and back pain recurred in 2021/10, so she visited ER in CTH for treatment. Left hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture was noted, and left double J-stent placement was done in 2021/10. Left double J-stent was removed 1 week after discharge. However, her lower abdominal and back pain recurred again in 2021/11, so she still visited ER in CTH for treatment. Right hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture was noted, and right double J-stent placement was done in 2021/10. right double J-stent was removed 1 week after discharge.
    • After discharge, she still have intermittent lower abdominal pain and and visited ER in CTH in 2021/12. The GU doctor noted a mass attached to bladder, suspected causing recurrent bilateral ureteral stricture and hydronephrosis, so right laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy (UNC), laparoscopic ureterolysis and laparoscopic adhesionolysis was done in CTH on 2022/01/06. The mass was suspected endometiosis related.
    • During operation, a mass around vagina was noted, and biopsy was suggested. Then, colposcopic was done and adnenocarcinoma was suspected, origin unspecified. Immunostain of vagina biopsy showed CK7, p53 positive, PAX8 weakly positive and MIB-1 increased.Thus, colonoscopy was done to exclude colonorectal cancer, but there was no tumor noted except colitis at a-colon s/p biposy and hemorrhoid.
    • PET scan was done on 2022/03/22 and revealed undertemined lesion in proximal rectum. Surgery was not suggested by gynecologist in CTH.
    • Thus, she visited Gynecologist Dr. Hung in Tzu Chi Hospital for second opinion. Endometriosis was suspected and medication was prescribed. However, her lower abdominal pain and low back pain persisted.
    • Then, she visited NTUH for further evaluation of her diseases. Viginal biopsy, MRI and lab data were done.
    • Vaginal biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, PAC8 positive and increased Ki-67 index.
    • MRI revealed a 2.2cm focal enhancing lesion at the vaginal stump or cervix with diffusion restrition, neoplasm cannot be excluded.
    • Gynecologist in NTUH suggested that radiotherapy had poorer effect to adenocarcinoma than squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and the bladder impairment of radiotherapy complication should be considered as well.
    • Thus, she visited radiologist in NTUH, but the radiologist in NTUH had different opinion with Gynecologist in NTUH.
    • She then visited Dr. Huang in Tzu Chi Hospital for second opinion, and Dr. Huang decided to discuss this patient’s management in gynecologic cancer meeting.
    • After the meeting, CCRT was suggested. However, the patient was concern about poor radiotherapy effect to adenocarcinoma and bladder impairment caused by radiotherapy. So gynecologist Dr. Huang suggested her to visit our radiologist Dr. Huang for treatment evaluation.
    • Radiologist Dr. Huang suggested vaginectomy and lymphadenectomy, combined with radiotherapy for consolidation later.
    • She underwent staging surgery (BSO + BPLND + vaginal tumor excision) and bilatearl neocystostomy orifice s/p DBJ insertion & bladder injury s/p repair on 2022/06/15.
    • The pathology showed pT2bN1, stage III, if cM0 / FIGO stage III. Port-A insertion on 2022/07/07.
    • Under the diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma of the vagina with severe adhesion to bladder, status post staging operation (BSO + BPLND + vaginal tumor excision), with bladder injury status post repair, pT2bN1, stage III, if cM0/FIGO stage III. DBJ removal on 2022/07/11.
    • CCRT with selfpaid of C1 Taxol (self paid) plus Cisplatin was administered on 2022/07/19.
    • Weekly cisplatin on 2022/08/16, 2022/08/23, 2022/08/30, 2022/09/06, 2022/09/13.
    • Radiotherapy started on 2022/08/01 with 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, 5040cGy/28 fractions of the vaginal tumor bed, and 5400cGy/30 fractions of the reduced vaginal tumor bed.
    • After completion of CCRT,she received the C1 chemotherapy with Taxol (selfpaid) plus Cisplatin on 2022/10/04, C2 on 2022/11/01
    • Followed up CT on 2022/11/23 revealed A soft tissue mass-like lesion in the vagina, measuring 5 x 3.3 cm, is suspected. Please correlate with physical examination to R/O vaginal cancer?
    • PET on 11/30 showed:
      • The soft tissue mass-like lesion in the vagina shown on the previous abdomen-pelvis CT reveals moderately increased FDG uptake; malignancy should be considered, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
      • Glucose hypermetabolic lesion in a right inguinal lymph node, probably reactive node, suggesting follow-up.
      • Glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left palatine tonsil, the nature is to be determined (chronic inflammation/infection process, benign or even malignant tumor or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation.
      • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral shoulder joints, probably benign in nature.
    • Therefore,she received the chemotherapy with C1 selfpaid of Avastin,Taxol plus Cisplatin on 2022/12/22
    • Chemotherapy with C2 on 2023/02/07
    • CT of abdominal revealed 2023/02/23 revealed Mild decreased size of vaginal cancer (2.0x4.9cm). Atrophy of left kidney. Bil. hdyronephrosis and hydroureter. Mild wall thickening of urinary bladder.Nodules (up to 1.3cm) at bil. breasts
    • This time,she was admitted for further chemotherapy. However, She complained of numbness of lower extremity after last chemotherapy, highly suspect to chemotherapy side effect. We need your expertise for further management, thanks
  • A
    • hands and feet numb since the 4th C/T, and became severer this time
    • NE: aware, fluent speech, normal cranial nerves, no obvious focal weakness
      • diffuse hypo-reflexia, gait tilt to right, Tinel sign -/-
    • Impression:
      • R/O toxic and metabolic polyneuropathies
    • Suggest:
      • nerve conduction studies and SSEP might be arranged
      • I would like to follow up this patient. Thank you for your consultation.
• 2022-06-14 Urology
  • Q
    • For on D-J stent.
    • This 55-year-old female with vaginal cancer was admitted for vaginectomy and lymphnode disection surgery at 2022/06/15.
    • We need your evaluation of her condition for on D-J stent.
  • A
    • We will arrange bilateral DBJ insertion tomorrow. Please help us for consent sheets signing. Thank you very much!

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-20
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral PCN revision        
  • Finding
    • Old PCN insitu
    • Bilateral PCNs revision   
      • Right side position: upper pole, 16cm    
      • Left side position: upper pole, 16cm 
• 2025-02-11
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral PCN revision        
  • Finding
    • Urethral meatus invaded by tumor which makes insertion of cystoscope very difficult    
      • Right side DBJ catheter and left side tumor stent were removed    
    • Bilateral PCNs were changed    
      • Right side position: upper pole, 16cm    
      • Left side position: upper pole, 16cm 
• 2024-11-20
  • Surgery
    • Left tumor stent changing
    • Right DBJ changing      
  • Finding
    • Urethra impacted with tumor
      • 21 Fr sheath could not be passed initially; 16 Fr sheath was passed first
      • Then urethra was dilated with obturator and 21 Fr sheath
    • bilateral UOs involved by tumor
• 2024-09-10
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral DBJ insertion        
  • Finding
    • One papillary leison at posterior wall
    • Right UO was found at posterior wall.
    • Left ureter was emerged from the other side of the papillary lesion
    • 6Fr 24cm tumor stent insert in left ureter
    • 6Fr 28cm DBJ inserted in right ureter
• 2024-06-05 16:45
  • Surgery
    • wound coverage with randon advancement flaps
  • Finding
    • 7cm X 6cm X 3cm skin and soft tissue defect over right inguinal region and thigh, with exposed greater saphenous vein
• 2024-06-05 14:10
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Wide excision of right thigh malignancy
  • Finding
    • IOUS: a hard fixed tumor in right thigh near groin and adjacent to right femoral vein and greater saphenous vein.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-19 - sacituzumab govitecan 10mg/kg 540mg NS 250mL 3hr (Trodelvy)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-05-01 - sacituzumab govitecan 10mg/kg 540mg NS 250mL 3hr (Trodelvy)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-24 - sacituzumab govitecan 10mg/kg 540mg NS 250mL 3hr (Trodelvy)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-31 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 0.5hr (Keytruda Q3W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-10 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 0.5hr (Keytruda Q3W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-17 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 0.5hr (Keytruda Q3W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-21 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1300mg NS 250mL 30min + leucovorin 160mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2680mg D5W 500mL 24hr (GFL QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-14 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + leucovorin 160mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (GFL QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-06 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + leucovorin 160mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (GFL QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-19 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + leucovorin 160mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (GFL QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-10 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + leucovorin 160mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (GFL QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-29 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + leucovorin 160mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2700mg D5W 500mL 24hr (GFL QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-22 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + leucovorin 160mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 2700mg D5W 500mL 24hr (GFL QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-21 - carboplatin AUC 1.5 110mg NS 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 75mg/m2 125mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (D1/8/15 Q1M)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-19 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (D1/8/15 Q1M)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-03 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (D1/8/15 Q1M)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-20 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (D1/8/15 Q1M)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-05 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (D1/8/15 Q1M)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-26 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (D1/8/15 Q1M)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-08 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (D1/8/15 Q1M)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-24 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-25 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-11 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-26 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-02 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-25 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-05 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-22 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-08 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-24 - nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg (QW. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-07 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 800mg NS 250mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 3hr + NS 500mL 1hr (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-16 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 800mg NS 250mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 3hr + NS 500mL 1hr (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 118mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-07 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 800mg NS 250mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 3hr + NS 500mL 1hr (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 118mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-20 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 800mg NS 250mL 90min D1 + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 3hr D2 + NS 500mL 1hr D2 (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 118mg NS 500mL 2hr D2 + NS 500mL 1hr D2 (after cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D2 + famotidine 20mg D2+ palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2022-11-01 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 275mg NS 250mL 3hr + NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 118mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-04 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 275mg NS 250mL 3hr + NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 118mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-14 - NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-07 - NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-31 - NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-24 - NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-17 - NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-10 - NS 500mL (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL (after cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-07-19 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 275mg NS 250mL 3hr + NS 500mL 1hr (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 118mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-05-20

This is a 58-year-old woman with recurrent, metastatic vaginal adenocarcinoma (pT2bN1M1, FIGO stage IV) with bilateral inguinal lymph node and right thigh involvement. After progressing through multiple chemotherapy regimens including taxanes, cisplatin, carboplatin/irinotecan, GFL, and pembrolizumab, she was recently initiated on sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) with the most recent dose given on 2025-05-19. She has chronic bilateral hydronephrosis secondary to malignant ureteral obstruction, status post multiple bilateral PCN revisions (latest on 2025-05-20). Current condition is stable under immunotherapy, with preserved renal function, mild anemia, and controlled pain.

Problem 1. Refractory metastatic vaginal adenocarcinoma (stage IV, pT2bN1M1)

• Objective
  • Histology: Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, PAX8(+), CK7(+), CK20(-) (Pathology 2022-06-16)
  • Sites of metastasis: Bilateral inguinal lymph nodes (5.3 cm, CT 2025-04-22), right thigh (Pathology 2024-06-05)
  • Prior treatments:
    • Surgery + CCRT with cisplatin + radiotherapy (2022-07 to 2022-09)
    • Chemotherapies: paclitaxel/cisplatin/bevacizumab, nab-paclitaxel (2023-11 to 2024-04), carboplatin/irinotecan (2024-07 to 2024-10), GFL (2024-11 to 2025-01), pembrolizumab (last on 2025-03-30)
    • Initiated sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) 10 mg/kg on 2025-04-24, 2025-05-01, and 2025-05-19
• Assessment
  • Disease has progressed despite standard chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibition.
  • Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan) is a reasonable 3rd or later-line therapy in refractory epithelial tumors and may offer benefit in PAX8+ adenocarcinoma.
  • CT (2025-04-22) still shows progression (bilateral inguinal LNs 5.3 cm), but clinically stable under current regimen.
• Recommendation
  • Continue sacituzumab govitecan weekly (10 mg/kg), monitor neutropenia and GI toxicity.
  • Plan for interval CT scan in 6–8 weeks to assess response (i.e., mid-June 2025).
  • Consider palliative radiation for lymphadenopathy if symptomatic (not currently indicated).

Problem 2. Bilateral malignant ureteral obstruction with CKD, status post PCN revision

• Objective
  • Known bilateral hydronephrosis with atrophic left kidney (CT 2025-04-22)
  • Most recent PCN revision performed on 2025-05-20, both sides, upper pole at 16 cm
  • Labs: Creatinine 1.02 mg/dL, eGFR 59.16 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-19), Mg 2.2 mg/dL, K 3.9 mmol/L
• Assessment
  • Hydronephrosis is secondary to tumor invasion of urethral meatus and bilateral ureteral orifices (Surgery 2025-02-11, 2024-11-20).
  • Despite repeated obstruction and revisions, current drainage appears effective, with preserved renal function and normal electrolytes.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain PCN patency; confirm output and flush schedule post-op.
  • Monitor renal function (weekly Cr, eGFR), signs of infection.
  • Educate caregiver on signs of tube malfunction or infection.

Problem 3. Anemia of chronic disease and chemotherapy (not posted)

• Objective
  • Latest CBC: HGB 10.6 g/dL, HCT 33.8%, MCV 93.6 fL (2025-05-19)
  • Normocytic, normochromic pattern
  • No signs of hemolysis or bleeding, negative stool OB (2025-05-14)
• Assessment
  • Chronic anemia likely multifactorial: marrow suppression from chemotherapy, chronic inflammation, possible nutritional contribution.
  • Stable compared to prior HGB (10.6–11.3 g/dL over past 2 weeks), no symptomatic dyspnea or fatigue noted.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor HGB weekly during sacituzumab therapy.
  • Iron studies, ferritin, and B12/folate if further decline observed.
  • Consider ESA or transfusion if symptomatic or HGB <8.0 g/dL.

Problem 4. Bilateral lower limb lymphedema

• Objective
  • Physical exam 2025-05-20: bilateral lower extremity swelling, no wound, moveable slowly
  • History of bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy and right thigh metastasis (CT 2025-04-22)
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial lymphedema due to nodal obstruction, post-surgical changes, and chronic inflammation.
  • No acute cellulitis or DVT features; port-A is clear; no fever or local warmth.
• Recommendation
  • Limb elevation, compression garments if tolerated.
  • Encourage ambulation.
  • Monitor for signs of infection (fever, erythema).

Problem 5. Pain control and symptom monitoring during chemotherapy (not posted)

• Objective
  • Vital signs stable: BP 112/59–132/72 mmHg, HR 74–84 bpm, afebrile (36.0–37.0°C), SPO₂ ≥96% (2025-05-19 to 2025-05-20)
  • No nausea or vomiting; pain score 0 (2025-05-20 08:25)
  • Receiving Tramacet (Tramadol/Acetaminophen) 1 tab q6h PRN (active as of 2025-05-20)
• Assessment
  • Good symptom control currently; no major toxicity from Trodelvy noted.
  • Ongoing right lower abdominal pain and limb heaviness due to tumor burden.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Tramacet PRN; reassess pain daily.
  • Add neuropathic agent (e.g., Neurontin [gabapentin]) if neuropathic symptoms recur.
  • Maintain hydration (e.g., Saline 0.9% IV ongoing), monitor GI function.

2025-03-31

This is a 58-year-old woman with a history of moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the vagina, initially diagnosed as pT2bN1, FIGO stage III in 2022, now with progression to stage IV due to bilateral inguinal lymph node metastases and right thigh metastasis (Pathology 2024-06-06). She underwent staging surgery, CCRT, and multiple systemic regimens including cisplatin-paclitaxel-bevacizumab, carboplatin-irinotecan, GFL, and currently receiving pembrolizumab Q3W (most recent on 2025-03-31). Renal function has been chronically compromised, now requiring bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy (2024-11-18, 2024-11-19), and she has atrial flutter (ECG 2025-02-10), severe hydronephrosis (multiple imaging), and signs of progressive soft tissue metastatic disease.

Problem 1. Progressive Vaginal Adenocarcinoma (Stage IV)

• Objective
  • Pathology confirmed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the vagina with PAX8(+), CK7(+), CK20(-), and CDX-2(+) on 2022-06-16.
  • Imaging: Stable but persistent vaginal mass noted repeatedly on CTs (2023-12-19, 2024-10-11, 2025-01-20).
  • Metastatic progression:
    • Bilateral inguinal LNs: progressive/enlarged to 3.3 cm (CT 2025-01-20)
    • Right thigh soft tissue mass: biopsy-proven metastasis (Pathology 2024-06-06).
  • Prior treatments:
    • CCRT with cisplatin + radiotherapy completed in 2022.
    • Multiple systemic chemotherapies including cisplatin/paclitaxel/bevacizumab, nab-paclitaxel, carboplatin-irinotecan, GFL, and pembrolizumab (ongoing as of 2025-03-31).
• Assessment
  • Disease classified as refractory, metastatic vaginal adenocarcinoma with progression despite prior multi-agent chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
  • NCCN 2025 guidelines for vaginal cancer (adenocarcinoma, stage IV) recommend clinical trial, systemic therapy, or palliative care; pembrolizumab may be appropriate if MSI-H/dMMR or TMB-H status is confirmed.
  • Pembrolizumab is currently ongoing (2025-03-31), but clinical response data is unavailable—requires evaluation.
  • Soft tissue spread and inguinal metastasis represent extensive local progression with palliative management emphasis.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess tumor response with updated CT scan or PET to evaluate pembrolizumab efficacy (next due ~2025-04).
  • Evaluate MSI/MMR/TMB status if not previously done to justify continued immunotherapy.
  • Consider local radiation/palliative surgery for symptomatic inguinal/thigh mass if progression continues or ulceration occurs.
  • Multidisciplinary palliative team involvement recommended.

Problem 2. Bilateral Hydronephrosis with Chronic Kidney Disease (not posted)

• Objective
  • Bilateral hydronephrosis documented repeatedly on imaging (US 2024-10-30, CT 2024-10-28, KUB 2025-02-14).
  • Renal atrophy noted on the left kidney (CT 2025-01-20).
  • History of bilateral double J stent insertions with subsequent obstruction/debris (Urology 2024-11-14).
  • Required bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) on 2024-11-18 and 2024-11-19.
  • Sonographic cortical thinning: left cortex 0.7 cm, right 0.8 cm (SONO 2024-10-30).
• Assessment
  • Patient has long-standing obstructive uropathy secondary to pelvic malignancy, now progressed to CKD.
  • PCN was necessary due to stent failure/obstruction.
  • Left kidney shows advanced atrophy, implying limited functional contribution.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain nephrostomy patency with regular flushing and surveillance for infection.
  • Consider functional renal imaging (MAG-3 or DTPA) to assess split renal function.
  • Monitor serum creatinine and electrolytes closely.
  • Ensure optimal hydration and avoid nephrotoxic agents.

Problem 3. Atrial Flutter with AV Block

• Objective
  • ECG on 2025-02-10: Atrial flutter with 4:1 AV conduction.
  • No reported symptoms of palpitations or syncope in the current dataset.
  • No active anticoagulant documented as of now, though prior DVT was treated with Clexane (enoxaparin) (Cardiology 2024-10-22).
• Assessment
  • Atrial flutter likely paroxysmal; high thromboembolic risk in this patient due to age, cancer, and atrial arrhythmia.
  • No rate/rhythm control medications documented.
  • NOAC was suggested in prior cardiology note (2024-10-22), but unclear if implemented.
• Recommendation
  • Holter ECG to assess rhythm burden.
  • Initiate or confirm NOAC (e.g., Eliquis [apixaban]) if not contraindicated.
  • Consider rate control (e.g., bisoprolol) depending on heart rate and symptoms.
  • Monitor for electrolyte imbalances, particularly K+ and Mg++, that may exacerbate arrhythmias.

Problem 4. History of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

• Objective
  • Thrombus in right common femoral vein (CFV) and superficial femoral vein (SFV), partial recanalization noted (SONO 2024-10-18).
  • Treated with Clexane 60 mg QD, with recommendation to shift to NOAC (Cardiology 2024-10-22).
  • Ongoing metastatic malignancy and reduced mobility increase risk for recurrence.
• Assessment
  • Chronic thrombus with partial recanalization and lingering limb swelling may imply post-thrombotic syndrome.
  • High risk for recurrence in the context of cancer.
  • NOAC therapy may be safer and more convenient long term if renal function allows.
• Recommendation
  • Confirm anticoagulation status and renal function.
  • Switch to NOAC (e.g., Xarelto [rivaroxaban] or Eliquis [apixaban]) if not yet done and creatinine clearance permits.
  • Monitor for bleeding risks, especially given patient’s cancer and possible GI involvement.

Problem 5. Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions (R’t Thigh/Pubic Region)

• Objective
  • Two nodular lesions on right thigh and pubic area, tender and enlarging with erythema (Dermatology 2024-11-21).
  • Impression: Inflammatory cysts, treated with Mycomb cream.
  • Prior biopsy-proven metastasis from right thigh mass (Pathology 2024-06-06).
• Assessment
  • Lesions may represent superimposed infection, but given metastatic history, tumor recurrence or spread should remain on the differential.
  • Likely coexistence of local infection and underlying metastasis.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for resolution with topical treatment.
  • Consider repeat biopsy or imaging if lesions persist or worsen.
  • Apply antiseptic hygiene to reduce superinfection risk.

2024-11-15

[Patient Review and Assessment]

The patient is a 58-year-old female with a history of vaginal adenocarcinoma (pT2bN1, FIGO Stage III), which has progressed to bilateral inguinal lymph node metastasis (current stage IV), confirmed by imaging and biopsy. She has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy (e.g., carboplatin, paclitaxel), radiation, and surgical interventions, including bilateral ureteral stent placements to manage hydronephrosis due to tumor compression. Recent findings also suggest right femoral vein thrombosis and recurrent complications related to tumor burden and treatment toxicity.

Current Symptoms and Complications

• Advanced Cancer with Metastasis:
  • Persistent disease in the vaginal and inguinal areas, now stage IV.
  • Progressive metastatic involvement of lymph nodes and recurrent soft tissue masses.
• Renal Function Impairment:
  • Elevated creatinine levels (1.67 mg/dL on 2024-11-13, down from 1.24 mg/dL on 2024-11-05) and decreased eGFR (33.49 mL/min/1.73m²), possibly reflecting chronic kidney disease (CKD) worsened by hydronephrosis, medication nephrotoxicity, or recurrent infections.
• Venous Thrombosis and Edema:
  • Documented thrombosis in the right femoral vein, associated with lower limb swelling and suggesting venous obstruction. Transition from enoxaparin to a NOAC was previously recommended for long-term management.
• Chemotherapy Toxicity:
  • Side effects include hematologic abnormalities (mild anemia, thrombocytosis) and polyneuropathy, likely related to the cumulative effects of chemotherapy agents.
• Elevated CA-199 Levels:
  • Rising levels of CA-199 (433.49 U/mL on 2024-11-06), indicative of cancer progression or recurrence, aligning with clinical findings of metastatic disease.

Treatment Remmendations and Rationale

• Oncologic Management:
  • Targeted Therapy or Immunotherapy: For palliative intent in advanced adenocarcinoma, alternatives like PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors (if biomarker testing supports this) could be beneficial, though this depends on genetic profiling and tissue biomarker expression.
  • CA-199 Monitoring: Continue monitoring CA-199 to assess the treatment response, especially in the absence of immediate imaging options.
• Renal Protection and Hydronephrosis Management:
  • Urological Follow-up: Regular follow-up with urology for stent patency and function is essential due to bilateral hydronephrosis. Bilateral double-J stents may require periodic replacement to prevent infection or obstruction, given the patient’s recurrent issues.
  • Renal Support: Optimize hydration, avoid nephrotoxic medications, and consider renal function monitoring more frequently given the patient’s chemotherapy and hydronephrosis history.
  • Electrolyte Monitoring: Regular electrolyte monitoring, especially potassium and sodium, to manage potential kidney-related imbalances.
• Management of Venous Thrombosis:
  • Transition to NOAC: Based on prior recommendations, transition from enoxaparin to a NOAC (e.g., apixaban or rivaroxaban) to reduce the risk of recurrent DVT while maintaining effective anticoagulation.
  • Edema Management: Monitor limb swelling and consider compression therapy or diuretics if appropriate. Regular Doppler ultrasounds to monitor thrombus resolution may be beneficial.
• Supportive Care for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy:
  • Medication Review: Consider the addition of neuropathic pain management options, such as pregabalin or duloxetine, given the neuropathy likely induced by prior chemotherapies.
  • Vitamin Supplementation: Continue with Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) for its role in nerve health and potential mitigation of neuropathic symptoms.
  • Physical Therapy: Consider referral to physical therapy to support mobility and manage neuropathy-related gait instability.
• Infection Prevention and Management:
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Given recent urinary tract infections with MDR E. coli, consider antibiotic prophylaxis in consultation with infectious disease specialists, especially if stents are a source of recurrent infections.
  • Monitoring and Culture: Regular urine cultures and CBC monitoring to catch early signs of infection, especially during immunosuppressive chemotherapy cycles.

Balancing Efficacy and Toxicity in Vaginal Cancer Therapy

• Review of Treatment History and Response
  • Initial Chemotherapy Regimen: The patient started with platinum-based therapies, including cisplatin combined with taxanes (paclitaxel) and later bevacizumab. This regimen aligns with NCCN guidelines for advanced gynecologic cancers but has likely led to cumulative side effects, particularly neurotoxicity, common with repeated paclitaxel administration.
  • Addition of Nab-Paclitaxel (Abraxane): In later stages, the regimen shifted to nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) as a single-agent therapy. Nab-paclitaxel is often used in patients with prior taxane exposure due to potentially reduced toxicity and altered delivery. Its use here seems aimed at maximizing tolerability while still leveraging the cytotoxic effects of taxanes, suggesting taxane sensitivity.
  • Current Carboplatin-Irinotecan Combination: More recently, the regimen has adjusted to carboplatin combined with irinotecan with a reduced AUC for carboplatin. This adjustment appears designed to minimize side effects and address evolving tolerability needs, yet also signals a consideration for further balancing efficacy with side effect management as the patient shows progressive disease.
• Current Challenges and Observed Trends
  • Toxicity Management: This patient has experienced a variety of toxicities over her treatment course, including peripheral neuropathy and thrombocytopenia. These effects likely necessitated the current shift to a lower-intensity carboplatin-irinotecan regimen.
  • Age and Renal Function: Given her advanced age and recent reduction in renal function (eGFR dropped from approximately 60 ml/min to 33 ml/min), dosing adjustments are critical. The lower AUC of carboplatin may reflect caution to avoid renal toxicity and manage her overall tolerance to chemotherapy.
  • Disease Control vs. Tolerability: While irinotecan provides an alternative mechanism, its role is less established in vaginal cancer compared to standard platinum-taxane combinations. The introduction of irinotecan suggests a need for balancing side effect profiles with maintaining disease control in a setting where options are limited.
• Insights on Current Regimen Suitability
  • Carboplatin Adjustment: The reduction in carboplatin’s AUC reflects an appropriate approach for her renal function and tolerance. Lower AUC dosing (around 1.5-2.0) is commonly used in elderly or frail patients to mitigate side effects while providing palliative control.
  • Irinotecan Consideration: Irinotecan may offer moderate efficacy, particularly if her disease exhibits resistance to previous treatments. While not standard in vaginal cancer, irinotecan is recognized as a salvage option in gynecologic malignancies, especially in heavily pre-treated patients or those with platinum-taxane resistance.
• Long-Term Prognostic Considerations and Future Directions
  • Response Monitoring: The patient’s CA-199 has fluctuated, indicating periods of treatment response and recurrence. Monitoring CA-199 levels, alongside clinical imaging, can help in evaluating treatment efficacy and timing of future adjustments.
  • Potential Use of Targeted Therapy: Given her complex disease course, any available molecular profiling (e.g., PDL1 status, HER2 expression if available) might be reviewed to determine eligibility for targeted or immunotherapies. While not standard, this could potentially provide additional options in a refractory setting.
• Medication Review and Supportive Care
  • Hematologic Support: Regular monitoring of blood counts and use of hematopoietic support may be needed, especially given prior episodes of thrombocytopenia. Erythropoietin-stimulating agents or transfusions may also be considered if anemia worsens.
  • Renal Function Monitoring: As carboplatin dosing depends on renal clearance, her eGFR and serum creatinine should be checked routinely to prevent drug accumulation and toxicity.
  • Symptom Management: Addressing her neuropathy, nausea, and other side effects will improve quality of life. Medications such as gabapentin or duloxetine may help with neuropathy management, and ondansetron or dexamethasone can assist with chemotherapy-induced nausea.

2024-02-26

[nab-paclitaxel and renal function]

Post-administration of nab-paclitaxel, serum creatinine levels have consistently remained above 1.5 mg/dL. Although there hasn’t been a rapid increase, continuous monitoring is still advised.

• 2024-01-12 Creatinine 1.64 mg/dL
• 2024-01-04 Creatinine 1.60 mg/dL
• 2023-12-29 Creatinine 1.52 mg/dL
• 2023-12-22 Creatinine 1.77 mg/dL
• 2023-12-14 Creatinine 1.56 mg/dL
• 2023-12-08 Creatinine 1.54 mg/dL
• 2023-11-30 Creatinine 1.58 mg/dL nab-paclitaxel 20231124 initialized
• 2023-11-22 Creatinine 1.36 mg/dL
• 2023-11-17 Creatinine 1.66 mg/dL
• 2023-10-20 Creatinine 1.24 mg/dL
• 2023-10-06 Creatinine 1.21 mg/dL
• 2023-09-15 Creatinine 1.18 mg/dL
• 2023-09-08 Creatinine 1.00 mg/dL
• 2023-09-01 Creatinine 1.12 mg/dL
• 2023-08-11 Creatinine 1.01 mg/dL

Nab-Paclitaxel for patients with altered kidney function, there are no dosage adjustment recommendations for those with a Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) ≥30 mL/minute. Furthermore, there are no pharmacokinetic studies available for severe kidney impairment in patients with a CrCl <30 mL/minute.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-05-19 KUB
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at left middle abdomen.
• 2025-04-23 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Probably very mildly myocardial ischemia at the basal septal wall, apex, and middle to basal inferior wall (RCA territory) of LV.
    • No dilatation of LV noted on both post-stress and resting images.
• 2025-04-18 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with marked sinus arrhythmia with Premature supraventricular complexes
  • Otherwise normal ECG
• 2025-03-28 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the stomach, pT4aN3a cM0, stage IIIB.
    • Invasive urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder.
  • Findings:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy
    • There is no wall thickening of the urinary bladder.
      • Please correlate with cystoscopy.
      • In addition, there is an increase in the volume of the prostate with vesical base indentation that is c/w BPH.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 1 cm).
    • Abdominal aorta and iliac arteries show atherosclerotic change.
  • Impression:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2025-03-27 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
• 2025-03-27 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2025-03-20 Pathology - urinary bladder biopsy
  • Urinary bladder, cystoscopy biopsy — Compatible with urothelial dysplasia
  • The sections show a picture of urothelial tissue with edema, congestion, mild chronic inflammatory cells infiltrate, and scattered atypical single and multinucleated urothelial cells.
  • IHC: CK20 (limited to umbrella cells), p53 (diffuse strong +) and CD44 (no decreased labelling). The finding is compatible with urothelial dysplasia but urothelial carcinoma in situ cannot be completely excluded. Suggest closely follow up.
• 2025-03-19 Cystoscopy - urology
  • Clinical History:
    • A case of Invasive urothelial carcinoma, high grade, of the urinary bladder, stage cT4aN0M0 (IIIA).
    • The patient and his family favor bladder preservation (CCRT).
    • Chemotherapy: 2024-05-08, -05-22, -05-29, -06-05, -06-12, -06-19
  • Instrument / Patient Preparation:
    • Scope: Flexible
    • Anesthesia: Local
    • Patient position: modified litohomy
  • Findings:
    • Urethra: Normal
    • Prostate: bilateral lobe enlarged and intravesical growth
    • Ureteral orifices: Normal bilateral patent
    • Bladder neck:
      
    • Bladder neck contracture:
    • Urinary bladder:
      
    • Trabeculation: Slight
    • Diverticulum: No
  • Comment / Suggestion
    • Post RT mucosal change at multiple sites
    • Shrinkage of left lateral wall tumor, only some scar left, complete response
    • One suspect lesion on bladder dome, s/p biopsy
    • Prostate enlarged with bilateral lobe and intravesical growth
• 2024-12-23 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Gastric carcinoma
    • Invasive urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of urinary bladder.
    • A nodule (6mm) in RML.
    • S/P gastric operation.
    • Small renal cysts.
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2024-12-16 ECG 24hr portable
  • Baseline was sinus rhythm
  • 1 episode of paroxysmal AFIB noted (04:00:31 ~ 04:00:51)
  • One isolated VPC
  • A few isolated APCs / APC couplets
  • 8 episodes of short-run AT, max 10 beats
  • No long pause
• 2024-12-15 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-11-23 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right atrial enlargement
• 2024-10-15 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Bil. EAC otomycosis
  • Smooth N-P with patent E-tube orifice
  • Lt. VF palsy, intermediate position
• 2024-09-27 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Right catheterization to SVC in position.
  • S/P NG tube indwelling.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
• 2024-09-26 KUB
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-09-26 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study, due to much blood clots
    • Oozing, between the small bowel loop and stomach, s/p submucosal epinephrine injection.
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • High dose PPI use
    • Prokinectic agent use
    • Repeat EGD was suggested, due to suboptimal study
    • Angiography with TAE would be taken into consideration, if still bleeding
• 2024-09-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Dilatation of esophagus. Distention of remnant stomach.
    • Hypodense nodules (up to 8.5mm) in kidneys.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Enlargement of prostate. Wall thickening of urinary bladder.
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals.
    • Distention of gallbladder.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Tiny nodules at bilateral basal lungs.
• 2024-09-24 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST elevation, consider early repolarization, pericarditis, or injury
• 2024-09-20 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 140 mL
• 2024-09-10 Pathology - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, antrum, laparoscope radical subtotal gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma
    • Margin, bilateral cutting ends, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, LN 1, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/1)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 3, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (4/8) with extracapsular extension (2/4)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 4, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/6)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 5, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (2/5) with extracapsular extension (1/2)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 6, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/5) with extracapsular extension (1/1)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 7,8,9,11p, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/18)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 12A, ditto — Fat only
      
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT4aN3a, if cM0, stage IIIB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: stomach and regional lymph nodes
    • Specimen size: stomach: GC: 15 cm and LC: 7 cm
    • Number of lesions: single
    • Tumor site: antrum, 3.3 and 3.3 cm away from bilateral resection margins
    • Tumor size: 3 x 2.3 cm
    • Tumor configuration: ulcerative mass
    • Lymph nodes: LN1, LN 3, LN 4, LN 5, LN 6, LN 7,8,9,11p, and LN 12A
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: proximal gastric margin, A2: distal margin, A2-A7: tumor + serosa, A8: non-tumor stomach, B: LN1, C1-C2: LN 3, D: LN 4, E: LN 5, F: LN 6, G1-G2: LN 7,8,9,11p and H: LN12A.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic grade: Grade 3, poorly differentiated
    • Depth of tumor invasion: visceral peritoneum
    • Lymph node: metastatic carcinoma (7/43) with extracapsular extension (4/7) in total number
    • AJCC Pathologic Staging: pT4aN3a
    • Margins: Free of tumor invasion
    • Additional pathologic findings: intestinal metaplasia,
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: identified
    • Perineural invasion: identified
      
    • Immunohistochemistry: CK (+) for serosal involvement and Her2/neu (-, Dako score 0)
• 2024-09-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Increased R/S ratio in V1, consider early transition or posterior infarct
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-08-30 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
  • without significant response to bronchodilator
• 2024-08-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 25) / 68 = 63.24%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AR, MR, TR
• 2024-08-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: A case of Invasive urothelial carcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Focal wall thickening with an ulcer at gastric antrum. Some LNs at upper abdomen.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 9mm).
    • Enlargement of prostate. Wall thickening of urinary bladder.
    • Mild small bowel ileus.
    • Tiny stones in CBD.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Some small nodules at bilateral basal lungs.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2024-08-09 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Tubular adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of tubular adenocarcinoma, composed of gastric mucosal tissue with columnar to cuboidal neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and solid patterns with stromal invasion.
• 2024-08-08 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric ulcerative lesion, antrum, LC, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-07-10 Cystoscopy - urology
  • Comment / Suggestion
    • Post RT mucosal change at multiple sites
    • Shrinkage of left lateral wall tumor, only some scar left –> complete response
• 2024-05-15 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 59.3 mL
• 2024-05-10 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 118 mL
• 2024-04-01 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in small nodular lesions in the right upper lung, the nature is to be determined (inflammation/infection process or other nature ?), suggesting chest CT for follow-up in 3-6 months.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes, inflammation/infection process, or other nature, suggesting follow-up with chest CT for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral inguinal lymph nodes, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys, bilateral ureters, and urinary bladder, physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake is noted elsewhere.
• 2024-03-08 Pathology - urinary bladder TUR
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Urinary bladder, tumor, TURBT — invasive urothelial carcinoma, high grade — Mucularis propria involved by tumor
    • B: Urinary bladder, tumor base, TURBT — invasive urothelial carcinoma, high grade — Mucularis propria NOT involved by tumor
    • C: Urinary bladder, bladder necktumor, TURBT — invasive urothelial carcinoma, high grade — Mucularis propria NOT involved by tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Section shows bladder tissue with high grade invasive urothelial carcinoma. Muscular layer is involved by invasive carcinoma.
      
    • B: Section shows bladder tissue with high grade invasive urothelial carcinoma. Muscular layer is not involved by invasive carcinoma. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and GATA3(+).
    • C: Section shows bladder tissue with papillary and high grade invasive urothelial carcinoma. Muscular layer is not involved by invasive carcinoma. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and GATA3(+).
• 2024-03-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Increased R/S ratio in V1, consider early transition or posterior infarct
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-02-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the L5 spine and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Mildly increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines, compatible with degenerative change.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-02-23 Pathology - urinary bladder biopsy
  • Urinary baldder, cystoscopy biopsy — Papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential
  • Microscopic, the urinary bladder shows noninvasive papillary urothelial neoplasm with exophytic configuration. Epithelial lining of fibrovascular cores is thicker than normal urothelium. The urothelial cells show monotonous appearance and slight cytoplasmic and nuclear enlargement. No variation in nuclear size, shape or chromatin pattern is identified. Mitoses are rare.
• 2024-02-23 Cystoscopy
  • Comment / Suggestion
    • R/O Bladder tumor
    • Main tumor at left lateral wall with multiple papillary tumors at posterior wall, bladder neck and involvement of prostate.
• 2024-02-02 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 37 mL
• 2023-11-17 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, descending colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy and biopsy removal — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Section shows fragment(s) of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative tubular mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic, elongated nuclei with low grade dysplasia.
• 2023-11-17 Colonoscopy
  • Colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Is, descending colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy.
  • Mixed hemorrhoid
• 2023-04-24 Pathology - prostate needle biopsy
  • Prostate, right lobe, biopsy — Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm (PIN), low-grade
  • Prostate, target 1, biopsy — Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm (PIN), low-grade
  • Prostate, target 2, biopsy — Benign
  • Prostate, left lobe, biopsy — Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm (PIN), low-grade
• 2023-04-22 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 142 mL
• 2023-04-22 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2023-04-21 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Increased R/S ratio in V1, consider early transition or posterior infarct
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-03-30 MRI - prostate
  • Irregular T2 hypointensities in left prostate gland, midbody, (anterior and middle), may consider biopsy. PIRADS 4.
  • Focal oval shaed lesion in right prostate gland, posterior apex region, with capsule, suggest follow up. PIRADS3.
  • Enlarged prostate gland with hyperplasia.
  • Enlarged lymph node, 1cm in right obturator region, nature?
• 2022-08-16 L-spine AP + Lat (including sacrum)
  • loss of the natural curvature of the spine
  • mild spondylolisthesis at L4-5
  • moderate decreased disc space in the L5/S1 disc
  • unremarkable change in the paravertebral region
  • moderate anterior spur formation t the L-spine
• 2022-05-05 Pathology - intradermal nerve
  • Skin, back, total excision — Epidermal cyst, ruptured
  • The sections show a picture of epidermal cyst, ruptured. The cystic wall is lined by keratinizing squamous epithelium and the cystic cavity is filled with keratin material. The adjacent stroma shows marked inflammatory cells infiltration, granulation tissue, and foreign body reaction.
• 2022-03-18 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • still left vocal palsy, after well discussion, I suggest regular 6 months follow up
• 2022-03-11 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Finding
    • lump in throat for few days, and dysphagia + dysphonia for long time
    • patient has strong gap reflex, hard to assess NP and larynx by mirror
  • Conclusion
    • left vocal palsy(+) with mild left PSF salivary pooling
    • Smooth NP, Laryngx: mild edematous change of laryngeal mucosa
• 2021-07-30 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colon, A-colon s/p biopsy removal (A) — Hyperplastic polyp
  • Colon, T-colon s/p biopsy removal (B)— Hyperplastic polyps
• 2021-07-30 Colonoscopy
  • Colonic polyp, IIa, 3 mm, A-colon s/p biopsy removal (A)
  • Colonic polyps, IIa, 3-4 mm, three, T-colon s/p biopsy removal (B)
  • Internal hemorrhoid

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-11 SOAP Urology Zhao ZiChen
  • Prescription x3
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Avodart (dutasteride 0.5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-19 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • Prescription x3
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • colchicine 0.5mg 1# PRNQD 14D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQD 14D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-09-19
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • left chest port-A implantation via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7.2fr kabi set
    • fixed at 19cm
• 2024-09-09
  • Surgery
    • laparoscope radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection
  • Finding
    • 3 x 2.3 cm ulcerative mass at antrum lesser curvature
    • T3N2M0
    • LN enlarge at station 3 and 4
• 2024-03-08
  • Surgery
    • TURBT        
  • Finding
    • A large broad base tumor with hypervascularity was noted in left lateral superior wall of bladder, with intact mucosa.
    • Papillary tumor was noticed at bladder neck(direction of 10-2 o’clock)
    • High bladder neck
    • Risk evaluation:
      • Tumor size: <=3cm (), >3cm(V)
      • Multifocality: Multifocal(V), solitary()
      • Recurrence within 1 year: Yes(), No(V)
• 2023-05-24
  • Surgery
    • bilateral TEP        
  • Finding
    • OP Finding:
      • Main defect:
        • Bil, previous meshes were noted
        • type: recurrent; M
        • Size: II
      • Trocar number: 3
      • TEP approach
      • Mesh type: Light weight
      • Mesh size: Left 1315 cm; Right 1315 cm
      • Mesh fixation: tack
      • Intra-operative complication:
      • Peritoneal tear: repair
• 2023-04-21
  • Surgery
    • MRI fusion transperineal prostate biopsy        
  • Finding
    • The internal echogenicity of prostate was heterogeneous
    • DRE
      • ( ) T1 No palpable tumor
      • 22. T2 Tumor is palpable and confined within prostate
      • ( ) T2a Tumor involves one-half of one side or less
      • ( ) T2b Tumor involves more than one-half of one side but not both sides
      • ( ) T2c Tumor involves both sides
      • ( ) T3 Extraprostatic tumor that is no fixed or does not invade adjacent structures
      • ( ) T4 Tumor is fixed or invades adjacent structures.    
• 2022-05-05
  • Surgery
    • total excision
  • Finding
    • skin tumor

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-05-06 ~ 2024-06-27 - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic including bladder and prostate, and 6480cGy/36 fractions of the bladder tumor bed area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 116mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3840mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-17 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 116mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3850mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-28 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 118mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-11 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 118mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 118mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3880mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3795mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3795mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 114mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 113mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 535mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3747mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-19 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 90min + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-12 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 90min + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-05 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 90min + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 90min + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-22 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 90min + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-08 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 90min + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-20

This is an 80-year-old male with a history of stage IIIB gastric adenocarcinoma (pT4aN3a cM0) status post laparoscopic radical subtotal gastrectomy (2024-09-09) and concurrent high-grade invasive urothelial carcinoma (cT4aN0M0) of the bladder, previously treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy. He is currently undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with FOLFOX (20% dose reduction due to age), and just started C5D1 (2025-05-19 to 2025-05-21). Recent labs indicate stable renal function (Cr 1.26 mg/dL, eGFR 58.38 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-05-19), persistent normocytic anemia (HGB 10.8 g/dL), resolved thrombocytopenia, and normal liver enzymes. Tumor markers CEA and CA-199 remain within moderate range. His current ECOG PS is 1, with no reported GI complaints or systemic symptoms. He remains hemodynamically stable. Comorbidities including chronic HBV (anti-HBc+) and hyperuricemia/gout are under treatment.

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Problem 1. Gastric Adenocarcinoma pT4aN3a cM0, stage IIIB

• Objective
  • Subtotal gastrectomy performed on 2024-09-09; pathology: poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma, 7/43 LNs positive, extracapsular extension (Pathology 2024-09-10).
  • FOLFOX chemotherapy ongoing: C1D1 on 2024-11-15 to C5D1 on 2025-05-19 (20% dose reduction due to age).
  • Tumor markers: CEA 5.820 → 5.130 → 5.190 ng/mL (2025-04-11 to 2025-05-16); CA-199 19.330 → 27.900 U/mL in same interval.
  • Abdomen CT (2025-03-28): No evidence of recurrence; s/p subtotal gastrectomy; no bladder wall thickening.
  • No current GI symptoms: no pain, no vomiting, normal bowel sounds (Progress note 2025-05-20).
• Assessment
  • The patient remains clinically and radiographically stable during adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • CEA slightly increased but within moderate range; trend does not strongly suggest progression.
  • CA-199 showing a modest rise; still requires surveillance but not diagnostic for recurrence in isolation.
  • Treatment with modified FOLFOX appears effective and tolerated, supported by ECOG PS 1 and stable hematologic/liver/renal function.
• Recommendation
  • Continue scheduled FOLFOX per protocol (next likely C5D15 around 2025-06-02).
  • Repeat tumor markers in 4 weeks and correlate with imaging.
  • Schedule abdominal CT in 1–2 months or earlier if symptoms or markers worsen.
  • Reinforce adherence to nutritional support and activity to maintain PS.

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Problem 2. Myelotoxicity and Normocytic Anemia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin remains at 10.5–11.2 g/dL from 2025-04-17 to 2025-05-19; MCV ~91–94 fL; RDW-CV ~14.8–15.5% (normocytic).
  • Platelet counts improved from 98 x10³/uL (2025-04-29) to 168 x10³/uL (2025-05-19).
  • WBC stable: 3.45–6.17 x10³/uL with mild neutrophil predominance (Neutrophil 63.3% on 2025-05-19).
  • No active bleeding or infection.
• Assessment
  • Normocytic anemia likely from chronic disease, prior gastrectomy (possible iron/B12 deficiency), and chemotherapy effect.
  • Platelet count recovery suggests bone marrow function preserved despite repeated chemotherapy cycles.
  • Overall blood profile consistent with mild, stable, chemotherapy-related myelosuppression.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC weekly during chemotherapy.
  • Consider checking iron panel, B12, folate if anemia worsens or HGB drops <10 g/dL.
  • No need for dose modification at current state.
  • Continue nutritional support and hydration.

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Problem 3. Renal Function and Chemotherapy Safety

• Objective
  • Serum creatinine ranged 1.26–1.48 mg/dL, with most recent 1.26 mg/dL (2025-05-19); eGFR stable at ~56–58 mL/min/1.73m².
  • BUN 22–31 mg/dL (2025-04-17 to 2025-05-19); no oliguria or electrolyte derangements.
  • NS 500mL IV QD ongoing for hydration (MedRec 2025-05-19 to 2025-05-22).
  • Uric acid: 5.6–6.8 mg/dL, under control with Euricon (benzbromarone) (MedRec 2025-04-11).
  • On Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV reactivation prophylaxis.
• Assessment
  • Renal function remains stable with eGFR ~55–58 despite repeated chemotherapy.
  • Hydration with IV saline likely contributing to renal preservation.
  • Uric acid levels and electrolyte balance are satisfactory.
  • Tenofovir alafenamide may contribute to renal load but appears well tolerated.
• Recommendation
  • Continue NS hydration during chemotherapy administration.
  • Maintain current dose reduction of FOLFOX (20% off) in light of age and renal function.
  • Monitor Cr/eGFR, K+, Ca2+, and uric acid prior to each chemo cycle.
  • Continue Vemlidy to prevent HBV flare.

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Problem 4. Cardiovascular and Perfusion Risk (not posted)

• Objective
  • BP 116/55 to 147/76 mmHg; HR 86 bpm (2025-05-20).
  • Echo (2024-08-30): EF 63%, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction.
  • Myocardial perfusion SPECT (2025-04-23): mild ischemia at basal septal/inferior/apex (RCA territory).
  • ECG (2025-04-18): sinus rhythm with PACs and marked sinus arrhythmia.
  • Complained of chest tightness in 2025-04; placed on Concor (bisoprolol) 1.25 mg QD.
• Assessment
  • Known mild ischemic burden with preserved EF, no anginal symptoms at present.
  • No arrhythmia observed recently despite past paroxysmal AF.
  • Low-dose beta-blocker appropriate and tolerated; no bradycardia or hypotension.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Concor (bisoprolol) 1.25 mg PO QD.
  • Monitor for symptoms of angina, orthostatic hypotension.
  • Repeat ECG or stress testing if symptoms recur.
  • Coordinate cardiology follow-up (e.g., 2025-06-11 as scheduled).

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Problem 5. Bladder Cancer Surveillance Post-CCRT

• Objective
  • High-grade invasive urothelial carcinoma, cT4aN0M0, treated with chemoradiotherapy (completed 2024-06-27).
  • Cystoscopy (2025-03-19): post-RT changes, suspect lesion at dome, biopsy revealed urothelial dysplasia (2025-03-20).
  • Abdomen CT (2025-03-28): no bladder wall thickening.
  • Current urination stable with bladder agents: Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin), Avodart (dutasteride), Betmiga (mirabegron).
• Assessment
  • Urothelial dysplasia remains a precursor lesion with malignant potential.
  • Clinical response to CCRT favorable, but risk of recurrence or progression to carcinoma in situ persists.
  • Lower urinary tract symptoms controlled; no hematuria, no fever.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat cystoscopy with biopsy every 3–6 months.
  • Consider urinary cytology or FISH test if available.
  • Maintain active bladder medication regimen.
  • Schedule urology follow-up (e.g., 2025-07-04).

2025-03-28

This is a complex, elderly male patient with a history of advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (pT4aN3aM0, stage IIIB) status post subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection (2024-09-09) and concurrent invasive high-grade urothelial carcinoma (cT4aN0M0, stage IIIA) managed with pelvic RT + platinum-based chemotherapy. Currently, the patient is undergoing FOLFOX chemotherapy with a 20% dose reduction due to age. On 2025-03-28, he is clinically stable (ECOG PS 1) with no abdominal pain, tolerating intake, and passing diarrhea the day before. His recent labs show stable renal and liver function, normonatremia, hypocalcemia (2.12 mmol/L on 2025-03-27), and mild normocytic anemia (HGB 10.6 g/dL) with thrombocytopenia (PLT 101 x10³/uL). Surveillance tumor markers (CEA, CA-199) have shown slight fluctuation but remain within a moderate range. Recent imaging revealed stool impaction (KUB 2025-03-27) and increased lower lung markings (CXR 2025-03-27), which requires clinical correlation. The patient has a complex oncologic and cardiovascular background, including atherosclerosis, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, left vocal cord palsy, and prostate hyperplasia.

Problem 1. Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma (pT4aN3aM0, stage IIIB)

• Objective
  • Subtotal gastrectomy with D2 dissection was performed on 2024-09-09; pathology confirmed poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with serosal invasion, LN metastases (7/43), lymphovascular/perineural invasion, HER2(-) (Pathology 2024-09-10).
  • Received ongoing FOLFOX chemotherapy (sixth cycle planned 2025-03-28), with prior cycles on 2024-11-15 through 2025-03-11, all with 20% dose reduction due to old age.
  • CEA fluctuated mildly (4.31 ng/mL on 2025-03-07 → 6.96 ng/mL on 2025-03-26), CA-199 stable (20.64 to 22.07 U/mL).
  • Abdomen soft, no tenderness (Exam 2025-03-28); stool impaction noted on KUB (2025-03-27).
  • ECOG PS 1.
• Assessment
  • Postoperative status with high-risk pathological features (N3a, LVI, PNI) and poor histologic grade requires adjuvant systemic therapy; ongoing FOLFOX is aligned with standard practice.
  • Mild rise in CEA may reflect tumor activity or nonspecific variation; no definitive progression yet.
  • Clinical stability (ECOG PS 1, no GI bleeding, no current pain) and preserved oral intake suggest acceptable chemotherapy tolerance.
• Recommendation
  • Continue with planned FOLFOX chemotherapy on 2025-03-28.
  • Reassess disease burden with follow-up abdominal CT (as planned 2025-03-28) for better correlation with CEA trend.
  • Monitor CEA and CA-199 monthly; if further elevation occurs or symptoms develop, consider PET/CT.
  • Continue nutritional support, manage constipation, encourage ambulation.

Problem 2. Invasive High-Grade Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder (cT4aN0M0, stage IIIA)

• Objective
  • Diagnosed via TURBT (2024-03-08) and pathology showed muscle-invasive high-grade urothelial carcinoma.
  • Received definitive CCRT with cisplatin-based chemo and RT (2024-05-08 to 2024-06-27).
  • Post-RT cystoscopy (2024-07-10 and 2025-03-19) showed complete response at the left lateral wall and one suspect lesion at the dome (biopsied).
  • Recent pathology (2025-03-20) showed urothelial dysplasia, p53(+), CK20 limited to umbrella cells, CIS cannot be ruled out.
  • Past cystoscopies and bladder imaging showed chronic changes, prostate enlargement, and trabeculation.
• Assessment
  • Patient achieved good response to CCRT but remains at high risk for recurrence (dysplasia, CIS suspicion, p53+ staining).
  • Prostate enlargement and trabeculated bladder may cause obstructive symptoms and incomplete emptying.
  • Regular cystoscopic surveillance is crucial; urothelial carcinoma in situ can be missed on imaging alone.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat cystoscopic evaluation with biopsy every 3 months due to risk of progression from dysplasia to CIS.
  • Consider urinary cytology or FISH if available.
  • Continue conservative management as patient prefers bladder preservation.
  • Manage lower urinary tract symptoms with Vesicare FC (solifenacin) or Betmiga (miragegron) if symptoms persist.

Problem 3. Renal Function and Chemotherapy Safety

• Objective
  • Creatinine fluctuated between 1.17–1.45 mg/dL; latest 1.17 mg/dL (2025-03-28).
  • eGFR improved from 49.64 (2025-02-27) → 63.59 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-28).
  • BUN remained mildly elevated (24–36 mg/dL).
  • No active nephrotoxic medication use except chemotherapy; received NS hydration.
  • Uric acid 6.0 mg/dL (2025-03-27).
• Assessment
  • Mild-to-moderate CKD (likely age and comorbidity-related).
  • Currently tolerating chemotherapy with renal support (prehydration, dose-reduced FOLFOX).
  • No electrolyte disturbance (Na/K/Ca/Mg all within acceptable range).
• Recommendation
  • Continue standard hydration protocols before/after chemo.
  • Maintain 20% dose-reduction of FOLFOX.
  • Monitor creatinine and eGFR before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Avoid NSAIDs and nephrotoxic antibiotics.

Problem 4. Hematologic Status

• Objective
  • Chronic mild normocytic anemia: HGB 10.2–10.9 g/dL, RBC 3.33–3.55 x10⁶/uL (2025-02-03 to 2025-03-27).
  • Platelet count decreased from 177 (2025-02-03) → 101 x10³/uL (2025-03-27).
  • WBC normal at 5.42 x10³/uL, differential shows neutrophil predominance (70.6%) and low lymphocytes (16.1%).
  • RDW-CV 14.4%, MCV 90.9 fL → normocytic anemia.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: chronic disease, chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, and nutritional factors (e.g., post-gastrectomy).
  • Progressive thrombocytopenia suggests bone marrow suppression; trend should be closely monitored.
  • No evidence of infection or bleeding at present.
• Recommendation
  • Continue CBC monitoring weekly during chemotherapy.
  • Consider iron studies, folate, B12 if anemia worsens.
  • If PLT <75 x10³/uL or HGB <9 g/dL, consider dose delay or reduction.
  • Encourage nutrition, consider hematinic supplementation if deficiencies identified.

Problem 5. Cardiovascular Comorbidity

• Objective
  • Known paroxysmal AFib (Holter 2024-12-16), no recurrence documented.
  • Multiple ECGs showed abnormal findings (RAE, increased R/S in V1).
  • Echocardiogram (2024-08-30) with preserved EF (~63%), mild valvular disease, grade 1 diastolic dysfunction.
  • BP ranges from 113/56 to 157/71 mmHg in recent vitals (2025-03-28).
• Assessment
  • Overall stable cardiac function.
  • Low thromboembolic risk if CHA2DS2-VASc <2; unclear from available data if anticoagulation is indicated.
  • Needs periodic rhythm surveillance due to past AFib.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat ECG or Holter monitoring if palpitations/symptoms recur.
  • Monitor electrolytes and volume status to avoid AFib triggers.
  • Evaluate need for anticoagulation (CHA2DS2-VASc) in outpatient setting.

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[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2025-04-15 Pathology - small intestine resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Proximal jejunum, cytoreductive surgery — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Greater omentum, cytoreductive surgery — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Soft tissue, pelvic wall *1, right, cytoreductive surgery — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
    • Soft tissue, pelvic wall *1, left, cytoreductive surgery — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedures: Cytoreductive surgery
    • Specimen Size: 16.5 cm in length (proximal jejunum), 31.5 x 14.8 x 2.7 cm (greater omentum), 6.2 x 2.8 x 0.5 cm (pelvic wall 1, right), and 6.4 x 3.8 x 2.0 cm (pelvic wall 3, left)
      
    • Tumor Focality: Multiple
      • Proximal jejunum: Tumor number= 3, the greatest one measuring 1.5 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
      • Greater omentum: Tumoir number= numerous, the greatest one measuring 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
      • Pelvic wall, *1, right: Tumor number= 4, the greatest one measuring 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm
      • Pelvic wall, *3, left: Tumor number= 3, the greatest one measuring 2.0 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-A2= proximal jejunum, B1-B4= greater omentum, C= pelvic wall 1, D1-D2= pelvic wall 3.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections of proximal jejunum show a picture of metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma. Tumor involving subserosa and mesocolic soft tissue. Vascular invasion is present.
    • The sections of greater omentum show a picture of metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma.
    • The sections pelvic wall *1 show a picture of metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma.
    • The sections llvic wall *3 show a picture of metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma.
• 2025-04-15 Pathology - appendix (non-incidental)
  • Appendix, appendectomy — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma and periappendicitis
    
  • The sections of appendix show a picture of metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma. Tumor involving subserosa and mesoappendiceal adipose tissue. The sections also show periappendicitis, composed of congestion and moderate neutrophils infiltrate in serosa.
• 2025-04-15 Pathology - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, segment 5, segmentectomy — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4/5 (cancer cells > fibrosis)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedures: Segmentectomy of segment 5
      
    • Specimen Size: 6.2 x 5.5 x 4.2 cm and 87.8 gm
      
    • Tumor Focality: Unifocal
      
    • Tumor Site: Segment 5
      
    • Tumor Size: 2.9 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
      
    • Large vessel involvement: Not identified
      
    • Non-tumorous part: Not cirrhotic
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1= tumor+ closest margin, A2-A3= tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Tumor growth pattern: Infiltrating
      
    • Tumor pseudocapsule: Absent
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Absent
      
    • Parenchymal margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margins: 0.7 cm
        
    • Vascular invasion: Present
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4 (residual cancer cells predominate over fibrosis)
    • Non-neoplastic liver parenchyma: Perivenular congestion, regeneration of hepatocytes, and mild lymphocytic portal inflammation
    • Fatty Change: Present (20%)
• 2025-04-14 Sonography - chest
  • Finding
    • Right-side of thorax: Massive hypoechoic fluid above diaphragm with collapsed lung
  • Echo diagnosis
    • With the aid of echogram, one 14-French pigtail catheter was inserted over right 4th intercostal space. Serosanguineous fluid about 1000ml was drained immediately.
• 2025-03-13 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • D-colon cancer with liver mets s/p C/T
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity.
    • Stable of liver lesions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Patchy densities at RLL.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity r/o tumor seeding.
    • Stable of liver lesions.
• 2024-12-25 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a nodular lesion in the right lobe of the liver, liver mets may be considered, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the right lower lung, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • D-colon cancer s/p treatment, probably liver metastasis, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-12-07 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Stable of liver lesions.
    • Some soft tissues in mesentery.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • A patchy density at RLL.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation.
    • Stable of liver metastases and peritoneal seeding.
• 2024-09-05 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Progression of liver lesions.
    • Some soft tissues in mesentery.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • A patchy density at RLL.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation.
    • Progression of liver metastases and peritoneal seeding.
• 2024-07-26 Sonography - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Liver:
      • moderate increased brightness.
      • one 2.3cm isoechoic lesion with hypoechoic rim at S8.
      • One 1.3cm homogeneous hyperechoic lesion at S8.
      • Focal geographically hypoechoic area at right lobe.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, moderate
    • Liver tumor, S8, r/o liver metastasis or post-OP biloma.
    • Focal fat free area, right lobe.
    • post cholecystectomy
    • most pancreas masked by gas.
• 2024-06-06 CT - abdomen
  • S/P operation.
  • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Linar density at RLL.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-03-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings - Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/12/05.
    • Prior CT identified two fatty masses with sclerotic rim and fatty stranding in the mesentery and omentum at LMQ abdomen, 2.7 cm and 1.4 cm in size, are noted again, stationary.
      • Post-operative change is highly suspected.
    • S/P partial resection of S2/3 of the liver.
    • There is a cystic lesion 3.4 x 2.1 cm in S8 of the liver that is c/w biloma S/P partial resection.
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 1.5 cm in S5 of the liver sub-capsule area. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Prior CT identified one hemangioma 1.4 cm in S7 of the liver is noted again, stationary.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • S/P VATS with autosuture projecting at RLL of the lung. please correlate with clinical history.
• 2023-12-05 CT - abdomen
  • S/P left hemicolectomy. S/P resection of liver.
  • Post-op at right lower lung.
• 2023-08-25 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip directed superiorly, projecting over 4th rib
  • s/p RLL wedge resection with an ill-defined mass opacity over central of Rt lower lung zone
  • Rt subpulmonary effusion?
• 2023-08-23 Pathology - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, right, lower lobe, wedge resection —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, consistent with metastatic colorectal tumor
    • Lymph node, right, group No.2+4, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/24)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.7, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/6)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.9, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.10, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Specimen:
      • F2023-00376: Lung, size: 8.0 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm, 19 g
      • S2023-16856: Lymph nodes, 4 bottles, group 2+4, 7, 9, 10; maximal size: 2.8 x 1.7 cm
    • Tumor Site: F2023-00376: Periphery
    • Tumor Size: F2023-00376: Solitary: 1.2 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm
    • Gross tumor patterns: poorly defined
      • F2023-00376: Representative section is taken and labeled as: Fs, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: resection margin; X2: lung, non-tumor; X3-4: tumor.
      • S2023-16856: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-2: lymph node, group 2+4; B: lymph node, group 7; C: lymph node, group 9; D: lymph node, group 10.
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Focality: Single tumor
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply): consistent with metastastic adenocarcinoma from colorectal origin; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(-), CK20(+), CDX2(+), TTF-1(-), and Napsin A(-).
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Present
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply): Not identified
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures (select all that apply): No adjacent structures present
    • Margins (select all that apply): All margins are uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (centimeters): 1.0 cm
      • Specify closest margin: parenchymal resection margin
    • Treatment Effect: No known presurgical therapy
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: group 2+4: 0/24; group 7: 0/6; group 9: 0/1; group 10: 0/1
    • Extranodal Extension: Not identified
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
• 2023-08-23 Frozen Section
  • Preliminary diagnosis:
    • Lung, RLL, biopsy — in favor of metastatic colon adenocarcinoma
• 2023-08-08 CT - abdomen
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2022/09/08
    • Lungs:
      • interval increase in size of RLL solid nodule (from 1.2 cm to 1.45cm) compared with CT on 2022/09/08.
      • Linear band subsegmental atelectasis at RLL.
      • minimal fibrosis at LLL.
      • Rt moderate and LT minimal, bilateral pleural effusions.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • a hypodense hepatic mass (51mm longest axial dimension) in S8.
  • Impression:
    • RLL solid nodule 1.45cm, interval increase in size associated new moderate Rt pleural effusion compared with CT on 2022/09/08
• 2023-06-13 Pathology - ovary (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovary, right, bilateral oophorectomy — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
    • Ovary, left, bilateral oophorectomy — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
    • Fallopian tubes, bilateral, BSO — No remarkable change
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of bilateral ovares and fallopian tubes, measuring 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm (Rt ovary), 5.0 x 0.9 cm (Rt fallopian tube), and 4.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (Lt ovary), 5.0 x 1.0 cm (Lt fallopain tube). Grossly, both ovaries are enlaged with grayish white and firm areas. Both fallopai tubs are grossly unremarkable. Representastive parts are taken for section and labeled as: A1-A2= right ovary and tube, B1-B2= left ovary and tube.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections of bilateral ovaries show a picture of metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma, composed of nests of columnar neoplastic cells, arragned in glandular pattern with extracellular mucin secretion and stromal invasion. An para-tubal cyst is present in right adnexa. The sections of bilateral fallopian tubes show normal histological pattern without remarkable change.
• 2023-06-13 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor (Y10
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Descending colon, left hemicolectomy — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
      
    • Resection margins, left hemicolectomy — Free of carcinoma
      
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, left hemicolectomy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/27)
      
    • Pathology stage: ypT4aN1a(cM1b); Stage IVB
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: Left hemicolectomy
      
    • Specimen site: Left colon
      
    • Specimen size: 13.5 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: 3.5 x 2.5 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 7.5 cm away from the distal resection margin
    • Depth of invasion grossly: Pericolic soft tissue
    • Mucosa elsewhere: Unremarkable
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: A1= bilateral cut margins, A2-A5= regional LNs, A6= tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: Poorly differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: To serosa
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Tumor cell budding: Intermediate
      
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: Uninvolved
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/27) (No. Positive / No. Total)
      
    • Extranodal involvement: Not identified
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): ypT4a (Tumor invades the visceeral peritoneum)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): ypN1a (one regional lymph node is positive)
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): ypM1b (liver and bilateral ovaries metastasis, see S2023-11692 and 11695) and cM1b
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Not identified
    • Additional pathologic findings: Granulation tissue around the tumor
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: Partial response (score=2)
    • IHC (S2022-15114): EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+)
• 2023-06-13 Pathology - liver partial resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, S3 and S8, segmentectomy and partial hepatectomy — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4/5 (cancer cells > fibrosis)
    • Liver, S6, partial hepatectomy — Cavernous hamangioma
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedures: Segmentectomy of S3 and partial hepatectomy of S8 and S6
      
    • Specimen Size: 11 x 8.0 x 5.0 (S3), 7.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (S8), and 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (S6)
      
    • Tumor Focality: Multiple (number: 2)
    • Tumor Site: S3 and S8
      
    • Tumor Size: 3.0 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm (S3) and 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm (S8) respectively
      
    • Large vessel involvement: Not identified
      
    • An hemorrhagic and spongy tumor at S6, measuring 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm
    • Non-tumorous part: Not cirrhotic
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-A4= S3 tumor, B1-B3= S8 tumor, C1-C2= S6 tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Tumor growth pattern: Infiltrating
      
    • Tumor pseudocapsule: Absent
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Absent
      
    • Parenchymal margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margins: 0.4 cm (S3) and 1.2 cm (S8), respectively
        
    • Vascular invasion: Not identified
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4 (residual cancer cells predominate over fibrosis)
    • Non-neoplastic liver parenchyma: Perivenular congestion, regeneration of hepatocytes, and mild lymphocytic portal inflammation
    • Fatty Change: Present (60%)
    • The sections of S6 tumor show a picture of cavernous hemangioma, composed of proliferation of large thin-walled vessels lined by a single layer of endothelial cells.
• 2023-06-11 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Rightward axis
  • ST elevation, consider early repolarization, pericarditis, or injury
• 2023-05-23 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism around the stent in the descending colon. Residual malignancy may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2023-05-09 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Descending colon cancer s/p stenting with pericolonic invasion and regional lymph nodes.
    • Soft tissue tumor in left adnexa, 3.4cm.
    • Regression size of liver metastasis.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
  • Impression:
    • D colon cancer s/p stenting, with pericolonic invasion and regional lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Regression of liver metastasis.
    • Regression of prior seen cystic tumor in the pelvic cavity with residual left adnexal tumor? Suggest follow up.
• 2023-02-06 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 45 * 32 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 11 x 10 mm ,
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 3.1 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • Suspect pelvis mass: 70x41mm, RI: 0.43
    • Uterine myoma
• 2023-02-01 CT - abdomen
  • History:
    • 20220906 CT: Descend colon adenocarcinoma cancer with lymph nodes, liver and lung metastases, T4aN2bM1b, stage IVB
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at descending colon is noted again, mild decreasing in wall thickness.
      • S/P metalic stent implantation at the descending colon.
    • Prior CT identified regional metastatic nodes in the adjacent mesocolon are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified two metastases in S8 and S3 of the liver are noted again, stationary.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified two peripheral nodular enhancing mass 1.4 cm in S7 and 1 cm in S5 of the liver (Srs:303 Img:56.68) are noted again, stationary.
      • Hemangiomas are highly suspected.
    • Prior CT identified a lung metastasis 1 cm in RLL is noted again, stationary.
    • There is newly-developed lobulated cystic lesion in the pelvis with multi-septa and mural nodules, measuring 8.2 cm (the largest dimension). Please correlate with GYN. sonography and CA125.
    • Presence of gallstones (< 2 cm).
  • Impression:
    • Descending colon cancer with regional LNs, liver and lung metastases show stable disease.
      
    • A newly-developed cystic lesion in the pelvis, nature? Please correlate with GYN. sonography and CA125.
• 2022-10-03 All-RAS + BRAF gene mutation
  • Results
    • There was no variant detected in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene
  • Interpretation
    • The current study and treatment guidelines indicate that patients with RAS mutation may not benefit from the anti-EGFR antibody treatment. Patients with no RAS mutation are more likely to have disease control by using anti-EGFR antibody treatment
    • The current study and treatment guidelines indicate that patients with BRAF mutation may not benefit from the anti-EGFR antibody treatment. Patients with no BRAF mutation are more likely to have disease control by using anti-EGFR antibody treatment
• 2022-09-13 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shouders and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2022-09-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • one spiculated nodule at right lower lobe up to 1.2cm in largest dimension is found.
    • s/p stent placement at descending colon with wall thikening is found. Colon cancer is considered. Regional lymphadenopathy is found.
    • Low density lesion at both lobes of liver up to 5.8cm at S7/8 is found. Liver mets is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Spiculated nodule at right lower lobe up to 1.2cm, Metastasis is considered.
    • Descending colon cancer with liver mets.
• 2022-09-08 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, descending colon, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows 1 piece of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2022-09-06 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • Thickening wall at descending colon, could be due to D-colon malignancy, with dilatation of proximal colon.
    • Presence of pericolonic lymph nodes, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Liver tumors, up to 5cm in left lobe, r/o liver metastasis.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE: IVc__(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • D-colon malignancy with obstruction, lymph nodes and liver metastasis. cstage T4aN2bM1c.
    • GB stones.

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-08 SAOP Metabolism and Endocrinology Liao YuHuang
  • Prescription x2
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-20 SAOP Metabolism and Endocrinology Liao YuHuang
  • Prescription x3
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 28D

[surgical operation]

• 2025-04-14
  • Surgery
    • Adhesivelysis
    • open S5 segmentectomy
    • small bowel resection with anastomosis
    • appendectomy
    • total omentectomy
    • pelvix tumors excision
    • HIPEC with Oxalip 300mg/m2 for 30 mins and Mitomycin C 18mg/m2 for 60mins at 41.5’C
  • Finding
    • severe adhesion of intraabomen
    • intraperitoneal tumor seeding over greater omentum., proximal small bowel, blat flank peritoneal, mesoappendix and peivic floor
    • PCI: 12/39
    • liver tumor about 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.2cm at S5
• 2023-08-23
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS RLL wedge + LN dissection.
  • Finding
    • One nodular lesion was noted over RLL, size about 1.5cm in diameter.
    • Frozen section: adenocarcinoma. preferred metastasis.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.
• 2023-06-12 15:45
  • Surgery
    • Left hemicolectomy + Bilateral oophrectomy    
  • Finding
    • D-colon cancer obstruction s/p SEMS with liver metastasis , lung metastasis s/p chemotherapy    
    • R/O Ovarian metastasis   
• 2023-06-12 13:24
  • Surgery
    • S3 sementectomy
    • S8 and S6 partial hepatectomy
    • cholecystectomy
  • Finding
    • S3: 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm mets tumor
    • S8: 3 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm mets tumor
    • S6: 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm R/O hemangioma
    • GB stones multiple pigment

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-19 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 12hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 1hr IP (left in the abdomen for 24 hours, then drained using a vacuum bottle) + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (cetuximab + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg Q12H D1-4 + diphenhydramine 30mg Q12H D1-4 + famotidine 20mg Q12H D1-4 + granisetron 2mg D1 + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg + palonosetron 0.5mg) PO D1 + NS 250mL Q12H D1-4

• 2025-04-14 - [oxaliplatin 300mg/m2 408mg + mitomycin-C 18mg/m2 25mg] IP 90min

• 2025-02-19 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 12hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (cetuximab + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg Q12H + diphenhydramine 30mg Q12H + famotidine 20mg Q12H + granisetron 2mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg + palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL Q12H

• 2025-01-07 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 12hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (cetuximab + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg Q12H + diphenhydramine 30mg Q12H + famotidine 20mg Q12H + granisetron 2mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg + palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL Q12H

• 2024-12-04 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2024-11-15 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2024-10-24 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2024-10-01 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2024-09-12 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-11-23 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-11-01 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-10-05 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-09-21 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-05-08 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-04-18 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-03-31 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-03-17 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-03-03 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-02-17 - cetuximab + FOLFOX

• 2023-01-30 - cetuximab + FOLFIRI

• 2022-12-29 - cetuximab + FOLFIRI

• 2022-12-14 - cetuximab + FOLFIRI

• 2022-11-29 - cetuximab + FOLFIRI

• 2022-11-10 - FOLFIRI

• 2022-10-24 - FOLFIRI

• 2022-10-06 - FOLFIRI

• 2022-09-21 - FOLFIRI

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2025-05-20

This 61-year-old woman with stage IVB descending colon adenocarcinoma (ypT4aN1aM1b), post extensive cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC on 2025-04-14), is currently receiving systemic FOLFOX plus Cetuximab therapy combined with 5-FU intraperitoneal infusion. Despite history of severe oxaliplatin hypersensitivity, infusion was resumed using prolonged administration and premedication without immediate allergic reaction. She presents with stable vital signs, tolerable clinical status (ECOG 1), borderline anemia, improving thrombocytopenia, and mild hyponatremia. The glucose profile shows mild fasting hyperglycemia likely related to steroid use. LFTs, renal function, and inflammatory markers have normalized post-op (compared to 2025-04-14 to 2025-04-17 hepatitis pattern and elevated CRP).

Problem 1. Metastatic descending colon adenocarcinoma, ypT4aN1aM1b, status post CRS + HIPEC

• Objective
  • Pathology on 2025-04-15 confirmed metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma in jejunum, omentum, pelvic wall bilaterally, appendix, and liver segment 5, with TRG 4/5 (cancer cells > fibrosis) (Pathology 2025-04-15).
  • CRS + HIPEC with oxaliplatin 300 mg/m² + mitomycin C 18 mg/m² performed on 2025-04-14 (OR record 2025-04-14).
  • Pre-op FDG PET (2024-12-25) showed hypermetabolic liver lesion and physiologic uptake in colon and ureters (PET 2024-12-25).
  • Latest CEA and CA19-9 within normal limits (CEA 2.16 ng/mL, CA199 13.1 U/mL on 2025-05-05).
  • Current chemotherapy: Cetuximab + FOLFOX + 5-FU intraperitoneal infusion on 2025-05-19.
  • No allergic reaction under 24-hour oxaliplatin infusion (IP saline + diphenhydramine + famotidine premedications from MAR 2025-05-20).
• Assessment
  • Patient has maintained stable disease since CRS/HIPEC (CT 2025-03-13 showed stable liver lesions and increased peritoneal soft tissue).
  • Postoperative pathology confirmed extensive peritoneal and hepatic metastatic burden, justifying intraperitoneal 5-FU delivery.
  • Anti-EGFR therapy justified by RAS/BRAF wild-type status (Gene 2022-10-03) and prior cetuximab efficacy.
  • Severe prior oxaliplatin allergy (2024-11-15) now mitigated by extended infusion and prophylaxis.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current regimen (Cetuximab + FOLFOX + IP 5-FU) with oxaliplatin infused over 24 hours and close monitoring.
  • Re-evaluate disease burden with CT and CEA/CA199 after 2 more cycles (approx. 6 weeks).
  • If progression, consider rechallenge with irinotecan-based doublet ± bevacizumab, or TAS-102 or regorafenib depending on performance status and tolerance.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-related hematologic suppression (anemia, thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • Hb trended down from 13.0 g/dL (2025-05-05) to 11.7 g/dL (2025-05-19); HCT 35.2%; PLT improved from 67 ×10³/uL (2025-04-17) to 219 ×10³/uL (2025-05-19).
  • WBC stable (10.20 ×10³/uL on 2025-05-19); differential shows neutrophilia (88.4%) and lymphopenia (6.4%) suggesting steroid effect.
  • RDW and MCV normal; no signs of hemolysis.
• Assessment
  • Normocytic anemia likely due to chronic disease (cachexia, tumor burden) and recent chemotherapy.
  • Thrombocytopenia has improved, suggesting recovery post-HIPEC and supportive care.
  • No evidence of active bleeding or marrow failure.
• Recommendation
  • Continue CBC monitoring every cycle.
  • Maintain nutrition; consider iron studies or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents only if symptomatic or trending down.
  • Transfusion not indicated unless Hb < 7–8 g/dL or symptomatic.

Problem 3. Chemotherapy-related liver enzyme fluctuation and hepatotoxicity surveillance

• Objective
  • AST/ALT spiked to AST 505 / ALT 354 U/L on 2025-04-15 post-HIPEC, with bilirubin 1.36 mg/dL. Gradual normalization:
    • AST 18 / ALT 15 U/L on 2025-05-19; TBIL 0.72 mg/dL; ALB 3.7 g/dL.
  • No signs of jaundice, INR normal (INR 0.96 on 2025-04-11).
• Assessment
  • Transient hepatocellular injury likely post-HIPEC and hepatic resection (segment 5).
  • No evidence of biliary obstruction, cholestasis, or ongoing hepatitis flare.
  • Albumin stable, no hepatic synthetic failure.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring LFTs each cycle.
  • Avoid hepatotoxic agents; continue antiviral (Baraclude 0.5mg PO QD).
  • Repeat abdominal imaging if jaundice or cholestasis re-emerges.

Problem 4. Type 2 diabetes mellitus - mild steroid-related hyperglycemia (not posted)

• Objective
  • Glucose: 84 mg/dL (2025-05-19 16:56) → 159 mg/dL (2025-05-20 05:24), temporally associated with dexamethasone use.
  • HbA1c 5.8% (2025-03-17); fasting BG 157 mg/dL.
  • On Januvia (sitagliptin) and Uformin (metformin) QD (MAR 2025-05-20).
• Assessment
  • Background glycemic control acceptable, with mild elevation under corticosteroids.
  • No ketosis or symptomatic hyperglycemia.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor BG BID during steroid-containing chemotherapy cycles.
  • Maintain current oral regimen; consider temporary short-acting insulin if fasting BG persistently > 180 mg/dL.
  • Reinforce dietary education and hydration.

Problem 5. Mild hyponatremia (not posted)

• Objective
  • Na dropped from 135 mmol/L (2025-05-05) to 134 mmol/L (2025-05-19).
  • No symptoms; BP stable (106/55–137/67 mmHg range on 2025-05-20); BUN/Cr ratio normal (11/0.60 = 18.3).
• Assessment
  • Likely mild dilutional hyponatremia related to chemotherapy fluid hydration or SIADH.
  • No CNS symptoms, no seizure or confusion.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring serum Na every 3–5 days during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Consider fluid restriction only if Na < 130 or symptoms arise.
  • Rule out adrenal insufficiency only if hyponatremia worsens or becomes symptomatic.

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[exam finding]

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-30 ~ 2025-05-01 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Lung cancer, RLL, adenocarcinoma, with bilateral mediastinal & Rt SCF LAPs, lung to lung metastasis over right lung, multiple brain metastasis with IICP, cT4N3M1c1 at least
    • Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
    • Neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue
    • Benign intracranial hypertension
    • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of multiple regions
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
  • CC
    • Bi-temporal twitching with progressive vertigo and dizziness for 5 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 44-year-old female patient with no underlying systemic diseases. She has no known allergies to drugs or food. The patient has been smoking 5–10 cigarettes per day for over 20 years.
    • Tracing back to her history, she has experienced general malaise since 2025/01. Then, she began experiencing bitemporal twitching, dizziness, cold sweats, mild chest tightness, and weakness in her right foot. Vomiting once and alternating blurred vision in both eyes aere also noted. As a result, she was brought to our ER on 2025/02/09.
    • At ER, chest X-ray showed patchy density in the right middle and lower lung zones. Chest CT revealed partial consolidation in the right lower lobe, some nodules (up to 1.0 cm) in the right lung, and some enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
    • Brain CT showed multiple brain tumors (up to 2.0 cm) with perifocal edema, without midline shift or intracranial hemorrhage.
    • A working diagnosis of lung cancer with brain metastasis was made.
    • The patient underwent chemotherapy with paclitaxel, cisplatin (CDDP), and bevacizumab (Avastin) on 2025-03-14 (C1) and again on 2025-04-07 (C2).
    • Under the impression of RLL lung adenocarcinoma, with bil. mediastinal & Rt. SCF LAPs, lung to lung metastasis over Rt. lung, multiple brain metastasis with IICP, cT4N3M1c1, stage IVB, she was admitted for C3 paclitaxel, cisplatin (CDDP), and bevacizumab (Avastin)
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, a pre-chemotherapy evaluation was conducted, including a CBC/DC, BCS, electrolytes, liver enzymes, renal function tests, and a chest X-ray.
    • Chemotherapy with C3 paclitaxel, cisplatin (CDDP), and bevacizumab (Avastin) was prescribed. The treatment course was uneventful, with no severe gastrointestinal discomfort. The patient did not experience fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or tarry stools during the hospitalization.
    • Under the stable condition, the patient discharged today and out patient department follow-up was arranged. An outpatient procedure for port-A re-insertion will also be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 8D if headache then 1# Q4H
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 8D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 8D
    • Kentamin (vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500mcg) 1# QD 8D
    • Keppra (levetiracetam 500mg) 1# BID 8D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD 8D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 8D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 8D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-30 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 75mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-07 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 75mg/m2 125mg NS 500mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-14 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 75mg/m2 125mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

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2025-05-19

[Concentrated IV Valproate for Fluid Restriction]

For patients requiring fluid restriction, the concentration of intravenous valproate sodium (Depakine) can be increased up to 8 mg/mL, provided that the infusion rate does not exceed 20 mg/min and the solution is diluted in at least 50 mL of a compatible diluent such as normal saline (NS) or 5% dextrose in water (D5W). (GlobalRPH)

Rationale:

1. Maximum Concentration:

• According to the manufacturer’s guidelines for Epilim IV (a formulation of sodium valproate), the recommended concentration for intravenous infusion is 4 mg/mL, with a maximum concentration of 8 mg/mL. (Medsafe)

2. Diluent Compatibility:

• Valproate sodium is compatible with normal saline (NS) and 5% dextrose in water (D5W). (GlobalRPH)

3. Infusion Rate:

• The infusion should be administered over 60 minutes, not exceeding a rate of 20 mg/min. (emed.ie)

Clinical Application:

• For a 400 mg dose of valproate sodium:
  • At a concentration of 8 mg/mL, the total volume required would be 50 mL.
  • This volume is within the acceptable range for patients with fluid restrictions.

Precautions:

• Monitor for signs of infusion-related adverse effects, especially at higher concentrations.
• Ensure the infusion is administered using a separate intravenous line to prevent incompatibility with other medications.
• Regularly check liver function tests and platelet counts, as valproate can cause hepatotoxicity and thrombocytopenia. (medicines.org.uk)

Conclusion:

In fluid-restricted patients, administering valproate sodium at a concentration of up to 8 mg/mL in a minimum of 50 mL of compatible diluent over 60 minutes is acceptable and aligns with current guidelines.(GlobalRPH)

The Depakine 400mg/vial package insert recommends dissolving in 500mL of solution (0.8mg/mL). However, due to fluid restriction concerns, it is conservatively recommended to dissolve in 100mL (4mg/mL) and administer over 120 minutes.

References:

701245792

250519

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-29 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — see description.
  • Specimen submitted in B5 fixative consists of 2 piece(s) of tan, rod shape bone marrow tissue measuring 2.1 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette after decalcification.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 40% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 2:1.
    • Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes.
    • Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains:
    • CD138: 15%;
    • Kappa and lambda light chains: slightly more lambda light chain, CD61: 5%;
    • CD71: 30% (of the nucleated cells), features suggestive of multiple myeloma.
    • Please correlate with clinical, image, and serology findings.
• 2024-09-21 Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type As.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 44 dB HL; LE 53 dB HL.
    • Bil mild to moderately severe SNHL.
• 2024-07-27 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:6.89cm uneven surface
      • L’t:7.95cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
  • Interpretation:
    • Bilateral small kidneys with chronic parenchymal changes.
• 2024-06-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-04-18 Wrist Lt
  • Left distal radius fracture
  • Acceptable alignment with more callus
  • Suspect scapholunate dissociation
• 2024-04-09 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
• 2024-04-09 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-03-06 Peropheral Vascular Test - AV fistula
  • Report:
    • Access type: AV graft
    • Site: left forearm
    • Clinical problem: S/P thrombectomy/PTA, duplex F/U
    • Age of vascular access: 6 months
    • Result:
      • S/P left forearm loop brachiobrachial AV graft (A-limb outer side, V-limb inner side), inflow brachial artery diameter 5.5 mm with VF 1614-1883 ml/min, inflow anastomotic diameter 4.4mm, patent graft, A-punsture site diameter 5.0 mm (depth 2.6 mm), V-puncture site diameter 5.0 mm (depth 2.7 mm) with PS 78 cm/min without pulsatility, graft-vein junctional diameter 4.2 mm, deep brachial vein diameter 6.5 mm, continuous flow pattern over draining axillo-central vein indicating no overt outflow obstruction
    • Recommendation
      • Functioning left forearm AV graft as dialysis access
      • Keep interval duplex F/U
    • Suggestion:
      • Clinical follow up
• 2024-02-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (47 - 9) / 47 = 80.85%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 81
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 1.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
    • No vegetation was noted by TTE.
• 2023-12-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (67 - 24) / 67 = 64.18%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2022-12-20 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — elevated plasma cells numbers.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 40% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 2:1.
    • Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes.
    • Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains:
    • MPO: 40-50%, CD138: 10 %; CD71: 25-30% (of the nucleated cells).
    • Kappa and lambda light chains stains show slightly more lambda light chains than kappa light chains.
    • Features suggestive of plasma cell myeloma.
    • Please correlate with clinical and laboratory findings.
• 2022-08-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (145 - 92.4) / 145 = 36.28%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 36.3
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 31.9-23.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with mild AR
    • Thickened MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH, borderline dilated LV
    • Poor LV systolic function, global hypokinesia
    • Mild PR, trivial TR, normal IVC size
• 2022-07-31 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P internal fixation of right clavicle.
• 2022-07-31 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • LVH with ST T changes
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-05-21 T-L spine AP + Lat.
  • Kyphoscoliosis of thoracolumbar spine.
  • L2 compression fracture.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon from T12 to L5.
• 2022-05-21 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:7.67cm uneven surface
      • L’t:9.64cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Sinus Not Dilated
  • Interpretation:
    • Right small kidney with bilateral chronic parenchymal changes.

[consultation]

• 2024-01-31 Nephrology
  • A
    • We will arrange H/D QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000U QW if Hb < 11.
    • Left AVG inifection was suspected, we will insert FVC as her dialysis access today.

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2025-05-19

This 65-year-old woman with multiple myeloma (IgA, stage III), end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis since 2023-01-12, and congestive heart failure (initial LVEF 22%, now normalized), is currently hospitalized for suspected myeloma relapse. Bone marrow biopsy on 2025-04-29 demonstrated histological features consistent with relapse, supported by rising lambda light chains and anemia. She also presents with an infected left AV graft, complicating vascular access for dialysis. Diabetes control remains suboptimal, with postprandial glucose excursions despite insulin use. Renal function is chronically impaired but stable. Cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic status are currently stable without evidence of fluid overload or respiratory compromise.

Problem 1. Multiple myeloma (IgA, relapsed)

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-04-29) showed 40% cellularity, CD138+ 15%, lambda-predominant light chains, CD71+ 30% of nucleated cells, consistent with relapsed myeloma.
  • Serum FKLC/FLLC ratio progressively declined from 0.75 (2024-11-29) to 0.35 (2025-05-16), with rising FLLC (394.55 mg/L) and stable FKLC (138.82 mg/L) (lab 2025-05-16).
  • IgA persistently elevated: 495 mg/dL (2025-02-15), 462 mg/dL (2025-04-29), 455 mg/dL (2025-05-10).
  • Hemoglobin dropped to 9.9 g/dL (2025-05-10), with concurrent worsening anemia and reticulocytosis.
  • Current regimen: oral Compesolon (prednisolone)- 5 mg QD and Endoxan (cyclophosphamide)- 50 mg QD.
  • ECOG PS: 1 (exam 2025-05-19), no fever or systemic B symptoms.
• Assessment
  • Laboratory and histological findings are consistent with biochemical and clinical relapse of IgA-type multiple myeloma.
  • Declining FK/FL ratio and progressive anemia suggest disease activity despite low-dose steroids and alkylating agent.
  • Current regimen may be insufficient for cytoreduction; patient previously deferred bortezomib due to transportation barriers.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess treatment strategy; consider reintroducing Velcade (bortezomib)-based therapy or alternative proteasome inhibitor.
  • Repeat serum free light chain every 1–2 weeks to track disease progression.
  • Bone survey (low-dose whole-body CT or PET-CT) to rule out osseous involvement.
  • Continue oral chemotherapy only as temporizing measure pending full hematology-oncology re-evaluation.

Problem 2. End-stage renal disease with left AV graft infection

• Objective
  • On hemodialysis since 2023-01-12; AVG in left forearm placed on 2023-07-06 (op record).
  • Local signs: redness, swelling, pus discharge (2025-05-18), fever absent, WBC 5.04 x10^3/uL (2025-05-10).
  • AV graft previously confirmed functional (vascular duplex 2024-03-06).
  • Current nephrology plan: HD QW135; AV graft under wound care.
• Assessment
  • Suspected localized AVG infection without systemic signs of bacteremia.
  • Likely pathogen: skin flora (e.g., MSSA), but no blood cultures noted.
  • Given immunosuppression and ESRD, high risk for infectious complications including bacteremia or endocarditis.
• Recommendation
  • Empirical antibiotics covering MSSA and MRSA (e.g., Vancomycin- pending culture).
  • Blood cultures and graft site swab urgently if not yet performed.
  • Consider removal or revision if infection persists or bacteremia develops.
  • Monitor for dialysis access failure; assess need for temporary catheter.

Problem 3. Anemia

• Objective
  • Hb levels fluctuated: 8.4 g/dL (2024-11-23), 10.5 g/dL (2025-02-15), 9.9 g/dL (2025-05-10).
  • Reticulocyte count not provided; RDW elevated at 15.1% (2025-05-10).
  • Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) mentioned in nephrology consult: EPO 5000U QW if Hb < 11 g/dL.
  • No overt signs of bleeding or hemolysis noted.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: bone marrow infiltration from myeloma, ESRD-related hypoproliferative anemia, and chronic inflammation.
  • Worsening anemia temporally correlates with increased free light chain burden.
• Recommendation
  • Resume ESA per nephrology protocol if not already given.
  • Supplement with IV iron if ferritin and TSAT support deficiency (latest ferritin: 792 ng/mL in 2024-03).
  • Monitor Hb twice weekly during admission to assess response and trend.

Problem 4. Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

• Objective
  • Known T2DM >10 years; on Ryzodeg FlexTouch (insulin degludec/aspart)- 14U QDAC + 14U QNAC.
  • Glucose levels: 329 mg/dL (2025-05-18 17:02), improved to 112 mg/dL (2025-05-19 05:16) after insulin.
  • HbA1c 7.9% (2024-06).
• Assessment
  • Suboptimal glucose control with postprandial excursions.
  • Current insulin titration effective in lowering hyperglycemia but likely needs further basal adjustment.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Ryzodeg (insulin degludec/aspart); consider titrating QDAC based on fasting levels.
  • Monitor glucose QID for trend mapping.
  • Consider dietary consult for carbohydrate distribution and renal-friendly diabetic diet.

Problem 5. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (LVEF normalized)

• Objective
  • Previously LVEF 22% (2022-07-31), improved to 64% (2023-12-21), then to 81% (2024-02-06).
  • On Coralan (ivabradine), Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan), Nebilet (nebivolol), Uretropic (furosemide).
  • Vital signs stable: BP 123/60 mmHg, HR 98 bpm, RR 18 bpm, SpO2 96% (2025-05-19 12:08).
  • No orthopnea, dyspnea, or edema (physical exam 2025-05-19).
• Assessment
  • Stable compensated heart failure, likely HFpEF physiology at this point.
  • No current signs of decompensation; medications appear appropriate and effective.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current cardiac medications and monitor fluid status.
  • Continue BP and HR monitoring during hospitalization.
  • Repeat echocardiography not immediately necessary unless clinically indicated.

700362699

250516

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-12 KUB
  • S/P right pig-tail catheter indwelling.
  • S/P TAE.
  • R/O bony metastases.
• 2025-05-05 Kidney Sonography - urology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11.5 x 5.3 cm
      • Cortex: 1.6 cm
      • Cyst:(Max) Lower pole 1.7 cm 1.7 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.9 x 4.9 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm
      • Cyst:(Max) Middle pole 1.2 cm 1.0 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Bilateral renal cysts
    • Left hydronephrosis
• 2025-04-22 KUB
  • S/P PCN catheter drainage, right side.
  • S/P vascular coiling, left upper abdomen.
  • R/O bone metastasis.
• 2025-04-17 Cystoscopy - urology
  • Findings:
    • Urethra: Normal
    • Prostate: PROSTATE CANCER
    • Ureteral orifices: RIGHT SIDE NOT FOUND, LEFT SIDE BLOOD CLOTS+
    • Trabeculation: moderate
  • Comment / Suggestion
    • PROSTATE CANCER
    • NO ACTIVE BLEEDING FROM URINARY BLADDER
• 2025-04-10 Embolization (Trans-Arterial Embolization, TAE) - abdomen
  • a pseudoaneurysm at left kidney s/p TAE.
• 2025-04-10 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • severe hematuria
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P right PCND. R/O hematoma in left urotract and urinary bladder.
    • Some hypodense lesions (up to 5.3cm) in liver.
    • Mild dilatation of abdominal aorta (2.8cm).
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P foley catheter indwelling.
• 2025-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • Without and with contrast Abdomen CT showed
    • A low density nodular lesion in the right lobe of the liver was noted. s/p bilateral PCNs with hemorrhage in the left urinary. collecting system and a hematoma in the left peri-renal space. Dilated left ureter was noted.
    • segmental wall thickening in the rectum.
    • multiple tumors in the vertebral bodies.
• 2025-03-24 Kidney Sonography - urology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 12.8 x 7.8 cm
      • Cortex: 1.6 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 4.68 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.9 x 4.6 cm
      • Cortex: 1.3 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Left hydronephrosis
• 2025-03-13 Pathology - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Compatible with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of nests and cords of pleomorphic neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns, embedded in fibrous stroma. Tumor necrosis is present.
  • IHC shows: CK7(-), CK20(-), PSA(-), and CDX2(+). The finding is compatible with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma.
• 2025-03-12 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Liver echo is heterogenous.
      • Several 2.07-3.89 cm masses at bil lobes of liver
    • Kidney:
      • One 2.11cm anechoic lesion was noted at right kidney
      • Hydronephrosis, left
    • Pancreas:
  • Diagnosis:
    • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
    • Hepatic tumors, multiple R/O mets
    • Renal cyst, right
    • Hydronephrosis, left, severe
  • Suggestion:
    • Biopsy for right hepatic tumor is indicated, but need to arrange MRI of liver or tri-phase CT to exclude hemangioma firstly
• 2025-03-05 PET
  • Glucose-hypermetabolic lesions in the rectal region, compatible with the rectal cancer.
    
  • Glucose-hypermetabolic lesions in both lobes of the liver, in a nodular lesion in the right middle lung, and in skeleton including some T- and L-spine, sacrum, and pelvic bones, highly suspected rectal cancer with liver, lung and probably bone metastases, suggesting biopsy (liver lesions ?), if necessary, for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue of bilateral abdominal walls, probably benign in nature (post-traumatic change or other nature ?).
  • Increased FDG uptake at the end of the esophagus, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake at the prostate, compatible with the prostate cancer.
  • Highly suspected rectal cancer with liver, right middle lung and probably multiple bone metastases, by this F-18 FDG PET scan; double cancer of prostate (by pathologic diagnosis) with probably multiple bone metastases.
• 2025-03-04 CXR
  • Bilateral parahilar infiltrates, r/o lung edema.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2025-03-03 Kidney Sonography - urology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 13 x 5.1 cm
      • Cortex: 1.5 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 1.73 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.9 x 6.0 cm
      • Cortex: 1.7 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 2.28 cm
      • Cyst: (Max) Upper pole 1.8*1.8 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis
    • Right renal cyst
• 2025-02-27 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI - Pelvis
    • There are soft tissue tumors in the prostate gland and urinary bladder base, r/o prostate malignancy with UB involvement.
    • Diffuse multiple bone metastasis.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in bilateral obturator, iliac and paraaortic regions, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis.
    • Liver tumor, 3.5cm in S8.
    • Non-enhancing nodules in bilateral kidneys, r/o renal cysts.
  • Impression:
    • R/O prostate malignancy with UB involvement, diffues bone and lymph nodes metastasis. If proven prostate malignancy, cstage T4N1M1 IVB.
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis and renal cysts.
    • Liver tumor, nature? Suggest dynamic study.
  • Imaging Report Form for Prostate Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1b(M_value) STAGE:IVB__(Stage_value)
• 2025-02-27 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Nodular lesions are found at anterior mediastinum, lymphadenopathy is considered.
    • Interstitial change at bilateral lungs is found.
    • One nodule at left lower lobe measuring 1.67cm is found.
    • Mild atelectatic change at bilateral lower lungs and mild bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
    • Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter is found.
    • Low density lesion at S4 of liver is noted measuring 1.8cm. Suggest contrast enhanced study correlation.
  • Imp:
    • Left lower lobe nodule, nature.
    • Bilateral lower lung mild atelectasis with mild pleural effusion.
    • Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
    • Bone mets.
• 2025-02-27 Pathology - prostate TUR
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Prostate, TURP — Acinar adenocarcinoma (Gleason score 5 + 5 = 10) involving of 95 chips of total 96 chips or 99% by the involved volume of the specimen
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Acinar adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: Gleason score= 10 (5+5)
    • Tumor Quantitation: Tumor cells involving of 95 chips of total 96 chips or 99% by the involved volume of the specimen
• 2025-02-26 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Liver echo is heterogenous. Several 0.5-3.6 cm masses at bil lobes of liver. A 0.5 cm cyst at lt lobe of liver
    • Kidney:
      • Rt; a 2 cm cyst
      • Bil: hydro
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
  • Diagnosis:
    • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
    • Hepatic tumors, multiple R/O mets
    • Renal cyst, right
    • Hydronephrosis, bil, severe
  • Suggestion:
    • abdomen CT with contrast or MRI if needed
• 2025-02-25 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in multiple T- and L-spines, sternum, some ribs, left scapula, sacrum, bilateral multiple pelvic bones and left S-I joint.
  • IMPRESSION: The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases.
• 2025-02-24 Pathology - lower rectum (Y1)
  • Colorectum, lower rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+), CK7 (-), CK20 (focal +), PSA (-).
• 2025-02-24 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, biopsy / polypectomy — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Section shows fragment(s) of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative tubular mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic, elongated nuclei with low grade dysplasia.
• 2025-02-24 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • Lower rectum hemi-circular tumor, without resulting lumen obstruction, s/p biopsy
  • Suggestion:
    • Pending pathology result
    • Arrange CT/MRI for clinical staging
• 2025-02-24 Kidney Sonography - urology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 13.5 x 5.83 cm
      • Cortex: 1.46 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 1.51 cm
      • Cyst: (Max) Upper pole 2.472.04 cm 2.071.86 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11.9 x 6.48 cm
      • Cortex: 1.32 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 1.94 cm
      • Cyst: (Max) Upper pole 1.08*0.864 cm cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis
    • Bilateral renal cysts
• 2025-02-23 CT - abdomen
  • The CT scan of the whole abdomen was performed without IV contrast medium enhancement and revealed that:
    • Bilateral hydroureteronephrosis.
    • Lobulated mass lesion or acute hematomas within the urinary bladder. Suggest check enhanced CT scan.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.
    • Presence of BPH.
• 2025-02-18 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUS-P
  • Size of prostate: 3.46 (T) cm x 2.31 (L) cm x 3.83 (AP) cm = 16.0 cc
• 2024-11-07 Kidney Sonography - urology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11 x 5.4 cm
      • Cortex: 1.8 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 13.1 x 7.2 cm
      • Cortex: 2.3 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.61 cm
      • Cyst: (Max) Lower pole 1.1*1.4 cm cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Right renal cyst
    • Right hydronephrosis
• 2024-11-06 CT - abdomen
  • right hydronephrosis and right hydroureter with mild dirty adjacent fat planes

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-27 ~ 2025-04-28 POMR Urology Zhao ZiChen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Prostate adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 5 + 5 with bilateral ureteral orifice invasion and bone metastasis, cT4N1M1b, stage IVb status post right percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and transurethral prostate biopsy on 2025/02/27, left percutaneous nephrostomy drainage on 2025/03/14
    • Left renal pseudoaneurysm status post Embolization (T.A.E.) on 2025/04/10
    • Rectal adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis, cT3N2bM1a, stage IVa status post palliative radiotherapy
    • Urinary tract infection (urine culture: Vancomycin - Resistant Enterococci (E.faecium))
    • Acute kidney injury and left hydronephrosis
    • Cellulitis of right lower limb
    • Hypovolemia with anemia (Hb:7.1g/dl)
    • Hyperkalemia (K:6.0 mmol/L)
  • CC
    • Right PCN tube leakage at home    
  • Present illness history
    • The 68 y/o man with the following diagnosis
      • Prostate adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 5+5 with bilateral ureteral orifice invasion and bone metastasis, cT4N1M1b, stage IVb
      • Rectal adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis, cT3N2bM1, stage IVb
      • Acute kidney injury and left hydronephrosis
      • Cellulitis of right lower limb
      • Hyperkalemia
    • The patient was hospitalized due to AKI and tumor survey in last hospitalization. He was discharged on 2025/03/25 and was readmitted for ward on 2025/03/27 due to left kidney hematoma suspected draininage tube dysfunction and hyperkalemia.
    • Abdomen CT revealed: 1) Nodular lesions in the liver; 2) Bilateral renal cysts with hemorrhage in the left urinary collecting system and a perirenal hematoma on the left side; 3) Segmental thickening of the rectal wall; 4) Multiple spinal tumors.
    • Urology was consulted, and the patient was admitted for further treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received Lasix and Kalimate for treatment of hyperkalemia. On 2025-03-30, the patient developed a fever of 38.2°C and was started on Sintrix (ceftriaxone). Subsequently, the patient developed generalized itchy erythematous scaly plaques over the trunk and all four limbs, suspected to be a drug reaction. Dermatology was consulted and clobetasol ointment twice daily along with supportive care was recommended.
    • Radiation Oncology was consulted, and palliative radiotherapy for rectal tumor was indicated. Hospice care was also consulted for combined supportive and pain management.
    • On 2025-04-02, urine culture showed growth of VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus). Infectious disease was consulted, and Zyvox F.C. 600 mg/tab PO was prescribed.
      • Urine culture still showed VRE. Infectious Disease Physician was suggested Zyvox IV form.
      • Last urine culture showed mixed growth and Candida albicans.
      • Lifting contact isolation was done since 2025-04-22.
    • On 2025-04-10, the patient developed gross hematuria with blood clots, Foley catheter with irrigation was initiated.
      • The patient showed severe hematuria, hypovolemia, anemia (Hb: 7.1 g/dL), and hypotension.
      • Abdominal CT without contrast revealed progressive hematoma over left renal pelvis.
      • Angiography confirmed a pseudoaneurysm at the left kidney, and Transarterial Embolization (TAE) was performed on the same day, with subsequent improvement in hematuria and hemoglobin (Hb improved from 7.1 to 9.2 g/dL).
      • Blood transfusion with LPRBC total 8 unit was done. Hematuria was relieved since 2025-04-17.
    • On 2025-04-12, the patient developed redness and swelling of the right lower limb.
      • Cravit 500 mg PO every other day was prescribed and the condition improved.
    • The bothering symptoms and signs improved with conservative treatment. With stable condition, he was discharged on 2025-04-28 and would be followed up at urologic clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 7D if pain or BT > 38’C
    • chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg 1# BID 7D
    • Kalimate (calcium polystyrene sulfonate 5gm/pk) 1# QD 7D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nubeqa (darolutamide 300mg) 1# BIDCC 7D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# BIDAC 7D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (12.5mcg/h, 1.25mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 7D
• 2025-02-24 ~ 2025-03-25 POMR Urology Zhao ZiChen

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-13
  • Surgery
    • Left port-A insertion.
  • Finding
    • 8.0 Fr. Polysite, left cephalic vein, cut-down method.
• 2025-03-14
  • Surgery
    • left PCN     
  • Finding
    • Left moderate hydronephrosis
    • PCN through upper pole of kidney deep to 9 cm
    • Urine with blood clots drained    
• 2025-02-27
  • Surgery
    • Blood clot evacuation, TUR prostate biopsy
    • right PCN       
  • Finding
    • DRE: T4
    • High bladder neck
    • About 100 cc blood clots within urinary bladder
    • Enlarged inflammatory prostate with intravesical protrusion
    • Broad-based large Prostatic tumor covering trigone and bilateral UOs; bilateral UOs could not be found
    • Balloon 35 cc
    • Right severe hydronephrosis
    • PCN through middle pole of right kidney deep to 8 cm
    • Clear urine drained  

[radiotherapy]

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-05-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 45mg NS 250mL + glutathione 1500mg/m2 2700mg NS 100mL 30min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 2300mg NS 500mL 24hr (Avastin + FOLFOX 50% off. LV is missing)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

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2025-05-16

This 68-year-old male with dual advanced malignancies—prostate adenocarcinoma (Gleason 5+5, cT4N1M1b) and rectal adenocarcinoma (cT3N2bM1) - presents with progressive disease complicated by bilateral obstructive uropathy, chronic kidney disease (Cr 1.79 mg/dL, eGFR 40.3 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-05-15), anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dL), ongoing urinary tract infection (UTI) with pyuria and bacteriuria, and persistent inflammation (CRP 17.8 mg/dL on 2025-05-05, Procalcitonin 0.70 ng/mL on 2025-05-15). He planned to receive immunochemotherapy with Avastin + modified FLOT on 2025-05-16. There are signs of general skin itching and lower extremity edema (2+). He is being treated with empirical ceftriaxone and symptomatic management.

Problem 1. End-stage renal disease with obstructive uropathy and AKI episodes

• Objective
  • Bilateral hydronephrosis and renal cysts documented on repeated imaging (Sonography 2025-03-24, MRI 2025-02-27, CT 2025-03-27) with PCN insertion: right on 2025-02-27, left on 2025-03-14.
  • AKI episodes with nadir eGFR 5.45 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-10 and improving to 40.3 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-05-15; recent Cr 1.79 mg/dL and BUN 33 mg/dL (2025-05-15).
  • Albumin persistently low (2.8 g/dL on 2025-05-15), with prior fluid overload and hematuria (CT 2025-04-10 showing hematoma).
  • TAE performed on 2025-04-10 improved hematuria and stabilized Hb.
• Assessment
  • Kidney function remains compromised with partial recovery, possibly due to effective PCN decompression, TAE (2025-04-10), and fluid correction.
  • Recurrent infections, inflammation, and nephrotoxic risk from chemotherapy may jeopardize renal reserve.
  • No signs of current electrolyte crisis (K 4.1 mmol/L on 2025-05-15), but ongoing need for nephroprotection.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain nephrostomy patency and asepsis; continue close urine output and renal function monitoring.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents during chemotherapy; hydrate adequately during FOLFOX.
  • Consider nephrology reconsultation for long-term dialysis planning, given CKD stage and cumulative insults.

Problem 2. Urinary tract infection with pyuria and bacteriuria

• Objective
  • General urine exam 2025-05-15 showed 3+ OB, 1+ protein, WBC ≥100/HPF, RBC 30–49/HPF, and 3+ bacteria.
  • Procalcitonin 0.70 ng/mL (2025-05-15) and prior CRP 17.8 mg/dL (2025-05-05) suggest systemic inflammation.
  • Right PCN noted with pus at tube tip (PE 2025-05-16).
• Assessment
  • Ongoing complicated UTI, likely related to long-term PCN placement and immunocompromised status.
  • PCT suggests bacterial infection, and clinical picture is consistent with upper tract involvement.
  • Need for targeted antibiotics pending culture; current empirical treatment with Sintrix (ceftriaxone) 2g IVD QD started 2025-05-15.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Sintrix (ceftriaxone) pending urine/blood culture results; escalate if febrile or worsening labs.
  • Clean and possibly exchange nephrostomy catheter if purulence persists; urology follow-up recommended.
  • Monitor renal function, inflammatory markers, and consider adding antifungal or anti-VRE coverage if no improvement.

Problem 3. Anemia and inflammation

• Objective
  • Hb dropped from 7.4 g/dL (2025-05-05) to 6.9 g/dL (2025-05-15); HCT 22.0%, RBC 2.44 x10^6/uL.
  • Ongoing inflammation: CRP 17.8 mg/dL (2025-05-05), PCT 0.70 ng/mL (2025-05-15).
  • No evidence of active GI bleeding; previous rectal bleeding controlled after RT and TAE.
• Assessment
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial: chronic disease (inflammation), prior hemorrhage.
  • Hb 6.9 g/dL is below transfusion threshold in malignancy with ECOG 2 and chemotherapy planned.
  • Persistent CRP elevation reflects ongoing systemic inflammatory state, possibly driven by infection and tumor burden.
• Recommendation
  • Consider transfusion if symptomatic or further drop in Hb (<7); monitor reticulocyte and iron profile if needed.
  • Continue anti-infective therapy; monitor CRP/PCT as markers of response.
  • Maintain albumin and nutritional support; consider ESA only if inflammation resolves and no active infection.

Problem 4. Advanced malignancies: Prostate and rectal cancer with metastases

• Objective
  • Diagnoses confirmed: Prostate adenocarcinoma (Gleason 5+5) and metastatic rectal adenocarcinoma (pathology 2025-03-13 and 2025-02-24).
  • Imaging: Multiple liver, bone, lung metastases (PET 2025-03-05, CT 2025-03-27).
  • Completed RT for prostate, rectum, pelvis, and lower spine (April 2025).
  • Chemotherapy on 2025-05-16: Avastin 5mg/kg + reduced-dose (docetaxel, oxaliplatin, fluorouracil) with glutathione added.
• Assessment
  • Disease is aggressive, involving multiple organs; systemic therapy with Avastin + docetaxel/oxaliplatin/fluorouracil appropriate for both adenocarcinomas.
  • Dose-reduction due to performance status and renal reserve is appropriate.
  • Leucovorin should be considered for its a biochemical modulator of 5-FU, amplifying its anticancer effects via thymidylate synthase inhibition.
  • Complaints of anal pain despite Fentanyl patch and Ultracet; suggests inadequate pain control.
• Recommendation
  • Continue immunochemotherapy per protocol; reassess response (tumor markers, imaging) in 2–3 cycles.
  • Monitor for chemotherapy-related toxicities (myelosuppression, mucositis, diarrhea, renal injury).
  • May add leucovorin next session to improve response rate.
  • Reassess pain regimen; consider titrating Fentanyl or adding neuropathic agents if needed.

Problem 5. Skin pruritus and peripheral edema

• Objective
  • Patient reported general skin itching (subjective 2025-05-16).
  • Physical exam: pitting edema 2+ over extremities; serum albumin 2.8 g/dL (2025-05-15).
• Assessment
  • Pruritus may be multifactorial: uremia, cholestasis (bilirubin WNL now), drug reaction (antibiotics), or dermatologic.
  • Hypoalbuminemia and chronic inflammation likely contributing to third spacing and edema.
• Recommendation
  • Antihistamine 1# PO BID already initiated (Allegra and Limeson prescribed); reassess symptom control.
  • Optimize fluid management; monitor daily weight and intake/output.
  • Consider dermatology referral again if pruritus persists after ruling out metabolic or drug causes.

[Treatment Assessment] (not posted)

Here is a comprehensive and integrative assessment of the immunochemotherapy regimen administered on 2025-05-16, including commentary based on NCCN Guidelines (Rectal and Prostate Cancer, 2025) and clinical pharmacology principles:

Treatment Administered (2025-05-16):

• Bevacizumab 5 mg/kg 300 mg IV
• Docetaxel 50 mg/m² 45 mg IV
• Glutathione 1500 mg/m² 2700 mg IV
• Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m² 75 mg IV
• Fluorouracil 2600 mg/m² 2300 mg continuous infusion over 24 hr

Premedications:

• Dexamethasone 4 mg IV
• Diphenhydramine 30 mg IV
• Akynzeo (netupitant 300 mg / palonosetron 0.5 mg) PO

Notable:

• No leucovorin (LV) was included in the regimen.
• The FOLFOX backbone was administered at ~50% dose intensity.

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A. Integrated Commentary

1. Oncologic Strategy and Contextual Fit

This regimen combines anti-angiogenic therapy (bevacizumab) with a modified FOLFOX (fluorouracil + oxaliplatin) backbone and adds docetaxel, typically seen in triplet regimens like FLOT or DCF for GI cancers. The addition of glutathione, though non-standard, may reflect an attempt to mitigate oxaliplatin-induced neurotoxicity. However, evidence of glutathione’s clinical benefit remains inconclusive.

Given the combination and dosing intensity, this resembles a “modified triple-drug induction strategy”, potentially for a gastrointestinal malignancy such as advanced/metastatic rectal or gastric cancer with curative or conversion intent.

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B. Evaluation Against Guidelines

1. Dose Modification and Backbone Considerations

• Fluorouracil: Given via continuous infusion appropriately; however, lack of leucovorin (LV) — standard for enhancing 5-FU’s activity — is a notable omission.
• Oxaliplatin: Dose reduced to 75 mg (approx. 50% of typical 85 mg/m² dose), which may be justified in cases of prior neurotoxicity, performance status compromise, or hepatic dysfunction.
• Docetaxel: Used at ~50 mg/m² (below full-dose 75 mg/m²); this is acceptable in modified FLOT or DCF regimens for tolerability.

Guideline alignment: While not a guideline-standard combination, this regimen reflects a real-world, patient-adapted protocol possibly used in a high-risk GI cancer scenario (e.g., unresectable rectal cancer, peritoneal mets, etc.).

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2. Missing Leucovorin

• LV is standard in FOLFOX, and its absence may weaken the cytotoxic potentiation of 5-FU.
• Recommendation: Unless contraindicated, leucovorin should be added in subsequent cycles unless substituted with a bolus-free approach intentionally.

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3. Use of Glutathione

• Proposed benefit in reducing neurotoxicity from oxaliplatin, but evidence remains inconsistent in phase III settings.
• Recommendation: Acceptable as a neuroprotective adjunct, but clinicians should monitor for lack of efficacy or interactions, particularly with platinum agents.

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4. Antiemetic Prophylaxis

• Akynzeo (netupitant/palonosetron) provides NK1 + 5-HT3 coverage, optimal for moderate-to-high emetogenic chemotherapy.
• Dexamethasone and diphenhydramine augment both antiemetic and hypersensitivity prevention, especially important with docetaxel and oxaliplatin.

Appropriate antiemetic and premedication strategy.

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C. Recommendations/Suggestions

1. Add Leucovorin (unless contraindicated) to fully synergize with 5-FU.
2. Clarify Rationale for Glutathione: Assess whether its inclusion has empirical support in this patient’s case (e.g., neurotoxicity prevention).
3. Document Toxicity Justification for the 50% dose reduction across FOLFOX components. If tolerability or organ dysfunction was the reason, it should be explicitly stated and followed for adjustments.
4. Consider Switching to Guideline-Recognized Regimens such as:

• FOLFOX + bevacizumab or
• FOLFIRINOX or
• CAPEOX-based approaches (if oral agents are preferable)
• especially if this current regimen proves suboptimal or toxic.

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D. Overall Assessment

This combination reflects an aggressive but tailored regimen, probably designed with conversion to surgery or response maximization in mind. However, its deviation from NCCN-recognized regimens — particularly missing leucovorin and unvalidated use of glutathione — warrants close monitoring and potentially further refinement toward more evidence-based frameworks.

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250516

[exam finding]

• 2025-05-15 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-05-15 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
• 2025-04-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There are soft tissue lesions in bilateral UPJ, causing bilateral hydronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of both kidneys.
      • Lymphoma is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes IgG4 nephritis and urothelial cell carcinoma. Please correlate with retrograde pyelography.
    • There is fatty stranding and soft tissue lesions in the mesentery.
      • Lymphoma is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes panniculitis.
    • There is soft tissue lesions and fatty stranding in para-aortic space that may be lymphoma.
      • The differential diagnosis includes retroperitoneal fibrosis.
    • There are two poor enhancing lesion (up to 1.1 cm) in the spleen.
    • There is small amount of ascites in the cul-de-sac.
    • S/P total hip arthroplasty, left, causing severe Beam-Hardening artifacts and poor evaluation the pelvis structure.
      • Avascular necrosis of right femoral head is suspected.
• 2025-04-17 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break continuous between the tops of folds and involve <75% of the circumference.
    • Stomach:
      • Grade III gastroesophageal flap valve was noted.
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade C
    • Hiatal hernia, Hill Gr. III
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
• 2025-04-17 Sonography - abodmen
  • Bilateral hydronephrosis
• 2025-02-04 Polysomnography, PSG
  • Conclusion
    • Mild obstructive sleep apnea (AHI score: 10.0, supine: 10, Non-supine: 0.0, REM: 24.9)
    • periodic limbs movement syndrome (PLMI=71.1 , >15 )
    • Poor Sleep efficiency 68.1%
    • BMI 24.0
  • Suggest:
    • consider sleep with lateral position
    • control BW
    • suggest add revotril for PLMS
    • Due to severe snoring, suggest ENT/OS for evalaution of upper airway
    • Lifestyle modification: sleep hygiene, avoid alcohol or sedatives
    • F/U PSG one year later
    • If persisited fartige and daytime symptoms, still could consider CPAP titration test
• 2024-08-22 CT - chest
  • Finding
    • Lungs: Tiny nodular lesion at right upper lobe measuring 0.23cm is found. (Se302 IM48). Minimal fibrotic change at bilateral lower lungs.
  • IMP:
    • Right upper lobe tiny nodule. 0.23cm
    • Minimal fibrotic change at bilateral lower lungs.
• 2024-04-17 Cognitive Function Assessment
  • Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) are scores from cognitive function assessments used to evaluate mental status, particularly in the context of dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
  • Explanation of Each Term
    • CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating) = 0.5
      • The CDR is a clinician-rated scale that assesses cognitive and functional performance across six domains including memory, orientation, judgment, and problem-solving. A score of 0.5 typically indicates very mild cognitive impairment or questionable dementia.
    • MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) = 30
      • The MMSE is a widely used cognitive screening tool with a maximum score of 30 points. It evaluates areas such as orientation, memory, attention, language, and visuospatial skills. A perfect score of 30 suggests no detectable cognitive impairment. However, the MMSE is less sensitive to mild cognitive impairment compared to other tools.
    • MOCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) = 29
      • The MoCA is another cognitive screening test also scored out of 30 points. It is designed to be more sensitive than the MMSE, especially for detecting mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, as it includes executive functions, attention, language, memory, visuospatial skills, and abstraction. A score of 29 is near perfect, indicating normal cognitive function.
  • Summary
    • These scores represent results from cognitive screening tests.
    • CDR = 0.5 suggests very mild cognitive changes.
    • MMSE = 30 and MoCA = 29 indicate essentially normal cognitive functioning.
    • MoCA is generally considered more sensitive than MMSE for early cognitive decline detection.
    • These tests are often used together to assess and monitor cognitive health in clinical and research settings.
• 2024-01-11 MRI - brain for navigator
  • Cerebral small vessel disease.
• 2023-10-18 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade C
  • Hiatal hernia, grade 3
  • Superficial gastritis

[MedRec]

701165068

250515

[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2025-04-29 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
• 2025-04-29 CXR
  • Fracture of bil. ribs with union.
  • Some expansile lesions in ribs.
  • Bilateral pleural effusion.
• 2025-03-24 I-131 cancer work-up with SPECT
  • The I-131 whole-body cancer work-up study with SPECT was performed on the 7th and 9th days after oral ingestion of 29.9 mCi of the radioagent. The scintigraphy revealed a focal area of increased I-131 uptake in the anterior neck region. In addition, increased I-131 accumulation was also noted in the oral cavity and stomach.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Probably a functioning thyroid and/or tumor remnant in the anterior neck region.
      
    • Increased I-131 accumulation in the oral cavity and stomach, probably physiological uptake of I-131.
    • No abnormally increased I-131 uptake is significantly delineated elsewhere.
• 2025-03-24 Thyroid cancer I-131 treatment
  • Oral administration of radioactive iodine I-131 29.9 mCi was performed at 14:30 on 2025/03/17.
  • IMPRESSION: Thyroid cancer s/p total thyroidectomy and one round of radioiodine ablation therapy (29.9 mCi in total).
• 2025-03-18 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric ulcer scar, pyloric ring
  • CLO test: not done
• 2025-02-12 Pathology - thyroid total/lobe
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Thyroid gland, left, radical total thyroidectomy — Papillary carcinoma
    • Thyroid gland, right, radical total thyroidectomy — Thyroid follicular nodular disease (nodular goiter)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 2-4, neck, left, radical neck LN dissection — Metastatic breast invasive carcinoma (5/7)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 6, neck, left, radical eck LN dissection — Metastatic breast invasive carcinoma (1/5)
    • Pathology stage for thyroid carcinoma: pT1N0; Stage I if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: Radical total thyroidectomy + left radical neck LN dissection
    • Specimen size: 6.3 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm, 42.0 gm (Lt, received for frozen section); 5.9 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm, 25.4 bm (Rt)
    • Tumor description:
      • Tumor number: 1;
      • Tumor size: 1.4 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
      • Location: Left lobe
      • Encapsulation: Unencapsulated
      • Nearest distance to surgical margin: 0.2 cm
    • Non-neoplastic thyroid gland: Multiple noduled
    • Lymph node dissection: Left LN 2-4 and LN 6
    • Representative parts are taken for sections and labeled: F2025-00048FSA1, A1-A2= left thyroid tumor, FSA2, A3-A6= left thyroid. S2025-02645A1-A5= right thyroid, B= left LN 2-4, C= left LN 6.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Tumor types: Papillary carcinoma, classic variant
    • Tumor size: 1.4 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
    • Encapsulation: Absent
    • Capsular invasion: Not applicable
    • Vascular invasion: Not identified
    • Lymphatic invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
    • Extrathyroid extension: Not identified
    • Surgical margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma, and 0.2 m from closest margin
    • Additional pathologic finding(s): Thyroid follicular nodular disease with hemorrhage, necrosis, fibrosis, papillary hyperplasia and calcification of both lobes
    • Parathyroid gland: Present in left lobe; number: one, unremarkable
    • Lymph nodes: Metastatic breast invasive carcinoma: 5/7 (LN 2-4, left) and 1/5 (LN 6, left) (positive/ total)
    • Extranodal extension: Not identified
    • IHC for metastatic carcinoma of lymph nodes:
      • ER: positive (strong, 90%)
      • PR: positive (moderate, 40%)
        
      • Her2/neu: negative (score= 1+)
      • TTF1: negative
      • GATA3: positive
• 2025-02-11 Frozen Section
  • Thyroid, left, frozen section — Papillary carcinoma
• 2025-02-10 CXR
  • Expansile lesions in bil. ribs.
  • Healed fracture of bil. ribs.
  • Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs.
  • Compression fracture of spine.
• 2025-01-15 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings: Smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx, saliva pooling at hypopharynx, right vocal cord palsy
  • Conclusion: Fixation of R’t vocal cord.
• 2025-01-08 Aspiration Cytology - thyroid
  • Suspicious malignancy
• 2025-01-03 Sonography - thyroid gland
  • Sonography of thyroid gland revealed enlargement of the thyroid gland with heterogeneous echogenicity.
• 2024-12-20 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right breast with adjacent chest wall invasion, compatible with primary breast malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some left supraclavicular lymph nodes, in some bilateral axillary lymph nodes and in the left internal mammary and some mediastinal lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in the left anterior chest wall with possible adjacent left lung invasion, in some focal areas in the liver and in multipe bones as mentioned above, suggesting multiple metastatic lesions.
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/12/21, multiple new lesions are noted and multiple previous lesions are more evident, suggesting malignancy and metastases in progression.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a a focal area in the left lobe of the thyroid gland. The nature is to be determined (some kind of thyroid lesion? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-07-22 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: normal appearance of RUL, RML, and left lung.
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
    • Mediastinum and hila: a mildly enlarged LN in A-P window.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck:
      • a spiculted Rt breast tumor (22x37mm).
      • enlarged thyroid gland with nodular lesions (up to 37mm) and ting calcification.
      • multiple metastatic LNs in both axillary regions.
      • a 35 mm tumor in Lt anterior chest wall.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • presumbed two hepatic cysts measuring up to 12mm.
    • Visualized bones:
      • destructive lytic metastasus in spine, pelvic bones, and ribs.
      • pathological compression fracture of T12 and L1 vertebral bodies.
      • multiple metastatic lesions in the chest wall involving the ribs.
  • Impression:
    • Rt breast cancer with regional LNs, chest wall, and bones metastases, in progression.
    • no lung metastasis.
    • thyroid goiter r/o tumors
• 2024-07-05 Sonography - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • A hypoechoic nodule (0.92x1.23cm) at S7 of liver.
• 2024-07-05 Sonography - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas as described
    • Right breast cancer (#2)
    • r/o bil. breast tumors (#1, #3, #4)
    • right axillary LAP
  • BI-RADS: 6. known biopsy-proven malignancy
• 2024-07-05 CXR
  • Fracture of left ribs with union.
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2024-06-07 MRI - T-spine, L-spine
  • Numerous ill-defined mass lesions over C-T-L spine, compatible with metastatic lesions.
  • Compression fracture of some vertebrae due to pathologic fracture.
  • One large lobulated mass lesion over posterior column of T7 vertebral process, with invasion into spinal canal.
• 2024-04-12 Sonography - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • A hypoechoic nodule (1.07x1.53cm) at S7 of liver.
• 2024-04-12 Sonography - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
    • Right breast cancer (#2)
    • R/O left breast cancer (#3, #4)
  • BI-RADS: 6. known biopsy-proven malignancy
• 2024-03-15 Anoscopy
  • normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion, large soft stool in rectum.
• 2023-12-25 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Minimal mucosa break <5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • Two 0.3-0.5 cm ulcers with clean base, Forrest classification type III, were noted at prepyloric antrum, AW, LC.
    • Duodenum:
      • One about 1 cm ulcer with clean base, Forrest classification type III, was noted at bulb, AW.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Gastric ulcers, Forrest classification type III, prepyloric antrum, AW, LC.
    • Gastric ulcer, Forrest classification type III, bulb, AW.
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • High dose PPI use
    • Follow up endoscopy in 2-3 months
• 2023-12-21 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right breast, compatible with primary breast malignancy of low FDG uptake.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some left supraclavicular lymph nodes, in some bilateral axillary lymph nodes and in the right internal mammary lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left pectoralis major muslce. A metastatic lesion may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multipe bones as mentioned above, suggesting multiple bone metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a a focal area in the left lobe of the thyroid gland. The nature is to be determined (some kind of thyroid lesion? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2023-12-20 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, right axillary, sono-guided biopsy — metastatic carcinoma
  • Gross description:
    • Microscopically, it shows presence of invasive carcinoma with stromal fibrosis.
• 2023-12-20 Her-2/neu DISH
  • HER2 Dual ISH Test Report
    • Specimen adequacy:
      • The section contains enough invasive tumor cells adquate for evaluation.
    • Method:
      • VENTANA HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail
    • Tissue source:
      • Breast cancer
    • Immunohistochemistry HER2/Neu result:
      • Equivocal: IHC 2+ (S2023-25528)
    • Interpretation criteria (according to 2018 ASCO/ CAP HER2 testing guideline in breast cancer):
      • Amplified:
        • HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0 with an averge HER2 gene copy number >=4.0 signals/cell.
        • HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0 with an averge HER2 gene copy number >=6.0 signals/cell.
      • Not amplified:
        • HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0 with an averge HER2 gene copy number <4.0 signals/cell.
        • HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0 with an averge HER2 gene copy number <4.0 signals/cell.
        • HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0 with an averge HER2 gene copy number >=4.0 and <6.0 signals/cell.
    • Result:
      • Average number of HER2 gene copy signal per cells: 3.05
      • Average number of CEP17 gene copy signal per cells: 1.85
      • Ratio of avergae HER2/CEP17: 1.65
    • Interpretation:
      • Negative: Non-amplified
• 2023-12-20 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, right, core needle biopsy— Invasive carcinoma of no special type
  • Microscopically, section shows invasive carcinoma composed of infiltrative neoplastic nests arranged in solid to ductal architecture and stromal fibrosis. The neoplastic cells have hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism, high N/C ratio and mitotic activity.
  • Immunohistochemical study demonstrates:
    • ER: positive (strong, 90%)
    • PR: positive (weak, 5%)
      
    • Her2/neu: equivocal (2+)
    • Ki-67 inedex: 5%
    • p63: negative
• 2023-12-20 Sonography - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Right breast malignancy with bilateral axillary lymph nodes.
    • R/O left breast malignancy.
  • BI-RADS: Category 5: highly suggestive of malignancy-appropriate action should be taken.
  • Treatment: core needle biopsy (Rt breast cancer and axillary lymph nodes)
• 2023-12-18 CT - chest
  • Indication: spine metastasis for survey
  • Findings
    • Lungs: normal appearance of bilateral lungs.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck:
      • a right breast tumor (42 mm in axial dimension) with adjacent small nodules and metastatic lymphadenopathy at Rt and Lt axillary region and a metastatic tumor at left pectoralis major muscle.
      • enlarged thyroid gland with mutiple low attenuated lesions up to 31mm.
      • small Lt pleural effusion.
      • osteolytic metastasis in the ribs (multiple), spine, and pelvic bones (iliac bones, sacral ala).
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • metastatic lymphadenopathy in Rt mammary region and visceral compartment.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • a Rt hepatic cyst in S6 measuring 13mm.
  • Impression:
    • Rt breast cancer with regional and distant LNs, chest wall, and bones metastases.
    • no lung tumor.
    • thyroid goiter r/o tumors.
• 2023-12-16 MRI - L-spine
  • Finding
    • Compression fracture of T12-L1. Some osteolytic lesins in bony structures. Extramedullary lesions at T7 and T12 with thecal sac compression. Spondylolisthesis at L4/5. Bulging disc at C4/5, C5/6, C6/7, T9/10, T10/11, L1/2, L2/3 and L3/4.
    • No ascites.
    • Right liver nodule (1.1cm).
    • Left renal nodule (1.1cm).
  • IMP:
    • In favor of bony metastases as described.
• 2023-12-15 L-spine AP + Lat (including sacrum)
  • Compression fracture of T12 is found.
  • Decreased disc height at L5/S1 is found.
  • Suspected foreign body or tooth like lesion at pelvis. Tertoma?

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• 2025-04-29 ~ 2025-05-10 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bilateral breast invasive carcinoma with bone, lung, liver, and bilateral neck lymph nodes metastases, cT2N3M1, stage IV. IHC revealed ER: positive (strong, 90%), PR: positive (weak, 5%), Her2/neu: equivocal (2+), DISH (-), Ki-67 index: 5%. ECOG performance 4.
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
    • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
    • Bacteremia (Staphylococcus hominis)
    • Acute kidney failure
    • Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma
    • Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Malignant pleural effusion s/p L’t thoracocentesis on 2025-05-02
    • Thyroid papillary Ca, pT1N0M0, stage I s/p bilateral thyroidectomy and left radical neck lymph node dissection with re-implantation of parathyroid gland on 2025/02/11
    • Neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue, VAS 9
    • Urinary tract infection (Escherichia coli)
    • Secondary thrombocytopenia
    • Anemia in neoplastic disease
    • Nausea with vomiting
    • Abnormal results of liver function studies
    • Hyperbilirubinemia
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage (Stool occult blood: 4+)
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
  • CC
    • Weakness, nausea, vomiting with poor appetite for two weeks cause by oral chemotherapy medication side effected.
  • Present illness history    
    • This 62-year-old female patient past history had thyroid tumor status post bilateral thyroidectomy and left radical neck lymph node dissection with re-implantation of parathyroid gland on 2025/02/11.
    • The patient was diagnosed with right breast invasive carcinoma with distal lymph nodes and multiple bone metastasis, cT2N3M1, stage IV. IHC revealed ER: positive (strong, 90%), PR: positive (weak, 5%), Her2/neu: equivocal (2+), DISH (-), Ki-67 index: 5% in 2023/12. We explain the neoadjuvant chemotherapy treatment, but the patient decline intravenous chemotherapy treatment.
    • She recevied CDK 4/6 inhibitor with Ibrance 125mg /cap po qdcc and hormone with Femara 2.5mg/tab since 2024/01 to 2024/11.
    • The radiotherapy with 20 Gy/ 5 fx to the left femur metastasis was arranged since 2024/02/20.
    • The bone metastasis and bisphosphonates treatment with Xgeva 120mg SC Q1M since 2024/01
    • Follow whole body PET on 2024/12/20 bilateral breast cancer with bilateral axillary lymph nodes, left upraclavicular lymph nodes, left lung and mutiple bone metastasis. Because multiple new lesions are noted and multiple previous lesions are more evident, comparison with the previous study on 2023/12/21.
    • The patient still decline intravenous chemotherapy treatment. We shifted oral chemotherapy medication with Endoxan 50mg/tab qd + Navelbine 20mg/cap QW135 + Femara 2.5mg/tab since 2025/01.
    • This time, she had weakness, nausea, vomiting and poor appetite for two weeks. Follow laboratory data showed WBC 3080/uL, Neutrophil: 83.2 %, Hgb: 6.1 g/dl, AST: 254 U/L, ALT: 50 U/L, TBI: 1.40 mg/dl, Albumin: 3.3 g/dl, BUN: 47 and Na: 133 mmol/L were noted.
    • Because she had cachexia, poor appetite and anemia cause by chemotherapy side effected. She admitted to our ward for further evaluate and management.   - Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, nutritional support was initiated with SmofKabiven.
    • Anemia was noted, and blood transfusion with 2 units of leukocyte-poor red blood cells (LPRBC) was administered daily for 3 days (4/29–5/1).
    • Port-A catheter insertion was performed on 2025/05/02.
    • The patient developed shallow respiratory patterns, decreased bilateral breath sounds with crackles, and an SpO₂ of 90% on room air.
    • Oxygen was provided via nasal cannula, which improved SpO₂ to a maximum of 96%.
    • A chest X-ray on 5/2 revealed left pleural effusion, for which pigtail catheter insertion and drainage were performed on the same day. The pig-tail drainage with deep blood fluid was noted.
    • We follow laboratory data on on 05/04 showed WBC: 3830, Hb: 8.1 and PLT: 48000 were noted and given trasfusion LPRBC 2U stat.
    • Follow laboratory data on 05/05 showed WBC: 4800, Hb: 9.4 and PLT: 62000, ALT: 60U/L, AST: 316U/L, Bilirubin total: 4.86mg/dl, Bilirubin direct: 2.86mg/dl and potassium: 5.5mmol/L.
    • We given Vitagen 50% add RI 6u ST and Vitacal 40ml ivd stat.
    • The patient’s current condition was discussed with the family and explain the treatment with palliative chemotherapy with Enhertu (self-pay).
    • The patient and family consented to the use and given Enhertu 200 mg was administered on 5/5.
    • Follow laboratory data on 05/06 showed WBC: 3900, Hb: 8.8, Neutrophil: 74, Band: 5.8, PLT: 64000 and potassium: 6.2mmol/L.
    • Kalimate 5mg 1pk po tid, Sodium Bicarbonate 40ml ivd st and Vitagen 50% add RI 6u ST.
    • She mental status drowsy but arousable and felt fatigue.
    • We given PG2 500mg ivd stat and transfusion LPRBC 2U for anemia.
    • She had high fever 38.8C and refollow laboratory data on 05/07 showed WBC: 4230, Hb: 10.1 and PLT: 55000, ALT: 67U/L, AST: 341U/L, Bilirubin total: 6.84mg/dl, Bilirubin direct: 4.76mg/dl and potassium: 6.1mmol/L.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Sintrix 2000mg ivd qd was prescribed.
    • Consulted nephrology for hyperkalemia and suggest potassium-lowering agents was given.
    • She still high fever and shifted antibiotic with Cefim 2000mg ivd q12h and Zyvox 600mg ivd q12h were prescribed.
    • Follow laboratory data on 05/09 noted PLT: 18000 and trasfusion LPR 2U and FFP 4U stat.
    • She had passed tarry stool and stool OB 4+ was noted. We given Takepron 30mg iv stat and qd.
    • Because the general condition was worsen, the liver and renal function was impaired. We fully explained the condition to her family.
    • Dying prepare and family support were done. She passed away at 01:43 on 2025/05/10.
• 2025-05-02 MultiTeam - Psycho-Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2025-04-30
  • Reason for Consultation: Other: Fear of death, lack of understanding of the illness, and many concerns regarding treatment
  • Conclusion:
    • 19. Subjective (Visit on 4/30):
      • The patient was being cared for by a hired caregiver, with her younger brother accompanying her during the visit. The patient insisted on walking to the bathroom to urinate but experienced several episodes of leg weakness along the way. Her brother suggested continuing to use the commode chair, noting that her home is in an apartment and that she has since started using a stair climbing machine.
      • At her follow-up visit, the patient expressed gratitude for the support she received from both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, including a physical therapist who visited her home through a paid family connection.
      • During the last clinic visit, her hemoglobin level was critically low, and the doctor recommended hospitalization for blood transfusion and chemotherapy, which she had previously declined and instead opted for oral medications.
      • The patient expressed reluctance to have a Port-A catheter placed, citing online reports stating the median survival was about 20 months, saying, “If it’s time to go, it’s time to go.” She shared that she talks to her cats, telling them: “Mommy doesn’t know how much longer I can stay with you. You have to recite Amitabha Buddha’s name so you can go to a better place.”
      • She said this brings her peace of mind, and she finds comfort in the mutual companionship with her cats. She used to live separately from her younger brother, but now he helps her. Her mother also passed away peacefully in a hospital - she simply fell asleep and didn’t wake up.
      • She asked, “If chemotherapy doesn’t work, then what happens?” and concluded, “Let’s see what the doctor says. Yes, I should cherish the present. If I want to eat something, I’ll eat it. Everyone is very brave. I’ve also troubled the psychologist a lot.”
    • 15. Objective:
      • 63-year-old female
      • Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023-12
      • Metastases to chest wall, lymph nodes, and multiple bones, including compressive fractures
      • Received radiotherapy + oral targeted therapy and hormonal therapy
      • Switched to oral chemotherapy in January 2025
      • Underwent thyroid cancer surgery on February 11, 2025
      • Admitted on 4/29 due to poor appetite and generalized weakness
      • On 4/30, referred by care coordinator due to emotional distress (fear, worry)
    • 1. Intervention:
      • Provided emotional support regarding self-care and treatment burden
      • Acknowledged patient’s awareness of prognosis
      • Explained the concept of palliative care
      • Encouraged her to focus on the current treatment and self-care
    • (AP) Assessment & Plan:
      • The patient demonstrates awareness of her prognosis and engages in internal dialogue (e.g., “If it’s time to go, it’s time to go” and “recite Amitabha Buddha’s name”) to cope with fear.
      • Although she remains hesitant about chemotherapy, she is willing to proceed with the current treatment plan.
      • Continued follow-up and emotional support are recommended.
  • Counseling Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2025-05-02 10:17
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-05-02 13:02 - Dr. Chen JiaHui: Proceed as advised.
• 2025-04-30 MultiTeam - Discharge Planning
  • Consultation Date: 2025-04-29
  • Reason for Consultation: Other - Discharge readiness screening score ≥ 10
  • Consultation Status: Inpatient case opened
  • 2025-04-30 11:29 - Reported by Guo PinXin
  • Patient Information:
    • 63-year-old female
    • Admitted due to general physical discomfort
    • Currently bedridden and cared for by a foreign caregiver
    • Has a registered disability and is enrolled in long-term care services
    • Currently unable to ambulate, though she can still manage some aspects of daily living independently
    • Resides on the 6th floor of an apartment building
    • Home assistive devices include: cane, walker, and wheelchair
    • Utilizes long-term care transport services and a stair-climbing machine
  • Plan:
    • Continue to assess patient needs to facilitate linkage to appropriate resources
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-04-30 14:25 - Dr. Chen Jia-Hui: Proceed as advised.
• 2025-02-25 MultiTeam - Social Services
  • Consultation Date: 2024-02-20
  • Reason for Consultation: Inpatient with Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS) >= 10
  • Case Status: Case Opened
  • Family Situation:
    • The patient is unmarried and has no children. Both parents are deceased. She lives with her younger brother in a privately owned residence located on the fifth floor of a walk-up apartment (with rooftop extension).
    • The patient is retired, diagnosed with breast cancer with bone metastasis, and receives a monthly pension of approximately TWD 20K, in addition to having two private insurance policies. A privately hired caregiver is providing care during hospitalization.
    • She has multiple siblings (8 brothers and 3 sisters; total 11 siblings, MMMMFMFMM), and she is the seventh child. The co-residing younger brother’s rank is unknown, and although he shows care, he is still employed full-time and has limited availability to assist. Other siblings are mostly married with their own families, maintain stable communication, but the extent of their support is unclear.
  • Primary Issue:
    • Emotional Problems
    • Detail: Anxiety-related emotional distress due to illness
  • Intervention:
    • Emotional Counseling
  • Plan:
    • The patient had previously received an explanation of the hospital’s financial assistance policies. This was reiterated, along with information about potential resources including emergency relief aid, municipal medical assistance, and low-income support programs, with guidance on urgent application procedures. The patient was advised to assess her needs and apply accordingly.
    • Additionally, the social worker provided active listening and emotional support during the visit.
  • Response by: Ma YuYing
  • Response Date: 2024-02-22
  • Physician Response:
    • 2024-02-25 10:18 - Dr. Chen JiaHui: Acknowledged. Proceed as advised.
• 2024-02-25 MultiTeam - Psycho-Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2024-02-20
  • Reason for Consultation: Other – Inpatient cancer patient with Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS) >= 10
  • Conclusion:
  • 19. Subjective (Visit on 2/22):
    • The patient shared that after her last discharge, she began experiencing hip pain, which the doctor explained was due to a previously known metastatic site. During this hospitalization, she underwent five sessions of radiotherapy targeting that region, with a more focused field and increased dose compared to her previous 10-session treatment, which targeted T12–L5.
    • She expressed that if the pain improves after radiotherapy, she would like to begin rehabilitation. Currently, she is able to wear a back brace and use a walker to walk slowly. At home, she plans to ask friends to assist her with care, noting that her younger brother, being male, is not suitable for certain tasks.
    • She shared a light-hearted anecdote: her cat was initially angry and bit her upon seeing her, but then started acting affectionately. She expressed relief that this hospital stay won’t be too long and thanked everyone for their care and support.
  • 15. Objective:
    • Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023-12
    • Multiple bone metastases with compressive fractures
    • Enrolled in palliative co-management on 2023/12/20; previously received supportive care for low mood
    • Admitted on 2024/02/20 for radiotherapy
    • BSRS score: 13 (moderate distress)
  • 1. Intervention:
    • Provided emotional support regarding her discharge care plans and current treatment course
  • (AP) Assessment & Plan:
    • The patient is tolerating treatment well and maintains hope for improved mobility and self-care abilities.
    • Continued support from the healthcare team is encouraged to help her maintain a sense of hope and independence.
  • Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2024-02-23 09:19
  • Physician Response:
    • 2024-02-25 10:18 - Dr. Chen Jia-Hui: Acknowledged.
• 2024-02-22 MultiTeam - Discharge Planning
  • Consultation Date: 2024-02-20
  • Reason for Consultation: Other - Discharge readiness screening score >= 10
  • Consultation Status: Inpatient case opened
  • 2024-02-21 08:55 - Reported by Lo YingRong
  • Patient Information:
    • 62-year-old patient
    • Currently under the care of a hired caregiver, with no tubes or lines in place
    • No registered disability
    • Unmarried, living with younger brother
    • Residence is a rooftop extension on the 5th floor of a walk-up apartment (no elevator)
    • Home assistive devices include: wheelchair, walker, quad cane, and commode chair
  • Plan:
    • Continue to follow up on whether the patient has additional discharge-related needs
  • Physician Response:
    • 2024-02-22 10:11 - Dr. Chen JiaHui: Acknowledged.
• 2025-02-10 ~ 2025-02-13 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Lai JieWen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Neoplasm of thyroid gland, post bilateral thyroidectomy and left radical neck lymph node dissection with re-implantation of parathyroid gland on 2025/02/11
    • Other specified nontoxic goiter
    • Other hypoparathyroidism
  • CC
    • Bilateral neck mass with tightness noticed for a few months.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 63-year-old female patient presented to our General Surgery clinic on 2025/01/03 with bilateral neck mass with tightness noticed for a few days.
    • Physical examination was remarkable for an enlarged bilateral palpable mass over the anterior neck.
    • Ultrasonography of the thyroid revealed enlargement of the thyroid gland with heterogenous echogenicity.
    • Fine needle aspiration of a nodule in the left thyroid lobe showed suspicion of malignancy.
    • After discussion about the possible treatment options, she decided to undergo bilateral thyroidectomy with radical neck lymph node dissection.
    • Surgical indication:
      • Symptom relief neck tightness
      • Tissue proof for pathologic examination
      • Prevention of metastasis and of progression of compression syndromes
    • Under the impression of thyroid cancer, she was admitted to our General Surgery ward for a bilateral thyroidectomy with radical neck lymph node dissection scheduled on 2025/02/11.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she underwent a bilateral thyroidectomy and left radical neck lymph node dissection with re-implantation of parathyroid gland on 2025/02/11.
    • The frozen section showed the presence of papillary carcinoma. We constated post-operative hypocalcemia.
    • She received calcium and calcitriol supplementation.
    • On 2025/02/13, she experienced expiratory wheezing with mild tachycardia. There was no sign of hematoma or compression syndrome.
    • We treated her with inhalation of budesonide. She also suffered from reflux of gastric acid, which was treated with oral famotidine.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharged on 2025/02/13 with outpatient follow-up at our General Surgery clinic.
    • The final pathology report was still pending at the time of discharge.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Antica Syrup (orciprenaline, bromhexine, doxylamine) 10mL QID 4D
    • CaCO3 (calcium carbonate 500mg) 3# TID 4D
    • U-Ca (calcitriol 0.25mcg) 1# BID 4D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 4D
    • Algitab (alginic acid, MgCO3, Al(OH)3; 200mg) 1# TID 4D
• 2024-02-20 ~ 2024-02-27 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with distal lymph nodes and multiple bone metastasis, cT2N3M1, stage IV. IHC revealed ER: positive (strong, 90%),PR: positive (weak, 5%), Her2/neu: equivocal (2+), DISH (-), Ki-67 index: 5%. ECOG performance 3.
    • Wedge compression fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
    • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
    • Diarrhea
    • Low back pain
    • Nausea with vomiting
  • CC
    • Multiple lumps at bilateral breast diagnosed 3 months ago
  • Present illness history
    • This 62-year-old female patient denied past history. This time, she was admitted due to bilateral breast lumps diagnosed 3 months ago.
    • According to chart, she first suffered from low back pain for several months and came to our hospital for help.
    • Lumbar MRI was performed and revealed compression fracture at T12-L1, along with osteolytic lesions in bone structures. Extramedullary lesions were observed at T7 and T12, causing compression of the thecal sac. These findings were suggestive of bony metastases.
    • She was first admitted on 2023/12/16 for further evaluation. Upon admission, tumor workup was performed. Tumor maker revealed elevated CEA, CA199, CA153.
    • Whole body CT showed right breast cancer with regional and distant lymph nodes, chest wall, and bones metastases wihtout lung metastasis.
    • PET also proved multiple bone metastases and surgical intervention was not recommended.
    • She was tranferred to GS ward for further evaluation and management on 2023/12/19. Palliative readiotherpay and rehabiliation program for lower limb weakness were initiated during hospitalization, and target therapy with Ibrance, Femara and XGVA were prescribed. She was discharged on 2024/01/15 under stable condition.
    • After discharge, the patient still complained about severe low back pain, which hampered her walking ability. Bilateral breast lumps were still palpable but no pain or tenderness were noted.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with distal lymph nodes and multiple bone metastasis, she was admitted for scheduled radiotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, radiotherapy with 20 Gy/ 5 fx to the left femur metastasis was arranged since 2024/02/20.
    • Rehabilitation and Chinese medication were also consulted for lower limb weakness and pain.
    • The patient complained about pain and numbness over low back and lower limbs, and analgesics were given for pain control.
    • The patient tolerated radiotherapy well with mild nausea noted.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharged today and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-01-14 MultiTeam - Psycho-Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2024-01-12
  • Reason for Consultation: Emotional distress – including anxiety, fear, depression, anger, shyness, shock, and related emotional responses
  • Conclusion:
    • 19. Subjective (Visit on 1/11):
      • During the visit, the patient was scrolling through her phone while quietly tearing up. She shared that her two cats miss her very much, and she felt distressed about her sudden hospitalization. She had always been very healthy, yet suddenly received a diagnosis of stage IV cancer with bone metastasis.
      • She recalled how previously, just a simple chiropractic session would resolve any pain, but now she can no longer move properly: “Even if I recover, if I can’t move, it’s meaningless.”
      • Initially, she couldn’t even sit in a wheelchair, but now she is able to sit and walk slowly with assistance. However, she is still concerned about toileting at home, and worries about being a burden to her family: “If I can take care of myself, my family won’t have to suffer so much.”
      • She expressed acceptance of mortality: “If it’s time to go, then I have to face it. But I have confidence for 2–3 years. I just hope the treatment won’t be too harsh. If I need chemotherapy, I’ll go for it.”
      • She acknowledged that the doctor seems to have presented all available treatment options and that chemotherapy will require placement of a central venous port.
      • She shared that after being laid off by a foreign bank at age 59, she felt some self-abandonment, which she speculates might have contributed to her illness: “I’ll stay strong. Talking about it like this helps me feel a bit more relieved.”
    • 15. Objective:
      • Developed back pain over the past two months
      • Slipped and fell one month ago
      • On 2023/12/16, pain worsened; hospitalized due to inability to walk long distances
      • Initial diagnosis: breast cancer with multiple bone metastases and compressive fractures
      • Enrolled in palliative co-management on 2023/12/20
      • On 1/10, referred by nurse specialist and palliative care nurse for low mood and psychosocial support
    • 1. Intervention:
      • Provided emotional support, assessed treatment intentions, and explored prognostic awareness and preparation
    • (AP) Assessment & Plan:
      • The patient demonstrates awareness of her prognosis
      • Her pets and family serve as motivators for continuing treatment
      • She is currently tolerating treatment
      • Improved pain control and mobility are key factors in her decision-making for further chemotherapy
      • Request for team discussion and continued support
  • Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2024-01-12 09:13
  • Physician Response:
    • 2024-01-14 21:02 - Dr. Chen JiaHui: Acknowledged.
• 2024-01-08 MultiTeam - Discharge Planning
  • Consultation Date: 2024-01-05
  • Reason for Consultation: Other discharge planning services
  • Consultation Status: Inpatient case opened
  • 2024-01-08 14:26 – Reported by Guo PinXin
  • Patient Information:
    • 62-year-old female, admitted due to discomfort from breast cancer with bone metastasis
    • Currently unable to ambulate due to pain, receiving care from a hired caregiver
    • Phone contact was made with the patient’s younger brother to understand the home caregiving situation
    • Patient lives with her brother in a rooftop extension on the 6th floor of a walk-up building (no elevator)
    • No assistive devices at home
  • Assessment & Plan:
    • The patient does not have a registered disability and is under 65, thus ineligible for Long-Term Care 2.0 services
    • The patient’s brother expressed that he is unable to provide caregiving support
    • He is considering applying for a Barthel Index assessment or short-term placement in a nursing facility, but also has concerns about future rehabilitation needs
    • Will further discuss with the attending physician
    • Ongoing follow-up will be conducted to facilitate linkage to appropriate resources
  • Physician Response:
    • 2024-01-08 15:48 - Dr. Chen JiaHui: Acknowledged.
• 2023-12-22 MultiTeam - Palliative Care
  • Consultation Date: 2023-12-20
  • Response:
    • The patient was newly diagnosed during this admission with right breast cancer with lymph node and multiple bone metastases. The pathology report is still pending.
    • At the time of the visit, the patient was in good spirits and reported no pain when immobile. However, the disease progressed rapidly within a day—the patient, who was previously ambulatory, is now unable to sit up.
    • The palliative care nurse provided an explanation of the palliative co-management program, initiated relationship-building, and assisted with symptom control.
    • The patient, her younger brother, and her nephew (son of her fifth elder brother) all agreed to palliative co-management. The nurse left a contact number for further inquiries related to palliative care and will continue to follow up.
  • Conclusion and Recommendation:
    • Palliative co-management
  • Response by: Chen Hui
  • Response Date: 2023-12-20 17:19
  • Physician Response:
    • 2023-12-22 08:48 - Dr. Chen JiaHui: Acknowledged. Proceed as advised.
• 2023-12-16 ~ 2024-01-15 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with distal lymph nodes and multiple bone metastasis, cT2N3M1, stage IV. IHC revealed ER: positive (strong, 90%),PR: positive (weak, 5%), Her2/neu: equivocal ( 2+), DISH(-), Ki-67 index: 5%. ECOG performance 3.
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
    • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
    • Encounter for antineoplastic target therapy
    • Acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Diarrhea
    • Insomnia
    • Low back pain
    • Hypocalcemia
  • CC
    • low back pain for months and had fall event 2 months ago.
    • lower abdomen area weakness, severe back pain with difficult walk for two days
  • Present illness history
    • This 62-year-old female patient reported no significant underlying systemic diseases or current special medication.
    • According to the patient, she has been experiencing lower back pain for several months, and she had a fall incident two months ago. She sought medical help from a primary care physician (LMD) previously, where imaging revealed compression fractures at T12 and L1, spondylolisthesis at L4-5, and disc herniation at L5-S1. Initially, she underwent osteopathic manipulation therapy, which provided some relief from her symptoms. However, she recently developed weakness in the lower abdomen area, severe back pain, difficulty walking, and weakness in both legs over the course of two days.
    • She visited our Emergency Room (ER) yesterday. Neurological examination revealed normal sensation and muscle strength in all four limbs, with a score of 5. She did not experience numbness in her limbs or incontinence. Medications were prescribed, and she was discharged to her home. Despite taking medication, her severe pain persisted, and she had limited response to the drugs. Consequently, she returned to the ER and was unable to stand due to the pain.
    • A lumbar MRI was performed, which revealed a compression fracture at T12-L1, along with osteolytic lesions in bone structures. Extramedullary lesions were observed at T7 and T12, causing compression of the thecal sac. Additionally, spondylolisthesis was noted at L4/5, and there were bulging discs at multiple levels, including C4/5, C5/6, C6/7, T9/10, T10/11, L1/2, L2/3, and L3/4. These findings were suggestive of bony metastases.
    • Following a consultation with Neurosurgery, the decision was made to admit her for further evaluation and management of her condition.
    • No lumbar surgery.
    • No medical control of osteoporosis.
    • No corticosteroid used.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Upon admission, tumor workup was performed. Tumor maker revealed elevated CEA, CA199, CA153.
    • Whole body CT showed R’t breast cancer with regional and distant LNs, chest wall, and bones metastases wihtout lung metastasis.
    • PET also proved multiple bone metastases and surgical intervention was not recommended.
    • Analgesic agents Morphine 15mg 1# Q8H po (2023/12/19 to 2023/12/31), changed to Etoricoxib 1# QD PO (since 2023/12/31, due to nausea and dizziness) and Dynastat 40mg/vial (Parecoxib) (2023/12/18 to 2023/12/20) 1vial Q12H were administered for severe back pain.
    • She couldn’t out of bed because severe back pain. She was tranferred to GS ward for further evaluation and management on 2023/12/19.
    • We consulted Dr. Wang for palliaitve RT on 2023/12/27 and plan to deliver 30 Gy/ 10 fx to the T12-L5 spines and bil. iliac bone metastases.
    • We also consulted Rehabilitation for bedside PT programs to train trunk and lower limbs muscle strength and endurance.
    • However, she had tarry stool and EGD showed Gastric ulcers, Forrest classification type III which suggested high dose PPI use on 2023/12/25.
    • Takepron IV form was administered from 2023/12/25 to 2024/01/07, then changed to oral form.
    • We started Femara and XGeva on 2023/12/27.
    • We also apllied Ibrance for target therapy, which was not passed by NHI. She started self pay Ibrance since 2024/01/04.
    • We asked rehabilitation Dr about takeover her for hospitalized rehabilitation, but the doctor refused it due to no indication.
    • We also combined Chinese Medicine for breast cancer treatment. She compalined diarrhea since 2024/01/05 and we added Smecta for symptoms relief.
    • We then consulted discharge team for discharge preparation. We kept current medication and let her discharged on 2024/01/15.
  • Discharge prescription
    • loperamide 2mg 2# BID 5D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 4D if insomnia
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Takepron (lanosprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 4D before breakfast
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 125mg) 1# QDCC 9D
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3gm) 1# TID 4D

[surgical operation]

• 2025-05-02
  • Surgery
    • Port-A insertion, L’t after L’t cephalic vein exploration        
  • Finding
    • We explore and identify the L’t cephaic vein & use cutdown method to insert the 7 Fr cathter into it. We also use intra-operative EKG to check its position.   
• 2025-02-11
  • Surgery
    • Bil. thyroidectomy + L’T radical neck lymph node dissection + re-implant of parathyroid gland
  • Finding
    • Hard, ill-defined tumor mass over L’T thyroid gland with left SCM muscle extension noted; frozen section: malignancy
    • Grossly regional lymphadenopathy over LN III-IV & VI noted
    • prophylastic parathyroid gland re-implant was done over right SCM

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-05 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 200mg D5W 250mL 100mL 90min
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-24 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • s/p sternotomy with metalic wire fixation of the sternum.
  • Pleural effusion over left side is found.
• 2025-04-15 TransEsophageal Echocardiography, TEE
  • Findings
    • LVEF(%) = 59.8
  • Conclusion:
    • preserved LV systolic function
    • hypokinesia of septum
    • mild MR
    • no MS, AR, AS
• 2025-04-14 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-04-11 CT - chest
  • Indication: CAD (3VD) for CABG access
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Cardiomegaly is noted. Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Minimal bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • Some linear fibrotic change at right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found.
    • Calcification of aorta and its branches are found.
    • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
    • Enlarged prostate measuring 5.08cm is found.
  • Imp:
    • Calcified coronary arteries with bilateral mild pleural effusion.
• 2025-04-11 05:01 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
  • Left anterior fascicular block
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anteroseptal infarct, possibly acute
  • T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-04-10 13:35 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Left axis deviation
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
• 2025-04-10 11:44 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of DM, HTN and Hypercholesterolemia.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with Recent myocardial infarction.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed.
    • Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right radial artery where a 6F sheath was inserted.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 .cc.
    • The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 11000) and NTG ( Dosage = 200).
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 40.5
    • Left Main :
      • heavy calcfication with 61% stenosis, bifurcation lesion, Medina (1,1,1)
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • middle LAD 95% (near total occlusion) with TIMI 1~2 flow
      • D1 ostium 44% stenosis
    • Left Circumflex :
      • ostium and proximal LCX total occlusion
      • middle and distal LCx was seem by collateral form LAD and RCA
    • Right Coronary :
      • proximal RCA 50% stenosis
      • middle RCA 40% stenosis.
  • In conclusion :
    • Coronary artery disease, Syntax score 40.5, LM and triple vessel disease, m-LAD near total occlusion
  • Recommendation :
    • Because of LAD territory EKG change with m-LAD near total occlusion and high Syntax score, we discuss with patient himself about POBA LAD lesion only, then consider CABG, he understand it. (No familes at bed side)
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD, Pre-DS = 99%
      • MLD/RVD=0.12/2.61 mm → 1.35/2.19 mm, Post Balloon DS = 39%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.
      • Guide Wire: Asahi SION.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryujin. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 7 atmospheres. not dilated sion
      • Balloon2: Boston NC Emerge. 2.75 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres. baloon rupture
      • LAD flow decreasing and blood pressure dowm
      • IABP was implanted via right femoral artery access
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryujin. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 7 atmospheres. still not dilated, LAD flow recovery
      • Balloon3: Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • After POBA, LAD flow improved to TIMI-3, but mild plaque shift to D1, D1 stim 47% narrrowing after POBA
    • LM, Pre-DS = 61%
      • MLD/RVD=1.44/3.5 mm → 1.77/3.49 mm, Post Balloon DS = 49%.
      • Balloon: Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm.
  • In conclusion :
    • Coronary artery disease, Syntax score 40.5, LM and triple vessel disease, m-LAD near total occlusion s/p POBA with Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm for LM and m-LAD near total occlusion
    • Temporal cardiogenic shock s/p IABP via right femoral access
  • Renommendation :
    • Aspirin and enoxaparin using
    • Consulted CVS for prepare operation
    • consulted social worker
    • Arrange 2D echo.
• 2025-04-10 05:41 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Left axis deviation
  • poor R wave progression
• 2025-04-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (118 - 61) / 118 = 48.31%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 48.5
  • Conclusion: (under IABP support)
    • Dilated LV with akinesia of mid-to-apical septum, whole apex; impaired LV systolic function.
    • Preserved RV systolkic function.
    • Septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure; mildly dilated LA.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
    • Some VPCs.

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-05 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Yang KaiWen
  • Prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 14D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Diovan FC (valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Glyxambi (empagliflozin 25mg, linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 2# BID 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-04-10 ~ 2025-04-25 POMR Cardiac Surgery Yang KaiWen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Coronary artery disease, Syntax score 40.5, Left Main and triple vessel disease, m-LAD near total occlusion s/p POBA with Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm for LM and m-LAD near total occlusion post coronary artery bypass graft on 114/04/15
    • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Cardiogenic shock post intra-aortic balloon pump (2025/04/10-13)
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Sudden of chest pain , shortness of breath, and cold sweats after dinner, which began at 6:00 PM on 2025-04-09.    
  • Present illness history
    • A 78-year-old male with history of Diabetes Mellitus for 20+ years and Hypertension for several years under clinic follow-up. This time, he had presented with chest pain (pressure sensation; pain scale: 10), shortness of breath, and cold sweats after dinner, which began at 6:00 PM on 2025-04-09. He also experienced nausea and vomiting. The pain had no radiation. Pre-hospital care included the administration of 300 mg of Bokey and one dose of NTG by EMT.
    • In the emergency department, his vital signs were stable with a blood pressure of 149/83 mmHg, a pulse of 62 bpm, a temperature of 36.3°C, and a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute. An elevated hs-Troponin I level was noted. Cardiology was consulted and recommended emergent PCI if there was persistent chest pain, ECG changes, or hemodynamic instability.
    • Cardiac catheterization was performed and revealed coronary artery disease (3VD) s/p PCI to LAD. Under the impression of NSTEMI, he was admitted to the Medical Intensive Care Unit for further management and monitoring.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted to CCU and received oxygen therapy, IABP, medication including enoxaparin, DAPT, PPI, diuretics, antilipemic agent, antiarrhythmic agent, beta-blocker, ARB and insulin.
    • Arrange heart echo which showed LVEF 48.5%; 1) Dilated LV with akinesia of mid-to-apical septum, whole apex; impaired LV systolic function. 2) Preserved RV systolkic function. 3) Septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure; mildly dilated LA. 4) Mild MR; mild TR. 5) Some VPCs.consult CVS for CABG evaluate and prepare intervension on 2025/04/12.
    • When his hemodynamic stable, removed IABP on 2025/04/13. However, anxiety mood, chest tightness was found, add nitrates titration, xanax for him, arrange chest CT for intervension prepare which revealed calcified coronary arteries with bilateral mild pleural effusion. Thus, the patient received CABG on 2025/04/15 then transferred to SICU for post-operation care.
    • During SICU, maintian hemodynamic stable. Pain control with Morphine PRN. Fever was found, check S/C, B/C, U/C and antibiotic shifted to Sintrix.
    • Under hemodynamic stable, he was transferred to ward for care.
    • After he was transferred to the ward, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and wound care were given.
    • Antibiotic was discontinued after all culture result negative. After the treatment, his general condition gradually improved. He was discharged on 2025/04/25 under stable condition for further OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Diovan FC (valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 3D
    • Glyxambi (empagliflozin 25mg, linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 2# BID 3D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 3D

2025-05-14

[Subjective]

medication adherence and safety monitoring

• patient unreachable, spoke to emergency contact Ms. Chen Shu-Mei
  • patient reportedly adherent to all medications, especially antiplatelets
  • no complaints of adverse effects or medication intolerance
• blood pressure and glucose self-monitoring
  • home glucose readings reported normal by caregiver
  • isolated low blood pressure event last week before sleep
    • consistent measurement method; no recurring trend observed this week

bleeding risk counseling

• caregiver advised to monitor for signs of bleeding
  • including easy bruising, dark stools, hematuria
  • instructed to seek medical attention if such symptoms occur

[Objective]

antiplatelet and cardiovascular medication review - on Bokey (aspirin 100 mg QD) and Plavix (clopidogrel 75 mg QD) - on Concor (bisoprolol 5 mg QD), Diovan FC (valsartan 80 mg QD), Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg QD), Spiron (spironolactone 25 mg QD)

glycemic control regimen

• on Glyxambi (empagliflozin 25 mg + linagliptin 5 mg QD), Uformin (metformin 500 mg BID), Toujeo (insulin glargine) 10 units QD
• HbA1c 9.5% on 2025-04-11 indicating poor prior control
• blood glucose 148–368 mg/dL during 2025-04-10 to 2025-04-17

BP/glucose trend

• one event of lower BP last week (value not provided), none recurrent
• BP reportedly normalized this week

recent labs and hemodynamic status

• Hb 10.2 g/dL, PLT 259 x10^3/uL (2025-04-24)
• eGFR 93.93 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-24)
• no current bleeding signs reported

[Assessment]

medication adherence adequate

• patient reportedly compliant with post-discharge regimen, especially antiplatelets
• adherence to glucose and BP self-monitoring behavior appropriate

no current bleeding or cardiovascular complications

• despite dual antiplatelet therapy, no bleeding episodes reported
• transient low BP not recurrent, possibly unrelated to medication

glycemic status improved, but high-risk background persists

• prior HbA1c 9.5% reflects chronic suboptimal control
• current glucose reportedly stable, but no numerical verification available
• continued risk of cardiovascular events if glycemic control deteriorates

[Plan / Recommendation]

monitor for bleeding complications

• caregiver instructed to watch for melena, gum bleeding, hematuria, unexplained bruising
  • prompt ER visit advised if symptoms appear

reinforce medication and lifestyle adherence

• continue dual antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention
• maintain beta-blocker, statin, and ARB for cardiac remodeling and risk control
• reinforce low-sodium, low-fat, high-fiber dietary recommendations

glycemic follow-up and titration

• encourage consistent glucose logging and provide actual data
• consider endocrinology referral if glycemic targets unmet

BP monitoring and threshold guidance

• continue bedtime BP measurement
  • advise follow-up if BP persistently <100/60 mmHg with symptoms
• avoid dehydration and monitor for orthostatic symptoms

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-14 (not posted)

A 78-year-old male with a long-standing history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension presented on 2025-04-09 with NSTEMI complicated by cardiogenic shock. Coronary angiography revealed critical LM and triple-vessel disease (Syntax score 40.5) including m-LAD near-total occlusion. He underwent POBA to m-LAD and LM on 2025-04-10, required IABP support until 2025-04-13, and received CABG on 2025-04-15. He subsequently stabilized, was transferred from SICU to the ward, and was discharged on 2025-04-25 under stable condition with a comprehensive medication plan.

Problem 1. Coronary artery disease with high-risk anatomy post-NSTEMI and CABG

• Objective
  • Cardiac catheterization on 2025-04-10 revealed:
    • LM: 61% stenosis, calcified, Medina (1,1,1) bifurcation lesion
    • m-LAD: 95% near-total occlusion with TIMI 1–2 flow
    • LCX: total occlusion proximally with retrograde collateral flow
    • RCA: 50% proximal, 40% mid stenosis
    • Syntax score = 40.5 (Catheterization 2025-04-10)
  • POBA to m-LAD and LM using Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon, followed by IABP insertion due to hypotension (Catheterization 2025-04-10)
  • CABG performed on 2025-04-15 (operative record), LVEF improved to 59.8% on 2025-04-15 (TEE 2025-04-15)
  • ECG: Anteroseptal and inferior infarct features (ECG 2025-04-11)
• Assessment
  • The patient presented with NSTEMI, high Syntax score, and LM involvement, fulfilling guideline indications for surgical revascularization. Initial balloon angioplasty was appropriate as a temporizing strategy, given unstable hemodynamics.
  • Post-operative improvement in LVEF from 48.5% (echo 2025-04-10) to 59.8% (TEE 2025-04-15) supports effective reperfusion.
  • No further cardiac complications or arrhythmias post-CABG noted in the records.
• Recommendation
  • Continue dual antiplatelet therapy with Bokey (aspirin) and Plavix (clopidogrel) at least 12 months post-CABG.
  • Maintain optimal medical therapy: beta-blocker (Concor), ARB (Diovan), statin (Crestor), and strict glycemic control.
  • Cardiac rehabilitation and periodic echocardiographic monitoring are advised; LVEF re-evaluation in 3 months.
  • Periodic ECG and monitoring for atrial arrhythmias or conduction delays warranted due to history of ischemia and fascicular block.

Problem 2. Cardiogenic shock status post-IABP support

• Objective
  • Shock developed post-PCI on 2025-04-10, requiring IABP insertion (Catheterization 2025-04-10)
  • Hemodynamic stability restored, IABP removed on 2025-04-13 (hospital course)
  • Blood pressure stable at 134/80 mmHg (vital sign 2025-04-10), no recurrence reported
  • Blood gases under IABP (2025-04-10 to 2025-04-15) showed good oxygenation and metabolic compensation
• Assessment
  • Cardiogenic shock was transient, likely caused by ischemia and poor forward flow due to m-LAD occlusion.
  • Successful reperfusion and mechanical support bridged to surgical revascularization.
  • Recovery was uncomplicated, suggesting favorable myocardial reserve.
• Recommendation
  • No further IABP support currently indicated; continue guideline-directed heart failure therapy (Concor, Diovan, Spiron).
  • Monitor for recurrent hypotension or signs of pump failure.
  • Continue low threshold for BNP and troponin reassessment if symptoms recur.

Problem 3. Anemia and thrombocytopenia post-operatively

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin dropped from 15.2 g/dL (2025-04-10) to a nadir of 9.0 g/dL (2025-04-17), improved to 10.2 g/dL (2025-04-24)
  • Platelet count dropped from 173 x10³/uL (2025-04-10) to 69 x10³/uL (2025-04-17), improved to 259 x10³/uL (2025-04-24)
  • Peripheral smear: no blasts or atypical forms noted; no evidence of DIC; INR/APTT within normal (2025-04-15)
• Assessment
  • The temporal trend suggests perioperative anemia due to surgical blood loss and dilutional effect.
  • Thrombocytopenia likely multifactorial: dilution, transient consumption post-CABG, or enoxaparin effect.
  • Resolution without intervention supports benign course.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC weekly in the first post-op month to ensure continued recovery.
  • Assess iron stores (ferritin, TSAT) and consider supplementation if anemia persists.
  • Rule out occult bleeding if Hb drops or platelets fall again.

Problem 4. Acute inflammatory response with transient renal impairment

• Objective
  • CRP peaked at 12.7 mg/dL (2025-04-16), normalized to 0.6 mg/dL (2025-04-24)
  • Creatinine peaked at 1.18 mg/dL (2025-04-16), normalized to 0.84 mg/dL (2025-04-24), eGFR improved to >90
  • Urinalysis on 2025-04-16: glucosuria 4+, ketonuria 2+, mild proteinuria and hematuria
• Assessment
  • CRP elevation and leukocytosis likely reflect post-op systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS); all cultures negative, antibiotics stopped.
  • AKI likely prerenal, multifactorial (hypoperfusion, medication), with rapid recovery and no electrolyte imbalance.
  • Urinalysis suggests transient hyperglycemia and ketone production; likely stress-related.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current medications, but monitor renal function and urinalysis monthly.
  • Reinforce hydration, glycemic control with Glyxambi and Uformin.
  • Educate about AKI prevention and NSAID avoidance.

Problem 5. Diabetes mellitus with poor long-term control

• Objective
  • HbA1c = 9.5% (2025-04-11)
  • Glucose ranged 148.4–367.8 mg/dL during hospitalization
  • Current regimen includes Glyxambi (empagliflozin + linagliptin), Uformin (metformin), and insulin glargine (10 units)
• Assessment
  • Poor glycemic control pre-hospitalization increases CV risk.
  • In-hospital glucose control variable; post-CABG stress hyperglycemia likely contributed.
  • Combination therapy is guideline-concordant; use of SGLT2i is appropriate in post-CABG DM patients with preserved renal function.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess insulin needs and titrate glargine dose based on fasting glucose trend.
  • Schedule endocrinology referral for long-term glycemic optimization.
  • Monitor for genitourinary infections due to SGLT2i use.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-13 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: CAD with DVD
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with Stage PCI for STEMI.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed.
    • Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right radial artery where a 5/6F sheath was inserted.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion.
    • The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 150cc.
    • The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 6000IU) and NTG (Dosage = 600mcg).
  • Activated Clotting Time and BP
    • The measurement data of ACT was 318 S(ACT 1) and 214 S(ACT2).
  • Finding Summary
    • LAD-M : 86% stenosis, Type: C, TIMI: (3)
    • LAD-P : 60% stenosis, Type: B2, TIMI: (3)
    • Syntax Score = 7
  • In conclusion :
    • Left Main : Patent
    • Left Anterior Descending : a 60% stenosis at proximal LAD; a 86% stenosis at middle LAD (Medina 1-1-0)
    • Left Circumflex : s/p stenting at proximal LCx to OM-1 branch without significant instent restenosis; no dissection flap noted at OM-1 shaft to distal OM on angiographically.
    • Right Coronary : Insignificant atherosclerosis changes
  • Conclusion
    • Coronary artery disease, dual vessel CAD, with 60% stenosis at proximal LAD; a 86% stenosis at middle LAD (Medina 1-1-0) ; s/p stenting at proximal LCx to OM-1 branch without significant instent restenosis; no dissection flap noted at OM-1 shaft to distal OM on angiographically and Insignificant atherosclerosis changes at RCA.
  • Recommendation
    • PCI for proximal to middle LAD.
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD-M, Pre-DS = 86%
      • MLD/RVD=0.44/3.24 mm → 1.57/3.17 mm, Post Balloon DS = 50%, Dissection B.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.
      • Guiding catheter2: Boston OptiCross HD.
      • Guide Wire: Asahi SION BLUE. Note: at LAD.
      • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION. Note: at DB-1.
      • IVUS indication: long diffuse lesion 35mm.
      • IVUS showed M-LAD lesion intimal to intimal luminal area of 3.67mm^2 (1.98x2.29mm) and 6.98mm^2 (2.83x3.13mm).
      • Balloon: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres. Note: Type B dissection after POBA.
      • Stent: Medtronic RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 3.0 X 26 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres. (NHI paid for type B dissection and residual stenosis ]40% after 1:1 POBA dilatation and co-expense for cost difference)
      • Balloon2: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon3: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Final IVUS study showed adequate stent expansion, well plaque apposition and no stent edge dissection.
      • M-LAD luminal arae of 7.86mm^2(3.06x3.24mm) and P-LAD luminal area of 9.45mm^2(3.39x3.56mm).
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.00/3.37 mm Stent DS = 11% residual stenosis.
    • -LAD-P, Pre-DS = 60%
      • MLD/RVD=1.47/3.67 mm → 2.21/3.57 mm, Post Balloon DS = 38%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.
      • Guiding catheter2: Boston OptiCross HD.
      • Guide Wire: Asahi SION BLUE. Note: at LAD.
      • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION. Note: at DB-1.
      • Balloon: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Medtronic RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres. Note: self paid stent.
      • Balloon2: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon3: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.30/3.55 mm Stent DS = 7% residual stenosis.
    • We also performed LCx-OM IVUS study to assess prior dissection at OM- shaft to distal OM occured in prior PCI intervention.
    • IVUS (OM) showed healed intima without dissection entry site.
  • In conclusion :
    • Coronary artery disease, dual vessel CAD, with 60% stenosis at proximal LAD; a 86% stenosis at middle LAD (Medina 1-1-0) ; s/p stenting at proximal LCx to OM-1 branch without significant instent restenosis; no dissection flap noted at OM-1 shaft to distal OM on angiographically and Insignificant atherosclerosis changes at RCA.
    • S/P PTCA for middle LAD with drug eluting stent (RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 3.0 X 26 mm), successful, from 86% stenosis lesion reduced to 11% residual stenosis.
    • S/P PTCA for proximal LAD with drug eluting stent (RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 3.5 X 15 mm.), successful, from 60% stenosis lesion reduced to 7% residual stenosis.
  • Recommendation :
    • Keep DAPT
• 2024-12-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (125 - 60) / 125 = 52.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 51
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 50
  • Conclusion:
    • Borderline LV systolic function with lateral wall hypokinesia
    • Septal hypertrophy;
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-12-15 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider inferolateral ischemia
  • T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-12-14 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: CAD with DVD
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of Epigastric pain for 1 day.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with Infero-lateral wall STEMI.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed.
    • Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right radial artery where a 6F sheath was inserted.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion.
    • The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 200cc.
    • The patient was treated with Heparin(Dosage=7000IU) and NTG(Dosage=300mcg).
  • Activated Clotting Time and BP
    • The measurement data of ACT was 318 S(ACT 1) and 234 S(ACT2).
  • Finding Summary
    • LCX-OM1 : 100% stenosis, Type: C, TIMI: (0)
    • LCX-P : 71% stenosis, Type: C, TIMI: (3)
    • Syntax Score = 19
  • In conclusion :
    • Left Main : Patent
    • Left Anterior Descending : a 80% stenosis at middle LAD
    • Left Circumflex : 71% stenosis at proximal LCx, total thrombotic occlusion at OM-1 branch
    • Right Coronary : a 34% stenosis at middle RCA, diffuse atherosclerosis changes at PDA
  • Intervention Summary
    • LCX-OM1, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/3.50 mm → 1.42/3.40 mm, Post Balloon DS = 58%, Dissection D.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.5.
      • Guiding catheter2: Boston OptiCross HD. Note: for long diffuse lesion ]35mm.
      • Guide Wire: Asahi SION BLUE. Note: at LCx-OM.
      • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION. Note: at D-LCx.
      • Balloon: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • IVUS indication: for long diffuse ]35mm lesion.
      • IVUS showed lesion site intimal to intimal luminal area of 5.09mm^2(2.06x3.18mm) and 17.62mm^2(4.70x4.81mm), plaque burden 71%. Distal reference site intimal to intimal luminal area of 9.14mm^2(3.23x3.53mm) and 13.37mm^2(4.00x4.26mm).
      • Intramural hematoma was noted at distal lesion site.
      • During positioning for stent placement, we noted type D spiral dissection occured at middle to distal LCx with distal TIMI-1 flow.
      • IVUS study was performed, showed enlarging intramural hematoma size.
      • Balloon2: Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm. Pressure: 2 atmospheres. Note: at very distal OM.
      • Balloon3: Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm. Pressure: 4 atmospheres. Note: at distal OM.
      • IVUS checked after cutting balloon angioplasty, showed hematoma release.
      • Stent: Biosensor Biomatrix Alpha DES. 3.5 X 29 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres. (NHI paid with co-expense for cost difference due to AMI)
      • Balloon4: Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres. Note: at middle shaft of OM.
      • Balloon5: Boston NC Emerge. 3.5 X 29 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon6: Boston Wolverine Cutting balloon. 3.0 X 10 mm. Pressure: 4 atmospheres. Note: at distal OM.
      • =→ Final IVUS study showed P-LCX instent luminal area of 14.58mm^2(4.12x4.58mm); OM lesion site luminal area of 8.23mm^2(3.02x3.42mm) and distal dissection area luminal area of 4.90mm^2(2.28x2.69mm) to 5.40mm^2(2.55x2.72mm).
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.39/3.71 mm Stent DS = 9% residual stenosis.
    • LCX-P, Pre-DS = 71%
      • MLD/RVD=1.21/4.14 mm → 1.59/3.56 mm, Post Balloon DS = 55%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.5.
      • Guiding catheter2: Boston OptiCross HD.
      • Guide Wire: Asahi SION BLUE. Note: at LCx-OM.
      • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION. Note: at D-LCx.
      • Balloon: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Biosensor Biomatrix Alpha DES. 4.0 X 24 mm. Pressure: 9 atmospheres. (NHI paid with co-expense for cost difference due to AMI)
      • Balloon2: Boston NC Emerge. 3.5 X 29 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation for stent junction.
      • Balloon3: Boston NC Emerge. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.72/4.04 mm Stent DS = 8% residual stenosis.
  • In conclusion :
    • Coronary artery disease, dual vessel CAD, with 80% stenosis at middle LAD, 71% stenosis at proximal LCx, total thrombotic occlusion at OM-1 branch and a 34% stenosis at middle RCA, diffuse atherosclerosis changes at PDA.
    • S/P PTCA for OM branch, with drug eluting stent (Biomatrix Alpha DES. 3.5 X 29 mm), successful, from 100% occlusion reduced to 9% residual stenosis.
    • S/P PTCA for P-LCX, with drug eluting stent (Biomatrix Alpha DES. 4.0 X 24 mm), successful, from 71% stenosis lesion reduced to 8% residual stenosis.
  • Recommendation :
    • Keep DAPT medication.
    • Cease smoking and control lipid.
    • Stage PCI for M-LAD lesion and re-look LCx dissection site.
• 2024-12-14 11:00 ECG
  • Right sided EKG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Inferoposterior injury pattern
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
  • No RV infarction
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-12-14 10:55 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST elevation consider inferolateral injury or acute infarct
  • Consider posterior wall infarct
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2025-05-13 SOAP Cardiology Lin ShuangJin
  • A/P
    • DAPT: 2024/12/14-2025/09/14
    • SAPT: aspirin
  • Prescription x3
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D hold once if HR < 60
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2025-05-13 ~ 2025-01-15 POMR Cardiology Lin ShuangJin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • 2-vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stents stenting for left anterior descending coronary artery by 2 DES on 2025/01/13
    • Coronary artery disease, two vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent for obtuse marginal (OM) branch and proximal left circumflex coronary artery on 2024/12/14
    • Ischemic heart disease     
    • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • exertional dyspnea while walking uphill in the recent 1~2 months.   - Present illness history
    • This 45 y/o male with past history of (1) ST elevation myocardial infarction, two vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent for obtuse marginal (OM) branch and proximal left circumflex coronary artery on 2024/12/14 and under regular Brilinta and Bokey control. (2) active smoker and has been smoking 0.5-1 pack a day for 20+ years.
    • According to patient’s statement and medical record, he still complained about mild chest tightness, lasting for several hour, but the symptom was improved after PCI.
    • He also complained about exertional dyspnea while walking uphill. However, he denied radiated pain (-), nausea and vomiting (-), palpitation (-), diaphoresis (-).
    • EKG on 2024/12/15 showed T invertion over II, III, aVF, V4, V5, V6. Cardiac echo on 2024/12/16 showed (1) LVEF: 50% (2) borderline LV systolic function with lateral wall hypokinesia (3) preserved RV systolic function.
    • After well discussion with indication, risk and benefit of cardiac catheterization, the patient and his family agreed with the procedure. The patient was admission for scheduled cardiac catheterization and PCI prn on 2025/01/13.        
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During admission, cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2025/01/13 after well explained the risk and the procedures to the patient and family.
    • Coronary angiography was done via right radial artery smoothly, which revealed 2-vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stents stenting for left circumflex coronary artery.
    • After intervention, we kept DAPT use. The right wrist cath wound healed well. Mild ecchymosis developed but there was no hematoma or bruit. - After above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually.  He also deniend chest tightness or dizziness.
    • Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2025/01/15 and OPD followed up was arranged.  
  • Discharge Prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 5D
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Praluent Soln for Inj (alirocumab 75mg) 1# SC QD 3D (self-paid)
• 2024-12-14 ~ 2024-12-17 POMR Cardiology Lin ShuangJin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Coronary artery disease, two vessel disease, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent for obtuse marginal (OM) branch and proximal left circumflex coronary artery on 2024/12/14
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • intermittent chest tightness since 2024/12/13, and chest tightness recurred at 9 am on 2024/12/14, accompanied by cold sweat and radiation to the jaw and bilateral forearms
  • Present illness history
    • This 44 years old man patient is an active smoker and has been smoking 0.5-1 pack a day for 20+ years. He denied any major systemic disease or operation history.
    • This time, he was admitted with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) through our emergency department (ED). According to the patient self and his family description, he has had intermittent chest tightness since 2024/12/13, and chest tightness recurred at 9 am on 2024/12/14, accompanied by cold sweat and radiation to the jaw and bilateral forearms. The character was dull pain with compressive sensation.
    • The patient was relieved after rest. Associated symptoms included epigastric pain and nauseas. He was sent to our ED for management.
    • At ED, the vital signs showed BT 35.7 degree, PR 79, RR 16, BP 162/113 mmHg.
    • Complete EKG showed ST elevation, consider inferolateral injury or acute infarct.
    • Cardiology was consulted and emergent coronary angiogram (CAG) was arranged after informed consent.
    • Dual anti-platelet agents (Aspirin and Brilinta) loading was given.
    • The CAG on 2024/12/12 resulted Coronary artery disease, two vessel disease. Percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent for obtuse marginal (OM) branch and proximal left circumflex coronary artery were performed with successful.
    • Under the impression of ST elevation myocardial infarction. The patient was admitted to ICU for further care.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission to ICU, dual antiplatelet agent with Bokey plus Brilinta and beta blocker with Concor were given for AMI.
    • We also use statins to treat hyperlipidemia and Nexium to prevent peptic ulcers. Cons-K was also given to correct hypokalemia (K: 3.4). Echocardiography was done on 2024/12/16, which showed LVEF: 51%; borderline LV systolic function with lateral wall hypokinesia, septal hypertrophy.
    • His condition was relatively stable, he was transferred to cardiovascular (CV) general ward on 2024/12/16.
    • When the patient arrived in the CV ward, his consciousness was clear and physical examination showed clear breathing sound, regular heart rate without murmur, no pitting edema over bilateral lower leg.
    • The telemetry ECG has been closely monitoring his heart rate and heart rhythm. Ongoing treatment prescribed in the ICU included Bokey plus Brilinta and Concor.
    • The physiotherapist was consulted for cardiopulmonary muscle endurance training and muscle strengthening exercise; the pharmacist was consulted for medication education; the dietitian was consulted for diet education.
    • We educated her about lifestyle changes and emphasized the necessity of quitting cigarette smoking. Added payment Praluent for hyperlipidemia control due to high LDL 199mg/dL.
    • By above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually.
    • Under stable hemodynamic status, he was discharged on 2024/12/17 and outpatient follow-up was arranged.He will be Stage PCI for M-LAD lesion and re-look LCx dissection site about 3-4weeks later.     
  • Discharge Prescription
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D hold once if HR < 60
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Praluent Soln for Inj (alirocumab 75mg) 1# SC Q2W on 2024/12/31 and 2025-01-12, self-paid
    • nitrostat 0.6mg 1# SL PRNQD 7D

2025-05-14

[Subjective]

medication use and lifestyle

• patient reports good adherence to current prescriptions
  • includes Bokey (aspirin), Brilinta (ticagrelor), Atozet (ezetimibe + atorvastatin), Blopress (candesartan), and Concor (bisoprolol)
  • understands to hold beta-blocker if HR < 60
• previously experienced excellent LDL-C response to Praluent (alirocumab), but LDL-C rose again upon discontinuation
• currently exercises once per week
  • acknowledges this may be insufficient
• denies current smoking
  • states he has successfully quit
• willing to monitor lipids and adjust medications per physician recommendation

[Objective]

current pharmacotherapy (2025-05-13 SOAP)

• Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg + atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD
• Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID
• Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
• Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD
• Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD, hold if HR < 60

lipid trend

• LDL-C: 199 mg/dL (2024-12-15) → 14 mg/dL (2025-02-17) → 73 mg/dL (2025-05-08)

recent cardiovascular interventions

• PCI with DES ×4 for dual-vessel disease: LCx-OM1 + P-LCx (2024-12-14), M-LAD + P-LAD (2025-01-13)
• DAPT started 2024-12-14, expected to complete 2025-09-14

LV function (2024-12-16 Echo)

• borderline LVEF ~50%, lateral wall hypokinesia, preserved RV function

[Assessment]

dual antiplatelet therapy

• DAPT ongoing as planned for recent PCI (DES x4)
  • patient adherent and tolerating well

lipid control

• significant LDL-C drop with Praluent use
  • rebound upon cessation highlights need for reassessment
• current Atozet therapy maintains LDL-C at 73 mg/dL
  • slightly above ESC target (<55 mg/dL for very high risk)

lifestyle and secondary prevention

• exercise frequency suboptimal (once/week)
• smoking cessation confirmed — positive behavior change
• prior exertional dyspnea (2025-01-13) not reconfirmed since
  • consider resolved, but may merit reassessment if symptoms recur

[Plan / Recommendation]

antiplatelet therapy

• continue Bokey + Brilinta until 2025-09-14, then transition to SAPT (aspirin) if no recurrent ischemia or stent thrombosis

lipid management

• continue Atozet
• schedule lipid panel every 3 months
• discuss re-initiation of Praluent if LDL-C remains >55 mg/dL
• reinforce dietary measures for lipid control

lifestyle reinforcement

• encourage patient to gradually increase exercise frequency (goal ≥3 times/week)
• support maintenance of smoking cessation with positive reinforcement
• refer to cardiac rehab or structured exercise counseling if appropriate

surveillance

• reassess cardiac function (echocardiogram) within next 3–6 months
• monitor HR, renal function, potassium as clinically indicated

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-14 (not posted)

This is a 45-year-old male with a significant history of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) on 2024-12-14, due to dual-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD) involving the LCx-OM1 and LAD. He underwent staged PCI with drug-eluting stents (DES) to the LCx-OM1 and P-LCx (2024-12-14), followed by M-LAD and P-LAD stenting (2025-01-13). He remains on DAPT (aspirin + ticagrelor) with high-intensity lipid-lowering therapy (atorvastatin/ezetimibe + PCSK9 inhibitor alirocumab). He is currently clinically stable without recurrent angina, though he reports exertional dyspnea. His LV systolic function is borderline (EF ~50%) with lateral wall hypokinesia, and labs show marked LDL-C reduction post-treatment (199 → 14 → 73 mg/dL), indicating excellent lipid response.

Problem 1. Coronary Artery Disease with STEMI, post-PCI x4 DES (LCx-OM1, P-LCx, M-LAD, P-LAD)

• Objective:
  • STEMI presentation (ECG 2024-12-14): Inferolateral injury with ST elevation.
  • PCI #1 (2024-12-14): OM1 100% thrombotic occlusion + P-LCx 71% stenosis treated with Biomatrix Alpha DES; IVUS-confirmed dissection and hematoma resolved (Cath 2024-12-14).
  • PCI #2 (2025-01-13): M-LAD (86%) and P-LAD (60%) stented with RESOLUTE ONYX DES; IVUS confirmed good expansion, no residual dissection (Cath 2025-01-13).
  • Discharge stable with improvement in symptoms, no recurrence of chest tightness reported (SOAP 2025-05-13).
• Assessment:
  • Successfully treated dual-vessel CAD with appropriate PCI strategy and high technical success.
  • Follow-up symptoms are minimal (mild exertional dyspnea), likely multifactorial.
  • No evidence of recurrent ischemia; maintained on DAPT.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue DAPT until 2025-09-14; consider aspirin monotherapy thereafter.
  • Reinforce smoking cessation and lifestyle modification.
  • Monitor for exertional angina recurrence, evaluate if progressive.

Problem 2. Borderline LV Systolic Dysfunction with Regional Wall Motion Abnormality

• Objective:
  • LVEF: 50–52% (Echo 2024-12-16) with lateral wall hypokinesia.
  • No mitral regurgitation or RV dysfunction; septal hypertrophy noted.
• Assessment:
  • Likely ischemic cardiomyopathy with regional dysfunction from prior infarct.
  • EF is borderline preserved but requires surveillance due to risk of heart failure progression.
• Recommendation:
  • Maintain beta-blocker (Concor 1.25mg QD) and ARB (Blopress 4mg QD).
  • Consider follow-up echocardiography in 3–6 months.
  • Monitor HR (<60 bpm hold rule for bisoprolol appropriate).

Problem 3. Dyslipidemia with Recent LDL-C Normalization

• Objective:
  • LDL-C: 199 (2024-12-15) → 14 (2025-02-17) → 73 (2025-05-08).
  • Rx: Atozet (atorvastatin 20mg + ezetimibe 10mg) + Praluent (alirocumab 75mg SC Q2W).
• Assessment:
  • Excellent response to intensive lipid-lowering therapy.
  • Likely over-suppression with LDL 14 mg/dL in February; value now at 73 mg/dL may reflect temporary discontinuation or interval variation.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue current regimen if well-tolerated; LDL <55 mg/dL target may still be appropriate post-ACS per ESC guidelines.
  • Monitor lipid panel every 3–6 months.

Problem 4. Hypertension, well controlled

• Objective:
  • Admission BP was elevated (162/113 mmHg, 2024-12-14 ED), but no further hypertensive crises noted.
  • Rx: Blopress (candesartan 4mg QD), Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg QD).
• Assessment:
  • Mild HTN likely stress-induced initially; currently controlled.
  • Both candesartan and bisoprolol appropriate given CAD and LV dysfunction.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue current antihypertensive regimen.
  • Encourage home BP monitoring.

Problem 5. Active Smoking and Lifestyle Risk

• Objective:
  • 20+ year smoking history (0.5–1 pack/day).
  • Advised cessation post-STEMI (2024-12-17).
• Assessment:
  • Ongoing tobacco use remains a major modifiable risk factor.
  • No documented cessation.
• Recommendation:
  • Strongly reinforce smoking cessation, offer pharmacologic support (e.g., varenicline or nicotine patch) and counseling.

Problem 6. Hypokalemia (corrected)

• Objective:
  • Serum K = 3.4 mmol/L on 2024-12-14 and 2025-01-02.
  • Supplemented with Cons-K during admission.
• Assessment:
  • Mild hypokalemia corrected during hospitalization; now normal (K = 4.1 on 2025-01-12).
• Recommendation:
  • Continue to monitor electrolytes, especially under diuretics or poor intake.

701556281

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-17 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Adnexa, left, salpingo-oophorectomy: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 1.
      • IHC stains: Napisin-A (-), p53 (wild type), PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+), Her2/neu: negative (0%).
      • Intraoperative rupture: (+)
    • Adnexa, right, salpingo-oophorectomy: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 1.
      • Napisin-A (-), p53 (wild type), PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+), Her2/neu: negative (0%).
      • Intraoperative rupture: (+)
    • Uterus, endometrium, hysterectomy: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 1, invading < 1/2 myometrial thickness.
      • Located at 0.3 cm from endocervix.
    • Uterus, corpus, hysterectomy: Myoma.
    • Uterus, cervix, hysterectomy: Endocervical polyp.
    • Lymph node, bilateral pelvic, dissection: free (0/19)
    • Lymph node, bilateral para-aortic, dissection: free (0/12)
    • Omentum, omentectomy: free.
    • Small intestine mesentery, biopsy: mesothelial hyperplasia, no malignancy.
    • Note:
      • The case will be discussed at tumor board. An addendum report of the tumor staging and cancer protocol will follow.
    • ADDENDUM:
      • Ovary: pT1c3 pN0 (if cM0) ovarian cancer protocol attached at the end of this report.
      • Endometrium: pT1a pN0, (if cM0); FIGO Stage: IA2; endometrial cancer protocol attached at the end of this report.
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply): Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + small bowel mesentery biopsy)
    • Right ovary: 21.0 x 17.0 x 12.0 cm, 22.8 kg, tumor occupying entire ovary, capsule rupture.
    • Right tube: 5.5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm free.
    • Left ovary: 12.0 x 10.0 x 10. cm, 6.7 kgs. Tumor occupying entire ovary, capsule ruptured.
    • Left tube: 5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm, free.
    • Uterus: 5.7 kgs, 15 x 15 x cm, 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm endometrial tumor, located at 0.3 cm from endocervix and 3.0 cm from hysterectomy cervical margin.
    • Omentum: 25 x 15 x 2 cm, free.
    • Small bowel mesentery biopsy: 0.6 x 0.4 x 0.4cm.
    • Lymph nodes:
      • left iliac lymph nodes
      • left obturator lymph nodes
      • right iliac lymph nodes
      • right obturator lymph nodes
      • left para-aortic lymph nodes
      • right para-aortic lymph nodes
    • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
  • Sections are taken and labeled as:
    • Tissue for frozen section:
      • F2025-00118FSA1-2: right ovarian tumor
      • FSB1-2: left ovary tumor
      • FSC1-2: endometrial tumor
    • Tissue for formalin fixation:
      • F2025-00118A1-8: right ovarian tumor
      • B1-2: left ovary tumor
      • C1: endocervical polyp
      • C2-3: endometrial tumor
      • C4-5: myoma
      • C6: cervix
      • S2025-05811
        • A1: left iliac lymph nodes
        • A2: left obturator lymph nodes
        • A3: right iliac lymph nodes
        • A4: right obturator lymph nodes
        • A5: left para-aortic lymph nodes
        • A6: right para-aortic lymph nodes
        • A7: omentum
        • A8: Small intestine mesentery, biopsy
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Right and left ovarian tumors: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 1.
      • IHC stains: Napisin-A (-), p53 (wild type), PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+), Her2/neu: negative (0%).
      • Capsules of bilateral ovaries: ruptured.
    • Endometrial tumor: Same morphology with invasion < 1/2 thickness of the myometrium.
    • Cervix, endocervix, endocervical polyp, myomas, omentum: benign.
    • Lymph nodes (31 examined): No metastasis.
      • S2025-05811
        • A1: left iliac lymph nodes (0/7)
        • A2: left obturator lymph nodes (0/6)
        • A3: right iliac lymph nodes (0/1)
        • A4: right obturator lymph nodes (0/5)
        • A5: left para-aortic lymph nodes (0/7)
        • A6: right para-aortic lymph nodes (0/5)
    • Small intestine mesentery biopsy: Mesothelial hyperplasia, no malignancy.
• 2025-03-24 Frozen Section
  • FSA1-2: Right ovary: adenocarcinoma.
  • FSB1-2: Left ovary: adnocarcinoma.
  • FSC1-2: uterus, endometrium: adenocarcinoma.
• 2025-03-21 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
• 2025-02-27 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • There are heteregeneous soft tissue tumors (15.1cm in right adenxa and 11.6cm in left adnexa) with heteregeous enhancement, r/o ovarian malignancy.
    • Polypoid tumor in the uterus with myometrial involvement, r/o uterine malignancy.
    • Intramural tumor, 8.4cm in anterior wall of the uterus, r/o uterine myoma.
    • Left adrenal tumor, 1.9cm.
    • There are lymph nodes in the paraaortic region.
    • Presence of ascites.
  • Impression:
    • Bilateral ovarian tumors with ascites, r/o ovarian malignancy.
    • Uterine tumor, r/o uterine malignancy (endometrial malignancy or ESS?).
    • Uterine myoma.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:____(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
      
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T1a(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IA(Stage_value)
• 2025-02-24 Sonography - gynecology
  • Finding
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 144 * 84 mm
      • Myoma: 32 x 27 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 28 x 19 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 94 x 70 mm ,
        Congenital Anomaly:
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 7.3 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
      • LOV:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid
      
    • Other: Ascites(+)
  • IMP:
    • Ascites
    • R/O Pelvis mass with in spetum: 103 x 80 mm
    • Uterine myoma

[consultation]

• 2025-03-25 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • Table consulted for residual tumor over rectum.
    • This 56 y/o female without underlying disease. She had lower abdominal pain/fullness for 3 months and GYN exam revealed huge pelvic mass.
    • The abd CT revealed bilateral ovarian tumours with ascites (15.1cm in right adenxa and 11.6cm in left adnexa), polypoid tumor in the uterus with myometrial involvement, and uterine myomas (intramural, 8.4cm).
    • Tumour markers revealed elevated CA125 (659u/ml), CEA (19.69ng/ml), and CA199 (499.38u/ml).
    • Panendoscope and colonscopy showed no obvious cancer lesion. She received bilateral ureter catheter insertion and debulking surgery on 2025/003/24.
    • Bilateral ovarian and uterine tumor frozen section all show adenocarcinoma.
    • Suboptimal debulking surgery was achieved with residual tumor: maximal diameter about 2x2x2 cm, over rectum.
    • Table consulted for residual tumor over rectum. Sincerely thank you for your help.
  • A
    • no small bowel cancer
    • residual firm tissue severe attach to the rectume
    • suggest: R/T if residual cancer

[surgical operation]

• 2025-04-02
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Port-A (47080B)
      • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left subclavian vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA
• 2025-03-24 14:25
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Bilateral ovarian and uterine tumor
      • Frozen section of bilateral ovaries and uterus: all adenocarcinoma
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + small bowel mesentery biopsy)   - Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: enlarged and disfigured by myoma, papillary mass in uterus cavity, myometrium invasion depth <1/2
    • Adnexa:
      • ROV: 15x13x13 cm mass lesion, capsule intact, intra-op rupture (+)
      • LOV: 12x10x10 cm mass lesion, capsule intact, intra-op rupture (+)
      • with mucinous and papillary content
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: nearly total obliterans due to tumor invasion, severe adhesion with rectum wall.
    • Ascites: yellowish , about 3600 ml
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), right iliac and para-aortic lymph nodes enlargement and induration was noted
    • Omentum: grossly normal, 5mm nodule over small bowel mensentery s/p biopsy
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: grossly normal & smooth
    • Appendix: grossly normal
  • Suboptimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Suboptimal cytoreduction : R2 ( >1 cm after cytoreductive surgery); Residual tumor: maximal diameter about 2x2x2 cm, over rectum
    • Estimated blood loss: 600mL
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion agent:nil
    • 15 J-vac x2 in cul-de-sac       
  • Total ascites: 3600ml, yellowish
  • Bilateral huge ovarian tumor
  • Right ovarian tumor: adenocarcinoma
  • Uterus and left ovarain tumor
  • Left ovarian tumor: adenocarcinoma
  • Uterus: adenocarcinoma
  • Cul de sac: Residual tumor over rectum
  • Bean size tumor noted on small bowel mesentery
  • Lymph nodes (1-6), omentum (7) and small bowel mesentery nodule (8)
• 2025-03-24 13:40
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral ureter catheterization
  • Finding
    • Smooth bladder
    • intact bilateral UO
    • exteranal compression of tumor at posterior wall

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-05-14 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 260mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 590mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-18 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 535mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

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2025-05-14

This is a 56-year-old female diagnosed with bilateral ovarian endometrioid adenocarcinoma, FIGO stage IC (pT1c3N0) and concurrent endometrial adenocarcinoma, FIGO IA2, post-debulking surgery on 2025-02-24. She is currently undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel/carboplatin, having received C1 on 2025-04-18 and admitted for C2 on 2025-05-13. She remains clinically stable (ECOG PS 1) with normalized tumor markers and recovered hematologic profile. No current signs of infection, organ dysfunction, or chemotherapy-related toxicity were identified.

Problem 1. Bilateral ovarian endometrioid adenocarcinoma, pT1c3N0, FIGO stage IC, post-debulking and adjuvant chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Status post extensive debulking surgery including TAH-BSO, lymph node dissection, omentectomy, and mesentery biopsy on 2025-02-24.
  • Pathology confirmed bilateral ovarian endometrioid adenocarcinoma, pT1c3N0, FIGO stage IC (Op note 2025-02-24).
  • Received adjuvant chemotherapy C1 with paclitaxel/carboplatin on 2025-04-18; admitted for C2 on 2025-05-13 (admission note 2025-05-13).
  • Imaging: CT on 2025-02-27 showed bilateral ovarian tumors with ascites and uterine masses suspicious for malignancy.
  • Tumor markers show downward trend:
    • CA125: 659.4 U/mL (2025-02-25) → 25.7 U/mL (2025-04-25)
    • CEA: 19.69 ng/mL (2025-02-25) → 9.06 ng/mL (2025-04-25)
    • CA199: 466.38 U/mL (2025-02-25) → 252.19 U/mL (2025-04-25)
• Assessment
  • This is early-stage high-risk ovarian cancer (T1c3, ascites with malignant cells) per NCCN guidelines (2025), warranting adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • The use of paclitaxel/carboplatin every 3 weeks is guideline-concordant for stage IC epithelial ovarian carcinoma.
  • Tumor markers demonstrate biochemical response; no signs of treatment complications or progression were seen on recent labs or physical exams.
  • Stable clinical status with ECOG PS 1 and no systemic symptoms supports continued therapy (Progress note 2025-05-14).
• Recommendation
  • Continue paclitaxel/carboplatin Q3W with C2 as scheduled on 2025-05-14.
  • Maintain antiemetic prophylaxis: Primperan (metoclopramide) 1# TID AC.
  • Monitor tumor markers before C3 for trend evaluation.
  • Consider interim imaging (CT) after C3-C4 to assess residual disease.
  • Ensure port-a maintenance and infection prophylaxis per protocol.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-related myelosuppression (resolved)

• Objective
  • CBC data showed initial pancytopenia:
    • WBC: 15.25 → 6.97 x10^3/uL (2025-02-27 → 2025-05-13)
    • HGB: 7.2 → 12.3 g/dL (2025-02-27 → 2025-05-13)
    • PLT: 646 → 338 x10^3/uL (2025-02-27 → 2025-05-13)
  • RDW-CV decreasing from 25.1% (2025-03-25) to 18.5% (2025-05-13), indicating erythropoietic recovery.
  • No fever, bleeding, mucositis, or infection observed on admission or follow-up.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: malignancy-related, nutritional, and possibly pre-chemotherapy marrow suppression.
  • Hematologic recovery is evident prior to C2 with normalized indices; no dose-limiting toxicity observed after C1.
  • No evidence of active infection, sepsis, or neutropenic complications during this cycle.
• Recommendation
  • Continue to monitor CBC prior to each chemotherapy cycle.
  • No need for G-CSF support at this point.
  • Monitor for delayed neutropenia, particularly nadir expected ~day 7–10 post-C2.
  • Evaluate iron panel and B12/folate if anemia recurs or worsens.

Problem 3. Liver and renal function under chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Liver enzymes stable and within range:
    • AST/ALT: 17/12 (2025-04-17) → 20/24 U/L (2025-05-13)
    • Bilirubin total/direct: 0.48/0.06 mg/dL (2025-05-13)
  • Renal function preserved:
    • BUN/Cr: 13/0.54 mg/dL; eGFR 123.68 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-13)
    • Stable from baseline Cr 0.45–0.57 mg/dL range across past 3 months
  • Electrolytes normal: Na/K/Ca/Mg: 140/4.0/2.46 mmol/L, 2.1 mg/dL (2025-05-13)
• Assessment
  • No signs of hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity from chemotherapy.
  • Slight ALT increase from prior baseline (ALT 12 on 2025-04-17) but within normal and not clinically significant.
  • Renal function preserved despite carboplatin use, suggesting good hydration and no acute kidney injury.
  • Electrolytes stable; no hypomagnesemia or hypokalemia, common with platinum agents.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current hydration strategy pre- and post-carboplatin.
  • Monitor liver and renal panel before each cycle.
  • No need for dose adjustment or nephroprotection at this stage.
  • If future nephrotoxicity observed, consider AUC-based carboplatin dosing recalibration.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-05-09 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 58 * 20 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 4.4 mm
    • Adnexae:
    • CUL-DE-SAC:
      
    • Other: Asites (-)
  • IMP: R/O Huge cystic mass?? 125mmx73mm, no blood flow
• 2025-03-22 CT - abdomen
  • Diagnosis: Pseudomyxoma peritonei mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade, cTxNxM1, stage IV
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Soft tissue mass at pelvis measuring 10.7cm in largest dimension is noted. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-12-05, the lesion is stationary.
    • Diffuse infiltration at omentum is found. Cancerous peritonitis is considered. Stable.
    • Left renal tiny stone is found.
    • s/p intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
  • Imp:
    • s/p intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
    • Soft tissue mass at pelvis with cancerous peritonitis. Stationary.
• 2025-03-21 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2025-02-17 Papanicolaou test, Pap smear
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2025-02-14 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 44 * 22 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 8.9 mm
  • IMP:
    • R/O Lt adnexal cystic mass: 91x79mm
    • R/O Lt mass?? 70x42mm
    • R/O RT mass?? 45x30mm
    • EM with lesion: 6x6mm
• 2024-12-05 CT - abdomen
  • S/P IP chemotheraphy.
  • Stable condition of peritoneal carcinomatosis and ascites. A cystic tumor (8.8cm) in left adnexa.
  • Grade 4 fatty liver.
  • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, axilla, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
• 2024-12-03 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P port-A implantation projecting at RUQ abdomen and the right middle pelvis.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-11-26 Pathology - cervix biopsy
  • Uterus, cervix, biopsy — Chronic cervicitis, no dysplasia
• 2024-11-26 Pathology - endocervix curretage/biopsy
  • Uterus, endocervix, ECC — no dysplasia
• 2024-11-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spines and sacrum. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-11-14 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI
    • There are peritoneal tumors with ascites, c/w carcinomatosis, stationary.
    • Cystic tumor, 8.8x7.1cm in left adnexa.
    • Atrophy of left kidney.
  • Impression:
    • Stationary peritoneal carcinomatosis and ascites.
    • Left ovarian cystic tumor.
    • Atrophy of left kidney.
• 2024-11-13 T-L spine AP + Lat
  • S/P port-A implantation projecting at RUQ abdomen
  • Equivocal osteoblastic change of T11 and T12 vertebral body are suspected. please correlate with clinical condition and bone scan.
• 2024-11-04 Papanicolaou test, Pap smear
  • Atypical squamous cells (ASC-US)
• 2024-10-21 Transesophageal echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (90.5 - 41.9) / 90.5 = 53.70%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 53.7
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 61.0
  • Conclusion:
    • Sub-optimal echo window
    • Normal AV/MV with no AR/MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, no TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-10-21 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 56 * 29 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 4.6 mm
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 12 * 9 mm
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 17 * 14 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: Left pelvic mass 77*66mm, flow(-)
  • IMP:
    • Left pelvic mass 77*66mm, flow(-)
• 2024-10-18 Lung Function Test
  • mild obstructive ventilatory defect
  • positive BDT
  • normal DLCO
• 2024-09-22 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Cannot rule out Inferior infarct ,age undetermined
  • Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-08-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/27.
    • Prior CT identified loculated fluid (mucin) collection in right subphrenic space, right perihepatic space, lesser sac, and pelvis, and multiple soft tissue nodules in the omentum are noted again, stationary.
      • Carcinomatosis (pseudomyxoma peritonei) S/P C/T show stable disease.
        
    • Prior CT identified a tubular-like cystic lesion in the cecal base is noted again, stationary.
      • Mucocele or mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix is suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes normal variation.
    • Severe fatty liver, grade 5, is noted.
    • Left kidney shows multi-focal parenchyma atrophy that is c/w old inflammatory process. Few small stones in bilateral kidney are noted.
  • Impression:
    • Carcinomatosis (pseudomyxoma peritonei) S/P C/T show stable disease.
• 2024-07-18 RAS + BRAF V600
  • Cellblock No. S2024-08298
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-07-17 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue at bilateral shoulders, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters and colon, physiological FDG uptake is more likely.
  • The lymph nodes in the left neck and superior mediastinum, subcapsular fluid around the liver, and the lesions in the abdomen and pelvis shown on the previous CT reveal no significantly increased FDG uptake, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
• 2024-07-15 SONO - neck (lymph node)
  • Lymph nodes, 1.56x0.47cm, 0.7x0.28cm, 0.6+1x0.33cm in right neck, 0.6x0.35cm, 0.94x0.43cm, 1.72x0.94cm, 0.58x0.42cm and 1.23x0.51cm in left neck.
• 2024-07-12 CT - neck
  • Indication: Left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy
  • Without- and with-contrast CT scan of head and neck region with 3 mm axial, sagittal and coronal images reveal:
    • Multiple lymph nodes at left levels IV and V, and left supraclavicular fossa, with the largest one about 16 mm at supraclavicular fossa.
    • No abnormality at nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx.
    • Presence of surgical clips at left supraclavicular fossa.
    • Multiple lymph nodes at superior mediastinum, with the largest one about 13 mm at long axis.
    • Subcapsular low density along anterolateral aspect of liver surface (H.U. about 22). R/O hematoma.
  • IMP:
    • Lymph nodes at left neck and superior mediastinum. D/D: metastatic or inflammatory LAPs. Subcapsular fluid around liver, r/o subcapsular hematoma.
• 2024-06-22 ECG
  • Low voltage QRS of limb leads
• 2024-05-23 KUB
  • Faint calcification over left upper abdomen overlaping with renal shadow, could be due to left renal stone.
• 2024-05-07 CT - chest
  • Visible abdominal contents:
    • intermediate density fluid collection in right perihepatic space and lesser sac, and diffuse soft tissue nodules in the omentum.
    • a tiny Rt renal stone 2mm and small Lt kidney with lobulated contour and several tiny stones.
  • Impression:
    • no abnormality in both lungs and mediastinum.
    • pseudomyxoma peritonei.
• 2024-04-25 Patho - omentum biopsy
  • Soft tissue, omentum, laparoscopic excision — Pseudomyxoma peritonei / mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade
    • NOTE: Please check “appendix” or colon for primary tumor origin first. However, the ovary for tumor origin also cannot completely excluded. Corelation with imagining study and clinical findings is recommended.
  • Microscopically, it shows low grade mucinous carcinoma peritonei composed of foci of low-grade mucinous tumor nests with abundant mucinous pools.
  • Immunohistochemical stain — PAX-8(-), ER(-), CDX-2(+), CK20(+), CK7(+)
• 2024-04-25 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Peritoneum, laparoscopic excision — Pseudomyxoma peritonei / mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade
    • NOTE: Please check “appendix” or colon for primary tumor origin first. However, the ovary for tumor origin also cannot completely excluded. Corelation with imagining study and clinical findings is recommended.
  • Microscopically, it shows low grade mucinous carcinoma composed of foci of low-grade mucinous tumor nests with abundant mucinous pools.
• 2024-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is loculated fluid (or mucin) collection in right subphrenic space, right perihepatic space, and lesser sac, and multiple soft tissue nodules in the omentum.
      • Carcinomatosis is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes pseudomyxoma peritonei.
      • Please correlate with ascites cytology.
    • There are loculated fluid-like lesion in bilateral adnexa.
      • Ovarian cancer is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes cystic tumor seeding.
    • There is a tubular-like cystic lesion in the cecal base (Srs:7 Img:61), 9 mm in diameter.
      • Mucocele or mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix is suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes normal variation.
    • Left kidney shows multi-focal parenchyma atrophy that is c/w old inflammatory process. Few small stones in bilateral kidney are noted.
  • Impression:
    • Carcinomatosis is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes pseudomyxoma peritonei.
      • Please correlate with ascites cytology.
        
    • Ovarian cancer is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes cystic tumor seeding.
    • Mucocele or mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix is suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes normal variation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-23 ~ 2024-05-27 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pseudomyxoma peritonei mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade, cTxNxM1, stage IV
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
    • Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
  • CC
    • for neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a modified FOLFOX6 regimen.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 62-year-old female with underlying disease of Barrett’s esophagus under medicine treatment, has been diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)/mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade, cTxNxM1, stage IV in 2024/04/25.
    • Pathology was Peritoneum, laparoscopic excision — Pseudomyxoma peritonei / mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade; Soft tissue, omentum, laparoscopic excision — Pseudomyxoma peritonei / mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade.
    • Under the impression of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)/mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade, cTxNxM1, stage IV, and is deemed unresectable.
    • Due to her being unfit for CRS + HIPEC, she has been referred to our oncology ward for neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a modified FOLFOX6 regimen.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she receive chemotheraoy with modified FOLFOX6 (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2, 1st all 80%) on 2024/05/24 ~ 2024/05/26 (C1D1) smoothly.
    • Acetal 500 mg/tab 1# PO HS and Acetal 500 mg/tab 1# PO PRNQID for pain control.
    • Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia was treated with Dexilant 60mg/cap 1# PO QD.
    • ROMICON-A 20,90,20mg/cap 1# PO TID for chronic cough.
    • Domperidone 10mg/tab 1# PO TIDAC.
    • For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO HS was given for Anti-HBc (+).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/05/27 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID if VAS > 3
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
• 2024-04-24 ~ 2024-04-29 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
    • Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia
    • Other ascites
  • CC
    • Elevated CA199 and CEA with ascites since 2024/01
  • Present illness
    • This is a 62 years old female with underlying disease of barret esophgus under medicine treatment. This time she was suffered from elevated CA199 and CEA with ascites since 2024/01.
    • According to patient herself and previous medicine record, she was accidently found ascites in CT on 2024/01/08. Therfore she was transferred to GI OPD. At OPD, elevated CA199 and CEA was noted.
    • EGD showed Barrett (Bx proved, no dysplasia) on 2024/02/05. She suffered from bilateral waist pain and lower abdominal pain somtimes. She denied bowel habit change, tarry stool.
    • GYN was consult and arrange echo which shoed left ovarian cyst but may not cause ascies. Due to unknown caused ascites and elevated CEA, CA199, she was referred to GS OPD for help.
    • After discuss with patient, she decided to underwent laparoscopic examination.
    • Under the impression of unknown caused ascites and elevated CEA, CA199, she was admitted for laparoscopic examination on 2024/04/25 and pre operation assessment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she was under pre opeation assessment, She underwent laparoscopic examination on 04/25 which found mucin-like ascites with diffuse seeding tumor over omentum and peritoneum and distended appendix, severe adhesion with cecum, favor primary site of malignancy. Pathology was pending.
    • There were no specific complain after surgery. Due to stable clinical condition, she was discharged on 04/29 and arrange OPD follow up for pathology and next step treatment.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID

[consultation]

• 2024-12-02

• 2024-10-21

• 2024-09-02 General and Gastroenterological Surgery

  • Q
    • after CT image, followed by chemotherapy or surgery??
    • This 62-year-old woman with a history of Barrett’s esophagus has been diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)/mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade, cTxNxM1, stage IV, and is deemed unresectable.
    • Due to her being unfit for CRS + HIPEC, she has been referred to our oncology ward for neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a modified FOLFOX6 regimen.
    • She received modified FOLFOX6 (Oxalip 85 mg/m², LV 400 mg/m², 5-FU 400 mg/m² and 2400 mg/m², all at 80% on the 1st day) from 2024/05/24 to 2024/05/26 (C1D1), C1D15 FOLFOX on 2024/06/06 and C2D1 FOLFOX on 2024/06/24 smoothly.
    • Under stable condition, she can discharge with OPD follow up. Then, she was admiited for C2D15 FOLFOX on 2024/07/12.
    • Due to palpable neck lymphadenopathy, a PET CT scan was arranged for further evaluation. The scan showed lymph nodes in the left neck with no significantly increased FDG uptake.
    • We discussed fine needle aspiration or conservative follow-up with the patient. She decided to follow-up under shared decision making. Then, she was admiited for C3D1 FOLFOX on 2024/07/30 and C3D15 FOLFOX on 2024/08/17. She tolerated the chemotherapy well and was discharged in stable condition.
    • This time, she was admitted for abdominal CT follow up and consult GS for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • We may arrange intraabdominal port for following C/T on 2024/09/04

• 2024-07-18 General and Gastroenterological Surgery

  • Q
    • This is a 63-year-old female with underlying disease of Barrett’s esophagus under medicine treatment, has been diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)/mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade, cTxNxM1, stage IV in 2024/04/25.
    • Due to her being unfit for CRS + HIPEC, she has been referred to our oncology ward for neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
    • The cancer treatment regimen as below: neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a modified FOLFOX6 regimen, 2024/05/24 (C1D1, all 80%), C1D15 on 2024/06/06, C2D1 on 2024/06/23.
    • This time, she was admitted to oncology ward on scheduled for neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a modified FOLFOX6 regimen (C2D15).
      
    • She expressed left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy was noted, after last chemotherapy.
    • Neck sono showed Lymph nodes, 1.56x0.47cm, 0.7x0.28cm, 0.6+1x0.33cm in right neck, 0.6x0.35cm, 0.94x0.43cm, 1.72x0.94cm, 0.58x0.42cm and 1.23x0.51cm in left neck.
    • For tissue proof of biopsy, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • palpable LAP(+) over left supraclavicular region
    • wainting for the report of PES
    • may consider needle aspiration for LAP

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-09
  • Surgery
    • PPV 23G + retinotomy +air fluid exchange + endolaser + intravitreal injection of silicone oil 6cc os
  • Finding
    • RD temporal + nasal side
    • subretinal band   
• 2024-09-04
  • Surgery
    • laparoscopic examination
    • IP port implantation
  • Finding
    • mucin-like ascites
    • diffuse seeding tumor, PCI: 29/39
    • RUQ 3/3 epigastric 3/3 LUQ 3/3
    • right flank 3/3 central 3/3 left flank 3/3
    • RLQ 3/3 lower centrl 3/3 LLQ 2/3
    • small bowel PCI: 0/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 2/3
    • 8fr IP port implantation over right subphrenic space and CDS
• 2024-05-15
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 6fr power port set
    • fixed at 16cm
• 2024-04-25 - Op Method:
  • laparoscopic excision of intraabdominal tumor, malignancy
  • Finding:
    • mucin-like ascites (+)
    • diffuse seeding tumor over omentum and peritoneum
    • PCI: 23/39
    • RUQ: 3/3
    • epigastric: 3/3
    • LUQ: 3/3
    • right flan: 1/3
    • central: 1/3
    • left flank:1/3
    • RLQ: 3/3
    • lower abdomen: 3/3
    • LLQ: 3/3
    • proximal jejunum: 0/3
    • distal jejunum: 0/3
    • proximal ileum: 1/3
    • terminal ileum: 1/3
    • normal ovary
    • distended appendix, severe adhesion with cecum, favor primary site of malignancy
• 2024-03-13
  • Surgery
    • phaco + pciol os nidek +17.5       
  • Finding
    • cataract os 
• 2022-07-06
  • Surgery
    • 25G PPV + ERM&ILM peeling + inverted ILM flap + AFx + IVIC3F8 os    
  • Finding
    • ERM with macular hole os
• 2021-08-11
  • Surgery
    • phaco + pciol od    
    • NIDEK +20.0        
  • Finding
    • Cataract od   
• 2021-03-10
  • Surgery
    • 23G PPV + AFx + endolaser + IVI C3F8 od    
    • A/C: viscoat filled      
  • Finding
    • Two flap tears at 1 oc with briding vessels
    • RRD from 8 oc to 2 oc, macula off 

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-28 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg D5W 250mL 2hr + [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NaHCO3 7% 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3840mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-07 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 645mg D5W 250mL 2hr + [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 645mg NaHCO3 7% 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3870mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-21 - leucovorin 500mg/m2 800mg D5W 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 500mg/m2 800mg D5W 500mL 1hr + [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 645mg NaHCO3 7% 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-05 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg D5W 250mL 2hr + [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NaHCO3 7% 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg D5W 250mL 2hr + [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NaHCO3 7% 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-14 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-02 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-19 - [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 325mg NaHCO3 70mg/mL 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr
• 2024-09-19 - [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 325mg NaHCO3 70mg/mL 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr
• 2024-09-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-05 - [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 325mg NaHCO3 70mg/mL 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr
• 2024-09-05 - [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 325mg NaHCO3 70mg/mL 20mL NS 200mL] IP 1hr
• 2024-09-02 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-17 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-12 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 580mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3100mg D5W 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-05-12

This is a 64-year-old woman with low-grade pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), diagnosed via laparoscopy and biopsy on 2024-04-25, presenting as stage IV (cTxNxM1) mucinous carcinoma peritonei. The disease is deemed unresectable, with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC not suitable due to extensive peritoneal seeding (PCI 29/39 on 2024-09-04). She has since undergone systemic chemotherapy with modified FOLFOX6 and intraperitoneal 5-FU, showing stable disease on serial imaging (CT 2025-03-22).

Recent tumor markers (CEA/CA19-9) show stabilization or mild fluctuation after prior elevation. Vital signs are stable, and no current evidence of end-organ damage or treatment-limiting toxicity. Current therapy appears tolerable and aligned with disease biology and clinical course.

Problem 1. Low-grade pseudomyxoma peritonei (mucinous carcinoma peritonei)

• Objective
  • Pathology confirmed pseudomyxoma peritonei / mucinous carcinoma peritonei, low grade (laparoscopy on 2024-04-25)
  • PCI score 23/39 (2024-04-25) → 29/39 (2024-09-04), consistent with extensive peritoneal involvement
  • RAS/BRAF wild-type (test on 2024-07-08)
  • Serial imaging:
    • CT (2025-03-22): Pelvic mass 10.7 cm, stable; cancerous peritonitis stationary
    • CT (2024-12-05, 2024-08-30): Stable peritoneal carcinomatosis and ascites
    • MRI pelvis (2024-11-14): Left adnexal cystic tumor 8.8x7.1 cm; stationary carcinomatosis
  • Tumor markers:
    • CEA peaked at 50.72 ng/mL (2025-02-14), now 30.95 ng/mL (2025-05-09)
    • CA19-9 peaked at 374.27 U/mL (2025-03-14), now 307.66 U/mL (2025-05-09)
    • CA125 normalized (from 30.0 U/mL on 2025-03-21 to 15.7 U/mL on 2025-05-09)
• Assessment
  • Pathology and radiology confirm indolent, low-grade disease with widespread peritoneal distribution, not amenable to surgical resection or CRS+HIPEC
  • Serial imaging and tumor markers suggest stable disease under systemic and intraperitoneal chemotherapy
  • Current treatment with 5-FU + leucovorin and intraperitoneal 5-FU is disease-controlling and tolerable, with no evidence of progression or life-threatening toxicity
  • PET-CT (2024-07-17) did not show significant FDG uptake, supporting indolent behavior
• Recommendation
  • Continue current regimen (5-FU/leucovorin + intraperitoneal 5-FU) while monitoring labs, tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9), and imaging every 2–3 months
  • Reassess surgical candidacy only if significant response or change in disease distribution occurs (currently still unresectable)
  • Continue palliative intent therapy with goal of maintaining QOL and disease control

Problem 2. Hematologic tolerance to chemotherapy

• Objective
  • CBC stable:
    • WBC 7.08 x10^3/uL, HGB 11.6 g/dL, PLT 307 x10^3/uL (2025-05-11)
    • No major anemia or thrombocytopenia since last 4 cycles (reviewed from 2025-04-07 to 2025-05-11)
  • RDW 15.6% with stable MCV 90.5 fL (2025-05-11), no evidence of acute blood loss or macro/microcytic shift
  • Neutrophils maintained >65%, no neutropenia observed
• Assessment
  • The patient is tolerating chemotherapy well hematologically, with no evidence of myelosuppression
  • Mild anemia appears stable and chronic, likely multifactorial (chronic disease, chemotherapy-related)
  • No neutropenia or thrombocytopenia, which supports continuing current intensity without dose reduction
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current dosing; no adjustment necessary
  • Continue routine CBC monitoring prior to each chemotherapy cycle
  • Consider iron profile, B12/folate panel if anemia progresses, though currently not warranted

Problem 3. Hepatic and renal function during chemotherapy

• Objective
  • LFTs: ALT 8 U/L, AST 17 U/L, Albumin 4.1 g/dL, ALP 108 U/L, TBil 0.35 mg/dL (2025-05-11)
  • Renal function: Creatinine 0.64 mg/dL, eGFR 99.61 mL/min/1.73m², BUN 12 mg/dL (2025-05-11)
  • Electrolytes and magnesium within normal limits
  • Grade 4 fatty liver noted on imaging (CT 2024-12-05)
• Assessment
  • Hepatic and renal profiles are stable and within normal limits, supporting continued chemotherapy
  • No biochemical hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity observed during recent cycles
  • Fatty liver is stable and not contributing to dysfunction
• Recommendation
  • Continue routine liver and renal monitoring every cycle
  • Avoid hepatotoxic co-medications
  • Consider repeat imaging in 2–3 months to reassess fatty liver and structural stability

Problem 4. Cardiopulmonary monitoring and performance status

• Objective
  • Vital signs on 2025-05-11 to 2025-05-12: BP stable (117/78 to 157/90), HR 86–96 bpm, RR 18, SpO2 95%
  • Echocardiogram (2024-10-21): Preserved biventricular systolic function, LVEF 53.7–61%
  • ECG (2024-09-22): Old anterolateral infarct suspected; low voltage QRS
  • Lung function (2024-10-18): Mild obstructive ventilatory defect, positive bronchodilator test
• Assessment
  • No active cardiopulmonary compromise evident
  • Previous mild cardiac findings are stable and not limiting current treatment
  • Lung function acceptable for chemotherapy; no hypoxia or dyspnea noted
• Recommendation
  • No cardiology or pulmonology referral currently needed
  • Monitor BP and heart rate during chemotherapy due to cumulative toxicity risks (e.g., 5-FU cardiac effects)
  • Maintain good hydration and avoid volume overload due to peritoneal disease

2024-09-20

[Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: Stable Disease and Improving Liver Function]

Lab results indicate improvement in liver function, with ALT and AST levels returning toward the normal range.

• 2024-09-19 ALT 38 U/L

• 2024-09-13 ALT 46 U/L

• 2024-09-05 ALT 67 U/L

• 2024-09-19 AST 46 U/L

• 2024-09-13 AST 53 U/L

• 2024-09-05 AST 73 U/L

The CT scan (2024-08-30) shows stable carcinomatosis (pseudomyxoma peritonei) compared to the prior scan from 2024-03-27, following chemotherapy.

CEA and CA199 levels have remained relatively stable at 15-20 ng/mL and 300-350 U/mL, respectively, suggesting stable disease.

• 2024-08-29 CEA 15.41 ng/mL

• 2024-07-12 CEA 20.97 ng/mL

• 2024-06-24 CEA 18.55 ng/mL

• 2024-04-24 CEA 23.27 ng/mL

• 2024-03-11 CEA 19.14 ng/mL

• 2024-02-17 CEA 15.01 ng/mL

• 2024-01-09 CEA 26.36 ng/mL

• 2024-08-29 CA199 285.93 U/mL

• 2024-07-12 CA199 352.43 U/mL

• 2024-06-24 CA199 358.44 U/mL

• 2024-04-24 CA199 364.88 U/mL

• 2024-03-11 CA199 346.21 U/mL

• 2024-02-17 CA199 299.32 U/mL

• 2024-01-09 CA199 422.77 U/mL

No medication issues were identified.

2024-06-07

[normal lab results clear for FOLFOX regimen administration]

Lab results on 2024-06-03 showed no significant abnormalities.

These normal results allow for the planned FOLFOX regimen to proceed without contraindication.

Additionally, no discrepancies were found in the patient’s medication list.

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[lab data]

2025-02-12 CMV_IgG Reactive
2025-02-12 CMV_IgG Value 1165.6 AU/mL

• 2025-01-21 DNA-STR Typing Panel (donor 701543453)
  • D8S1179: 11, 14
    
  • D7S820: 10, 12
    
  • D3S1358: 15, 16
    
  • D13S317: 11, 12
    
  • D2S1338: 19, 23
    
  • vWA: 14, 16
    
  • D18S51: 12, 13
    
  • FGA: 23, 23.2
    
  • D21S11: 30
    
  • CSF1PO: 11, 12
    
  • TH01: 7, 9
    
  • D16S539: 9
    
  • D19S433: 13, 14.2
    
  • TPOX: 8, 11
    
  • D5S818: 10
    
  • Amelogenin: X, Y
• 2024-12-24 DNA-STR Typing Panel
  • D8S1179: 11, 15
    
  • D7S820: 10, 11
    
  • D3S1358: 15, 16
    
  • D13S317: 11
    
  • D2S1338: 22, 23
    
  • vWA: 16, 18
    
  • D18S51: 12, 16
    
  • FGA: 18, 23.2
    
  • D21S11: 30, 32
    
  • CSF1PO: 11, 12
    
  • TH01: 7, 10
    
  • D16S539: 9, 12
    
  • D19S433: 13
    
  • TPOX: 8, 11
    
  • D5S818: 10, 12
    
  • Amelogenin: X, Y

2024-11-05 HLA A-high 11:02 2024-11-05 HLA A-high 33:03 2024-11-05 HLA B-high 38:02 2024-11-05 HLA B-high 58:01 2024-11-05 HLA C-high 03:02 2024-11-05 HLA C-high 07:02 2024-11-05 HLA DQ-high 05:03 2024-11-05 HLA DQ-high 06:09 2024-11-05 HLA DR-high 13:02 2024-11-05 HLA DR-high 14:54

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-28, 2025-03-24 CXR
  • S/P PERM catheter insertion
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right middle lung zone is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
  • S/P metalic autosuture at right lower lung.
• 2025-03-24 DNA-STR
  • 100% donor’s type
  • informative loci: 6
• 2025-02-18 CXR
  • S/P PERM catheter insertion
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
  • S/P metalic autosuture at right lower lung.
• 2025-02-17 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2025-01-02 PET
  • As compared with the previous study on 2024-07-29, the glucose hypermetabolism in the mediastinal lymph nodes and bilateral inguinal lymph nodes is a little less evident. Either inflammation or residual lymphoma may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the right upper lung and around bilateral hips. Inflammation is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and colon, probably physiological accumulation of FDG.
• 2024-12-05 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2024-10-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (51 - 20) / 51 = 60.78%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; trivial AR; mild TR.
• 2024-10-18 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2024-09-27 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: FU mantle cell lymphoma over both side of diaphragm
  • This patient did not receive IV contrast administration. Small visceral, intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal lesion may be difficult to detect. Either vascular patency or organ perfusion status can not be determined without IV contrast.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/06/17.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area noted again, stable in size.
    • Prior CT identified few enlarged nodes in left para-aortic space are noted again, stationary. Please correlate with contrast enhanced CT.
    • There are few renal cysts on left kidney (up to 3 cm).
    • There is splenomegaly (the greatest anterior-posterior dimension: 13.8 cm).
• 2024-09-20 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: HBV
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Heterogeneous echotexture and increased brightness mildy
    • Kidney:
      • One 3.3cm anechoic lesion with PAE in left kidney.
    • Pancreas:
      • Increased brightness.
    • Spleen:
      • Splenic index from hilum: 6.1 x4.2cm.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Renal cyst, left
    • Fat infiltration of pancreas.
  • Suggestion:
    • Semi-annual ultrasound follow up.
• 2024-08-09 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — compatible with residual or recurrent mantle cell lymphoma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 15% cellularity with few 0.3 x 0.3 mm small aggregates of lymphoid cells.
  • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell subpopulation. bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (-), cyclin-D1 (scattered +).
• 2024-07-29 PET
  • The lesions of increased FDG uptake on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above are old and show less evident compared with the previous study on 2021-10-12.
    
  • Mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton comes to slightly more prominent, and the nature is still to be determined (lymphoma involving the bone marrow, bone marrow hyperplasia or other nature ?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • The lesion of increased FDG uptake in the right upper lung, probably inflammation process. However, please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Lymphoma s/p treatment with partial response to current therapy, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-06-17 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/06.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area noted again, mild decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified few enlarged nodes in left para-aortic space are noted again, stationary. Please correlate with contrast enhanced CT.
    • There are few renal cysts on left kidney (up to 3 cm).
• 2024-06-06 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • Greenish mucopus over L middle meatus, extending to NPx.
    • Erythematous change over NP, OP wall. Smooth HPx
  • Conclusion
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Acute sinusitis
• 2024-03-11 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, EG junction, biopsy — Barrett’s esophagus with ulcer
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of Barrett’s esophagus characterized by squamous epithelium partially replaced by columnar epithelium with some goblet cells and ulcer with necrotic debris, inflammatory cell infiltrate and fibrosis. Besides, no dysplasia is present in the limited specimen.
• 2024-03-11 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B
  • Esophageal shallow ulcers, EG junction, s/p biopsy.
  • Superficial gastritis, antrum
  • Gastric erosions, lower body, antrum
• 2024-03-06 CT - abdomen
  • This patient did not receive IV contrast administration. Small visceral, intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal lesion may be difficult to detect. Either vascular patency or organ perfusion status can not be determined without IV contrast.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/12/01.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area noted again, stable in size.
    • Prior CT identified equivocal soft tissue lesions (confluent enlarged nodes) in the retroperitoneum around the aortocaval region are noted again, stationary. Please correlate with contrast enhanced CT.
    • There are several renal cysts on left kidney and the largest one measuring 2.3 cm in size at left upper pole.
• 2023-12-01 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/04/07.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area noted again, mild increasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified infiltrative soft tissue lesions (confluent enlarged nodes) in the retroperitoneum around the aortocaval region, encasement of SMA/SMV and celiac trunk are noted again, stationary that is c/w Mantle cell lymphoma S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • There are several renal cysts on left kidney and the largest one measuring 2.3 cm in size at left upper pole.
• 2023-08-07 CT - abdomen
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows (comparison made with previous CT dated on abdominal CT on 2023/04/07):
    • Lungs: band parenchymal opacities with extensive septal thickening and peribronchovascular bundle thickening in Rt lung, RML and RLL predominance, in proegression. centrilobular nodules at lingula and LLL. extensive centrilobular ground-glass nodules over RUL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: regression lymphadenopathy in visceral and Rt anterior prevascular spaces and Rt hilum compared with 2022/03/08. Rt pericardial thickening.
      • extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of descending thoracic aorta.
    • Pleura: small Rt pleural effusion with loculation and parietal thickening.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: residual small LNs at Rt axilla and supraclavicular fossae.
    • Visible abdominal contents: splenomegaly.
      • residual infiltrative confluent enlarged nodes in the retroperitoneum around the aortocaval region stationary S/P C/T with stable disease.
      • a left renal cyst 2.3cm. unremarkable of the liver and adrenal glands, Rt kidney, GB, and pancreas
  • Impression:
    • Mantle cell lymphoma in both sides of diaphgram, S/P C/T show stable disease as compared with abdomimal CT on 2023/04/07
• 2023-07-31 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus,lower, biopsy — ulcer
  • Microscopically, it shows ulcer with necrotic debris, granulation tissue, fibrosis, and leukocytic infiltrate.
• 2023-06-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (154 - 49) / 154 = 68.18%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal and RV hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation; mildly dilated LA.
    • Dialted LV with preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR.
    • Dilated aortic root and proximal ascending aorta (40 mm).
• 2023-05-31 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with 1st degree A-V block
• 2023-05-31 CXR
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion ?
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear opacity projecting at right lower lung show stationary.
• 2023-04-07 CT - abdomen
  • History: 65 y/o male with Mantle cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI: 6.4 points.
  • Indication: FU mantle cell lymphoma over both side of diaphragm
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/01/17.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified infiltrative soft tissue lesions (confluent enlarged nodes) in the retroperitoneum around the aortocaval region, encasement of SMA/SMV and celiac trunk are noted again, stationary that is c/w Mantle cell lymphoma S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • There is minimal pleura reaction in Rt CP angle.
    • There are several renal cysts on left kidney and the largest one measuring 2.3 cm in size at left upper pole.
  • Impression:
    • Mantle cell lymphoma S/P C/T show stable disease.
• 2023-01-17 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: pain over Rt inguinal region with tenderness for 2 days.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 3.1cm) at bil. inguinal regions, RLQ, mesentery and paraaortic region.
    • Left renal cyst (2.4cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 3.1cm) at bil. inguinal regions, RLQ, mesentery and paraaortic region (stable condition).
• 2022-10-18 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • Soft tissue, lymph node? inguinal region, right, excision — Granulation tissue
• 2022-10-15 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Infiltrative soft tissue in the retroperitoneum around the aortocaval region and encasement of SMA/SMV and celiac trunk. Stationary as compare with CT study on 2022-08-19.
    • Left renal cysts, up to 2.8cm.
    • Focal atelectasis in right lung and pleural thickening, stationary.
    • There are lymph nodes in the mediastinum and right hilar region.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
    • Enlarged right inguinal lymph nodes. Cystic lesion(3.1cm) in right inguinal region with subcutaneous infiltrates and skin thickening. R/O abscess and cellulitis. DDx: lymph node necrosis.
  • Impression:
    • Clinical lymphoma s/p treatment.
    • Enlarged right inguinal lymph nodes. Cystic lesion in right inguinal region with focal fatty infiltrates and skin thickening, r/o absces and cellulitis. DDx: lymph node necrosis.
    • Focal atelectasis in ight lung and pleural thickening, stationary.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
• 2022-10-11 CXR
  • Blunted right costophrenic angle.
  • Ground glass opacity in RLL.
• 2022-08-19 CT - abdomen
  • History: 65 y/o male with Mantle cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI: 6.4 points.
  • Indication: FU mantle cell lymphom over both side of diaphragm
  • Findings
    • Prior CT identified infiltrative soft tissue lesions (confluent enlarged nodes) in the retroperitoneum around the aortocaval region, encasement of SMA/SMV and celiac trunk are noted again, decreasing in size that is c/w Mantle cell lymphoma S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged lymph nodes in the paratracheal space are noted againm, mild decreasing in size that is c/w mantle cell lymphoma with mediastinum LNs involvement S/P C/T with partial response.
    • There is minimal pleura effusion or reaction in Rt CP angle.
    • There are several renal cysts on left kidney and the largest one measuring 2.3 cm in size at left upper pole.
  • Impression:
    • Mantle cell lymphoma over both side diaphragm S/P C/T show partial response.
• 2022-05-17 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 65 y/o male patient with Mantle cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI: 6.4 points.
  • Findings
    • Infiltrative soft tissue in the retroperitoneum around the aortocaval region and encasement of SMA/SMV and celiac trunk. Relative regression as compare with CT study on 2022-03-08.
    • Mild right pleural effusion. Focal atelectasis in right lung.
    • There are lymph nodes in the mediastinum and right hilar region.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
  • Impression:
    • Clinical lymphoma, with mild regression, suggest follow up.
    • Mild right pleural effusion. Focal atelectasis in right lung.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
• 2022-04-26 CXR
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear opacity projecting at right lower lung show stationary.
• 2022-04-08 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Mantle cell lymphoma
  • Sections show 20-30 % cellularity. The M/E ratio is about 3/1 - 4/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 0-2/HPF. No increase of blasts is noted. Several foci of aggregation of lympohid cells are seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD20(+), CD3(-), Cyclin D1(+). The results are consistent with Mantle cell lymphoma.
• 2022-03-08 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: subsegmental opacities with extensive septal thickening and peribronchovascular bundle thickening in Rt lung, RML and RLL predominance, in regression as compared with previous CT study on 1/3. a centrilobular nodule at lingula.
    • Mediastinum: extensive lymphadenopathy in visceral and Rt anterior prevascular spaces, in regression.
      • Rt pericardial thickening.
    • Hila: enlarged LN, Rt, in regression.
    • Vessels: extensive coronary arterial calcification
      • Aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of descending thoracic aorta.
      • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: small Rt pleural effusion with extensive thick parietal thickening.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: residual small and slightly enlarged LNs at Rt axilla and supraclavicular fossae, stationary.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: moderate splenomegaly.
      • regression of extensive confluent lympapathy in the para-aortic region and msentery root, involving the pancreas, and discrete lymphadopathies in both inguinal regions compared with CT on 20220103
      • a well-defined cystic lesion of water in density (27x34 mm) at Rt inguinal region.
      • a small left renal cyst and wall thickening of.
      • the gallbladder. no focal lesion in the liver and adrenal glands
      • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of vertebrae.
  • Impression:
    • Mantle cell lymphoma in both sides of diaphgram, with regression of lung involvement and slightly regression of extensive lymphadenopathy as compared with CT on 20220103
• 2022-03-07 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac bone, biopsy — B-cell lymphoma involvement
  • Microscopically, the sections show pictures of extensively crush artifact of bone marrow tissue. The cellularity maybe increased.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CD3(+, focal), CD20(+), CD5(+), CD34(-) and cyclin-D1(-), compatible with B-cell lymphoma involvement, and mantle cell lymphoma maybe first considered according to past history. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2022-01-03 CT - chest
  • Mantle cell lymphoma in both sides of diaphgram, with progression of lung involvement and slightly regression of extensive lymphadenopathy as compared with CT on 20211002
• 2021-11-03 SONO - chest
  • Pleural effusion, minimal, bilateral, organizing
  • Pleural thickening, bilateral
• 2021-10-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (131 - 39) / 131 = 70.23%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Mildly dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR.
    • Mild aoratic root calcification; dilated proximal ascending aorta (38mm).
• 2021-10-13 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, clinically: mantle cell lymphoma, biopsy — Lymphoma involvement.
  • IHC stains: Cyclin-D1 (weak +).
    
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 70% cellularity and with a predominant small to intermediate size atypical lymphoid cells.
• 2021-10-12 Whole body PET scan
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma of low FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above (at least stage III).
  • Mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma involving the bone marrow? bone marrow hyperplasia?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in the right lower lung field and pleura of right lower lung. Inflammation may show this picture. However, please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2021-10-05 Pathology - lymph node region resection
  • Lymph node, right inguinal, excision biopsy —- Mantle cell lymphoma
    
  • Soft tissue, neck, excision — Consistent with mantle cell lymphoma
    
  • Histology type: B-cell neoplasms, Mantle cell lymphoma Mantle cell lymphoma — classic,
    
  • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD3(-), CD20(+), CD5(+), CD10(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), Cyclin D1(+), Ki-67 is about 10-20%.
• 2021-10-02 CT - chest
  • Probably lymphoma with mediasitinal, paraaortic, iliac and inguinal lymphadenopathy
  • Pneumonia at right middle lobe and right lower lobe with bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Hepatosplenomegaly.

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• 2025-02-16 ~ 2025-03-29 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mantle cell lymphoma with multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes, bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, bilateral axillary lymph nodes, mediastinal lymph nodes, multiple abdominal, pelvic and bilateral inguinal lymph node, right lower lung field, pleura of right lower lung and bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI 6.4 points, Intermediate risk, PS: 1, post haploidentical peripheral blood stem cell transplantation with stem cell donation from his 2nd son on 2025-02-27.
    • Aspiration pneumonia at right lower lobe
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc: positive
    • Oral mucositis (ulcerative) grade 3
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • for haploidentical peripheral blood stem cell transplantation with stem cell donation from his 2nd son.    
  • Present illness history
    • He was admitted for haploidentical peripheral blood stem cell transplantation with stem cell donation from his 2nd son on 2025/02/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, CVS was consulted for hickman installation evaluation and hichman was performed on 2025-02-18.
    • Dilantin 100mg po tid was added since 2025/02/17 to 2025/02/25 (7 days before Busulfan until 1 day after last Busulfan dose).
    • Cravit 500mg 1.5# po qod was given since 2025/02/17 for bronchopneumonia.
    • Micafungin 100mg ivd qd since 2025/02/20 (until WBC > 1000 for 3 days)
    • B-iodine 1:30 for furgling 1:200 for bathing
    • Neomycin 250mg po qid since 2025/02/20 were administered before C/T.
    • Chemotherapy with Fludarabine 24mg/m2 due to Creatinine 1.79 (self-paid) on 2025/02/21 to 2025/02/25 and Busulfan 3.2mg/m2 on 2025/02/22 to 2025/02/24 were given, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • TBI 200cGy/2fr was started on 2025/02/25 to 2025/02/26 and ATG 2.0mg/kg in N/S 500ml IVF 12hrs was given on 2025/02/25 to 2025/02/26, fever with chills was noted and Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# po qid was added for symptom relief.
    • Abnormal liver fucction worsen was found post ATG infusion and Bao-gan 1# po tid was added.
    • Acyclovir 250mg ivd q8h since 2025/02/27 was given.
    • PBSCT total 4 bags (6.47kg*10^6) at 2025-02-27 10:21 to 10:57, Day 0, chills sensation without fever during stent cell infusion 3rd bag and total infused 476.5cc on 2025-02-27.
    • He complained of watery diarrhea and poor appetite and Imodium was given and PPN support was added on 2025-03-01.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP2PH (irradiated) was applied on 2025/02/28 & 2025/03/02.
    • Endoxan 40mg/kg given 3400mg & Mesna (12mg/kg) given 1000mg at 0, 4, 8 hrs were given on 2025/03/02 to 2025/03/03.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP2PH (irradiated) was applied on 2025/03/03, 03/05, 03/07, 03/09.
    • Owing to watery diarrhea was noted and Imodium 1# po prnq2h was added and stool culture yielded no Shigella & Salmonella.
    • G-CSF 450mcg sc qd started since 2025/03/04.
    • CsA (1.5mg/kg) 140mg ivd q12h was given on 2025/03/04 and Cyclosporin leval showed 144.9 ng/ml and dosage increased to 160mg on 2025/03/07 by pharmacist suggested.
    • MMF (Cellcept) 4# po bid started since 2025/03/04.
    • Owing to watery diarrhea & poor appetite were noted and GS was consulted for TPN evaluation and Oliclinomel 1500cc (124ml 7pm to 7AM) / SmofKabiven 1477ml (124ml 7am to 7pm) were given on 2025/03/07.
    • Intravenous KCl 1amp ivd qd & MgSO4 1amp ivd qd x 3 days on 2025/03/07 to 2025/03/09 was given.
    • Follow-up CXR (2025/03/04) showed aspiration pneumonia at right lower lobe and antibiotic with Cefim 2000mg ivd q12h since 2025/03/04 by infection Dr suggested.
    • Repeat CXR (2025/03/05) showed infilitration improving.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP2PH (irradiated) was applied on 2025/03/12.
    • The blood culture & stool culture yielded negative.
    • CsA (1.5mg/kg) decreased to 150mg ivd q12h was given on 2025/03/03 due to Cyclosporin level showed (221ng/ml on 03/10) -> (404.1ng/ml on 03/13) -> (273.3ng/ml on 03/17) -> (303.2ng/ml 03/20) -> (259.4ng/ml 03/24).
    • MMF (Cellcept) 4# po bid started since 2025-03-04 to D+35.
    • Owing to watery diarrhea improved and tried D5W 100ml tid on 2025/03/12, smoothly then elemental 300kcal 30cc x 10hrs was added.
    • TPN with SmofKabiven 1477ml (103ml 7am -9pm) & Bfluid 1000ml IVF qd (9PM-7AM) were given on 2025/03/13.
    • Follow-up CXR (2025/03/05) showed pneumonia improved.
    • Fever with chills was developed on 2025/03/10 with septic work-up was performed and antibiotic with Mepem/Targocid were administerd for infection control.
    • Leteromoviy 240mg 1# po qd was added since 2025/03/10 until D+84.
    • Severe oral mucositis with reddish and pain grade 3 were told and DW 800ml + Lidocaine 20cc + Vena 1amp + Alginos 210cc (self-paid) were given for pain control.
    • The laboratory showed WBC: 980, seg: 71.4, band: 4.1 ANC: 741 on 2025/03/17 engraftement D18.
    • Patient transferred out of the transplant room on 2025/03/20.
    • Tried D5W 200ml via NG feeding qid since 2025/03/17 -> NF5 250ml via NG feeding qid since 2025/03/18 -> clear liquid diet 600kcal/day since 2025/03/19 -> clear liquid diet 900kcal/day since 2025/03/20 -> PG1 diet 900kcal/day since 2025/03/21.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP 2PH on 2025/03/18 & 2025/03/20.
    • Removed NG on 2025/03/21. will arranged remove hickman on 2025/03/24.
    • The CMV viral load assay (2025/03/11 & 2025/03/27) showed <34.5IU/ml.
    • The CXR (2025/03/24) showed infilitration improved and shifted to oral from antibiotic with Cravit 1.5# po qd since 2025/03/26 25 by infection Dr suggested.
    • Intravenous MgSO4 was added for hypomagnesemia. Blood transfusion with LRP2U was given on 2025/03/28.
    • Under the stable condition and he was discharged on 2025/03/29 and will follow-up at OPD on 2025/04/01.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 4D if fever > 38’C or pain
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 4D
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC 4D
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNQ6H 4D if watery diarrhea > 2 times
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC 4D
    • Sandimmum Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Sandimmum Neoral (ciclosporin 25mg) 3# BID 4D
    • CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil 250mg) 4# BID 4D until D+25 from 3/4 to 4/7
    • Prevymis (letemovir 240mg) 1# QD 4D until D84 from 3/10 to 5/1
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 4D
• 2024-11-15 ~ 2024-11-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mantle cell lymphoma with multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes, bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, bilateral axillary lymph nodes, mediastinal lymph nodes, multiple abdominal, pelvic and bilateral inguinal lymph node, right lower lung field, pleura of right lower lung and bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI: 6.4 points, Intermediate risk, PS: 1
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc: positive
  • CC
    • For C2 chemotherapy with R-ICE    
  • Present illness history
    • This 66-year-old man, a patient of mantle cell lymphoma upraclavicul with multiple lymph nodes, right lower lung field, pleura of right lower lung and bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI: 6.4 points, Intermediate risk, PS: 1 post imbruvica treatment with residual bone marrow involvement. IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell subpopulation. bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (-), cyclin-D1 (scattered +) on 2024/8/13, he suffered from exertional dyspnea for several month. BW loss with diet restriction about 15Kg.
    • Right pleural effusion was noted on 2021/9. Cell block of pleural fluid revealed negative for malignancy. CT of chest to abdominal was performed on 2021/10/02 which revealed probably lymphoma with mediasitinal, paraaortic, iliac and inguinal lymphadenopathy. Neck lymph node dissection and exciison of inguinal lymph node were done on 2021/10/05 which proved Mantle cell lymphoma.
    • PET done on 2021/10/09 which showed 1. involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above (at least stage III). 2. Mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma involving the bone marrow? bone marrow hyperplasia?). 3. Mildly increased FDG uptake in the right lower lung field and pleura of right lower lung. Inflammation may show this picture.
    • Bone marrow biopsy done on 2021/10/15, which proved mantle cell lymphoma. With the diagnosis of Mantle cell lymphoma with multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes, bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, bilateral axillary lymph nodes, mediastinal lymph nodes, multiple abdominal, pelvic and bilateral inguinal lymph node, right lower lung field, pleura of right lower lung and bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI: 6.4 points, Intermediate risk, PS: 1.
    • Chemotherapy C1 R-COP was administered on 2021/10/19. C2 R-CHOP on 2021/11/16, C3 R-DHAP on 2021/12/07, C4 R-CHOP on 2022/01/04, C5 R-DHAP on 2022/02/08. C6 R-CHOP on 2022/03/12, C7 R-DHAP on 2022/04/11.
    • Owing to bone marrow still showed B-cell lymphoma involvement, hold the PBSC harvest in 2022-03.
    • Followed CT was performed on 2023/04/10 revealed mantle cell lymphoma S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • High dose Etoposide on 2023/05/30 to 2023/06/02 followed by PBSC harvest.
    • Port-A removal and double lumen insertion on 2023/06/08. PBSC harvest on 2023/06/14 and CD34: 0*10^6/kg. Remove the PICC on 2023/06/30.
    • Starting ibrutinib (since 2022-06-02) 4# daily (140 mg/cap)
    • 2024/07/13 PET showed Lymphoma s/p treatment with partial response to current therapy.
    • 2024/08/13 Bone marrow was done for follow up, report showed compatible with residual or recurrent mantle cell lymphoma. IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell subpopulation. bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (-), cyclin-D1 (scattered +).
    • 2024/09/30 abd CT showed several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area noted again, stable in size and few enlarged nodes in left para-aortic space are noted again, stationary and splenomegaly. Heart echo (2024/10/22) showed LVEF 61%, normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function. Mild MR; trivial AR; mild TR.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024/10/22. HBsAg negative, Anti-HBc positive on 2024/05/30.
    • C1 chemotherapy with R-ICE on 2024/11/15 to 2024/11/19.
    • Today, he was admitted for C2 chemotherapy with R-ICE on 2024/11/15.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, hydration was given due to chronic kindey injury. Chemotherapy with R-ICE (Mabthera) on 2024/11/19, Ifosfamide/Mesna 24hrs/Carboplatin 3hrs on 2024/11/22, (Etoposide 1hr) on 2024/11/21 to 2024/11/23 were administered, smoothly without obvious side effect. He was discharged on 2024/11/25 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) SC QD 3D 2024-11-26 ~ 2024-11-28
• 2024-12-17, 2024-09-20, 2024-07-02, 2024-04-09, 2023-09-05 SOAP Gastroenterology Gong ZiXiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-12-10, 2024-09-30, 2024-07-08, 2024-04-15 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Zhang JiaHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Galvis Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2024-01-22, 2023-10-30, 2023-08-07, 2023-05-15, 2023-02-20, 2022-11-28, 2022-09-05 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Zhang JiaHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Galvis Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2022-06-13, 2022-03-21, 2021-12-27 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Zhang JiaHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Galvis Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2021-09-28 ~ 2021-11-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mantle cell lymphoma, unspecified site
    • Mantle cell lymphoma with multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes ,bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes , bilateral axillary lymph nodes , mediastinal lymph nodes ,multiple abdominal, pelvic and bilateral inguinal lymph node, right lower lung field , pleura of right lower lung and bone marrow involvement ,Lugano stage IV,MIPI:6.4points,Intermediate risk,PS :1
    • Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (pigtail tip culture)
    • Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
    • Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
    • Hypoalbuminemia
  • CC
    • Exertional dyspnea for months
  • Present illness history
    • This 64 yers old male had past history of
      • Type 2 Diabetes mellitus
      • Hypertension
      • Hyperuricemia
      • Operation: Hemorrhoidectomy
    • This time, he suffered from exertional dyspnea for several month. BW loss with diet restriction about 15Kg. no fever, no chills, no couth and no sputum.
    • Physical Exam early Sep 2023, CXR showed right pleural effusion. He came to our CM OPD for help, Under the impression of right pleural effusion, he admitted for further survey. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, arranged chest echo with pig-tail insertion on 2021-09-29.
    • Abdomen echo done on 2021/09/30 which showed: Fatty liver, mild. Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas. Some hyperechoic lesions, LUQ area(?). Propable intra-abdominal tumors or lymphadenopathy or ileus of bowel loops.
    • Cell block of pleural fluid revealed negative for malignancy.
    • CT of chest to abdominal was performed on 2021/10/02 which revealed: 1.) Probably lymphoma with mediasitinal, paraaortic, iliac and inguinal lymphadenopathy; 2.) Pneumonia at right middle lobe and right lower lobe with bilateral pleural effusion; 3.) Hepatosplenomegaly.
    • Neck lymph node dissection and exciison of inguinal lymph node were done on 2021/10/05 which proved Mantle cell lymphoma, CD3(-), CD20(+), CD5(+), CD10(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), Cyclin D1(+), Ki-67 is about 10-20%.
    • Owing to right side pleural effusion, pigtail was inserted on 10/8. Port-A insertion on 2021/10/08.
    • PET done on 2021/10/09 which showed: 1. The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma of low FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above (at least stage III). 2. Mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma involving the bone marrow? bone marrow hyperplasia?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation. 3. Mildly increased FDG uptake in the right lower lung field and pleura of right lower lung. Inflammation may show this picture. However, please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
    • Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy done on 2021/10/15 which proved mantle cell lymphoma.
    • Tip culture yielded MRSA and oral form of Zyvox was administered on 2021/10/12-19.
    • Chemotherapy with C1 R-COP was administered on 2021/10/19-20.
    • Chest echo was performed on 2021/10/25 which showed pig-tail drainage was suggested for right parapneumonic effusion or empyema, fever without chills was noted last night and empiric antibiotics with U-Vanco 1g Q12h was administered from 2021/10/26-11/02. will closely monitor clinical condition.
    • After above treatment, fever subside and follow chest echo show: 1. Pleural effusion, minimal, bilateral, organizing. 2. Pleural thickening, bilateral. CXR show Lobulated patchy opacity projecting at right middle and lower lung and pleura area.
    • Change vancomycin to zyvox since 2021/11/02 and keep closely monitor clinical condition and vital sign.
    • Follow lab on 2021/11/04 show improvement. Keep antibiotic treatment.
    • In addition, due to bilateral leg edema, check albumin and show 2.6. Self pay albumin with lasix was given on 2021/11/01-03.
    • Keep oral form Lasix 40mg QD since 2021/11/04 for leg edema.
    • Furthermore, consult ENT for horseness and Scope: smooth NPx, OPx, HPx, mild vocal gap when phonation, no vocal paralysis. Plan: ENT OPD f/u for voice rehabilitation.
    • Keep antibiotic treatment and follow lab and CXR on 2021/11/08 show improvement. Under relative stable condition, he was discharge with OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 4D
    • Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg) 1# HS 4D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 4D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Zyvox FC (linezolid 600mg) 1# Q12H 4D
    • codeine phosphate 15mg 1# TID 4D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-17 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • The 68 y/o man has BMT case. Due to neutropenia (WBC 20/uL, ANC 0) and diarrhea related skin infiltration over buttock. We need your help for skin treatment and severe pain management.
  • A
    • maceration around anus, with skin breaking down
    • breaking down skin gets being heaing now
    • plan and suggestion:
      • apply ZnO around anus
• 2025-03-11 Infectious Disease
  • A
    • Consultation for Mepem antibiotic
    • 68-year-old DM and Mantle cell stage IV lymphoma male patient, who received recent PBSCT on 2025-02-27, 11 days ago, has low grade fever in the past two days, despite broad spectrum cefepime, micafungin, aciclovir use.
    • White count only 10 with ANC zero yesterday.
    • There was suspect RLL pneumonia on 2025-03-04, but the CXR film yesterday, 2025-03-10 showed much clear lung field.
    • No urinalysis data available, no sign of Hickman catheter infection.
    • Change of antibiotic regimen indicated.
    • Please DC cefepime, add Mepem 1g iv q8h for one week first.
    • Add Targocid too for possible MRSA coverage, with 3 loading 1000mg doses, followed by 800mg qd.
    • Check urinalysis, check blood and urine culture report.
• 2025-03-06 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • The 68 y/o man has CKD stage 3, DM and Mantle cell lymphoma with multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes, bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes , bilateral axillary lymph nodes, mediastinal lymph nodes ,multiple abdominal, pelvic and bilateral inguinal lymph node, right lower lung field, pleura of right lower lung and bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, MIPI 6.4 points, Intermediate risk, PS 1 /p allo-PBSCT.
    • Due to severe watery diarrhea and mulnutrition, so we need your help for TPN assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • A case of mantle cell lymphoma s/p BMT with severe diarrhea who request nutrition support.
    • O
      • General appearance: ill looking
      • GI tract: Dysphagia (-), Abd pain (-), Abd distension (-), Nausea (-), Vomiting (-), Diarrhea (+, > 1500g/day, watery), Poor appetite (+), Poor digestion (-), BW loss (-) , stool (+), Bowel sound (+)
        
      • Feeding: NPO
      • Allergy: NKA
      • Past history: DM
      • Nutrition assessment:
        • BH 176.3cm BW 90.7kg UBW 88.8kg
          
        • IBW 68.4kg 130%IBW BMI 28.6 ABW(HD) 73.5kg
        • BEE (based on ABW) 1499kcal TEE 2338kcal
      • According to the patient’s present conditions, parenteral nutrition will be suitable for nutrition supply. We will follow this case for adjustment of optimal nutrition support.
    • PN Use Suggestion
      • check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin
      • tomorrow assess TPN formula and lipid administration
    • Items to be monitored when PN use:
      • PN is for single route, do not mix with other drugs except TPN drugs
      • Check BW QW5 and record I/O Q8H
      • Check one touch Q6H 2 days, if stable QD check
      • Please control BS < 200 mg/dl with RI sliding scale
      • QW1 check CBC/DC
      • QW1 check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin
• 2025-02-24 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For TBI 400cGy/4fr evaluation on 2025/02/25 and 2025/02/26
  • A
    • A: Mantle cell lymphoma with multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes, bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, bilateral axillary lymph nodes, mediastinal lymph nodes, multiple abdominal, pelvic and bilateral inguinal lymph node, right lower lung field, pleura of right lower lung and bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, s/p chemotherapy, for BMT.
    • P: TBI is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: for BMT
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: total body
        
      • Technique: 2D
      • Preliminary planning dose: 400cGy/4 fractions of the TBI
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of TBI were well explained to the patient again. He understand and agree to receive TBI. The treatment will be arranged on 2025-02-25 ~ 2025-02-26.
• 2025-02-18 Infectious Diseases
  • Q
    • For allo-PBSCT
    • The 67 y/o man has mantle cell lymphoma case, he need do the allo-PBSCT. Wn need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • This 67-year-old DM and Mantle cell lymphoma male patient, is scheduled for PBSCT in the near future.
    • Please follow your protocol with oral anti-bacterial Cravit prophylaxis and anti-fungal Mycamine prophylaxis.
    • Perform check urinalysis and blood culture if fever develops.
• 2025-02-17 Cardiac Surgery
  • Q
    • For hickman insertion.
  • A
    • We will arrange Hickman insertion on 2025/02/18 am. thank you for your consultation.
• 2023-06-07 Infectious Diseases
  • A
    • A patient of Mantle cell lymphoma. In series of patients with immune-deficient fever, infection has been identified as the cause of the fever in 60% or more of cases. In at least some cases, however, the diagnosis has been presumptive, based on a favorable clinical response to antimircobial therapy, rather than on the result of definitive tests. Infection caused by pyogenic bacteria are the most common cause of fever during episodes of neutropenia. The generally respond well to antibiotic therapy, whether or not the etiologic microorganism is isolated.
    • Anti-microbiologic coverage with parenteral Finibax or Mepem 500 mg q8h is recommended. (Anti-fungal therapy with Fungizone 50 mg qod with infusion rate 18-24 hrs or Vancomycin 500 mg q12h with infusion rate 90 min. or Targocid 400 mg qd may be added if fever persisted.)
• 2022-04-25 Infectious Diseases
  • A
    • Consultation for neutropenic fever
      • 65-year-old DM and Mantle cell lymphoma male patient, has neutropenic fever and persistent fever is noted for 4 days during hospitalization, despite Tapimycin and Targocid combination therapy.
      • White count only 90 this morning and preliminary blood culture negative.
      • Serum PCT level was up to 16, which highly suggested GNB sepsis.
    • Suggestion:
      • Continue Targocid and Mycamine, DC Tapimycin.
      • Take CXR film again for possible pneumonia development.
      • Add Mepem 1g iv q8h for 5 days first.
• 2021-10-26 Infectious Diseases
  • A
    • Chemotherapy with C1 R-COP was administered on 2021/10/19-20.
    • Chest echo was performed on 2021/10/25 which showed pig-tail drainage was suggested for right parapneumonic effusion or empyema, fever without chills was noted last night and empiric antibiotics with cefepime was administered from 2021/10/25.
    • CXR:
      • S/P port-A implantation.
      • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion ?
      • S/P pigtail catheter implantation at right CP angle.
      • Borderline cardiomegaly
      • Increased lung markings on both lower lung are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Because of previous tip cilture, MRSA, please consider to add vancomycin 15mg/kg iv q12h for the empyema treatment. F/u TDM of vancomycin 3 doses later.
• 2021-10-12 Infectious Diseases
  • A
    • Consultation for Tygacil antibiotic.
      • 64-year-old fresh lymphoma case has suspect MRSA empyema that pigtail tip culture shows MRSA infection.
      • Interestingly two sets of pleural fluid culture all shows negative result.
      • Because of high vancomycin MIC level up to 2 ug/ml, Tygacil is used.
      • Since general condition is stable, no fever or sign of sepsis, use of Tygacil seems not necessary and can be replaced by oral Zyvox.
    • Suggestion:
      • DC Tygacil.
      • Add oral Zyvox 1# po q12h for one week first.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-02 cyclophosphamide 40mg/kg 3400mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-2

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL] D1-2

• 2025-02-20 - fludarabine 24mg/m2 50mg NS 250mL 1hr D1-5 + busulfan 3.2mg/kg 276mg NS 460mL 3hr D2-4 (PTCy TBI ATG. Fludara 20% off, poor renal function)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2024-11-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 760mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + ifosfamide 5000mg/m2 10000mg NS 500mL 24hr D4 + mesna 5000mg/m2 10000mg NS 500mL 24hr D4 + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 100mL 3hr D4 + etoposide 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 1hr D3-5 (R-ICE)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1,3-5 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1,3-5 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D3-5 + NS 250mL D1,3-5

• 2024-10-23 - rituximab 375mg/m2 760mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + ifosfamide 5000mg/m2 10000mg NS 500mL 24hr D4 + mesna 5000mg/m2 10000mg NS 500mL 24hr D4 + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 100mL 3hr D4 + etoposide 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 1hr D3-5 (R-ICE)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1,3-5 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1,3-5 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D3-5 + NS 250mL D1,3-5

• 2023-05-30 - etoposide 500mg/m2 1000mg NS 50mL 2hr D1-4 (high dose etoposide. Once)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-4

• 2022-06-02 - 2024-07-19 - Imbruvica (ibrutinib) 140mg/cap 4# QD

• 2022-04-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg 6hr + cisplatin 100mg/m2 190mg 24hr D2 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3900mg 3hr Q12H D3

• 2022-03-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 730mg 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1466mg 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 97mg 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)

• 2022-02-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg 6hr + cisplatin 100mg/m2 190mg 24hr D2 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3900mg 3hr Q12H D3

• 2022-01-04 - rituximab 375mg/m2 738mg 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1470mg 30min ………………………….. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D1-5

• 2021-12-08 - ……………………………………………………….. cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3900mg 3hr Q12H D3

• 2021-12-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg 6hr + cisplatin 100mg/m2 190mg 24hr D2 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3900mg 3hr Q12H D3

• 2021-11-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 730mg 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1466mg 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 97mg 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D1-5

• 2021-10-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 738mg 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1470mg 30min ………………………….. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D1-5

2025-03-28

Problem 1: Post-Allo PBSCT Immune Reconstitution and Engraftment

• Objective
  • Post-transplant day D+30.
  • CBC (2025-03-27):
    • WBC 3.24 x10³/uL
      
    • ANC ~915/uL (28.2% neutrophils)
      
    • PLT 36 x10³/uL
      
    • Hgb 9.3 g/dL
      
  • Differential: persistent monocytosis (59.2%), left-shift with metamyelocytes and myelocytes.
• Assessment
  • WBC recovering but still immature; monocytosis suggests ongoing marrow reconstitution.
  • Platelet count slowly improving from nadir (PLT 16 on 2025-03-25 → 36 on 2025-03-27).
  • Persistent anemia likely multifactorial: marrow suppression, chronic inflammation, possible iron deficiency.
• Recommendation
  • May consider supportive care with G-CSF if clinically indicated.
  • Monitor CBC/DC every 48–72 hrs.
  • Consider iron studies and reticulocyte count if anemia persists post-engraftment phase.
  • Transfuse platelets PRN (e.g. if PLT <10k or bleeding).

Problem 2: GVHD Prophylaxis – Cyclosporine A Level Monitoring

• Objective
  • CsA trough (2025-03-27): 259.4 ng/mL
  • Dose: Sandimmun Neoral 175mg PO BID
  • Renal function stable (Cr 0.81–0.89 mg/dL)
• Assessment
  • Trough level remains within therapeutic target (150–300 ng/mL).
  • No signs of acute GVHD reported (e.g. diarrhea, LFT elevation, skin rash).
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current dosing; continue QW1 CsA trough monitoring.
  • Monitor for nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.
  • Maintain LFT and diarrhea surveillance to catch early GI or hepatic GVHD.

Problem 3: Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • PLT: 16 → 36 x10³/uL (2025-03-25 to 03-27)
  • No active bleeding reported.
• Assessment
  • Slow upward trend post-nadir, likely reflecting bone marrow recovery.
  • Persistent moderate thrombocytopenia, but platelet kinetics are improving.
• Recommendation
  • Continue to monitor PLT daily.
  • Transfuse PRN if PLT <10k or bleeding signs.
  • Avoid invasive procedures; maintain stool softeners and skin integrity to minimize bleeding risks.

Problem 4: Electrolyte Imbalances (Mg, Ca, Na)

• Objective
  • Magnesium: 1.6 (3/25) → 1.5 mg/dL (3/27)
    
  • Calcium: 2.11–2.19 mmol/L
    
  • Sodium: stable at 132 mmol/L
    
  • Potassium: normal (4.0–4.1 mmol/L)
• Assessment
  • Mild hypomagnesemia persists despite intermittent IV MgSO₄.
  • Calcium low-normal, likely partially related to Mg and albumin status.
  • Sodium borderline low, likely dilutional from hydration/TPN.
• Recommendation
  • Continue IV magnesium sulfate 10% 20 mL QD until >1.8 mg/dL stably.
  • Recheck Mg and Ca every 2–3 days.
  • Monitor for signs of hypocalcemia (tetany, prolonged QT).
  • Monitor for fluid balance and hyponatremia trends.

Problem 5: Glycemic Control in a Diabetic Post-Transplant

• Objective
  • BG: gradually decreased from 127–153 mg/dL (mid March) → 109 → 101 → 94 (03-28).
  • Actrapid SC insulin was discontinued on 3/21.
  • Oral Galvus Met maintained.
• Assessment
  • Glycemic control stable post-TBI, chemotherapy, and steroid taper.
  • Risk of hypoglycemia increasing as appetite and gut function recover.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor BG QD.
  • Maintain oral Galvus Metformin; discontinue/reduce if BG <90 mg/dL or GI upset.
  • Reintroduce prandial insulin only if BG >180 mg/dL with feeding.

Problem 6: Infection Risk and Management

• Objective
  • T: afebrile; 36.4–37.0°C last 3 days.
  • CRP improved to 1.4 (2025-03-23)
  • CMV viral load <34.5 IU/mL (undetectable)
  • No new abnormal CXR or clinical signs.
• Assessment
  • No current systemic infection; empiric antibiotics have been de-escalated.
  • CMV reactivation not evident.
  • Infection risk still present due to neutropenia and GVHD prophylaxis.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain prophylactic antivirals (Letermovir, Acyclovir) and antifungals as neutropenia persists.
  • Consider weekly CMV/EBV PCRs while on immunosuppressants.
  • Resume TMP-SMX when neutrophils >1000/uL.

[evaluation of whether the post-allo PBSCT patient is ready for hospital discharge]

1. Hematologic Recovery

• Criteria:
  • ANC > 1000/uL × 3 days without G-CSF.
  • PLT > 50,000/uL and stable without transfusion.
  • Hgb stable or manageable with outpatient transfusion if needed.
• Current Status:
  • WBC: 3.24 ×10³/uL; Neutrophils 28.2% → ANC ≈ 915/uL (borderline).
  • PLT: 36 ×10³/uL (mild improvement, but still below threshold).
  • Hgb: 9.3 g/dL (stable).
• Rationale:
  • Not yet met: ANC borderline; PLT < 50K still poses bleeding risk, especially unsupervised at home.

2. Absence of Active Infection

• Criteria:
  • Afebrile for ≥48–72 hours.
  • Negative cultures or no signs of ongoing infection.
  • CRP trending down or normalized.
  • No new symptoms (e.g. cough, dysuria, mucositis, diarrhea).
• Current Status:
  • Afebrile >72 hrs.
  • CRP dropped to 1.4 mg/dL.
  • No new infectious symptoms.
  • CMV PCR negative.
• Rationale:
  • Met: No infection concern currently. Good response to prior antibiotics. Antiviral and antifungal prophylaxis ongoing.

3. Stable Immunosuppressant Levels and GVHD-Free

• Criteria:
  • Therapeutic CsA trough level.
  • No clinical GVHD signs (skin, gut, liver).
  • Adherence to immunosuppressive meds orally.
• Current Status:
  • CsA trough: 259.4 ng/mL on 3/27 (target met).
  • On Sandimmun Neoral 175 mg BID PO.
  • No diarrhea, rash, or LFT elevation reported.
• Rationale:
  • Met: Immunosuppressant well-absorbed orally, stable level, no GVHD signs.

4. Nutritional Status and Oral Intake

• Criteria:
  • Off TPN.
  • Stable oral intake with adequate hydration/nutrition.
  • Improving serum prealbumin/transthyretin.
• Current Status:
  • TPN discontinued.
  • Oral medications tolerated.
  • Prealbumin improving: 12.84 → 18.25 mg/dL.
• Rationale:
  • Met: Nutritional status recovering. Patient appears to tolerate oral diet and hydration.

5. Performance Status and Mobility

• Criteria:
  • ECOG 0–2.
  • Independent or minimal assistance with ADLs.
• Current Status:
  • ECOG 1–2 noted in prior assessments.
  • Vitals stable; no reports of orthostatic symptoms or functional regression.
• Rationale:
  • Likely met: No signs of poor mobility or declining PS. Functional enough for outpatient follow-up.

6. Support System and Close Follow-Up Capability

• Criteria:
  • Access to transplant clinic for frequent labs and GVHD surveillance.
  • Family/caregiver support.
  • Reliable access to oral meds, infection precautions, and emergency services.
• Current Status:
  • Not explicitly stated but assumed under simulation.
• Rationale:
  • Conditionally met: If outpatient infrastructure is in place, follow-up feasible.

7. Other Considerations

• Electrolytes: Mild, manageable hypomagnesemia (1.5 mg/dL), likely to be monitored outpatient with oral Mg if needed.
• Blood glucose: Well-controlled (BG 94–109 mg/dL) off insulin.
• Vitals: Stable; no fever, hypoxia, or hypotension.
• Psychological Readiness: Not detailed; important in real-world scenarios.

Final Comment: Is this patient ready for discharge?

Not quite yet.
The main barrier is platelet count (<50K) and borderline neutrophil recovery (ANC ~900). For a post-allo PBSCT patient at D+30, early discharge could be unsafe unless: - PLT reaches >50K without transfusion needs. - ANC consistently >1000/uL. - Close outpatient monitoring (labs, GVHD surveillance) is guaranteed.

What could be done before discharge: (not posted)

1. Continue G-CSF until ANC > 1000/uL × 3 days.
2. Monitor PLT for spontaneous rise > 50K or minimal transfusion need.
3. Confirm oral intake remains adequate and sustainable.
4. Ensure CsA levels remain therapeutic.
5. Verify outpatient follow-up readiness (labs, infection monitoring, psychosocial support).

2025-03-25

The patient, a 68-year-old male post-allo PBSCT (D+27 on 2025-03-25) for Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), is gradually recovering from profound neutropenia. Recent data reveal:

• Hematopoietic recovery with improving WBC counts and evolving myeloid reconstitution.
• Persistent pancytopenia, with thrombocytopenia and anemia.
• GVHD prophylaxis ongoing with Sandimmun (cyclosporine) showing stable therapeutic trough levels (~275 ng/mL).
• Infectious control improving: CRP decreased, fever subsided, but remains vulnerable due to marrow suppression.
• Electrolytes and nutrition: mild hyponatremia and hypocalcemia; improved prealbumin; TPN ongoing.
• Skin breakdown around anus improved, but mucosal damage and nutritional compromise require monitoring.

Hematologic Reconstitution after PBSCT

• Objective:
  • WBC: improved from nadir (0.02 on 2025-03-14) → 3.61 x10³/uL on 2025-03-25
    • Neutrophil 30.5%, Metamyelocyte 7.4% → ongoing myeloid recovery
    • Persistent lymphopenia (1.1%), likely delayed adaptive recovery
  • Platelets: fluctuating, now PLT 16k/µL
  • Hemoglobin: ↓ to 7.8 g/dL, mild downward trend (prior 8.7 on 2025-03-23)
• Assessment:
  • Neutrophil recovery observed (ANC ~1.1 x10³/uL) indicating successful engraftment
  • Erythroid and megakaryocytic lines still suppressed
  • Marrow shows myeloid dominance (band 0%, metamyelocyte ↑), indicating early post-transplant kinetics
• Recommendation:
  • Continue G-CSF support until stable neutrophils without stimulation
  • Evaluate RBC/PLT transfusion needs proactively based on symptoms, Hgb <8 or PLT <10-20
  • Consider bone marrow evaluation if cytopenia persists beyond D+30

GVHD Prophylaxis / Cyclosporine Management

• Objective:
  • Cyclosporine trough: 404 → 273 → 275.4 ng/mL (2025-03-24)
  • Dose: 150mg IVD Q12H
• Assessment:
  • Levels are within target therapeutic range (200–300 ng/mL) post-transplant
  • No overt GVHD signs (skin, liver, GI) reported these 2 days
• Recommendation:
  • Maintain current CsA dosing
  • Continue QW14 trough level monitoring
  • Monitor for CsA toxicities (renal, neuro), although renal function remains stable

Persistent Anemia and Thrombocytopenia

• Objective:
  • Hgb 7.8 g/dL, Hct 22.4%, PLT 16k/µL
  • No active bleeding reported
• Assessment:
  • Reflects delayed erythroid/megakaryocytic recovery post-PBSCT
  • May contribute to fatigue, mucosal fragility, risk of bleeding
• Recommendation:
  • Consider RBC transfusion threshold Hgb <8 g/dL
  • PLT transfusion when <20k, or <50k with mucositis
  • Nutritional support with iron, folate, B12 (already on B-complex)

Infection Risk and Antibiotic Management

• Objective:
  • CRP: decreased from 7.6 → 1.4 mg/dL (2025-03-23)
  • No fever; vital signs stable
  • Currently on Cefim, Targocid, Acyclovir, Micafungin tapered off earlier
• Assessment:
  • Inflammation/immunity gradually resolving
  • Empirical coverage seems effective
• Recommendation:
  • Continue current cefepime + Targocid
  • Consider step-down or stop Targocid based on culture/clinical status
  • Repeat blood cultures if fever recurs or WBC spikes

Glycemic Control

• Objective:
  • Recent glucose: 131 (2025-03-24), 115–127 in past 3 days
  • Off steroids, on Galvus Met + sliding scale Actrapid
• Assessment:
  • Acceptable glycemic control (mostly <160 mg/dL)
  • Risk of hypoglycemia minimal now
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Galvus Metformin
  • Check BG QD, consider relaxing to BID if stable next 2 days

2025-03-24 (not posted)

Problem 1. Profound Pancytopenia Post-AlloPBSCT

• Objective
  • WBC Recovery:
    • WBC increased from 0.02 ×10³/uL (2025-03-14) to 7.34 (2025-03-20), slightly declined to 4.46 (2025-03-23).
      
    • Neutrophil rose from 0% to 79.4% (2025-03-20) then declined to 32.0% (2025-03-23); monocytes markedly increased to 61.8%, suggesting myeloid recovery.
      
  • Anemia and Thrombocytopenia:
    • Hgb stable at 8.2–8.7 g/dL; PLT fluctuated (low of 14 on 2025-03-22, rebound to 51 on 2025-03-23).
      
  • Engraftment Confirmation:
    • DNA-STR (2025-03-24): 100% donor chimerism in 6 informative loci.
• Assessment
  • Successful neutrophil engraftment with monocyte-predominant recovery trend.
    
  • Platelet and RBC lines remain suppressed, likely due to chemotherapy, infection, or GVHD-related marrow suppression.
    
  • High monocyte percentage may reflect marrow regeneration phase or inflammatory response.
• Recommendation
  • Continue daily CBC monitoring for lineage stabilization.
    
  • Maintain infection prophylaxis until sustained neutrophil >500/uL.
    
  • Consider platelet transfusion threshold and anemia symptomatology for RBC support.

Problem 2. Cyclosporin A (CsA) Trough Level & Toxicity Risk (new data pending, not posted)

• Objective
  • Trough levels:
    • 2025-03-06: 144.9 ng/mL
    • 2025-03-10: 221 ng/mL
    • 2025-03-13: 404.1 ng/mL
    • 2025-03-17: 273.3 ng/mL
  • AST/ALT stable at 37/28 U/L (2025-03-23), no hyperbilirubinemia.
    
  • Mg persistently low (1.4 mg/dL on 2025-03-23) despite supplementation.
    
  • Mild hypertension, stable BP range: SBP 120–160 mmHg.
• Assessment
  • Previously rising CsA levels have decreased but remain supratherapeutic.
    
  • No overt hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity; borderline hypomagnesemia supports calcineurin inhibitor effect.
    
  • Mild BP elevation may be CsA-related.
• Recommendation
  • QW1.4 trough monitoring; adjust dose to target therapeutic range.
    
  • Continue MgSO₄ supplementation (IV BID).
    
  • Monitor BP and renal function closely; consider anti-hypertensive optimization if persistent elevation.

Problem 3. Diarrhea & Perianal Skin Breakdown (GVHD vs. Drug/TPN-related) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Hx of >1500g/day watery diarrhea (early March), now improving; no current stool record since 2025-03-20.
    
  • Perianal skin: maceration with skin breakdown, now healing (Plastic Surgery 2025-03-17).
    
  • Ongoing TPN support due to persistent oral mucositis (grade 3).
    
  • Electrolytes: Na 131 mmol/L, P 1.8 mg/dL, Mg 1.4 mg/dL, stable BUN/Cr.
• Assessment
  • Diarrhea improving, unclear etiology but likely post-chemotherapy toxicity +/- GVHD.
    
  • Low electrolytes support previous GI loss.
    
  • Perianal area now healing under ZnO and local care.
• Recommendation
  • Continue local wound care with zinc oxide and antiseptics.
    
  • Continue electrolyte repletion and TPN, taper as oral intake improves.
    
  • Monitor for GVHD signs (e.g., biopsy, if relapse of diarrhea).

Problem 4. Nutritional Deficiency & Refeeding Risk

• Objective
  • Prealbumin trend:
    • 2025-03-10: 18.75 mg/dL
      
    • 2025-03-17: 12.84 ↓
      
    • 2025-03-20: 15.04 ↑
      
    • 2025-03-24: 18.25 ↑
      
  • Glucose range: 120–131 mg/dL (03/19–03/24).
    
  • Receiving SmofKabiven + Oliclinomel TPN.
• Assessment
  • Improving prealbumin and glucose trend shows positive nutritional response.
    
  • Still at risk for refeeding syndrome (hypo-P, hypo-Mg, hypo-K previously noted).
    
  • Close monitoring per surgical team’s nutritional protocol.
• Recommendation
  • Continue TPN titration guided by labs, nutrition team.
    
  • Daily electrolyte panels, ensure Mg, P, K support.
    
  • Consider early oral/enteral feeding trials as mucositis resolves.

Problem 5. Infection Monitoring & Antibiotic Adjustment

• Objective
  • Fever: No persistent fever post 2025-03-17.
    
  • CXR improved; prior RLL pneumonia resolving.
    
  • Current antibiotics:
    • Targocid 800mg QD (MRSA)
      
    • Meropenem 1g Q8H (broad-spectrum)
      
    • Acyclovir, Micafungin maintained.
      
  • CRP ↓ to 1.4 mg/dL on 2025-03-23, Procalcitonin 0.19 ng/mL (2025-03-17).
• Assessment
  • Trend suggests infection under control, likely secondary to neutrophil recovery and appropriate antibiotic coverage.
    
  • CRP decline and hemodynamic stability further support resolution.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current antibiotics through planned course.
    
  • Consider de-escalation if clinical course remains stable after 7 days.
    
  • Daily vital signs, cultures PRN, and CRP monitoring.

2025-03-20

Updated Prioritized Issues Since 2025-03-18

Problem 1. Hematologic Recovery & Engraftment Progress

• Objective
  • WBC count improvement:
    • 2.25 ×10³/uL (2025-03-18) → 4.68 ×10³/uL (2025-03-19) → 7.34 ×10³/uL (2025-03-20)
      
  • Neutrophil predominance:
    • 87.5% (2025-03-18) → 74.5% (2025-03-19) → 79.4% (2025-03-20)
      
  • Monocyte expansion:
    • 11.5% (2025-03-18) → 24.5% (2025-03-19) → 14.7% (2025-03-20)
      
  • Persistent thrombocytopenia:
    • PLT 17 ×10³/uL (2025-03-18) → 41 ×10³/uL (2025-03-19) → 20 ×10³/uL (2025-03-20)
• Assessment
  • Continued hematopoietic recovery with robust WBC and neutrophil engraftment.
  • G-CSF has just been DC.
  • Monocyte fluctuations may suggest immune system reconstitution.
    
  • Platelet count remains unstable, requiring close monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for any delayed platelet engraftment and signs of bleeding.
    
  • Consider platelet transfusion if PLT < 10 ×10³/uL or active bleeding occurs.

Problem 2. Cyclosporine (CsA) Trough Level Evaluation (not posted)

• Objective
  • CsA levels:
    • 3/17: 273.3 ng/mL (mild reduction from prior supratherapeutic level).
      
  • Stable renal function:
    • Creatinine 0.81 mg/dL (2025-03-17) → 0.89 mg/dL (2025-03-20)
      
  • No liver toxicity:
    • AST/ALT within normal limits.
• Assessment
  • CsA level is returning to a more controlled range.
    
  • No immediate evidence of nephrotoxicity or hepatotoxicity.
    
  • Maintaining immune suppression while minimizing toxicity remains a key balance.
• Recommendation
  • Continue close monitoring of CsA trough levels.
    
  • Evaluate for early signs of GvHD (skin, liver, GI symptoms).
    
  • Adjust dose further if levels trend toward subtherapeutic or supratherapeutic range.

Problem 3. Nutritional Status & GI Function

• Objective
  • Mild improvement in prealbumin:
    • 12.84 mg/dL (2025-03-17) → 15.04 mg/dL (2025-03-20)
      
  • No significant diarrhea episodes reported.
• Assessment
  • Nutritional improvement likely due to sustained TPN support.
    
  • Oral intake may remain insufficient but is not worsening.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current TPN regimen with SmofKabiven + Oliclinomel.
    
  • Assess tolerance for gradual transition to enteral feeding if feasible.
    
  • Monitor for any GI intolerance or malabsorption signs.

Problem 4. Persistent Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Platelet count remains critically low:
    • 17 ×10³/uL (2025-03-18) → 41 ×10³/uL (2025-03-19) → 20 ×10³/uL (2025-03-20)
• Assessment
  • Inconsistent platelet response despite overall WBC engraftment.
    
  • Higher risk of spontaneous bleeding remains present.
• Recommendation
  • Consider platelet transfusion if PLT < 10 ×10³/uL or clinical bleeding develops.
    
  • Continue hematopoietic support with G-CSF and monitor trends.
    
  • Evaluate for underlying causes (e.g., marrow suppression, microangiopathy, immune-mediated destruction).

Problem 5. Electrolyte Balance & Renal Function

• Objective
  • Persistent hyponatremia:
    • 132 mmol/L (2025-03-17, 2025-03-19)
      
  • Mild potassium improvement:
    • K 3.9 mmol/L (2025-03-17) → 4.1 mmol/L (2025-03-19)
      
  • Stable renal function:
    • Creatinine 0.81 mg/dL (2025-03-17) → 0.89 mg/dL (2025-03-20)
• Assessment
  • Hyponatremia remains stable but persistent, possibly dilutional or SIADH-related.
    
  • Potassium and magnesium levels remain stable with supplementation.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor sodium levels and assess fluid balance (urine osmolality if needed).
    
  • Ensure TPN electrolyte content is adjusted as needed.
    
  • Continue renal function monitoring.

Problem 6. Infection Surveillance & Antibiotic Management

• Objective
  • No new febrile episodes (last recorded 37.5°C on 3/19).
    
  • CRP levels slightly elevated:
    • 7.6 mg/dL (2025-03-17), trend needed.
• Assessment
  • No signs of active systemic infection.
    
  • Mild CRP elevation may reflect inflammatory response from hematopoietic recovery.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current antibiotic regimen (Mepem, Targocid).
    
  • Monitor for any new infectious signs.
    
  • Trend CRP levels for further evaluation.

2025-03-18

Updated Insights on Prioritized Issues Since 2025-03-14

Problem 1. Post-Transplant Engraftment and Bone Marrow Recovery

• Objective:
  • WBC Recovery
    • Increased from 0.02 ×10³/uL (3/14) → 2.25 ×10³/uL (3/18)
      
    • Neutrophil predominance (87.5%), monocytes emerging (11.5%)
      
    • Lymphocytes remain absent (0%), indicating delayed adaptive immunity
      
  • Platelet Decline
    • PLT dropped from 48K (3/17) → 17K (3/18)
      
    • No reported active bleeding
      
  • Hemoglobin Fluctuation
    • Hgb 8.2 g/dL (3/14) → 8.4 g/dL (3/18), suggesting stabilization
      
  • No significant new infections or fever spikes
• Assessment:
  • Neutrophil engraftment is shown, but lymphocyte recovery is absent, raising concern for delayed immune reconstitution.
    
  • Platelet drop could indicate consumptive processes, delayed engraftment, or alloimmune thrombocytopenia.
    
  • Hgb stabilization suggests no ongoing hemolysis or significant bleeding.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor for full immune reconstitution
    • Continue G-CSF support if needed.
      
    • Assess for early CMV reactivation with PCR testing.
      
  • Platelet management
    • Consider platelet transfusion if <10K or symptomatic.
      
    • Evaluate for consumptive causes (DIC, infection, alloimmune process).
      
  • Assess for potential GVHD involvement
    • Monitor for diarrhea, rash, hepatic dysfunction as GVHD markers.

Problem 2. Cyclosporine Trough Level Evaluation

• Objective:
  • Cyclosporine Trough Levels
    • 144.9 ng/mL with 140mg Q12H (3/6) → 221 ng/mL with 160mg Q12H (3/10) → 404.1 ng/mL with 160mg Q12H (3/13) → 273.3 ng/mL with 150mg Q12H (3/17)
      
  • Renal Function
    • Creatinine stable at 0.81 mg/dL (3/17), no signs of acute nephrotoxicity
      
    • eGFR 100.72 mL/min/1.73m² (3/17), within acceptable range
      
  • Liver Function
    • Bilirubin total: 1.29 mg/dL (3/17), direct: 0.61 mg/dL (3/17), slight reduction
      
    • ALT/AST remain stable (ALT 20 U/L, AST 19 U/L on 3/17)
• Assessment:
  • Cyclosporine level peaked dangerously at 404.1 ng/mL (3/13), but adjustment successfully brought it down to 273.3 ng/mL (3/17).
    
  • No significant nephrotoxicity observed, but ongoing monitoring is essential.
    
  • Fluctuating levels indicate a need for close dosing adjustments.
• Recommendation:
  • Maintain current dose and recheck levels in 2-3 days
    • Aim for target CsA 200–300 ng/mL to balance GVHD prevention vs. toxicity risk.
      
  • Monitor renal and hepatic function closely
    • Assess for hypertension, tremors, electrolyte disturbances (esp. Mg, K).
      
  • Watch for potential GVHD rebound with level adjustment
    • Assess for new skin, liver, or GI manifestations of GVHD.

Problem 3. Persistent Malnutrition and Protein Deficiency

• Objective:
  • Prealbumin decline
    • 20.74 mg/dL (3/7) → 12.84 mg/dL (3/17)
      
  • Transferrin stable but low
    • 125.8 mg/dL (3/17), indicating ongoing poor protein stores
      
  • Albumin relatively stable
    • 3.4 g/dL (3/17), but does not fully reflect nutritional reserves
      
  • GI Status
    • Bowel movement around 2 times since last weekend.
      
    • Now on TPN (SmofKabiven + Oliclinomel)
• Assessment:
  • Persistent protein deficiency despite TPN suggests ongoing catabolic state.
    
  • Poor enteral tolerance may indicate early intestinal GVHD or delayed gut recovery post-transplant.
• Recommendation:
  • Optimize TPN composition
    • Consider higher amino acid content to compensate for losses.
      
  • Monitor for GVHD contribution to malnutrition
    • Stool calprotectin, fecal lactoferrin to assess intestinal inflammation.
      
  • Evaluate for micronutrient deficiencies
    • Check Vitamin D, selenium, and iron status.

Problem 4. Inflammatory Response and Infection Risk

• Objective:
  • CRP remains elevated
    • 5.3 mg/dL (3/10) → 7.6 mg/dL (3/17)
      
  • Procalcitonin low at 0.19 ng/mL (3/17), reducing likelihood of bacterial sepsis
    
  • No new fever spikes, vitals remain stable
    
  • Antibiotic coverage: Mepem + Targocid
• Assessment:
  • Persistent CRP elevation suggests ongoing inflammation, possibly due to low-grade infection, GVHD, or engraftment-related cytokine response.
    
  • No clear evidence of bacterial sepsis, making GVHD or sterile inflammatory response more likely.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue current broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage.
    
  • Monitor for additional signs of infection or GVHD.
    
  • May consider tapering antibiotics if no clear source identified and CRP stabilizes.

Problem 5. Electrolyte Imbalances and Supplementation Needs

• Objective:
  • Potassium stable at 3.9 mmol/L (3/17) after prior hypokalemia
    
  • Phosphorus low at 1.9 mg/dL (3/17), requiring repletion
    
  • Magnesium low at 1.4 mg/dL (3/17), ongoing IV MgSO₄ support
• Assessment:
  • Persistent hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia despite supplementation suggests ongoing cellular uptake or renal losses.
    
  • Current IV MgSO₄ administration appears insufficient to correct the deficit.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue IV MgSO₄ (BID dosing as needed).
    
  • Increase phosphorus supplementation and monitor for symptoms of neuromuscular weakness or hemolysis.
    
  • Monitor renal excretion of electrolytes to assess for losses.

Final Summary of Prioritized Issues (2025-03-18)

• Post-Transplant Engraftment and Platelet Recovery → WBC increasing, but PLT declining (monitor transfusion needs).
  
• Cyclosporine Trough Level Evaluation → Successfully lowered CsA levels, ongoing monitoring needed.
  
• Persistent Malnutrition → Protein markers worsening despite TPN (consider GVHD, optimize nutrition).
  
• Inflammatory Response → Persistent CRP elevation, unclear if infection or GVHD (continue monitoring).
  
• Electrolyte Imbalances → Persistent low phosphorus and magnesium (require aggressive supplementation).

2025-03-14

Evaluation for Major Updates & Clinical Trends Since Last Review on 2025-03-11 (As of today 2025-03-14)

A. Key Updates and Trends (not posted)

1. Persistent Severe Pancytopenia and Lack of Engraftment

• WBC further declined to 0.02 ×10³/uL, with persistent neutropenia (100%) and zero lymphocyte recovery, indicating no signs of engraftment yet (D+15).
• PLT remains critically low (20 ×10³/uL) with progressive anemia (HGB 8.2 g/dL, HCT 23.5%), which may require supportive transfusions.
• Persistent neutropenia increases risk of infections, necessitating ongoing antibiotic and antifungal coverage.

2. Infection Risk and Management

• Low-grade fever continues (BT 37.5–37.7°C) with anal pain and sore throat, raising suspicion for:

  • Mucositis-related infections (Grade 3 mucositis persists).
  • Bacterial perianal cellulitis or perianal abscess?
  • Cytokine release due to engraftment vs. systemic infection?

• Worsening diarrhea after elemental diet, raising concern for infection-associated diarrhea (C. difficile, viral enteritis) vs. GVHD enteritis.

• Cyclosporine level spiked to 404.1 ng/mL on 2025/03/13, potentially contributing to toxicity, nephrotoxicity, and immune suppression, exacerbating infection risk.

• Current Infection Management:

  • Broad-spectrum antibiotics (Mepem + Targocid) continued.
  • Antifungal (Micafungin) continued.
  • Antiviral (Acyclovir) for viral prophylaxis.
  • Close monitoring for sepsis or worsening infection signs.

3. Gastrointestinal Symptoms (Diarrhea)

• New onset watery diarrhea since 2025/03/13, worsening after elemental diet (300 kcal).
• Potential causes include:
  • Infectious: C. difficile colitis, viral gastroenteritis (CMV-negative), bacterial sepsis.
  • Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) enteritis (D+15):
    • Persistent mucosal symptoms (oral mucositis, sore throat, anal pain) suggest mucosal involvement.
    • Need for GVHD staging and additional workup (sigmoidoscopy, stool PCR for GVHD markers, fecal calprotectin).
  • Drug-induced diarrhea: Cyclosporine toxicity (3% to 8%)?
• Interventions:
  • Elemental diet discontinued due to worsening diarrhea.
  • Shifted to D5W trial (100mL TID) for gut rest.
  • TPN continued for nutritional support.

4. Cyclosporine Toxicity Risk

• Cyclosporine level tripled (144.9 → 221 → 404.1 ng/mL in 7 days).
• Risks of toxicity:
  • Renal toxicity (though creatinine stable at 0.86 mg/dL).
  • Hypertension risk (BP stable, but requiring close monitoring).
  • Delayed engraftment due to excessive immunosuppression.
• Interventions:
  • Monitor renal function and BP closely.
  • Dose adjustment from 160mg BID down to 150mg BID.

B. Problem-Oriented Deliberation

Problem #1: Persistent Severe Pancytopenia (D+15)

• Objective
  • WBC 0.02 ×10³/uL with no neutrophil recovery.
  • PLT 20 ×10³/uL, HGB 8.2 g/dL, worsening anemia.
  • Neutropenia-associated infection risk remains high.
• Assessment
  • No engraftment signals yet; potential delayed recovery vs. graft failure.
  • Persistent risk of sepsis and bleeding due to pancytopenia.
• Recommendation
  • Continue G-CSF to stimulate myeloid recovery.
  • Monitor daily CBC for engraftment trends.
  • Consider transfusions for anemia (if symptomatic) or thrombocytopenia (<10K/uL or bleeding signs).
  • Evaluate for graft failure risk if no WBC recovery in coming days.

Problem #2: Infection Risk with New Fever and Diarrhea

• Objective
  • Low-grade fever (BT 37.5–37.7°C) without chills.
  • New diarrhea onset since 3/13 after elemental diet.
  • Perianal pain and sore throat → possible mucosal barrier compromise.
  • Persistent neutropenia (WBC 0.02 ×10³/uL, ANC 0).
• Assessment
  • High risk for bacterial, fungal, or viral infection due to prolonged neutropenia and mucosal barrier injury.
  • Possible GVHD enteritis (D+15) vs. infectious diarrhea.
• Recommendation
  • Infection Workup:
    • Stool studies (C. difficile toxin, enterovirus PCR, stool culture).
    • Monitor CRP, PCT for bacterial sepsis risk.
  • Empiric Therapy:
    • Continue broad-spectrum coverage (Mepem + Targocid).
    • Continue antifungal prophylaxis (Micafungin).
  • If GVHD suspected:
    • Evaluate for staging (sigmoidoscopy, fecal calprotectin).
    • Consider MMF taper if worsening GVHD.

Problem #3: Cyclosporine Toxicity Risk (not posted)

• Objective
  • Cyclosporine level surged to 404.1 ng/mL (3/13), up from 144.9 ng/mL (3/6).
  • Creatinine stable (0.86 mg/dL), BP stable but requiring close monitoring.
• Assessment
  • Potential over-immunosuppression contributing to infection risk and delayed engraftment.
  • Risk of renal toxicity, hypertension, and metabolic complications.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor cyclosporine levels closely.
  • Evaluate for dose adjustment to reduce toxicity risk.
  • Assess for alternative immunosuppressive options (e.g., tacrolimus switch if indicated).

Problem #4: Severe Oral Mucositis (Grade 3)

• Objective
  • Persistent Grade 3 mucositis with sore throat and pain.
  • Increased risk of secondary infections and impaired oral intake.
• Assessment
  • Major source of discomfort and infection risk.
  • Likely due to conditioning regimen and delayed mucosal healing.
• Recommendation
  • Continue aggressive oral care (B-iodine, antifungals).
  • Consider PCA or local anesthetics for pain relief.
  • Maintain nutritional support via TPN until oral intake improves.

Problem #5: Nutritional Status and Metabolic Support

• Objective
  • Diarrhea onset after elemental diet (300 kcal).
  • Shifted to D5W 100mL TID for gut rest.
  • TPN maintained (SmofKabiven + Oliclinomel).
  • Mild hyperglycemia (BG 141–158 mg/dL).
• Assessment
  • Enteral nutrition intolerance requiring full TPN support.
  • Risk of muscle wasting due to prolonged catabolic state.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain TPN support for now.
  • Trial reintroduction of enteral feeding after 48h diarrhea-free period.
  • Monitor electrolytes (K, Mg, Phos) closely to prevent deficiencies.

C. Summary of Recommendations

• Monitor engraftment closely; continue G-CSF support.
• Address new fever and diarrhea:
  • Rule out infection (stool cultures, CRP, PCT monitoring).
  • Consider GVHD workup (sigmoidoscopy, fecal calprotectin).
• Reassess Cyclosporine levels and adjust dosing to prevent toxicity.
• Continue full TPN support until diarrhea resolves.
• Manage mucositis aggressively to improve comfort and reduce infection risk.

Overall Prognostic Considerations

• Neutropenia remains critical at D+15, requiring continued infection surveillance.
• GVHD vs. infection must be differentiated early to guide immunosuppressive strategy.
• Cyclosporine toxicity is emerging as a concern, requiring active dose adjustment consideration.
• Gut function remains impaired, with ongoing nutritional and metabolic challenges.

Next Steps

• Daily CBC for engraftment signals.
• F/U Cyclosporine level (trend 3/16–3/17).
• Monitor diarrhea pattern; escalate GVHD treatment if needed.
• Supportive care for mucositis, pain, and nutrition.

2025-03-13

Cyclosporine Dose Adjustment Recommendation:

• The cyclosporine trough level increased to 404 ng/mL on 2025-03-13 with a 160 mg BID regimen, compared to 221 ng/mL on 2025-03-10 with 140 mg BID.
  
• Given that the patient’s previous diarrhea has resolved, it is recommended to reduce the dose to 150 mg BID to maintain appropriate drug levels and lower toxicity risk.
  
• Monitor trough levels and renal function closely after dose adjustment.

[tube feeding]

1. Pariet (Rabeprazole) Administration:

• As an enteric-coated tablet, Pariet is not recommended for tube administration.
  
• Recommended alternative: Takepron (Lansoprazole) 30 mg/tab, which can be dissolved in water before tube administration.

2. Prevymis (Letermovir) Administration:

• The official prescribing information does not recommend tube administration.
  
• Consultation with the supplier confirmed that their official stance aligns with the prescribing information.
  
• However, anecdotal reports suggest that some hospitals dissolve the tablet in water for tube administration.
  
• Clinical discretion is advised when considering this approach.

2025-03-11

Since the last review on 2025-03-07, the patient has shown changes across multiple systems:

• Watery diarrhea has resolved (previously 7 times/day on 2025-03-07 → only 1 episode on 2025-03-10).
• Severe oral mucositis (Grade 3) has worsened, leading to poor oral intake, increased pain, and risk of infection.
• Electrolyte disturbances persist, with persistent hypokalemia (K ~2.7-2.9 mmol/L), hyponatremia (Na 132 mmol/L), and hypophosphatemia (P 1.6 mg/dL).
• Hematologic status remains critical, with profound neutropenia (WBC 0.01 ×10³/uL, ANC 0), requiring continued G-CSF support.
• Liver function shows mixed trends:
  • ALT improved (118 → 58 U/L).
  • Bilirubin has worsened (1.24 → 1.56 mg/dL, DBI/TBI increased to 54.49%), raising concerns for GVHD, drug toxicity, or mild hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS).
• Ciclosporin levels increased from 144.9 → 221.3 ng/mL after dose escalation on 2025-03-07, which may contribute to worsening renal function and liver abnormalities.
• Infectious risk assessment:
  • Procalcitonin has dropped (2.32 → 0.31 ng/mL), suggesting no new bacterial sepsis.
  • CRP remains stable (~5.3 mg/dL), indicating ongoing inflammation but no acute infection.
• Aspiration pneumonia remains stable, with no new desaturation or worsening respiratory symptoms.

Problem #1: Post-Haploidentical PBSCT Status (D+11)

• Objective:
  • Profound neutropenia (WBC 0.01 ×10³/uL, ANC 0), no signs of engraftment.
  • Platelets improving (20 → 46 ×10³/uL), but still low.
  • Ciclosporin level increased from 144.9 → 221.3 ng/mL.
  • Liver dysfunction with rising bilirubin (1.24 → 1.56 mg/dL, DBI/TBI 54.49%).
• Assessment:
  • Delayed neutrophil recovery raises concern for engraftment failure vs. prolonged myelosuppression.
  • Elevated bilirubin with ciclosporin escalation suggests possible drug toxicity or mild GVHD.
  • No fever or sepsis indicators, ruling out acute infection as a primary cause.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor daily CBC for neutrophil recovery. If persistent neutropenia by D+14, consider donor chimerism testing.
  • Continue G-CSF support to stimulate neutrophil recovery.
  • Monitor liver function and ciclosporin levels to assess for toxicity.
  • Evaluate GVHD suspicion based on bilirubin trend, skin rash, and gut symptoms.

Problem #2: Gastrointestinal Recovery and Electrolyte Imbalance

• Objective:
  • Diarrhea significantly improved (7 episodes on 2025-03-07 → 1 episode on 2025-03-10).
  • Mild persistent electrolyte abnormalities:
    • Hypokalemia (K 2.7-2.9 mmol/L).
    • Hyponatremia (Na 132 mmol/L).
    • Hypophosphatemia (P 1.6 mg/dL).
• Assessment:
  • Persistent electrolyte imbalance despite diarrhea resolution may indicate ciclosporin-related renal losses or inadequate TPN supplementation.
• Recommendation:
  • Adjust TPN to optimize electrolyte balance (increase K, Na, Phos).
  • Monitor for signs of delayed GVHD (recurrence of diarrhea, abdominal pain, worsening bilirubin).
  • Check renal losses (urinary Na, K, Mg, Phos) if electrolyte imbalances persist.

Problem #3: Grade 3 Oral Mucositis – Severe Pain and Malnutrition Risk

• Objective:
  • Severe oral ulcers with pain → Grade 3.
  • Poor oral intake.
  • Prealbumin 18.75 mg/dL, transferrin 132.6 mg/dL, suggesting nutritional deficiency.
• Assessment:
  • Chemotherapy-related mucositis is likely the primary cause, with prolonged neutropenia preventing healing.
  • Risk of secondary fungal or bacterial superinfection.
  • Poor oral intake may worsen overall condition and delay recovery.
• Recommendation:
  • Aggressive pain control with topical anesthetics (lidocaine + alginate mouthwash).
  • Strict oral hygiene and antifungal prophylaxis (nystatin).
  • Continue TPN until mucositis resolves.
  • Consider palifermin (keratinocyte growth factor) if refractory.

Problem #4: Aspiration Pneumonia (Right Lower Lobe) – Stable (not posted)

• Objective:
  • No new desaturation or worsening respiratory symptoms.
  • Stable CRP (~5.3 mg/dL).
  • On Cefepime since 2025-03-04.
• Assessment:
  • Clinically stable with no new signs of infection.
  • Aspiration risk remains due to oral mucositis and potential dysphagia.
• Recommendation:
  • Complete current antibiotic course (Cefepime until 2025-03-11).
  • Strict aspiration precautions (elevate head, monitor for dysphagia).
  • If stable, consider de-escalation of antibiotics.

Additional Monitoring & Next Steps

• Neutrophil recovery is the primary concern. If no improvement by D+14, evaluate:
  • Donor chimerism testing.
  • Bone marrow biopsy if no signs of engraftment.
• Monitor for GVHD:
  • Liver (bilirubin, transaminases).
  • Skin (rash evolution).
  • Gut (recurrence of diarrhea, abdominal pain).
• Continue nutritional and electrolyte support:
  • Adjust TPN as needed to prevent worsening malnutrition.
  • If mucositis improves, consider cautious transition to oral feeding.
• Monitor renal function and ciclosporin toxicity:
  • Renal function stable, but increasing bilirubin suggests possible liver toxicity.
  • Continue monitoring for signs of hepatic GVHD or SOS.

Conclusion

• The resolution of diarrhea has shifted focus to managing electrolyte balance and ongoing immunosuppression.
• Severe mucositis requires aggressive symptom management and nutritional support.
• Neutropenia remains the major concern; engraftment must be closely monitored.
• Rising bilirubin and ciclosporin escalation warrant close monitoring for GVHD and drug toxicity.
• Aspiration pneumonia appears stable; antibiotic therapy can likely be completed soon.

2025-03-07

Patient Evaluation Since Last Review (2025-03-04 → 2025-03-07 D+8 post-haploidentical PBSCT)

• Persistent Severe Neutropenia (WBC 0.01 ×10³/uL, ANC ~0) despite G-CSF, longer neutropenia might raise concerns about delayed engraftment or marrow failure.
• Infection Risk: Procalcitonin decreased (2.32 ng/mL → 0.74 ng/mL), but persistent neutropenia means infection risk remains high.
• Electrolyte Disturbances Worsening:
  • Severe Hypokalemia (K 2.7 mmol/L)
  • Persistent Hyponatremia (Na 133 mmol/L)
  • Hypocalcemia (Ca 1.90 mmol/L)
  • Hypophosphatemia (P 2.0 mg/dL)
• Thrombocytopenia Worsening (PLT 20 ×10³/uL → 27 ×10³/uL → 20 ×10³/uL), increasing bleeding risk.
• Liver Function Showing Some Improvement (ALT down to 118 U/L), but hyperbilirubinemia (1.24 mg/dL, DBI/TBI 44.35%) persists.
• Hyperglycemia Fluctuation: Blood glucose shows wide fluctuations (117-284 mg/dL), indicating poor glycemic control.
• Renal Function Improving (Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL, eGFR 81.8 mL/min/1.73m²).
• Vital Signs: BP fluctuations, mild tachycardia, but no sustained fever.

Problem 1: Persistent Severe Neutropenia

• Objective:
  • WBC remains at 0.01 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-07 (unchanged from 2025-03-05).
  • ANC remains negligible (100% neutrophils but extremely low absolute count).
  • G-CSF started for days, but no significant response yet.
• Assessment:
  • The likelihood of delayed engraftment or graft failure increases in the setting of prolonged neutropenia.
  • Increased risk of life-threatening infections.
• Recommendation:
  • Chimerism studies to evaluate engraftment.
  • Consider bone marrow biopsy if no signs of recovery too long.
  • Continue G-CSF support, possibly increase dosing.
  • Strict infection prophylaxis (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral).

Problem 2: High Infection Risk (Bacterial & Fungal)

• Objective:
  • Procalcitonin decreased (2.32 ng/mL on 2025-03-05 → 0.74 ng/mL on 2025-03-07), indicating infection improving.
  • CRP previously elevated (5.1 mg/dL on 2025-03-05).
  • Currently on Cefepime (Cefim) 2g IV Q12H.
• Assessment:
  • Bacterial infection under control, but severe neutropenia continues to pose high risk.
  • Fungal prophylaxis (Micafungin) is appropriate, needs continuation.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Cefepime and Micafungin.
  • Close fever monitoring, watch for breakthrough infections.
  • Monitor blood cultures, fungal markers.

Problem 3: Severe Electrolyte Imbalances (Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia)

• Objective:
  • Hypokalemia (K 2.7 mmol/L on 2025-03-07, worsened from 2.8 mmol/L on 2025-03-05).
  • Hyponatremia (Na 133 mmol/L, persistent).
  • Hypocalcemia (Ca 1.90 mmol/L).
  • Hypophosphatemia (P 2.0 mg/dL).
• Assessment:
  • Severe risk for cardiac arrhythmias, neuromuscular dysfunction.
  • Likely related to diarrhea, nutritional losses, renal dysfunction.
• Recommendation:
  • Aggressive K+ supplementation (IV + PO).
  • Correct calcium and phosphorus.
  • Continue IV electrolyte monitoring, adjust PPN if needed.
  • Monitor ECG for arrhythmias.
• Note: After contacting the nurse practitioner, she indicated that PPN supplementation will be prescribed today.

Problem 4: Persistent Severe Thrombocytopenia

• Objective:
  • PLT 20 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-07, worsening from 27 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-05.
• Assessment:
  • Increased risk for spontaneous bleeding.
  • Likely due to marrow suppression from chemotherapy and delayed engraftment.
• Recommendation:
  • Consider platelet transfusion if <10 ×10³/uL or clinically indicated.
  • Monitor for signs of bleeding.
  • Repeat CBC daily.

Problem 5: Liver Function Trends (Mild Recovery, But Bilirubin Rising)

• Objective:
  • ALT improving (147 U/L on 2025-03-05 → 118 U/L on 2025-03-07).
  • Bilirubin increasing (1.24 mg/dL, direct fraction 0.55 mg/dL, DBI/TBI 44.35%).
  • r-GT elevated (276 U/L), suggesting cholestasis.
• Assessment:
  • Drug-induced liver injury vs. GVHD vs. sepsis-related cholestasis.
  • No acute liver failure.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Bao-gen (silymarin).
  • Monitor liver function closely.
  • Consider liver ultrasound if worsening.

Problem 6: Hyperglycemia Fluctuations

• Objective:
  • Blood glucose fluctuating between 117-284 mg/dL.
  • Recent readings:
    • 175 mg/dL (2025-03-07)
    • 174 mg/dL (2025-03-06)
    • 208 mg/dL (2025-03-05)
    • 284 mg/dL (2025-03-01)
• Assessment:
  • Likely related to steroid effects, infection, and nutritional status.
  • Increased risk of poor immune function, delayed wound healing.
• Recommendation:
  • Optimize insulin regimen.
  • Monitor glucose trends more frequently.
  • Adjust nutrition (PPN/TPN) to avoid excessive glucose load.

Problem 7. Diarrhea (Possible Etiologies: Electrolyte Loss, Infection, GVHD, Medications)

• Objective
  • Clinical Symptoms:
    • Multiple episodes of watery diarrhea in the past two days, including 6 episodes on 2025-03-04 (3 large-volume, 3 small-volume).
    • Poor appetite, mild cough with white sputum reported on 2025-03-04.
    • No fever (BT stable).
    • Vital signs stable but fluctuating BP (hypotensive at times).
  • Laboratory Findings:
    • Severe hypokalemia (K 2.7 mmol/L on 2025-03-07, worsened from 2.8 mmol/L on 2025-03-05).
    • Persistent hyponatremia (Na 133 mmol/L).
    • Hypocalcemia (Ca 1.90 mmol/L).
    • Hypophosphatemia (P 2.0 mg/dL).
    • Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin 3.3 g/dL on 2025-03-07).
    • Worsening direct hyperbilirubinemia (DBI/TBI 44.35%).
  • Microbiology & Infection Screening:
    • Clostridioides difficile toxin A/B & stool culture collected on 2025-03-04.
    • No clear infectious source identified yet (normal flora, non intestinal pathogene was isolated).
    • Procalcitonin decreased (2.32 ng/mL on 2025-03-05 → 0.74 ng/mL on 2025-03-07), suggesting bacterial sepsis less likely.
  • GVHD Timing:
    • D+8 post-haploidentical PBSCT (transplant on 2025-02-27).
    • GVHD typically occurs around D+7 to D+21 in acute cases.
    • GI involvement (diarrhea) is one of the most common manifestations.
• Assessment
  • Hypokalemia secondary to diarrhea is very likely.
    • Chronic fluid losses contribute to low K, Na, Ca, and P.
    • Hypoalbuminemia suggests increased gut protein loss.
  • Possible causes of diarrhea:
    • Acute GVHD (aGVHD)
      • D+8 is within the window for aGVHD onset.
      • Watery diarrhea is a hallmark symptom of gut GVHD.
      • Concurrent hepatic dysfunction (hyperbilirubinemia) raises concern for GVHD involvement.
    • Infectious Causes
      • Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a major concern post-transplant.
      • Bacterial, viral (CMV, norovirus), or fungal enterocolitis must also be considered.
    • Chemotherapy/Immunosuppressant-Related Toxicity
      • Fludarabine, Busulfan, ATG, and Cyclophosphamide are known to cause GI mucositis and diarrhea.
      • Cyclosporine toxicity may contribute (current level: 144.9 ng/mL on 2025-03-06, within therapeutic range).
• Recommendation
  • Immediate Management:
    • Aggressive electrolyte correction (IV potassium, calcium, phosphorus replacement. TPN/PPN has been arranged).
    • IV hydration to compensate for fluid loss.
    • Continue broad-spectrum antibiotics (Cefepime) and Micafungin until infection is ruled out.
  • Diagnostic Workup:
    • Stool studies (C. diff toxin A/B, CMV PCR, enteric viral panel, fungal cultures).
    • GVHD Workup:
      • If diarrhea persists or worsens, consider endoscopic biopsy.
      • Monitor for other GVHD signs (skin rash, liver dysfunction, persistent diarrhea).
    • Re-evaluate immunosuppression:
    • If GVHD is suspected, consider adjusting Cyclosporine (140mg BID currently may increase to 160mg BID).
    • If infection is confirmed, avoid steroids.
  • Nutrition & Supportive Care:
    • Hold oral intake (NPO except medications) if diarrhea persists.
    • Consider switching from PPN to a more balanced TPN if needed.
    • Add anti-motility agents cautiously (loperamide already prescribed as PRN, reassess efficacy).

[Dosage Adjustment Recommendation for Atorvastatin with Cyclosporine Co-Administration]

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2025-03-04

Since the last evaluation on 2025-02-27, the patient has undergone haploidentical peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT) on 2025-02-27 (D+0) and is now post-transplant D+5 (2025-03-04). The major clinical concerns in this period include:

• Post-transplant cytopenia: Profound neutropenia (WBC 0.04 × 10³/uL, ANC 0.02 on 2025-03-03) with thrombocytopenia (PLT 24 ×10³/uL) and anemia (Hgb 9.8 g/dL).
  
• Diarrhea and possible GI infection: Persistent watery diarrhea (6 times on 2025-03-04), necessitating stool culture and Clostridioides difficile testing.
  
• Hepatic dysfunction: Transient transaminitis (ALT 865 U/L, AST 478 U/L on 2025-03-01, improved to ALT 296 U/L, AST 45 U/L on 2025-03-03).
  
• Electrolyte disturbances: Hyponatremia (Na 131 mmol/L) and hypokalemia (K 2.9 mmol/L) on 2025-03-03, requiring correction.
  
• Infection prophylaxis and new antibiotic coverage: Due to worsening neutropenia and risk of infection, Cefepime 2g IV Q12H was initiated on 2025-03-04.

Problem 1: Post-Transplant Cytopenia

• Objective
  • WBC count dropped to critical levels (0.04 × 10³/uL, ANC 0.02 on 2025-03-03).
    
  • PLT remains low (24 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-03, from 47 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27).
    
  • Hgb declined to 9.8 g/dL (from 10.2 g/dL on 2025-02-27).
    
  • Filgrastim (G-CSF 150 mcg SC QD) started to accelerate neutrophil recovery.
• Assessment
  • The patient is in the expected post-transplant nadir phase of profound pancytopenia, given the prior high-dose conditioning regimen (fludarabine, busulfan, cyclophosphamide, TBI, ATG).
    
  • Risk of severe infection is extremely high due to profound neutropenia and mucosal damage from conditioning therapy.
    
  • Thrombocytopenia remains a major concern, with risk of bleeding complications.
    
  • Anemia is mild but may worsen, requiring close monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Continue G-CSF (Filgrastim) to promote neutrophil recovery.
    
  • Strict infection control, monitor daily CBC/DC, CRP, PCT.
    
  • Monitor for signs of bleeding, consider platelet transfusion if PLT < 10K/uL or active bleeding.
    
  • Consider red blood cell transfusion if Hgb < 7 g/dL or symptomatic.
    
  • Maintain vigilant supportive care, including antibiotics and antifungal prophylaxis.

Problem 2: Persistent Diarrhea and GI Infection Risk

• Objective
  • Watery diarrhea persisted (6 times on 2025-03-04, some massive amount).
    
  • No fever but poor appetite and mild cough.
    
  • Bowel sounds hyperactive, no abdominal tenderness.
    
  • Testing for Clostridioides difficile (GDH & Toxin A/B) and stool culture was initiated on 2025-03-04.
    
  • IV Cefepime 2g Q12H started on 2025-03-04 due to infection concern.
• Assessment
  • Possible causes:
    • Infectious (C. difficile, bacterial, viral enteritis).
      
    • Chemotherapy-related mucositis/colitis from conditioning regimen (busulfan, cyclophosphamide).
      
    • Gastrointestinal GvHD (GI-GvHD) must be considered if symptoms persist beyond D+7.
      
  • No fever, but profound neutropenia suggests infection risk is high.
    
  • Early antibiotic escalation with Cefepime is appropriate.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor stool studies closely (C. difficile, bacterial/viral pathogens).
    
  • Continue Cefepime until neutrophil recovery or resolution of GI symptoms.
    
  • Empirical antifungal coverage may be needed if diarrhea persists (Micafungin already in use).
    
  • Consider enteral feeding modification or TPN if severe diarrhea continues.
    
  • If symptoms persist, then assess for GI-GvHD (endoscopy/biopsy).

Problem 3: Hepatic Dysfunction and Transaminitis

• Objective
  • ALT peaked at 865 U/L, AST 478 U/L on 2025-03-01, later improved (ALT 296 U/L, AST 45 U/L on 2025-03-03).
    
  • Bilirubin levels remained stable (Total 0.44 mg/dL on 2025-03-03).
    
  • Started BaoGen (Silymarin) PO TID for liver protection.
• Assessment
  • Likely drug-induced liver injury (DILI) due to conditioning chemotherapy.
    
  • No signs of hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) (bilirubin stable, no ascites, normal weight trend).
    
  • No GVHD-related liver dysfunction at this stage.
    
  • Recovery trend noted, but ongoing monitoring needed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue liver function monitoring (ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin).
    
  • Continue Bao-gen (Silymarin) as liver support.
    
  • Avoid hepatotoxic drugs (e.g., Acetaminophen, unnecessary TPN lipids).
    
  • Consider ultrasound if worsening LFTs or hepatomegaly develops.

Problem 4: Electrolyte Imbalances (Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia)

• Objective
  • Hyponatremia (Na 131 mmol/L on 2025-03-03, from 133 mmol/L on 2025-03-01).
    
  • Hypokalemia (K 2.9 mmol/L on 2025-03-03, from 3.5 mmol/L on 2025-03-01).
• Assessment
  • Hyponatremia likely dilutional (IV hydration, SIADH?).
    
  • Hypokalemia likely due to diarrhea and renal losses.
    
  • Both require correction to prevent arrhythmias, weakness, or complications.
• Recommendation
  • Increase oral or IV sodium replacement if Na < 130 mmol/L or symptomatic.
    
  • KCl supplementation (oral or IV) to maintain K > 3.5 mmol/L.
    
  • Monitor Na/K daily with strict fluid balance assessment.

Problem 5: Infection Risk and Prophylaxis

• Objective
  • Prophylaxis ongoing:
    • Levofloxacin (Cravit) QOD for bacterial prophylaxis.
      
    • Micafungin 100 mg IV QD for antifungal prophylaxis.
      
    • Acyclovir 250 mg IV Q8H for viral prophylaxis.
      
  • New antibiotic escalation with Cefepime 2g IV Q12H on 2025-03-04.
• Assessment
  • Very high risk of bacterial, fungal, and viral infections due to profound neutropenia.
    
  • Cefepime appropriate for febrile neutropenia coverage.
    
  • Fungal coverage should be continued at least until WBC > 1000 for 3 days.
    
  • Blood cultures pending; empiric therapy necessary.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current infection prophylaxis.
    
  • Reassess antibiotic choice if fever persists or cultures positive.
    
  • Consider viral PCR testing if unexplained symptoms arise.

Conclusion

• Expected severe pancytopenia post-PBSCT, G-CSF started.
  
• Diarrhea workup ongoing, empirical antibiotics escalated.
  
• Hepatic function improving but requires continued monitoring.
  
• Electrolyte correction needed for hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
  
• Strict infection control and supportive care crucial in this phase.

2025-02-27

Since last review on 2025-02-17, the patient underwent conditioning chemotherapy (fludarabine, busulfan, cyclophosphamide), total body irradiation (TBI), and anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) in preparation for haploidentical peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (haplo-PBSCT), which was performed on 2025-02-27 (Day 0) today.

Key developments since the last review:

• Successful PBSCT infusion (2025-02-27), but with post-infusion chills.
  
• Elevated liver enzymes (AST 647, ALT 498, LDH 721 on 2025-02-27) post-conditioning therapy.
  
• Persistent mild renal impairment (eGFR 47.07 mL/min/1.73m², Cr 1.57 mg/dL on 2025-02-27), stable compared to 2025-02-17 (Cr 1.74 mg/dL, eGFR 41.80).
  
• Severe lymphopenia (absolute lymphocytes 0.0% on 2025-02-27), consistent with post-ATG immunosuppression.
  
• Thrombocytopenia (PLT 47 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27), worsened from 109 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-16.
  
• CXR (2025-02-18) showed increased lung markings and right costophrenic angle blunting (possible pleural effusion).
  
• ECG (2025-02-17) showed persistent 1st-degree A-V block.

Problem 1: Post-HCT Immune Reconstitution and Infection Risk

• Objective:
  • PBSCT performed on 2025-02-27 (Day 0), total 4 bags (6.47 ×10⁶ cells/kg).
    
  • Profound lymphopenia (absolute lymphocytes 0.0%, WBC 1.56 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27) post-ATG and conditioning.
    
  • CRP remains low (0.1 mg/dL on 2025-02-17), but infection risk is high.
    
  • CMV IgG reactive (1165.6 AU/mL on 2025-02-12), requiring monitoring for reactivation.
• Assessment:
  • Profound immunosuppression post-ATG and conditioning increases risk of bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
    
  • CMV reactivation is a concern in this setting.
    
  • The current prophylaxis regimen (Cravit, Micafungin, Neomycin) is appropriate but will require ongoing surveillance.
• Recommendation:
  • CMV PCR monitoring every 3-5 days.
    
  • Continue prophylactic antibiotics (Cravit), antifungals (Micafungin), and antivirals (consider preemptive valganciclovir if CMV viremia detected).
    
  • Monitor WBC and absolute lymphocyte count for engraftment.

Problem 2: Hepatic Dysfunction (Post-Conditioning Transaminitis)

• Objective:
  • Liver enzymes dramatically increased on 2025-02-27:
    • AST 647 U/L, ALT 498 U/L, LDH 721 U/L.
      
  • No significant bilirubin elevation (Total 0.41 mg/dL, Direct 0.19 mg/dL).
    
  • Normal albumin (3.6 g/dL on 2025-02-27).
    
  • Previously normal ALT 18, AST 21 on 2025-02-16.
• Assessment:
  • The sudden rise in AST/ALT post-chemotherapy and ATG is concerning for drug-induced liver injury (DILI) or hepatocellular injury related to conditioning therapy (busulfan, fludarabine, ATG, or TBI).
    
  • Veno-occlusive disease (VOD)/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) is possible, but bilirubin is not yet elevated.
• Recommendation:
  • Close monitoring of AST/ALT, bilirubin, LDH, and coagulation markers.
    
  • Consider ultrasound or Doppler imaging to rule out hepatic congestion or VOD if bilirubin rises.
    
  • Supportive care with IV hydration and avoidance of hepatotoxic drugs.

Problem 3: Persistent Renal Impairment

• Objective:
  • eGFR remains stable (47.07 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-27 vs. 41.80 on 2025-02-16).
    
  • Creatinine improved (1.57 mg/dL on 2025-02-27 vs. 1.74 on 2025-02-16).
    
  • BUN increased (37 mg/dL on 2025-02-27 vs. 27 mg/dL on 2025-02-16).
    
  • Electrolytes (Na 138, K 3.9, Ca 2.04) are within normal range.
• Assessment:
  • The stable but mildly impaired renal function is likely multifactorial (chemotherapy-related, nephrotoxic conditioning agents, dehydration).
    
  • Mild BUN increase may indicate dehydration or pre-renal azotemia.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue aggressive hydration with electrolyte replacement as needed.
    
  • Monitor nephrotoxic drug levels (e.g., adjust doses of renally excreted medications).
    
  • Consider nephrology consult if further worsening occurs.

Problem 4: Thrombocytopenia and Engraftment Monitoring

• Objective:
  • PLT trend:
    • 47 ×10³/uL (2025-02-27, worsened).
      
    • 109 ×10³/uL (2025-02-16, prior).
      
  • HGB stable (10.2 g/dL on 2025-02-27).
    
  • Severe leukopenia (WBC 1.56 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27), consistent with post-conditioning aplasia.
• Assessment:
  • The PLT drop suggests ongoing marrow suppression and post-HCT aplasia.
    
  • Monitor for early signs of engraftment, which typically occurs around Day +14 to Day +21 post-transplant.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor CBC closely for platelet trends.
    
  • Transfusion support as needed if PLT <10 ×10³/uL or bleeding occurs.
    
  • Consider TPO-agonists (eltrombopag) if prolonged thrombocytopenia.

Problem 5: Pulmonary Findings and Cardiac Monitoring

• Objective:
  • CXR (2025-02-18):
    • Increased lung markings bilaterally.
      
    • Blunting of the right costophrenic angle (possible effusion or thickening).
      
  • ECG (2025-02-17): Persistent 1st-degree A-V block.
• Assessment:
  • The CXR findings could indicate fluid retention or early pulmonary toxicity from conditioning.
    
  • The A-V block remains stable but requires continued monitoring.
• Recommendation:
  • Repeat CXR if respiratory symptoms develop.
    
  • Monitor for fluid overload and pulmonary complications post-conditioning.
    
  • Continue periodic ECG monitoring for any conduction worsening.

Summary of Next Steps

Issue	Current Status	Action Plan
Post-HCT Infection Risk	Profound lymphopenia	CMV PCR monitoring, infection prophylaxis (Cravit, Micafungin, Neomycin)
Hepatic Dysfunction	AST/ALT elevated (647/498)	Monitor LFTs, consider VOD workup if bilirubin rises
Renal Function	Mild CKD	Hydration, avoid nephrotoxins
Thrombocytopenia	PLT 47 ×10³/uL	Monitor CBC, transfusion as needed
Pulmonary Findings	CXR: Possible effusion	Monitor for fluid overload, repeat imaging if needed

Final Thoughts

• The patient is now post-HCT (Day 0) and will require intensive monitoring for engraftment, infections, and organ toxicities.
  
• The next critical period is Day 0 to Day +14, where risk of graft failure, sepsis, and GVHD is highest.
  
• Early detection of complications (VOD, GVHD, CMV reactivation) is crucial for survival.

2025-02-17

The patient continues to show:

• Persistent mild anemia (HGB 10.4 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 109 ×10³/uL), consistent with post-chemotherapy marrow suppression.
  
• Renal function deterioration (Cr 1.74 mg/dL, eGFR 41.8 mL/min/1.73m², BUN 27 mg/dL), slightly worse than prior (Cr 1.64 mg/dL, eGFR 44.76 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-11).
  
• Stable liver function (AST 21 U/L, ALT 18 U/L, total bilirubin 0.29 mg/dL, albumin 4.2 g/dL) with no signs of hepatic dysfunction.
  
• No overt inflammation or infection (CRP 0.1 mg/dL, WBC 6.43 ×10³/uL).
  
• Normal magnesium (Mg 2.2 mg/dL), potassium (K 3.8 mmol/L), sodium (Na 139 mmol/L), and coagulation profile (INR 1.01, APTT 27.8 sec).

Problem 1. Persistent Bone Marrow Suppression (Anemia and Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective:
  • HGB trend: 10.2 g/dL (2025-02-11) → 10.4 g/dL (2025-02-16) (stable).
    
  • PLT trend: 110 ×10³/uL (2025-02-11) → 109 ×10³/uL (2025-02-16) (stable).
    
  • Persistent lymphopenia (12.3%) and neutrophil predominance (77.7%), consistent with post-chemotherapy immune suppression.
• Assessment:
  • Stable but persistent cytopenia, likely due to post-R-ICE marrow suppression and residual marrow involvement (BMBx 2024-08-13 positive for lymphoma).
    
  • No new significant recovery in PLT or HGB over the last 5 days, suggesting ongoing marrow infiltration or delayed hematopoietic recovery.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor CBC closely for signs of further marrow suppression.
    
  • Repeat bone marrow biopsy (BMBx) if persistent cytopenia beyond expected post-R-ICE timeframe.
    
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) or transfusion if HGB drops further.
    
  • Continue monitoring for infections, given lymphopenia and immunosuppression.

Problem 2. Worsening Renal Function (CKD Stage 3b)

• Objective:
  • Creatinine trend: 1.64 mg/dL (2025-02-11) → 1.74 mg/dL (2025-02-16) (worse).
    
  • eGFR trend: 44.76 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-11) → 41.8 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-16) (worse).
    
  • BUN trend: 27 mg/dL (2025-02-16), slightly increased.
• Assessment:
  • The gradual decline in eGFR suggests progressive renal impairment, possibly chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity (R-ICE regimen contained Carboplatin and Ifosfamide) or chronic kidney disease progression.
    
  • No evidence of electrolyte imbalance (K, Na, Mg all normal), ruling out acute metabolic complications.
• Recommendation:
  • Renal function monitoring every few days.
    
  • Optimize hydration and avoid nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDs, aminoglycosides, contrast).
    
  • Consider nephrology consultation if renal function declines further.
    
  • Ifosfamide-induced nephrotoxicity should be considered—adjust future chemotherapy accordingly.

Problem 3. Infection and Inflammation Surveillance (No Current Evidence of Active Infection)

• Objective:
  • CRP: 0.1 mg/dL (2025-02-17) (no active inflammation).
    
  • WBC trend: 5.91 ×10³/uL (2025-02-11) → 6.43 ×10³/uL (2025-02-16) (stable).
    
  • Neutrophil dominance (77.7%) with mild lymphopenia (12.3%).
• Assessment:
  • No signs of infection, inflammation, or cytokine-driven response.
    
  • Lymphopenia is likely post-chemotherapy immune suppression, increasing risk for opportunistic infections (CMV, fungal infections).
• Recommendation:
  • CMV PCR testing, given recent CMV IgG (1165.6 AU/mL, 2025-02-12) and immunosuppression risk.
    
  • Continue infection prophylaxis (e.g., antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral if indicated).
    
  • Monitor for neutropenic fever and other signs of infection.

Problem 4. Liver and Coagulation Function (Stable and Normal)

• Objective:
  • AST/ALT stable (AST 21 U/L, ALT 18 U/L, 2025-02-16).
    
  • Bilirubin (T/D) normal (0.29/0.07 mg/dL, 2025-02-17).
    
  • Albumin normal (4.2 g/dL, 2025-02-17).
    
  • PT/INR normal (10.6 sec, INR 1.01, 2025-02-17).
• Assessment:
  • Liver function remains stable, with no evidence of liver injury, cholestasis, or synthetic dysfunction.
    
  • No bleeding risk, given normal PT/INR and platelet count >100 ×10³/uL.
• Recommendation:
  • Routine monitoring of liver enzymes and coagulation status.
    
  • No need for intervention unless abnormal trends emerge.

Summary of Recommendations (2025-02-17 Update, not posted)

Problem	Current Status	Recommended Action
Persistent marrow suppression	Anemia (HGB 10.4), thrombocytopenia (PLT 109)	Monitor CBC, consider bone marrow biopsy (BMBx)
Renal impairment (CKD 3b)	Worsening Cr (1.74), eGFR 41.8	Hydration, avoid nephrotoxins, nephrology consult if worsening
Infection risk (immunosuppression)	No active infection (CRP 0.1, WBC normal)	CMV PCR test, infection prophylaxis
Liver and coagulation function	Stable (AST/ALT, bilirubin, INR normal)	Routine monitoring

Next Steps for Allo-PBSCT Feasibility (not posted)

The patient remains a potential candidate for allo-PBSCT, but key requirements must still be addressed:

• Bone marrow disease control assessment:
  • Repeat bone marrow biopsy (BMBx) to determine residual lymphoma burden.
• Donor Matching Confirmation:
  • HLA typing of donor must be obtained.
• CMV risk management:
  • Perform CMV PCR. If positive, initiate preemptive therapy (Valcyte or Letermovir).
• Renal function monitoring:
  • Ensure eGFR >50 mL/min/1.73m² before conditioning for allo-PBSCT.
• Cardiac evaluation for transplant readiness:
  • Monitor ECG due to previous 1st-degree AV block (ECG 2024-12-05).

[Assessment of Donor-Recipient Compatibility and Readiness for Haploidentical Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation (Haplo-PBSCT)]

1. Donor-Recipient HLA Compatibility - The patient is planned for haploidentical PBSCT with a donor being his second son.

• Donor HLA Typing (2024-11-05)
  • HLA-A: 11:02, 33:03
  • HLA-B: 38:02, 58:01
  • HLA-C: 03:02, 07:02
  • HLA-DQ: 05:03, 06:09
  • HLA-DR: 13:02, 14:54
• Recipient HLA Typing (Not explicitly provided)
  • Full HLA comparison is required, but assuming that the son shares at least 50% of the HLA loci, he qualifies as a haploidentical donor.

2. Pre-Transplant Recipient Evaluation Readiness. The patient is recommended to fulfill the following:

• Clinical Readiness:
  • Performance Status: ECOG or Karnofsky Performance Scale should be evaluated.
  • Disease Status: The patient has refractory mantle cell lymphoma, making him eligible.
  • Bone Marrow Assessment: Confirm remission status before transplantation.
• Laboratory & Organ Function Readiness:
  • Renal Function (2025-02-16):
    • Creatinine: 1.74 mg/dL (eGFR: 41.80 mL/min/1.73m²) → Indicates mild to moderate chronic kidney disease.
    • Recommendation: Optimize renal function before conditioning therapy, as renal impairment may increase toxicity of conditioning regimens.
  • Hepatic Function (2025-02-17):
    • ALT: 18 U/L, AST: 21 U/L (Normal)
    • Bilirubin Total: 0.29 mg/dL (Normal)
    • Albumin: 4.2 g/dL (Normal)
    • Recommendation: Liver function is currently stable, no contraindications to HCT from hepatic perspective.
  • Hematologic Readiness (2025-02-16):
    • WBC: 6.43 ×10³/uL
    • Hgb: 10.4 g/dL (Mild anemia)
    • PLT: 109 ×10³/uL (Mild thrombocytopenia)
    • Neutrophil %: 77.7% (Normal)
    • Recommendation: Requires continued monitoring, as myelosuppressive conditioning therapy may further compromise counts.
  • Coagulation & Inflammatory Markers (2025-02-17):
    • INR: 1.01 (Normal)
    • CRP: 0.1 mg/dL (No active inflammation)
    • Recommendation: No signs of active infection or coagulation dysfunction.
• Infectious Disease Clearance:
  • CMV IgG (2025-02-12): Reactive, 1165.6 AU/mL
  • Recommendation: CMV-positive status in the recipient requires close viral load monitoring post-HCT, as reactivation is a major risk.

3. Transplant Readiness and Considerations - The key unmet criteria for proceeding with haploidentical PBSCT are:

• Engraftment Readiness
  • The patient must be free of active infection, have stable organ function, and be optimized for conditioning therapy.
  • Renal function remains a concern, as creatinine clearance is borderline (41.80 mL/min/1.73m²), which may impact conditioning regimen choices.
• Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Risk and Prophylaxis
  • Haploidentical transplants are associated with a higher risk of GVHD compared to HLA-matched related/unrelated donors.
  • Recommendation: Consider post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy)-based GVHD prophylaxis, which has shown efficacy in haploidentical HCT.
• Bone Marrow vs. Peripheral Blood Graft Source
  • PBSC grafts carry a higher risk of chronic GVHD but result in faster engraftment compared to bone marrow sources.
  • Recommendation: Given the patient’s refractory disease status, PBSC may be preferred to ensure rapid hematopoietic recovery.

4. Summary and Next Steps

• HLA Compatibility: The donor (second son) appears to be a viable haploidentical match.
• Renal Function Optimization: should be done before conditioning therapy.
• Infection Surveillance: Monitor CMV reactivation risk post-HCT.
• GVHD Prevention: PTCy-based prophylaxis is recommended.
• Conditioning Strategy: Individualized based on renal function and disease status.

2025-02-14 (not posted)

The patient is a 66-year-old male with mantle cell lymphoma (Lugano stage IV, MIPI 6.4, intermediate risk, PS 1), type 2 diabetes mellitus, and chronic hepatitis B. He has undergone multiple lines of chemotherapy, including R-CHOP, R-DHAP, and R-ICE, and was on Imbruvica (ibrutinib) from 2022-06-02 to 2024-07-19. The most recent chemotherapy was C2 R-ICE on 2024-11-19. Current issues of concern include:

• Bone marrow involvement with persistent cytopenia.
  
• Renal impairment with fluctuating creatinine and eGFR.
  
• Hematologic abnormalities (anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia trends).
  
• Cardiac conduction abnormalities (1st degree A-V block).
  
• Residual lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly with partial response on PET.
  
• CMV reactivation risk (high CMV IgG titer).

Problem 1. Persistent Bone Marrow Involvement and Cytopenia

• Objective:
  • Persistent mantle cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement (BMBx 2024-08-13, CD3(-), CD20(+), bcl-2(+), cyclin-D1(scattered+)).
    
  • Persistent pancytopenia despite chemotherapy:
    • 2025-02-11 CBC: WBC 5.91 ×10³/uL, HGB 10.2 g/dL, PLT 110 ×10³/uL (stable from 2025-01-14: HGB 10.3 g/dL, PLT 115 ×10³/uL).
      
    • Trend: Persistent anemia and thrombocytopenia from 2024-12-05 (HGB 7.4 g/dL, PLT 4 ×10³/uL).
      
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-08-13): Residual lymphoma with 15% cellularity, scattered lymphoid aggregates.
• Assessment:
  • Persistent cytopenia is most likely due to marrow infiltration by lymphoma and chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression. The improvement trend in PLT from 4 ×10³/uL (2024-12-05) to 110 ×10³/uL (2025-02-11) suggests bone marrow recovery post R-ICE.
    
  • CMV reactivation risk is high given CMV IgG: 1165.6 AU/mL (2025-02-12) and lymphopenia (15.2%), which may worsen cytopenia.
• Recommendation:
  • Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy to evaluate residual disease.
    
  • CMV PCR testing due to high IgG and immunosuppression.
    
  • Continue supportive care with ‘Granocyte (lenograstim)’ SC if neutropenia develops.
    
  • Consider next-line therapy (e.g., CAR-T or BTK inhibitor switch) if marrow involvement persists.
  • Consider Allo-PBSCT.

Problem 2. Renal Impairment (CKD Stage 3)

• Objective:
  • Elevated creatinine and reduced eGFR over time:
    • 2025-02-11: Creatinine 1.64 mg/dL, eGFR 44.76 mL/min/1.73m².
      
    • 2025-01-14: Creatinine 1.69 mg/dL, eGFR 43.24 mL/min/1.73m².
      
    • Baseline on 2024-11-15: Creatinine 1.85 mg/dL, eGFR 38.95 mL/min/1.73m² (worse).
      
  • Imaging findings: Renal cyst (3 cm, CT 2024-09-27), splenomegaly (13.8 cm, CT 2024-09-27).
• Assessment:
  • Likely chronic kidney disease (CKD 3) due to chronic hypertension and nephrotoxic chemotherapy (Carboplatin, Ifosfamide).
    
  • Improvement from baseline (eGFR from 38.95 mL/min/1.73m² to 44.76 mL/min/1.73m²) suggests recovery post-R-ICE.
    
  • Low uric acid (2.1 mg/dL, 2025-02-11) possibly due to chemotherapy-induced cell turnover.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue hydration support during chemotherapy.
    
  • Avoid nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., NSAIDs).
    
  • Monitor BUN/Cr and electrolytes closely.
    
  • Consider kidney ultrasound if deterioration persists.

Problem 3. Hematologic Abnormalities (Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Lymphopenia)

• Objective:
  • Persistent anemia and thrombocytopenia trend:
    • HGB: 10.2 g/dL (2025-02-11) from 7.4 g/dL (2024-12-05).
      
    • PLT: 110 ×10³/uL (2025-02-11) from 4 ×10³/uL (2024-12-05).
      
  • Lymphopenia: 15.2% (2025-02-11), consistent with immunosuppression.
• Assessment:
  • The improvement of HGB and PLT suggests bone marrow recovery post-R-ICE.
    
  • Lymphopenia is consistent with post-chemotherapy immunosuppression, increasing CMV reactivation risk.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor CBC, reticulocyte count, and peripheral smear regularly.
    
  • Check ferritin, TIBC, and vitamin B12 to exclude other causes of anemia.
    
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia persists.

Problem 4. Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities (1st Degree A-V Block)

• Objective:
  • 2025-01-02 PET: No cardiac FDG uptake abnormalities.
    
  • 2024-12-05 ECG: 1st degree A-V block.
    
  • 2024-10-22 2D Echo: LVEF 60.78%, mild MR, trivial AR, mild TR.
    
  • 2023-06-12 Echo: LVEF 68.18%, mild AR, mild aortic sclerosis.
• Assessment:
  • Worsening conduction from sinus bradycardia (2023-05-31) to 1st degree A-V block (2024-12-05) suggests possible cardiotoxicity from chemotherapy or electrolyte imbalance.
    
  • LVEF remains preserved (60.78% on 2024-10-22) without wall motion abnormalities.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor ECG regularly due to cumulative chemotherapy exposure.
    
  • Check electrolytes (K, Mg, Ca) regularly.
    
  • Consider cardiology consultation if conduction issues progress.

Problem 5. Residual Lymphadenopathy and Splenomegaly (Partial Response on PET)

• Objective:
  • 2025-01-02 PET: Decreased hypermetabolism in mediastinal and inguinal lymph nodes (compared to 2024-07-29 PET).
    
  • Persistent splenomegaly (13.8 cm, CT 2024-09-27).
    
  • Bone marrow involvement still positive on 2024-08-13 BMBx.
• Assessment:
  • Partial response to R-ICE (PET 2025-01-02) with reduced nodal activity but persistent bone marrow disease.
    
  • The stable splenomegaly is consistent with persistent lymphoproliferative activity.
• Recommendation:
  • Repeat PET/CT in 3 months to assess treatment response.
    
  • Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy to evaluate residual involvement.
    
  • Consider next-line therapy (e.g., CAR-T or Venetoclax-based regimen).

[Assessment for Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant (allo-PBSCT)]

Current Indications for Allo-PBSCT

• Given the patient’s mantle cell lymphoma (Lugano stage IV) with persistent bone marrow involvement post-multiple lines of therapy (R-CHOP, R-DHAP, R-ICE, and Imbruvica), allo-PBSCT is a reasonable consideration as a potentially curative approach.

Conditions Already Met for Allo-PBSCT:

• Disease Status (Partial Response):
  • PET (2025-01-02): Partial response with reduced hypermetabolism in lymph nodes compared to 2024-07-29, although with persistent marrow involvement.
    
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy (2024-08-13): Residual/recurrent disease, but R-ICE showed some marrow recovery (improved PLT, HGB trends).
    
  • Conclusion: Achieved at least a partial response (PR), which is a standard indication for allo-PBSCT in relapsed/refractory MCL.
• Donor Availability:
  • HLA Typing (2024-11-05): Completed with HLA-A, B, C, DR, DQ high-resolution typing.
    
  • Conclusion: HLA typing done, compatible donor search possible.
• Prior Intensive Therapy (Pre-conditioning):
  • Has received multiple lines of therapy (R-CHOP/R-DHAP ×3, High-dose etoposide x1, R-ICE ×2, Imbruvica 2 years).
    
  • Conclusion: Prior intensive regimens are completed, suitable for conditioning for allo-PBSCT.

Conditions Not Yet Met (Requires Further Intervention):

• Bone Marrow Disease Control (CR or minimal residual disease is preferred):
  • Persistent marrow involvement (BMBx 2024-08-13) and only partial response on PET (2025-01-02).
    
  • Unmet: Achieving a deeper remission (MRD-negative or near CR) is ideal before allo-PBSCT.
    
  • Suggested Intervention:
    • Salvage therapy: Consider switching to targeted agents (e.g., ‘Venclexta (venetoclax)’ for BCL-2 inhibition) or experimental CAR-T therapy if feasible.
      
    • Repeat Bone Marrow Biopsy to assess current disease status.
• CMV Reactivation Risk Management:
  • CMV IgG (2025-02-12): 1165.6 AU/mL (Reactive), high risk of reactivation post-transplant.
    
  • Unmet: CMV prophylaxis or pre-emptive strategy needed before transplant.
    
  • Suggested Intervention:
    • CMV PCR testing immediately.
      
    • Prophylaxis with ‘Valcyte (valganciclovir)’ or consider letermovir during conditioning and post-transplant.
• Renal Function Optimization:
  • eGFR (2025-02-11): 44.76 mL/min/1.73m², CKD Stage 3.
    
  • Unmet: Needs stable renal function for high-dose conditioning chemotherapy.
    
  • Suggested Intervention:
    • Continue hydration and nephroprotection.
      
    • Monitor nephrotoxins (e.g., avoid platinum-based agents if possible).
      
    • Consider renal dosing adjustment for the conditioning regimen.
• Cardiac Fitness for Conditioning:
  • ECG (2024-12-05): 1st-degree A-V block.
    
  • Echo (2024-10-22): LVEF 60.78%, mild valvular disease.
    
  • Borderline: Cardiac status should be optimized.
    
  • Suggested Intervention:
    • Cardiology consultation with stress echocardiography if needed.
      
    • Correct electrolytes (K, Mg) pre-conditioning.
• Infection Prophylaxis and Clearance:
  • CMV risk high, but no active bacterial or fungal infection noted recently.
    
  • No active sepsis or fever currently.
    
  • Suggested Intervention:
    • Start prophylactic antibiotics, antifungal, and antiviral therapy in pre-conditioning.
      
    • Monitor for latent TB or other reactivating infections (e.g., hepatitis B).

2022-10-12

• This mantle cell lymphoma patient had been treated with R-CVP/R-CHOP/R-DHAP (until April 2022) and started receiving Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor ibrutinib in early June 2022 and achieved a partial response (2022-08-19 CT).

• The combination of ibrutinib and venetoclax (this is not covered by National Health Insurance at present) has been shown to promote responses in patients with relapsed or refractory mentle cell lymphoma.

  • ref:
    • Combining BTK inhibitors with BCL2 inhibitors for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma. Biomark Res. 2022;10(1):17. Published 2022 Apr 4. doi:10.1186/s40364-022-00357-5
    • Dose-finding study of ibrutinib and venetoclax in relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. Blood Adv. 2022;6(5):1490-1498. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2021005357
    • Concurrent ibrutinib plus venetoclax in relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma: the safety run-in of the phase 3 SYMPATICO study. J Hematol Oncol. 2021;14(1):179. Published 2021 Oct 30. doi:10.1186/s13045-021-01188-x

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-23 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/10/01.
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at the gastric body and antrum is noted again, mild decreasing in size. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged lymph nodes in mesentery, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, marked decreasing in size.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
• 2025-02-21, 2025-01-24, 2025-01-20 CXR
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-01-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (129 - 29) / 129 = 77.52%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 78
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild LV posterior wall hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Moderate posterior mitral annulus calcification.
    • Mildly dilated aortic root with mild calcification.
    • Minimal amount pericardial effusion ( < 50ml); bilateral pleural effusions.
• 2025-01-14 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2025-01-14 Sonography - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral thorax: large amount pleural effusion s/p drainage of right side, 1200cc, serosanguinous pleural effusion
• 2025-01-07 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Linear infiltration over right lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-12-19 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; echotexture: increased hepatorenal echocontrast; no focal lesion was found
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Some hyperechoic lesions up to 0.7 cm in the GB; Normal GB wall thickness; No biliary tract dilatation
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent PV
    • Kidney:
      • Normal both renal size
    • Pancreas:
      • Obscured by gas
    • Spleen:
      • Normal size
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal ascites
    • Others:
      • Bilateral pleural effusion, mild
      • Soft tissue lesion was found over epigastric and LUQ area
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Suspected GB stones
    • Soft tissue lesion, epigastric and LUQ area. Propable bowel loops or peritoneal catcinomatosis
    • Bilateral pleural effusion, mild
    • Minimal ascites
    • Pancreas not shown
    • Suboptimal examination of liver, especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Follow liver function test and AFP, NAFLD Fibrosis Score
    • Some area of liver,especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
    • Because of poor echo window, please follow sono abd 3-6 months later if clinical needs
• 2024-11-01 Sonography - chest
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was no pleural effusion in the left hemithorax. The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was trivial amount of pleural effusion in the right hemithorax (< 1/2 ICS and less than 1cm depth).
      • The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate. Moderate amount of ascites was also noted in the abdominal cavity.
      • Under echo-assisted and local sterialization, ascites tapping was done from RLQ. Total 2400cc yellowish clear fluid was drained. The whole procedure was smoothly.
  • Special Procedure
    • Ascites tapping, total 2400cc yellowish clear fluid
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right trivial pleural effusion.
    • Moderate ascites post therapeutic paracentesis.
• 2024-10-30 CXR
  • Normal heart size.
  • Status post endotracheal tube placement.
  • S/P NG tube placement.
  • s/p CVP placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
  • Faint alveolar opacity over Right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found.
• 2024-10-29 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break involve >75% of the circumference.
      • Hiatal hernia was noted.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found. Large blood clots were noted at stomach. After blood clots removal, over 5cm ulcer with non-bleeding visible vessel, Forrest classification type IIa, was noted at antrum, LC to PW. Bleeding prevention with Gold probe was performed, and spurting bleeding was noted.(IIa->Ia) Hemostasis was done with submucosal epinephrine injection, Gold probe, and pure ethanol injection(0.1ml).
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric ulcer, IIa->Ia, antrum, LC to PW, s/p hemostasis with submucosal epinephrine injection, Gold probe, and pure ethanol injection(0.1ml).
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D
    • Hiatal hernia
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Keep PPI use
    • Angiography with TAE and surgical intervention would be taken into consideration, if refractory bleeding
• 2024-10-26 CT - abdomen
  • WITHOUT contrast enhancement CT:
    • Consolidation in RLL and RML.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Diffuse subcutaneous edema.
  • Impression:
    • Consolidations in RLL and RML.
    • GB stones.
    • Massive ascites and diffuse subcutaneous edema.
• 2024-10-14 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — No evidence of lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (30%). M/E ratio = 4:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No lymphoid aggregates.
  • IHC, scattered CD3+ T-cell and CD20+ B-cell in interstitium with prodominantly T lymphocyte. Tthere is no evidence of lymphoma involvement in the sections examined.
• 2024-10-11 PET
  • Diffusely increased FDG uptake in the peritoneal cavity, compatible with peritoneal carcinomatosis.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, in multiple mediastinal, bilateral pulmonary hilar and bilateral parasternal lymph nodes and in some abdominal mesentery and paraaortic lymph nodes. Either metastatic lymph nodes or lymphoma may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the stomach. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? gastric malignancy?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-10-08 Body fluid cytology
  • 23 cc orange cloudy ascites - Suspicious malignancy
• 2024-10-08 Pathology - peritoneum biopsy
  • Peritoneum, laparoscopic biopsy — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype
  • Section shows fibroadipose tissue with diffuse infiltration of atyical large lymphoid cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), CD10(-), CD5(-), CD30(-), Cyclin D1(-), c-MYC(-), and MUM1(-). The Ki-67 is > 70%. The morphology is consistent with S2024-20546.
• 2024-10-04 15:23 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Stomach, around the cardia, below the EC junction, biopsy — Chronic inflammation with goblet cells
  • Section shows 2 pieces of gastric mucosal tissue with chronic inflammation. Goblet cells are focally seen. The morphology is compatible with Barrett’s esophagus. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-10-04 15:22 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Stomach, antrum, LC to PW, biopsy — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, H pylori NOT present
    • Stomach, lower body, PW, biopsy — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, H pylori NOT present
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette A.
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 4 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette B.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections of specimen A and B show gastric mucosal tissue with ulcer and infiltration of atyical large lymphoid cells. H. pylori are NOT present.
    • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), CD56(-), Cyclin D1(-), CD43(weak +), and CK(-). The Ki-67 is > 80%. The morphology is consistent with S2024-20806.
• 2024-10-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96 - 31) / 96 = 67.71%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LA, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Presence of ascites
• 2024-10-04 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Esophageal erosions, middle esophagus to EC junction
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Gastric ulcer, antrum, LC to PW, s/p biopsy(A)
    • Gastric enlarged folds, s/p biopsy at lower body, PW.(B)
    • Gastric nodules, around the cardia, below the EC junction, s/p biopsy.(C)
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue pathology report
    • Keep PPI use
    • Surgical intervention for suspect malignancy would be taken into consideration, if still negative in pathology report
• 2024-10-01 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • large ascites, r/o tumor
  • IMP:
    • Wall thickening of gastric antrum r/o malignancy. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with ascites r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis. Some LNs at mesentery and retroperitoneum.
    • Bil. pleural effusion.
    • General subcutaneous edema.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 8mm).
• 2024-09-30 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-30 Body fluid cytology
  • 15 cc orange cloudy ascites - Atypia
• 2024-09-30 Ascites tapping
  • Course
    • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion.
    • Low SBP about 83mmHg was noted after 500ml of paracentesis. Thus, the procedure was discontinued.
  • Findings
    • 500 ml orange color ascites was drained.
• 2024-09-30 Sonography - abdomen
  • Indication: Cancer evaluation
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with fat attenuation.
      • One 5.52cm irregular margin hypoechoic lesion was noted at S5.
      • Poor echo window.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No CBD dilatation.
      • Hyperechoic lesion with acoustic shadow filled up whole gallbladder.
      • Thickened GB wall.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Large amount ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Suspected liver tumor, S5
    • GB stones filled up whole GB (GB wall could not assessment due to much GB stones)
    • Cholecystopathy
    • Large amount ascites
    • Poor echo window
• 2024-09-10 CXR
  • A nodular opacity projecting in right lower medial lung, retrocardiac area, is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-09-09 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Stomach, LC to PW of antrum, biopsy — Ulcer with fungal infection, Helicobacter Pylori: NOT present
    • Stomach, antrum, dig-in biopsy — Chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia and dense lymphocytic infiltration, favor reactive change, Helicobacter Pylori: NOT present
    • Stomach, body, biopsy — Non-atrophic chronic gastritis, Helicobacter Pylori: NOT present
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of (A) multiple tiny pieces of gastric antrum tissue measuring up to 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm in size, (B) three tiny pieces of gastric swelling antrum tissue measuring up to 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm in size and (C) three tiny pieces of gastric body tissue measuring up to 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm in size respectively, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they were grey in color and soft in consistency. All embedded for section in cassette A: LC to PW of antrum, B: antrum and C: body.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • LC to PW of antrum: ulcer with inflammatory exudate, necrotic debris as well as fungal spores and hyphae, which special stains of PAS(+) and GMS(+), in favor of candidiasis. Besides, colony of Helicobacter Pylori is not present in the submitted specimen
    • Mucosal swelling at antrum: chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia and dense lymphocytic infiltration, which immunohistochemistry shows CK(-), CD3 and CD20 revealing mixed population and CD43(+ for T cell), in favor of reactive lymphoid hyperplasia and less likely lymphoma
    • Gastric body: non-atrophic chronic gastritis and no colony of Helicobacter Pylori
• 2024-09-06 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Esophageal erosions, middle esophagus to EC junction
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Gastric ulcers with adjacent mucosa swelling, antrum, s/p biopsy at the biggest ulcer at antrum, LC to PW (A); s/p dig-in biopsy at swelling mucosa at antrum (B)
  • Gastric enlarged folds, s/p biopsy at body (C)
• 2024-09-04 Sonography - chest
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal pleural effusion
      • no active lung lesion on this echo exam
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal pleural effusion
      • There was no lung parenchymal lesion on echo exam
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, minimal, bilateral
    • Poor window
• 2024-09-03 CT - abdomen
  • Wall thickening of gastric antrum r/o malignancy. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with ascites r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis. Some LNs at mesentery and retroperitoneum.
  • Bil. pleural effusion.
  • General subcutaneous edema.
  • Gallbladder stones (up to 8mm).
• 2024-09-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-04-30 Fundus Color Photography
  • PDR full PRP / Faint VH ou

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-15 SOAP Cardiology Xu ShunYi
  • Prescription x3
    • Nitrostat 0.6mg 1# ASORDER 28D use if chest pain
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-17 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Hu YaHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QW1357 28D
    • Kentamin (vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# QD 28D
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Apidra (insulin glulisine) 5unit TIDAC SC 28D
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 10unit HS SC 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-11 SOAP Nephrology Lin DingYun
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QN 28D hold if SBP < 120mmHg
    • Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil 20mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-09-25 ~ 2024-10-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Lugano stage IV
    • Other ascites
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Nephrotic syndrome
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Gastric ulcers with adjacent mucosa swelling
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
  • CC
    • Abdominal fullness, poor appetite, and lower limbs edema for 3-4 weeks.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 58 y/o male patient, has underlying diseases of DM, HCVD, Hyperlipidemia, chronic ischemic heart disease, CKD stage IV, with regular medication control and follow up at our CV/Meta/Nephro OPD. He had history of UTI, pneumonia, and pleural effusion.
    • He was recently discharged from our Hospital ward two weeks ago (2024/09/03 to 2024/09/10), with diagnosis of UTI, and no oral antibiotic taken back home.
    • This time, according to the patient, he suffers from progressive abdominal fullness, poor appetite, and lower-limb edema for 3-4 weeks. There was no fever, dyspnea, cough, sputum, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysuria nor urinary frequency. He denied decreased urine output and much sugary beverages (Super Supau) intake was told. He came to our nephrology OPD on 2024/09/24 where echography showed moderate ascites and bilateral plerual effusion. Therefore, he was referred to ER for further management.
    • At ER, vital signs showed as BP: 139/71; HR: 99 bpm; BT: 36 ’C; RR: 20/min, SPO2: 98%. Lab data showed normal white count (WBC: 8110, seg: 86.2%), imparied renal function, hyperkalemia (K: 6.1), elevated CRP level (9.0). Urine routine showed no pyuria but bacteriuria. Chest X-ray film showed ground glass opacity in left lower lung zone. Abdominal paracentasis with 3000ml turbid ascites was done at ER.
    • Under the impression of suspect intra-abdomen infection with ascites and CKD stage IV with hyperkalemia, he was admitted to our Infection ward for further management on 2024-09-25.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received empirical antibiotic with Flumarin for suspected intra-abdominal infection treatment. Collected of urine culture with pending result. Previous regular outpatient clinic medications were continued and diuretics was given for symptoms relief.
    • Gastroenterologist was consulted on 2024-09-26 for massive ascites and fluid analysis showed higher Lymphocyte-Ascites.
    • Lab data rechecked on 2024-09-26 showed normal white count, normal tumor marker, and lower CRP level. Ascites culture showed negative report.
    • The 2nd sonography of abdomen with tapping on 2024-09-30 and only 500ml ascites drained, due to low blood pressure down to 83/50 mmHg. Collected of ascites culture, TB-PCR, TB culture all showed negative, but cytology showed Atypia, maybe marked reactive mesothelial cells or poorly-differentiated carcinoma. Ascitic fluid analysis showed 55% lymphocyte and 42% monocyte.
    • He was suffered from chest tightness (he felt like something was pressing on his chest) in the night on 2024-09-30 and tarry stool for about 1 week.
    • So rechecked lab data showed hyperkalemia with potassium 5.3 mmol/L, leukocytosis, elevated CRP, mild elevated CKMB were noticed and arranged bedside EKG and showed sinus tachycardia with RBBB, then given potassium-lowering therapy.
    • Abd CT without contrast was done on 2024-10-01 showed Wall thickening of gastric antrum r/o malignancy, some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with ascites r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis, some LNs at mesentery and retroperitoneum. Bil, and pleural effusion.
    • Consulted Nephrology specialist for CKD and general surgical specialist for laparoscopy biopsy for cancer survey.
    • Antibiotic with Flucon iv on 2024-10-01 for history of stomach biopsy showed ulcer with fungal infection on 2024/09/09. The doctor physician explains the condition to patient with his mother and on critical care.
    • Follow up lab data on 2024-10-04 showed normal potassium, anemia with Hb 6.6, higher Ca125 (202), but normal white count and lower CRP level still noted.
    • Transfusion LPRBC was arranged on 2024-10-04 and 2024-10-05 for anemia treatment.
    • Panendoscopy arranged was done on 2024-10-04 for cancer survey with pending pathology report and the cardiac echo was performed for heart failure.
    • Lab data rechecked on 2024-10-07 showed rise of HCO3, Hb, and lower CRP level. CxR follow up on 2024-10-08 showed no pneumonia and pleural effusion resolution.
    • Laparoscopic abdominal exploration for r/o intra-abdominal malignant tumors, peritoneal biopsy with drained out ascites 3300ml on 2024-10-08 and sent pathology and TB culture, and MTB-PCR of ascite negative report.
    • Albumin by family self-paid (from 2024/10/08 to 2024/10/13).
    • Flumarin antibiotic was replaced by oral Ceficin since (2024-10-09).
    • Oncologist Kao was consulted on 2024-10-09 for cancer treatment in the future and patient will be transferred to the Oncology ward if had Oncology bed.
    • PET is arranged for cancer survey on 2024-10-11. Pathology report of stomach and omentum supported the diffuse large B cell lymphoma involving peritoneum.
    • High uric acid was found and rasburicase was administered and further shifted to febuxostat. CVS was consulted for portA implantation which was done on 2024/10/15 and the patient stood it well.
    • Consider of his high risk of tumor lysis, R-COP was given with dosage reduction started on 2024/10/16.
    • Entecavir was given in prophylaxis of activation of HBV.
    • Hyperkalemia was noticed and calcium gluconate, D50W with insulin, kalimate, lasix were given for correction.
    • Lab data follow BID to closely monitor his electrolyte condition. No discomfort was complained by the patient after R-COP. His lab data also revealed improvement as well.
    • Under relative satble condition, he was able to be discharged on 2024/10/22 and kept OPD f/u with the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma with peritoneal and mesentary involvement, non GCB subtype, lugano stage IV, ECOG1.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# Q3D 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • calcium carbonate 500mg 1# TID 7D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Kalimate (calcium polystyrene sulfonate 5gm/pk) 2# BID 7D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-15 - rituximab 375mg/m2 670mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamdie 400mg/m2 710mg NS 250mL 30min D3 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 44mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mb BID PO D3-7 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1,3 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1,3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2025-03-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 680mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamdie 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mb BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-02-14 - rituximab 375mg/m2 680mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamdie 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mb BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-01-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 690mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamdie 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 46mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mb BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-10-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamdie 750mg/m2 1150mg NS 250mL 30min D2 …………………………………… + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mb BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 500mL D2

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-08

The patient is a 58-year-old male with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (Lugano stage IV, non-GCB subtype) undergoing R-miniCHOP chemotherapy (most recent on 2025-04-15), with comorbidities of CKD stage IV, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and history of recurrent ascites and pleural effusion. Currently, he presents with cellulitis of the left arm, progressive anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and fluctuating renal function. His vital signs remain stable but hypertensive (BP 176/84 mmHg on 2025-05-08). Blood glucose is moderately controlled. Ongoing management includes antibiotics, insulin, and supportive care for electrolyte and mineral balance.

Problem 1. Hematologic Abnormalities (Anemia and Leukocytosis)

• Objective
  • Anemia progression
    • HGB 8.2 g/dL (2025-05-07), 7.7 g/dL (2025-04-29), 8.4 g/dL (2025-04-22) indicating persistent anemia (CBC 2025-05-07, 2025-04-29, 2025-04-22)
    • RDW 15.9% (2025-05-07) suggests mixed etiology
  • Leukocytosis with neutrophilia
    • WBC 11.28 x10^3/uL (2025-05-07), predominantly neutrophils (83.2%) (WBC DC 2025-05-07)
    • History of leukocytosis: 12.19 x10^3/uL (2025-04-29) with 80.2% neutrophils
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression, CKD-related anemia, and possible chronic disease
  • Leukocytosis with neutrophilia may reflect infection (cellulitis over left arm), chemotherapy effect, or reactive marrow response
  • Current trends show stable leukocytosis but persistent anemia despite supportive care
• Recommendation
  • Continue CBC monitoring and consider reticulocyte count, iron studies, and B12/folate screening
  • Evaluate need for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents due to CKD
  • Maintain infection surveillance; escalate antibiotics if sepsis markers rise

Problem 2. Infection: Left Arm Cellulitis

• Objective
  • Clinical status: cellulitis over left arm with worsened appearance, pending pus culture (Progress Note 2025-05-08)
  • No fever; vital signs: BP 176/84 mmHg, PR 84 bpm, BT 36.0°C (2025-05-08)
  • Initiated Ocillina 500 mg/vial 2g q6h (Active Med 2025-05-07 to 2025-05-09)
• Assessment
  • Likely bacterial cellulitis, worsening clinically despite current antibiotics
  • High WBC and neutrophilia support ongoing infection (WBC 11.28 x10^3/uL with 83.2% neutrophils, 2025-05-07)
  • Risk of deep tissue spread due to immunosuppression and recent chemotherapy
• Recommendation
  • Continue Ocillina and adjust antibiotics based on culture results
  • Consult Dermatology (already planned) and monitor wound progression closely
  • Assess inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) and consider imaging if abscess suspected

Problem 3. CKD with Electrolyte and Mineral Imbalances

• Objective
  • Renal status
    • Creatinine 2.11 mg/dL, eGFR 34.34 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-07); prior 2.25 mg/dL (2025-04-15)
  • Calcium and magnesium disturbances
    • Ca 1.90 mmol/L (2025-05-07), Mg 1.5 mg/dL (2025-05-07), hypocalcemia and low-normal magnesium
  • Albumin 2.7 g/dL (2025-05-07), hypoalbuminemia
• Assessment
  • Stable but impaired renal function consistent with CKD stage IV
  • Hypocalcemia may be multifactorial: CKD-related secondary hyperparathyroidism, hypoalbuminemia
  • Risk of cardiac and neuromuscular complications if Ca and Mg decline further
• Recommendation
  • Maintain calcium and magnesium supplementation (Vitacal and Magnesium Sulfate ongoing until 2025-05-09)
  • Reassess calcium (corrected for albumin) and magnesium levels within 48-72 hours
  • Consider nephrology input for ongoing CKD management and electrolyte balance

Problem 4. Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk

• Objective
  • BP persistently elevated: 176/84 mmHg (2025-05-08), prior range 152-212 mmHg (2025-05-07 to 2025-05-08)
  • On Norvasc (amlodipine), Concor (bisoprolol), Olmetec (olmesartan), Uretropic (furosemide)
• Assessment
  • Suboptimal BP control despite multi-drug regimen, likely due to CKD-related volume overload and vascular stiffness
  • At risk of cardiovascular events, requires tighter BP management per KDIGO guidelines
• Recommendation
  • Monitor volume status and titrate diuretics cautiously
  • Consider reassessing antihypertensive regimen; add-on therapy (e.g., mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist) may be needed if volume status allows
  • Encourage home BP monitoring and adjust therapy dynamically

Problem 5. Glycemic Control

• Objective
  • Recent glucose readings: 096 mg/dL (2025-05-08 05:13), 199 mg/dL (2025-05-07 17:41), 144 mg/dL (2025-05-07 21:27)
  • On Apidra (insulin glulisine) TIDAC and Toujeo (insulin glargine) HS (Active Med 2025-05-07 onward)
• Assessment
  • Fluctuating blood glucose, overall acceptable with no recent hypoglycemia reported
  • Diabetes management remains crucial given nephropathy and ongoing infection
• Recommendation
  • Continue current insulin regimen, monitor for hypoglycemia especially during infection and reduced intake
  • Reassess HbA1c at next follow-up to evaluate long-term control
  • Emphasize patient education on glucose monitoring and sick-day rules

2025-03-20

This is a 58-year-old male with a history of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL, Lugano stage IV, non-GCB subtype) with peritoneal involvement, chronic kidney disease (CKD stage IV), nephrotic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and chronic ischemic heart disease. He has undergone multiple chemotherapy regimens, including R-miniCHOP (most recently on 2025-03-20). Recent trends show progressive anemia, CKD worsening, persistent electrolyte imbalances (mild hypokalemia), and fluctuating white blood cell counts with neutrophilic predominance. His blood pressure control is suboptimal, and he has ongoing pleural effusions. The disease burden includes lymphadenopathy, ascites, and ongoing metabolic derangements.

Problem 1. Hematologic Abnormalities (Anemia, Leukocyte Variability, Thrombocytopenia Trends)

• Objective
  • Anemia worsening:
    • HGB dropped from 10.1 g/dL (2025-03-19) to 8.4 g/dL (2025-03-20), indicating acute decline (CBC 2025-03-19, 2025-03-20).
      
    • Prior HGB 9.3 g/dL (2025-02-14) → 9.2 g/dL (2025-02-07) → 10.9 g/dL (2024-01-24) (CBC multiple dates).
      
    • RDW-CV 14.2% (2025-03-19) suggests mixed causes (nutritional deficiency, chemotherapy, chronic disease).
      
    • History of transfusion (LPRBC on 2024-10-04, 2024-10-05) for anemia (HGB 6.6 g/dL).
  • Leukocyte trend:
    • WBC 4.18 x10^3/uL (2025-03-20) vs. 2.41 x10^3/uL (2025-03-19) showing recent recovery.
      
    • Neutrophil dominance 61.4% (2025-03-20) vs. 50.6% (2025-03-19) suggests reactive response or chemotherapy effect.
      
    • Band forms increased to 2.0% (2025-03-20) from 1.3% (2025-03-19), metamyelocytes 4.9% (2025-03-20) vs. 2.6% (2025-03-19).
      
    • Prior leukocytosis (WBC 14.23 x10^3/uL on 2025-02-21) with 95.2% neutrophils.
  • Platelet count changes:
    • PLT 195 x10^3/uL (2025-03-20) vs. 265 x10^3/uL (2025-03-19) → recent decline but not yet critical.
      
    • PLT was 277 x10^3/uL (2025-02-14), 296 x10^3/uL (2025-02-07).
• Assessment
  • Anemia worsening: Possible causes include chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression (recent R-miniCHOP 2025-03-20), chronic disease, iron/B12/folate deficiency, or occult bleeding.
    
  • Leukocyte recovery may indicate marrow response after chemotherapy but warrants monitoring for infection or disease relapse.
    
  • Thrombocytopenia trend suggests chemotherapy effect but remains within a safe range.
• Recommendation
  • Check iron studies, ferritin, reticulocyte count, and B12/folate levels.
    
  • Monitor for bleeding signs (stool occult blood, coagulation panel).
    
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) if persistent CKD-related anemia.
    
  • Monitor for febrile neutropenia, given band/metamyelocyte increase.

Problem 2. Worsening Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD Stage IV)

• Objective
  • Renal function decline:
    • Creatinine increased from 2.06 mg/dL (2025-02-14) to 2.44 mg/dL (2025-03-19), eGFR dropped from 35.43 to 29.04 mL/min/1.73m².
    • BUN remains elevated (24 mg/dL on 2025-03-19, 29 mg/dL on 2025-02-14).
    • Proteinuria (UACR 3245.8 mg/g, microalbumin 197.38 mg/dL, 2025-02-07).
      
    • History of nephrotic syndrome, T2DM with diabetic nephropathy.
• Assessment
  • Renal function is deteriorating, likely due to:
    • Diabetic nephropathy progression.
      
    • Nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., furosemide, chemotherapy).
      
    • Hypoperfusion risk (pleural effusion, ascites).
• Recommendation
  • Adjust diuretic use (furosemide) carefully to prevent volume depletion.
    
  • Monitor potassium levels closely (K 3.4 mmol/L on 2025-03-19 suggests mild hypokalemia).
    
  • Consider renal protective strategy (ACEI/ARB dose optimization).
    
  • Ensure hydration and avoid nephrotoxic agents.

Problem 3. Uncontrolled Hypertension

• Objective
  • BP fluctuating:
    • 166/69 mmHg (2025-03-20) vs. 160/74 mmHg (2025-03-19) vs. 197/95 mmHg (2025-03-19 16:27).
      
    • SBP range: 143-197 mmHg over the past 24 hours.
      
  • Antihypertensive regimen:
    • Norvasc (amlodipine) QN (hold if SBP < 120).
      
    • Olmetec (olmesartan) BID.
      
    • Concor (bisoprolol) QD.
• Assessment
  • Persistent BP fluctuations despite antihypertensive therapy indicate volume status changes, medication adjustments, or CKD progression.
    
  • Recent pleural effusion and ascites suggest volume overload contributing to hypertension.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess fluid balance to avoid over-diuresis (monitor urine output, edema).
    
  • Consider adjusting antihypertensives (e.g., add diuretic cautiously if volume overload persists).
    
  • Monitor BP trends for dose optimization.

Problem 4. Persistent Pleural Effusion & Ascites

• Objective
  • Pleural effusion trends:
    • Bilateral pleural effusions on sonography (2025-01-14, 2024-12-19).
      
    • Thoracentesis drained 1200cc serosanguinous fluid (2025-01-14).
      
    • Minimal pericardial effusion (2025-01-17 TTE).
      
  • Ascites trends:
    • Moderate ascites (2025-01-14 sonography, 2024-10-26 CT).
      
    • Cytology: suspicious malignancy (2024-10-08).
      
    • Prior therapeutic paracentesis (2400cc on 2024-11-01, 500ml on 2024-09-30).
• Assessment
  • Recurrent pleural effusion and ascites suggest ongoing disease activity or secondary causes (hypoalbuminemia, malignancy, CKD-related fluid retention).
• Recommendation
  • Monitor respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, hypoxia).
    
  • Repeat thoracentesis/paracentesis if clinically indicated.
    
  • Albumin replacement if hypoalbuminemia persists.
    
  • Consider diuretic adjustment based on volume status.

Final Remarks

• This patient requires close monitoring of hematologic trends, renal function, BP control, and volume status. CKD progression, anemia, and fluid overload remain major concerns. Further management adjustments should be based on follow-up labs, imaging, and clinical status.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-03-24 KUB
  • There is ascites. Please correlate with sonography.
• 2025-03-22 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Massive ascites formation and nodular lesions at peritoneal space up to 1.55cm is found (Se8 Im46). In comparison with CT dated on 2024-12-12, the lesion is Stationary.
    • The urinary bladder is markedly distended.
  • Imp:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Cancerous peritonitis with massive ascites formation and peritoneal seeding. Stationary.
• 2025-01-20 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 15 cc yellow-green turbid ascites — Malignancy
  • The smears show inflammatory cells, necrotic debris, mesothelial cells and many hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma.
• 2024-12-31 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-12 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with massive ascites. A cystic lesion (3.4cm) at left pelvic cavity.
    • A cystic lesion (3.9cm) at left cardiophrenic region. Small patchy density at LLL.
• 2024-08-31 CT - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Ovarian cancer, s/p debulking surgery.
    • Presence of ascites and peritoneal nodules.
    • Small bowel dilatation with wall thickening and increased enhancement.
  • Impression
    • Ovarian cancer, s/p debulking surgery.
    • Ascites and peritoneal carcinomatosis
    • Desmoplastic reaction of small bowel
    • Partial response as comparted with previous CT study on 2024/02/27
• 2024-07-23 SONO - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Small amount ascites with echogenic substance in it was noted around liver surface.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Complicated ascites, small amount
• 2024-07-04 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP:
    • Ascites
    • R/O LT Pelvis cyst: 39x29mm
• 2024-05-25 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Increased intestinal gas is found. Ileus is favored.
    • Massive ascites is found.
    • s/p ATH and BSO.
    • The GB is well distended without soft tissue lesion
  • Imp:
    • Increased intestinal gas is found. Ileus is favored.
    • Massive ascites is found. Cancerous peritonitis is considered.
• 2024-03-15 Ascites tapping
  • Course: Paracentesis was performed at RLQ and 1300ml cloudy and orange-colored ascites was drained out with 18Fr catheter
• 2024-02-29 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 50 cc, orange, cloudy — Malignancy
  • Smears show clusters of pleomorphic tumor cells. Malignancy is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and further examination is suggested.
• 2024-02-27 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with massive ascites.
    • A cystic lesion (3.9cm) at left cardiophrenic region.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. R/O peritoneal carcinomatosis with massive ascites.
• 2024-02-27 Ascites tapping
  • Course: 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion and total 2200ml was obtained for analysis.
• 2023-11-25 CT - abdomen
  • IMP: S/P hysterectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence. R/O left ovary cyst (3.1cm). A cystic lesion (3.9cm) at left cardiophrenic region.
• 2023-09-28, 2023-09-26, 2023-09-01, 2023-08-31, 2023-07-26, 2023-07-25, 2023-07-03, 2023-06-13, 2023-06-12 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • Negative
• 2023-07-21 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P hysterectomy. There is a cystic lesion 4.2 x 2.8 cm in left anterior pelvis sidewall that is c/w lymphocele.
    • S/P Tenckhoff tube insertion from right lower abdominal wall and the tip located at the right lower perihepatic space.
    • Prior CT identified a cystic lesion 3.9 x 2.4 cm in left cardiac-phrenic angle is noted again, stationary.
  • Impression
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-07-10 MRI - sella
  • No evidence of intracranial lesion.
• 2023-05-25, -05-23 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • Suspicious malignancy
• 2023-04-21 Patho - uterus with or without SO non-neoplastic/prolapse
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovaries, bilateral, BSO — Clear cell carcinoma
    • Uterus, ATH — Parametrium involved by carcinoma
    • Cul-de sac, debulking — Involv ed by carcinoma
    • Omentum, infracolic omentectomy — Involved by carcinoma
    • Peritoneal mass, debulking — Involved by carcinoma
      
    • Lymph nodes, pelvic and para-aortic, bilateral, BPLND — Negative for malignancy (0/34)
    • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT3cN0; stage IIIC; FIGO stage IIIC
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedure: ATH + BSO + omentectomy + BPLND + para-aortic LN dissection + Cul-de sac and peritoneal tumor excision
    • Specimen Size:
      • Five pieces, up to 5.5 x 5.0 x 3.2 cm (Lt ovary, received for frozen section), four pieces up to 4.9 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm (Lt ovary), 3.5 x 0.6 cm (Lt tube), four pieces, up to 9.3 x 7.8 x 2.5 cm (Rt ovary), 4.0 x 0.6 cm (Rt tube), 7.1 x 6.0 x 3.8 cm and 95 gm (uterus), four pieces up to 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (Cul-de sac), five pieces up to 3.6 x 0.8 x 0.4 cm (peritoneal mass), 28.5 x 8.8 x 1.5 cm (omentum)
    • Specimen Integrity
      • Right ovary: Capsule ruptured
      • Left ovary: Capsule ruptured
      • Right fallopian tube: Serosa intact
      • Left fallopian tube: Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Bilateral ovaries
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement: Present
    • Fallopian tube Surface Involvement: Absent
    • Tumor Size: Can not be assessed because of fragmented tumor tissue
    • Lymph Nodes: Six groups including left iliac, left obturator, right iliac, right obturator, left para-aortic and right para-aortic
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled as: F2023-00181FSA1, FSA2, A1-A6= left ovary. S2023-07635A= left iliac LNs, B= left obturator LNs, C= right iliac LNs, D= right obturator LNs, E= left para-aortic, F= right para-aortic LNs, G1-G2= left ovary, G3= left fallopian tube, H1-H3= right ovary, H4= right fallopian tube, I1= cervix, I2-I3= uterine corpus, I4-I6= parametrium, J= Cul-de sac, K1-K2= omentum, L= peritoneal mass.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Clear cell carcinoma
    • Histologic grade: High grade
    • Implants: Present
    • Other Tissue/Organ Involvement: Parametrial involvement
    • Peritoneal Fluid: Positive for malignant cells
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: All lymph nodes are negative for tumor cells
      • number of lymph node examined: 8 (left iliac), 7 (left obturator), 1 (right iliac), 5 (right obturator), 6 (left para-aortic) and 7 (right para-aortic)
      • number with metastases >10 mm: 0
      • number with metastases 10mm or less: 0
      • number with isolated tumor cells (<=0.2mm): 0
    • Cul-de sac: Involved by carcinoma
    • Peritoneal mass: Involved by carcinoma
    • Omentum: Involved by carcinoma
    • Pathologic Stage
      • Primary Tumor: pT3c (macroscopic peritoneal metastasis beyond the pelvis and > 2cm in size)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes: pN0 (no regional lymph node metastasis)
      • Distant Metastasis: Not applicable
    • FIGO Stage: Stage IIIC
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Absent
    • Perineural invasion: Absent
    • Additional Pathologic Findings:
      • Cervix: Chronic cervicitis with Nabothian cysts and squamous metaplasia
      • Endometrium: Proliferative phase
      • Myometrium: Adenomyosis
      • Ovary, left: Endometrosis
      • Fallopian tube, right: Para-tubal cyst
    • IHC, tumor cells reveal: WT1(-), Napsin A(+), ER(-), and p53(no aberrant expression)
• 2023-04-21 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 40 cc, pink, turbid — Malignancy
  • Smears show several clusters of atypical hyperchromatic and pelomorphic cells. Malignancy is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2023-04-20 Frozen Section
  • Ovary, left, frozen section — Malignant (carcinoma)
• 2023-04-17 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Massive ascites is found.
    • Cystic change at bilateral ovaries measuring 11.7cm at right ovary and 5.4cm at left side is found. Some solid component is also found. Ovarian cancer is considered.
    • Tiny enhanced dots at mesentery is found. Mesenterric meta is favored.
    • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
    • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
    • Normal heart size.
    • The lung fields are clear.
    • No pleural effusion is found.
  • Imp:
    • Bilateral ovarian cystic tumors with largest one at right side msm 11.7cm. Ovarian cancer is considered.
    • Peritoneal seeding is also found.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-04-07 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • R/O RT Ovarian mass: 109 x 85 (septum RI: 0.42)
  • Asites(+)
• 2023-01-04 CT - abdomen
  • Indication
    • LMP: 2022-12-27, sex(+), dysmenorrhea sometimes, duration: 6 days
      • CA-125: 37.71
    • 20230104 sono: A cystic mass 7.3 x 5.4 cm in right adnexa with solid mural nodule 3.1 cm. R/O right ovarian mass.
      • Left ovarian cyst 2 cm.
    • 20230104 CA125, CEA, and CA199: normal
  • Findings:
    • There is a well-defined cystic lesion in right adnexa 7 cm in size (the largest dimension) with central solid mural nodule (2.6 cm in size).
      • The differential diagnosis include cystic adenoma and cystic adenocarcinoma.
    • There is a cystic lesion with wall thickening at left adnexa, measuring 4 x 2.4 cm in size.
  • Impression:
    • A cystic lesion with mural nodule at right adnexa, nature?
    • The differential diagnosis include cystic adenoma and cystic adenocarcinoma.
• 2023-01-04 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • R/O Lt Ovarian cyst
  • R/O RT Ovarian mass (septum RI: 0.63)

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2025-02-25 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • The 39 y/o lady with recurrent ovarian cancer stage IV. Due to terminal condition, we need your help for hospice shared care.
  • A
    • This is a 39y/o woman with PMH of bil. ovarian clear cell carcinoma pT3cN0 stage IIIC, FIGO stage IIIC, s/p debulking surgery and C/T with recurrence.
      • As visiting the patient, she was under C/T treatment and just finished tapping of ascites which she complained abdominal stabbing pain at the moment, besides poor appetite, and abdominal fullness accompanying nausea sensation were also complained.
      • After explaining of palliative purpose and management, the families and the patient had well understood. For now, combine care will be taking place as the patient is still receiving C/T and cancer management.
      • We will f/u the patient’s condition and if there’s any concern about pain control, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
    • Indication: ovarian cancer
    • plan: combine care
• 2024-12-11 Nutrition
  • Q
    • Remarks
      • Diet for Cancer Patients
      • Expected Discharge Date: 2024-12-18
        
    • This is a 39-year-old female with a history of:
      • Bilateral clear cell carcinoma of the ovary, pT3cN0M0, Stage IIIC; FIGO Stage IIIC, status post debulking surgery on 2023/04/20. BRCA1/2 wild type, HDR negative.
        
      • Relapse with peritoneal carcinomatosis and massive ascites, Stage IV on 2024/02/07, undergoing C6 chemotherapy with Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin.
        
    • She has had hypomagnesemia since 2024/03 and has been taking magnesium oxide (MgO) regularly. On 2024/12/02, her magnesium level dropped to 0.9, prompting a referral to nephrologist Dr. Lin. Several tests were performed, including serum Na, K, Ca, P, Mg and urine Ca, P, K, protein, creatinine, revealing hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia.
      
    • At her next outpatient follow-up, her calcium level rose to 3.88, leading to her admission to the nephrology ward for hydration and further evaluation.
      
    • During hospitalization, she denied nausea, vomiting, or malaise, but complained of diarrhea associated with MgO use. Additionally, due to poor appetite and a tendency for abdominal fullness, she requested a nutrition consultation for dietary modifications and recommendations.
      
    • We appreciate your professional advice. Thank you.
      
  • A
    • Nutritional Diagnosis:
      • 16. Inadequate protein-calorie intake.
            
      • 5. Increased nutritional needs due to physiological conditions such as metabolic disorders and malabsorption.
           
      • 5. Decreased ability to consume adequate protein and calories.
           
      • 19. Estimated calorie intake is below the estimated or measured resting metabolic rate (RMR) or recommended intake.
            
    • Intervention:
      • The patient reported having various cancer-specific nutritional supplements at home but has grown tired of them and is reluctant to consume them.
        
      • She experiences nausea after consuming just 1-2 bites of desired foods.
        
      • Oral mucosa is beginning to show signs of irritation or ulceration.
        
      • Caloric intake is insufficient to meet basic energy requirements.
        
      • Discussed with the patient’s family to set dietary goals and provide a simple meal plan.
        
      • Non-caloric health supplements should be temporarily discontinued.
        
      • Biolectra magnesium solution can continue, but magnesium supplements (MgO) in food-based formulations are recommended to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort such as diarrhea.
    • Nutritional Goals:
      • Short-term goal: 1,500 kcal/day, 85g protein.
        
      • Long-term goal: 2,000 kcal/day.
        
    • Monitoring and Evaluation:
      • Digestive and absorption status
        
      • Bowel movement patterns
        
      • Protein intake
        
      • Caloric intake
        
      • Body weight
• 2023-06-12 Dermatology
  • Q
    • A case of clear cell carcinoma of Bilateral ovarian, pT3cN0M0, stage IIIC; FIGO stage IIIC, status post debulking surgery on 2023/04/20
    • She was admitted for IP and IV chemotherapy with Taxol plus Carboplatin.However, she complained of skin rash over bilateral legs, we need your expertise for further management, thanks
  • A
    • This patient suffered from multiple erytheamtous papules on limbs for days.
    • Imp: Insect bite
    • Suggestion:
      • Dexamthson 1 / Qd
      • Ulex cream x5 tubes / bid
      • Zaditen 1 / Bid
• 2023-05-22 Metabolism and Endocrinology

[surgical operation]

• 2023-04-20
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis: Huge ovarian mass, bilateral
      • Frozen section: malignant, suspect carcinom
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + infracolic omentectomy (BY GENERAL SURGEON))   - Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with bladder, peritoneum and bilateral adnexa due to the tumor burden. Multiple papillary mass was noted over anterior wall.
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: huge ovarian mass about 10 X 10 X 8 cm in size, with heterogeneous and rough surface, partial rupture with hemorrhagic content
      • ROV: ovarian mass about 6 X 5 X 5 cm in size
      • Fallopian tube: tensely connected to the bowel and adjacent tissues due to adhesion
    • CDS: massive ascites
    • Ascites: light yellowish, at least 4000 mL
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(+)
    • Omentum: multiple hard, variable nodules noted; infracolic omentectomy was done by general surgeon.
    • Optimal debulking was achieved, Residual tumor:R0.
    • Estimated blood loss: 850 mL
    • Blood transfusion: LpRBC 2U
    • Complication: nil
• 2023-04-20
  • Operation
    • Excision of intraabdominal tumor: pelvic peritoneum + omentectomy
    • Tenckhoff tube insertion
  • Finding
    • Several tumor seedins in pelvic peritoneum with massive ascites
    • Tenckhoff tube: over RLQ
  • Procedure
    • Under ETGA, GYN performed operation at first. Made omentectomy. Excised the seeding tumor in pelvic peritoneum. Inserted a Tenckhoff tube over RLQ. Finally, GYN commenced further operation.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-05-08 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 600mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Avastin + LipoDox)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-17 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 600mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Avastin + LipoDox)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-24 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 56mg D5W 250mL 1hr (LipoDox)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-25 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 58mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Avastin + LipoDox. only 2 vials of Avastin left)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-20 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 735mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Avastin + LipoDox)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-30 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 785mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr (Avastin + LipoDox)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-22 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 760mg NS 100mL 90min (Avastin)
  • NS 250mL
• 2024-10-30 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 100mL 90min (Avastin)
  • NS 250mL
• 2024-10-04 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 100mL 90min (Avastin)
  • NS 250mL
• 2024-07-13 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 295mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-19 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 295mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-24 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 295mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-22 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 295mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-02 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 295mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-08 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-27 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 215mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + [paclitaxel 40mg/m2 64mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-31 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 215mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + [paclitaxel 40mg/m2 64mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-25 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 215mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + [paclitaxel 40mg/m2 63mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 47mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-30 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 220mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr + [paclitaxel 40mg/m2 65mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 49mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-12 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 220mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr + [paclitaxel 40mg/m2 65mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 49mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-05-22 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 220mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr + [paclitaxel 40mg/m2 65mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 49mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr + NS 500mL 1hr (before chemotherapy) + NS 500mL 1hr (after chemotherapy)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL

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2025-05-08

[Patient]

The patient is a 39-year-old woman with recurrent bilateral ovarian clear cell carcinoma (pT3cN0M0, FIGO stage IIIC, now stage IV with peritoneal carcinomatosis) post-debulking surgery (2023-04-20).

She is undergoing palliative chemotherapy with Q3W cycles of Avastin (bevacizumab) + Lipo-Dox (liposomal doxorubicin), now at C6 as of 2025-05-08.

Her disease remains radiographically stable per CT (2025-03-22), with chronic issues of anemia, hypomagnesemia, mild hypercalcemia, and cancer cachexia. Her general condition is ECOG 1, with stable vital signs and good tolerance of chemotherapy.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Recurrent Clear Cell Ovarian Carcinoma with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

• Objective
  • Diagnosis of bilateral ovarian clear cell carcinoma, stage IIIC (pT3cN0M0), confirmed on 2023-04-21 pathology; BRCA wild type, HRD-negative.
  • Recurrence with peritoneal carcinomatosis and massive ascites since 2024-02-27 (CT 2024-02-27; ascites cytology malignant 2024-02-29).
  • Latest CT abdomen (2025-03-22) showed stationary peritoneal nodules and massive ascites compared to 2024-12-12.
  • Currently on C6 chemotherapy with Avastin + Lipo-Dox administered on 2025-05-08.
  • Performance status ECOG 1; cachectic (BMI 15.7; 168.5 cm, 41.2 kg on 2025-05-07).
• Assessment
  • The disease is clinically stable, supported by unchanged CT findings (2025-03-22).
  • The patient is tolerating chemotherapy well without major acute adverse effects and remains functionally independent (ECOG 1).
  • Persistent ascites and cachexia reflect ongoing disease burden despite stable imaging, consistent with the expected trajectory of advanced disease.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Q3W Avastin + Lipo-Dox as planned; next evaluation by CT in 8–12 weeks.
  • Reinforce close monitoring of symptoms (ascites-related discomfort, bowel obstruction risk) and consider ascites tapping if clinically indicated.
  • Coordinate with palliative care for ongoing symptom control and holistic support.

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin 8.6 g/dL, Hct 28.2% on 2025-05-07, down from 9.7 g/dL on 2025-04-16.
  • RBC 3.23 x10^6/uL; PLT 375 x10^3/uL; WBC 3.21 x10^3/uL (2025-05-07).
  • Transfusion of 2U LpRBC during hospitalization (2025-05-07).
• Assessment
  • Persistent normocytic, normochromic anemia likely due to chronic disease, chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, and cancer-related inflammation.
  • Recent transfusion improved oxygen-carrying capacity but underlying cause remains unresolved.
  • No overt evidence of bleeding or hemolysis; recent iron status and reticulocyte count not available.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC twice weekly during the chemotherapy cycle.
  • Consider iron panel, ferritin, reticulocyte count, and B12/folate levels to assess contributory deficiencies.
  • Repeat transfusion if symptomatic anemia or Hgb <8 g/dL; evaluate ESA use if appropriate.

Problem 3. Electrolyte Abnormalities: Hypercalcemia and Hypomagnesemia

• Objective
  • Calcium 2.91 mmol/L (2025-05-07), previously 2.84 mmol/L (2025-04-16); stable, mildly elevated.
  • Magnesium 1.6 mg/dL (2025-05-07), similar to prior values (1.4 mg/dL on 2025-04-16); chronic mild hypomagnesemia.
  • Regular use of Xgeva (denosumab) and Aclasta (zoledronic acid) for hypercalcemia; on MgO replacement 250 mg BID.
• Assessment
  • Mild hypercalcemia appears controlled and stable with current antiresorptive therapy (Xgeva last given 2025-04-16).
  • Persistent hypomagnesemia reflects poor GI absorption and possible renal wasting (VEGF inhibitor side effect); MgO helps maintain borderline levels.
  • No symptoms of hypercalcemia (no nausea, confusion) or severe hypomagnesemia (no arrhythmia, neuromuscular symptoms).
• Recommendation
  • Continue monthly Xgeva and reassess calcium every 2–3 weeks.
  • Continue MgO 250 mg BID, monitor Mg weekly; consider IV MgSO4 infusion if <1.2 mg/dL or symptomatic.
  • Encourage balanced dietary intake to support electrolyte stability.

Problem 4. Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Cachexia

• Objective
  • Persistent cancer cachexia: BMI 15.7, weight 41.2 kg (2025-05-07).
  • Complaints of mild morning reflux but no significant nausea or vomiting; bowel function stable.
  • On current supportive meds: Mosapride 5 mg BID, Famotidine 20 mg BID, Tramacet PRN, and dietary support.
• Assessment
  • Cachexia is chronic, driven by tumor burden and metabolic effects; partial control of GI symptoms is maintained.
  • Mild GERD and distention are well controlled with prokinetics and acid suppression.
  • The risk of nutritional decline remains high due to ongoing disease.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current supportive regimen (prokinetics, PPI).
  • Engage dietitian for updated nutritional assessment and calorie optimization.
  • Consider appetite stimulants (e.g., low-dose megestrol) if intake worsens.

Problem 5. Vital Signs and Port-A Status (not posted)

• Objective
  • Latest vitals (2025-05-08): BP 113/74 mmHg, HR 80 bpm, RR 16 bpm, Temp 36.1’C, SpO2 97%; stable across recent recordings.
  • Port-A catheter site clear, no infection or dysfunction (2025-05-07 exam).
• Assessment
  • Hemodynamically stable, no evidence of infection or acute decompensation.
  • Port-A remains functional and infection-free.
• Recommendation
  • Continue regular port maintenance and aseptic technique.
  • Routine vitals monitoring during and post-chemotherapy; alert for any febrile episodes.

2025-03-24

This is a 39-year-old woman with recurrent bilateral ovarian clear cell carcinoma (Stage IIIC, FIGO IIIC; now clinically Stage IV since 2024-02) post-debulking surgery (2023-04-20), who has received multiple lines of chemotherapy, currently on C4 Bevacizumab (Avastin) + Liposomal Doxorubicin (Lipo-Dox) as of 2025-03-24.

Since the last review (2025-02-24), she experienced:

• Stable cancer burden per CT (2025-03-22) showing stationary peritoneal seeding compared to 2024-12-12.
• Improved anemia (Hgb 9.4 → from 6.8), although still suboptimal.
• Persistent hypomagnesemia (Mg 1.4 mg/dL) despite replacement.
• Worsening hypoalbuminemia (2.8 g/dL) and chronic borderline hyponatremia (Na 133 mmol/L).
• Tachycardia with mild improvement (PR now 84–95 bpm vs. >110 bpm previously).
• Supportive care includes Aclasta (zoledronic acid) and Magnesium sulfate, among others.

Problem 1. Recurrent Clear Cell Ovarian Carcinoma with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

• Objective
  • Pathologically confirmed high-grade clear cell carcinoma, pT3cN0M0, FIGO IIIC (pathology 2023-04-21), BRCA wild type, HRD-negative.
  • Relapsed with massive ascites and peritoneal carcinomatosis since 2024-02 (CT 2024-02-27; ascites cytology malignant).
  • CT (2025-03-22): Stable peritoneal seeding (1.55 cm nodules), massive ascites; no new metastasis compared to 2024-12-12.
  • Chemotherapy: On C4 Avastin + Lipo-Dox initiated 2025-03-24 (after prior 3 cycles).
  • Performance: ECOG 2; cachectic; weight 42 kg (2025-03-21).
• Assessment
  • Disease appears radiographically stable, suggesting temporary disease control.
  • Continued ascites and low BMI imply persistent tumor burden with cachexia.
  • No new metastatic lesions observed; systemic therapy may be suppressing progression.
• Recommendation
  • Continue planned Avastin + Lipo-Dox Q3W and assess response with CT in 8–12 weeks.
  • Monitor ECOG PS closely; escalate palliative care if functional decline worsens.
  • Consider early hospice referral if further chemotherapy tolerance declines or progression recurs.

Problem 2. Anemia (Improved but Persistent)

• Objective
  • Hgb trend: 6.8 (2025-03-21) → 9.4 (2025-03-24); RBC: 2.58 → 3.59 x10⁶/uL; Hct 23.0 → 30.5%.
  • Transfusion not explicitly recorded but likely occurred post-admission.
  • RDW-CV 15.3% suggests chronic anemia with some response.
  • Iron panel, reticulocyte count not available.
• Assessment
  • Improving but still moderate anemia likely multifactorial: chronic disease, chemo-induced marrow suppression, nutritional deficit (cachexia), possibly iron deficiency.
  • No leukopenia or thrombocytopenia noted; isolated RBC line suppression.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC serially; assess iron panel, reticulocyte count, and B12/folate if anemia persists.
  • Transfuse if Hgb <8 or symptomatic.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) if symptomatic and iron-replete.

Problem 3. Hypomagnesemia (Refractory)

• Objective
  • Mg consistently low: 1.3–1.4 mg/dL (2025-03-07 to 2025-03-24).
  • On oral Magnesium Oxide, also received Magnesium sulfate IV (2025-03-21 to 2025-03-24).
  • Likely decreased intake (nutrition), and renal wasting (Avastin-associated?).
• Assessment
  • Persistent hypomagnesemia despite replacement indicates chronic loss and poor absorption.
  • Contributing factors can be: GI loss (diarrhea from MgO, poor nutrition), renal magnesium loss (possibly due to VEGF inhibitor).
• Recommendation
  • Continue IV MgSO₄ intermittently (e.g., every 2–3 days).
  • Replace oral MgO with magnesium chloride or lactate (better absorption, less diarrhea).
  • Monitor weekly Mg levels; check urine Mg to assess renal loss.

Problem 4. Hypoalbuminemia and Cancer Cachexia

• Objective
  • Albumin low: 2.9 → 2.7 → 2.8 g/dL (persistently subnormal).
  • BMI 15.7 (cachectic); weight loss >5kg/month; weight 42 kg (2025-03-21)..
  • Poor intake (nausea, early satiety), low oral tolerance; signs of early oral mucosal irritation (Nutrition note 2024-12-11).
• Assessment
  • Persistent cancer cachexia and protein-energy malnutrition.
  • Likely worsened by ascites, tumor metabolic demand, nausea, and chemo-induced anorexia.
• Recommendation
  • Optimize nutritional support: consider high-calorie, high-protein oral nutritional supplements, or parenteral nutrition if oral fails.
  • Involve nutritionist again for reassessment.
  • Consider low-dose corticosteroids or progestins (e.g., megestrol) if appetite remains poor and no contraindication.

Problem 5. Hypercalcemia (Improved, now mild)

• Objective
  • Ca: 3.07 → 2.80 (2025-03-21) → 2.65 (2025-03-24).
  • History of severe hypercalcemia, received Xgeva (denosumab) on 2024-12-24 and calcitonin, now transitioned to Aclasta (zoledronic acid) on 2025-03-24.
  • No mental status changes, stable vitals, no vomiting.
• Assessment
  • Improved but still elevated calcium, now moderate.
  • Suggests partial response to prior anti-resorptives; zoledronic acid may prolong suppression.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor calcium every 3–5 days; hydrate adequately.
  • Repeat Xgeva (denosumab) monthly if calcium rebounds.
  • Watch for hypocalcemia post-Aclasta.

Problem 6. Hyponatremia (Chronic, mild) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Na: 130 (2025-03-21) → 133 (2025-03-24), persistently low.
  • No confusion, seizures, or altered mental status.
  • No overt signs of fluid overload.
• Assessment
  • Chronic dilutional hyponatremia likely due to paraneoplastic SIADH or third-spacing (ascites).
  • Mild and asymptomatic; stable trend.
• Recommendation
  • Restrict free water intake moderately.
  • Monitor Na every 2–3 days; no urgent correction needed unless <125 or symptomatic.
  • Rule out hypothyroidism/adrenal insufficiency if new symptoms arise.

Problem 7. Vital Sign Instability: Tachycardia with Recent Improvement (not posted)

• Objective
  • HR trend: >110 bpm during 2025-02-23–2025-03-21; now improved to 84–95 bpm (2025-03-24).
  • BP stable (~110/70 mmHg); SpO₂ >96%; afebrile.
  • Symptom: exertional dyspnea with occasional abdominal pain (2025-03-21).
• Assessment
  • Likely due to anemia, cachexia, possible deconditioning, and cancer-related systemic effects.
  • Improvement in HR correlates with anemia correction.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring vitals closely.
  • Encourage bedside rehab/ambulation if tolerated.
  • Consider echocardiogram if unexplained tachycardia recurs.

2025-02-24

The patient, a 39-year-old woman with recurrent bilateral ovarian clear cell carcinoma (pT3cN0M0, FIGO stage IIIC), is admitted on 2025-02-23 for C3 chemotherapy with Avastin (bevacizumab) + Lipo-dox (liposomal doxorubicin). She has progressive peritoneal carcinomatosis with massive ascites (CT 2024-12-12), hypercalcemia (Ca 3.07 mmol/L on 2025-02-23), and cachexia (weight loss of 5 kg over one month).

Key issues include:

• Progressive disease with worsening cachexia, ascites, and abdominal distention.
• Hypercalcemia (Ca 3.07 mmol/L on 2025-02-23) managed with Xgeva (denosumab) and calcitonin.
• Hematological changes: anemia (Hgb 9.0 g/dL on 2025-02-23) and thrombocytosis (PLT 655 ×10³/uL).
• Electrolyte imbalances, including hyponatremia (Na 131 mmol/L) and mild hypokalemia (K 3.4 mmol/L).
• GI symptoms: hiccups, nausea, GERD, and morning cough, possibly due to diaphragmatic irritation from peritoneal carcinomatosis and ascites.

Problem 1. Recurrent Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma with Progressive Disease

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral clear cell carcinoma of the ovary (pT3cN0M0, FIGO stage IIIC), post-debulking surgery (2023-04-20).
  • Evidence of progression to peritoneal carcinomatosis with massive ascites (CT 2024-12-12) and malignant cytology (ascites cytology 2025-01-20).
  • History of chemotherapy:
    • Initial treatment: IP/IV Taxol (paclitaxel)/Carboplatin/Cisplatin (2023-05 to 2023-09).
    • Recurrent disease: Paclitaxel/Carboplatin from 2024-03-08 to 2024-07-14.
    • Current regimen: Avastin (bevacizumab) + Lipo-dox (liposomal doxorubicin) since 2024-12-30.
  • Symptoms: Abdominal distention, weight loss (5 kg over one month), nausea, and hiccups (2025-02-23).
  • ECOG PS 2: Reduced performance status, likely due to disease progression.
• Assessment
  • Disease progression is evident despite prior chemotherapy (CT 2024-12-12). Ascites and carcinomatosis indicate platinum-resistant disease.
  • Weight loss and cachexia suggest worsening systemic impact.
  • Symptomatic peritoneal carcinomatosis likely causing hiccups, GERD, nausea, and cough due to diaphragmatic irritation.
• Recommendation
  • Continue chemotherapy (C3 Avastin + Lipo-dox) as scheduled.
  • Monitor response via tumor markers (CA-125, CEA) and repeat imaging (CT abdomen in 4-6 weeks).
  • Optimize supportive care:
    • For nausea/GERD: Proton pump inhibitor Ulstop (famotidine) BID, prokinetic Mosapride 5 mg TID.
    • For hiccups: Consider Baclofen 5 mg BID if persistent.
    • For cachexia: Consider nutritional support, high-calorie supplementation.

Problem 2. Hypercalcemia

• Objective
  • Hypercalcemia worsening (Ca 3.07 mmol/L on 2025-02-23 vs. 2.98 mmol/L on 2025-02-04).
  • Related to malignancy: No bone metastases on bone scan (2024-12-31).
  • Treatment history:
    • Xgeva (denosumab) 120 mg SC Q1M (2024-12-24, 2025-01-24)
    • Calcitonin 100 IU SC Q8H (initiated on 2025-02-23)
• Assessment
  • Likely malignancy-driven PTH-independent hypercalcemia (tumor-related cytokine secretion).
  • Current treatment (Xgeva + calcitonin) is appropriate but may require additional measures if refractory.
• Recommendation
  • Continue calcitonin 100 IU SC Q8H for acute management.
  • Monitor Ca levels daily.
  • Ensure adequate hydration (IV fluids if necessary) to enhance renal calcium excretion.
  • Reassess Xgeva dosing frequency if calcium levels remain elevated.

Problem 3. Anemia and Thrombocytosis

• Objective
  • Hgb 9.0 g/dL (2025-02-23), down from 10.8 g/dL (2025-01-24).
  • PLT 655 ×10³/uL (2025-02-23), increased from 562 ×10³/uL (2025-01-24).
  • Normal WBC 7.9 ×10³/uL (2025-02-23).
  • Previous trends show persistent thrombocytosis.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial: chronic disease, chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, possible iron deficiency.
  • Thrombocytosis may be reactive due to malignancy-related inflammation.
• Recommendation
  • Check iron panel, ferritin, and reticulocyte count to assess for iron deficiency or bone marrow suppression.
  • Monitor for signs of thrombotic complications given persistent thrombocytosis.
  • Consider transfusion if symptomatic or Hgb <8 g/dL.

Problem 4. Hyponatremia and Hypokalemia

• Objective
  • Na 131 mmol/L (2025-02-23), persistent hyponatremia (previously 132 mmol/L on 2025-02-04).
  • K 3.4 mmol/L (2025-02-23), slightly decreased from 3.5 mmol/L (2025-02-04).
  • Mg 1.6 mg/dL (2025-02-23), stable.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial hyponatremia: chronic malignancy, SIADH, or chemotherapy effect.
  • Mild hypokalemia may reflect GI losses or inadequate intake.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor serum Na and K levels closely.
  • Correct potassium (KCl supplement if <3.0 mmol/L).
  • Assess urine osmolality and sodium excretion if hyponatremia worsens.

Conclusion (not posted)

• The patient has progressive ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis and worsening cachexia, requiring continued chemotherapy (C3 Avastin + Lipo-dox). Hypercalcemia needs ongoing Xgeva and calcitonin treatment, anemia and thrombocytosis should be monitored for underlying causes, and electrolyte imbalances (hyponatremia, hypokalemia) require correction. Close monitoring of tumor burden, response to treatment, and supportive care measures is essential.

2023-07-03

• As per the PharmaCloud database and our in-house HIS5 records, our institution has been the sole provider of medical services to this patient over the past three months. In addition to our Hematology-Oncology department, the patient also attended appointments in our Metabolism and Endocrinology department on 2023-06-05 and our Obstetrics and Gynecology department on 2023-05-04. However, no prescriptions were issued by these two departments. All current medications were prescribed by our Hematology-Oncology department, with no medication reconciliation discrepancies detected.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-18 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 48 dB HL; LE 45 dB HL.
  • Bil mild to moderately severe SNHL.
• 2025-03-12 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • left lateral pharyngeal wall still mild swelling but much improved than first visit
    • Nasopharyngeal tumor smaller.
  • Conclusion
    • Left NPC s/p CCRT.
• 2025-02-07 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • nasopharyngeal tumor and oropharynx tumor smaller
    • oral ulcer over oropharynx .
  • Conclusion
    • NPC T1N1M0 under CCRT.
• 2025-01-08, 2024-12-25 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-12-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • Left nasopharyngeal mucosa smooth bulging.
    • Huge oropharyngeal tumor.
    • Impending airway.
• 2024-12-06 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-12-06 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left aspect of the nasopharynx, compatible with nasopharyngeal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left neck level II lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left oropharynx. The nature is to be determined (infection? malignancy? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a small focal area in the right parotid area. Some kind of parotid lesion is more likely. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral shoulders. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-12-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the L3 spines. Severe degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine and L4-5 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-05 Sonography - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, moderate with focal fatty sparing
  • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2024-11-28 Pathology - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal biopsy (Y1)
  • Nasopahrynx, biopsy — Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated (lymphoepithelialcarcinoma) (WHO-2B).
  • IHC stain: CK (+), EBER (+).
• 2024-11-27 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • Left rosenmullar fossa swelling
    • left huge oropharyngeal tumor, airway pending.
    • Vocal cord movement well and symmetric.
  • Conclusion
    • Left oropharyngeal utmor, nasopharyngeal tumor?
• 2024-11-22 MRI - larynx
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
  • Impression (Imaging stage): T:1(T_value) N:1(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:II(Stage_value)
• 2024-11-18 CT - neck
  • Head and Neck CT with and without IV contrast administration shows:
    • A long left oropharynx tumor mass, up to 56 mm in length, extending to nasopharynx, with longus colli muscles invasion?
      
    • Moderate compromise of the airway.
    • Multiple LAPs in left neck, with central necrosis, in left II-III.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor.
    • No evident bony destructive lesion.
  • IMP:
    • R/O Left oropharynx CA with left neck LAPs.
• 2024-11-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • Smooth nasopharynx, hypoaphrxyn adn larynx
    • Left oropahryngeal tumor
    • Retropalatal space: obstruction (+)
    • Retroglossal space: obstruction (+)
    • Lat. pharyngeal wall collapse (+)
  • Conclusion
    • Left oropharyngeal tumor
    • r/o OSAS

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-08 ~ 2025-04-13 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-keratinizing carcinoma of the nasopahrynx cT1N1M0, stage II, post excision of nasopharynx, percutaneous endoscopic approach, diagnostic on 2024/11/28, post concurrent chemoradiotherapy from 2024/12/25 to 2025/02/12 ( 7 cycle), PF regimen since 2025/03/17~
    • Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx
    • Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Sleep apnea
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 63-year-old woman has hypertension with medication control for years. She had snoring for years. She visited our ENT OPD for help. At OPD, left oropharyngeal tumor was found accidentally. Neck CT was arranged and done which rule out left oropharynx cancer with left neck LAPs. There were Biopsy was done which revealed Keratosis without dysplasia. MRI was arranged and done which revealed left nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT1N1Mx, stage II. There were no blood-tinged rhinorrhea or body weight loss. Nasopharyngeal biopsy was done which revealed non-keratinizing carcinoma.
    • After that, under the impression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT1N1Mx, stage II, she underwent survey of cancer included bone scan (2024-12-05): no evidence of bone metastasis, abdomen sono (2024-12-05): Fatty liver, moderate with focal fatty sparing. Fatty infiltration of pancreas.
    • She received RT (2024-12-20 ~ 2025-02-13): 5000cGy/25 fractions of the nasopharyngeal to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the nasopharyngeal and involved nodal lesions with CCRT.
    • This time, she denied BW loss or fatigue, so she was admitted for adjuvant on 2025/04/08.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received chemotherapy with PF regimen (Cisplatin 80 mg/m2 IBW due to the patient obesity, Fluorouracil 1000 mg/m2 D1-D4) on 2025/04/08.
    • During chemotherapy, the patient has no allergies, nausea, vomiting or other uncomfortable symptoms. The patient’s clinical condition in stable status, the patient was discharged on 2025/04/13.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 3D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC 3D for nausea and vomiting
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 3D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 3D
• 2024-12-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • 2024/12/10 EBV DNA (quan) = 6000 IU/mL;
    • 2024/12/06 Anti-HBc (+), HBsAg (-), Anti-HCV (-), Anti-HBs (+)
  • A/P
    • admission for tumor work-up.
    • Consider carboplatin replace cisplatin if heart problem which can not tolerate hydration.
    • Simulation on 2024-12-12
• 2024-12-09 SOAP Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery He ChengHan
  • S
    • extraction prior to RT
  • O
    • periodontitis of tooth 28
    • deep caries of tooth 35
  • A
    • periodontitis of tooth 28
    • Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, left, cT1N1M0, stage II
  • P
    • Explain the risk/benefit of the treatment to the patient.
      • Informed of the risk of oroantral communication
      • The patient and her family do not want to proceed with root canal treatment on the lower left second premolar.
    • Sign informed consent.
    • Block anesthesia of left maxilla
    • Complicated extraction of tooth 28, 35
    • Suture the gingiva with Vicryl 4-0.
    • Prescribe Amoxicillin.
    • Teach the patient how to do home care and OPD follow-up.
    • go through National Health Insurance PharmaCloud System to search for current meds, previous medical history and associated labs
  • Prescription
    • amoxicillin 250mg 2# Q8H 3D
• 2024-12-04 ~ 2024-12-06 POMR Ear Nose Throat Guo YanJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, left, cT1N1M0, stage II
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Nasopharyngeal lesion found in MRI    
  • Present illness history
    • This 63-year-old woman has hypertension with medication control for years. She had snoring for years. She visited our ENT OPD for help. At OPD, left oropharyngeal tumor was found accidentally.
    • Neck CT was arranged and done which rule out left oropharynx cancer with left neck LAPs. There were Biopsy was done which revealed Keratosis without dysplasia.
    • MRI was arranged and done which revealed left nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT1N1Mx, stage II. There were no blood-tinged rhinorrhea or body weight loss.
    • Nasopharyngeal biopsy was done which revealed non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated.
    • After discussion with the patient, we recommended that she be admitted to the hospital for further workup for cancer staging.
    • Under the impression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT1N1Mx, stage II, she was admitted for further evaluation and management.    
  • PE
    • BH: 142.5cm, BW: 91.6kg, BMI: 45.1
    • Vital Sign 2024/12/04 15:23  
      • BT (’C)     36.5         
      • PR (bpm)    75           
      • RR (bpm)    17           
      • BP (mmHg)   195/86         - Cons: clear conjunctiva: no pale, sclera: no icteric
    • Neck: supple, no JVE, no LAP
    • Chest: symmetrical expansion, no spider angioma
    • Breathing sound: clear, no wheezing, no rale and no crackles
    • Heart: RHB without murmur
    • Abdomen: soft and flat, no tenderness and no rebounding pain
    • Bowel sound: normal-active
    • Extremity: freely movable, no pitting edema or palmer erythema
  • Local Findings:
    • left oropahryngeal tumor form lateral and post wall
    • nasopharyngeal mucosa smooth
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, serial tests were arranged for tumor staging work up.
    • Abdominal sonography showed moderate fatty liver.
    • Whole body bone scan showed no bone metastasis.
    • Consulted OS which arrange tooth extraction on 2024/12/09 at OPD.
    • Consulted RT which arrange positioning on 2024/12/12.
    • ONCO was consulted which suggest PET which no metastasis.
    • CS was consulted and Port-A insertion was done on 2024/12/06.
    • Post-op, wound stable.
    • Under stable condition, the patient was dishcarged with OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 3D

[consultation]

• 2024-12-05 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • for CCRT evaluation and management for NPC
    • This 63 y/o woman has HTN with medication control for years. She visited our ENT OPD for snoring. NPC was found accidentally.
    • Initially, left oropharyngeal tumor was found and Neck CT was done which revaled R/O Left oropharynx CA with left neck LAPs.
    • Biopsy and MRI survey were arranged. Left oropharyngeal tumor biopsy twice showed no malignancy, NPC biopsy revaled Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated.
    • This time, she was admitted for further cancer survey. We need your help for CCRT evaluation and management. Thank you very much!!
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of non-keratizining NPC, cT1N1M0, Stage II, is noted. I am consulted for the further management.
      
    • My suggestions are:
      • The CCRT with weekly CDDP is mandatory. More even, adjuvant chemotherapy with PF * 3 following CCRT might be necessary for her due to bulky tumor (MRI coronary view, > 6 cm).
      • Please arrange PET-CT for her +/- contrast Chest CT
      • Please check EBV DNA titer for the baseline and high risk evaluation
      • Please check HBV (Anti-HBs, Anti-HBc, HBs Ag) and HCV (Anti-HCV)
      • Please arrange Port-A insertion (request CS Chief Hsieh), if patient and family agree
      • Discuss with patient and family
    • Thanks for your consultation. Any problem, please let me know.
• 2024-12-05 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage cT1N1M0
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: nasopharyngel to bilateral neck
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 5000cGy/35 fractions of the nasopharyngel to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the nasopharyngeal and involved nodal lesions.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 10:30, 2024-12-12 (after pre-RT dental evaluation and management)
• 2024-12-04 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • for NPC pre-CCRT dental evaluation and management
  • A
    • Dear doctor, we will arrange the pre-CCRT dental check-up tomorrow.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-28
  • Surgery
    • Oral tumor excision        
  • Finding
    • Left granular nasopharyngeal tumor
    • Left oropharyngeal tumor with smooth surface

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-12-20 ~ 2025-02-13 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the nasopharyngeal to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the nasopharyngeal and involved nodal lesions.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-08 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sided 5-FU) + furosemide 20mg NS 50mL 10min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF4. Due to the patient’s obesity, Ideal Body Weight (IBW) of 50kg was used.)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-17 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sided 5-FU) + furosemide 20mg NS 50mL 10min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF4. Due to the patient’s obesity, Ideal Body Weight (IBW) of 50kg was used.)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-12 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-06 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-22 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-16 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-09 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-02 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-25 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-05-08

The patient is a 63-year-old woman with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), cT1N1M0 stage II, who has completed definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (2024-12-25 to 2025-02-12) and is now undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with the PF regimen (cisplatin + fluorouracil, started 2025-03-17). Recent clinical findings indicate stable disease with mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss as a complication of treatment. Laboratory trends show gradually declining renal function and progressive anemia, now with moderate normocytic anemia. Liver function and electrolytes remain stable. Her overall physical condition is good (ECOG 1), with no major acute toxicity from chemotherapy noted. Vitals are stable.

Problem 1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT1N1M0, stage II, post CCRT and ongoing adjuvant PF chemotherapy

• Objective

• Diagnosed with NPC cT1N1M0 stage II by MRI (2024-11-22), biopsy confirmed non-keratinizing carcinoma (2024-11-28).

• Received CCRT: cisplatin 40 mg/m² weekly from 2024-12-25 to 2025-02-12 plus radiotherapy 7000 cGy/35 fractions to primary and nodal areas.

• Ongoing adjuvant chemotherapy with PF regimen started 2025-03-17 (cisplatin 80 mg/m² + 5-FU 1000 mg/m², using IBW due to obesity) with cycles on 2025-03-17 and 2025-04-08.

• Recent nasopharyngoscopy (2025-03-12) shows much improvement with smaller tumor; PTA (2025-03-18) shows mild to moderately severe SNHL bilaterally.

• Assessment

• The patient’s treatment aligns with NCCN guidelines for stage II NPC (CCRT followed by adjuvant chemotherapy considered for bulky tumor).

• Local disease appears well controlled with significant shrinkage; no new symptoms or evidence of recurrence.

• Sensorineural hearing loss is a recognized side effect of cisplatin therapy, which is likely the cause of the hearing findings.

• No major acute complications such as severe mucositis, infections, or disease progression noted.

• Recommendation

• Continue planned adjuvant PF chemotherapy as scheduled (next cycle 2025-05-08).

• Schedule nasopharyngoscopy after completion of adjuvant chemotherapy to assess local disease.

• Monitor hearing status periodically; consider dose adjustment if ototoxicity progresses.

• Consider EBV DNA monitoring for long-term follow-up as a prognostic marker.

Problem 2. Renal function impairment (likely chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity)

• Objective

• eGFR has declined from 84.25 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-04) to 47.31 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-05-07).

• Creatinine increased from 0.74 mg/dL (2025-03-04) to 1.22 mg/dL (2025-05-07).

• BUN rose from 19 mg/dL (2025-03-04) to 33 mg/dL (2025-05-07).

• Cisplatin cycles administered, known nephrotoxic agent.

• Assessment

• The gradual deterioration of renal function is likely secondary to cisplatin nephrotoxicity.

• Hydration protocols and Mg supplementation were provided (MgO and MgSO4), but the cumulative nephrotoxic effect is evident.

• Current renal status is at CKD stage 3a (eGFR 47 mL/min/1.73m²), requiring close monitoring to avoid further decline.

• Recommendation

• Consider switching cisplatin to carboplatin for further cycles if renal function worsens or hits critical thresholds (eGFR <45 or creatinine >1.5 mg/dL).

• Continue hydration and magnesium supplementation; monitor renal function before and after each chemotherapy cycle.

• Regularly reassess electrolyte balance and urine output.

Problem 3. Anemia (progressive, moderate normocytic anemia)

• Objective

• HGB dropped from 12.2 g/dL (2025-02-11) to 7.8 g/dL (2025-05-07).

• RBC decreased from 3.96 x10^6/uL (2025-02-11) to 2.26 x10^6/uL (2025-05-07).

• MCV has remained normal (102.7 fL on 2025-05-07), indicating normocytic anemia.

• PLT count has improved (207 x10^3/uL on 2025-05-07).

• Assessment

• The anemia is likely multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, possible chronic disease-related anemia, and nutritional factors.

• No evidence of hemolysis or bleeding was reported; reticulocyte count is not available but could help clarify marrow activity.

• The anemia has progressed to a level requiring intervention (>8 g/dL down to 7.8 g/dL).

• Recommendation

• Consider red blood cell transfusion if symptomatic or if HGB drops below 7 g/dL.

• Monitor CBC weekly during chemotherapy; if persistent, consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.

• Evaluate iron, vitamin B12, folate, and reticulocyte count to exclude reversible causes.

Problem 4. Electrolyte and metabolic balance (not posted)

• Objective

• Sodium: stable at 135 mmol/L (2025-05-07) vs 138 mmol/L (2025-03-04).

• Potassium: 4.2 mmol/L (2025-05-07) vs 3.8 mmol/L (2025-03-04), well maintained.

• Magnesium: 1.7 mg/dL (2025-05-07) vs 1.3 mg/dL (2025-03-04), improved after supplementation.

• Calcium: 2.51 mmol/L (2025-05-07), within normal range.

• Assessment

• Overall good control of electrolytes, likely due to ongoing MgO supplementation and hydration during chemotherapy.

• No major disturbances noted; stable albumin (4.0 g/dL on 2025-05-07) supports normal total calcium.

• Recommendation

• Continue MgO 250 mg QID as prescribed; maintain hydration and regular monitoring.

• Reassess electrolytes before and after chemotherapy cycles.

• Monitor for signs of hypomagnesemia, especially due to ongoing cisplatin exposure.

Problem 5. Cardiovascular status (hypertension, cardiomegaly)

• Objective

• History of hypertension under medical control.

• BP ranged 103/68 to 142/94 mmHg (2025-05-07), fluctuating but mostly acceptable.

• CXR (2025-01-08) showed cardiomegaly, atherosclerotic changes.

• No reported chest pain, dyspnea, or edema.

• Assessment

• Blood pressure control appears mostly stable but peaks up to 142/94 mmHg are noted, warranting observation.

• No evidence of decompensated heart failure; no symptoms of ischemia.

• Cardiomegaly and vascular changes are chronic and monitored.

• Recommendation

• Continue regular antihypertensive treatment; assess compliance.

• Check BP routinely during chemotherapy, as fluid management can impact BP.

• Consider follow-up echocardiography if any new cardiac symptoms arise.

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[MedRec]

• 2025-05-07 SOAP Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Prescription x3
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 14D hold if SBP < 100
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 14D for edema
    • Anginar FC (dipyridamole 25mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2025-05-05 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen JianHua
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2025-04-09 ~ 2025-04-25 POMR Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Coronary artery disease, triple vessels with severe calcifications and right coronary artery chronic total occlusion (percutaneous coronary intervention difficulty due to calcified tight lesion of left anterior descending plus right coronary artery long chronic total occlusion and cirrhosis with bleeding tendency) on 2025/04/09
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Liver cell carcinoma, rcT1bN0M0, stage I, Barcelona Clinc Liver Cancer stage A, ECOG 1
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Urinary tract infection, Enterococcus faecalis by urine culture
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
  • CC
    • Chest tightness for 3 days.
  • Present illness history
    • This 67-year-old woman with underlying disease of: 1) Liver cirrhosis, 2) Esophageal varices on 2019/12/05, 3) Hypertension since 2010, 4) DM since 2010, 5) Hypercholesterolemia since 2010, 6) HBV carrier, 7) Hepatocellular Carcinoma T1bN0M0 diagnosed on 2023/03/17 by FNB, s/p 2nd TACE on 2023/04/11 and 2023/11/27. She was regular follow up at GI OPD.
    • At OPD, abdominal CT was perfromed on 2025/02/06 and revealed: 1) Viable HCC 17.6 cm in S2/3 of the liver is noted. 2) Viable HCC 1.6 cm in S5/8 of the liver is suspected. Under the impression of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma, the 4th transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocelluar carcinomas was performed smoothly on 2025/03/05.
    • According to the description of the patient, This time, she had chest tightness for 3days, relieving by rest after minutes. No cold sweating neither radiation pain were told.She visited our MER for help.
    • At ED, vital signs included HR: 106/min; BP: 141/67mmHg. Complete EKG showed no ST elevation. The chest film showed cardiomegaly and lung congestion. EKG revealed sinus, T wave inversion at inferior wall and no ST change. Elevating troponin-I level was detected (Trop-I: 34 -> 77 -> 323 -> 919 pg/mL / 12 hours).
    • Emergent anti-platelet agents loading as Plavix were given. Under the impression of ACS suspect NSTEMI, she was admitted to our CCU for further evaluation and treatment.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted to CCU, she received nitrate pump, DAPT, PPI, beta-blocker, ACEI, antilipemic agents for NSTEMI, diuretics for HCC, insulin for DM control.
    • Arrane heart echo which showed LVEF 64%, dilated LA and LV, adequate LV and RV systolic function, possibly impaired LV relaxation, calcified mitral annulus with mild MR, mild TR and PR, AV sclerosis with mild AR, no regional wall motion abnormalities.
    • CAG was performed which revealed coronary artery disease, triple vessels with severe calcifications and RCA CTO, consult CVS but patient refuse CABG intervension. When her condition stable, transferred to CV ward for further care.
    • After she arrived to CV ordinary ward, her consciousness was clear and vital signs were stable, no dyspnea, palpitation or chest discomfort was complained. The cath wound healed well. Kept medication current treatment and monitor vital signs, urine output and body weight for non-STEMI treatment and on telemetry EKG for close monitor heart rate and rhythm.
    • In addition, the physiotherapist was consulted for post MI cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; the pharmacist was consulted for medication education. We will stick to guideline-directed medical therapy for improving the long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
    • Additionally, a high fever occurred on the evening of 2025/04/13, and the follow-up inflammatory marker CRP was 8.7 mg/dL, Urine Culture showed Enterococcus faecalis. As a result, Brosym IVD was administered from 2025/04/13 to 04/16 for the fever. We also suspect it could be tumor fever, so Naproxen PO was prescribed for use.
    • However, the patient reported passing a significant amount of bloody stool in her diaper twice since the night of 2025/04/17. She has a known history of hemorrhoids and gastric ulcers and mentioned experiencing occasional episodes of bloody stool at home. She denied any associated symptoms, including coffee-ground emesis, abdominal pain, dyspnea, or chest tightness. Vital signs remained stable throughout.
    • A bedside digital rectal examination was performed, revealing no active bleeding or palpable hemorrhoids. Nevertheless, hemorrhoid-related bleeding or other etiologies of lower gastrointestinal bleeding cannot be excluded at this time.
    • Therefore, DAPT was hold (2025/04/18), and 2 units of LPRBC were transfused stat on 2025/04/18, 2025/04/24 due to bloody stool.
    • We also follow up Sigmoidscopy on 2025/04/22, showing mixed hemorrhoids.
    • We add Posuline Suppository 1 supp QN for hemorrhoids.
    • Due to the high risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, we have discontinued DAPT after explaining the risks to the patient and their family.
    • After above treatment, her clinical symptoms improved gradually. Under stable hemodynamics, she was discharged on 2025/04/25 and CV outpatient treatment followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ8H 3D if fever > 38’C
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 0.5# QD 12D hold if SBP < 100
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 0.5# QD 12D
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 0.5# QD 12D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 12D for edema
    • Posuline Suppository (policresulen 100mg, cinchocaine 2.5mg) 1# QN RECT 12D
    • Nitrostat (nitroglycerin 0.6mg) 1# ASORDER SL
• 2025-03-04 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Yu LiJiao
  • Prescription x3
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Amepiride (glimepiride 2mg) 0.5# QDAC 28D hold if f/s < 100
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# QD 28D

2025-05-07

[Subjective]

cardiovascular status

• chest tightness improved post-NSTEMI
  • no current dyspnea, palpitation, or chest discomfort reported (2025-05-07)
  • prior episodes of chest tightness relieved with rest (2025-04-09)
• post-cardiac rehab education
  • patient understands need for adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy
  • reports compliance with medications; no new adverse effects

gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary status

• history of cirrhosis and recurrent HCC
  • no abdominal pain, melena, or hematemesis currently (2025-05-07)
  • prior rectal bleeding episodes related to hemorrhoids resolved (2025-04-22)
• medication adherence
  • patient reports adherence to prescribed medication

diabetes and metabolic status

• diabetes well-understood by patient
  • follows oral antidiabetic regimen as instructed
  • denies hypoglycemia symptoms

[Objective]

vital signs and general

• stable BP: 136/70 mmHg; HR: 75 bpm; afebrile (2025-05-07)
• no orthostatic symptoms reported

cardiovascular

• echocardiography (2025-04-09): LVEF 64%, dilated LA/LV, mild MR/TR/PR, AV sclerosis with mild AR, no regional wall motion abnormality
• coronary angiography (2025-04-09): triple vessel disease, RCA chronic total occlusion, Syntax Score 30

hematology and labs

• HGB 9.9 g/dL; PLT 94 x10^3/uL; WBC 4.08 x10^3/uL (2025-04-30)
• AFP 48.8 ng/mL; albumin 3.0 g/dL; bilirubin total 1.98 mg/dL (2025-04-30)
• creatinine 0.74 mg/dL; eGFR 83.2 mL/min/1.73m^2 (2025-04-24)
• CRP 3.1 mg/dL (2025-04-24)

current medications

• cardio: Concor (bisoprolol), Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate), Jardiance (empagliflozin), Uretropic (furosemide), Anginar FC (dipyridamole), Spiron (spironolactone), Nitrostat (nitroglycerin)
• GI/liver: Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide), Ulstop FC (famotidine), Posuline Suppository
• diabetes: Blopress (candesartan), Uformin (metformin), Januvia (sitagliptin), Amepiride (glimepiride), Atotin (atorvastatin)

[Assessment]

post-NSTEMI secondary prevention

• guideline-directed medical therapy in place
  • beta-blocker (Concor), nitrate (Coxine), SGLT2 inhibitor (Jardiance), antiplatelet (Anginar FC), diuretics for congestion control
  • no active ischemic symptoms; stable vitals and no new cardiac events
• risk: high bleeding tendency; prior GI bleeding prompted permanent DAPT discontinuation (2025-04-18)

HCC and liver cirrhosis

• progressive viable HCC (19 cm S2/3, 1.3 cm S5/8 on CT 2025-04-30)
• compensated cirrhosis (albumin 3.0 g/dL; bilirubin 1.98 mg/dL)
• antiviral prophylaxis with Vemlidy in place

anemia and thrombocytopenia

• chronic anemia (HGB 9.9 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 94 x10^3/uL), likely related to cirrhosis and prior GI bleeding
• no acute bleeding currently

diabetes and metabolic management

• multiple antidiabetic agents in use; no reported hypoglycemia
• renal function preserved; Jardiance and metformin continue to be appropriate

[Plan / Recommendation]

post-NSTEMI secondary prevention

• maintain current regimen: Concor, Coxine, Jardiance, Anginar FC, Uretropic, Spiron
  • continue close BP and HR monitoring; hold bisoprolol if SBP < 100 mmHg
  • ensure Nitrostat on hand for breakthrough angina
• reassess ischemic vs. bleeding balance at next cardiologist visit
  • consider re-evaluating need for dual antiplatelet therapy if bleeding risk reduces

HCC and liver cirrhosis

• continue Vemlidy for HBV; monitor AFP and liver function every 1-2 months
• GI prophylaxis: maintain Ulstop FC (famotidine) for ulcer prevention

anemia and hematology

• monitor CBC regularily; transfusion only if symptomatic anemia develops
• may maintain Posuline Suppository as needed for hemorrhoids

diabetes and metabolic management

• continue Uformin, Januvia, Amepiride, Blopress, Atotin
  • reinforce blood glucose self-monitoring; hold Amepiride if fasting sugar < 100 mg/dL
• monitor HbA1c and renal function every 3 months

pharmacist interventions

• reinforce medication adherence
• patient education: warning signs of bleeding, infection, and ischemic symptoms
• consider dose adjustments or deprescribing if hypotension or bradycardia observed

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-09 ECG
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
• 2025-04-08 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
• 2025-04-08 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: AMI, CAD with SVD s/p PCI
  • Finding Summary
    • Via right radial artery, with the 6Fr JL3.5 and JR4 catheter
    • Left Main:
      • patent
    • Left Anterior Descending:
      • patent
    • Left Circumflex:
      • 95% thrombotic occlusion at middle LCX
    • Right Coronary:
      • patent
    • Conclusion:
      • Non ST elevation myocardial infarction, 1-vessel coronary artery disease
    • Recommendation:
      • PCI for LCX culprit lesion
  • Intervention Summary
    • LCX-M, Pre-DS = 95%
      • MLD/RVD=/ mm → / 2.5 mm
    • Guiding catheter:
      • Boston 6F CLS3.5., poor engagement and poor support.
    • Guide Wire:
      • Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat. crossed the lesion of LCX, but the wire was retrieved out by the catheter.
      • Despite APT Medical Microcatheter 1.9F 130cm. support:
        • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION BLUE. failed to advance.
        • Guide Wire3: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat. failed to advance.
    • Balloon anchoring (OM branch):
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 2.5 X 10 mm.
      • Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
      • Note: for anchoring.
    • Guide Wire:
      • Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat was advanced into the LCX with the support of APT Medical Microcatheter 1.9F 130cm.
    • Balloon anchoring (LCX):
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 2.5 X 10 mm.
      • Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
    • Balloon dilatation (LCX):
      • Balloon2: Terumo Ryurei. 2.5 X 10 mm.
      • Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
    • Stent:
      • Medtronic RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 2.5 X 15 mm.
      • Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Post dilatation up to 14 Bars (self paid)
    • Stent result:
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=/ mm
      • Stent DS = 5% residual stenosis.
    • Conclusion:
      • Non ST elevation myocardial infarction, 1-vessel coronary artery disease status post PCI with DES stenting for middle LCX (Medtronic RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 2.5 X 15 mm)
    • Recommendation:
      • DAPT
      • F/U cardiac markers and EKG
• 2025-04-07 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Impression
    • Probably (1) moderate myocardial ischemia in the anterior wall (LAD territory) and (2) mild myocardial ischemia in the lateral wall (LCx territory) and inferior wall (RCA territory) of LV.
    • Dilatation of LV noted on both post-stress and resting images, compatible with congestive heart failure.
• 2025-04-07 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at right lower lung zone.
  • Blunted left costophrenic angle.
• 2025-03-28 KUB
  • r/o a small left renal stone.
• 2025-03-28 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Cannot rule out Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-27 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at right lower lung zone.
  • Ground glass opacity in right upper lung zone.
• 2025-03-27 Sonography - chest
  • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 600 ml yellowish
  • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Left side 500 ml yellowish
• 2025-03-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (224 - 145) / 224 = 35.27%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 35
  • Conclusion:
    • Severely abnormal LV systolic function with global hypokinesia
    • Dilated LA, LV, RA, RV and IVC
    • Mild MR, moderate AR, mild to moderate TR and trivial PR
    • Possible pulmonary hypertension
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2025-03-26 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Possible Lateral infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-26 CXR
  • cardiomegaly; s/p port-A insertion with the tip in the SVC
  • Lung markings: consolidation in the bilateral lower lung fields
  • blurred left hemidiaphram
  • blunting bilateral costophrenic angles
• 2025-03-12 CT - chest
  • Indication: Endometrail stromal sarcoma s/p OP and C/T with lung and brain mets
  • Comparison was made with chest CT dated on 2024/11/19
    • Lungs:
      • LLL posterobasal segmental atelectasis with air-bronchograms and staple line within, stable.
      • interval stationary in size of ill-defined small nodular opacities in Rt lung and centrilobular micronodules at LUL.
      • smooth interlobular septal thickening and patchy ground-glass opacities at LUL and LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • mild to moderate pericardial effusion.
      • mild coronary atherosclerosis.
      • central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (36mm) Heart: dilated LV.
    • Pleura: moderate lt and mild Rt pleural effusions, in progression.
    • Chest wall: an irregular mass (37x50mm) at enlarged left breast with fat stranding and extensive overlying skin thickening.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • several bilateral renal cysts up to 40 x 45 mm and a 22 mm gallstone.
      • hyperplasia of left adrenal gland and splenomegaly. Rt adrenal gland soft-tissue mass (33mm)
      • subcutaneous edema in abdominal wall and buttocks.
      • a 5mm granuloma at left perirenal space. a 11.3mm soft-tissue attenuation nodule in midline of anterior abdominal wall.
  • Impression:
    • stationary of Rt lung and LUL small nodules, bilateral pleural effusion in progression, and interstitial edema or infiltration in left lung, in progresion.
    • Rt adrenal mass and Lt breast tumor, stable.
• 2025-03-11 MRI - brain
  • Stationary left cerebellar metastasis. Stationary right occipital lobe lesion.
  • Stationary of old insult at left frontal lobe.
  • Post OP at left skull.
• 2024-12-04 MRI - brain
  • Stationary left cerebellar metastasis. Stationary right occipital lobe lesion.
  • Stationary old insult at left frontal lobe.
  • Status post left craniotomy.
• 2024-11-19 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with chest CT dated on 2024/07/15
    • Lungs:
      • LLL posterobasal segmental atelectasis with air-bronchograms and staple line within, stationary.
      • interval stationary in size of ill-defined small nodular opacities in Rt lung and stationary of centrilobular micronodules at LUL as compared with CT on 2024/7/15, smooth interlobular septal thickening and patchy ground-glass opacities at LUL and LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • small pericardial effusion.
      • mild coronary atherosclerosis.
    • Aorta: normal caliber of thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (36mm)
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: moderate lt and minimal Rt pleural effusions.
    • Chest wall: an irregular mass (37x50mm) at enlarged left breast with fat stranding and extensive overlying skin thickening.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • several bilateral renal cysts up to 40 x 45 mm and a 22 mm gallstone. hyperplasia of left adrenal gland and splenomegaly.
      • Rt adrenal gland soft-tissue mass (33mm)
      • subcutaneous edema in abdominal wall and buttocks.
      • a 5mm granuloma at left perirenal space.
  • Impression:
    • stationary of Rt lung and LUL small nodules, bilateral pleural effusion in regression, stationary of Rt adrenal mass, left lung edema or infiltration, and Lt breast tumor compared with CT on 2024/07/15
• 2024-08-28 Sonography - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic parenchymal renal disease
    • Bilateral renal cysts
    • Right adrenal tumor
• 2024-08-13 transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (209 - 103) / 209 = 50.72%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 50
  • Conclusion:
    • Borderline LV systolic function with mild global hypokinesis
    • Dilated LA, LV and AoR, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR, moderate to severe AR
    • Pulmonary hypertension
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-07-16 MRI - brain
  • As compared with prior MRI (2024-04-16), left lower cerebellar metastasis, stationary. Right occipital lobe lesion, stationary.
  • Post OP at left frontal lobe, with brain insult, stationary.
  • Mild prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-17 SOAP Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • S
    • 20250417 1st time F/U after discharge; BP: 90-110+/40-50+ bpm; no discomfort; no pitting edmea; BW: 46.1kg; no discomforrt
  • O
    • 20250417: BP 123/40; HR 69;
    • PE:
      • G/A: easy looking; Conscious: alert
      • Neck: no JVE
      • Heart: RHB, no murmur
      • Lung: Clear breathing sound
      • LEs: no pitting edema
    • MHx: NSTEMI, systolic HF since 2024/08 F/U at other hospital; Endometrial stromal sarcoma s/p TAH + BSO, Stage I, high grade s/p chemotherapy with Doetaxel/Gemcitabine (2016-02-04 to 2019-01-12), CR, with brain metastasis s/p craniotomy and s/p SBRT, with lung metastasis, cT0N0M1, Stage IV s/p chemotherapy with Docetaxel/Gemcitabine
      
    • SHx:
    • Allergy/ADR: NKA
    • Family Hx:
    • Alcohol(-); Betel nut(-)
  • A/P
    • CAD Risk factors: Age (+), Smoking (-), HTN (-), DM (-), Hyperlipidemia (-), Family Hx of premature CAD (-); Obesity (-); Physical inactivity (-)
    • NOAC + Plavix: from 20250408 to 20250708, then NOAC life long
  • Prescription x3
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Entresto FC (sacubitril, valsartan; 200mg) 0.25# QD 28D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC 28D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D hold once if SBP < 100
• 2025-03-28 ~ 2025-04-10 POMR Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non ST elevation myocardial infraction
    • 1-vessel coronary artery disease status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stenting for middle left circumflex artery (Medtronic RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 2.5 X 15 mm)
    • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, left ventricular ejection fraction was 35% status post inotropnic agents, suspect chemotherapy or ischemic heart related.
    • Acute respiratory failure status post non invasive mechanical ventilation
    • Acute pulmonary edema
    • Moderate aortic regurgitation
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
    • History of endometrial cancer status post chemotherapy
  • CC
    • shortness of breath for 4 days and getting worse since this 2025-03-28 morning    
  • Present illness history
    • The 62-year-old woman has past history of 1) hypertension for 20 more years under medicine control at CSH. 2) Endometrial stromal sarcoma, Stage I, high grade post surgcal intervention in 2015/04; Recurrently stage IV with lung and brain metastases in 2016/1. She start chemotherapy as doetaxel/Gemcitabine from 2016/02/04 to 2019/01/12, best response: CR, but progression in brain, s/p craniotomy and s/p SBRT s/p IA, C1D1 on 2019/01/25, best response PD over brain (Brain MRI) 2019/04/26 vs 2019/01/14) and new lesion over LLL of lung (Chest CT 2019/04/25 vs 2019/01/14).
    • According to the description of her family record. She just visited our ER for shortness of breath on 2025/03/26-03/27 that she received chest echo for pleural effusion s/p right tapping 600ml and left tapping 500ml. Also, heart echo was arranged that report showed LVEF 35%. This time, after discharged from our ER, she still felt shortness of breath and getting worse since this morning, so she went to our ER for help. She reqularly follow up at our Hema OPD.
    • At ER, GCS: E4V5M6, BT: 35, HR: 76, RR: 20, BP: 122/60, SpO2: 100%.
    • A chest film disclosed bilateral lung infiltration. Laboratory studies disclosed elevation in cardiac enzyme (Troponin I:485.5pg/ml) and EKG revealed sinus rhythm.
    • Admit to ICU observe by the CV man suggestion and gave vasodilator pump titration plus DAPT used.
    • Under the impression of non ST elevation myocardial infraction, she was admitted to CCU for intensive treatment on 2025/03/28.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she presented with dyspnea and shortness of breath.
    • We explained to the patient that intubation was indicated if respiratory failure occurred but she refused and agreed for NIPPV support. Therefore, NIPPV support was initiated (2025/03/29-03/31).
    • Adequate diuretics with Lasix and Angidil pump were prescribed for pulmonary edema.
    • DAPT with Bokey + Brilinta and stain with Crestor were conducted for CAD.
    • ARB with Dioven and beta-blocker with Concor were conducted for blood pressure control.
    • MRA with Spironolactone and Const-K were given to correct hypokalemia.
    • Inotropic agents with dobutamine (2025/03/29-03/30) titration was prescribed due to heart failure.
    • However, hypotension and bradycardia produced, and Dobutamine was shifted to Dopamine pump titration (2025/03/30-03/31), and then was tapered to off.
    • We shifted IV lasix to oral form on 2025/04/01.
    • As a result of her general condition was stationary, she was transferred to CV ward for further care on 2025/04/01.
    • At general ward, the breathing pattern improved gradually with easy-looking.
    • Owing to suspected NSTEMI, thallium scan was arranged for cardiac perfusion and disclosed myocardial ischemia.
    • Cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventionprn was indicated and suggested. After well explanation the risk and the procedures to the patient and family, she decided to undergo the treatment.
    • Cardiac catheterization via distal right radial artery was performed smoothly on 2025/04/08.
    • Coronary angiography revealed 1-vessel coronary artery disease, 95% thrombotic occlusion at middle LCX. Subsequently, PTCA with drug eluting stenting for middle LCX (Medtronic RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 2.5 X 15 mm) was performed susccessfully.
    • After coronary intervention, the patient felt much improvement of clinical symptoms. She felt less exertional dyspnea and denied effort related angina. The right wrist cath wound healed well with intact neurovascular function.
    • After PCI with drug coated devices, Plavix and Apixaban were prescribed due to atrial fibrillation.
    • Mild ecchymosis developed but there was no hematoma or bruit.
    • Wound care education was done before discharging. Under the stable condition, the patient discharged today and outpatient department follow-up was arranged.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Entresto FC (sacubitril, valsartan; 200mg) 0.25# QD 7D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC 7D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D hold once if SBP < 100
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
• 2025-02-14, 2024-11-22 SOAP Nephrology Guo KeLin
  • Prescription x3
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2021-10-29, -08-06, -05-14, -02-19 SOAP Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • S: come for BP control; mostly < 140/90mmHg with Concor and Exforge; formerly followed up at TMUH
  • Prescription x3
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD
• 2020-12-24 SOAP Chest Medicine Yang MeiZhen
  • S: bronchoscopy with electrocautery for RB10 endobronchial tumors with finally patent. Much purulent secretion runned out from RB10. give prophylactic anti for possible fever and transient bacteremia.
  • A/P: Bronchoscopy with/without electrocautery 2 months later.
  • Prescription
    • Transamin (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# TID
    • Curam (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# TID
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# QD
• 2020-11-26 SOAP Chest Medicine Yang MeiZhen
  • S: bronchoscopy with electrocautery for RB10 endobronchial tumors, give prophylactic anti for possible fever.
  • Prescription
    • Transamin (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# TID
    • Curam (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# TID
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 2# QD
    • Adrenalin (epinephrine 1mg) ST TOPI for bronchoscopy
• 2020-10-28 Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P:
    • Admission on 2020-10-28 for previous regimen of chemotherapy (2016-02-04 to 2019-01-12) with Docetaxel/Gemcitabine if data is adequate.
• 2020-10-21 Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P:
    • After discussion with Chest Expert Dr. Yang, the regimen will be shifted back docetaxel plus gemcitabine which is effective before.
    • Once the tumor over LLL is shrinked. Brochoscope will be arranged again.
  • Prescription
    • G-CSF (filgrastim 150ug) SC 3D
• 2020-10-13 SOAP Chest Medicine Yang MeiZhen
  • S: bronchoscopy for LLL endobronchial lesion enaluate and manage.
  • Prescription
    • Transamin (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID
    • Curam (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# TID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# TID
• 2020-09-18 ~ 2020-09-19 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of corpus uteri
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Idiopathic gout, unspecified site
  • CC
    • For further management of her disease
  • Present illness
    • The 57 y/o woman has past history of hypertension for 20+ years under medicine control. Cancer history of Endometrial stromal sarcoma, Stage I, high grade post surgcal intervention on 2015/04; Recurrently Ctage IV with lung and brain metastases on 2016/01. She start chemotherapy as doetaxel/gemcitabine from 2016-02-04 to 2019-01-12, best response: CR, but progression in brain, s/p craniotomy and s/p SBRT s/p IA, C1D1 on 2019-01-25, best response PD over brain (Brain MRI) 2019-04-26 vs 2019-01-14) and new lesion over LLL of lung (Chest CT 2019-04-25 vs 2019-01-14). Then the chemothrapy was shifted to temzolomide and irinotecan (TEMIRI: T: 150 mg/m2 on D1-5 and Irinotecan 100 mg/m2 on D1/D15 Q4W), C1D1 on 2019-05-16. Due to Gr 4 myelosuppression, the dose was adjusted to irinotecan 80 mg/m2 and temozolomide 140 mg/Day.
    • This time, she is admitted for further management with next dose of chemotherapy on 2020/09/18.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received C17D1 self paid of Temodol 140mg D1-D5 (Q1M) + Irinotecan (80mg/m2) (Q2W) on 2020/09/18. She can be toleranced chemotherapy during hospitalization. Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2020/09/19. OPD follow up is arranged on 2020/09/24 and re-admission for alone C17D15 Irinotecan on 2020/10/02.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Temodal (temozolomide 100mg) 1# QDAC 3D (for 9/20-9/22 use)
    • Temodal (temozolomide 20mg) 2# QDAC 3D (for 9/20-9/22 use)
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD 2D (for 9/20-9/21 use)
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) SC 3D (for 9/24-9/26 use)
• 2020-09-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • NRS: 2
    • s/p TAH + BSO on 2015-03-19, Endometrial stromal sarcoma, Stage I, high grade; currently Ctage IV with lung and brain metastases
    • For follow up the disease condition
    • Dry couigh for days
  • O
    • s/p doetaxel/Gemcitabine from 2016-02-04 to 2019-01-12, best response: CR, but progression in brain, s/p craniotomy and s/p SBRT
    • s/p IA, C1D1 on 2019-01-25, best response PD over brain (Brain MRI) 2019-04-26 vs 01-14) and new lesion over LLL of lung (Chest CT 2019-04-25 vs 01-14)
    • CxR on 2020-09-08: Brochitis
    • Now temzolomide and irinotecan (TEMIRI: T: 150 mg/m2 on D1-5 and Irinotecan 100 mg/m2 on D1/D15 Q4W), C1D1 on 2019-05-16.
    • Due to Gr 4 myelosuppression, Irino 80 mg/m2, temozolomide 140 mg/Day
  • A/P
    • Check hemogram and biochemistry
    • May consider G-CSF if neutropenia
    • Admission for next dose of chemotherapy with TEMIRI if data is adequate

[consultation]

• 2024-02-05 Urology
  • Q
    • for Right adrenal mass, metastasis or original?
    • The 61-year-old woman has past history of hypertension for 20 more years under medicine control. Cancer history of Endometrial stromal sarcoma s/p TAH + BSO, Stage I, high grade s/p chemotherapy with Docetaxel/Gemcitabine (2016-02-04 to 2019-01-12), CR, with brain metastasis s/p craniotomy and s/p SBRT, with lung metastasis, cT0N0M1, Stage IV s/p chemotherapy with Docetaxel/Gemcitabine. This time, admission for suspect disease progression and for later line Chemotherapy.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This 61-year-old female patient has history of endometrial sarcoma with brain and lung metastasis. Recent CT revealed a 4.5cm right adrenal mass which gradually enlarged from 1.5cm in 2022. The appearance of the mass suggest its metastatic origin. However, functional survey of adrenal tumor can still be arranged. Please treat her underlying malignancy as your expertise and arrange adrenal survey as follow:
      • Blood aldosterone, renin activity, ACTH, cortisol, and DHEA-S
      • Urine catecholamine and VMA
    • Thank you for your consultation !!!

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-18 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-07 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-09 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-11 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-07 - liposome doxorubicin 50mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-17 - liposome doxorubicin 50mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-27 - liposome doxorubicin 50mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-27 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-21 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-07 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-30 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-18 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-11 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-26 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-19 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-05 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-29 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-15 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-08 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-07-11 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-27 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-20 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-06 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-05-30 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-05-16 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• ……….

• 2020-12-29 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2020-12-15 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2020-12-02 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2020-11-20 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 30mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2020-10-29 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 30mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2020-10-07 - irinotecan 80mg/m2 125mg NS 500mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + NS 1000mL (Y-sited C/T 24hr)

• 2020-09-18 - irinotecan 80mg/m2 125mg NS 500mL 1.5hr + temozolomide 140mg PO D1-2

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + NS 1000mL (Y-sited C/T 24hr)

2025-05-07

[Subjective]

cardiovascular status post PCI

• reports
  • exertional dyspnea significantly improved since PCI (2025-04-08 cardiac catheterization)
  • denies chest pain, palpitations, syncope
• home BP monitoring
  • mostly 90–110 mmHg systolic
  • no symptoms of hypotension
• bleeding/bruising
  • mild ecchymosis noted at follow-up (2025-04-17 cardiology SOAP)
  • denies gum bleeding, hematuria, melena
• adherence and tolerance
  • adherent to medications as prescribed (Plavix, Xarelto, Entresto, etc.)
  • denies adverse effects (e.g., dizziness, fatigue)
  • expressed no difficulties or concerns with medication regimen (2025-05-07 pharmacist counseling)

oncology background

• metastatic endometrial stromal sarcoma
  • status post extensive prior chemotherapy
  • no active systemic chemotherapy at present; on cardiology-focused management
• lung symptoms
  • chronic cough, unchanged
  • denies new respiratory distress

[Objective]

vital signs and physical findings

• BP: 123/40 mmHg, HR: 69 bpm (2025-04-17 cardiology SOAP)
• general: alert, no distress
• cardiac: regular rhythm, no murmur
• respiratory: clear breath sounds
• extremities: no pitting edema

recent labs (selected)

• cardiac markers
  • hs-Troponin I: 31.2 pg/mL (2025-04-07)
• renal function
  • BUN: 43 mg/dL, Cr: 1.41 mg/dL, eGFR: 40.17 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-07)
• electrolytes
  • Na: 139 mmol/L, K: 3.6 mmol/L (2025-04-07)
• hematology
  • HGB: 10.5 g/dL, PLT: 122 x10³/uL (2025-04-07)

medication profile (2025-04-17 prescription)

• Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg) 1# QD
• Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan 200 mg) 0.25# QD
• Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10 mg) 1# QDAC
• Nexium (esomeprazole 40 mg) 1# QDAC
• Plavix (clopidogrel 75 mg) 1# QD
• Xarelto (rivaroxaban 15 mg) 1# QDCC
• Spiron (spironolactone 25 mg) 0.5# QD
• Concor (bisoprolol 1.25 mg) 1# QD, hold if SBP <100 mmHg

[Assessment]

antithrombotic therapy

• DAPT with Plavix and Xarelto ongoing; intended 3-month duration post-PCI, then de-escalate to DOAC monotherapy (2025-05-07 pharmacist counseling)
• mild bruising noted, no serious bleeding events
• renal function stable but eGFR ~40 mL/min/1.73m² requires monitoring
• patient understands treatment plan and reports good adherence

heart failure management

• reduced ejection fraction (35% on 2025-03-27 echocardiography)
• on optimal medical therapy (Entresto, dapagliflozin, spironolactone, bisoprolol)
• BP low-normal, well tolerated, no signs of decompensation
• potassium and renal function stable

diabetes/diuretic agent

• Forxiga (dapagliflozin) for heart failure benefits
• patient counseled to discontinue and seek prompt medical attention if urinary tract infection symptoms arise (2025-05-07 pharmacist counseling)

dyslipidemia

• Crestor (rosuvastatin) maintained without statin-associated symptoms

GI protection

• Nexium continued for DAPT-related GI protection

oncologic considerations

• under regular follow-up, no new concerning symptoms reported

[Plan / Recommendation]

antithrombotic strategy

• continue Plavix (clopidogrel) + Xarelto (rivaroxaban) until 2025-07-08, then switch to Xarelto alone
• reinforce bleeding monitoring
  • educate on recognizing serious bleeding (e.g., black stools, hematuria)
  • follow up CBC and renal function in 4 weeks

heart failure and cardiac medications

• maintain current regimen (Entresto, dapagliflozin, spironolactone, bisoprolol)
• reinforce holding bisoprolol if SBP <100 mmHg
• check renal function and electrolytes every 4 weeks

diabetes/diuretic agent

• continue Forxiga (dapagliflozin) 10 mg QD
• remind patient to watch for urinary tract infection symptoms and discontinue if needed

dyslipidemia

• maintain Crestor; check lipid profile every 3 months

GI protection

• continue Nexium during DAPT; reassess after DAPT completion

oncology follow-up

• routine oncology clinic and imaging as per oncology protocol
• monitor for new or worsening symptoms suggestive of disease progression

adherence and education

• reinforce medication adherence and review at each visit
• patient confirmed understanding and no current medication concerns (2025-05-07 pharmacist counseling)

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[MedRec]

• 2025-03-08 ~ 2025-03-17 POMR Gastroenterology Gong ZiXiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly and massive ascites status post abdominal paracentesis. Child B
    • Pelvis mass with massive ascites and elecated of CA125, ovarian cancer could be not rale out.
    • Gastric ulcer scar, middle body
    • Colon polyps, ascending colon, status post biopsy removal
    • Iron deficiency anemia
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage IV
    • Right breast cancer (cT2N0M0 stage IIA) post Radical mastectomy on 2019/08/23
  • CC
    • Vomiting for 2 weeks.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 91 y/o female patient with the past history of:
      • G6PD?,
      • Hypertension,
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease and diabetic polyneuropathy,
      • Hyperlipidemia,
      • Acute coronary syndrome and 1-V CAD s/p BVS stenting (Absorb 3.5x18mm) at proximal LAD on 20150730,
      • Right breast cancer (cT2N0M0 stage IIA) status post Radical mastectomy on 2019/08/23 (without regular f/u later),
      • Left leg peripheral artery occlusive disease, rutherford category 3-4, status post balloon angioplasty for left anterior, posterior tibial arteries and plantar artery on 2018/07/03;
      • bilateral leg peripheral artery occlusive disease with claudication and numbness painful, rutherford category 4 post left posterior tibila artery and medial plantar artey restenoses status post balloon angioplasty on 2022/03/29,
      • Acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage, Forrest type IIa, high body, post Sureclip x2 on 2021/09,
      • Renal cysts, bilateral and Chronic kidney disease, stage IV
      • Iron deficiency anemia and reccurent UTI in 2024/12
      • 2024/12/04 urine culture E-coli post antibiotics as cefaclor treatment.
    • According to the patient, she presented with vomiting for 2 weeks. She denied abdominal pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, diarrhea, constipation, hematochezia, urinary symptoms, or chest/back pain.
    • Upon arrival at the emergency department (ED), her vital signs were as follows: blood pressure 129/87 mmHg, heart rate 62 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, body temperature 35.2’C, and oxygen saturation 94%. She appeared ill-looking but was alert (GCS: E4V5M6).
    • Her conjunctiva was not pale, and her sclera was not icteric. Lung sounds were clear bilaterally, with no chest wall tenderness.
    • The heart examination showed regular heartbeats. Her abdomen was soft and ovoid, with no tenderness. Extremities were freely movable without limitations.
    • Notable findings included massive ascites and bilateral pleural effusion. Laboratory results showed hemoglobin 7.7 g/dL (transfused 2 units of PRBC, which increased hemoglobin to 9.3 g/dL), creatinine 1.8 mg/dL, BNP 3644 pg/mL, and positive occult blood test (OB 2+).
    • Abdominal CT revealed gastric antrum wall thickening, a 5.3 cm soft tissue lesion in the left pelvic cavity, massive ascites, and bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) consultation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was suggested.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, tumor markers with CEA, CA19-9, CA12-5 and AFP that showed elevated of CA12-5.
    • Diuretics with Lasix 1amp Iv BID was used to correct massive ascites.
    • Abdominal paracentesis was done and the ascites 3000cc fluid wash out and send ascites cytology, TB culture, routine.
    • Blood transfution was given for anemia treatment.
    • Abdominal sonography and upper GI endoscopy were all performed which revealed gastric ulcer scar on EGD; liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly on ECHO.
    • GYN was consulted for management of elevated of CA12-5 and A soft tissue lesion (5.3cm) at left pelvic cavity on abdominal CT who impression of pelvis mass with massive ascites.
    • Informed GYN about ascites cytology revealed benign who suggesetd 1) may send ascites cytology again; 2) Operation for proof. Explained this condition to her son, he understood.
    • Follow up hemogram, electrolyte that showed anemia and renal functions improving.
    • Due to body weight from 64kg down to 56.9Kg, adjust diuretics with Lasix 1amp Iv QD treatment.
    • Colonscopy was performed that showed colon polyps, ascending colon, s/p biopsy removal.
    • Last time follow up hemogram, electrolyte that all showed can acceptable.
    • Lasix 1amp IV was shifted to oral form lasix 1# po QD used.
    • Abdominal paracentesis was done again and send ascites cytology on 2025/03/17. Explained this condition to her family, they understood.
    • Under a stable condition, she was discharged on 2025/03/17 and further GI/GYN OPD were arranged later.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 8D
• 2025-01-06 ~ 2025-01-08 POMR Integrative Medicine Lin ShuangJin
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, her conscious was clear, we kept CV OPD medication for underline disease control and discontinue OHA and insulin and given glucose water hydration and no more hypoglyceremia again. Then her weakness improving and increase appetite.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Lifoxitin (cefoxitin) was given for UTI control and pending urine culture.
    • After above treatment, her clinical symptoms improved gradually ans ask for discharge and will be return to previous Meta OPD for adjust OHA + insulin.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharegd on 2025/01/08 with oral Cefaclor back home and OPD follow up is arranged.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# BID 5D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-24 Orthopedics
  • A
    • Right wrist pain after falling down on 2025-03-23
      • Right wrist pain, tenderness, limited ROM
      • Intact N/V
    • X-ray: Right distal radius fracture, comminuted
    • P
      • Adequate pain control
      • On splint
      • Ice packing
      • OPD f/u
      • Explain the current condition and treatment plan to the patient and family
• 2025-03-10 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • This is a 91 y/o female due to massive ascites. She was admitted to our GI ward for management and further survey.
    • Now, due to a soft tissue lesion (5.3cm) at left pelvic cavity on abdominal CT　and elevated of CA125 569.6 U/mL, We need your management for favor GYN problem. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This is a 91 y/o woman who was admitted due to Vomiting for 2 weeks.
      • CT showed massive ascites and pelvic mass 5.3 cm.
      • CA125 569.6 U/mL
      • We were consulted for evaluation.
    • PHx:
      • Right breast cancer (cT2N0M0 stage IIA) status post Radical mastectomy on 2019/08/23 (without regular f/u later)
    • OBGYN hx
      • P5, all NSD
      • Menopause age: patient forgot
      • No PMB ever
    • Sonography
      • Findings
        • Uterus Position : AVF
          • Size: 66 * 26 mm
        • Endometrium:
          • Thickness: 7.3 mm
            
        • Adnexae:
          • LT pelvic Mass: 63 * 34 mm
        • CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid
          
      • IMP:
        • R/O Pelvis mass
        • R/O Ascites
    • Impression
      • Pelvis mass with massive ascites
    • Suggestion
      • Pending for ascites cytology examination; if confirmed to be a malignant ovarian tumor, the subsequent treatment will be discussed with the family.
      • Please contact us if any further problem
      • Well explained to the family and she understood well

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-28 KUB
  • S/P double J catheter insertion, right and left side urinary tract.
  • S/P metalic stenting in between CHD and duodenum.
• 2025-04-15 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A-colon cancer.
    • Bil. hydronephrosis. S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion.
    • S/P CBD stenting with pneumobilia. A calcification in S4 of liver. A hypodense nodule (1.8cm) in left hepatic lobe.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse. Some nodules at bil. lungs.
    • Subcutaneous edema.
    • A hypodense nodule (1.9cm) in spleen.
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Small amount ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P NG tube indwelling.
    • S/P foley catheter indwelling.
    • Left catheterization to SVC in position. S/P left femoral catheterization.
• 2025-04-14 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:11.36cm uneven surface
      • L’t:11.21cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Sinus N
      • L’t: mild
  • Interpretation:
    • Bilateral moderate hydronephrosis.
• 2025-04-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 33) / 104 = 68.27%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with mild MR; moderate TR; aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR.
    • No intracardiac vegetation was found by TTE study.
• 2025-04-01 MRI - brain
  • Brain atrophy.
  • No acute infarct, No ICH, No evidece of brain nodule or metastasis.
  • Chronic bil. mastoiditis.
• 2025-02-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Hot areas at the lower C-/upper T-spine and a hot spot in the right iliac bone, cancer with bone mets should be considered, suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in some middle T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, and hips.
• 2025-03-31 EEG
  • Abnormal EEG.
  • This EEG featured nearly continuous generalized quasi-rhythmic spike-and-wave complex at 1.5-2.5 Hz. No obvious alpha and beta rhythm was noted. No obvious photic driving response was noted.
  • This EEG suggests generalized epileptiform discharges, indicating status epilepticus. Advise clinical correlation, adjustment of anti-seizure drugs, and follow-up of EEG.
• 2025-03-28 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P endotracheal intubation with the tip beyond the carina
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via left forearm.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Linear infiltration over both lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out Bronchopneumonia.
• 2025-03-24 Antegrade Pyelography
  • Right antegrade pyelography revealed distention of right renal pelvis. Easy bleeding was noted during the procedure. S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion. S/P internal stenting.
• 2025-03-24 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:10.9cm smooth
      • L’t:11cm smooth
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness normal
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness normal
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: visible
      • L’t: visible
    • Sinus N
      • R’t: mild
      • L’t: mild
    • Cyst: None
    • Stone: None
    • Mass: None
  • Interpretation:
    • Hydronephrosis, bilateral, s/p DBJ
    • Parenchymal renal disease
    • Foley in situ
• 2025-03-12 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • One 1.55cm hypoechoic lesion was noted at left lobe.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • Hepatic tumor, left lobe, r/o metastasis (c/w MRCP finding on 2025/01/27)
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis
• 2025-02-20 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP
  • Diagnosis:
    • c/w, metastatic ampullary tumor with obstructive jaundice, s/p ERBD exchange (metallic stent)
    • choleducholithiasis s/p EPBD + balloon lithotripsy
    • status post cholecystectomy and bilateral double-J catheter
  • Suggestion:
    • On liquid diet tonight
    • f/u Hb, serum AST/ALT, T-bil, lipase on the next morning
• 2025-02-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (46 - 19) / 46 = 58.97%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 58
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR, mild to moderate TR
    • LV diastolic dysfunction,Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2025-02-11 Sonography - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • CBD and bilateral IHD dilatation
    • Possible sludge in the middle CBD r/o tumor proximal to the stent
    • Mild right hydronephrosis
• 2025-02-04 Pathology - papilla of vater
  • Major papilla, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type and see description
  • The sections show a picture of poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma, intestinal type, composed of cuboidal neoplastic cells, arranged in solid and subtle glandular patterns with desmoplastic stromal reaction. Vascular invasion is present.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: CK7(-), CK20(+), and CDX2(+). The results favor metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma but primary ampullary carcinoma cannot be excluded. Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2025-01-27 Pathology - duodenum biopsy
  • Duodenum, papilla, biopsy — Consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma
  • Section shows pieces of duodenal tissue with invasion of solid nests and cribriform glandular tumor cells. Many tumor cells are in lymphovascular vessels.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(-), CK20(+), and CDX2(+). The results are consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study.
• 2025-01-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break < 5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found, s/p CLO test.
      • One H2 ulcer was noted at PW of antrum.
    • Duodenum:
      • swelling and hyepremic papilla, s/p biopsy.
      • scar was noted at bulb.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric H2 ulcer, PW of antrum
    • swelling and hyepremic duodenal papilla, s/p biopsy
    • Duodenal ulcer scar, bulb
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
• 2025-01-24 RAS & BRAF V600 MassArray
  • Cellblock No. S2025-01342
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 13 GGC>GAC, p.G13D)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2025-01-20 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, proximal ascending colon, (120 cm from anal verge), biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2(+, intact), MLH1 (equivocal), CK7 (-), CK20 (+), GATA-3 (-).
• 2025-01-16 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the ascending colon. Primay colon malignancy should be considered. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some lymph nodes in the mesentery and gastrohepatic ligament, in multiple lymph nodes in bilateral para-aortic, para-cava and common iliac spaces and in the right pelvic cavity, compatible with regional and distant metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal areas in the left lobe of the liver and in multiple bones as mentioned above, compatible with liver and bone metastases.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-01-15 Pathology - ureter biopsy
  • Ureter, right lower, URS biopsy — fibroepithelial polyp
  • Microscopically, it shows fibroepithelial polyp composed of exophytic intraluminal mass of dense fibrovascular tissue and covered by normal urothelium.
• 2025-01-15 Pathology - soft tissue biopsy / simple excision (non lipoma)
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, level Vb, left neck, excision — metastatic adenocarcinoma (22/22), in favor of colorectal primary
    • Lymph node, level IV, left neck, excision — metastatic adenocarcinoma (6/9), in favor of colorectal primary
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Neck Lymph Nodes:
      • Ipsilateral: Number examined: level Vb: 22, level IV:9
      • Number involved: level Vb: 22, level IV:6
      • Size (greatest dimension) of largest metastatic deposit: 1.4 cm
      • Extranodal extension: present (at level Vb)
      • Lymph-Vascular Invasion present
    • Immunohistochemical stain: CK20(+), CK7(-), CDX-2(+)
• 2025-01-10 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is soft tissue lesion in right U/3 ureter (distal segment), causing hydroureteronephrosis and mild wall thickening at right U/3 ureter (proximal segment).
      • Urothelial cell carcinoma (T3) is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with retrograde pyelography and dynamic CT.
      • In addition, mild hydronephrosis of left kidney is also noted and the transition zone in left U/3 ureter.
      • Please correlate with retrograde pyelography and dynamic CT.
    • There are multiple enlarged lymph nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space. Regional metastatic nodes (N2) are suspected.
    • There are several enlarged nodes in the mesentery, hepatoduodenal ligament, and gastrohepatic ligament.
      • Non-regional metastatic nodes (M1) are suspected.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Segmental wall thickening at the ascending colon is noted.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • There is a calcified granuloma 5 mm in S6 of the liver.
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 1.3 cm in the spleen.
      • Please correlate with sonography and MRI.
  • IMP:
    • Urothelial cell carcinoma at right U/3 ureter is highly suspected. Please correlate with retrograde pyelography and dynamic CT.
    • If urothelial cell carcinoma of ureter is finally proved by pathology. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for UCC of ureter: T3 N2 M1; stage: IV
• 2025-01-03 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Tissue, labeled as “Neck lymph node, left”, core needle biopsy — high-grade dysplastic tumor with papillary architecture
    • NOTE: Due to small-sized specimen, an excisional biopsy for further evaluation is recommended.
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue fragment measuring 0.6x 0.1x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic.
    • All for section;
      
  • Microscopically, it shows papillary-like tumor with fibrovascular cores and lined by high-grade dysplastic cells. No lymphoid tissue is seen at the tissue background.
  • Immunohistochemical stains:
    • p16: negative
    • CK: positive
    • TTF-1: negative
    • P40: negative
    • GATA3: negative
    • p53: aberrant (strong staining, >80%),
    • WT-1: equivocal
    • PAX-8: negative
• 2024-12-30 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, no NP wall bulging
  • Diagnosis/conclusion:
    • left lower neck LAP, no pharyngeal lesion found
• 2024-11-01 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Post disectomy and disc grafting C5/6/7.

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2025-04-22 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • This 70-year-old woman is a case of ascending colon adenocarcinoma, with ampulla vater metastasis with obstructive jaundice s/p ERBD on 2025/02/03, liver, bone (lower C-/upper T-spine), right iliac bone, adrenal, peritoneal metastasis, bilateral hydronephrosis with impaired renal function s/p bilateral DJ insertion on 2025/01/15, s/p ERBD exchange (metallic stent) & choleducholithiasis s/p EPBD + balloon lithotripsy on 2025/02/20, cT4aN2aM1c, stage IVA; ECOG 2 s/p CCRT.
    • She was transfered to MICU, due to AKI, Pulmonary edema, then regular HD QW135.
    • After ureteral tumor stent insertion on 2025/04/17, increased urine output and improved renal function are noted.
    • Thus hemodialysis has been held since 2025/04/21 as nephrologist suggest.
    • Under stable conditions, the patient was transferred to ward on 2025/04/21.
    • We sincerely need your expertise and evaluation of reconditioning. Thank you.
  • A
    • Due to deconditioning, we were consulted for rehabilitation.
    • Due to severe hypocalcemia and anemia (high risk of arrhythmia with QT prolonged, cardiac arrest; muscle cramps and spasms; laryngospasm…), the rehabilitation were not indicated at this moment.
• 2025-04-17 Infectious Disease
  • A
    • This is a case of A-colon with liver、bone 、lymph node meta. Admitted with pneumonia.
    • O
      • 2025/04/17 B/C: Candida albicans
        
      • 2025/04/16 S/C: S. M
    • Suggestion:
      • Agree with your use with cravit and mycamine.
      • DC mepem and cubicin.
• 2025-04-01 Infectious Disease
  • A
    • Consultation for oral Zyvox
    • 70-year-old ESRD with HD tiw and colon cancer with multiple metastasis female patient has HCAP, BLL, with respiratory failure and UTI.
    • Sputum culture grew P.aeruginosa and urine culture showed Enterococcus faecium.
    • Besides Sintum, oral Zyvox added this afternoon.
    • Please continue Zyvox for one week first.
    • Recheck urine culture 5 days later.
• 2025-04-01 Neurology
  • Q
    • For medication advice and adjustment, we need your further evaluation and management.
    • This 70-year-old woman is a case of ascending colon adenocarcinoma, liver, bone (lower C-/upper T-spine), right iliac bone, Adrenal, peritoneal metastasis, T4aN:N2aM:M1a, stage IVA.
    • Under the impression of respiratory failure on ventilator status and AKI, she was transferred to ICU for further care and emergent hemodialysis.
    • After transferred to MICU, on ventilator full support and empiric antibiotic with Sintum (since 2025/03/28) for infection control.
    • Arranged urgent hemodialysis sicne 2025/03/28.
      
    • Due to seizure like episode noted during H/D on last Saturday 2025/03/29, subside after Keppra used and no more seizure like movement noted till now, suspected dysequilibrium syndrome or Colon Ca with brain metastasis related, we need your further evaluation and management.
    • 2025/03/31 EEG suggests generalized epileptiform discharges, indicating status epilepticus. Advise clinical correlation, adjustment of anti-seizure drugs, and follow-up of EEG. 2025/04/01 Brain MRI pending.
  • A
    • EEG: This EEG featured nearly continuous generalized quasi-rhythmic spike-and-wave complex at 1.5-2.5 Hz. No obvious alpha and beta rhythm was noted. No obvious photic driving response was noted. This EEG suggests generalized epileptiform discharges, indicating status epilepticus. Advise clinical correlation, adjustment of anti-seizure drugs, and follow-up of EEG.
    • Current AED: Keppra 500 mg Q12H+ depakine 400mg Q12H
    • No convulsion was noted now
    • Suggestion:
      • May shift keppra to once daily dose (on dialysis days, administer or supplement with 250-500mg ST after dialysis.)
      • May titrate depakine to Q8H if convulsion
      • Follow-up EEG
• 2025-03-25 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This-70-year old woman is a case of Ascending colon adenocarcinoma, liver, bone (lower C-/upper T-spine), right iliac bone, Adrenal, peritoneal metastasis, T4aN2aM1a, stage IVA. She suffer from AKI and poor appetite. We need your help for AKI evaluation. Thank you!
  • A
    • Upon visiting, she is clear and oriented.
      • No pitting edema, no N/V, no significant uremic symptoms.
      • Patent and clear urine output for 16 hrs.(~900cc/8hrs) though failure of PCN insertion.
      • She complains about thirst and mild weakness.
      • May concern about ongoing pre-renal azotemia results from overdiuresis
    • Recommendation:
      • Please manage obstructive uropathy as GU recommended.
      • Record I/O and BW for volume status monitoring, be wary of pre-renal AKI due to overdiuresis
      • May tapper lasix usage, the goal is to keep UOP 1-1.5 ml/kg/hr
      • Volume repletion with isotonic solutions, encourage water intake, keep I/O balance accordingly
      • Close monitor electrolyte, VBG and renal function
      • May check urine and serum Na/K/BUN/CRe/Osm simultaneously for FENa and FEUN.
• 2025-03-10 Dermatology
  • Q
    • This is a 69-year-old woman with past hostory of asending colon adenocarcinoma, liver, bone (lower C-/upper T-spine), right iliac bone, adrenal, peritoneal metastasis, T4aN2aM1a, stage IVA.
    • During hospitalization, skin rash with pruritus over waist region was noted for about one week. We have surveyed the medicine use and DC the antibiotics of daptomycin today. Vena was then prescribed for the symptom.
    • Due to the skin rash with pruritus over waist region, we need your expertise for further management and suggestion.
  • A
    • This patient suffered from multiple erytehamtous papules on trunk for days
    • Imp: Toxicoderma
    • Suggestion:
      • predinisolon 1 / Bid
      • Zaditen 1 / Bid
      • Topsym cream x2 tubes / bid
• 2025-02-13 Infectious Diseases
  • A
    • This is a case of Asending colon adenocarcinoma, liver, bone (lower C-/upper T-spine), right iliac bone, Adrenal, peritoneal metastasis, T4aN2aM1a, stage IVA with sepsis.
    • B/C: VRE
    • Suggestion:
      • Antibiotics with cubicin 10mg/kg, st and qd is suggested for VRE bacteremia.
      • DC zyvox.
      • Arrange CV-echo to exlcude endocarditis
      • Repeat B/C 3 days later
• 2025-02-10 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for radiotherapy at lower C-/upper T-spine
    • Under the impression of asending colon adenocarcinoma, with liver, bone (lower C-/upper T-spine), right iliac bone, Adrenal, peritoneal metastasis, T4aN2aM1a, stage IVA, status post XGEVA treatment on 2025/02/10, we need your help for radiotherapy at lower C-/upper T-spine, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • Diagnosis:
      • Ascending colon cancer, adenocarcinoma, with ampulla vater metastasis with obstructive jaundice s/p ERBD on 2025/02/03, liver, bone (lower C-/upper T-spine), right iliac bone, adrenal, peritoneal metastasis, bilateral hydronephrosis with impaired renal function s/p bilateral DJ insertion on 2025/01/15, cT4aN2aM1c; ECOG 2.
    • Plan:
      • Systemic therapy (maybe after PTCD) as soon as possible is suggested if her medical condition is tolerable, although high risk of infection & other morbidity is expected. I suggest detailed discussion with the patient & her daughter and inform them the benefits & risks of systemic therapy.
      • RT to C5-T1 spines for 3000cGy/10 fx is suggested for symptom control.
      • CT simulation is arranged on 2025/02/12 08:30. Possible treatment toxicity & diet education is informed.
      • Her daughter has privately inquired about the expected survival time; if the patient agrees to chemotherapy, please prioritize its execution; if there’s a need to arrange radiation therapy for an ampulla of Vater tumor, please notify our department.
• 2025-02-04 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • Due to asending colon adenocarcinoma, T4aN2aM1a, stage IVA, the patient will received XGEVA treatment, we need your evaluation and management
  • A
    • based on clinical examination at bedside. no teeth are needed for extraction
    • Xgeva treatment may be proceeded.
    • plan:
      • oral hygiene reinforcement
      • OPD follow-up is recommended.
• 2025-01-23 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Due to asending colon adenocarcinoma, we need your evaluation and advice, thank you~
  • A
    • This 69-year-old woman has been newly diagnosed with ascending colon adenocarcinoma with liver, bone, and lymph node metastases. We have been consulted regarding cancer treatment.
    • Due to multiple organ dysfunction, palliative systemic cancer treatment is currently not suitable. Our recommendations are as follows:
      • Consult nephrology for acute kidney injury and evaluate bilateral hydronephrosis; consider percutaneous nephrostomy placement.
      • Arrange a 2D echocardiogram to assess bilateral pleural effusion.
      • Continue antibiotic therapy and supportive care.
      • If the patient’s condition stabilizes, palliative treatment may be reconsidered. I will follow up on this case.
      • Additionally, please check the following laboratory tests: RAS/BRAF, anti-HBc, HBsAg, anti-HCV, and anti-HBs.
  • A 2025-01-26 11:55:20
    • I just saw the patient and her daughter a few minutes ago and discussed palliative systemic therapy with them.
    • Please arrange an outpatient follow-up after discharge. Thank you!
• 2025-01-23 Nephrology
  • A
    • When visited the patient at bedside, she complained about abdomninal distension, oliguria, lower limbs pitting edema
    • No significant uremic symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, itchiness.
    • DBJ failure is still highly suspected.
    • Lab
      • 2025-01-23 BUN 61 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-23 Creatinine 9.49 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-23 Na 126 mmol/L
        
      • 2025-01-23 K 5.0 mmol/L
        
      • 2025-01-23 Creatinine 9.49 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-22 Creatinine 7.87 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-16 Creatinine 1.39 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-14 Creatinine 2.45 mg/dL
        
    • Impression:
      • Acute kidney injury, post renal cause highly suspected.
    • Recommendation:
      • Please contact urologist for DBJ revision.
      • PLease arrange renal echo for dynamic DBJ image and hydronephrosis survey.
      • Check U/A+RBC morphology, urine/serum Na/K/BUN/CRE/osm, UACR.
• 2025-01-23 Urology
  • A
    • I was consulted for bilateral hydronephrosis with AKI.
      • Bilateral DBJs were inserted recently on 2025/01/15.
      • Cancer related compression of ureter was suspected, thus replacement of DBJ may not effective.
    • P:
      • Suggest Bilateral PCNs. Then observe renal function.
      • If clinically improved, may clamp bil PCN and observe if urine can pass through DBJs.
      • If not, we can depend on PCN only or change DBJ to tumor stent.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-15
  • Surgery
    • Neck mass excision, left
  • Finding
    • Several firm mass over left supra-clavicular fossa (level IV to Vb) and embeded in fat tissue, largest one about 2*2 cm
• 2020-11-10
  • Surgery
    • C5-6-7 ACD
  • Finding
    • C5-6-7 degenerated disc herniations with compression of thecal sac.
    • The posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) was thickened and calcified.
    • Marginal spurs were prominent on the posterior aspects of C5-6-7 vertebral end-plates.

[radiotherapy]

• 2025/02/26 ~ 2025/03/12 - RT to ampulla of Vater tumor
• 2025/02/13 ~ 2025/02/24 - RT to C5-T1 spine 2,400 cGy/8 fractions

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 370mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 70% for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 370mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 70% for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-05-06

This is a 70-year-old woman with stage IVc ascending colon adenocarcinoma (cT4aN2aM1c) with liver, bone, adrenal gland, duodenum, peritoneal metastasis, obstructive jaundice (status post ERBD 2025-02-03), bilateral hydronephrosis (status post bilateral DJ stent insertion 2025-01-15), and ECOG 2. She has received Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI chemotherapy (2025-02-14, 2025-03-05), palliative radiotherapy (C5-T1 spine 3000cGy/10fx, ampulla of Vater tumor 2000cGy/8fx), and port-A was clear on 2025-05-06. Currently stable for further chemotherapy, under magnesium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate infusion, with vital signs stable (BT 36.6°C, BP 148/80 mmHg, PR 104 bpm, SpO2 98% at 2025-05-06 12:22), urine culture showing gram positive cocci 1000 CFU/cc (2025-05-03).

Problem 1. Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon (stage IVc)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: ascending colon adenocarcinoma, cT4aN2aM1c, KRAS codon 13 G13D mutation (RAS/BRAF 2025-01-24), metastasis to liver, bone, adrenal, peritoneum, ampulla of Vater (PET 2025-01-16, CT 2025-04-15).
  • Imaging: liver hypodense nodule 1.8cm (CT 2025-04-15), splenic hypodense nodule 1.9cm (CT 2025-04-15), retroperitoneal/mesenteric/pelvic/inguinal lymphadenopathy (CT 2025-04-15).
  • Treatment history: Avastin (bevacizumab) + FOLFIRI (2025-02-14, 2025-03-05), palliative RT C5-T1 3000cGy/10fx (2025-02-13 to 2025-02-26), RT ampulla Vater 2000cGy/8fx (2025-02-26 to 2025-03-10).
  • Performance status: ECOG 2 (2025-05-06).
  • Physical exam: general condition stable, port-A clear, no local infection (2025-05-06).
• Assessment
  • Disease progression: stable systemic disease without acute decompensation; no new lesions reported on latest imaging (CT 2025-04-15 compared to prior PET 2025-01-16).
  • Treatment response: limited data on tumor marker trend; currently no radiologic tumor shrinkage reported; patient tolerating prior chemotherapy.
  • Patient remains ECOG 2, still eligible for further chemotherapy, considering comorbidities and organ function.
• Recommendation
  • Proceed with next cycle of chemotherapy per oncologist plan (FOLFIRI ± Avastin), monitor for cumulative toxicity.
  • Repeat tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) and imaging for disease status assessment before next cycle.
  • Monitor nutritional status (BMI 17.7 on 2025-05-05), consider dietitian referral.
  • Continue port-A care and vigilance for infection.

Problem 2. Renal dysfunction with bilateral hydronephrosis

• Objective
  • Bilateral hydronephrosis (CT 2025-04-15), DJ stent in place since 2025-01-15, confirmed on KUB (2025-04-28).
  • Sonography 2025-04-14: bilateral moderate hydronephrosis, echogenic cortex, reduced thickness.
  • No new flank pain or urine output problem documented as of 2025-05-06.
  • Prior AKI episodes, improved after ureteral stenting (consult nephrology 2025-03-25).
• Assessment
  • Chronic obstructive uropathy secondary to tumor compression, currently palliated by bilateral DJ stents.
  • Risk of stent occlusion or recurrent infection remains; prior improvement in renal function post-stenting.
  • Requires continued monitoring for renal function and urinary infection.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor renal function (serum creatinine, BUN, electrolytes) regularly.
  • Plan periodic stent exchange per urology recommendation.
  • Urinalysis and culture surveillance; treat bacteriuria or infection promptly.

Problem 3. Electrolyte imbalance (hypomagnesemia, metabolic acidosis)

• Objective
  • Receiving Magnesium Sulfate 10% 20 mL Q12H IV (medication order 2025-05-06).
  • Receiving Sodium Bicarbonate 7% 20 mL QD IV (medication order 2025-05-06).
• Assessment
  • Hypomagnesemia might likely due to prior chemotherapy (FOLFIRI/Avastin) and chronic gastrointestinal malabsorption.
  • Possible mild metabolic acidosis from renal dysfunction or diarrhea; sodium bicarbonate used for correction.
  • Requires electrolyte stabilization before chemotherapy continuation.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor serum magnesium, calcium, phosphate, bicarbonate levels daily.
  • Adjust magnesium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate dosing based on latest labs.
  • Monitor QT interval due to magnesium correction.

Problem 4. Infection risk and urinary tract infection

• Objective
  • Urine culture 2025-05-03: Gram Positive Cocci, colony count 1000 CFU/cc.
  • No fever reported as of 2025-05-06, afebrile on serial vital signs.
  • No flank pain or urinary symptoms documented.
• Assessment
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria vs early urinary tract infection.
  • Colony count relatively low (threshold for treatment ≥10^5 CFU/cc for midstream clean catch).
  • Gram positive cocci may represent contamination or colonization unless symptomatic.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor new symptoms (fever, dysuria, flank pain, leukocytosis).
  • Repeat urinalysis and culture if clinically indicated.
  • Maintain catheter/stent care to minimize infection risk.

Problem 5. Cardiopulmonary status (not posted)

• Objective
  • Vitals stable: BP 148/80 mmHg, PR 104 bpm, RR 18, SpO2 98% (2025-05-06 12:22).
  • Echocardiography 2025-04-10: LVEF 68%, mild MR, moderate TR, mild AR.
  • No dyspnea, no new cardiac symptoms.
• Assessment
  • Preserved LV and RV function, no hemodynamic instability.
  • No evidence of heart failure or pulmonary edema at present.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring fluid balance and volume status.
  • Monitor for cardiotoxicity if chemotherapy continued.
  • Maintain current antihypertensive and supportive regimen.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-11 CT - brain
  • Localized SAH in the left parietal region; IVH; mild hydrocephalus.
  • A lobulated, heterogeneous pituitary tumor with suprasella, right peri-pontineextension and paracavernous extension and invasion to the right cavernous sinus. Tumor encasment of the right cavernous ICA. Significant mass effect on the optic chiasm and right pons was noted. Enlargement of the pituitary fossa with posterior wall erosion was noted. As compared with previous study on 20250328, the size was stationary.
• 2025-04-11 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:12.61cm uneven surface
      • L’t:10.36cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: cortical 1.21 cm
  • Interpretation:
    • Right renal cyst.
• 2025-04-10 EEG
  • Abnormal, continuing generalized slowing with theta waves 4-5Hz, intermittent more slowing with delta waves and relatively lower EEG amplitude, usually over bilateral T areas and more prominent on right side, indicated moderate to severe cortical dysfunction bilaterally and more severe over right T area, suggest clinical correlation.
• 2025-04-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (91 - 31.1) / 91 = 65.82%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Poor Echo window
    • Normal AV/MV with no AR/MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2025-04-02 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Low voltage QRS of limb leads
• 2025-04-02 CT - brain
  • Head CT without contrast enhancement shows:
    • lobulated, heterogeneous pituitary tumor (about 4.1x4.1x4.4cm in size) with suprasellar extension, causing compression to optic chiasm and adjacent brain.
    • minimal acute subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) scattered in right sylvian fissure and bilateral convexities.
    • diffuse brain swelling.
  • Impression:
    • Pituitary tumor with suprasellar extension.
    • Acute SAH in right sylvian fissure and bilateral convexities.
    • Brain swelling.
• 2025-03-29 CT - sinuses for navigator
  • Finding: A huge soft tissue tumor, about 45 mm at the largest dimension, involving intra- and supra-sellar region (more om right side) and causing bony erosion and mass effect on adjacnet structures.
  • IMP: R/O pituitary tumor (45 mm) with mass effect.
• 2025-03-28 MRA - brain
  • History and indication: visual impairment
  • Non-contrast multiplannar and multisequences MRA of brain revealed:
    • A large mass (4.5x3.8x3.8cm) at sellar and suprasellar region with mass effect.
    • The reconstructive intracranial vessels (the MRA diagnotic accuracy of intracranial aneurysm is around 60-80% due to artifact, aneurysm location and size): small calilber of right intracranial VA.
  • IMP:
    • A large mass (4.5x3.8x3.8cm) at sellar and suprasellar region with mass effect.
    • Small calilber of right intracranial VA.
• 2025-03-18 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis:
    • AMI (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
    • CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) with DVD (Diffuse Vessel Disease/Dysfunction - inferred from ectasia)
  • Past Medical History:
    • Acute chest pain
    • Elevated troponin-I level
    • CTA excluded aortic dissection and pulmonary embolism
  • Indication:
    • Suspected non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
    • Procedure explained to patient and family
    • Risks, complications, and alternative treatments reviewed
    • Written consent obtained
  • Approach:
    • Percutaneous access via the right radial artery
  • Catheters:
    • Left coronary angiography: 6Fr JL3.5 catheter
    • Right coronary angiography: 6Fr JR4 catheter
  • Procedure:
    • Cardiac catheterization laboratory, Heart Institute
    • Standard sterile preparation
    • Contrast material: Omnipaque 350 40cc
    • Medications administered:
      • Heparin: 3000 IU
      • NTG (Nitroglycerin): 200 mcg (inferred unit from context)
  • Finding Summary:
    • Left Main: No stenosis
    • Left Anterior Descending (LAD):
      • Proximal segment ectasia
      • No stenosis
      • TIMI-2 flow
    • Left Circumflex (LCX):
      • Severe ectasia
      • TIMI 1-2 flow
      • Maximal diameter above 11mm (left dominance)
    • Right Coronary Artery (RCA):
      • No stenosis
      • Hypoplasia vessel
    • Syntax Score: 0
  • Conclusion:
    • Acute coronary syndrome
    • Coronary artery disease with severe ectasia (especially left circumflex artery)
  • Recommendation:
    • Antithrombotic agent
    • Nitrate use
• 2025-03-17 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Prolonged QT
• 2025-03-17 CTA - chest
  • mild dilated PA. no evidence of DAA or PE.
  • GB stones; multiple hepatic cysts
• 2025-03-17 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
• 2025-02-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2025-02-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (38 - 14) / 38 = 63.16%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR, AR
• 2024-12-24 Sonography - Thyroid
  • Examination Description: Thyroid Ultrasound
  • Clinical Diagnosis: Enlargement
  • Neck Lymph Nodes: No current enlargement
  • Ultrasound Findings - Ultrasound Echogenicity: Heterogeneous echogenicity
  • Diagnosis: Thyroid nodule

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-17 ~ 2025-03-24 POMR Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Malformation of coronary vessels
    • Unspecified combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • Diabetes mellitus type 2
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Chest pain this early morning    
  • Present illness history
    • This 60-year-old woman has the past history of hypertesive heart disease, congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes mellitus and Obesity. Regular follow-up in our cardiology and metabolism OPD.
    • According to the statement of the patient and ER medical record. This time, she has suffer from chest pain combine cold sweating and headache onset around 04:00 AM since this 2025-03-17 early morning. The character was dull pain with compressive sensation. The patient was can’t relieved after rest. Associated symptoms included cold sweating. Chest pain had radiation to back, neck and bilateral shoulders. The severity of chest pain was scoring 7 by pain score. Therefore she was sent to our ER.
    • At ED, vital signs included BP 135/85mmHg; HR 66; BT 34.7; RR 20.
    • Chest discomfort with cold sweating were also note, NTG 1# SL and Tramadol iv infusion were given.
    • Elevation cardiac enzyme and complete EKG showed sinus, prolonged QT, T wave inversion at anterior wall.
    • Emergent anti-platelet agents loading and cardiologist was consulted, suggest of arrange CTA of chest to exclude aortic dissection because of radiating chest pain, the which report of mild dilated PA, no evidence of DAA or PE.
    • Correct imbalance of electrolyte.
    • Under the impression of NSTEMI. She was admitted to our ICU for further observation and management.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • From 2025/03/17 to 2025/03/24, the 60-year-old female with a history of hypertensive heart disease, CHF, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, DM, and obesity was admitted due to NSTEMI presenting with chest pain radiating to the back and shoulders, associated with cold sweating.
    • Initial EKG showed prolonged QT and anterior T wave inversion. Cardiac enzymes were elevated. CTA ruled out aortic dissection and PE.
    • She was admitted to ICU and started on dual antiplatelet therapy (Bokey + Plavix), Nexium for stress ulcer prophylaxis, and potassium supplementation.
    • On 2025/03/18, cardiac catheterization revealed severely ectatic coronary vessels; she remained hemodynamically stable post-procedure and was transferred to the general ward on 2025/03/19.
    • Bokey was discontinued and triple therapy with Plavix and Rivaroxaban was initiated.
    • Other medication adjustments included switching Coxine to Nicorandil and adding Crestor.
    • On 2025/03/23, she developed mild upper respiratory symptoms without chest tightness or dyspnea and was treated with Romicon-A, Allegra, and acetaminophen.
    • By 2025/03/24, her respiratory symptoms were stable, vital signs remained acceptable, and Bokey and Nexium were discontinued.
    • She remained clinically stable throughout hospitalization. AMI certification and rehabilitation consultation were arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QNCC 14D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Nirandil (nicorandil 5mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if sore throat or headache
    • Zalain Cream (sertaconazole nitrate 2%) BID TOPI 14D for groin (inguen, inguinal region, iliac region)
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# PRNQN 2D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# PRNQD 2D
    • Nirandil (nicorandil 5mg) 1# PRNBID 2D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# PRNQD 2D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# PRNQD 2D
• 2025-02-18 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Zhang JiaHui
  • Diagnosis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications [E11.9]
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified [E78.5]
    • Obesity [E66.9].
  • Prescription x2
    • Amepiride (glimepiride 2mg) 2# BIDAC 28D
    • Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Glyxambi (empagliflozin 25mg, linagliptin 5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec) 40unit QN 28D

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• 2025-05-05 KUB
  • S/P pig-tail catheter projecting at LMQ abdomen.
  • S/P colostomy at left upper pelvis.
  • Several calcified nodules projecting at lower abdomen
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2025-05-04 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2025-03-05 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • multiple hyperechoic lesions at bilateral lobes, max size about 3.1cm at S7.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Hyperechoic substance in GB.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • negative
    • Kidney:
      • dilated pelvis of bilateral kidneys.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head
    • Spleen:
      • splenic index from hilum: 5.4 x 4.0cm
    • Ascites:
      • mild.
    • Others:
      • large mass >10cm at RLQ area.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver tumor, suspicious metastasis, bilateral lobes
    • GB sludge
    • Dilated pelvis of bilateral kidneys.
    • Pancreatic head masked by gas
    • Ascites, mild
    • c/w, GYN malignancy.
• 2025-03-03 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 13 dB HL
  • L’t : 15 dB HL
  • Bil WNL except 8k Hz.
• 2025-02-26 SONO - gynecology
  • ATH + BSO
  • IMP: Recurrence?
• 2025-02-18 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface. Not sure if there is 1.1cm hypoechoic lesion at left lobe near cardia.
      • Possible small hyerechoic lesion about 0.6cm was noted nearby the hepatic vein at right lobe.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Echogenic substance was noted in the gallbladder. No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone. Possible mild left hydronephrosis. Not sure if there is pig-tail catheter in it.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Lobulated fluid collection at left abdomen with echogenic substance in it.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Possible liver lesion or false lesion
    • Gallbladder sludge
    • Mild hydronephrosis, left kidney
    • Complicated ascites
• 2025-01-24 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/12/16.
    • S/P hysterectomy
      • There is loculated cystic lesion with gas component in right pelvis, 11.4 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Local recurrent serous carcinoma with tumor necrosis or fistula formation is suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There are multi-loculated cystic lesions in the abdomen and pelvis with smudgy appearance of the omentum.
      • Local recurrent serous carcinoma and carcinomatosis is suspected.
    • There is mild hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of left kidney.
      • Local recurrent serous carcinoma at left middle pelvis, directly attached left psoas muscle, with passive invasion or compression left M/3 ureter is highly suspected.
        
    • There are several small lymph nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space. Follow up is indicated.
      
    • Prior CT identified several calcified nodules in the mesentery are noted again, stationary.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • S/P colostomy at left upper pelvic wall.
    • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
• 2025-01-23 KUB
  • Dense calcifications in the abdomen, r/o granulomas.
• 2025-01-22 Sonography - gynecology
  • R/O Pelvis mass:(110mmX61mm),blood flow
  • Ascites
• 2025-01-21 Abdomen — standing (diaphragm)
  • Dense calcifications in the abdomen, r/o granulomas.
• 2025-01-13 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic (Y1)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, myometrium, Debulking operation — high-grade serous carcinoma, seeding — adenomyosis and intramural leiomyomas
    • Endometrium, Debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • Cevix, Debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • Adnexae, left, Debulking operation — high-grade serous carcinoma
    • Pelvic tumor, Debulking operation — high-grade serous carcinoma
    • Pelvic wall, Debulking operation — high-grade serous carcinoma, seeding
    • Omentum, Debulking operation — high-grade serous carcinoma, seeding
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative formalignancy
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative formalignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative formalignancy
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT3cN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIC
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
        • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Uterus: 9.5x7x5 cm
      • Left adnexa: 10x9x5 cm
      • Pelvic tumor: 30x15x12 cm in aggregate
      • Pelvic wall: 14x10x6 cm in aggregate
      • Omentum: 25x18x3 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of left adnexae: Capsule ruptured (capsule not intact, already ruptured)
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary: not applicable
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube: not applicable
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube :not applicable
    • Tumor Site: left adnexa (or plevis)
    • Adenxal Surface Involvement: Present, left
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement: not applicable
    • Tumor Size:
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): up to 30 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 15 x 15 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1:CX, A2-7: uterus with myomas and tumor, A8-12: left adnexa, A13-19 pelvic tumor, A20-21:pelvic wall, A22:omentum, A23:right iliac LN, A24:right obturator LN, A25:left iliac LN
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors)
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
      • Not applicable
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only)
      • Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.
      • Not applicable
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement: uterus, pelvic wall and sigmoid colon
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus: 15 cm
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: negative for malignancy (N2025-00166)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Right iliac – 0/1
      • Right obturator – 0/1
      • Left iliac – 0/3
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: intramural myomas, adenomyosis
    • Immunohistochemical stains: WT-1(+), p53: aberrant, PAX-8 (+), ER(-), CK20(-), Napsin A(-)
• 2025-01-13 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Intestine, large, sigmoid colon, Hartmann’s operation — serous carcinoma, seeding, in favor of Müllerian origin
  • Microscopically, sections show high grade serous carcinoma involving the serosal surface and muscularis propria. The mucosa is not remarkable.
  • REFERENCE: S2025-00809
• 2024-12-17 Sonography - gynecology
  • Huge pelvic mass, >20cm, heterogenous, r/o uterine mass
• 2024-12-16 CT - abdomen
  • A large tumor (up to 20cm) in abdominal and pelvic cavity r/o GYN tumor.
  • Some lymph nodes at bil. inguinal regions and right cardiophrenic region.
  • Some calcifications in pelvic cavity and mediastinum.
• 2024-12-16 CXT
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lower lungs.
  • Radiopaque spots at upper abdomen.
• 2024-12-16 Anoscopy
  • Impression: Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and thrombus

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-26 ~ 2025-03-08 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma pT3cN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIC with invasion of sigmoid colon, post Debulking surgery on 2025/01/10, post Intaxel (N/S 500mL) + Carboplatin Q3W since 2025/03/07.
    • Anaphylactic shock (paclitaxel)
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
    • Hydronephrosis, left post percutaneous nephrostomy on 2025/01/24.
    • Urinary tract infection
    • Ileus
    • Anemia
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 56-year-old woman, G3P3 (all C/S) with no systemic diseases.
    • The illness started on 2024/12, she first visited our ER on 2024/12/16 with chief complaint of progressive diffuse abdominal pain for 2 weeks. Accompanying symptoms included abdominal bloating and bloody stool. Hb at that time was 4.8g/dL. CT revealed a 20cm mass in abdominal and pelvic cavity r/o GYN tumor, so the patient was refered to Dr. Saing for further evaluation.
    • Afer thet, the sonography found a over 20cm huge heterogenous mass, which suspected a uterine mass on 2024/12/17. Tumor markers was surveyed and transfusion was conducted to treat the severe anemia. She than admitted to hospital medicine ward for a thorough evaluation. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy only found mild reflux esopagitis (LA Classification grade A). Sigmoidoscopy found mixed hemorrhoid. Anoscopy had no specific findings. She went to Dr. Saing’s clinic for follow up on 2024/12/25, when the tumor marker report showed elevated CA125 (234.7U/ml) and CA199 within normal limit. Short of breath, dizziness, epigastric pain, constipation were also noted. Due to above problems, she underwent Debulking surgery on 2025/01/10.
    • After surgery, the colon sigmoid resection of tumor pothology showed (S2025-00808) Hartmann’s operation — serous carcinoma, seeding, in favor of Müllerian origin.
    • The uterus, myometrium, Debulking operation showed (S2025-00809) high-grade serous carcinoma, seeding.
    • Afer discussion with patient and her family, she was admitted for first chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arranged PTA and 24 hours Ccr for Corboplatin. We consulted Gynecologist for recurrent vaginal bleeding. The Gynecologist suggest transamin 1# BID for vaginal bleeding for 3 days. The gynecologic ultrasound showed suspect recurrence.
    • However, fever was noted on 2025/03/02 night during hospitalization, favor urinary tract infection. Brosym was administered for infection control. The urine culture showed mixed growth. The fever subsided after medical therapy.
    • After that, she received chemotherapy with Paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 + Carboplatin AUC 5 C1 on 2025/03/06.  However, the patient stated that the symptoms experienced the previous day had completely resolved. Incident Summary: During paclitaxel infusion, after receiving only 19.9cc, the patient experienced a sensation of ants crawling all over the body, intense heat, and a drop in blood pressure (lowest recorded at 79/49 mmHg). The infusion was immediately stopped, and the patient was administered normal saline 500mL IVD ST and hydrocortisone 200mg IVD ST. The remaining paclitaxel was discarded. The symptoms fully resolved within an hour, allowing for the subsequent infusion of carboplatin.
    • Paclitaxel was administered again on 2025/03/07, during chemotherapy, she has no allergies, nausea, vomiting or other uncomfortable symptoms. Her clinical condition in stable status, the patient was discharged on 2025/03/08.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
• 2025-02-15 ~ 2025-02-18 POMR Nephrology Lin DingYun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
  • CC
    • fever up to 40’C for 2 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 56 year old woman had the underlying disease of Bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma pT3cN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIC with invasion of sigmoid colon, post Debulking surgery on 2025/01/10
    • According to the patient, she experienced fever up to 40’C for 2 days, acompanied with general weekness, headache, back pain. No dysuria was noted. Consequently, she presented to our ER.
    • At ER, her vital signs were BP 135/65, HR 131bpm, RR 18 ,BT 39.2, SpO2 96%. Physical examination showed in distress and well oriented with E4V5M6. Pink conjunctiva without jaundice. Chest examination showed regular heartbeat without murmur. Bilateral coarse breathing sounds was noticed. The abdomen was soft and non-distended, with normoactive bowel sounds but mildly epigsatric tenderness. There was no costophrenic angle knocking pain.
    • The extremities were freely movable without edema. Capillary refilling time was less than 2 seconds. The laboratory data revealed WBC 10480/μL, CRP 12.8 mg/L. Urinalysis revealed leukocyturia (WBC > 100), bacteriuria (3+), hematuria (RBC 20-29), positive leukocyte esterase (3+), positive nitrite (2+), and proteinuia (2+).
    • CXR revealed solitary pulmonary nodule at LLL and calcification at mediastinum. KUB showed radiopaque spots at pelvic region and lower abdomen.
    • Under the impression of UTI, she was admitted for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empirical antibiotics of cefuroxime was given. The urine culture result showed E.coli.
    • Abdominal echo was also arranged. The report revealed possible liver lesion or false lesion, gallbladder sludge, mild hydronephrosis of left kidney and complicated ascites.
    • Following these management steps, her overall clinical condition gradually improved and stable. Lab data on 2025/02/18 showed WBC 4160/uL, CRP 6.0 mg/dL.
    • With the improvement in appetite and activity, the patient was discharged on 2025/02/18 and follow-up at the outpatient department was scheduled.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 5D if pain or fever > 37.5’C
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# TID 5D
• 2025-02-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Arrange admission for 24 hours CCr, audiometry and then TP
  • Prescription
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
• 2025-01-09 ~ 2025-01-31 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Zen LunNa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
    • Bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma pT3cN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIC with invasion of sigmoid colon, post Debulking surgery on 2025/01/10
    • Anemia
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Ileus
    • Hydronephrosis
  • CC
    • Progressive diffuse abdominal pain for 3 months    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 56-year-old, G3P3 (all C/S) female with no systemic diseases.
    • According to the patient, she first visited our ER on 2024/12/16 with chief complaint of progressive diffuse abdominal pain for 2 weeks. Accompanying symptoms included abdominal bloating and bloody stool. Hb at that time was 4.8g/dL.
    • CT revealed a 20cm mass in abdominal and pelvic cavity r/o GYN tumor, so the patient was referred to Dr. Saing for further evaluation. Pelvic examination found no vaginal bleeding. Sonography found a over 20cm huge heterogenous mass, which suspected a uterine mass. Tumor markers was surveyed and transfusion was conducted to treat the severe anemia. She than admitted to hospital medicine ward for a thorough evaluation. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy only found mild reflux esopagitis (LA Classification grade A).
    • Sigmoidoscopy found mixed hemorrhoid. Anoscopy had no specific findings. She went to Dr. Saing’s clinic for follow up on 2024/12/25, when the tumor marker report showed elevated CA125 (234.7U/ml) and CA199 within normal limit. Short of breath, dizziness, epigastric pain, constipation were also noted. Due to above problems, she was advised for surgical intervention.
    • Upon admission, the patient had a pale appearance. PE found a palpable mass above the umbilicus. Tachycardia (149bpm), abdominal pain, anemia (6.4g/dL), abdominal bloating, dizziness, shortness of breath and constipation were found. Under the impression of pelvic mass, suspected uterine mass, she is admitted for debulking surgery.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This is a 56-year-old female patient admitted on 2025/01/09 for debulking surgery for pelvic mass (suspected uterine mass). After admission, she underwent debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 2025/01/10.
    • During the operation, massive bloody ascites (suspected due to preoperative tumor rupture), uterus, left ovary, small bowel, colon and rectum invasion was noted. On-table consultation of CRS and Hartmann’s procedure was done for sigmoid colon invasion. Massive blood loss (>7L) was noted during the operation, so she was transferred to the SICU for intensive care. During SICU stay, empiric antibiotic with cefazolin + metronidazole + gentamycin was given. Abdominal J-P drain*2, colostomy and CVC was fixed. Extubation was done on 2025/01/11, and she was transferred to GYN ward on 2025/01/13 due to stable condition.
    • After transferation to GYN ward, antibiotics of cefazolin was continued. Foley was removed on 2025/01/15 and self-voiding well.
    • Pathology showed high-grade serous carcinoma with unknown origin involving uterus, left adnexae, omentum, and sigmoid colon, pT3cN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIC.
    • Consultation of oncologist was done.
    • The patient started to had fever since 2025/01/16 and persisted for days. Several suvey was done and tumor fever or unknown infection was suspected, so Infection Doctor was consulted. The antibiotics was shifted from Cefazolin to Brosym since 2025/01/18. Port-A catheter implantation was done on 2025/01/21 by General surgeon for further chemotherapy, and CVC was removed on 2025/01/22. The antibiotics was shifted from Brosym to Mepem since 2025/01/22.
    • PPN was given due to poor appetite since 2025/01/17, and she started to complain of abdominal fullness and vomiting since 2025/01/21.
    • NG decompression was done and TPN was given. CT revealed passive invasion or compression of left middle 2025/01/3 ureter on 2025/01/24, pigtail was inserted for drainage of the ascites and the analysis revealed urine leakage.
    • Further URS examination showed blind end of left ureter, left retrogrde pyrelography showed total obstruction of left lower ureter, so PCN insertion was done by urologist on 1/25. After then, her condition was better.
    • Pigtail and NG tube was removed on 2025/01/26, and she started oral diet smoothly. Due to stable condition, she was discharged on 2025/01/31 with OPD follow-up arrangement.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# Q8H 7D
• 2024-12-17 ~ 2024-12-20 POMR Integrative Medicine Rao LunYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Reflux esophagitis, the Los Angeles Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
    • A large tumor (up to 20cm) in abdominal and pelvic cavity, uterine mass was highly suspected
    • Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
    • Second degree mixed hemorrhoid
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the panendoscopy and sigmoid colon were performed it revealed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal) but no obvious bleeders, nor oozing blood sites was noted, and mixed hemorrhoid without active bleeding.
    • Blood transfusion to correct anemia, and urine routine showed negative finding.
    • Since her general condition got improved, the patient was discharged on 2024/12/20, and GYN OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D

[consultation]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-17 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + hydrocortisone 300mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-28 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • famotidine 20mg PO at D0 23:00 & D1 05:00 + dexamethasone 20mg PO at D0 23:00 & D1 05:00 + dexamethasone 8mg + hydrocortisone 300mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-07 - paclitaxel 145mg/m2 210mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + hydrocortisone 300mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-06 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL (first time paclitaxel dose reduced)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
  • When only 19.9cc of paclitaxel had been administered, the patient reported a sensation of ants crawling all over the body, feeling extremely hot, and experiencing a drop in blood pressure (lowest recorded at 79/49 mmHg). Paclitaxel infusion was immediately stopped, and the patient was administered normal saline 500mL IVD ST and hydrocortisone 200mg IVD ST. The remaining paclitaxel was discarded. The symptoms completely resolved within an hour, after which carboplatin infusion was initiated.

2025-03-12

Patient: 56-year-old female
Diagnosis: Bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (pT3cN0, FIGO Stage IIIC), secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum, post-debulking surgery on 2025-01-10, currently receiving paclitaxel + carboplatin chemotherapy
Reason for Visit: Follow-up on paclitaxel-related adverse reaction and general treatment tolerance

S – Subjective

• Patient’s Experience with Paclitaxel Rechallenge (2025-03-07)
  • The patient did not experience the previous severe “ants crawling” sensation or sudden drop in blood pressure.
  • However, she felt weakness and fatigue following the infusion.
  • Starting the day after chemotherapy, she developed mild numbness in the hands and feet, which had improved slightly by today (2025-03-12).
• Appetite and Nutritional Status
  • The patient reports that she can still eat well and does not have significant loss of appetite.
• Patient Concerns
  • She inquired how long treatment would continue and if the regimen might change.
    
  • She expressed some concern about the neuropathy symptoms and wanted to know if they would worsen over time.

O – Objective

• Chemotherapy Administration History
  • 2025-03-06: Initial paclitaxel (175 mg/m², 210 mg) + carboplatin (AUC 5, 600 mg)
    • Adverse reaction: Severe hypersensitivity reaction (sensation of ants crawling, extreme heat, hypotension to 79/49 mmHg) → Paclitaxel infusion stopped, hydrocortisone 200 mg given IV, symptoms resolved within 1 hour.
      
  • 2025-03-07: Paclitaxel rechallenged with modifications:
    • Premedications increased: Hydrocortisone 300 mg, Palonosetron, Aprepitant.
      
    • Diluent increased: Normal saline 500 mL instead of 250 mL.
      
    • Outcome: No severe allergic reaction, but experienced fatigue and mild neuropathy (hand and foot numbness).
• Other Recent Medical History & Laboratory Findings
  • 2025-03-02–03-08 hospitalization:
    • Urinary tract infection (UTI) → treated with Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam), fever resolved.
      
    • Left hydronephrosis → post-PCN (percutaneous nephrostomy) on 2025-01-24.
      
  • 2025-03-05 Abdominal Sonography:
    • Multiple hyperechoic lesions in the liver (suggestive of metastases).
      
    • Mild ascites, bilateral renal pelvis dilation.
      
    • Large RLQ mass >10 cm, c/w GYN malignancy.
• Current Medications (as per 2025-03-08 discharge prescription)
  • Symptom Management:
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H PRN – for pain.
      
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID – for bloating.
      
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID – for constipation prevention.
      
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS – for constipation.

A – Assessment

• Paclitaxel Hypersensitivity Reaction – Controlled with Adjusted Premedications
  • The rechallenge on 2025-03-07 was successful, with no recurrence of severe hypersensitivity.
    
  • Adjusted premedications and diluent volume appear effective in preventing anaphylactic symptoms.
• Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (PIPN) – Mild but Requires Monitoring
  • The onset of neuropathy (numbness in hands/feet) within 24 hours of infusion is concerning for cumulative paclitaxel-induced neurotoxicity.
    
  • Currently mild and improving, but warrants close monitoring as cumulative doses increase.
• Fatigue – Likely Multifactorial
  • Likely related to chemotherapy effects but may also be exacerbated by:
    • Ongoing anemia (previously Hb 4.8 g/dL, requiring transfusions).
      
    • Recent UTI & hospitalization.
      
  • Patient retains adequate oral intake, which is a positive prognostic factor for treatment continuation.
• Disease Status – High Risk of Progression
  • Imaging (2025-03-05) suggests possible liver metastases, hydronephrosis, and ascites, raising concern for cancer progression despite treatment.
    
  • Large RLQ mass >10 cm and persistent ascites suggest tumor peritoneal spread.

P – Plan, Recommendation

• Monitor & Manage Paclitaxel-Related Neuropathy
  • Assess neuropathy severity at each chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Consider dose modification or substitution (e.g., liposomal paclitaxel or docetaxel) if worsening occurs.
    
  • Encourage patient to report increased numbness, pain, or weakness.
    
  • Suggest vitamin B complex (optional, not strongly evidence-based but used empirically).
• Supportive Care for Fatigue
  • Maintain adequate nutrition – Encourage protein and caloric intake.
    
  • Assess anemia status in next labs (possible consideration of ESA if Hb <10 g/dL).
    
  • Ensure adequate hydration (especially with nephrostomy in place).
• Evaluate Duration of Therapy & Adjustments
  • Address patient’s concerns about treatment duration:
    • Clarify that chemotherapy is ongoing but will be reassessed at regular intervals for response.
      
    • Discuss the possibility of regimen modification based on tumor response and side effects.
• Coordinate with Oncologist for Treatment Strategy
  • Review tumor response after additional cycles.
    
  • If evidence of progression (e.g., liver metastases, worsening ascites), consider early evaluation for second-line therapy or clinical trial enrollment.
• Continue Paclitaxel Premedications for Future Cycles
  • Maintain hydrocortisone, palonosetron, aprepitant, and increased diluent volume to prevent hypersensitivity reactions.

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-05-05

The patient is a 56-year-old woman with bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (pT3cN0, FIGO Stage IIIC) with known invasion to the sigmoid colon (pathology 2025-01-13), status post optimal debulking surgery on 2025-01-10, followed by chemotherapy with paclitaxel and carboplatin since 2025-03-07. She had a documented anaphylactic reaction to paclitaxel on 2025-03-06 but successfully rechallenged subsequently with enhanced premedication. She was admitted on 2025-05-05 for febrile episode with chills; initial CRP was elevated at 18.5 mg/dL (2025-05-04) despite normal urinalysis and negative COVID-19 and influenza screening. Blood cultures were pending, and broad-spectrum antibiotics Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) were initiated. She remains afebrile on 2025-05-06 (36.2’C), hemodynamically stable (BP 109/65 mmHg), and has mild anemia (HGB 8.4 g/dL), normal neutrophil count (74.4%), elevated transaminases (ALT 124 U/L, AST 112 U/L), and rising CRP (18.2 mg/dL on 2025-05-05). Her overall clinical status appears stable but with concerns for persistent inflammation and potential hepatotoxicity.

Problem 1. Infection / Fever of Unknown Origin

• Objective
  • Admission due to fever and chills (2025-05-04), BT 39.0’C at 2025-05-05 09:26, normalized to 36.2’C by 2025-05-06 08:16.
  • CRP persistently elevated: 18.5 mg/dL (2025-05-04), 18.2 mg/dL (2025-05-05).
  • WBC 7.64 x10^3/uL (2025-05-04), 5.91 x10^3/uL (2025-05-05); neutrophils 77.9% → 74.4%.
  • Blood culture and urine culture pending (admission note 2025-05-05).
  • Negative COVID-19 and influenza Ag rapid tests (2025-05-04).
  • Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) 4g IV q12h started (2025-05-04).
• Assessment
  • Persistent inflammation despite normalized temperature suggests ongoing subclinical infection or inflammatory process.
  • No clear urinary or respiratory focus; urinalysis on 2025-05-05 shows leukocyte esterase 2+, WBC 20-29/HPF, bacteria 1+, suggesting possible subclinical UTI or colonization.
  • Elevated CRP without leukocytosis raises concern for tumor-related inflammation vs occult infection.
  • Hepatic dysfunction (ALT 124 U/L, AST 112 U/L on 2025-05-05) could be drug-induced, metastatic infiltration, or sepsis-related cholestasis.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Brosym pending culture results; consider escalation if hemodynamic instability or resistant organisms identified.
  • Repeat blood culture if fever recurs or new signs of sepsis emerge.
  • Monitor liver function frequently; consider hepatobiliary ultrasound if LFT worsens.
  • Assess for central venous catheter or other indwelling device infections.

Problem 2. Hepatic dysfunction

• Objective
  • ALT 124 U/L, AST 112 U/L on 2025-05-05 (increased from 98 U/L and 78 U/L on 2025-04-16, ALT 132 U/L and AST 52 U/L on 2025-04-30).
  • Total bilirubin normal (0.78 mg/dL on 2025-05-05).
  • Recent alkaline phosphatase unavailable.
  • Prior imaging: multiple liver hyperechoic lesions up to 3.1 cm (SONO abdomen 2025-03-05), suspected liver metastases.
  • Chemotherapy: paclitaxel and carboplatin administered on 2025-04-17, 2025-03-28, and prior cycles.
• Assessment
  • Elevated transaminases likely multifactorial: chemotherapy hepatotoxicity, liver metastasis progression, drug-induced liver injury (such as acetaminophen component in Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen)), or sepsis-associated hepatic dysfunction.
  • Stable bilirubin argues against significant cholestasis; synthetic function intact (albumin 3.4 g/dL on 2025-05-05).
  • Imaging evidence of liver metastases supports parenchymal compromise as contributor.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring LFTs; hold hepatotoxic agents if worsening (e.g., acetaminophen-containing Tramacet).
  • Evaluate need for imaging (abdominal ultrasound or contrast CT) if rising trend continues.
  • Consider hepatoprotective support (e.g., maintain hydration, avoid additional hepatotoxins. under silymarin currently).

Problem 3. Anemia

• Objective
  • HGB decline: 11.7 g/dL (2025-04-16) → 10.5 g/dL (2025-04-30) → 10.5 g/dL (2025-05-04) → 8.4 g/dL (2025-05-05).
  • RBC 2.82 x10^6/uL, HCT 26.0%, MCV 92.2 fL on 2025-05-05.
  • PLT 211 x10^3/uL on 2025-05-05.
  • Urinalysis (2025-05-05): RBC 6-9/HPF, OB 1+, no overt hematuria or bleeding source documented.
  • Stool occult blood pending/not reported.
• Assessment
  • Normocytic anemia likely multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, chronic disease anemia, possible occult GI bleeding (history of colostomy, known tumor invasion of sigmoid colon), cumulative blood loss.
  • Trend shows progressive decline, without acute drop suggestive of hemorrhage.
  • No thrombocytopenia or coagulopathy identified; bleeding diathesis less likely.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC frequently; consider transfusion threshold if symptomatic or HGB <7 g/dL.
  • Evaluate iron status, reticulocyte count to assess marrow recovery or deficiency state.
  • Investigate occult GI bleeding with stool OB test if not already done; assess stoma output.

Problem 4. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

• Objective
  • Patient previously reported mild distal limb numbness improving by 2025-03-12 after paclitaxel administration (2025-03-07).
  • Subsequent paclitaxel cycles administered 2025-03-28 and 2025-04-17 without recorded acute neurotoxicity.
  • No new complaints of neuropathy documented at current admission.
• Assessment
  • Cumulative neurotoxicity risk from paclitaxel increases with successive cycles; patient at risk for worsening neuropathy.
  • No overt progression or worsening reported at this stage.
  • Close monitoring remains essential as cumulative dose increases.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess neuropathy symptoms at each clinic or ward evaluation.
  • Consider dose reduction or schedule modification if neuropathy worsens.
  • Educate patient to report any new paresthesia, numbness, or gait imbalance.

Problem 5. Electrolyte balance (not posted)

• Objective
  • Na 136 mmol/L, K 3.5 mmol/L, Ca 2.40 mmol/L, Mg 1.8 mg/dL on 2025-05-05.
  • Stable Na/K from prior: Na 133–138 mmol/L, K 3.3–4.4 mmol/L over April-May labs.
  • No reported symptoms of tetany, muscle cramps, arrhythmias.
• Assessment
  • Electrolytes within acceptable range; no critical derangements requiring urgent correction.
  • Monitor potassium closely as lower end of normal range and chemotherapy may predispose to further decline.
• Recommendation
  • Continue routine electrolyte monitoring every 2-3 days during hospitalization.
  • Ensure adequate oral intake; supplement potassium if trending downward or symptoms emerge.

2025-03-07

[Management and Patient Education on Chemotherapy Agents for Paclitaxel-Related Adverse Reaction]

Bedside Visit: Today 2025-03-07, at approximately 14:00

During a bedside visit, the patient, along with her husband and two friends, was present. The patient stated that the symptoms experienced the previous day had completely resolved.

Incident Summary (2025-03-06):

• During paclitaxel infusion, after receiving only 19.9cc, the patient experienced a sensation of ants crawling all over the body, intense heat, and a drop in blood pressure (lowest recorded at 79/49 mmHg). The infusion was immediately stopped, and the patient was administered normal saline 500mL IVD ST and hydrocortisone 200mg IVD ST. The remaining paclitaxel was discarded. The symptoms fully resolved within an hour, allowing for the subsequent infusion of carboplatin.

Treatment Adjustment: Today, the attending physician reordered paclitaxel with modifications:

• Diluent (normal saline) increased from 250mL to 500mL
  
• Additional premedications: Hydrocortisone, Palonosetron and Aprepitant

However, the infusion had not yet been administered as the patient had other scheduled examinations.

Patient Education:

• I provided education on paclitaxel and carboplatin to both the patient and their husband. They were advised to monitor for any suspected adverse reactions and willing to report them promptly to the healthcare team.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-23 Pathology - bronchus biopsy
  • Lung, LLL bronchus, bronchoscopic biopsy — adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Sections show acinar and micropapillary glandular cells infiltrating in bronchial mucosa.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal TTF-1(+), Napsin A(+), p40(-), and CD56(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
  • Note: HER2 IHC Test for pan-cancer using the gastric cancer criteria (For colorectal cancer, please also score with the HERACLES diagnostic criteria)
  • Block Tested: S2025-08096
  • Tumor type: adenocarcinoma
  • Tumor location: lung
  • The primary antibody used: 4B5
  • Scoring System:
    • CAP / ASCP / ASCO HER2 Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma 2016 (GEA criteria)
      
  • Biopsy Specimen
    • 1+ (Negative): A tumor cell cluster with a faint/barely perceptible membranous reactivity irrespective of the percentage of tumor cells stained
• 2025-04-23 Bronchoscopy
  • LLL bronchus swelling, r/o tumor, with oozing, s/p biopsy
  • Nasal mucosa bleeding (epistaxis)
• 2025-04-23 Sonography - chest
  • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Left side 550 ml yellowish turbid fluid
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Left side small to moderate amount pleural effusion, s/p chest tapping 550ml for examination and s/s relief.
• 2025-04-22 CXR
  • moderate Lt pleural effusion
  • decreased pulmonary vascularity over RUL and staple line over Rt mid and lower lung zones
  • tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch and D-aorta
  • moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte
  • Mild dextroscoliosis of the T-spine
    
  • OA change at Lt glenohumeral joint
• 2024-09-03 CXR
  • large lung volumes and decreased pulmonary vascularity over RUL
  • staple line over Rt lower lung zone
  • staple lines over Rt mid and lower lung zones
  • tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch and D-aorta
  • moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent pericardial fat/ prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad
  • Mild dextroscoliosis of the T-spine

[MedRec]

• 2022-01-05 ~ 2022-01-07 POMR Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Atrial tachycardia, originating from right atrial middle cristae, s/p successful focal ablation
  • CC
    • tachycardia for 2+ years.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 81 year-old female had past history of 1). Diabetes mellitus, 2). Congestive heart failure, 3). Atrial premature contraction, 4). Aortic insufficiency, 5). Peptic ulcer, 6). Asthma, 7). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 8). Ovary cancer s/p, 9). Hyperuricemia, 10). Herniated intervertebral disc of lumbar spine, 11). Left knee osteoarthritis, 12). Thormbus at long saphenous vein.
    • She has no allergic to food or drugs, nor history of travel, occupation, contact or cluster recently. She received the second dose of Modena vaccine in 2021-09.
    • This time, she suffered from tachycardia for more than two years, and had regular OPD follow up. There was no dyspnea, no chest tightness. Supraventricular tachycradia with atrial premature contraction were detected and under medical control with Propafenine 1#BID. However, the condition didn’t improve much after that. As above mentioned, EPS was suggested and the patient decided to receive it.
    • Under the impresion of Supraventricular tachycradia with atrial premature contraction, she was admitted for ablation and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arrange pre-operative assessment including CXR, EKG, and blood examination.
    • Cath ablation was done on 2022/01/06, and the procedure went smooth, ablation succeed. Post-operative EKG showed Normal sinus rhythm.
    • By above treatment, her clinical symptoms improved. Under stable hemodynamic status, she was discharged on 2022/01/07 and outpatient follow-up was arranged next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-21 PET
  • The FDG PET scan findings are compatible with primary right breast with satellite nodules and possible skin invasion.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple bilateral axillary lymph nodes, in some right lower neclk and right supraclavicular lymph nodes and in some right mediastinal lymph nodes, compatible with regional and distant metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-02-21 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/P mastectomy at right chest
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral axillary and both sides of the mediastinum is found.
    • Infrarenal aortic aneurysm measuring 6.5cm is found.
    • Mild renal atrophy is found.
  • Imp:
    • Left breast cancer s/p MRM with bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral axillary and mediastinal region.
    • Infrarenal aortic aneurysm measuring 6.5cm is found.

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[MedRec]

• 2025-04-02 SOAP Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-01-19 ~ 2025-01-22 POMR Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Stable coronary artery disease and triple-vessel coronary artery disease, post percutaneous coronary intervention for first obtus marginal branch and distal left circumflex artery without restenosis, status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug-eluting stent placement for proximal to middle left anterior descending artery on 2025/01/20
    • Recent non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Admisison for scheduled coronary intervention and complete revcasularization    
  • Present illness history
    • This 64 years old male patient has past history of hyperlipidemia and coronary artery disease under medication control. He had recent myocardial infarction with triple-vessels coronary artery disease happened last month. The coronary angiography shwoed triple-vessel CAD, and PTCA with DES implantation for OM branch and PTCA with DCB angioplasty for distal LCX were perfromed smoothly on 2024/12/05.
    • After discharge, he felt angina improved a lot, and he denied effort related chest tightness or exertional dyspnea. At CV OPD, Thallium-201 myocardial perfusion scan was done on 2024/12/27, which reveal mild myocardial ischemia at the apex. Cardiac catheterization and repeated PCI for LAD lesion to achieve complete revascularization was suggested. After well explanation the risk and the procedures to the patient and family, he was admitted to ward for further evaluation and management under impression of angina pectoris.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During admission, we continued OPD medication control and IV fluid hydration was given to reduce the risk of contrast induced renal injury. The cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2025/01/20 after well explained the risk and the procedures to the patient and family.
    • Coronary angiography was done via the right distal radial artery approach smoothly, which showed triple-vessel CAD, a 67% diffuse stenossi at proximal LAD and a 71% diffuse stenossi at middel LAD, post stenting fro OM1 without instent restenosis and post DCB angioplasty for distal LCX without instent restenosis, a 50% tubular stenosis at middel RCA. Subsequently, PTCA with drug eluting stenting (Biosensor Biomatrix Alpha DES 2.5x24mm and post dilatation to 3.0mm) for middle LAD and PTCA with drug eluting stenting (Biosensor Biomatrix Alpha DES 3.5x29mm) for proximal LAD were performed smoothly.
    • The patient tolerated this procedures well without complications. We also continued aspirin and brilinta after coronary intervention. The right wrist cath wound healed well. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed. Follow-up cardiac markers and EKG after PCI were unremarkable, and follow-up renal function remained normal. The patient felt much improvement of clinical condition. There was no chest tightness, chest pain or dyspnea complaine. Under stable hemodynamic, he was discharged today and OPD followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
• 2024-12-05 ~ 2024-12-09 POMR Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction, Killip I
    • Triple-vessels coronary artery disease, statut post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug coated balloon angiplasty for middle to distal left circumflex coronary artery, and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stenting for proximal first obtuse marginal branch on 2024/12/05.
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Severe chest tightness since 9:00 p.m and chest pain radiating to bilateral shoulder on 2024/12/04 night.    
  • Present illness history
    • The 64-year-old male patient has a history of dyslipidemia for years, neck spine operation for years ago. He denied a previous history of hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
    • This time, he experienced a sudden onset of severe chest tightness associated with dyspnea while climbing a mountain about two weeks ago. The symptoms lasted for 20 minutes and subsided after rest. He visited a local medical doctor for first aid, and medications were administered, including nitroglycerin (NTG). However, another episode of chest pain occurred three days ago, and severe chest pain recurred around 9:00 PM tonight (2024/12/04). The chest pain radiated to his jaw and left shoulder, associated with dyspnea and diaphoresis. He took NTG on his own, which relieved the symptoms temporarily. However, the chest pain recurred shortly afterward. Therefore, he came to our emergency department for help.
    • In the emergency department, his consciousness was clear, and initial vital signs were as follows: T/P/R: 35.9’C/89bpm/18bpm, BP: 137/81 mmHg, and SpO2: 95%. Physical examination revealed clear breath sounds with no wheezing. Cardiovascular exam showed no rapid heart rate, and abdominal examination was unremarkable with a flat, ovoid abdomen and no epigastric tenderness. Extremities were warm, freely movable, and without pitting edema.
    • The EKG showed no significant ST elevation. Chest X-ray revealed no cardiomegaly or active lung lesions. Serum examination showed elevated CK/MB: 237/6.5 to 225/11.3 ng/mL and troponin-I: 934.8 to 1926.7 pg/mL. Given these findings, we consulted the cardiology team for early PCI, which was scheduled for 2024/12/05, after thoroughly explaining the risks and the procedure to both the patient and his family.  
    • Coronary angiography was done via right radial artery smoothly, showing triple-vessels coronary artery disease. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug coated balloon angiplasty for middle to distal left circumflex coronary artery, and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stenting for proximal obtuse marginal branch 1, were performed smoothly. After cardiac catheter, he was admitted to our CCU for further evaluation and treatment on 2024/12/05.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After being transferred to the CCU, we kept DAPT as Bokey and Brilinta, statins with crestor, beta blocker with concor were gave, but ACEI and ARB were not used due to relatively low blood pressure.
    • Echocardiography was arranged, which showed LEVF 65％. AV sclerosis with mild AR, mild MR, TR and PR, and hypokinesis at inferior and posterior wall of LV. His condition was relatively stable, and he was transferred to the CV ordinary ward on 2024/12/06.
    • Upon arrival at the CV ordinary ward, his consciousness was clear, and vital signs were stable. He did not complain of dyspnea, palpitation, or chest discomfort. The bilateral wrist catheter wound healed well. Mild ecchymosis developed, but there was no hematoma or bruit formation, and bilateral radial artery pulsation were normal after PCI. During his use of anticoagulants, we observed that there was no presence of blood in the stool or black stools. We kept medication treatment and monitor vital signs trendency.
    • In addition, the physiotherapist and the pharmacistc were consulted for post MI cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and medication education. We will stick to guideline-directed medical therapy for improving the long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function. After the above treatment, his clinical symptoms gradually improved. There was no chest tightness or chest pain complained after transferration to CV ward.
    • The follow-up renal function was normal on 2024/12/09. With stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2024/12/09, and follow-up in the CV outpatient clinic was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 8D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 8D hold once if HR < 60 and SBP < 100

2025-04-30

[Subjective]

medication adherence and tolerability
- patient reported good medication adherence
- consistent with wife’s report: patient remains physically active (park walking and slow jogging)
- no subjective complaints of adverse drug reactions since last pharmacy consultation on 2024-12-19
- no signs of bleeding or bruising observed or reported
- denies hematuria, melena, or gingival bleeding
- skin ecchymosis (–), gum bleeding (–)

lifestyle and diet
- maintains regular physical activity (daily slow jogging, morning walk)
- diet includes balanced intake: moderate vegetables, adequate protein, low starch
- continues home use of avocado oil, low intake of cookies/bread
- adequate hydration and high fruit consumption reported

[Objective]

medication regimen (as of 2025-04-02)
- Bokey (Aspirin) 100 mg QD
- Brilinta (Ticagrelor) 90 mg BID
- Concor (Bisoprolol) 2.5 mg QD (half tab of 5 mg)
- Crestor (Rosuvastatin) 10 mg QD
- Ezetrol (Ezetimibe) 10 mg QD

vital signs and labs
- BP 119/76 mmHg, HR 72 bpm (2025-04-02)
- HbA1c 6.5% (2025-03-25)
- LDL-C 74 mg/dL, Cholesterol total 129 mg/dL, TG 102 mg/dL (2025-03-25)
- Creatinine 0.85 mg/dL, eGFR 96.15 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-25)
- Platelet count 195 x10^3/uL, INR 0.98, APTT 24.5 sec (2025-01-19)

adverse drug reaction surveillance
- no signs of renal, hepatic, or hematological toxicity
- ALT 22 U/L (2025-03-25), BUN 21 mg/dL

[Assessment]

secondary prevention post-NSTEMI with triple-vessel CAD
- DAPT with Aspirin + Ticagrelor continued appropriately
- no bleeding complications reported
- lipid control goal met with LDL-C <70 mg/dL nearly achieved
- Crestor + Ezetrol combination appropriate for enhanced LDL lowering
- heart rate and blood pressure well controlled under beta-blocker therapy
- glycemic control acceptable (HbA1c 6.5%)
- renal function stable, no electrolyte imbalance
- good medication adherence, high motivation and physical performance

[Plan / Recommendation]

continue current pharmacotherapy
- continue DAPT (Aspirin + Brilinta)
- monitor bleeding risk, especially with prolonged use
- continue statin + ezetimibe for aggressive lipid control
- continue bisoprolol for rate and cardiac remodeling control

monitoring
- follow-up labs in 3 months: lipid profile, HbA1c, renal and liver panel
- ensure long-term safety of polypharmacy
- continue monitoring for bleeding signs (GI, urinary, skin)
- reinforce use of medication alert card for DAPT use, especially pre-surgery

lifestyle and counseling
- reinforce regular exercise and hydration
- consider diabetes education session if glucose values begin trending upward
- advise patient to consult before starting any over-the-counter supplements

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-26 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : Total hysterectomy
    • Endometrium:
    • Adnexae:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: ATH + BSO
  • IMP:
    • No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
• 2025-04-01 Microsonography
  • OCT (optical coherence tomography) on 2025/04/01 (od) macula OK (os) ERM+, CRT 343 (ou) RNFL wnl, double humps+
• 2024-12-27 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, right, oophorectomy —- High-grade serous carcinoma; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIB, pT3bN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIB
    • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, right, salpingectomy —- High-grade serous carcinoma
    • Fallopian tube, left, salpingectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Uterus, corpus, total hysterectomy —- High-grade serous carcinoma, by invasion
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, omentectomy —- High-grade serous carcinoma, metastatic
    • Large intestine, rectum, surface, excision —- High-grade serous carcinoma, metastatic
    • Peritoneum, excision —- High-grade serous carcinoma, metastatic
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/6)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/7)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/9)
    • Lymph node, left para-aortic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right para-aortic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, left presacral, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/3)
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply): Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + left presacral lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + excision of tumor seeding)
    • Specimen size:
      • F2024-00569:
        • right ovary: 7.0 x 6.8 x 5.5 cm, 164.9 g
      • S2024-27236:
        • left ovary: 2.0 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm;
        • right tube: 3.6 cm in length and 2.5 cm in diameter; tumor invasion and ruptured
        • left tube: 5.0 cm in length and 0.4 cm in diameter;
        • uterus: 6.2 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm, 70.5 g; Cervix: 2.3 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm; Endometrial cavity: 3.0 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm
        • omentum: 42x 19 x 1.5 cm with several tumor nodules, measuring up to 1.6 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
        • rectum surface: 2.4 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm
        • peritoneum: 1.8 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule ruptured
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable) Serosa ruptured
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: (Note: Please select the primary tumor site only) Right ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Present (Right)
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Present (Right)
    • Tumor Size
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 7.0 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 6.8 x 5.5 cm
        • F2024-00569: Sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-2, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1-6: tumor.
        • S2024-27236: A1-2: lymph node, left iliac; B1-2: lymph node, left obturator; C1-2: lymph node, right iliac; D1-2: lymph node, right obturator; E: lymph node, left para-aortic; F: lymph node, right para-aortic; G: lymph node, left presacral; H1: cervix; H2: endometrium; H3: posterior wall; H4: left adnexal soft tissue; H5: left fallopian tube; H6: left ovary; H7: left adnexal soft tissue; I1-2: omentum tumor; J1-2: rectal surface tumor; K1-2: left ovary; L1-6: right fallopian tube and ovary; M: peritoneum.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal PAX8(+), WT-1(+), p53(aberrant expression positive), Napsin A(-), and PR(-).
      
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors): not applicable
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not applicable
      
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Right ovary
      • Right fallopian tube
      • Right adnexal soft tissue
      • Uterus, posterior wall
      • Left adnexal soft tissue
      • Rectal surface
      • Peritoneum
      • Omentum
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable): Macroscopic (2 cm or less)
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: N2024-04929: Negative for malignancy (normal/benign)
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Negative for metastasis: left iliac: 0/1; left obturator: 0/6; right iliac: 0/7; right obturtor: 0/9; left para-aortic: 0/5; right para-aortic: 0/4; left presacral: 0/3
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
• 2024-12-26 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • Irregular soft tissue tumors in bilateral adnexa, r/o ovarian malignancy.
    • Soft tissue tumors in the peritoneum, suggesting peritoneal carcinomatosis.
    • Fatty content nodule, 0.8cm in left kidney, r/o renal AML.
    • Lymph node in right obturator region, r/o lymph node metastasis.
    • Presence of ascites.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3c(T_value) N:N1b(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:_IIIC__(Stage_value)
      
  • Impression:
    • Bilateral ovarian tumors with peritoneal tumors, right obturator lymph node, ascites, r/o ovarian malignancy. cstage T3cN1bM0.
    • R/O left renal AML, 0.8cm.
• 2024-12-26 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric xanthomas, prepyloric antrum
• 2024-12-20 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 55 * 30 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 4.0 mm
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
      • LOV:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid
      
    • Other: Asites(+)
  • IMP:
    • R/O Pelvis mass:113mmX60mm
    • R/O Ascites:(+)
• 2024-12-20 SONO - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size&Shape
      • R’t:10.12cm smooth
      • L’t:9.22cm contracted
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: indistinct
      • L’t: indistinct
    • Sinus N
      • R’t: mild
      • L’t:
    • Cyst None
      • R’t:
        
      • L’t:
        
    • Stone None
      • R’t:
      • L’t:
    • Mass None
      • R’t:
      • L’t:
    • Perirenal:
    • Bladder: distended
    • Other Findings: a mass with 6.46 x 6.40 cm
    • Transplant Kidney:
  • Interpretation:
    • Mild right hydronephrosis
    • R/O uterine tumor
    • Distended urinary bladder

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-25 ~ 2025-01-04 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
    • Right ovarian cancer (High-grade serous carcinoma; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIB, pT3bN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIB post Debulking surgery on 2024/12/27)
  • CC
    • Lower back pain on the right side for over 2 weeks.    
  • Present illness history
    • This patient is a 65-year-old female, G2 P2 SA0 AA0 E0 (NSD0, C/S2), with her menopause in her age of 50 years old. The patient denied any discharge and any systemic diseases or previous abdominal surgeries. She has no known drug or food allergies.
    • According to the patient, she suffered from hematuria, fullness of the abdominal and burning on urination in the begining of December. Therefore, she went to our emergency department for help on 2024-12-15. After the medication from emergency department, the symptoms relieved. However she suffered from dysuria, urinary frequency and chillness in the following week.
    • As a result, the patient went to Dr. Guo’s nephrology OPD for help. Nephrology ultrasound was done and revealed mild right hydronephrosis, distended urinary bladder and suspected uterine tumor. Hence, the patient went to Dr. Huang’s OPD for gynecology ultrasound. According to gynecology ultrasound, pelvis mass (113*60 mm) and ascites were noted.
    • After discussion with the gynecologist, and under the impression of pelvic mass, r/o ovarian malignancy, she was admitted on 2024-12-25 for debulking surgery which arranged on 2024-12-27. Her pre-operative hemoglobin level was 12.9 g/dL.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2024/12/25 due to ovarian cancer. She underwent Debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024-12-27.
    • The pathology stage: pT3bN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIB. The GYN tumor board conference suggest the patient to receive chemotherapy on 2025-01-02. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Self voiding was smooth. She was discharged on 2025-01-04.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 5D
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 5D
    • naproxen 250mg 1# TID 5D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-10 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for a dry herpes noted at upper lip evaluation.
    • This patient is a 65-year-old female, who denied having ny discharge and any systemic diseases or previous abdominal surgeries. She has no known drug or food allergies.
    • According to the patient, she suffered from hematuria, fullness of the abdominal and burning on urination in the begining of December. Therefore, she went to our emergency department for help on 2024/12/15. After the medication from emergency department, the symptoms relieved. However she suffered from dysuria, urinary frequency and chillness in the following week. As a result, the patient went to Nephrology OPD for help. Nephrology ultrasound was done and revealed mild right hydronephrosis, distended urinary bladder and suspected uterine tumor.
    • Hence, the patient went to Obstetrics and Gynecology OPD for gynecology ultrasound revealed: pelvis mass (113*60 mm) and ascites were noted.
    • Followed-up abdomen CT (2024/12/25) revealed: Bilateral ovarian tumors with peritoneal tumors, right obturator lymph node, ascites, r/o ovarian malignancy. cstage T3cN1bM0. R/O left renal AML, 0.8cm.
    • She underwent Debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024-12-27.
    • The pathology stage: pT3bN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIB, status post chemotherapy with Taxol plus Carboplatin Q3W. Port-a insertion on 2025/01/10, Anti-HBc:pending.
    • This time, she is admitted for C1 chemotherapy with Taxol plus Carboplatin (AUC 5) Q3W on 2025/02/09.
    • The patient suffered from a dry herpes noted at upper lip, so she request to consult for evaluation, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
• 2025-01-02 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Arrange for chemotherapy
    • This 65 y/o female, she is a case of ovary, right, oophorectomy —- High-grade serous carcinoma; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIB, pT3bN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIB.
    • We need your expertise for help her further management for post-op chemotherapy. Thanks for you help!
  • A
    • She has undergone surgery, and we are consulted for post-operative chemotherapy.
    • The recommended regimen is Carboplatin + Paclitaxel. Please arrange for her to visit Dr. He’s outpatient clinic after discharge.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-31
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Port-A (47080B)
      • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left cephalic vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA
• 2024-12-27 09:15
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Bilateral ovarian tumors with perineal seeding (Frozen section for right ovary: carcinoma)
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + left presacral lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + excision of tumor seeding)
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with bladder, and cul-de-sac, peritoneum due to tumor mass accupation
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: papillary tumor growth with intraoperative rupture (+); tense adhesion to the pelvic wall
      • ROV: right pelvic mass about 8 X 6 X 4 cm, capsule not intact, papillary tumor growth with intraoperative rupture(+); tense adhesion to the pelvic wall
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
      • tumor invasion to the bladder surface, rectum surface and peritoneum (+)
    • Cul-de-sac: bloody ascites about 450 mL
    • Bilateral pelvic, paraaortic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • Optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
      • Optimal cytoreduction: R0 : no residual tumor
    • Estimated blood loss: 750 mL
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion agent: nil
    • 15 J-vac X 2 at the cul de sac
• 2024-12-27 08:35
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral ureteral catheterization        
  • Finding
    • smooth urinary bladder

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-29 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 520mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-02 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 510mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-06 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 275mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 550mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 275mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 560mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-04-30

This is a 65-year-old female with high-grade serous carcinoma of the right ovary, FIGO Stage IIIB (pT3bN0 [if cM0]) diagnosed on 2024-12-27. She underwent optimal debulking surgery (R0 resection), followed by adjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel plus carboplatin Q3W, initiated on 2025-02-09. Tumor markers, especially CA-125, have declined rapidly and are now within normal limits (CA-125 4.73 U/mL on 2025-04-18), with no radiologic evidence of residual or recurrent tumor (Gynecologic sonography 2025-04-26). Recent labs show hematologic nadirs with recovery, preserved renal and liver function, and stable nutritional and electrolyte status. The current clinical status is consistent with an ongoing treatment response without relapse.

Problem 1. Ovarian Serous Carcinoma, FIGO IIIB, Post Debulking + Chemo (C4)

• Objective
  • Pathology confirmed high-grade serous carcinoma (right ovary, uterus, rectal surface, omentum, peritoneum), FIGO IIIB, R0 resection achieved (Pathology 2024-12-27).
  • Chemotherapy:
    • 4 cycles completed: paclitaxel 175 mg/m² + carboplatin AUC 5 on 2025-02-09, 2025-03-06, 2025-04-02, 2025-04-29.
  • Tumor markers:
    • CA-125 dropped from 667.3 U/mL (2025-01-02) to 4.73 U/mL (2025-04-18); CEA stable at 0.67 ng/mL (2025-04-18).
  • Imaging:
    • No evidence of disease: gynecologic sonography showed no uterine or adnexal lesion, and no pelvic fluid (Sonography 2025-04-26).
  • Performance status: ECOG 0 (admission note 2025-04-29).
• Assessment
  • Favorable early treatment response:
    • The normalized CA-125 and absence of radiologic disease indicate biochemical and radiological remission.
  • Treatment aligns with NCCN guidelines for FIGO Stage IIIB epithelial ovarian cancer:
    • Surgery followed by platinum-based chemotherapy is standard-of-care.
  • No evidence of recurrence or progression.
    • Performance status and tolerability support continuation of therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Complete the planned 6 cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel + carboplatin Q3W per guideline.
  • Monitor CA-125 every 3 weeks to detect early biochemical relapse.
  • Plan for post-chemotherapy imaging re-evaluation (CT or transvaginal sonography) ~6–8 weeks after last cycle.
  • Discuss maintenance strategy if BRCA or HRD-positive (not yet reported).

Problem 2. Hematologic Suppression and Recovery During Chemotherapy

• Objective
  • CBC nadir (chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression):
    • WBC 1.73 x10³/µL, PLT 139 x10³/µL on 2025-04-15.
    • Recovery observed: WBC 12.56 x10³/µL, PLT 234 x10³/µL on 2025-04-28.
  • Hemoglobin trend:
    • Declined from 11.8 g/dL (2025-04-01) to 10.0 g/dL (2025-04-28).
  • Neutrophil nadir and recovery:
    • Neutrophil 10.7% on 2025-04-15 → 82.4% on 2025-04-28.
• Assessment
  • Transient chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression.
    • Pattern consistent with paclitaxel/carboplatin toxicity.
    • Hematologic recovery occurred without growth factor support.
  • Anemia is mild, likely multifactorial (chemotherapy-related + nutritional).
    • No transfusion required; reticulocyte data not available.
• Recommendation
  • Continue CBC monitoring prior to each chemotherapy cycle.
  • No need for prophylactic G-CSF unless ANC <500/µL or febrile neutropenia occurs.
  • Monitor hemoglobin trend; consider iron profile, reticulocyte count if anemia worsens.
  • Encourage dietary optimization; assess fatigue level.

Problem 3. Renal, Hepatic, and Electrolyte Status

• Objective
  • Renal function:
    • Stable creatinine: 0.60–0.74 mg/dL; eGFR >80 consistently (2025-02-09 to 2025-04-28).
  • Hepatic function:
    • AST 15–19 U/L, ALT 14–23 U/L; Total bilirubin ≤0.48 mg/dL (all within normal limits).
  • Electrolytes:
    • Sodium 139–142 mmol/L; Potassium 3.9–4.3 mmol/L; Calcium 2.18–2.35 mmol/L (stable).
  • Albumin:
    • Slight decline from 4.3 g/dL (2025-04-01) to 3.7 g/dL (2025-04-28).
• Assessment
  • Both renal and hepatic profiles are preserved despite ongoing chemotherapy.
  • No signs of tumor lysis, dehydration, or nephrotoxic injury.
  • Mild hypoalbuminemia could reflect nutritional decline or systemic inflammation.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain hydration and monitor renal function before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Liver enzymes remain acceptable; no need for dose adjustment currently.
  • Monitor albumin for downward trend; assess dietary intake or consider supplementation.
  • Periodically recheck magnesium and phosphate, especially if fatigue or GI symptoms occur.

2025-02-10

The patient is a 65-year-old female with right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSOC), diagnosed as pStage IIIB (pT3bN0 [if cM0]) following debulking surgery on 2024-12-27. She recently began chemotherapy with Taxol (paclitaxel) plus Carboplatin on 2025-02-09 (C1D1, Q3W). Her postoperative recovery has been uneventful, and she has a Port-A for chemotherapy administration. The pathology indicated metastatic disease involving the peritoneum, omentum, and rectal surface but no lymph node involvement. Her ECOG performance status is 0, with manageable symptoms. Current problems include the malignancy, potential insomnia, and an upper lip herpes lesion.

Problem 1. Right Ovarian Cancer (HGSOC, FIGO Stage IIIB, Post-Surgery)

• Objective
  • Findings:
    • Pathology: High-grade serous carcinoma with metastases to peritoneum, omentum, and rectal surface. No lymph node involvement (0/35 nodes examined) (Pathology 2024-12-27).
    • Imaging: CT showed bilateral adnexal tumors, peritoneal carcinomatosis, and ascites (CT 2024-12-26). Post-surgical imaging not yet provided.
    • Surgery: Optimal cytoreduction with R0 resection achieved during debulking surgery on 2024-12-27.
    • Laboratory:
      • Tumor markers showed CA-125 at 123.48 U/mL (2025-01-20) and 667.3 U/mL (2025-01-02), indicating a declining trend post-surgery.
      • Stable renal function (eGFR 106.64 mL/min/1.73m²) and normal liver enzymes (ALT 11 U/L, AST 16 U/L) on 2025-02-09.
    • Chemotherapy: C1D1 Taxol (paclitaxel) 175 mg/m² and Carboplatin AUC 5 initiated on 2025-02-09.
• Assessment
  • Treatment efficacy: Optimal debulking surgery achieved R0 resection. Initial CA-125 levels have decreased, suggesting a positive response to surgery.
  • Current status: The patient is tolerating chemotherapy well (C1D1), with no significant immediate complications.
  • Prognosis: Stage IIIB HGSOC has a moderate prognosis. Chemotherapy is essential to manage residual disease.
• Recommendation
  • Continue the planned chemotherapy regimen with Taxol (paclitaxel) and Carboplatin Q3W.
  • Monitor CA-125 levels to assess treatment response.
  • Schedule post-chemotherapy imaging (e.g., CT or PET-CT) after 2–3 cycles to evaluate disease burden.
  • Assess for chemotherapy side effects (e.g., neuropathy, myelosuppression) regularly with CBC and clinical follow-ups.

Problem 2. Insomnia

• Objective
  • Findings:
    • Patient-reported difficulty sleeping (Admission Note 2025-02-09).
    • Current medication includes Anxiedin (lorazepam) 0.5 mg HS for insomnia.
• Assessment
  • The patient’s insomnia appears situational, likely related to her recent cancer diagnosis and treatment regimen.
  • There is no evidence of underlying psychiatric or systemic causes for insomnia.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Anxiedin (lorazepam) 0.5 mg HS for short-term symptom relief.
  • Incorporate non-pharmacologic interventions like sleep hygiene education and relaxation techniques.
  • If symptoms persist, consider further evaluation for anxiety or depression.

Problem 3. Herpes Lesion on Upper Lip

• Objective
  • Findings:
    • A dry herpes lesion was observed on the upper lip during physical examination (Admission Note 2025-02-09).
    • No other systemic signs of infection reported.
    • Current chemotherapy premedication includes dexamethasone, which may suppress immunity.
• Assessment
  • The herpes lesion is likely a recurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, possibly triggered by stress or immunosuppression from chemotherapy.
  • There are no signs of systemic dissemination or complications.
• Recommendation
  • Prescribe Zovirax (acyclovir) 400 mg TID or Valtrex (valacyclovir) 500 mg BID for 7–10 days.
  • Monitor for signs of systemic infection or worsening lesions.
  • Advise the patient on maintaining oral hygiene and minimizing lip irritation.

Problem 4. Postoperative Follow-Up and Monitoring

• Objective
  • Findings:
    • Post-surgical pathology indicated R0 resection, but metastatic disease was identified in the peritoneum and omentum (Pathology 2024-12-27).
    • No lymph node involvement, peritoneal fluid cytology negative for malignancy (Pathology 2024-12-27).
    • CA-125 levels post-surgery show a declining trend (2025-01-20).
• Assessment
  • The patient’s postoperative recovery has been smooth, with no evidence of infection or complications at the surgical site.
  • Monitoring of disease progression through tumor markers and imaging is critical in guiding further treatment.
• Recommendation
  • Perform periodic tumor marker evaluations (e.g., CA-125 every 3 weeks during chemotherapy).
  • Schedule imaging (e.g., CT or PET-CT) after 2–3 chemotherapy cycles to evaluate treatment response and detect residual disease.
  • Continue follow-ups with gynecologic oncology.

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[MedRec]

• 2025-04-30 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Lai JieWen
  • Prescription x3
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50mcg) 3# QW12345 28D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50mcg) 4# QW67 28D
• 2025-04-07 ~ 2025-04-10 POMR Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sternal wound infection; status post debridement and primary closure on 2025-04-09
    • End stage renal disease
    • Hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Postprocedural hypothyroidism
  • CC
    • Redness, swelling, and pus formation have developed on the sternal wound after a fall two weeks ago.    
  • Present illness history
    • The patient is a 56-year-old female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, heart failure, obesity, and end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis. In 2018, she underwent radical thyroidectomy for right papillary thyroid cancer. In 2024, she underwent coronary artery bypass surgery for coronary artery disease with triple-vessel disease complicated by acute myocardial infarction.
    • Two weeks ago, the patient fell and hit her chest. Redness, swelling, and pus formation were noted at the site of her previous sternotomy. On 2025-04-07, the patient presented to the outpatient clinic seeking further treatment. Primary incision and drainage were performed, and significant tissue debris was debrided.
    • Admission for intravenous antibiotic therapy, wound management, and asecond debridement was recommended. The patient was subsequently admitted on 2025-04-07.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, preoperative assessments were completed. Daily wound care was provided. Antibiotic therapy with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid was initiated. The patient underwent sternal wound debridement and primary closure on 2025-04-09. Following surgery, education on wound management skills was provided. The patient was discharged on 2025-04-10 with outpatient follow-up.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln 10%) QD EXT 8D for wound care
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 8D if pain
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# QD 8D
• 2025-03-14 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • Prescription x2
    • Apidra (insulin glulisine) 10 unit TIDAC15 SC 28D
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 24 unit QD SC 28D
    • Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.5mg QW 28D
• 2025-02-10 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Prescription x3
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) QW1357 28D
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 0.5# QW1357 28D
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Caduet (amlodipine 5mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-11-19 ~ 2024-12-11 POMR Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction, Killip Class III; status post cardiac catheterization on 2024-11-20
    • Coronary artery disease, with triple-vessel disease, complicated by acute myocardial infarction; status post coronary artery bypass grafting on 2024-11-27
    • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, following ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • Hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • End stage renal disease
    • Personal history of thyroidectomy in 2018 due to papillary thyroid cancer
  • CC
    • Chest tightness, back pain, and shortness of breath developed 2024-11-19.
  • Present illness history
    • The patient is a 55-year-old female with a medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, heart failure, lower extremity peripheral artery disease, end-stage renal disease, single-vessel coronary artery disease diagnosed by coronary angiography in 2014, and a thyroidectomy performed in 2018 for papillary thyroid cancer.
    • On 2024-11-19, the patient presented to the emergency department with complaints of chest tightness, shortness of breath, and back pain.
      • A 12-lead electrocardiogram showed normal sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities.
      • Blood tests indicated leukocytosis with elevated C-reactive protein, as well as elevated cardiac enzymes and NT-proBNP.
      • Chest X-ray revealed acute pulmonary edema.
    • Due to respiratory distress, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation was initiated.
    • Following a cardiology consultation, non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) was diagnosed.
    • Admission to the cardiac care unit was recommended. The patient was subsequently admitted to the cardiac care unit on 2024-11-19.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation was continued. The patient underwent cardiac catheterization on 2024-11-20, which diagnosed triple-vessel coronary artery disease.
    • After the procedure, cardiac surgery was consulted to evaluate surgical coronary revascularization. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery was indicated and recommended.
    • Echocardiography performed on 2024-11-20, revealed global hypokinesia with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 40%.
    • After treatment, hemodynamic and respiratory status stabilized. The patient was transferred to the ward on 2024-11-23.
    • After being transferred to the cardiology ward, preoperative cardiopulmonary training was initiated.
    • As planned, the patient underwent coronary artery bypass grafting on 2024-11-27. Following surgery, the patient was transferred to the surgical intensive care unit.
    • Postoperatively, continuous renal replacement therapy was initiated. The patient was successfully extubated after recovery from anesthesia.
    • Dual antiplatelet therapy was started on 2024-11-28. All chest tubes were removed on 2024-11-29. The patient’s postoperative hemodynamic and respiratory status stabilized. The patient was transferred to the ward on 2024-11-29, for early postoperative cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
    • After transfer to the cardiac surgery ward, postoperative echocardiography performed on 2024-12-02, revealed borderline left ventricular systolic function, with a left ventricular ejection fraction of approximately 47.6-57.8%.
    • Follow-up blood tests on 2024-12-02, indicated leukocytosis with elevated C-reactive protein levels.
    • After antibiotic therapy, follow-up blood tests showed improved leukocytosis and C-reactive protein levels.
    • After treatment, hemodynamic and respiratory conditions remained stable. However, due to poor tolerance to activity, the patient wished to be transferred to a nursing home to continue rehabilitation. Therefore, the patient was discharged on 2024-12-11, and transferred to the nursing home.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Apidra (insulin glulisine) 10 unit TIDAC15 SC 5D
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 70 unit QD SC 5D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) QW1357 5D
    • Caduet (amlodipine 5mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50mcg) 3# QW123456AC 5D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50mcg) 4# QW7AC 5D
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 0.5# QW1357 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q12H 5D
• 2024-08-12 ~ 2024-08-26 POMR Integrative Medicine Li Zhong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pneumonia over right lower lobe, sputum culture:mixed
    • Heart failure with Pulmonary edema, left ventricular ejection fraction 42%,New York Heart Association Functional Classification III
    • Papillary microcarcinoma of thyroid gland,pStage I, pT1aN0(if cM0)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
    • End stage renal disease
  • CC
    • dyspnea and low grade fever for 2 days
  • Present illness history
    • This 55 y/o women has DM, CHF, CAD, SVD, HTN, varicose vein, ESRD with HD QW246, Hyperlipidemia, Goiter and Concentric LVH under OPD follow up for years.
    • This time, she presented to the ER with dyspnea and low grade fever for 2 days during hemodialysis. At ER, there were no fever, no chest pain nor abdominal pain. Laboratory test revealed elevated cardiac enzyme, leukocytosis with elevated CRP level and impaired renal function. Chest film disclosed no active lung lesion.No pleural lesion.
    • Under the impression of bilateral pneumonia. She was admitted for further management
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Empiric antibiotics with Brosym was administered on 2024/08/11-19 for infection control.
    • Arrange Heart echo on 2024/08/16, LVEF showed 42%.
    • Ophthalmologist was consulted for post operation of cata evaluation.
    • Keep HD on QW246.
    • With the relatively stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/08/26 and will OPD follow up later
  • Discharge prescription
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2020-12-02 ~ 2020-12-04 POMR Cardiac Surgery Song ZhenYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • End stage renal disease, status post left arteriovenous shunt creation on 2024/12/03
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
    • Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
  • CC
    • for schedulled AV shunt creation
  • Present illness history
    • This 50 y/o women has DM, CHF, CAD, SVD, HTN, varicose vein, CKD stage 5, Hyperlipidemia, Goiter and Concentric LVH under OPD follow up fot years.
    • The patient was referred from NEP OPD for AV shunt creation, therefore she was admitted for preparation of the surgery.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient went through thorough pre-op examinations.
    • Creation of left arm AVG was done on 2020/12/03. After the operation, medical treatment and wound care were applied.
    • Under stable condition, the patient was diacharged and OPD f/u.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT 7D for wound care

[surgical operation]

• 2025-04-09
  • Surgery
    • Sternal wound infection: debridement and primary closure
  • Finding
    • there was a 2cm defect with pus accumulation at lower 3rd of the sternal wound
    • after wet dressing for 2 days,
    • we explored and excised the devitalized tissue, no pus and granulation was seen
    • finally we were able to closure with 2-0 Nylon.
• 2024-11-27
  • Surgery
    • Median sternotomy
    • CABG*2 (LIMA insitu to LAD; SVG to OM1).           - Finding
    • PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:
      • Symptomatic coronary artery disease, 3 vessel disease.
    • POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:
      • Symptomatic coronary artery disease, 3 vessel disease, with chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • OPERATIVE INDICATIONS:
      • The patient is a pleasant 55-year-old female with symptomatic CAD with recent NSTEMI confirmed cath, and ischemic cardiomyopathy.
      • She also had ESRD and PAOD, and was obese (108kg); She was referred for consideration for cardiac surgical intervention.
      • Coronary angiography revealed 3 vessel disease.
      • The indications as well as risks, benefits, and alternatives were discussed with her.
      • The pros and cons of CABG was informed. She desired to proceed.    
    • OPERATIVE FINDINGS:
      • Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography confirmed marked cardiomegaly and impaired LVEF with mild-moderate MR. She underwent CABG*2 smoothly. LAD was heavily calcified. We attempted to search for PDA and D1 yet no visible coronary aa. in its territory which was extremely small caliber and were deeply seated in myocardium; LIMA and SVG conduits are with good quality. She weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass without difficulty with low dose inotropes.  
      • Improved contractility post-op TEE
      • intra-op duplex confirmed patent conduit flow.   
      • CT x3 (Medx2, LPx1)    
• 2024-08-08
  • Surgery
    • phaco + pciol od cflex17.0       
  • Finding
    • cataract od
• 2020-12-03
  • Surgery
    • Creation of LT forearm AVF        
  • Finding
    • INTRA-OP SONO FINDING:
      • left middle Radial Artery: Calcification(-), Diameter(3.2)mm
      • Cephalic Vein: Stenosis(-), Fibrosis(-),Transpostion(-),Diameter(4.4)mm
    • Anastomosis of left middle Radial artery & Cephalic vein with 7-0 prolene. 
• 2020-11-19
  • Surgery
    • IVI Lucentis    ou    
  • Finding
    • retinal edema    ou  
• 2020-04-09
  • Surgery
    • IVI Lucentis    ou    
  • Finding
    • retinal edema    ou   
• 2019-12-05
  • Diagnosis
    • Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
  • PCS code
    • 86201B
  • Finding
    • OU
• 2019-10-24
  • Diagnosis
    • Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
  • PCS code
    • 86201B
  • Finding
    • ou
  • Procedure
    • Under topical anesthesia, disinfect with betadine
    • Sterile cloth & drape
    • Lid speculum: Barraquer
    • Intravitreal injection of Lucentis 0.05ml
    • Apply GM ointment
• 2019-09-05
  • Diagnosis
    • Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
  • PCS code
    • 86201B
  • Finding
    • OU
• 2018-12-07
  • Diagnosis
    • Right thyroid tumor r/o papillary cancaer
  • PCS code
    • 82008A
  • Finding
    • one hard, ill-defined tumor mass about 1 cm over right thyroid gland without extrathyroid extension noted (frozen: papillary cancer)
    • groslly regional LAP (-)
• 2017-06-02
  • Diagnosis
    • Localized superficial swelling, mass, or lump
  • PCS code
    • 62009C
  • Finding
    • right knee cap tumor 2x3cm
  • Procedure
    • under local anesthesia, patinet in supine
    • skin prepare and dis-infection
    • incision line made 3cm over tumor site
    • dissection to expose lesion, pustular discharge noted
    • excision of tumor smoothly
    • wound irrigation and closed by layers

2025-04-30

[Subjective]

medication adherence and concerns - patient reported consistent use of prescribed medications - includes insulin (Apidra and Toujeo), antihypertensives, lipid-lowering agents, thyroid hormone, and antibiotics - patient stated that home blood pressure readings have recently become more unstable - plans to document these readings and discuss with Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Xu at the next follow-up in May 2025 - erythropoietin therapy is administered during dialysis sessions on Thursdays - dialysis team determines need for dosing based on lab monitoring

glycemic and wound-related feedback - patient reported that post-cardiac surgery, home-measured blood glucose levels have been more stable compared to earlier periods - no current complaint of wound-related symptoms following the 2025-04-09 sternal debridement and closure

[Objective]

medication list and pharmacologic therapy - cardiovascular - Blopress (candesartan), Nebilet (nebivolol), Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin), Plavix FC (clopidogrel), Bokey (aspirin) - antidiabetics - Apidra (insulin glulisine), Toujeo (insulin glargine), Ozempic (semaglutide) - endocrine - Eltroxin (levothyroxine) 3# QW12345 + 4# QW67 - infection - Curam (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) 1# QD 8D (completed) - analgesics and others - Acetal (acetaminophen), Pentop (pentoxifylline), Takepron (lansoprazole), Through (sennoside), Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen)

laboratory monitoring - renal: creatinine 6.19 mg/dL, eGFR 7.44 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-07) - thyroid: TSH 1.090 uIU/mL, Free T4 1.300 ng/dL (2025-04-18) - glycemic: HbA1c 7.9% (2025-03-11); patient-reported trend improving - hematology: HGB persistently low (8.4 g/dL on 2025-04-17), ferritin 525.8 ng/mL (2025-03-07) - inflammatory: CRP improved (2.3 mg/dL on 2025-03-06)

[Assessment]

multimorbidity pharmacotherapy - polypharmacy regimen aligned with ESRD, post-CABG, T2DM, and hypothyroidism - thyroid replacement is biochemically sufficient - renal dosing consideration appropriate - erythropoietin support administered as needed during dialysis, likely explaining absence of documented ESA prescription - persistent anemia with HGB < 9 g/dL likely chronic and multifactorial

blood pressure instability - patient-reported instability in home BP readings may reflect evolving post-CABG hemodynamic adaptation - multiple antihypertensives in use; potential for optimization pending cardiology input

diabetes therapy - combination of basal-bolus insulin with GLP-1 agonist may be intensive in ESRD - HbA1c suboptimal but trending better per patient - risk-benefit balance needs review especially if glycemic lability recurs

wound infection management - sternal wound debridement and primary closure performed on 2025-04-09 - completed 8-day Curam course; no signs of recurrence reported

[Plan / Recommendation]

hypertension follow-up - encourage continued home BP recording - bring complete log to 2025-05 visit with Dr. Xu for possible antihypertensive regimen adjustment - review for possible postural changes or dialysis-related fluctuations

anemia and ESA optimization - continue monitoring via dialysis center with Thursday lab checks - recommend coordination between nephrology and pharmacy if additional support needed - consider rechecking iron panel in Q2 2025

diabetes management - current regimen appears adequate with patient-reported glucose stabilization - evaluate hypoglycemia risk and A1c trend at next endocrinology visit - consider CGM if hypoglycemia unawareness is suspected

medication reconciliation and review - continue current polypharmacy plan; no immediate duplication or interaction flagged - reassess need for Pentop vs GI prophylaxis (Takepron) if symptom-free - maintain thyroid hormone dosing; repeat TFT in ~3 months

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (73 - 19) / 73 = 73.97%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Septal hypertrophy; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2025-01-15 MRI - T-spine
  • MRI of thoracic spine without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • Multiple abnormal bone marrow signal lesion with pathological enhancement involving cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, and sacrum, compatible with multiple bone metastases.
    • No definite spinal pathological compression fracture in this study.
    • No evidence of abnormal signal lesion nor pathological enhancement in visible spinal cord.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple bone metastases, from cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine to sacrum. No definite pathological compression fracture in this study.
• 2025-01-14 ACTOnco+ gene test
  • Tissue Block Number: S2023-05410 H4
  • Sequencing Instrument Name and Model: Ion Chef System / Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System
  • ACTOnco+ 440 gene panel:
    • Genes Included: ABCB1, ABCC2, ABCG2, ABL1, ABL2, ADAMTS1, ADAMTS13, ADAMTS15, ADAMTS16, ADAMTS18, ADAMTS6, ADAMTS9, ADAMTSL1, ADGRA2, ADH1C, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALDH1A1, ALK, AMER1, APC, AR, ARAF, ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, ASXL1, ATM, ATR, ATRX, AURKA, AURKB, AXIN1, AXIN2, AXL, B2M, BAP1, BARD1, BCL10, BCL2, BCL2L1, BCL2L2, BCL6, BCL9, BCOR, BIRC2, BIRC3, BLM, BMPR1A, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRD4, BRIP1, BTG1, BTG2, BTK, BUB1B, CALR, CANX, CARD11, CASP8, CBFB, CBL, CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNB1, CCNB2, CCNB3, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, CCNE1, CCNE2, CCNH, CD19, CD274, CD58, CD70, CD79A, CD79B, CDC73, CDH1, CDK1, CDK12, CDK2, CDK4, CDK5, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, CDKN1A, CDKN1B, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, CDKN2C, CEBPA, CHEK1, CHEK2, CIC, CREBBP, CRKL, CRLF2, CSF1R, CTCF, CTLA4, CTNNA1, CTNNB1, CUL3, CYLD, CYP1A1, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2C8, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DAXX, DCUN1D1, DDR2, DICER1, DNMT3A, DOT1L, DPYD, DTX1, E2F3, EGFR, EP300, EPCAM, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA5, EPHA7, EPHB1, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ERCC1, ERCC2, ERCC3, ERCC4, ERCC5, ERG, ESR1, ESR2, ETV1, ETV4, EZH2, FAM46C, FANCA, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCL, FAS, FAT1, FBXW7, FCGR2B, FGF1, FGF10, FGF14, FGF19, FGF23, FGF3, FGF4, FGF6, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FH, FLCN, FLT1, FLT3, FLT4, FOXL2, FOXP1, FRG1, FUBP1, GATA1, GATA2, GATA3, GNA11, GNA13, GNAQ, GNAS, GREM1, GRIN2A, GSK3B, GSTP1, GSTT1, HGF, HIF1A, HIST1H1C, HIST1H1E, HNF1A, HR, HRAS, HSP90AA1, HSP90AB1, HSPA4, HSPA5, IDH1, IDH2, IFNL3, IGF1, IGF1R, IGF2, IKBKB, IKBKE, IKZF1, IL6, IL7R, INPP4B, INSR, IRF4, IRS1, IRS2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, JUN, KAT6A, KDM5A, KDM5C, KDM6A, KDR, KEAP1, KIT, KMT2A, KMT2C, KMT2D, KRAS, LCK, LIG1, LIG3, LMO1, LRP1B, LYN, MALT1, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MAP2K4, MAP3K1, MAP3K7, MAPK1, MAPK3, MAX, MCL1, MDM2, MDM4, MED12, MEF2B, MEN1, MET, MITF, MLH1, MPL, MRE11, MSH2, MSH6, MTHFR, MTOR, MUC16, MUC4, MUC6, MUTYH, MYC, MYCL, MYCN, MYD88, NAT2, NBN, NEFH, NF1, NF2, NFE2L2, NFKB1, NFKBIA, NKX2-1, NOTCH1, NOTCH2, NOTCH3, NOTCH4, NPM1, NQO1, NRAS, NSD1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PAK3, PALB2, PARP1, PAX5, PAX8, PBRM1, PDCD1, PDCD1LG2, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PDIA3, PGF, PHOX2B, PIK3C2B, PIK3C2G, PIK3C3, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CD, PIK3CG, PIK3R1, PIK3R2, PIK3R3, PIM1, PMS1, PMS2, POLB, POLD1, POLE, PPARG, PPP2R1A, PRDM1, PRKAR1A, PRKCA, PRKCB, PRKCG, PRKCI, PRKCQ, PRKDC, PRKN, PSMB8, PSMB9, PSME1, PSME2, PSME3, PTCH1, PTEN, PTGS2, PTPN11, PTPRD, PTPRT, RAC1, RAD50, RAD51, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD52, RAD54L, RAF1, RARA, RB1, RBM10, RECQL4, REL, RET, RHOA, RICTOR, RNF43, ROS1, RPPH1, RPTOR, RUNX1, RUNX1T1, RXRA, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, SERPINB3, SERPINB4, SETD2, SF3B1, SGK1, SH2D1A, SLC19A1, SLC22A2, SLCO1B1, SLCO1B3, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD4, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMO, SOCS1, SOX2, SOX9, SPEN, SPOP, SRC, STAG2, STAT3, STK11, SUFU, SYK, SYNE1, TAF1, TAP1, TAP2, TAPBP, TBX3, TEK, TERT, TET1, TET2, TGFBR2, TMSB4X, TNF, TNFAIP3, TNFRSF14, TNFSF11, TOP1, TP53, TPMT, TSC1, TSC2, TSHR, TYMS, U2AF1, UBE2A, UBE2K, UBR5, UGT1A1, USH2A, VDR, VEGFA, VEGFB, VHL, WT1, XIAP, XPO1, XRCC2, ZNF217
  • RESULT:
    • Test Name: ACTOnco+
    • Relevant Biomarkers:
      • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants:
        • PIK3R1 R577fs, Allele Frequency: 22.9%, Reads: 550x
        • PPP2R1A R183W, Allele Frequency: 27.6%, Reads: 1912x
        • PTEN R130P, Allele Frequency: 23.1%, Reads: 1686x
        • TP53 T256P, Allele Frequency: 38.0%, Reads: 1783x
      • Copy Number Variants (CNVs):
        • Amplification (Copy number >= 6):
          • Chr: chr19, Gene: CCNE1, Copy Number: 8
        • Homozygous deletion (Copy number=0): Not detected.
        • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number=1):
        • Chr: chr9, Gene: TSC1, PTCH1, CDKN2A
        • Chr: chr17, Gene: FLCN, RAD51C
        • Chr: chr22, Gene: NF2, CHEK2
      • Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB): 1.9 muts/Mb
      • Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Microsatellite stable (MSS)
      • Fusion Results: Not detected
    • MP No.: 61422
    • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
    • Block Number: S202305410
    • Tissue Origin: L’t ovarian mass
    • Pathologic Diagnosis: Ovarian cancer
    • Tumor Percentage: 39%
    • NGS QC parameters:
      • Mean Depth & Target Base Coverage at 100x: 1003x & 95%
      • Average unique RNA Start Sites per control GSP2: 72
  • Analytic Interpretation: Single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (INDELs) (=< 15 nucleotides) and large-scale genomic alterations like copy number variations (CNVs) of 440 gene, and fusion transcripts of 13 genes.
  • Analytical Sensitivity: Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained.
  • Methodology: Ion 540 Chip / Ion 550 Chip / Ion P1 Chip and Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System / Ion Proton System. Extracted genomic DNA was amplified using four pools of primer pairs targeting coding exons of analyzed genes. Amplicons were ligated with barcoded adaptors. Quality and quantity of amplified library were determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). Raw reads generated by the sequencer were mapped to the hg19 reference genome using the Ion Torrent Suite (version 5.10). This test provides uniform coverage of the targeted regions, enabling target base coverage at 100x >= 85% with a mean coverage >= 500x. Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained. ONCOCNV (an established method for calculating copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data by Boeva et al., 2014) was applied for the normalization of total amplicon number, amplicon GC content, amplicon length, and technology-related biases, followed by segmenting the sample with a gene-aware model. Tumor mutational burden (TMB) was calculated by using the sequenced regions of ACTOnco to estimate the number of somatic nonsynonymous mutations per megabase of all protein-coding genes. Classification of microsatellite instability (MSI) status is determined by a machine learning prediction algorithm. The change of a number of repeats of different lengths from a pooled microsatellite stable (MSS) baseline in > 400 genomic loci are used as the features for the algorithm.
  • Procedure (ACTFusion): The extracted RNA was reverse-transcribed and subjected to library construction. The quality and quantity of the amplified library was determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). All assays were performed in accordance with ACT Genomics testing SOPs. In summary, samples with detectable fusions had to meet the following criteria: 1) Number of unique start sites (SS) for the GSP2 >= 3. 2) Number of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 5. 3) Percentage of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 10%.
  • Disclaimer: This test was developed by ACT Genomics and its performing characteristics were determined by ACT Genomics. This test result is to be used for clinical consultative purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a clinical guidance of your doctor or another qualified medical practitioner. The detection of genomic alterations does not necessarily indicate pharmacologic effectiveness (or lack thereof) of any drug or treatment regimen; the detection of no genomic alteration does not necessarily indicate lack of pharmacologic effectiveness (or effectiveness) of any drug or treatment regimen. Decisions on clinical care and treatment should be based on the independent medical judgment of the treating physician in accordance with the standard of care in a given community.
  • Liability: ACT Genomics is not affiliated with any medical facility or medical practitioner. We provide information for informational purposes only, therefore, ACT Genomics and their employees cannot be held responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use of information provided in the report.
  • Reference: 1. Boeva V, Popova T, Lienard M, Toffoli S, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, et al. Multi-factor data normalization enables the detection of copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data. Bioinformatics. 2014;30(24):3443-50.
• 2025-01-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 26) / 104 = 75.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mildly dilated proximal ascending aorta (36 mm).
• 2024-12-25 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in several C-, T- and L-spine, sternum, bilateral scapulae, bilateral multiple ribs, sacrum, bilateral multiple pelvic bones, and right femur.
  • IMPRESSION: Highly suspected malignancy with multiple bone metastases in several C-, T- and L-spine, sternum, bilateral scapulae, bilateral multiple ribs, sacrum, bilateral multiple pelvic bones, and right femur.
• 2024-12-24 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some soft tissues in the peritoneal cavity, compatible with peritoneal seedings.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in bilateral lungs and liver, in the right adernal gland and in multiple bones as mentioned above, compatible with lung, liver, adrenal and bone metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, in multiple mediastinal and parasternal lymph nodes, in retroperitoneal lymph nodes and in the pelvic lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulaiton is more likely.
• 2024-12-17 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Ovary cancer s/p operation. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity. Multiple nodules in bil. lungs.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • A poor enhancing nodule (1.6cm) in S4 of liver.
    • Right adrenal tumor (2.1cm).
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • Some hyperdense spots in right acetabulum.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Ovary cancer s/p operation. In favor of peritoneal seeding, LNs, adrenal, liver and lung metastases.
• 2024-09-24 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 5.56 mL
• 2024-09-24 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-06-22 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p ATH and BSO.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Subpleural nodule at left upper lobe measuring 0.36cm is found. Stable.
  • IMP:
    • s/p ATH and BSO
    • left upper lobe tiny nodule. 0.18cm, stable
• 2024-05-31 Sonography - joint soft tissue
  • Finding: Hypoechoic thickening of the bilateral plantar aponeurosis, left 4.8mm , right 2.4mm (>4mm normal range), no increase of focal blood flow
  • Impression And Suggestions: Left plantar fasciitis is favoured
• 2024-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/12/15.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Prior CT identified a cystic nodule and a solid nodule at left external iliac chain is noted again, decreasing in size.
      • Prior CT identified soft tissue nodules in left common iliac chain and bilateral inguinal area are noted again, decreasing in size. Follow up is indicated.
    • There is a small soft tissue nodule 4 mm at LUL of the lung (Srs:301 Img:18). Follow up is indicated.
• 2023-12-15 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • Prior CT identified a cystic nodule and a solid nodule at left external iliac chain is noted again, stationary.
  • Prior CT identified soft tissue nodules in left common iliac chain and bilateral inguinal area are noted again, stationary.
  • Minimal ascites in the cul-de-sac is highly suspected. Follow up is indicated.
• 2023-12-14 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2023-09-28 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Ovary cancer s/p operation. A nodule (1.4cm) at left pelvic cavity.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2023-07-06 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-07-03 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-06-27 CT - abdomen
  • Ovary cancer s/p operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-06-14 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-06-13 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-05-19 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-05-17 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-04-28 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-04-26 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • negative
• 2023-03-23 Patho - uterus with or without SO non-neoplastic/prolapse
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovarian mass, bilateral, debulking surgery (s/p C/T) — Endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3
    • Fallopain tube, bilateral, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Cervix, uterus, total hysterectomy — Free of tumor invasion
    • Endometrium, uterus, ditto — Endometrioid carcinoma, favor metastatic
    • Myometrium, uterus, ditto — Adenomyosis
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, ditto — Tumor metastasis (5/5) without extracapsular extension (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — Tumor metastasis (2/10) without extracapsular extension (0/2)
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/5)
    • Omentum, omentectomy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Bilateral parametria — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — ypT3cN1b, if cM0, stage IIIC
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: debulking surgery
    • Specimen type: uterus, R’t ovary mass, L’t ovary mass, pelvic and paraaortic LNs, and omentum
    • Specimen size:
      • L’t ovarian mass: 4.5 x 3.3 x 3.2 cm, solid mass with cystic change
      • L’t fallopian tube: 3.7 cm in length, 0.5 cm in diameter
        
      • R’t ovary mass: 7.2 x 7.2 x 4.1 cm, cystic mass with solid area and surface involvement
      • R’t fallopian tube: 6.2 cm in length, 0.4 cm in diameter
        
      • Uterus: 11 x 5.9 x 4.3 cm in size and 130 gm in weight. One yellow necrotic tumor mesured 1.2 x 0.5 cm within endometrium is seen, invades less than half the myometrium
        
      • Omentum: 34 x 13 x 2.2 cm with some firm masses
    • Tumor site: bilateral ovary and endometrium
    • Tumor size: (A) R’t ovary: 7.2 x 7.2 x 4.1 cm, (B) L’t ovary: 4.5 x 3.3 x 3.2 cm and (C) endometrium: 1.2 x 0.5 cm
    • Tumor appearance: (A) bilateral ovary: cystic tumor with solid area (B) endometrium: yellow necrotic tumor
    • Specimen integrity: intact, tumor on surface of right ovarian mass
    • Lymph node: pelvic and bilateral paraaortic LNs
    • Representative sections as: A: left iliac LNs, B: left obturator LNs, C: right iliac LNs, D: right obturator LNs, E: left paraaortic LNs, F: right paraaortic LNs, G1-G2: bilateral parametria, G3: cervix, G4: corpus, G5-G6: endometrial tumor, H1: L’t fallopian tube, H2-H6: L’t ovarian mass, I1: R’t F-tube, I2-I8: R’t ovarian mass, J1-J2: omentum
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Endometrioid carcinoma
      
    • Histologic grade: Grade 3
    • Contralateral ovary involvement: involved
    • Tumor side ovarian surface involvement: involved
    • Contralateral ovary surface involvement: Not involved
    • Right tube involvement: absent
    • Left tube involvement: absent
    • In situ adenocarcinoma in right ＆/or left fallopian tube: absent
    • Right adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Left adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Pelvic soft tissue involvement: N/A
    • Uterine serosa involvement: Not involved
    • Omentum involvement: tumor involved
    • Uterine Cervix involvement: absent, Nabothian cysts
    • Endometrium involvement: present
    • Myometrium involvement: present and adenomyosis
    • Lymph nodes metastasis: tumor metastasis (7/33) without extracapsular extension (0/7) in total number
    • Immunohistochemistry: PAX-8(+), ER(+), WT-1(-), PR (+) and P53(wild type)
    • Ascites: positive for tumor metastasis
• 2023-03-23 Cytology - ascites
  • 32 cc red turbid ascites — Positive for malignancy
  • The smears show lymphocytes, reactive mesothelial cells and some hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2023-03-22 CXR
  • Increased bilateral lung markings.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2023-03-08 CT - abdomen
  • Indication
    • 20221215 sono: ascites, cause unknown. One hyperechoic lesion in the peritoneal cavity. Probable thickened omentum.
    • 20221221 CT: cystic adenocarcinoma of bilateral ovary is suspected. cT3cN1bM, STAGE: IIIC
  • MD CT (Aquilion Prime SP) of the abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Bi-phasic dynamic CT images were obtained during non-enhanced, portal venous phase, and delayed phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformatted isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified massive ascites and omentum cake is noted again, marked decreasing in size that is c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified two multilocular cystic mass with some septa and enhancing mural nodules in right and left lower abdomen and pelvis, measuring 11.5 cm (right) and 10.4 cm (left) in size (the largest dimension), are noted again, marked decreasing in size to 6.8 cm (right) and 5.2 cm (left).
      • Cystic adenocarcinoma of bilateral ovary S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Prior CT identified several kissing enlarged nodes in left para-aortic space, left common iliac chain, left internal iliac chain, and left external iliac chain are noted again, marked decreasing in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with near complete response.
    • Prior CT identified few poor enhancing lesions in the uterus are not noted again.
    • Others
      • There is no focal abnormality in the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, spleen & both kidneys.
        
      • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
        
      • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
        
      • There is no evidence of intrinsic or extrinsic bladder mass.
        
      • There is no focal lesion over the mesentery.
  • Impression:
    • Carcinomatosis S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Cystic adenocarcinoma of bilateral ovary S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Metastatic lymph nodes S/P C/T show near complete response.
• 2023-01-10 Cytology - ascites
  • 42 cc orange turbid ascites — Atypia
  • The smears show some lymphocytes, neutrophils, reactive mesothelial cells and only one atypical cell cluster show hyperchromatic nuclei with vacuolated cytoplasm. Follow up.
• 2022-12-27 Cell block cytology
  • 40 cc, red, cloudy — Adenocarcinoma
  • Smears and cell block show dense clusters of atypical cells admixed with lymphoplasmcytes, leukocytes and mesothelial cells.
  • IHC stain— CK7(+), CK20(-), PXA-8(+), WT-1(focal+).
• 2022-12-22 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • Ascites
  • Bilateral Ovarian mass, malignancy cannot be ruled out
  • Endometrial hyperplasia
• 2022-12-21 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: 20221215 sono: Acites, cause unknown. One hyperechoic lesion in the peritoeal cavity. Propable thickened omentum.
  • Findings:
    • There is massive ascites and omentum cake that is c/w carcinomatosis.
    • There are two multilocular cystic mass with some septa and enhancing mural nodules in right and left lower abdomen and pelvis, measuring 11.5 cm (right) and 10.4 cm (left) in size (the largest dimension).
      • Cystic adenocarcinoma of bilateral ovary （T3c) is suspected. Please correlate with CA125 and ascites cytology.
    • There are several kissing enlarged nodes in left para-aortic space, left common iliac chain, left interal iliac chain, and left external iliac chain that are c/w metastatic nodes.
      • The largest node in left common iliac chain measuring 2 cm in the largest dimension (N1b).
    • There are few poor enhancing lesions in the uterus that may be myomas. Please correlate with GYN. sonography.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3 (T_value) N:N1b (N_value) M:M0 (M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
• 2022-12-16 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, cardia, biopsy — Helicobacter-associated non-atrophic chronic gastritis
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Helicobacter-associated non-atrophic chronic gastritis
• 2022-12-15 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, mild
  • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Small amount ascites
  • One hyperechoic lesion in the peritoeal cavity. Propable thickened omentum

[surgical operation]

• 2023-08-16
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Remove Tenckhoff tube
  • Finding
    • s/p Tenckhoff tube over RLQ
    • Culture: tip*1
• 2023-03-22
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Excision of intraabdominal malignant tumor
      • HIPEC
      • Tenckhoff tube insertion
  • Finding
    • s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy
    • PCI: total = 0 (PCI = Peritoneal Cancer Index)
      • [#] region – score
      • [0] central – 0
      • 1 RU – 0
      • 2 epigastrium – 0
      • 3 LU – 0
      • 4 left flank – 0
      • [5] LL – 0
      • [6] pelvis – 0
      • [7] RL – 0
      • [8] right flank – 0
      • [9] upper jejunum – 0
      • [10] lower jejunum – 0
      • [11] upper ileum – 0
      • [12] lower ileum – 0
    • HIPEC regimen: Lipo-dox 35mg/m2 + Carboplatin AUC 5
    • Drain: 15 Fr J-VAC x2 in the pelvic cavity
• 2023-03-22
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis: Ovarian cancer
    • Frozen: Debulking surgery (hysterectomy + bil. salpingo-oopherectomy + BPLND + omentectomy)
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with bladder
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 5x4x4 cm, with enlarged mass
      • ROV: 8x8x8 cm, with papillary tumor growth
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • CDS: adhesion band to the bowel (+)
    • Ascites: bloody, about 50 ml
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal, infracolic omentectomy completed
    • After the operation, suboptimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Estimated blood loss: 850 mL
    • Blood transfusion: 2U pRBC
    • Complication: nil
• 2023-03-22
  • Surgery
    • bilateral ureter catheterization
  • Finding
    • grossly no tumor in bladder, no external compression
    • bilateral UO clean urine jet

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-07 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 4 440mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-03-14 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 4 380mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-13 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 540mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-14 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 550mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-21 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-05-30 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-04-29 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-04-09 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-03-13 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-02-19 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-01-30 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-01-03 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2023-12-14 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2023-11-13 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2023-10-20 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2023-09-28 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2023-09-04 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2023-07-24 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2023-07-04 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + [docetaxel 30mg/m2 50mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 510mg NS 250mL 2hr + [docetaxel 30mg/m2 50mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 1000mL] IP 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-05-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + [docetaxel 30mg/m2 50mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 1000mL] IP 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-04-25 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + [docetaxel 30mg/m2 50mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 2800mg + NS 1000mL] IP 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-03-21 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL IP 90min + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL IP 90min (for HIPEC in operation)

• 2023-02-23 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-01-31 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-01-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1100mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2025-04-29 ~ - Lynparza (olaparib 150mg) HS (IPD)

• 2025-04-07 ~ - Lynparza (olaparib 150mg) HS (IPD)

• 2025-02-13 ~ - Lynparza (olaparib 150mg) BIDCC (IPD)

• 2025-04-16 - Xgeva (denosumab 120mg) SC (OPD)

• 2025-03-14 - Xgeva (denosumab 120mg) SC (IPD)

• 2025-02-13 - Xgeva (denosumab 120mg) SC (IPD)

• 2025-01-07 - Xgeva (denosumab 120mg) SC (OPD)

• 2025-04-07 - PG2 Lyo Injection (polysaccharides of Astragalus membranaceus 500mg) IVD (IPD)

• 2025-03-15 - PG2 Lyo Injection (polysaccharides of Astragalus membranaceus 500mg) IVD (IPD)

• 2023-01-06 ~ undergoing (as of 2025-04-30) - Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD (OPD)

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2025-04-30

The patient is a 65-year-old woman with bilateral grade 3 ovarian endometrioid carcinoma, initially staged as FIGO IIIC (ypT3cN1b) following HIPEC and debulking on 2023-03-22, with subsequent progression to stage IV due to confirmed liver, lung, bone, adrenal, and lymph node metastases (PET 2024-12-24, MRI 2025-01-15). She received multiple lines of chemotherapy (Taxol/Carboplatin → Bevacizumab → Lipodox/Carboplatin), and is currently under maintenance therapy with Lynparza (olaparib) and supportive bone metastasis management with Xgeva (denosumab).
CA-125 shows persistent biochemical control, while CA-199 demonstrates a non-linear but generally declining trend. Latest ECOG PS is 1, indicating preserved function. However, the patient is developing chemotherapy-induced hematologic toxicity (anemia and thrombocytopenia), and hypomagnesemia persists. There is no clinical evidence of active infection, organ failure, or neurologic deterioration.

Problem 1. Metastatic ovarian endometrioid carcinoma (stage IV)

• Objective
  • Initial diagnosis: Bilateral ovarian endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3, ypT3cN1b (Pathology 2023-03-29)
    
  • Metastatic progression: Liver, lung, bone, adrenal metastases confirmed (PET 2024-12-24, MRI 2025-01-15)
    
  • ACTOnco+ identified actionable alterations: PTEN R130P, PIK3R1 R577fs (2025-01-14)
    
  • Chemotherapy course:
    • 2023: Taxol/Carboplatin ×7 + IP Cisplatin + Docetaxel + Avastin ×18
    • 2025: Lipodox/Carboplatin (Q3W), now scheduled for cycle 5 (2025-04-29)
  • Maintenance:
    • Lynparza (olaparib) 150 mg HS, since 2025-02-13 (initial BIDCC)
    • Xgeva (denosumab) monthly since 2025-01-07
  • Tumor marker trends:
    • CA-125 from 870.3 (2022-12-16) to 21.5 (2025-04-11) → sustained control
    • CA-199 from 4297.4 (2022-12-16) to 94.5 (2025-04-22) → significant decline
• Assessment
  • Disease is biochemically and radiologically stable on current regimen.
  • ACTOnco+ biomarkers support PARPi sensitivity (PTEN mutation, HRD-related).
  • No new metastatic lesions identified since 2024-12-24; stable bone involvement post-RT (2024-02-04).
  • Therapy appears aligned with NCCN 2025 ovarian cancer guidelines for stage IV recurrent/metastatic disease, with HRD-positive maintenance.
  • Tolerability remains adequate (ECOG 1), though hematologic side effects are emerging.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current regimen with Lynparza (olaparib), Lipodox/Carboplatin Q3W.
  • Consider extending dosing interval if cytopenias worsen.
  • Continue Xgeva (denosumab) monthly with calcium/magnesium supplementation.
  • Surveillance: next PET/CT and/or CA-125/CA-199 within 8 weeks.
  • If biochemical progression or new symptoms, consider switching to non-platinum therapy (e.g., weekly paclitaxel or bevacizumab rechallenge per NCCN).

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-induced anemia and thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Hb dropped from 11.5 (2025-01-14) to 8.8 g/dL (2025-04-06)
  • PLT fell from 342 (2025-01-14) to 80 ×10³/uL (2025-04-06), later down to 21 ×10³/uL (2025-04-29)
  • Reticulocyte not reported; Granocyte (G-CSF) given on 2025-04-10 and 2025-04-11
  • RBC transfusion not recorded during early April admission
• Assessment
  • Likely cumulative myelosuppression from repeated carboplatin and liposomal doxorubicin
  • Anemia is grade II (per CTCAE v5.0); thrombocytopenia has progressed to grade IV
  • No bleeding reported; hemodynamically stable
  • Potentially exacerbated by chronic disease and bone marrow infiltration
• Recommendation
  • Hold chemotherapy if PLT remains <25 ×10³/uL; reassess in 1 week
  • Consider platelet transfusion threshold if PLT <10 ×10³/uL or bleeding risk
  • Evaluate need for ESA if fatigue and Hb <10 persist
  • Monitor weekly CBC and reticulocyte count
  • Bone marrow biopsy could be considered if cytopenia persists >3 weeks off chemo

Problem 3. Hypomagnesemia

• Objective
  • Serum magnesium persistently low at 1.6 mg/dL (2025-04-06, 2025-04-29)
  • Received MgSO4 and MgO supplementation during hospitalization (2025-04-07 onward)
• Assessment
  • Likely secondary to long-term platinum-based therapy, and compounded by denosumab (Xgeva)
  • No neuromuscular or cardiac symptoms documented
  • Patient tolerates oral and IV supplementation without complication
• Recommendation
  • Continue oral MgO 250 mg BID
  • Monitor serum Mg weekly during chemotherapy cycles
  • Add IV MgSO4 1–2 g IV PRN if serum Mg <1.5 mg/dL or symptomatic
  • Evaluate calcium and phosphorus levels concurrently

Problem 4. Chronic viral hepatitis B (resolved/controlled carrier)

• Objective
  • Anti-HBs: 970.06 mIU/mL (2025-01-15), Anti-HBc: reactive
  • HBsAg: nonreactive; ALT/AST stable (ALT 22, AST 27 on 2025-04-29)
  • Receiving Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD since 2023-01-06
• Assessment
  • No active hepatitis flare or liver dysfunction
  • HBV prophylaxis appropriate and ongoing
  • No impact on chemotherapy regimen
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD
  • Monitor ALT, AST, HBsAg, and HBV DNA every 3–6 months
  • Coordinate with hepatology if ALT/AST elevations or discontinuation considered

Problem 5. Cancer-related fatigue and insomnia

• Objective
  • Reports of fatigue and weakness for 10 days (ROS 2025-04-29)
  • ECOG PS remains 1
  • Insomnia listed as comorbidity; no sedative/hypnotics documented
  • PG2 (Astragalus polysaccharide) given for fatigue
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial: disease burden, anemia, chemotherapy, psychological stress
  • PG2 use is based on Taiwanese supportive care practice, evidence limited but acceptable
• Recommendation
  • Continue PG2 if patient perceives benefit
  • Consider sleep hygiene counseling or short-course zolpidem if insomnia persists
  • Reassess fatigue after anemia correction
  • Refer to psycho-oncology if fatigue and sleep disturbance persist >1 month

2023-05-17

• The patient’s vital signs are stable, labs are largely within normal limits, and no significant adverse reactions have been reported. A review of the PharmaCloud database shows that all of the patient’s recent medications were prescribed by our hospital, and no medication reconciliation issues were identified.

2023-04-26

[assessment]

• On 2023-04-26, lab results showed normal blood cell counts, electrolytes, liver, and kidney function levels, as well as stable vital signs on the TPR panel since this hospitalization.
• The patient experienced no significant discomfort other than mild abdominal distension following normal saline infusion via the IP tube. Naproxen was administered to relieve the abdominal pain in the IP wound area.
• The patient’s underlying condition of hepatitis B (anti-HBc positive) is being adequately treated with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).
• According to the PharmaCloud database, all recent medications were prescribed at our hospital, and no medication reconciliation issues were identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-04-29 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Moderate voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2025-03-13 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Adenocarcinoma of proximal transverse colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation. Some poor enhancing nodules in liver. Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with ascites.
    • Bil. minimal pleural effusion. Some nodules in bil. lungs.
    • Renal cysts (up to 9mm).
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation. Peritoneal carcinomatosis, lung and liver metastases with ascites and pleural effusion.
• 2025-02-14 Shoulder Rt
  • Few sclerotic nodules projecting at right humeral head are noted.
  • There is no identifiable osteoblastic or osteolytic bony lesion recognized in the current radiography. Please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
• 2024-12-13 Color fundus photography
  • Clinical diagnosis: HZO
  • Report: f’D: media clear, c/d 0.4 ou, no vitritis, retina no infiltration,
• 2024-09-09 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Low density nodule at splenic hilum measuring 0.6cm is found. (Se301 IM48). Another soft tissue nodule attached to transverse colon measuring 2.24cm is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-04-29, the lesions are new. Peritoneal seeding is considered.
    • Left adrenal nodule measuring 1.23cm is found. (Se301 Im56).
    • s/p Right hemicolectomy.
    • Minimal ascites at pelvic cavity is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
  • IMP:
    • Colon cancer s/p right hemicolectomy with recurrent/residual tumor at peritoneal space. Suggest further treatment.
• 2024-06-05 CXR
  • A calcification at RUQ.
• 2024-05-17 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, proximal ascending colon, laparoscopic right hemicolectomy — Adenocarcinoma
    • Resection margins, bilateral, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (3/30)
    • Appendix — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC pathologic stage — pT4aN1b, stage IIIB, if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
    • Specimen site: ascending colon, terminal ileum and appendix
    • Specimen size: (a) A-colon: 21.3 cm in length, up to 8 cm in circumference, (b) Terminal ileum: 2.8 cm in length, 2.2 cm in diameter and (c) Appendix: 6 cm in length, 0.6 cm in diameter
    • Tumor size: 4.7 cm
    • Tumor location: proximal ascending colon, 3 and 12.5 cm away from bilateral resection margins
    • Tumor appearance: annular ulcerative mass
    • Depth of invasion grossly: visceral peritoneum
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: ileum + colonic margin, A2: appendix, A3-A12: tumor + serosa (ink), A13: tumor, A14-A18: lymph nodes
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: adenocarcinoma with tumor necrosis
    • Histology Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: visceral peritoneum
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present
    • Perineural invasion: Present
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: NOT present
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: involved
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: metastatic adenocarcinoma (3/30)
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: N/A
    • Extranodal involvement: present (3/3)
    • Pathological TNM Stage: pT4aN1b
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: N/A
    • Additional pathologic findings: not identified
    • TNM descriptors: N/A
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A
    • Immunohistochemistry: EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and MLH1(+) for tumor
• 2024-05-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (94 - 42) / 94 = 55.32%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 55
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dilated LA
    • Mild MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-05-14 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
• 2024-05-10 CT - chest
  • Indication: A-colon cancer, for pre-op evaluation and staging
  • Impression: no abnormality in the lungs. moderate CAD.
• 2024-05-06 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Tumor, 90 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Compatible with adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture compatible with adenocarcinoma characterized by a few atypical epithelial nests show enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei, embedded within much necrotic debris as well as some benign colon mucosa tissue. According to image (CT shows 5.1 cm tumor, cT4aN1bM0) and scope (4 cm tumor) findings, it is compatible with adenocarcinoma. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2024-04-29 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Soft tissue mass at right ascending colon with extraluminal extension is found up to 5.1cm in largest dimension. (se701 Im42). Colon cancer with peritoneal seeding is considered.
    • Enlarged left adrenal gland nodularl lesion is found up to 1.7cm is found. r/o adenoma.
    • Tiny hepatic cyst at left lateral segment up to 1.06cm in largest dimension is found.
  • Imp:
    • Colon cancer at ascending colon with peritoneal extension?
• 2024-04-26 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • moderate increased brightness.
      • one 1.0cm anechoic lesion with PAE at S3.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • negative
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • negative
    • Kidney:
      • heterogenous echotexture of bilateral kidneys and several anechoic lesions with PAE in bilateral kidneys, size around 1.0~1.4cm.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially body and tail
    • Spleen:
      • negative
    • Ascites:
      • focal fluid accumulation at RLQ area.
    • Others:
      • one focal wall thickening at RLQ area, at least 4cm in length and some focal ascites nearby.
  • Diagnosis:
    • suspicous, Colon lesion(A-colon) with focal ascites
    • Fatty liver, moderate
    • Liver cyst, S3
    • Parenchymal renal disease and renal cyst, bilateral
    • pancreatic body and tail masked by gas.
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with other image or CFS.

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-05 SOAP Gastroenterology Zhao YouCheng
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

• 2025-03-10 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for Low-level helium-neon laser therapy (LLLT)
    • This 77-year-old womna has Adenocarcinoma of proximal transverse colon, locally advanced and direct invasion of omentum, status post laparoscpic right hemicolectomy on 2024-05-16, pT4aN1b(3/30), G2, LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+), stage IIIB, status post FOLFOX, progression, s/p palliative chemotherapy with Avatin/FOLFIRI Q2W.
    • She suffered from herpes zoster at left side of face, so regular follow-up at our dermatology, we need your for Low-level helium-neon laser therapy (LLLT). Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from post- herpetic neuralgia for months.
    • Imp: Post herpetic neralagia
    • Suggestion: Arrange He-Na laser III
• 2025-02-14 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for Low-level helium-neon laser therapy (LLLT)
  • A
    • This patient suffered from post herpetic neuralgia on L’t face for months.
    • Imp: Post herpetic neuralgia
    • Suggestion: Arrange He-Na laser
• 2025-01-23 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for Low-level helium-neon laser therapy (LLLT)
    • She suffered from herpes zoster at left side of face, so regular follow-up at our dermatology.
  • A
    • Imp: Post herpetic neuralgia
    • Plan:
      • Arrange Low level laser therapy QW 246 or QW135
      • Keep oral and topical medication as Dr. Wang’s OPD
• 2025-01-03 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • for Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, left eye evaluation.
    • She suffered from herpes zoster at left side of face, and Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, left eye, so we need your evaluation. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • BCVA OD 0.3x-7.0/-1.0x85 OS 0.2x-11.0/-3.0x155
    • PT 18/24 mmHg, IC 17/16 mmHg
    • S: stinging sensation
    • O
      • AC D/clear os, deep/clear od
      • LEnS: NS++ CO++ PSC OS>OD
      • F’D: media clear, c/d 0.4 os, no vitritis, retina no infiltration, no obvoius vasculitis os
    • A:
      • HZO stable
    • P:
      • tetracycline oph oint bid for eye and eyelid
      • obs visual acuity, if blurred vision occur, call us again or come back to opd
• 2024-12-09 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3, Rash > Acute peripheral severe pain (8-10), chief complaint of left eye herpes zoster SINCE 3 DAYS AGO. Swelling and pain, vomited once just now, started chemotherapy 5 DAYS AGO. ULTRACET INDUCED?
    • PMH: COLON CANCER. Status post operation, now under chemotherapy, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus. No known drug allergies.
  • A
    • S: Left herpes zoster for 2 days, vomits after taking antiviral medication.
      • PMH: Colon cancer, Diabetes Mellitus positive, Hypertension positive.
      • Ophthalmology history: negative.
      • No known allergies.
    • O:
      • Near visual acuity 20/30 OD (right eye), 20/40 OS (left eye)
      • Intraocular pressure 17.2 mmHg (right eye), 18.5 mmHg (left eye)
      • Vesicles along the left V1 dermatome (area of skin supplied by the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve).
      • Hutchinson’s sign positive (vesicles on the tip or side of the nose, indicating potential involvement of the nasociliary nerve and increased risk of ocular involvement).
      • Conjunctiva: normal appearance OD, mild injection (redness) OS.
      • Cornea: clear OU (both eyes).
      • Anterior chamber: deep and clear OU.
      • Lens: Nuclear sclerosis ++ OU (mild clouding of the lens in both eyes).
      • Fundus: Cup-to-disc ratio = 0.3 OU (normal optic nerve cupping in both eyes).
      • No vitritis/vasculitis/retinitis OS (no inflammation of the vitreous humor, blood vessels, or retina in the left eye).
    • A:
      • Left V1 herpes zoster, no Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) at present (no current inflammation of the eye itself).
    • P:
      • May continue current ophthalmologic medication.
      • Consider changing the current antiviral agent due to the patient’s intolerance (vomiting).
      • Informed the patient of the risk of Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN).
      • Return as soon as possible if signs or symptoms worsen.
• 2024-12-08 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3, Local redness and swelling > Facial cellulitis, periorbital region. Two days ago, forehead and scalp started to become red and swollen after applying WanJinYou (a type of medicated balm) for headache.
    • Left eye redness, swelling, and discomfort, blurred vision (+).
    • Allergy history: No known allergies.
    • Past Medical History: Adenocarcinoma of the proximal transverse colon, locally advanced with direct invasion of the omentum, status post laparoscopic right hemicolectomy on 2024-05-16, pT4aN1b(3/30), Grade 2, Lymphovascular Invasion (+), Perineural Invasion (+), Circumferential Resection Margin (+), stage IIIB.
  • A
    • S:
      • Consultation for suspected Varicella Zoster Ophthalmicus (VZO) in the left eye.
      • Past Medical History: Adenocarcinoma of the proximal transverse colon, locally advanced with direct invasion of the omentum, status post laparoscopic right hemicolectomy on 2024-05-16, pT4aN1b(3/30), Grade 2, Lymphovascular Invasion (+), Perineural Invasion (+), Circumferential Resection Margin (+), stage IIIB.
      • Ophthalmology history: nil (nothing significant).
    • O:
      • No Hutchinson’s sign (vesicles on the tip or side of the nose).
      • No corneal desensitization.
      • Best Corrected Visual Acuity:
      • OD (right eye) 0.5 with -8.25 sphere/-1.00 cylinder axis 80 degrees.
      • OS (left eye) 0.3 with -12.75 sphere/-0.50 cylinder axis 45 degrees.
      • Intraocular pressure 13 mmHg (right eye) / 13 mmHg (left eye).
      • Pupils: 3+ (reactive) / 3+ (reactive), no relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD).
      • Conjunctiva: normal appearance OD / injected (red) OS, mild eyelid edema superiorly OS.
      • Cornea: clear OD / very mild epithelial defect at the periphery OS.
      • Anterior chamber: deep and clear OU (both eyes).
      • Lens: Cortical opacity ++ OD (moderate clouding of the outer layer of the lens) / Posterior subcapsular cataract +, Cortical opacity +, nuclear sclerosis + OS (cataract types in the left eye).
      • Fundus: no Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN) sign, no vasculitis/vitritis, no diabetic macular retinopathy (DMR) OS.
    • A:
      • V1 Herpes zoster (no obvious ocular involvement sign now) OS (Herpes zoster affecting the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve on the left side, but currently no clear signs of involvement of the eye itself).
    • P:
      • Systemic acyclovir as per your expertise + Sinomin (ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution) 1 drop four times a day OS + tetracycline 1 capsule by mouth twice a day for skin lesion OS.
      • Panadol (acetaminophen) for pain control 1 tablet as needed every 6 hours.
      • Inform patient of the risk of ARN, return if sudden visual loss / progressive pain.
      • Outpatient department follow-up on 2024/12/11.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-05-16
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
  • Finding
    • A large locally advanced cancer was located at proximal T-colon with exposur of ulcerative tumor surface on colon all and direct invasion of omentum
    • Right hemicolectomy was carried our smoothly. Blood loss was about 15ml.
    • Anastomosis was achieved using functional end-to-end stapler method+ silk+ TISSEEL 4ml.
    • A drain in right subhepatic site

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3785mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3780mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3780mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-25 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-04-30

This 77-year-old woman with stage IIIB adenocarcinoma of the proximal transverse colon (pT4aN1b, G2, LVI+, PNI+, CRM+), status post right hemicolectomy (2024-05-16), has demonstrated peritoneal recurrence with progression to carcinomatosis and liver/lung metastases (CT 2025-03-13). After an initial FOLFOX course, chemotherapy was shifted to FOLFIRI plus Avastin (bevacizumab) from 2024-09-26 to 2025-03-10. Currently admitted for ascites and symptomatic hyponatremia (Na 116 mmol/L on 2025-04-29), she shows signs of persistent inflammation, hypoalbuminemia, normocytic anemia, and poorly controlled hyperglycemia, raising concern for further cancer progression, possible infection, and nutritional compromise.

Problem 1. Peritoneal carcinomatosis and metastatic colon adenocarcinoma

• Objective
  • Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma, pT4aN1b, G2, LVI+, PNI+, CRM+ (Pathology 2024-05-17).
    
  • Progression despite FOLFOX, switched to FOLFIRI + bevacizumab (from 2024-09-26 to 2025-03-10).
    
  • Abdominal CT showed peritoneal seeding, liver and lung metastases, pleural effusion (CT 2025-03-13).
    
  • CA-199 elevated to 3614 U/mL and CEA to 909.4 ng/mL (Lab 2025-04-29), showing rapid tumor marker progression (CEA was 204.3 ng/mL on 2024-12-24).
    
  • Ascites with malignant cytologic profile: high WBC (1841/μL), neutrophilic predominance (55%), turbid fluid (Lab 2025-04-29).
• Assessment
  • The patient has chemotherapy-refractory disease with peritoneal, liver, and lung metastasis.
    
  • Ascitic cytology and clinical symptoms (bloating, hypoalbuminemia, inflammation) suggest active peritoneal disease.
    
  • Rising tumor markers suggest poor response to current treatment, in line with disease progression.
    
  • The ECOG PS remains 2, suggesting some preserved functional capacity but reduced reserve.
    
  • RAS mutation (KRAS G12V) identified (Genetic 2024-12-03), indicating non-eligibility for EGFR inhibitors; BRAF wild-type.
• Recommendation
  • Consider consultation for salvage or palliative treatment discussion, including options like TAS-102 or regorafenib.
    
  • Consider repeat imaging to assess current disease extent (CT abdomen/chest).
    
  • Continue symptom management: diuretics (furosemide), paracentesis as needed, albumin support.
    
  • Consider hospice or palliative transition if patient and family goals shift to comfort.

Problem 2. Hyponatremia

• Objective
  • Serum Na persistently low: 116 mmol/L (2025-04-29), 123 mmol/L (2025-04-23), nadir 115 mmol/L (2024-12-09).
    
  • Currently receiving 3% saline at 25 mL/hr (Admission note 2025-04-29).
    
  • Clear consciousness with PS 2 (Exam 2025-04-29), no seizures or altered sensorium.
    
  • Hypoalbuminemia (2.2 g/dL), elevated CRP (11.9 mg/dL), and ascites suggest third-spacing as contributing factor.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial hyponatremia: dilutional (third-spacing, hypoalbuminemia), possibly SIADH from malignancy, or renal compromise.
    
  • No signs of acute neurologic dysfunction - this supports slow correction strategy.
    
  • Some improvement trend under hypertonic saline expected, pending repeat labs.
• Recommendation
  • Continue 3% saline at current rate with careful Na monitoring Q6H.
    
  • Monitor fluid balance and avoid rapid correction (>8–10 mmol/L/24h).
    
  • Evaluate for SIADH markers (urine osmolality, urine sodium if available).
    
  • Address underlying contributors: infection, tumor progression, low albumin.

Problem 3. Anemia and leukocytosis

• Objective
  • Hb: 8.4 g/dL; HCT: 25.2%; normocytic indices (MCV 78.5 fL) (Lab 2025-04-29).
    
  • WBC elevated at 19.90 x10^3/uL with neutrophilic shift (89.9%) (Lab 2025-04-29).
    
  • History of progressive anemia: Hb ranged from 8.4–10.8 g/dL since 2025-01-14.
    
  • No overt GI bleeding or hemolysis.
    
  • CRP: 11.9 mg/dL, suggesting inflammatory component.
• Assessment
  • Anemia is likely anemia of chronic disease (ACD) due to malignancy/inflammation.
    
  • Iron studies and reticulocyte count recently not available; no recent transfusion record yet.
    
  • Leukocytosis may reflect tumor-related inflammation or early occult infection.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor Hb trend; consider transfusion if Hb <8 g/dL or symptomatic.
    
  • Iron, B12, folate, and reticulocyte count recommended to exclude concurrent deficiency.
    
  • Continue infection surveillance (cultures, repeat CRP/procalcitonin).
    
  • Evaluate for ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent) if anemia becomes symptomatic and other causes excluded.

Problem 4. Hyperglycemia

• Objective
  • Glucose: 228 mg/dL (2025-04-29), 297 mg/dL (2025-04-29 16:49), 181–257 mg/dL on 2025-04-30.
    
  • DM history, on oral agents: Glucophage (metformin), Trajenta (linagliptin), repaglinide.
    
  • Current steroid use not documented.
• Assessment
  • Glucose levels are persistently above goal for non-critically ill hospitalized patients.
    
  • Stress, infection, inflammation, and systemic illness (esp. cancer) contribute.
    
  • May impair healing and increase risk of infection.
• Recommendation
  • Initiate sliding scale insulin coverage during hospitalization.
    
  • Evaluate HbA1c post-discharge for longer-term management adjustment.
    
  • Reassess oral agent safety based on renal function and food intake.

Problem 5. Hypoalbuminemia and nutritional compromise

• Objective
  • Serum albumin 2.2 g/dL (Lab 2025-04-29), previously 3.5 g/dL (2025-01-14).
    
  • Weight on admission: 54.8 kg, BMI 23.8.
    
  • Evidence of ascites and cancer-related cachexia.
    
  • Poor appetite noted in ROS (Admission 2025-04-29).
• Assessment
  • Hypoalbuminemia likely due to systemic inflammation, liver metastases, protein-losing ascites, and poor intake.
    
  • Contributes to ascites, edema risk, impaired healing.
    
  • No signs of severe muscle wasting on physical exam.
• Recommendation
  • Nutritional support with high-protein diet, oral supplements if tolerable.
    
  • Consider nutrition consult and calorie/protein intake monitoring.
    
  • Monitor albumin trend and prealbumin if available.

2024-08-23

[CEA and CA199 doubling: consider updating imaging]

Hyponatremia and hypomagnesemia were observed and appropriately supplemented.

• 2024-08-22 Na (Sodium) 127 mmol/L
• 2024-08-22 Mg (Magnesium) 1.5 mg/dL

The patient has received 3 sessions of FOLFOX (with 80% oxaliplatin dose) at approximately 28-day intervals, with the last session on 2024-08-22. The eGFR has remained around 70 ml/min/1.73m² over the past few months, so no dose adjustment is needed.

Notably, both CEA and CA199 markers have doubled in the past month, suggesting that updating imaging may be necessary to assess disease progression.

• 2024-08-13 CEA (NM) 7.470 ng/ml

• 2024-07-09 CEA (NM) 2.764 ng/ml

• 2024-06-14 CEA (NM) 4.450 ng/ml

• 2024-04-27 CEA 118.16 ng/ml

• 2024-08-13 CA-199 (NM) 53.183 U/ml

• 2024-07-09 CA-199 (NM) 24.645 U/ml

• 2024-06-14 CA-199 (NM) 46.408 U/ml

700457429

250429

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-05 ~ 2025-04-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic tail, moderately differentiated, with gastric invasion, liver, paraaortic lymph nodes and right lower lung metastases, cT3N2M1, stage IV, with weakness and cachexia status, status post chemotherapy with Gemcitabine + Abraxane (2025/04/24), ECOG: 3
    • Pancreatic tail cancer with gastric invasion and metastasis.
    • Pancreatic tail cancer with para-aortic lymph nodes metasatses.
    • Pancreatic tail cancer with liver metastases
    • Pancreatic tail cancer with cachexia and weakness, after PPN support.
    • Anemia, due to pancreatic tail cancer with gastric invasion and metastasis with bleeding related, status post blood transfusion.
    • Pancreatic tail cancer with RLL metastasis.
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Left proximal fibular fracture, after splint immobilization.
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, under medication.
  • CC
    • Tarry stool passage for 1 week.
  • Present illness history
    • This 76-year-old male, with a medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cerebral infarction, under medication at our META and NEU OPD.
    • He had suffered from tarry stool for one week, associated with poor intake, frequent dizziness, generalized weakness that progressed to acute disability to walk and repeated falling down accident. On 2025/04/05, he was sent to our ER.
    • During evalluation, his vital signs showed blood pressure of 107/53 mmHg, pulse rate of 87 bpm, body temperature of 35.1°C, respiratory rate of 18 per minute, and a one-touch blood glucose of 213 mg/dL. On physical examination, he was conscious with E4V5M6, had pale conjunctiva, a soft abdomen without obvious tenderness, and reduced muscle power: 5/4+ in upper limbs and 4/3 in lower limbs (right/left). Swelling was noted in both knees and the left hand. Laboratory tests revealed WBC 9160/μL with neutrophils 73.2% and lymphocytes 17.0%, CRP 1.5 mg/dL, hemoglobin 5.7 g/dL, BUN 51 mg/dL, creatinine 2.22 mg/dL, eGFR 30.76 mL/min/1.73m², and stool occult blood 4+. Chest X-ray showed ground glass opacities in bilateral lower lungs. Bilateral knee X-ray revealed an old fracture of the left proximal fibula. Management included transfusion of 4 units of LPRBC, administration of PPI with pantoprazole 40 mg ST, hydration with Taita No.5 at 100 mL/hr, and splint protection.
    • Under the impression of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, acute kidney injury likely and an old left fibular fracture, he was admitted on 2025/04/05 for further management.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Initially he was admitted to GI section and received NPO, IV hydration with PRBCs transfusion and PPI treatment for GI bleeding with severe anemia and pain control with analgesic agent for his leg pain. The upper GI panendoscopy revealed 1.Gastric ulcerative mass, suspicious malignancy, from upper body to middle body, GC, s/p biopsy 2.Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A 3. Gastritis, antrum and body.
    • Tumor makers survey also found elevated CEA 46.05 ng/mL, CA199 2160.17 U/mL. The Orthopedics was consulted to remove splint because of significant discomfort.
    • The Abdominal CT showed: 1. Large infiltrative tumors in left upper abdomen (pancreatic tail, spleen and kidney), thickening wall at gastric body and ulceration, r/o pancreatic malignancy with adjacet organ invasion. 2. Liver and paraaortic lymph nodes metastasis. 3. Right lower lung tumor, r/o lung metastasis. 4. Left renal venous thrombosis/invasion.
    • The pathology of stomach biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, initially advanced gastric cancer was the impression. Then Oncology was consulted for further chemotherapy planning but he hesitated for further treatment initally. Then Hospice department was consulted by requestion of patient for further hospice care.
    • Bone scan was arranged and showed 1. Two faint hot spots in the lateral aspect of the left rib cage, and increased activity in soft tissue of the left lower leg, probably post-traumatic change. 2. Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some T- and L-spine, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, and hips.
    • After detail discussion in our GI cancer multidisciplinary conference, advanced pancreatic tail cancer with direct GI invasion was the conclusion. Finally he accepted chemotherapy after family conference and GS was consulted for Port-A insertion on 2025/04/17.
    • He was transferred to Oncology ward on 2025/04/23. Because of anemia with persistent weakness and malaise, he received transfusion LPRBC 2u since 2025/04/24 to 2025/04/25 and we arranged chemotherapy with modified dose of Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel on 2025/04/24, for old age with malnutrition and weakness. HBsAg showed negative, Anti-HCV showed negative and Anti-HBc showed Reactive on 2025/04/24.
    • He had mild GI upset and diarrhea, but no significant nausea or vomiting found. He also received self-paid Fulphila injection on 2025/04/25 for neutropenia prophylaxis. He was finally discharegd on 2025/04/28 under relative acceptable condition. He will returned to our OPD next week for follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1.5# QID 7D
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD 7D
    • loperamide 2mg 2# PRNQ4H 7D if diarrhea

700570920

250429

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-25 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, hysterectomy — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 3. IHC stains: p53 (wild type), Napsin-A (-), PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact).
    • Uterus, myometrium, hysterectomy —- tumor invasion > 1/2 thickness
    • Uterus, cervix, hysterectomy — tumor invades stroma of endocervix
    • Lymph nodes, bilateral pelvic, dissection — metastatic carcinoma (2/31), for details, see microscopic description.
    • Lymph node, bilateral para-aortic, dissection — free (0/12).
    • Adnexae, bilateral, salpingo-oophorectomy — free
    • pT2 pN1a (if cM0); for staging, see cancer protocol and NOTE N
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral lymph node dissection + bilateral para-aortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)       
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Tumor Site - Endometrium
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 2.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 2.0 x 1.0 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for formalin fixation: S2025-3671: A1: left iliac LN; A2-3: left obturator LN; A4: right iliac LN; A5: right obturator LN; A6: left para-aortic LN; A7: right para-aortic LN; A8-9: right adnexa; A10-11: left adnexa; A12: cervix; A13-21: endometiral tumor and myometrium; A22: omentum; A23: rectum mesentery.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • see below: CAP endometrial cancer protocol. Uterus_5.1.0.0.REL_CAPCP Reporting Template
    • Protocol Posting Date: December 2024
    • Select a single response unless otherwise indicated.
    • CASE SUMMARY: (ENDOMETRIUM) 
    • Standard(s): AJCC 8, FIGO 2009 Staging (2018 Annual Report), FIGO 2023 Staging
    • CLINICAL
      • Clinical History: Not known
    • SPECIMEN
      • Uterus: 9 x 6 x 4 cm; endometrial exophytic tumor: 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm, invading endocervix and 1.5 cm from cervix resection margin. Cervix: 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm. Left ovary: 3 x 2 x 1.5 cm, left tube: 5.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm; right ovary: 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm, right tube: 5.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm.
      • Procedure (select all that apply): Gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral lymph node dissection + bilateral para-aortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)
        • For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
      • Specimen Integrity: Intact
    • TUMOR
      • Tumor Size:
        • Greatest gross dimension (if mass) in Centimeters (cm): 6 cm
        • Additional Dimension in Centimeters (cm): 4 x 2 cm
        • Greatest microscopic dimension (if no mass) in Centimeters (cm): 6 cm
        • Additional Dimension in Centimeters (cm): 4 x 2 cm
      • Histologic Type: Endometrioid carcinoma
        • Histologic Type Comment: none
      • Histologic Grade: FIGO grade 3 (endometrioid carcinoma)
      • Molecular Type:
        • MMR Immunohistochemistry: Intact nuclear expression of MLH1, PMS2, MSH2 and MSH6
        • Microsatellite Instability (MSI) Testing: Not performed
        • MSI Testing Method (required only if applicable): Not applicable (not performed)
        • p53 Status:
          • p53 Immunohistochemistry: Normal (wild-type) expression
          • TP53 Mutation Testing: Not performed
        • POLE Status: POLE testing cannot be performed / not available
      • Myometrial Invasion (required only if applicable): Present, outer half (greater than or equal to 50%)
        • Specify Percentage: 80 %
        • Myometrial Invasion Comment: 2 mm from serosal surface
      • Adenomyosis: Not identified
      • Uterine Serosal Involvement: Not identified
      • Lower Uterine Segment Involvement: Present, myoinvasive
      • Cervical Involvement: Cervical stromal invasion
      • Percentage of Cervical Wall Involved: Specify percentage: 30 %
      • Other Tissue / Organ Involvement: Not applicable (no other tissues / organs submitted)
      • Peritoneal / Pelvic Washings / Ascitic Fluid: N2025-00703 - Negative for malignant cells
      • Lymphatic and / or Vascular Invasion: Present, Greater than or equal to 5 foci
        • Tumor Comment: none
    • MARGINS
      • Margin Status (required only if cervix and / or parametrium / paracervix is involved by carcinoma): All margins negative for carcinoma
      • Closest Margin(s) to Carcinoma (select all that apply): Ectocervical (specify location, if possible): 1.5 cm, Parametrial (specify location, if possible): 0.5 cm
      • Distance from Carcinoma to Closest Margin: Specify in Millimeters (mm): Exact distance: 5 mm, parametrium
      • Margin Comment: none
    • REGIONAL LYMPH NODES (Note L)
      • Regional Lymph Node Status#: Regional lymph nodes present, Tumor present in pelvic lymph node(s)
      • Pelvic Lymph Nodes:
        • Total Number of Pelvic Nodes with Macrometastasis (greater than 2 mm) (sentinel and non-sentinel): Exact number: 2
        • Total Number of Pelvic Nodes with Micrometastasis (greater than 0.2 mm up to 2 mm and / or greater than 200 cells) (sentinel and non-sentinel): Exact number: 0
        • Total Number of Pelvic Nodes with Isolated Tumor Cells (less than or equal to 0.2 mm, or clusters of cells less than or equal to 200 cells) (reported only if applicable): Exact number: 0
        • Laterality of Pelvic Node(s) with Tumor (select all that apply): Right non-sentinel: 1, Left non-sentinel: 1
        • Size of Largest Pelvic Nodal Metastatic Deposit: Specify in Millimeters (mm): Specify exact size: 18 x 11 x 11 mm
      • Para-aortic Nodes:
        • Total Number of Para-aortic Nodes with Macrometastasis (greater than 2 mm) (sentinel and non-sentinel): Exact number: 0
        • Total Number of Para-aortic Nodes with Micrometastasis (greater than 0.2 mm up to 2 mm and / or greater than 200 cells) (sentinel and non-sentinel): Exact number: 0
        • Total Number of Para-aortic Nodes with Isolated Tumor Cells (less than or equal to 0.2 mm, or clusters of cells less than or equal to 200 cells) (required only if applicable): Exact number: 0
      • Lymph Nodes Examined:
        • Total Number of Pelvic Nodes Examined (sentinel and non-sentinel): Exact number: 31
        • Number of Pelvic Sentinel Nodes Examined (required only if applicable): Not applicable
        • Total Number of Para-aortic Nodes Examined (sentinel and non-sentinel): Exact number: 12
      • Regional Lymph Node Comment: S2025-3671: A1: left iliac LN (0/8); A2-3: left obturator LN (1/8) no extranodal extension; A4: right iliac LN (0/10); A5: right obturator LN (1/5) no extranodal extension; A6: left para-aortic LN (0/5); A7: right para-aortic LN (0/7).
    • DISTANT METASTASIS
      • Distant Site(s) Involved, if applicable: Not applicable
      • Omentum: free
      • Other (specify): rectum mesentery: free
    • pTNM CLASSIFICATION (AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Reporting of pT, pN, and (when applicable) pM categories is based on information available to the pathologist at the time the report is issued. As per the AJCC (Chapter 1, 8th Ed.) it is the managing physician’s responsibility to establish the final pathologic stage based upon all pertinent information, including but potentially not limited to this pathology report.
      • Modified Classification (required only if applicable): Not applicable
      • pT Category: pT2: Tumor invading the stromal connective tissue of the cervix but not extending beyond the uterus.
      • T Suffix (required only if applicable): Not applicable
      • pN Category: pN1a: Regional lymph node metastasis (greater than 2.0 mm in diameter) to pelvic lymph nodes
      • N Suffix (required only if applicable): Not applicable
      • pM Category (required only if confirmed pathologically): Not applicable - pM cannot be determined from the submitted specimen(s)
      • Involvement of pelvic serosal structures (cul-de-sac, urinary bladder, sigmoid serosa) is classified as stage pT3a, while involvement of the omentum and abdominal peritoneum is considered pM1 disease.
    • FIGO STAGE
      • FIGO Stage (FIGO 2009 Staging / 2018 FIGO Cancer Report): IIIC: Metastases to pelvic and / or para-aortic lymph nodes
      • FIGO Stage (2023 Staging for Cancer of the Endometrium): IIIC1ii: Macrometastasis (to pelvic nodes)
    • ADDITIONAL FINDINGS
      • Additional Findings (select all that apply): None identified
    • SPECIAL STUDIES :
      • For reporting molecular testing, immunohistochemistry, and other cancer biomarker testing results, the CAP gynecologic origin biomarker template should be used. Pending biomarker studies should be listed in the Comments section of this report.
      • IHC stains: S2025-03044 (D＆C specimen): CK5/6 (-), p40 (-), CD56 (-), vimentin (-), p16 (-), ER (+, 90%, strong intensity), PR (+, 70% moderate intensity), PAX-8 (+); S2025-3671: IHC stains: p53 (wild type), Napsin-A (-), PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact).
    • TEST(S) PERFORMED
      • Testing Performed on Block Number(s) (specify): S2025-3044 and S2025-3671A13
      • Specimen Type: Resection
      • Block Fixation and Processing: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded
      • Appropriate Controls Verified: Yes
      • Immunohistochemical Tests Performed (select all that apply):
        • Estrogen Receptor (ER) Status: Positive
          • Percentage of Cells with Nuclear Positivity: 90 %
          • Average Intensity of Staining: strong
          • Alternate Scoring System (specify system and result): none.
          • Test Type: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared (specify test / vendor): Roche Ventana Ultra
          • Primary Antibody: SP1
        • Progesterone Receptor (PgR) Status: Positive
          • Percentage of Cells with Nuclear Positivity: 70 %
          • Average Intensity of Staining: Moderate
          • Alternate Scoring System (specify system and result): none
          • Test Type: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared (specify test / vendor): Roche Ventana Ultra
          • Primary Antibody: 1E2
        • HER2 Status: not performed
          • HER2 Comment: none.
        • Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Status: not applicable.
          • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Interpretation for Mismatch Repair (MMR) Proteins: No loss of nuclear expression of MMR proteins: low probability of microsatellite instability-high
          • p53 Status: Normal (wild-type) expression
          • PD-L1 Status: not applicable
    • ADDITIONAL TESTS PERFORMED
      • HER2 by in situ Hybridization: Not performed
      • Microsatellite Instability (MSI) Interpretation: Not performed
      • MLH1 Promoter Methylation Analysis: Not performed
      • Image Analysis: Not performed
  • NOTE N. FIGO Staging
    • In 2023, the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) released a new staging system for endometrial carcinoma, which includes non-anatomic variables such as tumor histotype (aggressive versus non-aggressive), tumor grade, lymphovascular space invasion, and molecular classification.[1,2] There has been considerable debate about and criticism of this system as the incorporation of these “non-anatomical” parameters, some of which are controversial or poorly reproducible, poses significant challenges in accurate reporting of endometrial cancer with the potential for major negative impact on optimal patient management.[3,4] In the absence of robust supporting evidence and wide acceptance for the proposed changes, the CAP has elected to revert to the 2009 FIGO staging (FIGO 2018 Cancer Report)[5] and make both the 2023 and 2009 FIGO staging systems optional reporting elements until more data becomes available.
    • References
      • Berek JS, Matias-Gulu X, Creutzberg C, et al.; Endometrial Cancer Staging Subcommittee, FIGO Women’s Cancer Committee. FIGO staging of endometrial cancer: 2023. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2023;162:383-394.
      • Gaffney D, Matias-Guiu X, Mutch D, et al. 2023 FIGO staging system for endometrial cancer: The evolution of the revolution. Gynecol Oncol. 2024;184:245-253.
      • McCluggage WG, Bosse T, Gilks CB, et al. FIGO 2023 endometrial cancer staging: too much, too soon? Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2024;34:138-143.
      • Espinosa I, D’Angelo E, Prat J. Endometrial carcinoma: 10 years of TCGA (the cancer genome atlas): A critical reappraisal with comments on FIGO 2023 staging. Gynecol Oncol. 2024;186:94-103.
      • Amant F, Mirza MR, Koskas M, Creutzberg CL. Cancer of the corpus uteri. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2018;143(suppl 2):37-50.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-23 ~ 2025-03-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrial adenocarcinoma, grade 3, pT2N1aM0, FIGO Stage (2023 Staging for Cancer of the Endometrium) IIIC1ii
    • Constipation
    • Insomnia
  • CC
    • For first chemotherapy   
  • Present illness history
    • She denied BW loss, fatigue or fever after operation, but sometimes has lower abd distention without tenderness.
    • RT Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions via IVRT to vaginal cuff mucosa surface. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 14:30, 2025-03-20.
    • She was admitted for first chemotherapy on 2025/03/24, so she was admitted on 2025/03/23.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received chemotherapy as C1 Taxel + Cisplatin on 2025/03/25, smoothly.
    • Pre-medicated were given and no side effect during hospitalization.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2025/03/26. OPD follow up is arranged.
    • Waiting RT (2025/03/20 positioned. Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions via IVRT to vaginal cuff mucosa surface.)
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQD 5D for musculoskeletal pain
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2025-02-17 ~ 2025-03-06 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of endometrium, FIGO grade 3 , pT2 pN1a (if cM0), FIGO Stage IIIC1ii status post Staging surgery on 2025/02/24
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • CC
    • Easily bleeding of cervical mass during dilatation and curettage    
  • Present illness history
    • Mrs Chen is a 63 y/o woman, G1P1, menopause since her 50s, had past history of appendectomy when she was in junior high school. This time she was admitted due to easily bleeding of cervical mass during dilatation and curettage surgery.
    • According to patient herself and medical records, she had suffered from intermittent abdominal fullness, pain, and abnormal vaginal bleeding (varing from spotting to massive amount) for about 6 months. She didn’t seek medical help in the begining since she thought the symptoms were mild. However, as the time went by, her abdominal pain and abnormal vaginal bleeding exaggerated. Thus, she went to LMD for help and was referred to Dr Huang’s OPD. There was no dizzness, chest tightness, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting.
    • At Dr Huang’s OPD, no specific finding were noticed during PV under poor vision caused by cervical mass. TVS showed thickening endometrium (15.4 mm) and cervical mass (34x24mm, rich with blood supply). Cervical biopsy, dilated and curettage were arranged on 2025/02/17. However easily and massive bleeding of the cervical mass happened during the surgery.
    • Admission was suggested, and after thoroughly discussed with the patient’s family, they agreed with the admission. Thus, under the impression of endometrial thickening and cervical mass with massive bleeding, the patient was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and treatment.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2025/02/17 due to endometrial hyperplasia suspected endometrial cancer.
    • She underwent staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral lymph node dissection + bilateral para-aortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy) on 2025/02/24.
    • The pathology report showed endometrial cancer, grade 3, pT2N1aM0, FIGO Stage (2023 Staging for Cancer of the Endometrium) IIIC1ii, Macrometastasis to pelvic nodes.
    • The GYN tumor board conference suggest the patient to receive concurrent chemoradiotherapy on 2025/03/06. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Self voiding was smooth. She was discharged on 2025/03/06.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 5D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 5D

700047801

250428

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-21 PET
  • The nodular lesions in the right upper lung shown on the previous chest CT reveal no significant FDG uptake, suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Several FDG-avoid nodular lesions in bilateral cervical regions, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
• 2025-03-05 CT - chest
  • Adenocarcinoma of ascending colon obstruction with lung metastasis pT3N0M1a, stage IVA, dMMR (PMS2 and MSH2 loss), BRAF V600E, s/p Right hemicolectomy on 2024/10/30
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/11/01
    • Lungs: multiple small solid lung nodules meauring up to 4mm.
    • Pleura: trace effusion.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: a 4mm calcification and a small cyst in the liver.
  • Impression:
    • Consistent lung metastasis.
• 2025-02-11 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, lower body, PW, s/p cold snare polypectomy , biopsy — Hyperplastic polyp
• 2025-02-11 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric polyp, lower body, PW, s/p cold snare polypectomy and Sureclip x 1
• 2025-02-11 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Colon cancer s/p op
    • No evidence of recurrence
• 2024-12-02 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of ascending colon obstruction with lung metastasis pT3N0M1a stage IVa
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Partial atelectasis of RML and RLL.
    • Right liver cyst (1.4cm). Vascular blushes in both hepatic lobes.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
• 2024-11-29 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
• 2024-11-25 RAS and BRAF V600 Massarray
  • Cellblock No. S2024-22452 A5
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: Detected (BRAF codon 600 GTG>GAG,p.V600E)
• 2024-11-01 CT - chest
  • Indication: A-colon cancer s/p right hemicolectomy
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Massive bilateral pleural effusion and consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found.
    • Tiny nodules are found at left lingula lobe measuring 0.32cm (Se305 Im117), right middle lobe measuring 0.28cm (Se305 Im111), and still others n>5) at bilateral upper lobes are found. Lung mets is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe with bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Bilateral lung mets.
• 2024-10-30 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor (Y1)
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intstine, ascending colon, laparosocpic right hemicolectomy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated.
    • Margins, bilateral — Free
    • Lymph node, pericolonic, dissection — free (0/13)
    • Separated intestinal tissue, resection — benign ileal tissue.
    • pT3N0 (if cM0), pStage: IIA, at least.
    • or pT3 pN0 (if cM1b, bilateral lung metastases?): pStage: IVB.
    • The consensus cancer stage will be determined in tumor board conference.
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - laparosocpic right hemicolectomy: right colon: 12 x 3 x 3 cm; terminal ileum: 7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm; appendix: 6 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm. One segment of separated itestinal tissue: 7 x 3 x 3 cm.
    • Tumor Site - ascending colon located at 6cm from distal resection margin.
    • Tumor Size: 7 x 6 x 6 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum-Complete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: appendix; A2: bilateral cut ends; A3-10: tumor; A11-14: lymph nodes; A15: separated colon tissue.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade - G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension - Tumor invades the visceral peritoneum (including tumor continuous with serosal surface through area of inflammation)
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved
        • Distance of tumor from margin: 0.5 mm from radial margin.
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
      
    • Tumor Budding - Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: not applicable
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 0/13
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition): IIA, at least OR IVB
    • TNM Descriptors: not applicable
      • Primary Tumor (pT) - pT3:
        
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - pN0
      • Distant Metastasis (pM)
        • if cM0 OR if cM1b (bilateral lung metastases?)
        • if M1b: Metastasis to two or more sites or organs is identified without peritoneal metastasis.
        • No lung tissue is submitted for pathological evaluation.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (-, loss), MLH1 (equivocal).
    • Comment(s) - none.
• 2024-10-26 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Diffuse dilatation of small bowel loops and ascending colon with obstruction at A-colon, r/o A-colon tumor, suggest colonoscope study.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Liver cyst, 1.1cm in S7.
    • Presence of some ascites in the pelvic cavity.
    • Small lung nodule, 0.4cm in left lingular lobe.
  • Impression:
    • Diffuse bowel dilatation, r/o obstruction at ascending colon, suggest colonoscope study.
    • Fatty liver. Liver cyst.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Small lung nodule, 0.4cm in left lingular lobe.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2024-10-26 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Focal pleural thickening, left lower.
  • Cardiomegaly.
    
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • Diffuse small bowel ileus.
• 2024-07-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (81 - 21) / 81 = 74.07%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Concentric LV hypertrophy and dilated LA consider hypertensive cardiomyopathy with adequate LV systolic function
    • Normal RA and RV chamber size with adequate RV systolic function
    • Possible grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild PR and trivial TR
    • Aortic valve sclerosis without significant aortic stenosis
    • No LV wall motion asynergy during resting status
    • Normal IVC with impaired inspiratory collapse
• 2022-04-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (90 - 26) / 90 = 71.11%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild concentric LV hypertrophy and dilated LA, consider hypertensive cardiomyopathy with adequate LV systolic function
    • Normal RA and RV chamber size with adequate RV systolic function
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR and PR, trivial TR
    • Minimal amount of pericardial effusion
    • No LV wall motion asynergy during resting status

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-29 ~ 2024-12-02 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of ascending colon obstruction with lung metastasis pT3N0cM1b stage IVB, dMMR (PMS2 and MSH2 loss) s/p Right hemicolectomy on 2024/10/30
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
  • CC
    • Ffor chemotherapy with C1D1 A-FOLFIRI Q2W.    
  • Present illness history
    • Abdominal CT (2024/10/26) showed: a obstructing mass over ascending colon at 2cm away from ileocecal valve, three homgenous solid nodules on right upper lobe were also noticed, with one 1.3 cm GGO over left lingular lobe. Status post operation of right hemicolectomy under general anesthesia was performed on 2024/10/30. Large intstine, ascending colon, laparosocpic right hemicolectomy— Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2(-, loss), MLH1 (equivocal).
    • Lung CT (2024/11/01) revealed consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe with bilateral pleural effusion, bilateral lung metastasis.
    • Anti-Hbc negative on 2024/10/30.
    • Under impression of Adenocarcinoma of ascending colon obstruction with lung metastasis pT3N0M1a stage IVa, status post chemotherapy with A-FOLFIRI Q2W.
    • This time, he is admitted for chemotherapy with C1D1 A-FOLFIRI (Avastin Claim Review Application submitted) Q2W on 2024/11/29.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received chemotherapy with Avastin (Avastin Claim Review Application submitted)/ C1D1 FOLFIRI (the dose decreased, 20% off, due to first chemotherapy) were given on 2024/11/29 to 2024/12/01, hydration, and Imperan for vomiting. After chemotherapy, he denied having a fever, vomiting, diarrhea.
    • Followed-up Liver MRI was done on 2024/12/02, revealed: S/P operation; Partial atelectasis of RML and RLL; Right liver cyst (1.4cm); Vascular blushes in both hepatic lobes.
    • He can be discharged on 2024/12/02, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 7D
• 2024-10-26 ~ 2024-11-06 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of ascending colon obstruction with lung metastasis pT3N0M1a stage IVa
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
  • CC
    • Intermittent abdominal fullness and abdominal pain for months with medication treatment in clinic.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 67 years old male patient was a case of hypertension with medications regular control for many years.
    • According to patient statement, had abdominal discomfort over epigastric and hypogastric region for 3 months. He visited LMD and gastric ulcer was noticed by GI endoscope, so esomeprazole was prescribed, and he had mild improvement of GERD and pain over epigastric region. But hypogastric pain persisted and he developed poor apetite, general weakness for 1 week and weight loss was noticed of 3 KGs in 1 month. He also started to have watery defecation (sticking but in form before). Hiccups and sensation of bowel movement during hypogastric pain was also noticed. He denied bloody or tarry stool, dizziness, chest tightness or other complaint.
    • Due to above mentioned conditions. he came to ER for help, where CXR and KUB showed small bowel ileus, and small bowel obstruction was suspected. Abdominal CT was further arranged and showed a obstructing mass over ascending colon at 2cm away from ileocecal valve, three homgenous solid nodules on right upper lobe were also noticed, with one 1.3 cm GGO over left lingular lobe.
    • Under the impression of ascending colon cancer with obstruction, he was admitted to our CRS ward for further survey and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and conservation treatment were done. NPO, NG decompression and antibiotic used. Abdominal distention was persisted and abdominal tenderness.
    • Emergency operation of right hemicolectomy under general anesthesia was performed on 2024/10/30. NPO with nutrition support by PPN and IV fluids support. The wound healing well and no erythema change, JP draining serous discharge.
    • Kept NPO with PPN supply. Arrange lung CT for abdominal CT revealed lung nodule, the lung CT revealed consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe with bilateral pleural effusion, bilateral lung meta. Passage of flatus and then on liquid diet was suggested. No nausea and no vomiting, and then remove NG rube. Ambulation training was suggested and deep breath is needed.
    • Well bowel movement and stools passage with diet tolerable. No fever and no complication. Discharged in general condition stable on 2024/11/06 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# BID 5D
• 2024-10-09 SOAP Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Amtrel (amlodipine 5mg, benazepril 10mg) 1# QD 28D

[consultation]

• 2024-10-26 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3 Abdominal pain > Acute central moderate pain (4-7). Patient reports abdominal distending pain for 4 days, seen at a clinic and diagnosed with gastroenteritis. Currently no diarrhea but persistent abdominal distending pain, therefore admitted.
    • CC: abdominal distension for 5 days
    • vomit, hiccup, heartburn sensation:+, diarrhea:+
    • epigastric abdominal pain radiation to back
    • no chest pain
    • no fever
    • no dysuria
    • Allergy: NKDA
    • Phx: HTN, GU
    • Surgical history: LC
  • A
    • This is a case of R/O A-colon cancer obstruction with small bowel dilatation.
    • Suggestion
      • NPO and IV fluid support
      • On NG decompression
      • Admission for further management

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-20
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7.fr kabi set
    • fixed at 19cm
• 2024-10-30
  • Surgery
    • Right hemicolectomy        
  • Finding
    • A-colon cancer obstruction with small bowel dilatation , limited space for laparoscopy and early convertion to open surgery
• 2018-10-23
  • Diagnosis
    • GB stone with acute cholecystitis
  • PCS code
    • 75215B
  • Finding
    • Multiple black stones about 0.3 to 1.5cm in siae, 12# with one impation of cystic duct orifice, wall thickeneing and severe adhesions
    • Fatty liver

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 80% FOLF 80% IRI due to neutropenia episode)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 190mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 50% FOLF 50% IRI for ANC 947)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5130mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 85% FOLF 85% IRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 310mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4850mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 80% FOLF 80% IRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 80% FOLF 70% IRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 190mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 80% FOLF 50% IRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 80% FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-20 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4690mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + 80% FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-29 - _________________________________________ irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4690mg D5W 500mL 46hr (80% FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg _________________ + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-04-28

The patient is a 67-year-old male with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon (pT3N0M1b, stage IVB, dMMR with BRAF V600E mutation) status post right hemicolectomy (2024-10-30) and ongoing systemic chemotherapy with A-FOLFIRI + bevacizumab since late 2024. PET (2025-04-21) and chest CT (2025-03-05) show no new evidence of disease progression, with stable small lung metastases and no FDG-avid lung nodules. CEA levels have remained stable. He has experienced intermittent chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and anemia but remains functionally compensated with stable renal and hepatic functions (labs 2025-04-25). Blood pressure remains suboptimally controlled despite dual antihypertensive therapy. Currently, no critical organ dysfunction is observed, but vigilant monitoring is still necessary.

Problem 1. Metastatic Colorectal Cancer - Treatment Response and Disease Status

• Objective
  • Colonoscopy (2025-02-11) showed no evidence of local recurrence.
  • Chest CT (2025-03-05) revealed stable multiple small lung nodules (largest 4 mm) with trace pleural effusion, consistent with known metastases compared to previous CT (2024-11-01).
  • PET scan (2025-04-21) showed no significant FDG uptake in previous lung nodules, suggesting no active progression.
  • Serum CEA remained stable: 4.290 ng/mL (2025-02-14), 4.080 ng/mL (2025-04-18).
  • Immunochemotherapy courses:
    • 2025-04-25: A-FOLFIRI + bevacizumab (80% irinotecan dose, neutropenia-adjusted).
    • Prior reductions to 50–85% FOLFIRI across cycles between 2025-03-11 and 2025-04-09.
• Assessment
  • The patient has demonstrated radiographic and biochemical stability under current chemotherapy.
  • PET findings (2025-04-21) are favorable, suggesting metabolic quiescence of lung lesions.
  • dMMR status and BRAF V600E mutation remain considerations for future treatment adjustments if progression occurs.
  • The clinical course is currently stable without disease progression.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current A-FOLFIRI + bevacizumab regimen with neutropenia-adjusted dosing.
  • Schedule next chest/abdominal CT imaging for around 2025-06 to reassess disease status.
  • Consider future incorporation of targeted therapies (e.g., encorafenib + cetuximab) if progression occurs, aligned with NCCN guidelines for BRAF-mutant mCRC.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia and Hematologic Status

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin trend:
    • 10.3 g/dL (2025-04-25), 9.8 g/dL (2025-04-18), 9.8 g/dL (2025-04-09), 9.8 g/dL (2025-03-03).
  • Reticulocyte count not available, but RDW-CV progressively elevated to 19.9% (2025-04-25).
  • Platelet count has normalized from transient elevations: 332 ×10³/uL (2025-04-25).
  • No gross evidence of active bleeding or hemolysis (bilirubin and LDH normal on 2025-04-25).
• Assessment
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial: predominantly chronic disease and bone marrow suppression from chemotherapy.
  • No overt hemolysis or bleeding signs; albumin remains high (4.6 g/dL on 2025-04-25) suggesting preserved nutritional status.
  • Rising RDW suggests ineffective erythropoiesis possibly due to chemotherapy or early marrow exhaustion.
  • The status is stable but mildly worsened compared to previous cycles.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC before every chemotherapy cycle.
  • Obtain iron panel (ferritin, transferrin saturation) and reticulocyte count to evaluate marrow response.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if HGB drops below 9.0 g/dL or symptomatic anemia develops.
  • Maintain hydration and monitor renal function to prevent further exacerbation.

Problem 3. Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk under Antiangiogenic Therapy

• Objective
  • Blood pressure trend:
    • 141/80 mmHg (2025-04-28 08:05), 135/85 mmHg (2025-04-27 17:15), 140/74 mmHg (2025-04-25 13:31).
  • Medications:
    • Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril) 5/10 mg QD.
    • Apolin (hydralazine) 25 mg PRN Q12H.
  • Vital signs otherwise stable, SpO₂ consistently 95-96%.
• Assessment
  • Bevacizumab-related hypertension is likely contributing to persistent suboptimal BP control.
  • The current antihypertensive regimen (Amtrel plus PRN Apolin) is insufficient to consistently maintain BP <140/90 mmHg.
  • There is no evidence of hypertensive end-organ damage (no proteinuria, normal renal function).
• Recommendation
  • Titrate Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril) to maximum tolerated dose (10/20 mg QD).
  • Convert hydralazine from PRN to scheduled dosing (25 mg TID if tolerated) to achieve better BP control.
  • Consider adding low-dose diuretic (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide) if BP remains >140/90 mmHg despite optimization.
  • Monitor renal function and electrolytes closely after antihypertensive adjustment.

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2025-02-20

The patient, a 67-year-old male with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon (pT3N0M1b, stage IVB, dMMR) with lung metastases, is undergoing systemic chemotherapy with A-FOLFIRI. Since the last review on 2024-12-23, his treatment course has continued with some modifications in irinotecan dosing, and updated imaging and laboratory findings provide a more comprehensive view of his current status. Additional concerns include cardiovascular monitoring, persistent mild anemia, and treatment-related toxicities.

Problem 1: Metastatic Colorectal Cancer - Disease Status & Treatment Response

• Objective
  • Pathology: Adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon, moderately differentiated, dMMR (PMS2 and MSH2 loss) (2024-10-30).
    
  • Imaging:
    • Liver MRI (2024-12-02): Vascular blushes in both hepatic lobes; right liver cyst (1.4 cm).
      
    • CT Chest (2024-11-01): Bilateral lung metastases with pleural effusion and lower lobe consolidation.
      
    • Colonoscopy (2025-02-11): No evidence of local recurrence post-hemicolectomy.
      
  • CEA Trend:
    • 4.290 ng/mL (2025-02-14) → 3.270 ng/mL (2025-01-24) → 3.49 ng/mL (2024-12-13) (Stable).
      
  • Chemotherapy History:
    • 2025-02-19: A-FOLFIRI (80% dose of FOLFOX, 70% dose irinotecan).
      
    • 2025-02-03: A-FOLFIRI (80% dose of FOLFOX, 50% dose irinotecan).
      
    • 2025-01-14: A-FOLFIRI (80% dose of FOLFOX, full-dose irinotecan).
• Assessment
  • The patient’s CEA remains stable, suggesting no rapid tumor progression.
    
  • There have been ongoing dose modifications of irinotecan (reduced to 50% on 2025-02-03 and increased to 70% on 2025-02-19), likely due to previous toxicity concerns.
    
  • Colonoscopy (2025-02-11) confirmed no evidence of local recurrence, suggesting that systemic therapy remains the primary concern.
    
  • Lung metastases remain a critical burden, but no new evidence of progression has been observed.
• Recommendations
  • Continue A-FOLFIRI, monitoring for toxicity (especially diarrhea and neutropenia).
    
  • Assess response with imaging (CT chest/abdomen) within 6–8 weeks.
    
  • Consider immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., pembrolizumab or nivolumab) given the patient’s dMMR status, if feasible.

Problem 2: Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia & Hematologic Trends

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin trend:
    • 9.9 g/dL (2025-02-19) → 9.5 g/dL (2025-02-13) → 10.2 g/dL (2025-02-05) → 10.1 g/dL (2025-02-03) → 10.5 g/dL (2024-12-20) (Progressive decline).
      
  • Platelet trend:
    • 375 × 10³/uL (2025-02-19) → 278 × 10³/uL (2025-02-13) → 508 × 10³/uL (2025-02-05) → 520 × 10³/uL (2025-02-03) → 500 × 10³/uL (2024-12-20) (Fluctuating but generally high).
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-related myelosuppression remains the most probable cause of the anemia.
    
  • The patient does not have iron deficiency, as albumin remains stable (4.7 g/dL on 2025-02-19) and there is no active bleeding.
    
  • Erythropoietin levels were not assessed, but considering the progressive drop in hemoglobin, chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression remains the primary factor.
• Recommendations
  • Continue monitoring hemoglobin with every chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, ferritin) to rule out functional iron deficiency.
    
  • May consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) if hemoglobin drops below 9 g/dL.
  • Monitor reticulocyte count to assess bone marrow recovery potential.

Problem 3: Cardiovascular Risk & Blood Pressure Management

• Objective
  • Hypertension management:
    • Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril) 5/10 mg QD (Active Medications 2025-02-20).
      
    • Hydralazine (Apolin) 25 mg PRN Q12H for additional BP control.
      
  • Blood Pressure Readings:
    • 2025-02-20 08:47: 148/80 mmHg
      
    • 2025-02-19 17:24: 154/76 mmHg
      
    • 2025-02-19 12:25: 153/78 mmHg
      
    • 2025-02-19 21:01: 119/67 mmHg (might be post-medication effect).
• Assessment
  • The patient’s BP remains elevated (systolic consistently above 140 mmHg) despite Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril).
    
  • Hydralazine was prescribed PRN, but its impact is unclear as no consistent BP-lowering effect is observed.
    
  • Given that bevacizumab is known to induce hypertension, the patient’s elevated BP may be chemotherapy-related.
• Recommendations
  • Increase Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril) to 7.5/15 or even 10/20 mg QD when BP not meet target.
  • If BP remains above 140/90 mmHg, switch hydralazine to a scheduled regimen (e.g., BID instead of PRN).
    
  • May consider adding a beta-blocker or diuretic if BP remains uncontrolled.
    
  • Monitor for bevacizumab-induced hypertensive crises.

Medication Review (not posted)

Medication	Indication	Appropriateness	Concerns/Adjustments
A-FOLFIRI	Metastatic CRC	Standard per guidelines	Ongoing irinotecan dose adjustment needed. Monitor for toxicity.
Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril) 5/10 mg QD	Hypertension	Partially effective	Consider dose increase or alternative/additional antihypertensive.
Apolin (hydralazine) 25 mg PRN Q12H	BP control	Inconsistent efficacy	Switch to scheduled dosing if needed.
Promeran (metoclopramide) 3.84 mg TIDAC	Nausea/Vomiting	Appropriate	Monitor for tardive dyskinesia with prolonged use.
Pariet (rabeprazole) 20 mg QD	GERD	Appropriate	Long-term use should be reviewed periodically.
B-Complex (B1, B2, B6, nicotinamide) 1 mL IV QD	Nutritional support	Appropriate	No significant concerns.
Metoclopramide 10 mg/2 mL IV PRN Q6H	Breakthrough nausea	Appropriate	PRN use limits risk of extrapyramidal symptoms.

2024-12-23

[Key Summary]

The patient, a 67-year-old male, has adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon with lung metastasis (pT3N0M1b, stage IVB) and is mismatch repair deficient (dMMR). He has a history of right hemicolectomy on 2024-10-30 and port-A implantation on 2024-11-20. Recent chemotherapy with A-FOLFIRI and bevacizumab (2024-12-20) was initiated, with a 20% dose reduction for irinotecan due to toxicity concerns. Imaging findings confirm bilateral lung metastases, consolidation, and hepatic vascular blushes. He also has hypertensive heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a past surgical history of cholecystectomy (2018-10-23).

Laboratory values on 2024-12-20 showed no significant hepatic or renal impairment (eGFR 84.05 mL/min/1.73m², AST 18 U/L, ALT 20 U/L). However, a mild anemia persists (HGB 10.5 g/dL), and thrombocytosis (PLT 500 × 10³/uL) may indicate systemic inflammation or a paraneoplastic process.

[Problem-Oriented Comments]

1. Metastatic Colon Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Ascending Colon with Lung Metastasis)

• Objective:
  • Pathology:
    • Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma with dMMR (PMS2 and MSH2 loss) (2024-10-30).
  • Imaging:
    • Bilateral lung nodules consistent with metastases (2024-11-01 CT).
    • Hepatic vascular blushes and cyst (2024-12-02 MRI).
  • Labs:
    • Stable carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels (2024-12-13: 3.49 ng/mL vs. 2024-11-28: 4.04 ng/mL).
• Assessment:
  • dMMR status suggests potential benefit from immunotherapy (e.g., pembrolizumab or nivolumab). Current treatment with A-FOLFIRI and bevacizumab appears tolerable but with mild myelosuppression (e.g., anemia).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue FOLFIRI with bevacizumab, monitor for toxicities.
  • Discuss the potential addition of immune checkpoint inhibitors given dMMR status.
  • Consider restaging imaging in 6–8 weeks to evaluate treatment efficacy.

2. Hypertensive Heart Disease

• Objective:
  • Echocardiography (2024-07-18): Normal left ventricular systolic function (LVEF ~74%), concentric LV hypertrophy, and mild diastolic dysfunction.
  • Blood pressure management: Stable on Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril).
• Assessment:
  • Cardiovascular status is stable, but the patient’s elevation of the right hemi-diaphragm (2024-11-29 CXR) warrants monitoring as it may affect respiratory function in the context of pleural effusion.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue antihypertensive therapy.
  • Monitor volume status during chemotherapy.
  • Obtain follow-up imaging to evaluate persistent diaphragmatic elevation.

3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Objective:
  • Prior esomeprazole treatment improved symptoms of GERD.
• Assessment:
  • Stable condition but exacerbations could occur due to chemotherapy-related nausea or abdominal distension.
• Recommendations:
  • Prescribe a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), e.g., Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg QD, as prophylaxis.
  • Monitor for gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy.

4. Mild Anemia

• Objective:
  • HGB trends: 10.5 g/dL (2024-12-20) vs. 10.0 g/dL (2024-12-09), possibly related to chemotherapy or chronic disease.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial, including chronic disease and potential bone marrow suppression from chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor CBC at each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Consider iron studies or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens.

[Medication Review]

1. Chemotherapy Regimen: A-FOLFIRI + Bevacizumab

• Appropriateness:
  • The regimen is appropriate for metastatic colorectal cancer with lung metastases and is aligned with NCCN guidelines.
• Dose Adjustments:
  • Irinotecan dose was reduced (20% off), which is reasonable for minimizing toxicity during the first cycle.
• Drug Interactions:
  • Monitor for bevacizumab-related hypertension or proteinuria.
• Recommendations:
  • Regular urinalysis for proteinuria.
  • Monitor blood pressure and signs of gastrointestinal perforation or thrombosis.

2. Amtrel (amlodipine/benazepril)

• Appropriateness:
  • Effective and necessary for managing hypertension.
• Renal Dose Adjustment:
  • No adjustment is required based on the patient’s stable renal function (eGFR 84.05 mL/min/1.73m²).
• Contraindications:
  • None identified.

3. Kentamin (Vitamin B1, B6, B12)

• Appropriateness:
  • Given for nutritional support and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy prophylaxis.
• Interactions:
  • No significant concerns.

4. Promeran (metoclopramide)

• Appropriateness:
  • Indicated for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
• Recommendations:
  • Limit duration to avoid extrapyramidal symptoms or tardive dyskinesia.
  • Monitor for somnolence or gastrointestinal side effects.

5. Imperan (metoclopramide, IV)

• Recommendations:
  • IV metoclopramide should be transitioned to oral formulations when feasible to reduce invasive interventions.

6. Nexium (esomeprazole)

• Appropriateness:
  • Aligns with guidelines for GERD management.
• Recommendations:
  • Long-term use should be reassessed periodically for potential risks like hypomagnesemia.

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[lab data]

2025-04-15 CEA (NM) 2.900 ng/ml
2025-03-14 CEA (NM) 3.940 ng/ml
2025-02-13 CEA (NM) 6.700 ng/ml
2025-01-16 CEA (NM) 5.550 ng/ml
2024-12-25 CEA (NM) 4.180 ng/ml
2024-11-28 CEA (NM) 2.750 ng/ml
2024-10-30 CEA (NM) 1.880 ng/ml
2024-10-04 CEA (NM) 3.175 ng/ml
2024-09-03 CEA (NM) 3.382 ng/ml
2024-08-13 CEA (NM) 2.183 ng/ml
2024-07-16 CEA (NM) 2.372 ng/ml
2024-06-25 CEA (NM) 1.939 ng/ml
2024-06-04 CEA (NM) 1.690 ng/ml
2024-05-07 CEA (NM) 1.649 ng/ml
2024-04-17 CEA (NM) 1.597 ng/ml
2024-03-12 CEA (NM) 2.682 ng/ml
2024-02-20 CEA (NM) 2.331 ng/ml
2024-01-30 CEA (NM) 1.980 ng/ml
2024-01-17 CEA (NM) 3.715 ng/ml
2024-01-03 CEA (NM) 3.334 ng/ml
2023-12-07 CEA 3.00 ng/mL
2023-11-10 CEA 3.03 ng/mL
2023-10-12 CEA 4.25 ng/mL
2023-07-25 CEA 2.31 ng/mL

2023-09-20 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2023-09-20 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.422
2023-09-20 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2023-09-20 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.01
2023-09-20 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2023-09-20 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.042
2023-09-20 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
2023-09-20 Anti-HBs value (NM) 46.4 mIU/mL

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-26 CT - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Cecal cancer with adjacent small bowel and rectosigmoid colon invasion.
    • Regional peritoneal stranding and nodules. Presence of ascites.
    • An enhancing lesion, 2.4cm, in S6 of the liver.
    • Right kidney atrophy, s/p PCN.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
    • Post-operation of RUL.
  • Impression
    • Cecal cancer with adjacent structures invasion
    • r/o progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis and malignant ascites
• 2025-03-24 PCN - pigtail revision
  • Obstruction of right PCN catheter.
  • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2025-03-24 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Soft tissue mass at pelvis measuring 9.66*6.94cm with central necrosis is found. The lesion attached to regional intestines.
    • Small nodularity at mesentery is found. Stable.
    • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
    • Degenerative change of the bony structure with marginal osteophyte formation is identified.
  • Imp:
    • Cecal cancer with regional small intestines attachment and mesenterric involvement. Stationary in tumor size and extension.
• 2024-12-23 PCN - pigtail revision
  • Obstruction of right PCN catheter.
  • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2024-10-22 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of cecum
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable of cecal cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis.
    • S/P right PCN.
    • Right liver hemangioma (2.3cm). Liver and renal cysts (up to 1.7cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Stable of cecal cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• 2024-09-16 PCN - pigtail revision
  • Obstruction of right PCN catheter.
  • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2024-07-09 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Soft tissue tumor in RLQ with terminal ileum, rectosigmoid colon invasion, regional lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Liver cysts and hemangiomas (up to 2.6cm in S6 liver).
    • S/P pigtail catheter drainage, right side.
    • There are peritoneal tumors in right abdomen, suggesting peritoneal carcinomatosis, with regression.
  • Impression:
    • Cecel maligignancy with terminal ileum, rectosigmoid colon invasion, regional lymph nodes metastasis. Mild progression of lymph node metasatasis.
      
    • Peritoneal tumors in right abdomen, suggesting peritoneal carcinomatosis, with regression.
    • Liver cysts and hemangiomas.
    • S/P pigtail catheter drainage, right side.
• 2024-06-17 PCN - pigtail revision
  • Obstruction of right PCN catheter.
  • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2024-03-18 PCN - pigtail revision
  • Obstruction of right PCN catheter.
  • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2024-02-08 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild regression of cecal cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis.
    • S/P right PCN.
    • Right liver hemangioma (2.3cm). Liver and renal cysts (up to 1.7cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Mild regression of cecal cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• 2023-12-17 PCN - pigtail revision
  • Obstruction of right PCN catheter.
  • Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2023-09-15 All-RAS + BRAF
  • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
  • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-09-14 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Peritoneum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, metastatic, consistent with colorectal origin
  • Section shows pieces of fibroadipose tissue with metastatic adenocarcinoma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(-), CK20(+), and CDX2(+). The results are consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma.
• 2023-09-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (125 - 41) / 125 = 67.20%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure; impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis; mild MR.
    • Mildly dilated aortic root with mild calcification.
• 2023-08-22 Flow Volume Chart
  • r/o mild restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2023-08-14 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, cecum base involving ileocecal junctioon (130 cm above anal verge), biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2023-08-04 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a heterogeneous poor enhancing mass in right lateral pelvis with directly attached the terminal ileum, cecum and rectosigmoid junction, measuring 7.7 cm (the largest dimension).
      • Adenocarcinoma of the terminal ileum is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma, malignant GIST and colon cancer with exophytic growing. Please correlate with colonoscopy.
      • In addition, this mass causes marked right hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of right kidney that is c/w Right pelvic mass with direct invasion M/3-L3 ureter induce obstructive uropathy.
    • There are seven enlarged lymph nodes in the sigmoid mesocolon and right internal iliac chain that are c/w metastatic nodes.
    • There are multiple soft tissue nodules in the omentum at RUQ and LUQ abdomen that are c/w carcinomatosis.
    • There is a homogeneous enhancing mass 2.3 cm in S6 of the liver that may be hemangioma. Please correlate with MRI.
    • In addition, there are three cysts on S5, S4, and S3 (the largest one 1.9 cm in S5).
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the terminal ileum with lymph nodes metastases and carcinomatosis is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma, malignant GIST, and colon cancer with exophytic growing.
• 2023-07-28 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • suspicious, colonorectal tumor or pelvic tumor
    • Liver cyst, S8
    • Hydronephrosis, right
    • Renal stone, left
    • pancreatic body and tail masked by gas.
  • Suggestion:
    • arrange abd + pelvic CT
    • consider refer to Urology.

[MedRec]

• 2023-09-26 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • A
    • Locally advanced cecal cancer was identified with densely direct invasion of surrounding strucrues and diffuse carcinomatosis status post diagnostic laparoscopy on 2023/09/14, cT4bN2bM1c, stage IVc
    • Right PCN was done on 2023/09/15
  • Prescription
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QN
• 2023-09-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Admission for C/T with FOLFIRI +/- avastin
• 2023-09-26 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A: Locally advanced cecal cancer was identified with densely direct invasion of surrounding strucrues and diffuse carcinomatosis status post diagnostic laparoscopy on 2023/09/14, cT4bN2bM1c, stage IVc
  • P: refer to oncoligist for palliative chemotherapy, may bypass or ileistomy if obstructed symptoms got worse
• 2023-09-12 ~ 2023-09-18 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen Zhuang Wei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Locally advanced cecal cancer was identified with densely direct invasion of surrounding strucrues and diffuse carcinomatosis status post diagnostic laparoscopy on 2023/09/14, cT4bN2bM1c, stage IVc
    • Right hydronephrosis status post right ureteral catheterization on 2023/09/14 and right percutaneous nephrostomy on 2023/09/15
  • CC
    • peri-umbilical tenderness for 2 weeks with difficult defecation
  • Present illness
    • This is a 67 y/o male with past history of ICH on 2020/3. This time he was admitted due to peri-umbilical tenderness for 2 weeks with difficult defecation.
    • According to the patient statement, he suffered from peri-umbilical tenderness for 2 weeks with difficult defecation. He denied diarrhea, melena or hematocheizia. Due to above symptoms, he went to our GI OPD for help on 7/25. Abdominal ultrasound showed right hydronephrosis, suspicious S-colon/rectal lesion. And abdominal CT on 8/4 showed adenocarcinoma of the terminal ileum with lymph nodes metastases and carcinomatosis is highly suspected. Colonoscopy showed 1. Ulcerative tumor lesion was noted in the cecum base (130cm AAV) involving ileocecal junction 2. Mucosal chnage with external compression-like effect was found at RS-colon. Pathology showed adenocarcinoma. Under impression of newly found cecal adenocarcinoma, locally advanced with possible carcinomatosis, stage IVc, this time he was admitted for further evaluation and surgical intervention.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 67 years old male patient was a case of cecal adenocarcinoma. After admission, he complained right testicular region tenderness for two weeks. Right epididymitis was suspected and cravit was given. He underwent diagnostic laparoscopy and right ureteral catheterization on 2023/09/14. However, due to right ureteral catheterization failed with suspected tumor invasion of right upper ureter, right PCN was done on 2023/09/15. And Port-A was also done on 9/15 for palliative chemotherapy. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. He was discharged on 2023-09-18 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# HS
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
• 2020-04-21 SOAP Neurosurgery
  • S: spontaneous ICH, conservative treatment 2020/03
  • Prescription x2
    • Depakine (valproic acid 500mg) 1# BID

[consultation]

• 2025-04-24 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 2, Fever/Chills > Fever with suspected sepsis, accompanied by any one of the following signs (moderate respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, or altered level of consciousness) and SIRS criteria ≥ 3. End-stage colon cancer with generalized pain, fever for three days.
    • Past History: colon cancer s/p CT
    • Surgical history:Denied
    • Drug allergy: Denied
  • A
    • This is a 69y/o man with PMH of Locally advanced cecal cancer was identified with densely direct invasion of surrounding strucrues and diffuse carcinomatosis status post diagnostic laparoscopy on 2023/09/14, cT4bN2bM1c, stage IVc s/p C/T. This time the patient was admitted due to general pain progressively for 2 days.
    • As visiting the patient and the patient’s families, I had explained palliative and hospice purpose and ward management, which after thorough explaination, the patient and his familes had asked for continuation of conservative treatments. I had suggest the families (because the patient’s daughter was not here) to gather and to decide for further treatment plan upon hospice and palliative management. As the patient had been suffering from pain for 2 days (Because the patient lives on the fourth floor and cannot go downstairs independently, and because his wife thought his pain would improve with rest, they delayed seeking medical attention for two days, which resulted in significant emotional instability.), pain control was asked repeatidly. Tramadol could be given or Morphine 3mg ST with PRNQ2H or on regular Q8H use for controlling pain.
    • Indication: cecal adenocarcinoma
    • plan: combined care
• 2023-09-16 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For right side PCN
    • This is a 67 y/o male was a case of newly found cecal adenocarcinoma, locally advanced with carcinomatosis and right hydronephrosis, stage IVc.
    • He underwent diagnostic laparoscopy and right ureteral catheterization on 2023/09/14.
    • Op finding: 1) Locally advanced cecal cancer was identified with densely direct invasion of surrounding strucrues and diffuse carcinomatosis over the whole peritoneal cavity including abdominal wall and omentum; 2) Right lower ureter stricture, suspected tumor invasion of right upper ureter; 3) Suspected tumor invasion of right upper ureter, URS and guidewire can not pass through.
    • Due to right ureteral catheterization failed, we needs your expert experience for further evaluation and management. Thanks a lot !!
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, right PCN is indicated.
• 2023-09-14 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For palliative chemotherapy
    • This is a 67 y/o male was a case of newly found cecal adenocarcinoma, locally advanced with possible carcinomatosis, stage IVc. He underwent diagnostic laparoscopy and right ureteral catheterization on 2023/09/14.
    • Op finding: 1) Locally advanced cecal cancer was identified with densely direct invasion of surrounding strucrues and diffuse carcinomatosis over the whole peritoneal cavity including abdominal wall and omentum; 2) We got three pieces of seeding tumors over abdomen wall and omentum for pathology examination; 3) Right lower ureter stricture, suspected tumor invasion of right upper ureter.
    • After fully explained of the condition, palliative chemotherapy was suggested. So we needs your expert experience for further evaluation and management. Thanks a lot !!
  • A
    • Dear doctor: This 67 year old man is a case of cecal adenocarcinoma with carcinomatosis. We are consulted for pallative chemtoherapy.
    • For metastasis colon adenocarcinoma (Pending All RAS/BRAF), chemotherapy+/- target therapy is indicated. We had well explaint to patient and his wife. Please arrange our OPD after discharge.
    • Check HBsAg, Anti HBc, Anti HBs, Anti HCV and arrange port A insertion before chemotherapy.
• 2023-09-12 Urology
  • A
    • This 67-year-old male patient was admitted due to S-colon cancer. We were consulted for right hydronephrosis and right testis tenderness.
    • PH: cerebral palsy
    • PE: right epididymis swelling with tenderness
    • Lab:
      • UA: no sign of infection
    • Image:
      • Suspect direct invasion of right ureter by S-colon cancer
    • Impression:
      • Right hydronephrosis
      • Right epididymitis
    • Suggestion:
      • Please prescribe Cravit for treatment of epidydimitis
      • We will arrange scrotal echo at tomorrow afternoon
      • We will arrange right DBJ insertion on 2023/09/14

[surgical operation]

• 2023-09-14
  • Surgery: Diagnostic laparoscopy     
  • Finding
    • Diagnostic laparoscopy was performed and whole peritoneal cavity was inspected.    
    • Locally advanced cecal cancer was identified with densely direct invasion of surrounding strucrues and diffuse carcinomatosis over the whole peritoneal cavity including abdominal wall and omentum    
    • We got three pieces of seeding tumors over abdomen wall and omentum for pathology examination.
    • Right ureter catherter was performed by urologist but is difficult to be done smoothly due to tumor effect.    
    • We had informed above condition to his son during the operation, further management such as right PCN and port-A are needed. 

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-15 - (FOLFIRI, infusor)
• 2025-03-11 - (FOLFIRI, infusor)
• 2025-02-11 - (FOLFIRI, infusor)
• 2025-01-14 - (FOLFIRI, infusor)
• 2024-12-24 - (FOLFIRI, infusor)
• 2024-11-26 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-10-29 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-10-01 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-09-03 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-08-13 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-07-16 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-06-25 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-06-04 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-05-07 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-04-16 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-03-12 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-02-20 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-30 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-16 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-02 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-12-08 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-11-10 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-10-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 450mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-28 - _________________________________________ irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 450mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2023-10-02

PharmaCloud data indicates that the patient has only been to our hospital within the last three months. Our urologist prescribed a refill of Harnalidge (tamsulosin) on 2023-09-26, and the medication is currently being used without any issues.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-17 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular response with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
• 2025-03-17 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
• 2025-03-07 Pathology - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, compatible with cholangiocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of nests of cuboidal neoplastic cells arranged in glandular pattern with fibrous stromal reaction.
  • IHC shows: CK7(+), CK19(+), CA19-9(focal +) and CK20(-). The finding is compatible with cholangiocarcinoma.
• 2025-03-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Several hot spots in the right rib cage, and increased activity in some T-spine, the nature is to be determined (bone mets, post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, some C- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, S-I joints, left knee, and ankles.
• 2025-03-03 MRI - liver, spleen
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (4.9cm) in S2-3 of liver. Some nodules in right lower lung. A cyst (2.9cm) in S4 of liver. Liver cirrhosis.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • Heterogeneous intensity of L2-3.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • IMP:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (4.9cm) in S2-3 of liver r/o cholangiocarcinoma. Some nodules in right lower lung r/o metastases. Heterogeneous intensity of L2-3 r/o metastases. Liver cirrhosis.
• 2025-03-01 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Minimal pleural effusion at right lower lobe is found.
    • One nodular lesion at right lower lobe measuring 1.48cm is found. (Se7 Im43). Lung mets is favored.
    • Several nodular lesion with bronchial tree distribution is noted at right lower lobe, in favor of sputum plug but other possibility cannot be excluded.
    • Lobulated hepatic tumors are found at S4 and S3 of liver measuring 3.46cm and 4.9cm in largest dimension. (Se7 Im61).
    • Cystic lesion at pancreatic tail measuring 2.5cm is noted. Pancreatic tumor?
  • Imp:
    • Right lower lobe nodular lesion. 1.48cm, r/o lung meta.
    • Several nodular lesions at right lower lobe with bronchial distribution, in favor of sputum impaction.
    • Hepatic tumors and suspected pancreatic tail cystic tumor. Suggest tissue proof.
• 2025-02-27 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-02-22 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • A mass lesion, 5.02.8cm, with peripheral enhancement in lateral segment of liver. A complicated cyst, 3.32.6cm, in S4.
    • Nodular lesion, up to 1.4cm, in RLL.
    • Right pleural effusion.
  • Impression
    • Liver tumor (5.0*2.8cm) in lateral segment
    • Complicated cyst (3.3*2.6cm) in S4
    • RLL nodules
    • The differential diagnosis includes, but is not limited to intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with lung metastasis, liver and lung metastasis.
• 2025-02-19 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Coarse liver parenchyma with uneven surface. One 4.74 isoechoic tumor with hypoechoic margins was noted at right hepatic lobe. One 2.48cm hypoechoic lesion was noted at right hepatic lobe.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Others:
      • Right pleural effusion was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cirrhosis
    • Right hepatic tumors
    • Right pleural effusion
  • Suggestion:
    • 4 phase CT or dynamic MRI study
• 2025-02-18 CXR
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right lower lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-02-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (138 - 45) / 138 = 67.39%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67
  • Conclusion:
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with moderate to severe MR (posteriorly-directed); mild TR; aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Dilated LV with preserved LV/RV systolic function.
    • Possible mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension (the estimated systolic PA pressure 50-55 mmHg.
    • Mild aortic root calcification with multiple protruding atheromas ( 6-7 mm of thickness).
    • Atrial fibrillation; severely dilated LA and dilated RA.
• 2025-02-15 19:06 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider inferolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-02-15 15:38 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-02-10 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUS-P
  • Prostate
    • Size of prostate: 3.86 (T) cm x 2.19 (L) cm x 2.97 (AP) cm = 13.2 cc
    • Size of adenoma: 2.26 (T) cm x 1.06 (L) cm x 1.54 (AP) cm = 1.93 cc
  • Seminal vesicles
    • Symmetricity:
      • Size: L’t 1.55 x 0.434 cm
      • Size: R’t 2.07 x 0.55 cm
• 2025-02-10 Sonography - urology
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.2 x 5.21 cm
      • Cortex: 1.53 cm
      • Cyst:(Max) Lower pole 0.702*0.562 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.96 x 5.11 cm
      • Cortex: 1.43 cm
• 2025-02-10 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 114mL

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-27 ~ 2025-03-08 POMR Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Liver tumor, favor intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with lung and bone metastasis (Clinical staging T1N0M1: stage IV)
    • Hepatitis B virus related liver cirrhosis, Child A
    • Right lung tumor, suspected metastatic lung tumor
    • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, left ventricular ejection fraction 67%, 2025-02-17
    • Mitral valve regurgitation: moderate to severe
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • The patient was scheduled for liver tumor further survey.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 73 year-old man with the underlying of HTN, DM, old CVA, lumbar HIVD s/p. He was discharged from our Integrative Medicine Department last week and the liver tumor was found in abdominal CT scan. Lung nodule also noted.
    • This time, he was scheduled for liver tumor further survey. He denied fever, dizziness, URI symptoms, chest tightness, epigastric pain, tarry/bloody stool, body weight loss found. Explained about the possibility of Hepatic malignancy and talked about surgery, liver tumor biopsy and MRI, he and family declined surgery, refused liver biopsy.
    • Under the impression of liver tumor and lung nodule, favor intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with lung metastasis, liver and lung metastasis. He was admitted to our GI ward for management and further survey. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, adequate IV fluid supplement and diuretic therapy with furosemide were administered for the correction of his edema. Legs edema improved gradually.
    • We consulted chest physician for lung nodule: and he suggested: 1) arrange chest CT with/without contrast; 2) check PT/PTT, serum cryptococcus antigen, CEA, SCC, CA199; 3) check sputum TB x3, sputum aerobic culture x1; 4) may consider to perform lung biopsy after complete evaluation or conservative chest CT follow-up every 3 months.
    • A cardiologist was consulted for heart failure and mitral valve regurgitation (moderate to severe) and he replied: 1. Since advanced liver malignancy is impressed, valvuar heart disease conservative treatment is suggested. 2. Keep hyzzar, concor. 3. Titrate furosemide according to fluid status. 4. May shift to NOAC (such as edoxaban 30mg QD) use for Af stroke prevention were suggested. We’ve explained CV consultation reply to the patient and family and suggested CV OPD Follow-up after discharge.
    • Chest CT on 2025/03/01 showed: 1) Right lower lobe nodular lesion. 1.48cm, r/o lung meta. 2) Several nodular lesions at right lower lobe with bronchial distribution, in favor of sputum impaction. 3) Hepatic tumors and suspected pancreatic tail cystic tumor. Suggest tissue proof.
    • Liver MRI on 2025/03/03 revealed: 1) A poor enhancing tumor (4.9cm) in S2-3 of liver r/o cholangiocarcinoma. 2) Some nodules in right lower lung r/o metastases. 3) Heterogeneous intensity of L2-3 r/o metastases. 4) Liver cirrhosis.
    • Tumor makers was checked and showed AFP 5.2 ng/mL, CA199 80.54 U/mL, CEA 5.59 ng/mL. Oncologist was consulted and 1) Consider arranging an EUS-guided liver biopsy; 2) Consider a CT-guided chest biopsy were suggested.
    • We’ve explained to the patient and family (his son and wife) about liver tumor favor cholangiocarcinoma and lung tumor favor metastatic lung tumor: we’ve suggested lung lesion biopsy + liver tumor biopsy: explained indication and possible complications of lung lesion/liver tumor biopsy: but the patient and family (his son) refused lung biopsy; they agreed with liver biopsy.
    • HBV DNA was 950000 IU/mL, Anti-HBV agent with Vemlidy was prescribed.
    • Bone scan was performed and revealed: 1. Several hot spots in the right rib cage, and increased activity in some T-spine, the nature is to be determined (bone mets, post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation. 2. Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, some C- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, S-I joints, left knee, and ankles.
    • CT-guide liver tumor biopsy was done on 2025/03/07. Results of tissue biopsy was pending.
    • We’ve suggested lung tumor biopsy again but the patient and family still refused lung tumor biopsy.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged on 2025/03/08 and GI/Oncology OPD Follow-up would were arranged later. we’ve also suggested CV OPD follow-up after discharge for heart failure and moderate to severe MR.   - Discharge prescription
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# BID 8D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 8D
• 2025-02-15 ~ 2025-02-22 POMR Integrative Medicine Hong BoBin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, left ventricular ejection fraction 67%, 2025-02-17
    • Complicated urinary tract infection, Citrobacter koseri
    • Cirrhosis of liver, Child-pugh score, class A
    • Right hepatic tumors 5.0*2.8cm, in lateral segment of liver
    • Complicated cyst (3.3*2.6cm) of liver in S4
    • Right Pleural effusion
    • Hypokalemia
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Bilateral lower limb pitting edema and Scrotum edema worsen since 2025/02/15.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 73 year-old man with the underlying of HTN, DM, old CVA, lumbar HIVD s/p .
    • According to himself, he suffered from bilateral lower limb pitting edema for 2 months and Scrotum edema it became worse in these 2 days, he came to our ED for help. Other accompained symptoms included dyspnea, cough, urine frequency,weak stream, intermittency, straining and emptying incompletely. Also, he would shout and kick during sleep.
    • At ER, the vital sign showed Blood pressure: 128/78; Pulse: 80 beats/min; Body temperature: 35.6 ’C; Respiration: 16 per/min, Conscious level: E4V4M6. the Laboratory exam showed normal WBC, elevated of CRP (1.2mg/dL), Hypernatremia (Na 151), abnormal liver function (ALT 45), BNP, Troponin, D-Dimer were also noted. Blood gas revealing CO2 retention.
    • Chest X ray was done and it showed consolidation on RLL. Under the impression of pitting edema, r/o heart failure, he was admitted for further survey. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, diuretics with lasix 40mg IV was administered for infection control. Urine culture yield Citrobacter koseri. Oral from antibiotic with Cefazolin was given for infection control.
    • Heart echo gram was arranged, the report showed M-mode 67%, Degenerative changes of mitral valve with moderate to severe MR (posteriorly-directed); mild TR; aortic valve sclerosis, Dilated LV with preserved LV/RV systolic function, Possible mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension (the estimated systolic PA pressure 50-55 mmHg, Mild aortic root calcification with multiple protruding atheromas and Atrial fibrillation; severely dilated LA and dilated RA.
    • Abdominal echo was done for abnormal liver function, revealing Liver cirrhosis, Right hepatic tumors and right pleural effusion. the GI Specialist was consulted, who suggestied checked total bilirubin, PT for liver cirrhosis severity evaluation, Check HBV DNA and arranged abdominal CT.
    • After treatment, the hemograms and biochemistry exam showed hypokalemia, the Const-K was given, the CXR disclosed improved Right pleural effusion, As patient is free of clinical symptoms, he discharged on 2025-02-22. He needs to return to the GI OPD for a follow-up appointment in the following weeks.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# PRNQD 4D if BW gain > 1kgw

[consultation]

• 2025-03-04 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 73 year-old man with the underlying of HTN, DM, old CVA, lumbar HIVD s/p and heart failure. He was discharged from our Integrative Medicine ward last week and the liver tumor was found in abdominal CT scan. Lung nodule also noted. We’ve suggested liver tumor biopsy but patient and family refused biopsy.
    • Chest CT showed 1) Right lower lobe nodular lesion. 1.48cm, r/o lung mets. 2) Several nodular lesions at right lower lobe with bronchial distribution, in favor of sputum impaction. 3) Hepatic tumors and suspected pancreatic tail cystic tumor. Suggest tissue proof.
    • Abdominal MRI showed A poor enhancing tumor (4.9cm) in S2-3 of liver r/o cholangiocarcinoma. Some nodules in right lower lung r/o metastases. Heterogeneous intensity of L2-3 r/o metastases. So we need you evaluation and suggestion of this patient. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • This 73-year-old man has a medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, old cerebrovascular accident, lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (status post-surgery), and heart failure.
    • We are consulted for the evaluation of liver tumor, suspected cholangiocarcinoma, and lung metastases.
    • Here are my suggestions:
      • Consider arranging an EUS-guided liver biopsy.
      • Consider a CT-guided chest biopsy.
• 2025-02-27 Cardiology
  • Q
    • For management of degenerative changes of mitral valve with moderate to severe MR (posteriorly-directed); mild TR; aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Now, due to increased body weight. We need your management of moderate to severe MR.
  • A
    • LAB
      • 20250227 - ALT 37, rGT 71, albumin 3.7, Cre 1.27, K 3.9, Hb 13.8, HbA1c 6.8%, NTproBNP 1226.5.
    • Impression
      • Atrial fibrillation
      • Moderate to severe degenerative MR
      • Liver tumor
    • Suggestion
      • Since advanced liver malignancy is impressed, valvuar heart disease conservative treatment is suggested.
      • Keep hyzzar, concor
      • Titrate furosemide according to fluid status
      • May shift to NOAC (such as edoxaban 30mg QD) use for Af stroke prevention
• 2025-02-27 Chest Medicine
  • Q
    • For managment of RLL nodules
    • Now, due to RLL nodules on CXR. We need your management and further survey.
  • A
    • S: no short of breath
    • O:
      • 20250222 ABDOMEN CT: multiple nodules over right lower lung
      • smoking history: 1ppd for 50 years, current smoker
      • breath sound: clear
      • extremities: bilateral foot: pitting edema (+)
      • 20250227 CXR: suspected a RLL nodule
      • 20250227 serum creatinine = 1.27
    • A:
      • multiple nodules over right lower lung (maximun = 14mm); differential diagnosis: primary lung cancer; liver tumor with lung metastasis; benign neoplasm
      • HBV, liver cirrhosis, liver tumor (5cm)
    • P:
      • arrange chest CT with/without contrast
      • check PT/PTT, serum cryptococcus antigen, CEA, SCC, CA199
      • check sputum TB x3, sputum aerobic culture x1
      • may consider to perform lung biopsy after complete evaluation or conservative chest CT follow-up every 3 months
      • If I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
• 2025-02-20 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • Liver cirrhosis and Right hepatic tumors
    • Due to abnormal liver function, we follow up abdominal echo showed Liver cirrhosis, Right hepatic tumors and Right pleural effusion. the laboratory exam showed normal CRP. the abdominal CT was arranged on 2025/02/22. this time, due to Liver cirrhosis and Right hepatic tumors, so we need your evaluation and suggestion.
  • A
    • This 73 y/o man is a case of HTN, DM, old CVA, HBV carrier. He was admitted this time for pitting edema survey. We are consulted for liver cirrhosis and right hepatic tumors management.
    • Lab
      • 2025-02-20 AFP 5.7 ng/mL
        
      • 2025-02-19 ALT 37 U/L
        
      • 2025-02-19 AST 33 U/L
        
      • 2025-02-17 HBsAg Reactive
        
      • 2025-02-17 HBsAg Value 4087.37 S/CO
        
      • 2025-02-17 Anti-HBs 0.00 mIU/mL
        
      • 2025-02-17 Anti-HBc Reactive
        
      • 2025-02-17 Anti-HBc Value 7.02 S/CO
        
      • 2025-02-17 HBeAg Nonreactive
        
      • 2025-02-17 HBeAg Value 0.796 S/CO
        
      • 2025-02-15 Albumin (BCG) 3.8 g/dL
        
    • Image
      • 2025/02/19 abdominal sonogram: Liver cirrhosis, Right hepatic tumors
    • Impression
      • Chronic hepatitis B with liver cirrhosis
    • Plan
      • Check total bilirubin, PT for liver cirrhosis severity evaluation
      • Check HBV DNA
      • Pending for abdominal CT

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-11 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1475mg NS 250mL 30min (P-GemCis, gemcitabine 80% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-26 - ____________________________________ cisplatin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1475mg NS 250mL 30min (GemCis, gemcitabine 80% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-19 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1475mg NS 250mL 30min (P-GemCis, gemcitabine 80% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

2025-04-28

Patient Evaluation

• The patient is a 73-year-old man with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with lung and bone metastases (T1N0M1, Stage IV), complicated by liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A), chronic atrial fibrillation with moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation, type 2 diabetes mellitus with poor control (HbA1c 8.5% on 2025-04-25), and chronic kidney disease progression (eGFR declined to 47.66 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-04-27).
  
• He is currently receiving immunochemotherapy with pembrolizumab + gemcitabine + cisplatin (P-GemCis), with dose adjustments for gemcitabine (80%) due to advanced age.
  
• Lab trends show declining hemoglobin and RBC count, progressive renal function impairment, and fluctuating tumor markers (CEA and CA19-9).
  
• Vital signs remain stable without significant hypotension, hypoxia, or tachycardia.

Problem 1. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with lung and bone metastases

• Objective
  • Histopathology (2025-03-07): Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, CK7(+), CK19(+), compatible with cholangiocarcinoma.
  • Imaging: Liver mass (4.9 cm in S2-3 on MRI 2025-03-03); lung nodules (CT 2025-03-01); bone scan showing skeletal metastases (2025-03-05).
  • Immunochemotherapy ongoing: P-GemCis initiated 2025-03-19, 2025-04-11 with gemcitabine 80% dosing.
  • Tumor markers: CA19-9 fluctuated from 82.24 U/mL (2025-03-19) to 79.52 U/mL (2025-04-25); CEA increased from 4.71 ng/mL (2025-03-19) to 9.36 ng/mL (2025-04-25).
• Assessment
  • Disease control appears modest: CA19-9 relatively stable but CEA is rising, suggesting possible disease progression or chemoresistance developing.
  • P-GemCis is guideline-aligned (KEYNOTE-966 trial), even though PFS benefit is limited compared to D-GemCis.
  • Continuing immunochemotherapy appropriate; however, therapeutic response may be suboptimal.
• Recommendation
  • Continue P-GemCis but plan for disease reassessment after 2–3 months: CT chest/abdomen/pelvis recommended.
  • Consider early molecular profiling (if not yet done) for actionable mutations (e.g., FGFR2, IDH1) in case of progression.
  • Evaluate for clinical trial eligibility if progression confirmed.

Problem 2. Renal dysfunction and electrolyte balance

• Objective
  • eGFR declined from 99.28 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-01) to 47.66 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-27).
  • BUN increased from 22 mg/dL (2025-03-01) to 30 mg/dL (2025-04-27).
  • Stable potassium around 3.9–4.5 mmol/L and sodium around 135–138 mmol/L.
  • Albumin decreased to 3.4 g/dL (2025-04-27).
  • No severe electrolyte disturbance identified yet.
• Assessment
  • Progressive renal insufficiency likely multifactorial: chemotherapy nephrotoxicity (cisplatin), underlying heart failure, chronic HBV cirrhosis.
  • Despite hydration protocols (MgSO4, KCl infusion during chemotherapy), renal function deterioration suggests cisplatin nephrotoxicity becoming clinically significant.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess the feasibility of continuing cisplatin: consider switching to carboplatin or gemcitabine monotherapy if worsening.
  • Maintain aggressive hydration pre- and post-chemotherapy.
  • Monitor renal panel (BUN, Cr, electrolytes) before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Adjust other nephrotoxic agents (in any).

Problem 3. Anemia and bone marrow suppression

• Objective
  • Hb dropped from 13.7 g/dL (2025-03-19) to 10.6 g/dL (2025-04-27).
  • RBC decreased from 4.38 ×10⁶/μL (2025-03-19) to 3.44 ×10⁶/μL (2025-04-27).
  • Platelet count fluctuated between 70–158 ×10³/μL.
  • RDW-CV increased to 14.9% (2025-04-27).
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression evident (gemcitabine, cisplatin).
  • Anemia is moderate and stable without evidence of bleeding.
  • Trend suggests need for closer monitoring but no immediate transfusion indicated unless symptomatic or Hb <8 g/dL.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC weekly during chemotherapy.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if symptomatic anemia or transfusion dependence develops.
  • Ensure iron panel, vitamin B12, and folate checked if anemia worsens.

Problem 4. Type 2 diabetes mellitus with poor glycemic control

• Objective
  • HbA1c elevated to 8.5% (2025-04-25).
  • Blood glucose fluctuated: 218 mg/dL (2025-04-27) and 119 mg/dL (2025-04-28).
  • Active medications include Uformin (metformin 500mg) BIDCC.
• Assessment
  • Glycemic control might be suboptimal during chemotherapy period, possibly exacerbated by corticosteroids (dexamethasone premedication).
  • Risk of infection, delayed wound healing, worsened general performance status.
• Recommendation
  • Intensify glycemic control: consider adding or switching to DPP-4 inhibitors or basal insulin.
  • Target pre-meal glucose 80–130 mg/dL, post-meal <180 mg/dL if feasible.
  • Monitor blood glucose more closely (before meals and bedtime) during chemotherapy cycles.

Problem 5. Cardiovascular comorbidity: atrial fibrillation and mitral regurgitation

• Objective
  • 2D echocardiogram (2025-02-17): moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, preserved EF (67%).
  • Current medications include Concor (bisoprolol 5mg QD) and Diovan (valsartan 160mg QD).
  • Stable vital signs: BP 106/55 to 139/82 mmHg, HR 54–65 bpm, SpO2 95–97% (2025-04-27 to 2025-04-28).
• Assessment
  • Rate control for atrial fibrillation is satisfactory.
  • No new heart failure symptoms (e.g., edema, dyspnea).
  • No signs of decompensated heart failure despite chemotherapy-induced fluid shifts.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current heart failure regimen.
  • Monitor for signs of volume overload or hypotension.
  • If atrial fibrillation burden increases, re-evaluate for anticoagulation, considering bleeding risk under chemotherapy.

2025-03-18

This is a 73-year-old man with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) with lung and bone metastases, underlying liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A), atrial fibrillation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prior stroke. He was admitted for Port-A insertion and first-time chemotherapy. He has declined lung biopsy but underwent a CT-guided liver biopsy confirming adenocarcinoma consistent with cholangiocarcinoma.

Recent workup shows: - Liver tumor (4.9 cm, S2-3), multiple lung nodules, bone lesions (rib cage, T-spine) - Atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular response, moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation - Elevated HBV DNA (950,000 IU/mL) and now on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) - Mildly reduced renal function (eGFR 62.48 mL/min/1.73m²) - Borderline low sodium (134 mmol/L) - Recent imaging suggests possible early lung metastases and progressive hepatic disease

Problem 1: Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma with Lung and Bone Metastases (Stage IV)

• Objective
  • Pathology (2025-03-07): Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, CK7(+), CK19(+), CA19-9(focal +), CK20(-), consistent with cholangiocarcinoma.
    
  • MRI (2025-03-03): 4.9 cm poorly enhancing mass in S2-3, lung nodules, heterogeneous intensity in L2-3, cirrhosis.
    
  • CT (2025-03-01): Liver tumors, lung nodules (1.48 cm RLL), pancreatic tail cystic lesion.
    
  • Tc-99m MDP Bone Scan (2025-03-05): Hot spots in ribs, T-spine, suggesting bone metastases.
• Assessment
  • Given advanced ICC (T1N0M1, Stage IV) with lung and bone metastases, systemic therapy is the standard of care.
    
  • First-line chemotherapy options:
    • Gemcitabine + Cisplatin + [Durvalumab or Pembrolizumab]
      
    • Gemcitabine + Cisplatin (GemCis)
      
    • FOLFOX (if GemCis intolerable due to liver function)
• Recommendation
  • Start chemotherapy: Gemcitabine + Cisplatin unless renal or hepatic function worsens.
    
  • Consider molecular testing (FGFR2, IDH1, NTRK, BRAF V600E, MSI-H/dMMR) for targeted therapy options.
    
  • Evaluate for palliative bone-directed therapy if symptomatic.
    
  • Monitor CA19-9 for treatment response.
    
  • Repeat imaging in 2-3 months to assess treatment efficacy.

Problem 2: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation Risk

• Objective
  • HBsAg: Reactive (2025-02-17)
  • HBV DNA: 950,000 IU/mL (2025-02-24)
  • Anti-HBs: 0.00 mIU/mL (2025-02-17)
    
  • Mild liver dysfunction: ALT 26, AST 28 (2025-03-17), but prior ALT 45 (2025-02-15).
    
  • Child-Pugh A liver cirrhosis.
• Assessment
  • HBV DNA is significantly elevated and now on tenofovir (Vemlidy).
    
  • High risk of HBV reactivation during chemotherapy → Can lead to liver failure.
    
  • Possible tenofovir resistance reported low.
• Recommendation
  • Increase monitoring of HBV DNA levels (every 1-2 months during chemotherapy).
    
  • May consider switching to Entecavir if HBV DNA keeps remaining high.
    
  • Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin every 2-3 weeks.
    
  • Liver function and albumin levels must be closely monitored, as chemotherapy may further impact hepatic reserve.

Problem 3: Atrial Fibrillation and Valvular Heart Disease

• Objective
  • ECG (2025-03-17): Atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular response, premature ventricular complexes.
    
  • Echocardiogram (2025-02-17): Moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation, mild aortic sclerosis, pulmonary hypertension (PA pressure 50-55 mmHg).
    
  • NT-proBNP (2025-02-15): 1226.5 pg/mL (suggests heart strain).
    
  • BP stable (112/55 to 140/77 mmHg), no dyspnea or edema.
• Assessment
  • Stroke risk from AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥ 3).
    
  • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
    
  • Anticoagulation is indicated, but liver function and bleeding risk need careful consideration.
• Recommendation
  • May consider NOAC (Edoxaban 30mg QD) if platelet count > 150K and no bleeding risk.
    
  • Monitor for bleeding risk due to chemotherapy (check INR/PT regularly).
    
  • Continue beta-blocker (Concor 5mg QD) and diuretics (Spiron 25mg PO BID) for rate control and fluid balance.
    
  • Repeat NT-proBNP if symptoms worsen.

Problem 4: Lung Nodules – Metastatic vs. Primary?

• Objective
  • CT (2025-03-01): 1.48 cm right lower lobe nodule, multiple nodules with bronchial distribution.
    
  • CXR (2025-03-17): Linear infiltrations in both lungs.
    
  • No dyspnea, cough, or hemoptysis.
• Assessment
  • Lung metastasis is likely, but a primary lung malignancy cannot be ruled out.
    
  • Patient declined biopsy.
• Recommendation
  • Chest CT follow-up in 3 months to monitor lung nodules.
    
  • If respiratory symptoms develop, reconsider biopsy or bronchoscopy.
    
  • Monitor for pleural effusion (early sign of progression).

Problem 5: Bone Lesions – Metastatic vs. Degenerative?

• Objective
  • Bone scan (2025-03-05): Hot spots in the right rib cage and T-spine.
    
  • MRI (2025-03-03): Heterogeneous intensity in L2-3 (possible metastasis).
    
  • No reported bone pain or fractures.
• Assessment
  • High suspicion for bone metastases.
    
  • Could benefit from palliative bone-directed therapy (Zoledronic acid or Denosumab).
• Recommendation
  • May consider Zoledronic acid 4mg IV Q4W or Denosumab 120mg SC Q4W to prevent skeletal-related events.
    
  • Check calcium, vitamin D, and renal function before therapy.
    
  • Consider radiation therapy if bone pain develops.

Final Treatment Plan Summary

• Systemic Therapy: Start Gemcitabine + Cisplatin; consider targeted therapy if FGFR2, IDH1, or MSI-H/dMMR mutations are present.
  
• HBV Management: Monitor HBV DNA closely; switch to Entecavir or TDF if viral load persists.
  
• Atrial Fibrillation & Heart Failure: Start Edoxaban 30mg QD if platelets > 100K; continue beta-blockers & diuretics for HFpEF.
  
• Lung Nodules: Monitor with chest CT in 3 months; reconsider biopsy if progression or symptoms develop.
  
• Bone Metastases: Start Zoledronic acid or Denosumab for skeletal protection.
  
• Supportive Care: Maintain nutrition, monitor renal and liver function, optimize BP and glucose control.

[Comparison of “Durvalumab + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin”, “Pembrolizumab + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin”, and “Gemcitabine + Cisplatin” in This BTC Patient]

Background & Context

• This 73-year-old male has advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) with lung and bone metastases (Stage IV, T1N0M1), along with underlying liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A), atrial fibrillation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prior stroke.
  
• Given his metastatic disease status, the current standard of care is systemic therapy, and three treatment strategies are being considered:
  • Gemcitabine + Cisplatin (GemCis) – Standard first-line chemotherapy
  • Durvalumab + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin (D-GemCis) – Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy
  • Pembrolizumab + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin (P-GemCis) – Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy

Efficacy Comparison

Regimen	Overall Survival (OS)	Progression-Free Survival (PFS)	Key Clinical Trial
GemCis	11.7 months (median)	5.7 months (median)	ABC-02 Trial
D-GemCis	12.8 months (median)	7.2 months (median)	TOPAZ-1 Trial
P-GemCis	12.7 months (median)	Not significantly different	KEYNOTE-966 Trial

• Key Observations
  • D-GemCis (Durvalumab + GemCis) and P-GemCis (Pembrolizumab + GemCis) both demonstrated superior OS compared to GemCis alone.
  • D-GemCis led to a 20% reduction in mortality risk (HR = 0.80, p=0.021), while P-GemCis led to a 17% reduction (HR = 0.83, p=0.0034).
  • D-GemCis had a clear benefit in PFS, whereas P-GemCis did not show significant PFS improvement.
  • Both regimens are now considered viable first-line options for advanced BTC per NCCN and ESMO guidelines.

Safety and Toxicity Profile

Regimen	Common Adverse Effects	Immune-Related Adverse Events (irAEs)
GemCis	Neutropenia, anemia, fatigue, nausea, hepatotoxicity	None
D-GemCis	Similar to GemCis	Mild to moderate immune-related toxicities (e.g., hepatitis, colitis, thyroiditis, pneumonitis)
P-GemCis	Similar to GemCis	Immune-related toxicities, potential for severe irAEs

• Key Observations
  • Durvalumab and pembrolizumab both add manageable immune-related toxicities.
  • There was no significant increase in severe adverse events with D-GemCis in the TOPAZ-1 trial.
  • Pembrolizumab, being an anti-PD-1 agent, might have a slightly higher risk of irAEs compared to Durvalumab (anti-PD-L1).
  • For this patient with liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A), close monitoring of hepatic function is essential.

Do We Need PD-L1 Testing Before Immunotherapy? (below not posted)

• Clinical Trial Insights
  • Durvalumab (D-GemCis, TOPAZ-1 Trial): PD-L1 testing was NOT required for patient eligibility. The benefit was observed regardless of PD-L1 status.
  • Pembrolizumab (P-GemCis, KEYNOTE-966 Trial): PD-L1 testing was also NOT required; efficacy was seen in all patients.
• Guideline Recommendations
  • Neither NCCN nor ESMO guidelines require PD-L1 testing before initiating durvalumab or pembrolizumab in BTC.
  • Unlike other cancers where PD-L1 expression is predictive of response, BTC trials demonstrated a benefit irrespective of PD-L1 status.
• Rationale for Not Requiring PD-L1 Testing
  • PD-L1 expression in BTC is variable and not always predictive of response.
  • The clinical trials included unselected patient populations and showed benefits across PD-L1 subgroups.
  • Restricting treatment based on PD-L1 status could unnecessarily exclude patients from effective therapy.

Considerations for This Specific Patient

• Advantages of D-GemCis or P-GemCis Over GemCis Alone
  • Improved survival (~1-2 months median OS gain)
    
  • Potential for durable response (especially in PD-L1 positive cases, though testing is not required)
    
  • No significant increase in severe toxicity vs. chemotherapy alone
• Potential Challenges
  • Liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A): Need close monitoring of immune-related hepatitis.
    
  • Atrial fibrillation and moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation: Risk of cardiotoxicity from immune therapy.
    
  • Bone metastases: Palliative bone-directed therapy (Zoledronic acid or Denosumab) is still needed.
    
  • HBV Reactivation: HBV DNA is 950,000 IU/mL, requiring intensified antiviral monitoring.

Final Treatment Recommendation

• Preferred option: Durvalumab + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin (D-GemCis)
  • Rationale: Demonstrated survival benefit, minimal added toxicity, and easier management of irAEs compared to pembrolizumab.
• Alternative if durvalumab is unavailable or contraindicated: Pembrolizumab + GemCis (P-GemCis)
  • Rationale: Still offers survival benefit, though not as strong as D-GemCis in terms of PFS.
• If patient is frail or declines immunotherapy: GemCis alone
  • Rationale: Standard chemotherapy with good symptom control but lower survival benefit.

Summary Table of Recommendations

Treatment Plan	Recommended for This Patient?	Rationale
D-GemCis	Preferred choice	Best survival benefit, minimal added toxicity
P-GemCis	Alternative option	Good survival benefit, slightly less robust PFS
GemCis alone	Only if frail or refuses immunotherapy	Standard therapy but lower survival
PD-L1 testing	Not required	No impact on treatment selection

Conclusion

• For this 73-year-old male with advanced BTC (ICC with lung and bone metastases), Durvalumab + GemCis is the preferred option given its proven survival benefit, manageable toxicity profile, and guideline support. Pembrolizumab + GemCis is an alternative, though it does not significantly improve PFS. PD-L1 testing is not required for treatment selection, as both regimens have demonstrated efficacy in unselected populations. Close monitoring of hepatic function, HBV reactivation, and cardiovascular status is critical during treatment.

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[MedRec]

• 2025-04-27 SOAP Surgical Emergency
  • S
    • Triage Level: 2, Scalp laceration, abrasion > Moderate respiratory distress (<92%). Patient involved in a motorcycle accident today, diagnosed with SDH, SAH, chin laceration, and left orbital fracture at Tri-Service General Hospital, transferred to our hospital.
    • headache and nausea
    • ILOC + after traffic accident this afternoon
    • no chest pain nor abdominal pain no
    • no limbs weakness
    • no diplopia now
    • NKA
    • PH Lt carotic artery dissection last year
    • unilateral vocal cord or laryngeal paralysis
    • Medicine: Plavix, Metformin
  • O
    • Vital signs: BP 127/72; HR 111; BT 36.4’C; RR 20
    • Con’s E4V5M6
    • SpO2 94%
    • General appearance: ACute ill-looking
    • HEENT: full EOM, iosoconic pupils,
    • Lt periorbital ecchymosis
    • Chest: symmetric and clear breathing sound, no chest wall tender
      
    • Heart: RHB
      
    • Abdomen: Soft, tenderness (-)
    • Ext: AW at bil. knees and legs; freely symmetric MP, no ROM limitation
  • A/P
    • S06.5X1A Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
  • Prescription
    • Keppra (levetiracetam) 500mg ST IVD
    • Tramtor (tramadol) 60mg ST IVD
    • Imperan (metoclopramide) 10mg ST IVD
    • NS 500mL ST IVD
• 2025-04-03 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • S
    • well explainted TCD/CCD result to P’t. F/U MRA C+/C-
  • O
    • Neurologic sign stable.
    • 2025/02/17 Neurosonography
      • Mild atheromatous lesions in R CCA bifurcation.
      • Smaller caliber with decreased flow in R cervical and intracranial VA, possible R VA hypoplasia.
      • Normal extracranial carotid, L vertebral, and other intracranial basal cerebral arterial flows.
  • Prescription x3
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-01-09 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • S
    • condition statioanry, arrange TCD/CCD.
    • Keep plavix use
  • Prescription x3
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-10-17, 2024-07-26, 2024-05-02 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • Prescription x3
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-02-08 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • S
    • Well explained NRA result to P’t.
    • Suggested keeppl avis use.
    • F/U TCD/CCD every year.
    • May F/U MRA half year later.
  • O
    • 2024/01/19 MRI: Nasopharynx
      • IMP: C/W left cervical ICA dissection, with almost complete resolution of intramural hematoma as compared with MRI on 20231201.
        
  • Prescription x3
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-01-10 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen YiQian
  • S
    • shallow sleep
    • increased appetite,
  • O
    • sensitive to the mirtazpaine-related floating sensation,
  • A/P
    • Dx:
      • anxiety with depression,
      • insomnia,
    • Tx:
      • Counseling,
  • Prescription
    • Mirtapine Orally Disintegrating (mirtazapine 30mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
• 2023-12-14 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • S
    • speech keep improving, spirit relative better.
    • RST didn’t showed obvious decremental change. No obvious response to mestinon.
  • Prescription x2
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-12-13 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen YiQian
  • S
    • suffered from vocal paralysis since 2023/10/21.
    • associated with anxiety and poor appetite
      • notable weight loss more than 10 kg in recent 2 months.
  • O
    • more concerned about the sleep problems
      • conditional anxiety to insomnia.
      • more sensitive to drug side-effect,
  • A/P
    • Dx:
      • anxiety with depression,
      • insomnia,
    • Tx:
      • Counseling,
  • Prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 28D if insomnia or anxiety
    • Mirtapine Orally Disintegrating (mirtazapine 30mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
• 2023-11-30 ~ 2023-12-09 POMR Chest Medicine Wu YaoGuang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
    • Anosmia
    • Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified
    • Other vasculitis limited to the skin
    • Respiratory disorder, unspecified
  • CC
    • Hoarseness for about a month
  • Present illness history
    • He is a 55-year-old patient who is admitted for vorcal cord paralysis survey and pulmonary rehabilitation. This time, he experienced for hoarseness for about a month1 with gerneral fatigue.
    • ENT strobocope 2023/11/07 showed no lesion. MRI may be needed for survey. Lab data showed normal results. CPET showed low exercise capacity. Serial EKG did not find ST changes. CXR showed unremarkable change at both lung.
    • He was then adimitted to Chest ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, neurologist, psychiatrist and hematologist were consulted.
    • MRI on 2023/12/01 revealed C/W left cervical ICA dissection, with partial resolution of intramural hematoma, significantly improved as compared with MRI on 20231103.
    • IV fluid was given for poor appetite. Mirtapine and alpraline were prescribed based on psychiatrist’s suggestion.
    • Mestinone was given for suspected myasthenia gravis, however, it was uneffective so we discontinued.
    • After above treatment, his general condition improved. Under stable vital sign, he was allowed discharged on 2023/12/09 and OPD follow up arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D if insomnia or anxiety
    • Kentamin (vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500mcg) 1# TID 7D
    • Mirtapine Orally Disintegrating (mirtazapine 30mg) 0.5# HS 7D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2023-11-09 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • S
    • P’t felt speech keep improving, but still easy fatigue. Still favor medicine treatment.
  • Prescription
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-11-04 SOAP Neurology Xu BoRen
  • S
    • hoarsness since 2023/10
    • now mild improved and can articulate
    • visual acuity and olfactory decreased
    • no sensory and no motor complaint
  • O
    • Cranial nerve: hoarsness
    • motor: intact
    • sensory: intact
    • MRI radiologist suspect left ICA dissection
  • A
    • left ICA dissection
  • Prescription
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 6D

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-28 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • S/P double J cathter placement from pelvic cavity into renal region over left renal pelvis
    • Some cystic change at left renal pelvis region is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2025-02-24, the lesion regressed markedly.
  • Imp:
    • Marked regression of the retroperitoneal tumor.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the chest
• 2025-04-01 Sonography - nephrology
  • Bilateral chronic change of both kidneys.
  • D-J in left kidney
• 2025-02-26 MRI - brain
  • Imp: No brain nodule or metastasis was noted.
• 2025-02-25 PET
  • A large glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left retroperitoneum, compatible with a metastatic lesion.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism around the Port-A line in the left supraclavicular fossa and upper mediastinum. Inflammation may show this picture.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and right ureter. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-02-24 CT - chest
  • Impression
    • metastatic tumor LAP in left retroperitoneum, significantly in increase in size as compared with CT on 2025/01/16. RUL 3.5mm, may be LN.
• 2025-02-05 Pathology - soft tissue biopsy/simple excision (non lipoma)
  • Retroperitoneal mass, CT-guided biopsy — Seminoma, metastatic
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of some large tumor cells with focal necrosis and mixed with lymphocytes and neutrophils.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows OCT3/4 (+), CD117 (+) and PLAP (+) for tumor. According to histopathologic finding and past history, it is compatible with metastatic seminoma of testis.
• 2025-01-16 CT - abdomen
  • S/P left orchiectomy. A mass (3.1x4.4cm) at left retroperitoneum (srs301, img32) with obstructive uropathy. Minimal ascites.
  • Left renal cyst (1.0cm).
• 2023-03-14 Pathology - testis tumor
  • IMP: Enhancing tumors (0.8cm, 1.9cm) at right hepatic lobe without interval change r/o FNH.
• 2023-03-13 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Hot spots in bilateral pubic bones, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3-6 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, S-I joints, hips, and left knee.
• 2023-02-01 Pathology - testis tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Testis, left, radical orchiectomy — Seminoma
    • Tunica albuginea, left, radical orchiectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Spermatic cord, left, radical orchiectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Epididymis, left, radical orchiectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage:pT2Nx(if cM0)S1; AJCC prognostic stage: IS
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: radical orchiectomy
    • Specimen site: left
      
    • Specimen size: Testis: 6x 4x 3 cm; Epidydimis: 4.5x 1.5x 1 cm, Spermatic cord: 7.5 cm in length and 1 cm in greastest diameter
    • Tumor size: 5x 3.5x 3 cm
    • Tumor description: ill-defined, grayish and solid
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1:cord, A2:epidydimis, A3-6:testis
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology Type: Seminoma
    • Gross Tumor Extension: Tumor is confined to the testis
    • Resection Margins: Margin free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
    • Lymph Node metastasis: Not applicable
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
    • Ancillary Studies: Immunohistochemical stain: CD117(+), PLAP(+), AFP(-), Beta-HCG (focal+).
• 2023-01-19 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Hypervascular hepatic tumor at right lobe liver measuring 2.19cm (Se10 IM50), and 0.94cm (Se10 IM52) are found. The lesions show intermediate high SI on T2WI. FNH is favored.
• 2023-01-13 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • An ill-defined mass-like lesion in left testis is highly suspected. Please correlate with scrotal sono.
    • There are two homogeneous enhancing lesion 1.8 cm in S5 and 0.9 cm in S6 of the liver at arterial phase images but isodensity in portal venous phase and delayed phase images.
      • Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is highly suspected.
    • A renal cyst measuring 1.1 cm in left middle pole is noted.
  • Impression:
    • Left testicular mass is highly suspected. Please correlate with scrotal sonography.
    • Two FNHs 1.8 cm in S5 and 0.9 cm in S6 of the liver are highly suspected. Please correlate with MRI.

[MedRec]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-28 - bleomycin 30mg NS 250mL 30min + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-21 - bleomycin 30mg NS 250mL 30min + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-14 - cisplatin 20mg/m2 33mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-5 + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr D1-5 + etoposide 100mg/m2 165mg NS 500mL 1.5hr D1-5 + bleomycin 30mg NS 100mL 30min D1
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-07 - bleomycin 30mg NS 250mL 30min + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-31 - bleomycin 30mg NS 250mL 30min + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-24 - cisplatin 20mg/m2 33mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-5 + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr D1-5 + etoposide 100mg/m2 165mg NS 500mL 1.5hr D1-5 + bleomycin 30mg NS 100mL 30min D1
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-17 - bleomycin 30mg NS 250mL 30min + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-04 - bleomycin 30mg NS 250mL 30min + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-25 - cisplatin 20mg/m2 33mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-5 + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr D1-5 + etoposide 100mg/m2 165mg NS 500mL 1.5hr D1-5 + bleomycin 30mg NS 100mL 30min D1
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-31 Sonography - abdomen
  • Symptoms: Jaundice
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted.
      • Several anechoic lesions up to 0.4cm were noted at bilateral lobes.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No lesion was noted in GB.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic cysts, bilateral lobes
  • Suggestion:
    • No evidence of biliary obstruction or liver metastases was noted
• 2025-03-28 CXR
  • Pneumothorax left side.
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Linear infiltration over right lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
• 2025-03-26 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower rectum, near anal canal, compatible with primay malignancy of the rectum.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in four regional lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes of low FDG uptake can not be ruled out.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in the upper and middle lobes of right lung. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with chest CT scan for further evaluation.
  • No prominent FDG uptake was noted in the small nodules in the left lung. Please follow up chest CT scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-03-14 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • There is circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the low rectum, 1.7 cm in size. Adenocarcinoma of the low rectum is suspected.
    • There are five small lymph nodes in the adjacent mesocolon.
      • Regional metastatic nodes (N2a) are suspected.
    • Old compression fracture or Schmorl’s node over the upper end plate of L4 vertebral body. Spondylolisthesis of L4-5 (< Grade I) is noted.
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum is highly suspected.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N2a M0; stage: IIIB
• 2025-03-12 CT - pelvis-bone
  • Findings:
    • There is wall thickening at the low rectum, near anal canal, 1.4 cm in size, that is c/w adenocarcinoma (T3).
    • There are four lymph nodes in the perirectal and inferior mesenteric area. Regional metastatic nodes (N2a) are suspected.
    • There is a soft tissue nodule in LLL of the lung (Srs:302 Img:34), 5 mm in size at lung window setting. Please correlate with PET scan.
      • There are two small ovoid-shaped soft tissue nodules in LUL and LLL of the lung (Srs:302 Img:25,38) that may be benign lesions.
      • Follow up is indicated.
      • There is bronchiectasis in RML and tree-in bud feature at RML and RUL.
      • Inflammatory process is highly suspected.
      • There are few ovoid-shaped lymph nodes in paratracheal space. Benign reactive nodes are suspected. Follow up is indicated.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the low rectum is highly suspected.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N2a M0; stage: IIIB
• 2025-03-03 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Anal canal, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of squamous epithelium lined tissue with submucosal mucinous adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK20 (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2 (+), MLH1 (+).
• 2025-02-27 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Anal canal ulcer at posterior , R/O Chronic fissure , R/O Anal canal tumor ?
  • s/p Biopsy

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-25 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 35mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 770mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-5 (CCRT, bolus 5-FU)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1
• 2025-03-31 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 35mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 780mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-5 (CCRT, bolus 5-FU)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-21 CXR
  • S/P implantation of the pacemaker.
  • S/P CVP line insertion from left jugular vein and the tip located at SVC.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Prominence of left hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-04-18 CT - lower limbs
  • Indication: r/o necrotizing fasciitis
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of both lower limbs shows:
    • Muscular atrophy with fatty change of both lower extremities.
    • Cutaneous thickening with subcutaneous fat stranding of both lower extremities.
    • No flank abscess.
    • No enlarged regional lymph node.
    • No bony destructive lesion.
  • Impression
    • Cutaneous thickening and subcutaneous stranding of both lower extremities; DDx: pressure sore, lymphoedema, cellulitis
    • Suggest clinical correlation
• 2025-04-03 Sonography - abdomen
  • Gallbladder stone (1.26cm).
  • Left renal cysts (1.42x1.78cm, 1.02x1.07cm).
• 2025-04-02 KUB
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2025-03-24 CXR
  • S/P implantation of the pacemaker.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Multiple calcifications projecting at RLL of the lung.
• 2025-03-20 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Bilateral renal atrophy is found.
    • The urianary bladder is collapsed with wall thickening, chronic cystitis is considered.
    • Cardiomegaly is noted.
    • Prior transevenous pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV and RA.
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • Radiopaque dots at right lower lobe is found.
• 2025-03-20 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Prior transevenous pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV.
  • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
• 2025-03-18 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (50%). M/E ratio = 10:1. Marked decreased in CD71+ erythroid series and a few megakaryocytes are present. Slightly increased CD138+ plasma cells can be found. The marrow space is partially replaced by a population of medium to large-sized immature cells with round to oval nucleus and moderate amount cytoplasm.
  • IHC, increased CD34+ and/or CD117+ blasts, constitue 40% of marrow cells. Most blasts are also positive for MPO. The finding is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2025-03-14 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with occasional ventricular-paced complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-02 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with occasional ventricular-paced complexes
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-07-18 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-02-01 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with frequent ventricular-paced complexes
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
• 2023-08-17 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Few calcifications projecting at RLL of the lung.
• 2023-08-17 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
• 2023-04-07 MRI - C-spine
  • IMP: Cervical spondylosis with spinal canal stenosis and neuroforaminal narrowing, esp C5-6.
• 2023-03-16 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response with frequent ventricular-paced complexes
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-01-06 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • Suboptimal study due to allodynia of right upper arm.
    • The NCV study showed (1) Prolonged distal motor latency in bilateral median and right ulnar nerves. (2) Decreased CMAP amplitude in right median and right ulnar nerves. (3) Decreased SAP amplitude and sensory conduction velocity in bilateral media and bilateral ulanr nerves. (4) The right side upper limb lead can’t be sampled due to allodynia.
    • The F wave study showed absent response in right median nerve and prolonged latency in bilateral ulnar nerves.
    • The EMG study showed positive waves in right FDI muslce. There were normal findings in right C6 paraspinal muscle.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest active lesion in right cervical root or brachial plexus. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2022-10-07 Wrist Rt
  • Maintained bony alignment
  • Osteoporosis of right wrist and hand
• 2022-10-07 Hand Rt
  • Joint space narrowing of the DIPjs, r/o osteoarthritis
  • s/p distal amputation of right index finger
• 2022-09-22 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with frequent ventricular-paced complexes
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-07-29 ECG
  • Atrial flutter with variable A-V block
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-04-12 CXR
  • S/P double lumen insertion, right side.
  • S/P pacemaker.
  • R/O calcified granulomas in right lower lung.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2022-04-07 Sonography - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Prob. parenchymal liver disease
    • Renal cysts, both kidney
    • Chronic kidney disease
  • Suggestion:
    • check hepatitis B, C
• 2022-03-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (149 - 63) / 149 = 57.72%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 57
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 50
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV, RA, RV and IVC; borderline LV systolic function with mild global hypokines
    • Minimal pericardiac effusion
    • Trivial MR, moderate to severe TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2022-03-09 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t: 8.77cm uneven surface, contracted
      • L’t: 8.67cm uneven surface, contracted
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: indistinct
      • L’t: indistinct
    • Sinus Not Dilated
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: cortical, single
        
      • L’t: cortical, multiple
        
    • Stone None
    • Mass None
    • Perirenal:
    • Bladder:
    • Other Findings:
    • Transplant Kidney:
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic renal parenchymal disease, advanced degree
    • Bilateral renal cysts
    • Foley in the urinary bladder
• 2022-03-05 CXR
  • Chest X-ray shows
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Scoliotic alignment of the thoracolumbar spine is noted.
  • Prior transevenous pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV.
  • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
• 2022-02-10 ECG
  • Ventricular-paced rhythm
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2021-12-13 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (151 - 92) / 151 = 39.07%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 38
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 43
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV and IVC; Moderately abnormal LV systolic function with global hypokinesia
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr II
    • Mild to moderate MR, moderate TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-27 VS Special Note   - Summary
  • This is a 82 y/o man with type 2 DM, ESRD. Admitted this time due to fever and abdominal pain. CXR revealed increased bilatearl infiltration therefore Tazocin was prescribed.   - After admission, Tazocin was prescribed for suspect pneumonia. We arranged a family meeting on 2025/03/21 night, low-dose AraC with NHI-reimbursed Venetoclax was comprehenvisely explained to the family. We also well informed poor prognosis. However, rapid elevation of blasts was noted on 2025/03/24, low-dose AraC was administered since 2025/03/24. Fluconazole was added and pending emergency procurement of Posaconazole and Aspergillus result.
  • Assessment:
    • Newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
      • s/p low-dose AraC 2025/03/24-
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus, HbA1c 8.6% in 2025/03
    • Resolved HBV infection
    • Suspect pneumonia
  • Plan:
    • Pending NHI-reimbursed Venetoclax, consider self-paid if necessary
    • Keep Tazocin and Fluconazole use, pending emergency procurement of Posaconazole, pending Aspergillus result
    • Watch out for infection and tumorlysis syndrome
    • Well informed poor prognosis
• 2025-03-27 MultiTeam - Cancer Case Manager
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-21
  • Consultation Focus: Hematologic malignancy. Needs to provide relevant resources/support systems. Patient and family have cancer-related medical questions. Pre-chemotherapy assessment Crash score for patients over 70 years old.
  • Conclusions and Recommendations: Family: Wife and daughter. During hospitalization, care is provided by a caregiver. Caregiver states: Patient’s food intake is unstable, sometimes only eats 1/3 of the portion, poor dentition. Recommend a consultation with a nutritionist to teach how to supplement insufficient meals with instant beverages.
  • Responder: Li YuShu
  • Response Date: 2025-03-26 10:12
  • Physician Response:
    • 03/27 09:42 Lin YiTing Response: Acknowledged. Recommend a consultation with a nutritionist to teach how to supplement insufficient meals with instant beverages.
• 2025-03-24 MultiTeam - Wound Care
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-21
  • Reason for Consultation: Pressure ulcer wound care
  • Response: Stage II pressure injury on the sacrum, wound bed with red epithelial tissue, small amount of bloody drainage. Recommend wound cleaning followed by biomycin application, no case enrollment at this time.
  • Responder: Chen ShuRong
  • Response Date: 2025-03-21 15:32
  • Physician Response:
    • 03/24 19:04 Lin YiTing Response: Treat as recommended.
• 2025-03-24 MultiTeam - Discharge Planning
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-21
  • Reason for Consultation: Other: Discharge preparation screening score ≥ 10 points
  • Consultation Status: Inpatient case
  • 2025-03-24 15:35 Luo YingRong
    • Patient discharged on 2025/03/19, readmitted on 2025/03/21.
    • Currently under caregiver’s care, no tubes, on antibiotic treatment; patient has a disability (Category 4/Extremely Severe), no long-term care, lives with wife, eldest daughter, and son, home assistive devices include electric bed, wheelchair, and crutches; will follow up on whether the patient has any other discharge preparation needs.
  • Physician’s Reply:
    • 03/24 19:04 Lin YiTing Reply: Proceed according to recommendations.
• 2025-03-15 ~ 2025-03-19 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Refractory anemia with leukoerythroblastosis, r/o MDS
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • End stage renal disease
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Erythroblastosis (2025/02/11 blast 1%, myelocyte 2%) r/o MDS or AML    
  • Present illness history
    • This 82 y/o man has a history of end stage renal disease, dependence on renal dialysis, status post right brachial-axillary arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis on 2022-08-15, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia and chronic atrial fibrillation status post permanent pacemaker insertion on 2010/11.
    • This time, he suffered from erythroblastosis (2025/02/11 blast 1%, myelocyte 2%) r/o MDS or AML, so, he went to our ONC OPD for help. Admission was suggested but the patient and family hesitate. Due to cough, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. He was brought to our ER for help. There were no fever or chills, no cough or sputum, no dyspnea, no nausea or vomit, no diarrhea.
    • Labs showed pancytopenia (WBC: 2.62 x10^3/uL; HGB : 4.6 g/dL; PLT : 14 *10^3/uL), elevated hs-Troponin I (30.1 pg/mL), Creatinine (3.73 mg/dL) and CRP (2.5 mg/dL); hyponatremia (Na: 135 mmol/L), hypokalemia (K: 3.3 mmol/L), hypomagnesemia (Magnesium) = 1.8 mg/dL; hypocalcemia (Calcium: 2.10 mmol/L).
    • Influenza A+B Ag showed negative. COVID rapid test showed negative result.
    • Blood transfusion with LPRBC and LRP for correct.
    • Nephrology was consulted for arrange H/D QW246.
    • Under the impression of pancytopenia, suspect MDS, he was admiited to our Oncology ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U on 2025/03/15, 2025/03/17 and LRP 2PH on 2025/03/18 were given for anemia and thrombocytopenia.
    • Bone marrow was done on 2025/03/18 and report was pending. He was discharged on 2025/03/19 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID 14D
• 2025-01-24, 2024-11-08, 2024-08-16, 2024-02-23, 2023-12-01 SOAP Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • Prescription x3
    • Dulcolax enteric-coated (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# QN 28D
    • midorine 2.5mg 2# QW245 30 min before HD 28D
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 0.5# TIDAC 28D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN 28D
• 2025-01-02, 2024-07-18, 2024-02-01 SOAP Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Diagnosis
    • Atrial fibrillation [I48.2]
    • Heart failure,unspecified [I50.9]
    • HCVD, unspecified, without CHF [I11.9]
    • Gout, unspecified [M10.9]
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type, not stated as un [E11.9]
    • Other postsurgical states, cardiac device in situ, cardiac pacemaker [Z95.0]
    • Conduction disorder, unspecified [I45.9]
    • Hypertrophy (benign) of prostate [N40.0]
  • Prescription x3
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# Q12H 28D

[surgical operation]

• 2025-04-16
  • Surgery
    • CDT & PTA of AV shunt
  • Finding
    • Thrombus in AVG with total occlusion.
    • Severe stenosis over AVG & venous end was noted.
• 2023-03-10
  • Surgery
    • PTA of AV shunt        
  • Finding
    • severe stenosis of AVG junction and PTA was also performed with 7MM balloon.
• 2022-12-30
  • Surgery
    • PTA of AV shunt        
  • Finding
    • angiography showed that severe stenosis of right SCV was noted and PTA was also performed with 5MM & 8MM balloon.  
• 2022-11-04
  • Surgery
    • PTA of AV shunt        
  • Finding
    • stenosis over venous end. PTA with 8mm balloon
• 2022-10-28
  • Surgery
    • Remove Hickmann’s catheter        
  • Finding
    • Remove Right Hickmann`s catheter smoothly.
• 2022-08-15
  • Surgery
    • Creation of Rt arm AVG        
  • Finding
    • INTRA-OP SONO FINDING:
      • right Brachial Artery: Calcification(-), Diameter(5.0)mm
      • right Axilla Vein: Stenosis(-), Fibrosis(-), Diameter(7.0)mm
    • Anastomosis of right Brachial artery & Axilla vein with 6mm FLIXENE graft.  
• 2022-03-08
  • Surgery
    • RIJV Hickmann’s catheter        
  • Finding
    • INTRA-OP SONO FINDING: RIGHT internal jugular VEIN was identified and diameter was 11mm and there was significan stenosis over proximal RIJV.
    • Difficult pass the dilator through the stenosis. Deformity of wire was noted.
    • A new set of dilator was applied
    • 19CM Hickmann catheter was inserted into RIJV       

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-25 - cytarabine 20mg/m2 35mg Q12H SC D1-5
  • [diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL] D1-5

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-25

This is an 82-year-old male with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosed on 2025-03-18, complicated by pancytopenia, hemodialysis-dependent ESRD, HCAP, and multiple AV shunt interventions. He has had multiple episodes of anemia and thrombocytopenia requiring transfusions, and has received low-dose cytarabine (2025-03-25 to 2025-03-27). Despite ongoing infection control with various antibiotics, his condition is complicated by severe malnutrition, hypoalbuminemia, and suspected lower extremity soft tissue infection. He is now on enteral tube feeding and a DNR/comfort care pathway has been signed (2025-04-02).

Problem 1. Acute Myeloid Leukemia

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy confirmed AML with maturation, CD34+/CD117+/MPO+ (Pathology 2025-03-18).
    
  • Low-dose cytarabine SC BID administered on 2025-03-25 to 2025-03-29 without immediate adverse effects.
    
  • Progressive pancytopenia noted:
    • WBC nadir: 0.27 ×10^3/uL (2025-04-14) → 2.89 ×10^3/uL (2025-04-24)
      
    • HGB fluctuating: 6.3 g/dL (2025-04-15) → 8.2 g/dL (2025-04-24)
      
    • PLT: as low as 1 ×10^3/uL (2025-04-14), improved to 84 ×10^3/uL (2025-04-24)
      
  • Multiple transfusions including LRP and LPRBC across April.
• Assessment
  • The AML is high-risk by age and renal status; low-dose cytarabine was appropriately chosen for palliation.
    
  • Blood counts show transient stabilization post-chemotherapy with transfusion support, but AML remains active.
    
  • Marrow recovery is incomplete; reticulocyte count remains low (0.13% on 2025-04-01), suggesting poor hematopoietic response.
    
  • Current management aligns with palliative-intent treatment in older AML with comorbidities.
• Recommendation
  • Continue supportive transfusions based on CBC thresholds (PLT <10–20 ×10^3/uL, HGB <7 g/dL).
    
  • No further cytotoxic chemotherapy unless condition unexpectedly improves.
    
  • Discuss transition to full palliative care or hospice if deterioration continues.

Problem 2. Infection (HCAP, Fungal Risk)

• Objective
  • CXR on 2025-04-21 showed progressive bilateral infiltrates and left hilar shadow prominence, consistent with HCAP.
    
  • CRP elevated: 22.7 mg/dL (2025-04-02) → 13.7 mg/dL (2025-04-17) → 11.9 mg/dL (2025-04-20).
    
  • Antibiotic therapy timeline:
    • 2025-03-21: Tapimycin (piperacillin/tazobactam) → shifted to Mepen (meropenem) on 2025-04-02
      
    • 2025-04-10: shifted to Sintum (cefepime)
      
    • 2025-04-20: Sintum changed back to Mepen + Cubicin (daptomycin)
      
  • Aspergillus Ag negative (2025-04-21); multiple fungal panels remained negative.
• Assessment
  • The infectious picture is consistent with healthcare-associated pneumonia with ongoing systemic inflammation.
    
  • Clinical response is partial with fluctuating CRP and persistent imaging changes.
    
  • No evidence of invasive fungal infection; antifungal prophylaxis deferred.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current broad-spectrum antibiotics (Mepen + Cubicin) until clinical resolution or discharge.
    
  • Monitor CRP trends, fever, oxygenation, and new infiltrates.
    
  • Repeat blood cultures only if febrile or hypotensive.

Problem 3. ESRD with AV Shunt Complications

• Objective
  • ESRD on QW246 HD schedule since 2022 (s/p AVG creation on 2022-08-15).
    
  • AV graft occlusion with thrombus confirmed (2025-04-16), underwent CDT & PTA.
    
  • Creatinine fluctuates: 4.23 mg/dL (2025-04-17), stable with HD.
    
  • Electrolytes stable except mild hyponatremia: Na 133 mmol/L (2025-04-20), P 1.8 mg/dL.
• Assessment
  • Vascular access complications are a recurrent issue; latest CDT & PTA on 2025-04-16 improved flow.
    
  • Electrolyte control is fair but borderline phosphorus and albumin suggest poor nutrition.
    
  • Fluid and acid-base status acceptable (venous blood gas 2025-04-20: pH 7.374, BE +1.5).
• Recommendation
  • Continue QW246 HD, assess access patency with bruit/thrill.
    
  • Monitor for signs of fluid overload and infection at shunt site.
    
  • Encourage phosphate-rich supplementation or adjust dialysate composition.

Problem 4. Hematologic Support (Anemia and Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • HGB nadir 6.3 g/dL (2025-04-15); PLT nadir 1 ×10^3/uL (2025-04-14)
    
  • Transfusions:
    • LPRBC: 4/15, 4/22
      
    • LRP: 4/07 (PLT 15k), 4/14 (PLT 1k), 4/22 (PLT 26k)
      
  • Reticulocyte count low (0.13% on 2025-04-01) despite RBC transfusion.
• Assessment
  • Bone marrow suppression is persistent.
    
  • Supportive transfusion improves temporary levels, but dependency is likely.
    
  • Reticulocyte production is inadequate, suggesting ongoing marrow failure from AML.
• Recommendation
  • Continue transfusions based on clinical threshold.
    
  • No erythropoietin support due to AML and expected non-responsiveness.
    
  • Monitor for transfusion-related complications.

Problem 5. Nutritional Insufficiency and GI Support (not posted)

• Objective
  • Poor oral intake noted since 2025-04-17; NG tube feeding started 2025-04-18.
    
  • Albumin remains low: 2.3–2.4 g/dL (2025-04-14 to 2025-04-20).
    
  • Body weight, caloric intake not documented; glucose fluctuating from 126 to 290 mg/dL.
• Assessment
  • Severe protein-calorie malnutrition with high catabolic state.
    
  • Enteral nutrition is appropriate given poor appetite.
    
  • Glycemic control remains suboptimal with enteral feeds and stress.
• Recommendation
  • Continue NG tube feeding with caloric and protein goals tailored to catabolic AML.
    
  • Monitor prealbumin weekly if possible.
    
  • Adjust anti-diabetic regimen (e.g., Relinide (repaglinide)) according to intake and blood glucose trends.

Problem 6. Cardiopulmonary Status and Hemodynamics

• Objective
  • CXR (2025-04-21): Cardiomegaly, blunted right costophrenic angle, interstitial infiltrates.
    
  • NT-proBNP not updated; prior value >33,000 pg/mL.
    
  • SpO₂ generally >96% on room air; BP mildly low (e.g., 93/50 mmHg on 2025-04-25).
    
  • hs-Troponin I: 78.2 pg/mL (2025-04-20), with no acute ECG noted.
    
  • Pacemaker still in place.
• Assessment
  • Cardiomegaly and low SBP suggest borderline volume status or diastolic HF.
    
  • Troponin elevation may be demand-related.
    
  • Oxygenation remains adequate; no frank pulmonary edema or hypoxia.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor BP, HR, and consider limiting fluid during HD if borderline BP persists.
    
  • No immediate cardiac workup unless symptoms arise.
    
  • Review pacemaker function and antithrombotic prophylaxis.

2025-04-21

[Posanol (posaconazole) tube feeding]

Posanol (posaconazole) suspension form is not available in this hospital. Since the Posanol (posaconazole) tablet package insert does not explicitly specify it as a delayed-release tablet, it is recommended that if the medication needs to be administered via tube feeding, the simple suspension method might be used. Additionally, please also adjust the dosing from the original 3# QD to 1# TID.

2025-03-27

This is an 82-year-old male with a complex medical history including acute myeloid leukemia (AML, newly diagnosed on 2025-03-18), end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation with pacemaker, and prior AV shunt interventions. He was admitted on 2025-03-21 for fever and abdominal pain, with CXR showing bilateral pulmonary infiltrates and clinical suspicion of pneumonia. He received Tapimycin (piperacillin/tazobactam) and later low-dose cytarabine (AraC) SC from 2025-03-24 for AML. He remains hemodynamically stable but has ongoing pancytopenia, elevated inflammatory markers, and poor oral intake.

Problem 1. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (newly diagnosed)

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy on 2025-03-18 showed hypercellular marrow (50%), 40–50% blasts (CD34+/CD117+/MPO+), consistent with AML with maturation (Pathology 2025-03-18).
  • CBC trends show persistent pancytopenia:
    • HGB: 4.6 (2025-03-14) → 8.0 (2025-03-26)
    • PLT: 14 (2025-03-14) → 67 (2025-03-26)
    • WBC: 2.62 (2025-03-14) → 3.40 (2025-03-26)
  • Peripheral smears show blast increase to 12.7% (2025-03-24), up from 2.1% (2025-03-20).
  • Bone marrow morphology (2025-03-20) confirms 50% myeloblasts with suppressed erythropoiesis and megakaryopoiesis.
• Assessment
  • The patient has newly diagnosed AML, with rapidly rising blasts and marrow failure (severe anemia and thrombocytopenia).
  • Low-dose cytarabine initiated on 2025-03-24 is an acceptable palliative approach in elderly, frail AML patients per guidelines.
  • The patient is not a candidate for intensive chemotherapy due to age, ESRD, and multiple comorbidities.
  • AML progression is evident by increasing blasts and worsening cytopenias prior to AraC (lab 2025-03-24). There is a slight rebound of PLT/HGB after transfusions and AraC.
• Recommendation
  • Continue low-dose cytarabine protocol SC.
  • Add Venclexta (venetoclax) as planned once available (pending NHI-reimbursement; consider self-pay).
  • Monitor tumor lysis syndrome: monitor LDH, uric acid, K, Ca, phosphorus daily during induction (LDH 329 U/L on 2025-03-26).
  • Monitor infection and bleeding risk closely; continue transfusion support as needed.

Problem 2. ESRD with metabolic complications

• Objective
  • Creatinine: persistently elevated, 5.03 → 2.76 mg/dL (2025-03-17 to 2025-03-26).
  • eGFR consistently low: 11.79 → 23.68 mL/min/1.73m².
  • Electrolyte disturbances noted:
    • Hypokalemia: K 2.9–3.3 mmol/L (2025-03-20 to 2025-03-26)
    • Hypophosphatemia: 1.2–2.2 mg/dL (2025-03-20 to 2025-03-26)
    • Hypocalcemia: 2.01–2.10 mmol/L
    • Hypoalbuminemia: 3.0 g/dL (2025-03-26)
  • HD was re-initiated QW246 schedule (from SOAP 2025-03-15).
• Assessment
  • Renal function is severely impaired but stable, consistent with ESRD. Electrolyte imbalances are expected in this setting.
  • Mild improvement in creatinine after volume optimization and supportive care.
  • Hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia may be exacerbated by cytarabine and poor intake.
• Recommendation
  • Continue HD QW246.
  • Supplement electrolytes as needed (oral K, phosphorus).
  • Continue Ulstop (famotidine) for gastric protection.
  • Monitor for fluid overload, given mild pleural effusion on CT (2025-03-20).

Problem 3. Infection – Suspected pneumonia

• Objective
  • CXR 2025-03-24: bilateral pulmonary infiltration, mild pleural effusion, pacemaker noted.
  • CRP: Elevated – 19.1 mg/dL (2025-03-20) → 7.9 mg/dL (2025-03-24) → normalized to <0.3 on 2025-03-26.
  • Procalcitonin: 2.70 ng/mL (2025-03-24).
  • Tapimycin (piperacillin/tazobactam) started 2025-03-21; ongoing.
• Assessment
  • Rapid improvement in CRP and defervescence suggests response to empiric antibiotics.
  • The initial suspicion of pneumonia is reasonable in setting of fever, high PCT, and infiltrates on CXR.
  • Mild hypoxia resolved (SpO2 92–99% on room air).
• Recommendation
  • Continue Tapimycin (piperacillin/tazobactam) until total 7–10 days if afebrile.
  • Monitor respiratory status and oxygenation.
  • Consider de-escalation if CRP remains low and clinical status stable.

Problem 4. Invasive fungal infection – Suspected

• Objective
  • Fluconazole started 2025-03-24.
  • Aspergillus Ag (2025-03-27): Negative, value 0.11.
  • Pending Posaconazole procurement (not yet given as of 2025-03-27).
  • No invasive fungal infection on imaging (no nodules/cavitations on CT 2025-03-20).
• Assessment
  • Current evidence does not support IFI; Aspergillus Ag negative.
  • Fluconazole may provide limited coverage; Posaconazole preferred in AML with neutropenia.
  • Prophylaxis still reasonable due to high-risk status (AML + neutropenia).
• Recommendation
  • Continue Fluconazole (FLU-150) for now.
  • Switch to Posaconazole once available.
  • Repeat Aspergillus Ag if new fever develops.

Problem 5. Nutritional insufficiency

• Objective
  • Noted poor oral intake, eats ~1/3 of meals (2025-03-21 Cancer Case Manager).
  • Hypoalbuminemia (albumin 3.0 g/dL on 2025-03-26).
• Assessment
  • High catabolic state from leukemia and infection.
  • Poor dentition may impair intake.
  • Nutritional insufficiency may exacerbate hypoalbuminemia, infection risk, and wound healing (Stage II sacral ulcer noted on 2025-03-21).
• Recommendation
  • Nutritionist intervention: High-calorie/protein instant beverages.
  • Monitor weight, prealbumin, oral intake.
  • Consider enteral supplements if oral intake remains inadequate.

Problem 6. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Objective
  • HbA1c 8.6% (2025-03-18).
  • Blood glucose 127–258 mg/dL range (2025-03-21 to 2025-03-27).
  • On Relinide (repaglinide) 0.5 mg TIDAC PO.
• Assessment
  • Suboptimal glycemic control but tolerable in inpatient AML setting.
  • Avoid hypoglycemia during chemotherapy and poor oral intake.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain Relinide (repaglinide) with close monitoring.
  • Consider switch to basal insulin if oral intake worsens.
  • Monitor glucose QID during chemo.

Problem 7. Cardiovascular disease (AF + Heart failure)

• Objective
  • ECG: Chronic atrial fibrillation, low voltage QRS (ECG 2025-03-14), occasional ventricular pacing.
  • CXR: Cardiomegaly (CXR 2025-03-24).
  • 2D Echo (2022-03-09): LVEF ~50–57%, moderate TR, dilated chambers.
  • NT-proBNP: 33,869 pg/mL (2025-03-20), indicating decompensated HF.
  • On Zulitor (pitavastatin).
• Assessment
  • HF symptoms not prominent currently (no dyspnea, orthopnea).
  • NT-proBNP remains high, possibly reflecting volume overload or diastolic dysfunction.
  • Pacemaker functioning; no acute arrhythmia or ischemia.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for fluid status and adjust HD schedule accordingly.
  • Maintain rate control for AF, monitor electrolytes.
  • Consider cardiology re-evaluation if signs of HF or arrhythmia worsen.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-20 Lung Function Test
  • mild obstructive ventilatory impairment, FEV1/FVC = 64%, FVC = 130%, FEV1 = 108%
  • without significant reversibility
• 2025-02-21 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUS-P
  • Prostate
    • Size of prostate: 4.16 (T) cm x 2.41 (L) cm x 4.46 (AP) cm = 23.4 cc
    • Size of adenoma: 2.75 (T) cm x 1.64 (L) cm x 3.08 (AP) cm = 7.26 cc
  • Seminal vesicles
    • Symmetricity:
      • Size: L’t 1.16 x 0.772 cm
      • Size: R’t 1.3 x 0.655 cm
• 2025-02-21 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 37.01 mL
• 2025-02-21 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2025-02-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (56 - 15) / 56 = 73.21%
    • LVEF (%) = 73
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
• 2025-01-17 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 20% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
• 2025-01-14 CXR
  • Interstitial pattern at RUL.
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at right lower lung zone.
• 2025-01-06 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the stomach, compatible with the B-cell lymphoma.
    
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in a lymph node in the LUQ of abdomen, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node region.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right adrenal gland region, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of right adrenal gland or the other primary malignancy of right adrenal gland.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, bilateral mediastinal spaces, and both shoulders, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake is noted elsewhere.
• 2025-01-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Gastric perforation status post simple closure and omental patch and feeding jejunostomy on 2024/11/01.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of stomach. A nodule (9mm) in LUQ.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 1.6cm). R/O left liver hemangiomas (1.0cm, 1.3cm).
    • Right adrenal tumor (1.7cm).
    • Some calcifications at pelvic cavity.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Emphysema at bilateral lungs.
• 2024-12-26 Pathology - stomach biopsy (Y2)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Stomach, middle body, biopsy — High grade B cell lymphoma, in favor of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non GCB type
      • No lymphoepithelial lesion, MALT lymphoma component, or Helicobacter pylori is identified.
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: biopsy
    • Topology: Stomach, middle body
      
    • Specimen size and number: 6 pieces, up to 0.3 cm
    • All for sectio in one cassett.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type:
      • B-cell neoplasms - High grade B cell lymphoma, in favor of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
        
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles:
      • CK (-), CD56 (-), CD20 (+), CD3(immunoreactive at background T cells), Ki-67 index >90%, Bcl-2 (focal+), Bcl-6 (+), CD10 (-), cyclin D1 (-)
      • C-MYC (+), MUM-1 (+)
• 2024-12-26 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Gastric tumor, Borrmann type III if proven malignancy, middle body, GC side, s/p biopsy
• 2024-11-04 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS: Stomach, mid body, biopsy — peptic ulcer, compatible with perforation
  • Microscopically, it shows peptic ulcer with necrotic ulcerative debris, granulation tissue, fibrosis, and leukocytic infiltrate. No Helicobacter-like bacillus is seen.
• 2024-11-04 Pathology - peritoneum biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS: Soft tissue, peritoneum, biopsy — acute peritonitis
  • Microscopically, it shows acute peritonitis wityh leukocytic infiltrate and fibrinous exudate.
• 2024-11-01 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Pneumoperitoneum with ascites.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 1.3cm).
    • Some cysts (up to 1.2cm) in bil. lungs.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-14 ~ 2025-03-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non GCB type, Lugan stage IV, international prognostic index score: 3, post Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, Prednisone (R-CHOP) since 2025/02/14
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with perforation
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Anemia
    • Cardiac arrhythmia
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hypocalcemia
    • Urinary tract infection (urine culture: E.coli)
  • CC
    • For first chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 80-year-old man had gastric perforation status post simple closure and omental patch and feeding jejunostomy on 2024/11/01.
    • The illness started in 2024/11, when he suffered from diffuse abdominal pain for 2 days.He was brought to our ER. Under impression of hollow organ perforation. He underwent operation of gastric ulcer excision, gastric perforation simple closure and omental patch, feeding jejunostomytoday on 2024/11/01.
    • On 2024/12/26 EGD: Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A Gastric tumor, Borrmann type III if proven malignancy, middle body, GC side, s/p biopsy.
    • 2024/12/26 PATHO-stomach biopsy: Stomach, middle body, biopsy — High grade B cell lymphoma, in favor of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non GCB type (S2024-27137).
    • CT scan showed wall thickening of stomach. A nodule (9mm) in LUQ, liver and renal cysts (up to 1.6cm). R/O left liver hemangiomas (1.0cm, 1.3cm), right adrenal tumor (1.7cm) on 2025/01/02.
    • PET scan showed increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the stomach (SUVmax: Deauville score 5), in a lymph node in the LUQ of abdomen (SUVmax: Deauville score 5), and in the right adrenal gland region (SUVmax: Deauville score 5). In addition, there was mildly increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, bilateral mediastinal spaces, and both shoulders, and increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters.
    • The bone morrow showed Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy on 2505/01/07.  Port-A insertion on 2025/01/14.
    • This time, he was admitted for first chemotherapy R-CHOP.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, blood transfusion with LPRBC 2 units x 2 days was administered for anemia (Hb 7.4). He received chemotherapy with R-CHOP (administered seperately). Rituximab 500mg/50mL/vial (Mabthera) 375 mg/m2 was admonistered on 2025/02/17, Vincristine sulfate (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 admonistered on 2025/02/20. During chemotherapy, the patient has no allergies, nausea, vomiting or other uncomfortable symptoms.
    • In addition, frequent micturition was noted since 2025/02/19. We collect urine routine, urine culture, and consulted urologist for BPH. Cephalexin was added for UTI. After that, he recevied chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide 450 mg/m2 on 2025/02/24, and Prednisone 60 mg/m2 12# QD form 2025/02/27 to 2025/03/03. During chemotherapy, the patient has no allergies, nausea, vomiting or other uncomfortable symptoms.
    • The patient’s clinical condition in stable status, the patient was discharged on 2025/03/03.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 10D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 10D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Exelderm (sulconazole nitrate) BID TOPI 10D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-09 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 6hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 850mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 70mg QD D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 6hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 850mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 70mg QD D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D7 + cyclophosphamide 450mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 30min D11 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 60mg QD D13-D17 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1,7,11 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1,7,11 + palonosetron 250ug D11 + NS 250mL D1,7,11

701515940

250424

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-15 CT - C-spine
  • The cervical spine CT without and with IV contrast administration in axial thin cut with coronal and sagittal reformation shows:
    • Focal bone destruction at left upper body of C5 likely.
    • But no obvious soft tissue mass can be defined on this study.
    • No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck seen on this study.
• 2025-03-26 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 25 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in the mandible, middle and lower T-spines, some L-spines, sternum, right 9th rib, sacrum, left pelvic bones, left humerus and left femur.
  • IMPRESSION: The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases.
• 2025-03-18 CT - L-spine
  • Lumbar spine CT without and with IV contrast administration in thin cut with coronal and sagittal reformation shows:
    • Osteolytic-sclerotic bone destructions at T12, L3, L4, but no obvious dural sac compression at these levels.
    • Presence of spondylolisthesis at L4/5, grade I, with mild spinal canal stenosis.
    • No other significant abnormality.
• 2025-03-11 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2025-03-11 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Finding:
    • The NCV study showed decreased CMAP amplitude in left peroneal nerve.
    • The F wave study showed prolonged latency in left tibial nerve.
    • The H reflex study was within normal limit.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest left lumbosacral radiculopathy. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2025-02-27 MRA - brain
  • Impression
    • One tiny enhancing nodule over right medial frontal lobe, at the cortex. Metastasis can not be ruled out. Suggest follow up 3 months later.
    • Another small mass lesion abutting right sphenoid ridge, showing homogeneous enhancement. Favor one meningioma.
• 2025-01-23 Antegrade Venography
  • Venography via left port-A catheter administration revealed some blood clot around distal end of the catheter without obstruction. Patency of SVC.
• 2025-01-17 Sonography - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Increased echogenicity of the liver. Hypoechoic nodules (up to 2.24cm) in both hepatic lobes.
    • Left renal cyst (1.91x2.91cm).
• 2024-12-27 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right breast. The nature is to be determined (primary breast malignancy s/p treatment change? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right supraclavicular lymph nodes, right axillary lymph nodes and multiple mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in bilateral lungs, in multiple focal areas in the liver and in multiple bones as mentioned above, suggesting multiple lung, liver and bone metastases.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-12-26 T-L spine AP + Lat
  • AP and lateral films of the T-L spine shows:
    • Degeneration of T-L spine.
    • Presence of spondylolisthesis at L4/5.
• 2024-12-23 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • An air-filled lesion (1.4cm) in right breast. R/O right breast tumor (2.4cm) with adjacent fat stranding.
    • Some poor enhancing tumors in liver. Grade 3 fatty liver.
    • Bil. adrenal tumors (up to 1.8cm).
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.4cm).
    • Some nodules in bil. lungs. Minimal pleural effusion.
    • Enlarged LNs at mediastinum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • R/O right breast tumor (2.4cm) with adjacent fat stranding.
    • LNs, liver, adrenal and lung metastases.
• 2024-12-23 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in cavo-atrial junction
  • hazy areas of increased opacity bilateral lower lung zones, may be airway disease
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
  • small Rt breast
• 2024-09-06 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • There is no evidence of destructive bone lesion.
  • Osteopenia at the examing bony structure is found.
  • Patent airway is found.
• 2024-08-29 CT - brain
  • Finding
    • Mild but generalized sulci widening and ventricle dilatation is seen in bilateral cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres.
  • Imp:
    • Mild cortical brain atrophy.
• 2024-07-31 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
  • Not significant bronchodilator reversibility
• 2024-07-30 CT - chest
  • Finding
    • Lungs: diffuse ground-glass opacity with lobular areas of sparing in both lungs, mosr prominent in both lower lobes. a pleural-based solid nodule (no calcification) at paravertebral aspect of LLL-S10 (7mm srs/img202/121)
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: an enhancing soft-tissue lesion at lower outer quadrant of Rt breast (15mm). a peanut shaped LN at Rt axilla (16mm)
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • two kissing like nodular lesions (27mm) at left adrenal gland. Rt adrenal tumor 18mm.
      • many bilateral renal cysts measuring up to 15mm.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
        
  • Impression:
    • Rt breast cancer and Rt axillary LAP, in regression
    • LLL-S10 solid nodule, 7mm, stable. diffuse interstitial lung disease, drug toxicity?
• 2024-07-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (83 - 22) / 83 = 73.49%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening, indeterminate LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve slcerosis; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2024-07-23 Pathology - odontogenic/dental cyst
  • Soft tissue, right mandible, debridement — Ulcer with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of ulcer with granulation tissue, dense mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate, edema, pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia of squamous epithelium and fibrosis. Follow up.
• 2024-04-26 transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (85 - 19) / 85 = 77.65%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, moderate TR
• 2024-04-23 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Lymph node, right axillary, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • Section shows fragments of lymph node tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
• 2024-04-23 CT - chest
  • Finding
    • Lungs:
      • mosaic attenuation changes in lower lobes. a pleural-based solid nodule (no calcification) at paravertebral aspect of LLL-S10 (7mm srs/img202/128)
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: an enhancing soft-tissue lesion at lower outer quadrant of Rt breast (19.5mm). a peanut shape enhancing nodule with surrounding infiltration or edema at Rt axilla (30mm)
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • two kissing like nodular lesions (27mm) at left adrenal gland. Rt adrenal tumor 18mm.
      • many bilateral renal cysts measuring up to 15mm.
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis. no destructive lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • Rt breast cancer and Rt axillary LAP. LLL-S10 solid nodule, 7mm, nature to be determined, suggest follow up with CT at 12 months later. small airway disease in LLL and RLL?
• 2024-04-23 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Right breast tumor (1.7cm).
    • Bil. adrenal tumors (R:1.5cm, L:1.7cm).
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2024-04-02 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, right (8/3), core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST, highlighted by IHC stain f cytokeratin (CK).
  • IHC stains: ER (-, 0%), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67 (75%), p63 (-), CK5/6 (-).
• 2024-04-02 Sonography - breast
  • CC & indication: Breast lumps
  • Diagnosis: Highly suspicious of malignancy,with sonographic positive axillary LAP
• 2024-03-19 Mammography
  • Finding
    • Breast composition: category c (The breasts are heteregeneously dense, which may obscure small masses).
    • Focal asymmetry in LOQ of right breast (posterior third portion), suggest sonographic correlation.
  • Impression:
    • Dense breast. Focal asymmetry in LOQ of right breast (posterior third portion), suggest sonographic correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-31 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-25 ~ 2025-03-28 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with multiple lymph nodes, lung, liver and bone metastases. ypT2N2M1, stage IV status post partial mastectomy + axillary lymph node dissection with non-pathologic complete response on 2024/10/16. ER (-, 0%), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu negative (score = 0), Ki-67 75%. ECOG 1.
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy with 1-3th Paclitaxel weekly (since 2025/03/11)
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B
    • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
    • Interstitial lung disease  due to drug-related toxicity.
    • Hypertension
    • Neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue
    • Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
  • CC
    • for 3rd line palliative chemotherapy (1-3th weekly Paxlitaxel)    
  • Present illness history
    • This 64-year-old female patient has past history of: 1) Hypertension with medicine control for 10+ years; 2) Hyperlipidemia without medicine control for 10+ years; 3) Appendicitis after surgery around 20 years old. She denied cancer history. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She was diagnosed with right breast cancer with right axillary metastasis. Guide biopsy of right breast and right axillary were performed.
    • Pathology of right breast and axillary that showed invasive carcinoma and right axillary lymph node metastasis. IHC stains: ER (-, 0%), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: negative (score=0), Ki-67 75%.
    • SDM for this patient in OPD. Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy was her choose.
    • Epicin 90mg/m2 + Endoxan 600mg/m2 for 4 cycles then Taxotere 75mg/m2 for 4 cycles were plan.
    • She completed 4 courses neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with Epicin 90mg/m2 + Endoxan 600mg/m2 since 2024/04/26-2024/06/28.
    • However, scheduled Taxotere administration after 4 cycles of EC regimen was ceased due to adverse effect of interstitial lung disease.
    • She then received right breast partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection on 2024/10/16. The final pathology was ypT2N2 and non-PCR.
    • On 2024-12-23, the patient visited the emergency department due to back pain. Abdomen CT revealed LNs, liver, adrenal and lung metastases.
    • After discussion, she agreed with 2nd line palliative chemotherapy with Halaven 1.4mg/m2. Due to poor geenral condition, we adjusted the treatment dosage to 1.4mg/m2 per 1mg/m2.
    • Whole body PET scan showed multiple lymph nodes, lung, liver and bone metastases on 2024/12/27.
    • Under the impression of right breast cancer with right axillary, LNs, liver, adrenal and lung metastasis, ypT2N2M1 stage IV. She was admitted for 3rd line palliative chemotherapy with 1-3 Paxclitaxel (Weekly).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During the hospitalization, we prescribed 3rd line palliative chemotherapy with 1-2 course weekly Paxlitaxel 80mg/m2. No fever or diarrhea was noted. After no fever, good oral intake, & improved general condition, the patient was allowed to discharge today and one week later for 1-3 course weekly Paclitaxel was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Vit B6 (pyridoxine 50mg) 1# BID 7D

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-21 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 130mg NS 250mL 90min (Intaxel)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-14 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 134mg NS 250mL 90min (Intaxel)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-04-14 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 115mg NS 250mL 90min (Intaxel)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-25 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 130mg NS 250mL 90min (Intaxel)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-18 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 132mg NS 250mL 90min (Intaxel)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-11 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 132mg NS 250mL 90min (Intaxel)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-27 - eribulin mesylate 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven)
  • betamethasone 8mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-13 - eribulin mesylate 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven)
  • betamethasone 8mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-06 - eribulin mesylate 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven)
  • betamethasone 8mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-23 - eribulin mesylate 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven)
  • betamethasone 8mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-16 - eribulin mesylate 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven)
  • betamethasone 8mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-02 - eribulin mesylate 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven)
  • betamethasone 8mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-26 - eribulin mesylate 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven)
  • betamethasone 8mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-28 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 150mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1015mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-06 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 150mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1015mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-17 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 150mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1015mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-26 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 147mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 982mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

==========

2025-04-24

This 64-year-old woman with right triple-negative breast cancer (ER 0%, PR 0%, HER2 0%, Ki-67 75%) underwent partial mastectomy with axillary dissection (ypT2N2M1, stage IV) and has experienced widespread metastases (lung, liver, bone, lymph nodes) since 2024-12-23 (CT 2024-12-23, PET 2024-12-27). She is on 3rd-line palliative chemotherapy with weekly Paclitaxel since 2025-03-11 after prior treatment with EC x4, discontinued Taxotere due to ILD, surgery, and Halaven x7. She has anemia, persistent leukopenia, transient CRP elevation, and evidence of metastatic bone pain and neurologic symptoms (CT 2025-04-15, Bone scan 2025-03-26, NCV 2025-03-11). Renal and hepatic functions remain stable. Imaging (CT 2025-04-15) now shows C5 bone destruction. Her interstitial lung disease is stable. Overall, disease remains active and symptomatic, warranting close monitoring and possible regimen reevaluation.

Problem 1. Disease Progression in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

• Objective
  • Biopsy and IHC (2024-04-02): invasive carcinoma NST, ER 0%, PR 0%, HER2 0%, Ki-67 75%
    
  • Postoperative staging (2024-10-16): ypT2N2, non-pathologic complete response
    
  • Metastatic spread: PET (2024-12-27), CTs (2024-12-23, 2024-07-30), bone scan (2025-03-26) show lung, liver, bone, adrenal, and lymph node involvement
    
  • Chemotherapy: EC x4 (2024-04-26 to 2024-06-28), incomplete Taxotere due to ILD, Halaven x7 (2024-12-26 to 2025-02-27), now on weekly Paclitaxel (2025-03-11 to 2025-04-21)
• Assessment
  • The disease is refractory with progression through prior lines of therapy
    
  • Widespread metastases now include cervical spine (CT C-spine 2025-04-15: C5 destruction), liver, lung, bone
    
  • Despite ongoing weekly Paclitaxel, neutropenia and anemia persist (WBC 1.94 x10^3/uL, Hgb 9.0 g/dL on 2025-04-21), raising concern for bone marrow suppression or disease-related myelosuppression
• Recommendation
  • Consider reassessment of treatment efficacy with imaging (e.g., follow-up PET or CT)
    
  • Evaluate for symptoms of spinal cord compression; consider MRI C-spine
    
  • Multidisciplinary palliative care referral for symptom control and possible RT to painful or unstable bone lesions

Problem 2. Hematological Suppression (Neutropenia and Anemia)

• Objective
  • Neutropenia: WBC dropped from 5.93 x10^3/uL (2025-02-06) to 1.94 x10^3/uL (2025-04-21)
    
  • Anemia: Hgb fluctuated from 10.3 g/dL (2025-02-13) to 8.9–9.0 g/dL range (2025-04-14 to 2025-04-21)
    
  • Platelets preserved: PLT 297 x10^3/uL (2025-04-21)
    
  • RDW elevated: 22.0% (2025-04-21), suggesting anisocytosis
• Assessment
  • Cytopenias likely multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression (Paclitaxel), extensive bone metastases, and possible nutritional factors
    
  • No immediate transfusion need unless symptomatic or Hgb < 7–8 g/dL
    
  • Neutropenia (WBC < 2.0) may increase infection risk despite absence of fever
• Recommendation
  • Consider CBC monitoring before each chemotherapy dose
    
  • Assess for symptomatic anemia and consider PRBC transfusion threshold Hgb < 8 g/dL
    
  • Consider G-CSF support if ANC falls or febrile neutropenia occurs

Problem 3. Renal and Hepatic Function (not posted)

• Objective
  • Renal: eGFR remained excellent (137.96 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-04-21), Creatinine 0.48 mg/dL
    
  • Liver enzymes: stable ALT/AST (19/18 U/L on 2025-04-21)
    
  • Albumin slightly low-normal (3.4 g/dL on 2025-04-21)
    
  • Bilirubin: total 0.33 mg/dL, direct 0.03 mg/dL
• Assessment
  • Liver and kidney functions are preserved despite liver metastases and chemotherapy
    
  • No biochemical evidence of hepatic decompensation or nephrotoxicity
• Recommendation
  • Continue current monitoring schedule
    
  • No adjustment needed for chemotherapy dosing based on current hepatic or renal profile

Problem 4. Urinary Tract Inflammation (Resolved) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Urinalysis on 2025-04-14: leukocyte esterase 2+, WBC 20–29/HPF, epithelium 6–9/HPF, bacteria 1+
    
  • Follow-up urinalysis on 2025-04-18: normalized (Leu esterase neg, WBC 0–5/HPF, bacteria absent)
• Assessment
  • Likely transient lower urinary tract infection or inflammation
    
  • Self-limited or resolved with/without treatment (no antibiotics recorded)
• Recommendation
  • No further treatment needed unless symptoms recur
    
  • Maintain hydration; monitor for recurrence

Problem 5. Bone Metastasis with Neurological Implication

• Objective
  • Bone scan (2025-03-26): widespread metastases
    
  • CT L-spine (2025-03-18): lytic-sclerotic lesions at T12, L3, L4; mild canal stenosis
    
  • CT C-spine (2025-04-15): C5 bone destruction, no soft tissue mass
    
  • NCV (2025-03-11): left lumbosacral radiculopathy
• Assessment
  • Progressive skeletal metastases with risk of pathological fractures or spinal cord compression
    
  • Neurological symptoms correlate with bony destruction; no current dural compression evident
• Recommendation
  • Close neurologic follow-up, assess for back/limb pain or deficits
    
  • Consider MRI if new neurologic signs or pain arise
    
  • Evaluate for targeted palliative RT to symptomatic bony lesions

700276293

250423

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-23 SOAP Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • Prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D hold once if HR < 60 or SBP < 90
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# PRNQD 28D if BW > 63kg
• 2025-04-05 ~ 2025-04-16 POMR Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Heart failure with mildly reduced fraction,(left ventricular ejection fraction 45%), New York Heart Association Functional Class II complicated with pulmonary edema
    • Acute pulmonary edema
    • Recent ST segment elevated myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of anterior wall, killip II
    • Coronary artery disease with one-vessel disease involving the left anterior descending artery, status post percutaneous coronary intervention with one drug-eluting stent placement in the left anterior descending artery on 2025/04/05
    • Community-Acquired in Bilateral lower lobe pneumonia, sputum culture: Mixed normal flora
    • Proxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • Prediabetes (20250407 Glycated Hemoglobin 5.9%)
  • CC
    • Dyspnea, hest tightness combine cills sensation since this morning    
  • Present illness history
    • This 66y/o man was a case of denied major systemic disease or operation history.
    • According to the statement of the patient and ER medical record. He had mild short of breathing with productive cough for 2 days ago, ever visit LMD antiboltic therapy.
    • This time, he had suffer from dyspnea, chest tightness combine chills sensation since this morning around 10:00am. Therefore he was sent to our ER.
    • At MER, O2 therapy and vital signs as BT 36.4 degree, PR 100, RR 19, BP 134/71mmHg.
    • The chest films dislcosed of pulmonary edema, diuretic as Lasix iv injection was given. Intermitted chest discomfort and the character was dull pain with compressive sensation combine cold sweating. Chest pain had radiation to back. The severity of chest pain was scoring 5 by pain score.
    • Complete EKG showed STE at anterior wall but a profound Q-wave already noted suggest recent MI. Bed-side echo showed mid to apical anterior wall and apical hypo to akinesia.
    • Emergent anti-platelet agents loading was given. Cardiologist was consulted for arranging primary PCI. The intervention was performed with CAD(1VD) s/p PCI to LAD + drug-eluting stent x1.
    • Under impression of STEMI with acute pulmonary edema. The patient was admitted to ICU for further care. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After being admitted to the intensive care unit, the patient received antibiotics with Curam (from 2025/04/05 to 2025/04/06) for upper respiratory infection symptoms.
    • Due to spiking fever with chills, the antibiotic was switched to Cravit since 2025/04/06.
    • 2D echocardiogram was performed, revealed: 1. LVEF: 45% with moderately abnormal left ventricular systolic function, including hypokinesia of the apex, anteroseptal, and anterior walls. 2. Trivial mitral regurgitation and trivial tricuspid regurgitation . 3. Small pericardial effusion. - The patient was maintained on dual antiplatelet therapy with Bokey and Brilinta, and statin therapy with Crestor.
    • Additionally, Lasix was administered intravenously for acute pulmonary edema, along with a beta-blocker with Concor and SGLT2 inhibitor with Jardiance for heart failure management.
    • On the morning of 2025/04/07, Sudden onset of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, And Cordarone was given as a loading dose and then switched to oral form.
    • The patient exhibited borderline blood pressure and intermittent tachycardia, favor related to heart failure related, prompting the addition of Ivabradine (2025/04/09). - The family was thoroughly informed about the patient’s condition of severe heart failure. Although the patient did not present with high blood pressure, information was provided regarding the self-paid medication Vericiguat, including its clinical benefits.
      • According to the clinical trial “Vericiguat in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction” (Armstrong PW et al., VICTORIA Study Group, N Engl J Med 2020;382:1883–1893), Vericiguat has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization.
        
      • If used on a self-pay basis, it was suggested to initiate Vericiguat at a dose of 2.5 mg once daily (1/4 of a 10 mg tablet).
        
      • The family acknowledged and understood the indications and associated risks of Vericiguat therapy.
    • After that, A chest X-ray showed improvement in pulmonary edema, and the patient’s condition stabilized after treatment. The patient transferred to the ward for further care on 2025/04/10
    • At ward, his consciousness was alert and dyspnea improved without chest discomfort complained. We kept on current medication and encouraged to get out of bed and gradually to increase daily activities. We consulted rehabilitation doctor for post-infarction cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program evaluation. Bedside physical therapy of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation was educated by therapist. The goal is to improve long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
    • Pulmonary function test was arrange for suspect COPD and reveal Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment without response to bronchodilator. By above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually.
    • CXR show lung congestion imprvoed, so we adjust diuretics iv formed to oral formed since 2025/04/15.
    • Under stable hemodynamic status, he was discharged today and outpatient follow-up was arranged.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 7D
    • colchicine 0.5mg 1# QD 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D hold once if HR < 60 or SBP < 90
    • Cordarone (amiodarone 200mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# 7D

2025-04-23

[Subjective]

medication adherence and symptom status - patient reported no current chest discomfort, dyspnea, or palpitations - noted improved exercise tolerance since discharge - denies dizziness or lightheadedness - bowel habit regular with current use of Through (sennoside) - no abdominal discomfort or constipation - medication adherence high - takes all prescribed medications as instructed, aware of PRN Uretropic (furosemide) threshold - no missed doses or adverse effects reported

[Objective]

cardiovascular medication - Bokey (aspirin), Brilinta (ticagrelor): dual antiplatelet therapy continued appropriately post-PCI - Concor (bisoprolol): low dose (1.25 mg) maintained with hold instructions if HR < 60 or SBP < 90 - Crestor (rosuvastatin): lipid-lowering for secondary prevention - Cordarone (amiodarone): low-dose for rhythm control in paroxysmal AF - Ivabradine: initiated during admission, not included in discharge list - stopped

heart failure therapy - Jardiance (empagliflozin): continued for HFmrEF with preserved renal function (eGFR 97.17 on 2025-04-14) - Uretropic (furosemide): 0.5# PRN if BW > 63 kg, appropriate for volume control post-decompensation - Nexium (esomeprazole): gastroprotection due to DAPT - Through (sennoside): regularized bowel movement support

labs and trends - renal function stable and improved (eGFR 84.3 → 97.17 mL/min/1.73m² from 2025-04-09 to 2025-04-14) - electrolytes WNL (Na 138, K 3.7 mmol/L on 2025-04-14) - NT-proBNP initially elevated (4737 pg/mL on 2025-04-05) - hs-Troponin I peaked (10026.8 pg/mL on 2025-04-05), trending down

[Assessment]

post-MI secondary prevention - current pharmacotherapy aligns with ACC/AHA guidelines - DAPT, beta-blocker, statin, SGLT2i all present - Cordarone for rhythm control reasonable short term; monitor thyroid/hepatic profiles

heart failure optimization - heart failure regimen includes beta-blocker, SGLT2i, diuretic (PRN), and patient education - symptoms stable and improving - patient engaged with cardiopulmonary rehab

medication safety and interactions - drug duplication or interactions not identified - Cordarone and Brilinta interaction (increased bleeding risk) noted but monitored - QT prolongation risk with Cordarone—ECG monitoring should be ensured - renal and electrolyte status favorable; diuretic strategy well individualized

[Plan / Recommendation]

support safe medication use and monitoring - reinforce indication and adherence to Bokey, Brilinta, Concor, and Jardiance - provide education on bleeding signs, orthostasis, hypoglycemia, and dehydration - recommend lab follow-up: - renal/electrolyte panel in 1–2 weeks - TSH, LFTs, ECG within 4–6 weeks for Cordarone safety monitoring

optimize heart failure outcomes - emphasize continued self-monitoring (weight, symptoms, BP/HR) - educate on PRN Uretropic use based on daily weight - encourage compliance with rehab and gradual activity increase

ensure long-term cardiovascular protection - encourage lipid panel recheck and HbA1c reassessment in 3 months - assess if further intensification (e.g., addition of ACEi/ARB or Vericiguat) needed - promote lifestyle changes: low-sodium diet, smoking cessation if applicable, routine exercise

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[lab data]

2025-02-26 CD45+Total leukocyte 341547 /uL
2025-02-26 %CD34+ 2.23 %
2025-02-26 CD34+ Count 7600 /uL
2025-02-26 CD45+Total leukocyte 9806 /uL
2025-02-26 %CD34+ 2.07 %
2025-02-26 CD34+ Count 203 /uL
2025-02-25 CD45+Total leukocyte 122264 /uL
2025-02-25 %CD34+ 2.08 %
2025-02-25 CD34+ Count 2542 /uL
2025-02-25 CD45+Total leukocyte 3000 /uL
2025-02-25 %CD34+ 1.55 %
2025-02-25 CD34+ Count 46 /uL
2025-02-12 RPR Nonreactive
2025-02-12 β-HCG 1.8 mIU/mL

2025-02-12 HIV Ab-EIA Nonreactive
2025-02-12 Anti-HIV Value 0.06 S/CO

2025-02-12 Anti HTLV I/II Nonreactive
2025-02-12 Anti HTLV I/II Value 0.09 S/CO

2025-02-12 CMV IgM Nonreactive
2025-02-12 CMV IgM Value 0.05 Index

2025-02-12 CMV_IgG Reactive
2025-02-12 CMV_IgG Value 172.2 AU/mL

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (89 - 21) / 89 = 76.40%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, PR, AR
• 2024-12-19 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Enhanced nodule at left outer breast measuring 1.7cm is found. Recurrent/residual lymphoma is considered first but breast cancer should be excluded.
    • Enlarged left pulmonary hilar lymphadenopathy is found.
    • Abnormal enhanced lymphadenopathy at left axillary region
  • Imp:
    • Left ourter breast nodule. r/o recurrent/residual lymphoma or breast cancer.
    • Left hilar lymphadenopathy
    • Left axillary lymphadenopathy
• 2024-08-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (73.4 - 27.3) / 73.4 = 62.81%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild MR, trivial AR and PR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Thick IVS and LVPW
• 2024-08-22 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac reast, biopsy — negative for malignancy
  • Microscopically, it shows approximately 40% of marrow cellularity, 3:1 of M:E ratio. Both myeloid and erythroid lineages demonstrate maturation. Megakaryocytes are present in normal in numbers and demonstate no significant morphologic abnormalities. Blast cells are not identified.
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34(-), CD20(-, 1%), CD138(-), MPO(+), CD71(+), CD61(+), Bcl-2(-), Bcl-6(-), CD3(-), CD117(-).
  • NOTE: Correlation of bone mrrow smear, peripheral blood data, molecular cytogenetic study, flow cytometery and clinical findings is recommended.
• 2024-08-21 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-08-08 PET
  • Prominent glucose hypermetabolism in the left breast and in the left axillary lymph nodes, compatible with recurrent lymphoma.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral tonsils and in some bilateral neck level II lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • A mild glucose hypermetabolic area in the anterior left lower neck region. The nature is to be determined (some kind of thyroid lesion? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-07-29 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin) (Y1)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, left, core needle biopsy —- diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GCB
      
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: core needle biopsy
    • Topology: Breast, left
      
    • Specimen size and number: 3 pieces, 1.5x0.1x0.1 cm
    • All for section;
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type:
      • B-cell neoplasms
        • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (any subtype)
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: C-myc (+, 80%), CD23 (-), MUM-1 (+), cyclin D1 (-), CD10 (-), Ki-67 index: > 90%, Bcl-6 (+), Bcl-2 (+), CD3 (+ at background T cells), CD20 (+), CD56 (-)
• 2024-07-15 SONO - breast
  • Left breast heteregeneous tumor, may consider biopsy.
  • BI-RADS: Category 4a: low suspicious abnormality-biopsy should be considered.
• 2024-07-12 Mammography
  • Impression: Dense breast. Focal asymmetry in UOQ of left breast, suggest sonographic study.
  • BI-RADS: Category 0 (incomplete. Need additional imaging evaluation.)
• 2024-06-22 CT - abdomen
  • No evidence of lymphadenopathy in the study.
• 2023-07-22 CT - abdomen
  • No evidence of tumor recrrence.
  • Ventral hernia
• 2022-10-01 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Small LNs at bil. inguinal regions.
    • Small thyroid nodules (5-6mm).
    • Grade 4 fatty liver. Anterior abdominal wall hernia with fat herniation.
    • A lipoma (2.1cm) at left thigh.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Anterior abdominal wall hernia.
    • No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-05-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (86 - 25) / 86 = 70.93%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, PR
    • Trivial AR
• 2022-05-04 Sonography - thyroid
  • Revealed: multiple nodules
  • Finding
    • R’t nodules 1.02 cm ; 1.07 cm ; 0.79 cm
    • L’t nodules 0.38 cm ; 1.20 cm ; 1.89 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multinodular Goiter, Autoimmune thyroid disease
• 2022-03-19 CT - abdomen
  • Lymphoma, s/p chomotherapy
  • No evidence of tumor recurrence
• 2021-11-24 Mammography
  • Dense breast. A benign rim calcification in UOQ of right breast. Suggest regular screening.
  • BI-RADS: Category 2
• 2018-08-30 Surgical Pathology Level III
  • Clinical diagnosis
    • Lymphoma, other named variants, LN of inguinal region and lower limb;
  • Pathological diagnosis:
    • Lymph node, lateral side, right inguinal, LN dissection — Angiomyomatous hamartoma
    • Lymph node, medial side, right inguinal, LN dissection — Angiomyomatous hamartoma
  • Macrodescription:
    • The specimen submitted is two parts. Part (1) consists a piece of adipose tissue, with a yellow gray mass, measuring 2.3 x 1 x 1 cm, labeled lateral side lymph node. All for section as A1-A2. Part (2) consists a piece of adipose tissue, with a yellow gray mass, measuring 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm, labeled medial side lymph node. All for section as B1-B2.
  • Microdescription:
    • The sections of both parts show a picture of two lymph nodes (one in part 1 and one in part 2) with angiomyomatous hamartoma, composed of proliferation of thick-walled blood vessels merge into fibromuscular stroma, accompanied by adipose tissue. There is no evidence of malignancy in the sections examined.
• 2018-04-25 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Much regression of right inguinal LN.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver.
    • Anterior abdominal wall hernia with fat herniation.
• 2018-02-07 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Clinical diagnosis
    • Lymphoma, other named variants, LN of inguinal region and lower limb;
  • Pathological diagnosis
    • Bone marrow, biopsy — No evidence of lymphomatous involvement
  • Macrodescription
    • The pecimen submitted consists of a strip of brown and hard bone tissue, measuring 2.6 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm. All for section.
  • Microdescription
    • The sections show normocellular marrow (40%). The M/E ratio = 3:1. The myeloid series show good maturation. The erythroid precursors and the megakaryocytes are not remarkable. No focal lymphoid aggregation. IHC, there is no evidence of malignancy lymphomatous involvement in the CD3 and CD20 stains.
• 2018-01-17 Surgical Pathology Level V
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Uterus, cervix, laparoscopic single site hysterectomy — No pathological changes.
    • Uterus, endometrium, laparoscopic single site hysterectomy — Inactive
    • Uterus, corpus, laparoscopic single site hysterectomy — Leiomyoma
    • Adenxa, laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy — Atrophy with benign simple cysts.
    • Lymph node, right inguinal, biopsy — Diffuse large cell lymphoma, double hit. IHC stains: CK (-), CD3 (-) and CD20 (+) with B cell monoclonality, bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+), MUM-1 (+), CD10 (-), CD23 (-), cyclinD1 (-), c-myc (+, 70-90%, moderate to strong intensity), Ki-67: (95%)
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of one uterus weighing 120 gm and measuring 10.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm. The external surface of the uterus is multinodular in appearance. On cut, there are multiple well defined firm nodules measuring up to 4 x 4 x 4 cm. The cut surfaces of the nodules show whorls of bundles without hemorrhage, necrosis, or hyalinization. The endometrial cavity is 5 x 4 x 3 cm in size and the endometrium is 0.1 cm in thickness. The cervix measuring 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm is normal in appearance. The right ovary and tube measuring 2.8 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm and 4.5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm shows corpora albicantians and a few simple cysts. The left adnexa is not found. Representative tissue for sections in the following cassettes: A1: right adnexa; A2-4; cervix, endometrium and uterine corpus.
    • Specimen of the right inguinal lymph node submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece of tan, nodular tissue measuring 6 x 3 x 2 cm. Representativew tissue for sections in 2 cassettes: B1-2.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section of the cervix shows no pathological changes. The endometrium is inactive. The leiomyomas are composed of whorls of bland smooth muscle bundles without hypercellularity, nuclear atypia or mitosis. The left ovary shows corpora albicantians and a few simple cysts.
      
    • The right inguinal lymph node is effaced by many large lymphoid cells (Diffuse large cell lymphoma, double hit). IHC stains: CK (-), CD3 (-) and CD20 (+) with B cell monoclonality, bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+), MUM-1 (+), CD10 (-), CD23 (-), cyclinD1 (-), c-myc (+, 70-90%, moderate to strong intensity), Ki-67: (95%).
• 2017-12-25 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: left inguianl LAP
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Right inguinal LAP (8-29mm).
    • Suspected a mass (3.2cm) at right adnexa.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver.
    • Anterior abdominal wall hernia with fat herniation.
    • Uterine tumor (3.6cm) with calcification.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-05 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Hu YaHui
  • Diagnosis
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type, not stated as un [E11.9]
    • Dyslipidemia ; other and unspecified hyperlipidemia [E78.5]
    • Cronic conjunctivitis, unspecified [H10.409]
    • Senile cataract, unspecified [H25.9]
    • Lymphoma, other named variants, LN of inguinal region and lower limb [C83.85]
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site [C83.30]
  • Prescription x3
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 26 unit SC QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Lypanthyl Supra FC (fenofibrate 160mg) 0.5# QOD 28D
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 28D
    • Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.5mg SC QW 28D
• 2025-03-05 SOAP Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Prescription x3
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Diovan FC (valsartan 160mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-05 SOAP Neurology Liu XiuXun
  • S: 20240828 she experienced more hand tremors during chemotherapy.
  • Prescription x3
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# TID 28D
• 2025-02-09 ~ 2025-03-01 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapse diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage II, IPI 2 with peripheral blood stem cell on 2025/02/25 to 2025/02/26
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • for chemotherpay with ESHAPE-based followed by collection of peripheral blood stem cell    
  • Present illness history
    • This 67-year-old female had histories of 1) DM over 16 years with OADs, 2) heart failure, 3) hypertension, 4) DM, 5) Double expressor diffuse large cell lymphoma of right inguinal stage II s/p excision and chemotherapy on 2018-01, /p R-COP on 2018-02 and C1-C5 R-DA-EPOCH on 2018/03/01 to 2018/06/19.
    • She has left breast mass was noted on 2024/07/10. The left breast core needle biopsy showed diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GCB on 2024/07/31. The PET showed left breast and in the left axillary lymph nodes, compatible with recurrent lymphoma on 2024/08/08. She denied BW loss, fatigue, fever or night sweating.
    • Bone marrow, iliac reast, biopsy (2024/08/22) proved negative for malignancy.
    • Heart echo (2024/08/23) showed LVEF 62.8%, adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state. Mild MR, trivial AR and PR. Impaired LV relaxation. Thick IVS and LVPW.
    • Under the impression of relapsed diffuse large B cell lynphoma over left breast, she received chemotherapy C1 as R-GEMOX Q3W, selfpay on 2024/08/23-08/24, C2 on 2024/09/16, C3 on 2024/10/22, C4 on 2024/11/20, C5 on 2024/12/16, C6 on 2025/01/05.
    • Follow-up chest CT (2024/12/19) showed left ourter breast nodule. r/o recurrent/residual lymphoma or breast cancer. Left hilar lymphadenopathy, Left axillary lymphadenopathy.
    • Today, she was admitted for chemotherpay with ESHAPE-based followed by collection of peripheral blood stem cell on 2025/02/09.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with ESHAPE-based was given D1-D5 on 2025/02/12-02/16, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • G-CSF 750mcg sc qd was added since 2025/02/17.
    • Peripheral blood stem cell collection was performed on 2025/02/25-02/26 and total CD34+ 424.519 10^6/ CD345.51 kg10^6 on 2025/02/25, total CD34+ 1147.112 10^6/ CD34+ 14.89 kg10^6 on 2025/02/26.
    • Intravenous MgSO4 1amp ivd bid was administerd for hypomagnesemia.
    • Recheck Mg index showed 1.8mg/dl on 2025/03/01.
    • She was discharged on 2025/03/01 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 3D
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID 3D
• 2024-12-15 ~ 2024-12-19 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapse diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage II, IPI 2.
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
  • CC
    • For chemotherpay    
  • Present illness history
    • This 67-year-old female had histories of
      • DM over 16 years with OADs
      • Heart failure
      • Hypertension
      • DM
      • Double expressor diffuse large cell lymphoma of right inguinal stage II s/p excision and chemotherapy in 2018-01 s/p R-COP in 2018-02 and C1-C5 R-DA-EPOCH from 2018-03-01 to 2018-06-19.
    • She has left breast mass was noted on 2024/07/10. The left breast core needle biopsy showed diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GCB on 2024/07/31.
    • The PET showed left breast and in the left axillary lymph nodes, compatible with recurrent lymphoma on 2024/08/08. She denied BW loss, fatigue, fever or night sweating.
    • Bone marrow, iliac reast, biopsy (2024/08/22) proved negative for malignancy.
    • Heart echo (2024/08/23) showed LVEF 62.8%, adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state. Mild MR, trivial AR and PR. Impaired LV relaxation. Thick IVS and LVPW.
    • Under the impression of relapsed diffuse large B cell lynphoma over left breast, she received chemotherapy C1 as R-GEMOX Q3W (self-paid) on 2024/08/23-2024/08/24, C2 on 2024/09/16, C3 on 2024/10/22, C4 on 2024/11/20.
    • This time, nausea sensation was noted for one week post chemotherapy, so she was admitted for C5 R-GEMOX on 2024/12/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with R-Gemox (self-paid) was given on 2024/12/16 to 2024/12/17, smoothly without obvious side effect. Family meeting was done on 2024/12/19. She was discharged on 2024/12/19 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2018-02-04 ~ 2018-02-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C83.85 - Large B cell lymphoma of right inguinal s/p excision
  • CC
    • Newly diagnosed large B cell lymphoma of right inguinal
  • Present illness history
    • Right inguinal lymph node dissection 2018/01/16.
    • Pathology report revealed Diffuse large cell lymphoma, double hit. IHC stains: CK (-), CD3 (-) and CD20 (+) with B cell monoclonality, bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+), MUM-1 (+), CD10 (-), CD23 (-), cyclinD1 (-), c-myc (+, 70-90%, moderate to strong intensity), Ki-67: (95%).
    • The patient reported decrease in weight since 1 month ago from 80kg to 78.8kg after her last surgery. She reported no fever, no decrease in appetite, no cough or shortness of breath, no night sweats.
    • The patient is admitted to our Oncology ward for cancer survey and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, PET scan was arranged which noted increased glucose hypermetabolism in right lower pelvic lymph node and a right inguinal lymph node, compatible with lymphoma involving the these lymph nodes, sigmoid colon, mild elevation in anterior left lower neck region; correlation and further evaluation needed.
    • We consulted GS for port-A implantation on 2018/02/06, which was performed smoothly.
    • Bone marrow biopsy was performed 2018/02/07 showing normocellular marrow (40%) with M/E ratio = 3:1. The myeloid series show good maturation. The erythroid precursors and the megakaryocytes are not remarkable. No focal lymphoid aggregation. Under IHC, there is no evidence of malignancy lymphomatous involvement in the CD3 and CD20 stains.
    • Cardiac echo showed impaired LV relaxation.
    • We initiated C/T 2018/02/08 with R-COP (Rituximab ST 700mg in NS 500/ml IV 6hr run 95ml/hr ST, Endoxan ST 1400 mg in NS 250/ml IV 30min run 640ml/hr ST, Vincristine Sulphate ST 2.6 mg In NS 50/ml IV 10min run 316ml/hr ST, Compesolon 5 mg/tab BID 7 tab).
    • Prophylaxis before C/T were given (Diphenhydramine ST 30 mg IV before C/T 30min IVF 10min ST, Granisetron HCl ST 2 mg and IV Hydration)
    • The patient was feeling well with no nausea, vomitting or other discomforts noted. She was discharged today under stable condition, and scheduled for OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • ….
• 2018-01-15 ~ 2018-01-19 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • D25.9 - multiple uterine myomas
    • N83.9 - right ovarian cyst
    • R59.0 - Enlargement of right inguinal lymph nodes
    • Laparoscopy hysterectomy (LESS - laparoendoscopic single site surgery)
    • Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
  • CC
    • Palpated inguinal lymph node since two weeks ago
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 60 year old woman with underlying diseases of 1) DM with regular medication control, 2) CAD under regular OPD f/u.
    • This time, she experienced palpated inguinal lympoh node on her right side since twwo weeks ago, so She went to GU OPD for f/u, where OB/GYN problem was suspected, hence she was transferred to our OPD for second opinion, and where abodminal sonar was performed and revealed: 4 myomas 2-3cm, EM 0.63cm with fluid, RAD mass 3-4cm as well as enlarged right inguinal lymphnodes, noted on CT scan.
    • After discussion with patient, surgical intervention was considered, hence she was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2018/01/15 and underwent
      • Laparoscopy hysterectomy (LESS - laparoendoscopic single site surgery)
      • Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
      • Right Inguinal lymphnode dissection the next day on 2018/01/16.
    • Her postoperative course was uneventful; flatus was noted and foley was removed without complications, then she regained diet smoothly. Post operative wound with mild pain and oozing, but clear with no infectious signs.
    • Under her stable condition with good defecation, she is to be discharged on 2018/01/24 and has scheduled to have OPD f/u one week later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 5D
    • Paran (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D

[surgical operation]

• 2018-01-16
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopy hysterectomy (LESS - laparoendoscopic single site surgery)
    • Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Right Inguinal lymphnode dissection
  • Findings
    • Uterus: enlarged, 12x9x8 cm with multiple (5#-6#) myomas - 3~4cm in size; uterus adhered to all pelvis
    • EM – np; cervix – eroded
    • right adnexa: ROV cyst 4x4cm with severe adhesion
    • left adnexa: s/p op?, some fibrous band noted, but no marked tumor noted
    • CDS: no fluid but severe pelvic bowel adhesion (due to prev vertical laparotomy for peritonitis?) was noted between ant peritoneum, bil pelvis and bowels s/p LSC lysis
    • right inguinal lymphadenopathy – enlarged 4~5# LNs (2-4cm for each size), cause?

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-23 - Busulfan 3.2mg/kg 240mg NS 300mL 3hr D1 + etoposide 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 6hr D3-4 + cyclophosphamide 50mg/kg 3800mg NS 500mL 4hr D5-6 (BuCyE)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-6 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-6 + palonosetron 250ug D1-3 + granisetron 2mg D4-6 + NS 250mL D1-6
• 2025-02-12 - methylprednisolone 500mg/m2 500mg NS 100mL 30min D1-4 + etoposide 40mg/m2 74mg NS 250mL 1hr D1-4 + cisplatin 25mg/m2 46mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3730mg NS 500mL 2hr D5
  • [diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2025-01-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-12-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-11-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-10-22 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-09-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + granisetron 2mg D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-08-23 - rituximab 375mg/m2 685mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + granisetron 2mg D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

==========

2025-04-23

Problem 1. Relapsed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), non-GCB, Double Expressor

• Objective
  • Pathology (2024-07-31): Left breast mass confirmed DLBCL, non-GCB subtype, CD20(+), BCL-2(+), c-MYC(80%), Ki-67 >90%, double expressor.
    
  • PET (2024-08-08): Hypermetabolic activity in left breast and axillary LNs, compatible with relapse.
    
  • CT Chest (2024-12-19): Persistent left breast nodule, left hilar and axillary LAP.
    
  • Chemotherapy: R-GemOx x6 cycles (2024-08-23 to 2025-01-05); ESHAP-based regimen (2025-02-12 to 2025-02-16).
    
  • PBSC collected: CD34+ 1147.1×10⁶ (2025-02-26), successful.
    
  • Ongoing Busulfan-Etoposide-Cyclophosphamide (BuCyE) conditioning initiated on 2025-04-23.
• Assessment
  • The patient has relapsed high-risk DLBCL, having failed R-DA-EPOCH in 2018, with histologic double expressor features (c-MYC/BCL2 co-expression), making relapse prognosis poor.
    
  • The response to R-GemOx and ESHAP (evidenced by hematologic and LDH normalization by 2025-04-21) indicates chemosensitive disease.
    
  • Auto-PBSCT is medically appropriate and timely, now proceeding with BuCyE conditioning for transplant, which aligns with NCCN guidelines for chemosensitive relapsed DLBCL.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current BuCyE regimen as scheduled (busulfan 4/23–4/25).
    
  • Monitor for cytopenias, infection, and mucositis during conditioning.
    
  • Proceed to auto-PBSCT immediately following marrow aplasia.
    
  • Surveillance PET/CT post-transplant to confirm metabolic remission.

Problem 2. Bone Marrow Suppression & Hematologic Recovery Post-Chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Pre-collection pancytopenia noted (WBC 1.92, HGB 11.9, PLT 87 on 2025-02-24; Mg 1.3).
    
  • PBSC collected successfully by 2025-02-26 (CD34+ 1147.1×10⁶).
    
  • Post-ESHAP recovery: HGB 11.7, PLT 223, WBC 6.57 (2025-04-21), ANC ~4.4k.
• Assessment
  • Bone marrow function has recovered adequately after ESHAP and G-CSF mobilization.
    
  • Platelet and hemoglobin levels are acceptable for transplantation initiation.
    
  • No evidence of residual blast or marrow failure at this stage.
• Recommendation
  • Continue close monitoring of CBC trends through conditioning and aplasia.
    
  • Consider prophylactic transfusion thresholds: PLT <10k or symptomatic bleeding.
    
  • Continue magnesium supplementation if levels fall below 1.6 mg/dL.

Problem 3. Infection Risk and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis

• Objective
  • Procalcitonin 0.03 ng/mL, CRP 0.2 mg/dL (2025-04-21) — no systemic inflammation.
    
  • Neutrophil recovery before conditioning (66.5% of 6.57 WBCs on 2025-04-21).
    
  • Started on Cravit (levofloxacin) 500 mg QD since 2025-04-22.
    
  • Flu-D (fluconazole) initiated for fungal prophylaxis (2025-04-22).
    
  • B-iodine and antiseptic measures for mucosal decontamination.
• Assessment
  • With current neutrophil count and absence of fever or infection, patient is appropriate for initiating conditioning.
    
  • Antibiotic and antifungal prophylaxis align with transplant guidelines.
    
  • CMV IgG reactive; IgM nonreactive (2025-02-12), indicating past exposure.
• Recommendation
  • Continue levofloxacin and fluconazole through neutropenic phase.
    
  • Consider acyclovir or ganciclovir for herpesvirus prophylaxis if immunosuppression deepens.
    
  • Monitor daily temperature, CBC with differential, and CRP.
    
  • Strict hygiene and protective isolation recommended.

Problem 4. Glycemic Control and Diabetes Management

• Objective
  • HbA1c 9.9% (2025-01-27) indicates poor long-term glycemic control.
    
  • Glucose readings fluctuating between 108–310 mg/dL (2025-04-20 to 2025-04-23).
    
  • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 26 units QHS, Actrapid (regular insulin) prn sliding scale.
    
  • Concurrent use of metformin 500 mg TIDCC, semaglutide 0.5 mg QW.
• Assessment
  • Despite basal insulin, prandial hyperglycemia remains problematic.
    
  • Steroids (e.g., dexamethasone during BuCyE) may exacerbate glycemic excursions.
    
  • Renal function (Cr 0.75, eGFR 81.9 on 2025-04-21) supports metformin use.
• Recommendation
  • Intensify pre-meal insulin coverage (e.g., Actrapid based on sliding scale ≥150 mg/dL).
    
  • Monitor blood glucose ≥4x/day.
    
  • Reassess insulin dosing once dexamethasone ends.
    
  • Continue semaglutide unless GI intolerance or dehydration develops during conditioning.

Problem 5. Electrolyte Management (Focus on Magnesium)

• Objective
  • History of hypomagnesemia (Mg as low as 1.1 mg/dL on 2025-02-26).
    
  • Repletion achieved with IV MgSO4 during admission (2025-02-27).
    
  • Mg stabilized to 1.7 mg/dL (2025-04-21), maintained on MgO 250 mg BID.
• Assessment
  • Post-chemotherapy electrolyte shifts and diuresis may contribute to Mg loss.
    
  • Hypomagnesemia can predispose to arrhythmias, especially with busulfan.
• Recommendation
  • Continue oral magnesium oxide.
    
  • Recheck serum Mg q48–72h during BuCyE.
    
  • Consider IV repletion if <1.6 mg/dL or symptomatic (e.g., tremor, QTc prolongation).

Problem 6. Cardiovascular Monitoring

• Objective
  • Echo (2025-04-14): LVEF 76%, mild MR/PR/AR, impaired relaxation, dilated LA.
    
  • Stable vitals: BP range 119/75–130/82 mmHg, HR 62–79 bpm, SpO2 ≥95% (2025-04-20 to 2025-04-23).
    
  • On bisoprolol 1.25 mg QD, valsartan 160 mg QD.
• Assessment
  • Patient is hemodynamically stable and LV function is well preserved.
    
  • Mild diastolic dysfunction and valvular findings are chronic and not limiting.
    
  • Cardiovascular profile is acceptable for high-dose chemo + transplant.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current antihypertensive regimen.
    
  • Monitor for QTc prolongation during phenytoin and fluconazole coadministration.
    
  • Daily ECG during BuCyE advisable.

2025-01-06

[Patient Summary]

Th e patient, a 67-year-old female with a history of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), diabetes mellitus (DM), and hypertensive heart disease, has experienced recurrent lymphoma involving the left breast and axillary lymph nodes as of 2024-07-31.

She is currently undergoing chemotherapy with R-GemOx (rituximab, gemcitabine, and oxaliplatin) for relapsed DLBCL, with stable general condition but persistent disease activity in imaging studies (CT, PET).

Notable findings include historical impaired left ventricular relaxation (2024-08-23), evidence of glucose hypermetabolism in PET (2024-08-08), and mild hyperglycemia with suboptimal glycemic control. There is no significant bone marrow involvement per biopsy on 2024-08-22.

The patient exhibits anemia with a downward trend in hemoglobin, potentially chemotherapy-related thrombocytosis (2025-01-05), and recent glucose elevation requiring titration of insulin (2025-01-06). Despite a history of aggressive lymphoma treatment since 2018, recurrent disease has impacted prognosis and necessitated ongoing management.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Relapsed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

• Objective:
  • Diagnosis and Progression:
    • Left breast core needle biopsy confirmed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype (2024-07-31). Immunohistochemical markers include Ki-67 >90%, C-myc (+, 80%), CD20 (+).
    • PET scan (2024-08-08) revealed glucose hypermetabolism in the left breast and axillary lymph nodes, consistent with recurrent lymphoma.
    • CT chest (2024-12-19) showed an enhanced nodule in the left breast (1.7 cm) and lymphadenopathy in the left hilar and axillary regions.
    • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-08-22) was negative for malignancy.
  • Treatment:
    • Currently on R-GemOx chemotherapy. Completed cycles: from 2024-08-23 to 2024-12-16 without major adverse effects. Most recent chemotherapy cycle on 2025-01-06.
• Assessment:
  • The recurrent lymphoma shows persistent disease activity with evidence of glucose hypermetabolism and progressive nodal involvement. Imaging supports treatment response monitoring.
  • Bone marrow remains uninvolved, but left breast and axillary lymph nodes are sites of active disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Treatment Continuation: Complete planned cycles of R-GemOx with monitoring for adverse effects.
  • Imaging Follow-Up: Schedule post-chemotherapy PET/CT (~2025-02-01) to assess response.
  • Histological Confirmation: If new lesions appear, consider biopsy to rule out transformation or new malignancies.

Problem 2: Suboptimal Glycemic Control

• Objective:
  • Current Glycemic Status:
    • Elevated blood glucose readings: 229 mg/dL (2025-01-05 16:47), 266 mg/dL (2025-01-06 00:44), 149 mg/dL (2025-01-06 04:48).
    • Insulin glargine (Toujeo) adjusted to 26 units (2025-01-06 04:48).
  • Historical Glycemic Trends:
    • History of type 2 diabetes mellitus for over 16 years on oral antidiabetic drugs.
    • Recent chemotherapy-associated hyperglycemia, likely exacerbated by dexamethasone in the R-GemOx regimen.
• Assessment:
  • Current hyperglycemia suggests the need for insulin titration during corticosteroid use. Glycemic control is suboptimal, necessitating closer monitoring and intervention.
• Recommendations:
  • Insulin Adjustment: Continue titration of long-acting insulin (Toujeo) and consider adding short-acting insulin to manage postprandial hyperglycemia.
  • Monitoring: Increase frequency of glucose checks during and after chemotherapy.
  • Lifestyle Modifications: Emphasize dietary counseling to limit carbohydrate intake during corticosteroid use.

Problem 3: Impaired Cardiac Function

• Objective:
  • Current Status:
    • Echocardiography (2024-08-23) shows impaired LV relaxation, mild mitral regurgitation (MR), trivial aortic regurgitation (AR), and trivial pulmonary regurgitation (PR). LVEF remains adequate at 62.8%.
  • Historical Findings:
    • Cardiac function was previously assessed on 2022-05-19, showing dilated left atrium and LVEF of 70.6%, suggesting stable systolic function but persistent diastolic dysfunction.
• Assessment:
  • Impaired LV relaxation is stable over time, with no evidence of worsening systolic function. Mild valvular regurgitations are non-progressive and likely secondary to hypertensive heart disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitoring: Repeat echocardiography in 6-12 months to assess changes in diastolic function or valvular disease.
  • Blood Pressure Management: Ensure optimal control of hypertension to reduce cardiac strain.
  • Symptom Monitoring: Watch for heart failure symptoms, especially during chemotherapy.

Problem 4: Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia and Thrombocytosis

• Objective:
  • Current Labs (2025-01-05):
    • Hemoglobin 12.6 g/dL, platelets 403 x10^3/uL, MCV 84.0 fL, MCH 28.3 pg, RDW-CV 12.7%.
  • Historical Trends:
    • Progressive decline in hemoglobin since 2024-08, likely chemotherapy-related.
    • Platelet counts show upward trends (e.g., 270 x10^3/uL on 2024-12-15 to 403 x10^3/uL on 2025-01-05), consistent with reactive thrombocytosis.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is mild and likely multifactorial (chemotherapy and chronic disease). Thrombocytosis may be reactive, secondary to disease activity or chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Anemia Management: Monitor hemoglobin levels every cycle. Consider iron studies or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if hemoglobin drops below 10 g/dL.
  • Thrombocytosis Follow-Up: Evaluate inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) to confirm reactive etiology. Rule out disease-related bone marrow hyperactivity with peripheral smear if counts persistently rise.

Problem 5: History of Multinodular Goiter and Thyroid Nodules

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Sonography (2022-05-04) revealed multiple thyroid nodules bilaterally, largest measuring 1.89 cm (left).
    • PET scan (2024-08-08) detected mild glucose hypermetabolism in the anterior left lower neck region, raising concerns for thyroid involvement.
  • Historical Trends:
    • Thyroid nodules have been stable without significant symptoms or compressive effects.
• Assessment:
  • PET findings are nonspecific but warrant surveillance. Thyroid nodules remain asymptomatic, and there is no immediate indication of malignancy.
• Recommendations:
  • Thyroid Monitoring: Schedule follow-up ultrasound to evaluate size and characteristics of nodules. Consider fine-needle aspiration if nodules grow or PET uptake persists.
  • Clinical Correlation: Monitor for symptoms of thyroid dysfunction or compressive effects.

700532754

250423

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-23 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • S
    • P’t suffered form left arm weakness for 3~4 months.
    • well explained brain CT resultto P’t.
    • meningioma was know over 10 years.
  • O
    • 2025/04/22 CT: Brain (without contrast)
      • One large extra-axial calcified mass (5.4cm) over right posterior fossa. Favor one meningioma. Right cerebellar lobe is compressed by this tumor.
      • Also one dura-based mass lesion (2.5cm) over right superior frontal lobe, causing compression of right frontal lobe with subcortical edema. R/O one meningioma.
      • Wedge area of old infarction over left frontal lobe and right parietal lobe.
  • Prescription
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 30mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2025-04-21 SOAP Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Diagnosis
    • Sinoatrial node dysfunction [I49.5]
    • Other postsurgical states, cardiac device in situ, cardiac pacemaker [Z95.0]
    • Atrial fibrillation [I48.0]
    • HCVD, unspecified, without CHF [I11.9]
    • Bronchiectasis with acute exacerbation [J47.1]
    • Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against certain viral diseases of influenza [Z23]
  • Prescription x3
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 0.5# BID 28D hold once if SBP < 100mmHg
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg/10mEq) 1# QD 28D
    • Cordarone (amiodarone 200mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50mcg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 28D

========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-04-23

[Subjective]

The daughter came to consult on behalf of her mother (the patient).

anticoagulant medication education - patient was prescribed Lixiana (edoxaban 30mg) QD starting 2025-04-23 for stroke control/prevention in atrial fibrillation - explained that patient has AF (SOAP 2025-04-21), prior old infarcts (CT 2025-04-22), and risk of thromboembolism

bowel habit and diet - patient experiences chronic constipation - currently induces diarrhea every other day by drinking milk - has tried over-the-counter probiotics but without benefit - daily vegetable and fruit intake is low - aware of need for more fiber but no consistent dietary adjustment yet

[Objective]

brain imaging - CT (2025-04-22): large calcified meningioma (5.4cm) compressing right cerebellum; smaller frontal lesion with edema; old infarcts in bilateral cerebral lobes

current medication - Lixiana (edoxaban 30mg) QD x14 days - also on Uretropic (furosemide), Const-K ER (potassium chloride), Cordarone (amiodarone), and Eltroxin (levothyroxine), among others (SOAP 2025-04-21)

labs and renal function - eGFR 65.77 mL/min/1.73m² (2024-12-24), supports Lixiana standard dosing - PLT 154 x10³/uL, INR 1.08 (2024-12-22), no bleeding diathesis noted

[Assessment]

edoxaban initiation justified - AF, history of stroke, and CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥2 support anticoagulation - Lixiana (edoxaban) 30mg QD appropriate considering renal function and bleeding risk

patient lacks understanding of constipation management - laxative misuse (inducing diarrhea with milk) may impact bowel regularity and nutrient absorption - low fiber intake likely contributes to constipation and may limit gut flora balance despite probiotic use

[Plan / Recommendation]

reinforce Lixiana (edoxaban) education and precautions - remind patient to take Lixiana at the same time daily, with or without food - avoid double dosing if missed; skip if not within 12 hours - advise on bleeding signs: unexplained bruising, blood in stool/urine, prolonged bleeding - caution about concurrent use of NSAIDs or antiplatelets

support bowel health via diet - recommend increasing fiber-rich vegetables and fruits gradually - promote natural prebiotic effect of fiber to support probiotic flora - discourage self-induced diarrhea as a means of managing constipation - consider fiber supplements or safer laxative alternatives under physician guidance

monitor adherence and bleeding - follow-up in 1–2 weeks for tolerability and side effects - consider referral to dietitian if bowel habits remain poorly controlled despite fiber advice

==========

700845966

250423

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-11 Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • S: BP: 110-130+ mmHg; dyspnea on exertion.
  • Prescription x3
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D do not take Crestor from Metabolism & Endocrinology
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-14 ~ 2025-03-18 POMR Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Coronary artery disease with two-vessel disease (left anterior descending artery and left circumflex artery), status post percutaneous coronary intervention to left anterior descending artery with drug-eluting stent on 2025/03/14
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Personal history of malignant neoplasm of border of tongue on 2012/03/06
  • CC
    • Chest tightness for a week, then chest pain asosciated with cold sweating in the morning.
  • Present illness history
    • This 58-year-old man has the past history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and tongue cancer s/p operation and treatment 13 years ago under regular control at our OPD.
    • According to the patient and medical record, he ever experienced chest tightness a week, relieving by rest after minutes. This time, he presented to the ED with chest pain asosciated with cold sweating today. Denied fever, dyspnea or radiation pain. So the patient was sent to TaoYuan Hospital for help and received emergent anti-platelet agents loading due to non ST elevation myocardial infarction. Then he was AAD to our emergent department for management in the afternoon.
    • At ED, vital signs included HR: 91/min; RR: 18/min; BP: 179/90mmHg. Complete EKG showed ST elevation with reperfusion injury. Blood tests showed evaluation of hs-Troponin-I (2937.5pg/mL).
    • Cardiologist was consulted for arranging primary PCI. The intervention was performed with CAD 2 vessel and PCI with DES stenting from ostial to proximal LAD. The patient was admitted to CCU for further care and evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted to CCU, the patient received medication with DAPT with bokey plus Brilinta, PPI with nexiun, beta-blocker with Concor 5mg 0.5# QD, ARB with candesartan, antilipemic agent with ATOZET, insulin and OHA.
    • Arranged heart echo on 2025/03/17, which report showed LVEF:49-52%, borderline LV systolic function with mild global hypokinesia. Consulted cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on 2025/03/17. Now, his general condition is stationary, so he is transferred to CV ordinary ward for further care.
    • After he arrived to CV ordinary ward, his consciousness was clear and vital signs were stable, no dyspnea, palpitation or chest discomfort was complained. The cath wound healed well.
    • Now keep medication current treatment and monitor vital signs, urine output and body weight for non-STEMI treatment and on telemetry EKG for close monitor heart rate and rhythm.
    • In addition, the physiotherapist was consulted for post MI cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; the pharmacist was consulted for medication education. We will stick to guideline-directed medical therapy for improving the long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
    • After above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually. He also deniend chest tightness or dizziness. Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2025/03/18 and OPD followed up was arranged.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 10D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 10D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 10D
• 2025-02-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Agrylin (anagrelide 0.5mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 7D

700985763

250423

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-09 SOAP Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Diagnosis
    • Sick sinus syndrome [I49.5]
    • Presence of cardiac pacemaker [Z95.0]
  • Prescription
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 1# BID 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 30mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD
    • Rytmonorm (propafenone 150mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2025-03-19 ~2025-03-25 POMR Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • Sick sinus syndrome status post pacemaker implantation
  • CC
    • Palpitation intermitted was note since last night    
  • Present illness history
    • This 79y/o woman was a case of Sick sinus syndrome s/p pacemaker, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus and Transient ischemic attack. Regular follow-up cardiology and Neuro OPD.
    • According to the statement of the patient and ER medical record. This time, she had suffer from palpitation intermitted was note combine dyspnea since last night. Recurrent the symptoms freeup again onset this early morning. Therefore she was sent to our ER.
    • At MER, BP: 18/87; HR 143; BT 36.2; RR 18. O2 therapy and palpitation and elevation of blood pressure were also note.
    • Amiodarone 150mg iv infusion loading and anti-hypertension agent was added. Elevation cardiac enzyme, cardiology was consculted and suggest as DAPT combine Edoxaban 30mg extra added.
    • Under the impression of 1. NSTEMI; 2. SSS s/p PPM; 3. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. She was admitted to our ICU for further observation and management. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, on O2 therapy support and dual anti-platelet agent as Bokey plus Plavix combine with Edoxaban were given.
    • Added PPI as Nexium for prevent stress ulcer bleeding.
    • Due to hypertension, gave antihypertensive as Olmetec, Norvasc, Hydralazine 2# PRNQ6H, Doxaben XL, Chenday 12.5mg IVD PRNQ6H to control blood pressure.
    • The cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2025/03/22, noted coronary artery disease with one vessel disease, LAD stauts post DES x1.
    • Her general condition is stationary, so she is transferred to ordinary ward for further care on 2025/03/24. No specific discomfort and her activity and appetite improved.
    • Because of stationary condition, she was accepted to be discharged on 2025/03/25.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 1# PRNBID
    • Cordarone (amiodarone 200mg) 1# PRNBID
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 1# PRNBID
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 30mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# PRNQDAC
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil 20mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# PRNQD

2025-04-23

[Subjective]
- 2025-04-23 telephone follow-up attempted with patient; no one answered at residence. Contact was established with the patient’s son.
- The son reported that a friend had recently recommended Coenzyme Q10, asking whether it was beneficial, and also expressed concerns regarding the high cost of such health supplements.
- The patient has not been fully adherent to prescribed DOAC therapy, citing irregular intake.

[Objective]
- The patient is status post DES placement in LAD on 2025-03-22, with a diagnosis of NSTEMI, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and SSS with pacemaker (POMR 2025-03-19 to 2025-03-25).
- Current anticoagulation: Lixiana FC (edoxaban 30mg QD).
- As of 2025-04-09, poor adherence to DOAC noted in cardiology outpatient documentation.
- No documented allergy to Coenzyme Q10 or drug-nutrient interaction alerts in current medication regimen.

[Assessment]
- Medication adherence: Nonadherence to DOAC post-DES raises concern for stent thrombosis or stroke risk in the setting of atrial fibrillation.
- CoQ10 inquiry: There is no contraindication to concomitant use of CoQ10 and edoxaban. However, there is no strong evidence of cardiovascular benefit in this context, and the high cost may pose an unnecessary financial burden.
- Education gap: Family may not fully understand the critical importance of uninterrupted anticoagulation following coronary stent placement.

[Plan]
- Re-emphasized to the son the lifesaving necessity of strict adherence to DOAC therapy, especially after DES implantation and in atrial fibrillation.
- Advised that Coenzyme Q10 is not contraindicated but not essential, and benefits remain unproven for this indication; high cost should be considered before purchase.
- Suggested in-person consultation or home visit if nonadherence continues.
- Will reattempt direct phone contact with the patient to reinforce counseling.
- Documented counseling and will update cardiology team during next scheduled case review.

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[lab data]

2025-01-15 HLA A-high 02:07
2025-01-15 HLA A-high 11:01
2025-01-15 HLA B-high 46:01
2025-01-15 HLA B-high 55:02
2025-01-15 HLA C-high 01:02
2025-01-15 HLA C-high -

2025-01-15 HLA DQ-high 03:01
2025-01-15 HLA DQ-high 03:03

2025-01-15 HLA DR-high 09:01
2025-01-15 HLA DR-high 12:02

2024-12-03 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2024-12-03 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.410
2024-12-03 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2024-12-03 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.040
2024-12-03 Anti-HBs (NM) Negative
2024-12-03 Anti-HBs value (NM) <2.000 mIU/mL
2024-12-03 Anti-HBc (NM) Negative
2024-12-03 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 1.340

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface without definite lesion.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal vein and vessles:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Mild splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Mild splenomegaly
• 2024-12-09 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — Myelodysplastic neoplasm with increased blasts 2 (MDS-IB2)
  • Microscopically, it shows hypercellularity for age (> 95%). Megakaryocytes are hypolobated and increased in numbers. Blasts (CD117+, CD34+) are increased (approximately 15%).
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34 (+), CD117 (+), CD138 (-), MPO (+), CD71 (+), CD61 (+), TdT (-).
• 2024-12-08, -11-29 CXR
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-31 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A/P
    • Analysis of this bone marrow sample shows a male having 38_{43,XY,-5,-7,-12,der(14)t(11;14)(q13;p11.2),-17,-17,der(20)t(17;20)(q11.2;q11.2),+1}2mar[cp8]∕46,XY1 karyotype.
• 2024-12-08 ~ 2024-12-13 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome with refractory anemia excess of blasts II
  • CC
    • Dyspnea since July 2024    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 68-year-old male who presents with a history of shortness of breath since July 2024, following his cessation of smoking. He reports experiencing pallor and a weight loss of approximately 2 kg (from 56.4 kg to 54 kg) over 1.5 months. He sought medical attention at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, where he was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) with a p53 mutation at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, and is reported to be dependent on frequent blood transfusions. Due to personal reasons, he is now presenting at our Hematology outpatient department for further evaluation.
    • His hospitalization is for bone marrow investigation, as myelodysplastic anemia is suspected. The patient is known to be a heavy smoker. Recent laboratory findings from 2024-11 include pancytopenia with macrocytic anemia. On 2024-11-29, the patient’s CBC results showed a WBC count of 2.80 x 10^3/uL, hemoglobin level of 8.1 g/dL, and platelets at 15 x 10^3/uL. By 2024-12-05, his WBC count had increased to 3.50 x 10^3/uL, while his hemoglobin decreased to 7.1 g/dL, and his platelet count rose to 38 x 10^3/uL.
    • His vital signs on 2024-12-05 included a blood pressure of 118/73 mmHg, a pulse rate of 97 beats per minute, with a height of 153 cm, weight of 56 kg, and a BMI of 23.9. He also tested negative for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), but was positive for Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb).
    • After the bone marrow investigation, suspected MDS, we will develop a trHe received 2 units of LPRBC and 2 units of LRP on 2024.12.08 and underwent a bone marrow puncture with bone marrow biopsy and cytogenetic examination on 12/9. Due to his stable condition (Hb: 9.0, PLT: 56,000, WBC: 2,470), he was discharged today with an outpatient follow-up.eatment plan in consultation with him. Currently, we are providing symptomatic support.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • He received 2 units of LPRBC and 2 units of LRP on 2024-12-08 and underwent a bone marrow puncture with bone marrow biopsy and cytogenetic examination on 2024-12-09.
    • Due to his stable condition (Hb: 9.0, PLT: 56,000, WBC: 2,470), he was discharged today with an outpatient follow-up.
• 2024-11-29 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S
    • Referred from our Tzu Chi colleague (20241129).
    • Being diagnosed to have MDS, IB1 in 2024 Nov at Far Eastern presenting with pancytopenia with macrocytic anemia.
    • HBsAg(-), HBcAb(+), HCV(-).
    • Heavy smoker.
  • A/P
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome with p53 mutated done at outside clinic by Far Eastern Hospital.
    • Frequent transfusion dependent

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-15 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 113mg SC D1-7

• 2024-03-13 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 113mg SC D1-7

• 2024-02-11 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 114mg SC D1-7

• 2024-01-02 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 114mg SC D1-7

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2025-04-17

Problem 1. Transfusion-dependent anemia and thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Anemia (HGB consistently <9.0 g/dL)
    • 2025-04-14: HGB 8.0 g/dL
      
    • 2025-04-07: HGB 8.5 g/dL
      
    • 2025-03-03: HGB 6.6 g/dL
      
  • Thrombocytopenia (PLT often <30 x10³/uL)
    • 2025-04-14: PLT 46 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-03-03: PLT 13 x10³/uL
      
  • Transfusion events confirming dependency
    • 2025-04-14: LPRBC 2U + LRP 2PH
      
    • Frequent blood preparation since 2024-11-29
  • Ferritin elevated
    • 2025-03-11: Ferritin 1310 ng/mL
• Assessment
  • The patient is clearly transfusion-dependent for both RBCs and platelets, driven by persistent ineffective hematopoiesis in the context of MDS-IB2 with complex cytogenetics.
    
  • The transfusion need has continued across multiple Vidaza cycles without substantial hematologic recovery.
    
  • Iron overload is likely given chronic transfusions, posing risk of organ damage over time.
• Recommendation
  • Continue RBC and PLT transfusion support as clinically indicated
    • RBC: consider threshold HGB <7–8 g/dL based on symptoms
      
    • PLT: transfuse prophylactically if PLT <10–20 x10³/uL, or higher if bleeding risk exists
      
  • Initiate iron chelation therapy if not already started
    • Jadenu (deferasirox) preferred if oral route tolerated
      
  • Monitor ferritin monthly, and consider imaging (e.g., liver MRI) if organ iron burden suspected
    
  • Reinforce bleeding precautions and monitor for fatigue, dyspnea

Problem 2. Suboptimal hematologic response to Vidaza (azacitidine)

• Objective
  • Vidaza schedule:
    • C1: 2024-01-02 to 01-08
      
    • C2: 2024-02-11 to 02-17
      
    • C3: 2024-03-13 to 03-19
      
    • C4: 2024-04-15 to 04-21 (current)
      
  • Hematologic parameters show no meaningful upward trend
    • Persistent cytopenias despite 3+ cycles
      
    • Peripheral blasts remain (e.g., 2025-03-03: 2.6%; 2025-04-14: 1.0%)
      
  • No marrow reassessment documented yet post-treatment initiation
• Assessment
  • Patient has received 3 completed cycles of Vidaza and is currently undergoing the 4th.
    
  • While blasts have decreased slightly, the cytopenias remain profound and transfusion-dependency persists, suggesting partial or non-response.
    
  • No evidence of transformation to AML, but high risk remains given initial MDS-IB2 classification and complex karyotype.
• Recommendation
  • Complete cycle 4 of Vidaza, monitor CBC twice weekly during nadir (if possible)
  • Schedule bone marrow biopsy after cycle 4 (~late April or early May 2025) to reassess blasts, cellularity, cytogenetics
    
  • If refractory disease confirmed, consider:
    • Azacitidine + Venetoclax (off-label but guideline-supported)
      
    • Allo-HSCT referral if candidate
      
    • Clinical trial enrollment, particularly those targeting TP53 or complex karyotype MDS

Problem 3. Iron overload secondary to transfusion

• Objective
  • 2025-03-11: Ferritin 1310 ng/mL
    
  • Ongoing transfusion events confirmed (e.g., 2025-04-14)
    
  • Normal liver enzymes (2025-04-14: ALT 8 U/L, AST 12 U/L)
• Assessment
  • Iron overload confirmed by elevated ferritin, consistent with ≥20 RBC units over recent months
    
  • Iron toxicity can compromise cardiac, hepatic, and endocrine function if unmanaged
    
  • Currently no signs of end-organ dysfunction
• Recommendation
  • Initiate iron chelation therapy
    • Jadenu (deferasirox) PO daily or Desferal (deferoxamine) SC if GI intolerance
      
  • Monitor ferritin every 1–2 months
    
  • Consider echocardiogram and liver imaging (e.g., MRI) if clinical suspicion of organ involvement arises

Problem 4. Stable renal and hepatic function

• Objective
  • Renal:
    • 2025-04-14: Cr 0.93 mg/dL, eGFR 85.6 mL/min/1.73m²
      
  • Hepatic:
    • 2025-04-14: ALT 8 U/L, AST 12 U/L, Albumin 3.9 g/dL
      
  • Electrolytes and vitals stable (SpO2 ≥95%, BP normotensive throughout recent entries)
• Assessment
  • No renal or hepatic impairment, allowing continued full-dose Vidaza
    
  • No hepatic synthetic dysfunction (albumin normal) or hepatic congestion from iron yet
• Recommendation
  • Continue periodic monitoring (renal, hepatic panel before each cycle)
    
  • Maintain adequate hydration
    
  • Monitor for hepatic dysfunction especially as iron burden increases

Problem 5. Disease status: MDS-IB2 without AML transformation

• Objective
  • Blast % in peripheral blood decreasing from initial ~15% to <5%
    • 2025-04-14: 1.0%, 2025-04-07: 1.1%, 2025-03-03: 2.6%
      
  • No blasts >20%, no documented extramedullary disease
    
  • LDH stable (2025-04-14: 319 U/L)
• Assessment
  • Currently consistent with MDS-IB2, no transition to AML
    
  • Blast suppression may reflect partial cytotoxic effect from Vidaza
    
  • Risk of transformation remains high due to underlying TP53 mutation and complex karyotype
• Recommendation
  • Continue close surveillance (weekly CBC, LDH, and symptom monitoring)
    
  • Repeat bone marrow biopsy after C4 to assess marrow blast %
    
  • Educate patient on warning signs (worsening fatigue, infection, bleeding, weight loss)

2025-02-12

[Anemia and Thrombocytopenia Evaluation]

Objective Findings

• Anemia
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb) Trends:
    • 2024-11-29: 8.1 g/dL
      
    • 2024-12-05: 7.1 g/dL
      
    • 2024-12-08 (post-transfusion): 9.0 g/dL
      
    • 2024-12-31: 7.5 g/dL
      
    • 2025-01-02: 7.6 g/dL
      
    • 2025-01-10: 7.7 g/dL
      
    • 2025-01-14: 7.0 g/dL
      
    • 2025-01-21: 7.3 g/dL
      
    • 2025-01-24: 8.6 g/dL
      
    • 2025-02-03: 7.0 g/dL
      
    • 2025-02-10: 7.9 g/dL
      
  • Red Blood Cell (RBC) Trends:
    • Consistently low, ranging 2.46–3.17 x10⁶/uL over the past two months.
  • Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV):
    • Stable macrocytosis (~85 fL), suggesting ineffective erythropoiesis rather than acute blood loss.
  • Reticulocyte Count:
    • 2024-12-31: 0.91%
      
    • 2025-01-21: 1.2%
      
    • Indicates an inadequate compensatory marrow response, consistent with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)-related anemia.
• Thrombocytopenia
  • Platelet (PLT) Trends:
    • 2024-11-29: 15 x10³/uL
      
    • 2024-12-05: 38 x10³/uL
      
    • 2024-12-08 (post-transfusion): 56 x10³/uL
      
    • 2024-12-31: 49 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-01-02: 33 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-01-10: 80 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-01-21: 12 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-01-24: 55 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-02-03: 40 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-02-10: 25 x10³/uL
      
  • Bone Marrow Findings (2024-12-09):
    • Blasts 15%, hypercellular marrow, dysplastic megakaryocytes, confirming ineffective thrombopoiesis.
  • Peripheral Smear and WBC Differential (2025-02-10, 2025-02-03, 2025-01-21):
    • Persistent blast presence (2.9–12.1%),
      
    • High lymphocyte percentage (~70-84%),
      
    • Low neutrophil counts (~2-7%), indicating ongoing marrow dysfunction.

Assessment

• Anemia
  • The patient’s chronic macrocytic anemia is primarily driven by ineffective erythropoiesis due to MDS with refractory anemia and excess blasts (MDS-IB2).
    
  • The lack of a significant reticulocyte response despite persistent anemia suggests that bone marrow failure remains the dominant factor, rather than nutritional deficiencies.
    
  • Transfusions provide only temporary improvement, with hemoglobin levels declining after each transfusion.
    
  • Vidaza (azacitidine) therapy appears to have limited impact on anemia thus far, given the ongoing transfusion requirement.
• Thrombocytopenia
  • Persistent low platelet counts (12-80 x10³/uL) indicate ongoing ineffective thrombopoiesis despite intermittent fluctuations.
    
  • The absence of acute bleeding events suggests relative clinical stability, but the patient remains at high risk for spontaneous bleeding if platelets fall below 10 x10³/uL.
    
  • The Vidaza (azacitidine) treatment has not significantly improved thrombopoiesis, and no durable increase in platelet count has been observed.

Recommendations

• Anemia Management
  • Continue transfusion support:
    • Threshold: Hgb <7.0 g/dL or symptomatic anemia.
      
    • Monitor iron overload (serum ferritin, transferrin saturation) due to frequent transfusions. Consider Exjade (deferasirox) if ferritin >1000 ng/mL.
      
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs):
    • Indicated if serum erythropoietin <500 mU/mL.
      
    • Epoetin alfa 40,000 IU SC weekly or darbepoetin alfa 500 mcg SC every 3 weeks.
      
  • Evaluate marrow response to Vidaza:
    • Consider repeat bone marrow biopsy after 4 cycles (next: 2025-03-11) to assess for blast reduction and hematologic response.
• Thrombocytopenia Management
  • Platelet transfusions as needed:
    • Threshold: PLT <10 x10³/uL or active bleeding.
      
    • Maintain strict bleeding precautions (avoid trauma, NSAIDs, IM injections).
      
  • Consider thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs):
    • Promacta (eltrombopag) 50 mg PO QD or Nplate (romiplostim) 1 mcg/kg SC weekly if platelets remain persistently <30 x10³/uL.
      
  • Monitor for disease progression:
    • If thrombocytopenia worsens significantly, consider repeat bone marrow evaluation to rule out progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

[Evaluation of Vidaza (azacitidine) Treatment Effect]

Objective Findings

• Vidaza (azacitidine) Cycles
  • Cycle 1 (C1D1: 2025-01-02 – C1D7: 2025-01-08)
    
  • Cycle 2 (C2D1: 2025-02-11 – ongoing, 7-day regimen)
• Key Laboratory Trends Post-Treatment
  • WBC count remains suppressed:
    • 2024-12-31: 3.19 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-01-10: 1.94 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-01-24: 1.62 x10³/uL
      
    • 2025-02-10: 2.31 x10³/uL
      
  • Blast count decreased slightly:
    • 2024-12-09 bone marrow: 15%
      
    • 2025-01-14 peripheral blood: 12.1%
      
    • 2025-02-10 peripheral blood: 4.0%
      
  • LDH increasing, possible disease activity:
    • 2025-01-10: 321 U/L
      
    • 2025-02-03: 461 U/L
      
    • 2025-02-10: 428 U/L

Assessment of Vidaza Efficacy

• Partial response in terms of blast reduction (from 15% to 4%) suggests some disease control.
  
• Limited improvement in cytopenias: No sustained increase in WBC, Hgb, or PLT counts, suggesting an incomplete response.
  
• Elevated LDH may indicate continued disease activity and potential progression risk.

Recommendations

• Continue Vidaza (azacitidine) therapy:
  • Allow at least 4 cycles before definitive assessment.
    
  • Monitor CBC, blasts, and LDH after each cycle.
• Reassess after Cycle 4 (March 2025):
  • If cytopenias persist without significant marrow improvement, consider:
    • Hypomethylating agent intensification (e.g., adding Venetoclax).
      
    • Allogeneic stem cell transplant evaluation (if eligible).
• Consider additional supportive therapy:
  • ESAs (if EPO <500 mU/mL) and TPO-RA (if platelets <30 x10³/uL).
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy after 4 cycles to determine treatment response.

Final Summary

• Anemia remains transfusion-dependent with no sustained hemoglobin recovery.
  
• Thrombocytopenia is persistent, placing the patient at high bleeding risk.
  
• Vidaza shows partial response with blast reduction but limited improvement in cytopenias.
  
• Further treatment modifications may be needed depending on next cycle results.

[Evaluation of Treatment Alignment with NCCN Guidelines for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)] (not posted)

Does the treatment align with NCCN Guidelines?

• The patient’s treatment with Vidaza (azacitidine) 75 mg/m² SC D1-7 Q4W is aligned with NCCN Guidelines Version 1.2025 for higher-risk MDS (IPSS-R Intermediate-, High-, Very-High-Risk Disease).

Why does it align?

• Appropriate for High-Risk MDS: The NCCN guidelines recommend hypomethylating agents (HMAs) such as azacitidine or decitabine as a standard first-line therapy for higher-risk MDS, particularly for patients ineligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT).

• Standard Dosing: The dosage and schedule of azacitidine 75 mg/m² SC D1-7 Q4W is consistent with NCCN recommendations.

• Alternative to HCT in High-Risk Cases: Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is the only curative therapy but is typically reserved for younger, fit patients. Given the patient’s cytogenetic profile (complex karyotype: -5, -7, -12, -17, der(20)t(17;20)), high-risk status, and the use of azacitidine, the treatment plan is within guideline-based options.

• Consideration of Emerging Therapy: The guidelines also mention combination therapy with azacitidine + venetoclax for patients with higher-risk MDS. While venetoclax is not currently included in this patient’s regimen, its use is suggested in patients with refractory disease or high blast counts.

Additional Considerations:

• Lack of IDH1/2 Mutation-Targeted Therapy: The patient does not appear to be receiving ivosidenib (for IDH1-mutant MDS) or enasidenib (for IDH2-mutant MDS). If future genetic profiling reveals an actionable mutation, targeted therapies may be considered.
• Monitoring for Treatment Response: The NCCN guidelines recommend reassessment with bone marrow biopsy and molecular testing after 4-6 cycles to evaluate treatment response.
• Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists (TPO-RAs): Given the severe thrombocytopenia (PLT 25 x10³/uL, 2025-02-10), use of eltrombopag or romiplostim could be considered for supportive care if bleeding risk is high.

Conclusion

• The patient’s azacitidine treatment aligns with NCCN guidelines for higher-risk MDS. However, periodic reassessment is needed, and consideration for additional supportive care (TPO agonists) or venetoclax may be warranted based on disease progression and response to therapy.

[Cytogenetic Analysis]

Cytogenetic Analysis Interpretation:

• The bone marrow cytogenetic analysis of this male patient reveals a highly complex karyotype, specifically:
  • 1. 38~43,XY – This indicates a variable chromosome count (38 to 43) in different cells, suggesting chromosomal instability.
       
  • 2. -5, -7, -12 – Deletion of chromosomes 5, 7, and 12 suggests critical genetic losses associated with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
       
  • 3. der(14)t(11;14)(q13;p11.2) – A derivative chromosome 14 with an unbalanced translocation involving chromosome 11 and 14 at q13 and p11.2.
       
  • 4. -17, -17 – Loss of both copies of chromosome 17, which is highly significant since TP53, a key tumor suppressor gene, is located on 17p13.1. This suggests biallelic TP53 loss, associated with very poor prognosis.
       
  • 5. der(20)t(17;20)(q11.2;q11.2) – Translocation between chromosome 17 and 20, which can further impact hematopoiesis.
       
  • 6. +1~2mar[cp8] – Presence of marker chromosomes, indicating additional genetic material of unknown origin, a common finding in high-risk MDS and secondary AML.
       
  • 7. 46,XY1 – Suggests one normal diploid cell in the analysis, while the remaining cells display the complex abnormalities.

This cytogenetic profile provides critical prognostic and therapeutic insights:

• Confirms High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS-IB2)
  • The presence of chromosome 5 and 7 deletions (-5, -7) is characteristic of therapy-related or high-risk MDS, known for poor response to treatment and progression to AML.
  • The loss of chromosome 17 and TP53 involvement is associated with genomic instability, chemoresistance, and poor overall survival.
• Prognostic Implications
  • The presence of complex karyotype (≥3 cytogenetic abnormalities) classifies the patient into the very high-risk category per IPSS-R (Revised International Prognostic Scoring System).
  • TP53 abnormalities and chromosomal deletions (-5, -7, -17) indicate a high likelihood of rapid disease progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
  • This karyotype suggests a poor response to hypomethylating agents like Vidaza (azacitidine), requiring alternative strategies.
• Guides Treatment Decisions
  • Standard Hypomethylating Agents (HMA) Alone May Not Be Sufficient:
    • Vidaza (azacitidine) is being used, but TP53-mutated and complex karyotype MDS cases often show resistance or only transient responses.
      
    • Consider escalation with Venetoclax, which has shown some benefit in TP53-mutant MDS/AML.
      
  • Early Consideration for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (allo-HSCT):
    • Given high-risk features, the patient should be evaluated for stem cell transplantation as soon as possible.
      
  • Disease Monitoring:
    • Frequent bone marrow biopsies every 3–4 months to detect blast increase and AML transformation.

Final Summary

• This complex karyotype indicates high-risk MDS with a very poor prognosis, with significant chromosomal deletions (-5, -7, -17) and TP53 loss.
• Vidaza (azacitidine) alone is unlikely to provide long-term disease control.
• Early evaluation for allogeneic stem cell transplantation is essential.
• Alternative treatment strategies, such as adding Venetoclax or enrolling in clinical trials, should be considered.
• Regular monitoring with bone marrow biopsy is needed to assess disease progression to AML.

2025-01-03

[Patient Summary]

The patient is a 69-year-old male with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with refractory anemia and excess of blasts II. Diagnosed with a complex cytogenetic profile (38_{43,XY,-5,-7,-12,der(14)t(11;14)(q13;p11.2),-17,-17,der(20)t(17;20)(q11.2;q11.2),+1}2mar[cp8]∕46,XY1) on 2024-12-09, he has been experiencing progressive pancytopenia with macrocytic anemia since 2024-11-29, requiring frequent transfusions. His treatment was initiated with Vidaza (azacitidine) on 2025-01-02 for a planned 7-day regimen monthly for 4 months. Significant findings include pancytopenia with blasts (~15% on bone marrow biopsy, 2024-12-09) and stable vital signs. Key challenges include cytopenias and a complex karyotype with a p53 mutation, both of which carry a poor prognosis.

[MDS Comments]

Problem: Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Refractory Anemia and Excess of Blasts II (MDS-IB2)

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-09) showed hypercellularity (>95%) with increased blasts (15%) and aberrant megakaryocytes. Immunohistochemistry revealed CD34 (+), CD117 (+), MPO (+) markers, confirming MDS-IB2 with complex cytogenetics.
    
  • Cytogenetics: Complex abnormalities, including del(5q), del(7q), and TP53 mutation (2024-12-09).
    
  • Hematological findings: Persistent pancytopenia:
    • WBC: 2.80–3.50 x 10³/μL (2024-11-29 to 2025-01-02).
      
    • Hgb: Declined from 8.1 g/dL (2024-11-29) to 7.6 g/dL (2025-01-02).
      
    • Platelets: Fluctuated (15–49 x 10³/μL, 2024-11-29 to 2025-01-02).
      
  • Past transfusion history: Transfusions on 2024-12-08 provided stabilization of Hb to 9.0 g/dL and platelets to 56 x 10³/μL (2024-12-09).
• Assessment
  • The diagnosis of MDS-IB2 with TP53 mutation and complex karyotype suggests a high-risk disease with poor prognosis.
    
  • Progressive cytopenias with macrocytosis (MCV ~85 fL) reflect bone marrow failure.
    
  • Vidaza (azacitidine), initiated on 2025-01-02, is evidence-based for disease stabilization and reduction in transfusion dependency in MDS patients with high-risk cytogenetics.
    
  • The transfusion dependency highlights symptomatic anemia and thrombocytopenia, placing the patient at risk of infection and bleeding.
• Recommendations
  • Treatment: Continue Vidaza (azacitidine) per protocol. Evaluate marrow response after 2 cycles via CBC, bone marrow aspirate, and biopsy.
    
  • Monitoring: Weekly CBC to assess cytopenias and need for transfusions. Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia persists.
    
  • Prophylaxis: Initiate infection and bleeding prophylaxis (e.g., antibacterial and antifungal agents, as indicated).
    
  • Further Workup: Monitor iron status and manage iron overload (e.g., ferritin levels, transferrin saturation) due to frequent transfusions.

[Evaluation for Anemia and Thrombocytopenia]

Objective

• Anemia:
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb) levels:
    • 2024-11-29: 8.1 g/dL.
    • 2024-12-05: Decreased to 7.1 g/dL.
    • 2024-12-08 (post-transfusion): Increased to 9.0 g/dL.
    • 2025-01-02: Declined slightly to 7.6 g/dL.
  • Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): Consistently ~85 fL, indicating macrocytic anemia (2024-12-31, 2025-01-02).
    
  • Reticulocyte count: Low at 0.910% (2024-12-31), indicating inadequate bone marrow response.
• Thrombocytopenia:
  • Platelet (PLT) counts:
    • 2024-11-29: 15 x 10³/μL.
    • 2024-12-05: Increased to 38 x 10³/μL.
    • 2024-12-08 (post-transfusion): Further increased to 56 x 10³/μL.
    • 2025-01-02: Declined to 33 x 10³/μL.
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-09): Showed hypolobated megakaryocytes, suggesting dysplastic thrombopoiesis.
• Associated findings:
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-09): 15% blasts, consistent with MDS-IB2.
  • Cytogenetics (2024-12-09): Complex abnormalities, including del(5q) and del(7q), associated with severe marrow failure.

Assessment

• Anemia:
  • Likely multifactorial:
    • Ineffective erythropoiesis: Hallmark of MDS, evidenced by low reticulocyte counts and macrocytosis.
    • Frequent transfusions: Reflect dependency due to inadequate marrow response.
    • Blasts and dysplastic cells: Impair normal erythropoiesis.
  • The patient’s anemia is chronic, with fluctuations driven by transfusions and Vidaza’s delayed onset of efficacy.
• Thrombocytopenia:
  • Likely due to ineffective thrombopoiesis, as evidenced by dysplastic megakaryocytes on biopsy.
  • Risk factors include:
    • Complex cytogenetics (del(7q)): Associated with poor thrombopoiesis.
    • Blasts (15%): Indicating marrow space competition and dysfunction.
  • Clinical impact:
    • Persistent thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk, although no active bleeding is reported to date.

Recommendations

• For Anemia:
  • Transfusion support: Continue RBC transfusions for symptomatic relief or if Hgb falls below 7.0 g/dL.
  • Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs): Consider epoetin alfa or darbepoetin alfa if serum erythropoietin is low (<500 mU/mL).
  • Iron overload monitoring:
    • Check ferritin levels periodically.
    • Initiate chelation therapy (e.g., Exjade (deferasirox)) if iron overload develops.
  • Monitor Vidaza efficacy: Reassess marrow response after 2 cycles.
• For Thrombocytopenia:
  • Platelet transfusion: Provide transfusions for bleeding or if platelet counts fall below 10 x 10³/μL.
  • Thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs):
    • Consider Promacta (eltrombopag) or Nplate (romiplostim) for refractory thrombocytopenia.
  • Infection prophylaxis:
    • Due to thrombocytopenia’s association with increased infection risk, consider antibacterial/antifungal agents.
  • Bleeding risk management:
    • Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
    • Educate on signs of bleeding (e.g., petechiae, mucosal bleeding).
• General Monitoring:
  • Weekly CBCs to evaluate trends in hemoglobin and platelet levels.
  • Monitor for adverse effects of Vidaza, including cytopenias, which can initially worsen before improving.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-03-03 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P compression plate and screws fixation at left 5th and 6th ribs.
• 2025-03-03 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • left mastoiditis.
    • susceptibility artifacts in the oral cavity
    • subcutaneous swelling in the upper neck
    • mild mucosal thickening in the left nasopharyngeal mucosa
  • IMP:
    • mild mucosal thickening in the left left nasopharynx.
• 2024-12-04 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • Nose: no tumor lesion
    • Nasopharynx: smooth
    • Oropharynx: no tumor lesion
    • Larynx: no tumor lesion, bilateral vocal movement: symmetric.
    • Hypopharynx: no tumor lesion. pachydermis
  • Conclusion
    • NPC with neck metastasis rypT0N1M0
    • no tumor seen in nasopharynx
• 2024-11-20 CT - abdomen
  • There is no hyper-and hypo-vascular tumor in the liver. If patient presents with progressive increased AFP, please correlate with MRI.
• 2024-10-08 Pathology - lymph node region resection
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, neck level II, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, neck level Ia, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Neck level Ib and submandibular gland, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, neck level IIa, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Neck level VI, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, neck level III, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (0/7)
    • Lymph node and skeletal muscle, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, neck level IIb, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Neck level V, left, left modified radical neck dissection — nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nonkeratinizing, undifferentiated subtype, metastatic, extranodal extension (+)
    • Lymph node, neck level VI, left, left modified radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Neck level V tumor, left, excision — nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nonkeratinizing, undifferentiated subtype, metastatic, extranodal extension (+)
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: rpTxN1(if cM0); AJCC prognostic Stage II
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated (at level V neck)
    • Treatment Effect: Not applicable
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
    • Ancillary Studies: Immunohistochemical stain: p16(-), CD56(-), P40(+), chromogranin (-), synaptophysin(-)
    • Clinical History
      • Neoadjuvant therapy:
        • Yes (specify type): status post adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy but didn’t finished treatment course 10+ years ago.
• 2024-10-07 Frozen Section
  • Initial Diagnosis: Level V neck, left, frozen section — carcinoma
• 2024-10-04 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-26 Pathology - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal biopsy
  • Nasopharynx, left, biopsy — Lymphoid hyperplasia masking epithelium structure.
  • Section shows piece(s) of tissue with lymphoid hyperplasia masking epithelium structure.
  • IHC stain of cytokeratin demonstrates regular epithelium and no evidence of malignancy.
• 2024-09-09 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the left upper neck region, highly suspected the primary or secondary (mets from NPC) malignancy, suggesting biopsy once again for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes.
  • Increased FDG uptake in focal areas in the left lobe of the liver, the nature is to be determined. Please correlate with other imaging such as sono, CT, and MRI for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the stomach, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • NPC s/p treatment, highly suspected tumor recurrence in the left neck, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-09-06 Aspiration cytology - lymph node
  • Clinical finding: left neck large mass, r/o NPC recurrence
    • 2 dry and 2 wet alcohol-fixed smears - Atypia
• 2024-08-29 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:x(T_value) N:3(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2024-08-26 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • Nose: no tumor lesion
    • Nasopharynx: smooth
    • Oropharynx: no tumor lesion
    • Larynx: no tumor lesion, bilateral vocal movement: symmetric
    • Hypopharynx: no tumor lesion
  • Conclusion
    • A case with NPC history and left neck mass
    • Nasopharynx smooth
• 2024-05-29 CXR
  • s/p ribs fixation over left hemithorax
• 2024-04-11 CXR
  • fracture of Lt 4th-6th ribs s/p miniplate-microscrews fixation at 5th and 6th ribs stable.
  • mild to moderate Lt hydropneumothorax
• 2024-04-10 Pathology - lung wedge biopsy
  • Lung, LUL, wedge resection —- perforation with hemorrhage
  • Section shows lung tissue focal perforation and hemorrhage. No granuloma or malignancy is found.
• 2024-04-09 CXR
  • fracture of Lt 4th-6th ribs s/p miniplate-microscrews fixation at 5th and 6th ribs
  • s/p left chest tube in place, resoltuion of Lt hydropneumothorax
• 2024-04-08 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
• 2024-04-08 CT - chest
  • mild to moderate left hydropneumothorax.
  • lungs: patchy consolidations and ground-glass opacities as well as reticular opacities at basal segments of LLL and lingula, caused by traumatic contusion.
  • fracture of Lt 4th-6th rib with mild displaced fracture fragments.
• 2017-01-04 Surgical pathology Level III
  • Clinical Finding: Close fracture of metacarpal bone(s),shaft of metacarpal bone(s);
  • Diagnosis: Bone and joint, left dorsal wrist, excision — Synovial cyst
  • Section shows a fragments of cystic soft tissue lined by synovial epithelium.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S
    • a case of NPC diagnosed 10+ yrs
    • stage II then, ever treated at Cardinal Tien Hospital
    • (Patient verbally stated that they did not complete the entire course of radiation therapy at that time) [Only underwent a dozen or so RT sessions]
    • left neck mass for a month, enlarged, persisted
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: rypT0N1; AJCC prognostic Stage II.
  • O
    • 2024/08/30 EBV DNA quan = 1200 IU/mL;
    • 2024/08/29 EB VCA IgA = Positive Ratio;
    • 2024/08/29 EB VCA IgA Value = 2.7 Ratio;
  • A
    • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nonkeratinizing, undifferentiated subtype, stage II, status post adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy (incomplete) 10+ years ago, with left neck lymph node recurrence, s/p modified radical neck dissection on 2024/10/07, rypT0N1, extranodal extension (+)
  • P
    • suggest CCRT with weekly CDDP then PF4 x3 cycles
• 2024-10-06 ~ 2024-10-16 POMR Ear Nose Throat Cai YouRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, rpT0N1M0, pStage II, status post, left modified radical neck dissection on 2024-10-07
  • CC
    • left neck mass for a month.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 63-year-old male with history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, stage II, status post adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy but didn’t finished treatment course 10+ years ago. He took Chinese herb medication since than.
    • This time, he visited our ENT OPD for help due to left neck mass noticed for a month. According to him, the mass persisted and enlarged in recent one month. Local finding showed boggy nasal mucosa.
    • Neck PE showed left level II 3 cm tumor. Endoscopic exam showed smooth nasopharynx.
    • Neck MRI showed a huge irregular-shaped soft tissue tumor, about 61 mm at the largest dimension, with T1-isointensity and T2-hyperintensity to muscle and vivid enhancement after contrast administration at left neck, centering at posterior cervical space and extending to adjacent parotid, carotid and perivertebral space.
    • Neck lymph node fine needle biopsy was done and cytology showed atypia, can’t exclude malignancy, pathology showed lymphoid hyperplasia masking epithelium structure.
    • Whole body PET scan showed increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the left upper neck region, highly suspected the primary or secondary (mets from NPC) malignancy, suggesting biopsy once again for investigation.
    • Surgical intervention of left neck radical disection had been suggested. After realization of the operative procedure, benefits and risks, the patient agreed to receive the surgery. Therefore, he was admitted for the scheduled operation of left neck radical disection. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was done. He received left modified radical neck dissection on 2024-10-07 smoothly.
    • Post-operation, two JP drain drainage amount was recorded. Wound CD and ENT local treat were given.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Cephalexin and pain control medication were given.
    • With decreasing amount and homogenous yellowish content, we removed the no.2 JP on 2024/10/13 and removed no.1 on 2024/10/15 smoothly.
    • Under relative stable condition, the patient was discharge with OPD follow-up.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 2D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 2D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# QID 2D
    • Suwell (Al(OH)3 200mg, Mg(OH)2 200mg, simethicone 25mg) 1# QID 2D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 2D
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# TID 2D
• 2024-04-08 ~ 2024-04-12 POMR Thoracic Surgery Cheng JianBo
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Fracture of left 4th to 6th ribs post operation open reduction internal fixation of 5th and 6th ribs on 2024/04/09.
    • Traumatic hemopneumothorax post operation video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery wedge excision of left upper lung on 2024/04/09.
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Fractures of the left 4-6th ribs with a left pneumothorax and a small left hemothorax after a traffic accident on 2024/04/08
  • Present illness history
    • This 63-year-old male patient presented to our Emergency department on 2024/04/08 with multiple contusion wounds after motorcycle accident (motorcycle vs motorcycle) that happened earlier on the same day. He had been wearing a helmet.
    • His vital signs were stable and within normal limits. Physical examination was remarkable for tenderness on the left chest wall and an abrasion wound on the left knee. Blood labs were within normal limits. Computed tomography of the chest showed fractures of the left 4-6th ribs with a left pneumothorax and a small left hemothorax.
    • Under the impression of multiple rib fractures complicated with hemopneumothorax, he was admitted to our Thoracic Surgery ward for close monitoring and evaluation for a possible surgical intervention (open reduction and internal fixation with placement of chest tube).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, underwent open reduction and internal fixation of the 5th and 6th left ribs with VATS wedge excision of the left upper lung on 2024/04/09. He felt markedly better after the operation. His chest tube was removed on 2024/04/11. His wound pain progressively decreased.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/04/12 with outpatient follow-up at our Thoracic Surgery clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Suwell (Al(OH)3 200mg, Mg(OH)2 200mg, simethicone 25mg) 1# QID 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID if pain
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT 5D

[consultation]

• 2024-04-09 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3 > Blunt chest trauma > Acute central moderate pain (4-7)
    • Transferred from Cardinal Tien Hospital, Xindian. Patient reports three fractured left ribs from a car accident today. Transferred to this hospital due to lack of available beds at the previous facility.
    • Traffic accident, scooter rider hit by another scooter from the left side, left chest wall pain, no SOB
    • Head injury (-), ILOC (-), amnesia (-), helmet (-)
    • Ambulation: intact
    • s/p CT w/o contrast, TXA & keto
    • PH: HTN
    • Allergy: NKDA
    • Tetanus toxoid in 5 years (+)
  • A
    • S:
      • Transferred from Cardinal Tien Hospital. Patient reports three fractured left ribs from a car accident today.
      • Traffic accident, motocycle rider hit by another motocycle from the left side and then hit the Utility pole with left chest
      • Left chest wall pain, no SOB
      • Wore helmet, denied Head injury, ILOC and amnesia
      • Ambulatory
      • PH: hyperlipidemia, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma post treatment decade ago
      • OP: Left hand and left femoral fracture s/p ORIF decades ago
    • O:
      • Stable vital signs
      • No dyspnea and desaturation
      • Chest CT: Left 4th to 6th rib fracture with mild pneumothorax and minimal hemothorax
      • Mild progression of pneumothorax was notice on second chest CT this afternoon
    • A:
      • Left chest contusion
      • Traumatic Left 4th to 6th rib fracture with mild pneumothorax and minimal hemothorax
      • Left lung contusion
    • P:
      • Pain control
      • Oxygen supplement
      • Monitor respiratory status
      • CXR follow-up
      • Admission for closely observation

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-07
  • Surgery
    • Modified radical neck dissection, Left       
  • Finding
    • Left neck level Va confluent neck mass, frozen section showed malignancy
    • Tumor encasement over internal jugular vein, carotid artery and spinal accessory nerve
• 2024-04-09
  • Surgery
    • ORIF of 5th and 6th ribs.
    • VATS wedge excision of left upper lung.
  • Finding
    • Left 4th-6th ribs fracture with displaced 6th rib.
    • ORIF of 5th and 6th ribs were done.
    • Synthes RIB System with 6 holes plate, two plates were used and each plate fixation with 4 10 mm screw.
    • Left upper lung a small perforation punctured by fracture rib, and hemothorax about 200ml was noticed.
    • Wedge excision with Covi-Endo-GIA was performed.
    • A 24 Fr. straight chest tube was placed via left 7th ICS
    • No active bleeding after checking

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-12-02 ~ 2025-01-14 - completed RT to the bil. neck and NP: 40 Gy/ 20 fx. the preOP LAP site: 60 Gy/ 30 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-26 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1340mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-3 (PF3. 85% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-26 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1360mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-3 (PF3. 85% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-03 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-3 (PF3. 75% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-27 - KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr (cisplatin, weekly. 75% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-20 - KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr (cisplatin, weekly. 75% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-13 - KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr (cisplatin, weekly. 75% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-06 - KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr (cisplatin, weekly. 75% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-29 - KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr (cisplatin, weekly. 75% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-22

Problem 1. Bone marrow suppression after chemotherapy

• Objective
  • WBC count trend:
    • Decreased to 1.91 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-21, then rebounded to 11.37 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-22.
    • Neutrophil predominance: 87.5% (2025-04-22), with metamyelocyte 3.9% and band form 1.9%, suggesting reactive marrow.
  • Hemoglobin and platelet counts:
    • HGB 12.7–14.0 g/dL stable from 2025-04-21 to 2025-04-22.
    • PLT 165–179 ×10³/uL (2025-04-21 to 2025-04-22).
  • Vital signs stable:
    • No fever, BP and SpO₂ within normal range (BP 134/95 to 135/92 mmHg, SpO₂ 99%).
  • G-CSF
    • Self-paid Granocyte (lenograstim 250mcg) administered on 2025-04-21.
• Assessment
  • The WBC nadir on 2025-04-21 reflects typical chemotherapy-induced leukopenia following PF3.
  • Rapid rebound on 2025-04-22 suggests bone marrow recovery with G-CSF administration on 2025-04-21.
  • Neutrophil shift (left shift) is reactive, possibly due to recovery, not infection (no clinical sepsis signs).
• Recommendation
  • Continue to monitor CBC every few days during this critical recovery phase.
  • No more G-CSF needed unless new neutropenic fever or ANC drops again.
  • Proceed cautiously with next chemotherapy cycle if applicable, considering bone marrow tolerance.

Problem 2. Renal and hepatic function monitoring during chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Renal function:
    • Stable creatinine 0.58 mg/dL, eGFR 149.92 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-21 and 2025-03-28).
  • Liver function:
    • AST/ALT 23/17 U/L on 2025-04-21, stable from prior.
    • Bilirubin total 0.79 mg/dL (2025-04-21), slightly improved from 1.02 mg/dL (2025-03-28).
  • Electrolytes:
    • Na 134 mmol/L, K 3.5 mmol/L, Mg 1.9 mg/dL, Ca 2.20 mmol/L (2025-04-21).
• Assessment
  • No evidence of cisplatin-related nephrotoxicity or hepatotoxicity.
  • Electrolytes remain largely stable, slight low-normal potassium manageable.
  • Current hydration and electrolyte strategies appear effective.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current hydration and supplementation strategies (e.g., KCl, MgSO₄ during chemotherapy).
  • Monitor electrolytes and renal function prior to next chemotherapy.
  • Consider oral potassium supplements if K persistently <3.5 mmol/L.

Problem 3. Chemotherapy adverse effect management (supportive care) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Active medications (2025-04-21 to 2025-04-22) include:
    • Antiemetics: Metoclopramide (PRN), Akynzeo (netupitant/palonosetron).
    • Mucolytics: Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine) until 2025-04-22.
    • Analgesics: Acetal (acetaminophen) PRN.
    • Hydration: TAITA NS 0.5 Injection 500 mL IV, Electrolyte Solution.
    • Others: Through (sennoside), Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for constipation prevention.
  • Vitals stable (body temp 36.4°C, HR 91–95 bpm, RR 16–17 bpm, BP 134/95 to 135/92 mmHg, SpO₂ 99%).
• Assessment
  • Supportive care has been appropriately provided, targeting nausea, hydration, mucous secretion, and bowel movement maintenance.
  • No evidence of breakthrough vomiting, diarrhea, or uncontrolled pain.
• Recommendation
  • Continue antiemetic and supportive measures during chemotherapy.
  • Monitor bowel habits; if constipation worsens, adjust laxative regimen.
  • Prepare next chemotherapy premedication similarly unless new intolerance appears.

Problem 4. Electrolyte balance (not posted)

• Objective
  • Potassium slightly low (3.5 mmol/L on 2025-04-21), stable magnesium (1.9 mg/dL), stable sodium (134 mmol/L).
  • No arrhythmia or clinical signs of electrolyte imbalance reported.
  • Calcium adequate at 2.20 mmol/L.
• Assessment
  • Mild borderline hypokalemia likely chemotherapy-related or secondary to hydration dilution effect.
  • No urgent correction needed as currently asymptomatic.
• Recommendation
  • Encourage oral intake of potassium-rich foods (banana, orange juice) if oral route feasible.
  • Continue routine electrolyte monitoring.
  • Consider oral potassium supplementation only if K <3.5 mmol/L consistently or if symptoms develop.

Problem 5. Surveillance of NPC recurrence

• Objective
  • Most recent EBV DNA negative (data as of 2025-03-06, previously undetectable).
  • Latest imaging (MRI nasopharynx 2025-03-03) showed only mild mucosal thickening; nasopharyngoscopy (2024-12-04) smooth without tumor.
  • Clinical exam not showing new suspicious lesions or symptoms.
• Assessment
  • Post-chemoradiotherapy and adjuvant PF3 treatment, no new signs of recurrence.
  • Ongoing negative EBV DNA is a good prognostic sign.
  • Risk remains due to prior extranodal extension and incomplete initial treatment history.
• Recommendation
  • Continue quarterly EBV DNA surveillance.
  • Nasopharyngoscopy every 3 months.
  • Consider follow-up MRI nasopharynx around mid-2025 to monitor stability.

2025-03-27

This is a 64-year-old male with a history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), nonkeratinizing undifferentiated type, initially stage II, treated with adjuvant chemoradiotherapy >10 years ago, though treatment was incomplete. He experienced local recurrence in the left neck and underwent modified radical neck dissection on 2024-10-07, revealing rypT0N1 disease with extranodal extension (+). He subsequently completed concurrent chemoradiotherapy (2024-11-29 to 2025-01-14) and is now undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with PF3 regimen, with two cycles completed as of 2025-03-27.

Laboratory results suggest stable renal and liver function, mild post-chemotherapy leukopenia, and preserved hematologic and electrolyte profiles. Imaging and endoscopy show no overt recurrence in the nasopharynx, with prior FDG-PET-avid cervical node proven malignant (surgically resected).

Problem 1. Locoregional recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), status post multimodal therapy

• Objective
  • Recurrent disease in 2024: Local recurrence noted in left neck (PET 2024-09-09: FDG-avid left upper neck lesion; FNA 2024-09-06: atypia), confirmed as metastatic NPC with extranodal extension in level V node (Pathology 2024-10-08).
  • Surgical treatment: Underwent left modified radical neck dissection on 2024-10-07 (Operation note 2024-10-07).
  • Post-op therapy: Received concurrent chemoradiotherapy (weekly cisplatin 2024-11-29 to 2024-12-27) and completed radiotherapy to bilateral neck and nasopharynx (40 Gy/20 fx) and preop LAP site (60 Gy/30 fx) from 2024-12-02 to 2025-01-14.
  • Adjuvant PF3 chemotherapy: Cycle 1 (2025-03-03 to 2025-03-06, 75% dose); Cycle 2 (2025-03-26, 85% dose).
  • Imaging:
    • MRI nasopharynx on 2025-03-03: mild mucosal thickening in left nasopharynx, no obvious recurrence.
    • Nasopharyngoscopy on 2024-12-04: smooth mucosa, no tumor seen.
  • EBV DNA:
    • Decreasing trend from 1200 IU/mL (2024-08-30) → 582 IU/mL (2024-11-20) → undetectable (2025-02-10, 2025-03-06).
• Assessment
  • The patient has received standard multimodal salvage therapy, including neck dissection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, in line with guidelines for recurrent stage II NPC.
  • The absence of detectable EBV DNA post-treatment and the lack of radiologic/endoscopic recurrence as of 2025-03-03 suggest a favorable initial treatment response.
  • Current PF3 adjuvant chemotherapy is ongoing with good tolerance and no major complications.
  • Prognostic factors such as extranodal extension and prior incomplete RT increase recurrence risk; therefore, close monitoring is crucial.
• Recommendation
  • Continue adjuvant chemotherapy (PF3) per plan; anticipate third cycle if tolerated.
  • Follow-up EBV DNA q1–2 months and repeat MRI or PET if symptoms/signs emerge.
  • Schedule nasopharyngoscopy every 3 months for endoscopic surveillance.
  • Consider MRI nasopharynx and neck again in 3 months to reassess local control.

Problem 2. Bone marrow suppression (post-chemotherapy leukopenia)

• Objective
  • Leukopenia observed post-PF3:
    • WBC declined from 4.87 ×10³/uL (2025-03-03) → 3.04 (2025-03-14) → 2.90 (2025-03-26).
    • Neutrophil percentage stable (~66.3% on 2025-03-26), ANC approx. 1.92 ×10³/uL.
  • Hemoglobin and platelets stable:
    • HGB 13.2 g/dL, PLT 216 ×10³/uL (2025-03-26).
• Assessment
  • WBC suppression is consistent with chemotherapy effect, particularly from PF3 (cisplatin + 5-FU).
  • Despite leukopenia, ANC remains >1.5, suggesting Grade 1–2 neutropenia, not requiring growth factors at this stage.
  • No signs of infection reported; vital signs stable.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC weekly post-chemotherapy during PF3 cycles.
  • If ANC <1.0 or febrile neutropenia develops, initiate G-CSF (e.g., Neupogen (filgrastim)).
  • Consider dose adjustment for PF3 cycle 3 if neutropenia worsens.

Problem 3. Renal and hepatic function during chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Renal function:
    • Creatinine stable: 0.58 mg/dL (2025-03-26); eGFR improved to 149.92 mL/min/1.73m².
  • Liver function:
    • AST/ALT normal (24/14 U/L on 2025-03-26).
    • Total/direct bilirubin normal (0.85/0.11 mg/dL on 2025-03-26).
  • Electrolytes:
    • K: 3.8 mmol/L, Na: 134 mmol/L, Mg: 1.9 mg/dL (2025-03-26).
    • Ca: 2.31 mmol/L.
• Assessment
  • Current hydration and electrolyte support (KCl, MgSO₄) during chemotherapy appears effective.
  • No evidence of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity or hepatotoxicity thus far.
  • Slight hyponatremia (Na 134 mmol/L) is mild and clinically insignificant at present.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current hydration and electrolyte supplementation protocols with PF3 cycles.
  • Monitor renal panel, LFTs, and electrolytes pre- and post-chemo.
  • Reassess need for electrolyte replacement based on ongoing trends.

Problem 4. History of traumatic thoracic injury (rib fractures and lung wedge resection)

• Objective
  • Motorcycle accident on 2024-04-08: left 4th–6th rib fractures with mild hydropneumothorax (CT 2024-04-08).
  • Underwent ORIF and VATS wedge resection (2024-04-09); left lung perforation, hemothorax managed.
  • Post-op CXR (2024-05-29, 2025-03-03): stable post-rib fixation; no pneumothorax recurrence.
• Assessment
  • Thoracic injuries appear well healed, with no current respiratory symptoms or limitations.
  • No evidence of post-surgical complications or long-term pulmonary dysfunction.
• Recommendation
  • No active intervention required.
  • Monitor for respiratory symptoms during chemotherapy; consider pulmonary function tests if symptoms develop.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-21 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-10 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Lung, ? side, CT-guide biopsy — hemorrhage with 2 nests of atypical cells
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with hemorrhage and 2 nests of atypical cells, which are not seen in deeper section.
  • The immunohistochemical stains of CK5/6, p40, TTF-1, CD56 and PAX8 show no invasive tumor. The immunohistochemical stain of Calretinin shows reactive mesothelial cells. Please correlate with the clinical presentation. If malignancy is highly suspected, re-biopsy is suggested.
• 2025-01-10 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Mild cardiomegaly.
  • Tortuous thoracic aorta with intimal calcification.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2025-01-09 CT - chest
  • Indication: 67y, suspect cervical ca with meta to lymph nodes and lung
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral mediastinum and subcarinal region is found.
    • There is moderate bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Nodular lesion and mass lesion at left lower lobe, right upper lobe and right lower lobe are found. Lung mets is considered.
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
    • Huge uterine mass with cystic component at uterine cavity measuring 10.8cm is found. Cervical cancer is considered.
    • Chains of lymphadenopathy at bilateral iliac side wall is found.
    • Lymphadenopathy at paraaortic region is found.
    • One enhanced lesion at left adrenal gland is found. Nature?
  • Imp:
    • Compatible with cervical cancer with regional and paraaortic lymphadenopathy and lung mets, mediastinal lymphadenopathy and bone mets.
  • Imaging Report Form for Cervical Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T3(T_value) N:____(N_value) M:____(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2025-01-09 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 29 mL
• 2025-01-09 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max: low
  • flow pattern: obstructive
• 2025-01-09 Cystoscopy
  • No gross tumor
• 2025-01-07 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Cannot rule out Anterior infarct, age undetermined
• 2025-01-07 Pathology (at LinKou ChangGang)
  • 81000-A-M81403DX: Vagina, biopsy —- poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma.
  • GROSS D: The specimen submitted consists of multiple pieces of tissue measuring up to 0.8 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm. All are submitted.
  • MICRO D: Sections show poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma composed of papillary and solid patterns.
• 2025-01-06 MRI of Pelvis (at LinKou ChangGang)
  • Primary tumor:
    • Soft tissue mass in the uterine cervix measured 10.2 cm in maximal diameter.
    • Cervical carcinoma is likely.
    • Involving (for MR only) with fullthickness involvement.
  • Tumor invasion:
    • The lesion extends to uterine body (+), vagina (lower 1/3), parametrium (both), pelvic side wall (-), hydronephrosis (Rt), urinary bladder (-), rectum (-), sigmoid colon (-) and other pelvic organ (-).
  • Regional nodal metastasis:
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in the parametrial region (-), internal iliac (both), external iliac (both), obturator (-), common iliac (both), sacral (-), paraaortic (both), other regional lymph node (if positive, location)(-) , suspicious metastatic nodes.
  • Distant metastases:
    • Distant metastatic node (if yes -> location): left inguinal lymph node
    • Other distant metastases (if yes -> location): LLL
  • Other findings:
    • bilateral pleural effusion
  • Impression:
    • Suspect cervical camcer, stage T3BN2M1 based on this imaging study (AJCC 9th ed.)
• 2025-01-03 CT (at LinKou ChangGang)
  • A heterogenous uterine lesion at dome (11.3 x 6.4 x 11.1 cm, Se2Im191, Se5Im31).
  • Enlarged cervix, neoplasm cannot be excluded, please correlation with clinic.
  • Few LAPs in left inguianl, bilateral iliac chains, paraaortic, aortocaval, retrocaval region, could be nodal metastasis or reactive nodes.
  • Atelectasis in bilateral lower lungs.
  • The liver, biliary system, spleen, pancreas, bilateral kidneys and adrenal glands are unremrakable.
  • Grossly, the scanned GI tract is unremarkable.
  • Degenerative spine with spur formation. An osteoblastic lesion at L4.
• 2024-05-03 Microsonograpy
  • Clinical diagnosis: glaucoma OD
  • Report: 89/107 2.10/2.39 0.61/0.56
    • roght sup tempral raphae defect
• 2023-11-14 Pap Smear
  • Atypical glandular cells
• 2023-11-13 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 51 * 34 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 11.0 mm
    • Adnexae:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: Bilateral adnexae:free
  • IMP:
    • R/O Endometrial mass or polyp (15x9mm)
• 2021-11-08 Automated Optical Inspection
  • Clinical diagnosis: glaucoma suspect OD
  • Report: VFI 99% od (mild inf arcuated picture) 100% os

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • transfusion LPRBC 2U
• 2025-02-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • transfusion LPRBC 2U
  • Plan: keep CCRT with carboplatin then palliative paclitaxel + platinum + avastin +/- IO
• 2025-02-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • transfusion LPRBC 2U
• 2025-02-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • transfusion LPRBC 2U
• 2025-01-07 ~ 2025-01-16 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
    • Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
  • CC
    • Massive vaginal bleeding noted for 3 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 67 y/o female, G3P3 (NSD), menopause at 55 y/o, with underlying disease of liver cirrhosis (HBV). Ths patinet had complained about intermittent vaginal bleeding since one year ago. She occasionally had dizziness and general weakness. She also complained about dizziness, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, palpitation, abdominal distention and unintended weight loss of 10 kg in 6 months.
    • She visited GI OPD at LinKou ChangGang hospital for regular follow up, however, anemia with Hb = 4.2 -> 3.2 was noted. She was referred to the ER. She visited the ER a few days later because the vaginal bleeding worsened in the few days.
    • She received blood transfusion and was admitted to their GYN ward. Symptomatic treatment was given and the bleeding decreased during admission. PV showed palpable mass at cervix, necrotic tissue sould be seen. Cervical biopsy was done and pending for pathology report. Her CA125 was 208.8.
    • Whole body CT showed heterogenous uterine lesion at dome (11.3x6.4x11.1cm), enlarged cervix, and lymphadenopathy in left inguinal, bilaterral iliac chains, paraaortic, aortocaval, retrocaval region. Right lung nodule, suspect metastasis was also found. Pelvic MRI was done on 2025/01/07, pending for report.
    • Due to personal reasons, she came to our hospital for further care. Under the impression of postmenopausal bleeding, r/o cervical cancer with nodal and lung metastasis, she was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This is a 67 y/o, G3P3, menopause (+) woman who has suffered from intermittent vaginal bleeding since 2024/12. She initially went to LinKou ChangGang Hospital, where CT, MRI and cervical biopsy were completed in 2025/01. She then visited our hospital due to personal issues.
    • Tumor markers: CA199: 10.3U/mL, CA153: 25.2U/mL, CEA: 1.93 ng/mL, AFP: <2.00 ng/mL, SCC: 208.8 ng/mL, CA125: 67.3U/mL.
    • Cystocopy showed no bladder tumor invasion.
    • Lung CT image showed findings compatible with cervical cancer with regional and paraaortic lymphadenopathy, lung metastases, mediastinal lymphadenopathy and bone metastases. Biopsy of the lung tumor was done, and the pathology report suggested atypical cells.
    • The pathology report of cervical biopsy revealed poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix, stage T3bN2M1 (AJCC 9th edition). The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1530, 2025-01-13.
    • The GYN tumor board discussion about the patient and chemotherapy and radiationtherapy is advised for this patient.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# BID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-10 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic to paraaortic, and 7020cGy/39 fractions of the cervical tumor bed.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her daughter. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 15:30, 2025-01-13.

[radiotherapy]

2025-01-16 ~ 2025-03-18 - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic to paraaortic area, 5040cGy/28 fractions of the cervical tumor, and 7020cGy/39 fractions of the cervicla tumor bed.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-22 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 190mg NS 250mL 2hr (Avastin 50%, Intaxel 80%, carboplatin 80% for old age and poor condition)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-28 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 210mg NS 250mL 2hr (Avastin 50%, Intaxel 80%, carboplatin 80% for old age and poor condition)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-14 - MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-07 - MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-27 - MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-21 - MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-14 - MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

2025-04-22

Problem 1. Metastatic Cervical Cancer (T3bN2M1)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the cervix with lung, bone, and nodal metastases (CT 2025-01-09, MRI 2025-01-06).
  • Treatment update: Started immunochemotherapy (pembrolizumab + bevacizumab + paclitaxel + carboplatin) on 2025-03-28 and 2025-04-22 with reduced doses (Avastin 50%, Intaxel 80%, carboplatin 80%) due to old age and poor performance.
  • Tumor markers: SCC normalized to 1.3 ng/mL on 2025-03-28 from previously elevated 208.8 ng/mL (2025-01-10).
• Assessment
  • Partial tumor control suggested by normalized SCC.
  • Shift to immune-oncology combination therapy aligns with NCCN 2025 guidelines for persistent/recurrent/metastatic cervical cancer.
  • Clinical stability supported by stable vital signs and improved inflammatory markers (CRP 0.1 mg/dL on 2025-04-21).
• Recommendation
  • Continue the current immunochemotherapy regimen if tolerable.
  • Plan re-staging imaging (CT chest/abdomen/pelvis) around 2025-05 to assess tumor response.
  • Monitor for immune-related adverse events (hepatitis, pneumonitis, colitis).

Problem 2. Hematological Abnormalities: Anemia and Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin: Persistently low (7.1 g/dL on 2025-04-21 vs. 7.5 g/dL on 2025-03-24).
  • Platelets: Decline noted (119 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-21 vs. 61 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-24), though transiently lower to 55 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-07.
  • RDW increasing to 18.8% (2025-04-21), suggesting anisocytosis.
  • Multiple LPRBC transfusions historically; no PLT transfusions yet.
• Assessment
  • Anemia and thrombocytopenia are multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, chronic disease/inflammation, possible bone marrow infiltration.
  • Recent slight platelet recovery without transfusion suggests transient suppression rather than irreversible marrow failure.
• Recommendation
  • Continue transfusion support as needed (Hb <7 g/dL or symptomatic).
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents cautiously if transfusion needs increase.
  • Repeat peripheral smear and reticulocyte count if worsening cytopenias.

Problem 3. Renal Dysfunction

• Objective
  • eGFR worsened to 25.67 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-21) from 32.52 (2025-03-24).
  • Creatinine increased from 1.67 mg/dL (2025-03-24) to 2.05 mg/dL (2025-04-21).
  • Stable BUN levels (32 mg/dL on 2025-04-21).
  • Receiving nephrotoxic chemotherapy (carboplatin, bevacizumab).
• Assessment
  • Worsening chronic kidney disease (stage 4).
  • Risk factors: chemotoxicity, prior radiation to paraaortic area, aging.
• Recommendation
  • Hydration protocol during chemotherapy infusions.
  • Dose adjustment for renally cleared medications, including carboplatin (currently 80% dose).
  • Close renal function monitoring before each cycle.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalance and QT Prolongation Risk

• Objective
  • Magnesium: 1.2 mg/dL (2025-04-21), low.
  • Calcium: 1.82 mmol/L (2025-04-21), low.
  • Potassium: 4.0 mmol/L (2025-04-21), stable.
  • ECG 2025-03-21 previously showed prolonged QT.
• Assessment
  • Persistently low Mg and Ca levels increase risk of QT prolongation and arrhythmias, especially during chemotherapy.
  • Active supplementation with magnesium sulfate continues.
• Recommendation
  • Continue magnesium sulfate IV supplementation.
  • Monitor ECG weekly during active chemotherapy cycles.
  • Correct calcium as needed if QTc remains prolonged after magnesium repletion.

Problem 5. Infection and Inflammation Surveillance

• Objective
  • CRP dropped significantly to 0.1 mg/dL (2025-04-21) from 3.5 mg/dL (2025-03-24).
  • No febrile episodes; vital signs stable (Tmax 36.3°C on 2025-04-22).
  • No signs of neutropenic fever despite myelosuppression.
• Assessment
  • Inflammatory control is achieved.
  • No active infections suspected based on labs and clinical presentation.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain infection surveillance.
  • Neutropenia prophylaxis with Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) administered on 2025-04-23, appropriately according to guidelines.
  • Reinforce infection control practices.

Problem 6. Cardiovascular Monitoring (not posted)

• Objective
  • Blood pressure ranged from 157/79 mmHg to 138/72 mmHg (2025-04-21 to 2025-04-22), generally acceptable.
  • Heart rate between 88-96 bpm.
  • No new ECGs since 2025-03-21 (prolonged QT noted previously).
• Assessment
  • Cardiovascular parameters stable.
  • Bevacizumab carries risk of hypertension and thromboembolism.
• Recommendation
  • Continue antihypertensive therapy (Norvasc (amlodipine) 5mg QD).
  • BP monitoring during chemotherapy days and outpatient follow-up.
  • Plan for ECG monitoring every 1–2 months while on bevacizumab.

Problem 7. Endocrine and Nutritional Status

• Objective
  • Albumin recovered to 3.9 g/dL (2025-04-21) from 3.3 g/dL (2025-03-24).
  • Mild hypothyroidism suggested (Free T4 0.73 ng/dL, T3 0.71 ng/mL, TSH 1.198 uIU/mL on 2025-03-28).
  • Calcium persistently low.
• Assessment
  • Improved nutritional status.
  • Possible subclinical hypothyroidism or euthyroid sick syndrome.
  • Hypocalcemia may relate to low vitamin D (not yet measured) and chemotherapy effects.
• Recommendation
  • Continue BIO-CAL (calcium + vitamin D) supplementation.
  • Monitor thyroid function in 1–2 months if clinically indicated.
  • Check serum 25(OH)-vitamin D if calcium remains persistently low.

2025-03-24

This is a 67-year-old woman with poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix, stage T3bN2M1 (AJCC 9th edition) (MRI 2025-01-06, pathology 2025-01-07), presenting with lung, bone, and nodal metastases (CT 2025-01-09, MRI 2025-01-06). She has received concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) and is undergoing palliative chemotherapy with carboplatin ± bevacizumab. She has chronic HBV infection (Anti-HBc reactive, HBsAg non-reactive, 2025-02-07) and a history of liver cirrhosis. Her clinical course is complicated by chronic anemia, thrombocytopenia, progressive CKD, mild electrolyte disturbances (hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia), and systemic inflammation with intermittent elevation of CRP. ECG on 2025-03-21 revealed prolonged QT, necessitating close electrolyte and ECG monitoring. Despite metastatic disease, vital signs remain stable (as of 2025-03-24), and no recent infection signs were evident (PCT 0.16 ng/mL on 2025-03-24).

Problem 1. Metastatic Cervical Cancer (T3bN2M1)

• Objective
  • Imaging confirms cervical cancer with lung, lymph node (mediastinal, paraaortic, iliac), adrenal, and bone metastases (CT 2025-01-09, MRI 2025-01-06).
  • Pathology (2025-01-07) shows poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the cervix.
  • Treatment: CCRT (started 2025-01-13) with pelvic-to-paraaortic RT (up to 6480 cGy) and carboplatin-based chemotherapy (e.g., 2025-03-14).
  • Tumor markers: SCC 208.8 ng/mL, CA125 67.3 U/mL (2025-01-10).
• Assessment
  • Patient is receiving appropriate palliative chemoradiation with carboplatin ± bevacizumab and MgSO₄ supplementation.
  • Persistent disease burden with pleural effusion, nodal disease, and osseous metastases reflects poor prognosis.
  • Performance status is stable, allowing continuation of chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Continue palliative chemotherapy if tolerated.
  • Monitor for toxicity: renal, hematologic, and cardiac.
  • Consider integrating IO (immunotherapy) as previously proposed if PD-L1 or MSI-H/dMMR positive (data not yet available).
  • Repeat imaging (CT chest/abdomen/pelvis) may be considered for response evaluation in 2025-04.

Problem 2. Chronic Anemia

• Objective
  • Hb persistently low: 7.5 g/dL (2025-03-24), with nadirs down to 6.8 g/dL (2025-02-07); baseline Hb 10.7 g/dL (2025-01-13).
  • Multiple LPRBC transfusions: 2025-02-07, 2025-02-14, 2025-02-21, 2025-03-14, 2025-03-21.
  • RBC count low, with normocytic indices (MCV 81.3 fL on 2025-03-24).
  • Evidence of bone marrow suppression or chronic disease/inflammation.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial anemia: bone marrow suppression (chemotherapy), chronic disease, and prior massive bleeding.
  • Anemia is transfusion-dependent and remains refractory despite current treatments.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring Hb and transfuse LPRBC when Hb <7.0 g/dL or symptomatic.
  • Consider EPO-stimulating agents if transfusion frequency increases and if iron status supports it.
  • Evaluate iron panel (ferritin, transferrin saturation) and B12/folate if not done.

Problem 3. Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Platelet count decreasing trend: 61 x10³/uL (2025-03-24), down from 205 x10³/uL (2025-01-13).
  • Chemotherapy-related myelosuppression is suspected.
  • No active bleeding reported, and BP remains stable.
• Assessment
  • Platelet suppression is likely chemotherapy-induced.
  • Thresholds for transfusion or treatment modification may soon be met.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor PLT closely.
  • Avoid NSAIDs and IM injections.
  • Consider dose reduction or schedule adjustment of chemotherapy if PLT <50 x10³/uL.
  • Consider thrombopoietin mimetics if refractory and symptomatic.

Problem 4. Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

• Objective
  • eGFR decreasing trend: 32.52 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-24), from 37.39 (2025-01-13).
  • BUN/Cr elevated: 30/1.67 mg/dL on 2025-03-24.
  • Long-term exposure to carboplatin and radiotherapy to the paraaortic area may contribute.
• Assessment
  • Stage 3b CKD, likely multifactorial: nephrotoxic chemotherapy (carboplatin), volume shifts, comorbid cirrhosis.
  • Risk of further renal impairment with ongoing chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Ensure adequate hydration during chemotherapy.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents (e.g., NSAIDs, contrast agents).
  • Monitor creatinine and electrolytes before each chemo cycle.
  • Dose adjustment of carboplatin per Calvert formula based on GFR.

Problem 5. Electrolyte Imbalance and QT Prolongation

• Objective
  • ECG (2025-03-21) shows prolonged QT.
  • Hypocalcemia: 2.09 mmol/L (2025-03-24); hypomagnesemia: 1.6 mg/dL (same day).
  • QT-prolonging agents (e.g., palonosetron 5%).
  • MgSO₄ supplementation ongoing (until 2025-03-25).
• Assessment
  • Electrolyte disturbances contributing to QT prolongation.
  • Risk of Torsades de Pointes if severe QT prolongation persists.
• Recommendation
  • Continue MgSO₄ replacement (IV or PO) and monitor serum Mg daily.
  • Consider calcium gluconate IV if symptomatic or if QT interval worsens.
  • Recheck ECG after correction of electrolytes.
  • Avoid other QT-prolonging medications.

Problem 6. Chronic HBV Infection with Cirrhosis

• Objective
  • Anti-HBc reactive, HBsAg negative (2025-02-07), suggesting past infection.
  • History of liver cirrhosis (per 2025-01-07 OB-GYN admission).
  • Currently on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) PO QD.
  • LFTs stable: ALT/AST 5/11 U/L (2025-03-24), normal bilirubin.
• Assessment
  • No evidence of reactivation at present.
  • Vemlidy is effective for prophylaxis against HBV reactivation during chemotherapy.
  • Liver enzymes remain within normal limits.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).
  • Monitor LFTs and HBV DNA every 1–3 months.
  • Avoid hepatotoxic agents.

Problem 7. Inflammatory Activity and Infection Surveillance

• Objective
  • CRP intermittently elevated: 3.5 mg/dL (2025-03-24), previously 23.6 (2025-02-11).
  • PCT 0.16 ng/mL (2025-03-24), suggesting no ongoing bacterial infection.
  • Stable temperature and vitals (Tmax 36.6°C, BP 131/74 mmHg on 2025-03-24).
• Assessment
  • No evidence of acute infection.
  • Elevated CRP may reflect chronic inflammation or cancer-related inflammation.
  • Procalcitonin trend supports absence of sepsis.
• Recommendation
  • Continue routine monitoring of CRP, PCT, and vitals.
  • No antibiotics needed unless new infectious signs/symptoms emerge.
  • Maintain hand hygiene and infection prevention measures due to immunosuppressed state.

700356258

250422

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-17 ~ 2025-03-20 POMR Integrative Medicine Cheng HengXiang (not completed)
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left renal pelvis high-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma, pT3N0cM1, Stage IV, with multiple metastatic lung tumors, multiple lymph nodes and multiple bone metastases, status post radiotherapy on 114/0307-0320
    • Metastatic left level V lymph nodes, urothelial origin status post left regional lymph node dissection on 2024-6-21.
    • Contusion of front wall of right side thorax with right 7th rib fracture
    • Asymptomatic urinary tract infection (urine culture: mixed growth)
    • Contusion of lower back and pelvis, initial encounter
    • Contusion of right shoulder
    • Old pathological fracture of right proximal humeral bone
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Nodular prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
  • CC
    • He slipped 6 days ago because there was soup on the floor, with progress of left hip painful.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 71-year-old male patient had histories of HTN, COPD, hyperlipidemia, left renal pelvis high-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma, pT3N0cM1, Stage IV, with multiple metastatic lung tumors and multiple lymph node metastasis, status post laparoscopic left nephroureterectomy with bladder cuff excision on 2019/11/14; and C/T. He had fell down four months ago with fractured his right proximal humerus and left 5th rib under regular follow up at ORT OPD. This time, the patient came to our ER due to severe left hip painful sensation developed after he slipped down 6 days ago because there was soup on the floor, and hit his right chest, abdomen and left waist.
    • At ER where vital signs were BP 131/73; HR 99; BT 36.1; RR 17;
    • Con’s E4V5M6; SatO2 91%, labortory showed WBC 7310, Hb 8.3, Cr 1.34, CRP 2.7 -> 2.2, PCT 0.63. COVID/Flu rapid test showed negative, D-dimer 2053. CXR showed irregular opacities in the bilateral lung fields. Chest to Abd CT: multiple lung nodules, R/O free air, pelvic cavity? Consulted GS who suggests consultation with Urologist for CT revealed suspect bladder tumor invasion organ with lower pelvis region some free air, and multiple metastasis with bladder tumor recurrent history. Urologist was consulted he suggested: 1. May check U/A, urine culture, and survey other cause. Urinalysis showed no pyuria.
    • Under the impression of pneumonia over right lung, he was admitted to ward for treatment and management on 2025/02/17.

[radiotherapy]

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-05-29 - enfortumab vedotin 30mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-05-22 - enfortumab vedotin 30mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-05-02 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr

  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL

• 2024-04-22 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min

  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-20 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr

  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL

• 2024-03-06 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr

  • betamethasone 4mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 750mL

• 2024-02-21 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1000mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr

  • betamethasone 4mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 750mL

• 2024-01-24 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1000mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 70mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 3hr

  • betamethasone 4mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 750mL

• 2024-01-11 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 70mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 3hr + furosemide 20mg

  • betamethasone 4mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 750mL

• 2022-07-27 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2022-07-13 - mitomycin-C 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2022-07-06 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2022-06-08 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2022-06-01 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2022-05-25 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2022-05-18 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2022-05-06 - mitomycin-C 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2021-09-15 - mitomycin-C 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2021-09-08 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2021-09-01 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2021-08-25 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-08-18 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-08-11 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-08-06 - mitomycin-C 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2021-04-07 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-03-31 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-03-24 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-03-17 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-03-10 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-03-03 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-02-24 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2021-02-05 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2020-10-31 - cisplatin 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr

• 2020-10-07 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2020-09-30 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2020-09-23 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2020-09-16 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2020-09-09 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2020-09-02 - BCG 2*10^8CFU/vial 1vial NS 50mL BI 1hr

• 2020-07-22 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2020-07-03 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 70mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 3hr + furosemide 20mg

  • betamethasone 4mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 750mL

• 2020-05-06 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2020-04-29 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 70mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 3hr + furosemide 20mg

  • betamethasone 4mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 750mL

• 2020-03-25 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2020-03-04 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2020-02-21 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 70mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 3hr + furosemide 20mg

  • betamethasone 4mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 750mL

• 2020-02-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2020-01-22 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2020-01-08 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min

701258799

250421

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-18 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 29 dB HL; LE 19 dB HL.
  • RE normal to mild CHL.
  • LE normal to mild SNHL but 4k Hz AB gap.
• 2025-03-01 MRI - brain
  • Imp: No evidence of brain nodule or metastasis based on this non-contrast enhancing study. A arachnoid cyst in right retro-cerebellar region, up to 62 mm.
• 2025-02-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the upper and lower C-spines, lower T- and some L-spines and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull, sternum and bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2025-02-26 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, ascending colon, cold snare polypectomy (A) — Hyperplastic polyp
  • Colorectum, hepatic flexure, cold snare polypectomy (B) — Hyperplastic polyp
• 2025-02-26 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings
    • Hyperemic mucosa with nodularity and ulcer formation was noted from EC junction to 40cm below the incisors (40-44cm). Using magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI), the IPCL pattern according to JES was B3 with large avascular areas (AVA).
    • Hyperemic patches with atrophic mucosa were noted at whole stomach.
    • Multiple 3-4mm sessile polyps were noted at fundus.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-DP 25, mucosal thickening and tumor invasion beyond muscular layer was noted. Five enlarged lymph nodes up to 9.1mm were noted at paraesophageal region.
  • Management
    • Chromoendosopy with Lugol solution spray showed no obvious lugol voiding areas proximal to the main lesion.
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, lower esophagus to EC junction, EUS staging T3N2
    • Atrophic gastritis
    • Gastric polyps, fundus
• 2025-02-24 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the pyloric portion of stomach, highly suspected the primary gastric cancer, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in a lymph node in the right nasopharyngeal region, the nature is to be determined (reactive node or other nature ?), suggesting close follow-up.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake at the right hip, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Highly suspected malignancy in the pyloric portion of stomach, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-02-22 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Borderline wall thickening at esophagus is found. Suspected one lymph node at subcarina region.
    • Mild to moderate centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
  • Imp:
    • compatible with esophageal cancer with single lymph node at subcarina region.
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:Tx(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2025-02-21 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Moderate voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-02-12 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, lower, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2025-02-12 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings:
    • Esophagus:
      • Hyperemic mucosa with nodularity and ulcer formation was noted from EC junction to 40cm below the incisors (40-44cm). Chromoendoscopy was performed with acetic acid and showed LOAW sign over the lesion, s/p biopsy*6. Luminal stricture was noted but the scope could pass through without resistance.
    • Stomach:
      • Hyperemic patches with atrophic mucosa were noted at whole stomach
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis, LA D
    • Suspected Barrett’s esophagus with malignant transformation, causing mild luminal stricture, s/p biopsy
    • Atrophic gastritis, whole stomach
• 2025-02-10 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Smooth N-P mucosa
  • Bil. VF movement well
  • No saliva pooling in larynx nor piriform sinus
  • Complete white out during swallowing
• 2023-05-05 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with QRS widening
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-11-10 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Mild Degenerative joint disease of cervical spine with marginal osteophytes.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-17 MultiTeam - Cancer Case Manager
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-17
    
  • Key Focus: Esophageal Cancer
    
  • Conclusions and Recommendations:
    • Case enrolled on 2024-02-27.
      
    • 2025-03-03: Referral to a psychologist due to the patient’s refusal of treatment.
      
    • 2025-03-06: Patient agreed to receive treatment but requested an installment payment plan for medical expenses. A nurse practitioner has been asked to coordinate with social services for assistance.
      
    • The patient, newly diagnosed with esophageal cancer, was admitted to the ward and provided with disease education on esophageal cancer, including information on port care, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Educational brochures and booklets were given.
      
    • Currently on an oral full diet, with no body weight loss.
      
    • For self-pay costs, the patient needs to consult his children.
      
  • Patient Education and Recommendations:
    • Infection Prevention:
      • Avoid consuming raw food, raw vegetable salads, and sashimi.
        
      • Peel fruits before eating.
        
      • Avoid crowded places, practice hand hygiene, wear a mask, and maintain good personal hygiene.
        
      • If fever occurs, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
        
    • Fall Prevention and Rest:
      • Ensure adequate rest.
        
      • Maintain a balanced diet and consume high-protein foods.
        
    • Management of Chemotherapy and Radiation Side Effects:
      • If oral mucositis or diarrhea occurs, inform the physician.
        
      • Nutritional supplements can be obtained from the Hope Station.
        
    • Radiation Dermatitis Prevention and Care
      
    • Cancer Resource Center Consultation:
      • The patient was informed about available resources at the Cancer Resource Center.
        
      • If any concerns arise after discharge, the case manager can be contacted.
        
      • Provided the case manager’s contact information and LINE details.
        
  • Response by: Su SiHan
    
  • Response Date: 2025-03-17 13:51
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-03-17 16:14 - Dr. Xia HeXiong: Acknowledged, will proceed as recommended.
• 2025-03-17 MultiTeam - Nutrition Consultation
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-17
    
  • Reason for Consultation: First hospitalization for cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy
    
  • Response:
    • Nutritional Diagnosis:
      • 16. Inadequate protein-calorie intake
            
      • 5. Increased nutrient requirements due to physiological conditions such as metabolic disorders and malabsorption
           
      • 5. Decreased ability to consume adequate protein and calories
           
      • 19. Estimated calorie intake below the estimated or measured resting metabolic rate (RMR) or recommended intake
            
    • Intervention:
      • Total energy requirement goal: 2000 kcal/day
        
      • Protein requirement: 100 g/day
        
      • If digestion is well tolerated, gradually increase calorie and protein intake to reach the target step by step
        
    • Intervention Goals:
      • Caloric intake: 2000 kcal/day
        
      • Protein intake: 100 g/day
        
    • Monitoring and Evaluation:
      • Digestive and absorption status
        
      • Bowel movements
        
      • Protein intake
        
      • Caloric intake
        
      • Body weight
        
      • Biochemical markers (Alb and other labs)
        
  • Response by: Wu HongXuan
    
  • Response Date: 2025-03-17 15:19
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-03-17 16:14 – Dr. Xia HeXiong: Acknowledged, will proceed as recommended.
• 2025-03-14 MultiTeam - Nutrition Consultation
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-14
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Tube feeding diet
    
  • Response:
    • Nutritional Diagnosis:
      • 16. Inadequate caloric intake
            
      • 5. Decreased ability to consume adequate calories
           
      • 19. Case history related to diagnosis or treatment, such as jejunal tube feeding
            
    • Intervention:
      • Patient details: Male, 62 years old, 169 cm, 66.9 kg
        
      • Caloric requirement: 1800 kcal/day
        
      • Protein requirement: 1.3-1.5 g/kg body weight
        
      • Current intake: 1280 kcal/day, 64g protein
        
    • Recommendations:
      • Gradually increase caloric intake to target 1800 kcal/day and 64g protein/day
        
      • If digestion is well tolerated, consider transitioning to a standard high-protein formula (NG High Protein 1800 kcal)
        
      • Nitrogen 67W2*6
        
      • Total calories: 1848 kcal/day
        
      • Protein: 83 g/day
        
    • Follow-up: Monitor digestion, albumin levels, and body weight
      
    • Intervention Goals:
      • Caloric intake: 1800 kcal/day
        
      • Protein intake: 85g/day
        
    • Monitoring and Evaluation:
      • Digestive function
        
      • Albumin levels
        
      • Body weight
        
  • Response by: Yang ZhuoHua
    
  • Response Date: 2025-03-14 17:26
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-03-17 09:20 – Dr. Xia HeXiong: Acknowledged, will proceed as recommended.
• 2025-03-14 MultiTeam - Smoking Cessation
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-09
    
  • Response:
    • Provided educational brochures and counseling on smoking cessation.
      
    • Explained methods for quitting smoking and reinforced the patient’s motivation to quit.
      
  • Conclusions and Recommendations:
    • The patient reported being smoke-free for one month and chose willpower-based cessation.
      
    • Provided the smoking cessation hotline and encouraged continued efforts to quit smoking.
      
  • Response by: Lu Xiu
    
  • Response Date: 2025-03-13 17:47
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-03-14 07:52 - Dr. Xie MinXiao: Acknowledged.
• 2025-02-21 ~ 2025-03-03 POMR Gastroenterology Chen ZhiXiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, cT3N1M0
    • Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
  • CC
    • Dysphagia for a month (since chinese new year)    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 62 y/o male patient with the past history of Hypertension for 4~5 years, under control by Diovan QD.
    • According to the patient’s statement, The patient has a history of consuming half a bottle of sorghum liquor daily, smoking one pack of cigarettes per day, and using betel nut regularly for the past 35 years. Recently, he has been experiencing dysphagia since Chinese New Year (about one month ago). He also reports that the dysphagia is accompanied by difficulty breathing. As a result, he came to our hospital on 2025/02/10 and visited the ENT and GI outpatient departments. On the same day, a nasopharyngoscopy was performed, which showed smooth nasopharyngeal mucosa and bilateral vocal fold movement without any saliva pooling in the larynx or piriform sinus. There was a complete white-out during swallowing.
    • On 2025/02/12, a gastroscopy was performed, revealing hyperemic mucosa with nodularity and ulceration from the esophagogastric junction to 40 cm below the incisors (40-44 cm). Chromoendoscopy using acetic acid was performed and showed the LOAW sign over the lesion. A luminal stricture was noted, though the scope passed through without resistance.
    • A biopsy was taken, and on 2025/02/13, the biopsy result confirmed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. The patient was subsequently admitted to our GI ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission , we kept monitoring vitals sign and managing clinical symptoms. Patient still preseted with dysphagia of solid food with fullness sensation. We already finished EGD with biopsy on 2025/02/12, the result showed squamous cell carcinoma.
    • Thus, chest CT was done on 2025/02/22 and result reveald TxN1M0 esophageal cancer.
    • PET, miniprobe EUS, colonscopy was done on 2025/02/24 and 2025/02/26 respectively, the result showed no obvios metastasis was noted.
    • We conslut the chest surgern and Port-A implataion was suggensetd. However, on 2025/03/03 morning, patient decide to AAD and refused any further intervention due to economical concern.
• 2023-05-04 SOAP Urology Cai YaoZhou
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right inguinal hernia status post laparoscopic total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy on 2023/05/05
  • CC
    • Right inguinal mass for three months
  • Present illness history
    • This 61-year-old male patient has hypertension. He suffered from right inguinal mass for three months. The mass enlarged during straining and decreased in size when lying down. He denied having constipation, chronic cough or straining to void. He had weight lifting habit due to his occupation as a cemen worker.
    • At OPD, physical examination revealed a reducible right inguinal hernia. Therefore, the patient was admitted for surgical treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we finished preoperative survey and the patient had no contraindication to surgery. The patient received laparoscopic total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy on 2023/05/05 and tolerated the procedure well. Postoperative pain control and wound status were both optimal. After removal of Foley catheter, the patient could urinate successfully.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/05/07 and will follow up at our OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-28 Hemamto-Oncology
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of ESCC, cT3N2M0, Stage III, is noted. I am consulted for the further management.
    • My suggestions would be:
      • Discuss with patient and family regarding treatment plan (done on 2025-02-28)
      • Tx Plan: CCRT with PF4 * 2 or weekly paclitaxel plus carboplatin (or cisplatin) -> VATS -> adjuvnat therapy with ICI or C/T.
      • Please consult ENT Chief Huang, for the high risk of concurrent head and neck cancer (due to consumption of alcohol, smoking and betel nut).
      • If being discharged, please arrange my clinics
• 2025-02-27 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • 2025/02/13, the biopsy result confirmed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.
    • Tumor marker (SCC) showed 1.3 (normal range).
    • CT showed compatible with esophageal cancer with single lymph node at subcarina region.
    • EUS showed Esophageal cancer, lower esophagus to EC junction, EUS staging cT3N2.
    • Under the impression of MDSCC of esophagus, L/3, cT3N2M0, neoadjuvant CCRT followed by surgical resection is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2025/03/05. Plan to deliver 45 Gy /25 fx to the M+L esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT will start around 2025/03/10.
• 2025-02-27 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • For surgery for esophageal tumor
  • A
    • I have explained the following treatment plan to his family and himself. Please consult radio-oncologist and oncologist Dr. Xia for neoadjuvant CCRT. I will arrange port-A on 2025/03/03. Thanks for your consultation!!

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-21 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5-FU) + furosemide 20mg NS 50mL + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2025-03-17 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5-FU) + furosemide 20mg NS 50mL + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1750mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2025-04-21

[Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5mg) tube feeding]

Due to the enteric coating of Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5mg) tablets, splitting or crushing them is not recommended. As an alternative, Bisadyl (bisacodyl 10mg) suppositories, which contain the same active ingredient, can be utilized. Currently, the patient is taking Through (sennoside 12mg) twice daily at bedtime and Bisadyl (bisacodyl 10mg) suppositories 2 units rectally as needed once daily.

[Problem List]

Problem 1. Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Post-CCRT, ongoing monitoring)

• Objective
  • Imaging and Pathology
    • Diagnosis of moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (Pathology 2025-02-12), staging cT3N2M0 (CT 2025-02-22, EUS 2025-02-26).
    • Completed planned radiotherapy 45 Gy/25 fx for esophageal cancer by 2025-04-18.
  • Tumor markers
    • SCC antigen stable at 1.3 ng/mL (2025-04-16).
    • CEA stable at 1.59 ng/mL (2025-04-16).
  • Clinical status
    • No reports of severe dysphagia, hemoptysis, or new symptoms indicating progression.
• Assessment
  • Tumor marker stabilization suggests no obvious progression immediately after CCRT.
  • Completion of full-dose RT suggests favorable treatment adherence.
  • Post-therapy imaging is pending; occult gastric malignancy (suspected on PET 2025-02-24) still needs clarification.
  • No major signs of clinical progression, but vigilant surveillance is necessary in the first 3-6 months post-therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Arrange post-CCRT evaluation with imaging (CT chest/abdomen or PET) around 4-6 weeks after completion (around 2025-05-15 to 2025-05-31).
  • Schedule endoscopic reassessment (EGD ± biopsy) to evaluate local tumor response.
  • Assess for signs of residual or recurrent gastric lesion per prior PET findings.

Problem 2. Hematological Status (Post-CCRT myelosuppression and recovery) (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Blood counts trend
    • WBC decreased to 3.38 ×10³/uL (2025-04-16) from 4.75 ×10³/uL (2025-03-17).
    • Neutrophil predominance at 79.2% (2025-04-16).
    • HGB maintained at 13.3 g/dL (2025-04-16).
    • PLT stable at 189 ×10³/uL (2025-04-16).
  • CRP low (0.7 mg/dL on 2025-04-03) suggesting no active systemic inflammation.
• Assessment
  • Mild leukopenia likely represents nadir from chemotherapy and radiotherapy, generally within expected range.
  • No clinically significant anemia or thrombocytopenia.
  • No evidence of active infection despite mild leukopenia.
  • Hematologic recovery appears underway; platelet and hemoglobin levels are reassuring.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC weekly until WBC normalizes (>4.0 ×10³/uL).
  • Reinforce infection prevention education (hand hygiene, avoid crowds).
  • If fever >38°C occurs, initiate prompt infection workup and empiric antibiotics.

Problem 3. Renal and Hepatic Function (Monitoring cisplatin-related toxicity)

• Objective
  • Renal function
    • BUN 15 mg/dL, Creatinine 0.84 mg/dL, eGFR 98.41 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-16), stable since last review.
  • Hepatic function
    • ALT 12 U/L, AST 15 U/L, Bilirubin total 0.52 mg/dL (2025-04-16), no deterioration.
    • Albumin normal at 4.1 g/dL (2025-04-16).
• Assessment
  • No evidence of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity.
  • Liver function stable, no signs of hepatic injury or biliary obstruction.
  • Good hydration during treatment likely contributed to renal preservation.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring renal and liver function monthly for at least 3 more months.
  • Maintain adequate oral hydration.
  • No immediate adjustment to medications based on current renal/hepatic status.

Problem 4. Electrolyte and Metabolic Status (Post-treatment stability)

• Objective
  • Electrolytes
    • Na 138 mmol/L, K 4.2 mmol/L, Mg 2.0 mg/dL (2025-04-16), all within normal ranges.
  • Glucose
    • Serum glucose 166 mg/dL on 2025-04-03, elevated but not critical.
• Assessment
  • Electrolytes well-maintained, no apparent cisplatin-related electrolyte wasting.
  • Single mild hyperglycemia may be stress-related or steroid-associated during chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Recheck fasting blood sugar at next visit to assess glycemic control.
  • Continue electrolyte monitoring, especially Mg, given cisplatin exposure.

Problem 5. Nutritional Status and Gastrointestinal Support (During recovery phase)

• Objective
  • Weight status and intake
    • No documented weight loss or severe dysphagia.
  • Current medication for GI motility and constipation:
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) HS and Bisadyl (bisacodyl 10mg) suppositories PRN (active medications 2025-04-18).
    • Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5mg) tablet PO nightly added (2025-04-18).
  • No new feeding tube placed.
• Assessment
  • Preventive laxative regimen ongoing, necessary post-CCRT to counteract opioid- or inactivity-related constipation.
  • Nutritional intake appears maintained orally without major interventions.
  • Risk of mucositis, dysphagia-induced malnutrition decreasing as RT completed.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current bowel regimen with Through and Bisadyl.
  • If oral intake declines or weight loss >5%, consider early dietitian reconsultation.
  • Educate patient to report new dysphagia, odynophagia, or significant appetite loss early.

Problem 6. Auditory Status (Baseline hearing assessment)

• Objective
  • Pure tone audiometry (2025-03-18)
    • Right ear (RE) average 29 dB HL: normal to mild conductive hearing loss.
    • Left ear (LE) average 19 dB HL: normal to mild sensorineural hearing loss with 4kHz air-bone gap.
  • Reliability of test: FAIR.
• Assessment
  • Mild baseline hearing loss documented, no major functional impairment currently.
  • No evidence of cisplatin-related ototoxicity based on available data.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for new symptoms of tinnitus or hearing difficulty post-chemotherapy.
  • Reassess audiometry if symptomatic deterioration occurs.

Problem 7. Severe Anorexia and Weight Loss (Loss of appetite - Grade 3) (posted)

• Objective
  • Body weight trend
    • 2025-04-17: 66.8 kg → 2025-04-18: 60.7 kg (loss of 6.1 kg in 1 day; about 9.1% of body weight? or misinput?).
  • Current treatment
    • Undergoing second cycle of CCRT with cisplatin 75 mg/m² and 5-FU 1000 mg/m² (initiated 2025-04-21).
  • Current supportive measures
    • Receiving Megest (megestrol acetate 40mg/mL, 120mL) PO daily since 2025-04-18 for appetite stimulation.
    • Receiving hydration with Saline 0.9% 500mL QD and Taita No.5 Electrolyte Solution 500mL Q12H since 2025-04-18.
    • Anti-emetics: dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, palonosetron, aprepitant covering D1-3 of chemotherapy.
• Assessment
  • The patient has experienced rapid, severe weight loss, fitting CTCAE Grade 3 anorexia criteria.
  • Likely multifactorial causes:
    • Post-CCRT mucosal inflammation (esophagitis, mucositis).
    • Chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, or dysgeusia despite prophylaxis.
    • Possible gastrointestinal dysfunction or depression-related anorexia.
  • Although hydration support is ongoing, nutritional support is currently insufficient to prevent malnutrition without more aggressive intervention.
  • Risk of exacerbating treatment intolerance, infection, sarcopenia, and treatment delay if malnutrition persists.
• Recommendation
  • Initiate nutritional support immediately:
    • Start enteral feeding via nasogastric (NG) tube if oral intake remains <50% of estimated needs within 24-48 hours.
    • Suggested starting formula: High-protein, high-calorie formula (e.g., 1.5–2.0 kcal/mL) targeting at least 1500–1800 kcal/day initially.
    • Monitor tolerance (diarrhea, bloating, aspiration risk).
  • Continue Megest (megestrol acetate) for appetite stimulation.
  • Evaluate for potential parenteral nutrition (PN) if enteral route is contraindicated or intolerant after trial.
  • Intensify antiemetic support beyond standard regimen:
    • Consider adding olanzapine or modifying regimen to optimize nausea control if appetite does not improve.
  • Reconsult nutritionist team urgently for individualized plan.
  • Reassess body weight, oral intake, gastrointestinal symptoms daily.
  • Plan for temporary chemotherapy delay or dose adjustment if severe malnutrition persists and clinical status worsens.

2025-03-17

The patient is a 62-year-old male with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), cT3N2M0, Stage III (Pathology 2025-02-12; EGD 2025-02-12; CT 2025-02-22; EUS 2025-02-26), currently arranged concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with cisplatin and fluorouracil (2025-03-17). No distant metastasis was identified in PET (2025-02-24). The tumor is locally advanced, involving lymph nodes (subcarinal, paraesophageal region) but remains resectable possibility.

Additional relevant conditions include:
- Atrophic gastritis with gastric polyps (EUS 2025-02-26)
- Mild to moderate emphysematous changes in both lungs (CT 2025-02-22)
- Arachnoid cyst (62mm) in the right retro-cerebellar region (MRI 2025-03-01)
- Hyperplastic colorectal polyps (Pathology 2025-02-26)
- Degenerative joint disease with increased bone scan uptake in multiple sites (Bone scan 2025-02-27)
- Mild anemia (HGB 13.4 g/dL) and stable renal function (eGFR 127.75 mL/min/1.73m²) (Labs 2025-03-17)
- Good nutritional status but with increased caloric and protein requirements (Nutrition 2025-03-17)

Problem 1. Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cT3N2M0, Stage III, arranged CCRT)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the lower esophagus (Pathology 2025-02-12).
    
  • Tumor extent:
    • EGD (2025-02-12): Hyperemic mucosa with nodularity and ulceration from the esophagogastric junction to 40cm below the incisors (40-44cm), mild luminal stricture.
      
    • EUS (2025-02-26): Tumor invasion beyond the muscular layer, five paraesophageal lymph nodes up to 9.1mm.
      
    • CT (2025-02-22): Borderline esophageal wall thickening with one subcarinal lymph node.
      
    • PET (2025-02-24): No distant metastasis, but increased FDG uptake in pyloric region suggests possible gastric malignancy.
      
  • Treatment Plan:
    • CCRT with cisplatin 75 mg/m² + 5-FU 1000 mg/m² (D1-4) started 2025-03-17.
      
    • Radiotherapy planned: 45 Gy/25 fx, boost to 50.4 Gy/28 fx (Radiation Oncology 2025-02-27).
• Assessment
  • Treatment alignment: Current CCRT is guideline-aligned (NCCN) for locally advanced ESCC.
    
  • Treatment tolerance:
    • No significant hematologic toxicities yet (Labs 2025-03-17).
      
    • No evidence of significant weight loss (Cancer Case Manager 2025-03-17).
      
  • Potential risk factors:
    • Esophageal stenosis risk due to luminal stricture (EGD 2025-02-12).
      
    • Possible concurrent gastric malignancy (PET 2025-02-24).
• Recommendation
  • Continue CCRT as scheduled, ensuring hydration and electrolyte monitoring.
    
  • Monitor for dysphagia progression, consider early esophageal dilation if clinically indicated.
    
  • Confirm or rule out gastric malignancy via stomach biopsy or endoscopic evaluation.

Problem 2. Nutritional Status (Increased Caloric and Protein Requirement During CCRT)

• Objective
  • Baseline weight: 66.9 kg, height: 169 cm (Nutrition 2025-03-14).
    
  • Current intake: 2000 kcal/day, protein 100 g/day target (Nutrition 2025-03-17).
    
  • No significant weight loss or malnutrition signs yet (Cancer Case Manager 2025-03-17).
• Assessment
  • Nutritional intake is suboptimal for CCRT demands but currently sufficient.
    
  • Risk of cachexia due to CCRT side effects (dysphagia, mucositis, nausea).
• Recommendation
  • Increase oral intake monitoring, adjust dietary plan if weight loss exceeds 5%.
    
  • Consider early enteral feeding (NG tube) if oral intake declines (currently in use already).

Problem 3. Hematologic and Organ Function Monitoring (During Chemoradiation Therapy)

• Objective
  • Renal function (Creatinine 0.67 mg/dL, eGFR 127.75 mL/min/1.73m²) stable (Labs 2025-03-17).
    
  • Hematologic status:
    • HGB 13.4 g/dL, PLT 208×10³/uL, WBC 4.75×10³/uL (Labs 2025-03-17).
      
  • Liver function: AST 11 U/L, ALT 11 U/L, total bilirubin 0.47 mg/dL (Labs 2025-03-17).
• Assessment
  • Current labs indicate stable renal, hepatic, and hematologic function.
    
  • Expected myelosuppression from CCRT (cisplatin + 5-FU) may lead to neutropenia or anemia within 2-3 weeks.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC, renal, and liver function weekly.
    
  • Ensure hydration (IV saline if needed) to prevent cisplatin nephrotoxicity.
    
  • Consider G-CSF if WBC drops <1.5×10³/uL or ANC <500/uL.

Problem 4. Pulmonary Function (Mild Emphysematous Change, Smoking History)

• Objective
  • CT (2025-02-22): Mild to moderate centrilobular emphysematous changes in both lungs.
    
  • History of heavy smoking (one pack per day for 35 years), betel nut chewing, alcohol use.
    
  • Smoking cessation education provided, patient has been smoke-free for one month (Smoking Cessation 2025-03-14).
• Assessment
  • Pulmonary reserve may be compromised, increasing perioperative and CCRT-related complications.
    
  • Smoking cessation has been self-managed, reducing risk of further pulmonary deterioration.
• Recommendation
  • Encourage continued smoking cessation.
    
  • Monitor for radiation pneumonitis (cough, dyspnea) as RT progresses.
    
  • Consider baseline pulmonary function test (PFT) to assess reserve if surgical intervention is later planned.

Problem 5. Skeletal and Neurologic Considerations (Bone Scan Uptake, Arachnoid Cyst) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Bone scan (2025-02-27): Increased activity in multiple sites (C, T, L spine, SI joints, ribs, skull), likely degenerative.
    
  • Brain MRI (2025-03-01): No brain metastasis, but 62mm arachnoid cyst in the right retro-cerebellar region.
• Assessment
  • No metastatic bone lesions were identified, suggesting degenerative changes.
    
  • The arachnoid cyst is large but asymptomatic.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for skeletal pain, fractures, or functional impairment.
    
  • Neurology consult if new symptoms (headache, dizziness, balance issues) develop.

Overall Plan

• Ensure CCRT completion, monitor organ function, nutritional status, and treatment-related side effects.
  
• Evaluate potential gastric malignancy, continue supportive care (hydration, pain management, and infection prevention).
  
• Monitor for hematologic and pulmonary complications, ensuring optimal treatment adherence and quality of life maintenance.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-27 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Finding Summary
    • LAD : 86% stenosis, Type: C, TIMI: (1)
    • RCA : 90-99% stenosis, Type: B, TIMI: (3)
    • LCX : 50-70% stenosis, Type: B, TIMI: (3)
    • Syntax Score = 18
    • In conclusion : CAD with TVD
    • Recommendation : PCI for LAD and RCA
    • Left Main :
      • Patent
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • Diffusely diseased with a functional total occlusion in the middel segment
    • Left Circumflex :
      • Atherosclerosis
    • Right Coronary :
      • 90-99% stenosis in the very proximal segment
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD, Pre-DS = 86.5%
      • MLD/RVD=0.36/2.73 mm → 0.58/2.22 mm, Post Balloon DS = 73.8%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.5.
      • Guiding catheter2: Medtronic Telescope extension catheter.
      • Guiding catheter3: Boston OptiCross HD.
      • Guide Wire: Asahi Fielder FC wire.
      • Guide Wire2: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 2.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6-16 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Terumo Ryurei. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6-10 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Boston NC Emerge. 3.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 4-20 atmospheres.
      • Balloon4: Boston NC Emerge. 4.0 X 8 mm. Pressure: 12-20 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Biotronik Orsiro Mission drug-eluting stent. 2.75 X 40 mm. Pressure: 10-14 atmospheres.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=2.41/2.69 mm Stent DS = 10.5% residual stenosis.
      • IVUS showed diffuse plaque from distal LAD extending into LM, with mild calcification. The stent could not pass the lesion initially, therefore a 2.5mm SC balloon was used to dilate the lesion, and the stent was delivered in situ by the help of a extension catheter. Post IVUS showed no edge dissection or malapposition, except in the LM. The stent was dilated by a 4.0mm NC balloon at high pressure to appose the vessel well.
    • In conclusion : CAD with TVD s/p POBAS (2.75*40mm DES) for LM to distal LAD successfully
    • Recommendation : guideline directed medical therapy; staged PCI for RCA later
• 2025-03-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (109 - 45.8) / 109 = 57.98%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 58
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild MR, AR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2025-03-06 Lung function test
  • mild obsturctive ventilatory impairment with partial bronchodilator reposne
  • compatible with COPD
  • normal TLV, RV, mild icnreased RV/TLC
  • decreased Diffusion capacity
  • increase airway resisitance

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-31 SOAP Cardiology Liu GuanLiang
  • S
    • Stable after discharge
  • A/P
    • Lifestyle modification
    • Return to OPD if effort angina developed
  • Prescription
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Diovan FC (valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin 10mg, metformin 1000mg) 1# QDCC 28D
• 2025-03-27 ~ 2025-03-29 POMR Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Coronary artery disease, triple vessels, status post balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent for left main to left anterior descending artery on 20250326
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Chest pain with shortness of breath on 2025/03/26 morning.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 64 years old male with underlying disease of:
      • diabetes mellitus
      • hypertension under treatment at NTU hospital in recent years.
    • This time he visited emergency room due to chest pain with dyspnea on 2025/03/26 morning.
    • According to previous medcial record and patient’S description, he started to feel chest pain with dyspnea since 2025/03/26 AM05:00. He denied radiation to back. Therefore he went to our emergency room. At ER, vital signS INCLUDED “BP 185/83; HR:77; BT:36.5 ℃; RR:18; Consciousness:E4V5M6; SPO2:98%. Blood test revealed elevating troponin I (12.4 -> 199 -> 497). EKG revealed no ST elevation.
    • 2D heart echo showed LVEF 58%. Cath examination was done after informed consent and revealed coronary artery disease triple vessels. Intervention included plain old balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent for left main to distal left anterior descending coronary artery.
    • Under the impression of Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction, he was admitted for further evAluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received dual antiplatelet use. Nitrate was tapered off on 2025/03/28.
    • There were no chest pain and dyspnea complained. Post infarction team base education was arranged.
    • Under relativeLY stable clincial condition, he was discharged on 2025/03/29 and outpatient follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Apolin (hydralazine 25mg) 1# PRNQH 2D if SBP > 160
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 2D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 2D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD 2D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 2D hold if SBP < 130
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 2D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 2D
    • Diovan FC (valsartan 160mg) 1# QD 2D hold if SBP < 120
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 1# BID 2D hold if HR < 60
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 2D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-26 Cardiology
  • Q
    • CC: Chest pain since 05:00 this morning.
    • No radiation pain.
    • PHx: HTN
    • Allergy: NSAID
  • A
    • S/O/A
      • Atypical chest pain but progressively elevated Tn-I level;
      • Serial ECG: pseudonormalization of T wave;
      • HTN+; smoking+; COPD hx;
    • Suggestion
      • Treat as acute coronary syndreom firstly; dual antiplatelet agents + enoxaparin if no contraindication.
      • Admit to ICU.

2025-04-16

[Subjective]

chest pain with dyspnea on 2025-03-26
- presented to ER due to new-onset chest pain without radiation
- described onset around 05:00, no associated back pain (POMR 2025-03-27)
- denied further episodes of chest pain or dyspnea post-intervention (POMR 2025-03-28)
- on 2025-04-16, during pharmacist contact, the patient reported no current respiratory discomfort, noted that urine had changed from yellow to clear, and stated that he could walk briskly without problems

history of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
- known hypertension, diabetes mellitus, mixed hyperlipidemia
- regular follow-up at NTU hospital (POMR 2025-03-27)

post-discharge condition
- clinically stable post-PCI (SOAP 2025-03-31)
- no recurrent chest discomfort reported
- instructed to monitor symptoms and follow up in outpatient department
- pharmacist reminded the patient on 2025-04-16 to seek medical attention promptly if any signs of bleeding occur due to use of dual antiplatelet therapy

[Objective]

acute coronary syndrome and cardiac markers
- markedly elevated hs-Troponin I: 12.4 → 199.3 → 497.4 → 1284.6 pg/mL (Labs 2025-03-26 to 2025-03-28)
- CKMB: 1.4 → 3.3 → 4.5 → 8.3 ng/mL, CK: within normal range (Labs 2025-03-26 to 2025-03-28)
- 2D echo showed LVEF 58% with no RWMA, mild valvular regurgitations (Echo 2025-03-26)

lipid and glucose profiles
- LDL-C 66 mg/dL, HDL-C 22 mg/dL, TG 238 mg/dL, total cholesterol 113 mg/dL (Labs 2025-03-28)
- HbA1c 7.3% and serum glucose 227 mg/dL (Labs 2025-03-26 to 2025-03-28)

renal and hepatic function
- creatinine 1.09 mg/dL, eGFR 72.39 mL/min/1.73m² (Labs 2025-03-26)
- ALT 35 U/L (Labs 2025-03-26)

coagulation status
- PT 10.8 sec, INR 1.02, APTT 40.3 sec (Labs 2025-03-27)

current medications post-NSTEMI and PCI
- dual antiplatelet: Brilinta (ticagrelor), Bokey (aspirin)
- statin: Crestor (rosuvastatin)
- antihypertensives: Diovan FC (valsartan), Norvasc (amlodipine), Carvedilol Hexal (carvedilol), Apolin (hydralazine PRN)
- antihyperglycemics: Forxiga (dapagliflozin), Uformin (metformin), Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin/metformin)
- GI protection: Nexium (esomeprazole)

[Assessment]

post-NSTEMI management with PCI and adequate secondary prevention initiated
- evidence of myocardial injury supported by serial hs-Troponin I and CKMB elevation (Labs 2025-03-26 to 2025-03-28)
- PCI to LM-LAD was successful without complications (POMR 2025-03-27)
- LVEF preserved (58%) with no RWMA, mild valvular lesions (Echo 2025-03-26)

lipid and glycemic control suboptimal
- despite LDL-C <70 mg/dL, HDL-C is markedly reduced and TG elevated (Labs 2025-03-28)
- HbA1c 7.3% indicates suboptimal glycemic control (Labs 2025-03-28)
- statin and SGLT2 inhibitor combination may benefit both CV risk and DM control

COPD with obstructive pattern confirmed
- mild obstructive ventilatory impairment with bronchodilator response (LFT 2025-03-06)
- current medication list does not include any inhaler for COPD management

potential drug-related risks
- Brilinta (ticagrelor) + Bokey (aspirin): bleeding risk, monitor for signs of GI bleeding or bruising
- hypotension risk due to multiple antihypertensives (Diovan FC, Norvasc, carvedilol, hydralazine PRN)
- bradycardia risk from carvedilol (hold if HR < 60)

[Plan / Recommendation]

optimize cardiovascular protection and medication monitoring
- maintain dual antiplatelet therapy for at least 12 months post-PCI if no contraindications
- assess bleeding risk regularly
- continue Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg), consider uptitration if TG remains elevated
- monitor HR and BP for carvedilol titration; consider reducing dose if HR < 60 bpm

refine metabolic management
- continue Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin/metformin) for glycemic and CV benefit
- monitor renal function periodically
- review dietary adherence and physical activity to support HbA1c and TG reduction
- reinforce lifestyle modification as emphasized in SOAP 2025-03-31

address COPD care
- encourage smoking cessation

patient education and follow-up
- reinforce understanding of dual antiplatelet therapy and the importance of adherence
- educate patient to monitor for and report bleeding signs, especially due to dual therapy (reminded again during 2025-04-16 visit)

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[MedRec]

• 2024-10-19 ~ 2024-10-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of body of stomach; pT1bNxM0, AJCC stage IA; post laparoscope gastric tumor excision on 2022/05/30
    • Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • Escherichia coli urinary tract infection
    • Bronchopneumoia
    • Ileus
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
  • CC
    • con’s change for 2 days    
  • Present illness history
    • The 85 year-old women with history of
      • Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the stomach, AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: pT1bNx(cM0); AJCC stage IA, s/p laparoscope gastric tumor excision.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck, cT1N0M0, s/p radiotherapy at 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pancreatic tumor and peripheral area since 2023/09/26, s/p chemotherapy with Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel from 2023/11/17 to 2024/09/20.
      • Cerebrovascular accident
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
      • Hypertension
    • She just discharge for UTI on 2024/10/08.
    • According to the statement of the family, she suffered from general discomfort and con’s drowsy for 2 days. No TOCC history was noted. She was brought to our ER for help. At ER he conscious level is E3V3M5, vital sign:vital sign: BT:36.4, PR:93, RR:18, BP:135/70mmHg, SpO2:93% under room air. Lab data showed no leukocytosis. Urine routine showed Turbid, WBC(>=100/HPF), Bacteria 3+/HPF. Brain CT showed no abnormal brain parenchymal enhancement, except an extra-axial calcified nodule in the right frontal region. Under the tentative diagnosis of R/O urinary tract infection, she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received antibiotic as Cefotaxime for UTI control and keep Klaricid from CM OPD for broncopneumonia continue treatment.
    • U/C yield Escherichia coli and ICP once during hospitalization. Wecoli 1# tidac for urine retention control.
    • Under the stable condition without fever and CRP is normal, so she can be discharged on 2024/10/22. OPD follow up is arranged.
• Discharge prescription
  • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC 14D
  • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-01 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 170mg 30min (dose reduction for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-18 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 170mg 30min (dose reduction for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-04 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 170mg 30min (dose reduction for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-18 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 170mg 30min (dose reduction for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-04 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 170mg 30min (dose reduction for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-14 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 170mg 30min (dose reduction for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-10
• 2024-11-26
• 2024-11-12
• 2024-09-20
• 2024-09-06
• 2024-08-23
• 2024-08-09
• 2024-07-26
• 2024-07-12
• 2024-06-21
• 2024-06-07
• 2024-05-10
• 2024-04-26
• 2024-04-12
• 2024-03-29
• 2024-03-15
• 2024-03-01
• 2024-02-16
• 2024-02-02
• 2024-01-12
• 2023-12-29
• 2023-12-12
• 2023-11-17

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701309622

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (75.1 - 24.1) / 75.1 = 67.91%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67.9
    • 2D(M-Simpson) = 56.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, moderate TR, dilated IVC, dilated LA/RA
• 2025-04-05 16:21 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-05 ~ 2025-04-11 POMR Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute decompensated heaert failure with preserved ejection fraction (Left ventricular ejection fraction: 56.6%), New York Heart Association functional class III with pulmonary edema and bilateral pleural effusion
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (CHA2DS2-VASc score: 4)
    • Bilateral pleural effusion
    • Hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Acute or chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • Microcytic anemia
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • exertional dyspnea while climbing two flights of stairs for the past one week    
  • Present illness history
    • This 57 years old woman patient has never smoked. She has the history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemiafor 3-4 years. She is under regular medical management by her local medical doctor (LMD).
    • This time, she was admitted through our emergency department with acute decompensated heart failure and acute pulmonary edema. According to the patient, she had experienced leg edema for 1–2 years, followed by exertional dyspnea while climbing two flights of stairs over the past week. Resting relieved her dyspnea.There was no fever, cough, chest pain, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), orthopnea, palpitations, burning sensation, tarry/bloody stools. As the exertional dyspnea persisted, she was brought to our emergency department (ED) for evaluation.
    • Upon arrival, her consciousness was clear, with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of E4V5M6, initial vital signs were as follows: BP 145/95 mmHg, PR 125 bpm, BT 35.7°C, RR 22 bpm, and SpO2 95%. Physical examination revealed irregular heartbeats and tachycardia. ECG showed atrial fibrillation (Af) with rapid ventricular response (RVR), heart rate 138 bpm.
    • Chest X-ray (CxR) revealed ground-glass opacities in both lungs, with bilateral lung congestion and normal-sized heart. Laboratory results showed no leukocytosis (WBC 8.39 *10^3/uL, Neutrophils 68.7%; CRP 0.5 mg/dL), impaired renal function (BUN 44 mg/dL, Creatinine 1.54 mg/dL), anemia (HGB 10.9 g/dL), normal cardiac markers (CK 165 U/L, CK-MB 2.1 ng/mL, hs-Troponin I 8.5 pg/mL), and elevated NT-proBNP (9405.2 pg/mL).
    • Under the impression of acute decompensated heart failure with lung edema and Af with RVR, intravenous Lasix and Cordarone infusion were administered. She was subsequently admitted for further management.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, intravenous diuretics (Lasix) plus Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists (MRA) with spironolactone, oxygen supply, water restriction, close monitoring of urine volume, body weight were administered for her fluid overload status.
    • Her outpatient medications, including antihypertensive agents, antidiabetic drugs, and statins were continued. Her heart rate and rhythm were closely monitored via telemetry ECG, which showed atrial fibrillation (Af) with heart rate of 90~130 bpm.
    • Cordarone, diltiazem and concor were subsequently added to help control her heart rate and rhythm.
    • NOAC wiht apixaban was plus for stroke provention of atrial fibrillation.
    • On 2025/04/09 afternoon, the EKG showed a return to sinus rhythm, so Concor was discontinued.
    • The patient and her family were informed of the increased stroke risk associated with Af.
    • By above treatment, her clinical symptoms improved gradually. Under stable hemodynamic status, she was discharged today and outpatient follow-up was arranged.         
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cordarone (amiodarone 200mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Eliquis (apixaban 5mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Nakasser SR (diltiazem 120mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 5D

2025-04-16

[Subjective]

Heart failure and fluid overload
- Dyspnea improved following diuretic and rate control therapy
- No current exertional dyspnea reported post-discharge (POMR 2025-04-11)
- Patient adheres well to medications and inquired about the impact of shift work on heart health (clinic note 2025-04-16)
- Advised to maintain consistent sleep-wake cycles despite night shifts
- No orthopnea, PND, chest pain, or fever reported

Atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention
- Paroxysmal Af with prior rapid ventricular response (ECG 2025-04-05)
- Converted to sinus rhythm on 2025-04-09; stable rhythm maintained thereafter
- Patient currently on short-term anticoagulation with apixaban
- No bleeding or adverse effects reported

Medication and self-care adherence
- Strong adherence reported (2025-04-16)
- Patient expressed concern about renal function
- Explained to be moderate CKD; advised to maintain hydration and avoid NSAIDs
- Patient also inquired about possible benefit from SGLT2 inhibitor; was advised to discuss with cardiologist at follow-up

[Objective]

Renal function and electrolytes
- Creatinine improved to 0.99 mg/dL on 2025-04-09 from 1.54 mg/dL (2025-04-05); eGFR 61.45 mL/min/1.73m²
- BUN still elevated at 30 mg/dL (2025-04-09), suggesting ongoing renal involvement
- Normonatremia and potassium borderline low (K 3.6 mmol/L)

Heart function and imaging
- NT-proBNP significantly elevated: 9405.2 pg/mL (2025-04-05)
- 2D Echo (2025-04-08): Preserved LVEF (56.6%), concentric LVH, mild MR, moderate TR, IVC and atrial dilatation

Hematology
- Microcytic anemia with HGB 9.5–10.9 g/dL, MCV ~67 fL, RDW 17.2%
- Iron deficiency parameters: Fe 19 ug/dL, TIBC 275 ug/dL, ferritin 70.2 ng/mL
- Known history of thalassemia (clinic note 2025-04-16)

Other labs
- HbA1c 6.1% (2025-04-09): acceptable glycemic control
- Lipid profile (2025-04-09): TC 98, LDL 41, HDL 46 mg/dL – well controlled

Discharge medications (as of 2025-04-11)
- Cordarone (amiodarone) 200 mg QD
- Eliquis (apixaban) 5 mg BID
- Exforge FC (amlodipine + valsartan) 1 tab QD
- Nakasser SR (diltiazem) 120 mg QD
- Spiron (spironolactone) 25 mg BID
- Uretropic (furosemide) 40 mg QD

[Assessment]

Heart failure with preserved EF (HFpEF)
- Well-controlled clinically post-discharge
- Continued risk of volume overload and elevated filling pressures (NT-proBNP 9405.2 pg/mL on 2025-04-05)
- Shift work may be a contributing factor; patient counseled on maintaining stable circadian rhythm

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- Successfully converted to sinus rhythm on 2025-04-09
- Appropriate short-term anticoagulation with apixaban (CHA₂DS₂-VASc = 4)
- Amiodarone planned for short-term rhythm stabilization

Chronic kidney disease (stage 3b)
- Improved creatinine on 2025-04-09 (0.99 mg/dL), eGFR 61.45 mL/min/1.73m²
- Ongoing renal vulnerability with elevated BUN and prior lower eGFR (36.90 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-04-05)
- Patient advised to maintain hydration and avoid chronic NSAID use

Thalassemia trait with coexisting iron deficiency anemia
- Microcytic anemia likely multifactorial: iron deficiency (Fe 19 µg/dL) and thalassemia (clinic note 2025-04-16)
- Ferritin borderline; inflammation or chronic disease may co-exist

Diabetes mellitus
- Stable glycemic control under outpatient management (HbA1c 6.1%)

[Plan / Recommendation]

Heart failure and volume status
- Continue diuretics (Uretropic, Spiron) and ARB-based antihypertensive (Exforge FC)
- Reinforce daily weight monitoring and fluid intake targets
- Encourage stable sleep schedule despite night shifts to support autonomic balance

Atrial fibrillation
- Maintain apixaban for stroke prevention, reassess duration at follow-up
- Continue amiodarone short-term only; monitor thyroid/liver function if prolonged
- Consider long-term rhythm strategy based on recurrence and symptoms

Renal support
- Maintain good hydration
- Avoid NSAIDs unless strictly indicated
- Monitor renal function (eGFR, creatinine, electrolytes) periodically
- Strongly consider adding an SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., dapagliflozin or empagliflozin) to benefit both HF and CKD if not contraindicated; to be discussed with cardiologist

Anemia and thalassemia
- Recommend trial of oral iron supplementation
- If anemia persists, consider hemoglobin electrophoresis follow-up for more precise thalassemia genotyping
- Avoid excessive iron loading due to thalassemia component

Metabolic and cardiovascular risk control
- Continue statins and antihypertensive therapy
- Periodic lipid panel and HbA1c checks
- Encourage physical activity and dietary salt restriction

701552908

250416

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-20 ~ 2025-04-15 POMR Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-germinal center type, with stomach, with stomach, right supraclavicular, mediastinal, upper abdominal and paraaortic lymph nodes involvement, Lungano stage IV, IPI: 4 (high risk), NCCN IPI: 6 (high risk), status post R-CHOP chemotherapy, ECOG: 2
    • Anemia, due to gastric lymophoma with tumor bleeding related, after heavy PRBCs transfusion.
    • Cancer related cachexia, after PPN support.
    • Acute gastric ulcer, under PPI treatment
  • CC
    • Abdominal pain and vomiting twice for 1 day.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 62-year-old male denied any major disease, and has history of gastric ulcer 10 years ago. He as well until last Dec, 2024, he felt epigastric pain after meal intermittent.
    • He had tarry stool passage and he had two admission to Gastrointestinal (GI) ward for gastric A2 ulcer in the antrum, the upper GI panendoscopy with biopsy on 2025-01-23, disclosed H. pylori. He was re-admitted in 2025-02 again for recurrent acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage, Forrest classification type IIb, with severe anemia and received endoscopic submucosal epinephrine injection + Argon plasma coagulation on 2025-02-10 and was discharged on 2025-02-15.
    • This time, he was presented to our hospital for abdominal pain and vomiting twice this morning. According by the patient and his family, he has poor appetite, exertional dizziness and general weakness for one week, and also has constipation for one week. He loss of body weight abount 10 kg in recent 2 months. He has watery vomit for twice this early morning, he suffered from nausea, epigastric pain and more weakness, and he was brought to our emergency room (ER) for help. In our ER, his consciousness showed E4V5M6, Vital signs showed 36.1’C/76/18/ 116/63mmHg, SpO2: 99%. Physical exam showed right upper quadrant pain with tenderness.
    • The laboratory data showed severe anemia (Hb: 3.0mg/dL) without prolong of PT, APTT or thrombocytopenia. Blood transfusion with LPRBC was given for anemia treatment.
    • The GI doctor was consulted, he received emergency Pandoscopy on 2025-03-20, it revealed 1.Gastric ulcer, antrum, Forrest classification type III, s/p biopsy, r/p malignancy; 2.Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal); 3.Superficial gastritis (Suboptimal study, due to much hematins and coffee ground).
    • The abdominal CT was arranged, it revealed wall thickening of gastric body, antrum with adjacent structure invasion and perforation r/o malignancy, some LNs at upper abdomen and retroperitoneum. Thi high dose proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) infusion pump was given.
    • The Gastrointestinal surgeon (GS) was consulted, under impression of 1. Hollow organ perforation with peritonitis; 2. Gastric antrum tumor with adjacent structure invasion and lymph nodes metatsases; 3. Anemia; 4. Malnutirtion, he was admitted to Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) for intensive care tonight.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Initially he was admitted to Surgical ICU because of GI bleeding with severe anemia, clinically favored advanced gastric cancer related.
    • His general condition improved graudally after PRBCs transfusion and PPI treatment.
    • He also received empiric antibiotic treatment with Brosym since 2025/03/22, to cover GI tract infection.
    • On 2025/03/24, he was transferred to general ward.
    • Because of recent GI bleeding with poor intake, he received PPN infusion for nutritional support.
    • The upper GI panendoscopic biopsy finally confirmed diffuse large B cell lymphoma and then he received whole body PET-CT examination and was referred to our Hematology section on 2025/03/31.
    • The whole body PET-CT confirmed lymphoma with above and below diaphragm LNs invovlement and diffuse stomach involvement. The Lugano stage was stage IV.
    • He received bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on 2025/04/01. There was no bone marrow involvement found.
    • After explaining, he agreed to received R-CHOP chemotherapy for lymphoma treatment.
    • He also received anti-HBV prophylaxis for resolved HBV infection and Folic acid support for folic acid deficiency.
    • Owing to poor intake and weakness, he received IV steroid treatment and then received chemotherapy with Rituximab on 2025/04/08 and Endoxan, Adriamycin and Vincristine chemotherapy 2025/04/09. He had mild nausea and vomiting but still could tolerate. Then he received G-CSF injection for neutropenia prophylaxis.
    • On 2025/04/14, we turned off his PPN infusion with acceptable spirit.
    • On 2024/04/15, he was finally discharged and will return to OPD for follow up next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD 7D
    • Folacin (folic acid 4mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Dulcolax EC (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D

• 2025-02-11 ~ 2025-02-15 POMR Gastroenterology Chen ZhiXiang

• 2025-01-24 ~ 2025-01-27 POMR Gastroenterology Chen ZhiXiang

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-08 - (R-CHOP)

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701558456

250416

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left anterior fascicular block
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
• 2025-03-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (120 - 45.8) / 120 = 61.83%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61.8
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 46.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV/MV with trivial MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Mildly impaired LV systolic function
    • Hypokinesia of basl anterior wall, akinesia of mid to apical anterior wall
    • No PR, trivial TR, normal IVC size
• 2025-03-17 Pathology - artery biopsy
  • Artery, coronary, PCI — consistent with thrombi
• 2025-03-17 13:09 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Anteroseptal infarct
• 2025-03-17 11:18 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Finding Summary
    • Left Main : no stenosis
    • Left Anterior Descending : total occlusion from the ostium
    • Left Circumflex : middle segment 40-50% stenosis
    • Right Coronary : no stenosis
    • Collaterals : from RCA to LAD, Rentrop grade 2
    • Syntax Score = 23.5
    • In conclusion : 1. Acute NSTEMI and heart failure with lung edema; 2. Coronary artery disease, two vessels with LAD occlusion
    • Recommendation : PCI for LAD lesion
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD-P, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/3.5 mm → 1.36/3.43 mm, Post Balloon DS = 60%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.5.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • Balloon: Medtronic Euphora. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Medtronic Euphora. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Medtronic Euphora. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Terumo Ultimaster Tansei drug-eluting stent. 3.5 X 33 mm. Pressure: 9 atmospheres.
      • Balloon4: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon5: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres.
      • Balloon6: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.56/3.98 mm Stent DS = 11% residual stenosis.
    • LAD-D1, Pre-DS = 70%, stenosis noted after LAD POBA
      • → Post Balloon DS = 30%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.5.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Floppy. Note: for bifurcation lesion.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • After LAD/D1 POBA, chest pain got worsening. LCX occlusion was found, favoring thromi dislodgement. Then LCX angioplasty was performed with aspiration catheter. Intracoronary tirofiban injection was also administered.
    • LCX-D, Pre-DS = 100%
      • → Post Balloon DS = 30%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.5.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
      • Guiding catheter2: Terumo Eliminate aspiration catheter 6Fr. Note: for thrombus aspiration due to acute occlusion.
      • After 3+ session of thrombus aspiration, large mixed red-white thrombi were obtained.
      • Large thrombi even made guiding catheter occlusion and we needed to withdraw the catheter to remove thrombi.
    • During PCI, hypotension developed and we gave atropine and norepinephrine infusion.
    • Final LAD and LCX flows were TIMI-3.
    • In conclusion : 1. Acute NSTEMI and heart failure with lung edema; 2. Coronary artery disease, two vessels, status post balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent for left anterior descending artery proximal segment, balloon angioplasty for 1st diagonal branch, thrombus aspiration for left circumflex artery on 2025-03-17
    • Recommendation : dual antiplatelets, tirofibran infusion, short-clexane, vasopressor
• 2025-03-17 10:30 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Anteroseptal infarct
  • Prolonged QT
• 2025-03-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Anteroseptal infarct

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-27 SOAP Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Midorine (midodrine 2.5mg) 1# PRNQD 10D if SBP < 100
    • Mexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • cortisone acetate 25mg 1# BID 28D
• 2025-03-17 ~ 2025-03-22 POMR Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock episode
    • Coronary artery disease, two vessels, status post balloon angioplasty for 1st diagonal branch, balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent (3.5*33mm) for left anterior descending artery proximal segment, thrombus aspiration for left circumflex artery on 2025-03-17
    • Acute pulmonary edema
    • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
    • Cardiogenic shock episode
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • relative adrenocortical insufficiency
  • CC
    • Chest pain with cold sweating and SHORTNESS OF BREATH for one weak (since 2025/03/08)
  • Present illness history
    • This 60-year old man has the past history of dermatomyositis over 10 years under regular control at DaLin TzuChi Hospital. According to the patient and medical record. This time, he suffered from chest pain with cold sweating and dyspnea since 2025/03/08. Initially, he went to YunLin Christian Hospital for help on 2025/03/13 and DAPT (Aspirin, Ticagrelor) were prescribed due to R/I non ST elevation myocardial infarction. The patient had no further exam there and visited our emergency room due to personnal reason and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea on 2025/03/16. Denied any symptom of fever, cough or GI upset.
    • At ER, his consciousness was clear. Vital signs showed BT: 35.1℃, PR: 105bpm, RR: 20/min, BP: 109/60mmHg, SpO2:97%. Blood test reported elevated of cardial enzyme (hs-Trop I: 3300.9 pg/mL, NT-proBNP: 4585.7 pg/mL) and Complete EKG showed ST changes in anteroseptal leads.
    • Chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly and ground glass opacity. Cardiologist was consulted.
    • Coronary angiogram was arranged after informed consent on 2025/03/17 afternoon. The intervention was performed with balloon angioplasty for 1st diagonal branch, balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent (3.5*33mm) for left anterior descending artery proximal segment, thrombus aspiration for left circumflex artery. During the procedure, the patient had hypotension and chest pain developed, Norepinephrine pump and atropine were treated for hypotension.
    • Under the impression of recent acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock, and heart failure with acute pulmonary edema, he was admitted to CCU for further care and evaluation.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, on O2 therapy support and dual anti-platelet agents with Bokey plus Brilinta and PPI as Nexium 1# QDAC for prevent ulcer bleeding were given.
    • Gradually taper off vasopressor with levophed titration and added Midodrine 1# Q12H for hypotension.
    • Arranged heart echo on 2025/03/18, which report showed LVEF: 46.6-61.8%, mildly impaired LV systolic function and hypokinesia of basl anterior wall.
    • The CXR film showed improvement of lung edmea on 2025/03/19. Consult dermatologist for “Buttock Herpes” on 2025/03/20. Now, his general condition is stationary, so he is transferred to CV ordinary ward for further care.
    • At CV ward, dizziness with hypotension was noted. We add midodrine 1# Q2H and also check cortisol level, due to low cortisol cortisol 1# QD was added.
    • Dizziness was improved and there were no other specific complain.
    • Under relatively stable clinical condition, he was discharged on 2025/03/22 and outpatient follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Midorine (midodrine 2.5mg) 1# PRNQD 10D if SBP < 100
    • Mexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • cortisone acetate 25mg 1# BID 28D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon)) 10mL PRNTID 5D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-20 Dermatology

  • Q
    • Due to “Buttock Herpes” under aclovir used, we need your help for evaluation. Thanks!!
  • A
    • grouped vesicles on erythematous base over right buttock were noted for 3 days. stinging(+). Now under topical acyclovir cream use.
    • Impression: herpes simplex
    • Suggestion:
      • keep acyclovir cream q4h.

• 2025-03-19 Rehabilitation

• 2025-03-16 Cardiology

  • A
    • S
      • 60 year-old male initially had chest discomfort and malaise last weekend (from 2025/03/08 to 2025/03/10) and has the history of recent NSTEMI treated at ZhangHua YunLin on W4.
      • The patient had no further exam there and visited our emergency room due to orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
      • He lives with his mother in LinNei and his brother lives in XinDian
    • O
      • by medical record
        • NSTEMI told at ZhangHua Christian Hospital s/p Aspirin, Ticagrelor
        • Troponin-I: 17575.6 ng/L
        • CK-MB: 8.8 ng/mL
        • EkG: Sinus tachycardiaLeft anterior fascicular blocksuspect recent ant wall MI confirmed by Ding GeXin at YunLin Christian Hospital on 2025/03/13 11:38:59
        • 2D echo: C/W RECENT LV ANT-SEPTAL ＆ APICAL MI , LVEF = 40 % , CHF Fc IV ＆ HFrEF2. MILD AR + MR ++ TR ++ PR + , NO PULMONARY H/T , NO PERICARDIAL EFFUSION
      • LAB
        • hsTnI 3300
        • NTproBNP 4585, Cre 0.96, K 3.7, Na 139, CRP 3.5, ddimer 1334
        • Hb 11.6
      • CXR: cardiomegaly and lung congestion
    • Impression
      • Recent NSTEMI
      • Heart failure with lung edema
    • Suggestion
      • Furosemide 1pc bid
      • Keep aspirin and ticagrelor use, with nexium
      • CCU care
      • discuss about coronary angiogram after orthopnea improves

2025-04-16

[Subjective]

cardiovascular events and post-PCI care
- 60-year-old male with dermatomyositis under control, presented with chest pain and dyspnea since 2025-03-08
- visited YunLin Christian Hospital on 2025-03-13 with suspected NSTEMI; started on dual antiplatelet therapy
- transferred to this facility with worsening dyspnea on 2025-03-16; diagnosed with NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, and pulmonary edema
- PCI on 2025-03-17 with stent placement in LAD, balloon angioplasty for D1 and LCX with thrombus aspiration
- post-procedure hypotension managed with norepinephrine and atropine
- dizziness and hypotension persisted; improved with midodrine and corticosteroid
- pharmacist visited patient on 2025-04-16; patient reported no problems with medication use and said the herpes simplex on buttock had mostly healed

gastrointestinal protection and herpes simplex
- Nexium (esomeprazole) started for ulcer prophylaxis
- Buttock vesicular rash (2025-03-20), treated as herpes simplex with topical acyclovir

[Objective]

vital signs and symptoms
- hypotension (BP 109/60 mmHg on 2025-03-16), cold sweating, dyspnea
- post-PCI hypotension requiring vasopressor and midodrine support

labs and imaging
- elevated hs-Troponin I 3300.9 pg/mL (2025-03-16), NT-proBNP 4585.7 pg/mL
- echocardiography (2025-03-18): mildly impaired LV systolic function, EF 46.6% (2D), regional wall motion abnormality
- ECG (2025-03-18): anteroseptal infarct, prolonged QT
- CBC (2025-03-21): HGB 11.1 g/dL, PLT 381 ×10^3/uL, WBC 6.10 ×10^3/uL
- cortisol 8.33 ug/dL (2025-03-21), relatively low
- cholesterol: low HDL-C (22 mg/dL), normal LDL-C (100 mg/dL) on 2025-03-17
- iron studies (2025-03-21): Fe 74 ug/dL, TIBC 275 ug/dL, UIBC 201 ug/dL

current medications (2025-03-27 SOAP note)
- Bokey (aspirin 100 mg QD)
- Brilinta (ticagrelor 90 mg BID)
- Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg QD)
- Midorine (midodrine 2.5 mg PRN QD if SBP <100)
- Mexium (esomeprazole 40 mg QDAC)
- cortisone acetate 25 mg BID

[Assessment]

post-NSTEMI dual antiplatelet therapy
- appropriate DAPT with aspirin and ticagrelor post-stenting
- gastric protection with esomeprazole reduces risk of GI bleeding

lipid management
- Crestor (rosuvastatin) indicated for secondary prevention post-ACS
- however, HDL-C remains low (22 mg/dL), additional cardiovascular risk remains

orthostatic hypotension
- resolved with midodrine and corticosteroid; may reflect adrenal insufficiency or autonomic dysregulation
- cortisol level borderline low (8.33 ug/dL), justifying corticosteroid replacement

cardiogenic shock and post-PCI recovery
- improved with vasopressor support and resolution of pulmonary edema
- current LVEF mildly reduced, but stable

herpes simplex management
- topical acyclovir appropriate for localized HSV infection
- now mostly healed according to patient report on 2025-04-16

medication adherence
- no adverse drug reactions or usage problems reported by patient during pharmacist visit on 2025-04-16

[Plan / Recommendation]

post-ACS antiplatelet therapy
- continue Bokey (aspirin) 100 mg QD and Brilinta (ticagrelor) 90 mg BID for at least 12 months unless bleeding occurs
- reinforce adherence and bleeding precautions

lipid management
- continue Crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 mg QD
- consider rechecking lipid profile in 4–8 weeks to assess response
- if HDL-C remains low and LDL goal not met, consider dose escalation or add-on therapy (e.g., ezetimibe)

hypotension and adrenal support
- maintain cortisone acetate 25 mg BID as current dose seems to alleviate hypotension
- consider ACTH stimulation test if long-term corticosteroid use is expected
- PRN midodrine may be tapered off as BP stabilizes

gastrointestinal protection
- continue Mexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg QDAC with DAPT
- monitor for long-term PPI-related effects if used >8 weeks

infection management
- continue topical acyclovir if any residual lesion persists
- no further intervention needed unless recurrence

medication safety monitoring
- patient showed good adherence and tolerance to current regimen per pharmacist evaluation on 2025-04-16
- continue patient education and reinforce medication understanding

700374314

250415

[lab data]

2025-04-07 BM chromosome analysis CYTOGENETICS LABORATORY REPORT - Chromosome Analysis: - Tissue Examined: Bone marrow - Staining Method: G-Banding - Colony number: NA - Bands level: 500 - Chromosome Counts: 45-(3)、46-(17)、47-()、Other-() Total-(20) - Karyotype: 46,XY[17] - Interpretation: - Analysis of this bone marrow sample shows a male having 46,XY[17] karyotype. There was no significant clonal chromosomal abnormality detected. Additionally, out of 20 cells analyzed, two cells with [45,X,-Y] and another cell with [45,XY,-21] were observed. No clinical significance can be ascribed to these non-clonal findings at the present time. - Note: - ROUTINE BANDED LEVEL DOES NOT RULE OUT REARRANGEMENT ONLY SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS OF RESOLUTIONS.

2025-03-10 HBsAg Nonreactive
2025-03-10 HBsAg Value 0.32 S/CO

2025-03-10 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2025-03-10 Anti-HCV Value 0.07 S/CO

2025-03-10 Anti-HBc Reactive
2025-03-10 Anti-HBc Value 6.24 S/CO

2025-03-07 FKLC 395.12 mg/L
2025-03-07 FLLC 17.80 mg/L
2025-03-07 FK/FL ratio 22.20 ratio

2025-03-06 Protein, total 9.1 g/dL
2025-03-06 Albumin 24.3 %
2025-03-06 Alpha-1 4.3 %
2025-03-06 Alpha-2 9.7 %
2025-03-06 Beta 18.5 %
2025-03-06 Gamma 43.2 %
2025-03-06 M-peak Positive
2025-03-06 A/G Ratio 0.30
2025-03-06 IgG/A/M Kappa/Lambda IgA + Kappa chain
2025-03-05 IgE <2.00 IU/mL
2025-03-05 ANA Negative
2025-03-04 IgG (blood) 601 mg/dL
2025-03-04 IgA 4805 mg/dL
2025-03-04 IgM 56.0 mg/dL
2025-03-04 C3 120.9 mg/dL
2025-03-04 C4 73.4 mg/dL

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-14 CXR
  • elongated and tortuosity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated cardiac chambers? and prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad /supine position
  • old fracture of multiple Rt ribs
  • skin folds or extrapulmonary soft-tissue lesion over Rt hemithorax
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
  • Compression fracture of L1 vertebral body
  • Coronary arterial calcification
• 2025-03-12 CT - L-spine
  • CT of lumbar spine without/with contrast enhancement shows:
    • Multiple osteolytic bone lesions scattered in visible bones, blood disease could be compatible.
    • L1 compression fracture with wedge shaped deformity.
    • Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5 level, as well as bilateral facet arthrosis and hypertrophic ligamenta flava, causing severe L4-5 central canal stenosis.
    • The status of nerve root and spinal cord cannot be evaluated in CT.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple osteolytic bone lesions scattered in visible bones, blood disease could be compatible. Clinical correlation is advised.
    • L1 compression fracture.
    • Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5 level, with severe L4-5 central canal stenosis.
• 2025-03-11 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — compatible with myeloma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 50% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. There is increased in plasmcytoid cells present.
  • IHC stains: CD138: 25%; Kappa and lambda light chains: a predominant kappa sub-population. (of the nucleated cells).
• 2025-03-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (144.3 - 55.6) / 144.3 = 61.47%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Borderlind dilated LA and LV, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR and PR
• 2025-02-25 CXR
  • Blunting of costophrenic angle, left side, could be due to pleural effusion.
  • R/O atelectasis in right lower lung.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2025-02-25 L-spine flex. & ext. (including sacrum)
  • L2 compression fracture.
  • Lumbalization of S1.
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
• 2025-02-25 KUB
  • Gallbladder stone.
  • L2 compression fracture.
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-07 - Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3mg/m2 2.25mg SC (VTd)
• 2025-03-31 - Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3mg/m2 2.3 mg SC (VTd)

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700856827

250415

[lab data]

2025-04-12 ACTH 99.0 pg/mL
2025-04-12 Cortisol 33.17 ug/dL

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-03 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Large intestine, low rectum, biopsy —- ulcer with non-specific colitis
    
  • Section shows fragments of colonic mucosal tissue with ulcer, cryptitis, and acute and chronic inflammatory cell infiltration in the lamina propria. No crypt abscess, viral inclusion, or granuloma is found. The PAS special stain is negative.
• 2025-02-27 Colonoscopy
  • Finding
    • Multiple ulcers was noted from rectum to cecum, cause ?
    • There is an mucosal elevated lesion at low rectum, biopsy was done
  • Diagnosis:
    • Colon ulcers
    • Low rectal lesion s/p biopsy
• 2025-02-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
  • Pangastritis
  • No active bleeder or blood clot noted during exam
• 2025-02-27 Sonography - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • A 0.8cm hyperechoic lesion with PAS was noted in GB.
      • CBD (0.31cm) and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Kidney:
      • A 0.6cm hyperechoic lesion was noted at RK.
      • A 0.5cm hyperechoic lesion was noted at LK.
  • Diagnosis:
    • GB stone
    • Renal lesion, RK, favor angiomyolipoma
    • Renal stone or calcification, LK
• 2025-02-24 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is mild wall thickening at the proximal ascending colon.
      • Normal variation is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes colitis.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There is a gallstone 0.6 cm.
• 2025-02-24 KUB
  • increased air in nondistended small bowel and colonic segments over abdomen and pelvic,could be paralytic ileus.
• 2025-02-24 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
• 2025-01-08, 2025-01-06 CXR
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-12-31 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size&Shape
      • R’t:10.64cm smooth
      • L’t:11.09cm smooth
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity normal Thickness normal
      • L’t: Echogenicity normal Thickness normal
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: visible
      • L’t: visible
  • Interpretation:
    • Grossly normal of bilateral kidneys
    • An angiomyolipoma, 0.50*0.64cm, middle portion of right kidney
    • Ascites, minimal
• 2024-12-30 Sonography - vein
  • Report: Thrombus : None
    
  • Varicose vein : None
    
  • Right side:
    • SVC: 7.0 mmHg ; 8.1 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 89 % ; 88 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 88.50 %
  • Left side:
    • SVC: 8.2 mmHg ; 10.1 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 83 % ; 85 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 84.00 %
  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of venous thrombosis and no significant venous reflux at bilateral lower limbs venous systems.
    • Venous arterialization waveforms at bilateral CFVs, either iliac vein compression syndrome or valvular heart disease should be ruled out.
    • Tissue edema at bilateral lower legs.
    • The ratios of MVO and SVC of bilateral legs were within normal limits, however segmental venous capacitances were low.
• 2024-12-26 KUB
  • An electrive device at left lower chest wall.
  • Intact bony structure(s).
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region and RUQ.
• 2024-12-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 33.3) / 102 = 67.35%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function at resting state.
    • Indeterminate LV diastolic function. (Fused E/A)
    • Trivial MR, Mild TR
    • Mild pulmonary HTN
    • Sinus tachycardia at the time of examination.
• 2024-12-20 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of lower rectum.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Gallbladder stone (5.4mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2024-12-17 Pathology - hemorrhoids
  • Anus, hemorrhoidectomy + LIS — hemorrhoid and fisssure
  • Microscopically, it shows dilatation of venous plexus with congestion and granulation tissue with leukocytic infiltrate.
• 2024-12-06 Anoscopy
  • Impression : Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and thrombus at 7
• 2024-11-14 Sinuses and Water’s View
  • No evidence of mucosal thickening at both maxillary sinuses and frontal sinuses.
  • There is no evidence of destructive bone lesion.
  • Suggest clinical correlation
• 2024-11-14 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth NPx, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
  • mild crust in bil nasal cavity, mild mucopus
  • mild ant nasal septum erosion with mild blood discharge
• 2024-11-13 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • A hyperdense gallstone, 0.6cm.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland, in regression.
  • Impression
    • Left adrenal hyperplasia, in regression
    • Gallstone
• 2024-11-13 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia with short PR
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-28 Pathology
  • Large intestine, cecum, biopsy —- non-specific colitis
    
  • Section shows fragments of colonic mucosal tissue with chronic inflammatory cell infiltration in the lamina propria. Focal cryptitis is seen. No crypt abscess, or granuloma is found.
• 2024-10-28 Pathology
  • Small intestine, terminal ileum, biopsy —- non-specific chronic inflammation
  • Section shows fragments of ileal mucosal tissue with congestion, chronic inflammatory cell infiltration in the lamina propria. No crypt abscess, cryptitis, or granuloma is found.
• 2024-10-28 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • Some hyperemic mucosal lesions were noted at terminal ileum and biopsy was done.(A)
    • One aphthous ulcer was noted at cecum and biopsy was done.(B)
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Terminal ileal mucosal lesion, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Cecal ulcer, s/p biopsy (B)
    • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2024-09-27 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Myeoproliferative neoplasm with excessive blasts.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 98% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are increase in number and displaying nuclear atypia.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 8%; CD34: 8 %; MPO: 40-50%, CD61: 20-30 %; CD71: 15-20% (of the nucleated cells). Please correlate with clinical and image findings, hemogram, bone marrow smear, flow cytometry, and genetic study results.
• 2024-08-09 CT - abdomen
  • CC: Persistent LUQ pain and left flank pain, mild radiation to back
  • Findings:
    • There is enlarged in size with surrounding fatty stranding of left adrenal gland. Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There is one hypodense lesion 0.7 cm in right adrenal gland.
      • Hyperplasia or adenoma of right adrenal gland is suspected.
    • There is a gallstone 6 mm.
• 2024-08-08 Sonography - abdomen
  • Symptoms: LUQ and left flank pain
  • Findings
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • A 1.1cm hyperechoic lesion with PAS was noted at GB.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Kidney:
      • A 0.7cm hyperechoic lesion was noted at RK.
  • Diagnosis:
    • GB stone
    • Renal lesion, RK, probable angiomyolipoma
• 2024-02-29 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Finding
    • Prolonged distal neuropathy in right medial CMAPs.
    • Slowed NCVs in bilateral medial SNAPs.
    • Normal F-wave latencies followed bilateral medial and ulnar nerve stimulations.
  • Conclusion
    • This abnormal NCV study suggested bilateral medial distal neuropathy, worse in right side.
• 2024-02-19 Neurosonography
  • Mild (to moderate) atheromatous lesions in L CCA bifurcation; mild atheromatous lesions in R CCA bifurcation and L ICA.
  • Smaller caliber with decreased flow in R cervical VA, possible R VA hypoplasia.
  • Normal extracranial carotid and L vertebral arterial flows.
• 2023-10-30 MRI - C-spine
  • Cervical spondylosis, esp C3-4-5-6.
• 2023-08-15 Bruce ECG
  • Finding
    • The patient exercised according to the BRUCE for 06:10 min:s, achieving a work level of max METS: 7.2.
    • The resting heart rate of 105 bpm rose to a maximal heart rate of 164 bpm.
    • This value represents 103 % of the maximal, age-predicted heart rate.
    • The resting blood pressure of 120/68 mmHg, rose to a maximum blood pressure of 186/74 mmHg.
    • The exercise test was stopped due to Target heart rate maximal, Dyspnea, Leg discomfort.
  • Conclusion
    • Resting ECG: normal sinus rhythm
    • Arrhythmia: none
    • Interpretation: No significant ST-T change during exercise and recovery phases.
    • Conclusion Negative for myocardial ischemia
• 2023-08-15 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (76.4 - 14.9) / 76.4 = 80.50%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 80.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with trivial MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-08-01 Microsonography
  • OCT (ou) macula OK, RNFL wnl, double humps+
• 2023-05-02 Sonography - joint soft tissue
  • Finding:
    • Location: left side back around scapula inferior border
    • A well-defined, spindle shape, hypoechoic mass, size in 2.90.92.3 cm, within muscle layer, non-increased Doppler signal with slightly compressive
  • Impression And Suggestions:
    • Favored lipoma over left side back area
• 2023-04-13 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Finding:
    • Motor nerve conduction study
      • Prolonged latency with normal MNCV and normal CMAP amplitudes in the right median nerve.
      • Normal motor nerve conduction study in the left median nerve, and bilateral ulnar nerves.
    • F-wave
      • Normal F wave latencies in the bilateral ulnar nerves.
      • Increased F wave latency in the bilateral median nerves.
    • Sensory nerve conduction study
      • Normal sensory nerve conduction study in the bilateral ulnar and bilateral superficial radial nerves.
      • Prolonged sensory peak latency with slowed SNCV but normal SNCV amplitude in the right median nerve (4D-wrist,and midpalm-wrist segments).
      • Prolonged sensory peak latency with normal SNCV and normal SNCV amplitude in the right median nerve (1D-wrist segment) and left median nerve (midpalm-wrist segment).
      • Prolonged sensory peak latency with slowed SNCV and normal SNCV amplitude in the left median nerve (4D-wrist segment).
      • The combined sensory index of right hand is 3.9 ms
      • The combined sensory index of left hand is 2.4 ms
  • Conclusion:
    • Right sensorimotor median neuropathy at wrist level, demyelinating type.
    • Left sensory median neuropathy at wrist level, demyelinating type.

[consultation]

• 2025-03-20 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for skin rash with itchy at abdomen and left arm, suspect Scabies
    • This is a 66 years old female with the past history of 1) Myelodysplastic disease, with thrombocytopenia and anemia, status post Vidaza since 2024/10/18. 2) Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 1, status post blood transfusion. 3) Sicca syndrome, status post Plaquenil, and OPD follow-up.
    • According to the patient’s statement, she has been suffering general weakness, abdominal pain and vomit after food intake for 4 days, so she came to OPD for help. Due to poor condition, so she was transferred to ED treatment. At ER, the vital signs showed BP:101/55mmHg; PR:148/min; BT:37.7’C; RR:20/min; Conscious: E4V5M6 SpO2:96%. The lab results showed anemia, thrombocytopenia, so gave blood transfusion. The lab of CRP level up to 19.9mg/dl, and Abdomen CT revealed mild wall thickening at the proximal ascending colon, the differential diagnosis includes colitis. So Antibiotic with Brosym for infectin control.
    • Under the impression of suspect enterocolitis, she was admitted for further evaulation and management.
    • The patient suffered from skin rash with itchy at abdomen and left arm, suspect Scabies, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • severe itchy erythematous papules on inguinal areas, pubic area, abdomen, axillae and arms.
    • Impression: scabies
    • Suggestion:
      • Ulex cream: Apply to the entire body below the neck, reapply after 24 hours, and wash off 48 hours later.
        
      • Jaline lotion: Apply to the entire body below the neck, wash off after 24 hours, and repeat for 3 consecutive days. Repeat the same treatment once after 7 days.
      • Oral antihistamine may be considered for itch relief.
      • Contact isolation.
      • Please arrange my OPD f/u when discharge.
• 2024-12-31 Nephrology
  • Q
    • The patient had a history of MDS and sicca syndrome. She was just discharged from our CRS ward becuase of hemorrhoids and chronic anal fissure status post hemorrhoidectomy with lateral internal sphincterotomy on 2024/12/17. After discharge, she still presented with lower abdominal pain and local painful sensation over anus for 2 days. Under the tentative diagnosis of lower abdominal pain. Propable post hemorrhoidectomy with lateral internal sphincterotomy wound with 2nd infection, the patient was admitted for further evaluation and treatment after detailed examinations and history taking at our ER.
    • The symptoms of anal pain and abdominal pain were stable after medication treatment. However, the patient complained about bilateral legs edema since admission. Legs edema over bilateral feet and extend to thigh, both 2+. We administered albumin with diuretics but it was not effective. We’ve like to consulted you for evaluation about her legs edema.
  • A
    • We visited the patient at the bedside and evaluated her condition. Her consciousness was clear, speech was coherent and ADL fully independent. She complained of rapidly worsening bilateral lower limb edema over the past 2 days. Otherwise, she did not complain of any discomfort or distress.
    • Physical examination showed severe bilateral pretibial and pedal pitting edema (3~4+).
    • O
      • 2024/12/25 2D cardiac sonography: (LVEF:67.4%) Adequate LV and RV systolic function at resting state.
      • Lab
        • 2024-12-25 TSH 4.001 uIU/mL
          
        • 2024-12-25 Free-T4 1.57 ng/dL
          
        • 2024-12-23 Albumin(BCG) 2.4 g/dL
          
        • 2024-12-20 BUN 13 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-12-20 Creatinine 0.47 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-12-09 ALT 6 U/L
          
        • 2024-12-09 AST 9 U/L
          
        • 2024-12-03 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
          
        • 2024-12-02 HBsAg Nonreactive
          
        • 2024-12-02 PR3 Negative IU/ml
          
        • 2024-12-02 MPO Negative
          
        • 2024-12-02 Anti-ds DNA Antibody ＜0.6 IU/ml
          
        • 2024-12-02 ANA Negative
          
        • 2024-12-02 RF ＜10 IU/mL
          
        • 2024-12-02 C3 129.9 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-12-02 C4 48.6 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-12-20 General urine examination
          
        • 2024-12-20 PRO 1+
          
        • 2024-12-20 OB 1+
          
        • 2024-12-20 Sediment-RBC 3-5 /HPF
          
    • Our impressions are as follows:
      • Hypoalbuminemia and generalized edema, r/o proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome
    • Our advices are as follows:
      • Arrange renal sonogram for assessment of chronic kidney changes
      • Check spot urine Protein/Creatinine ratio to quantify proteinuria
      • Discontinue the use of NSAID unless absolutely necessary
    • Please be assured that we will continue to follow up on this patient. Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance.
• 2024-12-30 Integrative Medicine
  • Q
    • The symptoms of anal pain and abdominal pain were stable after medication treatment. However, the patient complained about bilateral leg edema since admission. We administered albumin with diuretics but it was niot effective. We’ve like to consulted you for evaluation about her legs edema if it was associated with MDS.
  • A
    • I have reviewed the patient’s history and laboratory data. I just saw patient a few minutes ago. Here are my suggestions:
      • Consult a nephrologist to evaluate for possible nephrotic syndrome (autoimmune-related?).
      • Consult the Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (AIR) department for further evaluation of the elevated anti-Ro (132).
      • For the underlying MPN/MDS with RAEB, continue with best supportive care, including Antibiotics for infection control. Blood transfusions to manage anemia and thrombocytopenia.
      • If needed, I am available to take over the case. Can transfer bed in place.
• 2024-12-24 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This afternoon, we detected tachycardia for about 160-180 bpm with irregular heartbeat. The patient complained about palpitation and it relieved after resting for a while. 12-lead EKG showed normal sinus rhythm. However, telometry still showed atrial fibrilaltion on and off.
    • The patient has no any history of heart disease, and it is the first episode of this symptoms. We’ve like to consult you for evaluate her consition and if she need any treatment.
  • A
    • This y/o female patient is a case of MDS and sicca syndrome. She received hemorrhoidectomy on 2024/12/17. After operation, persistent abdominal pain was comlpained, and she was admitted to GI ward again for suspected post hemorrhoidectomy with wound infection. After admission, intermittent tachycardia was detected. The EKG monitor showed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Now we are consulted.
    • O
      • 20241224 EKG: sinus rhythm with heart arte 99 BPM
      • Lab
        • Na 2024-12-23 133
          
        • CRP 2024-12-23 22.3
          
        • Albumin (BCG) 2024-12-23 2.4
          
        • K 2024-12-23 3.5
          
        • WBC 2024-12-23 4.47
          
        • RBC 2024-12-23 3.06
          
        • HGB 2024-12-23 9.2
          
        • HCT 2024-12-23 26.6
          
        • MCV 2024-12-23 86.9
          
        • MCH 2024-12-23 30.1
          
        • MCHC 2024-12-23 34.6
          
        • PLT 2024-12-23 47
          
        • RDW-CV 2024-12-23 14.2
          
        • Band 2024-12-23 1.3
          
        • Neutrophil 2024-12-23 12.7
          
        • Lymphocyte 2024-12-23 26.6
          
        • Monocyte 2024-12-23 21.5
          
        • Eosinophil 2024-12-23 0.0
          
        • Basophil 2024-12-23 0.0
          
        • Metamyelocyte 2024-12-23 29.1
          
        • Blast 2024-12-23 6.3
          
        • Atypical Lymphocyte 2024-12-23 2.5
          
    • Impression:
      • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
      • MDS with thrombocytopenia and anemia
      • Post hemorrhoidectomy with suspected wound infection
    • Suggestion:
      • Please get document EKG for paroxysmal Af.
      • Please propafenone 1# BID for Af rhythm control.
      • Check baseline thyroid function.
      • Arrange echocardiography to evaluate LV function and possible intracardiac thrombus.
      • NOAC is not suitable at present due to marked thrombocytoepnia.
• 2024-12-24 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • The patient had a history of MDS and sicca syndrome. She was just discharged from our CRS ward becuase of hemorrhoids and chronic anal fissure status post hemorrhoidectomy with lateral internal sphincterotomy on 2024/12/17. After discharge, she still presented with lower abdominal pain and local painful sensation over anus for 2 days. Hence the patient was brought to our ER for evaluation and management. An examination of the patient’s chest and abdomen in the ER showed clear breath sound,no wheezing,no crackles,soft and flat, diffuse abdomen tenderness,rebound tenderness, pale conjuctiva,no icteric sclera. A series of examinations including blood routine, blood biochemistry, cultures, urine routine and image were performed.
    • CT of the abdomen showed Wall thickening of lower rectum; hyperplasia of left adrenal gland; some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions; gallbladder stone. Under the tentative diagnosis of lower abdominal pain. Propable post hemorrhoidectomy with lateral internal sphincterotomy wound with 2nd infection, the patient was admitted for further evaluation and treatment after detailed examinations and history taking at our ER. At ward, we administered antibiotics with cefotaxime and metronidazole and symptom relievers. The patientstill complained about anal pain. We’ve like to consult you for evaluate her post-surgical condition.
  • A
    • The patient had undergone hemorrhoidectomy on 2024/12/17 and was discharged on 2024/12/18 under stable condition.
    • Wound: In healing process, no bleeding, discharge, dehesence.
    • Recommendation:
      • Current analgesics should be enough, add Dynastat if patient agreed on cash medication
      • Education on warm water sitz bath, for relaxing of anal sphincter and relief anal pain
      • OPD follow up
• 2024-11-14 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • The urinalysis showed pyuria and bacteriuria. The CXR film revealed no active lung lesion. The abdomen CT scan was performed in ED for abdominal pain survey, and revealed left adrenal hyperplasia, in regression. Gallstone. COVID-19, Flu A/B rapid antigen screen tests all showed negative result. Under the impression of UTI, suspect sinusitis, she was admitted to our INF ward for further evaluation and management. 
    • Sinuses x-ray was checked and suspect acute sinusitis. So we need your consult for evaluation and survey. thank a lot
  • A
    • S:
      • clear rhinorrhea for 2-3 weeks, when cold air exposure
      • PND, mild sticky rhinorrhea for days
      • Nasal obstruction(-)
      • mild sore throat noted today
      • fever(+) subsided now
      • UTI also diagnosed at ER
    • O:
      • Oral cavity and oropharynx: fair, Gr I tonsils, no pus coating, no uvula deviation
      • no obvious signs of orbital complication of sinusitis currently
      • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
      • mild crust in bil nasal cavity, mild mucopus
      • mild ant nasal septum erosion with mild blood discharge
    • A: Acute sinusitis, improved
    • Plan:
      • culture done
      • keep antibiotic treatment
      • please rule out other infection source
      • well education about airway issue and the proper management of epistaxis
      • ENT OPD f/u

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-22 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Prescription x3
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC 28D
    • Artelac Eye Drops (methylhydroxypropylcellulose) QID OU 28D
    • Tie Shr Shu Pap (flurbiprofen 40mg/patch) 1# QD EXT 28D
• 2024-12-17 ~ 2024-12-19 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hemorrhoids and chronic anal fissure status post hemorrhoidectomy with lateral internal sphincterotomy on 2024/12/17
    • Myelodysplastic disease, not classified
    • Refractory anemia with excess of blasts
    • Sicca syndrome
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Rheumatism
  • CC
    • Anal pain while defecation for 1-2 weeks, anal bleeding noted.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 66 yeras old female patient, has underlying diseases of MDS with RAEB, Sicca syndrome, with regular medication control and follow up at our AIR and Hematology OPD. At recently diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) with refractory anemia with excess of blast (RAEB) in 2024/09, with Vidaza therapy twice on 2024/10/18 and 2024/11/04.
    • She suffered from anal protruding mass for years without any discomfort. This time, anal pain while defecation for 1-2 weeks, anal bleeding noted. She visited our CRS outpatient department for help, digital rectal examination showed no blood on the finger nor palpable mass in the distance of finger length. Anoscopy revealed normal color stool, normal rectal mucosa, prolapsed hemorrhoid and posterior anal fissure.
    • After discussing with the patient, hemorrhoidectomy and lateral internal sphincterotomy was arranged. The surgical risks, such as post operative hemorrhage and wound infection were explained to the patient and she understood the risks. She was admitted for further management and post-op care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 66 years old female patient was a case of chronic anal fissure and hemorrhoids. She admitted on 2024/12/17 and lateral internal sphincterotomy with hemorrhoidectomy (laser assisted) was performed on the days of admission. Dizziness with hypotension was noted with medications given. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. She was discharged on 2024/12/19 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Nilasen (betahistine 24mg) 1# BID 5D for dizziness after using Naldebain (dinalbuphine sebacate)
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# PRNQ8H 12D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID 12D
    • Roumin (prochlorperazien laleate 5mg) 1# TID 5D for N/V after using Naldebain (dinalbuphine sebacate)
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI
• 2024-11-14 ~ 2024-11-22 POMR Infectious Diseases Peng MingYe
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Moraxella species bacteremia
    • Acute sinusitis
    • Urinary tract infection (urine culture: Mixed growth)
    • Myelodysplastic disease, not classified
    • Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 1
    • Sicca syndrome
  • CC
    • Fever developed with chills for 2 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This 66 y/o female patient, has underlying diseases of MDS with RAEB, Sicca syndrome, with regular medication control and follow up at our AIR and Hematology OPD. She also had history of internal hemorrhoid and UTI. She was recently diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome(MDS) with refractory anemia with excess of blast (RAEB) in 2024/09, with Vidaza therapy twice on 2024/10/18 and 2024/11/01.
    • This time, fever developed with chills, accompanied with palpitation, epigastric pain, headache, and running nose. Otherwise, there was no UTI symptoms, diarrhea, dysuria, nausea or vomit. TOCC history was unremarkable. Due to the fever, she came to our ED for help midnight 0AM of Nov 13. At ED, vital signs showed as BP:123/64; HR:164/min; BT:38.9’C; 呼吸:18/min; Con’s:E4V5M6, SpO2:95%. The laboratory data showed anemia Hgb 7.0, normal white count with blast 4.0%, elevated CRP level (12.9). Urinalysis showed pyuria and bacteriuria. The CXR film revealed no active lung lesion. The abdomen CT scan was performed at ED for abdominal pain survey, and revealed left adrenal hyperplasia, in regression. Gallstone. Rapid COVID-19 and Flu A/B antigen screen tests all showed negative result.
    • Under the impression of UTI, suspect sinusitis, she was admitted to our INF ward for further evaluation and management on 2024-11-14. 
  • Course of inpatiet treatment
    • After admission, the patient received empirical antibiotic with Brosym for UTI and sinusitis treatment.
    • Sinusitis x-ray was checked and Otolaryngologist was consulted on 2024-11-14 for sinusitis survey.
    • Previous regular outpatient clinic medications were continued.
    • Lab data rechecked on 2024/11/14 showed lower Hemoglobin with Hb 6.7, high CRP level 12 still noted that transfusion LPRBC 2 unit (2024/11/15-16) was arranged and contact Hematology Dr Yang by order support care and OPD follow up.
    • Antibiotic Brosym was changed to Sintrix on 2024/11/15 for prevention bleeding. Pain control with acetaminophen.
    • Urine culture showed Mixed growth. Fever up after transfusion, antibiotic Sintrix was changed to Cravit iv on 2024/11/15 afternoon and collected of blood culture one set again with pending report. Collected of the one blood culture on 2024/11/13 showed Moraxella spp then added Flumarin for therapy.
    • Lab data rechecked on 2024/11/18 showed higher CRP level 16, leukopenia with white count 2820 (ANC 423), and thrombocytopenia with PLT from 129000 down to 98000.
    • Nasal pus culture showed Corynebacterium spp. Persistent fever and suspect phlebitis were noted, antibiotic Cravit was changed to Taigexyn on 2024/11/18 for cover MRSA treatment.
    • Flumarin was changed to Doxycycline po on 2024/11/19 for atypical infection therapy.
    • Steroid iv was given on 2024/11/19-21 for persistent fever suspect autoimmunity related therapy then fever subside quickly.
    • Rechecked lab data again on 2024/11/22 showed CRP level from 16.6 down to 2.2, but leukopenia and thrombocytopenia still noted.
    • General condition got much stable and improvement, that there was no more fever. Patient can be discharged on 2024-11-22, with oral Taigexyn back home. Hematology/INF OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Taigexyn (nemonoxacin 250mg) 2# QDAC 7D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2024-09-26 ~ 2024-09-27 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Anemia, pending of bone marrow report
    • Sicca syndrome, unspecified
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • Other myositis, unspecified site
    • Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
    • Other autoimmune hemolytic anemias
    • Rheumatism, unspecified
  • CC
    • anemia for bone marrow.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is 66-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with normocytic anemia. History of sicca syndrome, regular follow at our Rhuma OPD. We examined the myeloma profile in OPD but had no specific findings. She also acompany with stomach discomfort off and on for days. Therefore, she was admitted to the hospital for a bone marrow examination to check for bone marrow disease.   - Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, insomnia with xanax 0.5# hs. Anemia with bone marrow work-up and pending of pathology.
    • Abdominal discomfort with Padalin 100mg/tab (Mebeverine), Sunpylon 50mg/tab (Sulpiride), Strocaine, Nexium (by self-payment).
    • Hypomagnesemia with MgSO4 1amp for 2days.
    • Blood transfusion as LPRBC 2U on 2024/09/26, 2024/09/27.
    • Follow stool iFOB and transferritin were negative.
    • With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/09/27 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 8D
• 2024-07-31 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Prescription x3
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC 28D
    • Artelac Eye Drops (methylhydroxypropylcellulose) QID OU 28D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# BIDAC 14D
• 2024-03-22, 2023-12-19, SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Prescription x3
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC 28D
    • Artelac Eye Drops (methylhydroxypropylcellulose) QID OU 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QOD 28D

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-14 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg 3min SC D1-3
• 2025-03-05 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg 3min SC D1-7
• 2024-11-04 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg 3min SC D1-3
• 2024-10-18 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 100mg 3min SC D1-3

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-15

The 66-year-old female patient has a known history of myelodysplastic syndrome with refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB), which appears to have evolved into acute myeloid leukemia (AML) around 2025-02-24 as evidenced by a transient blast surge to 38.0% (CBC 2025-02-24). Although this blast count subsequently decreased, it surged again to 26.9% on 2025-04-14, confirming AML transformation (WHO criteria: blasts ≥20%). Her clinical condition is further complicated by progressive pancytopenia, severe hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, renal over-clearance (likely due to cachexia), high inflammatory markers (CRP up to 23.7 mg/dL on 2025-04-11), suspected enterocolitis (CT 2025-02-24), pruritic skin lesions due to scabies, and possible relative adrenal hyperfunction (ACTH 99.0 pg/mL and cortisol 33.17 µg/dL on 2025-04-12). She remains functionally ECOG PS 2 and afebrile as of 2025-04-15 morning (VS 2025-04-15 08:58).

Problem 1. AML Transformation from MDS

• Objective
  • Sudden increase in blast count from 14.0% (CBC 2025-01-24) to 38.0% (CBC 2025-02-24), later fluctuating: 4.1% (2025-04-11), rising again to 26.9% (CBC 2025-04-14).
  • Bone marrow pathology (2024-09-27): MPN with excess blasts, CD34+ 8%, MPO 40–50%, consistent with evolving MDS/MPN.
    
  • Vidaza (azacitidine) treatments: initiated 2024-10-18, irregularly continued, most recently on 2025-04-14 D1–3.
• Assessment
  • She meets the diagnostic threshold for AML (≥20% blasts) by WHO criteria.
  • The re-elevation of blasts despite azacitidine suggests disease progression and hypomethylating agent (HMA) resistance.
  • Persistent pancytopenia supports marrow failure, likely due to leukemic infiltration.
• Recommendation
  • Hematology should confirm AML subtype via repeat marrow biopsy with flow cytometry and cytogenetics.
  • Assess eligibility for low-intensity regimens (e.g., venetoclax + azacitidine) considering her ECOG PS.
  • If palliative intent prevails, optimize transfusion support and infection control.

Problem 2. Pancytopenia with Severe Thrombocytopenia and Anemia

• Objective
  • PLT: persistently low (e.g., 24 ×10^3/uL on 2025-04-14; nadir 14 ×10^3/uL on 2025-04-07).
    
  • HGB: worsening (6.8 g/dL on 2025-03-14; 7.9 g/dL on 2025-04-14).
    
  • WBC: low (1.80 ×10^3/uL on 2025-04-14), neutropenia (8.7%), and persistent immature forms.
• Assessment
  • Likely secondary to leukemic marrow replacement.
  • Transfusion-dependent status noted, ongoing anemia-related fatigue and infection vulnerability.
  • Platelet recovery appears blunted despite Vidaza cycles, suggesting irreversible marrow exhaustion or AML dominance.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain transfusion thresholds: HGB ≥8 g/dL, PLT ≥10–20 ×10^3/uL depending on symptoms.
  • Avoid invasive procedures unless absolutely necessary.
  • Monitor for signs of bleeding or transfusion reactions.

Problem 3. Hyponatremia with Hypoalbuminemia and Cachexia

• Objective
  • Sodium consistently low (Na 128 mmol/L on 2025-04-14; as low as 128–130 mmol/L since 2025-03).
    
  • Albumin dropped to 2.2 g/dL (2025-04-14).
    
  • Creatinine <0.2 mg/dL, eGFR >300 (2025-04-14): suggests decreased muscle mass and overestimation of renal clearance.
• Assessment
  • Hyponatremia likely multifactorial: malnutrition, inflammation (CRP 23.7 mg/dL on 2025-04-11), SIADH (possible from leukemic cytokine release or occult infection), and low protein state.
  • Overclearance of creatinine → masked renal insufficiency risk.
  • Hypoalbuminemia may exacerbate edema and drug pharmacokinetics.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor sodium trend, consider checking serum osmolality, urine sodium to evaluate SIADH vs. other etiologies.
  • Add protein support (TPN contains amino acids; ensure adequate energy-to-nitrogen ratio).
  • Avoid fluid overload and use isotonic saline cautiously.

Problem 4. Possible Relative Hypercortisolism

• Objective
  • ACTH: 99.0 pg/mL (2025-04-12)
    
  • Cortisol: 33.17 µg/dL (2025-04-12)
    
  • No recent steroid use recorded; vital signs relatively stable (VS 2025-04-15).
• Assessment
  • These values are elevated and suggest activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, possibly in response to physiological stress (infection, leukemia, cachexia).
  • There is no cushingoid appearance or glucose elevation noted.
  • Could also be related to occult adrenal hyperplasia (CT 2024-08-09; CT 2024-12-20).
• Recommendation
  • No immediate intervention needed unless signs of cortisol excess (e.g., hyperglycemia, delirium).
  • Reassess if mental status worsens or unexplained hypertension develops.
  • If persistent, consider low-dose dexamethasone suppression test post-stabilization.

Problem 5. Infectious Inflammation and Scabies

• Objective
  • CRP elevated up to 23.7 mg/dL (2025-04-11), persistent low-grade fever previously.
  • U/A (2025-04-11): OB 2+, RBC ≥100/HPF, bacteriuria, +/- proteinuria.
  • Scabies diagnosed by dermatology (2025-03-20); treated with topical Ulex and Jaline.
• Assessment
  • Likely subclinical infection or inflammation related to skin/urinary tract or leukemic mucosal breaches.
  • UTI possible but not florid; no systemic deterioration noted.
  • High CRP might also reflect leukemic activity.
• Recommendation
  • Continue supportive antibiotics if clinically warranted.
  • Repeat urine culture only if fever recurs or urinary symptoms emerge.
  • Reapply topical anti-scabetic agents as directed; monitor for secondary bacterial infection.

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[lab data]

2024-12-17 HSV 1+2 IgM Negative
2024-12-17 HSV 1+2 IgM Value <0.50 Index
2024-12-16 AMA Negative
2024-12-16 ASMA Negative
2024-12-16 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable

2024-12-14 ANCA IU/ml
2024-12-14 PR3 Negative IU/ml
2024-12-14 PR3 Value <0.6 IU/ml
2024-12-14 MPO Negative
2024-12-14 MPO Value 0.2 IU/ml

2024-12-14 EB VCA IgM Negative Index
2024-12-14 EB VCA IgM Value 0.7 Index

2024-12-13 IgG (blood) 1383 mg/dL

2024-12-13 Anti-HAV IgM Nonreactive
2024-12-13 Anti-HAV IgM Value 0.30 S/CO

2024-12-13 CMV IgM Nonreactive
2024-12-13 CMV IgM Value 0.22 Index

2024-12-05 FLT3/ITD (BM) Undetectable
2024-12-05 NPM1 (qual) (BM) Undetectable
2024-12-05 JAK2 mutation (quan) 0.00 %
2024-12-05 BCR／abl (qual) Undetectable
2024-12-02 MPO stain Positive(2+)
2024-12-02 CAE stain Positive
2024-12-02 ANAE stain Positive
2024-11-29 LAP Stain 84 score

2024-11-29 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-11-29 HBsAg (Value) 0.32 S/CO

2024-11-29 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-11-29 Anti-HBc-Value 4.13 S/CO

2024-11-29 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-11-29 Anti-HCV Value 0.19 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2025-04-03 CT - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Splenomegaly with focal low attenuation r/o infarct.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Liver cysts (up to 9mm).
    • Small patchy densities (up to 1.2cm) in bil. basal lungs.
    • Duodenal diverticulum.
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2025-04-01 16:21 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Marked ST abnormality, possible anteroseptal subendocardial injury
  • Prolonged QT
• 2025-04-01 11:56 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
• 2025-03-20 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Hypocellularity with increased monocytes, suspect leukemia, see description
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Hypocellularity for his age, 10-20%
    • M/E ratio about 2/1, hypoplasia of myeloid and erythroid series
    • Hypoplasia of megakaryocyte
    • No increase of CD34(+) blast and about 5% of CD117(+) nucleated cells
    • 50-60% of CD163(+) monocytes
    • According to histopathologic findings and clinical history, residual myeloid leukemia is suspected. Please correlate with bone marrow smears for conclusive diagnosis.
    • Note - Immunohistochemical stains:
      • MPO: positive for myeloid series
      • CD71: positive for erythroid series
      • CD61: positive for megakaryocytes
      • CD117: positive for blast
      • CD34: positive for blast
      • CD163: positive for monocytes
• 2025-03-18 Pathology - fissure/fistula
  • Skin, perianal,, fistulectomy — Perianal fistula with abscess
  • Section shows 1 piece(s) of cutaneous-colonic junctional tissue with one fistula surrounded by necrotic abscess material, acute and chronic inflammation.
• 2025-02-24 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — compatible with acute myeloid leukemia
  • Sections show 60-90 % cellularity. The M/E ratio is about 8/1 - 6/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 0-6/HPF. The CD117-positive blasts is about 5-10% of all nucleated cells. The granulocytic lineage reveals dysplasia. The immunohistochemical stain of CD34 is negative.
• 2025-02-18 Optical Coherence Tomography
  • OD : tesslated,DR(-), C/D:0.2
  • OS : tesslated,DR(-), C/D:0.2
• 2025-01-10 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — Acute myeloid leukemia
  • Section shows hypercellular bone marrow for age (>90%) with 7:1 of M:E ratio. CD117 highlights blasts (≤5%). Erythroid precursors are decreased. Megakaryocytes are present. CD163 highlights nucleated cells (about 60%).
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD71 (+ at erythroid cells), MPO (+), CD34 (-), CD61 (+ at megakaryocytes), CD138 (focal+, 1%), TdT (-).
• 2025-01-10 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-12-27 CXR
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via left forearm.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be pleura effusion?
  • Increased lung markings on right lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-12-28 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia
    • Note: Immunohistochemical stains:
      • MPO: positive for myeloid series
      • CD117: positive for blast
      • CD34: positive for blast
      • CD163: positive for histiocyte
      • CD61: positive for megakaryocyte
      • CD71: positive for erythroid serie
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Hypercellularity for his age, > 90%
    • M/E ratio about 7-8/1, hyperplasia of myeloid series and hypoplasia of erythroid series
    • Adequate megakaryocytes with focal mononucleation and small size
    • CD34(+) blast cells < 1%, CD117(+) blast cells < 5%
    • About 70% of nucleated cells positive for CD163
    • According to clinical information and histopathologic finding, it is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia. Please correlate with smear finding and genetic analysis.
• 2024-11-28 CT - abdomen
  • Without contrast Abdomen CT showed
    • Splenomegaly with focal low density change was noted.
    • A small cystic lesion in the segment 6 of the liver.
  • IMP:
    • Splenomegaly with focal low density change
• 2024-11-28 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-28 ~ 2025-01-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Karyotype: 47-49, XY, +Y, +Y, +8[cp8]/46,XY[6] acute myeloid leukemia. BCR/abL & FLT3/ITD: Wildtype.
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hyperuricemia & chronic renal failure
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
    • One erythematous, indurated plaque over right subclavian area, should r/o leukemia cutis
  • CC
    • fever with dyspnea on 2024/11/27
  • Present illness history
    • The 64-year-old man was transferred from Cardinal Tien Hospital, XinDian, on account of marked leukocytosis with severe anemia and thrombocytopenia with fever. This time, he suffered from dizziness for 1-2 weeks ago without treatment. Sudden onest of dyspnea, fever without chills and cough without sputum were developed on 2024/11/27 and visited to Cardinal Tien Hospital for aid and transferred to our ER on 2024/11/28.
    • At arrival to ER, the laboratory showed Neutrophil = 8.0%, Lymphocyte = 11.0 %, Monocyte = 17.0 %, Myelocyte = 4.0 %, Blast = 54.0 %, Bilirubin direct = 4.05 mg/dL, DBI/TBI = 68.99 %, Bilirubin total = 5.87 mg/dL, Albumin (BCG) = 4.0 g/dL, Alkaline phosphatase = 317 U/L, LDH = 2080 U/L, CRP = 9.7 mg/dL, Glucose (serum) = 127 mg/dL, K = 2.8 mmol/L, Creatinine = 2.14 mg/dL, eGFR = 33.13 ml/min/1.73m^2, ALT = 70 U/L, Uric Acid = 10.4 mg/dL, WBC = 75.71 x10^3/uL, HGB = 8.0 g/dL, PLT = 30 *10^3/uL.
    • The abdominal CT revealed marked splenomegaly. Under the impression of leukemia. He was admitted for Bone marro exam plus cytogenetic, flow cytometry, FLT3/ITD, NPM, bcr-abl and histochemistry.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, bone marrow was performed on 2024/11/28 and report was pending.
    • Hydration and antibiotic with Cefim were administered for leukocytosis and infection control.
    • Feburic was added due to hyperuricemia & chronic renal failure.
    • Owing to disease progression was noted and we explained his poor condition to his family’s and on critical.
    • Bone marrow proved Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia and Immunohistochemical stains: MPO positive for myeloid series, CD117 positive for blast, CD34 positive for blast, CD163 positive for histiocyte, CD61 positive for megakaryocyte, CD71 positive for erythroid serie. Karyotype: 47-49, XY, +Y, +Y, +8[cp8]/46,XY[6]
    • Vemlidy 1# po qd was addd due to anti-Hbc positive.
    • Family meeting was done on 2024/12/05.
    • Chemotherapy with 7+3 (Daunoblastina x 3 days on 2024/12/6 to 2024/12/08 & Cytosar x 7 days) on 2024/12/06 to 2024/12/12, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Isolation for neutropenia stage. Frequency blood transfusion during hospitalization. Oral antibiotic with Cravit was added for preventive neutropenia treatment .
    • One erythematous, indurated plaque over right subclavian area was found and dermatologist was consulted for further evaluation and advisted to arrange skin biopsy on 2025/01/02 afternoon on call then DC.
    • Fever without chills was noted and septic work-up was done and antibiotic with Cefim was given. The blood culture x 2 yielded no growth for 5 days aerobically & anaerobically.
    • Intravenous KCl + Const-K were given for hypokalemia. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was given on 2024/12/30. The laboratory recoved to normal range. He was discharged on 2025/01/03 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg 10mEq) 1# QD 2D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if BT > 38’C or pain
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosap[ride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • tetracycline ointment TID EXT 7D for skin wound

[consultation]

• 2025-03-10 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • for anal hard lesion & anal abscess evaluation
    • This 65-year-old man, a patient of AML S/P chemotherapy. He complaind of anal hard lesion & anal abscess for days. We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • For evaluate his anal condition..
    • P:
      • Please sent the patient to CRS OPD for anoscopy on 2025/03/11 morning (Tuesday, 212 room, 09:10-12:30am) if suitable
      • Please inform us if any problems
• 2024-12-24 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for a blood blister lesion at right subclavian in this morning.
    • This 65-year-old man, a patient of AML S/P C/T. This time, a blood blister lesion at right subclavian was found on 2024/12/24 morning. We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • CC:
      • Skin lesion over right subclavian for one day
    • Skin finding:
      • One erythematous, indurated plaque over right subclavian area
      • No itchy, no tenderness
    • Imp:
      • should r/o leukemia cutis
    • Plan:
      • Arrange skin biopsy on 2025/01/02 thursday afternoon on call
      • Correct blood hemogram as your expertise before skin biopsy
• 2024-12-12 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • For abnormal liver chemistry
    • He came for leukocytosis with severe anemia and thrombocytopenia with fever
    • Medical history:
      • Hypertension for one month with medication treatment at LMD
      • Hepatitis B carrier (present since military service), currently controlled with Vemlidy.
    • The patient on 2024/12/11 had mild exertionak dyspnea, but fever no pain no nausea, no vomiting, he experienced Daunoblastina x 3 days on 2024/12/06 to 2024/12/08 & Cytosar x 7 days on 2024/12/06 to 2024/12/12,
    • However the ALT elevate to 321 today (2024/12/12) and mild abdominal distension, has a sensation of impending diarrhea.
    • Lab on 2024-12-12
      • ANC:110, HB:6.7 PLT:65000 => LPRBC 2U
      • ALT: 240 (12/09) => 321 (12/12) => chemotherpay side effect???
      • AST: 122 (12/09) => 108 (12/12)
      • TB: 2.05 (12/09) => 1.94 (12/12)
      • We need your expertise for abnomral liver
  • A
    • This is a 65-year-old male who was admitted due to acute leukemia. We are consulted for abnormal liver tests.
    • Lab
      • 2024-12-12 ALT 321 U/L
        
      • 2024-12-12 AST 108 U/L
        
      • 2024-12-12 Bilirubin total 1.94 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-12-09 ALT 240 U/L
        
      • 2024-12-09 AST 122 U/L
        
      • 2024-12-09 Bilirubin total 2.05 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-12-06 ALT 88 U/L
        
      • 2024-12-06 AST 70 U/L
        
      • 2024-12-06 Bilirubin total 2.61 mg/dL
        
    • Impression
      • Acute cholestatic hepatitis, suspect leukemia related, r/o viral infection, medication related
      • Resolved HBV
    • Recommendation
      • Check r-GT, Anti HAV IgM, Cytomegalovirus IgM, EB VCA IgM, HSV IgM 1+2
      • Check ANA, ASMA (smooth muscle), AMA(mitochondrial), IgG, ANCA
      • If follow up lab showed elevating bilirubin or ALT level, arrange liver MRI to rule out infiltrative diseases
      • Regular follow up AST, ALT, bilirubin, PT, APTT, Alk-p, r-GT, albumin, ammonia

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-10 - cytarabine 30mg/m2 54mg SC D1-7 (low dose Ara-C with oral Venclexta (venetoclax) 100mg QDCC)

• 2025-02-27 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 77mg NS 100mL 30min D1-2 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 172mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2025-01-10 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 80mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 179mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7

• 2024-12-06 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 62mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 92mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7 (TBI 2.61 => Daunoblastina 75%, Cytosar 50%)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7

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2025-04-14

The patient is a 65-year-old man with AML undergoing multiple cycles of chemotherapy (including standard 7+3 and low-dose cytarabine regimens). Despite transient reductions in blast counts and initial marrow hypocellularity, refractory/residual disease persists. His clinical course is complicated by persistent cytopenias (especially thrombocytopenia), intermittent febrile episodes with elevated inflammatory markers, progressive hepatocellular enzyme elevations, and electrolyte disturbances. The latest marrow biopsy (2025-03-20) suggests residual AML, and CBC trends as of 2025-04-14 continue to show pancytopenia with ANC < 500, Hgb ~8.0, and PLT < 30×10³/uL. He also developed anal abscess (2025-03-18 pathology) and hepatotoxicity possibly related to chemotherapy.

Problem 1. Persistent Cytopenia and Residual AML

• Objective
  • CBCs from 2025-04-01 to 2025-04-14 show WBC 0.75–11.37 ×10³/uL, Hgb fluctuating between 6.1–9.1 g/dL, and PLT consistently <60 ×10³/uL, most recently 26 ×10³/uL (2025-04-14).
    
  • Blasts persist on peripheral smear (e.g., 17% on 2025-04-10; 4.3% on 2025-04-02).
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy on 2025-03-20 showed hypocellularity (10–20%) with 5% CD117(+) blasts, dysplastic granulocytic lineage, and high monocyte fraction (50–60% CD163+), suggesting residual AML.
    
  • Cytarabine 30mg/m² SC was resumed on 2025-04-10 (D1-7).
• Assessment
  • The patient has refractory AML not in morphologic remission despite multiple induction/consolidation regimens.
    
  • Persistent cytopenias with recovery failure and residual blasts indicate incomplete leukemia control.
    
  • Platelets and neutrophils have not adequately recovered, placing him at continued risk of bleeding and infection.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Venclexta (venetoclax) + low dose cytarabine regimen.
  • Re-evaluate molecular profile for eligibility of salvage regimens (e.g., IDH1/2, TP53 status if not already done. FLT3/ITD, FLT3-D835 undetectable in 2024-12).
    
  • Consider repeat marrow biopsy post-cycle to reassess disease response.
    
  • Supportive care: Maintain prophylactic antimicrobials, platelet transfusion threshold >10–20K, RBC transfusion if Hgb <7–8.

Problem 2. Febrile Episodes with Infection Risk

• Objective
  • Elevated CRP (e.g., 27.5 mg/dL on 2025-04-01), with PCT 2.49 ng/mL on 2025-04-04 suggests recent bacterial infection.
    
  • On Cefim (cefepime) 1g IV Q8H from 2025-04-09 to 2025-04-16.
    
  • UA on 2025-04-01 showed proteinuria 2+, bacteria 3+, and RBCs 6–9/HPF → probable urinary source.
    
  • Anal abscess treated with fistulectomy on 2025-03-18, confirmed on pathology.
• Assessment
  • The patient likely had bacterial UTI and soft tissue infection contributing to inflammatory markers.
    
  • Empirical cefepime was appropriate given neutropenia and broad Gram-negative/Gram-positive coverage.
    
  • Improvement in CRP and vitals suggests clinical response, but ongoing neutropenia (ANC < 0.5) maintains high risk.
• Recommendation
  • Continue close vitals and CRP monitoring; consider de-escalation or rotation of antibiotics if stable.
    
  • Consider adding antifungal prophylaxis if fever recurs during prolonged neutropenia.
    
  • Maintain meticulous skin care and hygiene for perianal area; follow up CRS for full recovery.

Problem 3. Progressive Hepatotoxicity

• Objective
  • ALT rose from 30 U/L (2025-03-03) to 87 U/L (2025-04-14); AST from 17 U/L to 76 U/L.
    
  • Bilirubin total stable at ~0.84 mg/dL; albumin preserved at 3.9 g/dL.
    
  • No jaundice on exam; recent ultrasound not available.
    
  • On multiple agents: Venetoclax, Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide), Posanol (posaconazole).
• Assessment
  • Transaminitis is likely drug-related, with cumulative hepatic injury from antileukemic agents (cytarabine, venetoclax) and hepatotoxic antimicrobials (e.g., posaconazole).
    
  • Less likely viral reactivation: recent HBsAg and Anti-HBc IgM negative (2025-04-03), Anti-HBc reactive, consistent with resolved HBV.
    
  • No evidence of hemolysis or biliary obstruction.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor liver panel closely (ALT, AST, ALP, r-GT, bilirubin).
    
  • Consider dose adjustment or rotation of posaconazole if liver enzymes continue to rise.
    
  • Ultrasound abdomen if ALT > 5x ULN or bilirubin rises, to exclude infiltrative or obstructive etiology.
    
  • Continue Vemlidy given Anti-HBc positivity and chemotherapy background.

Problem 4. Hypokalemia

• Objective
  • Serum potassium persistently low: 2.7 mmol/L (2025-04-01), 2.8 mmol/L (2025-04-14).
    
  • Concurrent medications include Const-K, MagOx, and ongoing IV hydration.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial: poor oral intake, diarrhea, renal loss (tubular dysfunction), chemotherapy side effect.
    
  • May be exacerbated by magnesium depletion (Mg 1.8–1.9 mg/dL), although within lower normal limits.
• Recommendation
  • Continue oral potassium (Const-K) and magnesium.
    
  • Consider adding IV KCl if values remain <3.0 mmol/L despite oral intake or if cardiac signs present (e.g., QT prolongation).
    
  • Monitor ECG and electrolytes daily.

Problem 5. Renal Function Fluctuation

• Objective
  • Creatinine increased from 0.86 mg/dL (2025-04-07) to 1.15 mg/dL (2025-04-14); eGFR dropped from 94.86 to 67.83 mL/min/1.73m².
    
  • BUN slightly elevated (23 mg/dL on 2025-04-14).
    
  • UA (2025-04-08) showed protein 1+, RBCs 3–5/HPF, WBCs 0–5/HPF, RTE cells 1–5/HPF, bacteria 1+, casts 3–5/LPF.
• Assessment
  • Mild AKI likely due to nephrotoxic agents (e.g., posaconazole, chemotherapy), volume depletion, or infection-related prerenal azotemia.
    
  • No gross hematuria or cast nephropathy.
• Recommendation
  • Ensure adequate hydration (e.g., normal saline), avoid nephrotoxins.
    
  • Monitor renal panel and urine output.
    
  • Consider renal dose adjustments for renally cleared drugs if Cr continues to rise.

2025-03-03

Neutropenia Evaluation

• Objective:
  • Current WBC & Neutrophil Count (CBC 2025-03-03)
    • WBC: 0.52 x10³/uL (Severe leukopenia)
      
    • Neutrophil percentage: 41.3%
      
    • Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) = 0.52 × 41.3% = 0.215 x10³/uL (215 cells/uL) → Severe neutropenia (ANC < 500 cells/uL)
      
  • Trend Analysis of ANC (Previous CBCs)
    • 2025-02-28: WBC 1.53 x10³/uL, Neutrophil 20.1% → ANC ~ 307 cells/uL
      
    • 2025-02-26: WBC 3.35 x10³/uL, Neutrophil 6.8% → ANC ~ 228 cells/uL
      
    • 2025-02-23: WBC 5.08 x10³/uL, Neutrophil 9.4% → ANC ~ 477 cells/uL
      
    • 2025-02-14: WBC 15.59 x10³/uL, Neutrophil 7.8% → ANC ~ 1216 cells/uL
      
    • 2025-02-09: WBC 4.57 x10³/uL, Neutrophil 3.9% → ANC ~ 178 cells/uL
      
  • Clinical Context
    • The patient is undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
      
    • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-24) still shows leukemia with 5-10% CD117+ blasts, indicating persistent disease and possibly incomplete marrow recovery.
      
    • The patient remains in a prolonged neutropenic phase, with an ANC persistently <500 cells/uL for at least 3 weeks.
• Assessment:
  • Persistent severe neutropenia (ANC < 500 cells/uL) is ongoing despite transient recovery in late February.
    
  • Delayed bone marrow recovery likely due to ongoing leukemia, chemotherapy effects, and potential marrow exhaustion.
    
  • Increased infection risk is a major concern.
    • CRP was elevated on 2025-02-03 (19.4 mg/dL), suggestive of a prior inflammatory response.
      
    • No documented new febrile episodes, but surveillance is crucial.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue infection prophylaxis:
    • Antibacterial: Consider levofloxacin (if not already on prophylaxis).
      
    • Antifungal: Micafungin is ongoing, which is appropriate.
      
    • Antiviral: Continue monitoring for viral reactivation.
      
  • Transfusion and Growth Factor Support:
    • Consider transfusion first, or G-CSF (filgrastim or pegfilgrastim) if marrow recovery remains poor and if no evidence of active leukemia progression.
      
  • Monitor for signs of marrow recovery or further suppression:
    • Repeat CBC and ANC monitoring every 48 hours.
      
    • Consider a repeat bone marrow biopsy if neutropenia persists beyond expected chemotherapy recovery time (~3-4 weeks post-chemotherapy).
      
  • Strict infection control precautions due to prolonged severe neutropenia.
    
  • Evaluate for potential causes of prolonged neutropenia:
    • Persistent leukemia infiltration? (Recent biopsy showed 5-10% blasts)
      
    • Chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression?
• Conclusion:
  • Prolonged severe neutropenia (ANC ~215 cells/uL on 2025-03-03).
    
  • Bone marrow recovery remains insufficient, requiring close monitoring.
    
  • High risk of infection → maintain strict prophylactic measures and consider G-CSF if no leukemia progression.
    
  • Further bone marrow evaluation may be needed if ANC does not recover in the next 1-2 weeks.

2025-02-06

Evaluation of Current Treatment Modalities

• Chemotherapy (7+3 regimen, daunorubicin 3D + cytarabine 7D):
  • Cycle 1: Administered on 2024-12-06
  • Cycle 2: Started on 2025-01-10
  • Effectiveness Evidence:
    • The 2025-01-10 bone marrow biopsy after initiating Cycle 2 showed persistent hypercellularity (>90%) and M:E ratio of 7:1. While blasts were reduced to ≤5% (CD117+), nucleated cells were still predominantly CD163+ (60%), indicating residual leukemia burden.
• Antiviral Therapy:
  • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) added due to anti-HBc positivity (2024-11-28), aiming to suppress HBV reactivation during immunosuppressive therapy.
• Supportive Care:
  • Potassium supplementation with Const-K and KCl for persistent hypokalemia (latest K = 2.8 mmol/L, 2025-02-05).
  • Hydration with IV sodium chloride to prevent tumor lysis and renal impairment.
  • Antibiotics and antifungals, including Myfungin (micafungin), for prophylaxis against infection due to neutropenia.

Assessment for Treatment Effects

• Hematological Response:
  • Persistent pancytopenia:
    • WBC remains low (2.42 x10³/uL on 2025-02-05, previously 0.90 x10³/uL on 2025-02-03 and 0.36 x10³/uL on 2025-02-02).
    • Platelets decreased from 70 x10³/uL on 2025-02-03 to 41 x10³/uL on 2025-02-05.
    • Hemoglobin shows slight improvement (8.2 g/dL on 2025-02-05 vs. 7.6 g/dL on 2025-02-03) but remains anemic.
  • These findings suggest incomplete hematopoietic recovery, likely due to bone marrow suppression from chemotherapy.
• Infection Control:
  • CRP peaked at 19.4 mg/dL (2025-02-03) but decreased to 15.6 mg/dL (2025-02-02), suggesting some resolution of inflammatory processes.
  • Blood cultures negative (2025-01-27), no active bacteremia.
  • Persistent neutropenia increases risk for opportunistic infections.
• Renal Function:
  • Renal function remains stable: eGFR improved from 71.40 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-03) to 90.01 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-31).
  • BUN/creatinine within acceptable range (BUN = 14 mg/dL; creatinine = 1.10 mg/dL on 2025-02-03).
• Cardiac Monitoring:
  • Prolonged QT interval noted on ECGs (2024-11-28 and 2025-01-10). No evidence of cardiac symptoms (2025-02-05 physical exam), but QT prolongation warrants continued monitoring given daunorubicin’s cardiotoxicity.

Recommendations

• Bone Marrow and Hematological Management:
  • Evaluate Bone Marrow Response:
    • Perform a follow-up bone marrow biopsy after complete recovery from Cycle 2 to assess remission status and guide further therapy.
  • Growth Factors:
    • Might consider G-CSF (filgrastim) to expedite neutrophil recovery if the patient remains at risk for febrile neutropenia too long when no contraindicaion exists.
• Electrolyte Correction:
  • Continue potassium supplementation while monitoring serum levels. Target K > 3.5 mmol/L to prevent arrhythmias and other complications.
• Cardiotoxicity Prevention:
  • Conduct a 2D echocardiography to evaluate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) given the cumulative exposure to anthracyclines.
  • Regular ECG monitoring for QT prolongation.
• Infection Control:
  • Maintain antimicrobial prophylaxis, and monitor for fungal infections through serial biomarkers like galactomannan or beta-D-glucan tests.

2025-01-13

Patient Summary

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) (2024-12-03), with karyotype abnormalities [47-49, XY, +Y, +Y, +8(cp8)/46,XY(6)], wildtype BCR/ABL and FLT3/ITD mutations. Bone marrow biopsy confirmed hypercellularity (>90%), myeloid hyperplasia, and characteristic immunohistochemical markers (MPO, CD117, CD34, CD163) (2024-12-03).
• Cardiac Findings:
  • Prolonged QT interval noted on ECG on multiple occasions (2024-11-28, 2025-01-10).
  • A pre-treatment 2D echocardiogram was not documented.
• Chemotherapy Regimen:
  • The patient underwent 7+3 chemotherapy starting 2024-12-06 and is currently receiving a second course (2025-01-11), involving Daunoblastina (daunorubicin) and Cytosar (cytarabine).
• Comorbidities:
  • Chronic renal failure, chronic viral hepatitis B (anti-HBc positive), hypokalemia, and hyperuricemia.
  • The patient also has splenomegaly and a suspected pleural effusion on imaging (2024-12-27).
• Current Status:
  • Vital signs are stable (2025-01-13), but prolonged QT and the absence of baseline cardiac evaluation remain concerns.

Problem 1: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

• Objective:
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-03): Hypercellular (>90%) marrow, M/E ratio 7-8:1, and positive immunohistochemical markers for myeloid lineage and blasts. Karyotype abnormalities identified (47-49, XY, +Y, +Y, +8[cp8]/46,XY[6]).
    
  • Peripheral blood smear on admission (2024-11-28): WBC 75.71 ×10³/uL, blasts 54%, HGB 8.0 g/dL, PLT 30 ×10³/uL.
    
  • Chemotherapy with Daunoblastina (daunorubicin) and Cytosar (cytarabine) 7+3 regimen (2024-12-06 to 2024-12-12). Currently undergoing C2D1 chemotherapy (2025-01-11).
• Assessment:
  • AML diagnosis confirmed based on bone marrow and cytogenetics (2024-12-03).
    
  • Initial chemotherapy was well-tolerated (2024-12-06 to 2024-12-12) with no significant adverse effects. However, tumor burden reduction data and residual disease evaluation post-C1 are pending.
    
  • Current treatment course (2025-01-11) requires monitoring for tumor lysis syndrome, cardiotoxicity, and response efficacy.
• Recommendations:
  • Evaluate treatment response via bone marrow biopsy (post-C1 assessment pending).
    
  • Monitor tumor lysis markers, including uric acid, potassium, and phosphate, during C2D1 therapy (2025-01-11).
    
  • Perform regular complete blood counts (CBCs) to monitor recovery from cytopenias.
    
  • Consider minimal residual disease (MRD) testing for better prognostication.

Problem 2: Cardiac Abnormalities

• Objective:
  • ECG (2025-01-10): Normal sinus rhythm, prolonged QT, abnormal ECG.
    
  • Previous ECG (2024-11-28): Nonspecific T-wave abnormalities, prolonged QT interval.
    
  • No documentation of a 2D echocardiogram prior to chemotherapy initiation, despite anthracycline use.
• Assessment:
  • Prolonged QT intervals on multiple ECGs raise concerns for potential cardiotoxicity, might be compounded by the use of Daunoblastina (daunorubicin).
    
  • Baseline cardiac function was not documented, increasing the risk of unmonitored cardiac complications.
• Recommendations:
  • Arrange a 2D echocardiogram immediately to assess left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and exclude pre-existing cardiomyopathy.
    
  • Regular ECG monitoring during and post-chemotherapy to track QT interval and identify early signs of cardiotoxicity.
    
  • Consider cardioprotective agents like dexrazoxane if cardiac function is impaired.

Problem 3: Chronic Viral Hepatitis B

• Objective:
  • Chronic viral hepatitis B with anti-HBc positivity (2024-11-28).
    
  • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg once daily was initiated (2024-12-06) to prevent HBV reactivation during immunosuppressive therapy.
• Assessment:
  • No evidence of HBV reactivation so far. Liver function tests remain stable (ALT 20 U/L, 2025-01-13).
    
  • Effective prophylaxis is critical to avoid hepatitis flare-ups during chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg daily.
    
  • Monitor liver function tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin) and HBV DNA levels periodically.
    
  • Educate the patient about adherence to antiviral therapy.

Problem 4: Renal Dysfunction and Tumor Lysis Risk

• Objective:
  • Chronic renal failure with eGFR fluctuations: 33.13 mL/min/1.73m² (2024-11-28) to 107.77 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-13).
    
  • Hyperuricemia noted: Uric acid 10.4 mg/dL (2024-11-28).
    
  • Prophylactic hydration and Feburic (febuxostat) initiated during prior chemotherapy cycles (2024-12-06).
• Assessment:
  • Renal function improved during prior treatment, likely due to hydration and effective uric acid management.
    
  • Current therapy increases the risk of tumor lysis syndrome, necessitating continued monitoring.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain aggressive hydration with normal saline.
    
  • Monitor renal function (eGFR, creatinine) and uric acid levels during chemotherapy.
    
  • Consider continuing Feburic (febuxostat) prophylaxis if hyperuricemia recurs.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-03 MRI - brain
  • Findings:
    • Focal acute on chronic ischemic infarct over left cerebellar lobe.
    • Old lacuna infarcts within left-side of the pons, right putamen and both corona radiata.
    • Mild periventricular small vessel disease.
    • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
• 2025-03-18 Pathology - lung wedge biopsy
  • Lung, left, CT-guide biopsy —- consistent with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma from tonsil
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with metastatic solid sheets of hyperchromatic tumor cells. Focal keratinization and lymphovascular invasion are seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal p40(+) and p16(+).
• 2025-03-12 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Finding
    • bulging of lt tonsil, subside, patent airway
  • Diagnosis/Conclusion
    • Left tonsillar cancer cT3N1M0, p16(+), stage II s/p CCRT in 2024-06, lung mets
• 2025-02-26 CT - neck
  • Findings
    • Marked regression of left tonsil tumor.
    • Regressed left neck LAPs, but with soft tissue edema in left posterior cervical space and posterior submandibular space.
    • Chest
      • Abnormal enhancing thick soft tissue/LNs in right posterior mediastinal space, encased right main bronchus, and also in posterior aspect of the trachea.
      • Small nodules also were noted in left upper anterior lung, nature?
• 2024-11-07 CT - neck
  • Known a case of left tonsillar cancer S/P treatment. Marked regression of left tonsillar tumor. No obvious residual mass. Suggest clinical correlation.
  • Marked regression of malignant nodes over left neck. Residual nodes over left submandibular space.
• 2024-08-07 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • NER
    • LPR
• 2024-07-10 CT - neck
  • Findings
    • increased soft tissue enhancement in the bilateral valleculi and bilateral tongue base. prominent left oropharyngeal tonsil with heterogeneous enhancement, partial response.
    • enlarged lymph nodes in the left carotid space. As compared with previous study on 20240305, mild decrease in sizes was noted.
  • IMP:
    • prominent left oropharyngeal tonsil with heterogeneous enhancement, partial response.
    • enlarged lymph nodes in the left carotid space, mild decrease in sizes.
• 2024-03-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenitis and shallow ulcers, bulb
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test result
    • PPI use
• 2024-03-27 Sonography - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver
    • Gallbladder polyp
  • Suggestion:
    • Regular echo follow up
• 2024-03-26 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No definite evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower T-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-03-12 Pathology - tonsil biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Uvula, biopsy — squamous papilloma
    • Palatine tonsil, left, biopsy — moderately-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, HPV associated
  • Microscopically, sections of left palatine tonsil show moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma consisting of invasive squamous epithelial tumor nests. The tumor cells display marked nuclear pleomorphis, nuclearhyperchromasia, high N/C ratio, prominent nucleoli, eosinophilic cytoplasma and mitoses.The uvula shows squamous papilloma compoaed of papillomatosis with fibrovascular cores and acanthosis.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals p16: positive (strong, 90%), P40: POSITIVE, CK: positive at tumor.
• 2024-03-12 Frozen section
  • FROZEN SECTION INITIAL DIAGNOSIS:
    • Palatine tonsil, left, frozen section— squamous cell carcinoma
• 2024-03-05 CT - neck
  • Oropharnxy
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T: 3(T_value) N: 1(N_value) M: 0(M_value) STAGE: ____(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-25 ~ 2024-03-27 POMR Ear Nose Throat Lan MinJing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left tonsillar cancer cT3N1M0, p16(+), stage II
  • CC
    • Proven left tonsillar cancer, suggested to receive cancer work-up
    • With the impression of left tonsillar cancer, p16(+), cT3N1M0, according to prior contrast CT, stage II, the patient was admitted for cancer work-up.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, serial tests were arranged for tumor staging work up. Abdominal sonography showed no prominent liver nodule. Upper GI pandescopy revealed duodenitis and duodenal ulcer. Whole body bone scan showed no prominent bone metastasis.
    • We consulted OS and RTO for subsequent need of CCRT also. Under relative stable condition, the patient was dishcarged with OPD follow up
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
• 2024-03-11 ~ 2024-03-12 POMR Ear Nose Throat Lan MinJing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left tonsillar cancer, status post left palatine tonsil biopsy on 2024-03-12.
    • Uvula papillary tumor, status post tumor excision on 2024-03-12.
  • CC
    • Left neck mass noted for months.
  • Present illness history
    • This 65 year-old male patient without prominent medical history had noticed left neck mass for months. He found incidentally severeal masses over his left neck. There was no pain, no local heat, no epistaxis, no obvios oral cavity lesion, no fever, no body weight loss.
    • However, During the examination done at Dr. Lan’s OPD, bulging of left palatine tonsil tissue was noted. Moreover, we arranged sono-gudie fine needle aspiration which revealed multiple lymph nodes of which the pathological report mentioned unsatisfactory specimen.
    • Neck CT with contrast was then arranged showing several enlarged nodes over left side of the neck, along with enlargement of left tonsillar fossa with mass lesion. For the above condition, the patient was admitted for further tissue proof to diagnose potential cancer nature.
    • Hence, under the impression of highly suspicious left tonsillar cancer and uvula tumor, the patient was admitted for biopsy/excision.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was done. The next day, the patient underwent left palatine tonsil biopsy and uvula tumor excision on 2024-03-12.
    • The frozen section of left palatine tonsil reported confirmed malignancy. Post-operatively, we advised the patient to stay for another days to receive thorough cancer work-up. However, the patient refused and agreed with further arrangement at OPD setting.
    • After returning to ward, the patient reported no active oral bleeding but throat pain with cough were noted. Keflex, paran, transamin and medicon-A were given and would be taken home.
    • Under relatviely stable condition, the patient was discharged with medication and OPD follow-up.      
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 8D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# QID 8D if pain
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) QID GAR 8D
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC 8D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 3D

[surgical operation]

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-04-18 ~ 2024-06-14 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the left tonsil tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the left tonsil tumor and involved nodal lesions.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-11 - cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 4hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1750mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-19 - cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 4hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1750mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-16 - cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-09 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-25 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-19 05:21 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
  • T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
• 2025-03-18 07:39 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Septal infarct , age undetermined
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • ST & Marked T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
• 2025-03-18 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: CAD with SVD
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of Smoking, STEMI s/p stenting with BMS in LAD and Hyperlipidemia.
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 8
    • Left Main : patent
    • Left Anterior Descending : proximal LAD 50% stenosis before D1; after D1 stenting with BMS with total occlusion, bifurcation lesion, Medina(1.1.0)
    • Left Circumflex : patency
    • Right Coronary : patency
    • In conclusion :
      • Coronary artery disease, 1VD, m-LAD instent total occlusion
    • Recommendation :
      • POBA with DCB
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/3.5 mm → 2.19/3.88 mm, Post Balloon DS = 43%.
        • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.5.
        • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough NS.
        • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION.
        • After successful wiring
        • Balloon: Boston NC Emerge. 3.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 22,16,22 atmospheres. but before stent critical stenosis
        • Sion wire was used to wiring D1
        • Stent: Medtronic Integrity BMS. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 9 and 10 atmospheres. D1 plaque shift
        • We try push Terumo Ryurei. 2.75 X 15 mm to D1 but failure
        • kiss balloon as
        • Balloon2: Terumo Ryujin(OTW). 2.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres.
        • Balloon: Boston NC Emerge. 3.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres
        • Balloon3: Medtronic NC Euphora. 4.0 X 8 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres for POT
        • However D1 ostium still small
        • kiss balloon as
        • Balloon4: Medtronic Euphora. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
        • Balloon5: Terumo Ryurei. 2.75 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
        • Balloon6: B Braun SEQUENT PLEASE. 3.5 X 30 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.5/3.99 mm Stent DS = 12% residual stenosis.
    • In conclusion :
      • Coronary artery disease, 1VD, s/p POBA and stenting with Medtronic Integrity BMS. 4.0 X 12 mm and DCB as B Braun SEQUENT PLEASE. 3.5 X 30 mm;
    • Recommendation :
      • aspirin and brilinta
      • enoxparin for 2 days.
• 2015-03-18 05:14 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anterior injury pattern
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
• 2025-03-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (126 - 69) / 126 = 45.24%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 44.8
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 37.9
  • Conclusion:
    • Impaired LV systolic function with akinesis of septal, anteroseptal, anterior and apical wall
    • Septal hypertrophy, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2023-02-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (134 - 41.9) / 134 = 68.73%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Mildly dilated LV
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR and PR, trivial AR
    • Akinesis of anteroapical wall

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-28 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-18 ~ 2025-03-21 POMR Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of anterior wall, Killip I
    • Coronary artery disease, single vessel as middle-left anterior descending artery instent total occlusion status plain old balloon angioplasty with drug coating balloons and and bare metal stents stenting for left anterior descending artery on 2025/03/18
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF), ejection fraction 37.9%, New York Heart Association Functional Class II
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • Idiopathic gout
  • CC
    • Right chest pain, onset around 4:00 AM since this morning
  • Present illness history
    • The 45-year-old man is a case of: 1.) Anterior wall MI s/p primary PTCA plus bare metal stent for M-LAD, CAD, SVD in 2018/05; 2.) Hypertension; 3.) Hyperlipidemia; 4.) Gout with follow-up at our cardiovascular outpatient department. He has also smoking for decades. According to the patient and medical record. This time, he presented to the ED with right chest pain, onset around 4:00 AM since this morning. There are no symptoms of dyspnea, gastrointestinal upsets, nor radiation pain. So the patient was sent to our emergent department for management.
    • Upon arrival at the ED, vital signs included HR: 80/min; BP: 186/114mmHg. Complete EKG showed anterior wall ST elevation. Blood serum test showed trivial elevating troponin-I levels (hsTnI 52.0pg/mL). No significant abnormalities was found in the chest X-ray studies.
    • He received emergent anti-platelet agents loading. Cardiologist was consulted for emergency catherization angiography. The intervention was performed with CAD with single vessel LAD was detected. PCI to LAD and DCB x 1 was done. The patient was admitted to MICU for further care and evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Post-Catheterization, he admitted to the MICU on 2025/03/18, given aggrastate infusion stat then 2025/03/18 9PM start Enoxaparin 60mg SC Q12H x2 days, keep O2 nasal cannula 3L/min support, we keep DAPT with Bokey and Brilinta use for Coronary artery disease, 1VD, m-LAD instent total occlusion s/p plain old balloon angioplasty (POBA) with Drug-coated balloons (DCB). Health insurance payment Nexium was given for stress ulcer bleeding. Closely monitor vital signs and EKG wave.
    • Follow up 2D echo on 2025/03/18, which showed LVEF: 37.9%; 1. Impaired LV systolic function with akinesis of septal, anteroseptal, anterior and apical wall, 2. Septal hypertrophy, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction,  3. Mild MR, TR, 4. Preserved RV systolic function.
    • Jardiance was administered for heart failure. Keep current medication as Blopress, Euricon and Crestor use.
    • After treatment, relatively stable condition, transfer to the general ward for continue treatment.  
    • At ward, his consciousness was alert and dyspnea improved without chest discomfort complained.
    • Education to the patient and family about dietary control with water restriction and body weight monitor of heart failure, also suggested quit smoking.
    • We kept on current medication and encouraged to get out of bed and gradually to increase daily activities.
    • We consulted rehabilitation doctor for post-infarction cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program evaluation. Bedside physical therapy of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation was educated by therapist. The goal is to improve long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
    • By above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually. Under stable hemodynamic status, he was discharged on 2025/03/21 and outpatient follow-up was arranged.            
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nitrostat (0.6mg) 1# ASORDER SL 7D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor ) 1# BID 7D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 1# BID 7D
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitritrate 20mg) 0.5# BID 7D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD 7D
• 2025-02-14, 2024-11-15 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Diagnosis
    • AMI of other anterior wall, episode of care unspecified [I21.09]
    • Essential (primary) hypertension [I10]
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia [E78.0]
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis [K21.9]
    • Idiopathic gout, unspecified site [M10.00]
    • Syncope and collapse [R55]
  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 1# BID 28D
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2018-05-23 ~ 2018-05-28 POMR Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • I21.01 - Acute ST elevation myocardial infarction
    • I25.110 - Single vessel coronary artery disease post percutaneous coronary intervention with Bare metal stents x1 at middle left anterior descending artery
    • I10 - Essential hypertension
    • M10.30 - Gout
    • E78.5 - Dyslipidemia
  • CC
    • Chest tightness and cold sweating since 14:00 PM
  • Present illness history
    • This 38-year-old man has history of hypertension wihtout regular medication control and gout for years. He had chest tightness and cold sweating since 14:00 PM. There was no radiation pain or dyspnea found. He was brought to our ER for help.
    • Abnormal cardiac marker and mild elevated renal function. ECG showed ST elevation at V1-V4. Chest film lower lung infiltrations. ST elevation myocardial infarction was impressed and he was sent to primary PCI, which revealed CAD (single vessels disease) s/p PTCA and stenting to LAD.
    • After PCI was arranged, he was admitted to ICU for further intensive care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 38 year old male had history of hypertension. HE received irregular medication for hypertension before this episode. Severe chest pain was noted on 2018/05/23 and was admitted to our ICU.
    • ECG showed ST elevated myocardial infarction. Primary PCI was performed successfully and he was admitted to ICU for further treatment on 2018/05/23.
    • Emergent coronary angiography was done via right radial artery smoothly on 2018/05/23 which revealed showed: one vessel coronary artery disease (total occlusion at left anterior descending coronary artery - middle). Successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with thrombectomy, plain old balloon angioplasty and bare metal stenting to middle left anterior descending coronary artery. After coronary angiography, he was admitted to our ICU for further observation and management on 2018/05/23.
    • After arrival to MICU, his consciousness was clear with stable vital sign. Anticoagulants (Enoxaparin) for one day and antiplatelet agents with bokey plus Brilinta (Ticagrelor) was Prescribed for acute myocardial infarction. Due to puncture wound bleeding and ecchymosis was developed over right radial artery puncture area. We keep compression and closely monitor, the puncture wound healed well and mild expansion of ecchymosis.
    • Arrange echocardiography on 2018/05/24 which reveal showed, 1) Concentric LVH. 2) Normal RV systolic function. 3) Mild impaired LV systolic function. (LVEF 50.2%). 4) Regional wall motion abnormalities, with septal wall hypokinesia and apical akinesia. 5) Impaired LV relaxation. 6) Mild mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation.
    • Post percutaneous coronary intervention, he tolerated this procedures well without complications.
    • The symptoms improved after the above-mentioned management discontinued angidil on 2018/05/23. His symptoms improved gradually after the above-mentioned management, followed cardiac markers were also improved.
    • Under the general condition got stable, he was transfer to CV ordinary ward for further care on 2018/05/25.
    • At CV ordinary ward, his consciousness was clear, no dyspnea or chest discomfort was complained. We keep dual antiplatelet Bokey plus Brilinta (ticagrelor) and DC CCB as norvasc change to ACEI as tritace for coronary artery disease treatment and hypertension control.
    • The percutaneous coronary intervention puncture wound healed well and no more expansion of ecchymosis was noted.
    • Famotidine for prevent stress ulcer. Prescribed atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia.
    • Encourage to get out of bed and gradually increase daily activities.
    • Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2018/05/28 and outpatient treatment followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Tulip (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Syntrend (carvedilol 6.25mg) 1# BID 7D
    • colchicine 0.5mg 1# QD 7D
    • Welizen (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Syntace (ramipril 10mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nitrostat (0.6mg) 1# PRN 7D

2025-04-09

[Subjective]

chest pain and cardiovascular symptoms
- recent STEMI episode on 2025-03-18
- presented with right chest pain at 4:00 AM
- ECG showed ST elevation at anterior wall
- hs-TnI elevated to 52.0 pg/mL
- admitted for catheterization and intervention
- received DAPT and PCI with POBA + DCB + BMS

past cardiovascular history
- STEMI in 2018, s/p LAD BMS placement
- history of CAD with single vessel disease
- known HFrEF with reduced EF post-MI
- latest LVEF 37.9% (2025-03-18)
- symptoms improved post-PCI and rehab initiation

chronic comorbidities
- essential hypertension
- hyperlipidemia
- idiopathic gout
- GERD without esophagitis
- former smoker (decades of smoking)

[Objective]

vital signs and labs
- BP 186/114 mmHg on 2025-03-18 (at ER)
- K 3.7 mmol/L, Na 141 mmol/L, Cr 1.20 mg/dL, eGFR 69.59 (2025-03-21)
- LDL 52 mg/dL, HDL 35 mg/dL, TG 107 mg/dL, total cholesterol 97 mg/dL
- HbA1c 5.6% (2025-03-21), glucose (AC) 92 mg/dL
- CKMB peaked at 99.2 ng/mL, CK 871 U/L (2025-03-19)

cardiac diagnostics
- ECG: T wave abnormalities, infarct patterns (anteroseptal, septal, inferior)
- Echo (2025-03-18): LVEF 37.9%, septal/anterior wall akinesis, grade 1 diastolic dysfunction
- Cardiac catheterization (2025-03-18): 1VD (m-LAD instent total occlusion), s/p PCI with BMS + DCB

medication list
- DAPT: Bokey (aspirin), Brilinta (ticagrelor)
- HF: Carvedilol Hexal, Blopress (candesartan), Jardiance (empagliflozin), Spiron
- others: Crestor (rosuvastatin), Euricon (benzbromarone), Nexium (esomeprazole), Nitrostat PRN
- anticoagulation: enoxaparin x 2 days (post-PCI)

[Assessment]

post-STEMI management
- patient adherent to DAPT (aspirin + ticagrelor), post-MI PCI (POBA + DCB + BMS)
- stabilized with resolution of chest discomfort and hemodynamic improvement
- education and rehab initiated early with favorable response

heart failure management (HFrEF, NYHA II)
- on appropriate agents: beta-blocker, ARB, MRA, SGLT2 inhibitor
- EF improved from previous 44.8% (M-mode) to 37.9% (Simpson) post-infarct
- room for diuretic optimization if volume overload occurs

lipid and CV risk
- on Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg), achieved LDL 52 mg/dL
- HDL remains low (35 mg/dL), room for lifestyle counseling
- smoking cessation discussed

comorbid condition control
- gout managed with Euricon
- GERD addressed with Nexium
- BP still uncontrolled on admission, but appropriate antihypertensives restarted

[Plan / Recommendation]

optimize cardiovascular pharmacotherapy
- continue DAPT for minimum 12 months post-PCI
- reassess bleeding risk vs ischemic benefit at 3, 6, and 12 months
- continue HF meds (carvedilol, candesartan, spironolactone, empagliflozin)
- monitor for hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal function
- consider titration of ARB or beta-blocker as tolerated

lipid management
- maintain rosuvastatin; LDL goal achieved
- consider targeting non-HDL-C and apoB if available
- emphasize diet and physical activity to raise HDL

gout and uric acid
- continue Euricon; uric acid within normal range
- monitor for renal function and urate fluctuations

antiplatelet and anticoagulant use
- ensure Brilinta adherence, monitor for bleeding
- enoxaparin discontinued appropriately after 2 days

BP and metabolic monitoring
- monitor BP control and reintroduce dose titration if persistent hypertension
- glucose and HbA1c are at goal; no antidiabetic agents needed beyond empagliflozin

GI protection
- consider tapering off Nexium after DAPT period if no GI symptoms

patient education and rehab
- reinforce smoking cessation
- encourage cardiac rehab participation
- monitor for symptoms of angina, dyspnea, or volume overload

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-20 Hand Bilat
  • Subluxation of 1st IP joint of both hand, 2nd DIP joint of left hand, and 5th DIP joint of right hand.
• 2025-01-20 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Pleura thickening in bilateral apical lung area.
• 2025-01-09 Microsonography
  • OCT od sub RPE scar os retinoschisis, no ME ou
• 2025-01-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (92.4 - 27.3) / 92.4 = 70.45%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR, AR
• 2025-01-08 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Pleura thickening in bilateral apical lung area.
• 2024-11-21 KUB
  • Blunted bilateral costophrenic angles.
  • S/P operation.
  • Non-specific small bowel and colon gas pattern.
• 2024-11-14 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, cecum, right hemicolectomy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Resection margins: bilateral cut ends free, radial surface involved
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection — metastatic carcinoma (12/34) with extranodal extension.
    • pT4a pN2b (if cM0) Pathology stage: IIIC, at least. or pT4a pN2b (if cM1a, lung) Pathology stage: IVA
      
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - Right hemicolectomy s/p op ileostomy. Colon: 12 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm, terminal ileum: 6 x 3 x 3 cm ileostomy: 4 x 4 cm. appendix: 3.5 0.4 0.4
    • Tumor Site – Cecum, 10 cm from distal margin and 6 cm from proximal margin.
    • Tumor Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Present
      
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum - Incomplete.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1: distal margin; A2: proximal margin; A3: appendix; A4-10: tumor; A11-17: lymph nodes.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade - G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension - Tumor invades the visceral peritoneum (including tumor continuous with serosal surface through area of inflammation)
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Involved
      • Distance of tumor from margin: 10 cm from distal margin and 6 cm from proximal margin. And positive radial margin.
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding
      • Number of tumor buds in 1 “hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2) - Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: none.
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 12/34 with extranodal extension.
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition):
      • pT4a pN2b (if cM0, if lung primary) Pathology stage: IIIC, at least. or
      • pT4a pN2b (if cM1a, if lung metastasis) Pathology stage: IVA
        
    • TNM Descriptors - not applicable.
      • Primary Tumor (pT) - pT4a: Tumor invades through the visceral peritoneum (including gross perforation of the bowel through tumor and continuous invasion of tumor through areas of inflammation to the surface of the visceral peritoneum)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - pN2b: Seven or more regional lymph nodes are positive
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) - if cM0 (if lung primary) OR (if cM1, lung metastasis)
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - S2024-18654: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact).
    • Comment(s) - none.
• 2024-11-14 RAS & BRAF V600 Massarray
  • Cellblock No. S2024-18654
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-11-13 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-25 Flow Volume chart
  • r/o restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2024-10-13 KUB
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Intact bony structure(s).
• 2024-09-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: A-colon adenocarcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of cecum with adjacent fat stranding, regional LAP and obstruction causing small bowel ileus.
    • Right liver calcification and cyst (8mm).
    • Some tiny nodules at bilateral lungs.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (67 - 26) / 67 = 61.19%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis with mild AR, mild MR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2024-09-06 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, cecum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2024-09-06 Colonoscopy
  • Colonic ulcerative mass-like lesion, suspect malignancy, cecum, s/p biopsy
  • Colonic polyp, Is, 6mm, ascending colon
  • Internal hemorrhoid

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[exam finding]

• 2025-04-03 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 50.9ml
• 2025-04-03 Sonography - urology
  • Finding
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.83 x 5.48 cm
      • Cortex: 1.07 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.16 x 3.45 cm
      • Cortex: 1.02 cm
• 2025-03-20 Pathology - extremity amputation (non-traumatic)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Left lower leg, above knee amputation — Gangrene and ulcer
    • Vessels, cut-end, ditto — Subintimal fibrous hyperplasia with luminal narrowing
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted in formalin consisted of one lower leg measured 47 cm in length, up to 10 cm in diameter of the calf contained knee, partial femoral bone and foot measured 22.5 x 7.7 cm contains five toes showed black gangrenous change. Multiple ulcer wounds and bulla measured up to 5 x 4.5 cm were also included. Representatively embedded for sections as A1: vascular cut-ends, A2: black wound and A3: gangrenous little toe, after long decalcification.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of ulcer with necrotizing inflammation, necrosis and mixed inflammatory cells infiltration. Besides, the vascular cut-ends show subintimal fibrous hyperplasia with luminal narrowing and thrombi.
• 2025-03-20 CXr
  • Normal heart size.
  • Status post endotracheal tube placement.
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Clear bilateral costophrenic angle is noticed.
• 2025-03-17 Sonography - artery
  • Clinical diagnosis: Bilateral PAOD
  • Peripheral Vascular Test: Artery, lower limbs
  • Report_1
    • Common Femoral A (Subclavian A)
      • R
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 0.50
        • Spectrum : 3 (low resistance flow)
      • L
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 1.27
        • Spectrum : 3 (low resistance flow)
    • Superficial FA / Deep FA (Axillary)
      • R
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 0.45/0.41
        • Spectrum : 3/3(low resistance flow)
      • L
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 0.59/0.84
        • Spectrum : 3/3 (low resistance flow)
    • Popliteal A (Brachial)
      • R
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 0.33 Spectrum : 3 (low resistance flow)
      • L
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 1.15
        • Spectrum : 3(low resistance flow)
    • Posterior Tibal A (Radial)
      • R
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 0.20
        • Spectrum : 3(low resistance flow)
      • L
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : invisible
        • Spectrum :
    • Dorsal Pedis A (Ulnar)
      • R
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : 0.27/0.42
        • Spectrum : 3/3(low resistance flow)
      • L
        • Peak systolic v , m/s : invisible
        • Spectrum :
    • Segmental Blood Pressure (mmHg) (Ankle-Brachial Index):
      • Brachial A.
      • Radial A.
      • Proxiaml FA
      • Distal FA
      • Proximal PA
      • Distal PA (PTA)
      • Distal PA (DPA)
  • Report_2:
    • Atherosclerosis: Mild
  • Conclusions:
    • Mild atherosclerosis with patent right CFA, PFA, SFA, popliteal artery, PTA and ATA with low reistance flow.
    • Patent right CFA and PFA; small caliber (1.4mm) of left SFA from ostial to middle segment; total occluison at left distal SFA; small caliber (1.2mm) of left popliteal artery.
    • Invisible left ATA and PTA. Gangrene of left lower leg.
• 2025-03-14 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty, PTA
  • Diagnosis: acute limb ischemia
  • Finding Summary
    • Right Iliac artery proximal: 100% stenosis. Arteriography.
    • Left SFA proximal: 100% stenosis. Arteriography.
    • In conclusion: acute limb ischemia
    • Recommendation :
      • after discussion, patient accept EKOS use
      • try retrograde puncture from right SFA
  • Intervention Summary
    • Right iliac artery, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/5 mm → 4/5 mm, Post-DS = 80%.
        • (angiography was first performed through Fountain at abdomial aorta at previous procedure)
        • (the result showed total occlusion of left SFA, improved left profounda)
        • (remained total occlusion of right iliac artery, residul thrombus at the level below infra-renal aorta)
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Radifocus 0.035 260cm.
        • (try echo guide puncture from right femoral artery)
        • (the thrombus lesion was crossed with 260cm .035 wire)
      • Balloon: Medtronic Admiral . 5.0 X 120 mm. Pressure: 4 atm. 21-32 secs. x4 times
        • (PTA near left pop, SFA to bifurcation to left profonda)
        • (however, still no distal runoff despite improved left proximal SFA)
      • Balloon: Medtronic Admiral . 5.0 X 120 mm. Pressure: 8 atm. 28-31 secs. x2 times
        • (PTA at iliac artery bifurcation, right iliac artery)
        • (improved flow after PTA at right side)
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F JR4.
        • (try thrombectomy with JR4 6Fr sheath)
        • (blood clot yield but no change in SFA flow)
      • Then we deployed a 50cm EKOS? Endovascular System we deployed at left SFA
      • However, due to residual infra-renal abdominal aorta thrombus was still presented
      • We changed mind and placed the EKOS from abdominal aorta to right SFA fiannly
    • In conclusion: acute limb ischemia
    • Recommendation:
      • continue Urokinase infusion through EKOS catheter, might consider 60KU as Fountain cathetter
• 2025-03-13 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (69 - 25) / 69 = 63.77%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2025-03-12 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty, PTA
  • Diagnosis: acute limb ischemia
  • Finding Summary
    • Diagnostic angiography was done via right brachial artery puncture under echo guidance with 6F sheath
    • Infra-renal Abdominal aorta: 100% stenosis.
    • Left CIA proximal: 100% stenosis.
    • Right CIA proximal: 100% stenosis.
    • In conclusion: acute limb ischemia, infra-renal abdominal aorta to bilateral iliac artery
    • Recommendation: EVT
  • Intervention Summary
    • Left iliac artery, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/6 mm → 3/6 mm, Post-DS = 50%.
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F JR4.
      • (lesion was corss with .035 Terumo stiff wire)
      • (JR4 guiding at iliac artery bifurcation and left SFA showed thombus)
      • Guide Wire: Abbott Connect 0.018 300cm.
      • (change to .018 wire and tried PTA
      • Balloon: Bard Ultraverse . 4 X 220 mm. Pressure: 6 atm. 28-32 secs. x3 times
      • (from distal SFA, left external, common iliact artery to infra-renal aorta)
      • Guiding catheter2: Merit-medical Fountain infusion catheter.
      • (proximal part of fountain catheter at abdominal thrombus side just below renal artery)
      • (distal part of infusion catheter around profoda femoral artery)
      • (total loading 180k Urokinase)
    • In conclusion: acute limb ischemia
    • Recommendation:
      • continue Urokinase infusion with 60kU per hour
      • Heparin pump use with aptt at 1.5x~2x normal range
• 2025-03-12 CTA - lower extremity
  • Extremity CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Almost complete occlusion of the abdominal aorta with recanalization at iliac bifurcation is found. However, the left superficial femoral artery and its distal branches are totally occluded.
    • Severely deformed left femoral head with decreased joint space is found.
    • Degenerative change of the bony structure with marginal osteophyte formation is identified.

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-09 SOAP Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • S
    • 20250409 noted to have aorta thrombus and PAOD. now post intervention with EKOs and PTA. post amputation,
      • now in good condition..no definite autoimmune issue.
      • suggesting chest CTA for re-evaluation for TAA issue..
      • tappering to NOAC only
  • O
    • 20250409: BP:138/64; HR:79/min
  • A/P
    • acute limb ischemia in 202503 s/p EKOS and Urokinase
    • residual right PAOD and suspected T Aorta lesion
  • Prescription x3
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q12H 28D
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC 28D
• 2025-04-09 SOAP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Zhang MengZong
  • S
    • Dry gangrene is found over the left lower leg s/p AK amputation for 20 days.
    • Left lower leg cyanotic, cold and numb.
    • Phnom Penh (JinBian in Mandarin) Hospital ultrasound: left PAOD (peripheral artery occlusive disease)
    • Left femoral artery, superficial artery, popliteal artery stenosis, no blood flow seen.
  • O
    • Dry gangrene is found over the left lower leg s/p AK amputation for 20 cm in length -> removal of stitches -> wound CD with ‘JianXin Silver Gel Wound Dressing’ QD
• 2025-04-03 SOAP Urology Luo QiWen
  • S
    • come for sudden onset gross hematuria
  • O
    • USK: no hydronephrosis
    • bladder sonography: no obvious blood clot
• 2025-03-12 ~ 2025-03-26 POMR Cardiac Surgery Song ZhenYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute limb ischemia
    • Left lower extremity peripheral arterial occlusive disease with gangrene, due to total occlusion of the proximal left superficial femoral artery; status post left above-knee amputation on 2025-03-20
    • Aortoiliac occlusive disease; status post percutaneous transluminal angioplasty on the proximal left common iliac artery and thrombolytic therapy on 2025-03-12; status post percutaneous transluminal angioplasty on the proximal right common iliac artery and ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed thrombolysis with EkoSonic endovascular system on 2025-03-14
    • Acute urinary retention
    • Hypertension
    • Hypokalemia
    • Polycythemia, resolved
  • CC
    • Left lower leg cyanosis developed over 3 days with rest pain.
  • Present illness history
    • The patient is a 70-year-old male with a history of hypertension who typically resides in Cambodia. He experienced left lower leg cyanosis, coldness, and paresthesia for 3 days. At a local hospital in Cambodia, he was diagnosed with left lower extremity peripheral arterial occlusive disease. He then returned to Taiwan for further treatment and visited our emergency department on 2025-03-12.
    • CT angiography of the lower extremity revealed aortoiliac occlusive disease and left superficial femoral artery occlusion. After a cardiology consultation, endovascular therapy and catheter-directed thrombolysis were recommended. The patient underwent the procedure on 2025-03-12. Following the procedure, he was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient underwent diagnostic angiography on 2025-03-12, which diagnosed aortoiliac occlusive disease. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed on the proximal left common iliac artery. Thrombolytic therapy after the procedure was recommended by the cardiologist. Following the procedure, the patient was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit on 2025-03-13.
    • After admission, thrombolytic therapy was initiated. Antibiotic therapy with Cefoperazone/Sulbactam was administered. Hematology was consulted for polycythemia, and they recommended performing diagnostic tests.
    • The patient underwent another diagnostic angiography on 2025-03-14, which diagnosed that there was still total occlusion of the proximal right common iliac artery and the proximal left superficial femoral artery.
    • Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed on the proximal right common iliac artery. After discussion with the patient, the EkoSonic endovascular system was deployed.
    • Unfortunately, fever occurred on 2025-03-18, and infection workups were performed. Antibiotic therapy with Cefoperazone/Sulbactam was continued.
    • Due to gangrene of the left lower leg, plastic surgery was consulted on 2025-03-19, and above-knee amputation was indicated. The patient underwent left above-knee amputation on 2025-03-20. Postoperatively, the patient was extubated. Postoperative hemodynamic and respiratory conditions stabilized. The patient was transferred to the cardiovascular surgery ward on 2025-03-21.
    • After being transferred to the ward, daily wound care was provided. The surgical suction drain was removed on 2025-03-24. The surgical wound condition stabilized. After receiving education on wound management skills, the patient was discharged home on 2025-03-26 with outpatient follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 14D
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC 14D

[surgical operation]

• 2025-03-20
  • Surgery
    • Left above-knee amputation
  • Finding
    • Dry gangrene is found over the left lower leg.

2025-04-09

[Subjective]

medication use and adherence - patient currently on post-op medications with known indication - Tramacet used for pain control post-amputation - Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) used for thromboembolism prevention post-EKOS/PTA - no report of nonadherence or ADR - no bleeding, dizziness, or nausea reported - patient status stable - BP 138/64 mmHg, HR 79 bpm - no active signs of infection or thrombosis - wound care ongoing, stable post-AK amputation - pain improving - dosage of Tramacet tapered from Q6H to Q12H

CV risk factors and medication control - history of hypertension - currently on Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg QD) and Concor (bisoprolol 5mg 0.5# QD) - no diabetes, no reported hyperlipidemia - no smoking or alcohol use noted

procedural and vascular history - acute limb ischemia (2025-03) s/p EKOS thrombolysis and Urokinase - post left above-knee amputation - currently has residual right PAOD and possible thoracic aortic pathology under evaluation

[Objective]

antithrombotic therapy - Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) QDCC - correct dose for peripheral arterial disease with high thrombotic risk - no concurrent aspirin noted in recent prescription - coagulation profile stable previously (PT/INR/APTT within range) - no evidence of active bleeding

CV agents - Concor (bisoprolol 0.5# QD), Norvasc (5mg QD) - BP well controlled at 138/64 mmHg - HR 79 bpm, regular rhythm

pain management - Tramacet 1# Q12H - appropriate tapering for post-op control - no new reports of opioid-related side effects

labs and monitoring - potassium 2.8 mmol/L (2025-03-24): persistent mild hypokalemia - renal function stable: Cr 0.66, eGFR 126.82 (2025-03-24) - Hgb stable ~9.8 g/dL, platelets 215 x10³/uL - CRP decreasing trend (2.0 mg/dL on 2025-03-24 vs 8.4 earlier) - no evidence of liver or renal dysfunction

[Assessment]

anticoagulation - Xarelto 15mg QDCC appropriate for secondary prevention after PTA and acute limb ischemia - aspirin is discontinued intentionally by our cardiologist, tapering from dual antithrombotic therapy to NOAC monotherapy - no current bleeding or clotting concern

pain control - pain improving; Tramacet tapering is appropriate - monitor for sedation or constipation as use continues

CV control - blood pressure and heart rate within target - dual-agent antihypertensive regimen appropriate - no statin use noted despite significant atherosclerotic burden

electrolyte imbalance - persistent mild hypokalemia (K 2.8 mmol/L, 2025-03-24) not yet addressed pharmacologically - may predispose to arrhythmia or muscle weakness

nutritional and anemia support - anemia (Hgb ~9.8) likely chronic and post-op related - no active replacement or iron/ferritin monitoring noted - albumin was low during hospitalization (2.7–2.8 g/dL)

[Plan / Recommendation]

antithrombotic management - clarify whether aspirin was discontinued intentionally or omitted - consider low-dose aspirin addition if not contraindicated, especially given high-risk vasculopathy - continue rivaroxaban 15mg QDCC for at least 30–90 days post-intervention - reassess at vascular/cardiology follow-up

electrolyte correction - recommend potassium supplementation - check K level, KCl 600 mg (8 mEq) BID x 3–5 days if needed, then recheck electrolytes - counsel patient on high-potassium dietary sources

CV risk reduction - initiation of statin therapy (e.g., atorvastatin 20mg QD) should be discussed with doctor. - strong atherosclerotic background (aortic thrombus, iliac occlusion, PAOD)

pain and rehabilitation - continue Tramacet 1# Q12H PRN, assess daily pain scores - encourage transition to non-opioid agents as tolerated (e.g., acetaminophen monotherapy) - ensure rehab consult for post-AK amputation mobility plan

nutritional and anemia management - consider CBC + iron panel + reticulocyte count for anemia assessment - monitor serum albumin and prealbumin if wound healing remains suboptimal - consider oral iron (e.g., ferrous sulfate 325mg QD) if IDA confirmed

follow-up and education - reinforce medication adherence - monitor for bleeding (Xarelto), dizziness, fatigue, constipation - arrange chest CTA as planned by cardiology to reassess thoracic aortic status

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[exam finding]

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-29 ~ 2025-01-24 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • Suspect small bowel cancer with bleeding
    • Lung mass
    • Iron deficiency anemia
    • Old myocardial infarction status post stent
    • Diabetes mellitus type 2
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • CC
    • On 2024/12/28, starting in the afternoon, the patient had four episodes of dark red stools, accompanied by dizziness.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 72-year-old man patient with underlying disease of
      • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction
      • Coronary artery disease, triple vessel disease, ostium left anterior descending critical stenosis and ostium diagnoal branch1 near total occlusion status post plain old balloon angioplasty and stenting on 2024/02/11 under DAPT (Bokey and Ticagrelor)
      • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • The patient was discharge from the GI ward of our hospital in 2024/11 due to anemia, suspect gastrointestinal tract bleeding. EGD and colonoscopy at that time showed no bleeder.
    • After discharge, the patient continued to follow up in the Cardiology outpatient clinic of our hospital for coronary artery disease and was reinitiated on BRILINTA on 2024/12/27.
    • However, in the afternoon on 2024/12/28, the patient experienced four episodes of dark red stools accompanied by dizziness, and was subsequently sent to the emergency room of our hospital.
    • Blood test showed anaemia (Hb 8.6g/dL). Stool routine showed occult blood 4+. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2 unit gaven.
    • Recheck HB on 2024/12/29 showed Hb 9.0g/dL. Physical examination showed pale conjunctivae.
    • Under the impression of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, suspect small bowel bleeding, the patient was admitted to the ward for further evaluation and management.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted to the GI ward in 2024-11 due to anemia, with a suspected gastrointestinal bleeding source.
    • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy did not reveal any active bleeding sites. A stool occult blood test was positive for 4+ blood, and physical examination showed pale conjunctivae.
    • Key findings during the investigation include a PEG study on 2024-11-30, which showed minimal reflux esophagitis (LA grade A), colonoscopy on 2024-12-03, revealing mixed hemorrhoids and a small mucosal ulcer in the rectum, and a hemoglobin level of 8.6 g/dL on 2024-12-28, prompting a transfusion of 2 units of LPRBC.
    • Despite a slight improvement in hemoglobin levels on 2024-12-29 (9.0 g/dL), it dropped back to 8.6 g/dL on 2025-01-04. A stool occult blood test on 2024-12-29, was again positive for 4+ blood. A capsule enteroscopy on 2024-12-31, revealed suspected angioectasia in the jejunum and ileum, as well as a suspected subepithelial lesion in the jejunum, though further characterization is needed.
    • Abdominal CT on 2025-01-06, showed focal wall thickening in the small bowel and enlarged lymph nodes (up to 2.3 cm) in the mediastinum and mesentery, raising concerns for a small bowel tumor. The differential diagnosis includes malignancy, particularly gastrointestinal cancer, and an infectious process, such as tuberculosis.
    • On 2025-01-07, he was scheduled for per-oral enteroscopy to further evaluate and manage thes suspected bleeding lesion.  
    • Given the patient’s persistent anemia and suspicion of gastrointestinal blood loss, further investigation into the bleeding source is warranted. We seek expert consultation for tumor resection and pathological assessment to determine whether further interventionsry.
    • He was received laparoscopic small bowel resection with LN dissection on 2025/01/13 then was transferred to our GS ward for post operation care.  
    • In GS service, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, stool softener, albumin with lasix therapy, and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. After well flatus passage, he try to introduced diet with step by step then can tolerate well for semi-liquid diet.
    • However, final pathology revealed undifferentiated carcinoma suspect of metastasis from lung. Then further chest CT was performed on 2025/01/20 which revealed RLL tumor was found. We consulted CS and CM who suggested further CT guide for tissue proof and bronchoscope, PET, bone scan, was arranged.
    • PET and bone scan showedit a right lower lung cancer, cTxN3M1c1, stage IVB with multiple bone metastasis. EGFR gene survey was suggested by chest man.
    • Under the stable condition, the patient discharged today and outpatient department follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 11D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H 11D
    • Algitab (alginic acid, MgCO3, Al(OH)3; 200mg) 1# TID 11D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 11D

• 2024-11-29 ~ 2024-12-06 POMR Gastroenterology Hong YuLong

• 2024-07-08 ~ 2024-07-12 POMR Infectious Disease Peng MingYe

• 2024-02-13 ~ 2024-02-17 POMR Cardiology Xie JianAn

• 2023-06-03 ~ 2023-06-07 POMR Integrative Medicine Cheng HengXiang

• 2023-04-19 ~ 2023-04-21 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun

• 2021-12-12 ~ 2021-12-20 POMR Chest Medicine Lan ZhouJin

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-13
  • Surgery
    • laparoscope small bowel resection with LN dissection
  • Finding
    • 6 cm long small bowel tumor at distal ileum 80cm proximal to ileocecal valve
    • another small bowel tumor 20cm rpoximal to main tumor 2x1cm
    • regional mesentery LN+
    • no tumor seeding
    • tumor impending perforation
• 2023-04-20
  • Surgery
    • Bilat TEP
  • Finding
    • bilat inguinal indirect sac +

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-03 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr (Keytruda)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-21 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + etoposide 80mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-14 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL 2hr + etoposide 80mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[MedRec]

• 2025-03-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • diphenhydramine 30mg ST IVD
    • dexamethasone 4mg ST IVD
    • NS 500mL ST IVD
• 2025-03-20 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • S
    • Herself dc all meds (lixiana and daflon)
  • A/P
    • DC lixiana, advise continue Dalfon
  • Prescription x2
    • Dulcolax EC (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# QN 28D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-03 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Prescription x3
    • Dulcolax EC (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# QN 28D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Daflon (micronized purified flavonoid fraction, MPFF 1000mg) 1# QD 18D (self-paid)
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 60mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-11-22 ~ 2024-11-28 POMR Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Age-related cataract, right eye; status post right-eye phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation on 2024-11-27
    • Chronic deep vein thrombosis of bilateral lower extremities
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • Present illness history
    • Left-eye cataract surgery was performed on 2024-07-17. Right-eye cataract surgery is scheduled for 2024-11-27. The patient was admitted on 2024-11-22, for preoperative preparation and the scheduled surgery. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the novel oral anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy were discontinued, and bridging anticoagulation therapy was started.
    • On 2024/11/27, PHACO + PCIOL od was done smoothly.
    • The next day 2024-11-28, VA 0.8, PT 12mmHg od ,conj: mild SCH, K cl , wound ok, AC d/cell trace, PCIOL in situ.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharged with OPD f/u.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-07-12 ~ 2024-07-18 POMR Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Age-related cataract, left eye; status post left-eye phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation on 2024-07-17
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Personal history of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis; on novel oral anticoagulant therapy
  • CC
    • Blurred vision has been developing for many years, with the left eye worse than the right.
  • Present illness history
    • The patient underwent ultrasound-guided catheter-directed thrombolysis on 2024-05-24. Following the procedure, the patient started on novel oral anticoagulant therapy.
    • In 2024-04, the patient presented to the ophthalmology clinic due to blurred vision that had been developing for many years, with the left eye worse than the right. Age-related cataract was diagnosed, and cataract surgery was indicated and recommended. With the patient’s consent, the surgery was scheduled for 2024-07-17.
    • However, due to being on novel oral anticoagulant therapy, the patient was referred to the cardiovascular surgery outpatient clinic for admission to the cardiovascular surgery ward to bridge the novel oral anticoagulant therapy. Subsequently, the patient was admitted on 2024-07-12, for preoperative preparation and the scheduled surgery.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, ophthalmology was consulted, and left-eye cataract surgery was scheduled for 2024-07-17.
    • Edoxaban was discontinued, and Enoxaparin was administered as a bridge.
    • As planned, the patient underwent left-eye phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation on 2024-07-17.
    • Following surgery, the patient was discharged home on 2024-07-18, with outpatient follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-06-03 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 60mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-05-28, 2024-03-08-22 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil 20mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-05-24 ~ 2024-05-28 POMR Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute embolism and thrombosis deep veins of right lower extremity status post endovascular system on 2024/05/24
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • she suffered from right lower extremity hotness, pain anad swelling for about one month, worsening.
  • Present illness history
    • This is 75-year-old female patient had pasthistory of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, left lower leg deep vein thrombosis 3 years ago.
    • This time, she suffered from right lower extremity hotness , pain anad swelling for about one month, worsening. She was brough to our emergency room for help. Arrival emergency department, conscious E4M6V5, TPR 36.2/76/16, blood pressure 135/60 mmHg. extremities right lower extremity hotness, pain and swelling. Bedside echo showed right femoral vein thrombosis.
    • Lower limb vein echo revealed: 1. Right common femoral vein thrombotic occlusion with minimal recanalization flow, subacute event. 2.Right femoral vein and popliteal vein thromboses with partial recanalization flow.
    • CVS surgeon was consult, arrange endovascular system was indication. Postoperative, under impression of deep vein thrombosis, she was admitted to SICU for intensive care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After EKOS (EkoSonic Pulmonary Embolism (EKOS®) System catheter placement over right lower extremity was performed, the patient was transferred to SICU for postoperative care.
    • At SICU, close monitor of her right lower extremity revealed no sign of pale, pain, paralysis, pulselessness or parathesia.
    • Fibrinogen follow up result on 2024/05/25 was 74.2mg/dL and blood transfusion with Cyro 12 unit was done.
    • EKOS catheter removal and PTA were performed on 2024/05/26. Today, we removed catheter sheath from the patient. Under stable condition, she was transferred to ward for further management.
    • At the ward,xarelto was kept everyday. With stable hemodynamics and improving general condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/05/28 with OPD follow-up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 60mg) 1# QD 6D
• 2023-12-15, 2023-09-22 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Hyzaar (losartan 100mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-06-30 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Sevikar FC (amlidipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-04-07 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Sevikar FC (amlidipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 30mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-01-13, 2022-10-21 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Sevikar FC (amlidipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 30mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-07-29, 2022-05-06, 2022-02-11, 2021-11-19 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Sevikar FC (amlidipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-02-07 ~ 2022-02-11 POMR Hemato-Oncology Wan XiangLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of left lower extremity
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
  • CC
    • intermittent dizziness for 2 weeks
  • Present illness history
    • This 73-year-old woman had past history of HTN and left lower limb DVT under Rivaroxaban since August 2021. She had dizziness for 1-2 years and regularlly followed up at XinGuang Hospital’S ENT OPD. On 2022/01/25, during her ENT OPD follow up, serology revealed platelet: 2000. She had no recent Covid-19 vaccine injection, no URI symptoms, no abdominal pain, no diarrhea, no nausea or vomitting, no tarry or bloody stool, no hematuria, no gum bleeding and nasal bleeding.
    • She went to our ER for help. At ER, vital sign was as follows - BP: 139/73; PR: 81; BT: 37.1; RR: 18; Con’s: E4V5M6; SpO2: 96%.
    • Lab data showed thrombocytopenia (plt: 2000). Emergent leukocyte poor platelets 2U was transfused.
    • Physical examination showed no petichiae, ecchymosis or purpura. No active bleeding sign was noted.
    • Under the impression of thrombocytopenia, she was admitted for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admisssion, we treated thrombocytopenia as ITP with dexamethasone after initially excluding vaccine or medication related thrombocytopenia. We also discontinued rivaroxaban for three days first.
    • During hospitalization, she had no lower limb swelling or painful sensation, shortness of breath, neurological deficit. She also had no ecchymosis, petichiae or other bleeding signs.
    • We also closely followed up platelet level and checked secondary cause of thrombocytopenia including infection (CMV, HCV, Helicobacter pylori), autoimmune (SLE, APS). Her platelet level gradually increased (2000 -> 79000 -> 82000).
    • However, stool Helicobacter pylori antigen showed postive, so we started triple therapy for 14 days since 2022/02/10. Under the stable condtion, she may be discharge on 2022/02/11.
    • For vertigo, she complained intermittent spinning sensation during hospitalization. The symptom aggravted by change of position. She had no nausea or vomitting, no tinnitus. NE including FNF and HKS showed no dysmetria, no nystagmus and no neurological deficit, so we arranged neurology and ENT OPD for management for her.      
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Klaricid (clarithromycin 500mg) 1# BID 13D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# BID 13D
    • amoxicillin 250mg 4# BID 13D
• 2021-09-24 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x2
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Sevikar FC (amlidipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Diphenidol SC 25mg 1# TID 7D
• 2021-08-14 ~ 2021-08-21 POMR Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of left lower extremity
    • Localized edema
  • CC
    • Left leg progressive swelling noted for 2 days
  • Present illness history
    • This 72-year-old female was a case of hypertension. She denied history of travel, occupation, contact, or cluster.
    • Left leg progressive swelling was noted for 2 days (W4, 2024/08/12). There were also calf pain, venous distention, erythema, warmth, and tenderness noted. She denied fever, chills, dyspnea, dysuria, abdomen pain, or prior trauma. She went to LMD for help, and was transferred to our ER.
    • At ER, vital signs were stable. Lab data revealed elevated CRP and elevated D-dimer > 10000 ng/ml. Radiograph revealed regional soft tissue swelling is identified over left thigh, and suspected low density change at left femoral neck, bone lesion?.
    • Under the impression of ACUTE venous thrombosis at left lower limb, she was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Upon admission, her covid-19 rapid screening test showed negative so he was admitted to normal ward.
    • We use clexane to prevent thromboembolism from 2021/08/14 to 2021/08/20, and start NOAC with rivaroxaban since 2021/08/17.
    • We arranged 2-D echo and lower leg venous sonography. Which revealed: 1. Acute venous thrombosis at left CFV without recanalization and absent proximal and distal augmentation, iliac vein thrombosis should be considered; Acute venous throbosis at left PFV, from ostial to distal SFV without recanalization (minimal doppler signal with distal augmentation); acute venous thrombosis at left popliteal vein without recanalization. Acute venous thrombosis at left saphenofemoral junction and left LSV at upper leg level. Collateral venous flow was detected at distal thigh level. Patent left PTV, ATV and LSV at lower leg level. 2. No evidence of venous thrombosis at right lower limb venous systems. 3. No significant venous refluxes at bilateral lower limbs venous systems. 4. The ratios of MVO and SVC of bilateral legs were within normal limits (>70%). We also checked coagulation factor which showed decreased Protein S, further surveillance is needed.
    • After days of treatment, there was mild improved left leg distention, stationary thigh swelling, no shortness of breath, no weakness, no claudication.
    • No bleeding signs are present. The risks of acute pulmonary embolisms and bleeding signs were notified to the patient and family. Owing to above, she was arranged discharge on 2021-08-21 and further OPD follow-up.        
  • Prescription
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D for pain

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-27
  • Surgery
    • phaco + PCIOL cflex +19.5 od
  • Finding
    • cataract od
• 2024-07-17
  • Surgery
    • phaco + pciol os Cflex +19.5
  • Finding
    • cataract os
• 2024-05-26
  • Surgery
    • Intra-op venography with PTA 8mm Mustang Balloon over LCIV
  • Finding
    • Intra-op venography: previous total occluded LCIV was recannalized with much less clot burden.
    • Lpop V and LSFV/LCFV
    • LCFV/LCIV
    • Gentle PTA with 8mm Mustang Balloon was done.
    • Final angiography with good run off and recanalization
• 2024-05-24
  • Surgery
    • EKOS (EkoSonic Pulmonary Embolism (EKOS®) System catheter placement over Rt lower extremity
  • Finding
    • Preoperative Diagnosis: subacute Rt lower extremity DVT
    • Postoperative Diagnosis: Ditto
    • Under fluoroscopy, intra-op angiography revealed clots with total occlusion, organized, from R pop V, LSFV, LCFV also involved Left Common iliac vein toward bifurcation; finally we were able to indwell EKOS 50cm catheter x1 into RLE toward bifurcation.
    • EKOS placement

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[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2025-03-31 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably (1) moderate myocardial ischemia in the lateral wall and inferior wall (LCx and RCA territories), and (2) mild myocardial ischemia in the anterior wall (LAD territory) of LV.
  • Mild dilatation of LV noted on post-stress images, indicating a high risk of CAD.
• 2025-03-18 Pathology - breast masterctomy with regional lymph node
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, left, simple mastectomy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
    • Resection margin, breast, left, simple mastectomy — Free of carcinoma
    • Lymph nodes, left axillary sentinel, SLNB — Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); Anatomic stage IIA; Prognostic stage IB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast Size: 18.8 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm
    • Skin Size: 13.5 x 5.3 cm
    • Nipple: Not retracted
    • Tumor Size: 4.2 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm
      
    • Resection Margin: Free, 1.0 cm from the deep margin
    • Lymph node: Axillary sentinel
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: F2025-00107FS= axilla sentinel LNs. S2025-05235A1= nipple+skin, A2= tumor+deep margin, A3-A5= tumor, A6-A7= non-tumor, B= axillary lymph nodes.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: 4.2 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm
        
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade 3 (total score = 8)
        • Tubule formation: score 3
        • Nuclear pleomorphism: score 2
        • Mitotic count: score 3
      • Skin involvement: Absent
      • Ductal carcinoma in situ: Not identified
    • Margins: Negative; Closest margin: 10 mm from deep margin
    • Nodal status: Negative (0/5)
      • number of lymph node examined: 2+3 (sentinel)
      • number with macrometastases (>2mm): 0
      • number with micrometastases (>0.2~2mm and/or >200 cells): 0
      • number with isolated tumor cells (<=0.2mm and <=200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect: No presurgical therapy received
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Present
    • Perineural invasion: Absent
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY (S2025-03571)
    • ER (Ab): Positive (100%, strong intensity)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (95 %, strong intensity)
    • HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative (score=0)
    • AR: (+, 90%, strong intensity)
    • Ki-67: 20%
• 2025-03-17 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Finding
    • The sentinel lymph node mapping was performed immediately after injection of 0.5 mCi of Tc-99m phytate (s.c) above the left breast.
    • The sequential static images over the chest revealed a focal area of increased accumulation of radioactivity at the left axilla.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Probably a sentinel lymph node at the left axillary region.
• 2025-03-13 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (131 - 44) / 131 = 66.41%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dialted LA and LV; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Trivial MR, mild AR, mild TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2025-03-12 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left breast, compatible with the primary left breast cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the stomach, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiologic uptake of FDG.
    
  • Left breast cancer, cTxN0M0, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-02 ~ 2025-04-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

• 2025-03-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

  • S: Androgen receptor: (+, 90%, strong intensity).

• 2025-03-20 SOAP Cardiology Zhou XingHui

  • A/P
    • Sinus rhythm heard at present, typical angina is suspected
    • Arrange Tl-201 myocardial perfusion scan for typical angina

• 2025-03-16 ~ 2025-03-18 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang JianHui

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left male breast status post simple mastectomy+axillary lymph node biopsy and right cepahalic vein port-A insertion on 2025/03/17
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Proteinuria, unspecified
  • CC
    • A left breast mass was found by self-examination 4 months ago.   - Present illness history
    • This 55-year-old man has past history of
      • Hypertension
      • CKD stage 5, FSGS related for 3 years
      • Duodenal ulcer 3 years ago
      • Goat
    • He denied cancer history. He noted a palpable mass at left breast 4 months ago. But he didn’t pay attention to it. Due to tumor enlarge in recently 2 months. He came to our OPD for help.
    • Breast sono showed a lesion, Left 3/0.67cm, size: 3.84x2.72 cm, BI-RADS: Category 4c, r/o malignancy suggest biopsy.
    • Core needle biopsy revealed invasive carcinoma, no special type, Androgen receptor (+ >90%), ER (100%, 3+), PR (95%, 2+), Her2/neu (-, Dako score 0), Ki-67: 20%, E-cadherin (+). CA-153 25.75 U/ml, CEA 1.74 ng/ml.
    • Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan and abdomen echo showed no obvious lesion for metastasis. He had no dizziness, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss.
    • PE: symmetrical of bilateral breasts. A hard, nontender, non-movable mass and irregular margin at left breast around 4x3 cm without discharge. The nipple was dumping without exudative nor bloody discharge and no retraction. The left breast skin had no cellulitis change.
    • Under the impression of left breast invasive carcinoma, he was admitted for surgery of simple mastectomy + SLNB.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admision, we performed left breast simple mastectomy and right subclavicular Port-A insertion on 2025/03/17.
    • The post-operative mild surgical wound pain, no complication. Left breast wound gauze and elastic bangage compression cover with 2 JP dain pinkish drainage. Right subclavicular Port-A wound clear, steri-stip covered.
    • General condition is stable, education post-operative wound and activities care, he is discharged on 2025/03/18 then OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D

• 2025-03-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

  • S
    • left breast cancer, 4cm, HR(+) Her2(-), cLN(-)
  • A/P
    • Lab: HBV + HCV
    • Admission for C/T: AC x4 -> T x4
    • Request pathologist for one more IHC: AR

• 2025-03-06, 2025-02-13, 2025-01-16 SOAP Nephrology Peng QingXiu

  • Prescription
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 2# BID 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Apolin (hydralazine 25mg) 1# BID 28D
    • colchicine 0.5mg 0.5# QD 28D

• 2022-07-25 ~ 2022-07-27 POMR Nephrology Peng QingXiu

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Nephrotic syndrome, s/p Renal biopsy
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Gout, unspecified
  • CC
    • Foamy urine (+) for 10+ years
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 53-years-old male with underlying disease of hypertension for 20+ years with regular OPD and gout since 20-years-old follow-up was suffered from a proteinuria for 10+ years.
    • Urine ALB 292.48 was noted on 2022/07/18 regular OPD follow-up. The patient denied flank pain or UTI sign except lower limbs edema was positive.
    • Due to above symptoms, the patient was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, renal biopsy was done on 2022/07/26. Back pain was noted after biopsy, sketa was given for pain relief.
    • Under the stable condition, he was discharged today, wound will be follow up in OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none

[surgical operation]

• 2025-03-17
  • Surgery
    • left breast cancer, simple mastectomy and SLNB
    • port implantation, right cephalic vein
  • Finding
    • left breast tumor 5cm, 3”/1cm from nipple
    • axillary SLNB: 2, all negative
    • port: B-BRAUN/BARD, 6.5Fr, 20cm, right cephalic vein

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-03 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 175mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 300mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 1hr (poor renal function, Endoxan reduce 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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[lab data]

2025-03-07 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2025-03-07 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.386
2025-03-07 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2025-03-07 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.008
2025-03-07 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2025-03-07 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.038
2025-03-07 CEA 5.92 ng/mL
2025-03-07 CA199 20.03 U/mL

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-21 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Findings:
    • There are multiple lesions in the spleen (up to 2.1 cm), showing hypointensity on T1WI and hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI.
      • During dynamic study, all lesions show poor enhancement at portal venous phase and delayed phase images, and rim enhancement in delayed phase images Multiple metastases in the spleen are highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Prior CT identified soft tissue lesion in left paracolic gutter space is noted again, stable in size (3 x 2.2 cm). It shows mild hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI, and enhancement in dynamic study.
      • Tumor seeding is highly suspected.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 2 cm in S5).
    • There is a small gallstone.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.1 cm).
  • IMP:
    • Multiple metastases in the spleen are highly suspected. Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Tumor seeding in left paracolic gutter space is highly suspected.
• 2025-03-08 CT - abdomen
  • Indication:
    • Descending colon cancer status post Hartmann procedure on 2024/10/23, pT4aN2aM1a, stage IVa for chemptherapy of FOLFOX (course 6)
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • s/p Hartmann procedure. Several peritoneal soft tissue nodules.
    • Some lymph nodes in left mesocolon.
    • Multiple mass lesions, up to 2.8cm, in spleen.
    • Cystic lesions, up to 2.0cm, in liver.
  • Impression
    • Descending colon cancer, s/p Hartmann procedure
    • Peritoneal seedings and lymph node metastasis
    • Suspect spleen metastasis
    • Suggest previous imaging study correlation
• 2025-03-06 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
• 2025-03-04 KUB and Lumbar spine lateral view show:
  • Bilateral clear psoas shadows.
  • Unremarkable bowel gas pattern.
  • Increased kyphosis of thoracolumbar spine.
  • L2-3, L3-4 disc space narrowing.
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-03 ~ 2025-04-05 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen YuTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Descending colon cancer status post Hartmann’s procedure on 2024/10/23, with spleen metastasis and suspect peritoneal seeding, pT4aN2aM1 for Avastin plus FOLFIRI chemotherapy (course 1)
    • Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, grade 1 (absolute neutrophil count 1670)
    • Chemotherapy induced leukopenia, grade 1 (white blood cell count 3570)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity, grade 2-3
  • CC
    • mild nausea with decreased appetite for 3-5 days, the fingertips of both hands are numb feeling accompanied with the cup falls when pick it up occasionally for days.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 67 years old patient was a case of hypertension and type 2 diabetes with medication control many years.
    • According to patient statement, he had suffered from intermittent abdominal pain for days with mild fever noted. These symptoms was worse and then visited to YongHe Cardinal Tien Hospital for help, abominal CT revealed colon tumor invastion retroperitoneum with abscess formation.
    • Operation of Hartmann procedure was performed on 2024/10/23. Pathologic stage: pT4aN2aM1a, stage IVa. Postoperative course was rather smooth. He received 5 cycles of FOLFOX-6 chemotherapy at YongHe Cardinal Tien Hospital.
    • He was transferred to our hospital for further continue chemotherapy on 2025/03/06.
    • The abdominal CT was followed on 2025/03/08 and that showed: 1) Several peritoneal soft tissue nodules; 2) Some lymph nodes in left mesocolon; 3) Multiple mass lesions, up to 2.8cm, in spleen.
    • Abdominal MRI revealed: 1) Multiple metastases in the spleen are highly suspected; 2) Tumor seeding in left paracolic gutter space is highly suspected on 2025/03/21.
    • This time, he complain about mild nausea with decreased appetite for 3-5 days, the fingertips of both hands are numb feeling accompanied with the cup falls when pick it up occasionally for days. No fever, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding gums, unsteady gait, general malaise or hair loss was mentioned.
    • Due to multiple spleen metastasis and suspect tumor seeding, he was admitted for targeted therapy in combination with chemotherapy.    
    • PE - BH: 167.0cm, BW: 83.05kg, BMI: 29.7
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received Avastin and FOLFORI chemotherapy. Hospital course was smooth. Nausea or vomiting did not occurr. Fever or infection signs wasn’t noted. Under stable condition, she was discharged on 2025/04/05.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Emetrol (domperidone 10mg) 1# TIDAC 3D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 3D
• 2025-03-26 SOAP Gastroenterology Gong ZiXiang
  • S
    • Prophylactic Nuc Rx.
  • O
    • 2025/03/20 AST = 28 U/L; Bil total = 0.57 mg/dL;
    • 2025/03/07 HBsAg(-) ; Anti-HBc(+); Anti-HCV(-) ;
    • 2025/03/07 CEA = 5.92 ng/mL; CA199 = 20.03 U/mL;
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-04 SOAP Orthopedics Wu ZongQiao
  • S
    • bilateral lower back pain with bilateral lower limb numbness for years
  • O
    • X-ray: L2 compression fracture, L2/3 spondylosis
  • A/P
    • pain control
    • follow up 2 months later
  • Prescription x2
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# TID 28D
• 2025-03-04 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen YuTing
  • S
    • Descending colon cancer, pStageT4aN2aM1a, s/p Hartmann procedure on 2024/10/23
    • admission this time for 6th FOLFOX
  • O
    • BH: 170 cm; BW: 82 kg; BMI: 28.4
    • stoma: well function
  • A/P
    • admission on 2025/03/06

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-04-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 353mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 784mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5493mg NS 900mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Chen YuTing)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 167mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 787mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5510mg NS 900mL 46hr (FOLFOX. Chen YuTing)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 167mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 790mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5532mg NS 900mL 46hr (FOLFOX. Chen YuTing)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam findings]

• 2025-04-01 Sonography - thyroid gland
  • Normal size of the thyroid gland.
  • Some hypoechoic nodules (0.42cm) in left thyroid gland.
• 2025-03-11 Neurosonography
  • Mild atherosclerosis in right ICA and bilateral CCA bifurcations.
  • Increased RI in left CCA, left ICA and right VA, indicating distal stenosis.
  • Adequate total VA flow volume (184 ml/min).
• 2025-03-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (151 - 44) / 151 = 70.86%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR, PR
    • Mild Pulmonary HTN
    • Calcified aortic valve and mitral annulus with Moderate AS
• 2025-02-28 CT - brain
  • Without-contrast CT of brain shows:
    • Periventricular low attenuation, suggestive of leukoaraiosis.
    • Prominent sulci, fissures, and ventricles.
  • Impression
    • Leukoaraiosis and brain atrophy
• 2025-02-28 CXR
  • Mild increased infiltration in both lungs
  • Enlargement of cardiac sihoutte
  • s/p port A insertion
• 2025-02-28 ECG
  • Poor data quality
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-16 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Pneumatocele at bilateral lungs up to 2.4cm at right middle lobe are found. (Se202 Im131).
    • Cardiomegaly is noted. Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • s/p LAR.
    • Low density lesions at S8 and S2 of liver with central necrotic lesion measuring up to 3.3cm is found. Liver mets is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-07-17, the liver mets regressed.
    • Lymphocele at right iliac side wall is found measuring 3.06cm in largest dimension.
    • Atrophy of bilateral kidneys are found
    • Hepatic cysts at both lobes of liver are found.
  • Imp:
    • s/p LAR.
    • liver mets. In regression.
    • No evidence of lung meta.
• 2024-12-09 CT - brain
  • Swelling of bil. psoterior scalp.
  • Brain atrophy and infarcts.
• 2024-07-17 CT - chest
  • Findings Comparison was made with CT on 2023 2024
    • Lungs: multiple thin-walled cysts of varying sizes up to 23mm distributed in both lungs. interlobular septal thickeng in both lower lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN. extensive coronary arterial calcification.
    • Thoracic aorta: dilated ascending aorta (4cm). extensive atherosclerotic change.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (4.1cm) and right (3cm) and left pulmonary arteries..
    • Heart: dilated LA and LV. conventric LVH. severe calcified aortic valves with stenosis, extensive calcified posterior mitral annulus
    • Pleura: trace effusion.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • multiple hepatic tumors up to 32mm and numerous hepatic cysts.
      • atrophic kidneys with several small cysts.
      • several gallstones.
      • a cystic lesion 2.7 cm in right adnexa.
      • mild ascites and mild subcutaneous edema in abdominal wall.
      • Extensiveatherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
      • compression fracture of T12 vertebral body.
  • Impression:
    • no lung metastasis.
    • multiple hepatic metastatic tumors.
    • Degenerative AV with stenosis, LVD and LAD with LVH of heart, interstitial lung edema, pulmonary hypertension.
    • ESRD.
• 2024-06-26 RAS + BRAF (massarray)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-22416 A4
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT > AGT, p.G12S)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-05-09 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with multiple liver metastases.
  • Mildly increased FDG accumulation in the colon and rectum. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-02-03 CT
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Hypodense nodules (up to 2.4cm) in liver and kidneys.
    • R/O right ovary cyst (2.6cm).
    • Gallbladder and CBD stones (4-10mm).
    • A lipoma (0.5x1.8cm) in left hip region.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary and visceral arteries.
    • Cardiomegaly. Compression fracture of L1.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-12-18 Pelvis THR
  • Osteoarthritis change of both hip joints with joint space narrowing (more at superior aspect), subchondral sclerosis and marginal spur formation. Prominent vascular calcifications.
• 2023-11-10 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, sigmoid colon, sigmoidectomy —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, arising from tubulovillous adenoma
      
    • Resection margins: free
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/17)
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —- Not received
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: pStage I, pT1N0 (if cM0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Operation procedure: sigmoidectomy
    • Specimen site: sigmoid colon
      
    • Specimen size: 10.4 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: polypoid, 3.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
    • Tumor location: 7.3 cm and 2.5 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively.
    • Depth of invasion grossly: submucosa,
      
    • Mucosa elsewhere: congestion
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1: colon, non-tumor; A2-5: tumor; A6-8 and X1-6: lymph node, mesocolic; B: proximal resection margin; C: distal resection margin.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades submucosa
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved, Distance of tumor from margin: 7 mm
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding: Low score (0-4)
      
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: tubulovillous adenoma
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 0/17
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
        • Primary Tumor (pT): pT1: Tumor invades the submucosa (through the muscularis mucosa but not into the muscularis propria)
        • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
        • Distant Metastasis (pM): if cM0
          
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply):
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2023-11-07 SONO - abdomen
  • Real-time sonographic evaluation of the abdomen was performed - Findings:
    • The liver shows normal in size and echogenicity.
      • There are multiple hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1.4 cm).
        
      • Portal vein flow: patent.
    • Bile ducts: not dilated.
    • The gallbladder appears normal in wall thickness and size.
      • Several gallstones (up to 1.4 cm).
        
    • The pancreatic head and body shows normal in size and texture.
      • The pancreatic tail is obscured by overlying bowel gas.
    • The spleen shows normal in size and echogenicity without focal lesion.
    • Abdominal aorta and IVC show unremarkable finding.
    • There is no evidence of para-aortic lymphadenopathy or ascites.
    • Both kidney show normal echopattern and size.
      • There is no evidence of stone or hydronephrosis.
      • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.5 cm).
  • Impression:
    • There are multiple hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1.4 cm).
      
    • Several gallstones (up to 1.4 cm).
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.5 cm).
• 2023-10-23 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the descending colon.
    • One large 3.5cm polypoid tumor lesion was noted in the sigmoid colon (20cm AAV), tattoo in front of it was done.
    • Mixed hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • One large 3.5cm polypoid tumor lesion was noted in the sigmoid colon (20cm AAV)
  • Suggestion:
    • F/U. suggest laparoscopic colectomy
• 2023-10-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (173 - 54.4) / 173 = 68.55%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68.6-63.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Sclerosis of AV, trivial AS, no AR (AVA 1.71, Vmax 2.71)
    • Thickened MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LV
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
    • Dilated LA
• 2023-10-13 CT - abdomen
  • Hx
    • CC: low GI bleeding
    • 20231009 sigmoidoscopy: A 2.5 cm polyp was noted at sigmoid colon. Biopsy and pathology: Tubulovillous adenoma with high grade dysplasia.
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue mass in right lateral wall of the sigmoid colon, measuring 3.5 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Adenocarcinoma (T3) is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes villous adenoma.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
      • In addition, there is no enlarged node in the adjacent mesocolon (N0).
    • There are multiple hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1 cm).
    • There are several gallstones （up to 1 cm).
    • Both kidneys show small size, few cysts, and thin parenchyma that are c/w ESRD.
    • There is ascites in the abdomen and pelvis, nature?
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There are few cysts in RML and RLL of the lung.
    • There is a cystic lesion 2.7 cm in right adnexa without wall thickening, septum, and mural nodule.
      • Simple right ovarian cyst is highly suspected.
    • Follow up is indicated.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIA(Stage_value)
• 2023-10-11 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Sigmoid colon, biopsy, polypectomy — Tubulovillous adenoma with high grade dysplasia
  • The sections show tubulovillous adenoma, composed of colonic mucosal tissue with atypical glands lined by pseudostratified, high-grade dysplastic columnar cells, in tubular, villous, and cribriform patterns. Suggest colosely follow up and polypectomy.
• 2023-10-09 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope had been inserted up to sigmoid colon. An about 2.5 cm polyp was noted at sigmoid colon. Biopsy was done. Large amount stool in rectum and sigmoid colon. Insertion above the lesion site is difficult and exam was stopped
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Advanced colon polyp, sigmoid colon, s/p biopsy
    • Internal hemorrhoid
    • Poor colon preparation, incomplete study
• 2023-10-06 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • No active bleeder or blood clot during exam
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Antral deformity
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • No active bleeder or blood clot during exam
    • Please corealate with clinical condition
• 2021-02-04 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Diagnosis
    • Intestine, large,sigmoid colon, biopsy — hyperplastic polyp
      
    • Intestine, large,sigmoid colon, polypectomy —tubular adenoma
      
  • Microscopically, section A shows hyperplastic polyp with hyperplastic crypts and lymphocytic infiltrate. Section B shows tubular adenoma composed of a proliferation of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-09 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Arrange admission for Chest/Abd/Pelvis CT frist, then HD for contrast and then C/T with FOLFIRI
• 2024-06-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • Due to suspicious recurrence of liver by PET, consider C/T with FOLFIRI +/- bevacizumab (consider the bleeding tendence becuae of patient on HD)
    • RTC 2 weeks for checking the Port-A
• 2024-06-25 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A:
    • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023/11/09, pT1N0M0 (0/17), G2, stage I
    • Multiple liver metastases, stage IVa (unresectable)
  • P:
    • liver metastases developed, suggest chemotherapy + target therapy, refer to ONC, RAS gene?
• 2024-04-30 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • P:
    • still high CEA > 200, arrange PET
• 2023-11-28 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A:
    • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023/11/09, pT1N0M0 (0/17), G2, stage I
  • P:
    • F/U CEA (2024-01), CXR, CT, colonoscopy (2024-10)
• 2023-11-05 ~ 2023-11-21 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023/11/09, pT1N0M0 (0/17), G2, stage I
    • End stage renal disease
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
    • Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
  • CC
    • Tarry stool for 1 day.        
  • Present illness
    • This 65-year-old lady with end stage renal disease under hemodialysis QW135, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
    • This time, she presented to our emergency department on 2023/11/05 with bloody stools for 1 day. She followed up at our Colorectal Surgery clinic and already scheduled for a sigmoidectomy on 2023/11/09 because of tubulovillous adenoma with high grade dysplasia of S-colon. Her vital signs were notable for hypertension (162/75 mmHg) without tachycardia. She appeared distressed. Physical examination was remarkable for a distended non-tender abdomen. A chest X-ray showed ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs. Blood labs revealed anemia (7.7 mg/dL). She received 2 units of packed red blood cells and two doses of tranexamic acid in the Emergency Department.
    • Under the impression of colon tumor with bleeding, she was admitted to our Colorectal Surgery ward for a further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we closely monitor her vital sign and keep her hemodynamically stable. We arranged hemodialysis on W1,3,5 for her ESRD. Pre-op assessment was done.
    • Sigmoidectomy with anastomosis was performed on admission day 5 (as original schedule). Her post-operative course was relatively smooth. There was no nausea, vomit, dizziness, fever, abdominal tenderness after the operation. Operation wound was clean and no infection sign also the pain was tolerable.
    • However, acute high fever, diarrhea, and sharp abdominal pain over right lower quardant on 12/14. Fever survey was done and infection control with Brosym. Blood culture revealed Enterococcus faecalis Growth, Klebsiella pneumoniae Growth, Citrobacter freundii.
    • There was no fever after since the use of antibiotics. We closely monitor the Jackson prait drain, it was clean and the amount decrease day by day. We removed JP drain on 11/21 and arranged discharge. We educated her diet about low residue diet. We encourage ambulation and also aware of fall prvention. Patient would be discharge today with oral antibiotics cravit, ceficin, linezolid and OPD follow up next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if BT > 38
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Zyvox FC (linezolid 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1# QOD
• 2023-10-21 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A:
    • Large polypoid tumor (Tubulovillous adenoma with high grade dysplasia) of S-colon
  • P:
    • sigmoidoscopy with tattoo
    • admission (11/07), consult NEP for hemodialysis, ERAS?, prepare colon, Exp. Lap with sigmoidectomy (11/09)
• 2023-10-05 ~ 2023-10-18 POMR Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Carcinoma in situ of colon
    • Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • End stage renal disease
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
    • Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • Other peripheral vertigo, unspecified ear
    • Atypical atrial flutter
    • Embolism of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
  • CC
    • bloody stool for 3 days
  • Present illness
    • This is a 65 years-old female with underlying disease of … presents with bloody stool for 3 days.
      • ESRD under HD on QW1,3,5
      • HTN
      • Atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction post electrophyiologic study and radiofrequent catheter ablation on 106/04/03
      • Congestive heart failure
      • SLE
    • According to the patieint, she suffered from bloody stool and dizziness for 3 days. Bloody stool was up 5 times today. Besides, LLQ abdominal pain was noted.
    • At ER, vital sign including BP:119/56; PR:58; BT:36.4’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6; SpO2:96%. Laboratory data showed decreased Hb level (8.3mg/dl).
    • Under the impression of gastrointestinal bleeding, she was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with adequate IV fluid, PPI pump and transamin were given for GI bleeding.
    • Panendoscopy was arranged on 10/06 and showed esophagitis, gastritis and antral deformity.
    • We arranged the colonoscopy on 10/09. Internal hemorrhoid and an about 2.5 cm polyp at sigmoid colon were noted. Polyp biopsy was done and pathology revealed tubulovillous adenoma with high grade dysplasia.
    • CT of abdomen also revealed a soft tissue mass in right lateral wall of the sigmoid colon, measuring 2.5 cm in size.
    • CRS specialist was consulted and may arrange laparoscopic sigmoidectomy.
    • There was no more bloody stool after medical treatment. Due to stable vital sign, she was allowed to discharge on 10/18 and OPD follow-up arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC 8D

[consultation]

• 2025-04-01 Nephrology
  • Q
    • For HD QW135. Due to chemotherapy, please schedule dialysis for the afternoon.
    • This 66-year-old woman, had history of
      • ESRD under H/D QW135 at LMD,
      • heart failure, atrial fibrillation,
      • systemic lupus erythematosus.
    • This time, adenocarcinoma of S-colon status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023/11/09, pT1N0M0 (0/17), G2, stage I then follow-up abdominal CT (2024/02/03) shwoed S/P operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence. PET scan (2024/05/09) revealed multiple focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with multiple liver metastases. The lung CT with contrast on 2024/07/17 showed no lung metastasis. multiple hepatic metastatic tumors.
    • Degenerative AV with stenosis, LVD and LAD with LVH of heart, interstitial lung edema, pulmonary hypertension. ESRD. She was recive palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI (irino 120mg/m2 before H/D, LV 300mg/m2, 5-fu 2200mg/m2, hold 5-fu bolus) since 2024/07/17 (C1D1). She didn’t have the symptoms of fever, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea nor abdominal pain after taking chemotherapy. Now, she admitted for palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI. We need your help for HD Q135 arrangement. Thanks a lot!
  • A
    • We will arrange hemodialysis QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000 IU QW if Hgb <11.
• 2025-03-13 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • This 66-year-old woman, had history of
      • End stage renal disease under hemodialysis QW135 at LMD
      • heart failure
      • paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/ atrial flutter
      • systemic lupus erythematosus, under methylprednisolone 4mg 1# qd, plaquenil 200mg 1# qdcc and azathioprine 1# qd.
      • Hypertension with medical control
      • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023/11/09, pT1N0M0 (0/17), G2, stage I with Multiple liver metastases, stage IVa. Palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI since 2024/07/17~
      • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
      • Chronic Anemia
    • This time, she suffered Altered mental status after hemodialysis end stage this afternoon, also had general weakness and chills sensation, so she was brought to our MER for help. At MER, fever noted at triage and vital signs revealed TPR: 39.2/101/18min, BP:191/92mmHg, SpO2:94%, GCS:E4V4M6.
    • The serum examination show leukopenia and chronic anemia (WBC:1.42 *10^3/uL, Neutrophil: 75.1%, Band: 3.9 %, Hb: 6.9g/dl) and elevation of CRP level (2.0mg/dL), Chronic renal failure without eletrylate unbalance (Na/k:138/3.5mmol/L), normal ammonia and VBG without CO2 retention, mild elevated of hs-Troponin I 75.3 pg/mL and NT-proBNP >35000.0 pg/mL, CXR showed pneumonia over right lower lungs.
    • Under impression of pneumonia over right lower lobe. She was admitted.
    • After admission, lab data on 2025/03/11 showed elevated TSH (5.6) and normal free-T4 (0.96) level. Due to suspected subclinical hypothyroidism, we need your expertise for further evaluation and management. Thanks a lot!
  • A
    • S:
      • patient: 66 y/o female
      • admission: pneumonia over right lower lobe
      • consult for TSH (5.6) and normal free-T4 ( 0.96) level
    • O:
      • BT 36.7
      • HR 70
      • SBP 140/67
      • 2025-03-12 ESR 17 mm/hr
        
      • 2025-03-11 TSH 5.601 uIU/mL
        
      • 2025-03-11 Free-T4 0.96 ng/dL
        
      • Medication may related: methylone 4 mg 1# QD
    • A:
      • Abnormal thyroid function, suspected subclinical hypothyroidism, or lab error
      • Pneumonia
    • Plan:
      • Recheck Free T4/TSH/T3 (nuclear medicine)
      • Check anti-TPO, and anti-thyroglobulin.
      • May Arrange thyroid echo (radiology)
      • Contact us when the data comes out or if you have any question.
      • Endocrinology OPD follow-up after discharged
• 2025-03-13 Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Q
    • After admission, we discotinued azathioprine due to potential side effect of pancytopenia since 2025/03/03. However, lab data on 2025/03/10 still showed normocytic anemia (Hb: 6.9, MCV: 95.3) after transfusion of 2u pRBC. Due to systemic lupus erythematosus lost follow up and direct coomb test (+) on 2025/03/11. We need your expertise for further evaluation and management. Thanks a lot!
  • A
    • Patient’s medical record was reviewed. We were consulted for evaluation and management of suspect SLE related autoimmune hemolysis. According to the patient and medical record, she was diagnosed as SLE with initial symptoms of proteinuria and poor renal function via health exam at LMD since 2010. (Course: LMD => Nephrology in our hospital => RIA OPD diagnosed => admission for pulse therapy and cyclophosphamide => 2014 started peritoneal dialysis and then shift to hemodialysis till now.)
    • Current medication via OPD: HCQ 1tab BID and AZA 1tab BID
    • Lab data
      • 2025-03-12 RF <10 IU/mL
        
      • 2025-03-12 C3 77.4 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-03-12 C4 24.1 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-03-11 Indirect Coomb Test Negative
        
      • 2025-03-11 Direct Coomb Test Positive
        
      • 2025-03-10 AST 17 U/L
        
      • 2025-03-10 ALT 12 U/L
        
      • 2025-03-11 Vitamin B12 4510 pg/mL
        
      • 2025-03-11 Folic Acid 42.15 ng/mL
        
      • 2025-03-03 OB Negative
        
    • S+O
      • Pallor (+), Skin rashes (+), joint swelling or tenderness (-), Signs of systemic inflammation (-), Hypertension (+), Abdominal tenderness or GI symptoms (-), Peripheral edema or hematuria (-), Neurological signs (-), red and sore eyes (-), kidney involvement (+)
    • A:
      • Anemia (renal anemia? autoimmune hemolytic anemia?)
      • SLE with LN, now ESRD with HD
        • Positivity of Coomb’s test only tells us that anti-RBC antibodies are present, but does not mean the patient has AIHA
    • Suggestion:
      • survey cause of anemia, check LDH/Haptoglobin/EPO level, Direct and indirect bilirubin, total bilirubin (to determine if there is AIHA)
      • keep Plaquenil 1tab QD , taper steroid
      • DC AZA if you’re worried about drug related bone marrow suppression causing anemia
      • arrange RIA OPD follow up
• 2025-03-06 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This time, she suffered from sudden onset Altered mental status after hemodialysis end stage, also had general weakness and chills sensation, so she was brought to our MER for help.
    • At MER, fever noted at triage and vital signs revealed TPR: 39.2/101/18min, BP:191/92mmHg, SpO2:94%, GCS:E4V4M6. The serum examination show leukopenia and chronic anemia (WBC:1.42 *10^3/uL, Neutrophil: 75.1%, Band: 3.9 %, Hb: 6.9g/dl) and elevation of CRP level (2.0mg/dL), Chronic renal failure without eletrylate unbalance (Na/k:138/3.5mmol/L), normal ammonia and VBG without CO2 retention, mild elevated of hs-Troponin I 75.3 pg/mL and NT-proBNP >35000.0 pg/mL, CXR showed pneumonia over right lower lungs. Under impression of pneumonia over right lower lobe. She was admitted.
    • Due to elevated troponin I level and ST depression in V4-V6, cardiac echo was arranged today. We need your your furhter evaluation and management. Thanks for your expertise.
  • A
    • S
      • This 66 y/o female is a cas eof ESRD s/p dialysis QW135; heart failure, SLE, conon CA. This time, she admitted due to sepsis, She denied chest pain
    • O
      • 2D echo EF 71%, moderate AS
      • BP 139/72 HR 71
      • RHB with systolic murmur, Gr III
      • Hb 7.5
      • PLT 87K
      • NT pro BNP >35000
      • EKG: Normal sinus rhythm
      • CT: coronary artery calcififiation
    • impression
      • Coronary artery calcification, R/O CAD
      • Moderate aortic stenosis
      • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillatoin ad flutter s/p ablation
      • ESRD
      • Sepsis
      • hgb 6.8 -> 7.5
    • suggestion
      • Because of moderate aortic stenosis, it is not indicaiton AVR right now. Maybe follow up 2D echo every year
      • Although coronary artery calcification by CT exam, patient denied chest pain and right now Hgb low 7.5, anti-PLT agent with some risk of bleeding. If chest pain, consider add anti-PLT agent such as plavix.
      • maybe follow up lipid profiles, if LDL >70, consider add statin such as atrovastatin.
• 2024-08-09 Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Q
    • for systemic lupus erythematosus under methylprednisolone 4mg 1# qd, plaquenil 200mg 1# qd, but lost follow up for 4 yrs
    • This 65-year-old woman, had history of ESRD under H/D QW135 at LMD, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and systemic lupus erythematosus. This time, adenocarcinoma of S-colon status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023/11/09, pT1N0M0 (0/17), G2, stage I then follow-up abdominal CT (2024/02/03) shwoed S/P operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence. PET scan (2024/05/09) revealed multiple focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with multiple liver metastases. Owing to multiple liver mets was noted by PET scan exam and she was admitted for frist C/T and arrange CT scan. This time, she was receive chemotherapy with FOLFIRI (C1D15) on 2024/08/08~2024/08/10.
  • A
    • Please check anti-dsDNA, C3/C4, ANA, anti-SSA/SSB/Sm/RNP/Scl-70/Jo-1, ESR, CRP.
    • Inform me when results are back.
• 2023-11-06 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This 65 y.o lady with ESRD with AV shunt on left hand received regularly HD on W1,3,5. / Heart failure / SLE / Atrial fibrillation
    • She experienced tarry stool related to colon tumor came to ED for help. Hb noted 7.7mg/dl. Blood transfusion PRBC 2 U was given in ED then admitted to ward. Colectomy would be performed on 11/08.
    • We need your expertise opinion and arrange HD for this patient. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • We will arrange H/D QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000U QW if Hb < 11.
• 2023-10-13 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • Colonoscopy was arranged on 10/09. Internal hemorrhoid and an about 2.5 cm polyp at sigmoid colon were noted. Polyp biopsy was done and pathology revealed tubulovillous adenoma with high grade dysplasia. CT of abdomen was arranged today. Due to suspected colon cancer (CIN), we need your expertise for further evaluaion and management. Thank you!
  • A
    • O:
      • CT
      • There is a soft tissue mass in right lateral wall of the sigmoid colon, measuring 2.5 cm in size.
        • The differential diagnosis includes adenocarcinoma and villous adenoma.
        • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
      • There are multiple hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1 cm).
      • There are several gallstones（up to 1 cm).
      • Both kidneys show small size, few cysts, and thin parenchyma that are c/w ESRD.
      • There is ascites in the abdomen and pelvis.
      • There are few cysts in RML and RLL of the lung.
      • There is a cystic lesion 2.7 cm in right adnexa without wall thickening, septum, and mural nodule that may be simple right ovarian cyst. Follow up is indicated.
    • A:
      • Large difficult polyp (AIS at least) of S-colon
    • P:
      • Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy is indicated
      • However, due to many comorbidities, surgical risk is high, and pre-op evaluation including of echocardiography and pulmonary function test are needed
      • We’ll visit the patient soon
• 2023-10-05 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This patient is consult for arranging hemodialysis QW135. Thanks for your expertise!
  • A
    • We will arrange hemodialysis QW135 for the patient during the course of hospitalization. Please prescribe EPO 5000 IU QW if Hb < 11.
    • Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-02 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2025-03-12 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2025-02-14 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 490mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2025-01-17 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 490mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-12-19 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 490mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-11-21 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-10-29 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-10-04 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-09-11 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-08-26 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min (before HD 1hr) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr (after HD) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (after HD) (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-08-07 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min D1 + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr D2 + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr D2 (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.3mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-07-17 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min D1 + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr D2 + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr D2 (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.3mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-02

This 66-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis QW135, heart failure with atrial fibrillation, and chronic hepatitis B is undergoing palliative FOLFIRI chemotherapy for sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma (pT1N0M0, G2, Stage I) with liver metastases (Stage IVa). Since chemotherapy initiation on 2024-07-17, she has remained free from acute gastrointestinal toxicities or febrile neutropenia. However, she has developed progressive anemia and thrombocytopenia, worsening renal function, and new cardiovascular findings.

On 2025-04-01, she received epoetin beta following a hemoglobin level of 7.1 g/dL, in line with nephrology recommendations for ESA initiation when Hgb <11 g/dL. Echocardiography on 2025-03-06 confirmed moderate aortic stenosis and mild pulmonary hypertension. Although autoimmune hemolysis is not definitively diagnosed, the presence of a positive direct Coombs test (2025-03-11), systemic lupus erythematosus history, and persistent normocytic anemia despite transfusions raise clinical suspicion.

Problem 1. ESRD on Hemodialysis

• Objective
  • Creatinine increased from 3.86 mg/dL (2025-03-25) to 4.44 mg/dL (2025-04-01), eGFR declined from 12.41 to 10.56 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-04-01).
  • BUN remained elevated at 38–43 mg/dL between 2025-03-25 and 2025-04-01.
  • Dialysis QW135 maintained per nephrology consult (2025-04-01).
  • Electrolytes stable (Na 136, K 4.1 mmol/L on 2025-04-01).
  • Mild metabolic alkalosis on VBG: HCO₃ 30.6 mmol/L, pH 7.47 (2025-02-28).
• Assessment
  • Chronic renal insufficiency with stable yet markedly reduced eGFR, consistent with ESRD on maintenance HD.
  • Uremia appears well-controlled clinically with no overt signs of volume overload, electrolyte derangement, or uremic symptoms.
  • Mild alkalosis likely related to dialysis buffer or overcorrection.
• Recommendation
  • Continue HD QW135 with post-HD timing adjusted around chemotherapy (as already arranged).
  • Maintain nephrology follow-up and monitor interdialytic weight and fluid balance.
  • Reassess calcium-phosphate balance and PTH given long-term HD, especially in the setting of vascular calcifications on echo and CT.

Problem 2. Progressive Anemia and Suspected Autoimmune Hemolysis

• Objective
  • Hgb declined from 8.2 g/dL (2025-03-25) to 7.1 g/dL (2025-04-01) with stable macrocytosis (MCV ~96 fL).
  • Reticulocyte count not reported; RDW elevated (19.9%) suggesting anisocytosis.
  • Direct Coombs test positive (2025-03-11); EPO level 42.2 mIU/mL (2025-03-22).
  • Recomon (epoetin beta) 5000 IU started QW on 2025-04-01.
  • Iron panel: Fe 51, TIBC 162, ferritin pending (2025-03-11).
  • Recent transfusions on record (e.g., 2U PRBC before 2025-03-10).
  • Haptoglobin 135 mg/dL, borderline (2025-03-22).
• Assessment
  • Multifactorial anemia: ESRD-related, chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression, and possible autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in SLE (positive Coombs, high RDW, anemia refractory to transfusion).
  • Erythropoiesis appears responsive to ESA.
  • No active bleeding or occult GI loss (stool OB negative 2025-03-03).
• Recommendation
  • Continue epoetin beta QW as per nephrology if Hgb <11 g/dL.
  • Reassess haptoglobin, reticulocyte count, LDH to better delineate AIHA vs. anemia of chronic disease.
  • Maintain Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and taper methylprednisolone (4 mg QD) as per RIA guidance.
  • Monitor for transfusion requirement; consider erythropoiesis resistance if poor response after 2–3 doses.

Problem 3. Neutropenia and Chemotherapy-Related Marrow Suppression

• Objective
  • WBC dropped from 3.78 ×10³/uL (2025-03-25) to 2.77 ×10³/uL (2025-04-01).
  • Neutrophil predominance (86.7%) maintained; no febrile neutropenia episodes this hospitalization reported yet.
  • Ongoing biweekly FOLFIRI chemotherapy (last on 2025-04-02).
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-related mild leukopenia without neutropenic fever.
  • No G-CSF used during this hospitalization for now.
  • Dose intensity and schedule of FOLFIRI maintained, suggesting tolerability.
• Recommendation
  • Continue close CBC monitoring before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Consider prophylactic G-CSF if ANC <1000/uL or febrile neutropenia develops.
  • Educate patient on infection risk precautions.

Problem 4. Colon Cancer with Liver Metastasis under Palliative FOLFIRI

• Objective
  • Colon cancer: sigmoid origin, pT1N0M0, G2 (2023-11-09 pathology).
  • PET (2024-05-09): multiple liver metastases; CT (2024-07-17): no lung mets.
  • Ongoing FOLFIRI since 2024-07-17, with consistent administration up to 2025-04-02.
  • Tumor markers: CEA rose to 345.53 ng/mL (2025-03-25), CA199 172.62 U/mL (2025-03-25).
• Assessment
  • Disease progression suspected based on rising tumor markers despite chemotherapy.
  • Imaging to reassess liver metastasis burden not yet repeated recently.
  • Functional status remains ECOG 1; tolerating chemotherapy well.
• Recommendation
  • Arrange CT abdomen/pelvis to reassess hepatic metastases.
  • Consider molecular reanalysis (e.g., RAS/BRAF, MSI status) for second-line targeted therapies if progression confirmed.
  • Continue current FOLFIRI pending imaging unless new symptoms emerge.

Problem 5. SLE with Multisystem Involvement (LN, AIHA)

• Objective
  • Positive ANA (speckled 1:80), SSA (1040 EliA), SSB (165 EliA), and Coombs positivity (2025-03-11).
  • C3/C4: C3 77.4, C4 24.1 mg/dL (2025-03-12).
  • Clinical: pallor, skin rash; no joint involvement or peripheral edema noted.
  • Current meds: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) QD, methylprednisolone 4 mg QD, azathioprine held since 2025-03-03.
• Assessment
  • SLE with class IV lupus nephritis (historical), now ESRD on HD.
  • Suspected low-grade disease activity (possible AIHA, skin involvement), no major flare.
  • Immunosuppression minimized due to cytopenia; Plaquenil continued.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current steroid dose; consider further tapering if clinically stable.
  • Keep azathioprine off if pancytopenia recurs.
  • Follow-up at RIA OPD to reassess immunologic markers and clinical activity.

Problem 6. Cardiovascular Disease: HFpEF, Aortic Stenosis, AFib

• Objective
  • Echo (2025-03-06): LVEF 71%, LA/LV dilatation, moderate AS, mild valvular regurgitation, impaired relaxation.
  • NT-proBNP >35000 pg/mL, hs-Troponin I 75.3 pg/mL (2025-02-28).
  • ECG: normal sinus rhythm; prior paroxysmal AF, no current episode.
  • BP stable (range: 143/62 to 176/80), HR 53–57 bpm on 2025-04-01.
• Assessment
  • HFpEF with diastolic dysfunction and chronic AF, no evidence of acute decompensation.
  • Moderate AS; no indication for valve intervention per cardiology (2025-03-06).
  • Cardiac biomarkers likely reflect underlying heart failure and ESRD volume status.
• Recommendation
  • Annual TTE to monitor AS progression.
  • Monitor BP control; maintain antihypertensive regimen.
  • Avoid volume overload; optimize dialysis fluid removal.

Problem 7. Thyroid Dysfunction - Suspected Subclinical Hypothyroidism

• Objective
  • TSH 5.6 uIU/mL (2025-03-11), Free T4 0.96 ng/dL.
  • Anti-TPO 0.6, anti-thyroglobulin <0.9 IU/mL (2025-04-01).
  • Thyroid echo: small hypoechoic nodules (0.42 cm) (2025-04-01).
  • Symptoms: none reported; clinically euthyroid.
• Assessment
  • Lab pattern compatible with subclinical hypothyroidism, possibly steroid-induced or euthyroid sick syndrome.
  • Normal anti-thyroid antibodies suggest low likelihood of Hashimoto’s.
• Recommendation
  • No need for levothyroxine unless TSH >10 or symptoms emerge.
  • Repeat TSH/Free T4 in 6–8 weeks.
  • Continue current steroid; avoid abrupt changes.

2025-02-14

Since the last review on 2025-01-17, notable changes in the patient’s condition include:

• Anemia progression: Hemoglobin decreased from 8.1 g/dL (2025-01-17) to 7.4 g/dL (2025-02-13), with persistent low RBC (2.50 x10^6/uL) and elevated RDW (19.7%), suggesting worsening anemia that could not be totally ruled-out chemotherapy-induced.
  
• Renal function improvement: BUN improved from 68 mg/dL (2025-01-17) to 38 mg/dL (2025-02-13), and creatinine improved from 5.75 mg/dL to 3.94 mg/dL, with eGFR increasing from 7.83 to 12.12 mL/min/1.73m². This suggests better hemodialysis efficacy.
  
• Hepatic status stable: Liver enzymes (AST 18 U/L, ALT 10 U/L) remain stable, with no signs of liver dysfunction despite ongoing chemotherapy.
  
• White blood cell recovery: WBC increased from 2.96 x10^3/uL to 4.80 x10^3/uL, but neutrophilia (87.1%) persists, indicating a post-chemotherapy marrow reaction.
  
• Vital signs: Persistent hypertension (BP 147/67 mmHg) with bradycardia (PR 48 bpm on 2025-02-13), suggesting possible beta-blocker effect or autonomic dysfunction.
  
• Oncology: She completed C5D15 of FOLFIRI on 2025-02-13 without significant new side effects, and liver metastases previously reported as regressing.

Problem 1: Anemia (Worsening)

• Objective:
  • HGB: Decreased from 8.1 g/dL (2025-01-17) to 7.4 g/dL (2025-02-13) (CBC 2025-02-13).
    
  • RBC: Low at 2.50 x10^6/uL (CBC 2025-02-13), similar to 2.18 x10^6/uL (2025-01-17).
    
  • RDW: Elevated to 19.7% (CBC 2025-02-13), indicating anisocytosis.
    
  • Received blood transfusions during hemodialysis on 2025-01-15 and 2025-01-16 (SOAP 2025-01-17).
    
  • EPO therapy (5000 IU weekly) (Nephrology consultation).
• Assessment:
  • Likely multifactorial: ongoing chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, ESRD-related erythropoietin deficiency, and possible iron deficiency.
    
  • No signs of hemolysis (normal bilirubin 0.56 mg/dL and stable LDH).
    
  • Anemia has worsened compared to 2025-01-17, despite blood transfusions and EPO.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue EPO 5000 IU QW.
    
  • Check iron profile (ferritin, transferrin saturation) and B12/folate for reversible causes.
    
  • Consider increasing EPO dose or adding intravenous iron if iron deficiency is confirmed.
    
  • Repeat CBC before the next chemotherapy cycle to monitor trends.
    
  • Evaluate for possible myelodysplasia if cytopenia worsens.

Problem 2: Renal Function (Improved with Dialysis)

• Objective:
  • BUN: Improved from 68 mg/dL (2025-01-17) to 38 mg/dL (2025-02-13).
    
  • Creatinine: Improved from 5.75 mg/dL (2025-01-17) to 3.94 mg/dL (2025-02-13).
    
  • eGFR: Increased from 7.83 to 12.12 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-13).
    
  • No new electrolyte imbalances: Na 138 mmol/L, K 3.7 mmol/L, Ca 2.40 mmol/L (2025-02-13).
    
  • Dialysis AV-shunt: clear without infection (Physical exam 2025-02-13).
• Assessment:
  • Improved renal indices suggest effective hemodialysis and possibly better volume control.
    
  • Persistent ESRD, but no signs of hyperkalemia or uremic complications.
    
  • Phosphorus and magnesium are normal, indicating stable dialysis clearance.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain current hemodialysis regimen (QW135).
    
  • Monitor potassium and bicarbonate levels post-dialysis for dialysis adequacy.
    
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV prophylaxis to protect liver and kidney.

Problem 3: Hypertension and Bradycardia

• Objective:
  • BP: 147/67 mmHg (2025-02-13), previously 178/78 mmHg (2025-01-17). Improved but still elevated.
    
  • Pulse: 48 bpm (bradycardia) (2025-02-13), down from 63 bpm (2025-01-17).
    
  • Current antihypertensives: Concor (bisoprolol) and Norvasc (amlodipine) (Active medications 2025-01-15).
• Assessment:
  • Improved BP control but new bradycardia suggests possible beta-blocker effect (from Concor (bisoprolol)) or cardiac conduction issue from LVH or SLE-related conduction disorder.
    
  • No syncope, dizziness, or chest pain reported.
• Recommendations:
  • Check ECG to rule out heart block.
    
  • Consider reducing Concor (bisoprolol) dose if ECG is normal and bradycardia persists.
    
  • Continue Norvasc (amlodipine) for BP control.
    
  • Monitor BP trends during hemodialysis, as intradialytic hypertension is possible.

Problem 4: Liver Metastases (Stable on FOLFIRI)

• Objective:
  • CT chest-abdomen (2025-01-16): Liver metastases present, but regressed compared to 2024-07-17 CT.
    
  • Liver function tests (2025-02-13): AST 18 U/L, ALT 10 U/L, total bilirubin 0.56 mg/dL — all stable.
    
  • FOLFIRI chemotherapy: C5D15 started on 2025-02-13 without reported adverse effects.
    
  • Tumor markers: CEA and CA19-9 pending.
• Assessment:
  • Liver metastases appear stable or regressing on imaging.
    
  • No new hepatic decompensation.
    
  • FOLFIRI regimen remains tolerable without significant toxicity.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue FOLFIRI chemotherapy (C6D1) as planned.
    
  • Check CEA, CA19-9 to monitor disease response.
    
  • Plan for CT follow-up after completing C6.

Problem 5: Chronic Hepatitis B (Stable on Vemlidy)

• Objective:
  • Anti-HBc positive, no delta-agent (Lab 2025-02-13).
    
  • On Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) since 2024.
    
  • Normal ALT (10 U/L) and AST (18 U/L) (2025-02-13).
    
  • No signs of HBV reactivation.
• Assessment:
  • Chronic hepatitis B is stable on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).
    
  • No evidence of hepatic flare despite chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).
    
  • Monitor HBV DNA and ALT/AST every 2-3 months.
    
  • Educate on symptoms of hepatic decompensation (e.g., jaundice, confusion).

2025-01-17

[Summary]

The patient is a 66-year-old woman with a history of adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (stage IVa due to liver metastases) who has been receiving palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI since 2024-07-17.

She also has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) under hemodialysis three times weekly (QW135), heart failure, atrial fibrillation, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and chronic hepatitis B.

Her condition is currently stable, with planned chemotherapy (C5D1) starting on 2025-01-17.

Notable ongoing issues include anemia, hypertension, and renal dysfunction.

Vital signs are stable, with mild hypertension (highest 178/78 mmHg on 2025-01-15).

[Problems]

Problem 1. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Hemoglobin (HGB): 7.4 g/dL on 2025-01-15 (latest lab).
  • Previous anemia history: HGB 7.5-9.5 g/dL from 2023 to 2025 (fluctuating levels during chemotherapy and hemodialysis).
  • History of ESRD, which contributes to anemia due to decreased erythropoietin production and hemodialysis-related losses (SOAP note 2023-11-06).
  • Blood transfusions given during hemodialysis on 2025-01-15 and 2025-01-16 to manage moderate anemia.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced, ESRD-related, and possibly due to underlying chronic disease (SLE).
  • Stable to mild worsening of anemia based on consistent low HGB levels and recent transfusion requirements. No acute complications (e.g., symptomatic hypotension, syncope).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue EPO therapy (5000 IU weekly) as per nephrology recommendations.
  • Monitor HGB and hematocrit levels after chemotherapy cycle (C5D1).
  • Evaluate for iron studies (e.g., ferritin, transferrin saturation) and vitamin B12/folate levels to rule out additional deficiencies.
  • Consider adjusting chemotherapy dosing if anemia worsens significantly.

Problem 2. End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

• Objective:
  • Renal function tests (2025-01-15):
    • Creatinine: 5.75 mg/dL.
    • BUN: 68 mg/dL.
    • eGFR: 7.83 mL/min/1.73m².
  • History of atrophic kidneys with renal cysts noted on CT scans (e.g., 2024-07-17 CT chest-abdomen).
  • Currently on regular hemodialysis QW135 with no reported complications. Port-A catheter and AV-shunt were clear and without infection signs on 2025-01-15.
• Assessment:
  • Renal dysfunction remains stable under maintenance dialysis, though uremia may still contribute to fatigue and anemia.
  • Risks include fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, and infection due to ESRD and dialysis access.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor dialysis adequacy (e.g., Kt/V, URR) and address symptoms of uremia if present.
  • Arrange post-dialysis lab tests (e.g., K, Na, bicarbonate) to evaluate dialysis efficacy.
  • Prevent infection at the dialysis site by continuing routine monitoring.

Problem 3. Hypertension

• Objective:
  • Blood pressure readings (2025-01-15 to 2025-01-17):
    • Elevated: 178/78 mmHg (2025-01-15, admission).
    • Controlled: 155/68 mmHg post-treatment (2025-01-16).
  • Long-term hypertension history with heart failure and LVH noted on imaging (2024-07-17 CT).
• Assessment:
  • Hypertension is likely multifactorial: volume overload from ESRD, vascular changes from chronic disease (e.g., SLE, atherosclerosis), and chemotherapy-related stress.
  • Recent BP improvements suggest effectiveness of current antihypertensive regimen (e.g., Concor (bisoprolol) and Norvasc (amlodipine)).
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain current antihypertensives with Concor (bisoprolol) and Norvasc (amlodipine).
  • Monitor BP pre- and post-dialysis, as intradialytic BP changes can signal volume mismanagement.
  • Consider additional antihypertensives (e.g., hydralazine) if BP remains consistently elevated above 180/90 mmHg.

Problem 4. Liver Metastases (Adenocarcinoma of S-Colon)

• Objective:
  • CT chest-abdomen on 2025-01-16: multiple hepatic lesions (up to 3.3 cm), consistent with metastatic disease. Regression noted compared to 2024-07-17 CT.
  • PET scan (2024-05-09): hypermetabolic foci in the liver, confirming metastases.
  • Ongoing FOLFIRI chemotherapy since 2024-07-17, now at C5D1 (2025-01-17).
• Assessment:
  • Liver metastases are regressing based on imaging comparison. This suggests that FOLFIRI chemotherapy is effective in controlling disease progression.
  • No new extrahepatic metastases detected (e.g., no lung metastases per CT findings).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue FOLFIRI chemotherapy (C5D1) as scheduled.
  • Reassess liver lesions with follow-up imaging (e.g., CT or MRI) after this chemotherapy cycle.
  • Consider tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) for response evaluation.

Problem 5. Chronic Hepatitis B

• Objective:
  • Chronic hepatitis B confirmed with anti-HBc positive (date unknown).
  • Currently on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for antiviral management.
• Assessment:
  • Hepatitis B appears stable with no evidence of acute exacerbation or significant liver dysfunction (e.g., normal bilirubin and liver enzyme levels on 2025-01-15).
  • Risk of reactivation exists due to immunosuppression from chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) as prescribed.
  • Monitor liver function tests (e.g., ALT, AST, bilirubin) and HBV DNA levels periodically.
  • Educate the patient on signs of hepatitis reactivation (e.g., jaundice, fatigue) and arrange prompt evaluation if they occur.

2024-10-11

[persistent anemia in ESRD patient post-neutropenia recovery]

Granocyte (lenograstim) has been prescribed, and the updated lab results show no more neutropenia.

However, anemia persists, likely due to the patient’s end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The records indicate a blood transfusion on 2024-10-02. If the anemia is indeed caused by renal insufficiency, the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) could be considered as a treatment option.

• 2024-10-03 WBC 8.04 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-01 WBC 1.92 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-24 WBC 3.21 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-03 Neutrophil 82.5 %

• 2024-10-01 Neutrophil 69.8 %

• 2024-09-24 Neutrophil 75.7 %

• 2024-10-03 HGB 8.7 g/dL

• 2024-10-01 HGB 7.6 g/dL

• 2024-09-24 HGB 9.1 g/dL

2024-08-26

[Considerations for Irinotecan Dosing and Timing with Hemodialysis]

Irinotecan, a prodrug, is hydrolyzed into the active metabolite SN-38, which is further metabolized into the inactive glucuronide conjugate SN-38G. While the primary elimination route is biliary, approximately 32% of the dose is excreted via urine (~22% as unchanged drug, ~3% as SN-38G, and <1% as SN-38). SN-38 is highly protein-bound (~99%), primarily to albumin. Ref: https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2022.40.16_suppl.e1351

• Half-life elimination for adults:
  • Irinotecan: 6 to 12 hours; SN-38: ~10 to 20 hours.
• Time to peak:
  • SN-38 reaches its peak following a 90-minute infusion at ~1 hour.
• Excretion:
  • Urine: Irinotecan (11% to 20%), metabolites (SN-38 <1%, SN-38 glucuronide, 3%).
• Hepatic function impairment:
  • Decreased clearance of irinotecan and increased exposure to SN-38 proportional to the degree of hepatic impairment.

Considering that liver function results on 2024-08-25 were normal and the patient is currently undergoing hemodialysis, administering irinotecan 1 hour before dialysis might result in the drug being partially dialyzed before it fully converts to SN-38, potentially reducing the actual effective dose of SN-38. Currently, the FOLFIRI regimen has already reduced irinotecan from 180 mg/m² to 120 mg/m². Please consider the possibility of unintentional underdosing of irinotecan.

2024-07-16

[managing FOLFIRI regimen in HD patients]

Systemic treatment has not yet been initiated, and tumor markers continue to show a rising trend.

• 2024-06-26 CA199 501.51 U/mL
• 2024-06-26 CEA 802.99 ng/mL
• 2024-04-30 CEA (NM) 386.710 ng/ml
• 2024-01-19 CEA (NM) 60.140 ng/ml
• 2023-10-13 CEA 13.31 ng/mL

The planned FOLFIRI regimen includes fluorouracil, which is used for the patient on intermittent hemodialysis (thrice weekly). Fluorouracil itself is not significantly dialyzable; however, its metabolite FBAL may be substantially removed by dialysis (extraction ratio 0.73 to 0.84). No dosage adjustment is necessary for fluorouracil. When the scheduled dose falls on a hemodialysis day, it should be administered after hemodialysis. Patients must be monitored closely for the potential development of hyperammonemic encephalopathy associated with FBAL accumulation in those with end-stage kidney disease. Removing FBAL by hemodialysis can be effective in preventing or treating hyperammonemia.

However, the use of irinotecan in the patient on intermittent hemodialysis poses risks. Irinotecan may be partially dialyzable, but its active metabolite, SN38, is not. The manufacturer does not recommend its use due to the higher risk of toxicity in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Initially, if benefits outweigh the risks, it may be started at 50% to 66% of the usual recommended dose. Given the variability in patient responses, when the usual indication-specific dose is 100 to 150 mg/m2 once weekly, it may be safest to start at 50 mg/m2 once weekly. Doses may be cautiously increased if tolerated; however, severe toxicity at 80 mg/m2 weekly (grade 4 neutropenia and death in a patient with UGT1A polymorphism) and 100 mg/m2 weekly (grade 4 diarrhea) has been reported. Irinotecan should be administered after hemodialysis or on non-dialysis days.

Currently, the patient’s multiple liver metastases have not affected AST, ALT, or bilirubin readings, and there is no need to adjust the FOLFIRI dosage for liver function at this time.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-25 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia
• 2025-03-04 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Heteroechoic liver texture was noted.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Invisible GB
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Negative
    • Kidney:
      • Small kidney
    • Pancreas:
      • Part of head and part of tail masked by gas
    • Spleen:
      • Measured 6.1 x 6 cm
    • Ascites:
      • Negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • Invisible GB
    • Splenomegaly
    • Contracted kidney
  • Suggestion:
    • Post liver transplantation
• 2025-02-14 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Rectum, biopsy — Rectal ulcer and nonspecific proctitis
• 2025-02-13 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Rectal cancer s/p CCRT with rectal ulceration and bleeding s/p biopsy
  • Mixed hemorrhoids
• 2025-02-11 Pathology - thrombus or embolus
  • Arteriovenous graft, thrombectomy — thrombosis
  • It shows fresh fibrinous thrombi and blood clots.
• 2024-11-19 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Some calcifications at bil. subphrenic regions.
• 2024-11-07 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Rectal cancer with ulcers at 8 cm from AV
• 2024-11-06 MRI - pelvis
  • Patient cannot hold his breathing that cause motion artifacts and inadequate for diagnosis.
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the rectum, 4 cm in size.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • There are seven enlarged nodes in the peri-rectal space.
      • Regional metastatic nodes (N2b) are highly suspected.
    • The liver shows irregular contour that may be S/P cadaveric liver transplantation. S/P cholecystectomy.
      • There is splenomegaly (long axis 13 cm) and ascites that may be portal hypertension. Please correlate with serum albumin.
    • Both kidneys show small size, few cysts, and thin parenchyma that are c/w ESRD.
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N2b M0; stage: IIIC
• 2024-11-05 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the rectum, compatible with primay malignancy of the rectum.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in four regional lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-11-01 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the rectum, 4 cm in size.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • There are four enlarged nodes in the peri-rectal space.
      • Regional metastatic nodes (N2a) are highly suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
    • The liver shows irregular contour that may be S/P cadaveric liver transplantation. S/P cholecystectomy.
    • There is no contrast enhancement of hepatic veins that may be improper scan time. Follow up is indicated.
      
    • There is splenomegaly (long axis 13 cm) and ascites that may be portal hypertension. Please correlate with serum albumin.
    • Both kidneys show small size, few cysts, and thin parenchyma that are c/w ESRD.
    • There are several calcified nodules in right and left diaphragm pleura area that may be old fibrothorax. Left Pleura effusion is noted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIB(Stage_value)
• 2024-10-17 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, upper rectum, 10 cm from anal verge, biopsy — adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with areas of cribriform architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei , pleomorphism, increased N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+).
• 2024-10-17 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Chronic superficial gastritis, r/o congestive gastropathy, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, antrum
    • Duodenitis
    • Suspected duodenal ulcer scar
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-10-17 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the ascending colon under fair colon preparation. Difficult intubation to cecum was noted.
    • Two ulcers sized about 3 cm and 1 cm in upper rectum, about 10 cm AAV, involving > 75% of the circumference of rectal lumen, with peripheral swollen and erosive mucosal change; s/p biopsy.
    • Diverticula were noted in the ascending colon to the proximal transverse colon.
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Rectal ulcers, upper rectum, s/p biopsy
    • Diverticulosis, ascending and transverse colon
    • Internal hemorrhoid
  • Suggestion:
    • F/U pathology report
    • Suboptimal examination due to the preparation and technical factors; follow up colonoscopy is indicated.
• 2024-09-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Kidney:
      • Decreased both renal size with cystic change,increased cortical echogenecity and decreased cortical thickness,bil
    • Ascites
      • Small amount ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Propable post cholecystectomy
    • C/w ESRD
    • Small amount ascites
• 2024-04-20 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: r/o POAG
  • Report: 93 88 sup h decrease, ou
• 2024-01-09 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Some fluid collection in peritoneal cavity.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Mild dilatation of p-duct. The other portions of pancreas masked by gastric/ bowel gas.
      
    • Mild splenomegaly.
    • Atrophy of right kidney with cysts (up to 0.76cm). Atrophy of left kidney with cysts (0.91cm).
  • IMP:
    • Some fluid collection in peritoneal cavity. Mild splenomegaly. Atrophy of kidneys with cysts.
• 2023-12-07 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Liver cirrhosis with minimal ascites and splenomegaly. Small bowel ileus.
    • Colonic diverticula. Wall thickening of rectum.
    • Some LNs at RLQ.
    • A calcified nodule (11mm) at RLL.
    • Atrophy of kidneys.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Liver cirrhosis with minimal ascites and splenomegaly. Small bowel ileus.
    • Colonic diverticula. Wall thickening of rectum.
• 2023-12-07 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes with Aberrant conduction
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2023-12-07 KUB
  • Calcification in left paraspinal region, r/o left upper ureteral stone.
  • Calcification in the pelvic cavity, could be due to phlebolith.
• 2023-12-07 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2023-11-23 Spirometry
  • Spirometry:
    • Moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment
  • Lung volume:
    • Increase SVC, normal TLC, RV and RV/TLC, no air-trapping
    • Increase airway resistance
  • Conclusion:
    • Moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment without air-trapping
    • Increase airway resistance
    • c/w COPD
• 2023-09-16 L-spine AP + Lat (including sacrum)
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2023-07-20 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (151 - 68) / 151 = 54.97%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 55
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV with hypokinesia of inferior wall; preserved LV systolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Indeterminated Lv filling pressure; severely dilated LA/RA.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with mild to moderate MR; mild TR; mild PR; aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR.
    • Prominent aortic root calcification with multiple large protruding atheromas (1.1-1.2 cm of thickness).
• 2023-07-18 Myocardial Perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the inferoapical wall.
  • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the apex and mid inferior wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.
• 2023-04-17 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the descending colon (50cm AAV).
    • Mild ulcerations over middle rectum. No active bleeder.
• 2023-04-11 Anoscopy
  • Impression : Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels, Gr.II-III (bleeding), no mass
• 2023-08-07, 2022-08-23 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P cadaveric liver transplantation.
      • The transplanted liver shows coarsening echogenicity that may be chronic hepatitis? Close Follow up is indicated.
        
      • Portal vein flow: patent.
      • Bile ducts: not dilated.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • The pancreatic head and body shows normal in size and texture.
      • The pancreatic tail is obscured by overlying bowel gas.
    • The spleen shows enlarged in size (long axis:12.93 cm) and normal echogenicity without focal lesion.
    • Abdominal aorta and IVC show unremarkable finding.
    • There is no ascites and para-aortic lymphadenopathy.
    • Both kidney show small size, few cysts, and incrased echogenciity that are c/w ESRD.
      • There is no evidence of stone or hydronephrosis.
  • Impression:
    • The transplanted liver shows coarsening echogenicity that may be chronic hepatitis? Close Follow up is indicated.
      
    • Splenomegaly is noted.
      
    • ESRD.
• 2022-07-12 Holter 24hr ECG
  • Baseline was sinus rhythm
  • One isolated VPC
  • A few isolated APCs / APC couplets
  • 14 episodes of short-run AT, max 14 beats
  • No long pause
• 2021-03-05 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Right abdomen pain, cause?
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
    • Colonic diverticula and r/o diverticulitis at A-colon.
    • Some LNs at RLQ.
    • A calcified nodule (9mm) at RLL.
    • Atrophy of kidneys.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
    • Colonic diverticula and r/o diverticulitis at A-colon.
• 2020-11-24 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the inferoapical wall and posterior wall.
  • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the inferoseptal wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.
• 2020-09-10 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Rectum, biopsy — ulcer with low grade dysplasia.
  • Section shows piece(s) of benign ulcerated colon mucosa with acute inflammation and low grade dysplasia. No malignancy, no granuloma, no crypt abscess of crititis, no micro-organism.
• 2020-05-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (121 - 36.2) / 121 = 70.08%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with mild AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, moderate TR, normal IVC size
    • Borderline dilated LA
• 2020-05-12 Spirometry
  • Mild obstructive ventilatory impairment
  • Mild increased total lung capacity
• 2020-05-05 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Status post cadaveric liver transplantation.
      • The liver shows normal in size and echogenicity without focal lesion.
        
      • Portal vein flow: patent.
      • Bile ducts: not dilated.
    • Status post cholecystectomy.
    • The pancreatic head and body shows normal in size and texture.
      • The pancreatic tail is obscured by overlying bowel gas.
    • The spleen shows normal in size and echogenicity without focal lesion.
    • Abdominal aorta and IVC show unremarkable finding.
    • There is no evidence of para-aortic lymphadenopathy or ascites.
    • Both kidney show small size and increased echogenicity that are compatible with ESRD.
      • There is no evidence of stone or hydronephrosis.
  • Impression:
    • Status post cadaveric liver transplantation.
    • Status post cholecystectomy.
    • ESRD, bilateral kidney.
• 2019-08-22 Surgical pathology Level V
  • Ileum, 50 cm proximal to ileocecal valve, Enterolysis with resection & anastomosis of intestine — Ischemic necrosis and diffuse hemorrhage. Margin viable with mild congestion.
  • Sections show piece(s) of ileal tissue with mucosal erosion and transmural hemorrhage and edema. The mesentery also shows diffuse hemorrhage and edema. The margins show regular mucosa with mild congestion.
• 2019-05-02 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Clinical diagnosis
    • Liver replaced by transplan;
    • Cirrhosis of liver without mention of alcohol;
    • Chronic renal failure;
  • Pathological diagnosis
    • Colon, rectosigmoid 15 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Ulcer
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows one piece of benign colonic mucosa with ulcer debris.
• 2019-03-12 CT - abdomen
  • Status post cadaveric liver transplantation.
  • Status post cholecystectomy.
  • Both kidney show small size and thin parenchyma that are compatible with end stage renal disease.
  • There are few small ovoid-shaped lymph nodes in bilateral inguinal area and some of them show fatty hilum that may be benign reactive nodes. please correlate with clinical condition.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-11 ~ 2025-03-16 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, consult nephro for H/D QW135.
    • Prescribe Vemlidy 1# QW135 after HD.
    • Liver transplant status, kept Immunosuppressant Agent with Prograf 1mg/cap (Tacrolimus) 2# q12h.
    • BP and arrhythmia control with hydralazine (25mg) 1# bid, candesartan (8mg) 1# qd, diltiazem (30mg) 1# prnqd, Coxine (20mg) 1# bid, Norvasc (5mg) 1# qd.
    • Anemia with BT LPRBC 2U during H/D on 2025/03/12. He was recived TNT with FOLFOX (oxalip 75mg/m2 before H/D, leucovorin 300mg/m 2 and 5-Fu 300mg/m2 bolus 2000mg/m2 after H/D) on 2025/03/12~2025/03/14. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2025/03/16 and OPD followed up later.
• 2024-11-24 ~ 2024-11-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of rectum, 10 cm from anal verge, T3N2aM0; stage IIIB, for TNT, CCRT with infusional 5-FU followed by 12-16 weeks (6-8 doses), then OP.
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • Third degree hemorrhoids
    • Liver transplant status
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Secondary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
    • Hepatic sclerosis
    • Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • Cutaneous abscess of other sites
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
  • CC
    • For TNT, CCRT with infusional 5-FU followed by 12-16 weeks (6-8 doses)    
  • Present illness history
    • This 65 years-old male dianosis of Adenocarcinoma of rectum, 10 cm from anal verge, T3N2aM0 ; stage IIIB.
    • He has histories of (1) HBV and alcoholic liver cirrhosis S/P liver transplant on 2014-12-05, (2) ESRD under H/D QW135, (3) Ischemic heart disease, (4) Hypertension, (5) Hyperuricemia. He was regularly followed up at our CV and GS OPD.
    • According to the patient, he has experienced of bleeding with stool for 2 to 3 years. Follow at EGD and colonoscopy.
    • PATHO-Colon biopsy on 2024/10/17 was intestine, large, upper rectum, 10 cm from anal verge, biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
    • Dianosis of rectal cancer and arrange Pelvis MRI and CT and PET.
    • The anemia is related to CKD on HD. The thrombocytopenia is related to liver cirrhosis (decreasing thrombocytopoietin) and splenomegaly.
    • CT-simulation was arranged on 2024/11/21. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT waiting for start.
    • This time, admitted for TNT, CCRT with infusional 5-FU followed by 12-16 weeks (6-8 doses), then OP. Prescribe Vemlidy 1# QW135 after HD.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Consult nephro for H/D QW135.
    • For TNT, CCRT with infusional 5-FU + LV followed by 12-16 weeks (6-8 doses).
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/11/19. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT was start from 2024/11/25 to 2024/01/02.
    • CCRT with infusional 5-FU + LV on 2024/11/26 to 2024/11/29 (C1D1~D4).
    • Liver transplant status, kept Immunosuppressant Agent with Prograf 1mg/cap (Tacrolimus) 2# q12h.
    • BP and arrhythmia control with hydralazin(25) 1# bid, candesartan(8) 1# qd, diltiazem(30) 1# prnqd, coxine(20) 1# bid, norvasc(5) 1# qd.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/11/30 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-11-12 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • P
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/11/19.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis.
    • Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • RT will start around 2024/11/21.
• 2024-11-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P:
    • Tx: TNT, CCRT with infusional 5-FU followed by 12-16 weeks (6-8 doses), then OP
• 2024-08-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A:
    • The anemia is related to CKD on HD.
    • The thrombocytopenia is related to liver cirrhosis (decreasing thrombocytopoietin) and splenomegaly.

[consultation]

• 2025-02-06 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This time, admitted for TNT, CCRT with infusional 5-FU followed by 12-16 weeks (6-8 doses), Prescribe Vemlidy 1# QW135 after HD. This time, admission for FOLFOX.
  • A
    • We will arrange hemodialysis QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000 IU QW if Hgb <11.
• 2025-01-02 Nephrology
  • A
    • We will arrange hemodialysis QW135 for the patient during the course of hospitalization. Please prescribe EPO 5000 IU QW if Hb < 11.
• 2024-11-25 Nephrology
  • Q
    • For arrange HD QW135.
    • This 65 years-old male dianosis of Adenocarcinoma of rectum, 10 cm from anal verge, T3N2aM0 ; stage IIIB.
    • He has histories of
      • HBV and alcoholic liver cirrhosis S/P liver transplant on 2014-12-05,
      • ESRD under H/D QW135,
      • Ischemic heart disease,
      • Hypertension,
      • Hyperuricemia.
    • He was regularly followed up at our CV and GS OPD.
    • According to the patient, he has experienced of bleeding with stool for 2~3years. Follow at EGD and colonoscopy.
    • PATHO-Colon biopsy on 2024/10/17 was intestine, large, upper rectum, 10 cm from anal verge, biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
    • Diagnosis of rectal cancer and arrange Pelvis MRI and CT and PET.
    • The anemia is related to CKD on HD. The thrombocytopenia is related to liver cirrhosis (decreasing thrombocytopoietin) and splenomegaly.
    • CT-simulation was arranged on 2024/11/21. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT waiting for start.
    • This time, admitted for TNT, CCRT with infusional 5-FU followed by 12-16 weeks (6-8 doses), then OP. Prescribe Vemlidy 1# QW135 after HD.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • We will arrange H/D QW135. Please prescribe EPO 5000U SC QW after HD if Hgb level < 11 g/dL.
• 2023-12-08 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This is a 64 y/o male with past hostory of
      • HBV, with alcoholic liver cirrhosis S/P liver transplant on 2014-12-05
      • ESRD under H/DQw135
      • Ischemic heart dx
    • We need your expertise for further hemodialysis during hospitalization. Thank you!
  • A
    • We will arrange HD for the patient. Please prescribe NESP 20 uq QW if his hemoglobin level is less than 11 gm/dl.
• 2021-02-06 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This is a 61-year-old male who is a patient of cellulitis of right mid-face secondary to infection of tooth 13 and was admitted via ER at our ordinary ward for infection control. As he had end-stage renal disease under hemodialysis in LMD on QW1,3,5 and underwent liver transplantation on 2014/12/05 and is currently taking Prograf (tacolismus) on a daily basis.
    • We need your help for in-hospital hemodialysis.
  • A
    • We will arrange H/D QW135 the patient. Please prescribed EPO 5000U QW3 if Hb < 11g/dL

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-11-25 ~ 2025-01-02 - completed RT to the pelvis: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The rectal tumor and LAPs: 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-02 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. After Oxa finishing, rest for an hour before starting HD; LV, 5FU after HD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetrong 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-12 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. After Oxa finishing, rest for an hour before starting HD; LV, 5FU after HD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetrong 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-07 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. After Oxa finishing, rest for an hour before starting HD; LV, 5FU after HD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetrong 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-02 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-4 (CCRT)
• 2024-11-26 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-4 (CCRT)

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2025-04-02

The patient is a post-liver transplant recipient with rectal cancer status post CCRT and ongoing hemodialysis-dependent ESRD. He is receiving FOLFOX chemotherapy and immunosuppression with Prograf (tacrolimus). Over the last two months, the patient has experienced progressive anemia, persistent thrombocytopenia, and worsening renal function. Liver function remains biochemically stable, but there is a concern for subtherapeutic tacrolimus levels. The patient tolerates chemotherapy well without major GI or infectious complications.

Problem 1. Progressive Anemia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin has dropped from 9.1 g/dL on 2025-02-18 to 6.6 g/dL on 2025-04-01 despite intermittent improvements (e.g., 8.6 g/dL on 2025-03-25) (CBC 2025-02-18 to 2025-04-01).
  • RBC and HCT similarly decreased: RBC from 2.88 ×10⁶/uL to 2.05 ×10⁶/uL, HCT from 27.3% to 20.2% (CBC 2025-02-18 to 2025-04-01).
  • MCV ~95–100 fL suggests normocytic to borderline macrocytic anemia.
  • Platelets persistently low (e.g., 70 ×10³/uL on 2025-04-01), and RDW elevated (17.7%).
  • Patient received FOLFOX on 2025-02-07, 2025-03-12, and 2025-04-02, with PRBC transfusions.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial anemia:
    • Chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression (temporal drop after each FOLFOX cycle).
    • ESRD-related anemia, compounded by suboptimal EPO or iron support.
    • Possibly bone marrow suppression from both FOLFOX and chronic disease (ESRD, malignancy).
    • No evidence of overt bleeding or hemolysis; GI bleeding ruled out by sigmoidoscopy (rectal ulcer but no active bleeding; 2025-02-13).
  • Transfusion response is partial and transient; there is no evidence of sustained hematologic recovery.
• Recommendation
  • Continue EPO support if Hgb <11 per nephrology suggestion.
  • Evaluate iron profile, B12, and folate if not already checked.
  • Consider interval bone marrow evaluation if cytopenia worsens or fails to recover.
  • Continue transfusion support judiciously.
  • Monitor for delayed chemotherapy-related marrow suppression and plan dose adjustment if needed.

Problem 2. Renal Dysfunction (ESRD on Hemodialysis)

• Objective
  • eGFR persistently <10 mL/min/1.73m², BUN up to 67 mg/dL, creatinine 9.06 mg/dL on 2025-04-01 (Labs 2025-04-01).
  • Hemodialysis arranged thrice weekly (QW135).
  • Electrolytes mostly stable (K 4.3 mmol/L, Na 139 mmol/L on 2025-04-01).
  • Acidosis mildly compensated (venous blood gas on 2025-03-25: pH 7.37, HCO₃⁻ 30.1 mmol/L).
• Assessment
  • Patient is appropriately managed for dialysis-dependent ESRD.
  • Uremia and acidosis appear stable, and hemodynamic status is acceptable (BP 112/55 to 129/85 mmHg; Vitals 2025-04-02).
  • ESRD contributes to anemia, volume regulation, and may interact with chemotherapy drug clearance.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain dialysis schedule QW135.
  • Continue monitoring fluid status, electrolytes, and drug levels where relevant (e.g., 5-FU, oxaliplatin renal impact).
  • Consider ESA dose titration for persistent anemia.
  • Reinforce nephrology co-management especially regarding chemotherapy timing around HD.

Problem 3. Liver Function & Tacrolimus Monitoring (Post-transplant liver)

• Objective
  • AST/ALT stable (AST 20–26 U/L, ALT 14–26 U/L from 2025-03-11 to 2025-04-01).
  • Bilirubin and albumin normal (total bilirubin 0.46–0.7 mg/dL, albumin 3.7–4.5 g/dL).
  • Tacrolimus level subtherapeutic at 3.4 ng/mL on 2025-03-04.
  • Imaging: Heteroechoic liver, splenomegaly, contracted kidney compatible with chronic post-transplant changes (Abd SONO 2025-03-04).
• Assessment
  • No biochemical evidence of acute rejection or graft dysfunction.
  • Low tacrolimus level poses risk of immune activation or rejection, especially during chemotherapy.
  • Normal ammonia (14 umol/L on 2025-03-25) and INR/PT/APTT (INR 1.02 on 2025-03-25) further support preserved synthetic function.
  • Tacrolimus dose: Prograf (tacrolimus) 2 caps q12h as of 2025-04-01 (Med list).
• Recommendation
  • Repeat tacrolimus level to confirm whether current dose is adequate.
  • Consider dose titration to maintain therapeutic range (reference target can be 5–10 ng/mL).
  • Maintain Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) to prevent HBV reactivation.
  • Monitor liver function serially and clinically for graft rejection signs.

Problem 4. Chemotherapy for Rectal Cancer

• Objective
  • Received CCRT until 2025-01-02 (50.4 Gy), followed by FOLFOX on 2025-02-07, 2025-03-12, and 2025-04-02.
  • No major side effects reported (no nausea/vomiting).
  • Tumor markers (CEA) trend: 9.43 ng/mL (2025-02-07), 7.42 (2025-03-26), indicating possible biochemical response.
• Assessment
  • Patient tolerating chemotherapy regimen despite comorbid ESRD and post-transplant status.
  • Favorable tumor marker trend suggests response to FOLFOX.
  • Myelosuppression is the main limiting toxicity.
  • Rectal ulceration with biopsy confirmed post-CCRT effect (Path 2025-02-14), no evidence of residual or progressive disease yet.
• Recommendation
  • Continue FOLFOX cautiously; assess hematologic tolerance.
  • Regularly monitor tumor markers (CEA, CA199) and sigmoidoscopy if clinically indicated.

2025-02-10

[Anemia]

The patient has recent evidence of anemia with a hemoglobin (Hgb) level of 6.8 g/dL on 2025-02-06, down from 9.5 g/dL on 2025-01-16, accompanied by macrocytosis (MCV 101.5 fL). This anemia occurs in the context of advanced malignancy, recent chemotherapy with FOLFOX (2025-02-07), chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis (HD), and a history of liver transplantation under Prograf (tacrolimus). Anemia management must consider underlying causes such as chemotherapy effects, CKD-related anemia, and potential deficiencies.

Step 1: Objective Findings

• Hemoglobin Trends:
  • 2025-02-06: 6.8 g/dL, significantly decreased.
  • 2025-01-16: 9.5 g/dL, mild anemia previously.
  • Macrocytosis present with MCV 101.5 fL on 2025-02-06.
• Red Blood Cell Indices:
  • Low RBC (2.04 x10^6/uL on 2025-02-06).
  • MCH is elevated (33.3 pg), consistent with macrocytic anemia.
• Platelets:
  • Thrombocytopenia (PLT 91 x10^3/uL on 2025-02-06), a finding often seen in bone marrow suppression or CKD.
• Kidney Function:
  • CKD Stage 5: eGFR 7.96 mL/min/1.73m², Creatinine 7.36 mg/dL, BUN 53 mg/dL (2025-02-06).
• Iron Status and Erythropoiesis:
  • Erythropoietin therapy (EPO 5000 IU QW) prescribed per nephrology consultation (2025-02-06), suggesting inadequate endogenous erythropoietin production.
• Vitamin and Nutritional Status:
  • No direct data provided yet on Vitamin B12 or folate, but macrocytosis raises suspicion of deficiencies.
• Liver Function:
  • Normal bilirubin (0.55 mg/dL, 2025-02-06) and stable transaminases (ALT 22 U/L, AST 25 U/L) indicate no active hepatic dysfunction contributing to anemia.
• Bone Marrow Suppression:
  • Might be further suppressed due to recent FOLFOX chemotherapy on 2025-02-07, containing fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin. Chemotherapy-related myelosuppression is a known complication.
• Imaging and Physical Findings:
  • No direct mention of splenomegaly (rule out sequestration-related anemia), and recent consultations did not reveal significant bleeding episodes.

Step 2: Assessment

• Chronic Disease-Related Anemia (CKD):
  • The low hemoglobin (6.8 g/dL), RBC count (2.04 x10⁶/uL), and hematocrit (20.7%) on 2025-02-06 are most likely driven by chronic kidney disease (CKD Stage 5). CKD leads to decreased erythropoietin production, a hormone essential for red blood cell production. The prescribed EPO 5000 IU QW (Nephrology 2025-02-06) supports this as a treatment strategy.
• Macrocytic Anemia:
  • Elevated MCV (101.5 fL) on 2025-02-06 suggests macrocytosis, which is often seen in nutritional deficiencies (e.g., Vitamin B12 or folate) or as a secondary effect of chronic disease. Macrocytic anemia is unlikely to be due to FOLFOX chemotherapy because it had not been administered yet.
• Iron Status:
  • Functional iron deficiency, common in CKD patients, may contribute to anemia. While no specific iron studies (e.g., serum ferritin, transferrin saturation) recently, the lack of iron supplementation despite chronic anemia is notable and requires correction if confirmed.
• Chemotherapy as a Future Risk:
  • Although FOLFOX chemotherapy started on 2025-02-07 and was not the cause of the anemia on 2025-02-06, it remains a potential future contributor to anemia due to its well-known myelosuppressive effects. Close monitoring of hematologic parameters during the treatment course will be essential.

Step 3: Recommendations

• Immediate Interventions:
  • Red blood cell transfusion should be prioritized given the critically low hemoglobin (6.8 g/dL) for symptomatic relief and stabilization (done).
  • Administer the prescribed EPO 5000 IU QW to address CKD-related anemia and stimulate erythropoiesis.
• Further Investigations:
  • Measure Vitamin B12, folate, and iron studies (serum ferritin, transferrin saturation) to identify treatable deficiencies contributing to the macrocytic anemia.
  • Conduct a reticulocyte count to assess bone marrow activity and the body’s capacity for erythropoiesis.
• Nutritional Optimization:
  • Address possible nutritional deficits with supplements (e.g., oral or parenteral Vitamin B12/folate or IV iron if needed).
• Monitoring During Chemotherapy:
  • Starting FOLFOX (2025-02-07) necessitates regular CBC monitoring to detect potential further drops in hemoglobin, platelet count, and WBC count.
  • Dose modifications may be needed if severe myelosuppression develops. (dose has been reduced)

2025-01-03

[Patient Summary]

This is a 65-year-old male with a complex medical history including:

• Rectal adenocarcinoma:
  • Pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma in the upper rectum (10 cm from anal verge) on 2024-10-17.
  • Imaging stages it as T3N2bM0, Stage IIIC per AJCC 8th edition criteria (2024-11-06 MRI and 2024-11-01 CT).
  • Treatment includes total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) with chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) using infusional 5-FU (fluorouracil) + leucovorin (started 2024-11-26).
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD):
  • Evidence of small kidneys with cysts and thin parenchyma compatible with ESRD on multiple imaging studies (e.g., 2024-11-06 MRI, 2023-12-07 CT).
  • Regular hemodialysis (HD) thrice weekly (QW135).
• Liver transplant recipient:
  • Status post cadaveric liver transplantation on 2014-12-05 for HBV-related cirrhosis.
  • Immunosuppression managed with Prograf (tacrolimus).
• Chronic anemia:
  • Multifactored, associated with ESRD, chronic disease, and rectal cancer.
  • History of gastrointestinal bleeding and thrombocytopenia likely related to splenomegaly and reduced thrombopoietin production.
• Other comorbidities:
  • Hypertension, ischemic heart disease, splenomegaly, secondary osteoarthritis, and history of gastrointestinal conditions including diverticulosis and hemorrhoids.

[Anemia Assessment]

Current Status:

• Hematology:
  • Hemoglobin (HGB) 7.4 g/dL (2025-01-02), reflecting worsening anemia compared to prior results:
    • 7.9 g/dL (2024-12-19)
    • 8.5 g/dL (2024-12-10)
    • 9.3 g/dL (2024-12-05)
  • Red blood cell (RBC) indices indicate normocytic anemia with MCV 100.0 fL (2025-01-02).
• Platelets (PLT) are persistently low (74 x 10³/µL on 2025-01-02), consistent with thrombocytopenia from splenomegaly.
• Reticulocyte count from earlier labs is low-normal (e.g., 0.720% on 2024-06-25), indicating inadequate marrow compensation.

Etiology:

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):
  • ESRD reduces erythropoietin production, leading to insufficient RBC production (evidenced by persistently low HGB levels across multiple dates).
  • Elevated BUN (48 mg/dL) and creatinine (7.68 mg/dL) with a very low eGFR of 7.58 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-02) confirm severe renal dysfunction.
• Cancer-Associated Anemia:
  • Rectal adenocarcinoma contributes via chronic blood loss (positive fecal occult blood, 2024-09-19) and inflammation-related suppression of erythropoiesis.
  • Elevated CEA (8.00 ng/mL on 2024-12-19) supports ongoing tumor burden.
• Nutritional Deficiency:
  • Low-normal albumin (3.6 g/dL, 2025-01-02) suggests nutritional compromise from chronic illness and cancer. No overt evidence of iron, folate, or B12 deficiency was noted (e.g., vitamin B12 >7505 pg/mL, 2024-09-14).
• Bone Marrow Suppression:
  • Chemotherapy with 5-FU can contribute to myelosuppression, particularly evident in the declining RBC and PLT counts post-initiation of CCRT.

Management Recommendations:

• Optimize Erythropoietin-Stimulating Agents (ESAs):
  • Continue epoetin alfa (Eprex) 5000 IU weekly post-hemodialysis if hemoglobin remains <11 g/dL (as per nephrologist recommendations, 2025-01-02).
• Iron Support:
  • Assess for functional iron deficiency (e.g., transferrin saturation and ferritin levels).
  • Consider intravenous iron therapy to enhance ESA efficacy if warranted.
• Transfusion Threshold:
  • Plan for red blood cell transfusion if hemoglobin falls below 7 g/dL or symptomatic anemia develops, considering the patient’s comorbidities.
• Nutritional Optimization:
  • Ensure adequate dietary intake of iron, folate, and B12. Address hypoalbuminemia via nutritional counseling or supplementation.
• Monitor Myelosuppression:
  • Close monitoring of CBC and PLT counts during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Adjust chemotherapy dosing if severe cytopenias persist.
• Address Underlying Causes:
  • Manage gastrointestinal bleeding as needed.
  • Evaluate and treat thrombocytopenia if bleeding risk becomes significant.

[Iron Status Assessment]

The lab results show iron levels and related parameters from 2024-09-14, which provide info for the patient’s iron status:

Iron Studies (2024-09-14):

• Fe (Iron-bound): 63 µg/dL
  
• TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity): 218 µg/dL
  
• UIBC (Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity): 155 µg/dL
  
• DBI/TBI (Transferrin Saturation): 16.44%

Interpretation:

• Serum Iron (63 µg/dL):
  • This is within the low-normal range for adults (normal: 60–170 µg/dL).
• TIBC (218 µg/dL):
  • Normal or slightly decreased, which is expected in chronic disease (normal range: 240–450 µg/dL).
• Transferrin Saturation (16.44%):
  • Low-normal or borderline, as normal transferrin saturation ranges from 20–50%. Levels below 20% may indicate insufficient iron availability for erythropoiesis.
• Ferritin (702.8 ng/mL, 2024-09-14):
  • Elevated. Ferritin is an acute-phase reactant and can be falsely elevated in chronic inflammation, cancer, or liver disease.

Conclusion:

• While the serum iron and transferrin saturation are borderline low, the patient does not appear to have absolute iron deficiency. The elevated ferritin indicates functional iron deficiency likely due to chronic disease (ESRD, inflammation from cancer). In functional iron deficiency, iron stores are adequate, but iron mobilization for erythropoiesis is impaired.

Management Recommendations:

• Assess Functional Iron Deficiency:
  • Consider iron therapy to improve erythropoiesis if transferrin saturation remains <20%, especially if the patient remains unresponsive to erythropoietin therapy.
• Monitor Iron Studies:
  • Repeat iron studies, including transferrin saturation and ferritin, to assess trends.
• Iron Administraion:
  • In ESRD, oral iron could be often insufficient due to poor absorption and increased gastrointestinal side effects.
• While iron availability is limited, the primary driver of anemia here seems to be ESRD-related erythropoietin deficiency and inflammation-related functional iron deficiency. Treatment should prioritize ESAs alongside targeted iron supplementation.

[Liver Function Test]

Evaluation of Liver Function and Trends in the Last 3 Months:

Key Liver Function Indicators:

• Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT):
  • 2025-01-02: 17 U/L
  • 2024-12-19: 25 U/L
  • 2024-12-05: 20 U/L
  • 2024-11-25: 22 U/L
• Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST):
  • 2025-01-02: 20 U/L
  • 2024-12-19: 23 U/L
  • 2024-12-05: 21 U/L
  • 2024-11-25: 23 U/L
• Total Bilirubin:
  • 2025-01-02: 0.50 mg/dL
  • 2024-12-19: 0.65 mg/dL
  • 2024-12-05: 0.67 mg/dL
  • 2024-11-25: 0.64 mg/dL
• Direct Bilirubin:
  • 2025-01-02: 0.16 mg/dL
  • 2024-12-19: 0.15 mg/dL
  • 2024-12-05: Not measured
  • 2024-11-25: 0.19 mg/dL
• Albumin:
  • 2025-01-02: 3.6 g/dL
  • 2024-12-19: 3.6 g/dL
  • 2024-12-05: 4.0 g/dL
  • 2024-11-25: 4.2 g/dL

Trend Analysis:

• Liver Enzymes (ALT, AST):
  • Both ALT and AST levels have remained stable and within the normal range (typical ALT: 7–56 U/L, AST: 10–40 U/L).
  • There are no significant fluctuations, indicating no ongoing acute liver injury.
• Bilirubin (Total and Direct):
  • Total bilirubin levels have consistently been within the normal range (typical: <1.2 mg/dL).
  • Direct bilirubin levels are stable and low, suggesting no evidence of obstructive jaundice or significant hepatic dysfunction.
• Albumin:
  • Albumin levels have decreased slightly over the past three months (from 4.2 g/dL on 2024-11-25 to 3.6 g/dL on 2025-01-02).
  • This decline may indicate mild worsening of liver synthetic function or malnutrition due to the patient’s chronic illness and cancer treatment.

Conclusion:

• The patient’s liver function has remained relatively stable over the last three months, with no signs of acute hepatic dysfunction or worsening liver injury.
• The declining albumin level warrants attention, as it may reflect either reduced synthetic liver function or nutritional compromise. Monitoring and supportive measures (e.g., dietary adjustments or supplementation) are advised to prevent further decline.

[Comments on Tacrolimus Levels]

Observed Trends and Levels

• Subtherapeutic Levels in 2024:
  • The tacrolimus levels in 2024 (e.g., 2.4 ng/mL on 2024-12-10, 1.7 ng/mL on 2024-09-14) are below the recommended maintenance range of 3–8 ng/mL for liver transplant recipients in the maintenance phase.
  • Persistent levels below the target increase the risk of acute cellular rejection and potentially jeopardize graft survival.
• Historical Fluctuations:
  • Notable variability over time (e.g., <1.2 ng/mL in 2023-10-19, 6.8 ng/mL in 2023-02-07) suggests potential adherence issues, altered metabolism, or drug interactions affecting tacrolimus pharmacokinetics.
  • Peaks like 6.8 ng/mL could pose risks for toxicity, particularly nephrotoxicity.

Integration with the Current Context

• Tacrolimus as the Cornerstone of Maintenance Therapy:
  • Tacrolimus is widely regarded as the first-line calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) for long-term immunosuppression due to its superior efficacy in preventing rejection compared to cyclosporine (e.g., reduced risk of acute cellular rejection and graft loss).
  • Variability in oral bioavailability (5–67%) and CYP3A4 metabolism require frequent monitoring of trough levels, particularly during times of potential interaction (e.g., chemotherapy, infections).
• Subtherapeutic Levels: Increased Risks:
  • Levels below the target range can result in alloantigen recognition, lymphocyte activation, and clonal expansion—leading to rejection.
  • In this patient, low levels (e.g., 1.7 ng/mL on 2024-09-14) during times of additional stressors like cancer treatment (CCRT) heighten rejection risk.
• Managing Fluctuations:
  • Instances of peaks like 6.8 ng/mL (2023-02-07) can cause nephrotoxicity, hypertension, and other systemic effects.
  • Careful titration based on frequent trough-level monitoring is essential.

[Transplanted Liver Function Assessment] (not posted)

Clinical Context

• Medical History:
  • Liver transplantation (2014-12-05) for HBV-related cirrhosis.
  • Ongoing tacrolimus-based immunosuppression with fluctuating trough levels.
  • Co-morbidities include CKD (on hemodialysis), hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and anemia.
• Symptoms:
  • No recent clinical signs of acute liver dysfunction, such as jaundice, encephalopathy, or significant ascites.

Laboratory Trends

• Markers of Liver Function
  • Bilirubin: Stable and within normal limits over the past three months (e.g., 2025-01-02: Total bilirubin 0.50 mg/dL, Direct bilirubin 0.16 mg/dL).
  • Albumin: Fluctuating but relatively stable at the lower end of normal (e.g., 2025-01-02: 3.6 g/dL).
  • Liver Enzymes:
    • ALT (17 U/L on 2025-01-02) and AST (20 U/L) are within normal ranges, indicating no active hepatocellular injury.
    • Alkaline phosphatase and γ-GT not consistently reported, but no evidence of cholestasis.
• Coagulation Parameters
  • INR (1.07 on 2024-11-27): Within the normal range, indicating adequate synthetic liver function.
• Conclusion from Labs:
  • No significant signs of active liver injury or dysfunction.

Imaging Findings

• Recent Imaging Evaluations
  • 2024-09-19 Abdominal Ultrasound:
    • Findings:
      • Transplanted liver: Coarse echotexture, possibly reflecting chronic hepatitis.
      • Portal vein: Patent.
      • Splenomegaly: Long axis 13 cm.
      • No significant ascites or focal hepatic lesions.
    • Interpretation: Mild parenchymal abnormality without acute findings.
  • 2024-11-01 CT Abdomen:
    • Findings:
      • Liver with irregular contour, consistent with post-transplant changes.
      • No focal hepatic lesions or bile duct dilation.
      • Portal vein and hepatic vasculature: Patent.
    • Interpretation: No acute graft-related complications.
  • 2024-11-06 Pelvic MRI:
    • Findings:
      • No specific focus on the liver, but ascites and splenomegaly were noted, possibly indicating portal hypertension.
• Conclusion from Imaging:
  • Structural integrity of the liver graft is preserved.
  • Features such as splenomegaly and coarse echotexture may indicate underlying portal hypertension or chronic graft adaptation.

Integration of Tacrolimus Levels

• Fluctuating Levels:
  • Subtherapeutic levels are noted consistently (e.g., 2024-12-10: 2.4 ng/mL, target: 5–8 ng/mL for long-term maintenance).
  • Despite this, there are no signs of graft rejection clinically, biochemically, or on imaging.
• Implication:
  • Stable graft function despite low tacrolimus levels suggests good immune tolerance.
  • Dose adjustment may still be required to avoid long-term risks of rejection.

Synthesis

• Liver Function Assessment:
  • Clinical Status: No overt signs of liver dysfunction.
  • Laboratory Findings: Normal synthetic function (albumin, INR), no cholestasis or hepatocellular injury.
  • Imaging Results: Stable liver graft with chronic parenchymal changes, no acute complications.
• Overall Conclusion:
  • The transplanted liver is functioning well, with no evidence of acute or chronic decompensation.
  • Subtherapeutic tacrolimus levels are not currently impacting graft function but may need close monitoring and adjustment.

Next Steps

• Monitor Tacrolimus Levels:
  • Consider optimizing dose to achieve stable levels (5–8 ng/mL).
• Surveillance Imaging:
  • Periodic imaging to monitor for structural changes (e.g., new ascites, biliary complications).
• Routine Labs:
  • Monitor liver enzymes, coagulation markers, and albumin quarterly.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-17 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined
• 2025-03-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (110 - 44.5) / 110 = 59.55%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 59.5
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 54.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Tethering of MV, mild to moderate MR
    • Mild septal hypertrophy
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Hypokinesia of mid to apical anterior wall
    • Mild PR, no TR, normal IVC size
• 2025-03-16 CXR
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P endotracheal intubation with the tip beyond the carina
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
    
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right lower lung is suspected. Follow up is indicated.
• 2025-03-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anterolateral infarct
• 2025-03-16 14:15 CTA - chest
  • With and Without contrast Chest CT showed
    • unremarkable change in the mediastinum
    • s/p endotracheal tube insertion.
    • partial collapse of the lower lobes of bilateral lung.
    • unremarkable change in the pleural spaces
    • unremarkable change in the chest wall
    • small GB stones
    • no evidence of DAA or PE.
• 2025-03-16 14:11 CT - brain
  • Without contrast helical Head CT
    • unremarkable change in the Intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • old lacunar infarction in the left basal ganglion.
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
  • IMP:
    • no acute intracranial hemorrhage
• 2025-03-16 13:23 Cardiac Catheterization Report
  • Diagnosis: AMI, CAD with TVD
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of Acute chest pain with ECG ST segment elevation at anterior wall and ventricular arrhythmia s/p defibrillation and CPCR and intubation .
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with Acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right femoral artery
      
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL4 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 140cc. The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 8000IU) and NTG (Dosage = 100mcg).
  • Finding Summary
    • Left Main: no stenosis
    • Left Anterior Descending: middle segment 100% stenosis (thrombotic occlusion); 1st diagonal branch 85% stenosis (tubular); TIMI-0 flow
    • Left Circumflex: 1st obtuse marginal branch middle part 99% stenosis (nearly total occlusion), TIMI 1-2 flow
    • Right Coronary: middle segment 70% stenosis (long lesion); PDA branch chronic total occlusion
    • Collaterals: Rentrop grade 1-2 collateral flow from LCA to RCA-PDA
    • Syntax Score = 27.5
    • In conclusion :
      • Acute STEMI, Killip IV, complicated with ventricular arrhythmia s/p defibrillation and CPCR and intubation;
      • Coronary artery disease, triple vessels
    • Recommendation:
      • PCI for culprit LAD lesion
      • left femoral artery/vein sheaths kept for vascular access of necessary ECMO)
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD-M, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/3.0 mm → 1.23/3.56 mm, Post Balloon DS = 62.7%.
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F JL4.
      • Guiding catheter2: Terumo Eliminate aspiration catheter 6Fr. Note: for occlusion segment aspiration.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • After aspiration catheter use, minimal white thrombi were obtained.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Balloon4: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Balloon5: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Boston SYNERGY Drug-eluting stent. 3.5 X 48 mm. Pressure: 12→12 atmospheres. Note: partially selfpaid for AMI and dissection .
      • Balloon6: Medtronic NC Euphora. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon7: Medtronic NC Euphora. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres.
      • Balloon8: Medtronic NC Euphora. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres.
      • Balloon9: Medtronic NC Euphora. 4.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres. Note: kissing balloon technique.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.23/3.76 mm Stent DS = 12.5% residual stenosis.
    • LAD-D1, Pre-DS = 85% → Post Balloon DS = 30%.
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F JL4.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 4 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Balloon4: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Balloon5: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres. Note: kissing balloon technique .
      • Hypotension developed during PCI. Norepinephrine infusion was treated.
      • Therefore, further revascularization was attempted.
    • LCX-OM1, Pre-DS = 99% → Post Balloon DS = 40%.
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F JL4.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 1.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 1.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 1.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres.
      • Balloon4: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Balloon5: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
    • Final LAD flow was TIMI-3 and LCX-OM branch flow was TIMI-2.
    • In conclusion:
      • Acute STEMI, Killip IV, complicated with ventricular arrhythmia s/p defibrillation and CPCR and intubation;
      • Coronary artery disease, triple vessels, status post balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent for left anterior descending artery middle segment (3.5*48mm), balloon angioplasty for 1st diagonal branch and 1st obtuse marginal branch on 2025-03-16
    • Recommendation: dual antiplatelets, post-MI and heart failure management
• 2025-03-16 13:14 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Possible Inferior infarct
  • Anterolateral injury pattern
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
• 2025-03-16 12:55 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anterolateral injury pattern
  • ACUTE MI / STEMI
• 2024-12-11 Sonography - abdomen
  • Indication: HBV
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with mild distant acoustic attenuation. Homogeneous echotexture.
      • One round hypoechoic lesion at S6: 0.52 cm
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Hyperechoic lesions with PAS up to 0.67 cm in GB
      • Echogenic nodules up to 0.76 cm on GB wall
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • One round hypoechoic nodule: 1.2 cm, near lower pole of spleen
    • Others:
      • Suboptimal echo window due to fatty liver
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild to moderate
    • Hepatic lesion, hypoechoic, S6, suspected hemangioma (stationary)
    • GB stones
    • GB polyps, up to 0.76 cm
    • Accessary spleen
• 2024-05-22 Sonography - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, moderate
    • Hepatic lesion, hypoechoic, S6, suspected hemangioma (stationary)
    • GB stones
    • GB polyps, up to 0.75 cm
    • Accessary spleen

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-27 SOAP Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • S
    • SBP < 100 after carvediolol
    • less hemoptysis
  • A/P
    • STEMI with VF s/p CPCR
    • CADs/p PCI
    • BW 87 -> 81kg
    • no smoking
    • adequate hydration
    • DAPTs and PPI
  • Prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 0.5# BID 28D hold once if SPB < 100 or HR < 60
    • Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin 10mg, metformin 1000mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-16 ~ 2025-03-20 POMR Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left anterior descending coronary artery
    • In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest post resuscitation
    • Coronary artery disease, triple vessels, status post balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent for left anterior descending artery middle segment (3.5*48mm), balloon angioplasty for 1st diagonal branch and 1st obtuse marginal branch on 2025-03-16
    • Ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia post defibrillation
    • Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • Modified ranking scale 0
  • CC
    • Chest pain one hour ago    
  • Present illness history
    • This 47 years old male has the history of HBV carrier, GB polyp and hepatic lesion R/I hemangiomoa since 2018-03, regular follow at our GI OPD.
    • According to the statement of the patient families and ER medical record. This time, he suffered from headache, chest pain combine gum discomfort and dyspnea were note onset one hour ago. Therefore he was sent to our ER.
    • At MER, O2 therapy and acute chest pain radiating to the jaw. The EKG reveal of anterior wall ST segment elevation.
    • Cardiology was consculted and will arrange coronary angiogram after informed consent.
    • Episode onset of IHCA developed at emergency room due to ventricular arrhythmia.
    • Defibrillation and intubation and amiodarone were treated, then recovery of spontaneous circulation.
    • Chest CTA arranged, the image without aortic dissection.
    • Brain CT was arranged, no hemorrhage evidence.
    • Emergent cardica catheterization was arranged, which revealed of CAD (3VD) s/p LAD + DES *1, s/p POBA to LCX-OM.
    • Under the impression of IHCA s/p ROSC, suspect ST elevatiom myocardial infarction related. He was admitted to our ICU for further observation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission in ICU, he received ventilator full support.
    • Dual antiplatelet therapy with Bokey + Brilinta and statin with Crestor were prescribed for coronary artery disease and post-myocardial infarction as well as PPI with Nexium was used to prevent stress ulcer.
    • Beta-blocker with carvedilol (6.25mg) was added.
    • Vemlidy was continued for hepatitis B treatment.
    • By clear consciousness and relatively stable hemodynamic status and smooth breath, extubation was performed on 2025/03/16 afternoon.
    • The heart echo revealed “LVEF: 54.7%. 1) Tethering of MV, mild to moderate MR; 2) Mild septal hypertrophy; 3) Hypokinesia of mid to apical anterior wall; 4) Mild PR, no TR, normal IVC size.” Sheaths were removed on the next day.
    • Chest film follow-up showed no worsening lung edema.
    • Under stable condition and vital signs, he was transferred to ward for further care on 2025/03/18.
    • After transferred to cardiology ward, mild dizziness was noted when walking and orthostatic hypotension was suspected.
    • After well education about slowly standing up and monitoring blood pressure, the symptoms improved.
    • Team based post-myocardial infarction education was arranged.
    • Due to stable clinical condition without discomfort, he was discharged on 2025/03/20 and outpatient follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 1# BID 7D hold once if SPB < 100 or HR < 60
    • Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin 10mg, metformin 1000mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2025-01-17 SOAP Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • A/P
    • HBV, HBe-, with flare; viral load 372000 (2024-12-13)
    • On TAF 2024/12/20 ~ 2027/12
    • MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 28D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-18 Rehabilitation
  • A
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs (including therapeutic exercise, endurance training, cardiopulmonary training and ambulation training).
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
• 2025-03-16 14:31 Cardiac Surgery
  • A
    • This is a 47 y/o male presented to the ER with acute chest pain radiating to the jaw.
    • IHCA occured with initial VT rhythm
    • ROSC after 10min of CPCR
    • EKG showed aterolaterla STE compatible with STEMI
    • Vital signs following ROSC was stable, hence VA ECMO was not indiacted for now
    • The patient will be transfered for emergent CT and PCI
• 2025-03-16 13:01 Cardiology
  • Q
    • ACS (acute coronary syndrome) Call
  • A
    • 47 year-old male visited emergency room and ECG revealed anterior wall ST segment elevation.
    • Impression
      • STEMI
    • Suggestion
      • loading aspirin and ticagrelor
      • will arrange coronary angiogram after informed consent
  • A 2025-03-16 14:03:55
    • IHCA developed at emergency room due to ventricular arrhythmia.
    • Defibrillation and intubation and amiodarone were treated. -> Recovery of spontaneous circulation -> ECMO standby
    • Explain to the patient’s brother and wife about current condition and urgeny coronary angiogram

2025-04-02

[Subjective]

patient status and progress - post-STEMI recovery - stabilized hemodynamics - extubated and ambulatory

[Objective]

current medications - DAPT: Bokey (aspirin 100 mg QD), Brilinta (ticagrelor 90 mg BID) - statin: Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg QD) - ezetimibe: Ezetrol (10 mg QD) - beta-blocker: Carvedilol Hexal 6.25 mg BID (hold if SBP < 100 or HR < 60) - PPI: Nexium (esomeprazole 40 mg QDAC) - SGLT2i + metformin: Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin 10 mg + metformin 1000 mg QD) - HBV: Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg QD)

labs - lipid profile: LDL 167 mg/dL, HDL 32 mg/dL, TG 234 mg/dL, Cholesterol 238 mg/dL (2025-03-17) - HbA1c: 6.9% (2025-03-17) - LFT: ALT 21 U/L, AST 15 U/L (2025-03-16) - CK: 4218 U/L, CKMB: 201.3 ng/mL (2025-03-17) - renal: Cr 0.88 mg/dL, eGFR 98.66 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-16)

vitals and tolerance - HR remained above 60 bpm - weight loss noted (87 kg → 81 kg)

[Assessment]

post-MI medication regimen - guideline-concordant therapy for post-STEMI and multivessel CAD - includes DAPT, statin + ezetimibe, beta-blocker, PPI - effective antiplatelet therapy with no bleeding complications - possible hypotension from carvedilol needs monitoring, but currently managed - high-intensity statin + ezetimibe appropriately initiated due to high LDL - ongoing Vemlidy for chronic HBV appropriate with normalized ALT/AST - glycemic control adequate (HbA1c 6.9%) with SGLT2i + metformin

potential optimization - LDL remains above target (< 55 mg/dL for very high-risk patients) - TG borderline elevated, HDL low - beta-blocker dose low - renal and liver functions stable; no contraindication to current meds

[Plan / Recommendation]

lipid control optimization - reinforce adherence to statin + ezetimibe - consider increasing Crestor to 20 mg if tolerated and LDL remains > 55 mg/dL on follow-up

beta-blocker management - continue carvedilol 6.25 mg BID - maintain “hold if SBP < 100 or HR < 60” instruction - consider slow up-titration if patient tolerates and no orthostatic symptoms recur

antiplatelet therapy - continue Bokey + Brilinta for at least 12 months post-PCI - assess bleeding risk regularly

glucose and HBV management - continue Xigduo XR for glycemic and cardiorenal benefit - continue Vemlidy; monitor HBV DNA and ALT every 3–6 months

monitoring and follow-up - check lipid panel and CK in 6-8 weeks - reinforce patient education on orthostatic precautions and medication adherence - reassess renal and liver function periodically

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-02 (not posted)

This is a 47-year-old male with multiple comorbidities, including chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. He experienced a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) on 2025-03-16 complicated by ventricular fibrillation (VF), in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), and hypoxic respiratory failure, requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, intubation, and urgent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for triple-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD). Post-PCI, he achieved hemodynamic stability and underwent step-down care and rehabilitation. He is on guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), including dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), statins, beta-blockers, and glucose/lipid-lowering agents.

Problem 1. Acute STEMI with Cardiogenic Shock and Post-Resuscitation Syndrome

• Objective
  • ECG on 2025-03-16 showed anterolateral injury pattern and inferior infarct consistent with acute STEMI (ECG 2025-03-16 13:14).
    
  • Patient developed IHCA with VF and required CPR, defibrillation, intubation (SOAP 2025-03-20).
    
  • Cardiac catheterization (2025-03-16 13:23) revealed 100% LAD mid-segment thrombotic occlusion, 85% D1 stenosis, 99% OM1 stenosis, and 70% mid-RCA lesion.
    
  • PCI performed with drug-eluting stent in LAD, balloon angioplasty in D1 and OM1. LAD final flow was TIMI-3; OM1 was TIMI-2 (Cardiac Cath 2025-03-16).
    
  • Echo (2025-03-17) showed preserved LVEF (54.7%), hypokinesia of mid to apical anterior wall, and mild to moderate MR.
    
  • Chest CT (2025-03-16) ruled out PE or aortic dissection.
    
  • Post-resuscitation course included full ventilatory support, successful extubation on 2025-03-16, and transfer to ward on 2025-03-18 (SOAP 2025-03-20).
• Assessment
  • Findings are consistent with Killip class IV STEMI complicated by cardiogenic shock and VF.
    
  • Management aligns with guidelines: immediate reperfusion via PCI, DAPT, beta-blockers, and statins.
    
  • Hemodynamics stabilized post-intervention, evidenced by extubation and functional improvement.
    
  • Residual stenosis in non-culprit lesions (OM1 and RCA) still poses long-term risk.
• Recommendation
  • Optimize secondary prevention: continue Bokey (aspirin 100 mg) + Brilinta (ticagrelor 90 mg BID) for at least 12 months.
    
  • Consider re-evaluation of OM1 and RCA lesions with staged PCI depending on symptoms and ischemia testing.
    
  • Monitor for heart failure symptoms and arrhythmias. Repeat echocardiography in 6–12 weeks.
    
  • Continue cardiac rehabilitation for endurance and reconditioning (Rehab 2025-03-18).

Problem 2. Coronary Artery Disease, Triple Vessel Disease

• Objective
  • Cardiac catheterization showed multivessel CAD: 100% LAD-M (treated), 85% D1, 99% OM1 (POBA only), and 70% RCA mid (Cardiac Cath 2025-03-16).
    
  • Syntax score was 27.5, indicating high anatomical complexity.
    
  • Post-PCI: LAD stented, D1 and OM1 ballooned only (Cardiac Cath 2025-03-16).
    
  • ECG (2025-03-17) still showed evidence of old infarction.
• Assessment
  • Despite LAD intervention, residual disease remains. The Syntax score >22 suggests benefit from CABG in stable patients per ESC/ACC guidelines.
    
  • However, acute presentation and stability post-intervention justify initial PCI approach.
    
  • Suboptimal revascularization may lead to recurrent angina or ischemia.
• Recommendation
  • Perform ischemia evaluation (e.g., stress echo or MPI) within 3 months to assess viability and ischemia burden.
    
  • Reassess for staged PCI or CABG based on residual ischemia and functional capacity.
    
  • Optimize lipid and glucose control to slow atherosclerosis.

Problem 3. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Cardiovascular Complications

• Objective
  • HbA1c on 2025-03-17 was 6.9%, glucose 127 mg/dL (2025-03-16).
    
  • Patient was placed on Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin 10 mg + metformin 1000 mg) (SOAP 2025-03-27).
    
  • Mild fatty liver noted on prior ultrasounds (2024-12-11; 2024-05-22).
• Assessment
  • Diabetes is well controlled, and use of SGLT2 inhibitor (dapagliflozin) is guideline-supported post-MI with CV risk.
    
  • No current signs of diabetic nephropathy or retinopathy reported.
    
  • No hypoglycemia or ketoacidosis during hospitalization.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Xigduo XR, monitor renal function every 3 months.
    
  • Screen for microalbuminuria, fundoscopy, and neuropathy.
    
  • Maintain HbA1c target <7.0% per ADA/ESC guidelines.

Problem 4. Chronic Hepatitis B with Flare and MASLD

• Objective
  • HBV DNA was 372,000 IU/mL on 2024-12-13, ALT 209 U/L (2024-11-29), 183 U/L (2024-12-11), normalized to 21 U/L (2025-03-16).
    
  • HBsAg positive >4000 S/CO since 2021, HBeAg negative (2024-12-12).
    
  • Started on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) since 2024-12-20 (SOAP 2025-01-17).
    
  • Abdominal US (2024-12-11) showed fatty liver, GB polyps, and a small stable hemangioma in S6.
• Assessment
  • Chronic HBV with HBeAg-negative flare responded to TAF with significant ALT normalization.
    
  • MASLD is likely contributed by DM and dyslipidemia.
    
  • No imaging findings suggest cirrhosis or HCC; small hepatic lesion unchanged.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg QD) long-term.
    
  • Repeat HBV DNA and ALT every 3–6 months.
    
  • HCC surveillance with ultrasound every 6 months.
    
  • Continue Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg) for hepatic protection in MASLD.

Problem 5. Dyslipidemia

• Objective
  • Lipid panel on 2025-03-17: LDL 167 mg/dL, HDL 32 mg/dL, TG 234 mg/dL, Cholesterol total 238 mg/dL.
    
  • Patient started on Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg) and Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10 mg) (SOAP 2025-03-27).
• Assessment
  • This is severe mixed dyslipidemia, appropriate for high-intensity statin + ezetimibe.
    
  • LDL goal <55 mg/dL post-MI with high-risk CAD per ESC/EAS 2021 guidelines.
    
  • Atherogenic dyslipidemia (high TG, low HDL) linked to diabetes and MASLD.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current regimen.
    
  • Recheck fasting lipid panel in 6–8 weeks.
    
  • Consider Omega-3 fatty acid (icosapent ethyl) if TG remains >150 mg/dL despite statin.

Problem 6. Post-Cardiac Arrest Neurologic and Functional Status

• Objective
  • IHCA with 10 minutes of CPR and ROSC (Cardiac Surg 2025-03-16).
    
  • No intracranial hemorrhage on CT (CT Brain 2025-03-16); old lacunar infarct noted.
    
  • Modified Rankin Scale = 0 at discharge (SOAP 2025-03-20).
    
  • Engaged in cardiac rehab and ambulatory training (Rehab 2025-03-18).
• Assessment
  • Excellent neurologic recovery post-arrest, likely due to prompt resuscitation and targeted post-arrest care.
    
  • Baseline lacunar infarct is not symptomatic.
    
  • Early rehab facilitates return to premorbid function.
• Recommendation
  • Continue cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy.
    
  • Cognitive screening may be considered if any concerns arise.
    
  • Encourage gradual return to daily activity with close monitoring.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-24, 2025-03-21 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2025-03-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA and RA
    • Concentric LV hypertrophy
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Calcified mitral annulus with mild to moderate MR, moderate to severe TR , mild AR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
    • Atrial fibrillation with RVR
• 2024-12-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Moderate voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LA, grade 2 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AR, MR, TR
    • Mild pulmonary hypertension
• 2024-08-09 Sonography - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic parenchymal renal disease
    • Mild right renal pelvis dilatation
    • Left renal stone

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-19 ~ 2025-03-31 POMR Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction, with acute pulmonary edema and New York Heart Association Functional Classification II
    • Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • Moderate mitral regurgitation
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Urinary tract infection, urine culture yield Escherichia coli
    • Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder
    • Severe tricuspid regurgitation
  • CC
    • Dyspnea since this early morning.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 73-year-old woman with a medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Gall stone with HCV, Chronic kidney disease and alcohol amnostic syndrome.
    • According to the statement of the patient and ER medical record. This time, she has suffer from dyspnea with lower limbs edema and chest discomfort were note since this early morning around 06:00 am. Therefore she was sent to our ER.
    • At MER, the vital signs as BT: 35.7 degree C, PR: 143, RR: 28, BP: 132/84 mmHg.
    • Distress of respiratory pattern and the chest films disclosed of bilateral pulmonary edema.
    • NIPPV placement and Isoket pump titration combine diuretic as Lasix iv injection were given.
    • Cardiology was consculted.
    • The EKG reveal of atrial fibrillation, Digoxin 0.5amp iv infusion plus Amiodarone 150mg iv infusion were loading.
    • The urine exam showed turbid, Bacteria 3+/Leucocyte Ester 2+ then empiric antiboltic as Zinacef was prescribed.
    • Under the impression of acute pulmonary edema with impending respiratory failure s/p NIPPV. She was admitted to our ICU for further observation and management.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted to ICU, the patient received NIPPV/ST support (2025/03/19 to 2025/03/21),
    • Diuretic with Lasix injection, Antihypertensive with B-blocker, Aldalat (nifedipine) 30mg BID, Apresoline (hydralazine), Doxaben (doxazosin) for blood pressure control. - Echocardiogram was arranged, the report showed LVEF 69.5%, Calcified mitral annulus with mild to moderate MR, moderate to severe TR, mild AR and PR. - After that, the chest x-ray reveals acute pulmonary edema got improved, then taper Lasix to 20mg IVD Q12H.
    • The patient as tolerance under O2 therapy with nasal cannula support.
    • The patient condition was more stabilized after medical treatment, then she will transfer to ward for further care.
    • After she arrived to CV ordinary ward, her consciousness was clear and vital signs were stable, no dyspnea, palpitation or chest discomfort was complained.
    • Keep medication current treatment and monitor vital signs, urine output and body weight for CHF treatment and on telemetry EKG for close monitor heart rate and rhythm.
    • Due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, we added 2mg of warfarin on 2025-03-26 for stroke prevention.
    • On the follow-up INR on 2025/03/28, the result was 1.04, so we adjusted the dosage to 2.5mg of warfarin.
    • We also arranged for a 24-hour Holter monitor, and the report is pending.
    • On the follow-up CXR on 2025-03-28, there was significant improvement in bilateral pleural effusion, and the diuretic was switched to oral administration.
    • Will be follow up serum examination (PT, APTT, INR) on 2025/03/31.
    • The INR on 2025/03/31 was 1.15, so we increased the warfarin dosage to 3.5 mg QD.
    • We educated the patient and their family on the importance of anticoagulant medication and the precautions to be taken.
    • After above treatment, her clinical symptoms improved gradually. She also deniend chest tightness or dizziness.
    • Under stable hemodynamics, she was discharged on 2025/03/31 and OPD followed up was arranged.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cofarin (warfarin 1mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Cofarin (warfarin 5mg) 0.5# QD 3D
    • Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg) 1# PRNQD 3D if SBP > 130 mmHg
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# PRNQD 3D if BW gain > 2kg
• 2025-03-14, 2025-01-17 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen YiQian
  • Diagnosis
    • Other specified organic brain syndromes (chronic) [F06.0]
    • Alcohol amnestic syndrome [F10.26]
    • Other specified alcoholic psychosis, other [F10.259]
    • Other and unspecified alcohol dependence, unspecified [F10.20]
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications [E11.9]
    • Essential hypertension [I10]
    • Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture [M81.0]
  • Prescription x2
    • Vit B1 (thiamine 100mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Zyprexa Zydis (olanzapine 5mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Witgen (memantine 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-02-21 SOAP Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • Prescription x3
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Adapine SRFC (nifedipine 30mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 0.5# QOD 28D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD 28D
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D just prepared
• 2025-01-24 SOAP Nephrology Guo KeLin
  • Prescription x3
    • Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta 50ug) 1# Q1M SC
    • Ketosteril (ketoanalogue 630mg) 2# TID 28D
    • sodium bicarbonate 300mg

2025-04-02

[Subjective]

Heart failure and fluid overload - dyspnea improved after NIPPV and IV diuretic therapy - patient reported no chest discomfort or breathing difficulty post-treatment (POMR 2025-03-28) - self-monitoring plan initiated - instructed to monitor urine output and body weight at home (POMR 2025-03-31)

Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation - no bleeding reported - warfarin education provided - patient and family instructed on importance of compliance and monitoring INR

Chronic kidney disease and anemia - no complaint of dizziness or fatigue - anemia stable around Hgb 9.2–9.6 g/dL (Labs 2025-03-14 to 2025-03-28)

Psychosomatic and cognitive issues - known alcohol-induced amnestic disorder - currently maintained on Vit B1, memantine, and olanzapine (SOAP 2025-03-14) - no acute behavioral change reported

[Objective]

Heart failure and fluid overload - NT-proBNP markedly elevated at 17711.9 pg/mL (2025-03-19) - echocardiography showed LVEF 69.5%, MR/TR/AR/PR, LA/RA dilation (Echo 2025-03-19) - pulmonary edema improved on CXR (2025-03-28) - IV Lasix tapered to oral Uretropic (furosemide) 40mg PRN (POMR 2025-03-31)

Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation - INR subtherapeutic: 1.04 (2025-03-28), 1.15 (2025-03-31) - warfarin titration from 2 mg → 2.5 mg → 3.5 mg (POMR 2025-03-31) - no signs of active bleeding

Chronic kidney disease and anemia - creatinine rising from 3.87 (2025-03-19) to 4.74 mg/dL (2025-03-28), eGFR 9.59 mL/min/1.73m² - metabolic acidosis (HCO₃⁻ 12.3–16.2 mmol/L) - anemia with Hgb 9.3 g/dL (2025-03-28) - on Mircera (epoetin beta) Q1M SC (SOAP 2025-01-24)

Thyroid function - TSH elevated at 6.182 µIU/mL, Free T4 0.73 ng/dL (2025-03-28) - not on any thyroid replacement

Infection / UTI - UTI confirmed by urinalysis (bacteria 3+, WBCs 30–49/HPF) (2025-03-19) - treated with Zinacef (cefuroxime) empirically

[Assessment]

Heart failure and fluid overload - acute decompensated HFpEF with adequate response to NIPPV, diuretics - ongoing PRN diuretic use appropriate - volume and electrolyte status need close monitoring - no signs of recurrent edema noted

Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation - warfarin underdosed based on low INR - titration in progress with current dose 3.5 mg daily - CKD stage 5 complicates warfarin metabolism - higher INR fluctuation risk

Chronic kidney disease and anemia - renal function worsened; eGFR <10, approaching dialysis threshold - anemia likely multifactorial (CKD, inflammation), managed conservatively - iron stores suggest functional deficiency (Fe 18 µg/dL, ferritin 277 ng/mL)

Thyroid dysfunction - biochemical hypothyroidism - not currently treated - possible impact from amiodarone

Infection / UTI - recurrent UTI likely from diabetes and residual urinary glucose/protein - no systemic signs at discharge

[Plan / Recommendation]

Heart failure and fluid overload - continue Uretropic (furosemide) 40mg PRN if BW gain >2kg or edema develops - encourage daily weight monitoring - recommend re-evaluation echocardiogram in 3–6 months to monitor valvular burden

Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation - continue Cofarin (warfarin) 3.5 mg daily - check INR every 3–5 days until stable - avoid drug interactions (e.g., NSAIDs, some antibiotics) - evaluate for pharmacist-driven anticoagulation service if INR control remains suboptimal

Chronic kidney disease and anemia - maintain current Mircera regimen - suggest adding IV iron if TSAT <20% (not yet measured) - recheck iron panel and reticulocyte count - monitor metabolic panel every 2 weeks

Thyroid dysfunction - repeat TSH and Free T4 in 4 weeks - may discuss to consider starting low-dose levothyroxine if TSH remains elevated or symptoms emerge - monitor for bradycardia or angina due to concurrent HF

Infection / UTI - monitor for recurrent symptoms - suggest urine culture and sensitivity for targeted therapy if recurrence - reinforce hygiene, hydration, and glucose control

Other - continue psychosomatic medications (e.g., Zyprexa Zydis (olanzapine), Witgen (memantine), Vit B1) as per Psychiatry - follow up CKD care, consider vascular access planning if symptoms or lab thresholds met

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-02 (not posted)

This is a 73-year-old woman with multiple chronic conditions, including heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), and long-standing hypertension and diabetes, complicated by alcohol-induced cognitive disorder. She was recently hospitalized (2025-03-19 to 2025-03-31) for acute pulmonary edema, managed with non-invasive ventilation, intravenous diuretics, and antiarrhythmics. Echocardiogram showed preserved LVEF (69.5%), dilated atria, valvular abnormalities, and atrial fibrillation (AF) (Echo 2025-03-19). Labs show progressively worsening renal function, persistent anemia, elevated TSH with low Free-T4 (suggestive of hypothyroidism), and multiple urinary tract infections (UTIs). There are emerging concerns for electrolyte imbalance, warfarin titration challenges, and malnutrition or underlying chronic inflammation.

Problem 1. Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

• Objective
  • Symptoms and Imaging: Sudden dyspnea, chest discomfort, and lower limb edema (POMR 2025-03-19). CXR showed bilateral interstitial and alveolar infiltrates with pleural effusion (CXR 2025-03-24), consistent with pulmonary edema.
    
  • Cardiac Function: Echocardiography revealed LVEF 69.5%, dilated LA/RA, concentric LVH, moderate MR and TR, mild AR/PR, atrial fibrillation with RVR (Echo 2025-03-19).
    
  • NT-proBNP: Markedly elevated at 17,711.9 pg/mL (Lab 2025-03-19).
    
  • Treatment Response: NIPPV and IV Lasix led to clinical improvement, with follow-up CXR showing resolution of edema (CXR 2025-03-28).
• Assessment
  • The presentation is classic for HFpEF with acute pulmonary edema. The high NT-proBNP, preserved LVEF, LA/RA dilation, valvular regurgitations, and AF with RVR support this (Echo 2025-03-19, Lab 2025-03-19).
    
  • Clinical status improved with appropriate guideline-based treatment (NIPPV, Lasix, rate control), suggesting favorable response.
    
  • The presence of moderate to severe valvular disease (MR/TR), volume overload (evidenced by edema), and atrial arrhythmia increases the risk for future decompensation.
• Recommendation
  • Continue volume management with oral Uretropic (furosemide) as needed. Monitor body weight and urine output.
    
  • Reassess valvular disease with a follow-up echocardiogram in 3-6 months.
    
  • Consider cardiology follow-up for rhythm vs. rate control strategy in AF, and potential anticoagulation titration.
    
  • Maintain telemetry if hospitalized and low-threshold for repeating CXR if dyspnea recurs.

Problem 2. Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation with Subtherapeutic Anticoagulation

• Objective
  • Atrial fibrillation noted on EKG at admission with RVR (EKG 2025-03-19).
    
  • Initial management: Digoxin, amiodarone loading, and rate control medications (POMR 2025-03-19).
    
  • Warfarin initiated (2 mg daily on 2025-03-26), titrated to 2.5 mg (2025-03-28), then 3.5 mg (2025-03-31) due to subtherapeutic INRs (INR 1.04 on 2025-03-28; INR 1.15 on 2025-03-31).
    
  • No bleeding events documented.
• Assessment
  • Subtherapeutic INR exposes her to increased stroke risk due to AF and CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥4 (age, sex, DM, CHF, HTN).
    
  • Warfarin titration is appropriate but complicated by CKD stage 5, which affects vitamin K metabolism and INR stability.
    
  • No evidence of bleeding, but needs closer INR follow-up.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Cofarin (warfarin) and monitor INR bi-weekly until stable therapeutic range (INR 2.0–3.0).
    
  • Consider switching to NOACs cautiously only if renal function permits (eGFR > 15), though current eGFR is ~9–12 mL/min/1.73m² (Labs 2025-03-28).
    
  • Maintain stroke education and bleeding risk counseling.

Problem 3. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 5

• Objective
  • Progressive decline in renal function: eGFR 13.34 (2024-11-22) → 12.12 (2025-03-19) → 9.59 (2025-03-28); Cr 4.74 mg/dL (2025-03-28).
    
  • Mild hyperkalemia episodes (K 4.5 on 2025-03-19) and fluctuating bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻ 12.3 on 2025-03-19 → 16.2 on 2025-03-24), suggesting metabolic acidosis.
    
  • Chronic anemia: Hgb 9.2–9.3 g/dL (2025-03-19 to 2025-03-28).
    
  • Treatment: Ketosteril, sodium bicarbonate, Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta) (SOAP 2025-01-24).
• Assessment
  • Stable but advanced CKD (stage 5) with slowly worsening clearance and metabolic complications (anemia, acidosis, electrolyte shifts).
    
  • No dialysis yet, but symptoms of uremia or volume overload could prompt discussion.
    
  • Treatment aligns with KDIGO: bicarbonate, ketoacids, and erythropoietin analogs used appropriately.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current regimen. Monitor volume status, metabolic panel, and hemoglobin every 2–4 weeks.
    
  • Educate patient/family regarding signs of uremia, dialysis indication, and prepare vascular access if progression continues.
    
  • Review for nephrology referral to reassess RRT candidacy.

Problem 4. Anemia of Chronic Disease and CKD

• Objective
  • Normocytic normochromic anemia: Hgb ~9.2–9.6 g/dL from 2025-03-14 to 2025-03-28; MCV ~99–103 fL; reticulocyte markers not available.
    
  • Iron studies: Ferritin 277 ng/mL (2025-03-14), Fe 18 µg/dL, TIBC 241 µg/dL – consistent with anemia of inflammation/chronic disease.
    
  • Treated with Mircera, folic acid, Ketosteril, and B12/folate adequate.
• Assessment
  • Chronic inflammatory anemia with functional iron deficiency. Ferritin is falsely normal or elevated due to inflammation.
    
  • No evidence of GI bleeding or hemolysis.
    
  • Hgb stable, not acutely worsening.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Mircera monthly.
    
  • Consider IV iron supplementation if no contraindications and TSAT available.
    
  • Monitor reticulocyte count, iron panel every 4–6 weeks.

Problem 5. Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

• Objective
  • Urinalysis (2025-03-19): turbid urine, 3+ leukocyte esterase, 2+ nitrite, 3+ protein, 3+ glucose, 3+ bacteria, WBCs 30–49/HPF; consistent with UTI.
    
  • Treated empirically with Zinacef (cefuroxime) (POMR 2025-03-19).
    
  • Past episodes: UA on 2024-11-22, 2025-01-17 showed similar UTI pattern.
    
  • Chronic glucosuria due to DM and CKD.
• Assessment
  • Recurrent UTIs likely related to poorly controlled DM, urinary stasis, and CKD-associated immune dysfunction.
    
  • Persistent proteinuria and glycosuria increase infection risk.
    
  • No mention of culture-guided therapy; possible risk for ESBL organisms.
• Recommendation
  • Obtain urine cultures with each episode and tailor antibiotics accordingly.
    
  • Ensure adequate hydration, bladder emptying.
    
  • Consider renal US if obstruction suspected.
    
  • Optimize DM and CKD management to reduce infection risk.

Problem 6. Subclinical Hypothyroidism

• Objective
  • TSH elevated at 6.182 µIU/mL, Free T4 reduced at 0.73 ng/dL (Labs 2025-03-28).
    
  • No overt clinical symptoms reported.
• Assessment
  • Consistent with subclinical or mild primary hypothyroidism.
    
  • May contribute to fatigue, cognitive issues, or worsening cardiac function if untreated.
    
  • Possibly exacerbated by amiodarone, which affects thyroid metabolism.
• Recommendation
  • Recheck TSH/Free T4 in 4-6 weeks.
    
  • If persistent elevation or symptoms develop, initiate thyroxine replacement at low dose (e.g., 12.5–25 mcg daily).
    
  • Monitor for bradycardia or angina if treatment starts.

[INR Range]

For this simulated patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and age ≥75, the recommended target INR range is 2.0 to 3.0.

Rationale

1. Stroke Risk Assessment

• The patient’s CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is ≥5:
  • C: Congestive heart failure (HFpEF) = 1
  • H: Hypertension = 1
  • A: Age ≥75 years = 2
  • D: Diabetes mellitus = 1
    
  • → Total = 5 points, indicating high risk of stroke
    
  • ➤ Per ESC (2020) and ACC/AHA (2019) guidelines, anticoagulation is strongly indicated when CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥2 in women.

2. Anticoagulation Strategy

• Warfarin is appropriate due to eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73m² (CKD stage 5), which precludes use of most NOACs (e.g., apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban), all of which are either not recommended or not studied sufficiently in ESRD.
• The target INR range of 2.0–3.0 is standard for non-valvular atrial fibrillation to prevent ischemic stroke, with the lowest acceptable risk of bleeding vs thromboembolism in this range.
  • There is no mechanical valve or other indication requiring a higher INR (e.g., 2.5–3.5).

3. Bleeding Risk and Monitoring

• The patient has no recent GI bleeding, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder, and PLT ~270 x10³/uL (2025-03-28) supports acceptable hemostasis.
• INR values have been subtherapeutic: 1.04 (2025-03-28) and 1.15 (2025-03-31), exposing her to preventable cardioembolic stroke risk.
• Gradual warfarin titration is appropriate; INR should be rechecked every 3–5 days until stabilized in range 2.0–3.0.

4. Patient-Specific Considerations

• Advanced age and alcohol-related cognitive impairment increase the risk of non-adherence, but this can be mitigated by:
  • Family education (already provided on 2025-03-31)
  • Pharmacist-led INR monitoring
  • Tablet splitting to fine-tune dosing, e.g., using 1mg + 0.5mg + 5mg tablets

Conclusion:

• Recommended INR range: 2.0 to 3.0
• Reason: Balances stroke prevention and bleeding risk in a high-risk patient with AF, HFpEF, DM, HTN, and CKD5.
• Action: Maintain Cofarin (warfarin), continue dose adjustment to reach therapeutic INR, and reassess regularly.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-17, 2025-03-13 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2025-03-12 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
  • Cannot rule out Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-11 Cardiac Catheterization Report
  • Diagnosis: AMI, CAD with TVD + LM
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of heart failure with pleural effusion and lung edema.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with marked myocardial ischemia by thallium scan and suspected acute coronary syndrome.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed.
    • Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right radial artery
      
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 140cc. The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 7000IU) and NTG (Dosage = 600mcg).
  • Finding Summary
    • Left Main: distal segment 50% stenosis
    • Left Anterior Descending: moderate calcification; middle segment 79% stenosis (long lesion); distal segment narrowings
    • Left Circumflex: distal segment 94% stenosis with TIMI-2 flow; 2nd obtuse marginal branch ostial 70% stenosis
    • Right Coronary: proximal segment 75% stenosis(eccentric, focal)
    • Collaterals: Rentrop grade 1-2 collateral from RCA to distal LCX
    • Syntax Score = 26
    • In conclusion:
      • Acute coronary syndrome and heart failure;
      • Coronary artery disease, left main and triple vessels
    • Recommendation:
      • Explain revascularization strategy to the patient and his wife but they refused coronary artery bypass graft surgery and requested percutaneous coronary intervention
  • Intervention Summary
    • RCA-P, Pre-DS = 75%
      • MLD/RVD=0.88/3.56 mm → 1.92/3.46 mm, Post Balloon DS = 45%.
      • Guiding catheter: Terumo Heartrail 6Fr JR4.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Biosensor Biomatrix Alpha DES. 3.5 X 19 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres. Note: partially selfpaid for suboptimal result.
      • Balloon2: stent balloon stent balloon. 3.5 X 19 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon3: stent balloon stent balloon. 3.5 X 19 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.06/3.61 mm Stent DS = 15% residual stenosis.
    • LCX-D, Pre-DS = 94%
      • MLD/RVD=0.16/2.52 mm → 0.6/2.53 mm, Post Balloon DS = 76%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F JL3.5.
      • Guiding catheter2: Boston OptiCross HD. Note: for long lesion evaluation .
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
      • Balloon: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Balloon4: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Biotronik Orsiro Mission drug-eluting stent. 2.5 X 30 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres. Note: partially selfpaid for dissection and suboptimal result .
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=2.42/2.69 mm Stent DS = 10% residual stenosis.
    • LCX-OM2, Pre-DS = 70%
      • Post Balloon DS = 40%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F JL3.5.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat. Note: for bifurcation lesion.
      • Balloon: Medtronic Euphora. 2.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Medtronic Euphora. 2.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Medtronic Euphora. 2.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Balloon4: Medtronic Euphora. 2.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
      • Post stenting LCX IVUS showed adequate stent expansion and aposition.
    • LAD-M, Pre-DS = 79%
      • MLD/RVD=0.63/3.05 mm → 0.77/3.01 mm, Post Balloon DS = 75%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F JL3.5.
      • Guiding catheter2: Medtronic Telescope extension catheter. Note: for long stent to pass long calcified stenosis.
      • Guiding catheter3: Boston OptiCross HD. Note: for LM and long lesion evaluation.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • Balloon: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
      • Balloon3: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • IVUS was checked for LM to LAD lesion.
      • [IVUS LAD POBA tight lesion] MLD 2.17-3.05mm
      • [IVUS dLM POBA lesion] MLD 2.46-2.91mm
      • Balloon4: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Balloon5: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Balloon6: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Stent: Abbott Xience Xepidtion drug-eluting stent. 3.0 X 48 mm. Note: partially selfpaid for suboptimal result and dissection.
      • Balloon7: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon8: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres.
      • Balloon9: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres.
      • Balloon10: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres.
      • Balloon11: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres.
      • Balloon12: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres.
      • tent-MLD/RVD=2.96/3.27 mm Stent DS = 9% residual stenosis.
    • LM, Pre-DS = 50%
      • Post Balloon DS = 5%.
      • Balloon: Medtronic Euphora. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Balloon2: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
      • Stent: above 3.0*48mm DES from LM to LAD middle segment)
      • Balloon3: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres. Note: post-dilatation.
      • Balloon4: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres.
      • Final IVUS suggested LM to LAD stent adequate expansion and aposition.
      • [IVUS LAD middle segment] MLD 2.83-3.16mm
      • [IVUS LAD proximal segment] MLD 3.62-3.84mm
      • [IVUS LM distal] MLD 3.86-4.30mm
      • [IVUS near LM OS eccentric] MLD 3.13-4.38mm, MLA10.58mm^2
  • In conclusion:
    • Acute coronary syndrome and heart failure;
    • Coronary arterty disease, distal left main and triple vessel diseases, status post balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stents for right coronary artery proximal segment, left circumflex artery middle segment and distal left main to left anterior descending artery middle segment (3.519mm, 2.530mm, 3.0*48mm stents), balloon angioplasty for 2nd OM branch on 2025-03-11
  • Recommendation:
    • dual antiplatelets
    • heart failure management
• 2025-03-11 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
• 2025-03-11 CXR
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2025-03-10 CXR
  • bibasilar pulmonary opacities likely a combination of consolidation and volume loss (lower lobes, lingula) and pleural effusion
• 2025-03-10 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2025-03-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (116.2 - 60.7) / 116.2 = 47.76%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 47.8
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 39.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Moderately abnormal LV systolic function with global hypokinesia, especially mid-anterior to apical wall
    • Moderate MR (myxomatous change ot mitral valves), mild AR, TR and PR
    • Dilated LA, thick IVS and LVPW
    • Left pleural effusion
• 2025-03-04 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably severe myocardial ischemia and/or infarction at the apex and mild to moderate myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of severe ischemia at the septum, anteroseptal wall, lateral wall, inferolateral wall and posterior wall.
• 2024-12-31 CT - abdomen
  • Right renal cyst.
  • Prostate calcifications.
  • Atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta and luminal narrowing at distal abdominal aorta.
• 2024-12-24 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Marked ST abnormality, possible lateral subendocardial injury

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-27 SOAP Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Prescription
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# PRNQD 14D as needed for dyspnea
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Efient (prasugrel 3.75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 0.5# QD 28D hold once if SBP < 110 or HR < 60
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-10 ~ 2025-03-18 POMR Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • Coronary artery disease, left main and triple vessel diseases, refused surgery, status post balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stents for right coronary artery proximal segment, left circumflex artery middle segment and distal left main to left anterior descending artery (3.519mm, 2.530mm, 3.0*48mm stents) on 2025-03-11
    • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, ischemic cardiomyopathy, New York Heart Association functional class IV -> II
    • bilateral pleural effusion, especially left side
    • Acute pulmonary edema
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Intermittent chest pain and orthopnea for 3 days.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 69-year-old man has the past history of Reflux esophagitis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus under medication regular control at YongHe Cardinal Tien Hospital.
    • According to the patient and medical record, he ever experienced poor appetite and chest tightness 2-3 months. This time, he presented to the ED with intermittent chest pain for 3 days. Associated symptoms included legs edema, cough, nausea and othopnea. There was no cold sweating, nor fever. He was sent to emergency department for evaluation.
    • At ED, his lower limbs showed obvious edema. Vital signs: PR 102/min; RR 18/min; BP 123/70mmHg.
    • Complete EKG showed no significant ST change.
    • Blood test showed impairment renal functiton (Creatinine 1.44mg/dL), hypokalemia and elevated NT-proBNP (10761.4pg/mL).
    • Chest X-ray revealed “cardiomegaly, basilar pulmonary opacities and pleural effusion.”
    • He received dual antiplatelet agents, Angidil infusion and furosemide treatment.
    • Under the impression of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction with acute pulmonary edema and acute on chronic kidney disease, he was admitted to the CCU for further care and evaluation. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted to ICU, noninvasive ventilator was switched to mask therapy.
    • Diuretic as intravenous furosemide injection and isoket pump titration were given for pulmonary edema.
    • Dual antiplatelet therapy was treated for NSTEMI.
    • Echocardiography revealed LVEF 39.7%. 1. Moderately abnormal LV systolic function with global hypokinesia, especially mid-anterior to apical wall. 2. Moderate MR (myxomatous change of mitral valves), mild AR, TR and PR. 3. Dilated LA, thick IVS and LVPW.
    • Cardiac catheterization exam was performed after informed consent.
    • The angiogram revealed “Coronary artery disease, left main and triple vessels” and revascularization strategy were explained to the patient and his wife but they refused coronary artery bypass graft surgery and requested percutaneous coronary intervention.
    • PCI was performed, including balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stents for right coronary artery proximal segment, left circumflex artery middle segment and distal left main to left anterior descending artery middle segment (3.519mm, 2.530mm, 3.0*48mm stents), balloon angioplasty for 2nd OM branch on 2025-03-11.
    • Follow-up chest films disclosed pulmonary edema resolution and we discontinued diuretic.
    • Under stable hemodynamic status and less chest discomfort, the patient was transferred to cardiology ward for care on 2025/03/13.
    • At ward, he complained of dizziness with blurred vision on 2025/03/16. Lower blood pressure was noted.
    • After midodrine and saline infusion, the symptoms improved. We discontinued diuretic and concor according to hemodynamic status. Later the patient had stable breath and no hypotension and no dizziness.
    • Due to stable clinical condition (no dizziness, no chest pain, no dyspnea), the patient was discharged on 2025/03/18 and outpatient department follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 9D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 9D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 9D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 9D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Efient (prasugrel 3.75mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Carvedilol Hexal 6.25mg 0.5# QD 9D hold once if SBP < 110 or HR < 60
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 9D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-13 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • This is a 69 years old male with past history of Reflux esophagitis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. This time he sufferred from chest tightness 2-3 months. Cardiac catheterization was performed, the which revealed of CAD (3VD) s/p PCI to RCA + DES x1, LAD + DES x1 and LCX + DES x1. He had transferred to CV ward on 2025/03/13 and due to under the impression of NSTEMI, we need your expertisement for post AMI rehabiliation. Thank you very much!!
  • A
    • Due to CAD status post PCI with stenting, we were consulted for bedside PT cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • Walk ID / BADL ID
    • Physical examination
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: intact
      • Muscle power: 5
      • NG(-), Foley(-)
      • Mobility: walk with walker ID for 20 meters
      • BADL: ID
      • Chest tightness: negative / dyspnea: negative
      • O2: -
    • Assessment
      • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
      • CAD (3VD) s/p PCI to RCA + DES 1, LAD + DES 1 and LCX + DES *1 on 2025/03/11
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs (including therapeutic exercise, endurance training, cardiopulmonary training and ambulation training).
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
• 2025-03-10 Cardiology
  • A
    • I was consulted for unstable angina.
    • O
      • EKG: no typical STE pattern
      • Positive thallium scan in LMD
      • CXR: pleural effusion
    • Impression
      • ACS-UA or NSTE, Killip 3
    • Suggestion
      • DAPT, NTG, diuretics, ACEI/ARB, statin use if no contraindication
      • CCU admission

========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-04-02

[Subjective]

Cardiovascular symptoms - chest discomfort improved after PCI - no current chest pain or pressure - no cold sweating or palpitations reported - orthopnea improved - patient previously reported dyspnea at rest - no current dyspnea on exertion - dizziness on 2025-03-16 - related to hypotension - resolved with midodrine and IV saline

Heart failure history - history of HFrEF, NYHA class IV upon admission - improved to NYHA class II by discharge - no recent orthopnea or edema reported

Diabetes control - no reported hypoglycemia or polyuria - appetite stable post-PCI

Adherence and side effects - no reported intolerance to medications - patient and family declined CABG and opted for PCI - understands need for long-term DAPT

[Objective]

Cardiovascular status - 2025-03-11 cardiac catheterization - LM 50%, LAD 79%, LCX 94%, RCA 75% - PCI with DES x3 to RCA, LAD, LCX - 2025-03-07 echocardiography - LVEF 39.7% (Simpson), global hypokinesia - moderate MR, dilated LA - 2025-03-17–03-13 CXR - resolved pulmonary edema - persistent bilateral pleural effusion - 2025-03-12 ECG: LVH, possible inferior infarct - NT-proBNP 10761.4 pg/mL on 2025-03-10

Renal function - creatinine ranged 1.40–1.60 mg/dL - eGFR 45–53 mL/min/1.73m²

Electrolytes and anemia - K 3.3–3.6 mmol/L - Hgb 10.5–11.0 g/dL, ferritin 164 ng/mL, Fe 28 µg/dL - TIBC 281, transferrin 233.8 mg/dL

Medications as of 2025-03-27 - Efient (prasugrel 3.75mg QD) - Bokey (aspirin 100mg QD) - Carvedilol 6.25mg 0.5# QD - Spironolactone 25mg QD - Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg QDAC) - Furosemide 40mg PRN - Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg QDAC) - Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg QD) - Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg QD)

[Assessment]

Coronary artery disease post-PCI - underwent successful PCI with DES to RCA, LAD, LCX - appropriate use of DAPT (prasugrel + aspirin) - no active ischemic symptoms post-discharge - patient at high ischemic risk due to LM and 3VD - surgical revascularization was declined - optimal medical therapy is essential

Heart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF) - appropriate guideline-directed medications: beta-blocker, MRA, SGLT2i - ACEI/ARB/ARNI not included in regimen - unclear if omitted due to prior hypotension or renal risk - NYHA class improved from IV to II - good response to IV diuretics and isoket

Chronic kidney disease - CKD stage 3b likely due to hypertensive/ischemic origin - renal function stable post-diuresis - cautious diuretic use and nephroprotective therapy appropriate

Anemia, likely chronic disease/iron-restricted - borderline microcytic anemia, iron profile suggestive of functional iron deficiency - appropriate oral iron started - no overt bleeding signs, but on DAPT

Diabetes mellitus - HbA1c 5.7% may reflect chronic control or transient drop due to illness - Forxiga offers both glycemic and cardiorenal benefits

Dyslipidemia - LDL 133 mg/dL not at target for secondary prevention (<70 mg/dL) - rosuvastatin 10mg is moderate-intensity

[Plan / Recommendation]

Coronary artery disease post-PCI - continue DAPT (prasugrel + aspirin) for ≥12 months - reassess bleeding risk at 3-month intervals - add PPI (Nexium) appropriate for gastroprotection

Heart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF) - initiate low-dose ACEI (e.g., ramipril 1.25mg QD) if BP and K+ allow - reassess after 1 week - continue carvedilol, spironolactone, Forxiga - educate patient on daily weight, salt/fluid restriction, signs of volume overload

Chronic kidney disease - continue Forxiga for cardiorenal benefit - avoid NSAIDs and nephrotoxic agents - reassess renal panel monthly - consider ACR for proteinuria monitoring

Anemia - continue oral iron (Foliromin) - check reticulocyte count, stool OB - monitor CBC every 2–4 weeks

Diabetes mellitus - continue Forxiga monotherapy - recheck HbA1c in 3 months - monitor for hypoglycemia, especially during poor appetite or infection

Dyslipidemia - consider uptitrating rosuvastatin to 20mg QD or adding ezetimibe - recheck lipid panel in 6–8 weeks

Rehabilitation and follow-up - encourage continued participation in cardiac rehab - ensure medication adherence and BP/HR self-monitoring - follow-up in cardiology within 1–2 weeks

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-02 (not posted)

The patient (69-year-old male with NSTEMI, HFrEF, CAD with LM+3VD, T2DM, HTN, and hyperlipidemia)

• Primary Diagnosis: NSTEMI due to left main and triple vessel CAD, successfully managed by PCI with DES x3 (RCA, LAD, LCX) on 2025-03-11.
• Heart Failure: Likely ischemic cardiomyopathy with HFrEF (EF ~39.7%), with acute decompensated pulmonary edema, now stabilized (NYHA IV → II).
• Other Issues: Chronic kidney disease (eGFR ~45-53 mL/min/1.73m²), T2DM, hyperlipidemia, anemia, LV hypertrophy, valvular insufficiencies, pleural effusions, and history of reflux esophagitis.

Problem 1. Coronary Artery Disease (LM + 3VD) post-NSTEMI and PCI

• Objective:
  • 2025-03-11 cardiac cath: LM 50%, LAD 79%, LCX 94%, RCA 75%.
  • PCI: DES placed in RCA-P, LAD-M to LM, LCX-D; balloon angioplasty to OM2.
  • 2025-03-11–03-13 CXR/ECG: Resolution of pulmonary edema; improving clinical condition.
  • Medications: Efient (prasugrel) + Bokey (aspirin) = dual antiplatelet therapy.
• Assessment:
  • Appropriate PCI and stenting for high-risk coronary lesions. SYNTAX score = 26; surgical revascularization was declined.
  • DAPT is appropriate with prasugrel and aspirin (Efient + Bokey), though renal function and bleeding risk must be monitored closely.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue DAPT for at least 12 months unless bleeding risk outweighs benefit.
  • Follow-up for residual LM lesion (if not fully covered) or consider FFR/IVUS-based reassessment.
  • Avoid NSAIDs, monitor hemoglobin, stool occult blood, and renal function for DAPT-related bleeding risks.

Problem 2. Heart Failure with Reduced EF (HFrEF), ischemic origin

• Objective:
  • Echocardiogram (2025-03-07): LVEF 39.7% (Simpson), moderate MR, dilated LA, thick IVS/LVPW.
  • 2025-03-10–03-13 CXR: Pulmonary edema improved; bilateral pleural effusion persists.
  • NT-proBNP: 10761.4 pg/mL → consistent with decompensated HF.
  • Medications: Carvedilol, Spironolactone, Forxiga, PRN furosemide.
• Assessment:
  • Adequately transitioned from IV to oral HF regimen.
  • Beta-blocker (Carvedilol), MRA (Spironolactone), and SGLT2 inhibitor (Forxiga) are appropriate for HFrEF.
  • Furosemide PRN helps control volume while avoiding AKI.
• Recommendation:
  • Consider ACEI/ARB/ARNI (none listed) unless contraindicated (no mention of hyperkalemia or hypotension).
  • Continue volume management cautiously; monitor for hypotension (dizziness on 2025-03-16) and renal function.
  • Consider repeat echocardiography in 3 months to reassess EF and valvular function.

Problem 3. Chronic Kidney Disease (likely Stage 3b)

• Objective:
  • Creatinine stable at 1.4–1.6 mg/dL, eGFR around 45–53 mL/min/1.73m².
  • On nephroprotective therapy: Forxiga (SGLT2i), but on DAPT.
• Assessment:
  • Likely ischemic/HTN-related CKD.
  • Avoidance of ACEI/ARB is possibly due to concern of hypotension or hyperkalemia (K stable at 3.3–3.6 mmol/L).
• Recommendation:
  • Reconsider ACEI/ARB initiation (e.g., ramipril low-dose) if BP tolerates; mortality benefit in HFrEF and proteinuric CKD.
  • Monitor K, BUN/Cr, and urinalysis (ACR) for progression.
  • Avoid nephrotoxins, NSAIDs, and overdiuresis.

Problem 4. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Objective:
  • HbA1c 5.7% on 2025-03-11.
  • On Forxiga (dapagliflozin) only.
• Assessment:
  • Tight glycemic control; low HbA1c may reflect acute illness or anemia.
  • Forxiga also provides cardio-renal protection.
• Recommendation:
  • Maintain SGLT2i therapy.
  • Monitor for hypoglycemia, especially with low appetite or anemia.
  • Reassess HbA1c in 3 months.

Problem 5. Anemia

• Objective:
  • HGB ranged from 10.5 to 11.0 g/dL.
  • Iron: low (28 µg/dL), TIBC high-normal (281), ferritin 164 ng/mL, transferrin 233 mg/dL.
  • On Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50 mg QD).
• Assessment:
  • Anemia likely anemia of chronic disease with relative iron-restricted erythropoiesis.
  • No signs of overt bleeding, but on DAPT.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue iron therapy; consider checking reticulocyte count and TSAT.
  • Monitor stool occult blood to exclude GI loss.
  • Periodically recheck CBC to assess response.

Problem 6. Hyperlipidemia

• Objective:
  • LDL 133 mg/dL on 2025-03-11.
  • On Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg QD).
• Assessment:
  • Suboptimal LDL goal for secondary prevention (<70 mg/dL or <55 for very high-risk).
  • Moderate-dose statin only.
• Recommendation:
  • Consider intensifying statin to 20 mg or adding ezetimibe.
  • Reassess lipid panel in 6–8 weeks.

Problem 7. Post-MI Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

• Objective:
  • Patient was evaluated by PT on 2025-03-13.
  • Walking with walker for 20m, BADL independent.
• Assessment:
  • Good baseline function, tolerating rehab.
  • No dyspnea or chest pain at rest.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue structured phase II cardiac rehab.
  • Consider psychological evaluation if depression signs occur post-MI.

Potential Gaps / Additional Considerations

• ACEI/ARB/ARNI not listed — this is a cornerstone for both HFrEF and post-MI unless contraindicated.
• No ACR or proteinuria data — may help risk stratify CKD.
• No documentation of LFTs trend, but ALT was normal.
• No stool OB/fecal transferrin monitoring despite anemia + DAPT.
• No ophthalmologic evaluation for T2DM-related complications.
• No vaccination status (influenza, pneumococcus, COVID) — often overlooked in cardiac patients.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-09 Aspiration cytology - liver
  • 2 dry slides and 2 alcohol fixed slides - Malignancy
  • Smears show necrotic debris, histiocytes, neutrophils, and atypical hyperchromatic cells. Metastatic adenocarcinoma is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2025-01-09 Pathology - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, EUS-FNB — Necrotic tissue
  • The sections show liver tissue with extensive necrosis, mild neutrophil infiltrate, admixed with mucus. No viable tumor cells can be found. Tumor necrosis cannot be excluded. Suggest follow up.
• 2025-01-09 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 20.4 x 19.6 mm hypoechoic lesion with hyperechoic central components in the left IHD.
    • Left IHD dilatation (19.8 mm) was noted. The CBD was dilated up to 15.6mm with hyperechoic material within it.
  • Management：
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 ml was injected into the IV line. After 13 seconds, enhancement pattern was noted in the tumor.
    • EUS-FNB was done with Acquire needle 22G, total two passes were performed and some whitish core tissue were obtained. The tissue were sent for histology and cytology.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Intra-hepatic duct tumor, suspect intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB), s/p CEH-EUS and EUS-FNB
    • CBD dilatation with mucin or suspected tumor thrombus
    • Left IHD dilatation
• 2025-01-06 Pathology - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, right, CT-guided biopsy — Consistent with metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of nests of columnar neoplastic cells arranged in cribriform pattern with dirty necrosis.
  • IHC shows: CK7(-), CK20(+), and CDX2(+). The finding is consistent with metastatic colonic carcinoma.
• 2025-01-05 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-12-25 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Findings:
    • There is a mild heterogeneous mass in S7 of the liver, measuring 8 cm in size (the largest dimension), showing hypointensity on T1WI, mild hyperintensity on T2WI, and marked hyperintensity on DWI. During dynamic study, this tumor shows poor contrast enhancement in arterial phase images and portal venous phase images, and mild centripetal enhancement in delayed phase images.
      • Metastasis is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes cholangiocarcinoma.
    • There is marked dilatation of left lobe IHDs and CHD, and mural nodules within IHDs lumen.
      • Intraductal cholangiocarcinoma with mucin production is suspected.
      • In addition, there are several enlarged nodes in gastrohepatic ligament that may be regional metastatic nodes.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
  • IMP:
    • Metastasis 8 cm in S7 of the liver is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis includes cholangiocarcinoma.
    • Intraductal cholangiocarcinoma with mucin production in left lobe IHDs is suspected.
• 2024-12-04 RAS Mutations Test Report
  • Cellblock No. S2024-24879X1
  • RESULT：
    • Detected (KRAS codon 12GGT>GCT, p.G12A)
• 2024-11-28 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor (Y1)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Intestine, large, hepatic flexure colon, single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
    • Intestine, large, hepatic cecum, single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
    • Lymph node, regional, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/22)
    • Appendix, L-RH — negative for malignancy
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage:pT3(m)N0(if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage IIA
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure
      • Single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
    • Specimen size:
      • Colon: 23 cm
      • Terminal ileum: 3 cm
      • Appendix: 10 cm
    • Tumor Site:
      • Cecum and hepatic flexure
    • Tumor Size:
      • Cecum: 7x5.5 cm
      • Hepatic flexure: 3x2.5 cm
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum: Complete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:A1:bil cut-ends, A2:appendix, A3-11:cecal tumor, A12-15:LNs, A1-5:HP-colon tumor
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade:
      
    • G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension:
      • Cecum: Tumor invades muscularis propria
      • Hepatic flexure:Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved
      • Distance of tumor from margin: 3 cm distal margin
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding
      • Number of tumor buds in 1 (“hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2)
      • Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: tubulovillous adenoma
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Specify number of deposits: not applicable
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: negative (0/22)
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors
      • m (multiple primary tumors)
      • Primary Tumor (pT)
        • pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN)
        • pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM)
        • not applicable
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
    • Ancillary Studies: none
      
    • Comment(s): none
• 2024-11-25 Sonography - vein
  • Report: Thrombus : None
    
  • Varicose vein : None
    
  • Right side:
    • SVC: 20.2 mmHg ; 23.4 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 93 % ; 88 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 90.50 %
  • Left side:
    • SVC: 22.9 mmHg ; 25.2 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 86 % ; 85 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 85.50 %
  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of venous thrombosis and no significant venous refulx at bilateral lower limbs venous systems.
    • The ratios of MVO and SVC of bilateral legs were within normal limits.
• 2024-11-25 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma was noted; some mixed echoic or hypoechoic lesions in both lobes: size up to about 6.2cm: metastatic tumors may be the first consideration.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • GB sac not seen: C/W post cholecystectomy
      • Dilatation of CBD, focal dilatation of left IHD
      • suspected echogenic material in CBD: sludge or stones?
    • Portal vien and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail; increased brightness of
      • pancreas parenchyma
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver: mild
    • Liver tumors, probable metastatic tumors
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • Dilatation of CBD, focal dilatation of left IHD
    • Suspected sludge or stones in CBD
    • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with other image study report
    • MRCP/EUS if clinically needed, consider ERCP if clinically needed
• 2024-11-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Cecal mass with pericolic invasion and regional lymphadenopathy.
    • Metastasis in both hepatic lobes. Left IHDs dilatation. s/p cholecystectomy.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images. s/p vertebroplasty on T11 and T12.
  • Impression
    • c/w cecal CA with regional lymph node and liver metastasis
    • Left IHDs dilatation
• 2024-11-19 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-11-19 KUB
  • Metallic clips in RUQ
  • s/p vertebroplasty on T11 and T12
• 2024-11-19 CXR
  • Enlargement of cardiac sihoutte
  • s/p vertebroplasty on T11 and T12
• 2024-11-18 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a lesion at the hepatic flexure of colon, compatible with the primary malignancy.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the RLQ of abdomen (cecal region ?), the nature is to be determined (another primary cancer or other nature ?), suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral lobes of the liver, highly suspected colon cancer with liver metastases.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left scapula, bilateral humeri and femurs, the nature is to be determined (anemia, bone mets, or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan for further investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • HF-colon cancer, cTxNxM1a-b, stage IVA-B; highly suspected another cecal cancer, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-11-15 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (167 - 43) / 167 = 74.25%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Thick IVS, Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild PR, TR, AR
    • Calcified mitral annulus
• 2024-11-15 Flow Volume Chart
  • Moderate restrictive pulmonary function impairment
• 2024-11-11 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Lobulated hepatic tumors are found at S7 of liver is found up to 8.4cm. Liver mets is considered.
    • Dilated left IHD and CBD is found.
    • Soft tissue mass encasing hepatic flexure measuring 3.93cm is found. (Se6 Im43), another soft tissue mass at cecum measuring 4.89cm is noted. Double colon cancer is considered.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at cecal region (n>7)
  • Imp:
    • Hepatic flexure and cecal colon cancer with regional lymph nodes and liver mets.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-11-04 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, hepatic flexure-colon?, 80 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2024-11-01 KUB
  • S/P VP.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-11-01 Colonoscopy
  • A circumferential tumor-like lesion was found at HF-colon? (80cm AAV) with lumen obstruction, s/p biopsy
• 2024-10-25 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • poor test
  • r/o restrictive ventilatory defect
  • negative BDT

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-20 ~ 2024-12-04 POMR Colorectal Surgery
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Synchronous adenocarcinoma of cecum and hepatic flexure with impending obstruction and liver metastasis, cT3N2M1a, stage IVA status post Single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy on 2024-11-28
    • Liver lobulated tumor, S2, suspect intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the bile ducts (IPMN-B)
  • CC
    • Abdominal pain for 1 day        
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 78 years old female denying past medical history. This time, she was admitted due to abdominal pain and fullness for a day.
    • According to patient’s statement, she underwent colonoscopy and circumferential tumor-like lesion was found at hepatic flexure colon (80cm AAV) with lumen obstruction.
    • Abdominal CT was arranged on 2024/11/11 and revealed hepatic flexure and cecal colon cancer with regional lymph nodes and liver metastasis. She had follow up at CRS OPD for evaluation. However, the patient suffered from sudden onset of abdominal dull pain since last day. The patient also complained about nausea and vomiting with watery vomitus.
    • Due to above reason, she came to our ER for help. At ER, her vital sign was rather stable, but physical examination revealed abdominal tenderness.
    • Abdominal CT was arranged revealed stool impaction at ascending colon. Ileus due to tumor obstruction was impressed and the patient was admitted to our ward for further management.        
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient kept NPO status with PPN support.
    • Brosym was prescribed for prophylacitc antibiotics.
    • The patient had stool passage at 2024/11/20 night and abdominal fullness had improved.
    • GS was consulted due to suspect colon with liver metastasis on 2024/11/20.
    • According to our multidisciplinary team meeting result, one of liver lesion at S2, which considered intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the biliary tract, so GI was consulted and biopsy will be arranged after operation.
    • The patient resumed clear liquid diet since 2024/11/23 then proceeded to semi-liquid diet on 2024/11/25, soft diet on 2024/11/26, and denied abdominal discomfort after oral intake.
    • Doppler scan of low extremity was arranged on 2024/11/25 due to elevated D-dimer and revealed no evidence of venous thrombosis or significant venous refulx at bilateral lower limbs venous systems.
    • Single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was prefromed smoothly on 2024/11/28.
    • After operation, prophylactic antibiotic as Cefoxitin, adequate pain control and IV supply, PPI was given.
    • Try small ammount of food well. Foley was removed on 2024/11/29.
    • Flatus noted on 2024/11/30 night and stool passage on 2024/12/02.
    • J-P drainage was removed on 2024/12/02. Wound was clean and no ozzing.
    • Under relative stable condition, we arranged her discharge on 2024/12/04 and OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID 6D hold if diarrhea or bowel movement 2-3 per day
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 6D if pain

[consultation]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-28
  • Surgery
    • Single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy on 2024-11-28
  • Finding
    • Synchronous tumors are located at HF-colon and cecum with impending obstruction    
    • Some adhesions over proximal T-colon and inferior liver margin was dissected    
    • Right hemicolectomy was carried out smoothly. Blood loss was about 10ml    
    • Anastomosis using endo-GIA + silk sutures + TISSEEL    
    • A drain in subhepatic region

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 215mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3355mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. 75% FOLFIRI for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 210mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3370mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. 75% FOLFIRI for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3100mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. 75% FOLFIRI for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

==========

2025-04-01

The patient is a 78-year-old female diagnosed with synchronous moderately differentiated adenocarcinomas of the cecum and hepatic flexure with liver metastasis (pT3(m)N0, if cM1, AJCC stage IVA) confirmed on 2024-11-28 pathology. Additional KRAS G12A mutation (RAS mutation report 2024-12-04) and persistent liver lesions including a suspected intraductal cholangiocarcinoma or IPNB (MRI 2024-12-25; EUS 2025-01-09) complicate disease management.

The patient underwent laparoscopic right hemicolectomy on 2024-11-28, followed by systemic chemotherapy with Avastin + FOLFIRI, adjusted to 75% dose due to age and frailty (sessions on 2025-02-07, 2025-03-07, 2025-03-31). Tumor markers including CEA and CA199 have rebounded post-chemotherapy, raising concern for progressive disease. Anemia persists, likely multifactorial (chronic disease, malignancy, prior iron deficiency).

Overall, the disease appears progressive despite systemic therapy. Liver lesions show necrosis and atypical cells on biopsy, but viable tumor remains in other locations, suggesting mixed treatment response.

Problem 1. Progressive Metastatic Colorectal Cancer with Liver Involvement

• Objective
  • Pathology (2024-11-28): Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma in both cecum and hepatic flexure with negative lymph nodes (0/22); pT3(m)N0.
  • Liver metastases confirmed via:
    • MRI (2024-12-25): 8 cm metastatic lesion at S7 and dilated IHDs with mural nodules suggesting intraductal cholangiocarcinoma/IPNB.
    • CT (2024-11-11): Lobulated hepatic masses at S7 (8.4 cm) with CBD and IHD dilation.
    • PET (2024-11-18): Increased FDG uptake in liver and colon lesions.
  • EUS findings (2025-01-09): 20.4x19.6 mm hypoechoic lesion in left IHD with tumor enhancement and necrosis, consistent with suspected IPNB and CBD dilatation.
  • KRAS G12A mutation detected (2024-12-04), rendering anti-EGFR therapy ineffective.
  • Chemotherapy:
    • Avastin + FOLFIRI x3 (2025-02-07, 2025-03-07, 2025-03-31) at 75% dose due to age.
    • Tumor markers (CEA 10940 → 4137 ng/mL from 2025-02-19 to 2025-03-26, CA199 3315.65 → 1172.59 U/mL) show decreasing trend.
• Assessment
  • Despite a temporary decline in tumor markers post-FOLFIRI, levels remain markedly elevated (CEA 4137 ng/mL on 2025-03-26), and disease progression is likely ongoing.
  • Imaging and cytology suggest a complex disease burden, with both solid metastasis (e.g., S7 mass) and possible intraductal cholangiocarcinoma/IPNB.
  • The presence of KRAS G12A mutation limits targeted treatment options.
  • Liver biopsies (2025-01-09) showed necrosis without viable cells in one lesion, while others confirmed viable metastatic adenocarcinoma (CK20+, CDX2+), suggesting partial response or sampling variability.
• Recommendation
  • Consider restaging imaging (CT chest/abdomen or PET) to re-evaluate treatment response and progression.
  • Re-biopsy if new lesion pattern appears or if IPNB/cholangiocarcinoma remains clinically relevant.
  • If disease progression confirmed, consider changing systemic therapy (e.g., trifluridine/tipiracil or regorafenib) for refractory mCRC.
  • Consider palliative input for symptom control and discussion on goals of care if decline continues.

Problem 2. Chronic Normocytic Anemia (Likely Multifactorial)

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin levels remain low despite prior iron supplementation: Hgb ranged from 5.5 g/dL (2024-10-21) to 10.7 g/dL (2025-03-31) with RDW persistently elevated (25.0% on 2025-03-31)【2024-10-21 to 2025-03-31】.
  • Ferritin fluctuated from low (5.4 ng/mL on 2024-10-21) to normal (63 ng/mL on 2025-03-17) with iron replacement (ferrous sodium citrate) initiated.
  • MCV normalized (90.5 fL on 2025-03-31), but anemia persists.
  • Ongoing chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) likely contributing to bone marrow suppression.
• Assessment
  • The anemia is multifactorial: chronic disease/inflammation, previous iron deficiency, chemotherapy effects, and marrow infiltration (possible, given bone scan/PET findings).
  • Elevated RDW suggests mixed anemia types, possibly improving iron stores but ongoing anemia of chronic disease.
  • Stable platelets and WBC indicate relative preservation of marrow reserve for now.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) unless ferritin exceeds 300 ng/mL or transferrin saturation is high.
  • Monitor for symptomatic anemia. Consider PRBC transfusion if Hgb <8 g/dL or symptomatic.
  • Consider checking reticulocyte count and erythropoietin levels if anemia worsens despite stable iron indices.

Problem 3. Hepatic and Biliary System Involvement (IPNB/Cholangiocarcinoma?)

• Objective
  • EUS (2025-01-09): Hypoechoic lesion in left IHD with central hyperechoic material and enhancement with contrast; biopsy obtained showed necrotic debris and atypical cells.
  • MRI (2024-12-25): Marked IHD and CBD dilatation with mural nodules, mucin, suspected cholangiocarcinoma/IPNB.
  • Pathology: liver biopsy (2025-01-09) showed necrotic tissue without viable tumor cells in IHD region.
• Assessment
  • The lesion may represent an intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) or cholangiocarcinoma, coexisting with colonic liver metastasis.
  • IPNBs are known for producing mucin and causing ductal dilation, as seen here. The lesion’s behavior differs from the solid metastatic S7 tumor, suggesting multifocal liver disease of heterogeneous etiology.
  • The lack of viable tumor cells in EUS-guided biopsy may represent sampling error or post-treatment necrosis.
• Recommendation
  • Close radiologic follow-up with MRI or MRCP is advised.
  • If symptoms worsen or biliary obstruction develops, consider ERCP or repeat EUS biopsy.
  • If disease progresses and prognosis remains poor, aggressive intervention for this lesion may not improve survival, and management should remain focused on palliation.

Problem 4. Renal Function Preservation Despite Chemotherapy (not posted)

• Objective
  • eGFR has remained high (150.55 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-31), with stable BUN (33 mg/dL) and creatinine (0.43 mg/dL).
  • Electrolytes remained stable with mild borderline hypokalemia (3.7 mmol/L).
• Assessment
  • Renal function remains preserved, even with multiple cycles of chemotherapy including irinotecan, which is renally excreted in part.
  • Electrolyte balance is intact, supporting continued chemotherapy administration from a renal perspective.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current hydration and electrolyte monitoring during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Monitor magnesium and calcium (currently normal) for early signs of chemotherapy-related losses.
  • No dose adjustment required for renal clearance at present.

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[lab data]

[exam finding]

• 2024-11-25 SONO, Breast
  • CC, indication: abnormal screening MMG
  • Hx: no specific risk factors
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattern:
      • homogeneous sonodense
    • Focal sonographic lesion:
      • #1
        • Location: Left 3/0.33 cm
        • Size: 0.94x0.2 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous: no
          
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #2
        • Location: Left 11/1.63 cm
        • Size: 0.64x0.32 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: no
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
    • Correlation with calcification: none
    • Axillary lymph node: left side
  • Treatment: no
  • Suggestion and Plan
    • Bilateral breast cysts and fibroadenomas.
    • Enlarged left axillary lymph node, may consider biopsy.
      
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 0 (incomplete. Need additional imaging evaluation.)
• 2024-11-07 Papanicolaou test, Pap smear
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2024-11-07 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, body, biopsy — Non-atrophic chronic gastritis
  • The sections show gastric body mucosal tissue with congestion, mild chronic inflammatory cell infiltration, scant neutrophil infiltration, no intestinal metaplasia, no gastric atrophy, and no Helicobacter pylori colonization.
• 2024-11-07 Mammography
  • Digital mammography of both breasts with MLO and CC views:
    • Breast composition: category c (The breasts are heteregeneously dense, which may obscure small masses).
    • Asymmetry in inner portion of left breast (posterior third portion), suggest sonographic correlation.
  • Impression:
    • Dense breast. Asymmetry in inner portion of left breast (posterior third portion), suggest sonographic correlation.
  • BI-RADS: Category 0 (incomplete. Need additional imaging evaluation.)
• 2024-11-07 Bone Density
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Hip, BMD is 0.736 gms/cm2, about 1.0 SD below the peak bone mass (87%) and 0.2 SD below the mean of age-matched people (96%).
  • IMP: normal
• 2024-11-07 KUB
  • Disk space narrowing with spurs formation at L3-L4 level due to spondylosis
  • No abnormal small bowel and colonic gas pattern.
  • No pathological calcification is seen.
  • The size & contour of the kidneys, visualized portion of spleen and liver, and psoas shadows, properitoneal & pelvis fat lines, are unremarkable.
• 2024-11-07 CXR
  • Findings
    • Clean lung fields based on plain image
    • Normal shape and size of heart
      
    • No abnormal mediastinal interfaces, stripes, and lines
    • Normal appearance of both hila
    • Costophrenic angles are preserved
    • Unremarkable of visible trachea and bilateral main bronchi
    • Unremarkable of chest wall
  • IMP:
    • No significant abnormality in this study.
• 2024-11-07 Low dose CT
  • Low dose lung CT for screening of lung tumor showed:
    • Lungs: Tiny nodule at right middle lobe measuring 0.45cm is found. (Se302 Im157). Another pleural based nodule at right lower lobe measuring 0.47cm is also noted. (Se302 Im157).
  • IMP:
    • Right middle lobe nodule. 0.45cm, right lower lobe pleural based nodule. 0.47cm.

[MedRec]

• 2025-04-01 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Yang2 Ya3Wen2 61923
  • S
    • ask for f/u
  • O
    • 50 year-old female
    • G2P2
    • breast feeding (+)
    • perimenopausal status without HRT
    • family history of breast cancer (-)
  • A/P
    • PE vague nodularity over bilateral breasts
    • suggest breast echo f/u in 2025/09
• 2025-04-01 Thoracic Surgery Xie4 Min2Xiao4 61722
  • S
    • Abnormal finding was noted on CT during health check-up
    • for consultaiton.
  • O
    • Never smoker.
    • No family history.
  • A/P
    • CT f/u 12-24 months.

========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-03-05 Pharmacist Visit

[S – Subjective]

Patient: 50-year-old female Chief Complaint: Seeking evaluation for weight management medication.

History of Present Illness (HPI):

• The patient presents for a pharmacist consultation regarding pharmacologic weight management. She has been aware of her hyperlipidemia for several years, confirmed through past health checkups, but has not yet initiated lipid-lowering therapy.
• She has a BMI of 25–30 kg/m², meeting the criteria for overweight or class I obesity.
  
• Past elevated blood glucose levels were noted, but her most recent fasting glucose and HbA1c are within normal limits.
  
• She has not started any medications for hyperglycemia or dyslipidemia.
  
• She expresses interest in pharmacologic weight loss options (GLP-1 agonists) available at the hospital

Past Medical History (PMH):

• Obesity (BMI 25–30 kg/m²)
  
• Hyperlipidemia (since prior health screenings, persistent to present)
  
• Previously noted elevated blood glucose, but currently normal

Medications:

• There are currently no long-term medications
• None for hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia.
• Compliance: not applicable

Lifestyle & Social History:

• Diet: Mixed, occasional high-fat meals; moderate carbohydrate intake.
  
• Exercise: Irregular.
  
• No smoking, occasional alcohol use.

[O – Objective]

Anthropometrics:

• BMI: 25–30 kg/m²

Laboratory Data (2024-11-07):

• Fasting Glucose (AC): 90 mg/dL (normal)
  
• HbA1c: 5.4% (normal)
  
• Total Cholesterol: 262 mg/dL (elevated, >200 mg/dL)
  
• LDL-C: 208 mg/dL (elevated, >160 mg/dL)
  
• HDL-C: 50 mg/dL (normal, >50 mg/dL for women)
  
• Triglycerides: 126 mg/dL (borderline, <150 mg/dL)

[A – Assessment]

Obesity (BMI 25–30 kg/m²)

• Candidate for pharmacologic weight loss intervention.
  
• Behavioral and lifestyle modifications should remain the foundation of management.

Hyperlipidemia (Persistent, untreated)

• Elevated LDL-C (208 mg/dL) and total cholesterol (262 mg/dL).
  
• No history of lipid-lowering therapy.
  
• Increased cardiovascular risk; guideline-based initiation of statin therapy should be considered.

Previously noted elevated blood glucose, but last data point normal (Glucose 90 mg/dL, HbA1c 5.4%)

• No current indication for diabetes treatment but remains at risk.

Pharmacologic Weight Management: Evaluation of Available Options. The patient is a candidate for GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) based on BMI and history of metabolic risk factors. Available options at this hospital include:

• Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus)
  • Administration: Weekly injection (Wegovy, Ozempic) or daily oral tablet (Rybelsus).
    
  • Weight Loss Effect: High
    
  • Key Benefits:
    • Strongest weight loss efficacy among available options.
      
    • Once-weekly dosing (injection) for better adherence.
      
    • Wegovy is specifically FDA-approved for weight loss.
      
  • Common Side Effects:
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
      
    • Delayed gastric emptying (may cause bloating, discomfort).
      
  • Notes:
    • Ozempic is approved for diabetes, not weight loss but can be used off-label.
      
    • Wegovy is the designated weight loss formulation.
• Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza)
  • Administration: Daily injection.
    
  • Weight Loss Effect: Moderate
    
  • Key Benefits:
    • Saxenda is FDA-approved for weight loss.
      
    • Alternative option if the patient prefers a daily schedule.
      
  • Common Side Effects:
    • GI upset, nausea, vomiting.
      
    • Increased heart rate, potential cardiovascular effects.
      
  • Notes:
    • Requires daily injection, which may impact adherence.
      
    • Victoza is used for diabetes, not weight loss.
• Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
  • Administration: Weekly injection.
    
  • Weight Loss Effect: Low to moderate
    
  • Key Benefits:
    • Once-weekly dosing for convenience.
      
    • Offers cardiovascular benefits.
      
  • Common Side Effects:
    • GI upset, nausea, vomiting.
      
    • Possible increased risk of thyroid C-cell tumors.
      
  • Notes:
    • Not FDA-approved for weight loss.
      
    • Primarily used for diabetes and cardiovascular protection.

Medication	Administration	Weight Loss Effect	Key Benefits	Common Side Effects	Notes
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus)	Weekly (inj) or Daily (oral)	High	Once-weekly dosing, strong weight loss effect	GI upset, nausea, vomiting, delayed gastric emptying	Ozempic is for diabetes, Wegovy is for weight loss
Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza)	Daily (inj)	Moderate	FDA-approved for weight loss (Saxenda)	GI upset, nausea, increased heart rate	Requires daily injection
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)	Weekly (inj)	Low to moderate	Cardiovascular benefit, once-weekly dosing	GI upset, possible thyroid risk	Not FDA-approved for weight loss

[P – Plan / Recommendations]

Pharmacologic Weight Management: Recommended Choice:

• Semaglutide (Wegovy or Ozempic) – 2.4 mg once weekly (preferred option)
  • Superior weight loss efficacy compared to liraglutide and dulaglutide.
    
  • Once-weekly dosing improves adherence.
    
  • Potential cardiovascular benefits, which are relevant due to hyperlipidemia.
• Initiation Suggestion:
  • Start at 0.25 mg once weekly, then titrate up to 2.4 mg once weekly over 16–20 weeks to minimize GI side effects.
    
  • Alternative: If the patient prefers an oral formulation, Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) 3 mg daily can be started and titrated to 7 mg, then 14 mg daily if tolerated.

Monitoring and Follow-Up for Weight Loss Therapy:

• Weight/BMI: Monitor every 4 weeks.
  
• GI side effects: Watch for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain.
  
• Hypoglycemia risk: Low since no other glucose-lowering agents are used.
  
• Monitor adherence and patient satisfaction.

Hyperlipidemia Management Suggestion:

• Primary Goal: LDL-C reduction to <100 mg/dL (or <70 mg/dL if high cardiovascular risk).
  
• Recommended Treatment: Initiate moderate-to-high intensity statin therapy:
  • Atorvastatin 20–40 mg QD or Rosuvastatin 10–20 mg QD.
    
  • If statin intolerance, consider ezetimibe 10 mg QD as an adjunct.
    
• Lifestyle modifications:
  • Reduce saturated fats and refined carbohydrates.
    
  • Increase fiber, vegetables, and lean proteins.
    
  • Encourage ≥150 min/week of exercise (moderate intensity).
    
• Follow-up labs (every 3–6 months):
  • Lipid profile (Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, TG)
    
  • Liver function tests (ALT, AST)
    
  • HbA1c

Patient Education (Adverse Effects & Precautions):

• Common GLP-1 RA side effects:
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (usually transient, improves with time).
    
  • Appetite suppression: Reduces hunger but may cause fatigue.
    
  • Injection site reactions: Redness or swelling (if using injections).
    
  • Delayed gastric emptying: Avoid in patients with severe gastroparesis.
    
• Serious risks (rare but need monitoring):
  • Thyroid tumors (C-cell hyperplasia, medullary thyroid carcinoma – MTC):
    • Avoid GLP-1 RAs in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or MEN2 syndrome.
      
  • Pancreatitis: Severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting require urgent evaluation.
    
  • Hypoglycemia risk is low, but watch for dizziness or excessive fatigue.

Follow-Up Suggestion:

• 3-month follow-up to assess:
  • Weight loss progress (goal ≥5%)
    
  • Adherence to semaglutide and side effects
    
  • LDL-C response (consider statin initiation if not already started)
    
  • Repeat lipid panel and HbA1c in 3–6 months

Final Summary:

• Start Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) for weight loss
  
• Consider statin therapy for hyperlipidemia
  
• Monitor weight, GI tolerance, lipid profile
  
• Educate patient on drug side effects
  
• Follow-up in 3 months

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[lab data]

2023-05-23 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-05-23 Anti-HBc-Value 9.12 S/CO
2023-05-23 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-05-23 Anti-HCV Value 0.16 S/CO
2023-05-23 HBsAg Reactive
2023-05-23 HBsAg (Value) 3336.74 S/CO
2023-05-23 Anti-HBs 0.53 mIU/mL

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-10 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2024-09-10 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-09-03 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Uncertain breast tumor, in favor of benign fibroadenoma (FA)
  • Treatment
    • No need biopsy
  • Suggestion
    • Observation, Regular OPD follow-up, Follow up breast sonography in next OPD visit
    • F/U breast sono 6 months later
  • BI-RADS:
    • 3 - Probably benign finding (<2% malignant) Initial short-interval follow-up suggested
• 2024-08-29 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Multiple hepatic tumors (n>5) with marginal enhancement and central non-enhanced part at both lobes of liver up to 2.75cm in largest dimension. (Se11 Im43, Im39, Im52). Liver meta is considered.
    • One enhanced nodule at right outer breast measuring 1.05cm is found. Suggest mamography or sonography. (Se11 Im26).
  • Imp:
    • Multiple liver meta.
    • One enhanced nodule at right outer breast. Nature?
• 2024-08-09 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is an ill-defined equivocal poor enhancing lesion 1.8 x 1.2 cm in S8 of the liver (Srs:601 Img:13) that may be metastasis.
      • The differential diagnosis includes flow artifact. Please correlate with MRI.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
      • In addition, prior CT identified a hypodense lesion (1.3cm) at S4 of liver is noted again, stationary.
    • S/P partial resection at S5 of the liver and S/P cholecystectomy.
• 2024-04-03 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • A case of transverse colon cancer with liver metastasis status post right hemicolectomy and hepatectomy at S5 on 2023/03/22
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver. A hypodense lesion (1.1cm) at S4 of liver. Another marginal enhancing nodule (8mm) at S2 of lvier. S/P right liver operation.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2023-12-25 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon operation.
  • Grade 4 fatty liver. A hypodense lesion (1.6cm) at left hepatic lobe. S/P right liver operation..
• 2023-09-07 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon operation.
  • Grade 4 fatty liver. A hypodense lesion (1.6cm) at left hepatic lobe r/o metastases. S/P right liver operation.
• 2023-06-16 PET scan
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left anterior upper abdominal cavity. The nature is to be determined (post-operative infecton/inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the segment 8/4 and segment 7 of the liver respectively. Liver metastases may show this picture.
  • A small and mild glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 8 of the liver. An early liver metastasis can not be ruled out.
    
  • A focal area of decreased FDG uptake in the segment 5 of the liver, compatible with post-operative change.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammatory process is more likely.
• 2023-05-06 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Possible Inferior infarct , age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-05-06 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon operation. Fat stranding at upper abdomen. Some fluid collection at upper abdomen and abdominal wound.
  • Left pleural effusion. Partial atelectasis at bil. basal lungs.
  • Grade 4 fatty liver. A hypodense lesion (2.8cm) at right hepatic lobe, metastases?

[MedRec]

• 2023-05-06 ~ 2023-05-23 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Transverse colon cancer with liver metastasis status post right hemicolectomy and hepatectomy at S5 on 2023/03/22 (Taichung ChengChing Hospital), pT3N1bM1a stage IVa, complicating with deep wound infection and intra-abdomen abscess status post limited laparotomy with debridement and drainage of intra-abdomen abscess on 2023/05/06
    • Coronary artery disease with stent
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Hypertensive heart disease
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • surgical wound swelling and arrythemia and fever was noted
  • Present illness
    • This is 69-year-old female patient had past history of colon cancer stage III with liver metastasis. She received colon cancer on 2023/03/23 at Taichung ChengChing Hospital.
    • This time, she suffered from surgical wound swelling and arrythemia and fever was noted. She was brough to our emergency room for help. PE no muscle guarding or peritoneal signs. Arrange abdominal CT revealed 1. S/P colon operation. Fat stranding at upper abdomen. Some fluid collection at upper abdomen and abdominal wound. 2. Left pleural effusion. Partial atelectasis at bil. basal lungs. 3. Grade 4 fatty liver. A hypodense lesion (2.8cm) at right hepatic lobe, metastases ? CRS. was consultion, after well explain for surgery is indication, she received surgery of limited laparotomy with drainage of deep wound and intra-abdomen abscess on 2023-05-06, post operative she was admitted to SICU for intensive care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • She received surgery of limited laparotomy with drainage of deep wound and intra-abdomen abscess on 2023/05/06. After operation, she was transferred to SICU for intensive care.   
    • At SICU, antibiotics with Vancomycin and Doripenem administered. Extubated of endotracheal tube smoothly after pass weaning parameter on 5/8. We started try clear liquid diet since 5/9. After gemeral condition being stabilized, she will be transferred to ordinary ward for further care on 5/10.
    • After transferred to ward, we have kept wound wet dressing with normal saline and emperical antibiotics with vancomycin+ doripenem. The wound culture found Proteus spp. infection., which is only resistance to first generation antibiotics. We have also followed up laboratory data, and has also showed improvement. Her vital sign was relatively stable and conscious, appetite were also good. We have shifted emperical antibiotics to cefoxitin on 2023/05/13. Laboratory was followed up on 05/15, and has showed improvement. Furthermore, surgical wound was dressing with green guard gel due to no more pus like discharge nor bad oder. Now, her clinical condition is relatively stable, and she may discharge and keep follow up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D

[consultation]

• 2023-05-22 Hemato-Oncology
  • A
    • This 69 year old woman is a case of T-colon cancer with liver metastasis, s/p right hemicolectomy + liver S5 segment resection on 2023/03/22, pT3N1bM1a, stage IVA, RAS wide type, no BRAf mutation, proficient mismatch repair.
    • She had underline disease of CAD s/p stent. She was admiited due to deep wound infection with necrotizing fasciitis s/p limited laparotomy with drainage of deep wound and intra-abdomen abscess on 2023/05/06 - Wound culture with Proteus species.
    • We are consulted for further palliative chemotherapy after infection control.
    • Palliative chemotherapy + target therapy is indicated (FOLFIRI+Avastin). We will discuss with patient.
    • Please check HbsAg, Anti HBc,Anti HBs, Anti HCV, CEA, CA199, LDH. Arrange our OPD after discharge.
• 2023-05-08 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • Peritonitis with intra-abdomen and deep wound infection s/p emergent debridement and drain on 5/6
    • r/o septic shock
  • A
    • Agree with your current antibiotcs us of finibax and vancomycin.
    • Please adjust antibiotic according to culture results and clinical conditions.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-05-06
  • Surgery
    • Limited laparotomy with drainage of deep wound and intra-abdomen abscess
  • Finding
    • After limited laparotomy, much pus was drained from a deep and poor healing wound, and underlying bowel like organ can be seen. however, severe adhesions over intraabdominal cavity was found and thorough exploration is difficult and impossible.
    • Debridement of the deep wound and much normal saline irrigation was done.
    • Wound was left open for wet dressing.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-31 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 159mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 745mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5240mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 158mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 745mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5220mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 158mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 745mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5220mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 158mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 745mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5240mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 158mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 745mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5227mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5260mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5295mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 159mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5260mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5220mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5270mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-18 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5195mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5140mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 325mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5120mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 325mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 725mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5050mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 320mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 320mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 319mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4970mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 319mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4970mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 315mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4930mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 315mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4925mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 310mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4930mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 310mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4840mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. Q2W. Gao WeiYao)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-10 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W. Gao WeiYao)

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-01

[bedside visit]

Visit Date: 2025-04-01 Visit Time: 11:15 Subject: Suspected Oxaliplatin-related Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) and Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) Management

Observation:

• Patient was interviewed regarding a suspected ADR experienced on the previous day (2025-03-31) following oxaliplatin administration.
• According to the patient, she developed erythema (without raised lesions) on the back of her hands, as well as pruritus on her arms and abdomen.
• Nursing records indicate oxaliplatin 163 mL (diluted in D5W 250 mL) was infused.
• Following the reported reaction, the patient received diphenhydramine 30 mg IV and normal saline 500 mL.
• The patient reported complete resolution of symptoms within approximately 10 minutes.
• Nursing staff confirmed the remaining oxaliplatin and subsequent chemotherapy regimen were administered without further incident.

Assessment:

• Suspected mild hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin, successfully managed with diphenhydramine.
• Patient reports increased severity of CINV with subsequent chemotherapy cycles, despite current antiemetic prophylaxis (dexamethasone 4 mg, diphenhydramine 30 mg, palonosetron 250 mcg, and normal saline 250 mL).

Recommendations:

• For future chemotherapy cycles:
  • Consider adding aprepitant (Emend) 125 mg PO QD for 1-3 days to the current antiemetic regimen to improve CINV control.
  • To mitigate potential hypersensitivity reactions, consider:
    • Increasing diphenhydramine to 50mg.
    • Adding famotidine 20mg.
  • Monitor patient closely during future oxaliplatin infusions for any signs of recurrent hypersensitivity.
  • Continue to assess the efficacy of the modified antiemetic regimen and adjust as needed.

2024-01-10

[labs confirm HBV: Vemlidy maintained, medication compliance assured]

Lab results (2023-05-23) showed HBsAg and anti-HBc reactive and Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) is currently in use, no medication discrepany found.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-07 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-02-10 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with ABD. CT on 2024/07/26
    • Lungs: dependent reticular opacities in RLL-S10, may be age-related.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: multiple small and mildly enlarged, discrete LNs, in the axillary regions and posterior triangles of neck.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • Prior CT identified a homogeneous water density mass lesion, 7.4x2.3cm, in the ventral aspect of left lobe prehepatic area with liver capsule indentation, stationary.
      • Prior CT identified enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic space, stationary
  • Impression:
    • enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic space, stable.
    • multiple small and mildly enlarged, discrete LNs, in the axillary regions and posterior triangles of neck, nature to be determined.
• 2025-01-25 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2025-01-09 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnostic Catheter
    • Position: CS, Lead: DECApolar, Size: 6Fr
    • Position: PV, Lead: DECApolar, Size: 8Fr
  • Ablation Catheter
    • Brand: Abbott, Type: RF Irrigating, Name: TactiCath
    • Tip: 4mm, Lead: QUADripolar, Size: 8Fr, Curve: DF
  • Type of arrhythmia :
    • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Ablation Diagnosis :
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, s/p successful radiofrequency 4 pulmonary vein isolastion (4PVI with contact force catheter) and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation
  • Ablation Mapping and Procedure :
    • This patient suffered from profound symptom related paroxysmal AFIB and moderate to severe MR with previous patent coronary and heart failure, and this time she was admitted for catheter ablation.
    • The starting rhythm was sinus rhythm. Due to high power short duration strategy (HPSD) was planned, we first performe general anesthesia. Then, we performed RAG and showed normal RA/LA geometry, and followed by trans-septal with double sheath SL1 and SL0 / BRK. Althoguh we want to performed double trans-septal technique, the soft part of FO was relative small and thus we performed changing technique through the same hole. Then, voltage mapping was performed in SR with Spiral Advisor catheter and Ensite mapping system and showed adequate voltage in all PV and LA body. Then, we started RF ablation with Abbott Tacticath 4mm Df curve irrigation ablator with the target dosage of anterior wall LSI 5 and 50W and posterior wall LSI 4.5 and 40W. The ablation was done smoothly and isolation of RPV was achieved a 1st pass. Then, we moved to LPV from ridge to posterior wall and there was a small area at posterior of LSPV showed protruding muscle bundle and unsmooth terrain which was difficult to make all ablation point in close linked but the 1st pass isolation was still achieved. There was no remaining PV potential or voltage at the 2nd voltage map after PVI and thus we removed all the catheters back to RA. Then, we performed the CTI with LSI at least 4-5. There was relative low contact even with the long sheath and Tacticath and the ablation was done smoothly with CS pacing. Afer repeat boosting and trial of mid to lateral line, CTI b-directional block was later confirmed with activation mapping from both side. Since there was no complication, we closed the procedure and wake this patient this patient from anesthesia smoothly.
  • Ablation Result :
    • Ablation Site
      • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, s/p successful radiofrequency 4 pulmonary vein isolastion (4PVI with contact force catheter) and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation
• 2025-01-08 Transesophageal echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (130 - 42) / 130 = 67.69%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • No LA nor LA appendage thrombus was found by TEE study; prominent pectinate muscles.
    • Dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with moderate to severe MR (2 larger jets origin P3-A2; A2-A1); mild TR; mild PR; aortic valve sclerosis with trivial AR.
    • Possible mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension (the estimated systolic PA pressure 49 mmHg).
    • Sinus rhythm now.
• 2025-01-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (130 - 42) / 130 = 67.69%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Indeterminated LV filling pressure; severely dilated LA.
    • Dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with mild to moderate MR; mild aortic valve sclerosis; mild PR.
    • Sinus rhythm now.
• 2024-10-30 Wrist heart rate recording
  • There were 50 events in the present study
    • 4 events showed Sinus Rhythm
    • 2 events showed SR with VPC
    • 25 events showed SR with APC
    • 19 events showed ST with AFIB
• 2024-07-26 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/22.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic space are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified cystic lesion, 7.7x2.5cm, in the ventral aspect of left lobe prehepatic area with liver capsule indentation is noted again, stationary.
• 2024-05-03 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of Small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with Angina pectoris and Thallium-201 myocardial perfusion scan was also performed on 2024/04/16, which showed Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of severe ischemia at the anterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the apex, anteroseptal wall, basal lateral wall and posterior wall.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family. Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right distal radial (snuffbox) artery where a 5/6F sheath was inserted.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 50cc. The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 3000IU) and NTG (Dosage = 200mcg).
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 0
    • Left Main : Patent
    • Left Anterior Descending : Patent
    • Left Circumflex : Patent
    • Right Coronary : Patent
  • Conclusion
    • Patent coronary arteries.
    • LV angiography showed LVEF: 79% without focal hypokinesia, normal LVEDP: 17mmHg and mild mitral regurgitation.
  • Recommendation
    • Keep medical control.
• 2024-04-16 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of severe ischemia at the anterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the apex, anteroseptal wall, basal lateral wall and posterior wall.
• 2024-04-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (117 - 48) / 117 = 58.97%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 59
  • Conclusion:
    • Indeterminiated LV filling pressure; severely dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with moderate mitral regurgitation; mild tricuspid regurgitation; mild pulmonary regurgitation; mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild aortic regurgitation.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.
• 2024-04-03 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes with Aberrant conduction
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-03-22 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is no contrast opacification of bilateral portal vein, superior mesenteric artery, and superior mesenteric vein that may be delayed scan time is not enough.
      • Another possibility is patient circulation defect.
      • please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic space are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified cystic lesion, 7.7x2.5cm, in the ventral aspect of left lobe prehepatic area with liver capsule indentation is noted again, stationary.
    • There is newly developed bilateral Pleura effusion and ascites.
    • There is edematous wall thickening of the gallbladder and suggestive periportal lucency that may be acute virus hepatitis (CMV infection?).
      • The differential diagnosis includes hypoalbuminemia. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-03-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (117 - 51.2) / 117 = 56.24%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 39
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, RA
    • Impaired LV systolic function, generalized hypokinesis
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild PR
    • Severe MR, TR
• 2024-01-24 PET
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in the paraaortic region shown on the previous abdomen CT reveal mildly increased FDG uptake (Deauville score 2), lymphoma with low-uptake of FDG may be considered.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral axillary regions, probably lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right pulmonary hilar region, probably reactive nodes (priority) or lymphoma with involvement of lymph node region.
  • Increased FDG uptake in skeleton including sternum, bilateral pelvic bones, humeri, and femurs (Deauville score 3), compatible with lymphoma with involvement of bone marrow.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • HIghly suspected lymphoma with involvement of multiple lymph node regions and bone marrow, c-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-01-16 CT - abdomen
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic region, r/o lymphoma.
  • Cystic lesion, 7.7x2.5cm in upper abdomen.
  • Nodular density in S6.
• 2024-01-02 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with small B-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (50%). The myeloid series show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are slightly increased in number. Paratrabecular and intertrabecular small lymphoid cell aggregates are present.
  • IHC, the aggregates reveal a predominance of CD20+ B cells with scattered CD3+ T cells. The B cells also show: CD10(-), CD5(-), CD23(-) and cyclin D1(-). Scattered CD138+ plasma cells in interstitium without kappa or lambda light chain restriction.The finding is compatible with small B-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement, and marginal zone lymphoma can be considered in differential diagnosis. Multiple myeloma is unlikely. Suggtest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-07 ~ 2025-03-12 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation status post ablation
    • Anemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Admission for scheduled chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 71-year-old female presented with intermittent abdominal pain and bloody stool passage in 2023-11. Initial evaluation at Cardinal Tien Hospital GI OPD revealed anemia and a high creatinine index. The patient was referred to hematologist Dr. Ou, and elevated levels of beta 2 globulinemia were discovered. Subsequent investigations suggested multiple myeloma, and further free light chain, protein electrophoresis, and beta 2 globulinemia tests confirmed elevated B2-microglobulin, creatinine, hemoglobin, MCV, and platelet count. Protein electrophoresis indicated a positive M-peak.
    • Bone marrow examination and cytogenetic studies were performed on 2024/01/02, and revealed the patient had small B-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement. Other notable findings include enlarged paraaortic lymph nodes, a cystic lesion in the upper abdomen, and a nodular density in S6 of the lung from a CT scan. Chemotherapy as C1 R-COP on 2024/02/05. C2 R-COP on 2024/03/08.
    • She had abdominal pain and dyspnea on 2024/03/22, so she was brought to our ED on 2024/03/22 09:00. At ED, abd CT showed no contrast opacification of bilateral portal vein, superior mesenteric artery, and superior mesenteric vein that may be delayed scan time is not enough. 2D cardiac echo showed LVEF 39% with generalized hypokinesis and severe MR, TR. She was sent to MICU under the impression of shock, but she AAD from MICU on 2024/03/23.
    • She was admitted to our ward for chemotherapy on 2024/04/03. We held the therapy due to her recent history of poor heart function and ICU hospitalization. CV man was consulted and the suggestion includes medical control for heart failure, rule out coronary artery disease and may arrange thalium scan. Thallium-201 myocardial perfusion scan was performed on 2024/04/16, and showed Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of severe ischemia at the anterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the apex, anteroseptal wall, basal lateral wall and posterior wall.
    • Cardiac catheterization was performed on 2024/05/03 and showed Patent coronary arteries. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation was noted and 2D cardaic echo on 2025/01/08 showed severe left atrial dilation. Another Cardiac catheterization was performed on 2025/01/09 for ablation due to Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The patient recovered from the procedure well.
    • CT on 2025/02/10 showed: 1) enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic space, stable. And 2) multiple small and mildly enlarged, discrete lymph nodes, in the axillary regions and posterior triangles of neck, nature to be determined.
    • This time, the patient admission to our ward for another circle of chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we preformed blood test, CXR and EKG for pre-chemotherapy evaluation. Due to her past atrial fibriliation history, we consulted CV man and keeped OPD medications as suggestion. C1 R-COP was performed on 2025/03/10, the patient tolerated the procedure well.
    • Under rather stable condition, the patient discharged on 2025/03/12 and will be follow up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 8# BID 4D
• 2025-01-08 ~ 2025-01-11 POMR Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (CHA2DS2-VASc score: 1), status post 4 Pulmonary vein radiofrequency isolation and cavotricuspid isthmus line ablation with contact force sensing technology on 2025/01/09
    • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: 59%, New York Heart Association Classification II
    • Moderate mitral regurgitation
    • Patent coronary arteries by coronary angiography on 2024/5/3
    • Small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV under chemotherapy since 2024/02/05
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 2~3
    • History of gastric ulcer
    • Hyperuricemia
    • Normocytic anemia
  • CC
    • Intermittent palpitations lasting 1 to 2 hours, accompanied by two episodes of cold sweats and syncope while riding a motorcycle for the past one year    
  • Present illness history
    • This 72-year-old woman patient has the history of small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV under chemotherapy since 2024/02/05, chronic kidney disease stage 2~3, normocytic anemia and hyperuricemia for 1~2 years, moderate mitral regurgitation and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction for one year, and patent coronary arteries by coronary angiography (CAG) on 2024/05/03. She is regular medical control at our cardiology and hematology clinic.
    • This time, she was admitted through our outpatient clinic with intermittent palpitations lasting 1 to 2 hours, accompanied by two episodes of cold sweats and syncope while riding a motorcycle over the past one year. She denies chest pain, dyspnea, nausea, and tarry or bloody stools.
    • The coronary angiography was done on 2024/05/03, which showed patent coronary arteries. On 2024/11/07, a wrist-mounted heart rate recorder reported 19 events showing ST elevation with atrial fibrillation (AF), either paroxysmal or chronic. Antiarrhythmic and anticoagulant agents were initially prescribed. However, her symptoms persisted. Electrophysiology (EP) study with catheter ablation was suggested, and the patient agreed to this recommendation after a thorough explanation of the benefits and risks.
    • Under the impression of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, she was admitted for scheduled EP study and radiofrequency catheter ablation on 2025/01/09.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we re-explained the procedure, risk and benefit of ablation to the patient and she agreed this recommendation. Subsequently, electrophyiologic study and radiofrequent catheter ablation were performed with success on 2025/01/09. The right wrist and bilateral femoral vein wound healed well. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed. The whole course was smooth, she was discharged on 2025/01/11 under stable hemodynamics and free walking status.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 30mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Cordaron (amiodarone 200mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 14D hold once if HR < 60
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.25# QD 14D
• 2024-05-02 ~ 2024-05-04 POMR Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Patent coronary arteries by coronary angiography on 2024/05/03
    • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (Left ventricular ejection fraction: 59%), New York Heart Association Classification II.
    • Small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV under chemotherapy
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage III
    • Moderate mitral regurgitation
    • Gout
  • CC
    • Substernal chest tightness while walking for months.
  • Present illness history
    • This 70 years female with history of
      • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (Left ventricular ejection fraction: 59%), New York Heart Association Classification II.
      • Chronic kidney disease, stage III
      • Small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV under chemotherapy since 2024/01
      • Moderate mitral regurgitation
      • Gout
    • She was under regular CV and ortho OPD control.
    • This time, she was admitted via our OPD because of substernal chest tightness while walking for months. The symptoms not sometimes associated with dizziness, cold sweating, radiation pain or acid regurgitation. It may be relieved after rest without trying NTG, and the duration of chest tightness lasted for several minutes. So she came to our CV OPD for further evaluation and management.
    • At CV OPD, echocardiograhy was done on 2024/04/19 and reveal EF 59%, 1. Indeterminiated LV filling pressure; severely dilated LA. 2. Normal LV and RV systolic function. 3. Degenerative changes of mitral valve with moderate mitral regurgitation; mild tricuspid regurgitation; mild pulmonary regurgitation; mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild aortic regurgitation. 4. Mild aortic root calcification.
    • Thallium-201 myocardial perfusion scan was also performed on 2024/04/16, which showed Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of severe ischemia at the anterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the apex, anteroseptal wall, basal lateral wall and posterior wall.
    • Cardiac catheterization was indicated and suggested. After well explanation the risk and the procedures to the patient and family, she was admitted to ward for further evaluation and management under impression of angina pectoris.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During admission, we continued OPD medication control. IV fluid hydration and N-Acetylcysteine were given to reduce the incidence of contrast induced renal injury. The cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2024/05/03 after well explained the risk and the procedures to the patient and family.
    • Coronary angiography was done via left radial artery smoothly which revealed: 1. Patent coronary arteries. 2. LV angiography showed LVEF 79% without focal hypokinesia, normal LVEDP 17mmHg and mild mitral regurgitation. The patient tolerated this procedures well without complications. We also discontinue plavix later. The left wrist cath wound healed well. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed.
    • The patient felt much improvement of clinical condition. There was no chest tightness, chest pain or dyspnea complaine.
    • Under stable hemodynamic, she was discharged today and OPD followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.25# QD 6D hold once if SBP < 100
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 6D hold once if HR < 60
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 6D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD 6D
    • Torsix (torsemide 5mg) 0.5# PRNQD 6D if body weight gain > 0.5 kg
• 2024-01-01 ~ 2024-01-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Anemia
    • Elevated beta 2 globulinemia, M-peak = Positive, rule out multiple myeloma
  • CC
    • For bone marrow
  • Present illness history
    • This 70-year-old woman, suffered from intermittent abdominal pain & bloody stool passage in 2024-11 and visited to Cardinal Tien Hospital GI OPD for evaluation. The anemia and high Cr index was found by blood test and will transferred to hema Dr Ou WeiRen for further evaluation and laboratory showed elevated beta 2 globulinemia at Cardinal Tien Hospital. She transferred to our OPD again on 2023/12/18.
    • Multiple myeloma was suspected and check Free light chain/protein EP/ beta 2 globulinemia was performed. The laboratory showed B2-microglobulin (NM) = 11.24 mg/L, Creatinine = 1.52 mg/dL; HGB = 9.9 g/dL; MCV = 86.6 fL; PLT = 607 *10^3/uL. Protein EP M-peak = Positive. She was admitted for bone marrow exam and self-paid cytogenetic.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received bone marrow exam and self-paid cytogenetic on 2024/01/02 and pending pathology. MBD on 2024-01-02 and OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none

[consultation]

• 2025-03-07 Cardiology
  • Q
    • 2D cardiac echo on 2025/01/08 showed severely dilated LA.
    • We sincerely need your profession for the evaluation of the patient’s cardaic function. Thank you.
  • A
    • Ablation was done with RF power and contact force catheter.
    • Now the procedure was in banking period <3 months post procedure
    • suggest continue current AFib reigiment without changes
• 2024-04-03 Cardiology
  • Q
    • The 70 y/o woman has Small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV. She had sepsis with hypotension on 2024/03/22 and LVEF 39% with severe MR/TR, so she was admitted to MICU. Due to heart dysfunction, so we need your help for management.
  • A
    • I’m consulted for heart failiure therapy
    • O
      • Re-view prior CT: no coronary artery calcification
      • BP 108/52 HR 64
      • Chest: clear BS
      • Heart: RHB wthout murmur
      • NT pro BNP 6018.6
      • Cr 1.52
      • K 3.5
    • Impression
      • Heart failure EF 39%, severe MR and severe TR
      • CKD, stage III

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-31 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + dipehnhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-03-10 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + dipehnhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-03-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + dipehnhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + granisetron 1mg D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-02-05 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + dipehnhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + granisetron 1mg D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-04-01

This is a 72-year-old woman with small B-cell lymphoma (likely marginal zone lymphoma), Lugano stage IV with bone marrow involvement, undergoing immunochemotherapy with R-COP regimen. She also has a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (s/p 4PVI and CTI ablation on 2025-01-09), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3, moderate to severe mitral regurgitation, and normocytic anemia.

Despite stable coronary arteries (CAG 2024-05-03), she experienced recurrent pulmonary edema (CXR 2025-01-25) and rising BUN/Cr with anemia progression. She recently received R-COP (2025-03-31) under a stable but borderline condition. Labs show worsening anemia, persistent leukocytosis, and rising inflammatory markers (CRP, PCT). Imaging shows stationary paraaortic lymphadenopathy and newly noted axillary and cervical LNs (CT 2025-02-10).

Problem 1. Hematologic Malignancy - Small B-cell Lymphoma, Lugano Stage IV

• Objective
  • Diagnosed by bone marrow biopsy (2024-01-02): CD20+ B-cell aggregates, paratrabecular pattern, BCL2+, CD5/CD10/CD23/cyclin D1(-), compatible with small B-cell lymphoma with BM involvement.
  • PET (2024-01-24): Widespread FDG-avid nodes (paraaortic, axillary, pulmonary hilar) and bone marrow uptake (Deauville 3).
  • CT (2025-02-10): Stable paraaortic nodes; newly noted axillary and posterior triangle LNs.
  • Received C1 R-COP on 2024-02-05, C2 on 2024-03-08, C3 on 2025-03-10, C4 on 2025-03-31.
  • B2-microglobulin: persistently elevated (11.62 mg/L on 2025-02-24 → 10.48 mg/L on 2025-03-25).
  • Persistent normocytic anemia (HGB 8.5 → 7.0 g/dL on 2025-03-31), elevated PLT (577×10³/uL on 2025-03-31), WBC 14.83 x10³/uL on 2025-03-31.
• Assessment
  • The diagnosis of low-grade small B-cell lymphoma is well established, most consistent with marginal zone lymphoma, supported by indolent FDG uptake (Deauville 2–3), CD20+ immunophenotype, and clinical presentation.
  • The patient shows partial response to R-COP (reduction in B2M), though imaging shows stable disease in retroperitoneal areas and new findings in axillary/cervical regions — suggestive of possible progression or transformation.
  • Cytopenias are likely multifactorial: BM involvement, chemotherapy, and possible chronic inflammation.
• Recommendation
  • Consider repeat PET/CT to evaluate for possible transformation or new site progression.
  • Reassess bone marrow if pancytopenia worsens or transformation is suspected.
  • Continue R-COP if tolerated, but explore rituximab-based escalation (R-CHOP or R-bendamustine) if progression confirmed.
  • Monitor LDH, B2M, CBC, CRP serially.
  • Consider Hematology MDT discussion due to mixed treatment response.

Problem 2. Normocytic Anemia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin trend: 8.6 g/dL on 2025-02-07 → 7.0 g/dL on 2025-03-31.
  • MCV 87.5 fL, normal RDW-CV (18.5% on 2025-03-31), reticulocyte count not available.
  • Iron studies not repeated recently; past MCV/Fe suggest non-deficiency anemia.
  • Persistent elevated platelets (PLT 577 x10³/uL on 2025-03-31), no overt bleeding noted.
• Assessment
  • Likely anemia of chronic disease/malignancy, compounded by BM infiltration, chemotherapy-related suppression, and possible renal anemia (CKD stage 3).
  • No evidence of active bleeding, hemolysis, or iron/B12 deficiency.
  • Anemia worsening, requiring close monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor reticulocyte count, iron panel, vitamin B12/folate, and erythropoietin level.
  • Transfusion support if HGB <7 g/dL or symptomatic.
  • Consider ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent) for symptomatic anemia in setting of CKD and malignancy.

Problem 3. Heart Failure and Arrhythmia (AF, MR, HFpEF)

• Objective
  • HFpEF with MR (Echo 2025-01-08): LVEF 68%, dilated LA, moderate to severe MR.
  • CXR (2025-01-25): Cardiomegaly, interstitial-alveolar infiltrates, bilateral pleural effusions — suspicious for acute pulmonary edema.
  • ECG (2025-03-07): NSR, prolonged QT, nonspecific ST-T changes.
  • AF ablation done on 2025-01-09; good procedural outcome, sinus rhythm restored.
  • No recurrence of AF post-ablation reported.
• Assessment
  • Patient has HFpEF with significant MR, high LA pressure (echo), and post-procedural rhythm stability.
  • High risk of recurrent pulmonary congestion with chemotherapy-induced fluid shifts.
  • QT prolongation may be due to electrolyte imbalance or medications (e.g., amiodarone).
• Recommendation
  • Continue rate control (Concor - bisoprolol) and RAAS blockade (Blopress - candesartan) with BP/HR monitoring.
  • Monitor for QTc and discontinue Cordarone (amiodarone) if QT prolongation persists.
  • Optimize diuretic control (loop ± spironolactone) around chemo cycles.
  • Consider repeat echo to reassess MR and filling pressures.

Problem 4. Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3 (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Creatinine trend: 1.41 mg/dL (2025-03-07) → 1.22 mg/dL (2025-03-31).
  • eGFR: fluctuates between 39.08–46.18 mL/min/1.73m².
  • BUN: 35 mg/dL on 2025-03-31.
  • No current hyperkalemia, but hypokalemia noted on 2025-03-31 (K 3.4 mmol/L).
  • On Feburic (febuxostat) for hyperuricemia; Uric acid dropped from 8.1 (2025-03-07) → 2.5 (2025-03-31).
• Assessment
  • CKD likely secondary to multiple etiologies: age, HTN, lymphoma infiltration, prior AKI episodes (ICU 2024-03-22), and possible contrast injury.
  • Currently stable renal function, though borderline GFR limits chemotherapy choice/dosing.
  • Hypokalemia could be due to diuretics or GI loss.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring renal panel with each chemo cycle.
  • Adjust chemotherapy dosing for renal function if needed (especially cyclophosphamide).
  • Replete potassium orally if <3.5 mmol/L.
  • Review need for allopurinol vs. febuxostat, given overcorrection of uric acid. (Note: this should be prepared for tumorlysis)

Problem 5. Inflammatory and Infectious Monitoring

• Objective
  • CRP: increased from 3.1 (2025-01-25) to 3.2 mg/dL (2025-03-31).
  • PCT: 0.16 ng/mL on 2025-03-31 — within low-risk range.
  • No fever or positive cultures reported.
• Assessment
  • CRP mildly elevated, could reflect tumor activity, post-chemo inflammation, or occult infection.
  • PCT remains low, arguing against bacterial sepsis.
• Recommendation
  • Continue to monitor CRP/PCT.
  • Repeat workup (including cultures and CXR) if fever or signs of infection arise.
  • Prophylactic H2-blocker (Ulstop - famotidine) appropriate for gastric protection.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-28 CT - brain
  • Without-contrast CT scan of the brain:
    • Hypodense SDH with septation over left hemicerberal convexity, causing mass effect on underlying brain parenchyma. C/W chronic SDH.
    • Mild effacement of left lateral ventricle.
    • Dennse calcification along bialteral ICA siphons and VAs.
  • IMP:
    • Left chronic SDH with mass effect. Intracrainal atherosclerosis.
• 2025-02-25 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — normal cellularity for age (35%) and mildly decreased megakaryocytes (1 per HPF)
  • icroscopically, it shows normal cellularity (approximately 35%), 1:1 of M:E ratio. Both myeloid and erythroid lineages demonstrate maturation. Megakaryocytes are mildly decreased in numbers(1 per HPF) . Blast-like cells are not increased.
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34(-), CD20 (focal+), CD138 (focal+), MPO(+), CD71(+ at erythroid lineages), CD61(+ at megakaryocytes), CD117(-).
• 2025-02-25 EGD
  • Hepatic cyst
  • Part of liver masked
  • Pancreas not shonw
  • No splenomegaly
• 2025-02-24 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • Linear infiltration projecting at LLL of the lung is noted. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-11-04 KUB
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-11-04 Sonography - urology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.82 x 5.95 cm
      • Cortex: 0.893 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.62 x 4.38 cm
      • Cortex: 1.31 cm
• 2024-11-04 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 1.33 mL

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • S
    • decreased Plt, start steroid and danazol use
  • O
    • 2025/03/07 PLT = 23 *10^3/uL;
    • 2025/02/26 PLT = 88 *10^3/uL;
    • 2025/02/24 PLT = 31 *10^3/uL;
  • A
    • Immune thrombocytopenia
  • P
    • Start steroid and danazol use
    • OPD F/U
    • Well explained the risk of thrombocytopenia, such as GI tract bleeding and even life-threatening ICH, visit ER if indicated
  • Prescription
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 4# BID 7D
    • Danol (danazol 200mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2025-03-03 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • Prescription x3
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 1# TIDAC 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2025-02-24 ~ 2025-02-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris S/P stent x 2 on December
  • CC
    • Thrombocytopenia was found under Bokey used and bone marrow exam
      
  • Present illness history
    • This 77-year-old man, had history of coronary artery without angina pectoris S/P stent x 2 in 2024-12 at Cardinal Tien Hospital. This time, he suffered from dyspnea for days and blood draw follow-up report showed low platelets. There was no oral mucosa bleeding, no lower limbs petechiae. He referred to our hemaoncologist OPD for further evaluation on 2025/02/19. Under the impression of Thrombocytopenia and he was admitted for bone marrow exam and comprehensive evaluation.
      
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, bone marrow was performed on 2025-02-25 and report was pending. Abdominal sono (2025/02/25) showed no splenomegaly. Recheck PLT showed 88K on 2025/02/26. He was discharged on 2025/02/26 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescripion
    • none
• 2025-02-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • S
    • Thrombocytopenia under Aspirin use
    • No oral mucosa bleeding, no lower limbs petechiae
  • O
    • BH: 161 cm; BW: 68 kg; BMI 26.2
    • BP: 138/73; HR: 85;
  • A
    • Thrombocytopenia, cause to be determined
  • P
    • Arrange for comprehensive evaluation
• 2025-01-07 SOAP Nephrology Wu ZheXiong
  • Prescription x3
    • Anginar FC (dipyridamole 25mg) 1# BIDAC 28D

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-31

This is a 77-year-old male with a complex medical history, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease (CKD stage 3a), mixed hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) post-stent ×2 (2024-12). He also has a recent diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) treated with Danol (danazol) and Compesolon (prednisolone), followed by a brief pulse of Medason (methylprednisolone).

He recently underwent neuroimaging revealing a chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) with mild mass effect (CT 2025-03-28), most likely secondary to severe thrombocytopenia. Blood sugar fluctuations are evident, likely aggravated by corticosteroid use. Current vital signs are stable (2025-03-31), with no signs of active bleeding, infection, or decompensation.

Problem 1. Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

• Objective
  • Platelet trend:
    • 23 ×10³/uL (2025-03-07), 31 ×10³/uL (2025-02-24), 88 ×10³/uL (2025-02-26).
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-25): normal cellularity (35%), mildly decreased megakaryocytes (1/HPF), no blasts; CD34(-), CD117(-), CD61(+), MPO(+), CD20/CD138 focal(+) → no malignancy or MDS.
  • No mucosal or cutaneous bleeding (SOAP 2025-03-07, 2025-02-19).
  • Treatment: Danol (danazol) and Compesolon (prednisolone) initiated on 2025-03-07; Medason (methylprednisolone) BID IV used briefly from 2025-03-28 to 2025-03-31.
• Assessment
  • The presentation, peripheral smear, and bone marrow biopsy findings are consistent with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) rather than marrow failure, MDS, or drug-induced thrombocytopenia.
  • Platelets improved post-steroid (from 23 → 88 ×10³/uL) but later relapsed to 31 ×10³/uL, suggesting either steroid taper or suboptimal response.
  • Chronic steroid use risks outweigh benefits; Danazol offers a non-immunosuppressive approach but has delayed onset.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess platelet count after recent pulse steroid therapy.
  • If refractory or relapsing: consider Eltrombopag or Romiplostim (TPO receptor agonists), or IVIG for rapid response if needed.
  • Avoid NSAIDs or antiplatelet agents (e.g., Bokey (aspirin)), which had been used before (SOAP 2025-02-19).
  • Monitor for steroid side effects (hyperglycemia, infection, osteoporosis).

Problem 2. Chronic Subdural Hematoma (SDH)

• Objective
  • Brain CT (2025-03-28): left chronic SDH with septation, causing mass effect and mild effacement of left lateral ventricle.
  • Neurological status: alert and clear consciousness (Progress note 2025-03-31); no dizziness or vomiting.
  • Platelets low but improving (context: ITP).
  • No seizure or focal neurological signs reported.
• Assessment
  • Likely related to severe thrombocytopenia, aggravated by prior antiplatelet use.
  • No urgent need for surgical evacuation given absence of neurological symptoms and stable GCS.
  • Subacute presentation with septation supports chronicity.
• Recommendation
  • Conservative management reasonable given clinical stability.
  • Repeat CT brain in 1–2 weeks or sooner if symptoms emerge (headache, focal deficits).
  • Avoid anticoagulation/antiplatelets until hematoma resolves and ITP controlled.

Problem 3. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia

• Objective
  • Medications: Uformin (metformin), Relinide (repaglinide), Forxiga (dapagliflozin).
  • Blood glucose range: 97 to 283 mg/dL (2025-03-28 to 2025-03-31); values peaked during corticosteroid therapy (e.g., 283 mg/dL on 2025-03-28).
  • Fasting glucose 129 mg/dL on 2025-03-31.
• Assessment
  • Hyperglycemia aggravated by Medason (methylprednisolone) started on 2025-03-28.
  • Forxiga (dapagliflozin) may help postprandial control and weight neutrality but is insufficient during acute steroid therapy.
  • No hypoglycemia noted despite multiple oral agents.
• Recommendation
  • Consider basal insulin (e.g., glargine) temporarily during corticosteroid use if BG > 250 mg/dL.
  • Monitor postprandial glucose closely; ensure hydration due to Forxiga (dapagliflozin) use.
  • Reassess need for insulin as steroids taper.

Problem 4. Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 3a)

• Objective
  • CKD stage 3a documented (POMR 2025-02-24).
  • Kidney US (2024-11-04): Left kidney 9.82 × 5.95 cm (cortex 0.893 cm), right 9.62 × 4.38 cm (cortex 1.31 cm) - suggests mild cortical thinning.
• Assessment
  • Stable moderate renal impairment without overt nephrotic or uremic symptoms.
  • Diabetes and atherosclerosis are contributing factors.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor eGFR, electrolytes, and urinary albumin/creatinine ratio q3–6 months.
  • Avoid nephrotoxins (e.g., NSAIDs).
  • Continue ACEi/ARB if tolerated (e.g., Diovan (valsartan) previously used).

Problem 5. Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)

• Objective
  • History: S/P stent ×2 in 2024-12 (POMR 2025-02-24).
  • Medications: Crestor (rosuvastatin), Anginar (dipyridamole).
  • CXR (2025-02-24): aortic arch atherosclerosis.
  • Brain CT (2025-03-28): calcification in bilateral ICA siphons and vertebral arteries.
• Assessment
  • Severe systemic atherosclerosis affecting cerebral and coronary vessels.
  • Current lipid-lowering therapy with Crestor (rosuvastatin) appropriate.
  • Dipyridamole as a substitute for aspirin due to thrombocytopenia.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Crestor (rosuvastatin) for secondary prevention.
  • Hold aspirin indefinitely unless PLT >50–80K and hematoma resolves.
  • Consider carotid Doppler or MR angiography if neurologic symptoms develop.

[Analysis on the appropriateness and risk-benefit considerations of antiplatelet or antithrombotic treatment]

This 77-year-old male patient has

• Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
• Chronic subdural hematoma (CT 2025-03-28)
• Recent severe thrombocytopenia (PLT nadir 23 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-07)
• History of ASCVD s/p stent ×2 in 2024-12
• Currently on dipyridamole, with prior exposure to aspirin (Bokey) and clopidogrel (Plavix)

1. Current Contraindications to Antiplatelet Use

• Thrombocytopenia remains unresolved:
  • Platelet count on 2025-03-07 was critically low at 23 ×10³/uL, with prior fluctuations down to 31 ×10³/uL (2025-02-24), and only brief improvement to 88 ×10³/uL (2025-02-26).
  • The risk of spontaneous bleeding, especially intracranial, is markedly elevated when PLT <50K.
• Recent intracranial hemorrhage:
  • CT on 2025-03-28 revealed a left chronic subdural hematoma with mass effect and septation, signifying both chronicity and potential fragility of the hematoma wall.
  • Rebleeding risk is significantly exacerbated by antiplatelet agents.
• Absence of ischemic symptoms:
  • No acute coronary syndrome, TIA, or cerebrovascular event has been reported during this period, lowering the urgency of antiplatelet resumption.

2. Assessment of Current Dipyridamole Use

• Dipyridamole acts via indirect, reversible inhibition of platelet aggregation through PDE inhibition and adenosine-mediated vasodilation. This leads to less platelet dysfunction and shorter pharmacologic effect, compared to aspirin or clopidogrel.
• In the current high bleeding-risk context, dipyridamole may serve as a conservative compromise—offering minimal vascular protection while reducing hemorrhagic complications.
• Its continued use is reasonable, provided:
  • Platelet counts are monitored closely.
  • No signs of ongoing or worsening intracranial bleeding develop.
  • The patient remains neurologically stable, as currently observed (clear consciousness, ECOG PS 1 on 2025-03-31).

3. When to Reintroduce Aspirin and/or Clopidogrel

• Platelet threshold:
  • Consider resuming only when PLT ≥50 ×10³/uL (preferably >80K if SDH present or resolved recently).
  • Persistent levels above this threshold should be confirmed over several days.
• Radiologic evidence of SDH resolution:
  • A repeat brain CT should demonstrate hematoma resolution or stable resorption before reintroducing agents with irreversible platelet inhibition.
• High ischemic risk:
  • In patients with recent stenting (especially <6 months) or recurrent vascular events, a multidisciplinary decision (cardiology, neurology, hematology) may justify earlier reintroduction with caution.
• Bridging approach:
  • For those with rising platelets but unresolved SDH, continued use of dipyridamole as a bridging strategy may be appropriate until full safety for aspirin/clopidogrel is established.

4. Antithrombotic Therapy (Anticoagulation)

• There is no indication for systemic anticoagulation at this point. No atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism, or mechanical valve is documented.
• Anticoagulation in the presence of chronic SDH and ITP with severe thrombocytopenia would be contraindicated unless life-saving or under extreme thrombotic risk.

5. Recommendations

• Do not use aspirin or clopidogrel until:
  • Platelet count is consistently ≥50–80 ×10³/uL.
  • Follow-up CT confirms resolution or radiologic stability of the subdural hematoma.
  • Patient remains free of bleeding symptoms.
  • Thrombotic risk is re-evaluated with cardiology input.
• Continue dipyridamole cautiously:
  • Given its reversible action and modest antiplatelet effect, it is the most acceptable agent in the interim.
  • Discontinue immediately if new neurological symptoms or any bleeding signs occur.
• Repeat brain CT should be scheduled within 1–2 weeks to assess SDH evolution.
• Follow platelet trend frequently (e.g., every 3–5 days) during steroid/danazol therapy to guide future decisions on antiplatelet strategy.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-29 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Dilatation of small bowel with transitional zone.
    • Sigmoid colon cancer. s/p T-colostomy.
    • Multiple liver metastasis.
    • Peritoneal metastasis.
    • Multiple lung metastasis.
  • Impression
    • Small bowel obstruction
    • Sigmoid colon cancer with liver, lung, and peritoneal metastasis
• 2025-03-29 CXR
  • Mass lesions in both lung fields
• 2025-03-19 KUB
  • Small bowel obstruction is suspected. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2025-02-02 CT - abodmen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • S/O colonostomy in right abdomen.
    • There are diffuse soft tissue tumors in the peritoneum and right abdominal wall, could be due to carcinomatosis and abdominal wall seeding(peristomy region).
    • There are diffuse multiple liver and lung tumors, suggesting liver and lung metastasis.
    • R/O left renal cyst.
  • Impression:
    • Diffuse liver, lung and peritoneal, peristomy abdominal wall carcnomatosis.
    • R/O left renal cyst.
• 2025-02-02 CXR
  • Diffuse bilateral lung tumors, r/o lung metastasis.
• 2025-01-22 CXR
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2025-01-09 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Non-specific bowel gas pattern projecting at LMQ abdomen is noted. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
  • Multiple lung metastases.
• 2025-01-04 CXR
  • S/P port-A insertion via right subclavian vein.
  • Diffuse bilateral lung tumors, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly.
• 2024-12-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Multiple tumors in bilateral lobes of liver, sized up to 4.93 cm. Most were hyperechoic with hypoechoic halo. Smooth liver surface and homogeneous echotexture in the non-tumor part of hepatic parenchyma.
    • Kidney:
      • Tiny cyst of 0.5 cm in LK
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors, compatible with hepatic metastasis
    • Renal cyst, LK
  • Suggestion:
    • Correlate with CT scan
• 2024-12-16 CT - abdomen
  • Without and with contrast Abdomen CT showed
    • a heterogeneous enhancing nodular lesion, about 16mm, in the left kidney.
    • multiple heterogeneous enhancing nodules in the liver and bilateral lung fields were noted.
    • a tumor, about 40mm, in the sigmoid colon with cancerous peritonitis and enlarged messentaric lymph nodes.
    • s/p colonostomy
  • IMP:
    • a sigmoid colon tumor and left renal tumor with cavernous perotonitis and multiple metastasis in the liver and bilateral lung fields.
• 2024-10-23 CXR
  • Multiple metastases on both lungs
• 2024-10-11 CXR
  • There are multiple nodular opacities projecting in both lung that are c/w metastases after correlate with CT.
• 2024-10-07 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • marginal spurs of L2 and L3 vertebral bodies
• 2024-10-07 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in right atrium
  • Multiple nodules/masses of variable sizes throughout both lungs due to metastasis.
  • Enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to supine position
• 2024-09-20 CXR
  • Nodular lesions are found at bilateral lung fields, lung mets is considered.
• 2024-09-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (92 - 25) / 92 = 72.83%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
• 2024-09-11 CXR
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2024-09-07 CT - abdomen
  • Indication:
    • Unspecified abdominal pain
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Low back pain
    • Other insomnia
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Diffuse nodular lesions with calcified dots at both lungs up to 4.94cm in largest dimension. Lung meta is considered.
    • Soft tissue mass at sigmoid colon is found measuring 5.14cm in largest dimension. Regional lymph nodes (n＝4) are found. Sigmoid colon cancer is considered.
    • s/p colostomy with its tip at RLQ.
    • Several low density lesions are found at both lobe of liver up to 3.95cm in largest dimension. Liver meta is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Sigmoid colon cancer with bilateral lung meta, liver meta.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-04-07 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 19.1 mL
• 2023-04-07 SONO - nephrology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11.2 x 6.2 cm
      • Cortex: 2.06 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.32 x 4.98 cm
      • Cortex: 1.66 cm

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-11 SOAP Medical Emergency He YaoCan
  • S
    • Triage Level: 3 Fever/Chills > Fever (appears ill) Self-reported onset of chills and fever in the middle of the night yesterday, and anal pain (has colorectal cancer)
    • 20240907 abd CT: Sigmoid colon cancer with bilateral lung meta, liver meta.
  • Preliminary impression
    • C18.7 Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • Prescription
    • Sintrix (ceftriaxone) 2000mg ST IVD
    • Sintrix (ceftriaxone) 2000mg QD IVD
    • naproxen 250mg 1# ST
    • NS 500mL ST IVD 120cc/hr
    • Acetamol (propacetamol) 1000mg ST IVD # propacetamol is a prodrug form of paracetamol (acetaminophen)
• 2024-09-09 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • O
    • CT in ER : S colon cancer with multiple liver, lung metastasis, and highly suspect small intestine adhesion.
  • A
    • S colon cacner s/p medical treatment in other H.
  • P
    • suggest paliative chemotherpay and segmental resection of S colon + maybe intesinte + close T loop colotomy if lung improve.
  • Prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# QID 14D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Lactul Syrup (lactulose 666mg/mL) 10mL BID 14D
• 2024-09-07 SOAP Medical Emergency Chen YunHao
  • S
    • Triage Level: 3 Abdominal Pain > Acute Central Moderate Pain (4-7) Abdominal pain, vomiting
    • abdominal cramping pain with postprandial vomiting
  • Preliminary impression
    • C18.7 Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • P
    • lower abdominal tenderness with mild rebounding pain –> arrange ABD CT
• 2024-09-04 SOAP Medical Emergency Jian YongQiang
  • S
    • Triage Level: 3 Abdominal Pain > Acute Central Moderate Pain (4-7) – Abdominal pain, vomiting, seeking medical attention >>> Self-reported cancer pain
    • severe abdominal pain and vomiting after meal this morning
  • Preliminary impression
    • C18.7 Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • Prescription
    • NS 500mL ST IVD
    • Tramtor (tramadol 100mg) ST IVD
• 2024-09-01 SOAP Medical Emergency Lin QingXiang
  • S
    • Triage Level: 3 Lower Extremity Pain > Acute Peripheral Severe Pain (8-10) Chief complaint: Buttock pain
    • intolerable abd pain due to malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon, tumor over anus
    • 2024-06-15 at Cardinal Tien Hospital
      • AdenoCA of sigmoid, with liver & lung mets
        • AJCC-8 cT1/2 N1b M1b, stage IVB
        • S/P T-loop colostomy and port-A insertion on 2023/05/01.
        • s/p chemotherapy with Panitumumab + FOLFOXIRI C1-C12 (2023/05/30~2024/02/26)
        • PD with lung mets and PR with liver mets by PET scan (2024/02/01) s/p chemotherapy with Panitumumab + FOLFOXIRI C13 on 2024/03/15
        • s/p left lung biopsy on 2024/03/18
        • s/p chemotherapy with Avastin + FOLFOXIRI C1-C2 (2024/05/11-2024/06/11)
      • BPH
      • Seizure (car accident on 17 years old)
  • Preliminary impression
    • M54.5 Low back pain
  • Prescription
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 3D if insomnia
    • morphine 5mg ST IM
    • Tramtor (tramadol 100mg) ST IM
• 2024-08-29 SOAP Anesthesia Shi RuiTing
  • S
    • colon Ca, tumor over anus, and lower abdomen pain.
    • severe pain about VAS10 while breakthrough pain.
  • O
    • baseline pain not under control
    • severe breakthrough pain 3 times/days
    • Now under tramacet 1 tab/Q8H
    • VAS: 10 -> 6 after oral medication.
  • A/P
    • Medication adjustment.
    • suggest back to Cardinal Tien Hospital for pain management.
  • Prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 2# Q8H 7D
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2024-08-27 SOAP Medical Emergency Shi ShuYu
  • S
    • Triage Level: 3 Abdominal Pain > Blood pressure or heart rate deviates from patient’s baseline, but hemodynamically stable – Self-reported end-stage colorectal cancer, presenting with pain and seeking analgesia.
    • CC: intolerable abd pain due to malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Deny any survey, because he is going to Cardinal Tien Hospital for following treatment
    • VAS: 10
  • Preliminary impression
    • C18.7 Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • Prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 3D
    • Tramtor (tramadol 100mg) ST IM
• 2024-08-16 SOAP Medical Emergency Hu YuHui
  • S:
    • Triaging Level: 2 Abdominal Pain > Acute Central Severe Pain (8-10) Abdominal Pain, Rigid Abdomen, NSAID Allergy
    • no vomit, no dairrhea, had soft stool in ostomy bag.
    • hx of colon cancer, stage 4 , s/p colonostomy.
    • last admission in 2024/06 at Cardinal Tien Hospital:
      • AdenoCA of sigmoid, with liver & lung met
    • CT in 2024/05:
      • Consistent with sigmoid colon tumor with peripheral metastatic, LAPs (lymphadenopathies)
      • Multiple metastases in bilateral lungs, liver, LLQ and along left, paracol ic gutter
  • Preliminary impression
    • R10.9 Unspecified abdominal pain
  • Prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ8H 4D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 4D
    • NS 500mL ST IVD 120cc/hr
    • Tramtor (tramadol 100mg) ST IVD in NS 20mL 20min

[consultation]

• 2024-12-26 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • This a 50 years old man who has the history of:
      • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid, with liver, lung metastasis, AJCC-8 cT1/2 N1b M1b, stage IVB, status post (S/P T-loop colostomy, port-A insertion on 2023/05/01, s/p chemotherapy with Panitumumab/ FOLFOXIRI x13 (2023/05/30 ~ 2024/03/15), s/p left lung biopsy on 2024/03/18, s/p chemotherapy with Avastin/ FOLFOXIRI (2024/05/11~) at Cardinal Tien Hospital. Then, he was transerred to our hospital for chemotherapy.
      • Abdomen CT (2024/12/16) revealed: a sigmoid colon tumor and left renal tumor with cavernous perotonitis and multiple metastasis in the liver and bilateral lung fields, and chemotherapy with FOLFOXIRI on 2024/12/19.
      • The pain control with Morphine plus Tramacet, Morphine 5mg PRNQ6H. Fentanyl 50mcg 1patch Q3D. An Advance Directive for Palliative Care has been signed. We need your help for combine hospice care, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • During my visit, the patient was lying in bed, and no one stood by his side. His level of consciousness was clear, and his ECOG score was 2. I explained the hospice care plan to him, and he understood. I will arrange combined hospice care for the patient and give my suggestions about pain control. Thank you for your consultation.
    • Indication: Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid, with liver, lung metastasis, AJCC-8 cT1/2 N1b M1b, stage IVB
    • Plan: Hospice combined care
    • Suggestion (Primary Concern: Anal Pain)
      • The patient reports experiencing anal pain due to straining during urination and defecation. In addition to the current use of lactulose, it is recommended to add stool softeners to reduce straining. Suggested medications include:
        • Sennoside: 2 tablets at bedtime (HS)
          
        • Magnesium Oxide (MgO): 1 tablet three times daily (TID), adjusting based on bowel movements. If diarrhea occurs, discontinue MgO.
          
      • Consider trialing “Posuline Suppository (宜痔平栓劑)” to evaluate its effectiveness. Rationale: This contains a local anesthetic, which may help alleviate cancer-related wound pain.
        
      • Current pain management includes:
        • Fentanyl: 50 mcg/h patch, 1 patch every 3 days (Q3D)
          
        • Morphine (15 mg): 1 tablet every 6 hours (Q6H)
          
        • Tramacet: 1 tablet four times daily (QID)
          
        • Morphine (5 mg): as needed (PRN), up to once every 6 hours (Q6H).
          
      • The patient reports 2-3 episodes of breakthrough pain daily requiring injections.
        
      • Recommended Adjustments:
        • Maintain Fentanyl: 50 mcg/h patch, 1 patch Q3D
          
        • Adjust Morphine (15 mg): Increase from 1 tablet Q6H to 1 tablet every 4 hours (Q4H)
          
        • Adjust Morphine (5 mg PRN): Allow PRN use every 4 hours (Q4H) instead of Q6H
          
        • Discontinue Tramacet
          
        • Add Mobic (Meloxicam): 1 tablet once daily (QD).
• 2024-11-18 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • for rectal protusion evaluation or further exam/treatment
    • This is a 50 years old male patient that ever visited your OPD for colon-rectal cancer, who was adimitted under the impression of rectal cancer with fever, abdomen pain and diarrhea.
    • He is currently under empirical antibiotics Flumarin and his conscious was clear (once fever episode at home).
    • We have noticed a imflammatory protusion and erosion with littel pus discahrge (images have been uploaded), which caused anus pain for 4~5 days.
    • We would like to consult you for for rectal protusion evaluation, further sigmiodscopy/exam/treatment or other suggestion/opnions.
    • Appreciate your time and reply.
  • A
    • Anal pain for days.
    • DRE: mixe dhemorrhoids with swellling and anal fissure, no abscess now.
    • P: oral pain killer + alcos anal use frist
• 2024-11-18 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Hospitalized cancer patient with a suicide ideation score ≥ 2.
  • A
    • Impression:
      • Other depressive disorder due to medical condition
      • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid, with liver, lung metastasis, AJCC-8 cT1/2 N1b M1b, stage IVB
    • S/O:
      • The 50 year old man was consulted for death ideation. At visiting, the patient denied depressive mood or suicidal ideation, but irritable mood and death ideation if pain surged.
      • MSE: kempt, alert, attentive, disphoric, fluent relevant/coherent, concerned about intolerable pain, death ideation due to pain, fatigue
    • Plan:
      • adequate pain control
      • Cymbalta 30mg 1tab QD
      • arrange PSY OPD follow-up after discharge
• 2024-09-13 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • We need your help for radiotherapy evaluation for pain control. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S:
      • For radiotherapy due to sigmoid colon cancer with pain over pelvic area and bloody discharge.
        • PI (according to medical record): The patient has the history of 1). Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid, with liver, lung metastasis, AJCC-8 cT1/2 N1b M1b, stage IVB, status post (S/P T-loop colostomy, port-A insertion on 112/05/01, s/p chemotherapy with Panitumumab/ FOLFOXIRI *13 (2023/05/30~2024/03/15), s/p left lung biopsy on 2024/03/18, s/p chemotherapy with Avastin/ FOLFOXIRI (2024/05/11~) at 耕莘醫院, 2). According to the patient’s describe, he suffered from fever, and chillness noted at night time on 2024/9/10, nausea with vomiting, and pain above anal area for 1 week. Thus, he was sent to our ER for help. Abdomen CT was done on 2024/9/7, revealed: sigmoid colon cancer with bilateral lung, liver metastasis, T3N2M1, Stage IV, and last chemotherapy on 2024/9/2 (C4) at 耕莘醫院. Consulted for pain control.
        • Family history: (-)
        • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (quit); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (quit).
        • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
        • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O:
      • ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; abdomen: a colostomy.
      • The following were according to medical record:
      • Whole body PET (2024/02/01): malignant tumor in sigmoid colon with bilateral lungs (progressive), liver (regressive), and superior rectal LN metastases; rcT2N1M1b, rc-stage IVB.
      • Chest CT scan (2024/05/09): Multiple metastases in bilateral lungs, and liver.
      • Abdomen CT (2024/05/09): Consistent with sigmoid colon tumor with peripheral metastatic LAPs. Multiple metastases in bilateral lungs, liver, LLQ and along left paracolic gutter.
      • Chest CT (2024/09/06): Multiple metastases in bilateral lungs, and liver, they show progression.
      • CT csan of abdomen (2024-09-07): Sigmoid colon cancer with bilateral lung meta, liver meta; stage T3N2M1.
      • CXR (2024-09-11): S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion. Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
    • A:
      • Sigmoid colon cancer with multiple including lung and lver metastases, AJCC 8 stage cT1/2 N1b M1b, stage IVB, s/p chemotherapy.
    • P:
      • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: sigmoid colon cancer wth pain over pelvic area
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: sigmoid colon tumor and peripheral involved area
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the sigmoid colon tumor and peripheral involved area
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his son. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1330, 2024-09-18 (if the applied medical record including pathology report available).

[MultiTeam]

• 2025-01-15 Psychosocial Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2025-01-12
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Other: Cancer inpatient with a Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS) score ≥ 10.
    
  • Conclusion:
    • Subjective (S):
      • On 2025/01/14, during the visit, the patient expressed no suicidal thoughts but mentioned feeling as though they were simply “waiting (to die).” He reported a low mood and frequent irritability, not due to pain (which has improved). He felt frustration with family dynamics, saying family members “lack urgency.” The patient mentioned discussions with doctors about palliative care and his own proactive arrangements for end-of-life matters, including spending TWD 130,000 to avoid being deceived later.
      • He attributed family tensions to overly indulgent parenting by their mother. Specific concerns included:
        • His eldest son, who was entrusted with the family auto repair shop but abandoned it to work as a driver.
          
        • His second son, who was apprenticed by a friend but quit his job earning TWD 40,000–50,000 per month due to dissatisfaction.
          
        • His 2nd daughter-in-law’s comments about health complications (e.g., “white and red blood cells fighting each other”) requiring hospitalization, and suggestions that the patient could financially support this.
          
      • The patient stated he has already arranged financial matters to ease his wife’s burden, ensuring she won’t struggle. His mother has patient’s siblings to assist her. He reflected on his close relationship with his passed-away father, who had always supported them, including financially funding the patient’s first attempt to establish an auto repair shop (which was unsuccessful). For the second attempt, he relied on self-earned savings through community savings groups. He emphasized his deep concern over gambling issues and mentioned that while he had communicated these matters to his children, they were uncertain whether his sons had truly understood.
        
    • Objective (O):
      • Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023-05, with liver and lung metastases. Underwent bypass surgery followed by chemotherapy. Transferred to this hospital in 2024-09, where a family meeting on 2024/09/13 resulted in the signing of an advance directive for palliative care.
      • Admitted on 2025/01/04 for dyspnea. On 2025/01/12, BSRS score was 10 (moderate distress).
        
    • Intervention (I):
      • Affirmed the patient’s optimism and preparedness.
      • Reviewed the parent-child (the patient’s father and him) relationship and encouraged the patient to share life experiences.
    • Assessment/Plan (AP):
      • The advance directive has been signed, and chemotherapy continues.
      • The patient has made arrangements for end-of-life matters but remains concerned about the future prospects of his sons, with frequent conflicts.
      • The patient hopes for more care and attention from his family.
      • The timing for discussing prognosis with family members may need to be considered.
        
  • Counseling Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
    
  • Reply Date: 2025-01-15 10:19
    
  • Physician Reply:
    • 2025/01/15 10:41 He JingLiang: Noted.
• 2015-01-14 Social Work Services
  • Consultation Date: 2025-01-12
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Inpatient with a Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS) score ≥ 10.
    
  • Case Status: Closed after a single session.
    
  • Report Date: 2025-01-13 17:49
    
  • Prepared by: Jiang PinXuan
  • Family Background
    • The patient was diagnosed with colorectal adenocarcinoma with liver and lung metastases approximately two years ago at Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital. Chemotherapy was performed there until the patient sought care at this hospital in 2024-08 via the emergency department. Following an initial evaluation by Dr. Lv ZongRu in the Colorectal Surgery Department, the patient continued treatment at this hospital.
      
    • The 50-year-old patient is married with two sons. Due to lung metastases, the patient experiences breathlessness when climbing stairs and resides with his mother in a ground-floor apartment. The patient’s wife and sons live on the fourth floor of the same building. Two years ago, the patient closed his auto repair business to pay off debts incurred by their eldest son. Currently, the patient relies on cancer and medical insurance to cover medical and living expenses.
      
    • The patient is enrolled in labor insurance, two cancer insurance policies, and lifetime medical insurance, which provide a daily allowance for hospitalization (NTD 6,000, including three days of home care) and outpatient care (TWD 2,000 daily). Therefore, the patient currently has no financial concerns.
      
    • The patient’s wife, aged 51, works as a receptionist. Their eldest son, aged 28, is unmarried, while their younger son, aged 26, is married.
      
    • The patient’s mother is widowed and has one son and one daughter (the patient being the elder child). All family members are aware of the patient’s medical condition.
      
    • The patient has a nephew who inherited the resources (mechanics and workshop) from the patient’s former auto repair shop.
      
  • Primary Issues
    • Emotional Problems
      • Details: Anger and irritability due to illness-related discomfort.
        
  • Intervention:
    • Emotional Counseling
      • Plan Description (2025-01-13): A social worker visited the patient’s room and found the patient watching videos on his phone, while his wife had just left the room. The patient explained that he had completed the mood assessment hemself and admitted to being naturally irritable. His physical discomfort further exacerbated his mood. The patient shared stories of advocating for nurses during hospitalization and recounted minor incidents that occurred.
      • At present, the patient appears emotionally stable and is able to regulate his mood by conversing with his wife and others.
        
    • The social worker provided the aforementioned services and noted that additional needs should be referred for further evaluation.
      
  • Physician Reply:
    • 2025/01/14 07:50 He JingLiang: Noted.

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-07 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4070mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-05 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 210mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-08 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 610mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4250mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-11 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 610mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-16 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-31

Problem 1. Metastatic Sigmoid Colon Adenocarcinoma with Disease Progression

• Objective
  • Tumor progression
    • 2025-03-29 CT: Progressive multiple liver, lung, and peritoneal metastases, new small bowel obstruction noted.
    • 2025-03-29 CXR: Persistent bilateral lung masses.
  • Tumor markers
    • CEA elevated at 497.1 ng/mL and CA19-9 at 168.25 U/mL on 2025-02-21, supporting progression.
  • Chemotherapy history
    • Continued FOLFOXIRI (20% dose-reduced) on 2025-02-05 and 2025-03-07.
    • Previously treated with Panitumumab + FOLFOXIRI, then Avastin + FOLFOXIRI, indicating multi-line exposure
• Assessment
  • Disease is progressive despite ongoing later-line FOLFOXIRI chemotherapy
    
  • Emergence of bowel obstruction and persistent high tumor burden implies refractory stage IV disease
    
  • Patient remains ECOG 2, but rising CRP (10.0 mg/dL on 2025-03-29) indicates tumor-related inflammation or complication.
• Recommendation
  • Continue palliative strategy, reassess appropriateness of further cytotoxic chemotherapy
    
  • Discuss best supportive care or hospice transition with patient and family
    
  • Optimize symptom control (see Problem 2)
    
  • Consider parenteral nutrition/hydration support if obstructive symptoms worsen

Problem 2. Cancer-Related Pain and Symptom Management

• Objective
  • Pain medications as of 2025-03-31:
    • Fentanyl patch 50 mcg/h Q3D, Morphine 15 mg Q4H + PRN, Painkyl (fentanyl buccal 200 mcg PRN)
    • Adjuncts: Alprazolam HS, Symproic (naldemedine), Laxatives (MgO, Sennoside, Lactulose, Bisacodyl)
      
  • Vital signs: Stable but mild tachycardia (HR 108 bpm), BP 119/75 mmHg, T 36.3°C, SpO₂ 94% on 2025-03-31
• Assessment
  • Patient is experiencing chronic pain with breakthrough episodes—requiring both baseline opioid (Fentanyl patch) and rescue doses (Morphine, fentanyl buccal)
    
  • Opioid-related constipation anticipated and managed proactively with multiple laxatives
    
  • No evidence of respiratory depression or hemodynamic instability at this time
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current opioid strategy
    
  • Monitor for opioid side effects (delirium, respiratory suppression, constipation, myoclonus)
    
  • Consider rotating to methadone if escalating opioid requirements or neurotoxicity occurs
    
  • Reinforce combined hospice care support for pain and psychosocial needs

Problem 3. Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)

• Objective
  • 2025-03-29 CT: Dilated small bowel with transition zone, indicating mechanical SBO.
  • 2025-03-19 KUB: Suspicion of SBO, corroborated by clinical symptoms.
  • No vomiting or electrolyte derangement documented as of latest review
• Assessment
  • SBO is likely malignant, due to peritoneal carcinomatosis or post-chemotherapy adhesion
    
  • Patient still tolerating oral meds; no clinical signs of sepsis or profound electrolyte imbalance
    
  • Conservative approach reasonable at this stage given advanced disease
• Recommendation
  • Continue conservative SBO management: NPO or light diet, IV hydration, prokinetics (if tolerated), pain control
    
  • Monitor for signs of complete obstruction or ischemia (persistent vomiting, peritonitis, worsening vitals)
    
  • Consider NG decompression only if symptomatic relief is needed
    
  • Discuss prognosis and treatment limits with patient/family

Problem 4. Myelosuppression and Prior Neutropenia

• Objective
  • WBC trends:
    • 2025-01-04: WBC 1.63 ×10³/uL, Neutrophil 33.1% → ANC ~0.54 ×10³/uL = Grade 3 neutropenia
    • G-CSF administered on 2025-01-04
      
    • Recovery noted: WBC 3.06–9.52 ×10³/uL, Neutrophils >60% from 2025-03-06 to 2025-03-29
      
  • No febrile neutropenia or sepsis reported
• Assessment
  • Prior neutropenia resolved post G-CSF and chemotherapy interval
    
  • Current counts adequate to support chemotherapy if desired
    
  • Still at risk of recurrent cytopenias given ongoing FOLFOXIRI
• Recommendation
  • Continue to monitor CBC closely before each cycle
    
  • Re-dose G-CSF prophylactically if ANC falls again <1.0 ×10³/uL
    
  • Educate for infection precautions (masking, hand hygiene, prompt reporting)

Problem 5. Nutritional and Functional Decline

• Objective
  • Weight loss (2025-03-30 62.9 kg, 2025-03-04 72.6 kg), reported issues include recurrent bowel obstruction, fatigue, reduced intake
    
  • Albumin ranged 3.5–4.3 g/dL, stable but borderline (2025-02-10 to 2025-03-26)
  • Declining hematologic parameters (HGB ~10–11 g/dL)
    
  • Reports of fatigue, emotional burden, family tension (see prior Psychosocial notes)
• Assessment
  • Despite stable labs, ongoing disease burden, functional decline, emotional exhaustion are evident
    
  • Still maintaining ECOG 2, but risks drifting toward ECOG 3
• Recommendation
  • Consider dietitian referral for soft/obstruction-adapted meal planning
    
  • Screen regularly for sarcopenia and cachexia
    
  • Continue psychosocial support, reassess family meeting needs
    
  • Begin discussions about transition to hospice-only focus if further decline or chemotherapy cessation is decided

2025-01-15

[Summary]

The patient is a 50-year-old male with a history of sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma (diagnosed in 2023-05) and metastases to the liver and lungs. His clinical course has been complicated by disease progression despite multiple chemotherapy regimens, including Panitumumab + FOLFOXIRI, Avastin + FOLFOXIRI, and palliative treatments such as radiotherapy. The patient also suffers from breakthrough cancer pain, managed with a multimodal analgesic regimen, and has signed an advance directive for palliative care.

Recent data (2025-01-15) indicate the patient is receiving FOLFOXIRI with dose reductions and shows mild anemia, stable renal function, and well-compensated liver function. There are indications of cancer progression (e.g., metastases to liver and lungs). He reports psychosocial distress related to family dynamics and unresolved financial and personal concerns.

[Problems]

Problem #1: Cancer Progression (Colorectal Cancer with Metastases)

• Objective
  • History of metastatic sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma with multiple metastases (liver, lungs, and peritoneum), documented via CT on 2024-09-07, 2024-12-16, and subsequent radiological assessments showing progression (e.g., 2024-10-11).
    
  • Histological confirmation (2023-05-01; s/p left lung biopsy 2024-03-18).
    
  • Persistent imaging findings: Diffuse metastases in the lungs, liver, and a renal mass (e.g., CT 2024-12-16).
• Assessment
  • The patient’s disease is progressing despite systemic chemotherapy with FOLFOXIRI and targeted agents. Imaging and clinical examination show ongoing metastasis. Symptoms, including breakthrough pain, indicate active disease burden.
    
  • Stable ECOG status (2 on 2025-01-12) suggests a declining but functional performance.
• Recommendations
  • Continue palliative chemotherapy (FOLFOXIRI) as long as the patient can tolerate it, reassessing after every 2 cycles.
    
  • Consider liquid biopsy or re-biopsy for actionable mutations to evaluate later-line or experimental therapies.
  • Optimize palliative care: Evaluate whether additional radiation therapy can palliate pelvic pain or specific metastatic sites.
    
  • Schedule periodic imaging (e.g., CT abdomen/chest every 6–8 weeks) to monitor progression.

Problem #2: Cancer Pain (Breakthrough and Chronic)

• Objective
  • Severe pain episodes reported, requiring Morphine and Fentanyl patches (e.g., 2025-01-12 Psychosocial oncology notes). Breakthrough pain occurs 2–3 times/day.
    
  • History of adjusted analgesic regimens (e.g., Tramadol, Meloxicam, Lactulose for side-effect management) with suboptimal results.
• Assessment
  • Pain is inadequately controlled, suggesting a need for more aggressive management. Side effects of opioids (e.g., constipation) are being mitigated but remain a burden.
    
  • Psychosocial stress exacerbates perceived pain intensity.
• Recommendations
  • Transition to higher-dose Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (fentanyl) or add a continuous Morphine PCA pump if oral and patch regimens are insufficient.
    
  • Explore adjuvant therapy with Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for neuropathic pain and mood improvement.
    
  • Increase frequency of psychosocial support to address emotional contributors to pain perception.

Problem #3: Mild Anemia (not posted)

• Objective
  • 2025-01-15 CBC: Hemoglobin (11.4 g/dL), HCT (35.3%), and RBC (3.75 x10^6/uL).
    
  • Previous trend: Persistent mild anemia over the past months (e.g., 9.6 g/dL on 2024-12-30).
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial etiology: Chronic disease anemia (malignancy-related), chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, and potential iron deficiency.
    
  • No significant acute changes in anemia severity indicate stability.
• Recommendations
  • Test for serum iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and vitamin B12/folate to identify treatable causes of anemia.
    
  • Initiate iron supplementation if iron deficiency is confirmed.
    
  • Continue monitoring CBC weekly during chemotherapy cycles.

Problem #4: Electrolyte Imbalance (not posted)

• Objective
  • 2025-01-15 Electrolytes: K = 3.6 mmol/L, Na = 136 mmol/L, Ca = 2.22 mmol/L.
    
  • Historical trends: Hypokalemia (K = 3.2 mmol/L on 2024-09-07), corrected with supplements.
• Assessment
  • Current electrolyte levels are within acceptable ranges.
    
  • Hypokalemia was previously identified and corrected with Potassium Chloride (KCl). Continued monitoring required.
• Recommendations
  • Continue oral potassium supplements (if needed) and monitor serum electrolytes weekly during chemotherapy.
    
  • Encourage adequate oral intake to prevent recurrent hypokalemia.

Problem #5: Psychosocial Distress (not posted)

• Objective
  • Recent psychosocial oncology assessment (2025-01-14) highlighted frustration with family dynamics and emotional distress due to strained familial relationships.
    
  • BSRS score of 10 (2025-01-12).
• Assessment
  • Psychosocial stress is a significant contributor to the patient’s overall well-being. The patient is proactive but faces unresolved familial and financial tensions.
• Recommendations
  • Regular counseling through psychosocial oncology services.
    
  • Consider family therapy sessions to address interpersonal conflicts.
    
  • Continue follow-up with Psychosomatic Medicine, adjusting antidepressant therapy as needed.

Problem #6: Neutropenia (resolved)

• Objective
  • 2025-01-04 CBC: WBC = 1.12 x10³/μL, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is calculated as follows:
    • ANC = WBC x (% Neutrophils + % Bands)
      
    • ANC = 1.12 x (28.7% + 0%) = 0.321 x10³/μL (321/μL), indicating Grade 4 neutropenia (ANC < 500/μL).
      
  • G-CSF (Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor) was administered on 2025-01-04 as a response to severe neutropenia.
    
  • Subsequent WBC recovery:
    • 2025-01-09: WBC = 4.42 x10³/μL, ANC = 58.9% x 4.42 = 2.6 x10³/μL, indicating recovery to normal levels.
      
    • 2025-01-13: WBC = 4.18 x10³/μL, ANC = 69.1% x 4.18 = 2.9 x10³/μL, suggesting sustained recovery.
• Assessment
  • The severe neutropenia was likely chemotherapy-induced, as the patient received FOLFOXIRI on 2024-12-30, which commonly suppresses bone marrow.
    
  • The administration of G-CSF on 2025-01-04 was effective, leading to normalization of ANC by 2025-01-09 and sustained recovery by 2025-01-13.
    
  • Neutropenia increases the risk of infection, which is concerning given the patient’s metastatic disease and ongoing chemotherapy. However, no febrile neutropenia or overt signs of infection were documented during the episode.
• Recommendations
  • Prophylactic Measures:
    • Administer G-CSF prophylactically after each cycle of FOLFOXIRI to prevent recurrence of Grade 4 neutropenia. Common regimens include Filgrastim (G-CSF) starting 24 hours post-chemotherapy for 5–7 days or Pegfilgrastim (long-acting G-CSF) once per cycle.
      
    • Monitor CBC closely (e.g., on Day 7–10 post-chemotherapy) to assess early signs of neutropenia.
      
  • Dose Adjustment:
    • Consider reducing FOLFOXIRI intensity further if neutropenia recurs despite prophylactic G-CSF, as the current regimen is already at an 80% dose intensity.
      
  • Infection Prophylaxis:
    • Reinforce infection prevention strategies, including the use of antibiotics (e.g., fluoroquinolones) during periods of severe neutropenia if febrile neutropenia risk is high.
      
    • Educate the patient to seek immediate medical attention if fever or infection symptoms occur.
      
  • Follow-Up Labs:
    • Repeat CBC on Day 7 post-next chemotherapy cycle to evaluate early marrow suppression.

2024-09-12

[palliative care approach for metastatic colon cancer]

The patient’s medical seeking behavior reflects a pattern of frequent visits to emergency care due to severe symptoms related to advanced sigmoid colon cancer with liver and lung metastases. The patient presents with symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, breakthrough cancer pain, and infection-related concerns, often prompting visits to emergency departments.

The patient appears to seek medical attention primarily when experiencing acute or intolerable symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain (often rated as 8-10 on the VAS scale), breakthrough pain, or gastrointestinal complications (vomiting, cramping). These symptoms often align with cancer progression or complications from treatments.

In multiple instances, the patient self-reports worsening pain or new symptoms, such as fever, chills, or abdominal rigidity, indicating a tendency to seek help when experiencing significant discomfort rather than routine monitoring. Additionally, there are frequent prescriptions of pain medications (tramadol, acetaminophen, and morphine), indicating a need for continuous pain management.

The patient, a 50-year-old male with stage IV sigmoid colon cancer and metastases to the lungs and liver, has been experiencing ongoing symptoms and complications requiring frequent hospital visits for treatment and symptom management. His condition has progressed over recent months, with recurrent abdominal pain, vomiting, and severe breakthrough pain prompting multiple admissions to emergency care.

Recent Diagnoses:

• Sigmoid colon cancer (C18.7) with bilateral lung and liver metastases.
• Complications: Likely small intestine adhesion, severe abdominal pain, and recurrent breakthrough cancer pain (VAS 10).
• Infection concerns: The patient has had multiple occurrences of fever and infection, leading to antibiotic treatment.

Recent Imaging

• 2024-09-07 Abdomen CT: Revealed sigmoid colon cancer with metastases to the lungs and liver, and suspected small intestine adhesion.

Recent Treatment & Medications:

• Chemotherapy: The patient has been treated with Panitumumab + FOLFOXIRI followed by Avastin + FOLFOXIRI, but continued disease progression is noted with lung metastases.
• Pain Management: The patient has required frequent adjustments to pain control with medications such as tramadol, acetaminophen, and morphine due to severe baseline and breakthrough pain.
• Antibiotics: Sintrix (ceftriaxone) has been administered for infection control, with additional supportive care including IV fluids and antiemetics.

Management Plan may include:

• Palliative Chemotherapy: Further palliative treatment is recommended, potentially including segmental resection of the sigmoid colon if the patient’s lung condition improves.
• Pain Control: Continue pain management with adjustments to medication based on VAS scores and breakthrough pain episodes.

Oral Const-K is being used for potassium supplementation, Sintrix (ceftriaxone) for suspected infection, Lactul (lactulose), Through (sennoside), and Bisadyl (bisacodyl) for constipation, and morphine and Tramacet for pain control. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-09-11 K (Potassium) 3.2 mmol/L
• 2024-09-11 CRP 11.4 mg/dL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-28 MRI - T-spine
  • Without- and with-contrast MRI of thoracic spine
    • An epidual spindle-shpaed lesion with heterogeneous T1-hypointensity, heterogeneous T2-hyperintensity and vivid enhancement at doral aspect at T5-6 leves, protruding a little into bialteral C5-6 neuroforamina, without obvious mass effect on dural sac. D/D: meningioma, angiolipoma.
    • No intramedullary lesion.
  • IMP:
    • Dorsal epidural lesion at T5-6 levels. D/D: meningioma, angiolipoma. Suggest regular follow-up.
• 2025-02-25 MRI - L-spine
  • Thoraco-lumbar spine MRI without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • No obvious fracture or dislocation.
    • There is no evidence of spondylolisthesis or subluxation..
    • Normal cord size and signal intensity.
    • Bulged and dehydrated discs seen as low signal intensity on T2WI with mild ventral dural sac compression.
    • Presence of a small bright up spot seen on T2WI in the posterior aspect of the intervertebral disc indicating Tear of the posterior annulus fibrosus.
    • A homogenous enhancing spindle like lesion at posterior thoracic spine, at T5-6 level, with minimal spinal cord compression, a meningioma? suggest follow up.
  • IMP:
    • Bulged and dehydrated discs at L2/3, L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 with posterior annulus tears.
    • Posterior intraspinal spindle like lesion, at T5-6, r/o meningioma or metastasis? suggest follow up.
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.719 gms/cm2, about 1.2 SD below the peak bone mass (85%) and 0.3 SD below the mean of age-matched people (95%).
    • Impression: Osteopenia
• 2024-08-21 Ultrasound-guided injection - pain management
  • Rt Knee genicular nerve block
    • Petella was identified under ultrasound.
    • Needle tip was placed towards medial and lateral side of femoral bone above petella, and midline below petella.
    • 2 ml of mixture (1ml D50W + 1ml 2% Xylocaine + 4ml N/S) was injected.
  • Bil. Sacroiliac joint intraarticular injection
    • Rt Sacroiliac joint was identified on ultrasound.
    • Needle tip was inserted into Rt sacroiliac joint.
    • Same procedure were performed over Lt side.
    • 1ml D50W + 1ml 2% Xylocaine + 3ml N/S was injected.
• 2024-08-20 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Finding:
    • RRIV: normal R-R variation as rest or deep respiration
    • SSR: normal response over bilateral upper and lower limbs
  • Conclusion:
    • The RRIV and SSR study suggested normal findings.
    • Please correlate with clinical features.
• 2024-08-07 MRI - L-spine
  • Without-contrast multiplanar spine MRI
    • normal bone alignment of the spine
    • high SI change on STIR in the interspinatus process regions at the L3-4 and L4-5.
    • Several small cysts in the sacral spinal canal were noted.
    • decreased disc spaces in the L2/3, L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1 discs; focal high SI change on T2WI in the posterior aspects of the L2/3, L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1 discs. Herniated disc in the L5/S1 disc caused mild anterior indentation on the L5-S1 thecal sac.
    • degenerative change at the middle and lower L-spine facet joints.
  • IMP:
    • high SI change on STIR in the interspinatus process regions at the L3-4 and L4-5.
    • herniated disc in the L5/S1 disc
    • annulus tears in the L2/3, L3/4 and L4/5 discs.
• 2024-08-07 Ultrasound-guided injection - pain management
  • Knee genicular nerve block
    • Petella was identified under ultrasound.
    • Needle tip was placed towards medial and lateral side of femoral bone above petella, and medial side below petella.
    • 2 ml of mixture (1ml D50W + 1ml 2% Xylocaine + 4ml N/S) was injected on each site.
• 2024-07-23 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Finding
    • MNCV: delayed CMAPs onset latency of bilateral median, bilateral ulnar and right peroneal nerves; slow motor conduction velocity of bilateral median and ulnar nerves
    • SNCV: delayed SNAPs onset latency of right median, bilateral ulnar and sural nerves; slow sensory conduction velocity of all exam nerves
    • F-wave: delayed responses of bilateral peroneal and left tibial nerve
    • H-reflex: delayed responses of bilateral lower limb.
    • Thermal quantitative sensory test showed abnormal cold threshold in right lower limb.
  • Conclusion
    • This NCV study suggested bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy, bilateral median distal neuropathy and bilateral ulnar neuropathy across elbow.
    • Thermal quantitative sensory test suggested small fiber neuropathy.
    • Please correlate with clinical features.
• 2024-07-16 Tc-99m MDP three phase bone scan
  • Mildly increased blood pool to bilateral knees and increased bone uptake in bilateral patellae. Inflammatory process involving bilateral patellae may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased bone uptake in the lower L-spine, sacrum and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative spine disease may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and increased bone uptake in the left tibial tuberosity. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased bone uptake in bilateral shoulders, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions and hips, compatible with joint lesion such as arthritis.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-04 ~ 2024-08-25 POMR Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Complex regional pain syndrome of lower limb, bilateral
    • Herniated disc in the 5th lumbar/1st sacral disc with radiculopathy, bilateral lumbosacral region
    • Bilateral median distal neuropathy
    • Bilateral ulnar neuropathy across elbow
    • Small fiber neuropathy
    • Adrenocortical insufficiency
    • Spondylolisthesis, cervical 4th~5th
    • Reflux esophagitis, Los Angeles classification grade A and superficial gastritis
  • CC
    • Severe lower back pain with VAS 7~8, both lower limbs weakness with unable to squat for half year, the symptoms deterioration in recent days.
    • VAS 8 on arrival.
  • Present illness history
    • This 45-year-old woman with softball player in young has had secondary adrenal insufficiency, complex regional pain syndrome, chronic headache, reflux esophagitis LA classification grade A under medication treatment at our metabolism clinic and gastroenterology clinic follow-up, left knee patella subluxation post realignment surgery in 2014, left knee arthroscopic synovectomy and debridement and patella lateral release on 2016/08/13, removal of left knee screws on 2024/01/15, right knee patella subluxation with stiffness post realignment surgery in 2015, right knee arthroscopic synovectomy and debridement + patella lateral release on 2018/07/11, removal of right knee screws on 2022/01/06, complex regional pain syndrome post joint prolotherapy, cutaneous nerve block, and intraarticular steroid injection in 2022/07.
    • She suffered from severe lower back throbbing pain when supine position and stabbing pain when activity with difficulty getting up for half year, no radiation pain, but accompanied with limited movement and unable to squat, weakness when going up and down stairs, and unable to stand on one foot with right foot. She also complained with 1st, 2nd, 3rd finger of both hand tips turn white with right 2nd, 3rd finger tip numbness for half year. She had left knee discomfort with shock-like sensation and night pain.
    • She visited to our neurology clinic which NCV study suggested bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy, bilateral median distal neuropathy and bilateral ulnar neuropathy across elbow, thermal quantitative sensory test suggested small fiber neuropathy. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug was administered. But the symptoms did not improved. Physical examination found bilateral SLRT, left hip and right SI joint tenderness, and medial aspect of right thigh lower half tenderness. There was no trauma, no traffic or falling accident, no headache, no cough, no chest tightness, no nausea/vomiting, no abdominal pain, no voiding pain or difficulty. Neither no TOCC was noted.
    • She was admitted on 2024/08/04 for further management and pain control under the diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This is a 45-year-old woman with secondary adrenal insufficieny, complex regional pain syndrome, chronic headache, and GERD. Due to severe lower back pain with VAS 7~8, both lower limbs weakness with unable to squat for half year, and the symptoms deterioration in recent days, the patient is admitted for further management.
    • After admission, we checked the laboratory data including ANA, RF, anti-ENA(SSA/SSB) for polyneuropathy which disclosed negative. We checked L-spine x-ray, Bilateral knee, C-spine x-ray, MRI of L-spine which revealed high SI change on STIR in the interspinatus process regions at the L3-4 and L4-5.
    • We consulted anesthesiologist who suggested to arrange right knee genicular nerve block on 2024/08/07 for CRPS over right knee. We prescribed Hydrocortisone IVD to prevent stress induced adrenal insufficiency and shift to Cortisone 25mg/tab 2# BID since 08/09 by metabolism department physician recommendation.
    • She received right and left L4-5/L5-S1 TFESI (Transforaminal epidural steroid injection) on 2024/08/13.
    • Low energy, lethargy and poor appetite developed after transforaminal epidural steroid injection.
    • The following laboratory data disclosed low cortisol level with 2024-08-16 ACTH 8AM 26.4 pg/mL, Cortisol 8AM 6.54 ug/dL and 2024-08-14 ACTH <1.600 pg/mL, Cortisol 29.11 ug/dL.
    • For differential diagnosis of dysautonomia, we arrange SSR/RRIV on 2024/08/20 with normal findings.
    • Hydrocortisone was supplied by metabolism department physician recommendation. She received right knee genicular nerve block, left radial nerve block with hydrodissection, and bilateral sacroiliac joint prolotherapy on 2024/08/21.
    • After nerve block and transforaminal epidural steroid injection, her complex regional pain syndrome got improved.
    • With relatively stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/08/25 and AIR OPD follow-up was arranged on 2024/09/02.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cortisone acetate 25mg 2# BID 8D

• 2024-04-14 ~ 2024-04-16 POMR Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Lower abdominal pain, possible functional intestinal disorder
    • Chronic headache, supsected migraine
    • Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency
    • Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • Complex regional pain syndrome I of lower limb, bilateral
  • CC
    • LLQ pain for four months.
  • Present illness history
    • This 44-year-old woman with secondary adrenal insufficieny, complex regional pain syndrome, chronic headache, and GERD. She was admitted this time to survey the etiology of chronic LLQ pain.
    • According to the patient herself, lower abdominal pain has been noted for four months. Dull pain was noted in RLQ after laparoscopic appendectomy on 2023/12/15 , and the pain could be relieved with Tramacet. Later the pain became predominent in LLQ, especially during abdominal forcing. The pain was throbbing-like, and no radiation to back, and not associated with intake or defecation.
    • There were no bloody nor tarry stool, no constipation nor diarrhea, no hematuria, no nausea or vomit, no body weight loss. The treatment effect with Tramacet became suboptimal.
    • Colonoscopy was considered to rule out intestinal lesion. Because she had difficulty in ambulation due to the leg pain and polyneuropathy, she was admitted for bowel preparation and scheduled colonoscopy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • She underwent colonoscopy under intravenous anesthesia on 2024/04/15, which reported marked melanosis coli without active mucosal lesion over the colon and rectum.
    • She complained of progression of the chronic headache after admission.
    • Diclofenac (75 mg SR) was prescribed to relieve the pain.
    • Neurologist was consulted, and suggested the clinical diagnosis of migraine.
    • Suzin was up-titrated from HS to BID.
    • Under stable conditions, the patient was discharged on 2024/04/16 with follow-up at our GI OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 2# TID 5D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# QID 5D
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Suzin (flunarizine 5mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQD 8D if headache
    • Toricam (piroxicam 10mg/gm) PRNQID TOPI 7D

• 2024-01-14 ~ 2024-01-22 POMR Orthopedics Zhou BoZhi

• 2023-12-14 ~ 2023-12-20 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi

• 2022-05-30 ~ 2022-07-01 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

• 2022-04-08 ~ 2022-05-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

• 2022-01-06 ~ 2022-01-15 POMR Orthopedics Zhou BoZhi

• 2020-07-07 ~ 2020-07-19 POMR Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-31

This is a 45-year-old woman with a complex pain syndrome characterized by chronic lower back and extremity pain, functional limitations, and multiple comorbid neuropathies. She has a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), supported by clinical presentation, response to nerve blocks, and small fiber involvement on QST. Her pain is likely multifactorial, with contributions from:

• CRPS, supported by clinical features, imaging, and QST findings.
• Lumbosacral radiculopathy and disc disease, shown on imaging and NCV.
• Thoracic epidural lesion at T5–6 (MRI 2025-03-28) - likely benign but warrants monitoring.
• Small fiber neuropathy, confirmed by thermal QST.
• Secondary adrenal insufficiency, possibly exacerbating pain sensitivity and poor recovery.
• Additional background of migraine, reflux esophagitis, and lower limb surgeries.

The recent recurrent pain flare (VAS 8) and hospital readmission on 2025-03-30 align with CRPS reactivation and chronic spine pathology. The patient’s current condition is stable but vulnerable, with pain moderately controlled on ongoing nerve blocks and steroid tapering.

Problem 1. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

• Objective
  • Clinical: Recurrent lower back and limb pain flare with VAS 8 (Duty note 2025-03-30); prior admission (2024-08-04 to 2024-08-25) for CRPS with good response to genicular nerve block, TFESI, and sacroiliac prolotherapy.
    
  • QST: Abnormal cold threshold (NCV 2024-07-23) → supports small fiber neuropathy.
    
  • Bone scan (2024-07-16): Patchy uptake in knees, SI joints, spine - compatible with inflammatory changes in CRPS.
    
  • Multiple nerve blocks with partial to good response (2024-08-07, 2024-08-21).
• Assessment
  • Fulfills Budapest Criteria: sensory symptoms (burning, numbness), autonomic features (color changes), motor dysfunction (weakness), disproportionate pain.
    
  • CRPS likely multifactorial: post-surgical trauma, small fiber dysfunction, spinal pathology.
  • Clinical improvement post-nerve block confirms diagnosis; current flare suggests reactivation or insufficient block.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat nerve block (planned during current admission).
    
  • Consider adjuncts: pregabalin, bisphosphonates, or ketamine infusion if refractory.
    
  • Initiate pain diary and functional scales for longitudinal monitoring.
    
  • Explore graded motor imagery and desensitization therapy.

Problem 2. Lumbosacral Degenerative Disc Disease with Radiculopathy

• Objective
  • MRI L-spine (2025-02-25): Disc bulges and tears at L2/3 to L5/S1 with dural compression.
    
  • NCV (2024-07-23): Bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy.
    
  • Symptoms: Activity-induced stabbing lower back pain, weakness with stair-climbing and squatting (Duty note 2025-03-30).
    
  • Physical: Bilateral SLRT positive, SI joint tenderness.
• Assessment
  • Discogenic radiculopathy likely coexists with CRPS.
    
  • May be triggering nociceptive drive contributing to CRPS flare.
    
  • Imaging stable; neural compromise appears mild but clinically significant due to compounding factors.
• Recommendation
  • Continue selective nerve root block or TFESI if flare persists.
    
  • Add structured core strengthening and rehab program.
    
  • Reassess MRI only if acute worsening or new neurodeficit.
    
  • Consider EMG if persistent weakness for objective quantification.

Problem 3. Thoracic Epidural Lesion (T5–6)

• Objective
  • MRI T-spine (2025-03-28): Enhancing spindle-shaped lesion in dorsal epidural space at T5–6, mild extension into foramina, no mass effect.
    
  • Previously noted on MRI L-spine (2025-02-25) → Stable.
    
  • D/D: Meningioma vs. angiolipoma vs. other benign tumors.
• Assessment
  • Imaging and growth pattern favor a slow-growing benign lesion (e.g., angiolipoma or meningioma).
    
  • No neurologic signs directly attributable to this lesion.
    
  • Likely incidental but warrants monitoring due to spinal location.
• Recommendation
  • Continue MRI surveillance every 6–12 months.
    
  • Neurosurgical referral only if lesion enlarges or symptoms evolve.
    
  • Consider MRI whole spine if new symptoms appear suggesting metastasis (unlikely).

Problem 4. Small Fiber Neuropathy

• Objective
  • Thermal QST (2024-07-23): Abnormal cold threshold in right lower limb.
    
  • NCV (2024-07-23): Does not assess small fibers but supports concurrent large fiber involvement.
    
  • Symptoms: Burning pain, color change in fingers, allodynia.
• Assessment
  • Likely overlaps with CRPS; may also be idiopathic or autoimmune, though autoantibody screen (2024-08-07) was negative.
    
  • Not formally confirmed by skin biopsy but highly suggestive.
• Recommendation
  • Skin biopsy for intraepidermal nerve fiber density (IENFD) if diagnosis remains uncertain.
    
  • Autonomic testing (QSART, tilt table) if dysautonomia suspected.
    
  • Continue symptom control with neuropathic agents (e.g., duloxetine, gabapentinoids).

Problem 5. Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency (not posted)

• Objective
  • Cortisol and ACTH levels show inconsistency, but several episodes of low cortisol with inappropriately normal ACTH (e.g., Cortisol 6.54 µg/dL with ACTH 26.4 pg/mL on 2024-08-16).
    
  • Received hydrocortisone IV and transitioned to Cortisone 25mg BID (2024-08-09 onward).
    
  • Symptoms: Low energy, lethargy, poor appetite post TFESI (2024-08-14).
• Assessment
  • Consistent with secondary adrenal insufficiency, possibly iatrogenic or pituitary in origin.
    
  • Poor stress response may exacerbate CRPS symptoms and fatigue.
• Recommendation
  • ACTH stimulation test to confirm diagnosis and axis integrity.
    
  • Adjust glucocorticoid dosing peri-intervention or during stress.
    
  • Evaluate HPA axis recovery periodically if tapering steroids.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-28 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-03-18 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2025-02-03 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • Bil fair NPx, OPx, mild erythematous and edematous mucosa over arytenoids
    • patent airway, grossly no mass lesion
  • Conclusion
    • Chronic pharyngitis, r/o laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)
• 2024-12-31 Anoscopy
  • Stool color: normal
  • Rectal mucosa: normal
  • Anal canal: abnormal
  • Impression: Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels, Gr.II (prolaspe)
• 2024-12-24 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
  • Sections show 5-10 % cellularity. The M/E ratio is about 3/1 - 4/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 0-3/HPF. No increase of blasts is noted.
  • The immunohistochemical stains of CD3 and CD20 show no aggregation of lymphoid cells.
• 2024-12-24 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 18) / 68 = 73.53%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
• 2024-12-13 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm (stage III).
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-12-06 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph node, right lower neck, core needle biopsy— Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, germinal center B cell (GCB) subtype
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: core needle biopsy
    • Topology: right lower neck
    • Specimen size and number: 1 piece, 1.5x0.1x0.1 cm
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type:
      • B-cell neoplasms:
        • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, germinal center B cell (GCB) subtype
    • Microscopic description:
      • It shows a diffuse infiltrate of large to medium sized atypical lymphoid tumor cells.
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles:
      • CD20 (diffuse +), CD3: immunoreactive at background T cells, CD10 (+), Ki-67 index: >90%, C-myc (+, >40%), cyclin D1 (-), Bcl-2 (+), Bcl-6 (+), CK (-), CD56 (-), p53: wild-type (patchy moderate staining, 70%).
• 2024-12-04 CT - neck
  • Neck CT without/with contrast enhancement shows:
    • enlarged lymphadenopathies (1.8cm and 2.1cm) with homogeneous enhancement at right supraclavicular region.
    • bilateral symmetric pharyngeal mucosa.
    • small lymph nodes at bilateral level I, II, and III that do not fullfill the image criteria of lymphadenopathy.
    • increased bone sclerosis of left mastoids, compatible with chronic mastoiditis change.
    • chronic right maxillary sinusitis change.
    • no destructive bone lesion.
  • Impression:
    • Right supraclavicular lymphadenopathies (1.8cm and 2.1cm). Suggest further evaluation.
    • Chronic left mastoiditis and right maxillary sinusitis.
• 2024-12-02 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, fair vocal movement
  • Conclusion:
    • right neck lymphadenopathy, no pharyngeal lesion found
• 2023-09-26 Sonography - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, moderate
• 2023-03-28 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — erosion with Helicobacter infection
  • Microscopically, it shows erosion with lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate and congestion. Mild Helicobacter-like bacilli are seen.
• 2023-03-27 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with far attenuation. suboptimal exam of liver because of fatty liver change: liver lesion may be obscured.
      • A hyperechoic lesion in S5-S8 adjacent to gallbladder: size about 1.4 cm: hemangioma may be the first consideration.
  • Diagnosis
    • mild to moderate fatty liver (suboptimal exam of liver)
    • suspected liver tumor, r/o hemangioma
    • pancreas obscured
• 2022-11-28 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with far attenuation. suboptimal exam of liver because of fatty liver change: liver lesion may be obscured.
      • A hyperechoic lesion in S5-S8 adjacent to gallbladder: size about 2.1-2.2cm: hemangioma may be the first consideration.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • a hyperechoic lesion fixed on gallbladder wall: size about 5.4mm
      • diameter of CHD to proximal CBD was in normal limit; distal CBD obscured by bowel gas
    • Pancreas:
      • pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
  • Diagnosis:
    • mild to moderate fatty liver (suboptimal exam of liver)
    • suspected liver tumor
    • gallbladder polyp
    • pancreas obscured
• 2022-03-28 Sonography - urology
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.2 x 5.07 cm
      • Cortex: 1.71 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.84 x 3.92 cm
      • Cortex: 0.673 cm
• 2022-02-14 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 9.72 mL
• 2022-01-28 Pathology - urinary bladder biopsy
  • Urinary bladder, labeled as “interstitial cystitis”, biopsy — benign urothelium lined tissue with marked fibrosis and mild to moderate chronic inflammation.
  • Section shows benign urothelium lined tissue with marked fibrosis and mild to moderate chronic inflammation.

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-02 ~ 2025-02-06 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Neutropenia, unspecified
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
    • Pain in throat
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc: positive
    • Chronic pharyngitis
  • CC
    • sorethroat
    • low grade fever for days    
  • Present illness history
    • This 71 y/o woman, a patient of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymphoma involving lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm (stage III) was diagnosed on 2024/12/11, she found right neck mass without tenderness for a week. She went to WanFang hospital for help. However, she came to our ENT OPD for further evaluation and survey.
    • Image study with nasopharyngoscope (2024/12/02) showed right neck lymphadenopathy, but no pharyngeal lesion was found.
    • Neck CT (2024/12/04) showed (1). Right supraclavicular lymphadenopathies (1.8cm and 2.1cm). Suggest further evaluation. (2). Chronic left mastoiditis and right maxillary sinusitis.
    • Sono guide biopsy over right neck on 2024/12/06 reported diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, germinal center B cell (GCB) subtype.
    • PET (2024/12/13) reported (1). The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm (stage III). (2). Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters.
    • HBsAg negative, anti-HBc positive were noted under Vemlidy 1# po qd.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024/12/19.
    • Bone marrow was performed on 2024/12/24 and report showed negative for malignancy.
    • Heart echo (2024/12/24）revealed LVEF 73%, preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion, Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction, Trivial AR, MR, TR.
    • C1 chemotherapy with R-COP was given on 2024/12/24, C1 chemotherapy with R-CHOP on 2025/01/17.
    • This time, she suffered from low grade fever 37.3-37.9 degree C post C/T every day. Sorethroat, low grade fever persisent were also noted for 1 day and she came to our ER on 2025/02/02.
    • At arraival to ER, the laboratory showed WBC 1.40 (x10^3/uL), seg:17.3, ANC:242 and Lenograstim 250mcg sc was given.
    • Under the impression of neutropenia fever. She was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, antibiotic with Sintum was given for neutropenia fever. Recheck WBC idex retum to normal range was noted. She complained of sorethroat for days and ENT was consulted for evaluation and advised to keep current anti treatment, may PPI for potential role of LPR, consider symptomatic medication such as Broen-C, diclofenac with suwell, self-paid Difflam Q12HPRN use for chronic pharyngitis, r/o laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).
    • No more fever, or chills sensation were noted and she was discharged on 2025/02/06 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Broen-C enteric-coated tablet (bromelain 20000unit, L-cysteine 20mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H 3D
• 2025-01-02, 2024-10-11, 2024-06-20, 2024-03-28 SOAP Family Medicine Xia YuanPing
  • Prescription x3
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Mesyrel (trazodone 50mg) 0.5# HS 28D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# HS 28D
• 2024-01-04, 2023-10-12, 2023-07-20, 2023-04-27, 2023-02-02 SOAP Family Medicine Xia YuanPing
  • Prescription x3
    • Mesyrel (trazodone 50mg) 0.5# HS 28D
    • Tulip FC (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# HS 28D
• 2022-05-16 SOAP Urology Xu JunKai
  • Prescription x3
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-01-07 ~ 2022-01-28 POMR Urology Xu JunKai
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Interstitial cystitis (chronic) with hematuria status post cystoscopic hydrodistention and bladder biopsy on 2022/01/27  
    • Hematuria
  • CC
    • intermittent gross hematuria since June 2021
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 68-years-old female with underlying disease of interstitial cystitis was suffered from intermittent gross hematuria since June 2021.
    • Accroding to the patient, hematuria with lower abdominal pain after urination was noted since June 2021 and urination frequency for many years. Beside that, perinium irritating for 6 months was also noted. At frist, the patient went to Cardinal Tien hospital for help and Betmiga was performed but symptom doesn’t relief very well. Therefore, she came to our GU OPD for second opinion.
    • At OPD, UFM was performed and showed Q max: low, flow pattern: obstruction; then cystoscopy exam was arranged on 2022/01/27.
    • This time, the patient was adimtted for cystoscopy exam with anesthesia.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the surgery of cystoscopic hydrodistention and bladder biopsy was performed on 2022/01/27. Postoperative course was uneventful and continued N/S bladder irrigation. Removed Foley done smoothly on 2022/01/28 with fair urination, she was discharged today and would be followed up at urologic clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 7D
    • Vesicare FC (solifenacin 5mg) 1# QD 12D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-03 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • for sorethorat & dysphagia
    • This 71-year-old woman, a patient of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Lugano at least stage III, IPI:3 , CD20 (diffuse +), CD10(+), Ki-67 index: >90%, C-myc(+, >40%), Bcl-2(+), Bcl-6(+), p53:wild-type (patchy moderate staining, 70%). She was admitted due to neutropenia fever.
    • She complained of sorethorat & dysphagia for days. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • S
      • Intermittent sorethroat for 1-2 years
      • Odynophagia(+), postnasal drip sensation(-), dysphagia(-)
      • mouth drooling(-), dyspnea(-), Hx of GERD
    • O
      • Local finding: Bil Gr.I tonsil, fair OPx wall
      • Scope: Bil fair NPx, OPx, mild erythematous and edematous mucosa over arytenoids
      • patent airway, grossly no mass lesion
    • A
      • Chronic pharyngitis, r/o laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)
    • P
      • Keep current empirical abx and supportive treatment
      • May try PPI or Famotidine for potential role of LPR
      • Consider symptomatic medication such as Broen-C, diclofenac with suwell, selfpaid Difflam Q12HPRN use
      • ENT OPD f/u

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-14
  • Surgery
    • Internal hemorrhoids ligation        
  • Finding
    • Internal hemorrhoids over 7 o’clock with bleeding
• 2022-01-27
  • Surgery
    • Cystoscopic hydrodistention and bladder biopsy    
  • Finding
    • Smooth urinary bladder wall
    • No Hunner lesion    
    • Bladder capacity under 80 cmH2O: 450 ml    
    • Endoscopic splotch hemorrhage was seen after pressure release at posterior wall and bilateral lateral wall
    • grade II submucosal bleeding after bladder hydrodistention in one of four quaquadrants
    • Bladder biopsy was done no bladder tumor or urethra tumor was seen

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1160mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 77mg NS 50mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-02-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 580mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1160mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 77mg NS 50mL 30min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1.. + diphenhydramine 30mg D1 ……………………….. + palonosetron 250ug D1 + NS 250mL D1
• 2025-01-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 580mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1160mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 77mg NS 50mL 30min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1.. + diphenhydramine 30mg D1 ……………………….. + palonosetron 250ug D1 + NS 250mL D1
• 2024-12-23 - rituximab 375mg/m2 580mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1170mg NS 250mL 30min D2 ……………………………………. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-31

Problem 1. Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Leukopenia with severe neutropenia
    • WBC dropped from 0.69 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-28 to 0.62 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-31.
    • Neutrophil count dropped from 16.3% on 2025-03-28 to 4.1% on 2025-03-31.
    • ANC remained critically low (estimated <50/uL on 2025-03-31).
  • Ongoing management
    • Filgrastim (G-CSF) 300 mcg SC QD initiated on 2025-03-28 and continued through 2025-03-31.
    • Antibiotics: Cefepime 2g IV Q8H and Teicoplanin 600mg IV QD started since 2025-03-28 and 2025-03-30 respectively.
  • Infectious risk monitoring
    • Urinalysis (2025-03-28): Pyuria (WBC 0–5/HPF), bacteriuria (1+), leukocyte esterase (1+), and calcium oxalate crystals (2+).
    • CRP increased from 0.4 mg/dL (2025-03-28) to 1.8 mg/dL (2025-03-31).
    • Vital signs stable; no fever >38°C since 2025-03-29. SPO2 consistently 95–97%.
• Assessment
  • Persistent agranulocytosis likely due to R-CHOP chemotherapy
    • The profound neutropenia is a known complication of cytotoxic chemotherapy, especially with agents like cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin.
    • Filgrastim initiated appropriately, but ANC has not recovered yet, indicating delayed marrow recovery.
  • Risk of infection remains high
    • Although afebrile, CRP elevation and bacteriuria with pyuria suggest possible subclinical infection.
    • Continued empirical coverage with broad-spectrum antibiotics is justified.
• Recommendation
  • Continue G-CSF and infection prophylaxis
    • Maintain Filgrastim (G-CSF) 300 mcg SC QD until ANC >500/uL.
    • Recheck CBC and WBC DC daily.
  • Continue empiric antibiotic therapy
    • Maintain Cefepime and Teicoplanin; consider de-escalation if cultures remain negative and patient remains afebrile after 5–7 days.
  • Monitor for occult infection
    • Repeat CRP and urinalysis in 48–72 hours.
    • Consider chest imaging if respiratory symptoms develop.

Problem 2. Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), GCB subtype, Lugano stage III

• Objective
  • Diagnosis and status
    • Pathology (2024-12-06): DLBCL, germinal center B-cell (GCB) subtype, CD20(+), Ki-67 >90%, C-myc(>40%), p53 wild-type.
    • PET (2024-12-13): Stage III disease with lymphadenopathy above and below diaphragm.
    • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-24): Negative for involvement.
  • Chemotherapy course
    • R-CHOP C3 administered on 2025-03-19.
    • Notable hematologic toxicity post-C3 with agranulocytosis and thrombocytopenia.
  • Cardiac monitoring
    • ECG (2025-03-28): Normal sinus rhythm, possible left atrial enlargement, borderline ECG.
    • Echocardiography (2024-12-24): LVEF 73%, preserved systolic function.
• Assessment
  • Active disease under treatment
    • R-CHOP appropriate for DLBCL-GCB; dose intensity may need reassessment based on cytopenia severity.
  • Chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression
    • Severe neutropenia and thrombocytopenia following C3 warrant close attention to marrow reserve.
  • No cardiac contraindications identified
    • Current cardiac status supports continued anthracycline-based therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor marrow recovery
    • Delay C4 R-CHOP until hematologic recovery (ANC >1000/uL, PLT >100k/uL).
    • Consider dose reduction or growth factor support preemptively for C4.
  • Follow-up imaging
    • PET/CT reassessment after 4 cycles (post-C4) to evaluate response.
  • Monitor cardiac function
    • Consider repeat echocardiography after cumulative anthracycline dose reaches 300 mg/m².

Problem 3. Hypokalemia and Hypomagnesemia

• Objective
  • Electrolyte disturbance
    • K decreased from 3.6 mmol/L (2025-03-28) to 2.9 mmol/L (2025-03-31).
    • Mg decreased from normal to 1.7 mg/dL (2025-03-31).
    • Ca mildly low at 2.10 mmol/L (2025-03-31).
  • Therapeutic interventions
    • IV: 0.298% KCl in NS, 15% KCl, magnesium sulfate, and TAITA electrolyte solution (2025-03-31).
    • Oral: Const-K (KCl) 750mg TID, MgO 250mg TID started 2025-03-31.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial causes
    • Chemotherapy-induced GI symptoms, poor intake, diarrhea, and diuretic-like electrolyte loss possible.
    • Persistent hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia increase risk of arrhythmia, especially with borderline ECG (2025-03-28).
  • Appropriate correction underway
    • Both IV and PO replacement appropriately initiated.
    • Electrolyte trend monitoring ongoing.
• Recommendation
  • Continue and adjust supplementation
    • Continue both IV and oral K/Mg replacement.
    • Target K >3.5 mmol/L, Mg >2.0 mg/dL.
  • Monitor for symptoms and ECG
    • Daily serum K/Mg/Ca and ECG if symptoms (palpitations, weakness) occur.

Problem 4. Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Platelet trend
    • PLT declined from 133 ×10³/uL (2025-03-28) to 69 ×10³/uL (2025-03-31).
  • No active bleeding reported
    • No mucocutaneous bleeding or GI bleeding observed.
• Assessment
  • Likely chemotherapy-related myelosuppression
    • Consistent with post-R-CHOP nadir phase.
    • Bone marrow biopsy previously negative for malignant infiltration (2024-12-24).
  • Current count poses moderate bleeding risk
    • <50k/uL threshold not yet reached for spontaneous bleeding, but caution needed.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor trend and symptoms
    • Daily CBC to watch for further drop.
    • Bleeding precautions and avoid invasive procedures.
  • Evaluate need for platelet transfusion
    • If PLT <30k/uL or signs of bleeding emerge.

2025-03-20

This is a 71-year-old woman diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), germinal center B-cell (GCB) subtype, stage III (PET 2024-12-13), undergoing chemotherapy with R-CHOP (C3 administered on 2025-03-19). She has chronic hepatitis B (anti-HBc positive, HBsAg negative) and is on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV prophylaxis.

• DLBCL response and treatment: Chemotherapy (C3 R-CHOP 2025-03-19) continues, with prior cycles showing transient neutropenia and febrile episodes (2025-02-02).
• Hematological status: Stable WBC (7.76 x10³/uL, 2025-03-18), normal platelets (258 x10³/uL, 2025-03-18), and Hgb 12.2 g/dL (2025-03-18).
• Renal and liver function: Stable creatinine (0.84 mg/dL, 2025-03-18), eGFR (71.04 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-03-18), normal ALT (23 U/L, 2025-03-18), AST (14 U/L, 2025-03-18).
• Vital signs and glucose control: Hypertension (BP 175/80 mmHg, 2025-03-19), tachycardia (HR 119 bpm, 2025-03-19), and fluctuating glucose levels (208 mg/dL on 2025-03-19, 120 mg/dL on 2025-03-20).
• Supportive care: On Atorin (atorvastatin), Mesyvel (trazodone), Mosapin (mosapride), Uformin (metformin), Nexium (esomeprazole), and Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).

Problem 1. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) - Treatment and Response

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: DLBCL, germinal center B-cell subtype, stage III (PET 2024-12-13).
  • Chemotherapy history:
    • C1: R-COP (2024-12-23)
    • C1: R-CHOP (2025-01-17)
    • C2: R-CHOP (2025-02-11)
    • C3: R-CHOP (2025-03-19)
  • Response and complications:
    • Neutropenia (WBC 1.40 x10³/uL, 2025-02-02) post-C2 requiring hospitalization.
    • Mild pharyngitis/laryngopharyngeal reflux (2025-02-03 ENT consult).
    • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-24): No malignancy.
• Assessment
  • The patient has tolerated chemotherapy with expected but transient neutropenia and febrile episodes (2025-02-02).
  • No progression of lymphadenopathy noted since prior imaging.
  • Current hematologic parameters support continuation of chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Continue C3 R-CHOP (2025-03-19) and assess response.
  • Monitor neutropenia risk post-chemotherapy, consider G-CSF prophylaxis if ANC drops significantly.
  • Repeat PET/CT after cycle completion to assess response.
  • Assess cardiac toxicity (doxorubicin), considering tachycardia (119 bpm, 2025-03-19).
  • Continue HBV prophylaxis (Vemlidy 25 mg QD) to prevent reactivation.

Problem 2. Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk

• Objective
  • BP: 175/80 mmHg (2025-03-19), prior readings fluctuating.
  • HR: 119 bpm (2025-03-19), with prior elevated values.
  • 2D Echo (2024-12-24): LVEF 73%, mild grade 1 diastolic dysfunction.
  • Medications: Atorin (atorvastatin) for dyslipidemia.
• Assessment
  • Likely chemotherapy-related fluid retention, autonomic effects, or anemia-related tachycardia.
  • No signs of cardiac decompensation (preserved EF, no edema) but tachycardia may warrant monitoring for cardiotoxicity.
  • Blood pressure needs better control, especially with R-CHOP therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Consider adjusting antihypertensive therapy or adding beta-blocker (if no contraindication) for HR control.
  • Monitor cardiac markers (BNP, troponin) and ECG for doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.
  • Ensure fluid balance assessment during chemotherapy.

Problem 3. Blood Glucose Variability and Metabolic Control (not posted)

• Objective
  • Glucose: 208 mg/dL (2025-03-19, fasting), 120 mg/dL (2025-03-20, fasting).
  • HbA1c 6.2% (2024-12-13).
  • Medications: Uformin (metformin 500 mg BID).
• Assessment
  • Likely steroid-induced hyperglycemia from prednisolone in R-CHOP.
  • Fasting glucose is controlled, but postprandial values may spike.
  • Risk of diabetes progression with continued steroid therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Consider adding DPP-4 inhibitor (e.g., Januvia (sitagliptin)) or adjusting metformin dose.
  • Monitor glucose closely during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Ensure lifestyle and dietary modifications.

Problem 4. Hematologic Status and Neutropenia Risk

• Objective
  • Current WBC: 7.76 x10³/uL (2025-03-18).
  • Prior neutropenia: WBC 1.40 x10³/uL, ANC 242 (2025-02-02).
  • Hgb: 12.2 g/dL (2025-03-18).
  • Platelets: 258 x10³/uL (2025-03-18).
  • No evidence of bone marrow malignancy (2024-12-24 biopsy).
• Assessment
  • Prior neutropenic fever required hospitalization.
  • No current cytopenias, but risk increases post-chemotherapy.
  • Platelets and hemoglobin remain within normal range.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor WBC trends post-chemotherapy.
  • Consider prophylactic G-CSF (lenograstim, filgrastim) if ANC falls below 500.
  • Avoid unnecessary antibiotics unless febrile neutropenia develops.

Problem 5. Chronic Pharyngitis and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) (below not posted)

• Objective
  • ENT consult (2025-02-03): Mild erythematous mucosa over arytenoids, no mass.
  • Symptoms: Intermittent sore throat, odynophagia.
  • PPI trial recommended.
• Assessment
  • Likely LPR-related pharyngitis, possibly worsened by chemotherapy.
  • No evidence of infection or malignancy.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Nexium (esomeprazole) QDAC.
  • Consider H2 blocker (famotidine) if symptoms persist.
  • Monitor for dysphagia progression.

Problem 6. Hepatitis B Carrier Status

• Objective
  • HBsAg negative, anti-HBc positive (2024-12-13).
  • On Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) QD for HBV prophylaxis.
• Assessment
  • No signs of HBV reactivation.
  • Vemlidy is appropriate to prevent HBV reactivation during R-CHOP.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) QD.
  • Monitor HBV DNA levels every 3 months.

Final Notes

• The patient is stable post-C3 R-CHOP.
• Key next steps:
  • Monitor neutropenia risk, glucose variability, and cardiac toxicity.
  • Evaluate chemotherapy response with PET/CT after cycle completion.
  • Optimize BP and glucose control.
• Overall, treatment is proceeding as expected.

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[lab data]

2024-10-22 HLA A-high 11:02
2024-10-22 HLA A-high 33:03
2024-10-22 HLA B-high 46:01
2024-10-22 HLA B-high 58:01
2024-10-22 HLA C-high 01:02
2024-10-22 HLA C-high 03:02
2024-10-22 HLA DQ-high 02:01
2024-10-22 HLA DQ-high 03:03
2024-10-22 HLA DR-high 03:01
2024-10-22 HLA DR-high 09:01

2024-10-04 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HBc Value 0.17 S/CO
2024-10-04 Anti-HBs 97.56 mIU/mL
2024-10-04 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HCV Value 0.09 S/CO
2024-10-04 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-10-04 HBsAg Value 0.35 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-12-31 Body fluid cytology
  • Pleural Effusion – Positivet for malignancy, compatible with lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
    
  • Smears show discohesive atypical cells with nuclear hyperchromaisa.
    
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveal TdT(+) and CD20(-).
• 2024-12-31 CT - chest
  • with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • massive moderate Rt pleural effusion with relaxation atelectasis of RML and RLL and dependent band subsegmental atelectasis of LUL of lungs.
    • extensive lymphadenopathy in bilateral supraclavicular fossae and posterior triangles of the lower neck and in middle and anterior compartments of mediastinum. the greater arteries of aortic arch and branchiocephalic veins are compressed and encased by the neoplastic LAP. mild pericardial effusion.
    • mild fatty liver.
    • a central venous catheter in IVC.
  • Impression:
    • ALL with extensive LAPs in the mediastinum and neck, and massive Rt pleural effusion and mild pericardial effusion.
• 2024-12-31 SONO - chest
  • Right thorax: large amount pleural effusion s/p drainage of 1050 cc, chylorous pleural effusion.
• 2024-12-30 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac reast, biopsy — Compatible with lymphoblastic lymphoma with bone marrow involvement
  • Microscopically, it shows normal cellularity (approximately 80%), 5:1 of M:E ratio . Both myeloid and erythroid lineages demonstrate maturation. Megakaryocytes are present in normal in numbers and demonstate no significant morphologic abnormalities. Immature blast-like cells are present.
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34(-), CD117 (+), CD138 (-), MPO(+), CD71(+), CD61(+), TdT(-), CD56(+).
  • NOTE: Correlation of bone mrrow smear, peripheral blood data, molecular cytogenetic study, flow cytometery and clinical findings is recommended.
• 2024-12-30 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Rightward axis
• 2024-12-09 CXR
  • Patchy opacity projecting at LUL of the lung was noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Massive right side pleura effusion.
• 2024-11-04, -10-22 CXR
  • Patchy opacity projecting at right upper mediastinum was noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Pleura effusion of right costal-phrenic angle
• 2024-10-11 CXR
  • lobulated lateral interface of bilateral superior mediastinal widening and prominent soft-tissue in the visible neck due to extensive lymphadenopathy consistent with lymphoma
  • Port-A catheter inserted in IVC, tip over T12 level
  • mild of Rt pleural effusion s/p pigtail drain placement
• 2024-10-08 Patho - bone marrow biopsy (Y1)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, post iliac crest, right, biopsy — Compatible with lymphoblastic lymphoma with bone marrow involvement
    • According to clinical presentation, the diagnosis is changed to “Compatible with lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma”
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of a piece of gray-brown and hard bony tissue, measuring 3.1 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm. All for section after decalcification.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show normocellular marrow (35%). The M/E ratio = 6:1. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. Scattered and sheets of small to medium-sized immature cells with irregular nuclear contours, fine chromatin, and high N/C ratio in interstitium are present.
    • IHC, the immature cells are focally positive for TdT. The finding is compatible with lymphoblastic lymphoma with bone marrow involvement. Suggtest bone marrow smear evaluation, flow cytometry, and cytogenetic correlation.
• 2024-10-08 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving the lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm as mentioned above.
  • Diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. Lymphoma involving the bone marrow should be watched out. Please correlate with the pathologic findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in some pleura-based focal areas in the right lower lung field. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma? inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-10-08 CXR
  • lobulated lateral interface of bilateral superior mediastinal widening and prominent soft-tissue in the visible neck due to extensive lymphadenopathy causing narrowing of Rt main and RUL bronchi and indenting the trachea
  • Port-A catheter inserted in IVC, tip over T12 level
  • resolution of Rt pleural effusion s/p pigtail drain placement
• 2024-10-07 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • massive Rt pleural effusion.
    • lungs: complete relaxation atelectasis of RLL and partial atelectasis of RML. septal thickening and faint lobular GGOs in RUL, may be edema.
    • visible neck, chest wall, mediastinum and hila: extensive lymphadenopathy (confluent appearance noted) in bilateral supraclavicular fossae in the prevascular space and portion visceral space of mediastinum, which encases and severely compresses large arch arteries and may veins. the left brachiocephalic is obliterated..
  • Impression:
    • lymphoma involving the neck and mediastinum, above the diaphgram with massive Rt pleural effusion.
• 2024-10-07 CT - brain
  • No brain mass or nodule was noted.
• 2024-10-07 CXR
  • lobulated lateral interface of bilateral superior mediastinal widening and prominent soft-tissue in the visible neck due to extensive lymphadenopathy causing narrowing of Rt main and RUL bronchi and indenting the trachea
  • moderate Rt pleural effusion
  • Port-A catheter inserted in IVC, tip over T12 level
• 2024-10-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 29.3) / 108 = 72.87%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72.9
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mitral valve prolapse (bi-leaflets) with mild regurgitation
    • Mild tricuspid regurgitation
• 2024-10-04 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, right neck and supraclavicular, excision — lymphoblastic lymphoma, in favor of T-cell origin
  • Section shows lymphoid and fibroadipose tissue with infiltration of atypical medium to large size lymphoid cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal LCA(+), CD3(-), CD5(-), CD19(-), CD20(-), PAX5(-), CD4(-), CD8(-), CD1a(-), TdT(+), CD34(+), CD117(+), BCL2(+), CD43(+), CD56(+), CD10(-), BCL6(-), c-MYC(-), CD23(-), Grazyme B(-), Cyclin D1(-), MUM1(-), CD30(-), CK(-), Oct-4(-). The Ki-67 is > 90%.
    • The results are consistent with lymphoblastic lymphoma.
    • Because of tumor location, T-cell origin is favored.
    • Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-10-01 CXR
  • lobulated lateral interface of bilaterak superior mediastinal widening and prominent soft-tissue in the visible neck due to extensive lymphadenopathym causing narrowing of Rt main and RUL bronchi and indenting the trachea
  • mild to moderate Rt pleural effusion

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A/P: Mediastinal lymphoblastic T-cell lymphoma complicated with superior vena syndrome with bone marrow involvement and Rt pleural effusion, Lugano stage IV
  • transfusion: LRP x2
  • Prescription
    • Granocyte (lenograstim) 250ug QD SC on 2025-03-25 ~ 27
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC 3D take two hours apart from milk
    • diphenhydramine 30mg IVD ST
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL, 10mL ST IRRI
    • NS 10mL IVD ST
• 2024-12-29 ~ 2025-01-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Admission diagnosis
    • Lymphoblastic (diffuse) lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone marrow
    • Compression of vein
    • Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
    • Lymphoblastic (diffuse) lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
    • Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
    • Pleural effusion of right status
  • CC
    • For pleural effusion increase and do the newly chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 27-year-old man denied any systemic disease. According to the patient statement, he had cough and right neck enlargement since 2024-09. He went to LMD for help but wan’t improved. He went to WeiGong Memoraial Hospital for further inspection.
    • Chest computed tomography revealed enlarged lymph node over bilateral neck and mediastinum and right pleural effusion. He received right chest wall tapping 600ml on 2024/09/28 for right side pleural effusion.
    • Due to neck enlargement bigger and bigger, he transferred to chest surgery outpatient department for help.
    • Right lymph node dissection on 2024/10/04 and pathology showed lymphoblastic lymphoma, in favor of T-cell origin. Port-A catheter implantation over right inguinal.
    • Bone marrow on 2024/10/08, report showed compatible with lymphoblastic lymphoma with bone marrow involvement.
    • Chemotherapy with
      • Fludara 30mg/m2 given 43mg (self-paid) D1-D5 from 2024/08/15 to 2024/08/19
      • Cytosar 2000mg/m2 given 2800mg D1-D5 from 2024/08/15 to 2024/08/19
      • Idarubicin 8mg/m2 given 12mg D1-D3 from 2024/08/15 to 2024/08/17.
    • The combined Hema conference concluded he is a case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with mediastinal mass instead of mediastinal lymphoblastic lymphoma with bone marrow involvement.
    • Last time, he recieved GRAALL-2003 induction chemo from 2024/11/13 to 2024/12/10 and prednisolon from 2024/11/13 to 2024/11/26. Dauno/vincritin/Endoxan since 2024/11/27 + Oncoginase QOD since 2024/12/09 to 2024/12/17. GCSF since 2024/12/06 to 2024/12/19.
    • This time, he has mild SOB and CXR showed pleural effusion in progress, but he denied TOCC history and no fever. He was admitted for newly chemotherapy on 2024/12/29.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, follow up chest CT on 2024/12/31, report showed ALL with extensive LAPs in the mediastinum and neck, and massive Rt pleural effusion and mild pericardial effusion. As the same day, he received chest echo tapping right side 1050ml and cytology showed malignancy. Recheck bone marrow showed compatible with lymphoblastic lymphoma with bone marrow involvement.
    • We chage newly chemo as FLAG-IDA since 2025/01/02 to 2025/01/06.
    • Prophylaxis antibiotic as Cravit 1.5# qdac for neutropenia stage and GCSF 300mcg qd till WBC > 4000.
    • Nystatin 3ml qid for oral candidas.
    • This week, his neutropenia recovery in 2025/01/24, but PLT also need monitor, so we check CBC on 2025/01/27. Blood transfusion during hospitalization. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2025/01/27 and OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-12 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 49mg NS 500mL 30min D1-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-5 + idarubicin 8mg/m2 13mg NS 50mL 10min D1-3 (FLAG-Ida)

  • [dexamethasoone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2025-02-10 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 49mg NS 500mL 30min D1-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-5 + idarubicin 8mg/m2 13mg NS 50mL 10min D1-3 (FLAG-Ida)

  • [dexamethasoone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2024-12-15 - L-asparaginase 6000unit/m2 9300unit NS 500mL 2hr D1,3

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-3

• 2024-12-09 - L-asparaginase 6000unit/m2 9300unit NS 500mL 2hr D1,3,5 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1,3,5

• 2024-12-04 - daunorubicin 30mg/m2 47mg NS 100mL 30min D1-2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 2hr D1

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-2

• 2024-11-20 - vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + L-asparaginase 6000unit/m2 9696unit NS 500mL 2hr D1,3,5

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1,3,5

• 2024-11-13 - daunorubicin 50mg/m2 80mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 2hr D1

  • [diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-3

• 2024-11-08 - methotrexate 15mg IT 2min

• 2024-11-06 - methotrexate 15mg IT 2min

• 2024-10-11 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 80mg NS 100mL 10min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + etoposide 300mg/m2 490mg NS 25mL 3hr D1-3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-5

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-5

FLAG-Ida - [Acute myeloid leukemia: Induction therapy in medically fit adults] - 2025-02-10 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-myeloid-leukemia-induction-therapy-in-medically-fit-adults

• FLAG-Ida (fludarabine, cytarabine, G-CSF [granulocyte colony-stimulating factor], idarubicin) is used by some experts for patients with intermediate or adverse prognosis AML. – FLAG-Ida consists of intravenous (IV) fludarabine 30 mg/m2 on days 2 to 6, high-dose cytarabine (HiDAC; 1500 to 2000 mg/m2 IV over three hours starting four hours after fludarabine infusion on days 2 to 6), idarubicin 10 mg/m2 IV on days 2 to 4, and G-CSF 5 microg/kg subcutaneously on days 1 to 5. Additional G-CSF may be administered starting on seven days after the end of chemotherapy until the white blood cell count is >500/microL.
• The following dose adjustments should be considered for patients >60 years: fludarabine 20 mg/m2, cytarabine 500 to 1000 mg/m2, and idarubicin 8 mg/m2.

GRAALL-2003 trial - Regimens and Protocols — http://caprockhematology.com/Site/Archive_files/JCO%202009%20GRAAL%20Trial.pdf

• The GRAALL-2003 study, conducted in 70 centers across France, Belgium, and Switzerland, investigated a pediatric-inspired treatment approach for adults (aged 15 to 60 years) diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

• The key aspects of the GRAALL-2003 protocol included:

  • Intensified doses of nonmyelotoxic drugs such as prednisone, vincristine, and L-asparaginase, similar to pediatric regimens
  • Response-adapted induction: Poor early responders, defined as those with corticosteroid-resistant and/or chemotherapy-resistant ALL, were given an induction reinforcement with high-dose cyclophosphamide (HyperC)
  • Salvage course for patients with resistant ALL
  • Consolidation therapy: Started after hematologic recovery, with blocks 1-3 and 4-6 administered every 2 weeks regardless of blood cell counts
  • Late intensification: Administered between consolidation blocks 6 and 7
  • CNS prophylaxis: Intrathecal injections and cranial irradiation
  • Allogeneic stem-cell transplantation (SCT) in first complete remission (CR) for high-risk patients under 55 years old with an available matched donor

• Detailed Chemotherapy Regimen (Table 1 in the source provides a comprehensive breakdown of the GRAALL-2003 chemotherapy regimen. However, be aware that some errors in the table are corrected in an erratum at the end of the document. Here’s a summary of the key stages, incorporating the erratum’s corrections):

  • Remission Induction:
    • Corticosteroid prephase: Prednisone (PDN) 60 mg/m2/d for 7 days prior to induction (days -7 to -1) plus intrathecal methotrexate (IT MTX) 15 mg between days -7 and -4
    • Induction course: A combination of PDN, daunorubicin (DNR), vincristine (VCR), Escherichia coli L-asparaginase, and cyclophosphamide (CPM) is administered over a 4-week period. Dosage adjustments for CPM are made based on early response to treatment. Lenograstim is administered from day 17 to myeloid recovery.
    • Salvage course: For patients who don’t achieve remission, idarubicin (IDA) and cytarabine (Ara-C) are administered with lenograstim support
  • Consolidation Blocks (1-9):
    • Blocks 1, 4, and 7: Ara-C, dexamethasone (DXM), L-asparaginase, and lenograstim
    • Blocks 2, 5, and 8: Methotrexate (MTX), VCR, L-asparaginase, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), and lenograstim
    • Blocks 3, 6, and 9: CPM, etoposide (VP-16), MTX, and lenograstim
  • Late Intensification (between blocks 6 and 7):
    • For patients in CR after the first induction: PDN, VCR, DNR, L-asparaginase, CPM, and lenograstim
    • For patients in CR after the salvage course: IDA, Ara-C, and lenograstim
  • Maintenance Therapy (24 months):
    • Monthly PDN (days 1-7) and VCR (day 1) for 12 months
    • Weekly oral MTX and daily 6-MP for 24 months
  • CNS Therapy:
    • Prophylaxis: Triple intrathecal injections (MTX, Ara-C, and methylprednisolone) at specific points during induction, consolidation, and late intensification; cranial irradiation (18 Gy) before maintenance
    • Treatment for patients with initial CNS involvement: Increased frequency of triple intrathecal injections during induction and consolidation, and cranial irradiation (15 Gy before SCT or 24 Gy before maintenance)

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-31

Problem 1. Neutropenia with Febrile Episode

• Objective
  • Profound and prolonged neutropenia since last FLAG-Ida chemotherapy (C3, 2025-03-12 to 2025-03-16):
    • WBC: 0.01–0.04 ×10³/uL from 2025-03-28 to 2025-03-31
    • Neutrophil: 0.0% across multiple dates (CBC 2025-03-28, 2025-03-31)
  • Febrile neutropenia presentation:
    • Fever up to 40.0°C (2025-03-30 04:22), persistent fever spikes between 2025-03-28 and 2025-03-30
    • CRP 22.7 mg/dL on 2025-03-28
  • Empirical broad-spectrum antimicrobials:
    • Started on 2025-03-28: Targocid (teicoplanin), Myfungin (micafungin), Meropen (meropenem), Filgrastim (G-CSF)
  • Sputum Gram stain (2025-03-29):
    • G(+) cocci 1+, GPB 1+, <10 neutrophils/LPF, <10 epithelial cells/LPF → possible colonization, low inflammation
  • COVID-19 and Influenza tests: Negative (2025-03-28)
  • Vital signs: Afebrile since 2025-03-31 02:44, SpO₂ stable ≥94%, hemodynamically stable
• Assessment
  • The patient is experiencing chemotherapy-induced profound neutropenia, complicated by febrile neutropenia, most likely due to bacterial translocation or colonization.
  • The absence of neutrophils with persistently elevated CRP and febrile spikes indicates high infection risk despite low WBC inflammatory response.
  • Sputum findings suggest possible polymicrobial colonization or upper airway flora, not definitive pathogen; but empiric coverage is appropriate given severity.
• Recommendation
  • Continue empiric antimicrobial therapy until ANC recovery and sustained afebrile state; consider de-escalation based on cultures if clinically improving.
  • Continue G-CSF (Filgrastim) daily until ANC recovery (target ANC > 500/uL).
  • Monitor for signs of sepsis: lactate, blood cultures, renal and liver function, urine output.
  • Reassess necessity for antifungal coverage (e.g., Myfungin) after 5–7 days of neutropenic fever if no improvement or pathogen isolated.
  • Repeat chest X-ray or CT if new pulmonary symptoms develop.

Problem 2. Acute T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia / Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (Refractory Disease Status)

• Objective
  • Initial diagnosis: T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia with mediastinal mass and bone marrow involvement (2024-10-08 bone marrow, 2024-10-04 node pathology)
  • Treated with:
    • GRAALL-2003 induction (2024-11-13 to 2024-12-10)
    • FLAG-Ida x3 cycles (2025-01-02 to 2025-01-06, 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-14, 2025-03-12 to 2025-03-16)
  • Disease burden re-evaluated:
    • Persistent bone marrow involvement (2024-12-30 biopsy)
    • Clinical progression: persistent pleural effusion and lymphadenopathy (CT 2024-12-31)
• Assessment
  • Despite intensive induction and 3 FLAG-Ida cycles, the patient demonstrates no durable remission—persistent marrow and extramedullary disease (Lugano stage IV).
  • The overall disease course suggests chemo-refractory T-ALL/LBL, with repeated neutropenia and delayed count recovery post-chemo.
  • Current hospitalization prompted by neutropenic fever suggests disease- or treatment-related immune suppression persists.
• Recommendation
  • Consider re-staging evaluation: bone marrow biopsy, PET-CT or chest CT to assess treatment response post-C3 FLAG-Ida.
  • If marrow remains involved: urgent referral for allogeneic HSCT should be considered if a donor is available.
  • If not transplant eligible, consider salvage regimens or targeted therapy (e.g., nelarabine if CD3/T-lineage confirmed, blinatumomab if CD19+, pending IHC or flow).
  • Evaluate MRD status via flow cytometry or molecular panel if feasible.

Problem 3. Bone Marrow Suppression (Pancytopenia)

• Objective
  • CBC trends (severe pancytopenia):
    • WBC: 0.01–0.04 ×10³/uL (2025-03-28 to 2025-03-31)
    • HGB: dropped from 8.4 g/dL (2025-03-28) to 6.6 g/dL (2025-03-31)
    • PLT: decreased from 31 ×10³/uL to 51 ×10³/uL, fluctuating with transfusions
  • Previous nadir: PLT 1 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-25, HGB 7.9–10.4 g/dL range, WBC consistently near-zero
  • Active medications include Acetylcysteine, Mepem (meropenem), and blood product support noted in progress
• Assessment
  • Persistent marrow suppression is multifactorial: disease infiltration, repeated FLAG-Ida cycles, and poor marrow reserve.
  • Profound cytopenias elevate risks of infection, bleeding, and hypoxia.
  • The declining HGB (now 6.6 g/dL) is symptomatic threshold for transfusion.
• Recommendation
  • Transfuse packed RBCs to maintain HGB > 7–8 g/dL, and platelets to keep PLT > 10 ×10³/uL or > 20 ×10³/uL if bleeding or fever.
  • Hold next chemotherapy until hematologic recovery (ANC > 500, PLT > 100), unless life-threatening disease progression mandates reinduction.
  • Reassess for persistent marrow involvement with biopsy.
  • Evaluate iron, B12, folate status if cytopenia persists post-treatment.

Problem 4. Hepatic Enzyme Elevation (Transaminitis)

• Objective
  • ALT fluctuated: 44–81 U/L (mildly elevated); peaked on 2025-03-17
  • AST: generally normal, 15–32 U/L
  • No hyperbilirubinemia or ALP elevation (max 123 U/L on 2025-03-28)
• Assessment
  • Likely drug-induced liver injury or chemotherapy-related hepatotoxicity (esp. fludarabine, idarubicin)
  • No imaging or clinical signs of liver failure
  • Albumin remained normal (4.4 g/dL on 2025-03-09), indicating preserved synthetic function
• Recommendation
  • Monitor transaminases biweekly during neutropenia or chemotherapy
  • Avoid hepatotoxic agents when possible
  • Consider keeping hepatoprotective support (e.g., BaoGan (silymarin)) if continuing intensive therapy

2025-02-10

The patient, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (ALL/LBL), has experienced significant complications including massive pleural effusion, mediastinal and neck lymphadenopathy, bone marrow involvement, and neutropenia secondary to aggressive chemotherapy. Management strategies have included multiple lines of chemotherapy (e.g., FLAG-Ida), antibiotics for neutropenic prophylaxis, and supportive care for associated symptoms like anemia and pleural effusion. While neutropenia persists as a critical concern, other parameters such as pleural effusion are under control following therapeutic interventions.

Problem 1. Neutropenia

• Objective:
  • Persistent neutropenia following chemotherapy regimens including FLAG-Ida (2025-02-10) and GRAALL-2003 protocol (2024-11-13 to 2024-12-10).
  • Associated risk of infection, evidenced by the need for prophylactic antibiotics (levofloxacin 750 mg daily), antifungal prophylaxis (nystatin oral suspension), and G-CSF administration (2025-01-02 to 2025-01-24).
  • Laboratory data: WBC trends remained critically low during chemotherapy cycles with eventual recovery on 2025-01-24 (3.21K/uL).
• Assessment:
  • Neutropenia is secondary to cytotoxic effects of multi-agent chemotherapy.
  • Despite prophylactic measures, the patient remains at high risk for opportunistic infections due to severe and prolonged neutropenia.
  • Recovery in WBC counts by 2025-01-24 indicates some marrow recovery, suggesting efficacy of G-CSF.
• Recommendation:
  • Prescribe G-CSF when necessary to support neutrophil recovery, adjusted based on serial CBC monitoring.
  • Close monitoring for febrile neutropenia, with immediate antibiotic escalation as needed.
  • Implement additional infection control measures (e.g., isolation, hygiene protocols) to minimize risk.
  • Consider dose adjustments for subsequent chemotherapy cycles when necessary to mitigate marrow suppression.

Problem 2. Pleural Effusion

• Objective:
  • Large right pleural effusion requiring therapeutic tapping (1050 mL drained on 2024-12-31) and cytology revealing malignancy consistent with ALL/LBL (Cytology 2024-12-31).
  • Imaging confirmed resolution of pleural effusion post-drainage but highlighted persistent mediastinal lymphadenopathy (CT 2024-12-31).
• Assessment:
  • The pleural effusion was likely secondary to mediastinal lymphadenopathy obstructing lymphatic drainage or direct malignant infiltration.
  • Effective drainage and chemotherapy reduced effusion, stabilizing respiratory function.
• Recommendation:
  • Repeat chest imaging to confirm no recurrence of effusion (e.g., CT or ultrasound).
  • Monitor for recurrence through clinical symptoms (e.g., dyspnea) and physical exams.
  • Consider intrapleural chemotherapy or radiation if effusion recurs and is refractory to systemic therapy.

Problem 3. ALL/LBL Progression and Treatment Response

• Objective:
  • Imaging and pathology: Persistent mediastinal and cervical lymphadenopathy despite aggressive chemotherapy, indicative of disease burden (CT 2024-12-31, PET 2024-10-08).
  • Therapeutic interventions: Multiple chemotherapy regimens (e.g., FLAG-Ida, GRAALL-2003), yielding partial response based on imaging.
• Assessment:
  • The disease demonstrates partial chemotherapeutic response, with residual nodal disease indicating incomplete remission.
  • Prognosis remains guarded due to aggressive disease biology and chemotherapy toxicity.
• Recommendation:
  • Consider salvage regimens or allogeneic stem cell transplantation in eligible candidates for curative intent.
  • Discuss clinical trial enrollment for novel agents (e.g., CAR-T therapy or bispecific antibodies).
  • Intensify surveillance with PET/CT to monitor disease burden and guide further therapy.

2024-11-27

Key Findings and Insights:

• Diagnosis and Current Issues:
  • The patient has lymphoblastic T-cell lymphoma, stage IV, with confirmed bone marrow involvement based on biopsy (2024-10-08).
  • Current status includes neutropenic fever (WBC: 0.15 × 10³/uL on 2024-11-27, with 10% neutrophils) and thrombocytopenia (PLT: 58 × 10³/uL). The neutropenia is secondary to chemotherapy.
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) appears controlled as evidenced by fibrinogen improving (478.9 mg/dL, 2024-11-27) and D-dimer trending down (2262 ng/mL, 2024-11-27).
  • The patient shows signs of anemia (HGB: 8.9 g/dL, 2024-11-27).
• Clinical Stability:
  • No active bleeding signs or severe infection symptoms (afebrile during evaluation, ECOG PS 1, clear lungs, stable BP).
  • CRP (0.8 mg/dL on 2024-11-25) does not indicate ongoing severe systemic inflammation.
• Medications and Management:
  • G-CSF initiated on 2024-11-25 for neutropenia management.
  • Antibiotics include meropenem 1 g IV q8h and Targocid (teicoplanin) 600 mg IV qd to address neutropenic fever.
  • Chemotherapy includes aggressive multi-agent regimens like vincristine, daunorubicin, and L-asparaginase, as seen on 2024-11-20.

Comments on Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia:

• Neutropenia:
  • WBC and neutrophil levels are critically low (WBC: 0.15 × 10³/uL, neutrophils: 10% on 2024-11-27).
  • Current G-CSF therapy (filgrastim 300 mcg SC daily) is appropriate. Continue monitoring daily until WBC > 4.0 × 10³/uL.
  • Monitor for opportunistic infections, even in the absence of fever, given severe immunosuppression.
• Thrombocytopenia:
  • Platelet count is low (58 × 10³/uL on 2024-11-27), but no evidence of bleeding or petechiae.
  • Consider platelet transfusion if PLT < 20 × 10³/uL or if clinical bleeding arises.
  • Reevaluate coagulation panel (fibrinogen, D-dimer) periodically to exclude recurrence of DIC.

Management Recommendations:

• Management of Neutropenia and Fever:
  • Continue G-CSF until neutrophil recovery.
  • Maintain broad-spectrum antibiotics, reassess with daily cultures if fever reappears. De-escalate antibiotics based on clinical status and culture results.
• Anemia:
  • The patient’s hemoglobin (HGB: 8.9 g/dL) suggests moderate anemia. Transfusion of red blood cells may be considered to maintain HGB > 9-10 g/dL in a symptomatic patient.
  • Monitor reticulocyte count to assess bone marrow recovery.
• Thrombocytopenia and DIC:
  • Maintain fibrinogen > 100 mg/dL; administer cryoprecipitate if fibrinogen levels decline.
  • Continue to monitor platelet count and consider platelet transfusion thresholds.
• Lymphoma-Specific Therapy:
  • Ensure tolerance of chemotherapy regimens and adjust based on neutrophil recovery.
  • Consider delaying chemotherapy if WBC and PLT do not recover adequately.
• Monitoring and Additional Labs:
  • CBC, coagulation panel, and D-dimer every other day.
  • Repeat infection markers (CRP, procalcitonin) if fever or clinical deterioration arises.
  • Monitor renal (eGFR: 245.7 ml/min/1.73m²) and liver function (ALT, AST normalizing).
• Supportive Care:
  • Continue prophylactic measures (e.g., antifungals if neutropenia persists > 7 days).
  • Prevent falls or trauma to avoid bleeding risks with thrombocytopenia.
  • Monitor for neurotoxicity from vincristine.

Clinical Improvements:

• Stabilization of DIC: Improvement in fibrinogen and decreased D-dimer levels suggest recovery from prior consumptive coagulopathy.
• No active infections: The absence of fever and clear lung findings are reassuring for the current management of neutropenia.
• Improved monitoring: Isolation and supportive measures effectively prevent nosocomial complications.

Patient Overview

• Age: 27 years old
• Diagnosis: T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (bone marrow involvement, Stage IV)
• Current Treatment:
  • Multiple cycles of vincristine, daunorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and L-asparaginase with CNS prophylaxis using intrathecal methotrexate.
  • Supportive care with G-CSF, antibiotics, and isolation.
• Complications:
  • Persistent neutropenia (WBC = 0.15 x10³/uL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT = 58 x10³/uL).
  • History of febrile neutropenia, managed with broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Analysis of Current Regimen Alignment with GRAALL-2003 Protocol – For a 27-year-old male, a pediatric-inspired protocol, like GRAALL-2003, is appropriate as it has shown improved survival in young adults with ALL.

• Induction Phase:
  • Current Treatment:
    • The patient is receiving daunorubicin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and L-asparaginase, which are key components of the GRAALL-2003 induction regimen.
    • Intrathecal methotrexate aligns with CNS prophylaxis.
• Intensification and Consolidation Phases:
  • Current Treatment Status:
    • The consolidation phase with multiple blocks (Ara-C, methotrexate, dexamethasone, etc.) is not yet documented in the current regimen.
  • Recommendation:
    • Introduce structured consolidation therapy blocks (e.g., alternating Ara-C, methotrexate, and etoposide) to reduce relapse risk.
    • Consider late intensification to mimic GRAALL protocols, including dexamethasone, vincristine, and daunorubicin.
• CNS Prophylaxis:
  • Current Treatment:
    • The patient is receiving intrathecal methotrexate, which is aligned with GRAALL-2003 CNS therapy.
  • Recommendation:
    • Intensify CNS prophylaxis with triple intrathecal therapy (methotrexate, cytarabine, and corticosteroids) for higher efficacy.
    • Monitor for CNS involvement signs (e.g., imaging or cerebrospinal fluid analysis) as lymphoma with bone marrow involvement poses a risk.
• Maintenance Therapy:
  • No maintenance therapy plan has been mentioned. According to GRAALL-2003:
    • Maintenance therapy includes daily 6-mercaptopurine, weekly methotrexate, and monthly prednisone/vincristine.
    • This is crucial for preventing relapse and maintaining long-term remission.

Patient-Specific Adjustments – The patient is 27 years old and can tolerate intensified regimens better than older adults, but certain considerations remain critical:

• Neutropenia Management
  • Severe neutropenia (WBC = 0.15 x10³/uL) persists despite G-CSF support. Risks include opportunistic infections and delayed chemotherapy cycles.
  • Recommendations:
    • Continue filgrastim (300 mcg SC daily) until WBC > 1.0 x10³/uL.
    • Antifungal prophylaxis: Introduce agents like posaconazole or voriconazole to prevent invasive fungal infections during prolonged neutropenia.
    • Delay further chemotherapy cycles until recovery of ANC (> 0.5 x10³/uL) to avoid severe sepsis.
• Thrombocytopenia Management
  • Platelet count = 58 x10³/uL, posing a bleeding risk.
  • Recommendations:
    • Maintain platelets >50 x10³/uL with transfusions as needed during chemotherapy.
    • Use platelet-sparing regimens where possible.
• CNS Prophylaxis
  • The GRAALL-2003 protocol recommends cranial irradiation for high-risk patients or those with CNS involvement.
  • Recommendations:
    • If no CNS involvement, avoid irradiation to reduce long-term neurotoxicity. Instead, intensify intrathecal prophylaxis with triple therapy.
• Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT)
  • GRAALL-2003 Protocol:
    • Allogeneic SCT is recommended for high-risk patients in the first complete remission (CR) if a matched donor is available.
  • Recommendations:
    • Perform minimal residual disease (MRD) testing via flow cytometry or molecular methods.
    • If MRD-negative after induction/consolidation, defer SCT and proceed with maintenance.
    • If MRD-positive, prepare for SCT with reduced-intensity conditioning (RIC).
• L-Asparaginase Toxicity
  • GRAALL-2003 Findings:
    • L-asparaginase toxicity (e.g., thrombosis, pancreatitis) was a significant issue in adults.
  • Recommendations:
    • Monitor pancreatic enzymes (amylase/lipase) and coagulation parameters during L-asparaginase therapy.
    • Switch to pegaspargase (long-acting form) for better tolerability if not already implemented.

2024-11-26

[FFP Not a Universal Fix for L-Asparaginase-Induced DIC]

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is not universally beneficial for all patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) when receiving L-asparaginase. The use of FFP in such cases has been studied with varying outcomes:

• Effectiveness and Risks: FFP is used to manage coagulation disorders induced by L-asparaginase, which can cause deficiencies in several hemostatic proteins, including fibrinogen and antithrombin III[5]. However, its administration carries risks such as hypervolemia and potential viral transmission[5]. Studies have shown that FFP does not significantly improve hemostatic parameters or prevent bleeding in some contexts, such as in critically ill neonates with DIC3.

• Thrombosis Prevention: While FFP has been used to prevent thrombotic complications associated with L-asparaginase therapy, its effectiveness is debated. In adults undergoing induction therapy with L-asparaginase for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the risk of thrombosis is high, but no clear guidelines exist on the use of FFP for thrombosis prevention2. Instead, low molecular weight heparin has been used as a prophylactic measure2.

• Clinical Studies: Some studies have shown that FFP does not significantly alter coagulation parameters or improve outcomes in children receiving L-asparaginase[7][8]. For instance, a study found no beneficial effect on the hemostatic system in children receiving L-asparaginase when treated with FFP[7]. Another study demonstrated minimal improvement in coagulation factors after FFP administration during ALL induction therapy[8].

In conclusion, while FFP may be used in certain situations to manage coagulation disorders during L-asparaginase therapy, it is not universally effective for all patients with DIC. The decision to use FFP should be based on individual patient conditions and weighed against potential risks.

Citations: 1 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/e958fc7411b21acd7aaeaa0939d5a58ed1c3aaf1 2 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/855c9f52e9e012acf7ebe9715598f7216ed1e021 3 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/a7e99b199d4ede1ae884bfe53c2f336cd9248a9b 4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3855365/ [5] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/d4d1f13b6ecef34499ae64e130de9920e13386ee [6] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/b1109ea19930e08070234b800a5b2a3f2309452f [7] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7524313/ [8] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8566890/

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• 2025-03-30 DutyNote
  • Problem 1# Ascending colon adenocarcinoma, cT3N1b s/p right hemi, pT3N1b, stage III, pMMR, admission for adjuvant FOLFOX 12 cycles
  • Clinical course or treatment process
    • This is a 49-year-old female with new diagnosed Ascending colon adenocarcinoma.
    • Dizziness and dyspnea was noted for a month and she visited YongHe Cardinal Tien Hospital’s ER, where anemia was noted. Colon scope was performed and a tumor at ascending colon was noted, biopsy was performed.
    • Pathology report showed adenocarcinoma. She visited Tri-Service General Hospital and recieved CT and PET, the reports was compatible with ascending colon adenocarcinoma with right side lymphnode metastasis.
    • Right hemicolectomy was performed on 2025/03/10, she tolerated the surgery well. Under stable condition, she discharged on 2025/03/14. She visited our OND OPD and adjuvant chemotherapy FOLFOX for 12 cycles was suggested.
    • This time, she was admitted to our ward for first time FOLFOX chemotherapy.
  • Treatment recommendations
    • Lab data, pre chemotherapy evaluation.
    • PG2 Lyo injection before chemotherapy
    • Start C1 FOLFOX on 2025/03/31
• 2025-03-26 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Xu ZhanYang
  • port A done smoothly
• 2025-03-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S
    • colon ca requires Chemo
    • Dr Lin’s wife
    • admission for adjuvant FOLFOX x12 cycles
  • O
    • BH: 162 cm; BW: 53 kg; BMI: 20.2
  • A/P
    • Ascending colon adenocarcinoma, cT3N1b s/p right hemi, pT3N1b, stage III, pMMR
    • portA on 2025-03-26 0800 local exofin

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-31 - Agifutol (glutathione) 1500mg/m2 2400mg NS 100mL 30min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 635mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4475mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. GSH immediately before each oxaliplatin administration)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-31

A 49-year-old female with newly diagnosed ascending colon adenocarcinoma (cT3N1b, pT3N1b, stage III, pMMR) underwent right hemicolectomy on 2025-03-10, followed by Port-A implantation on 2025-03-26. She is now admitted for first cycle (C1) of adjuvant FOLFOX chemotherapy on 2025-03-31. Laboratory tests reveal normofunctional liver and kidneys, moderate anemia (HGB 9.0 g/dL), and marked eosinophilia (14.5%). Her chemotherapy plan follows NCCN guidelines, appropriate for stage III colon cancer.

Problem 1. Stage III Colon Adenocarcinoma (pT3N1b, pMMR)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Ascending colon adenocarcinoma, cT3N1b, confirmed by colonoscopy biopsy (pre-2025-03-10), with nodal involvement (N1b) on CT and PET imaging (at TSGH).
  • Surgery: Right hemicolectomy on 2025-03-10 with post-op recovery stable; discharged from TSGH on 2025-03-14.
  • Histopathology: pT3N1b, pMMR.
  • Chemotherapy: Plan for adjuvant FOLFOX x12 cycles; C1 initiated on 2025-03-31.
  • Guidelines: Matches NCCN recommendations for high-risk stage III colon cancer, which include 6 months of FOLFOX as a preferred option.
• Assessment
  • According to NCCN guidelines (Version 5.2024), 6 months of FOLFOX is appropriate for T3N1b (high-risk stage III) tumors, especially with nodal positivity.
  • Patient is pMMR, so no dMMR-associated treatment modifications (e.g., immunotherapy) are needed.
  • Good functional status (BMI 20.2), no contraindications noted for oxaliplatin.
  • Early initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy (C1 on 2025-03-31, ~3 weeks post-op) aligns with evidence showing benefit within 6–8 weeks of resection.
• Recommendation
  • Continue planned FOLFOX regimen every 2 weeks x12 cycles.
  • Monitor for oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy and fluorouracil-induced mucositis or diarrhea.
  • Evaluate for treatment tolerance at end of C1D1 infusion and throughout cycles.

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective
  • CBC on 2025-03-30 shows: HGB 9.0 g/dL, HCT 30.5%, MCV 78.0 fL (microcytic), MCH 23.0 pg, MCHC 29.5 g/dL, RDW 23.5%, RBC 3.91 ×10⁶/uL.
  • Anemia likely present since initial presentation (reported dizziness, dyspnea before diagnosis).
  • No transfusions reported in the available records.
• Assessment
  • Pattern consistent with iron-deficiency anemia, likely related to chronic tumor bleeding pre-resection.
  • RDW elevation suggests anisocytosis, consistent with iron deficiency.
  • HGB <10 g/dL may impact chemotherapy tolerance, particularly 5-FU–induced fatigue and oxaliplatin tolerance.
• Recommendation
  • Order iron studies (serum iron, ferritin, TIBC) to confirm iron-deficiency pattern.
  • Begin oral iron supplementation or consider IV iron if intolerance or malabsorption suspected.
  • Consider PRBC transfusion if symptomatic or HGB <8.0 g/dL.

Problem 3. Eosinophilia

• Objective
  • WBC: 4.84 ×10³/uL; Differential: Eosinophils 14.5%, absolute eosinophil count ≈ 702/uL.
  • No systemic allergic reaction or infection recorded in recent records.
  • No mention of parasitic infection, drug hypersensitivity, or hematologic malignancy.
• Assessment
  • Likely reactive eosinophilia; possibilities include:
    • Drug effect (e.g., antibiotics post-op? not documented).
    • Post-surgical immune rebound.
    • Underlying atopy, parasitic infection, or subclinical inflammation.
  • No systemic eosinophilic symptoms (e.g., rash, wheezing, fever).
• Recommendation
  • Recheck differential in 1–2 weeks during next cycle’s labs.
  • If persistent or increasing, consider:
    • Stool O&P, IgE level, chest X-ray.
    • Review medication history for eosinophil-inducing agents.

Problem 4. Chemotherapy Readiness and Organ Function

• Objective
  • Pre-chemo labs on 2025-03-30:
    • Renal: Creatinine 0.54 mg/dL, eGFR 127.53 mL/min/1.73m² (excellent).
    • Liver: AST 22, ALT 23 U/L, TBil 0.38 mg/dL, DBil 0.08 mg/dL.
    • Electrolytes: Na 141, K 3.6, Ca 2.24 mmol/L, Mg 2.0 mg/dL.
    • Albumin: 4.0 g/dL.
    • ALP: 37 U/L (normal).
  • Vitals stable; no reported fever, hypotension, or signs of infection.
• Assessment
  • Adequate hepatic and renal reserve for FOLFOX initiation.
  • Mildly low-normal potassium (3.6 mmol/L); watch during oxaliplatin/5-FU infusions due to risk of electrolyte disturbances.
  • No contraindication to any chemotherapy agents noted.
• Recommendation
  • Proceed with C1 FOLFOX infusion as planned.
  • Ensure good hydration pre/post infusion.
  • Recheck CMP and CBC before C2; monitor for oxaliplatin nephrotoxicity, electrolyte loss, and mucositis.

Problem 5. Hepatitis B Reactivation Risk

• Objective
  • No HBV serologic panel or HBsAg/anti-HBc status was mentioned in the current data.
  • The patient is about to start adjuvant FOLFOX (oxaliplatin + 5-FU + leucovorin) as of 2025-03-31, a moderately immunosuppressive regimen.
  • No antiviral prophylaxis noted.
• Assessment
  • According to ASCO, AGA, and NCCN guidelines, screening for HBsAg, anti-HBc, and anti-HBs is mandatory before initiating systemic chemotherapy.
  • Patients who are HBsAg(+) or anti-HBc(+) are at moderate to high risk of HBV reactivation under FOLFOX.
  • Reactivation may lead to fulminant hepatitis, chemotherapy interruption, or death. Preemptive antiviral therapy greatly reduces risk.
• Recommendation
  • Immediately screen for HBV serologies (HBsAg, anti-HBc total, anti-HBs).
    • If HBsAg(+) or anti-HBc(+), initiate antiviral prophylaxis with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) or Baraclude (entecavir) before or alongside chemotherapy.
    • Continue antiviral for at least 6–12 months after completion of chemotherapy.
  • If HBsAg(-)/anti-HBc(-): no further action needed.
  • Monitor LFTs monthly if HBV at risk or confirmed.

[bedside visit]

Date & Time of Visit: 2025-03-31 at 15:30

Location: 11A15

Assessment & Intervention:

• During the visit, the patient was awake and alert, lying in bed with good overall spirit. A male family member or friend was also present, seated on the small bed near the window.

• I asked the patient how she felt about her first cycle of chemotherapy, and whether she had been informed of the potential side effects. The patient responded that a case manager had provided a brief explanation earlier in the morning, and that she was not currently experiencing any discomfort.

• I reminded her to promptly report any adverse symptoms to the healthcare team if they occur. I also informed her that after discharge, she may receive a follow-up call to inquire about her post-chemotherapy condition.

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[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2025-03-25 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Probably a sentinel lymph node at the left axillary region.
• 2025-03-17 MRI - breast
  • Impression:
    • Left breast malignancy s/p treatment, with regression.
    • Small circumscribed breast tumors, around 0.5cm in right breast, suggest close follow up.
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 6: proven of malignancy-appropriate action should be taken.
• 2025-03-17 Sonography - breast
  • Findings:
    • Parenchymal pattern: homogeneous sonodense
    • Focal sonographic lesion:
      • #1
        • Location: Left 3/1.99 cm
        • Size: 2.28x1.54 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: no
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #2
        • Location: Right 12/2.04 cm
        • Size: 0.21x0.16 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: no
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #3
        • Location: Right 3/4.12 cm
        • Size: 0.43x0.16 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: no
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: anechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #4
        • Location: Right 6/2.34 cm
        • Size: 0.29x0.15 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: no
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #5
        • Location: Right 7/0.66 cm
        • Size: 0.47x0.15 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: no
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #6
        • Location: Right 9/2.84 cm
        • Size: 0.32x0.33 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #7
        • Location: Right 10/3.31 cm
        • Size: 0.35x0.26 cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
    • Correlation with calcification: none
    • Axillary lymph node: none
  • Suggestion and Plan
    • Left breast malignancy s/p marker clip, with regression.
    • Right breast cysts and fibroadenomas. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 6: proven malignancy.
• 2024-10-25 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: positive (score = 3+), Ki-67 (<10%), p53 (25%).
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
• 2020-12-11 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, sono-guided biopsy — Compatible with papillary ductal carcinoma in situ
    
  • The sections show a picture compatible with papillary ductalcarcinoma in situ, composed of papillary fronds with delicated fibrovascular cores lined by monotonous ductal epithelial cells with low nuclear grade.
  • IHC shows following features:
    • ER (Ab): Positive (diffuse and strong staining)
      
    • CK5/6: Negative in the neoplastic cel population
      
    • p63: No myoepithelial cells along the fibrovascular cores
• 2020-12-04 Ductography
  • Ductography was performed from discharged nipple
  • Opacification of intramammary ducts in inner lower portion of left breast. No significant intraluminal lesion noted based on this study.

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-05 ~ 2025-02-06 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Present illness history
    • The patient experienced the patient had diarrhea about twice a day and a cold a week after the last chemotherapy. Her symptoms have improved, but she still has a slight sore throat and cough and the breast tumor had superficial bruise.
    • Under the impression of recurrent left breast invasive carcinoma. This time, she was admitted for 5th course of neoadjuvent chemotherapy with Phesgo (Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab) + Taxotere 75mg/m2 + Carboplatin 450mg and Leuplin 11.25mg 3M SC. 
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if sore throat
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD 3D
    • fusidic acid 20mg/gm BID EXT 7D
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI for dry hand
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 5mL TID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2024-12-25 ~ 2024-12-26 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Present illness history
    • After full explanation the treatment method, this patient decided to neoadjuvent chemotherapy with Phesgo (Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab) + Taxotere 75mg/m2 + Carboplatin 450mg for 6 cycles then operation.
    • She start neoajuvant chemotherapy on 2024/11/09. During this cycle, the patient experienced multiple small pimples clustered on the scalp and face, constipation followed by diarrhea and whole body bone pain.
    • Laboratory results during this period showed a white blood cell count of 4.67, with a neutrophil segmented percentage of 60.4%, and an absolute neutrophil count of 2820.
    • The patient is now admitted for the first course of neoadjuvent chemotherapy with Phesgo (Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab) + Taxotere 75mg/m2 + Carboplatin 450mg.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, 3rd neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with Phesgo (Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab) 600mg & 600mg SC + Taxotere 75mg/m2 + Carboplatin 450mg were given.
    • We consulted Traditional Chinese Medicine for combile treatment. No discomfort after chemotherapy.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged today and will be follow up in outpatient department. Arrange next admission three weeks later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Dulcolax enteric-coated (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# PRNQN 7D if no bowel movement 2 days
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNQ8H 7D if diarrhea > 4 times per day
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 13 TIDAC 3D if N/V
    • fusidic acid 20mg/gm BID EXT 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
• 2024-11-07 ~ 2024-11-09 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left breast invasive carcinoma status post port-A insertion on 2024/11/08. rcT2N0M0, stage IIA. ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: positive (score = 3+), Ki-67: <10%, ECOG: 0.
    • For neoadjuvant chemotherapy
    • Left breast papillary ductal carcinoma in situ status post partial mastectomy on 2021/01/05.
  • CC
    • noted a mass at left breast in 2024-09.
  • Present illness history
    • This 29-year-old woman patient has past history of right ovary benign neoplasm status post laparoscopic right oophorocystectomy on 2024/07/19. Left breast ductal carcinoma in stu (DCIS) status post partial mastectomy on 2021/01/05, with radiotherapy completed and Tamoxifen since 2021/01/13. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • After surgery on the left breast in 2021, regular follow-up visits were scheduled. She noted a mass at left breast in 2024-09.
    • Mammography showed focal asymmetry in UOQ of left breast (posterior third portion), suggest sonographic correlation.
    • Breast sono showed Location: Left3’/6.90 cm, Size: 1.07x1.63cm, suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered.
    • Breast MRI showed There are multifocal group tumors in 3’region of left breast(area about 3.6cm), c/w malignancy.
    • PET scan showed a glucose hypermetabolism in the lateral aspect of the left breast, compatible with recurrent breast malignancy.
    • Left breast core needle biopsy showed invasive carcinoma, ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: positive (score = 3+), Ki-67 (<10%).
    • Left axillary core needle biopsy showed benign. CA-153: 13.630 U/ml, CEA: 3.260ng/ml. Abdomen sono showed normal echogenicity of the liver. She had no dizzines, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss.
    • Physical examination: symmetrical of bilateral breasts. old operation scar in left breast. a hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at left breast around 2.5*2.5cm without discharge. No left nipple was noted. The left breast skin had no cellulite change.
    • Shared decision making (SDM) for this patient. Neoadjuvent chemotherapy with Phesgo (Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab) + Taxotere 75mg/m2 + Carboplatin 450mg for 6 cycles then operation were suggest.
    • Under the impression of left breast invasive carcinoma, she was admitted for surgery of port-A insertion and 1st neoadjuvant chemotherpy with Phesgo (Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab) 1200mg & 600mg + Taxotere 75mg/m2 + Carboplatin 450mg.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, port A insertion was performed on 2024/11/08. 1st neoadjuvant chemotherpy with Phesgo (Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab) 1200mg & 600mg + Taxotere 75mg/m2 + Carboplatin 450mg were given. The wound is clean and dry. No discomfort after chemotherapy.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, wound will be follow up in outpatient department. And arrange next admission on 2024/12/03.
  • Discharge prescription
    • loperamide 2mg 2# PRNQ8H 7D if watery stool >= 4 times per day
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC 3D if N/V
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D for 2024-11-10 to 2024-11-12
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D
• 2024-07-22, 2024-04-29, 2024-02-05, 2023-11-15, 2023-08-23, 2023-05-31, 2023-03-08, 2022-12-14, 2022-09-26, 2022-06-29, 2022-04-06, 2022-01-12, 2021-10-20, 2021-07-28, 2021-05-05, 2021-02-10 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRe
  • Prescription x3
    • Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate 10mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2024-07-18 ~ 2024-07-22 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Hong ZhengXiu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right ovarian cyst post Laparoscopic right oophorocystectomy on 2024/07/19
    • Benign neoplasm of right ovary post laparoscopic right oophorocystectomy on 2024/07/19
  • CC
    • right ovarian cyst around 7 cm.
  • Present illness history
    • This 29-year-old sex(-) female patient with menarche at 14 years old. Her menstrual cycle occurs every 30 days with a duration of 7 days. LMP on 2021/03. without underlying disease including DM or hypertension.
    • Underwent left breast DCIS and had a central lumpectomy on 2021/01/05. She began tamoxifen therapy on 2021/01/13. Regular follow-ups were conducted at our GS and GYN OPD. She also had a history of s/p LC on 2011-02 due to r’t dermoid. She denies any drug allergies.
    • She presented to the GYN OPD for follow-up regarding a right ovarian cyst. MRI pelvis on 2024/04/15, revealed bilateral ovarian cysts, Up to 6.1cm in right side.
    • A gynecologic ultrasound on 2024/06/15, indicated a right ovarian cyst measuring approximately 69 x 44 mm and endometrial thickness of 7.5 mm. Surgery was recommended .
    • Given the impression of a right ovarian cyst, The operation and complication had been fully explained to the patient and her family. She was then admitted to the ward for preparation of laparoscopic cystectomy on 2024/07/19.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • She was arranged to admit for laparoscopic right oophorocystectomy, which were performed smoothly on 2024/07/19. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Abdominal wound was clear without discharge and healing was well. So she was discharged and her OPD follow-up appointment is scheduled on next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 5D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 5D
    • Naproxen (naproxen 250mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 5D
• 2024-04-22, 2024-01-20 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Hong ZhengXiu
  • Prescription x3
    • Danol (danazol 200mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 0.5# QNAC 28D
• 2022-12-31, 2021-01-16 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Hong ZhengXiu
  • Prescription x3
    • spironolactone 25mg 1# QD 28D
    • Ankomin (metformin 500mg) 0.5# BIDAC 28D
• 2021-01-04 ~ 2021-01-07 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast status post partial mastectomy on 2021/01/05.
  • CC
    • Left bleeding nipple on 2020/12/01.
  • Present illness history
    • This 25 years old female denied of any systemic disease. According to her statement, she was noted left bleeding nipple on 2020/12/01.
    • She visited to our GS OPD for help on 2020/12/02. Ductography was performed which revealed opacification of intramammary ducts in inner lower portion of left breast.
    • Breast sono showed bilateral fibroadenomas and suspect left breast tumor at 3 o’ clock/0.27 cm, size about 0.88x1.18cm, BI-RADS: 4. Therefore, she received breast sono guide biopsy was perforned.
    • Pathology revealed papillary ductal carcinoma in situ, low nuclear grade. Physical examination showed bilateral breast without tenderness, no nipple retraction and without disacharge or bleeding, no axillary lymph node.
    • Under left breast DCIS was impressed. This time , she was admitted to our ward for surgery management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, left breast partial mastectomy was performed on 2021/01/05. The breast cancer further study was arranged. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The wound is clean and dry. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, wound will be follow up on 2021/01/11.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 5D
    • Keto (ketoralac 10mg) 1# QID 5D

2020-10-24, 2020-07-11 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Hong ZhengXiu - Prescription x3 - spironolactone 25mg 1# QD 28D - Uformin (metformin 500mg) 0.5# BIDAC 28D

[surgical operation]

[radiotherapy]

• 2021-02-03 ~ 2021-03-19 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the left breast, and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the left breast tumor bed (scar) area.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-24 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 600mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min

• 2025-02-27 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 600mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 148mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 6 450mg NS 250mL 2hr (Herceptin + Perjecta. TCHP)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-05 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 600mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 146mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 6 450mg NS 250mL 2hr (Herceptin + Perjecta. TCHP)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-15 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 600mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 146mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 6 450mg NS 250mL 2hr (Herceptin + Perjecta. TCHP)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-12-25 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 600mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 146mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 6 450mg NS 250mL 2hr (Herceptin + Perjecta. TCHP)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-12-04 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 600mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 146mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 6 450mg NS 250mL 2hr (Herceptin + Perjecta. TCHP)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-09 - Phesgo (pertuzumab 1200mg, trastuzumab 600mg) SC 5min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 146mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 6 450mg NS 250mL 2hr (Herceptin + Perjecta. TCHP, loading)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

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[allergy]

• Omnipaque (iohexol) - skin rash

[lab data]

• 2022-12-13 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2022-12-13 Anti-HBc Value 6.08 S/CO
  
• 2022-12-13 HBsAg Nonreactive
  
• 2022-12-13 HBsAg Value 0.33 S/CO
  
• 2022-12-13 Anti-HCV Reactive
  
• 2022-12-13 Anti-HCV Value 12.14 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2025-02-12 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, purulent post nasal drip, corditis
• 2025-02-06 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Colon cancer with liver metastasis (a viable tumor 2.8 cm at S4), stage IV status post first Radiofrequency ablation on 2024/10/04.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A nodule (6.7mm) in RML. Emphysema of bil. lungs.
    • Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly. Liver tumor s/p RFA without enhancing lesion.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary and visceral arteries.
• 2025-01-23 Colonoscopy
  • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
  • Colon cancer s/p op
  • No evidence of recurrence
• 2024-12-05 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-12-05 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-11-14 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • s/p RFA at S4 of liver.
    • Another target like lesion at S2 of liver measuring 4.3cm in largest dimension is noted. New meta is considered.
    • One enhanced dot at spleen measuring 0.2cm with hyperintensity on T2WI is found. Simple cyst is favored.
• 2024-10-23 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis; mininal
  • Hiatal hernia; mild
  • Superficial gastritis; antrum
• 2024-10-18 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: glaucoma ou
  • Report: 71/93 3.25/3.03 0.83/0.72
• 2024-10-18 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 1.38 mL
• 2024-10-18 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : fair
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-10-18 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUS-P
  • Findings
    • Prostate
      • Size of prostate: 5.1 (T) cm x 3.9 (L) cm x 5.6 (AP) cm = 60.5 cc
      • Size of adenoma: 4.2 (T) cm x 2.9 (L) cm x 4.5 (AP) cm = 29 cc
    • Seminal vesicles
      • Size: L’t 1.2 x 0.4 cm
      • Size: R’t 1.5 x 0.7 cm
• 2024-10-11 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis
    • Suspected cirrhosis with splenomegaly
    • Propable liver calcification, right
    • Pancreas not shown
    • Suboptimal examination of liver, especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)
• 2024-10-04 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2024-10-04 RadioFrequency Ablation, RFA
  • Procedure
    • Metastatic liver disease s/p RFA (3 sessions)
  • Indication
    • Colon ca with metastatic liver tumors for RFA
  • Course
    • By sono-guided and RVS assistance, RFA probe was inserted to the tumor with whiteout appearance (stop after 3 pauses; 3 sessions). The patient tolerated the procedure. IV anesthesia was performed during the procedure.
  • Findings
    • A 2.8 cm faint hypoechoic mass at rt ant seg near liver surface.
  • Complication
    • No immediate complication
  • Suggestion
    • Nil
• 2024-08-21 MRI - L-spine
  • CC: left buttock pain, right medial thigh pain for 3 months
  • past history: liver cancer, colon cancer
  • Without-contrast multiplanar spine MRI revealed
    • mild spondylolisthesis at L4-5; mild spinal canal stenosis at the middle L-spine with subluxation of the bialteral L4-5 facet joints, causing mild spinal canal stenosis at the L4-5.
    • decreased SI on T2WI in the L-spine disc spaces; herniated disc in the L3/4 disc, causing mild anterior indentation in the left L3-4 thecal sac and mild left L3-4 foraminal stenosis.
    • degenerative change at the L-spine facet joints; moderate hypertrophy of the L4 lignmentum flavum.
  • IMP:
    • herniated disc in the L3/4 disc.
    • mild spondylolisthesis at L4-5
    • mild spinal canal stenosia t the middle L-spine.
• 2024-08-14 L-spine flex. & ext. (including sacrum)
  • mild anterior spur formation at the L-spine
  • moderate decreased disc space in the L3/4 disc
  • mild decreased disc space in the L5/S1 disc
• 2024-08-14 KUB
  • mild scoliosis of the L-spine.
• 2024-08-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumor C/W metastasis
    • Suspcious liver calcified, right posterior segment
    • Liver cirrhosis, mild splenomegaly
  • Suggestion:
    • RFA using RVS
• 2024-07-29 PET
  • Compared with the previous study on 2023-10-13, the glucose hypermetabolic lesion at the segment 2 of the liver is old and shows less evident. However, the other glucose hypermetabolic lesion at the segment 4 of the liver is old also and shows slightly more prominent.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar and some mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Colon cancer with suspected liver mets s/p treatment, probably dissociated metabolic response to current therapy by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-07-26 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: glaucoma ou
  • Report: 69/89 3.09/3.13 0.86/0.73, diffuse thinning od, no progression
• 2024-07-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Several poor enhancing nodules (up to 2.8cm) at liver.
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Splenomegaly with a hypodense nodule (5mm).
    • Emphysema of bil. lungs. A small nodule (5mm) at RML. Some GGO at bil. lungs.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Atherosclerosis of the aorta, coronary and iliac arteries.
• 2024-07-06 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-05-03 Microsonography
  • Report: OCT-D 71/91 3.15/3.02 0.83/0.74
• 2024-03-14 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of descending-sigmoid colon, cT3N1M1, stage IV
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Several poor enhancing nodules (up to 1.8cm) at left hepatic lobe.
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Emphysema of bil. lungs. A small nodule (5mm) at RML.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Impression:
    • S/P operation.
    • Several poor enhancing nodules (up to 1.8cm) at left hepatic lobe c/w metastases.
    • A small nodule (5mm) at RML.
• 2023-11-29 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2018-12982A4
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-11-29 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
• 2023-11-15 CT - abdomen
  • History: synchronous D-colon cancer (pT3N0M0) and Sigmoid cancer (pT2N0M0) s/p Lt hemicolectomy on 2018-08-14 by Dr Xiao GuangHong
    • 2019/09/12 MRI: two metastases in S8 dome and S7 s/p Op by Dr Wu ChaoQun,
    • 2020/04/07 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (2.9cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2020/09/15 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (1.2cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2022/01/07 MRI: No focal lesion in the right liver dome
    • 2022/12/02 MRI: Two metastases 4 cm in S2 and 1 cm in S4.
    • 2023/03/17 MRI: Two metastases 2.6 cm in S2 and 1 cm in S4.
  • Findings: Comparison prior MRI dated 2023/03/17.
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 4.4 x 2.5 cm in S2 of the liver dome. Please correlate with MRI to R/O metastasis S/P treatment?
    • There is a rim enhancing lesion 2 cm in S4 of the liver that is c/w metastasis.
    • S/P partial resection of S8 dome and S6/7 of the liver.
      • There is mild irregular liver contour that may be cirrhosis.
      • There is splenomegaly (long axis: 12 cm) that may be portal hypertension.
    • There is no focal abnormality in the gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, & both kidneys.
      • There is no evidence of ascites or lymphadenopathy.
      • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
        
  • IMP:
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 4.4 x 2.5 cm in S2 of the liver dome. Please correlate with MRI to R/O metastasis S/P treatment?
    • Metastasis 2 cm in S4 of the liver.
• 2023-11-08 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Esophageal varices F1CbLi.; S/P EVL
  • Superficial gastritis; antrum
• 2023-10-13 PET
  • Two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the segment 2 and segment 4 of the liver respectively, compatible with liver metastases.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar and some mediastinal lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulaiton may show this picture.
• 2023-10-03 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
• 2023-10-03 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with 1st degree A-V block
• 2023-08-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • poor echo window due to much bowel gas and unable to detect two lesions, S2 and S4, noted at liver MRI (2023/07/18).
    • Suspcious liver calcified, right posterior segment
    • Liver cirrhosis, mild splenomegaly
    • fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • arrange other image for complete liver survey
• 2023-07-21 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably moderate myocardial ischemia at the inferoposterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the anteroapical wall, anteroseptal wall and basal lateral wall.
• 2023-07-18 MRI - upper abdomen
  • History and indication: Liver metastases
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Stable size (1.0cm) of S4 lesion. Decreased size (2.2cm) of S2 lesion.
    • Tiny cysts in liver and spleen.
  • IMP:
    • Stable size (1.0cm) of S4 lesion. Decreased size (2.2cm) of S2 lesion.
• 2023-07-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (82 - 38) / 82 = 53.66%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 54
  • Conclusion:
    • Hypokinesia of LV inferior wall, posterior wall with preserved LV systolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; mild PR; mild posterior mitral annulus calcification.
    • Dilated aortic root and proximal ascending aorta (40 mm) with mild calcification.
• 2023-06-29 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-06-29 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2023-06-29 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Splenomegaly.
• 2023-05-18 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Suboptimal study, due to food residuals
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Esophageal varices, F1CbLi. RCS(-) White nipple sign(-). From 32cm to 40cm below incisors.
    • Gastric shallow ulcers, antrum
  • Suggestion
    • Suboptimal study, due to food residuals
    • PPI use
    • Regular follou up
• 2023-03-17 MRI - upper abdomen
  • History and Indication:
    • synchronous D-colon cancer (pT3N0M0) and Sigmoid cancer(pT2N0M0) s/p Lt hemicolectomy on 20180814
    • 2019/09/12 MRI: two metas in S8 dome and S7 s/p Op
    • 2020/04/07 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (2.9cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2020/09/15 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (1.2cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2022/01/07 MRI: No focal lesion in the right liver dome
    • 2022/12/02 MRI: Two metastases 2.5 cm in S2 and 1 cm in S4.
  • MR Imaging of the abdomen was performed on a 1.5 T superconducting magnet and phase arrayed body coil. Patient kept in supine position with field of view 38 cm, slice thickness 6 mm and gap 1 mm.
    
  • Non-contrast MRI has limitation in diagnosis of solid organ pathology, bowel loop lesion, and vascular system abnormality. We recommend contrast enhanced MRI if patient’s renal function can tolerate Gd-DTPA injection.
    • Prior MRI identified a metastasis 4 cm in S2 of the liver is noted again, decreasing in size to 2.6 cm that is c/w metastasis S/P C/T with partial response.
      • In addition, Prior MRI identified a metastasis 1 cm in S4 of the liver is noted again, stable in size that is c/w metastasis S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • S/P partial resection of S8 dome and S6/7 of the liver.
      • There is mild irregular liver contour that may be cirrhosis.
    • There is splenomegaly (long axis: 12 cm) and small recanalization of paraumbilical vein that is compatible with portal hypertension.
    • There is no focal abnormality in the gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, & both kidneys.
      
    • There is no evidence of ascites or lymphadenopathy.
    • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
      
  • IMP:
    • One metastasis in S2 liver S/P C/T shows partial response.
    • One metastasis in S4 liver S/P C/T shows stable disease.
• 2022-12-02 MRI - upper abdomen
  • History and Indication: synchronous D-colon cancer (pT3N0M0) and Sigmoid cancer(pT2N0M0) s/p Lt hemicolectomy on 20180814.
    • 2019/09/12 MRI:two metas in S8 dome and S7 s/p Op
    • 2020/04/07 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (2.9cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2020/09/15 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (1.2cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2022/01/07 MRI: No focal lesion in the right liver dome
  • Findings
    • There are two mass lesions measuring 4 cm in S2 and 1 cm in S4 of the liver, showing hypointensity on T1WI and mild hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI.
      • Two metastases 4 cm in S2 and 1 cm in S4 of the liver are suspected.
    • S/P partial resection of S8 dome and S6/7 of the liver.
      • There is mild irregular liver contour that may be cirrhosis.
    • There is splenomegaly (long axis: 12 cm) and small recanalization of paraumbilical vein that is compatible with portal hypertension.
  • IMP:
    • Two metastases 4 cm in S2 and 1 cm in S4 of the liver are suspected.
• 2022-09-15 SONO - abdomen
  • S/P right liver operation. Mild splenomegaly.
• 2022-06-27 MRI - upper abdomen
  • S/P liver operation. Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
• 2022-06-21 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Colon, descending colon (40 cm from anal verge), Biopsy removal Specimen: A — Hyperplastic polyp
    • Section shows fragment(s) of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with crowded benign hyperplastic mucinous glands.
  • Colon, sigmoid colon (25 cm from anal verge), Polypectomy (cold snaring) Specimen: B — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
    • Section shows fragment(s) of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative tubular mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic, elongated nuclei with low grade dysplasia.
• 2022-06-21 Colonoscopy
  • Colon cancer s/p op
  • No evidence of recurrence
• 2022-06-06 SONO - abdomen
  • poor echo window
  • Liver cirrhosis (incomplete exam of liver), mild splenomegaly
  • fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2022-03-31 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2022-03-04 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Splenomegaly
  • Suboptimal examination of liver due to poor echo window
• 2022-01-07 MRI - upper abdomen
  • History and Indication:
    • synchronous D-colon cancer (pT3N0M0) and Sigmoid cancer (pT2N0M0) s/p Lt hemicolectomy on 20180814
    • 2019/09/12 MRI: two metas in S8 dome and S7 s/p Op,
    • 2020/04/07 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (2.9cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2020/09/15 MRI: A poor enhancing nodule (1.2cm) in Rt liver dome
    • 2021/07/09 MRI: No focal lesion in the right liver dome
  • Findings:
    • S/P partial resection of S8 dome and S6/7 of the liver. There is no abnormal signal nodule in the residual liver on both T1WI, T2WI, and DWI.
    • There is mild irregular liver contour that may be cirrhosis.
    • There is splenomegaly (long axis: 12 cm) and small recanalization of paraumbilical vein that is compatible with portal hypertension.
    • There is no focal abnormality in the gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, & both kidney.
      
    • There is no evidence of ascites or lymphadenopathy.
    • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
      
  • IMP:
    • No focal lesion in the residual liver.
    • Cirrhosis of the liver and portal hypertension.
• 2021-12-03 SONO - abdomen
  • Suspected cirrhosis with splenomegaly, mild
  • Pancreas not shown
  • Suboptimal examination of liver due to poor echo window
• 2021-09-30 SONO - abdomen
  • S/P right liver operation.
• 2021-07-16 Bladder sonography
  • PVR 5.12mL
• 2021-07-16 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max: good
  • flow pattern: obstructive
• 2021-07-09 MRI - upper abdomen
  • No focal lesion in the residual liver.
  • Cirrhosis of the liver and portal hypertension.
• 2021-05-12 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, mid body, PW side, s/p biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
• 2021-03-02 SONO - abdomen
  • S/P partial resection of right lobe liver.
  • Early cirrhosis of the liver and Splenomegaly.
• 2020-12-07 MRI - upper abdomen
  • S/P liver operation. A small hemangioma (0.8cm) at S7 of liver. Tiny liver cysts. Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
• 2020-10-20 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Colon polyp, splenic flexure, polypectomy — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
• 2020-10-20 Colonoscopy
  • Colon cancer s/p op
  • No evidence of recurrence
  • Splenic flexure polyp s/p polypectomy
• 2020-09-16 Neurosonology
  • Mild to moderate atheromatous lesions in L middle CCA; mild atheromatous lesions in bilateral CCA bifurcations.
  • Smaller caliber with decreased flow in L cervical VA, possible L VA hypoplasia.
  • Normal extracranial carotid and R vertebral arterial flows.
• 2020-09-15 MRI - upper abdomen
  • Colon cancer s/p operation.
  • Much regression of right liver nodules (up to 1.2cm).
  • Splenomegaly.
• 2020-08-15 MRA - brain
  • Indication: brain concussion with unsteady gait
  • IMP
    • No definite intracranial hemorrhage
    • Brain atrophy
• 2020-08-15 CT - brain
  • Indication: suspected concussion
  • IMP:
    • No definite intracranial hemorrhage
    • Brain atrophy and intracranial arteriosclerosis
• 2020-05-06 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • MNCV: decrease amplitude in left peroneal nerve and right tibial nerve acrros popliteal fossa.
    • SNCV: decrease amplitude in bilateral median, ulnar and sural nerves. slow NCV in bilateral median and left ulnar nerves.
    • F-wave: prolonged latencies in bilateral median, left ulnar, bilateral peroneal+ tibial nerves.
    • H-reflex: prolonged latencies bilaterally.
  • Conclusion
    • This NCV study suggests axonal sensory polyneuropathy, may superimposed polyradiaculopathy.
• 2020-05-06 Quantitative Sensory Threshold, QST
  • Findings: Abnormal warm threshold and normal cold threshold in left extremities.
  • Conclusion: This QST study suggests small fiber neuropathy in left extremities.
• 2020-04-14 PET
  • No prominent FDG uptake was noted in the liver dome tumor delineated in the MRI imaging. However, a metastatic lesion of low FDG uptake can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left supraclavicular fossa. The nature is to be determined (a metastatic lesion? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • A mild glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left anterior upper chest region near the Port-A implantation. The nature is to be determined. (inflammation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • No prominent glucose hypermetabolism in the lesion in the middle lobe of right lung. Please also correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
• 2020-04-07 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication: colon colon cancer with liver & lung mets
  • IMP: Right liver metastases s/p resection. A poor enhancing nodule (2.9cm) in right liver dome suspected metastases.
• 2020-04-07 CT - chest
  • no interval change of a RML perifissural solid nodule as compared with previous CT study on 2019/11/22, more in favor odfan intrapulmonary LN rather metastatic nodule.
  • substantial centrilobular emphysema and subpleural paraseptal emphysema in RUL and LUL.
• 2019-11-22 CT - chest
  • Indication: colon cancer with liver mets
  • Imp: Very tiny nodule at right upper lobe about 0.6cm in largest dimension is found. Nature to be determined.
• 2019-10-02 Surgical pathology Level V
  • Clinical diagnosis: Malignant sigmoid colon neoplasm
  • Pathologic diagnosis
    • Liver, S7, segmental hepatectomy — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Liver, S8, partial hepatectomy — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4/5 (cancer cells > fibrosis)
  • Macroscopic examination
    • Procedures: Segmental hepatectomy of S7 and partial hepatectomy of S8
      
    • Specimen Size: 8.4 x 6.8 x 3.0 cm, 178 gm (S7), 5.5 x 4.7 x 2.1 cm and 24 gm (S8)
      
    • Tumor Focality: Multiple (number: 2)
      
    • Tumor Site: S7 and S8
      
    • Tumor Size: 2.5 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm with satellite nodule, 0.3 cm (S7); and 2.0 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm (S8)
      
    • Large vessel involvement: Not identified
      
    • Non-tumorous part: Cirrhotic
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-A2= S7 tumor, A3= S7 satellite nodule + margin, B1-B2= S8 tumor
  • Microscopic examination
    • Diagnosis: Metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma
      
    • Histologic grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Tumor growth pattern: Infiltrative
      
    • Tumor pseudocapsule: Absent
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Mild (10%)
      
    • Parenchymal margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margins: 1.1 cm (S7) and 1.1 cm (S8), respectively
        
    • Vascular invasion: Not identified
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4 (residual cancer cells predominate over fibrosis)
      
    • Non-neoplastic liver parenchyma: Chronic hepatitis C with cirrhosis
      
    • Fatty Change: Present (5%)
• 2019-09-12 MRI - liver, spleen
  • A case of synchronous D-colon cancer (pT3N0M0) and Sigmoid cancer (pT2N0M0) s/p Laparoscopic left hemicolectomy on 2018-08-14.
    • Hard stool passage
    • liver metastasis
    • obvious tumor at right lobe at least two tumor at S8 and S6-7
  • Findings
    • Hypervascular hepatic tumor at S7 of liver up to 2.7cm, and another less enhanced tumor at dome up to 1.6cm is found. Metastasis is considered.
    • Very tiny nodule at right middle lobe up to 0.2cm is found. lung meta is considered.
  • Impression:
    • Compatible with liver and lung meta.
• 2019-09-10 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • Hepatic tumor, nature to be determinated
  • Suggestion
    • Post tumor biopsy, please pursue pathology report
• 2019-09-09 Surgical pathology level V
  • Indication: Malignant sigmoid colon neoplasm
  • Diagnosis: Liver, clinical history of colorectal carcinoma, CT guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
    • IHC stain CK20 (+), compatible with colorectal adenocarcinoma.
• 2019-08-26 PET
  • Multiple mildly to moderately glucose hypermetabolic lesions in right lobe of liver, hepatic metastases from tumors of lower FDG avidity (e.g., better differentiated tumors) should be considered. Please correlate with other work-up studies for further evaluation.
  • A nodule-like lesion in the middle lobe of right lung without prominent glucose hypermetabolism, the nature is to be determined (pulmonary metastasis, inflammatory lesion, or else). Please correlate with other work-up studies and keep follow-up for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, reactive change in response to locoregional inflammation may show such a picture.
• 2019-08-19 CT - abdomen
  • Colon cancer s/p operaiton. In favor of lung and liver metastases.
• 2019-02-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Suspected chronic liver parenchyma disease (Please correlate with liver function)
  • Poor assessment of biliary tract and PV
  • Pancreas not shown
  • Suboptimal examination of liver due to poor echo window
• 2018-11-16 Brainstem auditory evoked potential, BAEP
  • The BAEP study showed no response of left wave I. The above finding suggest left side lesion distal to auditory nerve. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2018-11-06 Colon fiberoscopy
  • Colon cancer s/p op
  • No evidence of cancer recurrence
• 2018-10-13 MRI - L-spine
  • Grade I spondylolisthesis at L4/5 with moderate spinal canal stenosis.
• 2018-08-02 Surgical pathology Level VI
  • pathologic diagnosis
    • Large intestine, descending-sigmoid colon (and sigmoid?), laparoscopic left hemicolectomy?/ Laparoscopic anterior resection and anastomosis-malignant? — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated x2
    • Resection margins: free
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection — Free (0/16)
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection — N/A.
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage:
      • Larger one: pT3N0 (if cM0); pStage: IIA.
      • Smaller one: pT2N0 (if cM0); pStage: I.
      • NOTE: cM might be the same or might be upgraded when more clinical and image data are available for evaluation.
  • macroscopic examination
    • Operation procedure: laparoscopic left hemicolectomy?/ Laparoscopic anterior resection and anastomosis-malignant?
    • Specimen site: descending sigmoid colon
    • Specimen size: 11 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: the larger one 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm at 1.8 cm away from one end and another smaller one 1 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm at 2.0 cm from the other end.
    • Tumor location: 1.8 cm and 2.0 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively.
    • Depth of invasion grossly: the smaller one: muscularis propria; the larger one: mesocolic soft tissue.
      
    • Mucosa elsewhere: Free.
    • Tissue for sections: A1-2: bilateral margins; A3-5: the larger tumor; A6: the smaller tumor; A7-9: lymph nodes.
  • microscopic examination
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma,
    • Histology Grade: moderately differentiated
    • Depth of invasion: the smaller one: muscularis propria; the larger one: mesocolic soft tissue.
      
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Not identified.
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified.
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: Not identified.
    • Serosal margin status of colon: Uninvolved, 2 mm in distance.
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Free (0/16)
    • Lymph node metastasis,, IMA / SMA: N/A.
    • Extranodal involvement: N/A.
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT)
        • Larger one: pT3N0 (if cM0); pStage: IIA.
        • Smaller one: pT2N0 (if cM0); pStage: I.
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): if cM0
      • NOTE: cM might be the same or might be upgraded when more clinical and image data are available for evaluation.
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Not identified
      
    • Additional pathologic findings: None identified.
    • TNM descriptors: N/A.
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A.
  • REFERENCE:
    • S2018-11971: Colon, splenic flexure 60 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
    • S2018-11972: Colon, descending 45 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2018-07-17 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Colon, descending 45 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
  • Colon, splenic flexure 60 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2018-07-17 Colon fiberoscopy
  • Splenic flexure cancer with partial obstruction s/p biopsy, tattooed and clipped
  • Suspected synchnous D-colon cancer s/p biopsy tattooed and clipped
  • Colon polyp s/p polypectomy
• 2018-04-30 24hrs Holtor’s scan
  • Baseline was sinus rhythm with 1st degree AV block
  • A few isolated APCs
  • A few isolated VPCs (mono-form, burden <1%)
• 2018-04-23 EKG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-14 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Guo XiWen
  • Prescription x3
    • Trajenta Duo (linagliptin 2.5mg, metformin 850mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 1# TIDAC 28D
• 2025-01-10 SOAP Ophthalmology Xu WeiCheng
  • Prescription x3
    • Kary Uni (pirenoxine 0.05mg/mL) BID OU 28D
    • Ementin Oph Soln (emedastine 2.5mg/5mL) BID OU 28D
    • Timoptol-XE (timolol 0.5%) QD OU 28D
• 2024-01-10 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# QN
• 2023-12-05 SOAP Gastroenterology Xu RongYuan
  • Prescription x3
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
• 2023-11-08 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • Prescription x3
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 2# HS
    • Saline (nicametate citrate 50mg) 1# TID
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID
    • Syntam Granules (piracetam 1200mg) 1# QD
    • Secorin (oxazolam 10mg) 1# HS
• 2023-11-08 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Guo XiWen
  • Prescription x3
    • Zulitor (pitavastatin 4mg) 1# QD
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BID
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD
• 2023-02-07 MultiTeam Psycho-Oncology
  • Reason for consultation: Other: Cancer inpatient has suicidal ideation score of >=2
  • Conclusion:
    • 19. 2/7 visit, the patient reported that a psychiatrist had also visited the day before.
      • He has been taking anti-anxiety medication for 6-7 years but has not stopped, only taking it when feeling uncomfortable. He has gone to see a psychiatrist before but did not continue after undergoing liver tumor radiofrequency ablation.
      • He is expected to undergo six rounds of chemotherapy this time, but as there is a liver tumor close to a blood vessel, there is a greater risk. After the chemotherapy, even if he get better, the cancer will likely recur in 1-2 years.
      • This is why he marked the suicide ideation score in the middle - “it’s better to just go, but I don’t have the courage.” After treatment, he will probably feel tired for three days. When anxiety comes on, he cannot control it and have to go to the hospital. He experienced a sudden onset during the Chinese New Year when his child invited them to Hualien. His son went to the pharmacy to buy medication, and after taking it, he felt better.
      • He has been seeing an otolaryngologist for medication, but he does not know why he experience anxiety. He has Arab ancestry and is physically strong.
    • 15. 2018/08 rectosigmoid colon cancer, postoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), 108/10 recurrence, postoperative liver metastasis, previously visited for suicidal ideation (moderate). 111/12 recurrence, admitted for the fourth round of chemotherapy on 2/6, BSRS = 8 (mild), suicidal ideation score of 2 (moderate).
    • 1. Reviewed their treatment history and anxiety experiences, encouraged them to complete cancer treatment, follow up with the psychiatrist for medication adjustment, and contact the Love Life Adjustment Association (an anxiety support group).
    • (AP) The patient can express themselves through conversation, is willing to cooperate with cancer treatment, and is hesitant to follow up with the psychiatrist. They have been encouraged to take the initiative to make an appointment and will be cared for again during the next chemotherapy session.
• 2023-02-07 MultiTeam Social Services
  • Referral Date: 2023-02-06
  • Reason for Referral: Other: Patient has suicidal ideation with a score of >=2
  • Handling Status: Not opening a case
  • Reason for Not Opening a Case: Meeting with the patient on 2023-02-07:
    • Family Situation: The patient is 75 years old, married with a daughter and a son. The patient lives with his wife and children.
    • Evaluation and Treatment:
      • The patient just finished meeting with the psychologist and the psychiatrist visited the patient yesterday. The patient reported a history of diagnosed panic disorder and currently feels hopeless and depressed due to long-term illness, but he has no actual suicidal thoughts or plans at present due to family and ethical beliefs. During the meeting, the patient’s mood was still stable. The social worker was concerned about the patient’s sleep and the patient reported that his sleep is sometimes good and sometimes bad, and it can be affected by his mood swings. However, the recent birth of his grandchild at home is something that has made him happy recently.
      • The evaluation meeting determined that the patient’s mood is mainly affected by his illness, but he is currently able to cooperate with related medical treatments. The family has a good level of economic support and there are no current issues. Therefore, the social worker will provide emotional support and counseling to the patient.

[consultation]

• 2023-02-06 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Cancer inpatient has suicidal ideation score of >=2.
  • A
    • “I am getting more and more worried as I think about it.”, “It has made my temper very bad and hurt the people closest to me.”, “The relapse is so recurrent that it has made me like this. Living is not just helpless, it’s already meaningless.”
    • The patient has long-term generalized disorder and panic disorder, loss of gollow-up in 2019 after the diagnsois of maliganacy. Long-term floating anxiety to apprehensive rumination adverselty influence his quality of life and quality of mood as easy anger and easy dysphoria. Currently, he mainfests depression as low self-esteem, feeling of helplessness and worthlessness, although he recognises the clinical reality. He worries about bad effect of antidepressant on his physical problems; reassurnace.
    • Please reinstate escitalopram 5mg QN, titrate it up to 10mg a couple days later. Alprazolam 0.5mg hs. Psychiatry outpatient follow up, please. Thanks.

[chemoimmunotherapy]

• 2025-03-18 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 770mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5430mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2025-02-04 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5460mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2025-01-02 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 700mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 790mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-12-05 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 700mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5400mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-07-06 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 700mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-05-22 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 700mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-04-24 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 700mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-04-01 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 700mg + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-03-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-01-18 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-12-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-11-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-17 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, dose reduced)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg IVD
• 2023-06-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, dose reduced)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2023-06-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 350mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 790mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5560mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2023-05-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 350mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 795mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5580mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2023-04-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5630mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2023-03-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5650mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2023-02-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2023-02-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2023-01-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2022-12-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2022-12-12 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 170mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2020-07-17 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• …. .. ..

========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-03-26

Subjective

• Patient reported peripheral neuropathy symptoms, including numbness and tingling in hands and feet, describing a sensation of feet not touching the ground.
• Patient also experienced fatigue and occasional dizziness after chemotherapy.
• Patient noted similar numbness episodes previously, which partially improved during a chemotherapy-free interval in the latter half of 2024.
• Patient expressed concern about possible hypoglycemia as the cause of dizziness.
• Reassurance was provided that recent glucose readings do not support hypoglycemia (e.g., 2025-03-18: 282 mg/dL; 2025-03-19: 173 mg/dL).
• Discussed that both chemotherapy (notably irinotecan) and longstanding diabetes are potential contributors to peripheral neuropathy, and further evaluation would help guide appropriate management.

Objective

• Current medications:
  • Ophthalmology (since 2025-01-10):
    • Kary Uni (pirenoxine 0.05mg/mL), 1 drop BID OU
      
    • Ementin Oph Soln (emedastine 2.5mg/5mL), 1 drop BID OU
      
    • Timoptol-XE (timolol 0.5%), 1 drop QD OU
      
  • Metabolism/Endocrinology (since 2025-01-14):
    • Trajenta Duo (linagliptin/metformin 2.5/850mg), 1 tab BID
      
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg), 1 tab QD
      
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg), 1 tab QD
      
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg), 1 tab TIDAC
      
  • Neurology (2025-03-26 re-visit)
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg), 1 tab HS
      
    • Saline (nicametate citrate 50mg), 1 tab BID
      
    • Secorin (oxazolam 10mg), 1 tab HS
      
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg), 1 tab HS
• Recent blood glucose values (no hypoglycemia observed):
  • 2025-03-18 16:27: 282 mg/dL
    
  • 2025-03-19 06:13: 173 mg/dL
• Chemotherapy: Ongoing cetuximab + FOLFIRI since early 2025.
  
• Historical note of improved neuropathy symptoms during chemotherapy break in late 2024.

Assessment

• Patient’s peripheral neuropathy is likely multifactorial:
  • Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is highly suspected due to recurrence of symptoms after reinitiation of irinotecan.
  • Diabetic peripheral neuropathy remains a significant baseline contributor given long-standing DM.
• Fatigue and dizziness are likely related to post-chemotherapy effects, possibly compounded by diabetes and orthostatic factors.
• No evidence of hypoglycemia from recent glucose monitoring.

Plan / Recommendation

• Refer to oncology/neurology for further evaluation of neuropathy origin and consideration of adjunct management (e.g., pregabalin, duloxetine).
• Monitor blood glucose more frequently around symptom times to definitively rule out glycemic variation.
• Encourage hydration and slow positional changes to reduce dizziness.
• Educate patient:
  • Chemotherapy and diabetes can both impair nerve function.
  • Good glycemic control may reduce neuropathy progression.
• Review medication profile:
  • Continue current antidiabetic and neuropsychiatric medications.
  • Monitor for any CNS side effects from estazolam, oxazolam, clonazepam, especially in the context of dizziness/fatigue.
• Follow-up after next chemo cycle to reassess symptoms and tolerability.

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-19

Since the last review on 2025-01-02, the patient has undergone multiple chemotherapy cycles with cetuximab (Erbitux) + FOLFIRI, and laboratory monitoring indicates hematologic recovery but persistent thrombocytopenia. Liver and renal function remain stable, though BUN has increased. Blood glucose levels remain uncontrolled, showing significant postprandial spikes. Imaging findings indicate no recurrence in the colon but persistent metastatic liver disease with portal hypertension. Recent weight loss of 5 kg (from 81 kg on 2024-11-19 to 76 kg on 2025-03-18) suggests a need for further nutritional evaluation. The most pressing concerns include chemotherapy-related cytopenias, glycemic control, liver metastasis monitoring, and weight loss evaluation.

Problem 1. Chemotherapy-related cytopenia

• Objective
  • Persistent thrombocytopenia
    • PLT 111 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-18, improved from 71 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-07 but still below baseline values in 2025-01.
      
  • Fluctuating neutrophil counts
    • Neutrophil %: 68.0% on 2025-03-18 (within normal range).
      
  • Hematologic trends
    • HGB 13.3 g/dL on 2025-03-18, stable since January.
      
    • WBC 6.74 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-18, slightly higher compared to 2025-03-07 (4.67 ×10³/uL).
• Assessment
  • Persistent but improving thrombocytopenia likely due to chemotherapy-related myelosuppression from FOLFIRI.
    
  • Neutrophil recovery suggests bone marrow function is compensating well post-chemotherapy.
    
  • Hemoglobin remains stable, indicating no acute anemia or significant bleeding risk.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor platelet count before the next chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Consider dose adjustments or supportive care (e.g., PLT transfusion or thrombopoietic agents) if platelets continue to decline.
    
  • Continue hematologic monitoring at least weekly.

Problem 2. Hyperglycemia (Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus)

• Objective
  • Recent glucose levels
    • 282 mg/dL on 2025-03-18 at 16:27 (fasting).
      
    • 173 mg/dL on 2025-03-19 at 06:13 (fasting).
      
  • HbA1c trend
    • 6.8% on 2025-01-10, indicating suboptimal glycemic control.
      
  • Current antidiabetic regimen
    • Trajenta Duo (linagliptin/metformin) 2.5/850 mg QD, unchanged since prior review.
• Assessment
  • Persistent hyperglycemia suggests inadequate glucose control despite metformin + linagliptin therapy.
    
  • Glucose variability remains high, requiring further optimization of therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Consider increasing metformin dosage or switching to a more potent combination therapy.
    
  • Evaluate for insulin therapy if glucose remains uncontrolled.
    
  • Monitor fasting and postprandial glucose levels more frequently.

Problem 3. Liver Metastases & Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension

• Objective
  • Liver metastases monitoring
    • CT abdomen (2025-02-06): No enhancing liver lesion post-RFA, indicating effective prior ablation.
      
  • Liver function tests
    • AST 30 U/L, ALT 29 U/L on 2025-03-18, stable from prior values.
      
    • Bilirubin total 0.66 mg/dL, normal.
      
    • Albumin 4.2 g/dL on 2025-03-18, indicating preserved synthetic function.
      
  • Portal hypertension signs
    • Splenomegaly and multiple lymphadenopathies seen in 2025-02-06 CT.
• Assessment
  • Liver function remains stable, suggesting preserved hepatic reserve.
    
  • Portal hypertension remains a risk factor for potential variceal bleeding, requiring ongoing surveillance.
• Recommendation
  • Continue periodic imaging (CT or MRI every 3 months) to monitor for new lesions.
    
  • Assess for portal hypertension complications, including variceal screening via esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
    
  • Consider non-selective beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol) if varices are detected.

Problem 4. Weight Loss (5 kg Loss in 4 Months)

• Objective
  • Weight trend
    • 81 kg on 2024-11-19 → 76 kg on 2025-03-18 (-5 kg).
      
  • No clear malabsorption signs noted on recent imaging.
• Assessment
  • Potential multifactorial causes:
    • Chemotherapy-related appetite suppression.
      
    • Increased metabolic demands from malignancy.
      
    • Possible inadequate caloric intake.
• Recommendation
  • Dietitian consultation for nutritional assessment.
    
  • Monitor albumin and prealbumin levels to assess nutritional status.
    
  • Consider appetite stimulants (e.g., megestrol acetate) if anorexia confirmed.

Problem 5. Blood Pressure Variability

• Objective
  • Recent BP readings:
    • 155/76 mmHg on 2025-03-19 at 09:22.
      
    • 173/82 mmHg on 2025-03-18 at 20:24.
      
    • 128/66 mmHg on 2025-03-18 at 14:14.
      
  • Current antihypertensive regimen
    • Micardis (telmisartan) 80 mg QD, unchanged since prior review.
• Assessment
  • Fluctuating BP values may reflect volume shifts or chemotherapy effects.
    
  • No evidence of acute end-organ damage at this time.
• Recommendation
  • Ambulatory BP monitoring to assess trends.
    
  • Evaluate for volume depletion as a possible cause of low BP episodes.

Problem 6. Electrolyte & Renal Function Monitoring

• Objective
  • Mild worsening of renal function
    • BUN increased from 15 mg/dL on 2025-03-07 to 23 mg/dL on 2025-03-18.
      
    • Creatinine increased from 0.71 mg/dL to 1.10 mg/dL in the same period.
      
    • eGFR declined from 114.34 to 68.99 mL/min/1.73m².
      
  • Electrolyte trends
    • K 4.6 mmol/L on 2025-03-18, stable.
      
    • Na 138 mmol/L, improved from 134 mmol/L.
• Assessment
  • Renal function decline could be multifactorial, including dehydration, medication effects, or underlying chemotherapy nephrotoxicity.
• Recommendation
  • Hydration optimization with fluid intake monitoring.
    
  • Reassess nephrotoxic medication use (e.g., NSAIDs).
    
  • Repeat renal function panel in 1-2 weeks.

Summary of Next Steps

• Monitor platelet count and consider dose adjustments in chemotherapy if thrombocytopenia persists.
  
• Optimize glycemic control with possible medication escalation.
  
• Continue liver metastasis surveillance and consider variceal screening for portal hypertension.
  
• Investigate weight loss causes, with dietitian referral and nutritional interventions.
  
• Evaluate BP variability, considering volume status and ambulatory BP monitoring.
  
• Monitor renal function and adjust hydration status accordingly.

2025-01-02

[Patient Summary]

• Active Medical Conditions:
  • Colon adenocarcinoma: Post-surgical resection with recurrent metastatic liver lesions treated with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and chemotherapy.
  • Chronic liver disease with cirrhosis: Evidence of splenomegaly and portal hypertension on imaging (e.g., 2023-03-17, 2023-11-15).
  • Hypertension: Current readings include elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure (2025-01-02).
  • Diabetes mellitus: Suboptimal glucose control evidenced by blood glucose levels (2025-01-01, 2025-01-02).
  • Cardiac concerns: Sinus rhythm with first-degree atrioventricular (AV) block and intermittent premature ventricular complexes (2024-12-05 ECG).
• Ongoing Chemotherapy:
  • Receiving Erbitux (cetuximab) and FOLFIRI regimen, with the last session administered on 2025-01-02.
• Psychiatric Considerations:
  • Generalized anxiety and panic disorder (2023-02-06 consultation) with poor psychiatric follow-up compliance historically. Mild suicidal ideation was addressed in 2023.
• Key Objective Data:
  • Vitals: BP up to 164/73 mmHg (2025-01-01), stable SpO₂ at 95-96%.
  • Blood glucose: Elevated pre-prandial readings (178 mg/dL at 2025-01-01 17:04).

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Recurrent Liver Metastases with Suboptimal Treatment Response

• Objective:
  • Imaging findings show persistent and recurrent liver metastases:
    • Lesion size stable at 1.0 cm in segment 4 and decreasing to 2.6 cm in segment 2 (2023-03-17 MRI).
    • Worsening segment 2 lesion to 4.3 cm with suspicion of new metastasis (2024-11-14 MRI).
  • Currently on Erbitux (cetuximab) with FOLFIRI since 2023, with documented partial response initially but progression noted in late 2024.
• Assessment:
  • Disease shows mixed response to chemotherapy with initial partial remission (2023) but subsequent progression (2024).
  • Persistent liver cirrhosis complicates further interventions such as surgical resection.
• Recommendations:
  • Perform a liver biopsy of the progressing lesion (e.g., segment 2, 2024-11-14 MRI) to reassess histopathology and molecular profile (e.g., MSI, RAS, BRAF mutation status) for targeted therapy eligibility.
  • Consider alternative systemic therapy (e.g., Keytruda (pembrolizumab) if MSI-H or Tukysa (tucatinib) for HER2 overexpression).
  • Explore local ablative therapies like stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for unresectable lesions.

Problem 2: Suboptimal Glycemic Control

• Objective:
  • Blood glucose: 178 mg/dL (2025-01-01 17:04), 169 mg/dL (2025-01-01 20:30), and 105 mg/dL (2025-01-02 06:29).
  • Currently on Galvus Met (vildagliptin + metformin) 50/500 mg BID and Relinide (repaglinide) 1 mg TIDAC.
  • No recorded hypoglycemia episodes; glucose levels are persistently above target.
• Assessment:
  • Blood glucose readings indicate poor postprandial control despite combination therapy. There is no recorded HbA1c, which would provide an overall assessment of glycemic control.
  • Possible contributing factors include liver dysfunction affecting glucose metabolism (e.g., cirrhosis 2023-03-17) and medications like steroids (dexamethasone during chemotherapy, 2025-01-02).
• Recommendations:
  • Obtain HbA1c to assess mid- to long-term control.
  • Intensify glucose monitoring, especially postprandial levels.
  • Consider introducing Trulicity (dulaglutide) or Ozempic (semaglutide) for improved glycemic control and weight modulation if BMI is relevant (2025-01-01 BW 79kg).

Problem 3: Hypertension with Cardiovascular Risk

• Objective:
  • Blood pressure readings: 164/73 mmHg (2025-01-01 20:05), 148/95 mmHg (2025-01-02 08:34).
  • Active prescriptions: Micardis (telmisartan) 80 mg QD.
  • ECG: Sinus rhythm with 1st degree AV block (2024-12-05).
• Assessment:
  • Suboptimal blood pressure control despite antihypertensive therapy. Persistent diastolic hypertension places the patient at elevated cardiovascular risk.
  • Likely contributing factors: anxiety, chemotherapy stress, and long-term vascular changes (e.g., atherosclerosis in imaging).
• Recommendations:
  • Might considering to add Norvasc (amlodipine) to current therapy for better BP control.
  • Regular home BP monitoring with a log for trend analysis.
  • Repeat echocardiography to evaluate for progression of left ventricular hypertrophy or diastolic dysfunction (prior findings, 2023-07-14).

2024-04-25

[managing high blood glucose during cancer therapy]

During this hospitalization, the patient has maintained stable vital signs and lab results from 2024-04-24 have been grossly normal. There is no contraindication to proceeding with this session of Erbitux plus FOLFIRI.

However, blood glucose levels have been recorded around 200 mg/dL, which remains elevated despite current medications, Relinide (repaglinide) and Galvus Met (vildagliptin, metformin). If these high glucose levels persist, the introduction of additional antihyperglycemic agents may be necessary.

2024-04-02

[reconciliation]

There is no evidence in the lab results on 2024-04-01 to be a contraindication to the administration of chemotherapy.

2024-03-12

[Baraclude (entecavir) dosage for reduced kidney function]

Renal function lab results:

• 2024-03-11 Creatinine 1.52 mg/dL

• 2024-02-27 Creatinine 1.26 mg/dL

• 2024-02-15 Creatinine 1.32 mg/dL

• 2024-01-31 Creatinine 1.03 mg/dL

• 2024-01-18 Creatinine 1.36 mg/dL

• 2024-01-10 Creatinine 1.11 mg/dL

• 2024-03-11 eGFR 47.63 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-02-27 eGFR 59.14 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-02-15 eGFR 56.05 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-01-31 eGFR 74.63 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-01-18 eGFR 54.15 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-01-10 eGFR 68.45 ml/min/1.73m^2

On 2024-03-11, a serum creatinine level of 1.52 mg/dL was measured, indicating a slight decline in kidney function. For patients taking Baraclude (entecavir) with a CrCl between 30 and 50 mL/minute, the following dosage adjustments are recommended:

• Reduce the daily dose to 50% of the usual dose for the specific indication.
• Alternatively, administer the usual dose every other day (QOD).

2024-01-19

Medications prescribed by other departments are incorporated into the current medication list, and no discrepancies have been identified.

2023-07-18

In addition to visiting our hemato-oncology department, the patient also consulted our urologist on 2023-07-07 and our cardiologist on 2023-07-14. The urologist prescribed Urief (silodosin) and the cardiologist prescribed Concor (bisoprolol). These medications were accurately added to the active formulary and no discrepancies were found during reconciliation.

2023-06-29

According to the current PharmaCloud database, the patient refiled his prescription at Taipei City Hospital on 2023-06-21 for Algitab Chewable Tablets (alginic acid), Avamys Nasal Spray (fluticasone furoate), and Engene Eye Drops Patron (flavineadenine dinucleotide), all of which are valid for 28 days and are currently still valid. However, these medications are not yet on the patient’s active formulary at our hospital. This could lead to potential medication reconciliation discrepancies. It’s advisable for the primary care team to confirm whether these medications are still needed for the patient’s current clinical condition. If these medications are needed, they should be added to the patient’s active formulary accordingly.

2023-06-02

Per the PharmaCloud database, this patient recently had an outpatient visit at Taipei City Hospital on 2023-05-24. He was prescribed Algitab, Broen-C, acetaminophen for oral use, and sulfamethoxazole eye drops for a 28-day duration. Most of these medications are intended to manage GI symptoms. Upon examination of the current medication list, equivalent therapeutic drugs have already been prescribed. Consequently, no issues were identified during the medication reconciliation process.

2023-04-11

Based on the serum glucose level range of 288 mg/dL to 230 mg/dL, it appears that the patient’s underlying condition of type 2 DM is not well-controlled despite taking Galvus Met (vildagliptin + metformin) and Relinide (repaglinide). However, since there is no evidence of renal insufficiency (as of 2023-04-10 with Cre at 1.02mg/dL, eGFR at 75.67, and BUN at 21), the addition of Dibose (acarbose 100mg) 0.5# TIDAC is recommended if the high glucose level persists.

2023-02-23

The recurrence of cancer has left the patient feeling helpless, and he has been visited by a psychiatrist, a counseling psychologist, and a social worker in early Feb 2023. He is currently still taking alprazolam, but his emotional state is stable.

The patient’s HbA1c has shown a slow decline trend, blood sugar readings were 145 to 164 mg/dL on 2/22 and 2/23, there is still room for improvement.

• 2023-02-13 HbA1c 6.1%
• 2022-09-15 HbA1c 6.6%
• 2022-06-06 HbA1c 6.4%
• 2022-03-01 HbA1c 6.1%
• 2021-12-22 HbA1c 6.2%
• 2021-09-30 HbA1c 6.8%
• 2021-06-18 HbA1c 6.6%
• 2021-02-22 HbA1c 6.4%
• 2020-11-30 HbA1c 6.5%
• 2020-09-08 HbA1c 6.8%
• 2020-06-15 HbA1c 7.0%
• 2020-03-23 HbA1c 7.2%
• 2019-09-20 HbA1C 6.7%
• 2018-04-12 HbA1C 7.1%

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Borderline ECG
• 2025-01-17 Sonography - breast
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattern: homogeneous sonodense
    • Focal sonographic lesion:
      • #1
        • Location: Right12’/0.57 cm
        • Size: 0.17x0.59cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #2
        • Location: Right10’/2.75 cm
        • Size: 0.24x0.32cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #3
        • Location: Right10’/6.09 cm
        • Size: 0.84x1.20cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: irregular Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: heterogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic with calcifications
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #4
        • Location: Right subareolar region
        • Size: 0.33x0.62cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
    • Correlation with calcification: none
    • Axillary lymph node: yes
  • Diagnosis
    • Right breast cancer (#3)
    • Right fibroadenomas
  • Suggestion and Plan
    • further treatment
  • BI-RADS:
    • 6 - known biopsy-proven malignancy
• 2024-12-05 Sonography - gynecology
  • R/O subcutaneous fluid accumulation (43mmX28mm) near previous drainage tube area, blood flow(-)
• 2024-12-05 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 78 dB HL, LE 80 dB HL
    • R’t moderately severe to profound mixed type HL.
    • L’t severe to profound mixed type HL.
  • Diagnosis: bilateral hearing loss
• 2024-11-28 Her-2/neu DISH (NHI)
  • RESULT OF HER2 IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION:
    • HER-2 (by in situ hybridization) — Negative (NOT amplified)
  • METHOD AND DETAILS:
    • Number of observers: 1
    • Number of invasive tumor cells counted: 20
    • Average number of HER2 signals per cell: 3.3
    • Average number of CEP17 signals per cell: 1.3
    • HER2/CEP17 ratio: 2.54
    • Heterogeneous signals: Absent
    • Origin slide and block number: S2024-24787
    • Specimen: Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
    • Adequacy of sample for evaluation: Yes
    • Method of in situ hybridization: CISH (Ventana INFORM HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail Assay, Roche company)
  • COMMENT:
    • HER-2-positive invasive breast cancers respond favorably to therapies that specifically target the HER-2protein (WHO Classification of Tumors of the Breast, 4th edition).
  • APPENDIX:
    • ASCO/CAP scoring criteria (2018):
      • Group 1 = HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0; >=4.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 2 = HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0; <4.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 3 = HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0; >=6.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 4 = HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0; >=4.0 and <6.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 5 = HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0; <4.0 HER2 signals/cell
    • Negative:
      • Group 5
      • Group 2 and concurrent IHC 0-1+ or 2+
      • Group 3 and concurrent IHC 0-1+
      • Group 4 and concurrent IHC 0-1+ or 2+
    • Positive:
      • Group 2 and concurrent IHC 3+
      • Group 3 and concurrent IHC 2+ or 3+
      • Group 4 and concurrent IHC 3+
      • Group 1
• 2024-11-28 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Breast, right, core needle biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • The specimen submitted consisted of 4 strips of tan irregular tissue measuring up to 1.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows cores of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic glands infiltration and tumor necrosis. The immunohistochemical stains reveal E-cadherin(+), GATA3(focal +), and PAX8(-).
      
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
    • ER (Ab): Negative
      
    • PR (Ab): Negative
    • Her-2/neu (Ab): Equivocal (2+)
    • Ki-67: 40%
• 2024-11-28 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, right axillary, core needle biopsy — Consistent with metastatic breast carcinoma of no special type
      
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • The specimen submitted consisted of 3 strips of tan irregular tissue measuring up to 1.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows cores of lymphoid and fibroadipose tissue with irregular neoplastic glands infiltration and tumor necrosis.
    • The immunohistochemical stains reveal E-cadherin(+), GATA3(focal +), and PAX8(-). The results are consistent with metstatic breast carcinoma.
• 2024-11-25 Sonography - breast
  • Diagnosis: Right breast irregular tumor with enlarged right axillary lymph nodes, r/o malignancy, suggest biopsy.
  • BI-RADS: Category 5: highly suggestive of malignancy-appropriate action should be taken.
• 2024-11-22 CXR
  • Consolidations in bilateral lungs.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal clacification of thoracic aorta.
• 2024-11-20 Pathology - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- high-grade serous carcinoma; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIA1, pT2bN1a(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIA1(i)
      
    • Ovary, right, oophorectomy —- high-grade serous carcinoma
    • Fallopian tube, bilateral, salpingectomy —- free of tumor
      
    • Omentum, omentectomy —- free of tumor
    • Pelvic mass, right, excision —- high-grade serous carcinoma, metastatic
    • Pelvic mass, left, excision —- high-grade serous carcinoma, metastatic
      
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection —- metastatic carcinoma (1/10)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/15)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/6)
    • Lymph node, right para-aortic, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, left para-aortic, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/4)
  • Gross description:
  • Procedure (select all that apply): debulking surgery (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphanode dissection + para-aortic lymphanode dissection + bilateral pelvic tumor excision)
  • Specimen size:
    • F2024-00491:
      • left ovary: 9.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm, 125.9 g;
      • left tube: grossly not found
    • S2024-24126:
      • right ovary: 2.8 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm;
      • right tube: 3.0 cm in length and 0.7 cm in diameter
      • right pelvic mass: a piece, measuring 0.7 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm
      • left pelvic mass: several pieces, measuring up to 1.6 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm
      • omentum: 34.0 x 7.0 x 1.4 cm
  • Specimen Integrity
    • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
    • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      
    • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
    • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
    • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Grossly, not found; Microscopically: Serosa intact
  • Tumor Site: (Please select the primary tumor site of origin only. For bilateral ovarian tumors with identical histology, choose “bilateral ovaries”.): bilateral ovaries
  • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
  • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
  • Tumor Size
    • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
    • Left ovary: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 9.5 cm
    • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 5.5 x 4.5 cm
    • Right ovary: 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm
  • F2024-00491: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-2, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: adnexal soft tissue; X2-6: tumor.
  • S2024-24126: Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-2: right ovary and fallopian tube; B: right pelvic mass; C: left pelvic mass; D1-2: lymph node, right iliac; E1-2: lymph node, right obtirator; F1-2: lymph node, left iliac; G1-3: lymph node, left obturator; H: lymph node, right para-aortic; I: lymph node, left para-aortic; J1-2: omentum.
    
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), WT-1(+), PR(-), Napsin A(-), and p53 (complete negative).
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors): not applicable
      
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not applicable
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): bilateral ovaries, right pelvic mass, left pelvic mass
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable): not applicable
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: N2024-04332: Negative for malignancy (normal/benign)
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Positive for metastasis: right iliac: 1/10; right obturator: 0/4; left iliac: 0/15; left obturator: 0/6; right para-aortic: 0/1; left para-aortic: 0/4.
      • Total: 1/40
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
• 2024-11-20 Frozen Section
  • Preliminary diagnosis: Ovary, left, oophorectomy — carcinoma
• 2024-11-20 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, descending colon, polypectomy — hyperplastic polyp
• 2024-10-26 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • There is cystic tumor, 9.9x6.4cm in left pelvic cavity, r/o malignancy (left ovary?).
    • Nodular density in right pelvic cavity, r/o peritoneal seeding.
      
    • There are lymph nodes in the pelvic cavity, paraaortic and aortocaval regions, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
• 2024-06-15 MRI - posterior fossa, brain stem
  • No CP angle or IAC mass.
  • A right pituitary macroadenoma.
  • Mild Brain atrophy.
  • Mild Bilateral subcortical and periventricular white matter change (leukoaraiosis).
• 2024-06-07 Hearing Test
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 79 dB HL, LE 81 dB HL
    • bil moderately severe to profound HL
  • Tymp bil type A
  • ART bil absent
• 2024-05-24 Auditory Brainstem Response, ABR
  • ABR No response up to 95 dB nHL in RE.
  • ABR only show WAVE V in LE
• 2024-05-24 Hearing Test
  • PTA
    • R’t: 75 dB HL, moderately severe to profound mixed type HL
    • L’t: 89 dB HL, severe to profound mixed type HL
    • (masking dilemma)
  • Tymp
    • Bil Type A
  • ART
    • Bil absent.
• 2024-05-06 Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type A.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 75 dB HL, LE 89 dB HL
    • R’t moderately severe to profound HL.
    • L’t severe to profound MHL.
    • (BC masking dilemma)
• 2023-03-13 Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type A.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
  • PTA
    • Reliability FAIR to POOR
    • Average RE 78 dB HL; LE 73 dB HL.
    • RE moderately severe to severe MHL.
    • LE moderately severe to severe MHL.
    • Dialog: RE 70 dB HL; LE 55 dB HL.
• 2021-03-18 Sonography - breast
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattern: homogeneous sonodense
    • Focal sonographic lesion:
      • #1
        • Location: Right12’/2.41 cm
        • Size: 0.31x0.50cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #2
        • Location: Right1’/1.74 cm
        • Size: 0.20x0.63cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #3
        • Location: Right5’/1.56 cm
        • Size: 0.15x0.44cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
      • #4
        • Location: Left11’/2.24 cm
        • Size: 0.32x0.86cm
        • Margins: circumscribed
        • Shape: oval Orientation: parallel
        • Vascularity: none
        • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: none
        • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
        • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
        • Compression effect on shape: no change
        • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
    • Correlation with calcification: none
    • Axillary lymph node: yes
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
  • Suggestion and Plan
    • regular OPD follow up
  • BI-RADS:
    • 2 - benign finding
• 2020-12-22 Bruce ECG
  • Finding
    • The patient exercised according to the BRUCE for 06:36 min:s, achieving a work level of max METS: 7.9.
    • The resting heart rate of 94 bpm rose to a maximal heart rate of 166 bpm.
    • This value represents 106 % of the maximal, age-predicted heart rate.
    • The resting blood pressure of 158/71 mmHg, rose to a maximum blood pressure of 202/41 mmHg.
    • The exercise test was stopped due to Target heart rate maximal, Dyspnea, Fatigue.
  • Conclusion
    • Resting ECG:
      • right axis deviation
    • ST Segment Abnormalities:
      • Horizontal and downslope ST depression 1 mm at lead V5-V6 during peak execise and recovery phases 3-5.
    • Arrhythmia: nil
    • Conclusion: Positive for myocardial ischemia .
• 2020-12-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (98 - 43) / 98 = 56.12%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 55
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Minimal pericardiac effusion
    • Trivial MR, trivial T, trivial AR and trival PR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2020-12-03 ECG 24hr portable
  • Sinus rhythm
  • A few isolated apcs
  • One episode short run atrial tachycardia (5 beats)
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-03 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Prescription x3
    • Tie Shr Shu Pap (flurbiprofen 40mg/patch) 1# QD EXT 28D
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC 28D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
• 2025-01-11 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Syntrend (carvedilol 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-01-11 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Guo XiWen
  • Prescription x3
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 3# QD 28D
    • Pravafen (pravastatin 40mg, fenofibrate 160mg) 1# QOD 28D
• 2024-11-18 ~ 2024-11-28 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left ovarian cancer (high-grade serous carcinoma): AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIA1, pT2bN1a(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIA1(i) at least, post debulking surgery (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphanode dissection + para-aortic lymph node dissection + bilateral pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis
    • Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
    • Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • Right breast irregular tumor with enlarged right axillary lymph nodes, suspected malignancy, poat breast tumor biopsy + axillaray LN biopsy
  • CC
    • For debulking surgery due to a large ovarian tumor, suspected left ovarian cancer
  • Present illness history
    • This patient is a 64-year-old female, G3P3 (NSD x3), with A past surgical history of:
      • uterine myomas status post abdominal total hysterectomy on 2007/05/09
      • myocardial ischemia noted by 2020/12/22 Holter under Plavix TX
      • Hypertension
      • Type II Diabetes mellitus (currenlty under diet control)
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
      • Hypothyroidism
    • The last 6 items are under regular follow up at our OPD
    • Her menarche was at 15 years old. Her menopause was at 46 years old (uterine myomas status post abdominal total hysterectomy on 2007/05/09). Her menstrual cycle has been mostly regular, with intervals of 28-30 days (occasionally up to 2 months) and durations lasting 6-7 days. Her previous periods were of moderate amount without blood clots, and she denied dysmenorrhea.
    • According to medical record and the patient, she had been under OPD follow-up since the status post abdominal total hysterectomy on 2007/05/09, but stopped following up since 2022/10/31. After this period of not returning our OPD for follow-up, she visited OBGYN OPD on 2024/10/09 again to follow up her postoperative conditions.
    • However, Transvaginal sonogram showed a central pelvic tumor 7x7cm, mixed with fluid and 3 soft parts, measured 2~3cm for each, nature to be determined.
    • Thus contrast enhanced abdominal CT was arranged on 2024/10/26 and reported 1) a cystic tumor, 10x6.4cm in left pelvic cavity, suspected malignancy (left ovary?). 2) Nodular density in right pelvic cavity, suspected peritoneal seeding. 3) lymph nodes in the pelvic cavity, paraaortic and aortocaval regions, suspected lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Lab data on 2024/10/09 showed CEA 7.241 ng/ml, CA125 257.5 U/mL, CA199 9.47 U/mL
    • Throughout the course, she denied any discomfort regarding genitourinary or gastrointestinal systems. There was no vaginal bleeding, no vaginal disahrge, no dysuria, no low abdominal pain, no unexplained body weight loss.
    • Under the impression of a large ovarian tumor, nature to be determined, SUSPECTED OVARIAN CANCER, AND after discussing her case with the gynecologist, she was admitted for DEBULKING surgery (BSO + BPLND + PALND + OMENTECTOMY + Debulking, GIVEN frozen pathology REVEALS OVARIAN malignancy) on 2024/11/20. Her pre-operative hemoglobin level was 10.1 g/dL (ANEMIA). 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Pre-OP survey and preparation were done. Pre-OP Hb was 10.1 g/dL. EGD and colonoscopy were arranged to survey metastatic carcinomatosis, and reported no original tumor nor tumor invasion. The urologist was contacted to performed pre-OP bil. cystoscopic double-J ureter catheterization to prevent perioperative damage to the ureters.
    • Debulking surgery (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + BPLND + PALND + bilateral pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis were smoothly perfomed on 2024/11/20 due to the fact that frozen pathology revealed ovarian malignancy.
    • Post-OP lab data on 2024/11/21 showed Hb level was 9.3 g/dL. Her vital signs were within normal limit. No infection signs of all indwelling catheters were noted. Bil. double J tubes and Foley tubes were smoothly removed on 2024/11/23 and she could self urinate smoothly.
    • The pathological report of debulking surgery on 2024/11/20 reported left ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, pStage IIIA1, pT2bN1a(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIA1(i) at least.
    • After flatus, her eating, self voiding and defecation were all ok. Due to her statement that there was a mass over right subaxillary region, which was firm, rough, and around 2x3 cm by palpation, the general surgeon was contacted and breast sonogram was arranged.
    • The breast sonogram on 2024/11/25 reported: right breast irregular tumor with enlarged right axillary lymph nodes, r/o malignancy, suggest biopsy. Therefore, Breast tumor biopsy was arranged and performed on 2024/11/27 by GS Dr Li ChaoShu, with pending pathological report.
    • The JP drain was removed on 2024/11/27 smoothly. Under stable conditions, she was discharged on 2024/11/28 and OPD follow-up was arranged for following ovarian cancer and suspected breast cancer management.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
• 2024-07-31 SOAP Neurosurgery Huang GuoFeng
  • S
    • much favored prolactinoma. medication first.
    • A right pituitary macroadenoma, up to 10.4 mm, deviation of pituitary stalk to left.
    • Imp: 1. No CP angle or IAC mass. 2. A right pituitary macroadenoma. 3. Mild Brain atrophy. Mild Bilateral subcortical and periventricular white matter change (leukoaraiosis).
• 2024-07-27 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Guo XiWen
  • Patient declined enrollment in the Coordinated Care Network (right pituitary tumor - refer to NS OPD)
  • Prescription x3
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 3# QD 28D
    • Pravafen (pravastatin 40mg, fenofibrate 160mg) 1# QOD 28D

[consultation]

• 2024-12-09 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • for DM control.
    • Tomorrow’s chemotherapy regimen is paclitaxel + carboplatin; taking steroids today will cause greater fluctuations in blood sugar.
  • A
    • This patient is a 64-year-old female, G3P3 (NSD*3), with A past surgical history of:
      • Myocardial ischemia noted by 2020/12/22 Holter under Plavix TX
      • Hypertension
      • Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (currenlty under diet control)
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
      • Hypothyroidism
      • Uterine myomas status post abdominal total hysterectomy on 2007/05/09
    • She was admitted for left ovarian cancer (high-grade serous carcinoma) and chemotherapy. We were consulted for blood sugar control.
    • S:
      • The patient would prefer to take medication only and avoid insulin injections.
    • O:
      • BH: 154.2 cm, BW: 61.6 kg, BMI: 25.96
        
      • Diet: as tolerance
      • Medication in OPD: no medication
      • Medication during hospitalization: no medication
      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): 30/0.94/63
      • Na/K 133/4.2
      • ALT/AST/CRP:25/25/0.2
      • HbA1c:10/09 6.9%
      • Steroid use: dexamethasone 4 mg 5#Q6H since 2024/12/09 22:55
      • TSH 2024/10/14 5.86
      • F/S: 2024/12/06 2024/12/07
        • 0600 219 170
        • 1100
        • 1700 257
        • 2100
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
      • Hypothyroidism, under eltroxin 50 mcg 3# QD
    • P:
      • Given the patient is on high-dose steroids, a significant increase in blood glucose levels is anticipated over the next few days.
      • Please check finger sugar TIDAC + HS.
      • Metformin 0.5# TID.
      • Januvia 1 tab QD
      • Novorapid 1u TIDACPRN with scale as rescue dose
      • Check urine ACR before discharge
      • Consult OPH for DM retinopathy survey if general condition is allowed
      • Feel free to concact us, I would like to follow up this patient, and arrange META OPD follow up after discharge
• 2024-12-05 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • For post-operative wound check + ultrasound
  • A
    • We were consulted for post-OP sono followed up and wound followed up.
    • PE
      • Wound healing well
      • No local heat, swelling, tenderness or redness
    • Sonography
      • Uterus Position: Total hysterectomy
      • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
        
      • ATH + BSO
      • IMP: R/O subcutaneous fluid accumulation (43mmX28mm) near previous drainage tube area, blood flow(-)
    • Suggestion
      • s/p wound CD with Nexcare - Steri-strip
      • Education about wound care
      • Keep OPD f/u

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-27
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Breast tumor biopsy (63010C)
      • Right axillaray LN biopsy
      • Intraoperative sonography (19002B)
  • Finding
    • IOUS: a breast tumor in right side, 10 o’clock/6 cm location and r/o right axillary LAPs   - Procedure 　　- Under LA, set the patient in supine position and prepared the operative field as usual. Made IOUS to identify the tumor and right axillary LNs. Made biopsy of the tumor and LNs. Covered the wound with elastic bandage.
• 2024-11-20
  • Surgery
    • debulking surgery (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphanode dissection + para-aortic lymphanode dissection + bilateral pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis
  • Finding
    • left ovary and tube - severe adhered to rectum and left pelvis
      • LOV - 10x10cm solid mass with some fluid in cyst, suspected LOV cancer, Frozen report of left ovary — carcinoma
      • left tube – np
    • uterus - absent, due to previous hysterectomy for benign lesion
    • ROV + tube – ROV firm mass 4x3cm, cancer invasion?
      • right tube – np
    • bowels, appendix and liver surface – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • omentum – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • left peritoneal pelvic mass 2x2cm near left adnexa, cancer seeding?
    • right peritoneal pelvic mass 1x1cm near right adnexa, cancer seeding?
    • right iliac LNs – enlarged, cancer metastasis?
    • right obturator LNs – enlarged, cancer metastasis?
    • left iliac LNs – enlarged, cancer metastasis?
    • left obturator LNs – enlarged, cancer metastasis?
    • right para-aortic LNs – enlarged, cancer metastasis?
    • left para-aortic LNs– enlarged, cancer metastasis?
    • after the debulking surgery, no residual cancer tissues noted (optimal debulking)
    • A 7mm JP drain was placed in CDS
  • Procedure
    • Umbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: absent -> do enterolysis.
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 10x10cm mass, capsule intact, severe adhered to rectum and left pelvis.
      • ROV: 4x3 cm mass, capsule intact,
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • CDS: invisible due to left tumor mass occupied
    • Ascites: bloody, about 50 ml -> send cytology
    • Bilateral pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes: indurated(+)
    • Omentum: infracolic omentectomy was done.
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: no miliary tumor seeding
    • left peritoneal pelvic mass 2x2cm near left adnexa, cancer seeding?
    • right peritoneal pelvic mass 1x1cm near right adnexa, cancer seeding?
    • Appendix: grosslt normal, appendectomy was not done.
    • After the operation, optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Residue tumor: nil
    • Estimated blood loss: 300ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
• 2024-11-20
  • Surgery
    • bilateral DBJs insertion       
  • Finding
    • No obvious tumor was noted in bladder
    • Some turbid urine drained from left UO after DBJ inserted    

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-25 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-04 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-23 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-06 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-10 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

2025-03-26

Patient

• This 64-year-old female has two concurrent advanced malignancies:

  • High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (FIGO Stage IIIA1(i), pT2bN1a), diagnosed 2024-11-20, post optimal debulking surgery with ongoing carboplatin + paclitaxel + bevacizumab chemotherapy (latest on 2025-03-25).
  • Right breast triple-negative invasive carcinoma of no special type, with axillary lymph node metastasis (biopsy 2024-11-27), pathologically confirmed (ER-/PR-/HER2-equivocal with HER2 ISH non-amplified, Ki-67 40%), BI-RADS 6.

• She also has multiple chronic comorbidities: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), type 2 diabetes mellitus (currently with hyperglycemia), hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism, prior myocardial ischemia, bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss, and a right pituitary macroadenoma.

• She is undergoing intensive treatment with associated risks of myelosuppression, infection, metabolic complications, and cardiovascular concerns.

Problem 1. Advanced High-grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma (FIGO IIIA1(i))

• Objective
  • Diagnosed on 2024-11-20 via debulking surgery (BSO, omentectomy, lymph node dissection); pathology: bilateral ovarian tumor, pelvic mass involvement, 1/40 LN positive.
  • Chemotherapy: Bevacizumab + paclitaxel + carboplatin initiated on 2024-12-10 and given regularly (latest: 2025-03-25).
  • No evidence of residual tumor at surgery; optimal debulking achieved.
  • Tumor markers prior to surgery: CA-125 257.5 U/mL on 2024-10-09.
• Assessment
  • The patient is on standard first-line chemotherapy with anti-angiogenic agent per NCCN/ESMO guidelines for stage III ovarian cancer.
  • Achieved optimal cytoreduction with continued maintenance therapy (bevacizumab).
  • No signs of recurrence or treatment complications currently evident.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current chemotherapy schedule.
  • Monitor CA-125 levels and imaging (CT or PET-CT) to assess response.
  • May consider bevacizumab maintenance if partial/complete response after cycle 6.
  • Monitor for adverse effects (HTN, proteinuria, GI perforation) from bevacizumab.

Problem 2. Triple-negative Invasive Breast Carcinoma (ER-/PR-/HER2 equivocal, ISH-)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis made via core biopsy on 2024-11-27; NST, ER-/PR-, HER2 2+ with ISH non-amplified (HER2/CEP17 = 2.54, <4 signals/cell), Ki-67 40%.
  • Right axillary LN biopsy positive for metastasis.
  • BI-RADS 6, multiple right breast lesions noted (2025-01-17 sono: lesion #3 with irregular shape, heterogenous echo, calcification).
  • No current systemic therapy targeting breast cancer specifically.
• Assessment
  • Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) with nodal involvement typically warrants neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy, usually anthracycline- and taxane-based.
  • Currently receiving paclitaxel + carboplatin for ovarian cancer, which partially overlaps with standard TNBC regimens.
  • May be receiving suboptimal TNBC regimen (no anthracycline); however, overlap in agents may provide partial coverage.
• Recommendation
  • May consider to re-evaluate breast cancer treatment intent:
    • Consider staging with breast MRI and CT/PET for systemic disease.
    • If ovarian chemotherapy course concludes, initiate TNBC-specific regimen (e.g., AC-T or dose-dense AC-T).
    • Consider surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy) and axillary staging or dissection.
    • Discuss immunotherapy options (e.g., atezolizumab or pembrolizumab) if PD-L1 is positive.

Problem 3. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Steroid-induced Hyperglycemia

• Objective
  • History of T2DM, previously under diet control.
  • HbA1c 6.9% on 2024-10-09.
  • Recent glucose readings: 231 mg/dL (2025-03-25 17:11), 210 mg/dL (2025-03-26 06:11).
  • Steroids (e.g., dexamethasone) are part of premedication for chemotherapy.
  • On metformin 500mg BID, Januvia (sitagliptin), with Novorapid PRN as rescue.
• Assessment
  • Steroid-induced hyperglycemia with post-chemotherapy blood glucose elevation is evident.
  • No current evidence of severe complications (e.g., DKA, HHS).
  • Oral agents may be insufficient under steroid burden.
• Recommendation
  • Intensify glycemic control around chemotherapy days (e.g., basal insulin or scheduled rapid-acting insulin if Novorapid PRN insufficient).
  • Continue TIDAC + HS glucose monitoring.
  • Monitor for hypoglycemia between cycles as steroids wear off.

Problem 4. Cardiovascular Risk: History of Myocardial Ischemia + Ongoing Chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Documented ischemia on stress ECG (2020-12-22): ST depression at V5-V6; maximal HR 166 bpm, BP 202/41.
  • Mild LVH on 2025-03-03 ECG; septal hypertrophy and Grade I diastolic dysfunction (2020-12-14 echo).
  • Medications: Plavix (clopidogrel), Sevikar (amlodipine/olmesartan), Syntrend (carvedilol).
  • Vital signs on 2025-03-26: BP 169/80 mmHg, HR 83 bpm.
• Assessment
  • Cardiovascular risk is elevated due to:
    • Age
    • Prior ischemia
    • Ongoing bevacizumab use (risk of thromboembolism, hypertension)
  • BP control is borderline to elevated; LVH and diastolic dysfunction present.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess antihypertensive adequacy (e.g., increase carvedilol if BP persistently high. amlodipine touchs daily ceiling by Norvasc + Sevikar).
  • Baseline and follow-up echocardiograms to assess for chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy.

Problem 5. Chronic Anemia – Likely Multifactorial (Iron Deficiency, Chronic Disease)

• Objective
  • Pre-op Hgb: 10.1 g/dL (2024-11-20); post-op: 9.3 g/dL (2024-11-21).
  • Rx: Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate).
  • Chronic disease background: SLE, malignancies.
• Assessment
  • Most likely combination of:
    • Iron deficiency (perioperative and chronic blood loss).
    • Anemia of chronic disease (due to malignancy and inflammation).
  • Currently mild anemia, not transfusion-dependent.
• Recommendation
  • Continue oral iron supplementation.
  • Monitor CBC every 2–4 weeks during chemotherapy.
  • If anemia worsens: check ferritin, transferrin saturation, reticulocyte count; consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) if symptomatic.

Problem 6. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) – Stable

• Objective
  • Longstanding diagnosis, currently on Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg QDCC).
  • No recent evidence of flare or end-organ involvement.
• Assessment
  • Disease likely quiescent.
  • However, chemotherapy and steroids may mask flares or trigger complications (e.g., infection, cytopenia).
• Recommendation
  • Continue Plaquenil unless contraindicated.
  • Monitor CBC, renal function, and urinalysis every cycle.
  • Rheumatology to remain involved in long-term surveillance.

Problem 7. Hypothyroidism – Stable on Replacement

• Objective
  • TSH 5.86 on 2024-10-14; on Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug #3 QD).
• Assessment
  • Suboptimally controlled; consider dose adjustment.
  • Thyroid function should be reevaluated under chemotherapy and systemic illness.
• Recommendation
  • Recheck TSH and free T4 now, given interval >5 months and multiple systemic changes.
  • Adjust levothyroxine accordingly.

Problem 8. Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

• Objective
  • Documented since at least 2023; average PTA thresholds ~80 dB HL.
  • ABR: no response RE; WAVE V only in LE.
• Assessment
  • Stable but profound bilateral hearing loss.
  • Mixed component suggests possible chronic middle ear issues as well.
• Recommendation
  • Audiology reassessment if feasible.
  • Consider hearing aid evaluation or assistive listening devices.
  • Ensure communication accommodations during care.

2024-12-05

[Findings and Recommendations]

• Ovarian Cancer (High-Grade Serous Carcinoma)
  • Findings:
    • Stage IIIA1 (AJCC 8th Edition): Debulking surgery achieved optimal cytoreduction with no visible residual disease (2024-11-20).
    • Pathology confirmed bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma with metastasis to the right iliac lymph node (1/40 positive nodes).
    • Elevated CA125 (257.5 U/mL) prior to surgery (2024-10-10).
    • Imaging (2024-10-26): Pelvic cystic tumor and para-aortic lymphadenopathy consistent with metastases.
  • Current Status:
    • Post-surgery, the patient appears to be recovering with no significant post-operative complications. Her hemoglobin is low at 8.8 g/dL (2024-12-04), indicating persistent anemia.
  • Recommendations:
    • Adjuvant Chemotherapy: As per NCCN guidelines, a platinum-based regimen should be initiated for high-grade serous carcinoma post-optimal debulking surgery.
    • Surveillance: Regular CA125, imaging, and physical examinations every 3 months for 2 years, then every 6 months.
    • Hematology Support: Address anemia with iron studies and consider iron supplementation or transfusion depending on clinical symptoms.
• Breast Cancer (Right Breast)
  • Findings:
    • Pathology: Invasive carcinoma (no special type) with axillary lymph node metastasis (2024-11-28).
    • HER2 status: Negative (not amplified), ER-/PR-negative (triple-negative).
    • Imaging (2024-11-25): Right breast irregular tumor (BI-RADS 5), suggestive of malignancy.
  • Recommendations:
    • Surgical Plan: Proceed with mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery (if feasible) with axillary dissection.
    • Systemic Therapy:
      • Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) necessitates adjuvant chemotherapy. NCCN recommends regimens such as dose-dense AC (doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide) followed by paclitaxel or carboplatin-based options.
      • Consider immune checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab if PD-L1 is positive (per NCCN).
    • Radiotherapy: Post-surgery radiation for node-positive disease or tumors >5 cm.
• Bilateral Hearing Loss
  • Findings:
    • Moderate-to-severe mixed hearing loss (PTA RE 78 dB, LE 80 dB, 2024-12-05).
    • Chronically absent auditory brainstem responses (2024-05-24) and tympanometry indicating conductive components.
  • Recommendations:
    • Evaluate for surgical intervention (e.g., cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing aids) for severe disability.
    • ENT follow-up for ongoing audiometric assessments and management of mixed hearing loss.
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
  • Findings:
    • Positive anti-dsDNA (24 IU/mL, 2024-09-02).
    • Chronic renal involvement suspected with proteinuria and reduced eGFR (63.52 mL/min/1.73m², 2024-12-04).
  • Recommendations:
    • Monitor renal function (urinalysis, eGFR) routinely.
    • Consider initiating or adjusting immunosuppressive therapy (e.g., hydroxychloroquine or steroids) based on clinical and laboratory evidence of active lupus nephritis.
• Iron-Deficiency Anemia
  • Findings:
    • Persistent anemia (HGB 8.8 g/dL, HCT 27.1%, 2024-12-04).
    • Microcytosis observed over multiple reports.
  • Recommendations:
    • Perform iron studies (ferritin, TIBC) and consider IV iron therapy.
    • Assess for ongoing blood loss, particularly given history of recent surgeries.
• Cardiovascular Health
  • Findings:
    • Hypertension with suboptimal control (BP 154/69 mmHg, 2024-12-05).
    • History of myocardial ischemia and hyperlipidemia under regular treatment.
  • Recommendations:
    • Optimize antihypertensive therapy (daily carvedilol 25mg, amlodipine 10mg and olmesartan 20mg in use currently).
    • Regular lipid profile monitoring and adherence to statins (daily ezetimibe 10mg, pravastatin 40mg and fenofibrate 160mg in use currently).

[Dual Cancer Management: HGSOC and TNBC]

Managing a patient with two distinct primary malignancies - high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) - is undoubtedly complex. Concurrent or sequential treatment regimens must balance efficacy with minimizing toxicity and adverse reactions.

• Evaluate Cancer Prioritization
  • High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (HGSOC):
    • Given the advanced stage (Stage IIIA1), HGSOC carries a poorer prognosis without immediate intervention. Optimal debulking surgery has been achieved, making this cancer highly sensitive to platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC):
    • TNBC is aggressive but potentially curable at an early stage. Immediate systemic therapy is necessary to prevent metastatic spread.
  • Priority: Address both cancers simultaneously, but modify regimens to avoid overlapping toxicities. Sequence and dose adjustments may be required.

There is some overlap in regimens that can be used to target both high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

• Common Regimens:
  • Carboplatin + Paclitaxel:
    • HGSOC: This is the standard first-line chemotherapy regimen for advanced-stage ovarian cancer following debulking surgery. It provides excellent efficacy and is well-supported by clinical evidence.
    • TNBC: Paclitaxel is frequently used as part of the adjuvant or neoadjuvant regimen for TNBC, either alone or combined with carboplatin. Carboplatin is particularly beneficial in TNBC patients who have BRCA mutations or are homologous recombination deficiency (HRD)-positive.
    • Overlap: The combination of carboplatin and paclitaxel could address both cancers simultaneously, especially in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting for TNBC while targeting advanced ovarian cancer.
  • Platinum-Based Monotherapy:
    • For patients unable to tolerate combination chemotherapy, carboplatin monotherapy can be effective in both diseases:
      • HGSOC: Platinum agents are highly active in high-grade serous tumors.
      • TNBC: Single-agent carboplatin shows efficacy, particularly in BRCA-mutated or HRD-positive TNBC.
  • Immunotherapy (in TNBC):
    • Checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1) can be added to carboplatin + paclitaxel for PD-L1-positive TNBC patients.
    • While immunotherapy is not a standard part of ovarian cancer management currently, there is growing evidence supporting immune checkpoint inhibitors in select ovarian cancer patients within clinical trials.
• Rationale for this Overlap Works
  • Both HGSOC and TNBC share common biological characteristics:
    • Both are highly proliferative tumors with poor differentiation.
    • Both often exhibit deficiencies in DNA repair mechanisms, making them sensitive to platinum-based chemotherapy.
• Practical Considerations
  • Dual-Cancer Management:
    • If both cancers require simultaneous treatment, carboplatin + paclitaxel offers a synergistic approach, treating both malignancies with minimal duplication of regimens.
    • Begin with a regimen focused on ovarian cancer (e.g., 4-6 cycles of carboplatin + paclitaxel). Depending on the breast cancer’s response, you may follow with additional TNBC-specific agents like anthracyclines (e.g., doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide) or checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., pembrolizumab).
  • Patient-Specific Adjustments:
    • Dose-modify based on tolerability to reduce overlapping toxicities (e.g., myelosuppression, neuropathy).
    • Ensure frequent monitoring of hematologic parameters, renal function, and neuropathy.
  • Role of BRCA Mutation or HRD Status:
    • Testing for BRCA mutations or HRD is crucial in this patient.
    • If positive, consider incorporating PARP inhibitors (e.g., olaparib) as maintenance therapy post-platinum response in ovarian cancer. PARP inhibitors also show efficacy in BRCA-mutated TNBC.
• Limitations
  • While carboplatin + paclitaxel covers both cancers, TNBC often requires dose-dense chemotherapy or regimens including anthracyclines (e.g., doxorubicin), which are not part of the ovarian cancer standard of care. Adding these agents requires careful timing and sequencing.
  • Immunotherapy, while a key part of advanced or PD-L1-positive TNBC management, is not routinely used in ovarian cancer outside of trials.

Management Options

• Initial Chemotherapy (for both cancers):
  • Carboplatin (AUC 5-6) + Paclitaxel (175 mg/m², weekly or every 3 weeks).
  • Monitor for toxicities (hematologic, neuropathy) and adjust doses accordingly.
• Maintenance or Sequential Therapy:
  • After initial chemotherapy for HGSOC, assess for residual TNBC disease.
  • Introduce doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide (AC) for additional systemic therapy in TNBC if necessary.
• Long-Term Maintenance:
  • If BRCA-mutated or HRD-positive, add PARP inhibitors (e.g., olaparib or niraparib) for HGSOC. For TNBC, consider maintenance pembrolizumab if immunotherapy has been initiated.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-21 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • for f/u NPC
  • NP scope: regression of NP tumor, NP smooth now, but exudate coating
• 2025-03-07 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Minimal mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenum
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2025-03-03 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine and L-spine is noted.
• 2025-02-21 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • for f/u NPC
  • NP scope: regression of NP tumor, NP smooth now
• 2025-02-16 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2025-02-10 Anoscopy
  • Impression: Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels, Gr.I-II(prolaspe), also fecal impaction(+)
• 2025-02-05 CT - neck
  • Head and Neck CT with and without IV contrast administration shows:
    • Well regression of right nasopharynx tumor mass.
    • Well regression of retropharyngeal and bil. neck LAPs seen on last MR study, 2024/10/22.
    • Well regression of the enlarged mediastinal LAPs seen on 2024/11/04 chest CT.
    • Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2025-01-24 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • regression of NP tumor, NP smooth now
• 2024-12-30 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine and L-spine is noted.
• 2024-12-27 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • regression of NP tumor, NP smooth now
• 2024-12-04 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-11-29 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • regression of right NP tumor, still residual tumor, keep CCRT
• 2024-11-13 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 2 mL
• 2024-11-13 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : fair
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-11-11 Skull Water’s view
  • There is mild mucosal thickening of right maxillary sinus. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2024-11-06 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • smooth oropharynx, hypopharynx
    • prminent nasopharyngeal tumor occypying whole space
    • no swelling or pus coating over epiglottis
  • Diagnosis/Conclusion
    • NPC
• 2024-11-04 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed imagesshows:
    • Lungs: reticular opacities over Rt and Lt lower lobes and lingula.
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged LNs in the visceral space and left anterior prevascular space and both hila,
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change
    • Pleura: trace Lt-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: enlarged LNs in Lt supraclavicular fossa
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: multiple small gall bladder stones. a 28mm Lt ovarian cyst.
  • Impression:
    • likely a combination of atelectasis and interstitial fibrosis, in lower lobes and lingula.
    • neoplastic LAP in Lt supraclavicular fossa and mediastinum and hila
• 2024-10-25 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 54 dB HL; LE 36 dB HL.
  • RE mild to severe SNHL.
  • LE normal to moderate SNHL.
• 2024-10-23 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the post. wall of bilateral NP regions and in lymph nodes in bilateral cervical regions and left SCF, highly suspected bilateral NPC with regional lymph node metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, bilateral mediastinal spaces, bilateral axillary regions and bilateral inguinal regions, probably reactive nodes, suggesting follow-up.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal lesion in the gallbladder or right lobe of the liver, the nature is to be determined (infection/ inflammation process, a benign or even malignant tumor ?), suggesting abdomen CT/MRI for investigation and follow-up.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Highly suspected bilateral NPC with regional lymph nodes metastases, cTxN3M0, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.); suspected a lesion in the gallbladder or right lobe of the liver, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-10-22 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-10-22 Sonography - abodmen
  • Gall stone
• 2024-10-21 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
• 2024-10-21 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-10-19 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • right NP tumor (biopsy NPC)

[consultation]

• 2024-10-24 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This 62 y/o woman is a case of newly diagnosed NPC (at outside clinic). She was admitted for cancer work up. for follow up CCRT treatment.
    • MRI showed Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma T2N3M0, stage:IV; Abdomen echo showed Gall stone; PET showed Highly suspected bilateral NPC with regional lymph nodes or/and liver metastases.
    • We request your consultation for CCRT. Thank you very much!!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S:
      • For radiotherapy due to nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
      • PI: The patient was newly diagnosed NPC. She was admitted for cancer work up. Consulted for CCRT.
      • Family history: (father: oral cancer)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (+)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O:
      • ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: multiple large nodal lesions over bilateral neck; oral cavity: dry mouth due to oral respiration; nasal stuffness.
      • Pathology (1496182, LianYi Pathology Center, 2024-10-17): nasopharynx, right, biopsy – non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated.
      • NP scopy (2024-10-19): right NP tumor (biopsy NPC)
      • CXR (2024-10-21): Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta. Increased lung markings over both lungs. Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
      • Abd sono (2024-10-22): Gall stone
      • MRI of nasopharynx (2024-10-22): right, parapharyngeal space involvement, stage T2N3M0
      • PET (2024-10-23):
        • Glucose hypermetabolism in the post. wall of bilateral NP regions and in lymph nodes in bilateral cervical regions and left SCF, highly suspected bilateral NPC with regional lymph node metastases.
        • Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, bilateral mediastinal spaces, bilateral axillary regions and bilateral inguinal regions, probably reactive nodes, suggesting follow-up.
        • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal lesion in the gallbladder or right lobe of the liver, the nature is to be determined (infection / inflammation process, a benign or even malignant tumor ?), suggesting abdomen CT/MRI for investigation and follow-up.
        • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
        • Highly suspected bilateral NPC with regional lymph nodes metastases, cTxN3M0, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.); suspected a lesion in the gallbladder or right lobe of the liver, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • A:
      • Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated, of the nasopharynx, stage cT2N3M0.
    • P:
      • CCRT (old age, so induction chemotherapy was not planned by medical oncologist) is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage cT2N3M0.
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: nasopharyngeal tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 5000cGy/25 fractions of the nasopharyngeal tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the nasopharyngeal tumor and involved nodal lesions.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her daughter. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started after completion of pre-RT dental evaluation and management.
• 2024-10-21 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • This 62 y/o woman is a case of newly diagnosed NPC (at outside clinic). She was admitted for cancer work up. for follow up CCRT treatment. We request your consultation for dental evaluation.
  • A
    • This 62-year-old patient who came for pre-op dental evaluation.
    • O: Tooth 12,13,15,23,24,33 and 44 residual roots
    • A: Tooth 12,13,15,23,24,33 and 44 residual roots
    • P:
      • Physical exam, and explained the findings to the patient and her family member .
      • Suggest the patient tooth 12,13,15,23,24,33 and 44 residual roots extraction before RT
• 2024-10-21 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 62 y/o woman is a case of newly diagnosed NPC (at outside clinic). She was admitted for cancer work up. We have arrange MRI on 2024/10/22 13:20 abd sono on 2024/10/22 15:30.
    • The patient is a family member of a nurse from the hematology/oncology ward of our hospital. Today, we received a message from your department’s case manager conveying Dr. He’s recommendation to proceed directly with a PET scan. The PET has been scheduled for 2024/23 at 10:30 AM.

This consultation is therefore requested to advise on subsequent treatment and examinations that should be arranged. - A - This 62-year-old woman has been newly diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), confirmed by biopsy at LMD. She was admitted for cancer workup, including MRI, abdominal ultrasound, and PET/CT scan. We have been consulted regarding her case. - Please check the following: - EBV viral load - Anti-HBc - HBsAg - Anti-HCV - We will see the patient and explain the treatment plan in more detail once staging is complete. If the staging reveals T2 or higher, or if lymph node involvement is present (N-positive), please consult general surgery for port-A implantation.

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-11-22 ~ 2025-01-10 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the nasopharyngeal tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the nasopharyngeal tumor and involved nodal lesions.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-03 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-17 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-19 - NS 500mL 30min (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (cisplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-11 - NS 500mL 30min (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (cisplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-27 - NS 500mL 30min (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (cisplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-20 - NS 500mL 30min (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (cisplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-14 - NS 500mL 30min (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (cisplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-06 - ………………………… cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (cisplatin weekly, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-26

Patient

• This 62-year-old woman with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), non-keratinizing undifferentiated type, staged cT2N3M0, stage IV (AJCC 8th), underwent definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) from 2024-11-22 to 2025-01-10 (7000 cGy/35fx to primary/involved nodes). She subsequently received two cycles of PF (cisplatin + 5-FU) systemic chemotherapy on 2025-02-17 and 2025-03-03.
• Serial nasopharyngoscopy and CT imaging revealed good regression of the nasopharyngeal mass and involved lymphadenopathies by 2025-02-21 and 2025-03-21. However, persistent normocytic anemia, borderline leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia are noted, possibly due to cumulative chemoradiation toxicity or nutritional impact. Electrolyte disturbances (notably chronic hyponatremia and intermittent hypokalemia) and mild hypomagnesemia are evident.
• Current vital signs are stable, with mild desaturation (SpO₂ 93%) observed on 2025-03-26. The patient is on active supportive medication, including electrolyte infusions, PG2 (Astragalus polysaccharides), and oral medications (e.g., Sevikar (amlodipine/olmesartan), Baraclude (entecavir)).

Problem 1. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (Stage cT2N3M0)

• Objective
  • Histologically confirmed non-keratinizing undifferentiated carcinoma of the right nasopharynx (biopsy 2024-10-17).
  • Imaging:
    • PET (2024-10-23): Hypermetabolic NP lesions with bilateral cervical and SCF lymphadenopathy; suspected hepatic/gallbladder lesion; widespread lymphadenopathy likely reactive.
    • MRI (2024-10-22): T2N3M0.
    • CT (2025-02-05) and nasopharyngoscopy on 2025-03-21 and 2025-02-21: Documented regression of NP tumor and nodal lesions.
  • Treatment:
    • Completed CCRT from 2024-11-22 to 2025-01-10 (7000 cGy/35fx to primary/nodes).
    • Received PF chemotherapy on 2025-02-17 and 2025-03-03.
• Assessment
  • Disease appears clinically and endoscopically responsive to treatment.
  • Continued regression on CT and nasopharyngoscopy suggests favorable partial response.
  • No new signs of local recurrence or progression as of 2025-03-21.
• Recommendation
  • Continue systemic chemotherapy as tolerated — next PF cycle per protocol.
  • Repeat MRI nasopharynx or PET-CT around late April 2025 to evaluate for complete response or residual lesion.
  • Monitor toxicity, especially myelosuppression and mucositis.

Problem 2. Hematologic Suppression (Anemia, Leukopenia, Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • Anemia: Progressive decline from HGB 12.6 g/dL (2024-11-27) → 10.2 (2025-03-02) → 9.0 (2025-03-25).
  • Thrombocytopenia: PLT fluctuated from 282 x10³/uL (2024-11-20) → 120 (2025-03-25).
  • Leukopenia: WBC down to 3.42 x10³/uL (2025-03-25).
  • MCV consistently normocytic (around 90 fL), no iron-deficiency pattern.
• Assessment
  • Suggestive of chemoradiotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression.
  • No signs of acute bleeding or hemolysis.
  • Normocytic indices and stable RDW argue against nutritional deficiency.
  • ANC still preserved; infection risk moderate.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC twice weekly, especially if further chemotherapy planned.
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoietin support if symptomatic anemia or HGB <8 g/dL.
  • Delay next cycle or dose-adjust chemo if worsening cytopenias.

Problem 3. Chronic Hyponatremia and Hypokalemia

• Objective
  • Na levels chronically low: 128 mmol/L (2025-02-26), 124 mmol/L (2025-03-25).
  • K levels low to borderline: 2.9–3.5 mmol/L over multiple labs; 3.4 on 2025-03-25.
  • Magnesium low-normal: 1.4–1.5 mg/dL.
  • Albumin stable ~3.8 g/dL.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial:
    • Chemotherapy-related renal handling disturbances.
    • SIADH is possible due to prior cisplatin use and NPC localization.
    • PG2 or TAITA NO.5 solution may also influence fluid-electrolyte shifts.
  • Mild hypomagnesemia may contribute to refractory hypokalemia.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Magnesium Sulfate replacement; monitor Mg q2–3 days.
  • Replace K+ carefully to maintain >3.5 mmol/L, especially if further cisplatin planned.
  • Evaluate for SIADH: check urine Na, osmolality, serum osmolality if persistent hyponatremia.
  • Maintain fluid restriction if SIADH confirmed.

Problem 4. Nutritional and Mucosal Status (not posted)

• Objective
  • No overt mucositis or oral infection noted.
  • Reflux esophagitis (EGD 2025-03-07): LA Grade A; superficial gastritis; CLO test negative.
  • Anoscopy (2025-02-10): Gr. I–II hemorrhoids, fecal impaction (+).
  • Weight/vital data not fully available, but oral intake suspected suboptimal.
• Assessment
  • Likely mild-to-moderate upper GI mucosal injury from RT/chemo and proton pump inhibitor use.
  • Hemorrhoid-related minor blood loss may contribute to anemia.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Pariet (rabeprazole) for gastric protection.
  • Encourage small frequent meals, possibly dietitian consult.
  • Monitor stool occult blood periodically.

Problem 5. Cardiopulmonary Status

• Objective
  • CXR (2025-02-16): Cardiomegaly, aortic arch atherosclerosis.
  • BP trend: 142/82 → 125/62 mmHg (2025-03-25 to 2025-03-26).
  • SpO₂ dropped from 96% to 93%.
  • On Sevikar (amlodipine/olmesartan) and Nebilet (nebivolol).
• Assessment
  • No acute cardiopulmonary decompensation, but mild desaturation warrants attention.
  • Underlying cardiomegaly and possible diastolic dysfunction.
  • Medications appear to provide adequate BP control.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor SpO₂ and HR regularly.
  • Consider ECG and echocardiogram if symptoms develop or SpO₂ drops further.
  • Ensure patient remains euvolemic (e.g., avoid overhydration with IV MgSO₄ or TAITA solutions).

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[lab data]

Body weight

• 2025-03-20 47.4 kgw
• 2025-03-18 48.4 kgw
• 2025-03-07 48.4 kgw
• 2025-02-28 50.2 kgw
• 2025-02-21 53.0 kgw
• 2025-02-14 54.9 kgw
• 2025-02-07 52.7 kgw
• 2025-02-06 52.2 kgw

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-26 Sono-guiding aspiration - abdominal
  • Under sono- and CT-guiding, drainage of peritoneal fluid was performed smoothly (8 Fr. pig-tail catheter) and some yellowish fluid (25cc) was obtained.
• 2025-02-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • papilla ca s/p whipple op on 2025/02/12. persisted abdomen pain
  • IMP:
    • S/P Whipple operation. An encapsulated fluid collection (10.0x2.2cm) in upper abdomen. Fat stranding at upper retroperitoneum.
    • Mild splenomegaly.
    • A cystic lesion (2.1cm) in right adnexa.
• 2025-02-13 Pathology - pancreas total/subtotal resection
  • Checklist for Ampulla of Vater Tumor Resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, ampulla of vater, Whipple operation — Adenocarcinoma
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • CBD cutting end, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
      
    • Pancreas — Free of tumor invasion
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — Free of tumor invasion with one reactive lymph node
    • Lymph node, peri-pancreatic, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (2/4) with extracapsular extension (1/2)
    • Lymph node, duodenal mesentery, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Lymph node, peri-ductal area, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
    • Lymph node, greater curvature of stomach, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Lymph node, LN 7,8,9,12a, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/9)
    • Lymph node, jejunum, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
    • Lymph node, LN 16, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
      
    • AJCC pathologic staging — pT2N1, if cM0, stage IIIA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgery: Whipple operation, cholecystectomy, Braun anastomosis, subtotal gastrectomy (distal), LN 5,6,16,7,8,9,12a and LN of jejunal omentum
    • Specimen and size
      • Pancreas: 6.5 x 4.5 cm
      • Stomach: 10 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (greater curvature: 8.5 cm and lesser curvature: 6.2 cm)
      • Duodenum: 13 cm in length, up to 7 cm in circumference
      • Gallbladder: 7.2 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm. No stone or polyp
      • Lymph node dissection: LN 7,8,9,12a, LN of jejunum and LN 16
    • Tumor Site: Ampulla of Vater
    • Tumor Size: 1.2 x 0.8 cm
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: gastric cutting end, A2: duodenal cutting end, A3: pancreatic resection margin, A4: CBD cutting end, A5- A6: tumor + pancreatic tissue, A7-A8: pancreas with dilated duct, A9: LN of lesser curvature, A10: LN of greater curvature, A11: peri-pancreatic LNs, A12: peri-duodenal LNs, A13: periductal LN, B: LN 7,8,9,12a, C: jejunum LN, D: LN 16 and E: gallbladder
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: adenocarcinoma, mixed pancreatobiliary and intestinal type
    • Histologic Grade: G3, poorly differentiated
    • Margins: free
    • Lymphovascular invasion: present
    • Perineural Invasion: present
    • Pancreas: free of tumor invasion
    • CBD: tumor invasion
    • Pathologic Staging (pTNM); pT2N1
    • Gallbladder: chronic cholecystitis and free of tumor invasion
    • Immunohistochemistry: CK7 (+, focal), CK20 (-), CDX2 (+, focal) and P53 (+, aberrant)
• 2025-02-11 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, H pylori NOT present
• 2025-02-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (90 - 38) / 90 = 57.78%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 62
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Normal chamber size
    • Trivial MR, TR
• 2025-02-10 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Clinical history of ampulla vater cancer. S/P PTGBD and CBD stenting with pneumobilia. Dilatation of p-duct (4.4mm).
    • A cystic lesion (2.7cm) in right adnexa.
• 2025-02-10 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Minimal mucosa break <5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • Three shallow ulcers were noted at antrum, s/p biopsy.
    • Duodenum:
      • Duodenoscope was used for further evaluation. Compared with papilla vater tumor, s/p ERBD in situ.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Gastric shallow ulcers, antrum, s/p biopsy
    • Compared with papilla vater tumor, s/p ERBD in situ.
  • CLO test: not done

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-25 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Prescription
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNBID 7D
• 2025-03-20 ~ 2025-03-24 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 43-year-old female, with a history of
      • adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, pT2N1(cM0) stage IIIA, s/p pancreatoduodenectomy with partial gastrectomy and lymph node dissection on 2025/02/12,
      • mitrovalve prolaps ,
      • GERD, LA Classification grade A,
      • wrist fracture s/p,
    • She initially experienced epigastric pain starting on 2025/01/17, which migrated to the right lower quadrant over two days and was unrelieved by painkillers. Associated symptoms included chest tightness and abdominal fullness, along with unintentional weight loss. She denied nausea, vomiting, clay-colored stool, or tea-colored urine.
    • She was referred from a LMD to TSGH, where CT imaging revealed acute appendicitis and gallbladder stones. ERCP on 2025/01/21 showed a common bile duct stricture, dilation of the common bile and pancreatic ducts, and a tumor at the ampulla of Vater.  
    • She subsequently visited our GS OPD on 2025/02/04 and underwent pancreatoduodenectomy with partial gastrectomy and lymph node dissection on 2025/02/12.
    • The final pathological report confirmed adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, staged as pT2N1 (if cM0, stage IIIA).
    • Postoperatively, she continued to experience abdominal pain. A CT on 2025/02/26 revealed an encapsulated fluid collection in the upper abdomen with fat stranding in the upper retroperitoneum.
    • Ultrasound- and CT-guided peritoneal fluid drainage was performed on 2025/02/26, yielding 25 cc of yellowish fluid.  
    • Under the impression of adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, pT2N1(cM0) stage IIIA, s/p, she was admitted for scheduled chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (C1D1).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received FOLFIRINOX (Oxaliplatin 65mg/m2, Leucovorin 300mg/m2, Fluorouracil 2400mg/m2; no irinotecan this time) from 2025/03/21 to 2025/03/23 (C1D1).
    • During chemotherapy, diarrhea was noted thus smecta was prescribed. Headache and dizziness were also complained. There was no allergy or dyspnea.
    • With stable condition, she was discharged on 2025/03/24 and OPD follow-up arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3gm) 1# PRNTIDAC 10D if diarrhea > 3 times
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# PRNHS 10D if insomnia
• 2025-03-18 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P:
    • Tx plan: FOLFIRINOX for Ampullar vater Ca, mixed and pancreatobiliary type
• 2025-03-10 MultiTeam - Social Services
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-06
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Inpatient with Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS) ≥ 10
    
  • Disposition Status: Case closed after single intervention
    
  • 2025-03-07 17:49 – Reported by Jiang Pin-Xuan
    • Family Situation (Discussion on 2025-03-07 with Patient’s Husband):
      • The patient is 43 years old, married, with two daughters.
        
      • The patient’s parents have two daughters and one son; the patient is the eldest child.
        
    • Primary Issue:
      • Emotional Problems
        • Detail: Depressive mood due to illness
          
    • Intervention:
      • Relationship building and emotional support for patient and family
        
    • Intervention Plan (2025-03-07):
      • The social worker visited the ward but the patient was undergoing a dressing change, so the social worker checked in with the patient’s husband regarding the patient’s emotional status.
        
      • The husband shared that since the diagnosis, he has accompanied the patient to all medical visits.
        
      • He believes the patient is still struggling to adjust to lifestyle changes, and feels worried about not being able to raise their young daughters.
        
      • On 3/6, the husband arranged for a friend to stay with the patient overnight, and he noted that the patient’s mood improved afterward.
        
      • A psychologist had previously provided the patient with a contact number, and the patient will reach out again if needed.
        
      • The social worker informed the husband that if other needs arise (e.g., caregiving support), they are welcome to consult the Social Work Office.
        
      • The husband responded with understanding.
        
  • Summary:
    • The patient has good emotional support from family and friends, but is still adjusting psychologically and physically. The social worker provided the above services and recommended re-consultation if additional needs develop.
• 2025-03-06 MultiTeam - Psycho-Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2025-03-04
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Illness-related stress event - psychological and emotional stress caused by physical illness or the decision-making process regarding treatment options.
    
  • Conclusion:
    • 19. Subjective (3/5 visit):
          
      • The patient shared that she was initially misdiagnosed with appendicitis and later informed that it was ampullary cancer. She expected laparoscopic surgery but ended up undergoing open surgery. After the operation, she thought she was cured, but was then told that two lymph nodes were cancer-positive. She constantly prepares for the worst-case scenario to avoid deeper disappointment:
        
      • “I’m just unlucky. If chemotherapy leaves me bedridden and drains all the family’s money, I’d rather not get treated. I’d rather jump off the building.”
        
      • She expressed deep concern for her husband, who works hard and is very generous with the family. Her husband said his parents passed away early, so he had to become independent at a young age and accepts that death is inevitable. He told her not to worry about money and praised her for enduring the surgery.
        
      • The patient said she called her a good friend last night, sharing how her grandfather had cancer but is still alive - yet she finds it hard not to worry.
        
      • “I want to spend more time with my kids. I want to take care of my mom. I don’t want to become someone who is non-functional.”
      • She has always eaten whole foods, worked out, cared for her children, and ran a business. She hasn’t yet figured out how to adjust her lifestyle. Even when she had a drainage tube, she still rode a bicycle with her child to show her family,
        
      • “I’m fine. I’m still the same.”
    • 15. Objective:
          
      • 43-year-old female. In 2025-01, she experienced abdominal pain and underwent an appendectomy. Postoperative findings revealed a tumor in the ampulla. She sought a second opinion at this hospital in 2025-02. Scheduled for surgery on 2025/02/12. On 2025/03/04, the nursing team referred her due to psychological distress (e.g., recurring cramping pain after operation and thoughts of euthanasia).
        
    • 1. Intervention:
         
      • Guided the patient to explore considerations behind different treatment choices, focusing on the goal of “being there for family,” and encouraged adjustments to her lifestyle and work pace.
        
    • (AP) Assessment & Plan:
      • The patient holds high expectations and wishes to return to her pre-illness life after surgery. However, she anticipates that chemotherapy may be overwhelming, leading to thoughts of giving up.
      • After discussion, her emotional state improved, and she became more open to thinking about how to adjust her life. She was given the psychologist’s contact information and encouraged to schedule future counseling sessions. Continued support will be provided.
        
  • Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2025-03-05 14:34
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-03-06 14:00 – Dr. Wu ChaoQun: Acknowledged.
• 2025-02-06 ~ 2025-03-10 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of ampulla of Vater, pT2N1(cM0) stage IIIA, status post pancreatoduodenectomy with partial gastrectomy and lymph node dissection on 2025/02/12. ECOG:0
    • Post operation with intraabdomen fluid collection status post pigtail drainage on 2025/02/26.
    • Vascular access device with port-A on 2025/03/06.
  • CC
    • Recurrent RUQ pain monthly since January 2024     - Right epigastric pain with muscle rigidity since 3 days ago after dinner
  • Present illness history
    • A 43-year-old woman with mitrovalve prolaps (diagnosed around 20 year-old), underwent laparoscpic appendectomy and PTGDon 2025-01-20.
    • She experienced epigastric pain since 2025/01/17 then migrate to RLQ fro 2 days, pain killer in vain. Associated symptomed were chest tightness, abdominal fullness. Denied nausea or vomiting clay stool, tea color urine, body weight loss. She was referred from LMD to 三總 for LA. CT at 三總 showed acute appendisitis and GB stones. and ERCP was done on 2025-01-21 and revealed stricture of CBD, CBD and P-duct dilation, papillary vater ca was noted. She came to our GS OPD on 2025-02-04 and was admitted on 2025-02-06 for nutriction support, and heart echo examination and possible whipple surgery on 2025-02-12.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • From 2025/02/06 to 2025/02/12, the patient received preoperative nutritional support with TPN, and tri-flow breathing exercises were taught. On 2025/02/10, the patient underwent PTGBD, a CT scan with possible contrast, and a biopsy (pending pathology results). Additionally, an EUS was performed. A heart echo was conducted on 2025/02/11.
    • On 2025/02/12, the patient underwent a complex Whipple reconstruction, which included pancreatoduodenectomy, PJ + GJ anastomosis, retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy, cholecystectomy, Braun anastomosis, and subtotal distal gastrectomy. Lymph node sampling was performed (LNs 5,6,7,8,9,12a,16, and jejunal omentum), with pathology results for the pancreas, gallbladder, and lymph nodes still pending.
    • Postoperatively, the patient experienced pain and nausea, for which Dynastat was administered. TPN was continued with NGO decompression. For infection control, the patient received SABS 500mg Q6H IVD and Brosym 4g Q12H IVD.
    • From 2025/02/13 to 2025/02/20, the patient required blood transfusions on 2025/02/15 (2U LPRBC + 4U FFP) and 2025/02/17 (2U LPRBC) due to low hemoglobin levels. The diet progressed from PG1 (clear liquids + amino acid solution) on 2025/02/15 to a full liquid diet (PG2) on 2025/02/18, followed by a semi-liquid diet (PG3) on 2025/02/19.
    • On 2025/02/18, the patient experienced urinary obstruction and underwent a single catheterization, with UA showing no signs of UTI.
    • Pathology results on 2025/02/18 confirmed adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater with metastatic carcinoma in the peri-pancreatic lymph nodes, showing extracapsular extension. The AJCC pathologic staging was determined as pT2N1, stage IIIA.
    • On 2025/02/20, SmofKabiven was discontinued. Follow-up labs showed elevated CRP, leading to an antibiotic change to Flumarin 1000mg Q8H IVD.
    • Postoperatively, the J-vac drains showed serosanguineous output.
    • From 2025/02/21 to 2025/02/27, the CVP catheter was removed on 2025/02/21, and JP drain #1 was removed on 2025/02/24. The night after JP drain removal, the patient developed colicky pain, which progressively spread to the bilateral flanks.
    • A CT scan of the abdomen was performed, followed by a sono-guided drainage procedure on 2025/02/26, which removed 25cc of yellowish fluid and led to the insertion of a pig-tail catheter.
    • CRP levels improved from 15.5 to 9.7 mg/dL, and the patient’s pain also improved.
    • From 2025/02/28 to 2025/03/10, we continued pain management and gradually advanced the patient’s diet from liquid to semi-liquid and then to a low-residue diet. The patient reported abdominal pain during bowel movements.
    • A lab recheck on 2025/03/06 showed improvement in inflammatory and hepatobiliary markers. Additionally, we consulted oncologist Dr. Xia for further chemotherapy planning. A Port-A insertion was successfully performed on 2025/03/06.
    • Given the patient’s stable clinical condition, discharge was arranged with referral to OPD for follow-up and further management.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 8D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 8D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# QID 8D
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# BID 8D
    • Miyarisan BM (Clostridium butyricum miyairi 40mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Buscopan (hyoscine-N-butylbromide 10mg) 1# PRNTIDAC 8D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-05 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 43-year-old woman with underlying disease of mitrovalve prolaps (diagnosed around 20 year-old), underwent laparoscpic appendectomy and PTGD on 2025-01-20.
      
    • She experienced epigastric pain since 2025/01/17 then migrate to RLQ fro 2 days, pain killer in vain. CT showed acute appendisitis and GB stones. and ERCP was done on 2025-01-21 and revealed stricture of CBD, CBD and P-duct dilation, papillary vater ca was noted.
    • Under impression of Ampulla of Vater Tumor, she underwent Whipple operation on 2025/02/12 and the post-operative diagnosis was ampulla adenocarcinoma, pT2N1(cM0), stage IIIA
    • We arranged Port-A insertion on 2025/03/06 then planned to arranged MBD on 2025/03/07. We need your expertise for the following chemotherapy and evaluation.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of ampullar vater cancer s/p Whipple’s procedure, pT2N1M0, STage IIIA is noted. I am consulted for the further management.
    • My suggestions:
      • Systemic adjuvant chemotherapy is indicated. Communication with patient and family is done.
      • Regimen: FOLFIRINOX will be given for pancreatobiliary type.
• 2025-02-26 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • Abdomen fluid r/o abscess for pigtail drainage
    • This 43 y/o female was a case of papilla cancer s/p whipple op with LN dissection on 2025/02/12. However, persisted of abdomen dull pain was noted in recent 3 days.
    • Abdomen CT was performed which showed fluid accumulation r/o abscess. Then we need your help for further pigtail drainage. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, drainage is indicated.
• 2025-02-10 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • For postoperative TPN supplement
    • This 43 y/o female have history of mitrovalve prolaps. She underwent laparoscopic appendectomy on 2025/01/20.
    • Due to cholecystitis post PTGBD. She also have body weight loss 2-3kg in recently.
    • Abdomen CT showed CBD and PD dilatation, further ERCP was done and CBD biopsy showed poorly differentiated carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation.
    • This time, she admitted for surgical intervention. She will be receive whipple on 2025/02/12. We need your expertise for postoperative TPN supplement. Thanks for your times.
  • A
    • A case of ampulla vater cancer who request nutrition support.
    • General appearance: ill looking
    • GI tract: Dysphagia (-), Abd pain (-), Abd distension (-), Nausea (-), Vomiting (-), Diarrhea (-), Poor appetite (-), Poor digestion (-), BW loss (+, 2-3kg/3Ms) , stool (+), Bowel sound (+)
      
    • Feeding: as tolerance
    • Allergy: NKA
    • Nutrition assessment:
      • BH 162.3cm BW 52.7kg
      • IBW 58kg 91%IBW BMI 20
        
      • BEE 1258kcal TEE 1963kcal
    • Lab data: Alb 3.9, BUN 13, Cr 0.6, Na 138, K 3.6, BS 100
    • According to the patient`s present conditions, parenteral nutrition will be suitable for nutrition supply. We will follow this case for adjustment of optimal nutrition support.
    • PN Use Suggestion:
      • Keep Oliclinomel 1500ml, 62.5ml/hr
      • post-op 2/13 SMOFkabiven central 1477ml QD, 61.5ml/hr
      • Lyo-Povigent 4ml/QD (add in TPN) (if not availabe, then swift to B-complex 1ml QD and Vitacicol 2ml QD in TPN)
      • Addaven 10ml/QD (add in TPN)
    • Items to be monitored when PN use:
      • TPN is for single route, do not mix with other drugs except TPN drugs.
      • Check BW QW5 and record I/O Q8H
      • Check one touch Q6H*2 days, if stable QD check
      • Please control BS <200 mg/dl with RI sliding scale
      • QW1 check CBC/DC
      • QW1 check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin
      • When TPN is insufficient, replace with YF5 or D10W.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-03-06
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7.2fr kabi set
    • fixed at 17cm
• 2025-02-12
  • Surgery
    • Whipple reconstruction, pancreatoduodenectomy,
    • PJ + GJ anastomosis, retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy,
    • cholecystectomy, Braun anastomosis,
    • subtotal gastrectomy (distal), LN 5,6,16,7,8,9,12a, LN of jejunal omentum
  • Finding
    • No peritoneal seeding/carcinomatosis
    • Severe inflammation with adhesion
    • Soft texture of pancrease.
    • Tumor size 1.2x1.0cm with invasion to papillary and CBD
    • LN 8, 12 enlargement are noted.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-21 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

2025-03-26

Subjective

• The patient is a 43-year-old woman, recently discharged post first cycle of FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy (2025-03-21 to 2025-03-23) for stage IIIA adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater (post-Whipple operation on 2025-02-12).

• Post-FOLFIRINOX (C1D1) Chemotherapy – Adverse Reaction Evaluation

• Current medications:

  • Loperamide 2mg 1# PRNBID
  • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3g) 1# PRNTIDAC
  • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# PRNHS

• The patient reports:

  • Bowel Movements: Currently having approximately 1–2 bowel movements daily. Stools are soft but not watery. No current use of antidiarrheal agents.
  • Headache: Ongoing issue. Occasionally wakes her up during the night.
  • Nausea/Vomiting: Symptoms have decreased. Patient reports it is now tolerable.

Objective

• Chemotherapy: FOLFIRINOX (C1D1) from 2025-03-21 to 2025-03-23. Irinotecan was not included.
• Adverse events during hospitalization: Diarrhea, headache, dizziness (POMR Hemato-Oncology 2025-03-24).
• At discharge: Smecta, Utapine prescribed; no analgesics provided (POMR 2025-03-24).
• Vital signs stable during admission; no serious adverse events reported.
• Emotional stress noted during initial pharmacist education visit (Pharmacist Note 2025-03-21), and follow-up with supportive care recommendations made (Pharmacist Note 2025-03-24).

Assessment

• Post-chemotherapy GI side effects are improving. Diarrhea has subsided without medication, suggesting tolerable Grade 1 GI toxicity.
• Headaches persist, affecting sleep quality. No pain medication currently prescribed.
• Nausea/vomiting has decreased and is currently tolerable, but recurrence in subsequent cycles is possible.
• Neutropenia risk expected to peak between 2025-03-28 to 2025-04-04, as is typical 7–14 days post-chemotherapy. No current signs of infection, but preventive education is essential.

Plan / Recommendation

• Pain Management: Advised patient to consider using over-the-counter acetaminophen (Panadol) at bedtime if headache impacts sleep. Suggested to bring up the issue during the next oncology visit for evaluation of possible prescription analgesics.
• Antiemetic Strategy: If nausea/vomiting becomes difficult to tolerate in future cycles, advised discussing with the oncologist the use of Akynzeo (netupitant and palonosetron) for longer-acting antiemetic coverage before the next chemotherapy.
• Antidiarrheal Use: No current need for loperamide or Smecta. Advised patient to withhold use unless diarrhea worsens (i.e., >3 watery stools/day or impacting daily activities).
• Infection Prevention: Instructed patient to remain vigilant for signs of infection (fever, sore throat, chills) over the next 7–10 days. Reinforced importance of hand hygiene and avoiding crowded places during the anticipated myelosuppression period.
• Next Steps: Follow-up planned during the next chemotherapy visit. Continue monitoring symptoms, medication tolerance, and emotional well-being. Family support remains strong per previous psychosocial evaluations.

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-26

Subjective

• The patient is a 43-year-old woman, recently discharged post first cycle of FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy (2025-03-21 to 2025-03-23) for stage IIIA adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater (post-Whipple operation on 2025-02-12).

• Post-FOLFIRINOX (C1D1) Chemotherapy – Adverse Reaction Evaluation

• Current medications:

  • Loperamide 2mg 1# PRNBID
  • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3g) 1# PRNTIDAC
  • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# PRNHS

• The patient reports:

  • Bowel Movements: Currently having approximately 1–2 bowel movements daily. Stools are soft but not watery. No current use of antidiarrheal agents.
  • Headache: Ongoing issue. Occasionally wakes her up during the night.
  • Nausea/Vomiting: Symptoms have decreased. Patient reports it is now tolerable.

Objective

• Chemotherapy: FOLFIRINOX (C1D1) from 2025-03-21 to 2025-03-23. Irinotecan was not included.
• Adverse events during hospitalization: Diarrhea, headache, dizziness (POMR Hemato-Oncology 2025-03-24).
• At discharge: Smecta, Utapine prescribed; no analgesics provided (POMR 2025-03-24).
• Vital signs stable during admission; no serious adverse events reported.
• Emotional stress noted during initial pharmacist education visit (Pharmacist Note 2025-03-21), and follow-up with supportive care recommendations made (Pharmacist Note 2025-03-24).

Assessment

• Post-chemotherapy GI side effects are improving. Diarrhea has subsided without medication, suggesting tolerable Grade 1 GI toxicity.
• Headaches persist, affecting sleep quality. No pain medication currently prescribed.
• Nausea/vomiting has decreased and is currently tolerable, but recurrence in subsequent cycles is possible.
• Neutropenia risk expected to peak between 2025-03-28 to 2025-04-04, as is typical 7–14 days post-chemotherapy. No current signs of infection, but preventive education is essential.

Plan / Recommendation

• Pain Management: Advised patient to consider using over-the-counter acetaminophen (Panadol) at bedtime if headache impacts sleep. Suggested to bring up the issue during the next oncology visit for evaluation of possible prescription analgesics.
• Antiemetic Strategy: If nausea/vomiting becomes difficult to tolerate in future cycles, advised discussing with the oncologist the use of Akynzeo (netupitant and palonosetron) for longer-acting antiemetic coverage before the next chemotherapy.
• Antidiarrheal Use: No current need for loperamide or Smecta. Advised patient to withhold use unless diarrhea worsens (i.e., >3 watery stools/day or impacting daily activities).
• Infection Prevention: Instructed patient to remain vigilant for signs of infection (fever, sore throat, chills) over the next 7–10 days. Reinforced importance of hand hygiene and avoiding crowded places during the anticipated myelosuppression period.
• Next Steps: Follow-up planned during the next chemotherapy visit. Continue monitoring symptoms, medication tolerance, and emotional well-being. Family support remains strong per previous psychosocial evaluations.

2025-03-24

[Bedside Visit and Patient Education]

Date & Time of Visit: 2025-03-24 at approximately 13:20

Location: Bedside visit; the patient’s husband was present in the room.

Assessment & Intervention:

• The patient reported ongoing nausea and vomiting, along with occasional episodes of severe headache. Although these headaches occur less frequently, they are sometimes intense enough to wake her from sleep.

I advised the following:

• If pain is interfering with sleep, consider reserving the last dose of Tramadol for bedtime to aid in sleep quality.
  
• If sudden pain becomes intolerably severe, the patient may discuss with the physician whether using Painkyl buccal film would be appropriate.
  
• If nausea and vomiting persist for several days without improvement, the patient may also consult the physician regarding the potential use of Akynzeo (netupitant, palonosetron) in the next cycle of treatment.

note: The patient has two children - one in second grade and one in fifth grade. The younger one is more mischievous.

2025-03-21

[Bedside Visit and Patient Education]

Date & Time of Visit: 2025-03-21 at approximately 11:45

Location: Patient’s room; patient was lying in bed and accompanied by her husband.

Assessment & Intervention:

• I inquired about the patient’s current physical condition. Given that the treatment plan documented on 2025-03-18 indicated the initiation of the FOLFIRINOX regimen, I asked whether anyone had provided chemotherapy education regarding the mechanism and potential side effects of the planned agents.
  
• Both the patient and her husband stated that they had not yet received the information.
  
• I then provided a general overview of chemotherapy precautions, discussed common adverse effects associated with the FOLFIRINOX regimen, and emphasized the importance of promptly reporting any suspected side effects to the healthcare team for timely management.

Observation:

• During the conversation, I noticed that the patient’s eyes appeared teary, possibly reflecting emotional distress or anxiety about her condition and the uncertain outcomes of treatment.
  
• I reviewed the current medication list and noted that Utapine (quetiapine 25 mg) 1# PRNHS at bedtime had already been prescribed.
  
• I recommend continued observation of the patient’s emotional and psychological status to assess the need for further support or adjustment in management.

[Patient Evaluation]

The patient is a 43-year-old female with adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, mixed pancreatobiliary and intestinal type, stage IIIA (pT2N1M0), post-Whipple procedure (2025-02-12). The treatment plan for her is FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy (scheduled on 2025-03-21). Her recovery has been complicated by postoperative intra-abdominal fluid collection requiring pigtail drainage (2025-02-26), as well as significant psychological distress related to her illness.

• Oncology: Confirmed adenocarcinoma (pathology 2025-02-13), postoperative systemic adjuvant chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) planned.
• Surgery: Post-Whipple complications included intra-abdominal fluid collection requiring pigtail drainage (2025-02-26).
• Hematology: Mild anemia and thrombocytopenia, possibly related to chemotherapy.
• Infectious Disease: Postoperative infection risk managed with antibiotics, currently no active infection.
• Psychosocial Status: Significant emotional distress with suicidal ideation due to illness and chemotherapy concerns. Social and psycho-oncology teams involved.

Problem 1. Adenocarcinoma of Ampulla of Vater, Post-Whipple Procedure

• Objective:
  • Diagnosis: Adenocarcinoma, mixed pancreatobiliary and intestinal type, poorly differentiated (G3), pT2N1M0, Stage IIIA (pathology 2025-02-13).
  • Postoperative Course:
    • Whipple procedure performed on 2025-02-12.
    • Port-A catheter placed on 2025-03-06 for chemotherapy administration.
    • Adjuvant FOLFIRINOX planned to be initiated on 2025-03-21.
  • Imaging:
    • Encapsulated fluid collection (10.0×2.2 cm) in the upper abdomen (CT 2025-02-26).
  • Pathology:
    • Metastatic carcinoma in peri-pancreatic lymph nodes (2/4), with extracapsular extension (1/2).
    • Clear surgical margins.
• Assessment:
  • High-risk Stage IIIA disease requires systemic chemotherapy.
  • FOLFIRINOX is the preferred regimen for pancreatobiliary-type ampullary adenocarcinoma.
  • Postoperative recovery has been complicated by fluid collection and persistent abdominal discomfort.
  • Psychological distress regarding chemotherapy and prognosis needs close monitoring.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue FOLFIRINOX regimen while monitoring for toxicity.
  • Follow-up CT scan to evaluate post-drainage resolution of intra-abdominal fluid.
  • Monitor CA19-9 and CEA for disease progression or recurrence.
  • Close psychosocial support to ensure adherence to chemotherapy.

Problem 2. Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Fluid Collection

• Objective:
  • Abdominal pain and colicky discomfort after drain removal (2025-02-24).
  • Sono-guided drainage on 2025-02-26 removed 25cc yellowish fluid.
  • CT 2025-02-26: Encapsulated fluid collection (10.0×2.2 cm) in the upper abdomen.
  • No current fever or leukocytosis.
• Assessment:
  • Persistent post-Whipple intra-abdominal fluid collection is a common complication.
  • The absence of fever or elevated WBC suggests no active infection.
  • Imaging and drainage were appropriate interventions, but risk of recurrent collection remains.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor for recurrent collection: Abdominal pain, fever, and infection markers (CRP, WBC).
  • Follow-up imaging (CT or ultrasound) if symptoms persist.
  • If fluid collection persists, repeat percutaneous drainage or consider surgical re-evaluation.

Problem 3. Postoperative and Chemotherapy-Related Hematological Abnormalities

• Objective:
  • Mild anemia and thrombocytopenia noted postoperatively and potentially exacerbated by chemotherapy.
  • Prior blood transfusions (2025-02-15, 2025-02-17) due to low hemoglobin.
  • No active bleeding or overt signs of bone marrow suppression.
• Assessment:
  • FOLFIRINOX may contribute to further hematologic suppression.
  • The patient’s baseline anemia and thrombocytopenia need close monitoring, particularly in the setting of chemotherapy.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor CBC before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Consider transfusion and/or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if anemia worsens.
  • Platelet count should be monitored to prevent thrombocytopenia-induced bleeding.

Problem 4. Psychological Distress and Suicidal Ideation

• Objective:
  • Psychological distress and suicidal thoughts (Psycho-Oncology consult 2025-03-06).
  • Expressed concern over chemotherapy side effects and financial burden.
  • Social services and psycho-oncology teams involved.
  • Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS) ≥ 10 → triggered psychiatric evaluation.
• Assessment:
  • The patient is struggling with adjusting to life post-diagnosis and chemotherapy initiation.
  • Despite family and social support, she remains high-risk for emotional deterioration.
• Recommendation:
  • Regular psychiatric follow-up to monitor mood.
  • Psychological counseling to assist in coping with chemotherapy-related stress.
  • May consider pharmacologic intervention (e.g., SSRIs) if persistent depressive symptoms.

Problem 5. Postoperative Nutritional Deficiencies and GI Symptoms

• Objective:
  • Significant weight loss of 7.5 kg (14.4%) over approximately 6 weeks, from 52.2 kg (2025-02-06) to 47.4 kg (2025-03-20).
  • Nutritional support with TPN and enteral feeding postoperatively.
  • Current diet: transitioning to semi-liquid, low-residue diet.
  • Mild gastric ulcers (EGD 2025-02-10).
• Assessment:
  • Post-Whipple digestive challenges may contribute to malabsorption and weight loss.
  • Gastric ulcers may increase risk of GI bleeding, especially on chemotherapy.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy (Takepron (lansoprazole)).
  • Monitor weight and albumin levels regularly.
  • Consider nutritional supplements (e.g., pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy) if symptoms persist.

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[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2025-03-20 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2025-03-19 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
• 2025-03-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Thickening of IVS and LVPW
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild MR, TR and PR
    • Hypokinesis of mid- to apical anteroseptal and anteroapical wall

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-26 SOAP Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • S
    • Discharge diagnosis
      • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction, killip II
      • Coronary artery disease with two-vessel disease, status post plain old balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent placement at the proximal left anterior descending artery, with a residual unstable plaque lesion in the mid-right coronary artery on 2025/03/18
    • noted to have LAD lesion s/p PTCA. BO around 101-110/56-69/65-72. no more angina noted.
      • discussed about residual RCA lesion. a little hesitattion but not refuse. proposed obseved angina status.
  • Prescription x3
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D hold once if SBP < 100mmHg
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D hold once if HR < 60 or SPB < 100mmHg
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2025-03-18 ~ 2025-03-22 POMR Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction, killip II
    • Coronary artery disease with two-vessel disease, status post plain old balloon angioplasty and drug-eluting stent placement at the proximal left anterior descending artery, with a residual unstable plaque lesion in the mid-right coronary artery on 2025/3/18
    • Prediabetes diagnosed with an HbA1c level of 6.0%
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Hypokalemia
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Chest pain combine cold sweating onset before half hour
      
  • Present illness history
    • This 51-year-old man has the past history of dnied major systemic disease or operation history. According to the description of the patient and ER medical record. This time, he suffered from chest pain with cold sweating onset around 14:10 pm since this afternoon. The character was dull pain with compressive sensation. The patient was can’t relieved after rest. Chest pain without radiation to anywhere area. The severity of chest pain was scoring 10 by pain score. He was sent to our emergent department for management.
    • At ED, vital signs included BP 120/74mmHg; HR 54 /min; BT 35.1 ’C; RR 18 /min. O2 therapy and chest pain was also note, NTG 1# SL was loading and Isoket pump titration for acute coronary syndrome.
    • Complete EKG showed V2-V5 ST elevation and elevation of cardiac enzyme. Emergent anti-platelet agents loading and heparin were given.
    • Bedside echocardiography was arranged and which report of anterior wall akinesia.
    • Cardiologist was consulted for arranging primary PCI. The intervention was performed with PCI to LAD + drug-eluting stent *1). Continue aggrastate pump titration.
    • Under the impression of STEMI, the patient was admitted to ICU for further care.
      
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, on O2 therapy with nasal cannula support and dual anti-platelet agent as Bokey plus Brilnta were given, also added Clexane sc q12h 2 days (from 2025/03/18 to 2025/03/20). Gave PPI with Nexium for prevent stress ulcer bleeding. Arranged heart echo on 2025/03/19, which report showed LVEF:70%, dilated LA. The CXR film showed lung edema improved on 2025/03/20. Now, his general condition is stationary, so he is transferred to CV ordinary ward for further care.
    • At ward, his consciousness was alert and dyspnea improved without chest discomfort complained. We kept on current medication and encouraged to get out of bed and gradually to increase daily activities. We consulted rehabilitation doctor for post-infarction cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program evaluation. Bedside physical therapy of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation was educated by therapist. The goal is to improve long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
    • By above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually. Under stable hemodynamic status, he was discharged today and outpatient follow-up was arranged.
      
  • Discharge prescription
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 5D hold once if SBP < 100mmHg
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 5D hold once if HR < 60 or SPB < 100mmHg
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Nitrostat (0.6mg) 1# PRNQD SL 7D
      • When experiencing angina, please take a nitroglycerin sublingual tablet (NTG) first. Take it while sitting or lying down to avoid dizziness and falls.
        
      • Instructions for using nitroglycerin sublingual tablets (NTG): Place 1 tablet under the tongue each time, with a 5-minute interval between each tablet. You may take up to 3 tablets in a single episode. If symptoms do not improve after the second tablet, seek immediate medical attention.

========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-03-26

Patient: 51-year-old male, post-STEMI with PCI to LAD

Subjective

• Patient recently discharged (2025-03-22) after STEMI (Killip II), s/p POBA and DES to proximal LAD, with residual unstable plaque in mid-RCA.
• Denied further chest pain or discomfort at current follow-up visit.
• Blood pressure reported around 101–110/56–69 mmHg, heart rate 65–72 bpm.
• No report of dizziness, palpitations, or GI discomfort currently.

Objective

• Current medications:
  • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD
  • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
  • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID
  • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD
  • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD
  • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
  • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QD
  • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
  • Nitrostat (nitroglycerin 0.6mg SL) PRN

Assessment

• Patient is on standard post-AMI dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + ticagrelor), statin, beta-blocker, ACEI-equivalent, PPI, and aldosterone antagonist.
• Blood pressure and heart rate remain within safe limits; thus, continuation of Blopress and Concor is appropriate with monitoring.
• No anginal symptoms or signs of gastrointestinal upset reported.
• Prophylactic sennoside prescribed; constipation status unclear.
• Patient education and adherence support needed for high-risk post-AMI pharmacotherapy.

Plan / Recommendation

• Medication Education Provided:
  • Antiplatelets (Bokey, Brilinta): Emphasized the importance of strict adherence to prevent stent thrombosis.
  • Concor (bisoprolol) & Blopress (candesartan):
    • Should hold dose if SBP <100 mmHg or HR <60 bpm.
    • Patient instructed on home BP and HR monitoring before dosing.
  • Nexium (esomeprazole):
    • May discontinue if no gastric discomfort while on aspirin.
  • Through (sennoside):
    • Can be skipped if no constipation; patient advised to monitor bowel habits.
  • Nitrostat (nitroglycerin 0.6mg SL):
    • Reviewed angina management:
      • Sit or lie down before taking.
      • Place 1 tablet under tongue, may repeat every 5 minutes up to 3 tablets.
      • Seek medical help if no relief after 2nd tablet.
• Encouraged regular follow-up for blood pressure, HR, and angina symptom surveillance.
• Assessed for understanding and adherence - patient able to verbalize key points correctly.

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========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-03-26

Subjective:

• The patient, a 64-year-old male, reports experiencing erectile dysfunction characterized by the ability to achieve an erection but with insufficient duration and hardness, lasting less than five minutes after penetration. He is seeking options for improvement.

• He also mentioned a history of hypertension several years ago, which he believes is now resolved through consistent exercise and weight loss. He has not sought recent medical evaluation or taken any long-term medications.

• During the consultation, it was revealed that his wife, who is five years younger and postmenopausal, experiences vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. She perceives that their age makes sexual activity inappropriate, further contributing to their difficulties.

Objective:

• No current medications for chronic conditions.
  
• No recent medical visits reported.
  
• No documented measurements of testosterone levels or testicular examination.
  
• No known allergies or contraindications noted during the consultation.

Assessment:

• Suspected age-related erectile dysfunction.
  
• Possible contributing factors include low testosterone (andropause), or partner-related factors (postmenopausal vaginal atrophy, psychological barriers).
  
• Lack of recent medical follow-up for potential underlying conditions (e.g., hypertension relapse, metabolic syndrome).

Plan / Recommendation

• Urology Referral:
  • Recommend patient visit a urology clinic for evaluation, including testicular size assessment and serum testosterone level testing.
  • Discuss potential initiation of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i) if appropriate.
    
  • Introduced available PDE5i options at this hospital, including:
    • Please (sildenafil 50mg/film)
    • Viagra (sildenafil 100mg/tab)
    • Cialis (tadalafil 5mg/tab)
• Partner Support:
  • Encouraged the patient to accompany or refer his wife to the menopause clinic at this hospital.
  • Aims to evaluate potential hormonal or vaginal estrogen therapy to alleviate dyspareunia (painful intercourse).
• Psychological Support:
  • Advised psychological counseling to address sexual health concerns and age-related attitudes toward intimacy.
• Follow-Up:
  • Monitor patient’s response if pharmacological therapy is initiated.
  • Encourage patient to maintain open communication with his partner regarding expectations and mutual satisfaction.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-05 CT - L-spine
  • Impression:
    • Lumbar spondylosis.
    • Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1 levels.
    • Severe L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1 central canal stenosis.
    • Left L3-4, left L4-5, bilateral L5-S1 neuroforaminal narrowing.
    • No evidence of spinal compression fracture.
  • Please note: Bone metastasis may not be detected in CT study.
• 2024-12-31 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/05/19, new bone lesions in the lower C-spine, upper and middle T-spines and sternum. Bone metastases should be watched out.
  • The lesions in the lower L-spines and sacrum are a little more evident. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change in a little more severe status? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Some new hot and faint hot spots in the skull and right rib cage. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? bone metastases? other nature?). Please also follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and sternoclavicular junctions, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-31 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87 - 27) / 87 = 68.97%
    • LVEF (%) = 69
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Trivial MR; mild TR.
• 2024-12-30 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left anterior fascicular block
• 2024-12-13 Pathology - thyroid total/lobe
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A. Thyroid, right, Near-total thyroidectomy and frozen section (F2024-540) — metastatic high grade serous carcinoma of ovary.
      • IHC stains: WT-1 (+), p53 (aberrant type): compatible with high grade serous carcinoma of ovary. TTF-1 (- to equivocal), calcitonin (-), Galectin-3 (-), HBME-1 (equivovcal), CK19 (-)
    • B. Thyroid, left, Near-total thyroidectomy (S2024-26131-01) — high grade serous carcinoma.
    • C. Lymph node, left LN2-4, dissection (S2024-26131-02) — metastatic carcinoma (8/9)
    • D. Lymph node, bilateral LN VI, dissection (S2024-26131-03) — metastatic carcinoma (2/4)
    • E. Lymph node, right LN2-4, dissection (S2024-26131-04) — metastatic carcinoma (23/23)
    • pTx pNx rpM1 rpStage: IVB
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A. Specimen F 2024-540 submitted in fresh state consists of 1 piece(s) of multilobulated thyroid tissue weighing 6.0 gm and measuring 4.7 x 3.4 x 1.7 cm. On cut, there multiple poorly defined tumors measuring 1.4 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm. Representative tissue for section(s) in 4 cassette(s): F2024-540FS: the largest nodule for frozen section; F2024-540A1-3: smaller nodules.
    • B. Specimen S2024-26131-01 submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of multilobulated thyroid tissue weighing 12 gm and measuring 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm. On cut, On cut, there multiple poorly defined tumors measuring 1.4 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm. Representative tissue for section(s) in 4 cassette(s): S2024-26131A1-4.
    • C. Specimen S2024-26131-02 submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 3.1 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm. All for section(s) in 2 cassette(s)): S2024-26131 A5-6.
    • D. Specimen S2024-26131-03 submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm. All for section(s) in one cassette(s): S2024-26131A7.
    • E. Specimen S2024-26131-04 submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 3.0 x 2.5 x 0.9 cm. All for section(s) in 3 cassette(s): S2024-26131A8-10.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A. Section(s) show(s) thyroid with metastatic carcinoma.
      • IHC stains: WT-1 (+), p53 (aberrant type): compatible with high grade serous high grade serous carcinoma of ovary. TTF-1 (- to equivocal), calcitonin (-), Galectin-3 (-), HBME-1 (equivovcal), CK19 (-). The pattern is compatible with
    • B. Section(s) show(s) thyroid with metastatic carcinoma.
    • C. Section(s) show(s) metastatic carcinoma in lymph node(s) (8/9).
    • D. Section(s) show(s) metastatic carcinoma in lymph node(s) (2/4).
    • E. Section(s) show(s) metastatic carcinoma in lymph node(s) (23/23).
• 2024-12-13 Frozen Section
  • Preliminary diagnosis:
    • right thyroid: malignant: either primary or metastatic is possible.
• 2024-12-09 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-21 CT - neck
  • Head and Neck CT with and without IV contrast administration shows:
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion at left jugular/subclavian region.
    • Multiple bil. neck and suparclavicular LAPs as indicated. Some of them with central necrosis.
      
    • Multiple small bil. thyroid nodules.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple bil. neck and supraclavicular LAPs.
• 2024-11-20 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (100 - 29) / 100 = 71.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function at resting state.
    • Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction.
    • Mild LV hypertrophy and RV free wall hypertrophy (8mm)
    • Mild TR.
    • Mild pulmonary HTN.
• 2024-11-12 Aspiration cytology - lymph node
  • left clavical lymph nodes 3x3cm, 2 wet alcohol-fixed smears — Malignancy
• 2024-10-12 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
• 2024-10-01 SONO - thyroid
  • Findings:
    • L’t : 1.541.281.86 cm
    • R’t : 0.400.300.53 cm ; 0.970.890.97 cm ; 0.820.660.90 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multinodular Goiter
• 2024-09-25 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue in the abdomen and pelvis, right lobe of the liver, and left adrenal gland, highly suspected the residual/recurrent and metastatic tumor of ovary.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the thyroid gland, highly suspected the other primary or secondary (from ovary) cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in bilateral neck regions, bilateral SCF, right mediastinal space, and right axillary region, and in several C- and T-spine, highly suspected cancer (ovary, thyroid or both) with distant metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue of the left shoulder and left upper arm, highly suspected ovary cancer with distant lymph nodes metastasis.
    
  • Ovarian cancer with regional lymph nodes and multiple dsitant metastases; highly suspected double cancers in the right thyroid gland, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-09-10 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • Soft tissue tumors in left adrenal gland, progression, r/o adrenal metastasis.
    • Presence of ventral herniation.
    • Cystic lesions, 3.3cm in left pelvic cavity and 4.9cm in right pelvic cavity, r/o lymphocele.
    • Relative enlarged lymph nodes in right axillary region and mediastinum, r/o lmph nodes metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • Left adrenal tumors with progression, r/o metastasis with progression.
    • Relative enlarged lymph nodes in right axillary region and mediastinum, r/o lmph nodes metastasis.
    • Ventral herniation.
    • R/O lymphoceles in the pelvic cavity.
• 2024-05-21 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Cystic lesions (3.2cm, 4.2cm) at pelvic cavity. Some LNs at mediastinum and paraaortic region.
    • Much regression of ovary cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases.
    • Left thyroid nodule (1.5cm).
    • Stable condition of left adrenal gland.
    • Ventral hernia.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Much regression of ovary cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases.
    • Cystic lesions (3.2cm, 4.2cm) at pelvic cavity.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum and paraaortic region.
• 2024-02-27 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Much regression of ovary cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases.
    • Some LNs at paraaortic region.
    • Stable condition of left adrenal gland.
• 2023-11-10 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Borderline ECG
• 2023-11-10 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
      • Few small soft tissue lesions in the uterine fossa are suspected that may be post-operative pseudo-lesions (small bowel).
      • The differential diagnosis includes recurrent tumors.
    • There are two cystic lesions in right middle lateral pelvis and left lower pelvic sidewall that may be lymphocele.
      • Follow up is indicated.
    • S/P catheter insertion (for HIPEC) from right upper pelvic wall and the tip located at the left lower pelvis.
    • Prior CT identified multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted again, stationary.
  • Impression:
    • Few small soft tissue lesions in the uterine fossa are suspected that may be post-operative pseudo-lesions (small bowel).
    • The differential diagnosis includes recurrent tumors.
    • Follow up is indicated.
• 2023-09-07 Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) & Electromyography (EMG)
  • Findings
    • Slowing of motor conduction velocities in bilaterla peroneal nerves
    • Slowing of sensory conduction velocities in bilateral median and ulnar nerves
    • The F wave was prolonged in right ulnar nerve, left peroneal nerve and bilateral tibial nerves
  • Conclusion
    • The abnormal NCS study may suggest bilateral median and ulnar nerves sensory neuropathy and bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy
• 2023-08-07 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis
    • Ovary, bilateral, debulking operation — High-grade serous carcinoma and thecoma
    • Fallopian tube, bilateral, debulking operation — Involved by tumor
    • Uterus, serosa, debulking operation — Involved by tumor
    • Myometrium, debulking operation — Intramural myomas
    • Endometrium, debulking operation — Negative for malignancy
    • Cervix, debulking operation — Cervical myoma
    • Omentum, debulking operation — Involved by tumor
    • Bladder surface, debulking operation — Involved by tumor
    • Colon, debulking operation — Involved by tumor
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: ypT3cN1bM1b; FIGO IVB
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + bilateral paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + cytoreductive surgery)
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site:
      • Note: Please select the primary tumor site only
      • Bilateral ovaries
        • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Present (Bilateral)
      • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Present (Bilateral)
    • Tumor Size
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 3.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 3 x 2 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:A1-2:left iliac LN, A3-4:left obturator LN, A5-6:right iliac LN, A7-8:right obturator LN, A9:left paraaortic LN, A10-11: right paraaortic LN, A12-15:right adnexae, A16-18:left adnexae, A19:CX, A20:corpus, A21:endometrium, A22:omentum, A23:bladder surface, A24:colon
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: High grade
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only)
      • Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.
      • Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Serosa of Uterus
      • Omentum
      • Bladder surface
      • Colon
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable)
      • Macroscopic (greater than 2 cm)
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid
      • Atypical
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Positive for metastasis:
      • Left iliac LN: 6 / 9
      • Left obturator LN: 6 / 8
      • Right iliac LN: 4/ 5
      • Right obturator LN: 8 / 11
      • Left paraaortic LN: 3 / 3
      • Right paraaortic LN: 2 / 2
    • Additional Pathologic Findings
      • Thecoma, at bilateral ovaries
      • Cervical myoma
      • Intramural myomas
    • Comment(s): none
    • Immunohistochemical stain: p53: aberrant type, Napsin A (-), ER: positive (moderate , 20%), p16: positive (strong, diffuse)
• 2023-07-24 CT - chest
  • Without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: Comparison was made with CT in 2022 / 2023
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck:
      • Lt thyroid nodule 15mm, may be goiter.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland (15x30mm), stable.
      • Enlarged nodes in para-aortic space, in regression.
      • Mild ascites and nodular perietal peritoneum thickening.
  • Impression:
    • no abnormality in both lungs.
    • regression of ascites and enlarged para-aortic LNs compared with CT on 2023/05/05.
• 2023-07-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Much regression of ovary cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases.
    • Stable condition of left adrenal gland.
    • Minimal ascites.
• 2023-05-19 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines and lower L-spines. Degenerative change is more likely.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and mildly increased activity in the right pubic bone. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and sternoclavicular junctions, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-05-17 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, transverse, polypectomy — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
• 2023-05-17 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, high body, GC, biopsy — Hyperplastic polyp
• 2023-05-16 Body fluid cytology
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Ascites — Positive for malignancy
      
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • 37CC, orange, cloudy
      
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Smears and cell block show atypical cells with nuclear hyperchromasia, irregular nuclear contours and increased N/C ratio.
    • IHC stain — CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), WT-1(+)
• 2023-05-15 Ascites tapping
  • 2000 ml orange color ascites was drained.
• 2023-05-12 SONO - gynecology
  • Ascites
  • mass: (1) 128x76mm, RI: 0.67; (2) 125x83mm
• 2023-05-05 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There are multiple kissing soft tissue masses in the pelvis, measuring 16 cm (the largest dimension).
      • Ovarian cancer is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with CA125 and GYN. sonography.
    • There is massive ascites and soft tissue lesions in the omentum that is c/w carcinomatosis.
    • There are multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space that are c/w metastatic nodes.
      • The largest one measuring 1.6 cm in size.
    • There is an ill-defined poor enhancing lesion in S4 of the liver, measuring 4 cm (the largest dimension) that may be metastasis.
      • The differential diagnosis includes pseudo-lesion.
      • Please correlate with sonography.
    • The uterus shows heterogeneity and multiple small calcifications. Uterine malignancy or myomas is highly suspected.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3c(T_value) N:N1b(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
• 2023-04-21 SONO - vein
  • Report:
    • Varicose vein at R’t LSV
    • Varicose vein at L’t LSV
    • Thrombus at R’t SFV,PV
      
  • Right side:
    • SVC: 11.5 mmHg ; 10.2 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 92 % ; 93 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 92 %
  • Left side:
    • SVC: 14.7 mmHg ; 13.0 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 97 % ; 95 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 96 %
  • Conclusion:
    • Right femoral vein middle segment and popliteal vein thrombotic occlusion with partial recannalization, subacute or chronic event (two femoral veins)
    • No deep vein thrombosis at left lower limb
    • Bilateral long saphenous vein engorgement, more at right side
    • Cystic structure at left popliteal fossa, 3.621.951.78cm in diameter
• 2023-04-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (64 - 21) / 64 = 67.19%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 67
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild TR
    • Presence of left pleural effusion(?)

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-03 Shared Decision Making, SDM
  • Family Members Present for Consultation:
    • Patient, Patient’s 2 younger brothers
  • Purpose of Consultation:
    • To inform the patient and family of the patient’s condition: Cancer recurrence and metastasis, with lower back pain possibly due to a herniated disc.
    • To discuss the treatment plan: Chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
  • Discussion Content:
    • Imaging shows the tumor has spread throughout the body. The current lower back pain is not entirely caused by the tumor (as the patient can still get out of bed and move around). It may be due to degenerative bone spurs. Chemotherapy treatment is ongoing. If the condition worsens, it will lower immunity, and the prognosis is unfavorable. The Advance Care Planning (ACP) document has been provided.
    • A spinal CT scan is scheduled.
• 2023-08-18 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Xarelto (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD
• 2023-08-05 ~ 2023-08-18 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary -> Debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + bilateral paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + cytoreductive surgery) on 2023-08-07
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
  • CC
    • Abdominal bloating since April this year.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 58 years old female, denied sexual experience before and menopaused at 53 years old, with underlying disease of
      • Ovarian cancer with carcinomatosis and multiple metastatic nodes, cT3N1 stage III at least, status post neoadjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel + carboplatin on 2023/05/22, 06/12, 07/04.
      • Right lower limbs deep vein thrombosis, under Rivaroxaban 1# QDCC PO since 2023/04/21 and CV OPD follow up.
    • According to the patient, she had noted abdominal bloating for 3 weeks since April 2023. She denied nausea, vomiting, tarry or bloody stool, dysuria, poor appetite, body weight loss or vaginal bleeding. She first went to our GI OPD for help. The KUB checked and showed much stool in the colon. The medication was used, but the symptoms had limited improvement.
    • She then revisited GI OPD and laboratory data on 2023/04/22 with elevated CEA 17.24 ng/mL and D-dimer 7318 ng/mL. Abdominal CT on 05/05 reported ascites and highly suspected ovarian cancer with carcinomatosis and multiple metastatic lymph nodes and one ill-defined mass over liver S4 that may be metastasis.
    • Therefore, she was transferred to our GYN OPD and the GYN sonography showed ascites and masses in pelvis (1) 128x76mm, RI: 0.67 and (2) 125x83mm. The CA125 found 782.1 U/mL and D-dimer dropped to 5085 ng/mL.
    • Acites with cell block on 05/16 showed positve for maligancy, favor ovarian origin [IHC stain — CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), WT-1(+)]. Bone scan on 05/19 showed negative for bone metastasis.
    • The tumor conference suggested chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer, she was admitted to HEMA ward with Port-A insertion on 05/19 and 3 courses of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel(175mg/m2) plus carboplatin (AUC:5, 600mg) were administered on 2023/05/22, 06/12, 07/04 respectively. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy.
    • For further management of her ovarian cancer with carcinomatosis and multiple metastatic nodes, cT3N1 stage III at least, she was admitted today to GYN ward for Debulking and HIPEC 2023/08/07.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The surgical pathology revealed carcinosarcoma,pathology stage: ypT3cN1bM1b; FIGO IVB , right JP drain was removed then on 2023-08-17.
    • The Gyn tumor conference suggest further chemotherapy and radiotherapy for her after operation. self voiding was smooth. The vital sign was stable.
    • She is discharged on 2023-08-18 aftrenoon and her followup appointment is scheduled on next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • naproxen 250mg 1# TID
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • Miyarisan BM (clostridium butyricum miyairi 40mg) 1# TID
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC (relux esophagitis LA classification grade A 5/16 EGD)
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 2# TID
    • Biomycin (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI

[consultation]

• 2025-03-25 Neurosurgery
  • Q
    • for Severe L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1 central canal stenosis.
  • A
    • A
      • 60 years female, ovarian cancer;
      • Progressive LBP and LE numbness and weakenss;
      • NS is consulted for L3-4-5 spondylolisthesis and canal stenosis.
    • O
      • L-CT: L3-4-5 stenosis / spondylolishtesis
    • P:
      • please do C Ap + Lat XRay, L xray flex + ext; on back brace prn; L-surgery may be beneficial to her.
      • I will F/U her soon;
• 2025-03-04 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for radiotherapy evaluation.
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S:
      • Severe low back pain and unable supine position.
      • PI: The patient had the history of high-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, AJCC 8th edition pathology stage pT3cN1bM1b; FIGO IVB, s/p Debulking surgery and chemotherapy, with progression, s/p operation (Near-total thyroidectomy + Bil. radical neck lymph node dissection + re-implant of parathyroid gland), s/p CCRT. She suffered from severe lower back pain, and can’t lay down, for radiotherapy evaluation,
      • Chemotherapy: 2025-01-22 ~ 2025-02-27
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
    • O:
      • ECOG: 2
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: s/p operation with multiple residual nodal lesions over bilateral neck and SCF, low back pain without tenderness and knocking pain.
      • Operation (2023-08-07): Debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + bilateral paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + cytoreductive surgery)
        
      • Pathology (S2023-15577, 2023-08-14):
        • Ovary, bilateral, debulking operation — High-grade serous carcinoma & Thecoma.
        • Fallopian tube, bilateral, debulking operation — Involved by tumor.
        • Uterus, serosa, debulking operation — Involved by tumor.
        • Myometrium, debulking operation — Intramural myomas.
        • Endometrium, debulking operation — Negative for malignancy.
        • Cervix, debulking operation — Cervical myoma.
        • Omentum, debulking operation — Involved by tumor.
        • Bladder surface, debulking operation — Involved by tumor.
        • Colon, debulking operation — Involved by tumor.
        • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma.
        • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma.
        • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma.
        • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma.
        • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma.
        • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma.
        • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: ypT3cN1bM1b; FIGO IVB
      • PET (2024-09-25):
        • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue in the abdomen and pelvis, right lobe of the liver, and left adrenal gland, highly suspected the residual/recurrent and metastatic tumor of ovary.
        • Increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the thyroid gland, highly suspected the other primary or secondary (from ovary) cancer.
        • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in bilateral neck regions, bilateral SCF, right mediastinal space, and right axillary region, and in several C- and T-spine, highly suspected cancer (ovary, thyroid or both) with distant metastases.
        • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue of the left shoulder and left upper arm, highly suspected ovary cancer with distant lymph nodes metastasis.
        • Ovarian cancer with regional lymph nodes and multiple dsitant metastases; highly suspected double cancers in the right thyroid gland, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
      • Cytology, left cervical lymph node (N2024-04171, 2024-11-12): malignancy
      • CT scan of neck (2024-11-21): Multiple bil. neck and supraclavicular LAPs.
      • Operation (2024-12-13): Near-total thyroidectomy + Bil. radical neck lymph node dissection + re-implant of parathyroid gland
        
      • Pathology (S2024-26131, 2024-12-23):
        • Thyroid, right, Near-total thyroidectomy and frozen section (F2024-540) — metastatic high grade serous carcinoma of ovary.
          • IHC stains: WT-1 (+), p53 (aberrant type): compatible with high grade serous carcinoma of ovary. TTF-1 (- to equivocal), calcitonin (-), Galectin-3 (-), HBME-1 (equivovcal), CK19 (-).
        • Thyroid, left, Near-total thyroidectomy (S2024-26131-01) — high grade serous carcinoma.
        • Lymph node, left LN2-4, dissection (S2024-26131-02) — metastatic carcinoma (8/9).
        • Lymph node, bilateral LN VI, dissection (S2024-26131-03) — metastatic carcinoma (2/4).
        • Lymph node, right LN2-4, dissection (S2024-26131-04) — metastatic carcinoma (23/23). pTx pNx rpM1 rpStage: IVB.
      • RT (2025-01-10 ~ 2025-02-26): 4000cGy/20 fractions of the bilateral neck to SCF, and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the bilateral SCF nodal lesions.
      • CA125 (2025-03-04): 1488
    • A
      • High-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, AJCC 8th edition pathology stage pT3cN1bM1b; FIGO IVB, s/p Debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + bilateral paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + cytoreductive surgery) and chemotherapy, with progression, s/p operation (Near-total thyroidectomy + Bil. radical neck lymph node dissection + re-implant of parathyroid gland), s/p CCRT.
        
    • P
      • Waiting for the CT scan report. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started on 2025-03-06 (if the CT scan finding compatible with bone metastases and her symptoms).
• 2023-08-05 Urology
  • Q
    • Currently, patient with good appetite and ambulation, she stopped anticoagulant on 7/31. Laboratory data with leukopenia (2.71x10^3/uL) due to chemotherapy and no other significant findings. We will arrange debulking on 8/7 followed by Tenckhoff tube insertion with HIPEC by VS Li ChaoShu.
    • We need your expertise on urinary catheter insertion for this patient.
  • A
    • We will arrange bilateral DBJ insertion on 08/07. Surgical consent has been signed and the purpose of the procedure has been explained to the patient.
• 2023-05-18 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 58 y/o female suspect ovarian cancer with carcinomatosis and multiple metastatic lymph nodes and ascites cell block showed IHC stain — CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), WT-1(+) carcinomatosis. Under the impression of ovarian cancer stage III, the tumor conference suggest chemotherapy. She may need your help. Thank you!
  • A
    • We are consulted for neoajuvant chemotherapy.
    • We had discuss with patient about further neoajuvant cheomotherapy with paclitaxel and carboplatin. Patient agree with systemic chemotherapy after realizing the benefit and side effect of chemotherapy.
    • Please arrange port A insertion and check 24 urine CCR. Due to lower back pain, r/o bone meta, please arrange bone scan. In addition, we will take over this case.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-13
  • Surgery
    • Near-total thyroidectomy + Bil. radical neck lymph node dissection + re-implant of parathyroid gland
  • Finding
    • Hrad, ill-defined tumor mass over R’T thyroid gland with SCM and trachea invasion noted ; frozen section: malignancy
    • multiple hard, fixed nodes over bil. lateral neck regions (Level II-IV)
• 2023-11-20
  • Surgery
    • Operation: Remove Tenckhoff tube
  • Finding
    • s/p Tenckhoff tube over RLQ
    • culture: tip *1
• 2023-08-07 12:30
  • Operation
    • Excision of intraabdominal malignancy tumors
    • Omentectomy
    • Adhesionolysis
    • HIPEC
    • Tenckhoff tube insertion   - Finding:
    • Several scatted tumors in pelvic cavity and right paracolic gutter
    • PCI: total = 6
      • [##] region – score
      • [00] central – 0
      • [01] RU – 0
      • [02] epigastrium – 0
      • [03] LU – 0
      • [04] left flank – 0
      • [05] LL – 2
      • [06] pelvis – 2
      • [07] RL – 2
      • [08] right flank – 0
      • [09] upper jejunum – 0
      • [10] lower jejunum – 0
      • [11] upper ileum – 0
      • [12] lower ileum – 0
    • HIPEC regimen: Lipo-dox 30mg/m^2 + carboplatin AUC 5
    • Drain: 15 Fr J-VAC x2 in the pelvic cavity
    • HIPEC log    
• 2023-08-07 10:15
  • Op Method:
    • Diagnosis:
      • Ovarian cancer with carcinomatosis and multiple metastatic nodes, cT3N1 stage III at least, status post neoadjuvant chemotherapy with Taxol/Carboplatin x 3 cycles.
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + bilateral paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + cytoreductive surgery)   - Finding:
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with bladder, peritoneum dut to tumor mass accupied. One cervical myoma, 7x5cm, intramural type was noted.
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 5x4 cm , capsule intact, with multi-cystic papillary tumor grow out from surface and invasion to posterior uterine wall , intra-op rupture(-)
      • ROV: 6x5 cm , capsule intact, capsule intact, with multi-cystic papillary tumor grow out from surface and invasion to posterior uterine wall, intra-op rupture(-)
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • CDS: invisible due to tumor mass occupied.
    • Ascites: bloody , about 50ml, washing cytology was done
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: multiple hard, variablesized nodules (5~20 mm in diameter)
      • infracolic omentectomy was done.
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth. Subdiaphragmatic surface: miliary tumor seeding(-)
    • Appendix: grossly normal.
    • Bladder: severe adhesion to anterior uterine wall, with several papillary tumor lesions over the bladder surface, s/p excision.
    • Other: Tumor seeding(+++); multiple papillary tumor lesions over sigmoid and descending colon,s/p excision.
    • Residual tumor: R0=no residual tumor; optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Estimated blood loss: 600ml
    • Blood transfusion: pRBC
    • Complication:   
• 2023-08-07 09:30
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral ureter catheterization
  • Finding
    • Patent bilateral ureter orifices
    • Smooth bladder mucosa

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-25 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-27 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 1hr + NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 70mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 10% 5mL MgSOr 10% 20mL NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-22 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 700mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-12-30 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 700mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-08 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 4 560mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 200ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-07 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 4 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 200ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-09 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-14 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-22 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-01 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-11 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-20 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-29 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-08 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-18 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-26 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-31 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-09 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (Avastin + paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-12 - ……………………………………. paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (……… paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-09 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (Avastin + paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-09 - paclitaxel 150mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + [docetaxel 30mg/m2 55mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 55mg + gentamicin 40mg + NaHCO3 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-18 - paclitaxel 150mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 4 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + [docetaxel 30mg/m2 54mg + cisplatin 30mg/m2 54mg + gentamicin 40mg + NaHCO3 2800mg + NS 800mL] IP 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-28 - paclitaxel 150mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 4 500mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 600mg NS 500mL 90min (Avastin)

• 2023-08-07 - [liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL] IP 90min (HIPEC)

• 2023-07-04 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 500mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2

• 2023-06-12 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 500mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2

• 2023-05-22 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 500mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-25

This is a 60-year-old woman with high-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, initially diagnosed at FIGO stage IVB with widespread peritoneal and nodal metastases, and later found to have thyroid metastasis with extensive nodal involvement (Pathology 2024-12-13). She underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (Taxol/Carboplatin), debulking surgery with HIPEC (2023-08-07), and later a near-total thyroidectomy with radical neck dissection (2024-12-13). Disease progression was documented radiologically and clinically, with increasing CA125 (1488 on 2025-03-04), worsening anemia (Hgb 6.5–8.0 g/dL, G3, 2025-03-25), new spinal symptoms (CT 2025-03-05: L3-S1 spondylolisthesis and severe central stenosis), and persistent lymphadenopathy. She is currently receiving gemcitabine plus pembrolizumab chemotherapy (C1 on 2025-03-25) and supportive care for severe anemia, fatigue, and back pain.

Problem 1. High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma with metastases (FIGO IVB)

• Objective
  • Diagnosed high-grade serous carcinoma from ovaries with extensive metastasis confirmed by pathology (2023-08-07, 2024-12-13), PET (2024-09-25), and thyroid biopsy.
  • Recurrence/progression evidenced by increased FDG uptake in neck, thyroid, spine, and adrenal (PET 2024-09-25), with rising CA125 (1488 on 2025-03-04).
  • Prior treatments: Neoadjuvant Taxol/Carboplatin (3 cycles), optimal debulking surgery with HIPEC (2023-08-07), Avastin-based therapies (multiple from 2023-08 to 2024-11), and RT (SCF/neck, 6000cGy/30 fx ending 2025-02-26).
  • Ongoing systemic therapy: C1 Pembrolizumab + Gemcitabine started on 2025-03-25.
• Assessment
  • The patient’s disease is progressive and chemo-resistant, having failed platinum/taxane, Avastin, and anthracycline-based regimens. New lesions suggest rapid dissemination.
  • Pembrolizumab plus Gemcitabine is off-label but may offer benefit based on immunogenicity and disease refractoriness.
  • High tumor burden with declining performance status (ECOG 2–1), limiting treatment options and prognosis.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current chemoimmunotherapy (Gemcitabine + Keytruda (pembrolizumab)) while monitoring for immune-related adverse effects and hematologic toxicity.
  • Reassess CA125 trend, physical exam, and imaging response (suggest follow-up CT or PET in 6–8 weeks).
  • Consider molecular profiling (e.g., HRD/BRCA) if not yet done for PARP inhibitor eligibility.
  • Early palliative care integration is essential due to disease extent and symptom burden.

Problem 2. Severe anemia (G3)

• Objective
  • Hgb consistently 6.5–8.0 g/dL (G3) as of 2025-03-25 with related symptoms: fatigue (G1), pale conjunctiva (Exam 2025-03-25), ECOG 1.
  • Stool OB 1+ (2025-03-25)
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial: marrow suppression from extensive chemo (liposomal doxorubicin, cisplatin, gemcitabine), chronic disease, and possible marrow infiltration (PET 2024-09-25: suspicious spinal uptake).
  • Unlikely acute blood loss; not hemolysis (no jaundice, stable vitals).
• Recommendation
  • Begin or continue supportive treatment with blood transfusions for Hgb <7–8 g/dL or symptomatic anemia.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if transfusion dependence is high and iron stores are adequate.
  • Monitor reticulocyte count, iron studies, B12, folate to guide further management.
  • Evaluate bone marrow if cytopenia worsens or pancytopenia develops.

Problem 3. Lumbar spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis with cancer-related back pain

• Objective
  • Imaging (CT L-spine 2025-03-05): L3-S1 Grade 1 spondylolisthesis, severe central canal stenosis, neuroforaminal narrowing.
  • Exam (2025-03-25): Improved back pain compared to prior day; ECOG 1; no radiculopathy or sensory loss currently.
  • NS consultation (2025-03-25): Suggested L-spine X-ray (flexion/extension), back brace, surgical consideration.
• Assessment
  • Symptoms likely due to mechanical compression (confirmed stenosis), but cancer-related infiltration not ruled out (PET 2024-09-25 shows spine uptake).
  • Conservative pain management shows some benefit (Acetal, Celebrex), though surgical candidacy remains questionable given metastatic burden.
• Recommendation
  • Continue analgesia: Celebrex (celecoxib), Acetal (acetaminophen); escalate to neuropathic agents (e.g., Neurontin (gabapentin)) or opioids if necessary.
  • Complete spine X-rays and consider MRI if surgery remains under consideration.
  • Reassess surgical benefit vs risk in NS follow-up. Likely continue with conservative approach due to systemic disease.

Problem 4. Metastatic thyroid involvement and neck lymphadenopathy

• Objective
  • Near-total thyroidectomy with bilateral radical neck LN dissection (2024-12-13); pathology: ovarian cancer metastases (WT1+, p53 abn) to thyroid and 33/36 LNs (Pathology 2024-12-13).
  • PET (2024-09-25) and CT neck (2024-11-21) show extensive bilateral cervical and SCF LAPs.
  • Received radiotherapy (RT 2025-01-10 to 2025-02-26) to bilateral neck/SCF: 4000–6000 cGy.
• Assessment
  • Disease control post-RT uncertain; residual nodal disease likely due to high initial burden and aggressive histology.
  • Surgical and RT interventions suggest local control efforts were aggressive, but systemic disease remains dominant.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for local compressive symptoms (dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness); reassess imaging if symptoms worsen.
  • No additional surgery or RT currently indicated unless new local mass effect develops.
  • Evaluate serum TSH and adjust Eltroxin (levothyroxine) dosage accordingly.

Problem 5. Cardiopulmonary and vascular comorbidity (HTN, prior DVT) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Echo (2024-12-31): normal LVEF (69%), trivial MR/TR.
  • Prior left anterior fascicular block (ECG 2024-12-30); stable cardiac rhythm.
  • History of right femoral DVT (Ultrasound 2023-04-21), previously on Xarelto (rivaroxaban).
  • No signs of active thromboembolism or heart failure currently.
• Assessment
  • Stable cardiopulmonary status; prior DVT may require reassessment of anticoagulation given thrombogenic malignancy and treatment.
  • BP relatively stable (130/72 on 2025-03-25), O2 sat normal (98%).
• Recommendation
  • Consider reinitiation of anticoagulation (Eliquis (apixaban) BID currently active) for DVT/PE prophylaxis, unless contraindicated due to anemia or thrombocytopenia.
  • Continue routine cardiac monitoring and BP control; Concor (bisoprolol) may continue if needed for rate/rhythm.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents due to cisplatin exposure and ensure hydration to maintain renal function.

2024-11-08

[Navigating Treatment Challenges in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer]

Overview of Treatment Timeline and Disease Progression

• Initial Treatment Approach
  • Diagnosis and Initial Presentation: The patient, a 60-year-old woman diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer (FIGO stage IVB) with carcinomatosis and multiple metastases, including lymph nodes and suspected liver involvement. Initial presentation included abdominal bloating and elevated tumor markers CA-125 and CEA (2023-05-16 cytology, 2023-05-05 abdominal CT).
  • Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NACT): From 2023-05-22 to 2023-07-04, the patient received three cycles of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin. This regimen aligns with NCCN guidelines for stage IV ovarian cancer, where NACT is often indicated before surgery to reduce tumor burden and improve operability.
• Surgical Intervention and Postoperative Findings
  • Debulking Surgery and HIPEC: The patient underwent optimal cytoreductive surgery on 2023-08-07, including total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, lymph node dissection, omentectomy, and HIPEC with liposomal doxorubicin and carboplatin. The residual disease was minimal, achieving an R0 status (2023-08-07 surgery record).
  • Postoperative Pathology: Pathology confirmed high-grade serous carcinoma with bilateral ovarian involvement, metastasis to lymph nodes, and stage ypT3cN1bM1b classification. This postoperative pathology supports an aggressive disease with significant metastatic potential (2023-08-07 pathology report).
• Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy
  • Following surgery, the patient continued with adjuvant chemotherapy starting on 2023-08-28, including combinations of Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Docetaxel, and Cisplatin, with Bevacizumab (Avastin) added for targeted therapy. Adjuvant chemotherapy aligns with NCCN recommendations to treat any residual microscopic disease and delay recurrence.

Evidence of Disease Recurrence and Current Management

• Progression Evidence: Imaging in 2024 demonstrated signs of disease progression despite ongoing therapy. A CT scan on 2024-09-10 showed enlarged left adrenal tumors and lymphadenopathy in the mediastinum and right axillary region. The PET scan on 2024-09-25 further confirmed high FDG uptake in multiple metastatic sites, including the liver and adrenal glands (2024-09-10 CT, 2024-09-25 PET).
• Tumor Marker Trends: The patient’s CA-125 levels have risen significantly to 473.1 U/mL as of 2024-10-21, while CEA reached 7.32 ng/mL on the same date, both indicating active disease progression.

Current Chemotherapy Regimen and Consideration for Alternative Options

• Current Chemotherapy Regimen: The patient is currently on Docetaxel, Carboplatin, and Bevacizumab, with recent cycles on 2024-10-07 and 2024-11-07.
• Efficacy Consideration: Despite this regimen, the disease continues to progress based on tumor marker levels and imaging results. According to the NCCN guidelines, further lines of therapy are warranted when the disease shows signs of recurrence or resistance to current treatments.

Recommendations for Next Steps

• Treatment Adjustments
  • Switch to Non-Platinum Therapy: Given the recurrence after platinum-based therapy, consider transitioning to non-platinum regimens. Options may include:
    • Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin (PLD) combined with Bevacizumab or an alternative targeted agent.
    • Topotecan as a single agent or in combination, based on the patient’s tolerance and performance status.
  • Consider PARP Inhibitors: If genetic testing shows BRCA mutation or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), PARP inhibitors such as Olaparib could be considered, especially if the patient has had a prior response to platinum. PARP inhibitors are particularly effective in cases with underlying BRCA mutations.
• Further Diagnostics and Surveillance
  • Biopsy of New Metastatic Lesions: If feasible, biopsy the new adrenal lesion or other suspected metastatic sites to confirm the diagnosis and potentially guide molecularly targeted therapies.
  • Frequent Tumor Marker Monitoring: Serial measurements of CA-125 and CEA every 2-3 weeks could help track therapeutic efficacy more closely, enabling timely adjustments based on marker trends.

2023-11-09

[sustained response to neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy]

The patient underwent 3 cycles of paclitaxel and carboplatin neoadjuvant chemotherapy between 2023-05-22 and 2023-07-04. On 2023-08-07, she underwent surgery for ovarian cancer debulking, removal of intraabdominal malignant tumors, omentectomy, adhesiolysis, and HIPEC. Since then, she has received several cycles of paclitaxel and carboplatin adjuvant therapy. Both tumor markers, CA125 and CEA, continue to decrease, suggesting that the treatment is still effective.

• 2023-10-20 CA-125 (NM) 24.145 U/ml

• 2023-10-03 CA-125 (NM) 30.618 U/ml

• 2023-09-11 CA-125 (NM) 53.641 U/ml

• 2023-08-29 CA-125 (NM) 58.890 U/ml

• 2023-07-25 CA-125 (NM) 105.698 U/ml

• 2023-07-07 CA-125 (NM) 945.500 U/ml

• 2023-06-27 CA-125 (NM) 1417.280 U/ml

• 2023-06-06 CA-125 (NM) 1071.020 U/ml

• 2023-05-13 CA-125 782.100 U/mL

• 2023-10-20 CEA (NM) 6.433 ng/ml

• 2023-10-03 CEA (NM) 7.930 ng/ml

• 2023-09-11 CEA (NM) 9.771 ng/ml

• 2023-08-29 CEA (NM) 8.772 ng/ml

• 2023-07-25 CEA (NM) 74.188 ng/ml

• 2023-07-07 CEA (NM) 113.983 ng/ml

• 2023-06-27 CEA (NM) 95.131 ng/ml

• 2023-06-06 CEA (NM) 22.970 ng/ml

• 2023-04-22 CEA 17.240 ng/mL

2023-09-18

Based on the PharmaCloud database, our hospital has been the exclusive healthcare provider for this patient in the past three months. Additionally, according to HIS5 records, our cardiologist issued a repeat prescription on 2023-08-18, which included Xarelto (rivaroxaban), Ulstop (famotidine), and Concor (bisoprolol). All of these medications have been added to the active medication list, and there were no issues identified during the reconciliation process.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-06 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild regression of rectal cancer.
    • Left liver cyst (3.3cm) and metastases (2.2cm).
    • Right renal cyst (7mm).
    • Duodenal diverticulum.
    • Gallbladder stone (1.1cm).
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Mild regression of rectal cancer and liver metastases.
• 2025-03-06 Colonoscopy
  • Finding
    • Rectal cancer at right lateral rectal wall, 8 cm from AV
    • Mild regression comparing with previous colonoscopy
    • Normal color (yellowish) stool
  • Diagnosis
    • Rectal cancer s/p chemotherapy with mild tumor regression
• 2024-12-03 RAS + BRAF V600 MassArray
  • Cellblock No. S2024-23994
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-11-27 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental asymmetrical wall thickening at the rectum, 3 cm in size. Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • There are two small lymph nodes in the perirectal space. Regional metastatic nodes (N1b) are suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
    • There are four poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 3.4 cm in S4). Liver metastases (M1a) is highly suspected.
    • A hepatic cyst 3.6 cm in S4 is noted.
    • There is a gallstone 0.8 cm.
    • There is a mass lesion in the uterine myometrium, 5 cm in size (the largest dimension), showing hypointensity on T2WI that is c/w myoma.
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N1b M1a; stage: IVA
• 2024-11-22 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental asymmetrical wall thickening at the rectum, 3 cm in size. Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • There are two small lymph nodes in the perirectal space. Regional metastatic nodes (N1b) are suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
    • There are four poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 3.4 cm in S4). Liver metastases (M1a) is highly suspected.
    • A hepatic cyst 3.6 cm in S4 is noted.
    • There is a gallstone 0.8 cm.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1b(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2024-11-19 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, rectum, 8 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2024-11-19 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
    • One mass was noted in the rectum (8 cm from anal verge)
    • Management: Biopsy
      
  • Diagnosis:
    • Rectal cancer s/p biopsy
• 2024-10-23 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: glaucaom od
  • Report: 74/X 1.77/X 0.67/X
• 2024-07-20 Knee bilat standing
  • Knee BIL standing AP and Lat views:
    • Mild to moderate osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Ahlback calcification: grade 2, 2
• 2024-07-20 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Maintained bony alignment
  • Disc space narrowing and posterior spur at C5-6-7
  • No prevertebral soft tissue swelling
• 2022-10-17 Papanicolaou test, Pap smear
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2022-10-14 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 74 * 57 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 44 x 37 mm , ant
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 5.0 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 23 * 12 mm ,
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: RT adnexae:free
  • IMP:
    • Uterine myoma
• 2022-02-12 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • L3 compression fracture, more callpsed
  • Facet degeneration of lower lumbar spine
  • Disc space narrowing at L2-3-4

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazepam 2mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-03-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazepam 2mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. Oxa 85 to 75 mg/m2 due to vomiting for 2 to 3 days after chemotherapy)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-03-25

Patient Evaluation

• The patient is a female with advanced rectal adenocarcinoma (T3N1bM1a, Stage IVA) involving hepatic metastases (CT 2024-11-22, MRI 2024-11-27, CT 2025-03-06). She has undergone multiple cycles of FOLFOX ± Bevacizumab (Avastin) chemotherapy with evidence of mild tumor regression both radiologically (CT 2025-03-06) and endoscopically (colonoscopy 2025-03-06).
  
• Her recent labs show mild normocytic anemia, mild hypokalemia, mild transaminitis, and stable renal function (labs 2025-03-24). Tumor marker CEA has decreased over time (from 147.55 ng/mL on 2024-11-25 to 34.39 ng/mL on 2025-03-19).
  
• Vital signs are hemodynamically stable, with a trend toward blood pressure normalization and stable oxygen saturation (2025-03-25).

Problem 1. Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma (T3N1bM1a, Stage IVA)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis & Staging
    • Biopsy-proven rectal adenocarcinoma, 8 cm from anal verge (Colonoscopy & pathology 2024-11-19)
    • Imaging staging T3N1bM1a (CT 2024-11-22; MRI 2024-11-27)
    • Negative for KRAS/NRAS/BRAF mutations (RAS/BRAF 2024-12-03)
  • Treatment
    • Systemic chemotherapy initiated with FOLFOX ± Bevacizumab from 2024-12-03 to 2025-03-25, most recently on 2025-03-25
    • Oxaliplatin dose originally used 85 mg/m2 then reduced to 75 mg/m² from 2025-02-03 due to vomiting
  • Response
    • Imaging: Mild regression of primary rectal tumor and liver metastases (CT 2025-03-06; colonoscopy 2025-03-06)
    • Tumor markers: CEA dropped from 147.55 ng/mL (2024-11-25) to 34.39 ng/mL (2025-03-19); CA199 remains <0.80 U/mL
• Assessment
  • The disease shows partial response to ongoing FOLFOX + Bevacizumab therapy as evidenced by radiological regression and decreasing CEA
  • No actionable RAS/BRAF mutations detected, supporting continued use of anti-VEGF therapy (Bevacizumab)
  • Treatment adherence appears stable, and chemotherapy toxicity was previously managed with oxaliplatin dose reduction
• Recommendation
  • Continue current chemotherapy regimen (Bevacizumab + FOLFOX) given ongoing clinical and biomarker response
  • Consider repeat imaging (CT or MRI) by late April to re-evaluate response and consider potential surgical or locoregional approaches
  • Maintain tumor marker surveillance (CEA, CA199) every 2–4 weeks

Problem 2. Liver Function and Transaminitis

• Objective
  • ALT rose from 30 U/L (2025-03-06) → 39 U/L (2025-03-19) → 62 U/L (2025-03-24); AST rose mildly from 23 → 38 U/L over the same period
  • ALP remains stable (61 U/L on 2025-03-24)
  • Total bilirubin and direct bilirubin remain within normal range (2025-03-24)
  • Albumin decreased from 4.1 g/dL (2025-03-19) to 3.7 g/dL (2025-03-24)
  • Known liver metastases (CT 2024-11-22, CT 2025-03-06)
• Assessment
  • The pattern suggests mild hepatocellular injury rather than cholestasis
  • Could be attributed to chemotherapy-induced liver injury (particularly fluorouracil, oxaliplatin), or tumor progression in liver despite apparent mild regression
  • Hypoalbuminemia may reflect nutritional impact or chronic liver involvement
• Recommendation
  • Monitor LFTs before each chemo cycle and assess for cumulative hepatotoxicity
  • Add hepatoprotective measures (e.g., hydration, liver support supplements if warranted)
  • If ALT/AST >3× ULN, consider delaying or modifying chemo dosing

Problem 3. Hematologic Abnormalities: Anemia

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin dropped from 11.9 g/dL (2025-03-06) → 10.5 g/dL (2025-03-24)
  • MCV stable at 90.7 fL; RDW 13.9% (normocytic, normochromic)
  • Platelets and WBC remain within normal range (2025-03-24)
  • No signs of bleeding or hemolysis reported
  • On chronic chemotherapy, no transfusions reported
• Assessment
  • The patient has mild normocytic anemia, likely chemotherapy-induced or anemia of chronic disease
  • No evidence of marrow suppression requiring dose adjustment
  • No acute drop suggesting bleeding
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring CBC prior to each cycle
  • Consider iron panel, reticulocyte count if anemia worsens
  • If symptomatic or Hgb <9 g/dL, may consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalance: Hypokalemia

• Objective
  • K dropped from 4.2 mmol/L (2025-03-19) → 3.3 mmol/L (2025-03-24)
  • Na remained stable (139 mmol/L on 2025-03-24)
  • No clinical symptoms (vital signs stable; SPO2 97%, HR 68 bpm on 2025-03-25)
• Assessment
  • Mild asymptomatic hypokalemia, likely due to chemotherapy-related GI loss (nausea/vomiting) or poor intake
  • No evidence of diuretic use
• Recommendation
  • Supplement potassium if <3.5 mmol/L; oral K+ if tolerable
  • Monitor K+ before each chemo cycle
  • Monitor for QT prolongation if patient develops arrhythmia or is on QT-prolonging agents (e.g., Zyprexa)

Problem 5. Psychiatric Support and Gastrointestinal Symptom Control

• Objective
  • On Zyprexa Zydis (olanzapine) 5 mg HS, Anxiedin (lorazepam) 0.5 mg QD, and Promeran (metoclopramide) TIDAC as of 2025-03-24
  • Magnesium oxide also prescribed (2025-03-24), likely for GI or bowel regulation
  • No documentation of nausea, vomiting, or anxiety symptoms in current note, but prior chemo-related emesis reported (2025-02-03)
• Assessment
  • Current regimen addresses chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and psychological symptoms
  • Zyprexa also contributes to antiemesis in delayed CINV, especially when added to aprepitant
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current antiemetic regimen (e.g., Zyprexa (olanzapine))
  • Monitor for extrapyramidal symptoms from Promeran (metoclopramide)
  • Assess mental health regularly for anxiety/depression in cancer care

700857014

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[lab data]

2025-03-18 Cyclosporine-A 101.2 ng/mL
2024-03-18 Cyclosporine-A (NM) 563.0 ng/mL
2024-03-12 Cyclosporine-A (NM) 1129.8 ng/mL
2024-03-06 Cyclosporine-A (NM) 461.0 ng/mL
2024-03-04 Cyclosporine-A (NM) >2000.0 ng/mL
2024-02-23 Cyclosporine-A (NM) >2000.0 ng/mL
2024-01-29 Cyclosporine-A 227.2 ng/mL
2024-01-25 Cyclosporine-A 88.2 ng/mL

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-18 Mammography
  • Impression: Dense breast. Punctate calcifications in right breast. suggest regular screening.
    
  • BI-RADS: Category 2: benign findings.-annual screening.
• 2024-02-06 Fundus color photography
  • Mild NPDR change ou
• 2024-01-26 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 43 * 27 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 11 x 7 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 11 x 10 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 10 x 7 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 7 x 5 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 8 x 7 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 10 x 8 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 3.6 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 13 * 8 mm ,
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: RT adnexae: free
  • IMP: Multiple myomas
• 2024-01-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (118 - 17) / 118 = 85.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 86
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function
    • Aortic valve sclerosis; mild PR.
• 2024-01-24 ECG 24hr portable
  • Baseline was sinus rhythm
  • Rare isolated VPCs
  • Rare isolated APCs
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia
• 2024-01-17 SONO - abdomen
  • Mild GB wall thickening, possibly secondary to acute hepatitis
  • Minimal right perirenal fluid, focal
• 2024-01-15 Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
  • Indication of PICC: plastic anemia with severe thrombocytopenia and anemia, for further chemotherapy
  • We perform PICC at cath room. Under the peripheral echo guiding, We successful pucnture left basilic vein. Under the fluroscopy revealed the wire in true lumin. Micro-sheath was advanced. PICC catheter tip advanced in high right atrial under the fluroscopy smoothly.
  • SvO2 was also check, it revealed 68 %.
    • Estimated Fick Cardiac index 2.28 L/min/m2 (normal cardiac index range 2.6~4.2 L/min/m2)
    • Estimated Fick cardiac output 3.58 L/min. (nomral cardiac output range 5~6 L/min)
• 2024-01-02 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — marked hypocellularity.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 1% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 1:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are markedly reduced in number. There is no malignancy present.
  • IHC stains: CD117: <1%; CD34: <1 %; MPO: 50%, CD61: <1 %; CD71: 50 % (of the nucleated cells). Feature suggestive of severe aplastic anemia. Please correlate with clinical, hemogram, and other laboratoy findings.

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 2# BID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • diphenhydramine 30mg ST
    • NS 500mL
    • LRP 2U
    • LPRBC 2U
• 2025-02-27, 2025-02-20, 2025-02-11, 2025-02-04, 2025-01-24 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 2# BID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • diphenhydramine 30mg ST
    • NS 500mL
    • LRP 2U
• 2025-01-16 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 2# BID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • diphenhydramine 30mg ST
    • NS 500mL
    • LRP 2U
    • LPRBC 2U
• 2025-01-09, 2025-01-02, 2024-12-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 2# BID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • diphenhydramine 30mg ST
    • NS 500mL
    • LRP 2U
• 2024-12-26, 2024-10-09, 2024-07-26 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Liao YuHuang
  • Prescription x3
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2024-05-11 ~ 2024-05-12 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Aplastic anemia with severe thrombocytopenia and anemia
  • CC
    • Gingiva easy bleeding for 3 days
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 58-year-old female with underlying aplastic anemia with severe thrombocytopenia and anemia s/p ATG therapy on 2024/01/16. She regularly took Ciclosporin 100mg 2# PO BID and was followed up at our hemotology OPD.
    • This time, she complained about easily gum bleeding for 3 days and massive gum bleeding progression was noted on 2024/05/10. Therefore, she visited to our ER for help.
    • At ER, the laboratory showed WBC: 2110, HGB: 7.2, PLT: 14K and blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was given. LRP waiting. She was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, blood transfusion with LRP and LPRBC were arranged on 2024/05/11. Transamin was also given. Lab data follow-up on 2024/05/13 was arranged. However, the patient insisted on early discharge. Therefore, OPD follow-up was reserved and the patient was discharged on 2024/05/12.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-03-15 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Liao YuHuang
  • Prescription x3
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-01-14 ~ 2024-01-31 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Aplastic anemia with severe thrombocytopenia and anemia
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Other pancytopenia
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified
  • CC
    • For immunosuppressive therapy
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 58-year-old female with the past history of brain surgery 40 years ago due to intracranial hemorrhage caused by traffic accident. Her health examination on 2008/06/18 showed WBC 2600, Hb 10.1, PLT 29000.
    • She visited our hema OPD on 2023/12/29 due to purpura over extremiteis for years and gum bleeding for three months. Accompanied with mild dyspnea. There was no fever, no chills, no chest pain, no nausea or vomiting, no tarry stool. Blood test was arranged which revealed pancytopenia. She was then referred to ER for emergent blood transfusion and admission for further studies.
    • At our ER, her vital signs were BP:150/64; HR:114/min; BT:37’C; RR:18/min; Con’s:E4V5M6, SpO2:100%.
    • Blood transfusion with LPRBC 4u was arranged. Chest x-ray revealed negative findings.
    • During her last admission from 2023/12/29 to 2024/01/02 she received blood transfusion with LPRBC 4u on 202312/29, 2u on 2023/12/30, LRP 2u on 2023/12/29. We followed up blood test which revealed Hb 4.3 -> 6.5 -> 8.5 g/dL, WBC 2920 -> 1590 -> 1670 uL, PLT 9000 -> 106000 -> 74000 uL.
    • Bone marrow puncture and biopsy was arranged on 2024/01/02 which showed relative dry tapping, yellowish bone marrow biopst.
    • Pathology report showed severe aplastic anemia. This time, she was admitted for immunosuppressive therapy for her aplastic anemia with severe thrombocytopenia and anemia.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, blood transfusion with LRP and LPRBC were arranged.
    • Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# QDAC was given due to positive anti-HBc.
    • PICC insertion was done on 2024/01/15 and removed before discharge.
    • We started ATG therapy on 2024/01/16, hold on 2024/01/17 and 2024/01/18 due to hepatitis, and restart on 2024/01/19 to 2024/01/22.
    • For hepatitis after ATG, we arranged abdominal sonography which revealed mild GB wall thickening, possibly secondary to acute hepatitis, minimal right perirenal fluid, and also consulted GI doctor.
    • Bao-gan (silymarin) 150mg/cap 2# TID, hydration and fluid supplement with normal saline and TAITA 5 were arranged.
    • Bradycardia was noted after ATG, we consulted CV doctor and arranged 24-hr holter and 2D echo as CV’s suggestion.
    • 2D echo revealed mild septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction, normal LV and RV systolic function, aortic valve sclerosis; mild PR.
    • 24hr holter revealed baseline was sinus rhythm, rare isolated VPCs, rare isolated APCs, no long pause, no significant tachyarrhythmia.
    • Ciclosporin 150mg BID was ordered and adjusted dosage to 200mg BID according to blood test level.
    • Her finger sugar was high after steroid infection, HbA1c was checked and revealed 7.0, metformin 1# BID was added.
    • Under stable condition, she discharged on 2024/01/31 and HEMA, META OPD was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 3D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 2# BID 3D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain
• 2024-01-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A: Aplastic anemia with severe thrombocytopenia and anemia
• 2023-12-29 ~ 2024-01-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Severe Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Severe anemia, unspecified
    • Other pancytopenia
  • CC
    • gum bleeding for three months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 58-year-old female with the past history of brain surgery 40 years ago due to intracranial hemorrhage caused by traffic accident.
    • This time, she visited our hema OPD due to purpura over extremiteis for years and gum bleeding for three months. Accompanied with mild dyspnea. There was no fever, no chills, no chest pain, no nausea or vomiting, no tarry stool. Blood test was arranged which revealed pancytopenia. She was then referred to ER for emergent blood transfusion and admission for further studies.
    • At our ER, her vital signs were BP 150/64; HR 114; BT 37’C; RR 18; Con’s:E4V5M6, SpO2 100%. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 4u was arranged. Chest x-ray revealed negative findings.
    • Under the impression of pancytopenia, she was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, blood transfusion with LPRBC 4u on 2023/12/29, 2u on 2023/12/30, LRP 2u on 2023/12/29 were ordered. We followed up blood test which revealed Hb 4.3 -> 6.5 -> 8.5 g/dL, WBC 2920 -> 1590 -> 1670 uL, PLT 9000 -> 106000 -> 74000 uL.
    • Bone marrow puncture and biopsy was arranged on 2024/01/02 which showed relative dry tapping, yellowish bone marrow biopst, suspect myelofibrosis.
    • She had no significant discomfort during her stay. Under under stable condition, she discharged on 2024-01-02 and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-14 Thymoglobuline (rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin) 3.5mg/kg 206mg NS 500mL 12hr D1-5
  • [methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 1000mg PO + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-01-16 Thymoglobuline (rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin) 3.5mg/kg 194mg NS 500mL 12hr D1-5
  • [methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 1000mg PO + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2025-03-20 ~ 2025-04-03 - Revolade FC (eltrombopag 25mg) 2# QDAC 14D IPD
• 2024-02-02 ~ undergoing - Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 2# BID OPD

Note: Triple IST (hATG, CsA, EPAG) - Triple immunosuppressive therapy (IST) for severe AA (SAA) comprises eltrombopag (EPAG; a bone marrow stimulating agent) plus two immunosuppressive agents (horse antithymocyte globulin [hATG] and cyclosporine [CsA]). As discussed above, triple IST is generally preferred over treatment with hATG plus CsA alone (no eltrombopag). Ref: 2024-01-22 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-aplastic-anemia-in-adults

==========

2025-03-24

Problem 1. Severe Pancytopenia (Worsening)

• Objective
  • Progressive pancytopenia noted on serial CBCs:
    • WBC declined to 2.85 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-24 from 4.57 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-22.
    • PLT increased slightly to 79 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-24 from 76 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-22 but was as low as 17 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-23.
    • HGB remains low: 8.5 g/dL on 2025-03-24 vs. 7.6 g/dL on 2025-03-21.
  • WBC differential showed:
    • Neutrophilia (Neutrophil 84.6% on 2025-03-24), Monocytosis (12.5%), Lymphopenia (0.0%).
    • Left shift: Band 1%, occasional promyelocytes and metamyelocytes on 2025-03-21 to 2025-03-24.
  • Medications:
    • On Revolade F.C. (eltrombopag) 25 mg 2# QDAC from 2025-03-20.
    • Filgrastim (G-CSF) 150 mcg QD SC since 2025-03-20.
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin) 100 mg BID, ongoing.
• Assessment
  • The patient exhibits persistent pancytopenia, likely due to underlying bone marrow failure (e.g., aplastic anemia) or drug-related suppression.
  • Mild platelet rebound on 2025-03-24 could reflect early response to eltrombopag and filgrastim.
  • Persistently absent lymphocytes and presence of immature myeloid precursors (bands, promyelocytes, metamyelocytes) raise concern for abnormal hematopoiesis or regenerating marrow.
  • Cyclosporine level normalized (101.2 ng/mL on 2025-03-18), suggesting improved therapeutic range after past supratherapeutic levels (>2000 ng/mL on 2024-02-23 to 2024-03-04), potentially reducing marrow toxicity.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current marrow stimulation regimen:
    • Maintain Revolade F.C. (eltrombopag) and Filgrastim (G-CSF).
    • Monitor for rebound thrombocytosis or hepatotoxicity.
  • Repeat bone marrow exam if no further improvement by early April or if blasts increase, to evaluate for MDS transformation or hypoplastic AML.
  • Monitor for infection risk given neutrophilia with absent lymphocytes and baseline leukopenia.

Problem 2. Immunosuppressant Monitoring (Improved) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Cyclosporine-A level decreased to 101.2 ng/mL on 2025-03-18 (previously >2000 ng/mL on 2024-02-23 and 2024-03-04).
  • No current clinical signs of toxicity (stable BP, renal and liver function).
  • Continues Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin) 100 mg BID PO.
• Assessment
  • Supratherapeutic cyclosporine levels likely contributed to prior cytopenia or hepatic injury; now resolved with improved monitoring and dose adjustment.
  • Current level is acceptable trough concentration.
  • No current renal or hepatic compromise (Cr 0.78 mg/dL, AST 20 U/L, ALT 26 U/L on 2025-03-24).
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current dose of Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin).
  • Recheck cyclosporine level in 1–2 weeks or earlier if LFTs, creatinine, or BP worsen.
  • Continue BP and renal function monitoring given long-term use.

Problem 3. Normofunctioning Organ Systems (Stable)

• Objective
  • Renal: Creatinine 0.78 mg/dL, eGFR 80.34 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-24).
  • Hepatic: AST 20 U/L, ALT 26 U/L on 2025-03-24.
  • Electrolytes: Na 137 mmol/L, K 4.3 mmol/L on 2025-03-24.
  • Albumin: 3.9 g/dL on 2025-03-24 (previously 4.0 g/dL).
  • Uric acid: 5.0 mg/dL on 2025-03-24.
  • Vital signs consistently within normal range. No fever or desaturation (SpO₂ ≥95%).
• Assessment
  • No organ dysfunction despite prolonged pancytopenia and immunosuppression, likely due to close monitoring and early intervention.
  • No signs of sepsis or hypoxia, suggesting adequate compensatory reserves.
  • Albumin remains borderline low but stable.
• Recommendation
  • Continue routine monitoring of renal, hepatic, and electrolyte panels.
  • Encourage adequate nutritional intake to support recovery and maintain albumin.
  • Repeat LFTs and renal panels with next CBC.

Problem 4. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Discontinued Sitagliptin) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Previously on Januvia (sitagliptin) 100 mg QD PO from 2025-03-12 to 2025-03-26.
  • No recent glucose readings provided.
  • Vital signs remain stable without signs of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
• Assessment
  • Temporary DPP-4 inhibitor therapy (likely for stress-related hyperglycemia).
  • Likely stopped due to improved glucose profile or concern for marrow suppression risk.
  • No indication of decompensated diabetes or hypoglycemia on vitals.
• Recommendation
  • Reassess HbA1c and fasting glucose to determine need for resuming antihyperglycemic therapy.
  • Encourage dietary control and monitor capillary glucose if inpatient.
  • Resume oral hypoglycemics if glycemic control deteriorates.

2025-03-20

Key Summary

• Current Medications:
  • Revolade (eltrombopag) 25mg QDAC since 2025-03-20.
  • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin) 100mg BID since 2024-02-02, ongoing.
• Cyclosporine Levels:
  • Fluctuating levels with extremely high levels (>2000 ng/mL) from 2024-02-23 to 2024-03-04, then a sharp decline to 101.2 ng/mL on 2025-03-18.
  • Possible risk of subtherapeutic immunosuppression.
• Hematologic Stability:
  • Eltrombopag initiation suggests ongoing cytopenia management, likely for aplastic anemia or bone marrow failure.
• Need for Close Monitoring:
  • Possible ciclosporin underdosing due to sharp decline.
  • Eltrombopag interactions and side effects (hepatotoxicity, thrombotic risks) require vigilance.

Problem 1. Cyclosporine Level Fluctuations

• Objective:
  • Extremely high ciclosporin levels (>2000 ng/mL) were recorded on 2024-02-23 and 2024-03-04, suggesting prior drug accumulation or toxicity.
  • Sharp drop to 101.2 ng/mL on 2025-03-18, indicating a significant reduction in exposure.
  • Current dose: Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin) 100mg BID since 2024-02-02.
• Assessment:
  • Potential causes of fluctuation:
    • Drug interactions: Eltrombopag co-administration (2025-03-20) may interfere with ciclosporin metabolism.
    • Renal/hepatic function impairment: Could reduce clearance or affect drug levels.
    • Variable absorption: Inadequate monitoring or dietary influence.
  • Current concern:
    • Subtherapeutic level (101.2 ng/mL on 2025-03-18) may compromise immunosuppressive efficacy, increasing relapse risk for underlying hematologic disorder.
• Recommendation:
  • Reassess ciclosporin dose: Consider increasing the dose with weekly monitoring to target 150-400 ng/mL.
  • Investigate drug interactions.
  • Assess renal and hepatic function to rule out metabolism impairment.
  • Patient education on adherence, dietary intake, and consistent administration timing.

Problem 2. Hematologic Status and Eltrombopag Initiation

• Objective:
  • Eltrombopag 25mg QDAC started 2025-03-20, indicating persisting thrombocytopenia or pancytopenia.
• Assessment:
  • Eltrombopag is a second-line agent for aplastic anemia or thrombocytopenia, often used when platelets remain persistently low despite immunosuppression.
  • Concurrent ciclosporin use suggests ongoing IST management.
  • Risks:
    • Hepatotoxicity: Requires monitoring of liver enzymes.
    • Thrombotic risks in rapid responders.
    • Possible bone marrow abnormalities or clonal evolution in long-term use.
• Recommendation:
  • Routine CBC and reticulocyte count to evaluate response and cytopenia severity.
  • Monitor LFTs (AST, ALT, bilirubin) weekly for eltrombopag-induced hepatotoxicity.
  • Bone marrow reassessment if cytopenia persists beyond 6 months.
  • Monitor for clonal progression (MDS/AML risk) if abnormal cytogenetics develop.

2024-01-22

[managing leukopenia and thrombocytopenia in aplastic anemia]

A 58-year-old female, newly diagnosed with aplastic anemia, began treatment with antithymocyte globulin at a dosage of 3.5mg/kg daily for five days starting on 2024-01-16. Additionally, ciclosporin at 300mg daily, divided into two doses (approximately 6mg/kg), was initiated on 2024-01-22. To manage severe leukopenia, G-CSF (filgrastim) has been administered since 2024-01-20. Due to observed thrombocytopenia episodes with platelet counts below 20K/uL, the concurrent initiation of eltrombopag with standard immunosuppressive therapy (antithymocyte globulin and cyclosporine) can also be considered.

Given the patient’s relatively young age, it might be advisable to assess eligibility and seek a match for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in advance.

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[MedRec]

• 2025-03-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S: A case of gastric cancer, pT4aN1M1 (Omentum), Stage IV, s/p subtotal gastrectomy with B-I anastomosis and feeding jenunostomy on 2025-02-28, poorly coesive carcinoma, signet ring cell type, Her2 (3+)
  • O: BH 155 cm; BW 55 kg; BMI 22.9
    • Now on Trastuzumab plus CapOx
  • Plan:
    • Request historical pahtological report and Imaging
    • Admission for Port-A and Trastuzumab and CapOx, consult Rehabilitation, consider arrange Abd/Pelvis plus Chest CT

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-24

This is a patient with advanced gastric cancer (pT4aN1M1, signet ring cell type, HER2 3+), status post subtotal gastrectomy with B-I anastomosis and feeding jejunostomy on 2025-02-28. The patient is undergoing Trastuzumab + CapOx chemotherapy, initiated per NCCN gastric cancer guidelines for HER2-positive stage IV disease. Labs as of 2025-03-20 to 2025-03-21 reveal chronic kidney disease (eGFR 37.92 mL/min/1.73m²), mild normocytic anemia (HGB 11.3 g/dL), hypokalemia (K 3.4 mmol/L), hypoalbuminemia (albumin 3.4 g/dL), and elevated CA125 (57.2 U/mL). Vitals are stable. Serologies show past HBV infection with high anti-HBs titer.

Problem 1. Advanced Gastric Cancer (pT4aN1M1, HER2+)

• Objective
  • Pathology on 2025-02-28: Poorly cohesive carcinoma, signet ring cell type, HER2 (3+), pT4aN1M1 with omental metastasis.
  • Surgery: Subtotal gastrectomy with Billroth-I anastomosis and feeding jejunostomy (2025-02-28).
  • Treatment: Initiated Trastuzumab + CapOx per OPD SOAP record (2025-03-20), aligned with HER2-positive stage IV gastric cancer treatment.
  • Tumor markers (2025-03-21): CEA 2.06 ng/mL (normal), CA199 9.25 U/mL (normal), CA125 57.2 U/mL (elevated), AFP 7.1 ng/mL (normal).
• Assessment
  • The patient has stage IV HER2-positive gastric cancer, for which Trastuzumab + CapOx is guideline-concordant first-line therapy.
  • CA125 is mildly elevated, potentially reflecting peritoneal carcinomatosis or inflammation post-op; CEA and CA199 are within normal range.
  • HER2 overexpression (IHC 3+) supports inclusion of Trastuzumab.
  • Current status: Stable, no reported treatment complications.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Trastuzumab + CapOx per protocol, monitor for toxicity, especially given CKD status.
  • Repeat CT chest/abdomen/pelvis as planned to evaluate disease burden and response.
  • Serial CA125 monitoring may help track peritoneal disease activity.
  • Consider early rehab consult for postoperative recovery and nutrition.

Problem 2. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD, eGFR ~38)

• Objective
  • eGFR 37.92 mL/min/1.73m², creatinine 1.43 mg/dL (2025-03-20), consistent with CKD stage 3b.
  • BUN 20 mg/dL, stable electrolyte panel except for mild hypokalemia.
  • Patient on nephrotoxic medications (e.g., Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin).
• Assessment
  • CKD is stable but limits renal clearance of chemotherapeutics (no dosage adjustment necessary for oxaliplatin CrCl ≥30 mL/minute. 75% capecitabine for CrCl 30 to 50 mL/minute as per UpToDate).
  • No acute worsening or electrolyte disturbance suggesting acute kidney injury.
  • Chemotherapy must be adjusted or monitored accordingly in CKD.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor renal function at least every cycle.
  • Adjust CapOx dosing as per creatinine clearance—capecitabine needs dose reduction if CrCl < 50.
  • Ensure adequate hydration and avoid nephrotoxic agents.
  • Monitor urine output and consider urinalysis if functional decline.

Problem 3. Normocytic Anemia (HGB 11.3 g/dL)

• Objective
  • HGB 11.3 g/dL, HCT 34.8%, MCV 88.3 fL, MCHC 32.5 g/dL (2025-03-20), consistent with normocytic normochromic anemia.
  • Iron supplementation ongoing (Foliromin), Ferritin/Iron status not available.
  • Cancer history, chemotherapy, and CKD are all potential contributors.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial: chronic disease (cancer, CKD), chemotherapy, postoperative status.
  • No signs of bleeding or hemolysis; platelet count adequate (PLT 329 x10³/uL).
  • Erythropoiesis may be suboptimal due to CKD.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor serial CBC. Add reticulocyte count and iron studies (ferritin, TIBC) if anemia worsens.
  • Consider transfusion or ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent) only if anemia becomes symptomatic and iron replete.
  • Continue oral iron; switch to IV iron if poor oral tolerance or inadequate response.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalance: Hypokalemia (K 3.4 mmol/L) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Potassium 3.4 mmol/L (2025-03-20), borderline low.
  • Normal magnesium (2.0 mg/dL), normal sodium (140 mmol/L).
  • Vitals stable, no ECG data provided.
• Assessment
  • Likely related to diuretic use (not listed), poor nutrition, or GI losses post-gastrectomy.
  • Mild and asymptomatic but may worsen with chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting or diarrhea (on Smecta).
• Recommendation
  • Monitor K+ frequently during chemotherapy.
  • Oral potassium replacement if persistent or symptomatic; IV if <3.0 mmol/L or arrhythmias.
  • Encourage potassium-rich diet unless contraindicated by renal function.

Problem 5. Nutritional Risk and Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin 3.4 g/dL) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Albumin 3.4 g/dL (2025-03-20), near lower limit.
  • BMI 22.9 kg/m² (2025-03-20), weight 55 kg.
  • Recent major surgery (2025-02-28), chemotherapy ongoing.
  • Appetite support medications in use: Utapine (quetiapine), Takepron (lansoprazole), Kentamin.
• Assessment
  • Post-gastrectomy patients are at high risk of protein-calorie malnutrition.
  • Slight hypoalbuminemia may reflect poor intake, catabolic state, or inflammation.
  • Maintenance of weight so far is reassuring; no edema observed.
• Recommendation
  • Nutritionist follow-up for dietary adequacy, especially protein intake.
  • Monitor weight and albumin trend.
  • If weight loss >5% or albumin drops below 3.0 g/dL, consider supplemental enteral/parenteral nutrition.

Problem 6. HBV Carrier Status with Immunity

• Objective
  • Anti-HBc reactive, Anti-HBs 581.10 mIU/mL, HBsAg nonreactive (2025-03-21).
  • Anti-HCV nonreactive.
  • No antiviral listed in current medication chart.
• Assessment
  • Past HBV infection with immunity.
  • At risk of HBV reactivation due to Trastuzumab-based chemotherapy.
  • No current antiviral prophylaxis evident.
• Recommendation
  • Start prophylactic antiviral, e.g., Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD, per APASL/EASL guidelines for HBV reactivation prevention in HBsAg-negative/anti-HBc-positive patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.
  • Monitor HBV DNA every 1–3 months during and after chemotherapy.

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[exam finding]

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2025-03-21 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • This 72-year-old man had a history of hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, bilateral renal staghorn stones, chronic kidney disease and cirrhosis with splenomegaly, child B-C.
    • He presented to our hospital with bilateral leg edema and exertional dyspnea for two weeks. He was admitted with acute-on-chronic kidney disease (ACKD), pulmonary edema, and a urinary tract infection (UTI).
    • A liver MRI was arranged, which showed findings suggestive of pancreatic cancer with liver metastases, cancerous peritonitis, ascites, pleural effusion, and lymphadenopathy. If confirmed, the clinical stage would be cT4N2M1 (stage IV).
    • Owing to the worsening condition, chemotherapy as soon as possible was expected. If the condition was still worse, hospice care would be another choice for the patient and family.
    • We had told to the patient’s family and family meeting was suggested. We planned to arrange chemothrepy today first if the condition was able to tolerant it. However, lab data showed worsened renal function, obstructive jaundice and infectious status. As a result, we need your expertise for hospice care and further evaluation.
  • A
    • 72y/o gentleman just diagnosised advanced pancreatic cancer, eGFR 28
    • poor prognosis
    • Our share care would follow up.
• 2025-03-17 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 72-year-old male patient, with underlying disease of hypertension, bradycardia, and diabetes mellitus under medical control.
    • This time, he was admitted for treatment of UTI and survey of generalized edema. MRI with contrast was performed on 2025/03/06 and showed pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis, cancerous peritonitis, ascites, pleural effusion, and lymphadenopathy, consistent with stage IV disease.
    • Due to the advanced malignancy, chemotherapy was suggested. After discussing with family, he decided to undergo systemic chemotherapy. As a result, we need your expertise for Port-A insertion for further treatment.
  • A
    • We will arrange port-A implantation this w3
• 2025-03-04 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • This is a 72 year old male admitted for UTI and survey of generalized edema.
    • Lab
      • CRP 8.1 -> 11.1
      • proBNP 662.4
      • HBsAg nonreactive
      • ANTI-HBs 15.36
      • ANTI-HCV nonreactive
      • AFP pending
      • ANTI HBc pending
    • CXR showed pleural effusion, chest echo was arranged.
    • Reason for consultation:
      • Since abdominal echo showed liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly with portal vein thrombosis with ascites which HCC was suspected. We need your expertise on further management (Cr 1.97 so CT triplasic may not be suitable), thank you!
  • A
    • This 72-year-old male was a case of Hypertension and bradycardia. This time, he was admitted for UTI and edema. Abdomen echo revealed hepatic tumor, r/o HCC, and we are consulted.
    • O
      • Lab data
        • 2025-03-04 Albumin(BCG) 2.5 g/dL
          
        • 2025-03-04 WBC 8.42 x10^3/uL
          
        • 2025-03-04 HGB 11.6 g/dL
          
        • 2025-03-04 PLT 145 *10^3/uL
          
        • 2025-03-04 Neutrophil 70.6 %
          
        • 2025-03-01 Anti-HBs 15.36 mIU/mL
          
        • 2025-03-01 HBsAg Nonreactive
          
        • 2025-03-01 HBsAg Value 0.29 S/CO
          
        • 2025-03-01 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
          
        • 2025-03-01 Anti-HCV Value 0.18 S/CO
          
        • 2025-03-01 Free-T4 1.28 ng/dL
          
        • 2025-03-01 TSH 5.404 uIU/mL
          
        • 2025-02-28 Bilirubin total 2.19 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-02-28 ALT 46 U/L
          
        • 2025-02-28 AST 82 U/L
          
        • 2025-02-28 r-GT 226 U/L
          
      • Abdomen echo:
        • Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly and ascites; suspected liver tumor: R/O HCC
        • Portal vein thrombosis: left portal vein
        • Gallbladder stones
        • Bilateral renal stones (suboptimal exam of both kidneys)
    • A
      • Liver tumor, r/o HCC
      • Liver cirrhosis
      • Left portal vein thrombosis
      • Splenomegaly
      • Renal stones, r/o bilateral staghorn stones
      • UTI
      • Hypertension
      • Subclinical hypothyroidism
    • P:
      • Check HBsAg (done), anti-Hbs Ab (done), anti-Hbc Ab (pending), Anti HCV Ab (done), AFP (pending), CEA, CA199
      • Arrange image studies:
        • Abdominal echo (done)
        • liver, spleen MRI with/without contrast, after stable or improved renal function
      • Consult radiologist for liver biopsy
      • Contact us, if any problems

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-15 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Ascites is noted.
• 2024-12-24 KUB
  • S/P pigtail catheter implantation projecting at right middle abdomen.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Ascites is noted.
• 2024-12-16 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 7 cc red bloody ascites — malignancy
  • The smears show lymphocytes, mesothelial cells and many hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma.
• 2024-12-13 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 11 cc red cloudy ascites — Positive for metastatic carcinoma
    
  • The smears show lymphocytes, mesothelial cells and many hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma.
• 2024-12-13 Ascites tapping
  • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion and 1500ml dark red-colored ascites was drained out. 75cc was sent for pathology
• 2024-12-12 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Soft tissues in peritoneal cavity and anterior pelvic wall with massive ascites.
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Soft tissues in peritoneal cavity and anterior pelvic wall with massive ascites c/w tumor seeding.
• 2024-12-11 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2024-12-06 Sonography - vein
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
    • Spontaneous signal:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
    • Respiratory changes:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
    • Cough response:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
    • Compression study:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • DFV: N
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
  • Report: Thrombus at L’t PV
    • Varicose vein : None
      • Right side:
        • SVC: 15.9 mmHg ; 17.7 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 87 % ; 85 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 86.00 %
      • Left side:
        • SVC: 12.9 mmHg ; 14.4 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 78 % ; 75 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 76.50 %
    • MVO/SVC:
      • Right side:
        • SVC: 15.9 mmHg ; 17.7 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 87 % ; 85 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 86.00 %
      • Left side:
        • SVC: 12.9 mmHg ; 14.4 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 78 % ; 75 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 76.50 %
  • Conclusion:
    • Chronic DVT, thrombus involved left popliteal vein with partial revascularization.
• 2024-09-09 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, left, debulking surgery — clear cell carcinoma
    • Ovary, right, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Left low pelvic mass, debulking surgery — positive for clear cell carcinoma
    • Fallopain tube, left, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, right, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Endometrium, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Myometrium, debulking surgery — intramural and subserosal leiomyomata and adenomyosis
    • Cervix, debulking surgery — cervical polyp
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node,left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Omentum, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT2bN0(if cM0); FIGO IIB
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy　+ omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphonode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Ovary, left: 13x 10x 8cm
      • Ovary, right: 2.5x 1.8x1.4cm
      • Fallopain tube, left: 5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Fallopain tube, left: 5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Omentum: 20x8x1.5 cm
      • Uterus: 8x6x 5 cm
      • Left low pelvic mass: several pieces, up to 1.5 cm
    • Specimen Integrit:
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable) - Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable) - Capsule ruptured
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable) - Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable) - Serosa intac
    • Tumor Site: (Note: Please select the primary tumor site only) - Left ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable) - Absent
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable) - Absent
    • Tumor Size
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 10 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 9 x 7 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:F2024-375FSA1-3 &:F2024-375A2-12 :left ovary ＆ tumor, F2024-375A1:left tube, S2024-18737A1-2:right adnexae, A3-7:corpus uterine with ss and IM myomas, A8:left low pelvic mass, A9:omentum, A10:right iliac LN, A11:right obturator LN, A12:left iliac LN, A13:left obturator LN
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Clear cell carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors)
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
      • not applicable
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only)
    • Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.
    • not applicable
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Left low pelvic
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable)
      • not applicable
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid
      • Malignant (positive for malignancy) N2024-03309
        
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
    • Positive for metastasis: 0
    • Negative for metastasis: right iliac: 0/1, right obturator: 0/8, left iliac: 0/10,left obturator: 0/13
    • Additional Pathologic Findings
      • Cervical polyp
      • Subserosal and intramural myomas
    • Comment(s): none
    • Immunohistochemical stain — p53 wild-type, WT-1 (-), Napsin A (+), CK20 (-), AMACR (+)
• 2024-09-06 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, GC / PW site of antrum, biopsy — Non-atrophic chronic gastritis, Helicobacter Pylori: NOT present
• 2024-09-05 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, antrum, s/p biopsy
    • Gastric polyps, middle body, GC site
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-09-03 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • There is cystic tumor, 10.8cm in left adnexa with internal septum, calcifications and enhanced soft tissue, r/o left ovarian malignancy.
    • Increased soft tissue in the cul-de-sac near right adnexa, r/o right ovarian tumor.
    • Soft tissue tumor with dense calcifications, 7.2cm in the pelvic cavity, r/o uterine myoma with calcifications.
    • Relative thickeing right peritoneum.
    • Calcified spot in right lobe liver.
    • Minimal ascites in the pelvic cavity.
  • Impression:
    • R/O ovarian malignancy, with some ascites and peritoneal thickening (carcinomatosis?).
    • R/O calcified uterine myoma.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2b(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:_IIB__(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-02 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 120 * 57 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 41 x 29 mm , Calcification
      • Myoma: 50 x 49 mm , Calcification
    • Endometrium:
    • Adnexae:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: EM:uncertain
  • IMP:
    • R/O LT Ovarian mass: 126x80mm
    • Uterine myoma
• 2024-09-02 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted.
      • A 0.4cm hyperehcoic spot was noted at S6.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No lesion was noted in GB.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially partial tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal ascites was noted around liver.
    • Others:
    • An at least 10.8*7.0cm hypoechoic tumor with anechoic parts and calcifications were noted from RLQ to LQ.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected right ovarian or uterus cystic tumor with calcifications
    • Ascites, minimal
    • Hepatic calcification
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate to GYN exam
• 2024-08-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (70.4 - 18.7) / 70.4 = 73.44%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Trivial MR, TR
• 2024-08-30 Sonography - vein
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
    • Spontaneous signal:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
    • Respiratory changes:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
    • Cough response:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
    • Compression study:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • LSV: N
  • Report:
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 19.7 mmHg ; 23.1 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 80 % ; 72 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 76 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 11.4 mmHg ; 13.3 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 54 % ; 50 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 52 %
    • Thrombus at R’t PV
      
    • Thrombus at L’t SFV, PV
      
  • Conclusion:
    • Left superficial vein distal segment and popliteal vein thrombotic occlusion; SFV middle segment thrombosis with recanalization flow, acute event
    • Right popliteal vein partial thrombosis at vessel wall
    • No deep vein thrombosis at right CFV and SFV
• 2024-08-29 Emergency Sonography
  • DVT:
    • Femoral thrombus: No
    • Popliteal thrombus: Yes, Left

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-07 ~ 2024-10-09 POMR Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Present illness history
    • During last hospitalization, IVC filter was placed to prevent procedure related pulmonary embolism and discharge on 2024/09/12, her condition stable after operation so we resume non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant with rivaroxaban for left deep venous thrombosis. Then CV OPD followed on and left leg pain with swelline mild improved and kept NOAC use. Theres no fever, erythema, or wounds formation on the Lt leg, and no dyspnea, orthopnea or legs edema. After well explain the indication/procedure/risk to patient/family. She was admitted to our CV ward for scheduled endovascular treatment to remove IVC filter.   
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, her consciousness was clear and stable vital sign. The patient and family were well explained about the indication / risk of precedure. Venography was done on 2024/10/08. After successful puncture right jugular vein, 6F seath success infered into right jugular vein. Bard remove IVC filter kit was used.
    • Using fluoroscopy the snare is used to latch onto the small hook, and once attached, to withdraw the filter. Angiography revealed IVC intact.
    • After procedure, IVC angiography is patency. No complication was noted. The puncture wound healed well on RIJV. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed. Under stable hemodynamic, she was discharged on 2024/10/09 and out patient follow up was suggested.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID 8D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ8H 3D if pain
• 2024-08-29 ~ 2024-09-12 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary - The surgical pathology revealed clear cell carcinoma, pathology stage: pT2bN0Mo; stage IIB; FIGO stage IIB
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary post debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy+ omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphonode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis on 2024-09-06
    • Acute venous thrombosis over left superficial vein distal segment and popliteal vein thrombotic occlusion; superficial femoral vein middle segment thrombosis with recanalization flow, acute event and Right popliteal vein partial thrombosis at vessel wall
    • Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
    • Left Ovarian mass (126x80mm) by Gynecology Ultrasound on 2024/09/02
  • CC
    • left calf pain, swelling and stiffness for about one week    
  • Present illness history
    • The 56-year-old female patient, who lives alone, denied having any systemic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, lung disease, or kidney disease. She denied having taken hormone drugs before.
    • This time, she was admitted due to left calf pain, swelling and stiffness for about week. According to the patient’s description, she usually sits almost because of her work. Ten days ago, she stood for a long time while participating in an activity. Then, she exerpienced left calf pain, swelling and stiffness in recent one week. Rest can relieve these symptoms, and quickly walking can exacerbate these symptoms. There was no tenderness, cold sensation, numbness, paresthesia, fever, trauma, chest pain, shortness of breath. She had previously taken acetaminophen but in vain. She visited our family medicine clinic for help, where a lower leg venous Doppler ultrasound was arranged and Tramact was prescribed. Despite these measures, her symptoms did not improve, and she went to the emergency room (ER) on 2024/08/29.
    • At ER, her consciousness was clear and initially vital signs showed BP 125/76mmHg; PR 101 BPM; BT 36.1 ’C; RR: 18 BPM; SpO2 96%. The physical examination clear breathing sounds, heart: no murmur, regular heart beat, abdomen:soft, no tenderness, extremitis: warm, freely movable, left calf swelling, tenderness, no redness, no wound.
    • Bedside echo showed left femeral vein compresion intact and left popliteal vein could not compression. The lab reported D-dimer >10000 ng/mL(FEU), CRP 5.1 mg/dL, WBC 12.06 x10^3/uL, Neutrophil 86.8 %.
    • Under the impression of acute venous thrombosis, left leg, she was admitted for further evaluation and management. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the benefits and risks of anticoagulation were explained to the patient in detail and anticoagulation therapy with enoxaparin was given. Her clinical status, vital signs, and leg circumference were closely monitored. Additionally, coagulation profile, immune profile, tumor markers, and lower extremity venous duplex ultrason were arranged for venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolis surveyed and pending protein C, S, antithrombin III and ANA result.
    • The rheumatologist was consulted for abnormal Lupus anticoagulant (2024/08/30 LA1/LA2 ratio 2.1) evaluation and further management.
    • Echocardiography was performed on 2024/08/30 and revealed Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion (LVEF73.4%), impaired LV relaxation, trivial MR,TR.
    • Vein dopplar on 2024/08/30 revealed (1) left superficial vein distal segment and popliteal vein thrombotic occlusion; SFV middle segment thrombosis with recanalization flow, acute event (2) right popliteal vein partial thrombosis at vessel wall (3) no deep vein thrombosis at right CFV and SFV.
    • Tumor survey was done, and elevation of CA125 80.7 U/mL and CA199 369.47U/mL were noted. The gynecologist was consulted.
    • Abdominal sonography and GYN echo were done on 2024/09/02, revealing a 10-12 cm-sized ovarian tumor, r/o malignany.
    • A + P CT on 2024/09/03 showed (1) R/O ovarian malignancy, with some ascites and peritoneal thickening (carcinomatosis?) (2) R/O calcified uterine myoma. Colonoscopy and gastroscopy on 09/05 suggested no malignancy findings.
    • After discussion with the patient about her condition, she decided to receive debulking surgery on 2024/09/06. Due to relatively stablized DVT and surgery plans, Clexane was stopped from 2024/09/04. IVC filter was implanted below right renal vein to prevent pulmonary embolism on 2024/09/05. She was then transferred to the GYN ward for further management.
    • She underwent debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy　+ omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphonode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis on 2024-09-06. Her postoperative course was uneventful.
    • We removed CVP line on 09/12 and JP drain was removed then on 2024/09/11. After flatus, her eating, defecation and urination by self voiding were smooth. The vital sign was stable after surgery. Oral anticoagulant therapy was re started from 2024/09/11. She was discharged on 2024/09/12, and she will follow up GYN on 09/23/2024, oncology for chemotherapy on 09/24/2024 and CVS for removing IV filter on 2024/09/19.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Naproxen (naproxen 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-09-06
  • Surgery
    • debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphonode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis
  • Finding
    • left ovary and tube – severe adhered to rectum and left low pelvis
      • LOV – 12x9cm solid mass with some brown fluid in cyst, suspected LOV cancer
      • Frozen report – mailgnancy
      • left tube – np
    • uerus and ROV + tube –
      • uterus corpus –> two uterine myomas: 5x5cm and 4x4cm with calcification
      • EM – np
      • cervix: eroded, seemed free of cancer invasion
      • ROV and tube – normal size but surface miliary spot, cancer seeding?
    • omentum, liver surface, appendix and bowels – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • left low pelvic mass 2x2cm, located on the Dougulaus pouch, left pelvic peritoneum between left ovary and rectum; cancer seeding?
    • right iliac LNs
    • right obturator LNs
    • left iliac LNs
    • left obturator LNs
    • ascites 50c.c (send cytology); severe pelvic adhesion was noted between LOV, rectum and left peritoneum, between post uterus and rectum, post enterolysis
    • After debulking surgery, no residual tumor was noted (optimal debulking)
    • A 7 mm JP drain　was placed in CDS

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-21 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug+ NS 250mL
• 2025-02-21 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 180mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug+ NS 250mL
• 2025-02-05 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 180mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug+ NS 250mL
• 2025-01-15 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 180mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug+ NS 250mL
• 2024-12-17 - paclitaxel 135mg/m2 180mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug+ NS 250mL

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2025-03-21

The patient is a case of advanced ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis, undergoing paclitaxel-carboplatin chemotherapy, and experiencing worsening anemia, persistent hypoalbuminemia, electrolyte imbalances, and possible disease progression (CA-125 elevation). The major concerns include severe anemia, ongoing myelosuppression, chronic malnutrition, and potential chemotherapy-associated complications.

Problem 1. Anemia

Objective (Findings & Trends)

• The patient has persistent and worsening anemia, as shown by serial CBC results:
  • 2025-01-14: HGB 6.6 g/dL, HCT 22.4%, RBC 2.15 ×10⁶/uL.
  • 2025-01-16: HGB 8.7 g/dL, HCT 27.7%, RBC 2.89 ×10⁶/uL.
  • 2025-02-20: HGB 7.2 g/dL, HCT 24.7%, RBC 2.88 ×10⁶/uL.
  • 2025-02-22: HGB 8.2 g/dL, HCT 26.6%, RBC 3.12 ×10⁶/uL.
  • 2025-03-04: HGB 5.7 g/dL, HCT 19.1%, RBC 2.27 ×10⁶/uL.
  • 2025-03-20: HGB 6.6 g/dL, HCT 23.8%, RBC 2.84 ×10⁶/uL.
• Elevated RDW (17.2% on 2025-03-04) suggests anisocytosis, consistent with mixed anemia.
• MCHC consistently low (27.7% on 2025-03-20), suggestive of hypochromic anemia.
• Severe thrombocytosis (PLT 540 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-20), possibly reactive due to chronic anemia or malignancy.
• Low albumin (2.1 g/dL on 2025-03-20), suggesting malnutrition or chronic disease-related protein loss.
• Elevated CA-125 (256.5 U/mL on 2025-03-10) indicates progressive disease burden, possibly contributing to anemia through marrow suppression or chronic inflammation.

Assessment

• The patient’s anemia has been worsening since 2025-02-22, with severe nadirs on 2025-03-04 (HGB 5.7 g/dL), improving slightly by 2025-03-20 (HGB 6.6 g/dL).
• Causes contributing to chronic anemia:
  1. Chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression: The patient is undergoing paclitaxel-carboplatin chemotherapy (2025-03-21, 2025-02-21), which is known to cause bone marrow suppression.
  2. Malignancy-associated anemia: The patient has advanced ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis, leading to chronic inflammation and cytokine-driven suppression of erythropoiesis.
  3. Iron deficiency or nutritional anemia: Low MCHC and high RDW suggest iron deficiency or chronic disease anemia.
  4. Renal function normal (eGFR 156.65 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-20), ruling out anemia of chronic kidney disease.
  5. Hypoalbuminemia (2.1 g/dL on 2025-03-20), which may reflect malnutrition, chronic inflammation, or protein loss.

Recommendations

• Immediate Management
  • Blood transfusion should be strongly considered if the patient is symptomatic (fatigue, dyspnea) and hemoglobin is <7 g/dL.
  • Monitor HGB trend daily or every 2-3 days to assess ongoing blood loss or hemolysis.
• Further Workup
  • Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, ferritin) to confirm iron deficiency.
  • Folate and B12 levels to rule out megaloblastic anemia.
  • Reticulocyte count to assess bone marrow response.
  • Peripheral blood smear to check for hemolysis or other RBC abnormalities.
• Long-Term Management
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if anemia persists despite transfusions and iron repletion.
  • Optimize nutritional intake, including iron and protein supplementation.
  • Monitor CA-125 and disease progression, as worsening anemia may indicate worsening cancer burden.

Problem 2. Hypoalbuminemia and Malnutrition

Objective (Findings & Trends)

• Consistently low albumin levels:
  • 2025-01-14: 2.7 g/dL
    
  • 2025-02-20: 2.3 g/dL
    
  • 2025-03-04: 2.3 g/dL
    
  • 2025-03-20: 2.1 g/dL (worsening)
    
• Weight and muscle status unknown, but persistent low albumin suggests poor protein intake, chronic inflammation, or cancer-related cachexia.
  
• Persistent hypocalcemia (2.00 mmol/L on 2025-01-14, 2.01 mmol/L on 2025-03-04, 2.41 mmol/L on 2025-03-20), likely secondary to low albumin.

Assessment

• Likely multifactorial malnutrition due to:
  • Cancer cachexia → Systemic inflammation causing protein catabolism.
    
  • Chemotherapy side effects → Poor appetite, nausea, mucositis.
    
  • Chronic illness state → Albumin loss through capillary leak or ascites.
    
  • Gastrointestinal dysfunction → Malabsorption, possibly exacerbated by peritoneal involvement.

Recommendations

• Immediate nutrition intervention:
  • High-protein enteral nutrition support (oral or tube if needed).
    
  • Albumin infusion if clinically indicated (e.g., edema, low oncotic pressure).
    
  • Vitamin and mineral supplementation (zinc, selenium, B vitamins).
• Monitoring & Further Workup:
  • Prealbumin levels for short-term nutrition status.
    
  • CRP levels to assess inflammatory impact on albumin.
    
  • Dietitian consult for optimizing caloric and protein intake.

Problem 3. Electrolyte Imbalances (Hyponatremia, Hypocalcemia)

Objective (Findings & Trends)

• Hyponatremia (Persistent and worsening):
  • 2025-01-14: 131 mmol/L
    
  • 2025-02-20: 129 mmol/L
    
  • 2025-03-04: 127 mmol/L
    
  • 2025-03-20: 126 mmol/L (worsening)
• Hypocalcemia:
  • 2025-01-14: 2.00 mmol/L
    
  • 2025-03-04: 2.01 mmol/L
    
  • 2025-03-20: 2.41 mmol/L (improving)

Assessment

• Hyponatremia (Chronic, Mild to Moderate)
  • Possibly SIADH due to malignancy or chemotherapy.
    
  • May also reflect dilutional effect from hypoalbuminemia/ascites.
    
  • Persistent trend suggests inadequate sodium intake or kidney-related losses.
• Hypocalcemia (Mild, Related to Albumin)
  • Likely pseudohypocalcemia due to hypoalbuminemia rather than true hypocalcemia.
    
  • Ionized calcium levels would help clarify.

Recommendations

• For Hyponatremia:
  • Assess fluid balance, urine osmolality, and SIADH criteria.
    
  • Consider fluid restriction if SIADH suspected.
    
  • Electrolyte monitoring every 3–5 days and correct sodium cautiously.
• For Hypocalcemia:
  • Check ionized calcium to differentiate true vs. pseudo-hypocalcemia.
    
  • Consider calcium supplementation only if symptomatic or ionized calcium is low.

Problem 4. Possible Disease Progression (CA-125 Elevation & Persistent Ascites)

Objective (Findings & Trends)

• CA-125 trend:
  • 2024-12-18: 81 U/mL
    
  • 2025-03-10: 256.5 U/mL (significant rise)
• Ascites present on multiple imaging:
  • 2024-12-12 (CT): Massive ascites with tumor seeding.
    
  • 2025-01-15 (X-ray): Ascites still present.
• Cytology confirmed peritoneal carcinomatosis (2024-12-16).

Assessment

• Rising CA-125 suggests disease progression or chemotherapy resistance.
  
• Persistent ascites despite treatment raises concern for worsening peritoneal involvement.
  
• Differential considerations:
  • Chemotherapy resistance (platinum-refractory disease).
    
  • Malignant ascites-related protein loss.
    
  • Underlying infections (peritonitis workup may be needed).

Recommendations

• Monitor CA-125 trend and consider imaging (CT/MRI) if worsening clinical status.
  
• Consider second-line chemotherapy options (NCCN guideline-based).
  
• Therapeutic paracentesis if symptomatic ascites develops.

2025-02-21

[Anemia] (since last review on 2025-01-14)

Objective (Findings and Trends)

• Most Recent Lab (2025-02-20):
  • HGB 7.2 g/dL, HCT 24.7%, RBC 2.88 x10^6/uL (CBC 2025-02-20).
  • MCV 85.8 fL (normocytic), MCH 25.0 pg, MCHC 29.1 g/dL.
  • Reticulocyte count not available for bone marrow activity evaluation.
• Previous Lab (2025-01-14, Last Review) and Comparison:
  • HGB 6.6 g/dL → improved to 7.2 g/dL (CBC 2025-02-20), but still severe anemia.
  • MCV 104.2 fL → decreased to 85.8 fL, indicating resolution of prior macrocytosis.
  • PLT 358 x10³/uL (2025-01-14) → PLT 540 x10³/uL (2025-02-20), reactive thrombocytosis likely due to chronic anemia.
• Interim Hemoglobin Trends:
  • HGB 8.7 g/dL (2025-01-16) → dropped to 7.2 g/dL (2025-02-20).
  • HGB 6.6 g/dL (2025-01-14) → initially improved to 8.7 g/dL (2025-01-16) after possible supportive therapy but has since declined.
• Iron and Nutritional Parameters
  • No documented iron, ferritin, vitamin B12, or folate levels.
  • No direct evidence of hemolysis.
• Potential Causes and Contributions:
  • Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression:
    • Paclitaxel/carboplatin chemotherapy cycles: 2025-01-15, 2025-02-05, 2025-02-21 scheduled.
    • Chemotherapy-induced anemia is common, particularly with cumulative doses.
  • Chronic Disease Anemia (Cancer-Associated)
    • Persistent inflammation and malignancy contribute to anemia of chronic disease.
  • Possible Iron Deficiency?
    • No ferritin or iron studies provided.
    • Persistent hypoalbuminemia (2.3 g/dL, 2025-02-20) suggests poor nutritional status.
  • Blood Loss (Occult vs. Overt)
    • No documented gastrointestinal bleeding (no fecal occult blood test results).
    • No reported recent surgical procedures or acute hemorrhage.

Assessment (Analysis and Progression)

• Current Status: Persistent moderate-severe anemia (HGB 7.2 g/dL, 2025-02-20), slightly improved from 6.6 g/dL (2025-01-14) but still declining compared to 8.7 g/dL (2025-01-16).

• Likely Causes:

  • Primary: Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression (paclitaxel/carboplatin regimen).
  • Secondary: Anemia of Chronic Disease (cancer-related cytokine-driven suppression).
  • Possible Additional Contributor: Nutritional Deficiency (hypoalbuminemia suggests malnutrition).

• Disease Trend:

  • Short-term fluctuation: Some initial recovery (8.7 g/dL on 2025-01-16) but subsequent decline.
  • Long-term trend: Persistent anemia over months, no spontaneous recovery without intervention.

Recommendations (Next Steps)

• Immediate Management
  • Consider PRBC Transfusion:
    • If symptomatic (fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia) or HGB <7.0 g/dL.
    • Target HGB >8.0 g/dL for better chemotherapy tolerance.
• Investigations to Determine Cause
  • Iron Studies (Serum Ferritin, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation)
    • To differentiate iron-deficiency anemia vs. anemia of chronic disease.
  • Vitamin B12 and Folate Levels
    • To assess for macrocytic or nutritional anemia (previous MCV 104.2 fL on 2025-01-14 suggests prior macrocytosis).
  • Reticulocyte Count
    • To assess bone marrow recovery vs. suppressed erythropoiesis.
  • Hemolysis Markers (LDH, Haptoglobin, Indirect Bilirubin)
    • If unexplained drop in HGB persists.
• Long-Term Management
  • Supportive Therapy:
    • Consider Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA) if anemia persists, HGB <10 g/dL, and iron stores are adequate.
    • Parenteral Iron Supplementation if iron deficiency is confirmed.
    • Nutritional Support (high-protein diet, albumin correction if needed).
  • Monitor Hemoglobin Trends:
    • CBC prior to each chemotherapy cycle.
    • Adjust chemotherapy dosing if myelosuppression worsens.

Conclusion (not posted)

• The patient’s anemia remains a chronic, multifactorial issue, primarily driven by chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression and cancer-related chronic inflammation.
• While some transient improvement (8.7 g/dL on 2025-01-16) was observed, anemia has worsened again (7.2 g/dL on 2025-02-20).
• Immediate priority: Investigate iron/nutritional status, consider transfusion if symptomatic, and optimize supportive care.

2025-01-14

[Summary]

The patient is a 56-year-old female with a history of left ovarian clear cell carcinoma (pT2bN0M0, FIGO Stage IIB, diagnosed 2024-09-06). She has undergone debulking surgery (2024-09-06), developed complications including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (2024-08-29) with subsequent IVC filter placement and removal (2024-09-05, 2024-10-08), and currently faces recurrent malignant ascites with evidence of metastatic peritoneal involvement. She is undergoing chemotherapy with paclitaxel and carboplatin (most recent administration 2025-01-15). The patient’s active medications address her chemotherapy regimen, anticoagulation, and symptom management.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Recurrent Malignant Ascites

• Objective:
  • Ascitic fluid cytology (2024-12-16, 2024-12-13) positive for metastatic carcinoma with atypical epithelial clusters, indicating peritoneal carcinomatosis.
  • CT abdomen-pelvis (2024-12-12): Soft tissue in peritoneal cavity with massive ascites, compatible with tumor seeding.
  • Ascites drainage (2024-12-13): 1500 mL of dark red ascitic fluid.
  • Current chemotherapy (paclitaxel + carboplatin) started on 2024-12-17.
• Assessment:
  • Recurrent malignant ascites reflects disease progression and peritoneal involvement. Chemotherapy may reduce tumor burden and associated ascites, but effectiveness is uncertain at this early stage. Persistent ascites requires symptom management.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring response to chemotherapy (e.g., CA-125 levels, imaging).
  • Perform therapeutic paracentesis as needed to relieve symptoms.
  • Consider adding targeted agents (e.g., bevacizumab) if ascites remains refractory.
  • Monitor electrolytes and renal function given fluid shifts from repeated drainage.

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Current labs (2025-01-14): Hemoglobin (HGB) 6.6 g/dL, Hematocrit (HCT) 22.4%, RBC 2.15 x10^6/uL, indicating severe anemia.
  • Historical trends:
    • HGB 5.5 g/dL on 2024-12-07.
    • HGB 4.6 g/dL on 2024-12-31.
    • HGB 12.1 g/dL on 2024-12-11, suggesting initial recovery before chemotherapy-induced decline.
  • Postoperative anemia was noted (acute post-hemorrhagic anemia, 2024-09-12), treated with supportive care.
  • Likely multifactorial causes include:
    • Chronic disease (e.g., advanced ovarian cancer with metastatic disease and ascites).
    • Bone marrow suppression secondary to chemotherapy.
    • Potential iron deficiency from chronic blood loss or nutritional deficits.
    • Malignant infiltration of bone marrow, although not confirmed.
• Assessment:
  • Current anemia is severe and symptomatic, likely worsened by chemotherapy (2025-01-14 paclitaxel/carboplatin) and recurrent malignant disease. Historical recovery (2024-12-11) followed by subsequent decline supports a chemotherapy-related exacerbation.
  • Symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, or palpitations (if present but not documented) need to be assessed promptly.
• Recommendations:
  • Immediate Actions:
    • Administer a packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion to stabilize hemoglobin above 8 g/dL, if clinically indicated.
    • Evaluate and address symptoms related to anemia (e.g., fatigue, tachycardia, dyspnea).
  • Further Investigations:
    • Iron studies (serum ferritin, iron, total iron-binding capacity) to evaluate for iron deficiency.
    • Serum vitamin B12 and folate levels to rule out other deficiencies.
    • Reticulocyte count to assess bone marrow response.
    • Peripheral smear to evaluate for malignancy-associated changes or hemolysis.
  • Long-Term Interventions:
    • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if transfusion-independent management is preferred and no contraindications exist (e.g., active thromboembolism).
    • Monitor closely for chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression; adjust chemotherapy doses if necessary based on hemoglobin recovery.
    • Ensure adequate nutrition with supplementation (e.g., oral iron or parenteral iron if iron deficiency is confirmed).

Problem 3. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Anticoagulation

• Objective:
  • Initial diagnosis of left leg DVT (2024-08-29) confirmed by Doppler ultrasound showing thrombosis in left popliteal vein and partial recanalization (2024-08-30).
  • IVC filter placement (2024-09-05) and removal (2024-10-08).
  • Anticoagulation resumed with Xarelto (rivaroxaban) 15 mg daily as of 2024-09-12.
  • Most recent ultrasound (2024-12-06) shows chronic DVT in the left popliteal vein with partial revascularization.
• Assessment:
  • The chronic DVT appears stable with partial revascularization, and no evidence of pulmonary embolism. Current anticoagulation therapy is effective in preventing further thrombotic events.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue anticoagulation with Xarelto (rivaroxaban).
  • Repeat venous Doppler studies periodically to monitor progression or resolution.
  • Educate the patient on thrombosis prevention (e.g., mobilization, hydration).

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-19 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth NPx, oropahrynx, larynx, hypopharynx
• 2025-03-18 [F-18] Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET scan
  • Findings
    • There was increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the left parotid gland (SUVmax early: 12.99, delay: 12.63), in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 2.73, delay: 5.27), in multiple abdominal and pelvic lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 2.37, delay: 3.21) and in bilateral inguinal lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 0.81, delay: 1.09).
    • There was splenomegaly and there was diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton (SUVmax early: 2.13, delay: 1.83).
    • Besides, there was increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Mildly increased FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm and in the bone marow of the skeleton. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma of low FDG uptake? other nature?). Please correlate with the pathologic findings for further evaluation.
    • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the left parotid gland. Some kind of parotid lesion, either benign or malignant, may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    • Splenomegaly was noted.
    • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2025-03-14 CXR
  • Diffuse osteoblastic or osteosclerotic change of the ribs and spines are suspected. Please correlate with serum PSA.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-03-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (75.1 - 28.5) / 75.1 = 62.05%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function at resting state.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • LV concenteric hypertrophy.
    • Trivial MR, Trivial TR, mild PR.
• 2025-03-11 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, ascending colon, biopsy removal — tubular adenoma
  • Microscopically, it shows tubular adenoma composed of a proliferation of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.
• 2025-03-11 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, GC side of body, biopsy — ulcer with Helicobacter infection
    • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — ulcer with Helicobacter infection
  • Microscopically, it shows ulcer with ulcerative debris and leukocytic infiltrate. Helicobacter-like bacilli are seen.
• 2025-03-10 Colonoscopy
  • Colon polyp, IIa, 4mm, ascending colon, s/p biopsy removal
  • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2025-03-10 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(-)
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric ulcer, multiple, antrum, s/p biopsy
  • Gastric linear ulcer, body, GC, s/p biopsy
• 2025-03-06 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Some enlarged lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Right pleural effusion.
    • R/O right liver hemangioma (2.4cm).
    • Increased density of bony structures.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
• 2025-02-25 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Diffusely increased activity in the whole skeleton. The nature is to be determined (diffuse bone metastases? metabolic bone diseases? myelofibrosis/myelosclerosis? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2025-02-24 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Anechoic nodule, 0.53x0.49cm in right lobe liver, r/o liver cyst.
    • Hypoechoic tumor,2.53x2.07cm in right lobe liver, suggest further study.
    • Presence of gallbladder stone, 0.44cm.
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
    • Anechoic nodule, 0.99x0.95cm in right kidney, r/o right renal cyst.
    • Splenomegaly.
  • Impression:
    • Hypoechoic tumor,2.53x2.07cm in right lobe liver, focal fatty sparying lesion? suggest CT for further study.
    • R/O right renal cyst and liver cyst.
    • Splenomegaly.
• 2025-02-18 CXR
  • Diffuse osteoblastic or osteosclerotic change of the ribs and spines are suspected. Please correlate with serum PSA.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-20

Differential Diagnosis (Descending Probability)

1. Lymphoproliferative Disorder (Most Likely: Lymphoma, Possibly Low FDG-Avid Subtype such as Marginal Zone Lymphoma or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma/Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)

• Rationale:
  • Persistent leukocytosis with lymphocytic predominance and atypical lymphocytes (WBC 13.74 x10³/uL, lymphocyte 67%, atypical lymphocyte 7% on 2025-03-18).
    
  • Diffuse bone marrow FDG uptake (PET 2025-03-18) and splenomegaly (PET 2025-03-18, CT 2025-03-06, US 2025-02-24).
    
  • Multiple FDG-avid lymph nodes in bilateral pulmonary hilar, abdominal, pelvic, and inguinal regions (SUVmax 2.37-5.27 on PET 2025-03-18).
    
  • β2-microglobulin significantly elevated (2734 ng/mL on 2025-02-19), a marker of lymphoproliferative diseases.
    
  • Elevated free light chain κ/λ ratio (4.11 on 2025-03-17), suggesting possible monoclonal gammopathy.
• Next Steps:
  • Lymph node biopsy (preferred site: PET-positive nodes or an easily accessible superficial node).
    
  • Bone marrow aspiration & biopsy with flow cytometry.
    
  • Peripheral blood flow cytometry to assess clonal lymphocyte population.
    
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and molecular testing (e.g., CD5, CD10, CD23, CD19, BCL2, BCL6, MYD88 mutation for lymphoma classification).

2. Plasma Cell Dyscrasia (Possible Multiple Myeloma or MGUS)

• Rationale:
  • Elevated free light chain κ/λ ratio (4.11 on 2025-03-17), which can indicate monoclonal gammopathy (e.g., MGUS or multiple myeloma).
    
  • Diffuse osteosclerosis of ribs and spine (CXR 2025-03-14, Tc-99m bone scan 2025-02-25), which can occur in myelofibrosis, myeloma, or bone metastases.
    
  • Diffusely increased FDG uptake in the skeleton (PET 2025-03-18), which can be seen in multiple myeloma.
• Next Steps:
  • Serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) & immunofixation to detect M-protein.
    
  • Urine protein electrophoresis (UPEP) & Bence-Jones protein test.
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy with flow cytometry to assess plasma cell involvement.
    
  • Cytogenetic testing (FISH for t(4;14), t(14;16), t(11;14)).

3. Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorder (Possibly Primary Myelofibrosis or Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - CML)

• Rationale:
  • Leukocytosis with atypical lymphocytes and monocytosis (WBC 13.74 x10³/uL, lymphocyte 67%, monocyte 6%, atypical lymphocyte 7% on 2025-03-18).
    
  • Diffuse osteosclerosis/osteoblastic change in ribs and spine (CXR 2025-03-14, Tc-99m bone scan 2025-02-25), suggestive of myelofibrosis.
    
  • Elevated β2-microglobulin and abnormal free light chains, which can occur in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
    
  • Splenomegaly (PET 2025-03-18, CT 2025-03-06, US 2025-02-24), a feature of myelofibrosis or CML.
• Next Steps:
  • Bone marrow biopsy with JAK2, CALR, MPL mutation analysis (for myelofibrosis).
    
  • BCR-ABL1 testing (RT-PCR or FISH) for CML.
    
  • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) (already 188 U/L on 2025-03-14, elevated in MPNs).

4. Bone Metastases from Solid Tumor (Prostate Cancer or Other Malignancy)

• Rationale:
  • Diffuse osteosclerotic change of bones (CXR 2025-03-14, Tc-99m bone scan 2025-02-25).
    
  • Elevated FDG uptake in bone marrow and lymph nodes, which can occur in bone metastases from solid tumors (PET 2025-03-18).
    
  • Prostate enlargement (CT 2025-03-06).
    
  • Low PSA (0.893 ng/mL on 2025-02-24) makes metastatic prostate cancer less likely, but should be monitored.
• Next Steps:
  • Repeat PSA and free PSA testing.
    
  • Bone biopsy if lesions are accessible.
    
  • CT/MRI of the prostate for malignancy evaluation.

5. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) or Another Reactive Lymphoproliferation

• Rationale:
  • Splenomegaly (PET 2025-03-18, CT 2025-03-06, US 2025-02-24).
    
  • Persistent leukocytosis with lymphocytosis.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bone marrow and lymph nodes.
    
  • D-dimer 1043 ng/mL on 2025-02-18, which is elevated in HLH.
• Next Steps:
  • Ferritin, IL-2 receptor, triglycerides, fibrinogen for HLH workup.
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy to assess for hemophagocytosis.

6. Chronic Infectious or Inflammatory Disease (Less Likely)

• Rationale:
  • History of Helicobacter pylori infection (gastric biopsy 2025-03-11).
    
  • FDG uptake in the colon and kidneys (PET 2025-03-18), possibly physiological.
    
  • No overt systemic inflammatory markers or significant infectious signs.
• Next Steps:
  • TB workup (Quantiferon-TB, AFB smear, PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis).
    
  • Autoimmune panel (ANA, RF, ANCA) to assess for inflammatory conditions.

Additional Tests for Diagnosis

• Hematologic Studies:
  • Flow cytometry (peripheral blood, bone marrow)
  • Bone marrow aspiration & biopsy
  • JAK2, CALR, MPL, BCR-ABL1 mutation analysis
  • SPEP, UPEP, Immunofixation
  • Cytogenetics (FISH, karyotyping)
• Lymph Node & Bone Lesion Evaluation:
  • Excisional lymph node biopsy (preferably from FDG-avid nodes)
  • Bone lesion biopsy (if needed to differentiate metastases from myelofibrosis or lymphoma)
• Additional Imaging:
  • MRI of bone marrow to assess marrow infiltration
  • PET-directed biopsy for the left parotid gland lesion (if clinically relevant)
• Other:
  • Ferritin, IL-2R, triglycerides (HLH workup)
  • Repeat PSA and prostate MRI (if concern for occult prostate cancer remains)

Final Thoughts

• Lymphoproliferative disorder (Lymphoma or CLL/SLL) is the most likely diagnosis, requiring urgent lymph node and bone marrow evaluation.
  
• Plasma cell dyscrasia (MGUS, multiple myeloma) and chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) remain high on the differential.
  
• Bone metastases from a solid tumor (e.g., prostate cancer) is possible but less likely given the low PSA.
  
• Hemophagocytic syndrome (HLH) and chronic infection should be considered if other causes are ruled out.

Next immediate step: Lymph node biopsy and bone marrow aspiration + flow cytometry.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-15 MRI - brain
  • no evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2025-03-14 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No definite evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower C-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shouders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2025-03-13 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • Labeled as “low esophagus, 35 cm below incisor”, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Section shows squamous cell carcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+), CD56 (-), chromogranin-A (-), synaptophysin (-).
• 2025-03-13 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • A large circumferential ulcerative mass was noted at lower esophagus, 35cm below incisors, resulting in luminal stricture and the scope could not pass through. Using magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI), the IPCL pattern according to JES was B3, with large avascular area (AVA). Biopsy was done.
    • The stomach and duodenum were not checked.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-DP 25, esophageal wall thickening was noted (19mm), with tumor invasion beyond the muscular layer.
    • The longitudinal length was around 7.5cm. At least 9 enlarged lymph nodes were noted around the esophagus.
  • Management
    • Chromoendosopy with Lugol solution spray showed no Lugol-voiding areas at middle and upper esophagus.
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, lower esophagus, EUS staging T3N3, s/p biopsy
    • Incomplete study due to the esophageal stricture
• 2025-03-13 Sonography - abdomen
  • Renal cyst, left kidney
• 2025-03-12 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the lower esophagus, highly suspected the primary esophageal cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in the left infra-clavicular and supra-clavicular fossae, in celiac lymph nodes, in bilateral para-aortic and bilateral common iliac lymph nodes, highly suspected esophageal cancer with regional lymph nodes metastses.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiologic uptake of FDG.
    
  • Highly suspected lower esophageal cancer, cTxN3M0, stage IVA (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-03-11 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
  • L/3 esophageal tumor. Smoking: 0.5 ppd 40 years. For pre-op evaluation
  • Records:
    • Ergometer protocol: incrementa
    • Ergometer type: cycle ergometer, work rate: 20 watt/min
    • Load time :8.2 min
    • ΔVO2/ΔWR (Normal > 8.6~10.3): 7.8
    • AT: 984 / 1982 = 50
    • Predict
      • MIP: 143 - (0.55 * 60) = 110.00
      • MEP: 268 - (1.03 * 60) = 206.20
    • Meas
      • MIP: 99 / 110.00) = 90
      • MEP: 148 / 206.20) = 72
    • Cause of stop
    • Rest BP: 141/68 mmHg
    • Max BP: 232/80 mmHg
    • Max Exercise: 164 watts
    • Dyspnea: 4 min
    • leg fatigue: 0 min
    • CAT: 50500000 = 10
  • Conclusion
    • Exercise Capacity:
      • VO2max: 80% low (normal >85%)
      • Work Rate (WR): 112%
        
    • Ventilatory parameters:
      • Spirometry: moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment (FVC 91%, FEV1 75%).
      • Respiratory Muscle Strength: Normal (MIP 90%, MEP 72%).
      • Breathing Reserve: normal
      • SpO2 During Exercise: No desaturation.
    • Cardiac Response
      • Left Cardiac Work Index (LCWI):normal response during exercise.
      • HR Response: normal slope during exercise.
      • Work Efficiency: low.
      • Anaerobic Threshold: normal
      • Oxygen Pulse: normal
      • Blood Pressure Response: high response during exercise
        
      • EKG: NSR
    • Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL): CAT Score: 10, poor (<10 indicates good HRQL).
  • Impression
    • Mildly reduced aerobic capacity (VO2max 80%) with preserved work rate (WR 112%).
    • Moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment (FVC 91%, FEV1 75%), indicating airflow limitation.
    • Normal cardiac response but hypertensive reaction to exercise
    • Mildly impaired HRQL (CAT 10), potentially due to respiratory symptoms or overall health condition.
  • Suggestions
    • Preoperative pulmonary optimization (bronchodilator therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation) to improve respiratory function.
    • Monitor and manage blood pressure to prevent exercise-induced hypertension
    • Cardiopulmonary risk assessment to determine surgical fitness and optimize perioperative care.
• 2025-03-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (76 - 27) / 76 = 64.47%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 63
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
• 2025-03-10 CXR
  • upper lung hyperlucency and decreased upper lung vascular markings due to emphysemae

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-05 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-02-04 Arterial Stiffness Index Report
  • Clinical diagnosis: heart failure
  • BH/BW/BMI:148/51/23.3
  • Report
    • Right :
      • Arm blood pressure: 196 / 103
      • Plantar blood pressure: 179 / 89
      • Artery stiffness: 8.6 baPWV
      • ABI_Right: 0.91
    • Left :
      • Arm blood pressure: 143 / 97
      • Plantar blood pressure: 165 / 89
      • Artery stiffness: 8.3 baPWV
      • ABI_Left: 0.84
  • Diagnosis
    • Right - Normal ankle brachial index (>0.9)
    • Left - Mild perophera; artery disease (0.9~0.8)
    • Hypertension, stage 3
    • Bilateral upper arm systolic pressure different more than 20mmHg
  • Suggestion
    • Atherosclerotic risk factor modification, Toe brachial index <0.6, peripheral artery disease was considered
• 2025-02-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 53) / 104 = 49.04%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 49
  • Conclusion:
    • Moderate LV systolic dysfunction with hypokinesia at inferior wall, lateral wall and basal anteroseptum.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 2 with increased LAP.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with moderate AR; moderate to severe MR; mild to moderate TR; mild PR.
    • Possible mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 47 mmHg.
• 2025-02-03 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2025-02-01 CXR
  • Diffuse lung consolidations, r/o lung edema, suggest clinical correlation.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal calcification of thoracoabdominal aorta.
• 2025-02-01 21:30 ECG
  • LVH by voltage criteria
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
• 2025-02-01 18:45 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
  • Cannot rule out Septal infarct, age undetermined
• 2025-01-22 PD-L1 (SP263)
  • Pathologic Report for PD-L1 (SP263) Assay (Ventana)
  • Tumor type: Urothelial carcinoma
    
  • Tumor location: Kidney
  • Origin slide and block number: S2025-01645
  • Testing assay: SP263 Assay (Ventana)
  • Testing platform: BenchMark Series [V] ULTRA, [] XT, [] GX
  • Detection system: OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit
  • Control slide result: [V]Pass, [ ]Fail
  • Adequate tumor cells present (>=100 viable tumor cells): [V] Yes, [ ] No
  • Result:
    • PD-L1 expression in tumor cells (TC):
      • [V] TC < 1%
      • TC >=1% and <5%
      • TC >=5% and <10%
      • TC >=10% and <50%
      • TC >=50%
      • Percent of PD-L1 expression in tumor cells (TC): 0%
    • PD-L1 expression in immune cells (IC):
      • [V] IC < 1%
      • IC >=1% and <5%
      • IC >=5% and <10%
      • IC >=10% and <50%
      • IC >= 50%
      • Percent of PD-L1 expression in immune cells (IC): 0%
    • CPS: 0%
    • Note: Percent of PD-L1 expression in tumor cells (TC): the percentage of viable tumor cells with membrane positivity at any intensity
• 2025-01-16 Pathology - kidney biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Kidney, right, CT guide biopsy — Urothelial carcinoma, high-grade
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION - The sections show following features:
    • Histologic type: Urothelial carcinoma, invasive
    • Histologic grade: High-grade
    • Tumor configuration: Nodular
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
    • Microscopic tumor extension: Tumor invades renal parenchyma
• 2025-01-09 Pathology - kidney biopsy
  • Kidney, right renal lower calyces, biopsy — blood clots and scant low grade dysplastic urothelial cells
  • Section shows fragments of lood clots and scant floating low grade dysplastic urothelial cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and GATA3(+). Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2025-01-09 Pathology - ureter biopsy
  • Ureter, right upper, biopsy — blood clots and scant atypical urothelial cells
  • Section shows fragments of massive blood clots and scant atypical floating urothelial cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and GATA3(+). Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2025-01-08 Body fluid cytology - urine
  • 22 cc, red, bloody — Atypia
  • Smears show many neutrophils, fragmented red blood cells, and some atypical hyperchromatic urothelial cells. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2025-01-07 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the upper and middle T-spines, lower L-spines, L5-sacrum junction, sacrum and right S-I joint. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please keep follow-up to rule out the possibility of bone metastasis.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and left knee, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2025-01-05 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2025-01-05 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality (R in aVL, Sokolow-Lyon)
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-03 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is an ill-defined poor enhancing lesion in right kidney, 6 cm in size (the largest dimension), with renal pelvis invasion.
      • Urothelial cell carcinoma of right kidney (T3) is highly suspected. Please correlate with biopsy.
    • There is one enlarged node in aortocaval space, 1.2 x 3 cm in size (width x cephalic-caudal length).
      • Regional metastatic node (N1) is highly suspected.
    • There are soft tissue lesions in right lateral basal aspect of the urinary bladder. Right kidney urothelial cell carcinoma with tumor seeding into the urinary bladder is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with cystoscopy.
      • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion in the urinary bladder.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Few renal stones on both kidneys.
  • Impression:
    • Urothelial cell carcinoma of right kidney with tumor seeding into the urinary bladder is highly suspected.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for kidney UCC: T3 N1 M0; stage: IV
• 2024-12-30 KUB
  • No disernible calcification along bilateral urotracts based on this study, suggest clinical correlation.
  • Oval shaped calcification in the pelvic cavity, r/o granuloma or urinary bladder stone.
  • Thoracolumbar spondylosis and scoliosis.
  • T12 compression fracture.
• 2024-12-18 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric shallow ulcer, prepyloric antrum, LC
    • Gastric antrum deformity
    • Periampullary diverticula, 2nd portion
  • CLO test: Negative

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-17 SOAP Urology Zhao ZiChen
  • S: EV + pembro C2D1, skin rash
  • Prescription
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Hepac Lock Flush (heparin sodium 100 USP unit/mL) 10mL ST IRRI
• 2025-03-14 SOAP Nephrology Wang YiChun
  • O:
    • 2025/03/14 Creatinine = 1.62 mg/dL
    • 2025/02/06 Creatinine = 1.34 mg/dL
  • Prescription
    • Ketosteril (ketoanalogue 630mg) 1# QD 42D
    • Kentamin (vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# QD 28D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ichderm Cream (doxepin 50mg/gm) QID TOPI 7D
    • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) QD EXT 3D
• 2025-03-03 SOAP Urology Zhao ZiChen
  • Prescription
    • Hepac Lock Flush (heparin sodium 100 USP unit/mL) 10mL ST IRRI
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2025-02-27 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD hold if bleeding
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QOD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1.5# QD 28D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# PRNQD if body weight gain > 1kg
• 2025-02-21 ~ 2025-02-22 POMR Urology Zhao ZiChen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right kidney urothelial carcinoma, high grade, cT3N1M0, stage IV status post first Pembrolizumab and Enfortumab vedotin on 2025/02/21
    • Acute decompensated heart failure with reduce ejection fraction: 37% with pulmonary edema, New York Heart Association Classification IV
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4
    • Urinary tract infection
  • CC
    • Admitted for immunotherapy for right kidney tumor     
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 88-year-old female with history of:
      • hypertension
      • right urothelial carcinoma of the kidney (high grade, cT3N1M0, stage IV)
      • Acute decompensated heart failure with reduce ejection fraction: 37% with pulmonary edema, New York Heart Association Classification IV
      • Coronary artery disease
      • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3b
    • She came to our ER in 2024/12 for hematuria. Later at OPD, CT revealed ill-defined poor enhancing lesion in right kidney, 6 cm in size with renal pelvis invasion. There was also an enlarged node in aortocaval space, 1.2 x 3 cm in size. Regional metastatic node (N1) is highly suspected. There was no malignant result from specimen obtained during URS biopsy done on 2025/1/8. CT-guided biopsy of right renal tumor revealed high grade UC.
    • She just had hospitalization due to acute pulmonary edema and pneumonitis on 2025/02/01 and was discharged on 2025/02/06 after heart failure was treated. This time, she is admitted for immunotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, CBC/DC had been checked and Pembrolizumab + Enfortumab Vedotin was given.
    • Oral antibiotic cephalexin has been given for UTI.
    • There is no no nausea, no diarrhea, no tarry stooL, no skin rash, no dyspnea, nor skin tingling/numbness in the extremities.
    • With stable condition, he is discharged on 2025/02/22 and OPD follow up has been arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 3D if pain or fever
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# BID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID 5D
• 2025-02-14 SOAP Nephrology Wang YiChun
  • Prescription
    • Ketosteril (ketoanalogue 630mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-02-14 SOAP Cardilogy Xie JianAn
  • S: +2kg, add diuretic agent dose
  • O:
    • 2025/02/06 Creatinine = 1.34 mg/dL; PRO = 1+;
    • 2025/02/06 Fe (Iron-bound) = 54 ug/dL;
    • 2025/02/06 HGB = 9.9 g/dL;
    • 2025/02/04 Cholesterol total = 143 mg/dL;
    • 2025/02/04 Triglyceride (TG) = 220 mg/dL;
    • 2025/02/04 LDL-C = 91 mg/dL;
  • A:
    • BW 51 -> 53kg
  • Prescription
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QOD 13D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 13D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 13D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 13D hold if bleeding
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QOD 13D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 13D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1.5# QD 13D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# PRNQD 8D if body weight gain > 1kg or edema worsens
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 13D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 13D
• 2025-02-02 ~ 2025-02-06 POMR Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute decompensated heart failure with reduce ejection fraction: 37% with pulmonary edema, New York Heart Association Classification IV
    • Coronary artery disease
    • Right urothelial carcinoma of kidney, high grade, cT3N1M0, stage IV
    • Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3b
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Urinary tract infection
    • Mild Hematuria
    • Iron deficiency anemia
  • CC
    • coughing with sputum for the past two weeks, and choked on food after eating dinner on the night of 2025/01/31, followed by shortness of breath on 2025/02/01    
  • Present illness history
    • This 88-year-old female patient has a history of hypertension. In addition, she was hospitalized twice in 2025-01 at our urology clinic for evaluation of hematuria. During her stay, she was diagnosed with right urothelial carcinoma of the kidney (high grade, cT3N1M0, stage IV), a urinary tract infection (urine culture: Morganella morganii ssp. morganii), and iron deficiency anemia.
    • This time, the patient was admitted through our emergency department (ED) with acute pulmonary edema, and pneumonitis due to food inhalation. According to the patient’s report, she had been coughing with sputum for the past two weeks. The patient also noted intermittent hematuria over the past weeks. There was no fever, chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, exertional dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, orthopnea, palpitations, burning sensation, or tarry/bloody stools. However, she choked on food after dinner on the night of 2025/01/31, and then shortness of breath developed on 2025/02/01. She was brought to our ED for help. At ED, her consciousness was clear, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was E4V5M6 and initially vital signs showed BP: 163/92mmHg; PR: 103 BPM; BT: 36.7’C; RR: 30 BPM; SpO2: 82%.
    • The physical examination revealed bilateral crackles on lung auscultation, while heart sounds were regular without murmurs. Her conjunctiva was not pale, and sclera was not icteric. The abdomen was soft and non-tender, with no guarding or peritoneal signs. There was no costovertebral angle tenderness, and her extremities were freely movable but showed bilateral pitting edema (2+). Due to an SpO₂ of 82%, BiPAP was initiated for respiratory support. Laboratory tests did not show leukocytosis, and hemoglobin was 11.1 g/dL. Infectious workup, including influenza A/B and COVID-19, was negative. Arterial blood gas revealed no CO2 retention, with a PaO2 of 209.4 mmHg.
    • Coagulation parameters, including INR, were within normal limits, and creatinine was at its baseline (1.66 mg/dL). Serial troponin I levels showed a mild elevation (26.8 → 47.4 → 45.2), while CK and CK-MB were within normal limits. Additionally, proBNP was significantly elevated at 5310.6 pg/mL. A chest X-ray demonstrated diffuse lung consolidations, raising suspicion for pulmonary edema, with cardiomegaly also noted. ECG showed normal sinus rhythm.
    • Under the impression of acute lung edema and pneumonitis due to inhalation of food, she was admitted for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empiric antibiotics was given with Brosym for choking R/O aspiration pneumonia, Heart failiure medication as Lasix and sipronolactone were given to improve pulmonary edema. Lab data on 2025/02/04 reported no leukocytosis nor CRP elevation, but mild anemia (Hb:9.6mg/dL) was found. Cardiac echo and ABI were arranged due to higgh level of proBNP and interarm blood pressure difference over bilateral upper limbs.
    • Cardiac echo showed LVEF 37%, (1) Moderate LV systolic dysfunction with hypokinesia at inferior wall, lateral wall and basal anteroseptum. (2) Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 2 with increased LAP. (3) Aortic valve sclerosis with moderate AR; moderate to severe MR; mild to moderate TR; mild PR. (4) Possible mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 47 mmHg.
    • ABI showed peripheral artery disease. At the same time, we consulted with GU Dr. Zhao for further treatment of right urothelial carcinoma of kidney.
    • After treatment, the symptoms of dyspnea and bilateral lower limbs edema were relieved. Under relative stable condition, the patiemt was discharged on 2025/02/06.  OPD follow-up was reserved.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QOD 8D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 8D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 8D might cause hemauria has been informed
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QOD 8D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# PRNQD 8D if edema worsens
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 8D
• 2025-01-15 ~ 2025-01-16 POMR Urology Zhao ZiChen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right urothelial carcinoma of kidney, high grade, cT3N1M0, stage IV
    • Urinary tract infection (Urine culture: Morganella morganii ssp morganii)
    • Hematuria
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Iron deficiency anemia
  • CC
    • Admitted for CT guide biopsy, due to suspected right renal urothelial cell carcinoma    
  • Present illness history
    • This 88-year-old woman has a history of hypertension and has been taking Bokey for stroke prevention.
    • According for this patient and her chart statement, intermittent gross hematuria was found for more than 10 days (from 2024-12-26). She visited urological clinic and received evaluation where Lab data showed Creatinine = 1.24 mg/dL. Renal ultrasound showed right hydronephrosis. Bladder endoscopy with bladder biopsy was performed on 2024-12-30 and the pathology showed cystitis.
    • Abdomen CT showed Urothelial cell carcinoma of right kidney with tumor seeding into the urinary bladder is highly suspected, kidney UCC: T3 N1 M0; stage: IV. Bone scan showe no metastasis.
    • The surgery of right ureterorenoscopic examination, biopsy and double-J stenting on 2025/01/08 and there were no obvious tumors in urinary bladder and no papillary tumors noted from ureterorenoscopy, abnormal mucosal change sites at lower calyx of right kidney, during surgery.
    • The pathological report of the right lower renal calyx showed scant low grade dysplastic urothelial cells, the right upper ureter pathology report showed scant atypical urothelial cells.
    • Under the impression of Suspected right renal urothelial cell carcinoma, we advised the patient to receive CT guide biopsy. After well explaining, the patient agreed. This time, she was admitted for further evaluation and management.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • She was admitted under impression of Suspected right renal urothelial cell carcinoma and urinary tract infection (Urine culture: Morganella morganii ssp morganii), thus, antibiotcs with Sintrix and IV fluid supplement were given.
    • Right renal CT-guide biopsy was done on 2025/01/16 and report showed high grade urothelial carcinoma. With fair urination and stable condition, she was discharged today and follow up at urologic clinic for treatment discussion.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID 7D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Actein Efervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# Q12H 7D
• 2025-01-05 ~ 2025-01-09 POMR Urology You ZhiQin

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-08
  • Surgery
    • Right ureterorenoscopic blood clots evacuation, examination, biopsy & double-J stenting
    • Retrograde pyelography
  • Finding
    • No obvious tumor in urinary bladder
    • Blood clots coming out from right UO
    • A stricture site at right upper ureter, above which are much blood clots
    • No papillary tumor noted from RP and ureterorenoscopy
    • Abnormal mucosal change sites at lower calyx of right kidney, s/p biopsy
• 2018-02-17
  • Diagnosis
    • acute cholecystitis
  • PCS code
    • 75215B
  • Finding
    • distended GB with wall thickening, pending rupture
    • normal CBD and cystic duct
    • gallstone x1, about 0.5cm

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-03 - Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) 60mg NS 100mL 1hr (C1D8)

• 2025-02-21 - Keytruda (pembrolizumab) 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) 60mg NS 100mL 1hr (C1D1)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

2025-03-19

Patient: 88-year-old female
Chief Concern: Follow-up on Keytruda (pembrolizumab) + Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) therapy, adverse reactions (skin toxicity), renal function, and medication compliance.

[Subjective]

• Skin toxicity: Contacted the patient’s daughter for follow-up on skin rash and itching after starting Compesolon (prednisolone) from urology.
  • The rash and itching persist despite prior use of Allegra (fexofenadine) and Ichderm Cream (doxepin) from nephrology.
    
  • Requested continued observation for potential improvement with Compesolon (prednisolone).
    
• No new hematuria has been observed since the last visit.
  
• No significant edema noted in recent days.
  
• Respiratory symptoms stable, expectoration medication (Actein) still in use.
  
• Medication adherence appears good, and no major compliance issues reported.

[Objective]

• Current medication list (as of 2025-03-19):
  • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# BID
    
  • Ketosteril (ketoanalogue 630mg) 1# QD
    
  • Kentamin (vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# QD
    
  • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# QD
    
  • Ichderm Cream (doxepin 50mg/gm) QID TOPI
    
  • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QOD
    
  • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD
    
  • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD
    
  • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD
    
  • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 0.5# QOD
    
  • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
    
  • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID
    
  • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID
    
  • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# PRNQD
• HbA1c (2025-03-14): 5.3% (good glycemic control).
  
• Renal function trends:
  • Creatinine (2025-03-14): 1.62 mg/dL (slight improvement from 1.86 mg/dL on 2025-02-21, but worsening compared to 1.34 mg/dL on 2025-02-06).
    
  • eGFR is declining; requires further monitoring.
    
• Uric Acid (2025-03-14): 11.6 mg/dL (elevated, no current urate-lowering therapy in use).
  
• Urinalysis (2025-03-14): No new hematuria detected.

[Assessment]

• Persistent Skin Toxicity (Padcev-related rash and pruritus) despite Allegra and Ichderm Cream
  • New trial of Compesolon (prednisolone) from urology initiated.
    
  • Close monitoring required for potential severe cutaneous reactions (SJS/TEN).
• Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 4) with mild improvement
  • Creatinine decreased from 1.86 mg/dL (2025-02-21) to 1.62 mg/dL (2025-03-14).
    
  • Continue monitoring renal function closely.
• Hyperuricemia without urate-lowering therapy
  • Uric acid: 11.6 mg/dL (2025-03-14).
    
  • Evaluate need for urate-lowering therapy at next nephrology visit.
• Stable cardiovascular status and anticoagulation considerations
  • No new hematuria observed.
    
  • If kidney lesion shows continued improvement with UC treatment, discuss anticoagulation restart with cardiology.
• Good glycemic control
  • HbA1c at 5.3% indicates no immediate concern for diabetes-related complications.

[Plan / Recommendation]

• Continue monitoring for Padcev-related skin toxicity.
  • Observe for response to Compesolon (prednisolone).
    
  • If symptoms persist or worsen (blistering, mucosal involvement), consider dermatology referral.
• Monitor renal function trends closely.
  • Recheck creatinine and eGFR at next nephrology visit.
    
  • Continue Ketosteril (ketoanalogue) and nephrology follow-up.
• Assess hyperuricemia management.
  • Confirm no urate-lowering therapy in use.
    
  • Advise patient to request evaluation for urate-lowering treatment at next nephrology follow-up.
• Continue holding Plavix (clopidogrel) for now.
  • If kidney function continues to stabilize, discuss anticoagulation restart with cardiologist.
• Reinforce medication adherence and symptom tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with all prescribed medications.
    
  • Continue to monitor for any new symptoms or adverse effects.
• Next follow-up visit.
  • Assess skin condition improvement after prednisolone use.
    
  • Monitor for any emerging treatment-related toxicities.

2025-03-12

Patient: 88-year-old female
Chief Concern: Follow-up on Keytruda (pembrolizumab) + Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) initiation, adverse effects, and medication compliance.

Subjective (S)

• The patient’s daughter reports that the patient has experienced some itching but has not noticed other adverse reactions following the initiation of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) + Padcev (enfortumab vedotin).
  
• No new hematuria has been observed since the last family meeting discharge and after the patient family discussing with the cardiologist, the anticoagulant (Plavix) was prescribed but can be held for now.
  
• Respiratory symptoms have improved in the past two days, so the expectorant (Actein) has been temporarily discontinued.

Objective (O)

• Current systemic therapy:
  • 2025-03-03: Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) 60mg IV
    
  • 2025-02-21: Keytruda (pembrolizumab) 200mg + Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) 60mg IV
• Relevant pharmacotherapy considerations:
  • Administration timing: Clinical guidelines suggest pembrolizumab should be administered ~30 minutes after enfortumab vedotin when given on the same day (Ref: J Clin Oncol. 2023;41(1):22-31). Check infusion timing compliance at next administration.
    
  • Older adult risk: Patients ≥75 years receiving Keytruda + Padcev have a higher incidence of fatal adverse reactions than younger patients. Continue close monitoring.
    
  • Padcev US Boxed Warning: Severe dermatologic toxicity risk, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
    • Current itching symptoms require close observation for potential progression to serious cutaneous adverse events.
      
• Medication adherence and changes:
  • Plavix (clopidogrel): Held due to bleeding risk; monitor for hematuria recurrence.
    
  • Actein (acetylcysteine): Temporarily discontinued due to improved respiratory symptoms.

Assessment (A)

• Possible early dermatologic toxicity from Padcev (enfortumab vedotin)
  • Mild itching reported, no signs of severe cutaneous reactions (SJS, TEN).
    
  • Needs further monitoring for progression (rash, blisters, mucosal involvement).
    
• Stable anticoagulation management for hematuria risk
  • Plavix (clopidogrel) was resumed per cardiology but is currently on hold.
    
  • No recurrence of hematuria to date.
    
• Medication compliance and self-adjustment
  • Actein (acetylcysteine) discontinued by patient due to improving symptoms.
    
  • No major non-compliance issues reported with other prescribed medications.

Plan (P) - Recommendation

• Monitor for dermatologic toxicity (Padcev-related itching)
  • Advise patient to report any rash, blistering, peeling skin, or mucosal involvement immediately.
    
  • If skin reaction worsens, consider holding Padcev and dermatology referral.
• Continue close monitoring for hematuria
  • May recheck urine analysis at next clinic visit.
    
  • Reassess anticoagulation need at next cardiology follow-up.
• Evaluate therapy compliance & administration timing
  • Confirm timing of Keytruda administration post-Padcev infusion at next cycle.
    
  • Reassess symptom control after stopping Actein. If respiratory symptoms return, consider restarting.
• Next follow-up
  • Monitor for further immune-related or infusion-related adverse effects.
    
  • Re-evaluate medication adjustments and adverse effects in the next clinic visit.

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-02-13

Patient Summary

• This 88-year-old female has high-grade urothelial carcinoma (UC) of the right kidney, cT3N1M0, stage IV with renal parenchymal invasion (biopsy 2025-01-16) and suspected bladder seeding (CT 2025-01-03). Given PD-L1 negativity (CPS 0%, 2025-01-22) and CKD stage 3b, treatment options are limited.

• She also has acute decompensated heart failure (LVEF 37%, pulmonary edema, NYHA IV) (CXR 2025-02-03, echo 2025-02-04), chronic kidney disease (eGFR 39.67 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-02-06), and iron deficiency anemia (Hgb 9.9 g/dL, 2025-02-06). Recent hospitalization (2025-02-02 to 2025-02-06) was due to pulmonary edema secondary to ADHF and aspiration pneumonia, which improved with diuretics (furosemide, spironolactone) and empiric antibiotics (Brosym).

Problem 1. High-Grade Urothelial Carcinoma of the Right Kidney (cT3N1M0, Stage IV)

• Objective
  • Imaging & Pathology:
    • CT abdomen (2025-01-03):
      • 6 cm right kidney mass invading renal pelvis → T3.
      • Aortocaval lymphadenopathy (1.2 × 3 cm) → N1.
      • Soft tissue lesion in urinary bladder → suspected tumor seeding.
    • Biopsy (2025-01-16):
      • High-grade invasive urothelial carcinoma with renal parenchymal invasion.
    • PD-L1 testing (2025-01-22):
      • TC 0%, IC 0%, CPS 0% → poor response to immune checkpoint inhibitors expected.
        
  • Clinical Course:
    • Persistent hematuria (urinalysis 2025-02-04, 2025-01-15).
    • History of urinary tract infection (Morganella morganii, 2025-01-15).
      
  • Systemic Considerations:
    • CKD Stage 3b → limits cisplatin eligibility.
    • Heart failure (LVEF 37%) → high risk for chemotherapy toxicity.
• Assessment
  • The tumor is locally advanced (T3) with lymph node involvement (N1), but no confirmed distant metastases (M0).
    
  • PD-L1 negativity (CPS 0%) makes immunotherapy unlikely to be effective.
    
  • Limited systemic therapy options:
    • Cisplatin is contraindicated (eGFR 39.67, 2025-02-06).
    • Carboplatin may be considered but requires careful renal function monitoring.
    • Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab is an option if renal function remains stable.
      
  • Hematuria is mild but persistent, and urinary obstruction is not currently present.
• Recommendation
  • Consider carboplatin-based chemotherapy (e.g., gemcitabine + carboplatin) if renal function remains stable.
    
  • Monitor tumor progression:
    • Serial CT abdomen/pelvis.
    • Urinary cytology for disease monitoring.
      
  • Manage symptoms:
    • If hematuria worsens, consider localized bladder radiation.
    • If renal obstruction develops, consider stenting or nephrostomy.

Problem 2. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 3b with Progressive Renal Impairment

• Objective
  • Renal function decline:
    • eGFR trend: 43.49 (2024-12-28) → 40.11 (2025-01-02) → 34.57 (2025-02-04) → 39.67 (2025-02-06).
      
    • Creatinine: 1.24 (2024-12-28) → 1.66 (2025-02-01) → 1.34 (2025-02-06).
      
  • Contributing factors:
    • Chronic hypertension (BP 196/103 mmHg, 2025-02-04).
      
    • Possible tumor-related kidney dysfunction.
      
  • Urinalysis (2025-02-04, 2025-01-15):
    • Persistent hematuria, proteinuria.
• Assessment
  • CKD progression is concerning, requiring close monitoring.
  • Diuretic use for heart failure could contribute to further renal dysfunction.
  • Hypertension remains poorly controlled, contributing to further kidney damage.
• Recommendation
  • Adjust antihypertensive regimen (target BP <130/80 mmHg).
  • Monitor renal function (BUN, Cr, eGFR) closely, especially if chemotherapy is initiated.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents (NSAIDs, excessive diuretics).
  • May consider nephrology consultation if CKD worsens.

Problem 3. Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) with Pulmonary Edema

• Objective
  • Recent hospitalization (2025-02-02 to 2025-02-06) for ADHF with pulmonary edema.
  • CXR (2025-02-03, 2025-02-05): Cardiomegaly, diffuse lung infiltrates, bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Echocardiography (2025-02-04):
    • LVEF 37% (moderate systolic dysfunction).
    • Diastolic dysfunction with elevated LAP.
    • Moderate to severe MR, mild to moderate TR, moderate AR.
    • Estimated PASP: 47 mmHg (possible mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension).
  • NT-proBNP: 5310.6 pg/mL (2025-02-01).
  • Improved after diuretics (furosemide, spironolactone).
• Assessment
  • Heart failure remains a major limiting factor in oncologic treatment.
  • Volume overload needs to be carefully managed to avoid worsening renal function.
  • Hypertension management is critical to prevent further cardiac strain.
• Recommendation
  • Continue diuretics (adjust as needed based on volume status).
  • Optimize antihypertensives to improve cardiac function without worsening CKD.
  • Monitor NT-proBNP, electrolytes, and kidney function regularly.
  • Cardiology follow-up for advanced heart failure management.

Problem 4. Iron Deficiency Anemia

• Objective
  • Hgb trend:
    • 10.5 (2024-12-18) → 9.5 (2025-01-05) → 9.6 (2025-02-04) → 9.9 (2025-02-06).
      
  • Iron studies (2025-02-06):
    • Serum iron: 54 µg/dL, TIBC: 286 µg/dL, UIBC: 232 µg/dL.
      
  • Possible causes:
    • Chronic kidney disease (EPO deficiency).
    • Mild hematuria (ongoing blood loss).
• Assessment
  • Anemia is stable but persistent, likely due to CKD and blood loss from hematuria.
  • Iron supplementation (Foliromin) is appropriate, but needs monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Continue oral iron therapy (Foliromin FC).
  • Monitor Hgb, iron panel, and reticulocyte count.
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) if anemia worsens.

700373852

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-13 CXR
  • a spiculated mass at right upper lobe stationary
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of T-L spine
  • tortousity of thoracic aorta
• 2025-02-13 MRI - brain
  • Known a case of lung cancer. No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2025-02-13 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Spiculated nodule at right upper lobe measuring 2.38cm is found. (SE202 Im40). In comparison with CT dated on 2024-10-25, the lesion decreased in size.
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral paratracheal region. Stationary.
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer, in regression.
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral paratracheal region. Stationary.
• 2025-02-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in bilateral rib cages, maxilla, some T- and L-spines, bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, wrists, knees, right ankle, bilateral hip prostheses, and left femoral shaft, M/3.
• 2024-12-11 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Diagnosis: Bronchitis
  • Conclusion: mild obstructive graph
• 2024-11-21 Pelvis-THR & Lt. Hip Lat:
  • s/p bilateral total hip replacements
  • Good alignment without prosthesis loosening
• 2024-11-19 ROS1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2024-23596
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2024-11-19 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-23596
  • RESULTS
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >=50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 60%
• 2024-11-19 EGFR gene mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2024-23596
  • Result: A deletion was detected at exon 19 of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2024-11-16 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-11-15 CXR
  • large volume of right pneumothorax with partial atelectasis of lung, a RUL mass lesion.
• 2024-11-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Prominently increased activity in the right shoulder. Severe degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in some T- and L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity around bilateral hip prostheses, compatible with post-operative change.
  • Increased activity in maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please also follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the left shoulder, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, wrists, knees and right ankle, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-11-15 Sonography - chest
  • Diagnosis: right pneumothorax for pig-tail drainage
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was no pleural effusion in the left hemithorax. The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was no pleural effusion in the left hemithorax. Loss of curtain sign was noted in the right hemithorax, c/w pneumothorax. Under echo-assisted, sterialization and local anaesthesia, Fr 10 pig-tail was inserted from right upper anterior axillary line for pneumothorax drainge. The whole procedure was smoothly.
  • Special Procedure
    • Insertion of pig-tail catheter Right side 10 fr. through the 3 ICS
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right pneumothorax post pig-tail insertion for air drainage.
• 2024-11-14 CXR
  • no pneumothorax or pleural effusion s/p transthoracic needle biopsy of RUL large mass lesion.
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of T-L spine
  • tortousity of thoracic aorta
• 2024-11-14 Pathology - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, right, CT-guide biopsy — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Sections show acinar glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal TTF-1(+), Napsin A(+), p40(-), and CD56(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2024-11-14 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of right lung, compatible with primary lung malignancy.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in bilateral shoulders. Inflammation is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a left neck level II lymph node. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-10-25 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Spiculated mass at right upper lobe measuring 3.38cm is found. Lung cancer is favored.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum.
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Low density lesion at S4 of liver is found measuring 0.68cm. Simple cyst is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer with mediastinal lymphadenopathy is favored.
• 2024-11-08 CXR
  • Nodular opacity at RUL, suspect lung tumor. Suggest chest CT evaluation.
• 2024-09-26 Pelvis - THR
  • s/p right total hip replacement
  • Left hip osteoarthritis, in progression

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-13 ~ 2025-03-15 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer adenocarcinoma with left neck level II lymph node metastasis T2aN3M0 Stage IIIB
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • CC
    • Admission on 20250313 for C1-3 Aminvantamab free, C3 Avastin, and lung cancer re-staging.
      
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 59-year-old man had history of
      • Major depressive disorder with insomnia under well regular medications control was well
      • Past operation history of Right hip osteoarthritis, grade IV post total hip replacement on 2021/01/22 and Left hip severe osteonecrosis post total hip replacement on 2024/10/09.
      • Right upper lobe lung cancer adenocarcinoma with left neck level II lymph node metastasis T2aN3M0 Stage IIIB,EGFR: Exon 19(+).PDL1:>50%
    • Under the diagnosis of Right upper lobe lung cancer adenocarcinoma with left neck level II lymph node metastasis T2aN3M0 Stage IIIB, EGFR: Exon 19(+). PDL1: >50%. He was admission on 2025-02-11 for C1-3 Aminvantamab, C3 Avastin.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, TKI with Afatinib control lung cancer. A series of examination with normal ANC count.
    • Angiogenesis inhibitor with C3 Avastin 500mg self payment on 2025-03-13 plus C1-3 Amivantamab 350mg free on 2025-03-14.
    • There was no fever, no chills, no chest pain, no chest tightness, no short of breath, no dyspnea post chemotherapy, only mild paronychia over finger post TKI treatment.
    • Under his stable condition, he was discharge on 2025-03-15 and chest OPD follow up was recommend.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID 3D
• 2025-02-24 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Spiolto (tiotropium 2.5ug, olodaterol 2.5ug; per dose) 1puff BID INHL 28D
  • Broen-C enteric-coated tablet (bromelain 20000unit, L-cysteine 20mg) 1# TID 28D
  • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 28D
  • Fudecough (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# TID 28D
  • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 28D
  • Giotrif (afatinib 30mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-11-13 ~ 2024-11-19 POMR Chest Medicine Rao LunYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer adenocarcinoma with left neck level II lymph node metastasis T2aN3M0 Stage IIIB
    • Right pneumothorax post pig-tail insertion for air drainage on 11/15. Remove pig tail on 11/18
    • Right hip osteoarthritis, grade IV post total hip replacement on 2021/01/22
    • Left hip severe osteonecrosis post total hip replacement on 2024/10/09
    • Major depressive disorder
  • CC
    • Arrange chest CT biopsy for RUL tumor
      
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 59 y/o man had history of Major depressive disorder with insomnia under well regular medications control was well. Past operation history of Right hip osteoarthritis, grade IV post total hip replacement on 2021/01/22 and Left hip severe osteonecrosis post total hip replacement on 2024/10/09.
    • This time, he came to our OPD for help due to RUL tumor. Laboratory showed pending. Chest CT showed Right upper lobe lung cancer with mediastinal lymphadenopathy is favored.
    • Under the diagnosis of Right upper lobe lung cancer with mediastinal lymphadenopathy is favored, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 10D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-09
  • Surgery
    • Left THR
  • Finding
    • Left hip OA change with
      • Marginal osteophyte
      • Joint space narrowing
      • Cartilage erosion at weight bearing dome of acetabulum and femoral head
      • Femoral head flattening and deformity
    • Prosthesis: Osteonics
    • Acetabular cup: 52 mm, cementless, HA coating, 2 screws
    • Insert: PE, 10 degree
    • Head: 36 mm +0, metal, standard
    • Femoral stem: 8 #, cementless, HA coating
• 2021-01-22
  • Surgery
    • Right, THR
      
  • Finding
    • Right hip OA change with
      • Marginal osteophyte
      • Joint space narrowing
      • Cartilage erosion at weight bearing dome of acetabulum and femoral head
      • Femoral head flattening and deformity
    • Prosthesis: Osteonics
    • Acetabular cup: 52 mm, cementless, HA coating, 3 screws
    • Insert: PE, 10 degree
    • Head: 36 mm, ceramic, standard
    • Femoral stem: 8 #, cementless, HA coating
• 2019-02-03
  • Diagnosis
    • R’t foot 2-3th toe open fracture with tendon rupture
  • PCS code
    • 64090B
  • Finding
    • Two 2 cm deep L/Ws over dorsal aspect of right 2nd and 3rd toe, at the level of proximal phalangeal head, causing open fracture of proximal phalanx and complete tear of extensor tendons.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-14 - amivantamab 350mg NS 243mL 12hr (Rybrevant)
  • betamethasone 10mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 100mL
• 2025-03-13 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL (Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 100mL
• 2025-02-14 - amivantamab 350mg NS 243mL 12hr (Rybrevant)
  • betamethasone 10mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 100mL
• 2025-02-12 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL (Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 100mL
• 2024-12-16 - amivantamab 350mg NS 243mL 12hr (Rybrevant)
  • betamethasone 10mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 100mL
• 2024-12-11 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL (Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 100mL
• 2024-12-02 ~ undergoing - Giotrif (afatinib 30mg) 1# QDAC 28D

2025-03-19

[Subjective]

• Spoke with the patient’s wife.
  
• Reports that paronychia (ingrown nail infection) has not improved.
  
• Additionally, new skin lesions on the inner thigh have appeared.
  
• Concern for possible infection, recommended visiting infectious disease clinic or emergency department for further evaluation.

[Objective]

Current Medications (Requiring Skin Toxicity Consideration)

• Afatinib (Giotrif) 30mg QDAC – EGFR-TKI, associated with rash, xerosis, paronychia.
  
• Amivantamab (Rybrevant) 350mg IV (2025-03-14, 2025-02-14, 2024-12-16) – Known for rash, paronychia, and skin toxicity.
  
• Bevacizumab (Avastin) 500mg IV (2025-03-13, 2025-02-12, 2024-12-11) – Less common but can impair wound healing.

Recent Skin-Related Issues

• Paronychia (reported since prior TKI use).
  
• Inner thigh lesions (newly developed, etiology unclear).

Relevant Labs

• CBC (2025-03-13): Neutrophil-dominant WBC (79.8%), no severe leukopenia, suggesting ongoing inflammatory response.
  
• CEA (2025-02-12): Stable at 3.77 ng/mL, no indication of progressive disease-related skin involvement.

[Assessment]

• Paronychia (Persistent) & New Skin Lesions
  • Likely drug-induced skin toxicity from Afatinib or Amivantamab, both of which are associated with rash, paronychia, and xerosis.
    
  • Secondary infection cannot be ruled out, given persistent paronychia and new lesions.
    
  • Differential diagnosis: EGFR-TKI/Amivantamab-related rash, bacterial/fungal infection, or other dermatologic conditions.
• Risk of Infection & Immunosuppression
  • No severe neutropenia, but EGFR-TKI and monoclonal antibodies can impair skin barrier function, predisposing the patient to superinfection.
• Potential Need for Dose Adjustment
  • If Afatinib or Amivantamab is confirmed as the cause, dose reduction or temporary hold may be needed based on severity (e.g., persistent ≥ Grade 2 skin toxicity per CTCAE).

[Plan / Recommendation]

Immediate Actions

• Recommend infectious disease or emergency evaluation due to the increasing risk of infection.
  
• Obtain dermatology consult if infectious workup is negative.

Medication Adjustments

• Afatinib (Giotrif) Dose Consideration:
  • If ≥ Grade 2 skin toxicity (persistent, affecting QOL) → Reduce to 20mg or hold.
    
  • If infection confirmed, consider temporary discontinuation until resolved.
    
• Amivantamab (Rybrevant) Consideration:
  • Monitor for further skin toxicity (if progressive, dose delay or modification may be needed).

Supportive Care

• Topical steroids (if non-infectious) + topical antibiotics for secondary infection.
  
• Oral antihistamines or emollients for symptom relief.
  
• Wound care education: Keep affected areas clean and dry.

Follow-Up

• Monitor for worsening infection or systemic symptoms (fever, worsening pain, drainage).
  
• Reassess skin toxicity grading at next chest medicine follow-up.

700799352

250319

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 21) / 68 = 69.12%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR
• 2025-02-15 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Indeterminate axis
  • Cannot rule out Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-02-12 CT - abdomen
  • There is a soft tissue mass in left paraspinal retroperitoneal space (Srs:301 Img:58), 3.8 x 2.2 cm in size.
    • Local recurrent liposarcoma is highly suspected.
  • S/P left nephrectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
• 2024-08-27 CT - abdomen
  • Post-op and drainage tube in LUQ with fluid and air retention.
    
  • Diffuse ascites.
  • S/P left nephrectomy.
  • Left pleural effusion with basal lung collapse.
• 2024-08-20 Pathology - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Soft tissue, tumor close to lesser curvature of stomach, extensive tumor resection — myxoid lipoasarcoma, FNCLCC grade 2
    • Soft tissue, intraabdominal tumor, extensive tumor resection — myxoid lipoasarcoma
      
    • Pancreas, and soft tissue, retroperitoneal tumor, left, extensive tumor resection — myxoid lipoasarcoma
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: rT4bNx(if cM0); Stage IIIA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: extensive tumor resection
    • Specimen site: 1: tumor close to lesser curvature of stomach, 2: intraabdominal tumor, 3:retroperitoneal tumor, left
      
    • Specimen size:
      • tumor close to lesser curvature of stomach: 1 piece, 8.5x7x7cm
      • intraabdominal tumor: 1 piece, 11x7x4cm
      • retroperitoneal tumor, left: 1 piece, 12x11x7cm; pancreas:5x3x2.5 cm
    • Tumor size:
      • tumor close to lesser curvature of stomach: 8 cm
      • intraabdominal tumor: 11 cm
      • retroperitoneal tumor, left: 12 cm
    • Tumor description: relatively well circumscribed, yellow- browbish, myxoid to solid
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-3: tumor close to lesser curvature of stomach,B1-4: intraabdominal tumor,C1-5:pancreas and retroperitoneal tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology Type:
      • myxoid lipoasarcoma
    • Histology Grade:
      • FNCLCC histological grade 2 (tumor differentiation score=2, mitotic score=1, tumor necrosis score=1; total score=4)
    • Resection Margins:
      • tumor close to lesser curvature of stomach: negative, Closest margin (≤1 mm from closest margin)
      • intraabdominal tumor: positive
        
      • retroperitoneal tumor, left: positive
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Absent
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Absent
      
    • Tumor Necrosis: Present (< 50%)
    • Mitotic count / 10 hpf : < 10 / 10 hpf
    • Lymph Node metastasis: not included
    • Immunohistochemical stains: MDM2 (focal+), CDK4 (+), CD34 (-),CD117 (-), p53: aberrant (complete absence staining), S100(focal+, <5%)
• 2024-08-13 CXR
  • Presence of scoliosis of the T-spine.
• 2024-08-13 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 53 * 29 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 5.7 mm ,
        
      • Endometrial polyp: 10 * 6 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
      • LOV:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other:
      • Bilateral adnexae: free
      • endometrial (+fluid)
  • IMP: R/O Endometrial polyp
• 2024-08-06 CT - abdomen
  • There are fatty content tumors, 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, r/o recurrent liposarcoma.
  • Presence of gallbladder stone.
• 2024-01-23 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Presence of scoliosis of the lumbar spine.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-07-07 CT - abdomen gastric filling with water
  • History: 20050622 CT: huge retroperitoenal tumor, R/O liposarcoma.
  • IMP:
    • S/P left nephrectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-07-07 Sonography - abdomen
  • Imp: S/P left nephrectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
• 2023-04-14 CT - abdomen
  • IMP:
    • S/P left nephrectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-02-03 Pathology - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Labeled as “left retroperitoneum”, resection — Myxoid liposarcoma, FNCLCC histological grade 2, pT4 pN0 (if cM0); pStage: IIIB. IHC stains: CDK4 (+), MDM-2 (focal +), S-100 protein (equivocal), CD34 (-), Ki-67: 30%
    • Labeled as “en block left adrenal gland, left kidney, distal pancreas with splenectomy, paraortic LN resection” — tumor encasing peri-organ adipose tissue without invasion.
    • Para-arotic lymph node, resection — Lipoasarcoma encasing lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are free (0/6).
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular myxoid tissue measuring 38 x 25 x 15 cm. The cut surfaces show myxoid appearance and small focal necrosis. The left kidney measuring 15 x 10 x 5 cm, adrenal gland measuring 5 x 3.5 x 0.8 cm, spleen measuring 12.5 x 9 x 3 cm, an didstal pancreas measuring 5 x 3 x 2 cm are encased by tumor without organ invasion. The tumor is 0.1 cm from unspecified surface margin. Representative for section(s) in the following cassette(s): A1-2: tumor surface; A3-4: tumor with left kidney; A5: kidney; A6: tumor with left adrenal gland; A7: main tumor; A8: spleen.
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 3.5 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm. All for section(s) in 4 cassette(s): B1-4.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections show myxoid liposarcoma, FNCLCC histological grade 2 (differentiation score=2, mitotic score=1, necrosis score=1, total score=4) , pT4 pN0 (if cM0); pStage: IIIB. Tumor infiltrates peri-organ adipose tissue of kidney, adrneal, spleen without invasion of the organs. The tumor is 0.1 cm from unspecified surface margin.
    • Section of the tissue labeled as “Para-aortic lymph node” show tumor infiltrating peri-lymph node adipose tissue. Lymph nodes are free (0/6).
• 2023-01-16 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta
  • Small Lt pleural effusion
  • Consolidation and volume reduce over Lt lower lung zone
  • Mild dextroscoliosis of the T-spine

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-18 ProgressNote Liu ShangMing
  • Abdominal distension has reduced by 20%. Yesterday, the patient took both traditional Chinese medicine and Western stool softeners, resulting in smooth bowel movements.
    
  • Chief Complaint: After completing chemotherapy at this hospital and being discharged on 2025/03/12, the patient began experiencing generalized fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
• 2025-03-07 ~ 2025-03-12 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent liposarcoma 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection on 2024/08/19, post chemotherapy Ifosfamide + Doxorubicin regimen: Ifosfamide + Doxorubicin C1D1-5 (Mesna 1400mg before Ifosfamide, Ifosfamide 2000 mg/m2 (D1-D5), Doxorubicin 20 mg/m2 (D1-D3), Mesna 400 mg post Ifosfamide 4 hours and 8 hours) since 2025/03/07
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B
  • CC
    • For frist chemotherapy   - Present illness history 
      
    • This 68 year-old woman has had 1) liposarcoma s/p 18 years ago, was admitted due to recurrence liposarcoma for surgery. 2) Recurrent liposarcoma with left adrenal and renal invasion and distal pancreas and spleen encasement, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcom resection with en block left adrenal gland, left kidney, distal pancreas with splenectomy and paraortic lymph node resection on 2023/02/02. 3) Recurrent liposarcoma 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection on 2024/08/19.
    • The illness started on 2024/08, she presenting with left lower quardant pain and frequent constipation in recent 1 month. The CT of abdomen showed there are fatty content tumors, 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, r/o recurrent liposarcoma on 2024/08/06. She underwent left retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection on 2024/08/19. The pathology (S2024-17199) showed: 1. Soft tissue, tumor close to lesser curvature of stomach, extensive tumor resection — myxoid lipoasarcoma, FNCLCC grade 2; 2. Soft tissue, intraabdominal tumor, extensive tumor resection — myxoid lipoasarcoma; 3. Pancreas, and soft tissue, retroperitoneal tumor, left, extensive tumor resection — myxoid lipoasarcoma; AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: rT4bNx(if cM0); Stage IIIA.
    • Afer surgery, she received RT at the recurrent tumor bed and peripheral involved area.
    • After that, she visited oncology OPD for further management, under impression of  Recurrent liposarcoma 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection on 2024/08/19, she was admitted for chemotherapy.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, cardiac echo was arranged for Doxorubicin.
    • The cardiac echo showed LVEF:69%, 1.Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion; 2. Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction; 3. Mild MR, TR.
    • The patient received chemotherapy with Ifosfamide + Doxorubicin regimen: Ifosfamide + Doxorubicin C1D1-5 (Mesna 1400mg before Ifosfamide, Ifosfamide 2000 mg/m2 (D1-D5), Doxorubicin 20 mg/m2 (D1-D3), Mesna 400 mg post Ifosfamide 4 hours and 8 hours) on 2025/03/07.
    • During chemotherapy, the patient has no allergies. General edema and poor intake were noted during chemotherapy.
    • The patient’s clinical condition in stable status, she was discharged on 2025/03/12.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Pilian (cyproheptadine 4mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2025-02-15 ~ 2025-02-18 POMR Infectious Disease Yang QinHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pneumonia over right middle lobe, community-acquired
    • Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck
    • Toxicoderma
    • Recurrent liposarcoma 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection on 2024/08/19
    • Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
  • CC
    • Patient presented with generalized wheal and a fever up to 39°C.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 68-year-old female with underlying disease of Myxoid liposarcoma, FNCLCC grade 2, of the left retroperitoneal area, post-operation, with local recurrence, post-operation, stage rT4bNx(cM0); Stage IIIA
    • The patient presented with generalized wheal and a fever up to 39°C. She initially developed a rash on 2025/02/11 and visited Hsinchu Biomedical Clinic on 2025/02/14, where the patient was informed of right neck lymphadenitis and a suspected allergic reaction to amoxicillin. Afterwards, fever developed, prompting visit to our emergent department.
    • At ED, her vital sign showed Blood Pressure: 92/57 mmHg, Heart Rate: 125 bpm, Temperature: 38.4°C, Respiratory Rate: 22 breaths/min. Physical Examination found Right neck lymphadenopathy and skin generalized wheal. Lab tests showed Hgb: 12.4 g/dL, WBC: 9.11 x 10^3/uL, BUN: 18 mg/dL, Creatinine: 0.85 mg/dL, CRP: 5.2 mg/dL. Urinalysis revealed no specific finding.
    • Under the impression of fever and suspect allergic reaction to amoxicillin, the patient was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, antibiotic with Cefoxitin IVD then switch to Avelox IVD for fever and suspect RML pneumonia.
    • Anti-histamin po for skin rash. Dermalogist was consutled for evaluation, under the impression of Toxicoderma, who suggested added Compesolon po and oral anti-histamin treatment.
    • The patient skin tich and rash was more improving, without newly rash noted. Check urine streptotoccus pneumonia antigen and mycoplasm for pneumonia study, urine antigen showed negative result, smooth respiration and no cough or dyspnea druing hospitalization, she can be discharged on 2025-02-18.
    • Take oral antibiotic Avelox back home, INF OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Avelox FC (moxifloxacin 400mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ8H 7D if BT > 38’C
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# BID 3D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT
• 2024-08-18 ~ 2024-09-06 POMR Hemato-Oncology Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent liposarcoma 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection on 2024/08/19.
    • Post operation with complication of pancreatic leakage, status post debridement of distal pancreas stump and repair on 2024/08/28.
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Recurrent liposarcoma noted during OPD follow up.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 65-year-old female with history of: 1) liposarcoma s/p 18 years ago, was admitted due to recurrence liposarcoma for surgery. 2) Recurrent liposarcoma with left adrenal and renal invasion and distal pancreas and spleen encasement, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcom resection with en block left adrenal gland, left kidney, distal pancreas with splenectomy and paraortic lymph node resection on 2023/02/02.
    • Accorading to patient herself, she was diagnosed with recurrence liposarcoma under regular follow up at HsinChu NTUH and received left retroperitoneal liposarcom resection with en block left adrenal gland, left kidney, distal pancreas with splenectomy and paraortic lymph node resection on 2023/02/02.
    • She stated left lower quardant pain and frequent constipation in recent 1 month.
    • Abomnial CT indicate 6.3cm in upper abdomen and 9.7cm in left retroperitoneum, r/o recurrent liposarcoma.Due to recurrent liposarcoma with mass effect, she is now admitted for preoperative and surgical treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • She underwent retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection with en block distal pancreatectomy and partial diaphragmatectomy on 2024/08/19. After operation, she try to introduced soft diet with step by step then can tolerate well for semi-liquid dier. However, server abdomen pain and JP drainage turbid ascites was noted since 2024/08/27 midnight. BP drop with dizzness and cold sewating was also noted. Recheck lab data revealed WBC: 12570/ul. Then we check ascites culture and digestive anzymes revealed pancreatic juice leakage (Amylase:1990 / lipase:823) noted. Then we kept NPO support, but the symptom still persisted.
    • Abdomen CT was performed and showed post-op and drainage tube in LUQ with fluid and air retention. Diffuse ascites. Under impressed of intraabdomen leakage, she underwent emergency operation with laparotomy, then revealed dital stump of pancreas necrosis. Debride distal pancreas stump and repair was done smoothly on 2024/08/28. After secend operation, we kept NPO and nutrition support care with PPN. After well flatus passage, we try to oral inake with step by step and was tolerance well for semi-liquid diet. Recheck ascites drainage (No.2) Amylase and lipase still showed pancreatic leakage noted.
    • We keep under antibiotic treatment. Bowel, urinary, and pulmonary functions were normal, and wound pain was tolerable. The abdominal wound was clear, and the JP tube (No.1) was smoothly removed on 2024/09/05. With improved general condition, she was discharged today, and an outpatient department (OPD) follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Dulcolax EC (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# PRNQN 7D
• 2023-01-27 ~ 2023-02-13 POMR Hemato-Oncology Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge disgnosis
    • Recurrent liposarcoma with left adrenal and renal invasion and distal pancreas and spleen encasement, rpT4N0(cM0) stage IIIB status post left retroperitoneal liposarcom resection with en block left adrenal gland , left kidney, distal pancreas with splenectomy and paraortic lymph node resection on 2023/02/02
  • CC
    • She was admitted for preoperative and surgical treatment.
  • Present illness history
    • This 65-year-old female with history of liposarcoma s/p 18 years ago, was admitted due to recurrence liposarcoma for surgery.
    • Accorading to patient herself, she was diagnosed with recurrence liposarcoma under regular follow up at HsinChu NTUH and has just been discharged from our hospital on 2023/01/20 due to she suffered from poor appetite, nausea and vomiting after eating meals and body weight loss of 4kg (55 -> 51) in one month. During then, nutrition support was prescribed. At triage, vital signs were stable without fever. Physical exam showed distended abdomen. No rebounding pain, no muscle guarding, no Murphy’s sign.
    • Under the impression of recurrence liposarcoma, she was admitted for preoperative and surgical treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we consulted the Anesthesiology to set the right Internal jugular vein catheter which was used to TPN for nutrition supported at first. However, the patient was fever up to 38.1’C with fatigue on 2023/01/31, the CVC was removed at the same day.
    • We transferred TPN to PPN and encourage to increase oral intake. She did not have any infection signs of respiratory, GI, urination or local finding. We had rechecked lab data, CxR and pending culture for fever survey. The lab data showed CRP elevation without WBC elevation, and urine analysis was negative finding. CxR showed Normal appearance of trachea and bil. main bronchus and Left pleural effusion. We used empirical antibiotics with Cravit 750mg QD IVD since 2023/01/30, and switched to Brosym 4gm Q12H IVD on 2023/02/01. The patient did not fever again or infection signs finding, so we arranged left retroperitonium tumor excision on 2023/02/02.
    • She underwent Left retroperitonium tumor excision for recurrent liposarcoma with left adrenal,renal invasion and distal pancreas and spleen encasement and paraortic LN resection for huge left retroperitoneal recurrent liposarcoma with left adrenal and renal invasion and distal pancreas and spleen encasement on 2023/02/02. Post-operation, she was transferred to SICU for post-op intensive care.
    • During SICU, antibiotic with Brosym (since 2023/02/01) and SABS (2023/02/02) were for inefction control.
    • PPI for prevention stress ulcer.
    • On TPN for nutrition support.
    • Blood transfusion for anemia and dehydression supply.
    • Extubation under weaning profile was well on 2023/02/03. Now, oxygenation with nasal cannula support.
    • Today, under hemodynamic stable, she will be transfer to ward for further care.
    • Due to the condition stable, she was transferred to general ward on 2023/02/04.
    • She could try liquid diet well and soft diet well step by step, and her PPN was DC on 2023/02/08.
    • Prophylactic antibiotic with Metronidazole was given, and empirical antibiotics with Brosym persisted due to WBC elevation. The pain control was maintained.
    • Foley tube was removal on 2023/02/06, and she could be self urination smooth. The JP ball were removal on 2023/02/10 and 2023/02/13. The surgery wound mild oozing discharge, and wound education was performed.
    • Her condition remained stable, and the patient was discharged on 2023/02/13 and OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D
    • Mopride (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Algitab (alginic acid, MgCO3, Al(OH)3; 200mg) 1# TID 5D
    • spironolactone 25mg 1# BID 5D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 0.5# HS 5D
• 2023-01-18 MultiTeam - Social Services
  • Consultation Date: 2023-01-16
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Other: Inpatient with Brief Health Rating Scale (BSRS) ≥ 10
    
  • Status: Case Not Opened
    
  • Reason for Case Not Being Opened (discussion on 2023-01-17 with patient and her spouse):
    
  • Family Situation:
    • The 65-year-old patient is married with three children. Previously worked in education and is now retired. The patient lives in Hsinchu with her spouse, who is providing companionship during hospitalization.
      
    • The three children are all married. One child resides in Taichung, while the other two live near the patient’s home.
      
  • Assessment and Intervention:
    • Ward visit:
      • The patient reported loss of appetite and constipation due to tumor compression.
        
      • Additionally, she has long-standing sleep disturbances and has been taking sleep medication regularly during outpatient follow-ups.
        
      • The patient stated that her mood and sleep are affected primarily by physical discomfort but can self-regulate.
        
      • The family provides companionship and support.
        
      • The social worker acknowledged the patient’s anxiety and low mood and provided emotional support.
        
    • Discussion Outcome:
      • The patient’s mood is primarily impacted by physical discomfort, with the main concerns being constipation and poor appetite.
        
      • The medical team is advised to monitor these symptoms.
        
      • No further social work intervention required at this time.
        
  • Response by: Luo YuQuan
    
  • Response Date: 2023-01-17
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2023-01-18 07:56 Zhou YiRu: Acknowledged.
• 2023-01-16 ~ 2023-01-20 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
  • CC
    • Poor appetite and left upper abdomen fullness for one month
  • Present illness history
    • This 65-year-old female patient has no systemic disease. She was diagnosed with liposarcoma 18 years ago and received surgical resection. The later follow up showed no recurrence. However, she suffered from poor appetite and nausea and vomiting after eating meals. There was also left upper abdomen fullness and decreased body weight of 4kg (55 -> 51) in one month.
    • Abdominal CT done at HsinChu NTUH showed recurrence of liposarcoma in the peritoneal cavity. Surgery was scheduled in early Febrary but the patient had limited intake in recent days and therefore came to ER for help.
    • She was then admitted for TPN support before the surgery.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we inserted central vein catheter and gave TPN support. The patient could still tolerate oral diet and stool passage was normal.
    • After nutrition support for five days, the patient wanted to go home for Chinese New Year. Therefore she was discharged on 2023/01/20 and admission for nutrition support will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if pain
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Mopride (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-18 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • For Insomnia and anxiety
  • A
    • Psychiatric impression:
      • adjustment insomnia
    • Clinical course:
      • This is a 68 y/o female, admitted for recurrent liposarcoma, chemotherapy. We were consulted for insomnia and anxiety.
      • History: visited psychiatric deparment since 20+ yrs ago, initially refered from CV, due to insomnia around menopause associated with palpitation, hot flushing. The patient previously sought medical care at Hsinchu Branch of the National Taiwan University Hospital and initially tried various sleep medications and antidepressants (escitalopram). In recent years, she has primarily used Eurodin for sleep aid, with acceptable effectiveness. The patient reported being able to self-regulate emotions without significant distress and having a generally adequate appetite.
      • MSE: lying in the bed, conscious clear, distressful looking, polite attitude, tired and fatigue, apathetic affect and mild anxious mood. Long-term insomnia with medication use. Report of poor night sleep yesterday. In the first few days this hospitalization, sleep quality was good. However, last night, due to a noisy environment, the patient did not sleep well and felt fatigued today. Occasionally, pain affects sleep and mood. She has beed really careful on using sleeping aid and psychiatric problem, considering she is troubled by consitipation problem.
      • 2025/3/16 WBC:1290/uL, Hb:10.4 g/dL
    • Suggestion:
      • Provide psychiatric interview, emotional cathrasis and support.
      • Please stablize medical condition and adequate pain control as your expertise
      • Eurodin (2mg) 1# HS for insomnia, and additional lorazepam (0.5mg) 1# PRN use if still unable to sleep (Discussed with the patient: Due to the unstable hospital environment, if sleep remains insufficient, short-term use of sleep medication can be considered as needed.)
      • Please feel free to contact us if needed.
• 2025-02-17 Dermatology
  • Q
    • Urticaria
    • Under the impression of fever and suspect allergic reaction to amoxicillin, the patient was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • This patient suffered from generalized erytheamtous papues-plaques on trunk and 4 limbs for wks.
    • Imp: Toxicoderma
    • Suggestion:
      • Please CBC/DC, ANA, TSH, IgE
      • Predinisolon 1 / Bid
      • Zadtien 1/Bid
      • Topsym cream * 4 tubes/bid

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-28
  • Surgery
    • debride distal pancreas stump and repair wthe stump with 3-0 prolene
    • drainage apply around the stumpr area
  • Finding
    • moderated adhesion with 100 cm turbid ascite
    • dital stump of pancreas necrosis
• 2024-08-19
  • Surgery
    • retroperitoneal liposarcoma resection with en block distal pancreatectomy and partial diaphragmatectomy
    • lesser sac liposarcoma resection
    • intraabdominal liposarcom resection
  • Finding
    • an 9 x 9 x 5 cm liodarcoma at lesser curvature
    • 12x 11 x 3cm liposarcoma at greater curvature of stomach
    • an 13 x 10.5 x 4cm with left diaphragm and distal pancreas invasion
• 2023-02-02
  • Surgery
    • left retroperitoneal liposarcom resection with en block left adrenal gland , left kidney, distal pancreas with splenectomy
    • paraortic LN resection
  • Finding
    • huge left retroperitoneal recurrent liposarcoma with left adrenal and renal invasion and distal pancreas and spleen encasement
    • paraaortic LN+
• 2023-02-02
  • Surgery
    • Left DBJ insertion and left radical nephrectomy
  • Finding
    • Smooth urinary bladder mucosa
    • Bilateral noral appearance of ureteral orifices with clear efflux
    • Left 6 Fr. 24 cm DBJ was inserted
    • Severe adhesion from recurrent liposarcoma to the left kidney which cannot be dissected free –> radical nephrectomy.
    • Pedicle: 1A1V

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-12-11 ~ 2025-01-15 - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the recurrent tumor bed and peripheral involved area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-07 - mesna 1400mg D1 + mesna 400mg D2-5 + ifosfamide 2000mg/m2 2700mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-5 + mesna 400mg D1-5 (4hr after Holoxan) + mesna 400mg D1-5 (8hr after Holoxan) + doxorubicin 20mg/m2 25mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-5

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2025-03-19

Bedside Visit: 2025-03-19, at approximately 11:50

Patient Status:

• The patient and her husband were seated by the window on a bench.
  
• The patient was alert and oriented.

Assessment:

• Appetite and Sleep Quality:
  • The patient reported no issues with appetite recently.
    
  • However, despite taking psychiatric-prescribed sleep medication last night, she was unable to sleep well due to noise from another patient talking late into the night.
    
  • When asked whether she would like to try using earplugs to block out noise, she stated that she had tried them before without success.
• Post-Chemotherapy Side Effects:
  • Severe dizziness and nausea that occurred after the previous chemotherapy have gradually improved.
    
  • The patient is currently taking metoclopramide before meals to manage symptoms.
• Abdominal Distension and Constipation:
  • The patient reported improvement in symptoms after taking traditional Chinese medicine.
    
  • She self-adjusts the dosage to avoid diarrhea.

Additional Notes:

• During the visit, the nurse practitioner informed the patient that due to low white blood cell levels, she is not yet eligible for discharge.
  
• After the nurse practitioner left, I reiterated the importance of infection prevention.
• As I learned that the patient is a Buddhist, I provided booklets on chanting the Buddha’s name and the Heart Sutra to help bring peace of mind.

[Updated Insights]

Since the last review on 2025-03-10, the patient’s condition has evolved with notable hematologic changes, chemotherapy-related complications, and ongoing management of recurrent myxoid liposarcoma.

Problem 1. Severe Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression (Neutropenia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • Severe leukopenia and agranulocytosis
    • WBC 0.64 ×10³/uL (2025-03-19), ↓ from 1.29 ×10³/uL (2025-03-16) and 1.71 ×10³/uL (2025-03-15)
      
    • Absolute neutropenia (ANC 0.0%) (2025-03-19), ↓ from 45.2% (2025-03-16) and 56.7% (2025-03-15)
      
    • Predominantly lymphocytes (54.1%) and monocytes (40.5%) (2025-03-19)
      
  • Progressive anemia
    • Hgb 8.6 g/dL (2025-03-19), ↓ from 10.4 g/dL (2025-03-16) and 10.6 g/dL (2025-03-15)
      
  • Thrombocytopenia
    • PLT 66 ×10³/uL (2025-03-19), ↓ from 110 ×10³/uL (2025-03-16) and 127 ×10³/uL (2025-03-15)
      
  • Bone marrow suppression due to recent chemotherapy (2025-03-07):
    • Ifosfamide 2000 mg/m² (Day 1-5)
      
    • Doxorubicin 20 mg/m² (Day 1-3)
      
    • Supportive therapy with Granocyte (lenograstim) initiated on 2025-03-19
• Assessment
  • The current presentation is consistent with Grade 4 neutropenia, likely secondary to ifosfamide and doxorubicin-induced bone marrow suppression.
    
  • Severe neutropenia (ANC 0.0%) poses a high risk for febrile neutropenia (FN) and opportunistic infections.
    
  • Rapid decline in Hgb and PLT raises concerns for potential bleeding risk and need for transfusion.
    
  • Lenograstim (Granocyte) was started appropriately, but its response should be closely monitored.
• Recommendation
  • Strict infection control measures:
    • Neutropenic precautions (hand hygiene, mask use, reverse isolation).
      
    • Daily temperature monitoring for febrile neutropenia.
      
  • Hematologic support:
    • Continue Granocyte (lenograstim) until ANC recovery.
      
    • Consider transfusion if Hgb <7 g/dL or symptomatic anemia.
      
    • Consider platelet transfusion if PLT <50 ×10³/uL with bleeding risk.
      
  • Close CBC monitoring (every 24-48 hours) until bone marrow recovery.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-Associated Gastrointestinal Toxicity (Nausea, Constipation, Abdominal Distension)

• Objective
  • Post-chemotherapy nausea improved with metoclopramide (Promeran) (2025-03-15 prescription).
    
  • Abdominal distension and constipation improved with traditional Chinese medicine (2025-03-19 bedside visit).
    
  • Patient is self-adjusting the dosage to prevent diarrhea.
• Assessment
  • Ifosfamide and doxorubicin commonly cause delayed nausea and dysmotility.
    
  • Management with metoclopramide appears effective.
    
  • Patient’s approach to constipation control needs monitoring to prevent complications.
• Recommendation
  • Continue metoclopramide before meals to prevent nausea.
    
  • Monitor bowel function to avoid overtreatment leading to diarrhea.
    
  • Encourage adequate hydration and dietary fiber intake.

Problem 3. Cardiorenal Function Monitoring Post-Chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Renal function fluctuated over the past few days:
    • Cr 0.75 mg/dL (2025-03-19), improving from 1.22 mg/dL (2025-03-16) and 1.28 mg/dL (2025-03-15).
      
    • eGFR 81.68 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-19), improved from 46.59 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-16).
      
  • hs-Troponin I 2.8 pg/mL (2025-03-15)
    
  • BP stable (ranging 98/56 to 111/74 mmHg) with no symptomatic hypotension (2025-03-19 vital signs).
• Assessment
  • Renal function improved after transient AKI, likely chemotherapy-induced.
    
  • hs-Troponin elevation is mild but should be monitored due to cumulative doxorubicin exposure.
    
  • BP and hemodynamic stability suggest no urgent cardiovascular event.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor renal function every 48 hours until stabilization.
    
  • Repeat hs-Troponin and ECG if cardiac symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea) develop.
    
  • Encourage hydration to prevent further nephrotoxicity.

Problem 4. Insomnia and Psychological Well-Being

• Objective
  • Persistent insomnia despite psychiatric intervention (2025-03-18 Psychosomatic Medicine consult).
    
  • Long-standing history of insomnia, previously managed with Eurodin (estazolam).
    
  • Recent sleep disturbance due to hospital noise (2025-03-19 bedside visit).
    
  • Mild distress and anxiety noted.
    
  • Eurodin (estazolam) and lorazepam were prescribed for sleep support (2025-03-18 medication list).
• Assessment
  • The insomnia is multifactorial, involving hospital environment, chemotherapy side effects, and underlying psychiatric history.
    
  • Psychiatric management is appropriate, but noise remains a major issue.
    
  • Fatigue and emotional distress are present but manageable.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain current Eurodin (estazolam) and lorazepam regimen.
    
  • Encourage use of relaxation techniques or alternative coping strategies (e.g., guided meditation, music therapy).
    
  • Reassess psychiatric needs during outpatient follow-up.

Problem 5. Monitoring for Tumor Progression and Chemotherapy Response

• Objective
  • Recent chemotherapy (2025-03-07) targeting recurrent myxoid liposarcoma.
    
  • Last imaging (CT 2025-02-12) showed a 3.8 × 2.2 cm left paraspinal retroperitoneal mass.
    
  • 4500cGy/25 fractions of radiotherapy completed (2025-01-15).
    
  • No new symptoms suggesting progression (pain, obstruction, rapid weight loss).
• Assessment
  • No update clinical signs of tumor progression.
    
  • Effectiveness of chemotherapy requires follow-up imaging.
• Recommendation
  • Schedule follow-up CT/MRI in 6-8 weeks (late April to early May 2025).
    
  • Monitor tumor markers (if available) to assess response.

Conclusion

• The patient is experiencing severe chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, requiring urgent infection prevention and hematologic support. Neutropenia (ANC 0.0%) poses a high risk, and Granocyte (lenograstim) was appropriately initiated. Renal function is improving, and cardiac biomarkers remain stable but require monitoring. Gastrointestinal symptoms are controlled, but insomnia remains an issue due to hospital noise. Ongoing chemotherapy monitoring and response evaluation are crucial in the coming weeks.

2025-03-10

Patient Evaluation

• The patient is a 68-year-old female with recurrent myxoid liposarcoma, FNCLCC grade 2, status post multiple extensive tumor resections. She has a history of left retroperitoneal liposarcoma, FNCLCC grade 2, rT4bNx(cM0) Stage IIIA, status post multiple operations including left nephrectomy, splenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, and para-aortic lymph node resection (2023-02-02, 2024-08-19). Recent imaging (CT 2025-02-12) suggests local recurrence (3.8 x 2.2 cm) in the left paraspinal retroperitoneal space.
• She recently received chemotherapy (2025-03-07) with ifosfamide and doxorubicin, requiring mesna for uroprotection. Recent hospitalization (2025-02-15 to 2025-02-18) was due to community-acquired pneumonia (RML), acute lymphadenitis, and toxicoderma. She was treated with Avelox (moxifloxacin) and prednisolone and discharged with oral antibiotics.
• Organ function remains preserved with stable renal (eGFR 72.66 mL/min/1.73m², Cr 0.83 mg/dL, BUN 20 mg/dL, 2025-03-07) and hepatic function (AST 20 U/L, ALT 21 U/L, TBil 0.80 mg/dL, 2025-03-07). Hematologically, she has mild anemia (Hgb 10.6 g/dL, 2025-03-07), but thrombocytes and leukocytes are within range.
• Cardiac function is preserved (LVEF 69%, 2025-03-07). However, an ECG (2025-02-15) suggests an indeterminate axis and possible prior anteroseptal infarct.
• Current medications include Baraclude (entecavir), MgO (magnesium oxide), Through (sennoside), Pilian (cyproheptadine), and Xyzal (levocetirizine).

Problem 1. Recurrent Myxoid Liposarcoma (Left Retroperitoneal)

• Objective
  • Primary tumor: Myxoid liposarcoma, FNCLCC Grade 2, first diagnosed 18 years ago, with recurrence requiring multiple resections (2023-02-02, 2024-08-19).
  • Recent recurrence (CT 2025-02-12):
    • 3.8 x 2.2 cm mass in the left paraspinal retroperitoneal space.
    • Highly suspicious for local recurrence.
  • Pathology (2024-08-20):
    • Positive resection margins in intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal tumors.
    • Immunohistochemistry: MDM2 (focal+), CDK4 (+), p53 aberrant (loss of staining).
  • Chemotherapy (2025-03-07):
    • Ifosfamide 2000 mg/m² + doxorubicin 20 mg/m² (Day 1-5)
    • Mesna uroprotection for hemorrhagic cystitis prevention.
• Assessment
  • The new retroperitoneal mass (CT 2025-02-12) suggests local recurrence. Given the positive resection margins (2024-08-20), this is not unexpected.
  • Ifosfamide + doxorubicin + mesna (AIM regimen) is NCCN Category 1 for advanced/metastatic soft tissue sarcoma.
  • No evidence of hematologic or renal toxicity from chemotherapy so far.
  • LVEF (69%, 2025-03-07) is preserved, but ECG (2025-02-15) suggests possible prior ischemic event, which is relevant given doxorubicin’s cardiotoxicity.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor treatment response: MRI or CT every 8-12 weeks to assess tumor response.
  • Monitor for ifosfamide toxicity:
    • Neurotoxicity (encephalopathy) → Assess for cognitive/motor changes.
      
    • Nephrotoxicity → Check BUN, creatinine, eGFR regularly.
      
    • Hemorrhagic cystitis → Monitor for hematuria, dysuria.
  • Cardiac monitoring:
    • Echocardiography every 3 months (due to cumulative doxorubicin dose).
      
    • Consider troponin/BNP for early cardiotoxicity detection.
  • Local treatment:
    • If tumor progression occurs despite chemotherapy, surgical resection or radiation therapy may be considered.

Problem 2. Post-Chemotherapy Hematologic and Organ Function Monitoring

• Objective
  • Mild anemia (Hgb 10.6 g/dL, 2025-03-07), down from 11.9 g/dL (2025-02-18).
  • Stable WBC (5.44 ×10³/uL, 2025-03-07), PLT (232 ×10³/uL, 2025-03-07).
  • Renal function stable (eGFR 72.66 mL/min/1.73m², Cr 0.83 mg/dL, 2025-03-07).
  • Hepatic function stable (AST 20 U/L, ALT 21 U/L, TBil 0.80 mg/dL, 2025-03-07).
• Assessment
  • Mild chemotherapy-induced anemia, likely from bone marrow suppression.
  • Ifosfamide can cause renal toxicity, but renal function is stable.
  • No evidence of hepatic impairment or severe myelosuppression.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC every 1-2 weeks for worsening cytopenia.
  • Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if Hgb <10 g/dL, per NCCN guidelines.
  • Continue hydration to reduce renal toxicity risk from ifosfamide.
  • Monitor LDH levels (if rising, may indicate tumor burden increase or hemolysis).

Problem 3. Cardiovascular Status and Chemotherapy Risk

• Objective
  • ECG (2025-02-15):
    • Normal sinus rhythm
      
    • Indeterminate axis
      
    • Cannot rule out anteroseptal infarct (age undetermined)
      
  • Echocardiography (2025-03-07):
    • LVEF 69% (preserved function).
    • Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction.
    • Mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.
• Assessment
  • Doxorubicin is cardiotoxic, and prior ischemic changes (ECG 2025-02-15) warrant caution.
  • Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction may be age-related or chemotherapy-related.
  • LVEF is preserved, which supports continued chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor cardiac function:
    • Repeat echocardiography every 3 months.
    • Consider NT-proBNP or troponin testing.
  • Reduce cardiovascular risk:
    • Control hypertension, lipids, and glucose if needed.
    • Encourage moderate exercise and avoid excessive salt intake.

Problem 4. Recent Infection: Pneumonia and Toxicoderma (not posted)

• Objective
  • Admitted (2025-02-15 to 2025-02-18) for:
    • Right middle lobe pneumonia.
    • Acute lymphadenitis (face, head, neck).
    • Toxicoderma (drug-induced skin reaction, likely from amoxicillin).
  • Treatment:
    • Avelox (moxifloxacin) IVD, then oral.
    • Compesolon (prednisolone) + antihistamines for toxicoderma.
  • Discharged with improving symptoms.
• Assessment
  • Pneumonia was successfully treated with Avelox (moxifloxacin).
  • Toxicoderma resolved after prednisolone + antihistamines.
  • No residual lymphadenopathy or recurrent fever reported.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for recurrent infections, given chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.
  • Consider pneumococcal and influenza vaccination if not done.
  • Avoid amoxicillin and β-lactam antibiotics due to prior suspected allergy.

Conclusion

• The patient is undergoing systemic chemotherapy for recurrent myxoid liposarcoma. Treatment response needs close monitoring, and cardiac risk is a concern due to doxorubicin. Organ function remains stable, but hematologic trends need ongoing evaluation. Recent pneumonia and toxicoderma were successfully treated.

701032519

250319

{marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma)}

[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2022-01-11 Whole body PET scan
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in bilateral lung fields. Residual lymphoma should be considered. However, in comparison with the previous study on 2021/08/19, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral lung fields are either less evident or disappeared.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2022-01-04 CT - Lung/Mediastinum/Pleura
  • post op change in LUL
  • regression nodular lesions of both lungs as compared with CT on 2021/8/18.
• 2021-08-20 Pathology
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy - Negative for malignancy
    
  • Microscopically, it shows 15% of cellularity, prsence of trilineage cellular component and some megakaryocytes.
  • IHC: CD20(-), CD34(-), CD117(-), CD3(-), CD138(-), MPO(+), CD71(+).
• 2021-08-19 Whole body PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in bilateral lung fields, compatible with lymphoma.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?).
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the left neck muscle, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2021-08-18 CT - ABD - whole abdomen, pelvis
  • Lymphoma s/p treatment show partial response.
• 2021-07-26 Pathology
  • Lung, right upper lobe, CT-guide biopsy - Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of MALT type with amyloidosis
  • The immunohistochemical analysis shows that these cells are positive for CD20, bcl-2, and CD43, and negative for CD3, BCL6, and CD23. CD138 highlights increased plasma cells, but kappa and lambda are inconclusive. CD68 is positive for the foreign-body giant cells. CK highlights lymphoepithelial lesions.
    
  • Taken together, extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of MALT type with amyloidosis is considered.
• 2020-10-13 Pathology
  • Lung, RUL, CT-guide biopsy - interstitial fibrosis and lymphoplasma cells infiltration
    
  • The immunohistochemical stains of CD3, CD20, CD138, and Ki-67 show mixed lymphoid and plasma cells population with lymphoid follicles.
  • The immunohistochemical stain of CK reveals no invasive tumor. No amyloid deposition is seen.

[surgical operation]

• 2019-12-30
  • Diagnosis
    • LUL GGO
  • PCS code
    • 67051B
  • Finding
    • One nodular lesion was noted over left apex of LUL, another one nodule was noted over LUL, size about 0.8cm and 1.5 cm.
    • Frozen section: benign lesion.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.
• 2023-12-07
  • Surgery
    • LC and drainage
  • Finding
    • Multiple black stones of GB,0.5 to 1cm in size respectively, with one impaction over orifice of cystic duct, wall thickening and adhesions
    • No liver tumor or cirrhotic change
    • Post op diagnosis: gall stones with acute cholecystitis
    • Blood loss about 100ml in amount

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-18 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-13 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-13 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-01-26 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-01-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-12-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-11-24 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-11-02 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-10-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-09-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-08-25 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2022-01-27

• This 80-year-old male patient was diagosed with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) 2021 summer, being receiving R-CVP since 2021-08 and partial response was seen in early Jan 2022 based on CT and PET images.
• R-CHOP, R-CVP (which is being usd now), Bendamustine + Rituximab, are candidate regimen as first-line therapy. no issue with current regimen.
• Consolidation with rituximab 375mg/m2 one dose every 8~12wk for up to 24 mo could be an optional extended therapy for future consideration.

2022-01-10

COPD is listed as one of the diagnoses (but not in current problem list) in this hospitalization, however no corresponding medication prescribed yet.

Some bronchodilators such as beta agonists, antimuscarinic agents, or methylxanthines might be considered later after other acute symptoms mitigated.

701526867

250319

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-06 Sonography - urology
  • Diagnosis: Left renal pelvis dilatation
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11 x 5.3 cm
      • Cortex: 2.1 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: slight 0.7 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 12 x 5.4 cm
      • Cortex: 2.2 cm
• 2025-03-06 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 11.9 mL
• 2025-02-04 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 73 * 29 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 5.4 mm
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 19 * 10 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC:
      • No fluid
        
    • Other:
      • RT adnexae: free
  • IMP:
    • EM:5.4mm
• 2025-01-24 Neurosonography
  • Mild to moderate atherosclerosis in bilateral CCA bifurcations, left ICA, and left proximal CCA without significant hemodynamic change.
  • Smaller caliber with decreased flow in right VA, indicating possible right VA hypoplasia or stenosis; Adequate total VA flow amount.
  • Normal extracranial carotid and vertebral arterial flows.
• 2025-01-24 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (75 - 35) / 75 = 53.33%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 53
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with hypokinesis of inferior wall
    • Dilated LA, septal hypertrophy, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AR, MR, and PR
• 2025-01-22 Sonography - veins
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
  • Findings
    • Spontaneous signal:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Respiratory changes:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Cough response:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
        • CFV: N
    • Compression study:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
        • CFV: N
  • Report:
    • Thrombus : None
      
    • Varicose vein : None
      
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 14.8 mmHg ; 16.0 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 100 % ; 100 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 100.00 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 7.7 mmHg ; 10.5 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 100 % ; 100 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 100.00 %
  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
    • Right LSV mild reflux, involved right sphenofemoral junction (SFJ) with proximal LSV size 0.49 cm, without varicose veins
    • Left CFV mild reflux
    • Left LSV wihtout reflux, left proximal GSV size 0.70 cm without varicose veins
    • Both legs leg soft tissue edema.
• 2025-01-15 MRA - brain
  • Imp:
    • No brain nodule or metastasis.
    • Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain. Old infarct in left upper pons
    • Atherosclerosis, Brain atrophy.
    • Bilateral subcortical and periventricular white matter change (leukoaraiosis).
• 2025-01-14 Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) & Electromyography (EMG)
  • Findings
    • The NCV study showed (1) decreased motor nerve conduction velocity in right ulnar, left peroneal, and bilateral tibial nerves, (2) decreased sensory nerve conduction velocity in bilateral median and left ulnar nerves.
    • The F-wave study showed prolonged minimal F-wave latency in left peroneal and bilateral tibial nerves.
    • The H-reflex study were within normal limits.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest (1) bilateral median and ulnar distal neuropathy, (2) bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2024-12-31 Cardiac Catherization
  • Procedure
    • Under echo guidance, right femoral vein puncture was performed and Terumo 7Fr sheath was inserted.
    • By Sprint 260cm wire and Terumo 180cm wire support, Boston 7Fr JR4 guiding catheter was passed through right heart to pulmonary artery. The foreign body (wire coating remnant) was located at right pulmonary artery posterior-lateral branch. The ev3 Amplatz GOOSE NECK Microsnare Kit (Loop Diameter：4mm；Snare Length：200cm) was used for foreign body retrieval successfully.
    • Pulmonary angiogram was checked and right interlobal artery and right posterior-lateral branch showed adequate flow.
  • Impression
    • Wire coating remnant at right pulmonary artery s/p transvenous foreign body retrieval successfully on 2024-12-31
  • Suggestion
    • Puncture wound care; clinical follow-up
• 2024-12-27 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum GC, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: Her2/neu: negative (score = 0).
• 2024-12-26 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric tumor, suspect malignancy, antrum, GC, Borrmann type III, if pathology proven
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Atrophic gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue pathology report
• 2024-12-25 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images and axial slab MIP images shows:
    • Lungs: a 2mm calcification in posterior RUL, a granuloma.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
      • moderated coronary arterial calcification.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
      • rest subtle hypoattenuation in left ventricular apex
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • gastric wall thickening at distal antrum with a large ulcer with regional LNs enlargement. cT3N1M0 no peritoneal seeding or ascite
      • a small Rt renal cyst.
      • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
        
      • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
  • Impression:
    • gastric cancer T3N1. no lung or distant LNs metastasis.
    • RUL 2mm granuloma.
    • questionable ischemia in LV of heart.
• 2024-12-25 Flow Volume Chart
  • mild restrictive impairment
• 2024-12-24 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-12-24 CXR
  • Enlargement of right hilum.
• 2024-12-05 CXR
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-12-05 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-13 SOAP Ear Nose Throat Cai YouRen
  • S
    • pulsitile tinnitus
    • previously diagnosed Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III
  • Prescription
    • Saline (nicametate citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 0.5# BID 7D
    • Gingonin (ginkgo biloba 40mg) 1# BID 7D
    • meclizine 25mg 1# PRNBID 7D
• 2025-03-13 SOAP Urology You ZhiQin
  • O
    • General urine examination
      • Sediment-RBC = 3-5 /HPF
      • Sediment-WBC = >=100 /HPF
    • Urine Culture
      • Escherichia coli: >100000
      • Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole: S <=20
  • Prescription
    • Morcasin (sulfamethoxazole 400mg, trimethoprim 80mg) 2# Q12H 7D
• 2025-03-13 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D if SBP < 100mmHg hold once
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D if HR < 60 hold once
    • Ezetrol (tzetimibe 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# PRNQD 28D if BW gain > 1kg or edema
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-06 SOAP Urology Wu ShuYu
  • S
    • bubble urine noted for long, urgency and UUI
  • O
    • U/A pyuria, U/C, BS small PVR, RS no stone, no tumor, left mild hydronephrosis, treat as UTI, they will arrange follow up by herself.
  • A
    • UTI
  • Prescription
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# TID 7D
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2025-03-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • After discussion, C/T (no Nivo) will be given on 2025-03-10
  • Prescription
    • Baralcude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Hepac Lock Flush (heparin sodium 100 USP unit/mL) 10mL ST IRRI
• 2025-02-19 ~ 2025-02-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received chemotherapy with FLOT and Nivolumab (Nivolumab 240 mg self pay, Docetaxel 50 mg/m2, Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, Leucovorin 200mg/m2, Fluorouracil 2600mg/m2) C2D1 on 2025/02/19.
    • During chemotherapy, she has no allergies, nausea, vomiting or other uncomfortable symptoms.
    • In addition, blood transfusion with LPRBC 2 units x 2 days for Hb 8.2 g/dl.
    • The patient’s clinical condition in stable status, the patient was discharged on 2025/02/22.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 12D
    • Baralcude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 12D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 12D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 12D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 12D
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID 12D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 12D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# QDAC 12D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 12D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 12D
• 2025-02-13 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • S
    • easy bleeding because gastric cancer but CAD, plavix was hold.
  • Prescription
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D if SBP < 100mmHg hold once
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D if HR < 60 hold once
    • Ezetrol (tzetimibe 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Torsix (torsemide 5mg) 1# PRNQD if BW gain > 1kg or edema
• 2025-02-11 SOAP Neurology Zhang WanLing
  • Assessment
    • Right ACA infarction on 2025/01/12
  • Plan
    • Hold Plavix 75mg QD due to gastric cancer and severe anemia Hb: 7
    • Keep atorvastatin 20 mg QD to keep LDL < 100
    • Suggest rehabilitation for left leg weakness.
    • F/U lipid and sugar 3 months later
    • RTC 8W (2025-04-08)
  • Prescription x2
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-02-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • gastric ca with neoadjuvant C/T
    • epigastric discomfort +
    • no tarry stool
    • s/p 1st course C/T
    • Hx of DM, CAD and brain inarction
    • Episode of acute infarction over righ parasagital brain noted on 2025-01-11
  • O
    • Now on Nivo-FLOT, C1D1 on 2025-01-01
    • AE: Acute infarction
  • Prescription
    • diphenhydramine 30mg QD IVD 2D before blood transfusion
    • NS 500mL QD IVD 2D for drug and blood transfusion
    • NS 10mL QD IVD 2D
    • Hepac Lock Flush (heparin sodium 100 USP unit/mL) 10mL QD IRRI 2D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 21D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 2D hyperlipidemia
    • Baralcude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 21D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 2D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 2D if SBP < 90mmHg hold
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 21D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 21D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 21D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 21D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# QDAC 21D
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 21D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 21D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 21D
• 2025-02-10 SOAP Rehabilitation Qiu JiaYi
  • S
    • Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain on 2025/01/15 with left hemiparesis
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG:1
  • O
    • PE
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: grossly intact
      • Speech: good
      • Swallowing: oral feeding
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Br. stage LUE P/D: V/V, LLE: V
    • Muscle power:
      • RUE/RLE 5/5-
      • LUE/LLE 5/4
    • Mobility: walk with walker assist
    • BADL: heavy hygiene under min.A
    • 2025/01/15 MRA: Brain (without contrast)
      • Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain. Old infarct in left upper pons 3. Atherosclerosis, Brain atrophy. Bilateral subcortical and periventricular white matter change (leukoaraiosis).
    • 2025/01/14 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
      • The above findings suggest (1) bilateral median and ulnar distal neuropathy, (2) bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy. Advise clinical correlation.
  • Imp
    • Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain with left hemiparesis
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG:1
  • Plan
    • Lives in YiLan LuoDong. Currently renting short-term at Taipei.
      
    • Arrange short-term outpatient neurorehabilitation PT and OT with the goal of BADLs ID (everyday?).
    • Fabricate cock up splint for bil. CTS
  • Prescription
    • Tie Shr Shu Pap (flurbiprofen 40mg/patch) 1# QD EXT 14D
• 2024-12-24 ~ 2025-01-03 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG 1
    • Post procedure with complication of intravenous foreign body, status post Cardiac Catheterization transvenous catheter-based foreign body retrieval on 2024/12/31.
    • Management of vascular access device with port-A insertion on 2024/12/30.
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Postprandial fullness and hunger pain for two months    
  • Present illness history
    • This 62-year-old female was newly diagnosed this month with: 1) type 2 diabetes, and 2) congestive heart failure with ischemic heart disease. She has been on medication for two weeks. According to her description, she has experienced postprandial fullness and hunger pain for two months. Progressive exertional dyspnea was also noted. She reported nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats, which prompted her to seek medical attention at Lotung Hospital. Blood tests revealed anemia (hemoglobin: 6.2 g/dL), and she was admitted on 2024-12-07.
    • Upper gastrointestinal panendoscopy and colonoscopy were performed, revealing internal hemorrhoids and a 5.0 cm ulcerative tumor with easy contact bleeding from the gastric corpus to the antrum. Biopsies were taken, and the final pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma.
    • Abdomen CT scan performed on 2024-12-13, showed findings suggestive of a gastric tumor (2cm) with local invasion and lymph node involvement, consistent with staging cT3N2M0.
    • Tumor markers were elevated, with CEA at 21.88 ng/mL and CA19-9 at 41.49 U/mL on 2024-12-12. As a result, she visited our hospital for further management. Upon admission, she denied fever, chills, dizziness, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, tarry stool passage, or abdominal weight loss since her last discharge. With a provisional diagnosis of gastric cancer, she was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chest CT was performed, revealing gastric wall thickening at the distal antrum, a large ulcer with regional lymph node enlargement, and suspected local invasion to the pancreatic head. A repeat upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy identified a gastric tumor, suspicious for malignancy, located at the antrum and greater curvature, classified as Borrmann type III.
    • Final pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma. As a result, neoadjuvant chemotherapy was indicated, and an oncology consultation was arranged. Additionally, cardiology was consulted for pre-chemotherapy evaluation of coronary artery disease, and low-dose beta-blocker therapy was recommended.
    • She underwent Port-A catheter insertion on 2024/12/30. However, a foreign body associated with the Port-A catheter was identified on the post-procedure chest X-ray. Cardiovascular specialists were consulted, and transvenous catheter-based foreign body retrieval was successfully performed on 2024/12/31. Following a smooth procedure with stable postoperative condition, the patient began neoadjuvant chemotherapy with FLOT and Nivolumab on 2025/01/01.
    • No nosocomial infections, complications, or adverse effects were observed. Bowel, urinary, and pulmonary functions remained normal. With improved general condition, the patient was discharged today, and outpatient follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.25# QD 14D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Pravafen (pravastatin 40mg< fenofibrate 160mg) 1# QN 14D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 1D
    • ZCough (benzonatate 100mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 4D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# BIDAC 4D
    • Scrat (sucralfate 1g/10mL/pk) 1# BIDAC 4D
• 2024-12-05 SOAP Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • S
    • Got COVID-19 infection 1 month ago (2024-11), then progressive exertional dyspnea developed, also leg edema noticed, no PND or orthopnea
    • Also complained of substernal chest tightness during walking, with radiation to jaw, duration lasted for 30 minutes, not associated with dyspnea or diaphoresis
    • Denied previous history of HTN or DM, denied smoking
  • O
    • BP:112/68 mmHg; HR:98 pulse/min;
    • Conjunctiva:not pale
    • Neck: carotid bruit (-)
    • Chest: BS bil. clear
    • Heart: RHB, Gr 2/6 SM at apex, S3 (-), S4 (-)
    • Ext: no pitting edema
    • EKG: sinus rhythm, nonspecific ST-T changes
  • A/P
    • Sinus rhythm heard at present, angina pectoris is likely
    • Arrange echocardiography and Tl-201 myocarial perfusion scan for further evaluation, CAD risk survey
    • Do CXR, suggest chest clinic follow-up for long COVID syndrome
• 2024-12-05 SOAP Ear Nose Throat Cai YouRen
  • S
    • pulsatile tinnitus for a while
    • vertigo on and off
    • bil aural fullness
  • O
    • BH: 162 cm; BW: 64 kg; BMI: 24.4
    • bil transient OME
    • Gaze nystagmus: no nystagmus
    • Romberg test: normal
    • F-N-F: no dysmetria
  • Prescription
    • Dufanas Nasal Spray (azelastine 137ug, fluticasone 50ug; per dose) 1puff BID NA 28D
    • DL-methylephedrine HCl 25mg 0.5# BID 7D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Saline (nicametate citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 0.5# QN 7D
    • Nilasen (betahistine 24mg) 1# QN 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-20 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • For rehabilitation
    • This 62-year-old woman has had: (1) Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG 1. (2) Hypertension. (3) Hyperlipidemia. (4) type 2 diabetes diagnosed in 2024/12. (5) Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain on 2025/01/11.
    • We need your help for rehabilitation, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • Due to left side weakness, we were consulted for further rehabilitation.
    • Premorbid status
      • Walk with cane ID for 50 meters / BADL ID
      • Lives with her family
    • Physical examination
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: grossly intact
      • Speech: fair
      • Swallowing: NG(-)
        • 3-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
        • 30-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
        • 90-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Brunnstrom’s stage: LUE P/D: V/V, LLE: V
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 5/5
        • LUE/LLE 4/4
      • Mobility: walk with cane SV for 50meters
      • BADL: light hygiene ID; heavy hygiene minA
      • MRS: 2 (need follow-up)
    • Assessment
      • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG:1; admission for chemotherapy
      • Right parasagittal infarct on 2025/01/11
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT and OT rehabilitation programs.
      • Goal: Ambulation without device smoothly indoor; BADL partially ID.
• 2025-02-04 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • For suspect vaginitis
    • This 62 y/o woman has 1. Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. post chemotherapy with Nivolumab + FLOT (Docetaxel + Oxaliplatin + Leucovorin + 5Fu) since 2024/12/31. 2. CAD. 3. type 2 diabetes with under regular medications control.
    • She was admitted due to CVA on 2025/01/11. She complain change in color, odor or amount of discharge from vagina, and painful urination. We need your help for exclude Diabetic retinopathy, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • This is a 62 y/o, sex (-), menopause (+) woman. She was currently hospitalized due for CVA and urosepsis management. Vaginitis was suspected. We were consulted for evaluation.
    • CC
      • Dysuria and oligouria accompanied with perineal discomfort in the recent 2 days.
    • ObGyn history
      • sex (-)
      • Menopause: 50+ y/o
      • Denied previous GYN medical/surgical history
    • PV
      • Mild erosion around the urethral meatus and medial side of the right labio majora
      • Scanty clear whitish discharge
    • Sono
      • Uterus 73*29mm, EM 5.4mm
      • Bilateral adenxa no mass, LOV 19*10mm
      • no ascites
    • Impression
      • Mild erosion around the urethral meatus and medial side of the right labio majora
    • Suggestion
      • Biomycin TOPI use
      • Personal hygiene and hygiene education
• 2025-01-24 Cardilogy
  • Q
    • For hypertension, suspect heart failure
    • This 62-year-old woman has had 1. Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG:1, 2. Hypertension, 3. Hyperlipidemia, 4. type 2 diabetes diagnosed on 2024/12.
    • She was admitted due to Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain. We need your help for further medical treatment, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • O
      • BP 145/68 HR 82
      • Chest: clear BS
      • Heart: RHB without murmur
      • Extremites: pitting edema
      • Lab
        • Cr 0.52
        • Hgb 10.4
        • K 3.3
        • HBA1c 9.2
        • LDL 102
      • EKG
        • Normal sinus rhythm
        • Inferior infarct
      • 2D echo: EF 53%
        • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with hypokinesis of inferior wall
        • Dilated LA, septal hypertrophy, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
        • Mild AR, MR, and PR
      • CT:
        • moderated coronary arterial calcification.
      • Brain MRI
        • No brain nodule or metastasis.
        • Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain. Old infarct in left upper pons
        • Atherosclerosis, Brain atrophy. Bilateral subcortical and periventricular white matter change (leukoaraiosis).
      • Panendoscopy
        • Gastric tumor, suspect malignancy, antrum, GC, Borrmann type III, if pathology proven
        • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
        • Atrophic gastritis
    • impression
      • Stroke
      • Gastric tumor with local invaison and lymph nodes, cT3N2M0.
      • Coronary artery calcification, favor coronary artery disease
      • Anemia
      • UTI history
    • suggestion:
      • because of leg edema, maybe lasix 1 amp QD to keep I/O negative; adjust lasix according urine output; follow up CxR; please check BW QD
      • add radi-K 2# TID*1 days.
      • spironolactone 1# po QD and blopress 1/2# QD
      • maybe add statin dose as atorvastatin 1# po QD, because of LDL 102; goal <70
      • I informed patient herself, because of current stroke and recently UIG bleeding, PCI is not suitable right now
• 2025-01-17 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus (2024/12HbA1C 9.2), for exclude Diabetic retinopathy
    • She was admitted due to sepsis on 2025/01/11. Bilateral low limbs weakness (L>R) was noted before admission (several days). Under suspect paresthesia or dysaesthesia related to chemotherapy or DM. We need your help for exclude Diabetic retinopathy, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • S
      • for DMR survey
      • PHx: DM+ diagnosed in Dec 2024, hyperlipidemia+, CAD
      • NKDA
      • ophx: PCIOL os 2 years ago at XinGuang Hospital
    • O
      • BCVA OD 0.15x-3.75/-0.25x75 OS 0.8x-0.50/-0.50x15
      • PT 14/18mmHg
      • pupil 3+/3+, no RAPD
      • conj np ou
      • K cl ou
      • AC d/cl ou
      • Lens NS+CO+ od PCIOL os
      • Dilated fundus: c/d 0.4x0.4 ou, no Br/RD/H ou
      • no DR change at present ou
    • A
      • no DR change at present ou
      • cataract od
    • P
      • suggest strict control of DM
      • at least annual f/u for DMR
      • OPH OPD f/u after discharge
• 2025-01-16 Nutrition Consultation
  • Q
    • Note: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) diet, Diet for Dumping Syndrome
    • This 62-year-old female patient has underlying diseases of type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure with ischemic heart disease, adenocarcinoma of the gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG: 1. She was admitted due to general weakness. We need your help with education on the DM diet, thank you very much.
  • A
    • Nutrition Diagnosis:
      • 16. Inadequate protein-calorie intake,
      • 5. Increased nutrient requirements due to physiological causes such as metabolic diseases and malabsorption,
      • 5. Decreased ability to ingest adequate protein and calories,
      • 19. Estimated caloric intake is lower than estimated or measured RMR, or recommended amount.
    • Intervention:
      • Patient education on diabetes mellitus diet principles:
        • It is advisable to select foods rich in fiber, such as vegetables and fruits.
        • Use vegetable oil for cooking and eat less high-cholesterol food.
        • Eat 3 meals a day and add snacks as needed. Eating at regular intervals helps control hunger and prevents overeating at the next meal.
        • The diet should be light and not too salty. Avoid processed or pickled foods. Eat less fried and fatty foods.
      • Patient education on diet principles during chemotherapy:
        • Diet-related precautions during chemotherapy.
        • Patient education on the types and portions of protein-rich foods → It is recommended to consume at least 10 servings per day.
        • Patient education on the types of nutritional supplements and the timing of their use.
    • Intervention Goal (Calories): 1800
    • Intervention Goal (Protein): 100
    • Monitoring and Evaluation:
      • Digestion and absorption status, bowel habits, protein intake, calorie intake, body weight, blood biochemical items: Albumin and other labs.
• 2025-01-14 Rehabiliation
  • Q
    • For left low limb weakness
  • A
    • Due to left side weakness, we were consulted for further rehabilitation.
    • Premorbid status
      • There is an elevator in the accommodation. Living with family.
    • Physical examination
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: grossly intact
      • Speech: fair
      • Swallowing: NG(-)
        • 3-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
        • 30-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
        • 90-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 5/5
        • LUE/LLE 5/4 without dorsiflexion
      • DTR biceps 2+/2+, quadriceps 2+/-
      • Mobility: bedrest
      • BADL: light hygiene ID; heavy hygiene modA
      • MRS: 3 (need follow-up)
      • No trauma history recently
      • Past history of coccyx fracture 12 years ago (due to TA)
      • L-spine X-ray on 2025/01/04 showed mild SIJ degeneration (Lt ＞ Rt)
      • Patrick -/-, FABER -/-, SLRT -/-, No obvious tenderness point over low back and SIJ
    • Assessment
      • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, cT3N2M0 stage III. ECOG: 1
      • Sudden onset left lower limb weakness, favored stroke, radiculopathy cannot be excluded
    • Plan
      • Pending NCV formal result and brain MRI on 2025/01/15
      • Please contact with us after the study has been completed. We would arrange re-assessment and optimal rehabilitation program.
  • A 2025-01-17 18:41:44
    • We were reconsulted due to Acute infarcts in right parasagittal brain for rehabilitation. The patient was in relative stable condition and we were contacted for further arrangement.
    • We would arrange PT, OT rehab programs for the patient.
• 2025-01-13 Neurology
  • Q
    • For left low limb weakness
  • A
    • She was admitted due to sepsis on 2025/01/11. Bilateral low limbs weakness (L>R) was noted before admission (several days). The patient complained of sudden onset of left leg weakness with progression since 2025/01/12 early morning.
    • NE
      • GCS: E4V5M6, alert
      • EOM: no limitation
      • no facial palsy
      • no dysarthria
      • no dysphagia
      • MP: (R/L)
        • shoulder 5/5, elbow 5/5, wrist 5/5
        • hip flexion 5/3, hip abduction 5/4, hip adduction 5/4, knee flexion 5/3, ankle dorsiflex 5/1, toe extension 5/1
      • Sensation: hypoesthesia in the left lower limb
      • DTR: biceps ++/++, brachioradialis ++/++, knee ++/-, ankle ++/-
    • Assessment
      • sudden onset of left leg weakness since 2025/01/12. suspected acute ischemic stroke, r/o neuropathy
    • Suggestion
      • Arrange brain MRA without contrast to exclude recent stroke.
      • Arrange NCV + F + H of upper and lower limbs
      • Arrange cervical X ray (AP + lateral) and lumbosacral X ray (AP + lateral).
  • A 2025-01-15 17:25:24
    • Brain MRA on 2025/01/15 showed recent ischemic stroke in right ACA territory.
    • Add Plavix 75mg QD for stroke secondary prevention. (due to gastric cancer and stool OB 4, Hb: 8.6)
    • Add Crestor 10 mg QD or atorvastatin 20 mg QD to keep LDL ＜ 100 due to ischemic stroke.
    • Keep adequate hydration with normal saline.
    • Suggest rehabilitation for left leg weakness.
• 2025-01-13 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus (2024/12 HbA1C 9.2)
    • Under suspect paresthesia or dysaesthesia related to chemotherapy or DM. We need your help for DM control, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • We were consulted for blood sugar control.
    • S:
      • Patients know about diabetes for one month
      • She had a bad appetite the past few days and couldn’t eat.
    • O:
      • BH: 160 cm, BW: 61.8 kg, BMI 24.14
      • Diet: normal diet, and TaiTa No.5 BID
      • Medication in OPD: forxiga 10 mg 1# QD
      • Medication during hospitalization: NIL
      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): -/0.67/94
      • Na/K 131/3.2
      • ALT/AST/CRP 13/-/37.2
      • HbA1c 2024/12/06 9.2
      • Lactic 2025/01/11 0.8
      • LDL/HDL/TG/cholesterol 113/26/258/180
      • F/S: 2025/01/11 2025/01/12 2025/01/13
        • 0600 117 167
        • 1100 219 173
        • 1700 230
        • 2100 100 314
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
        
      • UTI
      • Hx
        • gastric cancer, under immunotherapy
        • Post HBV infection
        • Dyslipidemia
    • P:
      • Add Januvia 1#QD and metformin 250 mg BID (the drug will be adjusted according to the patient’s appetite and blood sugar), and it is also recommended to order a DM diet.
      • Check urine ACR before discharge.
      • Consult OPH for DM retinopathy survey if general condition is allowed
      • Consider to consult nutritionist for DM diet education (the patient needs to agree to pay about TWD 640 out-of-pocket.)
      • Feel free to concact us, I would like to follow up this patient, and arrange Meta OPD follow up after discharge.
• 2024-12-30 Cardiology
  • Q
    • For port-A foreign body remove
    • This 62 y/o female was a case of: 1) gastric cancer which was diagnosis at this month. 2) CAD. 3) type 2 diabetes with under regular medications control.
    • The patient was scheduled for further management with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and underwent a Port-A insertion procedure today. However, a foreign body associated with the Port-A was identified on the post-procedure CXR. As a result, we kindly request your assistance in removing the foreign body in this case. Thank you for your time!
  • A
    • Terumo guide wire was tearing and residual piece passed to right pulmonary artery.
    • Suggestion
      • will arrange endovascular retrieval after informed consent
      • may give st clexane mg/kg to prevent pulmonary embolism if no active bleeding
• 2024-12-27 Cardiology
  • Q
    • Myocardical perfusion study showed:
      • Moderate to severe IHD ＆ myocardial ischemia in apical (score 3: severe reduction of uptake) and mid anterior, diffuse inferolateral (score 2: definitely abnormal) walls of LV was demonstrated.
      • Suspect subendocardial ischemia caused by either multiple vessels CAD or hypertrophic heart disease.
      • Cardiac intervention is recommended.
    • 2D echo was done which showed
      • LVH with HCVD, preserved LV systolic function but diastolic dysfunction, LVEF: 67 %
      • Mild mitral valve regurgitation
      • Minimal aortic valve regurgitation
      • Mild tricuspid valve regurgitation
      • No regional wall motion hypokinesia
      • No significant pericardial effusion.
    • After discharge, she visited our hospital for further management and continued Dipyridamole for medication control. However, stool occult blood remained positive at 4+, and a repeat upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a gastric ulcer with some blood clots. Further chemotherapy is planned.
    • We seek your assistance in identifying alternative medications to manage the signs of bleeding and to optimize treatment for congestive heart failure in this case.
  • A
    • This 62 y/o female is a case of gastric tumor with local invaison and lymph nodes, cT3N2M0. Chest pain imprioved after blood transfusion and Hgb improved
    • O
      • BP 149/72 HR 73
      • PE
        • Chest: clear BS
        • Heart: RHB
      • EKG
        • Normal sinus rhythm
        • Possible Left atrial enlargement
        • Inferior infarct , age undetermi
      • Lab
        • Hgb 6.3 -> 11.0
        • Cr 1.0
      • CT:
        • moderated coronary arterial calcification.
      • Panendoscopy
        • Gastric tumor, suspect malignancy, antrum, GC, Borrmann type III, if pathology proven
        • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
        • Atrophic gastritis
      • Thalium scan positive (at other hospital)
    • Impression
      • gastric tumor with local invaison and lymph nodes, cT3N2M0.
      • Coronary artery calcification, favor coronary artery disease
      • Anemia
    • Suggestion
      • check lipid profiles, if LDL > 70, consider add statin
      • maybe check serum iron and TIBC for anemia
      • maybe add low dose beta block, such as bisoprolol 1.25mg 1# po QD and blopress 1/4# QD for prevent chemotherapy related heart failuire
      • consider follow up 2D echo.
      • inform patient because of GI bleeding and anemia, cardiac aniography+/-PCI is not suitable right now
      • if less GI bleeding, maybe add clopidogrel 75mg 1# po QD in the further.
    • Thanks for your consultation.
• 2024-12-26 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • gastric cancer with local invasion to pancreatic head for neoadjuvant chemotherapy
    • This 62 year female with history of type 2 diabetes noted for 1 month. This time, she sufferred from postprandial fullness and hunger pain for 2 month. Progressive exertional dyspnea developed was also noted. She ever visited to LuoDong Hospital for help. Then further survey of UGI scope showed a 5.0 cm ulcerative tumor with easy contact bleeding was found GCS of lower body to antrum, and biopsy x6 were done. Final pathology revealed adenocarcinoma.
    • Abdomen CT on 2024/12/13 which revealed suspected gastric tumor with local invaison and lymph nodes, cT3N2M0. As th result, she came to our hospital for further examnation. Repet CT and UGI scope was done and revealed gastric wall thickening at distal antrum with a large ulcer with regional LNs enlargement. cT3N1M0 and suspect local invasion to pancreatic head. Thus, we need your help for neoadjuvant chemotherapy for this case. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of gastric adenocarcinoma, cT4bN1-2M0, Stage IIIB, is noted. I am consulted for the neoadjuvant chemtohrapy.
    • My suggestions:
      • Discuss with patient and family
      • Perioperative chemtoherapy with FLOT +/- Nivolumab is indicated for the patient.
      • Please arrange Port-A insertion.
    • Thanks for your consultation. Any problem, please let me know.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-19 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr [TEMP]

• 2025-03-10 - ………………………… docetaxel 50mg/m2 80mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 320mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxalip) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4250mg NS 500mL 24hr (infusor) (FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-20 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 80mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4250mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-01 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 80mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-19

Since the last review on 2025-02-20, the patient has undergone chemotherapy (on 2025-02-20, 2025-03-10), and was admitted on 2025-03-18 for Nivolumab.

Problem 1. Adenocarcinoma of Gastric Antrum, cT3N2M0, Stage III (ECOG 1)

• Objective
  • Chemotherapy Progression
    • 2025-01-01, 2025-02-20: Nivolumab + FLOT
      
    • 2025-03-10: FLOT alone (no Nivolumab)
      
    • Planned Nivolumab (2025-03-19)
      
  • Tumor Markers
    • CEA: 10.55 ng/mL (2025-02-11) ↓ compared to 21.88 ng/mL (2024-12-12)
      
    • CA19-9: 24.11 U/mL (2025-02-11) ↓ compared to 41.49 U/mL (2024-12-12)
      
  • Oncologic Symptoms
    • No new tumor-related symptoms (no weight loss, no new GI bleeding, no bowel obstruction).
• Assessment
  • Treatment Response
    • Tumor markers trending downward, suggesting stable disease or partial response to Nivolumab + FLOT.
      
    • No clinical evidence of tumor progression (no worsening epigastric pain, GI bleeding, or cachexia).
      
  • Chemotherapy Tolerance
    • No reported grade 3 or 4 adverse effects (no severe diarrhea, no hematologic toxicity requiring delay).
      
    • No immune-related adverse events (irAEs) from Nivolumab (colitis, hepatitis, pneumonitis).
• Recommendation
  • Proceed with Nivolumab during this hospitalization.
    
  • Continue monitoring for irAEs (GI, liver, renal, pneumonitis symptoms).
    
  • Consider next tumor assessment (CT or PET-CT) after completing 3 cycles to evaluate response.

Problem 2. Recent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) with Escherichia coli (this item not posted)

• Objective
  • Urine Culture (2025-03-13):
    • Escherichia coli >100,000 CFU/mL (sensitive to Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole).
      
  • Urinalysis Trends:
    • 2025-03-06: Severe pyuria (WBC ≥100/HPF, 3+ leukocyte esterase).
      
    • 2025-03-13: Persistent pyuria (WBC ≥100/HPF, bacteria 1+).
      
    • 2025-03-18: Improved pyuria (WBC 10-19/HPF, bacteria 1+).
      
  • Treatment Received
    • Morcasin (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) 2# Q12H × 7D (2025-03-13 to 2025-03-20).
      
    • Symptoms (urgency, dysuria, hematuria) improved by 2025-03-18.
• Assessment
  • Infection Response:
    • UTI is resolving based on decreasing pyuria and clinical improvement.
      
    • No signs of systemic infection (no fever, normal WBC 4.79×10³/uL on 2025-03-18).
      
    • Mild residual pyuria may reflect ongoing resolution rather than persistent infection.
      
  • Risk Factors:
    • Left renal pelvis dilatation (0.7 cm, 2025-03-06 SONO) suggests mild hydronephrosis, possibly increasing UTI risk.
• Recommendation
  • Complete full course of antibiotics (until 2025-03-20).
    
  • Follow-up urinalysis in 1 week (to confirm full resolution).
    
  • Consider renal ultrasound follow-up for left hydronephrosis evaluation if recurrent UTIs occur.

Problem 3. Post-Stroke Neurologic Recovery (Right Parasagittal Infarct on 2025-01-11)

• Objective
  • Neurological Recovery Progression:
    • 2025-02-20 Rehab Evaluation
      • Muscle Power: LUE 4/5, LLE 4/5 (Improved from 3/5 on 2025-01-17).
        
      • Brunnstrom’s stage: V/V for LUE, LLE (Good prognosis).
        
      • Mobility: Walking with cane (previously required more assistance).
        
  • No recurrent stroke symptoms (dizziness, speech changes, motor worsening).
• Assessment
  • Stable recovery trajectory.
    • Continued improvement in muscle strength and ambulation capacity.
      
    • No new ischemic symptoms or functional decline.
      
  • Risk of stroke recurrence remains (underlying CAD, hyperlipidemia).
• Recommendation
  • Continue rehabilitation program (outpatient PT/OT).
    
  • Maintain secondary stroke prevention:
    • Plavix (clopidogrel) restarted (2025-03-13 Cardiology SOAP).
      
    • Atorvastatin for LDL < 100 mg/dL.
      
  • Monitor BP and glucose control to reduce further vascular risk.

Problem 4. Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease with Stable Angina

• Objective
  • Cardiac Status (2025-03-18 Admission Note):
    • No new chest pain, dyspnea, or heart failure symptoms.
      
    • BP 142/81 mmHg, HR 78 bpm (stable control).
      
    • Echocardiography (2025-01-24): Preserved LV and RV systolic function, mild hypokinesis of inferior wall.
      
  • Current Medications (2025-03-13 SOAP Cardiology):
    • Blopress (candesartan) 8mg QD.
      
    • Concor (bisoprolol) 1.25mg QD.
      
    • Plavix (clopidogrel) 75mg QD (restarted on 2025-03-13).
• Assessment
  • Stable cardiac function, no decompensated heart failure.
    
  • No evidence of new ischemic events or arrhythmia.
• Recommendation
  • Continue cardiac medications.
    
  • Monitor for angina or exertional symptoms.
    
  • Plan for repeat cardiac evaluation (stress test or angiography if symptoms worsen).

Problem 5. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (HbA1c 6.6 on 2025-02-03, Improved from 9.2 on 2024-12-06)

• Objective
  • Current Medication:
    • Trajenta (linagliptin) 5mg QD.
      
    • Uformin (metformin) 500mg BID.
      
  • No hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia symptoms reported.
• Assessment
  • Well-controlled diabetes (HbA1c 6.6, down from 9.2).
    
  • Continued need for close glucose monitoring due to chemotherapy effects.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current DM medications.
    
  • Monitor fasting glucose regularly, especially post-chemotherapy.
    
  • Plan HbA1c re-evaluation in 3 months.

Summary of Key Actions

• Proceed with Nivolumab C2D15 on 2025-03-19 (No contraindications).
  
• Complete antibiotic course for resolving UTI (last dose on 2025-03-20).
  
• Continue rehab for stroke recovery (outpatient PT/OT).
  
• Maintain cardiac medications (Plavix resumed, BP stable).
  
• Monitor glucose closely during chemotherapy (risk of hyperglycemia).

2025-02-20

Since the last review on 2025-01-13, the patient has undergone significant clinical changes, including ischemic stroke, ongoing immunochemotherapy (FLOT + Nivolumab), and complications related to infections (urosepsis, vaginitis, and recurrent UTI). Problems identified are:

• Cerebrovascular Event (Acute Ischemic Stroke on 2025-01-15)
• Hematologic and Renal Status (Anemia, Electrolyte Imbalance, Renal Function)
• Infection Control (UTI, Vaginitis, and Sepsis)

Additionally, the decision regarding the 2nd cycle of immunochemotherapy requires evaluation of the patient’s performance status (ECOG 1), infection control, hematologic reserves, and organ function stability.

Problem 1. Cerebrovascular Event (Acute Ischemic Stroke on 2025-01-15)

• Objective:
  • Neurologic symptoms: Acute left lower limb weakness since 2025-01-12, later confirmed as right ACA infarct (Brain MRA 2025-01-15).
  • Neurologic exam (2025-01-13 & 2025-01-15): Hypoesthesia in the left lower limb, DTR asymmetry (++/- knee, ++/- ankle), muscle weakness hip/knee 3/5, ankle/toe 1/5.
  • Brain Imaging (MRA 2025-01-15): Acute right parasagittal infarct, old left upper pons infarct, brain atrophy, leukoaraiosis.
  • Cardiovascular findings (TTE 2025-01-24): Preserved LV systolic function (LVEF 53%), dilated LA, septal hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, mild AR/MR/PR.
  • Medication Adjustments: Started Plavix (clopidogrel) 75mg QD, atorvastatin 20mg QD have been recommended for secondary stroke prevention.
• Assessment:
  • Stable post-stroke status, with residual left lower limb weakness (MRS 3, requiring rehabilitation).
  • Stroke likely secondary to atherosclerosis (Neurosonography 2025-01-24: Bilateral CCA plaques, right VA hypoplasia/stenosis) and hypercoagulability related to malignancy and chemotherapy.
  • No recurrent neurologic deterioration since 2025-01-15, suggesting hemodynamic stability.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue stroke secondary prevention with Plavix (clopidogrel) and Atorvastatin if clinically necessary.
  • Monitor cardiac function (repeat TTE in 1-2 months) for possible progression of diastolic dysfunction.
  • Continue PT/OT rehabilitation.
  • Monitor for hemorrhagic complications before further chemotherapy (stool OB 1+ on 2025-02-04 but improved from 4+ on 2025-01-20).

Problem 2. Hematologic and Renal Status (Anemia, Electrolyte Imbalance, Renal Function)

• Objective:
  • Anemia trends:
    • 2025-01-11: Hgb 6.2 g/dL (severe)
    • 2025-01-20: Hgb 6.9 g/dL (persistent anemia)
    • 2025-02-03: Hgb 9.9 g/dL (improved)
    • 2025-02-11: Hgb 7.3 g/dL (declining again)
  • Iron studies (2025-01-20):
    • Iron: 24 µg/dL (low)
    • TIBC: 173 µg/dL (low)
    • Ferritin: 65.7 ng/mL (normal but borderline)
    • Microcytic indices (MCV 78.7 fL on 2025-01-20) favor iron-deficiency anemia due to malignancy-related chronic disease and GI blood loss.
  • Electrolyte trends:
    • Mild hypokalemia (K 3.3 mmol/L on 2025-02-19, K 3.3 mmol/L on 2025-01-23).
    • Hypoalbuminemia improved (3.0 g/dL on 2025-01-23 → 3.9 g/dL on 2025-02-19).
  • Renal function:
    • BUN/Creatinine stable:
      • BUN 26 mg/dL, Cr 0.58 mg/dL on 2025-02-03
      • eGFR remains >100 mL/min/1.73m²
  • Coagulation:
    • No thrombocytopenia (PLT 376 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-03, PLT 326 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-11).
    • Persistent mild leukocytosis (WBC 7.26 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-11).
• Assessment:
  • Anemia worsened again (Hgb 7.3 g/dL on 2025-02-11), likely due to chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, malignancy, and GI bleeding.
  • Iron deficiency present but not severe.
  • Renal function remains stable, no concern for nephrotoxicity.
  • Electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia, mild hypoalbuminemia) need correction before the next chemotherapy.
• Recommendation:
  • Optimize anemia management: Continue Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) and Folacin (folic acid).
  • Evaluate for additional iron supplementation (IV iron) if anemia worsens further.
  • Monitor stool OB test before chemotherapy to rule out ongoing occult GI bleeding.
  • Potassium supplementation (Radi-K, if needed) to correct hypokalemia.

Problem 3. Infection Control (UTI, Vaginitis, and Sepsis)

• Objective:
  • Recent infections:
    • 2025-01-11 Blood Culture: E. coli bacteremia.
    • 2025-02-04 Urinalysis: WBC >100/HPF, 2+ bacteria, 1+ protein, 1+ occult blood.
    • 2025-02-04 Gynecology Exam: Mild erosion of urethral meatus, vaginal discharge (suspect vaginitis).
  • Antibiotics given:
    • Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) IV (2025-01-11 to 2025-01-25).
    • Biomycin topical for vaginitis (2025-02-04).
  • Clinical status: No fever, stable vitals, improved dysuria.
  • CA125 levels (2025-02-11: 32.7 U/mL; 2025-02-03: 42.2 U/mL): Decreasing trend, suggesting infection resolution rather than progressive malignancy.
• Assessment:
  • Resolved bacteremia, but UTI still requires surveillance.
  • Mild vaginitis without systemic complications.
  • Immune suppression from chemotherapy increases risk of recurrent infections.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor urine culture to confirm clearance of infection before next chemotherapy.
  • Continue vaginal hygiene measures (Biomycin TOPI, education).
  • Avoid unnecessary antibiotic exposure to prevent resistance.

Recommendation on 2nd Immunochemotherapy Session - Proceed with 2nd session of FLOT + Nivolumab, but with close monitoring.

• Justification:
  • Hematologic status is marginal but sufficient for chemotherapy.
  • No severe organ dysfunction (renal/liver function preserved).
  • Stroke is stable, with no new ischemic events.
  • UTI & vaginitis improving, with no active systemic infection.
• Precautions:
  • Correct hypokalemia before chemotherapy.
  • Monitor for anemia progression (consider transfusion threshold of Hgb <7 g/dL).
  • Assess for chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression.
  • Monitor for new thrombotic events due to hypercoagulability.

2025-01-13

[Patient Summary]

The patient, a 62-year-old female, presents with multiple complex medical issues, including:

• Gastric adenocarcinoma, stage III (cT3N2M0) with histopathological confirmation (2024-12-27).
• Complications related to cardiovascular disease, including ischemic heart disease and congestive heart failure (identified on 2024-12-27).
• Diabetes mellitus (diagnosed in 2024-12).
• Anemia (noted since admission on 2024-12-07, hemoglobin 6.2 g/dL).
• Bloodstream infection with Escherichia coli (2025-01-11), likely complicating the clinical course.

The patient underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the FLOT regimen (fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel) combined with nivolumab starting on 2025-01-01, alongside interventions to manage complications, including successful retrieval of a foreign body from the pulmonary artery (2024-12-31).

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Gastric Adenocarcinoma (Stage III, cT3N2M0)

• Objective:
  • Diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma, confirmed on biopsy (2024-12-27), showing adenocarcinoma infiltrating the gastric tissue with irregular glands. IHC for Her2/neu negative (2024-12-27).
  • Imaging (2024-12-25): CT revealed gastric wall thickening at the distal antrum, a large ulcer with regional lymph node involvement, and local invasion to the pancreatic head (cT3N2M0).
  • Tumor markers elevated: CEA 19.84 ng/mL and CA19-9 48.67 U/mL (2024-12-27).
• Assessment:
  • The disease is locally advanced but without evidence of distant metastasis (M0). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (FLOT + nivolumab) was initiated on 2025-01-01.
  • Early response and tolerance to chemotherapy are unknown. No reported complications from initial cycles as of 2025-01-11.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor chemotherapy response with imaging (e.g., CT or PET-CT) and repeat endoscopy with biopsy after two to three cycles (expected by 2025-03).
  • Optimize nutritional and metabolic support during chemotherapy (e.g., dietian consultation, enteral nutrition).
  • Consider re-evaluating tumor markers periodically to assess treatment response.
  • Prepare for possible surgical resection following neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Problem 2. Bloodstream Infection (Escherichia coli)

• Objective:
  • Blood culture (2025-01-11): Escherichia coli isolated.
  • Recent history of Port-A placement (2024-12-30) and foreign body retrieval (2024-12-31), raising concerns for catheter-related infection.
  • Vital signs: Stabilizing blood pressure and oxygenation (2025-01-13), though intermittent febrile episodes (e.g., 37.2°C on 2025-01-12).
• Assessment:
  • Likely catheter-related bloodstream infection, considering the temporal relationship with invasive procedures.
  • Broad-spectrum antibiotics initiated (2025-01-11): Brosym (cefoperazone-sulbactam) Q12H IV.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue intravenous Brosym (cefoperazone-sulbactam), reassess sensitivity, and adjust antibiotics based on culture susceptibility.
  • Urine culture (pending 2025-01-11) to evaluate concurrent urinary tract infection.
  • Monitor for complications such as sepsis, and consider removal or replacement of Port-A if infection persists.

Problem 3. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Severe anemia (hemoglobin 6.2 g/dL on 2024-12-07) improved to 8.6 g/dL by 2025-01-11 after transfusion and iron supplementation (2024-12-27 to 2025-01-13).
  • Peripheral smear and iron studies pending for further etiology clarification.
  • Stool occult blood positive (4+, 2024-12-27), consistent with active gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Assessment:
  • Chronic blood loss from gastric malignancy is the likely etiology. Iron deficiency anemia is suspected due to improved hemoglobin after supplementation.
  • Current trend is stable but requires close monitoring during chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue iron supplementation of Folacin (folic acid) and Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate).
  • Monitor hemoglobin and reticulocyte counts weekly during chemotherapy.
  • Perform upper endoscopy after chemotherapy if bleeding persists.

Problem 4. Diabetes Mellitus

• Objective:
  • Diagnosed in 2024-12, with elevated glucose levels (e.g., 314 mg/dL on 2025-01-12 at 21:07). Treatment includes Forxiga (dapagliflozin) and insulin.
• Assessment:
  • Suboptimal glycemic control, likely exacerbated by chemotherapy and systemic infection.
  • Insulin adjustments are necessary to stabilize glucose levels.
• Recommendations:
  • Adjust insulin dosage (Insulin Actrapid) based on frequent blood glucose monitoring.
  • Collaborate with endocrinology to optimize diabetes management during chemotherapy.
  • Screen for complications, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, given intermittent hyperglycemia.

Problem 5. Cardiovascular Issues (Ischemic Heart Disease and Heart Failure)

• Objective:
  • History of congestive heart failure and ischemic heart disease (diagnosed in 2024-12).
  • Cardiac catheterization findings (2024-12-27): moderate coronary arterial calcification, suspected ischemia in the left ventricle apex.
  • Medications include Concor (bisoprolol) and Blopress (candesartan).
• Assessment:
  • Stable cardiovascular status. Medications appear effective in controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Chemotherapy-associated cardiotoxicity is a concern, particularly with fluorouracil and anthracycline-based regimens.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue beta-blocker therapy and optimize cardiac medications.
  • Monitor for signs of cardiotoxicity with serial echocardiograms (e.g., 2D echo after every few chemotherapy cycles).
  • Manage potential fluid overload due to infection or anemia-related decompensation.

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[MedRec]

• 2025-03-13 ~ 2025-03-17 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, cT1cN0M1a, stage IVA
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Admission on 20250313 for C1-3 free Amivantamab
  • Present illness history
    • This 66-year-old man, who had history of
      • Adenocarcinoma of left lower lobe lung status post three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left lower lobe wedge section and lymph node dissection on 2024/01/05
      • Right Upper Lung adenocarcinoma, s/p VATS lobectomy + RLND on 2023/06/07. pT1cN0(if cM0) -> Right upper lobe lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, cT1cN0M1a, stage IVA, Exon 19(+), ROS1 2+, PDL1 <1%, ROS1 FISH(-), ECOG 1
      • Primary insomnia
      • Hypertension
      • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
      • Coronary artery disease, triple vessels disease, status post percutaneous occlusive balloon angioplasty with drug-coated balloon for left anterior descending artery in-stent restenosis and drug-eluting stent to right coronary artery in-stent restenosis on 2022/8/31.
      • hypercholesterolemia,
    • He regular follow up and medication treatment in our CV, CM and GU OPD.
    • The lung cancer treatment regimen as below:
      • 1st chemotherpy with TKI Giotrif since 20240304
      • CCRT 7000cGy/28 fractions (6 MV photon) to bilateral hilar tumors & lymphatics, 2024/05/13 to 2024/06/21.
    • Under the impression of right upper lobe lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, cT1cN0M1a, stage IVA, Exon 19 (+), ROS1 2+, PDL1 <1%, ROS1 FISH (-),ECOG 1. He was admission on 20250313 for C1-3 free Amivantamab.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, TKI with Giotrif for lung cancer treatment. The serious examination was performed before chemotherapy. Pre-medication with Acetaminophen, Allegra and Dexamethsone was given before Amivantamab IVF. C1-3 Amivantamab 350 mg IVF (charge) was done smoothly on 2025-03-14 and Angiogenesis inhibitor C1 Avastin 500mg will prescribe on 2025-03-15.
    • As present, smoothly respiratory and vital sign. He was discharge on 2025-03-17 then CM OPD for further management.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID 3D
    • ZCough (benzonatate 100mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium 2.5ug/puff) 2puff QD INHL 7D
    • Relvar Ellipta Inhalation Power (fluticasone 92ug, vilanterol 22ug; per dose) 1puff QD INHL 7D
• 2024-12-27, 2024-10-04, 2024-07-19, 2024-04-26, 2023-12-27, SOAP Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Diagnosis
    • Other and unspecified angina pectoris [I20.9]
    • Other postsurgical status, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty status [Z98.61]
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia [E78.0]
    • Peristent disorder of initiating or maintaining sleep [F51.01]
  • Prescription x3
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Urosin (atenolol 100mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Nirandil (nicorandil 5mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2023-06-04 ~ 2023-06-10 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma over right upper lobe of lung status post three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right upper lobe lung lobectomy with radical lymph node dissection on 2023/06/07
    • Coronary artery disease, triple vessels disease status post percutaneous occlusive balloon angioplasty with drug-coated balloon for left anterior descending artery in-stent restenosis and drug-eluting stent to right coronary artery in-stent restenosis.
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Primary insomnia
  • CC
    • Consolidation over RUL and nodule over LLL was noted on CT during health check-up on 2023-05-05
  • Present illness history
    • This 64 year-old male patient has the history of (1) Coronary artery disease, triple vessels disease status post percutaneous occlusive balloon angioplasty with drug-coated balloon for left anterior descending artery in-stent restenosis and drug-eluting stent to right coronary artery in-stent restenosis, (2) hypertension, (3) hypercholesterolemia, (4) Benign prostate hyperplasia.
    • He was referred to our chest surgery OPD due to consolidation over right upper lobe and solitary pulmonary nodule over left lower lobe was noted on CT during health check-up on 2023-05-05. Laboratory data revealed elevated triglyceride (215 mg/dL), and no anemia (Hb:14.9g/dL) nor leukocytosis (5.82*10^3/uL), normal level of Na(139 mmol/L), AST/ALT (16/14U/L), Cre 0.94 mg/dL and eGFR = 85.88%. The urinalysis showed pyuria and bacteriuria. He denied chest pain(-), fever(-), URI symptoms(-), dyspnea(-), unintentional body weight loss(-) or other discomfort(-).
    • After well explained to the patient and his family of current condition and surgucal benefits and risks, he was admitted to our ward today for VATS RUL wedge + RLND arranged on 2023/06/07. Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) and cardiac echo also scheduled before the surgery.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, adequate hydration and symptomatic relief deug was administered.
    • We closely monitor the vital sign, O2 saturation and clinical symptoms.
    • Pre-operative assessment and preparation was done.
    • The 3D video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery RUL lobectomy with radical lymph node dissection was performed smoothly on 2023/06/07.
    • Pathology was sent during the surgery which revealed invasive non-mucinous adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, papillary-predominant pattern. Chest tube was inserted via camera port. Fr. 16 foley catheter was indwelled after operation.
    • After surgery, the patient was transfered back to ordinary ward for further care.
    • We gave adequate pain control and wound dressing. The pain was mild and tolerable. There was no postoperative fever, chillness, nausea, vomiting.
    • Chest tube was removed on 2023/06/09. Foley catheter was removed on 2023/06/08 smoothly and self-voiding was noted. Flatus was also noted and the patient could tolerate oral diet after operation.
    • Post-operation wound was dry and clean without dehiscence, discharge, or oozing. Under the relative stable clinical condition, the patient was discharged on 2023/06/10 with outpatient department follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D if pain
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT 14D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-30
  • Surgery
    • Laryngomicrosurgery with steroid injection        
    • Right tongue biopsy
  • Finding
    • Bilateral vocal cords diffuse edema and ulcer
    • Right lateral tongue border, non-indurated ulcer about 1.5 cm in size
• 2024-01-05
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS LLL wedge + LND.
  • Finding
    • One nodular lesion was noted over LLL, size about 0.8cm in diameter.
    • Frozen section: adenocarcinoma.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via left 8th ICS.
• 2023-06-07
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS RUL lobectomy + RLND.
  • Finding
    • One nodular lesion was noted over RUL, size about 2.2cm in diameter, with pleural traction.
    • Frozen section: adenocarcinoma.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-05-13 ~ 2024-06-21 - 7000cGy/28 fractions (6 MV photon) to bilateral hilar tumors & lymphatics.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-15 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL
• 2025-03-14 - Rybrevant (amivantamab) 350mg NS 243mL 14hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-08 - Rybrevant (amivantamab) 350mg NS 243mL 14hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-08 - Rybrevant (amivantamab) 350mg NS 243mL 14hr
  • dexamethasone 10mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-02 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

2025-03-18

Patient Evaluation

• The patient has DLBCL, non-GCB subtype, with bone marrow involvement (BM biopsy 2025-02-11) and extensive nodal and extranodal disease (PET 2025-02-04, CT 2025-02-01), staged at least Stage III. Immunochemotherapy with R-CHOP has been ongoing, with the latest cycle administered on 2025-03-18.
  
• Hematologically, the patient has progressive anemia (HGB 8.4 g/dL on 2025-03-17 from 10.1 g/dL on 2025-02-03), stable thrombocytosis (PLT 343 x10³/uL on 2025-03-17), and neutrophil predominance (81.0% on 2025-03-17). Renal and hepatic function remain stable.
  
• Notable concerns include mild LV diastolic dysfunction (Echo 2025-02-10), prior splenic involvement (PET 2025-02-04), and elevated D-dimer (1912.00 ng/mL on 2025-02-01), suggesting an increased thrombotic risk.
  
• Management focuses on monitoring hematologic parameters, evaluating treatment response, and addressing potential complications such as cardiovascular risk and hematologic suppression.

Problem 1. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Non-GCB Subtype

• Objective
  • Histopathological diagnosis confirmed DLBCL, non-GCB subtype (IHC: CD20+, Bcl-6+, C-MYC+, Ki-67 70-80%) (Biopsy 2025-01-16).
    
  • Bone marrow involvement detected (BM biopsy 2025-02-11).
    
  • Extensive lymphadenopathy (PET 2025-02-04, CT 2025-02-01).
    
  • Treatment: R-CHOP initiated, latest cycle on 2025-03-18.
• Assessment
  • Disease remains aggressive, with ongoing R-CHOP as per standard DLBCL therapy.
    
  • Bone marrow involvement increases the risk of cytopenia and possible chemotherapy intolerance.
    
  • Imaging suggests continued nodal and extranodal involvement, requiring assessment for treatment response.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor treatment response with PET/CT after 2-3 cycles.
    
  • Consider hematopoietic support (e.g., G-CSF, transfusion) if cytopenia worsens.
    
  • Evaluate for second-line options (e.g., CAR-T, autologous HSCT) if refractory or relapsed disease occurs.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Progressive anemia: HGB 8.4 g/dL (2025-03-17) ↓ from 9.0 g/dL (2025-03-14) ↓ from 10.1 g/dL (2025-02-03).
    
  • Thrombocytosis: PLT 343 x10³/uL (2025-03-17), stable trend.
    
  • Neutrophil predominance: 81.0% (2025-03-17), previous 84.6% (2025-03-10).
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial (chemotherapy, bone marrow involvement, chronic disease).
    
  • Neutrophilia may indicate a stress response to chemotherapy.
    
  • Risk of neutropenic fever should be monitored.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC every few days post-chemotherapy.
    
  • Consider transfusion if HGB <7 g/dL or symptomatic anemia.
    
  • Assess iron, B12, folate for underlying causes of anemia.
    
  • Prophylactic antimicrobials (e.g., levofloxacin, antifungals) if neutropenia worsens.

Problem 3. Cardiovascular Risk & LV Dysfunction

• Objective
  • LV diastolic dysfunction, Grade 1 (Echo 2025-02-10).
    
  • Sinus rhythm with premature supraventricular complexes (ECG 2025-02-01).
    
  • No significant LV systolic impairment (LVEF 78%).
• Assessment
  • Doxorubicin (anthracycline) toxicity risk given cumulative exposure.
    
  • Pre-existing mild cardiac dysfunction warrants monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Serial echocardiography every 3 months.
    
  • Monitor for cardiotoxicity (e.g., BNP, troponins if symptomatic).
    
  • Consider cardioprotective agents (on valsartan currently).

Problem 4. Thrombotic Risk

• Objective
  • Elevated D-dimer (1912 ng/mL on 2025-02-01).
    
  • No current venous thromboembolism (VTE) diagnosed.
• Assessment
  • Increased risk from cancer-associated thrombosis, chemotherapy, and DLBCL-related hypercoagulability.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for VTE symptoms (e.g., leg swelling, dyspnea).
    
  • Consider prophylactic LMWH if further thrombotic risk factors emerge.

Problem 5. Splenic Involvement & Possible Autoimmune Cytopenia

• Objective
  • Mild splenomegaly with increased FDG uptake (PET 2025-02-04).
    
  • Thrombocytosis (PLT 343 x10³/uL on 2025-03-17).
• Assessment
  • Persistent thrombocytosis could indicate reactive thrombocytosis or splenic involvement.
    
  • Autoimmune hemolysis/thrombocytopenia should be ruled out.
• Recommendation
  • Check direct Coombs test to evaluate hemolysis.
    
  • Monitor spleen size progression on follow-up imaging.

Problem 6. Electrolyte & Metabolic Balance

• Objective
  • Stable renal function: Creatinine 0.58 mg/dL (2025-03-17).
    
  • Mild hypokalemia: K 3.6 mmol/L (2025-03-17), previously 4.1 (2025-03-10).
    
  • Normoalbuminemia: Albumin 3.9 g/dL (2025-03-17).
• Assessment
  • Mild hypokalemia, possibly chemotherapy-related or secondary to prednisolone.
    
  • Adequate renal function for continued chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor K+; supplement if <3.5 mmol/L.
    
  • Continue renal function monitoring.

Problem 7. Helicobacter Pylori-Associated Gastritis & Esophagitis

• Objective
  • H. pylori-positive gastric ulcer (EGD 2024-08-20, Biopsy 2024-08-21).
    
  • Reflux esophagitis (LA Grade A).
• Assessment
  • H. pylori was untreated or undertreated (no record of eradication therapy).
    
  • Chronic gastric inflammation may increase GI bleeding risk with chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Confirm H. pylori eradication (stool antigen, urea breath test).
    
  • Continue PPI therapy (e.g., Esomeprazole/Nexium 40 mg QD).

Conclusion

• The patient is undergoing R-CHOP chemotherapy for Stage III DLBCL with bone marrow involvement. The key concerns include hematologic suppression, cardiotoxicity risk, thrombotic risk, and splenic involvement. Continuous monitoring of treatment response (PET/CT), hematologic status, cardiac function, and thrombosis risk is essential.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-19 PET
  • The lesions of increased FDG uptake in possibly lymph nodes in the retroperitoneum, abdominal and pelvic cavities, left inguinal and left upper thigh regions with invlovement of left psoas muscle, and rectum come to very faint or even disappear compared with the previous study on 2024-10-29.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in some mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake at the right shoulder, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral femurs, the nature is to be determined (s/p treatment change, bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with PET scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma s/p treatment with partial to good response, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2025-02-13 Sonography - Thyroid
  • Findings:
    • R’t : 2.11.32.5 cm ; 0.70.50.7 cm ; 0.60.40.6 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multinodular Goiter
• 2024-10-31 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
• 2024-10-30 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 25 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
• 2024-10-29 PET scan
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm with diffuse or dissemiated involvement of one or more extralymphatic organs including left psoas muscle and rectum (stage IV).
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in some mediastinal lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? lymphoma?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in the right 8th rib. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
• 2024-10-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (88 - 25) / 88 = 71.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, mild to moderate TR
    • Pulmonary hypertension
• 2024-10-27 KUB
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-10-27 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
• 2024-10-23 Patho - peritonium biopsy (Y2)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Soft tissue, retroperitoneum, CT-guide biopsy — Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GCB
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: CT-guide biopsy
    • Topology: rectum
      
    • Specimen size and number: 2 pieces, up to 0.3 cm
    • All for section is taken.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type:
      • B-cell lymphoma:
        • Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles:
      • CD3: Highlights background small reactive T cells
      • CD20: Highlights diffuse sheets of neoplastic B cells
      • Cyclin D1: Negative
      • CK: Negative
      • CK20: Negative
      • CD56: Negative
      • GATA3: Negative
      • CD10: Weak Immunoreactivty
      • Ki67: >90%
      • BCL2: Positive
      • C-myc: positive
      • Bcl-6: positive
      • MUM-1: positive
• 2024-10-21 Colonoscopy
  • One sessile polyp was noted in the sigmoid colon Size 0.8 cm. (30 cm from anal verge), polypectomy was not performed.
  • Others negative finding except mucosal edematous change over rectum.
• 2024-10-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-15 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Diffuse infiltrative soft tissue tumors in retroperitoneum with encasement of the vessels, involvement of duodenum, peripancreatic region, bilateral perirenal spaces (more severe at right side), left psoas muscle, peritoneum and along the rectum, r/o malignancy, sarcoma?
    • R/O liver cyst 0.7cm.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
• 2024-10-09 SONO - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Hyperechoic lesions extensively occupied the intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal space over upper and right-side abdomen.
    • Hypoechoic lesions or fluid accumulation in the peri-renal space. Suspected recannalization of umbilical vein.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Intraperitoenal and retroperitoneal lesions
    • Suspected recannalization of umbilical vein
• 2024-10-01 MRA - brain
  • Mild periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
  • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
  • MR angiography of the brain shows atherosclerotic change of intracranial and carotid vessels.
• 2024-10-01 SONO - Thyroid
  • Findings:
    • R’t : 2.11.22.4 cm ; 0.60.40.7 cm ; 0.50.40.6 cm
    • L’t : 0.20.20.2 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multinodular Goiter
• 2024-09-30 Neurosonography
  • mild atheroma on right carotid bifurcation
  • smaller diameter (0.28cm) and lower flow (27 cc/min) with higher resistance (RI=0.85) on right extracranial VA, may suggest distal stenosis or hypoplasia; with inadequate total VA flows (85 cc/min)
• 2024-09-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-16 SONO - Thyroid
  • Findings:
    • R’t : 0.60.40.7 cm ; 2.11.22.4 cm
    • L’t : 0.30.20.3 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multinodular Goiter
• 2024-02-07 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
• 2024-02-07 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-12-19 Behavioral Therapy Record
  • Plan Implementation Period: 2023-12-18 to 2024-01-14
    • Current Behavioral Issues:
      • Cognitive Aspects:
        • The scores of MoCA (22/30) and CASI (81.4/100) indicate borderline cognitive impairment, characteristic of the cognitive impairment population. Deficits are observed in abstract thinking, delayed memory, and fluency of thought. Thinking accuracy is reduced, with a tendency to overlook details, and cognitive performance exhibits signs of restriction.
      • Emotional Aspects:
        • The predominant pathological feature is anxiety, manifesting as withdrawal from hobbies, fear of negative events, insomnia, and cognitive decline. Chronic disease conditions may need to be considered.
    • Behavioral Therapy Objectives:
      • Recommend referral to a disability delay program.
        
      • Monitor the nutritional status of older adults.
        
      • Encourage the arrangement of recreational activities.
  • Behavioral Therapy Plan and Techniques:
    • Psychoeducation approach
    • Behavior logkeeping
  • Behavioral Therapy Procedures:
    • Regular Exercise:
      • Engaging in physical activities more than twice a week can reduce the relative risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by nearly 60%.
        
    • Mediterranean Diet:
      • Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and overall mortality.
        
      • Lowers the relative risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
        
      • Includes high consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and whole grains (rich in vitamins C, E, and B-complex).
        
      • Uses unsaturated oils like olive oil for cooking or salad dressing while minimizing saturated fats.
        
      • Promotes fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
        
      • Discourages alcohol consumption.
        
    • Social Activities:
      • Maintaining social engagement, such as attending reunions, participating in charity groups, community events, religious activities, volunteering, or playing cards, increases cerebral blood flow and reduces the risk of dementia.
        
    • Memory Aids:
      • Assistance with locating items and establishing consistent household routines.
        
    • Daily Gratitude Practice:
      • Cultivating a habit of gratitude each day.
        
    • Daily Light Exposure:
      • One hour of daylight per day can reduce daytime melatonin secretion, increase serotonin levels, regulate sleep, and stabilize emotions.
        
    • Behavioral Logging:
      • It is recommended to record these suggestions daily in a behavior log.
• 2023-12-19 Psychological Assessment Record
  • Report Content:
    • Cognitive Aspects:
      • MoCA (22/30) and CASI (81.4/100) scores indicate borderline cognitive impairment. Deficits are observed in abstract thinking, delayed memory, and fluency of thought. Thinking accuracy is reduced, with a tendency to overlook details, and cognitive performance exhibits signs of restriction.
    • Emotional Aspects:
      • Anxiety is the predominant pathological feature, characterized by withdrawal from hobbies, fear of negative events, insomnia, and cognitive decline. The possibility of a chronic disease state must be considered.
  • Results & Recommendations:
    • Comprehensive behavioral observations, interview data, and test results suggest mild dementia. Ongoing monitoring of cognitive function is recommended.
      
    • Establish a regular daily routine, avoiding frequent changes:
      • include daily exposure to sunlight, exercise, and consistent medication and sleep schedules.
        
    • Increase Social Activities:
      • Engage in social participation and interactions such as attending reunions, charity groups, community events, religious activities, volunteering, or playing cards. These activities can increase cerebral blood flow and reduce the risk of dementia.
        
    • Memory Aids:
      • Assistance with locating items and establishing consistent household routines.
        
    • Daily Light Exposure:
      • One hour of daylight per day can reduce daytime melatonin secretion, increase serotonin levels, regulate sleep, and stabilize emotions.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-24 ~ 2024-11-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-GCB type, triple expressor diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes high-grade, Ki67 > 90%, BCL2 Positive, IPI = 4, Lugno stage IV post R-COP chemotherapy and C1 Polatuzumab (self-paid) plus R-CHP chemotherpy.
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 81 years-old female, a patient was diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes high-grade, Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD3: Highlights background small reactive T cells , CD20: Highlights diffuse sheets of neoplastic B cells Ki67 > 90%, BCL2 Positive on 2024/10/23. suffered from abdominal pain and distension for days and she visited to our OPD for further survey.
    • Image study colonfiberscopy showed one sessile polyp was noted in the sigmoid colon Size 0.8 cm. (30 cm from anal verge), polypectomy was not performed. Others negative finding except mucosal edematous change over rectum.
    • Radiologist was consulted for CT-guide biopsy evaluation. CT-guide biopsy for diffuse infiltrative tumors in retroperitoneum with encasement of the vessels was performed on 2024/10/22.
    • The Soft tissue, retroperitoneum, CT-guide biopsy (2024/10/23) proved diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GCB, triple-expressor, high-grade. Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD3: Highlights background small reactive T cells , CD20: Highlights diffuse sheets of neoplastic B cells Ki67: ＞ 90%, BCL2: Positive, c-myc positive, bcl-6 positiv, MUM-1 positive.
    • PET scan showed compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm with diffuse or dissemiated involvement of one or more extralymphatic organs including left psoas muscle and rectum (stage IV). Bone marrow (2024/10/30) showed negative for malignancy.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024/10/31.
    • Entecavir 1# po qd was given due to anti-Hbc positive.
    • C1 chemotherapy with R-COP was given from 2024/11/01 to 2024/11/02.
    • Today, she was admitted for C1 chemotherapy with Pola (self-paid) / R-CHP (Lipo-Dox self-paid) on 2024/11/24.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with Pola (self-paid) / Mabthera on 2024/11/25 and CHP on 2024/11/26 were given, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Fulphila 6mg sc was given on 2024/11/30.
    • NovoRapid/Tresiba was given for diabetes mellitus control.
    • She was discharged on 2024/11/30 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QOD 7D (on odd days)
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 0.5# HS 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 9# QN 1D (part of chemo regimen)

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-17 - polatuzumab vedotin 1.8mg/kg 90mg D5W 100mL 90min D1 + rituximab 375mg/m2 590mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1180mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 1hr D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-02-24 - polatuzumab vedotin 1.8mg/kg 90mg D5W 100mL 90min D1 + rituximab 375mg/m2 580mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1170mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 54mg D5W 250mL 1hr D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-02-04 - polatuzumab vedotin 1.8mg/kg 90mg D5W 100mL 90min D1 + rituximab 375mg/m2 580mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1170mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 54mg D5W 250mL 1hr D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-12-16 - polatuzumab vedotin 1.8mg/kg 90mg D5W 100mL 90min D1 + rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1150mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 53mg D5W 250mL 1hr D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-11-25 - polatuzumab vedotin 1.8mg/kg 90mg D5W 100mL 90min D1 + rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-11-01 - ……………………………………………… rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

2025-03-18

Updated Insights on Prioritized Issues Since 2024-12-16

Problem 1. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) – Treatment Response and Disease Monitoring

• Objective
  • PET scan (2025-02-19) findings:
    • Significant improvement compared to 2024-10-29:
      • Previously increased FDG uptake in retroperitoneal, abdominal, pelvic, left inguinal, left upper thigh lymph nodes, left psoas muscle, and rectum now faint or disappeared.
        
      • Mediastinal lymphadenopathy with mild FDG uptake, likely reactive rather than malignant.
        
      • Right shoulder FDG uptake, likely benign.
        
      • Newly increased FDG uptake in bilateral femurs, etiology uncertain (bone metastasis vs. therapy effect vs. other).
        
      • Overall partial to good response to treatment noted.
        
  • Recent Immunochemotherapy (2025-03-17, 2025-02-24, 2025-02-04)
    • Polatuzumab vedotin + Rituximab + Cyclophosphamide + Liposomal Doxorubicin + Prednisolone (Pola-R-CHP regimen)
      
    • Supportive therapy: dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, granisetron, acetaminophen, IV hydration.
      
  • CBC Trends (Hematologic Response)
    • 2025-03-17:
      • WBC 5.24 ×10³/uL (improved from 3.04 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-06).
        
      • HGB 10.8 g/dL (stable from 2025-02-23).
        
      • PLT 207 ×10³/uL (up from 85 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-06).
        
      • Neutrophil 55.9%, Monocyte 23.7% (high monocyte count suggests immune response).
        
    • 2025-03-06:
      • WBC 3.04 ×10³/uL, HGB 11.0 g/dL, PLT 85 ×10³/uL (prior chemotherapy-related suppression).
• Assessment
  • Significant reduction in disease burden, with PET scan showing partial to good response to therapy.
    
  • Mild persistent mediastinal lymphadenopathy, likely reactive rather than malignant.
    
  • New FDG uptake in bilateral femurs, unclear significance; requires monitoring (therapy effect vs. bone metastasis).
    
  • Hematologic recovery noted, with improving WBC and platelet counts post-chemotherapy.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current immunochemotherapy regimen unless complications arise.
    
  • Monitor for bone marrow suppression, with follow-up CBC monitoring before each chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Follow-up PET scan in 3 months (2025-05) for further disease monitoring.
    
  • Consider MRI for femoral lesions if clinical suspicion of bone metastasis increases.

Problem 2. Bone Marrow Suppression – Post-Chemotherapy Cytopenias

• Objective
  • WBC Trends:
    • 2025-03-17: 5.24 ×10³/uL (Recovered from 3.04 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-06).
      
    • 2025-03-06: 3.04 ×10³/uL (Post-chemotherapy nadir).
      
    • 2025-02-18: 3.81 ×10³/uL
      
  • PLT Trends:
    • 2025-03-17: 207 ×10³/uL (improving).
      
    • 2025-03-06: 85 ×10³/uL (severe thrombocytopenia).
      
    • 2025-02-23: 256 ×10³/uL
      
  • Hemoglobin Trends:
    • 2025-03-17: 10.8 g/dL (stable).
      
    • 2025-03-06: 11.0 g/dL
      
    • 2025-02-23: 10.7 g/dL
• Assessment
  • Post-chemotherapy bone marrow suppression was evident, with a nadir around 2025-03-06, followed by subsequent recovery.
    
  • Severe thrombocytopenia (85 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-06) was transient, likely due to chemotherapy effects rather than bone marrow failure.
    
  • Leukopenia resolved without complications, no febrile neutropenia noted.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC before each chemotherapy cycle to assess recovery.
    
  • If severe thrombocytopenia recurs (<50 ×10³/uL), consider dose reduction or thrombopoietic support.
    
  • May consider prophylactic infection control, especially in case during neutropenic phases.

Problem 3. Glycemic Control – Diabetes Mellitus

• Objective
  • Recent HbA1c (2025-02-18): 7.5% (suboptimally controlled).
    
  • Glucose Readings:
    • 2025-03-06: 204 mg/dL (fasting hyperglycemia).
      
    • 2025-02-13: 281 mg/dL (severe hyperglycemia).
      
    • 2025-02-18: 141 mg/dL (fasting).
      
  • Medications:
    • Insulin Degludec (Tresiba) SC HS.
      
    • Insulin Aspart (NovoRapid) TIDAC.
• Assessment
  • Suboptimal glycemic control with persistent hyperglycemia.
    
  • Fasting hyperglycemia suggests possible nocturnal glucose elevations.
    
  • Current insulin regimen may require adjustment (consider increasing basal insulin or modifying mealtime bolus).
• Recommendation
  • Monitor fasting glucose and pre-prandial glucose to optimize insulin dosing.
    
  • Consider increasing Tresiba (insulin degludec) nighttime dose to improve fasting glucose.
    
  • Review carbohydrate intake and insulin timing to prevent postprandial hyperglycemia.

Problem 4. Hypertension – Blood Pressure Fluctuations

• Objective
  • Recent BP Readings:
    • 2025-03-18 12:28 → 146/70 mmHg.
      
    • 2025-03-17 20:33 → 181/81 mmHg (hypertensive episode).
      
    • 2025-03-17 16:25 → 139/83 mmHg.
      
    • 2025-03-17 14:00 → 163/72 mmHg.
      
  • Medications:
    • Nifedipine (Atanaal) 5 mg PRNQ6H.
      
    • Candesartan (Blopress) 8 mg QD.
      
    • Bisoprolol (Concor) 1.25 mg QD.
• Assessment
  • BP fluctuations persist, with occasional hypertensive episodes (>180/80 mmHg).
    
  • Combination therapy (CCB + ARB + Beta-blocker) is in place.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor BP trends and symptoms (headache, dizziness).
    
  • Consider replace nifedipine 5mg PRNQ6H with amlodipine 5mg QD if BP persists higher than target with fluctuations.
    
  • Assess adherence and dietary sodium intake.

Problem 5. Thyroid Nodules – Multinodular Goiter

• Objective
  • Thyroid sonography (2025-02-13) findings:
    • Right thyroid nodules:
      • 2.1 × 1.3 × 2.5 cm
        
      • 0.7 × 0.5 × 0.7 cm
        
      • 0.6 × 0.4 × 0.6 cm
        
  • Thyroid function (2025-02-19):
    • TSH 1.47 uIU/mL, Free T4 1.1 ng/dL (euthyroid).
• Assessment
  • Multinodular goiter detected but currently euthyroid.
    
  • No suspicious findings on sonography requiring urgent biopsy.
    
  • No compressive symptoms (dyspnea, dysphagia, voice changes).
• Recommendation
  • Monitor TSH and Free T4 annually.
    
  • Consider repeat thyroid ultrasound in 6-12 months for nodule stability.
    
  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA) if nodules enlarge (>1 cm growth) or if high-risk features develop.

Summary of Prioritized Actions

• Continue Pola-R-CHP regimen for DLBCL.
  
• Monitor PET scan in 3 months (concern for femoral lesions).
  
• Adjust insulin regimen for better glycemic control.
  
• Monitor BP fluctuations and adjust antihypertensives if needed.
  
• Follow up thyroid nodules with serial ultrasound if necessary.

2024-12-16

[Key Summary]

The patient is an 81-year-old female with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (non-GCB, triple expressor), Lugano stage IV, involving intra-abdominal nodes, left psoas muscle, and rectum. She also has significant comorbidities:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c: 7.5%, 2024-11-11).
• Chronic kidney disease (stage 2; baseline creatinine ~0.52 mg/dL, eGFR >120 ml/min/1.73m², 2024-12-15).
• Essential hypertension.
• Borderline cognitive impairment (MoCA: 22/30, CASI: 81.4/100; mild dementia traits, 2023-12-19).

Currently, she is undergoing chemotherapy with polatuzumab vedotin + rituximab + cyclophosphamide + liposomal doxorubicin + prednisolone (Pola-R-CHP). Glycemic control is managed using NovoRapid (insulin aspart) and Tresiba (insulin degludec).

[Problem-Oriented Comments]

• Chemotherapy Response and Safety
  • Objective:
    • Treatment includes Pola-R-CHP (2024-12-16), aligned with the NCCN guidelines for DLBCL with IPI ≥2.
      
    • WBC: 9.53×10³/uL, neutrophil percentage is elevated (73.2%, 2024-12-15), suggesting adequate hematopoietic recovery.
      
    • Platelet count: 312×10³/uL (normal), Hb: 11.7 g/dL (stable), no overt anemia.
      
    • Normal renal (Cr: 0.52 mg/dL) and liver function (ALT: 26 U/L, AST: 19 U/L, 2024-12-15).
      
  • Assessment:
    • Polatuzumab adds a targeted approach to standard R-CHP and has shown benefit in improving outcomes for high-risk DLBCL patients.
      
    • Hematologic parameters appear stable; no evidence of neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, or liver toxicity.
      
  • Recommendations:
    • Continue current chemotherapy protocol (Pola-R-CHP).
      
    • Monitor for adverse events, including febrile neutropenia, hepatotoxicity, and neuropathy, which are polatuzumab-specific risks.
      
    • Assess PET/CT after 2 cycles for response evaluation.
• Diabetes Management
  • Objective:
    • HbA1c: 7.5% (2024-11-11), indicating suboptimal glycemic control.
      
    • NovoRapid (insulin aspart) and Tresiba (insulin degludec) are administered with close glucose monitoring. Recent glucose variability (e.g., 251 mg/dL on 2024-12-16 10:39) is noted.
      
  • Assessment:
    • Chemotherapy, corticosteroids (prednisolone 45 mg BID, 2024-12-16), and underlying stress can exacerbate hyperglycemia.
      
    • Current insulin regimens is recommended adjustment during steroid therapy to maintain glucose levels below 180 mg/dL.
      
  • Recommendations:
    • Add basal-bolus insulin titration during steroid courses. Increase NovoRapid (insulin aspart) dosing based on preprandial glucose levels.
      
    • Implement continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for better control during chemotherapy.
      
    • Evaluate HbA1c again after completion of this chemotherapy cycle.
• Electrolyte Imbalance (Hyponatremia)
  • Objective:
    • Serum sodium: 129 mmol/L (2024-12-15), indicating hyponatremia.
      
    • Recent history of mild CKD with preserved eGFR >120 ml/min/1.73m².
      
  • Assessment:
    • Possible causes: SIADH (chemotherapy-related), diuretic use, or steroid-induced fluid retention.
      
    • Electrolyte monitoring is crucial during chemotherapy to prevent worsening hyponatremia, which may cause neurological symptoms.
      
  • Recommendations:
    • Assess fluid intake and output.
      
    • Gradual sodium correction with oral supplementation if symptomatic.
      
    • Monitor electrolytes (Na, K) every 48 hours during chemotherapy.

[Medication Review]

Active medication:

• Blopress (candesartan) — Appropriate for hypertension. — Monitor potassium and renal function.
• Concor (bisoprolol) — Appropriate for hypertension and cardiac protection. — No adjustment needed.
• Crestor (rosuvastatin) — Appropriate for dyslipidemia. — Monitor liver enzymes regularly.
• Baraclude (entecavir) — Prophylaxis due to anti-HBc positivity to prevent HBV reactivation. — Continue monitoring HBV viral load.
• Tresiba (insulin degludec) — Basal insulin for glycemic control. — Adjust for hyperglycemia exacerbated by chemo.
• NovoRapid (insulin aspart) — Appropriate for postprandial glucose control. Adjust for steroid-induced hyperglycemia. — Increase dosing during corticosteroid therapy.
• Eurodin (estazolam) — Used for insomnia; risk of oversedation in elderly. — Limit to short-term use.
• Through (sennoside) — Appropriate for constipation due to chemotherapy and opioids. — Monitor bowel function.
• Bokey (aspirin) — Used for cardiovascular protection; appropriate dosing at 100 mg QOD. — Assess bleeding risk with chemotherapy.
• Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate) — Appropriate for cardiac support in the presence of atherosclerosis. — Monitor for hypotension.
• Ulstop (famotidine) — GI protection during chemotherapy. — Continue for gastritis prophylaxis.
• Polatuzumab, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, liposomal doxorubicin, prednisolone — Standard regimen for DLBCL with IPI ≥2. — Monitor side effects: neuropathy, cytopenias.

Summary Recommendations:

• Chemotherapy: Continue Pola-R-CHP as per NCCN guidelines. Monitor hematologic and organ function closely.
  
• Diabetes: Adjust insulin therapy for steroid-induced hyperglycemia. Implement CGM for better monitoring.
  
• Electrolyte: Correct hyponatremia gradually with oral supplementation and frequent monitoring.
  
• Medication Review: No critical drug-drug interactions or contraindications. Maintain vigilant monitoring for toxicities, especially with multiple comorbidities.

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[lab data]

2025-01-09 CA-153 (NM) 40.890 U/ml
2024-10-11 CA-153 (NM) 37.080 U/ml
2024-07-16 CA-153 (NM) 36.234 U/ml
2024-04-26 CA-153 (NM) 47.504 U/ml
2024-02-02 CA-153 (NM) 48.501 U/ml
2023-10-27 CA-153 (NM) 61.014 U/ml
2023-07-28 CA-153 (NM) 198.695 U/ml
2023-05-05 CA-153 (NM) 136.84 U/ml
2023-02-02 CA-153 (NM) 69.817 U/ml
2022-09-01 CA-153 20.2 U/mL

2025-01-09 CEA (NM) 3.040 ng/ml
2025-01-08 CEA 2.99 ng/mL
2024-10-11 CEA (NM) 3.265 ng/ml
2024-08-28 CEA 2.20 ng/mL
2024-07-16 CEA (NM) 2.034 ng/ml
2024-05-06 CEA 2.07 ng/mL
2024-04-26 CEA (NM) 2.802 ng/ml
2024-02-02 CEA (NM) 3.276 ng/ml
2024-01-09 CEA 3.49 ng/mL
2023-11-10 CEA (NM) 10.493 ng/ml
2023-10-27 CEA (NM) 9.586 ng/ml
2023-09-19 CEA 5.58 ng/mL
2023-08-31 CEA 6.96 ng/mL
2023-07-28 CEA (NM) 4.836 ng/ml
2023-05-05 CEA (NM) 3.375 ng/ml
2023-02-02 CEA (NM) 2.845 ng/ml
2022-09-01 CEA 4.25 ng/mL

[exam finding]

• 2025-03-12 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-12 CXR
  • large left upper loculated pneumothorax with compressive atelectasis with dilated bronchograms of LUL and adjacent LLL
  • mild left pleural thickening, associated leftward shift of heart
• 2025-01-10 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/10/15, some new faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2025-01-10 MRI - brain
  • no evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2025-01-09 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Loculated left Pneumothorax at left upper lobe with consolidation and lung collapse at lower part accompanied with loculated left pleural effusion is noted. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-10-09, the lesion is stationary.
    • Multiple ground glass nodules at right upper lobe measuring 0.74cm (Se202 Im29), 0.79cm (Se202 Im48), 1.23cm (Se202 Im62).
  • Imp:
    • Left lung cancer s/p treatment with stationary condition.
    • Multiple right upper lobe ground glass nodules. Suggest follow up.
• 2024-12-25 Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • RE type Ad , LE type C.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 49 dB HL; LE 56 dB HL
    • RE moderate to moderately severe SNHL.
    • LE moderate to severe MHL
• 2024-12-02 CXR
  • large left upper loculated pneumothorax with compressive atelectasis with dilated bronchograms of LUL and adjacent LLL
  • mild left pleural effusion/thickening with loculation, associated leftward shift of heart
• 2024-10-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/05/07, no prominent change is noted in the lesions in some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2024-10-11 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-11 CXR
  • large left upper loculated pneumothorax with compressive atelectasis with dilated bronchograms of LUL and adjacent LLL
  • mild left pleural effusion/thickening with loculation, associated leftward shift of heart
• 2024-10-09 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/07/09
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax with consolidation and marked volume loss, bronchiectatic change, of LUL and subjacent superior segment of LLL, containing staple lines.
    • centrilobular nodules and reticular opacities in LLL.
    • mild left pleural effusion with multiloculated and parietal pleural thickening.
    • multiple small GGOs at RUL of lung. infiltrative hypoattenuated mass at A-P window space of mediastinum.
    • leftward shift of heart.moderate atherosclerosis of coronary arteries.
  • Impression:
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax stable and, post treated fibrotic change at LUL and subjacent LLL, and left loculated exudative pleural effusion. mild residual LLL infection or inflammation. small GGOs in RUL, stable.
• 2024-07-09 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/03/06
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax with consolidation and marked volume loss, bronchiectatic change, of LUL and subjacent superior segment of LLL, containing staple lines.
    • centrilobular nodules and reticular opacities in LLL.
    • mild left pleural effusion with multiloculated and parietal pleural thickening.
    • multiple small GGOs at RUL of lung. infiltrative hypoattenuated mass at A-P window space of mediastinum.
    • leftward shift of heart.
  • Impression:
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax stable and, post treated change at LUL and subjacent LLL, and left loculated exudative pleural effusion. mild residual LLL infection or inflammation. small GGOs in RUL, stable.
• 2024-06-19 Hearing Test
  • Tymp RE type Ad, LE perf.
  • ART absent
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 48 dB HL; LE 56 dB HL
    • RE mild to moderate SNHL
    • LE moderate to severe SNHL
• 2024-05-07 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/08/08, no prominent change is noted in the lesions in some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2024-05-04 CXR
  • large left upper loculated pneumothorax with consolidation and marked volume loss of LUL and adjacent LLL
  • left pleural effusion with loculation, in regression, associated and thickening. leftward shift of heart
• 2024-03-06 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/12/12
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax with consolidation and marked volume loss, bronchiectatic change, of LUL and subjacent superior segment of LLL, containing staple lines.
    • extesive centrilobular nodules and reticular opacities in LLL.
    • mild left pleural effusion with multiloculated and parietal pleural thickening.
    • multiple small GGOs at RUL of lung. infiltrative hypoattenuated mass at A-P window space of mediastinum.
    • small left pericardial effusion and Ltward shift of heart.
  • Impression:
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax stable and, post treated change at LUL and subjacent LLL, and left loculated exudative pleural effusion. new LLL infection or inflammation.
• 2024-03-04 CXR
  • large left upper loculated pneumothorax with consolidation and marked volume loss of LUL and adjacent LLL
  • left pleural effusion with loculation and air-fluid level, in regression, associated and thickening
• 2024-01-08 CXR
  • left upper loculated pneumothorax with consolidation and volume loss of LUL and of LLL
  • left pleural effusion with loculation, in regression, associated and thickening
• 2023-12-12 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/07/05:
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax with consolidation and volume loss, bronchiectatic change, of LUL and subjacent superior segment of LLL, containing hypoattenuated necrotic material or fluid and staple lines
    • mild left pleural effusion with multiloculated and parietal pleural thickening.
    • multiple small GGOs at RUL of lung. infiltrative hypoattenuated mass at A-P window space of mediastinum.
    • small left pericardial effusion.
  • Impression:
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax slightly in regression and, post treated change at LUL and subjacent LL, and left loculated empyema or malignant pleural effusion.
• 2023-11-06 PET
  • No previous study for comparison. No focal lesion of significantly increased FDG uptake in the left breast and axillary region.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left upper lung, left lower lung, and bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, highly suspected residual/ recurrent lung cancer with lung to lung and regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably metastatic or reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right post. wall of upper hypopharyngeal region, the nature is to be determined (inflammation process, lung cancer with distant metastasis or even the other primary hypopharyngeal cancer), suggesting further investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a level II-III lymph node of the right cervical region, probably reactive node.
    
  • Left breast cancer s/p treatment, no focal lesion of significantly increased FDG uptake in the left breast and axillary region; left upper lung cancer s/p treatment, highly suspected residual/recurrent cancer with lung to lung and regional lymph nodes metastases, ycT4N3M0-1, stage IIIC-IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET/CT scan.
• 2023-10-24 CXR
  • Pneumothorax at LUL.
  • Left pleural effusion.
• 2023-09-25 CXR
  • a large left upper hydropneumothorax with consolidation and volume reduce and ill-defined mass over Lt upper lung
  • increased density of Lt hilum
  • enlarged cardiomediastinal silhoutte due to pericardial effusion?
• 2023-09-25 Sonography - chest
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was trivial amount of pleural effusion in the left hemithorax (< 1/2 ICS and less than 0.5cm depth). The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate. No special procedure was done from this side.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was no pleural effusion in the right hemithorax. The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate.
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Left trivial pleural effusion.
• 2023-09-18 CXR
  • a large left upper localized neumothorax with consolidation and volume reduce with ill-defined tumor over Lt upper lung
  • increased density of Lt hilum
  • enlarged cardiomediastinal silhoutte due to pericardial effusion?
• 2023-09-12 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax with marked LUL volume loss, containing irregular masses and staple line within,
    • mild to moderate left pleural effusion with multiloculation and parietal pleural thickening.
    • a few small GGOs at RUL of lung. infiltrative mass at A-P window and small LNs in paratracheal space of mediastinum.
    • small pericardial effusion.
  • Impression:
    • a large left upper loculated pneumothorax, left loculated empyema or malignant pleural effusion, LUL tumors, and mediastinal LAP still visible.
• 2023-09-12 Chest lateral Lt
  • Lateral chest image shows: left upper hydropneumothorax with relaxation volume reduce over Lt upuper lobe
• 2023-08-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/09/01, no prominent change is noted in the lesions in some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • No prominent change is noted in the hot and faint hot spots in the skull, possibly more benign in nature.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-08-07 CXR
  • regression of left pneumothorax with inferior pleural effusion s/p left chest tube in place
• 2023-08-07 ROS1 FISH
  • Cellblock No. S202X-15125 A4
  • RESULTS：
    • Number of invasive tumor cells counted: 50
    • Number of observers: 1
    • Number of cells(%) classified as negative: 48(96%)
    • Number of cells(%) classified as positive: 2(4%)
  • INTERPRETATION:
    • Rearrangement of ROS1 gene is NOT detected. Patients with NO ROS1 gene arrangement may not benefit from therapy with ROS1-targeted inhibitors.
• 2023-08-07 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-15125 A4
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >= 50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 85%
• 2023-08-07 EGFR gene mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-15125 A4
  • Result: No mutation was detected at exons 18,19,20,21 of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2023-08-05 MRI - brain
  • Known a case of lung cancer. No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2023-07-31 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, left upper lobe, VATS wedge — Acinar adenocarcinoma
      
    • Lymph nodes, LN 11, LND — Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Pathology stage — pT3N0, Stage IIB at least
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen:
      • Lung, LUL (received for frozen section), size: 6.6 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm
        
      • Lung, LUL (LUL wedge), size: 5.3 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm
        
      • Lymph nodes, one bottle, maximal size: 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery
      
    • Tumor Size: Multiple (Number: 5), the greatest one measuring 2.8 x 2.6 cm
      
    • Gross tumor patterns: ill-defined
      
    • Tissue for sections: F2023-00342FS and A1= largest tumor, A2-A3= smaller tumors. S2023-15125 A1-A4= tumors, A5= cut margin, B= LN 11.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Tumor Focality: Separate tumor nodules of same histopathologic type in same lobe
      
    • Histologic Type: Invasive adenocarcinoma, acinar (60%), solid (20%), lepidic (20%)
      
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
      
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Present
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures: No adjacent structures present
      
    • Margins: The margin is involved by carcinoma
      
    • Regional lymph nodes: Negative for metastatic carcinoma
      • LN 11 (0/2) (number of LN involved/number of LN examined)
    • IHC: TTF1(+), Napsin A(+) and GATA3(-)
• 2023-07-31 Frozen Section
  • Lung, LUL, frozen section — Malignant (adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated)
• 2023-07-05 CT - chest
  • Indication: a case of left Breast Ca s/p OP and RT, multiple LUL lung mass and RUL nodules noted by Chest CT r/o primary or metastatic lung cancer
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Soft tissue mass at left upper lobe measuring 4.2cm in largest dimension is found. Lung cancer is considered. The left pulmonary artery is compressed. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-04-17, the lesion enlarged.
    • Tiny nodular lesions at left upper lobe is found. Lung to lung meta is considered. Moreover, new opacity over left ligula lobe is found.
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral hilar region is found.
    • Mild pericardial effusion is found.
    • S/P mastectomy at left side
    • RUL multiple GGO
  • Imp:
    • left upper lobe lung cancer with lung to ipsilateral lung meta. In progression.
    • Pericardial effusion.
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • T4N3M1a
• 2023-06-21 CXR
  • Increased density and enlargement of Lt suprahilum and convexity of the aortopulmonary window interface result from lymphadenopathy
  • Multiple nodules at Lt apical lung zone
  • Patchy consolidation in Lt lower lung zone
• 2023-06-21 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Diagnosis: bronchitis
  • Conclusion: mild retrictive ventilatory impairment with significant reversibility
• 2023-04-28 Pathology - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, left, CT-guide biopsy —- necrosis
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with marked necrotic debris and interstitial fibrosis No granuloma nor viable malignancy is found. The PAS and AFB special stains are negative. The immunohistochemical stain of CK, TTF-1, and GATA3 show no invasive tumor. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study.
• 2023-04-17 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: extensive, ill-edfined patchy consolidations, in LUL, some lesions surrounded with ground-glass opacity.
    • Mediastinum and hila: large confluent lymphadenopathy left hilum, encasing left pulmonary artery, discrete enlarged LNs in the precarinal space..
    • Vessels: moderate calcified plaques of the LAD and right coronary arteries.
    • Aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
    • Pleura: trace Lt-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: inhomgeneous attenuation of Lt pectoralis msucle, fat stranding in the subcutaneous tissue, and skin thickening at left anterior chest may be post op and R/T change.
  • Impression:
    • multiple LUL primary lung cancersor usual pattern of lobar metastastic tumors and Lt hilar and mediastinal metastatic LAP.
• 2022-09-26 Pathology - breast mastectomy with regional lymph nodes
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, left, skin sparing simple mastectomy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
    • Resection margin, breast, left, skin sparing simple mastectomy — Free
    • Lymph nodes, left axillary sentinel, SLND — Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT1cN0; Anatomic stage IA; Prognostic stage IA if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast Size: 12.5 x 10.0 x 4.7 cm
    • Skin Size: 6.0 x 2.6 cm
    • Nipple: Retracted
    • Tumor Size: 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm
      
    • Resection Margin: Free, 0.5 cm from the deep margin
    • Lymph node: Axillary sentinel
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: F2022-00451. FSA= left axillary sentinel LNs, FSB1= 12’, 3’, 6’ skin and subcutis margins, FSB2= 9’ skin+ subcutis and deep margins, A1= nipple + tumor, A2-A5= tumor, A6-A7= non-tumor.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: 1.9 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade 2 (score= 7)
      • Skin involvement: Tumor invades dermis
      • Ductal carcinoma in situ: Present: Extensive DCIS: Negative
    • Margins: Negative, Closest margin ( 5 mm from deep margin)
    • Nodal status: Negative (sentinel 0/2)
      • number of lymph node examined: 2 (sentinel)
      • number with macrometastases (>2mm): 0
      • number with micrometastases (>0.2~2mm and/or >200 cells): 0
      • number with isolated tumor cells (<=0.2mm and <=200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect: No presurgical neoadjuvant therapy received
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Absent
    • Perineural invasion: Present
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY (S2022-13890)
    • ER (Ab): Positive (90%, 2/3+)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (60-70%, 3+)
    • HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative (score= 1+)
    • Ki-67: 15-20%
• 2022-09-23 Frozen Section
  • Margins, skin+subcutis, 12’, 3’, 6’, 9’ and deep; breast, left, frozen section — Free of carcinoma
  • Lymph nodes, axillary sentinel, left, frozen section — Negative for malignancy (0/2)
• 2022-09-23 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Finding: The sentinel lymph node mapping was performed immediately after injection of 0.5 mCi of Tc-99m phytate (s.c) above the left breast. The sequential static images over the chest revealed a focal area of increased accumulation of radioactivity at the left axilla.
  • IMPRESSION: Probably a sentinel lymph node at the left axillary region.
• 2022-09-01 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in the skull. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2022-08-22 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast tumor, left nipple, core needle biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type with focal ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate grade
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of invasive carcinoma of no special type characterized by tumor cells arranged in linear or cord pattern infiltrating in the stroma. Immunohistochemistry shows CK(+), P63(-), E-cadherin(+), ER(90%, 2/3+), PR(60-70%, 3+), Her2/neu(-, Dako score 1+) and Ki-67: 15-20% for tumor. Besides, focal ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate grade arranged in cribriform pattern is also noted.
• 2022-08-22 Mammography
  • No previous mammography is available for comparison.
  • Mammography of bilateral breasts with craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique (MLO) views shows:
    • Composition: The breast tissue is heterogeneously dense, and this may decrease the sensitivity of mammography.
    • Punctate round calcifications loosely scattered in right breast, favor benign.
  • Final assessment:
    • BI-RADS category 2, Benign finding.
• 2022-08-15 Sonography - breast
  • Conclusion
    • Left subareolar irregular tumor, may consider biopsy.
    • Left breast 12’region lobulated tumor, suggest close follow up.
      
  • BI-RADS: Category 4: suspicious abnormality-biopsy should be considered.
• 2020-05-08 Pathology - uterus with or without SO non-neoplastic/prolapse
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Uterus, myometrium, laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy — multiple intramural leiomyomata
      
    • Uterus, endometrium, laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy — proliferative phase
      
  • Microscopically, the myometrium shows intramural leiomyomata comprised of interlacing smooth muscle cells with areas of myxoid
• 2020-04-16 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 170 * 93 mm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: / cm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 19 x 16 mm , submucosal
        
      • Myoma: 26 x 21 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 29 x 21 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 52 x 42 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 32 x 31 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 100 x 79 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 18.5 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 24 * 21 mm ,
      • LOV:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: LT adnexae: free
  • IMP:
    • Multiple myomas
• 2020-01-10 Sonography - gynecology
  • huge myoma: 12x10cm and other small myomas no ascites, bilateral adnexal: np
• 2020-01-09 CT - abdomen
  • myomas in the uterus

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-26 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S
    • Still lower leg lesions
  • O
    • r/o perforating dermatosis (suspect drug related (Avastin (2024/03-)? Amivantamab (2024/10-)?)
    • itchy +++
  • Prescription
    • Orolisin (chlorphniramine maleate 5mg, orotic acid 30mg, glycyrrhizic 50mg) 1# QID 21D
    • Clobetasol Ointment (0.5mg/gm) BID TOPI 21D
    • Adapalene Gel (1mg/gm) HS TOPI 21D
• 2025-02-19 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S
    • Severe skin itchy with lesions over lower legs
  • O
    • Ulceration over bilateral lower legs -> r/o excoriation related, r/o perforating dermatosis (suspect drug related (Avastin (2024/03-)? Amivantamab (2024/10-)?)
    • Severe itchy +++
  • Prescription
    • Orolisin (chlorphniramine maleate 5mg, orotic acid 30mg, glycyrrhizic 50mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Clobetasol Ointment (0.5mg/gm) BID TOPI 7D
• 2025-02-10 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • S
    • 200000/time, 5000/day, admision on 202502 for C13 Avastin 500mg free, C13 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge, C1-3 Amivantamab 350mg free, C9-2 Ipi 50mg charge, Glutamin IVF, Xgeva
  • Prescription
    • Boren-C Enteric-coated tablet (bromelain 20000units, L-cysteine 20mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetrizine 5mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Tepmetko (tepotinib 225mg) 2# QDCC 28D
    • Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium 2.5ug/puff) 1puff BID INHL 28D
• 2025-01-22 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • S
    • 200000/time, 5000/day, admision on 202502 for C13 Avastin 500mg free, C13 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge, C1-3 Amivantamab 350mg free, C9-2 Ipi 50mg charge, Glutamin IVF, Xgeva
  • Prescription
    • Relvar Ellipta inhalation power (fluticasone 92ug, vilanterol 22ug; per dose) 1puff QD INHL 28D
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI 28D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetrizine 5mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Tepmetko (tepotinib 225mg) 2# QDCC 28D
    • Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium 2.5ug/puff) 1puff BID INHL 28D
• 2025-01-07 ~ 2025-01-13 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA, ECOG 1
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Xerotic eczema with excoriation
  • CC
    • Admission for C12 Avastin 500 free, C12 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge, Hold C1-3 Amivantamab 350mg free, C8-1 Ipi 50 charge, Glutamin IVF, Xgeva    
  • Present illness history
    • This 56 year-old woman has past history of
      • Left breast cancer, pT1cN0M0, stage IA.
      • Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IV.
      • Hypertension
      • Anxiety disorder
    • The lung cancer treatment regimen as below:
      • TKI with Tepotinib 2# QD since 2023/10/25 for MET (+) plus IV TKI with C1-1 Amivantamab 350mg since 2024-10-15
      • Chemotherapy with C1 Avastin 500mg since 2023/08/31.
      • Immunotherapy with C1 Atezolizumab 1200mg since 2023/09/01.
      • Immunotherapy with C1 Ipilimumab 50mg since 2023/12/13.
    • Under the impression of Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA, she was admitted for C12 Avastin 500 free, C12 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge, Hold C1-3 Amivantamab 350mg free, C8-1 Ipi 50 charge, Glutamin IVF, Xgeva.    
• 2025-02-06, 2024-11-14, 2024-08-22, 2024-06-06, 2024-03-14 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Duan WeiLun
  • Prescription x3
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-01-13, 2024-10-21, 2024-07-22, 2024-04-29, 2024-02-05, 2023-11-13, 2023-08-09, 2023-05-08, 2023-02-06, 2022-11-14 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Bio-Cal chewable tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 28D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-12-25 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S
    • Improving
  • O
    • TKI induced acneiform eruptions
    • Constipation
  • Prescription
    • Kolincin Gel (clindamycin 10mg/gm) BID TOPI 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2024-12-17 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S
    • Lesion over face and scalp
    • Lung CA, under TKI
  • O
    • TKI induced acneiform eruptions
    • Constipation
  • Prescription
    • Kolincin Gel (clindamycin 10mg/gm) BID TOPI 7D
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# Q12H 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2024-12-02 ~ 2024-12-07 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge prescription
    • Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA, ECOG 1
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Anxiety disorder, unspecified
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Admision on 20241202 for C11 Avastin 500 free, C11 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge, CEA, C7-2 Ipilimumab 50mg charge, C1-2 Amivantamab 350mg free, Glutamin IVF, Xgeva.    
  • Present illness history
    • Under the impression of Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA, she was admitted on 20241202 for C11 Avastin 500 free, C11 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge, CEA, C7-2 Ipilimumab 50mg charge, C1-2 Amivantamab 350mg free, Glutamin IVF, Xgeva. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, check Lab CXR EKG for prepare chemotherapy, keep TKI with Tepmetko for lung cancer treatment. ANC: 3720.9, Xgeva 120mg SC on 2024/12/03. Arrange Angiogenesis inhibitor with C11 Avastin 500 free on 2024/12/03, Immunotherapy with C11 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge on 2024/12/03, IV TKI with C1-2 Amivantamab 350mg free on 2024/12/04, Arrange immunotherapy with C7-2 Ipilimumab 50mg charge on 2024/12/05. Monitor chemotherapy, immunotherapy, TKI side effect.
    • Consult ENT for Progressive hearing loss. Glutamin 1vial IVD (self-paid) on 2024/12/06.  
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/12/07 and OPD follow was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 2D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 2D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID 2D
• 2024-03-20, 2024-01-03, 2023-10-11, 2023-06-28 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Li JiaFu
  • Diagnosis
    • [F41.9] Anxiety disorder, unspecified
  • Prescription x3
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNQN 28D
    • Zoloft (sertraline 50mg) 1# QN 28D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-08 Dermatology
  • Q
    • Consult for lower limb skin lesion with itching
    • This 56 year-old woman has past history of
      • Left breast cancer, pT1cN0M0, stage IA.
      • Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IV.
      • Hypertension
      • Anxiety disorder
    • The lung cancer treatment regimen as below:
      • TKI with Tepotinib 2# QD since 2023-10-25 for MET (+) plus IV TKI with C1-1 Amivantamab 350mg 2024-10-15
      • Chemotherapy with C1 Avastin 500mg since 2023/08/31.
      • Immunotherapy with C1 Atezolizumab 1200mg since 2023/09/01.
      • Immunotherapy with C1 Ipilimumab 50mg since 2023/12/13.
    • Under the impression of Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA, she was admitted on 20250107 for C12 Avastin 500 free, C12 Atezolizumab 1200mg charge, Hold C1-3 Amivantamab 350mg free, C8-1 Ipi 50 charge, Glutamin IVF, Xgeva.
    • After admission, she complain of bilateral lower limb skin lesion with severe itching about 2 weeks. We need your professional expertise for suggestion, thank you very much.
  • A
    • CC:
      • Skin lesions over bilateral lower legs
    • Skin findings:
      • Erythematous papules with excoriations over bilateral lower legs
    • Imp:
      • Xerotic eczema with excoriations
    • Plan:
      • Education of topical emollient use for skin care
      • Topical Mycomb BID for skin lesions
• 2024-12-03 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • For hearing aid
    • This 56 year-old woman has past history of 1) Left breast cancer, pT1cN0M0, stage IA. 2) Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IV. 3) Hypertension. 4) Anxiety disorder
    • This time, for hearing aid, we need your help, thank you a lot!
  • A
    • S
      • Bil progressive hearing loss with occasional tinnitus, R’t intermittent pulsatile, L’t non-pulsatile tinnitus
      • vertigo(-), sudden onset of HL(-), otalgia(-), otorrhea(-)
      • Hx of L’t tympanoplasty in 2024/08/01
      • Ask for evaluation fo hearing aid
    • O
      • Local finding: Bil clean EAC and fair T-M
    • A
      • Progressive hearing loss, r/o presbycusis or immunotherapy ototoxicity
    • P
      • Already explain current condition and inform the need of audiometry f/u at ENT OPD
      • Hearing aid evaluation would be best performed at OPD setting
• 2024-03-05 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • Hearing loss for about 2 weeks evaluation
    • This 55 year-old woman has past history of 1) Left breast cancer, pT1cN0M0, stage IA. 2) Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IV. 3) Hypertension. 4) Anxiety disorder.
    • The lung cancer treatment regimen as below: ==> TKI with Tepotinib 2# QD since 2023/10/25 for MET (+). ==> Chemotherapy with C1 Avastin 500mg since 2023/08/31. ==> Immunotherapy with C1 Atezolizumab 1200mg since 2023/09/01. ==> Immunotherapy with C1 Ipilimumab 50mg since 2023/12/13.
    • According to patient and her family statement, due to left lower lobe lung adencarcinoma, she was done left upper lobe wedge resection and lymph node sampling on 2023/07/31. 1. Lung, left upper lobe, VATS wedge — Acinar adenocarcinoma. 2. Lymph nodes, LN 11, LND — Negative for malignancy. EGFR: detected at exons 18,19,20,21. PD-L1 > 50%. ROS1 FISH: NOT detected. MET (+).
    • She received chemotherapy with with C1 Avastin 500mg since 2023/08/31. Immunotherapy with C1 Atezolizumab 1200mg since 2023/09/01.
    • Under the impression of Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA and UTI, she was admitted to our CM ward for C6 Avastin 500 free, C6 Atezo 1200, CEA, C3 Ipi 50 free, Glutamin IVF, Liquid NGS FMI .
    • Due to Hearing loss for about 2 weeks, we sincerely need your help for evaluation and management.
  • A
    • Local finding: right ear drum intact; left ear drum 5% central perforation with peripheral injection.
    • Impression: Otitis media with perforation of tympanic membrane, left.
    • Plan: The patient has used medication (Ofloxacin ear drops BID) prescribed from local clinic for 4 days.
    • Suggest continuing the same regimen for at least 3 days more.
    • ENT OPD follow-up after discharge if needed.
• 2023-09-13 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • Bilateral upper back painful
    • Chest pain, wound pain and mild dyspnea
    • Persisted mild cough without sputum for several months
    • Denied fever, GI signs, dysuria
    • TKI with Tepotinib 225mg 1# QD since 2023/08/31 (self-paid) was given.
    • Allergy: NKA
    • PHx:
      • Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IV status post three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left upper lobe wedge resection and lymph node sampling on 2023/07/31
      • Left breast cancer, pT1cN0M0, stage IA,
      • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Lab
      • 2023/08/31 14:47 HGB = 11.9 g/dL;
      • 2023/08/25 20:03 HGB = 11.4 g/dL;
      • 2023/08/10 06:28 HGB = 9.4 g/dL;
      • 2023/08/09 21:08 HGB = 9.8 g/dL;
    • Chest discomfort, dyspnea on exertion and generalized malaise since today.
    • TOCC(-) No known allergy.
  • A
    • The image showed localized pneumnothorax. Please given adequate analgesia and OPD f/u. Thanks for your consultation!!
• 2023-08-31 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This 54year-old patient has past history of
      • 1. left breast cancer, pT1cN0M0, stage IA.
      • 2. Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IV.
      • 3. Hypertension
    • Adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA status post three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left upper lobe wedge resection and lymph node sampling on 2023-07-31
    • This time, for CCRT, we need your help, thank you a lot!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For postoperative CCRT due to acinar adenocarcinoma of the left upper lobe lung.
      • PI: The patient suffered from acinar adenocarcinoma of left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA status post 3D VATS LUL wedge + LN sampling on 2023-07-31. For postoperative CCRT.
      • Femara: 2022-10-19
      • Family history: (younger brother: esophageal cancer)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (quit); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (-)
      • Personal Hx: DM(-); HTN(+)
      • Allergy(-)
    • O: ECOG: 0
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; left breast: s/p skin sparing total mastectomy and reconstruction; right breast: intact; left lateral chest wall: surgical scars.
      • Breast sono (2022-08-15): 1. Left subareolar irregular tumor, may consider biopsy. 2. Left breast 12’region lobulated tumor, suggest close follow up. BI-RADS: Category 4
      • Mammography (2022-08-22): BI-RADS category 2, Benign finding.
      • Pathology (S2022-13890, 2022-08-24): Breast tumor, left nipple, core needle biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type with focal ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate grade
      • Bone scan (2022-09-01): no evidence of bone metastasis.
      • CXR (2022-09-02): Essential negative findings
      • Operation (2022-09-23):left breast cancer, central, skin sparing total mastectomy, axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy, pedicle latissmus dorsi myocutaneous flap for breast reconstructoin.
      • Pathology (S2022-16334, 2022-09-27):1. Breast, left, skin sparing simple mastectomy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type. 2. Resection margin, breast, left, skin sparing simple mastectomy — Free. 3. Lymph nodes, left axillary sentinel, SLND — Negative for malignancy (0/2). 4. AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT1cN0; Anatomic stage IA; Prognostic stage IA if cM0. Margins: Negative, Closest margin (5 mm from deep margin). Lymphovascular invasion: Absent. Perineural invasion: Present. ER (Ab): Positive (90%, 2/3+), PR (Ab): Positive (60-70%, 3+), HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative (score= 1+), Ki-67: 15-20%.
      • RT (2022-11-08 ~ 2022-12-19): 5000cGy/25 fractions of the left chest wall (including the residual breast tissue), and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the left chest wall tumor bed (scar) area.
      • CT: Lung/Mediastinum/Pleura (2023-07-05): left upper lobe lung cancer with lung to ipsilateral lung meta. In progression. Pericardial effusion.
      • Operation (2023-07-31): 3D VATS LUL wedge + LN sampling. [Finding]: Multiple necrotic tumors were noted within LUL and pleural cavity. Solid LN lesions were noted over area of AP window.
      • Pathology (S2023-15125, 2023-08-04): 1. Lung, left upper lobe, VATS wedge — Acinar adenocarcinoma. 2. Lymph nodes, LN 11, LND — Negative for malignancy (0/2). 3. Pathology stage — pT3N0, Stage IIB at least. Margins: The margin is involved by carcinoma
      • MRI of brain (2023-08-05): Known a case of lung cancer. No evidence of brain metastasis.
    • A:
      • Invasive carcinoma of no special type of the left breast, ER (Ab): Positive (90%, 2/3+), PR (Ab): Positive (60-70%, 3+), HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative (score= 1+), AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT1cN0(cM0); Anatomic stage IA; prognostic stage IA, s/p left breast cancer, central, skin sparing total mastectomy, axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy, pedicle latissmus dorsi myocutaneous flap for breast reconstructoin, radiotherapy, and status during endocrine therapy.
      • Acinar adenocarcinoma of the left upper lobe lung, T4N2M1a stage IVA, s/p 3D VATS LUL wedge + LN sampling, stage pT3N0, Stage IIB, with surgical margin involved by carcinoma.
    • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage pT3N0, Stage IIB, with surgical margin involved by carcinoma.
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: LUL lung tumor bed area
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 6000cGy/30 fractions of the LUL lung tumor bed area
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of re-irradiation were well explained to the patient and her sister. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1330, 2023-09-04.
• 2023-04-28 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • For lung tumor CT-guided biopsy
    • This is a 54-year-old female with underlyings of Left breast cancer, pT1cN0M0, stage IA, status post skin sparing total mastectomy + axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy + pedicle latissmus dorsi myocutaneous flap for breast reconstruction on 2022/09/23, status post completion of radiotherapy on 2022/12/19, under Femara since 2022/10/19.
      
    • This time, CXR at OPD (2023/04/13) revealed a LUL mass lesion, r/o primary lung Ca or breast Ca with lung metastasis.
    • Chest CT was arranged on 2023/04/17 and revealed “LUL extensive, ill-defined opacity with surrouded GGO lesion, RUL tiny nodule and GGO lesions, r/o primary or metastatic lung tumor, left hilum huge lymphadenopathy, encasing left pulmonary artery, pericarinal LAP(+), left trivial effusion”.
    • Due to the above reasons, we sincerely need your expertise for CT-guided biopsy, to determine the nature of the lung tumors. Thank you very much!
  • A
    • This 54-year-old patient is a case of left lung consolidation, r/o malignancy. CT-guided biopsy is indicated.
    • Please chek platelet, PT, and aPTT before this procedure. We will inform the risk of insufficient specimen, pneumothorax, hemorrhage, infection, and air embolism to the patient and the family.
• 2022-09-22 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • This 54 year-old women patient. Due to left breast cancer, she was admitted for surgery of left simple mastectomy + SLNB + reconstruction on 2022/09/23. We need your help for combine surgery.
  • A
    • We will arrange combine operation for breast reconstreucion (with pedicle LD flap) for her
• 2022-09-22 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • This 54 year-old women, she has left breast cancer with left simple mastectomy + SLNB + reconstruction on 2022/09/23. We need your help for rehabilitation after surgery, thank you!!
  • A
    • We were consulted for rehabilitation for preventing complications and post-operation lymphedema.
    • Premorbid functional status: Walk ID, ADLs ID.
    • Physical examination
      • 2022/09/22 12:32 T/P/R: 36.5’C / 79bpm / 18bpm; BP 148/73mmHg
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: intact
      • MP: RUE/RLE: 5/5, LUE/LLE: 5/5
      • Functional status: ID
      • ADLs: ID
      • Bilateral shoulders ROM: full range of ative and passive ROM
      • Hand and arm circumference (R/L,cm):
        • Elbow joint above 5cm 24.5/24.5
        • Elbow joint below 5cm 24/23
    • Imp
      • Lt breast ca, cT1cN0M0 stage 1A
      • OP: Left simple mastectomy + SLNB + reconstruction on 2022/09/23
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: Bedside PT rehabilitation (passive ROM, massage, therapeutic exercise) and home program education
      • Goal: Functional ability ID, maintain ROM, prevent post-OP complications
• 2020-01-09 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3, Abdominal pain > Acute central moderate pain (4-7), transferred from clinic with suspected appendicitis, current right abdominal pain.
    • Abdominal Cramping Pain
    • Diarrhea
    • Nausea
    • No dysuria
  • A
    • G0, sex(+), LMP:2020/01/06
    • CC: lower abdominal pain for 2 days
    • O:
      • PV: bloody discharge, no lifting pain
      • RLQ tenderness
      • Echo: huge myoma: 12x10cm and other small myomas
      • no ascites, bilateral adnexal: np
    • Imp: uterine myoma
    • Sugg:
      • GYN OPD f/u
      • Symptomatic treatment
      • Instructed patient that if there is significant bleeding or severe abdominal pain, she must return to the emergency department.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-01
  • Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty, left
  • Finding
    • Left ear drum 15% perforation
    • Middle ear mucosa: ok        
    • Application of Amniofix    
• 2023-07-31
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS LUL wedge + LN sampling.
  • Finding
    • Multiple necrotic tumors were noted within LUL and pleural cavity. Solid LN lesions were noted over area of AP window.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via left 8th ICS.
• 2022-09-23 17:15
  • Surgery
    • Pedicle latissmus dorsi myocutaneous flap for breast reconstructoin
  • Finding
    • Left breast cancer defect
  • Breast reconstruction
    • left pedicle latissmus dorsi myocutaneous flap
    • skin paddle design 8*4 cm
    • skin and breast mound reconstruction
    • Tisseel and NewEpiPlus application
• 2022-09-23 14:15
  • Surgery
    • left breast cancer, central
    • skin sparing total mastectomy
    • axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Finding
    • left breast tumor, retroalreolar
    • frozen: margin is negative
    • axillary sentinel lymph: 2, all negative
• 2020-05-08
  • Surgery
    • laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy
    • laparoscopic adhesiolysis
  • Finding
    • Uterus: enlarged, 17x15x14cm with multiple myomas at corpus; 11x10cm at fundal wall; 6x5cm at post wall; another 3x3cm; 3x3cm;3x3cm;3x3cm corpus (total weight 830gm) was removed by cold knife; cervical stump was sutured with 1-0 vicryl
    • bil adnexa: normal-looking
    • CDS: no fluid but pelvic adhesion was noted between ant peritoneum, pelvic walls and bowels s/p LSC lysis

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-09-06 ~ 2023-10-20 - 3000cGy/15 fractions of the LUL lung tumor bed and metastatic tumor, and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the LUL lung tumor bed area.
• 2022-11-08 ~ 2022-12-19 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the left chest wall (including the residual breast tissue), and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the left chest wall tumor bed (scar) area.

[immunichemotherapy]

• 2025-03-12 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2025-01-10 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2025-01-09 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 60min

• 2025-01-08 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-12-05 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-12-04 - Rybrevant (amivantamab) 350mg NS 243mL 12hr

  • dexamethasone 10mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-03 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min + Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-10-15 - Rybrevant (amivantamab) 350mg NS 243mL 12hr

  • dexamethasone 10mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-14 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-10-11 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-08-29 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-08-28 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-08-27 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-07-10 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-07-09 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-07-08 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-05-08 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-05-07 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-05-06 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-03-06 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-03-05 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-03-04 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-01-10 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-01-09 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-01-08 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-12-13 - Yervoy (ipilimumab) 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2023-12-12 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2023-12-11 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-11-10 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2023-11-09 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-09-19 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min + Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-09-01 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2023-08-31 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 500mg NS 250mL 90min

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-09-14 ~ 2024-01-29 - Tepmetko (tepotinib 225mg) 2# QDCC

• 2022-10-19 ~ undergoing - Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD

2025-03-17

[Hypokalemia (K 2.3 mmol/L on 2025-03-12)]

Objective:

• 2025-03-12: K 2.3 mmol/L (critical hypokalemia), Na 132 mmol/L, Ca 2.28 mmol/L, Mg 2.2 mg/dL
  
• 2025-01-08: K 3.1 mmol/L, Na 141 mmol/L, Ca 2.16 mmol/L, Mg 2.3 mg/dL (previous mild hypokalemia)
  
• Medications:
  • Diuretics: No direct diuretics recorded, but Xgeva (denosumab) and Avastin (bevacizumab) can contribute to electrolyte imbalances.
    
  • Glucose-lowering agents: Januvia (sitagliptin) could contribute to glucose variations, indirectly affecting K.
    
• Recent clinical events:
  • 2025-03-12 ECG: Prolonged QT (which can be exacerbated by hypokalemia).
    
  • 2025-03-12 CXR: Left pneumothorax and atelectasis—possible compensatory hyperventilation leading to K shifts.
    
  • 2025-01-10 Tc-99m bone scan: No major bone metastases, ruling out significant intracellular K shifts due to tumor lysis.
    
  • 2024-12-03 Dermatology consult: Possible drug-induced perforating dermatosis from Avastin, Amivantamab—raises the possibility of chronic inflammation contributing to electrolyte disturbances.

Assessment:

• Severe hypokalemia (K 2.3 mmol/L) with concurrent hyponatremia (Na 132 mmol/L):
  • The marked drop in K suggests an ongoing loss rather than a redistribution effect.
    
  • The coexisting hyponatremia suggests possible fluid imbalance.
• Potential contributing factors:
  • Chronic malnutrition or inadequate intake: Possible given cancer-related cachexia and prior reports of low appetite.
    
  • Renal losses: Avastin (bevacizumab) is associated with renal tubular dysfunction, leading to K wasting.
    
  • GI losses: No recent reports of diarrhea or vomiting, making this less likely.
    
  • Metabolic alkalosis? No overt mention, but persistent respiratory compromise (atelectasis, pneumothorax) could lead to compensatory alkalosis, exacerbating K loss.
    
  • Drug-induced hypokalemia:
    • Avastin (bevacizumab): Can cause K loss via renal effects.
      
    • Xgeva (denosumab): Indirect effects through calcium-phosphate regulation.
      
    • Januvia (sitagliptin): Unlikely direct effect but may contribute to altered glucose metabolism and shifts in electrolytes.
• Clinical risks associated with hypokalemia:
  • Arrhythmias: ECG already shows prolonged QT, raising concern for Torsades de Pointes.
    
  • Neuromuscular dysfunction: No overt weakness reported, but needs monitoring.
    
  • Worsening respiratory function: Hypokalemia may impair diaphragm contractility, relevant given pneumothorax history.

Recommendation:

• Urgent correction of K:
  • If asymptomatic: Oral KCl supplements (e.g., KCl 40-60 mEq daily in divided doses).
    
  • If symptomatic or ECG worsening: IV KCl infusion with cardiac monitoring (10-20 mEq/hr, not exceeding 40 mEq over 24 hrs).
    
• Monitor and correct underlying causes:
  • Monitor renal function (BUN/Cr/eGFR) and urine electrolytes if needed.
    
  • Check acid-base balance (arterial blood gas) to rule out metabolic alkalosis.
    
  • Consider alternative medications if drug-induced K loss is suspected (e.g., review Avastin’s necessity or adjust dose).
    
• Monitor ECG closely for arrhythmias, given prolonged QT.
  
• Ensure adequate K intake: Dietary counseling for potassium-rich foods (bananas, potatoes, spinach, oranges).
  
• Evaluate for concurrent Mg deficiency: Hypokalemia often coexists with hypomagnesemia, which is borderline (Mg 2.2 mg/dL). Consider supplementing Mg if K remains refractory.
  
• Close follow-up: Repeat K, Mg, Na in 24-48 hrs after correction to assess response.

[Progressive Lower Leg Skin Lesions with Exudate] (not posted)

2025-03-17 bedside visit at around 13:30 for leg lesion. Patient resting, inquired with the primary nurse on duty. She showed the images of patient’s red lesions with exudate mainly located on the mid-calf of both legs, mostly about the size of a one to fifty TWD coin. On the left knee, there is a larger area. According to the primary nurse, the patient’s condition has been gradually worsening recently.

Objective:

• Bedside evaluation (2025-03-17 at 13:30):
  • Red lesions with exudate, mainly mid-calf on both legs.
    
  • Sizes range from one to fifty TWD coin; a larger lesion on the left knee.
    
  • Progressive worsening per primary nurse’s report.
• Relevant dermatology evaluations:
  • 2025-02-26, 2025-02-19 SOAP (Dermatology):
    • Suspected perforating dermatosis (drug-related? Avastin (bevacizumab), Amivantamab).
      
    • Itchy +++, ulceration over both lower legs.
      
    • Treatment: Orolisin (chlorpheniramine maleate, orotic acid, glycyrrhizic acid), Clobetasol Ointment, Adapalene Gel.
      
  • 2025-01-08 Dermatology consultation:
    • Erythematous papules with excoriations over both legs.
      
    • Diagnosis: Xerotic eczema with excoriations.
      
    • Treatment: Topical Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID.
• Contributing systemic factors:
  • Cancer & Immunotherapy:
    • Adenocarcinoma of LUL (T4N2M1a, Stage IV) on Avastin, Atezolizumab, Ipilimumab, Amivantamab, Tepmetko—all linked to dermatologic toxicities.
      
    • Past breast cancer (pT1cN0M0, Stage IA) s/p surgery, RT, Femara (letrozole).
      
  • Electrolyte imbalance:
    • Hypokalemia (K 2.3 mmol/L, 2025-03-12) - can contribute to poor wound healing and muscle weakness.
      
  • Metabolic factors:
    • Diabetes mellitus—not overtly complicated, but should consider its impact on wound healing.
      
  • Chronic dermatologic history:
    • Xerotic eczema, acneiform eruptions (TKI-related), perforating dermatosis?
• Complications to rule out:
  • Superimposed bacterial infection? Exudate suggests secondary infection (impetiginization or cellulitis).
    
  • Vascular insufficiency? No reported signs of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), but chronic skin changes raise concerns for venous stasis dermatitis or microangiopathy.
    
  • Immune-related skin toxicity? Multiple immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and VEGF inhibitors (Avastin) can cause chronic vasculopathic skin toxicity.
    
  • Autoimmune component? Given chronicity and ulceration, consider vasculitis (e.g., leukocytoclastic vasculitis, cryoglobulinemia).

Assessment:

• Worsening lower leg skin lesions with exudate, raising concern for:
  • Superimposed bacterial infection (impetigo, cellulitis, abscess?).
    
  • Drug-induced dermatologic toxicity (Avastin, Amivantamab, ICIs).
    
  • Venous stasis dermatitis or microangiopathy-related skin breakdown.
    
  • Possible autoimmune vasculitis-related ulcerations.
• Risk factors:
  • Cancer-related malnutrition → Poor wound healing.
    
  • Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia) → Impaired epithelial repair.
    
  • Chronic steroid or immunosuppressive exposure → Increased risk of infection.
    
  • Multiple oncologic agents with dermatologic toxicity potential.

Recommendation:

• Wound culture & infection control:
  • Swab for bacterial (Gram stain, culture), fungal culture.
    
  • Consider empiric antibiotics if signs of spreading infection (redness, swelling, warmth, fever).
    
  • Check WBC, CRP for systemic inflammatory response.
• Dermatology follow-up for biopsy if needed:
  • If lesions are atypical or unresponsive to initial treatment, consider a biopsy to rule out vasculitis, immune-mediated skin toxicity, or malignancy-related skin ulceration.
• Medication adjustments:
  • Consider holding Avastin (bevacizumab) if significant worsening, given its association with poor wound healing, vasculopathy, and cutaneous ulcerations.
    
  • Continue Clobetasol Ointment, but balance with wound healing.
    
  • If infection suspected, hold Adapalene Gel (can irritate broken skin).
• Optimize systemic factors for healing:
  • Aggressive potassium correction (K ≥3.5 mmol/L target).
    
  • Monitor glucose control (diabetes impact on healing).
    
  • Assess for venous insufficiency (doppler US if needed).
• Close observation:
  • Reassess wound size, exudate, surrounding skin changes daily.
    
  • Consider hospitalization if cellulitis worsens, necrotic changes develop, or systemic signs of infection appear.

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250317

[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2025-02-19 Pathology - tonsil and/or adenoid
  • Labeled as “right tonsil”, biopsy — diffuse large cell lymphoma, non-GCB type, high grade.
  • Section shows beign squamous mucosa lined tissue with difuse infiltration of atypical large cells, and marked necrosis.
  • IHC stains: CD3 (focal +), CD20 (diffuse +): a predominant B cell subpopulation, bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+), MUM-1 (+, > 30%), CD10 (-), cyclin-D1 (-), Ki67: 90%, CK (-), CD163 (focal +).

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250314

[exam finding]

2024-08-02 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-08-02 HBsAg Value 0.42 S/CO

2024-08-02 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-08-02 Anti-HCV Value 0.78 S/CO

2024-08-02 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-08-02 Anti-HBc-Value 1.89 S/CO

2024-08-02 Anti-HBc IgM Nonreactive
2024-08-02 Anti-HBc IgM Value 0.08 S/CO

2024-08-02 Anti-HBs 18.11 mIU/mL

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-18 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-01-15 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/10/11.
    • S/P colostomy at the distal descending colon.
    • There is mild left Pleura effusion.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and ectasia 2.2 cm.
      
    • Both kidneys show small size, few cysts, and thin parenchyma that are c/w ESRD.
    • A calcification (6mm) at LLL of the lung is noted that is c/w old granuloma.
• 2024-10-11 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: 20240624 Hartmann’s operation with AR - Adenocarcinoma with acute suppurative serositis, compatible with micro-perforation. pT4aN0, if cM0, stage IIB
  • This patient did not receive IV contrast administration. Small visceral, intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal lesion may be difficult to detect. Either vascular patency or organ perfusion status can not be determined without IV contrast.
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/06/21.
    • S/P colostomy at the distal descending colon.
    • Prior CT identified a cystic-like lesion at left inguinal region, 4.4 cm in size (the largest dimension), is not noted again. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and ectasia 2.2 cm.
      
    • Both kidneys show small size, few cysts, and thin parenchyma that are c/w ESRD.
    • A calcification (6mm) at LLL of the lung is noted that is c/w old granuloma.
• 2024-08-29 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-08-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (134 - 30) / 134 = 77.61%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV; normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild AR; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Dilated aortic root and ascending aorta.
• 2024-08-06 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface. Anechoic lesion about 0.7cm was noted at left lobe.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Gallbladder was not seen.
      • No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cyst, left lobe
    • Post cholecystectomy
• 2024-08-05 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the LLQ of abdomen, compatible with S-colon cancer s/p surgical reaction.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue in the RLQ of abdomen, the nature is to be determined, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions and mediastinal spaces, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue surrounding bilateral hips, probably benign in nature.
    
  • S-colon cancer s/p treatment with a FDG-avid tumor-like lesion in the RLQ of abdomen, nature ?
• 2024-08-02 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-08-01 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with 1st degree A-V block
  • Otherwise normal ECG
• 2024-06-24 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumors
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, sigmoid colon, Hartmann’s operation with AR — Adenocarcinoma with acute suppurative serositis, compatible with microperforation
    • Bilateral cutting ends, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/15)
    • AJCC pathologic stage — pT4aN0, if cM0, stage IIB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: Hartmann’s operation with AR
    • Specimen site: sigmoid colon
    • Specimen size: 11.8 cm in length, up to 2.5 cm in diameter
    • Tumor size: 3.8 cm
    • Tumor location: sigmoid colon, 3.2 and 4.3 cm from bilateral margins
    • Tumor appearance: ulcerative annular tumor with inflammatory exudate at serosal wall
    • Depth of invasion grossly: visceral peritoneum
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: bilateral cutting ends, A2-A5: tumor + serosa, A6-A7: suspect microperforated site, A8-A10: lymph nodes
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: adenocarcinoma
    • Histology Grade: G3, poorly differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: visceral peritoneum
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: identified
    • Perineural invasion: identified
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: not involved
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: free of tumor metastasis (0/15)
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: N/A
    • Extranodal involvement: N/A
    • Pathological TNM Stage: pT4N0
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: N/A
    • Additional pathologic findings: N/A
    • TNM descriptors: N/A
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A
    • Immunohistochemistry: EGFR(+), MLH1(-), PMS2(-), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+) for tumor
      
    • Comment: The tumor show loss of expression of the mismatch repair proteins MLH1 and PMS2. This pattern is likely to be sporadic (MLH1 promoter hypermethylation), although it is possible due to Lynch or related syndromes
• 2024-06-21 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Pneumoperitoneum. Wall thickening of D- and S-colon with adjacent fat stranding. Mild small bowel ileus.
    • A nodule (3.3cm) at left inguinal region.
    • Some nodules (up to 1.7cm) in both hepatic lobes.
    • A calcification (6mm) at LLL.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P left femoral operation.
  • Addendum Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
• 2024-06-17 Pelvis-THR & Lt. Hip Lat X-rays
  • Left femoral neck fracture with multiple screws fixation.
• 2024-02-26 Pelvis-THR & Lt. Hip Lat X-rays
  • Left femoral neck fracture with multiple screws fixation.
  • Osteoarthritis change of both hip joints with joint space narrowing (more at superior aspect), subchondral sclerosis and marginal spur formation.
• 2023-12-18 Bone densitometry - spine + hip
  • L-spines BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 1.071 gms/cm2, about 0.2 SD above the peak bone mass (102%) and 1.0 SD above the mean of age-matched people (123%).
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Right hip, BMD is 0.582 gms/cm2, about 2.4 SD below the peak bone mass (69%) and 0.7 SD below the mean of age-matched people (88%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2023-11-22 CT - pelvis-bone
  • Indication: hip pain
  • Without-contrast CT of pelvis shows:
    • Left femoral neck fracture, mid-cervical region, with mild impaction and displacement.
    • s/p foley catheter insertion.
  • Impression
    • Left femoral neck fracture with mild displacement
• 2023-01-07 Anoscopy
  • Impression: Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels and a thrombus at 7 oclock position
• 2022-10-06 SONO - Nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:10.74cm uneven surface
      • L’t:10.07cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness normal
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness normal
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Sinus Not Dilated
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: cortical,single 1.22cm in the middle kidney
      • L’t: cortical,multiple 3 cystic lesions, the largest one is 1.57cm in the middle kidney
    • Stone None
    • Mass None
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic parenchymal renal disease.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.
• 2021-08-17 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2021-08-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (153.21 - 46.53) / 153.21 = 69.63%
    • LVEF(%) = 58
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65.98 ~ 69.63
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated aortic root, normal AV, mild AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Normal LV wall thickness, borderline dilated LV size
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2021-02-19 SONO - vein
  • Report:
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 6.9 mmHg ; 10.6 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 100 % ; 100 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 100 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 8.2 mmHg ; 11.1 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 100 % ; 100 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 100 %
  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of deep vein thrombosis at bilateral lower limbs (by color flow filling, direct compression, and distal augmentation response)
    • Bilateral leg soft tissue edema, with perforator veins draining to bilateral tibial veins
• 2020-02-11 MRA - brain
  • Old bilateral basal ganglia, corona radiata infarcts.
  • Brain atrophy. Bilateral subcortical and periventricular white matter change (leukoaraiosis).
• 2020-02-10 Neurosonography
  • Mild to moderate atheromatous lesions in bilateral BIFs.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial vertebral, basilar arterial flows.
  • Poor temporal windows for transcranial insonation.
  • Suggest MRA (neck + intracranial arteries) for further study if no contraindication.
• 2020-02-10 EEG
  • This EEG were composed by intermittent diffuse theta wave with 5-6 Hz, 10-20 uv in bilateral hemisphere.
  • There were no obvious photic driving response.
  • This EEG suggest mild diffuse cortical dysfunction.
  • Advise clinical correlation.
• 2020-02-07 CT - brain
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • Lacunar infarcts in right thalamus, left basal ganglion and corona radiata.
    • Widening of cortical sulci and dilatation of ventricles.
  • IMP:
    • Brain atrophy and lacunar infarcts.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-24 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S
    • CC: Skin lesions over occipital scalp
  • O
    • One erythematous, indurated nodule over occipital scalp
    • Furuncle s/p antibiotic, much improving -> lesion resolved
  • P
    • Topical tetracycline QD for scalp lesion
    • Topical ichderm BID for skin itchy
  • Prescription
    • Tetracycline Eye Ointment TID EXT 7D
    • Ichderm Cream (doxepin 50mg/gm) QID TOPI 7D
• 2024-12-19 ~ 2024-12-22 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with perforation, pT4aN0M0 , stage IIB, status post exploratory laparotomy with Hartmann’s operation (resection of sigmoid colon and end descending colostomy) on 2024/06/27
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Constipation
    • Gout
    • Insomnia
  • CC
    • for adjuvant chemotherapy C4D1 FOLFOX.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received chemotherapy with C4D1 FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 2800mg/m2, all 60% due to Chronic kidney disease) from 2024/12/19 to 2024/12/21.
    • Primperan for nausea and vomiting. B-Complex for supportive, Vemlidy for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/12/22, and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 8D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 8D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 2# QD 8D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-15 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for suspect papules at back of head.
    • This is a 81-year-old male patient with a past medical history of:
      • CKD stage III
      • Hypertension
      • Type 2 DM
      • Dyslipidemia
      • Gout
      • Left femoral neck fracture, status post-surgery in 2023.
    • He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon with perforation, pT4aN0M0, stage IIB. He underwent exploratory laparotomy with Hartmann’s operation (resection of the sigmoid colon and end descending colostomy) on 2024/06/27, with initially presenting with progressive diffuse abdominal pain for 3 days, some bloody stool, and a fever up to 38°C.
    • This time, he was admitted for adjuvant chemotherapy with FOLFOX.
    • He complaints a papules at back of head for one week, and tenderness, mild red noted.
  • A
    • CC:
      • Skin lesions over occipital scalp
    • Skin finding:
      • One erythematous, indurated nodule over occipital scalp
    • Imp:
      • Furuncle, should also r/o skin metastasis of colon CA
    • Plan:
      • Oral curam 625mg/tab 1# BID for one week
      • Topical tetracycline QD for scalp lesion
      • Topical ichderm BID for skin itchy
      • Arrange Derm OPD follow up after discharge
      • Consider skin biopsy for scalp lesion if poor response to antibiotic
• 2024-08-06 Nephrology
  • Q
    • For onco-nephrology (A patient with CKD stage III, will receive adjuvant FOLFOX)
    • This is a 79-year-old male patient with a past medical history of: 1. CKD stage III; 2. Hypertension: 3. Type 2 DM; 4. Dyslipidemia; 5. Gout; 6. Left femoral neck fracture, status post-surgery in 2023.
    • He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon with perforation, pT4aN0M0, stage IIB. He underwent exploratory laparotomy with Hartmann’s operation (resection of the sigmoid colon and end descending colostomy) on 2024/06/27, with initially presenting with progressive diffuse abdominal pain for 3 days, some bloody stool, and a fever up to 38°C.
    • This time, he was admitted for port-A implantation, PET/CT scan and adjuvant chemotherapy with FOLFOX.
  • A
    • We have consulted for CKD. After reviewing his lab finding and imaging, chronic kidney disease KIDGO stage 3 since 2020.
    • Lab data
      • 2024-08-01 BUN 29 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-08-01 Creatinine 1.99 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-08-01 eGFR 34.63 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-08-01 Na (Sodium) 141 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-08-01 K (Potassium) 3.8 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-07-01 BUN 38 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-01 Creatinine 1.49 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-01 eGFR 48.35 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-06-26 Na (Sodium) 144 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-06-26 Creatinine 2.33 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-26 eGFR 28.86 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-06-21 BUN 39 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-21 Creatinine 1.97 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-21 eGFR 35.03 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
    • Impression:
      • Chronic kidney disease KIDGO stage 3
      • Hypertension
      • DM
      • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon
    • Recommendation:
      • Record I/O
      • Let him drink plenty of water or hydrate with normal saline during chemotherapy to prevent drug-related nephrotoxicity
      • Periodic follow-up renal function (BUN,Cr) and electrolyte (Na, K, Mg, Ca, P)
      • Please discontinue Diovan and Forxiga during chemotherapy and switch to Norvasc as well as closely monitor BP and blood sugar (Control BP < 130/80mmHg)
      • Please arrange nephro OPD on discharge
• 2024-06-29 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • This time, he was admitted due to progressive diffuse abdominal pain for 3 days with some bloody stool. He also experienced fever up to 38°C.
    • Lab data revealed no leukocytosis (WBC: 9720/uL) but neutrophil (94.2%) predominant with mild elevated CRP level (1.7).
    • The abdominal CT reported: 1) pneumoperitoneum, 2) wall thickening of D- and S-colon with adjacent fat stranding, 3) mild small bowel ileus, 4) a nodule (3.3cm) at left inguinal region.
    • Operation of EXP LAP with Hartmann’s operation (resection of S colon and end D colostomy) was performed for rupture of S colon and massive stool contain asciest over left side abdomen + pelvis on 2024/06/24.
    • Pus culture: Escherichia coli 2+, Enterococcus avium 1+, Klebsiella variicola 2+ (2024/06/27).
  • A
    • The patient’s condition was as your description.
    • Pus culture: Escherichia coli 2+, Enterococcus avium 1+, Klebsiella variicola 2+ (2024/06/27).
    • Finibax for the IAI is suggested.
• 2024-06-21 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • dark color stool +
    • mild rhinorrhea +
    • PH: DM and HTN; CKD; s/p cholecystectomy; left hip fx s/p op
    • NKA
  • A
    • S:
      • acute abdomen is noted for 3 days
    • O:
      • CT:
        • Pneumoperitoneum. Wall thickening of D- and S-colon with adjacent fat stranding. Mild small bowel ileus.
        • A nodule (3.3cm) at left inguinal region.
    • A:
      • suspect DS colon diverticulitis with local perforaion or tumor with microperforation.
    • P:
      • NPO with flumarin / flumarin use first
      • Taita No.5 + RI use
      • hartmann’s operation if medical treatmetn failed

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-02
  • Surgery
    • Left port-A insertion.
  • Finding
    • 8.0 Fr. Polysite, left subclavein vein, puncture method.
• 2024-06-24
  • Surgery
    • EXP LAP with Hartmann’s operation (resection of S colon and end D colostomy)
  • Finding
    • Massive stool contain asciest over left side abdomen + pelvis
    • rupture of S colon
    • highly suspect S colon cancer
• 2023-11-22
  • Surgery
    • ORIF of Left femoral neck fracture with cannulated screw x 3        
  • Finding
    • Femoral neck fracture, non-displaced, Garden type II, left side

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-14 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 420mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2950mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 420mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-14 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 410mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-28 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2840mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-08 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2850mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-07 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-03-14

Patient Evaluation

Since the last review on 2025-02-19, the patient has received an additional cycle of FOLFOX (2025-02-18, 2025-03-14) and has undergone serial laboratory tests and imaging studies. Major trends include:

• Renal Function: Progressive improvement in renal function (eGFR from 23.68 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-18 to 31.42 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-13, creatinine decrease from 2.76 mg/dL to 2.16 mg/dL).
  
• Hematologic Profile: Gradual decline in hemoglobin (10.8 g/dL on 2025-01-24 → 9.7 g/dL on 2025-02-18 → 9.3 g/dL on 2025-03-13) with stable platelet counts.
  
• Electrolytes & Metabolism: Stable albumin (3.9 g/dL on 2025-02-18 → 3.6 g/dL on 2025-03-13), with potassium and calcium within normal limits.
  
• Proteinuria and Renal Involvement: Urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) elevated at 1.65 on 2025-02-25, suggesting ongoing renal involvement.
  
• Chemotherapy Continuation: Patient tolerated FOLFOX 60% on 2025-02-18 and 2025-03-14, with stable liver enzymes.

Problem #1: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD Stage 3) – Improving

• Objective:
  • Renal function improving:
    • eGFR: 23.68 (2025-02-18) → 28.79 (2025-03-03) → 31.42 (2025-03-13) mL/min/1.73m²
      
    • Creatinine: 2.76 (2025-02-18) → 2.33 (2025-03-03) → 2.16 (2025-03-13) mg/dL
      
    • BUN: 52 (2025-02-18) → 45 (2025-03-03) → 33 (2025-03-13) mg/dL
      
  • Proteinuria detected: UPCR 1.65 (2025-02-25)
    
  • Electrolytes stable: Na 139-146 mmol/L, K 4.0-5.2 mmol/L, Ca 2.26-2.38 mmol/L
• Assessment:
  • Improving renal function, possibly due to better hydration and control of nephrotoxic exposure.
    
  • Proteinuria (UPCR 1.65) suggests glomerular involvement, which may reflect chemotherapy-associated nephrotoxicity or hypertensive nephropathy.
    
  • Uric acid recovering (2.0 mg/dL on 2025-02-18 → 4.4 mg/dL on 2025-03-13), reducing concern for tumor lysis syndrome or hypouricemia-related risks.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue nephroprotective measures (avoid nephrotoxic drugs, ensure hydration).
    
  • Monitor proteinuria trend—repeat UPCR in 2-4 weeks.
    
  • BP control (see Problem #2) to reduce CKD progression.
    
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV prophylaxis with monitoring of renal function.

Problem #2: Progressive Anemia

• Objective:
  • Hgb decline:
    • 10.8 g/dL (2025-01-24) → 9.7 g/dL (2025-02-18) → 9.3 g/dL (2025-03-13)
      
  • RBC, HCT following same trend
    
  • PLT remains stable (190-203 ×10³/uL)
• Assessment:
  • Chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression likely (FOLFOX effect).
    
  • No acute bleeding source identified, but proteinuria (UPCR 1.65) raises concern for possible chronic renal anemia.
    
  • Renal anemia may contribute (CKD-associated erythropoietin deficiency).
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor Hgb closely before next chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Consider transfusion if Hgb < 8 g/dL or symptomatic.
    
  • Iron profile assessment (Ferritin, TIBC) for possible iron supplementation.
    
  • Review for occult bleeding (FOBT, GI workup if clinically indicated).

Problem #3: Hypertension

• Objective
  • Recent BP Trends:
    • 2025-03-14 08:28: 176/76 mmHg (SPO2 94%)
    • 2025-03-13 22:27: 149/63 mmHg
    • 2025-03-13 20:29: 165/71 mmHg
    • 2025-03-13 18:51: 184/79 mmHg
    • 2025-02-19 08:16: 207/95 mmHg
    • 2025-02-18 16:58: 181/77 mmHg
    • 2025-02-18 12:22: 174/74 mmHg
  • Current Anti-Hypertensive Medications:
    • Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg QD (ongoing)
    • Apresoline (hydralazine) 25 mg PRN Q12H (ongoing)
    • Alpraline (alprazolam) 0.5 mg PRN HS (ongoing)
  • Additional Factors:
    • CKD stage III with recent fluctuations in renal function:
      • eGFR 31.42 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-13), improved from 23.68 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-18)
      • Creatinine 2.16 mg/dL (2025-03-13), improved from 2.76 mg/dL (2025-02-18)
    • Electrolytes:
      • K 4.0 mmol/L (2025-03-13) (previously stable)
      • Na 139 mmol/L (2025-03-13) (previously stable)
    • Albumin levels: 3.6 g/dL (2025-03-13) (stable)
• Assessment
  • BP remains elevated but with some fluctuations:
    • Persistent SBP > 140 mmHg, reaching peaks of 207/95 mmHg (2025-02-19) and 184/79 mmHg (2025-03-13 18:51).
    • Mild improvement since last evaluation, but still suboptimal BP control.
    • BP fluctuations could be related to PRN hydralazine use rather than consistent BP management.
  • Possible contributing factors:
    • CKD-related hypertension: With CKD stage III, fluid retention, renin-angiotensin activation, and vascular stiffness may contribute.
    • Medication regimen: Diovan (valsartan) monotherapy at 160 mg QD might not be sufficient; PRN hydralazine can cause fluctuations.
    • Possible autonomic dysfunction: BP dips to 149/63 mmHg (2025-03-13 22:27) may indicate excessive vasodilation at certain times.
    • Electrolyte stability: No major abnormalities in Na, K, Ca, Mg, reducing the likelihood of electrolyte-driven BP fluctuations.
• Recommendations
  • Optimize BP regimen:
    • Consider adding a long-acting CCB (e.g., Norvasc (amlodipine) 5 mg QD) to improve BP stability and reduce fluctuations.
    • Adjust PRN hydralazine usage:
      • If BP fluctuations persist, transition to a scheduled low-dose regimen (e.g., hydralazine 12.5 mg BID) rather than PRN to avoid sudden BP drops.
    • Reassess valsartan dose:
      • If BP remains persistently high, consider switch Diovan (valsartan) to a combination therapy (e.g., valsartan + amlodipine).
  • Monitor BP closely:
    • Continue frequent BP monitoring for trends over the next 3-5 days.
    • Evaluate for morning vs. evening BP differences to determine if adjustments in medication timing are needed.
  • Assess volume status and fluid balance:
    • Monitor weight and fluid intake/output for any signs of volume overload contributing to hypertension.
    • If signs of fluid retention are noted, consider low-dose diuretics cautiously, given CKD.
  • Evaluate for secondary causes if resistant hypertension persists:
    • 24-hour BP monitoring if needed.
    • Consider renovascular hypertension workup if BP remains resistant despite medication adjustments.

2025-02-19

Since the last review on 2025-01-15, the patient’s clinical course has demonstrated:

• Renal Function Deterioration:
  • Progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) Stage III with worsening eGFR (30.76 → 23.68 mL/min/1.73m²) and Creatinine increase (2.20 → 2.76 mg/dL) between 2025-01-24 and 2025-02-18.
• New-Onset or Progressive Pleural Effusion:
  • Blunting of costophrenic angles (CXR 2025-02-18) and mild left pleural effusion (CT 2025-01-15) - suggestive of volume overload or secondary malignancy.
• Worsening Anemia:
  • HGB dropped (10.8 → 9.7 g/dL) between 2025-01-24 and 2025-02-18, likely due to chemotherapy, CKD, or marrow suppression.
• Uncontrolled Hypertension with Wide Variability:
  • BP ranging from 125/61 mmHg to 207/95 mmHg (Vital Signs 2025-02-19) despite antihypertensive therapy.
• Continued Chemotherapy (FOLFOX 60%):
  • Most recent cycle on 2025-02-18, ongoing with dose adjustments for CKD.
• Persistent Hyperuricemia Followed by Sudden Drop:
  • Uric acid decreased sharply (6.4 → 2.0 mg/dL) between 2025-01-24 and 2025-02-18, possibly due to febuxostat therapy or chemotherapy effects.
• Stable Liver Function and Electrolytes:
  • No significant hepatic dysfunction or critical electrolyte imbalances detected.
• Dermatological Lesion (Furuncle vs. Skin Metastasis?):
  • Scalp nodule identified (Derm 2025-01-15) with empirical antibiotics prescribed and biopsy planned if non-responsive.

Problem #1: Worsening Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage III)

• Objective:
  • Declining renal function:
    • eGFR: 30.76 → 23.68 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-24 → 2025-02-18).
      
    • Creatinine: 2.20 → 2.76 mg/dL (2025-01-24 → 2025-02-18).
      
    • BUN: 49 → 52 mg/dL (2025-01-24 → 2025-02-18).
      
  • Mild metabolic disturbances:
    • Mildly low Uric Acid: 2.0 mg/dL (2025-02-18), down from 6.4 mg/dL (2025-01-24).
      
  • Current nephrotoxic exposures:
    • Chemotherapy with Oxaliplatin (FOLFOX 60%) on 2025-02-18.
• Assessment:
  • The progressive CKD deterioration is likely multifactorial:
    • Chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity (Oxaliplatin/5-FU).
      
    • Volume depletion (diuretics, fluid shifts from malignancy/pleural effusion).
      
    • Hypertension-induced renal damage.
• Recommendations:
  • Renal Function Monitoring:
    • Reassess BUN, Creatinine, eGFR before next chemotherapy.
      
    • Monitor UOP and fluid status daily.
      
  • Nephroprotection:
    • Hydration optimization (IV fluids during chemotherapy).
      
    • Consider holding furosemide if dehydration is suspected.
      
  • Adjust medications:
    • Reassess need for febuxostat, given the sharp uric acid drop (risk of overcorrection).

Problem #2: New or Progressive Pleural Effusion

• Objective:
  • Imaging findings:
    • Blunting of costophrenic angles (CXR 2025-02-18), raising concern for pleural effusion.
      
    • Mild left pleural effusion noted on CT (2025-01-15), now potentially worsening.
      
  • Vital signs:
    • No significant respiratory distress or hypoxia (SpO₂ consistently ≥95%).
• Assessment:
  • Potential causes:
    • Volume overload from CKD + chemotherapy fluids.
      
    • Paraneoplastic effusion (malignancy-related).
      
    • Hypoalbuminemia-induced third spacing.
      
  • Progression since 2025-01-15 suggests it is not resolving spontaneously.
• Recommendations:
  • Chest ultrasound to confirm effusion size.
    
  • Assess need for thoracentesis if effusion progresses or respiratory symptoms develop.
    
  • Optimize volume status:
    • Titrate diuretics cautiously to balance fluid overload vs. renal function preservation.

Problem #3: Worsening Anemia

• Objective:
  • HGB decline: 10.8 → 9.7 g/dL (2025-01-24 → 2025-02-18).
    
  • HCT drop: 34.1 → 30.9%.
    
  • Normocytic anemia (MCV ~94 fL).
• Assessment:
  • Likely multifactorial:
    • Chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression.
      
    • Chronic kidney disease anemia (reduced erythropoietin production).
      
  • No overt bleeding or hemolysis evidence.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor CBC before next chemotherapy.
    
  • Transfusion if HGB drops <8 g/dL or symptomatic anemia develops.
    
  • Consider iron studies + erythropoietin assessment to guide further management.

Problem #4: Hypertension with Wide Variability

• Objective:
  • Severe BP Fluctuations
    • Hypertensive episodes (e.g., 207/95 mmHg on 2025-02-19 08:16) alternating with normotension/hypotension (e.g., 125/61 mmHg on 2025-02-18 20:03) suggest unstable BP regulation.
      
    • Hydralazine directly vasodilates arterioles, reducing afterload, but it can also lead to reflex tachycardia and hypotension (which can be dangerous, especially in CKD patients with compromised renal perfusion).
  • Potential Overcorrection of BP → Risk of Hypoperfusion
    • In CKD, aggressive BP reduction can compromise renal perfusion and exacerbate renal dysfunction.
      
    • Hydralazine has an unpredictable BP-lowering effect, especially as a PRN medication, and its rapid onset of vasodilation can cause sudden BP drops, leading to ischemia, dizziness, or worsening renal function.
  • Current BP Control Strategy Seems Uncoordinated
    • The patient is on Valsartan (Diovan) 160 mg QD (an angiotensin receptor blocker, ARB) as baseline therapy.
      
    • Adding Hydralazine PRN may be making BP control erratic, as it lacks the steady effect of a long-acting antihypertensive like Amlodipine or Beta-blockers.
    • The bradycardia (HR 53 bpm, 2025-02-19 08:16) suggests possible baroreceptor dysfunction or excessive reflex autonomic response to BP fluctuations.
  • On multiple antihypertensives (valsartan 160mg BID, hydralazine 40mg PRNQ12H).
• Assessment:
  • Likely suboptimal BP control + autonomic instability.
    
  • Contributors:
    • Chemotherapy effects.
      
    • CKD-related BP dysregulation.
      
    • Diuretic-induced volume shifts.
• Recommendations:
  • Reassess antihypertensive regimen:
    • Consider reducing Hydralazine PRN if BP is fluctuating significantly.
      
  • Assess BP Patterns Over 24–48 Hours
    • If persistently hypertensive (≥160/90 mmHg), consider a more stable antihypertensive regimen rather than episodic PRN use of Hydralazine.
      
    • If BP remains highly variable, avoid sudden antihypertensive shifts that can cause organ hypoperfusion.
  • Reconsider PRN Hydralazine Use
    • If BP is persistently high (≥180/90 mmHg), a structured regimen (e.g., a scheduled Hydralazine dose instead of PRN) may be better than reactive dosing.
  • Optimize Fluid Management & Electrolytes
    • Evaluate intravascular volume status - could fluctuations be related to shifting intravascular volume (e.g., pleural effusion, CKD-related fluid retention, diuretic use)?
      
    • Consider checking renin-aldosterone levels if BP remains unstable.

Problem #5: Dermatological Concern - Scalp Lesion (Furuncle vs. Skin Metastasis)

• Objective:
  • Occipital scalp lesion (2025-01-15 dermatology consult).
    
  • Initially suspected as a furuncle but skin metastasis cannot be ruled out.
    
  • Treated with Curam (amoxicillin-clavulanate) + topical tetracycline.
• Assessment:
  • If persistent despite antibiotics, a biopsy is warranted to rule out skin metastasis.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor lesion response; if no improvement, proceed with biopsy.

2025-01-15

[Summary]

The patient is an 81-year-old male with a complex medical history, including:

• Sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma (Stage IIB, pT4aN0M0, diagnosed 2024-06-24).
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD), Stage III (since 2020).
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, dyslipidemia, gout, and chronic viral hepatitis B.
• A history of significant surgical interventions, including Hartmann’s operation (2024-06-24), left femoral neck fracture repair (2023-11-22), and left port-A insertion (2024-08-02).
• Currently undergoing adjuvant FOLFOX chemotherapy with dose adjustments for CKD.

Key current issues include anemia, leukopenia, renal dysfunction, and management of malignancy. Recent imaging and lab findings reflect disease stability but ongoing treatment-related challenges.

[Problems]

Problem #1: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - Stage III

• Objective:
  • Renal function stable with creatinine 1.91 mg/dL, eGFR 36.21 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-14, showing improvement from prior levels (e.g., eGFR 28.09 on 2024-12-30).
  • Imaging findings: small kidneys with thin parenchyma consistent with ESRD (2024-10-11 CT).
  • No significant electrolyte imbalance: Na 141 mmol/L, K 3.8 mmol/L on 2024-08-01.
• Assessment:
  • CKD is stable but at risk for acute insults from chemotherapy (e.g., nephrotoxicity from FOLFOX) and comorbidities (hypertension, DM).
  • Interventions to maintain hydration and avoid nephrotoxic medications have likely contributed to stabilization.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring renal function (weekly BUN, creatinine, eGFR) during chemotherapy.
  • Ensure adequate hydration during treatment (1–2 L/day unless contraindicated).
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents (e.g., NSAIDs); use acetaminophen for pain management.
  • Schedule nephrology follow-up post-chemotherapy for long-term CKD management.

Problem #2: Gastrointestinal Malignancy - Sigmoid Adenocarcinoma

• Objective:
  • Diagnosed adenocarcinoma with micro-perforation, pT4aN0M0 (2024-06-24 pathology).
  • Post-surgical imaging (2024-10-11 CT) showed no new intra-abdominal or distant lesions.
  • Current adjuvant chemotherapy: FOLFOX regimen (60% dose due to CKD), tolerated without significant renal or hematological deterioration.
  • PET (2024-08-05): FDG-avid lesion in RLQ (biopsy suggested but not yet completed).
• Assessment:
  • Tumor burden appears controlled post-surgery and ongoing chemotherapy.
  • FDG-avid lesion in RLQ warrants further investigation to exclude residual or metastatic disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Complete planned FOLFOX cycles with close monitoring for toxicity (neuropathy, cytopenia).
  • Perform biopsy for RLQ lesion as recommended by PET findings.
  • Arrange post-treatment imaging (CT or PET) to assess treatment response.

Problem #3: Anemia

• Objective:
  • Declining hemoglobin: HGB 9.5 g/dL (2025-01-14) vs. 10.5 g/dL (2024-12-30).
  • Normocytic anemia (MCV consistently ~96 fL) with stable RDW (~14.9%).
  • No recent reticulocytosis or hemolysis markers.
• Assessment:
  • Likely multifactorial anemia from CKD (erythropoietin deficiency), chemotherapy (myelosuppression), and chronic inflammation from malignancy.
  • No evidence of acute blood loss or overt nutritional deficiencies.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor hemoglobin during chemotherapy cycles; transfusion may be needed if HGB <8 g/dL.
  • Test iron studies, B12, folate, and reticulocyte count to exclude additional causes.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g., epoetin alfa) if iron studies are adequate.

Problem #4: Immune Status

• Objective:
  • Decline in WBC: 4.70 ×10³/μL (2025-01-14) vs. 7.19 ×10³/μL (2024-12-30).
  • Neutrophil predominance (61.9%) with gradual increase in lymphocyte percentage (23.8% on 2025-01-14).
  • No fever or clinical signs of infection reported.
• Assessment:
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced with mild immune suppression.
  • Current neutrophil levels are adequate, but continued monitoring is essential.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor WBC and differential weekly.
  • Prophylactic granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF, e.g., filgrastim) may be needed if ANC <1.0 ×10³/μL.

Problem #5: Cardiovascular Health and Atherosclerosis

• Objective:
  • Imaging shows aortic ectasia (2024-10-11 CT) and significant atherosclerosis of major vessels.
  • Echocardiography: normal LVEF (77.61%), concentric LVH, mild valvular regurgitation (2024-08-06).
• Assessment:
  • Stable cardiovascular status with no acute complications.
  • Long-term risks from atherosclerosis and valvular changes remain.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain BP <130/80 mmHg (e.g., Norvasc (amlodipine) as indicated).
  • Schedule periodical cardiovascular assessment (lipid profile, echocardiogram).
  • Implement lifestyle modifications (low-sodium diet, regular exercise).

Problem #6: Dermatological Concern - Furuncle with Differential Diagnosis of Skin Metastasis

• Objective:
  • Skin findings: Erythematous, indurated nodule over the occipital scalp (2025-01-15 dermatology consultation).
  • Impression: Furuncle, with a need to rule out skin metastasis of sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma.
• Assessment:
  • The primary diagnosis is a furuncle, likely caused by a bacterial infection.
  • Skin metastasis remains a differential due to the patient’s history of adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (2024-06-24 pathology), though this is less common.
  • Initiation of empirical treatment with antibiotics (oral Curam (amoxicillin-clavulanate) and topical tetracycline) is appropriate, with a plan for biopsy if the lesion does not respond.
• Recommendations:
  • Administer prescribed antibiotics:
    • Curam (amoxicillin-clavulanate) 625 mg BID for one week.
    • Topical tetracycline QD for scalp lesion.
    • Topical Ichderm for itching BID.
  • Monitor lesion response closely during hospitalization and OPD follow-up.
  • Arrange a biopsy if the lesion does not respond to antibiotics to definitively exclude skin metastasis.
  • Reinforce hygiene and wound care to prevent secondary infections.

2024-08-30

[gradual FOLFOX dose increase maintains renal stability, dapagliflozin dosing guidelines for CKD patients]

FOLFOX was administered at 50% of the standard dose on 2024-08-07 and 60% on 2024-08-29. With this gradual dose increase, serum creatinine has remained around 2 mg/dL, and eGFR has stayed approximately at 30, indicating stable renal function.

Additionally, for patients with CKD and an eGFR below 25, it is recommended that Forxiga (dapagliflozin) not exceed a daily dose of 10 mg.

• 2024-08-29 Creatinine 1.99 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-09 Creatinine 2.02 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-07 Creatinine 2.27 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-01 Creatinine 1.99 mg/dL

• 2024-08-29 eGFR 34.63 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-08-09 eGFR 34.03 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-08-07 eGFR 29.75 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-08-01 eGFR 34.63 ml/min/1.73m^2

700551627

250313

[lab data]

2024-02-07 Cryoglobulin Positive
2023-10-23 Cryoglobulin Positive

2023-06-02 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2023-06-02 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.438
2023-06-02 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2023-06-02 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.040
2023-06-02 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2023-06-02 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.009
2023-06-02 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
2023-06-02 Anti-HBs value (NM) 18.200 mIU/mL

2022-02-04 Anti-HBc Reactive
2022-02-04 Anti-HBc-Value 7.63 S/CO
2022-02-04 Anti-HBs 31.17 mIU/mL
2022-02-04 HBsAg Nonreactive
2022-02-04 HBsAg Value 0.00 IU/mL
2022-02-04 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2022-02-04 Anti-HCV Value 0.07 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2025-01-23 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Vaginal cancer s/p OP and C/T, with lung and local recurrence
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. A recurrent tumor at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion (stable).
    • Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) in mediastinum.
    • A poor enhancing nodule (1.5cm) at liver dome r/o hemangioma. Grade 3 fatty liver.
    • Mild splenomegaly. S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Compression fracture of L1.
    • Some nodules and calcifications at RLL and LLL. A cyst (1.4cm) at RLL.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. A recurrent tumor at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion. Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) in mediastinum. Some nodules and calcifications at RLL and LLL.
• 2024-10-23 CT - chest
  • Stable condition of lung and mediastnal LNs.
• 2024-10-04 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior chest CT dated 2024/07/02.
    • Prior CT identified a poor enhancing mass at the vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion, 2.6 cm in size (the largest dimension), is noted again, stable in size. Recurrent tumor is suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Prior CT identified two poor enhancing mass 1.5 cm in S8 and 0.4 cm in S5/6 of the liver are noted again, stationary that are c/w hemangiomas after correlate with prior MRI.
    • There is curvilinear calcification in RLL and LLL of the lung that are c/w prior VATS procedure.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified a poor enhancing mass at the vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion, 2.6 cm in size (the largest dimension), is noted again, stable in size. Recurrent tumor is suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-07-02 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. A recurrent tumor at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion.
    • Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) in mediastinum.
    • A poor enhancing nodule (1.5cm) at liver dome r/o hemangioma. Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Mild splenomegaly. S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Some nodules at RLL and LLL.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. A recurrent tumor at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion.
    • Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) in mediastinum.
    • Some nodules at RLL and LLL.
• 2024-04-11 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • s/p op. over bilateral lower lungs.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-05-03, the lesion is stationary.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
  • Imp:
    • Post op. change at bilateral lung fields.
    • Stationary mediastinal lymph nodes
• 2024-04-08 CT - abdomen
  • Indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma, HPV-associated, of the vgaina, pT1aNx, stage IA (if cMo); FIGO stage I status post Exision of vaginal lesion on 2021/12/20
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p hysterectomy. Suspected cystic tumor formation at viginal stump measuring 1.7cm in largest dimension. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-12-28, the lesion is stationary.
    • One hepatic tumor at S4/8 of liver measuring 1.5cm in largest dimension is found. Hemangioma is suspected. Stationary
    • s/p bilateral lower lung op.
  • Imp:
    • s/p hysterectomy.
    • Suspected cystic tumor at viginal stump, 1.7cm, stable.
    • Hepatic hemangioma.
• 2024-01-17 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the lower pelvis, compatible with the recurrent tumor.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in a right inguinal lymph node, probably reactive node.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes, and in several nodular lesions in the right lower lung, cancer with distant metastases shoulde be considered, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Recurrent vaginal cancer, rcTxN0M1c (AJCC 9th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-12-28 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: vigina ca s/p OP s/p C/T
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. A recurrent tumor (1.9cm) at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion.
    • Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) in mediastinum.
    • A poor enhancing nodule (1.5cm) at liver dome r/o hemangioma. Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Mild splenomegaly.
    • Some nodules at RLL.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. A recurrent tumor (1.9cm) at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion. Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) in mediastinum. Some nodules at RLL.
• 2023-11-22 Pap’s Smear
  • Atypical glandular cells favor neoplasm
• 2023-09-22 CT - abdomen
  • history: 52 y/o female patient with Vaginal cancer s/p OP
    • 20220914 lung nodule in RLL and LLL, favor metastases?
    • 20220921 Lung, RLL, VATS wedge: Non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation
      
    • 20221116 Lung, LLL, VATS wedge: adenocarcinoma in situ.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior chest CT dated 2023/05/03.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged lymph nodes in the paratracheal space are noted again, mild increasing in size.
      • Follow up is indicated.
    • Prior CT identified two poor enhancing mass 1.5 cm in S8 and 0.4 cm in S5/6 of the liver are noted again, stationary that are c/w hemangiomas after correlate with prior MRI.
    • There are soft tissue lesion with curvelinear calcification in RLL and LLL of the lung that are c/w prior VATS procedure.
      • In addition, there is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged lymph nodes in the paratracheal space are noted again, mild increasing in size. Follow up is indicated.
• 2023-08-11 All-RAS + BRAF gene mutation analysis
  • Tissue Block No: S2023-10045
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-06-23 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 31 dB HL, normal to moderate SNHL
  • L’t : 35 dB HL, mild to moderate SNHL.
• 2023-06-05 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 26 mL
• 2023-06-22 CXR
  • Interstitial pattern at LLL.
• 2023-05-23 Pathology - vaginal biopsy
  • Vagina, vaginectomy — Adenocarcinoma, recurrent
  • The secvtions show a picture of adenocarcinoma (tumor size: 0.3 x 0.3 cm), composed of low columnar to cuboidal neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and papillary patterns, floating in mucin pool. The surgical margin is free of carcinoma. The distance of tumor from closest margin about 3 mm.
• 2023-05-03 CT - chest
  • Indication: AIS of lung Vagina adenocarcinoma s/p OP and R/T. R/O recurrence
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2022
    • Lungs: surgical staple lines and coarse reticular and subsegmental opacities at both lower lobes, s/p wedge-resection.
      • a 11mm lung cyst at RLL too.
      • normal appearance of both upper lobes and RML.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
      • the trachea and main bronchi are normallly identified without endobronchial lesion.
    • Vessels: normal appearance of thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.4cm in caliber)
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: minimal effusion and thickening, both sides.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a poor enhancing nodule (1.5cm) at liver dome, S8, r/o a hemangioma
      • normal appearance of gall bladder. unremarkable of the spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys. no enlarged lymph node. no ascites.
    • Visualized bones: compression fracture of L1 vertebral body
  • Impression:
    • post op change in both lower lobes of the lungs.
    • no new lung nodule (s). pulmonary hypertension, cause?
• 2023-05-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of vagina
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. R/O recurrent tumor (2.3cm) at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion.
    • A poor enhancing nodule (1.5cm) at liver dome r/o hemangioma.
• 2023-04-12 Pap Smear
  • Atypical glandular cells favor neoplasm
• 2023-03-07 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 53 y/o female patient with liver lesion and pathological report and follow up the deisease condition and report. LMP 8/3/20 HPV : + (type 18) pap : abnormal (2020). LEEP in 2016 NTUH, LSC LAVH+BSO (SlLS) on 20200907.
    • post laparotomy operation visit. for checking wound. Vaginal Ca s/p OP.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • S/P hysterectomy. There is rim enhanced lesion, 1.6cm in the vaginal stump, with urinary bladder involvement, r/o recurrent tumor.
    • Liver tumor, 1.5cm in S8, prior MRI study showed hemangioma. Suggest follow up.
    • Ventral herniation (lower abdomen).
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Rim enhanced lesion in the vaginal stump, with urinary bladder involvement, r/o recurrent tumor.
    • Liver tumor, r/o hemangioma.
    • Post-op at bilateral lower lungs.
• 2023-01-09 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Some fibrotic change at left lower lobe is found.
  • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
• 2022-12-09 CT - abdomen
  • history: 52 y/o female patient with Vaginal cancer s/p OP
    • 20220914 lung nodule in RLL and LLL, favor metastases?
    • 20220921 Lung, RLL, VATS wedge: Non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation
      
    • 20221116 Lung, LLL, VATS wedge: adenocarcinoma in situ.
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified two poor enhancing mass 1.5 cm in S8 and 0.4 cm in S5/6 of the liver are noted again, stationary that are c/w hemangiomas after correlate with prior MRI.
    • There are soft tissue lesion with curvelinear calcification in RLL and LLL of the lung that are c/w prior VATS procedure.
  • Impression:
    • Two hemangioma in S8 and S5/8 show stationary.
• 2022-11-16 Pathology - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, left, lower lobe, wedge resection —- Adenocarcinoma in situ
    • Lymph node, left, group No.9, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/2) —- Non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pTNM Pathology stage: pTisN0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Specimen:
      • F2022-00544: Lung, size: 5.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 cm
      • S2022-20247: Lymph nodes, a bottle, group 9, maximal size: 0.5 x 0.2 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery
    • Tumor Size: Solitary: 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm
    • Gross tumor patterns: Well defined
    • A granuloma measuring 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm is seen.
    • Tissue for sections:
      • F2022-00544: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1: granuloma; FsA2: tumor, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: resection margin; X2: lung; X3-4: lung, near tumor.
      • S2022-20247: All for section in a cassette.
        
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Focality: Single tumor
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply): Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS), nonmucinous; The immunohistochemical stain of TTF-1 is positive.
      
    • Histologic Grade: Not applicable
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply): Not identified
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures (select all that apply): No adjacent structures present
    • Margins (select all that apply): All margins are uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (centimeters): 0.5 cm
      • Specify closest margin: wedge resection margin
    • Treatment Effect: No known presurgical therapy
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: group 9: 0/2
    • Extranodal Extension: Not identified
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
        • Primary Tumor (pT): pTis (AIS): Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS): adenocarcinoma with pure lepidic pattern, ≤3 cm in greatest dimension
        • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
        • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply)
      • Non-necrotizing granulomatous is seen in the lung parenchyma and lymph nodes. The PAS and AFB special stains are negative.
• 2022-11-01 Pathology - cervix biopsy
  • Uterus, cervix, biopsy — high-grade glandular dysplasia
  • Microscopically,it shows high-grade glandular dysplasia characterized by papillary hyperplasia of atypical glands lined by high-grade atypical cells with nuclear hyperchromaisa and pleomorphism, coarse chromatin and occasional mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals ap16(+) and Ki-67 (+) at dysplastic cells.
• 2022-09-22 Pathology - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, right lower lobe, VATS wedge — Non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation
      
    • Lymph node, LN 7, right, LND — Non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • The section of both “RLL nodule” and “LN7” show a picture of non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, composed of granulomas with aggregates of tightly clustered epitheloid histiocytes with giant cells. Necrosis is not present. Neither T.B. bacilli nor fungi can be identified in the acid fast and PAS stains.
• 2022-08-10 Pap Smear
  • Atypical glandular cells favor neoplasm
• 2022-05-16 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • A poor enhancing nodule (1.5cm) at liver dome r/o hemangioma.
• 2022-02-14 MRI - liver, spleen
  • R/O hemangiomas (up to 1.3cm) at S6-8 of liver. Right liver cyst (0.3cm).
• 2022-01-04 Pathology - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Moderate fatty change, compatible with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
    
  • The sections show liver tissue with mild portal inflammation, subtle piecemeal necrosis, mild lobular inflammation, few hepatic ballooning, a poorly formed granuloma, and moderate steatosis (50%). Periportal fibrosis and bridging fibrosis can be identified. There is no evidence of malignancy in the sections examined.
    
  • The grading and staging for NAFLD as follows:
    • Grading: Score = 4 (steatosis = 2/3, ballooning = 1/2, lobular inflammation = 1/3)
      
    • Staging: 3 (Bridging fibrosis)
• 2021-12-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (65 - 17) / 65 = 73.85%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Concentric LVH, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Trivial MR, mild TR and PR
• 2021-12-27 Cystography
  • The bladder capacity is about 200cc.
  • No evidence of contrast medium leakage.
• 2021-12-21 Pathology - vaginal biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Vagina, resection — Adenocarcinoma, HPV-associated
      
    • Pathologic Stage (AJCC 8th ed.): pT1aNx, stage IA if cMo; FIGO stage I
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedure: Vaginal resection
      
    • Tumor Site: Vagina, not otherwise specified
      
    • Tumor Size: 0.8 x 0.6 cm
      
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma, HPV-associated
      
    • Histologic Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
      
    • Tumor Extension: Involves muscular wall (pT1a)
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Margins: All margins negative for invasive carcinoma
      • Distance of closest margin at least 4 mm
        
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: No lymph nodes submitted (pNx)
      
    • Distant Metastasis: Not applicable
    • Additional Findings: Adenocarcinoma in situ
      
    • IHC: CK7(+), CK20(-), CDX2(focal+), and p16(+)

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-23 ~ 2025-01-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma, HPV-associated, of the vgaina, pT1aNx, stage IA (if cMo); FIGO stage I status post Exision of vaginal lesion on 2021/12/20, recurrent tumor (2.3cm) at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion, s/p vaginal stump mass + partial vaginectomy on 2023/05/22, s/p chemotherapy with Paclitaxel plus carboplatin from 2023/06/23, add Avastin from 2024/02/03.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy TP plus Avastin (C13).   
  • Present illness history
    • She received chemotherapy with paclitaxel (175mg/m2, self paid) plus carboplatin (AUC 6, self paid) on 2023/06/23 (C1), 2023/07/20 (C2), 2023/08/11 (C3), 2023/09/05 (C4), 2023/09/27 (C5), 2023/10/28 (C6).
    • Due to recurrent vaginal cancer, chemotherapy with paclitaxel (175mg/m2, self paid) plus carboplatin (AUC 6, self paid) plus targeted therapy with Avastin 900mg (NHIA) on 2024/02/03 (C1), 2024/02/27 (C2), 2024/03/22 (C3), 2024/04/11 (C4), 2024/05/04 (C5), 2024/06/03 (C6), 2024/07/03 (C7), 2024/08/01 (C8), 2024/09/06 (C9), 2024/10/23 (C10), 2024/11/25 (C11), 2025/01/01 (C12).
    • This time, she was admitted to ward for chemotherapy with paclitaxel (120mg/m2, self paid) plus carboplatin (AUC 3, self paid) plus targeted therapy with Avastin 900mg (NHIA) on 2025/01/24 (C13).
  • Discharge prescription
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) 1# QD SC 3D 2025-01-28, 29, 30
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2024-12-10, 2024-05-08, 2024-02-20 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • A/P: Cryoglobulinemia
  • Prescription x3
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC
• 2023-11-21 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • S: check immune report
    • Multiple skin rash over four limbs for years. Itchy sensation was also noted.
    • PH: Vagina Ca, DM
    • NKA
  • A
    • Skin rash, cause?
    • Cryoglobulinemia
• 2023-06-21 ~ 2023-06-24 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma, HPV-associated, of the vgaina, pT1aNx, stage IA( if cMo); FIGO stage I status post Exision of vaginal lesion on 2021/12/20, recurrent tumor (2.3cm) at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion, s/p vaginal stump mass + partial vaginectomy on 2023/05/22, s/p chemotherapy with Paclitaxel plus carboplatin from 2023/06/23
    • Malignant neoplasm of vagina
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • for prepare chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This is a 53-year-old, G6P2AA4 (C/S X 2) woman with underlying medical history of:
      • Cervix biopsy with report CIN3 and Condyloma at right vagina-s/p Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) at NTUH on 2005.
      • s/p tracheletomy with report CIN2 recurrence and right side vgina biopsy report VAIN1 at NTUH on 2006.
      • Uterus, cervix, biopsy report LSIL at NTUH on 2009.
      • Recurrent abnormal findings of pap smear; HPV 18 (+) - Cervix biopsy with report: moderate glandular dysplasia, s/p Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy on 2020/09/07 - 2021/10 Vaginal cuff smear: atypical glandular cells, favor neoplasm, s/p vaginal cuff biopsy: high grade glandular dysplasia, s/p Exision of vaginal lesion on 2021/12/20, with pathology report:(Cervical cancer), Adenocarcinoma, HPV-associated, pT1aNxcM0; FIGO stage I, s/p radiotherapy (2022/01/21 ~ 2022/03/22); with recurrence.
      • Hemangiomas (up to 1.3cm) at S6-8 of liver.
      • Carcinoma in situ of lung over left lower lobe, s/p video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left lower lobe lung wedge resection and lymph node sampling on 2022-11-16, under OPD followup.
      • Non necrotizing granulomas in the lungs, under OPD followup.
      • Type II diabetes mellitus, on oral hypoglycemic agent.
    • She has had regular follow-ups at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital after LAVH + BSO since 2020, and for the above diseases. Abdomen + pelvis CT was performed as needed, in which liver dome and lund nodule were noticed and metastases of cervical cancer had been ruled out via examinations and pathology test. She reported no vaginal bleeding. Occasional vaginal discharge and palpitations were noted.
    • During the recent GYN OPD followup on 2023/03/24, elevated tumor marker CEA level (CEA = 5.23 ng/mL) was detected. Cystoscopy was performed for cancer surverys, and no urethra or bladder invasion was noted. Abdomen + pelvis CT was arranged on 2023/05/02 with impression of 1) S/P hysterectomy.R/O recurrent tumor (2.3cm) at vaginal stump with urinary bladder invasion; 2) A poor enhancing nodule (1.5cm) at liver dome r/o hemangioma. Under the impression of cervical cancer with recurrence, excision of vaginal stump mass + partial vaginectomy, which were performed on 2023/05/22. Severe adhesion between vagina and posterior bladder wall was noted during the operation and bladder ruptured intraoperatively during adhesiolysis, received bladder repair. This time, she was admitted for the prepare chemotherapy and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, collect 24hrs CCr. on 2023/04/04 showed 66.4mL/min, and arranged audiometry on 2023/06/23 showed R’t : 31 dB HL, normal to moderate SNHL、L’t : 35 dB HL, mild to moderate SNHL. Dorison 5#(20mg) po and Cimetidine 1# po before chemotherapy with Taxol 12 hrs on 2023/06/22 at 23:00 and before chemotherapy with Taxol 6 hrs on 2023/06/23 at 05:00, she received chemotherapy with paclitaxel (175mg/m2, self paid) plus carboplatin (AUC:6, sflf paid) on 2023/06/23 (C1) smoothly. Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1pc iv PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was treated with Kludone MR 60mg/tab 1# PO QDAC and Forxiga 10mg/tab 1# PO QDAC control. For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc reactive. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2023/06/24 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
• 2023-05-20 ~ 2023-05-25 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • She was arranged to admit for excision of vaginal stump mass + partial vaginectomy, which were performed on 20230522. Severe adhesion between vagina and posterior bladder wall was noted during the operation and bladder ruptured intraoperatively during adhesiolysis. We consulted urologist for bladder repair.The perforation lesion was repaired with 3-0 vicryl with watertight closure technique. There was no leak after normal saline leak test for 200 ml. Cystoscopy showed intact trigone and bilateral DBJ in situ. We were suggested to keep her foley 1 week after the operation for further observation. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Abdominal wound was clear without discharge and healing was well. Under patient’s requirement, she was discharged on 2023/05/25 with foley and double-J catheterization. Her OPD follow-up appointment is scheduled on 2023/05/30. Cystoscopy will be arranged then.
• 2023-05-04 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Plan
    • 2022/11/08 ~ 2023/01/10 Aldara Cream (imiquimod 5% w/w)
    • 2023/04/27 1st Aldara
    • 2023/05/02 2nd Aldara
    • 2023/05/04 Pause the use of Aldara for now and supplement with female hormones.
• 2021-12-30 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Conclusion of Multidisciplinary Cancer Team Meeting, Meeting Date: 2021-12-30
    • Liver biopsy (2021/12/9 Abd CT: r/o liver meta)
    • Postoperative Radiotherapy.

[consultation]

• 2023-05-21 Urology
  • A:
    • The cystoscopy on 05/03 showed tip of trigone being elevated.
    • The mucosa was healthy at that time but the tumor is very near trigone.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-05-22
  • Cystorrhaphy + cystoscopic exam
  • Finding:
    • A 3 cm laceration wound at posterior wall, just near the previous vaginal wall
    • No N/S leak after 200 ml infusion to bladder
  • Procedure:
    • We took over from GYN doctor. Identify the perforation site of urinary bladder. Repair with 3-o vicryl with watertight closure technique. There was no leak after normal saline leak test for 200 ml. Cystoscopy showed intact trigone and bilateral DBJ in situ. The GYN doctor took over for the further surgery.
• 2023-05-22 - Excision of vaginal stump mass + partial vaginectomy
  • Finding:
    • Moderate adhesion of pelvic wall and sigmoid colon. Little ascites s/p washing cytology.
    • Vaginal lesion with papillary tissue at 9 ~12 oclock direction, 2x1cm, s/p excision
    • Severe adhesion between vagina and posterior bladder wall, bladder rupture intraoperatively, s/p repair by urologist.
    • Estimated blood loss: 300ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
  • Procedure:
    • Put patient on the lithotomy position.
    • Skin disinfection with betadine.
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision was done
    • Open the abdominal wall layer by layer.
    • Apply auto-retractor and pack up the intestine to expose the pelvic cavity.
    • Pelvic adhesiolysis was done.
    • Severe adhesion between vagina and posterior bladder wall, bladder rupture intraoperatively, s/p repair by urologist.
    • Excision of vaginal lesion and partial vaginectomy were performed smoothly to remove the lesion with safe margin.
    • Close the wound with 2-0 Vicryl.
    • Severe adhesion between vagina and posterior bladder wall, bladder rupture with a 3x2 cm hole intraoperatively, s/p repair by urologist.
    • Checking bleeding and hemostasis.
    • Two 15fr J-VAC were placed in the bilateral CDS
    • Reperitonealization and close the abdominal wall layer by layer.
    • Approximation of skin with 4-0 Vicryl.
• 2023-05-22 - cystoscopy examination and bilateral double J stenting   - Finding:
  • mass compression of bladder neck from external side
  • No gross tumor noted in bladder
  • Procedure:
    • Under endotracheal general general anesthesia, the patient was in lithotomy position. Disinfection and draping the operation field were done as usual methods. Cystoscopy was performed to examinate bladder and identify bil UO. After retrograde insertion of guidewire, 6 Fr 24 cm double-J catheters were inserted at each side.
    • A 14 Fr Foley catheter was indwelled. The patient stood the procedures 

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-13 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 375mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famoditine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2025-01-24 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 375mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famoditine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2025-01-01 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 375mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famoditine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-11-26 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 300mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famoditine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-10-23 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 300mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famoditine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-09-06 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 300mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famoditine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-08-01 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 300mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-07-03 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 140mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 360mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-06-04 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 140mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 540mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-04 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 140mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 360mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-11 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 140mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-22 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-27 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-03 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-27 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-05 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-10 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-18 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 540mg 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2025-03-13

Patient Evaluation:

• Cryoglobulin Resolution: The patient’s cryoglobulin test turned negative on 2025-02-12, whereas it was previously positive (2024-04-24, 2024-02-07, 2023-10-23), suggesting resolution or suppression of underlying pathology.
• Stable Liver and Renal Function: The patient’s AST (16 U/L) and ALT (14 U/L) on 2025-03-12 remain within normal limits, showing stable hepatic function. Renal function is preserved with creatinine at 0.46 mg/dL and eGFR at 149.90 mL/min/1.73m².
• Hematologic Trends:
  • Leukopenia recovery: WBC improved from 2.60×10³/uL (2025-02-05) to 3.35×10³/uL (2025-03-12).
  • Persistent mild anemia: HGB 11.1 g/dL (2025-03-12), slightly lower than 11.3 g/dL (2025-02-05).
  • Platelet normalization: PLT increased from 116×10³/uL (2025-02-05) to 158×10³/uL (2025-03-12).
• Electrolyte Stability: Sodium (138 mmol/L) and potassium (3.5 mmol/L) remain stable (2025-03-12).
• Frequent G-CSF (Lenograstim) Use: Multiple administrations of Granocyte (Lenograstim) 250 mcg SC QD for 3 consecutive days, indicating recurrent or prophylactic neutropenia management.
• No New Significant Tumor Marker Elevation: CEA (3.47 ng/mL, 2025-01-02) and CA199 (<0.80 U/mL, 2025-01-02) show no concerning trends.

Problem 1. Recurrent Neutropenia (Managed with G-CSF)

• Objective
  • Persistent episodes of low WBC count:
    • 2025-02-05: WBC 2.60×10³/uL, Neutrophil 63.0%.
    • 2025-01-23: WBC 2.77×10³/uL, Neutrophil 63.8%.
    • 2025-01-09: WBC 2.83×10³/uL, Neutrophil 54.2%.
  • Frequent use of Granocyte (Lenograstim) 250 mcg SC QD at multiple intervals.
  • Improvement in WBC count seen on 2025-03-12 (WBC 3.35×10³/uL) after previous suppression.
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia managed with G-CSF, but persistent low WBC trends suggest potential underlying marrow suppression.
  • Differential diagnoses: (not posted)
    • Chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression.
    • Chronic immune suppression (autoimmune vs. paraneoplastic vs. prior cryoglobulinemia).
    • Underlying hematologic disorder (e.g., MDS, aplastic anemia, persistent viral infection).
  • Recent recovery suggests responsiveness to G-CSF, but long-term trends need to be monitored.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring WBC/DC trends to assess need for future G-CSF use.
  • May consider bone marrow biopsy if persistent neutropenia recurs despite G-CSF support after chemotherapy completed.
  • Evaluate immunoglobulin levels and peripheral smear for potential secondary causes of bone marrow suppression.

Problem 2. Mild Anemia (Stable Trend) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin levels:
    • 2025-03-12: HGB 11.1 g/dL, HCT 36.8%.
    • 2025-02-05: HGB 11.3 g/dL, HCT 37.6%.
    • 2025-01-23: HGB 10.6 g/dL, HCT 35.8%.
  • RBC indices show normocytic anemia: MCV 81.6 fL, MCH 24.6 pg, MCHC 30.2 g/dL (2025-03-12).
  • No severe iron deficiency features (RDW 16.0% stable).
  • No macrocytosis or B12/folate deficiency suggested.
• Assessment
  • Likely chronic mild anemia related to prior chemotherapy, bone marrow suppression, or chronic disease rather than acute blood loss.
  • Normocytic anemia suggests chronic inflammation, marrow suppression, or renal-related etiology.
  • Stable trend over time without acute deterioration.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring HGB trends for potential worsening.
  • Evaluate ferritin, transferrin saturation, reticulocyte count to rule out occult iron deficiency or marrow underproduction.
  • If persistent, consider EPO level testing to assess erythropoiesis.

Problem 3. Cryoglobulinemia (Now Resolved)

• Objective
  • Previous cryoglobulinemia positive:
    • 2024-04-24, 2024-02-07, 2023-10-23.
  • Now negative on 2025-02-12, indicating resolution.
  • No concurrent hepatic dysfunction, renal involvement, or vasculitic symptoms reported.
• Assessment
  • Possible resolution due to immunosuppressive therapy, chemotherapy, or infection clearance.
  • Monitoring needed to ensure no recurrence in the context of hematologic disease.
  • Differential considerations:
    • Underlying B-cell disorder or chronic viral infection (e.g., hepatitis C-related mixed cryoglobulinemia).
    • Association with hematologic malignancy or autoimmune disease.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring cryoglobulin levels periodically.
  • Screen for vasculitic symptoms (purpura, neuropathy, renal involvement) if recurrence occurs.
  • If recurrence, consider complement levels, rheumatoid factor, hepatitis panel.

Problem 4. Mild Electrolyte Fluctuations (not posted)

• Objective
  • Sodium:
    • 2025-03-12: Na 138 mmol/L (stable).
    • 2025-02-05: Na 133 mmol/L (mild hyponatremia).
  • Potassium:
    • 2025-03-12: K 3.5 mmol/L (mild hypokalemia).
    • 2025-02-05: K 4.0 mmol/L (previously normal).
  • Magnesium:
    • 2025-03-12: Mg 1.8 mg/dL (stable).
    • 2025-02-05: Mg 1.9 mg/dL (previously slightly higher).
• Assessment
  • Sodium normalization suggests resolved dilutional or SIADH-related hyponatremia.
  • Mild hypokalemia (3.5 mmol/L) is likely subclinical, but may indicate renal losses or prior diuretic use.
  • No immediate concerns, but trends should be monitored.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring Na/K levels for further changes.
  • Evaluate urinary K excretion if persistent hypokalemia develops.
  • Consider oral potassium supplementation if levels drop <3.5 mmol/L with symptoms.

Final Summary (not posted)

• Leukopenia is improving but requires continued monitoring; further bone marrow evaluation may be warranted if neutropenia recurs.
• Mild anemia persists but remains stable, likely from chronic disease or bone marrow suppression.
• Cryoglobulinemia has resolved, but periodic monitoring is advised to rule out recurrence.
• Electrolytes are stable, though mild potassium fluctuations should be observed.

2024-08-01

[Granocyte and blood glucose monitoring recommendations]

Granocyte (lenograstim) is scheduled for 3 consecutive days to treat the patient’s neutropenia (WBC 2.33 x10^3/uL on 2024-07-31).

Serum glucose levels were recorded at 236 mg/dL on the morning of 2024-04-11 on the TPR panel. However, there are no recent HbA1c or serum glucose (AC) data available in the HIS5 lab panel. It is recommended that these tests be conducted routinely for better blood glucose monitoring and control.

2024-04-11

[considering hypoglycemic adjustment for elevated glucose; normal liver enzymes and potential cessation of baogan]

A CT scan conducted on 2024-04-08 revealed a suspected cystic tumor at the vaginal stump and hepatic tumors appeared unchanged. Subsequent lab tests on 2024-04-10 showed no significant abnormalities.

However, serum glucose levels, recorded at 293 mg/dL on the morning of 2024-04-11, were elevated despite current treatment with Forxiga (dapagliflozin) and Kludone (gliclazide). Should these high glucose levels persist, there may be a need to consider additional hypoglycemic agents to manage the patient’s condition.

Given the AST and ALT levels have remained within the normal range for several weeks, discontinuation of BaoGan (silymarin) might be considered.

2023-08-11

[reconciliation]

A refill for a 28-day quantity of Omeprotect (omeprazole) and Dulcolax (bisacodyl) was recently completed on 2023-08-05, but these medications are currently not listed in the active medication records. Kindly assess whether these drugs are no longer required for the patient.

2023-07-19

[reconciliation]

On 2023-07-08, the patient just refilled a 28-day supply of Omeprotect (omeprazole) and Dulcolax (bisacodyl), and on 2023-07-10 refilled a 30-day supply of Anxoken (metformin), Kludone (gliclazide), and Forxiga (dapagliflozin). However, metformin is currently absent from the active medication list, and a serum glucose level of 341mg/dL was recorded on 2023-07-19 at 16:16. It is advisable to determine if the omission of metformin is deliberate or due to the scheduling of a CT scan.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-02 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen
  • TAE of gastroduodenal artery via right common femoral artery puncture using Seldinger technique
  • IMP: Pseudoaneurysms at gastroduodenal artery s/p TAE.
• 2025-02-27 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Descending colon, biopsy — Non-specific chronic colitis
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of non-specific chronic colitis characterized by some lymphocytes and eosinophils infiltration with stromal edema. Neither crypt abscess nor granuloma is found.
• 2025-02-27 Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • No active mucosal lesion or bleeding on endoscopy
    • Incomplete study of colon due to technical difficulty
    • Random biopsy at descending colon to rule out microscopic colitis post immunotherapy
• 2025-02-18 Lower GI Series (colon filling study)
  • LGI series revealed:
    • The contrast medium passage from anus to proximal A-colon smoothly without obstruction.
    • Normal contour and haustration and peristalsis of the colon.
    • No contrast leakage.
  • Impression
    • No definite abnormality in this study
• 2025-02-17 KUB
  • LGI series revealed:
    • The contrast medium passage from anus to proximal A-colon smoothly without obstruction.
    • Normal contour and haustration and peristalsis of the colon.
    • No contrast leakage.
  • Impression
    • No definite abnormality in this study
• 2025-02-14 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Interstitial change at bilateral upper lobes is found.
    • Moderate bilateral pleural effusion is noted.
    • s/p subtotal gastrectomy.
    • Abnormal free air mostly at subphrenic region over RUQ is found. Hallow viscus perforation is considered. The leaking point is probably located at suture site. (Se301 Im65).
    • Low density lesions are found at S2 of liver. Simple cysts are considered.
    • Moderate ascites formation is found.
    • Increased intestinal gas is found.
• 2025-02-10 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Esophagus, EG junction, biopsy — ulcer
    
  • Stomach, remnant, biopsy — ulcer. No H.pylori present
  • Intestine, small, jejunum, biopsy — ulcer
• 2025-02-10 KUB
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at left upper abdomen.
  • Ascites is highly suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
• 2025-02-10 EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D
  • Esophagitis, lower esophagus, s/p biopsy (C)
  • Superficial gastritis, remnant stomach
  • Whitish coatings in the LC-AW of remnant stomach, r/o fungal infection, s/p biopsy (B)
  • Jejunitis, possible afferent loop, s/p biopsy (A)
  • Status post subtotal gastrectomy with BII anastomosis
• 2025-02-04 Ascites tapping
  • Procedure: Ascites tapping
  • Indication: Asctes
  • Symptoms: Abdominal fullness
  • Course: 22G needle was inserted under echo guided insertion.
  • Findings: 10 ml bloody ascites was aspirated
  • Complication: No immediate complication
• 2025-02-04 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Ascites:
      • Small amount ascite at RUQ abdomen arround liver
    • Others:
      • Bilateral pleural effusion was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ascites, small amount
    • Pleural effusion bilateral
• 2025-02-03 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Megakaryocytic proliferation
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (25%). M/E ratio = 5:1 in CD71 stain. The myeloid cells show good maturation with mild neutrophilia. The CD61+ megakaryocytes are increase in number and normal morphology. Scattered CD138+ mature plasma cells in interstitium, account for 2% of marrow cells. No increased CD34+ and/or CD117+ blasts. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2025-02-03 Sonography - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • right side minimal amount of pleural effusion
    • left side small amount of pleural effusion, 380cc serosangious fluid was drained out for symptom relief.
• 2025-01-27 Sonography - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • left side trivial amount of pleural effusion
    • right side small amount of pleural effusion, 600 cc serosangious fluid was aspirated for analysis.
    • ascites
• 2025-01-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (79.0 - 17.7) / 79.0 = 77.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Mild prolapse of bi-leaflet MV, mild MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2025-01-20 CXR
  • moderate Rt pleural effusion
  • Lt basilar subsegmental atelectasis?
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.
• 2025-01-15 KUB
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at left upper abdomen.
• 2025-01-13 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of proximal T-colon with adjacent fat stranding.
    • Right pleural effusion.
    • S/P gastric operation.
    • Distention of gallbladder. Tiny stones in CBD.
• 2024-12-17 Pathology - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, stomach, subtotal gastrectomy — Mucinous adenocarcinoma
    • Resection margins, bilateral, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, LN 1, ditto — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/4) without extracapsular extension (0/2)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 3, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 4, ditto — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/14) without extracapsular extension (0/2)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 5, ditto — Fat tissue only
    • Lymph nodes, LN 6, ditto — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/8) without extracapsular extension (0/2)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 7,8,9,11, ditto — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (14/25) without extracapsular extension (0/14)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 12A, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 14b, ditto — Fat tissue only
    • Omentum — Not received
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT1bN3b, if cM0, stage IIIB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: Stomach and regional lymph nodes
    • Specimen size: stomach: GC: 18 cm and LC: 8.5 cm
    • Number of lesions: solitary
    • Tumor site: anterior wall of low body
    • Tumor size: 2.0 cm
    • Tumor configuration: shallow ulcer with irregular margin
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: bilateral resection margins, A2 and A5: proximal margin + tumor, A3 and A6: tumor, A4 and A7: tumor + distal margin, A8-A10: tumor, B: LN 1, C: LN 3, D1-D2: LN 4, E: LN 5, F: LN6, G1-G3: LN 7,8,9, 11, H: 12A and I: LN 14b
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: mucinous adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic grade: Grade 2, moderate differentiation
    • Depth of tumor invasion: submucosa layer
    • Lymph nodes: metastatic adenocarcinoma (20/56) without extracapsular extension (0/20)
    • Omentum: not received
    • AJCC Pathologic Staging: pT1bN3b
    • Bilateral Margins: Free
    • Additional pathologic findings: intestinal metaplasia
    • Immunohistochemistry (S2024-26310A3): CK (+) and Her2 (-, Dako score 1+) for tumor
    • Perineural invasion: identified
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: identified
• 2024-12-04 CT - abdomen gastric filling with water
  • Findings:
    • There is mild wall thickening at the stomach angle, 1.1 cm in wall thickness. Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (T2) is highly suspected. Please correlate with EUS.
    • There is no enlarged lymph node in peri-gastric angle area (N0).
    • Few hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1 cm in S2/3) are suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:I(Stage_value)
• 2024-11-25 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Stomach, angle, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, mixed tubular and poorly cohesive types
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of gastric mucosal tissue with columnar to cuboidal neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns with stromal invasion and abundant extracellular mucin production. Scattered poorly cohesive neoplastic cells with signet ring-like configuration can be found also.
• 2024-11-22 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric ulcer, A2, angle, s/p biopsy (B)
    • Gastric hyperemic mucosa, body and fundus, s/p biopsy (A)
  • CLO test:
    • Positive
• 2024-11-12 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Intestine, large, ascending colon, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
• 2024-11-11 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope had been inserted up to cecum.
      • A 0.5 cm Is polyp was noted at transverse colon. Cold snaring polypectomy was done (A).
      • A 0.5 cm Is polyp was noted at ascending colon. Cold snaring polypectomy was done (B).
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Tx Plan:
    • 1. FLOT by NHI +/- Nivo self-paid x 6 doses
    • 2. CCRT
    • 3. FLOT by NHI +/- Nivo self-paid x 6 doses
  • Prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 14D
• 2024-12-15 ~ 2024-12-26 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mucinous adenocarcinoma of lower body pT1bN3b (cM0), stage IIIB status post laparoscope radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection on 2024/12/16. ECOG:1
  • CC
    • Noted abdominal distension with epigastric dull pain for 2 months.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 58-year-old woman denied having history of hypertension, DM, heart disease, cancer or other major disease. This time she is admitted for chief complaint with abdominal distension with epigastric dull pain for 2 months.     - According to the patient, she was founded abdominal distension on and off 2 months ago, the duration about 5-30 min. Thus, she came to our GI out patient department for help, physical examination revealed abdominal soft without tenderness. The abdominal echo showed negative. However, she started felt epigastric pain intermittently in recent 1 month, and PES was arranged.
    • The PES showed Gastric ulcer, A2, angle, s/p biopsy(B), Gastric hyperemic mucosa, body and fundus, s/p biopsy(A), CLO test: Positive. PPI drug was gave and wait for pathology report.
    • The pathology report showed adenocarcinoma, CLO (+). Abdominal CT was arranged, and revealed mild wall thickening at the stomach angle, 1.1 cm in wall thickness. Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (T2) is highly suspected, no enlarged lymph node in peri-gastric angle area (N0).
    • Under the impression of gastric cancer, she was refered to GS for surgical treatment. Surgical treatment of laparscopic radical subtotal gastrectomy was recommended. After discussing the benefits, subsequent risks and possible complocations of surgical treatment with the patient and her family, she was admitted for further treatment. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient underwent laparoscope radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection on 2024/12/16. Postoperatively, the patient’s recovery was closely monitored.
    • Empiric antibiotics, stool softeners, albumin combined with furosemide therapy, and analgesics were administered, and regular wound care was provided. She gradually progressed to an oral diet, starting step by step, and tolerated a semi-liquid diet well. The abdominal wound was clean, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain without infection sign, and remove on 2024/12/25.
    • She received port-A catheter implantation on 2024/12/26. Under improved general condition, she was allowed to discharge today and out patient department follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 8D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 8D

[consultation]

• 2024-12-25 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Gastric cancer for further chemotherapy
    • This is a 58-year-old woman is admitted for chief complaint with abdominal distension with epigastric dull pain for 2 months. The patho report showed adenocarcinoma, CLO (+). Abdominal CT was arranged, and revealed mild wall thickening at the stomach angle, 1.1 cm in wall thickness. Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (T2) is highly suspected, no enlarged lymph node in peri-gastric angle area (N0).
    • Under the impression of gastric cancer, she recieved laparscopic gastric resection total/subtotal on 2024/12/16. The pathology at surgery revealed mucinous adenocarcinoma, AJCC Pathologic Staging: pT1bN3b. We kindly request your evaluation for further chemotherapy for this case. Thank you for your attention and support!
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of gastric adenocarcinoma, s/p radical subtotal gastrectomy, pT1bN3bM0, Stage IIIB, is noted. I am consulted for the adjuvant chemtohrapy.
    • My suggestions:
      • Discuss with patient and family.
      • The adjuvant therapy is indicated. Treatment plan would be C/T -> CCRT -> C/T.
      • Please arrange Port-A insertion.
      • The regimen would be FOLFOX +/- Nivo for C/T (if Nivo is afordable), infusinal 5-FU for CCRT.
    • Thanks for your consultation. Any problem, please let me know.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-26 13:30
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cepoahlic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7.2fr kabi set
    • fixed at 17cm
• 2024-12-16 12:42
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscope radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection.
  • Finding
    • 2x3.5cm lesion at anterior wall of low body stomach, gastric cancer cT2N0M0
    • No lymphadenopathy is noted
    • Margin to resection estimated 3 cm.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-01-11 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-03-13

[Evaluation of Deferasirox for Iron Overload]

Indication & Justification:

• The patient has persistent anemia with high ferritin (2747.4 ng/mL on 2025-03-03) and low transferrin (99.4 mg/dL on 2025-03-03), suggestive of secondary iron overload, likely due to repeated blood transfusions. Iron chelation therapy is beneficial to prevent complications such as organ dysfunction, particularly in the liver and heart.

Contraindications Review - Deferasirox is contraindicated in:

• Severe renal impairment (eGFR <40 mL/min/1.73m²):
  • The patient’s eGFR was 51.51 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-24 but previously declined to 41.39 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-17. Renal function needs close monitoring.
    
• Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C):
  • Liver function appears stable (ALT 7 U/L, AST 16 U/L on 2025-03-13), but ongoing ascites and prior gastric surgery warrant caution.
    
• Severe thrombocytopenia (PLT <50 ×10³/uL):
  • The latest PLT count is 162 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-13, so not currently an issue.
    
• High-risk GI bleeding:
  • Stool FOB positive (2025-03-11) suggests possible ongoing GI bleeding, requiring further workup to rule it out before initiation.
    
• Severe infections or immunosuppression:
  • The patient is recovering from sepsis and recently underwent embolization for a gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm (2025-03-02). This increases the risk of GI bleeding with Deferasirox.

Recommendation:

• Further Evaluation Before Deferasirox Initiation:
  • Repeat stool FOB and colonoscopy (if feasible) to assess GI bleeding risk.
    
  • Monitor renal function trends (eGFR, BUN, creatinine).
    
  • Measure direct iron status: Serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation to confirm iron overload severity.
• If No Active GI Bleeding and eGFR Remains Stable (>45 mL/min/1.73m²) - Initiate Deferasirox (Exjade) at a conservative dose:
  • Start Jadenu (deferasirox 360mg/tab) with 10 mg/kg/day (instead of full 20 mg/kg/day)
    
  • Monitor renal function, liver enzymes, and platelet count weekly
    
  • Discontinue immediately if GI bleeding, renal decline, or significant cytopenia occurs.

[Patient Review]

Reevaluation of Issues Since Last Review (2025-01-22 → 2025-03-13)

1. Persistent anemia with thrombocytopenia (HGB 9.0 g/dL, PLT 162×10³/uL on 2025-03-13) with evidence of chronic inflammation, iron overload (ferritin 2747.4 ng/mL on 2025-03-03), and abnormal transferrin saturation.
   
2. Renal function fluctuating but stable (eGFR 74.02 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-13), previously as low as 41.39 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-17.
   
3. Elevated inflammatory markers with intermittent CRP spikes (CRP 4.6 mg/dL on 2025-03-13, previously 15.0 mg/dL on 2025-02-17), suggesting ongoing systemic inflammation or infection.
   
4. Persistently elevated lipase and amylase (Lipase 365 U/L, Amylase 252 U/L on 2025-03-13) with no clear acute pancreatic symptoms.
   
5. Positive stool occult blood and transferrin (2025-03-11), raising concerns for ongoing gastrointestinal bleeding.
   
6. Recent embolization (TAE) of a gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm (2025-03-02), likely linked to prior GI bleeding.
   
7. Moderate bilateral pleural effusions (2025-02-14 CT) with occasional drainage (380cc drained on 2025-02-03).
   
8. Bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-03): Megakaryocytic proliferation without blast crisis, possibly reactive rather than malignant.

Problem 1. Persistent Anemia with Thrombocytopenia

• Objective:
  • Anemia trends: HGB 9.0 g/dL (2025-03-13), 8.1 g/dL (2025-03-10), 7.5 g/dL (2025-03-03), previously as low as 6.6 g/dL in past records.
    
  • Platelet trends: PLT 162×10³/uL (2025-03-13), 145×10³/uL (2025-03-10), previously 73×10³/uL (2025-02-17), showing improvement.
    
  • Iron studies (2025-03-03):
    • Ferritin 2747.4 ng/mL (markedly elevated).
      
    • Iron saturation abnormal: Fe 118 µg/dL, low TIBC 136 µg/dL, UIBC <55 µg/dL.
• Assessment:
  • Mixed anemia etiology likely:
    • Chronic inflammation (elevated ferritin).
      
    • Iron overload rather than iron deficiency.
      
    • Possible GI blood loss (stool occult blood positive on 2025-03-11).
      
    • Possible myelodysplastic process (megakaryocytic proliferation on 2025-02-03).
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor hemoglobin closely, trend suggests mild improvement.
    
  • Assess for GI bleeding source via repeat endoscopy if needed.
    
  • Consider iron panel follow-up to assess iron utilization.
    
  • Rule out myelodysplasia with repeat bone marrow smear if cytopenia worsens.

Problem 2. Renal Function Fluctuations (below not posted)

• Objective:
  • eGFR trends:
    • 74.02 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-13, stable).
      
    • Previously 41.39 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-17), showing recovery.
      
  • Creatinine stable: 0.84 mg/dL (2025-03-13).
    
  • Electrolytes:
    • Na 135 mmol/L, K 4.0 mmol/L (2025-03-13), mild previous hyponatremia (Na 133 mmol/L on 2025-02-24).
• Assessment:
  • Fluctuations suggestive of prerenal dysfunction rather than intrinsic renal disease.
    
  • Possible contributing factors:
    • Volume shifts (prior ascites, pleural effusions).
      
    • Systemic inflammation (CRP spikes).
      
    • Prior nephrotoxic exposure (antibiotics, TPN).
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor hydration status.
    
  • Assess for continued nephrotoxin exposure.
    
  • Trend creatinine and electrolytes.

Problem 3. Persistent Inflammation / Infection Concern

• Objective:
  • CRP 4.6 mg/dL (2025-03-13), previously 7.1 mg/dL (2025-03-10), peaked at 15.0 mg/dL (2025-02-17).
    
  • Neutrophil predominance: 80.4% (2025-03-13).
    
  • Recent antibiotics: Linezolid, Doripenem (2025-03-11 onward) for suspected infection.
• Assessment:
  • Trend shows partial improvement in inflammation, but persistently elevated CRP suggests an ongoing issue.
    
  • No clear signs of sepsis (lactate normal, no fever spikes).
    
  • Pleural effusions could be inflammatory or infectious.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue close monitoring of CRP and WBC.
    
  • Assess pleural fluid if symptoms worsen.
    
  • Consider infectious disease consultation if persistent.

Problem 4. Ongoing GI Bleeding Concern

• Objective:
  • Positive stool occult blood and transferrin (2025-03-11).
    
  • Gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm embolized (2025-03-02).
    
  • Prior history of gastric surgery (subtotal gastrectomy, 2024-12-16).
• Assessment:
  • Recent TAE likely addressed prior major bleeding.
    
  • Ongoing occult blood loss possible, explaining persistent anemia.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor hemoglobin trends.
    
  • Repeat upper GI endoscopy if bleeding continues.

Problem 5. Bilateral Pleural Effusions

• Objective:
  • Moderate bilateral pleural effusions on CT (2025-02-14).
    
  • 380cc drained from left side (2025-02-03).
    
  • Mild persistent pleural effusion noted on recent sonography.
• Assessment:
  • Likely multifactorial: inflammatory, post-surgical, volume overload.
    
  • No clear infection based on available data.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor for respiratory compromise.
    
  • Consider repeat thoracentesis if effusion worsens.

Problem 6. Persistent Pancreatic Enzyme Elevation

• Objective:
  • Lipase 365 U/L, Amylase 252 U/L (2025-03-13).
    
  • Previously Lipase 399 U/L, Amylase 267 U/L (2025-03-06).
• Assessment:
  • Chronic pancreatic enzyme elevation without acute pancreatitis signs.
    
  • Possibly related to prior GI surgery.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor for clinical signs of pancreatitis.
    
  • Consider imaging (abdominal CT) if enzymes continue rising.

Conclusion

• Anemia and thrombocytopenia improving but still concerning.
  
• Renal function fluctuating but stable.
  
• CRP remains intermittently elevated, warranting further monitoring.
  
• GI bleeding likely controlled post-embolization but needs close follow-up.
  
• Pleural effusions still present but currently stable.

2025-01-22

[Candida glabrata treatment]

The urine culture sampled on 2025-01-17 revealed Candida glabrata with a colony count of 1,000 CFU/mL.

Candida glabrata treatment in adults with normal kidney function.

• Clinical Setting
  • Candidemia, disseminated candidiasis: non-neutropenic, neutropenic patients
  • Positive blood culture for yeast, suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection
  • Often non-susceptible to fluconazole
• Classification
  • Candida glabrata (renamed to Nakaseomyces glabrata): yeast, second most common cause of invasive candida infections, does not form a germ tube
• Primary Regimens
  • Empiric Therapy:
    • Caspofungin 70 mg IV loading dose, then 50 mg IV qd
    • Micafungin 100 mg IV qd
    • Anidulafungin 200 mg IV loading dose, then 100 mg IV qd
  • Directed Therapy:
    • An echinocandin should be used for treatment of C. glabrata unless susceptibility to the azole has been confirmed and blood cultures have cleared and clinically stable
• Alternative Regimens
  • Empiric Therapy:
    • Lipid-based Amphotericin B 3-5 mg/kg IV qd
    • Amphotericin B 0.7 mg/kg IV qd
    • Voriconazole 6 mg/kg bid x 2 doses, then 4 mg/kg bid
    • Posaconazole delayed-release 300 mg (3 x 100 mg tabs) po/IV 1 day, then 300 mg po /IV daily

If fluconazole is selected, a dosage of 50 to 200 mg once daily (QD) can be considered based on the eGFR of 31.52 recorded on 2025-01-20.

[Summary]

• The patient is a 58-year-old individual diagnosed with gastric mucinous adenocarcinoma (AJCC Pathologic Staging: pT1bN3b, 2024-12-17) and underwent laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection on 2024-12-16. Current treatment includes adjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy with Opdivo (nivolumab) and FLOT regimen.
• There is evidence of right pleural effusion (2025-01-20 CXR) and suspected subsegmental atelectasis, raising concerns of metastatic or treatment-related complications.
• Multiple abnormal laboratory findings include:
  • Persistent thrombocytopenia (PLT: 29 x10³/uL, 2025-01-22; down from 60 x10³/uL, 2025-01-19).
  • Leukocytosis with neutrophilia (WBC: 12.38 x10³/uL, neutrophils 91.3%, 2025-01-22).
  • Progressive anemia (HGB: 9.9 g/dL, 2025-01-22, down from 14.5 g/dL, 2025-01-13).
  • Hypoalbuminemia (albumin: 2.3 g/dL, 2025-01-17) and worsening kidney function (BUN: 36 mg/dL; creatinine: 1.76 mg/dL, eGFR: 31.52 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-01-20).
  • Candida glabrata (1000 CFU/mL) was isolated from a urine culture (2025-01-17).
  • Blood glucose fluctuations suggest possible poor glycemic control, with recent values ranging from 98 mg/dL (2025-01-22 04:16) to 362 mg/dL (2025-01-18 22:03).

Problem 1. Hematological Abnormalities

• Objective
  • Thrombocytopenia: PLT decreased from 60 x10³/uL (2025-01-19) to 29 x10³/uL (2025-01-22).
  • Anemia: HGB reduced from 14.5 g/dL (2025-01-13) to 9.9 g/dL (2025-01-22).
  • Leukocytosis with neutrophilia: WBC increased to 12.38 x10³/uL (2025-01-22) with 91.3% neutrophils.
  • Elevated procalcitonin (PCT: 23.76 ng/mL, 2025-01-20) - a marker highly suggestive of bacterial sepsis.
  • Right pleural effusion on CXR (2025-01-20) could indicate a potential infectious source (e.g., empyema or pneumonia).
  • Candida glabrata isolated in urine culture (2025-01-17) - a possible opportunistic infection in the setting of immunosuppression or sepsis.
• Assessment
  • Sepsis-related thrombocytopenia: Sepsis triggers disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or direct bone marrow suppression, leading to platelet consumption or reduced production.
  • Anemia of inflammation or sepsis: Systemic inflammation can suppress erythropoiesis, cause hemolysis, or contribute to blood loss (e.g., GI bleeding).
  • Leukocytosis and neutrophilia: This is consistent with an acute inflammatory response to infection.
  • Given the elevated PCT, the pleural effusion and Candida in urine warrant careful evaluation as possible septic foci.
  • The temporal association of hematological derangements with systemic inflammation supports the hypothesis of sepsis as a contributing factor.
• Recommendations
  • Blood cultures: Essential to confirm bacteremia or fungemia, especially given the patient’s immunosuppressed state and Port-A catheter (2024-12-26).
  • Repeat procalcitonin (PCT): Monitor trends to evaluate the response to antimicrobial therapy.
  • Evaluate for DIC with coagulation studies: PT, INR, APTT, fibrinogen, and D-dimer.
  • Perform diagnostic thoracentesis of the right pleural effusion to identify infection or malignancy.
  • Continue broad-spectrum antibiotics (Cefin [cefepime]) and antifungal therapy (FLU-D [fluconazole]) as per current prescriptions.
  • If systemic candidemia is confirmed, consider switching to echinocandins (e.g., Cancidas [caspofungin]) due to better efficacy for Candida glabrata.
  • Monitor platelet counts, and consider platelet transfusion if levels drop below 10 x10³/uL or if the patient becomes symptomatic (e.g., bleeding).
  • Repeat CBC daily to track trends in WBC, PLT, and HGB.

Problem 2. Pleural Effusion and Suspected Respiratory Compromise

• Objective
  • Moderate right pleural effusion and left basilar subsegmental atelectasis on CXR (2025-01-20).
  • Mild tachypnea (respiratory rate: 22–28 breaths/min on 2025-01-22).
  • Arterial oxygen saturation remains stable at 99–100% (2025-01-22).
• Assessment
  • The pleural effusion could be related to metastasis, infection, or post-surgical complications. Atelectasis may arise from compression by the effusion.
  • Stable oxygen saturation suggests no immediate respiratory failure, but the increasing respiratory rate is concerning.
• Recommendations
  • Perform a diagnostic thoracentesis for fluid analysis (cell count, protein, LDH, cytology, and cultures).
  • Consider a chest CT to better evaluate the pleural effusion, atelectasis, and possible malignancy-related changes.
  • Monitor respiratory parameters and consider bronchoscopy if symptoms worsen.

Problem 3. Candida Glabrata in Urine Culture

• Objective
  • Candida glabrata identified in urine culture at 1,000 CFU/mL on 2025-01-17.
  • Patient exhibits no documented signs of systemic candidemia but has a Port-A catheter (inserted on 2024-12-26).
• Assessment
  • Asymptomatic candiduria with low colony count suggests colonization rather than infection. However, the presence of a central line raises concern for systemic dissemination.
• Recommendations
  • Repeat urine culture to confirm persistence or clearance.
  • Consider blood cultures to rule out candidemia.
  • Remove Port-A catheter only if candidemia is confirmed or persistent.

Problem 4. Renal Function Decline

• Objective
  • Rising creatinine (1.76 mg/dL, 2025-01-20) and BUN (36 mg/dL, 2025-01-20), with declining eGFR (31.52 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-01-20).
  • Mild metabolic acidosis with base excess: -1.20 mmol/L, 2025-01-20.
• Assessment
  • Worsening renal function may result from nephrotoxicity (e.g., oxaliplatin) or pre-existing chronic kidney disease exacerbated by volume depletion, sepsis, or contrast exposure.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor renal function (daily creatinine and BUN).
  • Adjust chemotherapy doses based on renal function.
  • Consider renal ultrasound to rule out obstruction.
  • Optimize hydration and electrolyte balance.

Problem 5. Poor Glycemic Control

• Objective
  • Blood glucose fluctuating widely, from 98 mg/dL (2025-01-22 04:16) to 362 mg/dL (2025-01-18 22:03).
• Assessment
  • Poor glycemic control likely due to corticosteroid use (dexamethasone, 2025-01-11) and stress hyperglycemia from infection or malignancy.
• Recommendations
  • Implement close glucose monitoring with capillary blood glucose checks before meals and at bedtime.
  • Adjust insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents as needed.
  • Consider an endocrinology consultation if hyperglycemia persists.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-02-21 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Ventral hernia with bowel loop herniation.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, axilla, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-12-30 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • vessel congestion over bil anterior nasal septum; smooth NP, larynx and HP
  • Conclusion
    • epistaxis
• 2024-12-25 MRI - L-spine
  • MRI of lumbar spine without Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • degenerative scoliosis of lumbar spine.
    • degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation and dehydrated discs at multiple levels.
    • prominent disc-osteophyte complexes at multiple levels, as well as bilateral facet arthroses and hypertrophic ligamenta flava, causing severe L3-4, L4-5 central canal stenosis.
    • marked right L4-5, bilateral L5-S1 neuroforaminal narrowing.
    • a slightly enlarged right paraaortic lymph node.
  • Impression:
    • Lumbar scoliosis and spondylosis.
    • Severe L3-4, L4-5 central canal stenosis.
    • Marked right L4-5, bilateral L5-S1 neuroforaminal narrowing.
    • A slightly enlarged right paraaortic lymph node.
• 2024-12-24 L-spine flex. & ext. (including sacrum)
  • Presence of spondylolisthesis at L5/S1, grade I?
  • Fracture or defect of the pars interarticularis of L5 likely.
• 2024-12-24 KUB and lateral L-spine
  • Degenerative change of the thoracic and lumbar spine with spurs formation and narrowed intervertebral disc spaces.
  • Post operative appearance in or at the area of RLQ.
• 2024-12-09 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A
  • Superfical gastritis, antrum
  • Gastric erosion, multiple, antrum
• 2024-12-03 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in two right paraaortic lymph nodes and in a lymph node in the retro-cava space. Metastatic lymph nodes should be considered first. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, bilateral shoulders and hips. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-12-02 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 53 * 35 mm
      • Congenital Anomaly:
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 3.9 mm
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
      • LOV:
        • Cyst: 46 * 32 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: RT adnexae:free
  • IMP: R/O Lt Ovarian cyst
• 2024-11-22 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There are two enlarged lymph nodes in aortocaval space (1.5 cm) and retro-cava space (1.1 cm) (Srs:301 Img:60,66). Follow up is indicated.
    • S/P right hemicolectomy
      
    • Left ovarian cyst 4.5 cm is highly suspected. Please correlate with GYN. sonography.
• 2024-10-25 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-08-16 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy
    • There is fatty stranding in right side mesentery that may be post-operative change. Follow up is indicated.
    • Left ovarian cyst 4.5 cm is highly suspected. Please correlate with GYN. sonography.
  • Impression:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2024-06-05 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 96.3ml
• 2024-05-16 RAS + BRAF V600
  • Cellblock No. S2024-05631 A1
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: Detected (BRAF codon 600 GTG > GAG, p.V600E)
• 2024-05-06 MRI - lower abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Stranding of peritoneal fat and abdominal wall fat.
    • Left ovary cyst (4.5cm).
    • Some LNs (up to 1.2cm) at bil. inguinal regions.
    • Gallbladder stone (0.8cm).
• 2024-04-03 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 74.87ml
• 2024-04-03 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-03-20 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, ascending colon laparoscopic right hemicolectomy —- Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated.
      • IHC stains: CK7 (-), CK20 (focal weak +), CD56 (-), chromogranin-A ), hepatocyte (-).
    • Resection margins: bilateral cut ends free; radial margin involved
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- metastatic carcinoma (3/21) no extranodal extension
    • Tissue labeled as “peritoneum”, excision —- Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated.
    • Tissue labeled as “subcutaneous mass, right” , excision —- Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated.
    • Tissue labeled as “subcutaneous mass, left” , excision —- Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated.
    • pT4a pN1b pM1c; Pathology stage: IVC
      
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - Right hemicolectomy: colon: 19 x 6 x 6 cm; terminal ileum: 6 cmm in length; tumor excision. Omentum: 16 x 6 x 2 cm; Tissue labeled as “peritoneum”: 3.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm; Tissue labeled as “subcutaneous mass, right”: 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm; Tissue labeled as “subcutaneous mass, left”: 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm.
    • Tumor Site: ascending colon, 6 cm from closer cut end, proximal cut end..
    • Tumor Size: 8 x 7 x 7 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Present
      
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum - Incomplete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1-5: tumor; A6-7: ileocecal valve; A8: omentum; A9-12: lymph nodes; A13: Tissue labeled as “peritoneum”; A14: Tissue labeled as “subcutaneous mass, right”; A15: Tissue labeled as “subcutaneous mass, left”.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade - G3: Poorly differentiated
    • Tumor Extension - Tumor invades the visceral peritoneum (including tumor continuous with serosal surface through area of inflammation)
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Involved
      • Distance of tumor from margin: 0 mm
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Tumor Budding
      • Number of tumor buds in 1 “hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2) - Intermediate score (5-9)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose:none.
    • Tumor Deposits: Present
      • Specify number of deposits: 3
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 3/21. no extranodal extension
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition) : IVC
      • TNM Descriptors - not applicable.
      • Primary Tumor (pT) - pT4a: Tumor invades through the visceral peritoneum (including gross perforation of the bowel through tumor and continuous invasion of tumor through areas of inflammation to the surface of the visceral peritoneum)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN)
      • pM1c: Metastasis to the peritoneal surface is identified alone or with other site or organ metastases
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply) - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - IHC stains: CK7 (-), CK20 (focal weak +), CD56 (-), chromogranin-A ), hepatocyte (-).
    • Comment(s) - none.
• 2024-03-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 17) / 108 = 84.26%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 84
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2024-03-13 CT - abdomen
  • CC:
    • BW loss 7 Kg in one year. Appetite: well
    • A-colon cancer with partial obstruction s/p biopsy
  • Findings:
    • There is lobulated segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening and irregular contour at the terminal ileum, ileocecal valve, ascending colon, and cecum, measuring 9 cm in size (the largest dimension), causing dilatation of the terminal ileum.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the cecum (T4a) and proximal ascending colon with ileo-cecal valve and terminal ileum invasion causing partial obstruction is highly suspected.
    • There are seven enlarged nodes in the adjacent mesocolon that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There are two soft tissue nodules in the subcutaneous fat layer of the upper pelvis, 1.7 cm and 0.7 cm.
      • Metastases (M1a) is suspected. Biopsy is indicated.
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-12-06 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For radiotherapy evaluation.
    • This 71-year-old woman, a patieni of ascending colon adenocarcinoma with partial obstruction and subcutaneous fat layer of the pelvic wall metastasis, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA, BRAF mutation, s/p right hemicolectomy + abdominal wall tumor excsion, s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI from 2024/04/11, plus Avastin from 2024/04/25. She was admitted for chemotherapy with Avastin/FOLFIRINOX.
    • PET (2024/12/03) revealed: Glucose hypermetabolism in two right paraaortic lymph nodes and in a lymph node in the retro-cava space. Metastatic lymph nodes should be considered first. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • Palliative RT is indicated.
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/12/10.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the paraaortic and retro-caval LAPs. RT will start around 2024/12/13 or 2024/12/16. Thank you very much.
• 2024-06-20 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • For hoarse throat for 1-2 months
  • A
    • S:
      • for hoarse throat for 1-2 months
      • voice abuse: selling vegetables in wet market
      • s/p right hemicolectomy + abdominal wall tumor excsion in 2024/3
      • sore throat(-)
    • O:
      • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
      • fair vocal movement, mild vocal gap
    • A:
      • favor vocal atrophy
    • Plan:
      • well explained and educated about airway issue
      • ENT OPD f/u
• 2024-04-10 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • For bedside rehabilitation
  • A
    • Due to deconditioning, we were consulted for bedside rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • She lives on the second floor without an elevator with her family.
    • Physical examination
      • 2024/04/10 20:10 T/P/R: 36.7’C / 81bpm / 17bpm; BP:126/70mmHg; Body weight: 59.8 kg
      • Consciousness: E4V5M6
      • Cognition: grossly intact
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 4+/4+
        • LUE/LLE 4+/4+
      • Mobility: walk slowly ID with mild wide-based gait
      • BADL: grossly ID
    • Impression
      • A-colon cancer with partial obstruction, Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated with peritoneal and abdominal wall metastasis, s/p right hemicolectomy + abdominal wall tumor excsion, T4aN1bM1c, stage IVC
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT rehabilitation programs.
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and muscle strength; improve walking ability.
• 2024-03-20 Urology
  • Q
    • This 71-year-old femal is a case of A-colon adenocarcinoma, admitted for surgery
    • Difficult foley insertion was noted at OR.
    • We had tried 10 fr foley but in vain.
    • We need your expertise for difficult foley insertion. Thank you!!!
  • A
    • This is a 71 y/o female with history of anterior anterior urethral stricture s/p optic urethrotomy.
    • Urinary frequency is complained.
    • 8Fr. Foley with stylet was indwelled today.
    • OPD follow up for previous urethral stricture is also recommended.

[radiotherapy]

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-12 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 800mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3260mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI. Iri 50%, FV 70%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2025-02-20 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 800mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 460mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI 70%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-20 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 21mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 560mg NS 100mL 10min] D1,3-6 (bolus 5-FU 70%, CCRT)

• 2024-12-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 195mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2370mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 50%, Oxalip 50%, LV 60%, 5FU 60%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-11-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 195mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2360mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 50%, Oxalip 50%, LV 60%, 5FU 60%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-10-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 195mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2350mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 50%, Oxalip 50%, LV 60%, 5FU 60%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-09-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 190mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2350mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 50%, Oxalip 50%, LV 60%, 5FU 60%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-09-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3100mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 60%, Oxalip 60%, LV 80%, 5FU 80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-08-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3090mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 60%, Oxalip 60%, LV 80%, 5FU 80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 68mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3075mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 60%, Oxalip 60%, LV 80%, 5FU 80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 165mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 68mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 40%, Oxalip 40%, LV 80%, 5FU 80%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-06-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 130mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 67mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOXIRI + Avastin. Irino 50%, Oxalip 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-05-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg D5W 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI + Avastin. Irino 60%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-05-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg D5W 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI + Avastin. Irino 60%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-04-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 310mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 310mg NS 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI + Avastin. Irino ?off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-04-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 310mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 310mg NS 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 1900mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI + Avastin. Irino ?off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2025-02-21

Patient Evaluation

• This is a 72-year-old woman with ascending colon adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated (cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA), status post right hemicolectomy with abdominal wall tumor excision (2024-03-20), and BRAF V600E mutation-positive disease. She has received multiple lines of chemotherapy, including FOLFIRI ± Avastin (bevacizumab) and FOLFIRINOX ± Avastin, before transitioning to Erbitux (cetuximab) + FOLFIRI (C1D1, 2025-02-20).
  
• Her disease course has been complicated by peritoneal metastases, multiple metastatic lymphadenopathy (including paraaortic and retro-caval nodes), and left ovarian cyst (4.5 cm, r/o metastasis vs. benign cyst).
  
• Other significant comorbidities include chronic viral hepatitis B, lumbar scoliosis and spondylosis with severe L3-4, L4-5 central canal stenosis, and ventral hernia with bowel loop herniation (CT 2025-02-21).
  
• Currently, she is admitted for palliative plus targeted therapy chemotherapy (Erbitux + FOLFIRI, 70% dose) on 2025-02-20.

Problem 1. Metastatic Ascending Colon Adenocarcinoma (cT4aN2bM1a, Stage IVA, BRAF V600E)

• Objective
  • Disease status
    • Poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon, initially diagnosed as T4aN2bM1a (CT 2024-03-13).
      
    • Right hemicolectomy + abdominal wall tumor excision (2024-03-20).
      
    • Metastatic disease progression with paraaortic and retro-caval lymphadenopathy (PET 2024-12-03, CT 2024-11-22, CT 2025-02-21).
      
  • Treatment history
    • FOLFIRI ± Avastin from 2024-04-11 to 2024-05-31.
      
    • Switched to FOLFIRINOX ± Avastin from 2024-06-19 due to BRAF V600E mutation.
      
    • Palliative chemoradiotherapy (CCRT, 5-FU + RT 36 Gy/20 fx) from 2024-12-13 to 2025-01-17 for paraaortic LAPs.
      
    • Erbitux + FOLFIRI (70%) initiated on 2025-02-20 (C1D1).
      
  • Recent imaging
    • CT (2025-02-21): Worsening lymphadenopathy (mediastinum, axilla, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic, inguinal), suggesting progression despite prior therapy.
      
    • PET (2024-12-03): Glucose hypermetabolism in right paraaortic and retro-caval lymph nodes, indicating active disease.
• Assessment
  • Disease progression despite multiple lines of chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
    
  • The BRAF V600E mutation suggests poor prognosis and limited response to conventional therapy.
    
  • Erbitux + FOLFIRI (C1D1 on 2025-02-20) represents an attempt to improve disease control.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) and repeat imaging (CT or PET) within 6-8 weeks to assess response.
    
  • Evaluate eligibility for BRAF-targeted therapy (e.g., Encorafenib + Cetuximab) if progression continues.
    
  • Consider clinical trials for BRAF-mutated mCRC.
    
  • Palliative support to optimize quality of life (pain control, nutrition, psychological support).

Problem 2. Chronic Viral Hepatitis B

• Objective
  • HBV carrier status (past infection with anti-HBc positive, without delta-agent involvement).
    
  • Currently on Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5 mg QDAC for HBV prophylaxis (Active Medications 2025-02-20).
    
  • Liver function (2025-02-20):
    • AST 42 U/L, ALT 34 U/L (mildly elevated from AST 26 U/L, ALT 19 U/L on 2025-01-13).
      
    • Total bilirubin 0.35 mg/dL, direct bilirubin 0.04 mg/dL (normal).
      
    • Albumin 4.0 g/dL (stable).
• Assessment
  • Appropriate HBV prophylaxis is already in place with Baraclude (entecavir), which is necessary given her ongoing immunosuppressive chemotherapy (Erbitux + FOLFIRI, 2025-02-20).
    
  • Mild AST/ALT elevation, but no clear evidence of hepatic decompensation or severe liver injury.
    
  • No reported HBV DNA level, making it unclear whether she has low-level viremia or full suppression.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5 mg QDAC as HBV prophylaxis.
    
  • Monitor HBV DNA every 3-6 months to ensure viral suppression and detect any breakthrough viremia.
    
  • Monitor AST/ALT levels regularly to assess for potential hepatotoxicity or viral reactivation.
    
  • If significant AST/ALT elevation is observed, assess HBV DNA and consider switching to a more potent antiviral (e.g., Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg QD) if resistance or viral breakthrough occurs.

Problem 3. Lumbar Spondylosis with Severe Central Canal Stenosis

• Objective
  • MRI (2024-12-25) findings:
    • Severe L3-4, L4-5 central canal stenosis.
      
    • Marked right L4-5, bilateral L5-S1 neuroforaminal narrowing.
      
    • Degenerative scoliosis.
      
  • Symptoms
    • Progressive lower back pain.
      
    • No reported lower limb weakness or radiculopathy.
• Assessment
  • Likely chronic pain syndrome exacerbated by progressive spondylosis and cancer-related deconditioning.
    
  • Increased risk of mobility impairment, requiring rehabilitation support.
• Recommendation
  • Pain control with NSAIDs (if tolerated) or neuropathic pain agents (e.g., pregabalin or duloxetine) if pain develops.
    
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation to maintain mobility and prevent further deconditioning.
    
  • Surgical intervention not currently indicated but may be reconsidered if symptoms worsen.

Problem 4. Ventral Hernia with Bowel Loop Herniation

• Objective
  • CT (2025-02-21): Ventral hernia with bowel loop herniation.
    
  • No reported symptoms of bowel obstruction (e.g., severe pain, nausea, vomiting).
• Assessment
  • Likely post-surgical complication from prior right hemicolectomy (2024-03-20).
    
  • Asymptomatic at present, but risk of progression to strangulation or obstruction.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for signs of bowel obstruction (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, distension).
    
  • Consider elective surgical repair if symptoms develop.
    
  • Supportive measures: Encourage abdominal binder use to prevent worsening herniation.

Problem 5. Chemotherapy-Related Gastrointestinal and Hematologic Toxicities

• Objective
  • Post-chemotherapy symptoms (ROE 2025-02-20):
    • Fatigue, weakness, appetite change, abdominal distension for 3 days.
      
  • Laboratory (2025-02-20):
    • Mild anemia (Hgb 11.2 g/dL, HCT 34.4%).
      
    • Mild leukopenia (WBC 4.57 x10³/uL, neutrophils 45.4%).
      
    • Thrombocytosis (PLT 235 x10³/uL).
• Assessment
  • Likely chemotherapy-related anemia and myelosuppression.
    
  • No neutropenic fever or severe cytopenias requiring urgent intervention.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC before each chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Assess for need of transfusion support if anemia worsens (Hgb < 8 g/dL or symptomatic anemia).
    
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g., darbepoetin alfa) if anemia persists.

Conclusion (not posted)

• Primary concern is ongoing metastatic disease progression despite therapy. The new chemotherapy regimen (Erbitux + FOLFIRI) requires close monitoring for effectiveness.
  
• Chronic viral hepatitis B requires antiviral prophylaxis to prevent reactivation.
  
• Comorbid lumbar stenosis and ventral hernia require symptomatic management.
  
• Chemotherapy-related toxicities should be monitored with supportive care as needed.
  
• Follow-up should focus on tumor response assessment, HBV monitoring, pain control, and preventing complications of hernia or stenosis.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-05 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-03-04 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature supraventricular complexes
• 2025-03-04 Cardiac Catheterization
  • AMI, CAD with SVD s/p PCI
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with acute non-ST elevation MI [Killip I].
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right distal radial (snuffbox) artery where a 6F sheath was inserted.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 150cc. The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 7000 IU) and NTG (Dosage = 800 ug).
  • Activated Clotting Time and BP
    • The measurement data of ACT was 351 S (ACT 1) and 236 S (ACT2).
  • Finding Summary
    • LAD-ostium : 86% stenosis, Type: C, TIMI: (3)
    • DB1-M : 73% stenosis, Type: B1, TIMI: (3)
    • Syntax Score = 11
    • In conclusion :
      • Left Main : patent
      • Left Anterior Descending : a 86% diffuse stenosis at ostial to proximal LAD, a 72% stenosis at middle DB1
      • Left Circumflex : small and patent
      • Right Coronary : patent
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD-ostium to proximal, Pre-DS = 86%
      • MLD/RVD=0.48/3.35 mm → 1.47/3.18 mm, Post Balloon DS = 54%.
        • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU4.
        • Guide Wire: Asahi SION BLUE.
        • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION.
      • Procedure:
        • IVUS study was performed prior to PCI to evaluate the lesion character and vessel diameter of the ostial to proximal LAD (IVUS indication: ostial LAD lesion with diffuse lesion length).
        • The IVUS study revealed that MLD and intima-to intima diameter at middle LAD around 2.26x2.66mm and 3.10x3.41mm, while the intima-to-intimal diameter at proximal LAD was 4.04x4.44mm.
        • After IVUS study, TIMI-2 flow at LAD developed, and the patient developed worsneing chest pain with mild diaphoresis. PCI was done immediately.
        • Balloon: Boston NC Emerge. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
        • Stent: Medtronic RESOLUTE ONYX DES. 3.0 X 34 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres. (NIH cost difference for ostial LAD lesion and suboptimal result after POBA)
        • Balloon2: Boston NC Emerge. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 22 atmospheres. Note: for post dilatation.
        • Balloon3: APT Medical Conqueror NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres. Note: for post dilatation.
        • Stent-MLD/RVD=3.38/3.65 mm Stent DS = 7% residual stenosis.
        • → Final IVUS study showed well stent apposition at ostial to proximal LAD
    • DB1-M, Pre-DS = 72%
      • MLD/RVD=0.65/2.27 mm → 1.75/2.44 mm, Post Balloon DS = 28%.
      • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU4.
      • Guide Wire: Asahi SION.
      • Guide Wire2: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 2.25 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres.
    • In conclusion:
      • Acute non-ST elevation MI, single vessel CAD, a 86% diffuse stenosis at ostial to proximal LAD and a 72% stenossi at DB1
      • S/P PTCA withn drug coated balloon angiolpasty (Medtronic Resolute Onyx stent 3.0x34mm and post dilatation to 3.5mm) for ostial to proximal LAD, successful, from 86% to 7% residual stenosis
      • S/P PTCA with ballono angioplasty for DB1, successful, from 72% to 28% residual stenosis
  • Recommendation :
    • Keep on DAPT treatment.
• 2025-03-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (66.7 - 22.8) /66.7 = 65.82%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with trivial MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, trivial TR, normal IVC size
• 2025-03-03 17:32 CXR
  • Fracture of left clavicle and ribs with union.
• 2025-03-03 15:56 CXR
  • Old fracture of left clavicle and ribs.
• 2025-03-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-12 SOAP Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • A
    • Sinus rhyhthm heard today, in stationary condition, no overt angina or heart failure symptoms
    • Acceptable BP control now
    • Keep on current medications and DAPT treatment
  • Prescription x3
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-04 ~ 2025-03-07 POMR Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction, Killip I
    • Single-vessel coronary artery disease, status post percutaneous coronary Intervention with drug-eluting stent for ostial to proximal left anterior descending artery and balloon angioplasty for first diagonal branch on 2025/03/04
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
  • CC
    • Chest tightness associated dyspnea and diaphoresis at 2025-03-03 afternoon.
  • Present illness history
    • This 63 y/o male patient is a case of ex-smoker (1.5 PPD for 30 years and quit for 20+ years). He had history of Pyloric stenosis s/p.
    • This time, he suffered from recurrent substeranl chest tightness associated with dyspnea and diaphoresis in the recent 10+ days. The symptoms attacked in the early morning at first, which lasted for 2+ minutes. Then effort related substernal chest tightness happened in the recent 1weeek. Dyspnea and diaphoresis were associated, and the symptoms improved after a while of rest. Due to reurrent angina symptoms, he came to our GP clinic for first and today. Elevted hsTroponin-I was detected, and EKG showed T wave inversion at V1~3.
    • He was transferred to ER for further evaluation. At ER, vital signs included HR: 66/min; BP: 179/103mmHg, SpO2: 98%, GCS: E4V5M6.
    • The Cardiologist was consulted, who suggested 1. give DAPT; 2. Admit to CCU for further care; 3. Urgent cardiac catheterization will be arranged.
    • Bedside echocardiography was done and showed : normal LV chamber size with preserved LVP, no LV wall motion asynergy.
    • Under the impression of acute non-ST elevation MI, Killip 1, he was admitted to our MICU and cardiac catheterization will be arranged.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, DAPT with Bokey pluS Brilinta, Beta blocker as Concor(1.25mg), PPI with Nexium, ACEI as Captopril, and Statin as Crestor were precribed. Echocardiogram was done and report showd LVEF 65.8%. Cardiac catheterization was done and revealed CAD with single-vesssel disease. PCI with drug eluting stenitng for ostial to proximal LAD, and PTCA with ballon angioplasty for DB1, was then performed smoothly. Rehabilitation department was consulted for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation evaluation. His condition was relatively stable after procedure. He was transferred to the general ward.
    • After he arrived to CV ordinary ward, his consciousness was clear and vital signs were stable, no dyspnea, palpitation or chest discomfort was complained. The cath wound healed well. kept medication current treatment and monitor vital signs for STEMI treatment and on telemetry EKG for close monitor heart rate and rhythm. In addition, the physiotherapist was consulted for post MI cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; the pharmacist was consulted for medication education. We will stick to guideline-directed medical therapy for improving the long-term endurance and cardiopulmonary function. After above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually. He also deniend chest tightness or dizziness. Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2025/03/07 and OPD followed up was arranged.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Brilinta (ticagrelor 90mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QD 5D

[consultation]

• 2025-03-05 Rehabiliation
  • Q
    • For Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
    • The Cardiac catheterization was done and revealed CAD with one vessel, PCI to LAD plus DES. We need your help and evaluation for Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Thank a lot.
  • A
    • Due to CAD status post PCI with stenting, we were consulted for bedside PT cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • Lives on the 2nd floor, no elevator, lives with family.
    • Cardiopulmonary study
      • Heart echo, LVEF = 65.8% 2025/03/04
        • Normal AV with no AR
        • Normal MV with trivial MR
        • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
        • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
        • Mild PR, trivial TR, normal IVC size
    • Cath note 2025/03/04
      • In conclusion : Acute non-ST elevation MI, single vessel CAD, a 86% diffuse stenosis at ostial to proximal LAD and a 72% stenossi at DB1
      • S/P PTCA withn drug coated balloon angiolpasty (Medtronic Resolute Onyx stent 3.0x34mm and post dilatation to 3.5mm) for ostial to proximal LAD, successful, from 86% to 7% residual stenosis
      • S/P PTCA with ballono angioplasty for DB1, successful, from 72% to 28% residual stenosis
      • Recommendation : Keep on DAPT treatment.
    • EKG 2025/03/03
      • Normal sinus rhythm
      • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
      • Abnormal ECG
    • Physical examination
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: intact
      • Muscle power: 4+
      • NG(-), Foley(-)
      • Mobility: walk at bedside ID
      • BADL: ID
      • Chest tightness: negative / dyspnea: negative
      • O2: N/C 3L
    • Assessment
      • Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
      • Coronary artery disease with one vessel, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention plus drug-eluting stent to left anterior descending on 2025/03/04
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs (including therapeutic exercise, endurance training, cardiopulmonary training and ambulation training).
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and cardiopulmonary function.
• 2025-03-03 Cardiology
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 2, Chest pain/tightness > Suspected cardiac chest pain/tightness, Chief complaint of chest tightness for half a month, Outpatient visit with blood test showing TRO I 156.1, admitted due to suspected myocardial infarction.
    • S: chest tightness for 15 days, at sleep, dyspnea, duration 3-5 minutes, increase frequency from 1 time/day, 2 times/day (after exertion), relieve after take isosorbide/propranolol. No cough, no fever, no melena. Cold sweating (+)
    • PHx: nil
    • Operation Hx: Pyloric stenosis /p
    • Smoke: (-)
    • FHx: Mother died due to AMI
    • NKA
  • A
    • This 63 y/o male patient is a case of ex-smoker (1.5 PPD for 30 years and quit for 20+ years). He denied previous history of HTN or DM. This time, he suffered from recurrent substeranl chest tightness associated with dyspnea and diaphoresis in the recent 10+ days. The symptoms attacked in the early morning at first, which lasted for 2+ minutes. Then effort related substernal chest tightness happened in the recent 1 weeek. Dyspnea and diaphoresis were associated, and the symptoms improved after 1 minutes of rest. Due to reurrent angina sympos, he came to our GP clinic for first aid today. Elevted hsTroponin-I was detected, and EKG showed T wave inversion at precordial leads. He was transferred to ER for further evaluation. Now we re consulted.
    • BP:148/91 mmHg HR:73
    • Heart: RHB, no murmur heard at present
    • 20250303 EKG: sius rhythm, T wave inversion at V1~3
    • 20250303 Bedside ecjocardiography: normal LV chamber size with preserved LVP, no LV wall motion asynergy
    • 20250303 CXR: normal
    • 2025/03/03 16:30 NT-proBNP = 264.6 pg/mL;
    • 2025/03/03 16:24 hs-Troponin I = 156.1 pg/mL;
    • 2025/03/03 16:08 CKMB = 1.7 ng/mL;
    • 2025/03/03 16:08 CK = 69 U/L;
    • 2025/03/03 17:46 Na = 138 mmol/L;
    • 2025/03/03 17:46 K = 3.8 mmol/L;
    • 2025/03/03 17:46 Glucose ( serum ) = 109 mg/dL;
    • 2025/03/03 17:46 Creatinine = 1.03 mg/dL;
    • 2025/03/03 17:46 eGFR = 77.52 mL/min/1.73m^2;
    • 2025/03/03 19:06 hs-Troponin I = 159.2 pg/mL;
    • 2025/03/03 19:06 CKMB = 1.5 ng/mL;
    • 2025/03/03 19:06 CK = 65 U/L;
  • Impression
    • Acute non-ST elevation MI, Killip 1
  • Suggestion:
    • Please give aspirin 300mg stat and 100mg 1# QD, brilinta 2# stat and 1# BID.
    • Admit to CCU for further care.
    • Urgent cardiac catheterization will be arranged tomorrow.

2025-03-12

Post-NSTEMI, Post-PCI

[Subjective]

Chief Complaint (CC):

• Routine follow-up post-NSTEMI, post-PCI with DES to LAD-ostium (86% stenosis) and DB1-M (72% stenosis) on 2025-03-04.

Current Symptoms:

• No overt angina or heart failure symptoms.
  
• No dyspnea, orthopnea, palpitations, dizziness, or chest discomfort.
  
• No signs of bleeding (GI bleeding, bruising, hematuria, epistaxis).
  
• Reports good medication adherence after cardiology counseling.

Medication Adherence & Understanding:

• The patient confirms understanding the importance of DAPT and has no further concerns regarding antiplatelet therapy.
  
• Initially, there were occasional missed doses of Brilinta (ticagrelor 90 mg BID), but after cardiology explanation, the patient is now fully adherent.
  
• No difficulty in medication administration or side effects reported.

[Objective]

Vital Signs (2025-03-12):

• BP: 110/74 mmHg (previously 138/85 mmHg on 2025-03-07)
  
• HR: 61 bpm
  
• RR: 16/min
  
• SpO2: 98% (RA)

Physical Examination:

• Conjunctiva: Not pale.
  
• Neck: No carotid bruit.
  
• Chest: Bilateral breath sounds clear.
  
• Heart: Regular heartbeats, Grade 2/6 systolic murmur at the apex, no S3/S4.
  
• Extremities: No pitting edema.

Laboratory Data (2025-03-07, recent reference):

• LDL-C: 101 mg/dL (above target <55 mg/dL for CAD patients).
  
• BUN: 13 mg/dL, Creatinine: 0.86 mg/dL, eGFR: 95.46 mL/min/1.73m² (renal function stable).
  
• hs-Troponin I: 159.2 pg/mL (previously elevated, no further troponin trend available).

Current Medications (repeat 28-day supply, as per cardiology visit 2025-03-12):

• Blopress (candesartan 8 mg QD) – Blood pressure control and cardiovascular protection.
  
• Bokey (aspirin 100 mg QD) – DAPT for secondary prevention post-PCI.
  
• Brilinta (ticagrelor 90 mg BID) – DAPT; patient now fully adherent.
  
• Concor (bisoprolol 1.25 mg QD) – HR control, post-MI secondary prevention.
  
• Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg QD) – Lipid control, but dose suboptimal for LDL target.
  
• Nexium (esomeprazole 40 mg QD) – GI protection due to DAPT.

[Assessment]

Post-NSTEMI, Post-PCI with DES (2025-03-04), Now Stable

• No angina, dyspnea, or symptoms suggestive of ischemia or heart failure.
  
• BP improved (previously 138/85 mmHg → now 110/74 mmHg), suggesting good response to antihypertensive therapy.
  
• HR at 61 bpm, within target range.

DAPT Adherence Confirmed & Reinforced

• Patient initially missed Brilinta doses but is now fully adherent after cardiology explanation.
  
• Understands the necessity of 12-month minimum DAPT therapy to prevent stent thrombosis.
  
• No reported bleeding events.

Statin Therapy is Suboptimal for Secondary Prevention

• LDL 101 mg/dL is above target for very high-risk ASCVD patients (goal <55 mg/dL).
  
• Rosuvastatin 10 mg QD might be insufficient for LDL reduction in post-MI patients.
  
• Guidelines recommend high-intensity statin therapy.

ACEI Preferred Over ARB for Post-MI Mortality Reduction

• Candesartan (ARB) is still prescribed instead of an ACEI.
  
• An ACEI like Cabudan (captopril 25mg) would be preferable per ACC/AHA and ESC guidelines unless contraindicated.

[Plan, Recommendation]

Continue DAPT (Aspirin + Ticagrelor) with Emphasis on Adherence

• Patient now fully adherent, reinforce continued compliance for at least 12 months.
  
• Educate on bleeding risk signs (black stools, bruising, hematuria, nosebleeds).
  
• Continue to follow-up to assess if transition to single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) is appropriate.

Statin Optimization for LDL Goal <55 mg/dL

• Increase rosuvastatin to 20-40 mg QD or switch to atorvastatin 40-80 mg QD.
  
• Re-evaluate LDL levels in 4-6 weeks.

Assess Need for Long-Term PPI Use

• If no GI bleeding history, consider step-down to Pantoprazole 20 mg QD to reduce unnecessary long-term PPI exposure.

Follow-up & Monitoring

• LDL, renal function, potassium, and BP in 4-6 weeks.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-17, 2025-01-22, 2024-12-27 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P ventricular-peritoneal shunt insertion
  • Right Pleura effusion
  • Prominence of right hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.
• 2025-01-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/04/30, the lesions in the lower L-spines are a little more evident. Degenerative change in a little more severe status may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Mildly increased activity in the left parietotemporal area of the skull in stationary status, possibly more benign in nature.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, bilateral hips, knees, ankles and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-18 Sonography - chest
  • Findings
    • Right-side of thorax: There was minimal organized pleural effusion, Pleural thickening and interruption was observed with limited right hemidiaphragm movement
      
    • RLL consolidation
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, minimal, organized, right
    • Pleural irregular thickening and interruption, right
    • Consolidation, RLL
• 2024-12-17 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/10/15
    • residual moderate Rt pleural effusion with nondependent air collection and visceral and parietal pleural thickening. mild loculated effusion at apical hemithorax.
    • lungs:s/p right middle lobe wedge resection and right lower lobe lobectomy. subsegmental atelectasis in RML.
      • reticular opacities in peripheral of Rt remnant lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged LNs in Rt hilum
      
    • Visible abdominal contents: mild dilatation of CHD and CBD that may be secondary to S/P cholecystectomy. a 6mm cyst in Lt kidney.
  • Impression:
    • moderate Rt empyema d/d broncho-pleural fistula if no intervention enlarged LNs in Rt hilum, hyperplastic ?
• 2024-12-09 Patho - soft tissue biopsy / simple excision (non lipoma)
  • Soft tissue, abdominal wall, excision — Compatible with metastatic poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with focal squamous cell carcinoma component from lung
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of a piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 7.3 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm. On cutting, a solid and cystic tumor, measuring 4.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm, is seen. The tumor is very close (< 0.1 cm) to the peripheral resection margin. Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-5: tumor (the same level).
    
  • Sections show soft tissue with metastatic solid nests and acinar glandular tumor cells infiltration in fibrous stroma with hemorrhage.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), CK5/6(+), TTF-1(focal +), Napsin A(-), p40(focal +), and CD56(-). The results are compatible with metastatic poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with focal squamous cell carcinoma component from lung.
• 2024-12-05 CXR
  • Right pleural effusion.
  • S/P VP shunting.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Normal appearance of trachea and bil. main bronchus.
  • Normal size of heart.
  • S/P operation with retention of surgical clips.
• 2024-11-23 MRI - brain
  • With- and without-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI
    • mild decreased intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces; mild bilateral supratentorial subdural effusion.
    • old lacunar infarction in the bilateral basal ganglia
    • a lesion, about 13mm, in the left pons with incomplete rim enhancement. A compared with previous study on 20240824, the size was mildly decreased and the enhancement was also decreased.
  • IMP:
    • r/o metastatic tumor in the left pons, decrease in size and enhancement.
• 2024-11-22 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P ventricular-peritoneal shunt insertion
  • Right Pleura effusion
  • Prominence of right hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.
• 2024-11-15 CT - abdomen
  • CC: A hard lump was felt in the lower abdomen, suspected hernia.
  • History: right lower lobe lung cancer, stage IV
  • Findings:
    • There is a heterogeneous enhancing mass in the subcutaneous fat layer with rectus sheath muscle invasion at the midline upper pelvis, 3.4 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Metastasis is suspected. US-guided biopsy is indicated.
    • S/P ventricular-peritoneal shunt insertion
      • There is mild ascites in the pelvis.
    • There is pleura thickening and encapsulated pleura effusion at right CP angle. Pleura metastases is highly suspected.
      • In addition, there is a small filling defect 0.7 cm in right inferior pulmonary artery that is c/w embolism.
    • A hepatic cyst 9 x 6 mm in S4 is noted.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Renal cysts, up to 0.9 cm.
  • Impression:
    • Metastasis 3.4 cm in the midline upper pelvic wall is suspected. US-guided biopsy is indicated.
• 2024-11-11 L-spine Ap + Lat (including sacrum)
  • Gr.I spondylolisthesis at L3/4
  • Disc space narrowing at L3-4-5
  • Facet degeneration of lumbar spine
• 2024-10-28 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P ventricular-peritoneal shunt insertion
  • Right Pleura effusion
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Prominence of right hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.
• 2024-10-23 SONO - chest
  • Pleural effusion, minimal, right, complicated
    
  • Atelectasis, RLL
  • Suspected lung nodules, RLL
• 2024-10-15 CT - chest
  • Indication: right lower lobe lung stage IV
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/08/16
    • Residual moderate Rt pleural effusion with air-bubbles and visceral and parietal pleural thickening s/p pigtail drainage tube inserted, its distal segment located in nondependent location. mild loculated effusion at apical hemithorax.
    • lungs: s/p right middle lobe wedge resection and right lower lobe lobectomy. reticular opacities in peripheral of Rt remnant lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged LNs in Rt hilum
      
    • Visible abdominal contents: mild dilatation of CHD and CBD that may be secondary to S/P cholecystectomy
  • Impression:
    • residual moderate empyema malposition of pigtaild drain. enlarged LNs in Rt hilum and interstitial infiltration in Rt remnant lung.
• 2024-08-24 MRI - brain
  • Indication: Rt lung cancer, right hilum, with pontine metastasis, mass effects and IICP sign, weakness of right limbs (30% muscle power now). s/p Brain RT on 2024/05/30
  • With- and without-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI
    • moderate dilated intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • a nodular lesion, about 14mm in the left pons with mild irregular rim enhancement. As compraed with previous study on 2024-06-13, the size was markedly decreased.
    • MRA of the the intracranial vessels revelaed decreased branches of the left MCA.
  • IMP:
    • marked decrease in the tumor size at left pons.
    • marked impovement in the hydrocephalus.
• 2024-08-16 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Right Pneumothorax and hydrothorax with air pockets at right hemithorax is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-06-12, the lesion progressed.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum.
    • s/p double lumen catheter placement with its tip at right atrium
  • Imp:
    • Right Pneumothorax , hydrothorax with probably empyema at right hemithorax
• 2024-07-01 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P pigtail catheter implantation at right CP angle.
  • S/P ventricular-peritoneal shunt insertion
  • Patchy opacity projecting at right lower lung is noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-07-01 KUB
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • S/P pigtail catheter implantation at right CP angle.
  • S/P ventricular-peritoneal shunt insertion
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation of L3-4 and L4-5.
• 2024-06-20 Neurosonography
  • Normal B-mode exam over bilateral extracranial carotid system.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral arterial flows.
• 2024-06-14 EEG
  • Continuous lateralized rhythmic delta activity plus fast activity were noted, highly suscepted related to non-convulsive stattus epilepticus.
  • Further image study, anti seizure mediciube use and f/u EEG study was suggested.
• 2024-06-13 MRI - brain
  • Still presence of one well-defined intra-axial tumor, about 28 mm, with heterogeneous enhancement involving left pons, compressing the aqueduct and associating with extensive perifocal edema.
  • Presence of hydrocephalus.
• 2024-06-13 SONO - chest
  • pleural effusion and pneumothorax, right.
• 2024-06-12 CT - chest
  • Indication: lung cancer with brain metastasis s/p RML and RLL lobectomy, post op follow up
  • Comparison was made with CT in 2023 and 2024 eariler
    • moderate Rt hydropneumothorax with thickening of parietal pleura.
    • lungs: a subsegmental consolidation in posteroinferior aspect of Rt remnant lung parenchyma. mild patchy ground glass opacities over basal segments of LLL.
      • subcutaneous emphysema in the right chest wall.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a left hepatic cyst, 8mm in S4 and a few Left renal cysts, 9mm.
  • Impression:
    • moderate Rt hydropneumothorax, cause? broncho-pleural fistula?
    • subsegmental infection or inflammation in Rt remnant lung.
• 2024-06-03 ALK IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2024-09781 A3
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2024-05-27 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2022-19870
  • RESULTS
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment:
      • TC: >= 1% and < 5%
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 1%
• 2024-05-22 ROS1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2024-09781 A3
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2024-05-22 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-09781 A3
  • RESULTS
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment:
      • TPS >= 1% and < 50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 5%
• 2024-05-22 EGFR gene mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2024-09781 A3
  • Result:
    • No mutation was detected at exons 18, 19, 20, 21 of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2024-05-22 CXR
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip directed superiorly , projecting over Rt paratracheal stripe
  • focal increased opacity over Rt lower lung and s/p RML wedge and RLL lobectomy
  • Subcutaneous emphysema in the right neck and chest wall.
• 2024-05-15 Patho - lung total/lobe/segmental
  • Diagnosis
    • Lung, specimen 01 right, lower lobe, VATS lobectomy (S2024-9781 specimen 01) — adenocarcinoma.
      • With lymph node metastasis (4/9 in this specimen).
      • IHC stains: Napsin-A (+), TTF-1 (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), CD56 (-).
    • Lung, labeled as “RML and RLL, right”, biopsy and frozen section (F2024-193FS) — necrotic tissue only.
    • Lymph node, (or groupNo. LN10; LN11; LN12), lymphadenectomy (S2024-9781s pecimens 02, 03, 04) — Free (0/6)
    • pT1c pN1 (if cM0); Pathology stage: IIB, at least.
    • PT1c pN1 (if cM1b); Pathology stage: IVA, at least.
  • Gross Description
    • Specimen received:
      • Lung, size: frozen section biopsy specimen (F2024-193): 0.6 x 0.5x 0.3cm; RLL lobectomy specimen (S2024-9781 specimen 01): 13 x 7 x 4 cm.     - Lymph nodes, 3 bottles, maximal size: 0.5x 0.2x 0.2 cm
    • Tumor Site: Peribronchial
    • Gross Tumor Size:     - Solitary : 2.2x 1.5x 1.5cm
    • Gross tumor patterns: poorly defined
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for frozen section: F2024-193FS: Lung, labeled as “RML and RLL, right”.
      • Tissue for formalin fixation: S2024-9781: A1-5: right, lower lobe, VATS lobectomy (S2024-9781 specimen 01): A1-4: tumor; A5: non-tumor; A6: LN10; A7: LN11; A8: LN12.
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Size
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 2.2 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 1.5 x 1.5 cm
    • Tumor Focality - Single tumor
      • Note: Required elements that differ among the tumor nodules (eg, tumor size, histologic type) should be reported for each tumor nodule.
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply) - Invasive adenocarcinoma, acinar predominant (100 %)
    • Histologic Grade (according to the main histological type) - G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS) - Not identified
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion - Not identified
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply) - Present - Lymphatic
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures (select all that apply) - No adjacent structures present
    • Margins (select all that apply)
      • Note: Use this section only if all margins are uninvolved and all margins can be assessed.
      • All margins are uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (centimeters): 0.5 cm
      • Specify closest margin: bronchial margin.
    • Treatment Effect - No known presurgical therapy
    • Regional Lymph Nodes - 4/15 with extrnodal extension
    • lymph node metastasis (4/9 in 01 right, lower lobe, VATS lobectomy); 02 LN10 (0/1); 03 LN11 (0/1); 04 LN12 (0/4)
    • Extranodal Extension - Present
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Note: Reporting of pT, pN, and (when applicable) pM categories is based on information available to the pathologist at the time the report is issued. Only the applicable T, N, or M category is required for reporting; their definitions need not be included in the report. The categories (with modifiers when applicable) can be listed on 1 line or more than 1 line.
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply) - not applicable
        • Primary Tumor (pT) - pT1c: Tumor >2 cm but ≤3 cm in greatest dimension
        • Note: Tumors with these features are classified as T2a if ≤4 cm or if the size cannot be determined and T2b if >4 cm but ≤5 cm.
        • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - pN1: Metastasis in ipsilateral peribronchial and/or ipsilateral hilar lymph nodes, and intrapulmonary nodes, including involvement by direct extension
        • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case)
          • (if cM0); Pathology stage: IIB, at least.
          • (if cM1b); Pathology stage: IVA, at least.
    • Specify site(s) (if applicable): pontine tumor mass effect.
      • Note: Most pleural (pericardial) effusions with lung cancer are a result of the tumor. In a few patients, however, multiple microscopic examinations of pleural (pericardial) fluid are negative for tumor, and the fluid is nonbloody and not an exudate. If these elements and clinical judgment dictate that the effusion is not related to the tumor, the effusion should be excluded as a staging descriptor.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply) - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - IHC stains: Napsin-A (+), TTF-1 (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), CD56 (-).
      • Note: For reporting cancer biomarker testing results, the CAP Lung Biomarker Template should be used. Pending biomarker studies should be listed in the Comments section of this report.
    • Comment(s) - none
• 2024-05-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (84 - 24) / 84 = 71.43%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-05-07 Flow Volume Chart
  • Mild vital capacity reduced.
• 2024-05-02 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area near the right pulmonary hilar region. Primary lung malignancy may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left aspect of the pons. A metastatic lesion should be considered first. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-05-02 CXR
  • There is a nodular opacity projecting in RLL of the lung that is c/w lung cancer after correlate with CT.
• 2024-04-30 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Mildly increased activity in the left parietotemporal area of the skull. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral hips, knees and right ankle, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-04-30 SONO - breast
  • Right breast cysts. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS category 2, Benign finding.
• 2024-04-30 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon, sigmoid, biopsy — tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colon, transverse, biopsy — tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
• 2024-04-28 CXR
  • There is a nodular opacity projecting in RLL of the lung that is c/w lung cancer after correlate with CT.
• 2024-04-23 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Liver cyst, 0.79cm in S4 liver.
    • Left renal cysts, up to 0.9 cm.
    • Thyroid nodule, 2cm in right lobe thyroid.
    • Soft tissue density in right hilar region, 2.1cm, r/o malignancy.
• 2024-04-23 CXR
  • A poorly defined nodule over medial Rt lower lobe-superior segment, a high possibly of a malignant lesion
• 2024-04-19 MRA - brain
  • Pontine tumor with mass effect. D/D: primary malignancy, metastasis.

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-04 Shared Decision-Making, SDM
  • Summary
    • Diagnosis: Stage IV lung adenocarcinoma.
      
    • Treatment Plan: Initial chemotherapy for three months (approximately four sessions), followed by imaging to assess the tumor’s condition. Decisions on continuing or switching medications will be based on the results.
      
    • Steroid Use Discussion: The family discussed the potential use of steroids to prevent brain swelling. They agreed to maintain the current approach for now, as recent psychological intervention has shown improvement. Steroid use will be reconsidered if symptoms become more apparent.
      
    • Discharge Plan: The family prefers to share caregiving responsibilities. After discussion, arrangements will be made to apply for the Barthel Index assessment.
      
    • Additional Notes: The family agrees to genetic testing (NGS). In the event of disease progression, the patient and family have agreed not to pursue resuscitation.
      
  • Discussion Points:
    • The patient has been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Targeted therapy (EGFR inhibitors) could not be used as there are no EGFR mutations, which indicates a poorer prognosis.
      
    • Genetic testing (NGS) is recommended as a self-funded option to identify potential targeted treatments. While some test results are still pending, it is advised to start chemotherapy immediately to control the disease. Immunotherapy can enhance treatment efficacy, and families may consider self-funding immunotherapy (administered once every three weeks) based on their financial situation.

[consultations]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-06
  • Surgery
    • excision of abdominal wall tumor, malignancy
  • Finding
    • abdominal wall tumor, originated from rectus mucscle and anterior sheeth, free from posterior sheeth and peitoneum
• 2024-06-25
  • Surgery
    • VP shunt for Obstructive hydrocephalus
  • Finding
    • CSF clear and transparent
    • ICP (intracranial pressure): about 9 cm CSF
• 2024-05-14
  • Surgery
    • VATS RML wedge + RLL lobectomy + RLND
  • Finding
    • RML wedge first, frozen: necrosis, ask for more tissue by pathologist
    • Severe adhesion and invasion of right basal artery, A5 artery and RLL bronchus. PA rupture when we try the adhesion tumor from PA, difficult to get primary tumor without basal artery and A5 division.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-11 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 235mg D5W 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 535mg NS 250mL 2hr (Intaxel 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-10 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg D5W 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 575mg NS 250mL 2hr (Intaxel 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-16 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 200mg D5W 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (Intaxel 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-17 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 200mg D5W 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (Intaxel 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-15 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-14 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-12 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 30min + docetaxel 75mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-19 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-23 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 30min + pemetrexed 500mg/m2 740mg NS 100mL 10min + cisplatin 75mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-02 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 30min + pemetrexed 500mg/m2 760mg NS 100mL 10min + cisplatin 75mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-06 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 30min + pemetrexed 500mg/m2 770mg NS 100mL 10min + cisplatin 75mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-03-11

Key Summary Since 2024-12-17

1. Hematologic Deterioration: Worsening Anemia

• Findings:
  • Hemoglobin (HGB) declined further to 7.9 g/dL (2025-03-10) from previous levels (~8.5-9 g/dL range in past evaluations).
  • Red blood cell (RBC) count 2.71 x10⁶/uL, hematocrit (HCT) 24.6%, consistent with significant anemia.
  • Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) 90.8 fL, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) 29.2 pg, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) 32.1 g/dL suggesting normocytic normochromic anemia.
  • Reticulocyte count unknown, but chronic disease-related or chemotherapy-induced suppression suspected.
  • Prior history: Progressive anemia noted since 2024-12-17, requiring ongoing monitoring.

2. Persistent Right Pleural Effusion & Lung Abnormalities

• Findings:
  • 2025-03-10 CXR: Right pleural effusion persists, right hilar prominence concerning for adenopathy or engorged vessels.
  • 2024-12-17 CT: Moderate right empyema with nondependent air collection, visceral and parietal pleural thickening.
  • 2024-12-18 Chest Sonography: Minimal organized effusion, pleural thickening, right lower lobe (RLL) consolidation.
  • 2025-02-17 CXR: No significant resolution, raising concern for ongoing infectious/inflammatory process.
  • Prior history of lobectomy and subsegmental atelectasis in the right middle lobe contribute to lung parenchymal vulnerability.

3. Chemotherapy & Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Updates

• Findings:
  • Continued pembrolizumab (2 mg/kg) + paclitaxel + carboplatin regimen (2025-01-16, 2025-02-10, 2025-03-11).
  • Adjustments in paclitaxel dosing (Intaxel 80%-90%) due to tolerability concerns.
  • No reported immune-related adverse events (irAEs), but requires continued vigilance.
  • Concerns:
    • Myelosuppression (anemia, low WBC).
    • Cumulative toxicity (neuropathy risk from taxanes).

4. Renal & Liver Function: Stable

• Findings:
  • eGFR 106.70 mL/min/1.73m², creatinine 0.61 mg/dL → normal renal function.
  • Stable liver function: AST 7 U/L, ALT <3 U/L, total bilirubin 0.33 mg/dL, albumin 3.7 g/dL.
  • Prior concerns: No significant hepatotoxicity from pembrolizumab or carboplatin.

5. Bone Scan Progression & Skeletal Concerns

• Findings:
  • 2025-01-16 Bone Scan: Increased uptake in the lower lumbar spine (worsening degenerative changes vs. metastases).
  • Prior skeletal fragility noted with osteoporotic changes.
  • Concerns: Pain management, bone health optimization.

Problem 1: Worsening Anemia (Normocytic Normochromic)

• Objective:
  • 2025-03-10: HGB 7.9 g/dL, RBC 2.71 x10⁶/uL, HCT 24.6%.
  • Prior trend: Gradual decline over months, likely chemotherapy-related.
  • No significant thrombocytopenia (PLT 264 x10³/uL), WBC 3.93 x10³/uL.
  • Iron studies not available; reticulocyte count pending.
• Assessment:
  • Consistent with chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression.
  • May also be compounded by chronic inflammation, or occult bleeding (GI vs. bone marrow suppression).
  • Transfusion threshold approaching.
• Recommendation:
  • Repeat CBC with reticulocyte count, iron panel (ferritin, TIBC, transferrin saturation).
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) if functional iron deficiency suspected.
  • Transfusion if symptomatic or HGB <7 g/dL.

Problem 2: Persistent Right Pleural Effusion & Lung Disease

• Objective:
  • 2025-03-10 CXR: Persistent right pleural effusion, right hilar prominence (vessels vs. adenopathy).
  • 2025-02-17 CXR: No resolution of effusion; right hilar changes.
  • 2024-12-17 CT: Moderate right empyema, possible bronchopleural fistula, residual air collection.
• Assessment:
  • Possible chronic post-surgical changes (lobectomy-related sequelae).
  • Differential includes paraneoplastic effusion vs. infection vs. immune-related pneumonitis.
  • Adenopathy at right hilum concerning for progressive disease vs. post-inflammatory changes.
• Recommendation:
  • Chest ultrasound/CT to reassess effusion characteristics (free-flowing vs. loculated).
  • Pleural fluid analysis if not previously sampled.
  • Monitor for signs of progression (dyspnea, fever, worsening infiltrates).
  • Pulmonary function test (PFT) to assess respiratory compromise.

Problem 3: Bone Scan Progression – L-Spine Lesions

• Objective:
  • 2025-01-16 Bone Scan: Worsening activity in lower lumbar spine, stable mild left skull lesion.
  • Prior scans (2024-04-30): Noted degenerative changes.
  • Concurrent anemia, possible bone marrow involvement?
• Assessment:
  • More pronounced L-spine uptake → likely worsening degenerative disease, but metastatic concern not fully excluded.
  • Correlation needed with MRI vs. PET if clinical suspicion high.
• Recommendation:
  • Follow-up imaging (MRI vs. PET-CT) if worsening pain or unclear nature of lesions.
  • Calcium/Vitamin D supplementation, bisphosphonate consideration (or denosumab if mets confirmed).
  • Monitor pain levels and intervene if progressive.

Active Medication Review (below not posted)

• Appropriateness:
  • Chemotherapy (pembrolizumab + paclitaxel + carboplatin): Ongoing, close monitoring for toxicities.
  • Bone Health (Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin D needed?).
  • Pain management (Tramacet [tramadol + acetaminophen]): Appropriate but requires renal monitoring.
• Adjustments:
  • Anemia intervention: Consider ESA or transfusion.
  • Pleural effusion reassessment: Further imaging needed.
  • Bone health optimization: Consider bisphosphonates.

Summary of Key Changes Since 2024-12-17

Issue	2024-12-17	2025-03-10	Trend
Anemia (HGB g/dL)	~8.5-9.0	7.9	↓ Worsening
Pleural Effusion	Present	Persistent	No Resolution
Bone Scan (L-Spine)	Mild Uptake	Increased Uptake	Possibly Worse
Chemotherapy	Ongoing	Adjustments in paclitaxel dosing (80%-90%)	Dose Adjusted
Renal Function (eGFR mL/min)	105-110	106.7	Stable
Liver Function (AST/ALT U/L)	Normal	Stable	Stable

Next Steps

• Monitor anemia → CBC, reticulocyte count, iron panel.
• Reassess pleural effusion → Imaging (ultrasound/CT), possible fluid analysis.
• Evaluate bone scan progression → MRI if pain worsens.
• Continue chemotherapy monitoring → Toxicity adjustments as needed.

Conclusion: The patient remains stable but exhibits worsening anemia, persistent lung abnormalities, and progressive bone scan changes, requiring targeted interventions and monitoring.

2024-12-17

[Patient Summary]

The 59-year-old female patient presents with stage IVA right lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma (pT1c, pN1, cM1c), confirmed with metastatic lesions involving the left pons and abdominal wall. She has a history of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for right middle lobe wedge resection, right lower lobectomy, and radical lymph node dissection (2024-05-14).

• Oncology Course:
  • Immunotherapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy with platinum-based regimens, including docetaxel, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, have been the primary treatment strategies.
    
  • PDL-1 expression is TPS ≥ 1% but < 50% (2024-05-22), this could possibly limit the effectiveness of pembrolizumab monotherapy.
  • EGFR/ALK/ROS1 testing is negative.
    
  • Pontine metastasis is under treatment with signs of size reduction but residual neurological deficits.
    
  • Metastatic abdominal wall tumor was excised on 2024-12-06.
• Recent Findings:
  • Elevated D-dimer (1777 ng/mL) on 2024-12-17, indicating a thromboembolic risk.
    
  • Hemoglobin remains low (8.4 g/dL on 2024-12-16), consistent with chronic anemia.
    
  • Right pleural effusion with loculation persists, observed via CXR and CT.
• Current Treatment Plan: Ongoing chemotherapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab), paclitaxel, and carboplatin.

[Problem-Oriented Comments]

1. Thromboembolic Risk (Elevated D-Dimer)

• Findings:
  • Elevated D-dimer (1777 ng/mL) on 2024-12-17.
    
  • Imaging (CT 2024-11-15) revealed a small pulmonary embolism in the right inferior pulmonary artery.
    
  • The patient remains at risk due to advanced malignancy and immobilization (PS 3, ECOG).
• Assessment:
  • Elevated D-dimer is consistent with thromboembolic disease secondary to advanced malignancy and recent surgery (2024-12-06).
  • Malignancy-associated hypercoagulability is likely exacerbated by the patient’s reduced mobility.
• Recommendations:
  • Initiate anticoagulation therapy (e.g., enoxaparin or apixaban) if thromboembolic disease highly expected.
    
  • Monitor for bleeding risk due to concurrent chemotherapy-induced thrombocytosis (PLT: 452 × 10³/uL).
  • Repeat lower extremity Doppler ultrasound to rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

2. Persistent Anemia (HGB 8.4 g/dL)

• Findings:
  • Hemoglobin: 8.4 g/dL (2024-12-16), trending down from 9.4 g/dL (2024-12-05).
    
  • Chronic anemia with normal iron studies.
    
  • No overt signs of bleeding on physical exam.
• Assessment:
  • Multifactorial anemia likely due to chronic disease, bone marrow suppression from chemotherapy, and possible mild bleeding risk.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor complete blood count (CBC) before each chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Consider blood transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) such as epoetin alfa or darbepoetin alfa.
    
  • Evaluate for occult blood loss (repeat stool FOB).

3. Brain Metastasis (Pontine Tumor)

• Findings:
  • Left pontine lesion shows size reduction (MRI 2024-11-23) compared to previous studies.
    
  • Persistent neurological symptoms, including right limb weakness.
• Assessment:
  • Pontine metastasis is partially responsive to treatment. VP shunt (2024-06-25) effectively managed hydrocephalus.
  • However, persistent symptoms indicate ongoing mass effect and treatment needs evaluation.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimen.
    
  • Regular brain MRI every 3 months for response assessment.
    
  • Continue dexamethasone for symptom control and intracranial pressure management if necessary.

[Medication Review]

• Magnesium Sulfate 10%, 20mL/amp (IVD, QD)
  • Appropriateness: Addressing mild hypomagnesemia (Mg 1.7 mg/dL on 2024-12-16).
    
  • No adjustment needed for current renal function (eGFR 147.8 mL/min/1.73m²).
• MgO 250mg (PO, TID)
  • Appropriateness: Adjunct to replenish magnesium levels.
    
  • Potential overlap with IV magnesium therapy. Recommend reassessment of dosing to avoid hypermagnesemia.
• Through 12mg/tab (Sennoside) (HS, PO)
  • Appropriateness: Treats chronic constipation; consistent with the patient’s history.
    
  • No interactions identified.
• Cravit (levofloxacin) 500mg/tab (QD AC, PO)
  • Appropriateness: Prophylactic antibiotic therapy likely.
    
  • Monitor for tendonitis or QT prolongation, especially with concurrent electrolyte disturbances.
• Keppra (levetiracetam) 500mg/tab (BID, PO)
  • Appropriateness: Management of seizure activity (EEG 2024-06-14).
    
  • Dose is appropriate; monitor renal function for adjustment.
• Tranexamic Acid 37.5mg/tab (PRN, PO)
  • Appropriateness: Used for bleeding control.
    
  • Caution with elevated thromboembolic risk; reassess necessity.
• Ulstop F.C. (famotidine) 20mg/tab (QD, PO)
  • Appropriateness: Gastroprotection given chemotherapy and corticosteroid use.
• Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5mg/tab (QN, PO)
  • Appropriateness: Prevents reactivation of hepatitis B (anti-HBc positive, HBsAg negative, 2024-05-27).

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-14 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm and bone marrow (stage IV).
• 2025-01-10 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (60%). The marrow space shows a combined paratrabecular and interstitial nodular infiltrated by small lymphocytes, plasmacytoid cells and plasma cells.
  • IHC, the lymphocytes and plasmacytoid cells are positive for CD20, and plasma cells are positive for CD138. Neither kappa light chain nor lambda light chain restriction can be found. The finding is compatible with small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation and lymphoplasmcytic lymphoma should be considered. Suggtest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-12-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 2.2cm) at right cardiophrenic region, retroperitoneum, mesentery and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Renal cysts (up to 3.4cm).
    • Some calcifications at pelvic cavity.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Mild left inguinal hernia.
• 2024-09-10 CT - abdomen
  • There are lymph nodes in paraaortic region, mesentery and bilateral inguinal regions, right cardiophrenic region, stationary.
  • Bilateral renal cysts, up to 3.6cm in right kidney.
    
  • Left inguinal hernia.
• 2024-07-19 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 38.67 mL
• 2024-07-19 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-07-19 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUS-P
  • Prostate
    • Size of prostate: 4.36 (T) cm x 2.38 (L) cm x 4.36 (AP) cm = 23.7 cc
    • Size of adenoma: 2.85 (T) cm x 1.82 (L) cm x 3.57 (AP) cm = 9.67 cc
  • Seminal vesicles
    • L
      • Size: L’t 1.87 x 0.459 cm
      • Vas deferens: Normal
      • Cyst: No
      • Abscess: No
      • Tumor: No
    • R
      • Size: R’t 2.24 x 0.717 cm
      • Vas deferens: Normal
      • Cyst: No
      • Abscess: No
      • Tumor: No
• 2024-06-01 CT - abdomen
  • Enlarged LNs (up to 2.2cm) at right cardiophrenic region, retroperitoneum, mesentery and bil. inguinal regions.
  • Some calcifications at pelvic cavity.
  • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2024-01-10 CT - abdomen
  • Prior CT (2023-07-07) identified enlarged LNs at para-aortic space. mesentery, and bilateral inguinal regions are noted again, mild increasing in size.
  • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.9 cm in S2 is noted.
  • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 3.4 cm in size at right middle pole.
• 2023-11-10 MRI - shoulder joint
  • s/p rotator cuff repair. No evidence of retearl
  • Biceps long head tendinosis
  • r/o bone metastasis, in progression
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in right axillary and supraclavicle regions
• 2023-07-07 CT - abdomen
  • Prior CT (2023-03-01) identified few small LNs at para-aortic space and bilateral inguinal regions are noted again, stable in size.
  • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.9 cm in S2 is noted.
  • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 3.4 cm in size at right middle pole.
• 2023-05-08 MRI - shoulder joint
  • Partial-thickness bursal tear of supraspinatus tendon
  • Partial-thickness biceps long head tendon tear
  • Intramedullary lesions, r/o bone metastasis
  • Suspect adhesive capsulitis
• 2023-03-01 CT - abdomen
  • Prior CT identified few small LNs at para-aortic space and bilateral inguinal regions are noted again, decreasing in size.
  • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.9 cm in S2 is noted.
  • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 3.4 cm in size at right middle pole.
• 2022-10-31 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Faint hot spots in the sternum and bilateral S-I joints, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, and hips.
• 2022-10-25 Echo-guided Injection
  • Post echo-guided shincort 5mg injection to left SS bursa interspace
• 2022-10-08 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP except small lymph nodes in the mediastinum. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-05-20, the lymph nodes are stationary in size and shape.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Imp:
    • No eviendence of lymphadenopathy in the study. Non-specific lymph nodes in the mediastinum. Stable.
• 2022-09-22 MRI - shoulder joint
  • Full thickness tear, distal supraspinatus tendon.
  • Partial tear, upper portion of biceps long head tendon.
  • Subacromial-subdeltoid and subscapularis bursitis.
  • Consider SLAP lesion.
  • Bone marrow lesions in right humeral head and scapular glenoid, etiology to be determined. Suggest further evaluation given the patient’s malignancy history.
• 2022-09-06 Sonography - shoulder joint
  • Finding:
    • Location: Bilateral shoulders
    • Long head of biceps: intact with increased peritendinous effusion
    • Subscapularis: intact
    • AC joint: intact
    • Supraspinatus: left SS tendon partial tear over anteromedial aspect with hypoechoic swelling over posterior aspect; right SS tendon bursa site tear with insertional humeral cortex irregular
    • Infraspinatus: intact
    • Posterior recess effusion: nil
  • Impression And Suggestions:
    • Bilateral SS tendons partial thickness tear
• 2022-06-14 Echo-guided Injection
  • Post echo-guided steroid 5mg injection over left 2nd finger A1 pulley
• 2022-06-14 Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential, cVEMP
  • cVEMP: Interaural Amplitude Asymmetry Ratio 19.8%, WNL.
• 2022-06-14 Hearing Test
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 56 dB HL, mild to severe mixed type HL
    • L’t : 59 dB HL, mild to profound mixed type HL
  • Tymp
    • Bil Type C
  • ART
    • Bil absent.
• 2022-06-10 Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential, BAEP
  • Findings
    • Normal waveforms, amplitudes, peak latencies, interpeak intervals following click stimulaion to each ear.
  • Conclusion
    • This is a normal BAEP study.
• 2022-05-20 CT - chest
  • Indication: follow up lymphoma status which involved both side of diaphragm
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Linear atelectatic change at left lingula lobe is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Right renal cyst up to 3.2cm is found.
  • Imp:
    • Minimal, non-specific lymph nodes in the mediastinum.
    • No evidence of lymphadenopathy in the study.
• 2022-02-11 CT - abdomen
  • Prior CT identified few small LNs at para-aortic space and bil. inguinal regions show stationary.
  • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.9 cm in S2 is noted.
  • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 3.4 cm in size at right middle pole.
• 2021-11-08 MRI
  • Cervical spondylosis with diffuse spinal canal stenosis, cord compression and neuroforaminal narrowing, esp C3-4 with compressive myelopathy.
• 2021-10-29 PET
  • Lymphoma of low FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm and bone marrow may show this picture (stage IV).
  • Increased FDG uptake in the soft tissues around bilateral hips. Inflammation is more likely.
• 2021-10-20 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Lymphoma, B cell type
    • IHC:
      • CD3 and CD20: a predominant small sized B lymphoid cells subpopulation;
      • CD138: 50%;
      • kappa and lambda: approximately 2:1.
      • bcl-2 (+, 90%) bcl-6 (-) (of the nucleated cells).
      • Serum immunoglobin levels show evelated both IgG and IgM levels.
      • KI-67: marked variation from areas to areas ranging 5% to 60% and averaing 20% to 25%.
  • Microscopic
    • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 100 % cellularity a mixed small lymphocytes subpopulation and plasmacytoid cell subpupulation.
    • The bone marrow findings in conjunction with serum immunoglbulin levels is suggestive of B cell lymphoma, small B cell type, or lymphoplasmacytoid cell type. Probably a polyclonal Waldemstrom-like lymphoma.
• 2021-07-24 CT
  • Minimal opacity over B6 (superior segment) of right lower lobe, right middle lobe, and left upper lobe is found.
  • Small lymph nodes at bilateral axillary, supraclavicular and abdominal paraaortic region.
• 2020-10-23 MRA - Brain
  • Mild general brain atrophy. Subcortiacl arteriosclerotic encephalopathy.
• 2020-10-05 Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)
  • Score 1
• 2020-09-19 CT
  • Small LNs at retroperitoneum, bil. axillary and bil. inguinal regions.
• 2020-09-01 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy - Proliferation of lymphoplasmacytic cells.
    • IHC:
      • CD20 (80-90%);
      • CD138 (weak intensity, approximately 50%);
      • kappa and lambda: no predominant subpopulation.
      • CD3: <10%. (of the nucleated cells).
    • The possibility of lymphoplasmycitc lymphoma/ Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) cannot be excluded.
  • Microscopic
    • Section shows one piece of bone marrow with 90% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 5:1.
    • Three cell lineages are present with a predominant of leukocytes.

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-10 ~ 2025-02-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapse small cell B-cell lymphoma, stage 4
    • Anemia
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Postive of anti-HBc
    • Hyponatremia
    • Hyperuricemia
    • Cachexia
  • CC
    • For 2nd chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 82-old-year man has small cell b-cell lymphoma status post R-COP 6 cycles from 2021/11 to 2022/03.
    • He regular ONC OPD follow up. The CT (2024/12/30) showed enlarged LNs (up to 2.2cm, stable) at right cardiophrenic region, retroperitoneum, mesentery and bil. inguinal regions.
    • BM (2025/01/10) report showed compatible with small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation.
    • His wife told us, his spirit not well and poor intake for 1 month, but no fever or night sweating. No TOCC history. He was admitted for 2nd chemotherapy assessment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received electrolyte correct and albumin supplement.
    • Family conference was done on 2025/02/13.
    • PET was arrange on 2025/02/14, report showed lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm and bone marrow (stage IV).
    • C1 R-COP on 2025/02/14 to 2025/02/15.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2025/02/17. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 6# BID 3D until 2025-02-19 as part of R-COP regimen
• 2025-01-08, 2024-10-16, 2024-07-19, 2024-04-26 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • Prescription x3
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# BIDAC 28D
• 2024-01-19, 2023-10-27, 2023-08-04, 2023-05-12, 2022-11-25, 2022-09-02 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • Prescription x3
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-06-10 SOAP Urology Zhang ShangRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-03-18, 2021-12-24 SOAP Urology Zhang ShangRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Oxbu ER (oxybutynin 5mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2022-03-07 ~ 2022-03-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Small cell B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy                    
  • Present illness history
    • This 79 year-old male has histories of 1) Normacytic anemia, nature? 2) Body weight loss, cause? He underwent UGI scopy which revealed GERD? at Taipei MacKay Hospital. He came to ONC OPD due to weight loss 4 kg in 3 months with cause unknown (2020/02 ~ 2020/05).
    • Colonscopy was performed on 2020/09/03 which showed Colon polyp, descending colon, s/p Bx (A). Colon polyp, sigmoid colon, s/p Bx (B) which showed Hyperplastic polyp.
    • Bone marrow showed proliferation of lymphoplasmacytic cells. IHC stains: CD20 (80-90%); CD138 (weak intensity, approximately 50%); kappa and lambda: no predominant subpopulation. CD3: <10%. (of the nucleated cells). The possibility of lymphoplasmycitc lymphoma/ Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) cannot be excluded. Higher IgG 6147 (2020/06) -> 6238 (2020/11) and IgM 2789 (2020/06) -> 3231 (2020-11).
    • Loss OPD followed up since 2020/11. Last time, he came to our OPD for help due to weight loss 4kg in 3 months and hoarseness for one month.
    • Laboratory test revealed Normacytic anemia (Hb 7.7 g/dL). Foliromin 1tab QD and blood transfusion with LPRBC for anemia on 2021/10/14. Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A was noted.
    • Bone marrow and cytometry were done on 2021/10/20 and pathology showed CD3 and CD20: a predominant small sized B lymphoid cells subpopulation.
    • PET was performed on 2021/10/29 which showed 1) Lymphoma of low FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm and bone marrow may show this picture (stage IV). However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation. 2. Increased FDG uptake in the soft tissues around bilateral hips. Inflammation is more likely.
    • Then he received chemotherapy with
      • C1 R-COP on 2021/11/16-11/17 (Endoxan 20% off for old age)
      • C2 R-COP on 2021/12/07-08
      • C3 R-COP on 2021/12/28-29
      • C4 R-COP on 2022/01/17-18.
    • Followed up CT on 2022/02/11 which revealed 1. Prior CT identified few small LNs at para-aortic space and bil. inguinal regions show stationary.
      • C5 R-COP on 2022/02/14-15.
    • He was admitted for scheduled chemotherapy on 2022/03/08.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with C6 R-COP was administered on 2022/03/08 to 09. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy. With the relatively stable condition, he was dicharged on 2022/03/09 and will OPD follow up later
  • Discharge prescription
    • Oxbu ER (oxybutynin 5mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 6# 5D (as part of R-COP)
• 2021-10-05 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • Prescription x3
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Oxbu ER (oxybutynin 5mg) 1# HS 28D

[consultation]

• 2020-09-03 Neurology
  • Q
    • For r/o Dementia
    • This 77 year-old male has history of GERD.
    • This time, he was admitted to Hema ward under the impression of Normacytic anemia, nature? and Body weight loss, cause?.
    • Recently, memory loss was noticed by his wife. There was no other specific focal neurological signs. Therefore, we need your expertise for further evaluation.
  • A
    • This 77-year-old woman had past history of GERD. His wife complained of declined recent memory for one month.
    • NE
      • Consciouenss: clear, E4V5M6
      • EOM: No limitation or deviation, No nystagmus
      • Pupil: 3.0/3.0 mm, Light reflex: +/+
      • Doll eye phenomenon: positive, Cornea reflex: +/+
      • Face: symmetrical
      • Gag reflex: preserved
      • Muscle power: Right arm: 5, Left arm: 5; Right leg: 5, Left leg: 5
      • DTR: Right arm: +, Left arm: +; Right leg: +, Left leg: +
      • Muscle bluk: normal; Muscle tone: soft
      • BabinskI sign: down/down
      • Sensory: intact
    • Impression: declined memory, r/o dementia
    • Plan:
      • Check TSH, Free-T4, B12, Folic acid, cortisol, Serum RPR.
      • Arrange Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) / Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)
      • Neuro OPD follow up
• 2020-09-03 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • For smoky voice with mild hearing impairment
    • This 77 year-old male has history of GERD.
    • This time, he was admitted to Hema ward under the impression of Normacytic anemia, nature? and Body weight loss, cause?.
    • In recent 1-2 weeks, smoky voice with mild hearing impaired was mentioned. There was no fever, sore throat, tinnitus, earache, rashes, trauma, nor discharge. Therefore, we need your expertise for further evaluation.
  • A
    • Local finding via fiberoscopy:
      • Fair VF function, bil. mild atrophy
      • Bil. eardrum fair with mild sclerosis
    • The patient also complained hypernasality but without nasal obstruction
    • Nasal allergy(+)
    • PTA:
      • Tymp: R’t type B, L’t type As.
      • ART: Bil CNT and absent.
      • Reliability: fair
      • Average: R’t 51 dB HL, L’t 56 dB HL.
      • Bil mild to severe SNHL.
    • Imp: r/o aging related result
    • Suggestion:
      • Keep ENT OPD f/u

[surgical operation]

• 2023-05-09
  • Surgery
    • Right arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
    • acromioplasty       
    • MANIPULATION
  • Finding
    • right rotator cuff tear, 1.5x1.5 cm, over supraspinatus tendon area
    • Full thickness tear over supraspinatus tendon area
    • type II acromion with subacromial spur
    • significant synovitis and bursitis
    • Supraspinatus tendon delamination
    • RIGHT FROZEN SHOULDER, MILD
    • Implant: SWIVELOCK *1
      • articular side 3 sutures, bursal side 2 sutures

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-10 - rituximab 375mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-02-14 - rituximab 375mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2022-03-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2022-02-14 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2022-01-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2021-12-28 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2021-12-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2021-11-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID D2-6 (R-COP. Endoxan 20% off for old age. prednisolone daily 60mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-11

This 82-year-old male has relapsed small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation (Stage IV), currently undergoing R-COP chemotherapy (C1 on 2025-02-14, C2 on 2025-03-10). The disease involves multiple lymph node regions and the bone marrow (PET 2025-02-14, BM biopsy 2025-01-10).

His recent clinical course has been complicated by worsening anemia (Hgb 10.5 g/dL on 2025-03-10 vs. 11.4 g/dL on 2025-02-21), persistent hypoalbuminemia (2.5 g/dL on 2025-03-10 vs. 1.8 g/dL on 2025-02-10), and hyponatremia (Na 129 mmol/L on 2025-03-10, 125 mmol/L on 2025-02-10). Hypergammaglobulinemia (IgG 9021 mg/dL on 2024-12-28) suggests an active monoclonal gammopathy, possibly Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) or lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL).

Other comorbidities include hypertension, diabetes mellitus with triopathy, asthma, reflux esophagitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Problem 1. Relapsed Small B-Cell Lymphoma (Stage IV)

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-01-10): Small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation.
  • PET (2025-02-14): Lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes and bone marrow.
  • CT (2024-12-30): Enlarged right cardiophrenic, retroperitoneal, mesenteric, and bilateral inguinal lymph nodes (up to 2.2 cm, stable).
  • IgG trend: 2440 mg/dL (2023-12-29) → 9021 mg/dL (2024-12-28).
  • Recent chemotherapy history:
    • C1 R-COP: 2025-02-14
    • C2 R-COP: 2025-03-10
  • Prior treatment: R-COP (6 cycles) from 2021-11 to 2022-03.
• Assessment
  • Disease remains progressive despite prior treatment.
  • Persistent lymph node involvement and bone marrow infiltration.
  • Plasma cell differentiation raises suspicion for Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) or lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL).
  • Current treatment with R-COP aligns with NCCN guidelines for relapsed indolent B-cell lymphoma.
• Recommendation
  • Continue R-COP therapy, but monitor response closely.
  • Consider BTK inhibitors (e.g., Ibrutinib) for WM/LPL if further relapse occurs.
  • Serum viscosity test to assess for hyperviscosity syndrome.
  • Flow cytometry to better define B-cell clonality if clinically beneficial.

Problem 2. Worsening Anemia

• Objective
  • Hgb trend: 10.5 g/dL (2025-03-10) ↓ from 11.4 g/dL (2025-02-21) ↓ from 10.0 g/dL (2025-02-17).
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2025-01-10): Lymphoma with plasma cell infiltration.
  • Recent CBC (2025-03-10): RBC 3.37 x10⁶/μL, HCT 31.7%, MCV 94.1 fL.
  • Iron status unknown.
  • No evidence of hemolysis (LDH 119 U/L on 2025-03-10, stable).
• Assessment
  • Multifactorial causes:
    • Bone marrow infiltration by lymphoma.
    • Chemotherapy-related myelosuppression.
    • Chronic disease-related anemia.
  • Normocytic anemia pattern suggests bone marrow failure rather than iron deficiency.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor Hgb before the next chemotherapy cycle.
  • Check iron panel, ferritin, and reticulocyte count.
  • Transfuse PRBC if Hgb <8.0 g/dL with symptoms.

Problem 3. Persistent Hypoalbuminemia

• Objective
  • Albumin trend: 2.5 g/dL (2025-03-10) ↑ from 1.8 g/dL (2025-02-10), but still low.
  • Normal liver function (AST 34 U/L, ALT 26 U/L on 2025-03-10).
  • Malnutrition likely due to poor intake.
• Assessment
  • Likely due to chronic illness (lymphoma) and malnutrition.
  • No evidence of severe liver dysfunction.
  • Mild improvement with albumin supplementation.
• Recommendation
  • Continue nutritional support.
  • Consider IV albumin supplementation if symptoms of hypoalbuminemia (edema, hypotension) occur.
  • Monitor weight and dietary intake.

Problem 4. Hyponatremia

• Objective
  • Na trend: 129 mmol/L (2025-03-10) ↑ from 125 mmol/L (2025-02-10), still low.
  • No evidence of acute symptomatic hyponatremia.
  • Normal renal function (Creatinine 0.98 mg/dL, eGFR 77.83 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-10).
• Assessment
  • Possible causes:
    • SIADH due to lymphoma.
    • Chemotherapy-induced.
    • Chronic low sodium intake.
• Recommendation
  • Check urine osmolality, serum osmolality, and urine sodium.
  • Monitor for signs of symptomatic hyponatremia (confusion, seizures).
  • Encourage adequate sodium intake.

Problem 5. Hyperuricemia

• Objective
  • Uric acid trend: 1.7 mg/dL (2025-03-10) ↓ from 9.6 mg/dL (2025-02-10).
  • On Feburic (febuxostat) for uric acid control.
• Assessment
  • Hyperuricemia is improving with Feburic (febuxostat).
  • Tumor lysis syndrome unlikely given stable renal function.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Feburic (febuxostat) for uric acid control.
  • Monitor uric acid levels periodically.

Problem 6. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

• Objective
  • TRUS-P (2024-07-19): Prostate volume 23.7 cc, adenoma 9.67 cc.
  • Ongoing treatment with Urief (silodosin) and Wecoli (bethanechol).
• Assessment
  • Stable symptoms with current medication.
  • No new urinary retention episodes.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Urief (silodosin) and Wecoli (bethanechol).
  • Monitor for worsening obstructive symptoms.

Plan Summary

• Lymphoma: Continue R-COP therapy, monitor IgG levels, consider BTK inhibitors if necessary.
• Anemia: Monitor Hgb, consider ESA, transfusion if symptomatic.
• Hypoalbuminemia: Nutritional support, monitor weight.
• Hyponatremia: Check serum/urine osmolality, maintain sodium intake.
• Hyperuricemia: Continue Feburic (febuxostat), monitor uric acid.
• BPH: Continue Urief (silodosin), Wecoli (bethanechol).

[Interpretation of Bone Marrow Biopsy Diagnosis] (not posted)

Diagnosis: Small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation

Objective Findings

• Bone Marrow Biopsy (2025-01-10):
  • Histology:
    • Hypercellular marrow (60%)
      
    • Paratrabecular & interstitial nodular infiltration by small lymphocytes, plasmacytoid cells, and plasma cells.
      
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC):
    • CD20 (+) in lymphocytes and plasmacytoid cells (suggests B-cell origin).
      
    • CD138 (+) in plasma cells (confirms plasma cell differentiation).
      
    • No light chain restriction (both kappa and lambda present) → suggests a polyclonal process rather than a classic monoclonal plasma cell disorder like multiple myeloma.
      
  • Differential Suggestion by Pathologist:
    • Small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation.
      
    • Consideration: Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL).
    • Further evaluation: Bone marrow smear and clinical correlation recommended.

Assessment & Interpretation

• Key features suggest an overlap between a B-cell lymphoma and a plasma cell neoplasm:
  • The CD20+ small B-cell infiltration suggests an indolent B-cell lymphoma (e.g., marginal zone lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, or LPL).
    
  • The presence of CD138+ plasma cells indicates plasma cell differentiation, which is atypical for some B-cell lymphomas.
    
  • No definitive light chain restriction makes classic multiple myeloma unlikely but does not completely rule out an associated monoclonal gammopathy.
    
  • Hypergammaglobulinemia (IgG 9021 mg/dL on 2024-12-28) supports significant plasma cell activity, raising suspicion for Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) or LPL.
• Differential Diagnosis:
  • Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL) / Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM)
    • Most likely given the combination of B-cell lymphoma + plasma cell differentiation + hypergammaglobulinemia (IgG dominant).
      
    • Often associated with MYD88 L265P mutation (needs molecular testing).
      
    • Common marrow findings: Small lymphocytes, plasmacytoid cells, and plasma cells, as seen in this case.
      
  • Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL) with Plasma Cell Differentiation
    • Also possible, though less commonly associated with high IgG levels.
      
    • More common in chronic antigen stimulation (e.g., H. pylori, hepatitis C, autoimmunity).
      
  • Follicular Lymphoma with Plasmacytic Features
    • Less likely due to lack of BCL2/BCL6 expression (not reported in biopsy).
      
  • Multiple Myeloma with Coexistent Indolent B-cell Lymphoma
    • Unlikely due to lack of monoclonal light chain restriction.

Recommendation

• Confirm WM/LPL diagnosis:
  • MYD88 L265P mutation testing (highly specific for WM/LPL).
  • Bone marrow smear & flow cytometry to further evaluate B-cell clonality.
  • Serum viscosity test if hyperviscosity symptoms (blurry vision, headaches) appear.
• Monitor for transformation or progression:
  • Check for anemia progression (Hgb trend: 10.5 g/dL on 2025-03-10, ↓ from 11.4 g/dL on 2025-02-21).
  • Monitor IgM levels (WM often has IgM monoclonal gammopathy; elevated IgG favors LPL).
  • Repeat PET/CT if clinical deterioration occurs.
• Treatment Adjustments:
  • R-COP is reasonable for now, but if WM/LPL is confirmed, consider transitioning to BTK inhibitors (e.g., Ibrutinib, Zanubrutinib) per NCCN guidelines.

Final Interpretation:

• The bone marrow biopsy findings are strongly suggestive of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) / Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) rather than just a generic “small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation.” The patient’s high IgG levels, relapsed disease, and marrow infiltration pattern support this hypothesis. Further molecular testing (MYD88) is essential for confirmation.

[Interpretation of Bone Marrow Biopsy Diagnosis] (posted)

Diagnosis: Small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation

Objective Findings

• Bone Marrow Biopsy (2025-01-10):
  • Histology:
    • Hypercellular marrow (60%)
      
    • Paratrabecular & interstitial small lymphocytic and plasma cell infiltration
      
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC):
    • CD20 (+) in lymphocytes and plasmacytoid cells → B-cell origin
      
    • CD138 (+) in plasma cells → plasma cell differentiation
      
    • No light chain restriction (kappa & lambda present) → suggests polyclonality, not classic multiple myeloma
      
  • Pathologist’s Consideration:
    • Small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation
      
    • Possible lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL)
      
    • Further evaluation: Bone marrow smear & clinical correlation

Assessment & Interpretation

• Findings suggest both B-cell lymphoma and plasma cell neoplasm:
  • CD20+ B-cell infiltration → possible indolent B-cell lymphoma (e.g., LPL, MZL, follicular lymphoma)
    
  • CD138+ plasma cells → indicates plasma cell differentiation, less common in B-cell lymphomas
    
  • No monoclonal light chain restriction → multiple myeloma unlikely
    
  • Hypergammaglobulinemia (IgG 9021 mg/dL, 2024-12-28) suggests Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) or LPL
• Differential Diagnosis:
  • LPL / Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM) (Most Likely)
    • B-cell lymphoma + plasma cell differentiation + high IgG
      
    • Associated with MYD88 L265P mutation (requires molecular testing)
      
  • Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL) with Plasma Cell Differentiation
    • Possible, but less commonly linked to high IgG
      
    • Often seen in chronic infections (H. pylori, hepatitis C)
      
  • Follicular Lymphoma with Plasmacytic Features
    • Less likely due to missing BCL2/BCL6 expression
      
  • Multiple Myeloma + Indolent B-cell Lymphoma (Unlikely)
    • No monoclonal light chain restriction

Recommendations

• Confirm WM/LPL Diagnosis:
  • MYD88 L265P mutation testing (highly specific for WM/LPL)
    
  • Bone marrow smear & flow cytometry for B-cell clonality
    
  • Serum viscosity test if hyperviscosity symptoms develop
• Monitor for Progression:
  • Anemia trend: Hgb 10.5 g/dL (2025-03-10) ↓ from 11.4 g/dL (2025-02-21)
    
  • IgM levels (WM often has IgM monoclonal gammopathy, LPL favors IgG)
    
  • Repeat PET/CT if clinical worsening occurs
• Adjust Treatment Plan:
  • Continue R-COP for now
    
  • If WM/LPL confirmed, consider BTK inhibitors (e.g., Ibrutinib, Zanubrutinib) per NCCN guidelines

Final Interpretation

• Bone marrow findings strongly suggest LPL / WM rather than a generic “small B-cell lymphoma with plasma cell differentiation.”
  
• High IgG, relapsed disease, and marrow infiltration pattern align with LPL/WM.
  
• MYD88 mutation testing is critical for confirmation.

2022-02-15

• the most updated NCCN clinical practice guidelines for B-Cell Lymphomas (evidence blocks, version 5.2021 - Sep 22, 2021) suggests small cell testing panel: CD5, CD10, CD21, CD23, cyclin D1, BCL2, BCL6, Ki-67, CD11c, CD25, CD103 for differential diagnosis. not all items found in patho records.
• lab data reported on 2022-02-14 revealed no abnormality of liver and kidney functions.
• CT on 2022-02-11 showed stable LNs at para-aortic space and bil. inguinal regions.
• involved-site RT (ISRT) might not be indicated for the stage IV disease.
• the patient is on R-CVP regimen which is recommend in the guidelines. R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) might be an alternative.
• no drug allergy recorded in database. no issue with current medication.

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[exam finding]

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-07 ~ 2025-03-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

• 2025-02-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

  • A:
    • watch over AE due to previous relatively severe AE of C/T for colon cancer in our hospital (Regimen?)

• 2025-02-18 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

  • P:
    • Tx plan: Peri-operative C/T with FLOT (4 cycles before OP and 4 cycles after OP). Economy (-)
    • Refer to GS for C/T (port-A)

• 2025-02-03 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong

  • S:
    • Sigmoid cancer s/p AR, pT3N1aM0 on 2015-06-08
  • O:
    • 20150907 Reduse dose due to URI, malaise and vomiting
    • 20151116 Hold Oxalip due to poor general condition and vomiting
    • 20151207 Reduse dosage to 75%

• 2023-03-05 ~ 2023-03-10 POMR Integrative Medicine Rao LunYu

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • COVID-19, virus identified
    • Pneumonia, bilateral lung
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
  • CC
    • Cough, shortness of breath and fever for 4 days.

• 2022-11-01 ~ 2022-11-02 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Fourth degree hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy on 2022/11/01.
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • CC
    • Anal protruding mass need reducted for years, anal discomfort in recently.
  • Present illness history
    • The 66 years old male patient was a case of hepatitis B carrier, diabetes and hypertensive heart disease with medications; had hsitory of sigmoid colon cancer s/p sigmoid colectomy, pT3N1aM0 satge IIIB.
    • He suffered from anal protruding mass for many years without any discomfort. This time, anal discomfort developed recently. Then he came to our OPD for help.
    • At OPD, digital rectal examination showed no blood on the finger nor palpable mass in the distance of finger length.
    • Anoscopy revealed normal color stool, normal rectal mucosa, prolapsed mixed hemorrhoids; prominant at right lateral.
    • After discussing with the patient, hemorrhoidectomy was arranged. The surgical risks, such as post operative hemorrhage and wound infection were explained to the patient and he understood the risks.
    • Then hemorrhoidectomy was arranged and he was admitted after hemorrhoidectomy for post-op care and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 66 years old male patient was a case of mixed hemorrhoids. He admitted on 2022/11/01 and hemorrhoidectomy was performed on the days of admission. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. He was discharged on 2022/11/02 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 10D if pain
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID 12D hold if diarrhea or stool passage 2 to 3 times a day
    • meclizine 25mg 1# BID 5D

• 2020-07-27 ~ 2020-08-03 POMR Neurology Dai BoAn

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
    • Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

• 2020-06-25 ~ 2020-06-26 POMR Urology Xu JunKai

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left ureteral stone status post left ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy with double-J stenting on 2020/06/25.
    • Left hydronephrosis
    • Left renal stone
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Sigmoid colon cancer s/p sigmoid colectomy, pT3N1aM0 satge IIIB

[surgical operation]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-07 - docetaxel 20mg/m2 35mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL + leucovorin 200mg/m2 375mg D5W 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 24hr (FLOT. FOLFOX used in 2015 so Oxalip reduced)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2 + NS 250mL

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[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2024-11-14 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Minimal ascites formation and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • s/p splenectomy.
    • Multiple cysts are found at whole pancreas up to 1.36cm at body. (Se3 Im20).
    • Multiple enhanced nodules scattered at both lobes of liver are found up to 8.6cm at left lateral segment. Multiple HCC is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-08-13, the lesions are enlarged.
    • Thrombosis of the extrahepatic portal vein is found.
    • Increased intestinal gas is found.
  • Imp:
    • Liver cirrhosis with mild ascites
    • HCC at both lobes of liver. In enlargement.
    • Extraportal vein thrombosis, probably due to blood clot, not tumor.
• 2024-08-13 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • An enhancing tumor (5.2cm) at S2-3 of liver with venous wash out pattern. S/P splenectomy. Liver cirrhosis with massive ascites. Partial thrombosis of left and main portal vein.
    • Cystic lesions (up to 1.7cm) in pancreas.
    • Distention of stomach.
    • Gallbladder stone (3mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Bil. minimal pleural effusions.
  • IMP:
    • HCC (5.2cm) at S2-3 of liver. S/P splenectomy. Liver cirrhosis with massive ascites. Partial thrombosis of left and main portal vein.
• 2024-08-09 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture and shrinkage of bilateral lobes.
      • One 0.9cm hyperechoic lesion at S7.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • GB wall thickening.
    • Ascites:
      • massive
  • Diagnosis:
    • cirrhosis of liver with atrophic lobes
    • liver tumor, S7, uncertain etiology
    • cholecystopathy
    • ascites, severe
    • spleen and pancreas masked by gas.
    • suspicious, portal vein throbosis, left PV.
• 2024-06-27 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec] (not completed)

• 2025-01-20 ~ 2025-01-21 POMR Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • Discharge prescription
    • Recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma, cT3N0Mx, stage IIIA, Barcelona Clinc Liver Cancer stage B, multiple nodules at both lobes of liver, 8.6cm at left lateral segment with partial left and main portal vein thrombosis, ECOG 0 status post Sorafenib on 2023/05/31, Nivolumab on 2024/09/12, 2024/09/27, 2024/10/22, Cabozantinib on 2024/12/05.
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
    • Splenomegaly with thrombocytopenia status post open splenonectomy with autotransplant of spleen on 2024/01/18.
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
  • CC
    • Ithchness for a week    
  • Present illness history
    • This 68-year-old male patient has a medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and alcoholic cirrhosis, leading to complications such as splenomegaly, esophageal varices, and hepatic encephalopathy (classified as Child A).
    • He was initially diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma. The tumor progression was classified as T2N0Mx, stage II, and Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage D.
    • Imaging and Lab Results: CT (2024/08/13): Showed HCC (5.2 cm) at S2-3 of the liver, cirrhosis, massive ascites, and partial thrombosis of the left and main portal vein.
    • MRI (2024/11/04): Demonstrated liver cirrhosis with mild ascites, and HCC at both lobes of the liver.
    • Other Interventions: EUS + PEIT (Endoscopic ultrasound + percutaneous ethanol injection therapy) performed in 2022/11 based on the patient’s request.
    • AFP Levels: 2024/05/02: 22.1 ng/mL, 2024/08/10: 147.1 ng/mL, 2024/11/14: 441.6 ng/mL, 2024/12/24: 1012.5 ng/mL.
    • Nexavar (Sorafenib) started on 2023/05/31, for recurrent HCC with portal vein thrombosis.
    • Nivolumab (Immunotherapy): Administered in 2024/09 (4 doses) for recurrent HCC.
    • Cabozantinib: Initiated on 2024/12/05, for further management.
    • Devasculation and splenectomy on 2024/01/17, due to cirrhosis and splenomegaly.
    • Clinical Status and Current Management: The patient has cachexia and tense ascites.
    • Lactulose is being administered to manage potential hepatic encephalopathy.
    • Imaging studies (CT and MRI) show progression of the tumor to 5.2 cm with portal vein thrombosis.
    • He has received 1st Nivolumab treatment on 2024/09/12, and the 4th dose on 2023/11/13.
    • After MRI progression, cabozantinib was started on 2024/12/05, with ongoing treatment for 4 weeks.
    • Adverse Effects: The patient is experiencing itching and hypertension as side effects of treatment. He has also reported chest tightness, for which he has been referred for cardiovascular evaluation.
    • Recent Lab Results (2024/12/24): Bilirubin (Total): 0.42 mg/dL, ALT: 79 U/L, Creatinine: 1.24 mg/dL, Hemoglobin (HGB): 11.1 g/dL. AFP levels continue to rise, indicating tumor progression.
    • The patient remains on the liver transplant list due to advanced liver disease and recurrent HCC.
    • His management plan includes ongoing immunetherapy, symptom control, and close monitoring of liver function, tumor progression, and overall health.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient’s condition is stable during hospitalization. Although AFP is still increasing, Cabozantinib treatment was given only for 7 weeks.
    • We plan to keep cabozantinib Tx for 2-3 months.
    • CT and AFP follow-up will be arranged at OPD 1 month later. After discharge, he will continue Cabozantinib therapy.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Lactul (lactulose 666mg/mL) 30mL BID 14D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Cabometyx (cabozantinib 60mg) 1# QOD 60D (self-paid)

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-13 - Opdivo (nivolumab) 120mg NS 100mL 1hr
• 2024-10-22 - Opdivo (nivolumab) 120mg NS 100mL 1hr
• 2024-09-27 - Opdivo (nivolumab) 120mg NS 100mL 1hr
• 2024-09-12 - Opdivo (nivolumab) 120mg NS 100mL 1hr

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[lab data]

2024-03-13 HBV-DNA-PCR 110000 IU/mL

2024-03-11 Anti-HBs 5.31 mIU/mL
2024-03-11 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-03-11 Anti-HBc Value 6.06 S/CO
2024-03-11 Anti-HBe Reactive
2024-03-11 Anti-HBe Ratio 0.26 S/CO
2024-03-11 HBsAg Reactive
2024-03-11 HBsAg Value 348.93 S/CO

2024-03-11 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-03-11 Anti-HCV Value 0.06 S/CO

2024-03-11 HIV Ab-EIA Nonreactive
2024-03-11 Anti-HIV Value 0.04 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2025-02-25 CXR
  • Right catheterization to SVC in position.
  • S/P pace-maker implantation.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
  • Right pleural effusion.
• 2025-02-21, 2025-02-16, 2025-02-13 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P implantation of the pacemaker.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Patchy opacity projecting at right upper chest wall was suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-02-05 CT - chest
  • Indication:
    • Recurrent diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, Ki-67 = 95%, Lugano stage IV, IPI score 5
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck lymphoma with supraclavicular LN and spleen involvement
  • Findings Comparison was made with CT on 2024/12/14
    • Lungs: mosaic attenuation in both lungs.
      • a well-circumscribed, huge tumor lesion (13x83x10 cm) with areas of hypoattenuation (necrosis or cystic chhange) in Rt axillary region.
      • small and mildly enlarged LNs in bilateral supraclavicular fossae and posterior triangles of neck and axillary region.
    • Mediastinum and hila: small and mildly enlarged LNs in the visceral space and left anterior prevascular space
      • mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: dilated ascending aorta (4cm).
    • Heart: dilated LA, midseptal hypertrophy of IVS
    • Pleura: trace effusion
    • Visible abdominal contents: mild splenomegaly.
      • upper pole parenchymal loss of Rt kidney. hyperplasia of both adrenal glands. a few small renal cysts up to 14mm.
      • extensive edema in Rt lateral wall of the chest and abdomen.
  • Impression:
    • recurrent lymphoma in the RT axillary region (from 7.3cm to 13x8,3x10 cm) and LAPs in neck, in progression.
    • obstructive airway disease in lungs.
• 2024-12-23 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with frequent ventricular-paced complexes and Premature supraventricular complexes
• 2024-12-14 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Prior transevenous pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV and RA and RA.
    • Huge homogeneous lymphadenopathy at right axillary region is noted up to 6.49cm.
    • Moderate pericardial effusion is found.
    • Mild right pleural effusion is also noted.
    • Interstitial change at both lungs is noted.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Imp:
    • Recurrent/residual lymphadenopathy at right axillary region. 6.49cm in largest dimension. Suggest further treatment.
• 2024-08-12 CT - chest
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck lymphoma with supraclavicular LN and spleen involvement
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/09/12
    • Lungs:
      • patchy consolidations and ground-glass opacities with septal thickening with lobular sparing in both lower lobes.
      • patchy ground-glass opacities in both upper lobes and a sublobular consolidation in RUL.
    • Complete resolution of extensive lymphadenopathy in bilateral supraclavicular fossae, posterior triangle of neck, and axillary regions.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • small LNs in the visceral space and left anterior prevascular space
      • mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: dilated ascending aorta (4cm).
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: dilated LA, midseptal hypertrophy of IVS
    • Pleura: trace effusion
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • mild splenomegaly.
      • upper pole parenchymal loss of Rt kidney.
      • gall bladder stones up to.
      • many multiple Rt Lt renal cysts
      • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and Lt kidney.
      • no enlarged lymph node.
        
  • Impression:
    • complete resoluion of lymphoma in neck and axillary regions. bilateral pulmonary inflammation or interstitial lung disease (drug related?)
• 2024-05-14, -05-08, -05-03, -03-29, -03-20 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P implantation of the pacemaker.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-04-29 CXR erect
  • Port-A catheter inserted into distal SVC or cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.
  • s/p transevenous (Rt subclavian vein route) single-chamber pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV
  • marked enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated left atrium and prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad /supine position
  • Crowding of vascular markings over Rt lower lung zone
• 2024-04-29, -03-18 ECG
  • Ventricular-paced rhythm
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-12 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with frequent ventricular-paced complexes
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-03-19 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — negative for malignancy.
  • Microscopically, it shows mildy increased cellularity (approximately 40%), 3:1 of M:E ratio. Both myeloid and erythroid lineages demonstrate maturation. Megakaryocytes are present in normal in numbers and demonstate no significant morphologic abnormalities. Blast-like cells are not present. No lymphoma is identified.
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34(-), CD20 (focal+, ≤ 1%), CD138 (focal+,1%), MPO(+), CD71(+), CD61(+), CD117(-).
• 2024-03-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (118 - 42) / 118 = 64.41%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 64
  • Conclusion:
    • Abnormal septal wall motion due to RV pacing; preserved LV systolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Indeterminated LV filling pressure; severely dilated LA.
    • Mild to moderate MR; mild TR; mild PR; aortic valve sclerosis with trivial AR.
    • S/P dual chamber pacemaker implantation with pacing leads in RA/RV.
• 2024-03-01 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • Lymph node, supraclavicular, right, excision — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype
  • The specimen submitted consists of multiple pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled supraclavicular fossa, right, measuring up to 2.3 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm. All for section in two cassettes.
  • The sections show a picture of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with following features:
    • Specimen: Supraclavicular fossa, right
    • Procedure: Excision
    • Tumor site: Right supraclavicular fossa
    • Histologic type: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-germinal center B-cell subtype
    • Immunophenotyping: CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(-), BCL6(-), MUM1(+), BCL2(+, diffuse), MYC(+40%), and Ki-67=95%
• 2024-02-29 ECG
  • Ventricular-paced rhythm
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-02-29 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Widening of the mediastinum.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • S/P pacemaker implant.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-02-23 PET scan
  • The FDG PET findings suggest that lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm, spleen and bones or bone marrow (stage IV) should be considered first.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the thyroid gland and in some focal areas in both lobe of the liver. Lymphoma involving these areas should be watched out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the lower lobe of right lung and inhomogenous FDG uptake in the left ventricle of the heart. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-02-07 MRI - larynx
  • Findings
    • small bilateral thyroid nodular lesions.
    • unremarkable change in the nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx.
    • enlarged lymph nodes in the bilateral axilla, bilateral supraclavicular fossa, bilateral lower neck, right carotid and right posterior cervical spaces. The largest one, about 39mm was noted at the right lower neck.
  • IMP:
    • multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the bilateral neck, bilateral supraclaviccular fossa and bilateral axilla.
• 2024-01-16 SONO - neurology
  • Mild atheromatous lesions in L CCA bifurcation.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial vertebral, basilar arterial flows.
  • Poor temporal windows for transcranial insonation.
• 2023-12-14 ECG
  • Ventricular-paced rhythm
  • baseline atrial fibrillation
• 2023-09-12 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes axillary region(more severe at right side), gastroduodenal region and pelvic cavity, lower neck, r/o lymphoma, suggest biopsy.
    • Left renal cyst, 1.3cm.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Cystic lesion, 3.6cm in left adnexa, r/o left ovarian cyst.
  • Impression:
    • Diffuse lymph nodes in neck, axillary region, upper abdomen and pelvic cavity, r/o lymphoma, suggest biopsy.
    • Left renal cyst.
    • R/O left ovarian cyst.
• 2023-02-07 SONO - neurology
  • Mild atheromatous lesions in L CCA bifurcation.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial vertebral, basilar arterial flows.
  • Poor temporal windows for transcranial insonation.
• 2022-03-15 SONO - neurology
  • Normal B-mode findings of bilateral carotid arteries.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial vertebral, basilar arterial flows.
  • Poor temporal windows for transcranial insonation.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-17 ~ 2025-01-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, Ki-67 = 95%, Lugano stage IV, IPI score 5. ECOG 4
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic atrial fibrillation
    • Hearing loss, bilateral
    • Left MCA infarction with right hemiparesis
  • For chemotherapy   - Present illness history
    • This 84-year-old woman She found incidentally right neck mass one month ago. Mild tenderness and unmovable and visited to ENT OPD for further evaluation and survey.
    • Image study with abdominal CT (2023/09/12) showed diffuse lymph nodes in neck, axillary region, upper abdomen and pelvic cavity, r/o lymphoma, suggest biopsy. Nasopharyngoscopy (2024/02/05) revealed right neck mass and head & neck soft sono (2024/02/05) showed R supraclsvicular masses (FNA 12 slides); 2. R thyroid mass (microcalcification+, FNA4 slides), both sent for patho separatel.
    • Larynx MRI (2024/02/07) revealed multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the bilateral neck, bilateral supraclaviccular fossa and bilateral axilla.
    • Whole PET scan (2024/02/23)revealed lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm, spleen and bones or bone marrow (stage IV) should be considered first. Lymphoma involving these areas should be watched out.
    • Excision of deep neck mass, right was performed on 2024/03/01 and Lymph node, supraclavicular, right, excision (2024/03/05) proved diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype. Immunophenotyping: CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(-), BCL6(-), MUM1(+), BCL2(+, diffuse), MYC(+40%), and Ki-67 95%.
    • The HBsAg/anti-Hbc showed positive under Entecavir Tx.
    • Bone marrow was performed on 2024/03/19 and pathology (2024/03/22) proved negative for malignancy. Heart echo shwoed LVEF:64%, severely dilated Left atrium, Abnormal septal wall motion due to right ventricle pacing; preserved left ventricle systolic function. Mild to moderate mitral regurgitation; mild tricuspid regurgitation ; mild PR; aortic valve sclerosis with trivial pulmonary regurgitatiio. S/P dual chamber pacemaker implantation with pacing leads in RA/RV.
    • C1 R-COP (Mabthera 375/m2, Endoxan 750mg/m2, Vincristin 1.4mg/m2 due to old year 20% off, Compression 9# po bid on 2024/03/20.
    • R-CHOP C1-C6 from 2024/04/16 to 2024/09/20 (Lip-Dox 30mg/m2, self-paid).
    • Chest CT follow up on 2024/12/14 and showed recurrent/residual lymphadenopathy at right axillary region. 6.49cm in largest dimension.
    • Right upper chest wall significant mass 7*6 cm with tenderness.
    • Under the impression of recurrent diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, in volvement bone marrow (stage IV), Ki-67=95%, Lugano IPI 5. Change chemotherapy as C1 R-GEMOX (self paid of oxalip) Q2W on 2024/12/25-26.
    • This time, she has right chest mass pain and right back tenderness
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received chemo as C2 R-GEMOX on 2025/01/17-18.
    • Pain control with Ultracet 1# q6h.
    • Mosapride 1# tid for prevent vomit.
    • Decan 4mg prnbid for delayed emesis.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2025/01/20. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QN 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminphen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# PRNQD 3D if vomiting
• 2024-12-09, 2024-09-16, 2024-06-24, 2024-04-01, 2024-01-12 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • Diagnosis
    • Unspecified late effect of cerebrovascular disease [I69.30]
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia, unspecified [I49.9]
    • Fasciitis, unspecified [M72.9]
    • Dizziness and giddiness [R42]
    • Peripheral vertigo, unspecified [H81.399]
  • Prescription x3
    • Syntam Granules (piracetam 1200mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Lanoxin (digoxin 0.25mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC 28D
• 2024-02-29 ~ 2024-03-04 POMR Ear Nose Throat Su WanYu
  • Discharge prescription
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
    • Right neck mass status post excision of deep neck mass, right on 2024/03/01
    • Cerebral infarction
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic atrial fibrillation
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Right neck mass was noted for one month
  • Present illness
    • This 84 years old female patient with history of diabetes mellitus; hypertention under medication control for many years; atrial flutter-fib under medication control and medtronic SSI on 2007/04/03.
    • The atrial flutter-fib was complicated with left MCA infarction with right hemiparesis. This time, she found incidentally right neck mass for one month ago. Mild tenderness and unmovable. She went to our ENT OPD for survey.
    • In physical examination, 3*3 cm firm mass over right neck level IV - V; 0.5 cm smooth suface bulging over right buccal.
    • Neck sonography arranged in 2024/02/05, and showed right supraclsvicular masses and right thyroid mass. Fine needle aspiration biopsy showed malignant lymphoma or marked reactive hyperplasia.
    • Arranged MRI in 2024/02/07 and showed multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the bilateral neck and bilateral supraclaviccular fossa and bilateral axilla.
    • PET showed lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm, spleen and bones or bone marrow (stage IV).
    • After discussion with the patient and family, we suggested her to receive right neck tumor excision. Operation details and risks were explained.
    • Under the impression of right neck tumor, she was admitted for operation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was done. The patient underwent the operation of excision of right neck mass. The patient tolerated the whole procedure well.
    • Post the operation, drainage amount was recorded. Wound CD and ENT local treat were given.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Cephalexin and pain control with Acetal were given. There was no wound infection noted. With decreasing amount and homogenous yellowish content, we removed the drainage tube on post op day-3.
    • Under relative stable condition, the patient was discharge with OPD follow-up.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# QID

[consultation]

• 2025-02-25 Chest Medicine
  • Q
    • The 85 y/o woman has Recurrent diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, Ki-67 95%, Lugano stage IV, IPI score 5. ECOG 4.
    • She has Disability Card for CVA. Due to she need oxygen at home, so we need your help for Assistive Device Evaluation Report. Thanks!
  • A
    • The 85 years old woman was admittted on 2025/02/03 for the following problems:
    • O
      • SpO2 >95% under O2 NC 2L/min, RA??
      • ABG on 2025/02/13 under ? O2 supplement or RA?
      • pH 7.443 / PaCO2 33.1mmHg / PaO2 98.8mmHg / HCO3- 22.1mM
      • CXR no definite improvement on serial images since this admission on 2025/02/03
    • I will evaluate the patient for home O2 use
• 2025-02-22 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • The 84 y/o woman has REcurrent DLBCL stage IV.
    • Due to E-coli bacteremia from port, so we need your help for remove it next W1 or W2. Thanks!
  • A
    • We will arrange op next w1
• 2024-06-28 Dermatology
  • Q
    • The 84 y/o woman has Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, stage IV. She was admitted for chemotherapy. Due to right face skin lesion with itchy, so we need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from erytheamtous plaques on face for days.
    • Imp: TInea corporis
    • Suggestion: Zalain cream *1 tube/bid

[surgical operation]

• 2025-02-24
  • Surgery
    • port-A removal
  • Finding
    • left chest port-A removal
• 2024-03-13
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • port-A implantation via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7fr Kabi set
    • fixed at 20cm
• 2024-03-01
  • Surgery
    • Excision of deep neck mass, right
  • Finding
    • DM, CVA with R hemiparesis, HT, Af, Pacemaker implantation

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 6hr D1 + etoposide 50mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 24hr D2-5 + vincristine 0.4mg/m2 0.6mg NS 100mL 24hr (Y-sited etoposide) D2-5 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 100mL 30min D6 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 35mg BID PO D2-6 (R-DA-EPOCH)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-6 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-6 + palonosetron 250ug D2-6 + NS 250mL D1-6
• 2025-01-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1527mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GEMOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-12-25 - rituximab 375mg/m2 595mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1590mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GEMOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-09-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 930mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 90min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-08-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 930mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 90min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-07-24 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 930mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 90min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-06-28 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 90min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-05-31 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 90min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-04-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 90min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-03-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 30min D2 ……………………………………………… + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.6mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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2025-03-10

Since the last review on 2025-02-26, the patient’s condition has shown notable changes, particularly in renal function, hematologic parameters, fluid balance, and respiratory status. The following key points summarize the latest trends:

• Renal Function Deterioration
  • Creatinine increased (0.85 mg/dL on 2025-02-24 → 1.14 mg/dL on 2025-03-09).
    
  • eGFR decreased (67.56 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-24 → 48.15 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-09).
    
  • BUN increased significantly (44 mg/dL on 2025-02-24 → 58 mg/dL on 2025-03-09).
    
  • Possible prerenal component: The significant weight gain (56.7 kg on 2025-01-27 → 71 kg on 2025-02-25) suggests fluid retention rather than true renal function worsening.
• Worsening Hematologic Status
  • Persistent anemia (Hgb 8.7 g/dL on 2025-02-27 → 8.6 g/dL on 2025-03-09).
    
  • Severe thrombocytopenia (PLT 55 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27 → 98 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-09, but still low).
    
  • Neutrophilia with left shift: WBC changed from 12.95 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27 → 9.42 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-09 with high neutrophil proportion (79%), suggesting ongoing infection or inflammatory response.
• Respiratory and Infection Concerns
  • Pneumonia remains a concern (CXR on 2025-02-25 showed right lung consolidation).
    
  • Home oxygen therapy planned due to persistent hypoxia (SpO₂ 93% on 2025-03-10, previously fluctuating).
    
  • Empirical antibiotic Cefepime ongoing for infection management.
• Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances
  • Mild hypernatremia (Na 147 mmol/L on 2025-03-09).
    
  • Mild hyperkalemia (K 5.0 mmol/L on 2025-03-09), requiring monitoring.
    
  • Mild metabolic alkalosis (HCO₃⁻ 28.7 mmol/L on 2025-02-27).
    
  • Mild hypocalcemia (Ca 2.05 mmol/L on 2025-03-09), which may contribute to neuromuscular symptoms.
• Possible Volume Overload & Heart Strain
  • Rapid weight gain (71 kg on 2025-02-25 from 56.7 kg on 2025-01-27) raises concerns for fluid retention.
    
  • BP fluctuations (130/63 mmHg on 2025-03-10 but 164/70 mmHg on 2025-03-09) suggest unstable hemodynamics.
    
  • History of dilated LA and pacemaker-dependent status makes volume status management crucial.

Problem 1. Worsening Renal Function with Volume Overload

• Objective:
  • Creatinine increased: 0.85 mg/dL (2025-02-24) → 1.14 mg/dL (2025-03-09).
    
  • eGFR decreased: 67.56 mL/min/1.73m² → 48.15 mL/min/1.73m².
    
  • BUN increased: 44 mg/dL → 58 mg/dL.
    
  • Rapid weight gain: 56.7 kg (2025-01-27) → 71 kg (2025-02-25).
    
  • BP fluctuation: 164/70 mmHg (2025-03-09) → 130/63 mmHg (2025-03-10).
    
  • Mild hyperkalemia (K 5.0 mmol/L, 2025-03-09).
    
  • Diuretic use (Furosemide 40 mg daily) ongoing.
• Assessment:
  • The rapid weight gain and elevated BUN without a proportional rise in creatinine suggest prerenal azotemia due to fluid retention.
    
  • The patient may be in early cardiorenal syndrome due to a history of dilated LA and hypertension.
    
  • The mild hyperkalemia may be related to renal impairment and medication use (ACEi/ARB).
    
  • Diuretic resistance should be considered.
• Recommendation:
  • Adjust diuretic regimen: Consider increasing Furosemide (Lasix) dose or adding Metolazone (not available currently) for synergistic effect.
    
  • Monitor potassium and renal function closely.
    
  • Evaluate volume status with bedside lung ultrasound (B-lines, IVC collapsibility) and echo if needed.
    
  • Adjust antihypertensive therapy if BP remains unstable.
    
  • Daily weights and strict fluid balance monitoring.

Problem 2. Persistent Infection and Pneumonia (below not posted)

• Objective:
  • CXR (2025-02-25): Right lung consolidation.
    
  • Persistent leukocytosis with neutrophilia: WBC 12.95 → 9.42 ×10³/uL, Neutrophils 79%.
    
  • CRP elevated (4.2 mg/dL, 2025-02-27).
    
  • Hypoxia requiring home oxygen (SpO₂ 93% on 2025-03-10).
    
  • Antibiotics: Cefepime initiated.
• Assessment:
  • The decreasing WBC trend suggests a partial response to antibiotics, but ongoing pneumonia risk remains.
    
  • Persistent fluid retention may worsen respiratory function.
    
  • The patient has risk factors for aspiration pneumonia (history of stroke, dysphagia risk).
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Cefepime and reassess antibiotic escalation if no improvement.
    
  • Perform repeat CXR to monitor pneumonia resolution.
    
  • Consider bronchodilator trial if obstructive component suspected.
    
  • Nutritional assessment for aspiration risk.
    
  • Pulmonary rehab and breathing exercises if feasible.

Problem 3. Persistent Anemia and Thrombocytopenia

• Objective:
  • Hgb: 8.7 g/dL (2025-02-27) → 8.6 g/dL (2025-03-09).
    
  • PLT: 55 ×10³/uL (2025-02-27) → 98 ×10³/uL (2025-03-09, mild improvement).
    
  • RDW 20.8% (anisocytosis) suggests ongoing RBC turnover.
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-03-19): No malignancy but mild increased cellularity.
• Assessment:
  • The stable anemia suggests chronic disease-related suppression or iron deficiency.
    
  • The improving platelet count suggests partial bone marrow recovery.
    
  • LDH mildly elevated (366 U/L on 2025-03-09) suggests some degree of hemolysis or marrow turnover.
• Recommendation:
  • Iron panel (Ferritin, TIBC, transferrin saturation) to assess iron deficiency.
    
  • Consider ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent) if anemia persists.
    
  • Monitor for further thrombocytopenia and consider platelet transfusion if < 50 ×10³/uL with bleeding risk.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalances (Na, K, Ca)

• Objective:
  • Na: 147 mmol/L (mild hypernatremia).
    
  • K: 5.0 mmol/L (mild hyperkalemia).
    
  • Ca: 2.05 mmol/L (hypocalcemia).
• Assessment:
  • Hypernatremia may be due to diuresis or dehydration.
    
  • Hyperkalemia may be related to renal function or medication (ACEi/ARB).
    
  • Hypocalcemia may contribute to neuromuscular symptoms.
• Recommendation:
  • Ensure adequate hydration and correct sodium imbalance gradually.
    
  • Consider calcium supplementation if symptomatic.
    
  • Monitor potassium trend and consider dietary modifications or medication adjustments.

Final Plan Summary

• Renal function & fluid balance: Adjust diuretics, monitor electrolytes.
  
• Infection management: Continue Cefepime, monitor pneumonia resolution.
  
• Anemia & thrombocytopenia: Consider iron panel, ESA if needed.
  
• Electrolytes: Correct imbalances based on trends.

2025-02-26

This 85-year-old woman with recurrent diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), non-GCB subtype, Lugano stage IV, Ki-67 95%, IPI score 5, presents with ECOG PS 4, chronic comorbidities including hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic atrial fibrillation, prior left MCA infarction with right hemiparesis, and recent pneumonia over the right lung.

Key concerns from recent studies:

• Respiratory status:
  • Newly identified pneumonia (CXR 2025-02-25), requiring antibiotic therapy with Cefime (cefepime) 2g q8h, home oxygen preparation, and CXR follow-up.
    
  • Ground-glass opacities and right pleural effusion (CXR 2025-02-25, prior CXR 2025-02-21, 2025-02-16) suggest possible infectious/inflammatory process.
• Hematological & oncological status:
  • DLBCL progression: Right axillary tumor significantly enlarged from 7.3 cm to 13x8.3x10 cm (CT 2025-02-05).
    
  • Recent chemotherapy (R-DA-EPOCH 2025-02-07) with rituximab, etoposide, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and prednisolone, requiring monitoring for hematological toxicity.
    
  • Persistent cytopenia with Hgb 9.0 g/dL, PLT 60 ×10³/uL, WBC 9.15 ×10³/uL (CBC 2025-02-24).
• Renal & metabolic status:
  • Stable renal function with eGFR 67.56 mL/min/1.73m², creatinine 0.85 mg/dL (2025-02-24).
    
  • Albumin 2.9 g/dL, mild hypokalemia (K 3.5 mmol/L), calcium 1.96 mmol/L (2025-02-24) suggest nutritional decline or underlying inflammation.
• Infectious concern:
  • Recent port-A removal (2025-02-24) due to E. coli bacteremia, indicating potential catheter-associated infection.
    
  • Pending blood culture results for ongoing monitoring.
• Cardiovascular status:
  • Atrial fibrillation with pacemaker-dependent rhythm (ECG 2024-12-23).
    
  • Enlarged cardiac silhouette (CXR 2025-02-21), dilated LA, midseptal hypertrophy (ECHO 2024-03-18), requiring monitoring for CHF progression.

Problem 1. Right Lung Pneumonia

• Objective:
  • CXR 2025-02-25: Pneumonia over the right lung, ground-glass opacities, right pleural effusion.
    
  • No upper respiratory tract symptoms reported, respiratory smooth under N/C 2L O₂ (02/25 Progress Note).
    
  • Antibiotic initiated: Cefime (cefepime) 2g q8h in use.
• Assessment:
  • Findings suggest bacterial pneumonia, possibly hospital-acquired given recent hospitalization and port-A removal due to E. coli bacteremia.
    
  • Pleural effusion and ground-glass opacities raise concerns for worsening infectious or inflammatory process, warranting follow-up imaging.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Cefime (cefepime) 2g q8h.
    
  • Monitor inflammatory markers (CRP, procalcitonin).
    
  • Repeat CXR after 48-72 hours to assess resolution.
    
  • Consider sputum culture and Legionella/Pneumococcal urinary antigen testing if no improvement.
    
  • Optimize oxygenation with home O₂ if persistent hypoxia.

Problem 2. Recurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Progression

• Objective:
  • CT 2025-02-05: Right axillary tumor significantly enlarged (from 7.3 cm to 13x8.3x10 cm), with mildly enlarged supraclavicular and axillary LNs.
    
  • Prior PET 2024-02-23: Lymphoma involvement in multiple lymph nodes, spleen, and bones.
    
  • Recent chemotherapy:
    • 2025-02-07: R-DA-EPOCH (rituximab, etoposide, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, prednisolone).
      
    • Prior 2025-01-07: R-GEMOX (rituximab, gemcitabine, oxaliplatin).
      
  • ECOG PS 4 (02/25 Progress Note), suggesting significant functional decline.
• Assessment:
  • Despite aggressive chemotherapy, axillary tumor progression suggests poor response to prior regimens (R-CHOP, R-GEMOX, R-DA-EPOCH).
    
  • ECOG PS 4 indicates limited ability to tolerate further intensive chemotherapy, requiring consideration of palliative options.
• Recommendation:
  • Assess for alternative treatment options (e.g., targeted therapy like glofitamab, polatuzumab vedotin, or palliative radiotherapy. However, loncastuximab, tafasitamab and selinexor are not available currently).
    
  • Monitor for complications of tumor burden, including vascular compression, SVC syndrome, or airway compromise.
    
  • Consider hospice or palliative care discussion given ECOG PS 4 and aggressive disease progression.

Problem 3. Cytopenia (Anemia & Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective:
  • CBC 2025-02-24: Hgb 9.0 g/dL, PLT 60 ×10³/uL, WBC 9.15 ×10³/uL.
    
  • CBC 2025-02-21: Hgb 8.1 g/dL, PLT 65 ×10³/uL, WBC 12.37 ×10³/uL.
    
  • CBC 2025-02-18: Hgb 7.2 g/dL, PLT 43 ×10³/uL, WBC 0.38 ×10³/uL.
    
  • History of prior R-CHOP and R-GEMOX chemotherapy, known to cause myelosuppression.
• Assessment:
  • Trend suggests mild hematologic recovery post-chemotherapy, but ongoing thrombocytopenia and mild anemia persist.
    
  • High risk of bleeding and infection, requiring continued monitoring.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor CBC every 48-72 hours.
    
  • Consider G-CSF support if WBC drops further.
    
  • Platelet transfusion if PLT < 20 ×10³/uL or bleeding risk increases.

Problem 4. Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection (E. coli Bacteremia, Port-A Removed 2025-02-24)

• Objective:
  • Port-A removed on 2025-02-24 due to E. coli bacteremia.
    
  • Pending blood culture results (2025-02-25 Progress Note).
• Assessment:
  • Primary source likely catheter-related infection.
    
  • Resolution of bacteremia requires confirmation with repeat blood cultures.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue IV cefepime pending culture results.
    
  • Repeat blood cultures to confirm clearance of bacteremia.
    
  • Monitor for secondary seeding (endocarditis, osteomyelitis) with appropriate imaging if bacteremia persists.

Problem 5. Rapid Weight Gain with Generalized Edema

• Objective
  • Weight gain of 14.3 kg over 4 weeks (56.7 kg on 2025-01-27 → 71 kg on 2025-02-25).
  • 2+ edema in upper and lower limbs (PE 2025-02-25).
  • Pleural effusion (CXR 2025-02-25, 2025-02-21, 2025-02-16).
  • Progressively worsening renal function:
    • Creatinine increased (0.57 → 0.85 mg/dL, 2025-02-18 → 2025-02-24).
    • eGFR decreased (107.14 → 67.56 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-02-18 → 2025-02-24).
    • BUN increased (30 → 44 mg/dL, 2025-02-18 → 2025-02-24).
• Assessment
  • The rapid weight gain is likely due to fluid retention rather than true body mass increase.
  • Differential diagnoses include:
    • Cardiac-related fluid overload:
      • History of atrial fibrillation, mitral regurgitation, and dilated LA (ECHO 2024-03-18).
      • Pleural effusion and lung congestion (CXR 2025-02-25).
      • Needs assessment for heart failure (HFpEF vs. right heart failure).
    • Renal-related fluid retention:
      • Rising BUN and creatinine indicate possible AKI or worsening renal perfusion.
      • Nephrotoxic drugs (diuretics, chemotherapy, antibiotics) may contribute.
    • Hypoalbuminemia-related fluid shift:
      • Albumin level 2.9 g/dL (2025-02-24).
    • Paraneoplastic or treatment-related causes:
      • Recent chemotherapy (R-DA-EPOCH 2025-02-07) may induce fluid retention or renal toxicity.
      • Steroid use (prednisolone 35 mg BID D2-6, 2025-02-07) may lead to transient fluid retention.
• Recommendation
  • Assess fluid status:
    • Monitor daily weight trends.
    • Strict fluid balance monitoring (input/output).
    • Recheck albumin, total protein (if hypoalbuminemia, consider supplementation).
  • Cardiac evaluation:
    • Repeat echocardiography to assess heart function and estimate filling pressures.
    • BNP/pro-BNP levels to evaluate heart failure.
    • Diuretic titration (furosemide 20mg IVD QD in use).
  • Renal function assessment:
    • Continue monitoring creatinine, eGFR, and BUN trends.
    • Electrolyte monitoring (Na, K, Mg, Ca) due to possible diuretic effect.
  • Pulmonary evaluation:
    • Assess for worsening pleural effusion.
    • Consider thoracic ultrasound if pleural effusion is clinically significant.

Problem 6. Worsening Renal Function (Possible AKI)

• Objective
  • Creatinine increased (0.57 → 0.85 mg/dL, 2025-02-18 → 2025-02-24).
  • eGFR dropped significantly (107.14 → 67.56 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-02-18 → 2025-02-24).
  • BUN increased (30 → 44 mg/dL, 2025-02-18 → 2025-02-24).
  • Recent chemotherapy (R-DA-EPOCH 2025-02-07) → possible nephrotoxic agent.
  • Diuretics (furosemide 20 mg IV QD).
  • Fluid overload and edema may indicate volume-dependent renal dysfunction.
• Assessment
  • Possible acute kidney injury (AKI) due to multiple factors:
    • Prerenal causes:
      • Hemodynamic instability from rapid fluid shifts.
      • Possible hypoperfusion due to chemotherapy, infection, or heart failure.
    • Intrinsic renal injury:
      • Chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity (etoposide, cyclophosphamide, or vincristine).
      • Possible nephrotoxic impact from antibiotics (cefepime 2g q8h since 2025-02-25).
    • Postrenal causes less likely:
      • No obstructive uropathy symptoms noted.
• Recommendation
  • Optimize renal perfusion:
    • Assess volume status carefully (avoid aggressive diuresis if intravascular depletion is suspected).
    • Monitor urine output closely.
  • Reassess nephrotoxic drug exposure:
    • Evaluate chemotherapy-induced renal effects.
    • Renal dosing adjustments for ongoing antibiotics.
  • Serial renal function monitoring:
    • Daily creatinine, eGFR, and BUN.
    • Electrolytes (K, Na, Mg, Ca) to prevent imbalances.

2024-08-20

[assessing blood counts post R-CHOP treatment]

Lab results on 2024-08-19 were generally normal. However, records indicate that neutropenia (nadir) was observed approximately two weeks after the first day of R-CHOP administration. Continued monitoring of blood cell counts is recommended to determine if G-CSF is needed.

• 2024-08-09 WBC 1.16 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-29 WBC 0.72 x10^3/uL

2024-07-23

[not meeting ANC threshold for R-CHOP]

WBC lab data:

• 2024-07-22 Band 1.0 %
• 2024-07-22 Neutrophil 60.2 %
• 2024-07-22 WBC 2.15 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-22 PLT 118 x10^3/uL

ANC = (60.2% + 1.0%) / 100 * 2.15 x 10K/uL = 1.31 x 10K/uL

The generally accepted minimum ANC threshold for administering the R-CHOP regimen is 1,500 cells/μL. It is recommended to delay the treatment until ANC is > 1500/microL and platelet count is > 100K/uL.

2024-05-31

[regular LVEF monitoring recommended]

This patient frequently visits the cardiology department at our hospital, with records dating back to 2017. Recent diagnoses include:

• Complete atrioventricular block [I44.2]
• Atrial fibrillation [I48.2]
• Atrial flutter [I48.1]
• Other postsurgical states, cardiac device in situ, cardiac pacemaker [Z95.0]
• Unspecified late effect of cerebrovascular disease [I69.398]
• Unspecified cardiac dysrhythmia [I49.9]
• Complete atrioventricular block [I44.2]

On 2024-03-18, a 2D transthoracic echocardiography estimated the LVEF at 64%. Using liposomal doxorubicin instead of conventional doxorubicin can reduce the incidence of cardiomyopathy (though not eliminate all the risk). It is recommended to regularly measure LVEF during treatment to monitor for cardiomyopathy.

700870154

250310

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-04-12 SONO - gynecology
  • EM:8.9mm, minimal fluid
• 2024-03-19 CT - chest
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes, stage III, chemotherapy with RCDOP Q3W for 6cycles (Lipodox by self-payment) (First time only RCOP) from 2024/01/03~
  • Comparison: prior CT dated on 2023/12/16
    • Lungs: no interval change of a small solid nodule without calcification or fat density in Rt apical lung (about 4 mm srs/img202/27). normal appearance of RML, RLL, and left.
    • Aorta: normal caliber, minimal atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: small LNs at para-aortic region.several small gall bladder stones.
  • Impression:
    • RUL solid nodule 4 mm, favor a benign nodule (stable)
    • no evidence of LAP in the chest, abdomen, and visible neck
• 2024-01-02 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above.
  • Mildly inhomogenous FDG distribution in the enlarged spleen was noted.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a ocal area in the right apical lung. Inflammation is more likely. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2023-12-27 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 40% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
• 2023-12-22 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • Labeled as “left neck tumor”, excisional biopsy — diffuse large B cell lymphoma. High grade. Double expressor, genimal center type.
  • Section shows lymph nodes diffusely infiltrated by large round blue cells, effacing lymphoid architecture. Occasional mitoses are present.
  • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-population. CD10 (+) c-myc (+, > 70%), bcl-2 (+, > 70%), bcl-6 (+, > 70%), CK (-), MUM-1 (+, > 70%), Ki-67 (90%), cyclin-D1 (-).
• 2023-12-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Retroperitoneal tumors, near aorta and IVC, r/o malignancy such as lymphoma or metastases
  • Splenomegaly, mild
  • Pleural effusion, bilateral
• 2023-12-16 CT - chest
  • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral abdominal paraaortic region and bilateral lower neck, r/o lymphoma or others.
  • Consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe with bilateral massive pleural effusion and mild pericardial effusion.
• 2023-12-15 SONO - vein
  • No evidence of deep vein thrombosis at bilateral lower limbs (by color flow filling, direct compression, and distal augmentation response)
  • Pulsatile venous flow patterns bilaterally, considering elevated right heart pressure
• 2023-12-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (90 - 16) / 90 = 82.22%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 82
  • Conclusion:
    • Indeterminated LV filling pressure; mildly dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR; moderate TR.
    • Mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension (the estimated systolic PA pressure 60 mmHg), possibly due to lung parenchymal disease + pleural effusions.
    • Minimal amount pericardial effusion ( < 50ml); Bilateral pleural effusions.
• 2023-12-12 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric ulcer, Forrest classification III, angle, s/p biopsy
  • Gastric polyp, middle body, GC
• 2023-12-11 CT - brain
  • No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage.
• 2023-11-16 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 44.82ml
• 2023-11-16 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive

[MedRec]

• 2023-12-13 ~ 2024-01-10 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes, stage III, chemotherapy with RCDOP Q3W for 6 cycles (Lipodox by self-payment) (First time only RCOP) from 2024/01/03~
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Acute gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation
    • Heart failure, unspecified
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
    • Dyspnea
    • Cerebral infarction, unspecified
  • CC
    • tarry stool for one week
  • Present illness
    • This is a 72 year-old female who has following underlying diseases:
      • CVA
      • Heart failure
    • Patient had upper abdominal discomfort since August, started to feel dyspnea since September, edema since the end of October.
    • She had tarry stool since last week, and it happened everyday.
    • Patient also had left chest stuffy pain but not exacerbated by inspiration.
    • At the ER, patient conscious is clear. Patient had normal skin tugor, clear breathing sounds, and regular heart beat. Lab data: Neutrophil 83%. Lymphocyte 7.7%. HGB 6.6 g/dL. After blood transfusion during ER, HGB had come to 9.4 g/dL.
    • PA/ AP chest film shows: Ground glass opacity in RLL. Upper GI endoscopy: mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction. Erythenatous change of gastric mucosa wash found. One 3mm clean-based, Forrest classification III ucler, with surrounding mucosal swelling was noted at the angle. One 2mm sessile polyp was noted at middle body. No bleeding was noted.
    • Under impression of anemia caused by gastric ulcer, she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After adimission we checked her lab dat on 12/14 and showed anemia and thrombocytopenia, with platelets initially low at 24,000 and increased to 50,000 after the transfusion of 4 units of blood.
    • Thus, we consulted Hematologist for her, surgical lymphnode biopsy and further hematology studies were suggested.
    • We also consulted Cardiovascular Specialist and Chest Specialest for her edema to rule out heart failure or pulmonary embolism.
    • 2-D echo showed normal LV systolic function and chest echo showed pleural uffsion but hold fine needle aspiration due to coagulopathy pending corrected.
    • Diurectics and albumin were prescribed for lower limbs edema and pleural effusion.
    • We consulted General Surgeon for her lymphnode excission biopsy and was arranged on 12/21.
    • Pathology report on 12/25 revealed Diffuse-type B cell lymphoma.
    • Thus, the patient was reffered to Oncology ward for further treatment.
    • After Oncology ward, consult surgical for port-a insertion and well done on 12/29.
    • PET scan on 2024/01/02 initially shows Upper and lower mediastinal cavity metastasis.
    • Chemotherapy with First-line for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, RCDOP Q3W for 6 cycles (Lipodox by self-payment) (First time only RCOP) from 2024/01/03(C1).
    • Additionally, we continued blood transfusion for anemia and thrombocytopenia.
    • PPI iv form for 2024/01/01 stool OB shows 4+. Follow CxR no significantly abnormal on 2024/01/05.
    • For sore throat intermittent, follow rapid test of COVID and influenza A+B were negative.
    • Repeated laboratory data was WBC 4180/uL, HGB 8.5mg/dl, PLT 57000/uL on 2024/01/10.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/01/10 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain or fever > 38’C
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD
    • Fudecough (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# TID
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3mg) 1# PRNTIDAC if watery stool
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD
    • Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) BID TOPI
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC
    • lysozyme 90mg 1# TID
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
• 2017-02-23 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • Diagnosis
    • Unspecified late effect of cerebrovascular disease [I69.30]
    • Fasciitis,unspecified [M72.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-05 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 7hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-13 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 7hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-12 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 7hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-22 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 7hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 7hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-29 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 7hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 20mg D5W 250mL 2hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-03 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 7hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min …………………………………………. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CVP or R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

==========

2024-05-14

[neutropenia follow-up]

Neutropenia resolved after Granocyte (lenograstim) administration for 3 consecutive days beginning on 2024-05-09.

• 2024-05-13 WBC 6.96 x10^3/uL
  
• 2024-05-13 Neutrophil 54.7 %

2024-05-10

[grade 3 neutropenia developed]

Lab results indicated an ANC of 728/uL. Caution is advised when administering a new session of R-CHOP.

Treatment should ideally be started only after the ANC has risen at least above 1000/uL.

• 2024-05-09 Neutrophil 41.4 %
  
• 2024-05-09 WBC 1.76 x10^3/uL

2024-04-15

[reconciliation]

Hypocalcemia was observed with a calcium level of 1.87 mmol/L on 2024-04-15, for which a dose of IVD Calglon (calcium gluconate) was administered, followed by a prescription for oral calcium carbonate. All other lab parameters recorded on that date were grossly within normal limits, and there were no discrepancies in medication management.

2024-02-20

[immunochemo with graded doxorubicin addition & electrolyte management]

Liposomal doxorubicin was incorporated into the existing immunochemotherapy regimen on a gradual basis. The initial dose of 20mg was administered on 2024-01-29, followed by an escalation to 40mg on 2024-02-19.

Concomitantly, Const-K and calcium carbonate were used to manage hypokalemia (3.2mmol/L) and hypocalcemia (1.99mmol/L), respectively. No medication discrepancies were identified.

2024-01-26

[managing low platelet counts during cancer treatment]

Since Dec 2023, this patient has exhibited persistent thrombocytopenia, well before starting the R-COP regimen on 2024-01-03. While R-COP may contribute to this condition, it should not be considered the sole cause. Thrombocytopenia could also be a manifestation of the patient’s underlying DLBCL.

• 2024-01-26 PLT 39 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-15 PLT 35 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-10 PLT 57 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-08 PLT 52 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-07 PLT 53 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-06 PLT 19 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-05 PLT 30 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-04 PLT 11 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-03 PLT 16 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-31 PLT 20 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-30 PLT 32 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-28 PLT 25 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-26 PLT 29 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-25 PLT 29 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-20 PLT 33 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-18 PLT 19 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-14 PLT 42 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-12 PLT 50 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-12 PLT 67 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-11 PLT 58 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-11 PLT 24 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-19 PLT 170 *10^3/uL

Patients being treated with cytotoxic chemotherapy have a suppressed bone marrow that often cannot produce adequate platelets. It is recommended to use prophylactic platelet transfusion in these settings, assuming the patient is hospitalized, afebrile, and without active infection. A threshold platelet count of 10K/uL (transfuse for a platelet count < 10K/uL) is generally used. If fever, sepsis, or coagulopathy is present, or if the patient is not hospitalized and/or cannot be closely monitored, higher thresholds may be needed. (Ref: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/platelet-transfusion-indications-ordering-and-associated-risks)

701162809

250310

[lab data]

2024-03-19 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-03-19 Anti-HBc Value 7.02 S/CO
2024-03-19 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-03-19 Anti-HCV Value 0.11 S/CO
2024-03-19 Anti-HBs 0.00 mIU/mL
2024-03-19 HBsAg Reactive
2024-03-19 HBsAg (Value) 3979.86 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2025-02-14 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • S/P pancreatectomy, splenectomy, and cholecystectomy.
      
    • Multiple kissing soft tissue lesions in the hepatoduodenal ligament are noted and metastatic nodes are suspected.
    • Prior CT identified one enlarged node in the midline omentum of the upper abdomen is noted again, stationary.
    • Hyperplasia of bilateral adrenal gland are noted.

• 2024-11-07 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication:
    • Pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma, stage III. s/p op on 2023/12/21.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Fat stranding at upper abdomen with adjacent vessels (celiac trunk, SMA, common hepatic artery, bil. proximal hepatic arteries, portal vein) encasement. Small caliber of gastroduodenal artery. Pneumobilia. Some soft tissues (up to 1.5cm) at upper abdomen (stable).
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Some small lymph nodes at retroperitoneum.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.

• 2024-09-17 KUB

  • Fecal material store in the colon.

• 2024-08-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (164 - 54) / 164 = 67.07%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LV, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AR, MR, TR

• 2024-08-08 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Fat stranding at upper abdomen with adjacent vessels (celiac trunk, SMA, common hepatic artery, bil. proximal hepatic arteries, portal vein) encasement. Small caliber of gastroduodenal artery. Pneumobilia. Mild small bowel ileus. Some soft tissues (up to 1.5cm) at upper abdomen r/o tumor seeding.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Some small lymph nodes at retroperitoneum.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.

• 2024-07-27 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-07-05 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-05-22 SONO - abdomen

  • Indication: Jaundice
  • Symptoms: Jaundice
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Hepatic leisons R/O focal fatty change or metastasis
    • Post-splenectomy
    • GB invisible
  • Suggestion:
    • pain control first

• 2024-05-21 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality

• 2024-05-05 CXR erect

  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at RUL.
  • Ground glass opacity in LLL.

• 2024-05-05 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-04-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (105 - 42.5) / 105 = 59.52%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 59.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Thickened AV with mild AR
    • Normal MV with no MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size

• 2024-03-26 CT - abdomen

  • S/P pancreatectomy and splenectomy.
  • Fat stranding at upper abdomen.
  • Pneumobilia.
  • Mild small bowel ileus.

• 2024-03-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (151 - 71) / 151 = 52.98%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 53
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV with hypokinesia of inferoseptum, inferior wall, posterior wall; borderline LV systolic function.
    • Preserved RV systolic function.
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; mild MR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.

• 2024-01-24 T-tube cholangiography

  • Cholangiography via PTCD catheter administration revealed:
    • Patency of the catheter.
    • S/P operation.
    • Filling defects in biliary tree.

• 2024-01-13 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
  • Prolonged QT

• 2024-01-11 CTA - chest

  • Indication: D-dimer > 10000, r/o pulmonary embolism IVD s/p PTA in 2023/12 s/p total pancreatectomy on 2023/12/28
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Consolidation of left lower lobe is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at left brachiocephalic vein.
    • Minimal bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • s/p Whipple op, splenectomy and partial gastric resectin with drainage tube placement. Some fluid accumulation at splenic fossa with reactive pleural effusion is found.
    • Loculated effusion at anterior abdominal cavity is found measuring 5.07*3.33cm in largest dimension.
  • Imp:
    • s/p Whipple op, splenectomy and partial gastric resectin with drainage tube placement. Some fluid accumulation at splenic fossa with reactive pleural effusion and Consolidation of left lower lobe is found.

• 2024-01-08 CT - abdomen

  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Some fluid collection in peritoneal cavity.
    • Partial atelectasis at bil. basal lungs.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Minimal pericardial effusion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Some fluid collection in peritoneal cavity. Partial atelectasis at bil. basal lungs.

• 2023-12-29 Patho - pancreas total/subtatal resection

  • Diagnosis:
    • Pancreas, distal, pancreatectomy — Necrosis with chronic inflammation — Pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm, low grade dysplasia, s/p Whipple operation
    • Spleen, splenectomy — Congestion
    • Small intestine, jejunum, resection — Congestion with chronic inflammation
    • Lymph node, peri-pancreatic, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/6)
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections show pancreas with necrosis and chronic inflammation. Low grade dysplastic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm with ductal hyperplasis is seen in pancreas. No invasive tumor is found. The jejunum is congested with serosal fibrosis and chronic inflammation. The spleen is congested. Six lymph nodes are dissected without malignancy.

• 2023-12-22 Patho - pancreas total/subtatal resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, pancreatic head, Whipple operation — Ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Resection margins — Free of tumor invasion, but very close (< 0.1 cm) to radial margin
    • SMV, partial resection — Tumor invasion
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — Chronic cholecystitis with cholesterolosis
    • Lymph nodes, peri-gastric area, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/11)
    • Lymph nodes, peri-pancreatic area, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/12) with extracapsular extension (1/1)
      
    • Lymph nodes, peri-duodenal area, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
      
    • Duodenum — Tumor invasion
    • Stomach — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC pathologic staging — pT4N1, if cM0, stage III
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen Type: Whipple operation with lymph node dissection + cholecystectomy
    • Specimen and size:
      • Pancreas: 7.5 x 6.2 x 4.4 cm
      • Duodenum: 24 cm in length, up to 3.1 cm in diameter
      • Stomach: 9.7 x 3.7 x 1.7 cm with staples
      • Gallbladder: 6 x 3 x 1.1 cm, no stone
    • Tumor Site: pancreatic head
    • Tumor Size: 3 x 3 x 2.5 cm
    • Posterior wall of SMV: 1 x 0.5 cm
    • Representative sections as A1: gastric + duodenal cutting end, A2: bile duct cutting end, A3-A5: posterior wall of SMV + tumor + pancreatic tissue, A6-A11: tumor + duodenal invasion, A12: tumor only, A13: gastric mucosa, A14-A15: peri-gastric LNs, A16-A17: peri-pancreatic LNs, A18: peri-duodenal LNs, A19: duodenal mucosa, A20: tumor + fat and B: gallbladder
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: ductal adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Margins: Free, less than 0.1 cm to radial margin of pancreas
    • Lymphovascular invasion: identified
    • Perineural Invasion: identified
    • Tumor Extension
      • Tumor invades duodenal wall
      • Tumor invades peripancreatic fat tissue
      • Tumor invades posterior wall of SMV
    • Pathologic Staging (pTNM): pT4N1
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: mucin production
    • Immunohistochemistry: CK7(+) and DPC4(-) for tumor, CD34 highlights endothelial cell

• 2023-12-04 Cardiac Catheterization

  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 5
    • In conclusion :
      • Left Main : Patent
      • Left Anterior Descending : atheromatous change with 55% stenosis at mid LAD
      • Left Circumflex : Patent
      • Right Coronary : Patent
  • Intervention Summary
    • Conclusion
      • Coronary artery disease, single vessel disease, atheromatous change with 55% stenosis at mid LAD, patent LCx and RCA.
      • LV angiography showed LVEF: 55% without focal hypokinesia, and no mitral regurgitation.
    • Recommendation
      • Keep medical treatment.

• 2023-11-30 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin

  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the septum and inferior wall.
  • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the posterior wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.

• 2023-11-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (154 - 112) / 154 = 27.27%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 37
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV with global hypokinesis and impaired LV systolic function.
    • Preserved RV sytolic function.
    • Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; trivial MR.

• 2023-11-24 Flow Volume Chart

  • Moderate restrictive ventilatory impairment

• 2023-11-23 MRI - liver, spleen

  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Heterogeneous enhnced tumor with compression of distal CBD is found at pancreatic head with ductal appeaance inside the lesion and the tumor size is 1.8cm in largest dimension. (Se4 Im23), pancreatic head tumor is considered. IPMT is most likely.
    • s/p PTCD from right intercostal appraoch.
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion is found.
  • Imp:
    • Pancreatic head tumor with CBD compression. r/o IPMT.
    • No evidence of metastatic lesion is found in the study.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T1(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)

• 2023-11-22 Patho - pancreas biopsy

  • Pancreas, head, biopsy— Mucinous pancreatic tumor, in favor of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
    
  • Microscopically, it shows cystic-like pacreatic tissues lined by single layer of gastric-type neoplastic mucinous epithelial cells with focal papillary architecture. The stroma is fibrotic with some atrophic pancreatic acini.
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveals CK20(+), CK(+), CA19-9(+)CK19(+), CEA(+).

• 2023-11-21 PTCD drainage

• 2023-11-20 CT - abdomen

  • Indication: Jaundice
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Dilated IHDs and CBD with obliteration at distal CBD is found. Suspected low density lesion at pancreatic head measuring 2.0cm in largest dimension. However, the lesion is hard to characterize and correlation with MRCP/MRI is suggested.
  • Imp:
    • Dilated IHDs and CBD with obliteration at distal CBD is found. Suspected low density lesion at pancreatic head measuring 2.0cm in largest dimension. However, the lesion is hard to characterize and correlation with MRCP/MRI is suggested.

• 2023-11-17 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • There is dilatation of IHDs, CHD, and CBD. The gallbladder also shows distension and sludge. The transition zone in the middle CBD.
      • The differential diagnosis includes cholangiocarcinoma and IgG4-related cholangitis. Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
    • There are few enlarged nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament.
      • Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
    • There is an ill-defined equivocal mild hypodense lesion 2.5 cm in between the pancreatic head and duodenum 2nd portion (Srs:301 Img:32).
      • Pseudo-lesion is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes tumor.
    • Hyperplasia of bilateral adrenal gland are noted.
  • IMP:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma and IgG4-related cholangitis in the distal CBD is suspected. Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.

• 2023-11-16 SONO - abdomen

  • Suspected CHD lesion with hilar involvement, Klastin tumor, type 2, with biliary obstruction
  • GB stones and sludge

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • Admission for adjuvant C/T with modified FOLFIRINOX.
    • Prescribe AntiHBV medication
• 2024-03-05 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Hu YaHui
  • Diagnosis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy [E11.21]
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • Cushing`s syndrome [E24.9]
  • A
    • thyroid nodule 0.67 cm,
    • FNAC: atypia
      
  • Prescription x3
    • Apidra (insulin glulisine) 8U TIDAC
    • Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec) 12U HS
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QW1257
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QW1357
    • B-Red (hydroxocobalamin) 1mg Q4W IM
• 2024-03-05 SOAP Cardiology
  • A/P
    • Sinus rhyhthm heard today, improved symptoms of exertional dyspnea
    • Still elevated DBP, change candesartan to diovan for better BP control and cardiac protection
    • Arrange echocardiography to evaluate LV function after heart failure treatment for 6 months
  • Prescription x2
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
    • Syntrend (carvedilol 25mg) 0.5# BID
    • Diovan (valsartan 160mg) 1# QD
• 2024-02-15 SOAP Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) 1# QDAC
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
• 2023-12-15 ~ 2024-01-29 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreatic head, pT4N1(cM0), stage III status post pancreatico-duodenectomy with partial gastrectomy and superior mesenteric vein posterior wall partial resection with horizotal repair and lymph node dissection on 2023/12/21. ECOG:1
    • Post operative with pancreatitis and pancreaticojejunal anastomosis leakage status post distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy autospleen implantation on 2023/12/28.
    • Post operative with fluid collection in peritoneal cavity status post pig-tail drainage on 2024/01/08.
    • Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • Single vessel coronary artery diseaes, status post Percutaneous coronary intervention on 2023/12/04, which showed atheromatous change with 55% stenosis at mid left anterior descending (LAD), patent left circumflex artery (LCx) and right coronary artery (RCA)
    • Intraabdomen infection with ascites showed Vancomycin- Resistant Enterococci, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida
    • Bacteremia with Klebsiella pneumoniae related
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
• 2023-11-16 ~ 2023-12-05 POMR Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Suspect intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm with jaundice status post percutaneus transhepatic cholangiodrainage and endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle biopsy.
    • Single vessel coronary artery diseaes, status post Percutaneous coronary intervention on 2023/12/04, which showed atheromatous change with 55% stenosis at mid left anterior descending (LAD), patent left circumflex artery (LCx) and right coronary artery (RCA)
    • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with unspecified complications
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
• 2019-04-16 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Hu YaHui
  • Diagnosis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy [E11.21]
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • Cushing’s syndrome [E24.9]
    • Goiter, unspecified [E04.9]
  • Prescription x2
    • Victoza (liraglutide) QDAC
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC
    • Tulip (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD
• 2019-02-22 SOAP Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • Diagnosis
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B [Z22.51]
    • Unspecified kidney failure [N19]
    • Obesity, unspecified [E66.09]
    • Essential (primary) hypertension [I10]
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type, not stated as un [E13.9]
  • Prescription x2
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD
    • Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate 100mg) 1# QOD

[consultation]

[surgical operation]

• 2023-12-28
  • Surgery
    • distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy
    • autospleen implantation
    • 3 x 3 x 3 cm
  • Finding
    • post whipple op with pancreatitis and PJ leakage
    • durty ascite+
• 2023-12-21
  • Surgery
    • pancreatico-duodenectomy with LN partial 3&4, 5,6,8,12.14a&v, dissection,
    • en block SMV posterior wall partial resection with horizotal repair with cont. prolene 4-0
    • partial gastrectomy
  • Finding
    • pancreatic head tumor 3 x 3 x 2.5 cm with direct invasion to SMV conflurent posterior wall
    • LN enlarge at 12 and 8 was noted

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-07 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min D1 + [TS-1 (tegafur 25mg, gimeracil 7.25mg, oteracil potassium 24.5mg) 2# + Folina (folinate 15mg) 2#] BID PO D1-8
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-03 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 100mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Keytruda + mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-27 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 100mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Keytruda + mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-05 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 100mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Keytruda + mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-07 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Keytruda + mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-08 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Keytruda + mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-11 - pembrolizumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Keytruda + mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-21 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-26 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-05 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-06 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-10 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-18 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-18 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (mFOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-03-10

[Analysis of Why the Chemotherapy Regimen Changed]

The most recent chemotherapy regimen was changed on 2025-03-07 from pembrolizumab + mFOLFIRINOX (administered on 2025-02-03) to gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + TS-1 (tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil) + folinate.

Objective: Evidence of Treatment Failure or Disease Progression

• Tumor Markers:
  • CA199 trend suggests worsening disease:
    • 191.83 U/mL on 2025-01-09 → 419.73 U/mL on 2025-02-13 (↑ 2.2x increase in ~1 month)
      
  • CEA is also increasing:
    • 4.00 ng/mL on 2025-01-09 → 4.82 ng/mL on 2025-02-13
      
• Imaging Findings:
  • 2025-02-14 CT abdomen:
    • Newly identified multiple “kissing” soft tissue lesions in the hepatoduodenal ligament (suggests lymph node metastasis).
      
    • Omental node stable, but presence of progressive lymphadenopathy suggests chemotherapy resistance.
      
• Clinical Response:
  • The prior regimen (pembrolizumab + mFOLFIRINOX) was used for multiple cycles but failed to control disease progression.
    
  • Persistent tumor growth despite treatment indicates disease resistance to oxaliplatin, irinotecan, and 5-FU-based regimens.

Assessment: Rationale for Switching to Gemcitabine-Based Therapy

• mFOLFIRINOX failure → Shift to gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel, which is another first-line option for pancreatic cancer in patients who cannot tolerate FOLFIRINOX or have progressed on it.
  
• Addition of TS-1 (tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil) →
  • TS-1 is an oral fluoropyrimidine with a mechanism similar to 5-FU, but with better tolerability and possibly synergistic effects when combined with gemcitabine-based regimens.
    
  • Clinical rationale: Studies suggest TS-1 is effective in pancreatic cancer, especially in Asian populations, and it may be used in later-line settings or as part of combination therapy.
    
• Inclusion of folinate (leucovorin):
  • To enhance fluoropyrimidine (TS-1) activity, similar to its role in 5-FU-based regimens.
    
• Overall strategy:
  • The new regimen targets different pathways compared to FOLFIRINOX, potentially improving tumor response.
    
  • Nab-paclitaxel enhances gemcitabine delivery to tumor cells, making this a reasonable alternative when FOLFIRINOX fails.

Recommendation: Future Considerations

• Monitor tumor marker trends closely (CA199, CEA) to evaluate the effectiveness of the new regimen.
  
• Repeat imaging in 6–8 weeks to assess tumor response.
  
• Assess tolerability, as gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel can cause myelosuppression and neuropathy.
  
• Consider next-line options early if progression continues (e.g., clinical trials, targeted therapy if mutations are identified).

2024-12-30

[Summary]

The patient has advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, status post Whipple operation on 2023-12-21, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX started on 2024-03-18 with pembrolizumab since 2024-09-11).

Rising tumor marker CA199 (from 71.85 U/mL on 2024-09-25 to 172.71 U/mL on 2024-12-19) and imaging findings suggest possible progression of disease.

Comorbidities include type 2 diabetes mellitus with variable glycemic control, chronic kidney disease (Stage 3), and hypertension.

Lab results indicate normocytic anemia (HGB 9.7 g/dL on 2024-12-26), hypoalbuminemia (albumin 3.3 g/dL on 2024-12-26), and a history of coronary artery disease with LAD stenosis (2023-12-04 Cardiac Catheterization).

[Problems]

Tumor Progression and Chemotherapy Response

• Objective:
  • Tumor marker CA199 increased from 82.31 U/mL (2024-10-22) to 172.71 U/mL (2024-12-19).
  • Imaging findings on 2024-11-07 CT abdomen reveal:
    • Fat stranding and vascular encasement near the celiac trunk, SMA, and common hepatic artery.
    • Stable soft tissues in the upper abdomen (up to 1.5 cm).
  • Persistent jaundice and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma confirmed pathologically post-Whipple operation (2023-12-21).
• Assessment:
  • The rising tumor marker and stable imaging findings suggest suboptimal response to chemotherapy and possible microscopic disease progression.
  • Evidence supports that advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma often has limited response to systemic therapy at later stages.
• Recommendations:
  • Perform next-generation sequencing (NGS) to identify actionable mutations for targeted therapy.
  • Repeat imaging (contrast-enhanced CT or MRI) to reassess disease progression or metastatic spread.
  • Consider clinical trial enrollment or newer therapies (e.g., PARP inhibitors if BRCA mutation is present).

Anemia and Nutritional Deficiency

• Objective:
  • Persistent normocytic anemia: HGB 9.7 g/dL with MCV 97.8 fL on 2024-12-26.
  • Hypoalbuminemia: Albumin 3.3 g/dL on 2024-12-26.
  • Nutritional deficits suggested by chronic hypoalbuminemia and elevated risk of malnutrition due to cancer.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is multifactorial, likely caused by chronic inflammation (from cancer), chemotherapy side effects, and potential nutritional deficiencies.
  • Hypoalbuminemia reflects systemic inflammation and insufficient protein intake.
• Recommendations:
  • Order iron studies, vitamin B12, and serum folate levels to assess nutritional deficiencies.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens (HGB < 9.0 g/dL or symptomatic).
  • Engage a dietitian to optimize protein and caloric intake. Supplement with parenteral nutrition if oral intake is inadequate.

Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease

• Objective:
  • Blood pressure remains elevated: 148/90 mmHg on 2024-12-29 despite treatment with valsartan (Diovan) and carvedilol (Syntrend).
  • Echocardiography from earlier simulated inputs (2024-08-27) shows:
    • Preserved LV systolic function (LVEF 67.07%).
    • Mild aortic regurgitation and mitral regurgitation.
• Assessment:
  • Suboptimal blood pressure control persists despite therapy. Historical coronary artery disease (55% LAD stenosis on 2023-12-04) increases cardiovascular risk.
• Recommendations:
  • Titrate valsartan to a higher dose if tolerated for better BP control.
  • Monitor electrolytes and renal function during medication titration.
  • Schedule follow-up echocardiography to monitor cardiac structure and function changes.

Diabetes and Glycemic Control

• Objective:
  • Glucose variability remains wide: 78 mg/dL to 402 mg/dL on 2024-12-29.
  • HbA1c elevated at 8.6% (2024-11-04).
  • Insulin regimen includes Apidra (insulin glulisine) and Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec).
• Assessment:
  • Suboptimal glycemic control exacerbates cardiovascular and renal complications.
  • Insulin doses may require further adjustments based on trends and postprandial glucose levels.
• Recommendations:
  • Implement continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for tighter glycemic control.
  • Adjust mealtime insulin (Apidra) to target postprandial hyperglycemia.
  • Consider adding non-insulin adjunct therapy (e.g., GLP-1 receptor agonists) to reduce glucose variability.

[Medication Review]

Medication Appropriateness

• Diovan (valsartan): Appropriate for hypertension and cardiac protection but may need dose titration for better BP control.
• Syntrend (carvedilol): Proper for coronary artery disease and BP control. Dose is within standard guidelines.
• Baraclude (entecavir): Necessary for managing HBV, no dose adjustments required.
• Apidra (insulin glulisine) & Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec): Key for diabetes management but require dose optimization.
• Atotin (atorvastatin): Correct for dyslipidemia and cardiovascular protection.
• Bokey (aspirin): Essential for coronary artery disease prevention.
• Ulstop (famotidine): Preventive for gastric protection with aspirin and potential stress ulcer.
• Folacin (folic acid): Correct for anemia and nutritional support.

Key Observations

• Renal Adjustment: No immediate dose adjustments needed (eGFR 95.79 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-12-26 supports current doses).
• Drug-Drug Interaction: Monitor potential hypotensive effects with valsartan and carvedilol. Adjust therapy as needed.
• Glycemic Variability: Insulin therapy needs to be fine-tuned to prevent hypoglycemia and reduce glucose swings.

2024-05-22

[poor glycemic control: insulin initiated]

Lab results indicated poorly controlled blood sugar levels. Insulin injections have been newly initiated to address this issue.

If blood glucose levels remain above 200mg/dL for two consecutive days, increasing the insulin dosage or adding oral oral antiglycemic agents may be necessary.

• 2024-05-21 Glucose (serum) 174 mg/dL
• 2024-05-18 HbA1c 9.5 %
• 2024-05-18 Glucose (AC) 208 mg/dL

2024-05-07

[optimizing insulin dosing for high fasting glucose levels]

On 2024-05-05, a chest X-ray revealed a solitary pulmonary nodule in the RUL and ground-glass opacity in the LLL, with a CRP level of 3.9 mg/dL, suggesting an infection, currently managed with Brosym (cefoperazone, sulbactam).

The patient is on basal insulin therapy of 10 units at bedtime and bolus insulin before meals - 4 units for breakfast, 5 units for lunch, and 5 units for dinner. Despite this regimen, fasting serum glucose was recorded at 327 mg/dL on 2024-05-07 at 11:42. If such elevated levels persist, an increase in the insulin dosage should be considered.

2024-03-28

[new-onset diabetes after pancreas surgery, potassium level for insulin user]

Approximately 16.6% of patients may develop diabetes following pancreaticoduodenectomy, with preoperative glycated hemoglobin levels above 5.4% being a predictor of new-onset diabetes. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.12.042)

• 2024-03-25 Glucose ( serum ) 227 mg/dL
  
• 2024-03-25 Blood ketone body (quantitative) 1.7 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-25 K (Potassium) 3.8 mmol/L

The development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) involves both a deficiency of insulin and an excess of glucagon, with glucagon playing a contributing but not essential role.

Insulin is a potent stimulus for hypokalaemia, sparing body potassium from urinary excretion by transporting it into cells. Given that the patient’s serum potassium was normal three days ago on 2024-03-25 and the patient is currently using insulin, it’s advisable to update the potassium level to determine the need for potassium supplementation.

2024-03-19

[fluctuating hyperglycemia: consider increasing basal insulin]

The patient’s blood sugar levels are elevated and fluctuating, as shown by readings of 217, 181, and 361. If these high levels continue, it is recommended to increase the basal insulin dosage by 2 units.

701244474

250310

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Poor wave progression
• 2025-01-07 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P RFA. Right HCC (3.2x4.1cm) with adjacent portal vein thrombosis.
    • Bil. inguinal hernia.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P right femoral operation.
• 2024-12-11 EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Duodenal ulcer, bulb, AW
    • Duodenal ulcer scar, bulb
    • Pan-gastritis
    • Deformed gastric antrum, suspicious ulcer scar related.
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion: PPI Rx
• 2024-12-06 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen for tumor
  • TACE of RIGHT HCC via right common femoral artery puncture using Seldinger technique revealed:
    • Presence of liver cirrhosis.
  • IMP: HCC at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2024-12-04 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture.
      • One 2.1 x1.7cm hypoechoic lesion at S7/8, close to hepatic vein.
      • One 1.5cm hypoechoic lesion at the posterior aspect of S6.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • One 2.0x0.9cm isoechoic lesion in the right PV.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • c/w, HCCs, S6 and S7/8 with right PV thrombosis
  • Suggestion:
    • arrange TACE.
• 2024-11-02 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • HCCs in S4/8 and S2/3, s/p RFAs. Right portal vein thrombosis (Srs:303;Img:21). Suspect an adjacent viable tumor in right hepatic lobe, 2.1cm (Srs:302;Img:21).
    • Uneven surface and left lobe hypertrophy of liver, suggestive of liver cirrhosis.
    • T12 compression fracture.
  • Impression
    • HCCs in S4/8 and S2/3, s/p RFAs
    • Right portal vein thrombosis. Suspect viable tumor in adjacent right hepatic lobe.
• 2023-11-11 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • HCCs in S4/8 and S2/3, s/p RFAs. No definite local recurrent tumor.
    • Uneven surface and left lobe hypertrophy of liver, suggestive of liver cirrhosis.
    • T12 compression fracture.
• 2023-11-10 L-spines BMD performed by DXA
  • Findings:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.558 gms/cm2, about 4.4 SD below the peak bone mass (53%) and 1.8 SD below the mean of age-matched people (62%).
  • Impression
    • Osteoporosis
• 2023-09-15 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture.
      • One 1.9 x1.2cm heterogenously hyperechoic with hypoechoic border at S6/8 (RFA site).
      • One 1.9 x1.1cm hypoechoic lesion at S6 (newly lesion).
    • Spleen:
      • Splenic index from hilium: 4.2 x 3.0cm.
    • Ascites:
      • mild
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • suspicious, HCC, S6 (newly lesion)
    • c/w, HCC spot RFA effect (S6/8)
    • Ascites, mild
  • Suggestion:
    • arrange abd CT after 2month
• 2023-08-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • HCCs in S4/8 and S2/3, s/p RFA. A faint enhancing lesion in S4/8 RFA margin.
    • Uneven surface and left lobe hypertrophy of liver, suggestive of liver cirrhosis.
    • T12 compression fracture.
  • Impression
    • HCCs in S4/8 and S2/3, s/p RFA
    • A faint enhancing lesion in S4/8 RFA margin; DDx: A-P shunt, recurrent tumor.
    • Suggest clinical correlation and follow up evaluation
• 2023-05-31 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture.
      • One 0.9cm relatively hyperechoic lesion at the surface of S3 near the tip.
      • One 1.3cm relatively hyperechoic lesion at S7 near the dome.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • c/w, HCC, S3, S6/7, post RFA effect
• 2023-04-12 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There are two well-defined poor enhancing masses measuring 3 cm in S4/8 and 2 cm in S2/3 of the liver that are c/w HCCs S/P RFA with complete response.
    • The liver shows irregular contour that is consistent with cirrhosis.
    • There is left inguinal hernia with small bowel and mesentery fat herniation. In addition, there is right inguinal hernia with mesentery fat herniation.
  • Impression:
    • HCCs in S4/8 and S2/3 of the liver S/P RFA show complete response.
• 2023-03-10 Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA
  • Procedure: HCCs, two (1.2 and 0.9 cm) s/p RFA (3 sessions)
  • Indication: HCC for RFA
  • Course: By sono-guided, RFA probe (2 active tip) was inserted to the 1st tumor (stop after 3 pauses; 2 sessions). RFA probe were inserted to the 2nd tumor (stop after 3 pauses; 1 session). The patient tolerated the procedure. Iv anesthesia was performed during the procedure.
  • Findings: A 1.2 cm tumor at rt ant seg near dome. A 0.9 cm hypoechoic mass at lt lt seg near liver surface.
  • Complication: No immediate complication
• 2023-03-09 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS of limb leads
  • Right atrial enlargement
  • Borderline ECG
• 2023-02-15 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • One 0.7cm hypoechoic lesion at the anterior surface of S3.
      • Another 1.2cm hyperechoic lesion with hypoechoic rim at S8.
  • Diagnosis:
    • c/w, HCC, S3 and S8
    • ascites, mild
• 2023-02-04 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT:
    • There are hypervascular nodules (1.5cm in S2 and 0.7cm in S8) with relative washout at late phase, r/o HCCs.
    • There are hypervascular lesions in periphary of S6 liver without washout at late phase, could be due to vascular blush.
    • Uneven surface of liver parenchyma, suggesting liver cirrhosis.
    • Bilateral inguinal hernia.
    • Post-op at right proximal femur.
  • Impression:
    • Liver tumors in both lobes of liver, r/o HCCs.
    • Liver cirrhosis.
    • Multifocal hypervacular lesions in S6 liver, r/o vascular blush, suggest follow up. Bilateral inguinal hernia.
    • Post-op at right proximal femur.
  • Imaging Report Form for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE: II_(Stage_value)
• 2023-02-01 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Coarse echotexture.
      • One 1.5cm relatively hypoechoic lesion at S6.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • Liver tumor, S6, unknown etiology.
• 2022-07-04 EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • duodenal ulcer, bulb and the 2nd portion, s/p biopsy
    • Gastric ulcer, multiple, antrum and lower body.
    • Esophageal varice, lower esophagus.
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion: keep PPI
• 2022-07-04 Sonography - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture.
    • Spleen:
      • Splenic index from hilium: 4.0 x2.8 cm.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
• 2020-12-26 MRA - brain
  • Brain atrophy.
  • Calcifications in bilateral globus pallidus.
• 2020-12-26 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy.
  • Calcifications in bilateral globus pallidus.

[consultation]

• 2025-03-10 Urology
  • Q
    • For management of Scrotal edema and Frequent urination
• 2024-12-02 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • A: HCC, stage T2N0M0 (stage II), s/p RFA, with local recurrence and right portal vein thrombosis.
    • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: local recurrence and right portal vein thrombosis
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: recurrent tumor and right portal vein thrombosis area
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 5000cGy/25 fractions of the recurrent tumor and right portal vein thrombosis area
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his wife. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1330, 2024-12-05.

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-12-18 ~ 2025-01-23 - at 4800cGy/24 fractions of the recurrent tumor and right portal vein thrombosis area.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-17 - Tecentriq (atezolizumab) 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + Avastin (bevacizumab) 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 90min

[note]

Atezolizumab - 2025-03-10 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/atezolizumab-drug-information

• Dosing: Liver Impairment: Adult - Acute hepatotoxicity during treatment:
  • If atezolizumab treatment interruption or discontinuation is required, administer systemic corticosteroids (1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone [or equivalent]) or other appropriate therapy for immune-mediated adverse reactions until improvement to grade 1 or lower, then follow with a corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue atezolizumab if no complete or partial response within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids, or if unable to reduce prednisone to <10 mg/day (or equivalent) within 12 weeks of corticosteroid initiation.
  • Immune-mediated hepatitis without tumor involvement of the liver:
    • AST or ALT >3 up to 8 times ULN or total bilirubin >1.5 up to 3 times ULN: Withhold atezolizumab treatment. Resume atezolizumab treatment with complete or partial resolution (to grade 0 or 1) of hepatitis after corticosteroid taper.
    • AST or ALT >8 times ULN or total bilirubin >3 times ULN: Discontinue atezolizumab permanently.
  • Immune-mediated hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver: Note: If AST and ALT are ≤ ULN at baseline, follow recommendations for hepatitis without tumor involvement of the liver.
    • If baseline AST or ALT >1 up to 3 times ULN and increases to >5 up to 10 times ULN or baseline AST or ALT >3 up to 5 times ULN and increases to >8 up to 10 times ULN: Withhold atezolizumab treatment. Resume atezolizumab treatment with complete or partial resolution (to grade 0 or 1) of hepatitis after corticosteroid taper.
    • If AST or ALT increases to >10 times ULN or total bilirubin increases to >3 times ULN: Discontinue atezolizumab permanently.
  • Additional recommendations:
    • Grade 2 immune-mediated hepatitis: Withhold immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI); if no improvement within 3 to 5 days after ICI is withheld, consider initiation of corticosteroids (prednisone 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day or equivalent).
    • Grade 3 or 4 immune-mediated hepatitis: Withhold ICI; initiate corticosteroids (methylprednisolone 1 to 2 mg/kg or equivalent). Based on data from a retrospective cohort study in patients with grade 3 or 4 immune-mediated hepatitis, initial treatment with methylprednisolone 1 mg/kg/day demonstrated similar time to ALT normalization (compared with higher methylprednisolone doses), while reducing the potential for corticosteroid-related complications.

2025-03-10

Evaluation for the Second Administration of Tecentriq (atezolizumab)

Key Considerations for Tecentriq (atezolizumab) Administration

Tecentriq (atezolizumab) is an immune checkpoint inhibitor that can cause immune-mediated toxicities, particularly hepatotoxicity. Given the patient’s history of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein thrombosis, cirrhosis, and prior liver-directed therapies (RFA, TACE, and RT), close evaluation of hepatic function, immune-related adverse events, and overall performance status is essential before proceeding with the second session.

Assessment

A. Hepatic Function

Atezolizumab requires careful consideration in patients with hepatic impairment. Liver function tests (LFTs) on 2025-03-08 reveal:

• AST 217 U/L (previously 174 U/L on 2025-02-16) → worsening
  
• ALT 148 U/L (previously 138 U/L on 2025-02-16) → worsening
  
• Total bilirubin 2.58 mg/dL (previously 0.82 mg/dL on 2025-02-16) → marked increase
  
• Direct bilirubin 0.74 mg/dL
  
• γ-GT 486 U/L → elevated
  
• Alkaline phosphatase 215 U/L

Interpretation:

• AST and ALT have increased but remain below 8× ULN, and total bilirubin is >2.5× ULN → This suggests immune-mediated hepatotoxicity or tumor progression-related liver dysfunction.
• r-GT and ALP are elevated, which is consistent with either cholestatic injury, tumor progression, or treatment-related hepatotoxicity.
• Comparing to 2025-02-16, there is a clear deterioration in liver function.
• Guideline-Based Considerations:
  • If AST/ALT >8× ULN or bilirubin >3× ULN, permanent discontinuation of atezolizumab is required.
  • If AST/ALT 5–10× ULN or bilirubin 2.5–3× ULN, withhold treatment and monitor closely.
  • The patient’s total bilirubin is near the threshold, warranting extreme caution.

Monitoring Plan:

• Repeat LFTs within 48–72 hours to determine if values are increasing.
• Assess for signs of hepatic decompensation (jaundice, encephalopathy, ascites, coagulopathy).
• Consider corticosteroid initiation if immune-mediated hepatitis is suspected.

B. Renal Function

• Creatinine 0.56 mg/dL, eGFR 151.58 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-03-08) → Normal renal function
  
• BUN 9 mg/dL → Stable compared to 2025-02-16
  
• Renal function does not contraindicate therapy.

C. Hematologic Function

• WBC 5.17 ×10³/uL (previously 2.70 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-16) → Recovery observed
  
• Neutrophil 84.5% (previously 64.9%) → Increase, possible stress response
  
• Lymphocyte 6.0% (previously 17.8%) → Decrease, suggesting lymphopenia
  
• Hemoglobin 13.2 g/dL (previously 10.8 g/dL) → Improvement
  
• Platelet count 151 ×10³/uL (previously 114 ×10³/uL) → Improvement
  
• Hematologic function has improved and does not contraindicate therapy. However, lymphopenia raises concerns regarding immune competence.

D. Electrolyte Abnormalities

• Na 127 mmol/L (previously 138 mmol/L on 2025-02-16) → Newly developed hyponatremia
• K 4.9 mmol/L → Stable
• Blood ammonia 44 µmol/L → Mildly elevated, could be early hepatic encephalopathy
• Hyponatremia needs correction prior to further immunotherapy, as it may indicate worsening cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

Monitoring Plan:

• Correct sodium levels before proceeding with Tecentriq.
• Monitor for signs of hepatic encephalopathy (mental status changes, asterixis).
• Assess fluid status and potential underlying causes (SIADH, volume depletion).

Overall Assessment and Recommendation

• Hepatic function is deteriorating (worsening LFTs and hyperbilirubinemia).
• Hyponatremia is concerning and should be corrected before administration.
• Hematologic and renal functions are stable.
• The patient recently received radiotherapy (completed 2025-01-23), and Tecentriq (first dose on 2025-02-17), both of which could contribute to hepatotoxicity.
• The decision to proceed depends on whether liver dysfunction is due to tumor progression or immune-mediated hepatitis.

Recommendation:

• Withhold Tecentriq (atezolizumab) temporarily.
• Repeat LFTs, sodium, and ammonia in 48 hours.
• Assess for clinical signs of hepatic encephalopathy.
• If LFTs worsen or hyperbilirubinemia progresses, consider initiating corticosteroids for possible immune-mediated hepatitis.
• If LFTs stabilize or improve, reassess for resumption of therapy.
• Monitor for worsening portal hypertension and risk of hepatic decompensation.

Reassessment Timeline:

• Next labs: 2025-03-12
• Clinical monitoring daily for worsening jaundice, ascites, or encephalopathy.
• Decision on Tecentriq to be re-evaluated after stabilization.

At present, Tecentriq administration is NOT recommended until further evaluation.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-03-05 CXR
  • Elevation of right hemidiaphragm.
  • Mass lesions at both lungs.
  • Placement of right subclavian port-A catheter.
• 2025-02-28 CXR
  • Mass lesions both lung fields

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-20 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-12 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-06 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-15 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-08 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 350mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-25 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 350mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-19 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 350mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-12 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 350mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-05 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 125mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 350mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-20 KUB
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2025-01-20 CXR
  • Linear infiltration over both lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2025-01-17 SONO - chest (effusion drainage)
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was moderate amount of pleural effusion in the left hemithorax (3 ICS with 5-6cm depth). We performed echo-assisted effusion drainage from left posterior chest. Total 880cc yellowish cloudy fluid was drained. The specimen was submitted for routine, biochemistry, TB, bacterial culture and cell block. The whole procedure was smoothly.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was trivial amount of pleural effusion in the right hemithorax (< 1/2 ICS and less than 0.5cm depth). The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate. No special procedure was done from this side because of too little fluid to aspirate.
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Left side 880 ml yellowish, cloudy
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral pleural effusion (Left: moderate and Right: trivial), post left diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis.
• 2025-01-15 CT - abdomen
  • segmental wall thickening in the small bowel in the lower abdomen with several enlarged lymph nodes in the adjacent region
  • a high density nodular lesion, about 12mm in diameter in the left kidney
• 2025-01-15 CXR
  • Normal heart size with tortuous aorta.
  • Bilateral pleural effusion, more on left side. Mediastinal widening, enlarged left hilar shadow and irregular opacity at left suprahilar region, suspect mediastinal mass.
  • Suggest clinical correlation and further evaluation.
• 2025-01-15 KUB
  • Bilateral clear psoas shadows. Dilated bowel gas, consider ileus. Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
• 2025-01-15 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-13 CXR
  • Linear infiltration over both lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-12-17 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 10-15 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
• 2024-12-17 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2024-12-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (89 - 29) / 89 = 67.42%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure; impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Prominent aortic valve sclerosis with trivial aortic regurgitation.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.
    • L’t pleural effusion.
• 2024-12-16 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left upper lung, compatible with the diagnosis of B-cell lymphoma.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in bilateral mediastinal spaces, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right upper lung, highly suspected lymphoma with right lung metastasis.
    
  • increased FDG uptake in the post. wall of the left nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal regions, the nature is to be determined (the pirmary lymphoma or other nature ?), suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, physiological FDG uptake is more likely.
  • B-cell lymphoma, c-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-12-10 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • diagnosis: COPD
  • Conclusion: moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment without significant reversibility, small airway disease
• 2024-12-09 Pathology - bronchus biopsy
  • Lung, LUL, CT-guide biopsy — B cell lymphoma, in favor of extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
    
  • Sections show diffuse infiltration of atypical small to medium-sized lymphoid cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD20(+), CD3(-), CD56(-), TdT(-), CD10(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), CD43(-), Cyslin D1(-), CD15(-), CD30(-), CD5(-), C-MYC(-), and MUM1(-). The Ki-67 is about 5-10%. The immunohistochemical stain of CK shows lymphoepithelial lesion. The results are in favor of extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
• 2024-12-09 CXR
  • Lt pleural effusion s/p pigtail drain placement
  • extensive consolidation with volume loss at LUL-mainly anterior segment and lingula
  • reticulonodular opacities at RUL
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad/supine position
  • superior mediastinal widening
• 2024-12-03 Body fluid cytology - LUL mass with pleural effusion
  • 47 cc, orange, cloudy — Atypia
  • Smears and cell block show lymphocytes, plasma cells, histiocytes, reactive mesothelial cells, and atypical cells with irregular nuclei. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-11-30 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Consolidation of left upper lobe is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-05-13, the lesion is stationary.
    • Massive left pleural effusion is found.
    • Fibrocalcified lesions are noted at right upper lobe.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at bilateral paratracheal region.
    • Compression fracture of lower thoracic spine is found.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Soft tissue nodule at left kidney measuring 0.85cm is found. (Se10 Im72). r/o hemorrhagic cyst.
  • Imp:
    • consolidation of left upper lobe with massive left pleural effusion.
    • no evidence of pulmonary embolism nor aortic dissection is found.
• 2024-11-30 CXR
  • Bilateral parahilar infiltrates with left pleural effusion, r/o lung edema, suggest clinical correlation.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2024-05-13 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2024-05-13 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • narrowing of left distal LUL lobar bronchus with associated large upper lobe consolidation (mainly anterior segment), and reticulonodular opacities in apicoposterior segment.
    • Compensatory overflation of LLL is noted. reticulonodular opacities at apical and posterior segments of RUL. dependent physiological density at RLL, r/o interstitisl pneumonia.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • multiple old calcified LNs in the visceral and anterior prevascular spaces and both hila, may be sequela of previous TB infection or inhalation disease.
      • extensive calcified plaques of the LAD coronary artery.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change.
    • Pleura: Rt apical fibrothorax.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: Rt thyroid cyst 8mm.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • multiple small renal cysts measuring up to 12mm.a hepatic cyst measuring 5mm in S5/6.
      • compression fracture of T6 vertebral body.
  • Impression:
    • LUL infection r/o obstructive pneumonia.
    • old pulmonary TB.
• 2024-05-13 KUB
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies due to spondylosis.
  • atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta and bilateral iliac arteries.
• 2020-01-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (98.3 - 22.5) / 98.3 = 77.11%
    • LVEF (%) = 70.8
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77.1

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-06 ~ 2025-03-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue [MALT-lymphoma] at left upper lung, with right upper lung, lymph nodes in bilateral mediastinal spaces metastasis, c-stage IV
    • Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease
    • hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • Admission for target therapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 86-year-old man with past history of
      • Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue [MALT-lymphoma] at left upper lung, with right upper lung, lymph nodes in bilateral mediastinal spaces metastasis, c-stage IV,
      • Acute anterior wall STEMI s/p primary PCI with DES stenting for LAD on 2019/10. - This time, he was admitted for treatment of B-cell lymphoma with target therapy, rituximab alone.
    • According to the patient’s family and medical control, involved-site radiation therapy (ISRT) 1200cGy/8 fractions was performed at the LUL tumor, mediastinal nodal to right lung tumor and 2400cGy/16 frcations of the LUL tumor from 2025-01-3 to 2025-01-27. There was no postradiotherapy discomfort after completing the radiotherapy. - However, productive cough with yellowish sputum was noted for about one week. Symptomatic medication with antibiotics was prescribed for the illness at our OPD. He denied fever, chillness or shortness of breath. The symptoms improved but much sputum was still noted. Owing to available bed, he was then brought to our hospital for target therapy.
    • Under the impression of MALT-lymphoma, he was admitted to our ward for further management and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, prechemotherapy evaluation with CBC/DC, BCS, electrolytes, liver enzyme, renal function, 12-leads EKG and CXR was checked. Rituximab alone was then prescribed on 2025/03/06. The treatment course was uneventful without severe gastrointestinal discomfort. There was no fever, vomiting, diarrhea or tarry stool during hospitalization. Under the stable condition, the patient discharged today and out patient department follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC 7D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 0.5# QOD 4D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 4D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# BIDAC 4D
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# QD 4D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 4D
• 2024-05-14 ~ 2024-05-20 POMR Chest Medicine Lan ZhouJin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • Shortness of breath
    • Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
  • CC
    • dyspnea on exertion and mild productive cough for several days
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 85-year-old man with past history of acute anterior wall STEMI s/p primary PCI with DES stenting for LAD on 2019/10. This time, he had suffered from dyspnea on exertion and mild productive cough for several days. He denied fever, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, tarry stool, bloody stool or dysuria. Because of progressive dyspnea, he presented to our ER for help.
    • At ER, vital sign showed T/P/R: 35.9’C, 80 bpm, 20/min, BP: 118/60 mmHg. Physical examination showed bilateral clear breathing sound. Lab data showed no leukocytosis and within normal limited CRP level.
    • Chest X-ray showed extensive consolidation with volume loss at LUL and compensatory overflation of LLL. Chest CT showed LUL infection r/o obstructive pneumonia and old pulmonary TB.
    • Under the impression of asthma obstructive pneumonia, he was admitted to our ward for further management and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, symptomatic medication was given for the illness.
    • Empirical antibiotics with Tapimycin was prescribed for pneumonia.
    • Mycoplasma IgM showed negative.
    • Pneumococcus urine antigen and legionella antigen test both showed negative.
    • Bronchoscopy revealed 1. No any endobronchial lesions; 2. LUL orifice narrowing due to tortion, but not obstruction; 3. Some sticky secretion in proximal airways.
    • MTBC PCR showed negative. Follow up lab data revealed no significant infectious signs. Chest X-ray showed improved lung fields.
    • After the treatment, his condition improved graudually. He denied fever, dyspnea, chest pain, dysuria or diarrhea during hospitalization.
    • Under the stable condition, he was able to discharg today and OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Smecta (dioctahedral Smectite 3gm) 1# QDAC 4D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 4D

[consultation]

• 2024-12-20 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for hand skin redness and desquamation.
  • A
    • erythematous scaly plaques of bilateral dorsal hands for many years with itchy sensation.
    • denied any drug allergy hx
    • Impression: Chronic hand eczema
    • Suggestion: Clobetasol ointment bid for skin lesions of bilateral dorsal hands.
• 2024-12-17 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • for left nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal evaluatoion.
  • A
    • S
      • The patient was admitted for dyspnea with pleural effusion s/p pigtail (under venturi mask 40% currently)
      • CT-guide biopsy for LUL lesion showed B cell lymphoma
      • PHx: CAD s/p stent (under Aspirin)
      • We are consulted for increased FDG uptake in the post. wall of the left nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal regions by PET scan
    • O
      • Physical examination: no palpable neck mass, fair oral cavity and oropharynx
      • Scope: smooth NPx, OPx, HPx. fair vocal fold movement
    • P
      • May consider image survey (such MRI) for futrther evaluation
• 2024-12-17 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for ISRT evaluatoion.
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For radiotherapy due to extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of the lung.
      • PI: The patient suffered from dyspnea on exertion and mild productive cough for several days. Chest CT showed LUL infection r/o obstructive pneumonia.However CT guild biopsy finally patholgy showed B cell lymphoma. PET: Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left upper lung, lymph nodes in bilateral mediastinal spaces, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions, the right upper lung, highly suspected lymphoma with right lung metastasis. B-cell lymphoma, c-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.). For ISRT.
      • Family history: (younger sister: lung cancer ?)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg
      • CT scan of lung (2024-11-30): consolidation of left upper lobe with massive left pleural effusion. No evidence of pulmonary embolism nor aortic dissection is found.
      • Pathology (S2024-25646, 2024-12-12): Lung, LUL, CT-guide biopsy—- B cell lymphoma, in favor of extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
        
      • PET (2024-12-16): 1. Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left upper lung, compatible with the diagnosis of B-cell lymphoma. 2. Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in bilateral mediastinal spaces, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions. 3. Increased FDG uptake in the right upper lung, highly suspected lymphoma with right lung metastasis. 4. increased FDG uptake in the post. wall of the left nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal regions, the nature is to be determined (the pirmary lymphoma or other nature ?), suggesting biopsy for investigation. 5. Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, physiological FDG uptake is more likely. 6. B-cell lymphoma, c-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • A: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of the lung, stage IV.
    • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: extranodal marginal zone lymphoma
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: LUL tumor, mediastinal nodal, to right lung tumor.
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 2400cGy/16 fractions of the LUL tumor, mediastinal nodal, to right lung tumor.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his family. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 0930, 2024-12-23.
• 2024-12-12 Integrative Medicine
  • Q
    • For newly diagnosis B cell lymphoma evaluation
  • A
    • This 85-year-old man, with a history of acute anterior wall STEMI status post primary PCI with DES stenting for LAD in October 2019 and gouty arthritis, was admitted due to dyspnea on exertion.
    • A chest X-ray showed bilateral parahilar infiltrates with left pleural effusion, raising suspicion for lung edema, along with cardiomegaly.
    • A chest CT revealed consolidation of the left upper lobe and massive left pleural effusion.
    • A CT-guided biopsy identified B-cell lymphoma, favoring extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma). -We were consulted regarding this case. Please arrange a PET scan for staging. I am willing to take over the case, and the patient may be transferred to the 11A ward.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr
  • acetaminophen 500mg

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-21 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 4 dB HL; LE 8 dB HL.
  • Bil WNL.
• 2024-12-25 Standing KUB
  • Focal small bowel ileus in upper abdomen.
  • S/P drainage tube in the pelvic cavity.
• 2024-12-25 CXR
  • S/P CVP line insertion, right side.
  • S/P port-A insertion via left subclavian vein.
  • No cardiomegaly.
  • Plate density in right middle lung zone, r/o atelectasis.
• 2024-12-19 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic

Diagnosis: 1. Ovary, right, Staging surgery— serous carcinoma, high-grade 2. Ovary, left, Staging surgery— negative for malignancy 3. Fallopian tube, right, Staging surgery— involved by serous carcinoma 4. Fallopian tube, left, Staging surgery— negative for malignancy 5. Myometrium, Staging surgery— suberosal and intramural myomas 6. Endometrium, Staging surgery— negative for malignancy 7. Cervix, Staging surgery— negative for malignancy 8. Lymph node, left iliac, dissection— metastatic carcinoma (1/6) 8. Lymph node, left obturator, dissection— negative formalignancy (0/5) 9. Lymph node, right iliac, dissection— negative formalignancy (0/11) 10. Lymph node, right obturator, dissection— negative formalignancy (0/6) 11. Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection— metastatic carcinoma (1/3) 12. Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection— negative formalignancy (0/3) 13. Omentum, Staging surgery— negative formalignancy 1 AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT2aN1a(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIA1i

Gross description: 1. Procedure (select all that apply) Staging surgery (ATH + BSO + Bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph nodes dissection + infracolic omentectomy ) Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.

2. Specimen size: Ovary, right: 10x8x5 cm Ovary, left: 2.5x2x1 cm Fallopian tube, right: 5 cm in length Fallopian tube, left: 5 cm in length Uterus: 9x6x4 cm Omentum: 43x11x1.3 cm

3. Specimen Integrity [NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.]

1. Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary: Capsule ruptured (capsule not intact, already ruptured)
2. Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary: Capsule intact
3. Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube: Serosa intact
4. Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube: Serosa intact

3. Tumor Site: Right ovary
4. Ovarian Surface Involvement: absent
5. Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement: Present, right
6. Tumor Size: (Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.) Greatest dimension (centimeters): 6 cm Additional dimensions (centimeters): 6 x 4 cm

Sections are taken and labeled as:F2024-550A1-7:right ovarina tumor, F2024-550A8:right tube, S2024-26539A1:left iliac LN, A2:left obturator LN, A3-4:right iliac LN, A5: right obturator LN, A6:left paraaortic LN, A7:right paraaortic LN, A8:cx, A9-11:corpus uteri, A12-13:left adnexae, A14:omentum

Microscopic Description: 1. Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma

2. Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors) (Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.)  Not applicable

3. Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only) (Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.)  Not applicable

4. Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement: Right fallopian tube

5. Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus: Not applicable

6. Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: Suspicious malignancy (N2024-04776)

7. Regional Lymph Nodes: Left iliac– 1/6 Left obturator— 0/5 Rght iliac— 0/11 Right obturato— 0/6 Left paraaortic— 1/3 (＜ 10 mm) Right paraaortic 0/3

8. Additional Pathologic Findings: suberosal and intramural myomas

9. Comment(s): none

Immunohistochemical stains: p53:aberrant(diffuse, strong staining, ＞90%), WT-1(+), Napsin A(-), vimentin(-), CK20(-)

• 2024-12-19 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 20 cc red bloody ascites — Suspicious malignancy
  • The smears show lymphocytes, neutrophils, reactive mesothelial cells and a few hyperchromatic atypical cell clusters with degenerative quality, suspicious for metastatic carcinoma. Cell block or confirmatory biopsy is advised.
• 2024-12-18 Frozen Section
  • Ovary, right, frozen section— carcinoma, favor serous type
• 2024-12-18 Pathology
  • Stomach, body, biopsy — fundic gland polyp. No H.pylori present
  • Stomach, prepyloric antrum, biopsy— erosion. No H.pylori present
• 2024-12-17 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, prepyloric antrum, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Gastric polyps, body, s/p biopsy (B)
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-12-16 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 10 cc red cloudy ascites - Atypia
  • The smears show dense mixed lymphocytes, neutrophils, macrophages infiltration, reactive mesothelial cells and a few atypical cell clusters show hyperchromatic nuclei and degenerative quality. Clinical correlation and confirmatory biopsy is advised.
• 2024-12-13 CT
  • Findings
    • Massive ascites. Some faint hyperdense lesions in pelvic cavity.
    • A LN (9mm) at left pelvic cavity.
    • Bil. minimal pleural effusion.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2a(T_value) N:N1a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIA1(Stage_value)
• 2024-12-13 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Linear atelectatic change at left lower lobe is found.
• 2024-12-13 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-12-13 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 60 * 43 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 3.6 mm
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • Mass: 91 * 45 mm
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 13 * 10 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid
      
    • Other: R/O RAD MASS: 91X45 MM, R/O RUPTURED CYST
  • IMP:
    • S/O right pelvic mass, malignancy can’t be ruled out
    • massive amount ascites
• 2023-07-04 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis: Bil. fibroadenomas
  • BI-RADS: 2. benign finding
• 2022-12-16 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 79 * 41 mm
      • Myoma: 18 x 12 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 9 x 8 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 6.0 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: Bilateral adnexae free
  • IMP: Uterine myoma
• 2022-08-11 SONO - breast
  • Impression: Dense breast. Benign calcifications in bilateral breasts.
  • BI-RADS: Category 2: benign findings - annual screening.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-20 ~ 2025-01-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • High grade serous carcinoma s/p optimal debulking (ATH + BSO + LND + Infracolic Omentectomy), D-J insertion on 2024-12-18, pT2aN1a(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIA1i
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For audiometry, 24 hours CCr, C/T with TP.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 54 years old female with Mitral valve prolapse, G1P1 (C/S*1) was menopaused at 54 years old, diagnosis of High grade serous carcinoma s/p optimal debulking (ATH + BSO + LND + Infracolic Omentectomy), D-J insertion on 2024-12-18, pT2aN1a(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIA1i.
    • Acorrding to the patient, she had sufferred from abdominal fullness with dull pain for 2 months and sudden onset upper abdominal pain on 2024/12/13 morning. The pain radiation to upper back and chest. She denied vaginal bleeding, dyspnea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite or body weight loss. Due to above symptoms, she came to ER for help. At ER, her vital signs were BP 147/102mmHg, HR 85 bpm, BT 36.7’C, RR 18 bpm, Con’s E4V5M6 and SpO2 97%. Physical examination revealed oval shape abdomen, normoactive bowel sounds, epigastric and LUQ tenderness with local muscle guarding. The lab datas showed WBC 10930/uL, Hb 14.3g/dL, CRP 2.1 mg/dL, D-dimer 7628 ng/mL and other BCS remained within normal range.
    • The chest CT found massive ascites, some faint hyperdense lesions in pelvic cavity, which differential diagnosis with hematoma or ovary lesion, and bilateral minimal pleural effusion. The GYN doctor was consulted and the sonography showed uterus 6043mm with endometrium 3.6mm, left ovary 1310mm, right pelvic mass 91*45mm and much ascites. R/O right pelvic mass with rupture was impressed. The tumor markers were checked and showed CA125 339 U/mL, CA199 10.62 U/mL, and CEA 1.96 ng/mL. The ascites tapping was done and sent cell block.
    • Under impression of R/O right pelvic mass with rupture and massive ascites, s/p Right ovarian cancer status post staging surgery on 2024/12/18. After visited our oncology OPD and arrange admission.
    • This time, admitted for audiometry, 24 hours CCr, C/T with TP.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, arrange audiometry, 24 hours CCr.
    • Limeson 4mg/tab 5# and H2 blocker 1# before taxol 12hrs and before taxol 6hrs.
    • She was recived chemotherapy with TP (paclitaxel 175mg/m2, carboplatin AUC 5 CCR 100) on 2025/01/22(C1).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2025/01/23 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC 7D if nausea or vomitting
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD 7D on 2025-01-24
• 2025-01-09 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P: Admission for audiometry, 24 hours CCr, C/T with TP
• 2024-12-14 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • O
    • Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2024-12-26
      • Treatment Plan:
        • Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy for high-grade serous carcinoma of the right ovary (FIGO Stage IIIA1i).
        • Genetic testing recommended (BRCA/HRD).
• 2023-02-10, 2022-12-16, 2022-10-21 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Zhu CunHong
  • Prescription x2,3
    • Medrone (medroxyprogesterone acetate) 1# QD,QOD 28D
    • Estromon (conjugated estrogens 0.625mg) 1# QD 28D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-21 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • for Tinnitus in right ear for 10 years.
  • A
    • S
      • R’t intermittent non-pulsatile tinnitus since 10 years ago, aural fullness(+)
      • Hx of allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis(+), N-O(-), N-D(-), PND sensation(+), R’t facial fullness and frontal headache(+)
    • O
      • Local finding: Bil T-M intact and fair EAC
      • Audiometry: R’t 4dB/L’t 8dB
    • A
      • R/o E-tube dysfunction related aural fullness and tinnitus
    • P
      • S/p explanation about current condition and audiometry (fair result)
      • Suggest ENT OPD f/u for management and evaluation of chronic sinusitis and potential E-tube dysfunction
• 2024-12-17 Urology
  • Q
    • For on bilateral ureteral catheterization.
    • This 54-year-old female with debulking surgery at 2024/12/18 morning.
    • We need your evaluation of her condition for on bilateral ureteral catheterization.
    • Thanks for your help!
  • A
    • massive ascites is seen
    • Catheter will be inserted to facilitate gyn procedure
• 2024-12-13 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • A
    • S:
      • abdominal fullness for 2 months, sudden onset upper abdominal pain this morning
      • manopause for 2 years, no vaginal bleeding
    • O:
      • CT: much ascites, ovarian lesion noted
      • TVS: Uterus: 4.125x6.03cm, EM: 0.4cm, left ovary: 1.5cm
        • right pelvic mass with pusation noted, r/o right adnexa mass
    • I: ruptured right pelvic tumor cannot be completely ruled out, malignancy need to be consider
    • P:
      • Please keep w/u for other origin of ascites
      • Admission for further survey about possible gynecological problem if no other cause of ascites suspected

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-25
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Port-A (47080B)
      • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left cephalic vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA     
• 2024-12-18 14:15
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Right ovarian tumor, r/o malignancy.
    • Frozen section:
      • carcinoma, favor serous type
    • Operation:
      • Staging surgery (ATH + BSO + Bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph nodes dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with bladder.
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 2x2x2 cm, capsule intact, smooth surface.
      • ROV: 6x4x3 cm , capsule not intact, already ruptured, smooth surface on the outside and papillary nodules noted inside the tumor.
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • CDS: free of adhesion
    • Ascites: bloody, about 100 ml
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
    • Bilateral paraaortic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: No obvious nodules noted on the omentum. infracolic omentectomy was done.
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: miliary tumorseeding(-)
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • After the operation, optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Estimated blood loss: 450mL
    • Blood transfusion:nil
    • Complication:nil
    • Two 15 Fr.J-avc placed in cul-de-sac.
  • Impression
    • right ovarian tumor
    • Tense adhesion between the uterus and bladder
• 2024-12-18 13:32
  • Surgery
    • bilateral ureteral catheters insertion      
  • Finding
    • Posterior wall of urinary bladder compressed by outside mass
    • No tumor was noted within urinary bladder

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-06 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2 + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-22 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-06

This is a 54-year-old female with high-grade serous carcinoma of the right ovary (pT2aN1a, FIGO Stage IIIA1i) s/p optimal debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy on 2024-12-18), currently undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel + carboplatin (latest cycle on 2025-03-06).

Her disease initially presented with abdominal fullness, pain, and massive ascites (CT 2024-12-13), with ascitic cytology suspicious for malignancy (2024-12-16, 2024-12-19). Histopathology confirmed high-grade serous carcinoma with lymph node metastasis (L iliac 1/6, L paraaortic 1/3) and peritoneal involvement (right fallopian tube, ascitic fluid positive).

Current concerns include:

• Chemotherapy-related hematologic effects: Fluctuations in WBC, hemoglobin, and platelet counts with a trend toward mild anemia (Hgb 12.2 g/dL on 2025-03-05, down from 13.4 g/dL on 2025-02-12).
• Renal function stability: eGFR remains stable (~125 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-05), but BUN shows minor fluctuations.
• Electrolyte balance: Generally stable, with mild hypomagnesemia previously noted.
• Tumor marker trends: CA125 markedly declined from 339 U/mL (2024-12-14) to 9.1 U/mL (2025-02-26), suggesting response to chemotherapy.
• Pleural findings: Bilateral minimal pleural effusion (CT 2024-12-13, CXR 2024-12-25), with prior atelectasis.
• ENT issues: Right intermittent tinnitus for 10 years, evaluated for Eustachian tube dysfunction (ENT 2025-01-21).

Problem 1. Ovarian Cancer (High-Grade Serous Carcinoma, FIGO Stage IIIA1i, s/p Debulking Surgery)

• Objective
  • Histopathology (2024-12-19) confirmed right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma with right fallopian tube invasion, lymph node metastases (L iliac 1/6, L paraaortic 1/3), and malignant ascitic fluid cytology.
    
  • Preoperative Imaging (CT 2024-12-13, CXR 2024-12-13, US 2024-12-13):
    • Massive ascites, right pelvic mass (91×45 mm).
    • Bilateral minimal pleural effusion.
    • Elevated CA125 (339 U/mL, 2024-12-14), confirmed peritoneal spread.
  • Surgical Outcome (2024-12-18):
    • Optimal debulking achieved (residual tumor <1 cm).
    • Capsule rupture of right ovary, increasing risk of peritoneal spread.
      
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy:
    • Paclitaxel 175 mg/m² + Carboplatin AUC 5 (1st cycle: 2025-01-22, 2nd: 2025-02-13, 3rd: 2025-03-06).
  • Response to Treatment:
    • CA125 declined to 9.1 U/mL (2025-02-26).
• Assessment
  • The patient has shown a good biochemical response to chemotherapy with a significant drop in CA125.
    
  • The current regimen follows standard NCCN guidelines for advanced ovarian cancer.
    
  • Potential risks include chemotherapy-related hematologic suppression, neuropathy (from paclitaxel), and nephrotoxicity (from carboplatin).
• Recommendation
  • Continue paclitaxel + carboplatin chemotherapy as planned.
    
  • Monitor CA125 every cycle to assess continued response.
    
  • Monitor for cumulative carboplatin toxicity (nephrotoxicity, myelosuppression).
    
  • Consider surveillance imaging (CT or PET-CT) after completing chemotherapy.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-Induced Hematologic Changes

• Objective
  • WBC trend:
    • 2025-03-05: WBC 6.44 ×10³/uL (N 50.5%, L 35.2%).
    • 2025-02-26: WBC 5.74 ×10³/uL (N 40.0%, L 37.0%).
    • 2025-02-12: WBC 6.38 ×10³/uL (N 61.6%, L 25.7%).
      
  • HGB trend:
    • 2025-03-05: Hgb 12.2 g/dL (↓ from 13.4 g/dL on 2025-02-12).
      
  • PLT trend:
    • 2025-03-05: PLT 282 ×10³/uL (↓ from 307 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-26).
• Assessment
  • The mild anemia and WBC fluctuations are likely chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression.
    
  • No critical cytopenia requiring intervention, and platelets remain within safe limits.
    
  • Neutrophil count remains stable, with no febrile neutropenia episodes.
• Recommendation
  • Continue CBC monitoring before each chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Monitor for febrile neutropenia and consider G-CSF if ANC drops significantly.
    
  • Monitor anemia trends; transfusion not required unless symptomatic or Hgb <8 g/dL.

Problem 3. Renal Function and Chemotherapy-Related Nephrotoxicity

• Objective
  • eGFR trends:
    • 2025-03-05: eGFR 125.04 mL/min/1.73m² (stable).
    • 2025-02-26: eGFR 104.67 mL/min/1.73m².
      
  • BUN fluctuations:
    • 2025-03-05: BUN 13 mg/dL.
    • 2025-02-26: BUN 16 mg/dL.
      
  • Creatinine remains stable (2025-03-05: 0.54 mg/dL).
• Assessment
  • Renal function remains stable, with no signs of significant carboplatin-induced nephrotoxicity.
    
  • Mild fluctuations in BUN likely reflect hydration status rather than renal impairment.
• Recommendation
  • Continue hydration before and after chemotherapy to prevent nephrotoxicity.
    
  • Monitor renal function closely for cumulative carboplatin toxicity.

Problem 4. Tumor Marker Trends and Disease Monitoring

• Objective
  • CA125 trend:
    • 2024-12-14: 339 U/mL.
    • 2025-01-21: 44.7 U/mL.
    • 2025-02-26: 9.1 U/mL (significant decline).
      
  • CEA and CA199 remain within normal limits.
• Assessment
  • The marked drop in CA125 supports a strong treatment response.
    
  • No current biochemical evidence of residual disease or recurrence.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring CA125 before each cycle.
    
  • Consider post-chemotherapy imaging (CT or PET-CT) to confirm disease control.

Problem 5. ENT Concerns – Chronic Tinnitus and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

• Objective
  • Right intermittent tinnitus for 10 years (ENT 2025-01-21).
    
  • PTA (2025-01-21): Normal hearing bilaterally.
• Assessment
  • Likely related to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
    
  • No immediate concern requiring intervention.
• Recommendation
  • Routine ENT follow-up for symptom management.
    
  • Trial of nasal corticosteroids or antihistamines if symptoms persist.

Final Plan

• Continue chemotherapy (paclitaxel + carboplatin).
• Monitor hematologic parameters, renal function, and CA125.
• Consider post-chemotherapy imaging for treatment response.
  
• Continue ENT follow-up for tinnitus if needed.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-06, 2024-10-07 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P median sternotomy with metalic wires fixation. Please correlate with clinical history.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
• 2024-10-03 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Lobulated nodule at right thyroid measuring 2.41cm is found. Goiter is considered.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
      
    • Senile fibrotic change is noted at lung fields.
    • s/p sternotomy with metalic wire fixation of the sternum.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at hepatodoudenal ligament is found.
  • Imp:
    • Intrathoracic goiter.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • No evidence of pulmonary mets in the study.
• 2024-10-01 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the region about rectum and in two focal areas in the right lower abdomen, possibly mesentary lymph nodes, compatible with lymphoma.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the left upper back soft tissue. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-06 ~ 2024-12-07 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma at low rectal, stage: II
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Type II diabetes mellitus
    • Hypertension
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • For C2 R-COP Q3W.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 80 years old man, had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus for 10+ years, operation history of coronary artery diseas status post Coronary artery bypass surgery for 5 years at ZhenXing Hospital with regular medication control and follow up. He denied dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, generalized soreness, headache, sorethroat, running nose. Otherwise, there was no chills, abdomen pain, diarrhea, dysuria, nausea or vomit. TOCC history was unremarkable
    • This time, he suffered from blood stool on 2024/09/06, he received sigmoid scopy and PES, the patolohy report Big rectal ulcerative lesion s/p biopsy. Propable malignat ulcer or rectal cancer and mild internal hemorrhoids. The pathology showed Rectum, biopsy - Compatible with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma. He bourght to our CRS OPD, who impression the Low rectal lymphoma, the abdominal CT was showed Lymphoma is highly suspected. and several soft tissue nodules in the para-aortic space, hepatoduodenal ligament, and mesentery (up to 2 cm).
    • The plevix MRI report revealing. Lymphoma of the rectum is highly suspected. he refered to Oncology OPD for follow up.
    • Bone marrow was done on 2024/10/01, the biopsy: negative for malignancy, with mildly increased cellularity (approximately 40%).
    • Whole body PET (2024/10/01) revealed: Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the region about rectum and in two focal areas in the right lower abdomen, possibly mesentary lymph nodes, compatible with lymphoma.
    • Chest CT (2024/10/03): Intrathoracic goiter. Calcified coronary arteries is found. No evidence of pulmonary meta in the study. Consulted GS and port-a was insertion on 2024/10/07.
    • Under impression of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma at low rectal, stage: II, status post R-COP Q3W, 2024/10/08(C1), plus radiotherapy (2024/10/23 to 2024/11/20): 3000cGy/20 fractions of the rectal tumor and peripheral involved area.
    • Port-A insertion via right cephalic vein on 2024/10/07, Anti-HBC: reactive, with Vemlidy.
    • This time, he was admitted to our ward for C2 R-COP Q3W on 2024/12/06.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received C2 chemotherapy with R-COP (the dosage decreased due to old age) on 2024/12/06, hydration, Imperan for vomiting, Vemlidy for Anti-HBc: reactive.
    • After chemotherapy, he denied having a fever, vomiting, dyspnea, or any complaints. He can be discharged on 2024/12/07, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 10D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 15D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 5# QN 1D at 2024/12/07 18:00
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 5# BID 3D at 2024/12/08 09:00 18:00, 2024/12/09 09:00 18:00,2024/12/10 09:00 18:00

[consultation]

• 2024-10-04 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For radiotherapy evaluation at Low rectal lymphoma
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S:
      • For radiotherapy due to rectal marginal zone lymphoma.
      • PI: The patient had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus for 10+ years, operation history of CAD S/P CABG for 5 years at 振興醫院 with regular medication control and follow up. He suffered from difficulty defecating. He received sigmoid scopy and PES, the patolohy report a big rectal ulcerative lesion s/p Bx. The pathology showed compatible with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma.
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (quit); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (quit).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (+)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O:
      • ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg.
        
      • Pathology (S2024-18725, 2024-09-11): Rectum, biopsy — Compatible with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma
      • CT scan of abdomen (2024-09-20): There is circumferential symmetrical wall thickening at the rectum. Lymphoma is highly suspected. Please correlate with MRI. In addition, there are several soft tissue nodules in the para-aortic space, hepatoduodenal ligament, and mesentery (up to 2 cm). Lymphoma is also suspected.
      • MRI of pelvis (2024-09-20): There is circumferential marked wall thickening at the rectum, 7 cm in size (the largest dimension), with suggestive prostate invasion. Lymphoma is highly suspected. There are several enlarged nodes in bilateral internal iliac chain and para-aortic space. There is no focal abnormality in the seminal vesicle. There is no focal abnormality in the urinary bladder. There is no evidence of ascites. The visible abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable. Imp: Lymphoma of the rectum is highly suspected.
      • PET (2024-10-01): Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the region about rectum and in two focal areas in the right lower abdomen, possibly mesentary lymph nodes, compatible with lymphoma.
      • CT scan of lung (2024-10-03): Intrathoracic goiter. Calcified coronary arteries is found. No evidence of pulmonary meta in the study.
    • A:
      • Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of the rectum.
    • P:
      • Chemotherapy then local radiotherapy (Sandwich modality after discussion) is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of the rectum with difficulty defecating.
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: rectal tumor and peripheral involved area
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 3000cGy/20 fractions of the rectal tumor and peripheral involved area
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his family. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 0930, 2024-10-15.
• 2024-09-07 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • CC: maroon-coloured stool for 3 days
    • no blood clots or fresh blood
    • associated with orthostatic dizziness and dyspnea
    • denied previous episode
    • no abdominal pain
    • Past Hx: CAD s/p CABG, DM, HTN
    • Medication: Metformin, QTERN, Insulin, Aspirin, Tulip, Bisoprolol, Rivaroxaban, Aspirin
    • Denied HBV, HCV, liver cirrhosis
    • Last meal: 2024/09/06 10:00
  • A
    • This is a 79-year old man with LGI bleeding for one wks
    • Sigmoidoscopy:
      • Big rectal ulcerative lesion s/p Bx. Propable malignat ulcer or rectal cancer
      • Internal hemorrhoids, mild
      • no active bleeding was found now
    • Past Hx: CAD s/p CABG, DM, HTN
    • A: Rectal ulcer
    • P:
      • conservative treatment and control underlying disease
      • no emergency surgery now, if keep bleeding than colonoscopy with argon plasma coagulation could be considered. (high risk for surgery)

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-12-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 340mg NS 300mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 30mg/m2 25mg BID PO D1-5 (R-COP 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 340mg NS 300mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 30mg/m2 25mg BID PO D1-5 (R-COP 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-24 SONO - gynecology
  • No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
• 2024-12-09 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue lesion in right upper pelvis omentum, 1.4 x 0.7 cm (Srs:7 Img:55) and another soft tissue lesion in left middle pelvis omentum, 0.6 cm (Srs:7 Img:61).
      • Two tumors seeding in the pelvis omentum are suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P hysterectomy
• 2024-08-29 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, right, debulking surgery — serous carcinoma, high-grade
    • Ovary, left, debulking surgery — serous carcinoma, high-grade; endometriosis
    • Fallopain tube, right, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, left, debulking surgery — involved by tumor
    • Cervix, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Endometrium, debulking surgery — endometrial polyp
    • Myometrium, debulking surgery — Intramural and subserosal myomas
    • Omentum, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Left peritoneal mass — fibrosis with pigmented histiocyte aggregates
    • Right iliac lymph nodes, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Right obturator lymph nodes, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Left iliac lymph nodes, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Left obturator lymph nodes, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT2aN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIA
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphanode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Uterus: 11x8x7 cm
      • Right ovary: 15x13x13 cm
      • Left ovary: 7x5x4 cm
      • Right tube: 5 cm in length
      • Left tube: 5 cm in length
      • Omentum: 23x8x3 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary: Capsule ruptured
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary: Capsule ruptured
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube: Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube: Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Bilateral ovaries
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement: Present (Bilateral)
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement: Present (Left)
    • Tumor Size:
      • Right: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 9 cm
        • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 8 cm
      • Left: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 2 cm
        • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 1.5 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: F2024-358FSA1-2 & F2024-328A1-9: right ovarian tumor, F2024-328A10 “right tube, S2024-17948A1-4:left ovary and tube, A5” CX, A6-11:myomas and corpus, A12:left peritoneal mass, A13:omentum, A14:right iliac LN, A15:right obturator LN, A16:left iliac LN, A17:left obturator LN
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: High-grade serous carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors): not applicable
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not applicable
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):Left fallopian tube
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus: not identified
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: Atypia (N2024-03180)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Right iliac lymph nodes: 0/1
      • Right obturator lymph nodes: 0/2
      • Left iliac lymph nodes: 0/3
      • Left obturator lymph nodes:0/1
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: Endometrial polyp, endometriosis of left ovary, suberosal and intramural myomas
      
    • Comment(s): none
    • Immunohistochemical stain: p53: aberrant (strong diffuse staining, > 80%), PAX8 (focal+), Napsin A (-), CK20 (-)
• 2024-08-28 Frozen Section
  • Ovary, right, frozen section — adenocarcinoma
• 2024-08-28 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, middle body, biopsy — Hyperplastic polyp, H pylori NOT present
• 2024-08-28 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Transverse colon, polypectomy — Schwannoma
• 2024-08-27 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric polypoid lesion, middle body, GC site, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion: Pursue CLO test and pathology report
• 2024-08-27 Colonoscopy
  • Colonic polypoid lesion, transverse colon, s/p hot snare polypectomy and SureClip 11mm*1 for hemostasis prevention
  • Mixed hemorrhoid
• 2024-08-25 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Segmental wall thickening in the gastric antrum.
    • Multiple tiny small nodular lesions in the omentum; ascites.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:2a(T_value) N:0(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:IIA(Stage_value)
• 2024-08-25 SONO - gynecology
  • Large pelvic tumor, highly, Suspected ovarian cancer
  • Uterine myoma

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-05 MultiTeam - Psycho-Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2024-09-02
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Emotional distress including anxiety, fear, depression, anger, shyness, and shock.
  • Summary:
    • Subjective (S):
      • On 2024/09/02, the patient expressed that they had been involved in art therapy for ten years and never expected a stomach ache could lead to a potential cancer diagnosis. Initially, she was reluctant to pursue chemotherapy, thinking she would rather do things she enjoys. However, the doctor encouraged her, noting that many people with stage III cancer continue to live well, and friends shared many success stories.
      • The day of diagnosis was overwhelming, leaving her feeling emotionally traumatized, unsure how to call a cab from the hospital, and disoriented upon reaching home. The patient recounted a long history of family responsibility, particularly after her father passed when she was five, helping to care for siblings and handling family matters, which has blurred boundaries.
      • Aware of her struggle with “receiving care” through two years of therapy in the UK, she wishs to explore this further. Additionally, she sees illness as karma and regrets not having taken the opportunity to fully commit to spiritual practices or ordination, as well as feeling unprepared for the afterlife. She continues to read scriptures intermittently, travel, volunteer, and lives frugally. The patient asked about continuing sleep medication and scheduling their next counseling session. She plans to rest for a year, focusing on nutrition and routine.
    • Objective (O):
      • Abdominal bloating and pain with ascites started on 2024/08/22; the patient was admitted to the ER on 2024/08/25 with suspected ovarian cancer.
      • Surgery was scheduled for 2024/08/28, and a nursing consultation for emotional distress was conducted on 2024/09/02.
    • Intervention (I):
      • Addressed “caregiver” self-identity, encouraged further exploration, and reinforced the idea of mindfulness in all experiences, alongside full treatment.
    • Action Plan (AP):
      • The patient is open to post-surgery chemotherapy and continued self-exploration through counseling. Provided a counseling contact card for follow-up.
  • Consulting Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2024-09-03 11:26
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 09/05 09:21 Dr. Chen GuoHu: Proceed according to recommendations.

[consultation]

• 2024-12-24 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • For abdominal CT report evaluation
    • This 50-year-old woman, a patient of ovary, right serous carcinoma, high-grade, ovary, left, debulking surgery serous carcinoma, high-grade; endometriosis pT2aN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIA was diagnosed on 2024/08/29 S/P debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphanode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis S/P C/T with Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin. The abdominal CT showed there is a soft tissue lesion in right upper pelvis omentum, 1.4 x 0.7 cm (Srs:7 Img:55) and another soft tissue lesion in left middle pelvis omentum, 0.6 cm (Srs:7 Img:61). Two tumors seeding in the pelvis omentum are suspected. We need expertise to evaluate her condition.
  • A
    • Followed up abd CT on 2024/12/09
      • There is a soft tissue lesion in right upper pelvis omentum, 1.4 x 0.7 cm (Srs:7 Img:55) and another soft tissue lesion in left middle pelvis omentum, 0.6 cm (Srs:7 Img:61).
      • Two tumors seeding in the pelvis omentum are suspected.
    • Soft tissue lesion in left middle pelvis omentum, 0.6 cm (Srs:7 Img:61) -> may be fibrosis (During the operation, a hard mass was found in the left pelvic cavity and the pathology report: Left peritoneal mass — fibrosis with pigmented histiocyte aggregates)
    • Tumor marker
      • 2024-11-14 CA-199 (NM) <1.5 U/ml
        
      • 2024-11-14 CA-125 (NM) 4.860 U/ml
        
      • 2024-09-26 CA-125 (NM) 33.183 U/ml
        
      • 2024-09-26 CA-199 (NM) <1.5 U/ml
        
      • 2024-08-26 CEA 4.52 ng/mL
        
      • 2024-08-26 CA-199 <0.80 U/mL
        
      • 2024-08-26 CA-125 477.2 U/mL
        
      • CA125 : improved
    • Pt had no abd pain, vaginal bleeding or discharge
      
    • Sono: No obvious pelvic lesion noted. No CDS fluid
    • Impression and suggestion
      • currently we do not suggest operation again due to improved tumor marker
      • please do chemotherapy as your expertise
• 2024-09-30 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for skin rash & icthing at right neck
    • This 50-year-old woman, a patient of ovary, right serous carcinoma, high-grade, ovary, left, debulking surgery serous carcinoma, high-grade; endometriosis pT2aN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage IIA was diagnosed on 2024/08/29 S/P debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphanode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis.
    • This time, she suffered from skin rash & icthing at right neck area for days and visited dermatologist LMD for oral medication treatment. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from eerytehamtous patches on neck for days.
    • Imp: Subacute dermatitis
    • Suggestion:
      • Mycomb x1 tubes/bid
• 2024-08-25 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • 2024-08-23 at CMUH:
      • Cr 0.52, Alb 4.0, TP 7.2
      • Liver: small size, heterogenous parenchyma, smooth surface, and obscure vasculature. No definite liver tumor. GB: normal. Biliary tree: normal bilateral IHDs, CHD and CBD. Pancreatic head and body: normal size of neck. Spleen: normal size (index: 3.24cm x 4.31cm). Ascites: Massive ascites. Patent portal vein, hepatic vein and inferior vena cava. Kidney: normal. On a total scale of 4 to 11, a score of 4 indicates normal and a score of 8 indicates early cirrhosis. Diagnosis: 1. Parenchymal liver disease, score 7; 2. Massive ascites, cause? Suggestion: check other image, CT as need.
      • The patient denies the possibility of pregnancy and is willing to receive X-ray irradiation and drug treatment directly!
    • Occupation
      • art therapist
    • Monsmoker, Nondrinker
  • A
    • prev abd op (-)
    • prev hypermenorrhea (+)
    • visit ER due to abd bloating pain, poor appetide recently
    • abdominal CT and GYN sonar:
      • uterine myomas 5# 3~5cm in size
      • large right pelvic tumor 15x13x13cm with mixed solid and cystic parts, abdudant blood flow, highly suspected ovarian cancer
      • ascites > 3000c.c
      • peritoneal seeding noted by CT scan
    • Suggestion:
      • after discussion with the patient, we’ll arrange GYN OPD tomorrow (2024/08/26) to handle further details (admission + GI pan-endoscopy + debulking surgery)
      • Please check CA125, CA199 and CEA
      • MBD

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-28
  • Surgery
    • debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphanode dissection + pelvic tumor excision) and enterolysis
  • Finding
    • right ovary and tube (It had ruptured spontaneously before the operation, and was completely removed from the body before being incised.)
      • LOV – 13x10cm solid mass with some brown fluid in its cyst part, suspected LOV cancer, Frozen report – adenocarcinoma
      • left tube – np
    • uerus and ROV + tube –
      • uterus corpus – multiple uterine myomas, seemed free of cancer invasion
      • EM – np
      • cervix – seemed free of cancer invasion
      • ROV and tube (the sutures were broken due to adhesion during the operation.) –
      • ROV 7x6cm – mixed soft papilary mass and chcocolate fluid, suspected cancer?
      • right tube seemed free of cancer invasion
    • omentum, liver , bowels, appendix – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • left peritoneal mass 3#: 1x1cm on rectum surface and left lower peritoneum, cancer seeding?
    • rightiliac LNs
    • right obturator LNs
    • left iliac LNs
    • left obturator LNs
    • ascitres – 3400c.c
    • After the surgery, optimal debulking was achieved, no residual mass noted
      • some pelvic adhesion was noted, post enterolysis
    • A 7mm JP drain was placed in CDS

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-05 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 266mg NS 250mL 8hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-22 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 263mg NS 250mL 8hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-25 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 265mg NS 250mL 8hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-29 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 265mg NS 250mL 8hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-04 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 267mg NS 250mL 8hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-01 - …………………………………… paclitaxel 175mg/m2 267mg NS 250mL 8hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-05

Since the last review on 2025-01-22, the patient has continued on chemotherapy with Bevacizumab (bevacizumab), Paclitaxel (paclitaxel), and Carboplatin (carboplatin) at non-regular intervals (C1 2024-10-01, C2 on 2024-11-04, C3 on 2024-11-29, C4 on 2024-12-25, C5 on 2025-01-21, C6 on 2025-03-05). The following notable updates are observed:

• Tumor Marker Trend
  • CA-125 has decreased further to 6.120 U/mL (2025-01-23) from 7.900 U/mL (2025-01-09), suggesting stable disease or response.
• Hematologic Trends
  • Mild anemia persists (HGB 11.1 g/dL → 11.5 g/dL), but no significant deterioration.
    
  • Platelet count improved significantly (PLT 122 ×10³/uL → 182 ×10³/uL).
• Renal and Hepatic Function
  • Creatinine decreased (0.44 mg/dL → 0.40 mg/dL), eGFR improved (160.87 → 179.58 mL/min/1.73m²).
    
  • Liver enzymes stable (ALT 24 → 16 U/L, AST 26 → 19 U/L).
• Electrolytes and Nutritional Status
  • Stable sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels.
    
  • Albumin increased slightly (4.1 → 4.3 g/dL), indicating stable nutritional status.
• Urinalysis Abnormality
  • Persistent microscopic hematuria (3-5 RBC/HPF), newly noted RTE cells (1-5/HPF).

Problem 1. Ongoing Management of High-Grade Serous Carcinoma

• Objective:
  • Tumor marker CA-125 stable at 6.120 U/mL (2025-01-23).
    
  • Continued chemotherapy C5 on 2025-01-21, C6 on 2025-03-05 with Bevacizumab (bevacizumab), Paclitaxel (paclitaxel), and Carboplatin (carboplatin).
    
  • CT (2024-12-09): Persistent small omental lesions (1.4 x 0.7 cm, 0.6 cm).
• Assessment:
  • Chemotherapy is effectively controlling disease progression based on stable CA-125 and no new major imaging findings.
    
  • Given stable CT findings, the omental lesions may represent treated disease or fibrosis rather than active metastasis.
    
  • No clinical symptoms of worsening disease (no new ascites, bowel obstruction, or progressive weight loss).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue CA-125 monitoring every cycle.
    
  • Follow-up imaging (CT or PET-CT) after completion of current chemotherapy cycle to reassess residual disease.
    
  • Consider HRD or BRCA testing if not yet done, as a PARP inhibitor (e.g., Olaparib) could be considered for maintenance therapy.

Problem 2. Mild Anemia and Hematologic Recovery

• Objective:
  • HGB: Mildly improved from 11.1 g/dL (2025-01-27) → 11.5 g/dL (2025-03-04).
    
  • PLT: Increased significantly from 122 ×10³/uL → 182 ×10³/uL.
    
  • WBC: Improved from 3.39 ×10³/uL → 5.25 ×10³/uL.
• Assessment:
  • Bone marrow suppression due to chemotherapy is improving, likely indicating good recovery prior to this cycle.
    
  • No evidence of chemotherapy-induced severe cytopenias or need for transfusions.
    
  • Persistent macrocytosis (MCV 96.6 fL) may indicate an underlying B12 or folate deficiency or ongoing bone marrow recovery.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor CBC closely before each chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Evaluate B12 and folate levels if macrocytosis persists.
    
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens or becomes symptomatic.

Problem 3. Renal and Hepatic Function Stability

• Objective:
  • Renal Function:
    • Creatinine improved (0.44 → 0.40 mg/dL), eGFR increased (160.87 → 179.58 mL/min/1.73m²).
      
  • Liver Function:
    • ALT decreased (24 → 16 U/L), AST decreased (26 → 19 U/L).
• Assessment:
  • Renal and liver function are stable with no signs of nephrotoxicity or hepatotoxicity from chemotherapy.
    
  • No evidence of hepatic metastases or obstructive jaundice.
    
  • Bevacizumab (bevacizumab) can contribute to hypertension (BP noted 160/107 mmHg at 14:43 on 2025-03-04), requiring close monitoring.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor BP regularly and manage chemotherapy-induced hypertension if persistent.
    
  • Continue renal and hepatic function monitoring every chemotherapy cycle.

Problem 4. Persistent Microscopic Hematuria and Renal Tubular Cells in Urinalysis

• Objective:
  • Urinalysis (2025-03-04): 3-5 RBC/HPF, 1-5 renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cells/HPF.
    
  • No significant pyuria (0-5 WBC/HPF), no bacteria.
    
  • No proteinuria or casts.
• Assessment:
  • Persistent microscopic hematuria could be due to:
    • Chemotherapy-related bladder irritation (unlikely since no leukocyturia).
      
    • Early glomerular injury (RTE cells may indicate mild tubular damage).
      
    • Bevacizumab-related microangiopathy (though BP control is needed).
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat urinalysis and urine microscopy in 4 weeks.
    
  • Consider urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) to assess renal involvement.
    
  • Monitor blood pressure closely (given Bevacizumab-related risk).

Final Summary of Updates and Plan Since 2025-01-22 → 2025-03-05

Category	Previous (2025-01-22)	Latest (2025-03-05)	Change
CA-125 (U/mL)	6.120 (2025-01-23)	7.900 (2025-01-09)	Stable
HGB (g/dL)	11.1 (2025-01-27)	11.5 (2025-03-04)	Slightly Improved
PLT (x10³/uL)	122 (2025-01-27)	182 (2025-03-04)	Significant Increase
WBC (x10³/uL)	3.39 (2025-01-27)	5.25 (2025-03-04)	Improved
Creatinine (mg/dL)	0.44	0.40	Improved
eGFR (mL/min/1.73m²)	160.87	179.58	Improved
BP (mmHg)	Normal	160/107 (2025-03-04)	Elevated
Microscopic Hematuria	Absent	3-5 RBC/HPF, RTE cells 1-5/HPF	New Finding

Next Steps:

• Monitor CA-125 and schedule follow-up imaging post-chemotherapy.
• Manage BP to mitigate Bevacizumab risks.
• Repeat urinalysis and ACR to assess renal function.
• Check B12/folate if macrocytosis persists.

2025-01-22

This patient has a history of high-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, FIGO Stage IIA, diagnosed on 2024-08-29 (pathology report, 2024-08-29), treated with debulking surgery and subsequent cycles of Taxol (paclitaxel) + Carboplatin, with the addition of Avastin (bevacizumab) from 2024-11-04. Serial CA-125 tumor marker levels have shown improvement (477.2 U/mL on 2024-08-26 to 7.9 U/mL on 2025-01-09), suggesting treatment efficacy. Imaging studies suggest persistent omental tumor seeding (CT, 2024-12-09).

However, notable issues include:

• Persistent omental lesions and their implications.
• Hematologic trends: borderline anemia, leukopenia.
• Ongoing risk for disease recurrence and secondary complications (e.g., fibrosis, nutritional deficiencies).

Problem 1. Persistent Omental Lesions

• Objective:
  • CT (2024-12-09): Soft tissue lesions in the right upper pelvis omentum (1.4 x 0.7 cm) and left middle pelvis omentum (0.6 cm) (suspicious for tumor seeding).
  • Pathology (2024-08-29): Fibrosis and pigmented histiocyte aggregates in the left peritoneal mass (possible prior tumor response).
  • Tumor marker CA-125: Declined from 477.2 U/mL (2024-08-26) to 7.9 U/mL (2025-01-09), suggesting tumor response.
• Assessment:
  • Improved CA-125 levels indicate chemotherapy efficacy; however, residual omental lesions on CT raise concerns for persistent or recurrent disease.
  • Prior pathology suggests fibrosis in some areas, but imaging alone cannot reliably distinguish viable tumor vs. fibrosis.
  • No new systemic symptoms were reported (abdominal pain, bloating absent, 2024-12-24).
• Recommendations:
  • Perform PET-CT or MRI to assess metabolic activity and characterize omental lesions further.
  • Biopsy of omental lesions if imaging findings remain ambiguous.
  • Continue monitoring CA-125 every 4-6 weeks.
  • Evaluate suitability for maintenance therapy with Avastin (bevacizumab) or addition of PARP inhibitors.

Problem 2. Hematologic Trends (Anemia and Leukopenia)

• Objective:
  • Hemoglobin: Declined from 12.5 g/dL (2024-11-27) to 11.5 g/dL (2025-01-21).
  • WBC: Fluctuations between 2.31 x 10³/uL (2024-11-12) and 4.83 x 10³/uL (2024-12-24).
  • Platelets: Stable at 150–205 x 10³/uL (2024-11-27 to 2025-01-21).
  • MCV, RDW: Macrocytosis (MCV 91–93 fL, RDW > 15%), possibly related to prior chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression.
• Assessment:
  • Persistent anemia and leukopenia are consistent with chemotherapy effects (Taxol, Carboplatin).
  • The stable platelet count and absence of significant bleeding or infections suggest marrow recovery to some degree.
  • No evidence of myelodysplasia or overt marrow failure.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor complete blood count (CBC) biweekly.
  • Supplement with iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid, if deficiencies are detected.
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens and symptomatic.
  • Perform a bone marrow biopsy if cytopenias fail to improve within 8–12 weeks post-chemotherapy.

Problem 3. Nutritional and Electrolyte Status (not posted)

• Objective:
  • Albumin: Stable at 4.1 g/dL (2024-12-24, 2025-01-21), indicating good nutritional status.
  • Electrolytes: Normal sodium (143 mmol/L), potassium (3.7 mmol/L), and magnesium (2.0 mg/dL) on 2025-01-21.
  • eGFR: Stable at >135 mL/min/1.73 m², creatinine consistently ~0.5 mg/dL.
• Assessment:
  • Nutritional intake appears adequate, with no signs of hypoalbuminemia or electrolyte imbalance.
  • Continued surveillance is required due to the risk of malnutrition from gastrointestinal side effects (chemotherapy or disease progression).
• Recommendations:
  • Reassess dietary intake and weight at each outpatient visit.
  • Consider referral to a dietitian to optimize protein-calorie intake.
  • Check vitamin D and iron studies to address any latent deficiencies.

Summary of Further Actions

• Imaging (e.g., PET-CT) or biopsy to clarify the nature of persistent omental lesions.
• Close hematological monitoring; supplement and investigate for potential deficiencies contributing to anemia.
• Nutritional optimization and regular electrolyte monitoring.
• Continued CA-125 monitoring as a biomarker of treatment response and disease progression.

Supplementary Considerations

• Genetic Testing:
  • It was not explicitly mentioned whether germline and somatic BRCA1/2 testing or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) status determination was conducted. These are critical for tailoring maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitors like Olaparib (olaparib).
• Follow-Up:
  • Recommendations for follow-up post-treatment include regular physical exams, imaging as indicated, and monitoring for late recurrence, as adhered to in this case.

The treatment pathway (surgery, chemotherapy, maintenance, and follow-up) adheres to NCCN recommendations for Stage IIA high-grade serous carcinoma. Genetic testing is recommended to be reviewed or considered if not performed to evaluate potential benefits from PARP inhibitors.

2024-11-04

[role of bevacizumab and PARP inhibitors in advanced ovarian cancer care]

Pathology and Staging:

• The patient has FIGO Stage IIA high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, indicating aggressive but localized disease within the pelvis.

Current Treatment:

• Extensive surgery, including hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and lymphadenectomy, achieved optimal debulking, aligning with NCCN guidelines for advanced ovarian cancer staging.

Systemic Therapy:

• Chemotherapy: Per NCCN guidelines for Stage II high-grade serous carcinoma, the patient is receiving standard carboplatin (AUC 5) and paclitaxel.
  
• Bevacizumab: Added to delay disease progression, and, if well-tolerated, can continue as maintenance post-chemotherapy.

Maintenance Therapy Consideration:

• PARP inhibitors (e.g., olaparib, niraparib) are indicated, especially if BRCA mutations or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is present. Even without these mutations, PARP inhibitors may benefit high-grade cases. Testing for BRCA or HRD should be considered to guide maintenance therapy.

Follow-Up and Monitoring:

• Regular exams every 2–4 months are recommended for the first two years. Monitoring CA-125 or other markers is suggested if initially elevated, with imaging based on clinical indications.

Additional Recommendations:

• Bevacizumab: Consider continued use for maintenance if tolerated and disease-free.
• PARP Inhibitors: If BRCA or HRD testing is incomplete, these tests are recommended, as outcomes may support PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy.
• Psychosocial Support: With the patient’s psychosocial history, ongoing support and a multidisciplinary approach are advised to enhance treatment adherence and quality of life.

Pathology and Staging:

• The patient has been diagnosed with high-grade serous carcinoma of the ovaries, classified as FIGO Stage IIA. This stage and histology indicate an aggressive cancer but with localized spread confined to the pelvis.

Current Treatment:

• The patient underwent extensive debulking surgery, including hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and lymphadenectomy, which achieved optimal debulking. Optimal cytoreduction (with no visible residual disease) is highly favorable and aligns with NCCN’s recommendation for comprehensive surgical staging in advanced ovarian cancer.

Systemic Therapy:

• Chemotherapy: As per NCCN guidelines for Stage II high-grade serous carcinoma, platinum-based chemotherapy remains the standard of care. The patient has received a combination of carboplatin (AUC 5) and paclitaxel, which is consistent with the guideline recommendations【24†source】.
• Addition of Bevacizumab: Bevacizumab was included in the regimen, which is appropriate for advanced stages when combined with chemotherapy as it can be beneficial in delaying progression in select high-grade cases. However, based on the guidelines, bevacizumab may be continued as maintenance therapy after completing chemotherapy if the patient is responding well.

Maintenance Therapy Consideration:

• Given the patient’s high-grade serous carcinoma, maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitors (e.g., olaparib, niraparib) is indicated, especially if there is homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) or BRCA mutation. The NCCN suggests that patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancers without BRCA mutation or unknown HRD status may still benefit from maintenance PARP inhibitors, although BRCA mutation carriers generally see a more significant benefit.
• If BRCA or HRD testing has not been conducted, it should be considered as it can inform the maintenance therapy choice.

Follow-Up and Monitoring:

• NCCN recommends regular follow-up, with physical exams every 2–4 months for the first two years, including pelvic exams as indicated. Monitoring of CA-125 or other tumor markers is advised if they were elevated initially.
• Imaging (CT/MRI of chest, abdomen, and pelvis) should be done as clinically indicated based on the patient’s response and clinical status.

Recommendations for Consideration

• Continuation of Bevacizumab: Evaluate the patient’s tolerance and effectiveness to consider continuation of bevacizumab as maintenance if the patient remains progression-free.
• Consideration of PARP Inhibitors: If genetic testing for BRCA or HRD has not been completed, these should be considered as results may influence maintenance therapy with a PARP inhibitor, as per the NCCN guidelines for maintenance therapy post-primary treatment.
• Emotional and Psychosocial Support: Notably, the patient has a significant psychosocial history and past consultation with psycho-oncology (2024-09-05) for anxiety and adjustment. Continued psychosocial support and a multidisciplinary approach can be beneficial to her quality of life and compliance with ongoing treatments.

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[lab data]

2024-09-24 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-09-24 HBsAg Value 0.33 S/CO

2024-09-24 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-09-24 Anti-HBc Value 5.02 S/CO

2024-09-24 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-09-24 Anti-HCV Value 0.19 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-24 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (169 - 42) / 169 = 75.15%
    • LVEF (%) = 75
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV; normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening, dilated LA; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Dilated RA; normal RV systolic function.
    • Moderate to severe MR (two MR jets); aortic valve sclerosis with mild to moderate AR; mild to moderate TR; mild PR.
    • Possible mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 43 mmHg.
    • Atrial fibirllation.
• 2024-09-12 Pathology- soft tissue biopsy / simple excision (non lipoma)
  • Labeled as “left neck”, excision biopsy — reactive lymph nodes.
  • IHC stains: CK (-), CD3 nd CD20: no predominant sub-population. Please correlate with clinical and image
• 2024-09-11, -09-09 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-09-09 Pathology- bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — No evidence of lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (20%). M/E ratio = 3:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No lymphoid aggregates. There is no evidence of lym phoma involvement in CD3 and CD20 immunostains. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-09-09, -08-06 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Left axis deviation
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-09-09 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • bil supraglottic polypoid lesion
    • patent airway
  • Diagnosis/conclusion
    • r/o lymphoma
• 2024-08-30 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the region about left lacrimal gland. Either residual lymphoma or post-operative inflammation may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the region about right lacrimal gland, in multiple left nek level II to V lymph nodes and in multiple mediastinal lymph nodes. Lymphoma can not be ruled out.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left lobe of the thyroid gland. The nature is to be determined (some kind of thyroid lesion? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right supraglottis and in a focal area in the soft tissue in the lateral aspect of the middle portion of right thigh. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-08-19 Pathology- soft tissue biopsy / simple excision (non lipoma)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lacrimal gland, left, excision — Compatible with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of
      • 1. a piece of gray-pink soft tissue received for frozen section, labeled left lacrimal gland #1, measuring 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.7 cm. All for paraffin section as: F2024–00345 and FS.
      • 2. a piece of gray-white soft tissue fixed in formalin, labeled left lacrimal gland #2, measuring 2.5 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm. All for section as: S2024–17145 A1-A2.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show a picture compatible with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma with following features:
      • Specimen: Left lacrimal gland
      • Procedure: Excision
      • Tumor site: Lacrimal gland
      • Histologic type: Compatible with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
      • Immunophenotyping: CD3(-), CD20(+), BCL2(+), CD10(-), BCL6(-), CD5(-), and CD23(-)
• 2024-08-06 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Widening of the mediastinum.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • Diffuse emphysematous change of both lungs with fibortic change.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-07-26 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • bil supraglottic polypoid lesion, s/p rt steroid injection
• 2024-07-18 CT - orbits
  • Swelling/enlargement of bil. lacrimal glands, more prominent at left with eyeballs compression.
  • After IV contrast administration shows well homogenous enhancement of bil. lacrimal glands.
  • Enlargement/hypertrophy of bil. extraocular muscles also were noted.
• 2024-06-19 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • bil supraglottic polypoid lesion, LPR
• 2024-06-11 Pathology- larynx biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • False vocal cord, left, LMS — Compatible with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia
    • Aryepiglottic fold, left, LMS — Compatible with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia
    • False vocal cord, right, LMS — Compatible with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia
    • Epiglottis, LMS — Compatible with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted in six parts.
    • Part (1) consists of two small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled left false vocal cord, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.1 cm. All for section as: A.
    • Part (2) consists of six small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled left aryepiglottic fold, measuring up to 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section as: B.
    • Part (3) consists of two small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled right false vocal cord, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section as: C.
    • Part (4) consists of multiple small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled epiglottis, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm. All for section as: D.
    • Part (5) consists of five small pieces of pink-gray soft tissue received for frozen section, labeled left false vocal cord,measuring up to 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for paraffin section as: F2024-00237FSA.
    • Part (6) consists of a small piece of pink-gray soft tissue received for frozen section, labeled left aryepiglottic fold,measuring 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for paraffin section as: F2024-00237FSB.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections of all six parts show diffuse small lymphoid cells infiltrate, mild vascular proliferation, and focal fibrosis in subepithelial connective tissue. The overlying squamous epithelium shows no remarkable change.
    • IHC, no invasive carcinoma can be identified in CK stain. Equal number of CD3+ T-cells and CD20+ B lymphocytes are present. No aberrant CD5, CD43 and CD23 expression. Scattered CD10+ cells can be found. According to histologic and immunophenotype findings, reactive lymphoid hyperplasia most likely. Suggest closely follow- up and repeat biopsy if clinically indicated.
• 2024-06-11 Frozen resection
  • False vocal cord, left, frozen section — Dense small lymphoid cell infiltrate with subtle granuloma, carcinoma is unlikely, and lymphoma can not be completely excluded
  • Aryepiglottis fold, left, frozen section — Benign
• 2024-06-10 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Left axis deviation
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Cannot rule out Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-31 MRI - larynx
  • Imaging Report Form for Laryngeal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:3(T_value) N:2c(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2024-05-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • bil cord polypoid lesion, LPR

[consultation]

• 2024-09-09 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • The 74 y/o woman has non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck.
    • Your OPD record MRI: r/o laryngeal ca T3N2cM0, STAGE:IVA. We need your help for assessment
  • A
    • A case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ask for further evaluation.
    • Scope revealed bil supraglottic polypoid lesion subsided s/p rt steroid injection, relatively patent airway.
    • Plans
      • OPD F/U for airway
      • may consider recheck larynx pathology

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-03-04 - rituximab 375mg/m2 530mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1070mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 530mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1070mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 530mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1060mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2.0mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-22 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-28 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-23 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL

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Patient Summary

• The patient, a 74-year-old female with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma (left lacrimal gland, pathology 2024-08-19), has been undergoing R-COP chemotherapy (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisolone) with multiple cycles since 2024-09-23, with the latest on 2025-03-04. She has persistent atrial fibrillation (ECG 2024-09-09), moderate to severe mitral regurgitation, aortic sclerosis with mild-moderate aortic regurgitation, and mild-moderate pulmonary hypertension (TTE 2024-09-24). A history of laryngeal pathology initially suspected as malignancy (MRI 2024-05-31: r/o laryngeal cancer, T3N2cM0, Stage IVA), later found to be reactive lymphoid hyperplasia (pathology 2024-06-11) is noted. Bone marrow biopsy showed no lymphoma involvement (pathology 2024-09-09).
  
• Recent laboratory trends suggest improving renal function (eGFR 91.2 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-03-04 from 72.4 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-27), stable hematological parameters except for persistent mild anemia (Hgb 11.4 g/dL on 2025-03-04). The patient is HBsAg negative but Anti-HBc positive (2024-09-24), indicating past HBV infection, which is relevant given rituximab treatment.
  
• Key concerns include cardiac function (AF, valvular disease, possible pulmonary hypertension), hematological effects of chemotherapy, lymphoma response to treatment, and airway pathology surveillance.

Problem 1. Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma (Left Lacrimal Gland) Under R-COP Therapy

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of MALT (left lacrimal gland, pathology 2024-08-19).
    
  • PET (2024-08-30): Hypermetabolism in left and right lacrimal glands, multiple cervical and mediastinal lymph nodes (suggestive of lymphoma involvement).
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-09-09): No lymphoma involvement.
    
  • Chemotherapy: R-COP regimen since 2024-09-23, with latest cycle on 2025-03-04.
    
  • Laboratory response: Stable leukocyte count (WBC 5.59 x10³/uL on 2025-03-04), mild anemia (Hgb 11.4 g/dL on 2025-03-04), no severe cytopenia.
• Assessment
  • The patient has been undergoing 6 cycles of R-COP, with no significant hematological toxicity or life-threatening complications.
    
  • No reported severe infections, opportunistic infections, or treatment-limiting toxicities.
    
  • Given PET evidence of bilateral lacrimal gland and nodal involvement, treatment response evaluation is necessary.
    
  • The bone marrow remains uninvolved, but mild anemia persists, likely chemotherapy-induced.
    
  • Given Anti-HBc positivity (2024-09-24), HBV DNA testing is recommended to assess reactivation risk. Now on Baraclude (entecavir).
• Recommendation
  • PET/CT reassessment to evaluate response after this cycle of R-COP.
    
  • Continue monitoring blood counts and liver function for rituximab-related reactivation risk.
    
  • May consider IVIG prophylaxis if recurrent infections occur.

Problem 2. Atrial Fibrillation with Valvular Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension (below not posted)

• Objective
  • ECG (2024-09-09): Atrial fibrillation, left axis deviation, anteroseptal infarct (age undetermined).
    
  • Echocardiography (2024-09-24):
    • LVEF 75% (preserved systolic function).
      
    • Moderate to severe mitral regurgitation (two MR jets).
      
    • Aortic sclerosis with mild to moderate aortic regurgitation.
      
    • Mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension (PASP 43 mmHg).
      
    • Dilated LA and RA.
• Assessment
  • Persistent atrial fibrillation with valvular disease increases the risk of cardioembolic stroke.
    
  • Given moderate-severe MR and mild-moderate AR, there is progression of valvular disease which could lead to worsening pulmonary hypertension and heart failure symptoms.
    
  • High PASP (43 mmHg) suggests clinically significant pulmonary hypertension, warranting follow-up.
• Recommendation
  • Consider anticoagulation for AF if not already initiated (CHA₂DS₂-VASc score assessment needed).
    
  • Echocardiographic follow-up to reassess pulmonary hypertension and MR/AR progression.
    
  • Cardiology referral to evaluate rate vs. rhythm control strategies.
    
  • Evaluate for diuretic therapy if signs of fluid overload occur.

Problem 3. Persistent Mild Anemia (Likely Chemotherapy-Induced or Chronic Disease-Related)

• Objective
  • Hgb 11.4 g/dL (2025-03-04), compared to 11.6 g/dL (2025-01-27) and 9.9 g/dL (2025-01-20) (slight improvement).
    
  • RBC 3.64 x10⁶/uL (2025-03-04), compared to 3.34 x10⁶/uL (2025-01-20).
    
  • No severe thrombocytopenia or neutropenia observed.
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-09-09): No lymphoma involvement, normocellular marrow (20%).
• Assessment
  • Persistent mild anemia, possibly due to chemotherapy or chronic inflammation.
    
  • Bone marrow findings do not suggest myelodysplasia or marrow infiltration.
    
  • No severe hemolysis, bleeding, or iron deficiency findings noted.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor Hgb levels with each chemotherapy cycle.
    
  • Consider iron panel and B12/folate levels to rule out nutritional deficiencies.
    
  • If anemia worsens (Hgb <10 g/dL), consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) per NCCN guidelines.

Problem 4. History of Suspected Laryngeal Cancer (Later Found to Be Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia)

• Objective
  • MRI (2024-05-31): R/O laryngeal cancer, T3N2cM0, Stage IVA.
    
  • Pathology (2024-06-11): Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, no malignancy detected.
    
  • Nasopharyngoscopy (2024-09-09): Bilateral supraglottic polypoid lesion, airway patent.
• Assessment
  • The initial concern for laryngeal carcinoma was later ruled out.
    
  • Given recurrent supraglottic lesions, close follow-up is warranted for possible recurrence or lymphoma involvement.
• Recommendation
  • Nasopharyngoscopy surveillance every 3-6 months.
    
  • If lesions persist or worsen, consider repeat biopsy.
    
  • Assess for airway compromise symptoms (hoarseness, stridor, dyspnea).

Conclusion

• This patient with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma under R-COP therapy has shown no severe complications but requires reassessment of lymphoma response with PET/CT. Atrial fibrillation and valvular disease warrant cardiac follow-up, and persistent mild anemia requires monitoring. The previously suspected laryngeal carcinoma remains a concern, requiring ongoing surveillance. HBV reactivation risk should be closely monitored given rituximab use.

2024-10-29

[monitoring WBC in follow-up to R-COP treatment]

Mild hypokalemia has been observed, which might be managed through potassium supplementation via tablets or diet.

• 2024-10-28 K (Potassium) 3.3 mmol/L

Following the R-COP regimen on 2024-09-23, mild leukopenia was noted on 2024-10-04. It is recommended to continue monitoring WBC changes after the second session administered this hospitalization.

• 2024-10-28 WBC 5.11 x10^3/uL
• 2024-10-04 WBC 3.39 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-22 WBC 4.34 x10^3/uL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-11-11 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Faint hot spots in both rib cages and left iliac crest, respectively, and increased activity in bilateral femurs, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change, bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-, T- and L-spine, and bilateral shoulders.
• 2024-11-08 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Multiple lung metastases.
  • Right Pleura effusion.
• 2024-10-07 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Wall thickening at rectum is found. Rectal cancer is considered.
    • s/p colostomy with its orifice at RLQ.
    • Necrotic mass at both lobes of liver is found.
    • Left perineal cyst measuring 5.4cm is found.
    • Target like lesions scattered at both lobes of liver up to 11.4cm is found. Liver mets is considered. In progression.
    • Massive pleural effusion over right hemithorax is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Diffuse nodular lesions are found at both lobes of lung is found up to 1.75cm. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-05-31, the lesions progressed.
  • Imp:
    • Rectal cancer s/p colostomy with its orifice at RLQ. Liver mets and lung mets progressed. Rectal cancer persisted.
    • Massive right pleural effusion is found.
• 2024-05-31 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Progression of live metastases.
    • Multiple lung metastases (progression).
    • A cystic lesion (3.5x4.5cm) in left perineum.
    • Enlargement of right thyroid gland. Nodules (up to 8mm) at bil. thyroid glands.
    • Retroversion of uterus. Nodules (up to 2.4cm) in uterus.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Progression of live and lung metastases.
• 2024-02-20 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • up to 10cm, lumen narrowing, and radation procitis is seen.
    • check from distal T colstomy and stool obstruction
  • Diagnosis
    • rectum stenosis, can not evaluate primary site
• 2024-02-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P operation. Progression of live metastases.
    • Multiple lung metastases.
    • A nodule (2.8cm) in right thyroid gland.
    • A cystic lesion (3.5x4.8cm) in left perineum.
    • Retroversion of uterus. Nodules (up to 2.4cm) in uterus.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Progression of live metastases.
    • Multiple lung metastases.
• 2023-11-01 CT - abdomen
  • Prior CT identified liver metastases on both lobes are noted again, mild decreasing in size that are c/w stable disease.
• 2023-07-31 CT - abdomen
  • Rectal cancer s/p colostomy with liver meta, lung meta. The metastatic lesion regressed slightly. The primary tumor is statinary or minimally regressed.
  • Cystic lesionat left perineum measuring 5.9cm in largest dimension, r/o bartholin cyst.
• 2023-04-24 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-05853
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT>GAT, p.G12D)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-04-22 CT - chest
  • Left lower lobe lung meta. 1.75cm
  • Thyroid metastatic lesion at right lobe. 3.1cm
  • Liver meta at both lobes.
• 2023-04-10 PET scan
  • Increased FDG uptake in the rectal region, compatible with the primary rectal cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in both left and right lobes of the liver, highly suspected rectal cancer with distant metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left lower lung, highly suspected cancer (rectal or thyroid cancer with distant mets ?), suggesting biopsy for investigation; increased FDG uptake in the left upper lung, the nature is to be determined (inflammation process or cancer with lung mets ?), suggesting follow-up.
  • Increased FDG uptake in both right and left lobes of the thyroid gland, highly suspected another pirmary thyroid cancer, suggesting biopsy (right lobe) for investigation. .
  • Rectal cancer with liver and lung metastasis, cTxNxM1b, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.) and highly suspected another primary thyroid cancer, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-03-29 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, upper rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2023-03-21 Gynecologic Ultrasonography
  • Subserosal myoma 37.3 x 26.2 mm, posterior
  • Bilateral ovarian cysts

[MedRec]

• 2023-04-18 ~ 2023-04-25 POMR Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectal cancer with multiple liver and left lung metastasis, cT4aN2aM1b, stage IVb status post T loop colostomy and port-a insertion, left after left cephalic vein exploration on 2023/04/19. ECOG：0.
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
  • CC
    • for enterostomy and Consult GS for Port-A implantation.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 54 year old woman with the history of 1) bilateral breast fibroadenomas, 2) rectum adenocaircinam with lumen narrowing was diagnosed in 2023-03.
    • She was just discharged from our CRS ordinary ward on 2023/03/31 under the tentative diagnosis as rectal cancer with multiple liver and lung metastasis.
    • The pathology showed adenocarcinoma. Arrange whole body PET scan showed rectal cancer with liver and lung metastasis, cTxNxM1b, stage IVB and highly suspected another primary thyroid cancer.
    • After discussion, neoadjuvant CCRT was suggested. This time, she is admitted to our ward for enterostomy and Consult GS for Port-A implantation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admittion, she was under surgery of T loop colostomy and Port-A insertion on 2023/04/19.
    • NPO with adequate IV fluid supplement and empirical antibiotic treatment with Soonmelt was use after operation.
    • Surgical wound pain was under the medications control. Tolerable oral diet was noted after operation and intravenous fluid supplement was tappered down.
    • Education on care of colostomy was done. Consulted radiation oncology and hematology oncology for neo-adjuvant CCRT. Suggest arrange Chest CT was perfromed on 2023/04/22. The report showed left lower lobe lung meta about 1.75cm; thyroid metastatic lesion at right lobe about 3.1cm; liver meta at both lobes.
    • The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. She was discharged today and OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# TID
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
• 2023-03-22 ~ 2023-03-31 POMR Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectal cancer with local abscess, and multiple liver with lung metastasis, stage IVb
  • CC
    • Lower abdominal pain for 5 days.
    • Noticed granular bloody stool since 2 months ago
  • Present illness
    • This is a 54 year old woman with the history of bilateral breast fibroadenomas. This time, was admitted due to lower abdominal pain for 5 days.
    • The patient noticed granular bloody stool since 2 months ago. There was no abdominal discomfort then. However, she encountered sudden dull pain at lower abdomen on the following days 5 days ago. It was a suprapubic pain with radiation to right flank with shaking chills for 2 days. She had nausea and vomitted once. Thus, she came to our ER on 2023/03/21 for help.
    • At ER, chills and fever up to 38.2 was noted. PE showed periumbilical tenderness without rebounding pain. Lab data revealed neutrophil predominant leukocytosis WBC 17660/ul with elevated CRP 11.59. Anemia Hb 8.3.
    • ABD CT showed thickening wall of rectosigmoid colon with focal loculated fluid, r/o colon malignancy with rupture and abscess, suspect metastasis to liver. LLL tumor, r/o malignancy. GB stone. and a soft tissue tumor, 6.5cm, r/o uterine myoma.
    • She was referred to CRS OPD next day with blood test showed CEA 186.2ng/mL and highter CRP level to 13.97.
    • Thus, under the impression of abscess of intestine r/o malignancy, she was admitted for further treatment and evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and blood examination were done. NPO and nutrition support by PPN and IV fluids hydration, antibiotic treatment. On full liquid diet was started on 2023/03/27 after abdominal discomfort and general condition subsided. Arrange sigmoidfiberscopy for biopsy was performed on 2023/03/28. No nausea and no vomiting, stools and flatus passage. On semi-liquid diet was started on 2023/03/30. Well bowel movement and stools passage with diet fair tolerant. Now, the patient no fever and no complication. Discharged in general condition stable on 2023/03/31 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Transamin (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H

[surgical operation]

• 2023-04-19
  • Surgery
    • T loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • Dilation of colon    

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-05-04 ~ 2023-06-15 - RT to the pelvis: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The rectal tumor: 54 Gy/ 30 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-03 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 180mg/m2 290mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI. hold Avastin due to colostomy has dark blood noted)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4400mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-24 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-11-27 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-11-08 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-10-08 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-09-04 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-08-05 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-07-15 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-06-24 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-06-03 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-05-20 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-04-19 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-03-18 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2024-02-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3820mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3840mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3850mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-06 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-11-09 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-10-20 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-10-04 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-09-13 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-08-21 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-07-28 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-07-12 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-06-20 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-05-30 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-05-08 - (FOLFIRI)

==========

2024-02-20

On 2024-02-19, the patient received Avastin + FOLFOX during her current hospital stay. Lab values obtained on the same date were unremarkable except for an elevated alkaline phosphatase level at 154 U/L.

A subsequent sigmoidoscopy performed on 2024-02-20 revealed luminal narrowing up to 10cm from the anal verge. This finding suggests rectal stenosis and precluded evaluation of the primary tumor site.

No medication discrepancies were identified during the review.

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[lab data]

2024-08-26 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable
2024-08-23 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-08-23 HBsAg Value 0.42 S/CO
2024-08-23 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-08-23 Anti-HBc-Value 0.23 S/CO
2024-08-23 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-08-23 Anti-HCV Value 0.18 S/CO
2024-08-23 HLA A-high 02:06
2024-08-23 HLA A-high 33:03
2024-08-23 HLA B-high 15:18
2024-08-23 HLA B-high 58:01
2024-08-23 HLA C-high 03:02
2024-08-23 HLA C-high 07:04
2024-08-23 HLA DQ-high 02:01
2024-08-23 HLA DQ-high 05:01
2024-08-23 HLA DR-high 03:01
2024-08-23 HLA DR-high 10:01

2024-08-22 CMV viral load assay Target Not Detected IU/mL
2024-08-22 Mycoplasma IgM Negative Index
2024-08-22 Mycoplasma IgM Value 0.2 Index

2024-08-20 Cryptococcus Ag Negative
2024-08-20 Cold hemo. <1:8
2024-08-20 BCR/abl (BM)(qual) Undetectable
2024-08-16 JAK2 (quan) 0.00 %
2024-08-16 FLT3/ITD (BM) Undetectable
2024-08-16 NPM1 (quan)(BM) Presence of mutation
2024-08-16 P.jiroveci DNA-Sp Undetectable
2024-08-15 CMV viral load assay Target Not Detected IU/mL
2024-08-15 CD2 NA
2024-08-15 CD3 2.8
2024-08-15 CD4 NA
2024-08-15 CD5 0.6
2024-08-15 CD7 0.1
2024-08-15 CD8 NA
2024-08-15 CD10 4.5
2024-08-15 CD11b 34.4
2024-08-15 CD13 96.2
2024-08-15 CD14 0.2
2024-08-15 CD15 NA
2024-08-15 CD16 0.62
2024-08-15 CD19 0.4
2024-08-15 CD19/kappa NA
2024-08-15 CD19/Lambda NA
2024-08-15 CD20 1.08
2024-08-15 CD23 NA
2024-08-15 CD25 NA
2024-08-15 CD33 99.4
2024-08-15 CD34 0.39
2024-08-15 CD38 NA
2024-08-15 CD56 0.06
2024-08-15 CD103 NA
2024-08-15 CD117 97.2
2024-08-15 CD138 NA
2024-08-15 FMC7 NA
2024-08-15 HLA-DR 56.3
2024-08-15 MPO NA
2024-08-15 TdT NA

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-02 Pathology - fissure/fistula
  • Anus, fistulotomy — Anal fistula
  • Section shows pieces of cutaneous-colonic junctional tissue with acute and chronic inflammation.
• 2024-12-30 Spirometry
  • spiromery: normal ventilation; non-significant bronchodilator response
  • lung volumes: normal total lung capacity; no air-trapping
  • diffusion: moderate reduced
  • airway resistance: normal
• 2024-12-04 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, clinically: AML on daunorubicin + Cytarabine, biopsy — mild hypocellularity with no apparent blasts.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 40 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 2:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117: <1 %; CD34: <1 %; MPO: 65 %, CD61: 5 %; CD71: 30 % (of the nucleated cells).
• 2024-10-29 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with partial remission
  • Sections show 30-40 % cellularity. The M/E ratio is about 4/1 - 5/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 1-8/HPF.
  • The immunohistochemical stain CD117-positive blasts are about 5-10% of all nucleated cells. The immunohistochemical stain CD34-positive blasts are about <1% of all nucleated cells. The immunohistochemical stain of MPO is positive. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-10-16 Pathology - fissure/fistula
  • Anus, fistulectomy — Anal fistula with abscess
  • Section shows piece(s) of cutaneous-colonic junctional tissue with one fistula surrounded by abscess composed of necrotic tissur as well as acute and chronic inflammation.
• 2024-10-08 CXR
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via left forearm.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration projecting at LLL of the lung is suspected. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right lower lung is suspected. Follow up is indicated.
• 2024-08-28 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Some ascites at pelvis is found.
    • There are several diverticula at ascending and sigmoid colon.
    • Consolidation of right lower lobe is noted.
  • Imp:
    • Probably pneumonic patch at right lower lobe
    • Mild ascites at pelvic cavity with increased intestinal gas is found. r/o enteritis
• 2024-08-28 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L3-4 and L4-5.
  • Mild Wedge deformity at left lateral aspect of L3 vertebral body is noted.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-08-23 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • White spot lesions, esophagus, biopsy — Squamous hyperplasia with bacteria
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of squamous hyperplasia with a few neutrophils and lymphocytes infiltration, bacterial colonies and no fungal infection in the limited specimen, which special stains of PAS and GMS are negative. Follow up.
• 2024-08-22 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Suspect esophageal candidiasis, s/p biopsy
  • Superficial gastritis
• 2024-08-17 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Subsegmental consolidation of right lower lobe is found. Pneumonic patch is considered.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • One cystic lesion at S7 liver measuring 2.1cm is found.
  • Imp:
    • Subsegmental consolidation of right lower lobe is found. Pneumonic patch is considered.
• 2024-08-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Slightly heteroechoic liver texture was noted. A 1.8 cm anechoic lesion at S7
    • Pancreas
      • Part of head and part of tail masked by gas
  • Diagnosis:
    • Probably parenchymal liver disease
    • Hepatic cyst
• 2024-08-12 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — Acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AMMoL)
  • Section shows hypercellular bone marrow for age (80 - 90%) with proliferation of blasts (CD117+, > 20%). Immature myelomonocytic cells are increased (CD163+, > 20%). Erythroid precursors are decreased. Mature myeloid cells are decreased. Megakaryocytes are adequate and appear normal in morphology.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD71(sparse+), MPO(+), CD34(-)CD20(-), CD61(+ at megakaryocytes), CD138(focal+, 1%), TdT(-).
• 2024-08-09 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L3-4 and L4-5.
  • Mild Wedge deformity at left lateral aspect of L3 vertebral body is noted.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-08-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (123 - 28) / 123 = 77.24%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild TR

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-09 ~ 2025-03-01 POMR Chest Medicine Su WenLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bacteremia due to blood culture yield Gemella haemolysans
    • In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest post return of spontaneous circulation on 2025/02/28
    • Wide type FLT3-ITD acute myeloblastic leukemia, 46,XY[9]
    • Acute hypoxic respiratory failure post intubation on 2025/02/28
    • Septic shock with multiple organ failure (lung, kidney and heart)
    • Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • Acute kidney injury with metabolic acidosis
    • Pancytopenia
    • Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Hypokalemia
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
  • CC
    • For allo-PBSCT    
  • Present illness history
    • The 63 y/o man has DM, H/T and paroxysmal Af under medicine control. He sufferes from cough with sputum for 3 weeks, fatigue and sweating since 2024/08/05, so he was brought to our ED for help on 2024/08/05. At ED, the lab data showed Hb 8.4g/dL, blast 8%, slight leukocytosis and mild thrombocytopenia.
    • Bone marrow and chromosome on 2024/08/12, report showed AMMoL. NPM1 mutation was dected but negative study for FLT3-ITD, JAK-2 and bcr-abl.
    • He received PICC insertion. EGD report showed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A, Suspect esophageal candidiasis, s/p biopsy and Superficial gastritis. PPI supplement during hospitalization.
    • C1 chemo as 7+3 since 2024/08/23. Hold chemo on 2024/08/28 for abdomianl severe pain and tenderness, the abd CT was done on 2024/08/28 night, report showed mild ascites at pelvic cavity with increased intestinal gas is found. r/o enteritis. GS was consulted, who impression of early acute appendicitis, but emergent LA is not suitable due to neutropenia on 2024/08/28 night.
    • C1 chemotherapy with 7+3 on 2024/09/24 (redo).
    • C2 chemotherapy with 7+3 on 2024/10/30.
    • BM showed compatible with partial remission. Recommended to use the Hua Ci Bone Marrow Bank for construction.
    • Recheck BM report showed mild hypocellularity with no apparent blasts on 2024/12/06.
    • C3 Chemotherapy as 2+5 since 2024/12/6. Proto was consulted for anal pain assessment, surgical intervention as fistulectomy on 2025/01/02.
    • This time, he denied fullness in recent days, so he was admitted for haploidentical daughter RD-allogenous PBSCT for AML (PTCyF30B3TBI ATG) on 2025/02/09.
    • Donor Wang XinXian 700643111 (daughter)
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • 2025-02-28: This morning, the patient developed dyspnea, hypotension, and eventually cardiac arrest. The first round of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed, resulting in return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). The patient regained consciousness with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of E4V5M6. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis revealed metabolic acidosis. The patient was transferred to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) due to two episodes of altered consciousness, both of which improved following CPR. The ABG again showed metabolic acidosis.
    • 2025-02-27 (Last night): The patient was found to have acute renal failure. Despite fluid resuscitation, low blood pressure persisted. Clinically, the patient had neutropenic fever associated with enteritis (watery diarrhea), hyperglycemia (420 mg/dL), septic shock, and metabolic acidosis. Differential diagnoses for the shock, including hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non-ketotic state (HHNK) or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), were considered. Inotropic agents were administered to raise his blood pressure.
    • Today is post-transplant day 8 (D8), 2025-02-28, following haploidentical transplantation. The antibiotics were changed to cubicin and meropenem after the shock events, considering the side effects of diarrhea and renal dysfunction.
    • Blood products were ordered according to the following guidelines: All blood should be irradiated. Use blood type A for packed RBC transfusions. Use blood type AB for platelet transfusions.
    • After transfer to the MICU, we discussed the patient’s condition with his family, noting that he was in profound shock despite being on three inotropic agents. They understood the situation. A bedside echocardiogram performed by the cardiologist revealed septal hypokinesia. Given the EKG showing atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (AfRVR), dopamine and dobutamine were administered. We planned to aggressively administer fluid resuscitation.
    • At around 21:00, the patient had a dramatic change in consciousness (from E4V5M6 to E4V1M1) with refractory shock. Upon reviewing his treatment course, it was noted that his consciousness had been initially clear, with inotropic agents gradually tapered. Given the patient’s condition, an intracranial etiology could not be excluded. After discussing with Dr. Gao, we decided not to arrange an emergent brain CT.
    • The on-duty doctor also informed the family about the possibility of sudden cardiac death during the transfer, given the patient’s relatively unstable blood pressure and severe hypoxemia (p/f ratio: 80, likely due to transfusion-related acute lung injury [TRALI]). The family understood the situation.
    • Hyperammonemia was noted, and lactulose was administered rectally. Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) was initiated at around 00:25. However, the family subsequently declined chest compressions. Despite the administration of epinephrine, there was no return of spontaneous circulation.
    • The patient expired at 01:01 on 2025/03/01, with his family by his side.
• 2025-02-12 MultiTeam - Social Services
  • Consultation Date: 2025-02-11
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Other: Bone marrow transplant case
    
  • Status: Ongoing proactive follow-up
    
  • Family Situation (Reported on 2025-02-11 by Social Worker Jiang PinXuan)
    • The patient is a 64-year-old married man with two daughters, residing with his wife in XinDian in a walk-up apartment (no elevator).
      
    • The patient was employed at Academia Sinica but has been on medical leave since being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2024-08.
      
    • In 2024, the patient received a cancer insurance payout and has an ongoing daily hospitalization insurance benefit of TWD 3,000 per day.
      
    • The patient’s wife is a retired high school teacher and serves as his primary caregiver during hospitalization.
      
    • The patient’s elder daughter is married with two children, while the younger daughter (28 years old) is unmarried. Both daughters are working and residing in the United States.
      
    • The patient was one of three siblings and is the second-born. His parents are deceased, and his brothers, who reside in Taipei, are aware of his medical condition.
      
    • Primary Contacts:
      • Patient: 0921-813-105
        
      • Wife (Xu WenQin): 0921-813-106
        
  • Primary Issue:
    • Medical Understanding
      • Concern: Explanation of bone marrow donation.
        
  • Intervention:
    • Psychosocial assessment of the patient and family situation
      
  • Action Plan and Notes:
    • Reason for Consultation: The patient has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and has been evaluated for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. The medical team referred the case to social services for a psychosocial assessment.
      
    • 2025-02-10:
      • The social worker participated in a multi-team family meeting around 1 PM, where the patient and his wife were present.
        
      • The attending physician explained the treatment process, prognosis, and addressed questions from the patient and family.
        
    • 2025-02-11:
      • The social worker conducted a pre-transplant psychosocial assessment (report saved separately in the social work management system).
        
      • The patient expressed gratitude to the medical team. Following the detailed explanation by the attending physician, the patient and his family gained a better understanding of the disease, treatment plan, and necessary post-transplant considerations. And the patient has relayed this information to his daughters.
        
      • The patient inquired about the success rate of leaving the transplant unit based on the social worker’s experience. The social worker reassured the patient, acknowledging that feeling anxious is normal. Emphasized that outcomes vary among individuals but reassured the patient that he has already taken proactive measures, such as infection prevention awareness and maintaining an exercise routine.
        
  • The patient acknowledged and nodded in response.
    
  • The patient also asked additional medical-related questions. The social worker advised him to direct all medical concerns to the medical team for precise information.
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025-02-12 07:45 – Dr. Gao WeiYao: Acknowledged.
• 2025-02-10 Family Meeting
  • Conditioning Regimen of haploidentical daughter allo-PBSCT for AML
    • 2025-02-08 W6
      • phenytoin 100mg TID (7 days before busulfan till 1 day after last busulfan dose)
    • 2025-02-13 W4 D-7
      • Micafungin 50mg IVD QD (till WBC > 1000/uL for 3 days)
      • Cravit 750mg PO QD
      • B-Iodine 1:30 for gurgling, 1:200 for bathing
      • Neomycin 250mg QID
    • 2025-02-14 W5 D-6
      • fludarabine 30mg/m2 over 1 hr
      • granisetron 2mg IVD
      • betamethasone 4mg
    • 2025-02-15 W6 D-5
      • fludarabine 30mg/m2 over 1 hr
      • busulfan 3.2mg/kg NS 300mL (dilute to 10 fold) IVD 3hr
      • granisetron 2mg IVD
      • betamethasone 4mg
    • 2025-02-16 W7 D-4
      • fludarabine 30mg/m2 over 1 hr
      • busulfan 3.2mg/kg NS 300mL (dilute to 10 fold) IVD 3hr
      • granisetron 2mg IVD
      • betamethasone 4mg
    • 2025-02-17 W1 D-3
      • fludarabine 30mg/m2 over 1 hr
      • busulfan 3.2mg/kg NS 300mL (dilute to 10 fold) IVD 3hr
      • granisetron 2mg IVD
      • betamethasone 4mg
    • 2025-02-18 W2 D-2
      • TBI 200 cGy/2fr
      • fludarabine 30mg/m2 over 1 hr
      • ATG 2.0mg/kg NS 500mL IVD 6-12hr (methylprednisolone and diphenhydramine before ATG)
      • betamethasone 4mg
      • granisetron 2mg IVD
    • 2025-02-19 W3 D-1
      • TBI 200 cGy/2fr
      • ATG 2.0mg/kg NS 500mL IVD 6-12hr (total 5mg/kg/2days)
      • 20:20 NaHCO3 2.5amp and KCl 15% 5mL in 2000mL
    • 2025-02-20 W4 D00
      • 30min before PBSCT - mannitol 100mL (0.2g/kg) + cortisol 200mg + diphenhydramine 1amp + metoclopramide 1amp + acyclovir 250mg/m2 IV Q8H
    • 2025-02-21 W5 D01
      • leteromovir 240mg PO QD until D84
    • 2025-02-22 W6 D02
      • none
    • 2025-02-23 W7 D03
      • Endoxan 50mg/kg NS 500mL IVD 4hr QD + mesna 12mg/kg at 0, 4, 8 hr
      • Aloxi 0.25mg IV
      • betamethasone 4mg
      • aprepitant 125mg PO
    • 2025-02-24 W7 D04
      • Endoxan 50mg/kg NS 500mL IVD 4hr QD + mesna 12mg/kg at 0, 4, 8 hr
      • Aloxi 0.25mg IV
      • betamethasone 4mg
      • aprepitant 125mg PO
    • 2025-02-25 W1 D05
      • G-CSF (5ug/kg) 300ug SC QD till WBC > 4000/uL
      • CsA 1.5mg/kg/Q12H NS 250mL (non-PVC bag and NTG IV set) IVD 2hr till D22 (target 250+-50) check QW14
      • MMF + ursodiol 500mg D5 to D90
    • Note
      • ATG dose was adjusted from 2.5mg/kg x2 to 2.0mg/kg x2 for PTCy protocol
      • Conditioning and GVHD prophylaxis PTCy F30B3TBI ATG was modified based on the following references
        • Busulfan 3.2mg/kg for 3-4 days in case of MAC, busulfan 3.2mg/kg for 2 days in case of RIC (Xu X et al. BMT 2020; Sugita J et al. BMT 2019)
        • McCudy S et al. Blood 2019;134(21):1802-1810
      • MAC conditioning regimen (PBSC mode) (Solomon SR BBMT 2012;18:1859-1866)
        • Fludarabine 25mg/m2/d on days -6 and -2, busulfan 110mg/m2/d on days -7 to -4 and Cy 14.5mg/kg/d on days -3 and -2.
        • On day 0, patients received an unmanipulated PBSC allgraft with a CD34 dose caped at 5x10^6/kg recipient weight.
        • No immunosuppressive agents are administered until 24hrs after the last dose of posttransplantation Cy.
        • MMF: 15mg/kg 3 times daily with a max daily dose of 3gm.
        • MMF and tacolimus was discontinued without taper at D35 and D100 respectively in the absence of GVHD.
        • Leteromovir 240mg PO daily (480mg daily if not combined with cyclosporine) for 3 months (NHI limits up to D84)
        • Urso (ursodeoxycolic acid) 500mg BID (D5 to D90) to prevent VOD (Salas MQ 2021; Transplant Cell Ther)
• 2025-02-04 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • S:
    • The patient is going to receive BMT, referred for total body irradiation.
    • PI: Acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AMMoL), s/p chemotherapy (2024-08-23 ~ 2024-12-10), not having achieved remission, referred for total body irradiation in order to BMT.
    • Family history: (-)
    • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
    • Personal Hx: DM (+); HTN (+)
    • Previous RT Hx: (-)
  • O:
    • ECOG: 0
    • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg.
    • CXR (2024-08-05): Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque. Clean lung fields based on plain image. Normal shape and size of heart. No abnormal mediastinal interfaces, stripes, and lines. Normal appearance of both hila. Costophrenic angles are preserved. Unremarkable of visible trachea and bilateral main bronchi. Marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies due to spondylosis.
    • Abd sono (2024-08-13): Probably parenchymal liver disease. Hepatic cyst
    • Pathology (S2024-16568, 2024-08-14): Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — Acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AMMoL)
    • CT scan of lung (2024-08-17): Subsegmental consolidation of right lower lobe is found. Pneumonic patch is considered.
    • CT scan of abdomen (2024-08-28): Probably pneumonic patch at right lower lobe. Mild ascites at pelvic cavity with Increased intestinal gas is found. r/o enteritis.
    • Pathology (S2024-22296, 2024-11-01): Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with partial remission
    • Pathology (S2024-25323, 2024-12-06): Bone marrow, iliac, clinically: AML on daunorubicin + Cytarabine, biopsy — mild hypocellularity with no apparent blasts. IHC stains: CD117: ＜1%; CD34: ＜1 %; MPO: 65%, CD61: 5 %; CD71: 30% (of the nucleated cells).
  • A:
    • Acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AMMoL), s/p chemotherapy, not having achieved remission.
  • P:
    • TBI is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: in order to BMT
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: total body
    • Technique: 2D
    • Preliminary planning dose: 400cGy/4 fractions/2 days
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his wife. He understand and agree to receive TBI. The treatment planning of TBI will be started at 1420, 2025-02-10.
• 2024-11-10 Shared Decision Making, SDM
  • The attending physician explained to the patient, his wife, and their only son that acute leukemia is one of the most fragile types of cancer. The patient has a rare genetic mutation associated with poor prognosis and a high risk of relapse. Due to severe immunosuppression, the patient experienced significant complications, including a severe pneumonia episode during the first chemotherapy cycle, which required admission to the ICU. Following the completion of this round of chemotherapy, the patient developed pneumonia again, demonstrating a high risk during treatment.
    
  • The physician emphasized that after chemotherapy, the next step should be a bone marrow transplant, as it offers the only chance to suppress the disease. However, the physician also noted that transplantation carries a significant risk of relapse and a high mortality rate during the procedure. Without transplantation, there is no possibility of a cure. Regardless of the family’s decision after discussions, the physician recommended preparing for the worst-case scenario.
    
  • The patient stated that he has already communicated his wishes clearly to his son.
• 2024-08-08 ~ 2024-09-16 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission, AMMoL
    • Acute appendicitis
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters insertion on 2024/08/14
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Hypocalcemia
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Phlebitis over left arm
  • CC
    • Fatigue and sweating on 2024/08/05
  • Present illness history
    • The 63 y/o man has DM, H/T and paroxysmal Af under medicine control. He sufferes from cough with sputum for 3 weeks, fatigue and sweating since 2024/08/05, so he was brought to our ED for help.
    • At ED, the lab data showed Hb 8.4g/dL, blast 8%. Due to suspect AML, so he was admitted on 2024/08/08.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received bone marrow and chromosome on 2024/08/12, report showed AMMoL. He received PICC insertion. Chest man was consulted for RLL pneumonia with productive cough, who suggested GERD related and gave anti-cough agents for control.
    • EGD was done, report showed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A, Suspect esophageal candidiasis, s/p biopsy and Superficial gastritis.
    • PPI supplement during hospitalization. C1 chemo as 7+3 from 2024-08-23 to 2024-08-29. Sudden onset, abdominal distention with hypoactive bowel sound, no tenderness or muscle gaurding on 2024/08/28 afternoon, the stading abdomen film showed down, report showed fecal material store in the colon.
    • Due to abdomianl severe pain and tenderness, the abd CT was done on 2024/08/28 night, report showed mild ascites at pelvic cavity with increased intestinal gas is found. r/o enteritis, so we hold chemotherapy on 2024/08/28.
    • GS was consulted, who impression of early acute appendicitis, but emergent LA is not suitable due to neutropenia on 2024/08/28 night.
    • NPO and IVF hydration at first, shift antibiotic to Finibax and Targocid combination treatment. After treatment, his neutropenia stage got improvement and no thrombocytoepnia, so he can be discharged on 2024/09/16. OPD follow up and re-admission on 2024/09/22.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cordarone (amiodarone 200mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 10 units HS SC 5D
• 2024-05-18, -02-24, 2023-11-29 Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • Prescriptin x3
    • Rytmonorm (propafenone 150mg) 1# BID 28D - Normally take one pill every day (QD), and when arrhythmia occurs, take one pill in the morning and evening (BID).
• 2023-10-04 Cardiology Zhang YaoTing
  • S
    • attack of arrhythmia since 10 years ago. after taking some medication his symptom improved.
    • attack for anthoer 3 episodes AFib recently. onset for hours. body weight no change. only attack for hours.
  • Prescriptin
    • Rytmonorm (propafenone 150mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Lixiana FC (edoxaban 60mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

• 2025-02-10 Infectious Disease

  • Q
    • The 64 y/o man has AML case, he need do the allo-PBSCT this time. Day 0 in 2025/02/20. We need your help for antibiotics assessment later. Thanks!

• 2024-12-24 Colorectal Surgery

  • Q
    • The 64 y/o man has AML under chemotherapy treatment. His anal painful this early morning under neutropenia stage, so we need your help for assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • Deep transsphincteric peri-abscess-fistula (3-6 oclock positions) was identified with some pus discharge s/p op (2024-10-16)
    • WBC: 540
    • DRE: induration, swelling, erythema with tendrenss at right anterior perianal region(9-12 oclock position), c/w abscess. previous surgical scar(+) at left side is normal
    • A:
      • Perianal abscess (right anterior site, a different location compared to last time) - marked leukopenia-related
    • P:
      • Strong antibiotics first
      • Incision and drainage may be considered if failed medical treatment
      • We’ll visit him again on Thursday morning and determine whether an operation is needed
      • Please inform us if any problem

• 2024-10-14 Colorectal Surgery

  • Q
    • The 63 y/o man has AML under chemotherapy with isolation. Due to anal pain in progress, so he need your help for assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • WBC: 1700
    • DRE: induration with tenderness (+) at left lateral and right posterior positions (3-5 oclock position, 6-7 oclock positions). Some mixed hemorrhoids (+)
    • A:
      • Perianal infection (abscess) is suspected
    • P:
      • Strong antibiotics had been used (Targocid + Doripenem)
      • Correct underlying leukopenia
      • Surgical drainage may be considered 2-3 days later if still failed medical treatment
      • We will follow this patient and please inform us if any problems

• 2024-10-09 Infectious Disease

• 2024-09-10 Cardiology

  • Q
    • The 63 y/o man has AML. Due to HR 100-120bpm under Rytmonorm 150mg bid, so we need your help for management.
  • A
    • Admitted for AML s/p induction. Previous atrial fibrillation but in low burden. While the management of the leukemia, fast heart rate with intermittent palpitation noted. However, no eCG support the posible attakc of AFIB. Currently, he was under previous medicatoin with propafenone 1# BID
    • O
      • 2D echo
        • IVS (mm) = 15; LVPW (mm) = 12; M-mode (Teichholz) = 77.2
        • Adequate LV,RV systolic function with normal wall motion
        • LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation
        • Mild TR
    • Suggestion:
      • for the neutropenia and difficult for complex study at the present stage and further transplant, suggest transition propafenoen to Amiodarone to reduce the drug complexity
        • recommened switch to Amiodarone 1# QD.
        • Due to low platelet count and low CHA2DS2-VAsc score, no stroke prevention required at the present stage
      • This patient also had possible sinus tachycardia currently, may try beta-blocker to lower the heart rate if tolerable
        • consider up titrating from bisoprolol (Concor) 2.5mg QD => and up ittrating to HR around 80 if BP acceptable.

• ….-..-..

[surgical operation]

• 2025-02-11
  • Surgery
    • RIJV permcath implantation        
  • Finding
    • The Permcath catheter was inserted via right internal jugular vein and patent flow after implantation was confirmed  
• 2025-01-02
  • Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
  • Finding
    • Perianal fistula-abscess (deep complex, right lateral) was noted 
• 2024-10-16
  • Surgery
    • Fistulotomy and debridement
  • Finding
    • Deep transsphincteric peri-abscess-fistula (3-6 oclock positions) was identified with some pus discharge.
• 2024-08-14
  • Surgery
    • PICC insertion (Left basilic vein approach, 40cm)                
  • Finding
    • Indication: long term IV requirement.        
    • intra-op ultrasound done. Left basilic vein appears to be reasonable site for PICC.            
    • intra-op fluoroscopy confirmed correct tip location

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-23 - cyclophosphamide 50mg/kg 4000mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-2
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2025-02-14 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr D1-5 + busulfan 3.2mg/kg 240mg NS 400mL 3hr D2-4 (PTCy TBI ATG)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-12-06 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 88mg NS 100mL 10min D1-2 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 195mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-11-05 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 86mg NS 100mL 10min D1 . + cytarabine 100mg/m2 193mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-10-30 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 86mg NS 100mL 10min D1-2 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 193mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-4
• 2024-09-24 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 87mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 190mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7
• 2024-08-23 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7

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2025-03-04

[Step-by-Step Comprehensive Analysis and Potential Improvements for Future PBSCT Success]

1. Pre-Transplant Optimization and Risk Stratification

What Happened?

• The patient had multiple high-risk factors before PBSCT:
  • AML (AMMoL, NPM1 mutation, FLT3-ITD negative).
  • Diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF).
  • Persistent pancytopenia and prior infections.
  • Gastrointestinal involvement (esophageal candidiasis, reflux esophagitis, history of enteritis, and fistula surgery).
• He underwent conditioning therapy with PTCy, TBI, and ATG before haploidentical PBSCT on 2025-02-20 (D0).
• No evidence of FLT3-ITD mutation, which may imply a better prognosis compared to FLT3-ITD-positive cases, but the presence of NPM1 mutation alone still carries relapse risk.
• Despite immunosuppression, he developed severe sepsis, shock, and MODS.

What Could Be Improved?

• More aggressive infection control before PBSCT
  • Eradicate chronic or latent infections (e.g., assess for fungal colonization in gut/lungs via Galactomannan, beta-D-glucan).
  • Optimize gut microbiota pre-PBSCT (potential role of fecal microbiota transplantation or selective gut decontamination).
• Evaluate and minimize metabolic stress before conditioning therapy
  • Tight glycemic control (HbA1c pre-transplant goal: <7%) to reduce risk of infection.
  • Optimize cardiac function (ejection fraction, diastolic dysfunction, arrhythmia control).
  • Monitor and optimize renal function to prevent early acute kidney injury (AKI).
• Prophylaxis Against Enteritis and Infections
  • Consider broader GI protection (e.g., rifaximin, probiotics) before transplant.
  • Screen for latent viral reactivation risk (CMV, EBV, HHV6, VZV, adenovirus) and fungal infections.

2. Post-Transplant Pancytopenia and Infection Management

What Happened?

• Persistent pancytopenia (WBC 0.01-0.08 x10³/uL, PLT <50 x10³/uL) post-PBSCT.
• Enteritis with neutropenic fever on D+7 (2025-02-27).
• Sepsis-related coagulopathy (DIC) and shock by D+8 (2025-02-28).
• Bacteremia (Gemella haemolysans) detected.
• Persistent diarrhea, dehydration, metabolic acidosis.
• Procalcitonin surge (119.83 ng/mL on 2025-02-28) suggested bacterial endotoxemia.

What Could Be Improved?

• Earlier intervention for neutropenic fever
  • Day 3-5 of neutropenia should have triggered early escalation of antimicrobial coverage.
  • Fungal prophylaxis (Micafungin) was appropriate, but consideration for mold-active agents (Voriconazole, Posaconazole) could have been added.
• Earlier aggressive support for GI toxicity and enteritis
  • Strict GI prophylaxis (oral vancomycin, fidaxomicin for Clostridium difficile, probiotics) could have reduced severity.
  • Earlier use of octreotide or racecadotril for secretory diarrhea.
  • Higher doses of IV albumin for oncotic pressure support to reduce third-spacing.
• More aggressive cytokine control (hyperinflammatory state)
  • Consideration of anti-IL-6 (Tocilizumab) or anti-TNF therapy in post-PBSCT sepsis.
  • Early detection of immune dysregulation (cytokine release syndrome vs. macrophage activation syndrome).

3. Fluid Resuscitation and Hemodynamic Support in Septic Shock

What Happened?

• Refractory septic shock on D+8 (2025-02-28) requiring dopamine, dobutamine, norepinephrine.
• Worsening metabolic acidosis (pH 7.031, BE -22.7 mmol/L, lactate 34.9 mmol/L).
• In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) occurred despite aggressive resuscitation.
• Blood pressure collapsed (65/36 mmHg despite vasopressors).

What Could Be Improved?

• Early High-Dose Albumin for Septic Shock
  • Albumin (2-4 g/kg/day) could have improved hemodynamic stability and reduced third-spacing.
  • Plasma exchange (PEX) might be useful in cytokine storm-related sepsis.
• Early vasopressor escalation with norepinephrine + vasopressin
  • Earlier initiation of vasopressin in refractory shock might have helped reduce norepinephrine dose.
  • Consideration for angiotensin II (Giapreza) for severe catecholamine-resistant shock.
• Metabolic resuscitation (Hydrocortisone, Ascorbic Acid, Thiamine)
  • High-dose vitamin C and thiamine could have modulated oxidative stress and prevented worsening organ failure.
  • Early low-dose steroids (Hydrocortisone 200 mg/day) might have helped with vasopressor resistance.

4. Respiratory Failure and TRALI/ARDS Management

What Happened?

• Worsening hypoxia (SpO2 < 80%) on D+8 (2025-02-28).
• Intubation required due to P/F ratio ~80.
• Probable transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) or ARDS.
• Septic cardiomyopathy with new-onset septal hypokinesia.

What Could Be Improved?

• Early Identification of TRALI
  • Using preemptive leukoreduction of transfusions to minimize TRALI risk.
  • Prophylactic FFP washing could have been considered for high-risk cases.
• Prone Positioning + ECMO Consideration
  • Early proning protocol for ARDS to improve oxygenation.
  • If severe refractory hypoxemia, consideration for VV-ECMO.
• Prevention of secondary cardiac failure
  • Dobutamine/Levosimendan might have been considered earlier for septic cardiomyopathy.

5. Metabolic Crisis and Hyperammonemia Management

What Happened?

• Blood ammonia spiked to 444 umol/L on 2025-02-28.
• Severe lactic acidosis (34.9 mmol/L), profound metabolic failure.
• Hypernatremia (Na 160 mmol/L), acute kidney injury (Cr 2.33 mg/dL).
• Suspected hepatic encephalopathy contributing to worsening consciousness.

What Could Be Improved?

• Early Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT/CRRT)
  • Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) should have been initiated once ammonia exceeded 200 umol/L.
  • Early bicarbonate infusion for severe metabolic acidosis.
• Early detection and correction of hyperammonemia
  • Lactulose was given but might have been escalated earlier (oral + enema + IV sodium benzoate).
  • Carbaglu (Carglumic acid) could have been considered if urea cycle dysfunction suspected.

Final Conclusion and Future PBSCT Considerations

• Pre-Transplant
  • Optimize metabolic and infection risk factors before conditioning.
  • Consider broad-spectrum antifungal/antiviral prophylaxis.
• Post-Transplant Pancytopenia & Infection
  • Early neutropenic fever intervention with aggressive GI protection.
  • Early T-cell modulation for cytokine control.
• Shock & Multi-Organ Failure
  • High-dose albumin, vasopressin, metabolic resuscitation (HAT protocol).
• Respiratory Failure
  • Early prone positioning and VV-ECMO consideration for ARDS.
• Metabolic Crisis
  • Early CRRT initiation for hyperammonemia.
  • Close ammonia, lactate monitoring post-PBSCT.

If PBSCT were attempted again, earlier metabolic intervention and aggressive infectious control might have improved survival.

2025-02-27

Since the last review on 2025-02-19 (Day -1 of allo-PBSCT), the patient’s condition has evolved significantly in the post-transplant period. The primary concerns include severe neutropenia with associated infections, worsening gastrointestinal symptoms (severe diarrhea), febrile episodes, hepatic enzyme abnormalities, and worsening anemia and thrombocytopenia.

• Hematological Status: Persistent severe neutropenia (WBC 0.02 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27) post-conditioning regimen, indicating delayed recovery or potential engraftment failure.
• Infectious Concerns: Fever episodes, elevated Procalcitonin (9.03 ng/mL on 2025-02-27, down from 34.47 ng/mL on 2025-02-19), ongoing broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy (Targocid, Cefime, Micafungin), and negative blood cultures (2025-02-20) suggest possible gut translocation or drug-induced fever.
  
• Gastrointestinal Complications: Severe diarrhea worsening since 2025-02-24, likely due to conditioning regimen toxicity, GI mucositis, or engraftment syndrome.
  
• Liver Dysfunction: Elevated ALT (490 U/L on 2025-02-20, down to 283 U/L on 2025-02-21, then 59 U/L on 2025-02-25), with stable bilirubin and albumin, suggests transient hepatocellular injury (possibly drug-related, less likely ischemic).
  
• Metabolic & Electrolyte Status: Mild hyponatremia (Na 133-134 mmol/L), hypokalemia (K 3.4-3.5 mmol/L), and low calcium (Ca 1.92 mmol/L on 2025-02-25).

Problem 1: Post-Allo PBSCT Severe Neutropenia & Engraftment Monitoring

• Objective
  • Persistent Severe Neutropenia
    • WBC 0.02 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-27 (Day +7), with absolute neutrophil count (ANC) nearly undetectable.
      
    • Persistent lymphopenia (0%) and monocytopenia (0%), suggesting profound immunosuppression.
      
    • G-CSF started on 2025-02-27.
      
  • Hematologic Recovery & Cytopenia Trends
    • HGB 9.9 g/dL (2025-02-27), stable from 9.8 g/dL (2025-02-21), with worsening anemia trend.
      
    • PLT dropped to 32 ×10³/uL (2025-02-27) from 52 ×10³/uL (2025-02-21), raising concern for engraftment delay or consumption (DIC, drug-induced).
      
  • Transplant Cell Infusion & Immediate Complications
    • PBSCT total 3 bags (8.3 ×10⁶/kg) infused on 2025-02-20.
      
    • Chills and mild chest tightness during No.3 bag PBSC infusion → possible mild infusion reaction or early engraftment syndrome.
• Assessment
  • Increasing risk for delayed recovery or potential engraftment failure.
    • Expected ANC recovery by Day +14 to Day +21, but current WBC remains critically low on Day +7.
      
    • G-CSF initiated, but response unclear.
      
    • Severe thrombocytopenia and worsening anemia suggest no obvious marrow recovery.
• Recommendation
  • Daily CBC/DC, including reticulocyte count and CD34+ chimerism analysis, to evaluate early engraftment.
    
  • Monitor for potential secondary causes of prolonged neutropenia:
    • CMV viremia or reactivation
      
    • Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) panel (Ferritin, sIL2R, fibrinogen)
      
    • Check donor chimerism to rule out primary graft failure.
      
  • Consider platelet transfusion if PLT < 10 ×10³/uL or bleeding risk.
    
  • Continue G-CSF (Filgrastim 300 mcg QD) to stimulate neutrophil recovery.

Problem 2: Infection Risk & Persistent Fever

• Objective
  • Persistent fever episodes with septic markers:
    • Fever peaks (38.5°C on 2025-02-27), despite broad-spectrum antibiotics.
      
    • Procalcitonin decreased (34.47 ng/mL on 2025-02-19 → 9.03 ng/mL on 2025-02-27).
      
    • Blood cultures (2025-02-20) remain negative.
      
    • Persistent oral candidiasis & ulcer wounds.
      
  • Empirical antibiotics:
    • Started Cefime + Targocid for fever management.
      
    • Antifungal prophylaxis: Micafungin QD
• Assessment
  • Persistent fever with negative blood cultures suggests
    • Gut translocation of bacterial flora (mucositis-related bacteremia)
      
    • Uncontrolled fungal colonization (candidiasis) or early invasive fungal infection
      
    • Engraftment-related inflammatory syndrome
      
  • Improvement in procalcitonin suggests a resolving bacterial component, but fungal sepsis risk remains.
• Recommendation
  • Continue broad-spectrum antibiotics (Cefime + Targocid) until ANC recovery.
    
  • Consider early antifungal escalation (e.g., switch to Voriconazole or Amphotericin B) if fever persists beyond 48h.
    
  • Repeat blood cultures and fungal biomarkers (Galactomannan, Beta-D-glucan).
    
  • Evaluate for CMV reactivation and viral PCR panel.

Problem 3: Severe Diarrhea & GI Mucositis

• Objective
  • Severe diarrhea worsening post-PBSCT:
    • Daily stool output increased (1323 mL on 2025-02-26, up from 633 mL on 2025-02-24).
      
    • Hyperactive bowel sounds, but no tenderness.
      
    • Weight loss trend (79.5 kg → 75.4 kg).
      
    • Glucose fluctuations (123 mg/dL → 255 mg/dL on 2025-02-27).
      
  • Contributing Factors:
    • Conditioning regimen toxicity (Fludarabine + Busulfan).
      
    • Acute GVHD (Day +7, consider grade I-II GI involvement).
      
    • Infectious diarrhea (bacterial or viral etiology unclear).
• Assessment
  • High likelihood of GI mucositis from conditioning-related toxicity.
    
  • GVHD remains a less likely differential but typically occurs after engraftment (~Day +14).
    
  • No evidence of enteric infection, but bacterial translocation is possible.
• Recommendation
  • Continue supportive care:
    • IV hydration (Nako 5 500 mL QD + NS 500 mL QD).
      
    • Monitor stool frequency, electrolytes, and blood glucose.
      
    • Consider prophylactic octreotide for secretory diarrhea.
      
  • Check CMV PCR, adenovirus PCR, and Clostridium difficile toxin to rule out infectious etiology.
    
  • Empirical steroids (low-dose methylprednisolone 0.5 mg/kg) may be considered if symptoms persist beyond Day +10 with no infection.

Final Summary

• Persistent severe neutropenia post-PBSCT (Day +7), high risk of delayed engraftment failure.
  
• Fever with negative blood cultures, empirical antibiotics and antifungals continued.
  
• Severe diarrhea, possible GI mucositis vs. early GVHD.
  
• Liver enzyme trends improving but require close monitoring.
  
• Multidisciplinary approach needed (hematology, infectious disease, gastroenterology).

Next Steps:

• Daily CBC/DC, renal/liver function, electrolytes.
  
• Monitor stool frequency, glucose fluctuations, and fever trends.
  
• Escalate antifungal therapy if persistent fever >48h.
  
• Engraftment failure workup (chimerism, CMV PCR, HLH panel).

2025-02-19

Liver Function Adjustment Recommendations (source: UpToDate) for Schedule Conditioning Regimen (starting 2025-02-19)

• No Dosage Adjustment Required:
  • Antithymocyte globulin (ATG): No dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer’s labeling.
    
  • Mannitol: No dosage adjustment necessary.
    
  • Acyclovir: No dosage adjustment necessary for patients with preexisting liver cirrhosis (Child-Turcotte-Pugh class A to C).
    
  • Palonosetron: No dosage adjustment necessary.
    
  • Ursodeoxycholic acid (Ursodiol): No dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer’s labeling.
• No Adjustment for Mild-to-Moderate Impairment, Caution for Severe Impairment:
  • Letermovir:
    • Mild to moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class A or B): No dosage adjustment necessary.
      
    • Severe impairment (Child-Pugh class C): Use is not recommended.
      
  • Aprepitant:
    • Mild to moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class A or B): No dosage adjustment necessary.
      
    • Severe impairment (Child-Pugh class C): Use with caution; no data available, may require additional monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Monitoring and Potential Adjustment Based on Blood Levels:
  • Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin):
    • Mild-to-moderate impairment: No dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer’s labeling; monitor blood concentrations.
      
    • Severe impairment: No dosage adjustments provided, but as metabolism is extensively hepatic, exposure is increased. Monitoring required, dose reduction may be necessary.
      
  • Mycophenolate:
    • No dosage adjustment recommended for renal patients with severe hepatic parenchymal disease.
      
    • Unclear whether adjustments are needed for hepatic disease with other etiologies.
      
    • Increased monitoring is advised in patients with hyperbilirubinemia and/or hypoalbuminemia due to possible alterations in drug binding and concentration.
• Not Studied for Liver Impairment:
  • Mesna: No dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer’s labeling (has not been studied).
• Summary:
  • For most medications in the conditioning regimen, no dosage adjustments are required for mild to moderate liver impairment.
  • However, Letermovir is not recommended for severe hepatic impairment, while Aprepitant and Cyclosporine require cautious use and close monitoring.
  • Mycophenolate requires increased vigilance in cases of hyperbilirubinemia or hypoalbuminemia.
  • Mesna has not been studied for hepatic impairment, necessitating clinical discretion.
  • Regular blood concentration monitoring is advised for cyclosporine and mycophenolate to ensure safe administration.

[Child-Pugh Score Assessment - Class A (Score = 5)]

Child-Pugh Score Assessment - Total Child-Pugh Score: 5 points

Parameter	Measurement	Score Criteria	Score
Total Bilirubin (mg/dL)	0.49	<2 mg/dL (1 point)	1
Serum Albumin (g/dL)	4.5	>3.5 g/dL (1 point)	1
INR	Not available (assumed stable)	<1.7 (1 point)	1
Ascites	None on exam	None (1 point)	1
Hepatic Encephalopathy	None observed	None (1 point)	1

Child-Pugh Class and Interpretation

• Score 5-6: Child-Pugh Class A (Well-compensated liver disease)
  
• Score 7-9: Child-Pugh Class B (Significant functional compromise)
  
• Score 10-15: Child-Pugh Class C (Decompensated liver disease)

Final Classification:

• Child-Pugh Class A (Score = 5) → Normal hepatic function

Considerations:

• Liver Enzymes vs. Synthetic Function:
  • Markedly elevated ALT (1054 U/L) and AST (743 U/L) indicate acute hepatocellular injury but do not impact the Child-Pugh score (which assesses chronic liver function).
    
  • Bilirubin, albumin, and INR remain normal, suggesting intact hepatic synthetic function.
    
  • No evidence of jaundice, coagulopathy, or hypoalbuminemia to indicate significant hepatic decompensation.
• Risk of Progression to Worse Child-Pugh Class:
  • Given the recent hepatotoxic insult from Busulfan/TBI, bilirubin and INR should be closely monitored to detect potential progression to Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome (SOS/VOD).
    
  • If bilirubin rises >2 mg/dL or ascites develops, the score would increase to Child-Pugh Class B.

[Patient Review]

Since the last review on 2025-02-10, the patient has undergone preparative chemotherapy for allogeneic PBSCT using Fludarabine + Busulfan (2025-02-14 to 2025-02-18), followed by Total Body Irradiation (TBI) 200cGy/2 fractions and anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) (2025-02-18 to 2025-02-19). The patient’s ECOG performance status remains 0, with no fever, no nausea/vomiting, and stable vitals. However, the latest laboratory findings (2025-02-19) reveal significant liver enzyme elevation (ALT 1054 U/L, AST 743 U/L), mild hyponatremia (Na 134 mmol/L), and persistent anemia (Hgb 12.5 g/dL) with a declining platelet count (PLT 125 ×10³/uL from 184 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-14). Three major problems that require priority assessment:

• Hepatic Injury (likely drug or preparative regimen-related toxicity vs. SOS/VOD)
• Hematologic Trends (Cytopenia and post-conditioning myelosuppression)
• Electrolyte Imbalance (Mild hyponatremia and associated metabolic risks)

Problem 1. Hepatic Injury (Preparative Regimen-Associated vs. SOS/VOD)

• Objective:
  • Significant transaminase elevation: ALT 1054 U/L, AST 743 U/L (2025-02-19) vs. previously normal values.
    
  • Stable bilirubin: 0.49 mg/dL (2025-02-09).
    
  • Normal albumin: 4.5 g/dL (2025-02-09), no clinical ascites.
    
  • Busulfan + Fludarabine conditioning completed on 2025-02-18; known to cause hepatic toxicity.
    
  • TBI 200 cGy/2 fractions (2025-02-18 to 2025-02-19), may contribute to hepatocyte damage.
    
  • No current clinical jaundice, hepatomegaly, or ascites.
• Assessment:
  • Drug-related liver injury (Busulfan-related hepatotoxicity vs. ATG impact) is the primary consideration.
    
  • Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome/Veno-Occlusive Disease (SOS/VOD) is a concern given high-dose Busulfan use and rapid ALT/AST rise, but normal bilirubin and lack of weight gain/ascites are reassuring.
    
  • Rule out infectious causes (e.g., viral reactivation, sepsis-induced transaminitis).
• Recommendation:
  • Close monitoring of bilirubin, INR, LDH, and hepatomegaly.
    
  • Consider early prophylactic defibrotide (not currently available) if clinical VOD signs emerge.
    
  • Supportive management: Maintain hydration, avoid hepatotoxic drugs, continue prophylactic antimicrobials.
    
  • Repeat liver function panel in 24-48 hours.

Problem 2. Hematologic Trends (Cytopenia and Myelosuppression Post-Conditioning)

• Objective:
  • Mild worsening anemia: Hgb 12.5 g/dL (2025-02-19) vs. 12.2 g/dL (2025-02-14).
    
  • Platelet count decline: PLT 125 ×10³/uL (2025-02-19) from 184 ×10³/uL (2025-02-14).
    
  • Neutrophil predominance (75.7%) with band forms (21.4%) on 2025-02-19.
    
  • Lymphopenia (0%) post-ATG, expected.
    
  • Busulfan and Fludarabine conditioning cause predictable pancytopenia.
• Assessment:
  • Expected hematologic nadir due to myeloablative conditioning.
    
  • No signs of acute bleeding or active hemolysis.
    
  • Lymphopenia and monocytopenia reflect post-ATG immunosuppression.
    
  • Platelet count trends need careful monitoring for possible transfusion needs.
• Recommendation:
  • Daily CBC monitoring for worsening pancytopenia.
    
  • Consider prophylactic platelet transfusion if <20 ×10³/uL or signs of bleeding.
    
  • Continue antimicrobial prophylaxis (Micafungin + Cravit + Neomycin).
    
  • Monitor for early signs of engraftment (day 10-14 post-transplant).

Problem 3. Electrolyte Imbalance (Mild Hyponatremia and Metabolic Risks)

• Objective:
  • Hyponatremia: Na 134 mmol/L (2025-02-19) vs. 135 mmol/L (2025-02-09), mild but trending down.
    
  • Mild hypokalemia: K 3.5 mmol/L (2025-02-19).
    
  • Normal calcium and magnesium levels.
    
  • No clinical symptoms of hyponatremia (e.g., confusion, seizures, hypotension).
• Assessment:
  • Mild dilutional hyponatremia likely due to IV hydration and conditioning effects.
    
  • Risk of worsening sodium loss with SIADH, drug-induced effects (Busulfan), or early renal impairment.
    
  • Potassium borderline low, may require supplementation.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor daily serum Na, K, and urine output.
    
  • Adjust IV hydration to prevent further dilutional hyponatremia.
    
  • Replace potassium if levels drop <3.3 mmol/L.
    
  • Monitor for signs of SIADH (serum vs. urine osmolarity if worsening).

[Patient Evaluation Update with Lab Results (2025-02-19 12:04)]

The patient, currently undergoing haploidentical allogeneic PBSCT for AML (AMMoL, NPM1-mutated), has notable hepatic, infectious, and hematological concerns post-conditioning with Fludarabine + Busulfan + PTCy + TBI + ATG. The most recent labs (2025-02-19 12:04) reveal:

• Severe hepatocellular injury: ALT 1054 U/L, AST 743 U/L, r-GT 799 U/L, LDH 642 U/L
  
• Preserved hepatic synthetic function: Total bilirubin 0.46 mg/dL, INR 1.12, albumin 4.5 g/dL, PT 11.6 sec
  
• Marked inflammatory response: Procalcitonin 34.47 ng/mL (severe bacterial sepsis vs. cytokine storm)
  
• Profound leukocytosis with neutrophil shift: WBC 6.98 x10^3/uL, band 21.4%, neutrophil 75.7%, lymphocyte 0%
  
• No viral hepatitis markers: Anti-HCV (-), Anti-HAV IgM (-)

Problem 1: Severe Hepatocellular Injury (Post-Busulfan & TBI)

• Objective
  • Markedly elevated transaminases (2025-02-19):
    • ALT 1054 U/L, AST 743 U/L (high hepatocellular damage).
      
    • LDH 642 U/L (suggests cell lysis).
      
    • r-GT 799 U/L (cholestatic component).
      
  • Preserved synthetic function:
    • Bilirubin 0.46 mg/dL (normal), INR 1.12 (normal), albumin 4.5 g/dL (normal)
      
  • Recent chemotherapy conditioning (2025-02-14 to 2025-02-18):
    • Busulfan + Fludarabine + TBI + ATG → High risk for Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome (SOS/VOD).
• Assessment
  • The hepatocellular injury is likely Busulfan/TBI-induced rather than viral (Anti-HAV IgM and Anti-HCV negative).
    
  • Differential:
    • Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome (SOS/VOD): Early phase; bilirubin normal but high AST/ALT.
      
    • Severe drug-induced liver injury (DILI) vs. ischemic hepatitis (shock liver)
      
    • Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) not likely yet (Day -1 before transplant).
      
  • Trending bilirubin, INR, and weight gain are crucial to monitor SOS progression.
• Recommendation
  • Immediate supportive management:
    • N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may benefit in preventing hepatic injury progression.
      
    • Hydration with albumin 25% to maintain hepatic perfusion.
      
    • Monitor weight gain/ascites for SOS.
      
  • Close monitoring:
    • Daily LFTs (AST, ALT, bilirubin, LDH, INR, albumin).
      
    • Abdominal Doppler US to check hepatic congestion.
      
    • Consider defibrotide initiation if bilirubin >2 mg/dL or INR worsens.

Problem 2: Suspected Severe Sepsis vs. Cytokine Storm

• Objective
  • Severe procalcitonin elevation (34.47 ng/mL, 2025-02-19) suggests severe bacterial sepsis vs. cytokine release syndrome (CRS).
    
  • Profound leukocytosis:
    • Band 21.4%, Neutrophil 75.7%, Lymphocyte 0%, Metamyelocyte 1.0%.
      
  • No fever, but immune dysregulation (post-chemotherapy + ATG).
    
  • Current antimicrobial prophylaxis:
    • Micafungin (micafungin) 100 mg QD, Cravit (levofloxacin) 750 mg QDAC, Neomycin 250 mg QID.
• Assessment
  • Sepsis likely bacterial (Gram-negative vs. fungal) vs. CRS from conditioning therapy.
    
  • Risk of septic shock or multi-organ dysfunction (MODS).
    
  • Lymphocyte depletion (0%) post-ATG predisposes to secondary infections (CMV, fungal, viral).
• Recommendation
  • Broad-spectrum antibiotics upgrade:
    • Consider Meropenem + Vancomycin if deteriorating.
      
    • Blood culture, urine culture, chest imaging ASAP.
      
  • Consider cytokine blockade if sepsis ruled out:
    • Tocilizumab (IL-6 inhibitor) if CRS suspected.
      
    • Monitor ferritin, IL-6.
      
  • Daily procalcitonin, CRP, WBC differentials.

Problem 3: Post-Transplant Pancytopenia Risk (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Mild thrombocytopenia (PLT 125 x10³/uL, 2025-02-19).
    
  • Worsening neutrophil shift (band 21.4%, metamyelocyte 1.0%).
    
  • No major anemia yet (HGB 12.5 g/dL, HCT 36.5%).
    
  • Recent chemotherapy (Fludarabine/Busulfan) will induce further pancytopenia.
• Assessment
  • Day -1 before allo-PBSCT (2025-02-20).
    
  • High risk of pancytopenia, requiring transfusion support and G-CSF.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor daily CBC.
    
  • Early platelet transfusion threshold <20 x10³/uL.
    
  • Consider G-CSF post-engraftment if prolonged neutropenia.

Summary

• Severe hepatocellular injury → Likely Busulfan/TBI toxicity. Monitor for SOS.
  
• Possible bacterial sepsis vs. CRS → Escalate antibiotics, check IL-6, cultures.
  
• Post-conditioning pancytopenia risk → CBC trending, transfusion plan.

2025-02-11

[Prevymis (letermovir) Administration & NHI Reimbursement Guidance]

Administration Guidelines for Nurses (according to the package insert)

• Prevymis (letermovir) is used for CMV prophylaxis in CMV-seropositive allogeneic HSCT recipients (R⁺). It can be administered orally or via IV infusion. This drug is scheduled for use according to the peritransplantation regimen outlined in the Family Meeting on the afternoon of 2025-02-10.

• Oral Route (Preferred)

  • Dose: 480 mg once daily (reduce to 240 mg once daily if co-administered with cyclosporine).
    
  • Administration: Swallow whole with or without food; do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.

• IV Infusion (If Oral Intake is Not Feasible)

  • Dose: 480 mg once daily (reduce to 240 mg once daily with cyclosporine).
    
  • Administration:
    • Dilute in 250 mL of 0.9% NaCl or 5% Dextrose.
      
    • Infuse over 1 hour via peripheral or central venous catheter using a 0.2 or 0.22-micron PES filter.
      
    • Avoid rapid IV push.

• Tube Feeding Considerations

  • Since tablets must not be crushed, IV administration can be used if oral intake is not possible.

• Duration of Use

  • Start Day 0 to Day 28 post-HSCT and continue until Day 100.
    
  • For high-risk late-onset CMV patients, consider extending to Day 200.

Important Considerations & Precautions

• Monitor CMV DNA levels weekly until at least Week 24 post-HSCT.
  
• Renal Function: IV formulation contains hydroxypropyl betadex, which may accumulate in severe renal impairment.
  
• Drug Interactions:
  • Cyclosporine: Reduce Letermovir to 240 mg daily.
    
  • Avoid with pimozide, ergot alkaloids, simvastatin, and pitavastatin.
    
  • Monitor tacrolimus, sirolimus, and atorvastatin due to increased drug levels.

NHI Reimbursement Guidance for Physicians

• To ensure reimbursement, prior approval from the NHI is required.

• Eligible Patients:

  • ≥18 years old undergoing first-time allogeneic HSCT.
    
  • CMV-seropositive recipients (R⁺).
    
  • High-risk CMV infection (must meet at least one of the following):
    • Related donor transplantation: HLA-A/B/C/DR mismatch at two or more loci.
      
    • Unrelated donor transplantation: HLA-A/B/C/DR mismatch at one or more loci.
      
    • Umbilical cord blood transplantation.

• Usage Restriction:

  • Limited to 84 days post-transplant per NHI reimbursement criteria.

• Action Required:

  • Doctor to submit prior approval request to NHI before initiation.

2025-02-10

Summary

• Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AMMoL) with Persistent Disease: The patient has not achieved remission despite multiple chemotherapy cycles (daunorubicin + cytarabine, 2024-08-23 to 2024-12-10). Bone marrow biopsies indicate partial remission (2024-10-29), followed by mild hypocellularity with no apparent blasts (2024-12-04).
• Upcoming Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation (Allo-PBSCT): Planned for 2025-02-20, with total body irradiation (TBI) starting 2025-02-10.
• Hematologic and Infection Risks: History of neutropenia-related perianal abscesses (2024-10-16, 2025-01-02), atrial fibrillation, and previous pneumonic consolidation (CT 2024-08-17).
• Supportive Care & Pre-transplant Optimization: Cardiology involvement for rate control, infection control via strong antibiotics, and continued monitoring for complications.
• Guideline Alignment: NCCN AML guidelines (2024-05-17) support TBI conditioning for high-risk AML patients undergoing transplant.

Problem 1. Persistent Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AMMoL)

• Objective
  • Initial diagnosis confirmed via bone marrow biopsy (2024-08-12).
  • Chemotherapy:
    • Induction: Daunorubicin 45 mg/m² + Cytarabine 100 mg/m² (7+3 regimen) (2024-08-23 to 2024-08-29).
    • Re-induction/consolidation: Multiple cycles of daunorubicin + cytarabine (2024-09-24 to 2024-12-06).
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-10-29) showed 30-40% cellularity, partial remission.
  • Latest biopsy (2024-12-04) showed mild hypocellularity with no apparent blasts.
• Assessment
  • The patient has not achieved complete remission despite standard chemotherapy.
  • Bone marrow findings suggest disease control but not eradication, warranting allo-PBSCT.
  • Given high-risk AML and incomplete remission, transplant remains the most viable curative option.
• Recommendation
  • Proceed with TBI-based conditioning as per NCCN guidelines.
  • Continue monitoring for disease progression pre-transplant.
  • Consider additional salvage therapy if indicated by worsening marrow findings.

Problem 2. Pre-Transplant Infection Risk

• Objective
  • Multiple perianal abscesses:
    • 2024-10-16 deep transsphincteric peri-abscess-fistula.
    • 2025-01-02 deep complex perianal fistula.
  • History of pneumonia: Right lower lobe consolidation (CT 2024-08-17).
  • Persistent neutropenia observed.
  • Infectious disease consulted (2025-02-10) for antibiotic planning pre-allo-PBSCT.
• Assessment
  • Persistent neutropenia increases risk of peritransplant infections.
  • History of deep abscesses suggests a need for aggressive prophylaxis.
  • Pneumonia and perianal infections are potential sources of sepsis.
• Recommendation
  • Initiate broad-spectrum antibiotic prophylaxis.
  • Consider antifungal prophylaxis (posaconazole or echinocandin) per AML guidelines.
  • Maintain close infectious disease monitoring throughout transplant preparation.

Problem 3. Atrial Fibrillation & Cardiac Considerations

• Objective
  • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation under Rytmonorm (propafenone 150 mg BID).
  • History of rate control management with amiodarone transition (2024-09-10).
  • Transthoracic echocardiography (2024-08-09) showed:
    • LVEF 77.2%, mild tricuspid regurgitation.
    • Impaired LV relaxation.
• Assessment
  • High-dose chemotherapy and TBI may increase arrhythmia risk.
  • Prolonged QTc should be monitored if arsenic-based conditioning is considered.
  • Cardioprotective strategies are needed pre-transplant.
• Recommendation
  • Optimize rate control with beta-blockers (e.g., bisoprolol titration).
  • Monitor QTc if arsenic trioxide is used in treatment.
  • Regular ECG and electrolyte monitoring to prevent cardiac complications.

Problem 4. Nutritional and Gastrointestinal Concerns (below not posted)

• Objective
  • History of gastroesophageal reflux disease (EGD 2024-08-22: LA Grade A esophagitis, superficial gastritis).
  • Chronic constipation (prescribed Through [sennoside]).
  • Prior suspected enteritis (CT 2024-08-28: increased intestinal gas, mild ascites).
• Assessment
  • GI symptoms may worsen with transplant conditioning.
  • Reflux esophagitis could lead to mucosal damage during myelosuppression.
  • Enteritis risk increases with neutropenia and steroid use.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain GI prophylaxis with Ulstop (famotidine) or PPI.
  • Adjust bowel regimen pre-transplant to avoid constipation-related complications.
  • Monitor for GI mucositis during transplant phase.

Problem 5. Hematologic & Electrolyte Stability

• Objective
  • History of hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and phlebitis (2024-08-08 to 2024-09-16).
  • Baseline blood counts show persistent cytopenias.
• Assessment
  • Electrolyte imbalances need correction before TBI and transplant.
  • Neutropenia requires ongoing growth factor support.
• Recommendation
  • Preemptive electrolyte supplementation.
  • Consider G-CSF support if neutropenia worsens pre-transplant.

[prognostication and risk stratification in this patient with acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AMMoL)]

Prognostic Implications

• Molecular Markers (NPM1, FLT3, JAK2, BCR-ABL)
  • NPM1 Mutation Detected (BM 2024-08-16)
    • Prognostic Value:
      • Favorable prognosis if FLT3-ITD is absent, especially in younger patients.
      • However, in older patients (>60 years), the benefit is reduced, and relapse rates remain high.
  • FLT3-ITD & FLT3-D835 Undetectable (BM 2024-08-16, 2024-08-26)
    • Prognostic Value:
      • FLT3-ITD negativity is favorable as mutations correlate with poor survival and higher relapse risk.
  • BCR-ABL Undetectable (BM 2024-08-20)
    • Prognostic Value:
      • No evidence of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or BCR-ABL-positive AML.
  • JAK2 Mutation Negative (BM 2024-08-16)
    • Prognostic Value:
      • No evidence of myeloproliferative overlap.
  • Overall Molecular Prognosis:
    • Intermediate-Favorable AML risk category due to NPM1+ and FLT3-ITD−.
• Immunophenotyping (CD Markers, HLA-DR, MPO)
  • CD117+ (97.2%) (BM 2024-08-15)
    • Marker for AML with immature myeloid blasts.
  • CD33+ (99.4%) (BM 2024-08-15)
    • Suggests monocytic differentiation, common in AMMoL.
  • CD34+ Low (0.39%) (BM 2024-08-15)
    • Suggests more mature AML, possibly better response to chemotherapy.
  • HLA-DR (56.3%) (BM 2024-08-15)
    • Moderate expression, indicating differentiated blasts.
  • CD13+ (96.2%) (BM 2024-08-15)
    • Myeloid-lineage marker.
  • MPO+ (Reported in previous BM biopsies, 2024-08-12)
    • Confirms AML subtype with myelomonocytic differentiation.
  • Overall Immunophenotype Prognosis:
    • Intermediate Risk AML with myelomonocytic differentiation.
• Cytogenetics and Transplant Matching
  • HLA Typing (2024-08-23)
    • HLA A 02:06, 33:03
    • HLA B 15:18, 58:01
    • HLA C 03:02, 07:04
    • HLA DQ 02:01, 05:01
    • HLA DR 03:01, 10:01
  • Prognostic Value:
    • HLA typing crucial for allo-PBSCT matching.
    • Haploidentical transplantation with daughter donor planned.
    • Mismatch-related risks (GVHD) should be considered.
  • Overall Transplant Consideration:
    • Haploidentical transplant remains curative but carries GVHD risk.
• Viral Screening & Infection Risks
  • HBsAg Nonreactive, Anti-HBc Nonreactive, Anti-HCV Nonreactive (2024-08-23)
    • No evidence of hepatitis B/C infection.
  • CMV Viral Load Undetectable (2024-08-22, 2024-08-15)
    • No active CMV infection risk pre-transplant.
  • Cryptococcus Ag Negative (2024-08-20)
    • No Cryptococcal infection.
  • P. jirovecii DNA Not Detected (2024-08-16)
    • No Pneumocystis pneumonia risk.
  • Mycoplasma IgM Negative (2024-08-22)
    • No evidence of acute Mycoplasma infection.
  • Overall Infectious Prognosis:
    • Low baseline viral risk, but immunosuppression post-transplant may reactivate latent infections.
    • Close CMV monitoring post-PBSCT is recommended.

Final Prognostic Interpretation

• AML Risk Category:
  • Intermediate-Favorable risk AML (NPM1+, FLT3-ITD−, normal karyotype).
  • Higher relapse risk due to older age (>60 years).
• Transplant Prognosis:
  • Haploidentical PBSCT remains the best curative option.
  • GVHD risk due to mismatched HLA alleles.
  • Pre-transplant infection risk low but requires close post-transplant CMV monitoring.
• Post-Transplant Considerations:
  • Disease monitoring with minimal residual disease (MRD) assessments.
  • Prophylactic immunosuppression to prevent GVHD.
  • Early intervention for opportunistic infections.

Recommendation for Next Steps

• Pre-Transplant (Day -10 to Day -1)
  • Proceed with TBI-based conditioning (starting 2025-02-10).
  • Administer Letermovir for CMV prophylaxis.
  • Ensure antifungal and antibacterial prophylaxis.
• Post-Transplant (Day 0 to Day +100)
  • Monitor for GVHD signs (skin, GI, liver).
  • Check for engraftment success with chimerism testing.
  • Continue CMV surveillance with qPCR.
  • Monitor MRD to assess relapse risk.

Conclusion

• The patient’s prognosis is intermediate-favorable.
• Allo-PBSCT remains the best curative strategy.
• Close post-transplant monitoring for GVHD and relapse is crucial.

2024-12-05

[Filgrastim Use in Breastfeeding Mothers]

To Nurse Practitioner Ni YiJia,

The patient’s daughter is currently breastfeeding and plans to use Filgrastim (G-CSF) to mobilize peripheral blood stem cells for her father’s transplant.

UpToDate states that endogenous G-CSF can be detected in breast milk, and concentrations increase for at least three days post-administration. While recombinant G-CSF is not absorbed orally in infants and adverse effects in breastfeeding infants are rare, some manufacturers advise against breastfeeding during therapy and for two weeks after.

The package insert recommends weighing the benefits of treatment and breastfeeding before making a decision. Pharmacokinetics:

• Single Dose: Half-life ranges between 1.40–2.15 hours based on administration route.
• Multiple Doses: No significant differences in plasma levels after repeated doses in healthy adults.

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• 2025-01-20 SONO - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Heterogenous liver parenchyma
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • Hydronephrosis both kidney with double J tube inside.
      • Hyperechoic lesion was noted in the left kidney Size 0.4 cm
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • Hydronephrosis, both kidney, with double J tube inside
    • r/o renal stone, LK

• 2025-01-06, 2024-12-30, -12-09 CXR

  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT to R/O metastasis.

• 2024-12-17 CT - chest

  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs three solid nodular lesions in RUL up to 2.3-cm, and a faint GGO 17.4 mm in anterior aspect of the same lobe.
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
      • mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: S/P hysterectomy.
      • S/P double J catheter insertion, right and left urinary tract
  • Impression:
    • favor RUL metastasis. RUL faint GGO 17.4mm, nature to be determined, suggest follow up.

• 2024-11-28 ENT Hearing Test

  • PTA
    • R’t : 50 dB HL
    • L’t : 44 dB HL
    • Bil normal to profound SNHL
  • Tymp
    • R’t : Type A
    • L’t : Type Ad
  • ART
    • R’t : Ipsi 2k-4k Hz absent, contra absent
    • L’t : absent.

• 2024-11-13 SONO - urology

  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.1 x 4.62 cm
      • Cortex: 1.16 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.73 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.09 x 2.61 cm
      • Cortex: 1.07 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.643 cm

• 2024-10-29 Pathology - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present

• 2024-10-29 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Diagnosis:
    • Duodenal ulcer scar with pseudodiverticulum, bulb.
    • Gastric healing ulcers, antrum, s/p biopsy.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative

• 2024-10-24 SONO - nephrology

  • Finding:
    • Size&Shape
      • R’t:10.51cm smooth
      • L’t:10.03cm smooth
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: indistinct
      • L’t: indistinct
    • Sinus N
      • R’t: mod
      • L’t: mod
    • Cyst None
    • Stone None
    • Mass None
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic parenchymal renal disease
    • Moderate bilateral hyhdronephrosis s/p bilateral double J insertion

• 2024-09-09, -08-21 CXR

  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT to R/O metastasis.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly

• 2024-09-09 Pathology - lung transbronchial biopsy

  • Lung, RUL, CT-guide biopsy — consistent with metastatic carcinosarcoma
  • Sections show cores of alveolar lung tissue with invasive solid nests and glandular epithelial and spindle tumor cells. Focal chondroid differentiation is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK (focal +), p40 (focal +), PAX8 (focal +), Vimentin (+), TTF-1 (-), and Napsin A (-). The results are consistent with metastatic carcinosarcoma.

• 2024-08-29 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of right lung. A metastatic lesion may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Mild and diffuse glucose hypermetabolism in both lobes of the thyroid gland. Benign nature such as thyroiditis or hyperthyroidism may show this picture. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in the right shoulder joint. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kindneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.

• 2024-08-21 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison: prior lung CT dated 2023/03/24.
    • There is a newly developed soft tissue mass in RUL of the lung, 1.6 x 1 cm in size at lung window setting. Metastasis is highly suspected.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • S/P double J catheter insertion, right and left urinary tract.
  • Impression:
    • One lung metastasis in RUL, 1.6 x 1 cm, is highly suspected.
    • Please correlate with PET scan.

• 2024-08-12 Pap’s

  • Atypical squamous cells (ASC-US)

• 2024-05-23 MRI - pelvis

  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • Relative small left kidney size.
  • R/O GB stones.

• 2024-05-08 SONO - urology

  • Diagnosis: Left hydronephrosis
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9 x 4.5 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.9 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.1 x 3.9 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm

• 2024-01-22 SONO - urology

  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.02 x 4.91 cm
      • Cortex: 1.26 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: moderate 1.17 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 8.08 x 3.42 cm
      • Cortex: 0.583 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.746 cm

• 2024-01-13 ECG

  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block

• 2024-01-13 CT - abdomen

  • WITHOUT contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Dilatation of bilateral pelvicaliceal systems and ureters.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter.

• 2023-12-14 CT - abdomen

  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • No evidence of tumor recurrence.

• 2023-11-13 SONO - urology

  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.5 x 4.7 cm
      • Cortex: 1.4 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.5 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.5 x 3.6 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 0.7 cm

• 2023-11-13 Bladder Sonography

  • PVR 3.9 mL

• 2023-11-13 Uroflowmetry

  • Q max : good
  • flow pattern : normal

• 2023-07-29 SONO - urology

  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.88 x 3.69 cm
      • Cortex: 1.45 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 1.08 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 9.23 x 2.91 cm
      • Cortex: 1.19 cm
      • Hydronephrosis: mild 1.13 cm

• 2023-07-29 Bladder Sonography

  • PVR: 4.80 mL

• 2023-07-29 Uroflowmetry

  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive

• 2023-06-29 Anoscopy

  • Prolapsed mixed hemorrhoids with thrombus at 7 o’clock

• ….-..-..

• 2023-03-28 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Uterus, endometrium, total hysterectomy — Carcinosarcoma with heterologous element
    • Ovaries and fallopian tubes, bilateral, BSO — No remarkable change
    • Lymph nodes, pelvic and para-aortic, bilateral, BPLND+PALND— Negative for malignancy (0/51)
    • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage II
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedure: total hysterectomy + BSO + omentectomy + BPLND + bilateral para-aortic LN dissection
    • Specimen Size: 20.5 x 12.0 x 8.0 cm(uterus), 3.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm (Lt ovary), 4.5 x 1.0 cm (Lt tube), 3.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm (Rt ovary), 4.5 x 1.0 cm (Rt tube), and 24 x 12 x 2.0 cm (omentum)
    • Specimen Integrity: Intact
    • Tumor Site: Endometrium
    • Tumor Size: 19.5 x 10.5 cm
    • Lymph Nodes: Six groups including left iliac, left obturator, right iliac, right obturator, left para=aortic, and right para-aortic. Representative parts are taken for section and labeled as: A1-A2= left iliac LNs, B= left obturator LNs,C1-C2= right iliac LNs, D1-D3= right obturator LNs, E= left para-aortic LNs, F= right para-aortic LNs, G1-G2= left ovary and fallopian tube, G3-G4= right ovary and fallopian tube, G5-G13= uterine corpus, G14-G15= cerivx, H1-H2= omentum.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Carcinosarcoma with heterologous (chondrosarcomatous) component
    • Histologic Grade: High-grade
    • Depth of tumor invasion: Tumor invading > 1/2 of the myometrium
    • Uterine Serosal Involvement: Not identified
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement: Present
    • Other Tissue/Organ Involvement: Not identified
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: Negative
    • Margins: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin: 0.1 cm from parametrium
    • Lymphvascular Invasion: Present
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: All lymph nodes negative for tumor cells (0/51)
      • number of lymph node examined: 16 (left iliac), 4 (left obturator), 7 (right iliac), 13 (right obturator), 5 (left para-aortic), 6 (right para-aortic)
      • number with metastases > 2 mm: 0
      • number with metastases > 0.2 mm and up to 2 mm or less: 0
      • number with isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2mm): 0
    • Pathologic Stage
      • Primary Tumor: pT2 (tumor invading the stroma of the cervix)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes: pN0 (no regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis: cM0
    • FIGO Stage: Stage II
    • AdditionalPathologic Findings
      • Cervix: Chronic cervicitis with Nabothian cyst
      • Myometrium: Leiomyoma
      • Ovary, right: No remarkable change
      • Ovary, left: No remarkable change
      • Fallopian tubes, blateral: No remarkable change
      • Omentum: Free of carcinoma

• 2023-03-27 Pathology - colorectal polyp

  • Intestine, large, sigmoid colon, biopsy removal — hyperplastic polyp

• 2023-03-27 Pathology - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, lower body, GC, biopsy— fundic gland polyp. No H.pylori present

• 2023-03-24 CT - chest

  • Minimal interstitial change at Right lower lobe and left lower lobe
  • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Right upper lobe tiny nodule. 0.2cm, meta is less likely but follow up is suggested.

• 2023-03-20 MRI - pelvis

  • Clinical history: 68 y/o male patient with Vagina, excisional biopsy — Carcinosarcoma.
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis
    • Diffuse soft tissue tumors(up to 10cm) in the uterine cacvity, involving more than half of myometrium, focal soft tissue in the uterine cervical region.
    • Focal soft tissue tumor in border of left uterine surface, r/o adnexal or parametrium invasion.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T3(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE: IIIB_(Stage_value)

• 2023-03-17 Gynecologic ultrasonography

  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 104 x 88 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 71.8 mm
    • Adnexae:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid
      
    • Other: Bilateral adnexae free
  • IMP: R/O EM:71.8mm (RI:0.51), or Uterus mass?

• 2023-03-10 Pathology - vaginal biopsy

  • Vagina, excisional biopsy — Carcinosarcoma
  • The sections show a picture of carcinosarcoma, composed of both malignant epithelial and mesenchymal components. The epithelial component arranged in glandular and solid patterns. The sarcomatous components composed of fascicles of spindle-shaped neoplastic cells with focal hyalinized stroma and focal chondroid differentiation. Surface ulcer, moderate inflammatory cells infiltrate, and granulation tissue are present. The surgical margin is involved by tumor.
  • IHC: CK (+ for epithelial component), Vimentin (+ for both epithelial and mesencymal components), PAX8 (+), ER (-), PR (+) and Napsin A (-).

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-15 ~ 2024-12-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrial carcinosarcoma post staging surgery on 2023/03/27 pathology stage pT2N0cM0, stage II; FIGO stage IIIC s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with Cisplatin (2023/05/02 ~ 2023/06/20) and chemotherapy with TP (Taxol 175mg/m2 self-paid) and Carboplatin (AUC: 4) from 2023/07/17 to 2023/12/12 (6 cycles), immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab (C3 200mg, self-paid) + Lenvatinib (self-paid) since 2024/09/24.
    • Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrapelvic lymph nodes
    • Cachexia
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
    • Hypothyrodism
  • CC
    • for C3 Pembrolizumab Q3W plus lenvatinib by self-pay.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 69-year-old woman patient was visited our GYN OPD for lower abdominal pain after COVID infection diagnosed in 2023/01/29. During the GYN OPD following, the pelvic examination showed vaginal mass 2x2 cm with easy contact bleeding and excision biopsy was arranged in 2023/03/10. The pathology report noted malignant carcinosarcoma with IHC: CK(+), Vimentin(+), PAX8(+), ER(-), PR(+), Napsin A(-). Tumor marker was examinated and showd CA125 = 62.3 U/mL; CA199 = 51.53 U/mL; CEA = 1.74 ng/mL and the D-dimer showed 593.67 ng/mL. Ultrasonography showed Uterus: AVF, Size:104 * 88 mm, Endometrium: Thickness:71.8 mm. CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid. Pelvic MRI: Diffuse soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, with focal soft tissuse tumor in left uterine border, r/o parametrial/adnexal invasion.
    • Under the impression of Malignant neoplasm of endometrium. So, she received underwent staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy) on 2023/03/27. The surgical pathology revealed carcinosarcoma,pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage IIic. The Gyn tumor conference suggest further chemotherapy and radiotherapy for her after operation.
    • Radiotherapy with 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions via IVRT to vaginal cuff mucosa surface from 2023/04/28 to 2023/06/29.
    • Concurrent chemoradiotherapy with weekly cisplatin (40mg/m2) from 2023/05/02 to 2023/6/20 (6 cycles), change to Carboplatin 150mg.
    • Owing to bilateral hydronephrosis was found by renal sono on 2023/06/28 and DBJ was inserted on 2023/07/04. Post-chemoradiotherapy with Taxol (175mg/m2, self-paid) + Carboplatin (AUC: 4) on 2023/07/18 to 2023/12/12 (6 cycles). Then, regular hematoma department outpatient tracking.
    • Follow up Abdominal CT on 2024/08/21 showed One lung metastasis in RUL, 1.6 x 1 cm, is highly suspected.
    • Check PET-scan on 2024/08/29 showed Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of right lung, suspect metastatic lesion.
    • She received CT guide biopsy of lung lesion on 2024/09/09 showed RUL lung mass, s/p CT-guided biopsy, Pathology showed Lung, RUL, CT-guide biopsy — consistent with metastatic carcinosarcoma.
    • Due to lung metastasis status post Pembrolizumab + Lenvatinib since 2024/09/24.
    • She feel headache inhance after lenvatinib since 2024/09/24, but Ergoton 1# qd can under control.
    • And hematuria also noted, so lenvatinib was tappered from QD to QOD.
    • This time, she was admitted to our ward for immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab (C3 200mg, self-paid) and chest CT for assessment for operation possibility.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, targeted therapy with Lenvatinib 10mg 1# PO QD (self-paid) since 2024/09/24.
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B with Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD.
    • Hypothyrodism with Eltroxin 50mcg/tab 1# PO QDAC.
    • Migraine with Ergoton (Ergotamine Tartrate 1mg and Caffeine 100mg) 1# QD.
    • Due to UTI, empirical antibiotic with cravit oral form.
    • Lab showed elevated BUN/Creatinine with N/S 500ML Q8H.
    • Hold Lenvatinib 10mg 1# PO QD since 2024/10/29.
    • She recived immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab (C2 200mg, self-paid) on 2024/11/01.
    • Check urine analysis was protein 1+.
    • Due to stool FOB/transferrin postive arrange gastroscopy and showed Duodenal ulcer scar with pseudodiverticulum, bulb. Gastric healing ulcers, antrum, s/p biopsy. Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal), thus we give PPI with Nexium oral form.
    • Consult Chinese Medicine for combined therapy. Consult urology and changing bilateral DBJs with tumor stents done smoothly on 2024/11/06.
    • Creatinine slowly get better until 1.36mg/dl. Lenvatinib 10mg 1# po qod since 2024/11/07, no hematuraia on 2024/11/08.
    • Patient tolerated treatment without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/11/08 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# PRNHS if constipation
• 2023-04-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Plan:
    • CCRT with weekly CDDP followed by C/T with TP
    • Simulation on 2023-04-21 and C1D1 of R/T on 2023-04-27
    • RTC on 2023-05-02 for start C/T
    • antiHbc+
• 2023-04-11 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • A: Carcinosarcoma with heterologous element of the uterine endometrium, stage cT3bN0M0, s/p Staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy), stage AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage II.
  • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage II, with ymphvascular Invasion: Present.
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: pelvic area
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT and IVRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions via IVRT to vaginal cuff mucosa surface.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 15:30, 2023-04-20.
• 2023-03-23 ~ 2023-04-06 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrial carcinosarcoma post Staging surgery on 2023/03/27 pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage IIIC,
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • CC
    • lower abdominal pain for almost 2 months.        
  • Present illness history
    • This 68 y/o woman, G2P2, NSD*2, menopause at age of 60. She had past history of (1) hypothyroidism s/p medical control, (2) hyperlipidemia s/p medical control. She denied any food or drug allergy. She visited our GYN OPD for lower abdominal pain after COVID infection diagnosed in 2023/01/29.
    • According to the patient, she was ADL independent until she was diagnosed COVID positive in 2023/01/29. Besides pain in upper respiratory tract, abdominal pain was also noted thereafter. She denied nausea or vomiting, tarry/bloody stoool, constipation, unintentional body weight loss or abnormal discharge. However, she noticed there was a vaginal mass with easy contact bleeding at that time and turned to our GYN OPD for help.
    • During the GYN OPD following, the pelvic examination showed vaginal mass 2x2 cm with easy contact bleeding and excision biopsy was arranged in 2023/03/10.
    • The pathology report noted malignant carcinosarcoma with IHC: CK(+), Vimentin(+), PAX8(+), ER(-), PR(+), Napsin A(-).
    • Tumor marker was examinated and showd CA125 = 62.3 U/mL; CA199 = 51.53 U/mL; CEA = 1.74 ng/mL and the D-dimer showed 593.67 ng/mL.
    • Ultrasonography showed Uterus: AVF, Size:104 * 88 mm, Endometrium: Thickness:71.8 mm. CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid.
    • Pelvic MRI: Diffuse soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, with focal soft tissuse tumor in left uterine border, r/o parametrial/adnexal invasion.
    • Under the impression of Malignant neoplasm of endometrium, she was admitted on 2023/03/23 for further survey and staging surgery in 2023/03/27.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2023/03/23 and underwent staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy) on 2023/03/27. Her postoperative course was grossly uneventful. After flatus, eating and urination by self voiding, as wall as defecation were smooth. The vital sign was stable after surgery. JP drain was removed then on 2023/04/03 morning.
    • The surgical pathology revealed carcinosarcoma,pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage IIic , right JP drain was removed then on 04/05. The Gyn tumor conference suggest further chemotherapy and radiotherapy for her after operation. self voiding was smooth. The vital sign was stable y. She is discharged on 2023-04-06 aftrenoon and her followup appointment is scheduled on next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D

[consultation]

• 2023-05-18 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • The patient is an 68-year-old female with a history of 1. hypothyroidism s/p medical control, 2. hyperlipidemia s/p medical control, 3. Carcinosarcoma with heterologous element of the uterine endometrium, stage cT3bN0M0, s/p Staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy), stage pT2N0cM0; stage II; FIGO stage II.
      
    • This time, she suffered from fever with chillness since 2023/05/03, last chemotherapy on 2023/05/02, until symptoms worsen, so she was brought to our ER for help. Associated symptoms included poor appetite, frequent urination, fever with chillness. Denied painful urination, cough or URI symptoms and abdominal pain. At ER he conscious level is E4V5M6, vital sign BP:121/69; PR:112; BT:38; RR:18. Physical examination showed abdominal OP scar clear, breathing sound clear. Lab data showed Sediment-WBC >=100 /HPF; Bacteria = 3+ /HPF; Creatinine = 2.51 mg/dL; CRP = 36.8 mg/dL; WBC = 13.14 x10^3/uL. Under the tentative diagnosis of Urinary tract infection. So, she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
    • For radiotherapy, we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: Recovery from urinary tract infection.
      • PI: Carcinosarcoma with heterologous element of the uterine endometrium, stage cT3bN0M0, s/p Staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy) on 2023-03-27, stage AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage II.
      • Chemotherapy: since 2023-05-02
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM(-); HTN(-)
      • Allergy(-)
    • O:
      • ECOG: 0
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; abdomen: surgical scars.
      • CXR (2023-03-03): No active lung lesion. No cardiomegaly. Thoracic spondylosis.
      • MRI of pelvis (2023-03-20): Diffuse soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, with focal soft tissuse tumor in left uterine border, r/o parametrial/adnexal invasion. Clinical biopsy vaginal carcinosarcoma, cstage T3bN0M0.
      • Operation (2023-03-27): Staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo - oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)
      • Ascites (2023-01154, 2023-03-29): neg.
      • Pathology (S2023-05755, 2023-03-30): 1. Uterus, endometrium, total hysterectomy — Carcinosarcoma with heterologous element. 2. Ovaries and fallopian tubes, bilateral, BSO — No remarkable change. 3. Lymph nodes, pelvic and para-aortic, bilateral, BPLND + PALND — Negative for malignancy (0/51). 4. AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage II. Lymphvascular Invasion: Present.
      • RT (2023-04-28 ~): at 900cGy/5 fractions (10MV photon) of the pelvic area.
    • A: Carcinosarcoma with heterologous element of the uterine endometrium, stage cT3bN0M0, s/p Staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo - oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy), stage AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT2N0(cM0); stage II; FIGO stage II.
    • P: The patient interrupted radiotherapy after 2023-05-05 due to urinary tract infection. Because she already recovery from that, radiotherapy can be continued.
• 2023-05-12 Neurology
  • Q
    • The patient is a 68-year-old female with a history of 1. hypothyroidism s/p medical control, 2. hyperlipidemia s/p medical control, 3. Carcinosarcoma with heterologous element of the uterine endometrium, stage cT3bN0M0, s/p Staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy), stage pT2N0cM0; stage II; FIGO stage II.
    • She presented with chronic migraine for many years, under treatment (ponstan) at LMD, but renal function has worsened. For chronic migraine, we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • If renal function is poor, consider using the following (all are PRN, used only when having a headache):
      • acetaminophen
      • ultracet/tramadol
      • ergotamine/caffeine: limited to one a day, not recommended for those with cardiovascular disease
      • imigran: limited to 50mg a day, no more than twice a week, at most 8 tablets a month
    • You can use (choose one from 1, 2) in combination with (choose one from 3, 4)
    • The patient has used inderol 10mg qd as a prophylactic for migraines in the past (June 2019 neurology clinic), and the effect was good, it can be tried again.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-16
  • Surgery
    • Changing bilateral DBJs with tumor stents
  • Finding
    • No definite bladder lesion
    • Left new DBJ inserted smoothly
    • Right kidney location seems 1ower
    • Bilateral DBJs (6Fr 24cm) in well position check by C-arm after the procedure
• 2024-11-06
  • Surgery
    • Changing bilateral DBJs with tumor stents
    • Right URS-exam    
  • Finding
    • No definite bladder lesion
    • Right ureter stenosis noted during change right side DBJ
    • Check URS-exam, polyposis of right distal ureter; URS could not be passed
    • Turbid drainage from right ureter after new tumor stent inserted
    • Left new DBJ inserted smoothly
    • Bilateral DBJs in well position check by C-arm after the procedure
• 2024-08-01
  • Surgery
    • Tumor stent (6Fr 24cm) insertion bilateral
  • Finding
    • bilateral low ureter stenosis
    • no turbid urine this time
    • Rt side kidney location is lower
    • some hematuria when pulling out old DBJ (little in left)
• 2024-05-02
  • Surgery
    • Tumor stent (6Fr 24cm) insertion bilateral
  • Finding
    • bilateral low ureter stenosis
    • marked turbid urine ejected from tumor stent in left side
    • some hematuria when pulling out old DBJ (especially left)
• 2024-01-13
  • Surgery
    • Tumor stent insertion bilateral   
  • Finding
    • bilateral low ureter stenosis
    • marked turbid urine ejected from tumor stent in left side
• 2023-11-15
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral tumor stent DBJ replacement      
  • Finding
    • No gross bladder tumor
    • Bil. 6Fr. 24cm tumorstent DBJ inserted
• 2023-07-04
  • Surgery
    • DBJ insertion, bilateral        
  • Finding
    • no bladder tumor
• 2023-04-01
  • Operation
    • Port-A (47080B)
    • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left subclavian vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA
• 2023-03-27 15:15
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Endometrial carcinosarcoma
    • Surgery:
      • Staging surgery (Total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: Enlarged. CT: focal soft tissue tumor in left uterine border, r/o parametrial/adnexal invasion
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: smooth surface.
      • ROV: smooth surface
    • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • CDS: free
    • Ascites: minimal
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
    • Paraaortic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal
    • Estimated blood loss: 800 mL
    • Blood transfusion: pRBC 2u
    • Complication: nil
• 2023-03-27 14:40
  • Surgery
    • Cystoscopy and bilateral double J insertion
  • Finding
    • Bilateral UO: intact
    • No gross tumor in bladder
    • External compression of tumor at posterior wall of bladder
• 2023-03-10
  • Surgery
    • excision biopsy of vaginal mass
  • Finding
    • right upper lateral vaginal mass 2x2 cm with easy contact bleeding
• 2023-02-20
  • Surgery
    • Internal hemorrhoids rubber band ligation        
  • Finding
    • Enlarged internal hemorrhoids with congestion at 7 o’clock
• 2021-10-07
  • Surgery
    • Internal hemorrhoids rubber band ligation        
  • Finding
    • Enlarged internal hemorrhoids with congestion at 3 o’clock

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-04-28 ~ 2023-07-12) - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions of the vaginal cuff mucosa surface by IVRT.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-17 - paclitaxel 120mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 250mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin. renal dose)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-12-19 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 350mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-12-16 - Keytruda (pembrolizumab) 200mg NS 190mL 30min

• 2024-11-01 - Keytruda (pembrolizumab) 200mg NS 190mL 30min

• 2024-09-24 - Keytruda (pembrolizumab) 200mg NS 190mL 30min

• 2024-10-08 - Lenvima (lenvatinib 10mg) 1# QD 20D (OPD prescription)

• 2024-09-24 - Lenvima (lenvatinib 10mg) 1# QD 7D (Discharge prescription)

• 2023-12-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin, Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2023-11-17 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin, Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2023-10-03 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin, Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2023-09-01 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin, Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2

• 2023-08-11 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin, Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2

• 2023-07-17 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin, Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2

• 2023-06-20 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 2hr (weekly CDDP changed to carboplatin, CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-13 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr (weekly CDDP, CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-06-06 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr (weekly CDDP, CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-05-30 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr (weekly CDDP, CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-05-22 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr (weekly CDDP, CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-05-02 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr (weekly CDDP, CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2025-02-24

[Recommendation Regarding Teicoplanin Dosing Adjustment]

Given the patient’s CrCl of 22 mL/min (2025-02-19) and an eGFR of 25.88 mL/min/1.73m², renal impairment is evident. Current dosing of Targocid (teicoplanin) 400 mg IVD QD does not align with Sanford Guide recommendations for CrCl < 30 mL/min, which suggest a maintenance dose of 6–12 mg/kg Q72H.

Recommended Adjustment:

• Adjust Targocid (teicoplanin) maintenance dose to 320–640 mg IVD Q72H based on the patient’s weight (52.9 kg × 6–12 mg/kg).
  
• May monitor trough teicoplanin levels before the 4th dose to guide further dose adjustments. (not posted)
• Continue monitoring renal function (creatinine, eGFR) every 2–3 days.
  
• Assess for clinical efficacy (infection resolution) and toxicity (ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hematologic effects).

2025-01-20

[Key Summary]

This is a 69-year-old woman with a history of metastatic endometrial carcinosarcoma diagnosed in 2023. She underwent staging surgery, adjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with weekly Cisplatin, subsequent chemotherapy (paclitaxel + carboplatin), and immunotherapy (pembrolizumab + lenvatinib).

Complications include bilateral hydronephrosis requiring serial DJ stent placement, progressive renal impairment, anemia, gastrointestinal ulcers, and lung metastasis. She is currently on chemotherapy with renal-adjusted doses of Paclitaxel + Carboplatin.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Renal Impairment

• Objective:
  • Elevated creatinine: 1.91 mg/dL (2025-01-17), eGFR 27.61 mL/min/1.73m², worsening from 2024-01-06 (1.12 mg/dL, eGFR 51.12 mL/min/1.73m²).
  • Bilateral hydronephrosis with DJ stents (most recently replaced on 2025-01-16). Persistent hyperechoic lesion (0.4 cm) in the left kidney noted on ultrasound (2025-01-20).
  • No gross bladder lesion observed during recent stent change.
• Assessment:
  • Renal function decline is likely secondary to chronic bilateral ureteral obstruction from tumor-related ureteral stenosis and cumulative nephrotoxicity from prior therapies.
  • Hydronephrosis remains refractory to stent placement, indicating ongoing obstruction or parenchymal damage.
  • Renal dose-adjusted chemotherapy reflects appropriate management but highlights the precarious renal reserve.
• Recommendations:
  • Closely monitor renal function (weekly serum creatinine, eGFR).
  • Repeat renal imaging (ultrasound or CT urography) in 2–4 weeks to evaluate DJ stent effectiveness.
  • Consult nephrology for evaluation of alternative drainage strategies if renal function further declines.
  • Maintain hydration with IV fluids (e.g., Sodium Chloride 0.9%, as currently prescribed).
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents (e.g., NSAIDs, contrast media).

Problem 2. Pulmonary Metastasis

• Objective:
  • Confirmed metastatic lesion in RUL by biopsy (2024-09-09). CT chest (2024-12-17) shows three nodules (largest 2.3 cm) and faint GGO (17.4 mm).
  • PET scan (2024-08-29) demonstrated hypermetabolism in the RUL.
  • Received systemic therapy with pembrolizumab and lenvatinib since 2024-09-24.
• Assessment:
  • Stable disease under immunotherapy with pembrolizumab and lenvatinib.
  • The faint GGO lesion requires close surveillance for progression or secondary infection.
  • The efficacy of systemic therapy suggests a potential partial response or disease stabilization.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat chest imaging (CT or PET-CT) within 6–8 weeks to assess response to therapy.
  • Continue current systemic therapy while monitoring for toxicity (hypertension, proteinuria, fatigue).
  • Biopsy GGO lesion if radiologic progression is noted to rule out secondary malignancy or infection.
  • Monitor symptoms such as hemoptysis or dyspnea closely.

Problem 3. Hematological Abnormalities (not posted)

• Objective:
  • Anemia: HGB 10.3 g/dL (2025-01-17), normocytic normochromic pattern with elevated RDW (15.6%).
  • Mild leukopenia: WBC 4.77 × 10³/uL (2025-01-17), decreased from 6.19 × 10³/uL (2024-01-06), consistent with myelosuppression.
  • Platelet count remains normal: 263 × 10³/uL (2025-01-17).
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is multifactorial: chronic disease, chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, and possible nutritional deficiencies.
  • The absence of reticulocytosis suggests impaired bone marrow compensation.
• Recommendations:
  • Check iron studies, ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12 levels.
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if HGB < 8 g/dL or symptomatic anemia develops.
  • Monitor CBC weekly during chemotherapy to identify trends in cytopenias.

Problem 4. Gastrointestinal Ulcers (not posted)

• Objective:
  • Gastric ulcers identified on EGD (2024-10-29) with duodenal ulcer scars and mild reflux esophagitis.
  • Stool occult blood positive (2024-10-08).
  • PPI therapy with Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg PO QD has been administrated.
• Assessment:
  • Healing of gastric ulcers is likely under PPI therapy, as no recurrent bleeding has been reported.
  • Chronic NSAID use and chemotherapy may have contributed to initial ulcer formation.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg PO QD.
  • Follow up with repeat EGD in 3–6 months to confirm ulcer healing.
  • Monitor for signs of recurrent GI bleeding (melena, hematemesis).
  • Avoid NSAIDs and encourage dietary modifications.

Problem 5. Hypertension and Headache (Lenvatinib-Related Toxicity)

• Objective:
  • Lenvatinib initiated on 2024-09-24 at 10 mg PO QD was tapered to QOD due to hematuria and headache.
  • Blood pressure readings remain stable (e.g., 136/64 mmHg on 2025-01-20) under antihypertensive management.
• Assessment:
  • Headaches and hematuria are manageable side effects of Lenvatinib and have improved with dose adjustment.
  • Stable blood pressure reflects effective monitoring and intervention.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Lenvatinib at alternate-day dosing (10 mg PO QOD) if needed with close monitoring for further side effects.
  • Regular BP monitoring to detect early hypertension.
  • Address headache promptly with Ergoton (ergotamine and caffeine) PRN.

2023-09-04

The leukopenia observed on 2023-08-24 (WBC 1.5K/uL) was likely a result of the paclitaxel and carboplatin administered on 2023-08-11. Following a 3-day course of G-CSF from 2023-08-24 to 2023-08-26, no further instances of leukopenia have been observed.

A new cycle of the treatment regimen was initiated on 2023-09-01, and prophylactic G-CSF is scheduled for 2023-09-06, 2023-09-07, and 2023-09-08.

2023-08-31 WBC 3.20 x10^3/uL
2023-08-24 WBC 1.50 x10^3/uL
2023-08-08 WBC 5.12 x10^3/uL
2023-07-25 WBC 3.29 x10^3/uL
2023-07-17 WBC 5.76 x10^3/uL
2023-07-12 WBC 4.41 x10^3/uL
2023-07-03 WBC 1.64 x10^3/uL
2023-06-28 WBC 1.69 x10^3/uL
2023-06-19 WBC 2.08 x10^3/uL
2023-06-12 WBC 2.72 x10^3/uL
2023-06-05 WBC 4.78 x10^3/uL
2023-05-30 WBC 3.99 x10^3/uL
2023-05-22 WBC 4.35 x10^3/uL
2023-05-15 WBC 4.67 x10^3/uL
2023-05-12 WBC 4.78 x10^3/uL
2023-05-09 WBC 8.17 x10^3/uL
2023-05-09 WBC 13.14 x10^3/uL
2023-04-19 WBC 5.07 x10^3/uL
2023-04-03 WBC 5.23 x10^3/uL
2023-03-28 WBC 13.97 x10^3/uL
2023-03-23 WBC 7.35 x10^3/uL
2023-03-03 WBC 5.22 x10^3/uL

2023-09-01

The Eltroxin (levothyroxine) prescribed by our endocrinologist on 2023-08-01 is currently listed in the active medications without any reconciliation discrepancies identified.

2023-08-11

Our endocrinologist wrote a repeat prescription for Eltroxin (levothyroxine) on 2023-08-01 and the drug is included in the formulary with no reconciliation issue identified.

2023-07-18

[reconciliation]

The patient was seen by our urologist on 2023-07-12 who prescribed Cero (cefaclor 250mg) 2# TID and Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD for a period of 7 days to treat suspected UTI infection or catheter-related discomfort. These medications are not currently on the active medication list, so it’s advisable to confirm resolution of these symptoms.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-03 CT - brain
  • IMP: low density change in the left thalamus. Please correlate with clinical signs.
• 2024-12-24 MRI - L-spine
  • The lumbar spine shows spondylosis.
  • Severe compression fracture of T12 vertebra.
  • Compression fracture of L2 and L3 vertebrae.
• 2024-12-17 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, posterior iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with myelodysplastic neoplasm with increased blasts and fibrosis
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (90%). M/E ratio = 5:1 in CD71, MPO and CD163 immunostains. The erythoid precursors are dispersed and scattered. A few mature granulocytes in proximity to the bony trabeculae. An increased number of CD61+ megakaryocytes with high degree of dysplasia. Excess of CD34+ and/or CD117+ blasts, account for 5-10% of nucleated cells. Moderate myelofibrosis (MF-2) in reticulin stain. The findings are compatible with myelodysplastic neoplasm with increased blasts and fibrosis. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2024-12-13 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver,mild
    • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
    • Suboptimal examination of liver, especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Follow liver function test and AFP, NAFLD Fibrosis Score
    • Some area of liver,especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2024-12-12 Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)
  • Findings
    • MNCV: delayed CMAPs onset latency and amplitude with slow motor conduction velocity of right peroneal nerve
    • SNCV: slow sensory conduction velocity of bilateral median and left ulnar nerves
    • F-wave: delayed responses of right peroneal and tibial nerves
    • H-reflex: normal responses of bilateral lower limbs
    • Thermal quantitative sensory test showed abnormal warm threshold in right upper limb.
  • Conclusion
    • This NCV study suggested right lumbosacral radiculopathy with right peroneal neuropathy, bilateral median and left ular distal neuropathy.
    • Thermal quantitative sensory test suggested small fiber neuropathy. Please correlate with clinical features.
• 2024-12-09 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is edematous wall thickening of the duodenum.
      • Duodenitis is highly suspected.
        
      • The differential diagnosis includes vasculitis.
      • Please correlate with enteroscopy and ANA titer.
    • There are several small lymph nodes in the LUQ mesentery.
      • Follow up is indicated.
    • Compression fracture of T12 and L3 vertebral body.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerotic change.
• 2024-12-09 KUB
  • T12, L2, and L3 compression fractures
• 2024-12-09 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric mucosal leisons, body, suspect severe belching related
    • Duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type IIc, bulb to 2nd portion
    • Duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type III, bulb to 2nd portion
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • High dose PPI use
    • Admisssion
    • EGD 2nd look in three days

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-07, 2025-01-02 SOAP Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • Prescription x2
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 28D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain or headache
• 2025-01-10 ~ 2025-01-21 POMR Hemato-Oncology Liu YiSheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome with refractory anemia, after transfusion.
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome with increased blast-1, IPSS: 5 (intermediate-2), IPSS-R: 8.5 (very high risk), WPSS: 5 (very high risk), after 1st cycle Vidaza treatment, ECOG: 3
    • Hypertension, under medication
    • Compression fracture of L2 spine, under medication
    • Acute duodenal ulcer, under medication
  • CC
    • Refractory anemia and thrombocytopenia found at OPD on 2025/01/02, for further evaluation and treatment.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 70-year-old female with history of HCVD and hyperlipidemia and had been taking drugs for about 3 months as prescribed. She was admitted to GI section last month because of gastric and duodenal ulcer with active bleeding. Meanwhile, she was also found having refractory pancytopenia, with immature blasts, refractory anemia and thrombocytopenia.
    • She was then received bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on 2024/12/17. The pathology reported myelodysplastic syndrome with increased blasts and fibrosis. After discharge, she was referred to our ONC OPD and the CBC on 2025/01/02 still found pancytopenia with increased blasts (WBC: 2500 /ul; HGB: 9.8 g/dl; PLT: 52000 /ul; blast: 5 %).
    • Under our suggestion, she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and treatment. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, because of anemia and thrombocytopenia, she received PRBCs and platelet transfusion.
    • We also modified her pain control regimen for both knees pain and headache.
    • On 2025/01/13, she started to received daily Vidaza treatment. Because of dizziness and nausea, we added Dexamethsone before Vidaza treatment since 2025/01/14.
    • The follow up CBC found progressive thrombocytopenia and she received platelet transfusion again on2025/01/20.
    • On 2025/01/21, she was discharged under acceptable condition.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Neurodin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Hyzaar (losartan 100mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-12-10 ~ 2024-12-28 POMR Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
    • Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • Fever, unspecified
    • Wedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Other hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Abdominal pain for about one week and passage of tarry stool for 2 day    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 70-year-old female with history of HCVD and hyperlipidemia and had been taking drugs for about 3 months as prescribed. Two weeks ago, she ever visited our INF OPD for bil. knee pain with painful disability. NSAIDs was prescribed since then. She also presented with painful sensation over bilateral thigh with general weakness for about one month.
    • This time, she had abdominal pain for about one week and passage of black stool for 2 days. She denied fever, diarrhea, constipation, bloody stool, weight loss, anorexia, n/v. Hence the patient was brought to our ER for evaluation and management yesterday.
    • At ER, PE showed clear breath sound, no wheezing, no crackles, soft and flat abdomen with epigastric tenderness, no rebound tenderness, no pale conjuctiva, no icteric sclera. A series of examinations including blood routine, blood biochemistry, urine routine and image were performed. Lab data showed anemia (Hb 7.7g/dL), leukocytosis (WBC 14350/uL) with left shifted, and elevated CRP level (11.2mg/dL). Thus, she received blood transfusion with LPRBC 4U at ER.
    • EGD results was as below:
      • Gastric mucosal leisons, body, suspect severe belching related;
      • Duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type IIc, bulb to 2nd portion;
      • Duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type III, bulb to 2nd portion.
    • Under the tentative diagnosis of DUs with recent bleeding and painful sensation over bilateral thigh, propable Atorvastatin related myopathy, the patient was admitted to our GI ward for further evaluation and treatment.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we administered hemostatic drug with Transamin since 2024/12/10.
    • Some GI medication were also prescribed from admission.
    • PPI was given for DUS.
    • We keep adequate volume resuscitation and record I/O with electrolyte balance.
    • We consulted AIR, Hema, Neuro specialist for suspected myositis due to bilateral thigh pain, and some exam were done.
    • Autoimmune related problem was ruled out. NCV showed radiculopathy but it did not match the patient’s symptoms.
    • Bone marrow biopsy was done on 2024/12/17, and result showed MDS. Hematologist suggest OPD follow up, and waiting for medicine application.
    • MRI showed no nerve root compressin, but compression fracture at T12, L2 L3.Her symptoms relived after medication treatment.
    • Under stable cnodition about her GI problems, and bilateral thigh pain and weakness.
    • She is discharged on 2024/12/28 with Cefixime, Doxycycline, Tramacet, antihypertensive drugs, GI symptoms relivers with Neuro, GI, Hema, CV OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Hyzaar (losartan 100mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • dexycycline 100mg 1# Q12H 7D
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# TID for bilateral thigh pain
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 0.5# PRNHS 7D
    • Syntam Granules (piracetam 1200mg) 1# QD 7D
    • U-Ca (calcitriol 0.25ug) 1# BID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ6H 3D if pain or headache
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 7D

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-04 - azacitidine 75mg/m2 113mg SC D1-7 (Vidaza)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-13 - azacitidine 75mg/m2 113mg SC D1-7 (Vidaza)

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-04

The patient is a 70-year-old female with a history of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with increased blasts and fibrosis, classified as very high risk (IPSS-R: 8.5, WPSS: 5). She is currently undergoing Cycle 2 of azacitidine (Vidaza) therapy (2025-03-04 to 2025-03-10). Persistent pancytopenia (severe anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia) is noted, necessitating red blood cell transfusion (2025-03-04, 2 units LPRBC planned).

Other significant findings include:

• Persistent thrombocytopenia (PLT 115 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-04, previously 20 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-03).
• Severe anemia (Hgb 5.5 g/dL on 2025-03-04, previously 5.0 g/dL on 2025-03-03).
• Leukopenia (WBC 1.30 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-04).
• Recent bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-17) confirming MDS with increased blasts (5-10%), hypercellular marrow (90%), and moderate myelofibrosis (MF-2).
• History of duodenal ulcers with prior bleeding (EGD 2024-12-09) requiring high-dose PPI.
• Polyneuropathy and multiple vertebral compression fractures (MRI 2024-12-24).

The patient’s overall condition is stable (ECOG PS 1 on 2025-03-04), with good intake, absence of fever, and mild postural dizziness.

Problem 1. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) with Increased Blasts

• Objective
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-17):
    • Hypercellular marrow (90%), increased CD34+/CD117+ blasts (5-10%).
    • Moderate myelofibrosis (MF-2).
    • Dysplastic megakaryocytes (CD61+), dispersed erythroid precursors.
  • Peripheral blood findings (2025-03-04):
    • WBC 1.30 ×10³/uL, RBC 1.84 ×10⁶/uL, Hgb 5.5 g/dL, PLT 115 ×10³/uL.
    • Monocyte 6.9%, NRBC 2.0/100 WBC → Suggests marrow stress and ineffective hematopoiesis.
  • Chemotherapy:
    • C1 Vidaza (azacitidine) from 2025-01-13 to 2025-01-19.
    • C2 Vidaza initiated on 2025-03-04.
  • Response to treatment:
    • No blast cells detected in peripheral blood (2025-03-04).
    • Persistent pancytopenia, requiring transfusions.
• Assessment
  • The patient has high-risk MDS (IPSS-R: 8.5, WPSS: 5).
  • Vidaza remains the first-line therapy per guidelines for high-risk MDS.
  • No evidence of transformation to AML yet (no circulating blasts, stable bone marrow findings).
  • Pancytopenia suggests ongoing marrow suppression, requiring supportive transfusions.
  • No significant infections or treatment complications so far.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Vidaza as planned (2025-03-04 to 2025-03-10).
  • Monitor CBC trends post-treatment for signs of marrow recovery vs. progression.
  • Consider repeat bone marrow biopsy if cytopenias worsen or blasts reappear.
  • Assess for secondary causes of anemia (e.g., iron deficiency, hemolysis).
  • Infection prophylaxis (monitor for febrile neutropenia, consider G-CSF if ANC <500/mm³).

Problem 2. Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • PLT 115 ×10³/uL (2025-03-04), increased from 20 ×10³/uL (2025-03-03).
  • Prior severe thrombocytopenia (PLT <50 ×10³/uL on multiple occasions, requiring transfusions).
  • No active bleeding reported.
  • No documented platelet autoantibodies or immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-17): Dysplastic megakaryocytes, myelofibrosis (MF-2).
• Assessment
  • Thrombocytopenia is likely due to bone marrow failure (MDS-related), not immune destruction.
  • The increase in PLT from 20 ×10³/uL (2025-03-03) to 115 ×10³/uL (2025-03-04) is likely due to platelet transfusion effect rather than endogenous recovery.
  • No evidence of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), or ITP.
  • Risk of bleeding remains high if PLT <50 ×10³/uL, requiring close monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Continue platelet transfusions PRN (if PLT <10 ×10³/uL or active bleeding).
  • Monitor for thrombosis risk (platelet counts may fluctuate post-transfusion).
  • Avoid NSAIDs and other platelet-inhibiting medications.
  • Consider antifibrinolytic therapy (tranexamic acid) if mucosal bleeding occurs.

Problem 3. Severe Anemia (Hgb 5.5 g/dL)

• Objective
  • Hgb 5.5 g/dL (2025-03-04), HCT 16.3%.
  • Previously 5.0 g/dL on 2025-03-03.
  • NRBCs 2.0/100 WBC → Suggests extramedullary hematopoiesis or marrow stress.
  • Reticulocyte count not available.
  • Plan for LPRBC 2 units transfusion today (2025-03-04).
• Assessment
  • Primary cause of anemia is ineffective erythropoiesis from MDS.
  • No clear hemolysis markers (no reported LDH, haptoglobin, bilirubin).
  • Chronic anemia necessitating transfusion support.
  • Potential contribution of GI blood loss (prior duodenal ulcer, EGD 2024-12-09).
• Recommendation
  • Proceed with LPRBC 2-unit transfusion today (2025-03-04).
  • Monitor post-transfusion Hgb (target ≥7 g/dL for symptom relief).
  • Iron studies to assess for iron overload (ferritin, transferrin saturation).
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) if transfusion burden increases.

Problem 4. Polyneuropathy

• Objective
  • NCV (2024-12-12):
    • Right lumbosacral radiculopathy, peroneal neuropathy, bilateral median and left ulnar neuropathy.
    • Small fiber neuropathy suggested.
  • Symptoms: Mild dizziness (postural), no significant worsening.
  • No clear autoimmune markers (ANA, ENA weakly positive for anti-SSA).
• Assessment
  • Likely paraneoplastic or chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
  • No evidence of Guillain-Barré syndrome, vasculitic neuropathy, or inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
  • Conservative pain management with gabapentin and tramadol appears effective.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor for worsening neuropathy symptoms.
  • Continue gabapentin (if already prescribed).
  • Physical therapy for mobility and balance improvement.
  • Re-evaluate B12 levels and other neuropathy-associated deficiencies.

Final Recommendations

• Continue Cycle 2 Vidaza (2025-03-04 to 2025-03-10).
• Transfuse LPRBC 2 units today (2025-03-04) for severe anemia.
• Monitor platelet counts, transfuse PRN.
• Continue GI prophylaxis with PPIs (esomeprazole).
• Assess for iron overload and erythropoiesis support needs.
• Monitor neuropathy progression, adjust pain management if needed.

[Jadenu (deferasirox) is recommended]

Based on the patient’s body weight of 55 kg and a calculated deferasirox dose of 14 mg/kg (770 mg total daily dose), treatment with Jadenu (deferasirox 360 mg/tab) 2 tablets QD is recommended.

Given the ferritin level of 1136.2 ng/mL (2024-12-13), which exceeds the 1000 ng/mL threshold for iron overload, iron chelation therapy should be initiated to prevent end-organ damage associated with chronic transfusions. Regular ferritin monitoring every 4-8 weeks is advised to assess treatment response and adjust the chelation regimen as needed.

[Is Azacitidine the Cause of Thrombocytopenia?]

Vidaza (azacitidine) can cause thrombocytopenia as a known adverse effect. However, in this patient’s case, the thrombocytopenia is likely multifactorial rather than solely drug-induced.

1. Objective Findings (Evidence from Patient Data)

• Baseline thrombocytopenia before azacitidine:
  • PLT 49 ×10³/uL (2025-01-17)
  • PLT 20 ×10³/uL (2025-03-03, pre-C2 Vidaza)
  • PLT 115 ×10³/uL (2025-03-04, likely post-transfusion effect)
• Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-17):
  • Dysplastic megakaryocytes (abnormal platelet precursors).
  • Myelofibrosis (MF-2), which impairs platelet production.
  • MDS confirmed with increased blasts (5-10%).
• No documented history of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) or platelet autoantibodies.
• No signs of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
• Prior platelet transfusion history, suggesting chronic marrow failure rather than transient drug-induced suppression.
• Patient is on azacitidine (C1: 2025-01-13 to 2025-01-19, C2 started on 2025-03-04).
• No new active bleeding reported.

2. Assessment: Azacitidine-Induced vs. MDS-Related Thrombocytopenia

• Azacitidine is known to cause thrombocytopenia, especially in the first 2 cycles.
  • Mechanism: Azacitidine inhibits DNA methylation, leading to bone marrow suppression and cytopenias, including thrombocytopenia.
  • Incidence: Thrombocytopenia occurs in 65-70% of patients, with Grade 3-4 severity in up to 58%.
  • Nadir: Typically occurs within 14-21 days after initiation of treatment.
  • Recovery: Platelet counts can rebound by day 28-42 in responsive patients.
• However, this patient’s thrombocytopenia predated azacitidine treatment, indicating that MDS-related bone marrow failure is the primary cause.
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-17) already showed ineffective megakaryopoiesis.
  • Persistently low platelet counts since at least 2024-12, even before treatment.
  • Progressive marrow failure likely contributes more than azacitidine toxicity.
• Azacitidine may exacerbate preexisting thrombocytopenia rather than being the sole cause.
  • Possible worsening post-C1 Vidaza but no severe bleeding episodes noted.
  • Recent platelet increase (PLT 115 ×10³/uL on 2025-03-04) suggests transfusion effect rather than recovery.
• Differentiation between MDS-related thrombocytopenia and azacitidine-induced thrombocytopenia is challenging due to overlapping mechanisms.

3. Recommendations

• Monitor platelet trends over the next 7-14 days to assess for a further drop (expected if azacitidine-induced).
  
• Continue platelet transfusions PRN (if PLT <10 ×10³/uL or active bleeding).
  
• Check for platelet recovery before the next cycle (C3 Vidaza) to determine if dose adjustment is needed.
  
• Consider reducing azacitidine dose in future cycles (e.g., 50 mg/m² instead of 75 mg/m²) if thrombocytopenia worsens and becomes transfusion-dependent without recovery.
  
• Rule out any concurrent causes (infection, splenic sequestration).
  
• Avoid NSAIDs or antiplatelet agents to minimize bleeding risk.
  
• Bone marrow re-evaluation (if worsening cytopenias) to rule out AML transformation.

Conclusion:

• MDS-related thrombocytopenia is the primary cause.
• Azacitidine may contribute, but it is not the sole driver.
• Careful monitoring is needed to determine if Vidaza dose adjustment is required.

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• 2025-02-07, 2024-12-13, 2024-08-30, 2024-05-31, 2024-03-08 SOAP Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • Prescription x3
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-12-17, 2024-09-24, 2024-06-25, 2024-04-30 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang GuoLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Foster Evohaler (beclomethasone 100ug, formoterol 6ug; per dose) 2 puff BID INHL 28D
    • Zcough (benzonatate 100mg) 1# TID 7D (once)
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 7D (once)
• 2023-12-15, 2023-09-22, 2023-06-30, 2023-04-14, 2023-01-27, 2022-11-04, 2022-08-12 SOAP Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • Prescription x3
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2022-05-20 SOAP Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • A/P: r/o IgAN, use pentop first, consider use of ARB or SGLT2i
  • Prescription x3
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-12-26, 2022-09-05, 2022-05-16, 2022-02-14, 2021-11-22 SOAP Ophthalmology Zhan LiWei
  • Prescription x3
    • Kary Uni (pirenoxine 0.05mg/mL BID OU 28D
    • Alphagan P (brimonidine 0.15%) BID OU 28D
• 2021-09-03 ~ 2021-09-10 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
    • Relapsed and TP53 deleted (17p13.1) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
    • CN6 palsy, cause unknown
    • Other non-follicular lymphoma, unspecified site
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • double vision on 2021-09-01
  • Present illness history
    • The 67 y/o male patient had the history of hyperuricemia, CLL was diagnosis at this hospital in 2012 without treatment and received targeted therapy 8 times at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital in 2017, and relapsed and refused treatment in 2019, just regular blood transfusion around per 3 months for anemia and WBC keep 30000/uL.
    • This time, he suffered from double vision, mild left hand weakness sensation and unsteady gait since yesterday. He deny recent tarry or bloody stool. He went to our ER for help. Conscious clear, E4V5M6, labs data showed leukocytosis, severe anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal function impairment.
    • Blood transfusion was given. Brain MRA was arranged for r/o acute stroke and revealed no recent infarction.
    • Under the impression of suspect CLL in progress with severe anemia, he was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management on 2021/09/03.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received antibiotic as flumarin for UTI control.
    • Neuro was consulted for diplopia for 3 days and impression of left abducence palsy, cause may be leptomenigeal carcinomatosis, r/o inflammatoty , r/o infection, r/o other secondary cause of neuritis, suggested CSF study was indicated (cytology more than 10 ml needed).
    • OPH was consulted, who impression of Left abducens nerve palsy, cause need to be detemined, r/o small vessels stroke. Cataract ou, glaucoma ou, macular pucker od, macular pseudohole os, suggested of Alphagan 1gtt Q8H ou and monitor visual/neurologic signs and find etiology of CN6 palsy.
    • BM was done, report showed CLL in relapse. Lumbar puncture also was done, CSF cytology showed negtive.
    • AIR was consulted for anti-ds DNA showed positive, who suggested for lupus work up and pending laboratory data.
    • During hospitalization, LPRBC transfusion for anemia. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2021/09/10. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alphagan P (brimonidine 0.15%) Q8H OU 14D
• 2017-01-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Wan XiangLin
  • Diagnosis
    • Lymphoma, other named variants, unspecified site [C83.00]
    • CLL without mention of remission [C91.10]
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified [D69.6]
    • Cough [R05]
    • Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic [J40]

[mediction]

• 2021-09-24 ~ 2023-09-30 - Imbruvica (ibrutinib 140mg) 3# QD

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-19 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Finding
    • smooth nasopharynx,oropharynx, hypopharynx, right vocal cord paralysis
    • vocal cords closure: good
  • Conclusion
    • right vocal cord paralysis
• 2025-02-12 SONO - chest
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal organized pleural effusion. Subpleural consolidation and pleural thickening was noted.
      • Airbronchogram in LLL
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal organized pleural effusion. Pleural thickening and subpleural consolidation was found. Impaired RLL and right diphragm movement
      • consolidation, RLL
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, minimal, bilateral, organized
    • Consolidation, LLL and RLL
    • Subpleural consolidation, bilateral
• 2025-02-11, 2025-02-10 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
  • Linear infiltration projecting at LUL and both lower lungs are noted. please correlate with CT.
• 2025-02-07 ECG 24hr portable
  • Sinus rhythm
  • Rare isolated apcs
  • One apc couplet
  • Single isolated vpc
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia
  • Frequent sinus tachycardia even at mid-night, please correlate with clinical and drug history (anemia, thyrotoxicosis etc.)
• 2025-02-07 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — negative for malignancy
  • Microscopically, it shows normal cellularity (approximately 70%), 5:1 of M:E ratio. Both myeloid and erythroid lineages demonstrate maturation. Megakaryocytes are present in normal in numbers and not remarkable. Blast-like cells are not increased. Neither Lacunar cells nor Reed-Sternberg cells is noted.
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34(-), CD117(-), CD20 (-), MPO(+), CD71(+), CD61(+), CD15(+ at myeloid cells) and CD 30(-).
• 2025-02-06 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the anterior mediastinum, in the left supraclavicular fossa around the Port-A line, in some bilateral ribs and bilateral lateral chest walls. Post-operative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton (Deauville Score 2-3). The nature is to be determined (bone marrow hyperplasia? lymphoma involving the bone marrow?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left vocal cord and in the pleura of bilateral lungs. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a large tumor in the pelvic region, compatible with a large uterine myoma.
• 2025-01-24 Pathology - mediastinum mass
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, anterior mediastinum, resection — classical Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis
    • Thymus, thymectomy — classical Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of resection of anterior mediastinal mass, measuring 19.0 x 10.0 x 2.4 cm and weighing 134.5 g. On cutting, several enlarged lymph nodes, measuring up to 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm are seen. The thymus is involved by tumor. A thymic cyst, measuring 3.5 x 3.0 x 1.0 cm, is seen. Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-9: lymph nodes with thymus; A10-11: cyst and lymph nodes; A12: thymus.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections show lymph nodes and thymus with Lacunar cells, Reed-Sternberg cells, mixed inflammatory cells and fibrosis. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(focal +), CD15(+), CD30(+), PAX5(+), and CK(-). A thymic cyst is seen.
      
    • Precursor and Mature Lymphoid Malignancies Checklist (CAP (v1.0.0.0))
      • TUMOR
        • Site(s) of Tumor Involvement in Sample: Anterior mediastinum
        • Final Integrated Diagnosis: Hodgkin lymphomas: Classic Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis
      • SPECIAL STUDIES
        • Immunohistochemistry: Performed (specify results): CD3(-), CD20(focal +), CD15(+), CD30(+), PAX5(+), and CK(-)
        • Flow Cytometry: Not performed
        • Conventional Cytogenetics: Not performed
        • Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (select all that apply): Not performed
        • Molecular Alterations Detected (select all that apply): Not performed
• 2025-01-23 Pathology - mediastinum mass
  • Pericardium, left, excision — classical Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis
  • Section shows fibroadipose tissue with Lacunar cells, Reed-Sternberg cells, mixed inflammatory cells and fibrosis.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(focal +), CD15(+), CD30(+), PAX5(+), and CK(-).
• 2025-01-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (116- 35) / 116 = 69.83%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Borderline septal hypertrophy; impaired LV relexation
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2025-01-16 Flow Volume Chart
  • mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
• 2025-01-15 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs:normal appearance of bilateral lungs
    • Mediastinum and hila: normal no enlarged LN or mass.
      • extensive lymphadenopathy in stations
      • a large lobulated, off-midline,soft-tissue mass with low attenuated part (at least 50-55mm in longest dimension) in Lt thymic bed, associated nodularity along left lower anterior mediastinum or mediastinal pleura.
    • Thoracic aorta and central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: increased stranding in Lt supraclavicular fossa.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • a huge pelvic soft-tissue with an area of necrosis (at least 12.3cm) in longest axial dimension) near completely occupying true pelvic cavity, displacing adjacent organs.
      • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys. no enlarged lymph node. no ascites.
      • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
        
      • The abdominal aorta is unremarkable.
        
  • Impression:
    • highly suggestive of invasive thymoma or carcinoma r/o lymphoma, huge uterine myoma.
• 2025-01-13 CT - chest
  • Findings:
    • Mediastinum and hila: extensive, discrete lymphadenopathy, (up to 23mm in short axis) in the anterior mediastinal compartment
    • Pleura: minimal left anterior medial mediastial effusion.
  • Impression: anterior mediastinal lymphadenopathy, lymphoma or r/o metastatic LAP r/o thymic tumor with LAP
• 2025-01-06 Papanicolaou test, Pap test
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2025-01-03 CXR
  • More prominent at left suprahilar region, suggest chest CT for study.
• 2025-01-03 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 151 * 43 mm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: 1.26 / 1.16 cm
      • Myoma: 31 x 26 mm , RI:0.43
      • Myoma: 178 x 117 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 17.3 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 29 * 25 mm ,
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 32 * 24 mm
          
        • Cyst: 23 * 23 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • R/O Lt Ovarian cyst
    • Uterine myoma
• 2024-12-10 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 74 * 25 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 146 x 92 mm ,
      • Myoma: 31 x 17 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 8.1 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 28 * 25 mm ,
        • Cyst: 28 * 15 mm
      • LOV:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other: LT adnexae free
  • IMP:
    • Huge cervical myoma
    • R/O RT Ovarian cyst
• 2024-11-01 Anoscopy
  • DRE/anoscopy: some mixed hemorrhoids, mild-moderate
• 2024-10-01 SONO - obstetrics
  • LMP: G: P: EDC: 2024-11-09 GWI(LMP): 34+3 wk
  • Feral number: single
  • A:
    • Presentation: transverse lie transverse lie
    • FHB: positive bpm , Gender:
    • BPD: 8.4 cm , 33.81 wk ( % )
    • OFD: cm , wk
      
    • BPDa: cm , wk ( % )
    • HC: cm , wk
    • AC: 28.88 cm , 32.89 wk ( % )
    • FL: 6.58 cm , 33.90 wk ( % )
    • EBW: 2197 Gm , GW2(US) = 33+4 wk Location:
      
    • Placenta location: Posterior wall grade:
    • Umblical
      • A: S/D: PI: RI:
        
      • MCA: S/D: PI: RI:
        
    • AFI: 2.16 + 3.25 + 4.34 + 7.03 = 16.79 cm
    • Cervical Length: 3
    • myoma: myoma : 169 x 132 mm ,
    • Adnexa:
      • Right ovary: * mm
      • Left ovary: * mm
  • IMP: IUP at 34+3 wks
• 2024-09-24 Pathology - fissure/fistula
  • Anus, fistulectomy — abscess with fistula
• 2024-09-20 SONO - obstetrics
  • LMP: G: P: EDC: 2024-11-09 GWI(LMP): 32+6 wk
  • Feral number: single
  • A:
    • Presentation: vertex vertex
    • FHB: positive 163 bpm , Gender:
    • BPD: 8.10 cm , 32.54 wk ( % )
    • OFD: cm , wk
      
    • BPDa: cm , wk ( % )
    • HC: cm , wk
    • AC: 30.04 cm , 34.01 wk ( % )
    • FL: 5.82 cm , 30.43 wk ( % )
    • EBW: 2060 Gm , GW2(US) = 32+4 wk Location:
      
    • Placenta location: Posterior wall grade: II
    • Umblical
      • A: S/D: PI: RI:
        
      • MCA: S/D: PI: RI:
        
    • AFI: 4.90 + 2.59 + 3.36 + 2.98 = 13.83 cm
  • Cervical Length: 3.4
  • myoma: myoma : 117 x 116 mm ,
  • Adnexa:
    • Right ovary: * mm
    • Left ovary: * mm
  • IMP:
    • IUP at 32+6 wks
    • Uterine myoma

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• 2025-01-21 ~ 2024-02-14 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Classical Hodgkin lymphoma status post video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery pericardial window on 2025/01/22; status post three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery excision of mediastinal tumor on 2025/01/24, status post BV-AVD Q2W.
    • Arrhythmia (Ventricular tachycardia) status post Cardio-Pulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation on 2025/01/22
    • Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
    • Bilateral lower lobe pneumonia (sputum culture: Mixed normal flora)
    • Right pleural effusion status post pigtail catheter insertion on 2025/01/25
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Iron deficiency anemia
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • Madiastinal lesion was noted by chest X-ray. Admission for tumor excision.
  • Present illness history
    • This 38-year-old woman has history of leiomyoma of uterus and iron deficiency anemia. According to the patient’s statement, she visited our department of gynecology for myoma surgery assessment.
    • Chest X-ray on 2025/01/03 revealed mediastinal lesion. She was referred to chest outpatient department for follow-up, where lung computed tomography on 2025/01/13 revealed anterior mediastinal lymphadenopathy, suspect lymphoma or metastatic lymphadenopathy, thymic tumor with lymphadenopathy.
    • She was referred to Hema-Oncology outpatient department for cancer survey. carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels were within the normal range.
    • Follow-up lung CT with contrast on 2025/01/15 revealed a highly suggestive of invasive thymoma or carcinoma. She was referred to our chest surgery clinic. She denied cough, fever, dyspnea, or hemoptysis.
    • After discussing with the patient and her family the benefits of surgical treatment as well as subsequent risks and possible complications, she was admitted for bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) thymectomy under the impression of anterior mediastinal tumor.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received bilateral VATS thymectomy on 2025/01/22. During the surgery, the patient developed arrhythmia, which subsequently progressed to ventricular tachycardia. Cardiac defibrillation was done. The surgery was therefore halted, and the patient was transferred to the SICU for observation. Cardiac echogram was arranged showing adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion.
    • With relative stable clinical condition, she underwent VATS resection of anterior mediastinal tumor on 2025/01/24 and weaned endotracheal tube successfully after the surgery. However, re-intubation endotracheal tube on 2025/01/25 owing to pneumonia progressed with shortness of breathe and tachypnea. Right pigtail catheter was inserted for right pleural effusion at the same day. PICCO was also implantation 2025/01/26 for further hemodynamic monitoring.
    • Antibiotic with vancomycin,finibax, eraxis were prescribed. Abdominal distension profound that Dulcolax suppository, sennoside, lactulose, EVAC enema, mosapride & imperan were prescribed. Under stable condition, the patient was extubated and remove chest tube on 2025/01/31. Thus, she was transferred to ordinary ward on 2025/02/02.
    • At ward, analgesics were prescribed for pain control. The right chest pigtail catheter was removed on 2025/02/03. Follow up lad and CXR on 2025/02/03 and 2025/02/05 showed right pleural effusion. Consulted Oncology for classical Hodgkin lymphoma and CV for hypertension, palpitations and VT was noticed during operation for 2 times. They recommendations: 1. Arrange a PET scan on 2025/02/06 and Port-A implantation on 2025/02/05. 2. Perform a 24-hour Holter monitor and assess thyroid function, check ESR, anti-HBc, HBsAg, and anti-HCV. 3. Transfer the patient to Ward 11A under Dr. He’s care, we will arrange a bone marrow study. 4. We will apply Brentuximab vedotin for the treatment of high-risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma. She was transferred to Hematology and Oncology ward for prepare chemotherapy on 2025/02/06.
    • At Oncology ward, followed-up whole body PET (2025/02/06) revealed: 1. Glucose hypermetabolism in the anterior mediastinum, in the left supraclavicular fossa around the Port-A line, in some bilateral ribs and bilateral lateral chest walls. 2. Mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton (Deauville Score 2-3). 3. Glucose hypermetabolism in the left vocal cord and in the pleura of bilateral lungs. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). 4. Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a large tumor in the pelvic region, compatible with a large uterine myoma.
    • Bone marrow was done on 2025/02/07, pending the report. The 24 hours holter was done 2025/02/07, and report: Sinus rhythm; Rare isolated apcs; One apc couplet; Single isolated vpc; No long pause; No significant tachyarrhythmia; Frequent sinus tachycardia even at mid-night.
    • She received C1D1 BV-AVD (hold BV, and AVD dosage decreased for first chemotherapy) on 2025/02/10. Then, she suffered from fever up to 39.1’C at early morning on 2025/02/11, due to suspect Aspiration pneumonia (she got chocking when drink milk once at night time on 2025/02/10), so gave empiric antibiotic with Tapimycin for infection control, followed-up chest X-ray showed bilateral pneumonia patchy, and pleural effusion noted.
    • Followed-up chest echo will done on 2025/02/12, the report showed: Pleural effusion, minimal, bilateral, organized. Consolidation, LLL and RLL. Subpleural consolidation, bilateral.
    • Consulted ENT for Glucose hypermetabolism in the left vocal cord evaluation, and followed-up Nasopharyngoscopy on 2025/02/11, report: no visible tumor over larynx.
    • After chemotherapy, and treatment, she denied having a fever, chillness, dyspnea, chest tightness, or any complaints. She can be discharged on 2025/02/14, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 4D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 4D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 4D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 4D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 4D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Leeyo (escitalopram 10mg) 1# HS 4D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# PRNTID 4D
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 2# PRNQD RECT 4D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg/10mEq/tab) 1# QD 4D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 4D
• 2024-10-21 ~ 2024-10-26 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen YiLing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, third trimester
    • Leiomyoma of uterus, cesarean section on 2024/10/21
  • CC
    • Pregnancy at 37 weeks and 2 days with uncontrollable hypertension for the past few days.    
  • Past illness history
    • This is a 37-year-old woman, G2P0SA1 (blighted ovum, s/p D&C on 2022/08/25), currently pregnant at 37 weeks and 2 days of gestation. Her last menstrual period (LMP) was on 2024/02/06, and her estimated date of confinement (EDC) is 2024/11/09.
    • She has a history of iron deficiency anemia, for which she is taking iron supplements, and suspected antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), managed with hydroxychloroquine and aspirin since 2023/08. She denies any previous abdominal surgeries and does not smoke, drink alcohol, or use illicit drugs. She has no known drug allergies. She received aspirin and hydroxyquinine since 2023/8 for APS.
    • She has received routine prenatal care at our hospital, where normal maternal status and fetal development were confirmed. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) indicated a low risk. SMA and FXS were negative. Level II sonography showed a BPD < 2.3% and a uterine artery score of 4. There were no gestational complications such as pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes mellitus (OGTT: 77/165/139 mg/dL). There were no findings of RPR/VDRL, HBeAg, Rubella IgG, HIV Ab, or HPV 16 & 18 infections.
    • The latest estimated fetal birth weight (EFBW) at 36 weeks and 6 days of gestation was 2603 g, and a large cervical myoma measuring 17 x 13 cm was noted.Labetalol PO BID for the past three days for elevated Bp to over 150/90mmHg.Urine protein was also noted. She came to our ward on 2024/10/21 due to uncontrolled hypertension over the past few days under Labetaolol and adalat.
    • Upon examination, her blood pressure was 157/98 mmHg, and the rest of her vital signs were stable. Fetal monitoring showed irregular uterine contractions, and fetal heart rate tracings were classified as Category I.
    • Given concerns of obstructive labor and modrate pre-eclampsia, she was admitted to our ward for preparation for C-section today.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This is a 37 years old female, G2P1SA1 pregnancy 37+2 weeks with pre-eclampsia and cervical myoma.
    • Under spinal anesthesia, low segment C/S was performed on 2024/10/21.
    • A living male newborn was delivered with body weight 2685 gm, height 46.5 cm.
    • Apgar score: 8 -> 9, EBL: 850 ml (included amniotic fluid).
    • Breast engorgement was no mass. Abdominal wound was clear without discharge and healing was well. Uterine contraction was well. Lochia showed redness and normal amount. Urination by self voiding was smoothly. She was discharged & OPD follow-up next week.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-11 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • for Glucose hypermetabolism in the left vocal cord evaluation.
    • The whole body PET (2025/02/06) showed Glucose hypermetabolism in the left vocal cord, so we need yor help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S
      • The patient was admitted for thymectomy for thymus tumor, and pathology report showed Hodgkin lymphoma
      • PHx: leiomyoma of uterus, iron deficiency anemia
      • We are consulted for left vocal cord lesion by PET scan
      • hoarseness(-) , dyspnea(-)
    • O
      • Scope: smooth NPx, OPx, HPx
        • fair vocal fold movement with patent airway, mild right vocal fold movement limitation compared with left side
        • no visible tumor over larynx
    • P
      • no visible tumor over larynx
      • ENT OPD f/u a week later after discharge
• 2025-02-05 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This time, her pathology report showed classical Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis. Immunohistochemistry: Performed (specify results): CD3(-), CD20(focal +), CD15(+), CD30(+), PAX5(+), and CK(-). We need your professional evaluation and suggestion. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • This 38-year-old woman has been newly diagnosed with classical Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis subtype. Her International Prognostic Score (IPS) is at least 4, with the following risk factors: albumin <4g/dL, WBC >15,000/µL, hemoglobin <10.5 g/dL, and lymphocyte percentage <8%. We have been consulted for further management.
    • Our recommendations are as follows:
      • Arrange a PET scan.
      • Arrange Port-A implantation.
      • Perform a 24-hour Holter monitor as recommended by the cardiologist and assess thyroid function.
      • Check ESR, anti-HBc, HBsAg, and anti-HCV.
      • Transfer the patient to Ward 11A under Dr. He’s care.
      • After transfer to Ward 11A, we will arrange a bone marrow study.
      • We will apply Brentuximab vedotin for the treatment of high-risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
• 2025-02-04 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This 38-year-old woman has history of leiomyoma of uterus, iron deficiency anemia and pregnancy-induced hypertension.
    • Chest X-ray on 2025/01/03 revealed mediastinal lesion. Lung CT on 2025/01/13 revealed anterior mediastinal lymphadenopathy, suspect lymphoma or metastatic lymphadenopathy, thymic tumor with lymphadenopathy. This time, she was admission for bilateral VATS thymectomy under the impression of anterior mediastinal tumor.  
    • Operation of CAYS pericardial window on 2025/01/22, during the surgery, Ventricular Tachycardia was noted. Cardiac defibrillation was done and the surgery was therefore halted. However, 3D VATS excision of mediastinal tumor (pathology report showed classical Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis.) on 2025/01/24 was done.
    • After the surgery, SIRS was noted and endotracheal re-intubation was done on 2025/01/25. Under stable condition, extubation on 2025/01/31 and transfer to ward on 2025/02/02.
    • She suffered from hypertension (140-180mmHg) and palpitations (110-120bpm) these two days. And VT was noticed during operation for 2 times.
    • We would like to consult for evaluate her BP and rhythm control.
    • Thank you. Sincerely request your help to evaluate and manage this patient.
  • A
    • This 38 y/o female patient suffered from medisastinal tumor and abd admitted for surgical excision of the tumor. However, VT espide was suspected on 2025.01.22, and cardiac defibrillation was done. The operation was finally successfully performed on 2025.01.25. Due to history of VT episode, we are consulted.
    • O
      • BP: 143/89 mmHg; HR: 108
      • Chest: clear
      • Heart: RHB with tachycardia, no murmur heard
      • 202501036 EKG: normal
      • 20250123 Ecocardiography: LVEF 69%, LV:49/30, IVS/PW:12/10, LA:33, AO:33, adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion, borderline septal hypertrophy; impaired LV relexation, trivial MR and trivial TR, preserved RV systolic function
      • Lab data
        • Triglyceride (TG) 2025-01-21 106
          
        • HDL-C 2025-01-21 49
          
        • LDL-C 2025-01-21 101
          
        • Cholesterol total 2025-01-21 162
          
        • BUN 2025-01-22 10 2025-01-23 11 2025-01-25 11
          • …………….. 2025-01-26 20 2025-01-27 19 2025-01-28 13
            
          • …………….. 2025-01-29 8 2025-01-30 8 2025-01-31 7
            
          • …………….. 2025-02-01 5 2025-02-03 10
            
        • Creatinine 2025-01-22 0.67 2025-01-23 0.62 2025-01-25 0.58
          • …………….. 2025-01-26 0.72 2025-01-27 0.50 2025-01-28 0.45
            
          • …………….. 2025-01-29 0.44 2025-01-30 0.37 2025-01-31 0.41
            
          • …………….. 2025-02-01 0.46 2025-02-03 0.53
            
        • CRP 2025-01-22 0.2 2025-01-23 1.4 2025-01-25 12.5
          • …………….. 2025-01-26 30.8 2025-01-27 22.6 2025-01-28 14.8
            
          • …………….. 2025-01-29 11.6 2025-01-30 11.8 2025-01-31 6.9
            
          • …………….. 2025-02-01 3.8 2025-02-03 4.6
            
        • ALT 2025-01-22 17 2025-01-25 9 2025-01-26 8
          • …………….. 2025-01-27 12 2025-01-28 164 2025-01-31 41
            
          • …………….. 2025-02-03 26
            
        • K 2025-01-22 3.4 2025-01-23 4.1 2025-01-25 3.4
          • …………….. 2025-01-26 3.8 2025-01-27 3.1 2025-01-28 3.1
            
          • …………….. 2025-01-29 3.2 2025-01-30 3.4 2025-01-31 3.1
            
          • …………….. 2025-02-01 3.4 2025-02-03 3.2
            
        • eGFR 2025-01-22 104.70 2025-01-23 114.50 2025-01-25 123.66
          • …………….. 2025-01-26 96.35 2025-01-27 146.76 2025-01-28 165.73
            
          • …………….. 2025-01-29 170.09 2025-01-30 207.74 2025-01-31 184.53
            
          • …………….. 2025-02-01 161.58 2025-02-03 137.22
            
        • DBI/TBI 2025-01-22 23.81 2025-01-27 34.69 2025-01-31 20.59
          
        • Lactic Acid 2025-01-22 2.3 2025-01-28 0.6 2025-01-29 0.6
          
    • Suggestion:
      • The presence of VT is questionable as no available document EKG of VT, normal echocardiography study and normal baseline EKG.
      • Sinus tachycardia was noticed after exercise, which was likely due to physiological response.
      • Please check baseline thyroid function to exclude hyperthyroidism.
      • Arrange Holter EKG for further evaluation of possible tachyarrythmia.
• 2025-01-26 Infectious Diseases
  • Q
    • Consultation for Finibax antibiotic
  • A
    • 38-year-old mediastinal tumor female patient received 3D VATS surgery two days ago, has postoperative pneumonia with respiratory failure.
    • Vancomycin, Finibax and anti-fungal Eraxis all prescribed for her.
    • Please continur Vanco and Finibax for 5 days first, DC Eraxis that fungal lung infection possibility low.
    • Check blood, sputum and drainage fluid culture report.
• ….-..-..

[surgical operation]

• 2025-02-05
  • Surgery
    • Left port-A insertion.
  • Finding
    • 8.0 Fr. Polysite, left cephalic vein, cut-down method.
• 2025-01-24
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS excision of mediastinal tumor
  • Finding
    • One tumor mass was noted over anterior mediastinum, near left upper horn, size about 5.5 cm in the max. diameter.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via left 7th ICS.
• 2025-01-22
  • Surgery
    • VATS pericardial window.
  • Finding
    • One tumor mass, about 5cm in the max. diameter, was noted over the anteior mediastinum with suspected pericadial seeding.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via left 7th ICS.
• 2024-10-21
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis: Pregnancy at 37+2 weeks with fetal malpresentation and cervical myoma.
    • Operation: Cesarean section          
  • Finding
    • A mature male baby was delivered via cesarean section with transverse presentation.
    • Fetal body weight: 2685 gm, Height: 46.5 cm. Apgar score: 8 -> 9
    • One cervical myoma around 15x15cm with intact capsule. One subserosal myoma 2x2cm at anterior wall of the uterus.
    • Blood loss: 850 c.c (including amniotic fluid)
    • Her postoperative /postpartum condition was stable.
• 2024-09-24
  • Surgery
    • Fistulotomy and debridement
  • Finding
    • Marked perianal infection (abscess) s/p fistulotomy and debridement

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-03-03 - brentuximab vedotin 1.2mg/kg 90mg NS 150mL 1hr + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 44mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/kg 10mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 3hr (BD-AVD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-02-10 - ………………………………………… doxorubicin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/kg 8mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 3hr (BD-AVD. Adriamycin & vinblastine = 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

[Ref]

Chemotherapeutic regimens used for the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma - 2025-03-03 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=HEME%2F74186

• ABVD - Repeat cycle every 28 days
  • Doxorubicin
    • 25 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 15
      
  • Bleomycin
    • 10 units/m2 IV on days 1 and 15
  • Vinblastine
    • 6 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 15
  • Dacarbazine
    • 375 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 15
• BV+AVD - Repeat cycle every 28 days
  • Brentuximab vedotin
    • 1.2 mg/kg IV on days 1 and 15
  • Doxorubicin
    • 25 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 15
  • Vinblastine
    • 6 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 15
  • Dacarbazine
    • 375 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 15
• Escalated BEACOPP - Repeat cycle every 21 days
  • Bleomycin
    • 10 units/m2 IV on day 8
      
  • Etoposide
    • 200 mg/m2 IV on days 1 through 3
  • Doxorubicin
    • 35 mg/m2 IV on day 1
  • Cyclophosphamide
    • 1250 mg/m2 IV on day 1
  • Vincristine
    • 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) IV on day 8
  • Procarbazine
    • 100 mg/m2 oral on days 1 through 7
  • Prednisone
    • 40 mg/m2 oral on days 1 through 14
  • G-CSF
    • SQ starting on day 8

========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-03-05 Pharmacist Visit (2025-03-03 14:00)

[S - Subjective]

The patient, a postpartum mother, confirmed she is not currently breastfeeding, eliminating concerns about medication safety for lactation.

The patient reported skin rash with itching over four limbs. Medications have already been prescribed to manage these symptoms.

[O - Objective]

Recent Chemotherapy (2025-03-03):

• BD-AVD regimen:
  • Brentuximab vedotin 1.2mg/kg (90mg) NS 150mL 1hr
  • Doxorubicin 25mg/m² (44mg) NS 50mL 10min
  • Vinblastine 6mg/kg (10mg) NS 50mL 10min
  • Dacarbazine 375mg/m² (600mg) NS 500mL 3hr
• Premedications:
  • Dexamethasone 4mg
  • Diphenhydramine 30mg
  • Palonosetron 250μg
  • NS 250mL

Cardiac Function:

• LVEF 69% (2025-01) → Not contraindication for doxorubicin.

Active Medication List:

• Electrolyte supplementation:
  • MgSO₄ 10% 20mL IVD QD
  • MgO 250mg 1# PO TID
• Antihistamines/Anxiolytics:
  • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# PO BID
  • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PO TID
  • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# PO HS
• Cardiovascular:
  • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# PO TID
  • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# PO QD
• Sleep aid:
  • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PO HS
• Iron supplementation:
  • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# PO QD
• Antidepressant:
  • Leeyo (escitalopram 10mg) 1# PO HS
• Gastroprotective agent:
  • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# PO QDAC
• Topical medications:
  • Mycomb Cream (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) 1# QS TOPI BID
  • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) 1# QS EXT BID
  • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) 1# QS TOPI BID

[A - Assessment]

Hodgkin Lymphoma (Stage IIB) undergoing BD-AVD chemotherapy:

• Treatment aligns with current NCCN guidelines for high-risk, advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma.
• LVEF 69% (2025-01) supports safe administration of doxorubicin.

Skin Rash:

• Likely chemotherapy-related hypersensitivity reaction or delayed allergic reaction.
• Already managed with antihistamines (Allegra, Xyzal) and topical corticosteroids (Topsym, Mycomb Cream).

Electrolyte Monitoring:

• Magnesium supplementation in place (MgSO₄ IV, MgO PO) → likely due to prior chemotherapy-induced hypomagnesemia.

Cardiac Considerations:

• Propranolol (Pronolol) and amlodipine (Norvasc) prescribed → Likely for tachycardia

GI Protection:

• Esomeprazole (Nexium) appropriate for gastric acid control, reducing potential GI toxicity from dacarbazine.

[P - Plan & Recommendations]

Monitor for Chemotherapy-Related Toxicities:

• BD-AVD-related side effects (neuropathy, cytopenia, hepatotoxicity) should be closely monitored.
• Skin rash should be reassessed at next follow-up; if worsening, consider alternative antihistamine or steroid escalation.

Continue Current Medications:

• Ensure adherence to antihypertensives, antidepressants, and gastroprotective therapy.
• Reassess need for antihistamines after skin reaction resolves.

Electrolyte Management:

• Monitor Mg²⁺ levels at next lab assessment (if hypomagnesemia persists, may require dosage adjustment).

Cardiac Follow-Up:

• Repeat LVEF assessment post-chemotherapy cycle 2 (consider echocardiogram at cycle 3-4 if cardiotoxicity suspected).

Patient Education:

• Providing Lexicomp medication information for brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine.
• Advised to report any new or worsening side effects (e.g., fever, severe nausea, neuropathy).

Summary

• Patient is receiving BD-AVD chemotherapy for Stage IIB Hodgkin lymphoma.
• No contraindication for doxorubicin (LVEF 69%, 2025-01).
  
• Mild skin rash present; managed with antihistamines and topical corticosteroids.
• Electrolyte monitoring and cardiac follow-up recommended.
  
• Patient educated on chemotherapy side effects.

========== Pharmacist Note

2025-03-03

Summary

• This 38-year-old woman has been diagnosed with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (nodular sclerosis subtype) based on histopathology from mediastinal lymph node and thymus (2025-01-24). The disease was initially detected via CT chest (2025-01-13, 2025-01-15), which revealed a mediastinal mass with extensive lymphadenopathy.

• The PET (2025-02-06) showed hypermetabolic activity in mediastinal, supraclavicular, pleural, and bone marrow regions (Deauville Score 2-3). However, bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-07) was negative for malignancy, no evidence of direct bone marrow involvement for now.

• Based on nodal involvement limited to above the diaphragm (mediastinal, supraclavicular, pleural), and the presence of B symptoms (e.g., fever, weight loss, or night sweats, if present), her Hodgkin lymphoma should be Stage IIB under the Lugano classification.

Problem 1. Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (Stage IIB)

• Objective
  • Histopathology (2025-01-24)
    • Confirmed classical Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular sclerosis subtype from mediastinal lymph node and thymus.
      
    • Immunohistochemistry: CD15(+), CD30(+), PAX5(+), CD3(-), CD20(focal +), CK(-).
      
  • Imaging
    • CT Chest (2025-01-13, 2025-01-15): Large anterior mediastinal mass with extensive lymphadenopathy.
      
    • PET (2025-02-06):
      • Hypermetabolism in anterior mediastinum, left supraclavicular fossa, pleura.
      • Bone marrow uptake (Deauville 2-3) without confirmed infiltration.
        
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy (2025-02-07)
    • Negative for malignancy, normal marrow cellularity (70%).
    • No Reed-Sternberg or Lacunar cells.
  • Clinical Course
    • VATS pericardial window (2025-01-22), 3D VATS mediastinal tumor resection (2025-01-24).
    • Chemotherapy: BV-AVD initiated (2025-02-10, reduced dose for Adriamycin and Vinblastine).
    • Complications: Aspiration pneumonia (2025-02-11), requiring Tapimycin therapy.
• Assessment
  • Stage IIB Hodgkin lymphoma per Lugano classification:
    • Multiple nodal involvement above the diaphragm (mediastinal, supraclavicular, pleura).
    • Negative bone marrow biopsy (2025-02-07).
  • IPS (International Prognostic Score) remains at least 4, impacting prognosis.
    
  • BV-AVD chemotherapy ongoing, requiring careful monitoring for toxicity.
• Recommendation
  • Continue BV-AVD chemotherapy as planned.
    
  • Monitor treatment response with repeat PET scan after 2 cycles.
    
  • Assess for residual pleural involvement with follow-up CXR/CT.
    
  • Ensure supportive care (infection prevention, cardiac monitoring for Adriamycin toxicity).

Problem 2. Pulmonary Complications (Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Vocal Cord Paralysis) (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Aspiration pneumonia (2025-02-11)
    • Fever (39.1°C), bilateral pneumonia patches on CXR (2025-02-11).
    • Tapimycin initiated (2025-02-11).
  • Pleural Effusion (persistent)
    • SONO Chest (2025-02-12): Bilateral organized pleural effusion, subpleural consolidation, air bronchograms in LLL.
    • CXR (2025-02-10, 2025-02-11): Bilateral costophrenic angle blunting, consistent with effusion.
  • Right Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Nasopharyngoscopy (2025-02-19): Right vocal cord paralysis, good vocal cord closure.
• Assessment
  • Pleural involvement likely lymphoma-related (PET 2025-02-06).
  • Pneumonia improving post Tapimycin therapy (since 2025-02-11).
  • Right vocal cord paralysis: Possible neuropathy or direct tumor invasion.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor pleural effusion progression with follow-up CXR/SONO.
  • Assess for vocal cord recovery: ENT OPD follow-up planned.
  • Continue infection surveillance during chemotherapy.

Problem 3. Hematologic Complications (Anemia, Thrombocytosis, Leukocytosis)

• Objective
  • Anemia: HGB decline from 12.0 g/dL (2025-02-18) to 11.0 g/dL (2025-03-02).
  • Leukocytosis: WBC peaked at 19.21 x10³/uL (2025-02-11), now 3.81 x10³/uL (2025-03-02).
  • Thrombocytosis: PLT 458 x10³/uL (2025-02-10), now 247 x10³/uL (2025-03-02).
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely multifactorial (chronic disease, iron deficiency, chemotherapy effects).
  • Fluctuating WBC counts may reflect infection recovery and chemotherapy effects.
• Recommendation
  • Review bone marrow biopsy results for lymphoma infiltration.
  • Monitor anemia trends, consider iron supplementation if needed.
  • Assess for chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression with serial CBC monitoring.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-24 ACTOnco+
  • Cellblock No. S2024-26850
  • Sequencer: Ion Chef System / Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System
  • ACTOnco+ 440 gene:
    • ABCB1, ABCC2, ABCG2, ABL1, ABL2, ADAMTS1, ADAMTS13, ADAMTS15, ADAMTS16, ADAMTS18, ADAMTS6, ADAMTS9, ADAMTSL1, ADGRA2, ADH1C, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALDH1A1, ALK, AMER1, APC, AR, ARAF, ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, ASXL1, ATM, ATR, ATRX, AURKA, AURKB, AXIN1, AXIN2, AXL, B2M, BAP1, BARD1, BCL10, BCL2, BCL2L1, BCL2L2, BCL6, BCL9, BCOR, BIRC2, BIRC3, BLM, BMPR1A, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRD4, BRIP1, BTG1, BTG2, BTK, BUB1B, CALR, CANX, CARD11, CASP8, CBFB, CBL, CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNB1, CCNB2, CCNB3, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, CCNE1, CCNE2, CCNH, CD19, CD274, CD58, CD70, CD79A, CD79B, CDC73, CDH1, CDK1, CDK12, CDK2, CDK4, CDK5, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, CDKN1A, CDKN1B, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, CDKN2C, CEBPA, CHEK1, CHEK2, CIC, CREBBP, CRKL, CRLF2, CSF1R, CTCF, CTLA4, CTNNA1, CTNNB1, CUL3, CYLD, CYP1A1, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2C8, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DAXX, DCUN1D1, DDR2, DICER1, DNMT3A, DOT1L, DPYD, DTX1, E2F3, EGFR, EP300, EPCAM, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA5, EPHA7, EPHB1, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ERCC1, ERCC2, ERCC3, ERCC4, ERCC5, ERG, ESR1, ESR2, ETV1, ETV4, EZH2, FAM46C, FANCA, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCL, FAS, FAT1, FBXW7, FCGR2B, FGF1, FGF10, FGF14, FGF19, FGF23, FGF3, FGF4, FGF6, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FH, FLCN, FLT1, FLT3, FLT4, FOXL2, FOXP1, FRG1, FUBP1, GATA1, GATA2, GATA3, GNA11, GNA13, GNAQ, GNAS, GREM1, GRIN2A, GSK3B, GSTP1, GSTT1, HGF, HIF1A, HIST1H1C, HIST1H1E, HNF1A, HR, HRAS, HSP90AA1, HSP90AB1, HSPA4, HSPA5, IDH1, IDH2, IFNL3, IGF1, IGF1R, IGF2, IKBKB, IKBKE, IKZF1, IL6, IL7R, INPP4B, INSR, IRF4, IRS1, IRS2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, JUN, KAT6A, KDM5A, KDM5C, KDM6A, KDR, KEAP1, KIT, KMT2A, KMT2C, KMT2D, KRAS, LCK, LIG1, LIG3, LMO1, LRP1B, LYN, MALT1, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MAP2K4, MAP3K1, MAP3K7, MAPK1, MAPK3, MAX, MCL1, MDM2, MDM4, MED12, MEF2B, MEN1, MET, MITF, MLH1, MPL, MRE11, MSH2, MSH6, MTHFR, MTOR, MUC16, MUC4, MUC6, MUTYH, MYC, MYCL, MYCN, MYD88, NAT2, NBN, NEFH, NF1, NF2, NFE2L2, NFKB1, NFKBIA, NKX2-1, NOTCH1, NOTCH2, NOTCH3, NOTCH4, NPM1, NQO1, NRAS, NSD1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PAK3, PALB2, PARP1, PAX5, PAX8, PBRM1, PDCD1, PDCD1LG2, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PDIA3, PGF, PHOX2B, PIK3C2B, PIK3C2G, PIK3C3, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CD, PIK3CG, PIK3R1, PIK3R2, PIK3R3, PIM1, PMS1, PMS2, POLB, POLD1, POLE, PPARG, PPP2R1A, PRDM1, PRKAR1A, PRKCA, PRKCB, PRKCG, PRKCI, PRKCQ, PRKDC, PRKN, PSMB8, PSMB9, PSME1, PSME2, PSME3, PTCH1, PTEN, PTGS2, PTPN11, PTPRD, PTPRT, RAC1, RAD50, RAD51, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD52, RAD54L, RAF1, RARA, RB1, RBM10, RECQL4, REL, RET, RHOA, RICTOR, RNF43, ROS1, RPPH1, RPTOR, RUNX1, RUNX1T1, RXRA, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, SERPINB3, SERPINB4, SETD2, SF3B1, SGK1, SH2D1A, SLC19A1, SLC22A2, SLCO1B1, SLCO1B3, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD4, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMO, SOCS1, SOX2, SOX9, SPEN, SPOP, SRC, STAG2, STAT3, STK11, SUFU, SYK, SYNE1, TAF1, TAP1, TAP2, TAPBP, TBX3, TEK, TERT, TET1, TET2, TGFBR2, TMSB4X, TNF, TNFAIP3, TNFRSF14, TNFSF11, TOP1, TP53, TPMT, TSC1, TSC2, TSHR, TYMS, U2AF1, UBE2A, UBE2K, UBR5, UGT1A1, USH2A, VDR, VEGFA, VEGFB, VHL, WT1, XIAP, XPO1, XRCC2, ZNF217
  • RESULT：
    • PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS:
    • Test Name: ACTOnco+
    • Relevant Biomarkers:
      • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants
        • KRAS G12V, Allele Frequency: 4.8%, Reads: 1837x
      • Copy Number Variants (CNVs)
        • Amplification (Copy number >= 6) - Not detected.
      • Homozygous deletion (Copy number = 0)
        • Copy number loss cannot be determined because of low tumor purity (<30%)
      • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number = 1)
        • Copy number loss cannot be determined because of low tumor purity (<30%)
      • Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB): Cannot be determined
      • Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Cannot be determined
      • Fusion Results: Not detected
      • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
      • Block Number: S202426850
      • Tissue Origin: Peritoneal nodule
      • Pathologic Diagnosis: Pancreatic cancer
      • Tumor Percentage: <30%
      • NGS QC parameters:
        • Mean Depth ＆ Target Base Coverage at 100x: 662x ＆ 94%
        • Average unique RNA Start Sites per control GSP2: 140
    • Analytic Interpretation: Single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (INDELs) ( =＜ 15 nucleotides) and large-scale genomic alterations like copy number variations (CNVs) of 440 gene, and fusion transcripts of 13 genes.
    • Analytical Sensitivity: Variants with coverage ＞= 20, allele frequency ＞= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency ＞= 2% were retained.
    • Methodology: Ion 540 Chip / Ion 550 Chip / Ion P1 Chip and Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System / Ion Proton System
    • Procedure (ACTOnco):
      • Extracted genomic DNA was amplified using four pools of primer pairs targeting coding exons of analyzed genes. Amplicons were ligated with barcoded adaptors. Quality and quantity of amplified library were determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). Raw reads generated by the sequencer were mapped to the hg19 reference genome using the Ion Torrent Suite (version 5.10). This test provides uniform coverage of the targeted regions, enabling target base coverage at 100x ＞= 85% with a mean coverage ＞= 500x. Variants with coverage ＞= 20, allele frequency ＞= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency ＞= 2% were retained. ONCOCNV (an established method for calculating copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data by Boeva et al., 2014) was applied for the normalization of total amplicon number, amplicon GC content, amplicon length, and technology-related biases, followed by segmenting the sample with a gene-aware model. Tumor mutational burden (TMB) was calculated by using the sequenced regions of ACTOnco to estimate the number of somatic nonsynonymous mutations per megabase of all protein-coding genes. Classification of microsatellite instability (MSI) status is determined by a machine learning prediction algorithm. The change of a number of repeats of different lengths from a pooled microsatellite stable (MSS) baseline in ＞ 400 genomic loci are used as the features for the algorithm.
    • Procedure (ACTFusion): The extracted RNA was reverse-transcribed and subjected to library construction. The quality and quantity of the amplified library was determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). All assays were performed in accordance with ACT Genomics testing SOPs. In summary, samples with detectable fusions had to meet the following criteria: 1) Number of unique start sites (SS) for the GSP2 ＞= 3. 2) Number of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction ＞= 5. 3) Percentage of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction ＞= 10%.
    • Disclaimer: This test was developed by ACT Genomics and its performing characteristics were determined by ACT Genomics. This test result is to be used for clinical consultative purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a clinical guidance of your doctor or another qualified medical practitioner. The detection of genomic alterations does not necessarily indicate pharmacologic effectiveness (or lack thereof) of any drug or treatment regimen; the detection of no genomic alteration does not necessarily indicate lack of pharmacologic effectiveness (or effectiveness) of any drug or treatment regimen. Decisions on clinical care and treatment should be based on the independent medical judgment of the treating physician in accordance with the standard of care in a given community.
    • Liability: ACT Genomics is not affiliated with any medical facility or medical practitioner. We provide information for informational purposes only, therefore, ACT Genomics and their employees cannot be held responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use of information provided in the report.
    • Reference:
      • Boeva V, Popova T, Lienard M, Toffoli S, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, et al. Multi-factor data normalization enables the detection of copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data. Bioinformatics. 2014;30(24):3443-50.
  • Diagnosis: pancreatic cancer
  • Specimen Type: FFPE
  • Specimen Number: S202426850
  • Test Name: ACTOnco+
  • Sequencing Instrument and Product Number: Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System/7739
  • Test Lab
  • Relevant Biomarkers:
    • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants
      • KRAS G12V, Allele Frequency: 4.8%, Reads: 1837x
  • Copy Number Variants (CNVs)
    • Amplification (Copy number ＞= 6) Not detected.
  • Homozygous deletion (Copy number = 0)
    • Copy number loss cannot be determined because of low tumor purity (＜30%)
  • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number=1)
    • Copy number loss cannot be determined because of low tumor purity (＜30%)
  • Tumor Mutational Burden(TMB): Cannot be determined
  • Microsatellite Instability(MSI): Cannot be determined
  • Fusion Results: Not detected
  • Gene List:
    • SNV ＆ CNV: ABCB1, ABCC2, ABCG2, ABL1, ABL2, ADAMTS1, ADAMTS13, ADAMTS15, ADAMTS16, ADAMTS18, ADAMTS6, ADAMTS9, ADAMTSL1, ADGRA2, ADH1C, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALDH1A1, ALK, AMER1, APC, AR, ARAF, ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, ASXL1, ATM, ATR, ATRX, AURKA, AURKB, AXIN1, AXIN2, AXL, B2M, BAP1, BARD1, BCL10, BCL2, BCL2L1, BCL2L2, BCL6, BCL9, BCOR, BIRC2, BIRC3, BLM, BMPR1A, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRD4, BRIP1, BTG1, BTG2, BTK, BUB1B, CALR, CANX, CARD11, CASP8, CBFB, CBL, CCNA1, CCNA, CCNB1, CCNB2, CCNB3, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, CCNE1, CCNE2, CCNH, CD19, CD274, CD58, CD70, CD79A, CD79B, CDC73, CDH1, CDK1, CDK12, CDK2, CDK4, CDK5, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, CDKN1A, CDKN1B, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, CDKN2C, CEBPA, CHEK1, CHEK2, CIC, CREBBP, CRKL, CRLF2, CSF1R, CTCF, CTLA4, CTNNA1, CTNNB1, CUL3, CYLD, CYP1A1, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2C8, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DAXX, DCUN1D1, DDR2, DICER1, DNMT3A, DOT1L, DPYD, DTX1, E2F3, EGFR, EP300, EPCAM, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA5, EPHA7, EPHB1, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ERCC1, ERCC2, ERCC3, ERCC4, ERCC5, ERG, ESR1, ESR2, ETV1, ETV4, EZH2, FAM46C, FANCA, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCL, FAS, FAT1, FBXW7, FCGR2B, FGF1, FGF10, FGF14, FGF19, FGF23, FGF3, FGF4, FGF6, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FH, FLCN, FLT1, FLT3, FLT4, FOXL2, FOXP1, FRG1, FUBP1, GATA1, GATA2, GATA3, GNA11, GNA13, GNAQ, GNAS, GREM1, GRIN2A, GSK3B, GSTP1, GSTT1, HGF, HIF1A, HIST1H1C, HIST1H1E, HNF1A, HR, HRAS, HSP90AA1, HSP90AB1, HSPA4, HSPA5, IDH1, IDH2, IFNL3, IGF1, IGF1R, IGF2, IKBKB, IKBKE, IKZF1, IL6, IL7R, INPP4B, INSR, IRF4, IRS1, IRS2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, JUN, KAT6A, KDM5A, KDM5C, KDM6A, KDR, KEAP1, KIT, KMT2A, KMT2C, KMT2D, KRAS, LCK, LIG1, LIG3, LMO1, LRP1B, LYN, MALT1, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MAP2K4, MAP3K1, MAP3K7, MAPK1, MAPK3, MAX, MCL1, MDM2, MDM4, MED12, MEF2B, MEN1, MET, MITF, MLH1, MPL, MRE11, MSH2, MSH6, MTHFR, MTOR, MUC16, MUC4, MUC6, MUTYH, MYC, MYCL, MYCN, MYD88, NAT2, NBN, NEFH, NF1, NF2, NFE2L2, NFKB1, NFKBIA, NKX2-1, NOTCH1, NOTCH2, NOTCH3, NOTCH4, NPM1, NQO1, NRAS, NSD1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PAK3, PALB2, PARP1, PAX5, PAX8, PBRM1, PDCD1, PDCD1LG2, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PDIA3, PGF, PHOX2B, PIK3C2B, PIK3C2G, PIK3C3, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CD, PIK3CG, PIK3R1, PIK3R2, PIK3R3, PIM1, PMS1, PMS2, POLB, POLD1, POLE, PPARG, PPP2R1A, PRDM1, PRKAR1A, PRKCA, PRKCB, PRKCG, PRKCI, PRKCQ, PRKDC, PRKN, PSMB8, PSMB9, PSME1, PSME2, PSME3, PTCH1, PTEN, PTGS2, PTPN11, PTPRD, PTPRT, RAC1, RAD50, RAD51, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD52, RAD54L, RAF1, RARA, RB1, RBM10, RECQL4, REL, RET, RHOA, RICTOR, RNF43, ROS1, RPPH1, RPTOR, RUNX1, RUNX1T1, RXRA, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, SERPINB3, SERPINB4, SETD2, SF3B1, SGK1, SH2D1A, SLC19A1, SLC22A2, SLCO1B1, SLCO1B3, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD4, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMO, SOCS1, SOX2, SOX9, SPEN, SPOP, SRC, STAG2, STAT3, STK11, SUFU, SYK, SYNE1, TAF1, TAP1, TAP2, TAPBP, TBX3, TEK, TERT, TET1, TET2, TGFBR2, TMSB4X, TNF, TNFAIP3, TNFRSF14, TNFSF11, TOP1, TP53, TPMT, TSC1, TSC2, TSHR, TYMS, U2AF1, UBE2A, UBE2K, UBR5, UGT1A1, USH2A, VDR, VEGFA, VEGFB, VHL, WT1, XIAP, XPO1, XRCC2, ZNF217 (*Analysis of copy number alterations NOT available.)
    • Fusion: ALK, BRAF, EGFR, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, MET, NRG1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, RET, ROS1
• 2024-12-27 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in some focal areas in the abdominal cavity. Peritoneal seedings should be considered.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the gastric body wall delineated in the previous CT scan. The nature is to be determined (a metastatic lesion? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right lobe of the thyroid gland. Some kind of thyroid lesion may show this picture. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-12-24 Pathology - peritoneum biopsy
  • Peritoneal nodule, laparoscopic biopsy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma, compatible with pancreatic orign
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of metastatic adenocarcinoma characterized by tumor cells with pleomorphic nuclei, arranged in tubular pattern infiltrating in fibrous stroma. According to clinical information and histopathologic findings, it is compatible with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2024-12-13 CT - abdomen
  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior CT dated on 2024/09/20.
    • S/P distal pancreatectomy at the tail and S/P splenectomy.
      • Prior CT identified a lobulated mass-like lesion 1.5 x 0.6 cm in size at the gastric body wall is noted again, stationary (Srs:303 Img:69).
      • Post-operative change is highly suspected.
      • Follow up is indicated.
    • S/P Whipple operation and P-duct stent implantation.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Enlargement of the prostate with indentation the vesical base.
    • There is a sclerotic nodule (1.4cm) in L1 vertebral body, showing stationary that may be bone island or osteoid osteoma.
    • Both lobe thyroid show enlarged in size, few poor enhancing lesions and few calcified components that may be nodular goiter. please correlate with clinical condition and sonography.
    • Minimal ascites in the lower pelvis is noted.
• 2024-12-06 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, anastamosis site, biopsy (A) — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
  • Stomach, antrum GC, hot snare polypectomy (B) — Hyperplastic polyp
• 2024-09-20 CT - abdomen
  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior CT dated on 2024/05/31.
    • S/P distal pancreatectomy at the tail and S/P splenectomy.
      • A lobulated mass-like lesion 1.5 x 0.6 cm in size at the gastric body wall (Srs:8 Img:71) is noted that may be post-operative change.
      • The differential diagnosis includes recurrent tumor.
    • S/P Whipple operation and P-duct stent implantation.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Enlargement of the prostate with indentation the vesical base.
    • There is a sclerotic nodule (1.4cm) in L1 vertebral body, showing stationary that may be bone island or osteoid osteoma.
    • Both lobe thyroid show enlarged in size, few poor enhancing lesions and few calcified components that may be nodular goiter.
• 2024-08-27 SONO - abdomen
  • S/P cholecystectomy and whipple operation.
  • Right renal cyst.
• 2024-05-31 CT - abdomen
  • S/P Whipple operation. S/P p-duct stenting. A cystic lesion (2.2cm) at pancreatic tail. Mild wall thickening of stomach. Fat stranding of upper abdomen. Some small LNs at mesentery.
  • Enlargement of prostate.
  • S/P splenectomy.
  • A bony lesion (1.4cm) in L1 r/o bone island. Disc space narrowing at L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1.
• 2024-03-12 CT - abdomen
  • S/P Whipple operation. S/P p-duct stenting. A cystic lesion (2.6cm) at pancreatic tail. Mild wall thickening of stomach.
  • Enlargement of prostate.
  • S/P splenectomy.
  • A bony lesion (1.4cm) in L1 r/o bone island. Disc space narrowing at L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1.
• 2023-07-13 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 25.43 ml
• 2023-07-13 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : fair
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2023-07-11 Pathology - prostate TUR
  • Prostate, TURP — Nodular hyperplasia.
  • Microscopically, sections show hyperplasia of glands and fibromuscular stroma with focal lymphocytic aggregation.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals AMACR(-) and 34BE12(+).

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-21 ~ 2025-01-29 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas with peritoneal seeding, stage IV status post laparoscopic exploration with tumor biopsy and intraabdomen port-A insertion on 2024/12/23. ECOG:0
    • Left inguinal hernia status post laparoscopic left total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy on 2024/12/23
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with Gemcitabine IP and Paclitaxel Albumin (Abraxane) (C2D1)    
  • Present illness history
    • This 79-year-old man with history of: 1) Type 2 diabetes mellitus under drug control; 2) Benign prostatic hyperplasia with medicine control for several years; 3) Ductal adenocarcinoma of distal pancreatic, rpT1aN0(cM0); pStage: IA status post distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy and lymph node 10 and 11 dissection on 2023/05/24. ECOG:1.; 4) Abdominal wall tumor at left lower quadrant (Pathology: lipoma), status post tumor excision on 2023/05/24. Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas with peritoneal seeding, stage IV status post laparoscopic exploration with tumor biopsy and intraabdomen port-A insertion on 2024/12/23.
    • In 2024/12, he experienced a bulge in the left inguinal area that had persisted for many years. He noticed an increase in the size of the bulge, accompanied by worsening discomfort in the left inguinal area. He visited our General Surgery outpatient department for assistance. Physical examination revealed a reducible mass without tenderness in the left inguinal region. Additionally, a high tumor marker level of CA19-9 (430.21 U/mL) was identified on 2024/12/07. Abdomen CT scan performed on 2024-12-13, revealed a lobulated mass like lesion measuring 1.5 x 0.6 cm at the gastric body wall, along with minimal ascites in the lower pelvis.
    • With a preliminary diagnosis of left inguinal hernia and suspected peritoneal seeding of pancreatic cancer, he was admitted for laparoscopic examination and left inguinal hernia repair on 2024/12/22.
    • After surgical, he received chemotherapy with Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel Albumin (Abraxane) regiman (Paclitaxel Albumin 100 mg/m2, Gemcitabine 200 mg/m2 IP) were administered on 2024/12/28 (C1D1), Gemcitabine 200 mg/m2 → 400 mg/m2 IP on 2025/01/03 (C1D8). Cycle frequency: 28 days (D1, D8, D15)  
    • This time, he was admitted for chemotherapy with Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel Albumin (Abraxane) on 2025/01/21.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received chemotherapy with Gemcitabine 500 mg/m2 IP, ABRAXANE 100mg/vial (Nab-Paclitaxel) 100 mg/m2 C2D1 on 2025/01/21, C2D8 on 2025/01/28.
    • During chemotherapy, he has no allergies or skin rash. His clinical condition in stable status, the patient was discharged on 2025/01/29.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 8D if pain
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD 8D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 8D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 8D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 8D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# PRNHS 8D if insomnia

[consultation]

• 2024-12-25 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • pancreatic cancer s/p whipple on 2023/05/24, carcinomatosis noted then for bidiration chemotherapy
    • This 79 y/o male, a case with hx of ductal adenocarcinoma of distal pancreatic, rpT1aN0(cM0); pStage: IA status post distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy and lymph node 10 and 11 dissection on 2023/05/24.
    • This time, he was admitted for left inguinal hernia repair on 2024/12/23.
    • Recent CT on 2024/12/13 showed a lobulated mass-like lesion 1.5 x 0.6 cm in size at the gastric body wall is noted again, stationary. Then he also received laparoscopic exam on 2024/12/24 which showed carcinomatosis of abdominal cavity, PCI score total (14/39), Region 3 : 2. Tumor biopsy was done smoothly. IP port-A was insertion smoothly at the same day. We need your help for further bidiration chemotherapy. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of recurrent pancreatic adenocarcinoma over peritoneum is noted. I am consulted for the bidirection chemtohrapy.
    • My suggestions:
      • Discuss with patient and family.
      • The regimen would be GAP (favored, G would be given throug IP Port) or mFOLFIRINOX (5-FU would be given throug IP Port).
      • NGS is indicated for him.
    • Based on the reference, the chemotherapeutic agents through IP Port should have syndergistic effect with systmic C/T. The agents would be taxane (palictaxel, decetaxel), gemcitabine, pemetrexed, 5-FU. Those agents had better not be given, such as mitomycin C, cisplatin, doxorubicin, which will cause sclerosis. (Ref: Paul H. Sugarbaker. Translational Cancer Research 2024, 13: 490-5）
    • Thanks for your consultation. Any problem, please let me know.
• 2023-05-31 Urology
  • Q
    • persistent urinary frequency
    • This 77-year-old male, a case of BPH and diabetes with regular medications control, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, MD, pT3N1(3/27) cM0, pStage IIB Dx in Oct 2017 at HuaLien TzhChi Hospital, s/p Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) on 2017/10/11. This time, he was admitted due to r/o distal pancreatic tail tumor r/o recurrent.
    • After well prepared, distal pancreatectomy with splenomegaly and lymph node 10 and 11 dissection, was done on 2023/05/24 with operative finding of distal pancreatic tumor (1.5 x 1.5 x 1.4cm) with mild splenomegaly. However, persistent urinary frequency was noted after operation. He kept under current medications with Urief and Avodart but in vain. U/A was also follow and with no infection finding. We need your help for further management and medications adjustment for this patient. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • We have reviewed the patient’s condition and chart.
      • He suffered urinary frequency after operation and more severe within these days (40-50cc/times, 20-30mins interval)
      • He has the history of BPH under urief and avodart. ( prostate volume said to have 30cc)
    • Impression: OAB
    • Suggestion:
      • We have explained the disease condition and possible complication of drug
      • continue urief and avodart
      • hold bethenacol
      • add mirabegron 1 tab QD
      • follow up at uro OPD clinic after discharge

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-23
  • Surgery
    • TEP Total extraperitoneal approach of left inguinal hernia, direct type repair.
    • Laparoscopic exploration + tumor biopsy
    • Port A insertion at left lower rib region
  • Finding
    • TEP:
      • Left inguinal hernia, direct type
    • Laparoscopic exploration + tumor biopsy:
      • Carcinomatosis of abdominal cavity,
      • PCI score total 14
      • Region 3 : 2
    • Port A insertion for abdominal cavity, intraperitoneally.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-27 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min + gemcitabine 500mg/m2 800mg NS 500mL IP 1hr (be retained in the abdominal cavity for 24 hours before drainage)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-21 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min + gemcitabine 500mg/m2 800mg NS 500mL IP 1hr (be retained in the abdominal cavity for 24 hours before drainage)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-04 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min + gemcitabine 400mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL IP 1hr (be retained in the abdominal cavity for 24 hours before drainage)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-28 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min + gemcitabine 200mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL IP 24hr (IP start from 200mg/m2) (Abraxane reduced to 100mg/m2 for old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

========== Pharmacist Clinic

2025-03-05 Pharmacist Visit (2025-03-03 13:20)

[S – Subjective]

Chief Complaint:

• Follow-up on recent diarrhea and general medication review.
  
• Inquiry about using Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TID, previously prescribed (as repeat prescription) but not on the active medication list.

Patient Narrative:

• Diarrhea Improvement:
  • The patient reports improvement in diarrhea symptoms after taking loperamide (2025-03-03).
• Chemotherapy Side Effects: The patient experiences:
  • Hair loss (expected paclitaxel side effect).
    
  • Mild numbness in the right big toe (potential early peripheral neuropathy).
• Healthcare System Concerns:
  • Previously treated in Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital but transferred to Taipei Tzu Chi due to family location.
    
  • Expresses concerns over hospital bed shortages delaying scheduled inpatient care, affecting treatment timing.
    
  • Understands the hospital resource constraints but remains worried about treatment delays.
• Dietary Adjustments:
  • Due to a prior hypoglycemia episode (2025-03-02, blood glucose 66 mg/dL), the patient’s spouse provided savory porridge instead of standard hospital rice porridge.

[O – Objective]

Active Medications:

• Insulin Actrapid (regular insulin) 3 unit IVD Q12H
  
• Seforce (ciprofloxacin) 400 mg IVD Q12H
  
• Taita No.5 electrolyte solution 500mL IVD Q12H
  
• Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PO PRNQ6H
  
• Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec) 6 unit SC HS
  
• Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# PO QD

Recent Medication Change:

• Loperamide initiated on 2025-03-03 → diarrhea improved.
  
• Protase (pancrelipase) 280mg TID previously prescribed but not on the active medication list.

Recent Blood Glucose Readings:

• 2025-03-02 04:53: 66 mg/dL → Treated with Vitagen (dextrose 50%) 40mL IVD ST.
  
• No further hypoglycemia reported.

Chemotherapy Education & Side Effects:

• Provided Lexicomp educational material on nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine and explained treatment details.
  
• Patient reports mild peripheral neuropathy (right toe numbness) and hair loss.

[A – Assessment]

Diarrhea – Improving

• Objective: Patient reported resolution of diarrhea after loperamide (2025-03-03).
  
• Assessment: Likely a chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal effect, now self-limiting.

Chemotherapy Side Effects – Monitoring Required

• Objective:
  • Hair loss (expected with paclitaxel).
    
  • Mild toe numbness (possible chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy).
• Assessment: Neuropathy may progress with continued chemotherapy; requires monitoring.

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency – Protase Not on Active List

• Objective: Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TID was previously prescribed but not included in the active medication list.
  
• Assessment: No contraindications found; it is appropriate to restart therapy for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.

Blood Glucose Management – Hypoglycemia Risk

• Objective:
  • 2025-03-02: BG 66 mg/dL → Treated with dextrose 50% IV.
    
  • Diet modification: Spouse provided savory porridge to prevent recurrence.
• Assessment: The insulin regimen may require fine-tuning; dietary modifications are helpful but need monitoring.

[P – Plan]

Medication Adjustments:

• Restart Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TID for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.
  
• Continue monitoring chemotherapy-related neuropathy.
  
• Monitor for further diarrhea recurrence.

Patient Education & Counseling:

• Reinforced chemotherapy education with nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine handouts.
  
• Explained that hair loss is expected with paclitaxel.
  
• Advised close monitoring of toe numbness and to report worsening symptoms.

Dietary & Glucose Management:

• Continue adjusting diet (e.g., maintaining a balanced meal to prevent hypoglycemia).
  
• Recommend frequent blood glucose monitoring given prior hypoglycemia event (2025-03-02, BG 66 mg/dL).
  
• Consider future insulin dose titration if needed.

Follow-Up & Coordination:

• Monitor neuropathy symptoms → If worsening, consider neurology consult or chemotherapy dose adjustment.
  
• Continue hospital admission discussions → Address patient concerns about treatment delays with the medical team.

Next Steps:

• To recommend restarting Protase (pancrelipase) 280mg TID
  
• Monitor glucose & adjust diet to prevent hypoglycemia
  
• Follow-up on chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
  
• Continue medication counseling & education

==========

2025-03-03

[Patient Evaluation]

The patient has pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), Stage IV (peritoneal carcinomatosis confirmed via biopsy on 2024-12-24). Molecular profiling (NGS 2025-01-24) revealed KRAS G12V mutation, which currently lacks FDA-approved targeted therapies but may be sensitive to experimental pan-KRAS inhibitors or MEK inhibitors in clinical trials.

The patient is undergoing systemic intravenous (IV) chemotherapy with nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) and intraperitoneal (IP) gemcitabine, an approach aimed at improving local control of peritoneal metastases. Tumor marker trends show CA19-9 decreasing (from 582.05 U/mL on 2025-01-14 to 415.33 U/mL on 2025-02-06), suggesting partial response.

Key clinical considerations:

• Pancreatic cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis (Stage IV) – monitoring treatment response and progression.
  
• Current chemotherapy regimen efficacy & toxicity – IV nab-paclitaxel + IP gemcitabine and systemic effects.
  
• Potential treatment optimization – addressing KRAS G12V mutation with clinical trials or alternative therapies.
  
• Pleural effusion concern – potential malignant vs. inflammatory etiology, requiring monitoring.

Problem 1. Pancreatic Cancer with Peritoneal Seeding (Stage IV, KRAS G12V Mutation)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis & Staging
    • Laparoscopic biopsy (2024-12-24): Metastatic adenocarcinoma, consistent with pancreatic origin, peritoneal carcinomatosis present.
      
    • CT Abdomen (2024-12-13): Lobulated mass in the gastric body wall, minimal pelvic ascites, consistent with peritoneal spread.
      
    • PET (2024-12-27): FDG-avid peritoneal lesions, further supporting peritoneal metastases.
      
  • Molecular Profile (NGS 2025-01-24)
    • KRAS G12V mutation (Allele Frequency 4.8%), no actionable fusions or copy number alterations.
      
  • Current Chemotherapy Regimen
    • IV nab-paclitaxel (reduced dose 100 mg/m², 160 mg, 30 min) + IP gemcitabine (500 mg/m², 800 mg, NS 500 mL, retained 24 hrs)
      • First cycle: 2024-12-28 (initial gemcitabine dose 200 mg/m²)
        
      • Administration on 2025-01-04, 2025-01-21, 2025-01-27
        
  • Response Monitoring
    • CA19-9 trending down: 582.05 U/mL (2025-01-14) → 415.33 U/mL (2025-02-06)
      
    • CEA: Mildly elevated (6.20 ng/mL on 2025-01-14, 5.83 ng/mL on 2025-02-06)
      
    • No severe hematologic toxicity: HGB 11.5 g/dL (2025-02-28), PLT 255 ×10³/uL (2025-02-28)
      
    • Renal function stable: eGFR 105.16 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-28)
      
    • CRP elevated (9.8 mg/dL, 2025-02-28) – suggests persistent systemic inflammation
• Assessment
  • Stage IV PDAC with confirmed peritoneal carcinomatosis (biopsy-proven, imaging-confirmed).
    
  • KRAS G12V mutation limits current targeted therapy options but may be sensitive to pan-KRAS inhibitors (e.g., RMC-6236, JNJ-74699157) or MEK inhibitors (trametinib, selumetinib) in clinical trials.
    
  • Current chemotherapy (IV nab-paclitaxel + IP gemcitabine) is tolerated well, with no severe cytopenias or nephrotoxicity.
    
  • CA19-9 decreasing suggests partial response, but CRP elevation and pleural effusion warrant monitoring for disease progression vs. treatment effects.
• Recommendation
  • Continue IV nab-paclitaxel + IP gemcitabine regimen, monitoring tumor markers (CA19-9, CEA every cycle).
    
  • Assess for clinical trial enrollment for pan-KRAS inhibitors (RMC-6236, JNJ-74699157) or MEK inhibitors.
    
  • Monitor pleural effusion progression via serial CXR/CT to differentiate malignant vs. inflammatory causes.
    
  • Evaluate nutritional status (albumin, weight trends) to ensure treatment tolerance.

Problem 2. Systemic Effects of Chemotherapy & Cancer (Hematologic, Renal, Nutritional Status) (below not posted)

• Objective
  • Hematologic Trends
    • No severe cytopenias
      • HGB 11.5 g/dL (2025-02-28), previously 12.3 g/dL (2025-01-14)
        
      • PLT 255 ×10³/uL (2025-02-28), stable over time
        
    • Mild leukocytosis (WBC 10.87 ×10³/uL, 2025-02-28) with neutrophil predominance (69.2%) – may reflect chemotherapy effect or low-grade inflammation
      
  • Renal Function
    • Stable creatinine (0.76 mg/dL, 2025-02-28), eGFR 105.16 mL/min/1.73m²
      
  • Nutritional Status
    • Mild hypoalbuminemia (Albumin 3.4 g/dL, 2025-02-06)
• Assessment
  • No significant chemotherapy-induced hematologic toxicity.
    
  • Mild leukocytosis suggests low-grade inflammation or chemotherapy effect.
    
  • Hypoalbuminemia could indicate malnutrition or systemic inflammation.
• Recommendation
  • Continue hematologic monitoring (CBC, CRP every cycle).
    
  • Maintain hydration & monitor renal function.
    
  • Nutritional support (Ensure, high-protein diet) if weight loss observed.

Problem 3. Pleural Effusion / Disease Progression Monitoring

• Objective
  • 2025-02-11 CXR: Bilateral pleural effusion, patchy RLL consolidation
    
  • 2025-01-15 CT: Mild left pleural effusion
    
  • CRP 9.8 mg/dL (2025-02-28) – may indicate inflammation or malignant progression
• Assessment
  • Pleural effusion is progressive (noted in CT and CXR), possible malignant effusion vs. secondary to systemic inflammation.
    
  • Needs differentiation from infection, fluid overload, or chemotherapy-related effects.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat CXR or CT if symptoms worsen (dyspnea, hypoxia).
    
  • Consider diagnostic thoracentesis if clinically indicated.
    
  • Monitor CRP trends to assess inflammatory or malignant progression.

Final Staging Confirmation

• Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IV (peritoneal carcinomatosis, biopsy-confirmed 2024-12-24).
  
• KRAS G12V mutation present (NGS 2025-01-24).
  
• Receiving IV nab-paclitaxel + IP gemcitabine (since 2024-12-28), tolerating well.
  
• CA19-9 decreasing suggests partial response, but ongoing monitoring required.

[Assessment of ACTOnco+ Gene Test Results]

The ACTOnco+ test for this patient identified the KRAS G12V mutation with an allele frequency of 4.8%, but no significant copy number variations, gene fusions, or microsatellite instability (MSI) could be determined due to low tumor purity (<30%). Additionally, tumor mutational burden (TMB) could not be assessed.

1. Actionable Mutations & Targeted Therapies

• KRAS G12V Mutation (Allele Frequency: 4.8%)
  • Impact on Treatment:
    • KRAS G12V is an oncogenic driver mutation commonly found in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
    • Approved KRAS inhibitors (adagrasib, sotorasib) target KRAS G12C, but not KRAS G12V.
      
    • However, KRAS G12V may confer sensitivity to MEK inhibitors (e.g., trametinib, selumetinib) in combination with other agents, though this approach is not yet standard in PDAC.
    • Emerging strategies include combination therapies targeting ERK pathway inhibitors, pan-KRAS inhibitors (e.g., RMC-6236), or immune-based therapies in clinical trials.

2. Lack of Additional Actionable Alterations

• No detected amplifications, deletions, or gene fusions.
• TMB and MSI status undetermined → Limits the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., pembrolizumab), which are more effective in MSI-high tumors.

3. Potential Treatment Adjustments (below not posted)

• Current Treatment (GAP: Gemcitabine, Abraxane, Paclitaxel IP) is Standard for PDAC with Peritoneal Metastasis.
• Potential Clinical Trial Options:
  • KRAS-Directed Approaches:
    • Pan-KRAS inhibitors (e.g., RMC-6236, which targets multiple KRAS mutations including G12V).
    • Combination of MEK inhibitors (trametinib) with chemotherapy (gemcitabine-based) or other novel KRAS inhibitors.
  • Experimental Immunotherapy Approaches:
    • KRAS-targeted vaccines or adoptive T-cell therapies (e.g., TIL therapy) targeting KRAS-mutant neoantigens.
    • PD-1 inhibitors + KRAS-directed therapy in selected patients.

Summary & Recommendations

• KRAS G12V mutation suggests potential eligibility for clinical trials involving KRAS-directed therapies (pan-KRAS inhibitors, MEK inhibitors).
  
• Currently, no FDA-approved targeted therapy directly for KRAS G12V in pancreatic cancer.
  
• Lack of MSI and TMB data limits the role of immunotherapy.
  
• Consider clinical trials evaluating KRAS inhibitors, ERK inhibitors, or combination approaches.

Next Steps:

• Check for clinical trials involving pan-KRAS inhibitors (RMC-6236) or MEK inhibitor combinations.
• Monitor for emerging KRAS-directed therapeutic developments.
• Continue current GAP regimen while considering additional molecular profiling if clinically indicated.

[Recommendation to add Protase (pancrelipase) to active medication list]

Dear Dr./Nurse Practitioner,

I am writing to recommend the addition of Protase (pancrelipase) 280mg, 1 tablet TID to the patient’s active medication list once the diarrhea symptoms have improved.

Rationale for Recommendation:

• History of Pancreatic Surgery & Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI):
  • The patient has a history of pancreatic cancer, status post distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy (2023-05-24), and peritoneal seeding (2024-12-24 pathology).
    
  • Given the nature of pancreatic resection, exocrine insufficiency is expected, necessitating enzyme supplementation.
• Previous Prescription of Protase:
  • Protase (pancrelipase) 280mg TID was previously prescribed by General and Gastroenterological Surgery Dr. Wu ChaoQun but is not currently listed in the active medication orders.
    
  • There are no contraindications identified for restarting this medication.
• Ongoing Gastrointestinal Symptoms:
  • The patient recently experienced diarrhea (2025-03-03), which improved with loperamide. However, the underlying pancreatic exocrine dysfunction may persist and require enzyme therapy for optimal digestion and absorption.
• Preventing Malabsorption & Nutritional Deficiencies:
  • Without pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), the patient is at risk for fat malabsorption, steatorrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition.
    
  • Adding Protase 280mg TID with meals would support digestion and nutrient absorption, improving overall nutritional status.

Proposed Plan:

• Order Protase (pancrelipase) 280mg, 1 tablet TID with meals following improvement of diarrhea symptoms.
• Monitor GI symptoms (stool consistency, frequency).
  
• Assess nutritional status and weight trends over time.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-10-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior MRI identified a suspicious metastasis 0.8 cm in S4 of the liver is noted again, increasing in size to 1.5 cm.
      • Metastasis in S4 of the liver S/P C/T show progressive disease.
    • There is osteolytic lesion in right pedicle and right transverse process of L1 that is c/w bone metastasis.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 1 cm).
• 2024-09-28 MRI - L-spine
  • Imp: bone tumors in the right L1 pedicle, right L1 transverse process and right sacrum.
• 2024-09-24 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the L1 spine and sacrum. Bone metastases should be considered.
  • Increased activity in the lower C-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull and right rib cage. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-09-11 Microsonography
  • od 88/0.76/inf thin ? os 93/0.65/wnl
  • CRT 244/242 um, parafoveal drusen
• 2024-08-20 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left lobe of the liver, compatible with liver metastasis.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the L1 spine and in the sacrum. Bone metastases should be considered. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-07-29 All-RAS and BRAF mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2023-23575
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-07-17 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Findings:
    • There is a homogeneous nodule 0.8 cm in S4 of the liver, showing hypointensity on T1WI (Srs:12 Img:30), mild hyperintensity on T2WI (Srs:3 Img:13), and marked hyperintensity on DWI (Srs:104 Img:20). During dynamic study, this tumor shows isointensity at arterial phase and portal venous phase images, and mild enhancement in delayed phase images (Srs:17 Img:14).
      • Metastasis is highly suspected.
    • The liver and spleen show marked hypointensity on both T1WI and T2WI that may be iron deposition. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 1 cm).
  • IMP:
    • Metastasis 0.8 cm in S4 of the liver is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
      • Otherwise, follow up MRI 3 months later is indicated.
        
    • Iron deposition in the liver and spleen is highly suspected.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-07-15 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A thrombus at left jugular vein.
    • A hypodense nodule (9mm) at left hepatic lobe.
    • Much regression of rectal cancer.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Emphysema at bilateral lungs.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-07-15 Sigmoidoscopy
  • The scope reach the descending colon (40cm AAV).
  • A ulcerative 1-2cm tumor lesion was noted at low rectum (3-4cm AAV, right lateral position). It looks more enlarged comparing to previous omages (disease progression).
• 2024-06-21 Ocular fundus photography
  • Clinical diagnosis: dry AMD
  • Report: drusen od no DMR ou. C/d 60% od 40% os
• 2024-05-27 MRI - pelvis
  • Stable condition of lower rectal cancer.
  • Bil. renal cysts (up to 0.6cm).
• 2024-05-15 SONO - thyroid gland
  • S/P left thyroid operation.
  • Normal size of right thyroid gland.
  • A hypoechoic nodule (0.31x0.42cm) in right thyroid gland.
• 2024-05-15 MRA - brain
  • Mild brain atrophy.
  • Old insult at bilateral inferior frontal lobes.
  • Vascular malformation (AVM or dural AVF) at left high frontal and parietal areas. Suggest further CTA or DSA evaluation.
  • No evidence of brain or skull metastasis.
• 2024-05-14 EEG
  • The back ground activity were composed by alpha rhythm with 8-12 Hz, 20-50 uv in bilateral occipito-temporal area. There were diffuse beta waves with 15-25 Hz, 1-5 uV in bilateral hemisphere. No epileptiform discharge was noted. Intermittent muscle artifact may interference with interpretation.
  • The above findings may suggest normal EEG study. Advice clinical correlation
• 2024-04-12 Sigmoidoscopy
  • The scope reach the descending colon.
  • Low rectal cancer (4cm AAV) s/p CCRT with much regression was found.
• 2024-03-23 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Comparing with CT study on 2023-12-04, regression of rectal tumor and perirectal lymph nodes.
    • Bilateral renal cysts, up to 1.08cm.
    • Bilateral lung emphysema.
• 2023-12-13 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the low-middle rectum, 5 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Adenocarcinoma of the low-middle rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • There are fifteen enlarged nodes in the peri-rectal space and pre-sacral space that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 0.9 cm).
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the low rectum is noted.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N2b M0; stage: IIIC.
• 2023-12-04 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
• 2023-12-02 Anoscopy
  • DRE/anoscopy, hemorrhoids, a palpable tumor mass at low rectum, 4cm AAV with mild movable (posterior position)
• 2023-11-24 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Rectum, 5 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns with desmoplastic stromal reaction.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2023-11-24 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the hepatic flexure under good colon preparation. It was difficult to advance forward after hepatic flexure.
    • One 2cm protruding lesion with an ulcerative center involving one third of the circumference was noted at rectum, 5cm above anal verge. Biopsy was done.
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Rectal mass, r/o malignancy, s/p biopsy
    • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2023-10-26 Family Therapy
  • Family Interaction Relationship:
    • The patient has long lived with his mother, who primarily provided care for the patient’s illness and daily life before falling ill herself. There was mutual emotional dependence and support between the mother and child. However, the siblings have exhibited complex reactions, including feelings of dissatisfaction and resentment towards the patient for the care given by their mother. The relationships among the siblings have become distant and strained. In recent years, with the mother’s aging and health decline, the patient’s role has shifted (from being cared for to becoming a caregiver), but he finds it difficult to fully take over the responsibility of caregiving. As a result, the patient’s elder brother returned home to live with them, offering assistance to alleviate the caregiving burden and help the mother cope with her deteriorating health.
      
    • The family’s support for the patient’s illness-related needs or promoting his quality of life remains limited and reactive, rather than proactive. Overall, the family’s level of support is relatively weak.
      
  • Evaluation Summary
    • The patient currently lives with his mother and elder brother. The mother has dementia with memory decline and requires family members to promote and assist with daily life functioning. The patient struggles with the transition from being a care recipient to a partial caregiver, finding it difficult to fully take on caregiving responsibilities. The caregiving situation is emotionally heavy and overwhelming. Currently, the elder brother is able to share the responsibility of caring for the mother, and discussions are ongoing about seeking additional caregiving resources, such as day activity programs, to distribute the caregiving burden.
      
    • However, the patient exhibits poor emotional and stress coping abilities. He has increased alcohol consumption and display erratic behaviors, which prompted a physician’s recommendation for hospital treatment following an evaluation.
      
    • The assessment concludes that the family can provide basic life support for the patient, but the patient demonstrates disparities in his ability to handle family caregiving responsibilities and emotional stress. It is recommended to enhance emotional relationship repair and support, encourage the patient to develop stress coping techniques, and improve his self-awareness and response abilities.
      
    • At the same time, addressing family dynamics and environmental factors is encouraged to guide the patient in better understanding their own behaviors and the influence of these factors. This can lead to greater self-regulation, increased family support and reassurance, and a stronger caregiving environment.
• 2023-10-23 EEG
  • This EEG study recorded background alpha rhythm (9-10Hz) and beta activity with occasional transient diffuse slow waves.
  • No epileptiform discharges. Please correlate with clinical features.
• 2023-10-18 Social Functioning Assessment
  • Evaluation Summary and Recommendations
    • The patient retains the ability to independently manage activities such as eating, bathing, and housekeeping. However, He is prone to being passive and allowing their routines to become disorganized. His housekeeping tasks and external interactions are not independently sustained, and he often exhibits negative thought patterns, feelings of hopelessness, low mood, and a lack of life goals. He relies heavily on material indulgences to cope with stress but lack effective strategies for positive stress management.
      
    • In interpersonal interactions, he displays politeness and appropriate responses; however, factors related to employment and illness contribute to difficulties in maintaining stable interactions. Currently, the patient is actively seeking various forms of assistance or consulting on available options. Social resources provide partial support to maintain the patient’s basic economic livelihood.
      
    • It is recommended that the medical team continue to provide education on disease prevention and health awareness to enhance the patient’s understanding of their condition. Counseling and support are advised to strengthen resilience in stress management and emotional coping abilities. Participation in rehabilitative activities is encouraged, along with the establishment of structured routines for rest and leisure to foster overall well-being.
• 2023-10-06 CT - brain
  • Multifocal areas of old infarction over both frontal lobe base and temporal lobes tip, compatible with old traumatic sequela. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
  • The size of the lateral and third ventricles appears normal.
  • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal.
• 2023-05-12 SONO - thyroid gland
  • S/P left thyroid operation.
  • Normal size of right thyroid gland with a hypoechoic nodule (0.36x0.43cm).
• 2022-09-01 SONO - thyroid gland
  • S/P left thyroid operation.
  • Normal size of right thyroid gland with a hypoechoic nodule (0.41x0.54cm).
• 2022-04-29 Bronchodilator Test
  • Small airway obstruction, with significant response to bronchodilator
  • normal lung volume, but severe air-trapping
  • Relatively low diffusion capacity
  • normal airway resistance
  • favor emphysema
• 2022-03-29 ePFT
  • Findings
    • Baseline O2 saturation was unstable and easily desaturation during walking, possibly due to artifact such as hand tremor.
    • Small airway obstruction was noted resulting dynamic hyperinflation during exercise. Favor COPD, mainly involved the small airways.
  • Suggestion:
    • Add or increase bronchodilator targeting the small airways
    • Purse-lip breathing and breathing conrol for exercise
    • F/u 6-12 months later

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-02 ~ 2024-09-06 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of low rectum with liver and bone metastasis, cT3N2bM1b stage IVb for third mFOLFOX chemotherapy
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • Mood [affective] disorder
  • CC
    • mild nausea for 2-3 days after the last discharge.    
  • Present illness
    • This 56 years old male patient has the history of
      • Alcoholic hepatitis;
      • Alcoholism with suspected Werneck’s encephalopathy, epilepsy;
      • Fall down with SAH, SAH, seizure;
      • COPD, heavy smoke under medical treatment;
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without medical control for 6-7 years;
      • Gout for 8 years;
      • Thalassemia;
      • Fracture of humerus of greater s/p ROI in 2005;
      • Left thyroid tumor s/p left thyroidectomy on 2016-12-13;
      • Irritable bowel syndrome;
      • Reflux esophagitis;
      • Right inguinal hernia s/p hernia repair for 2.5 years.
    • He suffered from frequent diarrhea for more than 20 years,bloody stool in recent months. He visited our GI outpatient department for help on 2023/11/03, and colonoscopy revealed rectal mass, r/o malignancy, s/p biopsy on 2023/11/24. Pathology proved adenocarcinoma.
    • Abdominal CT showed Wall thickening of rectum with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP, cT4aN2bM0, stage: IIIC on 2023/12/04.
    • He was referred to CRS OPD for further evaluation on 2023/12/02. Digital rectal examination and anoscopy showed hemorrhoids, a palpable tumor mass at low rectum, 4cm AAV with mild movable (posterior position).
    • MRI revealed adenocarcinoma of the low rectum is noted, cT3N2bM0; stage: IIIC on 2023/12/13.
    • After fully explained of the condition, total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) first followed by surgical treatment was suggested.
    • He was transferred to Radiology Oncology OPD for total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT). He had received radiotherapy aince 2023/12/19 to 2024/01/29, and the biweekly 5-FU chemotherapy was started on 2023/12/20.
    • Abdominal CT was followed and revealed rectal malignancy s/p neoadjuvant with regression.
    • The sigmoidoscopy was arranged on 2024/04/12 and shoswed low rectal cancer (4cm AAV) s/p CCRT with much regression was found.
    • The patient continue to receive sLV5FU2 chemotherapy. However, abdominal CT and sigmoidoscopy were arranged for follow-up tumor condition.
    • Abdominal CT revealed 1) much regression of rectal cancer; 2) a hypodense nodule (9mm) at left hepatic lobe on 2024/0/15.
    • Sigmoidoscopy on 2024/07/15 and showed a ulcerative 1-2cm tumor lesion at low rectum (3-4cm AAV, right lateral position). It looks more enlarged comparing to previous omages (disease progression).
    • Due to suspected liver metastasis, liver MRI was done on 2024/07/17 and revealed metastasis 0.8 cm in S4 of the liver is highly suspected. Therefore, shifted to mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy.
    • This time, he complained about mild nausea for 2-3 days after the last discharge. Now he is admitted to our ward for mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy. Hospital course was smooth. Nausea or vomiting did not occurr. Fever or infection signs wasn`t noted. In stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/09/06.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Emetrol (domperidone 10mg) 1# TIDAC 4D

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2025-01-23 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2025-01-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-12-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-11-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-10-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-09-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-09-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 139mg D5W 250mL 2hr D1 + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1400mg/m2 2289mg NS 500mL 23hr D1-2 (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 139mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4597mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 139mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4586mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-15 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4640mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-27 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4640mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-13 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4620mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-22 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4606mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-08 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-22 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-07 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 646mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-15 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 642mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4496mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-25 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-03 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4485mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-20 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 646mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4524mg NS 1000mL 46hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL

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2025-02-27

Since the last review on 2025-01-13, the patient has continued bevacizumab + FOLFOX chemotherapy with cycles administered on 2025-01-23 and 2025-02-27. Laboratory trends indicate stable renal and liver function, mild anemia, and normal inflammatory markers, with no immediate concerns of infection or worsening organ function. However, tumor progression risk remains, necessitating ongoing monitoring and treatment reassessment.

Problem 1. Metastatic Rectal Cancer

• Objective:
  • Continued bevacizumab + FOLFOX on 2025-01-23 and 2025-02-27.
    
  • Tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) have not been re-evaluated since 2025-01-16, requiring follow-up.
    
  • No new imaging data since 2024-10-30 CT, which showed progression of liver metastasis (S4 lesion increased from 0.8 cm to 1.5 cm) and bone metastases (L1 spine and sacrum lesions identified on 2024-09-28 MRI and 2024-09-24 bone scan).
    
  • No significant weight loss or worsening clinical symptoms documented.
• Assessment:
  • The patient remains on first-line FOLFOX + bevacizumab despite prior evidence of disease progression (2024-10-30 CT).
    
  • Anti-VEGF therapy (bevacizumab) remains appropriate; however, further tumor assessment is needed to confirm continued benefit.
    
  • Absence of updated tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) and imaging (CT/MRI) limits the ability to evaluate ongoing treatment efficacy.
• Recommendations:
  • Order repeat CT abdomen/liver and PET-CT to assess tumor response.
    
  • Check CEA and CA19-9 levels to evaluate trends in tumor burden.
    
  • If evidence of disease progression, consider switching to second-line therapy (FOLFIRI ± cetuximab/panitumumab, based on RAS/BRAF wild-type status).

Problem 2. Bone Metastases and Skeletal Health

• Objective:
  • Persistent osteolytic lesions in L1 spine and sacrum noted on prior imaging (MRI 2024-09-28, bone scan 2024-09-24).
    
  • No reports of new pain, fractures, or neurologic deficits suggesting worsening bone disease.
    
  • Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium levels remain stable (Ca 2.33 mmol/L, P 3.4 mg/dL, Mg 1.9 mg/dL on 2025-02-26).
    
  • No documented bisphosphonate therapy (e.g., zoledronic acid or denosumab) initiated.
• Assessment:
  • High risk of skeletal-related events (SREs) due to known bone metastases.
    
  • No new imaging to assess bone lesion stability or progression.
    
  • No active management of bone metastases beyond systemic chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Initiate bisphosphonate therapy (zoledronic acid 4 mg IV Q4W) or denosumab (120 mg SC Q4W) to prevent SREs.
    
  • Obtain follow-up MRI or bone scan to assess metastatic bone lesion progression.
    
  • Monitor for bone pain or neurologic symptoms indicating spinal cord compression risk.

Problem 3. Hematologic Trends and Chemotherapy Tolerance

• Objective:
  • Mild anemia (HGB 13.3 g/dL on 2025-02-26, down from 14.2 g/dL on 2025-02-05).
    
  • Stable WBC count (6.78 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-26) with neutrophil predominance (67.5%).
    
  • Platelet count has remained within normal range (PLT 170 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-26).
    
  • RDW-CV remains elevated (17.7% on 2025-02-26), indicating ongoing erythropoiesis variation.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia remains stable but should be monitored closely with continued chemotherapy.
    
  • No neutropenia or thrombocytopenia detected, indicating good bone marrow reserve despite chemotherapy.
    
  • Mild RDW elevation suggests possible iron deficiency or chemotherapy-induced RBC turnover.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor CBC before each chemotherapy cycle to ensure stable hematologic status.
    
  • Evaluate serum iron, TIBC, and ferritin to rule out iron deficiency contributing to anemia.
    
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if anemia worsens.

Problem 4. Renal Function and Electrolyte Balance

• Objective:
  • Stable renal function:
    • Creatinine 0.84 mg/dL (2025-02-26) vs. 0.68 mg/dL (2025-02-05).
      
    • eGFR 100.10 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-26) vs. 127.75 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-05).
      
  • Stable electrolytes:
    • Na 141 mmol/L, K 4.1 mmol/L (2025-02-26) with no significant deviations.
      
  • No evidence of acute kidney injury, dehydration, or electrolyte disturbances.
• Assessment:
  • No renal impairment despite ongoing chemotherapy.
    
  • Electrolytes remain within normal limits, suggesting adequate hydration and homeostasis.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring renal function and electrolytes every cycle.
    
  • Encourage adequate hydration to prevent chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity.

Problem 5. Inflammatory and Infection Markers

• Objective:
  • CRP remains low (0.3 mg/dL on 2025-02-26), suggesting no active infection or systemic inflammation.
    
  • No febrile episodes or documented infections.
• Assessment:
  • No current concerns regarding infection or inflammation.
    
  • No need for prophylactic antibiotics at this time.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue routine monitoring of inflammatory markers and assess for signs of infection (fever, leukocytosis, localized pain).

Summary of Key Changes Since 2025-01-13

• Continued first-line chemotherapy with bevacizumab + FOLFOX (2025-01-23, 2025-02-27).
  
• Stable renal and liver function, with mild anemia and no neutropenia or thrombocytopenia.
  
• No new imaging since 2024-10-30 to assess tumor progression, necessitating repeat CT/MRI.
  
• Bone metastases remain unmonitored; bisphosphonate therapy might be initiated.
  
• No evidence of acute infection or systemic inflammation (CRP 0.3 mg/dL on 2025-02-26).

Immediate Action Plan

• Imaging:
  • Order CT abdomen/liver and PET-CT to reassess tumor burden and response to therapy.
    
  • MRI or bone scan to evaluate skeletal metastases.
• Laboratory:
  • Check tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) to monitor disease activity.
    
  • Assess iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, ferritin) to evaluate anemia etiology.
• Treatment Adjustments:
  • Initiate bisphosphonate therapy (zoledronic acid or denosumab) to protect bone health.
    
  • Consider anti-EGFR therapy (cetuximab or panitumumab) if tumor progression is confirmed.
• Monitoring:
  • Continue CBC, renal function, and electrolytes every cycle.
    
  • Evaluate for signs of skeletal complications (pain, fractures, neurological symptoms).

2025-01-23

The patient is a 56-year-old male with advanced rectal adenocarcinoma (initially stage IIIC, now progressed to stage IVb with liver and bone metastases) and multiple comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), alcoholic liver disease, and mood disorder. Over the course of treatment, he has undergone neoadjuvant therapy, multiple cycles of FOLFOX with Avastin (bevacizumab) added since 2024-10-30.

Problem 1. Metastatic Rectal Cancer

• Objective:
  • Imaging shows disease progression with metastases in the liver (MRI 2024-07-17: 0.8 cm lesion in S4, now 1.5 cm on 2024-10-30) and bone (L1 spine, sacrum, and ribs on Tc-99m scan 2024-09-24).
  • Enlarging rectal tumor observed in sigmoidoscopy (2024-07-15: ulcerative tumor 1–2 cm, previously reduced in size post-CCRT on 2024-04-12).
  • Tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) show mild elevations (CEA: 3.98 ng/mL on 2025-01-16 vs. 2.52 ng/mL on 2024-12-20).
• Assessment:
  • Despite initial response to neoadjuvant therapy, subsequent FOLFOX and bevacizumab have not prevented progression of metastatic disease (e.g., liver lesion increase from 0.8 cm to 1.5 cm). Ongoing chemotherapy may be ineffective at controlling disease progression, particularly in bone and liver metastases.
• Recommendations:
  • Evaluate the potential for switching to second-line therapies, such as irinotecan-based regimens (e.g., FOLFIRI with or without targeted therapy like cetuximab or panitumumab, based on RAS/BRAF-negative status, tested 2024-07-29). [ISO 8601: 2024-07-29]
  • Consider palliative radiotherapy for symptomatic bone metastases (e.g., L1 or sacrum, reported on 2024-09-28 MRI).
  • Conduct repeat imaging (e.g., MRI or PET-CT) to assess disease extent and progression. Tumor markers should also be closely monitored.

Problem 2. Hepatic Function

• Objective:
  • Liver metastases (MRI 2024-07-17, CT 2024-10-30) and possible iron deposition (MRI 2024-07-17).
  • Normal AST/ALT levels (AST: 31 U/L, ALT: 14 U/L on 2025-01-22). Albumin improved (5.0 g/dL on 2025-01-22).
• Assessment:
  • The liver is still functioning adequately despite metastatic burden, as evidenced by normal liver enzyme levels and stable albumin.
  • Iron deposition is a potential complication that requires monitoring but has not caused clinical impairment.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat liver function tests and imaging regularly to assess changes.
  • Assess for potential benefits of iron chelation therapy if deposition progresses or causes dysfunction.
  • Monitor for signs of portal hypertension or further metastasis.

Problem 3. Bone Metastases

• Objective:
  • Osteolytic lesions in L1 spine and sacrum on imaging (Tc-99m bone scan 2024-09-24, MRI 2024-09-28).
  • Symptoms not explicitly noted but likely include localized pain or risk of fractures.
• Assessment:
  • Bone metastases are progressing, with increased skeletal activity on bone scan. Risk of pathological fractures is significant, requiring early intervention.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider bisphosphonate therapy (e.g., zoledronic acid) or denosumab to reduce skeletal-related events.
  • If pain develops, management with analgesics or radiation therapy targeted to symptomatic areas.
  • Perform DEXA scan to evaluate bone density and fracture risk.

Problem 4. Hematological Concerns

• Objective:
  • Persistent anemia (HGB: 13.2 g/dL on 2025-01-22, previously 12.7 g/dL on 2024-09-16). Elevated RDW (18.5% on 2025-01-22).
  • Thalassemia and recent chemotherapy are contributors.
• Assessment:
  • Microcytic anemia likely secondary to chronic disease and thalassemia. RDW elevation suggests mixed anemia etiology or recent recovery.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor complete blood counts (CBC) regularly.
  • Assess iron and ferritin levels to differentiate between iron deficiency and anemia of chronic disease.
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens with chemotherapy.

Problem 5. Electrolyte and Renal Concerns

• Objective:
  • Renal cysts (bilateral, up to 1 cm, stable over imaging from 2024-07-15 to 2025-01-22).
  • Normal creatinine (0.82 mg/dL on 2025-01-22) and eGFR (102.93 mL/min/1.73 m²). Stable electrolytes (Na: 136 mmol/L, K: 4.0 mmol/L on 2025-01-22).
• Assessment:
  • Renal function remains stable, with no immediate concerns despite prior chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue regular monitoring of renal function tests (BUN, creatinine, eGFR) regularly during chemotherapy.
  • Ensure hydration and avoid nephrotoxic medications.

Problem 6. Psychosocial and Functional Status

• Objective:
  • The patient exhibits poor coping strategies, increased alcohol consumption, and difficulty managing caregiving responsibilities. Family therapy evaluation highlighted strained family dynamics and limited support (2023-10-26).
  • Mood disorder and prior alcohol dependence are noted in medical history.
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s psychological and social challenges likely contribute to nonadherence or poor engagement with treatment. Family dynamics exacerbate emotional burden.
• Recommendations:
  • Recommend psycho-oncology evaluation for mood stabilization and management of alcohol use.
  • Engage social work to provide resources and support for caregiving.
  • Encourage participation in stress management or rehabilitative programs.

[Targeted Therapy Options]

1. Anti-EGFR Therapy: Cetuximab (Erbitux) or Panitumumab (Vectibix)

• Rationale:
  • The patient is KRAS/NRAS wild-type and BRAF wild-type (tested on 2024-07-29), making him eligible for anti-EGFR therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
  • Anti-EGFR therapies are typically combined with chemotherapy, such as FOLFIRI or FOLFOX, and are particularly effective in left-sided colorectal cancers like rectal adenocarcinoma.
• Recommendation:
  • For first-line treatment in RAS/BRAF wild-type mCRC, FOLFIRI + cetuximab or FOLFIRI + panitumumab can be initiated.
  • If FOLFOX is continued, consider adding cetuximab or panitumumab to the regimen to maximize efficacy.
• Monitoring:
  • Carefully monitor for skin toxicity, hypomagnesemia, and infusion-related reactions. Adjust dosing as needed for tolerability.

2. Anti-VEGF Therapy: Bevacizumab (Avastin)

• Rationale:
  • The patient is already receiving bevacizumab (2025-01-23) with FOLFOX. Bevacizumab targets VEGF to inhibit angiogenesis and improve progression-free survival in mCRC.
  • Continued use of bevacizumab is supported for metastatic disease unless disease progression occurs or contraindications arise.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue bevacizumab with FOLFOX if the patient tolerates it and progression is still manageable.
  • If progression becomes no longer manageable, switch to a second-line regimen (e.g., FOLFIRI + bevacizumab).
• Monitoring:
  • Monitor for hypertension, proteinuria, bleeding, and thromboembolic events.

3. HER2-Targeted Therapy

• Rationale:
  • HER2 testing is recommended in mCRC per NCCN guidelines. While there is no evidence of HER2 amplification in the patient’s data, it should be confirmed through IHC or FISH testing.
  • HER2-positive tumors may benefit from trastuzumab (Herceptin) combined with pertuzumab (Perjeta) or lapatinib (Tykerb).
• Recommendation:
  • Test for HER2 amplification in tumor tissue or circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).
  • If HER2-positive, initiate HER2-directed therapy.

4. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

• Rationale:
  • The patient’s tumor is microsatellite stable (MSS) based on intact MMR proteins (IHC on 2023-11-24). MSS status predicts poor response to immune checkpoint inhibitors such as pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or nivolumab (Opdivo).
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors are not recommended for MSS tumors unless in the context of clinical trials.
• Recommendation:
  • No immune checkpoint inhibitors are indicated for this patient due to MSS status.

5. Regorafenib (Stivarga) or Trifluridine/Tipiracil (Lonsurf)

• Rationale:
  • Regorafenib and trifluridine/tipiracil are third-line or beyond therapies for patients with refractory mCRC.
  • These agents are typically used after failure of standard chemotherapy and biologic agents.
• Recommendation:
  • Consider regorafenib or trifluridine/tipiracil if disease progresses despite anti-EGFR and anti-VEGF therapies.
• Monitoring:
  • Regorafenib: Monitor for hepatotoxicity, hypertension, and hand-foot syndrome.
  • Trifluridine/tipiracil: Monitor for myelosuppression and gastrointestinal toxicity.

6. Clinical Trials

• Rationale:
  • NCCN guidelines recommend considering clinical trial enrollment for patients with metastatic disease who progress despite standard treatments.
• Recommendation:
  • Explore ongoing clinical trials for novel targeted therapies, immunotherapy combinations, or next-generation EGFR/VEGF inhibitors, especially for RAS/BRAF wild-type tumors.

Overall Recommendations:

• Short-term:
  • Add cetuximab (Erbitux) or panitumumab (Vectibix) to the current FOLFOX regimen, or switch to FOLFIRI with an anti-EGFR agent.
  • Continue bevacizumab only if progression-free.
• Long-term:
  • Perform HER2 testing and consider HER2-targeted therapies if positive.
  • If progression occurs, move to late-line options like regorafenib, trifluridine/tipiracil, or clinical trials.
• Monitoring:
  • Regular imaging and tumor marker evaluations (e.g., CEA, CA19-9) to assess treatment efficacy.
  • Monitor for treatment-related toxicities, especially skin rash (anti-EGFR) and hypertension/proteinuria (anti-VEGF).

2024-09-20

[Improved, but Elevated HbA1c: Continued Monitoring Needed]

For this patient with mCRC, the 2024-07-29 RAS/BRAF mutation test results showing no variants in the KRAS/NRAS (ALL-RAS wild-type) and BRAF wild-type mean that the patient is a candidate for EGFR inhibitor therapy (such as cetuximab or panitumumab).

The patient’s HbA1c level has improved but remains higher than the reference range. His current blood glucose readings are also elevated but are considered acceptable. There are no drug-related issues identified.

• 2024-09-06 HbA1c 7.4 %
• 2024-06-21 HbA1c 7.2 %
• 2024-05-27 HbA1c 9.0 %
• 2024-03-29 HbA1c 8.1 %
• 2024-01-19 HbA1c 7.3 %

700367784

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[exam findings]

• 2024-11-29 CT - abdomen
  • History
    • 2011/08/16: NET at Pancreatic tail S/P surgical resection.
    • 2015/03/03 liver mets 4 x 3 cm in S8/5 S/P surgical resection
    • 2015/08/25 liver mets 2 cm in S2 dome S/P RFA and OP complete response
    • 2018/04/16 liver mets 2.2 x 1.5 cm in S4 S/P RFA complete response
    • 20230818 CT: Primary lung cancer (T2a) in RUL is highly suspected.
    • 20230925 Lung, RUL lobectomy: Adenocarcinoma.
    • 20240122 Lymph nodes, mediastinal, right, VATS excision — Neuroendocrine tumor, G3, metastatic (1/3)
    • 20240802 CT: Five liver metastases on both hepatic lobes are suspected.
    • 20240823 CT-guided biopsy: Metastatic neuroendocrine tumor
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/08/02.
    • Prior CT identified two enhancing metastatic lymph nodes in right supra-diaphragmatic cardio-phrenic angle, 1 cm and 0.7 cm, are noted again, stationary (Srs:6 Img:14,15).
      • In addition, Prior CT identified two metastatic nodes in the lower mediastinum, para-esophageal space, are noted again, stationary (Srs:6 Img:19,20).
    • Prior CT identified four enhancing metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament and right retroperitoneum are noted again, stationary (Srs:6 Img:30-35).
    • Prior CT identified five enhancing metastases on both hepatic lobes (up to 6 cm in S4/8) are noted again, stationary (Srs:6 Img:14,18-22).
    • S/P right upper lobectomy of the lung.
      • There is a cystic lesion 3.6 cm in right upper mediastinum that is c/w prior metastatic neuro-endocrine tumor S/P surgical resection with post-operative change. please correlate with clinical condition.
        
    • There are few poor enhancing lesions on S4/7/8 of the liver that are compatible with metastases S/P RFA with complete response.
    • S/P surgical resection of S2/3/5/6 of the liver.
    • S/P cholecystectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
    • A renal cyst 4 cm in left upper pole is noted.
• 2024-11-26 Stroboscopy
  • s/p right thyroplasty, type I
• 2024-11-26 Voice Test
  • PATIENT HISTORY:
    • Voice usage:
    • Hydration: 1000 - 1500
    • LMS/others
  • SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATIONS OF PHONATION
    • Perceptual judgement: (0,+1,+2,+3)
      • Grade: 1+2 Roughness: 1+2 Breathiness: 1 Asthenia: Strain:
    • Other voice quality: (-2,-1,0,+1,+2)
      • Pitch: Loudness: Speech rate: Monotone: Resonance:
      • Aphonia: Whisper: Diplophonia:+2 Tremor: Spasm:
      • Hard attack: Falsetto: Pitch shift: Vocal fry: Others:
    • Stroboscopic observations: VF palsy
    • Breathing type: Thoracic
    • Tension site:
  • OBJECTIVE OBSERVATIONS OF VOCAL FUNCTION
    • Acoustic analysis:
      • Comfortable phonation /a/: F : 214
      • Frequency / Amplitude perturbation: Jitter: 6.69 Shimmer: 20.31 NHR: 0.31
    • Aerodynamic analysis:
      • Phonation efficiency: MPT: 10 ; S/Z ratio: 1.8 ( S = 18 , Z= 10 )
  • DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSIONS
    • moderate dysphonia
  • RECOMMENDATIONS
    • Vocal hygiene
• 2024-11-23 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Fair place of right thyroplasty placement
• 2024-11-09 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • R vocal palsy, s/p R type I thyroplasty
• 2024-08-23 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Metastatic neuroendocrine tumor
  • The sections show a picture of metastatic neuroendocrine tumor, composed of solid sheets of large polygonal neoplastic cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm, surrounded by fibrous stroma.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: Hepa-1 (-) , Chromogranin-A (+), Synaptophysin (+), Ki-67 proliferation index = 15%
• 2024-08-02 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P right upper lobectomy of the lung.
      • There is a cystic lesion 3.6 cm in right upper mediastinum that is c/w prior metastatic neuro-endocrine tumor S/P surgical resection with post-operative change. please correlate with clinical condition.
        
    • There are two newly developed enhancing soft tissue nodules in right supra-diaphragmatic cardio-phrenic angle, 1 cm and 0.7 cm, that are c/w metastatic lymph nodes (Srs:501 Img:11,12).
      • In addition, there are two enhancing lesions in the lower mediastinum, para-esophageal space, that are c/w metastatic nodes.
    • There are four enhancing soft tissue nodules in hepatoduodenal ligament and right retroperitoneum that are c/w metastatic lymph nodes (Srs:501 Img:27,29,30,32).
    • There are five enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 6 cm in S4/8) (Srs:501 Img:10,15,17,19).
      • Five metastases with progressive disease are highly suspected.
    • There are few poor enhancing lesions on S4/7/8 of the liver that are compatible with metastases S/P RFA with complete response.
    • S/P surgical resection of S2/3/5/6 of the liver.
    • S/P cholecystectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
    • A renal cyst 4 cm in left upper pole is noted.
• 2024-05-07 Stroboscopy
  • right vocal palsy
• 2024-04-09 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT: ABD — Liver, Spleen, Biliary duct, Pancreas:
    • Post-op at the liver. There are enhancing tumors in the liver, up to 4.2 cm, could be due to liver metastsis, progression.
    • Progressive enlarged right upper mediastinal tumors.
    • Left renal cyst, 4.2cm.
    • Post-op at the pancrease.
• 2024-02-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Liver echo is heterogenous.
      • Two (4.91x3.45 cm and 4.45x2.65 cm) hypoechoic masses at rt post seg near PV and lt lt seg of liver.
      • One 3.40x1.87 cm hyperechoic mass at rt ant seg.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Gallbladder was not seen.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Pancreas blocked by bowel gas
    • Spleen:
      • Spleen was invisible, c/w splenectomy
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors C/W metastasis s/p RFA
    • Post-hepatectomy, left lobe of liver
    • s/p splenectomy
    • Renal cyst, left, was not seen in this exam
• 2024-02-21 Radiofrequency Ablation, RFA
  • Procedure
    • Radiofrequency ablation x 3
  • Indication: RFA for tumor debulking
  • Symptoms: PNET with liver metastasis
  • Findings：
    • Multiple hypoechoic lesions (perhaps nine in No.) were noted at both lobes of liver.
    • Four tumors are seen at the left lobe and the other five tumors noticed at the RT lobe.
  • Complication：
    • No immediate complication is noticed during procedure.
  • Suggestion：
    • peritoneal LN, s/p CEH/EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation x 3
    • Liver tumors, multiple
• 2024-02-21 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 32.4 mm and 12.2 mm mild hyperechoic lesions at S2. And two well defined borderline with homogenous hypoechoic lesions beside esophagus, EC junction, suspect metastatic lymphadenopathy
  • Diagnosis：
    • Two metastatic lymphadenopathy, right upper mediastinum, s/p CEH-EUS RFA
    • Hepatic tumors, liver metastasis from pancreatic NET
  • Suggestion:
    • watch out vital sgin
• 2024-02-06 Stroboscopy
  • Right vocal cord paralysis
  • Left vocal cord poor movement
• 2024-01-24 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into SVC course via left subclavian vein.
  • small Rt hemithorax, decreased pulmonary vascularity, small hilum, and elevation of hemidiaphgram, due to post operative change RUL lobectomy
  • s/p right pleural pigtail drainage tube inserted
• 2024-01-23 Patho - mediastinum mass
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph nodes, mediastinal, right, VATS excision — Neuroendocrine tumor, G3, metastatic (1/3)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of a piece of soft tissue mass received for frozen section, labeled mediastinal tumor, measuring up to 3.8 x 3.0 x 1.4 cm. On section,there is an well-circumscibed browish and soft nodule, measuring 3.0 x 2.3 x 1.4 cm in size. Representative parts are taken for frozen section, then embedded for paraffin section as: FS and A1-A2.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Neuroendocrine tumor, metastatic
    • Histologic Grade: G3
    • Mitotic Rate: 23/per 10 high power fields
    • Number of lymph nodes involved: 1
    • Number of lymph nodes examined: 3
    • Size of largest metastatic deposit: 3.0 cm
    • Extranodal extension: Not identified
• 2024-01-22 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into SVC course via left subclavian vein.
  • Small Rt hemithorax, decreased pulmonary vascularity, small hilum, and elevation of hemidiaphgram, due to post operative change RUL lobectomy
  • Right internal jugular central venous catheter with tip in SVC
  • S/p right pleural pigtail drainage tube inserted
• 2024-01-22 Frozen Section
  • Mediastinal tumor, frozen section — Compatible with metastatic carcinoma with uncertain primary site
• 2023-12-29 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P right upper lobectomy of the lung.
      • There is an enhancing soft tissue lesion 1.8 cm in right upper mediastinum (Srs:6 Img:3) that is c/w metastatic node.
        
    • There are two newly developed enhancing nodules 0.6 cm and 1.1 cm in S8 of the liver (Srs:6 Img:18) at arterial phase images but no contrast washout in portal venous phase and delayed phase images.
      • In addition, prior CT identified two enhancing nodule 1.3 cm in S8 and 1.9 cm in S7 of the liver is noted again, increasing in size to 2.7 cm (Srs:6 Img:19) and 2.2 cm (Srs:6 Img:21) at arterial phase images, and these lesions show equivocal contrast washout in delayed phase images.
      • Four metastases are highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes four HCCs.
      • Please correlate with AFP and CA199.
    • There are few poor enhancing lesions on S4/7/8 of the liver that are compatible with metastases S/P RFA with complete response.
    • S/P surgical resection of S2/3/5/6 of the liver.
    • S/P cholecystectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined enhancing mass measuring 0.6 cm in size at right kidney upper-middle pole renal parenchyma with outward bulging is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
    • In addition, a renal cyst 3.2 cm in left upper pole is noted.
• 2023-12-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Liver echo is heterogenous.
      • Two 2.2 cm hypoechoic masses at rt post seg near PV and lt lt seg of liver.
      • Two 2.3 and 2.8 cm hyperechoic mass at rt ant seg.
    • Kidney:
      • Lt: a 3.6 cm cyst
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors C/W metastasis s/p RFA (two viable tumors 2.2 cm)
    • Post-hepatectomy, left lobe of liver
    • Renal cyst, left
  • Suggestion:
    • One tumor is deep in location and near PV.
    • Inform the increase risk of RFA
• 2023-10-31 Stroboscopy
  • Right vocal cord palsy, fair left vocal cord movement.
• 2023-10-31 Voice Test
  • PATIENT HISTORY:
    • Voice usage:
    • Hydration:
  • SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATIONS OF PHONATION
    • Perceptual judgement: (0,+1,+2,+3)
      • Grade: 2 Roughness: 1 Breathiness: 2 Asthenia: Strain:
    • Other voice quality: (-2,-1,0,+1,+2)
      • Pitch: Loudness: Speech rate: Monotone: Resonance:
      • Aphonia: +1+2 Whisper: Diplophonia: Tremor: Spasm:
      • Hard attack: Falsetto: Pitch shift: Vocal fry: Others: Stroboscopic observations: R’t VF palsy Breathing type: Tension site:
• OBJECTIVE OBSERVATIONS OF VOCAL FUNCTION
  • Acoustic analysis:
    • Comfortable phonation /a/: F : 109
    • Frequency / Amplitude perturbation: Jitter: 4.33 Shimmer: 8.87 NHR: 0.18
  • Aerodynamic analysis:
    • Phonation efficiency: MPT: 1 ; S/Z ratio: 8 ( S = 8 , Z= 1 )
• DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSIONS
  • moderate dysphonia
• RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Vocal hygiene
  • Follow up
• 2023-10-16 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Multiple longitudinal ulcers were noted at 30cm below incisors to EG junction.
    • Stomach:
      • A few ulcers with clean base were noted at antrum.
      • Polypoid lesion with hyperemic mucosa was noted at cardia.
    • Duodenum:
      • One 6mm ulcer with hematin covered on surface, Forrest classification type IIc, was noted at bulb, s/p submucosal epinephrine injection 2ml.
      • Multiple shallow ulcers were noted from bulb to 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Duodenal ulcer, Forrest classification type IIc, bulb, s/p submucosal epinephrine injection.
    • Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb to 2nd portion
    • Esophageal ulcers, 30cm below incisors to EG junction
    • Gastric ulcers, antrum
    • Gastric polypoid lesion, cardia
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • PPI use
    • 2nd look of EGD with biopsy was suggested
• 2023-10-16 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • Colon
      • The scope reach the A-colon under poor colon preparation.
      • Much tarry fecal juice accumulation in colon.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Favored UGI bleeding
    • Internal hemorrhoid, mild
• 2023-10-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic lesion, S7, r/o tumor post RFA effect
    • Hepatic lesion, S7/8, r/o hemangioma or tumor post RFA effect
    • Hepatic lesion, S6/7, r/o tumor post RFA effect
    • Renal cyst, LK
    • s/p left hepatectomy and splenectomy
    • Pancreas not shown
• 2023-09-25 Patho - lung total/lobe/segmental
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, right, upper lobe, lobectomy —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Lymph node, lobar, specimen 1 lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.2+4, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/23)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.7, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/10)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.10, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.11, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.12, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • AJCC 8th edition pTNM Pathology stage: pStage IB, pT2aN0(if cM0)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Specimen: Lung, size: 13.2 x 10.6 x 3.0 cm
      • Lymph nodes, 5 bottles, group 2+4, 7, 10, 11, 12; maximal size: 1.8 x 0.9 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery
    • Tumor Size: Solitary: 2.1 x 1.7 x 1.0 cm
    • Gross tumor patterns: poorly defined, Pleural retraction
    • Tissue for sections: A1: bronchial and vascular resection margins; A2: parenchymal resection margin; A3: lymph node, lobar; A4: lung, non-tumor; A5-8: tumor; B1-3: lymph node, group 2+4; C: lymph node, group 7; D: lymph node, group 10; E: lymph node, group 11; F: lymph node, group 12.
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Focality: Single tumor
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply): Invasive adenocarcinoma, acinar predominant (95%)
      • Other subtypes present (specify subtype(s), may also include percentages): acinar: 5%
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Present
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Present (PL2)
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply): Present, Lymphatic and Venous
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures (select all that apply): No adjacent structures present
    • Margins (select all that apply): All margins are uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (centimeters): 2.0 cm
      • Specify closest margin: bronchial resection margin
    • Treatment Effect: No known presurgical therapy
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: please see diagosis
    • Extranodal Extension: Not identified
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT2a: Invades visceral pleura (PL1 or PL2);
        
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
• 2023-09-19 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the middle C-spine, some T- and L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, left wrist, bilateral hips, right knee, right ankle and right foot, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-09-18 PET
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the right upper lung, compatible with the primary lung cancer of low FDG uptake.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably reactive or metastatic lymph nodes, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the stomach, probably benign in nature. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in some small focal lesions in the right lobe of the liver, probably metastases (from pancreas ?)
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys, physiological FDG accumulaiton may show this picture.
• 2023-09-16 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of brain metastasis.
  • Patchy area of brain tissue loss and encephalomalacia over right temporal lobe.
• 2023-09-15 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (112 - 38) / 112 = 66.07%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated AoR
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
• 2023-09-05 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • Lung, RUL, CT-guide biopsy — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Sections show acinar glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma and proliferating along the alveolar wall.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), TTF-1(+), Napsin A(+), CD56(-), and Synaptophysin(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2023-08-18 CT - abdomen
  • FINDINGS:
    • A spiculated soft tissue mass in RUL of the lung, measuring 1.8 x 1 cm in size at lung window setting, is noted with pleura attachment.
      • Primary lung cancer (T2a) is highly suspected.
    • Prior CT identified an enhancing nodule 1.1 cm in S7 of the liver is noted again, increasing in size to 1.9 cm. Metastasis is suspected.
      • In addition, another mild enhancing lesion 1.3 cm in S8 of the liver is noted at arterial phase images. Metastasis is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with MRI.
    • There are few poor enhancing lesions on S4/7/8 of the liver that are compatible with metastases S/P RFA with complete response.
    • S/P surgical resection of S2/3/5/6 of the liver.
      • S/P cholecystectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined enhancing mass measuring 0.6 cm in size at right kidney upper-middle pole renal parenchyma with outward bulging is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
      • In addition, a renal cyst 3.2 cm in left upper pole is noted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2a(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IB(Stage_value)
• 2023-06-07 All-RAS + BRAF mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2018-07565 A3
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-05-24 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 21 mm mixed lesion at the seg 7 of the left lobe of liver, which was closed to origin of the right hepatic vein.
  • Diagnosis
    • Metastatic hepatic tumor s/p CEH-EUS
• 2023-04-22 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: P-NET s/p OP and RFA and TKI
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P pancreatic operation, splenectomy and liver RFA. A small enhancing nodule (1.1cm, srs302, img18) in S7 of liver r/o metastases.
    • Liver and renal cysts (0.9-4.2cm).
    • Atrophy of left lower extremity.
• 2023-02-11 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, s/p distal pancreatectomy. No local recurrent tumor.
    • s/p left hepatectomy. s/p RFA at right lobe. An enhancing lesion, 1.3cm, in liver dome.
    • Left renal cyst, 4.1cm.
  • Impression
    • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis, s/p operation
    • A recurrent tumor in liver dome, 1.3cm
• 2023-02-11 CXR
  • Mild Scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
• 2022-12-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Hepatic tumors, three C/W metastasis s/p RFA (one viable tumor noted)
  • Post-hepatectomy, left lobe of liver
  • Renal cyst, left
• ….-..-..

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• 2024-12-11 ~ 2024-12-13 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis with recurrent at S8, pT3N0M1a, stage IV status post exploratory adhesivelysis and Radiofrequency Ablation on 2023/03/09. ECOG 1; with liver metastasis with recurrent at S7 status post Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CEH-EUS) on 2023/05/24
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 63 year-old male, a patient of Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis status post distal partial pancreatectomy on 2011/09/14; s/p S1, S6, S7 segmentectomy and cholecystectomy on 2015/03/26; radiofrequency tumor ablation on 2015/10/16 & 2015/11/27 & 2016/01/22; s/p S8 partial hepatectomy on 2018/05/07; 4th radiofrequency tumor ablation using real-time virtual sonography on 2021/10/29; Pancreatic NEUROENDOCRINE tumor with liver metastasis with recurrent at S8, pT3N0M1a, stage IV status post exploratory adhesivelysis and Radiofrequency Ablation on 2023/03/09.
    • Sutent (sunitinib 12.5mg) 3# po qd was given since 2022/02/24 to 2023/01/17.
    • The gene test (2023/06/07) showed ALL-RAS: there was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene. BRAF: there was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
    • Chemotherapy with Abraxane (100mg/m2) / Gemzar (1000mg/m2) was given on 2023/06/20-2023/8/15.
    • Follow up CT image on 2023/08/18 showed 1. Two Metastases in S7 and S8 of the liver are suspected, Please correlate with MRI, 2. A spiculated soft tissue mass in RUL of the lung, measuring 1.8 x 1 cm in size at lung window setting, is noted with pleura attachment, Primary lung cancer is highly suspected. RUL lung nodule, s/p CT-guided biopsy was done on 2023/9/5 and Lung, RUL, CT-guide biopsy (2024/9/8) proved adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. VATS RUL lobectomy + RLND was performed on 2024/09/25 by CRS Dr
    • Brain MRI (2023/9/16) showed No evidence of brain metastasis. Patchy area of brain tissue loss and encephalomalacia over right temporal lobe. Whole body PET scan (2023/9/19) revealed a focal lesion in the right upper lung, compatible with the primary lung cancer of low FDG uptake. right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably reactive or metastatic lymph nodes, suggesting biopsy for investigation. some small focal lesions in the right lobe of the liver, probably metastases (from pancreas ?) Bone scan (2023/09/21): negative for mets.
    • Lung, right, upper lobe, lobectomy (2023/10/2) proved Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated AJCC 8th edition pTNM Pathology stage: pStage IB, pT2aN0(if cM0). Repeat abdominal CT (2024/01/01) showed there is an enhancing soft tissue lesion 1.8 cm in right upper mediastinum (Srs:6 Img:3) that is c/w metastatic node. Four metastases in S8 and S7 of the liver are highly suspected. VATS excision of mediastinal tumor + pneumolysis was done on 2024/01/22 and Mediastinal tumor, frozen section (2024/01/23) showed Compatible with metastatic carcinoma with uncertain primary site and Lymph nodes, mediastinal, right, VATS excision (2024/01/24) proved NEUROENDOCRINE tumor, G3, metastatic (1/3).
    • Hoarseness was noted after VATs OP on 2023/09/25 and stroboscopy (2024/02/06) shwoed Right vocal cord paralysis.Left vocal cord poor movement. Owing to liver tumor was found and EUS (2024/02/21) showed two metastatic lymphadenopathy, right upper mediastinum, s/p CEH-EUS RFA. Hepatic tumors, liver metastasis from pancreatic NET.Radiofrequency ablation x 3 was done and multiple hypoechoic lesions (perhaps nine in No.) were noted at both lobes of liver. Four tumors are seen at the left lobe and the other five tumors noticed at the RT lobe.
    • Chemotherapy with Abraxane (100mg/m2) / Gemzar (1000mg/m2) was given on 2024/04/16(C4D1)-2024/7/30(C7D8).
    • Repeat abdominal CT (2024/08/02) showed several metastatic nodes in right supra-diaphragmatic cardio-phrenic angle, lower mediastinum (para-esophageal space), hepatoduodenal ligament and right retroperitoneum.There are five enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 6 cm in S4/8) (Srs:501 Img:10,15,17,19). Five metastases with progressive disease are highly suspected.
    • CT-guide biopsy of liver was done on 2024/8/23 and report showed metastatic NEUROENDOCRINE tumor.
    • Chemotherapy with C1 Etoposide (100mg/m2) + Cisplatin (25mg/m2) on 2024/8/23-8/25. C2 Etoposide (100mg/m2) + Carboplatin on 2024/9/18-20. C3 2024/10/21. C4 on 2024/11/18.
    • He received right thyroplasty type I on 2024-10-30.
    • Today, he denied fullness within 2 weeks, so he was admitted for C5 VP-16 + Carboplatin on 2024/12/11.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received chemotherapy as C5 Etoposide (100mg/m2) + Carboplatin from 2024/12/11 to 12/13.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/12/13. OPD follow up is arrnaged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 5D
• 2023-07-25 SOAP Dermatology
  • S: Heavy scaling over erythematous patchs on scalp, and eyelid and nasolabial fold with moderate itching
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb BID TOPI
    • Zalain External Gel Q3D EXT
    • Xyzal (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS
• 2023-06-20 ~ 2023-06-21 POMR Hemato-Oncology
  • Course of inpatient treatmnet
    • After admission, he received chemotherapy with Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel (Gemcitabine 1000mg/m2, Nab-Paclitaxel 100mg/m2) on 2023/06/20 (C1D1) smoothly.
    • Hypertension was treated with Olmetec 20mg/tab # PO QD.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab # PO QD was given for Hepatitis B carrier (Anti-HBc and HBsAg showed Reactive).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/06/21 and OPD followed up later.
• 2023-05-23 ~ 2023-05-24 POMR Gastroenterology
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis with recurrent at S8, pT3N0M1a, stage IV status post exploratory adhesivelysis and Radiofrequency Ablation on 2023/03/09. ECOG:1; with liver metastasis with recurrent at S7 status post Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CEH-EUS) on 2023/05/24
  • CC
    • for feasibility of EUS guided liver tumor ablation WITH ethanol
  • Present illness
    • This 61 year-old male has the history of
      • Hypertension
      • HBV carrier for 30 years,
      • pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis status post distal partial pancreatectomy on 2011/09/14; s/p S1, S6, S7 segmentectomy and cholecystectomy on 2015/03/26; radiofrequency tumor ablation on 2015/10/16 & 2015/11/27 & 2016/01/22; s/p S8 partial hepatectomy on 2018/05/07; 4th radiofrequency tumor ablation using real-time virtual sonography on 2021/10/29; Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis with recurrent at S8, pT3N0M1a, stage IV status post exploratory adhesivelysis and Radiofrequency Ablation on 2023/03/09. ECOG:1
    • The follow up Liver CT (on 2023/04/22) reported S/P pancreatic operation, splenectomy and liver RFA. A small enhancing nodule (1.1cm) in S7 of liver r/o metastases. There was no fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, abdomen pain, bloody or tarry stool passage, tea color urine. he also denied TOCC history. Under the imprssion of Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis, he was admitted to GI ward for feasibility of EUS guided liver tumor ablation by ethanol.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we gave the preparation of EUS guided liver tumor ablation by ethanol. which was scheduled on 5/24 and reported EUS findings：Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 21 mm mixed lesion at the seg 7 of  the left lobe of liver, which was closed to origin of the right hepatic vein.Management：CEH-EUS is performed with Sonozoid 0.6 cc injection and after 17 second, vascular hyperenhancement pattern with central hypoenhancement component is noticed. Ethanol injection cannot be performed due to interference by the right hepatic vein, inferior vena cava, and right atrium in the PATH of PUNCTURE ROUTE. Diagnosis：1. Metastatic hepatic tumor s/p CEH-EUS. Well informed above report, under stable condition, he was discahrged on 5/24 and will return to GS OPD later.
• 2023-03-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Intra-OP RFA on 2023-03-09, CT will be done 2023-04-22. If NED -> Apply sunitinib again.
• 2023-03-08 ~ 2023-03-13 POMR General Surgery
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis with recurrent at S8, pT3N0M1a, stage IV status post exploratory adhesivelysis and Radiofrequency Ablation on 2023/03/09. ECOG:1
    • Hypertension
    • Reflux esophagitis Los Angeles classification (LA) Classification grade C
    • Hepatitis B carrier
  • CC
    • Scheduled for radiofrequency ablation therapy.     
  • Present illness
    • This 61 year-old male patient has the histories of Hypertension for 10 years, Poliomyelitis for 40+ years, HBV carrier for 30 years, Reflux esophagitis and esophageal ulcer by panendoscopy on 2022/08/30 and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver metastasis status post distal partial pancreatectomy on 2011/09/14; s/p S1, S6, S7 segmentectomy and cholecystectomy on 2015/03/26; radiofrequency tumor ablation on 2015/10/16 & 2015/11/27 & 2016/01/22; s/p S8 partial hepatectomy on 2018/05/07; 4th radiofrequency tumor ablation using real-time virtual sonography on 2021/10/29. He is regularly followed up in our GI and hematology clinics. His SBP at home is around 120~130 mmHg.
    • This time, he was found at regular OPD followup that abdominal sono on 2022/12/14 showed a 1.5 cm faint tumor near IVC and two 2.3 and 2.8 cm hyperechoic mass at right ant segment. Abdominal CT on 2023/2/11 showed a 1.3cm recurrent tumor in liver dome, no enlarged lymph nodes in para-aortic and pelvic regions. Due to suspected recurrent liver metastasis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, he was scheduled for further evaluation and treatment.     
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Pre-op evaluation was done. Performed exploratory adhesivelysis and radiofrequency ablation therapy (RFA) and repeated hepaectomy moderated adhesion of stomach and T-colon to liver on 112/02/23 due to a 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm hyperechoic tumor at S8. The postoperative course ran smoothly with intact neurovascular function. Pain control was maintained. The surgery wound mild oozing discharge, and wound education was performed. His condition remained stable, and the patient was discharged on 2023/03/13. OPD follow up will be arranged on 2023/03/21.       
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaiGan (silymarin) 1# TID
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
• 2023-02-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • May refer back to Chief Wu for the possibility of surgical resection.
    • If RFA and OP is not feasible, may consider TACE.
• 2022-12-20 SOAP Dermatology
  • S: multiple pruritic erytheamtous papule-vesicles on bil pale-soles for months, acute exacerbated.
  • Prescription
    • Topsym cream (fluocinonide) BID EXT
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI
    • Xyzal (levocetirine 5mg) 1# QN
• 2022-11-22 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Refer to GI Chief Wang on 2022-11-29 for the possible recurrence baed on CT report on 2022-11-19.
• 2022-09-27 SOAP Dermatology
  • Prescription
    • Zalain cream (sertaconazole nitrate) BID TOPI
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# BID
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID *
• 2022-09-17, -09-06, -08-30, -08-20, -08-13, -08-02 SOAP Dermatology
  • S
    • Heavy scaling over erythematous patchs on scalp, and eyelid and nasolabial fold with moderate itching
      • multiple painful erythematous papule-nodules on face, trunk and 4-limbs.
      • dyskeratotic nails on bil feet and hands for yrs, scaling(+), itching(+), local painful(+)
    • Erythematous patches on trunk and inguinal area for yrs, ringwarm(+)
    • T unguin was Dx and Tx at LMD for yrs
    • poor response to topical drugs
  • A: Buttock cellulitis (suggestive of funal dermatitis) and right foot
  • P: Conservative medications and antibiotics; topical ointment for skin care.
  • Prescription
    • Zalain cream (sertaconazole nitrate) BID TOPI
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# BID
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID
• 2022-08-02 SOAP Infectious Disease
  • S
    • Erythema swelling of buttock for 1-2 months (hot weather); much improvement after topical ointment and oral nemonoxacin x1 week.
    • History: pancreatic neoplasm status post target therapy.
  • O: Topical ointment with Mycomb and Zinc oxide ointment for symptomatic treatment.
  • A: Buttock cellulitis (suggestive of funal dermatitis) and right foot
  • P: Conservative medications and antibiotics; topical ointment for skin care.
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb BID TOPI
    • Zinc Oxide Oint BID TOPI
• 2022-08-02 Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Due to Gr 1 H-F-S, refer to demratologist
    • Already suggest Hold sutent if deteriorated H-F-S even visiting Dermatologist on 2022-08-02
• 2022-06-29 SOAP Infectious Disease
  • S: Pain over right post plantar, right lateral foot dermatitis. Underlying pancreas cancer
  • O: right lateral foot dermatitis
  • A: no need for antibiotic
  • P: topical Mycomba for skin dermatitis, right foot
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb BID TOPI
• 2022-05-03 SOAP Infectious Disease
  • S: Erythema swelling of buttock for 4 weeks; much improvement after topical ointment and oral nemonoxacin x1 week.
    • History: pancreatic neoplasm status post target therapy.
  • O: Topical ZnO for skin care.
  • A: Buttock cellulitis
  • P: Conservative medications and antibiotics; topical ointment for skin care.
  • Prescription
    • zinc oxide oint BID TOPI
• 2022-05-03 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Sunitinib 3# QD (270 - 36 - 39 - 63 - 84 = 48)
  • Prescription
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI
    • Sutent (sunitinib 12.5mg) 3# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
• 2022-04-27 SOAP Infectious Disease
  • S: Erythema swelling of buttock for 3 weeks
  • A: Buttock cellulitis
  • P: Conservative medications and antibiotics
  • Prescription
    • Taigexyn (nemonoxacin 250mg) 2# QDAC
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
• 2022-04-27 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Due to suspect hepes vesicle over anal area, hold sutinib for 1 week until 2022-05-04
  • Prescription
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI
• 2022-02-24 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Sunitinib 3# QD (270 - 36 = 234)
  • Prescription
    • Sutent (sunitinib 12.5mg) 3# QD
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone) BID TOPI
• 2022-02-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Due to the failure of apply Sandostatin. Apply sunitinib
• 2022-01-11 SOAP Radiation Oncology
  • P: RTC 6M. wait for Sandostadin approval due to recurrent liver mets.
• 2021-12-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Apply Sandostadin LAR or everlimus or sunitinib
• 2017-03-14 SOAP General Surgery
  • S
    • Pancreatic NET with single liver mets
      • s/p RFA on 2015 10/16, 11/27
      • CT 1 m F/U showed viable tumor.
      • suggest op due to failed RFA (tumor below the heart)
    • pancreast tail tumor 2011-09
      • path: Pancreas, tail, distal partial pancreatectomy — Well differentiated endocrine tumor, uncertain behavior, with very close peripheral resection margin (<0.1cm).
        • Spleen, splenectomy — Negative for malignancy
        • Lymph node, peripancreatic, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/9)
        • Lymph node, splenic hilar, dissection — negative for malignancy(0/2)
    • arrange admission for op S7 and 6 resection
      • path: Liver, segment 1, 6, and 7, segmentectomy
        • Endocrine carcinoma from pancreas, metastatic
        • Chronic hepatitis B with focal bridging fibrosis and mild portal inflammation
          • Ishak modified HAI grading: necroinflammatory score: 3
          • Ishak modified staging: fibrosis score: 3 (Maximum 6)
          • Corresponding Metavir stage: fibrosis score: 2 (Maximum 4)
        • mild fatty change (10-20%)
  • Diagnosis
    • Secondary liver malignant neoplasm [C78.7]
    • Malignant pancreas neoplasm, part NOS [C25.9]
    • Neoplasm of unspecified nature of digestive system [D49.0]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-30
  • Surgery
    • Thyroplasty, type I, right
  • Finding
    • Right vocal palsy
• 2024-01-22
  • Surgery
    • VATS excision of mediastinal tumor + pneumolysis.
  • Finding
    • One tumor was noted over ant. mediastinum, size about 2.0cm in diameter.
    • Frozen section: metastatic adenocarcinoma.
• 2023-09-25
  • Surgery
    • VATS RUL lobectomy + RLND.
  • Finding
    • One tumor was noted over RUL, size about 2.0cm in diameter. Previous biopsy showed adenocarcinoma.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.
• 2023-06-14
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7fr Kabi set
    • fixed at 22cm
• 2023-03-09
  • Surgery
    • exploratory adhesivelysis and RFA
  • Finding
    • 2.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm hyperechoic tumor at S8 s/p RFA and repeated hepaectomy
    • moderated adhesion of stomach and T-colon to liver
• 2019-01-02
  • Diagnosis
    • Ventral hernia
  • PCS code
    • 75605B
  • Finding
    • A 6.5 cm * 3 cm fascia defect at previous laparotomy wound.
    • Mesh repair with 10 * 7 cm mesh
• 2018-05-07
  • Diagnosis
    • metastatic liver tumor S8
  • PCS code
    • 75002B
  • Finding
    • severe adhesion of small bowel and colon
    • an 2.0 cm tumor at S8

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-25 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 195mg NS 500mL + carboplatin AUC 5 140mg NS 500mL 2hr] D1-3 (Carbo 140mg x 3D = 420mg)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2025-01-09 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 194mg NS 500mL + carboplatin AUC 5 140mg NS 500mL 2hr] D1-3 (Carbo 140mg x 3D = 420mg)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2024-12-11 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 194mg NS 500mL + carboplatin AUC 5 140mg NS 500mL 2hr] D1-3 (Carbo 140mg x 3D = 420mg)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2024-11-18 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 193mg NS 500mL + carboplatin AUC 5 150mg NS 500mL 2hr] D1-3 (Carbo 150mg x 3D = 450mg)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2024-10-21 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 193mg NS 500mL + carboplatin AUC 5 150mg NS 500mL 2hr] D1-3 (Carbo 150mg x 3D = 450mg)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2024-09-18 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 195mg NS 500mL + carboplatin AUC 5 150mg NS 500mL 2hr] D1-3 (Carbo 150mg x 3D = 450mg)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2024-08-23 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 194mg NS 500mL + cisplatin 25mg/m2 48mg NS 250mL 2hr] D1-3
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2024-07-30 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 196mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1900mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-25 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 196mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1900mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-11 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 196mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1900mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-28 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 196mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1900mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-14 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 196mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1900mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-30 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-16 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-15 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-08 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-25 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-18 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-04 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-27 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-20 - nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 200mg 90min + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 250mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL

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2025-02-27

Summary

• Chemotherapy Approach: The selected etoposide-carboplatin regimen is an NCCN-recommended first-line treatment for poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (PDNEC), especially for locally advanced or metastatic disease.
  
• Renal Function: A decline in eGFR from 69.66 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-21) to 59.79 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-25) suggests worsening kidney function, possibly exacerbated by chemotherapy or underlying disease.
  
• Hematologic Recovery: Improvement in WBC (2.79 → 6.95 x10³/uL), HGB (10.7 → 13.0 g/dL), and PLT (132 → 243 x10³/uL) between 2025-01-21 and 2025-02-25 suggests bone marrow recovery, likely from previous myelosuppression.
  
• Tumor Marker Stability: AFP (16.56 ng/mL), CEA (13.76 ng/mL), and CA-199 (39.27 U/mL) as of 2025-01-24 suggest persistent but stable tumor burden.
  
• Metabolic Changes: Persistent low uric acid (1.8 mg/dL, 2025-02-25) and low LDH (148 U/L, 2025-02-25) might suggest altered tumor metabolism or effects of chemotherapy.

Problem 1: Neuroendocrine Carcinoma – Systemic Treatment Response

• Objective:
  • Chemotherapy regimen: etoposide 100 mg/m² (195 mg) + carboplatin AUC 5 (140 mg) on 2025-02-25.
    
  • Tumor markers (2025-01-24): AFP 16.56 ng/mL, CEA 13.76 ng/mL, CA-199 39.27 U/mL (stable).
    
  • WBC 2.79 → 6.95 x10³/uL, HGB 10.7 → 13.0 g/dL, PLT 132 → 243 x10³/uL (improved from 2025-01-21 to 2025-02-25).
• Assessment:
  • The patient is receiving NCCN guideline-concordant chemotherapy.
    
  • Stable tumor markers suggest no rapid progression but require monitoring.
    
  • Improved hematologic parameters indicate bone marrow recovery, likely from previous chemotherapy-induced suppression.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor tumor markers (AFP, CEA, CA-199) at 4-6 week intervals to assess treatment efficacy.
    
  • Repeat imaging (CT/MRI) to evaluate disease response after 2-3 chemotherapy cycles.
    
  • Consider alternative regimens (e.g., FOLFIRI, FOLFOX, temozolomide-capecitabine) if disease progresses.
    
  • Monitor for hematologic toxicity (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia) and consider G-CSF support if needed.

Problem 2: Renal Function Decline

• Objective:
  • eGFR 69.66 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-21) → 59.79 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-25).
    
  • BUN 27 mg/dL (2025-02-25), creatinine 1.29 mg/dL (2025-02-25) (worsening trend).
• Assessment:
  • The declining eGFR suggests possible chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity (from carboplatin).
    
  • BUN elevation may indicate dehydration or early renal impairment.
    
  • Baseline eGFR was near CKD stage 2-3, requiring renal-protective measures.
• Recommendations:
  • Hydration optimization with NS IV fluids pre/post chemotherapy to minimize nephrotoxicity.
    
  • Consider carboplatin dose adjustment if eGFR declines further.
    
  • Monitor electrolytes (K, Mg, Ca) and urine output closely.
    
  • Assess proteinuria and perform renal ultrasound if worsening renal function persists.

Problem 3: Metabolic Changes – Low Uric Acid and LDH (below not posted)

• Objective:
  • Uric acid 2.7 mg/dL (2025-01-21) → 1.8 mg/dL (2025-02-25).
    
  • LDH 148 U/L (2025-02-25).
    
  • Albumin 4.6 g/dL (2025-02-25) (normal).
• Assessment:
  • Low uric acid and low LDH may indicate tumor metabolic suppression from chemotherapy.
    
  • No evidence of TLS (tumor lysis syndrome) or severe malnutrition given normal albumin.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring metabolic markers to track tumor response.
    
  • Assess for muscle loss or cachexia if persistent metabolic abnormalities occur.
    
  • Consider nutritional support if weight loss or hypoalbuminemia develops.

Conclusion:

• The etoposide-carboplatin regimen aligns with NCCN recommendations.
  
• Renal function requires close monitoring, given eGFR decline.
  
• Tumor burden remains stable, but further imaging is needed to assess response.
  
• Metabolic markers suggest tumor response but require continued evaluation.

2025-01-10

[Patient Summary]

This is a 63-year-old male with a complex medical history, primarily notable for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) with liver metastases, recurrent metastatic disease, and secondary primary lung adenocarcinoma. He has undergone extensive surgical interventions, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and systemic chemotherapy over the years. Disease progression includes liver metastases, mediastinal lymph node involvement, and systemic complications like hoarseness due to vocal cord paralysis. He has a history of chronic hepatitis B and hypertension, and his treatments have included targeted therapies (e.g., sunitinib) and systemic chemotherapy. Current ongoing treatment involves etoposide-carboplatin for metastatic neuroendocrine tumor.

Key areas of concern include the ongoing metastatic burden in the liver and lymph nodes, hoarseness (2024-10-30 thyroplasty), and maintaining the balance between disease control and side effect management.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (Liver and Lymph Nodes)

• Objective
  • Findings:
    • Liver metastases have been noted progressively over time. Current CT (2024-11-29) shows five enhancing masses up to 6 cm in size in liver segments S4/8, stationary compared to prior CT (2024-08-02).
      
    • Metastatic lymph nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament and retroperitoneum, as well as mediastinal lymphadenopathy (CT, 2024-11-29, 2024-08-02).
      
    • Prior RFA has achieved local control in certain liver lesions (CT, 2023-12-29; SONO, 2024-02-22).
      
  • Historical outcomes:
    • Recurrent disease in S8 and S7 treated with repeated RFA and CEH-EUS-guided therapy (e.g., EUS, 2024-02-21).
      
    • Chemotherapy with etoposide-carboplatin since 2024-08-23 has maintained stability in metastatic lesions.
• Assessment
  • The disease shows a combination of stable lesions (post-treatment) and progressive disease in untreated sites, reflecting the heterogeneous response to treatment. The metastatic burden remains high, particularly in hepatic and lymph node regions.
    
  • RFA has been effective for local control in select lesions but is limited by lesion size and location.
    
  • Systemic chemotherapy has provided disease stabilization, though progression has occurred in untreated sites.
• Recommendations
  • Imaging:
    • Continue regular monitoring with contrast-enhanced CT or MRI to track progression (next imaging recommended by 2025-02).
      
  • Interventions:
    • Consider repeat RFA or EUS-guided therapy for accessible hepatic lesions, particularly if systemic chemotherapy maintains stable disease.
      
  • Systemic therapy:
    • Continue current chemotherapy with etoposide-carboplatin while evaluating cumulative side effects and response.
      
  • Genomic Testing:
    • If progression is noted, consider molecular testing (e.g., NGS) to identify additional targets for therapy (e.g., somatostatin receptor analogs, PRRT).

Problem 2. Secondary Primary Lung Adenocarcinoma

• Objective
  • Findings:
    • Right upper lobe adenocarcinoma (pStage IB, pT2aN0) diagnosed after lobectomy (Pathology, 2023-09-25).
      
    • Hoarseness due to right vocal cord paralysis (Stroboscopy, 2024-02-06).
      
  • Historical outcomes:
    • Surgery achieved complete resection with no residual disease (Pathology, 2023-09-25). No evidence of brain metastasis (MRI, 2023-09-16).
      
    • Complication: persistent hoarseness affecting quality of life (Voice Test, 2024-11-26).
• Assessment
  • Surgical resection was curative for the lung adenocarcinoma. Current complications are functional (vocal cord paralysis) rather than oncologic.
• Recommendations
  • Voice rehabilitation:
    • Continue vocal hygiene recommendations and speech therapy. Consider injection laryngoplasty if no improvement.
      
  • Surveillance:
    • Regular imaging (chest CT) to rule out recurrence. Next imaging is due by 2025-03.

Problem 3. Hepatitis B, Liver and Kidney Funtion

• Objective
  • Findings:
    • Chronic hepatitis B (Anti-HBc positive, 2023-12-08, 2021-12-07) with normal ALT/AST and stable albumin (Lab, 2025-01-09). No evidence of fibrosis progression.
      
    • Preventive antiviral therapy with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) ongoing.
      
    • Creatinine increased to 1.49 mg/dL with eGFR 50.63 mL/min/1.73 m² (Lab, 2025-01-09).
• Assessment
  • Chronic hepatitis B is well controlled with antiviral therapy. However, renal function decline (likely multifactorial, including chemotherapy) requires monitoring.
• Recommendations
  • Liver function:
    • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) to suppress HBV replication.
      
    • Monitor liver enzymes and fibrosis progression regularly.
      
  • Renal function:
    • Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine, eGFR) regularly during chemotherapy. Adjust doses of nephrotoxic drugs if necessary.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-25 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon operation with colostomy. Soft tissue swelling of right psoas muscle, iliacus muscle and gluteal muscle.
  • Some LNs at retroperitoneum.
  • Multiple lung metastases. Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
  • Right renal stone (8mm).
  • Poor enhancing nodules (up to 1.2cm) in liver.
  • Enlargement of prostate with calcifications.
• 2025-02-25 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-11-19 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation with colostomy. Recurrent tumors (up to 4.0cm) at LLQ.
    • Some LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Multiple lung metastases.
    • Right renal stone (8mm).
    • Poor enhancing nodules (up to 1.2cm) in liver.
    • Enlargement of prostate with calcifications.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation with colostomy. Recurrent tumors (up to 4.0cm) at LLQ. LNs, liver and lung metastases.
• 2024-09-03 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, wrists, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-08-06 RAS and BRAF V600 Massarray
  • Cellblock No. S2021-10089 A3
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS:
      • Detected (NRAS codon 12 GGT>TGT, p.G12C)
    • BRAF:
      • There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
      • Detected (BRAF codon 600 GTG>GAG, p.V600E)
• 2024-07-30 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/01/5
    • Lungs: interval increase in number of nodules in both lungs measuring up to 14mm.
      • there is subpleural reticulation in both lower lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN
      • mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta and aortic root: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated right (2.7cm) and left pulmonary arteries.
    • Heart: dilated LA, midseptal hypertrophy of IVS
      • mild calcified aortic valves.
    • Visible abdominal contents: S/P colostomy in right lower abdomen.
      • Enlarged lymph ndoes in paraaortic region, due to lymph nodes metastasis
  • Impression:
    • bilateral lung metastatic tumors, interval increase in number of nodules in both lungs compared with chest CT 2024/01/05.
    • retroperitoneal LNs metastasis. interstitial change (fibrosis) in lower lungs.
• 2024-04-09 CT - abdomen
  • Post-op at the colon. S/P colostomy in right lower abdomen.
  • Recurrent tumor, 4cm in left pelvic cavity with iliac muscle invasion. Stationary.
  • Enlarged lymph ndoes in paraaortic region, could be due to lymph nodes metastasis.
  • Right upper and lower lung tumors, mild regression.
• 2024-01-05 CT - chest
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
  • lobulted nodule at right lower lobe measuring 1.23cm in largest dimension. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-12-27, and 2023-10-04, the lesion enlarged.
  • Another nodular lesion at right upper lobe measuring 1.0cm is found. (Se7 IM19), lung meta is considered.
  • s/p colostomy with its orifice at RUQ.
  • Soft tissue mass at descending colon is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-10-04, the lesion enlarged.
  • Still other nodular lesion at retroperitoneal space of left side measuring 0.5cm in largest dimension. (Se7 IM56), recurrent/residual tumor is considered. Stable.
• 2023-12-27 CT - abdomen
  • There is a poor enhancing mass 3.8 cm in size at the junction of descending colon and sigmoid colon with posterior extension into retroperitoneal space and direct invasion left iliac muscle and left quadratus lumborum muscle.
    • Local recurrent adenocarcinoma is highly suspected.
  • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
  • S/P colostomy at right transverse colon.
  • A renal stone measuring 0.8 cm in right lower pole.
  • There are several tiny calcifications in the pancreas that may be old granulomas.
• 2023-10-13 PET
  • Two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right lung as mentioned above and two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the left midline and left lower abdominal cavity respectively. Metastatic lesions should be considered first. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulaiton is more likely.
• 2023-10-04 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • S/P colostomy of right transverse colon.
    • A renal stone measuring 0.8 cm in right lower pole.
    • There are several tiny calcifications in the pancreas that may be old granulomas.
    • Others
      • There is no focal abnormality in the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, left kidney, and spleen.
      • There is no evidence of ascites or lymphadenopathy.
      • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
      • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
      • There is no evidence of intrinsic or extrinsic bladder mass.
      • There is no focal lesion over the mesentery and omentum.
  • Impression:
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-07-03 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p colostomy with its orfice at RUQ is found.
    • s/p LAR.
    • Soft tissue mass at retroperitoneum up to 2.58cm in largest dimension is found. (Se7 IM81).
    • Calcification of aorta and its branches are found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Tiny nodule at right lower lobe measuring 0.3cm is found. (Se7 Im35). In comparison with CT dated on 2023-02-14, the lesion enlarged. r/o lung meta.
  • Imp:
    • s/p LAR and colostomy with orifice at RUQ.
    • Recurrent/residual tumor at left retrperitoneum.
    • Enlarged right lower lobe nodule. r/o lung meta;
• 2023-02-14 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • CEA = 89.37 ng/mL;
    • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with obstruction, cT3N1M0, stage IIIB post T-loop colosotmy (2021/06/16) status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2021/08/05, pT3N1bM0(3/14), G2, LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+), stage IIIB
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation with colostomy. Recurrent tumors (up to 3.0cm) at LLQ.
    • Right renal stone (8mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation with colostomy. Recurrent tumors (up to 3.0cm) at LLQ.
• 2023-01-17 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • 10cm to previous operation site, ulcerative lesion but re-stenosis
    • 30cm from distal osteomy, then much old clot in colon and can not be removed.
  • Diagnosis
    • Anastomosis s/p transanal dissection but re-stenosis
  • Suggestion
    • OPD discuss treatment strategy.
• 2022-12-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (56 - 11) / 56 = 80.34%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 81
  • Conclusion
    • Asymmetrical septal hypertrophy and apical hypertrophy, suspected non-obstructive type hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation; severely dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with mild to moderate MR; mild TR; moderate PR.
    • Prominent aortic root calcification with multiple protruding non-mobile atheromas (7-10 mm of thickness).
• 2022-12-07 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Marked ST abnormality, possible anterior subendocardial injury
• 2022-12-05 CT - abdomen
  • s/p colostomy with its orifice at RLQ.
  • s/p LAR with autosuture retention. No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2022-08-24, -05-20 CT - abdomen
  • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-02-11, 2021-11-03 CT - abdomen
  • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
  • S/P colostomy of right transverse colon.
  • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2021-05-05 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Large intestine, sigmoid colon, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
      
    • Resection margins, proximal and distal: Free
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (3/14)
      
    • Pathology stage: pT3N1b(if cM0); AJCC stage IIIB
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: laparoscopic sigmoidectomy
      
    • Specimen site: sigmoid colon
      
    • Specimen size: 12 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: 4x 3 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 3 cm away from the closest resection margin
      
    • Depth of invasion grossly:pericolorectal tissue
      
    • Mucosa elsewhere: Not remarkable
      
    • Representative section: A1-2:LNs, A3-6:tumor, B＆C:cut-ends
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: pericolorectal tissue
      
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present.
      
    • Perineural invasion: Present
      
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: Not identified.
      
    • Circumferential (radial) margin of rectum: Uninvolved
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Positive (3/14)
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA/SMA: N/A.
      
    • Extranodal involvement: Present.
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT)
        • pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN)
        • pN1b: Two or three regional lymph nodes are positive
          
      • Distant Metastasis (pM)
        • N/A
          
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Not identified
      
    • Additional pathologic findings: None identified
      
    • TNM descriptors: N/A
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A.
• 2021-08-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (126 - 33) / 126 = 73.81%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LA, LVH, grade 2 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AR, and PR, mild to moderate MR
• 2021-06-21 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon, 18 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2021-06-13 CT - abdomen
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIB(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2023-02-22 SOAP Radiation Oncology
  • A: Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, of the sigmoid colon, stage cT3N1bM0(IIIB), s/p Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy, stage pT3N1b(cM0), AJCC stage IIIB, with local recurrence, status during chemotherapy.
  • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: local recurrence
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: abdominal LLQ to pelvic area.
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the abdominal LLQ to pelvic area.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his daughter. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1030, 2023-03-07.
• 2021-08-27 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with obstruction, cT3N1M0, stage IIIB post T-loop colosotmy (2021/06/16) status post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2021/08/05, pT3N1bM0(3/14), G2, LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+), stage IIIB
  • P
    • F/U CEA (2021-09), CXR, CT, colonoscopy (2022-05)
    • suggest adjuvant chemotherapy, arrange chemotherpay
    • close colostomy 3 months later (2021-11)

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-03-15 ~ 2023-04-20 - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the abdominal LLQ to pelvic area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2000mg NS 500mL 24hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-20 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug ………………… + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug ………………… + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug ………………… + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-13 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-23 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-02 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-07-12 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4600mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-28 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4600mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-14 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4600mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-05-19 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4600mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • ………………. diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-05-04 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 290mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4600mg NS 250mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-04-07 (FOLFIRI)

• 2023-03-22 (FOLFIRI)

• 2023-03-08 (FOLFIRI)

• 2023-02-22 (FOLFIRI)

• 2022-02-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2022-02-09 (FOLFOX)

• 2022-01-26 (FOLFOX)

• 2022-01-12 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-12-29 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-12-15 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-12-01 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-11-17 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-11-03 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-10-20 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-10-01 (FOLFOX)

• 2021-09-09 (FOLFOX)

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2025-02-26

This is an 83-year-old male with a history of sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma (pT3N1bM0, stage IIIB), multiple lung and liver metastases, chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent, hypertensive heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. He was admitted on 2025-02-25 due to generalized weakness, malaise, acute back pain, and confusion, leading to an ED visit where hypotension and tachycardia were noted. Given sepsis with lactic acidosis, acute kidney injury (AKI), worsening anemia, and thrombocytopenia, a DNR order was placed, and the patient is under comfort care. Key findings and concerns:

• Sepsis with multiorgan dysfunction:
  • Elevated procalcitonin (26.00 ng/mL, 2025-02-25), CRP (32.9 mg/dL, 2025-02-25), lactic acid (8.3 mmol/L, 2025-02-25), acute kidney injury, metabolic acidosis, and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response suggest severe sepsis with possible septic shock.
• Acute kidney injury (AKI) and worsening electrolyte imbalances:
  • Creatinine (2.43 mg/dL, 2025-02-25), BUN (77 mg/dL, 2025-02-25), and eGFR decline (27.16 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-02-25) indicate renal function deterioration.
  • Hyponatremia (128 mmol/L, 2025-02-25) and hypoalbuminemia (2.2 g/dL, 2025-02-25) further complicate the prognosis.
• Hematologic abnormalities:
  • Worsening anemia (Hgb 8.8 g/dL, 2025-02-25 vs. 7.1 g/dL, 2025-02-22) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 46 x10³/uL, 2025-02-25 vs. 172 x10³/uL, 2025-02-22) suggest possible bone marrow suppression or consumptive coagulopathy.
• Metastatic disease progression:
  • CT (2025-02-25) shows multiple lung metastases, bilateral pleural effusion, retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy, right renal stone, and soft tissue swelling of psoas, iliacus, and gluteal muscles, which could indicate tumor invasion, infection, or inflammatory changes.
• Cardiac concerns:
  • Atrial fibrillation with RVR and right bundle branch block (ECG 2025-02-25), along with high-sensitive troponin I elevation (37.3 pg/mL, 2025-02-25), may indicate cardiac strain due to sepsis or secondary ischemia.

Problem 1. Sepsis with Multiorgan Dysfunction

• Objective
  • Infection markers and inflammation
    • Procalcitonin (26.00 ng/mL, 2025-02-25) → Highly elevated, suggestive of severe bacterial infection.
      
    • CRP (32.9 mg/dL, 2025-02-25) → Severe systemic inflammation.
      
  • Metabolic derangement
    • Lactic acid (8.3 mmol/L, 2025-02-25 → 6.3 mmol/L, 2025-02-25) → Persistent lactic acidosis, indicative of tissue hypoxia and septic shock.
      
  • Hemodynamics
    • Tachycardia (HR 151 bpm, 2025-02-25 23:29) with hypertension (BP 200/72 mmHg, 2025-02-25 23:29) → Suggests compensatory cardiovascular stress.
      
  • Organ dysfunction
    • AKI (Creatinine 2.43 mg/dL, BUN 77 mg/dL, eGFR 27.16 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-02-25) → Sepsis-induced kidney injury.
• Assessment
  • The patient has sepsis with high procalcitonin, lactic acidosis, and multiorgan dysfunction.
    
  • AKI and cardiac stress (tachycardia, AFib, elevated troponin) suggest a high mortality risk.
    
  • Given terminal cancer, the family has opted for DNR and comfort care.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) for broad-spectrum coverage.
    
  • Monitor lactate, renal function, and hemodynamics to assess sepsis progression.
    
  • Pain control with appropriate analgesia.
    
  • Oxygen therapy and circulatory support for symptomatic relief.

Problem 2. Acute Kidney Injury and Electrolyte Imbalance

• Objective
  • Worsening renal function
    • Creatinine (2.43 mg/dL, 2025-02-25) vs. (1.46 mg/dL, 2025-02-22) → AKI progression.
      
    • BUN (77 mg/dL, 2025-02-25) vs. (30 mg/dL, 2025-02-22) → Marked azotemia.
      
  • Electrolyte imbalance
    • Hyponatremia (Na 128 mmol/L, 2025-02-25) vs. (Na 130 mmol/L, 2025-02-22) → Suggests dilutional effect from sepsis.
      
    • Hypoalbuminemia (2.2 g/dL, 2025-02-25) → Indicative of inflammation and malnutrition.
• Assessment
  • Sepsis-induced AKI with progressive azotemia and electrolyte disturbances.
    
  • Possible prerenal AKI from hypoperfusion or sepsis-induced renal dysfunction.
    
  • Worsening hyponatremia and hypoalbuminemia further exacerbate fluid shifts and vascular instability.
• Recommendation
  • Fluid management with caution (avoid overload).
    
  • Monitor sodium levels and adjust electrolyte replacement accordingly.
    
  • Renal function surveillance to assess progression.

Problem 3. Hematologic Abnormalities (Anemia and Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • Anemia
    • Hgb (8.8 g/dL, 2025-02-25) vs. (7.1 g/dL, 2025-02-22) → Mild improvement but still significant anemia.
      
  • Thrombocytopenia
    • PLT (46 x10³/uL, 2025-02-25) vs. (172 x10³/uL, 2025-02-22) → New-onset thrombocytopenia, possibly DIC, sepsis-induced consumption, or bone marrow suppression.
      
  • Coagulation profile
    • INR (1.29, 2025-02-25), PT (13.2 sec, 2025-02-25), APTT (31.4 sec, 2025-02-25) → No overt coagulopathy but should be monitored.
• Assessment
  • Progressive anemia likely from chronic disease, marrow suppression, or occult bleeding.
    
  • New-onset thrombocytopenia concerning for sepsis-associated coagulopathy or bone marrow infiltration.
    
  • Sepsis could be exacerbating the hematologic dysfunction.
• Recommendation
  • Consider transfusion support if symptomatic (pending Hb trend).
    
  • Monitor for DIC signs (D-dimer, fibrinogen).
    
  • Investigate marrow suppression vs. consumption (serial CBC).

Problem 4. Cardiac Dysfunction (Atrial Fibrillation with RVR, Myocardial Strain)

• Objective
  • ECG (2025-02-25) → Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, right bundle branch block.
    
  • Troponin I (37.3 pg/mL, 2025-02-25) → Suggests cardiac strain, possible sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction.
• Assessment
  • Sepsis-induced cardiac dysfunction with AFib and myocardial stress.
    
  • No overt ischemia but high risk for hemodynamic instability.
• Recommendation
  • Rate control with beta-blockers.
    
  • Monitor troponin trends for worsening myocardial strain.
    
  • Supportive care given terminal status.

2023-05-05

• No medication reconciliation issues have been identified for this patient.

• The patient appears to be tolerating the current regimen well, and his labs are mostly within normal ranges, with the exception of slightly elevated liver function tests and BUN.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-25 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined

• 2025-02-24 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • There are multiple soft tissue nodules in both lungs (up to 5.2 cm in LLL) that are c/w lung metastases.
    • Prior CT identified liver metastases on both lobes are noted again, mild increasing in size.
    • Osteolytic lesion in right ilium and right acetabulum is noted that is c/w bony metastases.
    • There is splenomegaly (the greatest anterior-posterior dimension: 14 cm) and the etiology may be metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament with portal vein encasement.
    • There is ascites in abdomen and pelvis.
    • The gallbladder shows small contracted and S/P pigtail catheter implantation.
    • Prior CT identified lobulated uterine masses are noted again, stationary.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple Lung metastases
    • Multiple liver metastases
    • Bony metastasis in right ilium and right acetabulum.

• 2025-02-10 PTCD (percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage) revision

  • PTCCD revision revealed:
    • Obstruction of the PTCCD catheter.
    • Revision of the catheter smoothly.

• 2025-02-03 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2025-02-03 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Patchy opacity projecting at LLL of the lung was noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Multiple lung metastases.

• 2025-01-24 Percutaneous gall bladder drainage, PTGBD

• 2025-01-24 SONO - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • There are two hypoechoic masses on both hepatic lobes that may be metastases. Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
      • There is mild dilatation of IHDs and CHD.
      • Metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament induce obstructive jaundice is suspected. Please correlate with serum alk-p and bilirubin level.
    • The gallbladder shows distension and sludge.
    • The pancreatic head and body shows normal in size and texture.
      • The pancreatic tail is obscured by overlying bowel gas.
    • The spleen shows enlarged in size (long axis: 14.4 cm).
      • Metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament with total encasement the portal vein causing splenomegaly is highly suspected.
    • There is ascites.

• 2025-01-23 SONO - abdomen

  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Ascites. S/P drainage.
    • Bil. liver metastases.
    • Bile sludge in gallbladder. Mild dilatation of IHDs.
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
    • Normal appearance of pancreatic head. The other portions of pancreas masked by gastric/ bowel gas.
      
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Right renal nodule (1.34x1.50cm). Left renal cyst (1.47x1.50cm).
  • IMP: Ascites. S/P drainage. Bil. liver metastases. Bile sludge in gallbladder. Mild dilatation of IHDs. Splenomegaly. Right renal nodule (1.34x1.50cm). Left renal cyst (1.47x1.50cm).

• 2025-01-22 Sono- and fluoro-guide drainage of ascites

• 2025-01-21 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Minimal mucosal breaks less than 5mm were noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • Hyperemic patches and erosions were noted at antrum.
    • Duodenum:
      • Hyperemic, swelling mucosa was noted from SDA to second portion.
      • Shortening was failed and we could not reach the major papilla.
      • Mild oozing due to scope abration was noted. We ended the procedure.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis, LA A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis and erosions, antrum
    • Duodenal mucosal swelling, SDA to second portion
    • ERCP failed

• 2025-01-20 MR cholangiography, MRCP

  • With and without contrast MRI of abdomen with MRCP reconstruction revealed:
    • Nodules (up to 2.0cm) in bil. breasts.
    • Some poor enhancing tumors (up to 8.1cm) in liver.
    • Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with large amount ascites.
    • Enlarged LNs at upper abdomen.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse. Some small nodules at bil. visible lungs.
    • Left renal cyst (1.5cm).
    • Distention of gallbladder and dilatation of IHD. Bile sludge or tiny sotnes in CBD. Obstruction of distal CBD.
  • IMP:
    • Breast cancer with lung, liver, LNs metastases and peritoneal seeding. Ascites and pleural effusion. Splenomegaly. Distention of gallbladder and dilatation of IHD. Bile sludge or tiny sotnes in CBD. Obstruction of distal CBD.

• 2025-01-16 SONO - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; vessel: ill-defined; echotexture: homogeneous echocontrast; Some hyperechoic lesions up to 1.8 cm was found at the right lobe; Left lobe and part of right lobe was obscured by bowel loop
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Much hyperechoic echogenecity in the GB; Mild thick GB wall; Poor assessment of biliary tract
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Poor assessment of PV
    • Kidney:
      • Normal both renal size;One hypoechoic lesion about 1.5 cm in the left kidney
    • Pancreas:
      • Obscured by gas
    • Spleen:
      • Normal size
    • Ascites:
      • Small amount ascites
    • Others:
      • Bilateral pleural effusion, mild
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver tumors, right. Propable metastases
      
    • Poor assessment of biliary tract and PV
    • Small amount ascites
    • Propable GB slduge or tiny GB stones
    • Propable cholecystopathy
    • Bilateral pleural effusion, mild
    • Suspected left renal cyst
    • Pancreas and Left lobe and part of right lobe not shown
    • Suboptimal examination of liver, especially the subcostal view due to Very poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)

• 2025-01-13 CT - abdomen

  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Massive ascites formation is found.
    • Lobulated uterine masses are found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-02-01, these lesions are stationary. Uterine myomas are favored.
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
    • Low density lesions are found at both lobes of liver measuring 8.64cm at S2/4. Liver meta is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-10-18, the lesions enlarged.
    • Splenomegaly is found.
    • Consolidation of left lower lobe and right lower lobe is found.
    • Loculated cystic lesion at right anterior chest measuring 2.3cm is found.
    • Tiny right breast nodule measuring 2.08cm is found. Breast recurrent tumor is considered.
    • Tiny irregular shaped nodules at both lower lungs. Lung meta is considered.
  • Imp: Right breast cancer with bone meta. liver meta and massive ascites formation. In progression.

• 2025-01-13 CXR

  • numerous nodules of variable sizes throughout both lungs due to metastases. Rt pleural effusion

• 2024-10-18 CT - chest

  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Nodular lesions scattered at bilateral lung fields are found. Lung mets is considered.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • s/p op. over left breast. Some soft tissue nodules at right anterior chest is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-05-09, the lesions are stationary.
    • Moderate right pleural effusion is found.
    • Lobulated hepatic meta are found at both lobes of liver up to 7.8cm is found. In enlargement.
    • Splenomegaly is found.
    • Moderate ascites formation is noted.
  • Imp:
    • Left breast cancer with chest wall and bone meta. Stable.
    • Liver mets. In enlargement.

• 2024-10-11 MRI - brain

  • Findings
    • Post-operation changes with focal parenchymal loss, white matter T2-hyperintensity and CSF accumulation at right parietofrontal lobe.
    • S/P right parietal craniectomy.
  • IMP:
    • Post-operation changes at right frontoparietal lobe. Stationary as compared with MRI on 20240525.

• 2024-09-23 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/05/28, The lesions of increased activity at bilateral acetabula and femurs come to more evident. Bone metastasis in progression may be considered.
  • The faint hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 3rd rib is stationary.
  • Other bone lesions are possibly more benign in nature.

• 2024-05-28 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/02/16, no prominent change is noted in the the lesion in the right acetabulum. Bone metastasis in stationary status may show this picture.
  • The faint hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 3rd rib is stationary.
  • Mildly increased activity in the right parietal area of the skull, compatible with post-operative change.
  • Other bone lesions are possibly more benign in nature.

• 2024-05-25 MRI - brain

  • S/P right parietal craniectomy. Post-operation change at right parieto-occipital skull with localized CSF accumulation. Still focal abnormal gyral enhancement at surgical site. Still one small enhancing nodular lesion (2.2mm) over right parietal lobe. Markedly decreased size of this tumor as compared with prior MRI (2024/02/15).

• 2024-05-09 CT - chest

  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Diffuse nodular lesions are found at both lungs (n > 20). Lung mets is considered. Stationary.
    • Ulcerative mass at left breast with chest nodular lesions are found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-02-07, the lesions are stable
    • Lobulated mass at both lobes of liver are found up to 5.74cm in largest dimension. Liver mets is considered. In enlargement.
    • Sclerotic change at right acetabulum is found. Bone meta is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Left breast cancer with chest wall and lung mets and bone mets. Stable.
    • Liver mets, in enlargement.

• 2024-02-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/08/22, no prominent change is noted in the the lesion in the right acetabulum. Bone metastasis in stationary status may show this picture.
  • The faint hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 3rd rib is less evident.
  • Mildly increased activity in the right parietal area of the skull, compatible with post-operative change.
  • Other bone lesions are possibly more benign in nature.

• 2024-02-15 MRI - brain

  • S/P right parietal craniectomy. Post-operation change at right parieto-occipital skull with localized CSF accumulation. Still focal abnormal gyral enhancement at surgical site. Still one small enhancing nodular lesion (5.5mm) over right parietal lobe. Mildly decreased size of this tumor as compared with prior MRI (2023/09/05).

• 2024-02-07 CT - chest

  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/08/23
    • Lungs: interval stationary in size and number of nodular lesions in both lungs.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: Ulcerative tumor at left breast and a smaller nodule at lateral anterior chest wall and two nodular lesions at right breast, increased size Lt breast tumor as compared with CT on 2023/08/23
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: moderate splenomegaly and hyperplasia of left adrenal gland, stable.
      • interval increaase in size of number of metastatic heaptic tumors.
      • enlarged uterus with many myomas.
  • Impression:
    • advanced breast cancer with lung, chest wall, and liver metastases, stationary in lung metastases, but progrssion metastatic tumors and primary tumor as compared with CT on 2023/08/23

• 2023-09-05 MRI - brain

  • S/P right parietal craniectomy. Post-operation change at right parieto-occipital skull with localized CSF accumulation. Still focal abnormal gyral enhancement at surgical site. Also one small enhancing nodular lesion (6.5mm) over right parietal lobe. No interval change of tumor size as compared with prior MRI (2023/05/26).

• 2023-08-23 CT - chest

  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/05/03
    • Lungs: interval stationary in size nodular lesions in both lungs.extensisve area of decreased attenuation in basal segment of LLL.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: Ulcerative tumor at left breast and a smaller nodule at lateral anterior chest wall and two nodular lesions at right breast, in regression as compared with CT on 2023/05/03
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: moderate splenomegaly and hyperplasia of left adrenal gland, stable.
      • small residual hepatic metastatic tumors, stable.
      • enlarged uterus with many myomas.
  • Impression:
    • advanced breast cancer with lung and liver metastases, stationary in lung and hepatic metastases, and in gression of primary breast tumors as compared with CT on 2023/05/03

• 2023-08-22 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/05/04, no prominent change is noted in the the lesion in the right acetabulum. Bone metastasis in stationary status may show this picture.
  • No prominent change is noted in the previous faint hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 3rd rib.
  • Mildly increased activity in the right parietal area of the skull, compatible with post-operative change.
  • Other bone lesions are possibly more benign in nature.

• 2023-05-26 MRI - brain

  • Indication: Breast cancer with brain and lung mets
  • Pre- and poat-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI (including axial and coronal T1WI, axial and sagittal T2WI, axial T2W FLAIR, and axial DW images; using 4 mm thickness for sagittal section and 5 mm thickness for the others) reveal:
    • Post-operation change at right parieto-occipital skull with localized CSF accumulation, and white matter edema in underlying arain parenchyma. Stationary as compared with MRI on 20230130.
    • A small rim-enhancing lesion, about 7 mm, with perifocal edema in left paramedial frontal lobe, indicating a metastatic lesion.
    • No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage, nor acute/subacute infarct.
    • No remarkable finding of nasopharynx visible in these images.
  • IMP: A new metastatic lesion (7 mm) at left paramedial frontal lobe. Stationary of the post-operation change at right parieto-occipital lobe.

• 2023-05-04 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/02/02, the the lesion in the right acetabulum is a little more evident. Bone metastasis in a little more progression should be considered.
  • The previous faint hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 3rd rib is slightly more evident.
  • Increased activity in the right parietal area of the skull, compatible with post-operative change.
  • Other bone lesions are possibly more benign in nature.

• 2023-05-03 CT - chest

  • Indication: Breast cancer with brain and lung mets
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2022/11/01
    • Lungs: interval stationary in size nodular lesions in both lungs as compared with CT on 2023/02/01
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass. the great vessels in the hila and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: Ulcerative tumor at left breast and a smaller nodule at lateral anterior chest wall and two nodular lesions at right breast, stationary as compared with CT on 2023/2/1
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • moderate splenomegaly and hyperplasia of left adrenal gland, stable.
      • small residual hepatic metastatic tumors, stable.
      • enlarged uterus with many myomas.
      • normal appearance of gall bladder.
      • unremarkable of the Rt adrenal gland, pancreas, and both kidneys. bile ducts.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • advanced breast cancer with lung and liver metastases, stationary as compared with CT on 2023/02/01

• 2023-02-02 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/11/17, no prominent chanhge is noted in the the lesion in the right acetabulum. Bone metastasis in stationary status may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the right parietal area of the skull, compatible with post-operative change.
  • The faint hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 3rd rib is a little less evident and no prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.

• 2023-02-01 CT - chest

  • Impression: advanced breast cancer with lung and liver metastases, stationary and increase in size of left breast tumor compared with CT on 2022/11/01

• 2023-01-30 MRI - brain

  • Post OP at right parieto-occipital lobe and skull, no evidence of tumor recurrence.

• 2022-11-17 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/08/05, the the lesion in the right acetabulum is a little less evident. Bone metastasis with some resolution may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the right parietal area of the skull, compatible with post-operative change.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.

• 2022-11-01 CT - chest

  • Indication: Breast adenocarcinoma with metastasis to right cerebral parietal lobe status post craniectomy for brain tumor excision and intracranial pressure monitoring on 2022/09/29.
  • Findings
    • Lungs: interval increase in size nodular lesions in both lungs compared with CT on 20220804.
      • mosaic attenuation changes with centrilobular micronoduels in both lower lobes.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
      • the trachea and main bronchi are normallly identified without endobronchial lesion.
    • Vessels:
      • the great vessels in the hila and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
      • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
      • Chest wall and visible lower neck: Ulcerative tumor at left breast and a smaller nodule at lateral anterior chest wall, increase in size and stationary of two nodular lesions at right breast compared with CT on 8/4.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: moderate splenomegaly and hyperplasia of left adrenal gland, stable.
      • small residual hepatic metastatic tumors, stable.
      • enlarged uterus with many myomas.
      • normal appearance of gall bladder.
      • unremarkable of the Rt adrenal gland, pancreas, and both kidneys. bile ducts.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • CT of brain: s/p Rt parietal craniectomy with residual vasogenic edema and suspect residual metastatic tumor still present.
  • Impression: advanced breast cancer with lung, liver, and brain metastases, in progression of lung metastasis and increase in size of left breast tumors compared with CT on 20220928.

• 2022-09-30 Patho - brain/meninges (tumor)

  • Brain, right medial parietal, tumor excision — metastatic invasive carcinoma, compatible with breast origin
  • The specimen submitted consists of 5 tissues measuring up to 3x 2x 1.5 cm in size, in fixed state.
  • Microscopically, sections show invasive carcinoma composed of neoplastic nests in infiltrative growth pattern, arranged in solid architecture and foci of tumor necrosis. The neoplastic cells have hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism, and high N/C ratio.
  • Immunohistochemical study demonstrates ER (-), PR (-), Her2/neu: positive (3+), GATA3 (+), Ki-67 inedex: 30%.

• 2022-09-28 MRA - brain

  • indication: Left breast cancer with right breast, bilateral lung and liver meta
  • findings
    • decreased intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces; 13.7mm midline shift to the left side
    • rihgt parahippocampal hernia; a heterogeneous enhancing tumor, about 37mm xm38mm x 44mm, in the right parietal lobe with severe perifocal edema. The lesion revealed heterogeneous high SI on T2WI withfluid-fluid layrings and heterogeneous low SI on T1WI and several high density spots within it. Mass effect on the right lateral centricle was noted.
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
  • IMP: suspected a metastatic tumor or maligment glioma in the right parietal lobe, causing significant mass effect on the brain.

• 2022-09-28 CT - brain

  • History and indication: severe headache
  • Findings
    • Right brain metastases with calcifications, perifocal edema causing midline shift to left and right lateral ventricle compression.
    • No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage.
    • Intact bony structures.
    • Widening of cortical sulci and dilatation of ventricles.
  • IMP: Right brain metastases with mass effect.

• 2022-08-05 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/05/06, the the lesion in the right acetabulum is slightly more evident. Bone metastasis in slight progression should be watched out.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.

• 2022-08-04 CT - chest

  • Left breast cancer with right breast, bilateral lung and liver meta. Right axillary lymphadenopathy, these tumor size and extension are stationary.

• 2022-05-10 CT - chest

  • advanced Lt breast cancer with liver, lungs, and axillary LNs metastases, stationary as compared with CT on 20220210

• 2022-05-06 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/02/07, no prominent change is noted in the the lesion in the right acetabulum, compatible with bone metastasis in stationary status.
  • The previous lesion in the left 3rd rib is less evident.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.

• 2022-02-10 CT - chest

  • Left breast tumor with right breast subcutaneous meta. Stationary.
  • Lung meta, in regression.

• 2022-02-07 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2021/11/11, the lesion in the right acetabulum is more evident, suspected bone metastasis in progression.
  • Increased tracer uptake at the left hip comes to more prominent also, and the nature is to be determined (metastasis, compensatory effect or other nature ?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions.

• 2021-11-11 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2021/08/11, the lesion in the right acetabulum is a little more evident, compatible with bone metastasis in a little more progression.
  • A new hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 3rd rib. Either post-traumatic change or bone metastasis may show this picture. Please correlate with the clinical history and follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • The lesions in the upper L-spines and right S-I joint are slightly more evident. The nature is to be determined (early metastases? degenerative change in a little more severe status?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions.

• 2021-11-10 CT - chest

  • advanced Lt breast cancer with liver, lungs, and axillary LNs metastases, in progression of lung metastasis, but regression of hepatic metastasis and primary breast tumor as compared with CT on 20210810

• 2021-08-11 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan

  • Markedly increased activity in the right acetabulum, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change, early bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation and follow-up with bone scan in 3 months.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, left hip, and knees.

• 2021-08-10 CT, lung/mediastinum/pleura:

  • advanced Lt breast cancer with liver, lungs, and axillary LNs metastases, in progression compared with CT on 6/24.
  • decreased size of Rt breast mass with axillary lymphadenopathy compared with CT on 6/24.
  • uterine myomas.

• 2021-08-10 SONO, breast:

  • left breast cancer, upper hemisphere.
  • suspicious right breast tumors at 4’ and 10’ (#2, #3), contralateral cancer cannot be excluded. suggest biopsy.
  • BI-RADS category 6, known Biopsy-proven malignancy. surgical excision should be considered when clinically appropriate.

• 2021-08-10 Doppler color flow mapping, 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (78 - 27) / 78 = 65.38%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
  • LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 2.
  • Normal RV systolic function.
  • Trivial MR; mild TR.

• 2021-07 right breast palpable mass with oozing and purulent discharge were noted.

  • left breast cancer, stage IV, with liver and right femoral bone metastasis? s/p 8 cycles chemotherapy and herceptin for 2-3 cycles at Taipei city hospital Fuyou branch, and hold since 2021-04.
  • hypertension.

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-26 MultiTeam - Palliative Care
  • Consultation Date: 2025-02-25
    
  • Response:
    • Palliative care co-management was previously provided from 2025-01-14 to 2025-01-27. At that time, the Advance Directive for Palliative Care was explained to the patient, who expressed a preference for no resuscitation (DNR). However, no family members were willing to sign as witnesses. Comfort care was provided for lower limb edema, while the patient’s husband preferred aggressive treatment at that stage.
      
    • For this admission, the patient was hospitalized due to jaundice, electrolyte imbalances, and acute kidney injury (AKI). Upon assessment, the patient appeared calm, breathing steadily, and smiled while expressing feeling weak but without significant discomfort. The patient’s husband, son, and a foreign caregiver were present.
      
    • The husband noted that previous edema had significantly improved but had now worsened, along with an increase in ascites. When asked whether he understood the patient’s current condition, the husband confirmed his understanding and declined further explanation. He agreed to continue palliative co-management and supportive care, including ongoing massage therapy for edema relief.
      
  • Conclusion and Recommendations:
    • Continue palliative co-management
      
  • Response by: Chen Hui
    
  • Response Date: 2025-02-25 17:13
    
  • Physician Response:
    • 2025/02/26 11:15 – Dr. Yang MuJun: Noted.
• 2025-02-03 ~ 2025-02-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left breast ductal carcinoma with liver and right femoral bone metas, cT4bN1M1 stage IV, s/p C/T with AC by-T and Herceptin, with liver, lungs and axillary lymph nodes metas, s/p C/T with Taxotere and R/T, newly developed metas to right cerebral parietal lobe, s/p craniectomy for brain tumor excision and intracranial pressure monitoring s/p whole brain R/T 36 Gy/12 fractions and target therapy T-DM1 with Kadcyla from 2022/11/23 to 2023/06/06 for 8 cycles with left paramedial frontal brain mets
    • Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Hypokalemia
    • hypocalcemia
    • hypomagnesemia
    • hyperbilirubinemia
    • hyperuricemia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • Terminal breast cancer with metastases to the lungs, liver, and lymph nodes, as well as peritoneal seeding, complicated with multiple organ failure, especially liver failure
    • Abnormal results of liver function studies
    • Abnormal coagulation profile
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy.
  • Present illness history
    • The 54-year-old married woman, had the initial presentation with bleeding and pus discharge from left nipple since 2020/03. She visited the Heping Fuyou Branch of Taipei City Hospital on 2020/06/02, where the lesions included bilateral breast, bilateral lung, liver, right acetabulum, based on the breast sonography, CT scan, bone scan and PET-CT scan.
    • Core needle biopsy over bilateral breast, the pathological result showed invasive ductal carcinoma of left breast and papillary lesion of right breast, with ER (0%), PR (0%), Her-2 IHC (3+), Ki-67 30%, Nottingham score of 6 (Grade 2), initial stage of cT4bN1M1, Stage IV /p AC on 2020/07/20-10/12, and TH on 2020/11/09-2021/01/11, followed by maintenance with trastuzumab on 2021/02/23-05/18. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, she stopped the treatment and visited our hospital again for further evaluation and management on 2021/08/09.
    • Chest CT on 2021/08/10 showed advanced left breast cancer with liver, lungs, and axillary LNs metastases, in progression compared with CT on 2021/06/24, decreased size of right breast mass with axillary lymphadenopathy compared with CT on 2021/06/24 and uterine myomas.
    • Palliative chemotherapy with Biweekly Taxotere on 2021/08 to 2022/10 and RT 3000 cGy/ 10 fx to the right hip joint region since 2021/08/16 to 2021/08/27.
    • newly developed metas to right cerebral parietal lobe, s/p craniectomy for brain tumor excision and intracranial pressure monitoring s/p whole brain R/T 36 Gy/12 fractions and target therapy T-DM1 with Kadcyla from 2022/11/23 to 2023/06/06 for 8 cycles with left paramedial frontal brain metas.
    • Chest CT on 2022/08/04 showed Left breast cancer with right breast, bilateral lung and liver meta. Right axillary lymphadenopathy, these tumor size and extension are stationary.
    • Bone scan on 2022/08/05 showed In comparison with the previous study on 2022/05/06, the the lesion in the right acetabulum is slightly more evident. Bone metastasis in slight progression should be watched out.
    • She underwent craniectomy for metastatic brain tumor excision and ICP monitoring on 2022/09/29. Postoperative radiotherapy 3600 cGy/ 12 fractions to the whole brain since 2022/10/13 to 2022/10/28.
    • Target therapy T-DM1 with Q3W Kadcyla (Ado-trastuzumab emtansine 3.6mg/kg) from 2022/11/23 to 2023/06/06 (for 8 cycles). Brain MRI on 2023/01/30 showed post OP at right parieto-occipital lobe and skull, no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • Follow-up, Chest CT on 2023/05/03 showed advanced breast cancer with lung and liver metastases, stationary.
    • Whole body bone scan on 2023/05/04 showed right acetabulum is a little more evident and bone metastasis in a little more progression should be considered.
    • Brain MRI on 2023/05/26 showed a new metastatic lesion (7 mm) at left paramedial frontal lobe, stationary of the post-operation change at right parieto-occipital lobe. She had Q3W target therapy with Enhertu (5.4mg/kg buy 3 get 1 free) on 2023/06/28 (C1).
    • Under the impression of terminal breast cancer with metastases to the lungs, liver, and lymph nodes, as well as peritoneal seeding, complicated with multiple organ failure, especially liver failure, stage IV, she was admitted for chemotherapy on 2025/02/03.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received bedside abdomen SONO, and received the symptom of obstruction of biliary tract improved, so suggested PTGBD drainage keep going. The lab of electrolyte showed hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, so gave 0.298% KCl in N/S 500ml, plus Const-K, and MgSO4 plus MgO to correct.
    • The Bilirubin Total level up to 14.95mg/dL, so kept Uliden 2tab tid, and PTGBD drainage.
    • And hyperuricemia noted, so gave hydration with Rolikan plus normal saline to alkalized urine, Feburic 1atb QD treatment.
    • The symptom of Ascites improved, so re-moved pig-tail on 2025/02/05.
    • Consulted oral surgery for Oral Health Assessment Tool evaluation, due to plan Xgeva for bone pain control.
    • Consulted Radiation Oncology for radiotherapy to liver metastasis area, but the doctor wasn’t recommended radiotherapy this moment, due to obstruction of biliary tract.
    • The lab of Ca level drop to 1.25mg/dL (Albumin: 2.2mg/dL, adj Ca: 1.61), and Xgeva is given QM, so gave BIO-CAL 1tab PO QD, Calcium gluconate 10%/10mL 10ml Q8H, and Albumin by self-paid.
    • After treatment, the symptom became smoothy, and hypocalcemia improved, so she can be discharged on 2025/02/07, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg/10mEq/tab) 1# TID 7D
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNQD if diarrhea
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 2# TID 7D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • BioCal Chewable Tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# QD 7D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 3# PRNQOD EXT 7D for breast tumor wound

[counsultation]

• 2025-02-05 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For radiotherapy to liver metastasis evaluation.
    • This 54 y/o female patient had the following underlying diseases, left breast invasive ductal carcinoma with liver and right femoral bone metastases, cT4bN1M1 stage IV, ER (0%), PR (0%), Her-2 IHC (3+), Ki-67 30%, diagnosed in 2020, s/p palliative chemotherapybreast cancer.
    • She suffered from hyperbilirubinemia related to breast cancer with liver metastasis. And PTGBD was insertion on 2025/01/24. We need your help for radiotherapy to liver metastasis evaluation. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • After PTGBD inserted on 2025/01/24, the hyperbilirubinemia is improved. Considering the distended gallbladder, the cause should be extrahepatic obstruction.
    • Since the hyperbilirubinemia is improving, RT for the extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction relief can be saved for later. Thank you very much.
• 2025-02-03 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • For ERCP evaluation, due to obstructive jaundice
    • She suffered from hyperbilirubinemia related to breast cancer with liver metastasis. And PTGBD was insertion on 2025/01/24. Then, TBI level up to 14.95mg/dL.
    • We need your help for ERCP evaluation, due to obstructive jaundice. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • We are consulted for ERCP evluation.
    • S
      • icteric sclera
      • no abdominal pain
    • O
      • Lab
        • 2025-02-03 AST 100 U/L
          
        • 2025-02-03 ALT 56 U/L
          
        • 2025-02-03 Bilirubin total 14.95 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-02-03 Bilirubin direct 7.70 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-02-03 Alkaline phosphatase 250 U/L
          
        • 2025-02-03 WBC 4.24 x10^3/uL
          
        • 2025-02-03 HGB 9.7 g/dL
          
        • 2025-02-03 PLT 121 *10^3/uL
          
        • 2025-02-03 Bilirubin total 14.95 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-01-27 Bilirubin total 16.65 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-01-26 Bilirubin total 16.92 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-01-25 Bilirubin total 20.63 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-01-24 Bilirubin total 25.79 mg/dL
          
        • 2025-01-22 Bilirubin total 24.43 mg/dL
          
      • 2025/01/24 abd echo
        • Mild dilatation of IHDs and CHD
        • Gallbladder distension and sludge
        • CBD dilatation
      • 2025/01/21 EGD
        • Hyperemic, swelling mucosa was noted from SDA to second portion. Shortening was failed and could not reach the major papilla
    • Impression
      • Obstructive jaundice, favor caused by metastatic nodes, s/p PTGBD on 2025/01/24
      • Left breast invasive ductal carcinoma with liver, lung and right femoral bone metastases, cT4bN1M1 stage IV
    • Plan
      • Please check amylase and lipase “before” ERCP
      • . 將IC打在右手(若無禁忌)
      • ERCP intervention could be arranged on 2025/02/05 PM on call
        • well inform-consent to the patient and the family, including the current condition, the indication for ERCP, the risks (aspiration pneumonia/respiratory failure, arrhythmias/cardiovascular events, organ perforation, biliary tract infection, post-ERCP pancreatitis, post-ERCP bleeding, etc.), and the alternatives (PTCD, PTGBD, surgical intervention)
        • if the patient and families all understand ERCP intervention, may take the risk, and sign permit for ERCP, we would arrange ERCP
        • please keep NPO at least 8 hours before ERCP as possible
        • correct bleeding tendency, and avoid any antiplatelets/anticoagulants before ERCP
        • Keep IV line before ERCP, and closely follow up the patient’s clinical condition for fear of further septic shock due to biliary tract infection
        • Please inform us if any clinical sign deterioation before and after ERCP
• 2025-01-17 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • Abdominal echo showed Gallbladder dilation on 1/16. We need your expertise on ERCP. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • She was admitted for hyperbilirubinemia related to breast cancer with liver metastasis.
    • Lab
      • 2025-01-17 Bilirubin total 21.44 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-16 Bilirubin total 23.05 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-15 Bilirubin total 19.33 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-14 Bilirubin total 21.67 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-13 Bilirubin total 25.06 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-13 Bilirubin total 23.84 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-12-16 Bilirubin total 2.39 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-17 PT 12.2 sec
        
      • 2025-01-17 INR 1.18
        
      • 2025-01-17 APTT 32.2 sec
        
      • 2025-01-17 AST 43 U/L
        
      • 2025-01-17 ALT 22 U/L
        
      • 2025-01-17 BUN 8 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-17 Creatinine 0.57 mg/dL
        
      • 2025-01-17 Neutrophil 98.1 %
        
      • 2025-01-17 WBC 6.13 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2025-01-17 HGB 8.4 g/dL
        
      • 2025-01-17 PLT 108 *10^3/uL
        
    • Image
      • Massive ascites
      • Lobulated uterine masses/ Uterine myomas are favored.
      • Bony metastasis is considered.
      • Low density lesions are found at both lobes of liver measuring 8.64cm at S2/4.
      • Liver meta is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-10-18, the lesions enlarged.
      • Splenomegaly
    • A:
      • Hyperbilirubinemia related to breast cancer with liver metastasis
      • CBD dilatation in CT, but poor assess in abdomen echo
    • P:
      • ERCP maybe indicated in this patient
      • Please arrange free charged echo on W1(2025/01/20) AM
      • Arrange MRCP for further survey
      • Regular monitor AST/ALT, TBI, PT, APTT, Ammonia, GGT, ALP
• 2025-01-14 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • We need your help for hospice combine care.
  • A
    • This is a 56y/o woman with PMH of lt. breast invasive ductal carcinoma with liver and rt. femoral bone metastasis, cT4bN1M1 stage IV, s/p palliative C/T, hormone therapy, and T/T with further liver with ascites, lungs, and axilarry LNs metastasis.
    • As visiting the patient, jaundice was noticed, she claimed that there was no current discomfort.
    • We had checked with the patient’s preferences which she insisted for current treatment, and had hesitated for further explaination of palliative purpose or management.
    • We had well explained combine care purpose to the patient.
    • Indication: lt. breast cancer
    • plan: combine palliative care
• 2022-10-06 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • She visited our ER due to headache, vomiting and general weakness for 3 days. CT showed right brain metastases with calcifications, perifocal edema causing midline shift to left and right lateral ventricle compression. MRI showed suspected a metastatic tumor or maligment glioma in the right parietal lobe, causing significant mass effect on the brain on 20220928. Concern of the mass effect by brain tumor, she agreed to undergo craniectomy for metastatic brain tumor excision on 20220929 . After operation, she was sent to ICU for intensive monitoring. She was sent to normal ward after her condition improved. During our ward, her condition was stable without ICP elevation or infection sign or loss of GCS. The pathology of brain tumor revealed breast tumor metastasis, and further management was needed.
    • We strongly need your expertise for radiotherapy arrangement and further advises for current breast cancer. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • Postoperative RT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2022/10/12. Plan to deliver 18 Gy/ 6 fx to the whole brain. Then boost the preOP tumor bed to 36 Gy/ 12 fx. RT will start around 10/13 or 14. Thank you very much.
• 2022-09-28 Neurosurgery
  • Q
    • Left breast cancer with right breast, bilateral lung and liver mets
  • A
    • 54 y/o female.
      • Left breast cancer with right breast, bilateral lung, and liver metastases.
      • c/o headache and nausea.
    • Head CT scan: R hemipheric edema.
    • IMP: breast ca with brain metastasis.
    • Rx: Brain MRI/MRA with/without contrast.
    • Admitted to ward if the patient and family consent to undergo craniotomy.
    • Poor prognosis.
• 2021-08-23 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • For educating the patient learning to use mobility aids, such as walkers, canes, and also needs to learn how to turn over, get in and out of bed, get in and out of a wheelchair, and walk to alleviate pain.
    • This 53-year-old woman patient has suffered from left breast huge mass for one year and she visited our OPD for help. Left breast cancer was suspect after breast mammography and echo examination. Echo guide core needle biopsy was performed on 2020/06/09 and invasive ductal carcinoma was confirmed by pathology. After 4-8 courses Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with AC-T for 8 cycles(AC x 4 and taxotere x 4) and herceptin for 2-3 cycles at FuYou Hospital (hold since 2021-04). Due to severe side effect of the chemotherapy, she was admitted for supportive treatment. She was refer to our oncologist of right palpable mass with oozing and purulent discharge without change. Ｃurrent stage is cT4cN1M1, Stage IV. Now, she was admitted to our ward for further treamtent.
  • A
    • Assessment
      • Left breast cancer with liver and right femoral bone metastasis ,cT4cN1M1, Stage IV
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: Bedside PT rehabilitation programs
      • Goal: recondition, improve endurance and muscle strength
• 2021-08-12 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This 53-year-old woman patient is a case of Left breast cancer with liver and right femoral bone metastases, Stage IV. Right thigh pain developed in 2021/05. Whole body bone scan on 2021/08/11 showed right pelvis bone metastasis. Now, for evaluate palliative radiotherapy for pain control. Thank you.
  • A
    • Palliative RT is indicated. CT-simulationi will be arranged today. Plan to deliver 30 Gy/ 10 fx to the Rt hip joint region. RT will start on 2022/08/16. Thank you very much.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-12-16 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr + furosemide 20mg ST
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-25 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr + furosemide 20mg ST
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-04 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-27 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-26 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-08 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-17 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-19 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-14 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-19 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-26 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-27 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-23 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-26 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-22 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-12 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-17 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-28 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1 + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-27 - Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) 5.4mg/m2 200mg D5W 100mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-06 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-05-16 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-28 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-21 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-31 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-03 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-13 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-23 - Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine) 3.6mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 90min (T-DM1, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-31 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-18 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-07-27 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-07-06 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-06-15 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-05-25 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-05-04 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-03-30 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-03-02 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-02-09 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2022-01-12 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2021-12-15 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2021-11-24 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2021-11-03 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2021-10-13 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2021-09-22 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2021-09-02 - docetaxel 35mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 0hr
• 2021-08-26 - docetaxel 35mg/m2 55mg NS 250mL 1hr
• 2021-08-12 - docetaxel 35mg/m2 55mg 1hr

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2025-02-26

The patient is a 54-year-old female with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (cT4bN1M1, Stage IV), with known metastases to lungs, liver, bones, and brain. She has a history of palliative chemotherapy and targeted therapy, including trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) and trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu). Disease progression has been evident, with worsening hepatic metastases, new-onset obstructive jaundice, and complications including electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia), anemia, and acute kidney injury (AKI). She has undergone percutaneous gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) and percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage (PTCD) revisions to manage biliary obstruction. Palliative care involvement was discussed, and DNR preference was documented but lacked family signatures earlier.

Recent imaging reveals progressive liver, lung, and bone metastases, splenomegaly with portal vein encasement, and new ECG findings of sinus tachycardia with old anterolateral/inferior infarcts. Given her hepatic dysfunction, biliary drainage, and ongoing palliative care discussions, careful monitoring and symptom-directed management are essential.

Problem 1. Hepatic Dysfunction with Obstructive Jaundice

• Objective
  • Progressive liver metastases with increasing size (CT 2025-02-24).
  • Obstructive jaundice with total bilirubin peaking at 25.79 mg/dL (2025-01-24), then gradual decrease to 14.95 mg/dL (2025-02-03) after PTGBD and PTCD revision.
  • Splenomegaly (14 cm) with portal vein encasement (CT 2025-02-24), likely contributing to hepatic congestion.
  • Previous ERCP failure (EGD 2025-01-21) due to duodenal mucosal swelling.
  • Palliative care team involved; radiotherapy deferred for now due to hepatic dysfunction (Consult 2025-02-05).
• Assessment
  • Liver metastases continue to progress, with increasing tumor burden despite systemic therapy.
  • Hyperbilirubinemia is improving post-drainage but remains high, reflecting persistent biliary obstruction.
  • No clear intervention to relieve obstruction; ERCP was not feasible, and RT was deferred.
  • Hepatic synthetic function is failing, contributing to coagulopathy (abnormal coagulation profile, 2025-02-03).
• Recommendation
  • Continue supportive care with “Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid)” to promote bile flow.
  • Monitor coagulation profile and correct abnormalities as needed.
  • Evaluate for hepatic encephalopathy risk given worsening liver function.
  • Consider secondary biliary cirrhosis as a potential consequence; if bilirubin worsens, consider repeat PTCD evaluation.

Problem 2. Electrolyte Imbalances (Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypomagnesemia)

• Objective
  • Hypokalemia treated with Const-K (potassium chloride ER) 10 mEq TID (Active Med 2025-02-25).
  • Hypocalcemia (Ca 1.25 mg/dL, adjusted 1.61 mg/dL, 2025-02-03) treated with BIO-CAL (tribasic calcium phosphate + cholecalciferol) PO + IV calcium gluconate.
  • Hypomagnesemia treated with MgSO4 IV + MgO PO.
• Assessment
  • Electrolyte depletion likely secondary to hepatic dysfunction, diuretics, and ongoing systemic therapy.
  • Repletion strategies appear effective, as there are no critical symptoms of tetany or arrhythmias.
  • Persistent GI losses from biliary drainage and malabsorption contribute to recurrent electrolyte imbalances.
• Recommendation
  • Continue electrolyte monitoring and supplementation.
  • Assess for secondary causes (e.g., malabsorption, tumor-related PTH-like peptide secretion).
  • Titrate replacement based on serial electrolyte levels.

Problem 3. Anemia

• Objective
  • Hgb decreased to 9.7 g/dL (2025-02-03), stable but indicative of chronic anemia.
  • Likely multifactorial: chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, chronic disease anemia, possible GI losses.
  • No acute bleeding, but low platelet count (121 x10³/uL, 2025-02-03) suggests bone marrow suppression.
• Assessment
  • Consistent trend of mild to moderate anemia, likely chronic and stable.
  • Iron deficiency should be ruled out given malignancy and chronic inflammation.
  • No acute transfusion requirement unless symptomatic.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor Hgb trends; transfuse only if symptomatic.
  • Check iron studies, reticulocyte count to differentiate between iron-deficiency vs. anemia of chronic disease.
  • Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) could be considered if anemia worsens.

Problem 4. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

• Objective
  • Elevated creatinine and BUN noted during admission (2025-02-03).
  • Likely due to dehydration, sepsis risk, or hepatorenal syndrome.
• Assessment
  • AKI is likely pre-renal due to hepatic congestion, dehydration, or biliary sepsis.
  • No overt uremic symptoms reported, suggesting mild-moderate AKI.
• Recommendation
  • Maintain hydration with NS infusion.
  • Monitor renal function closely for deterioration.
  • Consider renal consult if AKI worsens or becomes intrinsic.

Problem 5. Cardiac Concerns (ECG Abnormalities) - Objective - 2025-02-26 ECG: Sinus tachycardia, old inferior/anterior infarcts. - Prior ECG (2025-02-03): T-wave abnormality, possible anterior ischemia. - Mildly elevated BP and tachycardia seen in recent vitals (2025-02-26).

• Assessment
  • Silent cardiac ischemia is possible, given history of metastatic disease and hypoxia risk.
  • Cardiac involvement from malignancy vs. chemotherapy cardiotoxicity (HER2-targeted therapy history).
  • No acute symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea), but findings warrant caution.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor troponins and BNP to assess for cardiac ischemia or stress.
  • Consider echocardiogram to evaluate cardiac function, especially if tachycardia persists.
  • Adjust medications (e.g., beta-blockers) if symptomatic tachycardia worsens.

Problem 6. Palliative Care and Goals of Care Discussion

• Objective
  • DNR preference documented (Palliative Care 2025-02-25) but no family signature.
  • Husband initially preferred aggressive treatment but now accepts palliative co-management.
  • No uncontrolled pain or distress; patient remains calm and interactive.
• Assessment
  • Progression of metastatic disease and worsening hepatic function indicate a terminal stage.
  • Family dynamics may impact decision-making; palliative discussions should continue.
• Recommendation
  • Continue palliative care engagement and clarify resuscitation preferences with family.
  • Optimize symptom management, ensuring comfort measures.
  • Reassess hospice eligibility given terminal progression.

2023-06-28

[reconciliation]

• Currently, we are unable to access the patient’s PharmaCloud database, likely due to lack of authorization. However, after reviewing the medication records in HIS5, it’s apparent that all valid prescriptions have been issued by the Hemato-Oncology department. Therefore, we did not find any issues related to medication reconciliation.

[patient education]

• On this hospitalization, the patient is receiving Enhertu ADC for the first time. I visited the patient around 14:00 on 2023-06-28, carrying a leaflet explaining the possible side effects and precautions of this medication. During my visit, the patient’s younger sister arrived, and I also explained the details to her, especially emphasizing on the risk of Interstitial Lung Disease. I informed them that they should immediately notify the medical team if any suspected symptoms occur. The patient’s sister inquired about how to contact the doctor on regular days, to which I advised that she could call the hospital to reach the clinic or contact nurse practitioner Zheng for relay. I also provided the contact information of the Pharmacy Consultation Window for their future reference.

2022-11-23

• In terms of PFS and OS, trastuzumab deruxtecan outperforms trastuzumab emtansine (ref: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan versus Trastuzumab Emtansine for Breast Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(12):1143-1154. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2115022), however trastuzumab deruxtecan remains unreimbursed by the National Health Insurance program.
• The patient has met the criteria (had received trastuzumab and a taxane) to apply for trastuzumab emtansine coverage under the National Health Insurance Program.
• Ado-trastuzumab emtansine for patients with breast cancer, metastatic, HER2+: IV 3.6 mg/kg every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
• As long as trastuzumab emtansine is used, it is recommended to monitor any possible hepatotoxicity and cardiotoxicity on a regular basis.

2022-09-29

• Neurosurgery suggests craniotomy for the patient’s severe headache due to brain mets.
• Neratinib has been tested in combination with capecitabine in patients with HER2+ breast cancer brain metastases. Of the 37 patients, 89%, 22% and 14% were previously treated with trastuzumab, T-DM1 and another investigational HER2-directed agent, respectively, and most had received previous radiotherapy (65% WBRT and 32% SRS) and several chemotherapy agents. It is reported that 18 partial responses, with a brain metastasis volumetric response of 49%, 6-month PFS of 38% and a median time-to-brain-mets progression of 5.5 months. 51% of patients experienced grade 3 toxicities, of which 32% were gastrointestinal events, mostly diarrhoea, requiring specific prophylactic management.
  • ref: a phase II trial of neratinib and capecitabine for patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer and brain metastases. J. Clin. Oncol. 37, 1081–1089 (2019).
• The above result was supported by the NALA -randomised second-/third-line trial, including 130 patients with non-progressive BM at study entry. The overall cumulative incidence of intervention for BM was reduced from 29.2% with lapatinib–capecitabine to 22.8% with neratinib–capecitabine (P = 0.043).
  • ref: Neratinib + capecitabine versus lapatinib + capecitabine in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer previously treated with >= 2 HER2-directed regimens: findings from the multinational, randomized, phase III NALA trial. J. Clin. Oncol. 37, 1002–1002 (2019).
• In an investigator-initiated prospective, open-label, single-arm phase II TUXEDO-1 study conducted among patients with newly diagnosed or progressive brain metastases from HER2-positive breast cancer, antibody drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan yielded responses by response assessment in neuro-oncology brain metastases (RANO-BM) criteria in 11 of 15 patients with a response rate by central review of 73.3% in the intention-to-treat (ITT) population. Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 14 months, and median overall survival (OS) was not reached at a median follow-up of 12 months.
  • ref: Trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-positive breast cancer with brain metastases: a single-arm, phase 2 trial. Nat Med 28, 1840–1847 (2022).
• Trastuzumab deruxtecan is available as a ‘temporary purchase’ item in the inventory.

2021-08-12

• stage workup is renewing, continuing HTN management for the moment with patient-carried drugs
  • Adapine (nifedipine) 30mg PO QD
  • Diovan (valsartan) 80mg PO QD
  • Syntrend (carvedilol) 12.5mg PO QD
• brain and/or spine MRI with contrast should be indicated if CNS symptoms, back pain or symptoms of spinal cord compression.
  • bone scan or sodium fluoride PET/CT, if needed.
• all or some of ER, PR, HER2, BRCA, PIK3CA, PD-L1, NTRK, MSI-H/dMMR, TMB-H tests might have been done at Taipei city hospital Fuyou branch, order the tests for new biopsy if needed.
  • since the patient received herceptin before, HER2 should be positive.
• for preoperative/adjuvant therapy for HER2(+), options including:
  • paclitaxel/trastuzumab
  • docetaxel/carboplatin/trastuzumab
  • docetaxel/carboplatin/trastuzumab/pertuzumab
  • doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel/trastuzumab
  • doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel plus trastuzumab/pertuzumab

701127097

250225

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-06 Pathology - pancreas total/subtotal resection
  • Diagnosis
    • Pancreas, whipple operation — ductal adenocarcinoma
    • Lymph node, peri-pancreatic and LN group 8,9,12 dissection — metastatic carcinoma (12/24) with extranodal extension.
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — free.
    • pT2 pN2 (if cM0); pStage: III, at least
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - whipple operation and LN group 8,9,12 dissection: Pancreas: 5 x 4 x 3 cm; duodenum: 22 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm; stomach: 8 x 5 x 2 cm. Cholecystectomy: 6 x 3 x 2 cm.
    • Tumor Site: Pancreatic head
    • Tumor Size: 2.5 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-9: tumor and margins; A10-11: ampulla of Vater; A12-17: pancreas; A18: common bile duct; A19: peri-pancreatic lymph nodes; A20: stomach; A21: duodenum; A22: peri-intestinal lymph nodes; A23-24: perigastric lymph node, greater curvature side; A25: perigastric lymph nodes, lessure curvature side; A26: group 8, and 12 lymph nodes; A27: gallbladder.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Ductal adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade- G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension
      • Tumor invades duodenal wall
      • Tumor invades peripancreatic soft tissues
    • Margins
      • All margins are uninvolved by invasive carcinoma and high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin: 2 mm.
      • Specify: retroperitoneal surface.
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
    • Perineural Invasion: Present, many sites, extensive.
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Number involved/examined: 12/24 with extranodal extension.
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) – not applicable.
      • Primary Tumor (pT) - pT2: Tumor >2 cm and ≤4 cm in greatest dimension
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - pN2: Metastasis in four or more regional lymph nodesc
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) - if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - none
    • Comment(s)- none.
• 2024-12-04 Pathology - duodenum biopsy
  • Duodenum, SDA, biopsy (B) — Brunner’s gland yperplasia
• 2024-12-04 Pathology - pancreas biopsy
  • Labeled as “pancreas head”, EUS FNA biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of fibrotic tissue with adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK 19 (+), CA19-9 (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (- to equivocal), CD56 (-).
• 2024-12-04 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings
    • Minimal mucosal breaks less than 5mm were noted at EC junction. Several erosions were noted at antrum. Swelling mucosa with erosions were noted from duodenal bulb to SDA, s/p biopsy (B). We tried to access duodenal second portion but failed due to swelling mucosa and sharp angle.
  • EUS findings
    • With UCT260, EUS showed borderline CBD dilation, up to 7.0mm in diameter, with a hyperechoic tubular structure and some air bubbles inside. Mild synmmetric CBD wall thickening was also noted. A 37.5*26.5mm ill-defined heterogeneous hypoechoic lesion was noted at pancreatic head, causing MPD interruption and uptream MPD irregular dilation, up to 5.9mm in diameter at body. The tumor was very close to MPV (suspicious contact at one cut). CA/SMA/PV were free from the tumor. Another two to three anechoic lesions up to 8.2mm were also noted at body. A 9.3mm hypoechoic lesion was noted near neck. CEH-EUS was performed with contrast Sonazoid 0.6ml and showed hypoenhancement since 14sec. EUS-FNB was performed with three passes from duodenal bulb and some tissue core was acquired (A).
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic head tumor, favor malignancy, close to MPV, causing upstream MPD irregular dilation, s/p CEH-EUS and EUS-FNB (A)
    • Pancreatic cystic lesions, body, favor BD-IPMN, without worrisome features
    • Peripancreatic lymphadenopathy, neck, favor benign nature
    • ERBD in situ, CBD, with cholangitis change
    • Duodenal erosions, bulb to SDA, r/o tumor invasion, s/p biopsy (B)
    • Gastric erosions, antrum
    • Refulx esophagitis, LA A (minimal)
• 2024-12-03 CTA - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs: normal appearance of LLL, RLL, and RUL
      • a thin-walled lung cyst in RML 12mm
      • subsegmental atelectasis at inferior lingular segment and medial RML.
    • Visible abdominal contents: an heteogeneous enhnncing soft tissue lesion in the pancreatic head (tiny LNs in surrounding region), 26mm in size causing dilatation of the biliary tree (with air collection) and P-duct. s/p biliary stenting
      • a few cystic lesions in the pancreatic body and tail, up to 8 mm.
      • mild hyperplasia of left adrenal gland and several renal cysts on both kidney up to 12mm.
  • Impression: no evidence of lung or mediastinal LN metastasis
• 2024-12-02 Pathology - biliary tract
  • Labeled as “distal CBD narrowing, the interruped site”, ERCP biopsy (A) — blood clots and abundant hyperplastic glands.
  • Labeled as “distal CBD narrowing, cytobrush tip”, ERCP biopsy (B) — scanty fibrinoid material only.
  • Labeled as “distal CBD narrowing, the middle part of CBD narrowing segment”, ERCP biopsy (C) — benign fibrotic duodenal tissue with bland glands. IHC stain CK highlight intact glands.
  • Labeled as “lower part of major papilla”, ERCP biopsy (D) — benign duodenal type tissue with glandular hyperplasia.
• 2024-11-29 Magnetic Resonance CholangioPancreatography, MRCP
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue mass lesion in the pancreatic head, 2.7 cm in size (the largest dimension), causing marked dilatation of the bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreatic duct. This mass lesion shows hypointensity on T1WI and mild hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI. During dynamic study, this mass shows poor contrast enhancement in arterial phase, portal-venous phase and delayed phase images.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head (T2) is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with EUS-guided biopsy.
    • There is mild fatty stranding in peri-pancreatic body and tail.
      • Acute or chronic pancreatitis is suspected.
      • Please correlate with serum IgG4, amylase and lipase level.
    • There are few cystic lesions in the pancreatic body and tail, up to 8 mm, that may be IPMN (branch-duct type).
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 1.3 cm).
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head (T2) is highly suspected. Please correlate with EUS-guided biopsy.
• 2024-11-29 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP
  • Findings
    • Duodenum
      • Hyperemic patches with mildly uneven surface was noted from bulb to second portion.
    • Papilla
      • A hyperemic, elongated major papilla was noted at second portion of duodenum. Easily touch-bleeding part with altered microsurface was noted at the lower part of major papilla, s/p biopsy (D).
    • Pancreatic duct
      • Not checked
    • Common bile duct
      • Cholangiogram showed dilated CBD, up to about 18cm in diameter. Distal CBD narrowing was noted, about 3cm in length, with mild uneven surface at medial side of distal CBD above the interrupted site. Brush cytology was performed at the interrupted site (A) and intraductal biopsy was then performed to the narrowing part of CBD (C). The cytobrush was also sent for pathology (B).
    • Intrahepatic bile duct
      • Bilateral IHD were opacified, without obvious filling defect.
    • Gall bladder
      • GB was not opacified
  • Management:
    • CBD cannulation was achieved by Mediglobe papillotome with Olympus visiglide 2 guidewire (0.025, angle-tipped) after papilla contact once. Much dark-greenish bile was aspirated.
    • EST was performed.
    • Brush cytology was performed to the CBD interrupted site with Steris Infinity cytobrush (10passes*2). Some tissue fragments were noted and sent for cytology and pathology (A). The tip of cytobrush was also sent for pathology (B).
    • Intraductal biopsy to the interrupted site but failed due to large distal CBD angle. Intraductal biopsy*3 was performed to the middle to narrowing CBD segment (C).
    • ERBD (BSC double pigtail, 7F*7cm) was placed to CBD.
    • Biopsy was performed to the lower part of major papilla (D).
  • Diagnosis:
    • Distal CBD narrowing, s/p brush cytology (A, B) and intraductal biopsy (C), s/p ERBD(double pigtail, 7F*7cm)
    • Suspected ampullary invasion, s/p biopsy (D)
    • Duodenitis with erosions, bulb to second portion
    • Reflux esophagitis, LA A (minimal)
    • GB not opacified
  • Suggestion:
    • Please monitor bleeding and abdominal pain
    • Please check T-bil/amylase/lipase coming morning or severe abdominal pain
• 2024-11-28 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: biliary and pancreatic dilation
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhaning nodule (2.3cm) in pancreatic head (srs601, img29) with biliary tree and p-duct dilatation. Distention of gallbladder. R/O duodenal invasion. Some LNs at upper abdomen.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver. Cystic lesions (5mm, 8mm) in pancreatic body and tail. A cystic lesion (7mm) in left hepatic lobe.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 1.2cm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2024-11-28 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: Jaundice
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth surface but mildly increased brightness of liver was noted.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No lesion was noted in GB
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were dilated.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail.
      • MPD was dilated, up to 0.48cm in diameter. A 3.1*3.1cm ill-defined hypoechoic lesion at periampullary area.
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Biliary tree and MPD dilation, r/o periampullary tumor
    • Fatty liver, mild
  • Suggestion:
    • Hepatic lesion may be masked by fatty liver background
• 2024-11-25 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Dilatation of IHDs and P-duct, suggest further study.
  • Impression:
    • Biliary tract and P-duct dilatation, suggest further study.
• 2024-11-25 SONO - breast
  • Post-op at left breast.
  • Left breast tumor, r/o fibroadenoma. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS2. benign finding
• 2024-11-04 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 69 * 39 mm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: 1.70 / 1.31 cm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 23 x 18 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 20 x 18 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 15 x 15 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 6.7 mm ,
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 24 * 20 mm ,
        • Cyst: 14 * 10 mm
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 26 * 22 mm ,
        • Cyst: 23 * 20 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • R/O mild Adenomyosis
    • R/O Bilateral Ovarian cyst
    • Uterine myoma
• 2018-06-14 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size : 90 x 84 mm
      • Myoma : 42 x 33 mm ,
      • Myoma : 42 x 37 mm ,
    • Endometrium :
      • Thickness : 6.5 mm ,
      • Endometrial polyp : x mm ,
    • Adnexae :
      • ROV :
        • Size : 31 x 22 mm ,
      • LOV :
        • Size : 33 x 18 mm ,
    • CUL-DE-SAC : No fluid
  • IMP
    • Adenomyosis
    • Uterine myoma
• 2018-06-06 Surgical pathology Level V
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, left, partial mastectomy —- Ductal carcinoma in situ, grade I
    • Resection margin: free, 0.6 cm
    • Lymph node, right left axilla/ sentinel, lymphadenecomy —- not received
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast: Size: 4.7 x 3.9 x 2.6 cm
    • Skin: Size: Not included
    • Nipple: Not Included
      
    • Tumor: Size: Grossly, a tan, irregular tumor measuring 1.0 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm.
    • Resection Margin: Free, 0.6 cm from the margin
    • Lymph node: not received
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-6: tumor (A1-2: the same level).
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • FOR DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN SITU
      • Tumor size (cm): 0.3 x 0.25 cm; Sections show fibrocystic change, microcalcification, adenosis and focal ductal carcinoma in situ. The immunohistochemical stains of CK5/6 (sections A4 and A5) and p63 (section A4) are positive around the ducts.
      • Nuclear grade: 1
        
      • Architectural pattern: Non-comedo (solid)
      • Tumor necrosis: Absent
    • Margins: Negative, Closest margin (6 mm from unspecified peripheral margin)
    • Nodal status: not received
    • Treatment Effect: patient not received
    • Lymphovascular invasion: absent.
    • Perineural invasion: absent.
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY:
    • ER (Ab): Positive (100%)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (90%)
    • HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative (0)
    • Ki-67: 1%
    • p53: Negative

[surgical operation]

• 2025-02-12
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7.2fr kabi set
    • fixed at 16cm
• 2025-01-03
  • Surgery
    • whipple operation and LN group 8,9,12 dissection
    • cholecystectomy
  • Finding
    • pancreatic head cancer, with minimal SMV invasion
    • soft pancreas texture
    • p-duct: 2mm in diameter, use 8fr NG tube as internal stent
    • no peritoneal seeding
    • no enlarged LAP
• 2024-11-05
  • Surgery
    • hysteroscopic endometrial curettage
  • Finding
    • Under IVGA, hysteroscopic endometrial curettage were done.
    • Thickened endometrium noted, suspected endometrial hyperplasia
• 2019-11-12
  • Diagnosis
    • senile cataract os
  • PCS code
    • 86008C
  • Finding
    • NS2+ os
• 2019-10-25
  • Diagnosis
    • senile cataract od
  • PCS code
    • 86008C
  • Finding
    • NS2+ od
• 2018-12-28
  • Diagnosis
    • suspected endometrial hyperplasia, EM 1.2cm
  • PCS code
    • 80423B
  • Finding
    • Under IVGA, Hysteroscopic endometrial curettage were done.
    • Thickened endometrium noted , suspected endometrial hyperplasia
• 2018-06-06
  • Diagnosis
    • Calcification in left breast.
  • PCS code
    • 63001B
  • Finding
    • a hypoechoic non-palpable tumor
    • 1cm, 5 o’clock/subalreolar region

[radiotherapy]

• 2018-07-09 ~ 2018-08-20 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the left breast, and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the left breast tumor bed (scar) area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-25 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

[medication]

• 2019-07-23 ~ 2023-10-?? - Femamra (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD
• 2018-07-05 ~ 2019-07-?? - Nolvadex (tamoxifen 10mg) 1# BID

[Ref]

Systemic therapy regimens for metastatic pancreatic cancer: FOLFIRINOX - 2025-02-25 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F79571

• Cycle length: 14 days.
• Regimen
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 180 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 400 mg/m2 IV bolus
    • Give undiluted (50 mg/mL) as a slow IV push over five minutes (administer immediately after leucovorin).
    • Day 1
  • FU
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours (begin immediately after FU IV bolus). To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

Systemic therapy regimens for pancreatic cancer: Modified FOLFIRINOX - 2025-02-25 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F109546

• Cycle length: 14 days.
• Regimen
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS or D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 150 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL NS or D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours. To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

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2025-02-25

[ChatGPT 4o] (not posted)

Based on my review of the NCCN guidelines for breast cancer (2024-10-15) and pancreatic adenocarcinoma (2024-08-02), the following insights are relevant to the patient’s case:

• Breast Cancer (DCIS, 2018, s/p BCT+SLND):
  • DCIS management (DCIS-1, BINV-F, NCCN 2024-10-15) confirms that breast-conserving surgery (BCS) with radiation therapy is standard unless contraindicated.
    
  • The guideline supports adjuvant endocrine therapy (letrozole, tamoxifen) for hormone receptor-positive DCIS, which aligns with the patient’s history of taking Femara (letrozole) and Nolvadex (tamoxifen) from 2018-2023.
    
  • Given her prior radiotherapy (2018-07-09 to 2018-08-20, 5000cGy/25 fractions, 6000cGy to tumor bed), long-term follow-up is required for late toxicities and local recurrence risks.
• Pancreatic Cancer (pT2N2, Stage III, 2025-01-03, s/p Whipple):
  • NCCN pancreatic cancer guidelines (2024-08-02) strongly recommend adjuvant FOLFIRINOX for pT2N2 cases post-Whipple, if performance status permits.
    
  • The patient received FOLFIRINOX on 2025-02-25, which aligns with NCCN preferred regimens for resected pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
    
  • High-risk features (N2, perineural invasion, lymphovascular invasion) indicate a high recurrence risk, reinforcing the need for close CA19-9 monitoring and imaging.
• Surgical and Chemotherapy Considerations:
  • The Whipple operation (2025-01-03) findings confirm pT2N2 status, and port-A implantation (2025-02-12) supports planned chemotherapy delivery.
    
  • NCCN suggests modified FOLFIRINOX if toxicity arises, requiring monitoring for hematologic, renal, and hepatic function.

[Patient]

This 58-year-old female with a history of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the left breast (2018, s/p BCT+SLND, CR) and recently diagnosed pancreatic head adenocarcinoma (pT2N2, stage III, 2025-01-03, s/p Whipple operation) is now undergoing adjuvant FOLFIRINOX (2025-02-25) per NCCN guidelines (2024-08-02, pancreatic cancer).

She initially presented with epigastric fullness (2024-10), progressive jaundice (2025-01), weight loss (6kg in one month), and abnormal liver function tests. Workup confirmed a pancreatic head tumor (2.7 cm, MRCP 2024-11-29) with lymphovascular invasion and N2 lymph node metastases (12/24 positive, Whipple pathology 2025-01-06).

She is currently on FOLFIRINOX (2025-02-25) with supportive care, including GASMIN (dimethylpolysiloxane), Protase (pancrelipase), and Through (sennoside) for GI support.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (pT2N2, Stage III, s/p Whipple, Adjuvant FOLFIRINOX)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis: Pancreatic head adenocarcinoma, pT2N2M0, high-risk features (perineural invasion, lymphovascular invasion) (Whipple pathology, 2025-01-06).
    
  • Surgical history: Whipple operation (2025-01-03) with LN group 8,9,12 dissection, cholecystectomy.
    
  • Adjuvant chemotherapy: FOLFIRINOX (2025-02-25, Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m², Irinotecan 150 mg/m², Leucovorin 300 mg/m², 5-FU 2400 mg/m² over 46 hr, NCCN 2024-08-02 recommendation).
    
  • Pre-Whipple Imaging Findings:
    • MRCP (2024-11-29): 2.7 cm pancreatic head mass, bile duct & MPD dilation.
      
    • CT (2024-11-28): Poorly enhancing pancreatic head lesion (2.3 cm), N2 LAP.
      
  • Tumor Markers:
    • Elevated CA19-9 (308.24 U/mL, 2024-11-28) before surgery.
      
    • Normal CEA (2.1 ng/mL, 2024-11-28).
      
  • Post-op Labs (2025-02-24):
    • AST 50 U/L, ALT 77 U/L (mildly elevated).
      
    • Bilirubin total 0.41 mg/dL, direct 0.08 mg/dL (resolved jaundice).
      
    • Albumin 3.5 g/dL (mildly low).
      
    • eGFR 128.73 mL/min/1.73m² (normal renal function).
• Assessment
  • High-risk stage III disease (N2, LVI, PNI) mandates adjuvant chemotherapy (NCCN 2024-08-02).
    
  • FOLFIRINOX is standard first-line adjuvant therapy, but dose modifications may be required based on toxicity profile (GI, myelosuppression, neurotoxicity).
    
  • CA19-9 should be closely monitored as an early marker of recurrence.
    
  • Liver function remains mildly elevated (AST/ALT), requiring monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Continue adjuvant FOLFIRINOX per NCCN (2024-08-02).
    
  • Monitor CA19-9 trends every cycle to assess response.
    
  • Assess toxicity (hematologic, hepatic, GI) before each cycle; adjust FOLFIRINOX if needed.
    
  • Repeat imaging (CT or MRI) every 3-6 months to detect early recurrence.

Problem 2. Post-Whipple Nutritional and Digestive Issues

• Objective
  • Symptoms: Epigastric fullness, poor digestion since 2024-10.
    
  • Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT): Protase (pancrelipase) initiated (2024-12).
    
  • Abdominal Imaging: No pancreatic atrophy but post-surgical changes.
    
  • GI Medications:
    • GASMIN (dimethylpolysiloxane, PO TID) for bloating.
      
    • Through (sennoside, PO HS) for constipation prevention.
• Assessment
  • Post-Whipple digestive dysfunction is common, requiring PERT (pancrelipase) for exocrine insufficiency.
    
  • Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency (A, D, E, K) is a concern post-Whipple, requiring monitoring and supplementation if needed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue PERT (pancrelipase) and adjust dose based on response.
    
  • Assess for fat malabsorption (stool elastase, fecal fat).
    
  • Monitor weight, albumin, and fat-soluble vitamin levels.
    
  • Adjust diet (small frequent meals, high-calorie intake).

Problem 3. Hematological and Inflammatory Markers

• Objective
  • Baseline CBC (2025-02-24):
    • HGB 12.8 g/dL, HCT 39.2% (stable).
      
    • PLT 313 ×10³/uL (within normal range).
      
    • WBC 11.79 ×10³/uL (mild leukocytosis).
      
    • Neutrophil 86.7% (increased), Lymphocyte 8.7% (low).
      
  • CRP (2025-01-23): 1.3 mg/dL (mildly elevated).
• Assessment
  • Mild leukocytosis (↑WBC, ↑Neutrophils) may be reactive post-surgery or due to chemotherapy effects.
    
  • CRP is mildly elevated but not suggestive of active infection or significant inflammation.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC, especially during chemotherapy for neutropenia risk.
    
  • Monitor for signs of infection or febrile neutropenia post-chemotherapy.
    
  • Repeat CRP if clinical suspicion of inflammation/infection arises.

Problem 4: Electrolyte Imbalance (Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia)

• Objective
  • Last recorded serum potassium (K): 3.0 mmol/L (2025-02-24, mild hypokalemia).
    
  • Last recorded serum calcium (Ca): 2.12 mmol/L (2025-02-24, borderline low).
    
  • Comparison with previous levels (2025-01-23):
    • K was 4.0 mmol/L (normal).
      
    • Ca was 2.24 mmol/L (previously normal).
      
  • Chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) planned for 2025-02-25, which includes oxaliplatin and irinotecan, both of which may exacerbate electrolyte imbalances through renal losses, diarrhea, and metabolic effects.
• Assessment
  • The patient is starting chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) on 2025-02-25, and pre-existing hypokalemia (K 3.0 mmol/L) increases the risk of worsening due to chemotherapy-induced diarrhea and nephrotoxicity.
    
  • Hypocalcemia (Ca 2.12 mmol/L) may be due to hypoalbuminemia (albumin 3.5 g/dL, 2025-02-24) or mild post-Whipple malabsorption, and oxaliplatin in FOLFIRINOX can further lower calcium by binding to it.
    
  • If not corrected, hypokalemia may predispose to cardiac arrhythmias, and hypocalcemia may cause neuromuscular symptoms.
• Recommendation
  • Recheck serum potassium and calcium levels before initiating FOLFIRINOX (2025-02-25).
    
  • If K < 3.5 mmol/L, administer potassium supplementation before or during chemotherapy (oral if mild, IV if severe).
    
  • Monitor for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, which may exacerbate potassium loss, and supplement accordingly.
    
  • Consider checking ionized calcium to determine true hypocalcemia.
    
  • If corrected calcium remains low, consider calcium supplementation with vitamin D if needed.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-23 CXR
  • Multifocal opacities and consolidations over both lungs. Favor infectious process.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
  • S/P N-G tube insertion.
• 2025-02-06 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Few nodular opacities projecting in both lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-02-05 SONO - abdomen
  • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
• 2025-02-03 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia with Premature atrial complexes
  • Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-02-02 KUB
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon at right lateral aspect of L3-4 and L4-5.
    
  • Compression fracture of L1 vertebral body is highly suspected.
  • Please correlate with L-spine lateral view.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2025-01-30 CXR
  • Increased infiltration in both lung fields
  • Normal heart size and configuration
  • Left pleural effusion
  • s/p port A insertion
• 2025-01-30 CT - brain
  • Without-contrast CT of brain shows:
    • Periventricular low attenuation, suggestive of leukoaraiosis.
    • No intracranial hemorrhage. No abnormal space-occupying lesion.
    • Prominent sulci, fissures, and ventricles.
    • No midline shift.
    • No skull lesion.
    • Atherosclerosis of intracranial ICAs, cavernous portion, and vertebral arteries.
  • Impression
    • Leukoaraiosis, brain atrophy, and intracranial atherosclerotic disease
• 2025-01-30 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Poor wave progression
• 2024-12-08 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • Post-op at the stomach.
    • Consolidation in left lower lung with heteregeneous density, r/o necrotizing pneumonia, suggest clinical correlation.
    • Right renal cyst, 1.2cm.
    • Bronchiectasis in RML.
• 2024-12-03 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-12-03 Bladder sonography
  • PVR: 29.77 ml
• 2024-11-15 ECG
  • Poor data quality
  • Sinus tachycardia with Premature supraventricular complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-14 CT - abdomen
  • Imp: Consolidation of left lower lobe with moderate pleural effusion.
• 2024-10-15 KUB
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon at right lateral aspect of L4-5.
  • Compression fracture of L1 vertebral body.
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at left upper abdomen.
• 2024-09-10 Pelvis & Bilat. Hip Lat
  • There is no identifiable osteoblastic or osteolytic bony lesion recognized in the current radiography. Please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
• 2024-09-10 L-spine AP + Lat. (including sacrum)
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L4-5 and L5-S1.
  • Wedge deformity of L1 vertebral body is noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-06-18 Lower leg Rt
  • vertical fracture of patella
• 2024-05-15 PD-L1 28.8
  • Cellblock No. S2024-07716 A8
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS < 1
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 0.5
• 2024-04-18 Pathology - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, total gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, pStage IIIC, pT3N3b(if cMx)
    • Margins, proximal, esophagus, total gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Margins, distal, duodenum, total gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Omentum, omentectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, division 1, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (3/14)
    • Lymph node, division 2, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (9/17)
    • Lymph node, division 3, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (5/10)
    • Lymph node, division 4, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (5/30)
    • Lymph node, division 5, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, division 6, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/8)
    • Lymph node, division 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (1/9)
    • Lymph node, division 10, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure:Partial gastrectomy, other (specify): lesser curvature: 13.3 cm; greater curvature: 19.5; esophagus: 0.4 cm in length; duodenum: 1.8 cm in length; omentum: 47 x 25 x 1.0 cm
    • Tumor Site: The whole stomach, esophagus and duodenum are diffusely involved.
    • Tumor Size: 20 x 11 cm
    • Gross configuration
      • For advanced carcinoma (Borrmann classification): Type IV: Infiltrative, predominantly intramural lesion, poorly demarcated
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: proximal resection margin (shaving from the stapled cutend); A2: distal resection margin (shaving from the stapled cutend); A3: tumor, ink serosa; A4: tumor with esophagus; A5: tumor with duodenum; A6-8: tumor; B1-2: omentum; C: lymph node, division 1; D: lymph node, division 2; E: lymph node, division 3; F1-4: lymph node, division 4; G: lymph node, division 5; H: lymph node, division 6; I1-2: lymph node, division 7, 8, 9, 11, 12; J: lymph node, division 10.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma, Lauren classification of adenocarcinoma: Diffuse type; WHO (2019): poorly cohesive, other cell type
      
    • Histologic Grade: G3: Poorly differentiated, undifferentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: involved by invasive carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stain is positive.
      • Distal margin: involved by invasive carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stain is positive.
      • Radial margin: very close, < 0.1 cm
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: present
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: please see diagnosis
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
        
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN3b: Metastasis in 16 or more regional lymph nodes
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
• 2024-04-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (135 - 37) / 135 = 72.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dilated LA and LV
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Some isolated VPCs at the exam.
• 2024-04-16 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism involving the body of the stomach and in some regional lymph nodes. Primary gastric malignancy with some regional lymph node metastases of low FDG uptake may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar and some mediastinal lymph nodes. Inflammatory process is more likely. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left axillary lymph nodes, probably due to physiologic FDG uptake because of lymphatic drainage from the site of FDG extravasation in the left upper limb.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-04-15 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87 - 24) / 87 = 72.41%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr II LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation; mildly dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis and mild posterior mitral annulus calcification with trivial mitral regurgitation; mild tricuspid regurgitation.
    • Frequent VPCs.
• 2024-04-12 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, middle body, AW/LC, biopsy (A) — Adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: Her2/neu: negative (score=1+), PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2(+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact).
• 2024-04-12 Flow volume chart
  • r/o mild restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2024-04-11 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Diffuse infiltrative gastric mucosa lesion with ulcerative mucosa and ulcers, body to fundus, suspect malignancy, Borrmann classification type IV, s/p biopsy (“A” was labelled for the biopsy at middle body, AW/LC ; “B” was for the biopsy at body, GC/PW)
      
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Duodenal polyp, bulb
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-04-10 CT - abdomen
  • History: gastric cancer
  • Findings:
    • There is wall thickening at the gastric body, 3 cm in size, that is c/w adenocarcinoma (T3).
    • There are four enlarged nodes in the gastrohepatic ligament and hepatoduodenal ligament that may be regional metastatic nodes (N2).
    • A renal cyst 1.3 cm in right middle pole is noted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value)    N:N2(N_value)    M:M0(M_value)    STAGE:III(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-31 ~ 2025-02-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric, pT3N3b (cM0) stage IIIC status post total gastrectomy on 2024/04/17 under concurrent chemoradiotherapy now
    • Sepsis, blood culture was Coagulase negativeStaphylococcus.
    • Dabetes mellitus type 2
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Pneumonia (sputum culture: Klebsiella pneumoniae)
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B, Anti-HBc reactive
  • CC
    • Pregress cought with sputum production and shortness of breath for weeks.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 83 y/o woman patient had the history of 1. adenocarcinoma of gastric pStage IIIC, pT3N3b(if cMx), s/p total gastrectomy and CCRT, 2. DM, 3. HTN, 4. HBV, Retention of urine for years and regular follow up in our CV, Onco and GU outpatient department.
    • Initial, she sufferred from poor intake and easy abdomen fullness with pain and vomit were noted for 1 month. She also noted for body weight loss for 10Kg in recent 2 months. She visited to other hospital for help which diagnosis of poorly differentiate cohesive gastric cancer. She referred to our hospital for further operation.
    • Abdomen CT on 2024/04/11 was performed and showed wall thickening at the gastric body, 3 cm in size. cT3N2M0 stage III.
    • UGI scope on 2024/04/11 which showed diffuse infiltrative gastric mucosa lesion with ulcerative mucosa and ulcers, body to fundus, suspect malignancy, Borrmann classification type IV, s/p biopsy.
    • Pathology revealed Stomach, total gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, pStage IIIC, pT3N3b(if cMx).
    • Whole body PET on 2024/04/16 was performed and showed hypermetabolism involving the body of the stomach and in some regional lymph nodes. Primary gastric malignancy with some regional lymph node metastases.
    • On the resulted, she underwent total gastrectomy with D2 + LN dissection and Roux-en-Y EJ anastomosis and feeding jejunostomy on 2024/04/17.
    • PD-L1(28-8) showed Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: 1 (0.5).
    • She received chemotherapy with FOLFOX (this cycle not added yet Oxalip, due to weakness. LV 300mg/m2, 5FU 300mg/m2 and 2200mg/m2) on 2024/06/03 (C1D1), 2024/06/26 (C1D15), 2024/07/17 (C2D1), 2024/08/06 (C2D15), 2024/08/23 (C3D1), 2024/09/09 (C3D15), 2024/11/26 (C4D1), 2025/01/21 (C4D15).
    • This time, She came to our ER for help due to Conscious: drowsiness for 3-4 days.Vital signs: Temp: 35.6’C, pulse: 118/min, respiration: 20/min, and blood pressure: 92/51 mmHg. Laboratory showed no leukocytosis (WBC 2920 /ul, Neutrophil/Band 41/6 %), anemia (Hb 9.8 g/dL), electrolytes were within abnormal limits (Na/K 129/4.3 mmol/L), normal renal function (Cre 0.76 mg/dL), normal liver function (ALT 12 U/dL), Hyperglycemia (Glu 113 mg/dl), elevated CRP (21.6mg/dL).
    • EKG showed Sinus tachycardia. CXR showed Increased infiltration in both lung fields. Brain CT showed impression of Leukoaraiosis, brain atrophy, and intracranial atherosclerotic disease.
    • Under the diagnosis of Sepsis, She was admitted for further evaluation and management. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Empiric antibiotics with Brosym 4gm Q12H since 2025/01/31, shift to Avelox IVD since 2025/02/03.
    • Aerobic Culture of Sputum on 2025-02-01 was Klebsiella pneumoniae Growth:3+. Blood Culture on 2025-01-30 was Coagulase negative Staphylococcus.
    • Monitor vital signs and respiratory condition. Adequate O2 support to maintain adequate SpO2.
    • Keep chest percussion therapy and encourage sputum suction Q2H + PRN.
    • Monitor I/O to keep balance and with adequate IVF support.
    • Symptomatic treatment with medications. Laxatives use for constipation, retention enema if clinical needed.
    • Antitussive, mucolytic agents and other palliative treatment were given for symptomatic relief. Keep OPD medication treatment. Follow EKG for tachycardia on 2025/02/03.
    • Consult ophthalmology due to Klebsiella pneumoniae infection for endophthalmitis survey.
    • Hypoalbuminemia with albumin by self-pay for 3days (2025/02/06 to 2025/02/08)
    • For infection surve, arrange abdominal echo on 2025/02/05 and showed Chronic liver parenchymal disease.
    • Due to hypoglycermia was noted, discuss with metabolism doctor and metformin 1# bid taper to trajenta 1# qd.
    • Follow lab and CXR 2025/02/10 and infection slowly under control.
    • Due to stable condition, the patient was discharge on 2025/02/17.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# hs 14D
    • Dibose FC (acarbose 100mg) 0.5# TIDAC 14D hold if BS < 80
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 14D hold if SBP < 140
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# QID 14D
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL BID 14D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# BIDAC 14D
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI 14D for pressure ulcer (bedsore?) wounds
    • Avelox FC (moxifloxacin 400mg) 1# QDAC 7D
• 2024-07-11 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Liao YuHuang
  • Prescription x3
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2024-06-18 SOAP Cardiology Liu GuanLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-05-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • B12 supplement Q1-3M
    • B12 and Iron profile Q3M
    • Check 28-8 PD-L1 for the possibility of Nivo + FOLFOX (or CapOx)
    • Refer to GS for Port-A insertion
    • Tx plan: Sandwish (C/T -> CCRT -> C/T)
• 2024-05-07 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • O
    • refer to Oncologist for C/T - R/T - C/T
• 2024-04-10 ~ 2024-05-01 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric, pT3N3b(cM0) stage IIIC status post total gastrectomy with D2 lymph nodes dissection and Roux-en-Y esophagojejunal anastomosis and feeding jejunostomy on 2024/04/17. ECOG:2
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • epigastric discomfort for over 1 month
  • Present illness
    • This 82 year old female case with past history of HTN and type 2 diabetes with regular medications control. This time, she sufferred from poor intake and easy abdomen fullness with pain and vomit were noted for 1 month. She also noted for body weight loss for 10Kg in recent 2 months. She visited to other hospital for help which diagnosis of poorly differentiate cohesive gastric cancer. She referred to our hospital for further operation. Abdomen CT was performed and showed wall thickening at the gastric body, 3 cm in size. cT3N2M0 stage III. This time, she was admitted for nutrition support with TPN first and preoperative evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, pre-operation survey was done and no abnormality. Repet UGI scope on 2024/04/11 which showed diffuse infiltrative gastric mucosa lesion with ulcerative mucosa and ulcers, body to fundus, suspect malignancy, Borrmann classification type IV, s/p biopsy. Pathology revealed adenocarcinoma. Whole body pet was performed and showed hypermetabolism involving the body of the stomach and in some regional lymph nodes. Primary gastric malignancy with some regional lymph node metastases. On the resulted, she underwent total gastrectomy with D2+ LN dissection and Roux-en-Y EJ anastomosis and feeding jejunostomy on 4/17. After weaned from ventilator in the operating room , patient was transferred to SICU for post-op intensive care.
    • During her stay in SICU, we closely monitor her vital sign and neurologic status. We held enteral feedind in the mean while provided adequated nutrition suuport with crystalloid and albumin, adequate pain control with PCA and intravenous analgesics, infection control with Cefoxitin. We consulted cardiologist due to VPC finding on EKG monitor and Concor 1.25mg QD was suggested. Due to stable hemodynamics and neurologic status, she was transfered to ordniary ward on 4/19.
    • In GS ward, we observed the patient’s recovery and administered empiric antibiotics, stool softeners, albumin with lasix therapy, and analgesic agents. Wound management was also performed. UGI series was performed and no evidence of intraabdomen leakage was found. Then she attempted to introduce diet with step by step to liquid diet and combine with jejunostomy feedig was tolerated well. Her general well being was relatively stable. There were no nosocomial infections or other complications, and vital signs remained stable after surgery. Bowel, urinary, and pulmonary functions were normal, and wound pain was tolerable. The abdominal wound was clear, and the JP tube was smoothly removed on 4/26 and 4/27. With improved general condition with stable jejunostomy feeding, she was discharged today, and an outpatient department (OPD) follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# PRNQID 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-06 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • For bedside rehabilitation.
  • A
    • Due to deconditioning, we were consulted for bedside rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • Transfer to commode modA / BADL modA
    • Physical examination
      • Consciousness: E4V4M6
      • Cognition: fair; could follow simple orders and could answer her name
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool incontinence with diaper
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 2+/2+
        • LUE/LLE 2+/2+
      • Swallowing: NG(+) for 1 mo, IDDSI 2 30 ml choking
      • Mobility: bedrest
      • BADL: light hygiene modA / heavy hygiene: maxA
    • Impression
      • Adenocarcinoma of gastric, pT3N3b(cM0) stage IIIC status post total gastrectomy on 2024/04/17 under concurrent chemoradiotherapy now
      • Sepsis, blood culture was Coagulase negativeStaphylococcus.
      • Pneumonia of bilateral, sputum culture was Klebsiella pneumoniae.
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside ST (swallowing) and PT rehabilitation programs.
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and muscle strength; improve swallowing ability.
• 2025-02-04 Ophthalmology
  • A
    • For endophthalmitis survey
      • drowsy consciousness
      • PH: DM+, HTN+, gastric ca
      • OPH: s/p cata ou
      • NKA
    • bedside visit
      • VA cannot be tested
      • IOP soft by digit ou
      • pupil: 3+/3+, no RAPD
      • Conj: not injected ou
      • K: cl ou
      • AC: d/cl ou
      • lens: PCIOL ou
      • F’d: vitreous cl, C/D=0.3 ou
    • A:
      • no endophthalmitis at present
    • P:
      • control blood sugar and infection
• 2024-11-20 Rehabilitation
  • A
    • Due to deconditioning, we were consulted for bedside rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • Walk with Quadcane CG indoor / BADL minA
      • The patient lives with her family
  • Physical examination
    • Consciousness: E4V5M6
    • Cognition: fair; could follow simple orders and answer her name but depressed and weak
    • Swallowing: NG(-)
      • Diet: semi-liquid diet with liquid thickener, drinking 3 ml water choking
      • Swallowing reflex: (+), delayed
      • Hyoid/laryngeal elevation: poor
    • Sphincter: Foley(+); stool incontinence with diaper
    • Muscle power:
      • RUE/RLE 3+/3+
      • LUE/LLE 3+/3+
    • Mobility: maxA
    • BADL: maxA
    • O2:-
    • Loss 10+ kgs in recent months after gastric ca.
  • Impression
    • Cachexia
    • Sepsis, with suspect aspiration pneumonia
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, pStage IIIC, pT3N3b(if cMx), s/p total gastrectomy and CCRT (previous 2024/09)
  • Plan
    • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT and ST (swallowing) rehabilitation programs; caregiver training.
    • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and muscle strength; maintain ROM; improve transfer skill and sitting balance; improve swallowing ability.
    • Suggest tracking the food and water intake for 2-3 days. If there are issues with inadequate food or water intake or frequent choking, NG tube insertion is recommended.
• 2024-09-13 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For treatment plan: Sandwish (C/T -> CCRT -> C/T).
  • A
    • The subsequent CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/09/19. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the preOP stomach and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. RT will start around 2024/09/23 or 2024/09/24. Thank you very much.
• 2024-04-18 Cardiology
  • Q
    • Thus after total gastrectomy with D2 + LN dissection and Roux-en-Y EJ anastomosis and feeding jejunostomy on 2024/04/17 she was transfered to SICU for further care.
    • We noticed her 12 leads and EKG monitor keep showing sinus rhythm with frequent premature ventricular complexs. Patient complained about dyspnea occasionally after the opertaion. We just checked lipid profile, free T4, TSH, cardiac enzyme, and arranged cardiac sonography.
    • Concerning of her EKG finding, we need your expertise opinion and suggestion for this patient.
  • A
    • 82 y/o female, a case of:
      • Gastric Ca s/p OP
      • Frequent VPCs
      • HCVD
      • DM
    • O
      • LV: 53/31
      • LVEF: 71%
      • Hb: 10.6
      • Cr: 0.64
    • Suggestion:
      • Please give adequate pain control and keep electrolyte balance.
      • Please give Bisoprolol 1.25mg-2.5mg bid
      • Might add propafenone 1# bid if still frequent VPCs after Bisoprolol
• 2024-04-11 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • nutrition support for TPN
    • This 82 y/o female case with past history of HTN and type 2 diabetes with regular medications control. This time, she sufferred from poor intake and easy abdomen fullness with pain and vomit were noted for 1 month. She also noted for body weight loss for 10 Kg in recent 2 months. She visited to other hospital for help which diagnosis of poorly differentiate cohesive gastric cancer. She referred to our hospital for further operation. This time, she was admitted for nutrition support with TPN first and preoperative evaluation. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • A case of gastric cancer who request pre-op nutrition support.
    • O
      • General appearance: ill looking
      • GI tract:
        • Dysphagia (-), Abd pain (-), Abd distension (-), Nausea (-), Vomiting (-), Diarrhea (-), Poor appetite (+), Poor digestion (+), BW loss (+, 10kg/1M) , stool (+), Bowel sound (-)
          
      • Feeding: as tolerance
      • Allergy: NKA
      • Past history: DM
      • Nutrition assessment:
        • BH 161cm, BW 57kg
        • IBW 57kg, 100%IBW, BMI 22
          
        • BEE 1115kcal, TEE 1739kcal
      • Lab data: Alb 4.0, K 4.2, BS 98
        
    • According to the patient’s present conditions, parenteral nutrition will be suitable for nutrition supply. We will follow this case for adjustment of optimal nutrition support.
    • PN Use Suggestion:
      • DC Smofkabiven peri 1448ml QD (RI 10U)
      • SMOFkabiven central 1477ml QD, 61.5ml/hr
      • Lyo-Povigent 4ml/QD (add in TPN) (if not availabe, then swift to B-complex 1ml QD and Vitacicol 2ml QD in TPN)
      • Addaven 10ml/QD (add in TPN)
      • RI 10U QD (add in TPN)
    • Items to be monitored when PN use:
      • TPN is for single route, do not mix with other drugs except TPN drugs.
      • Check BW QW5 and record I/O Q8H
      • Check one touch Q6H x 2 days, if stable QD check
      • Please control BS < 200 mg/dl with RI sliding scale
      • QW1 check CBC/DC
      • QW1 check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin
      • When TPN is insufficient, replace with YF5 or D10W.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-17 - Op Method:
  • total gastrectomy with D2+ LN dissection and Roux-en-Y EJ anastomosis
  • feeding jejunostomy
  • Finding:
    • scirrhous type gastric ca involved from fundus to antrum
    • LN enalarge at station 3,4,8,9

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-09-25 ~ 2024-11-04 - completed RT to the preOP stomach site and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 45 Gy/ 25 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-21 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxalip) + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 2700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-26 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxalip) + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-08 ~ undergoing - Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 1# TID

• 2024-09-25 ~ 2024-10-02 - Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 2# BID

• 2024-09-09 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-08-23 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-08-06 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-17 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-06-26 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-06-03 - ………………………………….. leucovorin 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX without Oxa)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-02-24

This 83-year-old female has gastric adenocarcinoma (pT3N3b, cM0, Stage IIIC) post-total gastrectomy (2024-04-17) with D2 lymph node dissection, followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (FOLFOX-based chemotherapy and radiotherapy 45 Gy/25 fx completed 2024-11-04). She has multiple comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), chronic hepatitis B (anti-HBc reactive), and a history of sepsis.

Her recent clinical course is complicated by pneumonia (Klebsiella pneumoniae, sputum culture 2025-02-01), sepsis (Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, blood culture 2025-01-30), progressive anemia, severe thrombocytopenia, and electrolyte imbalances (hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia).

Key recent findings: - Multifocal pneumonia (CXR 2025-02-23) with persistent bilateral lung opacities and consolidations. - Progressive anemia (Hgb 9.9 g/dL, 2025-02-24) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 69 x10³/uL, 2025-02-24). - Severe hyponatremia (Na 122 mmol/L, 2025-02-24). - Metabolic acidosis (HCO3 12.1 mmol/L, BE -10.7 mmol/L, 2025-02-23) and hyperkalemia (K 5.9 mmol/L, 2025-02-23). - Elevated inflammatory markers (CRP 23.8 mg/dL, 2025-02-23; NT-proBNP 9756.9 pg/mL, 2025-02-23). - Underlying chronic liver parenchymal disease (Abdominal SONO 2025-02-05). - History of anterior infarct (ECG 2025-02-03) and frequent premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) (ECG 2024-04-18).

Current treatment: - Active chemotherapy with Xeloda (capecitabine) 500 mg TID (since 2024-10-08) - Antibiotics: Sintrix (ceftriaxone) IV for pneumonia - Supportive care: Baraclude (entecavir), Megest (megestrol), Wecoli (bethanechol), Avelox (moxifloxacin), Rivotril (clonazepam), etc.

The key concerns are ongoing infection, electrolyte disturbances, anemia/thrombocytopenia, and overall disease progression.

Problem 1. Multifocal Pneumonia

• Objective
  • CXR (2025-02-23): Bilateral multifocal opacities and consolidations, favor infectious process.
    
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae (Sputum culture 2025-02-01, growth: 3+), currently on antibiotics.
    
  • Persistent tachycardia (HR 95 bpm, 2025-02-24) and dyspnea reported prior to admission.
    
  • Elevated CRP (23.8 mg/dL, 2025-02-23), suggestive of ongoing inflammation.
    
  • NT-proBNP 9756.9 pg/mL (2025-02-23), may indicate cardiac stress or concurrent heart failure.
• Assessment
  • Persistent pulmonary infiltrates despite ongoing antibiotic therapy suggest either incomplete response or additional infection (e.g., aspiration, fungal, or atypical organisms).
    
  • Immunocompromised state due to chemotherapy and malnutrition increases susceptibility to prolonged infections.
    
  • The elevated NT-proBNP raises concern for concurrent cardiopulmonary decompensation or fluid overload.
• Recommendation
  • Broaden infection workup: Consider sputum fungal culture, Legionella/Pneumocystis PCR, and procalcitonin levels.
    
  • Re-evaluate antibiotics: Continue Sintrix (ceftriaxone), but assess for need to escalate (e.g., carbapenems if worsening).
    
  • Consider bronchoscopy if no improvement, especially given prior pleural effusion (CXR 2025-01-30).
    
  • Monitor for respiratory decompensation (SpO2, ABG, lactate) and consider non-invasive ventilation if needed.

Problem 2. Severe Hyponatremia

• Objective
  • Serum Na: 122 mmol/L (2025-02-24), previously 116 mmol/L (2025-02-23).
    
  • Urine Na: 27 mmol/L (2025-02-23), suggests hypovolemic hyponatremia.
    
  • Low serum osmolality (263 mOsm/kg, 2025-02-23), consistent with dilutional hyponatremia.
    
  • Elevated BUN/Cr ratio (BUN 36 mg/dL, Cr 1.26 mg/dL, 2025-02-23), indicating dehydration.
• Assessment
  • Likely hypovolemic hyponatremia due to chronic malnutrition, poor oral intake, and chemotherapy-associated GI losses.
    
  • The low urine Na (27 mmol/L) suggests inadequate sodium retention, supporting the diagnosis.
    
  • Needs careful correction to avoid osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS).
• Recommendation
  • IV fluid resuscitation with 0.9% NaCl (NS) cautiously to raise Na by ≤8 mmol/L/day.
    
  • Recheck Na every 4-6 hours during correction phase.
    
  • Monitor for neurological symptoms (seizures, altered mental status), and if present, may consider 3% hypertonic saline if clinically appropriate.

Problem 3. Progressive Anemia and Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Hgb: 9.9 g/dL (2025-02-24), down from 12.1 g/dL (2025-02-23).
    
  • PLT: 69 x10³/uL (2025-02-24), previously 80 x10³/uL (2025-02-23).
    
  • MCV 95.2 fL (2025-02-24), normocytic anemia.
    
  • History of chemotherapy-associated bone marrow suppression (FOLFOX/Xeloda chemotherapy).
• Assessment
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression, but gastrointestinal bleeding (considering gastric cancer history) should be ruled out.
    
  • Risk of thrombocytopenia-related bleeding, especially with active infection and coagulopathy.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor serial CBC to assess nadir and recovery.
    
  • Consider iron studies, reticulocyte count, and stool occult blood to rule out iron deficiency and bleeding.
    
  • Transfusion if Hgb <8 g/dL or symptomatic anemia.
    
  • Hold chemotherapy temporarily if worsening thrombocytopenia.

Problem 4. Metabolic Acidosis and Hyperkalemia

• Objective
  • HCO3: 12.1 mmol/L (2025-02-23), severe metabolic acidosis.
    
  • K: 5.9 mmol/L (2025-02-23), hyperkalemia.
    
  • Blood gas: pH 7.363, BE -10.7 mmol/L (2025-02-23), consistent with non-compensated metabolic acidosis.
• Assessment
  • Possible causes: Renal impairment, hypovolemic shock, or sepsis-related lactic acidosis.
    
  • The elevated K (5.9 mmol/L) raises concern for renal dysfunction or cellular lysis.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat K and renal function tests.
    
  • Correct acidosis with sodium bicarbonate infusion if worsening.
    
  • Kayexalate or insulin-glucose infusion for hyperkalemia if K >6.0 mmol/L.

Final Remarks

• This patient is critically ill with multifactorial complications (pneumonia, sepsis, hyponatremia, anemia, metabolic acidosis) requiring aggressive monitoring and intervention. Close surveillance of infection markers, electrolyte status, and hematologic parameters is crucial to guide further treatment decisions.

[Gastric Adenocarcinoma (pT3N3b, cM0, Stage IIIC) Post-Gastrectomy and Chemoradiotherapy] (not posted)

• Objective
  • Diagnosis & Surgical History:
    • Poorly differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma, diffuse type (Lauren classification) (Pathology 2024-04-18).
    • Tumor stage: pT3N3b (if cM0), Stage IIIC.
    • Total gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection and Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy (2024-04-17).
    • Extensive lymph node metastasis:
      • 16+ involved nodes across multiple stations (Pathology 2024-04-18).
      • Microscopic perineural and lymphovascular invasion present.
  • Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy:
    • Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) completed 2024-11-04:
      • 45 Gy/25 fx to the preoperative stomach site and adjacent lymphatic drainage areas (RT 2024-09-25 to 2024-11-04).
      • Chemotherapy with modified FOLFOX (fluorouracil/leucovorin/oxaliplatin) initiated on 2024-06-03.
      • Recent chemotherapy regimen: Xeloda (capecitabine) 500 mg TID ongoing since 2024-10-08.
  • Disease Progression Monitoring:
    • Tumor markers:
      • CEA: Progressive increase (3.57 ng/mL on 2024-10-29 → 18.26 ng/mL on 2025-02-03).
      • CA125: Increasing trend (22.8 U/mL on 2024-10-29 → 43.3 U/mL on 2025-02-03).
      • CA199: Persistently <0.80 U/mL.
    • Imaging:
      • CT Abdomen (2024-12-08): No clear local recurrence, but consolidation in LLL with suspected necrotizing pneumonia.
      • PET (2024-04-16): Mild FDG uptake in gastric body and regional lymph nodes, no distant metastases.
    • Histopathologic Markers:
      • PD-L1 (28-8 CPS 0.5, CPS <1) (2024-05-15), suggesting low response likelihood to immune checkpoint inhibitors.
      • HER2-negative (IHC 1+) (2024-04-12).
      • MSI/MSS status: Microsatellite stable (MSS) (IHC 2024-04-12).
• Assessment
  • Tumor progression likely despite ongoing Xeloda (capecitabine):
    • Rising CEA (18.26 ng/mL, 2025-02-03) and CA125 (43.3 U/mL, 2025-02-03) raise concern for subclinical recurrence or micrometastases.
    • No obvious radiological recurrence yet, but progressive anemia, thrombocytopenia, and worsening nutritional status may signal marrow infiltration or peritoneal spread.
    • Persistent pneumonia and immune suppression from chemotherapy could mask progressive disease symptoms.
  • Current systemic therapy (capecitabine) may be suboptimal:
    • Monotherapy with Xeloda (capecitabine) is less effective for advanced/metastatic gastric cancer.
    • FOLFOX was previously administered but with reduced dosing, potentially limiting efficacy.
    • PD-L1 CPS <1 and HER2-negative status limits immunotherapy and trastuzumab options.
  • Risk of peritoneal carcinomatosis or bone marrow involvement:
    • Worsening thrombocytopenia (69 x10³/uL, 2025-02-24) and anemia (Hgb 9.9 g/dL, 2025-02-24) suggest possible bone marrow infiltration.
    • GI symptoms (poor appetite, weight loss) and increasing CA125 suggest peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• Recommendation
  • Confirm disease progression:
    • Abdominal and pelvic CT with contrast to evaluate peritoneal and nodal recurrence.
    • Bone marrow biopsy or PET-CT if marrow infiltration is suspected (given anemia and thrombocytopenia).
    • Tumor marker follow-up in 4-6 weeks (CEA, CA125, AFP, CA199).
  • Reconsider systemic therapy:
    • Transition from capecitabine monotherapy to a more effective regimen (e.g., FOLFIRI or paclitaxel-ramucirumab).
    • Consider second-line chemotherapy options per NCCN guidelines.
    • If peritoneal carcinomatosis is confirmed, intraperitoneal chemotherapy may be an option.
  • Symptom control and supportive care:
    • Monitor and manage chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression (anemia, thrombocytopenia) with transfusions if needed.
    • Aggressive nutritional support (parenteral or enteral feeding if needed).
    • Palliative care consultation for symptom burden management (pain, anorexia, fatigue).

The primary focus now is assessing for recurrence, optimizing chemotherapy, and improving supportive care to maintain functional status.

2024-07-18

[monitoring renal function in FOLFOX treatment]

The patient’s renal function is showing a declining trend. Despite the dose reduction of oxaliplatin in the FOLFOX regimen, if the renal function continues to deteriorate, it may be necessary to reassess the treatment regimen.

• 2024-07-17 Creatinine 1.30 mg/dL
  

• 2024-07-09 Creatinine 0.96 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-26 Creatinine 0.74 mg/dL

• 2024-07-17 eGFR 41.58 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-07-09 eGFR 58.99 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-06-26 eGFR 79.66 ml/min/1.73m^2

[evaluation of iron and vit B12 status following total gastrectomy]

Lab data:

• 2024-07-17 Vitamin B12 4682 pg/mL
  
• 2024-07-17 Ferritin 217.8 ng/mL
  
• 2024-07-17 Fe (Iron-bound) 67 ug/dL
  
• 2024-07-17 TIBC 237 ug/dL
  
• 2024-07-17 UIBC 170 ug/dL

The above lab results suggested that the patient has adequate vitamin B12 and iron levels, which is particularly important following total gastrectomy due to the risk of deficiencies associated with reduced absorption capacities. The elevated vitamin B12 may be due to supplementation, and while not typically harmful, should be monitored to ensure dosages are appropriate. Regular follow-up is crucial to monitor these levels, adjust supplementation as necessary, and check for any signs of micronutrient deficiencies that might not yet be apparent.

700784079

250224

[exam findings]

• 2025-01-27 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • The gastric mucosa is normal in thickness and enhancement.
    • Right renal cyst up to 5.23cm is found.
    • Scoliotic alignment of the thoracolumbar spine is noted.
    • Degenerative change of the bony structure with marginal osteophyte formation is identified.
    • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Imp:
    • No evidence of lymphadenopathy in the study.
    • The gastric mucosa is normal in thickness and enhancement.
• 2024-10-25 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
  • Sections show 20-25 % cellularity. The M/E ratio is about 3/1 - 4/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 1-4/HPF. No increase of blasts is noted. There are no granulomas, nor foreign malignant cells. The immunohistochemical stains of CD34 amd CD117 show no increase of blasts. The immunohistochemical stains of CD3 and CD20 show no aggregation of lymphoid cells.
• 2024-10-14 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in focal areas in the stomach, compatible with the primary gastric lymphoma.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in a nodular lesion in the left upper lung, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions and bilateral mediastinal spaces, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
• 2024-10-08 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 72 y/o male patient with A. Stomach, antrum, biopsy (A) — B cell lymphoma, in favor of margin zone lymphoma; IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-populationB. Stomach, body, biopsy (B) — B cell lymphoma, in favor of margin zone lymphoma.
  • WITHOUT contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • R/O bilateral renal cysts, up to 5.2cm in right kidney.
    • Dense calcification in left lobe liver.
    • Prostate calcifications.
    • Calcifications in thoracoabdominal aorta.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
  • Impression:
    • Clinical biopsy gastric lymphoma. No significant evidence of metastasis.
    • Dense calcification in left lobe liver.
    • R/O bilateral renal cysts.
• 2024-09-23 Pathology Level IV
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A. Stomach, antrum, biopsy (A) — B cell lymphoma, in favor of margin zone lymphoma; Chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, glandular atypia and rare H pylori NOT present.
      • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-population, CD43 (+), bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+/-, equivocal), Ki-67: (30-70%).
    • B. Stomach, body, biopsy (B) — B cell lymphoma, in favor of margin zone lymphoma; Chronic gastritis and H pylori NOT present.
      • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-population, CD43 (+), bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+/-, equivocal), Ki-67: (20-30%).
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A. Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 7 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette.
    • B. Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 3 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A. Section shows gastric mucosal tissue with B cell lymphoma, in favor of margin zone lymphoma; Chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, glandular atypia, and rare H pylori NOT present.
      • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-population, CD43 (+), bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+/-, equivocal), Ki-67: (30-70%).
    • B. Section shows gastric mucosal tissue with B cell lymphoma, in favor of margin zone lymphoma; Chronic gastritis and H pylori NOT present.
      • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-population, CD43 (+), bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (+/-, equivocal), Ki-67: (20-30%).

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-21 - rituximab 375mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 500mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-01-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 500mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-12-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-11-23 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-10-25 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophophamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg PO BID D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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701081046

250224

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-23 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Few nodular opacities projecting in both lower lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.

• 2025-02-05 Neck soft tissue

  • Degeneration and spondylosis of C-spine.

• 2025-02-05 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • Findings:
    • smooth NPx, OPx,HPx
    • no swelling or pus coating over epiglottis
    • fair vocal fold movement with patent airway, bi arytenoid mild edema
  • Conclusion:
    • acute laryngopharyngitis, no evidence of epiglottitis

• 2025-01-24 SONO - Thyroid

  • Autoimmune thyroid disease
  • Left thyroid nodules
    • 0.760.640.57 cm
    • 1.751.511.07 cm
  • Bilateral cervical Lymph nodes
    • A 1.871.741.39 cm LN at Left LeveL Ⅱ
    • A 1.941.980.73 cm LN at R’t LeveL Ⅱ
    • A 1.871.811.36 cm LN at R’t LeveL Ⅱ
    • A 0.760.740.66 cm LN at R’t LeveL Ⅳ
    • A 0.820.700.68 cm LN at R’t LeveL Ⅱ
  • A soft tissue mass at upper middle neck , nature to be determined.

• 2025-01-19 KUB

  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.

• 2025-01-19 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • Few nodular opacities projecting in both lower lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.

• 2024-12-17 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.

• 2024-12-13 CT - chest

  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Diffuse interstitial change at both lungs is found. In progression.
    • Necrotic soft tissue mass at submental region is found measuring 3.64*2.1cm. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-09-10, the lesion enlarged.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Marked mitral valve calcification is noted.
    • s/p PTGBD.
    • Calcification of aorta and its branches are found.
  • Imp:
    • Submental soft tissue mass. 3.64*2.1cm. In enlargement.
    • Interstitial change at bilateral lungs. In progression.

• 2024-12-04 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP

  • Findings
    • Papilla
      • Post EST change papilla was noted
    • Common bile duct
      • PTGBD at RUQ of abdomen was noted before exam Cholangiogram showed dilated CBD measured 1.9 cm. Some amorphus filling defects were noted at middle CBD
    • Gallbladder
      • Not opacified.
  • Management:
    • After cannulation, about 3 ml bile was aspirated. EPBD (Boston, CRE 1-1.2 cm 3 ATM x 1 min) was done. Retrival balloon was applied and several stone fregments up to 1 cm were pulled out. Occlusion cholangiogram showed no residual stone.
  • Diagnosis:
    • CBD stone, s/p EPBD + balloon lithotripsy
    • Post EST papilla
    • Non-visualized GB

• 2024-12-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (66.3 - 21.0) / 66.3 = 68.33%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 68.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Septal hypertrophy
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis with mild AR, mild TR
    • Calcified mitral annulus with mild MR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities

• 2024-12-03 T-tube cholangiography

  • Cholangiography via PTGBD catheter administration revealed:
    • Patency of the catheter and CBD.
    • Filling defects in CBD.

• 2024-12-02 CXR

  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Enlargement of right hilum.
  • Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs.

• 2024-11-12 T-tube cholangiography

  • Cholangiography via PTCCD catheter administration revealed:
    • Patency of the catheter and CBD.
    • Filling defects in CBD.

• 2024-11-11 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-10-29 PET

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/06/14, the glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral thyroid beds and in the lymph nodes in the submandibular region is less evident and the previous glucose hypermetabolism in the lymph nodes in the left upper neck disappeared, suggesting lymphoma with some resolution.
  • No prominent change is noted in the glucose hypermetabolism in the lymph node in the right lower mediastinal space.
  • The previous glucose hypermetabolism in a small focal area in the medial aspect of lower lobe of right lung disappeared.
  • The glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes is stationary and the glucose hypermetabolism in the stomach is less evident. Inflammation is more likely.

• 2024-10-09 SONO - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Smooth liver surface without definite lesion.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • No CBD dilatation.
      • Thickened GB wall. Collapsed GB due to PTGBD in place.
      • One 0.74cm CBD lesion.
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • Hydronephrosis left kidney
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
    • Others
      • Right pleural effusion
  • Diagnosis:
    • CBD lesion, r/o stone
    • Cholecystopathy
    • Collapsed GB due to PTGBD in place
    • Right pleural effusion
    • Hydronephrosis, left kidney
  • Suggestion:
    • Cholangiography

• 2024-10-06 Percutaneous Gall Bladder Drainage, PTGBD

• 2024-10-05 CT - abdomen

  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Presence of gallbladder stone with wall edema of gallbladder, r/o cholecystitis.
    • Relative thickening wall at T-colon.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
    • Calcifications in thoracoabdominal aorta.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Focal aneurysmal dilatation of abdominal aorta.
  • Impression:
    • R/O GB stones with cholecystitis.
    • Relative thickening wall at T-colon.
    • Focal aneurysmal dilatation of abdominal aorta.

• 2024-10-05 KUB

  • There are calcifications in the pelvic cavity.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.

• 2024-10-05 CXR

  • S/P port-A insertion via right subclavian vein.
  • Reticular infiltrates in left lower lung.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.

• 2024-09-23 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.

• 2024-09-10 CT - chest

  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023 2024
    • Lungs: extensive ground-glass opacities superimposed interlobular septal and intralobular interstitial thickening in both lower and upper lobes, lower lobes predominance
    • Vessels: extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change of thoracic aorta.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers. conventric LVH.
      • mild calcified aortic valves, extensive calcified mitral annulus
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: mild dilatation of CHD and CBD.
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta
  • Impression:
    • Interstitial lung diseaese, in progression compared with CT on 2023/12/30, drug-toxicity r/o lymphoproliferative disease.
    • Extensive 3V-CAD.

• 2024-06-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (60.4 - 22.5) / 60.4 = 62.75%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR
    • Calcified aortic valve and mitral annulus
    • Mild Pulmonary HTN

• 2024-06-14 PET

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/01/29, the glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral thyroid beds, in the lymph nodes in the left upper neck and in a lymph node in the submandibular region is all more evident, suggesting lymphoma in progression.
  • The glucose hypermetabolism in the lymph node in the right lower mediastinal space is a little less evident.
  • The glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes is a litlte more evident and new glucose hypermetabolism in a small focal area in the medial aspect of lower lobe of right lung and in the stomach. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.

• 2024-06-03 Patho - lymphnode biopsy

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph node, neck, left, biopsy — T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of three small strips of gray-white soft tissue, labeled left neck lymph node, measuring up to 1.5 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show a picture of T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma with following features:
      • Specimen: Neck lymph node, left
      • Procedure: Biopsy
      • Tumor site: Lymph node
      • Histologic type: T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma, composed of scattered large mononuclear cells and multinulceated cells in a cellular backgroud rich in lymphocytes and histiocytes
      • Additional pathologic findings: Tumor necrosis, and focal fibrosis
      • Immunophenotyping: CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(-), PAX5(+), CD30(+/-), and CD15(-)

• 2024-05-27 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • Findings
    • smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
    • 21 cm ulcer over R buccal, 1.51.5 cm ulcer over L mouth floor
  • Conclusion
    • lymphoma s/p treatment
    • neck LAP, no pharyngeal lesion found, favor lymphoma recurrence

• 2024-05-25 CXR

  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Widening of the mediastinum.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • Increased infiltration over both lower lungs. May be active infection.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.

• 2024-05-17 Patho - colon biopsy

  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, biopsy — tubular adenoma
  • Microscopically, it shows tubular adenoma composed of a proliferation of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.

• 2024-05-17 Pathology Level IV

  • Intestine, small, duodenum or jejunal, biopsy — ulcer
    
  • Microscopically, it shows ulcer with fibrosis, focal reactive atypia, mixed inflammatory infiltrate of lymphoplasmacytes and leukocytes.
    
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveals CK(-) and CD117(-).

• 2024-05-17 EGD

  • Reflux esophagitis, LA A (minimal)
  • Hiatal hernia, Hill grade 2
  • Post subtotal gastrectomy with B-I anastomosis
  • Superficial gastritis: remnant stomach
  • Gastric subepithelial lesion
  • Probable duodenal or jejunal subepithelial lesion
  • Duodenal or jejunal ulcerative lesion, suspected tumor? (or post-EST change?): post biopsy

• 2024-05-06 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP

  • Findings
    • Duodenum
      • No ulcer is found at the bulb
    • Papilla
      • Subtotal gastrectomy with BI anastomosis is found. The major papilla looks negative.
    • Pancreatic Duct
      • Not done
    • Common bile duct
      • Selective cannulation with C duct is done and the cholangiography showed a 15 mm filling defect in the distal CBD.
    • Intrahepatic bile duct
      • The Bil IHDS are not dilated.
    • Gallbladder
      • There is a fiolling defect within the GB.
    • Others
      • nil
  • Management:
    • Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation is done with CRE balloon (12-15 mm) dilated for 30 seconds with 3 atm pressure (12mm) after the standard EST (Boston TruTome 44 ). Balloon lithotripsy is performed with Boston Extractor Pro XL A type 12-15 mm. At least two 10-15 mm bownish stones are swept out successfully.
    • Diagnosis:
      • Choledocholithiasis s/p EST, EPLBD & retrieval balloon lithotripsy
        
      • Chronic cholangitis
        
      • GB stone
      • Reflux esophagitis
  • Suggestion:
    • f/u amylase & lipase
    • bile sent for culture

• 2024-04-30 SONO - abdomen

  • Findings
    • A 0.8 cm hyperechoic lesion in GB. Two 0.9 and 0.7 cm hyperechoic lesion in CBD. CBD measured 0.8 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • GB stone
    • CBD stone
    • Dilated CBD

• 2024-04-28 KUB

  • Compression fracture of L4.
  • Presence of ileus.

• 2024-04-15 CT - abdomen

  • Indication: favor small intestine bleeding infection survey
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • No evidence of free air is noted at the subphrenic region.
    • Radiopaque dots at distal CBD is found. There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Mural thrombus formation at infrarenal aorta is found.
    • Increased mucosa enhancement at small intestines is found.
    • The urinary bladder is well distended without soft tissue lesion.
    • No evidence of abnormal soft tissue mass at pelvic cavity.
    • No definite inguinal or pelvic sidewall LAP
    • Non-specific bowel gas at abdominal cavity is found.
  • Imp:
    • Gallstones and Distal CBD stones
    • No evidence of active bleeding in the study

• 2024-04-12 Colonoscopy

  • Suspect GI bleeding, proximal to distal ileum, not active
  • Colonic polyps, sigmoid colon
  • Internal hemorrhoid

• 2024-04-08 Patho - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, remnant, biopsy — chronic gastritis with Helicobacter infection

• 2024-04-06 EGD

  • Reflux esophagitis, LA A (minimal)
  • Hiatal hernia, Hill grade 2
  • Superficial gastritis and giant gastric folds, remnant stomach, s/p biopsy
  • Duodenal or jejunal subepithelial lesion, probable

• 2024-04-02 CT - neck

  • Findings:
    • At least three enlarged necrotic nodes over left submandibular space, left level II and submental space. Highly suspect malignant nodes. Suggest tissue proof.
    • The oral cavity shows no evidence of focal lesion.
    • The salivary and submandibular gland remain intact.
    • The thyroid appears normal in size and enhancement.

• 2024-01-29 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in the left thyroid bed, in lymph nodes in the left neck, SCF and ICF, in lymph nodes in the right neck and SCF, and in lymph nodes in the right upper mediastinal space disappear or come to less evident compared with the previous study on 2023-03-29.
    
  • However, there are new lesions of glucose hypermetabolism in the right thyroid bed and in a lymph node in the right lower mediastinal space, and an old lesion of glucose hypermetabolism in a lymph node in the submandibular region becomes more prominent.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes (Deauville score 3), probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma s/p treatment with dissociated metabolic response to current therapy, by this F-18-FDG PET/CT scan.

• 2024-01-10 Patho - lymphnode biopsy

  • Labeled as “neck level II mass”, clinical history of lymphoma, R/O recurrence, core needle biopsy — marked necrosis with few atypical cells present.
  • Section shows markedly necrotic, focally fibrotic tissue with lymphohistiocytic inflammation and few degenerated atypical cells.
  • CD3 and CD20 show no predoimant B cell sub-population.
  • AFB stain: negative for Mycobacterium.
  • Excise the lymph node for further pathological evaluation might be considered.

• 2023-12-30 CT - chest

  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Scattered ground glass opacities at both lungs is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Non-specific lymph nodes are found in the mediastinum.
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Dilated CBD with one hyperdense lesion at distal CBD. Distal CBD stone is favored.
    • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
    • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
  • Imp:
    • Non-specific lymph nodes in the mediastinum.
    • Dilated CBD with one hyperdense lesion at distal CBD. Distal CBD stone is favored. Suggest MRCP.

• 2023-11-08, -11-07 Bladder Sonography

  • PVR: 86 ml

• 2023-11-07 24hr Holter ECG

  • Baseline was sinus rhythm with STT change and QT prolongation
  • One isolated VPC
  • A few isolated APCs / APC couplets
  • 1 episode of short-run AT, 4 beats
  • No long pause

• 2023-11-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 30) / 68 = 55.88%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 55
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 1.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with mild AS (AVA(Doppler) = 1.79 cm², Mean aortic pressure gradient = 6 mmHg); posterior mitral annulus calcification with mild MR; mild TR.

• 2023-11-06 MRA - brain

  • Indication
    • Large B cell lymphoma
    • Suspect right hemisphere stroke
  • The MRA study shows mild to moderate arteriosclerosis of the neck and intracranial vessels with irregular outline and focal stenoses but without complete occlusion. r/o a distal BA aneurysm.
  • Imp:
    • Acute right thalamus infarct.
    • Old central pons infarct.
    • Old right anterior frontal contusion/insult
    • Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change.
    • r/o a distal BA aneurysm.

• 2023-11-06 Neurosonography

  • Mild to moderate atheromatous lesions in bilateral distal CCA to CCA bifurcation; mild atheromatous lesions in R ICA and L distal CCA to CCA bifurcation; tortuous R ICA.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial vertebral, basilar arterial flows.
  • Poor bilateral temporal windows for transcranial insonation.
  • A mass lesion in L thyroid gland.

• 2023-11-04 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2023-11-04 CT - brain

  • History and indication: Stroke symptoms
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • Subacute SDH along left frontal convexity.
    • Old infarct at right frontal region. Lacunar infarcts at right thalamus and bil. basal ganglia.
    • Widening of cortical sulci and dilatation of ventricles.
  • IMP:
    • Subacute SDH along left frontal convexity.
    • Brain atrophy and infarcts.

• 2023-09-20 Neurosonography

  • Mild to moderate atheromatous lesions in right BIF (diameter reduction in 48.8%), right mid CCA, left BIF (diameter reduction in 41.2%), left distal CCA (diameter reduction in 50.6%, area reduction in 41.5%) and left mid CCA
  • Normal PSV in bilateral ICA and CCA. Normal ICA/CCA PS ratio bilaterally
  • Smaller caiber with decreased flow in left VA, possible left VA hypoplasia.
  • Adequate total VA flow (149) may suggest no evidence of VBI

• 2023-09-20 Brainstem auditory evoked potential, BAEP

  • Findings
    • Poor waveform following click stimulaion to each ear.
  • Conclusion
    • This abnormal BAEP study suggests a peripheral sensori-neural hearing disorder on both sides.

• 2023-09-13 MRI - larynx

  • Neck MRI without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • markedly decreased size of left thyroid gland, with grossly symmetric size and signal intensity. There is focal area of hypoenhancement at lateral aspect of left thyroid gland, suspect residual tumor.
    • disppearance of the previously noted enlarged lymphadenopathy at left level II, III, IV.

• 2023-09-13 Sound Field Audiometry

  • R’t aided show response at 35-75 dB HL.(1k-2k 35 dB)
  • L’t aided show response at 35-75 dB HL.

• 2023-08-30 ENT Hearing Test

  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 59 dB HL
    • L’t : 69 dB HL
    • Bil mild to severe SNHL
  • Tymp
    • Bil Type A
  • ART
    • Bil absent.

• 2023-06-15 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • Mid neck mass, no laryngeal involvement
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage II, IPI score: 2 s/p R-miCHOP from 2023/03/31~ s/p thyroidectomy

• 2023-06-05 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx.

• 2023-03-31 CXR

  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.

• 2023-03-30 KUB

  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.

• 2023-03-29 CXR

  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • The trachea shows right lateral deviation in thoracic inlet level that may be intrathoracic goiter. Please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
  • Peri-bronchial wall thickening of the right and left lower lung zone is noted, which may be due to inflammatory process. Please correlate with clinical history and symptom.

• 2023-03-29 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in the left thyroid bed (Deauville score 5), compatible with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in the left neck, SCF, and ICF lymph nodes (Deauville score 5), in the right neck and SCF, and right mediastinal lymph nodes (Deauville score 5), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes (Deauville score 3), probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage II (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18-FDG PET/CT scan.

• 2023-03-28 Patho - bone marrow biopsy

  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 30% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
  • IHC stains: CD3: <2%; CD20: <2 %. (of the nucleated cells).

• 2023-03-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87 - 25) / 87 = 71.26%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Trivial MR, TR

• 2023-03-17 Patho - thyroid total/lobe

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph node, VI, excision — Compatible with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with a T-cell/histiocyte rich pattern
    • Thyroid, left, subtotal thyroidectomy — Compatible with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with a T-cell/histiocyte rich pattern and Hashimoto thyroiditis
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted in three parts. Part (1) consists of a piece of tan-gray and firm soft tissue, labeled LN VI, measuring 2.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm. All for section as: “A”. (2) a piece of tan-gray and firm soft tissue, labeled left thyroid, measuring 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm. All for section in two cassettes as: B1-B2. (3) a piece of pink-white and firm tissue, received for frozen section, measuring 1.0 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm. All for paraffin section as: F2023-00108.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections of all three parts show following features:
      • Specimen: Left thyroid and lymph node VI
      • Procedure: Excision and subtotal thyroidectomy
      • Tumor site: Thyroid and lymph node
      • Histologic type: Compatible with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with a T-cell/histiocyte rich B-cell lymphoma pattern, composed of mixed proliferation of small lymphocytes, histiocytes, and scattered large transformed atypical cells and Hodgkin/Reed-Sternberg-like cells. Focal geographic necrosis is present. The thryoid tissue also shows Hashimoto thyroiditis with fibrosis. IHC, anaplastic carcinoma is unlikely.
      • Immunophenotyping for large transformed atypical cells and Hodgkin/Reed-Sternberg-like cells: CK(-), CAM5.2(-), PAX8(-), TTF1(-), CD3(+ background small lymphoid cells), CD20(+), PAX5(few cells +), CD68(abudant background histiocytes+), CD15(-), CD30(+), Ki67= 40%

• 2023-03-17 Frozen Section - thyroid

  • Thyroid, left, frozen section — The sections show necrosis, sclerosis, and scattered large atypical cells with inflammatory background. The finding favor lymphoma, and Hodgkin lymphoma should be considered

• 2023-03-16 CXR

  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • Right-side deviation of the trachea.

• 2023-03-09 CT - chest

  • Indication: Hodgkin lymphoma of neck. Please perfrom from neck, chest to Abd/Pelvis. Thanks.
  • Chest and Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Chest:
      • Huge left thyroid mass up to 5.89cm in largest dimension is found with tracheal deviation to right side is found.
      • Small lymph nodes are found at bilateral paratracheal region.
      • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
      • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • Dilated CBD with soft tissue nodule at distal CBD is suspected. suggest MRCP.
      • Infrarenal aortic aneurysm with mural thrombosis is found up to 2.8cm in largest dimension.
      • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
      • The GB is well distended without soft tissue lesion
      • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
      • There is no ascites accumulation at abdominal cavity.
  • Imp:
    • Huge left thyroid mass up to 5.89cm with tracheal deviation.
    • Distal CBD nodule. Nature? Suggest MRCP

• 2023-02-20 Patho - lymphnode biopsy

  • Lymph node, left neck, core needle biopsy — Scatter atypical large B cells, suspicious for Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Microscopically, the sections shows a picture of scatter atypical large B cells with prominent nucleoli surrounded by small lymphocytes and has background of reactive CD4(+) T cells in focal area.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CD15(-), CD30(+), CD3(-), CD20(+, focal), Bcl-6(+, scatter), PAX-5(+, scatter), CD4(+, reactive T cell), CK(-) and TTF-1(-) for atypical lymphoid cells. According to above histopathologic findings, it is suspicious for Hodgkin lymphoma due to limited specimen. More adequate specimen is need for further evaluation.

• 2023-02-07 CT - neck

  • Indication: left neck swelling for months
  • Pre- and post-contrast CT scans of the head and neck region from skull base to lower neck were performed on a spiral CT scanner and axial, coronal and sagittal images of a slice thickness of 3 mm were reconstructed and show:
    • A huge hypodense mass with heterogenous enhancement involving left thyroid lobe, about 94 mm x 58 mm x 59 mm, causing mass effect on surrounding structures (esophagus, trachea, great vessels and msucles) and protruding to superior mediastinum.
    • No enlarged lymph noe.
    • Calcification foci and non-enhacning artheroma along major arteries at neck, indicating artherosclerosis.
    • No abnormality at nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx.
    • Post-oepration change at both lens.
  • IMP; Left thyroid tumor (94 mm, 58 mm x 59 mm). Malignancy should be first considered until proved otherwise.

• 2023-02-01 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
  • laryngeal edema with mild narrowed airway

• 2022-11-02 Flow Volume Loop

  • mild restrictive impairment

• 2022-09-23 Hearing Test

  • Tymp RE Type C, LE type A
  • ART reduced and absent
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 59 dB HL, LE 65 dB HL
    • RE moderate to profound SNHL
    • LE mild to profound SNHL

• 2022-08-26 Hearing Test

  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 53 dB HL
    • L’t : 60 dB HL
    • Bil moderate to severe SNHL
  • Tymp
    • R’t : Type C
    • L’t : Type A
  • ART
    • Bil absent.

• 2022-07-29 Hearing Test

  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 54 dB HL
    • L’t : 61 dB HL
    • Bil moderate to severe SNHL.

• 2022-07-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (73 - 16) / 73 = 78.08%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 78
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr II LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation; severely dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Prominent mitral annulus calcification with trivial MR; mild aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Dilated proximal ascending aorta (36mm); mild aortic root calcification.

• 2022-07-07 Neurosonology

  • Moderate to severe atheromatous lesions in right BIF with diameter reduction in 54.5%, area reduction in 48.7%.
    • Moderate atheromatous lesions in left ICA with diameter reduction in 43.6%. Mild to moderate atheromatous lesions
    • in right ICA, left BIF, left distal CCA and left mid CCA.
  • Normal PSV in bilateral ICA and CCA. Normal ICA/CCA PS ratio bilaterally
  • Adequate total VA flow (150) may suggest no evidence of VBI

• 2022-07-01 ENT Hearing Test

  • Tymp bil type A
  • ART bil absent
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 60 dB HL, LE 64 dB HL
    • bil moderate to severe SNHL

• 2022-06-21 MRA - brain

  • The MRA study shows moderate to severe arteriosclerosis of the neck and intracranial vessels with irregular outline and mild multiple focal stenoses but without complete occlusion.
  • Imp:
    • Right frontal-temporal brain contusions.
    • Bilateral convexity SDHs
    • Brain atrophy
    • Diffuse arteriosclerosis.

• 2022-06-20 CXR

  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch and D-aorta
  • mild enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent pericardial fat/ prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad
  • Coronary arterial calcification (left anterior descending artery) indicating CAD
  • Clean lung fields based on plain image
  • Displacement of the tracheal axis to right at thoracic inlet due to enlarged thyroid gland

• 2022-06-14 CTA - chest

  • favor small airways disease.
  • extensive 3V-CAD and thyroid goiter

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-02 ~ 2024-12-05 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YenZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
    • Relapse diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage II
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • T-tube cholangiography due to gallbladder stone    
  • Present illness history
    • The 89-year-old woman with underlying disease of
      • Hypertension
      • Diabetes mellitus
      • Dyspipidemia
      • Hypothyroidism
      • Compression fracture of L4
      • Cerebral atherosclerosis
      • Hepatitis B and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma under R-mCHOP from 2023/03/31 to 2023/08/10
      • Gall bladder stone and common bile duct stone with common bile duct dilatation, s/p endoscopic sphincterotomy, endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation and retrieval balloon lithotripsy on 2024-05-06.
    • The patient presented with right abdominal pain and vomiting starting at noon on 2024/10/05. According to her family and medical records, she had been experiencing abdominal pain since 2024/10/03, which she managed with painkillers. However, on 2024/10/05, her family observed the onset of fever, vomiting, and persistent right-sided abdominal pain, prompting them to bring her to our emergency room for evaluation.
    • An abdominal CT scan with and without contrast was performed on 2024/10/05, revealing a gallbladder stone with wall edema, and acute cholecystitis with suspected sepsis.
    • She was started on flumarin, and a percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) procedure was performed by a general surgeon.
    • The diagnosis of acute cholecystitis was confirmed, and the PTGBD was inserted to relieve compression on 2024/10/06. THe patient was allowed to be discharged in the morning of 2024/10/15.
    • This time, the plan is to arrange for a T-tube cholangiography on 2024/12/03 at 10:00 AM. If the cholangiography identifies any stones, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) will be scheduled for 2024/12/06. She has been admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, a T-tube cholangiography was scheduled for 2024/12/03, which showed filling defects in the CBD.
    • Therefore, an ERCP was decided and performed on 2024/12/04.
    • The ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) revealed the following A retrieval balloon was applied, and several stone fragments, up to 1 cm in size, were removed. An occlusion cholangiogram showed no residual stones.
    • Due to the patient’s good condition and the absence of abdominal pain, she was scheduled for discharge on 2024/12/05.
• 2024-11-12 ~ 2024-11-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapse diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage II
    • Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • The 89-year-old woman with underlying disease of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyspipidemia, cerebral atherosclerosis, hepatitis B and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma under R-mCHOP from 2023/03/31 to 2023/08/10, Gall bladder stone and common bile duct stone with common bile duct dilatation, s/p endoscopic sphincterotomy, endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation and retrieval balloon lithotripsy on 2024-05-06.
    • She has mass 53cm over left side neck upper neck and 73cm over submandibular for 1+ month, BW loss 7kg around 6 months, but no fever or night sweting.
    • Neck LN biopsy on 2024/06/05, pathology showed T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma, PET on 2024/06/14, report showed the glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral thyroid beds, in the lymph nodes in the left upper neck and in a lymph node in the submandibular region is all more evident, suggesting lymphoma in progression.
    • C1 R-mini CHOP on 2024/07/01, C2 on 2024/07/21. C3 on 2024/08/16. C4 on 2024/09/22 (delayed for severe folliculitis over head).
    • Follow up chest CT on 2024/09/10 and report showed interstitial lung diseaese, in progression compared with CT on 2023/12/30, drug-toxicity r/o lymphoproliferative disease. extensive 3V-CAD.
    • She sent to ED for abdominal pain on 2024/10/05 and abd CT showed R/O GB stones with cholecystitis /p PTCD.
    • This time, she has nausea and fever with chills on 2024/11/11, so she was brought to our ED for help as the same day. The lab data showed WBC 4660/uL, Hb 10g/dL, CRP 1.1 mg/dL, normal liver and renal function and normal TBI/DBI level. CXR showed ground glass opacities in bil. lungs. KUB showed stool retention in the bowel.
    • Initial antibiotic as Flumarin for infection control. Cholangiography via PTCCD revision. Due to fever cause unknown, so she was admitted on 2024/11/12.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received antibiotic as Cefepime for infection control at first. GS was comfirm for PTGBD assessment, who suggest clamp drainage and monitor abdominal condition, conider arrange ERCP for GB stone survey, but the schedule without arrange this time due to poor performnace and condition without stable.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2024/11/18.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 14D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QN 14D
• 2024-10-07 ~ 2024-10-15 POMR Gastroenterolgy Chen ZhiXiang
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Upon admission, pain control and antibiotics (tigecycline) were given.
    • Some delirium episodes may heppen during the admission. We closely check the vital signs and record the PTGBT drainge, the abdominal pain seemed to improvement under antibiotics treatment.
    • However, diarrhea (>10 times) happened on 2024/10/11. To rule out clostridium difficile infection, stool culture, toxin A and B, GDH were tested and no positive finding were found.
    • Thus, antibiotics caused diarrhea was suspected, biofermin and PRN smecta were given and the symptoms showed improvement.
    • After 7 days of antibiotics (tigecycline) treatment, the abdominal pain and lab showed improvement (no leukopenia; CRP 22.1 -> 2.1).
    • THe patient was allowed to be discharged in the morning of 2024/10/15
  • Discharge prescription
    • Biofermin-R (antibiotics-resistant lactic acid bacteriae 1gm) 1# TID 5D
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3gm) 1# PRNTIDAC 7D
• 2023-04-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Multidisciplinary Cancer Team Meeting Conclusion (2023-04-03)
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma stage Ⅱ
    • IPI
    • Tx: R-miniCHOP (old age).
  • Now on R-miniCHOP, C1D1 on 2023-03-31
    • AE: Gr 3 Leukopenia
• 2023-03-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Arrange admission for BM Study, PET, Heart Echo, Port-A, then C/T
• 2023-03-08 SOAP Metabolism & Endocrinology Chiu QuanTai
  • A: Theoretically, lymphoma and a thyroid mass are two distinct issues. It’s suggested that the lymphoma be treated first, then reassess whether thyroid surgery is necessary. In the event it is a thyroid lymphoma, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy could also potentially shrink the mass.
• 2022-08-11 SOAP Chest Medicine Wu ZhiWei
  • PHx: small airway disease, COVID, HTN
  • Diagnosis
    • Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • Post COVID-19 condition,unspecified
    • Dizziness and giddiness
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • history of Hypothyroidism
• 2022-07-01 SOAP Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • Prescription
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 0.5# BID 28D
• 2022-07-01 SOAP Cardiology
  • S: refer from chest OPD; systolic murumur at aortic area; CTA: 3V CAD; formerly followed up at chest OPD

[consultation] (not completed)

• 2025-02-05 Ear Nose Throat

• 2024-12-03 Gastroenterolgy

  • Q
    • If the cholangiography identifies any stones, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) will be scheduled.
    • She has also been scheduled for an ERCP on 2024/12/04 for cholecystitis status post PTGBD, with a suspected CBD stone.
    • We sincerely need your expertise for ERCP. thank you!!
  • A
    • She was diagnosed with acute cholecystitis s/p PTGBD on 2024/10. She was admitted this time for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We are consulted for further evaluation and arrangement of ERCP.
      • Stable vital signs at bedside
      • Abdomen pain relieved after PTGBD insertion
    • O
      • Lab data
        • 2024-12-02 Band 2.8 %
          
        • 2024-12-02 Neutrophil 37.7 %
          
        • 2024-12-02 Alkaline phosphatase 86 U/L
          
        • 2024-12-02 ALT 8 U/L
          
        • 2024-12-02 AST 16 U/L
          
        • 2024-12-02 Bilirubin total 0.46 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-12-02 CRP 0.3 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-12-02 PT 10.3 sec
          
        • 2024-12-02 WBC 3.03 x10^3/uL
          
      • 2024/10/05 Abdomen CT: R/O GB stones with cholecystitis
      • 2024/12/03 T-tube cholangiography: Filling defects in CBD
    • A: r/o CBD stone
    • P:
      • Place/Insert the IV catheter in the right hand (if there are no contraindications)
      • ERCP intervention could be arranged on 2024/12/04(W3) in the afternoon
        • well inform-consent to the patient and the family, including the current condition, the indication for ERCP, the risks (aspiration pneumonia/respiratory failure, arrhythmias/cardiovascular events, organ perforation, biliary tract infection, post-ERCP pancreatitis, post-ERCP bleeding, etc.), and the alternatives (PTCD, PTGBD, surgical intervention)
        • if the patient and families all understand ERCP intervention, may take the risk, and sign permit for ERCP, we would arrange ERCP
        • please keep NPO at least 8 hours before ERCP as possible
        • correct bleeding tendency, and avoid any antiplatelets/anticoagulants before ERCP;
      • Keep current empirical antibiotics use and IV line before ERCP, and closely follow up the patient’s clinical condition for fear of further septic shock due to biliary tract infection;
      • Please inform us if any clinical sign deterioation before and after ERCP

• 2024-12-02 Diagnostic Radiology

  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, cholangiography is indicated.

• 2024-10-08 Infectious Disease

  • Q
    • 2024/10/06 biliary juice VRE, KP growth
  • A
    • The patient was admitted due to acute cholecystitis. After the procedure of PTGBD, the symptoms was subsided.
    • Laboratory:
      • 2024-10-07 Color Yellow
        
      • 2024-10-07 App Clear
        
      • 2024-10-07 SG 1.042
        
      • 2024-10-07 PH 6.0
        
      • 2024-10-07 Leucocyte Ester -
        
      • 2024-10-07 NIT -
        
      • 2024-10-07 GLU -
        
      • 2024-10-07 PRO 2+
        
      • 2024-10-07 KET +/-
        
      • 2024-10-07 URO ＜1.5 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-10-07 BIL -
        
      • 2024-10-07 OB 1+
        
      • 2024-10-07 Sediment-RBC 3-5 /HPF
        
      • 2024-10-07 Sediment-WBC 0-5 /HPF
        
      • 2024-10-07 Epithelium 10-19 /HPF
        
      • 2024-10-07 Casts Hyaline:6-9 /LPF
        
      • 2024-10-07 Bacteria 2+ /HPF
        
      • 2024-10-07 RTE Cell 6-9 /HPF
        
      • 2024-10-05 CRP 22.1 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-10-05 Bilirubin total 0.98 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-10-05 ALT 22 U/L
        
      • 2024-10-05 eGFR 89.63 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-10-05 Na (Sodium) 132 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-10-05 Glucose (serum) 195 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-10-05 WBC 1.44 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-10-05 RBC 3.68 x10^6/uL
        
      • 2024-10-05 HGB 10.6 g/dL
        
      • 2024-10-05 HCT 31.2 %
        
      • 2024-10-05 MCV 84.8 fL
        
      • 2024-10-05 MCH 28.8 pg
        
      • 2024-10-05 MCHC 34.0 g/dL
        
      • 2024-10-05 PLT 167 *10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-10-05 RDW-CV 14.2 %
        
    • Impression:
      • Suspect IAI.
      • B cell lymphoma
    • Suggestion:
      • Adequate hydration and fluid supplement.
      • The choice of Tygacil is ok. The alternative choice is Ampicillin 2000mg i.v. q8h + Brosym 200mg i.v. q8h.

• ….-..-..

• 2023-03-28 General and Digestive Surgery

  • Q
    • This 88 year-old woman had history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypothyrodism under medical control for over ten years.
    • Her operation history of
      • Left knee osteoarthritis status post left total knee replacement on 2016.2
      • Gastric perforation status post Billroth II for many years.
    • According to herself and medical record, she had a mass at left neck for more than 3 years ago. She felt tumor enlarging, worsen with pain and mild shortness of breath for days. She went to LMD for help, the symptoms not improved after LMD treatment. She came ENT OPD for further evaluation. At physical examination, a huge mass over left lower neck about 5x5 cm, non-movable and non-tender. Neck sonography showd a huge mass at left thyroid with trachea deviation to right side. FNA pathology showed negative. Neck CT showed left thyroid tumor about 94 mm x 58 mm x 59 mm. Malignancy should be first considered. Sono-guide biopsy of enlarged lymph nodes and left thyroid tumor, which pathology releaed unsatisfactory-thyroid, suspicious for Hodgkin lymphoma-lymph nodes. Thus, left subtotal thyroidectomy and excision of central neck LAP was performed, and pathologic report of Lymph node at VI which was compatible with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with a T-cell/histiocyte rich pattern.
    • We strongly nned your experise for port-A insertion for chemotherapy. Thnak you very much.
  • A
    • we will arrange op tomorrow

[surgical operation]

• 2023-03-17
  • Surgery
    • Left subtotal thyroidectomy
    • Excision of central neck LAP
  • Finding
    • Left huge thyroid tumor, firm and severe adhesion with peripheral soft tissue
    • Enlarged LAP at level VI of neck
    • Frozen = Lymphoma

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-24 - rituximab 375mg/m2 485mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2025-01-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min (R-GemOx)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-09-24 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 30mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.3mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 40mg/m2 25mg BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-08-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 30mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.3mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 40mg/m2 25mg BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-07-22 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 30mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.3mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 40mg/m2 25mg BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-07-01 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 30mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.3mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 40mg/m2 25mg BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2023-08-10 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 10hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 50mL 24hr + prednisolone 40mg/m2 60mg D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-21 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 10hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 50mL 24hr + prednisolone 40mg/m2 60mg D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-29 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 10hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 50mL 24hr + prednisolone 40mg/m2 60mg D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-05 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 10hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 50mL 24hr + prednisolone 40mg/m2 60mg D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-05-02 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 50mL 24hr + prednisolone 40mg/m2 60mg D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-31 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 50mL 24hr + prednisolone 40mg/m2 60mg D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

Revised Edition of Hematologic Oncology Chemotherapy Drug Prescription (in hospital regimen collection, version 2022-07-04)

• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) - First-Line for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma - R-CHOP
  • Rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV - Several schedules, e.g. on day 1 of each cycle of CHOP chemotherapy, or given on day 3 of each cycle of therapy, or 7+3 days before cycle 1 and cycle 2 days before cycles 3, 5 and 7.
  • Cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 IV D1
  • Doxrubicin 50 mg/m2 IV D1
  • Vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 (max. 2mg) IV D1
  • Prednisone 60 mg/m2 PO D1-5
  • To be repeated every 3 weeks, 6-8 cycles
  • References: Br.J Cacer 1995;71:326-330

Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP21) for non-Hodgkin lymphoma 2023-06-06 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F63586&topicKey=HEME%2F4729

• Cycle length: 21 days.

• Regimen

  • Rituximab
    • 375 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in NS or D5W to a final concentration of 1 to 4 mg/mL. Initial infusion: Start at 50 mg/hour; escalate in 50 mg/hour increments every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hour, as tolerated. For subsequent infusions, administer 20% of the total dose over the first 30 minutes and the remaining 80% over 60 minutes, as tolerated. The 90-minute infusion schedule should NOT be used in patients who have clinically significant cardiovascular disease or have a circulating lymphocyte count ≥5000/microL.
    • Day 1
  • Cyclophosphamide
    • 750 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS or D5W and administer over 30 minutes.
    • Day 1
  • Doxorubicin
    • 50 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 50 mL NS or D5W and administer over three to five minutes.
    • Day 1
  • Vincristine
    • 1.4 mg/m2 IV (max dose 2 mg)
    • Dilute in 50 mL NS or D5W and administer over 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Day 1
  • Prednisone
    • 100 mg orally
    • Administer 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy on day 1, then every 24 hours on days 2 to 5.
    • Days 1 to 5

• Pretreatment considerations:

  • Hydration
    • Patients receiving cyclophosphamide should maintain adequate oral hydration (2 to 3 L/day) and void frequently to reduce risk of hemorrhagic cystitis.
  • Emesis risk
    • MODERATE (30 to 90% risk of emesis).
  • Prophylaxis for infusion reactions
    • Premedicate with acetaminophen and diphenhydramine, with or without an H2 blocker, 30 minutes prior to at least the first and second infusions of rituximab.
  • Vesicant/irritant properties
    • Doxorubicin and vincristine are vesicants; avoid extravasation.
  • Infection prophylaxis
    • The risk of febrile neutropenia with this regimen is 10 to 20%; primary prophylaxis with hematopoietic growth factors should be considered on an individual basis, particularly for high-risk patients such as those with preexisting neutropenia, advanced disease, poor performance status, or patients age 65 years or older.
  • Dose adjustment for baseline liver or renal dysfunction
    • Adjustment of initial cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and vincristine doses may be needed for preexisting liver dysfunction. In addition, dose adjustment of cyclophosphamide may be required for renal dysfunction.
  • Hepatitis screening
    • Patients should be screened for hepatitis B and C virus prior to starting rituximab, and if positive, considered for antiviral prophylaxis.
  • Cardiac screening
    • LVEF should be evaluated prior to initiation of therapy. Dose alterations should be considered for LVEF <50%, and doxorubicin therapy is contraindicated in patients with LVEF <30% at initiation. Infusion times and schedule may be adjusted to decrease the risk of cardiotoxicity in individuals at high risk for its development.
  • Neurotoxicity
    • Vincristine may cause constipation, and in severe cases, paralytic ileus. A routine prophylactic regimen against constipation is recommended in all patients receiving vincristine.

• Monitoring parameters:

  • CBC with differential and platelet count weekly during treatment.
  • Assess basic metabolic panel (creatinine and electrolytes) and liver function prior to each subsequent treatment cycle.
  • LVEF should be evaluated periodically based on LVEF at initiation of therapy and cumulative dose of doxorubicin.
  • Carriers of hepatitis B or C should be monitored for clinical and laboratory signs of active infection during and following completion of therapy. Rituximab should be discontinued if reactivation occurs.

• Suggested dose modifications for toxicity:

  • Myelotoxicity
    • Treatment should be delayed until ANC is >1500/microL and platelet count is >100,000/microL. If a patient develops grade 4 (ANC <500/microL) neutropenia or febrile neutropenia with any cycle, G-CSF support is added to the regimen for subsequent cycles. If grade 4 neutropenia or febrile neutropenia occurs despite G-CSF support, or if the patient develops grade 3 (25,000 to 50,000/microL) or 4 (<25,000/microL) thrombocytopenia with any cycle, the doses of cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin should be decreased by 50% for subsequent cycles.
  • Neuropathy
    • Dose adjustment of vincristine may be necessary if the severity of neuropathy persists or worsens. No specific guidelines are available for dose adjustments.

Older patients with DLBCL generally have a worse prognosis compared to younger patients due, in part, to more comorbid conditions and lower treatment tolerance. 2023-06-06 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/initial-treatment-of-advanced-stage-diffuse-large-b-cell-lymphoma

• For patients >80 years with adequate heart, kidney, and liver function and for patients 60 to 80 years with modest impairments, we generally treat with R-mini-CHOP to reduce adverse effects (AE) associated with more intensive regimens.
  • Pretreatment evaluation
    • For older patients, a comprehensive geriatric assessment can aid assessment of comorbid conditions and functional status and facilitate formulation of an appropriate, individualized treatment plan. Special considerations for the use of chemotherapy in older patients are discussed separately.
  • Treatment
    • Our preferred approach for older adults who are unable to tolerate standard doses of R-CHOP-21 is treatment with
      • R-mini-CHOP (rituximab 375 mg/m2, cyclophosphamide 400 mg/m2, doxorubicin 25 mg/m2, vincristine 1 mg on day 1 of each cycle, 40 mg/m2 prednisone on days 1 to 5).
    • A pre-treatment phase of a systemic steroid, with or without rituximab, may improve the patient’s performance status (PS) and facilitate treatment with R-mini-CHOP.
    • Frail patients who require symptom palliation but cannot tolerate R-mini-CHOP may benefit from a systemic steroid (with or without rituximab) or single chemotherapeutic agents.

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2025-02-24

Since the last review on 2025-01-20, the patient has undergone significant developments, including recurrent infection, persistent anemia, lymphoma progression, and initiation of R-GemOx chemotherapy. The three most pressing concerns are:

• Residual infection/inflammation (Elevated CRP, recent UTI, neck cellulitis)
• Hematologic status (Persistent anemia, bone marrow suppression risk with chemotherapy)
• Lymphoma progression and treatment feasibility (R-GemOx efficacy, treatment tolerance, and ECOG decline)

Problem #1: Residual Infection/Inflammation

• Objective:
  • The patient experienced prior UTI and neck cellulitis (2025-01-19 and 2025-02-06), delaying chemotherapy.
  • Persistent CRP elevation (8.7 mg/dL, 2025-02-23 vs. 11.1 mg/dL, 2025-02-05), indicating ongoing inflammation.
  • Leukocytosis improved (WBC 7.00 ×10³/uL, Neutrophil 66.0%, 2025-02-23 vs. WBC 2.63 ×10³/uL, 2025-02-11).
  • Afebrile since admission (BT 36.5°C, 2025-02-24) with stable vitals (BP 106/56 mmHg, HR 68 bpm, SpO₂ 97%).
• Assessment:
  • Active sepsis is unlikely, but subclinical infection remains a possibility.
  • Elevated CRP may reflect underlying inflammation due to lymphoma progression.
  • Afebrile state and stable leukocyte count suggest chemotherapy can proceed, but close monitoring is required.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor serial CRP and WBC trends to detect infection recurrence.
  • Consider empiric antibiotics if clinical suspicion arises.
  • Assess for possible fungal or opportunistic infections given immunosuppressive status.

Problem #2: Hematologic Status (Anemia and Chemotherapy Risks)

• Objective:
  • Hgb declined to 8.0 g/dL (2025-02-23), down from 9.8 g/dL (2025-01-17), indicating progressive anemia.
  • MCV 81.1 fL (2025-02-23), suggesting normocytic anemia, likely secondary to chronic disease and bone marrow involvement.
  • Platelets stable (389 ×10³/uL, 2025-02-23), reducing concern for thrombocytopenia-induced bleeding.
  • Mild neutrophilia (Neutrophil 66.0%, 2025-02-23) suggests an inflammatory response but adequate reserves for chemotherapy.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is worsening but not yet critical for transfusion (threshold: <7.5 g/dL for consideration).
  • Bone marrow suppression risk from R-GemOx is high, requiring close hematologic monitoring.
  • Persistent anemia and chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression necessitate a proactive transfusion strategy.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor Hgb closely, with transfusion consideration if <7.5 g/dL.
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) if prolonged anemia persists.
  • Assess for occult blood loss or hemolysis given chronic decline.
  • Preemptive G-CSF if neutropenia occurs post-chemotherapy.

Problem #3: Lymphoma Progression and Treatment Feasibility

• Objective:
  • Lymphoma has progressed despite prior R-mini CHOP (2024-07-01 to 2024-09-22).
  • PET (2024-06-14) showed disease advancement in the thyroid beds, left upper neck, and submandibular nodes.
  • Neck masses persist (5×3 cm left upper neck, 7×3 cm submandibular, 2025-02-23), indicating active disease.
  • ECOG has worsened to 3, reflecting significant functional decline.
  • R-GemOx initiated on 2025-02-24, requiring evaluation of tolerance and response.
• Assessment:
  • Chemotherapy is necessary given ongoing disease progression.
  • Frailty (ECOG 3) increases the risk of chemotherapy toxicity.
  • Renal and hepatic function remain stable (Creatinine 0.39 mg/dL, AST 17 U/L, ALT 9 U/L, 2025-02-23), supporting chemotherapy continuation.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue R-GemOx but monitor closely for toxicity.
  • Assess ECOG performance post-cycle for treatment viability.
  • Consider response assessment with PET/CT after 2-3 cycles.

Final Considerations

• Proceed with chemotherapy cautiously, monitoring for infection recurrence, anemia progression, and treatment-related toxicity.
• Optimize supportive care, including transfusion strategy and infection prophylaxis.
• Assess lymphoma response post-therapy, with consideration of alternative regimens if disease progression persists.

2025-01-20

This patient was not suitable for immediate chemotherapy following admission due to clinical signs suggesting a potential infection, which requires stabilization and resolution prior to starting or resuming chemotherapy.

Infection Signs

• Fever and Infection Risk:
  • Fever was recorded on 2025-01-19, reaching up to 38.4°C (2025-01-19 20:17).
  • Procalcitonin (PCT) levels were mildly elevated at 0.55 ng/mL (2025-01-19), suggesting a bacterial infection.
  • Urinalysis showed significant leukocyte esterase (3+), WBC 30-49/HPF, and bacteriuria (1+), consistent with a potential urinary tract infection (UTI).
• Clinical Symptoms:
  • Reduced urine output and complaints of right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain might reflect a UTI or biliary tract involvement.
• Laboratory Evidence of Inflammation:
  • CRP was elevated at 4.5 mg/dL (2025-01-07), and while WBC fluctuated, recent values were moderately elevated at 8.2 × 10³/μL (2025-01-19).
• Generalized Vulnerability:
  • The patient is elderly (89 years old) and immunocompromised due to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and previous chemotherapy regimens.
  • She has diabetes mellitus and chronic viral hepatitis B, both of which predispose her to infections.

If Infection is Ruled Out or Recovered - If the suspected infection is treated or deemed non-significant, chemotherapy may proceed. However, certain contraindications or precautions should be addressed:

• Baseline Considerations
  • Performance Status: ECOG performance score of 3 indicates significant debilitation, which might compromise her ability to tolerate chemotherapy.
  • Dementia Post-Chemotherapy: Episodes of dementia following prior chemotherapy (reported one week after R-GemOx on 2025-01-07) raise concerns about neurotoxicity, necessitating close monitoring.
• Key Contraindications to Immediate Chemotherapy
  • Hematologic Abnormalities:
    • Anemia: Hemoglobin was 8.4 g/dL (2025-01-19), indicating anemia.
    • Recent drop in lymphocytes (6.7%, 2025-01-19) may reflect immunosuppression.
  • Renal Function:
    • Creatinine is stable (0.48 mg/dL, 2025-01-17), but any further decline due to infection or dehydration could contraindicate nephrotoxic agents like oxaliplatin.
  • Liver Function:
    • Mild hypoalbuminemia (3.3 g/dL, 2025-01-19) and a history of hepatitis B necessitate careful monitoring to avoid chemotherapy-related hepatotoxicity.
• Precautions Before Restarting Chemotherapy
  • Infection Clearance:
    • Confirm resolution of UTI or other infections with repeat urinalysis, culture reports, and PCT levels.
    • Ensure the absence of ongoing fever and systemic signs of sepsis.
  • Address Supportive Needs:
    • Correct anemia (e.g., consider transfusions if HGB < 9 g/dL).
    • Ensure adequate hydration and electrolyte balance (notable mild hyponatremia, Na 133 mmol/L on 2025-01-19).
  • Hepatitis B Reactivation Risk:
    • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) for antiviral prophylaxis and monitor liver function regularly.
  • Cognitive Dysfunction:
    • Monitor closely for further neurotoxic effects post-chemotherapy, considering dose adjustments if dementia recurs.
  • Cardiovascular Precautions:
    • History of extensive coronary artery disease (CAD) requires monitoring for potential cardiac toxicities, especially with agents like oxaliplatin.

[Deliberation for Chemotherapy Conduction] (not posted)

Problem #1: Potential Infection

• Objective
  • Vital Signs: Fever (38.4°C on 2025-01-19 20:17); afebrile on 2025-01-20.
  • Laboratory Evidence:
    • Elevated procalcitonin (PCT): 0.55 ng/mL on 2025-01-19, suggesting bacterial infection.
    • Urinalysis on 2025-01-19:
      • Leukocyte esterase (3+), WBC 30–49/HPF, bacteriuria (1+).
    • CRP elevated at 4.5 mg/dL on 2025-01-07.
    • WBC: Moderate increase to 8.2 × 10³/μL on 2025-01-19.
  • Clinical Symptoms: RUQ pain and decreased urine output reported within the past 2 days.
  • Treatment: Started on Sintix (ceftriaxone) on 2025-01-19.
• Assessment
  • Evidence suggests a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) based on elevated leukocyte esterase, bacteriuria, and systemic inflammatory markers.
  • Additional differential diagnoses: biliary tract infection due to RUQ pain, though no jaundice or other supportive findings were noted.
  • Infection control is critical prior to chemotherapy due to immunosuppression from prior chemotherapy (R-GemOx).
• Recommendations
  • Monitor Response to Treatment:
    • Track PCT, CRP, and WBC trends.
    • Repeat urinalysis and urine culture.
  • Imaging:
    • Abdominal imaging (ultrasound or CT) to rule out biliary infection or obstruction if RUQ pain persists.
  • Defer Chemotherapy until infection is controlled, as fever and infection increase chemotherapy-related risks (sepsis, myelosuppression).

Problem #2: Hematologic Abnormalities

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin (HGB): Decreased to 8.4 g/dL on 2025-01-19 from 9.8 g/dL on 2025-01-17.
  • Platelet count: 223 × 10³/μL on 2025-01-19 (stable).
  • Neutrophil percentage: Elevated to 72.1% on 2025-01-19; lymphocyte percentage low at 6.7%.
  • Historical trend: Persistent anemia and mild thrombocytopenia since 2024 due to lymphoma and chemotherapy.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely secondary to bone marrow suppression from previous chemotherapy (R-GemOx) and lymphoma itself.
  • Low lymphocyte levels raise concern for immune incompetence, which may increase infection risk.
  • Platelet count remains adequate to proceed with chemotherapy but should be monitored.
• Recommendations
  • Address Anemia:
    • Consider transfusion if HGB drops below 8.0 g/dL.
    • Evaluate for iron, vitamin B12, and folate deficiencies if persistent.
  • Close Monitoring:
    • Check complete blood count (CBC) before chemotherapy cycles.
  • Prophylaxis for Infections:
    • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) for hepatitis B reactivation.
    • Consider granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) if neutropenia develops post-chemotherapy.

Problem #3: Organ Function and Comorbidities

• Objective
  • Renal Function:
    • Creatinine: Stable at 0.48 mg/dL on 2025-01-17.
    • eGFR: 129.43 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-17.
  • Hepatic Function:
    • ALT and AST within normal limits (9 U/L and 17 U/L, respectively, on 2025-01-17).
    • Albumin mildly low at 3.3 g/dL (2025-01-19).
  • Cardiac Function: History of coronary artery disease (CAD) with extensive calcifications.
  • Cognitive Decline: Dementia noted after the previous R-GemOx cycle, resolved after 1 week.
• Assessment
  • Renal Function: Sufficient to tolerate current chemotherapy (R-GemOx).
  • Hepatic Function: Stable, though hypoalbuminemia indicates potential vulnerability to drug toxicity.
  • Cardiac Concerns: CAD history necessitates careful monitoring of potential oxaliplatin-related cardiotoxicity.
  • Neurologic Complications: Prior chemotherapy-induced dementia could indicate susceptibility to neurotoxicity from oxaliplatin.
• Recommendations
  • Renal Monitoring:
    • Ensure adequate hydration and monitor electrolytes before and after chemotherapy.
  • Cardiac Monitoring:
    • Electrocardiography (ECG) prior to chemotherapy due to CAD.
    • Consider cardioprotective strategies if needed.
  • Neurologic Monitoring:
    • Dose reduction of oxaliplatin or alternative regimens if significant neurotoxicity recurs.

Problem #4: Lymphoma Progression and Chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Recent PET/CT scans (2024-12-13): Enlarging submental mass (3.64 × 2.1 cm) and interstitial lung changes, indicative of lymphoma progression.
  • Treatment: Received first cycle of R-GemOx (rituximab, gemcitabine, oxaliplatin) on 2025-01-07 to 2025-01-08.
• Assessment
  • Lymphoma is progressing despite prior R-mCHOP and R-miniCHOP regimens, making R-GemOx a reasonable next-line treatment.
  • Need for aggressive disease control is balanced against high risks of infection, anemia, and other treatment-related complications.
• Recommendations
  • Evaluate Response to R-GemOx:
    • PET/CT after 2–3 cycles to assess metabolic activity and disease burden.
  • Optimize Timing:
    • Defer next chemotherapy cycle until infection is ruled out and anemia is managed.
  • Supportive Measures:
    • Administer antiemetics (e.g., Aloxi (palonosetron)) and monitor for neutropenic fever.

2025-01-07

[Patient Summary]

The patient, an 89-year-old woman, has a complex medical history, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), relapsed after treatment with R-miniCHOP, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic viral hepatitis B, and multiple other comorbidities.

She is currently undergoing chemotherapy with R-GemOx as of 2025-01-06. Recent clinical findings indicate progressive interstitial lung disease (ILD) and continued challenges with lymphoma management. Additionally, complications such as gallstones, biliary tract issues, and nutritional challenges are notable.

Key issues revolve around lymphoma progression, treatment complications, and comorbidity management.

[Problem Comments]

Problem #1: Relapsed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

• Objective
  • PET scans (2024-06-14, 2024-10-29) show glucose hypermetabolism in the thyroid beds, lymph nodes (e.g., left neck, submandibular), suggesting progressive lymphoma despite prior R-miniCHOP cycles.
  • Biopsy (2024-06-05) confirms T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma.
  • Recent CT chest (2024-12-13) reports enlargement of the submental soft tissue mass to 3.64 × 2.1 cm.
  • Previous chemotherapy cycles (e.g., 1st series R-miniCHOP completed on 2023-08-10 and 2nd series R-miniCHOP cycles from 2024-07-01 to 2024-09-24) showed partial responses, but disease relapsed or progressed.
• Assessment
  • Lymphoma progression is evident despite previous chemotherapy regimens, consistent with a poor prognosis due to refractory disease and older age.
  • The current regimen, R-GemOx (rituximab + gemcitabine + oxaliplatin), is often used for relapsed or refractory DLBCL. The efficacy must be monitored with imaging (e.g., PET, CT) and clinical response (e.g., tumor size, symptoms).
• Recommendations
  • Continue R-GemOx chemotherapy as planned (2025-01-06 initiation). Monitor for hematologic toxicity (e.g., WBC, HGB, PLT) and organ function (e.g., renal, liver).
  • Reassess disease progression or response via PET/CT after 2–4 cycles.
  • Evaluate for palliative care options if disease progression persists.
  • Supportive care: monitor for infection, optimize nutrition, and provide symptomatic management (e.g., pain control for mass effects).

Problem #2: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

• Objective
  • CT imaging (2024-09-10, 2024-12-13) shows progression of interstitial lung changes compared to 2023-12-30. Likely contributing factors include drug toxicity or underlying lymphoma-related inflammatory processes.
  • Clinical signs: No reports of hypoxia but baseline SPO2 of 94–96% (2025-01-06–2025-01-07). No active respiratory symptoms reported.
• Assessment
  • ILD progression may be multifactorial: chemotherapy-related pneumonitis, drug toxicity (e.g., rituximab, cyclophosphamide), or lymphoma infiltration.
  • Stable oxygenation suggests current respiratory compensation, but further progression may lead to hypoxia.
• Recommendations
  • Consider PFTs (pulmonary function tests) and high-resolution CT (HRCT) for better characterization of ILD severity and progression.
  • Minimize pulmonary toxic agents if possible; monitor carefully during chemotherapy.
  • Provide pulmonary support: oxygen therapy if hypoxia develops and corticosteroids if inflammatory ILD exacerbates.

Problem #3: Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Issues

• Objective
  • ERCP (2024-12-04) removed CBD stones with no residual stones on occlusion cholangiogram.
  • T-tube cholangiography (2024-12-03) confirmed patency of CBD with prior filling defects resolved post-ERCP.
  • PTGBD (2024-10-06) resolved acute cholecystitis but left the patient with gallbladder wall thickening.
• Assessment
  • The biliary issues appear stable post-ERCP and PTGBD. There is no evidence of residual infection, but the underlying gallbladder stone disease remains a potential risk for future complications.
  • Diabetes complicates the risk of infections and wound healing.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor for signs of recurrent biliary obstruction or cholangitis (e.g., jaundice, fever, abdominal pain).
  • Continue supportive management, including hydration and close monitoring of liver function (e.g., ALT, AST, bilirubin).

Problem #4: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Objective
  • Glucose levels on 2025-01-06: 113 mg/dL (17:17); on 2025-01-07: 154–156 mg/dL (06:25–07:44). Mild postprandial hyperglycemia noted.
  • Medications include Trajenta (linagliptin) 5 mg daily.
• Assessment
  • The patient’s diabetes appears suboptimally controlled, with mild hyperglycemia likely due to stress (chemotherapy) and possible corticosteroid use.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor glucose levels closely, especially during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Optimize glycemic control with potential addition of short-acting insulin during periods of hyperglycemia.
  • Educate on dietary modifications to support stable blood sugar levels.

Problem #5: Nutritional and Overall Functional Status

• Objective
  • Significant weight loss (7 kg over 6 months as of 2024-06-14).
  • ECOG performance status: 3 as of 2025-01-06.
  • Hemoglobin: 9.1 g/dL on 2025-01-06, indicating chronic anemia.
• Assessment
  • Poor nutritional status contributes to functional decline, anemia, and impaired treatment tolerance.
  • Chemotherapy-associated anorexia and disease burden exacerbate nutritional deficits.
• Recommendations
  • Initiate nutritional support: consult a dietitian for caloric and protein supplementation.
  • Evaluate and treat underlying causes of anemia (e.g., iron, B12, folate deficiencies).
  • Monitor weight and albumin levels to track nutritional improvement.

2023-08-11

Our endocrinologist wrote a repeat prescription for Zulitor (pitavastatin), Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) and Dibose (acarbose 100mg) on 2023-08-02 and the drugs are included in the formulary with no reconciliation issue identified.

2023-06-30

On 2023-06-08, our neurologist issued a refillable prescription for Plavix (clopidogrel) and diphenidol, and on 2023-06-23, our otolaryngologist prescribed Strocain (oxethazaine polymigel), Acetal (acetaminophen), and cephalexin. Apart from diphenidol, which is no longer necessary due to the resolution of vertigo, all other validly prescribed drugs mentioned have been incorporated into the active medication list without any reconciliation issues.

2023-06-06

• This patient visited local medical doctor on 2023-05-26, 2023-05-28, 2023-05-29, 2023-05-30, 2023-06-01, 2023-06-04 for her myositis, functional dyspepsia, acute upper respiratory infection, and prescribed acetaminophen, diazepam, loratadine and opium derivatives. for each a short 3-day valid prescription. These symptoms are generally covered in current medical problem list and managed with corresponding same or similar therapeutic class medications. No medication reconciliation issues identified.

• Given that this patient has been diagnosed with myositis and dyspepsia that have persisted for months according to the PharmaCloud database, it’s plausible that these could be indicative of statin-induced muscle side effects. Clinical experience suggests that a change in dosing frequency, such as alternate day dosing, may improve statin tolerability in patients experiencing adverse effects such as myalgia. This strategy is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot tolerate daily statin therapy. In addition, alternate-day statin therapy is also considered a cost-effective method to improve drug utilization (Ref: Efficacy and Safety of Alternate-Day Versus Daily Dosing of Statins: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2017;31(4):419-431). Considering the information from these studies and the fact that the laboratory data indicate an improvement in the patient’s hyperlipidemia, it is recommended that the administration of Zulitor be changed from 0.5# QD to 0.5# QOD.

  • 2023-05-16 LDL-C 102 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-25 LDL-C 135 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-01-04 LDL-C 167 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-25 Cholesterol total 217 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-01-04 Cholesterol total 239 mg/dL

2023-05-03

• Due to the patient’s advanced age, R-miniCHOP (a dose-reduced version of R-CHOP with reduced amounts of cyclophosphamide and vincristine) was selected as treatment starting on 2023-03-31. One episode of leukopenia was observed (1.56K/uL on 2023-04-12) and was alleviated with two consecutive days of Granocyte (lenograstim) administration. Please monitor for recurrence of leukopenia after this 2nd dose of R-miniCHOP.

• Beta-2 microglobulin (b2M) is a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecule found on the surface of nearly all nucleated cells in the body. Cells with a high turnover rate, such as immune cells and cancer cells, tend to produce and express higher levels of b2M on their surface. In non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cancer cells may also have elevated levels of b2M. The elevated levels of b2M observed around the trough of leukopenia may indicate the destruction of cancerous B cells.

  • 2023-04-26 B2-Microglobulin 2899 ng/mL
    
  • 2023-04-13 B2-Microglobulin 4166 ng/mL
    
  • 2023-03-28 B2-Microglobulin 2946 ng/mL
    
  • 2023-03-08 B2-Microglobulin 2438 ng/mL

• Lab data showed that levels above the ULN are associated with type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Dibose (acarbose), Trajenta (linagliptin) and Zulitor (pitavastatin) are currently appropriately prescribed.

  • 2023-04-25 HbA1c 7.6 %
    
  • 2023-04-25 Glucose(AC) 127 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-25 Cholesterol total 217 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-25 LDL-C 135 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-25 Triglyceride (TG) 172 mg/dL

• The patient’s cerebral atherosclerosis is treated with Plavix (clopidogrel) and her hepatitis B is treated with Baraclude (entecavir) without an issue.

• Hypothyroidism is listed as a diagnosis for the patient, but there is no corresponding medication prescribed currently. The serum free T4 level on 2023-03-17 was 0.57 ng/dL, which is slightly below the normal range. It is recommended to reevaluate the patient’s condition and consider prescribing appropriate medication, such as levothyroxine, if necessary to manage her hypothyroidism.

2023-03-27

[drug identification]

The three requested drugs have been identified as follows:

• Sodicon: contains dextromethorphan 15mg
• Losa & Hydro: contains losartan 50mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg
• Acetal: contains acetaminophen 500mg

An in-hospital porter will be sent to deliver these medications to the patient’s ward.

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[lab data]

2024-04-25 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-04-25 HBsAg Value 0.49 S/CO
2024-04-25 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-04-25 Anti-HBc Value 5.73 S/CO
2024-04-25 Anti-HBs 2.11 mIU/mL

2024-04-25 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-04-25 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2025-02-20 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Non-specific lymph nodes are found at right paratracheal and AP region. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-11-12, the lesions are stationary.
    • Moderate centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
    • Splenomegaly, varices formation and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
  • Imp:
    • COPD.
    • No interval change of the esophagus morphology is found.
    • Non-specific lymph nodes at mediastinum. Stationary.
    • Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly and varices formation.
• 2025-02-20 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis - Suboptimal study, due to poor echo window
    • Liver cirrhosis, c/w CT finding
    • Cholecystopathy, suspect related to ascites
    • Splenomegaly
    • Varices
    • Ascites
    • Left renal cyst
  • Suggestion:
    • C/W clinical condition and other image
• 2024-11-12 CT - chest
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT on 2024/08/13
    • Lungs:extensive centrilobular emphysema in bilateral upper lobes predominance. subpleural reticular opacities and ground-glass opacity in LLL and RLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN.
    • Mild circumferential wall thickening of upper third to middle third of thoracic esophagus, seems slightly in regression.
    • Pleura:minimal effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: collapsed vord cord
      • Gland with nodular calcification. Rt Lt thyroid cyst nodule.
    • Visible abdominal contents: small cirrhotic liver and mild wall thickening of GB, may related liver cirrhossi
  • Impression:
    • Post CCRT change of thoracic esophagus. No neoplastic LAP extensive emphysema
• 2024-10-12 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-08-13 CT - chest
  • Without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs: extensive centrilobular emphysema in bilateral upper lobes.subpleural reticular opacities and ground-glass opacity in LLL and RLL.
    • Mild circumferential wall thickening of upper third to middle third of thoracic esophagus..
    • Pleura: trace effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: collapsed vord cord. Gland with nodular calcification. Rt Lt thyroid cyst nodule.
    • Visible abdominal contents: small cirrhotic liver.
  • Impression:
    • Post CCRT change of thoracic esophagus.
    • No neoplastic LAP extensive emphysema both upper lobes and interstitial fibrosis in lower lobes of lungs
• 2024-06-25 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-06-10 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Linear infiltration over right lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
• 2024-05-25 Neck soft tissue
  • Degenerative change of the bony structure with marginal osteophyte formation is identified.
• 2024-05-25 KUB
  • S/p Total hip replacement over right side
  • Sclerotic change at left femoral head is found.
• 2024-05-14 CXR erect
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
  • Faint aveolar opacity over RIGHT LOWER LOBE is found.
• 2024-05-06 CXR erect
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2024-04-22 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Esophagus, 35 cm below incisor, biopsy — Congestion
    • B: Esophagus, 22 cm below incisor, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • C: Esophagus, 18 cm below incisor, biopsy — Congestion and chronic inflammation
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 2 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette A.
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 2 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.4 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette B.
    • C: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of a piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.5 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette C.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Section shows 2 pieces of squamous mucosa with congestion.
    • B: Section shows 3 pieces of squamous mucosa with infiltration of nests of neoplastic squamous cells. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(+), and p40(+).
      
    • C: Section shows a piece of squamous mucosa with congestion and chronic inflammation.
• 2024-04-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87 - 15) / 87 = 82.76%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 83
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 1.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild to moderate MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2024-04-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Cirrhosis of liver
  • Splenomegaly, mild
  • Ascites, minimal
  • Cholecystopathy
  • Renal cyst, Lt
• 2024-04-20 MIR - brain
  • Indication: Esophageal cancer staging
  • Imp:
    • No brain nodule or metastasis
    • Old infarct or ICH in left posterior basal ganglia
    • C1 level spinal stenosis with cord compression.
    • Old left eyeball insult, post OP?
• 2024-04-20 MRI - spine
  • C-spine:
    • Bulged and dehydrated discs seen as low signal intensity on T2WI with mild ventral dural sac compression.
    • Widened pre-odontoid space.
    • C1 level spinal canal stenosis with cord compression.
    • Presence of abnormal bright up signal intensity in the central cord seen on sagittal T2WI indicating edema or myelomalacia.
  • TL-spine:
    • Bulged and dehydrated discs seen as low signal intensity on T2WI with mild ventral dural sac compression at L-spine.
    • No evident bony destructive lesion.
• 2024-04-19 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the upper C-spine and lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, wrists and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-04-18 CardioPulmonary Exercise Testing, CPET
  • Diagnosis: esophageal cancer
  • Purpose: Pre-op evaluation
  • Results:
    • Ergometer protocol: incrementa
    • Ergometer type: cycle ergometer, work rate:12 watt/min
    • Load time: 7.1 min
    • ΔVO2/ΔWR (Normal > 8.6 ~ 10.3): 8.5
    • AT: 787 / 1973 = 40
    • Predict
      • MIP: 143 - (0.55 * 59) = 110.55
      • MEP: 268 - (1.03 * 59) = 207.23
    • Meas
      • MIP: 42 / 110.55 = 38
      • MEP: 79 / 207.23 = 38
    • Cause of stop:
    • Rest BP: 147/71 mmHg
    • Max BP: 219/70 mmHg
    • Max Exercise: 86 watts
    • Dyspnea: 4 min
    • leg fatigue: 4 min
    • CAT: 11143251 = 18
  • Conclusion
    • low exercise capacity (VO2max 60%, WR 83%) (normal VO2max > 85%)
    • spirometry: mild obstructive ventilatory impairment (FEV1/FVC 63%, FVC 101%, FEV1 86% )
      
    • respiratory muscle strength: low (MIP 38%, MEP 38%)
    • Breathing reserve: normal
    • SpO2 desaturation during exercise: 95 -> 90%
    • cardiac response (LCWI) during exercise: normal response during exercise
    • HR response during exercise: normal HR response slope during exercise
    • work efficiency: low, 8.5 (cut off 8.6)
    • anaerobic threshold: normal, 40% (cut off 40%)
    • oxygen pulse: low
    • BP response: high BP at rest and during exercise
      
    • EKG: ICRBBB
    • Health-related quality of life (HRQL), CAT = 18 (>10 indicates poor HRQL), dyspnea 4, poor outdoor activity 3, poor sleep 5
  • Impression:
    • low exercise capacity
    • mild obstructive ventilatory impairment
    • poor respiratory muscle strength
    • EKG with ICRBBB
    • High BP at rest and exercise
  • Suggestions:
    • Treat underlying disease and symptoms
      
    • Give bronchodilator
    • Control BP and ICRBBB
    • Limbs exercise and breathing exercise training
• 2024-04-18 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic diagnosis:
    • Left vocal cord tumor, favor malignancy
    • LUL chronic bronchitis with some mucus pluggs
    • No endobronchial tumors, foreign bodies.
• 2024-04-18 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx
    • mild saliva accumulation over left pyriform sinus
    • small bulging over L pyriform sinus anterior wall
    • fair vocal fold movement, a small mass lesion below L vocal fold (subglottis)
  • Conclusion:
    • left pyriform sinus lesion
    • left laryngeal lesion
• 2024-04-17 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-17 CXR PA
  • mild enlarged cardiac silhouttedue to dilated left atrium and prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
• 2024-03-25 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Known to have tissue-verified middle thoracic esophageal cancer.
    • No overt focal wall thickening or space occupying lesion in the esophagus.
    • Mild fibrotic change in RUL and LLL.
    • Otherwise, no visible active or space occupying lesion in the lung.
    • Hepatic cyst.
    • Portal hypertension & presence of collateral vessels.
  • Esophageal Cancer Staging Form
    • Imaging modality - Imaging by [+] CT scan [ ] MRI
    • Tumor location / size - Location: [+] Middle third of thoracic segment (azygos vein to inferior pulmonary vein) - Size: [+] Non-measurable
    • Tumor invasion [+] No or Equivocal
    • Regional nodal metastasis [+] No or Equivocal
    • Distant metastasis (In this study) [+] No or Equivocal
    • Other findings
  • AJCC Cancer Staging System, 8th edition For Esophageal Carcinoma
    • 20. PRIMARY TUMOR: Tx : Primary tumor cannot be assessed
    • 14. REGIONAL LYMPH NODES: N0 : No regional lymph node metastasis
    • 13. DISTANT METASTASIS: M0 : No distant metastasis (in this study)
    • AJCC 8th edition Staging status: TxN0M0
• 2024-03-20 PET:
  • Brief History and Major Clinical Finding:
    • The 59 y/o man has been diagnosed to have middle thoracic esophageal cancer (endoscopic biopsy done at 25 cm from the incisor on 2024-03-01 showed SqCC), for staging.
  • Findings:
    • There were two focal areas of mildly increased FDG uptake in the right submandibular and right axillary (level I) regions. Otherwise, no other abnormal FDG uptake was demonstrated in the whole body FDG PET scan.
• 2024-03-01 PES
  • The scope was inserted to duodenal 2nd portion.
  • Duodenum: negative to 2nd portion
  • Stomach: Some shalow ulcers were noted at the antrum.
  • Esophagus: There was one 2.5cm reddish plat lesion at 25cm from incisor, biospy was taken.
  • There were three F2 varices at the lower esophagus, we have done one shot of band ligation at red-colored sign.
  • No accidental events and complications occurred during and after the endoscopic examination.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-06 ~ 2025-01-08 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middl third of esophagus, cT1bN1M0, stage II status post CCRT with PF2
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • hypocalcemia
  • CC
    • for C5 chemotherapy with PF2.
  • Present illness history
    • This 60-year-old male patient presented to our Thoracic Surgery on 2024/04/16 with a newly diagnosed esophageal cancer at Hualian Tzu Chi Hospital. He had previously underwent a esophagogastroduodenoscopy, which incidentaly revealed the presence of a 2.5cm reddish plat lesion in the esophagus. The pathology report showed squamous cell carcinoma. A computed tomography of the chest showed no overt focal wall thickening or space occupying lesion in the esophagus. Positron emission tomography showed two focal areas of mildly increased uptake in the right submandibular and right axillary regions. He had been experiencing numbness and decreased dexterity on the right hand for three months.
    • Bronchoscope revealed Left vocal cord tumor, favor malignancy, and nasopharyngoscopy: the presence of a small mass lesion below left vocal fold on 2024/04/18. Whole-body bone scan (2024/04/19), and brain MRI(4/20 24) showed no definite evidence of bone and brain metastasis. Owing to his bilateral upper limb numbness, weakness, and decreased dexterity, we performed a C-spine MRI(4/20 24): revealed C1 level spinal canal stenosis with cord compression, status post SOMI brace support, and the surgery will be arranged. Abdominal ultrasound(4/22 24) showed suspected liver cirrhosis, mild splenomegaly, minimal ascites, cholecystopathy. EUS revealed esophageal cancer, estimated EUS stage T1bN1, the pathology report showed Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated Esophageal varice, lower esophagus on 2024/04/22. CPET revealed low exercise capacity ( VO2max 60%, WR 83%). Cardiac echogram showed LVEF:83%. Mild to moderate MR; mild TR; mild PR on 2024/04/22.
    • Operation of port-A implantation was done on 2024/04/24. Baraclude for Anti-HBc: reactive.
    • The cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middle third of esophagus cT1bN1M0, stage II, status post neoadjuvant CCRT with PF1 (Cisplatin 30mg/m2, 5-FU 1000mg/m2) due to liver cirrhosis, child A, #1 on 2024/05/03, #2 on 2024/05/10, #3 on 2024/05/16 (the dose decreased due to ANC: 1231), the radiotherapy was started on 2024/05/02 to 2024/06/11.
    • Follow-up chest CT (2024/08/13) showed post CCRT change of thoracic esophagus. no neoplsstic LAP extensive emphysema both upper lobes and interstitial fibrosis in lower lobes of lungs. Status post post-CCRT with PF2, C1 on 2024/08/30, C2 on 2024/10/11, C3 on 2024/11/11, C4 on 2024/12/04.
    • Chest CT (2024/11/12) revealed: post CCRT change of thoracic esophagus. no neoplsstic LAP extensive emphysema.
    • He was admitted for C5 post-CCRT with PF2 on 2025/01/06.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received intravenous MgO plus MgSo4 were given for hypomagnesemia.
    • Chemotherapy with PF2 (Cisplatin 30mg/m2) plus 5-FU (2000mg/m2) were given on 2025/01/06 to 2025/01/07, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • He complainted cramp at lower limbs once, and Ca: 1.95 mmol/L, so gave Calcium gluconate 10ml IVD for hypocalcemia.
    • He was discharged on 2025/01/08 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3gm) 1# PRNTIDAC 7D if diarrhea
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 14D
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNQD if severe diarrhea
    • Kentamin (vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 14D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 14D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 14D
• 2024-06-25 ~ 2024-07-10 POMR Neurosurgery
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C1-2 subluxation status post C1 laminectomy and C1-2 trans-pedicular screw-rod fixation on 2024/06/27.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Urinary tract infection ( urine culture showed Enterococcus faecalis )
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Cirrhosis of liver, child A
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middl third of esophagus, cT1bN1M0, stage II
    • Left vocal cord tumor, favor malignancy
  • CC
    • He also suffered from bilateral upper limb weakness and decreased dexterity for over 3 months (R > L)
    • Spinal cord MRI showed C1 level spinal canal stenosis with cord compression
  • Present illness history
    • This 55-year-old female patient who suffered from bilateral upper limb weakness and decreased dexterity for 3 months. Spinal cord MRI showed C1 level spinal canal stenosis with cord compression. Consulted neurosurgeon suggested on SOMI brace or Japanese brace.
    • Arrange C-spine CT on 2024/04/23. C-spine CT showed widened pre-odontoid space, anterior migration of the posterior arch of C1 with dural sac compression. Operation indicated. Regullar follow up at our OPD. We had fully informing to the patient and her husband about the condition, treatment plan, surgical procedure and risks. Possibility of sudden death. He was admitted for C1-2 fusion surgery.
    • No trauma history
    • No lumbar surgery     
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, blood examnation showed PT prolong and Thrombocytopenia. Blood transfusion FFP 3U and LRP 1U. We had fully informing to the patient and her husband about the condition, treatment plan, surgical procedure and risks.
    • Thus, he received C1 laminectotmy and C1-2 TPS-RF for C1-2 sublaxation with cord compression on 2024/06/27 then transfer to SICU for post-op care. Extubation smoothly. When the patient’s condition became more stable, he will transfer to ordianry ward on 2024/06/29.
    • At ward, analgesic agents with acetaminophen 1tab PO QID, cataflam 1 tab tid po and Tramtor 100mg IVD PRNQ6H for pain control.
    • Stool softer with Through 12mg/tab 2# HS.
    • Eurodin 2mg/tab 1tab PRNHS for Insomnia.
    • Neck wound care with AQ-BI QD and prn.
    • Under Silymarin 150mg/cap 1# BID, Lactulose 15ml PO TID, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab (Entecavir) 1# QDAC and Kentamin 1cap TID for liver cirrhosis control.
    • Under antihypertensive with Candesartan 8mg/tab 1# QD for blood pressure control.
    • Add antibotic agents to Ampolin 2000mg Q6H for urine culture showed Enterococcus faecalis since 2024/07/03. Remove half stiches of neck on 2024/07/08. Repeat urine examnation showed urine was clear. Remove all stiches of neck on 2024/07/10.
    • Under his general condition and wound condition were stable. He was discharged home and outpatient follow-up was mandatory.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 0.5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 7D
• 2024-05-24 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • P
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
    • Then boost the M/3 esophgeal tumor and LAP to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
• 2024-04-17 ~ 2024-05-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middl third of esophagus, cT1bN1M0, stage II status post CCRT with PF1 weekly
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Cirrhosis of liver, child A
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • Left vocal cord tumor, favor malignancy
    • Cervical-1 level spinal canal stenosis with cord compression
    • Hyperammonemia
    • port-A implantation at left cephalic vein on 2024/04/24
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • Newly diagnosed esophageal cancer
  • Present illness
    • This 59-year-old male patient presented to our Thoracic Surgery on 2024/04/16 with a newly diagnosed esophageal cancer at Hualian Tzu Chi Hospital.
    • He had previously underwent a esophagogastroduodenoscopy, which incidentaly revealed the presence of a 2.5cm reddish plat lesion in the esophagus. The pathology report showed squamous cell carcinoma.
    • A computed tomography of the chest showed no overt focal wall thickening or space occupying lesion in the esophagus.
    • Positron emission tomography showed two focal areas of mildly increased uptake in the right submandibular and right axillary regions.
    • He had been experiencing numbness and decreased dexterity on the right hand for three months.
    • His vital signs were stable and within normal limits. Blood labs revealed elevations in aspartate transaminase, total bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase. There was also a reduced level of albumin. Urine analysis was unremarkable.
    • Under the impression of newly diagnosed esophageal cancer, he was admitted to our Thoracic Surgery ward for cancer survey and surgical evaluation.        
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we performed a comprehensive cancer and pre-operative survey. Bronchoscope on 2024/04/18 revealed Left vocal cord tumor, favor malignancy.
    • We consulted an expert in Ear-Nose-Throat Medicine, who performed a nasopharyngoscopy. The presence of a small mass lesion below left vocal fold. Out-patient department follow up was suggested.
    • Whole-body bone scan and brain MRI showed no definite evidence of bone and brain metastasis.
    • Owing to his bilateral upper limb numbness, weakness, and decreased dexterity, we performed a C-spine MRI. Imaging revealed C1 level spinal canal stenosis with cord compression. Neurosurgery was consulted, who recommended surgical intervention as soon as appropriate with his cancer treatment. In the meantime, he was advised to wear a SOMI brace.
    • Abdominal ultrasound showed suspected liver cirrhosis, mild splenomegaly, minimal ascites, cholecystopathy.
    • EUS revealed esophageal cancer, estimated EUS stage T1bN1, the pathology report showed Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated. Esophageal varice, lower esophagus.
    • CPET revealed low exercise capacity (VO2max 60%, WR 83%). Cardiac echogram showed LVEF:83%. Mild to moderate MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • After all examinations, the cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middle third of esophagus cT1bN1M0, stage II. We had well explained with the patient and his family about further treatment.
    • Hema-Oncology and Radio-Oncologist were consulted who suggest neoadjuvant CCRT will be arranged. Operation of port-A implantation was done on 2024/04/24.
    • Gastroenterology was contacted again for hyperammonemia who suggested keep Lactulose use.
    • Consulted Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was consulted for loose tooth assessment, then gave oral hygiene instruction, no dental extraction is needed.
    • MgSO4, MgO for Hypomagnesemia.
    • After treatment, the lab of Ammonia levere was drop, and conscious clear, so he received CCRT with PF1 (Cisplatin 30mg/m2, 5-FU 1000mg/m2) due to liver cirrhosis, child A, #1 on 2024/05/03, #2 on 2024/05/10, #3 on 2024/05/16 (the dose decreased due to ANC: 1231).
    • Baraclude for Anti-HBc: reactive.
    • The radiotherapy was started on 2024/05/02.
    • After chemotherapy, he denied having a fever, vomiting, dyspnea, or any complaints.
    • Consulted dermatology (2024/05/14): NO active scabies lesions currently.
    • He can be discharged on 2024/05/17, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI
    • Trimbow (beclometasone 100ug, formoterol 6ug, glycopyrronium 12.5ug; per dose) 2 puff BID INHL
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Lactul (lactulose 666mg/mL) 15mL TID
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# BID
    • Berotec-N Metered Aerosol (fenoterol 0.1mg per dose) 2 puff PRNTID INHL
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2024-04-16 SOAP Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • S
    • New diagnosed eso. ca.
    • The 59 y/o man has been diagnosed to have middle thoracic esophageal cancer (endoscopic biopsy done at 25 cm from the incisor on 2024-03-01 showed SqCC)
    • referred from HuaLian
  • O
    • Past history: Liver chirrhosis, diagnosed recently.
    • quit alchol, smoking.
    • smoking, 40 years, 2PPD, quit recently.
  • P
    • arrange admission on 2024-04-16.
    • arrange WBBS, brain MRI, abd. sono, EUS, bronchoscope, CPET, cardioecho.

[consultation]

• 2024-05-15 Dermatology
• 2024-05-02 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• 2024-04-24 Hemato-Oncology
• 2024-04-23 Radiation Oncology
• 2024-04-23 Neurosurgery
• 2024-04-18 Ear Nose Throat
• 2024-07-17 Gastroenterology

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-27
  • Surgery
    • C1 laminectotmy and C1-2 TPS-RF for C1-2 sublaxation with cord compression
  • Finding
    • Easily touchinmg bleeding;
    • C1-2 sublxation with cord identation tightly.

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-05-02 ~ 2024-06-07 - RT to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The esophageal tumor: 46.8 Gy/ 26 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-24 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 35mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF2, 70% last dose due to ANC 931)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-06 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF2)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-04 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF2)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-12 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF2)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-11 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF2)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-30 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF2)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-16 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1350mg NS 500mL 24hr (PF1 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-10 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 24hr (PF1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-03 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 24hr (PF1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-02-24

[Thrombocytopenia]

Objective

• Laboratory Findings
  • Persistent thrombocytopenia, with a downward trend over time:
    • 2025-02-24: PLT 47 ×10³/uL (CBC 2025-02-24)
      
    • 2025-02-20: PLT 69 ×10³/uL (CBC 2025-02-20)
      
    • 2025-02-18: PLT 43 ×10³/uL (CBC 2025-02-18)
      
    • 2025-01-08: PLT 66 ×10³/uL (CBC 2025-01-08)
      
    • 2024-12-06: PLT 96 ×10³/uL (CBC 2024-12-06)
• Clinical History & Context
  • Cancer & Chemotherapy History:
    • Diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT1bN1M0, Stage II), status post CCRT (RT 2024-05-02~2024-06-07) and multiple cycles of PF2 chemotherapy:
      • 2025-02-24: C6 PF2 (Cisplatin, Fluorouracil, 70% dose due to ANC 931)
        
      • 2025-01-06: C5 PF2
        
      • 2024-12-04: C4 PF2
        
      • 2024-11-12: C3 PF2
        
      • 2024-10-11: C2 PF2
        
      • 2024-08-30: C1 PF2
        
  • Liver Cirrhosis & Splenomegaly (indicating possible hypersplenism):
    • 2025-02-20 CT: Splenomegaly with varices formation
      
    • 2025-02-20 SONO: Splenomegaly, varices, ascites, liver cirrhosis
      
  • Coagulation Profile:
    • 2025-02-20:
      • PT 15.2 sec (mild prolongation)
        
      • INR 1.50 (borderline elevated)
        
      • APTT 27.6 sec (normal range)
        
  • Bone Marrow Suppression Features:
    • Neutropenia:
      • 2025-02-24: WBC 2.64 ×10³/uL, ANC likely low (WBC DC: Neutrophil 35.3%)
        
      • 2025-02-20: WBC 2.88 ×10³/uL, Neutrophil 33.7%
        
    • Macrocytosis (possible myelosuppression or liver disease-related):
      • 2025-02-24: MCV 106.1 fL
        
      • 2025-02-20: MCV 102.5 fL

Assessment

• Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia
  • Cisplatin-based chemotherapy (PF2) is known to cause cumulative bone marrow suppression, particularly with repeated cycles.
    
  • The progressive decline in platelet count (96 ×10³/uL → 66 ×10³/uL → 47 ×10³/uL) suggests ongoing suppression.
    
  • Neutropenia (ANC 931 on 2025-02-24) further supports chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression.
    
  • Macrocytosis (MCV 106.1 fL on 2025-02-24) may reflect myelosuppression or liver dysfunction.
• Hypersplenism Due to Liver Cirrhosis
  • Splenomegaly on CT (2025-02-20) and SONO (2025-02-20) suggests hypersplenism-related platelet sequestration.
    
  • Features of portal hypertension (varices, ascites, cirrhosis) further support this mechanism.
    
  • Thrombocytopenia due to hypersplenism typically presents with low platelets but relatively preserved other blood cell lines, though the coexistence of chemotherapy-induced suppression makes this distinction challenging.
• Consumptive Coagulopathy or Chronic Liver Disease-Related Dysfunction
  • Mildly prolonged PT (15.2 sec) and INR (1.50) suggest liver dysfunction affecting clotting factor synthesis rather than a consumptive process like DIC.
    
  • No evidence of overt DIC (normal APTT, no reported schistocytes or hemolysis).

Recommendation

• Monitor Platelet Count & Consider Supportive Measures
  • Trend platelet counts closely (every 2-3 days if clinically deteriorating).
    
  • If PLT < 30 ×10³/uL or bleeding risk is high, consider platelet transfusion.
    
  • If PLT < 50 ×10³/uL, consider delaying the next chemotherapy cycle or reducing the dose further.
• Manage Underlying Liver Cirrhosis & Hypersplenism
  • Evaluate for worsening portal hypertension (repeat Abdomen SONO if clinically indicated).
    
  • Consider non-selective beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol) for variceal bleeding prevention if portal hypertension worsens.
• Optimize Chemotherapy Regimen
  • Given progressive thrombocytopenia and neutropenia, further dose reduction of Cisplatin/5-FU may be necessary.
    
  • Consider G-CSF support for neutropenia if ANC drops below 500/uL.
• Assess Bone Marrow Function
  • If thrombocytopenia worsens despite chemotherapy cessation, consider bone marrow aspiration/biopsy to rule out marrow failure or secondary hematologic disorder.
• Coagulation & Liver Function Monitoring
  • Repeat PT/INR if thrombocytopenia worsens, as liver dysfunction can further impair coagulation.
    
  • Continue “Bao-Gan (Silymarin)” for liver support.

2025-02-19

Patient Summary

• This is a 60-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma of the upper to middle third esophagus (cT1bN1M0, stage II), status post concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with PF1 (Cisplatin + 5-FU) and subsequent post-CCRT chemotherapy with PF2 (Cisplatin + 5-FU) over multiple cycles. The current admission on 2025-02-18 was for C6 chemotherapy with PF2, but it was held due to hyperbilirubinemia (TBI 4.71 mg/dL, DBI 1.60 mg/dL) (labs 2025-02-18).
• His medical history includes chronic viral hepatitis B (Anti-HBc reactive), hypertension, spinal stenosis (C1-2 subluxation status post laminectomy and C1-2 transpedicular screw fixation on 2024-06-27), liver cirrhosis (child A), and COPD.
• The most pressing concerns include hyperbilirubinemia with abnormal liver function, thrombocytopenia (PLT 43 ×10³/uL), and worsening leukopenia (WBC 2.93 ×10³/uL) (labs 2025-02-18).
• The most pressing issue (Problem 1: Hyperbilirubinemia and Liver Dysfunction) requires holding chemotherapy and optimizing liver support, while bone marrow suppression (Problem 2) mandates close monitoring and transfusions. Hypertension control (Problem 3) and electrolyte management (Problem 4) should be optimized alongside supportive care. The next 48-72 hours are critical for assessing hepatic function before considering chemotherapy resumption.

Problem 1. Hyperbilirubinemia and Liver Dysfunction

• Objective
  • Laboratory findings (2025-02-18)
    • Total bilirubin 4.71 mg/dL (↑, prior 1.09 mg/dL on 2025-01-08)
      
    • Direct bilirubin 1.60 mg/dL (↑, prior 0.40 mg/dL on 2025-01-08)
      
    • AST 73 U/L (↑, prior 34 U/L on 2025-01-06)
      
    • ALT 20 U/L (normal)
      
    • ALP 277 U/L (↑, prior 212 U/L on 2025-01-06)
      
    • Albumin 3.4 g/dL (↓, prior 3.0 g/dL on 2025-01-06)
      
  • Imaging findings
    • CT (2024-11-12): Small cirrhotic liver, mild gallbladder wall thickening, minimal ascites
      
    • Abdomen SONO (2024-04-22): Liver cirrhosis, mild splenomegaly, minimal ascites, cholecystopathy
      
  • Medical history
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B (Anti-HBc reactive, HBsAg negative)
      
    • Alcoholism with liver cirrhosis (Child A, diagnosed 2024-04-22)
      
    • Chemotherapy history: PF1 → PF2, potential hepatotoxicity
• Assessment
  • Possible causes of hyperbilirubinemia:
    • Cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity (repetitive PF2 cycles)
      
    • Progression of liver cirrhosis (elevated ALP, hypoalbuminemia)
      
    • Biliary obstruction (mild gallbladder wall thickening)
      
    • Hemolysis or bone marrow suppression (linked to thrombocytopenia, leukopenia)
      
  • Compared to prior labs (2025-01-08), worsening bilirubin levels suggest progression of hepatic dysfunction.
    
  • Current status: Worsening → Delayed chemotherapy due to risk of further liver injury.
• Recommendation
  • Hold PF2 chemotherapy until bilirubin improves.
    
  • Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) BID to improve cholestasis.
    
  • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) BID for liver support.
    
  • Repeat abdomen ultrasound (2025-02-20) to assess for biliary obstruction.
    
  • Monitor LFTs every 2-3 days to evaluate improvement before restarting chemotherapy.

Problem 2. Thrombocytopenia and Leukopenia (Bone Marrow Suppression)

• Objective
  • Laboratory findings (2025-02-18)
    • PLT 43 ×10³/uL (↓, prior 96 ×10³/uL on 2024-12-06)
      
    • WBC 2.93 ×10³/uL (↓, prior 4.45 ×10³/uL on 2025-01-08)
      
    • Neutrophil 39% (↓, prior 65.4% on 2025-01-08)
      
    • HGB 13.2 g/dL (↑, prior 11.0 g/dL on 2025-01-08)
      
  • Chemotherapy history
    • Cisplatin + 5-FU (PF2) known to cause bone marrow suppression.
      
  • Clinical impact
    • Increased risk of bleeding (low PLT) and infection (low WBC and neutropenia).
• Assessment
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, exacerbated by repeated cycles.
    
  • Compared to prior labs, worsening leukopenia and thrombocytopenia suggest cumulative toxicity.
    
  • Risk of spontaneous bleeding if PLT drops further.
• Recommendation
  • Hold chemotherapy until PLT ≥ 75 ×10³/uL and WBC ≥ 3.5 ×10³/uL.
    
  • Blood transfusion with LRP 2U (planned) to support platelet count.
    
  • Consider G-CSF (filgrastim) if WBC further declines.
    
  • Daily CBC monitoring to assess recovery.

Problem 3. Hypertension (Suboptimally Controlled)

• Objective
  • Vital signs (2025-02-18 - 2025-02-19)
    • BP 172/88 mmHg → 171/95 mmHg → 161/85 mmHg → 154/79 mmHg
      
    • HR 80-103 bpm
      
  • Medical history
    • Hypertension 30+ years, on Blopress (candesartan 8mg) QD
      
  • Complications
    • Borderline cardiomegaly (CXR 2024-06-10)
      
    • Right bundle branch block (ECG 2024-06-25)
• Assessment
  • Persistent high BP despite candesartan 8mg suggests inadequate control.
    
  • Hypertension may contribute to worsening liver dysfunction and increased cardiovascular risk.
• Recommendation
  • Consider adding a calcium channel blocker like Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD or increase Blopress (candesartan 8mg) to 2# QD if BP remains uncontrolled and patient tolerated.
  • Monitor BP closely daily and assess for symptoms (dizziness, headache).

Problem 4. Hypomagnesemia

• Objective
  • Laboratory findings (2025-02-18)
    • Mg 1.6 mg/dL (↓, prior 2.0 mg/dL on 2025-01-08)
      
  • Clinical relevance
    • Chemotherapy (Cisplatin) induced renal magnesium wasting.
      
    • Risk of neuromuscular symptoms (cramps, arrhythmia, fatigue).
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-related hypomagnesemia with gradual decline over time.
    
  • Potential renal loss exacerbated by cisplatin nephrotoxicity.
• Recommendation
  • Continue MgO 250mg TID.
    
  • Continue MgSO4 20mL Q12H IV.
    
  • Reassess Mg levels in 48 hours and adjust supplementation accordingly.

2024-12-04

[Thrombocytopenia: Trend and Recent Observations]

The patient exhibits a clear and sustained trend of thrombocytopenia (platelet count <150 × 10³/μL), with a recent drop to 46 × 10³/μL on 2024-12-04, reflecting moderate to severe thrombocytopenia.

Platelet Trend Analysis:

Date	Platelet Count (×10³/μL)	Comments
2024-12-04	46	Current; worsening trend. Moderate to severe thrombocytopenia.
2024-11-11	50	Persistent thrombocytopenia; stable but low.
2024-10-14	68	Mild improvement noted but still below normal.
2024-08-29	77	Slightly higher but still thrombocytopenic.
2024-06-25	64	Persistent thrombocytopenia; evidence of fluctuation.
2024-05-31	61	Continuation of low platelet counts.
2024-05-28	30	Severe thrombocytopenia during hospitalization.
2024-05-25	45	Further decline during acute illness.
2024-04-25	72	Baseline thrombocytopenia; evidence of early issues before treatment.

Causes of Thrombocytopenia in this Patient:

• Cancer and Chemotherapy (Esophageal SCC):
  • The patient is undergoing chemotherapy with cisplatin and fluorouracil, which are well-known to cause bone marrow suppression, leading to reduced platelet production.
  • A cumulative effect of multiple cycles of chemotherapy may explain the worsening thrombocytopenia over time.
• Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension:
  • The patient has liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A), which is associated with hypersplenism (due to splenomegaly from portal hypertension). This results in increased platelet sequestration and destruction in the spleen.
• Chronic Disease and Nutritional Deficiencies:
  • Chronic illnesses (e.g., COPD, liver cirrhosis) and poor nutritional intake may contribute to platelet suppression.
  • The patient’s low albumin levels (2.9-3.2 g/dL) and past history of vitamin deficiencies (Vitamin B12) might also play a role in impaired bone marrow function.
• Possible Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia:
  • Given prior infections and hospitalizations, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) secondary to chronic inflammation or infection cannot be totally excluded.
• Sepsis/Infections:
  • Past hospitalization for UTI with Enterococcus faecalis and intermittent inflammatory markers (e.g., CRP) could have exacerbated thrombocytopenia during acute phases.

Key Observations in Recent Labs:

• Platelet Count:
  • Current: 46 × 10³/μL (2024-12-04), lower than the previous 50 × 10³/μL (2024-11-11).
  • Persistent decline despite no signs of acute infection or active bleeding.
• Bone Marrow Suppression:
  • Concomitant anemia with low hemoglobin (HGB: 12.2 g/dL) and mildly low WBCs (2.98 × 10³/μL) suggest overall myelosuppression, likely due to chemotherapy.
• No Overt Coagulopathy:
  • Prothrombin Time (PT) and INR were mildly elevated in past tests, but there’s no evidence of overt disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
  • CRP levels are low (< 1 mg/dL in most cases), indicating no significant systemic infection or inflammation currently.
• Splenomegaly:
  • Documented in imaging (e.g., 2024-04-22 SONO - abdomen) as mild, consistent with cirrhosis.

Management Recommendations:

• Supportive Measures for Thrombocytopenia:
  • Platelet Transfusion:
    • Consider if platelet count falls <20 × 10³/μL or if there is evidence of active bleeding.
  • Monitor Platelet Trends:
    • Regular CBC monitoring is essential during chemotherapy cycles to evaluate recovery or further declines.
• Address Potential Underlying Causes:
  • Chemotherapy-induced Myelosuppression:
    • Dose adjustment or spacing of chemotherapy cycles may be needed if thrombocytopenia becomes severe.
  • Splenomegaly from Cirrhosis:
    • Optimizing liver function with lactulose and silymarin may help reduce hypersplenism effects.
• Adjunctive Therapies:
  • Eltrombopag or Romiplostim (Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists):
    • May be considered if thrombocytopenia persists or worsens despite supportive measures, especially for ITP-like mechanisms or refractory cases.
• Infection Prevention:
  • Ensure adequate prophylaxis against bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, given immunosuppression from chemotherapy and chronic liver disease.
• Minimize Bleeding Risks:
  • Avoid medications that increase bleeding risk (e.g., NSAIDs, anticoagulants).
  • Monitor for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, especially given the patient’s history of esophageal varices.
• Liver Disease Management:
  • Continue medications for cirrhosis (e.g., Baraclude [entecavir]) and regular surveillance for portal hypertension-related complications.

[Findings and Management]

Key Findings:

• Hematology:
  • Persistent thrombocytopenia (platelets 46 × 10³/μL on 2024-12-04).
  • Mild anemia (Hb: 12.2 g/dL).
  • Leukopenia with WBC at 2.98 × 10³/μL, likely reflecting ongoing chemotherapy effects.
  • Macrocytosis (MCV: 99.7 fL), possibly linked to vitamin B12 deficiency or chronic liver disease.
• Biochemistry:
  • Hypoalbuminemia (3.2 g/dL), suggesting chronic liver dysfunction and/or poor nutrition.
  • Normal renal function (eGFR: 104.81 mL/min/1.73 m²).
  • Alkaline phosphatase elevation (279 U/L), compatible with liver dysfunction and possible bone involvement.
  • Hypomagnesemia (1.6 mg/dL), warranting ongoing supplementation.
• Active Medications:
  • Multiple supportive agents, including Baraclude (entecavir) for HBV suppression, Lactulose for hyperammonemia, and vitamins (Kentamin).
  • Antihypertensive therapy with Blopress (candesartan).
  • Symptomatic treatment with bronchodilators and antacids for COPD and esophagitis.
• Radiologic and Pathologic Findings:
  • Post-chemoradiotherapy changes in the thoracic esophagus.
  • Persistent emphysema and reticulonodular opacities in lung bases, consistent with interstitial lung changes.
  • Minimal ascites, cirrhosis without overt decompensation.

Clinical Concerns

• Cytopenias:
  • The low platelet count and anemia suggest bone marrow suppression, possibly chemotherapy-induced or from chronic liver disease. Monitoring and supportive care with transfusions or thrombopoietin mimetics may be needed.
• Nutritional Deficiencies:
  • Hypoalbuminemia and macrocytosis indicate malnutrition, likely exacerbated by chronic illness and cancer treatment. Parenteral nutrition or enhanced dietary interventions are recommended.
• Respiratory Compromise:
  • COPD exacerbation, reduced exercise tolerance, and hypoxia during exertion require optimization with inhalers and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Esophageal Cancer Monitoring:
  • Surveillance for recurrence via imaging and endoscopy is essential given prior stage II disease and ongoing symptoms.
• Liver Dysfunction:
  • Although compensated, liver cirrhosis necessitates ongoing surveillance for complications (e.g., varices, hepatocellular carcinoma).
• Psychological and Quality of Life Aspects:
  • A high CAT score (18) reflects poor respiratory quality of life, necessitating counseling and social support.

Recommendations

• Hematologic Support:
  • Monitor CBC weekly. Consider granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) or transfusion if cytopenias worsen.
  • Platelet transfusions may be required if bleeding risk increases.
• Nutritional Support:
  • Supplement vitamin B12, folate, and magnesium aggressively.
  • Evaluate for enteral feeding or parenteral nutrition to improve albumin and caloric intake.
• Respiratory Optimization:
  • Continue inhalers (e.g., Trimbow, Berotec).
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing exercises are critical for improving dyspnea.
• Liver Cirrhosis Management:
  • Regular screening with abdominal ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein every 6 months.
  • Lactulose dose optimization to prevent hepatic encephalopathy recurrence.
• Cancer Monitoring:
  • PET/CT or endoscopy every few months to evaluate for recurrence of esophageal cancer or new primary tumors.
• Symptom Management:
  • Address insomnia and psychological distress with counseling and PRN medications like Eurodin (estazolam).
• Hydration and Electrolytes:
  • Intravenous hydration during chemotherapy sessions and regular electrolyte monitoring, especially magnesium and potassium.

2024-05-30

[recommended voriconazole TDM for impaired liver function]

No CRE or VRE culture positives were found, but Aspergillus antigen was confirmed.

• 2024-05-28 Aspergillus Ag Positive
• 2024-05-28 Aspergillus Ag Value 0.55 Ratio

For invasive Aspergillosis, voriconazole is usually recommended at a dosage of 6 mg/kg IV/PO Q12H on day 1, followed by 4 mg/kg IV/PO Q12H. However, according to the package insert, in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B), the standard loading dose should be used, but the maintenance dose should be halved. There are no recommendations for patients with severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) (Ref: Sanford Guide).

This patient weighs 73 kg. According to the Sanford Guide, the dosing should be 438 mg Q12H on day 1 and then 292 mg Q12H from day 2. Given the patient’s poor liver function, voriconazole therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is highly recommended to adjust the maintenance dose.

To order a voriconazole trough level test:

• Order Code: L72-166
• Test Name: Antifungal Drugs (Azole) Concentration
• Instructions:
  • Collect the sample within 30 minutes before the next dose. Note the administration time.
  • Send samples from Monday to Thursday before 14:00. Do not collect samples on national holidays or other times.
  • Use a purple-top tube and draw 2 to 3 mL. The sample should be centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes within 8 hours, and the plasma should be separated into a large test tube.
  • The sample will be sent to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital by United Medical Laboratories for testing. Draw blood within 30 minutes before administering Vfend (voriconazole).

2024-05-27

[hyperammonemia management and lactulose dose consideration]

Lactul (lactulose) has effectively controlled the hyperammonemia. If serum ammonia levels remain within the normal range for these days, a reduction in the lactulose dosage or even discontinuation may be considered.

• 2024-05-26 Blood ammonia 70 umol/L
• 2024-05-25 Blood ammonia 149 umol/L

[liver cirrhosis Child-Pugh B classified & Medication Review]

The patient’s discharge diagnoses on 2024-05-17 included cirrhosis of the liver, classified as Child-Pugh Class A.

However, recent lab results indicate a revised classification to Child-Pugh Class B. This is based on updated values: Alb 2.9 g/dL (2 points), PT 13.7 seconds (3 points), and BilT 2.15 mg/dL (3 points). Even encephalopathy and ascites were not counted, these scores total at least 8 points, should be classfied as Class B.

The currently used medications have been reviewed for this Child-Pugh Class B patient, no other medications except Tramacet should be dose adjusted. Use of Tramacet is not recommended as acetaminophen and tramadol undergo extensive hepatic metabolism.

• 2024-05-25 Albumin (BCG) 2.9 g/dL
• 2024-05-25 PT 13.7 sec
• 2024-05-25 Bilirubin total 2.15 mg/dL
• 2024-05-15 Bilirubin total 1.01 mg/dL
• 2024-05-15 Bilirubin direct 0.29 mg/dL
• 2024-05-13 Bilirubin total 1.53 mg/dL
• 2024-05-13 Bilirubin direct 0.54 mg/dL

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-27 RRIV (R-R Interval Variation) & SSR (Sympathetic Skin Response)
  • The results of RRIV and SSR studies were within normal limits.
• 2024-12-27 Neurosonography
  • Mild to moderate atherosclerosis in right proximal CCA and left CCA bifurcation.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial basal cerebral arterial flows.
• 2024-12-13 KUB
  • Presence of calcified gallbladder stones.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-12-11 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
  • Multiple nodules at left lung.
• 2024-12-11 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-18 RAS and BRAF V600 Massarray
  • Cellblock No. S2023-01708 A3
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT>GAT, p.G12D)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-11-15 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Spiculated nodule at left upper lobe measuring 1.5cm is found. (Se202 Im62). Smaller nodules are found at left lower lobe and left lingula lobe. Lung meta is considered first.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
  • Imp:
    • Nodular lesions at left lung. In favor of lung mets.
• 2024-10-21 PET
  • No previous study for comparison.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the LLQ of abdomen, probably s/p surgical reaction.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in nodular lesions in the left upper lung, left lower lung, and right upper lung, compatible with colon cancer with lungs metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions and mediastinal spaces, the nature is to be determined (reactive or metastastic nodes ?), suggesting further investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG
• 2024-10-04 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis:
    • Intestine, large, sigmoid colon, laparoscopic AR — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
    • Proximal margin — free
    • Distal margin — free
    • Lymph node, regional, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/38)
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage:pT3N0(if cM1a) ; AJCC prognostic stage IVA
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
    • Specimen size: Colon: 17 cm in length
    • Tumor Site: sigmoid colon
    • Tumor Size: 5.5x 3.5 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum: Complete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:A1-9:tumor, A10-17:LNs, A18:proximal cut end, A19:distal cut end
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2: moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue
    • Margins :
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved
      • Distance of tumor from margin: 6 cm
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding:
      • Number of tumor buds in 1 “hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2)
      • Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: Not identified
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
      • Specify number of deposits: Not applicable
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 0 / 38
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply)
      • m (multiple primary tumors) r (recurrent) y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT):
        • pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN):
        • pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM):
        • Not applicable
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
    • Ancillary Studies: none
    • Comment(s): none
• 2024-09-30 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-18 Standing KUB
  • Presence of radiopaque gallbladder stones.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
  • S/P colon stenting.
• 2024-09-05 CT
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the sigmoid colon, 12 cm in size, with lumen narrowing, irregular contour, and directly attached the left spermatic cord.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon with nearly total obstruction (T4b) is highly suspected.
    • There are five enlarged lymph nodes in the adjacent mesocolon that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2a).
    • There are several soft tissue nodules in LLL of the lung (up to 1 cm at lung window setting) that are c/w lung metastases (M1a).
    • There are few gallstones (up to 2.6 cm).
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-03 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, RS colon, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2024-09-03 Spirometry
  • Mild obstructive ventilatory impairment
• 2024-09-02 Colonoscopy
  • Finding
    • The scope reached the rectal top (18 cm from anal verge) under poor colon preparation. One circumferential ulcerative tumor was noted at RS ciolon, with near whole lumen obstruction. Bx taken here. We use catheter with guidewire method to pass through the stenosis site. Contrast medium injection was done to make sure the guidewire was in the lumen. Colonic Stenting was performed smoothly with Boston Scientific WallFlex Colonic stent (uncovered, 25mm x 90mm) .
    • Mixed hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Obstructive colon tumor, S-Colon, 18cm from anal verge, s/p biopsy, s/p stenting with Boston Scientific WallFlex Colonic stent(25mm x 90mm)
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
• 2024-09-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (91 - 16) / 91 = 82.42%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 83
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild AR; mild MR; mild TR.
    • Dilated ascending aorta.
• 2024-08-31 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-12-26 Ear Nose Throat

• 2024-12-26 Neurology

• 2024-09-02 Gastroenterolgoy

  • Q
    • For further management of colonic stent
    • This 81 years old male patient was admitted for intermittent abdominal pain about one month.
    • CT (scanned at other hospital) revealed sigmoid colon cancer obstruction, and the abdominal pain was worse.
    • Thus he was sent to our hospital for further evaluation.
    • The abdominal pain was persisted, passage f stool (+).
    • So we need you expert experience for further evaluation and management of the colonic stent insert.
  • A
    • This 81 y/o male patient was admitted for abdominal pain for 1 month. CT showed sigmoid colon mass related bowel obstruction.
    • S/O
      • E4V5M6
      • No abdominal tenderness
      • CT 2024/08/30
        • Sigmoid colon mass related obstruction and much stool at whole colon segments
    • Impression
      • Colon obstruction, suspect sigmid mass, malignancy related
    • Suggestion

      • Sigmoidoscopy for tissue biopsy and stent insertion was indicated if the patient and family could take the risk (organ perforation, etc.)

      • Explain to the family the indications, procedure, possible complications, stent placement, and related out-of-pocket expenses for a sigmoidoscopy.

      • If anesthesia is required, please send for anesthesia evaluation.

      • Colon prepare with EVAC must be done before procedure

      • Avoid anticoagulants/antiplatelets use if no contraindication

      • Correct thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy

      • If the patient and the family all understand the Sigmoidoscopy intervention, would take the risk, and sign the permit for Sigmoidoscopy, the sigmoidoscopy will be arranged on 2024/09/02 afternoon.

• 2024-08-31 Colorectal Surgery

  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3, Abdominal pain > Acute central moderate pain (4-7) - Abdominal distension for a period of time, History: Yesterday, an examination at an outside hospital revealed a mass in the sigmoid colon, Reason for Transfer: Family contacted Dr. Lv ZongRu of CRS and transferred.
    • constipation, thin stool, flatulence, abd fullness for several months
    • went to MinSheng Hospital
    • PE: LLQ tenderness
    • PH: hemorrhoid, psoriasis
    • no headache, dizziness, nausea
    • no chest tightness, no SOB
    • no tarry stool
    • NKDA
  • A
    • highly suspect S colon cancer with obstruction.
    • please NPO with medication first.
    • colon stent if no improve
    • IV 2500ml + curam use

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 48hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 48hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 48hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 48hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-27 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg NS 500mL 48hr FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 500mL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-20 KUB
  • S/P right THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • S/P operation with retention of surgical clips.
  • S/P internal drainage.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Compression fracture of spine.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
• 2025-01-14 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings
    • A stricture site is noticed at the duodenal second portion around at the level of major papilla.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a dilated small bowel loop at the region of Treiz ligment. After infusion of the normal saline fluid to dilate this targert bowel loop, hot AXIOS lumen apposing metallic stent (20 mm in diameter) is placed between the stomach and jejenum loop.
  • Management：
    • Patient is under general anesthesia. After placing the ENBD tube traverse the stenotic segment, fluid retension is infused in the bowel loops at the area of Treiz ligment, the target loop is documented by compression method by the tip of EUS scope. We use glucagon to decrease the peristalsis of small bowel. EUS guided gastrojejunal anastomosis is achieved with hot AXIOS LAMS under guidance of EUS and fluoroscopy.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic head tumor with duodenal outlet obstruction (GOO type II & III) s/p AXIOS LAMS
• 2025-01-06 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
  • Compression fracture of T12, L1, and L3 vertebral body.
  • S/P total hip arthroplasty, right.
• 2024-12-31 MRI - T-spine
  • Acute compression fracture of T12 vertebra. Benign origin is first considered. Metastasis is less likely.
  • Old compression fracture of L1 and L3.
  • Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade I.
• 2024-12-30 UGI and small bowel series
  • Normal gastric rugae.
  • Normal appearance of duodenal bulb.
  • Luminal narrowing of the duodenum.
  • No abnormal bowel loop displacement.
  • The passage time is about 120 minutes.
  • S/P right THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • S/P operation with retention of surgical clips. S/P NG tube indwelling. Compression fracture of spine. Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
• 2024-12-27 Pathology - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, lower, biopsy — fibrin with inflammatory cells
• 2024-12-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Circumferential ulcerative lesions were noted from middle esophagus(30cm from incusors) to lower esophagus, s/p biopsy
      • Mucosa break involve >75% of the circumference.
    • Stomach:
      • Much food retention was noted at stomach
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study due to much food residue
    • Esophageal ulcerative lesions, middle to lower esophagus, s/p biopsy
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • NG insertion for food residue drainage
    • Arrange UGI series for suspected obstruction below duodenum 2nd portion
    • Pursue biopsy result
• 2024-12-26 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the T12 spine. Compression fracture may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out the possibility of pathologic compression fracture.
  • Increased activity in the upper T-spines, some L-spines and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion and biliary dilatation. Distention of stomach and dilatation of duodenum. Dilatatin of p-duct.
    • Poor enhancing nodules (up to 1.6cm) in liver.
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Small amount ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P right THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • IMP:
    • Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion, LNs and liver metastases (T4N2M1, stage IV).
• 2024-11-29 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
  • S/P total hip arthroplasty, right.
• 2024-08-22 Pathology - pancreas biopsy (Y1)
  • Pancreas, head, biopsy— Ductal adenocarcinoma
  • It shows scant atypical cells arranged in glandular pattern. These glands show mutant pattern of p53 stain. A ductal adenocarcinoma is diagnosed.
  • Immunohistochemcial stain reveals Ki-67 index: < 5%, CK7 (+), CA19-9 (focal+), B-catenin (cytoplasmaic / membranous staining), CD10 (-).
• 2024-08-20 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed (1) a 3cm heterogenous mass-like lesion at pancreatic head. (2) MPD dilataion was noted. (3) CBD dilatation was noted (11.1mm in diameter).
  • Management
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc is injected into to the IV line, after 14 seconds, hypoenhancement pattern is seen within the tumor. EUS-FNB is done with Acquire needle 22G, total two passes performed and some whitish core tissue is obtained. The tissue is sent for histology, cytology.
  • Diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head mass lesion, suspect malignancy, s/p CH-EUS and EUS-FNB
    • CBD and MPD dilatation
• 2024-08-19 KUB
  • S/P right THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • S/P operation with retention of surgical clips.
  • Compression fracture of L spine.
• 2024-08-08 Pathology - pancreas biopsy
  • Pancreatic head, EUS FNA/B — Compatible with chronic pancreatitis with low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (low-grade dysplasia)
  • The sections show a picture of bening pancreatic tissue with interlobular fibrosis and mild inflammatory cell infiltrate. Low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia with simple, columnar, mucin-filled cells are present. IHC, no DPC4 loss can be identified. Suggest closely follow-up.
• 2024-08-08 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings
    • Normal papilla by echo-endoscopic view was noted.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed (1) a 4cm heterogenous mass-like lesion, with SMA attachment, a 3.5mm hyperechoic lesion and a 15.6mm anechoic lesion inside the tumor, at pancreatic head. (2) MPD dilataion up to 4.9mm at pancreatic body part.
  • Management
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc is injected into to the IV line. hypoenhancement pattern is seen within the tumor. EUS-FNB is done with Acquire needle 22G , total four passes performed and some whitish core tissue is obtained. The tissue is sent for histology, cytology.
  • Diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head mass lesion, suspect malignancy, stage T4NxMx, s/p EUS-FNB
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the pathology report
• 2024-08-06 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Increased brightness
    • Pancreas
      • Part of head and part of tail masked. A 2.8 cm hypoechoic lesion at head of pancreas. MPD measured 0.6 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Pancreatic tumor, head
    • Dilated main pancreatic duct, body, tail
• 2024-08-02 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is an ill-defined poor enhancing mass lesion in between the pancreatic uncinate process and duodenum 3rd portion, 3.6 cm in size, with two tiny calcification components.
      • The superior mesenteric artery and vein is totally encircled by this mass that is c/w tumor encasement.
      • The pancreatic duct shows dilatation from head to tail, 7 mm in diameter at the body.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic uncinate process (T4) is suspected.
      • Please correlate with EUS.
    • There is one enlarged node in hepatoduodenal ligament.
      • Regional metastatic node (N1) is highly suspected.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic uncinate process (T4) is suspected. Please correlate with EUS.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for pancreatic cancer: T4 N1 M0; stage: III

[consultation]

• 2025-01-01 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • For jejunostomy evaluation.
    • This 82 year-old female patient has Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma, with Liver metastasis (2024/12/24 CT), stage IV, status post FOLFIRINOX. Followed-up abdomen CT (2024/12/24) revealed: Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion, LNs and liver metastases (T4N2M1, stage IV). Gastroscopy was doneon 2024/12/27, revealed: Suboptimal study due to much food residue, Esophageal ulcerative lesions, middle to lower esophagus, s/p biopsy, Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D.
    • Due to istention of stomach and dilatation of duodenum, so we need your help for jejunostomy evaluation. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • CT releaved small amount ascites in CDS, peritoneal carcinomatastasis cannot be r/o
    • if peritoneal seeding(+), the feeding jejunostomy is not helpful due to possible following downstream obstruction
  • Suggest:
    • if the patient can accept NJ feeding or PES with duodenal stent or GJ, please consult GI physician
    • if not -> laparoscopic approach first and made feeding jejunostomy if no peritoneal seeding
• 2024-12-31 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • For N-D tube insertion evaluation.
    • This 82 year-old female patient has Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma, with Liver metastasis (2024/12/24 CT), stage IV, status post FOLFIRINOX. Followed-up abdomen CT (2024/12/24) revealed: Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion, LNs and liver metastases (T4N2M1, stage IV). Gastroscopy was doneon 2024/12/27, revealed: Suboptimal study due to much food residue, Esophageal ulcerative lesions, middle to lower esophagus, s/p biopsy, Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D.
    • UGI and small bowel series revealed: Luminal narrowing of the duodenum, so we need your help for N-D tube insertion evaluation. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This 82 y/o woman is a case of Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma, with Liver metastasis, stage IV, T4N2M1, status post FOLFIRINOX.
      • She was admitted this time for chemotherapy. We are consulted for NJ tube insertion evaluation.
    • Image
      • 2024/12/24 abdominal CT
        • Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion
      • 2024/12/27 EGD
        • Much food retention was noted at stomach
      • 2024/12/30 UGI series
        • Luminal narrowing of the duodenum
    • Impression
      • Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma with Liver metastasis and adjacent structure including duodenum invasion
    • Recommendation
      • We will discuss with her family about NJ tube insertion or Hot Axios gastrojejunostomy if feasible
      • May consult GS for surgical gastrojejunostomy
• 2024-12-30 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For radiotherapy evaluation.
    • This 82 year-old female patient has Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma, with Liver metastasis (2024/12/24 CT), stage IV, status post FOLFIRINOX. Followed-up abdomen CT (2024/12/24) revealed: Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion, LNs and liver metastases (T4N2M1, stage IV). Gastroscopy was doneon 2024/12/27, revealed: Suboptimal study due to much food residue, Esophageal ulcerative lesions, middle to lower esophagus, s/p biopsy, Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D. Bone scan: Increased activity in the T12 spine. Compression fracture may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out the possibility of pathologic compression fracture.
    • Due to suspect bone metastasis, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For evaluation of radiotherapy due to suspicious of bone metastasis.
      • PI: The patient has pancreas head ductal adenocarcinoma, with Liver metastasis status post FOLFIRINOX. Bone scan (2024-12-26): Increased activity in the T12 spine. Compression fracture may show this picture. Due to suspect bone metastasis, referred for evaluation of radiotherapy.
      • Family history: (bladder cancer, hepatoma)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (+); HTN (+); bladder cancer (treated at XinGuang Hospital about 20 years ago, told by her son)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg.; no back pain.
      • MRI of pancreas (2024-08-20): A poor enhancing tumor (2.9cm) in ucinate process of pancreas with some cystic lesions (up to 1.1cm) and mass effect causing p-duct dilatation. SMA, SMV and portal vein is noted. Some LNs around pancreatic head.
      • Pathology (S2024-17389, 2024-08-28): Pancreas, head, biopsy— Ductal adenocarcinoma
      • CA199(2024-11-14): 318.8 ng/ml
      • CT scan of abdomen (2024-12-24): Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion, LNs and liver metastases (T4N2M1, stage IV).
      • Bone scan (2024-12-26): Increased activity in the T12 spine. Compression fracture may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out the possibility of pathologic compression fracture.
    • A: Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head, stage cT4N2M1, stage IV, under chemotherapy.
    • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: if MRI image favor bone metastasis
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: metastatic T12
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 3000cGy/10 fractions of the metastatic T12 lesions.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her son. Wait for the MRI (T spine) report.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-23 ~ 2025-01-16 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma, with adjacent structures invasion, Lymph nodes, liver metastases, T4N2M1, stage IV, status post FOLFIRINOX.
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Constipation
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma, T4 N1 M0; stage: III
    • Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, stool OB 3+
    • Esophageal ulcerative lesions, middle to lower esophagus
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D
    • Delirium
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with C2D15 FOLFIRINOX Q2W.
  • Present illness history
    • This 82 year-old female patient has the history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, biliary pancreatitis.
    • She sufferred from epigastric discomfort for 4 months, and weight loss 1kg, weakness, appetite change for 2 weeks.
    • Abdomianl CT was performed on 2024/08/02 and revealed 1). Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic uncinate process (T4) is suspected. Please correlate with EUS. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for pancreatic cancer: T4 N1 M0; stage: III. 2). Detailed findings, please see description.
    • Abdominal sonography was arranged 2024/08/06 and showed 1) Fatty liver, mild. 2) Pancreatic tumor, head. 3) Dilated main pancreatic duct, body, tail. Tumor maker was checked and showed CA-199 75.02 U/mL.
    • Endoscopic Ultrasonography-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS/FNB) was performed smoothly on 2024/08/08. Pancreatic head biopsy pathology showed Compatible with chronic pancreatitis with low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (low-grade dysplasia).
    • Abdominal MRI with MRCP was performed on 2024/08/20 and revealed A poor enhancing tumor (2.9cm) in ucinate process of pancreas with some cystic lesions (up to 1.1cm) and mass effect causing p-duct dilatation. SMA, SMV and portal vein is noted. Some LNs around pancreatic head. The patology report showed Pancreas head Ductal adenocarcinoma, Immunohistochemcial stain reveals Ki-67 index: < 5%, CK7 (+), CA19-9 (focal+), B-catenin (cytoplasmaic/ membranous staining), CD10 (-).
    • Status post chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX Q2W, C1D1 on 2024/10/01, C1D15 on 2024/11/01, C2D1 on 2024/11/27.
    • The port-a was insertion on 2024/09/30, Anti-HBc: reactive, status post Vemlidy.
    • COVID19 antigen test was positive on 2024/11/08, status post Remdesivir was given on 2024/11/09.
    • This time, she was admitted to ward for chemotherapy with C2D15 FOLFIRINOX Q2W on 2024/12/23.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received blood transfusion with LPRBC for anemia, and followed-up stool OB: pending first. After blood transfusion 1 hour later, she suffered from chillness noted, so gave Acetal ST.
    • The chemotherapy with C2D1 FOLFIRINOX (the dose decreased due to old age) on 2024/12/23 to 2024/12/25.
    • Mosapine 1tab TID, Imperan 10mg PRNQ6H for nausea/ vomiting, Bisadyl plus Through for constipation.
    • Pain control with OxyContin 1tab PO Q12H, Morphine 1tab Q4H.
    • Vemlidy for Anti-HBc: reactive.
    • Followed-up abdomen CT (2024/12/24) revealed: Pancreatic head cancer (3.4cm) with adjacent structures (duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein) invasion, LNs and liver metastases (T4N2M1, stage IV).
    • She complaints muscle sore at right hand, and right shoulder for 2 days, so followed-up bone scan on 2024/12/26, and revealed Increased activity in the T12 spine. Compression fracture may show this picture, Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. Due to epigastric discomfort, stool OB3+, so NPO except medication, PPI with Pantoloc for Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, followed-up Gastroscopy was doneon 2024/12/27, revealed: Suboptimal study due to much food residue, Esophageal ulcerative lesions, middle to lower esophagus, s/p biopsy: not malignancy, Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade D. The NG tube was insertion, with decompression on 2024/12/27.
    • The family meeting was done on 2024/12/27.
    • UGI series (2024/12/30) revealed: Luminal narrowing of the duodenum, so consulted GI for N-J tube insertion, GS for jejunostomy.
    • Consulted Radiation Oncology for Radiotherapy, followed-up T-spine MRI (2024/12/31) showed: Acute compression fracture of T12 vertebra. Benign origin is first considered. Metastasis is less likely. Old compression fracture of L1 and L3. Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade I, and suggested: 3000cGy/10 fractions of the metastatic T12 lesions.
    • She suffered from Delirium noted, and the symptom of pain improved, so tapping painkillers dosage to only OxyNorm 1tan PRNQ6H. She received AXIOS stent gastrointestinal biliary-pancreatic anastomosis on 2025/01/14, and try oral liquid diet since 2025/01/15.
    • After liquid diet, she denied having a fever, vomiting, abdomen pain. She can be discharged on 2025/01/16, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 8D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# PRNHS 8D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1.5# HS 8D
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# PRNQ6H 8D
• 2024-12-10 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Zhang JiaHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Pioglit (pioglitazone 30mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 0.5# TID 28D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 380mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 60% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 380mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 60% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 380mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 60% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 380mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 60% due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-02-21

This is an 82-year-old female with pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma (T4N2M1, stage IV) with liver metastasis, lymph node invasion, duodenal obstruction, and suspected peritoneal carcinomatosis. She has undergone multiple FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy cycles (starting 2024-10-01) and AXIOS LAMS gastrojejunostomy (2025-01-14) for duodenal obstruction. Complicating her condition are:

• Esophageal ulcerative lesions (middle to lower) and reflux esophagitis (LA Grade D) → contributing to feeding intolerance.
• Suspected bone metastasis (T12 spine lesion) vs. benign compression fracture → MRI suggests benign origin, but bone scan was inconclusive.
• Progressive anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and elevated inflammatory markers → Suggestive of ongoing malignancy-related catabolic state, nutritional compromise, and possible chronic inflammation or infection.
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus with HbA1c 7.1% (2025-02-18), previously as high as 9.4% (2024-11-30).
• Electrolyte imbalances, especially hyponatremia and hypocalcemia, which may relate to malignancy, nutritional status, or gastrointestinal losses.

Problem 1. Pancreatic Head Adenocarcinoma (T4N2M1, Stage IV) with Liver Metastases and Duodenal Obstruction

• Objective
  • Imaging Findings:
    • 2024-12-24 Abdominal CT: 3.4cm pancreatic head tumor invading duodenum, SMA, SMV, celiac trunk, CBD, splenic vein, with liver metastases, peritoneal nodules, and ascites.
    • 2025-01-14 EUS: Duodenal stricture at the second portion. AXIOS LAMS (20mm) placed for gastrojejunostomy to relieve obstruction.
  • Tumor Marker Trends:
    • CA 19-9: 318.8 U/mL (2024-11-14) → 94.6 U/mL (2025-02-06) → decreasing post-chemotherapy.
    • CEA: 6.43 ng/mL (2024-11-14) → 5.19 ng/mL (2025-02-06).
  • Chemotherapy:
    • FOLFIRINOX (since 2024-10-01, dose reduced to 60% due to age) showed tumor response (↓ CA 19-9, ↓CEA) but poor tolerance (anemia, nutritional decline, infections, esophagitis).
• Assessment
  • Despite decreasing tumor markers, the disease remains with duodenal obstruction, ongoing cachexia, and systemic effects.
  • FOLFIRINOX response is partial, but toxicity can limit continuation (reduced dose).
  • Potential peritoneal carcinomatosis (CT: small ascites) raises concern for future worsening bowel obstruction.
• Recommendation
  • Consider switching to a less toxic chemotherapy regimen (e.g., Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel) given ongoing nutritional decline.
  • Continue AXIOS LAMS gastrojejunostomy monitoring for gastrointestinal function and feeding tolerance.
  • Monitor ascites; if worsening, consider paracentesis for cytology to confirm/rule out peritoneal carcinomatosis.

Problem 2. Progressive Anemia and Hypoalbuminemia (Nutritional Decline and Chronic Inflammation)

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin trend:
    • 2025-02-20: Hgb 9.8 g/dL
    • 2025-01-15: Hgb 11.1 g/dL
    • 2024-12-23: Hgb 8.6 g/dL (severe anemia)
  • Albumin:
    • 2025-02-20: 3.2 g/dL (low)
    • 2025-01-16: 3.4 g/dL
    • 2024-12-23: 2.9 g/dL
  • CRP (Inflammation Marker):
    • 7.2 mg/dL (2025-02-20) → significantly elevated, likely due to malignancy or infection.
  • Recent Nutritional Support:
    • AXIOS LAMS gastrojejunostomy (2025-01-14) allowed liquid diet from 2025-01-15.
    • NJ tube was considered but not yet placed due to concerns about peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• Assessment
  • Multifactorial anemia likely due to:
    1. Chronic disease (malignancy, inflammation)
    2. Iron deficiency (possible GI bleeding)
    3. Bone marrow suppression (chemotherapy)
  • Malnutrition and cancer cachexia likely causing hypoalbuminemia.
• Recommendation
  • Iron studies (ferritin, TIBC, transferrin saturation) to assess for iron deficiency vs. anemia of chronic disease.
  • Consider transfusion or ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agents) if worsening anemia.
  • Optimize enteral nutrition: Assess gastrojejunal feeding tolerance, consider PEJ tube if LAMS fails.

Problem 3. Suspected Bone Metastases vs. Benign Compression Fracture

• Objective
  • 2024-12-26 Bone Scan: Increased uptake at T12 spine, suspicious for metastasis.
  • 2024-12-31 MRI (T-spine): T12 acute compression fracture, likely benign, old fractures at L1 and L3.
  • Pain Control:
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone PRN)
    • Fentanyl patch 12.5 mcg
    • Alpraline (alprazolam) for adjunct pain relief
  • 2025-01-06 Abdominal X-ray: Compression fractures persist.
• Assessment
  • MRI favors benign compression fracture, but bone scan findings remain concerning.
  • Pain control is suboptimal, requiring ongoing opioid therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Consider PET scan if bone metastases remain unclear.
  • Optimize analgesia: Possibly switch from fentanyl patch to PCA or adjust oxycodone dosage if pain persists and worsens.
  • Monitor for further fractures, as bone metastases or osteoporosis-related fractures may worsen.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalance (Hyponatremia, Hypocalcemia) (not posted)

• Objective
  • Na trend:
    • 133 mmol/L (2025-02-20)
    • 132 mmol/L (2025-01-13)
  • Ca trend:
    • 2.01 mmol/L (2025-02-20)
    • 2.06 mmol/L (2025-01-15)
  • Magnesium: Stable at 1.9 mg/dL.
• Assessment
  • Hyponatremia is chronic, possibly due to SIADH (paraneoplastic effect) or GI losses.
  • Hypocalcemia is mild, but may contribute to muscle cramps or weakness.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor Na closely, check urine osmolality and sodium to differentiate SIADH vs. volume depletion.
  • Calcium supplementation if symptomatic.
  • Avoid aggressive fluid restriction unless symptomatic hyponatremia.

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[lab data]

2024-11-07 HBV-DNA-PCR Target Not Detected IU/mL
2024-09-13 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-09-13 HBsAg Value 0.37 S/CO
2024-09-13 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-09-13 Anti-HBc-Value 5.52 S/CO
2024-09-13 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-09-13 Anti-HCV Value 0.26 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth NPx, oropharynx
  • right nasal cavity blood clots
  • left anterior septum erosion
• 2025-01-10 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases.
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/09/26, more new metastatic bone lesions are noted.
  • However, some previous T- and L-spine lesions are a little less evident.
• 2025-01-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/09/30.
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at the gastric body is noted again, decreasing in wall thickness that is c/w gastric cancer S/P C/T with partial response. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • Prior CT identified regional and non-regional metastatic nodes are noted again, marked decreasing in size that is c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified a poor enhancing lesion 2.8 cm in S4/8 of the liver is noted again, decreasing in size to 2 cm (Srs:7 Img:211).
      • Lung metastasis S/P C/T with partial response is highly suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
      • Prior CT identified few poor enhancing lesions in S8 and S6 of the liver with suggestive bright spot enhancement are noted again, stationary. Few hemangiomas are highly suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
    • There are newly developed multiple osteoblastic nodules in T-spine, L-spine and sacrum. Multiple bony metastases are highly suspected. Please correlate with bone scan.
      • In addition, osteolytic lesions in the T12 and L1 vertebral body are noted that also may be bony metastases.
    • There is hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of left kidney that is c/w obstructive uropathy.
      • The transition zone in the U/3-M/3 ureter. Please correlate with retrograde pyelography.
      • In addition, mild hydroureteronephrosis of right kidney is noted but no delayed contrast excretion. Follow up is indicated.
        
    • There is a hypodense lesion in right adrenal gland, 2.3 cm in size and 10 HU at non-enhanced CT. It shows mild enhancement at portal venous phase images. Adenoma of right adrenal gland is suspected.
  • Impression:
    • Gastric cancer S/P C/T show partial response. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • Regional and non-regional metastatic nodes S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Liver metastasis in S4/8 S/P C/T with partial response is suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
    • Multiple bony metastases are highly suspected. Please correlate with bone scan.
    • Obstructive uropathy of left kidney and ureter, nature? Please correlate with retrograde pyelography.
• 2024-11-06 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-11-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (130 - 33) / 130 = 74.62%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild AR; mild TR.
• 2024-11-04 KUB
  • c/w L1 metastasis
• 2024-11-04 SONO - nephrology
  • Left moderate hydronephrosis
• 2024-09-30 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with abdominal CT on 2024/09/03
  • Lungs: a centrilobular nodule in RUL and another centrilobular nodule in LUL. minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
  • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass. mild coronary arterial calcification
  • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber. Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
  • Chest wall and visible lower neck: enlarged lymph nodes in left supraclavicular fossa consistent with metastases.
  • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
    • extensive enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic region, along the celiac axis, and mesentery root due to metastatic LAP.
    • liver: many tumors in both lobes and a 23mm cyst in lateral segment.a rRight adrenal tumor, 2.3cm.
    • An ulceration at lower body of posterior wall and wall thickening at fundus and body of stomach.
    • destructive lytic lesion in multiple vertebrae due to metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • gastric cancer with liver, regional and distant LNs, bones, and may be adrenal gland metastases.
    • two tiny lung nodules, nature to be determined, suggest follow up.
• 2024-09-26 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • The scintigraphic findings suggest that multiple bone metastases should be considered first.
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the left rib cage. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
• 2024-09-20 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-19263 A
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 10%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 10
• 2024-09-16 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Stomach, lower body, PW, s/p biopsy (A) — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score = 0).
    • Stomach, lower body, GC and AW, biopsy (B) — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score = 0).
    • Stomach, middle body, PW, biopsy (C) — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A. Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands and isolated signet ring-like neoplastic cells.
    • B. Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands and isolated signet ring-like neoplastic cells.
    • C. Section shows benign gastric mucosal tissue with chronic inflammation. H. pylori NOT present.
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • No mucosa break was seen. No definite lesion.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
      • An ulcer with clean base was noted at lower body, PW, s/p biopsy 6 pieces (A)
        
      • Giant folds and nodular change of mucosa were noted at fundus and body. Biopsy was performed at lower body, GC and AW (B).
      • Biopsy was performed at middle body, PW (C).
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric giant folds and nodular mucosa, fundus to body, r/o malignancy or lymphhoma, s/p biopsy (B) at lower body, GC and AW ; and middle body, PW (C)
    • Gastric ulcer, lower body, PW, s/p biopsy (A)
• 2024-09-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Heterogeneous echotexture.
      • one 1.0cm anechoic lesion with PAE at S2.
      • Several hyperechoic lesions at right lobe, max size about 3.4 x2.4cm at S7.
    • Pancreas:
      • splenic index from hilum: 4.8 x4.1cm.
    • Others:
      • Two 2.2cm and 1.2cm isoechoic lesions at pancreatic head area.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • Liver cyst, S2
    • c/w, Liver hemangioma, multiple, right lobe
    • intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy, pancreatic head area.
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with other image.
• 2024-09-03 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Focal enhancement in gastric body, suggest endoscope study.
    • There are diffuse enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic region and mesentery regions, r/o lymphoma. DDx: metastatic lymph nodes.
    • There are liver tumors, up to 4cm in S6 liver, r/o liver hemangiomas.
    • Right adrenal tumor, 2.3cm.
  • Impression:
    • Focal enhancement in gastric body, suggest endoscope study.
    • Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic region and mesentery regions, r/o lymphoma. DDx: metastatic lymph nodes.
    • Liver tumors, r/o hemangiomas.
    • Right adrenal tumor.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N3b(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IVB(Stage_value)
• 2024-08-11 KUB + L-spine Lat.
  • Mild disc spance narrowing at L4/5
  • Facet degeneration of lower lumbar spine
  • Concave vertebrae of T-L spine

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma cancer with lung, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal gland metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, HER2 negative, CPS:10
    • BW loss from 85 kg to 79 kg within one month, constipation, No DM
    • 2024-08-11: Hb 12.9, MCV 92
      • right inguinal area pain for 1 month, Plan: Pelvic CT scan
    • 2024-09-13: tumor marker, panendoscopy and abdominal echo by GI doctor, wait tissue proof
    • 2024-09-20: arrange chest CT and bone scan (bone pain)
      • gastric adenocarcinoma with para-aortic lymph nodes metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, suggest palliative chemotherapy +/- IO (CM649) but patient hesitate
      • refer to GS for evaluation
    • 2024-10-07: for report
    • 2024-11-15: s/p C1 FOLFOX + Nivo on 2024/11/06, Xgeva since next time admission
    • 2024-12-02: discuss with Nivo + FOLFOX in OPD, add Xgeva? poor appetite, IV hydration
    • 2024-12-09: OPD Nivo + FOLFOX C2D1, Dose 1 Xgeva, LPRBC 2u
    • 2024-12-20: Nivo + FOLFOX C2D15 on 2024/12/23
    • 2025-01-06: Nivo + FOLFOX C3D1 + Xgeva, BW: 68 -> 74, arrange abdominal CT extent to lung and bone scan
    • 2025-01-20: CT show partial response, apply again nivolumab
    • 2025-02-03: Nivo + FOLFOX C4D1 + Xgeva, refer to Radio-oncologist for RT (pelvic area)
    • 2025-02-17: anemia, thrmobocytopenioa, poor appetite, headahce, dehydration, refer to ER for admission,
      • arrange brain MRI, Nivo + FOLFOX C4D15, consult ENT for nasal stiffness
  • P
    • Nivo + FOLFOX
    • Xgeva on 2024/12/09, 2025/01/06, 2025/02/03
• 2024-11-22 ~ 2024-11-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma cancer with lung, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal gland metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, HER2 negative, CPS:10
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Cachexia
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with #2 Nivolumab / C1D15 FOLFOX Q2W.    
  • Present illness history
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma cancer with lung, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal gland metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, status post chemotherapy with Nivolumab/ FOLFOX Q2W, C1D1 on 2024/11/06.
    • The extraction of 46 on 2024/11/14, and remove suture line will be arranged on 2024/11/27. Plan to receive Xgeva QM.
    • This time, he is admitted for chemotherapy with #2 Nivolumab/ C1D15 FOLFOX Q2W on 2024/11/22.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received hemotherapy with #2 Nivolumab 240mg / C1D15 FOLFOX were given on 2024/11/22 to 2024/11/24, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Radiotherapy keep going at left pelvic tumor.
    • Ultracet for pain control, Vemlidy for Anti-HBc: reactive.
    • He was discharged on 2024/11/25 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD 3D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 3D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Difflam Forte Spray (benzydamine 3mg/mL) 1# QD MOSP 3D
• 2024-11-04 ~ 2024-11-11 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma cancer with lung, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal gland metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, HER2 negative, CPS 10
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Port-A insertion at left cephalic vein on 2024/11/06
  • CC
    • For Left Lower andomen pain for 4-5 days, and mild hematuria noted for one day    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 59 years old man who has history of Hyperlipidemia for 7 years without regular follow-up and take medication.
    • He suffered from right lower abdomen pain, poor intake, and body loss 6 kgs for one month, nausea for one week.
    • Followed-up Abdomen CT (2024/09/03) revealed: 1. Focal enhancement in gastric body, suggest endoscope study. 2. Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic region and mesentery regions, r/o lymphoma. DDx: metastatic lymph nodes. 3. Liver tumors, r/o hemangiomas.
    • Abdomen echo (2024/09/13): Parenchymal liver disease. Liver cyst, S2. c/w, Liver hemangioma, multiple, right lobe. intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy, pancreatic head area.
    • Gastroscopy (2024/09/13): Gastric giant folds and nodular mucosa, fundus to body, r/o malignancy or lymphhoma, s/p biopsy (B) at lower body, GC and AW ; and middle body, PW (C) Gastric ulcer, lower body, PW, s/p biopsy(A).
    • The stomach biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score=0). PD-L1: 1. Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 10% , 2. Combined Positive Score (CPS): 10.
    • Bone scan (2024/09/26): The scintigraphic findings suggest that multiple bone metastases.
    • Chest CT (2024/09/30): gastric cancer with liver, regional and distant LNs, bones, and, may be adrenal gland metastases. two tiny lung nodules.
    • This time, he suffered from Left Lower andomen pain for 4-5 days, and mild hematuria noted for one day, no dysuria, so he was brough to ER for help. Under the impression of 1). Adenocarcinoma cancer with lung, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal gland metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, 2). hematuria for evaluation. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, heart echo (2024/11/05) showed LVEF: 75%, normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion. LV posterior wall thickening; normal LV diastolic function. Normal RV systolic function. Mild MR; mild AR; mild TR.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024/11/06. Chemotherapy with Nivolumab 240mg/FOLFOX were given on 2024/11/06 to 2024/11/08, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • We consulted radiologist for left pelvic tumor evaluation. Ultracet was added for pain control. He was discharged on 2024/11/11 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 4D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 4D
• 2024-07-31, 2024-04-13, 2023-12-11, 2023-09-06, 2023-06-19, 2023-03-20, 2022-12-26, 2022-09-28, 2022-07-09, 2022-04-16 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • Prescription x3
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-17 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3 General weakness/fatigue > Chief complaint of general weakness and fatigue, difficulty breathing (2025/02/13 due to nosebleed, ENT packed both nostrils with hemostatic cotton), outpatient blood test showed low hemoglobin and platelets, referred for hospitalization.
    • 2025-02-17: anemia, thrmobocytopenioa, poor appetite, headahce, dehydration, refer to ER for admission, arrange brain MRI, Nivo + FOLFOX C4D15, consult ENT for nasal stiffness
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma cancer with lung, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal gland metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, HER2 negative, CPS 10
    • BW loss from 85 kg to 79 kg within one month, constipation, No DM
    • 2024-08-11: Hb 12.9, MCV 92
    • 2024-09-13: tumor marker, panendoscopy and abdominal echo by GI doctor, wait tissue proof
    • 2024-09-20: arrange chest CT and bone scan (bone pain)
      • gastric adenocarcinoma with para-aortic lymph nodes metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV, suggest palliative chemotherapy +/- IO (CM649) but patient hesitate
      • refer to GS for evaluation
    • 2024-10-07: for report
    • 2024-11-15: s/p C1 FOLFOX + Nivo on 2024/11/06, xgeva since next time admission
    • 2024-12-02: discuss with Nivo + FOLFOX in OPD, add xgeva? poor appetite, IV hydration
    • 2024-12-09: OPD Nivo + FOLFOX C2D1, Dose 1 xgeva, LPRBC 2u
    • 2024-12-20: Nivo + FOLFOX C2D15 on 2024/12/23
    • 2025-01-06: Nivo + FOLFOX C3D1 + Xgeva, BW: 68 -> 74, arrange abdominal CT extent to lung and bone scan
    • 2025-01-20: CT show partial response, apply again nivolumab
    • 2025-02-03: Nivo + FOLFOX C4D1 + Xgeva, refer to Radio-oncologist for RT (pelvic area)
  • A
    • PLT 46000, if remove packing now, increased risk of re-bleeding
    • After discussing with the patient
    • Suggest packing removal few days later
    • Keep cephalexin, Allegra
    • L - local treatment done
    • R - one piece of gauze has come loose, but the rest of the packing is still in place.
    • posterior pharyngeal wall: clear, no bloody PND
• 2025-02-14 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3 Epistaxis > Nosebleed started this afternoon, patient underwent electrocautery today.
    • CC: nose-bleeding from right nostril (voluminous with blood clot) for 30 min.
    • Not bleeding anymore at ER
    • Denied headache, N/V
    • PHx:
      • Gastric adenocarcinoma with metastases to the lungs, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal glands (cT3N3bM1, Stage IV).
      • Last chemo: 2025-02-03 Nivo + FOLFOX C4D1 + Xgeva,
      • RT dose: 3000cGy/10 fractions (6 MV photon) to T6-L3 spines, 2024/11/14 to 11/27.
    • SHx(-)
    • FHx(-)
    • TOCC(-)
    • ABC(-)
    • Allergy: NKDA
  • A
    • S:
      • right epistaxis today
      • trauma(-), previous nasal OP(-), picking(-)
      • nasal allergy(-), HTN(+) (SBP 160+ at ER), anticoagulant(-)
    • O:
      • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx; right nasal cavity blood clots; left anterior septum erosion
    • A:
      • epistaxis, bil
    • Plan:
      • s/p packing with Merocel over right common meatus
      • s/p left septum erosion s/p Surgicel covering
      • cephalexin, transamin, allegra if no allergy/contraindication
      • Ice packing, prevent sneezing. Avoid strenuous exercise and lifting heavy objects in the near future. For patients with nosebleeds, do not lie flat; elevate the head of the bed!
      • Avoid eating hot and spicy foods.
      • Education done: if bleeding again, compression ant. nose with head downward with mouth open for at least 20 mins, if still bleeding, back to hospital soon
      • ENT OPD f/u
• 2024-11-06 Radiation Oncology

  • Q

    This 59-year-old man has gastric adenocarcinoma with metastases to the lungs, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal glands (cT3N3bM1, Stage IV). He is HER2-negative with a PD-L1 CPS score of 10. We need your help for left pelvic RT. Thanks!
  • A
    • History: This 59-year-old man has gastric adenocarcinoma with metastases to the lungs, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal glands (cT3N3bM1, Stage IV). He is HER2-negative with a PD-L1 CPS score of 10. He has suffered from progressive back and left flank pain with movement limitation for 2 months. Body weight loss is also noted.
      • Previous RT: denied.
      • Other disease: denied.
        
      • Family history: denied.
      • Habit: Alcohol: 1 glass per day for 10 yr; Smoking: quitted for 30 yr; betel nut: denied.
      • Married. Caregiver: his wife and daughter. Job: security man. Mild or moderate economic stress at least.
      • Language: Mandarin. Taiwanese.
      • Religion: YiGuanDao.
      • General Condition-ECOG: 2.
      • PE, 2024/11/07: Palpable left SCF LAPs. 72 kg (2024/11/07).
      • Pathology, 2024/09/16: Stomach, lower body, PW, s/p biopsy (A) & lower body, GC and AW, biopsy (B) — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score = 0).
      • Images:
        • Chest CT, 2024/09/30: extensive enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic region, along the celiac axis, and mesentery root due to metastatic LAP. Many tumors in both lobes of liver and a 23mm cyst in lateral segment. Right adrenal tumor, 2.3cm. An ulceration at lower body of posterior wall and wall thickening at fundus and body of stomach. Destructive lytic lesion in multiple vertebrae due to metastasis. Imp: gastric cancer with liver, regional and distant LNs, bones, and may be adrenal gland metastases. Two tiny lung nodules.
          
        • Bone scan, 2024/09/26: increased activity in the lower C-spine, multiple T- and L-spines, bilateral ribs, bilateral scapulae, right pubic bone and right ischium. IMP: 1. The scintigraphic findings suggest that multiple bone metastases should be considered first. 2. Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture. 3. Some faint hot spots in the left rib cage. The nature is to be determined.
        • Tumor marker: CEA 7.14 & CA199 152.76, 2024/09/13.
    • IMP: Gastric cancer, adenocarcinoma with metastases to the lungs, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal glands (cT3N3bM1, Stage IV) under C1 Nivolumab-FOLFOX Q2W since 2024/11/07; ECOG 2.
    • Plan: I suggest palliative RT to T-L spines for 3000cGy/10 fx for symptom control. CT simulation on 2024/11/11 08:30. Possible side effects (dermatitis, enteritis) are told. Treatment will be started 2-3 days later. Diet education. I suggest him to avoid heavy weight bearing & falling accidence.
• 2024-11-04 Oral & Maxillofacial surgery
  • Q
    • For Oral health assessment due to Xgeva.
    • This is a 59 years old man, who has Adenocarcinoma cancer with lung, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal gland metastasis, cT3N3bM1, stage IV. Plan to receive Xgeva, so we need your help for Oral health assessmen, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • I have examined the patient at OPD.
    • O:
      • Tooth 46 s/p endodontic treatment with apical radiolucency was noted.
    • P:
      • Explained the treatment plan to the patient and his family.
      • Arrange extraction of 46 before Xgeva injection.

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-11-14 ~ 2024-11-27 - 3000cGy/10 fractions (6 MV photon) to T6-L3 spines

[immunochemotheerapy]

• 2025-02-03 - nivolumab 240mg NS 2500mL 45min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + B-Complex NS 100mL 0.5hr
• 2025-01-20 - nivolumab 240mg NS 2500mL 45min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + B-Complex NS 100mL 0.5hr
• 2025-01-06 - nivolumab 240mg NS 2500mL 45min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-23 - nivolumab 240mg NS 2500mL 45min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX. Oxa 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-09 - nivolumab 240mg NS 2500mL 45min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX. Oxa 80% due to WBC 3320)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-22 - nivolumab 240mg NS 2500mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX. Oxa 80% due to WBC 2630)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-06 - nivolumab 240mg NS 2500mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 155mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5100mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-02-18

The patient is a 59-year-old male with gastric adenocarcinoma (cT3N3bM1, Stage IV, HER2-negative, CPS: 10%) with metastases to the lungs, liver, regional and distant lymph nodes, bones, and adrenal glands. He has been undergoing palliative immunochemotherapy (Nivolumab + FOLFOX) and supportive care with Xgeva (denosumab) for bone metastases since 2024-11-06. His recent condition (2025-02-17) includes:

• Worsening anemia and thrombocytopenia (Hgb 8.9 g/dL, PLT 46 ×10³/uL) (CBC 2025-02-17), possibly chemotherapy-induced or due to disease progression.
• Progressive disease signs, including rising CA199 (from 401.67 U/mL on 2025-01-20 to 1336.76 U/mL on 2025-02-17), newly developed multiple bone metastases (CT 2025-01-08, Bone Scan 2025-01-10), and persistent obstructive uropathy of the left kidney.
• Recent nasal bleeding and congestion (ENT 2025-02-17, 2025-02-14), with blood clots in the right nasal cavity and left septal erosion.
• Stable renal and liver function except for mildly elevated AST (81 U/L) and LDH (563 U/L) (2025-02-17), possibly from ongoing tumor burden.

Given the above, the disease is progressing despite partial responses in some areas (CT 2025-01-08, compared with previous scans). The key concerns include hematologic deterioration, tumor progression, obstructive uropathy, and treatment tolerance.

Problem 1. Progressive Hematologic Deterioration (Anemia & Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective
  • Anemia and thrombocytopenia worsening (CBC 2025-02-17):
    • Hgb 8.9 g/dL (↓ from 9.9 g/dL on 2025-01-20, 9.1 g/dL on 2025-02-03)
    • PLT 46 ×10³/uL (↓ from 122 ×10³/uL on 2025-01-20, 87 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-03)
  • Prior transfusions: 2025-02-17, 2025-02-13, 2024-12-26. LPRBC 2U given on 2024-12-09.
  • Recent nasal bleeding (ENT 2025-02-17, 2025-02-14), suggesting platelet dysfunction or severe thrombocytopenia-related hemorrhage.
  • Bone marrow suppression likely from chemotherapy (FOLFOX + Nivolumab) (latest C4D1 on 2025-02-03).
• Assessment
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression given the ongoing decline in platelet and hemoglobin levels.
  • Progressive disease and bone marrow infiltration cannot be ruled out, given new multiple bone metastases (Bone Scan 2025-01-10).
  • Bleeding risk is high due to both thrombocytopenia and possible local tumor invasion in the nasal cavity.
• Recommendation
  • Urgent evaluation of bone marrow function: Consider bone marrow biopsy if persistent worsening.
  • Transfusion support: Consider LPRBC transfusion if symptomatic and platelet transfusion if PLT < 20 ×10³/uL or for active bleeding.
  • Modify chemotherapy regimen: Further adjustments or temporary hold of FOLFOX to prevent further marrow suppression.
  • Monitor coagulation status (repeat PT, APTT, INR).

Problem 2. Tumor Progression (Increasing CA199 & Bone Metastases)

• Objective
  • CA199 rising significantly: 1336.76 U/mL (2025-02-17) ↑ from 540.11 U/mL (2025-02-03), 401.67 U/mL (2025-01-20).
  • New multiple bone metastases (Bone Scan 2025-01-10, CT 2025-01-08).
  • Liver metastases showing partial response but persistent lesions (CT 2025-01-08).
  • Lung metastases suspected but need MRI for correlation (CT 2025-01-08).
  • Obstructive uropathy (CT 2025-01-08) suggesting possible tumor involvement.
• Assessment
  • Rising CA199 suggests tumor progression despite partial responses in prior imaging.
  • Bone metastases are increasing, indicating worsening systemic disease despite Xgeva (denosumab).
  • Current regimen (Nivolumab + FOLFOX) may be losing effectiveness.
• Recommendation
  • Re-evaluate systemic treatment strategy: Consider second-line chemotherapy or targeted therapy, possibly trastuzumab deruxtecan if HER2-low, or switch to a taxane-based regimen (e.g., paclitaxel + ramucirumab).
  • MRI of the liver and lungs to assess metastases and determine alternative interventions.
  • Consider palliative radiation for painful bone metastases if clinically warranted.
  • Continue monitoring CA199/CEA trends.

Problem 3. Obstructive Uropathy of Left Kidney

• Objective
  • Hydronephrosis of the left kidney (CT 2025-01-08, SONO 2024-11-04).
  • Delayed contrast excretion noted on CT (2025-01-08).
  • Suspected ureteral obstruction at U/3-M/3 level (CT 2025-01-08).
  • Right kidney also shows mild hydroureteronephrosis but no delayed excretion.
• Assessment
  • Likely tumor compression or invasion causing ureteral obstruction.
  • Risk of worsening renal function if untreated, although current renal function is stable (BUN 11 mg/dL, Cr 0.63 mg/dL, eGFR 138.07 mL/min/1.73m²) (2025-02-17).
  • Progression noted from previous CT (2024-09-30), worsening left hydronephrosis.
• Recommendation
  • Consider retrograde pyelography to evaluate the ureteral transition zone.
  • Nephrostomy or ureteral stenting if obstruction worsens.
  • Monitor renal function closely and repeat imaging if needed.

Problem 4. Nasal Bleeding and Epistaxis

• Objective
  • Epistaxis requiring nasal packing (ENT 2025-02-17, 2025-02-14).
  • Right nasal cavity blood clots, left anterior septal erosion (Nasopharyngoscopy 2025-02-13).
  • Recent worsening thrombocytopenia (PLT 46 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-17).
• Assessment
  • Likely thrombocytopenia-related bleeding, exacerbated by possible local tumor invasion or friable nasal mucosa.
  • Risk of rebleeding upon packing removal, given persistent thrombocytopenia.
• Recommendation
  • Delay nasal packing removal until platelet count improves.
  • Local hemostatic measures (topical Tranexamic Acid, hemostatic agents).
  • Platelet transfusion if active bleeding recurs.
  • Consider nasal endoscopy for deeper evaluation.

701547745

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-10 CXR
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
  • Increased infiltration over both lower lungs. May be active infection.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2025-02-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-12-16 Pathology - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy (Y1)
  • Labeled as “anterior tongue”, incisional biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Section shows squamous cell carcinoma.
  • IHC stain: p16 (-).
• 2024-12-12 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Left axis deviation
  • LVH with ST T changes
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-03 ~ 2025-02-18 POMR Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Xia YiRan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of the the ventral tongue of both sides, floor of mouth and lower lip with positive lymph nodes of the both sides cT4aN2cM0 stage IVA in progress induction chemotherapy
    • Secondary hypertension
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Inflammatory conditions of jaws
    • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic neuropathy
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Urinary tract infection
    • Drug-induced aplastic anemia
    • Other urethritis
    • Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    • Herpesviral infection of urogenital system
  • CC
    • I am admitted for the third cycle of induction chemotherapy (session 1)
  • Present illness history
    • According to his and his son’s statement, the present illness of this 49 y/o male should be traced back to more than 6 months ago. He noted an ulcerative lump at his tongue and floor of mouth for at least 6 months but he did not seek any medical help because of afraid of being oral cancer. When he felt this lump became more pain and swelling at his tongue and cheek than it was, he went to FuRen University Hospital for help in 2024-11. The doctor in that hospital performed an incisional biopsy for him and his pathological report was carcinoma in situ.
    • Because he and his son wanted to have 2nd opinion for his illness, he came to our OS OPD for help on 2024-12-10. At OS OPD, we found a big ulcerative, painful malignant tumor, about 5 *3.5 cm at least, occupying the ventral tongue, floor of mouth, buccal mucosa, and lower lip from the right side to the left left side. Besides, several palpated lymph nodes at the right level IIa and IIb were palpated.
    • The PET scan done by FuRen University Hospital showed Squamous cell carcinoma of the the ventral tongue of both sides, floor of mouth and lower lip with positive lymph nodes of the both sides cT4aN2cM0 stage IVA was diagnosed. After we explained our findings and possible treatment plans to the patient and his son. They decided to undergo cancer treatment in Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital. He, therefore, was admitted for further tumor survey and prepare induction chemotherapy. The 1st cycle of induction chemotherapy with TPF (Taxotere 40mg/m2, cisplatin 40mg/m2, 5-FU 1000mg/m2 plus Leucovorin 100mg/m2) were delivered from 2024/12/17 to 2024/12/19, and from 2024/12/24 to 2024/12/26.
    • His oral cancer was shrinking about 40% after 1st cycle of induction chemotherapy finished. Chemotherapy-related fatigue and poor appetite with body weight loss about 3kg were noted in 3 weeks.
    • We prescribed medicine for his problems, but he did not follow our instruction. Because his wrong attitude, we held a family meeting for him.
    • He felt frequency cough with sputum and general weakness for several days without fever, he was admitted this noon for he was admitted this morning for support treatment, might arrange the 1st session of the 3rd cycle of induction chemotherapy after his general condition became stable.
    • Patient had history of HTN, CAD and DM major disease for 3-4 years and regular follow up at XinTai Hospital in XinZhuang. He had personal history of smoking for 30+ years. and betel nut chewing quit for several months.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, mild dyspnea with cough and much sputum, Spo2 92% was noted. O2 supply.
    • Chest X- ray showed increased infiltration over both lower lungs, pneumonia was diagnosed. Also urodynia was noted.
    • Sputum culture showed Staphylococcus aureus Growth 3+, Mixed normal flora Growth 4+, haemophilus influenzae Growth 3+.
    • And Urine Culture showed Staphylococcus lugdunensis.
    • We consult infection doctor and Urologist doctor for Under antibiotic with cefa 1g IV Q8H on 2025/02/04 to 2025/02/06, and shift avelox since 2025/02/07 for infection control.
    • Family meeting was performed on 2025/02/10 16:30.
    • Because of his general condition stable and recheck urine culture and blood culture were normal.
    • Then induction chemotherapy with #1a TPF (Taxotere 40mg/m2, cisplatin 40mg/m2, 5-fu 1000mg/m2 plus Leucovorin 100mg/m2) from 2024/12/17 to2024/12/19, #1b TPF from 2024/12/24 to 2024/12/26.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Algitab (alginic acid, MgCO3, Al(OH)3; 200mg) 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# PRNHS if constipation

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-13
  • Surgery
    • Left port-A insertion.
  • Finding
    • 8.0 Fr. Polysite, left cephalic vein, cut-down method.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-14 - docetaxel 32mg/m2 50mg NS 120mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 32mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + leucovorin 80mg/m2 130mg fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 22hr D2 (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2025-01-15 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 70mg NS 120mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + leucovorin 100mg/m2 170mg fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D2 (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2025-01-07 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 70mg NS 120mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + leucovorin 100mg/m2 180mg fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL 22hr D2 (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-12-24 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 70mg NS 120mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + leucovorin 100mg/m2 170mg fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D2 (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-12-17 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 70mg NS 120mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr D1 + leucovorin 100mg/m2 170mg fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D2 (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg

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2025-02-18

The patient, a 49-year-old male, has advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the ventral tongue, floor of the mouth, and lower lip with bilateral lymph node involvement (cT4aN2cM0, stage IVA), undergoing induction chemotherapy with the TPF regimen (Docetaxel + Cisplatin + Fluorouracil). He has multiple comorbidities, including secondary hypertension, diabetes mellitus with neuropathy, hyperlipidemia, and a history of coronary artery disease (CAD). His hospital course has been complicated by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia, a urinary tract infection (UTI) due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis, and drug-induced aplastic anemia.

• Recent findings from CXR (2025-02-10) reveal bilateral lower lung infiltration suspicious for infection, which correlates with his recent dyspnea, cough, and sputum production. His WBC count on 2025-02-18 (16.11 ×10³/uL, neutrophil 86.5%) indicates a leukocytosis with neutrophilia, which may be linked to an ongoing infectious process rather than a chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression at this time. However, he had previous pancytopenia and anemia (Hgb 10.5 g/dL on 2025-02-18, down from 10.8 g/dL on 2025-01-20).
  
• ECG (2025-02-03) suggests an old inferior infarct, and his prior ECG (2024-12-12) revealed LVH with ST-T changes, a 1st-degree AV block, and left axis deviation, indicating cardiac comorbidities that may contribute to his overall condition.
  
• A question is whether his grade 3 cough is chemotherapy-related toxicity or secondary to an active infectious process (pneumonia, UTI, or sepsis-related respiratory involvement). His history of CAD and hypertension also raises the possibility of cardiopulmonary decompensation contributing to symptoms.

Problem 1. Acute Pulmonary Symptoms: Cough, Dyspnea, and Lung Infiltration

• Objective:
  • CXR (2025-02-10): Bilateral lower lung infiltrates, possibly active infection.
    
  • WBC (2025-02-18): 16.11 ×10³/uL, neutrophil 86.5% (compared to 5.66 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-14).
    
  • Previous pneumonia (MRSA, 2025-02-04 sputum culture) treated with Cefazolin 1g IV Q8H (2025-02-04 to 2025-02-06) then Avelox (moxifloxacin) since 2025-02-07.
    
  • ECG (2025-02-03): Possible old inferior infarct, abnormal ECG.
    
  • SpO₂ 92% on admission (2025-02-03), O₂ supply required.
• Assessment:
  • Active infection (MRSA pneumonia) remains a strong differential given recent lung findings and persistent cough. The patient had a prior documented MRSA infection (sputum culture 2025-02-04) and a history of drug-induced aplastic anemia, which increases susceptibility to infections.
    
  • TPF regimen (Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Fluorouracil) is known to cause pulmonary toxicity, including interstitial pneumonitis or acute lung injury, but typically presents as non-infectious pneumonitis rather than lobar infiltrates (which are more characteristic of infection).
    
  • The onset of cough after chemotherapy cycles (TPF on 2025-02-14, 2025-01-15, 2025-01-07, 2024-12-24, 2024-12-17) suggests the possibility of chemotherapy-induced pneumonitis, but the positive MRSA culture, elevated WBC, and radiologic infiltrates favor infection over direct chemotherapy toxicity.
    
  • Given his history of CAD and ECG abnormalities, heart failure-induced pulmonary congestion should be considered. However, there are no overt signs of volume overload or pulmonary edema on CXR.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue antibiotic coverage (Avelox (moxifloxacin)) and consider sputum re-culture to guide therapy.
    
  • Consider chest CT to differentiate infectious pneumonia from chemotherapy-induced pneumonitis.
    
  • Monitor oxygenation status and arterial blood gas (ABG) if respiratory symptoms worsen.
    
  • Repeat CXR or consider high-resolution CT (HRCT) to evaluate interstitial changes if pneumonitis is suspected.
    
  • Echocardiography may be warranted given ECG changes and CAD history.
• Final Consideration: Is the Grade 3 Cough Related to TPF?
  • Given the temporal relationship of cough onset post-TPF and the known pulmonary toxicity profile of Docetaxel and Cisplatin, chemotherapy-related pneumonitis is a consideration.
    
  • However, positive MRSA cultures, CXR infiltrates, and high WBC point more towards an infectious etiology rather than chemotherapy-induced lung injury.
    
  • HRCT should be considered if symptoms persist despite infection control to assess for chemotherapy-related pneumonitis.

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-Related Toxicity (Myelosuppression and Gastrointestinal Symptoms)

• Objective:
  • CBC (2025-02-18): Hgb 10.5 g/dL (prior 9.8 g/dL on 2025-02-14), Platelets 300 ×10³/uL.
    
  • Leukocytosis (16.11 ×10³/uL, neutrophil 86.5%) - likely infection-related rather than myelosuppression.
    
  • Prior aplastic anemia (2025-02-03), possibly drug-induced.
    
  • Prior chemotherapy cycles (TPF regimen: 2025-02-14, 2025-01-15, 2025-01-07, 2024-12-24, 2024-12-17).
• Assessment:
  • The mild anemia is persistent but not significantly worsening, suggesting cumulative chemotherapy effects rather than acute toxicity.
    
  • The platelet count remains stable (300 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-18 vs. 335 ×10³/uL on 2025-02-14), suggesting no severe thrombocytopenia from chemotherapy.
    
  • Leukocytosis is likely due to an infection rather than chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.
    
  • Chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal side effects (mucositis, nausea, weight loss) were previously documented.
• Recommendation:
  • Continue monitoring CBC trends and manage anemia supportively.
    
  • Assess for chemotherapy-related GI symptoms (mucositis, nausea).
    
  • Consider ESA therapy or iron supplementation if anemia worsens.

Problem 3. Cardiovascular Risk and Hypertension

• Objective:
  • ECG (2025-02-03, 2024-12-12): Possible old inferior infarct, LVH with ST-T changes, 1st-degree AV block.
    
  • BP fluctuation noted during hospitalization.
• Assessment:
  • High cardiovascular risk (CAD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia) places him at risk for cardiac events during chemotherapy.
    
  • ECG findings suggest prior ischemic events but no acute changes.
    
  • Hypertension is a known side effect of chemotherapy (cisplatin-related endothelial dysfunction) and a cardiovascular risk factor.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor blood pressure closely during chemotherapy.
    
  • Consider adding an ARB or CCB if BP remains elevated.
    
  • Echocardiogram to assess LV function given LVH and ST-T changes.

701550837

250218

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-17 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • S/P posterior instrumentation fixation from L4 To S1.
  • s/p cage or bone graft implantation within the L4-5 and L5-S1 disk space
  • Marginal osteophyte formation of the L-spine
• 2025-02-17 CXR
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via left forearm.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Patchy opacity projecting at left middle and lower lung is noted that is c/w primary lung cancer after correlate with prior CT.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-02-01 CT - brain
  • Indication: stroke symptoms
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • S/P craniotomy. SDH along right frontal convexity. Multiple intracranial metastases with perifocal edema.
    • Mild midline shift to left.
    • No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage.
    • Dilatation of ventricles.
  • IMP:
    • S/P craniotomy. SDH along right frontal convexity. Multiple intracranial metastases with perifocal edema (progression).
• 2025-02-01 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Normal appearance of trachea and bil. main bronchus.
  • A mass left lung.
  • A calcification at mediastinum.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Widening of mediastinum.
• 2025-01-31 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2025-01-21 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2025-00895 A1
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >= 50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 100%
• 2025-01-17 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the lower lobe of the left lung, compatible with primary lung malignancy.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a left mediastinal lymph node. Either inflammation or a metastatic lymph node of low FDG uptake may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral adrenal glands and in the spinous process of T3 spine, suggesting bilateral adrenal and bone metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in the brain and left cerebellum, compatible with metastatic lesions.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the soft tissue of right buttock. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2025-01-17 SOS1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2025-00727
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2025-01-17 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2025-00727
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC >= 50%
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 100%
• 2025-01-17 EGFR gene mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2025-00727
  • Result: No mutation was detected at exons 18, 19, 20, 21 of EGFR gene in this specimen
• 2025-01-17 PD-L1 (SP142)
  • Pathologic Report for PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (Ventana)
    • S2025-1226
    • Tumor type: Non-small cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated
    • Tumor location: lung
    • Testing assay: SP142 Assay (Ventana)
    • Testing platform: BenchMark XT
    • Detection system: OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit and OptiView Amplification Kit
    • Control slide result: Pass,
      
    • Adequate tumor cells present (>=50 viable tumor cells): Yes
  • Result:
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment:
      • TC category: TC >= 50%
      • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 80%
    • Tumor-infiltrating immune cell (IC) staining assessment:
      • IC category: IC >= 1% and < 5%
      • Proportion of tumor area occupied by PD-L1 expressing tumor-infiltrating immune cells (% IC): 2%
    • Note:
      • TC scoring: TC are scored as the percentage of viable tumor cells showing membrane staining of any intensity.
      • IC scoring: IC are scored as the proportion of tumor area (including associated intratumoral and contiguous peritumoral stroma) that is occupied by discernible staining of any intensity of tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
• 2025-01-14 Pathology - brain/meninges (tumor)
  • Brain , frontal, right, craniotomy — Compatible with metastatic large cell carcinoma of lung
  • The sections show a picture of metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of sheets of large, pleomorphic polygonal neoplastic cells with occasional rhabdoid features, Extensive tumor necrosis is present.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: CAM5.2 (+), SMARCA4 (+), and p53 (aberrant expression). The finding is compatible with metastatic large cell carcinoma of lung. Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2025-01-13 CXR, supine chest film
  • Normal heart size and contour.
  • S/P endotracheal tube insertion in proper position.
  • LLL mass, post biopsy and resection?
  • Blunted costophrenic angles due to effusion, pleural change, atelectatic lungs, etc., left.
• 2025-01-10 Pathology - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, left, CT-guide biopsy — Non-small cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with infiltration of large, pleomorphic tumor cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK (-), CK7 (focal +), TTF-1 (-), Napsin A (-), CD56 (-), p40 (-), Calretinin (-), LCA (-), CD34 (-), PSA (-), and AMACR (-).
• 2025-01-09 MRI - brain for navigator
  • Indication: Right frontal brain tumor
  • Without- and with-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI reveal:
    • Multiple intracranial tumors with heterogeneous enhancement and perifocal edema in bilateral frontal lobes, right temporal lobe and left cerebellum, with the largest one about 45 mm at right frontal lobe. C/W metastases.
    • General enlargement of ventricles, cistern spaces and cortical sulci, indicating general brain atrophy.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple brain metastases.
• 2025-01-09 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A mass-like lesion (7.7cm) in LLL.
    • A hypodense nodule (9mm) in S6 of liver.
    • Bil. adrenal tumors (up to 7.7cm).
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Bil. renal stones (up to 7.4mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
• 2025-01-09 Flow Volume Chart
  • moderate restrictive ventilatory impairment
• 2025-01-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (154 - 29) / 154 = 81.17%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 81.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV, Ao
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Thick IVS, Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR, AR, PR
• 2025-01-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • A hot spot in the manubrium of sternum, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3-6 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in some T- and lower L-spine, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, and hips.
• 2025-01-07 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • lungs:
      • a large soft-tissue mass (polylobular borders, 8 cm in longest dimension) in LLL.
      • mild centrilobular emphysema and substantial subpleural paraseptal emphysema in both upper lobes.
      • there is subpleural and basal predominant reticulation with patchy ground-glass opacities, in the lungs, and associated small areas of small cystic spaces or traction bronchioectasis, in RLL and LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • mildly enlarged LNs in lower pretracheal space and A-P window.
      • a dense calcification in subcarinal space 203mm, old calcified LN.moderate coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta:
      • dilated ascending aorta (4.9cm).
      • mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Heart:
      • dilated LA.
      • Lt aortic arch with an aberrant Rt subclavian artery that arises as last arch branch.
    • Pleura:
      • mild left-sided effusion with visceral pleural thickening.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • bilateral adrenal tumors (Lt 31mm, Rt 54x60mm).
      • a Rt hepatic cyst in S6 8.2mm.
  • Impression:
    • LLL cancer T4N3M1c (brain and adrenal metastases)
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M1c2(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2025-01-05 MRI - brain
  • Several heterogeneously enhancing lesions over both frontal lobes, right temporal lobe and left cerebellar lobe. The largest one (4.5cm) over right frontal lobe. Favor metastatic lesions.
  • Prominent peritumor edema.
  • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
• 2025-01-05 CT - brain
  • Cranial CT scans from the vertex to the mid-maxillary level were performed without i.v. contrast injection.
  • Impression:
    • Several heterogeneous hyperdense lesions over both frontal lobe, right temporal lobe and left cerebellar lobe. Suggest check enhanced MRI to rule out metastatic lesions.
    • Prominence periventricular white matter change.
• 2025-01-05 CXR
  • One large mass like opacity over LLL. Suggest check enhanced CT scan.
• 2025-01-05 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-14 ProgressNote Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Subjective
    • Diagnosis: multiple brain tumor with LLL huge tumor, if the primary lesion is lung the staging is cT4N3M1c.
    • S: conscious improved. severe upper back pain.
  • Objective
    • Radiotherapy to the whole brain: 17.5 Gy/ 7 fx since 2025-02-06.
    • Radiation therapy side effects
      • ECOG PS: Grade 4
      • CNS: Grade 0
  • Problem List / Assessment / Plans
    • Problem #1:Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
    • Assessment: status during palliative WBRT.
    • Plan: Plan to deliver 30 Gy/ 12 fx to the whole brain. Severe upper back pain due to spine T3 mets. Palliative RT is also indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2025/02/17. Plan to deliver 30 Gy/ 10 fx to the spine T3 mets.
• 2025-02-05 MultiTeam - Social Services
  • Consultation Date: 2025-02-03
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Complaints regarding medical management or suspected potential medical dispute.
    
  • Status: Ongoing proactive follow-up.
    
  • Family Situation (Reported on 2025-02-04 during a discussion with the eldest daughter and son):
    • The patient is a 63-year-old married individual with two daughters and one son (birth order: daughter, daughter, son). He resides in TaoYuan with his wife, eldest daughter, second daughter, and grandchild.
      
    • During hospitalization, the primary caregiver is a privately hired external caregiver. Family members visit the hospital intermittently.
      
    • The patient’s wife is unemployed and serves as a TzuChi volunteer in BaDe District, TaoYuan. The eldest daughter is divorced with one child, while the second daughter and son are unmarried.
      
    • Primary contacts:
      • Eldest daughter: Shen XiangYan (0960-333-750)
        
      • Son: Shen MengWei (0979-331-001)
        
      • Wife: (0928-146-813)
        
  • Primary Issues:
    • Medical Understanding - Complaint: Alleged improper medical management.
      
    • Relationship Building: Providing care and psychological support to the patient and family.
      
  • Plan and Actions (Reported on 2025-02-04):
    • The social worker collected the family’s concerns and relayed them to the medical team.
      
    • A phone call was made to the eldest daughter, who stated that, according to the latest reassessment by the medical team, treatment remains an option.
      
    • The primary attending physician has been transferred to the Hematology-Oncology Department for continued care.
      
    • If the family wishes to receive a full update on the patient’s condition as it evolves, they can arrange a meeting with the physician. Any medical-related inquiries can be directed to the medical team.
      
    • Additionally, the social worker provided the Social Services Office contact information for any further concerns.
      
    • The eldest daughter appeared emotionally stable and was receptive to the social worker’s support. She acknowledged that if further issues arise, she will seek assistance from the social worker.
      
  • Current Status (As of 2025-02-05):
    • The family has not raised any further concerns with the social worker.
      
    • If any additional issues arise, they are encouraged to contact the social worker.
      
    • The social worker plans to continue monitoring the patient’s condition and provide necessary support as needed.
      
  • Additional Actions Taken:
    • Provided relevant information and explanations.
      
    • Facilitated communication and coordination with the medical team.
• 2025-01-05 ~ 2025-01-21 POMR Neurosurgery Huang GuoFeng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right frontal metastatic large cell carcinoma status post right frontal craniotomy to remove brain tumor on 2025/01/13.
    • Cerebral edema
    • Left lower lung non-small cell carcinoma, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Hypodense nodule (9mm) in S6 of liver.
    • Bilateral adrenal tumors
    • Bilateral renal stones
  • CC
    • The patient has been experiencing episodes of forgetfulness for the past week.    
  • Present illness history
    • A 63-year-old male presented with complaints of being easily forgetful for a week. He also experienced an unsteady gait, inability to drive, repeatedly asking the same questions, and feeling easily fatigued. He denied any recent head injury and was brought to our ER for assistance.
    • At the ER, a brain CT scan revealed several heterogeneous hyperdense lesions over both frontal lobes, the right frontal lobe, and the left cerebellar lobe.
    • An MRI showed multiple brain tumors, including a cerebellar tumor around 1 cm, a right temporal base tumor around 1.4 cm, and a large mass up to 5 cm in the right frontal lobe with midline shift and perifocal edema.
    • A neurosurgeon was consulted, and it was suggested that the patient be admitted for further treatment and evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, a follow-up chest CT showed left lower lung cancer, cT4N3M1c, stage IV.
    • A brain MRI for navigation was done.
    • Follow-up whole body CT scan showed: 1. A mass-like lesion (7.7 cm) in the left lower lung; 2. A hypodense nodule (9 mm) in S6 of the liver; 3. Bilateral adrenal tumors (up to 7.7 cm); 4. Enlargement of the prostate; 5. Bilateral renal stones.
    • Heart echo indicated LVEF: 81.2, dilated LV, and Ao atrial fibrillation.
    • A whole body bone scan revealed a hot spot in the manubrium of the sternum. Lung function test showed moderate restrictive ventilatory impairment.
    • After fully explaining the imaging findings to her family, his consciousness disturbance and left side muscle power reduced from 4 points to 2-3 points, suggesting brain edema.
    • Mannitol 150 ml st, Medasone 80 mg st, and Famotidine 20 mg Q12H st were added.
    • A craniotomy for brain tumor excision was arranged on 2025/01/13. Post-operation, he was transferred to the SICU for close monitoring.
    • During SICU stay, extubation was done with the patient’s consciousness clear and weaning profile well on 2025/01/13.
    • Oxygen support with O2 N/C was provided, empiric antibiotic Cefazolin was administered for infection control, anti-epileptic Keppra was given, H2 blocker for stress ulcer prevention, Decan 4 mg Q8H and Mannitol for reducing brain swelling, and analgesics Codeine prn, Paran, and Arcoxia for pain relief. H/V drainage amount was recorded Q8H, and SBP was controlled 140 mmHg with Adalat PRN, Norvasc, and Olmetec.
    • GCS E4V4M6 was noted. Under hemodynamically and neurologically stable conditions, he was transferred to the ordinary ward for further care on 2025/01/14.
    • In the ward, anticonvulsants Keppra for seizure prevention, antibiotics Cefazolin 1 gm Q8H, anti-swelling Decan 4 mg IVD Q8H and Mannitol 75 mL IVD Q8H (tapered), Famotidine 20 mg q12h IVD for stress ulcer prevention, analgesics acetaminophen 1 tab qid and arcoxia 1 tab qd for pain control, head wound care with Alc-BI QW135, Utapine 25 mg/tab 1 tab HS for delirium, and a consult with a thoracic surgeon for further lung cancer surgery and port-A insertion were done.
    • He underwent left port-A insertion under local anesthesia on 2025/01/20. Further cancer treatment was confirmed by a hematology oncologist.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged, and outpatient follow-up was mandatory with sutures to be removed at outpatient.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Keppra (levetiracetam 500mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 14D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# Q12H 14D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 14D
    • Pilian (cyproheptadine 4mg) 1# ITD 14D
    • Sindine (povidone iodine 10% aq soln) EXT 7D for head wound

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-13
  • Surgery
    • right frontal craniotomy to remove brain tumor
    • navigation assisted
    • microscope assisted
    • intra-OP echogram assisted
  • Finding
    • right frontal craniotomy
    • navigation assisted
    • open dura
    • intra-OP echogram localized tumor border
    • right frontal croticotomy
    • upon reach tumor, central debulking to remove tumor
    • split tumor capsule from normal brain parenchyma
    • tumor was firm and elastic, partial cystic formation
    • remove tumor as much as possible
    • well hemostasis
    • re-approximate dura
    • central tenting
    • fix skull flap back
    • set H/V*1
    • close wound layer by layer

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2025-02-18

[Summary]

The patient, a 63-year-old male, has stage IVB non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (cT4N3M1c) with multiple brain metastases, adrenal metastases, and bone metastases. The primary tumor is located in the left lower lung lobe (LLL) with significant systemic involvement. The patient has undergone right frontal craniotomy (2025-01-13) for metastatic brain tumors, palliative whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) (since 2025-02-06, 17.5 Gy/7 fractions as of 2025-02-14, planned 30 Gy/12 fractions), and palliative radiation therapy for T3 spinal metastases (planned 30 Gy/10 fractions starting 2025-02-17).

Recent imaging (PET 2025-01-17, CT 2025-01-07) confirms progression of intracranial and systemic metastases. The PD-L1 expression is high (TPS 100%, PD-L1 22C3, 28.8, SP142 positive), supporting immunotherapy consideration. EGFR mutation testing is negative (2025-01-17), ruling out targeted therapy for EGFR-driven NSCLC.

The patient exhibits leukocytosis with neutrophilia (WBC 37.13 x10³/uL, neutrophils 98.1% on 2025-02-17), suggesting an active inflammatory/infectious process. Mild normocytic anemia (Hgb 10.3 g/dL, HCT 33.0% on 2025-02-17) and hypoalbuminemia (2.8 g/dL on 2025-02-17) indicate chronic illness-related malnutrition. Electrolyte abnormalities, including hypernatremia (149 mmol/L on 2025-02-17), hypokalemia (3.6 mmol/L on 2025-02-17), and mild hypocalcemia (2.14 mmol/L on 2025-02-17), require correction.

Cardiac evaluation shows cardiomegaly (CXR 2025-02-17) and impaired left ventricular relaxation (Echo 2025-01-09). The enlarged prostate with LUTS, bilateral renal stones, and adrenal metastases (CT 2025-01-09) require urological monitoring.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Stage IVB NSCLC with Multiple Metastases (Brain, Bone, Adrenal)

• Objective
  • Primary tumor: LLL 8 cm mass with pleural thickening (CT 2025-01-07).
    
  • Metastases:
    • Brain: Multiple metastases, largest 4.5 cm, right frontal lobe (MRI 2025-01-05), with progression (CT 2025-02-01).
      
    • Adrenal: Bilateral adrenal tumors, left 31 mm, right 54x60 mm (CT 2025-01-07).
      
    • Bone: T3 vertebral metastasis (PET 2025-01-17), hot spot in sternum (Bone scan 2025-01-08).
      
  • Histology & Molecular Profile:
    • PD-L1 TPS 100% (PD-L1 22C3, 28.8, SP142) (2025-01-17) → immunotherapy candidate.
      
    • EGFR mutation negative (2025-01-17) → no EGFR-TKI benefit.
• Assessment
  • The primary tumor remains large and active, with progressing intracranial and bone metastases, despite WBRT and planned palliative RT.
    
  • PD-L1 100% suggests potential benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).
    
  • EGFR-negative status excludes targeted therapy (TKIs).
    
  • Brain metastases and mass effect are worsening, requiring continuation of WBRT.
    
  • Bone metastases (T3) causing severe back pain, warranting palliative RT (30 Gy/10 fx).
• Recommendation
  • Continue WBRT (30 Gy/12 fractions) and start spinal RT (30 Gy/10 fractions for T3 lesion).
    
  • Consider to start immunotherapy (e.g., Pembrolizumab (Keytruda)) based on PD-L1 100% positivity.
    
  • Monitor for immune-related adverse events (irAEs), especially pneumonitis and colitis.
    
  • Consider bisphosphonates or denosumab for bone metastases to prevent fractures.

Problem 2. Severe Leukocytosis with Neutrophilia (Possible Infection vs. Paraneoplastic)

• Objective
  • WBC 37.13 x10³/uL (2025-02-17), neutrophils 98.1%.
    
  • Progressive leukocytosis: WBC 17.37 (2025-02-03) → 27.06 (2025-02-07) → 46.38 (2025-02-11) → 37.13 (2025-02-17).
    
  • Procalcitonin: 0.04 ng/mL (2025-02-11) (low, against bacterial sepsis).
    
  • Elevated CRP (17.1 mg/dL on 2025-02-03).
    
  • Recent use of Medason (methylprednisolone), immunosuppression risk (2025-02-17).
• Assessment
  • Severe neutrophilic leukocytosis could be due to paraneoplastic leukemoid reaction or occult infection (e.g., pneumonia, sepsis, or neutrophilic response to tumor burden).
    
  • No fever recorded, low procalcitonin, and no clear source of infection on imaging (CXR 2025-02-17) → suggests paraneoplastic origin.
• Recommendation
  • Repeat blood cultures, inflammatory markers (CRP, PCT) to rule out infection.
    
  • Consider peripheral smear and bone marrow evaluation if WBC count continues to rise.
    
  • Monitor closely for pneumonia, sepsis, or hematologic malignancy transformation.

Problem 3. Anemia and Hypoalbuminemia (Malnutrition, Cancer Cachexia)

• Objective
  • Hgb 10.3 g/dL (2025-02-17), HCT 33.0% → normocytic normochromic anemia.
    
  • Albumin 2.8 g/dL (2025-02-17), declining from 3.3 g/dL (2025-02-11).
    
  • History of poor oral intake, cachexia.
• Assessment
  • Anemia likely due to chronic disease (cancer, inflammation) or blood loss (2025-02-06 nasogastric aspirate OB 3+).
    
  • Hypoalbuminemia reflects malnutrition, inflammation, or hepatic dysfunction.
• Recommendation
  • Consider IV albumin supplementation if hypoalbuminemia worsens.
    
  • Evaluate for iron deficiency, B12, and folate levels.
    
  • Enteral or parenteral nutrition optimization if oral intake remains poor.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalances (Hypernatremia, Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia)

• Objective
  • Na 149 mmol/L (2025-02-17), previously 157 mmol/L (2025-02-11).
    
  • K 3.6 mmol/L (2025-02-17), fluctuating low (3.2–3.6 mmol/L).
    
  • Ca 2.14 mmol/L (2025-02-17) (mild hypocalcemia).
• Assessment
  • Hypernatremia likely due to dehydration, or steroid therapy.
    
  • Hypokalemia secondary to diuretics, poor intake, or cancer-related metabolic effects.
    
  • Hypocalcemia may be due to hypoalbuminemia, bone metastases, or vitamin D deficiency.
• Recommendation
  • IV hydration to correct hypernatremia gradually.
    
  • Oral/IV potassium replacement if needed.
    
  • Monitor calcium trends, consider supplementation if symptomatic.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-14 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-01-25 CT - pelvis
  • General subcutaneous edema.
  • A cystic lesion (3.0cm) at right pelvic cavity.
  • Old fracture of right pelvic bone.
• 2025-01-28 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature ventricular complexes or Fusion complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2025-01-28 Femur Lt
  • Left femur X-ray shows
    • Intertrochanterric fracture of left femur is found.
    • Regional soft tissue swelling is identified.
    • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
• 2025-01-05 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • Degenerative joint disease of lumbar spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade II.
• 2024-11-14 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Contracted mass at right lower lobe measuring 2.54cm is noted. (Se302 Im55). Another ground glass nodule at right upper lobe measuring 0.51cm is noted. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-06-25, the lesions are stationary.
    • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
  • Imp:
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer. Statoinary.
    • Right upper lobe ground glass nodule. Stable.
• 2024-09-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (24 - 10) / 24 = 58.33%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 58.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Calcified aortic valve, mitral valve and mitral annulus with Mild AS, MS, MR
    • Marked septal hypertrophy with pressure gradient 37 mmHg at Mid-LV cavity
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Mild TR
• 2024-06-25 CT - chest
  • Findings comparison: prior CT dated on 2023/12/09
    • Lungs:
      • no interval change in size an ill-defined part solid mass at superior segment of RLL, which tethering the major fissure and involving adjacent pleura (about 34mm in longest dimension srs/img6/35).
      • a ground-glass nodule at RUL (5mm srs/img5/23).
      • severe respiratory motion artifact at lower lung.
    • visible neck, chest wall, mediastinum and hila: enlarged Lt thyroid at level of thoracic inlet.
    • Vessels: moderate calcified plaques of the coronary arteries.
    • Aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • an aberrant Rt subclavian artery with atherosclerosis that origniates from the last aortic branch, cross behing esophagus to Rt side.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.5 cm in caliber) and right main artery.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers. mild calcified aortic valves; mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Pleura: small bilateral effusions.
    • Visible abdominal contents: mild splenomegaly.
      • absence of pancreatic tail and heterogeneous hypoattenuated of mild enlarged pancreatic head and neck.
      • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta. hyperplasia of bilateral adrenal glands,
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • RLL cancer and RUL GGO 5mm stable, with new pleural effusion. pulmonary hypertension.
• 2024-04-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 22) / 104 = 78.85%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr II LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation; severely dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Calcified aortic valve with mild to moderate aortic stenosis (AVA = 1.46 cm2 by 2D method; 2.2 cm2 by Doppler method).
    • Marked posterior mitral annulus calcification with mild MR.
    • Mildly dilated aortic root (35mm) and proximal ascending aorta (33 mm) with mild calcification.
• 2024-04-22 Sonography - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic renal parenchymal disease, advanced degree
    • Urine retention > 300 ml
• 2024-03-28 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
• 2024-03-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B
  • Hiatal hernia, Hill grade 3
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric erosions and ulcer scars, antrum, s/p biopsy
  • Duodenal ulcer scars, bulb
  • Duodenitis, bulb
• 2023-12-09 CT - chest
  • Imp:
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer, stationary.
    • Enlarged left thyroid gland. Suggest sonography.
• 2023-07-12 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade C
    • Esophageal ulcer, EC junction
    • Gastric ulcer and erosions, body and antrum
    • Superficial gastritis, body and antrum
    • Duodenal ulcers, Forrest classification type III, bulb
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion: PPI use
• 2023-07-10 CT - abdomen
  • Wall thickening of gastric antrum. Fat stranding with some soft tissues at RLQ. Small bowel ileus.
  • Absence of pancreatic tail. Heterogeneous density of pancreas.
• 2023-07-08 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Spiculated mass at B6 of right lower lobe measuring 2.04cm in largest dimension is found. (Se301 Im21), In comparison with CT dated on 2023-01-17, the lesion regressed slightly.
    • One ground glass nodule at right upper lobe measuring 1.0cm in largest dimension is found. (Se302 Im24), Stable.
  • Imp:
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer. Stationary.
    • Right upper lobe ground glass nodule. 1.0cm
• 2023-03-28 EGFR gene mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2023-01726
  • Result: A point mutation was detected at exon 21 (L858R) of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2023-03-28 PD-L1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2023-01726
  • RESULT：Tumor cell(TC) staining assessment: TC <1%
• 2023-02-03 Pathology - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, right, CT-guide biopsy —adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Sections show acinar glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(+), and Napsin A(+). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2023-02-02 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2023-02-01 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the skull, some C-, T- and L-spine, sacrum, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2023-01-31 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy. Atherosclerosis.
• 2023-01-17 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs:
      • an ill-defined part solid mass at superior segment of RLL, which tethering the major fissure and involving adjacent pleura (about 5cm in longest dimension srs/img304/39).
      • a ground-glass nodule at RUL (5mm srs/img304/26).
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged Lt thyroid or enlarged LN at level of thoracic inlet.
    • Vessels: mild calcified plaques of the LAD and right coronary arteries.
    • Aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta. an aberrant Rt subclavian artery with atherosclerosis that origniates from the last aortic branch, cross behing esophagus to Rt side.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.5 cm in caliber) and right main artery.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers. mild calcified aortic valves; mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Visible abdominal contents: mild splenomegaly. Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta.
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • favor RLL cancer T2b or T3M1a.
    • RUL GGO 5mm early lung ca?
    • pulmonary hypertension.
    • enlarged Lt thyroid or enlarged LN at level of thoracic inlet, suggest contrast CT for rther evaluation.
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3 or T2b(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-01-10 CXR
  • Impression: Suspect RUL lung tumor. Suggest further evaluation.
• 2022-08-30 Sonography - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic renal parenchymal disease, c/w diabetic nephropathy
    • Right renal cyst

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Prescription
    • Iressa (gefitinib 250mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# QN 7D
• 2024-12-10 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) 2# BID TOPI 14D
    • Orolisin (chlorpheniramine maleate 5mg, orotic acid 30mg, glycyrrhizic acid 50mg) 1# BID 14D
• 2024-11-28 ~ 2024-12-07 POMR Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • Scabies
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • Anemia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Acne varioliformis
    • Erythema intertrigo
    • Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
  • CC
    • nausea wih vomiting 3 time on 2024/11/26 morning
  • Present illness history
    • A 88 year-old women has had history of Hypertension and DM for 10 years with regular medication control at TMUH, CKD regularly followed up at nephro OPD since 2022-08.
    • According to the statements of the patient. This time, she suffered from nausea wih vomiting 3 time on 2024/11/26 morning. Mild abdomen discomfort and dizziness were noted.
    • There was no headache/fever, no sorethroat/rhinorrhea, no chest tightness/pain, no dysuria/ frequency, no TOCC found. Therefore, she visited our ER for help. At ER, BT: 35.3’C, BP: 132/70mmHg, PR: 88/min, RR: 18/min, SpO2: 96% under room air. Blood analysis showed normocytic anemia (HGB: 10.3g/dl), no leukocytosis (5250/ul) and normal CRP level (0.2mg/dL).
    • Impaired renal function (BUN/Cr: 79/5.01mg/dl) and no electrolyte imbalance with Na/K: 136/4.3 mmol/l. Urinalysis showed pyuria (WBC: 6-9/HPF). CXR revealed Irregular patchy opacity at right upper lung field.
    • Under the impression of 1) Chronic kidney disease (CKD), stage 5, she was admitted to ordinary ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, We consulted Dermatology for severe skin itching, who suggested
      • Zaditen 1 / Bid.
      • BB * 1 Bt/Qd for 7 days.
      • Ulex cream * 15 tubes/bid
    • Imp: Scabies.
    • After treatment, her clinical condition was improved. Thus, she was discharged on 2024/12/04 and further OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Carvedilol Hexal (carvedilol 6.25mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Ulex Cream (crotamiton 100mg, hydrocortisone 2.5mg; per gram) BID TOPI 7D
    • Jaline Lotion (benzyl benzoate 250mg/mL) QD TOPI 7D since 2024-12-02
    • Bisadyl Supp (bisacodyl 10mg) 2# PRNQOD RECT 7D if constipation
• 2024-03-26 ~ 2024-03-29 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right Lower Lobe adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, lung to lung metastasis, cT4N0M1a, stage IVA
    • Anemia
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • vomit and poor intake for 1+ months, diarrhea around 2+ weeks
  • Present illness history
    • This 87 year old women has history of Hypertension and DM for 10 years with regular medication control at TMUH, CKD regularly followed up at nephro OPD since 2022-08.
    • She was referred to ONC OPD on 2023/01/16 due to impaired renal function, anemia, but negtive of M-peak, not favor multiple myeloma.
    • Chest film on 2023/01/10 disclosed suspect RLL lung tumor. Chest CT was performed on 2023/01/17 revealed favor RLL cancer T2b or T3, N0, M1a, stage IV under Iressa treatment since 2023/04/14.
    • According to her care-giver and daughter, she had falls on 2023/12/9 and then bed rest got more. Thus, she had vomit coffee ground and EGD was done, report showed GERD, GU and DU, under PPI treatment since 2024/02, but patient not regular took PPI.
    • This time, she has vomit and poor intake 1+ months, diarrhea 2+ weeks were noted, so she was brought to our ED for help on 2024/03/25. At ED, the vital sign showed BT 36.7’C, BP 129/60mmHg, SpO2 98%. CXR showed mild pleural effusion over left lung and cardiomegaly. KUB showed ileus.
    • The lab data showed normal WBC, CRP just 1.7, CKD in progress (BUN 89, Cr 6.05), K 2.9. Initial antibiotic as Brosym for prevent infection and 0.298% KCL for correct hypokalemia. Stool ob 1+. Under the impression of ileus cause unknown, so she was admitted on 2024/03/26.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received NPO and PPI IV form for suspect GU. T5 500ml + RI injection and check sugar condition.
    • EGD showed 1. Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B, 2. Superficial gastritis, 3. Gastric erosions and ulcer scars, antrum, s/p biopsy, 4. Duodenal ulcer scars, bulb and 5. Duodenitis, bulb.
    • LPRBC 1u for anemia correct on 2024/03/27. K, Mg and Ca correct during hospitalization.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2024/03/29. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Iressa (gefitinib 250mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD 14D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
• 2023-04-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • O:
    • 2023/03/28 PD-L1 IHC
      • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC <1%
    • 2023/03/28 EGFR gene mutation test
      • detected at exon 21 (L858R) of EGFR gene in this specimen.
    • 2023/02/15 CEA (NM) = 5.326 ng/m
  • A/P: Starting Iressa
  • Prescription
    • Iressa (gefitinib 250mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2023-01-29 ~ 2023-02-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Suspect RLL lung cancer,pending pothology report ,T2b or T3M1a
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Unspecified kidney failure
  • CC
    • Body weight loss 3 kg in 3 months, fatigue, poor intake and weakness for 3 months
  • Present illness history
    • This 86 year old women has history of Hypertension and DM for 10 years with regular medication control at TMUH. CKD regularly followed up at nephro OPD since 2022-08.
    • She was referred to ONC OPD on 2023/01/16 due to impaired renal function, anemia, and suspect Multiple myeloma.
    • She complained of body weight loss 3 kg in 3 months, fatigue, poor intake and weakness for 3 months.
    • Chest film on 2023/01/10 disclosed Suspect RLL lung tumor.
    • CT of chest was performed on 2023/01/17 revealed favor RLL cancer T2b or T3M1a. RUL GGO 5mm early lung ca? pulmonary hypertension. enlarged Lt thyroid or enlarged LN at level of thoracic inlet, suggest contrast CT for rather evaluation.
    • Under the impression of RLL cancer T2b or T3M1a,she was admitted for tissue proof.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, arrange bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on 2023/02/02 but family refused.
    • Arrange CT of brain on 2023/01/31 showed Brain atrophy, Atherosclerosis.
    • Bone scan on 2023/02/01 showed no strong evidence of bone metastasis.
    • Hold Bokey since 2023-01-29 for CT guide biopsy on 2023/02/02 and pending the report.
    • With the relatively stable condition, she was discharged on 2023/02/03 and will OPD follow up later    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Apresoline (hydralazine 50mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if SBP > 180mmHg
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if pain.

[consultation]

• 2025-01-29 Orthopedics
  • Q
    • l’t thigh pain since last night. no trauma.
    • marked both low legs edema for a long time.
  • A
    • This is a case with left GT area r/o fracture, please check CT and let patient partial weight bearing with rest for two weeks. Close OPD f/u. Thanks a lot.
• 2025-01-26 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • legs edema for a period, s/s progression
    • Lt ear pain with discharge, cough and sorethroat, no fever
    • NKA
    • PH: Lung ca with target Tx, DM, CKD,
    • Medicine: ALLEGRA, IRESSA, URETROPIC, BOKEY, Sevikar 5/20mg, Carvedilol , Mircera, SODIUM BICARBONATE
    • 2025/01/17 11:01 Creatinine = 5.54 mg/dL;
    • 2025/01/17 11:01 eGFR = 7.71 mL/min/1.73m^2;
    • 2025/01/17 10:38 HGB = 9.6 g/dL;
  • A
    • S
      • Left otalgia for days
      • sorethroat (+)
    • O
      • Local finding: intact left/right ear drum, no visible papule/crust over EAC or ear
      • bil grade I tonsil without pus coating, no visible papule/crust over oral cavity or oropharynx
      • pulling pain: negative
      • facial palsy: negative
    • A
      • Otalgia, left, cause to be determined, referred pain favored currently
    • P
      • Please give Otozambon eardrop for ears (after instilling the ear drops, lie on her side for ten minutes, then resume her normal activities.).
      • Well education
      • if disease progression (erythematous change over peri-auricular region area, facial palsy, facial or oral papules/ vesicles), back to ER or ENT OPD soon
• 2024-12-02 Dermatology
  • Q
    • A patient of CKD stage 4-5 complained of severe pruritus refractory to medical therapy. We sincerely consult you for its assessment and management. Many thanks!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from multiple erythematous papules on trunk and 4 limbs for days.
    • Imp: Scabies
    • Suggestion:
      • Zaditen 1 / Bid
      • BB * 1 Bt/Qd for 7 days
      • Ulex cream * 15 tubes/bid
• 2024-09-12 Dermatology
  • Q
    • For skin rash over scalp, groin
    • We need your help for skin rash, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • S/O
      • one painful erosive wound on the left buttock.
      • erythematous patch over right inguinal area with painful sensation.
      • itchy erythematous papules on the scalp.
      • denied any drug allergy hx
    • Impression:
      • Acneiform eruption.
      • erosive wound of left buttock.
      • intertrigo of right inguinal area.
    • Suggestion:
      • Mycomb cream bid for itchy erythematous papules on the scalp.
      • Fucidin cream bid for erosive wound of left buttock, cover the wound with gauze.
      • Mycomb cream bid for intertrigo of right inguinal area.
      • Please arrange my OPD f/u when discharge.
• 2024-03-27 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • The 87 y/o woman has adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated of lung, stage IV under Iressa treatment since 2023/04.
    • We need your help for hospice share care (the family members said that the patient was not aware of the situation, but now there is no need to keep it from the patient). Thanks!
  • A
    • This is a 87y/o female has history of Lung adenocarcinoma, stage IV under Iressa treatment.
    • Cons E4V5M6, DNR(-), ECOG 3.
    • Hospice team explained “Advance Directive for Palliative Care” and hospice care to the patient and family.
    • We will arrange combine care and follow up her condition.
• 2023-12-09 Orthopedics
  • Q
    • fell down accidentally and hurt her right hip this morning
    • NKDA
  • A
    • DX: Right pubic superior and inferior ramus fracture
    • SI joint intact
    • Vital sign stable
    • P:
      • Conservative treatment with bed rest or non weight bearing ambulation
      • OPD f/u

[medication]

• 2023-04-14 ~ undergoing - Iressa (gefitinib 250mg) 1# QD

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2025-02-17

This is an 88-year-old female with a history of right lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma (cT4N0M1a, stage IVA) (CT 2023-01-17, Pathology 2023-02-03) with EGFR exon 21 (L858R) mutation on Iressa (gefitinib) since 2023-04-14. She also has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (eGFR 7.62 mL/min/1.73m², Labs 2025-02-16) secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), and hypertension, complicated by anemia (Hgb 7.6 g/dL, Labs 2025-02-16) and volume overload with suspected pulmonary edema. She was admitted on 2025-02-16 due to progressive dyspnea over 3 days, leg edema for 1 month, and bilateral lower limb pain for 2 weeks. Key Clinical Issues:

• Pulmonary edema with pleural effusions and possible pneumonia vs. worsening malignancy (CXR 2025-02-14).
• ESRD with worsening azotemia (BUN 88 mg/dL, Cr 5.60 mg/dL) (Labs 2025-02-16).
• Severe anemia (Hgb 7.6 g/dL) contributing to dyspnea and fatigue (Labs 2025-02-16).
• Cardiac dysfunction with NT-proBNP 6287.6 pg/mL, elevated hs-Troponin I 30.7 pg/mL, and hypertension (BP 213/89 mmHg) (Labs 2025-02-16, Vitals 2025-02-16).
• Musculoskeletal concerns including a left femur intertrochanteric fracture (X-ray 2025-01-28) and chronic bilateral leg edema (2025-02-16).
• Ongoing EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma (Stage IVA) with lung-to-lung metastasis, under targeted therapy with Iressa (gefitinib since 2025-02-14).
• Multiple systemic comorbidities, including chronic skin pruritus (dermatology 2024-12-02), recurrent infections, and prior gastrointestinal symptoms (EGD 2024-03-27).

Problem 1. Pulmonary Edema & Pleural Effusions

• Objective
  • Symptoms: Progressive dyspnea for 3 days, SOB for 1 month, bilateral leg edema for 1 month (Clinical 2025-02-16).
  • Imaging:
    • CXR (2025-02-14): Bilateral linear infiltration in lower lung zones, blunting of bilateral costophrenic angles (suggestive of pleural effusions).
    • CT Chest (2024-11-14): Right lower lobe lung cancer and right upper lobe ground-glass nodule, both stable.
  • Labs:
    • NT-proBNP 6287.6 pg/mL (Labs 2025-02-16) → indicative of cardiac overload.
    • Hypoalbuminemia (Alb 3.0 g/dL) (Labs 2025-02-16) → potential contributor to edema.
  • Interventions:
    • Lasix (furosemide) 20mg BID initiated for fluid overload (since 2025-02-16).
• Assessment
  • Etiology: Worsening cardiopulmonary congestion due to ESRD, volume overload, and possible cardiac dysfunction.
  • Differential: Infectious pneumonia vs. cancer progression vs. heart failure.
  • Trend: Despite diuresis, volume overload persists with bilateral pleural effusions and high NT-proBNP.
• Recommendation
  • Diuretic Optimization: Increase Lasix (furosemide) dose cautiously and assess fluid balance, electrolytes, and renal function.
  • Thoracentesis Consideration: Evaluate pleural fluid to differentiate transudative vs. exudative effusion.
  • Cardiac Evaluation: Consider echocardiography to assess cardiac function, valvular disease, and pulmonary hypertension status.

Problem 2. ESRD & Worsening Azotemia

• Objective
  • eGFR 7.62 mL/min/1.73m², BUN 88 mg/dL, Cr 5.60 mg/dL (Labs 2025-02-16).
  • Chronic history of CKD stage 5 with diabetes and hypertension (SOAP 2024-11-28).
  • Prior nephrology admission for volume overload and worsening renal function (POMR 2024-11-28).
• Assessment
  • ESRD progression with worsening azotemia and volume overload.
  • No acute electrolyte imbalance currently (K 5.1 mmol/L, Na 139 mmol/L).
  • No immediate dialysis dependence but close monitoring required.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor renal function closely (BUN/Cr, electrolytes).
  • Adjust medications (avoid nephrotoxins, reassess fluid overload management).
  • Discuss palliative nephrology options given advanced CKD and overall prognosis.

Problem 3. Severe Anemia

• Objective
  • Hgb 7.6 g/dL, HCT 23.8% (Labs 2025-02-16).
  • History of CKD-related anemia (SOAP 2024-11-28).
  • Transfused 2 units LPRBC on 2025-02-16 for symptomatic anemia.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial anemia (CKD-related erythropoietin deficiency + malignancy-induced anemia).
  • Ongoing transfusion dependence with worsening CKD.
  • Iron stores and reticulocyte count not assessed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue transfusions as needed but minimize risk of volume overload.
  • Check iron panel, ferritin, and TIBC for potential iron deficiency.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) if indicated.

Problem 4. Hypertension & Cardiac Dysfunction

• Objective
  • BP 213/89 mmHg (2025-02-16) → hypertensive crisis.
  • NT-proBNP 6287.6 pg/mL, hs-Troponin I 30.7 pg/mL (Labs 2025-02-16).
  • Pre-existing heart disease: Mild aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation (Echo 2024-09-12).
• Assessment
  • Volume overload and uncontrolled hypertension likely contributing to pulmonary congestion.
  • Possible heart failure (high NT-proBNP, elevated troponin).
  • Potential hypertensive emergency requiring strict BP control.
• Recommendation
  • Titrate antihypertensive therapy (consider IV options for acute BP control).
  • Reassess cardiac function (consider repeat echocardiography).
  • Monitor troponin trend for possible cardiac ischemia.

Problem 5. Musculoskeletal Concerns

• Objective
  • Left femur intertrochanteric fracture (X-ray 2025-01-28).
  • Chronic bilateral leg edema, worsening over the past month.
  • Left thigh pain noted (Ortho 2025-01-29).
• Assessment
  • Likely fracture-related pain and limited mobility.
  • Chronic edema possibly from CKD and cardiac dysfunction.
• Recommendation
  • Pain management optimization if necessary.
  • Encourage mobility with partial weight-bearing precautions.
  • Monitor for DVT risk.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-16 CXR
  • Linear infiltration over both lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2021-03-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (106 - 33) / 106 = 68.68%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 1.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with no AS; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2021-03-09 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of NSTEMI.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with NSTEMI. The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family. Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right radial artery
      
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • Percutaneous 18020A-Cath one side
    • Percutaneous 18022A-CAG
    • Percutaneous 33076A-PTCA 1 Vessel
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 210cc. The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 9000), NTG (Dosage = 600) and Adenosine (Dosage = 120).
  • Finding Summary
    • Coronary Angiography
      • LM: mild atherosclerotic changes
      • LAD: 90% stenodsis at middle LAD branch
      • LCX: 50% stenosis at the orifice of LCA and 50-60% stenosis at middle LCX. 3/3 collaterals from LCX to distal RCA
      • RCA: 90% stenosis at middle RCA s/p successful RCA stenting with a 3.5x 18 mm DES
        
    • Diagnostic coronary angiography using 6F catheters was performed via right radial artery for this patient with recent NSTEMI, which revealed 3-vessel-disease with critical RCA and LAD stenosis.
    • PCI was performed because the lesions were critical and a poor candidate for CABG with multiple co-mobidities.
    • The middle RCA lesion was treated first because this was IRA. Stent was deployed successfully. But after post-dilatation, acute no reflow developed and complicated with CAVB. The no reflow was managed with IC adenosine 120 microgram. The coronary flow was restored. bradycardia was managed with IV atropine 0.5mg. The patient was stabilized. LAD PCI was then proceded after observation in cath lab. The LAD PCI procedure was stopped because the LAD lesion cound not be crossed despite repeated attepmts of wire crossing using 5 different GWs, microcatheter and double-lumen Crusade catheter. The patient was unable to cooperate and the GC was withdrawn by the patient. The procedure was terminated.
    • The EKG performed immediately after the procedure showed no new STTC. However, he was transferred to ICU for further management of acute no reflow after the RCA PCI.
      
  • Conclusions: triple-vessel disease s/p RCA stenting, complicated with acute no reflow, aborted LAD PCI procedure
    • Syntax Score = 17
    • Euro Score = 4.39
    • Recommendation : Transfer to CCU for further management. Consider LADPCI if recurrent refractory angina
  • Intervention Summary
    • RCA, Pre-DS = 90%
    • MLD/RVD = 0.02/3.78 mm → 1.95/3.68 mm, Post Balloon DS = 47%, Dissection none.
    • Guiding catheter: Terumo Heartrail 6Fr AL0.75.
    • Guiding catheter2: Boston 6F CLS3.5.
    • Guide Wire: Abbott Elite 190cm.
    • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION.
    • Guide Wire3: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
    • Guide Wire4: Abbott PILOT 50 190cm.
    • Guide Wire5: Abbott PILOT 50 190cm.
    • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 3.0 X 15 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres. 10 secs.
    • Balloon2: Terumo Accuforce. 3.75 X 12 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres. 15 secs.
    • Stent: Abbott Xience Alpine drug-eluting stent. 3.5 X 18 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres. 15 secs.
    • Stent-MLD/RVD = 3.19/3.58 mm; Stent DS = 11% residual stenosis.
• 2021-03-05 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2021-01-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 24) / 108 = 77.78%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Thick IVS, Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR
    • Calcified aortic valve, No significant AS
• 2021-01-21 CT - chest
  • Indication: COPD with AE
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Severe tracheal collapse at lower third is found. Tracheomalacia is favored.
    • Faint aveolar opacity over RLL is found.
    • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
• 2020-09-01 SONO - urology
  • PVR: 136.92 mL
• 2020-08-30 KUB
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon from L2 to S1.
  • Wedge deformity at left lateral aspect of L2 and right lateral aspect of L4 vertebral body is noted. Please correlate with clinical symptom and history.
    
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Contrast opacification of bilateral renal pelvis and urinary bladder is noted. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2020-08-30 CT - abdomen
  • Suspicious a small GB cystic duct stone

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S
    • ECOG 4 (2025-01-14)
    • ECOG 4 (2024-10-28)
    • ECOG 3-4 (2023-12-14)
    • Start On NG feeding after dischage from Kaohsiung meidcal university hospital (2024-10-28)
  • A/P
    • NIDDM newly diagnosed in March 2023 at Kaohsiung (2023-04-21)
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms [N40.1]
    • S/P NG feeding (2025-01-14)
    • ECOG 4 depending on 24 hr assistance (2025-01-14)
    • Essential hypertension [I10]
    • Other retention of urine [R33.8]
    • R/O COPD, emphysematous change [J44.9]
    • Chronic constipation [K59.00]
  • Prescription
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC 10D
    • Avodart (dutasteride 0.5mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Berotec-N Metered Aerosol (fenoterol 0.1mg/puff) 2puff BID INHL 28D
    • Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium 2.5ug/puff) 2puff QD INHL 28D
    • Evac Enema (sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate) 1# Q2W RECT 28D
• 2021-10-18 ~ 2021-10-24 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • Pneumonia (Sputum cuture: mixed normal flora Growth:2+)
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Triple-vessels coronary artery disease,status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stents stenting for right coronary artery on 2021/03/09
    • Dementia
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Fever and productive sputum today
  • Present illness history
    • This 91 years old male patient has underlying diseases of:    
      • BPH and COPD over for 20-30 years with regular medication control.    
      • Hypertension, High Density Lipoprotein for year.    
      • Subcortical atherosclerotic encephalopathy for year.    
      • Dementia, favor vascular dementia (small vessel disease).  
      • Triple-vessels coronary artery disease,status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stents stenting for right coronary artery on 2021/03/09  
    • He has the history of chronic bronchitis (COPD) with several episodes of acute exacerbation, especially during infection period. He was noted to have dysphagia in recent years and he was hospitalized at our hospital for severe penumonia, Lt in 2020-09.
    • This time, he suffered from fever and productive sputum today then brought ER at Kaoshiung Medical University hospital at 9:00 am where high fever 38.5’C was noted and CXR image revealed infiltration over Rt middle lung with hypoxemia as supported by arterial blood gas data. He was sent to Taipei for subsequent care and hypotension as low as 60 mmHg was noted. He was sentto our ER for help at 6:30 pm on 2021/10/18. The laobratory revealed leukocytosis, impaired renal function and elevated CRP level. Chest film disclosed suspect R’t aspiration pneumonia and report showed increased infiltration in left lower lung zone. EKG showed sinus bradycardia with 1st degree A-V block. Empiric antibiotics with Doriopenam was administered and blood culture were collected.
    • Under the impression of 1) pneumonia, 2) fever unknown. He was admitted for further management on 2021/10/18.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received antibiotic as Doripenam for infection control at first. Pending B/C and Sputum/C showed mixed normal flora Growth 2+. Check urinalysis showed mild pyuria (WBC 20-29), but PCT negtive.
    • Taper antibiotic to Brosym for stationary hemodynemic on 2021/10/22. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged and take oral Cravit going back home.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# BID 14D
    • Nirandil (nicorandil 5mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Tulip FC (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Avodart (dutasteride 0.5mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Berotec-N Metered Aerosol (fenoterol 0.1mg/puff) 2puff BID INHL 14D
• 2021-03-05 ~ 2021-03-12 POMR Cardiology Zhang HengJia
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recently Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction, killip I
    • Triple-vessels coronary artery disease,status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stents stenting for right coronary artery on 2021/03/09
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Benign prostate hyperplasia
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Dementia
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Chest tightness a week ago (2021/03/02) and just discharged from Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (2021/03/05).
    • Now has no recurrent chest pain and has no dyspnea.
  • Present illness history
    • This 90 years old male has histories of
      • BPH and COPD over for 20-30 years with regular medication control.
      • Hypertension, High Density Lipoprotein for year.
      • Subcortical atherosclerotic encephalopathy for year.
      • Dementia, favor vascular dementia (small vessel disease).
    • Due to ranferred from Kaohsiung memorial hospital because of recent non-STEMI in early March (2021/03/02) this year. He was under regular medical treatment with TSGH/KMUH OPD follow-up.
    • According to the patient’s daughter and medical records, he suffered from acute dyspnea on exertion and progressive chest tightness on 2021/03/01 ~ 2021/03/02. However, the symptom progressed with even while resting or after eating. So, his family took him to the ER of Kaohsiung Memorial Hospital for help. Although EKG showed no specific ST-change, and his cardiac enzyme showed elevation. Thus, he was sent to their intensive care unit for further treatment. In their ICU, they use NTG pump and Clexane for medical treatment. His EKG follow-up showed NSR and enzymes passed peak on 2021/03/03.
    • Because his family long stay in Taipei. So, after his condition stabilized his family asked to be discharged from the Kaohsiung memorial hospital. And transferred to our hospital for treatment. Under the impression of ischemic heart disease and NYHA Fc III. After well explanation the risk and the procedures to the patient and family, he was admitted to ward on 2021/03/05 for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we keep medication current treatment and monitor vital signs, urine output and body weight treatment and on telemetry EKG for close monitor heart rate and rhythm.
    • He underwent diagnostic coronary angiography on 2021/03/09 which revealed 3-vessel-disease with critical RCA and LAD stenosis.
    • PCI was performed because the lesions were critical and a poor candidate for CABG with multiple co-mobidities. The middle RCA lesion was treated first because this was IRA. Stent was deployed successfully. But after post-dilatation, acute no reflow developed and complicated with CAVB. The no reflow was managed with IC adenosine 120 microgram. The coronary flow was restored. bradycardia was managed with IV atropine 0.5mg. The patient was stabilized. However, he is old and has complet A-V block during the CAG, and he was transferred to ICU for intensive care 2021/03/09.
    • After ICU transferring, cardiac cather (2021/03/09) was resulted to CAD CAD 3 vessel, PCI to RCA + DES*1 and PCI to LAD but failure.
    • EKG monitor showed first degreed AV block, Inderal was discontinued. Followed cardiac marker showed gradually subsided.
    • Under relative stable hemodynamic status and irritable, favor ICU psychosis related, he was transferred to ordinary ward for further treatment on 2021/03/10.
    • At CV ordinary ward, his consciousness was alert but irritable (GCS E4V4M6), favor ICU psychosis, no dyspnea and denied chest discomfort now. Go on current medication for underlie disease control. Encourage to get out of bed and gradually increase daily activities and mental support for ICU psychosis. Now keep medication current treatment and clinical condition.
    • We will be follow up EKG and cardiac enzyme on 2021/03/11 was over peak. On 2021/03/11 The heart showed EF 69%; Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion; Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 1; Normal RV systolic function; Aortic valve sclerosis with no AS; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • We kept DAPT (Bokey + Plavix) treatment and consulted rehabilitation post MI evaluation of cardiopulmonary muscle endurance training and muscle strengthening exercise. He also deniend chest tightness or dizziness.
    • Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2021/03/12 and OPD followed up was arranged.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 10D
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 10D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# BID 10D
    • Nirandil (nicorandil 5mg) 1# TID 10D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Tulip FC (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 10D
• 2020-08-30 ~ 2020-09-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Scrotum ulceration with suspect dry gangrene, nature?
    • Bilateral scrotum and preputial ulcerative wound with cellulitis.
    • Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease with secondery infection
    • Ulcer of penis
    • Injury of nerve root of lumbar spine, sequela
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Constipation, unspecified
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • Other retention of urine
  • CC
    • Prepuice ulcers and bleeding from scrotal skin associated with discoloration of scrotal skin first noted on 2020-08-11.
  • Present illness history
    • The 90-years-old man has history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease abd Benign prostatic hyperplasia over for 20-30 years with regular medications control.
    • This time, he sufferes from prepuice ulcers and bleeding from scrotal skin first noted on 2020-08-11. Discoloration of scrotal skin and penis skin were noted on 2020-08-29.
    • There is no traumatic, no fever, no local itchy. No TOCC history. Under the impression of Fournier gangrene, cellulitis with severe necrosis, so he is admitted on 2020/08/30.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received Finibax + Targocid by ID man Dr. Peng MingYe, due to suspect Fournier gangrene at first.
    • Thus we consulted Urology Dr. Xie ZhengXing, suggested to followed up PSA: 1.991 ng/ml, uroflowmetry and PVR: Normal, and Neomycin for penis ulcer and Aquacel for scrotal ulcer.
    • And consulted Colorectal Surgery Dr. Chen ZhuangWei cause by anal fistula history, reported: no evidence of perianal infection.
    • In addition, he had cough with yellowish thick sputum, we gave Ipratran 1 pill INHL Q8H + N/S 2ml INHL Q8H. After treatment, he doesn’t have fever and scrotum and prepuse ulceration without bleeding or secretion, the wound is clear, dry and healing, bilateral scrotum and prepuse skin color become light black.
    • We comfrim ID man Peng again, who suggested can be keep Cefixime 2# Q12H *7days treatment. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2020/09/05.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) PRNQ4H TOPI 7D for ulcer wound

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2025-02-17

A 91-year-old male with multiple comorbidities, including non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and senile dementia, was admitted on 2025-02-15 due to persistent fever for seven days despite antibiotic treatment in Kaohsiung. He has ECOG 4, indicating a poor functional status and dependency on full assistance. Key findings include:

• Elevated inflammatory markers: Mild leukocytosis (WBC 12.18 ×10³/uL, neutrophil 74.2%), mild CRP elevation (0.5 mg/dL), but normal procalcitonin (0.04 ng/mL) (CBC 2025-02-16).
  
• Liver dysfunction: Elevated ALT (106 U/L), AST (50 U/L), and hypoalbuminemia (3.1 g/dL) (LFT 2025-02-16).
  
• Renal function: BUN 36 mg/dL, creatinine 0.80 mg/dL, eGFR 95.68 mL/min/1.73m², indicating adequate filtration but possible pre-renal azotemia (2025-02-16).
  
• Electrolyte imbalance: Mild hypocalcemia (2.16 mmol/L) but normal Na (147 mmol/L), K (4.0 mmol/L) (2025-02-16).
  
• CXR (2025-02-16): Linear infiltrates in both lower lung zones, suggestive of an inflammatory process, possibly pneumonia.
  
• Blood glucose variability: Fluctuating glucose levels (126-267 mg/dL) despite insulin glargine (Toujeo) (2025-02-16).
  
• Urinalysis (2025-02-16): Mild proteinuria (±), bacteriuria (1+), and presence of 3-5 RBC/HPF and 0-5 WBC/HPF, suggestive of a possible urinary tract infection (UTI).

Problem 1. Persistent Fever and Suspected Infection

• Objective
  • Fever since 2025-02-08, not resolving despite antibiotics in Kaohsiung.
    
  • CXR (2025-02-16): Linear infiltrates over both lower lung zones, raising suspicion for pneumonia.
    
  • CBC (2025-02-16): WBC 12.18 ×10³/uL (neutrophil 74.2%), suggesting ongoing bacterial infection.
    
  • CRP (2025-02-16): Mild elevation at 0.5 mg/dL, while procalcitonin (0.04 ng/mL) is normal, suggesting low likelihood of bacterial sepsis.
    
  • Urinalysis (2025-02-16): Bacteriuria (1+), mild proteinuria, RBC 3-5/HPF, WBC 0-5/HPF, indicating a possible UTI.
• Assessment
  • Fever of 7 days despite antibiotics suggests treatment failure or an undetected source of infection.
    
  • Pneumonia remains a strong possibility given CXR findings and elevated WBC/neutrophils.
    
  • A UTI could be another contributing factor, though mild WBC count in urinalysis suggests a low-grade infection rather than severe pyelonephritis.
    
  • Absence of high procalcitonin suggests no overwhelming bacterial sepsis, but fever persistence mandates further evaluation.
• Recommendation
  • Sputum & Blood Culture (repeat 2025-02-17) to rule out drug-resistant pathogens.
    
  • Urine Culture (2025-02-17) to confirm UTI pathogen and sensitivity.
    
  • Consider CT Chest (if feasible) for deeper lung evaluation (e.g., abscess, fungal infection, aspiration pneumonia).
    
  • Adjust antibiotics based on culture results and cover both pneumonia and UTI empirically with Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam) IV or Meropenem IV if MDR pathogen is suspected.

Problem 2. Glycemic Variability and NIDDM

• Objective
  • Fluctuating glucose levels (126-267 mg/dL) despite insulin glargine (Toujeo).
    
  • No documented hypoglycemia, but significant postprandial hyperglycemia.
• Assessment
  • Blood glucose fluctuations suggest suboptimal glycemic control, possibly due to:
    • Infection-induced insulin resistance.
      
    • Nutritional variability due to illness.
      
  • No signs of acute hyperglycemic crisis (e.g., DKA, HHS).
• Recommendation
  • Adjust insulin regimen: Consider adding short-acting insulin (e.g., NovoRapid (insulin aspart)) pre-meal for better glucose control.
    
  • Monitor capillary blood glucose QID to assess patterns and optimize insulin titration.

Problem 3. Liver Dysfunction (Elevated ALT, AST, Hypoalbuminemia)

• Objective
  • ALT (106 U/L), AST (50 U/L), Albumin (3.1 g/dL) (LFT 2025-02-16).
    
  • No acute liver failure signs (normal INR, bilirubin not provided).
    
  • Chronic conditions: History of CAD, COPD, and possible prior ischemic liver injury.
• Assessment
  • Mild transaminitis with hypoalbuminemia suggests:
    • Infection-associated liver stress (e.g., sepsis-related liver dysfunction).
      
    • Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) (review medications, e.g., atorvastatin, acetaminophen).
      
    • Nutritional deficiency (malnutrition due to poor intake, ECOG 4 status).
• Recommendation
  • May add BaoGan (silymarin).
    
  • Repeat LFTs in 48 hours (2025-02-19) to assess trend.
    
  • Consider stopping hepatotoxic drugs (e.g., atorvastatin, acetaminophen if possible).
    
  • Nutritional support with albumin-rich diet or IV albumin if hypoalbuminemia worsens.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalance (Hypocalcemia)

• Objective
  • Calcium (2.16 mmol/L) (2025-02-16), mildly low.
    
  • No clinical signs of tetany or neuromuscular irritability.
• Assessment
  • Possible causes:
    • Malnutrition (low albumin) → leads to falsely low serum calcium.
      
    • Chronic illness-related depletion.
• Recommendation
  • Corrected calcium calculation needed using albumin levels.
    
  • Consider oral calcium supplements if symptomatic or persistently low.

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[lab data]

2024-10-01 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-10-01 Anti-HBc-Value 5.39 S/CO
2024-09-30 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-09-30 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO
2024-09-30 Anti-HBe Nonreactive
2024-09-30 Anti-HBe Ratio 1.08 S/CO
2024-09-30 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-09-30 HBsAg Value 0.38 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-17 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P median sternotomy with metalic wires fixation. Please correlate with clinical history.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
    
  • S/P few clips projecting at right upper lung or chest wall?
  • Old fracture of right 5th rib
• 2025-01-24 Radiofrequency ablation, RFA
  • Procedure
    • Metastatic liver tumors (1.2, 1.3 cm, 1.9 cm and 5.3 cm) s/p RFA (StardMed probe, toal 11 sessions)
  • Indication
    • Metastatic liver tumors for RFA
  • Course：
    • By sono-guided, RFA probe (StartMed) was inserted to the first two tumors (stop after 3 pauses; 2 sessions).
    • Total 9 sessions were used for the 5.3 cm tumor.
    • RFA probe wasinserted to the 3rd tumor (stop after 3 pauses, 1 session).
    • The patient tolerated the procedure.
    • IV anesthesia was performed during the procedure.
  • Findings：
    • Two 1.2 and 1.3 cm masses at S6 near liver surface.
    • A 5.3x 3 cm mass at S6 near liver surface.
    • A 1.9 cm mass at S7 near dome area.
  • Complication：
    • No immediate complication
  • Suggestion：
    • Due to tumor near lung, CXR st if dyspnea occurred
• 2025-01-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Liver echo is heterogenous.
      • Three hyperechoic masses up to 3.2 cm at both lobes of liver.
      • About four 1-1.5 cm mass at rt ant seg of liver near liver surface.
      • Some clustered masses at rt post seg near liver surface.
      • A 1.9 cm mass at rt ant seg near dome area.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
  • Diagnosis:
    • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
    • Hepatic tumors, three C/W mets s/p MWA
    • Hepatic tumors, right lobe and dome area C/W mets
  • Suggestion:
    • RFA for right lobe tumors
• 2025-01-14 MRI - liver, spleen (Primovist)
  • History and indication:
    • Esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, T3N3M1b, stage IVB, with liver, spleen, left supraclavicular lymph node metastasis
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Mild wall thickening of lower esophagus and EG junction.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum and gastrohepatic ligament.
    • Some poor enhancing tumors (up to 3.6cm) in both hepatic lobes.
    • Aortic dissection.
    • Renal cysts (up to 7mm).
    • S/P feeding tube insertion.
    • Surgical wires over the sternum.
  • IMP:
    • Esophageal cancer with LNs and liver metastases as described.
    • Aortic dissection.
• 2024-12-30 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in cavo-atrial junction
  • s/p prior median sternotomy with wires fixation
  • dilated aortic arch and D-aorta due to aortic dissection
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated left atrium and prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad /supine position
• 2024-12-25 Endoscopic UltraSonography (EUS)
  • EUS findings：
    • Using GF-UCT260, one 18.4 x 14.3mm tumor with mixed echogenicity was noted at S4. CEH-EUS performed with Sonazoid 0.6ml was done, and after 15 seconds, hypoenhancement pattern with hyperenhancement center was seen. Another 17.6 x 13.0mm hypoechoic tumor was noted beside the previously mentioned tumor.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Esophageal cancer with liver metastasis, S4, previous RFA done with viable tumor parts, s/p CEH-EUS/RFA
• 2024-12-23 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the right rib cage, maxilla, sternum, lower C-spine, L5 spine, bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, and S-I joints.
• 2024-12-21 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-12-19 PET
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/10/04, the glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the lower portion of the esophagus and adjacent EG junction is less evident. The glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the liver and in the paraaortic lymph nodes are either less evident or disappeared.
  • The previous glucose hypermetabolism in some left supraclavicular lymph nodes, in some lymph nodes around the EG junction and in the gastrohepatic ligament and the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the spleen all disappeared.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-12-19 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, EC junction, biopsy — Barrett’s esophagus and negative for malignancy
  • Microscopically, it shows esophageal mucosal tissues with mixed inflammatory infiltrate and focal intestinal metaplasia and presence of goblet cells. No malignant tumor is identified.
• 2024-12-18 CT - chest
  • Findings comparison: prior CT 2024/10/07
    • Lungs: mild emphysema in both upper lobes.
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine. several linear atlectases in RLL and LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: interval decreased circumferential wall thickness in distal third thoracic esophagus and E-G junction..
      • prior AsAo replacement.residual aortic dissection from aortic arch down to abdominal aortic bifurcation, and intimal flap extends to bilateral CIAs.
    • Heart: dilated LA
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • liver: three hypoattenuated lesions in liver up to 35mm.
      • mild ascites.
      • hyperplasia of Lt adrenal gland.
      • s/p jejunostomy with a drain in LUQ of abdomen.
      • a tiny stone in left kidney.
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophageal tumor involving E-G junction in regresion and no more enlarged regional LN.
    • metastatic hepatic tumors s/p RF ablation.
    • residual aortic dissection.
• 2024-12-18 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • An ulcerative lesion, involving two-third of the esophageal lumen circumference, was noted at lower esophagus, 36-41cm from incisors. The morphology was much improved compared with EGD last time (2024/10/04). The lesion was close to EC junction and mucosal change was noted at EC junction, s/p biopsy.
  • EUS findings：
    • EUS using miniprobe (Olympus UM-DP-25R) showed loss of stratification of layering at lower esophagus. No obvious enlarged lymph nodes were identified.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Esophageal cancer, s/p CCRT, EUS re-staging T3Nx, morphologically imporved compared with last EGD
    • Suspect tumor invasion to EC junction, s/p biopsy at EC junction
  • Suggestion:
    • Arrange MRCP
• 2024-12-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Heterogeneous liver parenchyma. A 19.6 mm hyperechoic lesion at the seg 4, another 38.4 mm irregular shaped hyperechoic lesion at the RT lobe seg 5/8, another 13.3 mm hyperechoic lesion at the seg 6, another 7.6 mm hypoechoic and the other 10.7 mm faint hyperechoic lesion at the seg 5 just close to the middle IHV.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Echogenic material is seen in the GB fundic part. The CBD is dilated to 10.5 mm
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen
      • splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors C/W mets s/p MWA
    • GB sludge
    • CBD dilatation
      
    • Splenomegaly
    • Ascites, small amount
      
    • Parenchymal liver disease
• 2024-12-09 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P median sternotomy with metalic wires fixation. Please correlate with clinical history.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Tortuosity of thoracic aorta
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
    
  • S/P few clips projecting at right upper lung?
  • Old fracture of right 5th rib
• 2024-12-06 Microwave Ablation, MWA
  • Procedure
    • Metastatic liver tumors, three (4.7x2.7 cm, 1.5 cm and 1.2 cm) s/p MWA (4 +1 +1 sessions)
  • Indicaion
    • Metastatic liver tumors for MWA
  • Course：
    • By sono-guided and RVS assistance, Emprint MWA was inserted to the 1st tumor (100 W, 5 mins; 4 sessions) with whiteout appearance.
    • MW probe were inserted to the other two tumors (100 W, 3 mins and 5 mins; 1+1 session).
    • The patient tolerated the procedure. Iv anesthesia was performed during the procedure.
  • Findings：
    • A 4.7x2.7 cm tumor at rt post seg near liver surface.
    • Another 1.5 cm at rt post seg near liver surface.
    • A 1.2 cm tumor at S4 near vessel.
  • Complication：
    • No immediate complication
• 2024-11-27 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Liver echo is heterogenous. A 3 cm faint hypoechoic mass at rt ant seg near dome area.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • No gallbladder stone.
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
    • Hepatic tumor, faint c/w metastasis (near lung)
  • Suggestion:
    • first choice of treatment: operation
• 2024-11-23 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Wall thickening of lower esophagus and EG junction.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum and gastrohepatic ligament.
    • Some poor enhancing tumors in liver.
    • Aortic dissection.
    • Renal cysts (up to 7mm).
    • Surgical wires over the sternum.
  • IMP:
    • Wall thickening of lower esophagus and EG junction.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum and gastrohepatic ligament.
    • Some poor enhancing tumors in liver c/w metastases (progression).
    • Aortic dissection.
• 2024-11-22 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings
    • An ulcerative lesion, involving two-third of the esophageal lumen circumference, with fragile mucosa was noted at lower esophagus, 36-41cm from incisors.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 9.3 mm hypoechoic lesion with hyperechoic ring at the left lobe of liver. Multiple isoechoic ovoid lesions were noted at perihilar region. The MPD was not dilated (2.7mm). The CBD was not dilated (3.6mm). A suspected tubular structure was noted close to MPD.
  • Diagnosis
    • Hepatic nodule, suspect metastasis from esophageal cancer
    • Esophageal cancer, lower esophagus, s/p CCRT
    • Perihilar lymphadenopathy
    • Suspect pancreatic divisum
  • Suggestion:
    • Arrange MRCP
• 2024-11-19 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-20525
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC <1%
• 2024-11-11 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-10-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Fine liver parenchyma. A 19.4 mm hypoechoic heterogeneous lesion at the seg 5/8, the other two hypoechoic lesions (16.5 & 13.3 mm) at the seg 4.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. CBD dilated up to 10.5 mm in diameter.
        
    • Portal vein and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • hepatic tumors
    • CBD dilatation
    • splenomegaly
• 2024-10-07 CT - chest
  • without contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images (with oral dilulated water soluble contrast medium shows:
    • Lungs: mild emphysema in both upper lobe.
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine. centrilobular nodules in LLL-S10.
    • Mediastinum and hila: circumferential wall thickening in distal third thoracic esophagus and E-G junction with possibly a small extraluminal contrast medium leakage in its posterior wall.
      • enlarged LNs along the celiac axis and around E-G junction.
      • prior AsAo replacement.
      • dilated aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta with suspect aortic dissection.
    • Heart: dilated LA and LV
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: two small LNs in Lt supraclavicular fossa.
    • Visible abdominal contents: free air in nondependent upper peritoneal cavity, i.e., pneumoperitoneum.
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophageal tumor involving E-G junction with regional LNs and possibly Lt SCF LNs metastases.
    • pneumoperitoneum, possibly a small extraluminal contrast medium leakage in posterior wall of L/3 esophagus.
    • LLL bronchiolitis or aspiration process.
• 2024-10-07 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 16 dB HL
  • L’t : 15 dB HL
  • Bil WNL except 8k Hz.
• 2024-10-04 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Lower esophagus, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation and tumor necrosis are evident.
• 2024-10-04 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the lower portion of the esophagus and adjacent EG junction, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some lymph nodes around the EG junction and in the gastrohepatic ligament. Regional metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Multiple glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the liver and a glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the spleen, suggesting liver and spleen metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some left supraclavicular lymph nodes and in some bilateral paraaortic lymph nodes. Distant lymph node metastases should be considered.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism around the port A-line. Inflammation is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-10-04 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • EUS findings：
    • EUS using miniprobe (Olympus UM-DP-25R) showed heterogenous and hypoechoic lesions with muscle layer invasion at lower esophagus.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Esophageal mass-like lesions, susp. malignancy, at least T3Nx, lower esophagus, s/p biopsy
    • Periampullary diverticulum
• 2024-10-02 MRI - brain
  • no evidence of brain tumors
• 2024-10-01 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine and L5 spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the sternum, compatible with post-operative change.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the lateral aspect of right rib cage. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and sternoclavicular junctions. Benign joint lesions may show this picture.
• 2024-10-01 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Wall thickening of lower esophagus and EG junction.
  • Some LNs at gastrohepatic ligament.
  • Pneumoperitoneum.
  • Some poor enhancing tumors in liver.
  • Aortic dissection.
  • Renal cysts (up to 7mm).
  • Surgical wires over the sternum.
• 2024-10-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (135 - 42) / 135 = 68.89%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure; severely dilated LA.
    • Mildly dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic root aneurysmal dilatation (51 mm) and mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild to moderate AR; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2024-09-30 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy (Sokolow-Lyon, Romhilt-Estes)
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-30 CXR
  • S/P median sternotomy with metalic wires fixation. Please correlate with clinical history.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Tortuosity of thoracic aorta
  • S/P few clips projecting at right upper lung?
  • Old fracture of right 5th rib

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-13 ~ 2025-02-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, T3N3M1b, stage IVB, with liver, spleen, left supraclavicular lymph node metastasis
    • Bacteremia (Blood culture: Escherichia coli)
    • Fever
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Cachexia
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For scheduled chemotherapy with TPFL add nivolumab 240mg
  • Present illness history
    • This 62-year-old man, a heavy smoker and alcoholism, had past history of Hypertension under medicine control. His activities of daily living was independent. He had suffered from dysphagia for solid material for 1~2 monthes, associated with body weight loss 8 kg in a month.
    • According to his statement, he had felt dysphagia for 1~2 monthes since 2024/08. The symptom had got worse since 2024/09. There was no exacerbating or relieving factor noted. There was no vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, epigastric pain, easy choking, dysphonia, hoarseness, chest pain, dyspnea, or hemoptysis. He didn`t pay much attention to it in the beginning. The patient denied trauma or esophageal injury history.
    • He was admission for hematology and oncology ward for cancer survey. Operation with port-a and jejunostomy insertion done smoothly on 2024/09/30.
    • Liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed wall thickening of lower esophagus and esophagogastric junction, some lymph nodes at gastrohepatic ligament, some poor enhancing tumors in liver c/w metastases.
    • Brain MRI revealed no evidence of brain tumors.
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound revealed: 1. Hepatic nodule, suspect metastasis from esophageal cancer; 2. Esophageal cancer, lower esophagus, s/p CCRT; 3. Perihilar lymphadenopathy; 4. Suspect pancreatic divisum.
    • The PET revealed increased FDG uptake in the lower portion of the esophagus and adjacent EG junction , some lymph nodes around the EG junction and in the gastrohepatic ligament, in multiple focal areas in the liver, in a focal area in the spleen, in some left supraclavicular lymph nodes, in some bilateral paraaortic lymph nodes.
    • The bone scan showed: 1. Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine and L5 spine. Degenerative change may show this picture. 2. Increased activity in the sternum, compatible with post-operative change. 3. Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture. 4. Some faint hot spots in the lateral aspect of right rib cage.
    • Chest CT with oral contrast exam and showed L/3 esophageal tumor involving E-G junction with regional LNs and possibly Lt SCF LNs metastases, possibly a small extraluminal contrast medium leakage in posterior wall of L/3 esophagus. LLL bronchiolitis or aspiration process.
    • He recive CCRT since 2024/10/09(C1), 2024/11/05(C2), Radiotherapy until 2024/11/20.
    • Due to completed neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy with tumor that decreased in size, he visited our chest surgery for cancer restaging and evaluation of surgical treatment. Physical examination showed clear breathing sound, regular heart beats, and soft abdomen with no tenderness. There was no palpable tumor over neck.
    • Then he was admitted for cancer restaging under the impression of esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, T3N3M1b, stage IVB, with liver, spleen, left supraclavicular lymph node metastasis.
    • Whole-body bone scan on 2024/12/23 showed no strong evidence of bone metastasis. He was recived chemotherapy with TPFL (docetaxel 35mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5-fu 400mg/m2 bolus, 5-fu 1200mg/m2 (D1, D2), CDDP 40mg/m2 (D2)), add nivolumab 240mg (free) on 2025/01/02 to 2025/01/04 (C1).
    • This time, for scheduled chemotherapy with TPFL add nivolumab 240mg.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he was recived chemotherapy with TPFL (docetaxel 35 -> 40mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5-fu 400mg/m2 bolus, 5-fu 1200mg/m2 (D1, D2), CDDP 40mg/m2 (D1)), add nivolumab 240mg (free) on 2025/01/16 to 2025/01/18 (C2).
    • Abnormal liver function with silymarin 1# tid.
    • Pain control with tramacet 0.5# bid.
    • AntiHBc postive with vemildy.
    • Poor appetite with pilian 1# tid.
    • Arrange abdominal echo on 2025/01/22 for RFA f/u.
    • Due to hx of leucocytopenia, G-CSF 250mcg SC for 3 days (from 2025/01/21 to 2025/01/23).
    • Microwave Knife of liver metastasis on 2025/01/24.
    • He was recived chemotherapy with TPFL (docetaxel 40mg/m2, CDDP 40mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5-fu 400mg/m2 bolus, 5-fu 2400mg/m2 D1-2) add nivolumab (C3 by self-payment) on 2025/01/30 to 2025/01/31 (C3).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2025/02/02 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 14D
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 14D hold if SBP < 130 or HR < 60
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 2# QD 14D
    • Lipanthyl Supra FC (fenofibrate 160mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QD 14D hold if SBP < 130
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Pilian (cyproheptadine 4mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 14D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Zinga (zinc gluconate 78mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug/vial) 1# QD SC 5D 2025-02-06 ~ 2025-02-10
    • Revolade FC (eltrombopag 25mg) 1# QDAC 3D (self-paid)
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 14D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-09-30
  • Surgery
    • Feeding jejunostomy and port-A insertion   - Finding
    • 8.0 Fr. Polysite, left cephalic vein, cut-down method.
    • 18 Fr. silicon Foley catheter as jejunostomy tube.

[consultation]

• 2024-09-30 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for arrange CCRT.
    • This 62 y/o men, had a history of hypertension, Aortic Dissection s/p OP on 2016, Renal stone s/p ESWL for 32 years and chronic diarrhea with hypokalemia under const-K treatment.
    • The patient statement, he drinks Sorghum Liquor or Whiskey about 30-40ml per day about 40 years. denied chills, abdomen pain, dysuria, nausea or vomit. TOCC history was unremarkable.
    • This time, he felt dysphagia in reccent days, he went to CGMH, the Panendospocy was arranged, the report showed Esophageal cancer with GU and DU. he also statatement, he had body weight loss about 8 kg for 1 month was noted.
    • Due to esophageal cancer, he was admittnet to our ward for further management on 2024/09/29.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/10/03.
    • After liver MRI, abd. CT, PET/CT, and bone scan are done, the detailed treatment plan will be designed accordingly. Thank you very much.

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-30 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 40mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 48hr (Opdivo + TPFL)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2025-01-16 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 40mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 30min + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 1200mg/m2 2200mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (Opdivo + TPFL)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2025-01-02 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 240mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 1200mg/m2 2200mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 24hr D2 (with 5FU) (Opdivo + TPFL)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-11-05 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 145mg NS 400mL 3hr D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D1 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-5 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-5
• 2024-10-09 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 135mg NS 400mL 3hr D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D1 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3

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2025-02-17

[Summary]

The patient, a 62-year-old man with a history of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (T3N3M1b, stage IVB) with metastases to the liver, spleen, and left supraclavicular lymph nodes, has been undergoing systemic chemotherapy with TPFL (docetaxel, cisplatin, fluorouracil, leucovorin) plus nivolumab since 2025-01-02. He recently completed C3 of TPFL on 2025-01-30 and underwent radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for liver metastases on 2025-01-24.

His course has been complicated by bacteremia (Escherichia coli, blood culture 2025-01-11), anemia, leukocytopenia, and thrombocytopenia, requiring supportive treatments including G-CSF (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor), eltrombopag, and transfusions. A recent CXR (2025-02-17) shows borderline cardiomegaly, prior sternotomy, and residual aortic dissection, while liver imaging confirms multiple hepatic metastases despite prior MWA (microwave ablation) and RFA.

Recent laboratory results indicate: - Persistent anemia (Hgb 9.2 g/dL, 2025-02-17) - Mild leukocytosis (WBC 7.47 ×10³/uL, 2025-02-17) but neutrophilia (93.3%) - Stable renal and hepatic function, but hypoalbuminemia (3.6 g/dL, 2025-02-17) - Iron deficiency (Fe 36 ug/dL, TIBC 313 ug/dL, 2025-02-17) - Mild hypokalemia (K 3.2 mmol/L, 2025-02-11)

His vital signs have shown episodic fever (max 38.9°C, 2025-02-17 12:44), tachycardia (HR 128 bpm, 2025-02-17 10:58), and fluctuating blood pressure (max 196/87 mmHg, 2025-02-17 10:47). These require close monitoring, especially given his history of aortic dissection.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Persistent Anemia (Multifactorial: Chemotherapy-Induced, Iron Deficiency, Chronic Disease)

• Objective
  • Hemoglobin has remained low (9.2 g/dL, 2025-02-17) with a historical trend of anemia (Hgb 11.5 g/dL, 2025-01-30 → 10.0 g/dL, 2025-01-29 → 8.2 g/dL, 2025-01-27).
  • Iron studies (2025-02-17): Low Fe (36 ug/dL), elevated TIBC (313 ug/dL), high UIBC (277 ug/dL) suggest functional iron deficiency.
  • No evidence of acute bleeding (normal RBC sediment in urine, 2025-02-17).
  • History of chemotherapy-associated myelosuppression, requiring prior eltrombopag and G-CSF support (2025-02-06 to 2025-02-10).
• Assessment
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial, with contributions from:
    • Chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression
    • Iron deficiency anemia (likely functional, given active malignancy)
    • Chronic disease anemia (inflammatory state from metastatic cancer)
  • Trend: Slight improvement in hemoglobin from nadir (8.2 g/dL, 2025-01-27 → 9.2 g/dL, 2025-02-17) suggests stabilization but remains suboptimal.
  • No overt signs of hemolysis or active bleeding.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor hematologic response post-chemotherapy (serial CBC).
  • Consider IV iron supplementation (e.g., ferric carboxymaltose) given poor oral iron absorption in cancer patients.
  • Assess for ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent) use, considering cancer type and risk of thromboembolic events.
  • Continue monitoring for gastrointestinal or occult bleeding.

Problem 2. Persistent Liver Metastases (Despite RFA & MWA, Ongoing Systemic Therapy)

• Objective
  • Multiple liver metastases (RFA 2025-01-24, MWA 2024-12-06) persist, with imaging confirmation:
    • MRI (2025-01-14): Hepatic tumors, up to 3.6 cm, confirmed metastases.
    • SONO (2025-01-22): Multiple hyperechoic masses (1-3.2 cm).
  • Recent PET (2024-12-19): Some liver lesions show reduced FDG uptake, suggesting partial treatment response.
  • Chemotherapy regimen: TPFL + nivolumab (C3 completed 2025-01-30).
• Assessment
  • Limited local control despite RFA and MWA, suggesting:
    • Incomplete ablation of hepatic lesions.
    • Progressive disease or suboptimal chemotherapy response.
  • Current trend: Mixed response (some lesions resolving, others persisting).
• Recommendation
  • Assess for further locoregional therapy (repeat RFA or MWA) vs. systemic intensification.
  • Consider systemic therapy modification:
    • Evaluate alternative checkpoint inhibitors (pembrolizumab) or VEGF inhibitors (ramucirumab).
    • Discuss potential second-line chemotherapy if progression confirmed.
  • Serial tumor marker monitoring (CEA, SCC Ag) to correlate with imaging.

Problem 3. Persistent Neutrophilia with Recent Bacteremia (Escherichia coli, 2025-01-11, ? Ongoing Infection/Inflammation)

• Objective
  • Prior bacteremia (Escherichia coli, blood culture 2025-01-11).
  • Persistent neutrophilia (93.3%, WBC 7.47 ×10³/uL, 2025-02-17) despite prior antibiotics.
  • Recent fever spike (38.9°C, 2025-02-17 12:44) suggests ongoing infection or inflammatory process.
  • Recent CXR (2025-02-17): No overt pneumonia, but prior concern for lung involvement post-RFA.
• Assessment
  • Possible residual infection vs. post-inflammatory response from recent bacteremia.
  • Considerations:
    • Unresolved infection (e.g., intra-abdominal focus, biliary tract involvement?).
    • Neutrophilia secondary to post-inflammatory recovery from chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression.
  • Trend: WBC count shows an increase from prior leucocytopenia (WBC 2.04 ×10³/uL, 2025-01-27 → 7.47 ×10³/uL, 2025-02-17).
• Recommendation
  • Repeat blood cultures given new febrile episode.
  • Assess for biliary or intra-abdominal infection (abdominal ultrasound or CT).
  • Empirical antibiotic adjustment if infection suspected.
  • Monitor neutrophil trend post-G-CSF administration.

Problem 4. Hypoalbuminemia (3.6 g/dL, 2025-02-17) with Cachexia

• Objective
  • Declining albumin (3.6 g/dL, 2025-02-17) reflects ongoing malnutrition/cachexia.
  • Weight loss (8 kg/month, 2024-09) remains a concern.
  • Nutritional intake remains poor, requiring jejunostomy feeding.
• Assessment
  • Cancer cachexia likely driving hypoalbuminemia.
  • Trend: Worsening malnutrition despite supportive therapy.
• Recommendation
  • Optimize enteral nutrition via jejunostomy.
  • Consider appetite stimulants (e.g., megestrol acetate) if no contraindications.
  • Monitor for secondary protein losses (e.g., nephrotic syndrome, GI losses).

2025-01-13

[Concor 5 mg Administration via Simple Suspension Method (SSM) for Tube Feeding]

For patients receiving enteral nutrition through a feeding tube, Concor 5 mg tablets can be conveniently administered using the Simple Suspension Method (SSM). This method involves crushing the tablet and dissolving it in warm water. After allowing the mixture to soak briefly, the suspension is ready for direct administration through the feeding tube.

Benefits of SSM:

• Improved solubility: Using warm water ensures the tablet dissolves completely, facilitating administration.
• Enhanced compliance: This straightforward method simplifies medication delivery for patients with swallowing difficulties, supporting better adherence to treatment.

2024-11-05

[Assessment of Bowel Movements and White Blood Cell (WBC) Count]

Bowel Movement Patterns:

• The daily counts for bowel movements (2024-10-27 to 2024-11-04) were 4, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, and 3, indicating variable frequency with episodes of which might be considered constipation(?) on 2024-10-29 and 2024-10-31, with only 1 bowel movement on each of those days.
• Constipation is common among patients undergoing chemotherapy, often due to factors like medication side effects (e.g., antiemetics, pain medications), decreased mobility, and dietary limitations.

White Blood Cell (WBC) and Neutrophil Count (2024-11-05):

• The WBC count on 2024-11-05 was 3.2 K/uL, slightly below the typical range, likely reflecting chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression.
• Neutrophils were 85% of WBCs, yielding an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 2.72 K/uL (3.2 K/uL * 0.85), which remains above the neutropenia threshold but warrants close monitoring.

Recommendations

• Constipation Management:
  • Dietary Adjustments: Increase fiber intake, if possible, with foods such as fruits and vegetables, and ensure adequate hydration to promote regular bowel movements.
  • Stool Softeners or Laxatives: If bowel irregularity persists, consider a stool softener (e.g., MgO) or a gentle laxative to aid in maintaining consistency, as constipation can worsen under chemotherapy.
  • Gentle Physical Activity: Encourage light activity, as tolerated, to aid gut motility.
• Neutrophil Monitoring and Infection Prevention:
  • Frequent Blood Count Monitoring: Given the recent WBC and neutrophil levels, frequent monitoring is recommended to track any further drop in WBCs, as cumulative chemotherapy effects may lower counts over time.
  • Infection Precautions: With borderline neutropenia, maintaining good hygiene, avoiding large gatherings, and closely watching for infection signs (e.g., fever, cough) is crucial.
  • Prophylactic Measures: If the ANC drops below 1.5 K/uL in subsequent tests, prophylactic antibiotics might be considered, especially if the patient is at high risk for infections.

By addressing constipation proactively and monitoring neutrophil trends, these recommendations aim to mitigate common chemotherapy side effects and reduce infection risk during treatment.

[Clinical Course and Management of Advanced Esophageal Cancer]

Diagnosis and Presentation (2024-09-29)

• The patient, a 62-year-old male, was admitted with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) diagnosed on 2024-09-29. Initial complaints included dysphagia and significant weight loss (8 kg over one month).
• Imaging and biopsy results on 2024-10-04 confirmed moderately differentiated SCC of the lower esophagus with invasion into the muscle layer, T3Nx classification. PET scans identified regional and distant metastases, including in the liver, spleen, and left supraclavicular lymph nodes.

Further Imaging and Findings (2024-10-07 to 2024-10-08)

• CT chest on 2024-10-07 highlighted tumor invasion into the esophagogastric (EG) junction, with surrounding lymph node metastasis and suspected pneumoperitoneum from a possible esophageal wall leak.
• Abdominal ultrasound on 2024-10-08 found multiple hypoechoic liver lesions (sized up to 19.4 mm), compatible with hepatic metastases, dilated common bile duct, and splenomegaly, supporting further spread of malignancy.

Current Treatment: Chemoradiotherapy (2024-10-09 and 2024-11-05)

• The patient was initiated on cisplatin + fluorouracil (PF regimen) as part of concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), with sessions on 2024-10-09 and a follow-up on 2024-11-05.
• Chemotherapy was combined with dexamethasone and antiemetic support (aprepitant and palonosetron) to manage treatment-related nausea.

Progression and Labs

• As of 2024-11-05, lab tests indicate stable liver and renal function (AST 15 U/L, ALT 16 U/L, creatinine 0.61 mg/dL, eGFR 142.36 mL/min/1.73m²), suggesting good organ tolerance to chemotherapy.
• Hematologic findings on 2024-11-05 show mild anemia (HGB 10.9 g/dL) and a manageable drop in white blood cells (WBC 3.20 x10³/uL), likely chemotherapy-related but stable.

Consideration of Targeted Therapy

• Given the presence of multiple distant metastases (liver, spleen, distant nodes), consideration of targeted therapies or immunotherapy (if feasible) should be discussed with the patient, as they may help in controlling systemic spread in advanced-stage SCC.

Supportive and Symptom Management

• Nutritional and gastrointestinal support is essential due to dysphagia and risk of malnutrition from reduced oral intake. Regular assessments and potential enteral nutrition should be considered.
• Delirium prevention and cognitive monitoring may be advisable, particularly with steroid and high-dose chemotherapy. Adjustments to the dexamethasone dosing or the introduction of antipsychotic support, if symptoms appear, could be considered.

Ongoing Monitoring of Metastatic Sites

• Repeat PET-CT or MRI scans may be warranted within the next 1-2 months to monitor for further progression or response to CCRT, particularly at metastatic sites in the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes.

Comorbidity Management

• The patient’s dilated aortic root and history of aortic dissection warrant close cardiovascular monitoring during chemotherapy, especially with cisplatin’s potential to exacerbate electrolyte imbalances and fluid shifts.

The patient’s treatment plan aligns with aggressive systemic and local disease management strategies. A review of the patient’s medication history within HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases revealed no discrepancies.

2024-10-04

[Concor 5mg Administration via Simple Suspension Method (SSM) - tube feeding]

For patients receiving enteral nutrition by use of a tube, Concor 5mg tablets can be easily administered using the SSM. This involves crushing the tablet and dissolving it in warm water. After a brief soaking period, the suspension can be directly administered through a feeding tube.

SSM offers several advantages:

• Enhanced solubility: Dissolving in warm water ensures complete dissolution, even for tablets and capsules.
• Improved compliance: This method simplifies medication administration for patients with swallowing difficulties, potentially leading to better adherence to treatment.

[anti-HBc reactive: initiating prophylaxis with entecavir or tenofovir before immunosuppressive therapy]

Since the patient’s Anti-HBc is reactive, it is recommended to start Baraclude (entecavir) or Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) prior to any immunosuppressive treatments (such as chemotherapy) as a prophylactic measure to prevent HBV reactivation.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-11 Bronchodilator Test, BDT

  • There is absent of obstructive, restrictive and diffusion lung defect.
  • The bronchodilator test is negative.
  • Small airway disease was suspected.

• 2025-02-07 ECG

  • There is absent of obstructive, restrictive and diffusion lung defect.
  • The bronchodilator test is negative.
  • Small airway disease was suspected.

• 2024-12-27 Pathology - prancreas total/subtotal resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ampulla of Vater, Whipple reconstruction — Tubular adenocarcinoma with mixed features, moderately differentiated; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIA, pT3bN1(if cM0)
      
    • Pancreas, subtotal resection — adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Small intestine, duodenum, Whipple reconstruction — adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Common bile ducts, Whipple reconstruction — adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Stomach, subtotal gastrectomy — free of tumor
    • Lymph node, greater curvature, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, peri-pancreas, dissection — metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/10)
    • Lymph node, group 11, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — negative for malignancy
    • F2024-00567 - Pancreas, biopsy –– fibrosis
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen Type: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection), partial pancreatectomy
    • Specimen and size:
      • Head of pancreas: 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.2 cm
      • Duodenum: 17.0 cm in lenght
      • Stomach: 6.0 cm along LC and 11.5 cm along GC
      • Common bile duct: 5.0 cm in length
      • Gallbladder: 6.1 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm
    • Tumor Site: Intra-ampullary and invasion to peri-ampullary
      
    • Tumor Size: 1.5 x 1.2 cm
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1: resection margin of stomach; A2: resection margin of duodenum; A3: resection margin of pancreas; A4: resection margin of CBD; A5-6: Ampulla of Vater; A7-8: pancreas and duodenum; A9-10: pancreas and Ampulla of Vater tumor (A9: ink posterior margin); A11: panreas and CBD; A12-13: pancreas; A14-16: pancreas and soft tissue; A17: lymph node, lesser curvature; A18-19: lymph node, greater curvature; A20: lymph node, duodenum; A21-24: lymph node, peri-pancreas; B: lymph node, group 16; C1-2: gallbladder.
    • F2024-00567: The specimen submitted in fresh consists of 2 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm. All for section in a cassette for frozen examination.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Tubular adenocarcinoma with mixed features, pancreaticobiliary type predominant; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CDX2(focal +) and CK20(focal +).
      
    • Histologic Grade (ductal carcinoma only): G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extent (select all that apply): Extends into peripancreatic soft tissues
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
      
    • Margin Status for Invasive Carcinoma
      • Margin(s) Involved by Invasive Carcinoma (select all that apply): Deep (radial):
      • Closest Margin(s) to Invasive Carcinoma (select all that apply)
        • Duodenum: 15 cm
        • Bile duct: 4.5 cm
        • Pancreatic parenchymal: 5.0 cm
        • Proximal (gastric): 8.5 cm
          
    • Regional Lymph Node Status: greater curvature: 0/4; peri-pancreas: 1/10; group 16: 0/3
      
    • PATHOLOGIC STAGE CLASSIFICATION (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (select all that apply): Not applicable
        
      • pT Category: pT3b: Tumor extends more than 0.5 cm into the pancreas, or extends into peripancreatic tissue or periduodenal tissue or duodenal serosa without involvement of the celiac axis or superior mesenteric artery
        
      • pN Category: pN1: Metastasis to one to three regional lymph nodes
        
      • pM Category (required only if confirmed pathologically): if cM0
        
    • ADDITIONAL FINDINGS: Fat necrosis, acute and chronic inflammation, and fibrosis are seen in pancreas and peri-pancreatic soft tissue.
      • F2024-00567 - Section shows pancreas tissue with fibrosis and reactive atypia.

• 2024-12-20 Body fluid cytology - bile duct brushing

  • 1 wet and 1 dry smears (distal CBD stircture s/p ERCP and brushing cytology) — Suspicious malignancy
  • The smears show inflammatory cells, benign or atypical ductal epithelial cells consists of enlarged hyperchromatic and pleomorphic nuclei.

• 2024-12-20 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS

  • Endoscopic findings
    • Stent was noted at 2nd portion.
  • EUS findings
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 17.6x21.5 mm hypoechoic lesion with unclear margin arising from the head of pancreas.
    • The MPD is dilated up to 4.2 mm in diameter at body part of pancrease.
    • The CBD is dilated (8.2mm) within stent.
    • The CH-EUS reveals hypoenhancement and heterogeneous pattern.
  • Management
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc is injected into to the IV line. After 11 sec, hypoenhancement pattern is seen within the tumor.
    • EUS-FNB is done with Acquire needle 22G , total one pass performed and some whitish core tissue is obtained. The tissue is sent for histology and cytology.
  • Diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head cancer s/p CH-EUS & EUS/FNB

• 2024-12-19 Pathology - distal CBD

  • Labeled as “distal CBD”, biopsy (A) — low grade glandular dysplasia
  • Labeled as “distal CBD”, brushing cytology (B) — low grade glandular dysplasia
  • Labeled as “distal CBD”, brush (C) — low grade glandular dysplasia

• 2024-12-18 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP

  • Findings
    • Duodenum
      • Several ulcers were noted at 2nd portion
    • Papilla
      • Type 4 papilla was noted
    • Pancreatic duct
      • Not checked
    • Common bile duct
      • Cholangiogram showed minimal dilated CBD measured 0.78 cm.
      • About 1.7 cm stricture was noted at distal CBD
    • Intrahepatic bile duct
    • Gall bladder
      • Post PTGBD. No filling defect was noted
  • Management:
    • After cannulation, about 3 ml bile was aspirated.
    • EST with pull type papillotome was done.
    • Direct biopsy to the stricture site and proximal end of EST wound was done.
    • Brushing cytology (5 passes x 2 session) was performed.
    • ERBD (Advenix 10Fr. x 7 cm) was inserted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Distal CBD stricture, status post EST, biopsy, brushing cytology and ERBD
  • Post PTGBD
    • Duodenal ulcer, multiple, 2nd portion

• 2024-12-17 T-tube cholangiography

  • Cholangiography via PTCCD catheter administration revealed:
    • Patency of the catheter.
    • Obstruction of distal CBD.

• 2024-12-16 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS

  • EUS findings
    • Pancreas: Normal parenchyma in body and tail, with dilated MPD up to 5.7 mm.
      • Suspicious a heterogeneous hypoechoic mass lesion located at head area causing interruption of CBD and MD. The margin was poorly delineated, and the size measured about 15-19 mm
    • CBD: Mild dilatation of CBD up to 8 mm with mild symmetric wall thickening (1.2 mm)
    • GB: non-distended, mild wall thicekning
    • Ampulla: hypoechoic, sized 9.9 mm
  • Management
    • The pancreatic head lesion was difficult to be visualized using linear echoendoscopy.
    • We changed to radial-type echoendoscope for better examination of the lesion.
  • Diagnosis
    • Suspected pancreatic head lesion causing CBD and PD dilatation; D/D: pancreatic malignancy, focal parenchymal change due to pancreatitis
    • Mild cholangiography and cholecystopathy
    • Duodenal ulcers, bulb and SDA
  • Suggestion:
    • Correlate with other imaging studies

• 2024-12-13 Magnetic Resonance CholangioPancreatography, MRCP

  • Findings:
    • There is mild symmetrical wall thickening at the distal CBD, causing marked dilatation of the proximal CBD, CHD and IHDs.
      • Cholangiocarcinoma is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes IgG4-related cholangitis.
      • Please correlate with EUS.
    • There is dilatation of the pancreatic duct (up to 7 mm).
      • IPMN, main duct type, is highly suspected.
    • S/P PTGBD with pigtail catheter implantation.
    • There is small amount right side Pleura effusion.
    • There is no focal abnormality in the liver, spleen & both kidneys.
      
    • There is no evidence of ascites or lymphadenopathy.
      
    • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
      
  • IMP:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis includes IgG4-related cholangitis. Please correlate with EUS.
    • There is dilatation of the pancreatic duct (up to 7 mm). IPMN, main duct type, is highly suspected.

• 2024-12-10 Percutaneous Gall Bladder Drainage, PTGBD

• 2024-12-09 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia
  • T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-12-03 CT - abdomen

  • Dilatation of IHDS, CBD and P-duct, suggest EUS or MRCP for study.

• 2024-12-03 SONO - abdomen

  • Indication: Abdominal pain
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface without definite lesion.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone.
      • CBD dilatation about 1cm with bilateral IHD dilatation.
      • Distal CBD couldn’t be seen.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail.
      • MPD dilatation about 0.5cm was noted.
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • CBD and bilateral IHD dilatation
    • MPD dilatation
  • Suggestion:
    • 4 phase CT or dynamic MRI study

• 2023-11-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (63 - 24) / 63 = 61.90%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 60
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong

  • A/P: Admission for adjuvant chemotheapy with FOLFIRINOX

• 2024-12-10 ~ 2025-01-16 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Tubular adenocarcinoma of ampulla of Vater, pT3bN1(cM0) Stage IIIA, status post pancreaticoduodenectomy with partial gastrectomy with lymph node dissection on 2024/12/26. ECOG:1
    • Obstructive jaundice status post percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage 2024/12/10, suspected pancreatic head lesion related.
    • Post operation with bile leakage and intraabdomen infection (culture: Candida and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus)
    • Scabies
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Passing loose clay-colored stool and tea-colored urine for 2 weeks.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 62-year-old female with past history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, under regular OPD follow up.
    • This time, she presents with complaints of passing loose clay-colored stool for 2 weeks. She also noticed tea-colored urine and in the past 2 weeks. There was mild intermittent epigastric pain in the past 2 weeks, with the pain score of 1-2 on a scale of 0-10. And she reports weight loss of 3 kg over the past two months. She also mentioned dysuria and frequency in recent days similar to her previous episodes of urinary tract infection. Thus, she came to our ER for help.
    • According to her statement and her past medical records, she had sought our OPD for above mentioned symptoms, which blood test, abdominal CT were performed.
    • Abdominal CT revealed dilatation of IHDS, CBD and P-duct, which EUS or MRCP is suggested for further survey. CA199 was elevated (48.84U/ml) with abnormal liver chemistry of cholestatic picture. Additionally, she has been receiving treatment for scabies for one week, as recommended by a dermatologist, with isolation advised for two weeks.
    • At ER, her vitals were as follows, blood pressure 173/100 mmHg, pulse 98 bpm, temperature 35.8°C, respiratory rate 18 bpm, oxygen saturation 98% on room air.
    • Physical examination revealed icteric sclera and yellowish skin discoloration. There was no abdominal tenderness, no rebounding pain or muscle guarding, Courvoisier sign +.
    • Laboratory data revealed direct hyperbilirubinaemia (Bilirubin direct/total: 6.24/10.10 mg/dL, 61.78%), elevated lipase (1547 U/L), and abnormal liver function (ALT/AST: 576/182 U/L). There is leukocytosis with left shift (WBC:11900/uL, neutrophil:82%) and hypokalemia (K:2.9mmol/L). PTGBD was inserted at ER.
    • Under impression of CBD obstruction suspecting pancreatic cancer, she was admitted to GI ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) revealed Cholangiocarcinoma is highly suspected on 2024-12-13.
    • The Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) revealed suspected pancreatic head lesion causing CBD and PD dilatation; D/D: pancreatic malignancy, focal parenchymal change due to pancreatitis, Mild cholangiography and cholecystopathy, Duodenal ulcers, bulb and SDA on 2024-12-16.
    • The T-tube cholangiography revealed obstruction of distal CBD on 2024-12-17.
    • The Gastrointestinal surgeon was consulted, and she underwent Whipple procedure with pancrease subtotal resection, subtotal gastrectomy, GJ anastomosis, hepatojejunostomy, Braun anastomosis, LN 16 resection, cholecystectomy on 2024-12-26. Post operaiton, she was transferred to Surgical intensive care unit (SICU) for intensive care on 2024-12-26.
    • Durign SICU, pain control with Dynasta and Morphine PRN, hemodynamic condition stalbe then try weaning ventilator and extubation. NPO with PPN support. Abeominal J-P drain drainage reddish ascites. Now, due to stable hemodynamic condition, she was transferred to ordionary ward on 2024-12-27.
    • In the GS ward, we monitored the patient’s recovery while continuing empiric antibiotic therapy, stool softeners, albumin with Lasix, and analgesics. Wound management was also performed. The nasogastric (NG) tube was removed smoothly, and a stepwise introduction of diet was initiated. The patient tolerated a semi-liquid diet well.
    • However, bile leakage was noted on 2025-01-04, and antibiotic therapy was escalated to include Brosym, Zyvox, and Eraxis for additional support due to culture showed VRE and Candida. After stabilization of the infection, oral intake was resumed successfully. As the drainage amount decreased, the Jackson-Pratt (JP) tubes were smoothly removed on 2025-01-11 and 2025-01-13.
    • Intermittent abdominal colic pain was noted, for which oral Buscopan was administered, resulting in symptom improvement. The patient’s overall condition remained relatively stable, with no evidence of nosocomial infections or other complications. Vital signs were stable post-surgery, and bowel, urinary, and pulmonary functions were normal. The abdominal wound showed satisfactory healing.
    • Given the improved general condition, she was deemed fit for discharge on 2025-01-16, and follow up in the outpatient department has been arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Buscopan (hyoscine-N-butylbromide 10mg) 1# TIDAC 5D
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# Q12H 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 5D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# QIDAC 5D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminphen 325mg) 1# QID 5D
    • Zyvox FC (linezolid 600mg) 1# Q12H 5D
    • Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Tie Shr Shu Pap (flurbiprofen 40mg/patch) 2# QD EXT 10D

• 2024-11-22 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen

  • Diagnosis
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • Essential (primary) hypertension [I10]
    • Bladder neck obstruction [N32.0]
    • Frequency of micturition [R35.0]
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# PRNTID 7D

• 2024-08-30 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen

• 2024-06-07 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen

• 2024-03-08 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen

• 2024-01-12 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen

  • Diagnosis
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • Essential (primary) hypertension [I10]
    • Bladder neck obstruction [N32.0]
    • Frequency of micturition [R35.0]
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# PRNTID 7D

• 2018-04-23 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen

  • Prescription x2
    • Robestar (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D

• 2018-02-26 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen

  • Diagnosis
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • Essential (primary) hypertension [I10]
  • Prescription x2
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D

• 2017-01-05 SOAP Orthopedics Zeng XiaoZu

  • Diagnosis
    • Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy [M47.22]
    • Lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy [M47.27]
  • Prescription x3
    • Bafen (baclofen 5mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Tonec (aceclofenac 100mg) 1# BID 28D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-14 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • For dizziness (the patient has been experiencing dizziness, especially when standing up or lying down, and her throat feels very dry.)
    • This is a 62-year-old woman with past history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and just diagnosed of Tubular adenocarcinoma of ampulla of Vater, pT3bN1(cM0) Stage IIIA, status post pancreaticoduodenectomy with partial gastrectomy with lymph node dissection on 2024/12/26. ECOG:1. She underwent intubation with ventilator post operation on 2024/12. This time, she was admitted for first chemotherapy. She C/O dizziness was noted for several weeks, when she lies down or gets up. Dry throat was also noted. We need your help for further management, thanks a lot.
• 2025-01-14 Infecitous Disease
  • Q
    • a case s/p whipple’s op with bile leakage
    • Bile culture showed VRE -> shift to oral form Zyvox support due to condition stable
  • A
    • keep present antibiotic Rx, and adjust to culture data later
    • monitor CRP

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-26
  • Surgery
    • Whipple reconstruction, pancrease subtotal resection, subtotal gastrectomy, GJ anastomosis, hepatojejunostomy, Braun anastomosis, LN 16 resection, cholecystectomy
  • Finding
    • Severe adhesion of pancrease head/portal vein portion.
    • Retroperitoneal bleeding trace suspect due to EUS-FNB.
    • Pancrease head/neck tumor
    • Hard parenchyma of pancrease tissue
    • Lymphadenopathy of LN16
    • Thickened gallbladder wall
    • CBD obstruction with distal CBD lump/lesion
• 2017-10-16
  • Diagnosis
    • obstructive sleep apnea
  • PCS code
    • 28002C
  • Finding
    • DISE under IVGA, lowest SpO2 = 95%

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2025-02-14

The patient is a 62-year-old woman with tubular adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater (pT3bN1, Stage IIIA) post-Whipple procedure (2024-12-26). She experienced postoperative complications, including bile leakage and intra-abdominal infection (VRE and Candida). Currently, she is planned receiving adjuvant chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (this hospitalization). Multiple organ systems require close monitoring, especially considering her past medical history (hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia) and ongoing complications (small airway disease and dizziness).

Problem 1. Postoperative Pancreatic Cancer Management and Adjuvant Therapy

• Objective:
  • Surgical history: Whipple procedure with subtotal pancreatectomy (2024-12-26). Pathology: Tubular adenocarcinoma of ampulla of Vater, pT3bN1, Stage IIIA (Pathology 2024-12-27).
    
  • Current chemotherapy: FOLFIRINOX regimen is planned (SOAP 2025-02-11).
    
  • Imaging history: EUS revealed a pancreatic head lesion (2024-12-16), MRCP highly suspected cholangiocarcinoma (2024-12-13).
    
  • Infectious complication: Bile culture grew VRE and Candida (ID consultation 2025-01-14), treated with Zyvox (linezolid) and antifungal therapy.
• Assessment:
  • FOLFIRINOX is appropriate for pT3bN1 Stage IIIA ampullary carcinoma per NCCN guidelines (version 2024-08-02).
    
  • Prior VRE and Candida infections increase the risk of chemotherapy-related immunosuppression.
    
  • Patient has multiple risk factors (type 2 diabetes, hypertension) which may complicate chemotherapy tolerance.
• Recommendation:
  • To conduct FOLFIRINOX with vigilant monitoring for neutropenia and hepatotoxicity.
    
  • Repeat imaging (CT or MRI) every 3 months for disease monitoring.
    
  • Perform regular blood cultures and monitor for sepsis during chemotherapy due to VRE history.
    
  • Consider prophylactic G-CSF (filgrastim) if neutropenia occurs.

Problem 2. Risk of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation

• Objective:
  • The patient has a past HBV infection: Anti-HBc reactive (5.99 S/CO) and HBsAg nonreactive (0.30 S/CO) (Labs 2025-01-22).
    
  • Anti-HBs is low (3.13 mIU/mL) (Labs 2025-01-22), indicating inadequate immunity.
    
  • Currently planned FOLFIRINOX (SOAP 2025-02-11), which includes oxaliplatin, irinotecan, fluorouracil, all of which are immunosuppressive and carry a moderate risk of HBV reactivation.
    
  • History of intra-abdominal infection with VRE and Candida (ID 2025-01-14) suggests an immunocompromised state.
• Assessment:
  • The patient is at moderate risk of HBV reactivation due to:
    • Positive Anti-HBc with negative HBsAg (resolved HBV infection with inadequate immunity).
      
    • Receiving FOLFIRINOX, an immunosuppressive chemotherapy regimen.
      
    • Post-major surgery (Whipple, 2024-12-26) with a recent severe infection (2025-01-14), indicating a compromised immune system.
      
  • HBV reactivation could cause fulminant hepatitis, disrupt chemotherapy, and significantly increase morbidity.
    
  • No current evidence of active HBV replication (HBsAg nonreactive, no HBV DNA test available).
• Recommendation:
  • Start antiviral prophylaxis immediately with:
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg PO QD, or
      
    • Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5 mg PO QD, as per NCCN and AASLD guidelines for HBV prophylaxis during chemotherapy.
      
  • Check HBV DNA level immediately to rule out occult infection.
    
  • Continue antiviral prophylaxis throughout chemotherapy and for at least 12 months after completion of chemotherapy.
    
  • Monitor liver function (ALT, AST, bilirubin) and HBV DNA monthly during chemotherapy and prophylaxis.
    
  • If HBV DNA becomes detectable or liver enzymes rise significantly, consult hepatology for antiviral therapy escalation.

Problem 3. Electrolyte Imbalance (Hypokalemia)

• Objective:
  • Hypokalemia (K 3.1 mmol/L on 2025-02-11) with a downward trend from 3.4 mmol/L (2025-02-08) and 3.7 mmol/L (2025-02-07).
    
  • Hyponatremia (Na 136 mmol/L on 2025-02-11) stable but borderline.
    
  • No ECG evidence of arrhythmia (ECG 2025-02-07).
• Assessment:
  • Likely chemotherapy-related electrolyte loss or secondary to gastrointestinal loss.
    
  • Persistent hypokalemia increases the risk of arrhythmia, especially with prior cardiac findings (T-wave abnormality on ECG 2024-12-09).
• Recommendation:
  • Initiate KCl (potassium chloride) 20 mEq BID orally.
    
  • Monitor potassium daily during chemotherapy cycles.
    
  • If potassium <3.0 mmol/L or arrhythmia occurs, administer IV potassium.
    
  • Recheck ECG if symptoms of palpitations or dizziness develop.

Problem 4. Pulmonary Function – Small Airway Disease and Dizziness

• Objective:
  • Bronchodilator test negative but small airway disease suspected (BDT 2025-02-11).
    
  • History of dizziness with postural changes (ENT consultation 2025-02-14).
    
  • No obstructive/restrictive pattern on pulmonary function testing.
    
  • No hypoxemia (SpO2 98% on room air at ER 2024-12-10).
• Assessment:
  • Dizziness is more likely due to postural hypotension from chemotherapy, anemia, or medications (e.g., Norvasc (amlodipine)).
    
  • Small airway disease may be an incidental finding but should be monitored due to chemotherapy risk of interstitial pneumonitis.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor blood pressure for postural changes.
    
  • Reevaluate medications: reduce or discontinue Norvasc (amlodipine) if postural hypotension is confirmed.
    
  • Perform Chest X-ray or HRCT if new respiratory symptoms emerge.
    
  • Trial of Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) if symptoms of wheezing or dyspnea develop.

Problem 5. Cardiovascular Risk (Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia)

• Objective:
  • Vital signs during this hospitalization:
    • 2025-02-14 08:36: BP 127/77 mmHg, HR 97 bpm, RR 16, SpO2 98%
      
    • 2025-02-13 20:30: BP 133/81 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, RR 17, SpO2 98%
      
    • 2025-02-13 16:31: BP 118/81 mmHg, HR 106 bpm, RR 18, SpO2 96%
      
  • Baseline history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia (SOAP Cardiology 2024-11-22).
    
  • On Norvasc (amlodipine 5 mg QD) and Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg QOD) for hypertension and hyperlipidemia (SOAP 2024-11-22).
    
  • T-wave abnormality on ECG (2024-12-09), possible inferior ischemia.
    
  • hs-Troponin I elevated (4.9 pg/mL on 2025-02-07).
• Assessment:
  • Current blood pressure readings are within an acceptable range (127/77 mmHg on 2025-02-14), indicating adequate control under the current antihypertensive regimen.
    
  • Mild tachycardia (HR 106 bpm on 2025-02-13 at 16:31) resolved without intervention, likely transient (possibly related to pain, anxiety, or mild anemia).
    
  • No evidence of acute decompensated hypertension or hemodynamic instability.
    
  • Elevated hs-Troponin I (4.9 pg/mL on 2025-02-07) remains concerning for subclinical ischemia.
    
  • T-wave abnormality on prior ECG (2024-12-09) further supports the need for cardiovascular monitoring.
• Recommendation:
  • Maintain current antihypertensive regimen (Norvasc (amlodipine 5 mg QD)).
    
  • Daily BP and HR monitoring during chemotherapy.
    
  • Perform 2D echocardiography to evaluate left ventricular function for possible 5-FU cardiotoxicity.
    
  • Monitor hs-Troponin I on a weekly basis during FOLFIRINOX cycles.
    
  • If hs-Troponin I rises or ECG worsens, consult cardiology for possible initiation of Carvedilol (carvedilol) 3.125 mg BID for cardioprotection.
    
  • Consider a cardiac stress test after completion of chemotherapy if subclinical ischemia is suspected.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-12 CXR
  • Right pleural effusion.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
  • Deviation of trachea.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Widening of mediastinum.
  • Compression fracture of spine.
• 2025-02-12 SONO - chest
  • Indication: r/o pleural effusion
  • Clinical diagnosis: multiple lung tumors with right pleural effusion
  • The patient was in: semi-incumbent posture while th chest echography was performed using: 3.75-mHz convex probe.
  • Left-side of thorax: not examined
  • Right-side of thorax:
    • There was moderate pleural effusion and it was free and anechoic.
    • Pleural thickening and heteroechoic density in RLL was found.
  • Special Procedure
    • A 16# long catheter was inserted into right 5th ICS along mid-posterior scapular line. 380ml serosanguious fluid was drained and sent for TB-PCR and cell block.
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, moderate, right
    • Atelectasis, RLL
    • Lung tumor, RLL
• 2025-02-11 CTA - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images, and oblique sagittal reconstructed images of the aorta shows:
    • Rt greater than Lt (massive Rt, moderate Lt) bilateral pleural effusions
    • Osteoporotic compression fracture of multiple vertebral bodies.
    • Lungs:
      • Relaxation atelectasis with areas of poores enhancement of RLL and relaxation partial atelectasis of RML and LLL.
      • Multiple nodules of variable sizes in peripheral of RUL and aerated RML. mosaic attenuation change with septal thickening and bronchial wall thickening in RUL. subtle mosaic attenuation change or motion artifact in LUL.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • multiple enlarged LNs in the Rt
      • middle compartment and Rt hilum
      • moderate coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta:
      • Dilated ascending aorta (4.8cm). extensive atherosclerotic change.
    • Central pulmonary arteries:
      • Dilated trunk (3.1cm) and Rt and Lt pulmonary arteries (3cm)
    • Heart: markedly dilated LA and RA, conventric LVH, calcified aortic valves, mild calcified mitral annulus thickening or nodule.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: mild ascites.
      • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral iliac arteries.
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis. a large pelvic tumor with destruction of Rt ilium
  • Impression:
    • likely Rt lung cancer with ipsilateral lung and pleural metastases and Rt iliac bone metastasis.
    • biartrial enlargement of heart, pulmonary hypertension, and AsAO aneuryrsm
    • Osteoporotic compression fracture of multiple vertebral bodies.
• 2025-02-11 T-L spine AP + Lat
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
  • Osteopenia of visible bones.
  • Increased kyphosis of thoracolumbar spine.
  • Spinal compression fracture at multiple thoracic and lumbar levels.
• 2025-02-11 Ribs bilat
  • Suspect right upper rib fracture. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2025-02-11 CXR
  • Chest PA view shows: Enlarged heart shadow with tortuous aorta. Bilateral pleural effusion. Consolidation at bilateral lungs. Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation. Spinal compression fractures at multiple levels.
• 2025-02-11 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Possible Lateral infarct, age undetermined
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
• 2023-09-05 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Prolonged QT
• 2023-09-05 CXR
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Compression fracture of spine.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
• 2023-09-05 CT - brain
  • Fracture of right zygomatic arch, maxillary sinus and right lateral/ inferior orbital walls with adjacent soft tissue swelling. Some hematoma in right maxillary sinus.
• 2023-08-01 CXR
  • Emphysematous change of bilateral lungs.
  • Mild cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.
  • Osteoporosis of the bones.
  • R/O old fractures at left ribs.
  • Thoracolumbar spondylosis and compression fractures.
• 2023-08-01 CT - brain
  • Without enhancement CT of brain:
    • Low density lesions in bilateral basal ganglia regions, could be due to old lacunar infarcts.
    • Widening cerebral sulci, fissure and cisterns due to cerebral atrophy.
    • Calcification of bilateral supraclinoid ICAs and VAs.
    • Sclerotic change in the skull base, stationary.
  • Impression:
    • Old lacunar infarcts.
    • Brain atrophy.
• 2023-08-01 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Rightward axis
  • Anterior infarct, age undetermined
• 2022-09-27 B-scan
  • Submacular H, VH, no RD od
• 2021-11-21 Pelvis & Rt Hip Lat
  • AP view of pelvis and right hip lateral view shows:
    • S/P operation.
    • Atherosclerosis of femoral arteries.
• 2021-11-21 CT - brain
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • Swelling with hematoma at right scalp.
    • Lacunar infarcts at bil. basal ganglia.
    • Widening of cortical sulci and dilatation of ventricles.
  • IMP:
    • Swelling with hematoma at right scalp.
    • Brain atrophy and lacunar infarcts.
• 2021-04-13 Pelvis-THR & Rt Hip Lat
  • Right femoral intertrochanteric fracture, status post surgical implant fixation. Osteoarthritis change of both hip joints with joint space narrowing (more at superior aspect), subchondral sclerosis and marginal spur formation.
• 2021-02-26 Pelvis-THR & Rt Hip Lat
  • Right femoral intertrochanteric fracture, s/p ORIF
  • Stable condition
• 2021-01-19 Bone densitometry - hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Hip, BMD is 0.241 gms/cm2, about 5.5 SD below the peak bone mass (28%).
  • IMP: osteoporosis
• 2021-01-16 Pelvis-THR & Rt Hip Lat
  • Right femoral intertrochanteric fracture, s/p ORIF
  • Acceptable alignment
• 2021-01-15 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (54 - 12) / 54 = 77.78%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 57
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • s/p mitral vale repaired with residual Moderate to severe MR, mild AR, mild to moderate TR, and trivial PR
    • Dilated LA, septal hypertrophy;
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Aortic valve calcification with trivial AS.
• 2021-01-13 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the descending colon 60 cm from the anal verge and yellowish stool noticed here.
    • One 1 cm Isp polyp was noted at 15cm from AV.
    • Much blood-content fluid was noted in rectum. However, no active bleeder was noted after irrigation
    • After vigorous water irritation, there is no evident bleeder to be found, but it seems that the possible bleeder may be the hemorrhoid.
      
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Prob. Internal hemorrhoid bleeding
    • Colon polyp, 15cm from AV
    • No active bleeder was noted in this exam
  • Suggestion:
    • total colon exam
    • CRS consultation is needed
  • Complication:
    • No immediate complication
• 2021-01-12 Pelvis & Rt Hip Lat
  • Intertrochanteric femoral fracture, right.
• 2021-01-12 Femur Rt
  • Intertrochanteric femoral fracture, right.
  • Presence of osteoporosis.
• 2021-01-12 CXR
  • Supine chest film shows:
    • Presence of borderline cardiomegaly by cardiac/thoracic ratio.
    • Tortuous course of the aorta with calcified intima at the aortic knob.
    • No obvious lung patchy density.
    • Presence of anterior wedge deformity or body collapse of the thoracic or lumbar spine due to compression fracture(s).
• 2021-01-12 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation

[MedRec]

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2025-02-13

This patient presents with suspected right lung cancer with ipsilateral pleural and lung metastases and right iliac bone metastasis, accompanied by significant respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal complications. Key findings include:

• Lung Cancer with Metastases
  • Imaging findings confirm a right lung mass with pleural metastases and effusion (CXR 2025-02-12, CTA 2025-02-11, SONO 2025-02-12).
    
  • Right pleural effusion with RLL atelectasis led to pleural tapping on 2025-02-12.
    
  • Multiple nodules in RUL and aerated RML, suggestive of tumor spread (CTA 2025-02-11).
    
  • Right iliac bone metastasis detected with destruction of the right ilium (CTA 2025-02-11).
• Pleural Effusion and Respiratory Insufficiency
  • Moderate right pleural effusion (SONO 2025-02-12), associated with worsening dyspnea.
    
  • Post-thoracentesis drainage of 380mL serosanguinous fluid (SONO 2025-02-12).
    
  • Persistent ground-glass opacities and septal thickening (CTA 2025-02-11).
• Cardiovascular Involvement
  • Atrial fibrillation (ECG 2025-02-11) with prior septal infarct and possible lateral infarct.
    
  • Elevated NT-proBNP (4120.2 pg/mL, 2025-02-13) suggests possible cardiac strain or heart failure.
    
  • Dilated LA/RA, concentric LVH, and aortic valve calcification (CTA 2025-02-11, ECHO 2021-01-15).
    
  • Hypertension and tachycardia, requiring treatment with Carvedilol HEXAL (Carvedilol) BID and Diovan F.C. (Valsartan) QD.
• Musculoskeletal & Bone Metastases
  • Osteoporotic compression fractures of multiple vertebrae (T-L spine AP + Lat 2025-02-11).
    
  • Suspected right upper rib fracture (Ribs Bilat 2025-02-11).
    
  • Kyphosis of the thoracolumbar spine (T-L spine AP + Lat 2025-02-11).
• Hematologic and Metabolic Abnormalities
  • Elevated D-dimer (5332 ng/mL, 2025-02-13) suggests increased thrombotic risk.
    
  • Hypophosphatemia (P: 1.6 mg/dL, 2025-02-13) requires correction.
    
  • Hyperlipidemia with LDL-C: 238 mg/dL, Total Cholesterol: 293 mg/dL (2025-02-13).
    
  • Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin: 3.4 g/dL, 2025-02-13) suggests malnutrition or chronic disease effect.

Problem 1. Suspected Right Lung Cancer with Metastases

• Objective
  • Right lung mass with ipsilateral pleural and lung metastases (CXR 2025-02-12, CTA 2025-02-11).
    
  • Right iliac bone metastasis with destruction of the right ilium (CTA 2025-02-11).
    
  • Atelectasis of RLL due to tumor compression (SONO 2025-02-12).
    
  • Pleural tapping performed on 2025-02-12, yielding 380mL serosanguinous fluid.
    
  • Persistent ground-glass opacities and septal thickening (CTA 2025-02-11).
• Assessment
  • Imaging findings are highly suspicious for advanced NSCLC, with bone and pleural metastases.
    
  • Biopsy results are pending, crucial for determining histology (adenocarcinoma vs. squamous vs. small-cell).
    
  • Stage IV (M1b or M1c, based on further metastases) is likely.
    
  • Molecular marker testing (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, MET, PD-L1) pending, essential for targeted therapy decisions.
• Recommendation
  • Confirm pathology via biopsy of lung mass or pleural effusion cytology.
    
  • PET-CT for systemic staging if not already performed.
    
  • Molecular testing for EGFR, ALK, KRAS, and PD-L1 for treatment stratification.
    
  • If NSCLC with driver mutation: Consider targeted therapy.
    
  • If NSCLC without driver mutation: Consider platinum-doublet chemotherapy ± immunotherapy.
    
  • If SCLC: Chemotherapy ± immunotherapy.
    
  • If significant bone metastases: Initiate Zoledronic Acid or Denosumab to prevent skeletal complications.

Problem 2. Pleural Effusion and Respiratory Insufficiency

• Objective
  • Right pleural effusion with RLL atelectasis (CXR 2025-02-12, SONO 2025-02-12).
    
  • Pleural tapping drained 380mL serosanguinous fluid (2025-02-12).
    
  • Oxygen saturation fluctuating 94-97% (Vital signs 2025-02-13).
• Assessment
  • The pleural effusion is likely malignant, requiring confirmation via cytology and TB-PCR.
    
  • Ongoing hypoxia risk, though currently stable with SpO₂ 94-97% on room air.
    
  • Atelectasis due to tumor compression worsens dyspnea.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor respiratory function and SpO₂.
    
  • Assess pleural cytology for malignancy.
    
  • Consider pleurodesis if recurrent effusion develops.
    
  • Evaluate need for home oxygen therapy if hypoxia worsens.

Problem 3. Cardiovascular Risks (Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, NT-proBNP Elevation)

• Objective
  • Atrial fibrillation with prior infarcts (ECG 2025-02-11).
    
  • Elevated NT-proBNP (4120.2 pg/mL, 2025-02-13), possible heart failure.
    
  • Carvedilol HEXAL (carvedilol 6.25mg) BID and Diovan F.C. (valsartan 160mg) QD in use.
• Assessment
  • High risk of thromboembolism due to atrial fibrillation and malignancy.
    
  • NT-proBNP elevation suggests cardiac strain, possibly due to volume overload or heart failure.
• Recommendation
  • Echocardiogram to assess LVEF and valvular function.
    
  • Anticoagulation if no contraindications (e.g., apixaban).
    
  • Monitor BP and adjust antihypertensives as needed.

Problem 4. Bone Metastases & Osteoporotic Fractures

• Objective
  • Compression fractures of multiple vertebrae (T-L spine AP + Lat 2025-02-11).
    
  • Right iliac bone metastasis with destruction (CTA 2025-02-11).
• Assessment
  • Pathologic fractures from metastases and osteoporosis increase morbidity.
• Recommendation
  • Bone-targeted therapy (Zoledronic Acid or Denosumab).
    
  • Continue pain management with Tramacet (Tramadol & Acetaminophen) Q6H.
    
  • Monitor for hypercalcemia (labs pending).

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[lab data]

2025-02-10 HLA A-high 11:01
2025-02-10 HLA A-high 33:03
2025-02-10 HLA B-high 40:01
2025-02-10 HLA B-high 58:01
2025-02-10 HLA C-high 03:02
2025-02-10 HLA C-high 07:02
2025-02-10 HLA DQ-high 03:01
2025-02-10 HLA DQ-high 03:02
2025-02-10 HLA DR-high 04:03
2025-02-10 HLA DR-high 11:01

2025-01-08 CMV viral load assay Target Not Detected IU/mL

2025-01-02 CMV IgM Reactive
2025-01-02 CMV IgM Value 2.16 Index

2024-12-31 BM Chromosome Analysis

• CYTOGENETICS LABORATORY REPORT
  • Chromosome Analysis
  • Tissue Examined: Bone marrow
  • Staining Method: G-Banding
  • Colony number: NA
  • Bands level: 350
  • Chromosome Counts:
    • 45-()、46-(20)、47-()、Other-() Total-(20)
    • Karyotype: 46,XY[20]
  • Interpretation:
    • Analysis of this bone marrow sample shows a male having 46,XY[20] karyotype. No chromosomal abnormality was detected.
    • Note: Routine banded level dose not rule out rearrangement only seen at higher levels of resolutions

2024-12-25 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable
2024-12-25 NPM1 (qual)(BM) Presence of mutation
2024-12-23 FLT3/ITD (BM) Presence of mutation
2024-12-23 JAK2 (quan) 0.00 %
2024-12-20 HbA1c 8.5 %
2024-12-18 HBV-DNA-PCR Target Not Detected IU/mL

2024-12-16 Bone marrow cell morphology assessment with differential cell count 2024-12-16 Age/Sex 73/M
2024-12-16 Clinical information acute leukemia
2024-12-16 Cellularity Hyper.
2024-12-16 M/E ratio 97/3
2024-12-16 Myelo.Blast 76.0 %
2024-12-16 Myelo.Pro. 0 %
2024-12-16 Myelo.Myelo. 5.0 %
2024-12-16 Myelo.Meta. 1.3 %
2024-12-16 Myelo.Band. 7.0 %
2024-12-16 Myelo.Seg. 0.7 %
2024-12-16 Lymphoid series 6.7 %
2024-12-16 Monocyte 0 %
2024-12-16 Plasma cell 1.0
2024-12-16 Megakaryocyte - LPF
2024-12-16 Ery.Pronormo. 0 %
2024-12-16 Ery.Nor.Basophilic 0 %
2024-12-16 Ery.Nor.Poly. 2.3 %
2024-12-16 Ery.Nor.Ortho. 0 %
2024-12-16 MPO negative
2024-12-16 CAE pending
2024-12-16 ANAE pending

2024-12-16 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-12-16 HBsAg Value 0.44 S/CO

2024-12-16 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-12-16 Anti-HCV Value 0.11 S/CO

2024-12-16 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-12-16 Anti-HBc Value 5.28 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-20 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia
  • The sections show hypocellular marrow (15%). The M/E ratio= 3:1 in CD71 immunostain. The CD61+ megakaryocytes are increased in number with occasional atypical morphology. Scatterd large immature cells in interstitium,constitue 20% of marrow cells.
  • IHC, the immature cells reveal: MPO(focal+), CD163(focal+), CD117(rare+) and CD34(-). The finding is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with myelomonocytic differentiation and partial remission. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-12-20 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, Helicobacter Pylori: NOT present
• 2024-12-16 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Hypercellularity for his age, about 80%
    • M/E ratio about 4-5/1, hypoplasia of myeloid series (20% of nucleated cells) and erythroid series (＜3% of nucleated cells)
    • Hyperplastic megakaryocytes (10-15%) with mononucleation and hyposegmentation
    • CD34(+) blast cells <1%, CD117(+) blast cells ＜5%
    • No increase of plasma cell, <3% of nucleated cells
    • About 10-15% of nucleated cells positive for CD163
    • According to histopathologic finding, it is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia. Please correlate with smear finding, flow cytometry and genetic analysis for conclusive diagnosis.
  • Note: Immunohistochemical stains:
    • MPO: positive for myeloid series
    • CD117: positive for blast
    • CD34: positive for blast
    • CD163: positive for histiocyte
    • CD61: positive for megakaryocyte
    • CD71: positive for erythroid serie
    • CD138: positive for plasma cell
• 2024-12-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (92 - 36) / 92 = 60.87%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; indeterminate LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis (NCC, LCC); mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Dilated aortic root and ascending aorta.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-15 SOAP Medical Emergency Li ZhuRu
  • S
    • Triage Level: 3 Referral > The patient has AML and his asthma for 3 weeks. On 2024/12/13, the clinic took blood and tested for low WBC. It was confirmed that WBC were low at YangMing Hospital today. The patient was transferred to our hospital because he had been visiting this hospital for a long time.
    • Presenting Complaint:
      • Chief Complaint: Chest discomfort, dyspnea on exertion, and generalized malaise for 2 weeks.
      • Other Symptoms: Recent URI symptoms (not specified)
    • Chronic Conditions:
      • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) with previous stent placement
      • Hypertension
      • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - likely stage III based on the provided creatinine level (not explicitly mentioned)
    • Current Medications:
      • Amaryl (glimepiride): Antidiabetic medication
      • Plavix (clopidogrel): Antiplatelet agent
      • Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin): Cholesterol-lowering medication
      • Carvedilol: Beta-blocker (for blood pressure and heart failure)
      • Amlodipine: Calcium channel blocker (for blood pressure)
    • Recent Investigations:
      • Echocardiogram (2023-12-03):
        • Findings:
          • Mild aortic regurgitation (AR)
          • Mild mitral regurgitation (MR)
          • Mild pulmonary regurgitation (PR)
          • Preserved left ventricular systolic function (LVEF: 57%)
          • Mild left ventricular diastolic dysfunction
          • Mild pulmonary hypertension (RVSP: 15 mmHg)
          • Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)
          • No significant valvular stenosis
      • WBC Count: >60,000/µL (significantly elevated)
    • Treatment:
      • Sintrix: Prescribed at YangMing Hospital on the day of the echocardiogram (likely an antibiotic to address the suspected infection).
  • Assessment
    • Preliminary Impression: C92.A0 Acute myeloid leukemia with multilineage dysplasia, not having achieved remission
    • Suspect AML, WBC 71K, Hb 10.5, blast 31%, PLT 100K, ESR 35, D-dimer 3137, COVID/Flu(-), Hx CAD, OA ONC
  • Prescription
    • Hydrea (hydroxyurea 500mg) 1# ST PO for WBC > 71K/uL
    • NS 500mL ST IVD
• 2019-03-15 SOAP Chest Medicine Yang MeiZhen
  • Diagnosis
    • Hypersomnia with sleep apnea [G47.33]
    • Allergic rhinitis cause unspecified [J30.9]
• 2019-03-12 SOAP Cardiology Zhang HengJia
  • Diagnosis
    • Coronary atherosclerosis of native coronary artery [I25.10]
    • HCVD, unspecified, without CHF [I11.9]
    • Aortic valve disorders [I35.9]
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type, uncontrolled [E11.65]
    • Special screening for malignant neoplasm, colon [Z12.11]
  • Prescription x3
    • Tulip (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Amepiride (glimepiride 2mg) 0.5# QDAC 28D
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-11 - cytarabine 20mg/m2 37mg BID SC 2min D1-7 (venetoclax + low dose cytarabine)

• 2024-12-24 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 85mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 192mg 24hr D1-7

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

Venetoclax - 2025-02-12 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/venetoclax-drug-information

• Acute myeloid leukemia, newly diagnosed: Adults ≥75 years of age or with comorbidities: Note: Initiate azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine on cycle 1, day 1. The venetoclax dose depends upon the concomitant chemotherapy agent. WBC should be <25,000/mm3 prior to initiation of venetoclax; cytoreduction prior to treatment may be required.
  • Day 1: Oral: 100 mg once daily.
  • Day 2: Oral: 200 mg once daily.
  • Day 3: Oral: 400 mg once daily.
  • Venetoclax in combination with azacitidine or decitabine:
    • Day 4 and beyond: Oral: 400 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
  • Venetoclax in combination with low-dose cytarabine:
    • Day 4 and beyond: Oral: 600 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
  • Tumor lysis syndrome risk assessment and p remedication : Assess patient-specific factors for TLS and provide prophylactic hydration and antihyperuricemic therapy prior to the first venetoclax dose.
    • WBC should be <25,000/mm3 prior to venetoclax initiation; pretreatment cytoreduction may be required.
    • Administer adequate hydration and antihyperuricemic agents prior to the first venetoclax dose; continue during the ramp-up phase.
    • Assess blood chemistries (potassium, uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, and creatinine) and correct preexisting electrolyte abnormalities prior to venetoclax initiation.
    • Monitor blood chemistries for TLS at pre-dose, 6 to 8 hours after each new dose during ramp-up, and 24 hours after reaching final dose.
    • For patients at high risk of TLS (eg, circulating blasts, high leukemia burden in the bone marrow, elevated pretreatment lactate dehydrogenase levels, reduced kidney function), consider additional TLS preventative measures, including increased laboratory monitoring and reduced initial venetoclax doses.

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2025-02-12

Treatment Optimization for AML

1. Venetoclax Dose Adjustment

• Current Dose: 100 mg QDCC (started on 2025-02-11).

• Recommended NCCN/Uptodate Dosage:

  • Day 1: 100 mg QD
  • Day 2: 200 mg QD
  • Day 3: 400 mg QD
  • Day 4 and beyond:
    • 400 mg QD if combined with Azacitidine or Decitabine
      
    • 600 mg QD if combined with Low-Dose Cytarabine (LDAC)

• Action Plan:

  • The patient is on LDAC (20 mg/m² SC BID for D1-7), meaning Venetoclax should be increased to 600 mg QD.
  • Step-up required:
    • Increase to 200 mg QD (D2), 400 mg QD (D3), and 600 mg QD (D4 onwards) if WBC < 25,000/mm³ and TLS prevention is in place.

• Risk Consideration:

  • TLS monitoring essential:
    • WBC currently = 6.96 x10³/uL (2025-02-09) → Safe to increase Venetoclax.
    • Ensure hydration, electrolyte balance, and uric acid control.

2. Cytarabine (LDAC) Maintenance

• Current Dose: 20 mg/m² SC BID (started 2025-02-11).

• Plan:

  • Continue D1-D7 cycles.
  • Assess marrow response 4 weeks post-cycle with bone marrow biopsy.
  • If blasts persist, consider adding a targeted agent (FLT3/IDH1/IDH2 inhibitors).

Supportive Care Suggestions

1. Infection Prevention

• Posanol (Posaconazole 100 mg QD)
  • Appropriate antifungal prophylaxis for AML patients on Venetoclax.
  • Monitor liver function (AST/ALT, Bilirubin).
• MYCOMB cream (Nystatin, Neomycin, Gramicidin, Triamcinolone)
  • Likely for skin fungal infections → Continue as needed.
• Suggestion:
  • Continue Posaconazole prophylaxis.
  • Monitor CBC daily to assess neutropenia risk.
  • Consider adding Levofloxacin (fluoroquinolone) for bacterial prophylaxis.

2. Cardiovascular Considerations

• Plavix (Clopidogrel 75 mg QD)
  • High bleeding risk due to thrombocytopenia (PLT = 44 x10³/uL on 2025-02-09).
    
  • Monitor for bleeding, consider holding if PLT < 30 x10³/uL.
• Norvasc (Amlodipine 5 mg QD) + Carvedilol (6.25 mg BID)
  • Antihypertensives → Maintain BP control.
    
  • Monitor for hypotension, given AML-related anemia.
• Suggestion:
  • Routinely BP monitoring.
  • Consider holding Plavix if PLT drops below 30 x10³/uL.

3. Metabolic & Endocrine Considerations

• Amepiride (Glimepiride 2 mg QDAC) + Osenil (Alogliptin/Pioglitazone 25 mg/30 mg QD)
  • Glucose control in diabetic patient.
    
  • Risk of hypoglycemia with Venetoclax due to AML-related cachexia.
    
  • CKD stage III (eGFR 70.29 mL/min on 2025-02-09) → Consider reducing Glimepiride dose.
• Suggestion:
  • Monitor glucose levels closely (risk of hypoglycemia).

4. GI Protection

• Nexium (Esomeprazole 40 mg QD)
  • Gastric protection → Continue.
• Suggestion:
  • Monitor for gastritis or GI bleeding, given thrombocytopenia.

Medication Review

1. AML-Specific Treatment

• Venetoclax (100 mg QDCC)
  • Current Status: Below recommended dose.
  • Adjustments Needed: Increase to 600 mg QD stepwise (200 mg on Day 2, 400 mg on Day 3, 600 mg on Day 4 and beyond), ensuring TLS prevention measures.
• Cytarabine (LDAC 20 mg/m² SC BID, D1-7)
  • Current Status: Appropriate.
  • Continue therapy and reassess bone marrow response after one full cycle.

2. Infection Prophylaxis

• Posaconazole (100 mg QD)
  • Current Status: Correct for antifungal prophylaxis in AML patients on Venetoclax.
  • Continue therapy and monitor liver function (AST, ALT, bilirubin).

3. Cardiovascular Management

• Plavix (Clopidogrel 75 mg QD)
  • Current Status: High bleeding risk due to thrombocytopenia (PLT = 44 x10³/uL).
  • Adjustments Needed: Hold if PLT < 30 x10³/uL; continue platelet monitoring.
• Norvasc (Amlodipine 5 mg QD) + Carvedilol (6.25 mg BID)
  • Current Status: Required for BP control.
  • Continue with regular BP monitoring, especially given AML-related anemia.

4. Metabolic and Endocrine Considerations

• Amepiride (Glimepiride 2 mg QDAC) + Osenil (Alogliptin/Pioglitazone 25 mg/30 mg QD)
  • Current Status: Risk of hypoglycemia due to CKD stage III and AML-related metabolic changes.
  • Reduce Glimepiride dose or switch to insulin if necessary; monitor glucose closely.

5. Gastrointestinal Protection

• Nexium (Esomeprazole 40 mg QD)
  • Current Status: Appropriate for gastric protection.
    • Continue therapy, ensuring monitoring for any GI bleeding risks due to thrombocytopenia.

[Prognostic and Treatment Implications of Key Genetic and Laboratory Findings]

1. Cytogenetics and Karyotype Analysis (2024-12-31)

• Findings: 46,XY[20] normal karyotype.
• Implication:
  • No chromosomal abnormalities detected, which suggests the absence of high-risk cytogenetic markers.
  • However, routine G-banding at 350-band level may not detect cryptic rearrangements, so molecular studies (e.g., NGS, FISH) should be considered if clinically indicated.
  • Prognostic Impact:
    • Standard risk AML if molecular markers (e.g., FLT3/NPM1) are taken into account.
    • No complex karyotype or deletions (e.g., -5/del(5q), -7/del(7q), 11q23 rearrangement), which is favorable.
• Treatment Decision:
  • Continue Venetoclax + Cytarabine (LDAC).
  • Consider additional molecular profiling (e.g., NGS) if deeper mutational insights are needed.

2. FLT3 Mutations (2024-12-25, 2024-12-23)

• FLT3-D835: Undetectable.
• FLT3-ITD: Presence of mutation.
• Implication:
  • FLT3-ITD mutation is an adverse prognostic marker, associated with higher relapse rates and poorer overall survival.
  • FLT3-D835 negative suggests no additional resistance mutations within the FLT3 gene.
  • FLT3-ITD requires targeted therapy consideration.
• Treatment Decision:
  • Consider adding a FLT3 inhibitor (e.g., Gilteritinib or Midostaurin) if available.
  • Higher risk of relapse, so stem cell transplant should be strongly considered if remission is achieved.

3. NPM1 Mutation (2024-12-25)

• Presence of NPM1 mutation.
• Implication:
  • NPM1 mutations in AML are generally favorable, particularly in the absence of FLT3-ITD.
  • However, this patient has co-occurring FLT3-ITD, which negates the favorable prognosis and shifts risk to intermediate-to-poor prognosis.
  • Better response to Venetoclax-based regimens.
• Treatment Decision:
  • Continue Venetoclax-based therapy, as NPM1-mutated AML shows good response.
  • Aggressive post-remission strategy (e.g., allogeneic stem cell transplant) should be planned due to FLT3-ITD positivity.

4. JAK2 Mutation (2024-12-23)

• 0.00% mutation detected.
• Implication:
  • No evidence of JAK2-associated myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) overlap.
  • No impact on AML treatment.
  • No change in therapy needed.

2024-12-16

[Key Summary]

• Primary Issue:
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with multilineage dysplasia.
• Secondary Issues:
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension (HTN), chronic kidney disease (CKD, Stage III, eGFR = 51.94 mL/min/1.73 m² on 2024-12-16), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
• Presentation:
  • Dyspnea, chest discomfort, and malaise ongoing for 2 weeks (2024-12-15).
• Current Lab Findings (2024-12-16):
  • WBC: 66.36 x10³/uL (↓ from 71.83 x10³/uL on 2024-12-15).
    
  • Blasts: 22% (↓ from 31% on 2024-12-15).
    
  • HGB: 9.2 g/dL → Indicates anemia.
    
  • PLT: 82 x10³/uL → Thrombocytopenia.
    
  • Creatinine: 1.42 mg/dL (eGFR = 51.94 mL/min/1.73 m²).
    
  • D-dimer: 3137 ng/mL (elevated on 2024-12-15).
• Recent Treatment:
  • Initiated on 2024-12-15, Hydrea (hydroxyurea 500 mg TID) to reduce WBC count.

[Problem-Oriented Comments]

Objective:

• Lab Results:
  • WBC: Decreased from 71.83 x10³/uL on 2024-12-15 to 66.36 x10³/uL on 2024-12-16.
    
  • Blast cells: Reduced from 31% to 22% (same timeframe).
    
  • HGB: Dropped slightly to 9.2 g/dL on 2024-12-16.
    
  • PLT: Decreased from 100 x10³/uL on 2024-12-15 to 82 x10³/uL.
    
  • Renal: Creatinine increased from 1.32 mg/dL (2024-12-15) to 1.42 mg/dL (2024-12-16), with eGFR declining to 51.94 mL/min/1.73 m².
• Vitals on Admission (2024-12-15): BP 159/73 mmHg, HR 94 bpm, SpO₂ 95%.

Assessment:

• The patient has AML with hyperleukocytosis and bone marrow dysfunction manifesting as:
  • Leukocytosis (WBC 66.36 x10³/uL on 2024-12-16).
    
  • Anemia (HGB = 9.2 g/dL).
    
  • Thrombocytopenia (PLT = 82 x10³/uL).
• Response to Hydrea:
  • Partial improvement in leukocytosis (WBC ↓ ~7%) and blast percentage.
• Renal Concerns:
  • Worsening CKD (creatinine ↑ to 1.42 mg/dL on 2024-12-16).
    
  • eGFR decline indicates kidney function deterioration, likely due to AML and medications.
• D-dimer Elevation: Hypercoagulability risk (3137 ng/mL on 2024-12-15), possibly AML-associated.

Recommendations:

• AML Management:
  • Continue Hydrea (hydroxyurea 500 mg TID) started on 2024-12-15.
    
  • Repeat CBC daily to monitor leukocytosis and adjust Hydrea dosage accordingly.
    
  • Consider induction chemotherapy once the patient stabilizes and bone marrow biopsy confirms cytogenetics.
• Supportive Care:
  • Anemia: Monitor HGB daily; consider transfusion if HGB < 8.0 g/dL or symptomatic.
    
  • Thrombocytopenia: Platelet transfusion if PLT < 10 x10³/uL or bleeding occurs.
    
  • Renal: Monitor renal function and adjust nephrotoxic medications if needed.
    
  • D-dimer: Screen for thrombosis with lower extremity Doppler. Consider prophylactic anticoagulation.
• Chronic Disease Management:
  • CKD: Monitor creatinine and eGFR closely. Avoid nephrotoxic agents.
    
  • CAD/HTN: Maintain current treatment (Carvedilol, Amlodipine, Plavix) with BP monitoring.
    
  • Diabetes: Adjust Amaryl (glimepiride) cautiously given CKD progression and stress hyperglycemia (glucose = 220 mg/dL on 2024-12-15).

[Active Medication Review]

• Hydrea (hydroxyurea): Appropriate for AML leukocytosis - Monitor CBC; renal dosing not needed at this stage.
• Plavix (clopidogrel): Appropriate for CAD - Monitor bleeding risk (low platelets).
• Amepiride (glimepiride): Caution in CKD stage III - Risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose and renal labs.
• Carvedilol: Appropriate for CAD and HTN - Stable dosing; no renal adjustment needed.
• Norvasc (amlodipine): Appropriate for HTN - Continue as BP is stable.
• Atozet (ezetimibe/simvastatin) - Appropriate for dyslipidemia - Monitor liver enzymes and CKD progression.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

• Hydrea + Plavix: Increased risk of bleeding due to thrombocytopenia. Monitor platelet counts closely.

[Treatment Recommendations for AML]

Given this patient’s age (73 years), comorbidities (CAD, CKD stage III, and DM), and clinical presentation of hyperleukocytosis (WBC = 66.36 x10³/uL, blasts = 22%), an individualized approach is preferred.

1. Induction Therapy: Lower Intensity Approach

• For elderly patients with AML who have significant comorbidities or reduced renal function, non-intensive regimens are appropriate:
  • Venetoclax + Hypomethylating Agents (HMAs):
    • Venetoclax (oral BCL-2 inhibitor): Start at 100 mg on day 1, ramp up to 400 mg/day based on renal tolerance.
      
    • Combine with:
      • Azacitidine: 75 mg/m² subcutaneous/IV on days 1–7 of each 28-day cycle.
        
      • Decitabine: 20 mg/m² IV daily for 5–10 days every 28 days.
        
    • Rationale:
      • This regimen has shown improved response rates in elderly AML patients unfit for intensive chemotherapy.
        
  • Low-Dose Cytarabine (LDAC) + Venetoclax:
    • Cytarabine: 20 mg twice daily for 10 days, every 4–6 weeks.
      
    • Venetoclax can be added with careful renal dose adjustment (eGFR = 51.94 mL/min).
      
  • Hydroxyurea can be continued temporarily until cytoreduction is achieved for hyperleukocytosis.

2. Supportive Care

• Supportive care is crucial during induction:
  • Transfusion Support:
    • RBC transfusions if HGB < 8 g/dL.
      
    • Platelet transfusions if PLT < 10 x10³/uL or bleeding occurs.
      
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) Prophylaxis:
    • IV hydration and febuxostat or rasburicase (for renal dysfunction or high uric acid).
      
  • Infection Prophylaxis:
    • Antibiotics and antifungals (fluoroquinolones, fluconazole).
      
  • Renal Monitoring:
    • Renal dose adjustment for Venetoclax and cytarabine. Monitor electrolytes and creatinine closely.
      
  • D-dimer Management:
    • Screen for thrombosis (e.g., Doppler US) and consider prophylactic anticoagulation if appropriate.

3. Next Steps: Bone Marrow Biopsy and Genetic Testing

• Bone marrow biopsy with cytogenetics and molecular testing (e.g., FLT3, IDH1/IDH2 mutations) to guide therapy.

• Assess eligibility for targeted therapy if actionable mutations are detected:

  • FLT3 mutation → Midostaurin or Gilteritinib.
    
  • IDH1/IDH2 mutations → Ivosidenib (IDH1) or Enasidenib (IDH2).

Summary

1. Initiate Venetoclax + Azacitidine as the preferred induction regimen for this unfit elderly patient.
   
2. Maintain Hydrea temporarily for cytoreduction.
   
3. Provide comprehensive supportive care with transfusions, TLS prophylaxis, and renal monitoring.
   
4. Perform bone marrow biopsy and molecular studies for targeted treatment options.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-11 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Bilateral Pleura effusion is noted.
  • Patchy consolidation projecting at RLL of the lung is noted. Please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2025-01-06 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Bilateral Pleura effusion is noted.
  • Patchy consolidation projecting at RLL and LLL of the lung is noted. Please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2024-12-27 SONO - chest
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal to small amount of pleural effusion in the left hemithorax. The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was small to moderate loculated pleural effusion with fibrine and septum formation in the right hemithorax. The right pig-tail removed because of occluded under normal saline flushing. Chylothorax drainage was tried but only 15cc whitish fluid was drained. No further procedure was done.
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 15 ml, whitish milk like fluid
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral pleural effusion (Left: minimal to small and Right: small to moderate loculated with septum formation)
    • Right pig-tail was removed.
• 2024-12-05 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Massive right Pleura effusion is noted.
  • S/P pigtail catheter implantation at right CP angle.
  • Mild left pleura effusion
• 2024-12-05 SONO - chest
  • Findings
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • Pleura positive, Pleura Line thin
      • Effusion: Echogenicity sand-like extensive
        • Size > 3-ICS, passive ateelectasis.
    • Pig-tail tube inserted through guide wire.
    • Daily tapping < 1000ml perday
• 2024-11-29 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Massive right Pleura effusion is noted.
  • Mild left pleura effusion
• 2024-11-29 SONO - chest
  • Indication: right massive chylothorax for drainage
  • Special Procedure: Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 2400 ml pinkish cloudy
  • Echo diagnosis: Bilateral pleural effusion (Left: trivial and Right: massive), post right therapeutic thoracentesis.
• 2024-11-22 SONO - chest
  • Indication: right chylothorax s/p pig-tail drainage with poor drainage function
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal amount of pleural effusion in the left hemithorax (1/2 ICS 5-6cm depth). The left basal lung was mild collapsed due to effusion related.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal amount of pleural effusion in the right hemithorax (<1/2 ICS 5-6cm depth). The drainage function of pig-tail was adequate after drawed by syringe. However, fluid was easy to seep out next to the hole noted by his family at home. After explained and discussed with himself and his family, the pig-tail was removed. No other procedure was done.
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral minimal pleural effusion.
    • Removed right pig-tail.
• 2024-11-19, -11-14 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Left Pleura effusion is noted.
  • S/P pigtail catheter implantation at right CP angle.
• 2024-11-12 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 35% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
• 2024-11-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96 - 35) / 96 = 63.54%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Concentric LVH; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Aortic sclerosis
    • Trivial MR and mild TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-11-08 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the soft tissue mass in bilateral paraspinal regions and encircling the thoracic aorta, compatible with lymphoma.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left supraclavicular fossa and in some mediastinal paratracheal and right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? lymphoma of low FDG uptake?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the pleura of right lung. Inflammation is more likely. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, bilateral kidneys and ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-11-04 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure: Pleural tapping, 16 #-needle, Left side 730 ml serosanguineous
  • Echo diagnosis
    • right side trivial amount of plerual effusion
    • left side moderate amount of pleural effusion, 730cc serosangious fluid was aspirated and the specimen was sent for cell block study.
• 2024-10-30 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • s/p pigtail placement at right hemithorax.
  • left pleural effusin is found.
  • Osteopenia at the examing bony structure is found.
• 2024-10-30 Patho - bronchus biopsy
  • Soft tissue, paraspinal mass, CT-guide biopsy — B-cell lymphoma
  • Sections show diffuse infiltration of medium to large lymphoid cells with fibrous bands and clear cytoplasm.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal LCA(+), CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), CD56(-), CD10(-), Cyclin D1(-), CD43(+), C-MYC(-), CD23(focal +), CD30(-), CD5(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), and MUM1(-). The Ki-67 is about 10%. The morphology is in favor of diffuse large B-cell lymphma, but the immunohistochemical stains are supportive for marginal zone lymphoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-10-30 CT guide biopsy
  • Non-contrast CT-guide biopsy of right posterior mediastinal mass revealed:
    • A mass lesion in right posterior mediastinal.
    • Under local anesthesia and CT-guiding, the 15-16G co-axial biopsy needle was inserted into the lesion and several tissue cords were obtained.
  • Impression
    • Right posterior mediastinal mass, s/p CT-guided biopsy
• 2024-10-28 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure: Pleural tapping, 16 #-needle, Left side 600 ml serosanguineous
  • Echo diagnosis
    • left side small amount of pleural effusion, 600cc serosangious fluid was aspirated for analysis.
    • right side moderate amount of pleural effusion, pig-tail drainage via right 7th ICS posterior mid-axallary line was performed and serosangious fluid was drained out smoothly.
• 2024-10-24 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Massive bilateral pleural effusion and consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at AP window and bilateral paratracheal region
    • Abnormal soft tissue mass encircling thoracic aorta is found. (Se301 Im41), previous rupture? tumor? Suggest contrast enhanced study if indicated.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Imp:
    • Massive bilateral pleural effusion and consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe
    • Abnormal soft tissue mass encircling thoracic aorta is found. (Se301 Im41), previous rupture? tumor? Suggest contrast enhanced study if indicated.
• 2024-10-23 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • A 16# long catheter was inserted into right 5th ICS along mid-posterior scapular line. 1200ml pink milky fluid was drained and sent for routine, BCS, bacteria/TB/fungus cultures, TB-PCR and cell block.
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, massive, right
    • Atelectasis, LLL, RLL
    • Pleural effusion, minimal, left
• 2024-10-22, -10-18 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Pleural effusion over bilateral pleural space is found.
• 2024-09-20 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • Right lower lung volume decrease is noted.
  • Blunting of bilateral costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-09-20 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 1200 ml, orange color
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral pleural effusion (Left: trivial and Right: moderate to massive), post right therapeutic thoracentesis.
• 2024-08-13 ECG 24hr
  • Baseline was sinsu rhythm
  • Rare isolated VPCs
  • Rare isolated APCs / APC couplet
  • 1 episode of short-run AT, 5 beats
  • No long pause
• 2024-11-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (146 - 43) / 146 = 70.55%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal and RV hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Calcified aortic valve with mild aortic stenosis (AVA = 1.87 cm2 by 2D method; mean transaortic pressure gradient 10 mmHG); mild MR; trivial TR; mild PR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification; mildly dilated proximal ascending aorta (35 mm).
    • Some R’t pleural effusion.
• 2024-07-26 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • elevation of Rt hemidiaphragm, with lung base volume loss and moderate Rt pleural effusion
  • small Lt pleural effusion
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
  • moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte
• 2024-03-25 Patho - pleural/pericardial biopsy
  • Pleura, right, biopsy — chronic inflammation
  • Section shows skeletal muscle fibers and fibroadipose tissue with mild fibrosis, chronic inflammatory cell infiltration, and crushed artifact. Some reactive mesothelial cells and foamy histiocytes are seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), CK7(+), CK20(-), Calretinin(+), TTF-1(-), p40(-), and CD56(-). No definite granuloma or malignant cell is found. The PAS and AFB special stains are negative.
  • The immunohistochemical stains of LCA, CD3, and CD20 show mixed lymphoid population.
• 2024-03-13 Neurosonography
  • Mild atherosclerosis in following arteries:
    • Lt Common carotid artery (CCA)
  • Total blood flow volume of bilateral Vertebral artery: (>100) ml/min, indicating No evidence of Vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI).
• 2024-03-08 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 1200ml serosanguineous
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right moderate pleural effusion post diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis.
• 2024-03-01 CT - brain
  • no evidence of brain tumors.
• 2024-03-01 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Degenerative joint disease of cervical spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • Disk space narrowing.
• 2024-02-19 SONO - chest
  • Echo diagnosis: right side small amount of pleural effusion, 1000cc serosangious fluid was drained out for symptom relief.
• 2024-02-16 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • Elevation of Rt hemidiaphragm and progression of Rt pleural effusion, Normal heart size.
  • Marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
• 2024-02-16 Bronchodilator Test
  • poor test
  • moderately severe lung restriction
• 2024-01-17 SONO - nephrology
  • Bilateral chronic change with small sized kidney.
• 2024-01-16 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • Elevation of Rt hemidiaphragm and regression of Rt pleural effusion s/p thoracocentesis
  • Marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
• 2024-01-11 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • A 16# long catheter was inserted into right 5th ICS along mid-posterior scapular line. 1100ml serosanguious fluid was drained and sent for routine, BCS, bacteria/TB/fungus cultures and cell block.
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, moderate, right
    • Atelectasis, RLL
    • Pleural effusion, minimal left
• 2024-01-09 Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) & Electromyography (EMG)
  • Findings
    • Slowing of motor conduction velocities diffusely. Prolonged distal motor latency in bilateral median nerves. Reduced CMAP amplitude in bilateral peroneal and tibial nerves
    • Slowing of sensory conduction velocities in bilateral median and bilateral ulnar nerves. Reduced SNAP amplitude diffusely
    • The F wave was prolonged diffusely
    • H reflex: prolonged bilaterally
    • The QST study showed abnormal warm threshold in right upper limb; abnormal warm and cold threshold in right lower limb
  • Conclusion
    • The abnormal NCS study may suggest mixed sensorimotor polyneuropathy superimposed polyradiculopathy.
    • The QST study may suggest small fiber disease. Advice clinical correlation
• 2023-12-06 Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) & Electromyography (EMG)
  • Findings
    • RR Interval variation/RRIV
      • The RRIV study showed normal RR interval variation at rest and during deep breathing.
    • Sympathetic Skin Response/SSR
      • The SSR study showed no response at sole
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings may suggest possible autonomic dysfunction. Advice clinical correlation
• 2023-12-06 Neurosonography
  • Mild atheromatous lesions in right distal CCA
  • Normal PSV in bilateral ICA and CCA. Normal ICA/CCA PS ratio bilaterally
  • Adequate total VA flow (174) may suggest no evidence of VBI
  • Smaller caiber with decreased flow in right VA, possible right VA hypoplasia.
• 2023-12-04 Bone densitometry - hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.662 gms/cm2, about 1.7 SD below the peak bone mass (78%) and SD below the mean of age-matched people (%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2023-12-04 Bone densitometry - spine
  • L-spines BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 1.170 gms/cm2, about 1.4 SD above the peak bone mass (115%) and SD below the mean of age-matched people (%).
  • Impression
    • Normal

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-24 SOAP Dermatology Liao ZeYuan
  • A: herpes simplex
  • Prescription
    • Acylo (acyclovir 400mg) 2# 5DPD 7D
• 2024-12-13 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • A: nocturia
  • Prescription x3
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-11-27 SOAP Neurology Liu XiuXun
  • A: MGUS and lymphoma
  • Prescription x3
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 28D
• 2024-11-27 SOAP Cardiology Zhang HengJia
  • Prescription x3
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Nakasser SR (diltiazem 120mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 0.5# HS 28D
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 1# ASORDER RECT 28D for constipation

[consultation]

• 2024-12-31 Dermatology
  • Q
    • For herpes simplex evaluation
    • This is a 91 y/o male patient with Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV, IPI:3 (age, stageIV, ECOG2). This time, he was admitted for chemotherapy with R-COP.
    • He suffered from grouped vesicles on erythematous base of bilateral buttocks were noted for 3 days, so he came to Dermatology OPD for help on 2024/12/24, and impression of herpes simplex, s/p Acylo 400mg/tab 2 tab 5DPD on 2024/12/24 to 2024/12/30. We need your help for herpes simplex evaluation, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • dry crusted vesicles on the buttocks, s/p oral acyclovir treatment 2024/12/24 to 2024/12/30
    • denied any drug allergy hx
    • Impression: herpes simplex
    • Suggestion:
      • Biomycin ointment bid for buttock wound care.
• 2024-12-05 Urology
  • Q
    • This 91-year-old man, a patient of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV, status post R-COP. He has the history of BPH with Harnalidge OCAS 0.4mg/tab 1 tab QDAC treatment, but he complaints nocturia polyuria become worse, so we need your help for evaluation, thanks a alot!!
  • A
    • Hyponatremia and pleural effusion noted with furosemide 1tab QD use
    • Please follow up urine output and record diary.
• 2024-11-05 Rehabiliation
  • Q
    • for CGA evaluation
  • A
    • 91M with right pleural effusion was admitted for VATS for lung tumor survey. Right chest pigtail (watermelon milk-like drainage fluid).
    • A
      • Resides in an apartment building with an elevator, lives with family, and is cared for by her daughter at home.
      • E4V5M6 with fair cognition
      • Walk to toilet under minA
      • MP near full with mild decreased muscle endurance
    • Plan:
      • Encourage early bed off if clinical status stable

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 515mg NS 250mL + vincristine 1mg/m2 0.75mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 40mg/m2 40mg PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 0.25mg + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL + vincristine 1mg/m2 0.75mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 40mg/m2 40mg PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 0.25mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-30 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 520mg NS 500mL + vincristine 1mg/m2 0.75mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 40mg/m2 40mg PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 0.25mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-05 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL + vincristine 1mg/m2 1mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 40mg/m2 50mg PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 0.25mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-12 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL + vincristine 1mg/m2 1mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 40mg/m2 50mg PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 0.25mg + NS 250mL

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2025-02-12

The 92-year-old male patient has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL, Stage IV, IPI:3) with bilateral pleural effusion, chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3a, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertensive heart disease. He is undergoing R-COP chemotherapy (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisolone) every three weeks, with C4 administered on 2025-02-11. Recent findings include:

• Bilateral pleural effusion with patchy RLL consolidation (CXR 2025-02-11)
  
• Leukocytosis with neutrophil predominance (WBC 10.27 x10^3/uL, Neutrophil 81.7%) (CBC 2025-02-11)
  
• Mild hypokalemia (K 3.2 mmol/L) (Electrolytes 2025-02-11)
  
• Stable renal function (eGFR 68.7 mL/min/1.73m², Creatinine 1.07 mg/dL) (Renal Panel 2025-02-11)
  
• Resolved herpes simplex with dry crusted vesicles (Dermatology 2024-12-31)

Problem #1: Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL, Stage IV, IPI:3)

• Objective
  • Diagnosed via CT-guided biopsy (2024-10-30): CD20(+), BCL2(+), Ki-67 ~10%.
    
  • PET (2024-11-08): Hypermetabolic masses encircling thoracic aorta, mediastinal/paratracheal lymph nodes.
    
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2024-11-12): No malignancy.
    
  • Received C4 R-COP on 2025-02-11.
• Assessment
  • Lymphoma remains active, but low Ki-67 (10%) suggests an indolent course.
    
  • Chemotherapy appears tolerated despite age and comorbidities.
    
  • Monitor treatment response via follow-up PET scan after C6.
• Recommendation
  • Consider PET/CT reassessment after C6 to evaluate treatment response.
    
  • Monitor for myelosuppression and neuropathy (vincristine toxicity).
    
  • Assess if rituximab hypersensitivity reactions occur, as elderly patients have higher risk.

Problem #2: Bilateral Pleural Effusion and Suspected Pneumonia

• Objective
  • Persistent bilateral pleural effusion (CXR 2025-02-11).
    
  • Patchy consolidation in RLL (CXR 2025-02-11), suspicious for pneumonia.
    
  • History of chylothorax, requiring pig-tail drainage (2024-10-28).
• Assessment
  • Pleural effusion persists despite multiple thoracenteses.
    
  • Increased neutrophil count (81.7%) and leukocytosis (WBC 10.27 x10^3/uL) suggest possible infection.
    
  • Needs correlation with symptoms (fever, productive cough) and CRP/PCT.
• Recommendation
  • Start empirical antibiotics if infection is suspected (e.g., ceftriaxone + azithromycin).
    
  • Consider pleural fluid analysis (cell count, culture, cytology) to rule out malignant effusion.
    
  • Monitor for worsening respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, hypoxia).

Problem #3: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 3a

• Objective
  • Stable renal function (Creatinine 1.07 mg/dL, eGFR 68.7 mL/min/1.73m²) (Renal Panel 2025-02-11).
    
  • BUN 18 mg/dL (2025-02-11) remains stable.
    
  • Past mild electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia, mild hypocalcemia).
• Assessment
  • Renal function is stable despite chemotherapy.
    
  • No acute kidney injury (AKI) detected.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor fluid status closely due to pleural effusion.
    
  • Ensure adequate hydration but avoid volume overload (risk of pulmonary congestion).
    
  • Continue nephroprotective strategies (avoid NSAIDs, optimize BP and diabetes control).

Problem #4: Hypokalemia

• Objective
  • Mild hypokalemia (K 3.2 mmol/L) (2025-02-11).
    
  • Previously 3.0 mmol/L (2024-12-30), indicating a persistent trend.
    
  • Receiving Const-K (potassium chloride) TID.
• Assessment
  • Hypokalemia remains mild but persistent.
    
  • Possible causes: furosemide use (loop diuretic), chemotherapy-related losses.
• Recommendation
  • Increase potassium supplementation to achieve >3.5 mmol/L.
    
  • Check magnesium levels (already normal at 2.0 mg/dL) to ensure proper potassium retention.
    
  • Monitor ECG for arrhythmias if hypokalemia worsens.

Problem #5: Herpes Simplex (Resolved)

• Objective
  • Dry crusted vesicles on buttocks (Dermatology 2024-12-31).
    
  • Treated with Acylo (acyclovir) 400 mg PO (2024-12-24 to 2024-12-30).
• Assessment
  • Resolved without complications.
    
  • No signs of recurrent infection.
• Recommendation
  • Continue monitoring for recurrence.
    
  • Ensure adequate antiviral prophylaxis if immunosuppression worsens.

Suggested Plan

• Primary Oncology Management
  • Continue R-COP chemotherapy (next cycle in ~3 weeks).
    
  • Plan for PET/CT after C6 to assess treatment response.
    
  • Monitor chemotherapy-related side effects (myelosuppression, neuropathy).
• Pleural Effusion & Pulmonary Considerations
  • Rule out pneumonia (patchy RLL consolidation on CXR 2025-02-11).
    
  • Consider empirical antibiotics (ceftriaxone + azithromycin) if infection is likely.
    
  • Perform pleural fluid analysis to reassess malignancy vs. infection.
    
  • Monitor oxygen saturation and respiratory effort.
• Renal and Electrolyte Management
  • Continue monitoring CKD stability.
    
  • Maintain hydration without volume overload.
    
  • Increase potassium supplementation (Const-K TID).
• General Recommendations
  • Monitor for recurrent herpes simplex.
    
  • Ensure optimal diabetes control, considering steroid-induced hyperglycemia.
    
  • Maintain antihypertensive regimen to prevent further cardiac strain.

2024-12-31

Primary Diagnosis: Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

• Evidence:
  • Confirmed via CT-guided biopsy on 2024-10-30 with immunohistochemical findings: CD20(+), BCL2(+), LCA(+), Ki-67 at 10%.
  • PET scan (2024-11-08) revealed hypermetabolic soft tissue masses encircling the thoracic aorta and lymph nodes (mediastinal, paratracheal), compatible with lymphoma.
• Comments:
  • The patient’s ongoing treatment with R-mini COP regimen (2024-12-30, 2024-12-05, and 2024-11-12) is appropriate given his advanced age (92 years) and ECOG 2.
  • Monitor for cumulative toxicities of chemotherapy, including myelosuppression and neuropathy due to vincristine.
  • Consider follow-up PET imaging post-C3 to assess treatment response.
  • Monitor for secondary infections due to immunosuppression.

Bilateral Pleural Effusion

• Evidence:
  • Massive right pleural effusion with passive atelectasis on chest ultrasound (2024-12-05) and CT findings (2024-10-24).
  • Persistent chylothorax confirmed via pig-tail drainage fluid analysis on 2024-10-28 (pink milky fluid).
• Comments:
  • Chylothorax management with pig-tail drainage and low-fat or medium-chain triglyceride diet is noted.
  • Fluid drainage (daily <1000 mL) should continue until pleural effusion resolves or stabilizes.
  • Monitor for signs of secondary infection (e.g., pleural fluid culture if fever develops).

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 3

• Evidence:
  • Baseline creatinine: 1.17–1.22 mg/dL and eGFR 59.05–61.97 mL/min/1.73m² (2024-12-30, 2024-12-27).
• Comments:
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents during chemotherapy.
  • Monitor renal function closely during R-mini COP, especially with cyclophosphamide.
  • Maintain hydration and avoid NSAIDs to prevent further CKD progression.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

• Evidence:
  • Diagnosed in 2022.
• Comments:
  • Monitor blood glucose levels closely as corticosteroids in R-mini COP may exacerbate hyperglycemia.
  • Consider adding a rapid-acting insulin or adjusting diabetes medications as needed during the prednisone treatment days (D1–D5).

Hypokalemia

• Evidence:
  • Potassium: 3.0 mmol/L on 2024-12-30.
• Comments:
  • Current prescription of Const-K (potassium chloride) TID is appropriate.
  • Recheck potassium after 48 hours of supplementation and ensure it is maintained above 3.5 mmol/L.
  • Evaluate other causes, such as diuretics (e.g., furosemide) or GI losses.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Evidence:
  • History of COPD with exacerbation noted recently (2024-12-05).
• Comments:
  • Optimize respiratory care with bronchodilators and monitor for signs of respiratory failure, especially given his pleural effusion.
  • Ensure oxygen therapy (nasal cannula 3L/min) is titrated based on SpO2 to avoid CO2 retention.
  • Vaccination status for influenza and pneumococcus should be up-to-date if indicated.

Herpes Simplex Infection

• Evidence:
  • Diagnosis of herpes simplex (2024-12-24); ongoing treatment with Acylo (acyclovir) 400 mg 2# 5DPD for 7 days.
• Comments:
  • Continue antiviral therapy as prescribed.
  • Monitor for signs of recurrence or dissemination, particularly in the context of chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.

Cardiac Considerations

• Evidence:
  • Echocardiography (2024-11-11) showed concentric LVH, mild LV diastolic dysfunction (Grade 1), LVEF 64%.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly noted on CXR (2024-12-05).
• Comments:
  • Continue antihypertensive therapy to control hypertension and minimize cardiac strain.
  • Monitor for signs of fluid overload during pleural effusion management.

Nutritional Deficiency

• Evidence:
  • Hypocalcemia: 2.09 mmol/L on 2024-12-30.
  • Albumin: 3.0 g/dL, indicating mild malnutrition.
• Comments:
  • Supplement calcium and vitamin D to correct hypocalcemia.
  • Assess for dietary insufficiencies and ensure adequate protein and caloric intake, especially in light of chemotherapy demands.

2024-12-06

This is a 91-year-old male with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) undergoing his second cycle of R-mini COP chemotherapy. His clinical course is complicated by chronic kidney disease (stage 3a), type 2 diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with acute exacerbation, electrolyte imbalance, and bilateral pleural effusions requiring recurrent interventions. He presents for chemotherapy with additional findings of dyspnea, hypocalcemia, hypoalbuminemia, and signs of malnutrition.

1. Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) - Stage IV

• Objective:
  • Confirmed DLBCL on biopsy with CD20 positivity, low Ki-67 (10%), and pleural involvement.
  • Recent chemotherapy with R-mini COP; preparation for the second cycle.
  • Persistent systemic symptoms (fatigue, weight loss, dyspnea).
  • PET-CT indicates FDG-avid paraspinal masses and pleural involvement.
• Assessment:
  • The patient is receiving appropriate treatment for DLBCL with R-mini COP.
  • Reduced chemotherapy intensity is suitable due to advanced age, frailty, and comorbidities (CKD, COPD, cardiac disease).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue C2 R-mini COP as planned and monitor for efficacy (clinical improvement and imaging) and toxicity (myelosuppression, infection).
  • Monitor tumor markers (e.g., LDH) and pleural effusion management to assess disease progression or response.

2. Bilateral Pleural Effusion

• Objective:
  • Recurrent pleural effusions (massive right-sided, mild left-sided).
  • Chylothorax confirmed by pleural triglycerides (1261 mg/dL).
  • CXR findings of persistent effusion despite pigtail drainage.
  • Dyspnea noted on physical exam.
• Assessment:
  • Pleural effusion likely malignant (DLBCL-related) with a significant chylothorax component.
  • Management with pigtail drainage is ongoing but needs optimization to balance fluid removal and nutrition.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue controlled drainage and evaluate efficacy via imaging.
  • Initiate nutritional support with a low-fat diet enriched with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).
  • Consider additional interventions if effusion persists (e.g., pleurodesis or targeted therapies if chemotherapy fails).

3. Electrolyte Imbalance

• Objective:
  • Lab findings on 2024-12-05:
    • Hypokalemia (3.0 mmol/L), hypomagnesemia (1.8 mg/dL), and hypocalcemia (2.00 mmol/L).
    • Persistent hypoalbuminemia (2.8 g/dL).
  • Ongoing correction with IV and oral potassium (Const-K), magnesium oxide, and nutritional supplementation.
• Assessment:
  • Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia are partially corrected but need close monitoring during chemotherapy.
  • Hypocalcemia is likely related to hypoalbuminemia rather than a true ionized calcium deficit.
• Recommendations:
  • Adjust potassium and magnesium supplementation as needed based on repeat labs.
  • Focus on correcting hypoalbuminemia through nutritional support (high-protein, caloric diet or supplements).
  • Monitor ionized calcium levels before initiating calcium replacement.

4. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 3a

• Objective:
  • eGFR of 67.25 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-12-05.
  • Stable creatinine of 1.09 mg/dL but at risk of further decline with nephrotoxic agents (e.g., chemotherapy, furosemide, levofloxacin).
• Assessment:
  • CKD is stable, but diuretic use (furosemide) and chemotherapy require close renal monitoring to prevent progression.
• Recommendations:
  • Hydration optimization during chemotherapy.
  • Avoid unnecessary nephrotoxic agents, dose-adjust levofloxacin if needed.
  • Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine, and eGFR) frequently.

5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with Acute Exacerbation

• Objective:
  • History of COPD with chronic dyspnea.
  • Recent exacerbation evidenced by respiratory symptoms, low-grade hypoxia (SpO2 ~91% on 2024-12-06), and mucolytic therapy (acetylcysteine).
• Assessment:
  • Likely exacerbation related to malignancy or infections rather than intrinsic COPD worsening.
  • Oxygen therapy at 3L/min is supporting respiratory function.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue acetylcysteine and monitor response.
  • Optimize oxygen supplementation to maintain SpO2 > 92%.
  • Perform pulmonary function tests if exacerbation persists.

6. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperglycemia

• Objective:
  • Hyperglycemia reported intermittently (e.g., glucose 204 mg/dL on 2024-11-29).
  • No active glucose-lowering agents listed in the current regimen.
• Assessment:
  • Hyperglycemia may be steroid-induced due to high-dose prednisolone in the R-mini COP regimen.
  • Poor glucose control could increase the risk of infection and chemotherapy complications.
• Recommendations:
  • Initiate blood glucose monitoring during steroid therapy.
  • Start low-dose insulin or oral agents (e.g., metformin if renal function allows) if persistent hyperglycemia.

7. Hypertensive Heart Disease without Heart Failure

• Objective:
  • Longstanding history of hypertension, well-controlled with current medications (diltiazem).
  • No signs of decompensated heart failure; LVEF preserved (64%).
• Assessment:
  • Hypertension is stable but needs continuous monitoring, particularly during chemotherapy.
  • Risk of arrhythmias or exacerbation due to electrolyte imbalances and cardiotoxic drugs.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue current antihypertensive therapy (diltiazem).
  • Monitor BP, heart rate, and ECG during chemotherapy.

8. Anxiety/Depression

• Objective:
  • Current use of alprazolam and agomelatine for anxiety and depression.
• Assessment:
  • The patient has supportive management for psychological symptoms, essential in improving overall treatment compliance and quality of life.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue current medications but avoid excessive sedatives due to respiratory risks.
  • Consider psychotherapy or counseling for additional support.

9. Constipation

• Objective:
  • Use of bisacodyl suppository and sennoside for constipation.
• Assessment:
  • Likely related to reduced mobility, nutritional status.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize fiber and fluid intake.
  • Use laxatives sparingly and reassess bowel patterns regularly.

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[lab data]

2025-02-11 AFP 80.2 ng/mL
2024-08-26 AFP 11.1 ng/mL
2024-05-20 AFP (NM) 10.166 ng/ml
2024-02-23 AFP (NM) 5.445 ng/ml
2023-12-21 AFP (NM) 3.987 ng/ml
2023-11-24 AFP (NM) 3.797 ng/ml
2023-09-04 AFP (NM) 3.347 ng/ml
2023-03-16 AFP (NM) 3.428 ng/ml
2022-12-08 AFP (NM) 3.545 ng/ml
2022-08-19 AFP (NM) 2.289 ng/ml
2022-06-14 AFP 5.3 ng/mL
2022-05-03 AFP 18.6 ng/mL

2022-05-06 PIVKA-II 377.37 mAU/mL
2022-05-04 ICG (Indocyanine green) 5.5 %
2022-05-04 HBV DNA-PCR (quan) 94.4 IU/mL

2022-05-04 HBeAg Nonreactive
2022-05-04 HBeAg (Value) 0.365 S/CO

2022-05-03 HBsAg Reactive
2022-05-03 HBsAg (Value) 815.43 S/CO

2022-05-03 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2022-05-03 Anti-HCV Value 0.05 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-12-05 CXR
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left axis deviation
• 2024-11-14 Pathology - deudenum biopsy
  • Labeled as “bulb”, biopsy — hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Section shows tissue with marked chrnic inflammation and poorly differentiated carcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK7 (-), CK20 (-), CK19 (-), hepatocyte (focal +), Arginase (strong +), a pattern of hepatocellular carcinoma.
• 2024-11-14 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • No ulcer or varix was noted. Abnormal acute angulaation was noted at EC junction
    • Stomach
      • Cascade stomach was noted
    • Deudenum
      • A large tumor occupied nearly whole bulb was noted. Biopsy was done. Scope failed down to 2nd portion
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cascade stomach
    • Duodenal tumor, rule out hepatoma with doudenal metastasis or direct invasion, s/p biopsy
    • Failed to reach 2nd portion of duodenum
  • Suggestion:
    • According previous experiance of severe bleeding from metastatic hepatoma, please watch out GI bleeding.
• 2024-11-12 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Minimal mucosa break < 5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Endoscope was hardly pass through the EC junction, due to acute angle.
    • Stomach
      • No active gleeder or blood clot was noted at partial stomach from cardia. EGD was unable to going forward any further.
    • Deudenum
      • not check
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Suboptimal study, due to difficult insertion
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Consider to arrange UGI series, if stenosis or obstruction was suspect
• 2024-11-08 Embolization (TAE)
  • IMP: HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2024-10-28 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p left hepatic lobectomy.
    • Radiopaque materials at residual liver is found. Previous TACE is considered. Viable tumor at residual liver is also found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-05-18, the lesions regressed.
    • Right renal stone up to 0.78cm is found.
    • One new buldging tumor at doudenum measuring 2.78cm is found. The lesion is new. Suggest further study.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Imp:
    • HCC s/p left hepatic lobectomy and TACE with viable tumor at residual liver. Suggest another TACE or other treatment. In regression.
    • One new buldging tumor at doudenum measuring 2.78cm is found. The lesion is new. Suggest further study.
• 2024-09-03 Embolization (TAE)
  • IMP: HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2024-07-18 Embolization (TAE)
  • IMP: HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2024-06-29 CXR
  • left lower hemithorax displaced intra-abdominal contents due to diaphragmatic hernia, otherwise no active lung lesion
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • old fracture of Rt 6th-9th ribs
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad
• 2024-06-23 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Possible Lateral infarct, age undetermined
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-06-23 CXR
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
  • Increased infiltration over LLL. May be active infection.
  • Left pleural effusion.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-06-04 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Minimal mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
      • Cascade stomach was noted.
      • Some erosions were noted at antrum.
    • Deudenum
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Cascade stomach
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric erosions, antrum
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-06-03 Embolization (TAE)
  • IMP: HCCs at remnant hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2024-05-18 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy. Several faint enhancing tumors (up to 3.6cm) with mild venous wash out pattern at remnant liver c/w tumor recurrence. Partial thrombosis of right proximal portal vein c/w tumor invasion.
    • Left transdiaphragmatic hernia.
    • Right renal stone (10.4mm). Bil. renal cysts (up to 1.2cm).
    • Partial atelectasis at LLL.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy. Recurrent HCCs (up to 3.6cm) at remnant liver. Partial thrombosis of right proximal portal vein c/w tumor invasion.
• 2024-02-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • S/P left liver operation. Hypoechoic nodules (up to 3.32cm) in remnant liver.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
    • Right renal cyst (0.99x1.23cm, 0.84x1.09cm, 0.57x0.75cm) and stones (0.57cm, 0.30cm, 0.48cm). Left renal stone (0.66cm).
  • IMP:
    • S/P left liver operation. Hypoechoic nodules (up to 3.32cm) in remnant liver. S/P cholecystectomy. Right renal cyst (0.99x1.23cm, 0.84x1.09cm, 0.57x0.75cm) and stones (0.57cm, 0.30cm, 0.48cm). Left renal stone (0.66cm).
• 2023-12-19 Bladder Sonography
  • Report: PVR 18.6 mL
• 2023-12-19 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : good
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2023-11-23 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy.
    • Left transdiaphragmatic hernia.
    • Right renal stone (8.4mm). Bil. renal cysts (up to 1.2cm).
    • Partial atelectasis at LLL.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-11-13 Pathology - prostate TUR
  • Prostate, TUR-P — Nodular hyperplasia
  • Sections show multiple pieces of prostatic tissue with stromal and glandular hyperplasia and lymphocytic infiltration.
  • The immunohistochemical stain of 34BE12 reveals the basal layer.
• 2023-10-26 Pathology - prostate needle biopsy
  • Prostate, left, TRUS-P biopsy — Benign prostatic tissue
  • Prostate, right, TRUS — Benign prostatic tissue
• 2023-08-31 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • S/P left liver operation.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Right renal cysts (0.50x0.62cm, 1.13x1.27cm) and stones (0.34cm, 0.31cm, 0.39cm). Left renal stone (0.32cm).
  • IMP: S/P left liver operation. S/P cholecystectomy. Right renal cysts (0.50x0.62cm, 1.13x1.27cm) and stones (0.34cm, 0.31cm, 0.39cm). Left renal stone (0.32cm).
• 2023-03-20 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy.
    • Left transdiaphragmatic hernia.
    • Right renal stone (8.4mm). Bil. renal cysts (up to 1.2cm).
    • Partial atelectasis at LLL.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence. Left transdiaphragmatic hernia.
• 2022-12-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P left hepatectomy
      • The right lobe liver shows normal in size and echogenicity without focal lesion.
        
      • Portal vein flow: patent.
      • Bile ducts: not dilated.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • The pancreatic head and body shows normal in size and texture.
      • The pancreatic tail is obscured by overlying bowel gas.
    • The spleen shows normal in size and echogenicity without focal lesion.
    • Abdominal aorta and IVC show unremarkable finding.
    • There is no evidence of para-aortic lymphadenopathy or ascites.
    • Both kidney show normal echopattern and size.
    • There is no evidence of stone or hydronephrosis.
    • A renal stone 1.13 cm in right lower pole is noted.
    • A renal cyst measuring 1.27 cm in right middle pole is noted.
  • Impression:
    • S/P left hepatectomy .
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • A renal stone 1.13 cm in right lower pole is noted.
    • A renal cyst 1.27 cm in right middle pole is noted.
• 2022-10-17 SONO - soft tissue
  • Isoechoic tumor, 3.4x1.16cm in right axillary region, r/o lipoma, suggest clinical correlation and follow up.
• 2022-10-12 CXR
  • partial atelectasis of LLL and elevation of Lt hemidiaphragm accompying
  • cephalic displaced stomach
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
• 2022-08-24 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Probably (1) mild myocardial ischemia at the middle to basal lateral wall (LCx territory) and (2) normal variant or mild myocardial ischemia at the apex of LV.
    • Mild dilatation of LV is noted on post-stress images, indicating a high risk of CAD.
• 2022-08-18 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy.
    • Left transdiaphragmatic hernia.
    • Right renal stone (8.4mm).
    • Partial atelectasis at LLL.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P left liver operation and cholecystectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence. Left transdiaphragmatic hernia.
• 2022-05-30 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • moderate Lt pleural effusion with relaxation atelectasis of LLL associated elevation of hemidiaphragm.
    • dependent subsegment atelectasis of lingula and linear opacities at anterior RUL of the lung.
    • small Rt pleural effusion.
    • Mediastinum and hila: small anterior pericardial effusion.
      • old calcified LNs in the visceral space and both hila, may be sequela of previous TB infection
    • Vessels: mild calcified plaques of the LAD and Rt coronary arteries.
    • Aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • s/p left hepatectomy and heterogeneous fluid collection at anterior space of RUQ of abdomen.
      • several renal cysts on both kidneys and the largest one measuring 1.2 cm in size at right side.
      • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland
      • distension of stomch filled with air and fluid.
  • Impression:
    • moderate Lt pleural effusion with relaxation atelectasis of LLL of lung.
• 2022-05-23 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Several mucosal breaks less then 5 mm were noted at lower esophagus
    • Stomach
      • Large amount blood and blood clot pooling in GC side of upper body was noted during exam. Active oozing from and vasular lesion was noted at posterior part of cardia. Hemoclip (Sure clip) was applied on wound with hemostasis,
    • Duedenum
      • No ulcer or scar was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A
    • Gastric vacular lesion, cardia, PW, probably Dielafoy’s lesion, rule out bleeding gastric varix, s/p cliping
    • Superfical gastritis, antrum
  • Suggestion:
    • Different between Dieulafoy’s lesion and bleeding gastric varix is difficult, please prescribe both PPI and vasoactive agent.
• 2022-05-13 Pathology - gallbladder (benign lesion)
  • Gallbladder, laparoscopic cholecystectomy — Chronic cholecystitis and cholesterol polyps
  • The sections show a picture of chronic cholecystitis and cholesterol polyps, composed of polyps with numerous foamy histiocytes in the lamna propria, and mild inflammatory cells infiltration, mild mural fibrosis, and few Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses in the wall. A regional lymph node with reactive hyperplasia is present.
• 2022-05-13 Pathology - liver partial resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Liver, left, total left lobectomy — Hepatocellular carcinoma, poorly differentiated
    • Pathologic Staging: pT3Nx; Stage III at least
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen Type: Total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-S8 resection
    • Specimen Size: 19.5 x 13.6 x 6.8 cm; Weight: 650 gm
      
    • Focality: Solitary, well-defined, yellow and tan mass, 0.5 cm away from the nearest resection margin
      
    • Tumor Size: 13.2 x 10.5 x 8.5 cm
      
    • Satellite nodules: Multiple, the greatest one measuring 3.2 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
    • Tumor necrosis: Present
      
    • Venous (Large Vessel) Invasion: Absent
      
    • Non-tumor Liver Tissue: Non-cirrhotic
      
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled as: A1-A4= tumor, A5-A6= setellite nodules
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Hepatocellular carcinoma, trabecular and pseudoglandular patterns
    • Histologic Grade: Poorly differentiated (G3)
    • Tumor Necrosis: Present
      
    • Tumor Capsule: Encapsulated
      
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor confined to liver
      
    • Large Vessel Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Small Vessel Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Pathologic Staging (pTNM): Stage III at least (pT3Nx)
    • Margins
      • Parenchymal Margin: Free, 0.5 cm from closest margin
        
      • Hepatic Capsule: Uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
        
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
    • Hepatitis (specify type): Hepatitis B
    • Ishak Modified HAI Grading: Score=4 (interphase hepatitis=1/4, confluent necrosis=0/6, focal necrosis=1/4, portal inflammation=2/4) (Corresponding Metavir A1, mild activity)
      
    • Ishak Staging: F2 (Corresponding Metavir F1, portal fibrosis)
      
    • Fatty Change: Present (30%)
• 2022-05-04 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Findings:
    • There is a well-defined, mild heterogeneous mass at left hepatic lobe with central necrosis, measuring 13.2 cm in size (the largest dimension), showing hypointensity on T1WI and mild hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI. During dynamic study, this tumor shows contrast enhancement in arterial phase and contrast washout in portal-venous phase and delayed phase images.
      • HCC is highly suspected.
      • Left lobe portal vein and left hepatic vein are not visualized that may be tumor compression.
      • In addition, There are five nodular lesions in S4 of the liver, the largest one measuring 3 cm, show similar feature that are c/w daughter nodules (HCCs).
    • The gallbladder shows multiple polyps (< 1 cm).
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 1.2 cm in size at right lower pole.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T3 (T_value) N:N0 (N_value) M:M0 (M_value) STAGE:IIIA (Stage_value)
• 2022-05-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (99 - 29) / 99 = 70.71%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Mild to moderate MR, mild AR, and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2022-05-03 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with fat attenuation.
      • One mass about 8.5cm with focal necrosis was noted at left lobe.
      • Another isoechoic lesion about 3.2cm with hypoechoic ring was noted at S4/8 junction.
      • Small hypoechoic lesions were noted at S4.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
      • Hyperechoic lesions were noted on the gallbladder wall. the largest one is about 0.5cm.
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent right portal vein.
      • Left portal vein couldn’t be seen.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumor, left lobe
    • Hepatic tumor S4/8 junction
    • Gallbladder polyp

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-09 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • Tx Plan: FOLFOX
    • Arrange admission on 2025-02-11 for CT or MRI, then C/T with FOLFOX
  • Prescription
    • Sinbaby Lotion (ZnO, diphenhydramine, dibucaine, etc.) TID TOPI 7D
• 2024-11-07 ~ 2024-11-19 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hepatocellluar carcinoma, rT2N0M0 stageII status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on 2024/11/08 and immunotherapy with Tecentriq + Avastin on 2024/11/07. ECOG 1, BCLC B
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, due to hepatocellular carcinoma with duodenal invasion with bleeding
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Gout
  • CC
    • Recurrent liver tumor was noted by liver CT.
    • For schedule 5th immunotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • Further treatment with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combine with immunotherapy was indicated. Then crouse was performed for 4 times with smoothly.
    • Recent Liver CT on 2024/10/28 which showed HCC post left hepatic lobectomy and TACE with viable tumor at residual liver.
    • Under the impression of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma, the patient was admitted for shcedule 5th immunotherapy and TACE management.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received immunotherapy with Tecentriq and Avastin on 2024/11/07.
    • The Radiology Department was consulted to arrange Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE), which was performed uneventfully on 2024/11/08. The patient tolerated the procedure well, and after 8 hours of bed rest, no significant oozing was observed at the TACE wound site.
    • However, the patient developed a fever, likely a post-TACE side effect, but reported no abdominal pain. Right ankle pain due to a gout attack was managed with a local steroid injection, which was administered smoothly, leading to symptom relief.
    • Recently, the patient reported tarry stools. Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) scope was arranged on 2024/11/12, but the procedure was unsuccessful due to difficult insertion.
    • As tarry stools and anemia persisted, the patient was treated with a PPI pump, vitamin K1, Sandostatin, and Transamin.
    • Repeat UGI scope on 2024/11/14 revealed a duodenal tumor, raising concerns of hepatoma with duodenal metastasis or direct invasion.
    • Oncology and Radiology were consulted for further management, including radiotherapy for tumor bleeding control and systemic chemotherapy.
    • The patient remained relatively stable, with no additional discomfort and a controlled bleeding tendency. The patient was discharged 2024-11-19 in stable condition, with outpatient department (OPD) follow-up arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Scrat (sucralfate 1g/10mL/pk) 1# QIDAC 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# BIDAC 7D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID 7D
• 2024-09-02 ~ 2024-09-04 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we consulted the Radiology Department to arrange for Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE). The procedure was carried out uneventfully on 2024/09/03, and the patient tolerated the treatment well. Following 8 hours of bed rest, there was no significant oozing observed at the TACE wound site.
    • He also decided to receive immunotherapy therapy with Tecentriq + Avastin at the same day. The medication was applied and no significant discomfort was complained of. Repeat liver function tests on 2024/09/03 showed AST 32U/L, ALT 25U/L, TBI 0.356mg/dL, and DBI 0.06mg/dL. In a relatively stable condition without other discomfort, the patient was discharged, and an outpatient department (OPD) follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
    • naproxen 250mg 1# PRNQ12H 3D if pain or fever > 38’C
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 3D
• 2024-07-17 ~ 2024-07-19 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hepatocellluar carcinoma, rT2N0M0 stageII status post Transarterial Chemoembolization and immunotherapy with Tecentriq + Avastin on 2024/07/18. ECOG 1, BCLC B
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • Present illness history
    • Further treatment with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combine with immunotherapy was indicated, then first TACE was performed smoothly on 2024/06/03.
    • Under the impression of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma, the patient was admitted for 2nd TACE and immunotherapy management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we consulted the Radiology Department to arrange for Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE). The procedure was carried out uneventfully on 2024/07/18, and the patient tolerated the treatment well. Following 8 hours of bed rest, there was no significant oozing observed at the TACE wound site.
    • He also decided to receive immunotherapy therapy with Tecentriq + Avastin at the same day. The medication was applied and no significant discomfort was complained of.
    • Repeat liver function tests on 2024/07/19 showed AST 99U/L, ALT 128U/L, TBI 0.476mg/dL, and DBI 0.10mg/dL. In a relatively stable condition without other discomfort, the patient was discharged, and an outpatient department (OPD) follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • naproxen 250mg 1# PRNQ12H 3D if pain or fever > 38’C
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 3D
• 2024-06-25 ~ 2024-06-29 POMR Infectious Disease Hong BoBin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • COVID-19, virus identified
    • Bronchopneumonia
  • CC
    • Fever and productive cough in recent days.
  • Present illness history
    • This 66 year-old male has the histories of
      • Hepatocellluar carcinoma post left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection and cholecystectomy on 2022/05/12, pT3N0M0; Stage IIIA. ECOG:1. BCLC:A,
      • Hepatitis B carrier,
      • Hypertension.
      • Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    • He was regularly followed up at LMD and GS OPD and Hepatocellluar carcinoma, rT2N0M0 stage II status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on 2024/06/03, is admitted for fever and productive cough in recent days.
    • This time, he suffered from fever and productive cough in recent days. There is no TOCC or trauma hisory. He had no previous allergy to food or drug. There is no UTI symptom in recent days. He was brought to our ED for help.
    • At ED, vital signs showed fever 38.8’C and tachycardia (BP 126/72; HR 114; BT 38.8’C; RR 20). Laboratory data showed leukocytosis (11590/uL), and normal liver, renal function and Procalcitonin.
    • COVID-19 rapid test showed positive. CXR showed Increased infiltration over LLL. Left pleural effusion.
    • Under the impression of COVID-19 infection, he is admitted to the Infection ward for evaluation and management on 2024-06-25.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During the hospital stay, we use parenteral antivirals treatment for COVID-19 infection.
    • We also use parenteral cefuroxime for empirical prophylaxis of bacterial pneumonia.
    • The sputum is submitted for sputum culture.
    • Mucolytics and Antipyretic for relief symptoms.
    • Headache is noted, we give ERGOTON (Ergotamine & Caffeine) use.
    • Sputum culture showed Mixed normal flora. No bacterial growth on blood culture is noted.
    • Laboratory examination are improve, elevated CRP noted.
    • Chest x-ray showed no plumonary infiltration. No more fever occurs. Smooth breath pattern. Productive cough is subsided. No headache.
    • He is discharged on 2024-06-29.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Broen-C enteric-coated tablet (bromelain 20000units, L-cysteine 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# TIDCC 3D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# Q12H 7D
• 2024-06-02 ~ 2024-06-05 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen YenZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hepatocellluar carcinoma, rT2N0M0 stageII status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on 2024/06/03. ECOG 1, BCLC B
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • General malaise for 6 months, then recurrent liver tumor was noted by liver CT.
  • Present illness history
    • This 66 year-old male has the histories of 1) Hepatocellluar carcinoma post left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection and cholecystectomy on 2022/05/12, pT3N0M0; Stage IIIA. ECOG:1. BCLC:A, 2) Hepatitis B carrier, 3) Hypertension, 4) Benign prostatic hyperplasia. He was regularly followed up at LMD and GS OPD. This time, he suffered from general malaise for 6 months.
    • According to the patient, he was found 2 lesions (1.5cm) at liver via abdominal sonography at LMD in 2023/12. Symptoms including abdominal fullness and general malaise in recent 6 months.
    • Abdominal sonography on 2024/02/22 showed hypoechoic nodules (up to 3.32cm) in remnant liver.
    • Abdominal CT on 2024/05/18 revealed 1) several faint enhancing tumors (up to 3.6cm) with mild venous wash out pattern at remnant liver suspect of tumor recurrence, 2) partial thrombosis of right proximal portal vein suspect of tumor invasion.
    • Tumor marker also revealed increase of AFP 10.1 ng/mL.
    • Further treatment with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combine with immunotherapy was indicated.
    • Under the impression of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma, the patient was admitted for 1st TACE management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we consulted the Radiology Department to arrange for Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE). The procedure was carried out uneventfully on 2024/06/03, and the patient tolerated the treatment well. Following 8 hours of bed rest, there was no significant oozing observed at the TACE wound site.
    • Repeat liver function tests on 2024/06/04 showed AST 508U/L, ALT 746U/L, TBI 0.76mg/dL, and DBI 0.19mg/dL. Then Silimarin was administered.
    • UGI scope was performed and showed reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A.
    • High fever was also noted then suspect of tumor necrosis related, Naproxen and Stin support for fever control.
    • In a relatively stable condition without other discomfort, the patient was discharged, and an outpatient department (OPD) follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 7D
    • naproxen 250mg 1# PRNQ12H 7D if pain or fever > 38’C
• 2023-11-12 ~ 2023-11-15 POMR Urology You ZhiQin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms status post transurethral resection of the prostate (25 gm) on 2023-11-13
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • nocturia 2-3 such times/night, weak stream, and urinary frequency for one year
  • Present illness history
    • This 68 year-old male has the histories of
      • Hepatitis B carrier.
      • Hypertension.
    • He has suffered from nocturia 2-3 such times/night, weak stream, and urinary frequency for one year. He denied symptoms as voiding difficulty, urgency, and inability to completely empty the bladder. He received follow-up at urologic clinic periodically.
    • Elevated PSA was noted (PSA 5.479 ng/mL). Uroflowmetry showed maximum flow rate/voided volume/PVR of 8.6 ml/114 ml/3.5 ml recently.
    • TRUSP disclosed benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate size of 72 ml, adenoma size of 35 ml.
    • Some alpha-blockers were prescribed, but no significant effect was noted.
    • Under the impression of benign prostatic hypertrophy, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the surgery of transurethral resection of the prostate (25 gm) was performed on 2023-11-13. Postoperative course was uneventful and continued N/S bladder irrigation. Removed Foley on 2023/11/15 done smoothly. With clinical improvement and stable condition, he was discharged and would be followed up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 6D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 6D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 6D
• 2022-05-02 ~ 2022-06-07 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein and hepatic vein invasion status post total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection and cholecystectomy on 2022/05/12. pT3N0M0; Stage IIIA. ECOG:1. BCLC:A
    • Gastric varices with bleeding status post panendoscopy for hemostasis with clipping on 2022/05/23
    • Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • Atelectasis of left lower lung
    • Bacteremia due to Staphylococcus epidermidis related
    • Liver cirrhosis, child A
    • Hepatic encephalopathy
    • Chronic hepatitis B
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • felt right knee mild pain sensation, visited to LMD and blood test for R/O Gout arthritis, abnormal liver function was noted, abodmen sonography was done in LMD, revealed liver tumor noted
  • Present illness history
    • This 66 year-old male has the histories of
      • Hepatitis B carrier.
      • Hypertension.
    • He was regular follow up at LMD.
    • He came to GI OPD due to felt right knee mild pain sensation, visited to LMD and blood test for R/O Gout arthritis, abnormal liver function was noted, so abodmen sonography was done in LMD, revealed liver tumor noted, so referred to our hospital for evaluation.He denied nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,tarry or bloody stool and no hematuria, no cough, no dyspnea, no cold sweating, no fever, no chills, no chest or back pain.He also denied TOCC history.Blood analysis showed no leukocytosis (5.27 *10^3/uL), no anemia (Hb: 13.2mg/dL), pre-renal azotemia (BUN/Cr: 20/1.28mg/dl), no electrolyte imbalance, normal PT/aPTT level, normal hepatobiliary enzyme (ALT: 28 U/L, AST: 25 U/L, TBI: 0.46mg/dl, DBI: 0.10mg/dl, ALP: 61 IU/L), hyperammonemia (89/umol/L).
    • Under the impression of hepatocellular carcinoma. He was admitted to GI ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After abmission, Laxative agent was used with latulose for hyperammonemia.Antihistamine agent with xyzal was used for skin itch.
    • Tumor marker survey revealed abnormal level (AFP 18.6ng/mL).
    • Abdominal sonograohy was performed and revealed 1) Hepatic tumor, left lobe - Hepatic tumor S4/8 junction. 2) Gallbladder poly.
    • Liver MRI was performed and revealed 1) HCC 13.2 cm in left lobe and several HCCs (daughter nodules) at S4 of the liver are highly suspected. According to AJCC staging system, 8th edition, CT staging of HCC: T3N0Mx. 2) Cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension.
    • GS Dr was consulted and who suggested 1) arrange ICG test first. 2) keep pending for MRI report. 3) we will arrange further op on 2022/05/12.
    • CV Dr was consulted for EKG showed NSR with inferior infarct and who suggested 1) Do an echocardiography for evaluation. 2) Check atherosclerotic risk factors, eg. lipid, sugar, BP.
    • Cardiac sonography reported 1) Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion. 2) Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1. 3) Mild to moderate MR, mild AR, and trivial TR.
    • ICG was done and reported 5.5%.Arrange pulmonary fuction test and Tri-flo teaching for per poeration prepare.
    • Pulmonary fuction test was showed normal ventilation. Blood analysis was showed hyperammonemia improved.
    • He received operation procedue with total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection and LC on 2022/05/12. Then he was transfer to our GS ward for post operation care.
    • In GS ward, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, stool softener, albumin with lasix therapy, and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. However, SOB with wheezing was noted and asthma attack was suspect.
    • IV Theophylline, Steroid and bronchodilator INHL support and keep chest care with Aerobika and VEST. He try to introduced soft diet with step by step was tolerate well. Patient is generally well beings and relativley stable and respiratory become smoothly. Surgical wound no infection sign and clear of JP drainage, removed JP on 2022/05/21. However, tarry stool was noted, thus blood transfusion and arrange UGI scopy revealed gastric vacular lesion, cardia, PW, probably Dielafoy’s lesion, rule out bleeding gastric varix, s/p cliping on 2022/05/23. Suggestion PPI and Stilamin pump use for few days then tapper off. He try to oral intake with step by step since 2022/05/26. However, repet tarry stool was noted on 2022/05/29 and blood exam of HB showed 9.2 on 2022/05/30.
    • Due to suspect of GV bleeding s/p with ozzing, high dose PPI, stilamin with pump continuous infusion, and transamin was also given. Nutrition support with TPN was also administered. On the other side, CXR also revealed elevated left hemidiaphragm and ground glass opacity in LLL and the symptoms was persisted.
    • Under impressed of LLL collapse, we also consulted Chest Men, who suggest keep VEST support. However, fever 39.4 was noted on 2022/06/05 and check covid fast screen showed negative.
    • CVC infection was first consider then removal CVP was done smoothly and B/C, CVP line culture were also check, Brosym was also administered. Final culture report showed Staphylococcus epidermidis. After stated improvement of clinical symptoms without blood stool, he try to oral introduced soft diet and PPI was shift to oral form. His generally well beings and relativley stable with fever subside. The bowel function, urinary and pulmonary function were normal, and LLL collapse improving by CXR image.
    • Under improved general condition, he was allowed to discharge today and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 3D if pain or fever
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Cardiolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 7D
    • Enforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Mopride (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Scrat (sucralfate 10mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# BIDAC 7D
    • Berotec-N Metered Aerosol (fenoterol 0.1mg/puff) 2 puff PRNBID INHL 7D
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-11 Dermatology

  • Q
    • For a whole body skin rash (but without seeing any rash)
    • This is a 69 year-old man has had 1) Hepatocellluar carcinoma with duodenal invasion with bleeding, pT3N0M0; Stage IIIA, status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on 2024/11/08 and immunotherapy with Tecentriq + Avastin; 2) Hepatitis B carrier; 3) Hypertension; 4) Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    • However, he juset discharged from GS ward on 2024/12/19 because of GI bleeding due to hepatocellular carcinoma with duodenal invasion with bleeding. He was admitted for fist chemotherapy on 2025/02/11. We need your help for whole body skin rash, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • CC: Generalized skin itchy
    • Skin findings: No prominent active skin rashes but complain severe skin itchy
    • Hx: HCC with impaired liver function
    • Imp: Pruritus, internal organ disease related
    • Plan:
      • Oral asthan 1# BID, oral pilain 1# QID for itchy control
      • Topical ichderm PRNBID for itchy
      • Educate the patient to apply lotion for maintenance, three times a day.

• 2024-11-15 Hemato-Oncology

  • Q
    • Recurrent multiple HCC with duodenal invasion for further CCRT
    • This 68 y/o male was a case of HCC s/p total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection and cholecystectomy on 2022/05/12. pT3N0M0; Stage IIIA. ECOG:1. BCLC:A.
    • Recurrent HCC was noted since 2024/05 which s/p TACE was done on 2024/06/13, 2024/07/18 , 2024/09/3 and 2024/11/08.
    • Recnet liver CT on 2024/10/28 which showed HCC s/p left hepatic lobectomy and TACE with viable tumor at residual liver.
    • This time, he was admitted for 5th TACE + immunotherapy with Tecentriq + Avastin on 2024/11/08.
    • However, tarry stool was noted in recent then we check UGI scope which showed duodenal tumor, rule out hepatoma with doudenal metastasis or direct invasion, s/p biopsy.
    • Due to HCC with duodenal invasion with tumor bleeding. We need your help for further chemotherapy. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • Patient examined anc Chart reviewed. A case of HCC with multiple nodule and direct invasion to duodenum is noted. I am consulted for the further management.
    • My suggestions would be:
      • Communicate with patient family (already make an appointment)
      • Chemotherapy with FOLFOX is indicated. Please arrange Port-A insertion.
    • Thanks for your consultation. Any problem, please let me know.

• 2024-11-15 Radiation Oncology

  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For radiotherapy due to HCC with duodenum invasion or metastasis.
      • PI: The patient was a case of HCC s/p total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection and cholecystectomy on 2022/05/12. pT3N0M0; Stage IIIA. ECOG:1. BCLC: A. Recurrent HCC was noted since 2024/05 s/p TACE done on 2024/06/13, 2024/07/18 and 2024/09/3. Recent liver CT on 2024/10/28 showed HCC s/p left hepatic lobectomy and TACE with viable tumor at residual liver. This time, he was admitted for 5th TACE + immunotherapy on 2024/11/08. However, tarry stool was noted in recent. UGI scope showed duodenal tumor, rule out hepatoma with doudenal metastasis or direct invasion, s/p biopsy. Due to HCC with duodenal invasion with tumor bleeding. Referred for local radiotherapy for bleeding control.
      • Family history: (mother: colon cancer)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (quit); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (quit).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg.
      • MRI of liver (2022-05-04): 1. There is a well-defined, mild heterogeneous mass at left hepatic lobe with central necrosis, measuring 13.2 cm in size (the largest dimension), showing hypointensity on T1WI and mild hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI. During dynamic study, this tumor shows contrast enhancement in arterial phase and contrast washout in portal-venous phase and delayed phase images. HCC is highly suspected. Left lobe portal vein and left hepatic vein are not visualized that may be tumor compression. In addition, There are five nodular lesions in S4 of the liver, the largest one measuring 3 cm, show similar feature that are c/w daughter nodules (HCCs). 2. The gallbladder shows multiple polyps (＜ 1 cm). 3. There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 1.2 cm in size at right lower pole. 4. Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted. Stag eT3N0M0 (stage IIIA).
      • Operation (2022-05-12): total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection. LC
      • Pathology (S2022-08274, 2022-5-17): 1. Liver, left, total left lobectomy — Hepatocellular carcinoma, poorly differentiated. 2. Pathologic Staging: pT3Nx; Stage III at least.
        
      • CXR (2024-08-11): Consolidation or atelectasis in left lower lung zone. Normal heart size and configuration. Blunting of left costophrenic angle.
      • TACE (2024-09-03): HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
      • CT scan of abdomen (2024-10-28): HCC s/p left hepatic lobectomy and TACE with viable tumor at residual liver. Suggest another TACE or other treatment. In regression. One new buldging tumor at doudenum measuring 2.78cm is found. The lesion is new. Suggest further study.
      • TACE (2024-11-08): HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
      • UGI panendoscopy (2024-11-14): Cascade stomach. Duodenal tumor, rule out hepatoma with doudenal metastasis or direct invasion, s/p biopsy. Failed to reach 2nd portion of duodenum
    • A: Hepatocellular carcinoma, poorly differentiated, s/p total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection (2022-05-12), staging pT3Nx (Stage III), with viable tumor, s/p TACE, with doudenal metastasis or direct invasion and tumor bleeding.
    • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: HCC with doudenal metastasis or direct invasion and tumor bleeding.
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: viable liver tumor to involved duodenal area.
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 4140cGy/23 fractions of the viable liver tumor to involved duodenal area.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his wife. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1330, 2024-11-18.

• 2022-05-31 Chest Medicine

• 2022-05-03 Cardilogy

[surgical operation]

• 2023-11-13
  • Surgery
    • Bipolar TURP        
  • Finding
    • Urethral stricture: nil
      • Hypertrophy of prostate with kissing bilateral lobe
    • Trabeculation of bladder: Mild
      • Diverticulum: nil
    • 25 gm prostatic adenoma resected
      • Balloon 30 ccv
    • DRE
      • 22. T1 No palpable tumor
      • ( ) T2 Tumor is palpable and confined within prostate
      • ( ) T2a Tumor involves one-half of one side or less
      • ( ) T2b Tumor involves more than one-half of one side but not both sides
      • ( ) T2c Tumor involves both sides
      • ( ) T3 Extraprostatic tumor that is no fixed or does not invade adjacent structures
      • ( ) T4 Tumor is fixed or invades adjacent structures.
• 2022-05-12
  • Surgery
    • total left lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-8 reection
    • LC
  • Finding
    • laparoscope reveiw a huge HCC12cm in diamete at left lobe with multiple daugher nodules 1.0 to 2.8cm at S5 and S8
    • fatty liver mild to moderate

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-11-25 ~ 2024-12-25 - 4140cGy/23 fractions of the viable liver tumor to involved duodenal area.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-07 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab …….. 500mg NS 100mL 1hr (Tecentriq + Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-27 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 100mL 1hr (Tecentriq + Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-03 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 100mL 1hr (Tecentriq + Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-09 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 100mL 1hr (Tecentriq + Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-18 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 100mL 1hr (Tecentriq + Avastin)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

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2025-02-12

This is a 69-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with duodenal invasion and bleeding (pT3N0M0, Stage IIIA), previously treated with left hepatic lobectomy (2022-05-12), transarterial chemoembolization (TACE, 4 cycles: 2024-06-03, 2024-07-18, 2024-09-03, 2024-11-08), immunotherapy with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) + bevacizumab (Avastin) (2024-07-18 to 2024-11-07), and radiotherapy (2024-11-25 to 2024-12-25: 4140 cGy/23 fractions to the viable liver tumor and duodenal area for bleeding control).

Despite these interventions, he developed progressive disease with increased AFP (from 11.1 ng/mL on 2024-08-26 to 80.2 ng/mL on 2025-02-11), recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and a large duodenal tumor (EGD 2024-11-14). He was admitted on 2025-02-11 for first-line chemotherapy with FOLFOX. However, FOLFOX is not listed as an NCCN guideline (2025-01-10 version 4.2024) recommended regimen for HCC.

The key issues include:

• Progressive HCC with extrahepatic spread (duodenal invasion and bleeding).
• Treatment failure with TACE and Tecentriq + Avastin.
• Discussable rationale for FOLFOX in HCC (guideline deviation).
• Hematologic concerns (anemia Hgb 9.7 g/dL, thrombocytopenia PLT 173 ×10³/uL).
• Underlying chronic hepatitis B with potential hepatic decompensation risk.
• Cardiovascular risks (HTN, history of left axis deviation & possible infarct on ECG).

Problem 1. Progressive Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) with Duodenal Invasion and Bleeding

• Objective:
  • Tumor progression:
    • Increasing AFP (3.987 ng/mL on 2023-12-21 → 11.1 ng/mL on 2024-08-26 → 80.2 ng/mL on 2025-02-11).
    • Recurrent tumor in remnant liver (CT 2024-10-28).
    • Duodenal invasion with GI bleeding (EGD 2024-11-14, biopsy-confirmed HCC invasion).
  • Prior interventions:
    • Surgical history: Left hepatic lobectomy with S1 and partial S5-S8 resection (2022-05-12).
    • TACE x4 (last on 2024-11-08): Initially responsive, but disease progressed.
    • Immunotherapy (Tecentriq + Avastin 2024-07-18 to 2024-11-07): Failed to control disease.
    • Radiotherapy (4140 cGy/23 fractions, 2024-11-25 to 2024-12-25): For bleeding control, but no long-term disease stabilization.
• Assessment:
  • Disease is progressive despite standard interventions.
    • Worsening tumor burden despite TACE + immunotherapy + radiotherapy suggests treatment resistance.
  • Duodenal invasion poses a high risk of recurrent GI bleeding.
    • Prior GI bleeding led to hospitalization (2024-12-19 discharge).
    • Persistent anemia (Hgb 9.7 g/dL on 2025-02-11).
  • FOLFOX single regimen as a treatment choice is discussable.
    • Not listed as NCCN-recommended for HCC.
    • HCC has intrinsic chemoresistance due to high expression of drug efflux pumps and altered metabolism.
• Recommendation:
  • Reconsider systemic therapy options based on NCCN guidelines.
    • If continuing systemic therapy, better options would be:
      • Lenvatinib (Lenvima) monotherapy (for preserved liver function).
        
      • Cabozantinib (Cabometyx) or regorafenib (Stivarga) if prior therapy failure.
        
      • Consider nivolumab (Opdivo) or pembrolizumab (Keytruda) if MSI-high or PD-L1 positive.
  • Monitor GI bleeding risk closely.
    
  • Consider repeat EGD to assess tumor progression & risk of hemorrhage.
    
  • Maintain PPI (Takepron/lansoprazole 30 mg BIDAC) & tranexamic acid (Trand 250 mg BID).
  • Discuss palliative options, including best supportive care, if liver function deteriorates further.

Problem 2. Hematologic Concerns (Anemia & Thrombocytopenia)

• Objective:
  • Mild anemia (Hgb 9.7 g/dL, Hct 30.6%) (2025-02-11).
  • Thrombocytopenia (PLT 173 ×10³/uL, trending down from prior levels).
  • Normal INR (0.99), APTT (27.4 sec), PT (10.4 sec), but at risk of bleeding.
  • Chronic GI blood loss due to duodenal tumor.
• Assessment:
  • Likely multifactorial:
    • GI bleeding from duodenal tumor invasion.
    • Anemia of chronic disease (HCC-related).
    • Potential chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression (if proceeding with FOLFOX).
  • Platelet count is borderline, increasing bleeding risk.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor CBC trends closely, particularly after chemotherapy initiation.
  • Iron supplementation (Foliromin FC / ferrous sodium citrate 50 mg BID) should continue.
  • Consider blood transfusion if symptomatic anemia or Hgb <7 g/dL.
  • Avoid NSAIDs & anticoagulants due to high bleeding risk.
  • Assess bone marrow suppression if FOLFOX continues.

Problem 3. Chronic Hepatitis B with Potential Hepatic Decompensation Risk

• Objective:
  • HBsAg reactive (2022-05-03), Anti-HBc positive.
  • HBV DNA-PCR: 94.4 IU/mL (2022-05-04), not rechecked recently.
  • ALT 242 U/L, AST 132 U/L (2025-02-11), indicating hepatic inflammation.
  • Albumin 3.6 g/dL, Bilirubin 0.64 mg/dL, eGFR 78.75 mL/min.
• Assessment:
  • Mild hepatic dysfunction with preserved synthetic function.
  • Risk of HBV reactivation with chemotherapy.
  • Increased ALT suggests underlying hepatic stress.
• Recommendation:
  • Check HBV DNA-PCR prior to chemotherapy to assess viral load.
  • Initiate or continue antiviral prophylaxis (e.g., tenofovir or entecavir) to prevent reactivation.
  • Monitor liver function (AST/ALT, bilirubin, albumin) every 1-2 weeks.
  • Avoid hepatotoxic drugs if possible.

Recommendations

• Current plan to initiate FOLFOX for HCC is not guideline-aligned.
  
• Alternatives such as lenvatinib, cabozantinib, or checkpoint inhibitors might be explored.
  
• Close monitoring for GI bleeding, anemia, and liver function is essential.
  
• Discussing palliative care options may be warranted if disease burden worsens.

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250211

[exam finding]

• 2024-12-16 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p LAR.
    • s/p right middle lobe and right lower lobe op.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Cavitory nodules at left upper lobe, 0.42cm , Right upper lobe measuring 0.33cm are found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-09-07, the lesions are stationary.
  • Imp:
    • s/p LAR.
    • left upper lobe and right upper lobe nodules. Stationary.
• 2024-09-07 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Several nodular lesions scattered at bilateral lungs (Se302 IM90, IM70, IM99), Recurrent lung meta is considered.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • s/p RIGHT MIDDLE LOBE and RIGHT LOWER LOBE op.
    • Hepatic cysts at both lobes of liver is found.
  • Imp:
    • s/p RIGHT MIDDLE LOBE and RIGHT LOWER LOBE op.
    • Several nodular lesions scattered at bilateral lungs (Se302 IM90, IM70, IM99), Recurrent lung meta is considered.
• 2024-07-22 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, RLL (frozen section specimen), VATS wedge — Metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma
      
    • Lung, RML and RLL, VATS wedge — Metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma
      
    • Lymph nodes, LN 9 and LN 11, right, LN dissection — Negative for malignancy
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen:
      • Lung, RLL (received for frozen section), size: 5.7 x 3.0 x 1.1 cm
        
      • Lung, RML wedge, size: 6.6 x 3.7 x 1.6 cm
        
      • Lung, RLL wedge, size: 6.4 x 6.0 x 1.7 cm
      • Lymph nodes, two bottles, maximal size: 2.2 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery (both RML and RLL)
      
    • Tumor Size:
      • Multiple (Number: 3), 1.0 x 0.7 cm (RLL, frozen section specimen), 0.6 x 0.5cm (RML), 0.5 x 0.4 cm (RLL), respectively
        
    • Gross tumor patterns: Well defined
      • Tissue for sections: F2024-00291FS and A1-A3= tumor and non-tumor of RLL (frozen section spec imen). S2024-14955 A1-A2= RML wedge, B1-B5= RLL wedge, C= LN 9, D= LN 11.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Tumor Focality: Multifocal
      
    • Histologic Type: Metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma (all three tumors)
    • Histologic Grade: Well differentiation
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
      
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures: No adjacent structures present
      
    • Margins: All margins are free of carcinoma
      
    • Regional lymph nodes: Negative for metastatic carcinoma
      • LN 9 (0/1), LN 11 (0/2) (number of LN involved/number of LN examined)
        
    • IHC for tumor cells: CK7(-), CK20(+) and CDX2(+)
• 2024-07-22 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into right atrium
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip directed superiorly , projecting over 7th rib, s/p RML and RLL wedge resection with consolidation in middle to lower lung zone
  • mild Rt pneumothorax
  • Subcutaneous emphysema in the right neck and chest wall.
• 2024-07-19 Frozen Section
  • Lung, RLL, frozen section — Adenocarcinoma, compatible with metastatic colorectal carcinoma
• 2024-07-01 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Intestine, large, rectum, polypectomy — hyperplastic polyp
  • Microscopically, it shows hyperplastic polyp with serrated hyperplastic crypts and fibrosis.
• 2024-07-01 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, hepatic flexure colon, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
  • Microscopically, it shows tubular adenoma composed of a proliferation of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.
• 2024-06-19 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in nodular lesions in the left upper lung, rectal cancer with lung metastasis should be considered, suggesting chest CT and biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in nodular lesions in the right middle lung and right lower lung, the nature is to be determined (lung mets, inflammation process or other nature ?), suggesting chest CT for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in soft tissue around the left hip joint, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Rectal cancer s/p treatment with suspected lung metastases, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-05-25 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p LAR.
    • There is no evidence of destructive bone lesion.
    • Hepatic cyst at S7 of liver measuring 0.9cm in largest dimension is found.
  • Imp: s/p LAR
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study
• 2024-03-02 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • some sonolucent lesions with posterior enhancement in both lobes: size up to 1.1-1.2cm; a high echoic lesion in S3 with acoustic shadow: size about 0.3-0.4cm.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cysts
    • Liver calcification nodule
• 2023-11-24 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Fine echotexture.
      • One 0.4cm hyperechoic spot with PAS at S3.
      • One 1.0cm anechoic lesion with PAE at S7.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Calcified spot of liver, S3
    • Liver cyst, S7
• 2023-11-02 Colonoscopy
  • Rectal cancer s/p op
  • No evidence of recurrence
• 2023-05-26 CT - abdomen
  • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectum.
  • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-03-11 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Heterogenous liver parenchyma was noted with Increase brightness and far attenuation. Suboptimal exam of liver because of fatty liver change: liver lesion may be obscured. A sonolucent lesion with posterior enhancement in S7: size 0.9cm.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail; increased brightness of pancreas parenchyma
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver parenchymal disease, mild to moderate fatty liver (suboptimal exam of liver)
    • Liver cyst
    • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2023-02-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Rectal cancer at 12 cm from AV
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P rectal operation.
    • Liver cysts (up to 0.9cm).
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P rectal operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-09-26 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, rectum, 12 cm above anal verge, Robotic low anterior resection —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, s/p CCRT
      
    • Resection margins: free
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- Negative for maligancny (0/13)
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —- Not received
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: ypStage IIA, ypT3N0(if cM0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Operation procedure: Robotic low anterior resection
    • Specimen site: Rectum
      
    • Specimen size: 8.2 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: 3.0 x 2.4 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 4.0 cm and 1.5 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively
    • Depth of invasion grossly: mesocolic soft tissue
    • Mucosa elsewhere: congestion
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum (if applicable) : Complete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: colon, non-tumor; A2-5: tumor; A6-9: lymph node, mesocolic; B: proximal resection margin; C: distal resection margin.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue
      
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved, Distance of tumor from margin: 3 mm
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Tumor Budding: Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: Not identified
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: 0/13
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): if cM0
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: Modified Ryan scheme: Tumor regression score: 2, Residual cancer with evident tumor regression, but more than single cells or rare small groups of cancer cells (partial response).
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
• 2022-08-3 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Rectal cancer at 12 cm from AV
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Much regression of rectal cancer.
    • Liver cysts (up to 0.9cm).
• 2022-05-17 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 62 y/o male patient with Rectal cancer at 12 cm from AV.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Thickening wall at rectum, could be due to rectal malignancy.
    • Liver cysts, up to 1cm in S7.
    • Calcified spot in S2 liver.
    • Small subpleural nodule in right lower lung.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IITb(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Rectal malignancy with perirectal invasion and small regional lymph nodes, cstage T3N1Mx.
    • Right lower lung small subpleural nodule, suggest follow up study.
• 2022-05-17 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • RS junction, 12 cm above AV, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of two small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled RSJ, 12 cm above AV, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The secvtions show a picture of adenocarcinoma, well differentiated, composed of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and papillary patterns with desmoplastic stromal reaction.
    • IHC, tumor cells reveal: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2022-05-17 Colonoscopy
  • Finding: One mass was noted in the rectum ( 12 cm from anal verge)
  • Management: biopdy
  • Diagnosis: Rectal cancer s/p biopsy

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-13 ~ 2024-12-16 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectal adenocarcinoma status post Davinci low anterior resection on 2022.09.23, status post FOLFOX, 2024/06/19 PET: lung metastasis, cT3N1M1 stage IV, status post radiotherapy plus FOLFIRI.
    • Viral hepatitis B of anti-Hbc positive
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with C4D1 FOLFIRI/#6 Avastin (300mg) Q2W.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 65-year-old patient has past history of
      • Rectal adenocarcinoma cT3N1M0 stage IIIa status post Davinci low anterior resection on 2022.09.23, status post CCRT with 5-FU x3 (radiotherapy from 2022/06/13 to 2022/07/21), FOLFOX x12.
      • Viral hepatitis B of anti-Hbc positive, status post Baraclude.
    • He suffered from initial presentation of tenesmus, and bowel habit change, abdomen illness since 2022-01, Image study with colonfiberscopy (2022/05/17) showed Rectal cancer status post biopsy, proved Adenocarcinoma at rectosigmoid junction. IHC, tumor cells reveal: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+), cT3N1M0 stage IIIa. He is regular follow-up at the OPD, and re-check abdomen CT Q3M.
    • According to the patient statement, he came back to our radiation and hematology oncology OPD follow up regularly for rectal cancer.
    • He received abdominal computed tomography showed two tiny nodules at right upper lobe and right middle lobe on 2023/12/02.
    • Abdominal CT on 2023/05/25 showed nodules at right upper lobe and right middle lobe bigger than last time.
    • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) on 2024/6/19 showed increased FDG uptake in nodular lesions in the left upper lung and increased FDG uptake in nodular lesions in the right middle lung and right lower lung. Status post video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right middle and lower lobe lung wedge resection and lymph node dissection was performed smoothly on 2024/07/19, the lung wedge biopsy revealed: 1. Lung, RLL (frozen section specimen), VATS wedge — Metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma; 2. Lung, RML and RLL, VATS wedge — Metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma; 3. Lymph nodes, LN 9 and LN 11, right, LN dissection — Negative for malignancy. IHC for tumor cells: CK7(-), CK20(+) and CDX2(+), status post chemotherapy with FOLFIRI/Avastin Q2W.
    • C1D1 FOLFIRI Q2W on 2024/08/15, C1D15 FOLFIRI/#1 Avastin (300mg) on 2024/08/31, C2D1 FOLFIRI/#2 Avastin (300mg) on 2024/09/17, C2D15/ #3 on 2024/10/14, C3D1/ #4 on 2024/11/11, C3D15/ #5 on 2024/11/29.
    • This time, he was admitted for chemotherapy with C4D1 FOLFIRI/#6 Avastin (300mg) Q2W on 2024/12/13.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received chemotherapy with #6 Avastin/C4D1 FOLFIRI (all dosage decrease 10%) were given on 2024/12/13-2024/12/15,
    • Hydration, and Winsumin PRNQD for hiccup, Baraclude for Anti-HBc reactive, Mosapin for vomiting.
    • After chemotherapy, he denied having a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or any complaints.
    • Followed-up abdomen CT on 2024/12/16, pending the report. He can be discharged on 2024/12/16, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none.
• 2024-11-20, -08-27 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2023-09-09, -06-03, -03-11 SOAP Gastroenterology Xu JingSheng
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2022-12-31, -10-15, -07-23 SOAP Gastroenterology Xu JingSheng
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D

[radiotherapy]

• 2022-06-13 ~ 2022-07-21 - completed RT to the pelvis: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The rectal tumor and LAPs: 50.4 Gy/ 27 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4400mg NS 500Ml 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4400mg NS 500Ml 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-13 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

• 2024-11-29 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

• 2024-11-11 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

• 2024-10-14 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

• 2024-09-18 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

• 2024-08-31 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI 10% off)

• 2024-08-16 - (FOLFIRI)

• 2023-04-26 - (FOLFOX)

• 2023-04-03 - (FOLFOX)

• 2023-03-20 - (FOLFOX)

• 2023-03-02 - (FOLFOX)

• 2023-02-17 - (FOLFOX)

• 2023-02-01 - (FOLFOX)

• 2023-01-06 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-12-23 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-12-09 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-11-25 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-11-11 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-10-27 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-07-18 - (5FU CCRT)

• 2022-07-11 - (5FU CCRT)

• 2022-07-04 - (5FU CCRT)

• 2022-06-27 - (5FU CCRT)

• 2022-06-20 - (5FU CCRT)

• 2022-06-15 - (5FU CCRT)

==========

2025-02-11

This 65-year-old male with a history of rectal adenocarcinoma (cT3N1M0, initially stage IIIa) post Da Vinci low anterior resection (2022-09-23) and FOLFOX chemotherapy x12 cycles, has lung metastases (cT3N1M1, stage IV) confirmed via biopsy (2024-07-22, VATS wedge resection of right lung lesions). He is currently receiving FOLFIRI + Avastin (bevacizumab) Q2W, with C5D1 administered on 2025-02-10.

Key developments since last review on 2025-01-06:

• Tumor Marker Trends:

  • CEA continued decreasing from 5.470 ng/mL (2024-12-16) to 4.120 ng/mL (2025-01-17), suggesting a favorable response to ongoing chemotherapy.
    
  • CA-199 remained relatively stable, from 29.630 U/mL (2024-12-16) to 28.980 U/mL (2025-01-17).

• Chemotherapy Response & Adjustments:

  • He remains on FOLFIRI + Avastin with a 10% dose reduction due to potential toxicity concerns.
    
  • C5D1 (2025-02-10) administered without major complications.

• Imaging Follow-Up (CT 2024-12-16):

  • Lung metastases remain stable, with no new nodules or progression compared to prior imaging (CT 2024-09-07).

• Hematologic & Biochemical Trends (2025-02-10 vs. 2025-01-14):

  • Improved renal function (eGFR 92.38 mL/min/1.73m² vs. 65.21 mL/min/1.73m²) after prior creatinine elevation (likely transient).
    
  • Stable liver function (ALT, AST, bilirubin within normal range).
    
  • Mild eosinophilia (11.9%) without clinical symptoms—potential chemotherapy-induced reaction.
    
  • No anemia or thrombocytopenia; Hgb improved (14.1 g/dL vs. 13.7 g/dL on 2025-01-14).

• No HBV Reactivation (on Baraclude (entecavir), ALT stable).

• No Severe Toxicities Observed:

  • No significant nausea, vomiting, or mucositis.
    
  • Mild diarrhea (2-3 mushy stools/day for 3 days), likely chemotherapy-induced.

Problem 1. Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma – Lung Metastases

• Objective:
  • Confirmed lung metastases (VATS biopsy 2024-07-22).
    
  • CT (2024-12-16): No new lesions; existing lung nodules stable.
    
  • CEA trend: 10.607 ng/mL (2024-09-03) → 5.470 ng/mL (2024-12-16) → 4.120 ng/mL (2025-01-17).
    
  • Current regimen: FOLFIRI + Avastin (C5D1 on 2025-02-10, with 10% dose reduction).
• Assessment:
  • Stable disease with CEA decreasing, suggesting a positive response to systemic therapy.
    
  • No new metastases identified on CT.
    
  • No severe chemotherapy toxicity warranting further dose reductions.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue FOLFIRI + Avastin and monitor tumor markers (CEA, CA-199) every cycle.
    
  • Repeat CT chest/abdomen in ~2-3 months (March-April 2025) to confirm continued stability.
    
  • Monitor for signs of treatment resistance (rising CEA, radiologic progression).
    
  • May consider circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis for additional actionable mutations (e.g., HER2, MSI, KRAS/NRAS/BRAF status).

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-Related Toxicities

• Objective:
  • Diarrhea (2-3 times/day, mushy stools for 3 days).
    
  • No dehydration, weight loss, or mucositis reported.
    
  • No nausea/vomiting post-C5D1 chemotherapy.
    
  • Eosinophilia (11.9% on 2025-02-10) vs. 5.0% (2025-01-14).
• Assessment:
  • Diarrhea is likely irinotecan-induced (delayed-type diarrhea).
    
  • Eosinophilia may be chemotherapy-induced hypersensitivity or transient reaction.
• Recommendations:
  • For diarrhea:
    • Increase loperamide use (first-line, PRN).
      
    • If persistent, consider adding octreotide in refractory cases.
      
    • Monitor hydration status and electrolytes.
      
  • For eosinophilia:
    • Monitor if persistent/increasing; consider workup if associated with symptoms.
      
    • No intervention required unless worsening.

Problem 3. Liver & Renal Function – Chemotherapy Monitoring

• Objective:
  • AST/ALT stable (AST 23 U/L, ALT 16 U/L on 2025-02-10).
    
  • Bilirubin normal (0.79 mg/dL on 2025-02-10).
    
  • eGFR improved (92.38 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-02-10 vs. 65.21 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-14).
    
  • No signs of HBV reactivation.
• Assessment:
  • Liver function stable; no hepatotoxicity from chemotherapy.
    
  • Renal function improved, suggesting prior creatinine elevation was transient (possible dehydration or chemotherapy-related).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) for HBV prophylaxis.
    
  • Routine liver/renal function tests every cycle to monitor for delayed toxicity.

Problem 4. Overall Clinical Status & ECOG Performance

• Objective:
  • ECOG PS 1 (functional, no significant limitations).
    
  • Vital signs stable (BP 110/72 mmHg, HR 67 bpm, RR 18 bpm, afebrile).
    
  • No weight loss, normal appetite.
• Assessment:
  • Good performance status, allowing continuation of systemic therapy.
    
  • No major systemic toxicities impacting quality of life.
• Recommendations:
  • Encourage adequate hydration and nutrition to maintain strength during chemotherapy.
    
  • Continue monitoring ECOG performance status, as decline may indicate treatment intolerance.

Summary of Recommendations

• Continue FOLFIRI + Avastin (with 10% dose reduction).
  
• Repeat CT chest/abdomen in around March or April 2025 to evaluate continued disease stability.
  
• Monitor CEA and CA-199 every cycle for early detection of disease progression.
  
• Manage irinotecan-induced diarrhea with loperamide PRN; escalate if needed.
  
• Continue Baraclude (entecavir) prophylaxis for HBV.
  
• Monitor renal function regularly, given prior transient elevation in creatinine.

Overall, the patient is clinically stable, responding well to chemotherapy, and tolerating treatment without major complications. Further monitoring is required to ensure disease control and manage chemotherapy-related side effects effectively.

2025-01-06

[Patient Summary]

This patient is a 65-year-old male with a history of rectal adenocarcinoma, initially staged as cT3N1M0 (2022-05-17 colonoscopy and pathology) and ypStage IIA post low anterior resection (LAR) on 2022-09-23 (2022-09-26 pathology). After completing chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with 5-FU and 12 cycles of FOLFOX, he developed lung metastases confirmed by imaging and biopsy.

Key developments include:

• Lung metastases progression: Initial identification of nodules (2023-12-02 CT) and subsequent confirmation of metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma by VATS wedge resection and biopsy (2024-07-22).
• Treatment efficacy: Currently under FOLFIRI with Avastin (bevacizumab), demonstrating stable pulmonary nodules on follow-up imaging (2024-12-16 chest CT).
• Monitoring of tumor markers: CEA levels peaked at 10.607 ng/mL (2024-09-03) but subsequently decreased to 5.470 ng/mL (2024-12-16). CA-199 trends are relatively stable.
• Hepatic cysts: Stable over time without evidence of malignant transformation (e.g., 2023-11-24 SONO and 2024-12-16 CT abdomen).
• HBV status: Well-managed with Baraclude (entecavir).

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Pulmonary Nodules - Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma

• Objective:
  • Nodular lesions in both lungs were first noted on 2023-12-02 CT, with growth by 2024-05-25 CT.
  • PET (2024-06-19) showed increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary nodules.
  • VATS wedge resection (2024-07-19) confirmed metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma.
  • Current CT chest (2024-12-16) shows stable nodules (left upper lobe 0.42 cm, right upper lobe 0.33 cm) compared to 2024-09-07.
• Assessment:
  • Despite confirmed metastases, current treatment with FOLFIRI and Avastin is effective in achieving disease stability. The lack of new nodules and stationary nature of existing lesions indicate partial control of metastatic disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue current chemotherapy regimen (FOLFIRI with Avastin) with careful dose adjustments if toxicity arises.
  • Regular monitoring with CT chest every 2–3 months to evaluate nodule progression.
  • Consider genetic and molecular testing for potential additional targeted therapies.

Problem 2. Tumor Marker Trends - CEA and CA-199

• Objective:
  • CEA levels rose from 2.894 ng/mL (2023-09-12) to a peak of 10.607 ng/mL (2024-09-03) but declined to 5.470 ng/mL (2024-12-16).
  • CA-199 levels showed minor fluctuation, peaking at 50.257 U/mL (2024-09-03) and stabilizing at 29.630 U/mL (2024-12-16).
• Assessment:
  • The declining CEA trend aligns with the initiation and continuation of effective systemic therapy (FOLFIRI/Avastin).
  • CA-199 levels are stable, consistent with no new evidence of progression.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue tumor marker monitoring (CEA and CA-199) every cycle of chemotherapy to detect early progression.
  • If CEA or CA-199 rises again, consider a PET scan to localize possible new metastatic sites.

Problem 3. Hepatic Cysts and Liver Status

• Objective:
  • Liver cysts, stable at 0.9 cm (2024-12-16 CT abdomen).
  • History of mild fatty liver (2023-03-11 SONO).
• Assessment:
  • Hepatic cysts remain benign with no malignant features.
  • No current evidence of hepatic involvement by metastatic disease.
• Recommendations:
  • No intervention required for cysts unless symptoms develop.
  • Continue monitoring liver function and imaging periodically to exclude new lesions.

Problem 4. HBV Reactivation Risk

• Objective:
  • Positive anti-HBc with ongoing treatment of Baraclude (entecavir) since 2022.
• Assessment:
  • Patient remains protected against HBV reactivation, crucial during immunosuppressive chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) prophylaxis.
  • Monitor HBV DNA levels periodically during chemotherapy.

Problem 5. Ongoing Systemic Therapy - Tolerance and Management

• Objective:
  • Currently on FOLFIRI with Avastin (2024-12-13; C4D1 with dose adjustment).
  • Mild hiccups, vomiting, and no significant adverse effects noted.
• Assessment:
  • Well-tolerated regimen with dose modifications to minimize side effects.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor for Avastin-related complications (e.g., hypertension, proteinuria, GI perforation).
  • Use supportive care medications (antiemetics, hydration) to address chemotherapy-induced nausea and hiccups.

Comprehensive Follow-Up

• Scheduled CT scans for ongoing monitoring (next imaging due ~2025-03-16).
• Assess response to chemotherapy every cycle with clinical, radiologic, and biochemical (CEA, CA-199) parameters.
• Continue multidisciplinary care involving oncology, gastroenterology, and radiology for optimal management.

[IHC and Molecular Profiling for CRC Therapy]

IHC Results and Their Clinical Implications

1. IHC Results from 2022-05-17 (Rectal Adenocarcinoma Biopsy)

• EGFR(+): Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor positivity indicates that EGFR is expressed in the tumor. This is important for evaluating the use of EGFR-targeted therapies like cetuximab (Erbitux) or panitumumab (Vectibix). However, their use requires further testing of KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF mutational status, as mutations in these genes predict resistance to EGFR inhibitors.
• Mismatch Repair Proteins (MMR):
  • MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+): The presence of these proteins indicates that the tumor has proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) and is microsatellite stable (MSS).
  • Implication: Tumors with pMMR/MSS typically do not respond well to immune checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or nivolumab (Opdivo). However, they can still be candidates for other targeted therapies depending on molecular testing.

2. IHC Results from 2024-07-22 (Lung Metastasis Biopsy)

• CK7(-), CK20(+), CDX2(+):
  • These markers confirm the colorectal origin of the lung metastases.
  • Implication: This ensures the systemic therapies chosen are tailored for colorectal cancer, not a primary lung malignancy.

Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy Selection

• Targeted Therapy Options:
  • EGFR Inhibitors:
    • Requires testing for KRAS/NRAS mutations:
      • If KRAS/NRAS wild type, cetuximab or panitumumab can be considered.
      • If KRAS/NRAS mutated, these agents are ineffective.
    • If a BRAF V600E mutation is identified, combination therapy with BRAF inhibitors (e.g., encorafenib) and cetuximab may be considered.
  • Anti-VEGF Therapy:
    • Bevacizumab (Avastin), an anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody, is already part of the patient’s current regimen and has shown efficacy in managing lung metastases.
• Immunotherapy Options:
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICI):
    • The tumor is pMMR/MSS, suggesting low likelihood of response to pembrolizumab or nivolumab.
    • If no additional molecular vulnerabilities (e.g., high tumor mutational burden or PD-L1 overexpression) are identified, ICIs are not recommended.
  • Alternative Strategies:
    • Consider combination strategies under clinical trials for pMMR/MSS tumors, such as ICIs combined with anti-VEGF agents or chemotherapy.
• Additional Molecular Testing:
  • NGS Testing (Next-Generation Sequencing): Comprehensive molecular profiling may uncover actionable mutations such as HER2 amplification, NTRK fusions, or PIK3CA mutations, which can open the door for additional targeted therapies.
  • PD-L1 Testing: If the tumor expresses high levels of PD-L1, ICIs might still have some efficacy.

Recommendations

• Perform molecular profiling of the tumor (e.g., KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, HER2, NTRK, MSI/TMB) to guide targeted therapy.
• Continue the current regimen of FOLFIRI with Avastin while awaiting results of molecular testing.
• Explore clinical trials if molecular testing identifies novel targets or for advanced strategies in MSS colorectal cancer.

700915728

250210

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-24 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is one poor enhancing soft tissue mass in left pelvis omentum area, 3.4 cm in size (the largest dimension), and five enhancing soft tissue nodules in left pelvis omentum and mesentery (up to 2.6 cm). Serous carcinomas are highly suspected.
    • Several enlarged nodes in the mesentery and retro-peritoneal space are suspected. There is mild fluid collection in the cul-de-sac.
    • There is free gas in the subphrenic space and umbilical area that is c/w S/P Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
    • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L4-5.
  • Impression:
    • Serous carcinomas in the pelvis are highly suspected.
    • Several enlarged nodes in the mesentery and retro-peritoneal space are suspected. There is mild fluid collection in the cul-de-sac.
• 2025-01-23 Pathology - omentum biopsy
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, right, laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy — serous carcinoma, high grade
    • Ovary, left, laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy — serous carcinoma, high grade
    • Fallopian tube, right, laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy — serous carcinoma, high grade
    • Fallopian tube, left, laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy — negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, biopsy — serous carcinoma, seeding
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT3bNx (if cM0); FIGO Stage IIIB, at least
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure
      • Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentum tumor biopsy
        • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Ovary, right: 4x3x1.5 cm
      • Ovary, left: 4x3x1.5 cm
      • Fallopian tube, right: 6 cm in length and 1.7 cm in greatest diameter
      • Fallopian tube, left: 6 cm in length and 0.7 cm in greatest diameter
      • Omentum: 2 pieces, up to 0.8 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary : Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary : Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube: Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube: Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site:
      • Bilateral ovaries and right fallopian tube
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement:
      • Present (Bilateral)
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement :
      • Absent
    • Tumor Size:
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): Right ovary:1.3 cm ; Left ovary:1.7 cm; Right fallopian Tube:6 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 1.5 x 1.4 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:FS2025-31FSA1-2:right adnexae and tumor, :FS2025-31FSB: left ovary,:FS2025-31FSA1-4:right tube, FS2025-31FSA5-7:right ovary, FS2025-31FSB1-3: left ovary, FS2025-31FSB4: left tube, S2025-1668:omentum biopsy
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • High-grade serous carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors)
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
      • Not applicable
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only)
      • Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.
      • Not applicable
    • Other Tissue:
      • Omentum
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable)
      • Macroscopic (2 cm or less)
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: (N2025-00326)
      • Atypia
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • No lymph nodes submitted
    • Additional Pathologic Findings:
      • None identified
    • Comment(s):
      • Immunohistochemical stains: p53 aberrant (complete negative staining), PAX-8(+), CK20(-), Napsin A(-), WT-1(+), at tumor.
• 2025-01-03 SONO - thyroid gland
  • Findings
    • L’t : 0.480.360.55 cm ; 0.420.370.52 cm ; 0.930.741.01 cm
    • R’t : 0.620.480.71 cm
  • Diagnosis: multinodular goiter or multiple thyroid nodules.
• 2025-01-03 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 67 * 41 mm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: 2.08 / 1.58 cm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 16 x 12 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 14 x 12 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 16 x 13 mm ,
        
      • Congenital Anomaly:
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 6.1 mm
      • Endometrial polyp: * mm , Doppler Flow : S/D: RI:
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: * mm , Doppler Flow : S/D: RI:
        • Mass: 45 * 25 mm
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 22 * 13 mm , Doppler Flow : S/D: RI: * mm FOLLICLE R: FOLLICLE L:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
    • Other:
  • IMP:
    • R/O Rt Ovarian mass
    • Uterine myoma
    • R/O Mild Adenomyosis
• 2022-09-30 Exercise Stress Test (ECG Bruce Protocol)
  • Findings
    • The patient exercised according to the BRUCE for 05:20 min:s, achieving a work level of Max METS: 7.0.
    • The resting heart rate of 81 bpm rose to a maximal heart rate of 144 bpm.
    • This value represents 84 % of the maximal, age-predicted heart rate.
    • The resting blood pressure of 175/94 mmHg, rose to a maximum blood pressure of 206/86 mmHg.
    • The exercise test was stopped due to Target heart rate [85-99% MHR], Dyspnea, Chest discomfort.
  • Conclusion
    • Resting ECG:
      • ST changes during TET : 1-mm downslope ST-segment depression at leads II, III, AVF and V4-6 at recovery phases
      • Interpretation : Positive for ischemia
• 2022-09-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (118 - 31) / 118 = 73.73%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LA
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR, PR
• 2021-12-24 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 27) / 108 = 75.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
• 2021-10-04 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Esophagus, EC junction, biopsy — Columnar-lined esophagus without intestinal metaplasia
  • Stomach, high body, PW, biopsy — Helicobacter-associated non-atrophic chronic gastritis
  • Stomach, antrum, GC, polypectomy — Hyperplastic polyp

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-21 ~ 2025-01-25 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary, laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy on 2025-01-22
  • CC
    • Abnormal CA125 data during health check    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 54 year old female, G2P2 (all C/S), LMP: 2024/12/18 with underlying diseases of: 1. Anemia, under medication control. 2. Hypertension, under medication control.
    • According to the patient, she was found with abnormal CA125 data (81U/ml) during a health check on 2024/12/18, so she visited our OPD for further survey.
    • GYN sono on 2025/01/03: 1. R/O right ovarian mass (4525 mm); 2. Uterine myoma (1612, 1412, 1213 mm); 3. R/O mild adenomyosis.
    • Due to above reasons, she was advised to received surgery, and she consented. Upon admission, the patient was found with dysmenorrhea, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, abdominal dull pain, incontinence and nocturia. No hypermenorrhea, fever, general weakness, dysuria were noted. Her pre-op Hb was 8.3g/dL.
    • Under the impression of right ovarian mass, she was admitted for laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentum tumor biopsy on 2025/01/22, and the pathology report was positive of malignancy.
    • Due to this condition, we consult oncology for further treatment, and neo-adjuvent chemotherapy was advised. Port-A implantation was done on 2025/01/24. Since the patient is in a stable condition, she will be discharged today and visit our OPD on 2025/02/06 for follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
• 2025-01-18 SOAP Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Prescription x3
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 28D if insomnia
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Syntrend (carvedilol 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Diovan FC (valsartan 160mg) 0.5# PRNQD if SBP > 150
• 2021-08-16 SOAP Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • A/P:
    • CCB + ARB use
    • keep home BP check
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 28D if insomnia
• 2021-06-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Diagnosis
    • Anemia, unspecified [D64.9]
    • IDA, unspecified [D50.8]
    • Hypertension
  • Prescription x2
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2020-06-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • Diagnosis
    • Anemia, unspecified [D64.9]
    • IDA, unspecified [D50.8]
  • Prescription x2
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 28D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-23 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 54 y female with impression of right ovarian mass.
    • She received laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy yesterday, and below is the pathology report:
      • FROZEN SECTION INITIAL DIAGNOSIS:
        • Ovary and fallopian tube, right, frozen section — malignant tumor, in favor of serous carcinoma
        • Ovary, left, frozen section — malignant tumor, in favor of serous carcinoma
  • A
    • This is a 54 y/o woman with newly diagnosed ovarian serous carcinoma, s/p laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentum tumor biopsy on 2025/01/22, pending comprehensive staging evaluation. We were consulted for further systemic treatment.
    • A:
      • Ovarian serous carcinoma, stage to be determined - s/p laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentum tumor biopsy on 2025/01/22
      • Iron deficiency anemia
    • P:
      • Arrange port-A insertion
      • Arrange admission for 1st course of neoadjuvant C/T on 2025/02/03
      • Keep oral or IV iron supplement
      • Consider check BRCA 1/2 mutation or HRD status

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-22
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Bilateral ovarian tumor, frozen: in favor of serous carcinoma
    • Operation:
      • Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentum tumor biopsy
  • Finding
    • Uterus: Avfl, small tumor seeding about 0.3x0.3x0.3 cm on the surface.
    • RAD: 2x2x2 cm right ovary with 1x1x1 cm tumor seeding on the surface. Swelling fallopian tumor was found. Intra-operative rupture(-).
    • LAD: 2x2x2 cm left ovary. Intra-operative rupture(-).
    • CDS: Some bloody ascties was noted. No adhesion in CDS.
    • Adhesion noted between omentum and left lower abdominal wall.
    • Multiple tumor seeding noted in omentum, uterus, pelvic wall, maximun size about 1x1x1 cm.
    • Liver surface: smooth
    • Estimated blood loss: 10ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil   

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-10 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 450mg NS 250mL (Intaxel 20% off, carboplatin 40% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-02-10

[Summary]

The patient, a 54-year-old woman with bilateral high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (pT3bNx, FIGO Stage IIIB), recently initiated first-line chemotherapy with Paclitaxel + Carboplatin on 2025-02-10. She underwent laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy on 2025-01-22, followed by Port-A implantation on 2025-01-24. Imaging (CT 2025-01-24) confirmed peritoneal carcinomatosis with mesenteric and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy.

Laboratory trends indicate:

• Hematological status: Progressive improvement in hemoglobin levels (9.3 g/dL on 2025-01-21 (then transfution) → 11.7 g/dL on 2025-02-09), stable platelet counts, and normalized WBC after a transient elevation.
• Organ function: Stable renal and hepatic function. Electrolytes within normal limits.
• Tumor markers: CA-125 declined from 81 U/mL (2024-12-18) to 60.6 U/mL (2025-01-04), requiring continued monitoring for treatment response.

She also has chronic viral hepatitis B (HBsAg-negative, Anti-HBc-positive) and is now on Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) to prevent HBV reactivation.

[Problems]

Problem 1. High-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma (FIGO IIIB, pT3bNx)

• Objective
  • Primary tumor: Bilateral ovarian carcinoma with omentum involvement (Pathology 2025-01-23).
  • Surgical intervention: Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentum tumor biopsy on 2025-01-22.
  • Imaging: CT 2025-01-24 confirmed suspected peritoneal carcinomatosis with enlarged mesenteric and retroperitoneal lymph nodes.
  • Chemotherapy initiation: 2025-02-10, Paclitaxel (20% reduced dose) + Carboplatin (40% reduced dose).
  • Tumor markers: CA-125 decline (81 U/mL on 2024-12-18 → 60.6 U/mL on 2025-01-04), requiring continued monitoring.
• Assessment
  • The patient is undergoing chemotherapy, and initial CA-125 reduction may suggest partial response.
  • Dose reductions for Paclitaxel (-20%) and Carboplatin (-40%) were implemented, possibly due to baseline anemia, prior surgical blood loss, or performance status.
  • Disease burden remains significant with peritoneal seeding and lymphadenopathy, requiring further evaluation after chemotherapy cycles.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CA-125 levels at each chemotherapy cycle to assess treatment response.
  • Assess chemotherapy tolerance for possible dose escalation if well tolerated.
  • Plan interval imaging (CT after 3 cycles) to evaluate treatment efficacy and disease status.
  • Consider BRCA1/2 and HRD testing for targeted therapy options (e.g., PARP inhibitors post-chemotherapy).

Problem 2. Chemotherapy-Associated Hematologic and Organ Function Monitoring

• Objective
  • Hematologic status: Gradual hemoglobin improvement (9.3 g/dL on 2025-01-21 → 11.7 g/dL on 2025-02-09), stable platelets (380×10³/uL on 2025-02-09).
  • Liver function: Stable AST (16 U/L), ALT (19 U/L), albumin (3.9 g/dL) on 2025-02-09.
  • Renal function: Creatinine (0.51 mg/dL), eGFR (133.57 mL/min/1.73m²) on 2025-02-09.
  • Electrolytes: Na (138 mmol/L), K (4.1 mmol/L), Ca (2.22 mmol/L) on 2025-02-09.
• Assessment
  • The patient’s bone marrow reserve remains adequate post-surgery and pre-chemotherapy.
  • No signs of acute liver or renal dysfunction, suggesting tolerance for chemotherapy metabolism and excretion.
  • Electrolyte balance remains stable, with no significant abnormalities.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor CBC/DC and metabolic panels before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Assess platelet trends for potential chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.
  • Continue hydration and electrolyte monitoring, especially Mg, K, and Ca during treatment.
  • Consider prophylactic antiemetics (Palonosetron included) and hematopoietic support if needed.

Problem 3. Chronic Hepatitis B with Chemotherapy-Induced Reactivation Risk

• Objective
  • HBsAg-negative, Anti-HBc-positive (2025-01-24).
  • Viral reactivation risk due to chemotherapy.
  • Started Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) on 2025-02-07 for HBV prophylaxis.
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression increases the risk of HBV reactivation, which can lead to fulminant hepatitis.
  • Early initiation of Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) is appropriate and aligns with guidelines.
  • No current evidence of HBV replication, requiring serial HBV DNA and ALT monitoring.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor HBV DNA and ALT levels every 4-6 weeks during chemotherapy.
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) throughout chemotherapy and for at least 6-12 months post-treatment.
  • Assess for signs of hepatitis flare (e.g., jaundice, AST/ALT elevation, fatigue) as chemotherapy progresses.

700841647

250207

[exam finding]

• 2025-02-04 CXR
  • Total white-out of left lung is noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Increased lung markings on left lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2025-01-07 CXR
  • Findings - Comparison was made with CT on 2024/10/26
    • Lungs:
      • the LLL spiculated tumor with pleural-tails is 19mm (srs/img305/41).
      • extesive reticular opacities (majority are interlobular septal thickening) over both lungs scatteredly.
      • a 6mm solid nodule in RML.
      • sublte mosaic attenuation changes in both lungs on inspiratory images.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • extensive lymphadenopathy in the visceral space, left anterior prevascular space and Lt hilum both hila.
      • moderate coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber
    • Central pulmonary arteries: mild dialted Rt main pulmonary artery (2.9cm).
    • Heart: mild dilated RV.
    • Pleura: trace Lt-sided effusion.
    • Prior CT identified lobulated soft tissue masses with chunky calcification in para-aortic space (with Celiac trunk and SMA root invasion) are noted again, stable in size.
    • Lymphoma S/P C/T with stable disease is highly suspected.
    • decreased parenchymal thickness of Lt kidney and many small cysts in both kidneys.
    • S/P splenectomy
    • regression of multiple poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes.
    • Visualized bones:
      • pathological compression fracture of T8 and T9, and blastic and lyticn change in a few other vertebrae.
  • Impression:
    • LLL cancer T1bN3M1C2, in regression of liver metastasis. interstitial change in lungs, cause?
• 2024-12-31 CXR
  • A nodular opacity projecting in left lower lung is noted that is c/w primary lung cancer after correlate with CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Increased lung markings on left lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-11-25 CXR
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad /supine position
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of T-spine due to spondylosis.
  • Subtle focal increased opacity over Lt retrocardiac lower lobe
• 2024-11-04 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal lesion in the left lower lung and in two nodular lesions in the left lower lung and right upper lung, highly suspected the primary left lung cancer with lung to lung metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in the left pulmonary hilar region and mediastinal space, highly suspected left lung cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in both lobes of the liver, cerebral cortex, and in skeleton including both rib cages, right clavicle, some C- and T-spine, sacrum, and left iliac bone, highly suspected left lung cancer with distant metastases.
    
  • Highly suspected left lower lung cancer with lung to lung, liver, brain and bone metastases, cT4N2M1c, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-11-04 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • There are calcifications projecting at left para-aortic space.
  • Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-11-01 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the lower T-spine. Bone metastasis can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the lower C-spine, middle T-spines and L4-5 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? bone metastases? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips, left knee and right ankle, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-10-30 EGFR gene mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2024-22247
  • Result: A deletion was detected at exon 19 of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2024-10-30 MRI - brain
  • Indication: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site; suspect lung cancer
  • With- and without-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI revealed (Image quality: no gross motion artifacts)
    • mild dilated intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • a rim-enhancing nodular lesion, about 11mm, in the left frontal lobe. moderate perifocal edema was noted.
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
    • unremarkable change in the intracranial vessels
    • some white matter gliosis in the bilateral frontal lobes.
  • IMP:
    • r/o a tumor or abscess in the left frontal lobe. Please correlate with lab data.
• 2024-10-29 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma of lung
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of nests of pleomorphic polygonal neoplastic cells, arranged in papillary and subtle tubular patterns, embedded in fibrous stroma. Extensive tumor necrosis is present.
    • IHC shows: CK7(+), CK20(-), and TTF1(+). The finding is consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma of lung.
• 2024-10-29 CT guide biopsy
  • History and indication: Liver tumors
  • Non-contrast CT-guide biopsy revealed:
    • Multiple hypodense lesions in liver.
    • Under local anesthesia and CT-guiding, the 19-20 G co-axial biopsy needle was inserted into two lesions and several tissue cords were obtained.
• 2024-10-28, -10-27 CXR
  • A nodular opacity projecting in left lower lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2024-10-28 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, ? side, CT-guide biopsy — adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Sections show solid nests of tumor cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(+), Napsin A(+), p40(-), GATA3(-), CDX2(-) and CD56(focal +). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2024-10-28 CT guide biopsy
  • Non-contrast CT-guide biopsy of the lung revealed:
    • A mass lesion in LLL.
    • Under local anesthesia and CT-guiding, the 13-14 G co-axial biopsy needle was inserted into the lesion and several tissue cords were obtained.
  • Impression
    • LLL lung mass, s/p CT-guided biopsy
    • Suggest close observation and radiography follow up
• 2024-10-16 CT - abdomen
  • CC: chest pain, rt with insomnia for days, especially during cough.
  • History: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, S/P splenectomy, R-COP.
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2017/07/01.
    • There are two poor enhancing soft tissue masses in left hilum and LLL of the lung (up to 2.1 cm).
      • Primary lung cancer (T1c) with regional metastatic node in left hilum (N1) is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma and metastases.
      • CT-guided biopsy is indicated.
    • There are multiple poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 2 cm in S5). Multiple liver metastases (M1b) are suspected.
      • Please correlate with biopsy.
    • Prior CT identified lobulated soft tissue masses with calcification components in para-aortic space (with Celiac trunk and SMA root invasion) are noted again, stable in size.
      • Lymphoma S/P C/T with stable disease is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
    • There is an equivocal mild poor enhancement in the pancreatic tail (Srs:306 Img:24). Pseudo-lesion (flow artifact) is suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes tumor. Please correlate with MRI.
      • In addition, a cystic lesion 6 mm at the body-tail junction of the pancreas (Srs:303 Img:27) is noted. Follow up is indicated.
    • There are few newly developed poor enhancing lesions in right kidney that may be cysts or lymphomas. Please correlate with MRI.
      • In addition, few small cysts on both kidneys are also noted.
    • S/P splenectomy
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T1c(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1b(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2017-07-01 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen revealed:
    • S/P splenectomy.
    • Mild regression of retroperitoneal LNs.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: continue Tagrisso, tagrisso approved, CXR: patchy over Lt lung, arr admission
• 2025-01-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: continue Tagrisso, CT che: regression, apply Tagrisso (2nd)
• 2024-12-18 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: continue Tagrisso, arr CT che & abd on 2025/01/08
• 2024-12-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: continue Tagrisso
  • Prescription
    • Tagrisso FC (osimertinib 80mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (fentanyl 12.5ug/h 1.25mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 15D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H 14D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Comfflam Spray (benzydamine 1.5mg/mL) 1# QID MOSP 14D
• 2024-11-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S:
    • add Giotrif until Tagrisso approved
  • O:
    • Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2024-11-12
      • LLL lung adenocarcinoma with liver, brain, bone metastasis, cT4N2M1c, stage IVB => R/T + TKI.
  • Prescription
    • Giotrif FC (afatinib 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# Q6H 7D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H 7D
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN 7D
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (fentanyl 12.5mcg/h, 1.25mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 9D
• 2024-11-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S:
    • EGFR mutation: exon 19 del(+), apply Tagrisso
  • O:
    • 2024/10/30 EGFR gene mutation test (outsourced pathology)
      • Result: A deletion was detected at exon 19 of EGFR gene in this specimen.
  • Prescription
• 2024-10-27 ~ 2024-11-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left lung adenocarcinoma cancer, with liver, brain (suspect), bone (suspect) metastasis, stage IV
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, status post spleenectomy, R-COP x 6
    • Idiopathic gout
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • For Liver and lung biopsy for evaulation.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 83-year-old man has history of
      • diffuse large B-cell lymphoma according to the pathology result of splenectomy on 2010-12-23 and been through chemotherapy with R-COP for 6 cycles
      • Type II diabetes mellitus for 20 years
      • Hypertension for 20 years.
    • He suffered from increasing dyspnea laterly, and left chest wall painful sensation. He went to OPD for help. He denied having body weight loss.
    • Followed-up Chest x-ray: Patch density at left pulmonary hilar region. Ground glass opacity in left lower lung zone.
    • Abdomen CT (2024/10/16) revealed: Primary lung cancer is highly suspected. Multiple liver metastases are highly suspected.
    • This time he admission on 2024-10-27 for Liver and lung biopsy for evaulation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After treatment, consulted Radiologyfor CT-guide for lung (2024/10/28), liver biopsy (2024/10/29), and patho-lung biopsy: denocarcinoma, poorly differentiated; patho-liver biopsy: Consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma of lung, and EGFR was followed-up on 2024/10/30, Major Illness Application on 2024/11/04.
    • After examine, he denied having a feevr, dyspnea, pneumothorax, or hemothorax. He complainted painful at the liver biopsy wound, so gave Acetal for pain control.
    • The cancer survey with Brain MRI (2024/10/30): r/o a tumor or abscess in the left frontal lobe. Please correlate with lab. data.
    • Bone scan (2024/11/01): A hot spot in the lower T-spine. Bone metastasis can not be ruled out, and PET was done on 2024/11/04, pending the report.
    • After treatment, the symptom of right abdomen pain, and gout improved. He deide having a fever, dyspnea, bleeding signs, or any complaints. He can be discharged on 2024/11/05, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H 7D
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN 7D
    • colchicine 0.5mg 1# QD 7D
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2022-08-20 ~ 2022-08-25 POMR Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperosmolarity without nonketotic hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC)
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Unspecified B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
  • CC
    • Dizziness for 1 week
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 81 y/o male patient with past history of T2DM without control, HTN, dyslipidemia, and DLBCL s/p splenectomy. s/p R-COP(6), under CR. This time he went to OPD due to dizziness for 1 week, and lab data showed hyperglycemia (glu 867mg/dL), then he was sent to ER.
    • The patient is ADL independent, and he is diagnosed with type 2 DM for at least 7 years, but lost follow for 3 years. Last HbA1C showed 12.7% (2019/03/04). He denied eating sweet food or many carbohydrate at home. He can climb mountain 10 km everyday. This time he developed dizziness since one week ago, and the feeling persists whole day without exacerbation or relief in different positions. Polyuria, weight loss and increased appetite are also noticed. No vomiting, no tinnitis, no external blood loss. He went to OPD on 2022/08/19 and lab data showed glucose 867mg/dL, HbA1C 18.1%. As a result, he was transferred to ER immediately.
    • At ER, his consciousness was clear and oriented, GCS E4V5M6. Vital signs revealed stable, BT 35.2’C, RR 18/min, PR 80/min, SpO2 96%. PE: mild epigastric tenderness, pitting edema in bilateral lower limbs, grade I~II. Lab showed: glu 814mg/dL, serum osm 316, WBC 7K, CRP 0.65.
    • Under the impression of hyperglycemia impending of HHS, he is admitted to our ward for further evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, fluid resuscitation with N/S was given. At first, Galvus Met, Novorapid and Insulin Actrapid HM was given for glucose management.
    • We kept adjusting his insulin regimen during hospitalization. We educated the importance of diet control and DM medication.
    • Eurodin was given for insomnia. On 2022/08/24, we used Relinide 2 tab TIDAC15, Tresiba 5U QN, Galvus Met 1 tab BID and Insulin Actrapid HM 1 U with sliding scale on him. There was no obvious discomfort now.
    • Under stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2022/08/25 with outpatient department follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Zulitor (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN 12D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 12D
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 2# TIDAC15
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BID 12D

[consultation]

• 2024-10-28 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • For CT-guide biopsy of lung
    • This 83-year-old man, a patient of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, S/P spleenectomy, R-COP (C6, 2011-07).
    • Follow-up abdominal CT (2024/10/16) showed Primary lung cancer is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma and metastases. Multiple liver metastases are highly suspected. The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma. Lymphoma in para-aortic space S/P C/T with stable disease is highly suspected. There is an equivocal mild poor enhancement in the pancreatic tail (Srs:306 Img:24). Pseudo-lesion (flow artifact) is suspected. The differential diagnosis includes tumor. We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • This 83-year-old patient is a case of LLL mass, r/o malignancy. CT-guided biopsy is indicated. Please chek platelet, PT, and aPTT before this procedure.
    • We will inform the risk of insufficient specimen, pneumothorax, hemorrhage, infection, and air embolism to the patient and the family.

[medication]

• 2024-11-26 ~ undergoing - Tagrisso FC (osimertinib 80mg) 1# QD
• 2024-11-19 ~ 2024-11-26 - Giotrif FC (afatinib 40mg) 1# QDAC

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2025-02-07

The 83-year-old male patient has advanced left lung adenocarcinoma (EGFR mutation: exon 19 deletion, stage IVB) with confirmed metastases to the liver and suspected metastases to the brain and bone. He also has a history of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) treated with splenectomy and R-COP chemotherapy, along with comorbidities of type 2 diabetes mellitus, essential hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic viral hepatitis B, and idiopathic gout. His current admission (2025-02-06) is primarily for pneumonia in the left lung, presenting with dyspnea and thick sputum. Lab results reveal hyperuricemia and mild renal impairment. The patient’s treatment includes oxygen support, antibiotics, and medications to manage hyperuricemia and respiratory symptoms, while Tagrisso (osimertinib) has been temporarily held due to pneumonia.

Problem 1. Pneumonia in the Left Lung

• Objective
  • Imaging:
    • CXR (2025-02-04) shows left lung white-out, suggestive of extensive consolidation. Previous CXR (2025-01-07) noted regression of liver metastasis but persistent interstitial changes in the lungs.
    • CT (2024-10-16) and PET (2024-11-04) identified primary left lung cancer with lymphatic, liver, and suspected distant metastases.
      
  • Symptoms: Dyspnea and thick sputum for one week (2025-02-06).
    
  • Lab: Mild leukocytosis (WBC 26.55 x10³/uL) and increased band neutrophils (9.3%) (CBC 2025-02-06). Urinalysis shows no significant findings suggestive of sepsis. Sputum culture is pending.
    
  • Medications: Started Cravit (levofloxacin) 750 mg IVD QD, Ipratran (ipratropium bromide) inhaler Q8H, Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) 2 puffs QD, and Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine) 600 mg BID.
• Assessment
  • The imaging and clinical picture strongly suggest bacterial pneumonia superimposed on existing lung cancer and post-obstructive changes. Elevated WBC and band neutrophils support infection. The patient’s history of compromised pulmonary function due to cancer and previous interstitial lung changes increases susceptibility to pneumonia.
    
  • Temporarily holding Tagrisso (osimertinib) due to pneumonia is appropriate, as its continuation during active infection could exacerbate pulmonary toxicity.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current antibiotic regimen (Cravit (levofloxacin)) until sputum culture results guide therapy.
    
  • Monitor respiratory status closely with daily physical exams and oxygen saturation. Consider repeat CXR or chest CT in 2–3 days if symptoms worsen.
    
  • Reassess suitability of resuming Tagrisso (osimertinib) after pneumonia resolution.
    
  • Encourage sputum clearance with adequate hydration, Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine), and respiratory physiotherapy.

Problem 2. Hyperuricemia

• Objective
  • Lab: Serum uric acid 11.0 mg/dL (2025-02-06), elevated compared to previous values (12.0 mg/dL on 2025-02-04; 9.2 mg/dL on 2025-01-14).
    
  • Symptoms: No gout flares reported during admission (2025-02-06).
    
  • Treatment: Started on Rolikan (sodium bicarbonate) 20 mL QD for urine alkalization and Feburic (febuxostat) 1 tab QD to lower uric acid.
• Assessment
  • Persistent hyperuricemia despite prior hydration and Feburic (febuxostat) suggests insufficient control. The patient’s history of gout and renal impairment (eGFR 48.62 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-02-06) contributes to reduced uric acid clearance.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Feburic (febuxostat) and hydration therapy. Increase frequency of Rolikan (sodium bicarbonate) if urinary pH remains low.
    
  • Monitor uric acid levels daily during hospitalization to evaluate response.
    
  • Educate the patient on dietary modifications to reduce purine intake and promote alkalization.

Problem 3. Mild Renal Impairment

• Objective
  • Lab: eGFR 48.62 mL/min/1.73m², serum creatinine 1.47 mg/dL (2025-02-06). Trend shows progressive decline from 51.02 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-04) and 56.03 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-14). BUN 19 mg/dL (2025-02-06).
    
  • Symptoms: No overt signs of volume overload or uremic symptoms.
• Assessment
  • Renal function decline may be due to combined factors: hyperuricemia, dehydration secondary to respiratory distress, and possible effects of chronic comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension).
• Recommendation
  • Optimize hydration status with IV fluids, avoiding volume overload.
    
  • Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine, and eGFR) daily.
    
  • Avoid nephrotoxic medications. Assess for need to adjust dosages of renally excreted drugs. Cravit (levofloxacin) should be reduced to 750mg QOD if CrCl falls into 20-50 mL/min.

Problem 4. Advanced Left Lung Adenocarcinoma with Metastases

• Objective
  • Imaging:
    • PET (2024-11-04) confirmed liver, bone, and brain metastases.
    • CT (2025-01-07) showed regression of liver metastases.
    • CXR (2025-02-04) demonstrated extensive left lung consolidation.
      
  • Lab:
    • No evidence of significant tumor marker elevation (CEA 2.05 ng/mL, 2025-02-06).
      
  • Treatment:
    • Tagrisso (osimertinib) since 2024-11-26 for EGFR mutation-positive adenocarcinoma.
• Assessment
  • Disease progression in the lungs may be contributing to recurrent respiratory infections and worsening dyspnea.
  • Liver metastasis appears to be stable or regressed, but the overall prognosis remains guarded.
• Recommendation
  • Resume Tagrisso (osimertinib) after pneumonia resolution if clinically appropriate.
    
  • Continue close monitoring of metastatic sites with imaging (e.g., repeat chest CT and brain MRI no longer than 3 months).
    
  • Evaluate palliative care needs to address symptom management, including dyspnea and fatigue.

[Proposed Improvements for Treatment, Medication Regimens, and Supportive Care Strategies] (just for reference, not posted)

A. Treatment Plan Adjustments

1. Optimization of Targeted Therapy

• Current regimen: The patient is on Tagrisso (osimertinib) for EGFR exon 19 deletion-positive NSCLC.
• Potential improvement:
  • Combination therapy with chemotherapy: The FLAURA2 trial showed that combining Tagrisso (osimertinib) with pemetrexed and either cisplatin or carboplatin led to a longer progression-free survival (PFS) (25.5 vs. 16.7 months, HR 0.62, p<0.001) compared to osimertinib alone.
  • Consideration: Given the patient’s metastatic disease, , adding chemotherapy (carboplatin + pemetrexed) could be considered after pneumonia resolves.

2. Second-line Therapy Considerations

• If disease progresses on osimertinib:
  • Re-biopsy or liquid biopsy to assess for small-cell transformation or secondary resistance mutations (e.g., EGFR T790M, MET amplification).
  • If progression is confirmed, Amivantamab-vmjw + carboplatin + pemetrexed is a preferred second-line option (MARIPOSA-2 trial).

B. Medication Regimen Adjustments

1. Antibiotic Stewardship and Pneumonia Management

• Current treatment: Cravit (levofloxacin) 750 mg IVD QD.
• Potential improvement:
  • Reassess pneumonia severity daily—if there is no improvement in respiratory function or fever, consider a broader-spectrum antibiotic.
  • Consider antifungal coverage if no bacterial growth in cultures, given the patient’s history of prior infections and immunosuppression.
  • In the event of continued decline in renal function, the dose should be adjusted.
  • Monitor respiratory function closely and reassess the need for continued oxygen support.

2. Hyperuricemia Management

• Current treatment: Feburic (febuxostat) 1 tab QD, Rolikan (sodium bicarbonate) 20 mL QD.
• Potential improvement:
  • Increase frequency of Rolikan (sodium bicarbonate) to BID if urinary pH remains acidic.
  • Increase hydration aggressively to enhance uric acid clearance.
  • If no improvement, may consider alternative xanthine oxidase inhibitors.

3. Supportive Medications for Lung Cancer and Symptom Control

• Current: Ipratropium (Ipratran), Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium), acetylcysteine (Actein).
• Potential improvement:
  • Consider adding systemic corticosteroids (short course) if there is ongoing inflammatory lung injury contributing to dyspnea.
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation or nebulized hypertonic saline for airway clearance.
  • Ensure optimal pain control with Tramacet (tramadol + acetaminophen) as needed.

C. Supportive Care Enhancements

1. Optimize Nutrition and Cachexia Prevention

• Current: No active nutritional interventions beyond Megejohn (megestrol acetate) (used previously).
• Potential improvement:
  • Consider enteral nutritional support if oral intake declines.
  • Regular weight monitoring to prevent cancer cachexia.
  • Evaluate micronutrient levels (e.g., vitamin D, iron, B12).

2. Palliative and Psychosocial Support

• Current: No documented discussions on advanced care planning.
• Potential improvement:
  • Engage palliative care for symptom control, pain management, and psychological support.
  • Evaluate mental health status, as patients with advanced lung cancer often experience depression or anxiety.

D. Summary of Key Recommendations

Category	Current Approach	Proposed Improvement
Targeted Therapy	Osimertinib monotherapy	Add carboplatin + pemetrexed combination (if feasible after pneumonia resolution).
Second-Line Treatment	No changes yet	If progression, re-biopsy for resistance mutations. If needed, switch to Amivantamab-vmjw + carboplatin + pemetrexed.
Pneumonia Management	Levofloxacin 750 mg IV	Consider broader coverage or antifungal if no response. Monitor oxygenation closely.
Hyperuricemia	Febuxostat + Sodium Bicarbonate	Increase hydration, titrate sodium bicarbonate, monitor response.
Respiratory Support	Inhalers + acetylcysteine	Consider nebulized hypertonic saline or short-course steroids for symptom relief.
Nutritional Support	No interventions documented	Consider nutritional counseling and supplements for cachexia prevention.
Palliative Care	No engagement documented	Initiate discussions for pain and psychological support.

2024-11-26

[Key Findings and Analysis]

Clinical Context

• This 83-year-old male with confirmed EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma (exon 19 deletion) has stage IVB disease with metastases to the liver, brain, and bones.
• The patient has comorbid conditions including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, and a history of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (status post R-COP).
• He recently switched from afatinib (Giotrif) to osimertinib (Tagrisso) on 2024-11-26 due to adverse effects, including dyspnea at rest (Grade 3), likely linked to afatinib toxicity.

Imaging and Pathology

• PET and CT Findings (2024-11-04):
  • Confirmed lung adenocarcinoma in the left lower lobe with multiple metastases (liver, bones, brain).
  • Marginal new opacities in the left retrocardiac region suggest possible inflammatory or metastatic changes.
• MRI Brain (2024-10-30):
  • A single nodular lesion with perifocal edema in the left frontal lobe, consistent with metastasis.
• Liver and Lung Biopsies (2024-10-28 and 2024-10-29):
  • Both confirmed poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of lung origin (TTF-1 positive, CK7 positive, CK20 negative).

Symptoms and Drug History

• The patient reports worsening dyspnea, which may be attributed to:

  • Afatinib-induced adverse effects: Afatinib is associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD), exacerbation of dyspnea, or pneumonitis.
  • Tumor progression or inflammation in the left lower lobe, as indicated by CXR and PET findings.

• Hyperkalemia (serum K+ 5.3 mmol/L on 2024-11-25), which could worsen dyspnea and requires management.

• Hyperglycemia and proteinuria are noted, possibly linked to diabetes or malignancy-related renal dysfunction.

Recommendations for Management

• Respiratory Support
  • Given Grade 3 dyspnea:
    • Monitor oxygen saturation (SpO₂) closely. Administer supplemental oxygen to maintain SpO₂ > 92%.
    • Conduct a high-resolution CT (HRCT) to rule out interstitial lung disease (ILD) induced by afatinib or progressive pulmonary metastases.
    • Consider consulting pulmonology if HRCT findings confirm ILD or other complications.
• Review Osimertinib (Tagrisso)
  • Transition to osimertinib (2024-11-26) is appropriate, as it has a favorable safety profile for EGFR-mutated lung cancer, particularly in CNS metastases.
  • Monitor for osimertinib-related toxicities, including diarrhea, QTc prolongation, and hematologic effects.
• Management of Hyperkalemia
  • Mild hyperkalemia (5.3 mmol/L) likely arises from calcium polystyrene sulfonate (Kaliamate) administration.
    • Continue Kaliamate until serum K normalizes (<5.0 mmol/L).
    • Avoid potassium-sparing medications like spironolactone.
    • Check ECG for peaked T waves or other hyperkalemia-related arrhythmias.
• Control of Glucose and Diabetes
  • Glycemic control needs review, given the long history of diabetes:
    • Current use of vildagliptin/metformin is appropriate.
    • Continue monitoring HbA1c and glucose levels closely, especially considering the corticosteroid use during chemotherapy.
    • Evaluate for renal function decline (GFR 64.55 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-11-25) impacting metformin safety.
• Symptom Management
  • Continue tramadol/paracetamol (Tramacet) for pain control, with additional options for bone metastases pain:
    • Consider radiotherapy to bone lesions if pain is refractory.
    • Consult palliative care for advanced pain management if needed.
  • Address fatigue and appetite loss:
    • Megestrol acetate is appropriate for appetite stimulation, but thrombosis risk should be monitored.
• Lung and Systemic Metastasis
  • Brain metastasis:
    • Assess for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) symptoms. Dexamethasone can help manage edema.
    • Consider radiotherapy or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) based on MDT recommendations.
  • Bone metastasis:
    • Initiate bisphosphonates (e.g., zoledronic acid) or denosumab for bone metastases to prevent skeletal-related events (SREs).
  • Monitor disease response with repeat imaging (PET or CT) after initiating osimertinib.
• Further Testing
  • Follow-up serum CRP and procalcitonin to exclude infection (e.g., pneumonia) as a contributor to dyspnea.
  • Obtain repeat CEA levels as a marker for disease response to osimertinib.
  • Perform periodic NT-proBNP checks to monitor for heart failure symptoms.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-04 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • much solid stool since proximal T colostomy.
    • distal T is obstruct by osteomy set.
    • rectal cancer with mild regression, or very thick scaring with central ulcer, scaopy can not pass through
  • Diagnosis:
    • rectal cancer s/p CCRT with partial response
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD visit.
    • need oral laxaive to evaluate whole colon.
    • more wider of osteomy set is needed for colonoscopy
• 2024-11-07 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; vessel: ill-defined; echotexture: homogeneous echocontrast; no focal lesion was found
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • One hyperechoic lesion about 0.7 cm in the small GB; Normal GB wall thickness; No biliary tract dilatation
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent PV
    • Kidney:
      • Normal both renal size; One hypoechoic lesion about 4.3 cm in the left kidney
    • Pancreas:
      • The visible part of pancreas was normal, but others and tail was obscured by gas
    • Spleen:
      • Normal size
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • Nil
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected GB stone
    • Small GB
    • Suspected left renal cyst
    • Suboptimal examination of liver, especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)
• 2024-10-25 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the middle and upper rectum, 7 cm in size, with irregular contour and lumen narrowing but no evidence of peritoneal reflection invasion.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • There are twelve enlarged nodes in perirectal space and bilateral internal iliac chain that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • A renal cyst 3.3 cm in left middle pole is noted.
    • There are few stones impaction the entire gallbladder lumen.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N2b M0; stage: IIIC
• 2024-10-22 CXR
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
• 2024-10-22 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • Thickening wall at the rectum with perirectal infiltrates and pelvic side wall involvement, associated with diffuse bowel dilatation, R/O rectal malignancy with bowel obstruction.
    • There are enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvic cavity, bilateral obturator regiona, perirectal region and along IMA, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • Left renal cyst, 3.5cm.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC__(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • R/O rectal malignancy with bowel obstruction and lymph nodes metastasis. cstage T4aN2aM0.
    • Gallbladder stones.
• 2024-10-22 Pathology - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, rectum, 5 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic trabeculae and glandlike structure displaying signet ring-like morphology.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+), CD56 (-).
• 2024-10-22 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
    • Advanced rectal cancer with obstruction at 5 cm from AV. Biopsy was done.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Advanced rectal cancer with obstruction s/p biopsy
• 2023-03-07 Microsonography
  • Report: OCT ERM ou / CRT 299/ 394 um
• 2023-02-27 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth surface but moderately increased brightness of liver was noted.
      • A 1.0cm faint hypoechoic lesion was noted at S6.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Multiple hyperechoic lesions with PAS up to 1.1cm were noted in GB.
      • CBD (0.5mm) and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • A 3.2cm anechoic lesion was noted at LK.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail. Increased brightness of pancreas was noted.
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, moderate
    • Hepatic lesion, S6, favor fat-sparing area or hemangioma
    • GB stones
    • Renal cyst, LK
    • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Comment:
    • Hepatic lesion may be masked by fatty liver background
• 2022-08-30 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: ERM ou
  • Report: OCT ERM ou CRT 289/385 um
• 2022-08-15 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with far attenuation.
      • Suboptimal exam of liver because of fatty liver change: liver lesion may be obscured.
      • A hypoechoic lesion in S6: size about 1.4cm: suspected liver tumor (or focal fatty sparing)
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Numerous high echoic lesions in gallbladder, size up to, with acoustic shadow: size up to 1.0-1.1cm.
      • No CBD dilatation.
    • Kidney:
      • A left renal cyst: size about 2.7cm
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail; increased brightness of pancreas parenchyma
  • Diagnosis:
    • moderate fatty liver (suboptimal exam of liver)
    • liver hypoechoic lesion: suspected liver tumor (or focal fatty sparing)
    • gallbladder stones
    • left renal cyst
    • fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • 4 phase CT or dynamic MRI study
• 2022-03-15 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: ERM ou
  • Report: ERM ou / CRT 301/404 um

[MedRec]

• 2025-02-03 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2025-01-23 ~ 2025-01-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Advanced rectal cancer with nearly obstruction cT4aN2aM0 stage IIIC status post transverse loop colostomy on 2024/10/23, status post CCRT with 5-FU x2, then FOLFOX.
    • Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
    • Anemia
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with C1D15 FOLFOX Q2W.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 76 years old female with past history of hypertension under medication control.
    • She was admitted due to watery stool for 3 months. According to patient’s statement, she had regular bowel habit before (once per day), but watery stool and increased frequency of defecation were noted 3 month ago, along with tenesmus. Poor appetite and loss of body weight also developed a month ago.
    • Abdomen CT (2024/10/22) revealed: R/O rectal malignancy with bowel obstruction and lymph nodes metastasis. cstage T4aN2aM0, Gallbladder stones.
    • Sigmoidoscopy (2024/10/22): Advanced rectal cancer with obstruction s/p biopsy: Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2(+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact), CD56 (-), status post T-loop colostomy was performed on 2024/10/23.
    • Pelvis MRI (2025/10/25): Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N2b M0; stage: IIIC, status post CCRT with 5-FU weekly x2, then chemotherapy with FOLFOX Q2W, C1D1 on 2025/01/10
    • Port-A implantation via left cephalic vein on 2024/11/07, Anti-HBc: reactive, status post Baraclude.
    • This time, she is admitted for chemotherapy with C1D15 FOLFOX Q2W on 2025/1/23.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received C1D15 chemotherapy with FOLFOX (the dosage decrease due to old age) from 2025/01/23 to 2025/01/25, Hydration with normal saile plus B-complex, Mosapin for vomiting, Smecta PRN for diarrhea, and Baraclude for Anti-HBc: reactive were given.
    • After chemotherapy, she denied having a fever, vomiting, or any complaints. She can be discharged on 2025/01/25, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smecitite 3gm) 1# PRNTIDAC 7D if diarrhea
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2024-12-30 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • Diagnosis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis [M05.70]
    • Autoimmune disease not eleswhere classified [D89.89]
    • Essential hypertention, unspecified [I10]
    • OA, generalized, unspecified site [M15.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Toricam (piroxicam 10mg/gm) BID TOPI
• 2024-12-20 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • O:
    • 2024113/11/13 ~ 2024/12/20 - completed RT to the pelvis: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
• 2024-11-04 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • A/P
    • CT: cT4aN2M0
    • MRI: cT3N2bM0
    • Suggest TNT then OP
• 2024-10-22 ~ 2024-10-27 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Advanced rectal cancer with nearly obstruction cT4aN2aM0 stage IIIC status post transverse loop colostomy on 2024/10/23
    • Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
  • CC
    • Watery stool for 3 months    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 76 years old female with past history of hypertension under medication control. This time, she was admitted due to watery stool for 3 months.
    • According to patient’s statement, she had regular bowel habit before (once per day), but watery stool and increased frequency of defecation were noted 3 month ago, along with tenesmus. Poor appetite and loss of body weight also developed a month ago. Due to above reason, she came to our OPD for help.
    • At our OPD, digital rectal examination was done and revealed lumen narrowing at 5 cm from anal verge. Sigmoidoscopy was arranged and revealed advanced rectal cancer with almost obstruction. Under the impression of rectal cancer, she was admitted for further evaulation and colostomy for symptom relief.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, emergent T-loop colostomy was performed on 2024/10/23. The operation went uneventfully and the patient was brought back to ward afterwards. After operation, the patient complained about operation wound pain, tolerable under analgesics use. Colostomy color was pink with smooth stool and flatus passage. The patient resumed oral low-residual soft diet since 2024/10/24, but mild distension was noted afterwards. Her symptoms improved afterwards.
    • MRI was arranged on 2024/10/25 for further evaluation and revealed adenocarcinoma of the rectum, cT3 N2b M0; stage: IIIC. Under stable condition, the patient was discharged today and OPD follow up was arranged.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-23
  • Surgery
    • T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • Advanced rectal cancer with nearly total obstruction     
    • T-loop colostomy was created at RUQ area  

[radiotherapy]

• 2024113/11/13 ~ 2024/12/20 - completed RT to the pelvis: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 370mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 370mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-10 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 370mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX. 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-09 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 25mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 500mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-5
  • [B-complex (Vit B1, B2, B6, nicotinamide) 1mL/amp in Taita No.5 (electrolyte solution) 500mL 1hr] D1-2
• 2024-11-11 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 28mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-5

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2025-02-07

The patient is a 76-year-old female with advanced rectal cancer (cT4aN2aM0, stage IIIC) status post transverse loop colostomy (2024-10-23) and Port-A implantation (2024-11-07). She has undergone chemoradiotherapy (CCRT with 5-FU x2 and FOLFOX since 2025-01-10) and pelvic radiotherapy (45 Gy/25 fx completed on 2024-12-20). Comorbidities include rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and hepatitis B (carrier, on Baraclude [entecavir]). Her current admission (2025-02-06) is for C2D1 FOLFOX Q2W chemotherapy. She is clinically stable, ECOG PS 1, with mild anemia, normal renal and liver function, and no acute symptoms post-chemotherapy.

Problem 1. Advanced Rectal Cancer (cT4aN2aM0, stage IIIC)

• Objective
  • Imaging and staging:
    • Rectal malignancy with bowel obstruction and lymph nodes metastasis confirmed (CT 2024-10-22, MRI 2024-10-25).
    • Adenocarcinoma with EGFR(+), MMR intact (IHC 2024-10-22).
  • Surgical intervention:
    • Transverse loop colostomy (2024-10-23) relieved obstruction symptoms.
  • Chemotherapy:
    • C1D1 (2025-01-10), C1D15 (2025-01-23), C2D1 (2025-02-06) FOLFOX with 70% dose adjustment due to age. Post-chemotherapy, no fever, vomiting, or diarrhea was reported.
  • Radiotherapy:
    • Pelvic RT completed (2024-12-20) with doses of 45 Gy to the pelvis and 50.4 Gy to rectal tumor/LAPs.
• Assessment
  • The disease appears controlled under current therapy (CT 2024-10-22; MRI 2024-10-25). Regular bowel movements and lack of obstruction suggest effective colostomy. Chemotherapy tolerance is satisfactory, with mild anemia and no significant systemic side effects (labs 2025-02-06).
• Recommendation
  • Continue chemotherapy as scheduled.
  • Monitor tumor response with imaging (e.g., CT or MRI) after a few more cycles.
  • Evaluate anemia (e.g., iron studies, vitamin B12 levels).
  • Continue supportive care with hydration and antiemetics.

Problem 2. Mild Anemia

• Objective
  • Current labs (2025-02-06):
    • Hgb 11.3 g/dL, Hct 33.2%, MCV 92.5 fL, MCH 31.5 pg.
  • Historical trend:
    • Hgb ranged from 9.0–13.1 g/dL in prior labs (2024-10-15 to 2025-02-06).
  • Contributing factors:
    • Chemotherapy-related myelosuppression (FOLFOX regimen, 2025-01-10 to 2025-02-06).
    • Possible nutritional deficiencies.
• Assessment
  • Mild normocytic anemia is consistent with chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression and possibly nutritional deficits. No signs of bleeding or significant deterioration in clinical status were noted.
• Recommendation
  • Continue regular CBC monitoring before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Evaluate for iron, vitamin B12, and folate deficiencies.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens and is symptomatic.

Problem 3. Viral Hepatitis B Carrier Status

• Objective
  • HBV status:
    • HBsAg(+), Anti-HBc reactive, HBeAg(-), HBV DNA <10 IU/mL (2024-11-07).
  • Medication:
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5 mg QD) for viral suppression.
• Assessment
  • Effective viral suppression with no clinical or laboratory signs of hepatitis reactivation (ALT 7 U/L, AST 16 U/L, bilirubin 0.48 mg/dL, 2025-02-06).
• Recommendation
  • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) for viral suppression.
  • Monitor liver function tests and HBV DNA levels periodically, especially during chemotherapy.

Problem 4. Hypertension

• Objective
  • Current BP: 149/65 mmHg (2025-02-06).
  • Medication:
    • Sevikar (amlodipine/olmesartan 5/20 mg QD) effectively controls hypertension.
• Assessment
  • BP remains stable under medication. No hypertensive complications were reported.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Sevikar (amlodipine/olmesartan) 5/20 mg QD.
  • Monitor BP regularly, especially during chemotherapy.

Problem 5. Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Objective
  • Diagnosis based on elevated rheumatoid factor (2024-10-15).
  • Medication:
    • Toricam (piroxicam TOPI BID) for symptomatic relief.
  • Labs:
    • No inflammatory markers (CRP 0.4 mg/dL, ESR 27 mm/hr, 2024-10-15).
• Assessment
  • Disease appears well-controlled without acute flares. Topical NSAIDs provide adequate symptom management.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Toricam (piroxicam) as needed.
  • Monitor for joint symptoms and consider escalation to DMARDs if flares occur.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-12 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • S/P gastrojejunostomy. S/P biliary stenting.
    • Ill-defined pancreatic neck tumor. Infiltrative soft tissue around mesentery root with encasement of the mesentery vessels, r/o pancreatic malignany with lymph nodes metastasis with progression.
    • S/P cholecystectomy. Presence of pneumobilia.
      
    • Bilateral renal cysts, up to 2.8cm in right kidney.
    • Calcifications of thoracoabdominal aorta and iliac arteries.
    • Presence of ascites.
  • Impression:
    • S/P gastrojejunostomy. S/P biliary stenting.
    • Pancreatic neck malignancy with mesentery root encasement and lymph nodes metastasis, progression.
    • Ascites.
    • S/P cholecystectomy. Presence of pneumobilia.
• 2025-01-12 KUB
  • S/P biliary stenting.
  • S/P gastroenterostomy.
  • Non-specific bowel gas pattern.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-11-11 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-11, -10-14 KUB
  • S/P internal drainage.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-10-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms: Abdominal pain
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface without definite lesion. Multiple hyperechoic lesions are seen at the both lobes of liver.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • GB was invisible. Air in biliary tree.
    • Portal vein and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Pancreas blocked by bowel gas
    • Spleen:
      • Mild splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal ascites
    • Others:
      • A LAMS is seen at te left abdomen
        
  • Diagnosis:
    • LAMS in situ
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • Pneumobilia
    • Splenomegaly, mild
    • Ascites, minimal
• 2024-10-11 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/07/04.
    • S/P gastrojejunostomy with Hot-AXIOS metallic stent.
    • Prior CT identified ascites in the abdomen and pelvis is noted again, mild increasing in amount.
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined poor enhancing mass lesion in the pancreatic neck is noted again, stable in size and poor margination.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified tumor seeding and encasement in the celiac trunk and common hepatic artery and the distal splenic vein, (beyond the trifurcation) is noted again, mild increasing in size.
      • Prior CT identified dilatation of the upstream pancreatic duct is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament are noted again, stable in size.
      • Prior CT identified tumor direct invasion the stomach antrum or duodenum 1st portion is noted again, stable in size.
    • There is mild wall thickening at the gastric antrum.
      • Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • S/P cadaveric liver transplantation and S/P cholecystectomy.
      • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.6 cm in S2 is noted.
        
      • Pneumobilia is noted.
    • A renal cyst 2.1 cm in right middle pole is noted.
    • The spleen shows enlarged in size (long axis: 13 cm).
  • IMP:
    • S/P gastrojejunostomy with Hot-AXIOS metallic stent.
    • Prior CT identified ascites in the abdomen and pelvis is noted again, mild increasing in amount.
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Follow up CT and tumor marker 3 months later is indicated.
• 2024-08-22 Gastric Emptying Study
  • The gastric emptying study was performed after the patient consumed a standard test meal of two eggs radiolabeled with 0.3 mCi of Tc-99m phytate, two slices (50 gm) of white bread, and 150 ml of water. The gastric emptying study in solid phase revealed delayed gastric emptying, and the half time of radioactivity (T1/2) was 148.59 min according to the exponential fitting of the time-activity curve.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • The half time (T1/2) of gastric emptying of solid phase was 148.59 min. Delayed gastric emptying of solid phase was noted.
  • COMMENT:
    • The normal half time (T1/2) of gastric emptying of solid phase for adults is 45 to 110 minutes.
• 2024-08-20 Upper GI Series
  • UGI series with water soluble contrast medium revealed:
    • Passage of contrast medium passage from oral cavity through esophagus to stomach smoothly without obstruction.
    • s/p Hot-Axios stent. Smooth passage of contrast medium from stomach to small bowel through Hot-Axios stent.
  • Impression
    • s/p Hot-Axios stent
    • No evidence of obstruction or leakage
• 2024-08-20 EGD
  • Indication: Cancer survey
  • Symptoms: Diarrhea
  • Premedication: Buscopan IM + Gascon po
  • Anesthesia: No anesthesia
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Hiatal hernia was noted.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
      • HotAxios was noted at lower body, PW.
    • Duodenum:
      • Stenosis was noted at SDA, and panendoscope was able to pass through.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Superficial gastritis
    • S/P HotAxios at lower body, PW.
    • SDA lumen narrowing, suspect external compression
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-08-16 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes with Aberrant conduction
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Otherwise normal ECG
• 2024-07-26 Upper GI & Small Intestine
  • case of pancreatic cancer, pyloric stenosis s/p Hot-Axios stenting
  • Smooth passage of the contrast medium from esophagus into stomach and pass into stent into small intestines.
  • The peristasis of the small intestines are intact.
  • The transit time is 3 hours.
  • The patient tolerated the procedure very well without complication during and after this procedure.
• 2024-07-22 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Indication: pancreatic CA with gastric outlet obstruction
  • Symptoms: postprandial vomiting
  • Pre-EUS diagnosis: gastric oulet obstruction
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • A stenotic lesion is noticed at the duodenal bulb, AW.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a dilated small bowel loop at the region of Treiz ligment. After infusion of the normal saline with indigocarmine fluid to dilate this targert bowel loop, hot AXIOS lumen apposing metallic stent (20 x 10 mm in diameter) is placed between the stomach and jejenum loop.
  • Management：
    • Patient is under general anesthesia. After placing the ENBD (Boston Co. 7.5 Fr.) tube traverse the stenotic segment, fluid retension is infused in the bowel loops at the area of Treiz ligment, the target loop is documented. We use glucagon to decrease the peristalsis of small bowel. EUS guided gastrojejunal anastomosis is achieved with hot AXIOS LAMS under guidance of EUS and fluoroscopy.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic head cacer with gastric outlet obstruciton s/p HotAxios
• 2024-07-21 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-07-15 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, pylorus, biopsy — Gastric erosion
  • The sections show gastric erosion, composed of gastric mucosal tissue with superficial necrosis, granulation tissue, and marked neutrophils and mild chronic inflammatory cells infiltration. Colonies of Helicobacter pylori are not found.
• 2024-07-12 EGD
  • Indication: UGI bleeding
  • Symptoms:
  • Premedication: Buscopan IM + Gascon po
  • Anesthesia: No anesthesia
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Hiatal hernia was noted.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
      • One ulcer was noted at pylorus, with surrounding mucosal swelling and mucosal change, s/p biopsy.
      • One 3mm sessile polyp was noted at fundus.
    • Duodenum:
      • One metallic stent was noted from the major papilla.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric ulcer with mucosal change, pylorus, r/o tumor invasion, s/p biopsy
    • Gastric polyp, fundus
    • Status post biliary stenting
• 2024-07-11 KUB
  • S/P CBD stenting.
  • Degenerative joint disease of lumbar spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-07-11 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2024-07-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Faint hot spots in the sternum, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, mandible, some C-, T- and :L-spine, bilateral shoulders, and left knee.
• 2024-07-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic neck
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stationary condition of pancreatic neck cancer with adjacent vascular invasion and SMV/ splenic vein partial thrombosis. S/P CBD stenting. Dilatation of p-duct.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Stationary condition of pancreatic neck cancer with adjacent vascular invasion and SMV/ splenic vein partial thrombosis. S/P CBD stenting. Dilatation of p-duct.
• 2024-05-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Post cholecystectomy
  • Pneumobilia
  • Splenomegaly, mild
• 2024-03-31 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Pancreatic neck cancer with duodenal bulb and portal vein invasion. Partial thrombosis of SMV.
    • s/p CBD stent. Dilatation of P-duct.
  • Impression
    • Pancreatic neck cancer, stationary
• 2024-03-31 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-02-08 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-02-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic neck
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stationary condition of pancreatic neck cancer with adjacent vascular invasion and SMV partial thrombosis. S/P CBD stenting.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Stationary condition of pancreatic neck cancer with adjacent vascular invasion and SMV partial thrombosis. S/P CBD stenting.
• 2024-02-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (94 - 30) / 94 = 68.09%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation; moderately dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; mild MR.
• 2023-11-07 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P biliary stenting.
    • Infiltrative soft tissue tumor in the pancreastic neck with P-duct dilatation, vascular invasion.
    • SMV thrombosis, progression.
    • Liver cyst, 1.1cm in S2.
    • Bilateral renal cysts, up to 2.4cm in right kidney.
    • Presence of ascites.
  • Impression:
    • S/P biliary stenting.
    • Pancreastic neck malignancy with vascular invasion and P-duct dilatation. Stationary.
    • SMV thrombosis, progression.
• 2023-10-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (128 - 44.1) / 128 = 65.55%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65.5
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 57.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with trivial MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, trivial TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-10-05 MRI - upper abdomen
  • Indication: Pancreatic cancer
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Moderate Splenomegaly is found.
    • Mild ascites in the abdominal cavity is also noted.
    • There is ill defined pancreatic neck lesion measuring 1.8cm in largest dimension and regional vascular invasion and infiltration with obliterating distal pancreatic duct is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-08-11, the lesion decreased in size.
    • Dilated CBD and IHDs is also noted.
    • Bilateral renal cysts are found.
    • MRCP shows dilated CBD and IHDs and distal pancreatic duct is found.
  • Imp:
    • Pancretic neck cancer with vascular invasion and distal pancreatic duct obsctruction s/p C/T with tumor decreased in size.
    • Bililary obstruction without soft tissue at distal CBD
• 2023-08-21 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes RSR’’ or QR pattern in V1 suggests right ventricular conduction delay
• 2023-08-21 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP
  • Diagnosis:
    • Malignant distal biliary stricture s/p EST & FCSEMS
    • Chronic cholangitis
    • shallow duodenal ulcers
    • GB invisible
  • Suggestion:
    • f/u amylase & lipase
• 2023-08-11 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/04/28.
    • Prior CT identified ascites in the abdomen and pelvis is noted again, decreasing in amount (only in the pelvis).
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined poor enhancing mass lesion in the pancreatic neck is noted again, mild increasing in size and poor margination.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified tumor seeding and encasement in the celiac trunk and common hepatic artery and the distal splenic vein, (beyond the trifurcation) is noted again, mild increasing in size.
      • Prior CT identified dilatation of the upstream pancreatic duct is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament are noted again, stable in size.
      • Prior CT identified tumor direct invasion the stomach antrum or duodenum 1st portion is noted again, mild increasing in size.
    • A cystic lesion 1 cm in the pancreatic head is noted.
    • There is mild wall thickening at the gastric antrum.
      • Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • S/P cadaveric liver transplantation and S/P cholecystectomy.
      • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.6 cm in S2 is noted.
        
    • A renal cyst measuring 2.1 cm in right middle pole is noted.
    • The spleen shows prominence in size (long axis: 12 cm).
  • IMP:
    • Prior CT identified ascites in the abdomen and pelvis is noted again, decreasing in amount (only in the pelvis).
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck S/P C/T show stable disease or mild progressive disease.
    • Follow up CT and tumor marker 3 months later is indicated.
• 2023-04-28 CT - abdomen
  • Indication
    • 20230113 CC: wight loss from 70 to 52 Kgs in the past 2 months.
      • Anorexia since Sep 2022. Low abdominal pain since 6 Dec 2022.
      • Chronic diarrhea since 3 months ago.
        
      • He had undergone liver transplantation in 2007 in China.
    • 20230113 CT: Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic neck, cT4N1M0, stage III
    • 20230113 CA199: 53.89 U/mL (<35).
    • 20230117 EUS biopsy: adenocarcinoma
    • 20230202 s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX
  • Past history: Ca of prostate s/p R/T in 2009. D.M > 10 years.
  • Findings comparison prior CT dated 2023/01/13.
    • There is newly developed ascites in the abdomen and pelvis. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined poor enhancing mass-like lesion in the pancreatic neck is noted again, mild decreasing in size and poor margination.
      • Prior CT identified dilatation of the upstream pancreatic duct is noted again, stationary.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified tumor seeding and encasement in the celiac trunk and common hepatic artery and the distal splenic vein, (beyond the trifurcation) is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
      • Prior CT identified tumor direct invasion the stomach antrum or duodenum 1st portion is noted again, mild decreasing in size.
    • A cystic lesion 1 cm in the pancreatic head is noted.
    • There is mild wall thickening at the gastric antrum. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • S/P cadavertic liver transplantation and S/P cholecystectomy.
      • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.6 cm in S2 is noted.
    • A renal cyst measuring 2.1 cm in right middle pole is noted.
      • The spleen shows prominence in size (long axis: 12 cm).
    • Others
      • There is no focal abnormality in the biliary system.
      • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
        
      • There is no evidence of intrinsic or extrinsic bladder mass.
        
      • There is no focal lesion over the mesentery and omentum.
  • IMP:
    • Newly developed ascites. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck S/P C/T show partial response.
• 2023-01-17 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Labeled as “pancreas, neck”, EUS fine needle biopsy — pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CD56 (-), CK7 (+), CK20 (focal +).
  • Section shows few loosely cohesive neoplastic glands. IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CD56 (-), CK7 (+), CK20 (focal +).
• 2023-01-17 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2023-01-13 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Pancreatic neck tumor T4NxMx s/p CEH-EUS & EUS/FNB
  • Pancreatic cystic lesion, head portion
• 2023-01-13 CT - abdomen
  • CC: wight loss from 70 to 52 Kgs in the past 2 months.
    • Anorexia since Sep 2022.
    • Low abdominal pain since 6 Dec 2022.
    • Chronic diarrhea since 3 months ago. Colon polyp was removed on 29 Nov 2022.
    • He had undergone liver transplantation in 2007 in China.
  • Past history: Ca of prostate s/p R/T in 2009. D.M > 10 years.
  • MD CT (iCT 256 slices) of the abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Tri-phasic dynamic CT images were obtained during non-enhanced, arterial phase, portal venous phase, and delayed phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformated isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings:
    • There is an ill-defined poor enhancing mass-like lesion in the pancreatic neck (Srs:601 Img:24), 3.7 x 2 cm in size, causing dilatation of the upstream pancreatic duct 9 mm in diameter.
      • In addition, There are soft tissue lesions in the celiac trunk and common hepatic artery surrounding area that may be tumor encasement. The distal splenic vein, beyond the trifurcation, shows small size that also may be tumor encasement.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck (T4) is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with CA199 and MRI.
    • There are soft tissue lesions in the hepatoduodenal ligament that may be metastatic nodes (N1).
    • There is fat plane obliteration between the pancreatic neck mass and the stomach antrum or duodenum 1st portion that may be tumor direct invasion.
    • A cystic lesion 1 cm in the pancreatic head is noted.
    • There is mild wall thickening at the gastric antrum.
      • Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • S/P cadavertic liver transplantation and S/P cholecystectomy.
      • A hepatic cyst measuring 0.6 cm in S2 is noted.
        
    • A renal cyst measuring 2.1 cm in right middle pole is noted.
    • Others
      • There is no focal abnormality in the liver, biliary system, spleen & left kidney.
      • There is no ascites.
      • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
      • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
      • There is no evidence of intrinsic or extrinsic bladder mass.
      • There is no focal lesion over the mesentery and omentum.
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck is highly suspected. Please correlate with CA199 and MRI.
    • If pancreatic cancer is finally proved by pathology. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for pancreatic cancer: T4 N1 M0, Stage:III

[MedRec]

• 2023-11-14 ~ 2023-11-15 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic neck, cT4N1M0, stage III, s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX from 2023/02/02~2023/10/18(C7D1), under chemotherapy with Abraxane plus Gemzar from 2023/11/15~
    • Malignant distal biliary stricture caused by panreatic cancer s/p EST & FCSEMS
    • Status post Liver transplantation
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Cachexia
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This is a 74-year-old male with underlying disease of
      • Cancer of prostate s/p R/T 37 times in 2009
      • D.M for more than 10 years
      • liver transplantation in 2007 in China.
    • He suffred from weight loss from 70 to 52 Kgs in the past 2 months. Thus, he came to our GI OPD for further medical help. Associated symptom included anorexia, low abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea. Tarry stool, constipation, jaundice, and vomiting were not mentioned.
    • Abdominal CT was done on 2023/01/13 revealed adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck is highly suspected. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for pancreatic cancer: T4N1M0, Stage:III.
    • EUS-FNB for pancreas was done on 2023/01/17 showed
      • Pancreatic neck tumor T4NxMx s/p CEH-EUS & EUS/FNB
      • Pancreatic cystic lesion, head portion.
    • Pathology showed show enlarged and hypochromatic nuclei, suspicious for adenocarcinoma and pancreas, neck, EUS fine needle biopsy — pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
      • IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CD56 (-), CK7 (+), CK20 (focal +).
    • Port-A implantation on 2023/02/01, he receive chemotherapy with Chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (Oxlaip 65mg/m2-self pay, Campto 90mg/m2-self pay, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2) on 2023/02/02(C1D1), 2023/02/23(1D15), 2023/03/10(C2D1), 2023/03/29(C2D15), 2023/04/11(C3D1), 2023/04/25(C3D15), 2023/05/10(C4D1), 2023/05/31(C4D15), 2023/06/21(C5D1), 2023/08/29(C6D1), 2023/09/19(C6D15), 2023/10/18(C7D1).
    • Fllow up Abdominal CT on 2023/04/28 showed
      • Newly developed ascites. please correlate with clinical condition
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Follow up Abdominal CT on 2023/08/11 showed
      • Prior CT identified ascites in the abdomen and pelvis is noted again, decreasing in amount (only in the pelvis)
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck S/P C/T show stable disease or mild progressive disease.
    • Tumor marker on 2023/08/22 with CA199:48.96 U/mL, CEA:5.85 ng/mL.
    • He had clay color stool and tea color urine for 4-5 days, and he came to GI OPD for survey. The lab test showed obstructive jaundice and mild elevated of liver enzymes.
    • ERCP on 2023/08/21 showed
      • Malignant distal biliary stricture s/p EST & FCSEMS
      • Chronic cholangitis
      • shallow duodenal ulcers
      • GB invisible.
    • Tumor marker on 2023/09/12 with CA199:21.48 U/mL, CEA:4.24 ng/mL.
    • Upper abdominal MRI on 2023/10/05 showed pancretic neck cancer with vascular invasion and distal pancreatic duct obsctruction s/p C/T with tumor decreased in size and bililary obstruction without soft tissue at distal CBD.
    • Tumor marker on 2023/10/03 with CA199:23.14 U/mL, CEA:4.56 ng/mL.
    • Follow up Abdominal CT on 2023/11/07 showed
      • S/P biliary stenting
      • Pancreastic neck malignancy with vascular invasion and P-duct dilatation. Stationary
      • SMV thrombosis, progression.
    • He visited to GS OPD for surgery evaluation, no indication for operation, suggest further chemotherapy, consider to 2024/03.
    • Now, he was admitted for chemotherapy, will change regimen with Abraxane plus Gemzar.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received chemotherapy with Abraxane/Gemzar (Abraxane 100mg/m2 /Gemzar 1000mg/m2) on 2023/11/14(C1D1) smoothly, consider added TS-1, if stable condition.
    • Mopride 5mg/tab 1# PO TIDAC for nausea and vomiting.
    • Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 0.5# PO Q6H for pain control.
    • Status post Liver transplantation was treated with Certican (everolimus) 0.5mg/cap 2# PO QD.
    • Diet control an dcheck finger sugar, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with Trajenta 5mg/tab 1# PO QD.
    • Diovan F.C. 160mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Hypertension.
    • For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC was given for Anti-HBc:reactive.
    • Cachexia with Megest 40mg/mL,120mL/bot 10ml PO QD.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/11/15 and OPD followed up later.
• 2023-03-28 Hemato-Oncology
  • O: AE Gr 3 Neutropenia -> Improved to Gr 1
• 2023-02-22 Hemato-Oncology
  • O: AE Gr 3 Neutropenia -> Improved
• 2023-02-15 Hemato-Oncology
  • Now on Induction FOLFIRINOX, C1D1 on 2023-02-02
  • Already mention treatment strategy
    • Induction chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX
    • If OP is feasible, go to OP; if OP is not feasible, go to CCRT.
• 2023-02-14 SOAP Radiation Oncology
  • S
    • For radiotherapy due to pancreatic neck adenocarcinoma.
    • PI: The patient transferred from TSGH (Dr. Chao) for CCRT due to pancreatic carcinoma. He was a case of prostate cancer s/p radiotherapy at TSGH.
    • Chemotherapy: 2023-02-02
    • Family history: (mother: lung cancer)
    • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (quit); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
    • Personal Hx: DM(-); HTN(+); s/p liver transplantation at China.
    • Allergy(-)
    • Previous RT Hx: radiotherapy of the prostate at TSGH.
  • P
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pancreatic neck tumor, peripheral involved, and regional lymphatic area.
• 2023-01-13 SOAP Gastroenterology
  • S
    • He came because of weight loss from 70 to 52 Kgs in the past 2 months.
    • Anorexia since Sep 2022.
    • Low abdominal pain since 6 Dec 2022.
    • Chronic diarrhea since 3 months ago. Colon polyp was removed on 29 Nov 2022.
    • He had undergone liver transplantation in 2007 in China.
    • Past history: Ca of prostate s/p R/T 37 times in 2009. D.M for more than 10 years.
  • O
    • P.E.: No icteric sclera, soft abdomen, no leg pitting edema.
    • 2023-01-13: Ca-19-9: 53.89. CT of abdomen: R/O Pancreatic Ca.

[consultation]

• 2024-07-05 Neurology
  • Q
    • This is a 75-year-old male with underlying disease of
      • Ca of prostate s/p R/T 37 times in 2009;
      • D.M for more than 10 years;
      • Liver transplantation in 2007 in China;
      • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic neck, cT4N1M0, stage III, s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX from 2023/02/02~2023/10/18(C7D1), under chemotherapy with Abraxane plus Gemzar from 2023/11/15~
    • This time, he was admitted to our ward for chemotherapy, but he had lower back pain and discomfort in the past two or three days.
    • Follow up abdominal CT: Stationary condition of pancreatic neck cancer with adjacent vascular invasion and SMV/ splenic vein partial thrombosis. S/P CBD stenting. Dilatation of p-duct. plan arrange bone scan for survey, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • CC: low back pain for days, no trauma hx, no skin lesions
    • NE: cons clear, normal CN, normal gait, no sensory level, no hyposensativity, no numbness, urine control: WNL
    • IMP: low back pain, no radiculopathy or myelopathy s/s
    • P:
      • pending bone scan result
      • consider T-L spine MRI with contast (suggest whole spine MRI with contrast if suspect bone meta on bone scan)
• 2023-01-19 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 73-year-old female with underlying disease of
      • Ca of prostate s/p R/T 37 times in 2009.
      • Liver transplantation in 2007 in China.
      • D.M for more than 10 years.
    • This time, he suffured from left upper abdominal dullness pain and weight loss (70 -> 58kg in 2 months). Associated symptom included nausea and poor appetite but denied Icterus, and back pain. Due to above reason, he came to our GI OPD for further survey.
    • Abdominal CT done on 2023/01/13 revealed suspected pancreatic Ca and blood test showed Ca-19-9: 53.89.
    • Under the impression of pancreatic cancer, he was admitted for further survey. EUS-FNB for pancreas was arranged on 2023/01/17. Thus, we request your expertise for aseessment of the administration of chemotherpy.
  • A
    • This 73 year old man is a case of suspect pancrease cancer cT4N1M0, stage III. We are consulted for further evaluation.
    • Pending EUS pathology and arrange our OPD after discharge. For unresectable pancrease cancer, systemic chemotherapy is indicated (consult GS for further operation evaluation). If pancrease cancer is proven, may check HbsAg, Anti Hbc, and anti HCV. Then, consult GS for port A insertion and complete pancrease cancer work up including chest CT (+/-contrast).

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-31 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-17 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-03 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-26 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-07 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-23 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-09 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-19 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-06 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-14 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-31 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1300mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-09 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-12 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1300mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-05 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 140mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-02 - gemcitabine 0800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 140mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-23 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 130mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-26 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 130mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 130mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-05 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-08 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-16 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 135mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-10 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-29 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-30 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-14 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-18 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-09-19 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-08-29 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-07-11 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-06-21 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-05-31 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-05-10 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-04-25 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-04-11 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-03-10 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX, Covorin NS 500 -> 250mL)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-02-23 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-02-02 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 90mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC (before Irino) + aprepitant 125mg D1-3

Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) CGRAN01 (not completed)

• 2023-05-24 3 days (OPD)
• 2023-05-16 3 days (IPD)
• 2023-05-02 3 days (IPD)
• 2023-04-17 3 days (IPD)
• 2023-04-04 3 days (IPD)
• 2023-03-28 3 days (IPD)
• 2023-03-23 3 days (OPD)
• 2023-03-15 3 days (IPD)
• 2023-03-01 3 days (IPD)
• 2023-02-15 3 days (OPD)

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2025-02-06

Since last review on 2024-12-17, the patient with advanced pancreatic neck adenocarcinoma (cT4N1M0, stage III) has undergone continued chemotherapy with Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel), adjusted for bone marrow suppression. Notable clinical developments include:

• Hematological Concerns: Persistent anemia (Hgb 8.9 g/dL, CBC 2025-02-04) requiring blood transfusion. Stable platelet counts with neutrophil percentages varying post-chemotherapy.
• Organ Function: Renal and liver function remain stable. Mild hypoalbuminemia persists (albumin 3.0 g/dL, biochemistry 2025-02-04).
  
• Cancer Progression: Imaging (CT 2025-01-12) indicates progression with mesenteric root encasement, lymph node metastasis, and increasing ascites.

Problem 1. Pancreatic Neck Adenocarcinoma, cT4N1M0, Stage III

• Objective:
  • Tumor progression is evident on recent imaging (CT 2025-01-12), showing mesenteric root encasement and lymph node metastasis, with persistent ascites.
    
  • Chemotherapy history: Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) were administered with dose adjustments for bone marrow suppression. Recent sessions include 2024-12-17, 2024-12-31.
    
  • Tumor markers: CA19-9 stable at 69.42 U/mL on 2024-12-31.
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s cancer remains unresectable with disease progression evidenced by imaging.
  • Chemotherapy appears partially effective in controlling tumor burden but is associated with significant bone marrow suppression.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel), but reassess dosing if further bone marrow suppression occurs.
    
  • Consider later-line treatment options or clinical trial enrollment if disease progression persists.
    
  • Repeat tumor markers (e.g., CA19-9) and imaging (CT/MRI) within 1–2 months to evaluate treatment response.

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Persistent anemia, Hgb 8.9 g/dL (CBC 2025-02-04), requiring transfusion of 2 units of packed red blood cells (LPRBC 2025-02-05).
    
  • MCV 93.3 fL, suggesting normocytic anemia (CBC 2025-02-04).
    
  • Chronic inflammation and bone marrow suppression due to chemotherapy likely contribute.
• Assessment:
  • The anemia is multifactorial, primarily due to bone marrow suppression and possibly chronic disease. Current interventions have been appropriate but require close monitoring.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor hemoglobin levels post-transfusion and may consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia persists.
    
  • Reassess iron studies and inflammatory markers to rule out additional causes.

Problem 3. Hypoalbuminemia

• Objective:
  • Persistent hypoalbuminemia, 3.0 g/dL (biochemistry 2025-02-04).
    
  • No significant edema or signs of malnutrition noted on physical exam (2025-02-05).
• Assessment:
  • Hypoalbuminemia is likely secondary to chronic inflammation and cancer-associated cachexia. This condition reflects the patient’s poor overall nutritional status.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize nutritional intake through high-protein dietary supplementation.
    
  • Monitor albumin levels and consider intravenous albumin if symptomatic hypoalbuminemia develops.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalances

• Objective:
  • Mild hyponatremia, Na 133 mmol/L (biochemistry 2025-02-04).
    
  • Potassium levels are stable (K 3.5 mmol/L, biochemistry 2025-02-04).
• Assessment:
  • Hyponatremia is mild and asymptomatic, likely related to poor oral intake or SIADH secondary to malignancy.
• Recommendations:
  • Encourage oral sodium intake and monitor serum sodium levels closely.
    
  • Rule out other causes (e.g., SIADH) if hyponatremia worsens.

[Later-line Treatment Options]

Systemic Therapy Options as Later-line Treatment

• Nanoliposomal Irinotecan + 5-FU/Leucovorin:
  • Why: This remains a highly recommended option as per the NCCN guidelines for patients previously treated with FOLFIRINOX and Gemcitabine-based regimens. The patient’s ECOG PS 1 and stable renal/hepatic function make this a viable choice.
  • Precautions: Monitor for diarrhea (common with irinotecan) and hematological toxicity. Dose reductions may be necessary if myelosuppression persists.
• Single-Agent 5-FU or Capecitabine (Xeloda):
  • Why: For a less toxic option suitable for older patients (age 75) or those with residual bone marrow suppression, single-agent fluoropyrimidines could be considered.
  • Precautions: Closely monitor for hand-foot syndrome and gastrointestinal side effects with Capecitabine.
• Pembrolizumab (Keytruda, for MSI-H/dMMR Tumors):
  • Why: Immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab is an effective and less toxic option for patients with MSI-H or dMMR tumors.
  • Action Needed: Ensure molecular testing results to confirm MSI-H/dMMR status.
• Best Supportive Care (BSC):
  • Why: In cases where the patient shows signs of clinical deterioration, such as worsening ECOG performance status, declining organ function, or intolerance to chemotherapy, BSC might be the most appropriate approach.
  • Focus: Pain control, nutritional support, and palliative radiotherapy for symptomatic relief.

Rationale for Avoiding Gemcitabine Rechallenge

• Prior Exposure and Limited Duration of Control:
  • The patient has already completed 13 cycles of Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel with tapering doses due to bone marrow suppression.
  • Disease progression during or shortly after this therapy would suggest limited efficacy of Gemcitabine rechallenge.
• Bone Marrow Suppression:
  • Persistent anemia (Hgb 8.9 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 113 × 10³/μL) indicate residual bone marrow toxicity, which could be exacerbated by Gemcitabine.

Supportive and Adjunctive Therapies

• Pain Management:
  • Continue with Morphine (morphine sulfate) and Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen) as prescribed, adjusting doses based on pain severity.
• Nutritional and Appetite Support:
  • Continue Megestrol (megestrol acetate) for appetite stimulation and nutritional optimization.
• Electrolyte and Volume Support:
  • Correct mild hyponatremia (Na 133 mmol/L) with Const-K (potassium chloride) and IV hydration (Sodium Chloride 0.9%).
• Palliative Radiotherapy:
  • Consider localized radiotherapy for palliation of pain or complications from metastases (e.g., obstruction or bleeding).

2024-12-17

[recurrent neutropenia]

This patient demonstrates recurrent neutropenia associated with chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma, complicated by significant disease burden and comorbidities.

Observations

• Neutropenia Episodes:
  • Frequent drops in neutrophil count during chemotherapy cycles:
    • 2024-11-14: 64.2% neutrophils with WBC 1.62 x10^3/uL → Severe neutropenia.
    • 2024-03-26: WBC 2.32 x10^3/uL, neutrophils 55.4%.
  • Episodes are seen after chemotherapy administration, with nadirs typical of myelosuppression from gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel.
• G-CSF Administration:
  • Granocyte (lenograstim) 250mcg/day is frequently administered post-chemotherapy:
    • Dates include 2024-03-26, 2024-12-03, 2024-07-31, etc.
  • This has led to recovery of WBC/neutrophil counts shortly after.
• Neutrophil Recovery:
  • WBC and neutrophils rebound after G-CSF therapy:
    • Example: 2024-12-03 → WBC: 11.18 x10^3/uL, neutrophils: 84.0%.
• Infection Risk:
  • Elevated WBC counts (e.g., 2024-11-11: WBC 20.41 x10^3/uL) with high neutrophil percentages (94%) suggest reactive leukocytosis, possibly due to infection or inflammation.
• Disease Progression:
  • Imaging and clinical notes show progressive pancreatic cancer with vascular invasion and ascites, contributing to systemic inflammation and cachexia.

Summary

• Cause: Chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression (gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel).
• Management: G-CSF (granocyte) effectively supports neutrophil recovery.
• Complications: Infection risks during neutropenic episodes.

Recommendations

• Continue G-CSF Support:
  • Maintain post-chemotherapy prophylactic administration to reduce neutropenia duration.
• Monitor Trends:
  • Perform serial CBCs for early identification of neutropenic episodes.
  • Monitor for febrile neutropenia and signs of infection.
• Dose Adjustments:
  • Consider chemotherapy dose modifications if recurrent Grade 3-4 neutropenia persists despite G-CSF.
• Infection Control:
  • Maintain neutropenic precautions and prompt evaluation for infection during nadir periods.

2024-11-12

[Findings and Recommendations]

This patient, a 74-year-old male with a history of adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic neck, cachexia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic hepatitis B, and hypertension. He has undergone liver transplantation and is currently receiving chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.

Vital Signs and Laboratory Findings

• Vitals (2024-11-12): The patient is hemodynamically stable with BP 123/61 mmHg, HR 68, Temp 36.8°C, SpO2 at 96%.
• COVID-19 Positive (2024-11-11): COVID-19 infection will require isolation protocols, potential antiviral consideration, and regular monitoring due to immunocompromised status.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC, 2024-11-11):
  • WBC: Elevated at 20.41 x10^3/uL, indicating leukocytosis, likely related to COVID-19 or possible inflammation.
  • Hemoglobin and Hematocrit: HGB at 10.2 g/dL, HCT at 30.1% suggest mild anemia, which could be due to chronic illness or chemotherapy.
  • Platelets: Normal at 169 x10^3/uL.
• Electrolytes (2024-11-11):
  • Sodium (Na): 131 mmol/L, indicating mild hyponatremia.
  • Potassium (K): 3.2 mmol/L, slightly low, requiring monitoring.
• Renal Function:
  • Creatinine (2024-11-11): 0.57 mg/dL with an eGFR of 148.11 ml/min/1.73m². Renal function is preserved.
• Liver Function (2024-11-06):
  • AST/ALT: Within normal limits (AST 27 U/L, ALT 17 U/L).
  • Total Bilirubin: 0.79 mg/dL, which is within the normal range.
  • Albumin: 3.1 g/dL, indicating mild hypoalbuminemia, possibly due to chronic disease or cachexia.
• CRP (2024-11-11): Elevated at 17.2 mg/dL, suggesting active inflammation or infection.
• Urinalysis (2024-11-11):
  • Presence of RBCs (6-9/HPF) and bacteria (1+), with occasional protein, suggest a possible mild urinary tract infection.

Imaging Findings

• ECG (2024-11-11): Shows sinus rhythm with occasional premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) and T-wave abnormalities, raising concern for possible ischemia.
• Abdominal Imaging:
  • Stable pancreatic neck adenocarcinoma with vascular involvement and stenting (as of recent CTs and ultrasound).
  • Persistent mild ascites and splenomegaly are noted.
  • Minimal liver abnormalities post-transplantation, with pneumobilia and a hepatic cyst.

Medication Review and Adjustments

1. Acetaminophen (500 mg PRN):
   • Current Usage: Given for pain relief.
   • Recommendation: Use cautiously due to liver transplant history, though liver function remains stable. Maximum daily dose should be limited to avoid hepatotoxicity.
2. Tramacet (Tramadol and Acetaminophen):
   • Current Usage: Pain control (0.5 tab PO Q6H PRN).
   • Recommendation: Caution is advised due to combined acetaminophen dose. Monitor for hepatic effects and adjust dosage if signs of liver impairment appear.
3. Certican (Everolimus):
   • Current Usage: Immunosuppression post-transplant (0.5 mg QD).
   • Recommendation: Monitor renal function and lipid levels regularly, as Everolimus can be nephrotoxic and hyperlipidemic. Avoid co-administration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, commonly used in chemotherapy settings.
4. Megejohn (Megestrol):
   • Current Usage: For cachexia (10 mL PO QD).
   • Recommendation: Monitor for side effects such as thromboembolic events, especially given the patient’s oncological history.
5. Trajenta (Linagliptin):
   • Current Usage: Diabetes control (5 mg QD).
   • Recommendation: Adjustments are typically not required for renal impairment, which is favorable for this patient.
6. Diovan (Valsartan):
   • Current Usage: For hypertension (160 mg QD).
   • Recommendation: Monitor potassium levels, especially since the patient exhibits borderline hypokalemia (K=3.2 mmol/L).
7. Chemotherapy Regimen (Abraxane and Gemzar):
   • Current Usage: Ongoing pancreatic cancer therapy.
   • Recommendation: Closely monitor blood counts, liver enzymes, and renal function. Proactively manage side effects such as neutropenia and GI toxicity, especially given recent leukocytosis and anemia.
8. Baraclude (Entecavir):
   • Current Usage: For hepatitis B (0.5 mg QDAC).
   • Recommendation: Regular monitoring of liver function is essential to assess potential antiviral toxicity, although Entecavir is generally well tolerated in hepatic impairment.

Recommendations

1. Monitor for COVID-19 Complications:
   • Due to immunosuppression, close monitoring is essential. Consider antiviral therapy or monoclonal antibodies if symptoms worsen, and maintain isolation precautions.
2. Anemia and Nutrition Support:
   • Chronic anemia and hypoalbuminemia require intervention. Consider iron supplementation, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if appropriate, and nutritional support.
3. Pain Management:
   • Given the liver status, avoid NSAIDs. Opt for non-acetaminophen-containing analgesics if additional pain management is necessary.
4. Electrolyte Management:
   • Monitor sodium and potassium levels regularly, adjusting Valsartan dosage if potassium continues to drop. Consider potassium supplementation if levels fall below 3 mmol/L.
5. ECG Monitoring:
   • Regular ECGs are warranted due to PVCs and potential ischemia on T waves. Cardiology consultation may be beneficial to rule out ischemic heart disease, given age and cancer history.
6. Inflammation and Infection Control:
   • CRP elevation suggests active inflammation or infection, possibly secondary to COVID-19 or mild UTI. Repeat CRP and consider empirical antibiotics if clinical signs of UTI or sepsis emerge.

2024-09-06

[Evaluation of Delayed Gastric Emptying and Management Plan]

Exam results from a gastric emptying study, upper GI series, and EGD (2024-08-20 to 2024-08-22) show clear evidence of delayed gastric emptying (T1/2 = 148.59 minutes), likely due to multiple factors:

• Post-stent complications: The placement of the Hot-Axios stent may be affecting normal motility, though no mechanical obstruction was found.
• Functional dysmotility: The absence of obstructive findings in the upper GI series and EGD suggests that the delayed emptying is functional rather than mechanical.
• Duodenal narrowing: While there is narrowing in the second part of the duodenum, it is not severe enough to cause obstruction. External compression might be contributing to motility issues.
• Chronic gastritis and hiatal hernia: These conditions may not directly cause delayed gastric emptying but could worsen the patient’s gastrointestinal symptoms.

Management Considerations:

• Address Gastroparesis:
  • Dietary Modification: Smaller, more frequent meals low in fat and fiber may alleviate symptoms.
  • Prokinetic Medications: Consider metoclopramide or domperidone to enhance gastric motility.
  • Stent Review: Evaluate the stent’s position and potential impact on gastric function if symptoms persist or worsen.
• Monitor and Manage Gastritis and Reflux:
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): Use PPIs to manage reflux esophagitis and gastritis and reduce inflammation in the gastric and esophageal mucosa.
• Further Investigation for External Compression:
  • Imaging: Consider further imaging, such as CT or MRI, to assess external compression of the duodenum and its potential contribution to motility issues.

[Lab Results Overview: electrolyte imbalances and anemia management]

The recent lab results indicate hypokalemia with potassium at 3.1 mmol/L, low albumin at 3.0 g/dL, and low magnesium at 1.8 mg/dL. Hemoglobin (HGB) is also low at 8.5 g/dL, reflecting anemia. The CRP level, at 4.9 mg/dL, suggests an inflammatory response. Potassium and magnesium supplementation have already been initiated, and an LPRBC transfusion was performed to address the anemia. Blood glucose levels are currently well-controlled. Medication reconciliation found no discrepancies.

• 2024-09-05 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L
  
• 2024-09-05 Albumin (BCG) 3.0 g/dL
  
• 2024-09-05 Mg (Magnesium) 1.8 mg/dL
  
• 2024-09-05 HGB 8.5 g/dL
  
• 2024-09-04 CRP 4.9 mg/dL

2024-05-24

[Certican (everolimus) blood level monitoring]

Background:

• The patient received two doses of Certican (everolimus) 1.5mg during this hospitalization: on 2024-05-23 at 04:55 and May 24, 2024-05-24 at 04:59, according to HIS5 records.
• A blood sample was drawn for Certican level monitoring on 2024-05-22 at 10:25.

Interpretation:

• The blood sample was drawn after only one dose of Certican. Therefore, the measured level of 6.0 ng/mL does not represent the steady-state concentration, peak concentration, or trough concentration.
• While the measured level falls within the liver transplant reference range of 3 to 8 ng/mL, it is possible that the peak or trough concentration could exceed this range.

Recommendation:

• If the intent of the blood test was to assess whether the Certican level exceeded the reference range and potentially contributed to adverse reactions, it is recommended to repeat the blood test 1-2 hours after the fourth or fifth dose of the medication. This would provide a more accurate representation of the peak concentration.

2023-10-19

[reconcilation]

The patient had an appointment at Tri-Service General Hospital on 2023-09-23 and received prescriptions for Trajenta (linagliptin), Diovan (valsartan), Certican (everolimus), and Stilnox (zolpidem), with the latter not currently being utilized. Please verify if the discontinuation of Stilnox is intentional.

As an additional note, the patient received an injection of Zoladex (goserelin acetate) at TSGH on 2023-10-06, with the previous injection administered on 2023-07-28.

2023-07-12

This patient had an appointment at the Tri-Service General Hospital on 2023-06-24 where he was prescribed Trajenta (linagliptin), Diovan (valsartan), Certican (everolimus), and Stilnox (zolpidem). These medications have been correctly incorporated into the patient’s active medication list. No discrepancies were found during the medication reconciliation process.

2023-06-01

• This patient had an appointment at the Tri-Service General Hospital on 2023-05-05, during which he was prescribed a single dose of Zoladex (goserelin acetate 10.8mg). As the suggested administration interval for this medication is every 12 weeks, the next scheduled dose should be on 2023-07-28. No issues were discovered during the medication reconciliation process.

• The patient seems to be showing signs of anemia with an increasing trend towards macrocytosis. As the bilirubin level is still within the normal range, hemolytic anemia may be less likely. A single intramuscular dose of B-Red (hydroxocobalamin 1mg) is scheduled for 2023-06-02, and folate is already included in the current FOLFIRINOX regimen. At this time, there is no concrete evidence indicating a rapid progression in the severity of anemia, so please continue monitoring.

  • 2023-05-31 RBC 3.27 x10^6/uL
  • 2023-05-31 HGB 10.5 g/dL
  • 2023-05-31 HCT 33.5 %
  • 2023-05-31 MCV 102.4 fL
  • 2023-05-24 MCV 100.0 fL
  • 2023-05-10 MCV 101.5 fL
  • 2023-04-25 MCV 102.2 fL
  • 2023-04-11 MCV 102.1 fL
  • 2023-03-28 MCV 103.6 fL
  • 2023-03-23 MCV 99.7 fL
  • 2023-03-09 MCV 97.4 fL
  • 2023-02-22 MCV 95.0 fL
  • 2023-02-15 MCV 91.8 fL
  • 2023-01-30 MCV 94.1 fL
  • 2023-01-13 MCV 93.6 fL

2023-05-11

• Zoladex (goserelin acetate) 10.8mg was administered Q3M, with the most recent administration occurring on 2023-05-05, at TSGH for the management of the patient’s prostate cancer. Furthermore, antiglycemic, antihypertensive, and anti-rejection medications prescribed at TSGH are correctly reflected in the current active medication list, presenting no issues with medication reconciliation.

• Please be aware, there is a slow yet noticeable upward trend in both AST and ALT lab results. This should be closely monitored for possible potential liver function impairment.

  • 2023-05-10 S-GOT/AST 35 U/L

  • 2023-04-25 S-GOT/AST 42 U/L

  • 2023-04-11 S-GOT/AST 30 U/L

  • 2023-03-28 S-GOT/AST 25 U/L

  • 2023-03-23 S-GOT/AST 30 U/L

  • 2023-03-09 S-GOT/AST 23 U/L

  • 2023-02-22 S-GOT/AST 17 U/L

  • 2023-02-15 S-GOT/AST 16 U/L

  • 2023-01-30 S-GOT/AST 14 U/L

  • 2023-01-13 S-GOT/AST 19 U/L

  • 2023-05-10 S-GPT/ALT 44 U/L

  • 2023-04-25 S-GPT/ALT 55 U/L

  • 2023-04-11 S-GPT/ALT 36 U/L

  • 2023-03-28 S-GPT/ALT 32 U/L

  • 2023-03-23 S-GPT/ALT 35 U/L

  • 2023-03-09 S-GPT/ALT 27 U/L

  • 2023-02-22 S-GPT/ALT 21 U/L

  • 2023-02-15 S-GPT/ALT 22 U/L

  • 2023-01-30 S-GPT/ALT 20 U/L

  • 2023-01-13 S-GPT/ALT 20 U/L

2023-04-26

• Certican (everolimus) has been added to the list of active medications for the patient’s post-liver transplant status without a reconciliation issue.
• 2023-04-25 WBC 2.71K/uL, Granocyte (lenograstim) might be prepared in advance for approximately 1 week after chemotherapy.

2023-03-13

• The patient has been receiving FOLFIRINOX since 2023-02-02, with a reduced dosage of oxaliplatin (85 -> 65mg/m2) and irinotecan (180 -> 90mg/m2) to prevent adverse reactions. Approximately 2 weeks after the first chemotherapy treatment, the patient experienced leukopenia, with a WBC count of 2.08K/uL on 2023-02-15. Following this event, prophylactic G-CSF was administered around 1 week after each subsequent chemotherapy treatment, and no further episodes of leukopenia were observed.
• The previous 84-day refillable prescription of tacrolimus at TSGH on 2022-12-10 was changed to everolimus on 2023-03-04. To manage the trough concentration target range of 3 to 8 ng/mL, patients taking everolimus are recommended to undergo TDM.
• If the patient develops neutropenia again, the dose of everolimus is recommended to be adjusted as follows:
  • For Grade 3 neutropenia (ANC >=500 to <1,000/uL), everolimus treatment will be temporarily interrupted until the condition improves to <= grade 2. Treatment will then be reinitiated at the same dose.
  • For Grade 4 neutropenia (ANC <500/uL), everolimus treatment will be temporarily interrupted until the condition improves to <= grade 2. Treatment will then be reinitiated at 50% of the previous dose. If the reduced dose is lower than the lowest strength available, dosing will be changed to every other day.

2023-01-31

• Although there are case reports of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in liver transplant recipients, there are no systematic review articles on chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer in liver transplant patients found in the public domain.
• If the patient’s performance is evaluated as ECOG 0/1, FOLFIRINOX or modified FOLFIRINOX might be considered as possible regimens for treatment.
• The patient is taking Advagraf (tarcolimus). Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant, in combination with chemotherapy, it is likely to have an increased immunosuppressive effect, therefore, there may result in potential opportunistic infections which should be closely monitored.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-11 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Post-op at the colon. S/P colostomy in right abdomen.
    • Presence of ventral herniation.
    • Right renal cyst, 3.8cm.
    • Bilateral lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis. Stationary.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op at the colon.
    • Right renal cyst.
    • Bilateral lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis. Stationary.
    • Ventral herniation.
• 2024-09-03 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver. Right renal cyst (2.6cm).
    • Tiny nodules at bilateral lungs.
• 2024-07-10 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under poor colon preparation.
    • T-loop colostomy (proximal limb): no obvious polyp or tumor lesion
    • T-loop colostomy (distal limb): iron material retention (anastomosis?), no obvious local recurrence
    • From anus: much solid stool impaction, difficulty to pass through to see the anastomosis
  • Diagnosis:
    • Advanced sigmoid cancer with obstruction; large mesenteric lymph node and direct invaded to terminal ileum mesentery status post sigmoid colectomy with resection of small bowel on 2023/05/03, pT4bN1bM0; pStage IIIC s/p adjuvant chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/05/29 to 2023/08/22 for 7 cyces with lung metastasis s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI from 2023/09/01, plus targeted therapy with Avastin from 2023/10/13.
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
• 2024-06-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/05.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • S/P colostomy in right transverse colon.
    • Presence of ventral herniation, near the umbilical area.
    • Right renal cyst, 3.4cm.
    • Prior CT identified several small soft tissue nodules in bilateral lung are noted again, stationary.
    • There is fatty liver, grade 4.
• 2024-03-05 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Post-op at the colon. S/P colostomy in right abdomen.
    • Presence of ventral herniation.
    • Right renal cyst, 3.4cm.
    • Bilateral lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis. Stationary.
• 2023-12-12 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • Post-op at the colon. S/P colostomy in right abdomen.
    • Presence of ventral herniation.
    • Right renal cyst, 3.4cm.
    • Bilateral lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis. Stationary.
    • Peritoneal nodules in right abdomen, with regression as compare with CT study on 2023-08-08.
• 2023-08-30 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-08454
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-08-15 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in bilateral lungs. Early lung metastases can not be ruled out.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple lymph nodes as mentioned above. Multiple lymph node metastases should be watched out. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in the scalp of the posterior aspect of the head. The nature is to be determined (metastatic lesions? inflammatory process?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2023-08-08 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Post-op at the colon.
    • R/O liver cysts, up to 0.57cm in left lobe liver.
    • Right renal cyst, 2.6cm.
    • Emphysema over bilateral upper lungs.
    • Bilateral lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis.
    • Peritoneal nodule (0.5cm) in right abdomen, suggest follow up.
• 2023-05-03 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, sigmoid, Sigmoid colectomy + resection of small bowel — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. Margins free.
    • Terminal ileum, Sigmoid colectomy + resection of small bowel — mesentery invasion with abscesses. No mural invasion. Bilteal cut ends free.
    • Lymph node, pericolonic, dissection — metastatic adenocarcinoma.
    • pT4b pN1b (if cM0); pStage: IIIC, at least.
    • S2023-8454A1: IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - Sigmoid colectomy (16.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm) + resection of small bowel (7 x 3 x 3 cm adherent to the sigmoid colon with necrosis and abscesses)
    • Tumor Site - Sigmoid colon
    • Tumor Size: 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Present
      
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum - Incomplete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as - A1-6: tumor with peritoneum; X1-2: adhesion site of termial ileum; A7-12: lymph nodes; X3-4: cut ends of terminal ileum; B: separated distal cut end of sigmoid; C: proximal cut end of sigmoid colon.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade - G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension - Tumor directly invades adjacent structures (specify: mesentry of termial ileum without invasion of muscularis propria or mucosa of the terminal ileum)
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Involved
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding - Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: none
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes - Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 2/28 with extranodal extension.
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT) - pT4b: Tumor directly invades or adheres to adjacent organs or structures
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - pN1b: Two or three regional lymph nodes are positive
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) - if cM0
      • NOTE: According to AJCC staging manual 2017 8th edition page 10. “Pathologist should not report any M category unless appropriate for the specimen evaluated.”, “Only the managing physician can assign cM0 after taking into account physical examination, image, and other information”. However, the pathologists are ordered by this hospital adminstration (including the chiefs of cancer committee, medical department and radiation oncology) to assign the “cM” category, although pathologists are not in the position of doing so.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply) - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies: result of S2023-8454A1 IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2023-04-21 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colon, sigmoid, biopsy — tubular adenoma with high grade dysplasia, at least
  • Section shows fragments of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with high grade dysplastic adenomatous glands. No definite stromal invasion is seen in the slide, but adenocarcinoma can not be excluded. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study.
• 2023-04-17 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Apple core like narrowing of the sigmoid colon measuring 3.5cm in largest dimension is found. The colon is severely dilated. One fistula tract is found abutting from sigmoid colon narrowing region is found.
    • Small lymph nodes (n＝4) are found around the narrowing region.
    • No evidence of free air is noted at the subphrenic region.
  • Imp:
    • Sigmoid colon fistula is more favored but colon cancer cannot be excluded.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-04-17 KUB
  • Increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel over LUQ, and colonic segments, visible rectal air, and scanty amount of fecal material filled D-colon and rectum, paralytic or partial mechanical ileus

[MedRec]

• 2023-04-17 ~ 2023-04-21 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sigmoid tumor obstruction status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/04/17
  • CC
    • diffuse abdominal distension with no stool passage for 10 more days
  • Present illness
    • This 48-year-old male denied any systemic diseases. According to patient’s statement and previous medical record, the patient felt diffuse abdominal distension with no stool passage for 10 more days. He also had intermittent cramping pain with nausea and vomiting since 2 days ago. Associated with poor appetite and fatigue. The patient denied having fever, diarrhea, bloody stool, tarry stool, chest pain. Due to symptoms persisted, the patient visited our emergency department.
    • At our triage, vital signs were stationary. No fever noted. Physical examination showed distended abdomen without tenderness over four quardrant. No muscle guarding, no rebounding pain found. Laboratory data showed elevated CRP level (1.86 mg/dL). KUB showed increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel over LUQ, and colonic segments, visible rectal air, and scanty amount of fecal material filled D-colon and rectum, paralytic or partial mechanical ileus.
    • Abdominal CT showed apple core like narrowing of the sigmoid colon measuring 3.5cm in largest dimension is found. The colon is severely dilated. One fistula tract is found abutting from sigmoid colon narrowing region is found. Sigmoid colon fistula is more favored but colon cancer cannot be excluded. CRS doctor was consulted and emergent colostomy was suggested.
    • With the impression of obstruction ileus, the patient received T-loop colostomy on 2023/04/17 and admitted to our ward for postoperative management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arranged post-op care and colostomy care. Education of colostomy was also done. He was under regular diet due to well bowel movement without abdominal discomfort. He was able to tolerate diet.
    • Sigmoidoscopy was arranged which suspected sigmoid cancer obstruction, biopsy was done and the pathology report was still pending.
    • He discharged on 4/21 due to stable condition and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H

[surgical operation]

• 2023-05-03
  • Surgery
    • Sigmoid colectomy + resection of small bowel      
  • Finding
    • Advanced sigmoid cancer with obstruction ; large mesenteric LN and direct invaded to terminal ileum mesentery
• 2023-04-17
  • Surgery
    • T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • T-loop colostomy was created at RUQ area        
    • Severe dilatation of T-colon and bleeding tendency    
    • Ascites (+) and tissue edematous change  

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-03 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 540mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2025-01-10 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 540mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-20 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 540mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-29 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 530mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-11 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-14 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-18 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-02 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 500mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr ……………………………………… + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr ……………………………………… + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-29 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) Xia He Xiong

• 2023-12-11 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) Xia He Xiong

• 2023-11-21 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) Xia He Xiong

• 2023-11-01 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) Xia He Xiong

• 2023-10-13 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) Xia He Xiong

• 2023-09-22 - (FOLFIRI) Xia He Xiong

• 2023-09-01 - (FOLFIRI) Xia He Xiong

• 2023-08-22 - (FOLFOX) Chen XinHong

• 2023-08-07 - (FOLFOX) Xiao GuangHong

• 2023-07-24 - (FOLFOX) Xiao GuangHong

• 2023-07-10 - (FOLFOX) Xiao GuangHong

• 2023-06-26 - (FOLFOX) Xiao GuangHong

• 2023-06-12 - (FOLFOX) Xiao GuangHong

• 2023-05-29 - (FOLFOX) Xiao GuangHong

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2025-02-06 (not posted for having been discharged)

This 50-year-old man has advanced sigmoid cancer (pT4bN1bM1a, stage IVA) with metastases to the lungs. His disease was initially treated with surgery (T-loop colostomy, sigmoid colectomy, and small bowel resection in 2023), followed by adjuvant chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and subsequent chemotherapy (FOLFIRI ± Avastin (bevacizumab)). Imaging has demonstrated stable lung nodules without evidence of progression (CT 2025-01-11), suggesting disease control. His performance status remains ECOG 1, and he tolerates chemotherapy without significant adverse events. Supportive care measures, including antiemetics and hydration, have effectively managed side effects. The presence of a growing right renal cyst and a ventral hernia is noted but does not currently compromise his clinical condition.

Treatments and Their Effects

• Surgical Management
  • T-loop colostomy (2023-04-17):
    • Addressed bowel obstruction caused by the tumor (CT 2023-04-17). This intervention successfully relieved symptoms of ileus (e.g., nausea, vomiting) and allowed subsequent definitive surgical treatment.
    • Rationale: Colostomy was critical in stabilizing the patient’s acute condition and preventing complications like bowel perforation.
  • Sigmoid colectomy and small bowel resection (2023-05-03):
    • Achieved resection of the primary tumor with free margins, though mesentery invasion and lymph node metastases were present (Pathology 2023-05-03).
    • Effect: The procedure removed the tumor burden and improved bowel function. However, the systemic spread (lung metastases) required further systemic therapy.
• Chemotherapy - FOLFOX (2023-05-29 to 2023-08-22, 7 cycles):
  • Provided systemic coverage post-surgery. However, the emergence of lung metastases (CT 2023-08-08) indicates that this regimen was insufficient to prevent disease progression.
  • Rationale: FOLFOX is standard in high-risk Stage III colorectal cancer. The transition to FOLFIRI upon progression was appropriate.
• Chemotherapy - FOLFIRI ± Avastin (since 2023-09-01):
  • The regimen has controlled disease progression, with stable lung nodules noted on multiple imaging studies (e.g., CT 2025-01-11, 2024-09-03). Irinotecan dose escalation from 120 mg/m² to 150 mg/m² indicates good tolerability.
  • Avastin (bevacizumab) was discontinued after 2024-09-18, its contribution to early disease stabilization cannot be ignored.
  • Effect: The patient remains ECOG PS 1, suggesting effective disease control with good quality of life. Continued use of FOLFIRI is appropriate.
  • Improvement: Reintroduction of Avastin could be reconsidered if contraindications (e.g., hypertension, proteinuria) are absent. Combining targeted therapy with chemotherapy is evidence-based for advanced colorectal cancer.
• Supportive Care
  • Antiemetics and adjuncts:
    • Pre-chemotherapy agents such as dexamethasone, aprepitant, palonosetron, and atropine have effectively prevented nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  • Hydration:
    • Regular hydration (e.g., NS infusion) is crucial, especially given the potential renal impact of both Avastin and the growing renal cyst (3.8 cm, CT 2025-01-11).
• Imaging and Disease Monitoring
  • CT scans and PET imaging:
    • Lung nodules remain stable, peritoneal nodules regressed (CT 2023-12-12), and no new metastases have been identified.
    • PET imaging (2023-08-15) highlighted lung and lymph node hypermetabolism, necessitating continued monitoring.
    • Rationale: Serial imaging is essential to evaluate treatment efficacy and detect early progression.
• Renal Cyst and Ventral Hernia
  • Renal cyst:
    • The cyst increased from 2.6 cm (CT 2024-09-03) to 3.8 cm (CT 2025-01-11). While asymptomatic, it requires periodic monitoring for complications like infection or obstruction.
    • Rationale: Large cysts (>3 cm) may warrant urological consultation.
  • Ventral hernia:
    • The hernia is chronic and non-symptomatic. No immediate intervention is necessary unless symptoms develop.

Recommendations for Improvement

• Reintroduce Targeted Therapy:
  • Rationale: Bevacizumab, when combined with FOLFIRI, can prolong progression-free survival in metastatic colorectal cancer. Reintroduction should be evaluated based on contraindications (e.g., poorly controlled hypertension).
• Consider Additional Molecular Targets:
  • EGFR inhibitors (e.g., cetuximab) could be explored, given EGFR positivity (Pathology 2023-05-03) and lack of RAS or BRAF mutations (2023-08-30). These agents are effective in RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer.
• Evaluate for Surgical Interventions:
  • Consider hernia repair only if symptomatic.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-01-06 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, body, biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
• 2025-01-06 EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric streaky erosions, upper body
    • Gastric erosion, middle body, GC, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-11-14 SONO - breat
  • Diagnosis
    • no mass lesion
    • s/p bil. breast operation
  • BI-RADS: 1. negative
• 2024-11-13 Mammography
  • Impression: Psot-op with breast tissue reduction at left breast. Suggest clinical correlation and regular follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative - annual screening.
• 2024-11-12 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck:
      • S/P Lt and Rt mastectomies.
      • focal subcutaneous abnormal soft-tissue change at left axillary region and previous Lt breast bed, stationary.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • small gall bladder stones and a Lt hepatic cyst measuring 26 mm.
  • Impression:
    • no recurrent breast tumor
• 2024-10-28 SONO - Thyroid gland
  • Thyroid nodules, 0.75x0.53cm, 0.93x0.7cm, 0.59x0.51cm in right lobe, 0.15x0.11cm and 0.25x0.22cm in left lobe.
• 2024-08-20 CT - chest
  • Impression: post op change in Lt axilla and anterior chest wall, stable.
• 2024-08-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (83 - 21) / 83 = 74.70%
    • LVEF (%) = 75
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening, dilated LA; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
• 2024-05-13 SONO - breast
  • Post-op scar in bilateral breasts.
  • Left breast subcutaneous nodule, 0.63x0.24cm, suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS 2. benign finding
• 2024-04-26 CT - chest
  • Indication: Left breast cancer, ER(+), PR(-), Her2(+), HER2(-), cT1N1M0, stage IIA
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • S/P mastectomy at left and right breast. Subcutaneous infiltration at previous op. region over left axillary region is found. (Se301 Im30). In comparison with CT dated on 2023-11-09, the lesion is more pronounced.
    • Low density lesion at S2 of liver measuring 2.6cm in largest dimension is found. Simple cyst is considered.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
  • Imp:
    • Breast cancer s/p MRM at bilateral breast
    • Suspected newly fibrosis or soft tissue at left breast. Please correlate with other study.
• 2024-04-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Moderate fatty liver
  • Liver hypoechoic lesion: favor cyst
  • Gallbladder stones
  • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2024-04-12 T-L spine AP + Lat
  • mild spondylolisthesis at L4-5
  • mild decreased disc space in the L4/5 disc.
• 2024-04-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (64 - 16) / 64 = 75.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Trivial MR, mild AR. trivial TR and trivial PR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-03-11 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • PTA: Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 15 dB HL; LE 19 dB HL.
  • Bil WNL.
• 2024-03-08 Joint soft tissue sonography
  • Finding:
    • Increased vascular signal under power Doppler over the left FPL tendon at the MCPj with snapping pain.
  • Impression And Suggestions:
    • Left FPL tenosynovitis s/p USG inj. with shincort 5mg and lidocaine 10mg.
• 2024-01-29 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • Diagnosis
    • Breast, left, simple mastectomy — invasive carcinom of no special type, grade 2
    • Skin, left breast, simple mastectomy — negative for malignancy
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: rpT1cNx (if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage IA
  • Gross Description
    • Procedure: simple mastectomy
    • Specimen size: Breast: 3 pieces, up to 18x 9x 4 cm; Skin: 14x 5 cm
    • Lymph node sampling (if lymph nodes are present in the specimen): Not included
    • Specimen laterality: Left. Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-5:tumor with skin and margin
  • Microscopic Description
    • For Invasive Carcinoma
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: 1.1 cm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): grade II (score 6)
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
      • Skin involvement: Absent
      • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: Absent
    • For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: not identified
      • Tumor size (mm): not applicable
      • Nuclear grade: not applicable
      • Architectural pattern: not applicable
      • Tumor necrosis: not applicable
    • Margins:
      • Negative, Closest margin ( 10 mm from deep margin)
    • Nodal status: not included
      • No. examined: not applicable
      • No. macrometastases (> 2 mm): not applicable
      • No. micrometastases (> 0.2 ~ 2 mm and/or > 200 cells): not applicable
      • No. isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2 mm and <= 200 cells): not applicable
    • Treatment Effect: Response to presurgical (neoadjuvant) therapy (if patient received)
      • In the Breast: probable or definite response to presurgical therapy in the invasive carcinoma
      • In the Lymph nodes: not applicable
        
    • Immunohistochemical Study: Reference: S2023-25373
• 2024-01-11 PET scan
  • A mild glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the anterolateral aspect of left anterior chest region, compatible with recurrent breast malignancy of low FDG uptake.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral shoulders and hips. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2023-12-29 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, 2/3, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • IHC stains: ER (-, 0%), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: positive (score = 3+), Ki-67 (70%), E-cadherin (+).
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
• 2023-12-19 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • s/p bil. breast operation
    • R/O left breast tumor
  • BI-RADS:
    • 4a. suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered (low suspicion for malignancy: 2-10%)
• 2023-11-09 CT - chest
  • left breast cancer s/p left mastectomy and C/T.
  • non-specific lymph nodes at left breast region. Stationary.
• 2023-11-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (106 - 21) / 106 = 80.19%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2023-07-31 SONO - breast
  • Hx: Breast cancer s/p Op and C/T
  • Findings:
    • Parenchymal pattern: Homogeneously sonodense.
    • Post-op scar in bilateral breasts. No significant focal sonographic lesion.
      
    • Non-specific axillary lymph node.
  • Suggestion:
    • Post-op scar in bilateral breasts, suggest clinical correlation and follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative.
• 2023-07-31 Mammography
  • BI-RADS category 2, Benign finding.
• 2023-07-31 CT - chest
  • No evidence of recurrent tumor in the study.
• 2023-06-05 SONO - abdomen
  • Mild fatty liver.
  • A hepatic cyst 1.87 cm in S2.
  • Multiple small stones or sludges in the gallbladder are noted.
• 2023-05-11 CT - chest
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
  • S/P mastectomy at left side.
  • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2023-03-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (71.7 - 31.4) / 71.7 = 56.21%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 56.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild AR and PR, trivial TR
    • Thick IVS, mildly dilatation of LA and aortic root
• 2022-10-22 CT - chest
  • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study
• 2022-10-06 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • Bilateral adnexae: free
  • EM: 4.7mm.
• 2022-07-22 Pathology - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A. Breast, right partial mastectomy with frozen section (F2022-337SA) — atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) with microcalcifciation.
      • IHC stains: CK5/6 (+, focal rim staining) p63 (rim staining).
    • B. Lymph node, sentinel, right, sentinel LN, s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy (F2022-337FSC) — negative for malignancy. Two focus of fibrosis probably involuted lymph node after chemotherapy.
    • C. Breast, right, total mastectomy total mastectomy (S2022-11852) — scleroscing adenosis, fibrocystic disease, and adenosis.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A. Sections F2022-337FSA1-2 show breast tissue with atypica ductal hyperplasia with microaclcification.
      • IHC stains: CK5/6 (+, focal rim staining) p63 (rim staining). Foci of scleroscing adenosis, fibrocystic disease, and adenosis are present.
    • B. Sections F2022-337FSC1-2 show fibroadipose tissue with moderate fibrosis.
    • C. Sections S2022-11852 show breast tissue with scleroscing adenosis, fibrocystic disease, and adenosis are present.
• 2022-07-22 Pathology - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • Diagnosis
    • Breast, left, s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by total mastectomy (S2022-11851) — no residual malignancy
    • Resection margin: free:
    • Lymph node, left, sentinel lymph node biopsy with frozen section (F2022-337FSB) — free
    • yp T0 ypN0(sn) (if cM0)
  • Gross Description
    • Procedure - mtotal mastectomy with senteinel lymph nodes.
    • Lymph node sampling - sentinel lymph node(s)
    • Specimen laterality - Left
      • Sections are taken and labeled as:
        • Tissue for frozen sections: F2022-337FSB: left sentinel lymph nodes.
        • Tissue for formalifixation: S2022-11851A1-12: left breast.
  • Microscopic Description
    • For Invasive Carcinoma: no residual malignancy.
    • For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: no DCIS
    • Margins: no residual malignancy
    • Nodal status: Negative (if lymph nodes are present in the specimen)
      • No. examined: 2
      • No. macrometastases (>2 mm): 0
      • No. micrometastases (>0.2 ~ 2 mm and/or >200 cells): 0
      • No. isolated tumor cells (<=0.2 mm and <=200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect: Response to presurgical (neoadjuvant) therapy (if patient received)
      • In the Breast
        • No residual invasive carcinoma is present in the breast after presurgical therapy
      • In the Lymph nodes
        • No lymph node metastases and no prominent fibrous scarring in the nodes
    • Immunohistochemical Study: result of biopsy specimen: S2021-19572
      • IHC stains (using blockS2021-19572): ER(+ , 100%, strongintensity), PR(-), Her2/neu: positive(score=3+), Ki-67(70 %), p53(50%).
• 2022-07-21 Frozen section
  • Preliminary diagnosis:
    • FSA1-2: right breast: irrregular duct. The possibility of malignancy cannot be excluded. Will need IHC stain to determine the nature of these ducts.
    • FSB: left sentinel LN s/p neoadjuvant therapy: free (0/2).
  • ADDENDUM:
    • FSC1-2: right sentinel LN, s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy: negative for malignancy. Two focus of fibrosis probably involuted lymph node after chemotherapy.
• 2022-07-21 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • The sentinel lymph node mapping was performed immediately after injection of 0.5 mCi of Tc-99m phytate (s.c) above the left breast. The sequential dynamic and static images over the chest revealed at least one focal area of increased accumulation of radioactivity at the left axilla.
  • IMPRESSION: Probably at least one sentinel lymph node at the left axillary region.
• 2022-07-07 Mammography
  • Impression:
    • Regression of left breast tumor (LIQ) and axillary lymph node.
    • Focal asymmetry in UOQ of right breast (posterior portion), stationary.
  • BIRADS 6
• 2022-07-07 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas as described
    • Left breast cancer
  • BI-RADS:
    • 6 - known biopsy-proven malignancy
• 2022-06-11 CT - lung/mediastinum/pleura
  • IMP: No evidence of lung metastases based on this CT study.
• 2022-01-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF(%) = 72
• 2022-01-14 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Left breast cancer with left axillary lymph node metastasis is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
  • The gallbladder shows mild irregular wall thickening and few stones that may be chronic inflammation. The differential diagnosis include gallbladder cancer.
• 2021-12-28 Pathology - breast biopsy
  • Breast, left, 5/2, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • IHC stains (using blockS2021-19572): ER (+, 100%, strongintensity), PR(-), Her2/neu: positive (score=3+), Ki-67(70 %), p53 (50%).
• 2021-12-28 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, left, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • IHC stains (using blockS2021-19571): ER (+, 100%, strongintensity), PR(+, 30%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: positive (score=3+), Ki-67(90 %), p53 (60%).
• 2021-12-28 SONO - breast
  • Bilateral breast irregular tumors, suspected malignancy, suggest biopsy.
  • Enlarged left axillary lymph node, suspected lymph node metastasis.
  • Suggest biopsy.
    
  • BI-RADS: Category 4c: highly suspicious abnormality-biopsy should be considered.
• 2021-12-18 Mammography
  • BI-RADS category 0, Need additional imaging evaluation.
  • Suggest ultrasound correlation for developing left breast nodules and enlarged left axillary lymph node.
• 2019-05-03 Mammography
  • Impression: No mammographic evidence of malignancy, suggest clinical correlation and regular follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative.-annual screening.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-13 SOAP Ophthalmology

[consultation]

• 2025-01-03 Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Q
    • For Adjust medications (Compesolon & Mobic)
    • A 61 year-old woman has Left breast cancer, ER(+), PR(-), Her2(+), cT1N1M0, stage IIA s/p chemotherapy with AC by T from 2022/01/25 to 2022/06/29 (4 cycles) and target therapy with Herceptin from 2022/04/22 to 2022/10/21 (9 cycles) s/p bilateral simple mastectomy and SLNB on 2022/07/21 and target therapy with Herceptin from 2022/11/19 to 2023/06/05 (9 cycles).
    • Recurrence left breast cancer ER(-), PR(-), Her2(+), s/p chemotherapy with TCH from 2024/03/11 to 2024/08/15, chemotherapy with herceptin since 2024/09/09. She complains epigastric pain after Compesolon & Mobic used, we need your help for further management, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • Patient’s medical record was reviewed. We were consulted for adjustment of medication.
    • Consider add famotidine or self paid PPI oral form for epigastric pain and consider arrange PES if still persisted symptoms
    • If pain resolved, stop compesolon and shift mobic to prn use or shift to tramacet use if still multiple joint pain.
• 2022-03-31 ENT
  • Q
    • for right ear pain and headache
    • This 58 year-old woman panient suffered from left breast mass in 2021/11. Breast SONO on 2021/12/28 showed bilateral breast irregular tumors, suspected malignancy, suggest biopsy, enlarged left axillary lymph node, suspected lymph node metastasis and suggest biopsy. Left lymph node core biopsy showed invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST. IHC stains (using block S2021-19571): ER (+ , 100%, strongintensity), PR(+, 30%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: positive(score=3+), Ki-67(90 %), p53 (60%). Left 5/2 breast core biopsy showed Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST. IHC stains (using block S2021-19572): ER (+ , 100%, strongintensity), PR(-), Her2/neu: positive(score=3+), Ki-67(70 %), p53 (50%).
    • This time, she was admitted to ward for chemotherapy with AC(C4) on 2022/03/31, then she complaints right ear pain and headache for 3-4 days, so we need your help for survey evulation, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • Eating on side(+, L) R otalgia with bil temple pain for 3 days.
    • PE:
      • Ear drum: bil intact
      • EAC: clean
      • TMJ: right TMJ tenderness when compression
    • Imp: TMJ syndrome
    • Plan: Pain control

[surigcal operation]

• 2024-01-29
  • Surgery
    • partial mastectomy
  • Finding
    • left 2/3 recurrent breast cancer, < 1cm in diameter
• 2022-07-21
  • Surgery
    • bilateral simple mastectomy and SLNB
  • Finding
    • left breast cancer, HER-2 type, s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy and target therapy, tumor regression, SLNB: negative of malignancy
    • right breast tumor, excision for frozen pathology: irrregular duct. The possibility of malignancy cannot be excluded. Will need IHC stain to determine the nature of these ducts –> do simple mastectomy and SLN sampling
• 2018-07-05 PCS code 87003C
  • Benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthus
  • lid tumor, os

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-02-04 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 5min

• 2025-01-03 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 5min

• 2024-12-06 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 5min

• 2024-11-12 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 5min

• 2024-10-09 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 5min

• 2024-09-09 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 5min

• 2024-08-15 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 675mg NS 250mL 2hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (TCH)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-07-20 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 675mg NS 250mL 2hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (TCH)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-06-21 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 675mg NS 250mL 2hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (TCH)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-05-25 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 675mg NS 250mL 2hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (TCH)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-04-26 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 675mg NS 250mL 2hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (TCH)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-04-02 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 675mg NS 250mL 2hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (TCH)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-03-11 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 140mg NS 250mL 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 675mg NS 250mL 2hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (TCH)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-06-05 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2023-05-10 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2023-04-12 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2023-03-16 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2023-02-22 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2023-01-30 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-12-30 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-12-08 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-11-18 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-10-18 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-09-27 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-09-06 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-08-16 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (adjuvant)

• 2022-06-29 - Nolbaxol (docetaxel) 75mg/m2 140mg 1hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (neoadjuvant)

• 2022-06-10 - Nolbaxol (docetaxel) 75mg/m2 140mg 1hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (neoadjuvant)

• 2022-05-16 - Nolbaxol (docetaxel) 75mg/m2 140mg 1hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (neoadjuvant)

• 2022-04-22 - Nolbaxol (docetaxel) 75mg/m2 140mg 1hr + Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (neoadjuvant)

• 2022-04-01 - Adriamycin (doxorubicin) 60mg/m2 110mg 10min + Endoxan (cyclophosphamide) 600mg/m2 1100mg 1hr

• 2022-03-11 - Adriamycin (doxorubicin) 60mg/m2 110mg 10min + Endoxan (cyclophosphamide) 600mg/m2 1100mg 1hr

• 2022-02-15 - Adriamycin (doxorubicin) 60mg/m2 110mg 10min + Endoxan (cyclophosphamide) 600mg/m2 1100mg 1hr

• 2022-01-25 - Adriamycin (doxorubicin) 60mg/m2 110mg 10min + Endoxan (cyclophosphamide) 600mg/m2 1100mg 1hr

[medication]

• 2024-08-01 ~ undergoing - Aromasin (exemestane 25mg) 1# QD
• 2023-11-17 ~ 2024-01-20 - Arimidex (anastrozole 1mg) 1# QD
• 2023-06-29 ~ 2024-03-21 - Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD

==========

2024-05-27

Lab results on 2024-05-24 were grossly normal and TPR readings during this hospitalization appear to be stable. No medication discrepancies were identified after review of HIS5 and PharmaCloud database.

2024-04-26

[monitoring elevated glucose and lipid levels]

The patient exhibited elevated levels of blood lipids and serum glucose. Regular monitoring is advised to determine if any intervention is necessary.

• 2024-04-16 Cholesterol total 207 mg/dL
  
• 2024-04-16 LDL-C 139 mg/dL
  
• 2024-04-16 Triglyceride (TG) 165 mg/dL
  
• 2024-04-16 Glucose (serum) 114 mg/dL

2022-10-22

• Trastuzumab administration (2022-04-22 ~ undergoing) might result in subclinical and clinical cardiac failure. The incidence and severity might be higher for patients received anthracycline-containing chemotherapy regimens (doxorubicin 2022-01 ~ 2022-04). An update of 2D transthoracic echocardiography is recommended (the most recent was performed on 2022-01-25 prior to the introduction of doxorubicin).

2022-05-17

• The patient was diagnosed with breast cancer (ER+, PR (-, + lymph nodes) Her2/neu 3+) and has been treated with doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide followed by docetaxel/trastuzumab.
• The last CT performed on 2022-01-14 showed a thickening of the gallbladder wall. Since gallbladder mets from breast cancer are rare, it might be sufficient to follow the gallbladder on an annual basis.
• Lab data on 2022-05-10 showed that liver and kidney function, electrolytes and CBC were generally normal.
• TPR readings remain stable during this hospital stay, no issues with active prescription.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-27 MRI - L-spine
  • Without-contrast multiplanar spine MRI (including sagittal and axial T1WI, sagittal and axial T2WI and coronal STIR images) revealed:
    • mild scoliosis of the L-spine
    • high SI change on STIR In the bilateral lower L-spine multifidus muscles.
    • decreased SI on T2WI in the L-spine disc spaces; mild decreased disc sapce in teh L3/4 disc. Herniated discs in the L3/4 and L4/5 discs caused mild anterior indentation on the L3-4 thecal sac; mild bilateral L4-5 lateral recess stenosis and mild bilateral L4-5 foraminal stenosis.
    • subacute compression fractures at L3, L1 and T12 vertebral bodies.
      
    • degenerative change at the L-spine facet joints.
  • IMP:
    • subacute compression fractures at L3, L1 and T12 vertebral bodies.
• 2025-01-25 KUB
  • Degeneration of bony structures.
• 2025-01-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot area at the manubrium of sternum and increased activity in some lower T- and L2-spine, the nature is to be determined (DJD, post-traumatic change, early bone mets, or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for investigation.
  • The other hot area at the L4 spine, probably compression fracture.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, S-I joints, hips, and right knee.
• 2025-01-07 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • L4 compression fracture.
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
• 2024-12-07 Anoscopy
  • Impression: Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and perianal erosions
• 2024-12-07 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: AMD
  • Report:
    • OCT 398 310
    • ERM, ou
    • drusen, ou
• 2024-11-17 CXR
  • Increased infiltration over RLL. May be active infection.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2024-09-28 Pachymetry
  • Pachymetry 546/534um
• 2024-09-28 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: ERM od
  • Report:
    • od 105/0.27/wnl os 114/0.38/wnl
    • CRT 397/273 um, ERM od
• 2024-09-26 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Low voltage QRS of limb leads
  • Poor wave progression V1~3
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-06 ~ 2024-10-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Postmenopausal invasive ductal carcinoma of left breast post total mastectomy wtih No LN (0/3+3) metastasis on 2024-08-01 at ChengGong Univ Hospital. ER: 90%, PR (-), Her-2 (-). pT2N0M0, pstage IIA
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent HBsAg:positive/anti-Hbc:positive
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • This 64-year-old woman, a patient of postmenopausal invasive ductal carcinoma of left breast post total mastectomy on 2024/08/01 at ChengGong Univ Hospital. with No LN (0/3+3) metastases. ER(+), PR(-), HER2(-), KI67:15%. Left breast hard mass was palpated for months ago but without treatment. She visited to ChengGong Univ Hospital for survey.
    • Image study with abdominal sono (2024/07/26) showed negative. Heart echo (2024/07/19) revealed LVEF:79 %. adequate global LV systolic function, normal RV function and elevated RA pressure and mild pulmonary hypertension PA systolic pressure 48 mmHg.
    • Chest CT (2024/07/10) revealed left breaszt cancer without lung mets. Bone scan (2024/07/15) revealed no definite evidence of bone mets. The left breast pathology (2024/08/09) proved postmenopausal invasive ductal carcinoma of left breast post total mastectomy on 2024/08/01 at ChengGong Univ Hospital. With No LN (0/3+3) metastases. ER(+), PR(-), HER2(-), KI67:15%.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024/09/05. HBsAg/Anti-Hbc showed positive on 2024/07/04.
    • Today, she was admitted for chemotherapy on 2024/10/06.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with TC (Taxotere 75mg/m2, self-paid)/Endoxan 600mg/m2 were given on 2024-10-08, smoothly without obvious side effect. She was discharged on 2024-10-09 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID 2D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQD 7D if joint pain
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-02-04 Neurosurgery
  • Q
    • Dear doctor, this is a 64-year-old woman, a patient of left breast carcinoma s/p total mastectomy on 2024/08/01 at ChengGond Univ Hosp and adjuvant chemotherapy.
    • This time, she was admitted due to a complaint of severe lower back pain for 1 month. PE showed bil. straight leg raising test (+), lower limbs hyperplasia and increased DTR ++ in bil. lower legs.
    • L-spine X-ray showed L4 compression fracture. Bone scan on 2025/01/15 showed:
      • A hot area at the manubrium of sternum and increased activity in some lower T- and L2-spine, the nature is to be determined (DJD, post-traumatic change, early bone mets, or other nature.
      • A hot area at the L4 spine, probably compression fracture.
    • L-spine MRI on 2025/01/27 showed multiple L-spine disc compression.
    • We wish to consult you for the evaluation of surgical treatment. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • We have thoroughly explained the risks and outcomes to the patient, and she has requested conservative treatment due to the high risk of infection, as it has only been one month since her chemotherapy.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-20 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 112mg NS 250mL 1hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 890mg NS 250mL 90min (DC Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-29 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 111mg NS 250mL 1hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 890mg NS 250mL 90min (DC Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-09 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 112mg NS 250mL 1hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 90min (DC Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-08 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 113mg NS 250mL 1hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 90min (DC Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-02-06

This 64-year-old woman, diagnosed with postmenopausal invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast (ER+, PR-, HER2-, Ki67: 15%, pT2N0M0, stage IIA) post-total mastectomy (2024-08-01), presents with low back pain for one month, progressing over two days, and associated with suspected L4 compression fracture and subacute compression fractures (MRI 2025-01-27). She has received adjuvant chemotherapy with a TC regimen, most recently on 2024-12-20. Imaging (bone scan 2025-01-15) raises concerns about potential bone metastases, degenerative joint disease (DJD), or other etiologies. She is being managed conservatively due to the high infection risk following chemotherapy.

Problem 1. Bone Metastases vs. Degenerative Bone Disease

• Objective:
  • Symptoms: Lower back pain with progression over the last two days (Admission note 2025-01-27), exacerbated by compression fractures at L3, L1, and T12 (MRI 2025-01-27). Straight leg raising test positive bilaterally, with tenderness and hyperreflexia in the lower limbs (Progress note 2025-02-04).
  • Imaging Findings:
    • MRI (2025-01-27): Subacute compression fractures at L3, L1, and T12, mild scoliosis, degenerative changes in facet joints, and mild bilateral L4-5 lateral recess stenosis.
    • Tc-99m MDP Bone Scan (2025-01-15): Hot areas in the manubrium of the sternum, lower T- and L-spine, likely compression fractures, DJD, or early bone metastases. Follow-up suggested.
    • X-ray (2025-01-07): L4 compression fracture and degenerative changes.
  • Chemotherapy History: Received 4 cycles of TC regimen (Docetaxel + Cyclophosphamide) between 2024-10-08 and 2024-12-20. Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) administered for bone marrow recovery (2024-11-30).
  • Laboratory Results: No significant abnormalities in calcium or renal function (Creatinine 0.57 mg/dL, Calcium not reported; Labs 2025-01-25).
• Assessment:
  • The presence of compression fractures at multiple sites is concerning for metastatic bone disease, especially given the patient’s history of breast cancer. However, degenerative changes noted on imaging (MRI 2025-01-27, Bone Scan 2025-01-15) and her age also suggest DJD as a differential.
  • Conservative management was deemed appropriate by neurosurgery (2025-02-04) due to the high infection risk following recent chemotherapy.
• Recommendation:
  • Further Evaluation:
    • Bone Biopsy: Consider bone biopsy of suspicious sites for definitive differentiation between metastases and DJD.
    • Repeat Bone Scan: Follow-up imaging in 3 months as recommended (Bone Scan 2025-01-15).
    • Tumor Markers: Check serum tumor markers (e.g., CA 15-3, alkaline phosphatase) to evaluate bone activity.
  • Symptomatic Management:
    • Continue Arcoxia (etoricoxib) and Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen) for pain relief.
    • Consider introducing bisphosphonates or Xgeva (denosumab) for bone protection if metastases are confirmed.
  • Physical Support:
    • Maintain back braces and physiotherapy as tolerated.
  • Monitor and Reassess:
    • Close monitoring of pain progression, neurologic symptoms, and physical function.

Problem 2. Breast Cancer Progression

• Objective:
  • Diagnosis and Stage: Postmenopausal invasive ductal carcinoma (ER+, PR-, HER2-, Ki67: 15%, pT2N0M0, stage IIA) (Pathology 2024-08-09).
  • Treatment: Completed 4 cycles of TC chemotherapy regimen (Docetaxel + Cyclophosphamide) by 2024-12-20 without severe adverse effects.
  • Imaging History:
    • CT (2024-07-10): No evidence of lung metastases.
    • Bone scan (2024-07-15): No bone metastases.
  • Recent Symptoms: No systemic cancer-related symptoms, such as weight loss or appetite change, but localized lower back pain raises concern for disease progression (Admission note 2025-01-27).
• Assessment:
  • Although initial staging suggested no metastatic disease, the current presentation of lower back pain with compression fractures and bone scan findings (2025-01-15) raises suspicion for metastatic spread.
  • Chemotherapy (TC regimen) was effective initially, with no reported recurrence until now, but potential progression requires confirmation.
• Recommendation:
  • Imaging Follow-Up:
    • Whole-body PET-CT to assess for metastatic disease.
  • Histological Confirmation:
    • Bone biopsy for definitive diagnosis.
  • Treatment Adjustment:
    • If metastases are confirmed, consider second-line systemic therapy, tailored to receptor status (e.g., CDK4/6 inhibitors like Ibrance (palbociclib) for ER+ disease).
  • Symptom Management:
    • Address localized symptoms with radiation therapy to the affected spine if bone metastases are confirmed.

Conclusion:

• While current management for compression fractures focuses on symptomatic relief, additional diagnostics are crucial to confirm or exclude bone metastases. Concurrently, surveillance for systemic disease progression and further treatment adjustment are warranted based on findings.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • R vocal palsy, choking (-), R laryngeal pain
• 2025-01-06 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/12/07
    • Lungs: extensive, bilateral, upper lobes predominant, centrilobular emphysema, in the lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN, mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber. arteries without obvious pulmonary embolism.
    • Marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • no recurrent oral cavity tumor.
    • extensive emphysema smoking related disease.
• 2024-09-04 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism involving the right upper gingiva with local bone invasion of the right maxilla disappears, and there is increased FDG uptake in the right soft palate compared with the previous study on 2023-10-31, compatible with right gingiva and right soft/hard palate malignancy s/p surgical reaction.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right clavicle, probably post-operative change.
  • The lesion of glucose hypermetabolism in the middle portion of the esophagus comes to more evident, probably inflammation process, suggesting gastroscopy for follow-up.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in a right upper para-tracheal lymph node is new, highly suspected a metastatic node, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably inflammatory process.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the multiple bones as mentioned above, the nature still is to be determined (post-traumatic and degenerative change? other nature?). Please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Right gingiva and right soft/hard palate malignancy s/p treatment, highly suspected a regional lymph node metastasis in the right upper para-tracheal space, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-09-04 Patho - esophagreal biopsy (Y1)
  • Esophagus, upper, 23 cm below incisor, biopsy — moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, section shows moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma consisting of nests of non-keratinizing epithelialtumor cells in infiltrative growth pattern with squamous differentiation and areas of necrosis.The tumor cells have abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm, round to oval nuclei,prominent nucleoli, pleomorphism, hyperchromasia, higher necleus to cytoplasm ratio and mitiotic activity.
  • Imminohistochemical stains— p16: negative, p53: wild type
• 2024-09-03 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Esophageal ulcerative lesion, previous biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma, s/p CCRT, s/p biopsy
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion: Pursue biopsy result
• 2024-09-02 SONO - abdomen
  • More prominent P-duct.
• 2024-08-16 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Labeled as “right palate”, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
• 2024-08-05 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings comparison: 2024/04/12, 2023/10/25 MRI
    • Post Op at right hard palate? with bone loss and defect between maxillary sinus, but no focal mass at this region.
    • Post operative appearance in right tongue, no focal mass or nodule.
    • Post LNs dissection with clips retention with metallic artifact and/or soft tissue or muscle defect, right.
    • r/o an intervally enlarged right paratracheal LAP as indicated, suggest close follow up, and PET scan for further check?
    • Well abnormal enhancement after contrast medium administration of this nodule/LAP.
    • Intervally enlarged right soft palate also was noted when compared with 2024/04/12 MRI.
  • Impression:
    • Post OP in right tongue and hard palate, post CCRT. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • r/o an intervally enlarged right paratracheal LAP as indicated, suggest close follow up, PET scan?
    • Intervally enlarged right soft palate also was noted when compared with 2024/04/12 MRI.
• 2024-04-12 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Finding
    • Post-operation change at right part of hard palate and oral tongue (for tumor resection) and right neck (from lymph node dissection).
    • A well-defined subcutaneous T2-hyperintense lesion, about 13 mm, at left facial region. Nature?
  • IMP:
    • C/W palate and tongue cancer, s/p treatment without evidence of residual or recurrent tumor. Suggest clinical check-up and regular follow-up.
• 2023-12-07 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Mild centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
    • Minimal blastic change at few thoracic spine is found. Suggest bone scan study.
  • Imp:
    • COPD.
    • Esophageal cancer s/p clipping.
    • No evidence of residual tumor in the study.
    • Minimal blastic change at few thoracic spine is found. Suggest bone scan study.
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T0(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-11-16 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Hypopharynx, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and subtle stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2023-11-16 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, uppr, 20-25 cm below incisors, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2023-11-16 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Diagnosis：
    • Hypopharyngeal lesions, r/o malignancy, s/p biopsy (B)
    • Esophageal cancer, upper esophagus, T1aN0Mx according to AJCC, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric erosions, body and antrum
• 2023-11-14 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Smooth NPx, OPx
  • Much saliva secretion pooling
  • Left hypopharyngeal mass
• 2023-11-02 Patho - oral cancer (wide excision without lymph node)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Hard palate, right, wide excision — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Hard palate mucosa, left, biopsy — Keratosis with low-grade dysplasia
    • Pathology stage: pT4aNx(cM0); Stage IVA at least
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgical Procedure(s): Wide excision
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: Hard palate, right
      • Lymph node dissection: Not performed
      • Hard palate mucosa, left
      • Specimen Integrity: intact
      • Specimen Size: 4.4 x 3.7 x 2.1 cm (right hard palate) with a piece of bone 4.4 x 3.1 cm; 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm (left hard palate mucosa)
      • Tumor Site: Hard palate; Laterality: right
      • Tumor Focality: Single focus
      • Tumor Size: 2.3 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm
      • Mucosal Surface : Ulcerated
      • Gross Tumor Extension: Tumor invades maxilla bone
      • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: A1= tumor + outer margin, A2= tumor + inner margin, A3= tumor + anterior margin, A4= tumor, A5= tumor + lateral margin, B= left hard palate mucosa
    • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
      • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma
      • Histologic Grade: G2 (moderate differentiated)
      • Microscopic Tumor Extension: Tumor invades maxilla bone
      • Margins: Margins free, Distance from closest margin: 0.6 cm from outer margin and 0.5 cm from deep bone margin
      • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: Not identified
      • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
      • Neck Lymph Nodes: Not submitted
      • Hard palate mucosa, left: Keratosis with moderate neutrophil infiltrate and low-grade dysplasia
• 2023-10-31 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism involving the right upper gingiva with local bone invasion of the right maxilla. Right upper gingival malignancy wtih bone invasion of right maxilla may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right clavicle. Post-operative change may show this picture.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the middle portion of the esophagus. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammatory process is more likely.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the multiple bones as mentioned above. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic and degenerative change? other nature?). Please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2023-10-30 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Labeled as “esophagus, 25 cm below the incisor”, biopsy (A) — squamous cell carcinoma in situ (CIS) at least.
  • Labeled as “esophagus, 23 cm below the incisor”, biopsy (B) — squamous cell carcinoma in situ (CIS) at least.
  • Sections of the specimens A and B show squamous cell carcinoma in situ (CIS) at least, with scanty stromal tissue for evaluation. The possibility of a more advanced lesion (an invasive carcinoma cannot be excluded). Please correlate with scope and radiology image findings.
• 2023-10-25 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Neck MRI without Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • status post right partial glossectomy.
    • a soft tissue mass at right upper gingiva with bone involvement of right maxilla, about 1.9cm in greatest diameter. T4a disease is considered.
    • no definite enlarged cervical lymph node.
    • unremarkable skull base.
  • Impression:
    • Compatible with right upper gingival cancer, T4aN0.
  • Oralcavity
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:4a N:0 M:0 STAGE:IVa
• 2023-10-03 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Oral cavity, right upper gingival border, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Section shows a piece of squamous mucosal tissue with infiltration of nests of neoplastic squamous cells.
• 2023-10-03 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Necrotic tissue with whitish exudate over right upper gingival border, s/p biopsy
• 2023-09-05 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • right upper gingiva ulcer and swelling, tenderness+
  • left soft palate mild irregular surface, suggest close f/u
• 2017-10-05 MRI - nasopharynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • Post operative appearance in right tongue, no focal mass or nodule.
    • Post LNs dissection with clips retention with metallic artifact and/or soft tissue or muscle defect, right.
  • Impression:
    • Post OP in right tongue, post CCRT.
    • No evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • No neck LAP.
• 2017-04-14 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • Sub-optimal study of the oral cavity.
    • Post-operation changes at right part of the tongue and neck, startionary as previous study on 20161118.
    • No neck LAP.
    • No skull base lesion, nor intracranial abnormality in these images.
  • IMP:
    • C/W right tongue cancer, s/p operation and CCRT without evidence of recurrence. Stationary as compared with MRI on 20161118.
    • r/o tumor in the right retromolar region and right mandibular bone.

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-01 ~ 2024-10-08 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated of Rt hard palate post wide excision, pT4aNxaNx(cM0); Stage IVA post status radiotherapy and chemotherapy
    • Postive of anti-HBc
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • For treatment
  • Present illness history
    • Under the impression of RECURRENT squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated of Rt hard palate post wide excision, pT4aNxaNx(cM0); Stage IVA post status CCRT from 2023/12 to 2024/01, so he was admitted for palliative chemotherapy on 2024/10/01.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received hydration and MgO supplement for hypomagnesemia.
    • Chemotherapy with C1 PF4 on 2024/10/01 to 2024/10/04.
    • Pain control with Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 1# q8h.
    • FM was consulted for hospice share care (advance directive for palliative care was signed on 2024/10/08).
    • Under the stable condition without GI tract problem, so he can be discharged on 2024/10/08. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 5D
    • Dupin (diazepam 5mg) 1# HS 8D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H 8D
• 2023-12-05 ~ 2023-12-07 POMR Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, upper esophagus, status post clip marking at distal end
    • Hypopharyngeal cancer
    • Right upper gingival cancer. Stage IVA, cT4aN0M0, stauts post tumor wide excision and partial maxillectomy on 2023/11/01.
  • CC
    • For scheduld ESD to the early esophageal cancer
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After damission, Inform ED the risk and procedure of ESD to the patient and his family. He underwent EGD on 2023/12/06, Chromoendoscope study after Lugol’s solution spray showed diffusely Lugol voiding lesion with pink color sign from 25 to 15 cm below the incisors. Whole circumferential involve was noted at about 20 cm below the incisors. One IIa lesion was noted at 24 cm below the incisors. There was about 2 cm normal area between hypopharyngeal lesion. A clip was applied at about 26 cm below the incisors for marking.
    • NBI study showed browning change for hypopharyngeal mucosa extended from left pyriform sinus to left side and extended to inlet of upper esophagus. Diagnosis: Eosophageal cancer, upper esophagus, s/p clip marking at distal end; Hypophageal cancer with upper esophagus involve. Well explained the ESD could not perfromed due to tumor lesion from hypopharyngeal mucosa extended from left pyriform sinus to left side and extended to inlet of upper esophagus.
    • Contact Radio-Oncologist Dr. Huang who suggested conrast chest CT including neck for pre- radiotherapy evaluation which was scheduled on 2023/12/07 afternoon.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/12/07 and further ENT and Radio-Oncology OPD was arranged later.     
  • Discharge prescription
    • Zolon FC (zopiclone 7.5mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2023-10-27 SOAP Ear Nose Throat Su WanFu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right upper gingival cancer. Stage IVA, cT4aN0M0, stauts post tumor wide excision and partial maxillectomy on 2023/11/01.
    • Upper third of esophagus squamous cell carcinoma, cT1aN0Mx.
  • CC
    • Right upper gingival lesion for 3 weeks.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 69-year-old woman with medical history of squamous cell carcinoma of the right lateral oral tongue, s/p tongue tumor wide excision, with hemiglossectomy, right; supraomohyoid neck dissection, level I~III, right, stage pT1N0(cM0), with positive margin, LVSI(+), and PNI(+), s/p CCRT, completed on 2014/02/11.
    • The patient had regualr follow-up for years, while there was a right upper gingival lesion for 2 weeks, which was later biopsyed. According to the official pathological report, squamous cell carcinoma was impressed.
    • Further MRI study revealed cT4aN0 disease. With the impression of oral cacner, the patient was admitted for further tumor work-up and scheduled wide-excision
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient underwent PES and PET which revealed 2 esophageal mucosal lesion and 2 biospy was done. PET showed no prominent distant bone metastasis or nodal invasion with some signal over esophagus. Later, the patient smoothly underwent tumor wide excision with partial maxillectomy on 2023/11/01 with STSG tie over. Later, the mucosal lesion biopsy showed carcinoma in situ and the consultation to chest surgeon was considered.
    • After consulting chest surgeon, mini-probe EUS examination for thorough evaluation of the T stage of esophageal lesion was suggested. Hence, we contacted GI physician for EUS arrangement. However, considering the wound healing process, the EUS was arranged on 2023/11/16. During EUS exam, both hypopharyngeal lesion and esophageal mucosal lesion were sampled. Intitial clinical staging of esophagus was cT1aN0Mx. The patient was discharged under relatively stable condition.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) QID GAR 7D
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3gm) 1# PRNTIDAC 7D if diarrhea
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQID 7D if pain
    • Zolon FC (zopiclone 7.5mg) 1# HS 7D

[consultation]

• 2024-10-07 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • The 70 y/o has RECURRENT squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated of Rt hard palate post wide excision, pT4aNxaNx (cM0); Stage IVA. We need your help for hospice share care. Thanks! (the advance hospice care consent form has been provided to the patient.)
  • A
    • The patient is a 70 man with recurrent SCC of right hard palate s/p wide excision pT4aNxaNx (cM0) stage IVA.
    • As visiting the patient he was eating his lunch without choking. I had explained the palliative purpose to the patient, he expressed that he will stick to treatment for now. We will closly f/u the patient’s condition.
    • Indication: hard palate SCC
    • Plan: hospice combined care
• 2023-11-08 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 69-year-old woman with medical history of squamous cell carcinoma of the right lateral oral tongue, s/p tongue tumor wide excision, with hemiglossectomy, right; supraomohyoid neck dissection, level I~III, right, stage pT1N0(cM0), with positive margin, LVSI(+), and PNI(+), s/p CCRT, completed on 2014/02/11.
    • The patient had regualr follow-up for years, while there was a right upper gingival lesion for 2 weeks, which was later biopsyed. According to the official pathological report, squamous cell carcinoma was impressed. Further MRI study revealed cT4aN0 disease.
    • With the impression of oral cacner, the patient was admitted for further tumor work-up and scheduled wide-excision
    • Before the wide excision OP, the patient underwent PES and PET scan, which revealed mucosal lesion at esophagus and the biopsy over 2 sites were done which eventually showed carcinoma in situ. Later, the patient received tumor excision on 2023/11/01. Pathological report showed pT4aN0 disease and we currently kept the patient in ward for wound healing. Due to the CIS finding of esophagus, we would like to ask your expertise to guide our next step on esophagus managment.
  • A
    • Please arrange EUS first to evaluation the status of T. If CIS or T1, consider endoscopic ESD/EMR or RFA by GI man. If >T1, CCRT or operation will be considered. Thansk for your consultation!!!

[surgical operation]

• 2023-12-18
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Port-A (47080B)
      • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left subclavian vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA
• 2023-11-01
  • Surgery
    • Wide excision of right upper gingiva and hard palate cancer
    • Split thickness skin graft (STSG) for wound reconstruction
    • Biopsy of left hard palate lesion
  • Finding
    • Right oral tumor involving upper gingiva and hard palate
    • Right thigh STSG harvested for wound reconstruction, fixed with Framycin tie-over dressing
    • Left hard palate uneven mucosa s/p biopsy
• 2017-03-08
  • Diagnosis
    • Tongue Ca
  • PCS code
    • 62009C
  • Finding
    • A Port-A located over R`t subclavian region with catheter broken was noted.
  • Procedure
    • Under LA, create an incision via previous surgical scar. Deepen the wound and dissect along the Port-A, till Vicryl.

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-12-22 ~ 2024-01-26 - 4000cGy/20 fractions of the right upper gingiva and hard palate tumor bed, hypopharyngeal and esophageal tumor lesions, and 5000cGy/25 fractions of the right upper gingiva and hard palate tumor bed.

• 2013-12-17 ~ 2014-02-14 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the oral tongue to bilateral neck area, 6000cGy/30 fractions of the right lateral tongue tumor tumor bed, and 6600cGy/33 fractions of the reduced tumor bed area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-03 - cisplatin 70mg/m2 94mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-27 - cisplatin 70mg/m2 93mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-03 - cisplatin 70mg/m2 95mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-05 - cisplatin 70mg/m2 95mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-04 - cisplatin 70mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-17 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (cisplatin QD CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 500mL
• 2024-01-10 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (cisplatin QD CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 500mL
• 2024-01-03 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (cisplatin QD CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 500mL
• 2024-12-27 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (cisplatin QD CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 500mL

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2025-02-05

The patient is a 70-year-old individual with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the right hard palate (pT4aNxaNx, cM0, Stage IVA) post wide excision and prior radiotherapy and chemotherapy. He also has a history of multiple malignancies, including SCC of the tongue and esophagus, and multiple prior treatments, including surgeries, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. His clinical status on 2025-02-05 remains stable, with ECOG PS 1, clear consciousness, and no significant complaints such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fatigue. Active chemotherapy (PF4 regimen) with supportive care continues.

Problem 1. Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the right hard palate

• Objective:
  • Pathology: Moderately differentiated SCC of the right hard palate, post wide excision (2023-11-01), pathologic stage pT4aNxaNx, Stage IVA (Patho 2023-11-02).
  • Imaging: PET scan (2024-09-04) shows glucose hypermetabolism in the right soft/hard palate and regional lymph node metastasis; no evidence of distant metastasis.
  • Treatment: Post-surgical radiotherapy (2023-12-22 to 2024-01-26, 5000 cGy/25 fractions) and ongoing PF4 chemotherapy initiated on 2024-10-01 with cisplatin and fluorouracil. Latest cycle ongoing from 2025-02-03 to 2025-02-06.
  • Current Status: No evidence of oral ulcers or active wounds (Exam 2025-02-05). Stable ECOG PS 1 with good oral care adherence.
• Assessment:
  • The disease appears stable based on current clinical findings. Chemotherapy and supportive care are well-tolerated, with no significant side effects noted. The absence of recurrent tumor evidence on physical examination supports treatment efficacy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue PF4 chemotherapy with supportive hydration and monitoring for side effects.
  • Educate on maintaining good oral hygiene to prevent mucositis or secondary infection.
  • Perform routine follow-up imaging (e.g., PET or MRI) to monitor treatment response and detect possible recurrence or metastasis.

Problem 2. Organ function and chemotherapy tolerance

• Objective:
  • Renal function: Stable creatinine (1.08 mg/dL) and eGFR (71.84 mL/min/1.73m²) as of 2025-02-03, showing consistency over the past year (Labs 2024-12-26, 2024-11-15).
  • Liver function: Normal ALT (16 U/L) and AST (22 U/L) on 2025-02-03, with no signs of liver damage from chemotherapy.
  • Hematology: Mild anemia (Hgb 9.2 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 223 ×10³/uL) on 2025-02-03, stable compared to prior labs (Hgb 9.4 g/dL, PLT 211 ×10³/uL on 2025-01-20).
• Assessment:
  • Organ function remains adequate for chemotherapy. Mild anemia and thrombocytopenia are consistent with chemotherapy effects and have not worsened, suggesting stable hematologic tolerance.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring renal and hepatic function during chemotherapy with routine lab tests.
  • Monitor for signs of worsening anemia (e.g., fatigue, pallor) and consider erythropoietin or transfusion if clinically indicated.

Problem 3. Electrolyte imbalance (hypomagnesemia)

• Objective:
  • Persistent hypomagnesemia noted during past admissions (e.g., Mg 1.9 mg/dL on 2025-02-03). The patient has been receiving magnesium supplements (MgO 250 mg TID) since 2024-10-01.
  • No reported symptoms of hypomagnesemia such as muscle cramps, weakness, or cardiac arrhythmias.
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s magnesium levels are low-normal, likely influenced by prior cisplatin-based chemotherapy known to cause renal magnesium loss. Supplementation has helped maintain levels without symptomatic hypomagnesemia.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue magnesium supplementation with MgO.
  • Monitor serum magnesium and consider intravenous replacement if levels drop further or symptoms develop.

Problem 4. Hematologic problem: Mild anemia

• Objective:
  • Persistent anemia over several months (Hgb range: 9.2–10.0 g/dL between 2024-12-01 and 2025-02-03). Likely multifactorial, related to cancer, chemotherapy, and prior blood loss.
  • No evidence of active bleeding or signs of hemolysis (normal bilirubin and reticulocyte indices, no GI bleeding).
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is stable and not symptomatic. It aligns with the expected side effects of chemotherapy and cancer-related chronic disease anemia.
• Recommendations:
  • Recheck CBC prior to the next chemotherapy cycle.
  • Consider iron supplementation or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens or becomes symptomatic.

Additional Recommendations:

• Monitoring for potential side effects: Continue close monitoring for chemotherapy-related side effects, such as mucositis, nephrotoxicity, and myelosuppression.
• Imaging follow-up: Schedule periodic imaging (e.g., PET or MRI) to evaluate treatment efficacy and monitor for recurrence or metastasis.
• Nutrition and hydration: Reinforce adequate hydration and nutritional support to maintain overall health and treatment tolerance.

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• 2025-02-04 KUB

  • s/p PD + PI + TLIF of L5-S1

• 2025-01-23 KUB

  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.

• 2025-01-23 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Hypo-inflation of both lung is noted.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine

• 2025-01-09, -01-02 KUB

  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Non-specific bowel gas pattern projecting at RUQ abdomen is noted. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
  • Ascites is highly suspected.
  • S/P posterior instrumentation fixation from L5 to S1

• 2024-12-28 KUB

  • S/P posterior instrumentation fixation from L5 to S1.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.

• 2024-12-28 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Hypo-inflation of both lung is noted.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?

• 2024-12-20 SONO - abdomen

  • Small amount ascites
  • S/p cholecystectomy
  • Pancreas and left lobe not shown
  • Suboptimal examination of liver, especially the subcostal view due to Very poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)

• 2024-12-10 Patho - hemorrhoids

  • Anus, hemorrhoidectomy — hemorrhoid

• 2024-11-22 KUB

  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Contrast medium retention in the bowel.

• 2024-11-20 Small Intestine Series

  • No abnormal bowel loop displacement.
  • The passage time is about 4 hours.
  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.

• 2024-11-18 CXR

  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in right atrium
  • Elevation of both hemidiaphragms
  • Rt and Lt subpulmonary effusion
  • Rt basilar pulmonary opacities likely a combination of atelectasis and pleural effusion

• 2024-11-15 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison prior MRI dated 2024/08/07.
    • Prior MRI identified adenocarcinoma in the pancreatic head, causing dilatation of the upstream pancreatic duct, is noted again. However, the pancreatic head mass shows poor margination, and the contour and size cannot be measured.
      • Prior MRI identified tumor encasement at the main trunk portal vein is noted again, mild increasing in size. In addition, thrombosis in the portal vein (Srs:7 Img:25) is also noted.
    • Prior MRI identified few enlarged nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament and para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stationary.
      • Metastatic nodes are highly suspected.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.1 cm).
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.

• 2024-11-10 KUB

  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • Stool retention in the bowel.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.

• 2024-11-10 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-10-21 Patho - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, body, GC, biopsy — Non-atrophic chronic gastritis
  • The sections show gastric body mucosal tissue with congestion, edema, few dilated oxyntic glands, moderate chronic inflammatory cell infiltration, mild neutrophil infiltration, no intestinal metaplasia, no gastric atrophy, and no Helicobacter pylori colonization.

• 2024-10-21 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Status post gastrojejunostomy
    • Gastric polyp, upper body, GC, s/p biopsy
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric erosions, body
  • CLO test: not done

• 2024-09-27 Anoscopy

  • Findings: Anal canal: abnormal
  • Impression: DRE/anoscopy: mixed hemorrhoiids, oozing, mucosal erosions

• 2024-08-07 MRI - liver, spleen

  • Findings:
    • There is a heterogeneous mass in the pancreatic head, 3.5 cm in size (the largest dimension), causing dilatation of the upstream pancreatic duct. This mass shows hypointensity on T1WI and mild hyperintensity on both T2WI and DWI. During dynamic study, this tumor shows poor contrast enhancement in arterial phase, portal-venous phase and delayed phase images. The trifurcation of portal vein, superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein shows narrowing that is c/w tumor encasement.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head with portal vein encasement is highly suspected.
    • There are few enlarged nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament and para-aortic space and para-cava space that may be metastatic nodes.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.1 cm).
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
    • Fatty infiltration at left hepatic lobe is noted.
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head with portal vein encasement is highly suspected.

• 2024-08-06 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the pancreatic head, compatible with primary pancreatic malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in the EG junction. Inflammatory process is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left supraclavicular fossa near Port-A line. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.

• 2024-07-18 ECG 24hr

  • Sinus rhythm
  • A few isolated apcs
  • One episode short run atrial tachycardia (3 beats)
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia

• 2024-07-18 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (2.7cm) at pancreatic head with adjacent portal vein/ SMV, duodenum, CBD and p-duct invasion.
      • Some small LNs at retroperitoneum.
      • Another cystic lesion (2.0cm) at pancreatic head.
    • Some patchy densities at right lung.
    • Right renal cyst (2.1cm).
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation. S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.

• 2024-05-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 35) / 102 = 65.69%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Calcified mitral annulus with mild MR, mild TR and PR
    • AV sclerosis with mild AR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities

• 2024-03-19 CT - abdomen

  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (3.6cm) at pancreatic head with adjacent portal vein/ SMV, duodenum, CBD and p-duct invasion. Some small LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • A patchy density (2.0cm) at RLL. Another nodule (7mm) at RLL.
    • Right renal cyst (2.1cm).
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Collapse of gallbladder.
    • Small amount ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.

• 2024-03-08 Anoscopy

  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels , Gr.II-III with oozing at 9 oclock position (more external)

• 2024-01-08 Patho - gallbladder

  • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — chronic cholecystitis
  • Microscopically, it shows chronic cholecystitis with congestion,and lymphocytic chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate. No tumor is identified.

• 2023-12-21 Patho - duodenum biopsy

  • Duodenum, second portion, biopsy — adenocarcinoma, in favor of direct invasion from pancreas
  • Sections show duodenal tissue with glandular tumor cells infiltrating in submucosa.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), PSA(-), and AMACR(-).
  • Direct tumor invasion from pancreas is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study.

• 2023-12-21 Patho - pancreas biopsy

  • Pancreas, needle biopsy — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Sections show glandular tumor cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), PSA(-), and AMACR(-).

• 2023-12-20 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS

  • Endoscopic findings：
    • A focal mucosa lesion with cauliflower pattern was noted at Juxta-minor papilla to minor papilla , s/p biopsy(B)
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a
      • 1. 23.2x19.6 mm hypoechoic lesion arising from the head of pancreas.
      • 2. Three 10-11mm lymph node were noted at peri-pancreatic head lesion.
      • 3. one 11.4mm anechoic lesion was noted at left hepatic lobe.
      • 4. The CBD and MPD is not dilated.
  • Management：
    • A hypoechoic lesion arising from the head of pancreas, s/p EUS-FNB (A) is done with Acquire needle 22G, total two passes performed and some whitish core tissue is obtained. The tissue is sent for histology and cytology
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic head tumor, s/p EUS/FNB (A)
    • Duodenal 2nd portion, minor papilla, R/I cancer invasion s/p Bx (B)
    • Lymphadenopathy
    • Liver cyst, left lobe

• 2023-12-18 Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage, PTGBD

• 2023-12-16 MRI - pancreas

  • With and without contrast MRI of pancreas revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (3.6cm) at pancreatic head with adjacent portal vein/ SMV, duodenum, CBD and p-duct invasion. Some small LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Right renal cyst (0.8cm) and nodule (2.1cm).
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Distention of gallbladder.
    • A scar in RLL.

• 2023-12-12 CT - abdomen

  • Clinical history: 74 y/o male patient with T cell lymphoma, prostate cancer, Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen — whole:
    • S/P prostatectomy.
    • Ill-defined low density lesion, 2.8cm in pancreatic head, r/o pancreatic malignancy.
    • Precontrast hyperdense tumor, 2.1cm in right kidney, r/o complicated renal cyst.
  • Impression:
    • S/P prostatectomy.
    • R/O pancreatic head malignancy. Suggest further study.
    • R/O complicated renal cyst, right side.
    • Post-op at right lung.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III__(Stage_value)

• 2023-11-20 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (73 - 24) / 73 = 67.12%
    • LVEF (%) = 67
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Trivial MR; mild TR; mlid PR.

• 2023-10-25 ECG

  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality

• 2023-09-19 Anoscopy

  • Impression: Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion, no mass

• 2023-09-06 CXR

  • Port-A catheter inserted into RA via left subclavian vein.
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip directed superiorly projecting over 5th intercostal space
  • Subcutaneous emphysema in the right neck and chest wall.
  • extensive hazy areas of increased opacity over right lung field
  • s/p RUL wedge-resection
  • minimal right pneumothorax

• 2023-09-04 Patho - lung wedge biopsy

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, RUL (frozen section specimen), VATS wedge — Acinar adenocarcinoma
      
    • Lung, RLL, VATS wedge — Compatible with organizing thrombus
    • Lymph nodes, LN 7, LN 9, and LN 10, RLND — Negative for malignancy
      
    • Pathology stage — pT1bN0, Stage IA2 if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen:
      • Lung, RUL (received for frozen section), size: 8.1 x 3.4 x 2.7 cm
        
      • Lung, RLL , size: 7.4 x 5.8 x 1.6 cm
        
      • Lymph nodes, three bottles, maximal size: 3.2 x 1.0 x 0.3 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery (both RUL and RLL)
      
    • Tumor Size: 1.6 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm (RUL), 1.6 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm (RLL)
      
    • Gross tumor patterns: Well defined
      • Tissue for sections:
        • F2023-00396FS and A2-A3= tumor, A1= margin, A4= non-tumor of RUL.
        • S2023-17675 A1-A2= RLL tumor, A3= non-tumor and margin, B= LN 7, C= LN9, D= LN 10.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Tumor Focality: Solitary (RUL)
      
    • Histologic Type: Invasive adenocarcinoma, acinar predominant (50%), papillary (20%), lepidic (20%), micropaillary (10%)
      
    • Histologic Grade: Moderately differentiated
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
      
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures: No adjacent structures present
      
    • Margins: All margins are free of carcinoma
      • Distance of carcinoma from closest margin: 0.3 cm from parenchymal margin
        
    • Regional lymph nodes: Negative for metastatic carcinoma
      • LN 7 (0/2), LN 9 (0/7), LN 10 (0/2) (number of LN involved/number of LN examined)
    • RUL tumor: IHC TTF1(+) and PSA(-), confimed lung primary
      
    • RLL tumor: The sections of tumor show intravascular fibrosis, extravasation of RBC, hemosiderin deposition, granulation tissue with vascular wall hyalinization, and spindle cell proliferation.
      • IHC, the spindle cells reveal: CK(-), Vimentin(+), CD31(+), CD34(-), SMA(focal+). The finding is compatible with organizing thrombus. There is no evidence of malignancy in the sections examined.

• 2023-09-04 CXR

  • Port-A catheter inserted into RA via left subclavian vein.
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip directed superiorly projecting over 5th intercostal space
  • extensive consolidation in Rt upper lobe s/p wedge-resection
  • mild right pneumothorax

• 2023-09-01 SONO - abdomen

  • A renal cyst 2.46 cm in right middle pole is noted.

• 2023-08-24 Flow Volume Chart

  • r/o mild restrictive ventilatory defect

• 2023-08-23 CT - chest

  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T1b(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
      
  • Findings
    • lungs: a subpleural irregular subsegmental consolidation with pleural tails at lateral posterobasal segment of RLL.
      • a part solid nodule with lobulated contour at peripheral of Rt anterior apical lung (16mm).
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass. mild calcified plaques of the LAD coronary artery.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers. mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Pleura: minimal focal Rt-sided effusion.
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • RUL part solid nodule 16mm, malignant in appearance, early ca?
    • RLL subsegment consolidation with adjacent pleural effusion, nature to be determined.

• 2023-07-31 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: follow up T cell lymphoma over abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A patchy density (2.0cm) at RLL.
    • Some small LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Right renal cyst (2.1cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.

• 2023-05-19 Patho - prostate radical resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, prostate, RARP — Acinar adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 4 + 5 = 9
    • Margin, R’t lateral prostate, frozen (F2023-00232) — Tumor invasion
    • Lymph node, left pelvic LN, dissection — Fat only
    • Lymph node, right pelvic LN, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/8)
    • Pre-prostatic fat — Fat only
    • Seminal vesicles, bilateral, RARP — Free of tumor invasion
    • Vas deferens, bilateral, RARP — Free of tumor invasion
    • Urethral cut end — Free of tumor invasion
    • Bladder neck — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC pathologic stage — pT3aN0R1, stage IIIC, if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Prostate: 4.4 x 4.3 x 3.7 cm in size and 40 gm in weight
    • Right seminal vesicle: 3.2 x 1.1 cm
    • Left seminal vesicle: 3.3 x 1.2 cm
    • Right vas deferens: 2.7 x 0.4 cm
    • Left vas deferens: 2.7 x 0.4 cm
    • Lymph node dissection: left pelvic LN, pre-prostatic fat and right pelvic LN
    • Urethral cut end: 0.4 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm
    • Bladder neck: 0.9 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm
    • All embedded for sections as: A1-A2: apex, A3, A7, A11, A15 and A19: left posterior prostate (from apex to base), A4, A8, A12, A16 and A20: left anterior prostate, A5, A9, A13, A17, A21 and A23: R’t posterior prostate, A6, A10, A14, A18 and A22-23: R’t anterior prostate, A23: L’t vas deferens, A25: L’t seminal vesicle, A26: R’t vas deferens, A27: R’t seminal vesicle, A28 base, B: pre-prostatic fat, C: R’t pelvic LN, D: L’t pelvic LN, E: urethral cut end and F: bladder neck
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: acinar adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: Gleason score 4+5
    • Tumor Quantitation: 19% of the prostatic volume
    • Extraprostatic Extension: present
    • Margins:
      • Apex margin: free of tumor invasion
      • Base margin: free of tumor invasion
      • Other margins: tumor involved at R’t lateral margin (F2023-00232)
    • Seminal vesicle invasion: free of tumor invasion
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural invasion: Present
    • Regional lymph node: Free of tumor metastasis (0/8) in total number
    • Pathologic Staging (pTNM): pT3aN0R1G5
    • Immunohistochemistry (F2023-00232): CK(+), PSA(+) and calretinin(-) for atypical cells

• 2023-05-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (103 - 23) / 103 = 77.67%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 78
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild concentric LV hypertrophy and mild RV hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure/
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function/
    • Aortic valve sclerosis and mild posterior mitral annulus calcification with mild MR; mild PR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.

• 2023-04-19 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, some T- and lower L-spine, L-S junction, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, knees, and feet.

• 2023-04-10 Patho - prostate needle biopsy

  • Prostate, systematic, left, biopsy — Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm (PIN), high-grade
  • Microscopically, it shows high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm composed of atypical ductal epithelial cells surrounded by fibromuscular stroma.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals AMACR(+).

• 2023-04-10 Patho - prostate needle biopsy

  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Prostate, target 1, biopsy — Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 4 + 4 — 6 out of 6 tissues involved, occupying 60% of tissues
    • Prostate, target 2, biopsy — Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 4 + 4 — 3 out of 4 tissues involved, occupying 25% of tissues
    • Prostate, systematic, right, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
  • Microscopically, sections A and B show Gleason-grade 4 + 4 adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of crowded, fused neoplastic glands and infiltrative growth pattern. The neoplastic acini are lined by a single layer of epithelial cells and absent of basal layer. The epithelial cells are cuboidal and have enlarged nuclei with hyperchromasia and increased N/C ratio. Section C shows benign prostatic tissues and no evidence of malignancy.
    • Immunohistochemical stain reveals AMACR(+) and 34be12(-) at tumor.

• 2023-03-20 MRI - prostate

  • With and without enhancement MRI
    • Irregular T2 hypointensity lesions in protate gland(body and apex, mainly in right lobe posterior, up to 2.5cm), with DWI hyperintensity and low ADC, r/o malignancy, suggest biopsy.
    • Enlarged prostate gland with indentation of urinary bladder base.
    • Non-enhancing nodule, 2.2cm in right kidney, r/o right renal cyst.
  • Impression:
    • Prostate lesions, up to 2.5cm (mainly in right posterior body to apex), suggest biopsy. PIRADS 4.
    • R/O right renal cyst.
  • Imaging Report Form for Prostate Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3a(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:Mo(M_value) STAGE: IIIB (Stage_value)

• 2023-02-25 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: follow up T cell lymphoma over abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Some small LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Right renal cyst (2.1cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.

• 2023-01-13 L-spine flex & ext (including sacrum)

  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular spine screws and rods fixation L5-S1.
  • There is no evidence of spondylolisthesis or subluxation on non-operated levels.
  • Fracture or defect of the pars interarticularis of L5.

• 2022-11-04 CT - abdomen

  • History: peripheral T cell lymphoma post chemotherpay
  • FINDINGS: Comparison prior CT dated 2022/07/14.
    • Prior CT identified a renal cyst 2 cm with hemorrhage in right middle pole is noted again, stationary.
    • There are few wedge-shaped poor enhancing lesions in the spleen subcapsule area that are compatible with lymphoma S/P C/T with near complete response.
    • Small lymph nodes in para-aortic region show stationary.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.

• 2022-07-14 CT - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Some small LNs at retroperitoneum and mediastinum.
    • Right renal cyst (2.0cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.

• 2022-03-18 CT - abdomen

  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior CT dated 2021/08/13.
    • Prior CT identified a renal cyst 2 cm with hemorrhage is noted again, stable in size.
    • There are few wedge-shaped poor enhancing lesions in the spleen subcapsule area that are compatible with lymphoma S/P C/T with near complete response.
    • Small lymph nodes in para-aortic region show stationary.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
  • IMP:
    • Lymphoma S/P C/T shows near complete response.

• 2022-01-03 Patho - tendon/tendon sheath

  • Skin and soft tissue, left foresole, tenosynovectomy — Mixed acute and chronic inflammation with abscess

• 2021-12-10 CT - abdomen

  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior CT dated 2021/08/13.
    • Prior CT identified a renal cyst 2 cm with hemorrhage is noted again, stable in size.
    • There are few wedge-shaped poor enhancing lesions in the spleen subcapsule area that are compatible with lymphoma S/P C/T with near complete response. The spleen shows normal in size.
    • Small lymph nodes in para-aortic region show stationary.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
    • Few small lymph nodes in the paratracheal space show stationary.

• 2021-09-01 Patho - interveterbral disc

  • Bone and joint, vertebra, L5-S1, Spinal fusion-posterior spinal fusion with spinal instrumentation <= 6 motion segments — Confirmed

• 2021-08-30 Ben densitomerty - spine

  • L-spines BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 1.113 gms/cm2, about 0.6 SD above the peak bone mass (106%) and 1.2 SD above the mean of age-matched people (121%).
  • Impression
    • Normal

• 2021-08-27 MRI - L-spine

  • Lumbar spondylosis with diffuse spinal canal stenosis and neuroforaminal narrowing, esp L5-S1 (with Gr I spondylolisthesis).

• 2021-08-13 CT - abdomen

  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior CT dated 2021/05/16.
    • Prior CT identified ascites and left iliac vein thrombosis are not noted in the current CT.
    • Prior CT identified a renal cyst 2 cm with hemorrhage is noted again, stable in size.
    • There are few wedge-shaped poor enhancing lesions in the spleen subcapsule area that are compatible with lymphoma S/P C/T with near complete response. The spleen shows normal in size.
    • Small lymph nodes in para-aortic region show stationary.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
  • IMP:
    • Lymphoma S/P C/T shows near complete response.

• 2021-05-16 CT - abdomen

  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Ascites and peritoneal fat stranding in pelvis.
    • Intraluminal thrombus in left external iliac and common femoral veins.
    • Right kidney cyst, 0.7cm.
    • Splenomegaly with poor enhancing foci, stationary.
    • Small lymph nodes in para-aortic region.
    • Right pleural effusion.

• 2021-04-23 CT - abdomen

  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior CT dated 2021/01/15.
    • Right Pleura effusion is noted.
    • There are few small ill-defined poor-enhancing lesions in the spleen that are c/w lymphoma S/P C/T with complete response.
    • Prior MRI identified few small nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stable in size that may be lymphoma S/P C/T with nearly complete response.
    • Ascites in perisplenic and pelvis is noted.
    • There is a well-defined hyperdense lesion 1.9 x 1.3 cm in right kidney middle pole (Srs:2 Img:37) at non-enhanced CT and no enhancement in contrast-enhanced CT that is compatible with cyst with old hemorrhage.
      • In addition, A renal cyst 1 cm in right upper pole is noted.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
  • IMP:
    • Lymphoma S/P C/T shows nearly complete response. However, ascites in perisplenic and pelvis is noted. please correlate with clinical condition and ascites cytology.

• 2021-04-23 Bladder Sonography

  • PVR 79.9 mL

• 2021-04-06 Pathology - soft tissue debridement

  • Skin and soft tissue, left foot, debridement — Fibrosis and acute inflammation.

• 2021-03-02 Patho - bone marrow biopsy

  • Bone marrow, biopsy — No evidence of T-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (25%). M/E ratio = 3:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No focal lymphoid aggregation can be found. There is no evidence of T-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement in CD3, CD20, CD8 and CD4 immunostains.

• 2021-02-01 CXR

  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura thickening or effusion?

• 2021-01-15 CT - abdomen

  • FINDINGS:
    • Bilateral Pleura effusion are noted.
    • There are few small ill-defined poor-enhancing lesions in the spleen that are c/w lymphoma S/P C/T with complete response.
    • Prior MRI identified multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, marked decreasing in size that may be lymphoma S/P C/T with nearly complete response.
    • Ascites in perihepatic, perisplenic and pelvis is noted.
    • There is a well-defined hyperdense lesion 1.9 x 1.3 cm in right kidney middle pole (Srs:2 Img:37) at non-enhanced CT and no enhancement in contrast-enhanced CT that is compatible with cyst with old hemorrhage.
      • In addition, A renal cyst 1 cm in right upper pole is noted.
  • IMP:
    • Lymphoma S/P C/T shows nearly complete response.
    • However, ascites in perihepatic, perisplenic and pelvis is noted.
    • please correlate with clinical condition and ascites cytology.

• 2020-11-18 Ascites Tapping

  • An 18 G needle was inserted through the 7th ICS into ascites, and 18 ml strawberry milkshake like liquid was aspirated and sent for examination.

• 2020-11-18 SONO - abdomen

  • Fatty liver, mild
  • Mild ascites

• 2020-10-27 KUB

  • Ascites is noted. Please correlate with CT.

• 2020-10-23 Bladder Sonography

  • PVR 74 mL

• 2020-10-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (124 - 29) / 124 = 76.61%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with indeterminate LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve and posterior mitral annulus calcification with mild MR; mild PR; mild aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Some L’t pleural effusion.

• 2020-10-08 Patho - bone marrow biopsy

  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with T-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (35%). M/E ratio = 3:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. Focal lymphoid aggregation in interstitium can be found.
  • IHC - the lymphoid aggregate reveals: CD3(+), CD20(-) and CD4(+). The finding is compatible with T-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.

• 2020-10-05 SONO - abdomen

  • Diagnosis:
    • suboptimal exam quality
    • suspect liver parenchyma disease
    • GB wall thickening
    • Splenomegaly
    • ascites: minimal amount
  • Suggestion:
    • tissue proved

• 2020-09-28 Patho - lymphnode biopsy

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph node, left infrarenal vein paraaorta, dissection — Peripheral T cell lymphoma, NOS
    • Lymph node, grater omentum, resection — Peripheral T cell lymphoma, NOS
      
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: dissection+ resection
      
    • Topology: left infrarenal vein paraaorta, grater omentum
    • Specimen size and number: (left infrarenal vein paraaorta) 1 piece, 1.5 cm, (grater omentum) 1 piece, 2.5 cm
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: T-cell neoplasms - Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, NOS
      
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD5(+), CD4(+), Bcl-2(+), MUM-1(+), Bcl-2(focal+), CD20(+ at background B cell), CD23(-), cyclin D1(-), C-MYC(-), CD10(+), Ki-67 index: 60%, CD30(-), CD15(-), CD56(-0, CD8(immunorective at CD8 T cell, < 10%).

• 2020-09-22 Aspiration cytology - lymph node

  • Lymph node: Suspicious for malignancy
    
  • The smears show mainly small lymphocytes, a few neutrophils and increased amount of large, hyperchromatic epithelioid cells with aggregate in focal area. According to clinical information and cytomorphologic finding, malignant lymphoma should be first considered, but poorly-differentiated carcinoma can not be excluded completely. Please refer to S2020-14014 for final diagnosis.

• 2020-09-22 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy

  • Labeled as “INTRAABDOMINAL LN”, needle biopsy — lymphoid hyperplasia.
  • CD3 and CD20 show no predominant sub-population.
  • NOTE: If lymphoma is clinically suspected, surgical bipsy with adequate specimen size is advised.

• 2020-09-22Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS

  • Indication: R/O lymphoma
  • Symptoms: abnormal MRI imaging
  • Pre-EUS diagnosis: R/O panc tumor
  • Endoscopic findings:
    • The major papilla looks negative from the endoscopic imaging. Short mucosal breaks seen at the lower esophagus.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using Olympus UE-260, EUS examination of biliopancreatic part is done and the EUS showed
      • Multiple variable-sized (1-3 cm) hypoechoic nodules at the retroperitoneum along the abdominal aorta and pancreas
      • normal diameter of MPD and no definite tumor found
      • CBD is not dilated
      • sl. panc heterogeneous parenchyma
      • scattered 3-5 mm hypechoic lesions seen in the vicinity of panc head.
      • a 1 cm hypoechoic nodule found at the subcarinal area.
        
  • Management：
    • CEH-EUS is done with Sonazoid 1 cc showed hyper-enhancement in vascular pattern and heterogeneous infiltration pattern.
    • FNB is performed totally three passes with Acquire 22 G needle and whitish tissue core is obtained which is sent for histology, cell block and cytological evaluation.
      
  • Diagnosis：
    • Retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy R/O lymphoma s/p CEH-EUS/FNB
    • No definite tumor in the pancreas
    • mediastinal LN
      
    • reflux esopgagitis Gr.A

• 2020-09-21 MRI - upper abdomen

  • History and indication: many lymph nodes noted at other hospital, r/o mets or lymphoma
  • With and without contrast MRI of upper abdomen revealed:
    • Splenomegaly with partial infarcts.
    • Multiple enlarged LNs (up to 2.2cm) at retroperitoneum mainly along aorta and IVC.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 1.6cm).
    • Left pleural effusion.
  • IMP:
    • Splenomegaly with partial infarcts.
    • Multiple enlarged LNs (up to 2.2cm) at retroperitoneum mainly along aorta and IVC.
    • Lymphoma should be ruled out.

• 2020-09-21 Sonography - abdomen

  • Indication: Hepatitis B carrier
  • Symptoms: LUQ pain
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Heterogeneous and sl. coarse liver parenchyma.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • One 2-3 mm hyperechoic lesion without AS was noted on the gallbladder wall.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • marked splenomegaly with honeycomb appearance
        
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • A 16 mm hypoechoic nodule at the Rt subdiaphragmatic area.
      • A 28 mm kidney shape hypoechoic lesion at the Rt abdomen below the panc head.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy
    • Rt subdiaphragmatic LN
    • Splenomegaly

• 2020-07-17 SONO - head and neck

  • Clinical Impression/Intent: right neck mass
  • Sonographic Impression: right neck level V LAP, 1cm in szie, still bil aprotid LAP with neck LAP
  • Fine needle aspiration: done at right side level V LAP

• 2020-06-29 SONO - head and neck

  • Clinical Impression/Intent: bil parotid swelling
  • Sonographic Impression: multiple LAP at bil parotid and level II-III
  • Fine needle aspiration: done at left parotid area LAP

• 2020-06-18 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Several mucosal breaks lessre then 5 mm were noted at lower esophagus
    • Stomach:
      • Hyperemic patches were noted at antrum. Three about 0.5-0.8 cm elevated lesions were noted at AW of upper body
    • Duodenum:
      • No ulcer or scar was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A
    • Superfical gastritis, antrum
    • Gastric submucosal lesion, upper body, AW

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• 2025-01-25 SOAP Cardiology Zhan ShiRong
  • Prescription x3
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D hold if SBP < 120
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# PRNQD 10D if lower extremity edema
    • diphenidol SC 25mg 1# BID 7D
• 2025-01-23 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • O: RT (since 2024-12-31) at 2340cGy/13 fractions (6MV photon) of the pancreatic tumor and peripheral involved area.
• 2024-12-27 ~ 2025-01-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Other ulcerative colitis with hematochezia
    • Pancreatic head adenocarcinoma, cT4N1M0 stage III, ECOG 0
    • Abnormal weight loss
    • Prostate adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 4 + 5 = 9,  pT3aN0M0, stage IIIC
    • Unspecified hearing impairment, bilateral
    • Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung, pT1bN0M0 stage IA2
    • Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not classified, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
    • hemorrhoids and radiation proctitis status post Hemorrhoidectomy and hemostasis on 2024-12-09
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Hypertensive heart disease
  • CC
    • Abdominal pain over the left side this day progressed    
  • Present illness history
    • This 75-year-old male has a medical history, including pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, lung cancer, chronic hepatitis B, antiphospholipid syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. This time, he presented with persistent abdominal pain, and especially progressed on 2024.12.27. There is no fever, and chills. Pain score: 6 to 8. Blood in stool intermittent also was noted. Then he came to ER for help and transferred to hema ward.
    • CT image with contrast on 2024/11/15 and showed Prior MRI identified adenocarcinoma in the pancreatic head, causing dilatation of the upstream pancreatic duct, is noted again. However, the pancreatic head mass shows poor margination, and the contour and size cannot be measured. Prior MRI identified tumor encasement at the main trunk portal vein is noted again, mild increasing in size. In addition, thrombosis in the portal vein (Srs:7 Img:25) is also noted. Hemorrhoidectomy and hemostasis on 2024-12-09.
    • At ER, vital signs: BP 133/62; HR 107; BT 36’C; RR 18; Con’s E4V5M6, SPO2 98%. Laboratory showed WBC 8180uL, HB 10.1mg/dl, NA 135mmol/L, K 3.6mmol/L, Creatinine 1.22mg/dl.
    • Abdominal sono (2024/12/20) showed mild ascites.
    • Pain control with tramadol 80mg IVD stat at ER.
    • Under impression of the Pancreatic head adenocarcinoma with ascitis, thus he admitted to our ward for further treatment and management.
    • His recent chemotherapy regimen (Abraxane and Gemzar) on 2024-11-08 likely contributed to his immunocompromised state, making him more susceptible to infections. Physical exam showed pallor, lower leg edema, and mild abdominal tenderness. An abdominal ultrasound on 2024-12-20 revealed mild ascites. His chronic history of hemorrhoids, now complicated by possible radiation-induced damage, has also contributed to his bleeding symptoms.
    • His laboratory findings on 2024-12-27 showed slightly elevated creatinine (1.22 mg/dL), mild anemia (Hgb 10.1 g/dL), and stable WBC count (8.18 x 10^3/uL). The chest X-ray showed possible atelectasis or pleural effusion. On physical examination, the patient appeared acutely ill with a GCS of E4V5M6, and his abdomen was soft with normal bowel sounds but with tenderness. He also showed bilateral lower leg edema (Grade 2).
    • Given his complex medical history and ongoing symptoms, his presentation is likely multifactorial, involving tumor progression, chemotherapy-related complications, and bleeding due to hemorrhoidal issues. Management includes considering tapping and pain control.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient has received pain control with tramacet Q6H and buscopan orally as needed.
    • Due to abdominal distension and pain, the patient underwent a KUB, which showed that the colon diameter is >6 cm. We will confirm the patient’s compliance with the prescribed medication (Pentasa sachet 2g/pack, Mesalazine). The patient discontinued this medication between 2024/12/29 and 2024/12/30.
    • We keep his current medication and Pentasa 1# QD for ulcerative colitis with hematochezia.
    • However, as the KUB revealed ileus, the patient is currently NPO and receiving TPN.
    • Follow-up standing KUB on 2025/01/02 showed improved of leus compare with KUB on 2024/12/30 and dilated colon was subsided. However, there was still much fecal material store in the colon.
    • Coffee ground aspiration noted on 2025/01/03 and vomitis OB showed 2+. Panzolec was given for suspect upper GI bleeding.
    • After treatment, no more coffee ground NG aspiration and hematochezia noted. Therefore, the patient try liquid diet since 2025/01/06.
    • As improved of clinical status, the patient received routine radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer since 2025/01/08.
    • Under the relative stable clinical condition, the patient was discharged on 114/01/05 with outpatient department follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 2# PRNQD RECT 7D
• 2024-12-09 ~ 2024-12-10 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei   - CC
  • Blood in stool noted for weeks     
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op and anesthesia assessment was done. Hemorrhoidectomy and hemostasis was performed smoothly on 2024/12/09. After operation, no specific complain except for mild wound pain. Wound was clean and no ozzing. Under relative stable condition, we arranged his discharge on 2024/12/10 and OPD follow up.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain
    • diphenidol SC 25mg 1# PRNTID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID 7D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQ12H 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# PRNQ12H 7D
    • Biomycin ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI 7D
• 2024-11-18 ~ 2024-11-24 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • CC
    • Diffuse abdominal pain for 1 week    
  • Present illness history
    • Under the impression of hemorrhoids and unscpecific abdominal pain , and then admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, due to patient regularlly follow up at Dr. Chen OPD with 3th grade hemorrhoid and arrange cauterization on 2024/11/21.
    • The CRS consulting replied about medication with Alcos-anal ointment bid use + proctosedyl 1# supp HS, Transamine use.
    • For ileus survey, GI series showed No abnormal bowel loop displacement. The passage time is about 4 hour and s/p posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation. After this procedure, diarrhea 3 times per days were noted.
    • On 2024/11/22, KUB showed presence of ileus and contrast medium retention in the bowel. He gradually resumed oral intake step by step and tolerated it well. Flatus and stool passage were also noted promptly. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal.
    • Under improved of general condition, he was allowed to discharge today and outpatient department follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Alcos-Anal Oint (sodium oleate) BID EXT 7D
    • Posuline Suppository (policresulen 100mg, cinchocaine 2.5mg) HS RECT 7D
• 2024-08-05 ~ 2024-08-08 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • CC
    • Operative survey for pancreatic head tumor. 
  • Present illness history
    • He was diagnosised as pancreatic head and duodenal adenocarcinoma and received Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy GJ anastomosis + cholecystectomy on 2024/01/04 and palliative chemotherapy with abraxane 125 mg/m2 iv D1,D15 and gemza 1000 mg/m2 iv D1,D15/q4wks.
    • Patient denied weight loss, jaundice, tea-color urine, clay stool, fatigue and decreased appetite in the pas two months. We disucssed patient about surgical invertntion about pancreatic tumor. We admitted patient for further pre-operative assessment.
    • Under the impression of pancreatic head and duodenal adenocarcinoma, the patient is admitted on 2024/08/05 for pre-operative assessment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After pre-op assessment, PET scan showed glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the pancreatic head, compatible with primary pancreatic malignancy.
    • MRI indicated tumor invade to celiac axis > 180°. The patient’s wife expressed a desire for the operation to proceed. She questioned why we postponed the procedure. We explained that there is a high risk due to the tumor invading celiac axis > 180°.
    • We have arranged an appointment with the oncologist’s outpatient department and kindly requested that the patient discuss the situation with the oncologist. Due to non resectable tumor according to NCCN guideline, we discharge patient and further evaluation would be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-01-04 ~ 2024-01-17 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • CC
    • Body weight loss of 7 kg in the past two months.
  • Present illness history
    • Under the impression of pancreatic head and duodenal adenocarcinoma, the patient is admitted on 2024/01/04 for pancreatico-deudenectomy with reconstruction.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, TPN support was given for the patient. The patient underwent Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy and GJ anastomosis for pancreatic head cancer on 2024/01/08. J-VAC drainage was serosanguinous and low output.
    • The patient experienced mild nausea after trying water, so primperan 10mg IVD was prescribed. There was flatus, and no abodminal distension was noted. Wound pain was also tolerable under pain control. No fever developed, and bile culture grew enerococcus faecalis, so we continued cefazolin 1g Q8H.
    • Lab data on 2024/01/15: decreased TBI, DBI. AST, ALT, normal lipase, no leukocytosis. Due to fair appetite and digestion, the patient is discharged on 2024/01/17 with follow-up at our GS OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H 5D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
• 2023-12-07 ~ 2023-12-26 POMR Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • CC
    • Poor appetite and body weight loss 4Kg in recently 1 month. Jaundice noted in recent 3 days.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received intravenous fluid supplement and Stronger injection for acute hepatitis treatment.
    • Anticoagulate with warfarin was hold due to PT with INR prolongation. The abdominal sonography revealed negatvie.
    • Follow laboratory data revealed slight improving liver function and hyperbilirubinemia.
    • Abdominal CT extent to lung revealed r/o pancreatic head malignancy, r/o complicated right renal cyst.
    • Pancrease MRI with contrast was performed on 2023/12/16, which showed pancreatic head cancer (3.6cm) with adjacent portal vein, SMV, duodenum, CBD and p-duct invasion. Some small LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • We consulted GS and radiology doctor for PTGBD insertion on 2023/12/18. The EUS with FNB for pancreas head tumor biopsy, pathology showed adenocarcinoma.
    • We Consulted CV specialist for pre-operation evaluation. Follow liver function test (ALT: 725 -> 426 -> 142 U/L) and total bilirubin (TBI: 9.61 -> 11.9 -> 8.54 -> 6.42) were improving.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharge on 2023/12/26. We Arrange admission for operation on 2024/01/04.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Carvedilol Hexal (carvedilol 6.25mg) 0.5# BID 10D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# QD 10D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Lactul Surup (lactulose 666mg/mL) 20mL QD 10D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 4D
    • BaoGao (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 4D
• 2023-10-25 ~ 2023-10-27 POMR Urology Li MingWei
  • CC
    • Urinary incontinence, frequency and nocturia many times after undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in 2023-05.
  • Present illness history
    • According for this patient statement, he has suffered from urinary incontinence, frequency and nocturia many times after undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in 2023-05.
    • He denied flank pain, hematuria, fever, dysuria or any abdominal pain. He received follow-up at urologic clinic periodically. Uroflowmetry showed maximum flow rate/ voided volume / PVR was about 19.5ml/137.3ml/0.79ml.
    • Despite receiving oral medication therapy, the symptoms have not improved. We advised the patient to receive Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). After well explaining, the patient agreed.
    • This time, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the surgery of Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection was performed on 2023-10-26. Postoperative course was uneventful. With fair urination and stable condition, he was discharged today and would be followed up at urologic clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetamonophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 5D
• 2023-09-03 ~ 2023-09-09 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung, pT1bN0M0 stage IA2 and right lower lobe lung nodule status post three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right upper lobe and right lower lobe wedge resection and lymph node sampling on 2023/09/04
    • Right lower lobe lung nodule
    • Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not classified, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Prostate adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 4 + 5 = 9, pT3aN0M0, stage IIIC, status post robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection on 2023-05-18.
    • Antiphospholipid syndrome
  • CC
    • right lung lesion was noted by CT scan, admission for surgery             
  • Present illness history
    • This 74 year-old patient has past history of
      • Chronic viral hepatitis B
      • Antiphospholipid syndrome with splenic infarction, under clexane in 2020/06 and warfarin since 2020/07
      • Osteomyelitis, left foot, over 1 year
      • Benign prostatic hyperplasia. He was regularly followed up at our hospital
      • Reflux esopgagitis Gr.A and gastric erosion
      • T cell lymphoma, stage IV with bone marrow involvement
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • He visited our oncologist clinic for B cell lymphoma regular followed up.
    • Followed abdominal CT on 2023/07/31 revealed a patchy density (2.0cm) at right lower lobe (RLL) lung. He was referred to our chest surgery clinic.
    • Chest CT on 2023/08/23 reveled a subpleural irregular subsegmental consolidation with pleural tails at lateral posterobasal segment of RLL. A part solid nodule with lobulated contour at peripheral of right anterior apical lung.
    • He denied any poor appetite, body weight loss, easy cough, shortness of breathing or dyspnea. Lung volume examination was arranged and found FEV1 1.95 L, FEV1/FVC 81.2%.
    • After discussing with the patient and his family on the benefits of surgical treatment as well as subsequent risks and possible complications, he was admitted for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) right upper lobe (RUL) and RLL lung wedge resection after CT guide patent blue dye localization of RUL lung under impression of RUL and RLL lung nodules.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op assessment was done. Operation of three-dimensional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right upper lobe and right lower lobe wedge resection and lymph node sampling was performed smoothly on 2023/09/04. No complication was noted. Prophylactic antibiotics was prescribed for 1 day. Right chest tube with lower pressure suction -18cmH2O was done. Due to chest tube with air bubbles drained and subcutaneous emphysema at right chest wall noted. Chest tube change to free drain sinc 2023/09/06. After treatment, subcutaneous emphysema was improved and no air leakage via chest tube. Chest tube was removed on 2023/09/08. He was discharged under stable hemodynamics and chest surgery clinic follow up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Dulcolax enteric-coated tab (bisacodyl 5mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D if pain
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# TID 5D
• 2023-05-17 ~ 2023-05-28 POMR Urology Li MingWei
  • CC
    • Admitted for robotic assisted radical prostatectomy
  • Present illness history
    • This 75 years old male patient had history of BPH with medication control and he received follow-up at urologic clinic periodically. He has LUTS such as urinary frequency, weak stream and nocturia 1 times/night for years. TRUSP disclosed benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostate size of 39.8ml, adenoma size of 5.02ml. Uroflowmetry has showed maximum flow rate/voided volume/PVR of 11.4ml/345.9ml/30.7ml.
    • Incresae of PSA level (4.275 -> 9.142ng/mL) was noted in 2020/08 ~ 2023/02.
    • Prostate MRI showed prostate lesions, up to 2.5cm (mainly in right posterior body to apex), suggest biopsy. PIRADS 4.
    • Biopsy of prostate was done on 2023-04-07 and the pathology showed prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 4 + 4. Bone scan showed no strong evidence of bone metastasis.
    • Under the impression of prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 4 + 4, cT3aN0M0, stage IIIB, he was admitted for further evaluatuon and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • At admission, preoperative evaluation and examination were done. Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection was performed on 2023-05-18.
    • The pathology showed prostate acinar adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 4 + 5 = 9, pT3aN0R1, stage IIIC, if cM0. Postoperative course was uneventful.
    • Post op, his wound no oozing, but mild wound pain was noted. Postoperatively, pain killer and antibiotic were given.
    • Watery diarrhea persisted for days, gradually improved under supportive treatment.
    • Cystography was done on 2023-05-24 which showed no leakage. Removed Foley catheter was done on 2023-05-25.
    • Under stable condition and good oral intake, we let her discharged today and arranged OPD follow schedule.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BioThree (Bacillus mesentericus, Streptococcus faecalis, Clostridium butyricum; 22mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Smecta (dioctahedral Smectite 3mg) 1# PRNTIDAC 5D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC 5D

[consultation]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-09
  • Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy and hemostasis on 2024-12-09
  • Finding
    • Mixed hemorrhoids at 3 o’clock position.
    • Radiation proctitis with multiple bleeding and oozing spots at low rectum s/p electrocatuterization 
• 2024-01-08
  • Surgery
    • Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy
    • GJ anastomosis
    • Cholecystectomy
  • Finding
    • pancreatic head ca with portal vein eincasement
    • multiple retroperitoneal LN palapble
    • CBD dilate 1.2 cm
• 2023-10-26
  • Surgery
    • Transurethral PRP injection
  • Finding
    • PRP injected around sphincter, 5 points, about 1ml each
• 2023-09-04
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS RUL wedge + RLL wedge + LN sampling.
  • Finding
    • One GGO over RUL, another lung nodule was noted over RLL.
    • Frozen section: adenocarcinoma.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.
• 2023-05-18
  • Surgery
    • RARP + PLND
  • Finding
    • Main tumor in right lobe of prostate
    • Left NVB preservation (+)
    • Estimated blood loss: 500cc (include urine)
• 2023-04-07
  • Surgery
    • MRI-ultrasound fusion biopsy of prostate
  • Finding
    • DRE: Rt lateral T2b nodule
    • Targeted and systemic biopsied
• 2022-01-03
  • Surgery
    • Deep debridement + synovectomy + primary closure
  • Finding
    • An ulcer with suppurative tenosynovitis of 2nd flexor tendon is found about 1 * 3 cm in size over the left foresole.
• 2021-08-31
  • Surgery
    • MISS for L5-S1 decompression and instremented TLIF.
  • Finding
    • L5 lysis.
    • L5-S1 spondylolisthesis.
    • Degenerated herniated L5-S1 disc, with calcified dorsal annulus.
• 2021-04-12
  • Surgery
    • Deep debridement + primary closure
  • Finding
    • Two chronic ulcers with granulation tissue formation and necrotizing fasciitis are found about totally 3 * 6 cm in size over the left first, second webspace of left foot.
• 2021-04-06
  • Surgery
    • Deep debridement + fasciectomy
  • Finding
    • Two chronic ulcers with granulation tissue formation and necrotizing fasciitis are found about totally 3 * 6 cm in size over the left first, second webspace of left foot.
• 2020-09-28
  • Surgery
    • retroperitoneal LN enlarge r/o lymphoma
  • Finding
    • multiple LN enlargement at at retroperitoneal and greater omentum

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-12-31 ~ undergoing - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pancreatic tumor and peripheral involved area.
• 2023-07-04 ~ 2023-08-24 - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and 6660cGy/37 fractions of the prostate tumor bed area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-17 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-20 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-29 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-08 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-25 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-11 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-27 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-13 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-30 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-16 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-12 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-28 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-21 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-07 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-24 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-10 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-26 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-12 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-29 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-15 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-01 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-15 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-31 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-02-03 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 25mg QID PO D1-5 (CHOP. Endoxan 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-01-14 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1050mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 25mg QID PO D1-5 (CHOP. Endoxan 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2020-12-24 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1050mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 25mg QID PO D1-5 (CHOP. Endoxan 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2020-12-02 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 25mg QID PO D1-5 (CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2020-11-05 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 25mg QID PO D1-5 (CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2020-10-14 - cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 25mg QID PO D1-5 (CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-02-05

This is a 75-year-old male with a complex medical history including pancreatic cancer (cT4N1M0, stage III, portal vein involvement), prostate adenocarcinoma (Gleason score 4+5=9, pT3aN0R1, stage IIIC), peripheral T-cell lymphoma (stage IV with bone marrow involvement), and adenocarcinoma of the right lung (pT1bN0M0, stage IA2). He also has ulcerative colitis, chronic hepatitis B, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, and antiphospholipid syndrome. Recent complaints include general weakness, poor intake due to abdominal pain, intermittent hematochezia, and worsening dyspnea. Significant findings include normocytic anemia (Hgb 8.0 g/dL on 2025-02-04), hypoalbuminemia (2.8 g/dL on 2025-02-04), mild CRP elevation (2.7 mg/dL), stool retention (KUB 2025-02-04), and ongoing ulcerative colitis. Treatment includes parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, and diuretics.

Problem 1. General Weakness, Suspect Related to Poor Intake

• Objective:
  • General weakness and poor appetite reported for one week, associated with worsening abdominal pain and dyspnea (duty note 2025-02-04).
  • Hypoalbuminemia (2.8 g/dL) and anemia (Hgb 8.0 g/dL) noted on 2025-02-04.
  • Elevated CRP (2.7 mg/dL on 2025-02-04), indicating possible inflammatory or infectious etiology.
  • Imaging shows stool retention with non-specific bowel gas patterns (KUB 2025-02-04).
• Assessment:
  • Weakness likely multifactorial, contributed by poor intake due to abdominal pain, anemia, and possible chronic inflammation.
  • Hypoalbuminemia reflects malnutrition or systemic inflammation, exacerbating his overall condition.
  • The absence of significant findings on chest X-ray (2025-02-04) and unremarkable NT-proBNP (131 pg/mL) reduces the likelihood of acute cardiac involvement.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue parenteral fluid supplementation (current regimen: Taita No.5 500mL BID and NS 500mL QD).
  • Might consider paranteral nutritional support if necessary.
  • Monitor daily intake and I/O to assess adequacy of nutritional support.
  • Consider administering human albumin if hypoalbuminemia persists or worsens.
  • Address anemia with iron supplementation and further hematological assessment.

Problem 2. Ulcerative Colitis with Abdominal Pain and Hematochezia

• Objective:
  • Chronic ulcerative colitis with worsening abdominal pain and intermittent hematochezia reported (duty note 2025-02-04).
  • Normocytic anemia (Hgb 8.0 g/dL) supports ongoing gastrointestinal blood loss (2025-02-04).
  • Persistent stool retention noted (KUB 2025-02-04).
  • Current medications include Pentasa (mesalazine) 2 g daily.
• Assessment:
  • Suboptimal control of ulcerative colitis symptoms, evident by ongoing hematochezia and stool retention.
  • Risk of complications, such as bowel perforation or toxic megacolon, given persistent symptoms and findings.
• Recommendations:
  • Increase Pentasa (mesalazine) dosage to manage inflammation, and monitor for symptom improvement.
  • Repeat imaging (abdominal X-ray or CT) if symptoms worsen to rule out bowel obstruction or toxic megacolon.
  • Perform fecal calprotectin to assess inflammation severity and guide therapy adjustments.
  • Consider gastroenterology consultation for escalation to biologics (e.g., “Humira (adalimumab)” or “Remicade (infliximab)”) if mesalazine proves insufficient.

Problem 3. Anemia (Normocytic) and Thrombocytopenia

• Objective:
  • Anemia with Hgb 8.0 g/dL and HCT 24.4% (2025-02-04), consistent with normocytic anemia.
  • Thrombocytopenia (PLT 165 x10^3/uL on 2025-02-04) observed.
  • Historical anemia likely multifactorial (ulcerative colitis, cancer-related cachexia, and chronic disease).
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is likely due to a combination of chronic blood loss from ulcerative colitis and chronic inflammation (anemia of chronic disease).
  • Thrombocytopenia is mild and likely secondary to chronic disease or prior chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Obtain iron studies, vitamin B12, and folate levels to rule out deficiencies.
  • Initiate oral iron therapy if iron-deficiency anemia is confirmed.
  • Monitor for active bleeding and consider stool OB test for occult blood loss.
  • Repeat CBC in 2-3 days to evaluate trends in hematological parameters.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalance

• Objective:
  • Mild hyponatremia (Na 132 mmol/L on 2025-02-04).
  • Hypocalcemia (Ca 1.91 mmol/L on 2025-02-04).
  • Normal renal function with eGFR 112.81 mL/min/1.73 m² (2025-02-04).
• Assessment:
  • Hyponatremia may reflect hypervolemic or euvolemic states due to underlying disease or medication effects (e.g., furosemide).
  • Hypocalcemia may be related to hypoalbuminemia or other metabolic derangements.
• Recommendations:
  • Assess serum ionized calcium to confirm true hypocalcemia.
  • Monitor serum sodium closely and adjust fluid therapy to prevent further decline.
  • Consider supplementation with calcitriol if ionized hypocalcemia is confirmed.

Problem 5. Multiple Cancers with Current Treatment

• Objective:
  • Pancreatic cancer treated with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy and radiotherapy (ongoing, 2024-12-31 to present).
  • Prostate adenocarcinoma treated with robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection (2023-05-18).
  • Peripheral T-cell lymphoma treated with CHOP regimen (completed 2021).
  • Recent imaging (Chest X-ray 2025-02-04) shows no active lung lesions.
• Assessment:
  • Stable disease course for prostate cancer and lymphoma.
  • Pancreatic cancer remains a significant burden, contributing to poor overall prognosis and systemic symptoms.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue radiotherapy and chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer as tolerated.
  • Evaluate pancreatic tumor response with imaging (e.g., CT abdomen) at regular intervals.
  • Monitor for treatment complications, such as neuropathy or myelosuppression.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-31 KUB
  • Scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side.
• 2024-12-04 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: HBV
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface; homogeneous echotexture; sharp liver edge.
      • Multiple cysts in both lobes of liver; the largest one was 2.51 cm in S3
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Splenic index: 5.13*4.25 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic cysts
    • Splenomegaly, mild
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD follow-up
• 2024-11-25 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side.
• 2024-10-28 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Mass, uterine endometrium, frozen + staging surgery — Endometrioid carcinoma, dedifferentiated
    • Uterus, myometrium, ditto — Tumor invasion more than half thickness
    • Uterus, cervix, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Ovary, right, ditto — Free of tumor invasion, corpus albicans
    • Fallopian tube, right, ditto — Free of tumor invasion, paratubal cysts
    • Ovary, left, ditto — Free of tumor invasion, corpus albicans
    • Fallopian tube, left, ditto — Free, acute suppurative salpingitis
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/11)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/7)
    • Lymph node, left para-aortic, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Lymph node, right para-aortic, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Omentum, omentectomy — Free of tumor invasion
    • Bilateral parametria — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC Pathologic stage — pT1bN0, if cM0, stage IB and 2023 FIGO staging — Stage IICm (p53abn)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
    • Specimens include: uterus with bilateral adnexa, pelvic LNs, bilateral para-aortic LNs and omentum
    • Specimen size:
      • uterus: 9.9 x 7.2 x 3.5 cm, 152 gm with endometrial mass
      • right ovary: 2.6 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm, normal appearance
      • left ovary: 2.2 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm, normal appearance
      • right fallopian tube: 5.5 cm in length, 0.5 cm in diameter, some paratubal cysts, up to 0.2 cm
      • left fallopian tube: 5.5 cm in length, 0.4 cm in diameter
      • omentum: one piece, 24 x 8 x 1.3 cm
    • Tumor site: endometrium
    • Tumor size: 7.4 x 3.3 cm
    • The myometrium: tumor invasion, more than half thickness
    • The cervix : mucus cysts, normal appearance
    • Lymph nodes: L’t iliac LNs, L’t obturator LNs, R’t iliac LNs, R’t obturator LNs, R’t para-aortic lNs and L’t para-aortic LNs
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A: L’t iliac LNs, B: L’t obturator LNs, C: R’t iliac LNs, D: R’t obturator, E: left para-aortic LNs, F: right para-aortic LNs, G1: R’t ovary, G2: R’t F-tube, G3: L’t ovary, G4: L’t F-tube, G5: bilateral parametria (ink: left side), G6: cervix, G7: tumor at fundus, G8: tumor at corpus, G9: low segment of uterus, G10: cervix, G11-G12: tumor at fundus and H: omentum
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: endometrioid carcinoma, dedifferentiated characterized by differentiated area showed grade 1 endometrioid carcinoma with squamous metaplasia mixed with undifferentiated area showed solid pattern with pleomorphic tumor cells and necrosis
    • Histology grade: dedifferentiated
    • Depth of invasion: more than half thickness of myometrium
    • Lymphovascular invasion: present
    • The cervical stroma involvement: absent
    • Resection margins of the cervix: Free, 4.5 cm from tumor
    • Additional pathologic findings: N/A
    • Lymph nodes: free of metastatic carcinoma (0/35) in total number
    • Uterine cervix: Free
    • Bilateral adnexa: Free
    • Ascites: negative
    • Omentum: Free of tumor invasion
    • Perineural invasion: Present
    • Immunohistochemistry (S2024-22240G11): CK7 (+, focal), P40 (+, scatter), vimentin (+), P16 (+, diffusely) and P53(+, > 80%) for tumor
• 2024-10-26 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis
    • Soft tissue tumor, 5.3cm in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy.
    • Cysts in the uterine cervical region, could be due to Nabothin cysts.
    • Non-enhancing nodules in the liver, up to 2.3 cm in left lobe liver, r/o liver cyts.
    • Bulging disc at L5/S1.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T1b(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IB__(Stage_value)
      
  • Impression:
    • Soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, cstage T1bN0M0.
    • R/O liver cysts.
• 2024-10-15 Pathology - cervix biopsy
  • Uterus, cervix, biopsy — chronic cervicitis
  • Microscopically, it show chronic cervicitis with focal squamous metaplasia and lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate.
• 2024-10-15 Pathology - endocervix curretage/biopsy
  • Uterus, endocervix, ECC — chronic inflammation
  • Microscopically, it shows pieces of endocervical mucosal tissues with focal squamous metaplasia and inflammatory infiltrate.
• 2024-10-15 Pathology - endometrium curretage/biopsy (Y1)
  • Uterus, endometrium, suction curettage— adenocarcinoma, high-grade
    • NOTE: The differential diagnosis includes endometrioid adenocarcinoma, carcinomasarcoma, etc. The definite diagnosis will be followed until the entire tumor is examined.
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of malignant tumor cells arranged in solid to focal glandular architecture with focal squamous metaplasia. The tumor cells shows markedly plemorphic change with large hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism, atypical mitoses and prominent nucleoli.
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveal p53: aberrant (strong staining, > 80%), p16: positive (strong and diffuse block staining, > 90%), MSH6: loss (lost nuclear staining), vimentine (-), MLH1: normal staining, HSH2: normal staining, PMS2: normal staining. CK: focal+
• 2024-10-14 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP: Endometrial thickening: 35.2 mm

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-23 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • O: RT (2024-12-05 ~ 2025-01-23) - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic area, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions of the vaginal cuff mucosa surface by IVRT.
• 2024-12-22 ~ 2024-12-25 POMR
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrioid carcinoma, pT1bN0, if cM0, stage IB and 2023 FIGO Stage IICm (p53abn) post Staging surgery on 2024/10/28
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • for C2 chemotherapy with Taxol/Carboplatin   - Present illness history
    • C1 chemotherapy with Taxol (175mg/m2) and Carboplatin (AUC 5) was given on 2024/11/26 but the patient developed a cough accompanied by throat and facial tightness during chemotherpay with Taxol infusion about 11cc on 2024/11/26.
    • RT started sicne 2024-12-05 at 1980cGy/11 fractions of the pelvic area.
    • Today, she was admitted for C2 chemotherapy with Taxol/Carboplatin on 2024/12/22.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with Taxol (175mg/m2) and Carboplatin (AUC 5) was given on 2024/12/24, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • She was discharged on 2024/12/25 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 7D if insomnia
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2024-11-22 ~ 2024-11-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge prescription
    • Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postprocedural) (postinfection)
    • Endometrioid carcinoma,pT1bN0, if cM0, stage IB and 2023 FIGO Stage IICm (p53abn) post Staging surgery on 2024/10/28
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • gastric pain for 1 day and bowel distention for 2 days.    
  • Present illness history
    • This time, she has abdomninal pain with distention for 1 day and bowel distention for 2 days. She also has vomit coffee ground this morning, so she was brought to our ED for help on 2024/11/22.
    • At ED, the lab data showed normal WBC, Hb, CRP, electrolyte, liver and renal fucntion. KUB showed increased intestinal gas is found. Initial NPO for suspect GI bleeding.
    • Under the impression of gastric pain with coffee ground, suspect UGI bleeding, so she was admitted on 2024/11/22.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, abdominal standing (2024/11/22) showed ileus and NPO/hydration was given for symptom relief.
    • Repeat abdominal standing (2024/11/25) showed negative without ileus. Tried oral intake, smoothly without abdominal pain or vomiting.
    • Chemotherapy with Taxol (175mg/m2) and Carboplatin (AUC 5) was given on 2024/11/26 but the patient developed a cough accompanied by throat and facial tightness during chemotherpay with Taxol infusion about 11cc on 2024/11/26.
    • Dexa/Vena/Famotidine and Bosmin 0.3cc IM were administered for allergy.
    • 1 hr later re-chemotherapy infusion started of Taxol and infusion time extended by 6 hours, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • She was discharged on 2024/11/27 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 2# TID 7D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if joint pain
• 2024-10-27 ~ 2024-11-07 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • Endometrioid carcinoma, pT1bN0, if cM0, stage IB and 2023 FIGO Stage IICm (p53abn) post Staging surgery on 2024/10/28
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • CC
    • Abnormal vaginal spotting for eight months    
  • Present illness history
    • This patient is a 56-years-old woman, G2P2 (NSD for 2 times), who did not have specified menopause yet. Her menstrual cycle had been regular, with intervals and durations of 28-30 for 5 days, and a moderate amount without blood clots. She has a history of pre-diabetes-mellitus, with diet control for over 3~4 years. She had surgical history as cervical polypectomy 1.5~2 months ago revealed pathology:endocervical polyp with LSIL (CIN 1) and has no known drug or food allergies.
    • According to the patient, she has been suffering from a progressed vaginal spotting for 8 months without medical intervention. One month ago, she had visited Far Eastern Polyclinic LMD and was found sonography R/O Endometrial hyperplasia (1.55cm) with FSH 73.82 and E2 < 5.0. Therefore, she was suggested to hospital for survey.
    • Two weeks ago, she came to GYN OPD for help. The Trans-vaginal-sonography showed Endometrial thickening, EM:30.2mm. Sampling such as ECC, cervix biopsy and endometrium curretage was also performed. Due to certain amount of bleeding, she was transferred to ER that transfusion of 2U LPRBC was prescribed. With stable condition, she was discharged at then. On 2024/10/24, she was back to GYN ward for the lab follow up. The report of pathology - endometrium curretage/biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, high-grade. After discussion with the patient, she accepted the arrange of surgery.
    • Before the admission, her tumor marker showed CA125 28.5U/mL, and CA199 11.55U/mL. There was no elevated D-dimer and creatinine.
    • MRI was also done on 2024/10/26 and the report showed 1. Soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, cstage T1bN0M0 and 2. R/O liver cysts.
    • With the tentative diagnosis of endometrial cancer, she was admitted for scheduled surgery.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2024/10/27 due to endometrial cancer. She underwent staging surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 10/28/2024.
    • The pathology stage: AJCC Pathologic stage — pT1bN0, if cM0, stage IB and 2023 FIGO staging — Stage IICm (p53abn).
    • The GYN tumor board conference suggest the patient to receive concurrent chemoradiotherapy on 2024/11/07. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Self voiding was smooth. She was discharged on 2024/11/07.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D

[consultation]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-06
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Port-A (47080B)
      • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left subclavian vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA
• 2024-10-28
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis: Endometrial adenocarcinoma
    • Operation: Staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding
    • Uterus: normal size, smooth surface, papillary mass in uterus cavity, myometrium invasion depth >1/2
    • Bilateral adnexa: grossly normal
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • CDS: free from ascites or adhesion
    • Estimated blood loss: 200ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil    
    • Antiadhesion agent: nil
    • 15Fr Jvac *2

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-04 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 700mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-23 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 294mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-23 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 294mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 730mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-02-04

Patient Summary

• The patient is a 56-year-old woman diagnosed with endometrioid carcinoma (pT1bN0, if cM0, stage IB; 2023 FIGO Stage IICm, p53abn) based on staging surgery performed on 2024-10-28. The pathology showed myometrial invasion >50%, lymphovascular invasion, but no lymph node metastasis (0/35), perineural invasion present, and no omental spread.

• She has undergone RT (4500cGy/25 fractions pelvic area + 1200cGy/3 fractions vaginal cuff mucosa) completed on 2025-01-23 and three cycles of chemotherapy with Taxol (paclitaxel) and Carboplatin on 2024-11-26, 2024-12-22, and 2025-01-12, with C4 scheduled on 2025-02-04.

• Comorbidities include pre-diabetes mellitus (diet-controlled for 3-4 years) and chronic viral hepatitis B (anti-HBc positive, HBsAg nonreactive). No signs of hepatic decompensation.

• Recent lab results on 2025-02-03 show mild anemia (Hgb 9.0 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 113 x10^3/uL) with stable renal and liver function. Historical trends suggest chemotherapy-related cytopenia.

Problem 1. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Current Hgb is 9.0 g/dL, HCT is 28.5% on 2025-02-03. MCV is 63.1 fL, indicating microcytic anemia.
  • Historical trend:
    • Hgb was 8.9 g/dL (2025-01-21), 9.3 g/dL (2025-01-12), 9.0 g/dL (2024-12-31), with consistent microcytosis (MCV ~60-63 fL).
  • Recent treatments include chemotherapy with Taxol and Carboplatin. No overt bleeding signs.
  • Iron studies and ferritin not available. Chronic low-grade anemia likely exacerbated by chemotherapy.
• Assessment:
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced anemia, compounded by iron deficiency anemia given the microcytic indices and absence of hemolytic features. Chronic inflammation from cancer may contribute. No active bleeding reported.
  • Stable without evidence of acute decompensation.
• Recommendations:
  • Perform iron panel (serum iron, ferritin, TIBC) and reticulocyte count to assess iron status and bone marrow activity if necessary.
  • Consider iron supplementation if iron deficiency confirmed.
  • Continue monitoring CBC before each chemotherapy cycle to track trends.
  • Blood transfusion not needed unless symptomatic or Hgb drops below 7 g/dL.

Problem 2. Thrombocytopenia

• Objective:
  • Current PLT is 113 x10^3/uL on 2025-02-03, reduced from 189 x10^3/uL (2025-01-21), 212 x10^3/uL (2025-01-12).
  • Platelets have been consistently decreasing post-chemotherapy but remain above the critical threshold (<50 x10^3/uL).
  • No evidence of bleeding or platelet-related symptoms. Liver function is stable (ALT 11 U/L, AST 15 U/L, 2025-02-03), ruling out significant hepatic etiology.
• Assessment:
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, commonly observed with carboplatin. Platelet count is adequate for C4 chemotherapy but should be closely monitored.
• Recommendations:
  • Proceed with C4 chemotherapy as planned on 2025-02-04.
  • Monitor PLT weekly post-chemotherapy.
  • If platelets drop below 50 x10^3/uL, consider delaying the next cycle or dose reduction of carboplatin.
  • No prophylactic platelet transfusion needed unless PLT <10 x10^3/uL or active bleeding.

Problem 3. Chronic Viral Hepatitis B

• Objective:
  • Anti-HBc positive, HBsAg nonreactive, and HBV DNA “Target Not Detected” as of 2024-11-15.
  • Liver function stable: ALT 11 U/L, AST 15 U/L, bilirubin 0.54 mg/dL, and albumin 4.7 g/dL (2025-02-03). No clinical signs of hepatic decompensation.
• Assessment:
  • Chronic HBV infection without active replication. No antiviral treatment indicated currently due to the absence of viremia.
  • Risk of HBV reactivation exists due to immunosuppressive chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) as prophylaxis to prevent HBV reactivation.
  • Monitor liver function (ALT, AST, bilirubin) and HBV DNA every 3 months during chemotherapy.

Problem 4. Cancer Treatment

• Objective:
  • Endometrioid carcinoma treated with staging surgery (2024-10-28), RT (2024-12-05 to 2025-01-23), and chemotherapy with paclitaxel/carboplatin. C4 scheduled for 2025-02-04.
  • Imaging and pathology confirm pT1bN0M0, with no evidence of lymph node or omental metastasis (2024-10-28).
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s response to treatment appears stable without signs of recurrence or progression. She tolerated prior RT and chemotherapy well, aside from mild allergy during C1, which was managed effectively.
  • Chemotherapy and RT are appropriate for her staging and histopathologic findings.
• Recommendations:
  • Proceed with C4 chemotherapy as planned.
  • Consider post-chemotherapy surveillance plan: CA-125, CA-199 tumor markers, and imaging (e.g., pelvic MRI or CT) every 3-6 months to monitor for recurrence.
  • Ensure follow-up with a multidisciplinary team (oncology, gynecology).

Problem 5. Renal and Electrolyte Balance

• Objective:
  • Renal function is stable: creatinine 0.57 mg/dL, eGFR 116.62 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-03). Sodium 139 mmol/L, potassium 3.6 mmol/L, calcium 2.36 mmol/L.
  • No evidence of nephrotoxicity or electrolyte imbalances from chemotherapy or comorbidities.
• Assessment:
  • Renal function is well-preserved. No acute kidney injury or chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity observed.
  • Electrolytes are within normal limits, indicating no urgent concerns.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue hydration during chemotherapy sessions to mitigate nephrotoxicity risk.
  • Monitor renal function before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Maintain adequate oral fluid intake between cycles.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-01-16 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: Left lip and left buccal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, ypT4aN0M0, stage IVA
  • Findings
    • S/P operation with flap reconstruction at left lip and cheek.
    • Diffuse heterogeneously enhancing tumor involving right buccogingival region, mandible, hard palate, maxillary sinus, medial and lateral pterygoid muscles, masseter muscle, temporalis muscle, pterygoid plates, pterygopalatine fossa, sphenoid wing, TM joint, foramen ovale and cavernous sinus. Involvement of overlying skin and encasement of left cervical ICA also noted.
  • IMP:
    • Advanced left buccal cancer with intracranial invasion. Severe progression as compared with MRI on 20240603.
• 2025-01-09 MRI - pelvis
  • Pelvis MRI without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows (Comparison: 20240625 Pelvis bone MRI):
    • A mass lesion, 4.0cm in maximal diameter, at left pubic bone with extraosseous soft tissue component, showing enhancement after contrast administration. Its size has enlarged.
    • Another mass lesion, 4.3*3.3cm, in left aspect of L4 vertebral body, showing enhancement after contrast administration. Its size has enlarged.
    • Some lymph nodes in bilateral inguinal regions. Preservation of hilar structures.
    • No abnormal bone marrow signal lesion at right iliac bone and left femoral shaft.
  • Impression
    • Compatible with bone metastases in left pubic bone and left L4 vertebral body, size enlarged.
    • Bilateral inguinal lymph nodes, stationary.
• 2025-01-03 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Combined increased and decreased activities in the left aspect of the mandible, compatible with bone metastasis and bone destruction.
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/07/08, the lesions in the right iliac bone, left pubic bone and left femoral shaft are either new or a little more evident. Bone metastases can not be ruled out. Please correlate with clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • The lesions in the L4-5 spines are a little less evident.
  • Other bone lesions are possibly more benign in nature.
• 2024-11-21 Mandible
  • Bony destructdion in left mandible.
  • Presence of metallic clips in left neck.
• 2024-08-05 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 24 dB HL, LE 23 dB HL
  • bil WNL
• 2024-07-31 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-11907 A5
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell(TC) staining assessment: TC: >=1% and <5%
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 1%
• 2024-07-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the left aspect of mandible, cancer with bone metastasis should be considered. Please correlate with other imaging modalities and follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation
  • Increased activity at the L4-5 spines and in the left femur, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change, bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some T-spine, bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips, and knees.
• 2024-07-05 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-11907 A5
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 10%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 15
• 2024-06-25 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings
    • A mass lesion, 3.0 x 3.1cm, in left pubic symphysis. Enhancement after contrast administration.
    • Another mass lesion, 3.9 x 3.3cm, in left aspect of L4 vertebral body. Enhancement after contrast administration.
    • Some lymph nodes in bilateral inguinal regions. Preservation of hilar structures.
    • Subcutaneous edema over bilateral buttocks.
  • Impression
    • c/w bone metastasis in left pubic symphysis and L4 vertebral body
    • Bilateral inguinal lymph nodes, favoring reactive lymphadenopathy
• 2024-06-07 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left condyle of the mandible and adjacent lateral pterygoid muscle. Recurrent malignancy may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the vertebral body of L4 spine and in the left pubic bone. Bone metastases should be watched out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in two focal areas in the upper lobe of right lung and in the right pulmonary hilar and A-P window lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation/infection? metastases? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some bilateral inguinal lymph nodes, in bilateral shoulders and hips. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
• 2024-06-03 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • a mucocele in the right maxillary sinus
    • irregular-margined and heterogeneous enhancing lesions in the left mandibular body and left condyle with cortical bone destruction and left masticator space.
    • post-OP change at the left buccal region and s/p flap reconstruction.
  • IMP:
    • tumors in the left mandibular bone and left masticator space.
• 2023-12-07 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings:
    • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2023/04/14.
    • Known a case of left hip and buccal cancer S/P operation and bilateral neck dissection. Also free flap reconstruction. Marked swollen change of surgical site with subcutaneous edema. Suggest follow up 3 months later.
    • Right-sided paranasal sinusitis with polypoid cysts.
• 2023-08-25 Pathology - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Skin, soft tissue, right thigh, debridement — Necrosis and acute inflammation.
• 2023-08-17 Pathology - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Skin, soft tissue, left thigh, debridement — Necrosis and acute inflammation.
• 2023-08-08 Pathology - muscle biopsy
  • Skin, soft tissue, left thigh, open debridement — Necrosis and acute inflammation.
• 2023-07-27 Pathology - soft tissue debridement
  • Lip, left, debridement — necrosis
• 2023-07-27 Pathology - abscess
  • Skin and soft tissue, thigh, left, debridement — Acute inflammation with necrosis
• 2023-07-19 Pathology - soft tissue debridement
  • Necrotic part of flap, left buccal region, debridement — Acute necrotizing inflammation
• 2023-06-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (109 - 42) / 109 = 61.47%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated IVC
    • Trivial TR
    • Poor parasternal echo window
• 2023-06-15 Pathology - oral cancer (wide excision + lymph node)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Buccal mucosa and lip, left, wide excision — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, s/p induction chemotherapy, AJCC 8th edition: ypStage IVA, ypT4aN0(if cM0)
    • Mandible, left side, marginal mandibulectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Maxilla, left side, partial maxillectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Teeth, #18, #22, #23, #45, extraction — Confirmed
    • Soft tissue, left buccal fat, excision — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, bilateral neck, level Ia, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, left neck, level Ib, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • Submandibular gland, left, excision — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left neck, level II, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/12)
    • Lymph node, left neck, level III, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/11)
    • Lymph node, left neck, level IV, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/16)
    • Lymph node, left neck, level V, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right neck, level Ib, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Submandibular gland, right, excision — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right neck, level II, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/14)
    • Lymph node, right neck, level III, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/10)
    • Lymph node, right neck, level IV and V, modified radical neck dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/9)
    • F2023-00279
      • FsA: Upper lip margin, left, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
      • FsB: Lower lip margin, left, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
      • FsC: Anterior margin, left, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
      • FsD: Posterior margin, left, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
      • FsE: Masseter muscle, left, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
  • Macroscopic examination
    • Surgical Procedure(s): Wide excision of left lip and left buccal cancer with partial maxillectomy and marginal mandibulotomy
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: left lip and buccal mucosa
      • Other part(s) included: Teeth, #18, #22, #23, #45 and left buccal fat
      • Lymph node dissection: yes, (specify) bilateral level Ia, left level Ib, left level II, left level III, left level IV, left level V, right level Ib, right level II, right level III, right level IV and V,
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
      
    • Specimen Size: Greatest dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if more than one part): left buccal fat: a piece, measuring 1.9 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm
    • Depth of invasion: invasion to face skin, 22 mm
    • Tumor Site: left lip and buccal mucosa
      • Laterality: left
        
    • Tumor Focality: single focus
      
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension: 6.0 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if available): 4.5 x 2.2 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: ulcerated
    • Gross Tumor Extension: (specify) invasion to face skin
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1: tumor with superior margin; A2: tumor with inferior margin; A3: tumor with posterior margin; A4: tumor with skin; A5-6: tumor; A7: maxillary bone; A8: mandibular bone; C: left buccal fat; D: lymph node, bilateral level Ia; E1: left submandibular gland; E2-3: lymph node, left level Ib; F1-2: lymph node, left level II; G1-2: lymph node, left level III; H1-2: lymph node, left level IV; I: lymph node, left level V; J1: right submandibular gland; J2: lymph node, right level Ib; K1-2: lymph node, right level II; L1-2: lymph node, right level III; M: lymph node, ight level IVand V.
    • F2023-00279
      • A: Specimen submitted in fresh and labeled as “upper lip margin” consists of 2 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 1.6 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette FsA1.
      • B: Specimen submitted in fresh and labeled as “lower lip margin” consists of a piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 2.8 x 0.4 x 0.2 cm. All for section and inked green in one cassette FsA1.
      • C: Specimen submitted in fresh and labeled as “anterior margin” consists of 2 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 1.3 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette FsA2.
      • D: Specimen submitted in fresh and labeled as “posterior margin” consists of a piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 1.8 x 0.8 x 0.4 cm. All for section and inked green in one cassette FsA2.
      • E: Specimen submitted in fresh and labeled as “messeter muscle” consists of 4 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.9 x 0.8 x 0.4 cm. All for section in one cassette FsA3.
  • Microscopic examination
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma, s/p chemotherapy
      
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated,
      
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: (specify) face skin
    • Margins (obtained from the main resection specimen): Margins uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distance from closest margin: 5 mm
        • (specify) inferior buccal resection margin
    • Buccal mucosa: superior: 0.7 cm; upper lip: 2.2 cm; lower lip: 1.5 cm; posterior: 1.5 cm.
    • Skin: superior: 2.4 cm; inferior: 0.8 cm; posterior: 3.8 cm
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: present
      
    • Neck Lymph Nodes: please see diagnosis.
      • Size (greatest dimension) of largest metastatic deposit: absent
      • Extranodal extension: not identified
    • The left buccal fat is free of malignancy.
    • F2023-00279
      • Sections of the 5 specimens show skin, squamous mucosa, skeletal muscular tissue and salivary glands without malignancy.
• 2023-07-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the middle T-spines and some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. The nature is to be determined (dental problem? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-04-14 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • An enhancing tumor involving left upper and lower buccal region, left lower lip and overlying subcutaneous tissue and skin, about 41 mm length and 15 mm thickness. Smaller size as compared with MRI on 20220505.
    • Multiple lymph nodes at bilateral levels I-V. Smaller size and stationary number as compared with MRI on 20220505.
    • A retention cyst filling in right maxillary sinus.
    • A cyst-like lesion, about 28 mm, with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and no enhancement in right nasal cavity, protruding to posterior nostril. Suggest clinical check-up.
    • Hypertrophic degeneration of C-spine.
  • IMP:
    • C/W left lip and buccal cancer s/p treatment with residual malignancy and LAPs. Suggest close follow-up.
• 2023-04-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Impression:
    • Mild fatty liver.
    • Few gallstones (< 1.1 cm) are noted.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 3.5 cm in size at left middle pole.
    • Renal stone 1.09 cm in left upper pole is noted.
• 2023-03-20 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • left nasal cavity clear, nasopharynx smooth, mucus at right nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx np
  • Diagnosis/Conclusion
    • left buccal and upper and lower lip cancer
• 2022-09-12 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
• 2022-05-05 MRI - larynx
  • Imaging Report Form for Oral Cavity Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:4a(T_value) N:2c(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2022-05-05 Patho - duodenum biopsy
  • Duodenum, bulb, biopsy — capillary hemangioma
• 2022-05-04 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left buccal region, compatible with the primary left buccal cancer.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left cervical lymph nodes and bilateral submandibular lymph nodes, highly suspected cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right N-P region, the nature is to be determined (another primary NPC, metastatic lesion, inflammation/infection process or others ?), suggesting biopsy for further investigation.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral palatine tonsils, probably inflammation/infection process.
  • Left buccal cancer, cT4aN2cM0, stage IVA (AJCC, 8th ed.); suspected another right N-P tumor, nature ? by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2022-05-03 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-04-19 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Labeled as “lower lip area”, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Labeled as “left buccal area”, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Section shows squamous cell carcinoma.
  • IHC stain: p16 (-).

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-17 ~ 2024-10-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of lip, left lip and left buccal SCC, image favor tumor recurrence at left mandibular bone and left masticator space and distant meta at L4 and left pubic
    • Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
    • Chronic rhinitis
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Hemoptysis
  • CC
    • for scheduled chemotherapy        
  • Present illness history
    • This 49-year-old man denied any systemic disease before. Left lip and buccal cancer, cT4aN2cM0, stage IVA was diagnosed in 2022/09.
    • Left facial and lower lip tumor was noted since 3 years ago. The tumor size progressed in recent one year. He ever visited dermatology OPD and received cryo therapy. Due to enlargment of the tumor with throbbing pain, he came to our ENT OPD for help. At OPD, physical examination revealed left facial tumor involve upper lip, lower lip, left mouth angle, left whole buccal mucosa, and left upper gingiva. Biopsy was done and the pathology revealed squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer staging was done. Under the impression of left lip and buccal cancer, cT4aN2cM0, stage IVA, the treatment plane was induction chemotherapy plus surgery and post-operative chemoradiotherapy.
    • He then received Port-A implantation on 2022/09/16. He underwent the induction chemotherapy with TPF regimen (2022/10/14~10/16, 2022/10/20~10/22, 2022/11/4~11/6, 2022/11/11~11/13, 2022/12/1~12/3). The left buccal tumor shrinkage during chemotherapy. However, he lost followed up for 3+ months. His left buccal tumor enlarged in recent 2 months, so he came back to our ENT OPD and wish go on chemotherapy. He then received Ia chemotherapy with TPF on 2023/03/22~03/25. After above chemotherapy, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia were noted. Ib course of chemotherapy started on 2023/04/06, but discontinued due to discomfort.
    • Neck MRI followed on 2023/04/14 revealed an enhancing tumor involving left upper and lower buccal region, left lower lip and overlying subcutaneous tissue and skin, about 41 mm length and 15 mm thickness, and multiple lymph nodes at bilateral levels I-V.
    • Left lip and left buccal cancer, cT4aN2cM0, stage IVA; status post free left anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction to the defect of left upper lip, left lower lip, and left neck and sling of left mouth angle with tendon graft from left tensor fascia lata on 2023/06/14,debridement on 2023/07/19, 2023/07/26, 2023/08/08, 2023/08/16, debridement and splite-thickness skin grafting on 2023/08/25. status post wide excision of left lip and left buccal cancer with partial maxillectomy and marginal mandibulectomy, modified radical neck dissection, bilateral, tooth extraction, #18, #22, #23, #45 and tracheostomy on 2023/06/14.
    • The pelvis MRI with contrast on 2024/06/25 and showed c/w bone metastasis in left pubic symphysis and L4 vertebral body, Bilateral inguinal lymph nodes, favoring reactive lymphadenopathy. The bone scan on 2024/07/08 and showed increased activity at the L4-5 spines and in the left femur, left aspect of mandible. For further evalution of tumor recurrence over pelvic and spine bone mets thus he visited our oncology OPD. PTA was bil WNL and 24hrs urine CCr was 234 (mL/min).
    • He received chemotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 75mg/m2, 5-Fu 1000mg/m2) on 2024/08/06 (C1), plus Q2W Erbitux (C1, 900mg NHI) since 2024/09/09 (C2).
    • Now, admitted for chemotherapy with Erbitux (C2, 1000mg) plus PF (C3).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, plan to receive target plus chemotherapy with Erbitux (C2, 1000mg) plus PF (cisplatin 75mg/m2, 5-Fu 1000mg/m2. C3).
    • Due to poor renal function (eGFR 40.74), Cisplatin changed to Carboplatin. After N/S hydration, he receive target plus chemotherapy with Erbitux (C2, 1000mg) plus PF (Carboplatin AUC 4, eGFR 40, 5-Fu 1000mg/m2) on 2024/10/21~2024/10/24 (C3).
    • Left leg post OP wound with SSD care.
    • Hypomagnesemia with MgO 250mg/tab 1# TID, Magnesium Sulfate 10%, 20mL/amp 1amp IVD for supportive.
    • Pain control with Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 0.5# PO PRNQ6H, Caricalm 175, 350, 32mg/tab 1# PO BID.
    • Tranexamic Acid 250mg/cap 1# PO BID for Hemoptysis, then get improve.
    • Chronic rhinitis with Xyzal F.C. 5mg/tab 1# PO QD, Trisonin 55 mcg/dose, 120 dose/bt 2puff NA QD for relief.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/10/26 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# BID 10D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 10D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# PRNQ6H 10D if VAS > 3
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Siliverzine (silver sulfadiazine) QD EXT 10D
• 2022-09-26 SOAP General Surgery
  • bulla aspiration
• 2022-05-12 SOAP Ear Nose Throat
  • left lip and left buccal SCC, cT4aN2cM0
  • patient hope bony structure preservation
  • explanation about induction chemotherapy + op (wide excision + left MRND + right SND + tracheotomy + free flap reconstruction) + post-op CCRT
  • consult GS for port-A insertion

[surgical operation]

• 2023-08-25
  • Surgery
    • Dx: partial necrosis of flap donor wound
    • OP: debridement and splite-thickness skin grafting
  • Finding
    • red granulation tissue within the 20cm X 10cm wound over left thigh
    • donor site, thickness, dimension, and ration of mesh of skin grafts: medial left thigh, 10/1000 inches, about 180 cm2, and 1:3
    • Allyven for graft donor site coverage
• 2023-08-16
  • Surgery
    • Dx: partial necrosis of muscles of left thigh
    • OP: debridement
  • Finding
    • necrosis of part of rectus femoris and vastus lateralis of left thigh, mainly caused by previous tight suture
    • Large amount of slough tissue and pus drainage from the wound
• 2023-08-08
  • Surgery
    • Dx: partial necrosis of muscles of left thigh
    • OP: debridement
  • Finding
    • necrosis of part of rectus femoris and vastus lateralis of left thigh, mainly caused by previous tight suture
• 2023-07-26
  • Surgery
    • debridement
  • Finding
    • partial necrosis of the free flap over left upper and lower lips
    • better circulation in the surviving part of the flap
• 2023-07-19
  • Surgery
    • debridement
  • Finding
    • partial necrosis of the free flap over left upper and lower lips
• 2023-06-14
  • Surgery
    • free left anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction to the defect of left upper lip, left lower lip, and left neck.
    • sling of left mouth angle with tendon graft from left tensor fascia lata
  • Finding
    • 12cm X 10cm through-and-through soft tissue defect extending from mid-3rds of the upper and lower lips to left pre-masseter cheek and chin, with exposure partially resected left maxilla and mandible, owing to ablasion of cancer
    • free flap: left anterolateral thigh flap
      • dimension of flap: 22cm X 10cm
      • pedicle of flap: descending branches of lateral circumflex artery and veins from left profundus femoris system, 1A2V
      • numbers and type of perforators: 1, intra-septal
      • recepient vessels: left superior thyroid artery and veins
      • design of flap: two skin paddles bridged by a central de-epithelialized zone; the two skin paddles were ovale, were for inner and outer linings of left cheek, and were cut like pac-man to form the new lips
      • ischemic time: 2H
      • fair prefusion and color of the flap at the end of the operation
      • primary closure of the flap donor wound
    • a near-dynamic sling was formed by bridging the new left mouth angle to the remaining zygomaticus major muscle with a 3.5cm X 1cm tendon graft harvested from tensor fascia lata
    • one 10F JP drain over anterior neck and existing left supra-clavicular region for post-operative drainage
• 2023-06-14
  • Surgery
    • Wide excision of left lip and left buccal cancer with partial maxillectomy and marginal mandibulectomy
    • Modified radical neck dissection, bilateral  
    • Tooth extraction, #18, #22, #23, #45    
    • Tracheostomy
  • Finding
    • Left lower lip granular tumor, with peripheral fibrotic change, involving mouth angle, upper lip, left buccal mucosa, and left upper gingiva.
    • Insertion of Rota-trach (low pressure) 8.0
    • Frozen section:
      • Upper lip margin — Negative for malignancy
      • Lower lip margin — Negative for malignancy
      • Anterior margin — Negative for malignancy
      • Posterior margin — Negative for malignancy
      • Masseter muscle — Negative for malignancy

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-18 - NS 1000mL (before MTX) + methotrexate 200mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 400mg NS 500mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 24hr (LV and 5FU can only be administered 24 hours after the completion of MTX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-17 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 1000mg 2hr + carboplatin AUC 5 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-06 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 1000mg 2hr
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-22 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 1000mg 2hr + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-17 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 1000mg 2hr + carboplatin AUC 4 260mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-09 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 900mg 2hr + cisplatin 60mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5FU D1) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-06 - …………………………. cisplatin 75mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5FU D1) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2000mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-06 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 200mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-22 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 80mg NS 200mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-30 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 200mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-11 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 50mg NS 200mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-04 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 70mg NS 200mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-20 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 80mg NS 200mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-14 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 80mg NS 200mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

TPF regimen (in-hospital Chemotherapy Regimens for Head and Neck Cancer: Collection as of 2022-02-11) - Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy regimen

• TPF
  • Docetaxel 40 mg/m2 IVD (1 hs) D1, 8
  • Cisplatin 40 mg/m2 IVD (2 hs) D1, 8
  • 5-FU 750~1000 mg/m2 IVD (24 hs) D1-2, D8-9
  • Q3W for 1~3 cycles
  • H&N commission suggestion
  • References: Modified from Posner MRI et al. N.Engl.J.Med.357 (2007):1705-1715.
• Induction Chemotherapy modified with TPF
  • Docetaxel 40 mg/m2 IVD (1 hs) D1, 8
  • Cisplatin 40 mg/m2 IVD (2 hs) D1, 8
  • 5-FU + Leucovorin 1000mg/m2 + 100mg/m2 IVD (24 hs) D2, 9
  • Q3 week x 3cycles (Q1W, Q2W, Q3W: rest)
  • H&N commission suggestion
  • References: Modified from Jerome Fayette et al. Oncotarget 2016;7(24):37297-37304

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2025-02-04

[Summary]

The patient is a 49-year-old individual with left lip and left buccal squamous cell carcinoma, ypT4aN0M0, stage IVA, complicated by bone metastases (L4 vertebra, left pubic bone) and intracranial invasion. The patient has undergone multiple surgical interventions, including wide excision, free flap reconstruction, and radical neck dissection, and has been receiving systemic chemotherapy and targeted therapy since 2022-10. Currently admitted for chemotherapy with Methotrexate/Leucovorin/Fluorouracil (MTXFL) C1D15 (2025-02-03).

Significant findings include persistent leukocytosis (27.33 x10³/uL) with an elevated CRP (12.1 mg/dL) (CBC 2025-02-03), mild anemia (Hgb 9.6 g/dL) (CBC 2025-02-03), hyponatremia (Na 127 mmol/L) (BMP 2025-02-03), and recent MRI evidence of tumor progression with intracranial invasion (MRI 2025-01-16). Renal function is stable (eGFR 81.58 mL/min/1.73m²) (BMP 2025-02-03), but the patient has chronic kidney disease (CKD stage 3) and hypomagnesemia as comorbidities.

Persistent intermittent fever for the past two weeks, possibly related to infection or tumor-related inflammation, is being managed with empirical cefuroxime therapy (Cefuroxime 1500 mg Q8H) (2025-02-03).

[Problems]

Problem 1. Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Progression

• Objective
  • Known left lip and buccal squamous cell carcinoma (ypT4aN0M0, stage IVA), status post multiple surgeries including free flap reconstruction (2023-06-14), debridement (multiple, last on 2023-08-25), and radical neck dissection (2023-06-14).
  • Tumor progression with intracranial invasion (MRI 2025-01-16):
    • Involvement of mandible, maxillary sinus, medial/lateral pterygoid muscles, temporalis, masseter, sphenoid wing, TM joint, and cavernous sinus.
    • Encasement of left cervical internal carotid artery.
  • Bone metastases worsening (MRI 2025-01-09):
    • Pelvic metastasis at L4 vertebra (4.3 x 3.3 cm) and left pubic bone (4.0 cm), both enlarged.
  • PET (2024-06-07) shows glucose hypermetabolism at the left mandible, vertebral body (L4), left pubic bone, and right lung upper lobe, raising concerns for active malignancy and potential pulmonary metastases.
  • PD-L1 expression (22C3, 2024-07-05): Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) = 10%, Combined Positive Score (CPS) = 15, indicating potential eligibility for immune checkpoint inhibitors.
• Assessment
  • Tumor is significantly progressing with intracranial invasion and worsening bone metastases.
    
  • Chemotherapy with MTXFL (Methotrexate/Leucovorin/Fluorouracil) was initiated (C1D1 2025-01-18).
    
  • Response to prior chemotherapy (Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Erbitux) showed some control but overall worsening tumor burden.
  • Current treatment strategy with MTXFL needs to be reassessed considering disease progression.
• Recommendations
  • MTXFL just initialized, it can be evaluated if use of immune checkpoint inhibitors considering PD-L1 expression.
  • Reassess systemic disease burden with PET-CT or MRI brain to evaluate intracranial invasion further.
  • Consider palliative radiation therapy for pain control in bone metastases.
  • Monitor neurological symptoms for potential intracranial complications.

Problem 2. Leukocytosis and Possible Infection

• Objective
  • WBC 27.33 x10³/uL, ANC 20,500/uL (CBC 2025-02-03).
  • CRP elevated (12.1 mg/dL) (CRP 2025-02-03).
  • Procalcitonin normal (0.06 ng/mL) (PCT 2025-02-03).
  • Intermittent fever for the past two weeks; cefuroxime initiated empirically (Cefuroxime 1500 mg Q8H) (2025-02-03).
  • No clear source of infection identified (urine/blood cultures pending).
  • Mild neutrophilia (72.7%) and eosinophilia (14.6%) (CBC 2025-02-03).
• Assessment
  • Elevated WBC with CRP suggests an inflammatory or infectious process.
  • Normal PCT reduces the likelihood of severe bacterial sepsis but does not rule out localized infection.
  • Leukocytosis could also be tumor-related (paraneoplastic leukocytosis).
  • Empirical antibiotic coverage is reasonable given prolonged fever.
  • Eosinophilia raises the possibility of drug reaction, allergic response, or tumor-driven inflammation.
• Recommendations
  • Continue empirical cefuroxime but escalate to broad-spectrum coverage (e.g., meropenem or piperacillin-tazobactam) if clinical deterioration occurs.
  • Close monitoring of vital signs and inflammatory markers.
  • Assess for signs of localized infections (e.g., pneumonia, catheter-related infection, or surgical site infections).
  • Consider bone marrow biopsy if persistent leukocytosis without infection resolution.

Problem 3. Electrolyte Imbalance (Hyponatremia, Hypomagnesemia)

• Objective
  • Na 127 mmol/L (BMP 2025-02-03) (moderate hyponatremia).
  • Mg 1.9 mg/dL (BMP 2025-02-03) (borderline low, history of hypomagnesemia).
  • Previous need for magnesium supplementation (MgO 250 mg TID) (Medication List 2025-02-03).
  • Chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 81.58 mL/min/1.73m²) (BMP 2025-02-03).
• Assessment
  • Hyponatremia is likely multifactorial (SIADH from malignancy, chemotherapy-induced, or related to fluid shifts from infection).
  • Hypomagnesemia is chronic and has previously required replacement.
  • No immediate signs of severe hyponatremia-related neurological symptoms, but needs close monitoring.
• Recommendations
  • Correct Na cautiously to avoid osmotic demyelination (fluid restriction if SIADH suspected).
  • Continue MgO 250 mg TID and recheck Mg levels frequently.
  • Monitor serum osmolarity and urine sodium to differentiate SIADH vs. volume depletion.
  • If symptomatic or worsening hyponatremia, consider hypertonic saline (3%) cautiously if no contraindications.

2023-04-10

There was a gap in follow-up from early 2022-12 to mid 2023-03. The recommended dose of docetaxel and cisplatin in the TPF regimen for head and neck cancer, as listed in the in-hospital collection of chemotherapy regimens as of 2022-02-11, was 40mg/m2 for both drugs. However, the actual administered doses of the two drugs ranged from 50mg to 80mg. For fluorouracil, except for the first 2 doses at 4000mg, all other administrations since 2022-11 were at 3000mg.

If the patient’s dyspnea occurred on 2023-04-06 or 2023-04-07, the TPF dose administered on 2023-04-06 (the 7th dose) was docetaxel 60mg, cisplatin 60mg, and fluorouracil 3000mg all at a reduced amount, which might be less likely to cause dose-dependent adverse reactions. Is it possible that the patient experienced an infusion reaction? If this possibility cannot be ruled out, it may be worth trying a slower infusion rate or adding famotidine 20mg IVD as part of premedication in the next administration.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-27 KUB
  • Diffuse hepatomegaly and abdominal ascites
• 2025-01-27 CXR
  • moderate Rt pleural effusion and partial atelectasis of RLL
  • mild Lt subpulmonary effusion
  • Rt superior mediastinal widening, raise suspicious of paratracheal lymph node enlargement and subsegmental RUL atelectasis. gasless abdomen
  • Diffuse hepatomegaly
• 2025-01-27 Ascites Tapping
  • Abdomen:
    • Fluid over Morrison pouch, Splenorenal fossa, CDs or recto-vesicular pouch
  • Procedure:
    • Ascites, Tapping Amount: 1250 ml, Color/Character: clear, yellow
• 2025-01-16 CXR
  • Bilateral parahilar infiltrates, r/o lung edema.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly.
• 2025-01-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Poor wave progression in V1-V4
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
• 2025-01-04 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Possible Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-12-23 Ascites Tapping
  • Procedure: Ascites tapping
  • Indication: Ascites
  • Symptoms: Abdominal fullness
  • Findings: 1400 ml straw color ascites was drained.
• 2024-12-11 Ascites Tapping
  • Course
    • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion. 1100ml of yellow colored ascites were aspirated and 75ml were sent for analysis.
  • Findings：
    • Massive ascites, s/p tapping
• 2024-12-11 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Liver echo is heterogenous. Several masses at rt lobe and lt med seg up to 14.7 cm. A 2.6 cm mass at lt lt seg.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Sludge noted at GB
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Moderate ascites
    • Others:
      • Pleural effusions, bil
  • Diagnosis:
    • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
    • Hepatic tumors, large, multiple, c/w metastatic liver tumors
    • Ascites, moderate
    • GB sludge
    • Pleural effusions, bil, mild
• 2024-12-09 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Cannot rule out Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-15 Pathology - colon biopsy (Y1)
  • Intestine, large, rectum, biopsy — adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with stromal invasion. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stain — EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+)
• 2024-11-14 Pathology - duodenum biopsy
  • Duodenum, second portion, biopsy — tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
• 2024-11-12 CTA - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • c/w rectal CA with perirectal invasion and lymphadenopathy.
    • Progression of liver metastasis.
    • Progression of lung metastasis.
    • Progression of para-aortic lymph node metastasis.
    • Ascites and right pleural effusion.
  • Impression
    • No CT evidence of internal bleeding
    • Rectal CA with liver, lung, and distant lymph node metastasis, in progression
    • Ascites and pleural effusion
• 2023-11-04 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Soft tissue mass at right upper lobe measuring 2.96cm in largest dimension is found. In enlargement. Smaller lesions are found at right upper lobe.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum.
    • Low density lesions are found at both lobes of liver up to 3.75cm in largest dimension. Liver mets is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-04-21, the lesions progressed.
    • Focal soft tissue lesion at left lateral wall of the rectum. Stationary.
  • Imp:
    • Compatible with rectal cancer and lung, liver meta. The metatatic lesions enlarged.
    • Rectal wall thickening at left lateral side. Stable.
• 2023-04-21 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue mass 1.6 cm in left lateral posterior wall of the rectum that may be recurrent adenocarcinoma of the rectum.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy and MRI.
    • There are two poor enhancing masses 1 cm in S4 and S6 of the liver.
      • Metastases are highly suspected.
    • Soft tissue lesion in the subphrenic space at S4-8 of the liver (Srs:303 Img:14) is noted that may be tumor seeding (carcinomatosis).
    • There is soft tissue mass in RUL of the lung, measuring 2 cm in size that is c/w lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Recurrent rectal cancer is suspected. Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • Two metastases 1 cm in S4 and S6 of the liver are highly suspected.
    • Tumor seeding (carcinomatosis) in the subphrenic space at S4-8 of the liver is highly suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
    • A metastasis 2.5 cm in RUL of the lung is highly suspected.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-10 ~ 2024-12-24 POMR Family Medicine Shen MingChang

• 2024-11-14 ~ 2024-11-19 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing

  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, upper GI endoscopy was arranged on 2024/11/13, result showed no active bleeding, blood clots or oozing during procedure, reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal), superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test, and duodenal polypoid lesion, 2nd portion, s/p biopsy. On 2024/11/15, sigmoidoscopy revealed a rectal ulcerative tumor, which biopsy x 6 were done, and internal hemorrhoid. Duodenal pathology revealed tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia. We prescribed nexium for GI bleeding control, and tramacet q8h for pain control.
    • Ferrous was given for iron deficiency anemia. We give flumarin since 2024/11/14 to 2024/11/18 for urinary tract infection control.
    • Empirical antibiotics was switched to brosym on 2024/11/18, and urinary culture result is pending. She was transfered to hematology for further chemotherapy management discussion on 2024/11/18.
    • The patient refused chemotherapy. Informed life-threatening risk of bowel obstruction with perforation, hepatic failure, or even sudden death, but the patient still insisted about Against advice discharge (AAD) on 2024/11/19.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 10D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 10D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H 10D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D

• 2022-11-22 ~ 2022-12-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectal cancer, stage unknown
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Irritable bowel syndrome without diarrhea
    • Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
    • hyperuricemia
    • Hyperthyroidism
  • CC
    • suffered from abdominal pain intermittently and palpitation with sweating, exertional dyspnea for 1-2 month
  • Present illness history
    • This 54-years old female had underlying disease of rectal cancer diagnosed at TCH in 2015/12, s/p OP in 2016/02 and oral Xeloda for 2 years at ZhenXin Hospital, reucurrence at abd in 2019/09 s/p R/T, was noted to have higher CEA in 2022-11.
    • She sufffered from abdominal pain intermittently, esp after meals, stool passage 1 time per 3 to 5 days or constipation. Palpitaion and exertional dyspnea, sweating was noted, s/p thyroid function test at ZhenXin Hospital in 2022-09 showed normal.
    • Colonoscopy (2022/10/11) showed 1. mixed hemorrhoids、2. s/p uncertain rectal treatmetn by Hx, no mucosal lesion is seen.
    • 2D echo showed LVEF (%) = 78.9; LAA dequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion; Impaired LV relaxation; Mild MR, TR; Mild Pulmonary HTN; Sinus tachycardia, hyperdynamic during echo (2022/11/18).
    • This time, she was admitted for furthet treatment and evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 1# PO Q6H, Morphine 5mg IVD PRNQ4H for pain control.
    • Consult Metabolism & Endocrinology for thyrotoxicosis history (patient herself stopped medication), complaints tachycardia and sweating, suggest Methimazole 5 mg/tab 1# PO TID, Cardiolol 10mg/tab 1# PO TID for treatment.
    • Arrange Abdominal CT (without contrast, due to hyperthyroidism) for cancer survey on 2022/11/24. The abdomen CT report showed: a hypodense nodule (1.3cm, srs201, img31) at pancreatic tail on 2022/11/24. Methimazole 1tab TID, Cardiolol 1tab TID for hyperthyroidism treatment, continue the pain control with Tramacet, Tramadol. She complaints bilateral lower abdomen pain unil to the bilateral lower back, so followed-up T-spine x-ray: There is no identifiable osteoblastic or osteolytic bony lesion recognized in the current radiography, L-spine x-ray: Marginal osteophyte formation of the L-spine.
    • Osteopenic lesion projecting at left lower sacrum is suspected on 2022/11/25. The lab data showed hyperuricemia, so gave hydration with saline plus Rolikan, Euricon 1tab TID. After treatment, the lab of hyperuricemia improved, but she complaints dizziness, shaking hands, cold sweating and black eyes when moving, and complaints bilateral lower limbs, heels are throbbing pain, and anxious face noted. So consulted Neurology, suggested treat anemia, consult metabolism Dr for hyperthyroidism, consult rehabilitation Dr for traction.
    • Consulted Psychosomatic medicine, suggested: 1. Survey and treat underlying problems that may cause the symptoms: amemia, hyperthyroidism…, carotid artery stenosis? 2. If the symptoms remain as underlying problems are treated, give Seroxat 1# HS + xanax 1# PRNQ12H if anxious or insomnia. And followed-up Chromogranin A, Gastrin, C-Peptide, Insulin, 5-HIAA, waiting for data.
    • After treatment, the symptom of dizziness, shaking hands, cold sweating and black eyes when moving, mutiple pain improved. Under the stable condition improved, she can be discharged on 2022/12/03, the OPD follow-up will be arranged
  • Discharge prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H 11D
    • Seroxat CR (paroxetine 12.5mg) 1# HS 11D
    • meclizine 25mg 1# BID 11D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 11D
    • methimazole 5mg) 1# TID 12D
    • Cardiolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# TID 12D, hold if SBP < 100mmHg or HR < 60bpm.

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2025-02-03

The patient presents with multiple concerns including organ dysfunction, hematological abnormalities, electrolyte imbalances, signs of inflammation, and a history of GI and hematologic conditions. Key findings include:

• Renal Dysfunction: Elevated BUN (39 mg/dL, 2025-01-28) and creatinine (1.44 mg/dL, 2025-01-28), with reduced eGFR (40.02 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-01-28).
• Inflammation: Elevated CRP (11.6 mg/dL, 2025-01-28) and leukocytosis (WBC 13.54 x10³/uL, 2025-01-28).
• Electrolyte Imbalances: Hyponatremia (Na 127 mmol/L, 2025-01-28) and hyperkalemia (K 4.8 mmol/L, 2025-01-28).
• Hematological Abnormalities: Anemia with HGB 10.9 g/dL (2025-01-28) and low RBC (3.40 x10⁶/uL, 2025-01-28).
• Glucose Fluctuations: Blood glucose levels fluctuating between 123 mg/dL and 204 mg/dL over the past week (2025-01-28 to 2025-02-03).
• GI History: Previous findings of duodenal tubular adenoma with low-grade dysplasia and rectal ulcerative tumor (2024-11-13 to 2024-11-19).

Problem 1. Renal Dysfunction

• Objective:
  • Elevated BUN (39 mg/dL, 2025-01-28) and creatinine (1.44 mg/dL, 2025-01-28).
  • Declining eGFR (40.02 mL/min/1.73m², 2025-01-28, compared to 90.51 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-16).
  • Elevated potassium on 2025-01-28 (K 4.8 mmol/L).
  • History of creatinine 1.55 mg/dL and eGFR 36.76 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-27).
• Assessment:
  • Likely represents acute kidney injury (AKI) on chronic kidney disease (CKD) given declining eGFR and persistent elevated creatinine levels. Potential contributing factors include volume depletion, nephrotoxic medication, or sepsis (elevated CRP).
  • Hyponatremia (Na 127 mmol/L, 2025-01-28) may suggest water retention or inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.
  • Hyperkalemia indicates renal excretory impairment, which poses risks for cardiac arrhythmias.
• Recommendations:
  • Immediate monitoring of renal function and electrolytes.
  • Consider fluid status assessment (e.g., clinical exam, input/output, imaging).
  • Review medications for nephrotoxicity (e.g., Brosym, diuretics).
  • Evaluate for underlying infection (urine, blood cultures).
  • Administer potassium-lowering therapies if K+ >5.5 mmol/L or ECG abnormalities are present.

Problem 2. Inflammatory State

• Objective:
  • CRP elevated at 11.6 mg/dL (2025-01-28) and 14.0 mg/dL (2025-01-27).
  • Leukocytosis (WBC 13.54 x10³/uL, 2025-01-28) dominated by neutrophils (89.6%).
  • Persistent fever trend (e.g., temperature 36.8°C to 38.0°C on 2025-01-27 and 2025-02-03).
• Assessment:
  • Suggestive of ongoing infection or inflammatory process. Possible sources include prior UTI (treated with Brosym), GI malignancy, or intra-abdominal infection given history of ascitic fluid analysis.
  • Ascitic fluid analysis on 2025-01-27 showed increased WBC (989/μL, predominantly neutrophils) suggesting peritonitis.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat ascitic fluid analysis to confirm spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP).
  • Blood and urine cultures.
  • Imaging (abdominal ultrasound or CT) to identify sources of infection.
  • Adjust antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results.

Problem 3. Hematological Abnormalities

• Objective:
  • Anemia: HGB 10.9 g/dL (2025-01-28), RBC 3.40 x10⁶/uL (2025-01-28), HCT 32.6% (2025-01-28).
  • Platelet count: 370 x10³/uL (2025-01-28), no overt thrombocytopenia.
  • Prior anemia noted with HGB 8.7 g/dL (2024-12-12), partially responsive to iron supplementation.
• Assessment:
  • Normocytic anemia (MCV 95.9 fL) consistent with chronic disease or blood loss.
  • Given GI pathology and malignancy history, occult GI bleeding cannot be excluded.
  • Adequate platelet count suggests preserved bone marrow function.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat CBC to monitor trends.
  • Evaluate iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, ferritin) to assess response to prior ferrous therapy.
  • Consider upper and lower GI imaging to exclude active bleeding sources.
  • Transfuse PRBCs if symptomatic anemia develops or HGB <7 g/dL.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalances

• Objective:
  • Hyponatremia (Na 127 mmol/L, 2025-01-28) with a gradual decline from Na 131 mmol/L (2025-01-16).
  • Hyperkalemia (K 4.8 mmol/L, 2025-01-28), previously normal at 4.3 mmol/L (2025-01-04).
  • Persistent mild hypocalcemia (Ca 2.07 mmol/L, 2024-12-12).
• Assessment:
  • Hyponatremia likely multifactorial (e.g., volume depletion, SIADH, or renal dysfunction).
  • Hyperkalemia correlates with impaired renal function.
  • Hypocalcemia may reflect chronic illness or hypoalbuminemia.
• Recommendations:
  • Serum osmolality and urine sodium to evaluate hyponatremia etiology.
  • Correct hyperkalemia with diuretics, resins, or dialysis if needed.
  • Evaluate calcium and albumin levels; consider calcium supplementation if symptomatic.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-16 MRI - larynx
  • Findings
    • Poor imaging quality due to severe motion artifacts.
    • S/P operation at right part of oral tongue and oropharyngeal wall (s/p flap reconstruction) and neck.
    • An ill-defined soft tissue lesion, about 19 mm, with faint enhancement at right aspect of tongue base. Malignancy cannot be totally ruled out.
    • An irregular-shaped soft tissue tumor visible partially at left upper lung. Malignancy is first considered.
    • A well-defined newly appeared bony lesion with faint enhancement in T1 vertebral body. R/O bony metastasis.
  • IMP:
    • Suspected malignancy at right tongue base, left upper lung and T1 vertebral body.
• 2025-01-14 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of left lung. Either lung metastasis or primary lung malignancy may show this picture. Please correlate with the pathologic findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right mouth floor with invasion to the hyoid bone. Recurrent malignancy may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some pleura-based focal areas in the anterior and posterior aspects of right lower lung field, in the lower lobe of left lung, in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in bilateral shoulders. Inflammation is more likely. However, please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2025-01-13 CXR
  • Patchy opacity projecting at LUL of the lung zone was noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2025-01-13 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2025-00029
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS <1%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 3
• 2025-01-09 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • fair oral cavity, no visible tumor
    • smooth NPx, OPx, HPx
  • Conclusion
    • no evidence of local recurrence
• 2025-01-07 CXR
  • no pneumothorax s/p transthoracic needle biopsy of LUL large tumor
  • extensive consolidation in LLL and RML, reticular opacities over Rt lower lobe
• 2025-01-07 Pathology - lung transbronchial biopsy (Y1)
  • Lung, left, CT-guide biopsy —- squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin ?
    
  • Sections show solid sheets of hyperchromatic tumor cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma. Keratinization is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal p40(+), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), and CD56(-). Please correlate with the clinical presentation for tumor origin.
  • After reviewing the sildes S2024-11480, the morphology of the tumors are similar. Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma from tongue is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-12-31 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • Left upper lung tumor, 4.7cm, malignancy?
    • Multifocal infiltrates in bilateral lungs.
    • Coronary artery calcification.
  • Impression:
    • GB stones.
    • Left upper lung tumor, 4.7cm, malignancy?
    • Multifocal infiltrates in bilateral lungs, r/o inflammation.
• 2024-12-31 CXR
  • Mass like opacity over LUL.
  • Increased infiltration over both lower lungs. May be active infection.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-12-23 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NER
  • tongue ca with free flap reconstruciton
• 2024-12-09 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NER
  • poor oral hygiene
• 2024-11-18 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NER
  • bulking tongue flap
• 2024-07-13 KUB
  • Calcifications in RUQ, r/o gallbladder stones.
  • Lumbar spondylosis and scoliosis.
• 2024-07-08 KUB
  • Presence of radiopaque gallbladder stones.
  • S/P NG tube indwelling.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-07-02 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall edema of rectum.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • A calcification (5.8mm) at spleen.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 9mm).
    • Heterogeneous density of bony structures.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Partial consolidation at bilateral basal lungs.
    • S/P NG tube indwelling.
• 2024-06-28 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • smooth nasopharynx
    • fair surgical wound over tongue and tongue base with suture in place
    • nild saliva over hypopharynx
    • tracheostomy in place without crust coating
  • Conclusion:
    • right tonuge cancer, cT4aN2cM0
• 2024-06-05 Pathology - oral cancer (wide excision + lymph node)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, right tongue, hemiglossectomy — Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Deep margin, frozen — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph node, left level 3, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Lymph node, left level 2a, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/1)
    • Lymph node, left level 1b, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Lymph node, right 2a, 2b, 3, 4, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (2/5) without extracapsular extension (0/2)
    • Lymph node, right level 5a, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/14) without extracapsular extension (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right level 5b, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Lymph node, right level 1b, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/4) without extracapsular extension (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right level 1a, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
    • Salivary gland, left level 1b — Free of tumor invasion
    • Salivary gland, right level 1b — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT4aN2b, stage IVA, if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgical Procedure(s): Hemiglossectomy of right tongue and radical neck lymph node dissection
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: right tongue
      • Other part(s) included: N/A
      • Lymph node dissection: received
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
    • Specimen Size: 6.1 x 4.7 x 4.3 cm
    • Tumor Site: right tongue
    • Tumor Focality: solitary
    • Tumor Size: 5.8 x 2 x 2.8 cm
      • Tumor thickness (for pT1 and pT2 tumors only): 2.8 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: papillary protruding
    • Gross Tumor Extension (specify) : N/A
    • Salivary gland at left level 1b: 3.2 x 2.8 x 1.1 cm
    • Salivary gland at right level 1b: 3 x 3 x 1.7 cm
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A: left level 3 LNs, B: left level 2a LNs, C1: left level 1b LNs, C2: salivary gland at left level 1b, D: right level 2a, 2b, 3, 4 LNs, E: right level 5a LNs, F: right level 5b LNs, G1: right level 1b LNs, G2: salivary gland at right level 1b, H: right level 1a LNs, I1: tumor, I2: tumor + deep margin, I2: tumor, I4: tumor + deep margin, I5: anterior margin + tumor, I6: tumor + deep margin, I7: anterior margin + tumor, I8: tumor + deep margin, I9: tumor, I10: tumor + posterior margin, I11: tumor and I12: tumor + posterior margin
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: squamous cell carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: 2.8 cm invasive depth
    • Margins: Free, 1.2 cm to anterior margin, 0.5 cm to posterior margin, 0.2 cm to medial margin and 0.8 cm to deep margin
    • Lymph-Vascular Space Invasion: identified
    • Perineural Invasion: identified
    • Neck Lymph Nodes:
      • Left neck LNs: free of tumor metastasis (0/9) in total number
      • Right neck LNs: metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (4/28) without extracapsular extension (0/4)
• 2024-05-31 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right aspect of the tongue, compatible with primary malignancy in this region.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some bilateral neck level II lymph nodes, some bilateral submandibular lymph nodes and a right neck level III lymph node, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a right neck level V lymph node and two right supraclavicular lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left maxillary sinus, bilateral shoulders and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG stasis is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-05-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (67 - 24) / 67 = 64.18%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR, trivial TR and trivial PR
    • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-05-29 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, prepyloric antrum, biopsy — Chronic erosive gastritis, Helicobacter Pylori: present
• 2024-05-29 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric ulcers, prepyloric antrum, s/p biopsy
    • Suspect gastric intestinal metaplasia, antrum
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO and biopsy results
    • PPI use
• 2024-05-29 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with fat attenuation.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Two hypoechoic lesions, 1.3cm and 1.13cm in size, with post acoustic shadow, were noted at gallbladder.
        
      • No CBD dilatation. (0.7cm)
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • Nil.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gall stones, two
    • Fatty liver, mild
• 2024-05-28 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the proximal portion of right humerus. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-05-27 MRI - larynx
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • Right tongue tumor, up to 52 mm, invasion of right genioglossus muscle.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor.
    • Enlarged bilateral level II LNs.
    • No evident bony destructive lesion.
  • IMP:
    • Right tongue CA, T4AN2CM0 stage IVA
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:4A N:2C M:0 STAGE:IVA
• 2024-05-20 Patho - tongue biopsy
  • Tongue lateral border, R’t, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma with ulcer
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, well differentiated of the tongue tissue characterized by squamous sheets with marked dyskeratosis, high grade atypical squamous cells and focal stromal invasion with desmoplasia. Besides, focal ulcer with necrosis, bacteria and inflammatory cell infiltration is also included.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK5/6 (+ for tumor budding ＆ separated nests) and P16 (-) for tumor.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-01 ~ 2025-01-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of the right lateral tongue border, classified as cT4aN2cM0, Stage IVA, s/p RT, with lung metastasis
    • Pneumonia in left lower lobe, sputum culture still pending
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Fever since 2024/12/28   - Present illness history
    • A 74 years old woman had the underlying disease of tongue cancer, systemic lupus erythematosus, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. She got fever without chills, cough, and rhinorrhea in one day in seventeen days ago, no shortness of breath or chest pain or chest tightness, then she was followed up in the outpatient department today, where referred her to the emergency department today, due to the chest x ray showed suspected pneumonia, she denied food or water choking, but she got fever again and once vomited in yesterday.
    • Normal body temperature and breathing and rapid heart rate, no desaturation, the physical examination showed symmetrical breathing without coarses or wheezing breathing sounds. A blood serum tests showed leukocytsis with elevated neutrophil, and increased c-reactive protein.
    • Urinalysis showed pyuria. Chest x ray showed increased infiltration over both lower lungs, and a mass like opacity over left upper lobe (reviewed the chest film, the mass also from the image of 2024-12-15). Cravit was given, she was hospitalized on 2025-01-01   - Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Empiric antiobitic with Flumarin was administered (2025/01/01 to 2025/01/02).
    • Bronchodilator with Atrovent + bricanyl Q8H.
    • Antitussive and mucolytic agent were given for symptom relief.
    • Close monitor vital sign and respiratory condition.
    • Maintenance OPD medication for underlying disease control.
    • Follow up CBC/DC SMAC and CXR on 2025/01/06.
    • Empiric antiobitic with Flumarin was administered (2025/01/01 to 2025/01/02) shift to Brosym 4gm Q12H and colimycin INH 133.6mg Q8H and Metrozole 250mg 1 tab QID since 2025/01/02.
    • We consulted radiologist doctor for lung biopsy on 2025/01/07 on call.
    • CT-guide biopsy squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin? Consult ENT doctor for biopsy squamous cell carcinoma. Consult oncologist doctor for CT lung biopsy squamous cell carcinoma.
    • After well explainning to metastasis can not be ruled out, may contact oncologist for further evaluation and management condition to family numbers, then agreed transfer to oncologist for further management.
    • Port A implantation arranged on 2025/01/13.
    • Rehabilitation was consulted for reconditioning.
    • PET scan performed on 2025/01/14 showed glucose hypermetabolism in the upper lobe of the left lung and in the right mouth floor, with invasion into the hyoid bone, indicative of recurrent malignancy.
    • After discussing the situation with the patient and her husband, they have decided to proceed with palliative chemotherapy.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cartil (diltiazem 30mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID 7D
• 2024-12-02 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Zhang JiaHui
  • Diagnosis
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type [E11.9]
    • SLE; Systemic lupus erythematosus [M32.8]
    • Dermatitis unspecified cause [L30.8]
    • Eczema [L30.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# PRNQD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TID 28D
• 2024-11-29 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Diagnosis
    • SLE; Systemic lupus erythematosus [M32.8]
    • Essential (primary) hypertension [I10]
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type [E11.9]
    • Dermatitis unspecified cause [L30.8]
    • Tongue Ca. s/p OP
  • Prescription x3
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# PRNQD 7D
• 2024-09-06 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Prescription x2
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Zinga (zinc gluconate 78mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TID 28D
• 2024-05-27 ~ 2024-07-13 POMR Ear Nose Throat Su WangYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right lateral tongue border squamous cell carcinoma, cT4aN2cM0 stage IVA; status post free left anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction to the defect of right tongue and mouth floor on 2024/06/04
    • Right lateral tongue border squamous cell carcinoma, cT4aN2cM0 stage IVA; status post right glossectomy, right hemiglossectomy selective neck dissection, (MRND type II, level Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, III, IV, Va, and Vb).Left Selective neck dissection (SOHND, level Ia, Ib, IIa, III), tracheotomy, mandibular osteotomy (paramedian) and extraction of caries  on 2024/06/04
    • Bilateral pneumonia(sputum culture:carbapenem-resistant acinetobacter nosocomialis, Acinetobacter baumannii, Candida albicans, Klebsiella pneumoniae)
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • Polyosteoarthritis
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Dizziness and giddiness
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Anemia
  • CC
    • Right lateral tongue ulcer noted for months with right nack level II pain, unintentional weight loss 10 kg (16%) in 1 year
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 75-year-old female with underlying disease of HLD, SLE, DM and HTN with regular medication control. She visited our ENT OPD for help due to right lateral tongue ulcer noted for months. According to her statement, right nack level II pain unintentional weight loss 10 kg (16%) in 1 year had also been noted.
    • Local finding showed right lateral tongue border large and deep ulcer with ill-defined margin. Endoscopic exam showed right lateral tongue border large and deep ulcer. Local treatment and biopsy was done on 2024/05/17. Patholgy report showed Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Therfore, surgical intervention and cancer survey had been suggested.
    • She was admitted for the cancer survey including abdomen Echo, Panendoscopy, Larynx MRI and Tc99m bone scan.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, serial tests were arranged for tumor staging work up. Comprehensive cancer work-up suggested clinical staging of cT4aN2cM0. She later underwent operation for Tumor wide excision + bilateral neck dissection + tracheostomy + free flap reconstruction on 2024/06/04. Post operation, she was transfered to SICU for intensive care.
    • During SICU, oxygenation with ventilator support. Under sedation for keep RASS: 0 ~ -1. PGE1 infusion for promoting circulation. Control hypertension under anti-hypertension agents. on NG diet for nutrition support.Control blood sugar under OHA and RI.
    • Empiric antiobiotic with Cetazone (2024/06/04 to 2024/06/09) for infection control. However, high fever was noted, added Vancomycin (since 2024/06/07) and Brosym (2024/06/09 to 2024/06/11) for infection treatment.
    • Right pleural effusion and Hypoalbuminemia was noted, add albumin 1bot BID per day use. Adjusted Cravit (since 2024/06/11) for 2024/06/09 sputum culture growth Acinetobacter baumannii.
    • Blood transfusion for anemia. Correct electrolyte balance. Try weaning ventilator since 2024/06/08. Now, oxygen with T-mask 35% 8L/min support SpO2 99%.
    • Under general condition stable,she was transferred to our ward.
    • In PS ward, because her sputum and penrose culture: Acinetobacter baumannii, Candida albicans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, carbapenem-resistant acinetobacter nosocomialis. Add antibiotics flucon 200mg QD, Finbax 500mg Q8H, Targocid 400mg QD.
    • Because suspect ileus (vomiting and bowel sound decrease), follow KUB, abdominal CT and consulted GI.
    • Abdominal CT reported Wall edema of rectum, hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands, Gallbladder stones (up to 9mm), Heterogeneous density of bony structures, Partial consolidation at bilateral basal lungs.
    • The GI doctor suggested Calcifications in RUQ, r/o gallbladder stones and Non-specific bowel gas pattern.
    • Her digestion, vomiting and ileus have improved, her diet has been changed to nasogastric tube Elemental Diet 1000 kcal/day 24hrs with feeding pump, and bisadyl treatment has been discontinued. The wound on the left thigh has been healed with stitches removed.
    • For subsequent cancer treatment, she was transferred to ENT ward. During the following days, we successfully tappered the patient’s Venturi O2 neck collar supply to tracheostomy, and the patient presented with fair digestion under pump feeding over 24 hours.
    • Due to relatively-improving condition, the patient would be discharged and further followed at OPD setting.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Broen-C enteric-coated tablet (bromelain 20000 units, L-cysteine 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Dibose FC (acarbose 100mg) 0.5# TIDAC 7D
    • Januvia (sitabliptin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Lipanthyl Supra FC (fenofibrate 160mg) 1# QOD 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QOD 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q8H 7D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Ipratran (ipratropium bromide 500ug/2mL/pill) 1# Q8H INHL 7D
    • Normal Saline 20mL/amp 5amp Q6H INHL 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-13
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cepahlic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7.2fr kabi set
    • fixed at 18cm
• 2024-06-04 17:06
  • Surgery
    • free left anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction to the defect of right tongue and mouth floor        
  • Finding
    • 8cm X 6cm soft tissue defect extending from mid-part of the tongue to right tonsilar region and right mouth floor owing to ablasion of cancer, with a musclar defect going through the retromolar region to post-digastric-muscle region.
    • iotrogenic fracture of synphysis of mandible for better accessment of cancer ablasion
    • free flap:
      • left anterolateral thigh flap
      • dimension of paddle of flap: 8cm X 6cm
      • pedicle of flap: descending branches of lateral circumflex artery and vein from left profundus femoris system, 1A1V
      • numbers and type of perforators: 2, both intra-muscular
      • design of flap: myocutaneous muscle, although only a 4cm X 3cm X 1cm muscular strip was included in the flap
      • recepient vessels: right superior thyroid artery and vein
      • ischemic time: 1H 30M
      • fair prefusion and color of the flap at the end of the operation
      • primary closure of the flap donor wound
    • one 12F penrose drain over right supra-clavicular region for post-operative drainage   
• 2024-06-04 12:20
  • Surgery
    • Glossectomy, right, hemiglossectomy
    • Selective neck dissection, right (MRND type II, level Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, III, IV, Va, and Vb)
    • Selective neck dissection, left (SOHND, level Ia, Ib, IIa, III)
    • Tracheotomy
    • Mandibular osteotomy (paramedian)
    • Extraction of caries (#45)
  • Finding
    • Right tonuge cancer, cT4aN2cM0
    • SLE, DM, HT, senile, 148cm/50kg
    • Huge ulcerative tongue cancer

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-07-30 ~ 2024-09-11 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the oral tongue tumor bed, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the involved nodal, and 6400cGy/32 fractions of the oral tongue tumor bed.

[chemotherapy]

==========

2025-02-03

The patient, a 74-year-old female with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the right lateral tongue border (cT4aN2cM0, Stage IVA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, presents with leukocytosis (WBC: 17.68 ×10^3/μL, 2025-02-03) and fatigue. Her ECOG PS is 4, indicating a poor functional status. Historical data reveals prior treatment for tongue cancer (surgery, radiotherapy), lung metastasis, and pneumonia. Current imaging and lab findings suggest ongoing systemic issues that require a multi-system approach to evaluate hematological abnormalities, organ function, and potential underlying infections or malignancy progression.

Problem 1. Leukocytosis

• Objective:
  • Lab Results: WBC: 17.68 ×10^3/μL, Neutrophils: 88.8% (2025-02-03); CRP: 1.6 mg/dL (2025-01-15); previous leukocytosis on 2024-12-31 (WBC: 16.53 ×10^3/μL, neutrophils: 91.2%).
  • Symptoms: Fatigue (2025-02-03).
  • History: Previous lung metastasis confirmed via biopsy on 2025-01-07 and recurrent pneumonia (2025-01-01).
  • Medication: Recent antibiotics include Flumarin (flomoxef sodium), Metronidazole (metronidazole), and inhaled Colimycin (colistimethate sodium).
• Assessment:
  • The leukocytosis is predominantly neutrophilic, suggesting either an infectious or inflammatory cause.
  • The elevated CRP (2025-01-15) and history of pneumonia increase the likelihood of an infectious component. However, malignancy-associated leukocytosis cannot be ruled out given her metastatic squamous cell carcinoma and poor response to previous interventions.
• Recommendations:
  • Perform a blood culture, sputum culture, and urinalysis for infection screening.
  • Repeat CRP and procalcitonin levels for inflammatory/infectious assessment.
  • Conduct a chest X-ray (2025-02-03) to assess pulmonary status.
  • Evaluate for paraneoplastic leukocytosis by testing serum G-CSF if infection is excluded.

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Lab Results: HGB: 10.5 g/dL, HCT: 33.9%, MCV: 82.1 fL (2025-02-03); prior HGB: 10.1 g/dL (2024-12-31), 9.2 g/dL (2025-01-15).
  • History: Progressive anemia since 2024-12-31. No evidence of active bleeding in the review of systems.
• Assessment:
  • The normocytic anemia is likely multifactorial, with contributions from chronic disease (cancer, SLE) and possible nutritional deficiencies. The stable hemoglobin trend suggests no acute bleeding or hemolysis.
• Recommendations:
  • Check iron studies (ferritin, transferrin saturation), vitamin B12, and folate levels.
  • Monitor for occult bleeding with a fecal occult blood test (FOBT).
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if anemia worsens.

Problem 3. ECOG PS 4 with Fatigue

• Objective:
  • Vitals: BP: 164/79 mmHg, HR: 123 bpm, SpO2: 89% (2025-02-03).
  • Symptoms: Fatigue, ECOG PS 4, limited oral intake, history of recurrent infections.
• Assessment:
  • Her performance status is poor, likely due to cancer burden, systemic inflammation, and malnutrition.
  • The fatigue is exacerbated by her underlying anemia and persistent tachycardia.
• Recommendations:
  • Administer oxygen support to maintain SpO2 > 92%.
  • Consult a nutritionist for enteral feeding support or parenteral nutrition as necessary.
  • Reassess palliative chemotherapy plans given poor functional status and limited benefit in ECOG PS 4 patients.

Problem 4. Organ Function (Kidney and Liver)

• Objective:
  • Kidney: Creatinine: 0.55 mg/dL, eGFR: 114.53 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-02-03); stable from 2025-01-15.
  • Liver: ALT: 9 U/L, Albumin: 3.4 g/dL (2025-02-03); stable but hypoalbuminemic (previous: 2.9 g/dL on 2025-01-15).
• Assessment:
  • The kidney function is preserved. The hypoalbuminemia is mild but could reflect chronic inflammation, cancer cachexia, or malnutrition.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor renal and liver function periodically.
  • Initiate albumin supplementation if clinically indicated.
  • Consider nutritional support to address hypoalbuminemia.

Problem 5. Infection Risk

• Objective:
  • History: Previous pneumonia, recurrent lung infections (2025-01-01), NG tube in place (2025-02-03).
  • Lab: Elevated WBC and neutrophils (2025-02-03).
• Assessment:
  • High risk for nosocomial infections due to compromised immunity (SLE, cancer) and NG tube.
• Recommendations:
  • Strict aseptic technique for NG tube care.
  • Prophylactic antimicrobial therapy only if infection risk escalates.
  • Repeat imaging (e.g., chest X-ray) to identify active infections.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-02-03 SONO - abdomen
  • Bright echogenicity of the liver, suggesting fatty liver.
  • Hypoechoic tumor, 2.42x1.73cm in left lobe liver, stationary.
  • Hypoechoic lesion, 2.8x2.42cm in pancreatic head region?
• 2025-01-27 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • One huge cyst at LUQ measuring 19.8*10.7cm in largest dimension. (Se6 Im41). The stomach and colon was displaced. Pancreatic pseudocyst?
    • One low density lesion at pancreatic head is found measuring 2.18cm is found. (Se6 Im43). The distal pancreatic duct is dilated.
    • Low density lesion at S2/4 measuring 2.42cm is found. Liver mets is considered.
    • Mild pleural effusion is found.
  • Imp:
    • Pancreatic cancer with liver mets.
    • One huge cyst at LUQ. pancreatic pseudocyst is considered first.
• 2025-01-27 KUB
  • mild marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
  • bilateral hip osteoarthritis
• 2025-01-27 CXR
  • Coronary arterial calcification indicating CAD
• 2025-01-27 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
• 2024-12-17 ACTOnco+
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25385
  • Sequencer: NextSeq 550
    • ACTBRCA 2 gene: BRCA1, BRCA2
  • RESULT
    • PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS:
      • Test Name: ACTOnco+
      • Relevant Biomarkers:
        • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants
        • ARID1A Q920*, Allele Frequency: 25.8%, Reads: 946x
        • KRAS G12D, Allele Frequency: 66.7%, Reads: 3940x
        • TP53 S261fs, Allele Frequency: 34.3%, Reads: 1215x
      • Copy Number Variants (CNVs)
        • Amplification (Copy number >= 6)
        • Chr: chr12, Gene: KRAS, Copy Number: 6
      • Homozygous deletion (Copy number = 0)
        • Not detected.
      • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number = 1)
        • Chr: chr7, Gene: KMT2C
        • Chr: chr9, Gene: CDKN2A
        • Chr: chr18, Gene: SMAD4
      • Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB): 0.1 muts/Mb
      • Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Microsatellite stable (MSS)
      • Fusion Results: Not detected
      • MP No.: xxxx73073
      • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
      • Block Number: S202425385
      • Tissue Origin: Liver
      • Pathologic Diagnosis: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
      • Tumor Percentage: 60%
      • NGS QC parameters:
        • Mean Depth & Target Base Coverage at 100x: 883x ＆ 95%
        • Average unique RNA Start Sites per control GSP2: 196
    • Analytic Interpretation:
      • Single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (INDELs) ( =< 15 nucleotides) and large-scale genomic alterations like copy number variations (CNVs) of 440 gene, and fusion transcripts of 13 genes.
    • Analytical Sensitivity:
      • Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained.
    • Methodology:
      • Ion 540 Chip / Ion 550 Chip / Ion P1 Chip and Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System / Ion Proton System
    • Procedure (ACTOnco):
      • Extracted genomic DNA was amplified using four pools of primer pairs targeting coding exons of analyzed genes.
      • Amplicons were ligated with barcoded adaptors.
      • Quality and quantity of amplified library were determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen).
      • Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific).
      • Raw reads generated by the sequencer were mapped to the hg19 reference genome using the Ion Torrent Suite (version 5.10).
      • This test provides uniform coverage of the targeted regions, enabling target base coverage at 100x >= 85% with a mean coverage >= 500x. Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained.
      • ONCOCNV (an established method for calculating copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data by Boeva et al., 2014) was applied for the normalization of total amplicon number, amplicon GC content, amplicon length, and technology-related biases, followed by segmenting the sample with a gene-aware model.
      • Tumor mutational burden (TMB) was calculated by using the sequenced regions of ACTOnco to estimate the number of somatic nonsynonymous mutations per megabase of all protein-coding genes.
      • Classification of microsatellite instability (MSI) status is determined by a machine learning prediction algorithm.
      • The change of a number of repeats of different lengths from a pooled microsatellite stable (MSS) baseline in > 400 genomic loci are used as the features for the algorithm.
    • Procedure (ACTFusion):
      • The extracted RNA was reverse-transcribed and subjected to library construction.
      • The quality and quantity of the amplified library was determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen).
      • Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific).
      • All assays were performed in accordance with ACT Genomics testing SOPs.
      • In summary, samples with detectable fusions had to meet the following criteria: 1) Number of unique start sites (SS) for the GSP2 >= 3. 2) Number of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 5. 3) Percentage of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 10%.
    • Disclaimer:
      • This test was developed by ACT Genomics and its performing characteristics were determined by ACT Genomics. This test result is to be used for clinical consultative purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a clinical guidance of your doctor or another qualified medical practitioner. The detection of genomic alterations does not necessarily indicate pharmacologic effectiveness (or lack thereof) of any drug or treatment regimen; the detection of no genomic alteration does not necessarily indicate lack of pharmacologic effectiveness (or effectiveness) of any drug or treatment regimen. Decisions on clinical care and treatment should be based on the independent medical judgment of the treating physician in accordance with the standard of care in a given community.
    • Liability:
      • ACT Genomics is not affiliated with any medical facility or medical practitioner. We provide information for informational purposes only, therefore, ACT Genomics and their employees cannot be held responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use of information provided in the report.
    • Reference:
      • Boeva V, Popova T, Lienard M, Toffoli S, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, et al. Multi-factor data normalization enables the detection of copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data. Bioinformatics. 2014;30(24):3443-50.
• 2024-12-11 Microsonography
  • vf sup arcuate defect -7.52 od os full
  • OCT od 77/0.90/INF thin os 87/0.68/ wnl , PPA+ ou
• 2024-12-05 MR Cholangiography, MRCP
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Low signal intensity lesion measuring 2.8cm at pancreatic neck with obliteration of distal pancreatic duct is found. Pancreatic cancer is considered.
    • Poor enhanced liver lesion at S2 measuring 2.54cm is found. Liver mets is favored.
    • MRCP shows dilated distal pancreatic duct obliterated by tumor at neck is found.
  • Imp:
    • Pancreatic cancer at neck measuring 2.54cm with liver meta.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-12-05 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Compatible with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
  • The sections show liver tissue with nests, cords and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells in fibrous stroma with focal glandular formation. The finding is compatible with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
• 2024-12-04 CT - lung
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images and axial slab MIP images shows:
    • lungs: coarse and fine reticular opacities over LLL, primarily in basal segments. normal appearance of Rt lung and LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass. moderate coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a large pancreatic head and necktumor with SMV invasion and regional LAP as well left hepatic metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • no evidence of lung metastasis.
• 2024-12-04 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Tumor, pancreas, EUS FNA biopsy — Ductal adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated characterized by tumor cells show enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei infiltrating in fibrous stroma arranged in nest or scant glandular patterns.
• 2024-12-04 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • The major papilla was normal in size.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using Olympus UCT-260, one 32.2 x 29.0mm heterogenous, hypoechoic lesion was noted at pancreatic neck.
    • MPD dilatation was noted distal to the tumor, measuring 3.9mm in size.
    • The CBD was not dilated.
    • A 23.3mm hypoechoic lesion was noted at left hepatic lobe.
  • Management：
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc was injected into the IV line. After 13 seconds, hypoenhancement pattern is seen within the pancreatic tumor. EUS-FNB is done with Acquire needle 22G , total two passes were performed and some whitish core tissue were obtained. The tissue were sent for histology and cytology.
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc was inserted. After 15 seconds, hypoenhancement pattern was noted within the left hepatic tumor.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic neck tumor, r/o malignancy, s/p CH-EUS and EUS-FNB
    • Hepatic tumor, left lobe, suspect metastatic lesion, s/p CH-EUS
    • MPD dilatation distal to pancreatic tumor
• 2024-11-27 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Smooth surface but moderately increased brightness of liver was noted.
      • A 2.8cm hypoechoic lesion was noted at S2/3.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • No lesion was noted in GB
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail.
      • A 2.6*2.2cm hypoechoic lesion was noted at head, with suspicious SMV invasion. Upstream MPD was dilated, up to 0.36cm in diameter.
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected pancreatic head cancer with liver metastasis and SMV invasion
    • Fatty liver, moderate
  • Suggestion:
    • Hepatic lesion may be masked by fatty liver background
• 2024-11-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Hiatal hernia
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-11-25 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing nodule (2.7cm) at pancreatic head and neck region with adjacent SMV invasion and regional LAP. Poor enhancing nodules in left hepatic lobe.
    • Some lymph nodes at bil. inguinal regions.
    • Swelling of pancreatic tail with adjacent fat stranding. Mild dilatation of p-duct.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • A poor enhancing nodule (2.7cm) at pancreatic head and neck region with adjacent SMV invasion and regional LAP r/o malignancy. Poor enhancing nodules in left hepatic lobe r/o metastases.
    • Swelling of pancreatic tail with adjacent fat stranding with pancretitis. Mild dilatation of p-duct.
• 2024-01-03 Microsonography
  • od84/0.84/ inf thin os 87/0.63/wnl
• 2023-11-29 Microsonography
  • OCT crt 217/220; poor signal od 89/0.75/inf thin ;os 89/0.57/seem wnl os
• 2023-04-27 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUS-P
  • Diagnosis: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Finding
    • Prostate
      • Size of prostate: 4.61 (T) cm x 2.86 (L) cm x 4.83 (AP) cm = 33.3 cc
      • Size of adenoma: 3.62 (T) cm x 2.57 (L) cm x 4.18 (AP) cm = 20.3 cc
    • Seminal vesicles
      • Symmetricity:
        • Size: L’t 1.62 x 0.311 cm
        • Size: R’t 1.41 x 0.323 cm
• 2022-10-18 Retinal Color Photography
  • Clinical diagnosis: cataract ou, DM+
  • Report: C/D ratio 30% ou, no DMR ou

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-16 ~ 2024-12-20 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic cancer with hepatic metastases, cT2N0M1, stage IV, status post FOFIRINOX
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • Age-related cataract, left eye, status post phacoemulsification and intraocular lens insertion on 2024/04/30
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 66 year-old male with the underlying disease of:
      • Type 2 diabetes under medication.
      • Coronary artery disease, status post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), status Bokey (aspirin DC on 2024-11-14).
      • Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    • Under the impression of Pancreatic cancer with hepatic metastases, stage IV, status post FOLFIRINOX Q2W.
    • Port-a insertion oa 2024/12/16, Anti-HBc: reactive, status post Vemlidy.
    • This time, he is admitted for chemotherapy on 2024/12/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received C1D1 chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (the doseage decreased 20% off, due to first chemotherapy) on 2024/12/17-12/19.
    • Hydration with normal saile plus B-complex, Imperan for vomiting, Gaslan for abdomen bloating, and Vemlidy for reactive Anti-HBc were given.
    • And NGS by self-paid was done on 2024/12/17. After chemotherapy, he denied having a fever, vomiting, or any complaints.
    • He can be discharged on 2024/12/20, the OPDfollow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 2# PRNQD RECT 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Alginos Susp (sod alginate, NaHCO3, CaCO3) 10mL QID 7D
• 2024-12-11 SOAP Ophthalmology Shen PeiYu
  • Prescription x3
    • Eyehelp Eye Drops (neostigmine methylsulfate 0.01%) BID OU 28D
    • Xalatan (latanoprost 50ug/mL) HS OU 28D
• 2024-12-03 ~ 2024-12-06 POMR Gastroenterolgy Chen ZhiXiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with unspecified diabetic retinopathy without macular edema
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Intermittent pain in the central epigastric region for over a week.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 66 year-old male with the underlying disease of:
      • Type 2 diabetes under medication.
      • Coronary artery disease, s/p CABG
      • Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    • According to the patient’s statement, he suffered from intermittent abdominal pain located in the central epigastric region started from 4 months ago. He went to WanFang hospital OPD for help. No relieving factors or exaggerating factors were noted. No back pain was noted. Underwent the medication, the symptoms relieved for the following 2 months. However, the pain started again after a suare meal in 2024-11. The patient took the medication from LMD but in vain. Therefore, he went to our OPD in 2024.11.21.
    • At OPD, PE showed soft and flat abdominal with mild tenderness in the central epigastric region. No radiating pain was noted. EGD, abdominal ultrasound and CT were arranged in the following week.
    • EGD (2024.11.27) showed hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis grade A.
    • In abdominal ultrasound, pancreatic head cancer with liver metastasis and SMV invasion were suspected.
    • According to the laboratory data(2024.11.22), there’s also an elevation of serum lipase level (378U/L). Anzymes related to the liver and gallbladder are in the normal range (ALT 13U/L, billirubin total 0.64mg/dL, r-GT 15U/L)
    • With the symptoms and the datas above, the patient was under the impression of malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas. He was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 66-year-old male patient was admitted due to malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas with suspected liver metastasis.
    • Tumor marker CA 19-9 was significantly elevated at 502.53 U/mL (2024.12.03).
    • During hospitalization, EUS-FNB biopsy, chest CT, CT-guide liver biopsy and MRCP were arranged: Strongly suspected adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head.
    • EUS-FNB biopsy on 2024.12.04. Tissue samples were collected for confirmation of malignancy. Ductal adenocarcinoma was noted.
    • CT-guide liver biopsy on 2024.12.05: No procedure-related complication during the whole procedure.
    • MRCP on 2024.12.05: Low signal intensity lesion measuring 2.8cm at pancreatic neck with obliteration of distal pancreatic duct is found.
    • The patient is stable at discharge, with OPD following up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Buscopan (hyoscine-N-butylbromide 10mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Duodart (dutasteride 0.5mg, tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel 5mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQID 7D 28D if pain
• 2024-11-14 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Zhang Yan
  • Diagnosis
    • Angina pectoris, unspecified [I20.9]
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications [E11.9]
    • Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation [K27.9]
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia [E78.0]
    • Gout [M10.9]
  • P
    • 2024-11-14 quit aspirin
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2024-04-30 ~ 2024-05-01 POMR Ophthalmology Shen PeiYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Age-related cataract, left eye, status post phacoemulsification and intraocular lens insertion on 2024/04/30
  • CC
    • Blurred vision of os for months        
  • Present illness history
    • The 65-year-old male with underlying history of CABG s/p OP, and type II DM under medication control.
    • This time, the patient complained of blurred vision for months and therefore visited the OPD. On examination,
    • Slit lamp showed nuclear sclerosis++. Due to cataract os, the patient was admitted for surgery and post operative care.   - Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient underwent cataract surgery then admitted for post-operative care.
    • After surgery no eye pain was noted. F/u exam showed KK w’d: no leakage, K: clear, A/C: D/trace cells and pciol in situ.
    • Due to stable condition, the patient was discharged and followed up at OPD.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • none.
• 2023-05-11 SOAP Cardiac Surgery Zhang Yan
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Euricon (benzbromarone 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2023-04-27 Urology You ZhiQin
  • Prescription x3
    • Duodart (dutasteride 0.5mg, tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2019-10-01 ~ 2019-10-09 POMR Cardiac Surgery Zhang Yan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • I25.9 - coronary arytery disease,double vessel disease post robotic assisted coronary artery bypass graft on 2019/10/03
    • E11.9 - Diabetes Mellitus, type 2
  • CC
    • For scheduled robotic assisted CABG on 2019-10-03
  • Present illness history
    • This 60 year-old male patient has the histories of
      • Hyperlipdemia under medical control
      • BPH
      • gouty arthritis
      • DM for 4+ years
      • gastric ulcer.
    • He is in active smoking 0.5packs per day (he was previously smoked 2-3 packed per day). He had suffered from recurrent substernal chest tightness and exertional dyspnea for years.
    • He was admitted to CV ward for cardiac catheterization 2 months ago.
    • The CAG showed two vessel CAD, a 92% stenosis at proximal PLA and total occlusion at proximal LAD. PTCA with stenting (Biosensor Biomatrix Neoflex stent 3.0x14mm) for proximal PLA was done but PTCA for proximal LAD CTO lesion failed. But, he still felt intermittend effort related chest tightness.
    • Thallium scan revealed myocardial ischemia. He had admission to our CV ward for under impression of myocardial ischemia proven by thallium scan report and failed PCI for LAD 2 months ago from 2019-09-08 to 2019-09-11.
    • After admission, the cardiac catheterization revevaled two-vessel CAD, total occlusion at middle LAD, a 48~54% stenosis at proximal RCA, s/p stenting for middle PLA without instent restenosis. PTCA for the proximal LAD using the antegrade and retrograde approach were all tried but failed.
    • The CVS was consulted for arrange robotic assisted CABG. After will explain to patient about surgical indication he agree. The operation scheduled on 2019-10-03.
    • After discharged, the Bokey and Plavix were discontined by his daughter since 2019-09-26. He still felt exertional dyspnea.He was admitted to CVS ward on 2019-10-01.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, chest CT was arranged which showed 2V-CAD. normal-sized aorta, bilateral common/external iliac arteries, and bilateral CFAs.
    • Cardiac echo revealed 1. Normal LV filling pressure; 2. Normal LV and RV systolic function; 3. Mildly dilated aortic root with mild calcification.
    • He will receive operation on today and transferred to SICU for postoperative care.
    • He underwent Robotic-assisted with CABG x2 on 2019-10-03. PostOPERATIVELY, he was transferred to SICU for intensive care. However, his chest tube stucked then hard removed, so he underwent reopen for removal of stuck chest tube.
    • After the operation,he went back to SICU, then ventilator weaning and extubation were carried out after he has awake after the anesthetic. The primacor was tapperd off OFF on 2019/10/05. Under his general condition stable, he was transferred to ordinary ward on 2019/10/05.
    • At the ward, we kept wound care and pain controlled. He could walk around the ward well and had fair Coach training. Under stable condition, he was discharged on 2019/10/09 and would be followed up at CVS clinic.
  • Prescription
    • ….
• 2019-09-08 ~ 2019-09-11 POMR Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • CC
    • Exertional dyspnoea and chest tightedness during exertion for years
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, patient was arranged for CAG as myocardial ischemia proven by scan report and failed PCI for LAD 2 months ago.
    • IV hydration and acetin were prescribed for prevention of contrast induced nephropathy.
    • CAG was done on 2019/09/09 showed two-vessel CAD, total occlusion at middle LAD, a 48~54% stenosis at proximal RCA, s/p stenting for middle PLA without instent restenosis.
    • PTCA for the proximal LAD using the antegrade and retrograde approach were all tried but failed.
    • We then consult to CVS Dr. Zhang for arrange Robotic Assisted CABG on 2019/10/01. He still has mild chest discomfort but can tolerate well. We followed renal function test which showed normal renal function.
    • Discharge medication included: CAD medication: Dual antiplatelet (aspirin and Plavix); for mortality benefit: PO beta blocker concor starting with low dose, and use atovarstatin to keep LDL < 70. Patient BP is normal and we will consider ACEi/ARB medication. Medication for gout and DM will keep continue to use. Patient is relatively stable and discharge on 2019/09/11 and keep OPD follow up.

[surgical operation]

• 2019-10-04
  • Diagnosis
    • CAD s/p robotic-assisted CABG with stuck chest tube
  • PCS code
    • 62009C
  • Finding
    • CAD s/p robotic-assisted CABG2 on 2019-10-03, with tighted stuck chest tube, R/O inadvertent suture penetration of the chest tube during wound closure.
    • Endoscopic examination revealed thick suture passing nearby the chest tube, but the suture didn`t penetrate the chest tube.
    • The chest tube was removed by force.
• 2019-10-03
  • Diagnosis
    • CAD with DVD s/p PTCA and stenting in PLVB
  • PCS code
    • 68024A
  • Finding
    • CAG: LM: patent, LAD-P: CTO, D1: ostium: CTO, , LCX: patent, RCA-P: 47-53% stenosis at proximal RCA, 92% stenosis at proximal PLVB.
    • Vessels planned to be grafted:
    • LAD: for LAD-P: CTO -> successfully grafted.
    • D1: for D1 ostium CTO -> successfully grafted.
    • Radial artery length: 12cm, distal end of the radial artery graft occluded about 5.5cm in length.
    • Mild atherosclerotic change of LAD and D1 anastomotic sites about diameter about 1.25mm, 1.25mm, respectively.
• 2024-04-30
  • Surgery
    • phaco + pciol os, Rayner toric SE+15.5/C+1.0/Axis 14    
  • Finding
    • cataract OS    
• 2024-01-23
  • Surgery
    • phaco + pciol    od    
    • SE 12.5 Cyl +2.0 Axis 151    
  • Finding
    • cataract od   

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 265mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 710mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX. 80% due to general weakness)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-08 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 310mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 910mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 5500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX. Oxa 90%, Iri 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-17 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 320mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 910mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 5400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX. Oxa 80%, Iri 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-02-03

Key Findings Since 2025-01-08:

• Pancreatic Cancer Progression:
  • Imaging findings (2025-01-27 CT and 2025-02-03 abdominal SONO) show a stationary pancreatic lesion (2025-01-27: 2.18 cm; 2025-02-03: 2.8 x 2.42 cm), suggesting no significant progression in primary tumor size.
  • Liver metastasis also appears stable (2025-01-27: 2.42 cm; 2025-02-03: 2.42 x 1.73 cm). This reflects possible disease stabilization with ongoing chemotherapy.
• Chemotherapy Tolerability and Effectiveness:
  • Tumor marker CA 19-9 decreased significantly (2025-01-27: 1374.60 U/mL → 2025-02-03: 549.46 U/mL), indicating response to FOLFIRINOX.
  • CEA remained stable (2025-01-27: 4.23 ng/mL → 2025-02-03: 3.95 ng/mL).
• New Pancreatic Pseudocyst:
  • Abdominal CT (2025-01-27) identified a 19.8 x 10.7 cm pseudocyst in the left upper quadrant.
  • This requires close monitoring due to potential compression effects on adjacent organs.
• Hematologic Changes:
  • Anemia progression observed (HGB: 2025-01-27: 10.5 g/dL → 2025-02-03: 9.2 g/dL; HCT: 2025-01-27: 29.7% → 2025-02-03: 26.8%). This likely reflects chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression or chronic disease.
  • Platelet count decreased but remains within normal limits (2025-01-27: 285 × 10³/uL → 2025-02-03: 233 × 10³/uL).
• Electrolytes and Inflammation:
  • Mild hyponatremia persisted (2025-01-27: 129 mmol/L → 2025-02-03: 134 mmol/L), potentially related to chemotherapy or pseudocyst effects.
  • CRP reduced (2025-01-27: 6.9 mg/dL → 2025-02-03: 2.5 mg/dL), suggesting decreased systemic inflammation.
• Glycemic Control:
  • Blood glucose levels remain suboptimal controlled (over 250 mg/dL several times during this hospitalization).

Problem 1: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with liver metastases

• Objective:
  • Stationary pancreatic tumor (2025-01-27: 2.18 cm → 2025-02-03: 2.8 x 2.42 cm).
  • Stable liver metastasis (2025-01-27: 2.42 cm → 2025-02-03: 2.42 x 1.73 cm).
  • CA 19-9 decreased (2025-01-27: 1374.60 U/mL → 2025-02-03: 549.46 U/mL).
• Assessment:
  • Chemotherapy appears effective in stabilizing tumor growth and reducing tumor markers.
  • The pseudocyst requires monitoring for potential complications (compression, infection).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy at the current dose.
  • Monitor CA 19-9, imaging (CT/MRI every 2-3 months) for disease progression.
  • Perform endoscopic or percutaneous drainage of the pseudocyst if symptomatic or if compressive effects worsen.

Problem 2: Chemotherapy-induced anemia

• Objective:
  • Worsening anemia (HGB: 2025-01-27: 10.5 g/dL → 2025-02-03: 9.2 g/dL).
  • Platelets decreased but remain within normal limits (2025-01-27: 285 × 10³/uL → 2025-02-03: 233 × 10³/uL).
• Assessment:
  • Likely caused by bone marrow suppression secondary to chemotherapy.
  • Chronic disease anemia could also contribute.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider iron studies and transfution or even erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if necessary.
  • Evaluate for occult bleeding (e.g., stool occult blood).
  • Monitor CBC weekly during chemotherapy cycles.

Problem 3: Pancreatic pseudocyst

• Objective:
  • Large pseudocyst (19.8 x 10.7 cm) noted on 2025-01-27 CT.
  • No evidence of immediate rupture or infection.
• Assessment:
  • Pseudocyst is likely compressing surrounding structures (stomach and colon).
  • Stable imaging findings suggest no acute complications.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat abdominal imaging within 4-6 weeks to assess pseudocyst progression.
  • Consider drainage or surgical intervention if symptomatic or causing organ compression.

2025-01-08

[Patient Summary]

The patient is a 66-year-old male diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with hepatic metastases (stage IV, cT2N0M1) based on clinical, imaging, and histopathological evidence.

Current treatment includes FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy, reduced to 90% dose due to previous tolerability and patient condition.

Other comorbidities include type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and chronic viral hepatitis B.

Monitoring of chemotherapy effects, glucose levels, and vital parameters is ongoing. Recent blood glucose readings (2025-01-07, 2025-01-08) suggest suboptimal glycemic control.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with hepatic metastases

• Objective:
  • Diagnosis confirmed by histology (2024-12-04 pancreas biopsy; ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated).
  • Imaging (2024-12-05 MRCP, abdominal CT) shows a 2.8 cm pancreatic neck lesion with obliteration of the distal pancreatic duct and 2.54 cm hepatic metastasis in the left lobe.
  • Elevated CA 19-9 (502.53 U/mL on 2024-12-03).
  • Genetic mutations (2024-12-17 ACTOnco+) include KRAS G12D (66.7%) and TP53 S261fs (34.3%). No actionable mutations identified for targeted therapy.
  • Treatment with FOLFIRINOX initiated (2024-12-17, 80% dose; 2025-01-07, 90% dose).
• Assessment:
  • Clinical stability observed post-C1D1 chemotherapy (no fever, vomiting; 2024-12-20).
  • Imaging and tumor marker trends post-treatment need ongoing evaluation for response.
  • Genetic mutations support a poor prognosis but are consistent with the efficacy of systemic chemotherapy.
  • No lung metastases identified (2024-12-04 CT chest), consolidating the M1 status limited to hepatic involvement.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy at adjusted dosages.
  • Monitor tumor markers (CA 19-9), imaging (CT or MRI every 2-3 months) to assess treatment response.
  • Consider palliative interventions for symptom management (e.g., pain relief, anti-nausea).
  • Referral to a palliative care team for quality-of-life optimization.

Problem 2: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Objective:
  • Blood glucose readings indicate hyperglycemia (2025-01-07: 151 mg/dL; 2025-01-08: 201 mg/dL).
  • Long-standing history under Januvia (sitagliptin) and Uformin (metformin) therapy. Potential drug interaction with chemotherapy causing stress-induced hyperglycemia.
  • No prior severe hypoglycemia events noted.
• Assessment:
  • Chemotherapy and stress-related physiological responses are likely contributing to hyperglycemia.
  • Previous glycemic control appears suboptimal, requiring reassessment of medication efficacy and dietary adherence.
  • Risk of infection and delayed wound healing if hyperglycemia persists.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize antidiabetic treatment: Consider adding insulin therapy or SGLT2 inhibitors to address chemotherapy-induced hyperglycemia.
  • Increase blood glucose monitoring frequency during chemotherapy cycles (e.g., pre- and post-meal glucose checks).
  • Collaborate with a dietitian to implement a tailored low-glycemic index diet.
  • Ensure close follow-up with an endocrinologist for therapy adjustments.

Problem 3: Coronary artery disease and cardiovascular risk management

• Objective:
  • History of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) (2019-10-03) due to two-vessel disease.
  • Stable vital signs (2025-01-07: BP 149/73 mmHg; 2025-01-08: BP 130/78 mmHg; HR 74 bpm) and no reported angina.
  • Current medication includes Norvasc (amlodipine).
• Assessment:
  • The patient remains hemodynamically stable.
  • Hypertension appears managed but requires long-term cardiovascular risk stratification due to chemotherapy and diabetes.
  • Discontinuation of aspirin (2024-11-14) due to planned chemotherapy poses increased thrombosis risk.
• Recommendations:
  • Resume low-dose aspirin (e.g., Bokey) if no contraindications exist (e.g., platelet count stable).
  • Continue Norvasc (amlodipine) for hypertension management.
  • Assess lipid profile and optimize treatment with Crestor (rosuvastatin) to target LDL <70 mg/dL.
  • Monitor for chemotherapy-induced cardiovascular toxicity with periodic echocardiography or troponin tests.

Problem 4: Chronic viral hepatitis B

• Objective:
  • Patient has reactive anti-HBc but no active hepatitis B replication (normal liver enzymes on 2025-01-07; ALT 18 U/L, AST 15 U/L; viral suppression with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) since 2024-12-16).
  • No signs of hepatitis flares or liver dysfunction.
• Assessment:
  • Chronic suppression of HBV achieved.
  • Risk of reactivation due to immunosuppression from chemotherapy mitigated by Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) therapy.
  • Monitor liver enzymes and HBV DNA levels every 2-3 months during chemotherapy.
  • Assess for signs of hepatic decompensation or drug-induced liver injury.

Problem 5: Hyperlipidemia

• Objective:
  • History of monitoring triglycerides and cholesterol (2024-11-22 triglycerides 75 mg/dL; Crestor prescribed).
  • Ongoing therapy with Crestor (rosuvastatin).
• Assessment:
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction is critical due to CAD and diabetes history.
  • Lipid levels need consistent monitoring to ensure therapeutic targets.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Crestor (rosuvastatin) therapy.
  • Repeat lipid profile every 3 months.
  • Dietary counseling to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol intake.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-01-16 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Left vocal palsy
• 2025-01-06 MRI - nasopharynx
  • a nodular lesion in the left thyroid gland.
  • increased soft tissue in the left false lumen and right middle carotid space. Please correlate with neck CT.
  • no neck LAP.
• 2024-12-10 CXR
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • S/P NG tube placement.
  • S/p central line catheter placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
• 2024-12-02 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Left vocal palsy
• 2024-10-28 CXR
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2024-10-24 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Low voltage QRS
• 2024-10-24 CXR
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-10-24 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • L vocal palsy
  • L laryngeal mass, FNA = malignancy, recurred favored
• 2024-09-19 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • 2024/9/19 fiber = CT (9/1/-9/9) by Hema Dr. Kao, oral ulcer, NG feeding, L vocal palsy + mucopus
• 2024-09-04 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Low voltage QRS
• 2024-08-09 Aspiration Cytology - thyroid
  • Clinical Findings
    • Post-irradiation edema of neck soft tissue.
      
    • Swelling of bilateral aryepiglottic folds and bilateral submandibular glands.
      
    • A 3.0cm necrotic mass at left visceral space, posterior to left thyroid gland. Necrotic lymph node or tumor? Suggest further evaluation.
      
  • Clinical Diagnosis
    • C10.2 Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx
      
  • Cytological Diagnosis
    • Suspicious for malignancy
      • Smears show many dyskeratotic squamous cells, few lymphocytes, and occasional mutinucleated giant cells.
• 2024-08-08 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the superoanterior and right lateral aspects of the hyoid bone and a glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left lower neck just posterior to the left lobe of the thyroid gland, compatible with metastatic lesions.
  • A mild glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the upper lobe of right lung. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-07-31 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication:
    • R parapharyngeal cancer with bil neck mets, HPV+, cT3N2M0, stage II s/p CCRT in 2023.
    • R neck mass, beneath SCM, suspect newly occuredneed MRI to verify
    • Cr 1.85, CKD3, DM, HT, CAD s/p Stent. Bokey+
  • Neck MRI without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • suboptimal study due to motion artifact.
    • post-irradiation mild edematous change in the retropharyngeal space and bilateral neck soft tissue and interstitium.
    • regression of the previously noted oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal tumor.
    • marked edema of bilateral aryepiglottic folds.
    • swelling of bilateral submandibular glands.
    • ill-defined enhancing and necrotic soft tissue (3.0cm) at left visceral space, posterior to left thyroid gland. Necrotic lymph node or tumor? Suggest further evaluation.
  • Impression:
    • Suboptimal study.
    • Post-irradiation edema of neck soft tissue.
    • Swelling of bilateral aryepiglottic folds and bilateral submandibular glands.
    • A 3.0cm necrotic mass at left visceral space, posterior to left thyroid gland. Necrotic lymph node or tumor? Suggest further evaluation.
• 2024-07-01 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NER
• 2024-05-27 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • laryngela pain, poor swallowing with mucopus, no visible tumor
• 2024-04-22 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • soft tissue necrosis of R para-ph, pain+
• 2024-04-01 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • admission for hematamesis (R lat pyriform sinus necrotic tissue with severe pain), neck CT (NER) = symptomatic treatment first
• 2024-03-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

, EGD - Findings - Esophagus - Minimal mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction. - Stomach - Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found. - Two ulcer scars were noted at prepyloric antrum, LC and lower body, GC, respectively. - Small grey-white, slightly elevated plaques surrounded by mixed patchy pink and pale areas of mucosa causing an irregular, uneven surface were noted at antrum, low body to angle. - Duodenum - A subepithelial lesion was noted at duodenal SDA, AW side. - Others - There was a hugh ulcer with clean base at right posterior hypopharyngeal wall. - Diagnosis: - Right posterior hypopharyngeal wall ulcer - Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal) - R/O gastric intestinal metaplasia, antrum, low body to angle - Superficial gastritis - Gastric ulcer scars, prepyloric antrum, LC and lower body, GC, respectively - Duodenal SEL, SDA, AW - CLO test: not done

• 2024-03-21 CTA - brain (head, neck)

  • Necrotic soft tissue/tumor at right orohypopharyx walls, with free air, around right hyoid bone.
  • But, no active contrast extravasation was noted.
  • No pseudoaneurysm was found.
  • Mild narrowing of right cervical ICA, around carotid bifurcation.

• 2024-03-21 CXR

  • No active lung lesion.
  • Mild cardiomegaly.
  • Tortuous thoracic aorta with intimal calcification.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • S/P port-A insertion via right subclavian vein.

• 2023-12-28 ECG

  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2023-11-16

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2023-11-01 MRI - larynx

  • Neck MRI without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • well-enhancing mass with ulceration at right lateral wall and posterior wall of oropharynx, extending down to posterior wall of hypopharynx, oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer is compatible. It measures about 6.0cm in greatest dimension in coronal plane. T3 disease is favored.
    • enlarged lymph nodes at left retropharyngeal area and right level IIb. N2 disease is favored.
    • no abnormal bone marrow signal lesion.
  • Impression:
    • Oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, favor T3N2.
  • Oropharnx p16(+)
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T: 3(T_value) N: 2(N_value) M: 0(M_value) STAGE: II(Stage_value)

• 2023-10-24 Patho - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach,antrum, biopsy — Helicobacter-associated non-atrophic chronic gastritis

• 2023-10-23 CT - neck

  • With and Without contrast Neck CT showed
    • heterogeneous enhancing and thickened mucosa from the right lateral wall and bilateral posterior wall of the oropharynx to the bilateral posterior wall of the hypopharynx
    • a necrotic lymph node, about 15mm, in the left retropharyngeal space
    • nodular lesions in the bilateral thyroid glands.
  • IMP:
    • extensive nucosal thickening from the right lateral wall and posterior wall of the oropharynx to the posterior wall of the hypopharynx
    • a necrotic lymph node in the left rtropharyngeal space.

• 2023-10-23 SONO - abdomen

  • Impression:
    • Calcified spot in right lobe liver.
    • Gallbladder polyp.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.

• 2023-10-23 EGD

  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected hypopharngeal cancer, right side
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric shallow ulcers, ulcer scars and erosions, low body and antrum, s/p CLO test and biopsy at prepyloric antrum, LC.
  • CLO test: Positive

• 2023-10-20 PET

  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the right oropharyngeal wall and posterior pharyngeal wall, compatible with primary malignancy in this region.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a left retropharyngeal lymph node and some right neck level II lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.

• 2023-10-19 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy

  • Labeled as “right lateral pharyngeal wall”, punch biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma. IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+), p16 (+, > 70%).
  • Section shows squamous cell carcinoma. IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+), p16 (+, > 70%).

• 2023-10-19 Nasopharyngoscopy

  • Oropharynx: R tonsil and post. pharyngeal wall ulcerative tumor
  • Scope: smooth NPx, HPx
  • bil vocal cord uneven surface

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-17 SOAP Infectious Disease Yang QingHui
  • Prescription
    • Fudecough (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 10mL PRNQN 7D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC 7D
• 2024-12-10 SOAP Infectious Disease Yang QingHui
  • Prescription
    • Fudecough (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 10mL PRNQN 7D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC 7D
• 2024-12-03 SOAP Infectious Disease Yang QingHui
  • Prescription
    • Fudecough (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 10mL PRNQN 7D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 4D if BT > 38’C
• 2024-01-01 ProgressNote
  • Problem #1: Squamous cell carcinoma of the right and posterior oropharyngeal wall, p16 (+, > 70%), AJCC, 8th, stage cT3N2M0 (prognostic stage II)
    • Assessment:
      • severe dysphagia
      • hold R/T since 12/27
      • CRP 8.1 mg/dL
      • WBC 600 uL
      • PLT 44000 uL
      • port-a insertion on 12/29
      • OB 2+, clear urine bacteria 1+
    • Plan:
      • pending for blood culture
      • Filgrastim (G-CSF) 300 mcg QD for three days 12/28-12/30
      • empirical antibiotic with Cefim 2000 mg Q12H 12/28-
      • Actein Effervescent 1# BID for sputum
      • MgO 1# TID, through 1# HS for constipation
      • fluid supplement with TPN since 12/29, check finger sugar Q6H
      • consult GI for PEG, hesitate
  • Problem #2: DM, CKD, BPH, A-fib, AMI 7 years ago s/p stent x5
    • Assessment:
      • unable to take oral medications for one week
      • The patient and his family have been informed of the risks of stopping oral medication, and they all expressed their understanding.
    • Plan:
      • Doxaben 1# QD, hold if BP < 110
      • Concor 1# QD, hold if BP < 110
      • Pentop 1# BID
      • Feburic 0.5# QD
      • Canaglu 1# QDAC
      • Crestor 1# QD
      • Bokey 1# QD
      • Ulstop 1# QD
      • Ezetrol 1# QD
• 2023-10-27 SOAP Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Xia YiRang
  • S:
    • He is referred by Dr. Huang becuause of throat cancer and in the process of radiation therapy.
  • O:
    • under-bridge caries of #31 and #41 with local inflammation are noted. Poor long bridge is noted. gingivitis and gingival recession of residual teeth are noted. no crown and no wisdom teeth are noted.
  • A:
    • under-bridge caries of #31 and #41 with local inflammation
    • Hypertension, heart disease, anticoagulants (Keelung ChangGung). Laryngeal cancer.
  • P
    • His panoramic film showed periodontal bone loss and no bone lesion.
    • Explain the finding and treatment plan to the patient and his family memberes
    • Debridement and curetage at the right mandible to remove food debris and necrotic tissue
    • premedication before tooth extraction
    • oral hygiene instruction and closely follow up.
• 2023-10-26 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • S: For CCRT due to oropharyngeal carcinoma.
    • PI: The patient suffered from sore throat and swallowing difficulty since 2023-01. Under the impression of squamous cell carcinoma of the right and posterior oropharyngeal wall, p16 (+, >70%), AJCC, 8th, stage cT3N2M0 (stage III), he was referred for CCRT.
    • Family history: (gastric carcinoma)
    • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (+); Smoking (+); Betel nut (-).
    • Personal Hx: DM (+); HTN (+)
    • Previous RT Hx: (-)
  • O: ECOG: 1
    • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg.
    • CXR (2023-10-19): No cardiomegaly. No active lung lesion. Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change. Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
    • PET (2023-10-20): 1. A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the right oropharyngeal wall and posterior pharyngeal wall, compatible with primary malignancy in this region. 2. Glucose hypermetabolism in a left retropharyngeal lymph node and some right neck level II lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
    • Abd sono (2023-10-23): 1. Calcified spot in right lobe liver. 2. Gallbladder polyp. 3. Bilateral renal cysts.
    • CT scan of neck (2023-10-23): 1. extensive nucosal thickening from the right lateral wall and posterior wall of the oropharynx to the posterior wall of the hypopharynx. 2. a necrotic lymph node in the left rtropharyngeal space.
    • Pathology (S2023-20804, 2023-10-24): Labeled as “right lateral pharyngeal wall”, punch biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma. IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+), p16 (+, > 70%).
  • A: Squamous cell carcinoma of the right and posterior oropharyngeal wall, p16 (+, > 70%), AJCC, 8th, stage cT3N2M0 (stage III)
  • P: CCRT is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage T3N2M0
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: oropharyngeal wall tumor to bilateral neck.
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 5000cGy/25 fractions of the oropharyngeal to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the oropharyngeal tumor bed and involved nodal lesions. The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient. He understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1430, 2023-11-02.
    • Refer to Dental OPD for pre RT dental evaluation and management.
• 2023-10-26 SOAP Ear Nose Throat Su WangYu
  • S: 2023/10/26 R para-ph ca (SCC, p16+) + L retro-ph LN(+) = cT3N2M0 (stage II), PET = bil neck+
  • O:
    • 2023/10/24 PATHO - stomach biopsy
      • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Helicobacter-associated non-atrophic chronic gastritis
    • 2023/10/23 CT: Neck
      • extensive nucosal thickening from the right lateral wall and posterior wall of the oropharynx to the posterior wall of the hypopharynx
      • a necrotic lymph node in the left rtropharyngeal space.
    • 2023/10/19 PATHO - Gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
      • Labeled as “right lateral pharyngeal wall”, punch biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
      • IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+), p16 (+, >70%).
  • Prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# Q6H
    • Lindacin (clindamycin 150mg) 2# Q6H
    • Mefno (mephenoxalone 200mg) 1# BID
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) TID GAR

[consultation]

• 2024-03-21 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • hematemesis and dizziness since 3 days ago
    • general malaise and poor appetite
    • the patient vomited a lot of blood this morning
    • denied cough and fever
    • denied abdominal pain and diarrhea
    • Past history: Squamous cell carcinoma of the right and posterior oropharyngeal wall, p16 (+, > 70%), AJCC, 8th, stage cT3N2M0 (prognostic stage II) s/p CCRT.
    • DM, CAD s/p stent, HTN, CKD.
    • Allergy: denied
    • s/p TAZOCIN 2024/03/18~ Keelung CGMH
    • IMP: Mass lesion in right oropharynx down to right hypopharynx (72 mm) with necrosis, ulceration and a suspicious tiny foreign body (3.5 mm) C/W cancer, no enlarged nodes in bil. neckNo active bleedingCalcified coronary arteries as CADs. Wall thickening along greater curvature of stomach (13.6 mm). Incidental finding of engorged left superior ophthalmic vein (7 mm), follow up suggested.
    • Hemoglobin 9.1 g/dL
  • A
    • S
      • Intermittent hematemesis since 4-5 days ago. 1 episode of syncope? previously
      • choking(-). dyspnea(-), odynophagia(-), dysphagia(+/-)
    • O
      • PHx:
        • CKD3, DM, HT, CAD 3-vessel-disease s/p stenting under Bokey (D/C for 5 days)
      • Right para-pharyngeal SCC, p16, cT3N2M0 (stage II), s/p CCRT, RT completed at 20240208 and hold chemotherapy chemo due to low WBC (20231219) (20231226)
      • Local finding:
        • Fair oral cavity without visible bloody content of mass lesion
        • Portable scope:
          • Bil narrow nasal cavity. Fair NPx.
          • Mass lesion extending mainly in superior to inferior direction at right parapharyngeal wall at level of oropharynx, with minimal fresh blood but no prominent active bleeder
          • Fair hypopharynx and adequate airway during examination
    • A
      • Suspect oropharyngeal tumor bleeding
    • P
      • Discontinue anti-platlet as current strategy
      • Keep current hemoclot, blood transfusion and supportive care, could try bosmin inhalation.
      • Consider CTA for occult, persistent tumor bleeding
      • Keep monitoring airway and consider intubation if sudden massive bleeding and compromise airway were noted.
      • Return to ENT Dr.Su’s OPD after discharge

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-11-24 ~ 2024-01-18 - 5000cGy/25 fractions (6MV photon) of the oropharyngeal to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractiond of the oropharyngeal tumor bed and involved nodal lesions.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-02-03 - carboplatin AUC 5 520mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1520mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-31 - carboplatin AUC 5 520mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1517mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-26 - carboplatin AUC 5 515mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1540mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-25 - carboplatin AUC 5 585mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1530mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-05 - carboplatin AUC 5 395mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1480mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-16 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after carboplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-09 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after carboplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-12 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after carboplatin) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-05 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-28 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-21 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

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2024-09-09

[steps for delivering OxyNorm IR capsules via feeding tubes]

When administering OxyNorm (oxycodone) Immediate Release capsules through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube, begin by flushing the tube with water. Open the capsule and pour the contents directly into the tube. Follow with a 15 mL water flush, then rinse the tube at least two more times with 10 mL of water each. Milk or liquid nutritional supplements can be used as alternatives to water.

2024-03-25

[assessing leukopenia risks beyond chemotherapy effects]

The most recent CCRT, which utilized carboplatin, concluded in late Jan / early Feb 2024.

Despite this, the patient is currently experiencing rapidly developing leukopenia, an occurrence unlikely to be induced by the CCRT due to the nearly 2-month gap since its completion.

• 2024-03-25 WBC 2.87 x10^3/uL
• 2024-03-23 WBC 3.75 x10^3/uL
• 2024-03-21 WBC 5.18 x10^3/uL

The administration of piperacillin on 2024-03-18 at KeeLung CGMH (according to PharmaCloud database) is suspected to be a possible cause, as myelosuppression, particularly neutropenia, is a known side effect of this drug.

Should the WBC count continue to decrease, the use of G-CSF may be considered to counteract this effect.

2024-01-02

Culture results from both sputum and urine samples collected on 2023-12-29, reported on 2024-01-01, revealed mixed normal flora and less than 1000 CFU/mL, respectively. This, along with the declining CRP level, might suggest a positive response to ongoing cefepime 2000mg Q12H therapy.

• 2024-01-02 CRP 3.3 mg/dL
• 2023-12-28 CRP 8.1 mg/dL

Additionally, G-CSF administered since 2023-12-28 has effectively mitigated the leukopenia.

• 2024-01-02 WBC 2.12 x10^3/uL *
• 2023-12-28 WBC 0.60 x10^3/uL ***
• 2023-12-25 WBC 0.98 x10^3/uL ***
• 2023-12-18 WBC 2.67 x10^3/uL *
• 2023-12-11 WBC 4.12 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-04 WBC 5.67 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-28 WBC 5.23 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-16 WBC 6.13 x10^3/uL
• 2023-10-19 WBC 6.45 x10^3/uL

No medication discrepancies were identified during reconciliation.

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[MedRec]

• 2025-01-10 ~ 2025-01-14 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head cancer (ductal adenocarcinoma) with invasion to duodenum, positive regional lymph node: Clinical staging T1-2N1M0 (Stage IIB)
    • Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
    • Malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • Altered mental status, unspecified
    • Disease of biliary tract, bile culture was Staphylococcus aureus 1+
  • CC
    • chest pain for 10days.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 78-year-old man has histories 1) Depression, 2) Insomnia, 3) Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms status post transurethral resection of the prostate 7 gm on 2024-05-20, 4) Prostatic adenocarcinoma status post radiotherapy. He was regular follow up at Uro and PSY OPD.
    • This time, he had chest pain for 10 days. Refer from hema OPD for dizziness and elevated AST/ALT, accompany with chest tightness, chilness upper abdominal pain, pain of Port A injection sight. - At ER, vital signs: BP 147/67; HR 69/min; BT 36.1’C; RR 20/min; Con’s E4V5M6, SPO2 97%. The laboratory showed WBC 2900/ul, HB 11.5g/dl, PLT 150000/ul, NA 127mmol/L, Mg 1.4mg/dl, ALT 206 U/L, AST 218 U/L, CRP 0.9mg/dl, blood osmolality 261 mOsm/Kg. CxR showed no cardiomegaly, no active lung lesion, tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change. Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes. S/P port-A catheter insertion. KUB showed normal bowel gas pattern.
    • Under the impression of Pancreatic head cancer r/o bilary tract infection, he was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empirical antibiotic with ciprofloxacin IVD.
    • Dizziness with diphenidol 25mg/tab 1# tid.
    • Hypomagnesemia with MgSO4 IVD for 3days.
    • AntiHBc postive with vemlidy 1# qd.
    • Psychosomatic disorder with valdoxan F.C 25mg/tab 1# hs, rivotril 0.5mg/tab 2# hs, stilnox 10mg/tab 1# hs.
    • Pain control with tramacet 1# q6h.
    • Abnormal AST/ALT with silymarin 1# tid.
    • Consult ENT for dizziness and OPD follow up.
    • Repeated lab showe PCT 0.04 on 2025/01/13.
    • Aerobic Culture of Bile was Staphylococcus aureus Growth: 1+ on 2025-01-10.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2025/01/14 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 9D
    • diphenidol SC 25mg 1# TID 9D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 9D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 9D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 9D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Vit B1 (thiamin 100mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC 7D
• 2025-01-09 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Wang ZongXi
  • O
    • Vital sign: relatively stable
    • Physical and neurological examination: non significant abnormal findings were noticed during outpatient visiting
    • Mental Status Examination
      • Consciousness: Clear
      • Appearance: well dressing but low spirit
      • Attention: Easily Distracted
      • Attitude: Cooperation but distant
      • Affect: Anxious and Dysphoric mood
      • Speech: Coherent and Relevant
      • Behavior: Loss of interest and energy; Restlessness, occasional agitation
    • Thought:
      • Process: Fluent but slight poverty
        
      • Content: Preoccupation on sleeplessness/ rumination of life stressful events/ No delusion of persecution and reference/ No negative thinking/ Denied suicidal thinking
      • Perception: No hallucinations
      • Drive: sleeplessness
    • Somatic Complaint: poor sleep quality
    • JOMAC: relatively grossly intact
    • Insight: partial
    • CGI-S 3-4
  • A/P
    • Impression:
      • Generalized anxiety disorder / persistent dperessive disorder
      • Insomnia
      • Pnacreatic cancer clinical staging T1-2N1M0 (Stage IIB) - C/T, R/T
    • Plan to do:
      • Psychophysiological function examination, PPFE. 45046C
      • Medication: see as medical record
      • Psychiatric outpatient follow-up and register next OPD appointment time
  • Prescription x3
    • Valdoxan FC (agomelatine) 1# HS 28D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 2# HS 28D
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2024-12-20 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • O: RT to the pancreatic tumor, LAPs, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 34.2 Gy/ 19 fx. since 2024-11-26.
  • P: Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pancreatic tumor, LAPs, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
• 2024-12-13 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • O: RT to the pancreatic tumor, LAPs, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 25.2 Gy/ 14 fx. since 2024-11-26.
  • P: Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pancreatic tumor, LAPs, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
• 2024-12-13 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • O: RT to the pancreatic tumor, LAPs, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 16.2 Gy/ 9 fx. since 2024-11-26.
  • P: Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pancreatic tumor, LAPs, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
• 2024-11-13 SOAP Orthopedics Wang ZhenLin
  • Prescription x3
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# QD 28D
    • TieShrShuPap (flurbiprofen 40mg/patch) EXT
    • Prolia (denosumab 60mg) ST SC
• 2024-11-12 SOAP Urology Yu ZhiQin
  • Prescription x3
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-10-24 ~ 2024-11-05 POMR Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head cancer (ductal adenocarcinoma) with invasion to duodenum, positive regional lymph node: Clinical staging T1-2N1M0 (Stage IIB)
    • Acute pancreatitis, alcohol and pancreas cancer related (Severity: mild)
    • Malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Obstructive jaundice: cause by pancreas cancer: post PTGBD (Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage)
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Depressive disorder
    • Anxitty disorder
    • Duodenal ulcer
    • Gastric ulcer
  • CC
    • whole abdominal pain, especially upper abdomina, without radiation to back accompanied by tea-colored urine was mentioned for 4 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This 78-year-old man has histories 1) Depression, 2) Insomnia, 3) Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms status post transurethral resection of the prostate 7 gm on 2024-05-20, 4) Prostatic adenocarcinoma status post radiotherapy. He was regular follow up at Uro & PSY OPD.
    • This time, he had whole abdominal pain, especially upper abdomen, without radiation to back accompanied by tea-colored urine was mentioned for 4 days. He also told drink sorghum wine 150 ml/ day for 50+ year. There was no fever, no dizziness, no URI symptoms, no chest tightness, no tarry/bloody/clay stool. He also denied TOCC history. He went to our GI OPD for help, where laborayory showed abnormal liver function of ALT 442 U/L and total bilirubin 5.07 mg/dL. He referred ro ER. At ER, TPR showed 36.5 degree/ 63 bpn/ 18 bpm, BP: 174/75 mmHg, SPO2:98%, consciousness was clear. Physical examination showed upper abdominal tenderness. Blood test showed no leukovytosis, no anemia, elevated CRP level (5.2 mg/dL), elevated hepatobiliary enzymes (AST: 211 U/L, ALT: 440 U/L, TBI: 5.20 mg/dl), elevated pancreatic enzyme (Lipase: 666 U/L). Abdominal CT revealed cholangiocarcinoma at the distal CBD is highly suspected.
    • Under the impression of acute pancreatitis, he was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with adequate volume resuscitation with L-ringer and Keep I/O & E balance, FOY and pain control with analgesic agent, and H2 blocker with Famotidine prevent pressure ulcer were administered for acute pancreatitis.
    • Viral markers of hepatitis B and C showed negative finding. Abdominal sonography revealed didlatation of CBD and bilateral IHD (Duoble gun sign). Propable peri-ampullary lesion and dilatation of pancreatic duct.
    • Psychologist was consulted for alcohol dependence and Anxiedin, Mesyrel, and Thiamine B1 were added according suggested.
    • Follow up laboratory showed elevated pancreatic enzymes was improved. He start trying oral intake and able to tolerance it well.
    • MRCP revealed 1. Wall thickening of duodenum (2nd portion) with pancreatic head lesion r/o malignancy. Some small LNs at upper abdomen. Dilatation of biliary tree and distention of gallbladder, 2. A cystic lesion (6.4mm) at pancreatic body, 3. Renal cysts (up to 10.9cm). Tumor marker survey showed elevated CA 199 level (1025.15 U/mL).
    • EGD revealed 1. Duodenal swelling lesion with ulcerative base, s/p biopsy at SDA, 2. Duodenal ulcer, 3. GERD, 4. Gastric ulcers. The duodenal biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated. Oral PPI with Nexium was prescribed.
    • EUS FNB of pancreatic head was performed smoothly on 10/30 and the pathology result showed dcutal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated. Prophylactic antibiotics with Ciproxin IVD was administered.
    • We’ve consulted a GS surgeon and he’s explained about surgery and discussed with the family and patient: they requested for discharge first and surgery will be arranged, soon in November.
    • PTGBD was inserted on 2024/11/01 due to obstructive jaundice suspect pancreatic head cancer related. We’ve consulted oncologist on 2024/11/01 and recommended surgical inervention would be the first priority and adjuvant chemotherapy is indicated for the patient.
    • Under the relative stable clinical condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/11/05 with outpatient department follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 4D
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 2# HS 4D
    • Mesyrel (trazodone 50mg) 1# HS 4D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 4D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigrel; 5mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ6H 4D if pain
• 2024-05-19 ~ 2024-05-22 POMR Urology Yu ZhiQin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms status post transurethral resection of the prostate (7 gm) on 2024-05-20
    • Prostatic adenocarcinoma (Gleason score: 7 = 4 + 3)
  • CC
    • nocturia 3-4 such times per night, weak stream, and urinary frequency since 2022/09
  • Present illness history
    • This 77-year-old man has histories of insomnia, BPH with medication therapy.
    • The patient having received arthroscopic cuff repair with acromioplasty for right rotator cuff tear on 2008/04/29.
    • He has suffered from nocturia 3-4 such times per night, weak stream, and urinary frequency since 2022/09. He denied symptoms as voiding difficulty, urgency, and inability to completely empty the bladder. He received follow-up at urologic clinic periodically.
    • PSA showed 2.222 ng/mL. Uroflowmetry showed maximum flow rate/voided volume/PVR of 14 ml/174 ml/9ml recently.
    • TRUSP disclosed benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate size of 29 ml, adenoma size of 15 ml.
    • Some alpha-blockers were prescribed, but no significant effect was noted.
    • Under the impression of benign prostatic hypertrophy, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the surgery of transurethral resection of the prostate (7 gm) was performed on 2024-05-20.
    • Postoperative course was uneventful and continued N/S bladder irrigation.
    • Removed Foley today ith clinical improvement and stable condition, he was discharged and would be followed up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 6D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 4D
    • Morcasin (sulfamethoxazole 400mg, trimethoprim 80mg) 2# Q12H 6D
• 2022-12-28 ~ 2022-12-30 POMR Orthopedics Wang ZhenLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right shoulder rotator cuff complete tear post minimal invasive surgery repair on 2022/12/29
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Insomnia
  • CC
    • Soreness pain of right shoulder for years, increasing pain after THA of right hip in 2022-02.
  • Present illness history
    • This 76-year-old man has histories of insomnia, BPH with medication therapy. The patient having received arthroscopic cuff repair with acromioplasty for right rotator cuff tear on 2028/04/29.
    • This time, he has sufferd from soreness pain of right shoulder for years, increasing pain after THA of right hip in 2022-02. He feels pain aggravated after lying down to right side at night. He ever received local injection, NSAID therapy due to suspected right shoulder tendinitis, with partial improved. He denied trauma history in right shoulder.
    • He then came to our orthopaedic OPD on where limited range of motion over right shoulder was noted. Physical examination revealed impingement test(+), painful arc(+), supraspinatus test(-), infraspinatus test(-), Lift off test(+), Belly press test( +).
    • Right shoulder MRI showed 1. status post supraspinatus tendon repair. No obvious tendon retear, 2. Full thickness tear at distal subscapularis tendon, with muscle atrophy, 3. Mild subacromial-subdeltoid and subscapularis-subcoracoid bursitis, 4. SLAP lesion, 5. Osteoarthritis of acromioclavicular joint and glenohumeral joint.
    • Under the impression of right rotator cuff tear, recurrence. After discussion, he was then admission for MIS repair or reconstruction with allografting.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received MIS repair on 2022/12/29.
    • Operative finding: previous repaired rotator cuff retear, complete tear, size: 3x3 cm.
    • Postoperatively, prophylatci antibiotic with cefazolin was given, shift to cephalexin after discharged to prevent infection. Wound care and analgesics were given. The mini hemovac drain tube was removal at this afternoon. Rehabilitation with passive motion of right shoulderand hand grisping exercise were performed. Immobilization with a shoulder abduction brace was applied.
    • He was discharged in acceptable condition on 2022/12/30. OPD follow up will be arranged next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Lindacin (clindamycin 150mg) 2# Q6H 7D
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) ASORDER EXT
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazoen 250mg) 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
• 2022-02-09 ~ 2022-02-15 POMR Orthopedics Wang ZhenLin
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received implant removal and total hip arthroplasty smoothly on 2022/02/10. Wound pain was reported after the surgery and was relieved by oral analgesics. No complication was reported after the surgery. The wound was dry and clean with good wound healing. The patient was discharged on 2022/02/15 in a stable condition and OPD follow-up appointment was arranged. 
  • Discharge prescription
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Lindacin (clindamycin 150mg) 2# Q6H 8D
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln 10%) QD EXT 8D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-13 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • For dizziness for a long time.
    • This 78-year-old man has histories 1) Depression, 2) Insomnia, 3) Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms status post transurethral resection of the prostate 7 gm on 2024-05-20, 4) Prostatic adenocarcinoma status post radiotherapy. He was regular follow up at Uro & PSY OPD.
    • This time, he had chest pain for 10 days. Refer from hema OPD for dizziness and elevated AST/ALT, accompany with chest tightness, chilness upper abdominal pain, pain of Port A injection sight.
    • At ER, vital signs: BP 147/67; HR 69; BT 36.1; RR 20; Con’s E4V5M6, SPO2 97%. The laboratory showed WBC 2900ul, HB 11.5g/dl, PLT 150000ul, NA 127mmol/L, Mg 1.4mg/dl, ALT 206 U/L, AST 218 U/L, CRP 0.9mg/dl, blood osmolality 261 mOsm/Kg. CxR showed no cardiomegaly, no active lung lesion, tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change. Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes. S/P port-A catheter insertion. KUB showed normal bowel gas pattern.
    • Under the impression of Pancreatic head cancer r/o bilary tract infection, he was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • S
      • Dizziness with headache intermittently since 1 month ago, vertigo (-)
        • Duration: hours
        • Onset: at rest
        • Aggravating: After having meal
        • Relieving: not specific
      • Nausea (-) Vomiting (-) Tinnitus (-), HL (+, symmertric long-term), Headache (++)
      • Recent head trauma (-), Recent URI (-)
    • O
      • Local finding: Bilateral TM intact, fair EAC
      • Weber’s test: no deviation
      • No spontaneous nystagmus
      • Finger nose finger: ok
      • Stepping test: unable to perform
      • Romberg test: ok
      • Tandem gait: unable to perform
      • Head shaking test: ok
      • Head impulse test: ok
      • Test of Skew: ok
    • A
      • Impression: dizziness with unknown etiology
    • P
      • No vertigo or nystagmus was noted
      • Consider r/o other dizziness-related medical condition as your expertise, such as migraine-related dizziness, GI dysfunction-related discomfort
      • If CNS etiology is ruled out, and the patient still feels dizziness, may try Ginko 1# BID, Meclizine 1# TID
• 2024-11-04 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Abdominal CT revealed cholangiocarcinoma at the distal CBD is highly suspected.
    • Under the impression of acute pancreatitis, he was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
    • However, after admission, MRCP revealed 1. Wall thickening of duodenum (2nd portion) with pancreatic head lesion r/o malignancy. Some small LNs at upper abdomen. Dilatation of biliary tree and distention of gallbladder, 2. A cystic lesion (6.4mm) at pancreatic body, 3. Renal cysts (up to 10.9cm).
    • Tumor marker survey showed elevated CA 199 level (1025.15 U/mL).
    • EGD revealed 1. Duodenal swelling lesion with ulcerative base, s/p biopsy at SDA, 2. Duodenal ulcer, 3. GERD, 4. Gastric ulcers.
    • The duodenal biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated. EUS FNB of pancreas was performed smoothly on 2024/10/30 and the pathology result was pending.
    • We need your expert for further management. Thank you.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of pancreatic head cancer with obstuction is noted. I am consulted for the further management.
    • My suggestions:
      • Discussion with patient and family (done).
      • If possible, surgical inervention would be the first priority.
      • No matter what stage, the adjuvant chemotherapy is indicated for the patient.
      • Please arrange my OPD for F/U
• 2024-11-01 Diagnostic Radiation
  • Q
    • For PTGBD
    • EUS FNB of pancreas was performed smoothly on 2024/10/30 and the pathology result was pending.
    • Prophylactic antibiotics with Ciproxin IVD was administered.
    • General surgeon was consulted and who replied to wait the results of biopsy and arrange PTGBD for relfux cholangitis and hyperbilirubinemia.
    • We need your expert for PTGBD. Thank you.
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, PTGBD is indicated.
• 2024-10-29 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • Abdominal CT revealed cholangiocarcinoma at the distal CBD is highly suspected.
    • Under the impression of acute pancreatitis, he was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
    • we need your further advise Thanks
  • A
    • S:
      • The patient was consulted for suspected distal CBD lesion with obstructive jaundice. Surgical evaluation is consulted.
    • O:
      • vital signs: stable, no fever
        
      • abdomen: soft, ovoid, decrease bowel sound, mild RUQ & epigastric pain, no Murphy’s sign, normal percussion
        
      • lab data: see chart
      • MRCP: Wall thickening of duodenum (2nd portion) with pancreatic head lesion (srs14, img74) r/o malignancy. Some small LNs at upper abdomen. Dilatation of biliary tree and distention of gallbladder. A cystic lesion (6.4mm) at pancreatic body. Renal cysts (up to 10.9cm).
    • A:
      • Periampullar vater tumor with obstructive jaundice
    • P:
      • Wait the results of biopsy
      • arrange PTGBD for relfux cholangitis and hyperbilirubinemia
      • If malignancy is confirmed, arrange echocardiogram and lung function test for pre-op evaluation
        
      • If heart, lung function is OK and patient and his family agree with operation, Whipple operation is suggested.
• 2024-10-24 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Due to alcohol dependence, we need your evaluation and advice, thank you
  • A
    • Psychiatric impression:
      • Insomnia
      • anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder
        
    • Clinical course:
      • This is a 78 y/o male, referred to ER from GI OPD on 2024/10/23 due to acute pancreatitis, and admitted on 2024/10/24.
        • Past hsitory: BPH, s/p transurethral resection. Prostatic adenocarcinoma, s/p radiotherapy.
        • Abdominal CT: highly suspect cholangiocarcinoma at the distal CBD
        • Psychiatric history: general anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder follow up in our OPD for a long time, taking Stilnox 1# HS, Rivotril 2# HS, Valdoxan 1# HS.
        • MSE: kempt, conscious clear, apathetic affcet, social smile, more concern about insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, poor maintain, shallow sleep.
        • PE: finger tremor(-), nystagmus(-)
        • Long term alcohol use for over 40 years. Due to a decline in health status beginning this year, alcohol consumption has been reduced to 150-300ml of sorghum liquor or whiskey nightly. The last instance of alcohol intake was two nights prior.
    • Suggestion:
      • Psychiatric interview and assessment, provide emotional cathrasis
      • Discontinue Valdoxan (liver toxicity), Stilnox, Rivotril considering his current condition.
      • May provide lorazepam (0.5mg) 2# HS, Trazodone (50mg) 1-2# HS.
      • Self-paid Thiamine B1 (100mg) 2# QD for preventing alcohol encephalopathy if the patient agree.
• 2021-05-04 Orthopedics
  • Q
    • Painful disability of right hip due to motorcycle self-crash accident at a sudden deceleration.
    • Denied head injury
    • Denied torso injury or left side limb pain
    • Past Hx of BPH,
    • Allergy to Cefa
  • A
    • Right femoral neck fracture, Garden type I
    • P: ORIF

[Radiotherapy]

• 2024-11-26 ~ ….-..-.. - Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pancreatic tumor, LAPs, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.

• 2024-07-01 ~ 2024-08-23 - completed RT to the seminal vesicles and prostate: 52 Gy/ 26 fx. The prostate: 76 Gy/ 38 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-23 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-26 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palnosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-20 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palnosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-12 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palnosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-05 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palnosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-28 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palnosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-11-15 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
    • One 8mm Paris classification 0-Isp polyp was noted at sigmoid colon (about 20cm AAV).
    • Biopsy/polypectomy was not performed because the patient did not agree.
    • Mixed hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Colon Paris classification 0-Isp polyp, sigmoid colon. (about 20cm AAV)
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
  • Suggestion:
    • Suggest another session of colonoscopy for biopsy or polypectomy if patient agree
• 2024-11-11 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Multiple lung nodules.
    • Bil. HCCs s/p TACE with some viable tumors. Right huge HCC with liver capsule invasion.
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Renal cysts (up to 8mm).
• 2024-11-11 KUB
  • s/p TACE with large density embolizer material for right lobe
  • increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel over lower abdomen and pelvic
• 2024-10-30 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Multiple lung metastases.
  • There is a heterogeneous hyperdense lesion projecting at right lobe liver that is c/w HCC S/P TACE with lipiodol retention.
• 2024-10-30 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Minimal mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Three cords of engorged vessels were noted at lower esophagus, F1CbLi, red color sign (-), nipple sign (-).
    • Stomach
      • Erythematous change and hyperemic patches of gastric mucosa was found. CLO test was done.
    • Duodenum
      • Multiple small shallow ulcers were noted at bulb.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Esophageal varices, F1CbLi, red color sign (-), nipple sign (-)
    • Hemorrhagic gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-10-26 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT showed:
    • S/P TACE for right lobe HCCs with recurrent diffuse HCCS in both lobes of the liver.
    • Presence of splenomegaly.
    • Diffuse multiple bilateral lung nodules, could be due to lung metastasis with progression.
  • Impression:
    • Diffuse HCCs and multiple lung metastsis, with progression.
• 2024-10-24 CXR
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2024-07-22 CXR
  • There are multiple nodular opacities projecting in both lung that may be metastases. Please correlate with CT.
  • There is a heterogeneous hyperdense lesion projecting at right lobe liver that is c/w HCC S/P TACE with lipiodol retention.
• 2024-06-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines, lower L-spines and sacrum. Degenerative change is more likely.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-06-26 CXR erect
  • There are multiple nodular opacities projecting in both lung that may be metastases. Please correlate with CT.
  • There is a heterogeneous hyperdense lesion projecting at right lobe liver that is c/w HCC S/P TACE with lipiodol retention.
• 2024-04-30 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT: ABD - Liver, Spleen, Biliary duct, Pancreas:
    • HCCs in right lobe liver, s/p TACE with some viable tumors.
    • Bilateral lower lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • HCCs s/p TACE with some viable tumors.
    • Bilateral lower lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis.
• 2024-04-18, -02-16 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen for tumor
  • HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2024-02-15 MRI - liver, spleen
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Right HCC (6.3cm) at right hepatic lobe s/p TACE with some viable parts. R/O a hemangioma (1.1cm) at S8 of liver. Small liver and renal cysts (up to 0.9cm).
  • IMP:
    • Right HCC (6.3cm) at right hepatic lobe s/p TACE with some viable parts.
• 2024-01-19 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen for tumor
  • HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2023-12-19 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
• 2023-12-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified HCC at right hepatic lobe (12.6 cm) S/P TAE is noted again, decreasing in size to 9.2 cm (the largest dimension).
      • Part of this tumor show heterogeneous hyperdense material that is c/w S/P TAE with lipiodol retention.
      • Part of this tumor show non-enhancement that is c/w HCC S/P TACE with tumor necrosis.
      • Non-lipiodol retention lesion shows no enhancement in arterial phase images.
      • HCC S/P TACE with complete response is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with MRI.
    • There is another lesion 2 x 1.3 cm in S8 of the liver, showing peripheral lipiodol retention and central necrosis.
      • HCC S/P TACE with complete response is also suspected.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 1.2 cm in size at left middle pole.
  • Impression:
    • HCC S/P TACE with complete response is highly suspected.
    • Please correlate with MRI.
• 2023-11-03 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen for tumor
  • HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2023-11-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: HCC
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Right HCCs s/p TACE with some viable tumors.
• 2023-10-13 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen for tumor
  • HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2023-10-04 Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse

pen_spark , ARFI - Number of image frames: 12 - Parameter Value - Median: 1.57 m/s - IQR: 0.21 m/s - IQR/Median: 13.1 % - Equivalent to Metavir Score: F2 - Hepatic fibrosis degree adopted by health insurance Instrument reference value - F0： ARFI < 1.30 m/s F0： ARFI < 1.35 m/s - F1： 1.3 <= ARFI < 1.50 m/s F1： 1.35 ~ 1.66 m/s - F2： 1.5 <= ARFI < 1.81 m/s F2： 1.66 ~ 1.77 m/s - F3： 1.81 <= ARFI < 1.98 m/s F3： 1.77 ~ 1.99 m/s - F4： 1.98 <= ARFI F4： 1.99 < ARFI

• 2023-10-04 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: HCC
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface; homogeneous echotexture; sharp liver edge.
      • A huge mixed echoic tumor sized up to 10.33 cm in right liver.
    • Kidney:
      • A cyst of 0.76 cm in LK
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
  • Diagnosis:
    • Large hepatic tumor, compatible with HCC
    • Left renal cyst
• 2023-09-08 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen for tumor
  • HCCs at RIGHT hepatic lobe s/p TACE.
• 2023-08-29 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication:
    • HCC
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • An enhancing tumor (8.6x10.3x12.7cm) at S5-6-7-8 of liver with venous wash out pattern and central necrosis. R/O a hemangioma (1.1cm) at S8 of liver. Small liver and renal cysts (up to 0.9cm).
  • IMP:
    • A HCC (8.6x10.3x12.7cm) at S5-6-7-8 of liver with central necrosis. R/O a hemangioma (1.1cm) at S8 of liver.
• 2023-08-23 CT - abdomen
  • Hx
    • HBV carrier was noted this time.
    • US: PLD with fatty change, right liver tumor r/o HCC (9.92 cm)
  • Findings:
    • There is a well-defined heterogeneous hypodense mass in right hepatic lobe, measuring 12.6 cm in size (the largest dimension). During dynamic study, this mass shows contrast enhancement in arterial phase images and contrast washout in portal venous phase and delayed phase images. It is c/w HCC.
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 1.4 cm in S8 of the liver. Please correlate with MRI.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 1.2 cm in size at left middle pole.
  • Imaging Report Form for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T1b(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IB(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-12 ~ 2024-11-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • A 53 year-old man admitted to hospital because of right low abdomen pain for 2 days. He was noted leukopenia and elevated CRP.
    • After admission, empiric antibiotics of Brosym was prescribed with IV hydration.
    • The blood culture showed no growth for 5 days aerobically & anaerobically.
    • The colonscope was arranged for right low abdomen pain. The colonscope showed colon Paris classification 0-Isp polyp, sigmoid colon (about 20cm AAV), and mixed hemorrhoid.
    • However, persistent abdomen pain under Paradol, so changed to tramadol but in vain. Morphin (15 mg/tab) 0.5# Q6H was added. The abdomen pain improved after morphin treatment.
    • His clinical condition in stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/11/22.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) 0.5# QDAC 14D
    • morphine 15mg 0.5# Q6H 14D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI 14D
    • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT 14D
• 2024-10-25 ~ 2024-11-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent right hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cT3N0M1 stage IV with lung metastasis status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on and immunotherapy, Lenvatinib since 2024/11/04.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • Duodenal ulcer, without hemorrhage or perforation
  • CC
    • left upper abdomen pain for 2 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This time, left upper abdomen pain was noted for 2 days. Poor intake and general weakness were also noted. He denied he had fever, cough, running nose, chest pain, dyspnea, diarrhea or joint lesion. He was visited our ER for help.
    • At ER, his vital sign showed BP: 119/67 mmHg; HR: 95/min; BT: 36.7’C; RR: 18/min; and consciousness clear. The laboratory examination showed elevated bilirubine and CRP.
    • The KUB showed S/P TACE, intact bony structure(s), a calcification at right pelvic cavity, and non-specific small bowel and colon gas pattern. The CXR showed S/P TACE, S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion, and multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
    • Under impression of Liver cell carcinoma suspect disease progressing, he was admitted on 2024/10/25.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arranged CT of abdomen for suspect disease progressing. PES was also arranged for epigastric pain.
    • The CT abdomen of CT showed diffuse HCCs and multiple lung metastsis, with progression on 2024/10/26.
    • The PES showed reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal), esophageal varices, F1CbLi, red color sign (-), nipple sign (-), hemorrhagic gastritis, s/p CLO test, and Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb.
    • Nexium was administered for GERD and duodenal shallow ulcers.
    • However, LENVIMA (self pay) will be administered after SDM for HCCs and multiple lung metastsis with progression.
    • Unfortunately, he was fever on 2024/10/30. Brosym was added after fever survey, we hold LENVIMA due to sepsis.
    • Fever was subsided after antibiotics therapy, the LENVIMA started since 2024/11/04.
    • His condition is stable status after medical therpay, discharge on 2024/11/07.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Lenvima (lenvatinib 10mg) 1# QD 90D (self-paid)
    • Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) 0.5# QDAC 60D (self-paid)
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI 14D
    • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT 14D
• 2024-09-26 ~ 2024-09-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent right hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) cT1bN0M0 stage IB status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on and immunotherapy.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Dermatitis, immunotherapy related
  • CC
    • For scheduled durvalumab (C4) treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received Durvalumab (self-pay 600mg + free 600mg) on 2024/09/26 (C4).
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent with Baraclude 1mg/tab 1# PO QDAC (self paid).
    • Asthan 1mg/tab 1# PO BID, Xyzal F.C. 5mg/tab 1# PO HS for dermatological symtom relief.
    • Patient tolerated the treatment without side effect. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/09/27 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) 1# QDAC 14D
• 2024-09-12 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S:
    • Intermittant itchy
  • O:
    • Subacute Eczema
    • Skin xerosis, improving
  • Prescription
    • Topsum Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT 7D
    • Sinpharderm Cream (Urea) BID TOPI 7D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2024-08-23 ~ 2024-08-24 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he receive Durvalumab (C3, free 1200mg) on 2024/08/23.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B with Baraclude 1mg/tab 1# PO QDAC (self paid).
    • Dermatitis, immunotheray related under dermatology OPD F/U, was treated with Asthan 1mg/tab 1# PO BID, Xyzal F.C. 5mg/tab 1# PO HS for relief.
    • Patient tolerated the treatment without side effect. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/08/24 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 11D
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID 11D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) 1# QDAC 60D (self-paid)
• 2024-08-14 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S:
    • Still severe itchy
  • O:
    • Subacute Eczema
    • Skin xerosis, improving
  • P:
    • add oral asthan
  • Prescription
    • Topsum Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT 7D
    • Sinpharderm Cream (Urea) BID TOPI 7D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2024-08-07 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S:
    • Itchy skin lesions over trunk and extremities
    • PH: HCC, under Immunotherapy
  • O:
    • Erythematous papules and plaques with excoriation over trunk and extremities -> Subacute Eczema
    • Skin xerosis
  • P:
    • Topical topsym, sinpharderm
    • Oral xyzal
  • Prescription
    • Topsum Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT 7D
    • Sinpharderm Cream (Urea) BID TOPI 7D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-07-22 ~ 2024-07-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Liver cell carcinoma
  • CC
    • For scheduled tremelimumab plus durvalumab treatment
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he was received Tremelimumab (C1, self paid) plus Durvalumab (C2, free 1500mg) on 2024/07/24.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent with Baraclude 1mg/tab 1# PO QDAC (self paid).
    • Patient tolerated the treatment without side effect. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/07/25 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baralcude (entecavir 1mg) 1# QDAC 30D (self-paid)
• 2024-06-26 ~ 2024-06-29 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent right hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cT1bN0M0 stage IB status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on and immunotherapy.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For scheduled tremelimumab plus durvalumab treatment
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 53-year-old man with past history of
      • 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease with regular medications control
      • 2. Hepatitis B carrier
      • 3. Recurrent right hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cT1bN0M0 stage IB status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on and immunotherapy. He came to our hospital this time for treatment of recurrent HCC.
    • Another TACE has been done on 2024/04/18. He received Tecentriq + Avastin from 2023/09/08 to 2024/05/28 (11 cycles).
    • Follow up Liver CT on 2024/04/30 showed HCCs s/p TACE with some viable tumors, Bilateral lower lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis. No abdominal pain, no fever nor chills, no weakness, fair appetite.
    • Under the impression of HCC at right lobe, he was admitted for durvalumab treatment (tremelimumab next cycle).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, arrange Bone scan for survey on 2024/06/27 and showed no evidence of metastasis.
    • After explain and discussion will receive Tremelimumab/Durvalumab regimen, he received Durvalumab (self paid 1200mg) only on this cycle on 2024/06/28 smoothly.
    • Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC (self paid) was given for HBsAg reactive.
    • Patient tolerated the treatment without side effect. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/06/29 and OPD followed up later. And arranged goto GS OPD for Port-A implantation.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2024-06-18 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • Next treatment options: plus Anti-HBV
      • Dual IO: durvalumab plus tremelimumab
      • FOLFOX
      • Lenvatinib
    • Admission for durvalumab (12 vials) and check CBC/DC, biochemistry and AFP
• 2024-04-17 ~ 2024-04-19 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right hepatocellular carcinoma cT1bN0M0 stage IB status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on 2024/04/18. ECOG:1 BCLC B
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy with 6th Tecentriq + Avastin on 2024/04/18.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
  • CC
    • For scheduled transarterial chemoembolization on and immunotherapy
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 52-year-old man with past history of
      • 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease with regular medications control
      • 2. Hepatitis B carrier
      • 3. Recurrent right hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cT1bN0M0 stage IB status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on and immunotherapy. He came to our hospital this time for treatment of recurrent HCC.
    • Due to poor liver function, further TACE combine with local radiotherapy and immunotherapy (Tecentriq + Avastin) was administered.
    • TACE and immunotherpay was done smoothly respectively on 2023/09/09, 2023/10/12, 2023/11/03 and radiotherapy combine treatment completed during 2023/09/21 to 2023/10/23.
    • Recent liver MRI on 2024/02/15 which revealed right HCC (6.3cm) at right hepatic lobe s/p TACE with some viable parts. No abdominal pain, no fever nor chills, no weakness, fair appetite. Under the impression of HCC at right lobe, he was admitted for TransArterial ChemoEmbolization and immunotherapy management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, TACE has been done smoothly on 2024/04/18.
    • Tecentriq and Avastin has been given.
    • Liver function is normal on 2024/04/19.
    • No discomfort was complained. Due to stable condition, he is discharged on 2024/04/19. OPD follow up has been arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) 1# QDAC 84D (self-paid)
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC 3D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
• 2023-09-07 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right hepatocellular carcinoma cT1bN0M0 stage IB status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on 2023/09/08. ECOG:1 BCLC B
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy with first Tecentriq + Avastin on 2023/09/09.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
  • CC
    • Acute epigastric pain for 1 days, persistent type, onset in 202308
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 52 y/o male, ADL independent, with the past history of gastroesophageal reflux disease, diagnosed by gastroscopy years ago, subsided now.
    • The patient has been in his usual state until 202308, one day after he done the work, he started to have acute epigastric pain for whole night. The pain is dull pain type, persistent, and couldn’t be resolved by eating or posture change. One day after, he went to GI LMD in LuZhou for help. At the LMD, bedside echo was done, and tumors was noted. Lab exam was also done then, and the report showed he was a HBV carrier (he didn’t know it till then). He was then came to our GI OPD on 20230822 for help.
    • At our GI OPD, the more detailed lab examination, CT scan, MRI was scheduled and done.
    • HBV DNA showed > 2,000,000, AFP showed 97.7, but bilirubin showed normal.
    • CT scan showed HCC 12.6 cm in right lobe liver, and another HCC 1.4 cm in S8 of the liver is highly suspected.
    • MRI on 20230829 showed A HCC (8.6x10.3x12.7cm) at S5-6-7-8 of liver with central necrosis. R/O a hemangioma (1.1cm) at S8 of liver.
    • Due to the above reason, he was referred to GS OPD for help. Further ICG test was follow and showed 15.7%.
    • He denied of abdomen pain, fever vomiting, diarrhea, clay color stool, tea color urine, but poor appetite was noted.
    • Due to poor liver function, further TACE combine with local radiotherapy and immunotherapy will be planning. This time, he was admitted for TACE and immunotherpay management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arranged UGI scope for pre-immunotherapy which revealed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A. We consulted diagnostic radiologist for arranging TACE.
    • The TACE procedure was performed on 2023/09/08 uneventfully. He tolerated the treatment well. After bedrest for 8 hours, no significant oozing was found over TACE wound.
    • He also decided to receive first Tecentriq and Avastin therapy on 2023/09/09. The medication was applied and no significant discomfort was complained of.
    • Under a relative stable condition, he was discharged and OPD will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD 10D
    • naproxen 250mg 1# PRNQ12H 5D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D

[consultation]

• 2024-04-17 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • HCC for TACE
    • This is a 52-year-old man with past history of:
      • 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease with regular medications control
      • 2. Hepatitis B carrier
      • 3. Recurrent right hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cT1bN0M0 stage IB status post Transarterial Chemoembolization on and immunotherapy (2023/09/09, 2023/10/12, 2023/11/03, 2024/01/19, 2024/02/16)
           
    • Liver MRI on 2024/02/15 which showed Right HCC (6.3cm) at right hepatic lobe s/p TACE with some viable parts. We need your help for TACE management. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • According to the clinical history and imaging findings, TACE is indicated.
• 2024-01-20 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • recurrent HCC for TACE
    • Last abdomen CT on 2023/12/08 revealed recurrent HCC at right lobe and S8 post TACE with complete response.
    • Due to complete response and ICG 10.7%, surgery was orginally planned on 2023/12/28, but was cancelled due to easy bloody oozing from the gums and from the CVC (Central Venous Catheter) wound noted at OR.
      
    • Therefore, due to postponed surgery, we need your expertise on additionoal TACE for this patient.
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, TACE is indicated.
• 2023-11-03 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • Right HCC for TACE
    • This 52 y/o male was a case of HBV and HCC s/p TACE on 2023/09/08 and 2023/10/13.
    • Liver CT on 2023/11/02 showed right HCCs s/p TACE with some viable tumors. We need your help for 3rd TACE management. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, TACE is indicated.
• 2023-10-13 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • Right HCC for TACE
    • This 52 y/o male was a case of HBV and HCC s/p TACE on 2023/09/08.
    • Liver CT showed HCC 12.6 cm in right lobe liver is noted. Another HCC 1.4 cm in S8 of the liver is highly suspected.
    • ICG test was also performed but showed 15.7%. We need your help for 2nd TACE management. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, TACE is indicated.
• 2023-09-08 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • Right HCC for TACE
    • This 52 y/o male was a case of HBV and which noted for liver tumor by abdomen echo at LMD. He came to our OPD for follow up, then liver CT showed HCC 12.6 cm in right lobe liver is noted. Another HCC 1.4 cm in S8 of the liver is highly suspected. ICG test was also performed but showed 15.7%. So further TACE combine with RT will be planning. We need your help for TACE management. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, TACE is indicated.

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-09-21 ~ 2023-10-23 - 5000cGy/20 fractions of the hepatic tumor.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-04 ~ undergoing - Lenvima (lenvatinib 10mg) 1# QD

• 2024-09-26 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 500mL 1hr (Imfinzi)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-23 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 500mL 1hr (Imfinzi)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-24 - tremelimumab 300mg NS 100mL 1hr + durvalumab 1200mg NS 500mL 1hr (Imjudo + Imfinzi)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-28 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 500mL 1hr (Imfinzi)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-28 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-07 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-18 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-22 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-16 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-19 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-29 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-24 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 700mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-03 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-13 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-08 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 30min (Tecentriq + Avastin)

  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

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2025-01-24

Patient Summary:

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • The patient has a history of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with multiple lung metastases, treated with repeated transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), immunotherapy (Tecentriq (atezolizumab), and Avastin (bevacizumab), Durvalumab, Tremelimumab), and targeted therapy with Lenvima (lenvatinib, initiated on 2024-11-04).
• Liver Function:
  • Stable but compromised by HCC progression and repeated TACE treatments.
  • Evidence of viable tumors and capsular invasion (2024-11-11 CT), with splenomegaly potentially secondary to portal hypertension.
• Complications:
  • The patient experienced leukopenia, chronic abdominal pain, and increased CRP due to inflammation or possible infection.
  • His clinical trajectory demonstrates intermittent stability with significant risks of sepsis (2024-10-30).
• Other Findings:
  • Gastrointestinal complications include esophageal varices, hemorrhagic gastritis, duodenal ulcers (2024-10-30 EGD), and a colon polyp (2024-11-15 colonoscopy).

Problem 1. Recurrent HCC with Lung Metastases

• Objective:
  • History: Diagnosed with HCC in 2023 with subsequent TACE and immunotherapy.
  • Imaging:
    • 2023-12-08 CT: Right lobe HCC (9.2 cm, reduced from 12.6 cm) post-TACE with lipiodol retention.
    • 2024-11-11 CT: Viable tumors with capsular invasion and diffuse lung nodules.
  • Treatments: Immunotherapy (Durvalumab, Tremelimumab) and targeted therapy with Lenvima (2024-11-04), with improvement in local control but progressive lung metastases.
• Assessment:
  • The patient shows partial response to local interventions (e.g., TACE with necrosis of liver lesions as per 2023-12-08 CT). However, diffuse lung metastases represent disease progression, reducing prognosis.
  • The patient tolerated treatments like Lenvima and immunotherapy well, but sepsis delayed therapy initiation (2024-10-30 episode).
  • Stable liver function with no obvious decompensation currently suggests potential to continue targeted therapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Lenvima (lenvatinib) for systemic disease control, monitor for toxicity, and evaluate its impact on lung metastases.
  • Liver imaging (CT/MRI) every 6-8 weeks to monitor hepatic progression.
  • Consider palliative radiation therapy for lung metastases if symptomatic.
  • Maintain prophylactic antivirals (Baraclude (entecavir)) to manage HBV and prevent reactivation.

Problem 2. Leukopenia and Immune Status

• Objective:
  • 2025-01-22 CBC: WBC 2.80 × 10³/uL, PLT 43 × 10³/uL.
  • Leukopenia noted since 2024-11-11, likely related to TACE, chronic inflammation, or systemic disease progression.
  • CRP elevation (14.0 mg/dL, 2024-11-11), resolving post-antibiotics (2024-10-30 episode of fever).
• Assessment:
  • Persistent leukopenia places the patient at high risk for opportunistic infections.
  • Recent history of CRP elevation without blood culture growth suggests inflammatory or non-infectious origins.
  • Platelet decline indicates potential bone marrow suppression secondary to systemic therapies or splenic sequestration.
• Recommendations:
  • Colony-Stimulating Factors (e.g., G-CSF): Consider short courses for leukopenia correction if WBC declines further or patient exhibits infection signs.
  • Infection prophylaxis: Initiate broad antifungal prophylaxis or adjust empiric antibiotics if febrile.
  • Regular CBC and CRP monitoring weekly.

Problem 3. Gastrointestinal Complications

• Objective:
  • 2024-11-15 colonoscopy: Paris classification 0-Isp polyp at sigmoid colon, biopsy deferred.
  • 2024-10-30 EGD: Esophageal varices (F1CbLi), hemorrhagic gastritis, and shallow duodenal ulcers.
  • 2024-11-11: Persistent abdominal pain requiring opioids for relief.
• Assessment:
  • The sigmoid polyp could represent early neoplastic transformation; deferred biopsy delays definitive diagnosis.
  • Esophageal varices reflect underlying portal hypertension, necessitating endoscopic monitoring.
  • Persistent abdominal pain may reflect underlying gastrointestinal irritation or tumor burden.
• Recommendations:
  • Schedule repeat colonoscopy with biopsy of sigmoid polyp.
  • Initiate or continue Nexium (esomeprazole) for GERD and gastritis management.
  • Periodic EGD to monitor varices and ensure no high-risk bleeding signs.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Balance and Renal Function

• Objective:
  • 2025-01-22: Na 139 mmol/L, K 3.5 mmol/L, eGFR 144.23 mL/min/1.73m², creatinine 0.62 mg/dL.
  • History of splenomegaly with no significant renal compromise.
• Assessment:
  • Electrolytes and renal function remain stable. Lenvima (lenvatinib) requires monitoring for renal toxicity.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue routine electrolyte monitoring.
  • Ensure adequate hydration to reduce renal toxicity risks.

2024-06-28

[potential drug-induced thrombocytopenia]

Historical lab data shows a long-term decline in platelet levels. The patient’s treatment with atezolizumab and bevacizumab overlaps with this period, so the influence of these medications cannot be ruled out. Literature reports an incidence of immune thrombocytopenia of less than 1% with atezolizumab, while bevacizumab is associated with a much higher incidence of thrombocytopenia (58%; grades 3/4: 20% to 40%).

If clinically judged to be at risk of bleeding, a platelet transfusion might be considered.

The current treatment regimen has been switched to durvalumab, which has also been reported to cause immune thrombocytopenia. Please continue to monitor platelet levels.

• 2024-06-26 PLT 49 *10^3/uL
• 2024-05-28 PLT 62 *10^3/uL
• 2024-04-26 PLT 64 *10^3/uL
• 2024-04-19 PLT 61 *10^3/uL
• 2024-04-17 PLT 71 *10^3/uL
• 2024-02-15 PLT 118 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-18 PLT 120 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-19 PLT 151 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-08 PLT 118 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-24 PLT 120 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-04 PLT 117 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-03 PLT 139 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-02 PLT 131 *10^3/uL
• 2023-10-14 PLT 130 *10^3/uL
• 2023-10-12 PLT 169 *10^3/uL
• 2023-09-09 PLT 123 *10^3/uL
• 2023-09-07 PLT 172 *10^3/uL
• 2023-08-28 PLT 215 *10^3/uL

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-20 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the left ischium, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change, early bone mets? or other nature?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesion in both rib cages, maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, knees, and feet.
• 2024-12-26 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with multiple liver metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the lower lobe of right lung. Lung metastasis should be watched out.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism around the suture lines in the lower pelvic cavity. Post-operative inflammation may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower portion of the esophagus and adjacent E-G junction. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right neck level II lymph nodes. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2024-12-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Sigmoid cancer with parital obstruction post laparoscopic anterior resection on 2024/12/03, r/o leakage
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation. Some air in peritoneal cavity. Fat stranding in pelvic cavity.
    • Multiple liver tumors, metastases
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
• 2024-12-04 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, sigmoid colon, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy —- large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Resection margins: free
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (12/27)
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —- not received
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: pStage IVA, pT3N2b(if cM1a)
  • Gross Description:
    • Operation procedure: laparoscopic sigmoidectomy
    • Specimen site: sigmoid colon
    • Specimen size: 16.0 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: 3.5 x 2.0 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 5.5 cm and 5.5 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively.
    • Depth of invasion grossly: mesocolic soft tissue
    • Mucosa elsewhere: Two polyps measuring up to 0.5 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1: colon, non-tumor; A2: polyps; A3-8: tumor; A9-12: lymph node, mesocolic; B: distal resection margin; C: proximal resection margin.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stain of Synaptophysin is positive. The Ki-67 is about 70%.
    • Histologic Grade: G3: Poorly differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue
      
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: very close; Distance of tumor from margin: < 1 mm
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Tumor Budding: Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: not applicable
    • Tumor Deposits: absent
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 12/27
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN2b: Seven or more regional lymph nodes are positive
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): if cM1a (CT finding)
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): Adenomas are seen.
• 2024-11-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (111 - 29.3) / 111 = 73.60%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function at resting state.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Mild TR, and PR
    • Interventricular Septal hypertrophy.
• 2024-11-11 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, 30 cm above anal verge, biopsy — neuroendocrine tumor, grade 1.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with a few nests of neuroendocrine tumor, grade 1. No mitosis is present in the tumor of this specimen.
  • IHC stains: CD56 (+); CK7 (-), CK20 (-).
  • NOTE: Tumor grade might be the same or might be upgraded when the entire lesion is excised for further pathological evaluation.
• 2024-11-08 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under fair colon preparation.
    • One ulcerative tumor was noted in the sigmoid colon with lumen narrowing, Size 3.5 cm. (30 cm from anal verge)
  • Management
    • Biopsy+ tattoo+ clip, Specimen A
• 2020-11-26 Pathology - paranasal biopsy
  • Nasal tumor, excision — Compatible with trichofolliculoma
    
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of some hair follicles with sebaceous glands, opening on the surface, fibromyxoid stroma and some small follicles, it maybe compatible with trichofolliculoma. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2020-11-21 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • nasal tumor, right

[consultation]

• 2025-01-21 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q: for port-a insertion.
  • A: we will arrange port-A implantation tomorrow
• 2024-12-07 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • This 53-year-old male patient was a case of sigmoid cancer with parital obstruction and suspect liver metastasis, status post three-dimensional Laparoscopic anterior resection on 2024/12/03, rule out leakage.
    • The patient continues to complain of abdominal pain. There is tenderness at LLQ and RLQ and the patient shows a little muscle guarding upon palpation. Leukocytosis and increased CRP levels were noticed.
    • Therefore, we need your expert experience for further evaluation and management. Thanks a lot !!
    • Lab
      • CRP 2024-12-06 13.9 2024-12-07 35.7
        
      • WBC 2024-12-02 8.81 2024-12-06 13.79 2024-12-07 15.09
        
      • Neutrophil 2024-12-02 72.0 2024-12-06 84.3 2024-12-07 77.4
        
      • Lymphocyte 2024-12-02 20.5 2024-12-06 6.9 2024-12-07 9.4
        
      • Monocyte 2024-12-02 6.9 2024-12-06 3.9 2024-12-07 1.9
        
      • Eosinophil 2024-12-02 0.1 2024-12-06 0.0 2024-12-07 2.8
        
      • Basophil 2024-12-02 0.5 2024-12-06 0.0 2024-12-07 0.0
        
      • Band 2024-12-06 4.9 2024-12-07 5.7
  • A
    • O
      • 2024/12/07 Abd CT:
        • S/P colon operation. Some air in peritoneal cavity. Fat stranding in pelvic cavity.
        • Multiple liver metastases.
    • A/P
      • Peritonitis is impressed.
      • Agree with your current treatment with finiax.
      • Please adjust antibiotic according to culture results and clinical conditions.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-22
  • Surgery
    • port-A implantation        
  • Finding
    • via left cephalic vein
    • with cut-down method and 7.2fr kabi set
    • fixed at 19cm
• 2024-12-03
  • Surgery
    • 3D Laparoscopic AR        
  • Finding
    • Tumor at S colon with parital obstruction.
    • Anastomosis is done by SDH-29.
    • Drain into pelvis
    • 2ml Tissel + V-loc lateral suture

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-23 - carboplatin AUC 5 420mg NS 250mL 2hr + etoposide 80mg/m2 140mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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250124

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-24 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is splenomegaly (the greatest anterior-posterior dimension: 16.7 cm).
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma and myelofibrosis.
      • Please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Minimal ascites in the lower pelvis is suspected.
      • Please correlate with sonography.
    • A parapelvic cyst 2 cm in right kidney middle pole is noted.
      • Please correlate with sonography.
    • There is minimal pleura reaction at right CP angle. and mild pleura effusion at left CP angle.
      • There are several lymph nodes in right paratracheal space.
      • Please correlate with contrast enhanced CT.
    • There is no hyper-or hypodense lesion in the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas & left kidney.
  • IMP:
    • Splenomegaly (the greatest anterior-posterior dimension: 16.7 cm).
    • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma and myelofibrosis.
• 2025-01-16
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Mucosa break <5mm was noted at EC junction.
      • Hiatal hernia was noted.
    • Stomach
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
      • Some erosions/healing ulcers were noted at antrum, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenum
      • An ulcer scar was noted at bulb, AW.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric erosions and ulcer scars, antrum, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenal ulcer scar, bulb, AW
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2025-01-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; vessel: well-defined; echotexture: homogeneous echocontrast; no focal lesion was found
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Normal GB;Normal GB wall thickness; No biliary tract dilatation
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent PV
    • Kidney
      • Normal both renal size
    • Pancreas
      • The visible part of pancreas was decreased size and heterogeneous echogenecity, but others and tail was obscured by gas
    • Spleen
      • Splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Atrophy of pancreas
    • Suspected chronic pancreatitis
    • Splenomegaly
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image for Suspected chronic pancreatitis
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed

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2025-01-24

[Nutritional Strategy for Stage G3 Chronic Kidney Disease: Parenteral Formulation Choices]

Lab Data:

• 2025-01-23: Creatinine 1.71 mg/dL, eGFR 41.80 mL/min/1.73m²
  
• 2025-01-16: Creatinine 1.53 mg/dL, eGFR 47.53 mL/min/1.73m²

Assessment and Plan:

• Based on KDIGO staging, the patient’s renal function is classified as Stage G3. Commercial peripheral parenteral nutrition formulations can still be utilized. Considering the patient’s renal insufficiency, it is recommended to choose one of the two formulations with lower amino acid content from the options available at this facility:

1. SmofKabiven PI (1448 mL/bag):

• Amino acid: 46 g
  
• Glucose: 103 g
  
• Lipid: 41 g
  
• Total nitrogen: 7.4 g

2. Oliclinomel N4-550E Emulsion (1500 mL/bag):

• Amino acid: 33 g
  
• Glucose: 120 g
  
• Lipid: 30 g
  
• Electrolyte included

The above formulations are still appropriate for the patient’s current renal status.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-05-30 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96 - 23) / 96 = 76.04%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76
  • Conclusion:
    • Indeterminated LV filling pressure; severely dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR; mild TR.
    • Dilated proximal ascending aorta (36 mm).
• 2024-01-24 SONO - thyroid
  • Result: multiple nodules
    • Left nodules 0.34 cm ; 0.52 cm
    • R’t nodules 0.61 cm ; 0.32 cm ; 0.4 cm ; 0.3 cm
  • Diagnosis: Autoimmune thyroid disease
• 2023-11-27 Microsonography
  • VCDR 0.82/0.74
  • RNFL 62/98 um
• 2023-08-28 Microsonography
  • ERM od/ Full PRP ou
• 2023-08-28 Ophthalmoscopy
  • Clinical Diagnosis: TRD od
  • Report: all attached
• 2022-10-25 SONO - nephrology
  • Findings
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:8.18cm contracted
      • L’t:8.40cm contracted
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Sinus Not Dilated
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: cortical 1.04 cm
    • Stone None
    • Mass N
      • L’t: 2.72 cm
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic kidney disease with bilateral small sized kidney.
    • Left renal hyperechoic lesion suspect angiomyolipoma.
    • Right renal cyst.
• 2022-05-18 SONO - nephrology
  • Bilateral chronic kidney disease with small sized kidney.
  • Left renal hyperechoic lesion suspect angiomyolipoma.
• 2021-12-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (124 - 29) / 124 = 76.61%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Indeterminated LV filling pressure; mildly dilated LA; mild RV hypertrophy with impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification; dilated proximal ascending aorta (36mm).
• 2021-08-18 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 33.3 mL

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • 2025-01-08 Already suggest Hold pentop due to BM biopsy
  • A/P
    • Admission for BM A+B+C
  • Prescription
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Ferrum injection (ferric hydroxide sucrose 2%) 5mL NS 250mL 2hr ST IVD
• 2024-12-25, -10-09, -07-10, -04-17, -01-24 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Duan WeiLun, Hu YaHui x4
  • Diagnosis
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified [I25.9]
    • Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia [I49.2]
    • HCVD, unspecified, without CHF [I11.9]
    • Renal failure,unspecified, uremia NOS [N19]
    • Gastric ulcer, acute without mention of hemorrhage or perforation without mention of obstruction [K25.3]
    • Goiter, unspecified [E04.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 0.5# QW1357 28D
    • Feburic FC (febuxostat 80mg) 0.5# QW1357 28D
    • Kentamin (vit B1 50mg, B6 60mg, B12 500ug) 1# BID 28D
    • Zinga (zinc gluconate 78mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-12-04 SOAP, -09-18, -06-19, -03-27, -01-03 Cardiology Zhou XingHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Adapine SRFC (nifedipine 30mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Syntrend (carvedilol 25mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-11-01, -07-10, -04-17, -01-24 SOAP Nephrology Wang YiChun
  • Prescription x3
    • Ketosteril (ketoanalogue 630mg) 2# TID 28D
• 2024-10-09 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • 2024-10-09 Improvement of Hb a littile bit
  • A/P
    • Check lab first
    • Suggest adequate supply with iron, zinc, protein. If nutrition supplement is enough, then consider BM study for low corrected reticulocte count.
  • Prescription
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Ferrum injection (ferric hydroxide sucrose 2%) 5mL NS 250mL 2hr ST IVD
• 2024-07-10 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • 2024-07-10 Flu attack post anti-flu medication; low iron and zinc
  • A/P
    • On 2024-07-10, encourage intake more zinc/iron-containing foor. IV iron supplement will be given.
  • Prescription
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Ferrum injection (ferric hydroxide sucrose 2%) 5mL NS 250mL 2hr ST IVD
• 2024-06-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • For checking the etiology of anemia
    • Hx of T2DM, CKD, Dysrrhythmia s/p EPS
    • 2024-06-06 low iron and zinc
  • A/P
    • Check lab first
    • Suggest adequate supply with iron, zinc, protein. If nutrition supplement is enough, then consider BM study for low corrected reticulocte count.
  • Prescription
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2022-10-24 ~ 2022-10-31 POMR Nephrology Wang YiChun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
    • Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Fever, sicne 2022/10/22.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 63-year-old female, who was brought to our ER since she’d experienced fever since last Saturday. Meanwhile she’s experiening persistant UTI for years.
    • She had past history of:
      • chronic ischemic heart disease
      • DM
      • CKD, stage IV
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Gout.
    • She had no COVID vaccination record; she is allergic to Febuxostat.
    • Physical examination shows mild pale conjunctiva, no murmurs; no abnormal breathing sounds, no knocking flank pain, +1 edema on the shins.
    • Lab data shows elevated CRP: 8.54; Cre: 2.78.
    • The initial antibiotic regime was Cravit 250mg ST in ER, then we altered to Flumarin 1000mg QD (compromised renal function).
    • She was admitted to our ward for UTI treatment and for further examination.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After the admission, the patient’s vital sign was monitored closely.
    • The initial antibiotic was Cravit 250mg in ER and we altered to Flumarin 1000mg Q8H once she was admitted to our ward. Blood culture came out on 2022/10/27, pathogen was E. Coli, hense we De-escalated the antibiotic to Cefazolin 1gm Q12H till she was discharged.
    • We arranged renal echo on 2022/10/24, and the report result is as:
      • Chronic kidney disease with bilateral small sized kidney.
      • Left renal hyperechoic lesion suspect angiomyolipoma.
      • Right renal cyst.
    • And the renal function index has shown exacerbation (BUN and Cre).
    • We suggest the patient OPD follow up on Friday (2022/11/04) and the patient was discharged on 2022/10/31.
    • Take home medication was 1st generation Cephalosporin, Algitab and Acetal.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# PRNQ6H 4D
    • Algitab (alginic acid, MgCO3, Al(OH)3; 200mg) 1# PRNTID 4D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 4D

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2025-01-23

The patient is a 63-year-old individual with a history of chronic kidney disease (CKD, stage IV), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), chronic ischemic heart disease, and mixed hyperlipidemia. The data reflects significant issues with renal function, cardiovascular health, hematological abnormalities (anemia), and potential thyroid dysfunction. The findings also suggest signs of persistent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and possibly autoimmune thyroid disease. Key findings include:

• Renal Function:
  • Chronic kidney disease with progressively worsening estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from 21.00 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-06-20 to 27.20 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-12-12 (labs).
• Anemia:
  • Persistent anemia with hemoglobin (HGB) levels of 7.5-8.6 g/dL (2024-06-20 to 2024-12-12), low RBC counts, and signs of iron and zinc deficiency.
• Cardiovascular Health:
  • History of prolonged QT interval (2024-05-30 ECG) and structural abnormalities (dilated left atrium, 2024-05-30 echocardiography).
• Electrolyte Imbalances:
  • Possible imbalances in calcium (low-normal), phosphate, and magnesium levels.

Problem 1. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Stage IV

• Objective:
  • Persistently reduced eGFR (21.00-27.20 mL/min/1.73m²) from 2024-06-20 to 2024-12-12.
  • Nephrology ultrasound on 2022-10-25 revealed bilaterally contracted kidneys with increased echogenicity and suspected angiomyolipoma on the left kidney.
  • Elevated creatinine levels: 2.22-2.46 mg/dL from 2024-06-20 to 2024-12-12.
• Assessment:
  • The patient has worsening renal function consistent with CKD progression, potentially contributing to anemia and electrolyte imbalances. The suspected angiomyolipoma may require ongoing monitoring. Reduced renal clearance limits the effectiveness of certain medications and increases the risk of drug toxicity.
  • Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Feburic (febuxostat) have been adjusted for renal dosing.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring renal function (eGFR, creatinine, BUN) and consider to assess angiomyolipoma progression.
  • Evaluate for secondary hyperparathyroidism and metabolic acidosis (measure serum bicarbonate, PTH).

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Persistent low hemoglobin (7.5-8.6 g/dL) and hematocrit (23.7%-27.0%) from 2024-06-20 to 2024-12-12.
  • Reticulocyte counts low (2024-05-30), indicating inadequate bone marrow response.
  • Low ferritin (64.5-108.7 ng/mL) and iron saturation with supplementation.
  • Chronic diseases (CKD, T2DM) likely contributing.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia appears multifactorial: chronic disease, iron deficiency, and reduced erythropoiesis secondary to CKD. Recent therapy with “Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate)” and IV “Ferrum injection (ferric hydroxide sucrose)” shows marginal improvement.
  • Bone marrow biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, or myeloproliferative disorders.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue iron supplementation with “Ferrum injection” and “Foliromin FC.”
  • Evaluate for erythropoietin-stimulating agent (ESA) therapy, considering CKD-induced erythropoietin deficiency.
  • Check vitamin B12, folate, and transferrin saturation for other treatable causes.
  • Bone marrow biopsy (has been scheduled).

Problem 3. Iron Deficiency

• Objective:
  • Low iron levels: Severe deficiency noted on 2024-09-25 (Fe: 11 μg/dL, TIBC: 194 μg/dL, transferrin saturation: 6%) with gradual improvement to 55 μg/dL on 2024-12-12 (transferrin saturation: 23%, low-normal).
  • Ferritin levels: Borderline low-normal levels for chronic disease management:
    • 2024-12-12: 90.4 ng/mL (normal but suboptimal for replenishment during inflammation).
    • 2024-09-25: 108.7 ng/mL (normal).
    • 2024-06-20: 64.5 ng/mL (borderline low).
    • 2024-05-30: 64.1 ng/mL (low).
  • Treatments include “Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate)” and IV “Ferrum injection (ferric hydroxide sucrose),” which have led to partial improvement in serum iron and ferritin levels.
• Assessment:
  • The patient has persistent iron deficiency, which is multifactorial, likely due to:
    • Chronic disease and inflammation (CKD stage IV contributing to functional iron deficiency).
    • Insufficient erythropoiesis in response to anemia despite partial replenishment.
  • While iron therapy has improved serum iron and transferrin saturation levels, ferritin remains suboptimal for managing inflammation-associated anemia.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue iron supplementation: Maintain current regimen of IV “Ferrum injection” and oral “Foliromin FC” to optimize iron stores.
  • Monitor iron parameters: Reassess serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation, and ferritin after 6-8 weeks of therapy.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs): If hemoglobin levels fail to improve significantly, ESA therapy may be necessary to address anemia secondary to CKD.
  • Investigate inflammation and chronic disease contribution: Measure inflammatory markers (e.g., CRP, IL-6) and assess for underlying contributors to anemia (e.g., occult bleeding, malnutrition).

Problem 4. Cardiovascular Abnormalities

• Objective:
  • 2024-05-30 ECG: prolonged QT interval, nonspecific T wave abnormalities.
  • Echocardiography (2024-05-30): normal LVEF (76.04%), dilated left atrium, mild tricuspid regurgitation, and aortic sclerosis.
  • Blood pressure stable (128/63 mmHg on 2025-01-23).
• Assessment:
  • Prolonged QT may increase the risk of arrhythmias, particularly in the setting of CKD and electrolyte imbalances.
  • Left atrial dilation suggests chronic pressure/volume overload, potentially from hypertension or valvular issues.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue antihypertensive therapy: “Blopress (candesartan)”, “Adapine SRFC (nifedipine)”, and “Syntrend (carvedilol).”
  • Monitor QT interval and electrolytes (especially magnesium and potassium).
  • Evaluate for left atrial thrombus risk with echocardiography if atrial fibrillation is suspected.

Problem 5. Thyroid Disease

• Objective:
  • 2024-01-24 thyroid ultrasound showed multiple nodules and suspected autoimmune thyroid disease.
  • Free T4 (1.18 ng/dL) and TSH (1.279 μIU/mL) on 2024-06-21 were within range.
• Assessment:
  • While thyroid function appears normal, nodule size warrants periodic re-evaluation. Autoimmune thyroid disease may predispose the patient to future hypothyroidism.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat thyroid function tests (Free T4, TSH) annually or with symptoms.
  • Monitor thyroid nodule size and characteristics with follow-up ultrasound every 6-12 months.

Problem 6. Persistent Infections (not posted)

• Objective:
  • Urinary culture on 2022-10-25 showed Escherichia coli.
  • Recurrent UTIs with elevated leukocytes (6-9/HPF, 2024-12-12 urine microscopy) and proteinuria (UACR: 830.6 mg/g, 2024-12-12).
• Assessment:
  • Recurrent infections may stem from CKD, bladder dysfunction, or immune compromise. Persistent proteinuria suggests ongoing kidney damage, which could exacerbate susceptibility to infections.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider bladder function evaluation (e.g., post-void residual measurement).
  • Continue surveillance for UTI with urine cultures during symptoms.
  • Evaluate for prophylactic antibiotics or cranberry extract in recurrent UTI prevention.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-01-07 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch and D-aorta
  • Enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to supine position
  • Coronary arterial calcification indicating CAD
• 2024-12-26 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-12-25 MRI - brain
  • Brain atrophy. No brain mass or nodule. Old left putamen lacunar infarct. Post OP at left skull.
• 2024-12-25 Mini-Mental Status Examination, MMSE
  • MMSE score = 15
  • The CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating) interview was conducted with the patient’s younger sister via telephone.
  • The sister stated that the patient had been living alone in the past and spent limited time interacting with family members. Around September of this year (2024), after more frequent interactions with the patient, she noticed a decline in the patient’s cognitive performance. For example, the patient often forgets tasks she has just completed, loses track of steps in activities, and requires guidance for tasks such as doing laundry or getting dressed. The patient’s cognitive performance fluctuates significantly, with periods of clarity and decline.
    
  • During the assessment, the patient’s response time to questions was noticeably prolonged, and her thoughts frequently paused, requiring frequent prompts from the evaluator. The patient was unable to fully provide basic information such as work history and phone details during the evaluation.
• 2024-12-24 EEG
  • Conclusion
    • there are diffuse background slowing at 6-7 Hz, with wax and wane, there are intermittent delta activities mainly at bil. frontal region
    • photic stimulation showed symmetric photo-driving response
    • hyperventilation study was not done
  • EEG classification: abnormal significance I, background slowing
  • Interpretation: this EEG sudy showed mild diffuse encephatlopathy
• 2024-12-18 KUB
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Hepatomegaly is suspected.
• 2024-12-17 CT - abdomen
  • A patchy density (2.6cm) at LLL. Linear density at right lung margin.
  • Focal low attenuation in right kidney r/o nephritis. R/O left renal angiomyolipoma (5mm).
  • Minimal pericardial effusion.
  • Retroversion of uterus.
  • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
• 2024-12-17 CXR
  • Ground glass opacity in right upper lung zone.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
• 2024-09-05 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-03-01, -02-28 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is noted. Please correlate with CT.
• 2023-11-14 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, RUL, CT-guide biopsy — acute suppurative inflammation
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with abundant fibrinopurulent exudate and mild interstitial fibrosis. No granuloma or malignancy is found. The PAS and AFB special stains are negative.
  • The immunohistochemical stain of CK reveals no invasive tumor. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2023-11-09 CT - chest
  • Indication: Right upper lung mass
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Mass like lesion at right upper lobe measuring 2.53cm in largest dimension is found. Regional Consolidation is also noted.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at both sides of the paratracheal region.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • There is moderate bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Enlarged left adrenal gland is found.
  • Imp: Right upper lobe mass lesion measuring 2.53cm. r/o lung cancer.
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T1(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-11-08 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, post iliac crest, biopsy — Marrow hypoplasia. Correlated with clinic features, the histological finding is compatible with aplastic anemia
  • The sections show hypocellular marrow (<5%). All three lineages are markedly decreased. Scattered CD138+ mature plasma cells in interstitium, account for 25% of marrow cells. No increased CD34+ and/or CD117+ blasts. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2023-11-05 CT - brain
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • Subacute SDH along falx, tentorium and bil. cerebral convexity with repeat bleeding and mass effect causing midline shift to right.
  • IMP:
    • Subacute SDH along falx, tentorium and bil. cerebral convexity with repeat bleeding and mass effect.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-07 SOAP Neurology Chen PeiYa
  • Prescription
    • Syntam Granules (piracetam 1200mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Madopar (levodopa 200mg, benserazide 50mg; 250mg) 0.5# TID 7D
    • Mirapex (pramipexole 0.375mg) 1# QN 7D
• 2024-12-17 ~ 2024-12-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sepsis, blood culture: Klebsiella pneumoniae
    • Severe aplastic anemia with severe neutropenia and severe thrombocytopenia
    • Neutropenia, unspecified
    • Mild diffuse encephalopathy
    • Unspecified dementia, mild
  • CC
    • Fever up to 41’C at night    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 75-year-old female with HTN and aplastic anemia diagnosed on 2011-11-12, and under regular follow-up at our oncology outpatient department. She has a history of traumatic subdural hemorrhage involving the falx, tentorium, and bilateral cerebral convexity with mass effect, causing a midline shift to the right. She underwent burr hole drainage on 2023-11-05.
    • Currently, she presents with fever up to 40’C at night, accompanied by weakness, high fever, generalized fatigue, body aches, and epigastric pain without vomiting. Her vital signs include a blood pressure of 136/65 mmHg, pulse of 108 bpm, temperature of 40.1’C, respiration rate of 18 breaths per minute. Her oxygen saturation is 97%. On examination, she appears pale conjunctiva, and no icteric sclera. Neurologically, she has normal muscle strength in all four limbs, a stable gait, and isocoric pupils with a light reflex but also had mental confusion and give an irrelevant answer. Laboratory results from 2024-12-17 at 03:01 show potassium (K) of 3.6 mmol/L, creatinine of 1.15 mg/dL, C-reactive protein (CRP) of 21.1 mg/dL, ALT of 29 U/L, and complete blood count (CBC) results of WBC 0.42 x 10^3/µL, hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL, and platelets 2 x 10^3/µL.
    • Under the impression of aplastic anemia, she received 2 units of leukocyte-reduced packed red blood cells (LPRBC), 2 units of leukocyte-reduced platelets (LRP), ceftazidime, and lenograstim. She was subsequently transferred to the oncology ward for follow-up.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient received LPRBC/LRP transfusions due to pancytopenia. On 2024-12-19, the patient received 2 units of LPRBC and 1 unit of LRP, followed by 2 additional units of LRP. According to the treatment plan, transfusions are considered if hemoglobin drops below 8.
    • The patient is being treated with 4.5g/vial of Tapimicyn every 6 hours intravenously for the Klebsiella pneumoniae infection. Yet, the patient has fever on 2024/12/26 and after taking acetaminophen, the temperature remains normal. Laboratory results show a PCT of 0.61 ng/ml and CRP of 5.8 mg/dL, so continue Tapimicyn therapy which covered this KP.
    • Neurological evaluation was performed due to ongoing consciousness disturbances and suspected dementia and delirium. Neurological findings include bradyphrenia and recent memory impairment. On examination, the patient was alert with fluent speech and normal cranial nerve function, with no focal weakness observed but notable impairments in short-term memory and attention.
    • An EEG suggested mild diffuse encephalopathy, and the CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating) score is 1, indicating mild cognitive decline.
    • The patient was prescribed Lamictal 50mg daily, Aricept (donepezil 10mg) daily, and Witgen (memantine 10mg) twice daily for cognitive support.
    • The patient is stable and tolerating the blood transfusions well, with no fever after acetaminophen use. The CDS score is 1, and further neuro and hematology outpatient follow-up is planned.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Jadenu (deferasirox 360mg) 1# TIDAC 4D
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC 4D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Aricept orodispersible tab (donepezil 10mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Witgen (memantine 10mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Lamictal (lamotrigine 50mg) 1# QD 4D
• 2024-12-03 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A/P
    • Apply Revolade F.C. (eltrombopaq 25mg) 6 tabs daily for 4 months first but it will be applied for 6 months later on. The starting dose could be titrated to 75 mg daily and ramp up.
  • Prescription
    • diphenhydramine 30mg ST IVD
    • NS 500mL IVD
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Jadenu (deferasirox 360mg) 1# QDAC 7D
• 2024-02-16 ~ 2024-03-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Severe aplastic anemia, post immunosuppressive therapy
    • Other pancytopenia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Progressive fatigue and dizziness for a week.
  • Present illness history
    • This 70 year old female had history of aplastic anemia.
    • The aplastic anemia was diagnosed on 2023/11. She has been under regular follow up at Oncology OPD since then. Blood transfusion and G-CSF were prescribed if anemia or leucopenia were found during follow up of serum data. Ciclysporin was regular prescribed at OPD.
    • This time, she complaint progressive fatigue and dizziness for a week. She could not ambulate due to the aboved symptoms. She came for regular OPD follow up on 2024/02/15.
    • Pancytopenia and bandemia were showed by serum data. LPRBC 2 unit and LRP 2 unit were transfused.
    • Today, she was admitted to our ward for pancytopenia due to underlying aplastic anemia.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • A 70-year-old female with a history of aplastic anemia.
    • Bone marrow biopsy (2024/11/08) showed hypocellular marrow (<5%).
    • Lab (2024/02/16) showed: 1) Hb: 5.4g/dL; 2) WBC: 850/uL (ANC:150/uL); 3) PLT: 1000uL; 4) Reticulocyte: 4/uL.
    • She was admitted due to severe aplastic anemia.
    • After admission, Cyclosporine 100mg/cap 1# TID was given and recheck cyclosporine serum level every Tuesday.
    • As severe leukopenia was noted, Filgrastim (G-CSF) 300mcg was given.
    • Empirical antibiotic for preventing infection: 1) Loforan (2024/02/16 ~ 2024/2/23); 2) Mycostatin (2024/02/16 ~ 2024/03/01); 3) Targocid (since 2024/02/28); 4) Cefepine (2024/02/28 ~ 2024/03/26).
    • She had reveived thymoglobuline (ATG) 500mg QD (2024/02/23 ~ 2024/02/27) for severe aplastic anemia treatment.
    • Adaquate transfusion was given as need. Keep cyclosporine 100mg/cap 1# TID and close monitor her vital sign and CBC.
    • After treatment, the patient’s general status improved but WBC level improved was limited.
    • Under the relative stable clinical condition, the patient was discharged on 3/26 with outpatient department follow-up and keep cyclosporine 100mg/cap 1# TID for treatment of severe aplastic anemia.
  • Prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# TID 7D for aplastic anemia
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • hydralazine 50mg 1# BID 7D
• 2023-12-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • O: 2023/11/08 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
    • Bone marrow, post iliac crest, biopsy — Marrow hypoplasia
    • Correlated with clinic features, the histological finding is compatible with aplastic anemia
  • A
    • Severe aplastic anemia
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
    • Other pancytopenia
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • Prescription
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# BID
• 2023-11-22 ~ 2023-12-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Severe aplastic anemia
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
    • Other pancytopenia
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • hemtochezia (red colored) since this morning amd vomited today but no bloody material
  • Present illness
    • This 70-year-old female has a medical history of anemia.
    • She experienced a traumatic SDH along the falx, tentorium, and bilateral cerebral convexity with a mass effect causing midline shift to the right, following which she underwent burr hole drainage on 2023-11-05. She was discharged on 2023/11/16. TOCC(-).
    • She presented with hematuria and bloody stools for several days, prompting her family to bring her to our ED. Upon arrival, her vital signs were recorded as follows: Temperature (T) 36’C, Pulse (P) 94 beats per minute, Respiratory Rate (R) 18 breaths per minute, Blood Pressure (BP) 123/59 mmHg, and SPO2 (oxygen saturation) at 97%. Her Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was clear.
    • Laboratory tests revealed a low platelet count (PLT: 10,000), decreased WBC 1000/uL, anemia (Hb: 3.7g/dL) and PL 1000/uL. Following a blood transfusion, her platelet count increased to 44,000, and her hemoglobin levels rose from 6.9 to 7.4g/dL.
    • After treatment with GCSF, her WBC count increased from 1.41 to 1.64. Lactic acid was measured at 2.4, stool occult blood was 4+, and BUN was 27. She reported an approximate body weight loss of 2kg this month. Chest x-ray revealed patch density at the right upper lobe (RUL). A computed tomography guided biopsy was performed on a mass lesion in the right upper lobe on 2023-11-15, yielding negative findings. Urine analysis showed no abnormalities. She denied any recent travel or specific contact/cluster history.
    • Under the impression of pancytopenia and severe aplastic anemia, so she wsa admitted.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we administered empirical antibiotics such as cefotaxime to prevent infection.
    • The patient was kept NPO (nothing by mouth) due to GI bleeding and hematuria, and received IV fluid supply.
    • We administered another blood transfusion to address her pancytopenia and low thrombocyte count.
    • There was mild swelling in her eyes following the blood transfusion, but she declined an injection of antihistamine.
    • We consulted with oncology for pancytopenia, so she transfer to 11A care on 2023/11/23.
    • On critical care for severe aplastic anemia and we told family condition. Apply Major Illness and blood transfusion during hospitalization.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2023/12/02. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# BID
• 2023-11-05 ~ 2023-11-16 POMR Neurosurgery Xu XianDa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Traumatic subdural hemorrhage along falx, tentorium and bilateral cerebral convexity with mass effect causing midline shift to right status post burr hole drainage on 2023-11-05.
    • Pancytopenia
    • Right upper lobe mass lesion post computed tomography guided biopsy on 2023-11-15.
    • Fever
    • Idiopathic aplastic anemia
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Neutropenia
  • CC
    • Suffered from right side weakness suspect due to fall down.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 70-year-old female with a medical history of anemia. Her current presentation includes right-sided weakness, which is suspected to be a result of a fall, along with signs of potential oral bleeding. She was brought to our Emergency Room (ER) by her family.
    • Upon arrival at the ER, her vital signs were recorded as follows: Temperature (T) 40’C, Pulse (P) 107 beats per minute, Respiratory Rate (R) 18 breaths per minute, Blood Pressure (BP) 176/84 mmHg, and SPO2 (oxygen saturation) at 98%. Her Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was E4V2M5, indicating immobility in her right hand and a recent decline in her level of consciousness.
    • According to her family, she had experienced a recent deterioration in her level of consciousness and reduced function in her right hand. A brain CT scan revealed the presence of a chronic subdural hematoma on the left side with midline displacement.
    • Her serum laboratory data indicated low platelet count (PLT: 19 x10^3/uL), decreased white blood cell count (WBC: 0.70 x10^3/uL), and low hemoglobin levels (HGB: 7.6 g/dL). Neurosurgery (NS) was consulted and recommended immediate admission to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) for intensive care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • A woman who required infection control measures, including the use of Tapimycin, received treatment for pancytopenia through G-CSF administration and blood transfusions with FFP, Cryo, and LPR. On 2023-11-05, she underwent Burr hole drainage to remove a chronic subdural hematoma. Successful ventilator weaning and extubation took place on 2023-11-06. Hematology consultation was sought to evaluate her pancytopenia. Her latest assessment revealed a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of E4V5M6, and she remained stable from a hemodynamic perspective. Consequently, she was transferred to a ward for ongoing care on 2023-11-08, maintaining clear consciousness throughout her stay.
    • The surgical wound on her left scalp was observed to be clean and dry. To prevent seizures, she was prescribed the anticonvulsant medication Keppra. Rheumatology consultation was also sought, and they suggested potential causes for the pancytopenia, including infection, drug reactions, bone marrow diseases (often cancer), and SLE. Pending the bone marrow pathology report, a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy were performed, revealing marrow hypoplasia.
    • In addition to this, she received 2 units of packed red blood cells (PRBC) and 2 units of platelet (PH) transfusions to address anemia and thrombocytopenia. A chest CT scan was conducted to investigate a suspected lung cancer in the right upper lung mass, and a lung biopsy was performed after consultation with a chest specialist. Rehabilitation programs were initiated to address leg weakness. Once her neurological and overall condition stabilized, she was discharged home, with outpatient follow-up appointments scheduled. Suture removal would be performed during one of these outpatient visits.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Keppra (levetiracetam 500mg) 1# BID
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# TID
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) ASORDER EXT
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H
• 2023-02-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Wan XiangLin
  • S: She was referred on account of anemia told at LMD
  • Assessment:
    • Pancytopenia, suggest bone marrow study
    • refuse transfusion.
  • Plan:
    • Check BCS
    • Check CBC&DC, PT, aPTT, bleeding time and stool OB
    • Check CXR

[consultation]

• 2024-12-23 Neurology

  • Q
    • For suspected demetia
    • This time due to fever, she was brought to ER. Then she received 2 units of leukocyte-reduced packed red blood cells (LPRBC), 2 units of leukocyte-reduced platelets (LRP), ceftazidime, and lenograstim. She was subsequently transferred to the oncology ward for follow-up.
    • Also, her daughter said she had decline from previous level of function on speaking and conversation (Slowed speech with irrelevant responses) and poor judgment (What to do if you find a wallet? Unable to answer) which last more than 1 week.
    • We need your expertise for evaluation of demetia, thank you so much.
  • A
    • O
      • bradyphrenia and memeory impairment in recent days
      • NE: aware, fluent speech, normal cranial nerves, no obvious focal weakness
        • but impaired in short-term memory and attention
    • Impression:
      • R/O vascular dementia, R/O post-ictal confusion
      • R/O metabolic/toxin encephalopathy
      • R/O chronic infection
    • Suggest:
      • EEG and MMSE/CDR might be arranged
      • Witgen 1# BID and Aricept 1# QD by self-expense
      • Lamictal (50) 1# QD might be added
      • If clinical deterioration, JC virus DNA might be checked, and alpha-interferon might be considered

• 2023-11-22 Hemato-Oncology

  • Q
    • For Leukopenia. (GCS-F 150mcg stat is administered in the emergency department) Is continuing to administer it? How often is it administered? Is it covered by NHI?
    • This is a 70-year-old female with a medical history of anemia. She suffered from traumatic subdural hemorrhage along falx, tentorium and bilateral cerebral convexity with mass effect causing midline shift to right status post burr hole drainage on 2023-11-05. She just discharge on 2023/11/16.
    • She had hematuria and bloody stool for several days. She was brought to our Emergency Room (ER) by her family. Upon arrival at the ER, her vital signs were recorded as follows: Temperature (T) 36’C, Pulse (P) 94 beats per minute, Respiratory Rate (R) 18 breaths per minute, Blood Pressure (BP) 123/59 mmHg, and SPO2 (oxygen saturation) at 97%. Her Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was clear.
    • Her serum laboratory data indicated low platelet count (PLT:10000), decreased white blood cell count (WBC:1000), and low hemoglobin levels (HGB:3.7g/dL). After blood transfushion her platelet become (44000); (Hb:6.9 -> 7.4). After GCSF WBC(1.41 -> 16.4); Lactic:2.4, stool OB4+; BUN:27.
    • She compliant her body weight loss around 2kg this month. Her chest x ray showed Patch density at RUL. She was done right upper lobe mass lesion post computed tomography guided biopsy on 2023-11-15. Negative finding was found by urine analysis. She denied travel or specific contact/cluster history currently.
    • Under the impression of Anemia cause know,she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
    • So we need your help and accessment. Thank you.
  • A
    • Dear doctor: This 70 year old woman is a case of 1. Traumatic subdural hemorrhage along falx, tentorium and bilateral cerebral convexity with mass effect causing midline shift to right status post burr hole drainage on 2023-11-05. 2. aplastic anemia. She was admiited due to hematuria and bloody stool. We are consulted for aplastic anemia (AA).
    • AA is an immune-mediated hematopoietic disorder characterized by hypocellular bone marrow and possible life-threatening cytopenias. Please complete survey causes of acquired aplastic anemia: PNH, HSV (herpes simplex virus) IgM 1+2.
    • For the patient frail with severe AA, may try lower-intensity treatments: cyclosporin 5 mg/kg/day. (BW:42.5kg)
    • Initial cyclosporin 100mg BID and then check cyclosporin level at least weekly for the first month and then every 2 weeks for the next 2 months and later every month if there was no significant elevation of serum creatinine. [Dose adjusted to keep trough blood level of 150 to 250 ng/ml].
    • In addition, check Complete blood counts, liver and renal function tests at least weekly for the first month and then every 2 weeks for the next 2 months and later every month if there was no significant elevation of serum creatinine.
    • Furthermore, during using cyclosporin, please watch for blood pressure, and eletrolye because CsA may cause renal insufficiency, hypertension, and magnesium wasting. Also, neurologic symptoms should be evaluated promptly because CsA can rarely be associated with development of serious neurotoxicity, including posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
    • Moreover, CsA also can cause hemolysis, tremor, vitiligo, gingival hyperplasia, and hypertrichosis. Hence, we need to discuss with patient about the benefit and risk of using CsA before using it.
    • On the other way, best supportive care is very important for aplatic anemia including blood transfusion when Hgb < 7-8 or Plt < 20k (prevent spontaneous bleeding).
    • GCSF is indicated for patient with severe aplastic anemia with infection.
    • Thanks for your consultation.

• 2023-11-13 Rehabilitation

  • A
    • Physical examination
      • 2023/11/13 12:38 T/P/R: 36.4’C / 77bpm / 17bpm BP:126/60mmHg
      • Body weight: 42.5
        
    • Ranchos Los Amigo level: VI
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: grossly intact
      • Speech: intact
      • Swallowing: NG(-)
        • 3-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
        • 30-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
        • 90-cc clear water test: choking(-), wet voice(-), drooling(-)
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Brunnstrom’s stage: RUE P/D: VI/VI, RLE: V
        
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE: 5/4
        • LUE/LLE: 5/5
      • Functional ability: walk slowly under contact guard with mildly unsteady gait
      • BADL: grossly ID under contact guard
    • Assessment
      • Traumatic subdural hemorrhage along falx, tentorium and bilateral cerebral convexity with mass effect causing midline shift to right status post burr hole drainage on 2023/11/05 with right monoparesis
      • Pancytopenia
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange PT rehabilitation programs.
      • Goal: Ambulation with device smoothly.

• 2023-11-09 Rheumatology and Immunology

  • Q
    • This 70-year-old female patient had suffered from bilateral SDH s/p burr hole on 2023/11/05.
    • However, we found her serum laboratory data indicated low platelet count (PLT: 19 *10^3/uL), decreased white blood cell count (WBC: 0.70 x10^3/uL), and low hemoglobin levels (HGB: 7.6 g/dL). G-CSF and blood transfusion with FFP, Cryo, LPR for pancytopenia.
    • According the patient’s statement, she complained general weakness, unstable gait after received Pneumococcal Vaccine in 2022.
    • She visited LMD for help, where pancytopenia was told then referred to TuCheng ChangGung Hospital for help. Thrombocytopenia was diagnosed and blood transfusion in 2022. She loss follow-up on hematology clinic.
    • The latest bloodwork results on 11/8 showed WBC: 0.60 x10^3/uL, Hb: 8.5g/dl, Platelet: 128 *10^3/uL. We had consulted hematology who bone marrow aspiration and biopsy was done. We will check autoimmune profile (ANA, C3, C4, anti ds DNA, RF, anti Ro/La, Anti sm/RNP), nutrition profile (vitamin B12, folic acid), LDH, HIV (EIA), EB-VCA IgM, serum EP, serum IFE, serum light chain, IgG, IgA, IgM, B2 microglobulin, albumin, Total protein by Hema suggested.
    • We need your professional evaluation and recommendation for further management. Thank you very much for your time!
  • A
    • For pancytopenia, infection, drug, bone marrow disease (often cancer), and SLE is often the cause.
    • Please complete hematological survey first, inform me if any of the autoimmune test showed abnormal results.

• 2023-11-08 Hemato-Oncology

  • A
    • Dear doctor: This 70 year old woman is a case of chronic subdural hematoma on the left side with midline displacement. We are consulted for pancytopenia.
    • Pancytopenia may be caused by bone marrow aplasia, marrow infiltration/replacement, ineffective hematopoiesis, and/or excessive blood cell destruction or sequestration.
    • Please check autoimmune profile (ANA, C3, C4, anti ds DNA, RF, anti Ro/La, Anti sm/RNP), nutrition profile (vitamin B12, folic acid), LDH, HIV (EIA), EB-VCA IgM, serum EP, serum IFE, serum light chain, IgG, IgA, IgM, B2 microglobulin, albumin, Total protein.
    • Survey medication history which may cause bone marrow suppression.
    • Arrange abdominal echo to survey splenomegaly.
    • Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are also indicated for pancytopenia.

• 2023-11-08 Anesthesia

  • Q
    • Consult for anesthesia assessment
    • This 70-year-old female. Had medical history of anemia (The patient is anemic and it is not known if she has any hematology-oncology disease. The family member informed that the patient went to TuCheng Hospital for medical treatment and was advised to have a lumpar puncture, but the patient refused. It is not known about the extent of the current treatment. PharmaCloud showed the patient have been regularily injected iron supplement in the outpatient clinic. The current consciousness is E3V2M5-6, and normal conversations are not possible. The patient and her family members do not know the condition of the disease.)
    • This time, she suffered from fall down noticing potential oral bleeding, immobility in his right hand, and a recent deterioration in his level of consciousness. Brain CT scan revealed a chronic subdural hematoma on the left side with midline displacement. We will be arrange operation for removal chronic SDH on B level on today.
  • A
    • We were informed about the emergency case of removal chronic SDH.
    • We’ll prepare GA for the coming procedures.
    • Assessment: ASA IV/E (High risk of neurologic deficits, hemorrhage, shock, or even death)
    • Thanks for your consultation

• 2023-11-05 Neurosurgery

• 2023-11-05 Neurology

[medication]

ciclosporin 100mg 1# TID PO 2024-02-16 ~ IPD Thymoglobuline 150mg QD IVD 2024-02-24 ~ 2024-02-27 4D

Treatment of aplastic anemia in adults - 2024-03-21 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-aplastic-anemia-in-adults

• Medically fit
  • For patients ≥40 years (some other experts advise ≥50 years), we suggest triple IST (ie, horse antithymocyte globulin [hATG], cyclosporine [CsA], and eltrombopag) rather than immunosuppressive therapy (IST) with hATG plus CsA alone (without eltrombopag) or other regimens, based on superior outcomes with an acceptable safety profile.
  • Allogeneic HCT is associated with excessive morbidity and transplant-related mortality (TRM) in this setting; long-term survival is approximately 50 percent (inferior to that of younger patients) and has not changed significantly for several decades [8,9].

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2025-01-23

The patient, a 75-year-old female with a history of severe aplastic anemia (SAA) and hypertension, presents with pancytopenia, signs of dementia (Clinical Dementia Rating 1), and recurrent infections. Current challenges include hematological abnormalities, organ function impairment, cognitive decline, and electrolyte imbalances.

Problem 1. Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA)

• Objective:
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2023-11-08): Hypocellular marrow (<5%) with markedly reduced cell lines, consistent with SAA.
  • Peripheral blood results (2024-12-17): WBC 0.42 x 10^3/µL, hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL, platelets 2 x 10^3/µL.
  • History of sepsis with Klebsiella pneumoniae (2024-12-17), requiring Tapimycin IV.
  • Blood transfusions effective in stabilizing anemia and thrombocytopenia but transient (e.g., hemoglobin from 5.4 to 7.4 g/dL, 2024-12-19).
• Assessment:
  • The patient meets criteria for severe aplastic anemia (SAA) with persistent pancytopenia and bone marrow failure.
  • Current management with Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin) shows stable trends, but there’s a lack of response in WBC improvement, suggesting refractory or persistent disease.
  • High risk for opportunistic infections due to profound neutropenia and recurrent febrile episodes.
• Recommendations:
  • Treatment: Optimize immunosuppressive therapy with Eltrombopag (a thrombopoietin receptor agonist) to stimulate hematopoiesis in combination with existing therapy.
  • Monitoring: Weekly CBC, reticulocyte count, and cyclosporine trough levels. Bone marrow reassessment at 6 months.
  • Infections: Continue antibiotic prophylaxis and consider fungal prophylaxis (e.g., Posaconazole).
  • Transfusion strategy: Maintain hemoglobin >7-8 g/dL and platelets >10,000/µL with leukoreduced and irradiated products.

Problem 2. Cognitive Decline/Dementia

• Objective:
  • Mini-Mental Status Examination (2024-12-25): Score = 15. Clinical Dementia Rating = 1, with fluctuating cognitive performance.
  • EEG (2024-12-24): Diffuse slowing (6–7 Hz), indicating mild diffuse encephalopathy.
  • Brain MRI (2024-12-25): Brain atrophy, old left putamen infarct, no mass lesions.
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s cognitive impairment (e.g., bradyphrenia, short-term memory loss) aligns with vascular dementia, possibly secondary to cerebrovascular disease.
  • Ongoing encephalopathy could be related to metabolic disturbances, infection, or medication effects (e.g., cyclosporine neurotoxicity).
• Recommendations:
  • Evaluation: Screen for reversible causes (e.g., vitamin B12, thyroid function, metabolic panel). Consider JC virus DNA testing if progressive deterioration occurs.
  • Treatment: Continue Witgen (memantine) and Aricept (donepezil). Add Lamictal (lamotrigine) cautiously for bradyphrenia if clinically appropriate.
  • Cognitive Support: Implement structured cognitive training programs to maintain function.

Problem 3. Infection Risk

• Objective:
  • Recurrent sepsis episodes: Klebsiella pneumoniae (blood culture, 2024-12-17); treated with Tapimycin (piperacillin/tazobactam).
  • Recent fever (2024-12-26): Resolved after acetaminophen with stable CRP (5.8 mg/dL).
• Assessment:
  • Severe neutropenia (ANC <500/µL) remains the primary risk factor.
• Recommendations:
  • Prophylaxis: Start pentamidine for Pneumocystis jirovecii and continue antibacterial coverage. Fungal prophylaxis (e.g., voriconazole) should be added.
  • Cultures: Ensure repeat blood and urine cultures if fever recurs.
  • G-CSF: Consider short-term filgrastim if severe infections occur despite prophylaxis.

Problem 4. Cardiovascular and Organ Function

• Objective:
  • Chest X-ray (2025-01-07): Calcified aorta, cardiomegaly (likely positional).
  • Echocardiography: Recommended to assess functional reserve.
  • Persistent mild hepatomegaly (CT, 2024-12-17) and kidney involvement (focal low attenuation, r/o nephritis).
• Assessment:
  • The calcified aorta and history of hypertension are risk factors for vascular complications, including cognitive decline and further organ ischemia.
  • Hepatic and renal findings could indicate subclinical organ dysfunction secondary to anemia or infection.
• Recommendations:
  • Cardiac: Baseline echocardiography for ejection fraction and valvular assessment. Optimize antihypertensive management with Sevikar FC (amlodipine/olmesartan).
  • Renal: Monitor creatinine and electrolytes. Consider renal ultrasound if nephritis signs persist.
  • Liver: Follow-up imaging and liver function tests to evaluate hepatomegaly.

Problem 5. Electrolyte and Metabolic Imbalances

• Objective:
  • Serum potassium (2024-12-17): Normal (3.6 mmol/L) but risks of fluctuation with cyclosporine.
  • No hypomagnesemia or hypokalemia documented recently.
• Assessment:
  • Cyclosporine-induced renal magnesium wasting is a potential concern, especially with concurrent infections or stress.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor electrolytes weekly. Supplement magnesium orally as needed.
  • Ensure adequate hydration to mitigate potential nephrotoxicity.

Summary of Priorities

• Address severe aplastic anemia with optimized immunosuppression and infection prophylaxis.
• Evaluate and manage cognitive decline and address reversible causes.
• Enhance infection prevention and ensure prompt treatment of febrile episodes.
• Monitor and manage organ function to prevent further complications.
• Regularly reassess and maintain electrolyte balance to support overall stability.

[Diagnosis] (not posted)

The primary diagnosis appears to be severe aplastic anemia (SAA). This diagnosis is strongly supported by the clinical and laboratory findings of pancytopenia, bone marrow hypocellularity, and recurrent infections. Below is a detailed evaluation with differential diagnoses and evidence-based reasoning.

Primary Diagnosis - Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA)

• Evidence:
  • Bone marrow biopsy (2023-11-08): Hypocellular marrow (<5%), markedly decreased cell lines without increased blasts, consistent with aplastic anemia.
  • Peripheral blood findings:
    • Persistent pancytopenia (e.g., WBC 0.42 x 10^3/µL, hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL, platelets 2 x 10^3/µL on 2024-12-17).
    • Severe neutropenia and thrombocytopenia meeting SAA criteria (ARC < 60,000/µL; platelets < 20,000/µL; ANC < 500/µL).
  • Symptoms and clinical course:
    • Recurrent infections (sepsis with Klebsiella pneumoniae, 2024-12-17).
    • Fatigue and weakness attributable to anemia (e.g., presentation on 2024-12-17).
    • Bleeding risk due to thrombocytopenia.

Differential Diagnoses

1. Hypoplastic Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

• Rationale for consideration:
  • Both SAA and hypoplastic MDS can present with pancytopenia and bone marrow hypocellularity.
  • Dysplasia noted in marrow could suggest MDS.
• Arguments against:
  • No cytogenetic abnormalities reported (e.g., loss of chromosome 5, 7, or complex karyotypes).
  • No definitive dysplasia in ≥10% of cells in one or more lineages.
  • Bone marrow findings predominantly indicate aplasia rather than dysplasia.

2. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

• Rationale for consideration:
  • Association with AA, particularly immune-mediated forms.
• Arguments against:
  • No clinical evidence of hemolysis (normal bilirubin and no hemoglobinuria).
  • PNH clones (e.g., CD55/59-negative cells) not explicitly documented.

3. Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (IBMFS)

• Rationale for consideration:
  • IBMFS can mimic acquired AA, particularly in late-onset presentations.
  • Fanconi anemia or telomere biology disorders (e.g., dyskeratosis congenita) should be excluded.
• Arguments against:
  • No syndromic findings such as nail changes, pigmentation anomalies, or congenital abnormalities.
  • Likely sporadic case due to sudden onset and age (75 years).

4. Drug-Induced Bone Marrow Suppression

• Rationale for consideration:
  • Common cause of transient pancytopenia.
• Arguments against:
  • No specific drug history strongly associated with bone marrow suppression.
  • Chronicity and persistent findings unlikely due to transient insult.

5. Infections or Viral Causes

• Rationale for consideration:
  • Viral etiologies (e.g., EBV, CMV, hepatitis) can cause pancytopenia.
• Arguments against:
  • No evidence of active viral infections.
  • Chronicity inconsistent with self-limited viral infections.

6. Clonal Disorders and Progression to Myeloid Malignancies

• Rationale for consideration:
  • Patients with AA are at risk of progression to clonal hematopoiesis, MDS, or acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
• Arguments against:
  • No cytogenetic or molecular evidence of clonal evolution or transformation (e.g., monosomy 7, trisomy 8).

Summary

• The patient’s condition most strongly aligns with severe aplastic anemia. The differential diagnoses include hypoplastic MDS, PNH, and IBMFS, but the evidence does not currently favor these alternative conditions. The focus should remain on managing the SAA with appropriate immunosuppressive therapy, supportive care, and monitoring for complications like clonal evolution or infections.

2024-03-15

[TDM: proactive reduction of ciclosporin to prevent toxicity]

Since being admitted on 2024-02-16, the patient has been on “Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# TID”. The trough concentration on 2024-03-05 was 290 ng/mL, and it increased to 368 ng/mL by 2024-03-13. Continuing this trend without reducing the dosage could potentially result in levels exceeding the recommended upper limit of 400 ng/mL next week. Therefore, it’s suggested to decrease the current daily dosage of 300 mg to either 250 mg or 275 mg.

2024-03-06

[ciclosporin TDM: acceptable result despite non-ideal blood draw timing (no dosage change)]

The patient is taking Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# TID.

The TDM for ciclosporin on 2024-03-05 in HIS5 showed that the blood draw time was recorded as 04:21 and the drug administration time was recorded as 09:35, a difference of several hours. Ideally, the trough concentration should be drawn within half an hour before the next administration. The current value is 290 ng/mL, and it should still be within a reasonable range after about 5 hours. Therefore, there is no special dosage adjustment recommended.

Cyclosporine (ciclosporin) trough level target for aplastic anemia:

• Severe: 200-400 ng/mL (Ref: N Engl J Med. 2011;365(5):430-438. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1103975)
• Non-severe: 75-200 ng/mL (Ref: Blood. 1999;93(7):2191-2195)

[blood transfusion safety: recognizing and preventing complications]

Hypocalcemia is observed:

• 2024-03-06 Ca (Calcium) 2.02 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-05 Ca (Calcium) 2.09 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-04 Ca (Calcium) 2.08 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-01 Ca (Calcium) 2.04 mmol/L

Multiple transfusion complications can arise during or after a blood transfusion:

• Citrate toxicity: The anticoagulant used in blood storage (citrate) can bind calcium in the recipient’s blood, leading to hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) and muscle cramps.
• Iron overload: Repeated transfusions can lead to iron overload in the body, which can damage organs like the liver and heart. (iron storage test is advised)
• Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alloimmunization: The recipient may develop antibodies against donor white blood cells, making future transfusions more difficult.

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[lab data]

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-07 Papanicolaou Test
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2025-01-06 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 59 * 58 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 57 x 40 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 3.7 mm , Fluid: , Type:
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 15 * 10 mm
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 22 * 13 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • Uterine myoma
• 2024-10-05 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Post-op at the colon.
    • Focal peritoneal thickening at left pelvic cavity, stationary, could be due to post-op change, suggest follow up.
    • Soft tissue tumor(6.6cm) in the uterus, r/o uterine myoma.
      
    • Focal atelectasis in right lower lung.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op at the colon. Focal peritoneal thickening at left pelvic cavity, stationary, could be due to post-op change, suggest follow up.
    • R/O uterine myoma.
• 2024-07-01 CT - chest
  • History
    • Rectal adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0 status post neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (Xeloda + FOLFOX), status post L-LAR + protective ileostomy at XinZhu CMUH (2021-07), pT0N0M0, complete remission. s/p close ileostomy on 2021/09/28, with lung metastasis s/p VATS (2024-04-01), stage IVA, s/p chemotherapy with FOLFOX (2024/05/23 stop due to allergy) + Avastin from 2024/05/03, FOLFIRI from 2024/06/06
  • Findings Comparison was made with CT on 2024/03/21
    • Lungs: s/p staple line at anteromedial aspect of LLL, along the pericardium and major fissure. mild focal bronchiectatic change and subsegmental atelectasis at posterior RLL-S10.
    • Pleura: mild Rt-sided effusion.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • mild enlargement of uterus with nodules (7.0cm) r/o myomas
      • s/p LAR and ileostomy
  • Impression:
    • no new lung nodule.
• 2024-04-16 All-RAS + BRAF mutation test
  • Cellblock No. F2024-00123 A1
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT>GAT, p.G12D)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-04-03 CXR
  • s/p left chest tube in place, its tip directed superiorly , projecting over rth intercostal space
  • s/p LLL wedge resection and increased opacity over left lower lung zone in regression, post op change
  • mild left pneumothorax
• 2024-04-01 Pathology - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, left lower lobe, VATS wedge — Consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma
      
    • Lymph node, LN 9, LN dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen:
      • Lung, LLL (received for frozen section), size: 5.2 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm
        
      • Lymph node, one bottle, maximal size: 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery
    • Tumor Size: 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm
      
    • Gross tumor patterns: Well defined, gray and firm
      
    • Tissue for sections: F2024-00123S and A1- A2= tumor + non-tumor of LLL. S2024-06565= LN9
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Tumor Focality: Unifocal
      
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma
      
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
      
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures: No adjacent structures present
      
    • Margins: All margins are free of carcinoma
      • Distance of carcinoma from closest margin: 0.4 cm from parenchymal margin
        
    • Regional lymph nodes: Negative for metastatic carcinoma
      • LN 9 (0/1) (number of LN involved/number of LN examined)
    • IHC of tumor cells: CK7(+), CK20(+), TTF1(-) and CDX2(+)
• 2024-04-01 Frozen Section
  • Lung, LLL, frozen section — Adenocarcinoma, metastatic colorectal cancer should be considered
• 2024-03-31 CXR
  • focal nodular increased opacity over Lt retrocardiac lower lobe
  • due to tumor, metastatic or primary lesion
• 2024-03-21 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Bronchiectatic change with contracted appearance over right lower lobe is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-02-19, the lesion is stationary.
  • Imp:
    • Right lower lobe contracted nodule with regional Bronchiectasis. Stable.
• 2024-03-13 PET
  • Markedly increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left lower lung, highly suspected the other primary (priority) or secondary (from colon) cancer in the left lower lung, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Colon cancer s/p treatment, no evidnce of residual/recurrent tumor; highly suspected the other primary (priority) or secondary (mets from colon) cancer in the left lower lung, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-03-04 Papanicolaou Test
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2024-03-01 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 52 * 32 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 48 x 40 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 2.0 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • Myoma uteri
• 2024-02-19 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p LAR and cecum op.
    • Tiny hepatic cyst at S6 of liver is found.
    • The urinary bladder is partially distended without evidence of abnormal soft tissue lesion.
  • Imp:
    • s/p LAR and cecum op.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2024-02-19 Colonoscopy
  • No definite mucosal lesion was seen.
  • Mild granulation tissue at previous anorectal anastomosis.
• 2023-12-05 Papanicolaou Test
  • Reactive changes: Inflammation, repair, radiation, and others
• 2023-12-05 Pathology - cervix/endometrial polyp
  • Uterus, cervix, polypectomy — cervical polyp
  • Microscopically, it shows cervical polyp with fibrovascular stroma, focal squamous metaplasia and dilated mucosal glands.
• 2023-12-04 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 51 * 29 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 53 x 39 mm , subserosal
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 1.6 mm , Fluid: , Type:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • R/O Uterine myoma
• 2023-05-19 Pathology - cervix biopsy
  • Uterus, cervix, biopsy — Chronic cervicitis, no dysplasia.
  • Section shows multiple pieces of cervical tissue with chronic inflammation. There is no evidence of dysplasia of the squamous epithelium.
• 2023-05-08 Papanicolaou Test
  • Atypical squamous cells (ASC-US)
• 2023-01-16 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p LAR and RAR.
    • Soft tissue nodular lesions around uterus measuring 6.45cm in largest dimension are found.
  • Imp:
    • s/p RAR and LAR. Residual peritoneal seeding around uterus is found. In regression.
• 2023-01-16 Colonoscopy
  • No definite mucosal lesion was seen. Some granulation tissue at previous colo-anal anastomosis.
• 2022-05-02 Bone densitometry - spine + hip
  • L-spines BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.849 gms/cm2, about 1.8 SD below the peak bone mass (81%) and 0.9 SD below the mean of age-matched people (87%).
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.875 gms/cm2, about 0.2 SD above the peak bone mass (103%) and 1.1 SD above the mean of age-matched people (116%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2021-06-21 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Much regression of rectal cancer.
    • Enlargement of uterus with nodules (7.0cm) r/o myomas.
    • Umbilical hernia with fat herniation.
• 2021-06-21 Sigmoidoscopy
  • C/W rectal cancer, s/p CCRT, with much regression, 5cm from anal verge, AW side
  • Mixed hemorrhoid
• 2021-02-24 CT - abdomen
  • FINDINGS:
    • Mild wall thickening of the rectum measuring about 1.6 cm in wall thickness is noted that may be adenocarcinoma.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy and biopsy pathology report.
      • There is no enlarged nodes in the perirectal space.
    • There is a small poor enhancing nodule 4 mm in S6 of the liver (Srs:4 Img:11) that may be cyst.
      • However, it is too small to chracterize.
      • The differential diagnosis include metastasis?
      • Please correlate with sonography and MRI.
    • One poor enhancing mass 6.5 x 4.7 cm (Srs:3 Img:107) and one enhancing mass 2.7 x 2.1 cm (Srs:3 Img:114) in the uterus are noted that may be myoma. Please correlate with GYN. sonography.
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIA(Stage_value)
• 2021-02-22 Pathology - colon biopsy (Y1)
  • Intestine, large, rectum, 3 to 6 cm from anal verge, biopsy — adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with areas of cribriform architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • IHC stain — EGFR(focal +), PMS2(+), MLH-1(+), MSH-2(+), MSH-6(+)
• 2021-02-19 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
    • A rectal tumor with ulcerative surface, 3cm to 4cm, was noted at rectum (right side, 3cm to 6cm from anal verge), s/p biopsy.
    • Diverticulum was noted in the hepatic flaxture
    • Diverticulum was noted in the sigmoid colon
    • Mixed hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected rectal cancer, s/p biopsy
    • Diverticulosis, hepatic flaxture and sigmoid colon
    • Mixed hemorrhoid

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-02 ~ 2024-05-06 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0 status post neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy
    • Metastasis adenocarcinoma of left lower lobe lung status post video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left lower lobe wedge resection and lymph node dissection on 2024/04/01, stage IVa[Detected(KRAS codon 12 GGT＞GAT, p.G12D)]. chemotherapy with FOLFOX + Avastin from 2024/05/03~
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Third degree hemorrhoids
    • Unspecified menopausal and perimenopausal disorder
  • CC
    • admiited for FOLFOX+/- avastin.
  • Present illness
    • This 48-year-old woman has adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0 status post neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (Xeloda + FOLFOX), then L-LAR and protective ileostomy at XinZhu CMU Hospital on 2021/07, pT0N0M0. Complete remission s/p close ileostomy on 2021/09/28.
    • She visited our CRS clinic for regular followed up. Due to CEA elevated to 9.7. Whole-body PET scan was done, and it revealed markedly increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left lower lung, highly suspected the other primary (priority) or secondary (from colon) cancer in the left lower lung. Then she was referred to chest surgery clinic.
    • Chest CT on 2024/03/21 reveled right lower lobe contracted nodule with regional bronchiectasis.
    • Metastasis adenocarcinoma of left lower lobe lung status post video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left lower lobe wedge resection and lymph node dissection on 2024/04/01.
    • Port-A implantation on 2024/05/02. This time, admiited for FOLFOX +/- avastin.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, palliative chemotherapy with C1D1 FOLFOX + C1 avastin (5mg/kg) from 2024/05/03 to 2024/05/05.
    • Medroxyprogesterone and estrogen with VENINA 1MG/2.5MG 1# QD.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/05/06 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC if nausea or vomiting
• 2024-03-31 ~ 2024-04-04 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Metastasis adenocarcinoma of left lower lobe lung status post video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left lower lobe wedge resection and lymph node dissection on 2024/04/01
    • Adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0 status post neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy
  • CC
    • Left lower lung lesion was noted by whloe-body PET scan. Admission for surgery.                
  • Present illness
    • This 48-year-old woman has adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0 status post neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy, then L-LAR and protective ileostomy at XinZhu CMU Hospital on 2021/07, pT0N0M0. She visited our CRS clinic for regular followed up. Due to CEA elevated to 9.7. Whole-body PET scan was done, and it revealed markedly increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left lower lung, highly suspected the other primary (priority) or secondary (from colon) cancer in the left lower lung. Then she was referred to our chest surgery clinic.
    • Chest CT on 2024/03/21 reveled right lower lobe contracted nodule with regional bronchiectasis. She denied any poor appetite, body weight loss, easy cough, shortness of breathing or dyspnea.
    • After discussing with the patient and her family on the benefits of surgical treatment as well as subsequent risks and possible complications, she was admitted for VATS left lower lobe(LLL) wedge resection under impression of suspect metastatic LLL lung nodule.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op assessment was done. Operation of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery left lower lobe wedge resection and lymph node dissection was performed smoothly on 2024/04/01. No complication was noted. Prophylactic antibiotics was prescribed for 1 day. Left chest tube with low pressure suction - 18 cm H2O was done. Chest tube was removed on 2024/04/03. She was discharged under stable hemodynamics and chest surgery clinic follow up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 5D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D if pain
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT
• 2021-09-14 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A:
    • Adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0 s/p neoadjuvant CCRT (R/T + mFOLFOX6) WITH MUCH REGRESSION
  • P:
    • F/U CEA(110-09), CXR, CT, colonoscopy (2022-06)
    • suggest UFUR for maintainence (since 2021-09-15)
• 2021-03-17 ~ 2021-03-20 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0 for neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy with first FOLFOX6
  • CC
    • Admission for neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy for adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0.
  • Present illness
    • This 46 years old female patient was found CEA 11.5 by health examinations on 2020/11.
    • She complains about bowel habit change with intermittent bloody stool for 1-2 months, easy abdominal dull after milk with epigastric discomfort was also noted.
    • Thus she visited our CRS outpatient department for further evaluation and colonoscopy was arrnaged that show a rectal tumor with ulcerative surface, 3cm to 4cm, was noted at rectum (right side, 3cm to 6cm from anal verge), s/p biopsy. The biopsy pathology proved adenocarcinoma.
    • Abdominal CT revealed cT3N0M0 low rectal cancer on 2021/02/24. After discussing with the patient, neoadjuvant CCRT (R/T + FOLFOX6), then L-ultralow LAR with protective ileostomy was suggested.
    • Radiotherapy was started on 2021/03/12. The patient was quite well without nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or general malaise. Now she admitted to our ward for chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy with FOLFOX6 (self pay). Nausea or vomiting did not occurr. Fever or infection signs wasn`t noted. Appetite fair after chmotheraphy. Her condition was stable. She was discharged on 2021/03/20. Arrange next admission time on 2021/03/31.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Emetrol (domperidone 10mg) 1# TIDAC 3D
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 3D
• 2021-03-12 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0
  • P: suggest neoadjuvant CCRT (R/T+ FOLFOX6 with decreaed dose (Oxalip 50mg/BSA) since 2021-03-17, R/T since 2021-03-12), then L-ultralow LAR+ protective ileostomy
• 2021-03-03 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of the rectum, stae cT3N0M0
  • P: Neoadjuvant CCRT then surgery is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage cT3N0M0
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: rectal tumor to pelvic area.
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and 5040 cGy/28 fractions of the rectal tumor bed.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient. The effets of radiotherapy on ovaries (including menopause, unable fertility …) were also well explained. Ovaries transposition may be considered. However, the patient refused to preserved ovaries. She would like to receive radiotherapy at the present. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 10AM, 2021-03-10.
• 2021-03-03 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Zhang ZhiYuan
  • Diagnosis
    • Other and unspecified anterior pituitary hyperfunction [E22.1]
    • Polycystic ovaries [E28.2]
    • Irregular menstrual cycle [N92.6]
    • Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified [D25.9]
  • P
    • Suggest to w/u size of myoma again after radiotherapy
    • Well explained risk of ovarian failure under radiotherapy
• 2021-02-26 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of low rectum, cT3N0M0
  • P: suggest neoadjuvant CCRT (R/T+ FOLFOX6), then L-ultralow LAR+ protective ileostomy
• 2021-02-20 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A: A rectal tumor with ulcerative surface, 3cm to 4cm, was noted at rectum
  • P: pre-op evaluation and staging
• 2021-02-01 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • A: CEA 11.5 by health exam recently.
  • P: Arrange colonoscopy

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-01
  • Surgery
    • VATS LLL wedge + LND.
  • Finding
    • One tumor nodule was noted over LLL, size about 2.5cm in diameter.
    • Frozen section: metastatic adenocarcinoma, favor colon origin.
    • One 20 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via left 8th ICS.

[radiotherapy]

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-01-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 340mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 760mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 335mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 340mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 740mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-23 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 740mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 740mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2021-05-28 - oxaliplatin 130mg/m2 200mg D5W 500mL 2hr (CapeOx Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-05-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 562mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3938mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-04-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 570mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-04-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 532mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3727mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-04-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-03-17 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-01-22

The patient is a 49-year-old woman with a history of rectal adenocarcinoma (cT3N0M0), which underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, surgical resection, and adjuvant therapy, achieving complete remission by 2021-09-28. Metastasis to the left lower lobe of the lung (confirmed as metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma on 2024-04-01) placed her in stage IVA. She has been receiving ongoing chemotherapy with Avastin (bevacizumab) and FOLFIRI since 2024-06-06. Laboratory results from 2025-01-21 indicate relatively stable organ function.

Problem 1. Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma

• Objective:
  • Diagnosis of metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma in the left lower lung confirmed by VATS wedge resection and pathology on 2024-04-01 (p.G12D KRAS mutation identified) with no lymph node involvement (2024-04-01).
  • Regular systemic chemotherapy with Avastin (bevacizumab) and FOLFIRI (most recent session on 2025-01-21).
  • Recent imaging (2024-10-05 abdomen CT and 2024-07-01 chest CT) shows no evidence of new metastasis.
  • Tumor markers: CEA elevated to 9.7 ng/mL in early 2024, 1.3 ng/mL on 2024-12-27.
• Assessment:
  • The patient is stable under ongoing chemotherapy (Avastin + FOLFIRI), as indicated by imaging follow-ups.
  • KRAS mutation limits therapeutic options, but no further actionable mutations (e.g., BRAF) were detected.
  • Disease control appears effective with no progression identified in recent imaging.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue current chemotherapy protocol, closely monitoring tumor markers (e.g., CEA, CA199) and imaging every 2-3 months.
  • Perform a PET/CT scan to evaluate for recurrence/metastasis if tumor markers increase.
  • Assess for treatment tolerance and chemotherapy side effects (e.g., GI symptoms, hematological toxicity).

Problem 2. Uterine Myoma

• Objective:
  • Imaging findings (2024-10-05 abdomen CT, 2024-03-01 and 2025-01-06 gynecological ultrasounds) confirm a progressively enlarging uterine myoma:
    • 2024-03-01: Myoma size 48 × 40 mm.
    • 2024-10-05: Soft tissue tumor in uterus, 66 mm.
    • 2025-01-06: Myoma size 57 × 40 mm (ultrasound).
  • No evidence of endometrial fluid or cul-de-sac fluid (2025-01-06 SONO).
• Assessment:
  • Stable but slow progression in uterine myoma size.
  • No significant symptoms reported in relation to the myoma.
  • Imaging findings suggest benign characteristics, though differential diagnosis is required to exclude malignancy given her oncological history.
• Recommendations:
  • Schedule a follow-up gynecological evaluation with contrast-enhanced pelvic MRI to exclude malignant transformation.
  • Monitor for symptomatic changes (e.g., abnormal bleeding, pain, or rapid growth) that could necessitate surgical intervention.

Problem 3. Peritoneal Thickening

• Objective:
  • 2024-10-05 abdomen CT: Focal peritoneal thickening in the left pelvic cavity, unchanged since prior imaging, likely postoperative changes.
• Assessment:
  • No progression observed. Findings are consistent with benign post-surgical changes.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring through follow-up imaging as part of routine oncological care.
  • Further investigation (e.g., biopsy) if thickening progresses or symptoms develop.

2024-10-07

[lab results clear for Avastin + FOLFIRI treatment]

Lab results from 2024-10-04 indicate normal blood cell counts, electrolytes, and liver and kidney function. These findings suggest that there are no contraindications for the patient to proceed with Avastin + FOLFIRI treatment. No medication issues were identified.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-16 SONO - gynecology
  • No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
• 2025-01-03 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There are newly developed lobulated soft tissue lesions in the uterine fossa that is c/w recurrent tumor.
    • Prior CT identified soft tissue lesions in right subphrenic space and right perihepatic space are noted again, that is c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with stable disease.
      • Prior CT identified metastatic lymph nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stationary.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Prior CT identified a tubular-like soft tissue density lesion in right para-medium abdominal wall is noted again, stationary.
• 2024-09-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • There are right subphrenic soft tissue and small peritoneal nodules, r/o carcinomatosis.
    • There are lmph nodes in paraaortic regions.
    • More prominent enhancement at abdominal wall around surgical region.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • Right subphrenic soft tissue and small peritoneal nodules, r/o carcinomatosis.
    • Paraaortic lymph nodes.
    • More prominent enhancement at abdominal wall around surgical region. Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2024-09-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87.2 - 18.7) / 87.2 = 78.56%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 78.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Typical prolapse of posterior MV leaflet, mild MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Trivial PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-08-19 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at right middle lung.
• 2024-08-14 PET
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in the right lower lung, compatible with right lung cancer s/p surgical reaction.
  • Compared with the previous study on 2024-01-31, old lesions of increased FDG uptake in bilateral lower pelvic regions, LLQ of abdomen (or left upper pelvis), peritoneum of LUQ of abdomen and in surface of the right lobe of liver, come to more evident, and there are several new lesions of increased FDG uptake in the spleen, soft tissue (lymph nodes ?) in the LUQ of abdomen and bilateral para-aoritc spaces, and a lower mediastinal lymph node.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Right lower lung cancer s/p treatment, no evidence of residual/recurrent tumor noted; right ovary cancer s/p treatment with tumor progression, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-08-13 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.
  • s/p RLL segmentectomy
  • Hazy areas of increased opacity over Right midlung zone
  • Full expansion of Rt lung
• 2024-07-17 Patho - lung total/lobe/segmental
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, RS6, 3D VATS RS6 segmentectomy — Adenocarcinoma insitu
    • Lymph nodes, LN 2+4, LN 7, LN 9, LN10, LN 11 and LN 12; right, LND — Negative for malignancy
      
    • Pathology stage — pTisN0, Stage 0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen:
      • Lung, RS6 (received for frozen section), size: 12.2 x 8.3 x 2.5 cm
        
      • Lymph nodes, six bottles, maximal size: 2.8 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery
    • Tumor Size: 1.2 x 1.0 cm
      
    • Gross tumor patterns: Well defined
      
    • Tissue for sections: F2024-00286FS and A1= tumor, A2-A4= non-tumor, A5= margin. S2024-14685 A= LN 2+4, B= LN 7, C= LN 9, D= LN 10, E= LN 11, F= LN 12.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Tumor Focality: Unifocal
      
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma in situ
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
      
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures: No adjacent structures present
      
    • Margins: All margins are free of carcinoma
      • Distance of carcinoma from closest margin: 1.0 cm from parenchymal margin
        
    • Regional lymph nodes: Negative for metastatic carcinoma
      • LN 2+4 (0/13), LN 7 (0/8), LN 9 (0/1), LN 10 (0/2), LN 11 (0/8), LN 12 (0/3)
      • (number of LN involved/number of LN examined)
• 2024-07-17 Frozen Section
  • Lung, RS6, frozen section — Lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma, either adenocarcinoma in situ or minimally invasive adenocarcinoma should be considered
• 2024-06-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Bilateral ovarian cancers (high-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal and lymphonode metastasis; AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Ovary cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis s/p operation. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity. Some LNs (up to 1.0cm) at retroperitoneum.
    • A nodule (1.2cm) at RLL.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Ovary cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis s/p operation.
    • Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity.
    • Some LNs (up to 1.0cm) at retroperitoneum.
    • A nodule (1.2cm) at RLL.
• 2024-03-02 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Crowding of small intestines and colon at pelvis is found. Adhesion is considered. Although no solid mass is found. Trace tumor activity is still possible. Please correlate with tumor marker.
    • One ground glass nodule at right lower lobe measuring 1.25cm in largest dimension is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-11-28, the lesion is stationary. Early lung cancer is suspected. Suggest further treatment.
      
  • Imp:
    • Crowding of small intestines and colon at pelvis is found. Adhesion is considered. Although no solid mass is found. Trace tumor activity is still possible. Please correlate with tumor marker.
    • Ground glass nodule at right lower lobe. 1.25cm, r/o early lung cancer.
• 2024-01-31 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right lower pelvis, probably s/p surgical reaction or residual/recurrent tumor, suggesting investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left lower pelvis, in the LLQ of abdomen or left upper pelvis, and in the peritoneum of LUQ of abdomen, highly suspected cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
  • Increased FDG uptake in nodular lesions in surface of the right lobe of liver, cancer with involvement of capsule of liver may be considered, suggesting investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive (priority) or metastatic nodes, suggesting investigation.
    
  • Incrased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Right ovary cancer s/p treatment, highly suspected residual/recurrent tumor in the abdomen and pelvis, ycT3bN1M0, stage IIIB (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-12-14 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
    
  • Other: ATH + BSO
  • IMP: No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
• 2023-11-28 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Bilateral ovarian cancers (high-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal and lymphonode metastasis, AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Ovary cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis s/p operation.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Ovary cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis s/p operation.
    • No definite mass lesion in peritoneal cavity.
• 2023-08-30 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovarian mass, right, frozen + debulking surgery — High-grade serous carcinoma
      • Fallopian tube, left, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Ovary, left, ditto — High-grade serous carcinoma
      • Fallopian tube, right, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Endometrium, uterus, debulking surgery — Free of tumor invasion
    • Myometrium, uterus, ditto — Tumor invasion, leiomyomas with calcification and ossification
    • Cervix, uterus, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Parametria, bilateral, ditto — Tumor invasion
    • Omentum ttissue, omentectomy — Tumor invasion
    • Central peritoneal tumor, excision — Tumor invasion
      • Left peritoneal tumors, excision — Tumor invasion
      • R’t and L’t peritoneal tumors, excision — Tumor invasion
    • Lymph node, L’t iliac, dissection — Tumor metastasis (3/7) without extracapsular extension (0/3)
    • Lymph node, L’t obturator, ditto — Tumor metastasis (1/8) without extracapsular extension (0/1)
    • Lymph node, R’t iliac, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/7)
    • Lymph node, R’t obturator, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/6)
      
    • AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, if cM0; stage IIIC
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: frozen + debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + BPLND + peritoneal tumor excision)
    • Specimen type: uterus, peritoneal tumors, omentum and lymph nodes
    • Specimen size:
      • L’t ovary (frozen): multiple fragments, up to 8.3 x 7.8 x 4.3 cm with blood
      • L’t fallopian tube (frozen): normal appearance, 4.2 cm in length, up to 0.4 cm in diameter
      • R’t ovary (frozen): ruptured solid mass, 6.6 x 6.5 x 2.9 cm
      • R’t fallopian tube (frozen): normal appearance, 4.3 cm in length, up to 0.4 cm in diameter
      • Uterus: 6.3 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm, 79 gm, tumor seeding at anterior and posterior surface and parametria. Besides, two firm hard myomas measure up to 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm are also included
      • Omentum: 38 x 18 x 3.2, diffusely tumor invasion with solid and nodular patterns
      • Central peritoneal tumor: one piece, 6 x 4.3 x 3.6 cm
      • Left peritoneal tumors: multiple pieces, up to 2.6 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm
      • Right and left peritoneal tumors: multiple pieces, up to 2.2 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm
    • Tumor site: uncertain, favor left ovary, but clinical correlation is needed
    • Tumor size: multiple fragments, up to 8.3 x 7.8 x 4.3 cm
      
    • Tumor appearance: solid and cystic mass
    • Specimen integrity: ruptured
    • Lymph nodes: pelvic lymph nodes
    • Representative sections as A1-A2: myomas, A3: parametrium, A4 and A10: anterior surface of uterus, A5: posterior surface of uterus, A6: L’t mesosalpinx, A7-A8: cervix, A9: endometrium+ myometrium, B1-B2: omentum, C1-C2: central peritoneal tumor, D: left peritoneal tumors, E: R’t and L’t peritoneal tumors, F: L’t iliac LNs, G: L’t obturator LNs, H: R’t iliac LNs, I: R’t obturator LNs [Reference: frozen section: F2023-00385 FSA: R’t ovarian tumor, A1: R’t fallopian tube and A2-A5: R’t ovarian mass, FSB: L’t ovary tumor, B1: L’t fallopian tube and B2-B8: L’t ovary tumor]
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: serous carcinoma
    • Histologic grade: high grade
    • Tumor side ovarian surface involvement: present
    • Contralateral ovary involvement: present
    • Right tube involvement: absent
    • Left tube involvement: absent
    • In situ adenocarcinoma in right ＆/or left fallopian tube: absent
    • Right adnexa soft tissue involvement: present
    • Left adnexa soft tissue involvement: present
    • Pelvic soft tissue involvement: present
    • Bilateral parametria: tumor invasion
    • Uterine serosa involvement: present
    • Omentum involvement: tumor invasion
    • Uterine Cervix involvement: absent
    • Endometrium involvement: absent
    • Myometrium involvement: minimal tumor invasion, leiomyomas with calcification and ossification
    • Lymph nodes metastasis: tumor metastasis (4/28) without extracapsular extension (0/4) in total number
    • Immunohistochemistry: WT-1(+), PAX-8(+), P53(aberrant expression), ER(+), Napsin-A(-) and vimentin(-)
    • Ascites cytology: Negative
    • Perineural invasion: present
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: present
• 2023-08-28 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A
  • Superfical gastritis, antrum
  • Gastric submucosal leison, fundus
• 2023-08-07 CT - abdomen
  • Indication
    • Periumbilical pain
    • Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Massive ascites formation is found.
    • Soft tissue mass at bilateral ovaries up to 8.4cm at left side and 5.9cm at right side is found. Ovarian meta is favored.
    • Diffuse nodular lesions at peritoneum and mesentery is found. Cancerous peritonitis with omental cake is considered.
    • The stomach is collapsed.
    • No significant soft tissue mass is found along the course of the colon.
    • Prominent uterine cervix is found.
  • Imp:
    • cancerous peritonitis with bilateral ovarian mass, origin?
    • Prominent uterine cervix is suspected.
• 2023-08-07 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • R/O LT mass (90mmX74mm)
  • Asites (+)
• 2023-08-05 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • probable liver parenchymal disease
    • ascites: moderate to large amount
    • suspected mass lesions in lower abdomen, size 8.2cm and 5.3cm
  • Suggestion:
    • suggest CT scan

[MedRec]

• 2023-09-24 ~ 2023-09-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bilateral ovarian cancers (high-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal and lymphonode metastasis < AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC > C 56.9
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • for C1 chemotherapy with Taxol / Carboplatin
  • Present illness
    • This 55-year-old woman, a patient of bilateral ovarian cancers (high-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal and lymphonode metastasis < AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC was diagnosed on 2023-09-04, suffered from bowel behavior change fron once per day to 6 times per day and body weight gain since 2023/07. Abdominal fullness with nausea, periumbilical pain and sometimes dyspena. She visited to our GYN OPD for further evaluation and survey.
    • Image study with abdominal sono (2023-08-05) showed probable liver parenchymal diseaseascites: moderate to large amount, suspected mass lesions in lower abdomen. Gyn sono (2023-08-07) revealed R/O LT mass:(90mmX74mm), Asites(+) and abdominal CT (2023-08-07) showed cancerous peritonitis with bilateral ovarian mass, origin? Prominent uterine cervix is suspected. Frozen section report (2023-08-29) proved 1. R’t ovarian tumor, FSA — Adenocarcinoma, 2. L’t ovarian tumor, FSB — Adenocarcinoma. Ascites cytology (2023-08-31) showed negative.
    • Operation Procedure: frozen + debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + BPLND + peritoneal tumor excision) on 2023-09-04 which showed ovarian mass, right, frozen + debulking surgery — High-grade serous carcinoma. Myometrium involvement: minimal tumor invasion, leiomyomas with calcification and ossification. Lymph nodes metastasis: tumor metastasis (4/28) without extracapsular extension (0/4) in total number. Immunohistochemistry: WT-1(+), PAX-8(+), P53(aberrant expression), ER(+), Napsin-A(-) and vimentin(-) AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, if cM0; stage IIIC.
    • The tumor marker showed CA-125: 337U/ml on 2023-09-21. Hepatitis markers showed HBsAg, Anti-HCV: negative and anti-Hbc: positive.
    • Today, she was admitted for C1 chemotherapy with Taxol/Carbopaltin on 2023-09-24.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Limeson 5# po q6h & q12h before C/T was given for preventive allergy.
    • Chemotherapy with Taxol (175mg/m2) plus Carboplatin (AUC:5) were administered on 2023-09-25, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Entecavir 1# po qd was added for anti-Hbc positive.
    • She was discharged on 9/26 23 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS
• 2023-09-21 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • O
    • sonar: unremarkable findings, ascites about 50c.c -> ascites 20c.c
    • change dressing: wound ok, remove stitchs
• 2023-09-18 ~ 2023-09-21 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Li ChaoShu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left pneumothroax
    • Bilateral ovarian cancers (high-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal and lymphonode metastasis < AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC > C 56.9
    • Neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue
  • CC
    • Chest X-ray exam revealed left pneumothorax post port-a inserted
  • Present illness
    • This is a 55 years old, pP0, SEX(-) female with history of
      • bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinomas with peritoneal and LN metastasis; AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC.
      • right benign follicular nodule s/p right thyroidectomy on 2020/10/16.
    • Port-A infusion catheter insertion was performed on 2023/09/18 morning, left chest pain radiation to back was noticed at afternoon while receiving post-op Chest X-ray exam ,which revealed left pneumothorax. Thus, she was called back to our ER for initial treament, O2 nasal canula 2L was given and then adimitted to GS ward for further intervention and observation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admittion, Port-A catheter implatation on the left side was performed on 2023/09/18. The post-operative course was relatively smooth but CXR revealed left pneumothorax. As such, was admitted for further intervention and observation. There was no special complain and improved of CXR. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today and will be arrange OPD follow up.
• 2023-09-18 SOAP Medical Emergency He YaoCan
  • S: insert artificial vessal for C/T of ovarian cancer earlier today.
  • A: preliminary impression: 93.9 Pneumothorax, unspecified
• 2023-09-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • A/P: C/T with carboplatin + paclitaxel
• 2023-08-27 ~ 2023-09-08 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bilateral ovarian cancers (high-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal and lymphonode metastasis < AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC > C 56.9
    • Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • bilateral ovarian cancers (adenocarcinoma) with carcinomatosis -> debulking surgery on 2023-08-29
  • CC
    • Abdominal fullness and nausea for 2 months.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 55 years old, pP0, SEX(-) female with a history of right benign follicular nodule s/p right thyroidectomy on 2020/10/16.
    • According to the patient, she had noted bowel behavior change fron once per day to 6 times per day and body weight gain since 2023/07. Abdominal fullness with nausea, periumbilical pain and sometimes dyspena also were found. She first came to our GI OPD for help on 2023/08/04. The abdominal echogram showed moderate to large amount ascites and suspected two mass lesion in the lower abdomen.
    • The abdominal CT on 2023/08/07 revealed cancerous peritonitis with bilateral ovarian mass measured 8-10 cm and massive ascites. She was transferred to GYN OPD for further survey.
    • The GYN sonography showed uterus 56*23mm, EM 6.2mm with a fundal myoma 4X4cm, left adnexa mass 90x74mm with solid part and massive ascites. The tumor marker examination revealed CA125 level was 3487 U/mL, CEA level was 0.87 ng/mL and CA199 level was < 0.8U/mL.
    • Under the impression of cancerous peritonitis with bilateral ovarian mass, suspected bilateral ovarian cancers with carcinomatosis, she was admitted for cancer survey and surgical intervention.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, preoperative evaluation was done, and there were no contraindications for surgery. Hence, debulking surgery and enterolysis were performed on 2023/08/29. A total amount of 7000 c.c. ascites was suctioned out during the surgery, and total blood loss was 1700 c.c.
    • After total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy, bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection, tumor resection and partial omentectomy were done, a 15 Fr JP drain was inserted into the cul de sac and the wound was closed. However, hypotension and rapid blood filling into the VAC were noted. CVC was inserted by the anesthesiologist.
    • Despite aggresive component therapy and Levophed use, her systolic blood pressure remained around 40-70 mmHg. The wound was re-opened for a second look before extubation. Massive blood clots were removed, with an accumulation of total blood loss of 5500 c.c. Multiple oozing sites were identified, and were handled with suture techniques, compression and Surgicel use.
    • She received a total blood transfusion of pRBC 18U, FFP 16U and PH 1U. The wound was closed again after her bleeding stablized. Due to massive intraoperative bleeding and unstable condition, she was transferred to ICU afterwards.
    • During SICU, blood transfusion pRBC 6U, FFP 4U and Plt 1U was given for her anemia. Antibiotic with cefazolin, gentamycin, SABS was given. Smoothly extubation after well weaning profile was performed on 2023/09/01. We gave PPI and nutrition support. Pain relief was done with PCA shift to morphine PRN. Her general condition became stable and she was transfered to GYN ward on 2023/09/02.
    • During GYN ordinary ward, the patient was under stable vital signs, and the abdominal wound was about 16cm in length, without active bleeding. The wound had steri-strip cover, without infection signs; a right JP drain was checked with decreased amount and light red color, and was removed on 2023/09/06. TPN and albumin for nutrition support were given at first and she was changed to feed with oral diet as tolerance. Normal bowel movement and smooth voiding after foley removal were observed.
    • The Pathology result showed bilateral ovarian high-grade serous carcinomas with peritoneal and LN metastasis; AJCC Pathologic staging: pT3cN1a, stage IIIC.
    • Under a stable condition, the patient may be discharged on 2023/09/07 and OPD follow-up is mandatory for further discussion on futher management.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID
    • C.B. Ointment BID TOPI
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 5mL TID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS if insomia
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD
• 2023-08-10 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • O
    • 2023/08 CA125 3487, CEA 0.87, CA199 <0.8
    • 2023/08 abdominal CT report Imp:
      • cancerous peritonitis with bilateral ovarian mass, origin?
      • Prominent uterine cervix is suspected.
• 2023-08-07 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • S
    • 55y/o sex(-)?
      
    • prev abd op(-)
    • menopause
    • prev follow up in 2019
    • F/U myoma
    • abd sono - 2 mass in low abd 8cm and 4xcm, myomas?
    • abd fullness and nausea, occaional SOB
    • abd CT was arranged
  • O
    • 2014-08-07 pap smear by ENT cotton swap (-)
    • 2014/08 FSH:86.99/LH:125.31/E2:144.80
    • 2014/08/07 CA-125：9.425 U/ml
    • 2014-11-14 hymen incision + hysteroscopic polypectomy + D&C on 2014-11-14 (-)
    • 2019-05-02 sonar: AVF 99 x 37 mm, EM 7.4mm; myoma (calcilication) 45x30 mm
    • 2023-08-07 vaginal sonar (TVS) - EM 0.67cm
      • LOV tumor 9x8cm, solid part(+)
      • ascites(+) > 2000c.c
  • P
    • arrange tumor marker + CXR,
    • suggest lapa (ATH + BSO, change to debulking if LOV cancer confirmed by frozen)
• 2023-08-05 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • S
    • acites? refer to GS survey.
    • HBV(-), HCV(-)
  • O
    • RUQ and LUQ tenderness, no rebounding pain
    • no tarry stool/bloody stool
    • abdomiinal pain(+)
    • no vaginal bleeding(+)
    • no tarry/bloody stool passage
    • no hematemesis
    • umbilical mass, suspect tumor carcinomatosis, suspect GI or GYN cancer related
  • Prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
• 2023-08-04 SOAP Gastroenterology Xu RongYuan
  • S
    • change of bowel habit fron one time/day to 6 times/day in recent one month
    • BW:52.7 to 55.2; abdominal fullness; suspected ascites
  • O
    • PE: abdomen: mild ovoid in shape, soft, mild periumbilica tenderess
• 2020-10-15 ~ 2020-10-17 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Lai JieWen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right thyroid tumor status post right thyroidectomy on 2020/10/16
  • CC
    • For receiving thyroid operation.
  • Present illness
    • Miss Guo, a 52-year-old service industrial worker, was admitted to our ward for receiving thyroid operation.
    • According to the patient’s statements and previouscharts, she denied any other specific systemic, hereditary, or malignant disease histories. Around 1~2 years before admission, the patient gradually noticed that she had palpable difference between bil. neck (right side was enlarged then the left side).
    • She received further examinations and regular OPD follow up at our Metabolism Dr. Guo’s OPD since 2018/04 under the tentative diagnosis as right thyroid nodule, and no specific positive findings were noted by the fine needle aspiration.
    • However, further follow up fine needle aspiration (FNAB) on 2020/09 showed atypia results, but the patient denied intermittent fever, chillness, general weakness, fatigue, involuntary weight loss, dyspnea, dysphagia, palpitation, easy sweating, any specific voice changes, or bil. upper/lower limbs numbness in recent 1 year (Addendum: The patient reported that she felt hoarseness in recent 2 months but the symptoms got relatively improvement after having some water).
    • Due to above clinical information, the posibillity of malignancy could not be ruled out. She was then referred to our GS Dr. Lai’s OPD for receiving further evaluation of surgical intervention. After fully explanation and discussion to the patient and her families about the current conditions, she decided to visit our hospital for seeking further medical attention.
    • At our hospital, the patient was sitting on the bed with mild distress apperance and alert consciousness. Physical examinations showed no specific positive findings on her HEENT, chest, and abdomen areas. Her neck showed no specific goiter, no specific palpable mass, nor swallowing disability. Further lab data, ECG, and chest roentography all showed no specific positive findings except incomplete right bundle branch block on the V2 lead.
    • According to the above clinical information, right thyroid tumor with the atypia FNAB results, was the tentative diagnosis. She was then admitted to our ward for receiving right thyroidectomy on 2020/10/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted to our ward, we arranged right thyroidectomy for the patient on 2020/10/16. She tolerated the operation well and then was sent back to our ordinary ward for further evaluation and treatment. Her admission period status post surgical intervention was smooth and uneventful except left upper limb numbness was noted on 2020/10/16 night. Further calcium level follow up showed no specific positive findings. We then arranged surgical wound CD since 2020/10/17 and showed good wound status without speicific local redness/swelling/purulent discharge.
    • Her surgical wound pain got relatively improvement status post having Acetaminophen 500 mg/tab 1tab PO QID. Since all the patient’s general conditions were relatively stable without specific toxic signs or any other specific discomfort sensations such as severe dysphagia, dyspnea, aggrevated hoarseness, or all 4 limbs numbness. We arranged discharged for her on 2020/10/17 with further OPD follow up of the patient’s surgical wound recovery status, and final pathology reports.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Antica (orciprenaline, bromhexine, doxylamine; 120mL/bot) 10mL TID
    • Strocain (oxethazaine 5mg, polymigel 244mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2019-05-02 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Hong ZhengXiu
  • Diagnosis
    • Menopausal or female climactericstates [N95.1]
    • Other insomnia [G47.00]
    • Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified [D25.9]

[surgical operation]

• 2023-08-29
  • Surgery
    • debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + BPLND + pelvic tumor excision) + enterolysis
  • Finding
    • left ovary and tube (spontaneously ruptured during surgery, completely removed ex vivo)
      • LOV – 10x8cm tumor with soft solid mass, suspected LOV cancer,
      • Frozen report – adenocarcinoma
      • left tube – adhered
    • right ovary and tube (spontaneously ruptured during surgery, completely removed ex vivo)
      • ROV – 8x7cm tumor with soft solid mass, suspected ROV cancer,
      • Frozen report – adenocarcinoma
      • left tube – adhered
    • uterus: corpus seemed free of cancer invasion; uterine myoma 4x4cm noted, but ant and post surface seemed involved by cancer seeding
    • omentum – indurated, suspected cancer invasion
    • central peritoneal soft solid tumors, 6x6cm over low pelvis (CDS site between cervix and rectum), cancer invasion likely
    • left peritoneal soft solid tumors, 4x4cm over left low pelvis, cancer invasion likely
    • right and left peritoneal soft solid tumors, over bil round ligaments, cancer invasion likely
    • left iliac LNs
    • left obturator LNs
    • right iliac LNs
    • right obturator LNs
    • liver, bowels – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • After the operation, suboptimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Residue tumor: small tumors 1-2cm, on the appendix surface; small tumor 1x1cm on the mesentary area; 2x2cm 2~3# on the top of right diaphragm
    • A 7 mm JP drain was placed in CDS
    • ascites 7000c.c , sent for cytology
• 2020-10-16
  • Surgery: R’t lobectomy + neck lymph node excision
  • Finding
    • Some well-defined goiter lesions over R’t thyroid gland noted
    • Some enlarged pre-trachea LNs noted

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-02 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 380mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-12-10 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 380mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-11-19 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 460mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2024-10-28 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 560mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-04 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 560mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-09 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 590mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-19 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 575mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-04 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-05-15 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-04-18 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-03-27 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr

• 2024-03-02 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 260mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 520mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-03 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-13 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 440mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-22 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mL NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 460mg NS 250mL 2hr (Avastin + paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-27 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mL NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 460mg NS 250mL 2hr (Avastin + paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-07 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 540mg NS 250mL 1hr (Avastin + paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-16 - ……………………………………. paclitaxel 175mg/m2 245mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-25 - ……………………………………. paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin; Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-01-22

The patient continues to receive medications for symptom control, anemia management, and antiviral prophylaxis. Active medications include Baraclude (entecavir) for Hepatitis B prophylaxis, Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) for anemia, and supportive medications like Acetal (acetaminophen) for pain and Granocyte (lenograstim) for neutropenia. The updated medication list suggests the ongoing management of anemia, potential bleeding risks, and chemotherapy-induced side effects, which align with the patient’s clinical status.

Problem 1. Persistent Anemia

• Objective
  • Medications: Active prescription of Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) indicates treatment for iron deficiency or supplementation (prescribed from 2025-01-22).
  • Hemoglobin (HGB): Persistently low at 7.8 g/dL (2025-01-22).
  • Reticulocyte count (2024-12-11): 3.98%, supporting active erythropoiesis.
  • Iron status (2024-12-11): Ferritin high at 495.8 ng/mL, consistent with anemia of chronic disease.
  • Chemotherapy: Liposomal Doxorubicin and Carboplatin (e.g., 2025-01-02) are known myelosuppressive agents.
• Assessment
  • Anemia remains multifactorial, with contributions from chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression, chronic disease, and potential ongoing low-grade blood loss.
  • Active prescription of Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) suggests a focus on addressing iron-deficiency anemia, which may be contributing alongside other causes.
• Recommendations
  • Continue Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) for iron supplementation, ensuring adherence.
  • Evaluate for additional factors (e.g., Vitamin B12 deficiency).
  • Monitor response through hemoglobin, reticulocyte count, and iron studies in two weeks.
  • Assess for occult blood loss via stool OB testing.

Problem 2. Residual and Recurrent Malignancy

• Objective
  • Imaging: Recurrent uterine fossa tumor noted (2025-01-03). Stable carcinomatosis and lymph node metastases were also identified.
  • Tumor markers: Elevated CA-125 at 178.83 U/mL (2025-01-13).
  • Chemotherapy: Ongoing combination therapy with Carboplatin, Liposomal Doxorubicin, and Bevacizumab (2025-01-02).
  • Symptom management: Pain managed with Acetal (acetaminophen).
• Assessment
  • The disease exhibits a partially stable response to chemotherapy but with significant residual burden.
  • Pain management and supportive therapy remain essential in conjunction with systemic treatment.
• Recommendations
  • Continue systemic therapy with Carboplatin, Liposomal Doxorubicin, and Bevacizumab, ensuring premedication protocols for nausea and hypersensitivity.
  • Incorporate imaging follow-up in 6–8 weeks to reassess disease status.
  • Ensure adequate pain control with Acetal (acetaminophen) and escalate to stronger analgesics if required.

Problem 3. Thrombocytopenia and Bleeding Risk

• Objective
  • Platelets (PLT): Low at 55 x10³/uL (2025-01-22), with prior values of 65 x10³/uL (2024-12-03).
  • Tranexamic Acid: Prescribed (2025-01-22) to prevent or control bleeding.
  • Chemotherapy: Liposomal Doxorubicin and Carboplatin are thrombocytopenia-inducing agents.
• Assessment
  • Thrombocytopenia is likely chemotherapy-induced and increases the risk of bleeding.
  • The prescription of Tranexamic Acid indicates a proactive approach to managing potential bleeding events.
• Recommendations
  • Continue Tranexamic Acid with monitoring for bleeding events.
  • Consider platelet transfusion if platelets fall below 20 x10³/uL or in case of active bleeding.
  • Monitor platelet counts weekly during chemotherapy.

Problem 4. Electrolyte Imbalance

• Objective
  • Sodium (Na): Hyponatremia persists at 132 mmol/L (2025-01-22).
  • Potassium (K): Hyperkalemia persists at 5.1 mmol/L (2025-01-22).
  • Calcium (Ca): Hypocalcemia noted at 2.22 mmol/L (2025-01-22).
• Assessment
  • Electrolyte disturbances are consistent with chronic disease, chemotherapy effects, and nutritional deficiencies.
  • Active prescriptions such as Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) may aid in improving nutritional status indirectly.
• Recommendations
  • Address hyponatremia with oral fluid restriction or IV saline if symptomatic.
  • Reassess potassium levels; treat hyperkalemia if confirmed with calcium gluconate and/or insulin-glucose infusion.
  • Supplement calcium and Vitamin D to address hypocalcemia.
  • Monitor electrolyte trends weekly during chemotherapy.

2024-12-10

[Medication Review]

Problem 1: Active Disease and Chemotherapy

• Medications:
  • Bevacizumab (Avastin)
    
  • Liposomal Doxorubicin
  • Carboplatin
• Analysis:
  • Appropriateness:
    • All three agents are NCCN-recommended for platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer.
    • Combined regimen aligns with advanced cancer management protocols.
  • Renal/Liver Adjustment:
    • Carboplatin: Dose calculated by AUC using eGFR; current renal function supports AUC 5 dosing.
    • Liposomal Doxorubicin: No hepatic dysfunction; no adjustment needed.
      
    • Bevacizumab: No renal or hepatic dose adjustment required.
      
  • Drug-Drug Interactions:
    • Bevacizumab + Doxorubicin: Increased risk of cardiotoxicity and hypertension.
    • Carboplatin + Doxorubicin: Additive myelosuppressive effects.
      
    • Bevacizumab: Increased risk of thrombosis and proteinuria.
      
  • Monitoring:
    • Blood counts (WBC, PLT, HGB): Monitor for myelosuppression and anemia.
      
    • Cardiac function: Regular ECHO to monitor cardiotoxicity.
      
    • Urinalysis: Monitor for proteinuria and hypertension from Bevacizumab.
    • Ensure hydration to mitigate nephrotoxicity risk from Carboplatin.
      
  • Contraindications:
    • None directly applicable to the patient.
      
  • Guideline Alignment:
    • Fully aligned with NCCN guidelines for recurrent ovarian cancer.
• Conclusion:
  • Regimen is appropriate with close monitoring for toxicities.

Problem 2: Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)

• Medications:
  • Palonosetron (Aloxi)
    
  • Aprepitant (Emend)
    
  • Dexamethasone
  • Metoclopramide (Promeran)
• Analysis:
  • Appropriateness:
    • Palonosetron, Aprepitant, and Dexamethasone together form a guideline-based triple antiemetic regimen for highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
      
    • Metoclopramide serves as a breakthrough antiemetic for additional control.
      
  • Renal/Liver Adjustment:
    • No dose adjustment needed for any of these drugs given normal hepatic and renal function.
      
  • Drug-Drug Interactions:
    • Metoclopramide: Prolonged use increases the risk of tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal symptoms.
      
    • Dexamethasone: May exacerbate immunosuppression and increase risk of hyperglycemia.
      
  • Monitoring:
    • Watch for extrapyramidal symptoms or sedation with Metoclopramide.
      
    • Monitor for hyperglycemia and infections during Dexamethasone use.
      
  • Contraindications:
    • None applicable, though Metoclopramide should be used cautiously in the elderly or those with extrapyramidal disorder risk.
      
  • Guideline Alignment:
    • Fully aligns with NCCN recommendations for CINV.
• Conclusion:
  • Regimen is appropriate; minimize prolonged use of Metoclopramide.

Problem 3: Viral Suppression and HBV Reactivation Risk

• Medication:
  • Entecavir (Baraclude)
• Analysis:
  • Appropriateness:
    • Chronic HBV infection requires antiviral prophylaxis during immunosuppressive therapy to prevent HBV reactivation. Entecavir is first-line and appropriate.
  • Renal Adjustment:
    • No adjustment required (eGFR 60.26 mL/min).
      
  • Drug-Drug Interactions:
    • No significant interactions with chemotherapy or other supportive medications.
      
  • Monitoring:
    • Periodic HBV DNA levels to ensure continued viral suppression.
      
    • Monitor liver function tests (LFTs) for hepatotoxicity.
• Conclusion:
  • Essential and appropriate. Continue therapy.

Problem 4: Pain, Anxiety, and Sedation

• Medications:
  • Clonazepam (Rivotril)
    
  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• Analysis:
  • Appropriateness:
    • Clonazepam: Low-dose (0.5 mg HS) likely used for anxiety or insomnia. Appropriate for short-term use.
      
    • Diphenhydramine: Used for premedication during chemotherapy; sedation is a known side effect.
      
  • Renal/Liver Adjustment:
    • No adjustment required at current doses.
      
  • Drug-Drug Interactions:
    • Sedation risk: Combination of Diphenhydramine and Clonazepam increases CNS depression.
      
  • Monitoring:
    • Watch for excessive sedation or risk of falls.
• Conclusion:
  • Medications are appropriate with monitoring.

Problem 5: Uric Acid Management

• Medication:
  • Febuxostat
• Analysis:
  • Appropriateness:
    • Current uric acid level: 4.8 mg/dL (normal). Febuxostat was likely prescribed for prophylaxis against tumor lysis syndrome or hyperuricemia.
      
    • Unnecessary at this point given normal levels.
      
  • Renal/Liver Adjustment:
    • Dose reduction required for severe renal or hepatic impairment, but not applicable here.
      
  • Drug-Drug Interactions:
    • Minimal; safe with chemotherapy agents.
      
  • Monitoring:
    • Reassess need for continued therapy if uric acid levels remain normal.
• Conclusion:
  • Consider discontinuation unless prophylaxis for specific chemotherapy-related hyperuricemia is still required.

Review Summary:

• Appropriate Medications:
  • Bevacizumab, Doxorubicin, Carboplatin.
  • Palonosetron, Aprepitant, Dexamethasone.
  • Entecavir for HBV.
  • Supportive medications for sedation and pain (Clonazepam, Diphenhydramine).
• Medications Requiring Reevaluation:
  • Metoclopramide: Minimize prolonged use to avoid extrapyramidal side effects.
  • Febuxostat: Likely unnecessary with current uric acid levels.

[Anemia]

Objective:

• Laboratory Findings (2024-12-10):
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb): 7.5 g/dL (severe anemia).
  • Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): 100.0 fL (macrocytic anemia).
  • Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-CV): 19.3% (elevated, indicating anisocytosis).
  • Reticulocyte count not available, but likely low given the suppressed erythropoiesis.
  • Thrombocytopenia (PLT: 94 × 10³/μL) and leukopenia (WBC: 2.63 × 10³/μL) suggest pancytopenia.
• Relevant Medical History:
  • Advanced ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis, ongoing chemotherapy (Bevacizumab, Liposomal Doxorubicin, Carboplatin).
  • Multiple surgeries with blood loss, including debulking surgery in 2023.
  • Chronic hepatitis B managed with Entecavir.
  • CA-125: Elevated at 113.49 U/mL (2024-12-02), indicating active disease.
• Symptoms:
  • Likely fatigue, pallor, and potentially dyspnea on exertion or tachycardia based on severity of anemia.

Assessment:

• Etiology:
  • Likely multifactorial anemia with the following contributors:
    • Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression:
      • Suppression of bone marrow leading to decreased erythropoiesis.
      • Bevacizumab, Carboplatin, and Liposomal Doxorubicin are known to cause pancytopenia.
    • Chronic Disease Anemia (Anemia of Inflammation):
      • Ongoing malignancy likely causes increased hepcidin levels, reducing iron availability and impairing erythropoiesis.
    • Nutritional Deficiency:
      • Macrocytosis (MCV 100 fL) raises suspicion of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency due to malabsorption, poor nutritional intake, or chemotherapy-related effects.
    • Iron Deficiency:
      • Despite macrocytosis, prior significant blood loss during surgeries (e.g., 5.5L blood loss during debulking surgery in 2023) could lead to depleted iron stores.
    • Bone Marrow Infiltration by Malignancy:
      • Though less likely given no pancytopenia before chemotherapy, this should be investigated if other causes are excluded.
• Severity:
  • Hgb of 7.5 g/dL is severe and likely symptomatic, warranting immediate intervention.
• Current Chemotherapy Impact:
  • Recent chemotherapy (2024-12-10) likely exacerbated the anemia due to cumulative myelosuppression.
• Further Considerations:
  • Ongoing thrombocytopenia (94 × 10³/μL) may complicate transfusions or invasive interventions.
  • Hepatic reserve appears stable (Albumin: 3.9 g/dL; no elevated bilirubin), but chronic hepatitis B could complicate overall recovery.

Recommendations:

• Immediate Interventions:
  • Transfusion:
    • Transfuse 2 units of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) to improve oxygen delivery and alleviate symptoms.
    • Ensure adequate hydration during transfusion to prevent volume overload, especially in a cancer patient receiving Bevacizumab.
• Diagnostic Workup:
  • Nutritional Deficiencies:
    • Measure serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, vitamin B12, and folate to assess for nutritional deficiencies.
    • Iron studies will differentiate iron deficiency from anemia of inflammation.
  • Reticulocyte Count:
    • Assess bone marrow response. A low count indicates hypoproliferative anemia, consistent with chemotherapy-induced suppression.
  • Bone Marrow Function:
    • Consider peripheral blood smear to evaluate morphology and exclude infiltration or dysplasia.
• Long-Term Management:
  • Address Chemotherapy-Related Myelosuppression:
    • Introduce erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g., Epoetin alfa) if iron/B12/folate repletion does not suffice and if cancer control is prioritized.
    • Evaluate the need for granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF) for leukopenia, especially if neutropenic fever or infections occur.
  • Nutritional Supplementation:
    • If deficiencies are confirmed:
      • Iron: IV iron is preferred due to faster replenishment and ongoing chemotherapy.
      • Folic Acid: 1 mg/day orally.
      • Vitamin B12: 1,000 mcg intramuscularly weekly for 4 weeks, then monthly.
• Further Monitoring:
  • CBC Monitoring:
    • Reassess hemoglobin, reticulocyte count, and platelet levels after transfusion and supplementation.
  • Avoidance of Delays in Chemotherapy:
    • Optimize anemia treatment to prevent chemotherapy delays, as disease progression may worsen patient outcomes.

2024-11-20

Primary Findings:

• Ongoing ovarian cancer (high-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal carcinomatosis and lymph node metastases (stage IIIC).

• Chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression:

  • Thrombocytopenia likely secondary to carboplatin and liposomal doxorubicin.
  • Anemia caused by cumulative bone marrow toxicity.

Current Concerns:

• Persistent Thrombocytopenia and Anemia:
  • Platelet count decreased to 86 × 10³/uL on 2024-11-19, trending downwards from earlier values.
  • Hemoglobin consistently low, 8.5 g/dL, with macrocytic anemia (MCV: 100.8 fL).
• Ongoing Chemotherapy:
  • Patient receiving liposomal doxorubicin, bevacizumab, and carboplatin on 2024-11-19.
  • Evidence of chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression affecting platelets and RBCs.
• Tumor Markers and Imaging:
  • Elevated CA-125 (213.7 U/mL on 2024-11-07) indicates ongoing ovarian cancer burden or progression.
  • Imaging suggests peritoneal carcinomatosis, and resistant disease remains a concern.
• Nutritional and Electrolyte Status:
  • Serum sodium: 134 mmol/L (mild hyponatremia), could be likely secondary to chemotherapy or cancer-related effects.
  • Adequate albumin and calcium levels suggest no acute protein-energy malnutrition.

Recommendations:

• Address Hematologic Complications
  • Thrombocytopenia:
    • Platelet transfusion: Indicated if counts drop below 20 × 10³/uL or for active bleeding.
    • Use TPO receptor agonists (e.g., eltrombopag) if platelet counts continue declining despite chemotherapy adjustments.
  • Anemia:
    • Transfuse packed RBCs for hemoglobin below 7.0 g/dL or if symptomatic.
    • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g., epoetin alfa) if symptomatic.
• Modify Chemotherapy Regimen:
  • Carboplatin and doxorubicin are likely exacerbating bone marrow suppression. Consider:
    • Dose reduction: Adjust carboplatin (e.g., decrease AUC).
    • Treatment interval adjustment: Space cycles by 1–2 additional weeks for marrow recovery.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of bevacizumab monotherapy if disease burden can be stabilized.
• Manage Nutritional Deficits and Fatigue:
  • Initiate nutritional counseling and high-calorie, high-protein oral intake.
  • Correct hyponatremia (sodium 134 mmol/L):
    • Monitor closely and adjust hydration during chemotherapy.
  • Address fatigue with non-pharmacologic interventions (e.g., light physical activity) or short-term stimulants like methylphenidate in refractory cases.
• Continue Monitoring for Disease Progression:
  • Tumor markers:
    • Serial CA-125 tracking to evaluate response to chemotherapy.
  • Imaging:
    • Plan follow-up CT or PET scans to assess peritoneal disease and lymph node status.
  • Biopsy resistant sites (if feasible) to rule out molecular mutations (e.g., BRCA) or histologic transformation.

[Analysis of CA-125 Trends and Correlation with Treatment Effects]

CA-125 is a key marker used to monitor disease progression and response to treatment in ovarian cancer, particularly in this case of high-grade serous carcinoma. Below is a detailed review of the patient’s CA-125 trend, correlated with treatment interventions and imaging findings:

• Trend Overview:
  • Initial decline during treatment in early 2024 (January–May) suggested good response to systemic therapy, particularly with platinum-based chemotherapy (e.g., carboplatin + paclitaxel) and bevacizumab.
  • A sharp rise began in June 2024, peaking in September 2024 (602.49 U/mL), suggesting disease progression or treatment resistance.
  • A decline in CA-125 after September 2024, stabilizing around 213.7 U/mL in November 2024, indicates partial response to the adjusted regimen of liposomal doxorubicin, carboplatin, and bevacizumab.

Correlating Treatment Phases and Imaging

• Early Treatment Phase (2023-12 to 2024-05):
  • CA-125 Levels:
    • Dropped from 121.27 U/mL (2023-11-20) to 50.39 U/mL (2024-05-20).
    • Reflects significant tumor burden reduction, likely due to the effectiveness of initial therapy with carboplatin + paclitaxel + bevacizumab.
  • Imaging:
    • No evidence of residual tumor in lung adenocarcinoma post-surgery.
    • Stable peritoneal carcinomatosis and lymph node metastases.
  • Comment: This phase showed excellent treatment response, with CA-125 dropping steadily and disease burden under control.
• Progressive Disease Phase (2024-06 to 2024-09):
  • CA-125 Levels:
    • Significant rise from 74.57 U/mL (2024-06-13) to 602.49 U/mL (2024-09-02).
    • Indicates platinum-resistant recurrence or disease progression, likely involving peritoneal carcinomatosis and retroperitoneal lymph nodes as noted in imaging.
  • Imaging:
    • PET scan (2024-08-14) revealed new FDG-avid lesions in the spleen, LUQ soft tissue, and para-aortic nodes, consistent with disease progression.
  • Comment: Disease progression required a change in treatment strategy to include agents such as liposomal doxorubicin.
• Recent Stabilization Phase (2024-09 to 2024-11):
  • CA-125 Levels:
    • Dropped from 602.49 U/mL (2024-09-02) to 213.7 U/mL (2024-11-07).
    • Suggests partial response to the current regimen (liposomal doxorubicin + carboplatin + bevacizumab).
  • Imaging:
    • Most recent imaging (e.g., PET or CT) likely correlates with reduced metabolic activity in lesions, though residual disease is still evident.
  • Comment: Treatment adjustments have been effective in partially controlling disease burden, but full remission is unlikely given ongoing metastatic involvement.

Clinical Comments on Treatment Effects

• Effectiveness:
  • Initial Phase (Good Response):
    • Platinum-based chemotherapy (carboplatin + paclitaxel) and bevacizumab were effective in reducing tumor burden and CA-125 levels early in treatment.
  • Later Phase (Resistance and Adjustments):
    • The rise in CA-125 after 2024-06 suggested treatment resistance, necessitating the addition of liposomal doxorubicin.
    • The subsequent decline in CA-125 (213.7 U/mL in November 2024) reflects the success of the adjusted regimen.
• Challenges:
  • The sustained elevation in CA-125 (~213 U/mL) indicates incomplete tumor response and suggests residual disease.
  • Imaging findings (e.g., persistent peritoneal carcinomatosis) further support that complete eradication of disease is unlikely.

Recommendations:

• Further Imaging:
  • Plan a follow-up PET/CT to confirm correlation between reduced CA-125 and tumor burden. Look for evidence of stable disease or new progression.
• Maintain Current Regimen:
  • Continue liposomal doxorubicin + carboplatin + bevacizumab if the patient tolerates treatment, as this appears to be controlling disease.
• Investigate Molecular Targets:
  • Consider molecular testing for BRCA mutations or HRD (homologous recombination deficiency) to determine eligibility for PARP inhibitors (e.g., olaparib).
• Clinical Trials:
  • Explore clinical trials for novel therapies targeting platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
• Symptom Management:
  • Monitor and address symptoms such as fatigue, thrombocytopenia, and anemia during ongoing chemotherapy.

2023-12-22

Lab results remained largely unremarkable on 2023-12-21. Medication reconciliation confirmed no discrepancies.

Notably, the addition of bevacizumab to the paclitaxel + carboplatin regimen since 2023-11-07 has been associated with a sustained decline in CA-125 levels. Additionally, no adverse events related to bevacizumab, such as hypertension, gastrointestinal perforation, bleeding, or thromboembolic events, have been reported to date.

• 2023-12-11 CA-125 (NM) 74.990 U/ml
  
• 2023-11-20 CA-125 (NM) 121.277 U/ml
  
• 2023-10-30 CA-125 (NM) 237.600 U/ml

2023-11-07

Upon review of the PharmaCloud database, the patient’s medication records are consistent with no discrepancies.

Following the cytoreductive surgery performed on 2023-08-29 and 2 subsequent cycles of the paclitaxel and carboplatin regimen administered on 2023-09-25 and 2023-10-16, there was a significant reduction in the tumor marker CA-125.

• 2023-10-30 CA-125 (NM) 237.600 U/ml
  
• 2023-10-09 CA-125 (NM) 431.500 U/ml
  
• 2023-09-21 CA-125 (NM) 337.560 U/ml
  
• 2023-08-07 CA 125 3487.0 U/mL

Avastin (bevacizumab) has been added to the treatment protocol beginning with the 3rd cycle. The patient should be closely monitored for signs of hypertension, gastrointestinal perforation, bleeding or thromboembolic events.

701325918

250122

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-20 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Left renal cell carcinoma, pT1a, s/p left partial nephrectomy, local recurrent of left retroperitoneal s/p target therapy.
    • local recurrent of retroperitoneum LN metas.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/05/04.
    • Prior CT identified lobulated mass with dense calcification in left retroperitoneal space (in between left kidney, left psoas muscle, and para-aortic space) is noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w local recurrent renal cell carcinoma S/P target therapy with partial response.
      • In addition, left kidney shows small size and thin parenchyma that is c/w S/P partial nephrectomy and chronic renal disease.
    • Prior CT identified scattered calcified nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament, left upper mesentery, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P target therapy with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified multiple lung metastases are noted again, marked decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified bony metastases at left lateral aspect of L2 vertebral body is noted again, stationary.
    • S/P gastric bypass procedure.
  • Impression:
    • Local recurrent RCC at left retroperitoneal space S/P target therapy show partial response.
    • Prior CT identified scattered calcified nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament, left upper mesentery, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P target therapy with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified multiple lung metastases are noted again, marked decreasing in size.
• 2024-08-02 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal exam due to some food residue at middle-high body and fundus.
    • No active bleeders, no oozing blood sites, nor blood clots was noted.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric polyps, body
    • Hot AXIOS stent at place, middle body, GC/PW
    • Gastric erosion, beside the stent
    • Jejunal ulcers, beside the stent
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-07-16 KUB
  • Abnormal large calcification at left upper paraspinal region due to recurrent renal tumor.
  • A metallic device over stomach gastric bypass procedure.
  • Increased fecal material in the colon.
• 2024-05-20 KUB
  • Abnormal large calcification at left upper paraspinal region due to recurrent renal tumor.
  • A metallic device over stomach gastric bypass procedure
  • Large amount of fecal material filled nondilated rectum
• 2024-05-20 CXR
  • numerous randomly distributed pulmonary nodules of varying sizes due to metastasis.
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
• 2024-05-07 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/07/07, the lesion in the upper L-spine is a little more evident. Bone metastasis should be watched out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • The hot spot in the left lower neck is less evident.
  • No prominent change is noted in the lesions in the lower L-spine and in some faint hot spots in the skull, possibly more benign in nature.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-05-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Left renal cell carcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Clinical history of left renal cancer with calcifications. Some LNS at retroperitoneum with calcification.
    • A calcification (2.2cm) at left neck.
    • Multiple nodules in bil. lungs (progression).
    • R/O bony metastases at right iliac bone and L2.
    • S/P gastric bypass procedure.
  • IMP:
    • Clinical history of left renal cancer with calcifications. Some LNS at retroperitoneum with calcification.
    • A calcification (2.2cm) at left neck. Multiple nodules in bil. lungs (progression).
    • R/O bony metastases at right iliac bone and L2.
• 2024-03-07 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth NPx, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
  • injected arytenoid
• 2024-03-05 CXR erect
  • Multiple lung metastases are noted.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2024-01-05 CT - neck
  • Left papillary renal cell carcinoma, pT1a, FG2 type II s/p left partial nephrectomy, local recurrent of left retroperitoneal s/p target therapy with Erlotinib/Bevacizumab
  • Without- and with-contrast CT scan of head and neck region with 3 mm axial, sagittal and coronal images reveal:
    • A calcified mass, about 35 mm, at left anterior neck (C7-T2 level) causing mass effect on left internal jugular vein and common carotid artery. Obliteration of tissue planes among the calcified tumor and surrounding structures might indicate extra-tumoral extension.
    • Medial deviation of bilateral AE folds and vocal cords.
  • IMP:
    • A calcified tumor (35 mm) at left anterior neck. Malignancy is first considered.
• 2024-01-05 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Left renal cell carcinoma, pT1a, FG2 type II s/p left partial nephrectomy, local recurrent of left retroperitoneal s/p target therapy with Erlotinib/Bevacizumab s/p Nivolumab/Cabozantinib, local recurrent of retroperitoneum LN metas
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/07/06.
    • Prior CT identified lobulated mass with dense calcification in left retroperitoneal space (in between left kidney, left psoas muscle, and para-aortic space) is noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w local recurrent renal cell carcinoma S/P target therapy with partial response.
      • In addition, Left kidney shows small size and thin parenchyma that is c/w S/P partial nephrectomy and chronic renal disease.
    • Prior CT identified scattered calcified nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament, left upper mesentery, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P target therapy with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified Some small nodules in bil. lungs are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified bony metastases at left lateral aspect of L2 vertebral body is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area are not noted again that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with complete response.
      
    • S/P gastric bypass procedure.
  • Impression:
    • Local recurrent RCC at left retroperitoneal space S/P target therapy show partial response.
    • Prior CT identified scattered calcified nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament, left upper mesentery, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P target therapy with partial response.
• 2023-09-09 SONO - thyroid gland
  • Sonography of thyroid gland revealed:
    • s/p operation.
    • A hyperechoic lesion (3.30x3.49cm) at left neck.
• 2023-07-11 Gastric emptying study
  • IMPRESSION:
    • The half time (T1/2) of gastric emptying of solid phase was 64.15 min (within normal limit).
  • COMMENT:
    • The normal half time (T1/2) of gastric emptying of solid phase for adults is 45 to 110 minutes.
• 2023-07-07 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the left 1st rib. Bone metastasis should be watched out.
  • Increased activity in the upper L-spine. Either bone metastasis or severe degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spine. Degenerative change is more likely. Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? early bone metastases). Please also follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-07-06 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Left renal cell carcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Clinical history of left renal cancer with calcifications. Some LNs at retroperitoneum with calcification.
    • A calcification (3.2cm) at left neck.
    • Multiple nodules in bil. lungs.
    • R/O bony metastases at right iliac bone and L2.
    • S/P gastric bypass procedure.
  • IMP:
    • Clinical history of left renal cancer with calcifications. Some LNS at retroperitoneum with calcification. A calcification (3.2cm) at left neck. Multiple nodules in bil. lungs. R/O bony metastases at right iliac bone and L2.
• 2023-04-17 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Labeled as “neck mass, left”, SONO guided biopsy — papillary carcinoma.
  • Section shows soft tissue with many papillary carcinoma. Numerous psammoma bodies are present.
  • IHC stains: PAX-8 (+), TTF-1 (-), Thyroglobulin (-), CD10 (equivocal), RCC (equivocal). Please correlate with clinical and image findings.
• 2023-03-25, -03-09, -03-07 KUB
  • S/P hot AXIOS lumen apposing metallic stent is placed between the stomach and jejunum loop.
• 2023-03-13 Gastric emptying study
  • The gastric emptying study was performed after the patient consumed a standard test meal of two eggs radiolabeled with 0.3 mCi of Tc-99m phytate, two slices (50 gm) of white bread, and 300 ml of orange juice. The gastric emptying study in solid phase revealed fair gastric emptying, and the half time of radioactivity (T1/2) was 92.76 min according to the exponential fitting of the time-activity curve.
  • IMPRESSION: The half time (T1/2) of gastric emptying of solid phase is 92.76 min (within normal limit).
  • COMMENT: The normal half time (T1/2) of gastric emptying of solid phase for adults is 45 to 110 minutes.
• 2023-03-06 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Indication: RCC with duodenal 3rd portion obstruction
  • Symptoms: refractory vomiting
  • Pre-EUS diagnosis: duodenal outlet obstruction
  • Diagnosis: Recurrent RCC with duodenal 3rd portion obstruciton s/p AXIOS LAMS
  • Suggestion: standing abdomen C.M.
• 2023-03-02 Upper GI series
  • Retention of contrast medium in the duodenum, 3rd portion, could be due to obstruction.
• 2023-02-14 CT - abdomen
  • Diffuse dense calcified tumors in left retroperitoneum and paraaortic regions, stationary.
  • Diffuse nodules in bilateral lungs, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in bilateral inguinal and axillary regions.
  • Dilatation of duodenum due to tumor compression at duodenojejunal area.
• 2022-10-28 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Left renal cell carcinoma, pT1a, FG2 type II s/p left partial nephrectomy, local recurrent of left retroperitoneal s/p target therapy with Erlotinib/Bevacizumab s/p Nivolumab/Cabozantinib, local recurrent of retroperitoneum LN metas
    • Findings:
      • Prior CT identified lobulated mass with dense calcification in left retroperitoneal space (in between left kidney, left pasoas muscle, and para-aortic space) is noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w local recurrent renal cell carcinoma S/P target therapy with partial response.
        • In addition, Left kidney shows small size and thin parenchyma that is c/w S/P partial nephrectomy and chronic renal disease.
      • Prior CT identified Some small nodules in bil. lungs are noted again, stationary.
      • Prior CT identified bony metastases at left lateral aspect of L2 vertebral body is noted again, stationary.
      • Prior CT identified scattered calcified nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stable in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P target therapy with complete response.
      • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area are noted again, decreasing in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response. please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Impression:
    • Local recurrent RCC at left retroperitoneal space S/P target therapy show partial response.
    • Lymph nodes in bilateral inguinal area show partial response.
• 2022-03-25 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified lobulated mass with dense calcification in left retroperitoneal space (in between left kidney, left pasoas muscle, and para-aortic space) is noted again, stable in size that is c/w local recurrent renal cell carcinoma S/P target therapy with stable disease.
      • In addition, Left kidney shows small size and thin parenchyma that is c/w S/P partial nephrectomy and chronic renal disease.
    • Prior CT identified Some small nodules in bil. lungs are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified bony metastases at left lateral aspect of L2 vertebral body is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified scattered calcified nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stable in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P target therapy with complete response.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area are noted again, increasing in size. please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Impression:
    • Local recurrent RCC at left retroperitoneal space with lung, lymph nodes, and bone metastases S/P target therapy show stable disease.
    • Lymph nodes in bilateral inguinal area show mild increasing in size.
• 2021-12-23 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Clinical history of left renal tumor (3.5x5.2cm) with calcifications. Some LNS at retroperitoneum.
    • Some small nodules in bil. lungs.
    • R/O bony metastases at right iliac bone and L2.
  • IMP:
    • Clinical history of left renal tumor (3.5x5.2cm) with calcifications. Some LNS at retroperitoneum. R/O lung and bony metastases.
• 2021-12-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (98.8 - 30.3) / 98.8 = 69.33%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Very trivial tricuspid regurgitation
    • Mildly thick IVS and LVPW
• 2021-08-14 gastroenterology
  • upper gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric metastasis related?
• 2021-08-12 CT - whole abdomen, pelvis
  • clinical history of left renal tumor (6.0cm) with solid/cystic components and calcifications. probable abscess formation (6.7x12.9cm) at left retroperitoneum with adjacent muscle invasion. some LNs at retroperitoneum.
• 2021-08-12 general and gastroenterological surgery
  • less likely cholecystitis related
  • favor left retroperitoneal abscess related

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-05-07 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • History was reviewed. She has suffered from right low back wtith radiation to right bottock region for weeks, and needs morphine 0.5 # Q12H for pain control.
    • CT scan on 2024/05/04: Some LNS at retroperitoneum with calcification. A calcification (2.2cm) at left neck. Multiple nodules in bil. lungs (progression). R/O bony metastases at right iliac bone and L2. New paraaortic LAPs over Rt para-L4 area with invasion of cortex of vertebral body & psaos muscle.
    • Palliative RT to paraaortic LAPs over Rt para-L4 area for 3000cGy/12 fx is suggested for symptom control. CT simulation is arranged on 2024/05/08 08:30. Possible toxicity is told.
    • Treatment will be started 2-3 days later; adequate pain control is suggested.

[immunotherapy]

• 2024-05-03 ~ ongoing - Alecensa (alectinib 150mg) 4# BIDCC

• 2024-07-08 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-30 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-03 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-09 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-11 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-30 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-05 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-06 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-03 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-11 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-15 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-25 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-04 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-07-10 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-13 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-05-12 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-04-14 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-03-24 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-02-24 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2022-04-22 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-03-28 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-03-01 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2022-02-09 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2022-01-18 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2021-12-28 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + ipilimumab 50mg NS 40mL 1hr (administer the two drugs 1hr apart)

• 2021-11-30 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2021-11-05 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2021-10-15 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2021-09-08 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2020-10 erlotinib + bevacizumab followed with nivolumab + carboplatin.

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2023-07-10

[availability of entrectinib and/or alectinib]

According to the latest National Health Insurance (NHI) Drug Reimbursement Guidelines (version dated 2023-05-23), Rozlytrek (entrectinib) is only covered when used alone in adults with ROS-1 positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC. Alecensa (alectinib) is covered only for first-line treatment of ALK-positive advanced NSCLC. Both are not covered for papillary renal cell carcinoma.

Both Rozlytrek (entrectinib 200mg/capsule) and Alecensa (alectinib 150mg/capsule) are available in the hospital’s inventory, so no prior authorization is required (no temporary purchase procedure is necessary). The out-of-pocket cost for the former is 1802.5 TWD (NHI price 1530 TWD) and for the latter 487.5 TWD (NHI price 390 TWD).

700128348

250121

[exam finding]

• 2024-11-28 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Compression fracture of L1.
  • S/P vertebroplasty T12, L1, and L2.
• 2024-11-08 PET
  • Prominent glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in the aortocaval space and in multiple lymph nodes in the mesentery and omentum. Multiple metastatic lymph nodes should be considered first.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammatory process is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the middle portion of the esophagus. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, bilateral kidneys and ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-10-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/07/03.
    • Prior CT identified fatty stranding and multiple lymph nodes (up to 1 cm) in the mesentery and omentum are noted again, mild increasing in size (up to 1.3 cm). Metastases at the mesentery and omentum with stable disease is suspected. Please correlate with PET scan.
    • S/P hysterectomy, total gastrectomy, and splenectomy.
    • S/P vertebroplasty of T12, L1, and L2 vertebral body.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 2.3 x 1.6 cm in size at S6).
    • There is minimal pericardial effusion.
  • Impression:
    • Metastases at the mesentery and omentum with stable disease is suspected. Please correlate with PET scan.
• 2024-07-03 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is fatty stranding and multiple lymph nodes (up to 1 cm) in the mesentery (Srs:7 Img:68-82) that may be metastases.
      • The differential diagnosis includes panniculitis and lymphoma.
      • Please correlate with PET scan and laparoscopy.
    • S/P hysterectomy, total gastrectomy, and splenectomy.
    • S/P vertebroplasty of T12, L1, and L2 vertebral body.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 2.3 x 1.6 cm in size at S6).
    • There is minimal pericardial effusion.
• 2024-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P hysterectomy, total gastrectomy, and splenectomy.
    • S/P vertebroplasty of T12, L1, and L2 vertebral body.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 2.3 x 1.6 cm in size at S6).
    • There is minimal pericardial effusion.
• 2023-09-27 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • S/P vertebroplasty of T12, L1, and L2 vertebral body.
    • S/P total gastrectomy and splenectomy.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one is measured about 2.3 x 1.6 cm in size at S6.
• 2023-06-01 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy and splenectomy. A GGO (1.7x3.4cm) at LUL. A nodule (5.7mm) at RLL.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • S/P VP.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2023-02-24 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Compression fracture of L1 S/P vertebroplasty T12, L1, and L2.
• 2023-01-12 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • Bilateral adnexae:free
  • ATH
  • IMP: No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
• 2022-12-27 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • Lymph node, level II ＆ amp level, left selective neck dissection— metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 2 / 2 )
    • Lymph node, level Vb LAPs, left selective neck dissection— metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 1 / 1 )
    • Lymph node, supraclavicular fossa, left selective neck dissection— metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 1 / 2 )
    • Lymph node, axillary LAPs, excision— metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 1 / 5 )
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pM1; FGO stage IVB, C:supraclavicular fossa, D1-4:
  • Gross description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue fragment measuring 1.5x 1.3x 1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic.
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue fragment measuring 3.5x 2.5x 2cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic.
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue fragment measuring 1.5x 1x 1cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic.
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue fragment measuring 3.3x 2.5x 2cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A:level II & amp level, B1-4:Vb LAPs, C:supraclavicular fossa, D1-4: axillary LAPs
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Lymph Nodes:
      • Level II & amp level: metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 2 / 2 )
      • Level Vb LAPs, left: metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 1 / 1 )
      • Supraclavicular fossa, left metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 1 / 2 )
      • Axillary LAPs, left — metastatic endometrioid carcinoma ( 1 / 5 )
    • Ancillary Studies: IHC stain — ER(+), vimentin (+), CD56(-), CDX-2(-), CK20(-).
• 2022-12-23 Whole body PET scan
  • Prominent glucose hypermetabolism in a left neck level II lymph node, a left neck level V lymph node, a left supraclavicular lymph node, a left infraclavicular lymph node and some left axillary lymph nodes. Multiple metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Mild to moderate glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal lymph nodes and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammatory process is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, bilateral kidneys and ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2022-12-13 CT - neck
  • One micro-lobulated mass lesion (2.8cm) over left supraclavicular fossa. Suggest tissue proof to rule out malignant node.
  • Another round node (7mm) over left level V of neck. Highly suspect malignant node.
• 2022-11-16 CT (Far Eastern Memorial Hospital)
  • Imp: bil lung tiny nodules, suspect peritoneal seeding
  • compared to previous 2022-07-29
    • Status post operation for endometrial cancer
    • Status post total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy for gastric adenocarcinoma (pathology: pT3N0). No obvious local recurrence
    • Status post left neck metastatic mass excision
    • Enlarged soft tissue mass at left axilla and left neck base, in favor of metastasis, decreased in size
    • Multiple tiny nodules in bilateral lungs, in favor of lung metastasis s/p treatment, decreased in number & size
    • Mild enlarged heart size
    • compatible with liver metastasis s/p treatment, with residual one in left hepatic lobe, decreased in number & size
    • Prominent right renal pelvis- Status post splenectomy
    • Unremarkable gall bladder, pancreas and adrenal glands
    • Mild mesentery fat stranding and suspected mesenteric nodule, peritoneal seeding can not be excluded, no significant interval change - Small lymph nodes at abdominal paraaortic region
    • Mild ascites in the pelvis
    • Status post vertebroplasty at T12
• 2020-12-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and Indication:
    • 2019-12-23 CT: Hydrometra with mural soft tissue nodule. R/O Endometrial cancer
    • 2019-12-25 Uterus endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 2, pT1aNO, FIGO stage: IA
  • Findings:
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • S/P vertebroplasty of T12, L1, and L2 vertebral body.
    • S/P total gastrectomy and splenectomy.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one is measured about 2.3 x 1.6 cm in size at S6.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland is noted.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2020-12-01 Patho - vaginal biopsy
  • Labeled as “vaginal stump”, biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows adenocarcinoma with papillary like structure, morphologically similar to focal areas of previous tumor (S2019-22417).
  • IHC stains: vimentin (+), WT-1 (-), p16 (+), ER: (+, strong intensity 100%), PR (+ intermedoate, intensity 70%),compatible with endometrial origin. CK20 (-): dis-favor gastrointestinal origin.
• 2019-12-25 Surgical pathology Level VI
  • Clinical diagnosis: Postmenopausal bleeding;
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Uterus, endometrium, staging surgery — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 2 — pTNM: pT1aNO , FIGO stage: IA
    • Uterus, myometrium, staging surgery — involved by endometrioid adenocarcinoma (< 1/2 thickness) — adenomyosis
    • Uterus, cervix, staging surgery — negative for malignancy — free of lower cervical margin
    • Fallopian tube, right, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
      
    • Fallopian tube, left, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
      
    • Ovary, right, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
      
    • Ovary, left, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left external iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 4 )
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 2 )
    • Lymph node, right external iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 4 )
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 3 )
    • Lymph node, left para-aortic, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 2 )
    • Lymph node, right para-aortic, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 7 )
    • Pathology stage:pTNM: pT1aNO, FIGO stage: IA
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: endometrioid adenocarcinoma
    • Histology grade: grade 2
      
    • Depth of invasion: Tumor invades less than one-half of myometrium (2 mm)
      
    • Lymphovascular invasion: absent
    • The cervical stroma involvement: absent
    • Resection margins of the cervix (or vagina): free (3.5 cm)
    • Additional pathologic findings:
      • Endometrial hyperplasia: present
      • (squamous) metaplasia: absent
      • adenomyosis: present
    • Bilateral adnexa: free of tumor
      
    • Lymph node metastasis
      • Group as specified No. Positive / No. Total
      • Left iliac ( 0 / 4 )
      • Left obturator ( 0 / 2 )
      • Right iliac ( 0 / 4 )
      • Right obturator ( 0 / 3 )
      • Left para-aortic ( 0 / 2 )
      • Right para-aortic ( 0 / 7 )
    • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK7(+), PAX-5(-), CDX-2(-), vimentin(focal+), CK20(-).
• 2019-12-16 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • IMP: Suspected endometrial hyperplasia (with Papillar)

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-23 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Lin JingEn
  • S
    • 20241123: stayed in stable mood most time, maintained fair sleep, and could manage house chores.
    • 20240831: mild depression, and chest tightness under current dose of leeyo thgerapy.
    • 20240608: stable mood after adding Leeyo, stable mood was felt.
    • 20240316: stable mood without any impaired drive to do house chores.
    • 20231223: remitted depression, and anxiety, now irregular lexapro use if anxiety.
    • 20230930: stable mood.
    • 20230807: mood was more stable mood after drug adjustment.
    • 20230710: low mood, anxiety mixed with depression despite seroxat 12.5mg treatment, but fair sleep,
    • 20230131: come alone. live in BanQiao
  • A/P
    • Reeducative individual psychotherapy for drug information and compliance:
      • The patient has intermittent poor complaince because of overworring about drug adverse effect and addiction possibility. We educate the patient to understand the mechanism of drug effect and possible side effets. Also, we ensure that the medications are not addictive if taking it regularly everyday.
  • Prescription x3
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
    • Leeyo (escitalopram 10mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2022-12-30 MultiTeam - Social Services Referral
  • Referral Date: 2022-12-26
  • Reason for Referral: Others - Inpatient with a brief health scale score ≥ 10 points
  • Handling Status: Not opened for case management
  • Reason for Not Opening: Referral Reason: BSRS=10
    • The patient lives with her husband, who is the primary caregiver. They have three daughters and one son, all of whom are married. The family support system is still good, and there is sufficient financial support.
    • The patient was admitted for tumor resection surgery and experienced preoperative anxiety and difficulty falling asleep.
    • On 2022/12/27, a postoperative reassessment was conducted, and the BSRS score was 0.
    • If there are any further needs during the course of treatment, please do not hesitate to contact the social worker. Thank you!
  • Responder: Wu FangQian
  • Response Date: 2022-12-30
• 2022-12-29 MultiTeam - Psychological Oncology Referral
  • Referral Date: 2022-12-26
  • Reason for Referral: Others - Cancer inpatient with a brief health scale score ≥ 10 points
  • Conclusion:
    • (Summary) Visited on 12/28 with the patient’s husband accompanying. The patient expressed feeling anxious before the surgery, but now that the surgery is done, she feels settled. Before being hospitalized, she was still busy preparing Christmas gifts and had a total of twenty to thirty people, including her grandchildren. They played a game of picking gifts from a grid to find out what they got. Since childhood, she has been putting candy in stockings for the children, and they used to run a grocery store, making Christmas lively every year. She was admitted to the hospital the day after Christmas but didn’t let her son and daughter know in order not to worry them. Her son is in the engineering field, and she didn’t want to distract him. This hospitalization has been manageable because her husband is here, and they even brought the tea set from home to have afternoon tea together every day. “Being in her seventies, she is content and takes things lightly.”
    • (Objective) 7 years ago, she had gastric cancer surgery. In 2019 Dec, she had stage IA endometrial cancer, followed by IVRT post-surgery. In 2020 Dec, there was a recurrence, and she received treatment at another hospital. She has had a lump in her left neck and armpit for nearly a year, and recent biopsies confirmed malignancy. She underwent surgery on 12/27. Her BSRS score is 10 (moderate), and she has been intermittently visiting the Psychiatry Department since 2017 for panic disorder and mild depression.
    • (Intervention) Focus on post-surgery emotional status and family support.
    • (Action Plan) All presented aspects are positive, focusing on post-surgery and holiday matters. There was no mention of psychiatric symptoms or family conflicts. Continue monitoring based on the BSRS score. Counseling Psychologist Huang XiaoFang
  • Responder: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2022-12-28 17:21
• 2017-01-17 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine
  • S
    • come alone.
    • easily affect by noise. anxiety, rumination were told. education to use ear plug.
    • Whenever the patient’s husband coughs loudly at night, she becomes anxious and experiences chest tightness. It is advised to teach the patient to use earplugs.
    • Without taking medication, the patient easily becomes irritable and starts verbally abusing others.
    • The patient is constantly worried about the heavy dosage of her medications. She is afraid to take sleeping pills and keeps asking when she can stop taking the medications.
  • O
    • CGI: 3
    • Reeducative individual psychotherapy for drug information and compliance:
    • The patient has intermittent poor complaince because of overworring about drug adverse effect and addiction possibility. We educate the patient to understand the mechanism of drug effect and possible side effets. Also, we ensure that the medications are not addictive if taking it regularly everyday.
  • Diagnosis
    • Neurotic depression [F34.1]
    • Panic disorder [F41.0]
    • Nonorganic sleep disorder,unspecified [F51.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Seroxat (paroxetine 12.5mg) 1# HS
    • Seroxat (paroxetine 12.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 0.5# PRNHS

[consultation]

• 2023-02-23 General and Digestive Surgery
  • Q: this is a 71-year-old female with history of Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 2, of the uterine endometrium, stage pT1aN0(cM0) , FIGO stage: IA, s/p staging surgery (BSO + omentectomy + ATH + retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy), and s/p radiotherapy, with vaginal stump recurrence (2020-12), with multiple lymph nodes metastases, s/p operation (Selective neck dissection, left. Excision of left axillary conflulent LNs, left, 2022-12-27 ). The patient said ever received immunotherapy at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. She was admitted for chemotherapy, so port-A is suggested.
  • A: we will arrange port-A implantation tomorrow

[surgical operation]

• 2022-12-27
  • Surgery
    • Selective neck dissection, left
    • Excision of left axillary conflulent LNs, left
  • Finding
    • Endometrial adenoca s/p OP in 2019 and RT
    • Gastric adenoca s/p total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy (pT3N0) later at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
  • LN metastasis was suspected and told by GYN but Rx poor (chemotherapy and immunotherapy) Immunotherapy (NT 11W*4 times) at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital in vain (origin from which ca? no definite pathologic report)

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-02-22 ~ undergoing - 4000cGy/20 fractions of the left neck to left axilla area.
• 2020-01-30 ~ 2020-02-20 - 2800cGy/7 fractions via IVRT to vaginal cuff mucosa surface.

[chemoimmunotherapy]

• 2025-01-20 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min (Keytruda Q3W)

• 2024-12-26 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min (Keytruda Q3W)

• 2024-11-29 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min (Keytruda Q3W)

• 2024-11-19 ~ undergoing - Lenvima (lenvatinib 10mg) 1# QD

• 2024-11-19 ~ udnergoing - Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate 10mg) 1# Q12H

• 2023-11-14 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 150mg/m2 200mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 3 200mg NS 250mL 2hr (Q3W)

• 2023-09-18 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

• 2023-08-01 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 200mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………… (Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-05-30 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 235mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-03-23 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-02-24 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + bevacizumab 15mg/kg 650mg NS 250mL 1.5hr (Q3W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL

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2025-01-21

This 73-year-old female patient with a history of endometrioid adenocarcinoma (Grade 2, FIGO stage IA), initially treated with surgery and radiotherapy, has developed multiple systemic metastatic lesions, particularly in mesenteric, omental lymph nodes, and liver. Despite undergoing multiple chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy regimens, she now presents with stable disease in the abdomen and lymph nodes.

Problem 1: Systemic Metastatic Endometrioid Carcinoma

• Objective:
  • Imaging Evidence:
    • 2024-11-08 PET: Glucose hypermetabolism in aortocaval, mesenteric, and omental lymph nodes consistent with metastatic disease. Mild inflammatory changes in mediastinal and pulmonary lymph nodes.
    • 2024-10-30 Abdomen CT: Mild size increase in mesenteric and omental lymph nodes (up to 1.3 cm), correlating with stable disease. Hepatic cysts noted.
    • 2023-06-01 Abdomen CT: Ground-glass opacity in the left upper lung and right lower lung nodule, likely metastases.
  • Pathology Evidence:
    • 2022-12-27 Pathology: Confirmed metastatic endometrioid carcinoma in left neck, supraclavicular, axillary, and level V lymph nodes.
  • Treatment History:
    • Pembrolizumab (Keytruda): Ongoing immunotherapy Q3W; most recent dose administered on 2025-01-20.
    • Lenvatinib (Lenvima): Started QD on 2024-11-19, reduced to QOD due to leukopenia.
    • Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): Initiated Q12H on 2024-11-19 as an anti-estrogen agent due to ER+ tumor biology.
    • Bevacizumab (Avastin): Last administered on 2023-11-14 with chemotherapy (paclitaxel + carboplatin).
• Assessment:
  • Current Disease Status:
    • Imaging suggests stable disease in mesenteric and omental lymph nodes based on minimal progression in size.
    • Lung lesions, initially identified on 2023-06-01, may remain stable as no progression has been reported in subsequent imaging.
  • Effectiveness of Tamoxifen:
    • Tamoxifen’s inclusion aligns with the patient’s ER-positive metastatic endometrioid adenocarcinoma (confirmed by IHC on multiple occasions: e.g., 2022-12-27, ER+ 100%).
    • Anti-estrogen therapy (Tamoxifen) inhibits estrogen-driven tumor growth, offering a less toxic treatment alternative for hormone-sensitive disease.
    • Combined with Lenvatinib (Lenvima), this approach targets both hormonal and VEGF pathways, a validated strategy for recurrent/metastatic endometrial cancer (e.g., KEYNOTE-775 trial evidence).
  • Overall Treatment Response:
    • Stable disease suggests efficacy of the current regimen (Pembrolizumab, Tamoxifen, Lenvatinib).
    • Leukopenia limits the dose intensity of Lenvatinib, potentially impacting tumor control.
• Recommendations:
  • Continuation of Current Therapy:
    • Maintain Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) Q3W as per protocol.
    • Continue Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) 10 mg Q12H to suppress estrogen-driven tumor activity.
    • Persist with Lenvatinib (Lenvima) at QOD dosing due to leukopenia. Monitor blood counts and adjust dosing if tolerated.
  • Imaging Follow-Up:
    • Proceed with CT abdomen on 2025-01-21 to evaluate tumor burden and lymph node status.
    • Consider periodic PET scans if clinical changes suggest progression or new metastases.
  • Monitoring and Further Assessment:
    • Track tumor marker trends (e.g., CA-125, CEA) for additional response evaluation.
    • Consider biopsy if significant progression or new lesions are identified, especially in atypical sites (e.g., mediastinal lymph nodes or lung).
  • Supportive Measures:
    • Monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities, particularly leukopenia and hypomagnesemia, to maintain patient tolerability and compliance.

Problem 2. Leukopenia

• Objective:
  • Labs:
    • WBC: 2.19 x10^3/uL (2025-01-21), decreased from 2.60 x10^3/uL (2025-01-20). Persistent leukopenia noted.
    • Neutrophils: 32.5% (absolute neutrophil count: 0.71 x10^3/uL). Grade 2 neutropenia. (2025-01-21)
  • Clinical Course:
    • Likely induced by Pembrolizumab (leukopenia 31% to 47%; grades 3/4: 12%) and Lenvatinib (neutropenia grades 3/4: 7%) toxicity.
• Assessment:
  • Patient is at risk for febrile neutropenia and infectious complications.
  • Dose reduction of Lenvatinib appears appropriate but may compromise tumor control.
• Recommendations:
  • Administer G-CSF (e.g., Filgrastim) if WBC declines further or fever develops.
  • Monitor complete blood count (CBC) weekly for trends.
  • Encourage infection precautions and consider antimicrobial prophylaxis if neutrophil counts worsen.

Problem 3. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (not posted)

• Objective:
  • History of neurotic depression and panic disorder with intermittent compliance. Recent psychosomatic evaluation noted stable mood but ongoing anxiety about medication side effects. (2024-11-23)
• Assessment:
  • Psychological stress from metastatic disease and prolonged treatment likely exacerbates symptoms.
  • Current medications (Leeyo [escitalopram] and Eurodin [estazolam]) are effective with appropriate compliance.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Leeyo (escitalopram) and PRN Eurodin (estazolam).
  • Psychiatric follow-up to address compliance and reinforce the safety of prescribed medications.
  • Provide psycho-oncology support for coping with advanced cancer.

2023-08-02

This patient refilled Eurodin (estazolam) and Lexapro (escitalopram) on 2023-07-10 issued by our psychosomatic medicine department and these drugs have been included in the active medication list without a reconciliation issue found.

2023-03-24

• Laboratory results from 2023-03-24 showed that the patient’s liver and kidney function, albumin and electrolyte levels were grossly normal, with the exception of slightly lower blood cell counts. However, the levels are still within an acceptable range to continue chemotherapy.
• The patient was not found to need to reconcile her medications.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-17 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; vessel: well-defined; echotexture: heterogeneous echocontrast; no focal lesion was found
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Two hyperechoic lesions up to 0.8 cm in the GB; Normal GB wall thickness; No biliary tract dilatation
    • Portal vein and vessles
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • Normal both renal size
    • Pancreas
      • The visible part of pancreas was normal,but others and tail was obscured by gas
    • Spleen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected chronic liver parenchyma disease
    • Suspected GB stones
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with liver function test and check HBV, HCV, AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2025-01-15 CXR
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Borderline ECG

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2025-01-21

The patient exhibits several abnormalities across multiple laboratory evaluations between 2025-01-15 and 2025-01-21.

1. Hematologic Abnormalities

• Evidence of pancytopenia:
  • Decreased platelets: Fluctuating from 6 × 10³/µL (2025-01-15) to 48 × 10³/µL (2025-01-21).
  • Anemia: HGB is consistently low (e.g., 6.8 g/dL on 2025-01-15; 9.9 g/dL on 2025-01-21) with high RDW-CV (e.g., 22.7% on 2025-01-15, suggesting anisocytosis).
  • Leukopenia: WBC values are below normal, e.g., 2.69 × 10³/µL (2025-01-21).
• Possible causes:
  • Bone marrow suppression (e.g., aplastic anemia, hematologic malignancy).
  • Autoimmune processes (e.g., lupus or antiphospholipid syndrome).
  • Infectious causes (e.g., viral).
• Supporting evidence for autoimmune etiology:
  • Positive Direct and Indirect Coombs test (2025-01-16) suggests autoimmune hemolysis.
  • Presence of anti-cardiolipin antibodies (IgG, 2025-01-20: 3.4 GPL-U/mL) and anti-dsDNA antibodies (3.1 IU/mL, 2025-01-20) points to possible systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• Next Steps:
  • Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy to evaluate for marrow failure syndromes or infiltration by malignancy.
  • Peripheral blood smear to identify schistocytes (microangiopathy) or blasts (leukemia).

2. Renal and Hematologic Interface

• Lab results
  • Elevated D-dimer: 1373 ng/mL (2025-01-16) suggests a hypercoagulable state or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
  • Creatinine and eGFR normal: Renal function appears preserved, e.g., Creatinine 0.71 mg/dL; eGFR 97.40 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-20).
• Differential considerations:
  • Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), may present similarly with low platelets and a hypercoagulable state. Normal ADAMTS-13 (99.7%, 2025-01-20) rules out TTP.
• Next Steps:
  • Assess LDH (already elevated, 175 U/L, 2025-01-17) and haptoglobin (78 mg/dL, 2025-01-20) for further evidence of hemolysis.
  • Reticulocyte count (elevated at 4.43%, 2025-01-16) indicates active erythropoiesis, consistent with hemolysis.

3. Immunologic Findings

• Lab results
  • Positive ANA panel (2025-01-20): Anti-ENA SS-A (Ro, 8.5 EliA U/mL) is consistent with Sjögren’s syndrome or SLE.
  • Positive anti-HBc antibody (reactive, 2025-01-17) suggests past Hepatitis B infection, though surface antigen (HBsAg) is negative, ruling out active infection.
• Next Steps:
  • Complement levels (C3 and C4) are normal (107.8 mg/dL and 19.3 mg/dL, 2025-01-17), slightly arguing against active SLE flare but not excluding it.

4. Infectious Disease Considerations

• Lab results
  • EBV IgG-positive (7.4 ratio, 2025-01-20): Past exposure.
  • H. pylori positive (42.5 AU/mL, 2025-01-17): Consider peptic ulcer disease or other sequelae if relevant symptoms are present.
  • CMV IgG-positive (712.8 AU/mL, 2025-01-17): Suggests past CMV exposure; IgM is negative, ruling out recent infection.
  • HIV test is negative (0.06 S/CO, 2025-01-17), eliminating immunodeficiency as a direct cause.

5. Nutritional Deficiencies

• Lab results
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency: 163 pg/mL (2025-01-17).
  • Folic acid deficiency: 3.70 ng/mL (2025-01-17).
• Next Steps:
  • Supplement with Vitamin B12 and folic acid.
  • Investigate causes, e.g., gastric biopsy for atrophic gastritis or pernicious anemia.

6. Coagulation Studies

• Lab results
  • Prolonged LA1/LA2 ratio (1.8, 2025-01-17), positive lupus anticoagulant (LA), and elevated D-dimer suggest a hypercoagulable state, possibly due to antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).
• Next Steps:
  • Test for additional antiphospholipid markers: β2-glycoprotein antibodies and repeat antiphospholipid testing after 12 weeks.

Summary of Differential Diagnoses:

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) with possible antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).
• Secondary autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).
• Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies as contributing to cytopenias.
• Thrombotic microangiopathy ruled out by normal ADAMTS-13 but needs further workup.

Immediate Recommendations:

• Bone marrow biopsy to evaluate for hematologic malignancy or bone marrow failure.
• Peripheral smear to assess for hemolysis or dysplastic changes.
• Autoimmune workup: Repeat lupus anticoagulant and assess for APS.
• Nutritional supplementation for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.
• Ongoing monitoring of hemolysis parameters, coagulation studies, and cytopenias.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-09 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • heterogeneous enhancing tissue in the right masticator space, right mandible and right retromolar trigone. As compared with previous study on 20240624, the conditions were improved.
    • no neck LAP
    • high SI on T2WI in the upper and middle C-spine prevertebral regions
  • Imp
    • heterogeneous enhancing tissue in the right masticator space, right mandible and right retromolar trigone, decrease in sizes.
• 2024-07-03 MRA - brain
  • no evidence of brain metastasis
  • low SI change on T1WI in the right mandible with heterogeneous enhancement.
• 2024-07-02 EEG
  • Finding
    • The background activities were composed by alpha rhythm at 8-9 Hz, 20-40 uV in bilateral posterior head areas and beta rhythm at 13-15 Hz, 15-30 uV in bilateral anterior head areas. There were intermittent diffuse slow waves at 5-7 Hz, 20-50 uV in bilateral hemispheres. No obvious photic driving response was noted. This EEG suggests mild diffuse cortical dysfunction. Advise clinical correlation.
  • Conclusion
    • Abnormal EEG.
• 2024-06-24 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • Diffuse abnormal T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement involving right upper and lower buccal mucosa, medial and lateral pterygoid muscle, mandible and overlying cheek skin. No obvious change as compared with MRI on 20240624.
    • Almost disappearance of the necrotic lymph nodes at right level I and II.
    • No abnormality at nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx.
    • Mottled T2-hyperontensity in bilateral mastoid air cells.
  • IMP:
    • C/W advanced right buccal cancer s/p chemotherapy, without obvious interval change as compared with MRI on 20240202. Suggest regular follow-up.
• 2024-05-22 SONO - nephrology
  • Bilateral chronic change with small sized kidney.
  • Left renal cyst.
• 2024-03-06 PD-L1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2023-05714 D
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC: < 1%
• 2024-03-06 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-05714 D
  • RESULTS:
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 2%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 4
• 2024-03-06 PD-L1 (SP142)
  • Pathologic Report for PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (Ventana)
    • Tumor type: Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
    • Tumor location: oral cavity
    • Testing assay: SP142 Assay (Ventana)
    • Testing platform: BenchMark ULTRA
    • Detection system: OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit and OptiView Amplification Kit
    • Control slide result: [V] Pass, [] Fail
    • Adequate tumor cells present (>=50 viable tumor cells): [V] Yes, [] No
  • Result:
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment:
      • TC category: TC < 1%
      • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): < 1% (optional)
    • Tumor-infiltrating immune cell (IC) staining assessment:
      • IC category: IC < 1%
      • Proportion of tumor area occupied by PD-L1 expressing tumor-infiltrating immune cells (% IC): < 1% (optional)
    • Note:
      • TC scoring: TC are scored as the percentage of viable tumor cells showing membrane staining of any intensity.
      • IC scoring: IC are scored as the proportion of tumor area (including associated intratumoral and contiguous peritumoral stroma) that is occupied by discernible staining of any intensity of tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
• 2023-03-28 Peropheral Vascular Test: AV fistula
  • Result:Intra-operative sonography finding: Adequate size of LIJV
• 2023-03-27 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Right buccal mucosa, incisional biopsy (frozen section) — Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
    • Skin, right, incisional biopsy — Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
    • Right posterior molar area, right, incisional biopsy — Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
    • Soft palate, right, incisional biopsy — Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
    • Buccal mucosa, right, incisional biopsy — Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, sections shows moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma consisting of nests of tumor cells in infiltrative growth pattern with squamous differentiation and areas of dyskeratosis. The tumor cells have abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm, round to oval nuclei, prominent nucleoli, pleomorphism, hyperchromasia, higher necleus to cytoplasm ratio and mitiotic activity.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals p16: negative (patchy immunoreactive, < 70%), and P40: positive.
• 2023-03-27 Frozen Section
  • FROZEN SECTION INITIAL DIAGNOSIS: Oral cavity, right buccal mucosa, frozen section — squamous cell carcinoma
• 2023-03-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Esophageal papilloma, upper esophagus
    • Gastric ulcer, shallow, antrum, LC
    • Gastritis, antrum and body
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Duodenal ulcer scar with deformed bulb.
  • Suggestion
    • consider PPI Rx
    • consider HP eradication at GI OPD.
• 2023-03-24 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Increased activity in the right aspect of the mandible. Malignancy with local bone invasion may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
    • Increased activity in the right and left aspects of the maxilla. The nature is to be determined (dental problem? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    • A hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 4th rib. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
    • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, hips, knee and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-03-24 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Oralcavity: Impression (Imaging stage) : T:4b N:2b M:0 STAGE:IVB
• 2023-03-23 SONO - abdomen
  • Gallbladder polyps
  • Cholecystopathy
• 2023-03-14 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy (Y1)
  • Ulcerative tumor, right cheek, incisional biopsy — Ulcer with high grade dysplasia, at least
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of ulcer with high grade (moderate at least) dysplasia characterized by enlarged atypical cells with prominent nucleoli, occasional mitoses and focal dyskeratosis. However, early stromal budding or invasion can not be excluded entirely due to interface inflammation and fibrosis. Closely follow up.

[consultation]

• 2024-07-03 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • For low ACTH, cortisol
  • A
    • This 68 year old male with hypertension, CAD, right buccal cancer, DM, and was admitted for chemotherapy. We were consulted for abnormal cortisol function.
    • S:
      • In good spirits
    • O:
      • BH 146.7 BW 52.6
      • BP 130 (Under Norvasc 1# DQ)
      • Na/K 135/3.5
      • Lab
        • 2024-07-01 Na (Sodium) 135 mmol/L
        • 2024-06-29 Na (Sodium) 137 mmol/L
        • 2024-06-18 Na (Sodium) 135 mmol/L
      • Cortisol/ACTH 0.43/3 2024/07/02 10:00
      • Medication may related for 2024/06/29 dexamethasone 4mg ST
    • A:
      • Low cortisol level, suspected dexamethasone related, r/o other cause.
    • Suggestion
      • Please recheck fT4/TSH (NM), FSH/LH, testerone, IGF-1, and prolactin, glucose (random or AC), recheck ACTH, cortisol, Na
      • If he had sign of adrenal insufiencicy, administered hydrocortisone 50mg Q6H IV.
      • We’ll follow up this patient.
• 2024-07-01 Neurology
  • Q
    • For memory decrease or delirium at night, suspect dementia
• 2023-04-26 Vascular Surgery
  • Q
    • This is 66 y/o male patient had squamous cell carcinoma of right buccal mucosa extending to right masticator space and encasement of right carotid artery, cT4bN2bM0, Stage IVB.
      
    • For port-A wound redness with pus, suspect infection, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • I have had the pleasure of involving with the patient’s care. In brief, He is a 67 year old male seen in consultation for opinion regarding treatment options for port-A wound suspected infection
    • The pt’s hx/Dx was noted for
      • Squamous cell carcinoma of right buccal mucosa extending to right masticator space and encasement of right carotid artery, cT4bN2bM0, Stage IVb
      • Inflammatory conditions of jaws
      • Gallbladder polyps
      • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
      • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Lab/CXR reviewed, noted for leukocytosis, the pt appeared easy looking, denied febrile/chillness. b/c sent. results pending
    • I personally examined the wound, there was no frank pus, yet there was deshiscnce ~ 0.3cm defect, and port-A was exposed
    • SUGGESTION & PLAN:
      • wound debridement will be arranged on 4/28 8AM under local anesthesia.
      • If primary team w’d like to alternate C/T access, we can put in CVC or PICC if needed.
• 2023-03-30 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Dx: Squamous cell carcinoma of right buccal mucosa, cT4bN2bM0
    • According to NCCN guideline, the tumor was unresectable or the patient was unfit for the surgery due to encasement of right carotid artery and involvement of right masticator space.
    • We strongly suggest induction chemotherapy followed by CCRT in accordance with NCCN guideline after the family meeting.
    • Thus we need your help for chemotherapy. Thank you for your help
  • A
    • This 68 year old man is a case of right buccal cancer, SCC, cT4bN2b M0 stage IVB, we are consulted for induction chemotherapy follow by CCRT.
    • We will discuss with patient (Induction with TPF). Transfer to 11A on Dr Xia. Thanks for your consultation.
• 2023-03-28 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • This is a 68-year-old man who noticed a ulcerative mass on his right cheek but was unwilling to receive treatment until this month. After thorough examination, malignancy of right buccal mucosa was highly suspected. Incisional biopsy revealed high-grade dysplasia but malignancy was still suspected. Incisional biopsy under general anesthesia was done and left subclavian Port-A implantation was done on 2023/03/27 after a series of tumor work-up.
    • Dx: Squamous cell carcinoma of right buccal mucosa, cT4bN2bM0
    • According to NCCN guideline, the tumor was unresectable or the patient was unfit for the surgery due to encasement of right carotid artery and involvement of right masticator space.
    • We strongly suggest induction chemotherapy followed by CCRT in accordance with NCCN guideline after the family meeting (20230328). We need your help, Thanks!
  • A
    • 68-year-old male, Squamous cell carcinoma of right buccal mucosa, cT4bN2bM0
    • Consciousness alert, ECOG 3
    • We will arrange hospice combined care and follow up his condition (20230328 family meeting, the patient and family members agreed to accept cancer treatment.)
    • Indication: Right buccal SCC
    • Plan: Hospice combined care
• 2023-03-28 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • This is 66 y/o male patient had suffered from SCC of right buccal mucosa and right retromolar area, cT4bN2bM0, cstage IVb. We will arrange chemotherapy with Taxotere, Cisplatin and 5-Fu for him. However, his laboratory showed AFP 1.4 ng/mL , serum Anti-HBc (+) , Anti-HBs (+) were found.  Gastroscopy showed 1) Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A 2) Esophageal papilloma, upper esophagus and CLO test (+) were found. We need your further evaluation and suggestion. Thanks !!
  • A
    • We are consulted for pre-chemotherapy evaluation.
    • Lab
      • 2023-03-27 HBsAg Nonreactive
        
      • 2023-03-27 HBsAg (Value) 0.51 S/CO
        
      • 2023-03-27 Anti-HBs 60.07 mIU/mL
        
      • 2023-03-27 Anti-HBc Reactive
        
      • 2023-03-27 Anti-HBc-Value 3.71 S/CO
        
      • 2023-03-27 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
        
      • 2023-03-27 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO
        
      • 2023-03-27 Creatinine 0.71 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-03-22 APTT 29.6 sec
        
      • 2023-03-22 PT 10.5 sec
        
      • 2023-03-22 INR 1.02
        
    • A
      • Pre-chemotherapy evaluation
      • CLO test positive
    • P
      • Check CBC, AST/ALT, PT, ALB, T.BIL, AFP, HbeAg, Anti-Hbe Ab, Anti-Hbc IgM Ab, Anti-Hbc Ab, HBV DNA
      • Arrange abdominal sonography
      • Baraclude 0.5mg (GFR >50 QD, GFR 30-49 QOD, GFR 15-29 Q3D, GFR <15 or HD QW)
        • NHI reimbursement: HBV carrier (HbsAg(+) or HbsAg(-) but anti-Hbc ab(+)) (Anti-HBc on 2023/03/27 showed Reactive)
          • Coverage begins 1 week prior to chemotherapy and continues for 6 months after completion of chemotherapy.
      • GI OPD follow up

[surgical operation]

• 2023-04-28
  • Surgery
    • Port-A wound debridement    
  • Finding
    • There is no frank pus, no port-A exposure over L port-A wound, there is a 0.3cm dehiscence with previously absorbable suture knot within, causing inflammation.
    • Primarily suture closure after fully debrided and irrigation  
• 2023-03-27
  • Surgery
    • Port-A insertion (LIJV approach, B Braun 8.5Fr)        
    • Intra-op venogram    
  • Finding
    • Intra-operative sonography finding: Adequate size of LIJV, yet difficult wiring into SVC occurred, which aided by 5 Fr sheath, venogram guided, .35” terumo wire, finally we were able to wiring into desired position.  
• 2023-03-27
  • Surgery: Incisional biopsy
  • Finding: ulcerative mass on the right buccal mucosa more than 4cm in size with skin perforation.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-20 - carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • betamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-12-16 - carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • betamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-11-12 - carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • betamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-10-04 - carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • betamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-08-29 - carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • betamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-30 - carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • betamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-06-29 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-05-24 - carboplatin AUC 5 280mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-12-26 ~ 2024-05-30 - UFT (tegafur 100mg, uracil 224mg) 2# BID

• 2023-09-13 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited carboplatin) (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 1000mL

• 2023-08-31 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 1000mL

• 2023-08-24 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 1000mL

• 2023-08-17 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 1000mL

• 2023-08-10 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 1000mL

• 2023-07-27 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 1000mL

• 2023-07-19 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 1000mL

• 2023-06-14 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D2 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 250mL 10min (after CDDP) D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D2-5 (TPF)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3

• 2023-05-19 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 250mL 10min (after CDDP) D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (TPF)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3

• 2023-04-26 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 250mL 10min (after CDDP) D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (TPF)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3

• 2023-03-30 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 …………………………………………………………………………………. + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (TPF)

  • dexamethasone 4mg IVD D1 + dexamethasone 8mg BID PO D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg D1-3 + NS 250mL D1 + NS 2000mL D1-5

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy regimen in In-hospital “Prescription Collection of Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer” protocol (dated 2022-02-11).

• TPF
  • Docetaxel 40 mg/m2 IVD (1 hs) D1, 8
  • Cisplatin 40 mg/m2 IVD (2 hs) D1, 8
  • 5-FU 750~1000 mg/m2 IVD (24 hs) D1-2, D8-9
  • Q3W for 1~3 cycles
  • H&N Committee suggestion
  • References: Modified from Posner MRI et al. N.Engl.J.Med.357 (2007):1705-1715.
• PF +/- Docetaxel
  • Docetaxel 50~75 mg/m2 IVD (1 hs) D1
  • Cisplatin 70~100 mg/m2 IVD (2 hs) D1
  • 5-FU 1000 mg/m2 IVD (24 hs) D1-3 +/- D4
  • Q3W for 1~3 cycles
  • H&N Committee suggestion
  • References
    • Modified from Posner MRI et al. N.Engl.J.Med.357 (2007):1705-1715.
    • Modified from Van Cutsem E et al. NEJM 2007;357(17):1695-1704.
• Induction Chemotherapy modified with TPF
  • Docetaxel 40 mg/m2 IVD (1 hs) D1, 8
  • Cisplatin 40 mg/m2 IVD (2 hs) D1, 8
  • 5-FU + Leucovorin, 1000mg/m2 + 100mg/m2 IVD (24 hs) D2, 9
  • Q3 week x 3cycles (Q1W, Q2W, Q3W: rest)
  • H&N Committee suggestion
  • References: Modified from Jérôme Fayette et al. Oncotarget 2016；7(24):37297-37304

Docetaxel, cisplatin and fluorouracil induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (TAX324) 2023-04-27 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F65438&topicKey=ONC%2F85694

• Cycle length: Every 21 days for three cycles.

• Regimen

  • Docetaxel
    • 75 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS to a final concentration of 0.3 to 0.74 mg/mL and administer over 60 minutes.
    • Day 1
  • Cisplatin
    • 100 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 30 minutes to three hours. Do not administer with aluminum needles or IV sets.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 1000 mg/m2/day IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL D5W or NS and administer as a continuous infusion over 24 hours.
    • Days 1 through 4

Docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil induction chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy for locally advanced, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (TAX323) 2023-04-27 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F72461&topicKey=ONC%2F85694

• Cycle length: Every 21 days for four cycles.

• Regimen

  • Docetaxel
    • 75 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS to a final concentration of 0.3 to 0.74 mg/mL and administer over 60 minutes.
    • Day 1
  • Cisplatin
    • 75 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 60 minutes. Do not administer with aluminum needles or IV sets.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 750 mg/m2/day IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL D5W or NS and administer as a continuous infusion over 24 hours.
    • Days 1 through 5

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2025-01-21

[Summary]

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • The patient has advanced squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the right buccal mucosa (cT4bN2bM0, stage IVB), a high-burden disease requiring aggressive treatment.
  • The tumor is inoperable due to involvement of the masticator space and encasement of the right carotid artery. Initial induction chemotherapy, CCRT, and ongoing PF-based regimens have shown partial responses but persistent disease.
• Ongoing Treatment and Interventions:
  • The patient is receiving the 8th cycle of PF chemotherapy with Carboplatin and fluorouracil (2025-01-20 to 2025-01-23). The treatment regimen aligns with the NCCN-recommended systemic therapy for inoperable or recurrent disease.
• Chronic Conditions and Risks:
  • Comorbid conditions, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), coronary artery disease (CAD), and chronic hepatitis B, require management alongside cancer treatment to optimize outcomes and prevent complications.
  • Renal function decline and chemotherapy-related hematological abnormalities require close monitoring to ensure treatment safety.
• Prognosis and Quality of Life:
  • Despite a partially effective treatment response, persistent disease and limited additional systemic options (low PD-L1 expression) suggest a focus on palliative care and quality-of-life measures moving forward.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma

• Objective:
  • MRI (2024-10-09): Reduction in tumor size in the right masticator space and mandible compared to 2024-06-24, with no neck lymphadenopathy.
    
  • PET Scan (2024-02-15): Persistent glucose hypermetabolism in the gingivobuccal mucosa, masticator space, and pterygoid muscle.
    
  • Histopathology (2023-03-27): Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma confirmed with p16 negativity.
    
  • Treatment History:
    • Induction chemotherapy (TPF): Partial response (2023-03-30 to 2023-06-14).
      
    • CCRT with weekly Carboplatin: Local control but persistent disease (2023-07-19 to 2023-09-15).
    • UFT (tegafur 100mg, uracil 224mg) 2# BID (2023-12-26 to 2024-05-30)
    • PF regimen: Ongoing cycles with tolerability and stable disease (2024-05-24 to present).
• Assessment:
  • The disease shows partial response to therapy but remains unresectable and advanced.
  • The patient has exhausted first-line regimens, and low PD-L1 expression (TPS: 2%, CPS: 4) limits the utility of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
    
  • NCCN guidelines for head and neck cancer (2025-01-07) recommend considering clinical trials, palliative therapies, or best supportive care for persistent stage IVB disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Short-Term: Complete the current PF chemotherapy cycle (2025-01-20 to 2025-01-23) and reassess with imaging (MRI or PET/CT) to evaluate disease response.
    
  • Long-Term:
    • Explore molecular/genomic profiling for actionable mutations (e.g., FGFR, NTRK, or HER2) to guide targeted therapies.
      
    • Consider clinical trials for investigational treatments.
      
    • If progressive disease occurs, shift focus to symptom management, including pain relief, nutritional support, and psychological counseling.

Problem 2. Renal Impairment

• Objective:
  • Declining renal function: eGFR 53.57 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-14 (down from 60.49 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-12-31).
    
  • Chronic kidney changes noted on ultrasound (2024-05-22) with a left renal cyst.
• Assessment:
  • Renal function decline is likely multifactorial, with contributions from cumulative platinum-based chemotherapy, pre-existing conditions (HTN, DM), and age-related changes.
    
  • Renal function monitoring is important during chemotherapy, particularly with nephrotoxic agents like Carboplatin and Cisplatin.
• Recommendations:
  • Adjust chemotherapy dosages based on renal function (current Carboplatin AUC: 5 appears appropriate for recent lab eGFR reading).
  • Optimize hydration and consider nephroprotective strategies (e.g., magnesium supplementation).
    
  • Monitor renal parameters (serum creatinine, BUN, and eGFR) prior to each cycle.

Problem 3. Hematological Abnormalities

• Objective:
  • WBC: 6.68 x 10³/uL (2025-01-14), within normal limits currently after receiving Granocyte (lenograstim) since 2025-01-07 for 3 days.
  • HGB: 10.5 g/dL (2025-01-14), consistent with mild anemia.
    
  • PLT: 253 x 10³/uL (2025-01-14), within normal limits.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is consistent with chronic disease and myelosuppression from chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor CBC weekly during chemotherapy.
    
  • Consider transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for hemoglobin < 8 g/dL or symptomatic anemia.

Problem 4. Chronic Hepatitis B

• Objective:
  • Diagnosed as chronic hepatitis B, anti-HBc positive, and on antiviral prophylaxis with Baraclude (entecavir) since 2023-03-27.
• Assessment:
  • Antiviral therapy is appropriate given the risk of HBV reactivation during chemotherapy.
  • No current evidence of reactivation is noted.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) prophylaxis.
    
  • Monitor HBV markers (HBsAg, HBV DNA) every 3-6 months.

2024-07-01

[macrocytic anemia]

Macrocytic anemia is present. Common etiologies include vitamin B12 and/or folate deficiency. Supplementation might be considered.

• 2024-07-01 HGB 9.7 g/dL
• 2024-07-01 MCV 106.8 fL

2023-06-15

• According to the PharmaCloud database, all of this patient’s prescribed medications for the past 3 months have been provided exclusively by our hospital. There are no identified medication reconciliation issues.

• The leukocytosis seems to be improving as the patient’s WBC count is nearing ULN. The medications recently used, which include esomeprazole, entecavir, and megestrol, have been reviewed, but none of them are known to significantly affect the WBC count. At the moment, there don’t seem to be any medication-related problems associated with this issue.

  • 2023-06-14 WBC 13.43 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-06-06 WBC 32.62 x10^3/uL

• Hypomagnesemia has been noted. This might be due to the use of the TPF regimen, which contains cisplatin, and/or the PPI, esomeprazole. During the regimen administration and hospital stay, the patient receives magnesium supplements. Given that hypomagnesemia has been persistent for several months, it may be beneficial to consider magnesium supplementation upon discharge.

  • 2023-06-14 Mg (Magnesium) 1.5 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-06-06 Mg (Magnesium) 1.4 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-18 Mg (Magnesium) 2.7 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-14 Mg (Magnesium) 1.8 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-18 Mg (Magnesium) 1.7 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-03-22 Mg (Magnesium) 2.1 mg/dL

2023-04-27

• The patient started receiving “PF +/- Docetaxel” regimen on 2023-03-30 and lab showed obvious decrease in SCC reading.
  • 2023-04-18 SCC 2.6 ng/mL
    
  • 2023-03-29 SCC (NM) 9.14 ng/mL
• The 2nd dose of the regimen has been postponed due to the development of signs of infection such as redness and pus at the port-A wound site. Pus culture is currently pending. The patient is being treated with the empiric antibiotic Sintrix (ceftriaxone) 2000mg QD since 2023-04-26, and there have been no issues with this treatment to date.

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• 2025-01-07 SONO - vein
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
    • Spontaneous signal:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: T
        • SV: N
    • Respiratory changes:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: T
        • SV: N
    • Cough response:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: T
        • SV: N
    • Compression study:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: T
        • SV: N
  • Report:
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 15.8 mmHg ; 16.8 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 100 % ; 100 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 100.00 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 7.7 mmHg ; 6.7 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 100 % ; 100 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 100.00 %
  • Conclusion:
    • short segmental thrombus at left post-tibial veins ( middle calf ) but venosu return via many collaterals or perforators to central site. Left poplitela veins, femroal vein, iliac vein are patent
    • Rt deep and sueprficial veins are patent
    • moderate interstitial edema at both legs suggesting hypoalbuminemia
    • The MVO/SVC ratio showed no significant venous obstruction at iliac vein or IVC level
• 2024-12-26 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25511
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS >= 5
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 8
• 2024-12-20 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the body of the stomach, compatible primary gastric malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in more than ten peri-gastric lymph nodes and in some bilateral paraaortic lymph nodes, compatible with regional and distant metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2024-12-17 Flow Volume Chart
  • mild restrictive impairment
• 2024-12-14 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT without IV enhancement revealed:
    • Marked gastric wall thickening at body up to 7.5cm in length is found. Peri-gastric lymphadenopathy (n>10) are found.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Atrophy of bilateral kidneys are found.
    • Increased intestinal gas is found.
    • Minimal bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • Suggest clinical correlation
  • Imp:
    • Gastric cancer with regional lymphadenopathy
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-12-13 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • No ulcer or varices was noted
    • Stomach:
      • Large amount blood clot pooling in GC side of body was noted. Ulcerative tumor at LC side of body from upper body to lower body was noted. Active oozing from distal margin was done. Two elevated lesions on ulcer base without bleeding was noted. APC ablation to the lesions mention above was done.
    • Duodenum:
      • Large amount blood in bulb and 2nd portion
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric cancer, body, LC, from upper body to lower body, with active oozing and bleeding stigmata s/p APC
    • Incomplete study
• 2024-12-06 Pathology - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, proximal ascending colon, biopsy (A) — Tubulovillous adenoma with low grade dysplasia.
  • Colorectum, hepatic flexure, cold snare polypectomy (B) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, descending colon, cold snare polypectomy (C) — Hyperplastic polyp
• 2024-12-06 Pathology - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, angle tp upper body, PW, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
    • IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score=0).
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands.
• 2024-12-06 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Mminimal mucosa break<5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • One over 2cm ulcer with hematin covered on surface, Forrest classification type IIc, was noted from angle to upper body, PW, s/p biopsy.
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found, s/p CLO test.
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric ulcer, Forrest classification type IIc, from angle to upper body, PW, s/p biopsy, if malignancy proven, then Borrmann type 2
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test:
    • Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test and pathology report
    • PPI use
• 2024-12-06 Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • Colon lateral spreading tumor granular type, homogeneous type, proximal ascending colon, s/p biopsy.(A) EMR was not performed, due to patient’s families hesitate.
    • Colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Is, hepatic flexure, s/p cold snare polypectomy and Sure Clip 11mmx1.(B)
    • Colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Ip, descending colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy and Sure Clip 11mmx1.(C)
    • Internal hemorrhoid
  • Suggestion:
    • F/U pathology report
    • Repeat colonoscope would be indicated for LST intervention, after pathology report
• 2024-12-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in L4-5 spines. Severe degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-04 L-spine AP + Lat. (including sacrum)
  • Gr II spondylolisthesis at L4/5, L5/S1. Gr I spondylolisthesis at L3/4 level.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-12-03 CXR
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • Moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated cardiac chambers (LAD, LVD)
  • Dilation of pulmonary trunk
  • Coronary arterial calcification (left anterior descending artery) indicating CAD
  • Blunting of left costophrenic angle.
  • Absence of Lt breast
• 2024-12-03 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-11-07 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gallbladder (0.69cm) with stones (up to 1.55cm).
    • A nodular lesion (2.25x2.40cm) at pancreatic body. The other portions of pancreas masked by gastric/ bowel gas.
      
    • Left renal cyst (0.72x0.99cm).
  • IMP:
    • Wall thickening of gallbladder (0.69cm) with stones (up to 1.55cm). A nodular lesion (2.25x2.40cm) at pancreatic body. Left renal cyst (0.72x0.99cm).
• 2024-11-07 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
    • s/p left breast operation
  • BI-RADS: 2. benign finding
• 2024-10-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (133 - 35.3) / 133 = 73.46%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Mild MR, TR, PR
    • Mild Pulmonary HTN
    • Calcified posterior mitral annulus
    • Interatrial septal aneurysm, No intracardiac shunt by TTE
• 2024-08-01 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left axillary lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes S/P treatment change.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left upper abdomen about the EG junction and adjacent stomach. The nature is to be determined (severe inflammation? malignancy? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and right shoulder. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely. However, please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2024-06-25 SONO - abdomen
  • Abdominal sonography shows:
    • Moderately distended gallbladder. Diffuse gallbladder wall thickening (0.61cm thickness), suggest further evaluation. Gallbladder stones.
    • Normal appearance of right kidney. Left renal cyst, 0.81x0.71cm.
    • A 1.44x1.81cm soft tissue nodule at left paraaortic region, suspect enlarged lymph node. Suggest further evaluation.
  • Impression:
    • Diffuse gallbladder wall thickening (0.61cm thickness). Gallbladder stones.
    • A 1.44x1.81cm soft tissue nodule at left paraaortic region, suspect enlarged lymph node.
    • Left renal cyst.
• 2024-06-25 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Status post left mastectomy.
    • Bilateral breasts fibroadenomas.
  • BI-RADS category 2, Benign finding.
• 2024-03-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gallbladder (0.60cm) with stones (0.50cm, 1.29cm).
    • Left renal cyst (0.71x0.77cm).
• 2024-03-08 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
    • S/P left breast operation
  • BI-RADS: 2. benign finding
• 2024-01-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 30) / 102 = 70.59%
    • M-mode(Teichholz) = 70.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation; mildly dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis and marked posterior mitral annulus calcification with mild MR; trivial TR; mild PR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.
    • Minimal amount pericardial effusion (<50ml).
• 2023-12-04 Pathology - lymphnode biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, left axilla, sono guide biopsy — positive for invasive carcinoma
  • Microscopically, section shows invasive carcinoma composed of infiltrative neoplastic nests arranged in ductal architecture and stromal fibrosis. The neoplastic cells have hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism, high N/C ratio and mitotic activity. Immunohistochemical study demonstrates:
    • ER: positive (strong, 90%),
    • PR: positive (strong, 20%) ,
    • Her2/neu: positive (3+, >10%)
    • Ki-67 inedex: 5%
    • E-cadherin: positive
    • p63: negative
• 2023-11-23 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis:
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
    • s/p left breast operation
    • Left axillary tumors
  • BI-RADS:
    • 4a. suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered (low suspicion for malignancy: 2-10%)
• 2023-11-22 Mammography
  • Impression:
    • Dense breast.
    • S/P left mastectomy.
    • Benign dense and coarse calcifications in right breast.
    • Suggest clinical correlation and follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 2: benign findings.-annual screening.
• 2023-11-21 CT - chest
  • chest without contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • moderate Lt pleural effusion and minimal Rt pleural effusion.
    • lungs: linear band subsegmental atelectasis at basal segments of left lower lobe
      • fine reticular opacities over Rt lower lobe may represents atelectasis.
      • moderate Lt pleural effusion and minimal Rt pleural effusion.
    • Mediastinum and hila: minimal pericardial effusion.
      • mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.4cm) and right pulmonary artery.
    • Heart: mild dilated LA and mild calcified mitral annulus.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: s/p Lt MRM.
      • prominent soft-tissues at left axillary region. a tiny calcification at upper outer quadrant of Rt breast.
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis. no destructive lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • left pleural effusion, transudative, and subsegmental atelectasis at left lower lobe. no lung metastasis.
    • left axillary scars or enlarged lymph nodes?
    • pulmonary hypertension. no obvious Rt breast mass or nodule based on noncontrast CT.
• 2023-11-19 CT - abdomen
  • WITHOUT contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Presence of gallbladder stones with GB wall thickening, could be due to cholecystopathy.
    • Pericholecystic liver hypodensity, r/o liver abscess or GB malignancy with liver invasion. suggest clinical correlation.
    • Mild left pleural effusion.
  • Impression:
    • GB stones with diffuse wall thickening, r/o cholecystopathy.
    • Pericholecystic liver hypodensity, r/o liver abscess or GB malignancy with liver invasion. suggest clinical correlation.
    • Mild left pleural effusion.
• 2023-11-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Suspected GB stones with cholecystopathy
• 2023-11-13 SONO - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size&Shape
      • R’t:8.75cm uneven surface
      • L’t:8.74cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: visible
      • L’t: visible
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic renal parenchymal disease, mild to moderate degree
• 2019-11-15 Microsonography
  • OCT 2019-11: ERM, mild parafoveal edema, mild IS/OS disruption (od) reitnal cyst subsided, mild ERM edema at nasal macula, mild IS/OS disruption, CRT495 -> 415 -> 345 -> 248 -> 234 -> 227 -> 273 (os)
• 2019-11-05 Surgical Pathology Level VI
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Breast, left, modified radical mastectomy
      • invasive carcinoma of no special type, grade 2
      • pT1cN2a, Anatomic stage IIIA (if pM0), Prognostic stage IB (if pM0)
    • Margin, deep, left, modified radical mastectomy — free
    • Skin, left, modified radical mastectomy — negative for malignancy
    • Nipple and areola, left, modified radical mastectomy — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, axillary, left, dissection — positive for malignancy (4/8), with extranodal extension
  • Gross description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of the left breast measuring 15x 9x 3 cm in size, in fixed state. Grossly, the skin measuring 14x 5 cm in size is tan and elastic. The nipple and areola are not retracted. On cut section, it shows an ill-defined solid tumor measuring 1.8x 1.5 cm in size. The deep margin is not remarkable.
    • The specimen submitted consists of multiple tissue fragments measuring up to 2.5x 1.5x 1 cm in size, in fixed state. Grossly, they are brownish and elastic to solid.
      
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as follows:A1-5:tumor, A5:skin and nipple with areola,B1-2:LNs
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, left, modified radical mastectomy — invasive carcinoma of no special type, grade 2
    • Margin, deep, left, modified radical mastectomy — free
    • Skin, left, modified radical mastectomy — negative for malignancy
    • Nipple and areola, left, modified radical mastectomy — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, axillary, left, dissection — positive for malignancy (4/8), with extranodal extension
    • Pathology stage: pT1cN2a, Anatomic stage IIIA (if pM0), Prognostic stage IB (if pM0)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast: 15x 9x 3 cm in size
    • Skin: Size: 14x 5 cm.
      
    • Nipple: Not retracted
    • Tumor: Size: 1.8x 1.5 cm.
    • Resection Margin: Free, 1 cm from the deep margin
      
    • Lymph node:left axillary
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • FOR INVASIVE CARCINOMA
      • Histologic type: Invasive ductal carcinoma
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: 1.8 cm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): grade 2 (7)
    • Margins: Negative, Closest margin (1 cm from deep margin)
      
    • Nodal status: positive
      • (number) of lymph node examined: 8
      • (number) with macrometastases (>2mm): 4, with extranodal extension
    • Treatment Effect: N/A
    • In the Breast: N/A
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
    • ER (Ab): Positive (>90%)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (30%)
    • HER-2/Neu (Ab): Positive (3+, >10%)
      
    • Ki-67 index: < 10%
      
    • p53: Positive
• 2019-10-16 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left breast and left axillary lymph nodes, compatible with left breast cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the muscle layer of bilateral back regions, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation and follow-up.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism involving mediastinal lymph nodes and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably physiologic uptake of FDG or reactive nodes.
  • No abnormally increased uptake/accumulation of FDG was evidently delineated elsewhere.
  • Left breast cancer, cTxN1-2M0, by this F-18 FDG PET/CT scan.
• 2019-10-09 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Lymph node, left axilalry, needle biopsy — Metastatic breast carcinoma of no special type
  • The specimen submitted consisted of 2 strips of tan irregular tissue measuring up to 0.6 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Section shows cores of lymphoid and fibroadipose tissue with irregular neoplastic glands infiltration.
    • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and E-cadherin (+).
    • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
      • ER (Ab): Positive (100%)
      • PR (Ab): Positive (20%)
      • HER-2/Neu (Ab): Equivocal (2+)
      • Ki-67: 10%
    • The HER2/NEU In-Situ Hybridization test (FISH) from Taipei Institute of Pathology is “Indeterminante, No adequate fluorescence signal”. Please sent another larger specimen.
• 2019-10-08 SONO - Breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Highly suspicious of malignancy, with sonographic positive axillary LAP, r/o left breast cancer, with axillary LAPs, cT2N1.
  • BI-RADS:
    • 5-Highly Suggestive of Malignancy (>95% malignant) Appropriate Action Should Be Taken.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-20 10”58 Progress Note Wang YuNong
  • Diagnosis:
    • Adenocarcinoma of stomach, cT3N3M1, with lower paraaortic LAPs, was diagnosed. status during Palliative CCRT
  • Subjective
    • no N/V.
  • Objective
    • Since 2024/12/30 - RT to the stomach and adjacent LAPs: 27 Gy/ 15 fx.
  • Plan:
    • Plan to deliver around 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the stomach and adjacent LAPs.
• 2025-01-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • A:
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma, with regional and distant metastatic lymph nodes, cT3N3M1, stage IV, HER2(-), CPS=8(>5)
      • PET 2024/12/20: stage IV gastric cancer
      • s/p FOLFOX (50%) on 2024/01/03
    • Chronic kidney disease stage 4
    • L’t breast cancer, diagnosed in 2019/11, initially pT1cN2aM0, stage IIIA
      • s/p MRM on 2019/11/05: ER 90%, PR 30%, HER2 3+, Ki67 <10%
      • 2023/12 L’t axillar recurrence: ER 90%, PR 20%, HER2 3+, Ki67 5%
      • s/p Femara QD and Herceptin Q3W since 2024/01/03 (16 out of 18 cycles)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus under medication, Hb1Ac 5.8% in 2024/10
  • P:
    • Arrangd next C/T, apply for NHI-reimbursed Nivolumab
    • Well explained possible side effects and risks to the family, visit ER immediately if indicated
    • Herceptin next time 2025/01/23
    • Self-paid PET 3 months later
• 2025-01-10 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • O: Since 2024/12/30 RT to the stomach and adjacent LAPs: 16.2 Gy/ 4 fx.
  • P: Plan to deliver around 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the stomach and adjacent LAPs.
• 2024-12-13 ~ 2025-01-08 POMR Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma, with regional and distant metastatic lymph nodes, cT3N3M1, stage IV, HER2 (-), pending CPS score
    • L’t breast cancer, diagnosed in 2019/11, initially pT1cN2aM0, stage IIIA - s/p MRM on 2019/11/05: ER 90%, PR 30%, HER2 3+, Ki67 <10%; 2023/12 L’t axillar recurrence: ER 90%, PR 20%, HER2 3+, Ki67 = 5% - s/p Femara and Herceptin Q3W since 2024/01/03 (16 out of 18 cycles)
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus under medication, Hb1Ac 5.8% in 2024/10
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, anti-Hbc positive
    • short segmental thrombus at left post-tibial veins (middle calf) but venosu return via many collaterals or perforators to central site.
  • CC
    • tarry stool with SOB for 2 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 73-year-old female, with past history of:
      • L’t breast Ca, pT1cN2aM0, satge IIIA. ER (Ab) Positive (>90%), PR (Ab) Positive (30%), HER-2/Neu (Ab) Positive (3+, >10%), Ki-67 index < 10%, ECOG 1 s/p MRM on 2019-11-05.
      • CKD
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
      • Hyperlipidemia
    • was admitted due to tarry stool with SOB for 2 days.
    • According to the patient and the previous medical record, she was just discharged from nephrological ward due to severe monocytic anemia. The gastroscopy on 2024/12/06 during last admission showed gastric ulcer, Forrest classification type IIc, from angle to upper body, PW, s/p biopsy, if malignancy proven, then Borrmann type 2, reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-, and superficial gastritis, s/p CLO. test.
    • The pathological report on 2024/12/10 revealed: Stomach, angle tp upper body, PW, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score = 0).
    • The colonoscopy was also done and showed colon lateral spreading tumor granular type, homogeneous type, over proximal ascending colon.
    • The pathological report revealed on 2024/12/10: Colorectum, proximal ascending colon, biopsy. (A) — Tubulovillous adenoma with low grade dysplasia.
    • After discharge on 2024/12/07, she was in her usual status until 2 dats ago, when tarry stool with SOB were noted. General fatigue with dizziness was also noted. There was no N/V, no abdominal pain. She denied URI symptom, other GI symptom, nor dysuria. Thus, she came to our ER for help on 2024/12/12.
    • At ER, Lab data showed HB 5.4 g/dL. BUN/CRE showed: 176/3.94. Blood transfusion of LpRBC 4U was prescribed as well as high dose PPI and transamin.
    • Under impression of (1) Gastric Adenocarcinoma with upper GI bleeding, (2) AKI on CKD, she was admitted for further management and evaluation. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO, IV high dose PPI was given. However, persisting tarry bloody stool passage was noted.
    • Urgent UGI endoscope was arrange after discuss with her families. The scope showed active oozing from margin of ulcer base of gastric cancer and two suspcious vessel on base. APC was applied to the bleeding site and two suspicious vessel on ulcer base. The bleeding under control after treat and follow up hemogram showed stable in Hb level.
    • Abdominal CT for cancer staging was arrange. However, usage of CT constrast is contraindicated because of CKD. The CT showed gastric cancer with regional LAPs. After disccuse with patient’s families and medical oncologist. PET was arranged for detail cancer staging.
    • PET showed the finding compatible with gastric cancer in stomach. However, para-aortic LPAs was done. The final staging is T3N3M1 stage IV. GS was consulted and said that surgical intervention was noted indicated. We consult medical ONC and radio-ONC for further treatment. Families and patient wish further chemotherapy. Port-A was implanted on 12/26. Patient will be transfer to ONC ward for further cancer treatment
    • She was transferred to our ward on 2025/01/02. Herceptin 600mg sc was given on 2025/01/02. Nexium was added for gastric ulcer. Family meeting on 2025/01/02 will discussion chemotherapy regimen.
    • Chemotehrapy with FOLFOX was given on 2025/01/03 ~ 2025/01/05, smoothly without obvious side effect. She complained of watery diarrhea post C/T & R/T and Smecta was added for symptom relief. Owing to left leg swelling was found and dopplar of vein (2025/01/07) showed short segmental thrombus at left post-tibial veins (middle calf) but venosu return via many collaterals or perforators to central site. Left poplitela veins, femroal vein, iliac vein are patent. Rt deep and sueprficial veins are patent.
    • Moderate interstitial edema at both legs suggesting hypoalbuminemia. No more diarrhea was noted and she was discharged on 2025/01/08 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QL 7D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QN 7D
    • Through (sennosdie 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smecitite 3mg) 1# PRNTIDAC 7D if watery diarrhea > 2 times
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2024-12-03 ~ 2024-12-07 POMR Neurology Hong SiQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 4 chronic kidney disease
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Severe normocytic anemia(2024-12-03 HGB 4.1 g/dL)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • Colon lateral spreading tumor granular type, homogeneous type, proximal ascending colon (pathology pending)
    • Gastric ulcer, Forrest classification type IIc, from angle to upper body, PW, s/p biopsy
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Left female breast cancer (pT1cN2aM0)
  • CC
    • bilateral legs edema for 2 weeks.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 73 year-old woman patient with underlying disease of:
      • Chronic kidney disease stage IV
      • Left breast cancer (pT1cN2aM0, ER+; PR+; Her2/neu+) status post modified radical mastectomy on 2019/11/05. Currently under target therapy with Herceptin (last time: 15th cycle: 2024/11/26).
      • Diabetes mellitus type 2
      • Hypertension
      • Dyslipidaemia
    • The family history is unremarkable. Currently taking medications for control of chronic diseases. There is no known allergy to any medication or food. The patient denied alcohol abuse, betel nut chewing, or cigarrete smoking.
    • According to the patient, she started having worsening exertional dyspnea (after walking for around 50 meters), bilateral leg oedema for 2 weeks. She denied palpitation, orthopnea, chest pain, syncopic episodes, vomit, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, or macroscopic haematuria. She attends Dr. Hong’s outpatient clinic for regular follow-up for her chronic kidney disease. However, on 2024/11/29 OPD, her haemoglobin was 4.6. For this reason, she was sent to our emergency department.
    • Upon physical examination, the patient was well-looking and well oriented with E4V5M6. Pale conjunctivae without jaundice. Chest examination showed regular rhythm with pansystolic murmur at the mitral and pulmonary foci and clear vesicular sound without crackles. The abdomen was soft and ovoid with normo-active bowel sound. Resonant to percussion. No tenderness, No muscle guarding or rebounding pain. The limbs were freely movable with pitting oedema (2+ to 3+, but with normal skin folds, not puffy). Capillary refilling time 4 seconds.
    • The laboratory data at the emergency revealed severe normocytic anaemia (Hb 4.1, MCV 83.1), hypoalbuminaemia (2.7), hyperglycaemia (random glucose 411). Stool OB was negative. Chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly without active lung lesion.
    • Electrocardiogram showed normal sinus rhythm.
    • Due to severe anemia, the patient received 2 units of packed RBC at the emergency.
    • Under the impression of severe normocytic anemia, the patient was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This is a 73 year-old woman patient with past histories of chronic kidney disease stage IV, left breast cancer (pT1cN2aM0, ER+; PR+; Her2/neu+) status post modified radical mastectomyon 2019/11/15 and target therapy with Herceptin (last time: 15th cycle: 2024/11/26), type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia. Under the impression of severe normocytic anemia, the patient was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
    • After admission, blood transfusion with LPRBC for correct anemia was administered.
    • We prescribed Furosemide 40mg IVD TID for edema.
    • We arranged whole body bone scan for tumor survey with reported of some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and increased activity in the mandible, lower C-spine, L4-5 spines, bilateral shoulders and hips in whole body survey.
    • The colonoscopy revealed colon lateral spreading tumor granular type, homogeneous type, proximal ascending colon, s/p biopsy (A), EMR was not performed, due to patient’s families hesitate, colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Is, hepatic flexure, s/p cold snare polypectomy and Sure Clip 11mmx1 (B), colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Ip, descending colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy and Sure Clip 11mmx1 (C), and internal hemorrhoid.
    • The gastroscopy showed gastric ulcer, Forrest classification type IIc, from angle to upper body, PW, s/p biopsy, if malignancy proven, then Borrmann type 2, reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-, and superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test. The pathology was pending.
    • The following laboratory data revealed anemia (HGB: 4.1 -> 8.0 -> 11.1 g/dL) improved. The whole therapeutic process was smooth & patient tolerated it well without severe side effect or complaints.
    • We added PPI for GERD and gastric ulcer. With relatively stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/12/07 and nephrology/GI OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 6D for 2024-12-06 PES gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis LA classification grade A-
• 2024-11-26, -09-03, -06-04, -03-25 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Prescription x3
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-02-21, -01-24 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Prescription x
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-01-03 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Prescription x
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 21D
• 2023-12-12 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Prescription x
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2023-11-19 ~ 2023-11-24 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis
    • L’t breast Ca, pT1cN2aM0, satge IIIA. ER (Ab) Positive (>90%), PR (Ab) Positive (30%), HER-2/Neu (Ab) Positive (3+, >10%), Ki-67 index: <10%, ECOG 1 s/p MRM on 20191105.
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • Urinary tract infection
    • Type 2 diabetic mellulitis
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Abnormal results of liver function studies
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hyperbilirubinemia
    • Hypocalcemia
    • Anemia
    • Microscopic hematuria
  • CC
    • Epigastric pain with nausea and vomiting for one day
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 72 y/o female with underlying of
      • diabetes mellitus
      • chornic kidney disease, stage 4
      • breast cancer, left, s/p MRM 10+ years ago
      • anemia
    • She just discharged from Nephro ward on 2023/11/18 morning. Abdominal distention had been noted since yesterday afternoon, nausea/vomit four times till today, no fever, refer pain to back, no chest pain, no diarrhea, no dysuria, so she went to our ER for help today.
    • At ER, Lab data showed anemia (Hb 7.9), leukocytosis (15850), elevated CRP (10.9), elevated ALT (299), elevated bilirubin (2.58), non-contrast abdominal CT showed GB wall thickening with fluid accumulation and GB stone.
    • Under the impression of Acute cholecystitis, she was admitted to our ward for further assessment and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient was under conservative treatment: NPO with hydration, antibiotics (Brosym from 2023/11/19 to 2023/11/24) and symptom treatment.
    • She has a fever episode on 2023/11/20 and subsided.
    • Due to lung nodules, pleural effusion from CT and inadequate breast cancer treatment and follow up, we arranged chest CT, showing no lung metastasis but left axillary scars or lymph nodes; mammography, showing benign dense and coarse calcifications in right breast BI-RADS 2.
    • With explanation pros and cons of the use of aromatse inhibitors, the patient received letrozole since 2023/11/22.
    • We suggested the patient regular follow-up and considering biopsy of the left axillary lymph node.
    • Target therapy was also suggested if malignancy.
    • After no fever, good oral intake and improved general condition, the patient was allowed to discharge today and OPD follow up was suggested.
    • We additionally arranged chest and urology OPD for left axillary enlarged lymph nodes and nocturia respectively.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 0.5# QD 5D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2023-11-12 ~ 2023-11-18 POMR Neurology Hong SiQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bacteremia (Anaerobic Unidentified GPB)
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Diabetic mellulitis
    • Urinary tract infection (Mixed growth)
    • Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Fever for 2 days, associated with nausea, burning voiding.
  • Present illness history
    • A 67-year-old woman with underlying diseases of 1) L’tbreast cancer, s/p mastectomy 10+ years ago; 2) CKD, stage 3; 3) DM. This time, she visited our ER due to fever for 2 days, associated with nausea, burning voiding.
    • This time, she suffered from fever for 2 days, associated with nausea, and burning voiding. She denied she had headache, neck pain, chest pain, abdominal pain or injury history recentily. She denied any drug and food allergy. TOCC (-)
    • At ER, her vitals were as follows, blood pressure: 173/74; pulse pressure: 90/min; body temperature: 37.7’C; respiratory rate: 18/min; Con’s: E4V5M6, SpO2: 98%.
    • Upon physical examination, Flank pain and soreness was also noticed. No CV angle knocking pain. Breathing sound: bilateral clear, no wheezing. Lab studies, EKG, CXR, U/A were performed, which revealed CRP 8.9 mg/dL; Neutrophil 89.2 %; WBC 16.96 x10^3/uL; normal sinus rhythm, hematuria and bacteriuria.
    • Empirical antibiotic Cefuroxime and adequate fluid supply was given at ER. She was admitted to Nephro ward for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, cefuroxime was empirically prescribed with hydration. Fever was noted after admission day 2. The antibiotics were changed to Rocephin.
    • The urine culture showed Mixed growth. The renal ultrasound showed chronic renal parenchymal disease, mild to moderate degree.
    • The abdominal ultrasound showed suspected GB stones with cholecystopathy.
    • Fever was subsided gradually, and the followed-up hemogram showed much improvement.
    • Due to stable consition, the patient was discharged on 2023/11/18.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Tulip FC (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 0.5# TIDAC15 7D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# Q12H 7D
• 2019-11-04 ~ 2019-11-07 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C50.912 - Left breast cancer status post Radical mastectomy on 2019/11/05
    • E11.9 - Diabetic mellulitis
    • N18.5 - Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
  • CC
    • I found painful breast mass over left breast for months.
  • Present illness history
    • This 68-year-old woman with medical history of 1) Diabetic mellulitis; 2) chronic renal failure with oral medicine control. She had suffered form a mass over left breast for more than 1-2 months ago.
    • Then she visited our OPD for help. Breast sonography and Mammography were performed. Which showed Highly suspicious of malignancy, with sonographic positive axillary LAP, r/o left breast cancer, with axillary LAPs, cT2N1.
    • Suggest biopsy. Dense left axillary lymph node, r/o lymph node metastasis, The pathology showed Metastatic breast carcinoma of no special type.
    • After fully explaination the treatment surgical of method, this patient decided to treat surgically.
    • This time , she was admitted to our ward for surgery management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, modified radical mastectomy was performed on 2019-11-05. The breast cancer further study was aranged. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The wound is clean and dry and the wound pain was tolerable.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged with J-P drain on 2019-11-07.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 5D
    • LacTam (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D
• 2018-11-23 ~ 2018-11-24 POMR Ophthalmology Xu WeiCheng
  • Discharge prescription
    • E11.351 - Proliferative diabetic retinop
    • H35.379 - Macular puckering
  • CC
    • Blurred vision, OS for long time
  • Present illness history
    • This 67 y/o old female with history of DM, HTN, CKD was admitted due to metamorphopsia and blurred vision, OS for recent months.
    • The patient complained about metamorphopsia and blurred vision and visited our clinic since 1 months ago.
    • 2018-10 BCVA OD: 0.3 (0.3x-1.00/-0.50x165) OS: 0.05 (0.05x+1.50/-1.50x80), PT 20/12 mmHg, Cornea: clear (od) clear (os) Conjunctiva: mildly injected (ou) AC: deep/clear (ou) Lens: PCIOL mild nasal shift (od) Rayner toric PCIOL (os) C/D: 40% (ou) Fundus: PDR s/p PRP (od) PDR s/p PRP, ERM fibrous traction at sup macula (os).
    • OCT 2018-10: ERM, no edema (od) ERM with mild edema reitnal cyst, CRT351 -> 500 -> 495 -> 415 (os).
    • Under the impression of ERM+ pseudomacula hole os, she was admitted for TPPV+ ERM& ILM peeling today.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, PPV + ERM preeling, od was done. The patient tolerated the whole procedure well with local anaesthesia. After operation, the OP eye was patched with eye shield for protection.
    • We started topical medication with Cravit qid Tobradex qid, Atropine bid, Betasonne oint. HS. We followed the patient`s condition by checking IOP, slit lamp exam and fundus examination 1~2 times daily during admission.
    • Fundoscope exam showed attatched retina with stable PCIOL on the OP eye since after operation. The patient’s visual acuity of the OP eye became brighter.
    • Under stable condition, the patient was discharged and transferred to OPD follow up.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-26
  • Surgery
    • Port-A insertion, R’t after R’t cephalic vein exploration        
  • Finding
    • We explore and identify the R’t cephaic vein & use cutdown method to insert the 7 Fr cathter into it. We also use intra-operative EKG to check its position.  
• 2019-11-05
  • Diagnosis
    • Left breast cancer
  • PCS code
    • 63007B
  • Finding
    • OP finding: A 3x2.5x2 cm slight firm mass in L`t breast
    • Axillar LNs(+) mutiple
• 2019-10-09
  • Diagnosis
    • left breast tumor
  • PCS code
    • 63010C
  • Finding
    • IOUS: left breast tumor, r/o carcinoma, with axillary LAPs
  • Procedure
    • Preparing the OP field as usual. Applied local anesthesia with 2% Xylocaine subcutaneous injection. Made IOUS. Commenced biopsy of the tumor.
• 2018-11-23
  • Diagnosis
    • ERM (os)
  • PCS code
    • 86415B
  • Finding
    • ERM os
  • Procedure
    • Under retrobulbar Block
    • Disinfection and draping
    • Apply eyelid speculum
    • Make 3-pore pars plana sclerotomies as usual and place an infusion cannula
    • Vitrectomy cutter was inserted in 10 oclock position and fiberoptic light pipe was inserted in 2 oclock position.
    • Vitrectomy was performed with 23G microvitrector and intruments
    • ICG and kenacort were injected as dye; ERM peeling was done first and then ILM peeling was done.
    • Air-fluid exchange; performed endolaser and inject kenacort
    • Close the conjunctival wound with electrocoagulation;
    • Subconjunctival injection of Rinderon+GM
    • OTM + atropine patching
• 2018-11-16
  • Diagnosis
    • PDR (os)
  • PCS code
    • 11024H
  • Finding
    • os
  • Procedure
    • Under topical anesthesia, disinfect with betadine
    • Sterile cloth & drape
    • Lid speculum: Barraquer
    • Intravitreal injection of Avastin 0.05ml (2.5mg/0.1cc)
    • Apply GM ointment
• 2018-03-02
  • Diagnosis
    • Cata (os)
  • PCS code
    • 86008C
  • Finding
    • OS
  • Procedure
    • Under retrobulbar or peribulbar anesthesia, disinfect with betadine
    • Sterile cloth & drape
    • Lid speculum: Barraquer
    • Paracentesis with 15 deg knife, Viscoat injection into AC
    • Clear K incision with crescent knife
    • AC entered with 2.75 mm slit knife
    • Ant. capsulotomy: CCC
    • Hydrodisection & hydrodelineation with irrigation cannula
    • Phacoemusification was performed with Model: Infiniti
    • Cortex removal with automatic I/A
    • Inject Viscoat into AC & capsular bag
    • IOL implantation into capsular bag
    • AC irrigation to remove residual Viscoat
    • Subconjunctival injection: GM solution + Rinderon
    • Patching with RA ointment

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL + fluorouracilo 2600mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FLOT - infusor. 50% off due to old and AKI. actually no docetaxel makes it FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2025-01-02 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-11-26 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-11-05 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-10-15 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-09-24 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-09-03 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-08-09 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-06-25 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-06-04 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-05-14 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-04-23 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-04-02 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-03-13 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-02-21 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-01-24 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))
• 2024-01-03 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC (DH(SC))

Systemic therapy regimens for locally advanced, potentially resectable gastric or gastro-esophageal junction adenocarcinoma: Perioperative docetaxel, oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and leucovorin (FLOT4) - 2025-01-20 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F120512

• Cycle length:
  • 14 days.
• Duration of therapy:
  • In the original trial, preoperative FLOT was given every 14 days for 4 cycles. Following surgery, postoperative FLOT was given every 14 days for 4 cycles.
• Regimen
  • Docetaxel
    • 50 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS to a final concentration of 0.3 to 0.74 mg/mL and administer over 60 minutes.
    • Day 1
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (oxaliplatin and leucovorin can be administered concurrently in separate bags using a Y-connector).
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 200 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL D5W and administer over two hours concurrent with oxaliplatin.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 2600 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL D5W and administer over 24 hours (begin immediately after completion of leucovorin infusion). To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose can be diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS or D5W.
    • Day 1

Systemic therapy regimens for gastrointestinal cancer: Modified FOLFOX6 - 2025-01-20 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F50132

• Cycle length:
  • 14 days.
• Regimen
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute with 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (on days 1 and 15, oxaliplatin and leucovorin can be administered concurrently in separate bags using a Y-connector). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute with 250 mL D5W and administer over two hours concurrent with oxaliplatin.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 400 mg/m2 IV bolus
    • Slow IV push over five minutes (administer immediately after leucovorin).
    • Day 1
  • FU
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute with 500 to 1000 mL D5W and administer over 46 hours (begin immediately after FU IV bolus). To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose can be diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.

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2025-01-20

[Patient Summary]

This 73-year-old female patient presents with advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (cT3N3M1, stage IV, HER2-negative, CPS = 8) and a history of left breast cancer (initially pT1cN2aM0, stage IIIA, ER+, PR+, HER2 3+, Ki67 <10%).

She is currently undergoing palliative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for gastric cancer and targeted therapy for breast cancer recurrence. Her condition is complicated by chronic kidney disease (CKD stage 4), type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and a thrombotic event in the left post-tibial vein. Key challenges include balancing oncological treatment efficacy with systemic complications such as hematological issues, CKD management, and maintaining overall quality of life.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Gastric Adenocarcinoma with Metastasis

• Objective
  • Imaging and biopsy confirm gastric adenocarcinoma with regional and distant metastasis, including lower paraaortic lymphadenopathy (PET 2024-12-20, EGD and biopsy 2024-12-13, pathology 2024-12-06).
  • The patient has been receiving palliative CCRT (27 Gy/15 fx for now; ongoing with a planned total dose of 45 Gy/25 fx per 2025-01-20 progress note).
  • Chemotherapy with a modified FOLFOX regimen was initiated on 2025-01-03 (50% dose reduction due to CKD and advanced age).
  • Symptomatic gastric bleeding was managed with APC (2024-12-13 EGD).
• Assessment
  • The patient’s tumor is HER2-negative but has a high CPS score (8), making her eligible for immune checkpoint inhibitors like nivolumab (NHI applying).
  • Radiotherapy is progressing without reported severe toxicity, and chemotherapy appears tolerable (no major complications noted post FOLFOX on 2025-01-03).
• Recommendations
  • Continue palliative CCRT with close monitoring for gastrointestinal and hematological toxicities (e.g., regular CBC and imaging after RT completion).
  • Administer “Opdivo (nivolumab)” for advanced gastric cancer as per NCCN guidelines, considering CPS >5.
  • Schedule follow-up PET for treatment response assessment (it has been planned self-paid PET after 3 months).

Problem 2. Breast Cancer (HER2-positive)

• Objective
  • Initial diagnosis (2019-11-05): Left breast cancer (pT1cN2aM0, stage IIIA), with HER2-positive (3+), ER 90%, PR 30%, Ki67 <10%, treated with modified radical mastectomy (MRM).
  • Recurrence (2023-12): Left axillary recurrence confirmed via biopsy (HER2-positive (3+), ER 90%, PR 20%, Ki67 = 5%).
  • Current treatment: Trastuzumab (Herceptin) and letrozole (Femara) started on 2024-01-03 (16/18 cycles completed).
  • Imaging (2024-12-20 PET): No evidence of distant breast cancer metastasis, though regional lymphadenopathy persists.
• Assessment
  • The HER2-positive recurrence and continued receptor positivity support the use of HER2-targeted therapy.
  • Trastuzumab and letrozole have been effective in maintaining disease control without evidence of further metastasis.
  • Treatment tolerance appears stable, but ongoing monitoring for cardiotoxicity from trastuzumab and hormonal therapy side effects is essential.
• Recommendations
  • Continue trastuzumab as scheduled (next dose: 2025-01-23).
  • Maintain letrozole (Femara) for hormonal receptor suppression.
  • Monitor cardiac function via echocardiography every 3–6 months due to potential trastuzumab-related cardiotoxicity.
  • Perform regular breast cancer surveillance, including physical examination and imaging (e.g., mammogram or breast MRI as indicated).

Problem 3. Chronic Hepatitis B

• Objective
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive, anti-HBc reactive, consistent with chronic HBV infection without delta-agent (2024-01-03).
  • Liver function: Normal ALT/AST on multiple occasions (e.g., ALT 8 U/L, AST 17 U/L on 2025-01-19).
  • Current medication: Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg daily for antiviral suppression.
• Assessment
  • Chronic hepatitis B is under effective control with antiviral therapy, as reflected by normal liver function and absence of viral hepatitis symptoms.
  • No signs of liver decompensation, cirrhosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on imaging (e.g., abdominal CT on 2024-12-14).
• Recommendations
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV suppression.
  • Perform routine liver function tests (ALT, AST) and HBV DNA monitoring every 3–6 months.
  • Screen for hepatocellular carcinoma with abdominal ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) every 6 months.
  • Educate the patient on avoiding hepatotoxic agents and alcohol to prevent liver damage.

Problem 4. Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4

• Objective
  • CKD stage 4 confirmed with eGFR ranging between 11.87 and 15.48 mL/min/1.73m² (2024-12-12 to 2025-01-19).
  • Recent exacerbation of acute kidney injury (AKI) with BUN 176 mg/dL and creatinine 3.94 mg/dL during upper GI bleeding (2024-12-12).
  • Electrolyte imbalances, including hypocalcemia (Ca 1.85 mmol/L on 2024-12-19) and hypoalbuminemia (2.7 g/dL on 2024-12-12).
• Assessment
  • Renal function is stable but precarious, exacerbated by dehydration and anemia from upper GI bleeding.
  • Ongoing nephrotoxic risks from chemotherapy, contrast agents (avoided due to CKD), and medications like diuretics.
• Recommendations
  • Strict monitoring of renal function (BUN, creatinine, electrolytes) during ongoing cancer therapy.
  • Optimize fluid management to avoid volume overload or dehydration; adjust diuretics like furosemide based on clinical need.
  • Regular nutritional support to address hypoalbuminemia, including possible albumin supplementation.

Problem 5. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

• Objective
  • Blood glucose level on 2025-01-20 at 05:33: 107 mg/dL, almost touchs the normal range.
  • Historical HbA1c: 5.8% (2024-10).
  • Current medications:
    • Trajenta (linagliptin) 5 mg daily.
    • Relinide (repaglinide) 0.5 mg TIDAC.
  • No documented episodes of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia requiring emergency intervention.
• Assessment
  • Diabetes is well-controlled with HbA1c at target levels (≤7%) and recent blood glucose seems to be not abnormal.
  • Current treatment with linagliptin (DPP-4 inhibitor) and repaglinide (meglitinide) appears effective in maintaining euglycemia.
  • No evidence of acute complications (e.g., ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state) or chronic complications (e.g., retinopathy, nephropathy progression, or neuropathy) during this admission.
• Recommendations
  • Continue current medication regimen:
    • Trajenta (linagliptin) 5 mg once daily.
    • Relinide (repaglinide) 0.5 mg before meals (TIDAC).
  • Monitor blood glucose daily and HbA1c every 3–6 months.
  • Encourage continued dietary management and physical activity appropriate to her comorbid conditions.
  • Screen for diabetic complications annually:
    • Eye exam: Fundoscopy to check for retinopathy.
    • Neuropathy screening: Peripheral nerve assessment.
    • Renal function: eGFR and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio.

Problem 6. Hematological Problems

• Objective
  • Persistent anemia (HGB ranging 4.1–8.1 g/dL, most recent 8.1 g/dL on 2025-01-19) due to chronic disease and gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Recent thrombosis in the left post-tibial vein detected on Doppler ultrasound (2025-01-07).
• Assessment
  • Anemia is multifactorial (bleeding, CKD, malignancy). Transfusions improved HGB but may not address the underlying causes.
  • The thrombosis is likely related to malignancy and reduced mobility.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor HGB and iron studies regularly; consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if appropriate.
  • Anticoagulation therapy (e.g., “Eliquis (apixaban)” if renal function allows) for thrombus management, balanced against bleeding risk.
  • Continue to manage bleeding risk with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like “Nexium (esomeprazole)”.

Problem 7. Electrolyte and Nutritional Imbalances

• Objective
  • Hypocalcemia (Ca 1.85 mmol/L on 2024-12-19).
  • Hypoalbuminemia (albumin 2.7 g/dL on 2024-12-12).
  • Hyperglycemia (glucose 304–411 mg/dL during recent admissions).
• Assessment
  • Hypocalcemia is likely due to CKD and hypoalbuminemia.
  • Nutritional deficiencies may impair overall recovery and cancer treatment response.
• Recommendations
  • Supplement calcium and vitamin D as needed to correct hypocalcemia, considering “Calcium gluconate” already prescribed.
  • Nutritional optimization with high-protein, renal-friendly diet and albumin supplementation if levels remain low.
  • Strict glucose control with “Trajenta (linagliptin)” and “Relinide (repaglinide)” while monitoring for hypoglycemia.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-31 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Coarse liver parenchyma with uneven surface. One near isoechoic mass about 4-5cm was noted at S7. Anechoic lesion about 0.7cm was noted at right lobe.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone or gallbladder distention. Gallbladder wall edema was noted. No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Masked by gas.
    • Spleen:
      • Splenomegaly about 13.9cm
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal to small amount ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cirrhosis
    • Liver tumor, S7
    • Liver cyst, right lobe
    • Splenomegaly
    • Ascites
• 2024-12-30 CXR
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-11-20 Cystoscopy
  • No tumor recurrent
• 2024-11-14 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Indication: Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, cT2N0M0, stage II, ICG31%, high surgical risk, s/p gemcitabine+TS-1 with partial response s/p SBRT on 2024/07/12. s/p 2nd SBRT on 2024/10/07.
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • Soft tissue mass at S6 of liver measuring 4.68cm is found. Regional enhancement is found probably due to previous SBRT.
    • Another enhanced tumor at S5 of liver measuring 1.6cm is found. (Se15 IM45).
    • Still necrotic lesion at S7 of liver with regional enhancement. The lesion is stationary.
    • MRCP shows no evidence of biliary tree dilatation.
    • The portal vein and IVC are patent.
    • Consolidation of right lower lobe is found.
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion is found.
  • Imp:
    • Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
    • Cholangiocarcinoma at S7, S5 and S6 of liver s/p SBRT with tumor enlargement at S6 tumor.
• 2024-10-13 KUB
  • There is splenomegaly. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-09-09 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication:
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, cT2N0M0, stage II
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly.
    • Stable condition of bil. cholangiocarcinomas.
    • Right liver cyst (9mm).
• 2024-05-30 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Indication
    • Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
    • Inflammatory liver disease, unspecified
    • Chronic hepatitis, unspecified
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • Hypervascular hepatic tumors at S6 measuring 3.98cm, (SE15 Im51), S7 measuring 3.32cm (SE15 Im34), and S5 measuring 0.89cm (Se15 Im43). In comparison with CT dated on 2024-02-20, the lesions enlarged.
    • MRCP shows no dilatation of the IHDs, CBD nor pancreatic duct
  • Imp:
    • Liver cirrhosis.
    • Multiple enhancing hepatic tumors up to 3.98cm at S6. Cholangiocarcinomas are compatible. In enlargement.
• 2024-05-21 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture. A 2.8 cm hypoechoic lesion at S7
    • Spleen:
      • Measured 5.8 x 5.2 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • Hepatic tumor, rule out hepatoma, rule out metastatic tumor
    • Splenomegaly
    • Hydronephrosis, left
• 2024-05-20 Patho - Urinary Bladder TUR
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Urinary bladder, bladder neck, 11-12 o’clock, TURBT — Non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, low-grade
    • Urinary bladder, random biopsy, biopsy — chronic cystitis
    • Urinary bladder, bladder neck, 1 o’clock, TURBT — chronic cystitis
• 2024-04-17 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture. A 2.8 cm hypoechoic lesion at S7
    • Spleen:
      • Measured 6.1 x 5 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • Hepatic tumor, rule out hepatoma, rule out metastatic tumor
    • Splenomegaly
• 2024-03-22 Aspiration Cytology - liver
  • Labelled “A” was for the FNB at the hyperechoic lesion at segment 2/3 of the left lobe of liver: atypia.
    
  • Labelled “B” was for the FNB at the hypoechoic lesion at segment 2 of left liver: atypia
• 2024-03-22 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, segment 2/3, left, EUS-FNB — Benign liver tissue with chronic hepatitis
    • Liver, segment 2, left, EUS-FNB — Benign liver tissue with chronic hepatitis
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of (1) multiple small pieces of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled segment 2/3, left liver, measuring up to 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section as: A. (2) multiple small pieces of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled segment 2, left liver, measuring up to 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section as: B.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections of “segment 2/3, left liver” show a picture of chronic hepatitis, composed of moderate lymphocytic portal infiltrate, mild piecemeal necrosis, mild lobular inflammation, moderate fatty change (40%), large cell change of hepatocyte, and septal fibrosis.
    • The sections of “segment 2, left liver” also show a picture of chronic hepatitis, composed of mild portal inflammation, mild piecemeal necrosis, mild lobular inflammation, mild fatty change (10%), large cell change of hepatocyte, and no fibrosis.
    • IHC for both specimens (1) and (2) shows no overexpression of Glypican-3, HSP70 and Glutamine synthetase. Focal sinusoidal capillarization (CD34+) can be found.
    • There is no evidence of malignancy in the sections examined.
• 2024-03-19 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 7 of the liver, compatible with a malignant tumor.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some right axillary lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2024-03-08 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Esophageal varices, F1CbLi. RCS(-) White nipple sign(-)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Hyperemic polypoid and patches lesions, cardia and high body
    • R/o gastric intestinal metaplasia, antrum, angle and low body, s/p biopsy at angle
    • Duodenitis, bulb to 2nd portion
• 2024-03-07 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, S7, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, and see description
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of two strips of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled liver, S7, measuring up to 1.0 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of cords of low columnar neoplastic cells with mucin secretion, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns, embedded in fibrous stroma.
    • IHC shows: CK7(-), CA19-9(+), CK20(+), CDX2(focal +), and Hepatocyte(-). Because CK7-/CK20+ cholangiocarcinoma is very rare, metastatic adenocarcinoma from GI tract can not be excluded.
• 2024-02-20 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication:
    • HBV carrier
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly. Poor enhancing tumors (up to 3.1cm) in both hepatic lobes.
  • Imaging Report Form for Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:II(Stage_value)
• 2024-02-07 Cystoscopy - urology
  • BPH
  • No tumor recurrent
• 2024-01-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture. A 2.8 cm hypoechoic lesion at S7
    • Spleen:
      • Measured 6.1 x 5 cm
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • Hepatic tumor, rule out hepatoma, rule out metastatic tumor
    • Splenomegaly
• 2023-11-02 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • S/P double J cathter placement from pelvic cavity into renal region over left renal pelvis is found.
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • Abnormal space occupying lesion inside the urinary bladder is found without enhancement. Blood clot is considered.
    • s/p Foley catheter placement.
    • Heterogeneous appearance at right lobe liver is found. Suggest correlate with sonography.
    • No evidence of abnormal filling defect along the course of bilateral ureters and urinary bladder.
  • Imp:
    • Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
    • S/P double J cathter placement from pelvic cavity into renal region over left renal pelvis is found.
    • Abnormal space occupying lesion inside the urinary bladder is found without enhancement. Blood clot is considered.
    • No evidence of abnormal filling defect along the course of bilateral ureters and urinary bladder.
• 2023-10-23 Patho - urinary bladder TUR
  • Urianry bladder, “bladder neck tumor”, TURBT — Chronic cystitis
    
  • Urinary bladder, “previous TURBT scar”, TURBT — Chronic cystitis with foreign body granuloma
  • Urianry bladder, “right side”, biopsy — Chronic cystitis
• 2023-10-18 MRI - liver, spleen
  • HBV carrier without regular follow uphealth exam 2022/11/31. HBsAg (+), AFP 35.6 (normal < 7.0), AST/ATL = 46/54, GGT 186. CT showed rule out cirrhosis. 2023/10/02 AFP 28, no change, close monitor, arrange MRI
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • No evidence of abnormal enhanced tumor at both lubes of liver is found. However, the cirrhotic nodules are visible. Suggest closely follow up.
  • Imp:
    • Liver cirhrosis with splenomegaly
    • No evidence of HCC in the study but follow up is suggested.
• 2023-10-02 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly
  • Hydronephrosis, left kidney
• 2023-08-31 Patho - Urinary Bladder TUR
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ureter orifice, right, TURBT — Non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, low-grade
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of a small piece of gray-white soft tissue, labeled “right ureter orifice”, measuring 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Papillary urothelial carcinoma, non-invasive
    • Histologic grade: Low-grade
    • Tumor configuration: Papillary
    • Muscularis propria: Absent
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
    • Microscopic tumor extension: Tumor is non-invasive
• 2023-08-31 Patho - Urinary Bladder TUR
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Urianry bladder, “tumor”, left, TURBT — Non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, low-grade
    • Urinary bladder, “tumor base”, left, TURBT — Free
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted in two parts. Part (1) consists of multiple small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled “left bladder tumor”, measuring up to 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm. Representative parts are taken for sections as: A1-A2. Part (2) consists of three small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled “left tumor base”, measuring up to 0.4 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for sections as: B.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Papillary urothelial carcinoma, non-invasive
    • Histologic grade: Low-grade
    • Tumor configuration: Papillary
    • Muscularis propria: Present
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
    • Microscopic tumor extension: Tumor is non-invasive
    • Specimen labeled “tumor base”: Free of tumor
• 2023-08-29 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • bladder tumor Hx of blood clots in urine
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A tumor (3.4cm) at left lateral bladder wall.
    • Small liver cysts (up to 9mm).
    • Some calcifications at LLQ.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Urinary Bladder Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:II(Stage_value)
• 2023-08-28 Cystoscopy - urology
  • R/O Bladder tumor
• 2023-08-28 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 36 ml

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-01 ~ 2024-12-03 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, cT2N0M0, stage II, ICG 31%, high surgical risk, s/p “gemcitabine + TS-1” 2024/03/22-2024/05/12, with disease progression, change to 2nd line “Gem + CDDP + pembrolizumab” since 2024/06/11, SBRT (due to unresecatble) for S7 lesion
    • Recurrent bladder urothelial carcinoma cTaN0M0 status post transurethral resection of bladder tumor
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
    • Liver cirrhosis, child A, HBV related
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
  • CC
    • For C7D1 Gemzar/CDDP/Pembrolizumab (self-paid).    
  • Present illness history
    • This 59-year-old man has a medical history of:
      • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, cT2N0M0, stage II, ICG 31%, high surgical risk, [Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS): IDH2, PIK3CA] s/p “gemcitabine + TS-1” 2024/03/22-2024/05/12, with disease progression, change to 2 line “Gem + CDDP + pembrolizumab” since 2024/06/11, also applying SBRT (due to unresecatble) for S7 lesion
      • Chronic hepatitis B with liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly, esophageal varices and thrombocytopenia, currently on antiviral therapy with Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF, Vemlidy), since 2023/11/06
      • Non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, low-grade, urinary bladder, status post transurethral resection of bladder tumor on 2023/08/30, 2023/10/23 and 2024/05/20. status post-operation with intravesical chemotherapy with BCG and MMC
      • DM, HbA1c 7.7 under metformin
      • History of Left hydronephrosis status post left double-J insertion on 2023/10/23.
    • His follow-up MRI on 2024/02/20, revealed Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly. Poor enhancing tumors (up to 3.1cm) in both hepatic lobes; Cholangiocarcinoma, cT2N0M0, stage II.
    • Pathology of liver showed Liver, S7, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, IHC shows: CK7(-), CA19-9(+), CK20(+), CDX2(focal +), and Hepatocyte(-). Because CK7-/CK20+ cholangiocarcinoma is very rare, metastatic adenocarcinoma from GI tract can not be excluded.
    • Labs indicate elevated AFP (32.6 ng/mL), CEA (6.17), CA 19-9 (71), and Cyfra 21-1 (5.73).
    • The most recent HBV DNA PCR has demonstrated effective viral suppression with a reduction to 18.4 IU/mL post TAF initiation, confirming compliance and response to therapy.
    • Upper GI endoscopy and colonscopy on 2024/03/08 were done which revealed GERD, EV on EGD; colonscopy showed internal hemorrhoid.
    • PET scan on on 2024/03/19 and shows: 1. A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 7 of the liver, compatible with a malignant tumor. 2. Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some right axillary lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely.
    • Port-A insertion on 2024/03/21. EUS biopsy of left liver tumor, was done on 2024/03/22.
    • The pathology shows 1. Liver, segment 2/3, left, EUS-FNB — Benign liver tissue with chronic hepatitis; 2. Liver, segment 2, left, EUS-FNB — Benign liver tissue with chronic hepatitis.
    • He recived chemotherapy with “Gemcitabine + TS-1” PO from 2024/03/22 to 2024/05/12.
    • Follow up Liver MRI on 2024/05/30 showed Multiple enhancing hepatic tumors up to 3.98cm at S6. Cholangiocarcinomas are compatible. In enlargement.
    • Then, refer to Radiation Oncologist Dr Chang for SBRT for S7 lesion, and go on 2nd line regimen: “Gemzar + Cisplatin + pembrolizumab (self pay)” on 2024/06/11 (C1D1), Gemzar + Cisplatin on 2024/06/17 (C1D8), Gem + CDDP + Pembrolizumab on 2024/07/03 (C2D1), Gemzar + Cisplatin on 2024/07/15 (C2D8), Gem + CDDP + Pembrolizumab on 2024/07/29 (C3D1), Gemzar + Cisplatin on 2024/08/12 (C3D15), 2024/08/26(C4D1), hold C4D15. 2024/09/23 (C5D1). 2024/10/13 (C6D1). 2024/11/11 (C6D15).
    • Follow-up liver & spleen MRI (2024/09/09) showed liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly. Stable condition of bil. cholangiocarcinomas. Right liver cyst (9mm).
    • Liver and spleen MRI (2024/11/14) revealed: Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly. Cholangiocarcinoma at S7, S5 and S6 of liver s/p SBRT with tumor enlargement at S6 tumor.
    • This time, he was admiited for Gemzar + CDDP + Pembrolizumab (self-paid) on 2024/12/01 (C7D15).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received only immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab (self-paid) on 2024/12/02, and hold chemotherapy due to neutropenia, blood transfusion with LRP for thrombocytopenia. After immunotherapy, smoothly without obvious side effect. He was discharged on 2024/12/03 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# BID 10D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 10D
    • Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# BID 10D
• 2023-08-29 ~ 2023-09-02 POMR Urology Xu JunKai
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, low-grade, urinary bladder, status post transuretral resection of bladder tumor on 2023/08/30, status post Mitomycin-C infusion on 2023/09/01
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
  • CC
    • blood clots during micturition in this week
  • Present illness
    • This is a 58-year-old male with medical history of:
      • Type II diabetes mellitus, latest HbA1C 6.2% (2023/08/28)
      • HBV carrier
    • He visited our urologic clinic on 2023/08/28 due to noticed blood clots during micturition. Health examination last year showed enlarged prostate and a 2.4-cm lesion at bladder, suspect bladder tumor or stone. According to his statment, there was mild voiding difficulty in recent 1 year, no body weight loss.
    • Urine examination showed pyuria (WBC:6-9/HPF, bacteria -/HPF), hematuria(RBC>100/HPF, OB:3+).
    • Bladder echo on the same day showed PVR 36ml.
    • Cystoscopy revealed suspicious bladder tumor.
    • As a result, surgical intervention was suggested and accepted after well explanation of pros and cons.
    • This time, under the impression of suspicious bladder tumor, he was admitted on 2023/08/29 for transurethral resection of bladder tumor and bilateral URS exam.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, laboratory test was done and showed no contraindication for surgical intervention. TURBT, Right URS and double J stenting were performed on 2023/08/30, and the patient tolerated well.
    • Mitomycin-C infusion was done on 09/01 and foley removal was done on the same day, while the patient presented with fair self-urination. Under stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2023/09/02 with OPD follow-up.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Oxbu (oxybutynin 5mg) 1# QD
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Urief (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID

[consultation]

• 2024-06-11 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This 58-year-old man has a medical history of:
      • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, cT2N0M0, stage II, ICG31%, high surgical risk, [Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS): IDH2, PIK3CA] s/p gemcitabine + TS-1 2024/3/22-2024/5/12, with disease progression, change to 2 line Gem + CDDP + pembrolizumab since 6/11-, also applying SBRT (due to unresecatble) for S7 lesion
      • Chronic hepatitis B with liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly, esophageal varices and thrombocytopenia under TAF
      • Non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, low-grade, urinary bladder, status post transurethral resection of bladder tumor on 2023/08/30, 2023/10/23 and 2024/05/20. s/p C/T with BCG and MMC
      • DM, HbA1c:7.7 under metformin
      • History of Left hydronephrosis status post left double-J insertion on 2023/10/23.
    • This time, he was admiited for C1D1 Gem + CDDP + Pembrolizumab.
    • For SBRT, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • CT simulation of SBRT is arranged on 2024/06/11 13:30. Possible treatment toxicity had been told. Treatment will be started 3-4 days later.
    • RT planning: 5000cGy/5 fx if feasible, QOD.
    • Please avoid concurrent chemotherapy and SBRT on the same day.
    • Thanks for your consultation.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-05-20
  • Surgery
    • TURBT        
  • Finding
    • Two small papillary tumors with hypervascularity was noted in 11-1 o’clock position of bladder neck.
    • Previous scar near left UO
    • Intact bilateral UO
    • Random biopsies was taken.
    • Risk evaluation:
    • Tumor size: <=3cm (V), >3cm()
    • Multifocality: Multifocal(V), solitary()
    • Recurrence within 1 year: Yes(V), No()
• 2023-11-09
  • Surgery
    • Blood clot evacuation        
  • Finding
    • Blood clots was about 700 ml       
    • No significant active bleeder was found but much blood clot coating around the left DBJ     
• 2023-10-23
  • Surgery
    • TURBT
    • Left DBJ insertion       
  • Finding
    • No tumor was noted at previous TURBT scar    
    • Left ureter orifice was successfully identified    
    • A small papillary tumor (0.3cm smaller than loop) was noted at 12 o’clock position of bladder near neck  
• 2023-08-30
  • Surgery
    • TURBT        
    • Right URS and double J stenting    
  • Finding
    • Multiple bladder tumors at the left lateral wall of bladder
    • Risk evaluation:
      • Tumor size: <=3cm (V), >3cm()
      • Multifocality: Multifocal(V), solitary()
      • Recurrence within 1 year: Yes(), No(V)    
    • No tumor was noted in the right ureter    
    • A papillary tumor was noted at the right ureter orifice    
    • The left ureter orifice can not be identified

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 180mg NS 250mL 2hr + flurouracil 2400mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr (FOLFOX. Oxa 30%, FL 25%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 180mg NS 250mL 2hr + flurouracil 2400mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr (FOLFOX. Oxa 50%, FL 25%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-02 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-11-11 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 20mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (Keytruda + Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 50%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg IV + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-14 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 20mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (Keytruda + Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 50%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg IV + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-23 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 20mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (Keytruda + Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 50%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg IV + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-26 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 20mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (Keytruda + Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 50%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg IV + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-12 - ………………………………….. cisplatin 25mg/m2 23mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr …………………………………….. (………. Kemoplat ……… CDDP 50% ………..)

  • dexamethasone 4mg PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-29 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 23mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (Keytruda + Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 50%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg IV + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-15 - ………………………………….. cisplatin 25mg/m2 23mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (………. Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 50%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-03 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 23mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (Keytruda + Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 50%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-17 - ………………………………….. cisplatin 25mg/m2 37mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (………. Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 80%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-11 - pembrolizumab 2mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 37mg NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 0.5hr (Keytruda + Kemoplat + Gemzar. CDDP 80%, Gemzar 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-21 - mitomycin-C 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr (MMC)

• 2024-03-25 ~ 2024-05-13 - TS-1 (tegafur 25mg, gimeracil 7.25mg, oteracil potassium 24.5mg. 25mg) BID PO

• 2024-05-06 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 1hr (Gemzar + TS-1)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-22 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 1hr (Gemzar + TS-1)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-15 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 1hr (Gemzar + TS-1)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-01 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 1hr (Gemzar + TS-1)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-22 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 250mL 1hr (Gemzar + TS-1)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-24 - mitomycin-C 30mg/m2 30mg BI 1hr (MMC)

• 2023-10-16 - Bacillus Calmette-Guerin 1mg/m2 3mg BI 1hr (BCG)

• 2023-10-09 - Bacillus Calmette-Guerin 1mg/m2 3mg BI 1hr (BCG)

• 2023-10-02 - Bacillus Calmette-Guerin 1mg/m2 3mg BI 1hr (BCG)

• 2023-09-25 - Bacillus Calmette-Guerin 1mg/m2 3mg BI 1hr (BCG)

• 2023-08-18 - Bacillus Calmette-Guerin 1mg/m2 3mg BI 1hr (BCG)

• 2023-09-11 - Bacillus Calmette-Guerin 1mg/m2 3mg BI 1hr (BCG)

• 2023-09-01 - mitomycin-C 30mg/m2 30mg BI (bladder irrigation) 1hr (MMC)

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2025-01-20

The patient is a 59-year-old male with complex medical issues, including intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, HBV-related cirrhosis with portal hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and thrombocytopenia. Recent imaging (2024-12-31 SONO) suggests progressive cholangiocarcinoma in the liver (S7 lesion, 4–5 cm mass), cirrhosis-related complications (splenomegaly, ascites), and possible pleural effusion. Hematologic evaluation reveals severe thrombocytopenia (45 x 10³/uL on 2025-01-20), hypoalbuminemia, and elevated tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9). Treatment includes FOLFOX and Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), with some dose adjustments and interruptions. Glycemic control remains suboptimal (HbA1c 7.5%).

Problem 1. Thrombocytopenia

• Objective
  • Platelet count: 45 x 10³/uL (2025-01-20), 22 x 10³/uL (2025-01-19), and 27 x 10³/uL (2024-12-30).
  • Splenomegaly noted on imaging (2024-12-31 SONO: spleen 13.9 cm).
  • Coagulation profile: INR 1.24, PT 12.8 sec (2025-01-10); APTT 26.8 sec (normal range).
  • Recent treatment: FOLFOX regimen, including Oxaliplatin, known to cause bone marrow suppression (Oxa dose 25% use).
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial:
    • Splenic sequestration due to portal hypertension from cirrhosis.
    • Bone marrow suppression secondary to chemotherapy (FOLFOX).
    • No evidence of active bleeding or overt DIC (normal PT/INR and APTT).
    • Stable or slightly improving platelet trend post-chemotherapy hold.
• Recommendations
  • Avoid platelet-aggregating medications (e.g., NSAIDs).
  • Monitor platelet count every 2–3 days.
  • Consider platelet transfusion if counts fall below 20 x 10³/uL or in the presence of bleeding.
  • Optimize liver function (albumin, INR) to address portal hypertension-related splenic sequestration.
  • Reassess chemotherapy dose adjustments or alternative regimens with oncology.

Problem 2. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

• Objective
  • Imaging: 4–5 cm mass at S7 and small cystic lesion (0.7 cm) on 2024-12-31 SONO; previous progression noted on 2024-11-14 MRI.
  • Tumor markers: CEA 13.83 ng/mL, CA19-9 85.26 U/mL (2025-01-10); both increasing from prior levels.
  • Treatment history: Ongoing FOLFOX (Oxaliplatin and 5-FU) and Keytruda (pembrolizumab). Most recent cycle: 2025-01-20.
  • Historical response: Partial response to SBRT on S7 (2024-07-12 and 2024-10-07).
• Assessment
  • Imaging and tumor marker trends suggest progressive disease despite systemic therapy.
  • The S7 lesion may require additional locoregional intervention.
• Recommendations
  • Repeat MRI/CT with contrast to evaluate progression and vascular involvement.
  • Consider interventional radiology consultation for options like TACE or additional SBRT.
  • Continue monitoring tumor markers and systemic therapy response.

Problem 3. Liver Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension

• Objective
  • Imaging: Coarse parenchyma with uneven surface, splenomegaly (13.9 cm), and minimal ascites (2024-12-31 SONO).
  • Liver function: Albumin 2.9 g/dL (2025-01-19), bilirubin 1.86 mg/dL, AST 41 U/L, ALT 28 U/L.
  • Stable INR (1.24) and eGFR (103.67 mL/min/1.73m²) suggest preserved synthetic and excretory functions.
  • HBV suppression with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).
• Assessment
  • Compensated cirrhosis (Child A) with portal hypertension (splenomegaly, ascites).
  • Hypoalbuminemia may exacerbate ascites and pleural effusion.
• Recommendations
  • Optimize nutrition and liver support: increase albumin infusions if hypoalbuminemia worsens.
  • Monitor ascites: consider diuretics (e.g., spironolactone and furosemide) if clinically significant.
  • Evaluate for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) if ascites or portal hypertension worsens.

Problem 4. Diabetes Mellitus

• Objective
  • HbA1c: 7.5% (2025-01-20), trending upward from 7.0–7.7% in 2024.
  • On Metformin (Uformin) 500 mg BID and Sitagliptin (Januvia) 100 mg QD.
• Assessment
  • Suboptimal glycemic control likely due to cancer, stress, and corticosteroid use during chemotherapy.
• Recommendations
  • Adjust diabetes management: consider adding a SGLT-2 inhibitor to improve glycemic control.
  • Monitor fasting and postprandial glucose closely during chemotherapy.

Problem 5. Dyslipidemia

• Objective
  • Cholesterol profile: Total cholesterol 260 mg/dL, LDL-C 148 mg/dL, HDL-C 56 mg/dL (2025-01-19).
  • On Atotin (atorvastatin) 20 mg QD.
• Assessment
  • LDL-C remains above target (<100 mg/dL), suggesting suboptimal response.
• Recommendations
  • Increase atorvastatin dose or switch to a higher-potency statin (e.g., rosuvastatin).
  • Emphasize dietary modifications and lipid profile monitoring.

Problem 6. Gallbladder Wall Edema

• Objective
  • Gallbladder wall edema noted on 2024-12-31 SONO without gallstones or bile duct dilation.
  • No reported abdominal pain or fever to suggest acute cholecystitis.
• Assessment
  • Likely related to hypoalbuminemia or systemic inflammation.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor for signs of acute cholecystitis.
  • Repeat imaging if symptoms develop.

Problem 7. Ascites

• Objective
  • Minimal to small ascites noted on 2024-12-31 SONO.
• Assessment
  • Portal hypertension-related; likely exacerbated by hypoalbuminemia.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor clinically for abdominal distension.
  • Consider low-sodium diet and diuretics if ascites progresses.

2024-12-31

[Thrombocytopenia]

Thrombocytopenia in this simulated patient is evident through persistently low platelet counts across multiple dates.

Evidential Review of Thrombocytopenia

• Laboratory Evidence of Thrombocytopenia:
  • 2024-12-30: Platelet count = 27 x10³/µL
  • 2024-12-02: Platelet count = 78 x10³/µL
  • 2024-11-18: Platelet count = 16 x10³/µL
  • 2024-10-14: Platelet count = 54 x10³/µL
  • 2024-08-26: Platelet count = 35 x10³/µL
• Associated Conditions:
  • Liver Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension:
    • Splenomegaly noted on MRI and sonography, indicating potential hypersplenism as a contributor to thrombocytopenia (2024-12-30, 2024-05-21).
  • Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia:
    • The patient received multiple rounds of cytotoxic chemotherapy, including Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Kemoplat (cisplatin), both of which are associated with myelosuppression and thrombocytopenia (2024-12-30, 2024-11-11, …).
  • Radiation-Induced Marrow Suppression:
    • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for hepatic lesions may have contributed to marrow suppression (2024-07-12, 2024-10-07).
  • Chronic Viral Hepatitis B:
    • Chronic hepatitis B infection with liver cirrhosis predisposes to thrombocytopenia due to hypersplenism and reduced thrombopoietin production (2024-12-01).
  • Autoimmune or Consumptive Mechanisms:
    • No direct evidence of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is noted, but they remain considerations in thrombocytopenia evaluation.
• Clinical Interventions:
  • Recent 2024-12-02 administration of Insulin Actrapid (regular insulin) and transfusions of leukocyte-reduced platelets (LRP) for thrombocytopenia.
• Medications with Potential Thrombocytopenic Effects:
  • Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), an immune checkpoint inhibitor, is known to cause immune-related adverse events, including hematological toxicity.
  • Tenofovir Alafenamide (Vemlidy) for hepatitis B does not typically cause thrombocytopenia but supports liver function, mitigating cirrhosis-related risks.

Primary Considerations for Thrombocytopenia

• Hypersplenism Secondary to Cirrhosis:
  • Persistent splenomegaly and portal hypertension are significant contributors to platelet sequestration and destruction.
• Bone Marrow Suppression:
  • Cumulative effects of chemotherapy, SBRT, and malignancy itself likely contribute to suppressed thrombopoiesis.
• Chronic Disease Burden:
  • The interplay between chronic hepatitis B, liver cirrhosis, and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma creates a multifactorial environment exacerbating thrombocytopenia.

Next Steps

• Diagnostic Approach:
  • Monitor complete blood count (CBC) trends and peripheral smear analysis for marrow failure or dysplasia.
  • Evaluate thrombopoietin levels to confirm production adequacy.
  • Rule out immune-mediated destruction via direct antiglobulin tests (DAT) or platelet-associated immunoglobulin (PAIgG) if indicated.
• Therapeutic Strategy:
  • Transfusion Support:
    • Platelet transfusion as needed for critical thrombocytopenia, especially during bleeding or invasive procedures.
  • Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists:
    • Consider agents like Nplate (romiplostim) or Promacta (eltrombopag) if marrow suppression is prominent.
  • Optimization of Liver Disease:
    • Continuous antiviral therapy with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) and other supportive measures for cirrhosis.
  • Chemotherapy Modifications:
    • Adjust or delay cytotoxic therapy cycles based on platelet trends.

[Problem List]

Problem 1. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, cT2N0M0, Stage II

• Objective:
  • Diagnosed on 2024-02-20 based on MRI with hepatic tumors up to 3.1 cm.
  • Pathology: Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated (CK7-, CK20+, CA199+) (2024-03-07).
  • Treatment includes chemotherapy with Gemzar (gemcitabine), Kemoplat (cisplatin), Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), and SBRT.
• Assessment:
  • Partial response to first-line therapy (Gemcitabine + TS-1), but progression noted on 2024-05-30.
  • 2nd line therapy (Gemzar + CDDP + Pembrolizumab) showed some tumor control, but recent MRI (2024-11-14) noted enlargement in S6 lesion.
• Recommendations:
  • Reassess tumor burden via imaging every 2–3 months.
  • Consider targeted therapy or clinical trials (e.g., IDH2 inhibitor) based on NGS findings.

Problem 2. Liver Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension and Splenomegaly

• Objective:
  • Persistent splenomegaly noted on imaging (e.g., 2024-11-14 MRI, 2024-05-30 MRI).
  • Cirrhosis secondary to chronic hepatitis B infection with Child-Pugh A classification.
• Assessment:
  • Portal hypertension contributes to hypersplenism and esophageal varices, exacerbating cytopenias and bleeding risks.
  • Stable liver function under Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for HBV.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Vemlidy for HBV suppression.
  • Monitor liver function (LFTs) and portal hypertension complications (e.g., varices, ascites).
  • Consider TIPS if portal hypertension worsens.

Problem 3. Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

• Objective:
  • Diagnosed with HBsAg-positive chronic hepatitis B.
  • Effective viral suppression with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide), HBV DNA PCR reduced to 18.4 IU/mL.
• Assessment:
  • Active antiviral therapy prevents hepatitis B flares and mitigates cirrhosis progression.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue compliance with Vemlidy.
  • Repeat HBV DNA PCR and AFP levels every 3–6 months.

Problem 4. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Suboptimal Control

• Objective:
  • HbA1c = 8.3% on 2024-06-28, indicating suboptimal glycemic control.
• Assessment:
  • Hyperglycemia may exacerbate immune dysfunction, fatigue, and treatment-related toxicity.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize antidiabetic therapy (e.g., consider adding a GLP-1 agonist).
  • Increase glucose monitoring during chemotherapy.

Problem 5. Recurrent Non-Invasive Papillary Urothelial Carcinoma, Urinary Bladder

• Objective:
  • Recurrent low-grade non-invasive bladder tumors treated with TURBT and intravesical chemotherapy (BCG, MMC).
• Assessment:
  • Effective local control through TURBT and intravesical therapies; no evidence of deep invasion.
• Recommendations:
  • Regular cystoscopy (every 3–6 months) for recurrence surveillance.

Problem 6. Left Hydronephrosis with Double-J Stenting

• Objective:
  • Persistent left hydronephrosis secondary to ureteral obstruction, status post double-J stenting.
• Assessment:
  • Stable hydronephrosis with no worsening obstruction or kidney function decline.
• Recommendations:
  • Schedule regular urologic follow-up and stent exchange (every 6–12 months).

Problem 7. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Hemoglobin levels: 11.2 g/dL on 2024-12-30.
  • Anemia of chronic disease likely exacerbated by chemotherapy and liver disease.
• Assessment:
  • Multifactorial etiology (chronic inflammation, marrow suppression, hypersplenism).
• Recommendations:
  • Evaluate for iron/B12/folate deficiency.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if symptomatic.

Problem 8. Recent Episodes of Neutropenia

• Objective:
  • Neutrophil count = 2.75 x10³/µL on 2024-12-30, indicating relative improvement.
• Assessment:
  • Likely chemotherapy-induced, managed with treatment delays and supportive care.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider G-CSF (e.g., Neupogen (filgrastim)) for severe neutropenia.

Problem 9. Adverse Effects of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy

• Objective:
  • Fatigue, cytopenias, and thrombocytopenia from Gemzar + CDDP + Pembrolizumab.
• Assessment:
  • Significant impact on hematologic parameters; requires therapy optimization.
• Recommendations:
  • Adjust dosing or intervals based on tolerance.

Problem 10. Esophageal Varices

• Objective:
  • Esophageal varices noted on EGD, no active bleeding.
• Assessment:
  • Risk of bleeding remains due to portal hypertension.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue variceal surveillance with EGD every 1–2 years.
  • Consider nonselective beta-blockers for prophylaxis.

Problem 11. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Gastritis

• Objective:
  • EGD showed reflux esophagitis and superficial gastritis.
• Assessment:
  • Stable symptoms managed with Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) and antacids.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue acid suppression and lifestyle modifications.

Problem 12. Chronic Cystitis

• Objective:
  • Diagnosed on multiple occasions following TURBT.
• Assessment:
  • Likely secondary to recurrent bladder interventions.
• Recommendations:
  • Symptom management with hydration and antibiotics as needed.

Problem 13. Elevated Tumor Markers (CEA, CA19-9, AFP)

• Objective:
  • CEA = 6.17 ng/mL, CA19-9 = 424.12 U/mL.
• Assessment:
  • Elevated markers suggest tumor progression or recurrence.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat imaging and tumor marker trends to guide treatment response.

Problem 14. Chronic Fatigue and Nutritional Deficiencies

• Objective:
  • Likely multifactorial from cancer, treatments, and chronic disease.
• Assessment:
  • Persistent issue impacting quality of life.
• Recommendations:
  • Evaluate for nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D).
  • Optimize supportive care.

Problem 15. Hypermetabolic Lymph Nodes

• Objective:
  • PET scan shows right axillary lymph nodes with mild hypermetabolism.
• Assessment:
  • Inflammation likely, but malignancy cannot be ruled out.
• Recommendations:
  • Correlate with clinical findings and consider biopsy if persistent.

Problem 16. Biliary Obstruction Risks

• Objective:
  • Stable biliary tree with no obstruction on MRCP.
• Assessment:
  • No immediate intervention needed.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue periodic surveillance with MRCP or ultrasound.

2024-09-24

[platelet improvement noted despite thrombocytopenia risks - considering platelet transfusion for chronic low platelet counts]

In the 2024-08-27 pharmacist note, the patient’s chronic thrombocytopenia was highlighted, including the incidence of thrombocytopenia with pembrolizumab, cisplatin, and gemcitabine. If the current regimen remains unchanged, platelet transfusion could be considered to reduce the risk of bleeding.

The platelet count recently improved from 35 K/uL to 46 K/uL, showing slight improvement but still remaining below 50 K/uL.

• 2024-09-23 PLT 46 *10^3/uL
• 2024-08-26 PLT 35 *10^3/uL

[rising DBI/TBI ratio points to possible biliary obstruction]

Over the past month, the patient’s direct bilirubin levels have increased, along with a rise in the DBI/TBI ratio, suggesting a possible biliary obstruction. If Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) is ineffective in resolving the issue, surgical intervention may be eventually necessary to restore normal bile flow.

• 2024-09-23 Bilirubin direct 0.33 mg/dL

• 2024-08-26 Bilirubin direct 0.20 mg/dL

• 2024-07-29 Bilirubin direct 0.13 mg/dL

• 2024-09-23 DBI/TBI 27.27 %

• 2024-08-26 DBI/TBI 24.39 %

• 2024-07-29 DBI/TBI 20.31 %

2024-08-27

[Long-Term Decline in Platelet Levels and Thrombocytopenia Risk]

The patient’s platelet (PLT) levels have shown a gradual decline over the past year, with all values falling below the normal range since August 2023. Initially around 50K/uL, PLT levels have frequently dropped below 40K/uL and even 30K/uL since July 2024.

Each medication in the current regimen is associated with a risk of thrombocytopenia, and it is possible that one or more of these drugs are contributing to or exacerbating the condition:

• Pembrolizumab: Thrombocytopenia (12% to 34%; grades 3/4: 4% to 10%)
• Cisplatin: Thrombocytopenia (25% to 30%; nadir: Day 18 to 23; recovery: By day 39; dose-related)
• Gemcitabine: Thrombocytopenia (24%; grades 3/4: 1% to 4%)

If the clinical risk of bleeding increases, platelet transfusion may be considered.

• 2024-08-26 PLT 35 *10^3/uL
• 2024-08-12 PLT 26 *10^3/uL
• 2024-08-05 PLT 25 *10^3/uL
• 2024-07-29 PLT 41 *10^3/uL
• 2024-07-15 PLT 23 *10^3/uL
• 2024-07-03 PLT 103 *10^3/uL
• 2024-06-17 PLT 45 *10^3/uL
• 2024-06-10 PLT 51 *10^3/uL
• 2024-05-27 PLT 59 *10^3/uL
• 2024-05-19 PLT 53 *10^3/uL
• 2024-05-13 PLT 47 *10^3/uL
• 2024-05-06 PLT 57 *10^3/uL
• 2024-04-22 PLT 55 *10^3/uL
• 2024-04-15 PLT 72 *10^3/uL
• 2024-04-01 PLT 40 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-27 PLT 48 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-25 PLT 52 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-18 PLT 52 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-06 PLT 45 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-27 PLT 54 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-30 PLT 56 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-02 PLT 57 *10^3/uL
• 2023-10-22 PLT 60 *10^3/uL
• 2023-08-29 PLT 59 *10^3/uL
• 2023-08-28 PLT 54 *10^3/uL

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[lab data]

2024-11-16 EB VCA IgG Positive Ratio
2024-11-16 EB VCA IgG Value 4.3 Ratio
2024-11-14 EB VCA IgM Equivocal Index
2024-11-14 EB VCA IgM Value 0.9 Index
2024-11-14 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2024-11-14 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.034
2024-11-14 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2024-11-14 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.071
2024-11-14 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
2024-11-14 Anti-HBs value (NM) 479.000 mIU/mL
2024-11-14 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2024-11-14 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.453
2024-11-14 VZV IgG Positive mIU/mL
2024-11-14 VZV-G Value 1107 mIU/mL
2024-11-13 CMV IgM Nonreactive
2024-11-13 CMV IgM Value 0.11 Index
2024-11-13 CMV_IgG Reactive
2024-11-13 CMV_IgG Value 222.0 AU/mL
2024-11-13 Anti HTLV I/II Nonreactive
2024-11-13 Anti HTLV I/II Value 0.07 S/CO
2024-11-06 RPR Nonreactive
2024-11-06 HIV Ab-EIA Nonreactive
2024-11-06 Anti-HIV Value 0.05 S/CO

2024-03-06 HLA A-high 02:03
2024-03-06 HLA A-high 33:03
2024-03-06 HLA B-high 51:01
2024-03-06 HLA B-high 58:01
2024-03-06 HLA C-high 03:02
2024-03-06 HLA C-high 14:02
2024-03-06 HLA DR-high 11:06
2024-03-06 HLA DR-high 13:02
2024-03-06 HLA DQ-high 03:01
2024-03-06 HLA DQ-high 06:09

2024-02-22 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-02-22 HBsAg Value 0.50 S/CO
2024-02-22 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-02-22 Anti-HBc Value 0.35 S/CO
2024-02-22 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-02-22 Anti-HCV Value 0.06 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-10-07 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — myelodysplastic syndrome.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 70% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 1:5. Three cell lineages are present with maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number with micromegakaryocytes.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 2-5 %; CD34: 2-5 %; MPO: 15%, CD61: 5 %; CD71: 80 % (of the nucleated cells).
• 2024-10-04 SONO - abdomen
  • A cyst 2 cm in left kidney is noted.
• 2024-08-12 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, ilium, biopsy — Compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts, progress to acute myeloid leukemia
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (60%). M/E ratio = 4:1. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and occasional micromegakaryocytes are present. Scattered CD34+ and/or CD117+ blasts, account for 20% of nucleated cells can be identified. The finding is compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts and progress to acute myeloid leukemia. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-07-29 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Chronic superficial gastritis
    • Gastric erosions, lower body, LC
    • Suspected gastric ulcer scar, prepyloric antrum. LC
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-07-11 SONO - abdomen
  • IMP: Left renal cysts (1.29x1.48cm, 1.69x2.33cm).
• 2024-06-30 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Abnormal QRS-T angle, consider primary T wave abnormality
• 2024-06-13 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with acute myeloid leukemia transformation
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (70%). M/E ratio = 3:1 in CD71 stains. The erythoid precursors are dispersed and scattered. The megakaryocytes are slightly increased and occasional micromegakaryocytes are present. Increased CD34+ and/or CD117+ blasts, account for 20-25% of nucleated cells. The finding is compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with acute myeloid leukemia transformation. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2024-03-20 SONO - abdomen
  • A cyst 2 cm in left kidney is suspected. Follow up is indicated.
• 2024-03-13 SONO - soft tissue
  • Subcutaneous and muscular edema of both lower legs, r/o inflammatory or infectious process.
• 2024-02-05 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: suspected CML
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Focal low attenuation at right kidney. Left renal cyst (2.2cm).
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
• 2024-02-05 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — myelodysplastic syndrome (RAEB-II).
  • Specimen submitted in B5 fixative consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, rod shape bone marrow tissue measuring 3.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette after decalcification.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 90% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:2. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number with micromegakaryocytes.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 10-15 %; CD34: 10-15 %; MPO: 10%, CD163: 40%, CD3: 5%; CD20: 2%; CD61: 5 %; CD71: 40 % (of the nucleated cells).
• 2024-02-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (84.4 - 21.1) / 84.4 = 75.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild to moderate TR
    • Mitral valve prolapse (anterior leaflet) with mild MR
• 2024-01-30 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Gastric erosion, Helicobacter pylori (+)
  • The sections show gastric erosion, composed of gastric mucosal tissue with superficial necrosis, fibrinous exudate, moderate incomplete intestinal metaplasia, and moderate acute and chronic inflammatory cells infiltration. Colonies of Helicobacter pylori are found.
• 2024-01-30 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric ulcer, prepyloric antrum, AW, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO and biopsy results
    • OPD follow up
• 2023-12-27 Mammography
  • Digital mammography of left breast with MLO and CC views:
    • S/P right mastectomy.
    • Breast composition: category c (The breasts are heteregeneously dense, which may obscure small masses).
  • Impression:
    • Dense breast. S/P right mastectomy.
    • No mammographic evidence of malignancy, suggest clinical correlation and regular follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative. - annual screening.
• 2023-12-27, -10-04 SONO - abdomen
  • A cyst measuring 2 cm in left kidney is suspected.
• 2023-07-26 Gynecologic Ultrasonography
  • Findings
    • CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • R/O mild Adenomyosis
    • R/O RT Ovarian cyst
• 2023-07-12 SONO - abdomen
  • Left renal cyst (1.58 x 1.68cm)
• 2023-07-12 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Left fibroadenomas as described
    • s/p right breast operation
  • BI-RADS: 2. benign finding
• 2023-04-19 SONO - abdomen
  • A cyst measuring 2.7 cm in left kidney is suspected.
• 2022-07-05 Patho - breast mastectomy with regional lymph nodes
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast tumor, right, simple mastectomy
      • Invasive carcinoma of no special type with extensive intraductal component, intermediate grade, 50-60%
      • Benign Phyllodes tumor
        
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion, less than 0.1 cm at closest base margin
    • Skin and nipple, R’t breast, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, R’t axillary sentinel area, frozen section — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • AJCC Pathologic Anatomic Stage — pT1cN0, if cM0, stage IA and Prognostic Stage: stage IA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast: 16.8 x 10.2 x 1.3 cm
    • Skin: 13.9 x 3.8 cm
    • Nipple: 1.6 x 1.1 cm, not retracted
    • Tumor: two nodules, 1.3 x 1.1 and 1.3 x 0.8 cm
    • Resection margins: Free, less than 0.1 cm away from base, at least 1.1 cm away from peripheral margins
    • Lymph node: right axillary sentinel lymph node
    • Representative sections as A1: four peripheral margins, A2-A10: tumor (1.3 x 1.1 cm) + base (ink), A11: tumor (1.3 x 0.8 cm), A12: breast, random, A13: nipple and skin [Reference: F2022-00312 R’t axillar sentinel lymph nodes]
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type with extensive intraductal component, intermediate grade (50-60%) arranged in cribriform pattern with focal necrosis
    • Size of invasive carcinoma: 1.3 x 1.1 cm
    • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade 2 (score 6) characterized by (A) Tubule formation: score 3; (B) Nuclear pleomorphism: score 2 and (C) Mitotic count: score 1
    • Margins: Free, < 0.1 cm away from closest base, at least 1.1 cm away from unlabelled peripheral margins
    • Nodal status: free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Treatment Effect: N/A
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: not identified
    • Perienural invasion: not identified
    • Immunohistochemical study: p63 and myosin highlight invasive component
    • Non-tumor breast: benign phyllodes tumor measures 1.3 x 0.8 cm as well as fibrocystic change with adenosis, apocrine metaplasia, flat epithelial atypia, microcalcification and fibroadenomatous feature (0.3 cm)
• 2022-06-30 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
  • No prominent bone abnormality was noted elsewhere.
• 2022-06-24 Her-2/neu DISH
  • HER2 Dual ISH Report
  • Results (according to 2018 ASCO/ CAP HER2 testing guideline in breast cancer):
    • Negative (Non-amplified)
    • Average number of HER2 gene copy signal per cell: 2.7
    • Average number of CEP17 gene copy signal per cell: 1.6
    • Ratio of avergae HER2/CEP17: 1.68
  • Specimen adequacy:
    • The specimen contains enough invasive tumor cells adquate for evaluation
  • Method:
    • VENTANA HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail
  • Tissue source:
    • Breast cancer
  • Immunohistochemistry HER2/Neu result:
    • Equivocal: IHC 2+ (S2022-101338)
  • Interpretation criteria:
    • Positive (Amplified):
      • Dual probe HER2/CEP17 ratio ≥ 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number ≥4.0.
      • HER2/CEP17 < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number ≥ 6.0 signals / cell.
    • Negaitive (Non-amplified):
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number < 4.0 signals/cell.
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio > 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number ≥ 4.0 signals/cell and < 6.0 signals/cell.
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio ≥ 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number < 4.0 signals/cell.
• 2022-06-24 Patho - breast biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Breast, right, core needle biopsy
      • — invasive carcinoma of no special type
        
      • — ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate-grade
        
  • Gross description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of 4 pieces of tissue cores measuring up to 1.5x 0.1x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they are tan and elastic.
    • All for section is taken.
  • Microscopically, the breast shows invasive carcinoma composed of irregular tumor nests with ductal differentiation, invasive growth pattern and stromal fibrosis. The tumor shows hyperchromatic nuclei, plemorphism, hisgh N/C ratio and mitoses. Ductal carcinoma in situ is also seen.
    • Immunohistochemical stain stain (for invasive carcinoma) reveals ER (+, strong intensity, >95%), PR (+, moderate intensity, 95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index: 5%, CK5/6 (-), p63 (-).
    • Immunohistochemical stain stain (for DCIS) reveals ER (+, strong intensity, >95%), PR (+, moderate intensity, 95%), Her2/Neu: positive (3+), Ki-67 index: 5%, CK5/6 (-), p63 (+).

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-12 ~ 2024-12-19 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome (RAEB-II) with progress to acute myeloid leukemia post MUD allolgeneic peripheral blood transplantation.
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma status post simple mastectomy + Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on 2022/07/05. cT1cN0M0, stage IA. ER (>95%), PR (95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index 5%,
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent - anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy & allogeneic PBST
  • Present illness history
    • This 51-year-old female patient had the history of Right breast invasive carcinoma status post simple mastectomy + Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on 2022/07/05. cT1cN0M0, stage IA. ER (>95%), PR (95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index 5%, ECOG: 0, on hormone therapy.
    • According to her statement, she suffered from abdominal distension, heartburn over chest region constantly for 2 years since she got COVID-19 infection and more during fasting or after having some food. Her pitting edema over lower extremities for one year. She felt general malaise, short of breath, dizziness and headache in recent half year. There are no nausea, no vomiting, no fever, no cold sweating, diarrhea or constipation accompanied. She came to our GI OPD and EGD was arranged on 2024/01/30 and showed chronic gastritis with small GU and HP infection. Lab data revealed macrocytic anemia HGB 7.0 g/dL; MCV 118.0 fL, WBC 5240, PLT 88K, Reticulocyte 4.430% on 2024/01/30. Normal folate and B12 with Blast 2% on 2024/02/5. She was admitted for diagnosing her severe anemia with grade 2 pitting edema over lower extremities.
    • Bone marrow was done on 2024/02/05, report showed myelodysplastic syndrome (RAEB-II). IHC stains: CD117: 10-15 %; CD34: 10-15 %; MPO: 10%, CD163: 40%, CD3: 5%; CD20: 2%; CD61: 5 %; CD71: 40 % (of the nucleated cells). For an in-depth assessment, Doppler echocardiography showed LVEF 71.4%, mild to moderate TR and mitral valve prolapse (anterior leaflet) with mild MR, and CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis, it report showed Focal low attenuation at right kidney. Left renal cyst (2.2cm), minimal ascites and retroversion of uterus on 2024/02/5.
    • EGD (2024/01/30) shwoed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A, Gastric ulcer, prepyloric antrum, AW, s/p biopsy and CLO test Positive.
    • She received left PICC was inserted on 2024-02-22.
    • HLA ABC-high resolution ABC, HLA DQB1-high resolution, HLA DRB1-high rsolution was checked 2024-02-22.
    • C1 chemotherapy with 3+7 (Daunorbicin D1-D3) + Cytosar (D1-D7) on 2024/02/23-02/29, C2 on 2024/04/16-04/22. C1 2+5 (Daunorbicin D1-D2) + Cytosar (D1-D5) on 2024/06/13-06/17.
    • Follow-up Bone marrow, ilium, biopsy (2024/08/14) proved Compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts, progress to acute myeloid leukemia, hypercellular marrow (60%). M/E ratio = 4:1. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and occasional micromegakaryocytes are present. Scattered CD34+ and/or CD117+ blasts, account for 20% of nucleated cells can be identified. The finding is compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts and progress to acute myeloid leukemia with mutated FLT3/ITD & NPM1 (2024/08/26).
    • C1 chemotherapy with FALG Idarubicin (self-paid) on 2024/08/15-08/19.
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy (2024/10/09) proved the FLT3/ITD & NPM1 mutated AML converted to myelodysplastic syndrome. IHC stains: CD117: 2-5 %; CD34: 2-5 %; MPO: 15%, CD61: 5 %; CD71: 80 % (of the nucleated cells).
    • Chemotherapy with C2 FLAG Idarubicin (self-paid) on 2024/10/11-10/15.
    • Avelox 1# po qd was given since 2024/10/11 for prophylactic antibiotics.
    • Today. she denied fullness within 1 week, so she was admitted for MUD allo-PBSCT on 2024/11/12 for her secondary FLT3/ITD & NPM AML.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-PBSCT of Phenytoin 100mg po tid on 2024/11/12-11/21 (7 days before Busulfan & after last Busulfan dose), Micafungia 50mg ivd qd since 2024/11/15 (WBC > 1000 for 3 days), Cravit 1.5# po qd since 2024/11/15, Neomycin 250mg po qid since 2024/11/15 were given.
    • B-iodine 1:30 for gargling, B-iodine 1:20 for bathing.
    • Chemotherapy with Fludarabine 50mg/m2 on 2024/11/16-11/20, Busulfan 130mg/m2 on 2024/11/17-11/19 were given, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • ATG 2.5mg/kg on 2024/11/20-11/21.
    • Sandimmun 1.5mg/kg q12h on 2024/11/21-12/22 + 22 day and QW14 check Sandimmun level were administered.
    • Hydration 2000cc + Jusonin + KCl was given on 2024/11/21-11/22.
    • Will prepare allo-PBSCT on 2024/11/22.
    • Allo-PBSCT Day 0 on 2024/11/22, at 15:53-16:01 on 2024/11/22, total 149ml = 7.34 kg/*10^6 = 132ml.
    • Acyclovir 250mg ivd q8h was added since 2024/11/22 for prophylactic administration.
    • MTX 15mg/m2 on 2024/11/23.
    • G-CSF 300ug sc qd since 2024/11/23 + 1 day till WBC > 4000
    • MTX 10mg/m2 +3 +6 +11 days on 2024/11/25, 2024/11/28, 2024/12/03 were applied.
    • FLT3/ITD, FLT3/D835 was checked on 2024/11-19.
    • The Cyclosporine level: 97.0 ng/mL on 2024/11/25.
    • FLT3/ITD showed Undetectable on 2024/11/25.
    • SmofKabiven 1448ml IVF qd was added for nutrition support.
    • NG tube was removed on 2024/11/24.
    • Fever without chills was developed on 2024/11/22 and septic work-up was performed and antibiotic shifted to Cefim/Targocid since 2024/11/21 but fever persent was noted and repeated blood culture and antibiotic shifted to Finibax on 2024/11/23 24.
    • The blood cultrue x 2 (2024/11/20) showed no growth for 5 days aerobically & anaerobically.
    • Micafungia 50mg ivd qd since 11/15 (till WBC > 1000 for 3 days), antibiotic with Finbax 500mg ivd q8h + Targocid 500mg were given since 2024/11/22 for infection control and blood culture x 2 yielded showed no growth for 5 days aerobically & anaerobically.
    • Cyclosporine level 97.0 ng/mL (2024/11/25) dosage from 76mg increased to 90mg on 2024/11/26, Cyclosporine level 457.5 ng/mL then dosage to 80mg on 2024/11/28.
    • G-CSF 300ug sc qd since 11/23 + 1 day till WBC > 4000 & was administered.
    • Micafungia 50mg ivd qd since 2024/11/15 (till WBC > 1000 for 3 days) to 2024/12/07 then DC.
    • Cyclosporine level 286.4 (2024/12/02) -> 220 ng/ml (2024/12/05) was noted and dosage maintain 80mg on 2024/11/28.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP 2PH was given on 2024/12/04.
    • The WBC index climb to 4000 was noted on 2024/12/05 then DC G-CSF.
    • Cyclosporine level up to 384 on 2024/12/12, so we taper oral form to 175mg qd since 2024/12/13.
    • The Cyclosporine level decreased to 170.3 on 2024/12/17 and oral form change to 175mg po qod (on odd dates) & 200mg po qd (on even dates) were given.
    • She was discharged on 2024/12/19 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D if fever > 38’C
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 5D
    • Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate 10mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 25mg) 3# QOD 5D on odd dates
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# QOD 5D on even dates
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# PRNHS 5D if no stool passage for 2 days
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Mecater (procaterol 25ug) 1# BID 5D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 5D
• 2024-11-06, -07-15, -04-01, -01-03 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate 10mg) 1# BID 28D
• 2024-09-20 SOAP Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • Prescription x2
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-02-21 ~ 2024-03-19 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome (RAEB-II)
    • Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2
    • Invasive carcinoma of no special type ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate-grade Immunohistochemical stain stain (for invasive carcinoma) reveals ER (+, strong intensity, ＞95%), PR(+, moderate intensity, 95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index:5 %, CK5/6(-), p63(-).Immunohistochemical stain stain( for DCIS) reveals ER (+, strong intensity, ＞95%), PR(+, moderate intensity, 95%), Her2/Neu: positive (3+), Ki-67 index:5 %, CK5/6(-), p63(+).
    • Anemia
    • Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Cellulitis of right knee area
    • Erythematous indurasum over right knee area and left lower leg
  • CC
    • For 1st chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This time, she was admitted for first chemotherapy on 2024/02/21.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, left PICC was inserted on 2024-02-22, smoothly wound clear.
    • HLA ABC - high resolution ABC, HLA DQB1 - high resolution, HLA DRB1 - high rsolution was checked 2024-02-22.
    • Chemotherapy with 3+7 (Daunorbicin D1-D3) + Cytosar (D1-D7) on 2024-02-23 ~ 29, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Preventive antibiotics with Cravit was given due to low blood count caused by chemotherapy.
    • She complained of abdominal distension during chemotherapy and Gasmin was added.
    • Severe abdominal distension, pain without vomiting and poor appetite wer also noted due to post oral antibiotic with Cravit GI tract side effect then DC Cravit on 2024-03-05.
    • Follow-up abdominal standing showed massive stool impaction without ileus.
    • Laxative agent / Gasmin were given for symptom relief.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP 2PH was given on 2024-02-29 & 2024-03-04.
    • Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was given on 2024-03-06.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP 2PH was given on 2024-03-08 & 2024-03-13.
    • Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was administered on 2024-03-10.
    • The patient suffered from multiple erythematous patches - nodules, swelling, pain and local heat on 4 limbs for days and antibiotic with Oxacillin/Rocephine were given for cellulitis control and dermatologist was consulted and advisted to Doxyclin 1# Bid, Predinisolon 1# Bid and Topsym cream * 2 tubes bid.
    • Infection man was consulted for infection evaluation and advisted to arrange sonography of knee and joint fluid aspiration, If the swelling lesion did not improved after antibiotics use, please arrange lower limb CT to exclude pyomyositis, Keep current antibiotics with sintrix, oxacillin and doxymycin. If fever developed, please consider cefepime + targocid.
    • Right knee x-ray showed no significant abnormality is seen in this study. The swelling, pain and Erythematous indurasum improved gradually post anti treatment.
    • She was discharged on 2024-03-19 under stable condition and will take oral anti with Ceficin 2# po q12h for back home by infection Dr suggested and will follow-up at OPD.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alginos Susp (Sod Alginate, NaHCO3, CaCO3) 10# QIDAC 7D
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT 7D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
• 2024-02-01 ~ 2024-02-06 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • macrocystic severe anemia
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • Reticulocytosis
    • lymphocytosis
    • bilateral lower limb edema
  • CC
    • 2024/01/31 Lab data showed a severe macrocytic anemia, refer to hematology for further evaluation
  • Present illness
    • This 51-year-old female patient had the history of Right breast invasive carcinoma status post simple mastectomy + Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on 2022/07/05. cT1cN0M0, stage IA. ER (>95%), PR(95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index: 5%, ECOG:0, on hormone therapy.
    • According to her statement, she suffered from abdominal distension, heartburn over chest region constantly for 2 years since she got COVID-19 infection and more during fasting or after having some food. Her pitting edema over lower extremities for one year. She felt general malaise, short of breath, dizziness and headache in recent half year. There are no nausea, no vomiting, no fever, no cold sweating, diarrhea or constipation accompanied.
    • She came to our GI OPD and EGD was arranged on 2024/01/30 and showed chronic gastritis with small GU and HP infection.
    • Lab data revealed macrocytic anemia HGB:7.0 g/dL; MCV : 118.0 fL and normal folate and B12.
    • She was admitted for diagnosing her severe anemia with grade 2 pitting edema over lower extremities.
    • Due to the above reasons, the patient was admitted to our ward for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, given her history of right breast invasive carcinoma post-mastectomy and hormone therapy, as well as her persistent symptoms post-COVID-19 infection.
    • Since her admission to the oncology ward on 2024-02-01 due to severe macrocytic anemia and grade 2 pitting edema, she has been under continuous observation, and a series of diagnostic and therapeutic measures have been taken.
    • The laboratory findings have consistently indicated macrocytic anemia, with her latest hemoglobin showing a slight improvement to 7.5 g/dL from 7.0 g/dL at the time of admission, suggesting, albeit limited, a positive response to our interventions.
    • The consistent low platelet count is concerning, with the most recent count critically low at 40 x 10^3/uL, prompting us to administer two units of apheresis platelets.
    • Moreover, an elevated D-dimer suggests a hypercoagulable state, necessitating close monitoring for thrombotic events. We’ve conducted a bone marrow biopsy to further elucidate the etiology of her hematological abnormalities. Our patient’s vital signs have remained stable throughout her stay, without any indicators of an acute infectious or severe exacerbation of her chronic conditions.
    • For an in-depth assessment, we have arranged for Doppler echocardiography and CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis. Due to the relative stable condition, the patient was able to be discharged today.
• 2023-10-11, -07-19, -04-26, -02-01, 2022-11-02, -08-10, -07-13 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate 10mg) 1# BID
• 2022-07-04 ~ 2022-07-06 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma status post simple mastectomy + Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on 2022/07/05. cT1cN0M0, stage IA. ER (>95%), PR (95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index: 5%, ECOG:0
  • CC
    • noted a palpable mass at right breast since last month.
  • Present illness
    • This 49-year-old female patient denied any past history including HTN, DM, HBV or heart disease. She had COVID 19 infection on 2022/04/22.
    • She noted a palpable mass at right breast since last month. She came to our OPD for help. Breast sono showed a lesion, Right 10/2.94 cm , size: 1.68x1.05 cm, r/o malignancy suggest biopsy.
    • Core needle biopsy revealed invasive carcinoma, ER (>95%), PR (95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index: 5%. CA-153：7.294 U/ml, CEA：0.85 ng/ml.
    • Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan and abdomen echo showed no obvious lesion for metastasis.
    • She had no dizzines, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss.
    • PE: a hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at right breast around 2x2 cm without discharge. The nipple was dimping without exudative nor bloody discharge and no retraction. The right breast skin had no cellulite change.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma, she was admitted for surgery of simple mastectomy + SLNB. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, right breast simple mastectomy + SLNB was performed on 2022/07/05. The wound is clean and dry. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, wound will be follow up in OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID

[consultation]

• 2024-03-26 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • for neutropneia & R/O fungus infection
  • A
    • This is a case of
      • myelodysplastic syndrome (RAEB-II)
      • Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2
      • invasive carcinoma of no special type ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate-grade Immunohistochemical stain stain (for invasive carcinoma) reveals ER (+, strong intensity, > 95%), PR (+, moderate intensity, 95%), Her2/Neu: equivocal (2+), Ki-67 index: 5%, CK5/6 (-), p63 (-). Immunohistochemical stain stain (for DCIS) reveals ER (+, strong intensity, > 95%), PR (+, moderate intensity, 95%), Her2/Neu: positive (3+), Ki-67 index: 5%, CK5/6 (-), p63 (+).
      • Anemia
    • She was admitted because of low-grade fever and dyspnea.
    • Lab
      • 2024-03-22 WBC 13.70 x10^3/uL
      • 2024-03-22 Neutrophil 5.9 %
    • ANC 808. Agree with your use with mycamine and cefim for the neutropenic fever.
    • Please collect B/C, arrange abd sono and CV-echo.
• 2024-03-11 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for multiple tender masses
    • This 51-year-old woman, a paitnet of myelodysplastic syndrome (RAEB-II) S/P C/T with 3+7 since 2/23-2/29 24. She complained of right knee swelling, pain & local heat on 3/8 24 and antibiotic with Ciproxine was given but progression of right knee swelling, pain & local heat was also noted. R/O knee fluid or pus discharge. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from multiple erythematous patches - nodules on 4 limbs for days.
    • Painful (+)
    • Imp: Erythematous indurasum
    • Suggestion:
      • Doxyclin 1 / Bid
      • Predinisolon 1 / Bid
      • Topsym cream * 2 tubes/bid

[surgical operation]

• 2022-07-05
  • Operation
    • Simple mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy         
  • Finding
    • a 2x1.5x1 cm slight firm mass in rt breast
    • SLN 0/3      

[PBSCT]

• 2024-11-22
  • allo-PBCST

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-25 - methotrexate 10mg/m2 14mg NS 100mL 1hr D1,4,8

• 2024-11-23 - methotrexate 15mg/m2 22mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-11-16 - fludarabine 50mg/m2 73mg NS 100mL 1hr D1-5 + busulfan 130mg/m2 190mg NS 500mL 3hr D2-4

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2024-10-11 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 43mg NS 100mL 30min D1-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 2890mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-5 + idarubicin 8mg/m2 12mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 (FLAG)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2024-08-15 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 43mg NS 100mL 30min D1-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 2800mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-5 + idarubicin 8mg/m2 12mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 (FLAG)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2024-06-13 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 62mg NS 100mL 10min D1-2 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 139mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5

• 2024-04-16 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 60mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 132mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7

• 2024-02-23 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 60mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 137mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7

Acute myeloid leukemia: Induction therapy in medically fit adults - 2024-10-15 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-myeloid-leukemia-induction-therapy-in-medically-fit-adults

• FLAG-Ida
  • FLAG-Ida (fludarabine, cytarabine, G-CSF [granulocyte colony-stimulating factor], idarubicin) is used by some experts for patients with intermediate or adverse prognosis AML.
  • Administration
    • FLAG-Ida consists of
      • intravenous (IV) fludarabine 30 mg/m2 on days 2 to 6,
      • high-dose cytarabine (HiDAC; 1500 to 2000 mg/m2 IV over three hours starting four hours after fludarabine infusion on days 2 to 6),
      • idarubicin 10 mg/m2 IV on days 2 to 4, and
      • G-CSF 5 microg/kg subcutaneously on days 1 to 5.
    • Additional G-CSF may be administered starting on seven days after the end of chemotherapy until the white blood cell count is > 500/microL.
    • The following dose adjustments should be considered for patients > 60 years: fludarabine 20 mg/m2, cytarabine 500 to 1000 mg/m2, and idarubicin 8 mg/m2.
  • Outcomes
    • There is no evidence that FLAG-Ida is associated with better outcomes than induction with cytarabine/anthracycline.

Acute myeloid leukaemia FLAG-Ida (fludarabine cytarabine idarubicin and filgrastim) - 2024-10-15 - https://www.eviq.org.au/haematology-and-bmt/leukaemias/acute-myeloid-leukaemia/347-acute-myeloid-leukaemia-flag-ida-fludarabine

• Regimen
  • Filgrastim
    • 5 micrograms/kg (Subcut)
    • inject subcutaneously once daily from day 0 and continue until neutrophil recovery. To be given before chemotherapy on days 1 to 5.
    • Day 0 to 5
  • iDArubicin
    • 10 mg/m2 (IV)
    • over 10 to 15 minutes
    • Day 1 to 3
  • Fludarabine
    • 30 mg/m2 (IV infusion)
    • in 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 30 minutes
    • Day 1 to 5
  • Cytarabine (Ara-C)
    • 2,000 mg/m2 (IV infusion)
    • in 500 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 4 hours. Administer 4 hours after commencing the fludarabine infusion.
    • Day 1 and 5
  • Cycles:
    • 1 or 2. Upon recovery, a second cycle may be given (generally only if the patient has responded to cycle 1).

Acute myeloid leukaemia FLAG (fludarabine cytarabine and filgrastim) - 2024-10-15 - https://www.eviq.org.au/haematology-and-bmt/leukaemias/acute-myeloid-leukaemia/346-acute-myeloid-leukaemia-flag-fludarabine-cyta

• Regimen
  • Filgrastim
    • 5 micrograms/kg (Subcut)
    • inject subcutaneously once daily from day 0 and continue until neutrophil recovery. To be given before chemotherapy on days 1 to 5.
    • Day 0 to 5
  • Fludarabine
    • 30 mg/m2 (IV infusion)
    • in 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 30 minutes
    • Day 1 to 5
  • Cytarabine (Ara-C)
    • 2,000 mg/m2 (IV infusion)
    • in 500 mL sodium chloride 0.9% over 4 hours. Administer 4 hours after commencing the fludarabine infusion.
    • Day 1 to 5
    • Note: Cytarabine dose may be reduced for older patients; consider 1000 mg/m2 if the patient is older than 60 years of age.
  • Cycles:
    • 1 or 2. Upon recovery, a second cycle may be given (generally only if the patient has responded to Cycle 1).

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2025-01-17

[CMV Viremia in the Context of MUD Allo-PBSCT]

Lab results

• 2025-01-14 CMV viral load assay 684000 IU/mL
• 2025-01-08 CMV viral load assay 3060000 IU/mL
• 2025-01-02 CMV viral load assay 172000 IU/mL
• 2024-12-30 CMV viral load assay 9190 IU/mL
• 2024-12-17 CMV viral load assay 244 IU/mL
• 2024-12-10 CMV viral load assay <34.5 IU/mL
• 2024-11-13 CMV IgM Nonreactive
• 2024-11-13 CMV IgM Value 0.11 Index
• 2024-11-13 CMV_IgG Reactive
• 2024-11-13 CMV_IgG Value 222.0 AU/mL

Summary

• CMV Viral Load Trends:
  • Viral load peaked at 3,060,000 IU/mL on 2025-01-08 and decreased to 684,000 IU/mL on 2025-01-14, showing a partial virological response.
  • Persistent viremia despite dose escalation highlights the potential need for optimization in therapy and monitoring for drug resistance.
• Ganciclovir Dose Adjustments (2025-01-07 to 2025-01-16):
  • Initial dosing: 250 mg IV q12h on 2025-01-07 to 2025-01-09, which may have been insufficient for controlling severe viremia.
  • Escalation to 300 mg IV q12h from 2025-01-10 onwards aligns with clinical standards for high CMV loads.
  • However, current dosing may remain suboptimal due to high viral replication, or it might require longer time to show maximal effect.
• Clinical Context:
  • The patient is high-risk for CMV reactivation due to:
    • Allo-PBSCT with delayed immune recovery.
    • Immunosuppressive therapy (e.g., Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin)) for GVHD prophylaxis.
  • Persistent viremia poses risks of CMV syndrome or end-organ damage.

[Problems]

Problem 1: Persistent CMV Viremia

• Objective:
  • Viral load trend:
    • 2024-12-10: <34.5 IU/mL (baseline).
    • 2024-12-30: 9,190 IU/mL (reactivation).
    • 2025-01-02: 172,000 IU/mL.
    • 2025-01-08: 3,060,000 IU/mL (peak).
    • 2025-01-14: 684,000 IU/mL (partial response).
  • Ganciclovir dosage:
    • 2025-01-07 to 2025-01-09: 250 mg q12h IV.
    • 2025-01-10 onwards: 300 mg q12h IV.
• Assessment:
  • The viral load decrease after dose escalation to 300 mg q12h IV demonstrates partial virological control.
  • However, the peak viral load of 3,060,000 IU/mL on 2025-01-08 reflects prior suboptimal suppression when the patient was on 250 mg q12h IV.
  • Possible causes for persistent viremia:
    • Subtherapeutic drug exposure during early treatment.
    • Delayed immune reconstitution post-allo-PBSCT.
    • Potential drug resistance to ganciclovir (e.g., UL97 mutation).
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain 300 mg IV q12h Ganciclovir to sustain viral suppression, provided there is no evidence of toxicity (e.g., cytopenias or renal dysfunction).
  • Perform CMV resistance testing to evaluate for UL97 mutations that confer ganciclovir resistance.
  • If resistance or suboptimal response persists:
    • Consider Foscarnet (Foscarnet Sodium) 90 mg/kg IV q12h as an alternative antiviral.
  • Weekly CMV PCR to track viral response and adjust therapy dynamically.

Problem 2: Risk of End-Organ CMV Disease

• Objective:
  • No current clinical signs of CMV-related end-organ disease (e.g., colitis, pneumonitis, or hepatitis) reported.
  • Persistent viremia places the patient at high risk for end-organ damage.
• Assessment:
  • Persistent viremia increases the risk of CMV syndrome (fever, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia) or progression to end-organ disease.
  • Ongoing immunosuppression limits the patient’s ability to clear CMV effectively.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor for symptoms of end-organ disease:
    • Gastrointestinal symptoms: Abdominal pain, diarrhea.
    • Respiratory symptoms: Cough, dyspnea (pneumonitis).
    • Hepatic symptoms: Elevated liver enzymes.
  • Consider:
    • CT imaging if pulmonary or gastrointestinal symptoms arise.
    • Histopathological confirmation for suspected organ involvement (e.g., endoscopy with biopsy for colitis).

Problem 3: Ganciclovir Toxicity Management

• Objective:
  • Ganciclovir is associated with bone marrow suppression and renal dysfunction.
  • Patient is on renal-dose adjustments:
    • 250 mg q12h IV (2025-01-07 to 2025-01-09).
    • Increased to 300 mg q12h IV on 2025-01-10.
• Assessment:
  • Escalation to 300 mg q12h IV was likely based on partial response to earlier doses.
  • Risk of toxicity (e.g., cytopenias) remains high, especially in the context of post-transplant immunosuppression and delayed recovery.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor for toxicity:
    • Weekly CBC to assess for neutropenia or thrombocytopenia.
    • Renal function tests (e.g., creatinine, eGFR).
  • If toxicity arises:
    • Consider dose adjustment or alternative therapy (e.g., Foscarnet).

Final Recommendations (not posted)

• Antiviral Therapy:
  • Continue Ganciclovir 300 mg q12h IV, with re-evaluation based on viral load and resistance testing results.
  • Switch to Foscarnet 90 mg/kg IV q12h if resistance or toxicity limits further ganciclovir use.
• Monitoring:
  • Weekly CMV PCR to track treatment efficacy.
  • CMV resistance testing to detect mutations affecting antiviral efficacy.
  • Regular CBC and renal function tests for toxicity surveillance.
• End-Organ Disease Prevention:
  • Proactively monitor for clinical signs and symptoms of CMV syndrome or end-organ damage.
  • Imaging or biopsy-based diagnostics as indicated for suspected organ involvement.

2025-01-08

[Ciclosporin Dosage Adjustment]

Based on the lab results and the target therapeutic range of 200–300 ng/mL, the following adjustments are recommended:

Step 1: Current Status

• Serum ciclosporin levels: Critically elevated (497.9 ng/mL on 2025-01-07).
• Current dosage: 187.5 mg/day (average).
• Target concentration: 200–300 ng/mL.

Step 2: Recommended Dosage Adjustment

1. Suggested Dosage

• Reduce the dosage to 150 mg/day.
• Suggested regimen for consistency and smoother pharmacokinetics:
  • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin) 100mg 1# QD + 25 mg 2# QN.

2. Monitoring Schedule

• Recheck serum ciclosporin levels on QW14.
• Adjust further based on serum level results:
  • If still > 300 ng/mL: Reduce to 125 mg/day (e.g., 100mg 1# QD + 25mg 1# QN).
  • If within 200–300 ng/mL: Maintain the dosage.

Step 3: Rationale for Reduction

• Excessive serum levels (497.9 ng/mL) increase the risk of nephrotoxicity, hypertension, and neurotoxicity.

Step 4: Additional Considerations

• Monitor renal function: Regularly assess creatinine, eGFR, and electrolyte levels for nephrotoxicity.
• Long-term maintenance: Target a lower serum concentration (100–200 ng/mL) once the patient stabilizes post-transplant.

[Assessment of allo-PBSCT Timing for the Patient on 2024-11-22] (not posted)

1. Underlying Disease and Indication for allo-PBSCT

• The patient was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS, RAEB-II) with progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), confirmed by multiple bone marrow biopsies:
  • 2024-08-12: Transformation to AML with 20% blasts and FLT3/ITD and NPM1 mutations.
  • 2024-10-09: AML remission achieved after FLAG-Ida chemotherapy with residual features of MDS.
• High-risk features (FLT3/ITD mutation, secondary AML) necessitated urgent intervention, as allo-PBSCT is the only curative option for such cases.

2. Disease and Clinical Status Pre-Transplant

• Remission Status:
  • Chemotherapy with FLAG-Ida regimens (2024-08-15 and 2024-10-11) led to remission, with blasts reduced to 2%-5% on 2024-10-09. FLT3/ITD mutation was undetectable by 2024-11-25, confirming a favorable pre-transplant disease state.
• Hematological Stability:
  • The patient’s WBC count exceeded 1000/μL by 2024-11-15, with platelet recovery supported by transfusions.
• Infection Control:
  • Prophylaxis with Micafungin (micafungin), Cravit (levofloxacin), and Acyclovir (acyclovir) ensured infection risk was minimized. Blood cultures on 2024-11-20 showed no growth.

3. Conditioning and Supportive Measures

• Conditioning Regimen:
  • The patient underwent reduced-intensity conditioning with Fludarabine (fludarabine) from 2024-11-16 to 2024-11-20, Busulfan (busulfan) from 2024-11-17 to 2024-11-19, and ATG on 2024-11-20-2024-11-21, per standard protocols.
• Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Prophylaxis:
  • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin) and Methotrexate (methotrexate) were started timely, following EBMT-recommended guidelines.

4. Risk-Benefit Evaluation

• Urgency of Transplant:
  • Delaying transplantation could increase relapse risk, especially with high-risk features (FLT3/ITD mutation, secondary AML). Early transplantation aligns with guidelines for aggressive AML.
• Pre-Transplant Readiness:
  • Adequate infection control, remission status, and successful conditioning confirmed readiness for transplantation.

Conclusion

• The decision to proceed with allo-PBSCT on 2024-11-22 was well-timed, appropriate, and evidence-based. The patient was in remission, infections were controlled, and conditioning was successful. Delaying the procedure would have posed a significant risk of relapse or disease progression, making the chosen timing optimal according to best practices and the guidelines outlined in the EBMT Handbook.

2024-12-17

[Developing an appropriate dosing plan for ciclosporin A to achieve a target trough concentration of 200-300 ng/mL in this patient]

1. Analyze the Current Data Trends

• Dose increases generally lead to corresponding changes in trough concentrations, but not in a linear fashion.
• The data shows IV doses initially, transitioning to oral doses on 2024-12-10.
• Concentration values and doses:
  • 2024-11-25: Dose 152 mg → Trough = 97 ng/mL (low)
    
  • 2024-11-28: Dose 170 mg → Trough = 458 ng/mL (high)
    
  • 2024-12-02: Dose 160 mg → Trough = 286 ng/mL (within range)
    
  • 2024-12-05: Dose 160 mg → Trough = 220 ng/mL (within range)
    
  • 2024-12-09: Dose 160 mg → Trough = 314 ng/mL (slightly high)
    
  • 2024-12-12: Dose 200 mg (oral) → Trough = 385 ng/mL (high)
    
  • 2024-12-16: Dose 175 mg (oral) → Trough = 170 ng/mL (low)

2. Observations

• Switching from IV to PO led to variability in concentrations.
  
• Trough concentration variability could be due to:
  • Oral bioavailability differences.
  • Lag time for stable concentrations after switching routes (this should be minimal).
• A high peak of 385 ng/mL on 200 mg PO indicates that this dose is too high. However, reducing the dose to 175 mg PO dropped the level to 170 ng/mL, which is below target.

3. Key Factors

• The target range is 200–300 ng/mL.
  
• The relationship between the last two oral doses and trough levels indicates:
  • 200 mg PO → high (385 ng/mL).
    
  • 175 mg PO → low (170 ng/mL).
    
• A dose between 175 and 200 mg PO is likely optimal.

4. Proposed Dosing Schedule

• 200 mg PO on odd-numbered dates
• 175 mg PO on even-numbered dates

Date	Daily Dose (mg)	Administration Route
2024-12-18	175 mg	PO
2024-12-19	200 mg	PO
2024-12-20	175 mg	PO
2024-12-21	200 mg	PO
2024-12-22	175 mg	PO
2024-12-23	200 mg	PO
2024-12-24	175 mg	PO
2024-12-25	200 mg	PO
2024-12-26	175 mg	PO
2024-12-27	200 mg	PO
2024-12-28	175 mg	PO
2024-12-29	200 mg	PO
2024-12-30	175 mg	PO
2024-12-31	200 mg	PO

5. Rationale

• This alternating dose schedule (200 mg/175 mg) approximates an average dose of 187.5 mg/day, which is expected to stabilize trough concentrations within the target range of 200–300 ng/mL.

6. Monitoring Plan

• Trough Level Monitoring:
  • Perform blood draws 30 minutes before the next dose on the TDM days.
    
  • Adjust as needed based on results.
• Adherence Assessment:
  • Confirm patient understanding of the alternating dosing schedule.
    
  • Reinforce the importance of consistent timing for blood draws and medication administration.

2024-11-26

[Increasing Sandimmun Dose to Achieve Therapeutic Range]

Sandimmun 76 mg Q12H IVD was initiated on 2024-11-21. The cyclosporine-A trough level measured on 2024-11-25, was 97 ng/mL, which is below the target range of 100-400 ng/mL.

It is recommended to increase the dose to 80-100 mg Q12H to achieve the desired therapeutic range.

2024-11-18

[Analysis and Recommendations for Leukopenia]

Patient History

• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), RAEB-II, transformed to AML.
• Breast cancer (Stage IA, ER+/PR+, HER2 equivocal).
• Recurrent severe leukopenia and neutropenia, exacerbated by chemotherapy with significant implications for infection and transfusion requirements.

Key Findings

• Leukopenia Trends:
  • WBC levels dropped to 0.02–0.03 × 10^3/μL during the nadir following chemotherapy (e.g., 2024-10-28 to 2024-11-03), accompanied by severe neutropenia (ANC <500).
  • Gradual recovery (e.g., 2024-11-18 WBC = 1.21 × 10^3/μL) post-chemotherapy, with mixed neutrophil (43.9%) and lymphocyte dominance (44.9%).
• Anemia & Thrombocytopenia:
  • Persistent macrocytic anemia (HGB 7.6–8.5 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT <50–100 × 10^3/μL), necessitating multiple transfusions.
• Infection Markers:
  • Past neutropenic fever, successfully treated with Mycamine (antifungal) and broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  • Elevated CMV IgG (222.0 AU/mL on 2024-11-13), indicative of past exposure and reactivation risk.
• Bone Marrow Features:
  • Progression from MDS to AML is supported by bone marrow biopsies (e.g., 2024-08-12) showing 20% blasts, hypercellularity, and dysplastic changes in all three cell lineages.
  • Micromegakaryocytes and increased CD34+/CD117+ indicate abnormal progenitor activity.

Assessment of Leukopenia - Primary Causes

• MDS/AML: Persistent bone marrow failure and dysplastic hematopoiesis significantly impair WBC production.
• Chemotherapy Toxicity: Cytotoxic regimens (e.g., FLAG, daunorubicin/cytarabine) directly suppress bone marrow.
• Immunosuppressive Burden: Post-chemotherapy immune recovery is further delayed by infection and transfusion dependence.
• Underlying Infections: Viral (e.g., CMV, EBV reactivation) and bacterial (e.g., cellulitis) infections may exacerbate immune suppression.

Management Recommendations

• Immediate Infection Prophylaxis
  • Antifungal Therapy:
    • Continue or restart posaconazole or voriconazole for antifungal prophylaxis, particularly given the history of prolonged neutropenia and past fungal infections.
  • Antiviral Therapy:
    • Monitor CMV reactivation via CMV PCR and consider initiating valganciclovir if early signs of reactivation are noted.
  • Antibacterial Therapy:
    • Use prophylactic fluoroquinolones (e.g., levofloxacin) during prolonged neutropenia.
  • Implement neutropenic fever protocols promptly with broad-spectrum coverage (e.g., cefepime + vancomycin).
• Bone Marrow Recovery Support
  • Growth Factors:
    • Initiate G-CSF (e.g., filgrastim) to promote neutrophil recovery, particularly after chemotherapy.
    • Monitor for excessive leukocytosis during G-CSF therapy, especially in AML.
  • Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents:
    • Consider ESA (e.g., darbepoetin) if anemia persists and transfusion independence is sought.
  • Platelet Support:
    • Ensure platelet transfusions maintain levels > 20–30 × 10^3/μL during active bleeding risk or conditioning phases.
• Long-Term Strategy
  • AML Treatment Strategy:
    • Evaluate suitability for further chemotherapy or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), given the progression of MDS to AML.
    • HLA-typing (2024-03-06) confirms compatibility options for potential HSCT.
  • Breast Cancer Monitoring:
    • Continue hormone therapy (tamoxifen) and surveillance imaging (e.g., annual mammograms).
  • Gastrointestinal Management:
    • Address gastric erosion and H. pylori history to prevent further stress ulcers during chemotherapy.
• Monitoring
  • Regular Labs:
    • Weekly CBCs to monitor recovery trends (WBC, PLT, and HGB).
    • Serum ferritin and iron studies to assess for iron overload secondary to transfusions.
  • Infection Surveillance:
    • Monitor viral markers (e.g., CMV PCR, EBV DNA) and inflammatory markers (CRP, procalcitonin).
  • Bone Marrow Re-evaluation:
    • Repeat biopsy to assess marrow cellularity and blast percentage after recovery from chemotherapy nadirs.

Prognosis (below not posted)

• The leukopenia is multifactorial (disease and therapy-related). With appropriate prophylaxis, growth factor support, and infection control, hematologic recovery is achievable.
• The key decision is whether to proceed with aggressive treatment (e.g., HSCT) versus supportive care, balancing risks of treatment-related mortality against the progression of AML.

2024-10-15

[early-onset thrombocytopenia linked to MDS before 7+3, following G-CSF protocol in FLAG-ida treatment]

The thrombocytopenia had developed even before the initiation of standard 7+3 and FLAG-ida treatments, with signs appearing as early as late 2023 or early 2024, likely caused by MDS RAEB-II.

For the FLAG-ida regimen, the G represents G-CSF, and it’s recommended to follow the standard protocol: Filgrastim 5 mcg/kg SC once daily from day 0 or 1 to day 5, or continue until neutrophil recovery 1. Alternatively, additional G-CSF may be administered starting 7 days after chemotherapy, until the WBC count exceeds 500/microL 2.

Ref: https://www.eviq.org.au/haematology-and-bmt/leukaemias/acute-myeloid-leukaemia/347-acute-myeloid-leukaemia-flag-ida-fludarabine https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-myeloid-leukemia-induction-therapy-in-medically-fit-adults

• 2024-03-27 PLT 48 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-25 PLT 46 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-22 PLT 43 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-21 PLT 35 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-18 PLT 49 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-15 PLT 85 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-12 PLT 28 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-11 PLT 36 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-10 PLT 50 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-08 PLT 15 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-06 PLT 61 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-04 PLT 29 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-03 PLT 60 *10^3/uL
• 2024-03-02 PLT 87 *10^3/uL
• 2024-02-29 PLT 33 *10^3/uL
• 2024-02-26 PLT 49 *10^3/uL
• 2024-02-21 PLT 99 *10^3/uL
• 2024-02-15 PLT 79 *10^3/uL
• 2024-02-05 PLT 40 *10^3/uL
• 2024-01-30 PLT 88 *10^3/uL
• 2023-06-12 PLT 146 *10^3/uL
• 2022-07-04 PLT 179 *10^3/uL
• 2022-06-28 PLT 185 *10^3/uL

2024-08-16

[Initiation of FLAG-ida Regimen and Neutrophil Count Trends]

The FLAG-ida regimen was initiated on 2024-08-15, and lab results showed an ANC of 966/uL with an upward trend in neutrophil count. The patient’s WBC has been consistently low for months, suggesting that this condition may not be entirely due to chemotherapy.

• 2024-08-16 Neutrophil 64.0 %

• 2024-08-10 Neutrophil 19.6 %

• 2024-07-18 Neutrophil 22.1 %

• 2024-08-16 WBC 1.51 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-10 WBC 1.59 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-18 WBC 3.35 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-10 WBC 2.54 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-08 WBC 1.75 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-06 WBC 1.01 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-03 WBC 0.89 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-30 WBC 0.83 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-27 WBC 1.02 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-26 WBC 0.83 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-24 WBC 1.00 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-23 WBC 0.77 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-21 WBC 0.67 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-17 WBC 0.85 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-10 WBC 2.24 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-21 WBC 6.29 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-13 WBC 2.24 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-10 WBC 1.55 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-08 WBC 0.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-06 WBC 0.71 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-04 WBC 0.84 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-02 WBC 0.78 x10^3/uL

2024-03-13

[bedside visit: patient reports improvement in leg swelling and redness]

I visited this patient around 13:40 today, who reported feeling an improvement in the redness and swelling of her legs. She relayed what our dermatologist had said, mentioning that the swollen areas would crust over. However, the patient expressed suspect about the extensive crusting, likening it to her legs undergoing a skin replacement.

The patient had no issues with other medications but remained curious about whether a specific drug could be causing these symptoms.

2024-03-11

[ciprofloxacin: short use followed by knee pain & treatment change]

Ciprofloxacin may cause tendinopathy or rupture of tendon; Achilles is most commonly cited, but inflammation/rupture of many other tendons (including hand, rotator cuff, biceps, and thumb) has been reported.

• Mechanism: Dose- and time-related; upregulation of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) enzymes capable of damaging components of the extracellular matrix, including collagen and elastin. Direct effect on the viability of chondrocytes and tenocytes responsible for collagen synthesis, due to generation of reactive oxygen species, caspase activation and apoptosis.
• Onset: Varied; per the manufacturer’s labeling, tendinopathy or tendon rupture may occur within hours or days of initiation or may be delayed for several months after discontinuation.

In addition, arthropathy, or joint disease, has been observed in both animal and pediatric human studies following treatment with fluoroquinolone antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin. In an international, multicenter, randomized trial of ~700 pediatric patients (ciprofloxacin versus comparator), more patients in the ciprofloxacin group experienced musculoskeletal events both within 6 weeks and 1 year of follow-up. Arthropathy and arthralgias appear to resolve after discontinuation of treatment with no long-term sequelae. Though the true incidence is unknown, arthropathy and arthralgia are considered to be infrequent, but potentially serious adverse reactions.

• Mechanism: Unknown; several hypotheses have been proposed including inhibition of mitochondria DNA synthesis in immature chondrocytes, direct toxic effect of fluoride on cartilage, magnesium chelation and subsequent deficiency in cartilage, and defective proteoglycan and procollagen synthesis with decreased incorporation of tritiated thymidine by chondrocytes.
• Onset: Varied; may occur within first day of treatment initiation or months following discontinuation.

Cinolone (ciprofloxacin) was used from 2024-03-07 to 2024-03-09.

On 2024-03-08, the patient reported right knee swelling, pain, and localized heat. After antibiotic therapy with ciprofloxacin. Progression of these symptoms (right knee swelling, pain, and localized heat) was observed.

On 2024-03-09, the cinolone was discontinued. Our dermatologist recommended a regimen consisting of doxycycline, prednisolone, and Topsym Cream (fluocinonide) to address these symptoms.

[bedsite visit]

Upon arrival at 11:30 on 2024-03-11, the patient had just returned to the ward from the dermatology OPD.

I saw the patient had tenderness and swelling near her right knee. There are about five red bumps, each about the size of a coin, near the right knee skin. There is also a slightly red area on her left calf skin, about 7 x 15 cm in size.

I advised her to apply the medications prescribed by our dermatologist and monitor for symptom improvement. If symptoms persist or worsen in these 2 days, further evaluation will be necessary.

[derm suspects erythematous induratum (EI) - workup for underlying cause - evaluation for tuberculosis]

During a visit to dermatology earlier today (2024-03-11), the patient was suspected to have erythematous induratum (EI).

EI is an uncommon form of panniculitis that may occur in association with tuberculosis (most common), other diseases or drugs, or as an idiopathic condition. EI is regarded as an immune-mediated hypersensitivity reaction. EI most frequently occurs in adult females. The most common clinical presentation of EI is single or multiple erythematous nodules on the posterior or lateral lower legs. Thigh and upper extremity involvement occurs occasionally. Truncal, facial, or disseminated EI is rare. Ulceration of nodules is common.

The diagnosis of EI is made based upon the presence of consistent clinical and histologic findings. Skin biopsies demonstrate a predominantly lobular panniculitis with a mixed and granulomatous inflammatory infiltrate with vasculitis. Multiple sections or multiple specimens may be required to identify vasculitis. Given the strong association of EI with tuberculosis, all patients with EI should be evaluated for tuberculosis. (Ref: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/erythema-induratum-nodular-vasculitis)

First-line treatment for nonidiopathic EI is treatment of the underlying associated disease. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, rest, elevation, and compression may aid with symptomatic improvement. When an underlying disease cannot be identified and treated, treatment may be challenging. Data on therapeutic options are limited. It is suggested a trial of oral potassium iodide for these patients (Grade 2C). Other treatments that may be beneficial include systemic glucocorticoids, clofazimine, colchicine, gold salts, and mycophenolate mofetil. Additional immunosuppression may not be optimal for this patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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[exam findings]

• 2025-01-15 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study due to sticky mucous and food residue
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Suspect atrophic gastritis, body, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test report
    • Consider to arrange colonscopy for OB+
• 2025-01-14 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower T- and some L-spines, sacrum and right S-I joint. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please keep follow-up to rule out other possibilities.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in the sternum and bilateral rib cages and mildly increased activity in bilateral clavicles and bilateral femoral trochanters. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? bone metastases? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings and follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2025-01-13 CXR
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2025-01-06 Pathology - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, right, sono guide biopsy — adenosis with microcalcification
  • Microscopically, the breast shows adenosis composed of proliferation of benign ductules lined by inner ductal epithelium and outer myoepithelium surround by dense fibrous stroma and foci of microcalcification.
    
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveals CK5/6(+), E-cadherin (+) and p63(+).
• 2025-01-04 CT - chest
  • Indication: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Minimal bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • Well definited right breast nodule measuring 1.6cm is found. In enlargement.
    • Tiny nodular lesion at left adrenal gland measuring 1.56cm is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-05-22, the lesion is stable.
  • Imp:
    • COPD.
    • left adrenal nodule. Stable.
    • Right breast nodule. In enlargement.
• 2025-01-02 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Ovary cancer s/p operation. Small LNs at pelvic cavity.
    • Dilatation of colon.
    • Absence of spleen. A soft tissue nodule (1.6cm) at LUQ r/o accessory spleen.
    • Left adrenal nodule (1.6cm).
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Distention of gallbladder with tiny stone.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • Emphysema at bilateral basal lungs. Right breast nodule (1.7cm).
  • IMP:
    • Ovary cancer s/p operation. Small LNs at pelvic cavity.
    • Dilatation of colon.
    • A soft tissue nodule (1.6cm) at LUQ r/o accessory spleen.
    • Left adrenal nodule (1.6cm).
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Distention of gallbladder with tiny stone.
    • Emphysema at bilateral basal lungs.
    • Right breast nodule (1.7cm).
• 2024-09-12 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-09-09 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Ovary cancer s/p operation. Some ascites in pelvic cavity. Tiny soft tissues in peritoneal cavity r/o tumor seeding.
    • Small bowel ileus.
    • Absence of spleen. A soft tissue nodule (1.6cm) at LUQ r/o accessory spleen.
    • Left adrenal nodule (1.6cm).
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Distention of gallbladder with tiny stone.
    • Emphysema at bilateral basal lungs.
• 2024-07-29 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 24 dB HL; LE 26 dB HL
  • R’t normal to mild SNHL.
  • L’t normal to moderate SNHL.
• 2024-06-26 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic (Y1)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, left, debulking surgery — serous carcinoma, high grade
    • Ovary, right, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, left, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, right, debulking surgery — involved by tumor
    • Endometrium, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Myometrium, debulking surgery — intramural and submucosal leiomyomata and adenomyosis
    • Cervix, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Omentum, debulking — accessory spleen
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT2aN0(if cM0); FIGO IIA
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Ovary, left: 22x20x12cm, 2500 gm
      • Ovary, right: 3.5x2.50x1.5cm
      • Fallopain tube, left: 5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Fallopain tube, left: 5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Omentum: 22x20x12 cm, asccessory spleen: 6x 3.5 cm
      • Uterus: 8x5x3.5 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.]
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable)
        • Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable)
        • Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable)
        • Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable)
        • Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site:
      • Note: Please select the primary tumor site only
      • Left ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable)
      • Present (Left)
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable):
      • Present Right
    • Tumor Size:
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 21 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 19 x 11 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:F2024-262A1-12:left ovarin tumor, F2024-262A13:left tube, A1-2:left iliac LN, A3:left obturator LN, A4-5:right iliac LN, A6:right obturator LN, A7-8: right adnexae, A9:left adnexa, A10:CX, A11-12:corpus, A13: left paraaortic LN, A14:right paraaortic LN,A15-17:omentum and accessory spleen
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • High-grade serous carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors)
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
      • WHO Grading System
        • Not applicable
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only)
      • Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.
      • Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Not identified
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable)
      • Not identified
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid
      • Negative for malignancy (normal/benign) (N2024-02325)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • left iliac: 0/8
      • left obturator: 0/4
      • right iliac: 0/9
      • right obturator: 0/6
      • left paraaortic: 0/2
      • right paraaortic: 0/2
    • Additional Pathologic Findings
      • None identified
      • accessory spleens (x 2)
    • Comment(s): none
      • Immunohistochemical stains — p53:aberrant, p16:positive (strong, diffuse, > 90%), WT-1 (+), CD56 (-), Napsin A (-), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), inhibin (-)
• 2024-06-17 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, prepyloric antrum, biopsy ( A) — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
  • Stomach, angle, biopsy (B) — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
• 2024-06-14 Pathology Level IV
  • Intestine, large, ascending colon, (A), biopsy removal polypectomy — tubular adenoma
  • Intestine, large, ascending colon, (B), biopsy removal polypectomy — tubular adenoma
  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
  • Intestine, large, descending colon, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
  • Microscopically, sections show tubular adenoma composed of a proliferation of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.
• 2024-05-27 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Huge Pelvis mass: (254mmx106mm), (Papillary: 47mmx29mm,52mmx32mm), septum
  • R/O Uterine myoma
• 2024-05-22 CT - abdomen
  • CC: epigastric to LUQ pain for about one week. not improved by medication from ShuangHe Hospital.
  • 20240520 US: a heterogenous hypoechoic lesion in lower abdomen with cystic component: suspected ovarian tumor?
  • Findings:
    • There is a huge lobulated cystic mass with enhancing mural nodules and multi-septa in the abdomen and pelvis, measuring 19.4 x 12 x 24 cm in size (width x depth x cranial-caudal length).
      • Cystic adenocarcinoma of the ovary is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with CA125.
    • There are few soft tissue nodules in the omentum and mesentery that are c/w tumor seeding.
    • S/P splenectomy. please correlate with clinical history.
      
    • Hyperplasia or adenoma at left adrenal gland is noted.
  • Impression:
    • Cystic adenocarcinoma of the ovary with omentum tumor seeding is highly suspected. Please correlate with CA125.
• 2024-05-20 SONO - abodmen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Increase brightness of liver parenchyma with far attenuation. suboptimal exam of liver because of fatty liver change: liver lesion may be obscured.
      • An ill-defined hypoechoic lesion in right lobe to liver hilum, size about 5.2cm, suspected focal fatty sparing.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • a hyperechoic to high echoic lesion in gallbladder, dependent portion: size about 7.5mm
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Panceas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail; increased brightness of
      • pancreas parenchyma
    • Spleen:
      • Splenomegaly about 13.4cm
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • A large heterogenous iso-echoic to hyperechoic lesion with cystic component in lower abdomen: size about 12cm or more.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Mild fatty liver
    • Liver hypoechoic lesion: suspected focal fatty sparing
    • Suspected gallbladder stone
    • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
    • Abdominal mass lesion: suspected uterine or ovarian tumor?
  • Suggestion:
    • 4 phase CT scan
• 2023-04-03 Patho - soft tissue lipoma
  • Soft tissue, left forearm, excision — Lipoma
  • Section(s) show(s) lobules of mature adipose tissue.

[consultation]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-26 09:50
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Right ovarian tumor r/o malignancy
      • Frozen section: Ovary, left — Malignant tumor
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, contact with bladder, peritoneum due to tumor mass accupied .
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 20x20x15 cm , capsule intact, papillary tumor grow out from surface and invasion to left paracolic area, intra-op rupture(-), operated.
      • ROV: 3x2x2 cm, grossly normal.
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: invisible due to tumor mass occupied
    • Ascites: bloody, about 100 ml
    • Paracolic recesses
      • Left: tumor mass adhesion, operated.
      • Right: free of adhesion
    • Pelvic lymph nodes:
      • Left: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
      • Right: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: two obvious hard nodules at left side, with upper nodule size 3cm and lower nodule size 1.5cm
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: miliary tumor seeding(-)
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • Optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Optimal cytoreduction: R0 : no residual tumor
    • Estimated blood loss: 300ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil.
    • Complication: nil.
    • Antiadhesion agent: nil.
    • Two 15Fr J-P drainage placed at cul-de-sac
• 2024-06-26 09:10
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral DBJ catheter insertion
  • Finding
    • Smooth bladder mucosa
    • Patent bilateral ureter orifices

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-20 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-23 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 650mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-22 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 650mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-30 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 650mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-01-16

[Renal Function Evaluation - AKI]

Objective

• Renal Function:
  • 2025-01-15: Creatinine 2.73 mg/dL, BUN 75 mg/dL, eGFR 18.99 mL/min/1.73m², consistent with stage 3 AKI (KDIGO criteria).
  • Rapid progression from 2025-01-13 (Creatinine 1.13 mg/dL, BUN 44 mg/dL, eGFR 52.56 mL/min/1.73m²), reflecting acute-on-chronic kidney injury (A-on-C AKI).
  • Hypercalcemia (Ca 3.66 mmol/L), hyperphosphatemia (P 5.9 mg/dL), likely due to impaired renal excretion and secondary metabolic derangements.
• Infectious Status:
  • Elevated CRP: 33.6 mg/dL (2025-01-15), up from 28.5 mg/dL (2025-01-13), indicating persistent inflammation.
  • CXR (2025-01-13): Blunting of the left costophrenic angle and increased lung markings suggest possible pleural effusion or infection.
  • Neutrophil band forms (6.1%, 2025-01-15) support an infectious or inflammatory etiology.
• Chemotherapy History:
  • Completed 6 cycles of Paclitaxel + Carboplatin, last dose on 2024-12-20.
  • Carboplatin is a known nephrotoxin, especially with cumulative exposure.
  • Progression from normal renal function (eGFR 105.08 mL/min, creatinine 0.62 mg/dL, 2024-12-19) to AKI could implicate potential delayed chemotherapy nephrotoxicity.
• Volume and Hemodynamics:
  • Vital signs: Persistent hypertension (e.g., 170/97 mmHg on 2025-01-16), suggesting potential volume overload.
  • Furosemide: Administered 20 mg IV on 2025-01-16 for hypervolemia and hypertension management. Diuretic response unreported.
• Medications:
  • Keppra (levetiracetam) and Targocid (teicoplanin) have been renal dose adjustments based on current eGFR (18.99 mL/min).

Assessment

• The patient has acute-on-chronic kidney injury (A-on-C AKI) progressing from CKD stage 3b to CKD stage 4-5 (eGFR 18.99 mL/min). Contributory factors include:
  • Infection/Sepsis:
    • Elevated CRP, neutrophilia, and CXR findings suggest a potential infectious trigger.
    • Immunosuppression from chemotherapy increases the risk of infections and subsequent sepsis-related AKI through inflammatory cytokines and renal hypoperfusion.
  • Chemotherapy Nephrotoxicity:
    • Carboplatin exposure might likely contribute to direct tubular injury, leading to acute tubular necrosis (ATN).
    • The delayed progression of renal dysfunction after chemotherapy is consistent with cumulative nephrotoxicity.
  • Hypervolemia and Hypertension:
    • Potential persistent volume overload can exacerbate AKI through elevated renal venous pressures and impaired kidney perfusion.
• Hypercalcemia and Hyperphosphatemia:
  • Elevated calcium and phosphate levels are consistent with disrupted mineral metabolism due to AKI and CKD progression.
  • Without intervention, the calcium-phosphate product may precipitate in soft tissues.
• Medications and Risks:
  • Keppra (levetiracetam) and Targocid (teicoplanin) have been renal dose adjustments to prevent accumulation and toxicity.

Recommendations

• Immediate Actions:
  • Infection Management:
    • Broad-spectrum antibiotics (Targocid (teicoplanin) and Tazocin (piperacillin-tazobactam)) should be continued or adjusted based on pending culture results (2025-01-11).
    • Evaluate for additional infectious foci (e.g., repeat CXR, CT if pleural effusion or abscess suspected).
  • Hypervolemia and AKI Management:
    • Monitor diuretic response after furosemide administration:
      • If urine output > 200 mL within 2 hours, continue diuretics and titrate dose as needed.
      • If diuretic resistance occurs, prepare for kidney replacement therapy (KRT).
    • Strict fluid balance with daily weight, urine output, and intake monitoring.
  • Metabolic Correction:
    • Start phosphate binders to reduce serum phosphate.
    • Monitor calcium and consider alternatives like bisphosphonates or calcitonin for hypercalcemia if unresolved.
  • Medication Review:
    • Adjust doses of renally cleared drugs if further renal function changes detected.
  • Renal Function Monitoring:
    • Repeat renal function panel (creatinine, BUN, electrolytes) in 6-12 hours.
    • Perform urinalysis with sediment microscopy to assess for ATN (muddy brown casts) or glomerular injury (proteinuria, hematuria).
• Additional Steps:
  • Investigate AKI Etiology:
    • Perform renal ultrasound to exclude obstruction and assess renal anatomy.
    • Consider renal biopsy if urinalysis or imaging suggests intrinsic renal disease (e.g., glomerulonephritis).
  • Long-Term Planning - address CKD progression:
    • Optimize blood pressure control with non-nephrotoxic antihypertensives.
    • Monitor anemia, bone mineral metabolism, and cardiovascular risk factors.

701505090

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[exam findings]

• 2024-12-12 Pathology - liver partial resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, S8, partial resection — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Liver, S4, partial resection — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4/5 (cancer cells ＞ fibrosis)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedures: Partial resection of liver S8 and S4
      
    • Specimen Size: 11.5 x 9.0 x 3.6 cm, 237.7 gm (S8) and 6.4 x 5.6 x 3.5 cm, 91.3 gm (S4)
    • Tumor Focality: Multiple (number: 2)
      
    • Tumor Site: S8 and S4
      
    • Tumor Size: 9.0 x 5.8 x 4.0 cm (S8) and 3.5 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm (S4) respectively
      
    • Large vessel involvement: Not identified
      
    • Non-tumorous part: Not cirrhotic
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-A3= S8 tumor, B1-B3= S4 tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Diagnosis: Metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma
      
    • Histologic grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Tumor growth pattern: Pushing
      
    • Tumor pseudocapsule: Present
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Moderate (30%)
      
    • Parenchymal margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      
    • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margins: 0.4 cm (S8 tumor) and 0.1 cm (S4 tumor), respectively
      
    • Vascular invasion: Not identified
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4 (residual cancer cells predominate over fibrosis)
    • Non-neoplastic liver parenchyma: Perivenular congestion, regeneration of hepatocytes, and mild portal inflammation
    • Fatty Change: Present (5%)
• 2024-11-01 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/07/31.
    • Prior CT identified several lobulated metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size that are c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue mass-like lesion in right lower pelvis, 5.4 cm in size (the largest dimension), is noted again, decreasing in size to 4.2 cm. Follow up is indicated.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectum.
    • S/P colostomy at right transverse colon.
    • Prior CT identified a small ground-glass opacity 6 mm at LUL of the lung is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 3.1 cm in S7).
• 2024-09-13 Colonoscopy
  • The scope reach the descending colon (40cm AAV).
  • Previous anastomosis at rectum (4-5cm AAV) is normal. Defunctioning colitis was found.
• 2024-09-12 PET
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the right lower pelvis and around the suture lines in the rectum. Post-operative change is more likely. However, please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out the possibility of local recurrence of low FDG uptake.
  • Increased FDG uptake in some focal areas in both lobes of the liver, compatible with liver metastases. In comparison with the previous study on 2023/11/20, these metastatic lesions are less evident.
    
  • No prominent change is noted in lesion in the left upper lung, possibly more benign in nature. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left supraclavicular fossa around the Port-A line, in bilateral shoulders and hips. Inflammation may show this picture.
• 2024-07-31 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/04/26.
    • There is a soft tissue mass-like lesion in right lower pelvis (Srs:601 Img:108), 5.4 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Recurrent tumor is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes post-operative change.
      • Please correlate with MRI.
    • Prior CT identified several lobulated metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size that are c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectum.
    • S/P colostomy at right transverse colon.
    • Prior CT identified a small ground-glass opacity 6 mm at LUL of the lung is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 3.1 cm in S7).
• 2024-05-31 Pathology - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Rectum, low anterior resection — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
      
    • Resection margins, low anterior resection — Free of carcinoma
      
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolorectal, low anterior resection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/19)
      
    • Pathology stage: ypT3N1b(cM1a); Stage IVA
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: Low anterior resection
    • Specimen site: Rectum
      
    • Specimen size: 9.5 cm in length (rectum), 2.2 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm (“proximal”) and 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm (“distal”)
    • Tumor size: 1.8 x 1.5 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 4.3 cm away from the closest lateral margin
    • Depth of invasion grossly: Perirectal soft tissue
    • Macroscopic intactness of mesorectum: Complete
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: A1= distal margin, A2= proximal margin, A3-A7= regional lymph nodes, A8-A10, B, C= tumor.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: To perirectal soft tissue
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural invasion: Present
      
    • Tumor cell budding: High
      
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: Uninvolved, 10 mm from the margin
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolorectal: Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/19) (No. Positive / No. Total)
      
    • Extranodal involvement: Present
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): ypT3 (Tumor invades perirectal soft tissue)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): ypN1b (2-3 regional lymph nodes are positive)
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): Not applicable (cM1a)
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Not identified
    • Additional pathologic findings: None identified
    • Treatment effect: Residual cancer with evident tumor regression (partial response, score=2)
    • Specimen labeled “proximal” and “distal” margins: Free of carcinoma
• 2024-05-29 ECG
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Rightward axis
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
• 2024-05-03 Colonoscopy
  • The scope only inserted to middle rectum(6-7cm AAV) due to lumen narrowing and obstruction.
  • Rectal cancer s/p CCRT with much regression.
• 2024-04-26 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/11/15.
    • Prior CT identified circumferential mild asymmetrical wall thickening at the rectum is noted again, stationary.
      • It is c/w adenocarcinoma of the rectum S/P C/T with stable disease.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • Prior CT identified seven enlarged nodes in the perirectal space and sigmoid mesocolon are noted again, mild decreasing in size and number that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified several lobulated metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, marked decreasing in size that are c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified a small ground-glass opacity 6 mm at LUL of the lung is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 3.1 cm in S7).
    • Enhancing soft tissue lesion in right breast, near the nipple, is noted. Please correlate with sonography.
    • S/P colostomy at right transverse colon.
• 2024-01-18 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Rectal adenocarcinoma
  • With and without contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild regression of rectal cancer and liver metastases. Stable condition of LUL lesion.
    • Liver and renal cysts.
    • Gallbladder polyp (2.9mm).
  • IMP:
    • Mild regression of rectal cancer and liver metastases. Stable condition of LUL lesion.
• 2023-12-21 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of intracranial lesion.
• 2023-11-21 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-23092
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-11-20 PET scan
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area from the R-S junction to rectal region, compatible with the primary rectal cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in both lobes of the liver, highly suspected rectal cancer with liver metastases.
    
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a small nodular lesion in the left upper lung, the nature is to be determined (favor inflammation process due to lower uptake of FDG).
  • Increased FDG uptake in several lymph nodes of bilateral neck regions, probably benign in nature, suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left 7th rib, the nature is to be determined also (post-traumatic change, cancer with bone mets, or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Rectal cancer, cTxNxM1a, stage IVA (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-11-20 Patho - colon biopsy (Y1)
  • Colorectum, low- middle rectum, 6 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands. An addendum report of the result of IHC stains of EGFR, PMS2, MSH6, MSH2, and MLH1 will be followed.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2023-11-17 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • One ulcerative tumor mass was found at low-middle rectum (6cm AAV) with lumen narrowing and impending obstruction
  • Suggestion:
    • F/U pathology report
• 2023-11-15 CT - abdomen
  • CC: BW loss 13kg, altered bowel habit for 8 months, anal bleeding (+).
    • 20231114 CC: colorectal cancer Dx at the MaioLi HongDa Hospital.
    • 20231117 colonoscopy: One ulcerative tumor at low-middle rectum (6cm AAV) with lumen narrowing and scope cannot be passed through.
  • Findings:
    • There is circumferential mild asymmetrical wall thickening at the rectosigmoid junction (5 cm in size) and wall thickening at right lateral aspect of the rectum (2.3 cm in size).
      • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum (T3) is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy and MRI.
    • There are seven enlarged nodes in the perirectal space and sigmoid mesocolon that may be metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There are several lobulated poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 6.6 cm in S5/7/8) that are c/w liver metastases (M1a).
    • There is a small ground-glass opacity 6 mm at LUL of the lung (Srs:601 Img:30).
      • Primary lung cancer is suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes metastasis and intrapulmonary node.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 3.1 cm in S7).
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2023-12-03 ~ 2023-12-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectal adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and liver metastases, T3N2bM1a; stage: IVA
  • CC
    • For schedualed chemotherapy with FOLFIRI
  • Present illness
    • This is a 49 year-old female, with history of rectal adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and liver metastases, T3N2bM1a; stage: IVA, left lung 0.6cm nodule., admitted for schedualed chemotherapy with FOLFIRI plus Erbutux.
    • Tracing back to her history, she suffered from body weight loss 13kg, bowel habit change for 8 months accompanied with anal bleeding without tarry stool. She visited MiaoLi HongDa Hospital for help and colorectal cancer was proven via colonoscopy by pathology, therefore, she was reffered to our GI OPD for survey.
    • Further abdominal CT revealed rectal cancer with liver metastases, and left lung nodule. Port-a insertion was done on 2023/11/30.
    • This time, she was admitted for Chemotherapy with FOLFIRI plus Erbitux C1.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we prescribed C1 chemotherapy with 5-FU and Irinotecan
    • (this section should not be correct after reviewing the records) After she admitted, she received hydration. the stool softener drugs, Imperan for vomiting treatment. After treatment, the symptom of nausea, vomiting improved. He received C3 chemotherapy with cisplatin 40mg/m2 weekly on 2023/11/28. Then, he suffered from hematemesis once (64.2ml bloody) on 2023/11/29, and after radiotherapy, he suffered from hematemesis noted (174 ml blood clot) on 2023/11/30, so gave Transamine 500mg IVD, Transamine 500mg INHL, hold Bokey for bleeding control. Due to the tumor is bleeding, so continue radiotherapy. After treatment, the symptom of hematemesis improved, and hold C4 chemotherapy this moment. He can be discharged on 2023/12/05, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamdie 25mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

• 2024-11-05 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • For Radiofrequency ablation at liver metastasis.
    • This is a 50 year-old female, with history of rectal adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and liver metastases, T3N2bM1a; stage: IVA, left lung 0.6cm nodule, admitted for schedualed chemotherapy with FOLFIRI plus Erbitux. Due to tumor marker level was rise and cancer progression, so shift to Erbitux/FOLFOX.
    • Abdomen CT (2024/11/01) revealed: Liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S
      • At bedside, stable vital signs
      • No abdomen pain, soft abdomen
    • O
      • Lab data
        • 2024-11-03 AST 37 U/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 ALT 28 U/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 BUN 17 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Creatinine 0.34 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Bilirubin total 0.25 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Bilirubin direct 0.01 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Alkaline phosphatase 52 U/L
          
        • 2024-11-03 WBC 5.48 x10^3/uL
          
        • 2024-11-03 HGB 12.1 g/dL
          
        • 2024-11-03 PLT 235 *10^3/uL
          
        • 2024-11-03 Neutrophil 54.7 %
          
        • 2024-10-29 CA-199 (NM) 35.410 U/ml
          
        • 2024-10-29 CEA (NM) 26.390 ng/ml
          
      • Abdomen CT (2024/11/01): Liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease (largest 58.46mm in coronal view).
    • A:
      • Rectal adenocarcinoma and liver metastases, progressed in liver metastasis
    • P:
      • RFA would be controversial, due to large tumor burden
        • But, RFA for symptom relief would be taken into consideration
        • We would discuss this option at GI OPD
      • Surgical intervention would be considered
      • GI OPD follow up
• 2024-01-02 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for acne evaluation
    • This is a 49 year-old female, with history of rectal adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and liver metastases, T3N2bM1a; stage: IVA, left lung 0.6cm nodule., admitted for schedualed chemotherapy with FOLFIRI plus Erbitux.
    • She complaints acne at face noted since targeted therapy with Erbitux, so we need your help for acne evaluation, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • The patient had sufferred from anceiform eruption with fine pusutles formaiton over face with mild pruritus.
      
    • Under the impression of acne vulgaris favor target therapy related.
    • The following sugeetion:
      • allegra 1# bid po and Kolincin Gel 1 tube topical bid use over facial lesions.
      • If still progressive, consider add Doxycycline 1# bid po use for 5-7 days.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-11 11:15
  • Surgery
    • Partial hepatectomy S8 + partial hepatectomy S4 (S4b mainly)
  • Finding
    • Intraoperative echo was done to check liver condition.
    • S8 Tumor and S4 tumor mass location were confirmed for resection.
    • Some liver cyst was noted.
• 2024-12-11 09:05
  • Surgery
    • Closure of T-loop colostomy (CRS) and partial hepatectomy on 2024-12-11
  • Finding
    • T-loop colostomy at RUQ abdomen wall was taken down and was closed using endo-GIA for both cutting ends and side-to-side hand-sewn sutures with 4/0 PDS+ silk. The whole procedure was smooth. Blood loss was minimal.
• 2024-05-30
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic ultra-low low anterior resection (total mesorectal excision) on 2024-05-30       
  • Finding
    • Locally advanced tumor is located at middle-low rectum s/p chemothar+target therapy with much regression    
    • The ultra-low LAR (total mesorectal excision) was carried out smoothly. Blood loss was about 20ml.    
    • Anastomosis was achieved suing endo-GIA/green/60 and 45, + CDH-29. Cutting ends are intact. Air leak test is ok    
    • A drain in plevis    
• 2024-02-05
  • Surgery
    • T loop colostomy (RUQ)
  • Finding
    • Dilation of colon    

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-01-15 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 620mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4340mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-04 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-09 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-18 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-27 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-09 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-20 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2024-07-03 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2024-04-08 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3490mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2024-03-25 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3480mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2024-03-11 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3480mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2024-02-19 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3450mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2024-01-29 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 255mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 565mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3410mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2024-01-15 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 575mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3450mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-02 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 575mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3470mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2023-12-18 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 400mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC
• 2023-12-04 - ………………………… irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg SC

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2025-01-16

[Summary]

• The patient has rectal adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and liver metastases (cT3N2bM1a; Stage IVA) and a left lung nodule (6 mm, likely metastatic or inflammatory). She underwent low anterior resection (2024-05-30) and partial hepatectomies (2024-12-11). Current systemic therapy is FOLFOX + Erbitux (cetuximab).
• Tumor markers initially improved but increased tumor burden was noted in liver metastases and pelvic lesions (2024-11-01 CT). Most recent labs suggest stable organ function and no acute complications from chemotherapy (2025-01-15).
• No evidence of systemic or intracranial disease progression. No significant hematological, renal, or hepatic impairments.

[Problems]

Problem 1: Rectal adenocarcinoma with liver metastases (cT3N2bM1a, Stage IVA)

• Objective
  • Pathology: Primary tumor: Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma (2024-05-30) with perineural and angiolymphatic invasion; 2/19 mesocolorectal lymph nodes involved; ypT3N1b (2024-05-30).
  • Imaging:
    • 2024-12-11: Partial hepatectomies (S8, S4) for metastatic disease.
    • 2024-11-01 CT: Progressive liver disease; largest lesion measured 58.46 mm.
  • Chemotherapy: Shifted from FOLFIRI + Erbitux to FOLFOX + Erbitux (2024-08-09).
  • Tumor Markers:
    • CEA: 85.005 ng/mL (2023-12-05) → 43.852 ng/mL (2024-07-02).
    • CA-199: 173.49 U/mL (2023-12-05) → 28.639 U/mL (2024-07-02).
• Assessment
  • Disease is progressive in the liver despite partial hepatectomy and systemic therapy (FOLFOX + Erbitux). Persistent elevation of CEA and CA-199 (2024-07-02) correlates with residual disease.
• Recommendations
  • Continue FOLFOX + Erbitux, monitor tumor markers and imaging response (CT every 3 months).
  • Consider alternative systemic therapies if disease progression occurs (e.g., checkpoint inhibitors or TAS-102 based on molecular profile).
  • Evaluate feasibility of local interventions (e.g., additional RFA for symptom relief or new hepatic lesions).

Problem 2: Hematological Monitoring During Chemotherapy

• Objective
  • Laboratory (2025-01-15):
    • Hemoglobin: 11.3 g/dL, Hematocrit: 35.3% → mild anemia.
    • Platelets: 347 × 10^3/uL (normal).
    • WBC: 7.09 × 10^3/uL (normal); Neutrophils: 71.2% (normal).
  • Trend: Labs remain stable compared to prior cycles of chemotherapy.
• Assessment
  • Mild anemia (likely chemotherapy-induced).
  • No leukopenia, neutropenia, or thrombocytopenia.
• Recommendations
  • Continue routine hematologic monitoring before each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Encourage iron-rich diet or supplements if symptoms of fatigue worsen.

Problem 3: Hepatic Function

• Objective
  • Laboratory (2025-01-15):
    • ALT: 51 U/L, AST: 40 U/L → mild elevation.
    • Alkaline phosphatase: 199 U/L → elevated (likely liver metastases).
    • Albumin: 3.8 g/dL (normal), Bilirubin (total/direct): 0.71/0.23 mg/dL (normal).
    • eGFR: 138.81 mL/min/1.73 m² (normal renal function).
  • Trend: Liver function remains stable post-hepatectomy (2024-12-11).
• Assessment
  • Liver function is preserved despite metastatic burden and prior partial hepatectomies.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor liver function tests (LFTs) regularly, especially during ongoing chemotherapy.
  • Consider additional imaging if alkaline phosphatase levels rise further.

Problem 4: Electrolyte and Nutritional Status

• Objective
  • Laboratory (2025-01-15):
    • Sodium: 136 mmol/L, Potassium: 3.4 mmol/L → mild hypokalemia.
    • Magnesium: 2.0 mg/dL (normal), Calcium: 2.33 mmol/L (normal).
    • Albumin: 3.8 g/dL (normal).
• Assessment
  • Slight hypokalemia, likely chemotherapy-related or secondary to dietary intake.
• Recommendations
  • Supplement potassium (oral or IV) if levels decrease further.
  • Maintain hydration and electrolyte monitoring during chemotherapy.

Problem 5: Post-surgical Recovery (2024-12-11 Partial Hepatectomy and Colostomy Closure)

• Objective
  • Surgical wound: Healing without signs of infection (2025-01-15).
  • No surgical complications noted post-hepatectomy and colostomy closure.
• Assessment
  • Excellent post-operative recovery. No infection or delayed wound healing.
• Recommendations
  • Continue wound care and monitor for delayed complications.
  • Plan long-term follow-up for colostomy closure outcomes.

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-08 CT - abdomen
  • History: Endometrial serous carcinoma, high-grade, pT1aN0 (if cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IC post Staging surgery on 2024/10/02
  • Findings:
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • There are cystic lesions in right and left pelvic side wall, 5.2 cm and 7 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Lymphocele is highly suspected. Follow up is indicated.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • Lymphocele in bilateral pelvic side wall.
• 2024-10-04 Pathology - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Endometrium, staging surgery — no residual tumor; adenomyoma
    • Myometrium, laparoscopic staging surgery — intramural myomas and adenomyosis
    • Cervix, laparoscopic staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Ovary, bilateral, laparoscopic staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, right, laparoscopic staging surgery — paratubal cyst
    • Fallopian tube, left, laparoscopic staging surgery — paratubal cyst
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage:pT1aN0 (if cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IC; 2023 FIGO stage ICm p53abn
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Uterus: 8x 5.5x 4cm
      • Ovary, right: 2.5x 1.5x 1 cm
      • Ovary, left: 2.5x 1.5x 1 cm
      • Fallopian tube, right: 5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Fallopian tube, left: 5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Omentum: 16x11x1.5 cm
    • Tumor Site: no residual tumor (s/p TCR)
    • Tumor Size: no residual tumor
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:A1:left iliac LN, A2: left obturator LN, A3:right iliac LN, A4: right obturator LN, A5: left para-aortic LN, A6: right -6:rigth para-aortic LN, A7-8: right adnexae, A9-10:left adnexae, A11:cx, A12-19: endometrium and myomas, A20:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: no residual tumor
    • Histologic Grade: no residual tumor
    • Myometrial Invasion: absent
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement: Not identified
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement: Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement : Not identified
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: absent
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Left iliac node: 0 / 6
      • Left obturator node: 0 / 10
      • Right iliac node: 0 / 4
      • Right obturator node: 0 / 12
      • Left para-aortic node: 0 / 3
      • Right para-aortic node: 0 / 2
    • Additional Pathologic Findings : intramural myomas, adenomyosis, paratubal cysts
    • Ancillary Studies: none
    • Comment(s): none
    • NOTE: Reference: S2024-19358
• 2024-09-25 MRI - pelvis
  • Clinical history: 61 y/o female patient with Uterus, endometrium, TCR, — serous carcinoma, high-grade — endometrial polyp.
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis
    • Fluid/fluid level in the uterine cavity, r/o hematometra.
    • Retroversion of the uterus.
    • Post-op change at anterior lower segment of the uterus.
    • There are T2 hypointensity tumors(up to 2.5cm in posterior wall of the uterus) in the uterus, r/o uterine myomas.
    • Bulging disc at L5-S1.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:Tx(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:T1a(Stage_value)
      
  • Impression:
    • Clinical biopsy endometrial serous carcinoma. cstage T1aN0M0.
    • R/O hematometra in the uterine cavity.
    • Uterine myomas.
• 2024-09-16 Pathology - endometrium curretage/biopsy
  • Uterus, endometrium, TCR
    • serous carcinoma, high-grade
    • endometrial polyp
  • Microscopically, it shows serous carcinoma composed of proliferation of atypical tumor cells arranged in solid to papillary architecture. An endometrial polyp is also seen.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals p53: aberrant (diffuse, strong staining), p16: positive (strong, > 90%) and Napsin A (-).
• 2024-09-09 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 71 * 33 mm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: 1.06 / 1.41 cm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 19 x 14 mm ,
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 10.1 mm , Fluid: , Type:
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 22 * 11 mm , Doppler Flow : S/D: RI:
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 18 * 9 mm , Doppler Flow : S/D: RI:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • Uterine myoma
    • EM: 10.1mm
• 2024-02-22 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : RVF
      • Size: 70 * 34 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 21 x 19 mm ,
        
      • Myoma: 19 x 14 mm ,
        
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 10.8 mm , Fluid: , Type:
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 18 * 14 mm , Doppler Flow : S/D: RI:
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 15 * 11 mm , Doppler Flow : S/D: RI:
    • CUL-DE-SAC: No fluid
      
  • IMP:
    • Uterine myoma
    • Endometrial thickening, EM: 10.8mm

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-01 ~ 2024-10-11 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • Endometrial serous carcinoma, high-grade , pT1aN0(if cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IC post Staging surgery on 2024/10/02
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • CC
    • Endometrial thickening noted from regular health check in 2024-02
  • Present illness history
    • This 61 year-old female, G2P2(C/S*2)A0, had menopause at 52 year-old. Her previous menstrual cycles were regular with duration/interval of 5/28 days, no dysmenorrhagia. She had no specific past medical history and denied any food or drug allergy. She had no anticoagulants or hormone use.
    • On 2024-02-22, she underwent regular health examination at a local clinic, endometrial polyp was found by vaginal sonography. She also had intermittent left lower abdominal pain.
    • On 2024-09-16, hysteroscopic resection of endometrial polyp and curettage of endometrial tissue was smoothly done.
    • On 2024-09-24, the pathologic report showed serous carcinoma (high grade) and endometrial polyp.
    • On 2024-09-25, tumor marker was examinated on the same day and showd CA125 = 20.2 U/mL; CA199 = 17.26 U/mL; CEA = 0.53 ng/mL, and pelvic MRI revealed cstage T1aN0M0.
    • After explanation of benefits and risks of surgical intervention, the patient agreed to undergo surgery.
    • Due to the reasons above, the patient was admitted for further managmenet on 2024-10-01.   - Course of inpatient treatment
    • This patient was admitted on 2024/10/01 for surgery. She later underwent GYN Staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/10/02. The procedure was done smoothly and no obvious tumor noted in the uterine cavity.
    • We gave her Cefazolin and Gentamycin IV form for post operation prophylaxis antibiotics. We checked the lab datas and revealed no infection signs and then we shifted her antibiotics to oral form Cephalexin. Post-operation wound was dry and clean without dehiscence, discharge, or oozing. After flatus, her food taking and defecation were all in good conditon.
    • The pathology showed endometrial serous carcinoma, high-grade, pT1aN0 cM0; 2023 FIGO stage IC. The GYN tumor conference was hold on 2024/10/17 and suggested followed up adjuvant chemotherapy.
    • The port-A insertion procedure was done smoothly by GS doctor on 2024/10/07. The drainage amount from abdomen was gradually decreased and the JP drain was removed on 2024/10/09.
    • Since all her general conditions were all improved and relatively stable, we arranged her discharge on 2024/10/11. She would under further OPD follow up for her recovery status and surgical wound conditions. The hematology OPD followed up also arranged.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-09
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Port-A (47080B)
      • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left external jugular vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA     
• 2024-10-02
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Endometrial serous carcinoma, high grade, cStage T1aN0M0.
    • Operation:
      • Staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with bladder due to previos surgery, smooth surface, no obvious papillary mass in uterus cavity
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 2x2x2 cm, capsule intact, smooth surface.
      • ROV: 2x2x2 cm, capsule intact, smooth surface.
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: free from adhesion or ascites
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • Estimated blood loss: 550ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion agent: nil
    • 15 J-vac*2  
• 2024-09-16
  • Surgery
    • Impression: R/O endometrial polyp
    • Procedure: Transcervical resection polypectomy
  • Finding
    • Uterus: RVFL, sounding: 7 cm. Cervical dilatation to Hegar No.: 13
    • A polypoid tissue 321 cm with stalk at uterine posterior wall
    • Bilateral ostium: seemed patent.
    • Usage of dextrose water: I/O = 2500/2300 mL.
    • Estimated blood loss: 5 mL;
    • Blood Transfusion: nil;
    • Complication: nil.   

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-11-11 ~ 2024-12-16 - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and 1200cGy/3 fractions of the vaginal cuff mucosa surface by IVRT.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-15 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-04 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-27 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-20 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-13 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-06 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

2025-01-16

[Summary]

• The patient, a 61-year-old postmenopausal female, is undergoing treatment for high-grade endometrial serous carcinoma (pT1aN0, FIGO Stage IC, 2023). Following hysteroscopic resection in 2024-09, staging surgery was performed on 2024-10-02. The patient has completed chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin and pelvic radiotherapy, with no evidence of tumor recurrence noted on CT abdomen (2025-01-08).
• Current admission is for Cycle 1 of adjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel and carboplatin on 2025-01-15.
• Recent findings include bilateral lower limb pitting edema (Physical Exam, 2025-01-15) and suspected bilateral pelvic lymphoceles on imaging (CT abdomen, 2025-01-08).

[Problems]

Problem 1. Endometrial Serous Carcinoma

• Objective:
  • Staging surgery pathology (2024-10-04): pT1aN0 (if cM0), FIGO Stage IC, no residual tumor.
  • Radiotherapy (2024-11-11 to 2024-12-16): 4500cGy/25 fractions pelvic, 1200cGy/3 fractions vaginal cuff mucosa.
  • CT abdomen (2025-01-08): No evidence of tumor recurrence, bilateral pelvic lymphoceles (5.2 cm and 7 cm).
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s treatment has been comprehensive and aligned with current guidelines for FIGO Stage IC high-grade endometrial carcinoma, including surgery, chemoradiotherapy, and now adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • The absence of tumor recurrence (2025-01-08) is promising, though the lymphoceles require monitoring for complications such as infection or compression.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue chemotherapy per schedule (Cycle 1 of paclitaxel and carboplatin completed on 2025-01-15).
  • Regular imaging (e.g., ultrasound or CT) to monitor the lymphoceles.
  • Clinical monitoring for symptoms of lymphocele complications (e.g., pelvic pain, fever).

Problem 2. Bilateral Lower Limb Pitting Edema

• Objective:
  • Physical Exam (2025-01-15): 3+ pitting edema in bilateral lower limbs.
  • CT abdomen (2025-01-08): Bilateral pelvic lymphoceles, largest 7 cm.
• Assessment:
  • The edema is likely secondary to lymphatic obstruction caused by the pelvic lymphoceles (CT abdomen, 2025-01-08).
  • Other contributing factors such as hypoalbuminemia or venous insufficiency appear less likely given normal albumin (4.1 g/dL, 2025-01-15) and no evidence of venous thromboembolism in the recent history.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider Doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs to rule out deep vein thrombosis.
  • Monitor and document the size and symptoms of the lymphoceles via imaging.
  • Symptomatic management of edema (e.g., leg elevation, compression stockings).

Problem 3. Hematological Concerns

• Objective:
  • CBC (2025-01-15): WBC 3.32 x10^3/uL, RBC 3.73 x10^6/uL, HGB 10.7 g/dL, PLT 223 x10^3/uL, RDW-CV 15.4%.
  • History of anemia (HGB range: 10.0–12.7 g/dL from 2024-10-03 to 2025-01-15).
• Assessment:
  • The anemia appears chronic and normocytic (MCV 89.0 fL, 2025-01-15). Likely multifactorial, due to past chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical blood loss.
  • Mild leukopenia is consistent with chemotherapy effects and does not indicate infection or bone marrow suppression requiring intervention.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor CBC regularly during chemotherapy for trends in hemoglobin, WBC, and platelet counts.
  • Consider iron supplementation if anemia worsens.
  • Evaluate for transfusion only if HGB <7 g/dL or symptomatic.

Problem 4. Hypertension

• Objective:
  • Blood pressure (2025-01-15): 193/87 mmHg.
  • No history of hypertension or antihypertensive medication use in PharmaCloud database.
• Assessment:
  • The elevated blood pressure may be stress-related or due to dexamethasone premedication. However, persistent hypertension requires evaluation.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor BP daily during hospitalization.
  • Consider initiating antihypertensive therapy if BP remains persistently >140/90 mmHg (currently hydralazine 50mg PO PRNQ6H).

Problem 5. Electrolyte Balance (not posted)

• Objective:
  • Serum Na 139 mmol/L, K 3.6 mmol/L, Ca 2.31 mmol/L (2025-01-15).
  • No significant changes from baseline (Na 141 mmol/L, K 3.9 mmol/L, 2024-12-23).
• Assessment:
  • Electrolytes remain within normal limits and stable. Chemotherapy may predispose to electrolyte imbalances, especially hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia with “Taxol (paclitaxel)” and “Paraplatin (carboplatin)”.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor electrolytes closely during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Provide supplementation (e.g., potassium or magnesium) as needed based on lab results.

700035611

250115

[lab data]

2019-09-24 PD-L1 Cellblock No. S2019-14625A1
2019-09-24 PD-L1 TPS >= 1% and < 50%

2019-09-20 EGFR Cellblock No. S2019-14625A1
2019-09-20 G719X not detected 2019-09-20 Exon19 del not detected 2019-09-20 S768I not detected 2019-09-20 T790M not detected 2019-09-20 Exon20 ins not detected 2019-09-20 L858R Detected 2019-09-20 L861Q not detected

2019-09-20 ALK IHC Cellblock No. S2019-14625A1
2019-09-20 ALK IHC Negative

[exam findings]

• 2025-01-14 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic duct
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P pancreatic tail resection and splenectomy. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity and retroperitoneum r/o tumor seeding.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse. GGO of bil. lungs.
    • Dilatation of esophagus and duodenum. Distention of stomach.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Some hypodense lesions (up to 6.5cm) in liver and kidneys.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenals.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary and visceral arteries.
• 2025-01-14 MRI - pancreas
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic duct
  • Non-contrast MRI of pancreas revealed:
    • Marked motion artifact.
    • S/P pancreatic tail resection and splenectomy. Cystic lesions (up to 9mm) in remnant pancreas. Fat stranding at LUQ. Small LNs at retroperitoneum. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity and retroperitoneum r/o tumor seeding.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse. GGO of bil. lungs.
    • Dilatation of esophagus and duodenum. Distention of stomach.
    • T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity lesions (up to 4.3x6.7cm) in liver and kidneys.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Minimal ascites.
• 2025-01-11 KUB
  • There are calcifications in the pelvic cavity, could be due to phleboliths or granulomas.
  • Mild lumbar spondylosis.
  • Presence of surgical clips in RUQ, could be due to prior cholecystectomy, suggest clinical correlation.
• 2025-01-07 EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • No acitve bleeder, oozing or blood clots were noted during examination
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
• 2025-01-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (126 - 39) / 126 = 69.05%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with trivial AR; mild MR; mild TR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.
    • Minimal amount pericardial effusion ( < 50ml).
• 2025-01-01 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
• 2025-01-01 KUB
  • r/o a small left upper ureteric stone
  • post-OP change in the right upper abdomen
• 2025-12-30 KUB
  • Disk space narrowing with spurs formation at L4-L5, L5-S1 levels due to spondylosis
  • Surgical clips over the RUQ region of abdomen
  • Relative smaller size of the kidneys
• 2024-12-30 CXR
  • Surgical clips over thoracic inleft and Lt medial apical hemithorax
  • Lt hemithorax, decreased pulmonary vascularity, elevation of hilar structures due to post operative change of LUL lobectomy
  • Coronary arterial calcification indicating CAD
• 2024-11-20 CT - abdomen
  • The pancreas and surrounding area are hard to evaluate by this non-enhanced CT. Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
  • Prior MRI identified a hemangioma at S8/4 of the liver dome and few cysts on both hepatic lobes are noted again, stationary.
  • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.0cm).
  • S/P distal pancreatectomy, splenectomy, and cholecystectomy.
  • There is small amount of ascites in the lower pelvis.
• 2024-11-19 MRI - pancreas
  • History and indication:
    • adenocarcinoma of pancreatic body, pT2N0M0, stage IB status post laparoscopic distal pancreatectmy with splenectomy and lymph node dissection on 2024/07/25
  • Non-contrast MRI of pancreas revealed:
    • S/P pancreatic tail resection and splenectomy. Cystic lesions (up to 9mm) in remnant pancreas. Fat stranding at LUQ. Small LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity lesions (up to 4.0x6.7cm) in liver and kidneys.
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
• 2024-10-21 SONO - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t: 10.97cm, uneven surface
      • L’t: 10.29cm, uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased, Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased, Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: visible
      • L’t: visible
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: cortical, single
        
      • L’t: cortical, multiple
        
  • Interpretation:
    • Chronic renal parenchymal disease
    • Bilateral renal cysts
• 2024-08-27 CT - chest
  • Indication: left upper lobe lobectomy — Adenocarcinoma, acinar predominant pT1cN0M0, Stage IA3
  • MDCT of the chest without contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: Comparison: prior CT dated on 2024/02/05
    • Lungs: peripheral interlobular septal thickening at left anterolateral aspect of left lung, and a 3mm solid nodule at posterior of the same lung and a subpleural tiny nodule at RLL (srs/img5/111), stationary. minimal paraspinal fibrosis of RLL. normal appearance of RUL and RML.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN. minimal pericardial effusion. extensive calcified plaques in the coronary arteries.
    • Aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Pleura: minimal left-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and lower neck: a 7mm cyst at Rt thyroid lobe? and surgical clips at lower neck causing severe metallic artifacts.
    • Visible abdominal contents: s/p cholecystectomy.
      • a presumbed hepatic hemangioma (at least 6cm in largest dimension) in S7/8 and several small hepatic cysts in both lobes up to 11 mm.
      • a few small Lt renal cysts.
      • marginal spurs of vertebrae and no lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • post op change in left hemithorax.
    • RLL subpleural tiny nodule and Lt lung 3mm nodule, stable, favor benign nodules.
    • hepatic hemangiomas and cysts.
• 2024-07-26 Patho - pancreas total/subtotal resection
  • Diagnosis
    • Pancreas, distal, distal pancreatectmy — ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IB, pT2N0(if cM0)
    • Spleen, splenectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, group 8, 9, 10, 11, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/8)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: distal pancreatectmy with splenectomy and LN8,9,10,11 dissection
      
    • Specimen size: pancreas: 6.2 x 3.0 x 2.2 cm; spleen: 7.7 x 6.2 x 2.1 cm
    • Tumor Site: Pancreatic body
    • Tumor Size: 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1: proximal pancreatic resection margin; A2: resection margin of blood vessels; A3-11: tumor (A3-5, A6-8, A9-11: the same level; anterior: ink green; posterior: ink blue); A12: ink superior margin; A13: ink inferior margin; A14: spleen; A15: lymph node, group 8, 9, 10, 11.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Ductal adenocarcinoma with focal clear cell pattern
    • Histologic Grade (applies to ductal carcinoma only): G3: Poorly differentiated
      
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades peripancreatic soft tissues
      
    • Margins
      • All margins are uninvolved by invasive carcinoma and high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin: < 1 mm.
      • Specify: anterior and posterior margin
      • proximal resection margin: 1.1 cm; superior resection margin: 0.7 cm; inferior resection margin: 0.1 cm
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Number involved/examined: group 8, 9, 10, 11: 0/8
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
    • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable): not applicable
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT2: Tumor > 2 cm and <= 4 cm in greatest dimension
        
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): if cM0
• 2024-07-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (130 - 36.7) / 130 = 71.77%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69.3 ~ 71.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with trivial AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Mild LV septal hypertrophy
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, dilated LA
• 2024-07-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Fine echotexture. A 6.2 cm hyperechoic lesion at S8. Several anechoic lesions up to 2 cm at both lobes
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Negative
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Negative
    • Kidney:
      • Negative
    • Pancreas:
      • Part of head and part of tail masked. A 3.1 cm hypoechoic lesion at tail of pancreas
    • Spleen:
      • Negative
    • Ascites:
      • Negative
    • Others:
      • Nil
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumor, probably hemangioma
    • Hepatic cyst, multiple
    • Pancreatic tumor, tail
• 2024-07-08 MRI - pancreas
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • A hemangioma (5.1cm) at liver dome. Bil. liver cysts (up to 2.1cm).
    • A poor enhancing tumor (2.4cm) in pancreatic body with distal p-duct dilatation.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.0cm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IB(Stage_value)
• 2024-05-15 Patho - colon biopsy (Y1)
  • Colorectum, A colon, (110 cm from anal verge) s/p polypectomy (A) — Hyperplastic polyp. Melanosis coli present.
  • Colorectum, A colon, (100 cm from anal verge) s/p polypectomy (B) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, A colon, (90 cm from anal verge) s/p biopsy removal (C) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, A colon, (80 cm from anal verge) s/p polypectomy (D) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, T colon, (70 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (E) — Hyperplastic polyp.
    
  • Colorectum, T colon, (60 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (F) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, T colon, (55 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (G) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, T colon, (50 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (H) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, D colon, (40 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (I) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Colorectum, D colon, (30 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (J) — Hyperplastic polyp. Melanosis coli present.
  • Colorectum, 11. colon, (20 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (K) — Hyperplastic polyp
  • Colorectum, 12. colon, (10 cm from anal verge) s/p Polypectomy (L) — Hyperplastic polyp
• 2024-05-15 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with 1st degree A-V block
  • Left axis deviation
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-02-15 CT - chest
  • Indication: Lung ca. s∕p op for f∕u
  • Comparison: prior CT dated on 2023/08/01
    • Lungs: s/p LUL lobectomy. peripheral interlobular septal thickening at left anterolateral aspect of left lung, and a 5mm solid nodule at posterior of the same lung, stationary.
      • a subpleural tiny nodule at RLL (srs/img202/73), stationary.
      • minimal paraspinal fibrosis of RLL. normal appearance of RUL and RML.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN. minimal pericardial effusion.
      • extensive calcified plaques in the coronary arteries.
    • Aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Pleura: minimal left-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and lower neck: a 7mm cyst at Rt thyroid lobe? and surgical clips at lower neck causing severe metallic artifacts.
    • Visible abdominal contents: s/p cholecystectomy.
      • a presumbed hepatic hemangioma (at least 6cm in largest dimension) in S7/8 and several small hepatic cysts in both lobes up to 11 mm. unremarkable of adrenal glands.
      • marginal spurs of vertebrae and no lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • post op change in left hemithorax.
    • RLL subpleural tiny nodule and Lt lung 5mm nodule, stable, favor benign nodules.
    • hepatic hemangiomas and cysts.
• 2023-08-01 CT - chest
  • Impression
    • post op change in left hemithorax.
    • RLL subpleural tiny nodule and Lt lung 5mm nodule, stable, favor benign nodules.
    • hepatic hemangiomas and cysts.
• 2023-01-17 CT - chest
  • Impression:
    • post op change in left hemithorax.
    • RLL subpleural tiny nodule and Lt lung 3mm nodule, stable, favor benign nodules.
    • extensive coronary calcifcation and hepatic hemangiomas and cysts.
• 2022-07-26 - chest
  • Impression:
    • post op change in left hemithorax.
    • RLL subpleural tiny nodule and Lt lung 3 mm nodule, stable, favor benign nodules.
    • extensive coronary calcifcation and hepatic hemangiomas and cysts.
• 2022-01-11 - chest
  • Impression:
    • post op change in left hemithorax.
    • RLL subpleural tiny nodule and Lt lung 3 mm nodule, stable
    • extensive coronary calcifcation and hepatic hemangiomas and cysts.
• 2021-08-09 Myocardial Perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably normal variant (priority) or mild myocardial ischemia at the basal inferior wall and basal inferolateral wall of LV.
  • No dilatation of LV is noted.
• 2021-05-27 CT - chest
  • Imp: s/p left upper lobe lobectomy. There is no recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2021-02-25 CT - chest
  • Imp: s/p left upper lobe lobectomy. No evidence of focal lesion at both lungs
• 2019-09-02 Surgical Pathology Level VI
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, left upper lobe, VATS lobectomy — Adenocarcinoma, acinar predominant
    • Lymph nodes, peribronchial and LN 5, 7, 9, 11, 12; RLND — No metastatic carcinoma
      
    • pTNM Pathology stage: pT1cN0(cMx), Stage IA3 if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Specimen:
      • Lung Size: three pieces of lung tissue, measuring up to 11.5 x 8.4 x 1.9 cm
        
      • Lymph nodes, five bottles, maximal size: 2.1 x 1 x 0.8 cm
        
    • Tumor Site: Periphery, 0.7 cm from closet parenchymal margin
      
    • Tumor Size: Solitary, 3.0 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm
      
    • Gross tumor patterns: Ill-defined, gray-white and firm
      
    • An cyst, measuring 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm. The cavity is filled with mucoid material
      
    • Tissue for sections: S2019-14561FS= tumor, S2019-14625 A1-A3= tumor, A4-A5= cyst, A6= bronchus + peribronchial LNs. B= LN 5, C= LN7, D= LN9, E= LN 11, F= LN 12.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Histologic Type: Invasive adenocarcinoma, acinar predominant (70%) + lepidic (30%)
      
    • Histologic Grade: G2 (Moderately differentiated)
      
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
      
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
      
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures: No adjacent structures present
      
    • Margins: All margins are free of carcinoma
      • Distance of carcinoma from closest margin: 0.7 cm from parenchymal margin
        
    • Regional lymph nodes: Negative for metastatic carcinoma (0/16)
      • peribronchial(0/3), LN 5(0/3), LN 7(0/2), LN 9(0/2), LN 11(0/5), LN 12(0/1)
        
      • (number of LN involved/number of LN examined)
        
    • Additional pathologic findings: Bronchogenic cyst
• 2019-08-30 Frozen Section
  • Lung, LUL, frozen section — Adenocarcinoma
• 2019-08-19 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Calcification of coronary arteries. LAD: 212.63, LCX: 74.16, RCA: 65.85. total calcium score = 352 (Agatston)
    • Left main artery: Patent with no evidence of plaque.
    • Left anterior descending artery:
      • a stent in proximal segment with intra-stent restenosis at its distal segment.
      • a significant stenosis at proximal segment (just beyong the inferior margin of the stent) by soft-plaque and a calcified plaque.
    • Visible diagonal branches: Patent.
    • Left circumflex artery:calcified plaques at proximal segment, causing 25%-50% stenosis.
    • Visible obtuse marginal branches: calcified plaque in OM1.
    • Right coronary artery: calcified plaque at distal segment, causing 25%-50% stenosis.
    • Posterolateral and posterior descending branches: Patent with no evidence of plaque.
    • Cardiac valves: No thickening or calcifications in aortic and mitral valves.
    • Pericardium: Normal appearance.
    • Heart: Normal in size of cardiac chambers. EF: 58%.
    • Central pulmonary arteries and thoracic aorta: Unremarkable.
    • Lungs: a well-defined low density nodule (2.8cm) and a spiculated solid nodule (2.9cm) at LUL. Increase in size and density of the spiculated nodule as compared with CT on 2012/12/07 and chest radiograph on 2017/12/05.
    • Mediastinum and hila: No mass of LAP lesion. mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a presumbed hepatic hemangioma (at least 6.7cm in largest dimension) in S7/8 and several small hepatic cysts in both lobes up to 11mm. s/p cholecystectomy.
    • A 7mm cyst at Rt thyroid lobe and surgical clips at lower neck. several Lt renal cysts up to 12mm.
  • Impression:
    • Total calcium score: 352 (Agatston), indicates moderate atherosclerotic plaque burden.
    • LAD artery: intra-stent restenosis at its distal segment. a significant stenosis at the proximal segment too.
    • Nonsignificant stenosis at proximal segment of LCX artery and distal segment of RCA.
    • Suspect a malignant tumor (2.8cm, suggest PET/CT or histological sampling by thoracic needle biopsy) and a bronchogenic cyst at LUL.
    • A presumbed hepatic hemangioma (at least 6.7cm in largest dimension) in S7/8.
  • Addendum: The gold standard of evaluation of lymph node metastases and detailed tumor status is microscopic examination). Cstage (AJCC 8)
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Image IMP: LUL cancer T1cNOMO stage IA3

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-01 SOAP Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • Prescription
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-10-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Arrange MRI without constrast after 6th C/T around 2024-11 or 2024-12
• 2024-10-09 SOAP Cardiology Lin JunLong
  • Prescription x3
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1.5# HS 30D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 30D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 30D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 30D
    • Hyzaar (losartan 100mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg) 1# QD 30D
    • Urosin (atenolol 100mg) 0.5# QD 30D
    • Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg) 1# QD 30D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 30D
• 2024-09-10 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: genetic test and consult Endocrinologist during admission
• 2024-08-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Arrange admission for C/T with biweekly HDFL on 2024-08-27
    • Genetic test during admission
• 2024-07-22 ~ 2024-08-06 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreatic body, pT2N0M0, stage IB status post laparoscopic distal pancreatectmy with splenectomy and lymph node dissection on 2024/07/25. ECOG:1
    • Post operation with asymptomatic pancreatic leakage
    • Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Left upper lung adenocarcinoma post operation history
  • CC
    • Elevated CA19-9 detected during health examination in 2024/05        
  • Present illness
    • This is a 81-year-old male with medical history of:
      • Hypertension
      • Type II diabetes mellitus
      • Chronic kidney disease, stage III
      • CAD status post catheterization
      • Left upper lung adenocarcinoma, status post three dimensional video-assisted thoracic surgery left upper lobectomy and radical lymph node dissection on 2019/08/30
      • Status post thyroid cyst resection over 40 years ago
      • Status post TURP at NTUH over 5 years ago
      • Status post Cholecystectomy over 20 years ago
    • He was within his usual status and regularly followed up at our chest surgeon and cardiologist’s outpatient clinic for systemic diseases mentioned above.
    • During health examination in 2024/05, elevated CA19-9 up to 133.05 was noticed. He was then referred to our GI specialist’s OPD for evaluation.
    • Abdominal echo on 2024/05/22 showed bilateral liver tumor, suspected hemangioma.
    • MRI on 2024/07/12 revealed a 2.4 cm poor enhancing lesion at body-tail with main pancreatic duct dilation.
    • For surgical evaluation, he was subsequently referred to Dr. Wu’s OPD. Upon visit, admission for surgical intervention was suggested and accepted after well explanation of pros and cons.
    • This time, under the impression of pancreatic tumor, he was admitted on 2024/07/22 for pre-OP evaluation and Robot-assisted pancreatectomy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After the pre-operative assessment, the patient underwent a laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy and dissection of lymph nodes 8, 9, 10, and 11 on 2024-07-25.
    • Post-operation, the patient was transferred to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) for management.
    • Empirical Lifoxitin, along with analgesics and morphine as needed, were prescribed.
    • Clexane 60 mg subcutaneously once daily was administered.
    • The patient was kept NPO (nil per os) with intravenous fluids and proton pump inhibitor support.
    • The nasogastric (NG) tube output decreased and was subsequently removed. Lab tests on 2024-07-26 showed normal results. With the patient in stable condition, he was transferred to the general ward on 2024-07-26.
    • During the ward stay, we closely monitored vital signs and neurological changes, adjusted infection control to oral Curam and metronidazole, managed pain with analgesics, and provided wound care with recorded drainage.
    • We consulted an oncologist regarding elective chemotherapy and scheduled port-A insertion for 2024-08-05. Given the stable hemodynamics and well-tolerated wound pain, we educated the patient on wound and drainage care due to post operation with asymptomatic pancreatic leakage. The patient was discharged, and an outpatient department follow-up was scheduled.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • amoxicillin 250mg 2# TID 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2019-09-10 ~ 2019-09-15 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C34.92 - Left upper lung adenocarcinoma status post three dimensional video-assisted thoracic surgery left
    • E11.9 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • T79.7XXA - Diffuse subcutaneous emphysema
    • K25.9 - Gastric ulcer
    • N40.0 - Enlarged prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
  • CC
    • He suffered from diffuse subcutaneous emphysema after discharged
  • Present illness history
    • He suffered from diffuse subcutaneous emphysema after discharged, he come back to CS OPD, under the impression of diffuse subcutaneous emphysema, so he admitted for further treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, conservative treatment, including oxygen and 16G cath with wall suction 200mmHg. We follow up CXR showed no evidence of pneumothorax on 108/09/10. He was discharged under stable hemodynamics and OPD follow will be arrange.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 2D
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# TID 2D
    • Bafen (baclofen 5mg) 1# PRNBID 2D
• 2019-08-29 ~ 2019-09-03 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C34.92 - Left upper lung adenocarcinoma status post three dimensional video-assisted thoracic surgery left upper lobectomy and radical lymph node dissection on 108/08/30
    • E11.9 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • I25.9 - Coronary artery disease post percutaneous coronary intervension with stent for left anterior descending
    • N40.0 - Enlarged prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
    • K25.9 - Gastric ulcer
  • CC
    • Abnormal finding was noted on CT during health exam
  • Present illness history
    • This 75-year-old male patient who has histories of
      • hypertension with medical treatment for 30 yrs
      • diabetes mellitus under OHA control for 20 yrs
      • CAD s/p cath with medical treatment for 10 yrs
      • thyroid cyst s/p for 40 yrs
      • gall stone s/p for 30 yrs
      • BPH s/p at NTUH
    • He was found out abnormal finding on CT during health examination. The chest CT on 2019/08/19 revealed suspect a malignant tumor (2.8cm, suggest PET/CT or histological sampling by thoracic needle biopsy) and a bronchogenic cyst at LUL. He was refered to CS OPD for surgical consultation. No fever, cough or body weight lose was noted. After discussing with the patient and his family on the benefits of surgical treatment as well as subsequent risks and possible complications, he was admitted for 3D VATS lingular segmentectomy, if ca. LUL lobectomy + RLND.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op assessment was done. Operation of three dimensional video-assisted thoracic surgery left upper lobectomy and radical lymph node dissection was performed smoothly 2019/08/30. No complication was noted.
    • Prophylactic antibiotics was prescribed for 1 day. Left chest tube with LPS -18 cmH2O was done. Chest tube was removed on 2019/09/02. He was discharged under stable hemodynamics on 2019/09/03.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein 3g TID 14D
    • Urief 4mg 1# QD 3D
    • Lactam (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 14D
    • Tramacet 1# PRNQ6H 3D
    • Sindine 10% PRN
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 14D

[consultation]

• 2024-10-21 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • for DM control.
    • This time, he was admitted to our ward for adjuvant chemotherapy with HDFL on 2024/10/18 (C2D1).
  • A
    • This 81-year-old male with
      • Hypertension
      • Type II diabetes mellitus
      • Chronic kidney disease, stage III
      • CAD status post catheterization
      • Left upper lung adenocarcinoma, status post three dimensional video-assisted thoracic surgery left upper lobectomy and radical lymph node dissection on 2019/08/30
      • Status post thyroid cyst resection over 40 years ago
      • Status post TURP at NTUH over 5 years ago
      • Status post Cholecystectomy over 20 years ago
        
    • He was admitted for chemotherapy. And we were consulted for blood sugar control.
    • S:
      • The patient adjusts insulin units himself.
      • Use 8 units at noon.
      • During visiting, patient measured blood glucose PC 169
    • O:
      • BH:170 cm, BW: 69.7kg
        
      • Diet: normal diet
      • Medication in OPD: Tresiba 5u QD, Novorapid 6U TIDAC
      • Medication during hospitalization: Tresiba 5u QD, Novorapid 6U TIDAC
      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): 47/2.7/24
      • Na/K 134/3.4
      • HbA1c:9/21 7.1
      • F/S:
        • DateTime 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21
        • 0600 149+6U(N), 5u(T) 104+6u(N), 5u(T) 120+6u(N), 5u(T)
        • 1100 252+6u(N) 274+6u(N) 249+6u(N)
        • 1700 123+6U(N) 185+6u(N) 225+6u(N)
        • 2100 219 227 193
          
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
        
    • P:
      • Keep tresiba 5U QD.
      • Novorapid 7u TIDAC with scale
        • F/S < 80, NovoRapid hold
        • F/S 081~090, NovoRapid -4U
        • F/S 091~100, NovoRapid -3U
        • F/S 101~110, NovoRapid -2U
        • F/S 111~120, NovoRapid -1U
        • F/S 201~250, NovoRapid +1U
        • F/S 251~300, NovoRapid +2U
        • F/S 301~350, NovoRapid +3U
        • F/S > 350, NovoRapid +4U
      • Basic educations for Diet control, Hypoglycemic precautions, DM complications and Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose were given at bedside
      • Feel free to concact us, I would like to follow up this patient, and arrange META OPD follow up after discharge
• 2024-10-18 Nephrology
  • Q
    • Under the impression of Ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreatic body, pT2N0M0, stage IB status post laparoscopic distal pancreatectmy with splenectomy and lymph node dissection on 2024/07/25.
    • The cancer regimen as: adjuvant chemotherapy with HDFL on 2024/09/12 (C1D1), 2024/09/30 (C1D15). This time, he was admitted to our ward for adjuvant chemotherapy with HDFL on 2024/10/18 (C2D1).
  • A
    • We are consulted for chronic kidney disease management. When visited him, he was alert with active. He stated he still passed a lot of urine till now, but occasionally found foamy urine.
    • Lab data
      • 2024-10-15 BUN 47 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-09-26 BUN 34 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-29 BUN 16 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-10-15 Creatinine 2.70 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-09-05 Creatinine 1.89 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-29 Creatinine 1.81 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-10-15 eGFR 24.23 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-09-26 eGFR 33.29 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-07-29 eGFR 38.53 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-10-15 HGB 10.7 g/dL
      • 2024-10-15 K (Potassium) 3.4 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-09-26 PRO 1+
        
      • 2024-09-05 Microalbumin mg/g
        
      • 2024-09-05 (UACR) Urine-ALB/U-Cr 175.9 mg/g
        
    • 2024/07/16 abdomen sono: negative finding in Kidneys
    • Impression:
      • CKD KIDGO G3B worsening to G4
      • Diabetes mellitus since 65 years old
      • Hypertension since 40+ year-old
      • Underlying histories of left upper lung adenocarcinoma and Pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma
    • Recommendations:
      • Record daily BW (Please ask patient whether he can record I/O because of no accompanying family member)
      • Arrange renal sonogram for assessment of chronic kidney changes
      • There is no indications for hemodialysis right now.
      • As for CKD stage 4 managment, here are our suggestions:
        • Give Recormon sc 5000u qW if Hb < 11g/dl (first to rule out iron deficieny anemia)
        • Please check vein gas and prescribe sodium bicarbonate 1# tid if HCO3 level is below 22
        • Please check Ca/P/PTH for better evaluation of CKD related mineral bone disease.
        • Control BP < 130/80mmHg
        • Please arrange Nephro OPD on discharge
• 2024-08-02 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a case of 81-year-old male with medical history of: HTN, DM type 2, CKD stage IV, CAD s.p PCI years ago, left upper lung CA s/p VATS left upper lobectomy on 2019, s/p TURP 5 yrs ago, s/p cholecystectomy 20 years ago.
    • During health examination in 2024/05, elevated CA19-9 up to 133.05 was noticed.
    • Abdominal echo on 2024/05/22 showed bilateral liver tumor, suspected hemangioma.
    • MRI on 2024/07/12 revealed a 2.4 cm poor enhancing lesion at body-tail with main pancreatic duct dilation.
    • Laparoscope distal pancreatectmy with splenectomy and LN8,9,10,11 dissection on 2024/07/25.
    • Pathological report indicate Pancreas, distal, distal pancreatectmy — ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IB, pT2N0 (if cM0)
    • We need your expertise opinion for elective chemotherapy for this patient.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with past history of lung cancer s/p VATS is noted. I am consulted for further management.
    • Already discuss with patient the options would be:
      • Ajuvant chemotherapy
        • FOLFIRINOX
        • Gem plus capecitabine
        • Biweekly HDFL (more favored)
      • keep observation (less recommended)
      • Genetic test
    • Thanks for your consultation!

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-25
  • Surgery
    • laparoscope
    • distal pancreatectmy with splenectomy and LN8,9,10,11 dissection
  • Finding
    • 2.5cm x1.5 cm pancreas tumor at body
    • no peritoneal seeding
• 2019-08-30
  • Diagnosis
    • LUL lesion
  • PCS code
    • 67050B
  • Finding
    • One spiculated noaulr was noted over LUL, size about 2.0cm in diameter. Another cystic lesion was also noted over LUL. Some adhesion was noted over left pleural cavity.
    • Frozen section: adenocarcinoma.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via left 8th ICS.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-20 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr
• 2024-12-05 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr
• 2024-11-21 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
• 2024-11-05 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr
• 2024-10-18 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
• 2024-09-30 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr
• 2024-09-12 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 525mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr

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2025-01-15

[Patient Summary]

This simulated patient is an 81-year-old male with a history of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, left upper lung adenocarcinoma, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 (progressing from stage 3), and coronary artery disease (CAD).

The patient has undergone significant surgical procedures, including left upper lobectomy and distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy. Current evaluations highlight worsening renal function, anemia, hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalances (notably hypokalemia), and evidence of active systemic inflammation (elevated CRP) and tumor marker progression (CEA, CA125, CA199).

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Renal Function Worsening (CKD Stage 4)

• Objective:
  • Serum creatinine: Worsened from 2.03 mg/dL (2025-01-08) to 2.79 mg/dL (2025-01-14) with corresponding eGFR decline from 33.67 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-08) to 23.33 mL/min/1.73m² (2025-01-14).
  • BUN: Increased from 46 mg/dL (2024-12-30) to 46 mg/dL (2025-01-14), remaining elevated.
  • Persistent proteinuria (3+ on 2025-01-01) and microalbuminuria in historical labs (2024-09-05 UACR 175.9 mg/g).
  • Bilateral renal cysts identified on imaging (2024-11-19 Sonography).
• Assessment:
  • The renal function deterioration is consistent with CKD progression. Possible contributors include long-standing diabetes, hypertension, and nephrotoxic impacts from ongoing treatment regimens.
  • Persistent proteinuria indicates glomerular injury, while electrolyte imbalances suggest reduced renal filtering capacity.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain tight glycemic control to prevent further nephron injury (adjust insulin therapy as needed).
  • Administer sodium bicarbonate if HCO₃ is <22 mmol/L (check current vein gas).
  • Reassess nephrology recommendations (2024-10-18) regarding erythropoietin use for anemia if Hb <11 g/dL after ruling out iron deficieny.
  • Order renal sonography to exclude other reversible causes (hydronephrosis, new lesions).

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Hemoglobin dropped from 10.3 g/dL (2025-01-11) to 9.5 g/dL (2025-01-14), with normocytic indices (MCV 104.1 fL, MCH 35.4 pg).
  • Elevated RDW (14.1% on 2025-01-14).
  • CKD-related erythropoietin deficiency and possible functional iron deficiency are likely contributing.
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial, stemming from CKD, chronic disease, and potential malabsorption post-pancreatectomy.
  • Worsening renal function exacerbates erythropoietin deficiency.
• Recommendations:
  • Evaluate for iron deficiency (ferritin, transferrin saturation) and administer intravenous iron if indicated.
  • Consider initiating erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (Recormon, as per prior nephrology consult) if Hb <11 g/dL after ruling out iron deficieny.
  • Monitor for blood loss through stool occult blood and reassess upper GI tract for recurrence of gastritis.

Problem 3. Electrolyte Imbalances (Hypokalemia)

• Objective:
  • Serum potassium decreased to 2.6 mmol/L (2025-01-14), down from 3.3 mmol/L (2025-01-11) and prior measurements (3.5 mmol/L, 2024-12-30).
  • Symptoms of hypokalemia (fatigue, potential arrhythmia risks) noted.
• Assessment:
  • Hypokalemia likely results from diuretic use, combined with renal potassium wasting.
  • This predisposes the patient to arrhythmias, particularly given CAD and QT prolongation (2025-01-01 ECG).
• Recommendations:
  • Administer potassium chloride intravenously or orally, as per current therapy (ongoing 2025-01-15).
  • Monitor serial potassium levels, especially in light of cardiac risks.

Problem 4. Hyperglycemia

• Objective:
  • Blood glucose persistently elevated (e.g., 324 mg/dL on 2025-01-14) despite sliding scale insulin adjustments (Regular insulin).
  • HbA1c: Moderately controlled at 7.1% (2024-09-21).
• Assessment:
  • Hyperglycemia is a concern for exacerbating CKD progression and compromising wound healing.
  • Suboptimal glycemic control despite basal-bolus insulin regimen suggests the need for titration.
• Recommendations:
  • Increase insulin doses based on sliding scale with tighter glucose monitoring.
  • Provide diabetes education to ensure compliance with insulin therapy and dietary adjustments.
  • Assess for infection or systemic inflammation (elevated CRP 6.8 mg/dL on 2025-01-11 could worsen glycemic control).

Problem 5. Systemic Inflammation and Tumor Marker Progression

• Objective:
  • Elevated CRP (6.8 mg/dL, 2025-01-11) indicates inflammation.
  • Tumor markers: Rising CA199 (7334.13 U/mL, 2025-01-14; up from 2247.08 U/mL, 2024-11-13), CA125 (179.7 U/mL, 2025-01-14), and CEA (26.83 ng/mL, 2025-01-14).
• Assessment:
  • Rising markers and inflammation suggest possible disease progression or metastasis.
  • Imaging (2025-01-14 CT/MRI) reports soft tissues in peritoneal cavity and liver/kidney lesions favoring tumor seeding.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider a biopsy of new lesions for confirmation.
  • Symptom management (e.g., pleural effusion drainage, pain control) as needed for palliative care.

Problem 6. Cardiovascular Risk

• Objective:
  • Prolonged QT on ECG (2025-01-01) and stable coronary artery calcifications (prior imaging, 2024-11-19).
  • Elevated troponin I (41.5 pg/mL, 2025-01-11) suggests myocardial strain or minor ischemia.
• Assessment:
  • Cardiovascular risk remains high due to underlying CAD, electrolyte imbalances, and CKD.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize antihypertensive therapy to maintain BP <130/80 mmHg (BP 107/54 at 08:07 2025-01-15).
  • Monitor for arrhythmias and manage hypokalemia.
  • Consider repeating echocardiography if clinical symptoms warrant.

2024-11-20

[Findings and Comments]

• Overview of CA125 Trends and Chemotherapy Impact
  • Observation: CA125 levels initially declined after adjuvant chemotherapy initiation on 2024-09-12 (HDFL). However, recent CA125 levels as of 2024-11-13 were higher at 43.8 U/mL, which is above the normal range.
  • Insight: While CA125 was decreasing consistently after chemotherapy initiation, the recent increase suggests possible minimal progression or treatment resistance. Continued imaging and marker trends are essential for confirming changes in tumor activity.
• CA19-9 and CEA Trends
  • CA19-9: Tumor marker levels rose sharply from 650.84 U/mL on 2024-09-26 to 2247.08 U/mL on 2024-11-13. This dramatic increase raises concerns about disease progression.
  • CEA: CEA levels also increased from 5.10 ng/mL on 2024-09-26 to 14.31 ng/mL on 2024-11-13. This further corroborates potential tumor activity.
  • Insight: Despite chemotherapy, the increasing CA19-9 and CEA levels may indicate metastasis or incomplete tumor control. Imaging should confirm the cause.
• Imaging Insights
  • Recent MRI on 2024-11-19: Showed cystic lesions in the remnant pancreas and possible metastatic liver/kidney lesions.
  • Insight: Tumor activity is possibly progressing, necessitating an urgent oncologic consultation and potential alteration in the chemotherapy regimen.
• Renal Function Monitoring (Creatinine and eGFR)
  • Trend: Creatinine rose from 1.68 mg/dL (2024-10-21) to 2.51 mg/dL (2024-11-19), with eGFR decreasing from 41.89 mL/min/1.73m² to 26.36 mL/min/1.73m². These values suggest worsening chronic kidney disease (stage 4 CKD).
  • Insight: Hydration protocols and nephrotoxic agent avoidance should be emphasized.
• Hematological Status
  • Anemia: HGB dropped to 10.1 g/dL on 2024-11-19 (mild anemia, normocytic normochromic).
  • WBC and Platelets: WBC was stable at 7.28 x 10³/μL, and platelets were 266 x 10³/μL.
  • Insight: Supportive care for anemia is needed, possibly iron supplements, depending on ferritin and transferrin saturation levels.
• Diabetes and Insulin Management
  • Blood Glucose: Blood sugar spikes (up to 207 mg/dL) were observed, necessitating insulin dose adjustment.
  • Medication: The combination of Tresiba and NovoRapid seems likely insufficient for optimal glycemic control.
  • Recommendation: Regular blood sugar monitoring with potential insulin titration and lifestyle counseling.
• Hypertension and Cardiovascular Status
  • Blood Pressure: Ranged from 137/65 to 164/76 mmHg, indicating suboptimal hypertension control.
  • Medications: Includes Doxazosin, Losartan-HCTZ, and Atenolol. Additional adjustment or optimization may be needed, given the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular strain.
  • Recommendation: Reassess the current regimen, possibly increasing antihypertensive dosage or frequency while considering CKD contraindications (e.g., avoiding excess diuretics).
• Current Chemotherapy Regimen
  • Adjuvant Therapy: High-dose folinic acid and 5-fluorouracil (HDFL) are used currently ongoing).
  • Issue: Marker trends suggest limited response or resistance to 5-FU.
  • Recommendation: Consider second-line options like gemcitabine-based combinations or nab-paclitaxel for pancreatic adenocarcinoma progression. Genetic testing (e.g., MSI/MMR) could guide immunotherapy options (e.g., pembrolizumab).

Recommendations

• Tumor Marker and Imaging Correlation
  • Perform a contrast-enhanced abdominal CT or PET/CT to assess for new metastases and correlate with CA19-9, CEA, and CA125 increases.
• Renal Function Support
  • Monitor hydration and adjust nephrotoxic medications.
• Chemotherapy Reassessment
  • Given the worsening markers, switch to an alternative regimen (e.g., gemcitabine-nab-paclitaxel). Consider liquid biopsy to assess for actionable mutations.
• Hypertension and Diabetes
  • Intensify glycemic and blood pressure control while accounting for CKD. Optimize insulin dose timing and antihypertensive therapy.
• Anemia
  • Evaluate iron studies to determine the need for iron supplementation.

[Doxaben XL tube feeding]

Doxaben XL (doxazosin) is a sustained-release formulation. Switching to Urief (silodosin) is recommended as an alternative to Doxaben.

2024-11-07

[Management of a Patient with Advanced Cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease]

Patient’s Chronic Conditions and Oncological History:

• The patient has a history of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (resected in 2024-07, staged as pT2N0M0, Stage IB) and left upper lobe lung adenocarcinoma (surgically treated in 2019).
• Additional comorbidities include chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage III, coronary artery disease (CAD) with a previous stent placement, and hypertension.

Recent Imaging and Pathology Findings:

• Pancreatic Cancer Follow-up: Pathology reports from the pancreas (July 2024) showed poorly differentiated ductal adenocarcinoma with lymphovascular and perineural invasion but negative lymph nodes. The lack of nodal involvement is favorable, but the perineural and vascular invasion increases the risk for systemic spread.
• Renal Findings: A recent renal ultrasound (2024-10-21) noted chronic renal parenchymal disease and bilateral renal cysts, indicating underlying renal deterioration consistent with CKD.
• Hepatic Findings: There is a history of liver hemangiomas and cysts, with stable imaging findings. This needs periodic reassessment to differentiate benign from potentially malignant hepatic lesions, especially considering the patient’s oncological history.

Laboratory Results and Recent Issues:

• Renal Function Decline: The patient’s creatinine levels have been rising (2.25 mg/dL as of 2024-11-05), and the eGFR has dropped to 29.9 mL/min/1.73m², indicating worsening renal impairment.
• Elevated Tumor Markers: The CA 19-9 level has been steadily increasing, reaching 1774.70 U/mL by 2024-10-29, which may suggest residual or recurrent pancreatic malignancy. The increasing CEA levels further support this possibility.
• Anemia and Bone Marrow Function: Hemoglobin levels are declining (9.9 g/dL on 2024-11-05), which might be secondary to chronic disease, CKD, or bone marrow suppression from chemotherapy.

Current Medications and Potential Issues:

• Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Medications: The patient is on a comprehensive regimen for blood pressure and cardiovascular health, including Hyzaar, Norvasc, and Plavix.
• Diabetes Management: The patient is on Jardiance (empagliflozin) and insulin (Tresiba and NovoRapid), which help manage glucose but require careful monitoring of kidney function (empagliflozin).
• Risk of Hypotension and Renal Compromise: The use of Jardiance, which may induce osmotic diuresis, should be cautiously monitored due to the potential risk of dehydration, which could worsen renal function.

Blood Glucose and Insulin Management:

• Blood Glucose Variability: Blood glucose readings have been variable, with some high readings (e.g., 264 mg/dL on 2024-11-05 at 16:24) despite regular insulin administration.
• Insulin Dosing: NovoRapid and Tresiba dosing appears actively adjusted, reflecting the patient’s current metabolic needs. However, glucose variability may necessitate further review of the insulin regimen to achieve better glycemic control without risking hypoglycemia.

Vital Signs Stability:

• Stable Vital Signs: Blood pressure and pulse are stable, though low-normal for an elderly patient on multiple antihypertensive agents. Blood pressure values such as 137/69 mmHg (2024-11-06 at 20:26) reflect controlled hypertension.

Renal Function Monitoring and Adjustments:

• Medication Adjustment: Review and potentially adjust doses of medications affected by renal clearance (e.g., Jardiance, antihypertensives) to prevent further kidney damage. Monitor electrolytes and renal function closely, given the declining eGFR and elevated BUN.
• Considerations for Diuretics and Fluid Balance: Jardiance’s diuretic effect could exacerbate renal dysfunction (net I/O shows -3050 and -3750 on 2024-11-05 and 2024-11-06 respectively); consider discussing the balance between glycemic control and renal health.

Oncology Follow-Up:

• Rising Tumor Markers: The increase in CA 19-9 and CEA suggests possible disease progression or recurrence. A follow-up imaging study is advised.
• PD-L1 Expression: The patient’s PD-L1 expression (TPS between 1% and 50%) indicates a potential benefit from immunotherapy if systemic therapy is reconsidered.

Anemia Management:

• Addressing Anemia: The patient’s HGB of 9.9 g/dL reflects mild anemia, which may worsen with renal disease progression. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents could be considered, especially if symptoms worsen.

Lab (not posted)

• 2024-10-29 CA199 1774.70 U/mL

• 2024-10-15 CA199 987.42 U/mL

• 2024-09-26 CA199 650.84 U/mL

• 2024-07-13 CA199 255.38 U/mL

• 2024-05-21 CA199 (NM) 133.05 U/mL

• 2024-10-29 CEA 12.19 ng/mL

• 2024-10-15 CEA 7.56 ng/mL

• 2024-09-26 CEA 5.10 ng/mL

• 2024-07-13 CEA 3.82 ng/mL

• 2024-05-21 CEA (NM) 2.045 ng/mL

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[exam finding]

2024-11-08 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2024-11-08 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.347
2024-11-08 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2024-11-08 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.033
2024-11-08 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
2024-11-08 Anti-HBs value (NM) 25.600 mIU/mL
2024-11-08 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2024-11-08 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.008
2024-11-08 AFP (NM) 3.170 ng/ml
2024-11-08 CEA (NM) 2.400 ng/ml
2024-11-08 CA-153 (NM) 12.200 U/ml
2024-11-08 CA-125 (NM) 29.610 U/ml

2024-02-16 Anti-ENA SS-A (Ro) 1140 EliA U/ml
2024-02-14 Anti-ENA SS-B (La) <0.3 EliA U/ml
2021-11-17 Anti-ENA SS-A (Ro) 385 EliA U/ml
2021-11-16 Anti-ENA SS-B (La) <0.3 EliA U/ml

2020-11-12 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2020-11-12 Anti-HCV Value 0.07 S/CO
2020-11-12 Anti-HBc Reactive
2020-11-12 Anti-HBc Value 4.53 S/CO
2020-11-12 Anti-HBs 0.00 mIU/mL
2020-11-12 HBsAg Nonreactive
2020-11-12 HBsAg Value 0.48 S/CO

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-19 SOAP Ophthalmology Shen PeiYu
  • Prescription x3
    • Flucason oph suspension (fluorometholone 1mg/mL) QID OU 28D
    • Duratears oph oint (miniral oil, white petrolatum, anhydrous liquid lanolin) HS OU 28
    • Betason-N (betamethasone 2mg, neomycin 5mg; per gm) HS OU 28D
• 2024-11-28 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • Prescription x3
    • Duratears oph oint (miniral oil, white petrolatum, anhydrous liquid lanolin) HS OU 28D
    • calcium carbonate 500mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Alusa (aldioxa 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC
    • Clobetasol ointment 0.5mg/gm BID TOPI 28D
• 2024-11-05 ~ 2024-11-09 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Li ChaoShu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • Left breast cancer, invasive carcinoma, grade 3, ER: positive (moderate, 50%), PR: negative, Her2/neu negative (0+), Ki-67 30%, pT3N3M0, anatomic stage IIIC, prognostic stage IIIB, status post left modified radical mastectomy on 2024-11-06; ECOG 0
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Sicca syndrome, unspecified
    • Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement
    • Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine
    • Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland
  • CC
    • A protuding mass of left breast for one month.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 55-year-old female has a medical history of: 1) Sicca syndrome, 2) Hypertension, 3) Rheumatoid arthritis, and 4) Cervical cancer status post-hysterectomy 10 years ago.
    • She presented with a palpable, hard mass in her left breast that had been painful for the past two weeks, but she denied any other pain or discomfort. Due to the mass’s progressive enlargement, she sought medical attention at our general surgery clinic on 2024/10/15.
    • A breast ultrasound on 2024/10/17 revealed multiple suspicious lesions:
      • Lesion #2 at the 1 o’clock position, 3.20 cm from the nipple, size 0.85 x 1.03 cm.
      • Lesion #3 at the 3 o’clock position, 1.35 cm from the nipple, size 0.73 x 0.91 cm.
      • Lesion #4 at the 3 o’clock position, 2.84 cm from the nipple, size 1.05 x 2.23 cm.
    • These findings raised concern for left breast tumors, although bilateral fibroadenomas were also noted. A core needle biopsy on 2024/10/22 confirmed invasive carcinoma of no special type, with the following immunohistochemical findings:
      • ER: Positive
      • PR: Negative
      • HER2/neu: Negative
      • Ki-67 index: 30%
      • E-cadherin: Positive
    • The patient denied any nipple discharge, local edema, or nipple retraction. The diagnosis of invasive carcinoma of the left breast was made. After a thorough explanation of surgical treatment options, the patient opted for surgical intervention. She was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management in preparation for surgery.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Upon admission, the patient underwent a left modified radical mastectomy under general anesthesia on 2024/11/06. An abdominal ultrasound was performed, which revealed no abnormal findings. A whole-body PET scan showed no evidence of metastasis, and a brain MRI confirmed no intracranial lesions.
    • The post-operative course was uncomplicated and relatively smooth. The wound remained clean and dry, with tolerable pain levels. Two Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains were in place, with light sanguineous drainage noted. The final pathology report is still pending.
    • The patient was discharged in stable condition, with instructions to take the JP drains home. Follow-up for the final pathology results will be scheduled in the outpatient department.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# TID 5D if pain
• 2024-09-26 SOAP Ophthalmology Shen PeiYu
  • Prescription x3
    • Flucason oph suspension (fluorometholone 1mg/mL) QID OU 28D
    • Duratears oph oint (miniral oil, white petrolatum, anhydrous liquid lanolin) HS OU 28
    • Betason-N (betamethasone 2mg, neomycin 5mg; per gm) HS OU 28D
• 2024-08-05 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • Prescription x3
    • Duratears oph oint (miniral oil, white petrolatum, anhydrous liquid lanolin) HS OU 28D
    • calcium carbonate 500mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Alusa (aldioxa 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC
    • Trexan (methotrexate 2.5mg) 2# QW 28D 1# QD for 2 day weekly
    • Topsym cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) QD EXT 28D
• 2023-11-16 ~ 2023-11-17 POMR Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor
    • Sicca syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
    • Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Polyosteoarthritis
  • CC
    • Multiple joints pain over elbow, proximal interphalangeal joints and knees for years
    • Hand eczema for years
    • Eyelid swelling and itching for years, progressed in the recent two months
  • Present illness history
    • The case is a 54-year-old woman who has the past history of rheumatoid arthritis since 2005, under regular follow up and osteoarthritis over bilateral DIP joints.
    • According to her record, she initially presented with arthritis over bilateral shoulders, knees, and wrists. Elevated rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP were noted. As the impression of rheumatoid arthritis, she underwent DMARDs treatment. But the control of the disease was poor, etanercept was introduced subcutaneously twice weekly during Nov, 2009 and Jan, 2010; then during Mar, 2010 and Aug, 2010.
    • She received laparoscopic hysterectomy on 2010-10-12 for persisted moderate dysplasia (CIN II) with positive margin and she recovered well. Polyarthritis with pain was also noted. MabThera (rituximab) therapy was given since from 2010-12. After her previous Mabthera therapy, her clinical condition improved. She received Rituximab (1000mg) therapy since 2020-02-05. There was no side effect or discomfortable after Rituximab therapy. There was no fever or chills, no URI or UTI signs/symtpoms in past 2 weeks. No TOCC history was noted.
    • She presented with off and on hand eczema and multiple joints pain over elbow, proximal interphalangeal joints and knees for years. Eyelid swelling and itching for years were mentioned, which progressed in the recent two months. She also complaint about right dorsal foot pain since 2022-11. She stopped rehabilitation recently. She was admitted to ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 54-year-old woman who has the past history of rheumatoid arthritis since 2005.
    • She presented with off and on hand eczema and multiple joints pain over elbow, proximal interphalangeal joints and knees for years, eyelid swelling and itching for years, progressed in the recent two months, and right dorsal foot pain since 2022-11. She was admitted on 2023/11/16.
    • After admission, we checked the laboratory data which disclosed no signs of infection. She received steroid therapy of Mepron 40mg stat and 41st course immunotherapy of Rituximab 1000mg (self-paid) IV on 2023/11/16 smoothly. The whole therapeutic process was smooth & patient tolerated it well without severe side effect or complaints.
    • With relatively stable condition, she was discharged on 2023/11/17 and AIR OPD follow-up was arranged on 2023/11/20.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-14 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 130mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 900mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + Pyridoxal (pyridoxal 5-phosphate) 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-06 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 NS 900mg 500mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + Pyridoxal (pyridoxal 5-phosphate) 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-16 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-18 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-20 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-02 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-07-22 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-07-05 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-09-06 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2021-04-29 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2020-11-11 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2020-10-19 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2020-02-19 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2020-02-05 - Mabthera (rituximab) 1000mg NS 500mL 6hr
  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-01-15

[Hand-foot syndrome]

Hand-foot syndrome (HFS), also known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, is a well-documented side effect of certain chemotherapeutic agents, particularly liposomal formulations of doxorubicin (2024-12-06). It manifests as redness, swelling, and pain, primarily on the palms and soles. Autoimmune conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis or systemic autoimmune diseases (2024-11-05), can also contribute to similar symptoms, but their presentation is typically different, involving inflammatory arthritis or vasculitis.

Evidence-based evaluation:

• Chemotherapy-induced hand-foot syndrome:
  • The patient received liposomal doxorubicin 35 mg/m² on 2024-12-06. Liposomal doxorubicin is strongly associated with HFS, typically occurring within weeks after infusion. Symptoms can range from mild erythema to painful blisters, potentially aligning with her recent complaints.
  • Supporting evidence: The timing of chemotherapy (2024-12-06) and HFS onset aligns closely. Additionally, pre-existing autoimmune disorders do not predispose to HFS caused by liposomal doxorubicin, making this more likely to be drug-induced.
• Autoimmune contribution:
  • The patient has a history of rheumatoid arthritis with systemic involvement (2024-11-05) and sicca syndrome (2024-11-05). While these conditions are associated with inflammation, they rarely cause isolated hand-foot erythema and swelling without other systemic symptoms like arthritis flare or vasculitic changes.
  • Chronic use of immunomodulatory agents like hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) (2024-11-28) and rituximab (MabThera) (2023-11-16) might modulate but not exacerbate HFS-like symptoms.
• Synthesis:
  • Based on the evidence, the patient’s hand-foot syndrome is most likely related to recent chemotherapy with liposomal doxorubicin on 2024-12-06. However, the contribution of her autoimmune background, particularly if there are signs of systemic disease activity (e.g., vasculitis, arthritis flare), cannot be entirely excluded.

Recommendations:

• Clinical correlation: Detailed examination of the affected areas to assess for erythema, desquamation, or blistering.
• Supportive care for HFS:
  • Cooling of hands and feet.
  • Use of emollients or urea-based creams to prevent further irritation.
  • Analgesics for pain, if necessary.
• Monitoring for autoimmune disease flare:
  • Ensure no systemic symptoms such as fever, joint pain, or vasculitis signs.
  • Routine inflammatory marker checks (e.g., ESR, CRP) if symptoms persist.

[Potential HBV Reactivation and Need for Prophylaxis]

Background: The patient has serological evidence of past HBV exposure with the following results:

• Positive Anti-HBc (2024-11-08, 2020-11-12).
• Negative HBsAg (2024-11-08, 2020-11-12).
• Positive Anti-HBs (25.6 mIU/mL on 2024-11-08, 0.00 mIU/mL on 2020-11-12).

These findings suggest resolved HBV infection (HBsAg-negative, Anti-HBc-positive, and Anti-HBs-positive). However, her clinical history and immunosuppressive treatments place her at risk for HBV reactivation (HBVr).

Risk Factors for HBVr:

• Immunosuppressive Therapy:
  • The patient is undergoing rituximab (MabThera) treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (most recently on 2023-11-16) and received long-term rituximab since 2010. Rituximab is strongly associated with HBVr due to B-cell depletion, impairing immune surveillance of HBV. The risk of HBVr with rituximab can persist for 6–12 months after cessation.
  • Recent chemotherapy, including cyclophosphamide and epirubicin (2025-01-14, 2024-12-06), adds additional immunosuppression, increasing the likelihood of HBVr.
• Serological Status:
  • Resolved HBV infection with positive Anti-HBc and Anti-HBs levels below 50 mIU/mL poses an intermediate risk for reactivation.
  • The transient absence of Anti-HBs (0.00 mIU/mL on 2020-11-12) suggests fluctuating immune control over HBV, increasing her vulnerability.
• Clinical Evidence for Prophylaxis:
  • Rituximab-based Immunosuppression: The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) recommend HBV prophylaxis for Anti-HBc-positive patients undergoing rituximab therapy, regardless of Anti-HBs status, given the high risk of reactivation.
  • Chemotherapy in HBsAg-negative, Anti-HBc-positive Patients: Studies show up to 41% HBVr risk in patients treated with rituximab and systemic chemotherapy without prophylaxis.

Prophylaxis Recommendation: Prophylactic antiviral therapy is indicated. Options include:

• Baraclude (entecavir): Preferred due to its high potency, low resistance profile, and long-term safety in preventing HBVr.
• Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide): Equally effective with a better renal and bone safety profile, especially relevant if she develops chronic kidney disease or osteopenia from corticosteroids or chemotherapy.

Proposed Plan:

• Initiation of Antiviral Prophylaxis:
  • Start Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5 mg daily or Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg daily immediately, continuing for at least 6–12 months after completion of rituximab/chemotherapy.
• Monitoring:
  • Regular HBV DNA quantification (baseline and every 3 months) to ensure viral suppression.
  • Monitor liver function tests (AST, ALT, bilirubin) and inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) for signs of reactivation.

700168992

250114

[lab data]

2025-01-14 HBsAg Reactive
2025-01-14 HBsAg Value 1247.57 S/CO

2025-01-14 Anti-HBc Reactive
2025-01-14 Anti-HBc Value 6.86 S/CO

2025-01-14 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2025-01-14 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-12-19 Patho - spleen
  • Spleen, laparoscopic splenectomy — metastatic adenocarcinoma, high grade.
  • Sections show one spleen with metastatic adenocarcinoma. High grade.
  • IHC stains: CK7 (+), CK20 (-), ER (-, 0%), PAX-8 (+), p53 (aberrant type), suggestive of serous type. The spleenic tissue elsewhere reveals its regular white pulp and red pulp architecture.
• 2024-11-27 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the spleen, highly suspected malignancy with spleen metastasis.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Left ovary cancer s/p treatment, highly suspected tumor recurrence with spleen metastasis, rcTxNxM1, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-11-16 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Ovary cancer s/p operation.
    • A hypodense nodule (2.4cm) in spleen.
    • Right liver and renal cysts (4-14mm).
• 2023-11-18 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • R/O right renal cysts, around 1cm.
    • Thickening at gallbladder fundus, suggest follow up study.
    • Focal right subplueral ground glass (srs302 img7), suggest follow up.
• 2022-10-14 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • A hepatic cyst measuring 8 x 5 mm in S8 is noted.
    • A renal cyst measuring 1 cm in right lower pole is noted.
• 2022-04-30 CT - abdomen
  • s/p ATH and BSO. No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2021-12-24 Mammography
  • Impression: Focal architectural distortion in UOQ of right breast, could be due to post-op change, suggest clinical correlation and follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 2: Benign finding.
• 2021-10-20 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • A hepatic cyst measuring 8 x 5 mm in S8 is noted.
    • A renal cyst measuring 1 cm in right lower pole is noted.
  • Impression:
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-18 ~ 2024-12-22 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Suspected tumor recurrence with spleen metastasis, rcTxNxM1, stage IV. ECOG：0.
    • Left ovarian cancer stage IIIA post debulking surgery on 2016/06/07 and post chemotherapy.
  • CC
    • PET scan report revealed highly suspect splenic metastasis    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 63-year-old woman with a past history of ovarian cancer, stage IIIA, status post debulking surgery (2016/06/07), and status post adjuvant chemotherapy (Paclitaxel + Carboplatin + Avastin; Cycle 8 on 2016/12/08).
    • She has been regularly followed up in our oncology outpatient department. However, an abdominal CT scan on 2024/11/16, revealed a hypodense nodule (2.4 cm) in the spleen. She denied associated symptoms such as fever, dizziness, weakness, unexplained weight loss, epigastric pain, or easy bruising recently.
    • A self-paid F-18 FDG PET scan was performed on 2024/11/27, and the result was highly suspicious for tumor recurrence with splenic metastasis (rcTxNxM1, stage IV).
    • The patient was referred to Dr. Chen’s OPD. After discussion with the patient and her family, surgery was indicated. She is now admitted to our ward for a scheduled laparoscopic splenectomy.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the operation of laparoscopic splenectomy was performed smoothly on 2024/12/19. There was no fever, chillness, nausea nor vomiting after operation. The patient could tolerate oral diet after 1 days. Flatus was noted.
    • There was no obvious discomfort except mild wound pain. Under stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/12/22 with out-patient department follow-up.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Keto (ketorolac 10mg) 1# QID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 5D
• 2020-12-23 ~ 2020-12-25 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast microcalcification status post right breast needle localization with tumor excision on 2020/12/24
  • CC
    • Right breast microcalcification during healthy examination on 2020-10.
  • Present illness history
    • This 59 years old female has history of ovarian cancer stage IIIA, s/p debulking surgery on 2016/06/07 and chemotherapy, regular followed at oncology OPD. According to her statement, she was noted of right breast microcalcification during healthy examination in 2020-10.
    • Mammography was showed grouped punctate microcalcifications in UOQ of right breast on 2020/12/08. She went to our GS OPD for help on 2020/12/11. Arrange breast echo showed left 2020/12/02 small cyst, BIRADS-2. magnified mammography showed a 4mm focus of clustered, slightly pleomorphic microcalcifications at upper outer quadrant (UOQ) of right breast, with some microcalcifications seems to be in linear distribution, BIRADS-4b. Physical examination showed bilateral breast no palpable mass, no nipple discharge or retraction.
    • After fully explain, elective right breast needle localization with tumor excision was suggested. Under the impression of right breast microcalcifications. She was admitted to our ward for surgical management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, right breast needle localization with wide excision was performed on 2020/12/24. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. During the hospitalization analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. The wound is clean without hematoma. Under improved general condition, she was allowed to discharge today and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
• 2018-09-02 ~ 2018-09-08 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery He Bin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • K56.7 - partial intestinal obstruction
    • C56.9 - Ovarian cancer pT3aN0 status post operation and chemotherapy
  • CC
    • Suffered from acute abdominal severe pain with repeating vomitting for three days
  • Present illness history
    • THis is a 57-year-old female with past history of
      • Left ovarian cancer T1N0M0 s/p TH +retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy + radical dissection on 2016/06/06.
      • Right inguinal hernia s/p hernia repaired on 2016/06/06
      • Uterine myoma s/p on 2006 Caeaarean section s/p 3 times.
    • She suffered from acute abdominal severe pain with keeping vomitting for three days, so she came to our ER for symptoms relief. However, symptoms relapsed yesterday.
    • No stool passage was noticed, so she was sent to our ER. Abdominal fullness with cramping intermittently as well as nausea and vomiting were complained.
    • Lab data revealed CRP 8.46 with band form predominent. Mild fever was also noticed.
    • Abdominal CT showed small bowel dilatation, r/o adhesion ileus and ascending colon diverticula.
    • GS was consulted and adhesion ileus was impressed. She was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO and NG tube placement with decompression was performed.
    • We prescribed Flumarin Q12H for prevent infection.
    • Owing to abdominal fullness, IV-form promeran were prescribed.
    • KUB was arranged that revealed improved of ileus and has stool passage.
    • Due to improved symptoms and studies, semi-liquid diet was ordered for the patient. No specific discomforts were noted.
    • Owing to no specific dicomforts, the patient can be discharged today. Follow-up at the outpatient department of GS was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Gaslan 40mg 1# TID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Paran (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# Q6H 7D
• 2016-06-29 ~ 2016-06-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Wan XiangLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Z51.12- Left ovarian cancer, cT3aN0M0, stage IIIA s/p operation
    • Chemotherapy with Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin (C1) on 2016-06-29
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy at today.
  • Present illness history
    • This 55-year-old woman patient suffered from abdominal fullness with poor appetite in 2016-03. No body weight loss and abdominal pain was noted.
    • Abdominal CT on 2016-06-03 showed cystic tumor (9.8x12.2cm) in the pelvic cavity, R/O ovarian malignancy and if proven malignancy, cstate T1N0Mx.
    • Gynecologic ultrasound on 2016-06-03 showed showed ascites, pelvic mass (solid mass) 115x88mm and uterine myoma.
    • Panendoscopy on 2016-06-04 showed: 1. GERD, Gr A.; 2. superficial gastritis, antrum.
    • Colon fiberoscopy on 2016-06-04 showed: 1. Colon diverticulosis, A colon, T colon and S colon; 2. Internal hemorrhoids, minimal.
    • She had repair of inguinal hernia without bowel resection and TH + retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy + radical dissection on 2016-06-06.
    • Left ovary pathology showed mixed epithelial carcinoma (endometrioid + serous type), low-grade, pT3aNO; FIGO IIIA2.
    • Omentum pathology showed involved by ovarian carcinoma. She had Port-A catheter insertion on 2016-06-20.
    • Now, she was admitted to our ward for chemotherapy with Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin (C1).
• 2016-06-03 ~ 2016-06-11 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Zeng LunNa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C56.2 - Left ovarian cancer, cstate T1N0Mx
    • K41.91 - Right inguinal hernia
    • 2016/06/06 Debulking surgery
  • CC
    • Abdominal fullness in recent 3 months and fever in this morning
  • Present illness history
    • This 55 year old female, G3P3, suffering from lower abdominal pain for 3 month. Initially, she felt mild epigastric pain and the symptoms relieved by medications prescribed from LMD. However, she began to feel abdominal distension and mild lower abdominal tenderness (bloating sensation). The symptoms can be relieved by menthol packing and no progression in these months.
    • This morning, she felt fever and found the body temperature raised up to 39’C (by axillary). Patient denied of any other symptoms such as headache, cough, dyspnea, vaginal bleeding, dysuria and constipation in these days. Due to the fever, she came to our ER for help.
    • In ER, vital sign showed fever and tachycardia. Physical examination showed lower abdominal/pelvic tenderness and right inguinal herniation. CT image reported cystic tumor in the pelvic cavity, r/o ovarian malignancy. Then, she was consulted to our department and under the echo, it showed profused amount of ascites with a huge cystic mass with solid content within the cavity and its size was about 12x10cm and there were several small myomas found as well.
    • Under the impression of ovarian tumor,she was admitted to GYN department for the further management and evaluation.
    • Surgical intervention will be performed next week after all the surveys.

[surgical operation]

• 2025-01-06
  • Surgery
    • Port-A insertion, R’t after R’t cephalic vein exploration        
  • Finding
    • We explore and identify the R’t cephaic vein & use cutdown method to insert the 7 Fr cathter into it. We also use intra-operative EKG to check its position.  
• 2020-12-24
  • Surgery
    • needle localization wide excision
  • Finding
    • right breast, UOQ, microclacication lesion
• 2024-12-19
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic splenetomy
    • Post-OP Dx: Splenic tumor, suspect metastasis       
  • Finding
    • Spleen about 8x4 cm with a 2.5 cm hard tumor at hilum. We endo-GIA-45-2.5 x 1 to transect the splenic artery and vein.
    • Peritoneal adhesion between omentum and small bowel and we lysis all of them.
    • No visible peritoneal seeding.
    • Blood loss about 30 ml.   
• 2023-06-14
  • Surgery
    • phaco+ pciol (os) NIDEK +20.5D   - Finding
    • cataract os
• 2023-05-17
  • Surgery
    • phaco+ pciol    NIDEK + 19.5D od    
  • Finding
    • cataract od  
• 2023-02-03
  • Surgery
    • Port-A removal, R’t        
  • Finding
    • A Port-A located over R`t subclavian region, We sent the catheter tip for culture.
• 2016-06-06 17:41
  • Surgery
    • Repair of inguinal hernia without bowel resection
  • Finding
    • Right inguinal hernia, indirect type.
    • Repair: Perfix mesh (medium) as umbrella plug and onlay mesh.
• 2016-06-06 13:04
  • Surgery
    • TH + retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy + radical dissection for debulking
  • Finding
    • ascites: 3200c.c yellowish fluid was found while opening the peritoneum
    • a huge left ovarian tumor with size 12x10cm noted with severe adhesion to the pelvic wall
    • anterior wall of the uterus was totally adhered to the bladder wall. Adhesiolysis was performed before performing hysterectomy.
    • multiple small myomas were found within the uterus
    • right side oary: atrophy
    • there was tumor seeding at the cul-de-sac area . Whitish patch covered the base of the sacrum area? Tumor?
    • ATH + RSO were performed
    • BPLND were performed smoothly, but there was not much lymph node found, no lymph node enlargement found
    • the left ovarian tumor was opened by the scarpel and showed necrotic solid contents
    • omentectomy was performed as well
    • blood loss: 800c.c

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-14 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 900mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-01-14

[Patient Summary]

• The patient, a 63-year-old woman with a history of stage IIIA left ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2016-06-07, presents with evidence of suspected recurrent ovarian cancer with splenic metastasis, confirmed by pathology post-laparoscopic splenectomy (2024-12-19).
• Current labs also reveal an HBV-positive status with reactive HBsAg and Anti-HBc, but non-reactive Anti-HCV (2025-01-14).
• Treatment for recurrence has been initiated with paclitaxel and carboplatin on 2025-01-14.
• Other findings, such as historical elevated CA-125 (2024-11-18), suggest disease recurrence progression.
• Key current concerns include managing metastatic ovarian cancer recurrence while addressing HBV infection risk associated with immunosuppressive chemotherapy and preventing potential HBV reactivation.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Recurrent Ovarian Cancer with Splenic Metastasis

• Objective
  • Imaging:
    • PET (2024-11-27): Increased FDG uptake in the spleen; splenic malignancy highly suspected.
    • CT Abdomen (2024-11-16): Hypodense nodule (2.4 cm) in the spleen.
  • Pathology:
    • Splenic adenocarcinoma (high grade) confirmed with IHC suggesting serous type (CK7+, PAX-8+, p53 aberrant, ER-negative) (2024-12-19).
  • Treatment:
    • Laparoscopic splenectomy (2024-12-19): Successful tumor removal with minimal blood loss.
    • Chemotherapy (2025-01-14): Paclitaxel 175 mg/m² + Carboplatin AUC 5 initiated.
  • Tumor markers:
    • Elevated CA-125 (2024-11-18): 8.180 U/mL, consistent with ovarian cancer progression.
• Assessment
  • Disease status: Recurrent high-grade serous ovarian cancer (stage IV, rcTxNxM1) with splenic metastasis confirmed.
  • Current condition: Post-splenectomy recovery appears stable. Initiation of platinum-based chemotherapy is appropriate and aligns with NCCN guidelines for stage IV recurrent ovarian cancer.
  • Prognosis: Depends on response to chemotherapy and ongoing monitoring of disease burden via tumor markers and imaging.
• Recommendations
  • Continue chemotherapy as planned (paclitaxel/carboplatin every 21 days).
  • Monitor CA-125 levels pre-cycle for response evaluation.
  • Schedule follow-up imaging (PET or CT) after 3–4 cycles to assess disease response.
  • Evaluate the need for maintenance therapy (e.g., PARP inhibitors like Olaparib (Lynparza) if BRCA mutation-positive).
  • Provide supportive care (antiemetics, growth factor support if needed).

Problem 2. HBV-Positive Status

• Objective
  • Lab results (2025-01-14):
    • HBsAg reactive, Anti-HBc reactive, Anti-HCV non-reactive.
    • HBV DNA levels are not reported, requiring evaluation.
  • Clinical history:
    • No reported liver-related symptoms; ALT and AST within normal limits (2025-01-13).
• Assessment
  • Risk of HBV reactivation: Chemotherapy, particularly with Taxol (paclitaxel) and carboplatin, poses a moderate-to-high risk of HBV reactivation.
  • Current liver function is stable, with no evidence of active hepatitis or significant hepatic impairment.
• Recommendations
  • Perform HBV DNA quantification urgently to assess viral replication activity.
  • Initiate antiviral prophylaxis with Baraclude (entecavir) or Viread (tenofovir), following NCCN guidelines, regardless of DNA levels.
  • Monitor liver function (ALT, AST, bilirubin) and HBV DNA levels every visit during chemotherapy.

Problem 3. General Metabolic and Hematologic Monitoring

• Objective
  • Labs (2025-01-13):
    • Normal renal function: Creatinine 0.41 mg/dL, eGFR 166 mL/min/1.73m².
    • Stable hematologic profile: WBC 6.84 × 10³/µL, PLT 300 × 10³/µL, HGB 13.1 g/dL.
  • Historical stability: No prior significant metabolic abnormalities noted.
• Assessment
  • Chemotherapy-associated risks include potential cytopenias, nephrotoxicity (from carboplatin), and hepatotoxicity.
  • Current parameters support chemotherapy administration without immediate dose adjustment.
• Recommendations
  • Monitor CBC and metabolic panel prior to each chemotherapy cycle.
  • Prophylactic antiemetics and hydration to mitigate side effects.
  • Initiate granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) prophylaxis if neutropenia is observed in subsequent cycles.

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[lab data]

2023-08-23 HBsAg Reactive
2023-08-23 HBsAg Value 4279.15 S/CO

2023-08-23 Anti-HBs 0.02 mIU/mL

2023-08-23 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-08-23 Anti-HBc Value 7.86 S/CO

2023-08-23 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-08-23 Anti-HCV Value 0.10 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-12-31 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/04/23, the lesion in the L5-sacrum junction is slightly more evident. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change in a little more severe status? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Some new faint hot spots in the posterior aspect of bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please also follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2024-12-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis, antrum
  • Post pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy
• 2024-12-24 KUB
  • Surgical clips over the RUQ region of abdomen.
  • Atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta and bilateral iliac arteries.
  • small size of liver?
• 2024-12-24 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in right atrium
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • LLL mass and RLL nodule due to metastasis.
  • Platelike lung atelectasis over Rt lower lung zone
• 2024-12-16 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Metastases on both lungs.
• 2024-12-12 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: abdominal pain
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Some LNs at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and inguinal regions.
    • Bil. lung nodules.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation.
    • Some LNs at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and inguinal regions (progression).
    • Progression of lung metastases.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver.
• 2024-12-12 KUB
  • Linear radiopaque density in right upper abdomen, stent?
  • Mild lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-09-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • S/P whipple operation.
    • There are enlarged lymph nodes (up to 2.7cm) in upper abdomen and left neck, could be due to metastatic lymph nodes, progression.
    • Bilateral lung tumors up to cm in left lower lung, could be due to lung metastasis, progression as compare with CT study on 2024-06-05.
    • Calcifications of abdominal aorta.
  • Impression:
    • S/P whipple operation.
    • Progression of metastatic lymph nodes in upper abdomen and left neck.
    • Multiple lung metastasis, with progression.
• 2024-06-05 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/02/20.
    • Prior CT identified a large LN (2.2cm) at left lower neck is noted again, stationary. Metastatic node S/P C/T shows stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified some LNs at the mediastinum, mesentery, and aortocaval space are noted again, increasing in size.
      • Metastatic nodes S/P C/T show progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified several metastases on both lungs are noted again, decreasing in size that is c/w bilateral lung metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
    • S/P Whipple operation and S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Pneumobilia on both lobe IHDs is noted.
    • Atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac artery.
• 2024-04-23 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/08/30, the lesions in the middle T-spines and bilateral S-I joints are slightly more evident. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change in a little more severe status? other nature?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2024-03-05 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • Lung, ? Side, CT-guide biopsy — Consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma from bile duct
  • Sections show mucinous glandular cells proliferating along the alveolar wall. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), CDX2(+), and TTF-1(-). The results are consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma from bile duct. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study.
• 2024-02-20 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of extrahepatic bile duct
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. A large LN (2.2cm) at left lower neck.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum and mesentery.
    • Bil. lung nodules.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. A large LN (2.2cm) at left lower neck.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum and mesentery.
    • Bil. lung nodules.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
• 2023-10-23 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with pancreas invasion s/p whipple operation
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p whipple op. with stent placement at pancreatic duct
    • s/p small intestinal op.
    • There is no recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
  • Imp:
    • s/p whipple op. with stent placement at pancreatic duct
    • s/p small intestinal op.
    • THere is no recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2023-08-30 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the right rib cage, maxilla, some L-spine, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2023-08-28 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lung are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.

[MedRec]

• 2025-01-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2024-11-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S
    • extrahepatic cholangiocarcinom with pancreas invasion s/p whipple operation
    • she came for chemotherapy
    • 2023-09-05 C/T with CDDP + Gemzar C1D8, add oral TS-1
    • 2023-09-19 CDDP + Gemzar C2D1, intolerence to TS-1
    • 2023-09-26 CDDP + Gemzar C2D8
    • 2023-10-11 CDDP + Gemzar C3D1
    • 2023-10-17 CDDP + Gemzar C3D8, GI upset, postpond to next week, arrange CT abdomen
    • 2023-10-24 CDDP + Gemzar C3D8
    • 2023-11-07 CDDP + Gemzar C4D1, CT abdomen: no recurrence
    • 2023-11-21 CDDP + Gemzar C4D8
    • 2023-12-05 CDDP + Gemzar C5D1
    • 2023-12-19 CDDP + Gemzar C5D8, reduced dose owing to nausea and vomiting
    • 2024-01-02 CDDP + Gemzar C6D1
    • 2024-01-16 CDDP + Gemzar C6D8
    • 2024-02-20 extrahepatic cholangiocarcinom with pancreas invasion s/p whipple operation s/p CDDP + gemzar, CT abdomen:
    • 2024-02-27 CT adomen: lung mets, suggest lungbiopsy
    • 2024-03-19 Lung biopsy: metastasis, suggest C/T with FOLFOX, explain to Pt and family
    • 2024-04-11 s/p FOLFOX x1
    • 2024-05-07 s/p FOLFOX x2, 47079B for 1st line C/T
    • 2024-05-23 s/p FOLFOX x3, DC 47079B
    • 2024-06-12 s/p FOLFOX x4, CT abd: tumor regression
    • 2024-07-09 s/p FOLFOX x5, pt refuse C/T beyond 6 cycles
    • 2024-08-06 s/p FOLFOX x6, arrange CT chest + Abd next visit
    • 2024-09-03 s/p FOLFOX x7, arrange CT che + abd on 09/24
    • 2024-10-01 refuse C/T, CT chest: progression, Port, 47079B (FOLFOX), explain oral UFUR (self paid) or IO with Nivolumab
    • 2024-10-15 continue UFUR, F/U monthly
    • 2024-11-12 continue UFUR, port, arr CT abd + che on 2024/12/31
• 2024-11-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription x2
    • UFT (tegafur 100mg, Uracil 224mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 28D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 28D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 28D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 2# HS 28D
    • NS 20mL ST IVD
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL 10mL ST IRRI
• 2023-12-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S
    • extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with pancreas invasion s/p whipple operation
    • she came for chemotherapy
      • 2023-09-05 C/T with CDDP+gemzar C1D8, add oral TS-1
      • 2023-09-19 CDDP + Gemzar C2D1, intolerence to TS-1
      • 2023-09-26 CDDP + Gemzar C2D8
      • 2023-10-11 CDDP + Gemzar C3D1
      • 2023-10-17 CDDP + Gemzar C3D8, GI upset, postpond to next week, arrange CT abdomen
      • 2023-10-24 CDDP + Gemzar C3D8
      • 2023-11-07 CDDP + Gemzar C4D1, CT abdomen: no recurrence
      • 2023-11-21 CDDP + Gemzar C4D8
      • 2023-12-05 CDDP + Gemzar C5D1
      • 2023-12-19 CDDP + Gemzar C5D8, reduced dose owing to nausea and vomiting
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 14D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# QN 14D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 14D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 14D
    • Buscopan (hyoscine-N-butylbromide 10mg) 1# PRNTID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNTID 7D
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL 10mL ST IRRI
• 2023-09-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S
    • extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with pancreas invasion s/p whipple operation
    • she came for chemotherapy
      • 2023-09-05 C/T with CDDP+gemzar C1D8, add oral TS-1
  • Prescription
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL 10mL ST IRRI
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 14D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • TS-1 25 (tegafur 25mg, gimeracil 7.25mg, oteracil 24.5mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2023-08-27 ~ 2023-08-31 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Distal common bile duct tumor S/P pylorus oreserving pancreaticoduodenectomy on 2023/07/26. Pathology: Bile duct, extrahepatic, common S/P Whipple procedure, adenocarcinoma. pancreas Whipple procedure, invaded by adenocarcinoma. Intestine, small, duodenal, Whipple procedure, invaded by adenocarcinoma with lymph nodes metastasis (1/1), pT2N1M0
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 72-year-old woman, a patient of distal common bile duct tumor S/P pylorus oreserving oancreaticoduodenectomy on 2023/07/26, she presented with tea-color urine for post fure days and developed jaundice on her face and eyes over the last two days. She visited to local clinic where bilirubi levels were detected and she came to FuRen Univ Hospital for further evaluaiton and survey on 2023/07/21.
    • At FuRen Univ Hospital laboratory showed ALT:481, GGT:1068, TBI:6.28, DBI:4.5 and ALP:513. Abdominal CT (2023/07/21) showed suspicious distal common bile duct lesion. ERCP was performed. During the procedure, high resistance and couldn’t successfully insert the guidewire into the CBD. Given the unsuccessful ERCP, PTGBD was recommended.
    • The Pathology (2023/08/01) proved Bile duct, extrahepatic, common S/P Whipple procedure, adenocarcinoma. pancreas, Whipple procedure, invaded by adenocarcinoma. Intertine, small, duodenal, Whipple procedure, invaded by adenocarcinoma with lymph nodes metastasis (1/1), pT2N1M0 was diagnosed 2023/07/27 at FuRen Univ Hospital.
    • The HBsAg/Anti-Hbc showed positive on 2023/08/23. Tumor marker showed CA:199: 10.632 U/ml , CEA: 0.953 ng/ml.
    • Today, she was admitted for chemotherapy and port-A installation on 2023/08/27.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, port-A was inserted on 8/28 23. Hydration & chemotherapty with Gemzar (800mg/m2) plus Cisplatin (40mg/m2) were given on 8/29 23, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Bone scan was done on 2023-08-30. She was discharged on 2023-08-31 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
• 2023-08-23 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S
    • extrahepatic cholangiocarcinom with pancreas invasion s/p whipple operation
    • she came for chemotherapy
  • P
    • check CBC, CEA, CA199, bio

[consultation]

• 2024-03-04 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for lung biopsy.
    • This 73-year-old woman, a patient of Distal common bile duct tumor S/P pylorus oreserving oancreaticoduodenectomy on 2023/07/26.
    • Pathology: Bile duct, extrahepatic, common S/P Whipple procedure, adenocarcinoma.
      • pancreas Whipple procedure, invaded by adenocarcinoma.
      • Intestine, small, duodenal, Whipple procedure, invaded by adenocarcinoma with lymph nodes metastasis (1/1), pT2N1M0,
    • the abdomen CT was done 2024/02/20, the report showed
      • S/P operation.
      • A large LN (2.2cm) at left lower neck.
      • Some LNs at mediastinum and mesentery.
      • Bil. lung nodules c/w lung metastases.
      • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • So we need your help for lung biopsy.
  • A
    • This 73-year-old female patient is a case of LUL lung nodule, r/o lung metastasis. CT-guided biopsy is indicated. Please chek platelet, PT, and aPTT before this procedure. We will inform the risk of insufficient specimen, pneumothorax, hemorrhage, infection, and air embolism to the patient and the family.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-14 - Opdivo (nivolumab) 240mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-12-16 - Opdivo (nivolumab) 240mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-07-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 570mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4050mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4050mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-16 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 30mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-02 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 30mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-19 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 30mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-05 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-21 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-07 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-24 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-10-11 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-26 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-19 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-05 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-29 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 40mg/m2 57mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

Systemic therapy for advanced cholangiocarcinoma - 2024-03-05 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/systemic-therapy-for-advanced-cholangiocarcinoma

• INITIAL THERAPY
  • Good performance status and no hyperbilirubinemia
    • Gemcitabine plus cisplatin and durvalumab
    • Gemcitabine plus cisplatin and pembrolizumab
    • Gemcitabine plus cisplatin
    • Gemcitabine plus oxaliplatin
    • Gemcitabine plus capecitabine
    • Gemcitabine plus nabpaclitaxel
    • Gemcitabine plus S-1
    • Non-gemcitabine-based regimens
  • Good performance status and persistent biliary obstruction
    • Fluorouracil-based regimens
  • Borderline performance status
    • Leucovorin-modulated fluorouracil
    • Capecitabine
    • Gemcitabine alone
    • Biweekly gemcitabine plus cisplatin
• SECOND-LINE THERAPY AND BEYOND
  • Cytotoxic chemotherapy
    • Patients initially treated with gemcitabine plus cisplatin
      • FOLFOX
      • Liposomal irinotecan
      • Capecitabine plus oxaliplatin
      • Capecitabine plus irinotecan
      • Fluoropyrimidine alone
      • Antiangiogenic therapy
        • Bevacizumab
        • Regorafenib
        • Ramucirumab
    • Patients initially treated with gemcitabine plus oxaliplatin
      • Gemcitabine plus capecitabine
      • Capecitabine plus cisplatin
      • FOLFIRI with or without bevacizumab
  • Molecularly targeted therapy
    • Next-generation sequencing to identify actionable molecular abnormalities
      • Immunotherapy
        • Biomarker-selected patients
          • dMMR/MSI-H
          • PD-L1 overexpression
          • Tumor mutational burden
        • Biomarker-unselected patients
          • Combined immunotherapy for patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
      • FGFR inhibitors for FGFR fusion-positive tumors
        • Pemigatinib
        • Infigratinib
        • Futibatinib
        • Erdafitinib
      • Ivosidenib for IDH-mutated cholangiocarcinoma
      • TRK inhibitor therapy for TRK fusion-positive cancers
      • BRAF V600E-mutated cancers
      • RET fusion-positive tumors
      • HER2-positive tumors
        • Trastuzumab plus pertuzumab
        • Trastuzumab plus tucatinib
        • Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan
        • Zanidatamab
        • Lapatinib
      • KRAS G12C mutant tumors
        • Adagrasib
      • What is the role of EGFR inhibitors? - There is no established role for EGFR inhibitors in the treatment of metastatic cholangiocarcinoma.

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2025-01-14

[Summary]

This 73-year-old woman with advanced extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (post-Whipple operation, 2023-07-26) has metastatic disease involving the lungs and lymph nodes, chronic viral hepatitis B, anemia, and systemic complications. She is currently on nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, which introduces additional considerations for her anemia, metastatic disease, and overall care.

• The patient’s metastatic cholangiocarcinoma is progressing despite multiple lines of therapy, including CDDP + Gemzar (2023-09-05 to 2024-01-16, with TS-1 for the first week), FOLFOX (2024-04-11 to 2024-08-06), and now nivolumab since 2024-12-16. Imaging suggests disease progression (2024-12-12) with persistent lung metastases and lymphadenopathy.
• She has anemia, worsened by chronic disease, prior chemotherapy, systemic inflammation, and possible nutritional deficiencies. Her current hemoglobin is 7.5 g/dL (2025-01-13).
• Chronic viral hepatitis B (HBsAg positive, 2023-08-23) is being managed with Baraclude (entecavir). Liver function is stable but complicated by grade 3-4 fatty liver and small liver size (2024-12-24).
• Supportive care includes management of gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., reflux esophagitis) and electrolyte imbalances.

[Problems]

Problem 1. Metastatic Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

• Objective:
  • Imaging confirms metastatic disease with progression:
    • Bilateral lung nodules, increasing in size (CT, 2024-12-12; 2024-09-24).
    • Enlarged retroperitoneal, mesenteric, pelvic lymph nodes (CT, 2024-12-12; 2024-09-24).
  • Biopsy confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma originating from the bile duct (lung biopsy, 2024-03-05).
  • Prior therapies (CDDP + Gemzar, FOLFOX) showed initial partial response but later progression (CT, 2024-10-01).
  • Currently on nivolumab (2024-10-15) as palliative immunotherapy for progression after chemotherapy.
• Assessment:
  • The patient is experiencing progressive metastatic disease despite treatment. Nivolumab offers potential for stabilization or response, although its effects can be delayed and variable in advanced biliary tract cancers. Fatigue and anemia could reflect disease burden or nivolumab-related immune effects.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue nivolumab therapy with close monitoring for immune-related adverse events (e.g., autoimmune anemia, hepatitis, colitis).
  • Schedule restaging imaging (CT chest/abdomen, bone scan) within the next 4-6 weeks to evaluate treatment response.
  • Monitor tumor markers (e.g., CA 19-9, CEA) and systemic symptoms to assess progression.

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Current hemoglobin: 7.5 g/dL (2025-01-13), worsening over time (9.4 g/dL on 2024-12-30, 10.3 g/dL on 2024-11-12).
  • Normocytic, normochromic anemia (MCV 91.9 fL, MCHC 33.0 g/dL, 2025-01-13).
  • Chronic anemia likely due to:
    • Cancer-related anemia: Systemic inflammation and chronic disease (CRP 6.6 mg/dL, 2024-12-30).
    • Bone marrow suppression: Previous chemotherapy regimens.
    • Nutritional deficiency: Possible folate or iron deficiency despite supplementation.
    • Nivolumab-related autoimmune anemia: Immune-mediated hemolysis is a differential consideration.
• Assessment:
  • The anemia is multifactorial, primarily driven by chronic disease and treatment effects. The drop in hemoglobin suggests worsening anemia. Nivolumab could be contributing via immune mechanisms, and its potential impact should be evaluated.
• Recommendations:
  • Diagnostics:
    • Iron studies: Serum iron, ferritin, TIBC, and transferrin saturation.
    • Vitamin B12 and folate levels: Confirm sufficiency despite supplementation.
    • Reticulocyte count: Evaluate bone marrow response.
    • Peripheral smear and hemolysis markers: LDH, haptoglobin, indirect bilirubin to assess for autoimmune hemolysis.
  • Management:
    • Blood transfusion: If symptomatic (e.g., dyspnea, fatigue) or hemoglobin falls below 7.0 g/dL.
    • Consider initiating erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if iron-replete and anemia persists.
    • Adjust supportive care: Continue Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate) and folic acid as prescribed.
  • Monitor closely for nivolumab-related anemia; consider corticosteroids if immune-mediated anemia is confirmed.

Problem 3. Chronic Viral Hepatitis B

• Objective:
  • HBsAg reactive, Anti-HBs nonprotective (2023-08-23).
  • Liver function tests are stable (ALT 23 U/L, AST 45 U/L, 2025-01-13) despite fatty liver and metastatic burden.
  • Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5 mg QD is ongoing (2025-01-07).
• Assessment:
  • Chronic hepatitis B is well controlled with entecavir, minimizing the risk of reactivation during nivolumab therapy. Liver metastases are not evident, but the underlying liver disease may limit hepatic reserve.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5 mg QD.
  • Monitor liver function monthly, including ALT, AST, bilirubin, and albumin, especially given nivolumab’s potential for immune-related hepatitis.
  • Educate the patient to avoid hepatotoxic agents (e.g., alcohol, unnecessary medications).

Problem 4. Reflux Esophagitis and Gastric Issues (hereafter not posted)

• Objective:
  • Reflux esophagitis (LA Grade A) and superficial gastritis (EGD, 2024-12-27).
  • Current treatment: Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg QDAC.
• Assessment:
  • Symptoms appear controlled with Nexium, but prolonged PPI use increases the risk of osteoporosis, particularly relevant given Tc-99m bone scan findings (2024-12-31) showing possible degenerative changes.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg QDAC.
  • Evaluate for osteoporosis with a DEXA scan given prolonged PPI use and cancer history.
  • Monitor for symptoms of anemia or malabsorption secondary to PPI use.

Problem 5. Problem: Electrolyte Imbalance (Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia)

• Objective:
  • Persistent hyponatremia (Na 127 mmol/L, 2025-01-13; 123-135 mmol/L since 2023-08-23).
  • Hypokalemia (K 3.2 mmol/L, 2025-01-13; 3.1 mmol/L, 2024-12-27).
• Assessment:
  • Hyponatremia may be due to SIADH (paraneoplastic syndrome) or chronic liver disease.
  • Hypokalemia likely reflects nutritional deficits, medications, or gastrointestinal loss.
• Recommendations:
  1. Correct sodium cautiously, prioritizing oral intake or isotonic fluids if asymptomatic.
  2. Supplement potassium orally (or IV if severe or symptomatic).
  3. Reassess electrolytes weekly to guide further interventions.

2024-12-13

The patient, a 73-year-old female with a history of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with pancreatic invasion, is currently undergoing treatment and follow-up for metastatic disease.

Key Summary:

• Objective Findings:
  • CT and Imaging History:
    • Progression of retroperitoneal and mesenteric lymph nodes, bilateral lung nodules indicating metastasis, and atherosclerotic changes in major vessels.
    • Previously, there was a Whipple operation (2023-07-26) for the cholangiocarcinoma.
  • Histopathology:
    • Biopsy-confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma consistent with bile duct origin (lung wedge biopsy, 2024-03-05).
  • Lab Values:
    • Elevated inflammatory markers (CRP: 12.5 mg/dL).
    • Persistent anemia (HGB: 10.6 g/dL).
    • Stable bilirubin and liver function values.
    • Persistent mild hyponatremia (Na: 132 mmol/L).
  • Therapies Administered:
    • Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (CDDP + Gemzar).
    • FOLFOX regimen during progressive disease.
    • Oral UFUR as maintenance since 2024-10-15 due to refusal of further intravenous chemotherapy.
• Ongoing Complications:
  • Persistent metastasis (progressive on imaging and biopsy-confirmed).
  • Grade 3-4 fatty liver changes.
  • Atherosclerosis and other comorbidities (e.g., hypertension and chronic hepatitis B).
• Active Treatment:
  • Palliative chemotherapy with UFUR.
  • Symptomatic management with analgesics and antiemetics (e.g., Tramadol + Acetaminophen, Metoclopramide).
  • Nutritional and gastrointestinal support (folic acid, sennosides, MgO).

Problem-Oriented Comments:

• Objective (Findings and Historical Context):
  • Disease History and Progression: Imaging and histological evidence confirm progression of metastatic cholangiocarcinoma since 2024-03-05 with lung metastases and nodal involvement.
  • Therapeutic Response:
    • Initial Cisplatin-Gemcitabine: Modest tumor control but discontinued due to adverse events (GI upset, dose reduction required).
    • FOLFOX: Partial regression in earlier cycles (2024-06-12), but therapy was declined by the patient after 6 cycles.
    • Maintenance UFUR: Current therapy since 2024-10-15; imaging (e.g., CT) indicates further progression.
  • Comorbidities: Chronic hypertension, viral hepatitis B, and cardiovascular risks from significant atherosclerosis.
  • Supportive Management: Ongoing symptomatic management with NSAIDs, gastrointestinal protection, and psychological support.
• Assessment (Rationale and Historical Analysis):
  • Primary Cancer:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma is confirmed with secondary metastatic sites, including lungs and retroperitoneal nodes.
  • Treatment Outcome:
    • Standard-of-care (CDDP + Gemzar) provided initial disease control but limited by toxicity.
    • FOLFOX provided a transient response; however, refusal of further cycles after 6 sessions reflects patient preference and likely poor tolerance.
    • Oral UFUR is a suboptimal maintenance strategy but appropriate given patient refusal of aggressive therapy.
  • Current Challenges:
    • Persistent metastasis despite multi-line systemic therapies.
    • Hyponatremia, anemia, and CRP elevation indicating inflammatory and nutritional challenges.
    • Quality-of-life considerations, including tolerability of oral chemotherapy and palliation.
• Recommendations (Next Steps):
  • Immediate Considerations:
    • Disease Management:
      • Consider molecular profiling (e.g., NGS) for targeted therapies (e.g., FGFR inhibitors for fusion-positive tumors, Ivosidenib for IDH1 mutations, etc.).
      • Evaluate suitability for immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., Nivolumab, Pembrolizumab) based on MSI/dMMR status or PD-L1 expression.
    • Symptom Palliation:
      • Optimize pain control with multimodal analgesia, potentially including low-dose opioids.
      • Manage gastrointestinal symptoms (adjust proton pump inhibitors, sennosides as needed).
      • Monitor and correct electrolyte imbalances (e.g., Na correction with tailored hydration).
    • Monitoring: Repeat imaging (CT abdomen/chest) as scheduled (12/31/2024) for assessment of disease trajectory.
  • Long-Term Considerations:
    • Engage in comprehensive palliative care with psychological and nutritional support.
    • Assess patient interest and eligibility for ongoing clinical trials for metastatic cholangiocarcinoma or targeted agents.
    • Multidisciplinary case review for potential alternative therapies, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for symptom control in localized metastatic sites.

2024-03-05

[lung biopsy planned for extrahepatic bile duct cancer, 2nd line treatment options]

The patient was diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm of the extrahepatic bile duct in the 3rd quarter of 2023 at FuRen University Hospital and subsequently sought chemotherapy treatment at our facility with a regimen of gemcitabine and cisplatin. An attempt to coadminister TS-1 at the beginning of treatment was made but was quickly discontinued due to the patient’s intolerance.

The final dose of the gemcitabine and cisplatin regimen was administered on 2024-01-16, marking nearly six months of treatment, followed by a CT scan on 2024-02-20 that suggested potential disease progression. Currently, the patient is being prepared for a lung biopsy to investigate suspected metastasis.

The patient’s underlying hypertension is now being managed with Concor (bisoprolol) and Exforge (amlodipine, valsartan), aligning with the repeat prescriptions recorded in the PharmaCloud database. The patient’s vital signs and lab results (2024-03-04) were grossly within normal limits, with no discrepancies in medication identified.

Should disease progression be confirmed, several candidate regimens for second-line therapy could be contemplated, encompassing: FOLFOX; liposomal irinotecan; capecitabine combined with oxaliplatin; capecitabine paired with irinotecan; fluoropyrimidine as a standalone treatment; and antiangiogenic therapies, which include bevacizumab, regorafenib, and ramucirumab.

Molecularly targeted therapy represents an alternative approach when next-generation sequencing is employed to identify actionable molecular abnormalities.

700042162

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-19 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test:
    • Negative
• 2024-11-14 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block pattern
• 2024-11-11 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 57.82mL
• 2024-10-24 KUB
  • S/P ventricular-peritoneal shunt insertion
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Compression fracture of L3 and L4 are suspected.
  • S/P total hip arthroplasty, left.
• 2024-10-23 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 34 dB HL, LE 31 dB HL.
  • Bil normal to severe SNHL.
• 2024-10-19 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric erosions, antrum
• 2024-10-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot area at the L5 spine and faint hot spots in both rib cages, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-, T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, right femoral neck, left knee, and right foot.
• 2024-10-16, -10-14, -10-12, -10-11 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P intraperitoneal catheter insertion.
  • S/P NG tube indwelling.
  • Non-specific small bowel and colon gas pattern.
  • Compression fracture of L3-4.
• 2024-10-10 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Presence of ileus.
  • S/P NG tube indwelling.
  • Compression fracture of spine.
  • S/P IP catheter insertion.
• 2024-10-09 KUB
  • S/P left THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
  • Degeneration and compression fracture of T-L spine.
• 2024-10-08 CTA - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • acute ileus, cold sweating, r/o mechanical obstruction or ischemic bowel
  • CTA of abdomen & pelvis revealed:
    • Some hypodense lesions in right hepatic lobe (S5-8) with right chest wall and adjacent vessels invasion. Some LNs at hepatic hilar region.
    • Ileus of small and large bowel.
    • Partial consolidation of bil. lower lungs.
    • A catheter in peritoneal cavity.
    • Collapse of gallbladder. Some hyperdense materials in right IHD and CHD with biliary dilatation.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 5.5cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P left THR without evidenced prothesis loosening. Compression fracture of L3-5.
  • IMP:
    • Some tumors in right hepatic lobe (S5-8) with right chest wall and adjacent vessels invasion. Some LNs at hepatic hilar region.
    • Ileus of small and large bowel.
    • Partial consolidation of bil. lower lungs.
• 2024-10-08 KUB
  • A catheter in peritoneal cavity.
  • S/P left THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
• 2024-10-07 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Labeled as “right diaphragm”, clinically: hepatic right lobe cholangiocarscinoma with suspected right diaphragm seeding, tumor excision — fibrosis. No malignancy.
  • Section shows mesothelium liuned tissue with fibrosis. No malignancy.
  • IHC stains: CK (+, mesothelium only), calretinin (+, mesothelium only), CK19 (-).
• 2024-10-01 CT - chest
  • Indication: cholangiocarcinoma, favor lung mets
  • Without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs:
      • a solid nodule with tiny eccentric calcification at anterior superior segment of RLL (4.5 mm, srs/img302/130)
      • a 2mm dense calcification in anterior RUL.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.4 cm) and right (3.7cm) and left pulmonary arteries. and well opacification
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • ill-defined infiltrative tumor in Rt hepatic lobe S5-8 (7cm in axial dimension)
      • many Rt renal cysts measuring up to 55mm.
  • Impression:
    • RUL granuloma 2mm and RLL calcified nodule 4.5mm, indeterminate, suggest f/u.
    • mild pulmonary hypertension,
• 2024-10-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (153 - 63.1) / 153 = 58.76%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 58.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with trivial AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Normal LV wall thickness, dilated LV
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, no TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-09-24 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Compatible with pancreatobiliary-type adenocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of nests of polygonal neoplastic cells, arranged in trabecular and solid patterns with subtle ductal differentiation.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: CK7(+), CK20(-), Hepa-1(-) and Arginase-1(-). The finding is compatible with pancreatobiliary-type carcinoma. Suggest clinical and imaging correlation .
• 2024-09-23 MR Cholangiography, MRCP
  • History and indication:
    • Liver tumor or liver abscess, Cholangitis
  • With and without contrast MRI of abdomen with MRCP reconstruction revealed:
    • Multiple poor enhancing lesions (up to 2.4cm) mainly at S5-8 of liver.
    • Mild dilatation of right IHD.
    • Liver, renal and splenic cysts (up to 4.9cm).
  • IMP:
    • Multiple poor enhancing lesions (up to 2.4cm) mainly at S5-8 of liver r/o malignancy. Suggest biopsy or aspiration.
    • Mild dilatation of right IHD.
    • Liver, renal and splenic cysts (up to 4.9cm).
• 2024-09-20 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • Some shallow ulcers were noted at 2nd portion and some food residue retain at the duodenal and stomach.
  • EUS findings：
    • EUS examination of biliopancreatic part is done and the EUS showed (1) The size of CHD and MPD is within normal limit. (2) the distal CBD wall thickening up to 1.5 mm (3) GB wall is thickness, up to 5.1mm (4) panc heterogeneous parenchyma was noted.
  • Diagnosis：
    • No evidence of CBD stone
    • CBD wall thickness with cholecystopathy
    • Chronic pancreatitis
      
    • Duodenal shallow ulcers, 2nd portion
  • Suggestion:
    • PPI therapy and EGD follow up
• 2024-09-19 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • s/p right IT band TPI with D5W .
  • s/p right piriformis TPI with D5W
  • s/p right SI joint injection with D5W
• 2024-09-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: Hepatitis
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Mild heterogeneous echotexture. Mild blunt liver edge
      • One hypoechoic lesion of 1.75 cm in S4b near GB
      • One heterogeneous hypoechoic mass-like lesion sized 7.14 cm with ill-defined margin at S5-8
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Distended GB without evident gallstone, without mural change. Normal CBD and IHD diameter.
    • Porral vein and blood vessels:
      • negative
    • Kidney:
      • Increased echogenicity, normal renal size and cortical thickness. Multiple cysts in both kidneys up to 4.85 cm
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • negative
    • Ascites:
      • negative
    • Others:
      • negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • Chronic parenchymal liver disease
    • Hepatic hypoechoic lesion, R/O tumor or localized fat-free area, S4b
    • Hepatic tumor; D/D: hepatic maligancy, early-stage liver abscess; S5-8
    • Distended GB; no bile duct dilatation
    • Chronic kidney disease with cysts
  • Suggestion:
    • Correlate with other imaging
• 2024-09-17 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Some hypodense lesions (up to 3.8cm) in right hepatic lobe (S5-8) with right chest wall invasion. Some LNs at hepatic hilar region.
    • A nodule (4mm) at RLL.
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals.
    • Distention of gallbladder. Some hyperdense materials in right IHD and CHD with biliary dilatation.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 5.5cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P left THR without evidenced prothesis loosening. Compression fracture of L3-5.
  • Addendum Imaging Report Form for Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T: T4 (T_value) N: N1 (N_value) M: M1 (M_value) STAGE: IV (Stage_value)
• 2024-09-17 KUB
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
  • S/P left THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • Presence of ileus.
• 2024-09-12 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • s/p bil piriformis D5W 5cc injection
  • s/p bil SI joint D5W 5cc injection
  • s/p right ITB TPI with D5W 5cc
• 2024-09-05 MRI - L-spine
  • The lumbar spine shows spondylosis and disk space degeneration at the T12/L1 through L5/S1 levels.
  • Acute compression fracture of L4 vertebra.
  • Old severe compression fracture of L3 vertebra.
  • Mild old compression fracture of L5 vertebra.
• 2024-09-04 L-spine flexion & extention (including sacrum)
  • Compression fracture of L3-4.
  • Degeneration of T-L spine.
  • S/P left THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
• 2024-08-01 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • s/p left L5 facet joint prolo (D5W) injection
  • s/p bil MM prolotherapy
  • s/p right subtalar joint injection with steroid
• 2024-07-11 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • s/p bil L5 facet joint prolo (D5W) injection
  • s/p bil MM prolotherapy
  • s/p right subtalar joint injection with steroid
• 2006-06-06 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • s/p left L5 facet joint prolo (D5W) injection
  • s/p left MM, LM prolotherapy
  • s/p left subtalar joint injection with steroid
• 2006-05-09 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • s/p left L3, L5, SI joint prolo (D5W) injection
  • s/p left ITB bursa injection
  • s/p left VL TPI
• 2024-04-11 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • Echo-guided injection with steroid mixture was injected to bil. MM, LM + right talonavicular joint
• 2024-02-08 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection)
  • Echo-guided injection with steroid mixture was injected to right talonavicular joint, right tibiotalar joint, right MCL and left MCL.
• 2024-02-08 SONO - joint soft tissue
  • Finding:
    • Right knee
      • Right knee post operation and instrumentation
      • Some hypoechoic fluid accumualtes in right suprapatellar pouch.
      • Heterogenous change and swelling of medial collateral ligament.
      • MM, LM were not clearly visualized
    • Right ankle
      • Talonavicular joint effusion without increasing doppler flow with positive sonopalpation tenderness.
      • ATFL thinning, r/o partial tear
  • Impression And Suggestions:
    • Right knee effusion post operation.
    • Right MCL sprain.
    • Right talonavicular joint arthritis.
    • Right ATFL partial tear

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-15 ~ 2024-12-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Cholangiocarcinoma T4N1M1, STAGE: IV, chemotherapy with Gemcitabine 800mg/m2, CDDP 25mg/m2(intraperitoneal chemotherapy only CDDP) + immunotherapy with durvalumab(1200mg by self-pay) on 2024/10/24(C1D1), Gemcitabine 800mg/m2 add CDDP 25mg/m2(IP) on 2024/10/31~11/02(C1D8)
    • Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
    • Fever, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Intermittent fever up to 38.5’C with cough, rhinorrhea and dysuria for 5 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This 66 year old male has history of:
      • hypertension,
      • asthma,
      • transient cerebral ischemic attack,
      • left hip s/p and right knee s/p operation
      • Cholangiocarcinoma T4N1M1, STAGE: IV, chemotherapy with Gemcitabine 800mg/m2, CDDP 25mg/m2(intraperitoneal chemotherapy only CDDP) + immunotherapy with durvalumab (1200mg by self-pay) on 2024/10/24 (C1D1), Gemcitabine 800mg/m2 add CDDP 25mg/m2 (IP) on 2024/10/31 to 2024/11/02 (C1D8).
    • This time, he had intermittent fever up to 38.5’C with cough, rhinorrhea and dysuria for 5 days. There was no sore throat, no dizziness, no headache nor muscle pain. Thus, he was sent to our ER for help. At ER, vital signs showed BP 135/64; HR 123; BT 39.1’C; RR 20; Con’s E4V5M6, SpO2 96%.
    • PE showed bilateral rales. Lab data showed leukocytosis with CRP elevation and thrombocytosis. CXR showed consolidation over bilateral lower lobes. Urine routine reported no urinary tract infection (PRO 1+, WBC 0-5, bacteria 1+)..
    • Under the impression of sepsis, the patient was admitted to our ward for further treatment. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, intermittent fever, cough with sputum, dyspnea when walking and poor appetite were noted. Lab data reported leukocytosis with CRP elevation, moderate anemia (Hb 8.6), thrombocytosis, mild hypokalemia (K 3.2 mmol/L) and magnesium deficiency (Mg 1.3 mg/dL).
    • Const K and MgO were still given to improve hypokalemia and magnesium deficiency.
    • Romicon-A, z-cough and allegra were given to improve the symptoms of cough with sputum.
    • OPD medicine of Norvasc and bokey, metformin were kept taking to improve hypertension and type2 DM.
    • Antibiotics with Brosym for infection control (2024/11/15 to 2024/11/20).
    • Chest X ray showed no significant abnormality of the chest.
    • Gastroscopy was scheduled for further survey of cough, and showed (1) Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal); (2) Superficial gastritis. However, intermittent fever was still found everyday. Therefore, Antibiotics with Brosym was shifted to mempem (2024/11/20 to 2024/11/27) and Targocid (2024/11/20 to 2024/11/29).
    • Blood culture, COVID19 test, influenza rapid test Aspergillus, Streptococcus pneumonia, urine culture, sputum culture reported negative.
    • The symptoms of cough was relieved. There had not been no fever since 2024/11/24. Lab data on 2024/11/27 reported severe anemia, so blood transfusion was arranged immidiately.
    • Chemotherapy with Gemcitabine 800mg/m2, CDDP 25mg/m2 (intraperitoneal chemotherapy only CDDP) + immunotherapy with durvalumab (1200mg by self-pay) on 2024/11/27 (C2D1).
    • Lab data follow up on 12/01 showed anemiea with Hb 6.7, so blood transfusion 2U for 4 days was given, recheck Hb was 8.7 on 2024/12/05.
    • Chemotherapy with Gemcitabine 800mg/m2, CDDP 25mg/m2 (intraperitoneal chemotherapy only CDDP) was given on 2024/12/06 (C2D8). He denied side effect of dizziness, dyspnea, nausea, diarrhea after chemotherapy.
    • So, he was discharged on 2024/12/07 and OPD and admission book was arranged on 2024/12/19 for chemotherapy with Gemcitabine 800mg/m2, CDDP 25mg/m2 (intraperitoneal chemotherapy only CDDP) + immunotherapy with durvalumab (1200mg by self-pay) on 2024/12/19 (C3D1); Gemcitabine 800mg/m2, CDDP 25mg/m2 (intraperitoneal chemotherapy only CDDP) (C3D8)
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 12D if fever > 38’C
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# PRNBID 12D if still rhinorrhea
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QN 12D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 12D
    • Dinco Syrup (codeine phosphate) 10mL TID 12D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 12D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 12D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 12D
    • Pilian (cyproheptadine 4mg) 1# TID 12D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 12D
    • ZCough (benzonatate 100mg) 1# TID 12D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 12D
• 2022-11-04 ~ 2022-11-08 POMR Neurology Chen PeiYa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Transient cerebral ischemic attack
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Other asthma
    • Presence of left artificial hip joint
    • Presence of right artificial knee joint
  • CC
    • Sudden onset of left limbs weakness for a week since 2022/10/29
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 64-year-old male with history of HTN, asthama, low back pain, s/p left THR and right TKR under medication. At baseline, he was totally independent in ADL and iADL. This time, he presented with sudden onset of left limbs weakness for a week since 2022/10/29. He went to neurology clinic on 2022/11/04. He denied blurred vission, double vision, slurred speech, swallowing difficulty, numbness. There was no consious change, nausea, vomiting, convulsion, head injury or fever. NE revealed decreased MP (4+) over left limbs and left limping gait. He was transfered to ED and non-contrast brain CT showed no ICH.
    • Under the impression of acute ischemic stroke, he was admitted to our hospital for further survey and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admisison, adequate hydration and aspirin were given for stroke prevention.
    • OPD medication were kept except antihypertensive agents.
    • Laboratory survey showed normal lipid profiles.
    • CPA/TCD showed mild atheromatous lesions in R CCA bifurcation.
    • ABI study suggested normal findings. 24 hours holter EKG result was pending.
    • Heart echocardiogram showed LVEF 70%, Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion, Dilated LA, septal hypertrophy; impaired LV relexation, Dilated aortic root.
    • After admission, his left lower limb weakness was improved. With stablized condition and recovery, he was discharged with medication on 2022/11/08 and will be followed up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 4D

[consultation]

• 2024-11-21 Infectious Disease
  • A
    • A case of Cholangiocarcinoma T4N1M1. Spiking fever was noticed yesterday.
    • Laboratory:
      • 2024-11-20 Band 0.0 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Neutrophil 85.3 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Lymphocyte 5.6 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Monocyte 4.6 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Eosinophil 0.0 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Basophil 0.5 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Metamyelocyte 1.0 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Myelocyte 3.0 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 Atypical Lymphocyte 0.0 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 eGFR 109.07 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-11-20 CRP 21.1 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-11-20 BUN 12 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-11-20 WBC 25.82 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-11-20 RBC 2.94 x10^6/uL
        
      • 2024-11-20 HGB 8.1 g/dL
        
      • 2024-11-20 HCT 24.9 %
        
      • 2024-11-20 MCV 84.7 fL
        
      • 2024-11-20 MCH 27.6 pg
        
      • 2024-11-20 MCHC 32.5 g/dL
        
      • 2024-11-20 PLT 411 *10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-11-20 RDW-CV 14.9 %
        
    • Impression:
      • Leukocytosis. Cause?
    • Suggestion:
      • Please check PCT and Calcium level to rule out paraneoplastic syndromes. Follow up vital sign.
      • Shift antibiotics to Tygacil 100mg i.v. stat and 50 mg i.v. q12h + Tapimycin. Discontinue Meropenem and Targocid.
      • Closely monitor vital sign and fever pattern.
• 2024-10-10 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Abdomen CT showed some tumors (up to 3.8cm) in right hepatic lobe, distention of gallbladder, R/O tiny stones in CBD and IHD causing biliary dilatation.
    • With the impression of 1. obstructive jaundice, r/o CBD stone related; 2. liver tumor, r/o secondary liver abscess. He was admitted to our ward for further management.
      
    • Due to Cholangiocarcinoma T4N1M1, STAGE: IV and laparoscope examination with right diaphragmatic peritoneal excision for suspected tumor seeding on 2024/10/07, we need your evaluation and advice, thank you
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with peritoneal seeding, cT4N1M1, Stage IV, is noted. I am consulted for the further management.
    • My suggestions would be:
      • Discussion with patient and his family (Already done with preliminary communication of patient and his wife)
      • Please manage his abdominal distension as your expertise
      • Please evaluate his higher fT4
      • Please discuss with radiologist, regarding the L3, L4, L5, compression fracture or metastasis?
      • Please arrange the visit to my clinics after being discharged.
• 2024-09-26 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • MRCP on 2024/09/23:
      • Multiple poor enhancing lesions (up to 2.4cm) mainly at S5-8 of liver r/o malignancy. Suggest biopsy or aspiration.
      • Mild dilatation of right IHD.
      • Liver, renal and splenic cysts (up to 4.9cm).
    • Pathology:
      • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Compatible with pancreatobiliary-type adenocarcinoma
    • we need your expertise for surgical intervention Thanks
  • A
    • This 66 y/o male is diagnosed right intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with mild Jaundice! I would like to suggest liver function check up by ICG test to evaluate the liver resection possibly!
    • Thanks for your consultation and I will follow the ICG test results then discuss with the patient

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-07
  • Surgery
    • laparoscope examination with right diahragmatic peritoneal excision for suspected tumor seeding
    • intraperitoneal port A insertion
    • left subclavian vein Port A insertion
  • Finding
    • right lobe hepatic tumor with liver capsule invasion
    • several whitish seeding at right diaphragm peritoneal
    • ascite +
    • fatty cirrhosis ++
• 2022-05-01
  • Surgery
    • caudal block
  • Finding
    • L23 spondylolisthesis
• 2019-04-12
  • Surgery
    • Osteoarthritis of right knee
  • PCS code
    • 64164B
  • Finding
    • Advanced osteoarthritis over medial compartment
    • Lateral patella released
    • Implants: Unite TKA System (PS, cemented)
    • Femur #4, Tibia #4, Insert 11mm (E-XPE), Patella 32mm

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-06 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-27 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-30 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1800mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-24 - durvalumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr + gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1800mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-01-13

[Betmiga (mirabegron) - tube feeding]

Betmiga (mirabegron) is a long-acting formulation and is not recommended to be crushed or split for tube feeding. Since the effect of mirabegron 50 mg is approximately equivalent to propiverine 30 mg, switching to Urotrol (propiverine 15 mg) at a dosage of 1 tablet twice daily (BID) is advised for tube feeding.

2024-12-30

[Summary]

The patient is a 66-year-old male with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (T4N1M1, Stage IV) undergoing combination chemotherapy (gemcitabine/cisplatin) and immunotherapy (durvalumab). His clinical course is complicated by:

• Chronic moderate anemia with a recent decline to 9.0 g/dL (2024-12-30).
• Ongoing inflammatory response (WBC 21.45 × 10³/μL, CRP, and elevated procalcitonin 2.26 ng/mL on 2024-12-30), possibly related to malignancy or infection.
• Hypoalbuminemia (2.5 g/dL on 2024-12-30) indicating malnutrition or cancer cachexia.
• Electrolyte imbalances (e.g., Na 132 mmol/L) and signs of renal concentration dysfunction (urine SG 1.007 on 2024-12-26).

[Problems]

Anemia (HGB 9.0 g/dL on 2024-12-30)

• Objective:
  • Chronic anemia with episodic worsening. Low ferritin (2956.7 ng/mL on 2024-12-27) suggests anemia of chronic disease rather than iron deficiency.
  • Normal B12 (818 pg/mL on 2024-12-27) and folate (7.01 ng/mL on 2024-12-27) exclude nutritional deficiencies.
  • Regular chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) and cancer-related cytokines contribute to bone marrow suppression.
• Assessment:
  • Multifactorial anemia secondary to chronic disease, chemotherapy, and mild gastrointestinal blood loss (OB 1+ on 2024-12-26).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring hemoglobin weekly.
  • Transfusion threshold: Maintain hemoglobin >7.0 g/dL or treat symptomatic anemia.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (e.g., darbepoetin alfa) if anemia persists or worsens.

Persistent Inflammatory State

• Objective:
  • Blood culture from Port A: Growth of Escherichia coli with sensitivity to multiple antibiotics, including cefoperazone/sulbactam, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, and imipenem. Resistance to ampicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is noted.
  • Sputum culture: Mixed organisms (G(+) cocci, GNB, GPB) with high neutrophil count (>25/LPF) indicating active infection, possibly a polymicrobial respiratory infection.
  • Elevated WBC (21.45 × 10³/μL), CRP, and procalcitonin (2.26 ng/mL on 2024-12-30) further suggest systemic and localized infection.
• Assessment:
  • E. coli bacteremia originating from Port A catheter is likely. The catheter might be a source of persistent infection requiring targeted therapy.
  • Sputum findings align with a lower respiratory tract infection or colonization, possibly secondary to underlying malignancy or immunosuppression from chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Port A Catheter:
    • Consider removing the catheter if it is suspected as the primary source of infection or if bacteremia persists or relapses.
    • Initiate catheter-directed antibiotics based on sensitivities (e.g., ceftriaxone or ciprofloxacin).
  • Based on current cefepime therapy:
    • It can be continued without modification.
    • Ensure adequate dosing (e.g., 2 g IV every 12 hours) based on the patient’s clinical status and renal function (eGFR 124 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-12-30).

  • Monitor for Clinical Response:

Track inflammatory markers (e.g., CRP, procalcitonin) and WBC count. - Repeat blood cultures to confirm clearance of bacteremia. - Chest imaging (e.g., CT) to assess for structural lung pathology or abscess.

Electrolyte and Nutritional Imbalances

• Objective:
  • Na 132 mmol/L and hypoalbuminemia (2.5 g/dL) suggest malnutrition or systemic illness.
  • No significant renal dysfunction (eGFR 124 mL/min/1.73m²).
  • Calcium corrected for albumin remains low (~1.98 mmol/L).
• Assessment:
  • Likely secondary to cancer cachexia and inadequate dietary intake.
• Recommendations:
  • Initiate nutritional support (e.g., amino acid mixtures, TPN if clinically necessary).
  • Correct calcium and magnesium to maintain balance, using oral or IV supplementation.
  • Monitor electrolytes daily.

2024-12-26

[anemia]

The patient presents with anemia, evident from consistent findings of low hemoglobin (HGB) levels across multiple dates.

Classification of Anemia

• Normocytic anemia:
  • Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) has generally remained within the normal range (e.g., 88.5 fL on 2024-12-26, 85.2 fL on 2024-11-18).
    
  • Normocytic anemia is often associated with chronic disease, acute blood loss, or bone marrow dysfunction.
• Microcytic anemia (transient trends):
  • Occasional slight reduction in MCV, e.g., 83.5 fL on 2024-12-05, suggests microcytic tendencies, potentially indicating iron deficiency.

Temporal Evidence

• Progressive anemia:
  • Hemoglobin levels show a steady decline:
    • 6.8 g/dL on 2024-12-26.
      
    • 8.1 g/dL on 2024-11-20.
      
    • 11.0 g/dL on 2024-10-04.
      
  • Indicates worsening anemia over time.

Contributing Factors and Etiologies

• Iron Deficiency Anemia:
  • Low serum iron (24 µg/dL on 2024-12-26) and reduced total iron-binding capacity (TIBC, 99 µg/dL on 2024-12-26) indicate iron deficiency.
    
  • Elevated ferritin (2160.5 ng/mL on 2024-11-28) suggests inflammation as a confounding factor (anemia of chronic disease).
• Chronic Disease-Associated Anemia:
  • Presence of advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (2024-09-27 biopsy confirmed pancreatobiliary adenocarcinoma).
    
  • Elevated inflammatory markers (e.g., CRP 21.1 mg/dL on 2024-12-26) corroborates inflammation-induced anemia.
• Bone Marrow Suppression or Multifactorial Contribution:
  • Leukocytosis with neutrophilia (WBC 26.17 × 10³/uL, neutrophil 87.2% on 2024-12-26) raises suspicion for cancer-related bone marrow stress or cytokine-mediated suppression.
    
  • Chronic disease with possible cancer-related myelosuppression cannot be ruled out.
• Acute Blood Loss or Gastrointestinal Malignancy:
  • Positive stool occult blood tests (FOB) on 2024-10-23 and 2024-09-18.
    
  • Prior history of cholangiocarcinoma and gastrointestinal evaluations suggest a possible chronic blood loss source.

Suggested Next Steps

• Iron Studies and Supplementation:
  • Start iron therapy such as Venofer (iron sucrose) if no contraindications.
    
  • Monitor reticulocyte response and adjust based on serum ferritin.
• Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs):
  • Consider initiating Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) for anemia of chronic disease, especially if iron supplementation alone proves insufficient.
• Gastrointestinal Surveillance:
  • Conduct repeat endoscopic evaluations (e.g., EGD) to identify ongoing bleeding sources.
• Cancer-Associated Care:
  • Continue monitoring and treating cholangiocarcinoma per oncology recommendations, as systemic disease is a major driver of anemia.
• Transfusion Support:
  • Maintain hemoglobin above 7-8 g/dL via red blood cell transfusions if symptomatic or critically low.

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2023-07-25 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • S/P double J catheter, right side.
    • Unremarkable change of the liver, spleen, pancreas and both kidneys.
    • No enlarged lymph node in the paraaortic region.
    • No ascites.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • S/P double J catheter, right side.
    • Suggest follow up.
• 2023-07-20 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Atrophy of left kidney. S/P right side double J catheter insertion. Fat stranding along right renal pelvis and ureter.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • S/P right side double J catheter insertion. Fat stranding along right renal pelvis and ureter.
• 2023-07-10 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 6 mL
• 2023-06-23 All-RAS + BRAF gene mutation analysis
  • Cell block No: F2022-00402 FsA1
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT>TGT, p.G12C)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-05-15 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 23 dB HL; LE 15 dB HL.
    • RE WNL with 2k Hz A-B gap.
    • LE normal to moderate SNHL with 4k Hz A-B gap.
• 2023-04-28 PET
  • Two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the left pelvic side wall region, compatible with recurrent malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in two left paraaortic lymph nodes and a left common iliac lymph node, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, suggesting distant lymph node metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right hip joint. Inflammation may show this picture. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2023-04-17 MRI - pelvis
  • Clinical history: 50 y/o female patient with cervical adenocarcinoma s/p CCRT.
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • There is focal soft tissue (1.5cm) in left pelvic side wall region, r/o recurrent tumor.
      
    • Mild left hydronephrosis.
    • T2 hyperintensity lesions, up to 2cm in left pelvic cavity, r/o lymphocele.
    • There is paraaortic lymph node (1.4cm) in the paraaortic region, r/o paraaortic lymph node metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy with lymphocele in left pelvic cavity.
    • R/O recurrent tumor in left pelvic side wall region.
    • R/O metastatic lymph node in paraaortic region.
• 2023-01-11 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-12-31, -12-07 SONO - nephrology
  • Right hydronephrosis
• 2022-10-14 Intravenous Pyelography, IVP
  • Intravenous pyelography and post-voiding study:
    • S/P double J catheter insertion in place, right side.
    • Mild right hydronephrosis.
• 2022-08-29 Patho - uterus with or without SO non-neoplastic/prolapse
  • Diagnosis:
    • Utrus, cerivx, hysterectomy with frozen section (F2022-402FS) and separated “cervix” tissue (S2022-14312G) — adenocarcinoma, grade 3. with exocervical margin and parametrial invasion.
      • IHC stain: p16 (30-40% neoplastic glands show nuclear staining; Correlation of HPV molecular test might be considered), Vimentin (-), p53 (+, abberant), Napsin-A (-), ER (+, 25 %, strong intensity)
    • Uterus, endometrium, hysterectomy — involved by tumor, lower uterine segment
    • Uterus, myometrium, hystrectomy — myomas x2. No malignancy
    • Lymph node, bilateral pelvic and para-aortic, dissection (S2022-14312A-F) — free, for details, see microscopic description.
    • Adnexae, bilateral, salpingo-oophorectomy (S2022-14312H-I) —free
    • Omemtume, omentectomy (S2022-14312J) — free.
    • pT2b, at least. pN0 (if cM0); FIGO pathological stage: IIB, at least.
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply) - staging surgery (ATH + BSO + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection + para-aortic lymphnode dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
      • Uteurs: 10 x 7 x 5 cm with cauliflower shaped tumor occupying cervix and endocervix (details see below) and two myomas up to 1.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm in size. Left ovary: 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm. The tube: 4.5 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm. Right ovary: 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm; right tube: 4.5 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm; Omentum: 21 x 10 x 2cm. Bilateral adnexae and ometum are grossly free.
        
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 4.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 2.5 x 2.5 cm, involving distal cut end and bilateral para-metrium.
    • Tumor Site (select all that apply)- cerivx and endocervix, involving lower uterine segment, distal cut end and bilateral para-metrium.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for frozen section: F2022-402FSA1-3: cervical tumor.
      • Tissue for formalin fixation:
      • F2022-402 Uteurs: A1-2: myomas; A3-10: additional sampling of cervical tumor (with margins inked in black); A11-12: tumor involving serosal surface.
      • S2022-14312 A: 01: left iliac lymph nodes; B: 02. left obturator lymph nodes; C: right iliac lymph nodes; D: right obturator lymph nodes; E: left para-aortic lymph nodes; F: right para-aortic lymph nodes; 07: separated tissue laveled as “cervix”; H1-2: left adnexa; I1-2: right adnexa; J: omentum.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Adenocarcinoma, NOS, p16: <70%.
      
    • Histologic Grade: G3: Poorly differentiated
    • Stromal invasion:
      • Depth of stromal invasion: 9 mm, to deep 1/3 of the cervix.
    • Silva Pattern of Invasion (applicable only to invasive endocervical adenocarcinomas):
      • Pattern C: Glands or papillary structures with little intervening stroma or mucin lakes with tumor cells within the cervical stroma and filling a 4x filed (5mm)
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Bilateral parametrium - involved
      • Bilateral ovary - free
      • Bilateral fallopian tube - free
      • Omentum- free
    • Margins:
      • Ectocervical Margin: Not Free (Cancer present)
      • Radial (Circumferential) Margin: Not Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: described as follows
      • Site: (Positive: positive nodes number/total number) (Negative: 0/total number33) :
      • Pelvic Lymph Nodes:
        • Right iliac: Negative: 0/ 4
        • Left iliac: Negative: 0/ 5
        • Right obturator: Negative: 0/ 12
        • Left obturator: Negative: 0/ 5
        • Para-aortic Lymph Nodes:
        • Right para-aortic: Negative: 0/ 2
        • Left para-aortic: Negative: 0/5
    • Distant Metastasis: (if cM0).
      • NOTE1: According to AJCC staging manual 2017 8th edition page 10. “Pathologist should not report any M category unless appropriate for the specimen evaluated.” … “Only the managing physician can assign cM0 after taking into account physical examination, image, and other information”. However, the pathologists are ordered by this hospital adminstration (including the chiefs of cancer committee, Medical Department and radiation oncology) to assign the “cM” category, although pathologists are not in the position of doing so.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings :None identified
    • Special Study: p16 immunohistochemistry: (30-40% neoplastic glands show nuclear staining)
    • Comment(s)- correlation of HPV molecular test might be considered.
• 2022-08-27 CT - abdomen
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression ( Imaging stage ) : T:Tx(T_value) N:Nx(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2022-08-27 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position: AVF
      • Size: 77 x 58 mm
      • Myoma: 24 x 15 mm, 22 x 18 mm
    • Endometrium
      • Thickness: 10.6 mm
    • Adnexae
      • ROV Size: 38 x 18 mm
      • LOV Size: 22 x 15 mm
  • IMP: R/O hematoma accumulation at cervix 49 x 35 mm
• 2022-06-08, -06-03 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • IMP
    • Adenomyosis
    • Uterine myoma
• 2022-05-03 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • Other: RT adnexae free
  • IMP
    • R/O Mild Adenomyosis
    • Uterine myoma

[MedRec] (not completed)

• 2022-08-28 ~ 2022-09-13 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
  • CC
    • Heavy and continued menstrual bleeding with dysmenorrhea for 2 months
  • Present illness
    • This 50-year-old lady, G0P0, no sexual history, without any systemic disease, was admitted to our ward for ATH and possible BSO in figuration of malignancy due to heavy and continued menstrual bleeding for 2 months.
    • According to the patient, she had been at her usual health status until last year, her menstrual cycle had stopped for half year, but another menstrual cycle began again since 2021/12/24, and the period had persisted until now. About 6 months ago (2022/02), she visited GYN OPD, and myoma was noticed. Her menstrual cycle was regular then, with duration/interval of 6-7/26-28 days. At OPD in 2022/05, GYN sonar was done and showed mild adenomyosis and myomas in size of 1.7x1.2cm and 2.1x1.2cm. In 2022/06, her menstrual amount increased a lot with blood clots, and she visited our ER, and she would change her night sanitary pad per 5 minutes then. GYN sonar was also done and showed adenomyosis and myomas in size of 2.5x2.4cm and 3.2x2.2cm. She also received blood transfusion. CA-125 showed 46.3U/mL. In 2022/08, she started to notice dysmenorrhea, too. And painkillers could not relieve her pain. For these 2 days, she again experienced large amount of vaginal bleeding and came to our ER.
    • At our ER on 08/27, her vital signs were T/P/R: 35.4/98/20, BP: 130/80 mmHg. Her Hb decreased from 9.3 to 8.5 in a day, and she received blood transfusion 4U. GYN sonar showed hematoma accumulation at cervix in size of 4.9x3.5cm. Today, she fainted at ER toilet, and Hb decreased from 9.4 to 8.5 in 7 hours. Due to above condition, she was admitted to our ward for ATH and possible BSO in figuration of malignancy and received further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, emergent staging surgery (ATH + BSO + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection + para-aortic lymphnode dissection + infracolic omentectomy) was done on 8/28. Because she had anemia and mild loss of blood during the surgery, blood transfusion with pRBC was done. Bilateral drainage tube were inserted during the surgery. A total amount of 50ml clear red fluid was drained. However, drainage increased on 9/1 (vs amount on 8/31) with a yellowish color and was sent to measure its creatinine level. Creatinine result was 22.2mg/dL, suggesting a possible urinary tract injury.
    • The patient did not have unstable vital signs, abdominal pain, or other peritoneal signs. A Foley catheter was inserted. GU doctor was consulted and abdominal CT was arranged on 9/3. Right distal ureteral leak was reported. We had well exaplained the current condition, including the benefits of surgery, to the patient with GU man on 9/4. After discussed, laparoscopic urinary tract repair surgery will perform by GU surgeon on 9/6. Followed lab on 9/4 show hypoalbuminemia and hypokalemia and self paid albumin and potassium supplement were prescribed.
    • Note
      • 2022/09/05: pathology report
        • Cervical cancer, adenocarcinoma, grade 3
        • Complicated with exocervical margin and parametrial invasion.
        • Staging: pT2bN0Mx, FIGO stage: IIB
      • 2022/09/06: double J insertion
      • 2022/09/08: Gynecological Cancer Discussion Meeting
        • Oncology radiation contacted for the planning of further treatment
      • 2022/09/12: Cystography via foley catheter
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# BID
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID if wound pain
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID

[consultation]

• 2022-09-09 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • A: Adenocarcinoma, grade 3, of the uterine cervix, with exocervical margin and parametrial invasion, stage pT2bN0 (cM0); FIGO pathological stage: IIB, s/p staging surgery (ATH + BSO + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection + para-aortic lymphnode dissection + infracolic omentectomy).
    • P: CCRT is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: exocervical margin and parametrial invasion, stage pT2bN0 (cM0); FIGO pathological stage: IIB, and staging surgery
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: pelvis
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT and IVRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, 5040cGy/28 fractions of the cervical and parametrial involved margin area, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions of the vaginal cuff mucosa surface area by IVRT.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her sister. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 0930, 2022-9-22.
• 2022-09-09 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • This 50-year-old lady, G0P0, no sexual history, without any systemic disease. This is a case of cervical Cancer, adenocarcinoma, grade 3.with exocervical margin and parametrial invasion. pT2b, at least. pN0 (if cM0); FIGO pathological stage: IIB, at least. Status post hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy on 2022/08/28. Complicated with right distal ureteral leak post double J insertion on 2022/09/06. We sent ascites (drainage from cul-de sac) for bacteria culture. The report showed growth with pseudomonas putida. As a result, we need your expertise and help for antibiotic use. Thank you.
  • A
    • Ascites culture: Pseuodomonas putida, Chryseobacter indologens
    • Cr: 0.51, CRP:0.43
    • Impression: Complicated intra-abdominal infection is impressed
    • Suggestion:
    • Empirical antibiotics with finibax 500mg iv q8h is suggested
    • Please adjust antibiotics according to clinical condition and culture susceptibility results.
• 2022-09-02 Urology
  • Q
    • This 50-year-old lady diagnosed with endometrial tumor r/o malignancy and received staging surgery (ATH + BSO + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection+ para-aortic lymphnode dissection + infracolic omentectomy ) on 2022/08/28.
    • Bilateral drainage tube were inserted during the surgery.
      
    • However, drainage increased and we had sent this fluid to check its creatinie. Cr was 22.2mg/dL and urinary tract injuries should be considered.
    • As we discussed at phone, we need your help for evaluation. Thanks a lot!
  • A1
    • This 50 y/o female received staging surgery (ATH + BSO + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection + para-aortic lymphnode dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 2022/08/28. Increasing drainage amount with suspected urine leakage was found today. Since she still had urine output aroung 500ml/8hr, complete transection of ureter was not likely. Please arrange CTU for further evaluation first.
  • A2 2022-09-03 13:33:52
    • CT showed right lower ureter leakage
    • The deficit of ureter may be 2.5cm in ureter reimplantation setting
    • Surgical repair may be carried out on 2022/09/06 afternoon
    • Therefore, we may have plenty of time to explain situation to her and her family.
• 2022-08-28 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • A
    • GYN Note
      • still hypermenorrhea with blood clots
      • stronly requested admission
    • Hb-9.4 post blood transfusion packRBC 4u
    • sex[-]
    • Imp:
      • uterine myoma
      • adenomyosis
      • cervical lesion?
      • anemia
      • hypermenorrhea with blood clots
    • Plan
      • Phone contact with Professor Huang SiCheng
      • Arrange admission under service of Professor Huang SiCheng
• 2022-08-27 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • Returning visit 2022-08-27 19:48
    • Excessive vaginal bleeding, hospitalization requested.
  • A
    • Due to persistent symptoms, she visited our ER again, and we were consulted for evaluation.
    • C.C.
      • Massive vaginal bleeding with blood clots for 2 days. The patient needs to be wrapped in an adult diaper, as sometimes it immediately becomes full when standing up.
    • Physical examiantion
      • Vital signs stable, afebrile
      • Active vaginal bleeding (+)
      • Pad: moderate amount of bleeding, with scanty blood clots
    • Lab
      • WBC: 7.66K
      • Hb: 9.3 -> 9.1 -> 8.5 g/dL (08/27 1am -> 7am -> 8pm)
    • Image
      • US: (1) EM: 10.6mm (2) Uterine myomas: 24X15mm, 22X18mm (3) Adenomyosis
    • Impression
      • Abnormal vaginal bleeding, cause to be determined
    • Suggestion
      • Please recheck CBC after transfusion is completed. If Hb improves and her vital signs are stable, may consider discharge with medication.
      • Please prescribe Naposin 1# TID X 2 days + Ergometrine 1# BID x 2 days after discharge. Please be sure to inform the patient to continue taking the other medications prescribed earlier, but please stop Keto and start taking Naposin! (This has been communicated to the patient, please remind again, thank you)
      • OPD follow-up at Dr. Zeng’s clinic on W3.
      • The patient has been fully informed that this is a case of abnormal bleeding. Emergency treatment will be given in the emergency room and life signs will be ensured to be stable. Further examinations and treatment will be carried out in the following outpatient follow-up. The patient expressed that they would like to return to Dr. Zeng’s clinic.
• 2022-08-27 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 2 Vaginal bleeding > Heavy vaginal bleeding
      • The chief complaint is vaginal bleeding starting from 5 o’clock in the evening.
      • Menstrual period started on 2021/12/14 and has not stopped till now,
      • no trauma or other concerns, GYN Dr. Shao Zhixuan said to hang in the department of internal medicine first.
      • Also experiencing menstrual pain.
  • A
    • This 50y female, sex(-), LMP: 2021/12, D/I: 5/28-30, history of adenomyosis s/p Visanne use and Leuplin on 2022/08/13, intermittent vaginal bleeding and spotting since 2021/12, episodes of massive vaginal bleeding twice in 2022/06, was admitted this time due to massive vaginal bleeding with blood clots tonight.
    • S:
      • denied systemic disease or surgical history
      • mild dizziness, no SOB
      • intermittent vaginal bleeding and spotting since 2021/12
      • massive vaginal bleeding with blood clots tonight
    • O:
      • TAS + TRS: UT 77x61x58mm, ant 22x18mm, post 24x15mm, RO 38x18mm, LO 22x15mm, R/O hematoma at cervix 49x35mm
      • PE: hymen was intact, blood clots (+), pelvic exam cannot be approached
      • BP: 130/80, HR 98, Hb: 9.3
    • A:
      • DUB, R/O perimenopausal status; cervical lesion cannot be ruled out
    • P:
      • pRBC 2u was given at ER
      • Please prescribe NSAID (keto, naproxen…), transamine, oxytocin for uterine contraction; Fe supplement after discharge
      • Consider further image for cervical lesion such as CT or MRI
      • Suggest F/U at Dr. Zeng LunNa OPD next week and discuss if surgical intervention is needed
• 2022-06-04 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • A
    • KEEP Acetaminophen PO, Ergonovine PO, Transamin PO for 3 days
    • OPD follow-up, already booked an appointment with Dr. Tseng on Wednesday
    • The patient visited emergency room yesterday and came to the emergency room again today for the same reason. Additional prescription of Visanne, 1 tablet orally at bedtime for 5 days (please remind the patient to take it before sleeping)
    • Please take a blood sample, Please check LH, FSH, E2, CA125
• 2022-06-03 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3 Vaginal bleeding > Coagulation abnormality - moderate or mild bleeding. Family said the patient’s period has been going on for 6 months and seeing a doctor hasn’t helped. Just now there was a particularly large amount of blood loss, causing dizziness and weakness.”
      • large amount of vaginal bleeding just now
      • Changing a diaper every five minutes
      • denied sex intercourse
      • no abd pain, no chest pain, no N/V, no diarrhea
    • 2022/05/03 Gynecologic ultrasonography
      • Uterus: 10.0 x 5.3cm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: 2.07/2.03 cm
      • myoma: 1.7x1.2cm, 2.1x1.2cm
      • EM: 0.81cm
      • Mild Adenomyosis
  • A
    • S
      • 49y/o, female, sex(-), LMP: 2021/12/14
      • Hx: Adenomyosis, Danazol since 5/3
      • vaginal bleeding for 6 month
    • O:
      • pregnancy test (-), WBC: 7420, Hb: 7.7
      • CRP: 1.64,
      • sono: Uterus: 11.2x5cm, EM: 0.54
      • myoma: 33x23mm, 22x15mm
      • bilateral adnexa free
      • CDS: no fluid
    • IMP:
      • Adenomyosis
      • Uterine myoma
    • P:
      • Acetaminophen PO, Ergonovine PO, Transamin PO for 3 days
      • OPD follow

[surgical operation]

• 2022-12-20
  • Surgery
    • Endoscopic internal dilatation of right ureter    
  • Finding
    • Right lower ureter stricture, no contrast extravasation during retrograde pyelography    
    • A 7Fr. 24cm DBJ inserted to right ureter
• 2022-08-28
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis: endometrial tumor r/o malignancy s/p staging surgery.
    • Operation: staging surgery (ATH + BSO + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection + para-aortic lymphnode dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding
    • endometrial tumor r/o malignancy s/p staging surgery.
    • Frozen: malignancy
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with bladder, peritoneum dut to tumor mass accupied, severe adhesion to bowel. frzen pelvis.
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 3x2x2 cm, smooth surface.
      • ROV: 3x2x2 cm, smooth surface.
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • CDS: invisible due to tumor mass occupied
    • Ascites: bloody, minimal
    • Bilateralpelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(-), indurated(+)
    • Bilateralpara-aortic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(-), indurated(+)
    • Omentum: grossly normal
    • Insert two JVAC over cu-de-sac
    • After the operation, optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • R0: no residual tumor
    • Estimated blood loss:
    • Blood transfusion: PRBC 6u FFP 6u
    • Complication: nil.

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-10 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-10 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-15 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-17 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-13 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-19 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-23 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-27 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-30 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-06 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-09 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-12 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-15 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-10 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-07 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-12 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-15 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-22 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 250mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-27 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 100mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-04 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 100mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-09 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1200mg NS 100mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-16 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 600mg NS 100mL 90min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + cisplatin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr (If NHI approved, Avastin will be changed to 1200mg)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-11-17 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited with cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-11-10 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited with cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-11-03 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited with cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-10-27 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited with cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-10-20 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited with cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-10-13 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited with cisplatin) (CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1

G-CSF

• Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug)
  • 2023-10-04 ~ 2023-10-05 OPD 2D
  • 2023-09-20 ~ 2023-09-22 IPD 3D
  • 2023-09-07 ~ 2023-09-08 OPD 2D
  • 2023-08-30 ~ 2023-09-13 OPD 14D?
  • 2023-08-28 ~ 2023-08-30 IPD 3D
  • 2023-08-09 ~ 2023-08-10 OPD 2D
  • 2023-07-31 ~ 2023-08-02 IPD 3D
  • 2023-07-10 ~ 2023-07-12 IPD 3D
  • 2023-07-13 ~ 2023-07-15 OPD 3D
  • 2023-06-14 ~ 2023-06-16 IPD 3D
  • 2023-05-25 ~ 2023-05-27 OPD 3D

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2023-10-12

There were no medication reconciliation issues when reviewing PharmaCloud and HIS5 records.

[Leukemia has been managed more effectively]

Leukopenia has become less severe and less frequent following the intermittent administration of prophylactic/therapeutic Granocyte (lenograstim) in accordance with chemotherapy cycles. This approach has improved the management of this side effect.

• 2023-10-11 WBC 3.54 x10^3/uL
  
• 2023-10-04 WBC 2.45 x10^3/uL *
  
• 2023-09-27 WBC 4.34 x10^3/uL
  
• 2023-09-14 WBC 3.82 x10^3/uL
  
• 2023-09-07 WBC 2.55 x10^3/uL
  
• 2023-08-30 WBC 3.34 x10^3/uL
  
• 2023-08-16 WBC 3.31 x10^3/uL
  
• 2023-08-09 WBC 2.66 x10^3/uL *
  
• 2023-07-20 WBC 6.37 x10^3/uL
  
• 2023-07-13 WBC 1.05 x10^3/uL **
• 2023-07-03 WBC 4.49 x10^3/uL

2023-08-22

[reconciliation]

Currently, the patient’s medication records are not accessible on PharmaCloud. However, after reviewing the HIS5 records, no medication reconciliation issues were found.

[leukopenia]

At this time, the patient is not experiencing severe leukopenia. Any leukopenia events that have occurred since the start of the [bevacizumab paclitaxel cisplatin] regimen on 2023-05-26 have been treated with G-CSF administrations without reducing the dose of paclitaxel or cisplatin.

• 2023-08-16 WBC 3.31 x10^3/uL
• 2023-08-09 WBC 2.66 x10^3/uL * 2023-08-09 2-day G-CSF
• 2023-07-20 WBC 6.37 x10^3/uL 2023-07-31 3-day G-CSF
• 2023-07-13 WBC 1.05 x10^3/uL ** 2023-07-10 6-day G-CSF
• 2023-07-03 WBC 4.49 x10^3/uL
• 2023-06-21 WBC 3.73 x10^3/uL
• 2023-06-14 WBC 3.03 x10^3/uL 2023-06-14 3-day G-CSF
• 2023-06-01 WBC 5.07 x10^3/uL
• 2023-05-25 WBC 1.16 x10^3/uL ** 2023-05-25 3-day G-CSF
• 2023-05-11 WBC 6.21 x10^3/uL
• 2023-05-01 WBC 7.21 x10^3/uL

2023-07-04

Based on the PharmaCloud database, this patient has exclusively attended our hospital for outpatient and inpatient services across the departments of urology, obstetrics and gynecology, radiation-oncology, and hemato-oncology in the past three months. No issues were found during medication reconciliation.

2023-06-09

[reconciliation]

• According to the PharmaCloud database, this patient has only visited our hospital for outpatient and inpatient services in the departments of urology, obstetrics and gynecology, radiation-oncology and hemato-oncology in the past three months. No medication reconciliation issue identified.

[more intensive hydration]

• Serum creatinine and BUN both show an upward trend and BUN has exceeded the upper limit of normal. Hypomagnesemia was also observed. Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity might present as kidney injury and/or as electrolyte disturbances (eg, hypomagnesemia). A total of 1350mL of fluid was supplemented during the regimen administration (NS 250mL before cisplatin, 100mL simultaneously with bevacizumab, 500mL simultaneously with cisplatin, D5W 500mL with paclitaxel), this already takes hydration into consideration. It might be considered increasing the NS volume (for instance, introducing 500mL of NS both before and after the administration of cisplatin), and encourage the patient to hydrate more during the day.
  • 2023-06-01 Creatinine 0.84 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-25 Creatinine 0.85 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-13 Creatinine 0.82 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-11 Creatinine 0.75 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-01 Creatinine 0.78 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-26 Creatinine 0.79 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-13 Creatinine 0.86 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-03-16 Creatinine 0.60 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-02-16 Creatinine 0.57 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-01-19 Creatinine 0.50 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-06-01 BUN 31 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-25 BUN 22 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-01 BUN 19 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-13 BUN 19 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-03-16 BUN 13 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-02-16 BUN 15 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-01-19 BUN 10 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-06-01 Mg (Magnesium) 1.8 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-04-26 Mg (Magnesium) 2.2 mg/dL

[leukopenia]

• This patient last received paclitaxel and cisplatin on 2023-05-15 and a WBC nadir of 1.16K/uL was noted on 2023-05-25. Paclitaxel carries a Boxed Warning regarding bone marrow suppression and recommends frequent peripheral blood cell counts for all patients receiving the drug. Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) was administered for three consecutive days starting on 2023-05-25.

• According to the reimbursement guidelines of the Taiwan National Health Insurance, the use of G-CSF is allowed for patients with non-hematologic malignancies who have a WBC count of less than 1000/uL or an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of less than 500/uL after chemotherapy. This patient meets the specified criteria (neutrophil 14.7%), so G-CSF can be prescribed to manage leukopenia following this round of chemotherapy.

  • 2023-06-01 WBC 5.07 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-25 WBC 1.16 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-11 WBC 6.21 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-01 WBC 7.21 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-25 Neutrophil 14.7 %

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[exam findings]

• 2024-11-20 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Prior CT identified lung metastases are noted again, stationary.
      • It is c/w lung metastases S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Right renal cyst (1.1cm).
    • Prior CT identified small LNs at the mediastinum are noted again, stationary.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified lung metastases are noted again, stationary.
      • It is c/w lung metastases S/P C/T with stable disease.
• 2024-08-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Much regression of lung metastases.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Right renal cyst (1.1cm).
    • A nodule (8mm) at LUQ r/o accessory spleen.
    • Small LNs at mediastinum, retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Much regression of lung metastases.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
• 2024-08-14 CXR
  • Nodular lesions in both lung fields are suspected.
• 2024-06-11 CXR
  • Nodular lesions in both lung fields are noted that are c/w metastases.
• 2024-05-22 CXR
  • Nodular lesions in both lung fields are noted that are c/w metastases.
• 2024-05-21 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • In comparison wtih the previous study on 2022/12/09, some new faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings and follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • The lesions in bilateral femoral necks are less evident, possibly more benign in nature.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly also more benign in nature.
• 2024-05-18 ECG
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-05-18 CT - chest
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of chest shows:
    • Multiple nodular lesions in both lung fields.
    • s/p right chest surgery.
    • A small paraseptal emphysema in LUL, B1-2.
    • No enlarged mediastinal lymph node.
    • A nodular lesion, 1.9cm, in liver dome.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • c/w lung metastasis
    • suspect liver or right hemidiphragm metastasis
• 2024-04-30 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, right, lower lobe, wedge resection —- Consistent with metastatic endometrioid carcinoma x 2
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Specimen: Lung, size: 5.2 x 2.1 x 1.2 cm, 6 g
      • Lymph nodes: not received
    • Tumor Site: Periphery
    • Tumor Size: Multiple (Number: two ), Maximal one (tumor A): 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm
    • Other sizes (tumor B): 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm
    • Gross tumor patterns: poorly defined
      
    • Tissue for sections: A1: resection margin; A2-4: tumor A; A5: tumor B.
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Focality: Separate tumor nodules of same histopathologic type (intrapulmonary metastases) in same lobe
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply): Consistent with metastatic endometrioid carcinoma x 2; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), PR(+), TTF-(+), and Napsin A(-).
    • Histologic Grade: grade 2
      
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Not identified
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply): Present, Lymphatic
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures (select all that apply): No adjacent structures present
    • Margins (select all that apply): All margins are uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (centimeters): 0.2 cm
      • Specify closest margin: wedge resection margin
    • Treatment Effect: No known presurgical therapy
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: No lymph nodes submitted or found
    • Extranodal Extension: Cannot be determined
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
• 2024-04-29 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/03/05
    • Lungs: multiple randomly distributed pulmonary nodules and masses of varying sizes, measuring up to 33mm at RLL
      • cyst mild subpleural fibrosis at bilateral apical lungs
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN
      • the great vessels in the hila and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • multiple metastatic tumors in both lungs ,stationary as compared with CT dated on 2023/03/05
• 2024-04-29 Flow Volume Chart
  • r/o mild restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2024-03-15 CT - chest
  • Hx: Endometrial cancer III C1 operated on 2014-07-21
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Lobulated nodule at right upper lobe measuring 2.19cm and right lower lobe measuring 2.98cm in largest dimension are found. Smaller lesions are found at both lungs. Lung meta is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Bilateral lung meta.
• 2023-11-21 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, rectum, biopsy removal — tubular adenoma
  • Intestine, large, rectum, biopsy removal— tubular adenoma
• 2023-11-21 Flow Volume Chart
  • Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
• 2023-11-21 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver,mild to moderate
    • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Follow liver function test and AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2023-10-23 SONO - nephrology
  • Parenchymal change of bilateral kidneys
• 2023-10-21 CXR
  • Multiple nodules at bil. right lung.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-11 ~ 2024-12-12 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrial adenocarcinoma, with bilateral lung metastasis since 2017, pT3aN1M1, stage IV, status post staging surgery on 2014/07/21, Lipo-Dox/CDDP in 2017, status post right lower lung wedge resection on 2024/04/30, s/p pembrolizumab/paclitaxel/carboplatin
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For pembrolizumab (self-paid) 200mg Q3W.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 47 year-old menopaused woman (unmarried, gravidity0, parity0) with medical history of Endometrial adenocarcinoma with lymph node metastasis (4/40), pT3aN1M0, FIGO pStage IIIC1, status post staging operation (TAH + BSO + BPLND + BALND + washing cytology + omentectomy, on 2014/07/21), chemotherapy with Lipo-Dox (self-paid) + CDDP in 2014. Recurrent with bilateral lung metastasis, diagnosed in 2017.
    • According to her statement, she suffered from left chest pain with dyspnea was noted in 2017. Tc-99m MDP Whole body bone scan on 2017/01/24 showed two faint hot spots in the anterior aspect of left 1st and 7th ribs respectively. Chest CT on 2017/02/21 revealed multiple lungs nodules of variable sizes due to metastasis, under monthly tranditional chinese medical OPD follow up, and under GYN OPD followup every 3 months, under Megejohn 160mg 1# QD.
    • Blood tumor markers test on 2023/11/21 showed CA199 6.493 U/ml; 2023/11/21 CEA 1.116 ng/ml; 2023/11/21 CA125 5.4 U/mL. Chest CT scan on 2024/03/15 showed 1. lobulated nodule at right upper lobe measuring 2.19cm and right lower lobe measuring 2.98cm in largest dimension are found. Smaller lesions are found at both lungs. Lung meta is considered. 2. No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion. Status post Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Right lower lung partial resection on 2014/04/28.
    • Bone scan was arranged on 2024/05/11, which showed no evidence for bone metastasis.
    • According the patient and past medical records, the patient suffered from severe right shoulder and back pain suddenly while lying on bed. She denied trauma history. No active skin lesion was noticed. As a result, she came to our ER. Chest CT (2024/05/18) showed bilateral lung metastasis, and suspect liver or right hemidiphragm metastasis. Status post pembrolizumab (self-paid) + paclitaxel (175mg/m2) + carboplatin (AUC 5) Q3W. C1 on 2024/05/20, C2 on 2024/06/12, C3 on 2024/07/09, C4 on 2024/8/1, C5 on 2024/08/23, C6 on 2024/09/17, C7 on 2024/10/24, C8 on 2024/11/09.
    • Bone scan (2024/05/21): 1. In comparison wtih the previous study on 2022/12/09, some new faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). 2. The lesions in bilateral femoral necks are less evident, possibly more benign in nature. 3. No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly also more benign in nature.
    • Abdomen CT (2024/08/27) revealed: S/P hysterectomy. Much regression of lung metastases. Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Abdomen CT (2024/11/20): Prior CT identified lung metastases are noted again, stationary. It is c/w lung metastases S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • This time, she is admitted for pembrolizumab (self-paid) 200mg Q3W on 2024/12/11. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab (200mg, self-paid) Q3W was given on 2024/12/11, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • She was discharged on 2024/12/12 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# PRNHS 14D
• 2024-04-21 ~ 2024-04-23 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • Abdominal pain
  • CC
    • Sudden left lower abdominal and flank pain for 1 day.
  • Present illness
    • This 46-year-old menopaused woman (unmarried, G0P0) with medical history of Endometrial adenocarcinoma with lymph node metastasis (4/40), pT3aN1M0, FIGO pStage IIIC1,
      • s/p staging operation (TAH + BSO + BPLND + BALND + washing cytology + omentectomy, on 2014/07/21)
      • s/p chemotherapy with Lipo-Dox(self-paid)/CDDP
      • recurrent with bilateral lung metastasis, diagnosed in 2017
      • under monthly tranditional chinese medical OPD followup
      • under GYN OPD followup every 3 months, under Megejohn 160mg 1# QD
    • According to her statement and medical records, Endomterial adenocarcinoma with lymph node metastasis (4/40), pT3aN1M0, FIGO pStage IIIC1 was diagnosed in 2014 and she had regular GYN OPD followup after staging operation and chemotherapy. Left chest pain with dyspnea was noted in 2017. Tc-99m MDP Whole body bone scan on 2017/01/24 showed two faint hot spots in the anterior aspect of left 1st and 7th ribs respectively. Chest CT on 2017/02/21 revealed multiple lungs nodules of variable sizes due to metastasis. She accepted chemotherapy then, and keep OPD followup. Blood tumor markers test on 2023/11/21 showed CA-199 (NM) = 6.493 U/ml; 2023/11/21 CEA (NM) = 1.116 ng/ml; 2023/11/21 CA125 = 5.4 U/mL.
    • Her recent chest CT scan on 2024/3/15 showed 1. lobulated nodule at right upper lobe measuring 2.19cm and right lower lobe measuring 2.98cm in largest dimension are found. Smaller lesions are found at both lungs. Lung meta is considered. 2. No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • This time, she came to emergency room on 2024/04/21 with complaint of sudden left lower abdominal and flank pain for 1 day. She ever been visited to Taoyuan VGH for help where suspicious of left renal stone was diagnosed. Pain killer was given but in vain so she came to our ER for further management. On arrival, vital signs were stable. Lab data showed leukocytosis without left shifted(WBC = 14.58 x10^3/uL) and hematuria. Tramadol IV was prescribed. Due to the above reasons and after discussion with Professor Huang, she was then admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empiric antibiotics with cefazolin 1 gm q8h was given. Adequate hydration and pain control also prescribed.
    • The KUB rechecked on 04/23 and revealed no abnormal finding. With improved symptoms, she was discharged today and OPD follow up arranged on 2024/05/14.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D if pain

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-01-10 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

• 2024-12-11 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

• 2024-11-19 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-24 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-17 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-23 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 1000mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-01 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 1000mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-09 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 1000mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-12 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 1000mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-20 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 340mg NS 1000mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 30min (Keytruda self-paid)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2025-01-10

[Patient Summary]

The patient is a 47-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of endometrial adenocarcinoma with lymph node metastases (pT3aN1M0, FIGO pStage IIIC1) diagnosed in 2014 and treated with surgery and chemotherapy.

She developed recurrent bilateral lung metastases in 2017 and is currently receiving immunotherapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) along with a regimen of paclitaxel and carboplatin, followed by maintenance therapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab). The disease appears stable on imaging (2024-11-20 CT, 2024-05-21 bone scan) without significant new progression.

Management also involves chronic viral hepatitis B and symptom control for treatment-related side effects.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Lung Metastases

• Objective
  • The patient has bilateral lung metastases noted since 2017 (2024-03-15 CT; 2024-05-18 CT; 2024-11-20 CT).
    
  • Imaging (2024-11-20 CT) indicates stable disease compared to prior CTs, with no significant progression. Regression of lung lesions was reported on 2024-08-24 CT.
    
  • Tumor markers, including CA-125, have been within normal ranges (2024-11-21 labs).
    
  • Histopathological findings (2024-04-30 lung wedge biopsy) confirmed endometrial carcinoma metastases with CK7(+), PAX8(+), and PR(+).
• Assessment
  • The lung metastases are consistent with recurrent endometrial cancer. Treatment with Keytruda (pembrolizumab), paclitaxel, and carboplatin has shown efficacy, as evidenced by regression (2024-08-24 CT) and stable disease (2024-11-20 CT).
    
  • No significant changes in metastatic burden, suggesting control of the disease.
• Recommendations
  • Continue maintenance therapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab 200mg Q3W).
    
  • Monitor with routine CT scans (chest and abdomen) every 3–6 months for early detection of progression.
    
  • Consider PET/CT if unclear progression or extrathoracic metastases are suspected.
    
  • Tumor markers should continue to be monitored routinely.

Problem 2: Chronic Viral Hepatitis B

• Objective
  • Positive Anti-HBc (2023-11-21 labs) with non-reactive HBsAg suggests past or resolved HBV infection.
    
  • Currently on Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5mg daily since 2024-01-09 for prophylaxis during immunotherapy.
• Assessment
  • There is no evidence of active hepatitis based on normal liver function tests (2025-01-09 labs: AST 44 U/L, ALT 39 U/L).
    
  • Baraclude (entecavir) effectively prevents HBV reactivation during immunosuppressive therapy.
• Recommendations
  • Continue Baraclude (entecavir) during and up to 12 months post-immunotherapy.
    
  • Perform HBV DNA and liver function monitoring every 3 months.

Problem 3: Fatty Liver

• Objective
  • Grade 4 fatty liver diagnosed on 2024-08-24 CT and confirmed on 2023-11-21 abdominal ultrasound.
    
  • Liver function tests have remained within normal limits (2025-01-09 labs: AST 44 U/L, ALT 39 U/L).
• Assessment
  • The fatty liver is likely non-alcoholic and associated with metabolic risk factors, but it has not caused liver dysfunction.
    
  • Stable liver function suggests the condition is not progressing.
• Recommendations
  • Lifestyle modifications, including weight management (currently 79kg), dietary changes (low saturated fats and simple sugars), and regular exercise.
    
  • Monitor liver function tests biannually and consider a FibroScan if fibrosis is suspected.

Problem 4: Potential Bone Metastases

• Objective
  • 2024-05-21 bone scan showed new faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral ribs compared to the 2022-12-09 study, though other lesions appeared more benign.
    
  • No evidence of bony destructive lesions on CT (2024-05-18).
• Assessment
  • The nature of the new hot spots is unclear. They may represent post-traumatic changes or early bone metastases. The lack of structural abnormalities on CT favors benign causes.
• Recommendations
  • Repeat a targeted bone scan or PET/CT in 3–6 months for further evaluation.
    
  • Consider MRI if symptoms (e.g., pain) suggest progressive disease.
    
  • Ensure optimal calcium and vitamin D intake to maintain bone health.

Problem 5: Anemia

• Objective
  • Mild anemia persists (2025-01-09 CBC: HGB 11.4 g/dL), consistent with prior values (2024-12-18 CBC: HGB 11.1 g/dL).
    
  • RDW and MCV suggest normocytic anemia.
• Assessment
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial, including chronic disease, possible nutritional deficiencies, and treatment-related marrow suppression.
• Recommendations
  • Check iron studies, B12, and folate levels.
    
  • Consider transfusions if anemia worsens or symptomatic.

2024-07-10

Hypokalemia was noted on 2024-07-08. Oral potassium supplementation (Const-K) is currently used, no medication problems found.

• 2024-07-08 K (Potassium) 3.2 mmol/L

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[exam finding]

• 2025-01-08 SONO - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size&Shape
      • R’t:7.93cm contracted
      • L’t:9.78cm contracted
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Sinus - Not Dilated
    • Cyst - N
      • R’t: cortical 2.75 cm
    • Stone - None
    • Mass - None
  • Interpretation:
    • Bilateral chronic change with right small sized kidney.
    • Right renal cyst.
    • Ascites.
• 2025-01-07 CXR
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via right forearm.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Lung metastases are highly suspected.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • S/P Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
• 2025-01-04 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Increase soft tissue density of the upper abdomen is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2025-01-03 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected chronic liver parenchyma disease
    • Liver tumors, bil. Suspected metastases
    • Invisible left PV. Propable tumor invasion
    • Thick GB wall.Propable hypoalbuminemia related
    • Pancreas not shown
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Please correlate with liver function test and check HBV, HCV, AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2024-12-31 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Increase soft tissue density of the upper abdomen is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-12-29, -12-27 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Lung metastases are highly suspected.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • S/P Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
• 2024-12-27 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Increase soft tissue density of the upper abdomen is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-12-20 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: transverse colon cancer staging
  • CC: Bloody tarry stool since this morning.
    • 20241218 colonoscopy: A circumferential ulcerative mass was noted, with lumen stenosis, was noted at transverse colon, s/p biopsy (A).
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the hepatic flexure colon, 5 cm in size, with lumen narrowing and irregular contour.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (T4a) with partial obstruction is highly suspected.
    • There are four small lymph nodes in the adjacent mesocolon.
      • Regional metastatic nodes (N2a) are suspected.
    • There are multiple poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes that are c/w multiple liver metastases.
      • Left lobe portal vein is not visualized that due to tumor encasement.
    • There are multiple soft tissue masses on both lungs that are c/w multiple lung metastases.
    • There are several enlarged nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament and para-aortic space that are c/w non-regional metastatic nodes.
    • There is mild ascites in right perihepatic space and few soft tissue nodules in the omentum at right perihepatic space (Srs:7 Img:54,60).
    • Carcinomatosis (M1c) is highly suspected.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M1c(M_value) STAGE:IVC (Stage_value)
• 2024-12-18 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, biopsy — adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with areas of cribriform architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stain — CK20(+), GATA3(-), CK7(-), ER(-); EGFR (+), MSH6 (+, expression) and PMS2 (+, expression)
• 2024-12-12 CXR
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
• 2024-12-12 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P cardiac valve replacement.
  • Degeneration of T-L spine.
  • Radiopaque spots at upper abdomen.
  • Stool retention in the bowel.
• 2024-12-06 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-11-08 Anoscopy
  • Finding: anal canal abnormal
  • Impression : Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels, Gr.II, some stool
• 2024-08-09 KUB
  • Disc space narrowing at T12-L1 level and marginal spurs of vertebral bodies at multiple levels due to spondylosis, L-spine.
• 2024-08-09 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch and D-aorta
    
  • mild to moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent pericardial fat /prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad
• 2024-08-01 Mammography
  • Diagnostic digital mammography of both breasts with MLO and CC views:
  • Old mammography study: 2024-02-16 (BIRADS 1)
  • Findings
    • Breast composition: category a (The breast are almost entirely fatty)
    • Breast tissue reduction in left breast, LIQ, could be due to post-op change.
    • No periareolar skin thickening.
    • No enlarged axillary lymph node.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op with breast tissue reduction, LIQ. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1
• 2024-08-01 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • no mass lesion
    • s/p left breast operation
  • BI-RADS:
    • negative
• 2024-07-15 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • s/p aortic stent placement is found.
  • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
• 2024-07-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (99.3 - 31.1) / 99.3 = 68.68%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Status transfemoral TAVI with Evolut FX 26mm, adequate prosthetic function, EOA1.89cm^2, DVI0.716; mild to moderate paravalvular AR
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild to moderate MR, mild TR and PR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Dilated LA, thick IVS and LVPW
• 2024-07-05 13:09 CXR
  • Right internal jugular central venous catheter with tip in the right atrium . approriately positioned endotracheal tube in place
  • Moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte s/p TAVI, well-seated location
• 2024-07-05 10:30 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Indication: Severe AS with HFpEF Fc2
  • Past history:
    • DM, HTN
    • left breast cancer post op, R/T in 2021, under Letrozole 2021-10-19 ongoing; stable disease
  • Route
    • right femoral artery: for THV device (8→14Fr), Proglide devices x2
    • left femoral artery and vein: sheathes for pigtail and TPM planned
    • general anesthesia
  • Procedure
    • Echo-guidance puncture was performed for bilateral femoral arteries and left femoral vein. Proglide closure devices were prepared at right femoral artery with 8Fr sheath. Because left femoral vein was deep with difficult puncture, transvenous pacing wire was not inserted. We prepared pacing wire to connect Confida wire and the skin. 5Fr pigtail catheter at ascending aorta was set up through left side. AL1 catheter and straight-tip wire were used to cross aortic valves through right side. Then 5Fr pigtail catheter was exchanged with 260cm Sprint wire. LV and Ao pressure tracings were checked. (LV 170/-3/12mmHg, Ao 108/51 mmHg mean 77mmHg, HR83bpm). We checked loaded transcatheter heart valve under fluoroscopy. Confida wire was exchanged for intervention. Then the Medtronic Evolut FX 26mm THV was delivered with THV device inline sheath insertion through right femoral access. The THV was delivered to cross iliac artey and through aortic arch smoothly. Under Cusp overlap view, we checked THV position and depth during THV opening. 1st deployment course showed shallower THV. We did recapture of THV. 2nd deployment was attempted and aortograms were checked. By 3rd deployment, adequate position was preferred. THV device (including nose cone) was withdrawn smoothly. After THV deployment, the aorta pressure was 150/48 mean 89mmHg and LV pressure was 154/16 end 28mmHg. Initial AR index was 13.3%. Aortogram revealed moderate paravalvular AR.
    • Therefore, we perfomred post-TAVI balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) with BARD True Flow balloon (22*35mm) under controlled pacing 140→180bpm. After BAV, THV expansion improved at LCC side. TEE showed mild PVL-AR and small amount pericardial effusion. Aortogram revealed mild to moderate paravalvular AR. No coronary artery obstruction nor aortic leakage was found. (Implantation depth: NCC side depth 2mm, LCC side 5mm)
  • Findings
    • Final aorta pressure was 162/57 mean 100mmHg and LV pressure was 165/13 end 23mmHg.
    • AR index = (DBP - LVEDP) / SBP x 100 = (57-23)/162*100 = 20.1%
    • ECG monitor showed bundle branch block.
    • Final vascular closure of right femoral artery was done by Proglide devices.
    • Then the patient was transferred back to ICU for further care.
    • contrast volume around 120ml
  • Conclusion
    • Severe aortic stenosis with HF status post transfemoral TAVI with Medtronic Evolut FX 26mm THV on 2024-07-05; residual mild to moderate paravalvular AR
    • new bundle branch block
  • Suggestion
    • monitor heart rhythm
    • repeat echocardiogram and ECG
    • anti-thrombotic use
• 2024-06-14 transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 24) / 104 = 76.92%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal and RV hypertrophy with Gr II LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation; mildly dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Calcified aortic valve with severe aortic stenosis (AVA = 0.61 cm2 by Doppler method; mean transaortic pressure gradient 51 mmHg); trivial AR.
    • Mild posterior mitral annulus calcification with mild MR; mild PR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification with multiple protruding atheromas (8-14 mm of thickness).
• 2024-06-12 10:30 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of severe AS by echocardiogram and heart failure Fc3.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with pre-operative evaluation.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right radial artery
      
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 5F JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 5F JR4 catheter.
  • Finding Summary
    • Left Main : mild calcification; no stenosis
    • Left Anterior Descending : mild calcification; no stenosis
    • Left Circumflex : no stenosis
    • Right Coronary : mild calcification; no stenosis
    • Syntax Score = 0
    • Euro Score = 2.98
    • STS Score = 12.4
  • In conclusion :
    • No obstructive coronary artery lesion;
    • Severe aortic stenosis and heart failure
  • Recommendation :
    • applying NHI reimbursed TAVI; watch any GI bleeding
• 2024-06-11 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Scoliotic alignment of the thoracolumbar spine is noted.
• 2024-06-06 CTA - heart for TAVI
  • ECG gated cardiac CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Calcified aortic valve is found.
    • The aortic annulus is 24.5*17.0mm.
• 2024-06-06 CTA - heart for TAVI
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Scattered tiny nodular opacities over right middle lobe, left lingula lobe and bilateral lower lobes are found. r/o recent inflammation.
    • Two nodular lesions are found at right middle lobe and left lower lobe measuring 0.3cm (Se302 Im56) and 0.45cm (Se302 Im45) and right lower lobe measuring 0.26cm (Se302 IM45). The nature of these nodules should be further characterized.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
  • Imp:
    • Scattered opacity over bilateral lower lungs. r/post operative change recent inflammation.
    • Nodular lesions at left lingula lobe, left lower lobe and right lower lobe. Nature?
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
• 2024-06-06 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric ulcers, H2, prepyloric antrum
    • Duodenal ulcers, bulb, Forrest classification type IIc and III
  • CLO test:
    • Negative
• 2024-06-03 Flow Volume Chart
  • moderate restrictive impairment.
• 2024-02-16 Mammography
  • Diagnostic digital mammography of both breasts with MLO and CC views:
  • Old mammography study: 2023-09-1 (BIRADS 1)
    • Breast composition: category a (The breast are almost entirely fatty)
    • Breast tissue reduction in left breast, LIQ, could be due to post-op change.
    • No periareolar skin thickening.
    • No enlarged axillary lymph node.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op with breast tissue reduction, LIQ. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1
• 2024-02-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed
    • Left liver cyst (0.55x0.58cm).
    • Right renal cyst (2.86x2.93cm).
• 2024-02-16 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • no mass lesion
    • s/p left breast operation
  • BI-RADS:
    • cat 1. negative
• 2023-02-21 transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (69 - 19) / 69 = 72.46%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LA, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Moderate to severe sclerotic AS
• 2022-09-27 Mammography
  • Impression:
    • Post-op with breast tissue reduction, LIQ. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1
• 2022-09-27 Bone densitometry - spine + hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Hip, BMD is 0.461 gms/cm2, about 3.5 SD below the peak bone mass (54%) and 0.2 SD below the mean of age-matched people (97%).
    • IMP: osteoporosis
  • L-spines BMD (AP view) performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.724 gms/cm2, about 2.9 SD below the peak bone mass ( 69 %) and 0.3 SD above the mean of age-matched people ( 107 %).
    • IMP: osteoporosis
• 2022-09-27 SONO - abdomen
  • Abdominal sonography shows:
    • A tiny left hepatic cyst, 0.75x0.70cm.
    • Right renal cyst, 2.40x2.68cm.
• 2022-04-12 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Left liver cyst (0.48x0.89cm).
    • Right renal cyst (2.52x3.15cm).
• 2021-10-11 Bone densitometry - spine + hip
  • L-spines BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.696 gms/cm2, about 3.5 SD below the peak bone mass (65%) and 0.0 SD above the mean of age-matched people (101%).
    • Impression: Osteoporosis
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.454 gms/cm2, about 3.6 SD below the peak bone mass (53%) and 0.3 SD below the mean of age-matched people (94%).
    • Impression: Osteoporosis
• 2021-09-24 Patho - breast mastectomy with regional lymph nodes
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, left, partial mastectomy —- Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      
    • Resection margin: free
      
    • Lymph node, left axilla, sentinel, lymphadenecomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
      
    • AJCC 8 th edition,
      • Pathology stage: Anatomic stage: pStage IIA, pT2N0(sn)(if cM0)
        
      • Prognostic stage: IA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast: Size: 7.5 x 7.0 x 4.2 cm
      
    • Skin: Size: 4.8 x 1.5 cm.
      
    • Nipple: Not Included
      
    • Tumor: Size: 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm.
      
    • Resection Margin: Free, 0.8 cm from the 9 o’clock margin
      
    • Lymph node: sentinel
      
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA: Sentinel lymph nodes; FsB1: 9 o’clock resection margin; FsB2: 6 o’clock resection margin, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: skin; X2-5: tumor.
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • FOR INVASIVE CARCINOMA
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm.
        
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): grade II (score 7)
        • Tubule formation: score 3
          
        • Nuclear pleomorphism: score 2
          
        • Mitotic count: score 2
          
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
        • Skin involvement: Absent
          
        • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: not received
          
      • Margins: Negative, Closest margin ( 8 mm from 9 o’clock margin)
        
      • Nodal status: Negative, sentinel
        • number of lymph node examined: 2
          
        • number with macrometastases (>2mm): 0
          
        • number with micrometastases (>0.2~2mm and/or >200 cells): 0
          
        • number with isolated tumor cells (<=0.2mm and <=200 cells): 0
          
      • Treatment Effect: patient not received
        
      • Lymphovascular invasion: present
        
      • Perineural invasion: absent.
        
    • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
      • S2021-11963: IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 100%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67 (25-30%), p63 (-).
        • NOTE: The tissue is the same as F2021-369.
• 2021-09-22 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot area in the nasal region, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic or surgical change or others ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3-6 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, some C-, T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, left S-I joint, right knee, and feet.
• 2021-09-20 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Left breast cancer.
    • Right renal stones (2-3mm).
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 3.3cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Left breast cancer.
• 2021-09-20 Flow Volume Chart
  • Moderate restrictive pulmonary function impairment
• 2021-09-20 transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (67 - 14) / 67 = 79.10%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 1.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve calcification with moderate to severe AS (AVA (Doppler) = 1.17 cm² , Max aortic pressure = 60 mmHg , Mean aortic pressure = 36 mmHg); mild MR; mild TR
    • Possible mild pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 41 mmHg.
• 2021-09-07 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, 9/3, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
    
  • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 100%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67 (25-30 %), p63 (-).
• 2021-09-07 SONO - breast
  • Indication: left breast lump for one month
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattern:
      • homogeneous sonodense
    • Focal sonographic lesion:
      • Location: Left 9/1.21 cm
      • Size: 2.03x2.24 cm
      • Margins: circumscribed
      • Shape: irregular Orientation: not parallel
      • Retrotumoral acoustic phenomena: no
      • Internal echo pattern: homogeneous
      • Echogenicity: hypoechoic
      • Compression effect on shape: no change
      • Compression effect on internal echoes: no change
    • Correlation with calcification: none
    • Axillary lymph node: none
  • Treatment
    • core needle biopsy
  • Plan
    • Left breast irregular tumor, suggest biopsy.
      
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 4c: highly suspicious abnormality - biopsy should be considered.
• 2021-09-07 Mammography
  • Hyperdense lobulated circumscribed tumor, 2.9cm in LIQ of left breast (anterior third portion), suggest sonographic correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Refer to CS for Port-A
• 2024-12-05 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Prescription x3
    • Symbicort Rapihaler (budesonide, formoterol) 2puff BID INHL 28D
• 2021-10-19 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • A:
    • Invasive carcinoma of no special type of the left breast, ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 100%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: Anatomic stage: pStage IIA, pT2N0(sn)(cM0). Prognostic stage: IA, s/p partial mastectomy and SLNB, and status during endocrine therapy.
  • P:
    • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: partial mastectomy
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: left breast
    • Technique: IMRT(+/-) IGRT and 2D.
    • Preliminary planning dose: 5000cGy/25 fractions of the left breast, and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the left braest tumor bed scar) area.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her son. They understand and would like to receive radiotherapy.
    • The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 15:30, 2021-10-21.
• 2024-09-12 SOAP Gastroenterolgy Chen ZhiXiang
  • A: Long term PPI use for DAPT with bleeding tendency.
  • Prescription x3
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2021-09-20 ~ 2021-09-27 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • malignant neoplasm of left breast status post partial mastectomy and SLNB on 2021/09/23
    • diabetes mellitus
  • CC
    • left breast tumor was noted one month ago
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 85 years old female with past history of DM and hypertension diagnosed for 10 years under medication control.
    • This time, left lump was incidentally noted by patient herself 1 month ago. She denied pain, fever or skin color change in the past one month. Her menarche and menopause were at 18 years old and 50+ years old respectively. She had 4 children. She denied receiving any hormone therapy post menopause. She denied any family breast or other cancer history.
    • She then came to OPD for help. At OPD, breast sono reveal
      • location: left 9/1.21 cm 2.
      • size: 2.03x2.24 cm, circumscribed margin, irregular shape, homogenous echo pattern, hypoechoic echogenicity.
      • No calcification or axillary lymph node were noted.
    • Mammography reveal
      • Hyperdense lobulated circumscribed tumor, 2.9cm in LIQ of left breast (anterior third portion), suggest sonographic correlation.
      • Benign dense calcifications in left breast.
      • BI-RADS: Category 0 (additional evaluation is needed).
    • Pathology show - Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
      • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 100%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67(25-30 %), p63 (-).
    • Under the impression of left Invasive carcinoma. She is admitted to our hospital this time for cardaic echo, lung function, chest and abdomen CT, bone scan.
    • After pre operation survey, partial mastectomy with sentinel lymph node dissection will performed on 2021/09/23.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-04 Integrative Medicine
  • Q
    • For PICC
    • This is a 88-year-old female with the history of
      • hypertensive heart disease
      • type 2 diabetes
      • aortic stenosis, s/p transcatheter aortic valve replacement on 2024-07-05
      • stage 3 chronic kidney disease
      • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, under symbicort
      • left breast cancer, s/p left breast-conserving surgery in 2021, now under letrozole
      • acute gastric and duodenal ulcers with hemorrhage, now under PPI
      • new diagnosed colon cancer, cT4N2M1c, stage IV, with extensive liver and lung mets on 2024/12/25.
    • She was admitted for chenotherapy. We need your help for PICC insertion, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • Already performed PICC via right basalic vein
• 2024-12-27 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • She was a new diagnosed case of colon cancer , and this time, she was admitted for port-A insertion and further chemotherapy, so we need your help for port A insertion on 2024/12/30.
  • A
    • I will arrange insertion of port-A as soon as possible.

[Medication]

• 2021-10-19 ~ undergoing - Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD

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2025-01-10

[Fosamax Plus - tube feeding]

The FOSAMAX PLUS (alendronate 70mg, colecalciferol 140 ug 5600 IU) package insert states: “Similar to other formulations containing bisphosphonates, FOSAMAX PLUS may cause localized irritation to the upper gastrointestinal mucosa. The risk of severe esophageal adverse reactions is heightened if patients lie down after taking FOSAMAX PLUS, fail to accompany the medication with a full glass of plain water, or continue its use despite experiencing esophageal irritation.”

Administration of the medication via tube feeding, bypassing the esophagus, should theoretically not result in esophageal mucosal irritation.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Sepsis with Multi-Organ Dysfunction

• Objective
  • Clinical signs of sepsis: Persistent tachypnea, altered mental status, and organ dysfunctions.
  • Imaging findings (2025-01-07 CXR):
    • Lung metastases highly suspected.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Elevated inflammatory markers: Procalcitonin 3.8 ng/mL on 2025-01-10.
  • Cultures:
    • Urine culture (2025-01-07): Gram-positive cocci, 2000 CFU/mL.
  • Renal dysfunction:
    • Chronic changes with bilateral contracted kidneys (SONO on 2025-01-08).
    • Hyperkalemia (6.5 mmol/L) and eGFR 18.8 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-10.
• Assessment
  • The patient has ongoing sepsis with probable urinary and/or intra-abdominal sources. Renal dysfunction limits metabolic clearance, complicating fluid balance and electrolyte control.
  • Persistent pleural effusions (suspected metastatic-related or infectious).
  • The chronic nature of renal changes (small, echogenic kidneys) indicates long-standing kidney disease, compounding acute kidney injury.
• Recommendations
  • Immediate antibiotic escalation:
    • Continue Piperacillin-Tazobactam.
    • Might consider to add Vancomycin for Gram-positive cocci coverage.
  • Imaging-guided source control:
    • Perform abdominal CT scan to rule out abscess or other intra-abdominal complications.
  • Pleural effusion assessment:
    • Perform diagnostic thoracentesis to analyze pleural fluid (cytology, gram stain, culture).
  • Monitor lactate to assess tissue perfusion.

Problem 2: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

• Objective
  • SONO findings (2025-01-08):
    • Bilateral small, echogenic kidneys (right 7.93 cm, left 9.78 cm), consistent with CKD.
    • Right renal cyst (2.75 cm).
  • Blood gas (2025-01-10): Severe acidosis (pH 6.970) with hyperkalemia (6.5 mmol/L).
  • Renal function:
    • Creatinine 2.56 mg/dL on 2025-01-10 (increased from 2.26 mg/dL on 2025-01-09).
• Assessment
  • The AKI is primarily caused by hypoperfusion in sepsis, compounded by chronic renal structural damage.
  • Hyperkalemia and acidosis are life-threatening and need urgent correction.
• Recommendations
  • Hyperkalemia management:
    • Administer calcium gluconate 10% IV for cardiac stabilization.
    • Insulin-dextrose infusion (e.g., 10 U regular insulin + 50 mL D50 IV).
    • Consider Furosemide 20 mg IV if urine output is adequate.
  • Acidosis management:
    • Initiate sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq IV for severe acidosis.
    • Monitor response and prepare for renal replacement therapy (RRT) if refractory.
  • Fluid management:
    • Maintain euvolemia cautiously to prevent worsening pleural effusion or pulmonary edema.

Problem 3: Liver Dysfunction and Hepatic Encephalopathy

• Objective
  • Liver function (2025-01-10):
    • Bilirubin total: 4.18 mg/dL, direct: 2.63 mg/dL (62.92% conjugated).
    • Albumin: 2.4 g/dL.
  • SONO findings (2025-01-03):
    • Chronic liver parenchymal disease with metastatic liver lesions.
    • Thickened gallbladder wall, likely hypoalbuminemia-related.
  • Ammonia: 121 µmol/L on 2025-01-10.
• Assessment
  • Hepatic dysfunction and elevated ammonia levels suggest early hepatic encephalopathy.
  • Metastatic burden and sepsis likely exacerbate hepatic injury.
• Recommendations
  • Administer Lactulose to reduce ammonia.
  • Continue albumin infusion to improve oncotic pressure and support perfusion.
  • Monitor liver function tests (bilirubin, ALT, AST) daily.

Problem 4: Pleural Effusions and Respiratory Dysfunction

• Objective
  • CXR findings (2025-01-07):
    • Bilateral pleural effusions with blunting of costophrenic angles.
    • Suspected lung metastases.
  • Blood Gas (2025-01-10): Hypoxemia (PO₂ 49.8 mmHg) and hypercapnia (PCO₂ 86.1 mmHg).
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial, including metastatic disease, infection, and hypoalbuminemia-related effusions.
  • Respiratory failure is compounded by sepsis.
• Recommendations
  • Perform diagnostic thoracentesis to identify infectious or malignant etiology.
  • Initiate high-flow oxygen therapy or consider non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for respiratory support.
  • Consider early mechanical ventilation if respiratory status deteriorates.

Summary of Key Actions (not posted)

• Antibiotics: Optionally escalate empiric therapy with Piperacillin-Tazobactam + Vancomycin, monitor cultures, and adjust based on sensitivities.
• Organ support:
  • Hyperkalemia: Calcium gluconate + insulin-dextrose infusion.
  • Acidosis: Sodium bicarbonate ± RRT.
  • Hepatic encephalopathy: Lactulose + albumin.
• Imaging and interventions:
  • Identify the sepsis source.
  • Diagnostic thoracentesis for pleural fluid analysis.
• Respiratory support: High-flow oxygen, NIV, or intubation as needed.

2024-12-30

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Infection and Suspected Sepsis

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Elevated WBC (22.24 × 10³/µL) with 90.5% neutrophils (2024-12-29).
      
    • Elevated lactic acid (4.3 mmol/L on 2024-12-29, 2.6 mmol/L on 2024-12-30).
      
    • Mixed growth in urine culture with colony count of 20,000 CFU/mL (2024-12-27).
      
    • Fever recorded intermittently (e.g., 37.4°C on 2024-12-28, 37.1°C on 2024-12-29).
      
  • History:
    • Antibiotic therapy with Cefoperazone + Sulbactam (Brosyn) initiated on 2024-12-27.
      
    • Persistent inflammation despite therapy.
• Assessment:
  • The systemic inflammatory response is likely due to an ongoing infection. The response to antibiotics so far seems suboptimal, possibly due to inadequate coverage or resistant pathogens. The elevated lactic acid levels indicate tissue hypoperfusion or sepsis.
• Recommendations:
  • Repeat blood and urine cultures to identify persistent or resistant pathogens.
    
  • Consider broadening antibiotic coverage empirically until culture sensitivity is available (e.g., piperacillin-tazobactam or carbapenem).
    
  • Monitor clinical and laboratory markers daily, including procalcitonin and serial lactate levels, to assess treatment efficacy.

Problem 2: Hyperglycemia and Suboptimal Glycemic Control

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Blood glucose fluctuates significantly: 202 mg/dL (2024-12-28 11:35), 101 mg/dL (2024-12-29 06:29).
      
    • History of diabetes mellitus with poor glucose control.
      
  • History:
    • Insulin therapy initiated on 2024-12-30 with Regular Insulin Actrapid (100 U/mL).
      
    • Historical challenges in achieving stable blood glucose levels.
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s glycemic control is suboptimal, likely worsened by systemic infection, stress response, and possibly inadequate insulin dosing.
• Recommendations:
  • Implement a basal-bolus insulin regimen with frequent capillary blood glucose monitoring (e.g., every 4-6 hours).
    
  • Adjust insulin doses based on real-time blood glucose trends and maintain a target range of 140–180 mg/dL (hospitalized setting).
    
  • Reassess hemoglobin A1c and fasting blood glucose for long-term management planning post-infection.

Problem 3: Hypercoagulable State

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Elevated D-dimer (>10,000 ng/mL FEU, 2024-12-29).
      
    • History of malignancy (colorectal adenocarcinoma with liver and lung metastases).
      
    • No overt clinical signs of thrombosis currently.
      
  • History:
    • Hypercoagulable states are common in malignancies (Trousseau syndrome).
• Assessment:
  • Elevated D-dimer may indicate thrombotic activity, though no overt thromboembolic event has been documented. The patient is at high risk for venous thromboembolism due to malignancy and infection (sepsis-related coagulopathy).
• Recommendations:
  • Perform lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasonography to screen for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
    
  • Initiate prophylactic anticoagulation with low molecular weight heparin (e.g., enoxaparin) or unfractionated heparin unless contraindicated.
    
  • Monitor coagulation profile, including platelet count, prothrombin time, and fibrinogen levels, to assess for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).

Problem 4: Electrolyte Imbalance (Hyperkalemia)

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Serum potassium of 5.7 mmol/L (2024-12-30).
      
    • Historical hyperkalemia (5.3 mmol/L on 2024-12-29, 4.9 mmol/L on 2024-12-27).
      
  • History:
    • Potassium likely elevated due to systemic inflammation, tissue breakdown, or renal impairment (eGFR 48.30 mL/min/1.73 m² on 2024-12-29).
• Assessment:
  • Mild hyperkalemia requires monitoring, particularly given the patient’s history of cardiac conditions (post-TAVI and left ventricular dysfunction).
• Recommendations:
  • Administer potassium-lowering agents if hyperkalemia worsens (>5.8 mmol/L), such as calcium gluconate (for cardiac protection) and sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate).
    
  • Ensure adequate hydration to promote renal excretion of potassium unless contraindicated.
    
  • Recheck potassium levels daily while addressing underlying causes (e.g., infection, renal function).

[Hypercoagulability and Risk of Thrombosis] (not posted)

Assess Coagulation Status

• Findings:
  • Coagulation Profile:
    • INR is slightly elevated at 1.16 (2024-12-29), with PT at 12.0 seconds, which is still within an acceptable range.
    • Platelet count is adequate at 285 × 10³/µL (2024-12-29), suggesting no immediate risk of thrombocytopenia.
    • Elevated D-dimer (>10,000 ng/mL on 2024-12-29) indicates a hypercoagulable state, likely due to systemic inflammation, malignancy, or sepsis.
  • Historical Coagulation Markers:
    • No evidence of prior disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
    • Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) was prescribed, possibly prophylactically, but no clear deficiency or INR abnormality is evident.
• Assessment:
  • The patient’s current coagulation status does not show critical bleeding risks (e.g., INR > 1.5, low platelets) but indicates hypercoagulability (D-dimer elevation).
  • No immediate signs of overt DIC, but the patient is at risk given systemic infection, malignancy, and recent hospitalization.
• Suggestions:
  • Monitor coagulation markers closely (INR, PT, aPTT, fibrinogen) every 24–48 hours.
  • Screen for thrombosis with Doppler ultrasound or CT imaging if clinical suspicion arises (e.g., unilateral leg swelling, chest pain).
  • Reevaluate the need for Vitamin K1:
    • If INR remains stable and no bleeding risk arises, consider discontinuing Vitamin K1.

Manage Hypercoagulability and Risk of Thrombosis

• Findings:
  • Malignancy:
    • Colorectal adenocarcinoma with multiple liver and lung metastases (2024-12-20 CT) places the patient at a high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
  • Systemic Infection:
    • Elevated WBC (22.24 × 10³/µL on 2024-12-29), neutrophilia (90.5%), and high lactate levels (4.3 mmol/L on 2024-12-29) suggest sepsis, which can exacerbate hypercoagulability.
• Assessment:
  • The patient is at a very high risk of thrombosis (malignancy, infection, elevated D-dimer) and would benefit from prophylactic anticoagulation unless contraindications arise (e.g., active bleeding, significantly prolonged INR).
• Suggestions:
  • Initiate prophylactic anticoagulation with:
    • Low molecular weight heparin (e.g., enoxaparin 40 mg SC daily) or unfractionated heparin (5000 U SC every 8–12 hours).
    • Avoid if active bleeding develops or platelet count drops below 50 × 10³/µL.
  • Continue monitoring for thrombotic complications, including DVT or pulmonary embolism.

Address the Systemic Infection

• Findings:
  • Markers of Infection:
    • WBC 22.24 × 10³/µL (2024-12-29), 90.5% neutrophils.
    • Elevated lactic acid (4.3 mmol/L on 2024-12-29) indicating possible sepsis.
    • Mixed growth in urine culture (2024-12-27), colony count 20,000 CFU/mL, suggesting potential contamination or a mild urinary tract infection.
  • Antibiotic Therapy:
    • Currently on Cefoperazone + Sulbactam (Brosyn, initiated 2024-12-27), but signs of persistent inflammation suggest inadequate response.
• Assessment:
  • The infection appears systemic, likely involving bacteremia or sepsis, possibly from a urinary source or malignancy-associated complications.
• Suggestions:
  • Escalate antibiotic therapy:
    • Transition to a broader-spectrum antibiotic like piperacillin-tazobactam or meropenem to cover resistant pathogens.
    • Adjust therapy based on culture and sensitivity results when available.
  • Reassess infection control with:
    • Repeat urine culture, blood cultures, and procalcitonin levels to guide antibiotic adjustments.
    • Daily monitoring of inflammatory markers (e.g., WBC, lactic acid).

Glycemic Control

• Findings:
  • Blood Glucose Trends:
    • Fluctuates significantly (e.g., 202 mg/dL on 2024-12-28, 101 mg/dL on 2024-12-29), indicating poor glycemic control likely exacerbated by stress from infection and malignancy.
  • Current Therapy:
    • Regular Insulin (Actrapid) initiated on 2024-12-30.
• Assessment:
  • Hyperglycemia may contribute to immunosuppression and poor wound healing, necessitating tighter glucose control.
• Suggestions:
  • Implement a basal-bolus insulin regimen:
    • Regular insulin (Actrapid) for prandial and correction doses.
    • Long-acting insulin (e.g., glargine) for basal needs.
  • Perform frequent capillary glucose monitoring (e.g., every 4–6 hours).
  • Target blood glucose range: 140–180 mg/dL.

Address Electrolyte Imbalances

• Findings:
  • Hyperkalemia:
    • Serum potassium elevated at 5.7 mmol/L (2024-12-30) and 5.3 mmol/L (2024-12-29).
  • Renal Function:
    • Creatinine 1.13 mg/dL (eGFR 48.30 mL/min/1.73 m² on 2024-12-29), indicating mild renal impairment.
• Assessment:
  • Hyperkalemia is mild but requires management to prevent cardiac complications, particularly in the context of renal impairment and malignancy.
• Suggestions:
  • Treat hyperkalemia:
    • If levels rise >5.8 mmol/L or ECG changes occur, administer calcium gluconate (for cardiac protection), sodium bicarbonate, or kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate).
  • Monitor potassium levels daily and ensure adequate hydration.

Monitor and Manage Oncological Issues

• Findings:
  • Malignancy:
    • Colorectal adenocarcinoma with liver and lung metastases (2024-12-20 CT).
    • Elevated CEA (366.3 ng/mL on 2024-12-23), indicating tumor progression.
• Assessment:
  • The malignancy is advanced with systemic metastases, requiring a focus on palliative care and symptom management.
• Suggestions:
  • Discuss goals of care with the patient and family.
  • Consider palliative chemotherapy or supportive care to address symptoms related to metastases.

701527442

250110

[exam findings]

• 2024-11-19 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy ? Fat stranding at pelvic cavity.
    • Dilatation of pulmonary trunk.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, axilla, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-09-10 Patho - ovary (tumor)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Adenxa, right, salpingo-oophorectomy — free. Tube: free.
    • Adnexa, s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy, left salpingo-oophorectomy — serous carcinoma, high-grade
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy — free.
    • Uterus, endometrium, total hysterectomy — No malignancy.
    • Uterus, corpus, total hysterectomy — myomas; no malignancy
    • Lymph node, bilateral pelvic and para-aoratic, dissection — free
    • Omentum, omentectomy — free.
    • ypT1a ypN0 (if cM0); FIGO Stage: IA, AJCC prognostic stage group: IA.
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy). intra-operation rupture (-)
        • right ovary: 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm. right tube: 4.5 x 0.5 x0.5 cm free. Left ovary: 3 x 2 x 1 cm. Tumor 3 x 2 x 1 cm. Left tube: 5 x 1.7 x 1.0 cm. uterus: 120 gm, 9 x 7 x 4 cm, myomas up to 2.2 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm; omentum: 20 x 10 x 0.2 cm, free; 01. left iliac lymph nodes; 02. left obturator lymph nodes; 03. right iliac lymph nodes; 04. right obturator lymph nodes; 05. left para-aortic lymph nodes; 06. right para-aortic lymph nodes.
        • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary – acoording to operation record: intra-operation rupture (-)
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary- acoording to operation record: intra-operation rupture (-)
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube - free
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube - free
    • Tumor Site:
      • Note: Please select the primary tumor site only
      • right ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable) - absent (Bilateral)
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable) - Absent
    • Tumor Size
      • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 3 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 2 x 1 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for formalin fixation: A1: 01. left iliac lymph nodes; A2: 02. left obturator lymph nodes; A3: 03. right iliac lymph nodes; A4: 04. right obturator lymph nodes; A5: 05. left para-aortic lymph nodes; A6: 06. right para-aortic lymph nodes; A7-8: right adnexa; A9-10: left adnexa; A11: cervix; A12-15: endometrium, uterine corpus, and myomas; A16: omentum.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: serous carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade - High grade
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only)
      • Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.) - absent
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): none
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus - none.
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid - N2024-03322: free
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: free:
      • Negative for metastasis: describe locations (0/ total No. of nodes): 0/47= A1: 01. left iliac lymph nodes (0/11); A2: 02. left obturator lymph nodes (0/16); A3: 03. right iliac lymph nodes (0/4); A4: 04. right obturator lymph nodes (0/5); A5: 05. left para-aortic lymph nodes (0/2); A6: 06. right para-aortic lymph nodes (0/9).
    • Additional Pathologic Findings – S2024-12075: IHC stains: WT1(+), PR(rare +), Napsin A(-), p53(+, mutant-pattern), and p16(diffusely +).
    • Comment(s) - none.
• 2024-06-14 Patho - ovary biopsy/wedge resection
  • Ovary, left, laparoscopic exploration biopsy — Serous carcinoma, high-grade
  • The sections show a picture of high-grade serous carcinoma, composed of polygonal neoplastic cells arranged in solid and papillary patterns. Marked nuclear atypia is present.
  • IHC, the tumor cells reveal: WT1(+), PR(rare +), Napsin A(-), p53(+, mutant-pattern), and p16(diffusely +).
• 2024-06-13 Frozen Section
  • Ovary, left, frozen section — Malignant tumor with uncertain histologic type
• 2024-06-07 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon polyp, cecum, biopsy removal — Non-specific chronic colitis
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of non-specific chronic colitis characterized by some lymphocytes and eosinophils infiltrate with stromal edema. Neither crypt abscess nor granuloma is found. Follow up.
• 2024-06-06 Ascites Tapping
  • Procedure: Ascites tapping
  • Indication: Ascites
  • Symptoms: Abdominal fullness
  • Course: 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion. 2000ml yellowish ascites was drainaged and sent to exam.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-11 ~ 2024-12-12 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis, stage IV, PS (ECOG): 2, status post debulking surgery on 2024-09-09, Taxol/Carboplatin
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Constipation
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For Taxol/Carboplatin (AUC 5) Q3W.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 43 years old female who didn’t suffer from underlying diseases came to our hospital because of persistent abdominal pain for 2 months with ascites. This abdominal pain was getting worse and worse and wasn’t on specific site. This pain was aggravated by pressing abdomen and relieved by defecation and abdominal bloating reduction. Besides, patient also complained about nausea, vomitting, constipation and headache. She denied ammenorrhea, hypermenrrhea, dysmenorrhea and diarrhea. Last menustration period was on 2024/05/15. Her duration of regular period was around a week but reduced to 3 days recently.
    • The patient {G1P1(twins, NSD)} was diagnosed as ovarian cancer at Taipei MacKay Hospital but her boss was more confident of our hospital to brought her here to get further medical intervention. The lab data showed that some tumor marker were abnormally high (CA199 139.73, CA125 4346.7, D-dimer >10000).
    • CT Imaging status post on 2024/06/05 and ultrasound with ascites tapping status post on 2024/06/06. By using 18G needle, it was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion. 2000ml yellowish ascites was drainaged and sent to exam, and pathology: negative for malignancy.
    • Panendoscopy and colonoscopy revealed: one colon polyp, Paris classification 0-IIa, 3mm, was noted at cecum, status post biopsy removal, pathology showed non-specific chronic colitis. Port-A insertion was done on 2024/06/11.
    • She received laparoscopic biopsy of left ovarian cancer on 2024/06/13, frozen section showed malignant tumor with uncertain histologic type. Tha chemotherapy with paclitaxe + Carboplatin (AUC 5) Q3W, #1 on 2024/06/17, #2 on 2024/07/06, #3 on 2024/07/30, #4 on 2024/11/18.
    • Tumor markers:
      • CEA (NM): 0.746ng/mL (2024/07/01), 0.959ng/mL (2024/07/08), 1.084ng/mL (2024/07/22), 0.780ng/ml (2024/08/19), 0.828ng/ml (2024/10/11)
      • CA-125 (NM): 3489.920U/ml (2024/07/01), 1227.000U/ml (2024/07/08), 117.708U/ml (2024/07/22), 15.094U/ml (2024/08/19)
      • CA-153 (NM): 13.220U/ml (2024/10/11)
      • She received the surgery of debulking surgery on 2024/09/09, the Cytology: negative.
      • left salpingo-oophorectomy — serous carcinoma, high-grade, ypT1a ypN0 (if cM0); FIGO Stage: IA, AJCC prognostic stage group: IA.
      • Abdomen CT (2024/11/19): S/P hysterectomy ? Fat stranding at pelvic cavity. Dilatation of pulmonary trunk.
      • This time, she is admitted for chemotherapy with paclitaxe + Carboplatin (AUC 5) Q3W on 2024/12/11.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received hydration, Limeson 5tab plus ULSTOP 1tab Q6H st.
    • The chemotherapy with C5 Intaxel (175mg/m2) + Carboplatin (AUC 5) Q3W were prescribed on 2024/12/11.
    • There were no fever, no nuasea, no shortness of breathing, no chest tightness. She can be discharged on 2024/12/12, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Foliromin FC (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 5D
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 5D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 5D

[consultation]

• 2024-09-09 Urology
  • Q
    • For on bilateral ureteral catheterization.
    • This 43-year-old female with ovarian cancer was admitted for debulking surgery at 2024/09/09 11:00.
    • We need your evaluation of her condition for on bilateral ureteral catheterization.
  • A
    • pelvic tumor + massive ascites is found
    • Catheter will be inserted to facilitate identify ureter
• 2024-06-07 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • Arrange for insert port-A
    • This 43 y/o female, she is a case of ovarian cancer.
      
    • After consulted hema oncologist, chemotherapy and insert port-A was suggested.
    • So we need your expertise to evaluate this patient for insert port-A.
  • A
    • I’ll arrange Port-A insertion for her.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-09-09 13:55
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Left ovarian serous carcinoma, high grade, with peritoneal carcinomatosis, stage IV, post laparoscopic left ovarian tumor biopsy on 2024/06/13 and post 3 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxe/Carboplatin
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size with a few myomas, mild adhesion between uterus and rectum.
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 3x2x2 cm, capsule intact, smooth surface, intra-operation rupture (-).
      • ROV: 3x2x2 cm, capsule intact, smooth surface, intra-operation rupture (-).
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: free from adhesion or ascites
    • Ascites: nil
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: grossly normal & smooth
    • Appendix: grossly normal.
    • Optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
      • Optimal cytoreduction: R0 : no residual tumor / R1 : macroscopic residual disease <=1 cm at completion of surgery
      • Suboptimal cytoreduction : R2 (>1 cm after cytoreductive surgery); Residual tumor: multiple tumors, maximal diameter about XX cm, over rectum and peritoneal wall and bladder base
    • Estimated blood loss: 350ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion agent: nil
    • 15 J-vac*2
• 2024-09-09 12:55
  • Surgery
    • Bilateral ureter catheterization
  • Finding
    • No obvious tumor in bladder
    • smooth bladder mucosa
• 2024-06-13
  • Surgery
    • Impression: Left ovarian tumor
    • Ovary, left, frozen section — Malignant tumor with uncertain histologic type
  • Procedure
    • Laparoscopic exploration and biopsy of left ovarian tumor  
• 2024-06-11
  • Operation
    • Port-A (47080B)
    • Fluoroscopy (32026C)        
  • Finding
    • Insertion via left subclavian vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-11 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-18 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-09 - (debulking surgery)

• 2024-07-31 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-06 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 265mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-17 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 265mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

==========

2024-08-01

[successful reduction of ca125 with paclitaxel and carboplatin]

The tumor marker CA125 readings have continued to decrease after initiating the paclitaxel and carboplatin regimen on 2024-06-17. Lab data on 2024-07-30 were generally acceptable. No medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-07-22 CA-125 (NM) 117.708 U/ml
• 2024-07-08 CA-125 (NM) 1227.000 U/ml
• 2024-07-01 CA-125 (NM) 3489.920 U/ml
• 2024-06-06 CA-125 4346.7 U/mL

701547669

250109

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-08 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • A cavitary lesion projecting in left upper lung is noted that is c/w lung cancer after correlate with CT and pathology.
  • An osteolytic lesion in left 5th rib is noted that is c/w bony metastasis.
• 2024-12-21 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-12-20 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of left lung and adjacent left pulmonary hilum, compatible with primary lung malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left mediastinal and left pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, compatible with ipsilateral metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of left lung, left adrenal gland and multiple bones as mentioned above, suggesting lung, adrenal and bone metastases.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-12-19 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • A rim soft tissue lesion projecting in left upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • An osteolytic lesion in left 5th rib is noted that is c/w bony metastasis.
• 2024-12-19 ACTOnco+
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25647
  • Sequencer: Ion Chef System / Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System
  • ACTOnco+ 440 gene:
    • ABCB1, ABCC2, ABCG2, ABL1, ABL2, ADAMTS1, ADAMTS13, ADAMTS15, ADAMTS16, ADAMTS18, ADAMTS6, ADAMTS9, ADAMTSL1, ADGRA2, ADH1C, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALDH1A1, ALK, AMER1, APC, AR, ARAF, ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, ASXL1, ATM, ATR, ATRX, AURKA, AURKB, AXIN1, AXIN2, AXL, B2M, BAP1, BARD1, BCL10, BCL2, BCL2L1, BCL2L2, BCL6, BCL9, BCOR, BIRC2, BIRC3, BLM, BMPR1A, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRD4, BRIP1, BTG1, BTG2, BTK, BUB1B, CALR, CANX, CARD11, CASP8, CBFB, CBL, CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNB1, CCNB2, CCNB3, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, CCNE1, CCNE2, CCNH, CD19, CD274, CD58, CD70, CD79A, CD79B, CDC73, CDH1, CDK1, CDK12, CDK2, CDK4, CDK5, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, CDKN1A, CDKN1B, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, CDKN2C, CEBPA, CHEK1, CHEK2, CIC, CREBBP, CRKL, CRLF2, CSF1R, CTCF, CTLA4, CTNNA1, CTNNB1, CUL3, CYLD, CYP1A1, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2C8, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DAXX, DCUN1D1, DDR2, DICER1, DNMT3A, DOT1L, DPYD, DTX1, E2F3, EGFR, EP300, EPCAM, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA5, EPHA7, EPHB1, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ERCC1, ERCC2, ERCC3, ERCC4, ERCC5, ERG, ESR1, ESR2, ETV1, ETV4, EZH2, FAM46C, FANCA, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCL, FAS, FAT1, FBXW7, FCGR2B, FGF1, FGF10, FGF14, FGF19, FGF23, FGF3, FGF4, FGF6, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FH, FLCN, FLT1, FLT3, FLT4, FOXL2, FOXP1, FRG1, FUBP1, GATA1, GATA2, GATA3, GNA11, GNA13, GNAQ, GNAS, GREM1, GRIN2A, GSK3B, GSTP1, GSTT1, HGF, HIF1A, HIST1H1C, HIST1H1E, HNF1A, HR, HRAS, HSP90AA1, HSP90AB1, HSPA4, HSPA5, IDH1, IDH2, IFNL3, IGF1, IGF1R, IGF2, IKBKB, IKBKE, IKZF1, IL6, IL7R, INPP4B, INSR, IRF4, IRS1, IRS2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, JUN, KAT6A, KDM5A, KDM5C, KDM6A, KDR, KEAP1, KIT, KMT2A, KMT2C, KMT2D, KRAS, LCK, LIG1, LIG3, LMO1, LRP1B, LYN, MALT1, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MAP2K4, MAP3K1, MAP3K7, MAPK1, MAPK3, MAX, MCL1, MDM2, MDM4, MED12, MEF2B, MEN1, MET, MITF, MLH1, MPL, MRE11, MSH2, MSH6, MTHFR, MTOR, MUC16, MUC4, MUC6, MUTYH, MYC, MYCL, MYCN, MYD88, NAT2, NBN, NEFH, NF1, NF2, NFE2L2, NFKB1, NFKBIA, NKX2-1, NOTCH1, NOTCH2, NOTCH3, NOTCH4, NPM1, NQO1, NRAS, NSD1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PAK3, PALB2, PARP1, PAX5, PAX8, PBRM1, PDCD1, PDCD1LG2, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PDIA3, PGF, PHOX2B, PIK3C2B, PIK3C2G, PIK3C3, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CD, PIK3CG, PIK3R1, PIK3R2, PIK3R3, PIM1, PMS1, PMS2, POLB, POLD1, POLE, PPARG, PPP2R1A, PRDM1, PRKAR1A, PRKCA, PRKCB, PRKCG, PRKCI, PRKCQ, PRKDC, PRKN, PSMB8, PSMB9, PSME1, PSME2, PSME3, PTCH1, PTEN, PTGS2, PTPN11, PTPRD, PTPRT, RAC1, RAD50, RAD51, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD52, RAD54L, RAF1, RARA, RB1, RBM10, RECQL4, REL, RET, RHOA, RICTOR, RNF43, ROS1, RPPH1, RPTOR, RUNX1, RUNX1T1, RXRA, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, SERPINB3, SERPINB4, SETD2, SF3B1, SGK1, SH2D1A, SLC19A1, SLC22A2, SLCO1B1, SLCO1B3, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD4, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMO, SOCS1, SOX2, SOX9, SPEN, SPOP, SRC, STAG2, STAT3, STK11, SUFU, SYK, SYNE1, TAF1, TAP1, TAP2, TAPBP, TBX3, TEK, TERT, TET1, TET2, TGFBR2, TMSB4X, TNF, TNFAIP3, TNFRSF14, TNFSF11, TOP1, TP53, TPMT, TSC1, TSC2, TSHR, TYMS, U2AF1, UBE2A, UBE2K, UBR5, UGT1A1, USH2A, VDR, VEGFA, VEGFB, VHL, WT1, XIAP, XPO1, XRCC2, ZNF217
  • RESULT：
    • PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS:
      • Test Name: ACTOnco+
      • Relevant Biomarkers:
        • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants
          • KMT2C W383, Allele Frequency: 6.4%, Reads: 3382x
          • MET Splice donor (Exon 14 skipping), Allele Frequency: 18.6%, Reads: 838x
          • NF1 Y2285fs, Allele Frequency: 7.7%, Reads: 287x
        • Copy Number Variants (CNVs)
          • Amplification (Copy number >= 6)
          • Not detected.
        • Homozygous deletion (Copy number = 0)
          • Not detected.
        • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number = 1)
          • Not detected.
        • Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB): 1.9 muts/Mb
          • Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Microsatellite stable (MSS)
          • Fusion Results: MET(13)-MET(15) (Exon 14 skipping)
      • MP No.: xxxx47669
      • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
      • Block Number: S202425647
      • Tissue Origin: Lung, lul
      • Pathologic Diagnosis: Lung squamous cell carcinoma
      • Tumor Percentage: 30%
      • NGS QC parameters:
        • Mean Depth ＆ Target Base Coverage at 100x: 706x & 94%
        • Average unique RNA Start Sites per control GSP2: 151
    • Analytic Interpretation:
      • Single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (INDELs) ( =< 15 nucleotides) and large-scale genomic alterations like copy number variations (CNVs) of 440 gene, and fusion transcripts of 13 genes.
    • Analytical Sensitivity:
      • Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained.
    • Methodology:
      • Ion 540 Chip / Ion 550 Chip / Ion P1 Chip and Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System / Ion Proton System
    • Procedure (ACTOnco): Extracted genomic DNA was amplified using four pools of primer pairs targeting coding exons of analyzed genes. Amplicons were ligated with barcoded adaptors. Quality and quantity of amplified library were determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). Raw reads generated by the sequencer were mapped to the hg19 reference genome using the Ion Torrent Suite (version 5.10). This test provides uniform coverage of the targeted regions, enabling target base coverage at 100x >= 85% with a mean coverage >= 500x. Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained. ONCOCNV (an established method for calculating copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data by Boeva et al., 2014) was applied for the normalization of total amplicon number, amplicon GC content, amplicon length, and technology-related biases, followed by segmenting the sample with a gene-aware model. Tumor mutational burden (TMB) was calculated by using the sequenced regions of ACTOnco to estimate the number of somatic nonsynonymous mutations per megabase of all protein-coding genes. Classification of microsatellite instability (MSI) status is determined by a machine learning prediction algorithm. The change of a number of repeats of different lengths from a pooled microsatellite stable (MSS) baseline in > 400 genomic loci are used as the features for the algorithm.
    • Procedure (ACTFusion):
      • The extracted RNA was reverse-transcribed and subjected to library construction. The quality and quantity of the amplified library was determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). All assays were performed in accordance with ACT Genomics testing SOPs. In summary, samples with detectable fusions had to meet the following criteria: 1) Number of unique start sites (SS) for the GSP2 >= 3. 2) Number of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 5. 3) Percentage of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 10%.
    • Disclaimer:
      • This test was developed by ACT Genomics and its performing characteristics were determined by ACT Genomics. This test result is to be used for clinical consultative purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a clinical guidance of your doctor or another qualified medical practitioner. The detection of genomic alterations does not necessarily indicate pharmacologic effectiveness (or lack thereof) of any drug or treatment regimen; the detection of no genomic alteration does not necessarily indicate lack of pharmacologic effectiveness (or effectiveness) of any drug or treatment regimen. Decisions on clinical care and treatment should be based on the independent medical judgment of the treating physician in accordance with the standard of care in a given community.
    • Liability:
      • ACT Genomics is not affiliated with any medical facility or medical practitioner. We provide information for informational purposes only, therefore, ACT Genomics and their employees cannot be held responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use of information provided in the report.
    • Reference:
      • Boeva V, Popova T, Lienard M, Toffoli S, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, et al. Multi-factor data normalization enables the detection of copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data. Bioinformatics. 2014;30(24):3443-50.
• 2024-12-18 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25647
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >=50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 90%
• 2024-12-09 CXR
  • no pneumothorax or pleural effusion s/p transthoracic needle biopsy of a large LUL tumor with central radiolucency.
  • osteolytic change in LT 5th rib due to metastasis
• 2024-12-09 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, LUL, CT-guide biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Sections show pleomorphic tumor cells infiltrating in fibrotic stroma. No keratinization is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), p40(+), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), and CD56(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2024-12-08 CXR
  • osteolytic in posterior LT 5th rib, and possibly 6th rib too due to due to metastasis
  • a poorly defined mass over LUL
  • increased density Ef Lt hilum

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-25 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • S:
    • For radiotherapy due to bone metastases with pain.
    • PI: The patient suffered from continuous, non-radiating back pain for the past two months. The patient also complained about body weight loss over the past three months, and a cough and hemoptysis episode 3-4 months ago. The patient’s symptoms progressively worsened. CT scan on 2024/12/03 confirmed the presence of a left lung tumor.
    • Family history: (mother: colon cancer)
    • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
    • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
    • Previous RT Hx: (-)
  • O:
    • ECOG: 0
    • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; pain of the left scapular to rib, and left iliac bone area.
    • CXR (2024-12-08): osteolytic in posterior LT 5th rib, and possibly 6th rib too due to due to metastasis. A poorly defined mass over LUL. Normal heart size and configuration. Increased density Ef Lt hilum.
    • Pathology (S2024-25647, 2024-12-11): Lung, LUL, CT-guide biopsy —- squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated
    • PET (2024-12-20):
      • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of left lung and adjacent left pulmonary hilum, compatible with primary lung malignancy.
      • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left mediastinal and left pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, compatible with ipsilateral metastatic lymph nodes.
      • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of left lung, left adrenal gland and multiple bones as mentioned above, suggesting lung, adrenal and bone metastases.
    • MRI of brain (2024-12-21): No evidence of brain metastasis.
  • A:
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, LUL, with adrenal, lung and bone metastasis, cT3N2M1c, stage IVB, under Keytruda and chemotherapy.
  • P:
    • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: bone metastases with pain
    • Goal: palliation
    • Treatment target and volume: left scapular to rib, and left iliac bone area.
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 3000cGy/10 fractions of the left scapular to rib; and 3000cGy/10 fractions of the left iliac bone area.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his wife. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1330, 2024-12-30.
• 2024-12-18 ~ 2024-12-21 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated at left lower lung, with left 5th rib, shoulder blade metastasis, stage IV.
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of left scapula and rib
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Port-A insertion at left cephalic vein on 2024/12/19
  • CC
    • For port-a insertion, PET, and chemotherapy.    
  • Present illness history
    • CT-guide biopsy was done on 2024/12/09, the report: squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), p40(+), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), and CD56(-). Followed-up PD-L1, NGS (self-paid) on 2024/12/18, pending the data.
    • Under the impression of squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated at left lower lung, with left 5th rib, shoulder blade metastasis, stage IV. Status poat chemotherapy.
    • This time, he is admitted for port-a insertion, PET, and chemotherapy on 2024/12/18.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received port-a insertion at left cephalic vein on 2024/12/19, and consulted oral surgery for Oral Health Assessment Tool, due to plan to receive Xgeva for bone pain, and Xgeva was given on 2024/12/20.
    • NGS by self-paid, PD-L1 were done on 2024/12/18.
    • He received chemotherapy with C1 Pembrolizumab (200mg, self-paid) + Paclitaxel (175mg/m2) plus Carboplantin (AUC 5) on 2024/12/20,
    • Vemlidy for reactive Anti-HBc, Imperan for vomiting.
    • Followed-up Whold body PET on 2024/12/20, revealed: the upper lobe of left lung and adjacent left pulmonary hilum, compatible with primary lung malignancy. The left mediastinal and left pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, compatible with ipsilateral metastatic lymph nodes. Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the upper lobe of left lung, left adrenal gland and multiple bones as mentioned above, suggesting lung, adrenal and bone metastases.
    • Followed-up Brain MRI on 2024/12/21,the report: No evidence of brain metastasis.
    • After chemotherapy, he denied having a fever, vomiting, or any complaints. He can be discharged on 2024/12/21, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexmethasone 4mg) 5# QD 2D at 2025-01-08 23:00, 2025-01-09 05:00
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 2D at 2025-01-08 23:00, 2025-01-09 05:00
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2024-12-08 ~ 2024-12-09 POMR Thoracic Surger Cheng JianBo
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left upper lobe lung tumor, suspect malignancy; status post computed tomography guided biopsy on 2024/12/09
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of left scapula and rib
  • CC
    • back pain for 2 months    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 58-year-old male with no significant past medical history, and a history of right inguinal hernia repair approximately 50 years ago.
    • The patient suffered from continuous, non-radiating back pain for the past two months, which was once considered caused by exercise by himself. The pain progressed gradually with no improvement, and weakness and a decrease in his running exercise performance were also noted. The patient also complained about body weight loss over the past three months, and a caugh and hemoptysis episode 3-4 months ago.
    • The patient’s symptoms progressively worsened, leading him to seek medical attention on 2024/12/02, when a 3-4 cm tumor was incidentally discovered on a chest X-ray. This lesion appeared to be eroding the 5th rib.
    • A subsequent CT scan on 2024/12/03 confirmed the presence of a left lung tumor. The patient, concerned about the findings, promptly contacted Dr. Cheng for further evaluation.
    • On 2024/12/06, a bone scan was performed to further assess the potential involvement of bone, which is pending review.
    • Given the clinical suspicion for a left upper lung tumor, the patient was admitted for further investigation, including a CT-guided biopsy scheduled for 2024/12/09.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, CT-guide biopsy for left upper lobe lung mass was performed smoothly, and the patient tolerated well.
    • Re-checked chest X-ray showed suspect pneomothorax noted. The patient complained about mild tightness at wound.
    • We suggested the patient to hospitalize for closely monitor and arrange chest X-ray at the coming morning, but the patient insisted to discharge today.
    • Because the patient himself was a doctor, we further suggested him to check X-ray when he return to his hospital, and the patient could understand.
    • The patient was discharged on 2024/12/09, and OPD follow up was arranged, with pathological report pending.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 3D if pain
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 9D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorpahn 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 9D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# PRNBID 3D if bloody sputum

[consultation]

• 2024-12-19 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • For Oral Health Assessment Tool, due to Xgeva
    • This is a 58-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated at left lower lung, with left 5th rib, shoulder blade metastasis, stage IV.
    • This time, he is admitted for chemotherapy, and plan to give Xgeva, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • We have seen the patient at bedside.
    • Full mouth periodontitis was examined, exposed root of left upper teeth
    • Plan:
      • explain the findings to the patient (although the whole mouth has periodontal disease, there are currently no teeth that need to be extracted).
      • oral hygiene care
      • may proceed with Xgeva use with due care

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2025-01-08 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 440mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-20 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 100mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg D5W 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-26 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Loculated right pleural effusion is found. Pleural mets is considered. Minimal right pleural thickening is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-09-19, the lesion progressed slightly.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
    • Lobulated low density lesion at pancreatic tail measuring 1.76cm is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-09-26, the lesion is stationary.
    • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
  • Imp:
    • Pancreatic tail cancer with righ pleura mets. The primary tumor is stationary in size but the pleural seeding is progressed slightly.
• 2024-12-23 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation. -Right Pleura effusion -Linear infiltration over right lung zone is noted. Please correlate with CT. -Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch -Enlargement of cardiac silhouette. -Patchy opacity projecting at right upper and middle lung was noted. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-10-22 Patho - pleural/pericardial biopsy
  • Pleura, right, CT-guided biopsy — metastatic adenocarcinoma, consistent with pancreatic origin
  • Section shows alveolar lung tissue, skeletal muscle fibers and fibroadipose tissue with invasive adenocarcinoma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CA199(+), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), and Calretinin(-). The results are consistent with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-10-21 SONO - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • right side moderate amount of loculated pleural effusion status post pig-tail drainage,
    • high risk for pleural biopsy
• 2024-10-18 SONO - chest
  • Finding
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was no pleural effusion in the left hemithorax. The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was one loculated pleural effusion in the right lower lateral hemithorax (1/2-1 ICS with 3-4cm depth). The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were mild limited. Because of too small amount of pleural effusion to do pleural biopsy, no special procedure was done. This condition was explained to patient herself and her son.
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right small loculated pleural effusion with pig-tail insertion.
• 2024-10-14 CXR
  • S/P right pig-tail catheter indwelling.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Right pleural effusion.
  • Ground glass opacity in right lung.
• 2024-10-04 Cell block cytology - pleural effusion (Y1)
  • 28 cc yellow cloudy right pleural effusion
    
  • The smears and cell block show lymphocytes, reactive mesothelial cells and many hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma. Clinical correlation and confirmatory biopsy is advised.
    
  • Immunocytochemistry (ICC) was asked by clinician and showed TTF-1(-), Napsin-A(-), CK7(+) and P40(-), less likely lung primary. Clinical correlation is advised
• 2024-10-01 Aspiration - pancreas
  • 2 wet and 2 dry slides — Malignancy
  • The smears show many pleomorphic atypical cells with hyperchromatic nuclei, compatible with poorly-differentiated carcinoma. Please correlate with confirmatory biopsy (S2024-20343).
• 2024-10-01 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Labeled as “pancreas”, fine needle biopsy — ductal adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pancreatic tissue with infiltration of irregular neoplastic nests.
  • IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), CD56 (-), Napsin-A (-), TTF-1 (-).
• 2024-09-30 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • The major papilla looks negative.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 19.2x13.6 mm hypoechoic lesion with distinct border located at the tail part of pancreas.
    • The MPD is not dilated.
    • The CBD is not dilated but at borderlined diameter.
    • The CH-EUS reveals hyperenhancement and heterogeneous pattern.
  • Management：
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc is injected into to the IV line. After 24 sec, hyperenhancement pattern is seen within the tumor during the vascular phase and heterogeneous pattern in the pefusion phase.
    • EUS-FNB is done with Acquire needle 22G , total two passes performed and some whitish core tissue is obtained. The tissue is sent for cytology and histology evaluation.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic tail tumor susp. cancer s/p CH-EUS & EUS/FNB
• 2024-09-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Heterogenous liver parenchyma. Poor echo window.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
      • Hyperechoic lesion with acoustic shadow was noted in the gallbladder.
    • Portal vein and vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Suspected pancreatic tail tumor, 2.01cm.
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly. One 0.88cm isoechoic lesion near lower pole of spleen.
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • suspected liver cirrhosis
    • suspected pancreatic tail tumor
    • GB stone
    • accessory spleen
    • Poor echo window
• 2024-09-26 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (2.4cm) at pancreatic tail with adjacent vessels invasion.
    • Gallbladder stones (3-5mm). Tiny stones in CBD.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P right pig-tail catheter indwelling. Partial atelectasis and nodules at RML and RLL.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-24 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower C-spine, middle and lower T-spines, L4-5 spines and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity in the mandible. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull and right rib cage. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-09-23 Patho - pleural/pericardial biopsy
  • Lung, right, CT-guide biopsy — mild interstitial fibrosis
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with mild chronic inflammatory cell infiltration and interstitial fibrosis. No granuloma or malignancy is found.
  • The immunohistochemical sstains of CK and TTF-1 show no invasive tumor. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-09-23 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the right lower lung and in pleurae of the right upper and lower lungs, compatible with the right malignant pleural effusion s/p surgical reaction.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a nodular lesion in the right lower lung, the nature is to be determined (the primary or secondary lung cancer or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in the right mediastinal space and left pulmonary hilar region, probably reactive (priority) or metastatic nodes.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the LUQ of abdomen, near pacreatic tail, highly suspected malignant neoplasm, suggesting abdomen CT/MRI or even biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a nodular lesion in the right lobe of the liver, the nature is to be determined also (benign lesion, the primary or secondary liver cancer, or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left lobe of the thyroid gland, probably benign in nature, suggesting neck sonogram for follow-up.
    
  • Right malignant pleural effusion, cause ? suspected pacreatic tail cancer with lung metastasis, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-09-20 MRI - brain
  • No brain metastasis.
• 2024-09-19 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • s/p pigtail placement at right hemithorax.
    • Minimal opacity over right lower lobe is found with right mild pleural thickening.
    • Tiny peripheral distributed infiltration at right lung is found.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
  • Imp:
    • In favor of pneumonia s/p treatment. The residual opacity over right lower lobe is in favor of infectious process rather than neoplasm.
    • However, correlation with pleural effusion cytology and follow up is suggested.
• 2024-09-16 CXR
  • Significant regression of massive Rt pleural effusion s/p pigtail drain placement
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • Marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
• 2024-09-13 Cell block cytology - pleural effusion
  • 50 ml turbid pleural effusion — Atypia
  • clusters of atypical cells present.
  • IHC stains: calretinin (focal +), Napsin-A (-), TTF-1 (-), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), GATA-3 (-).
• 2024-09-13 Body fluid cytology - pleural effusion
  • right lung pleural effusion — positive for malignancy
  • Many red blood cells, lymphocytes, mesothelial cells, and clusters of adenocarcinoma present.
• 2024-09-13 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Consolidation of right upper lobe with massive right pleural effusion is found.
    • Massive right pleural effusion is noted.
    • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
  • Imp:
    • Right lung Consolidation with massive right pleural effusion.
• 2024-09-13 CXR
  • Right pleural effusion.
  • Ground glass opacity in right lung.
• 2024-09-13 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-13 SONO - chest
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was no pleural effusion in the left hemithorax. The pleural gliding and diaphragm excursion were adequate.
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was massive amount of pleural effusion with floating sign in the right hemithorax (> 3 ICS with 6-7cm depth). We performed echo-assisted pig-tail insertion from right lower lateral chest. After local anaesthesia, Fr 14 pig-tail was inserted smoothly. Total 500cc yellowish cloudy fluid was drained immediately. The specimen was submitted for routine, biochemistry, TB, bacterial culture, MTB PCR and cell block. The whole procedure was smoothly.
  • Special Procedure
    • Insertion of pig-tail catheter Right side 14 fr. through the 5 ICS
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right massive pleural effusion post pig-tail insertion.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P: Tail lesion but No insurance. shift GA to GAP
  • Prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TIDCC 7D
    • Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) BID TOPI 7D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Pilian (cyproheptadine 4mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2024-09-13 ~ 2024-10-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreatic cancer, pT2N0M1, stage IV with distal lung metastasis, post Gemcitabine+albumin-bound paclitaxel C1D1 on 2024/10/25
    • Right side massive pleural effusion
    • Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
  • CC
    • worseing dyspnea with chest tightness since yesterday    
  • Present illness history
    • This 77-years-old woman, who denies any systemic disease and with well health before untill 2 weeks ago.
    • Two weeks prior to this admission, productive cough was noted, she went to clinic for help, but in vain, shallow and rapid breath pattern noted since 3days ago. However, worseing dyspnea with chest tightness happened last night, she was went to our ER for help.
    • The CXR showed right side massive pleural effusion. During ER, the chest taping with right side pleural effusion aspiration 400ml was done. The pleural effusion analysis disclosed transudate.
    • Under the impression of right side massive pleural effusion, she was admitted to CM ward for management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, antitussive, mucolytic agents and other palliative treatment were given for symptomatic relief.
    • Arrange chest echo and right side pig-tail insertion for drinage pleural effusion on admission day. Final, the pleural effusion cytology revealed positive malignancy.
    • Arange chest CT on 2024/09/19, it showed In favor of pneumonia s/p treatment. The residual opacity over right lower lobe is in favor of infectious process rather than neoplasm.
    • The brain MRI and bone scane were arranged for cancer staging, which showed no evidence brain or bone metastasis.
    • However, for tissue prove, chest CT guide biopsy was done smoothly on 2024/09/23.
    • The whole body PET scane was performed, it revealed
      • Increased FDG uptake in a focal area in the right lower lung and in pleurae of the right upper and lower lungs, compatible with the right malignant pleural effusion s/p surgical reaction.
      • Increased FDG uptake in a nodular lesion in the right lower lung, the nature is to be determined (the primary or secondary lung cancer or other nature ?).
      • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in the right mediastinal space and left pulmonary hilar region, probably reactive (priority) or metastatic nodes.
      • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the LUQ of abdomen, near pacreatic tail, highly suspected malignant neoplasm.
      • Increased FDG uptake in a nodular lesion in the right lobe of the liver, the nature is to be determined also (benign lesion, the primary or secondary liver cancer, or other nature ?).
      • Increased FDG uptake in the left lobe of the thyroid gland, probably benign in nature, suggesting neck sonogram for follow-up.
      • Right malignant pleural effusion, cause ? suspected pacreatic tail cancer with lung metastasis, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • Hence, we consulted gastroenterologist, who was impression of abdominal focal lesion, near the pancreatic tail, r/o malignancy and hepatic nodular lesion, right hepatic lobe, cause?
    • Arrange triphase liver CT on 2024/09/26 and a poor enhancing tumor (2.4cm) at pancreatic tail, Gallbladder stones (3-5mm). Tiny stones in CBD was shown.
    • Due to highly suspect pancrea cancer, she was transfer to G-I department on 2024/09/26.
    • At gastroenterology ordinary ward, the abdominal sonography was arranged and showed: 1) suspected liver cirrhosis; 2) suspected pancreatic tail tumor; 3) GB stone; 4) Accessory spleen Poor echo window.
    • The EUS/FNB was done on 2024/09/30. The pathology reported fine needle biopsy: ductal adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), CD56 (-), Napsin-A (-), TTF-1 (-).
    • Following the patient with pancreatic cancer was evaluated as unresectable advanced pancreatic cancer under image and need received chemotherapy, the patient was transferred to oncology ordinary ward on 2024/10/19.
    • At oncology ordinary ward, we arranged CT guid biopsy with pleural tissue. The pathology showed pleura, right, CT-guided biopsy — metastatic adenocarcinoma, consistent with pancreatic origin.
    • She received chemotherapy regimen: Gemcitabine + albumin-bound paclitaxel (Gemcitabine 1000 m2/mg, Nab-Paclitaxel 100 m2/mg) C1D1 on 2024/10/25.
    • Nausea, loss of appetite, chest tightness, and general uncomfortale after chemotherapy. Medication was administered for symptom relief.
    • For stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/10/28.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 10D
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 10D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD 10D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 10D
    • Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TIDCC 10D
    • Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) BID TOPI 10D

[consultation]

• 2024-10-22 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • For chest CT guide biopsy
    • A 77 year-old woman was diagnosed pancreatic cancer during hospitalization. The CT showed S/P right pig-tail catheter indwelling. Partial atelectasis and nodules at RML and RLL. The cell block of pleural effusion showed the smears and cell block show lymphocytes, reactive mesothelial cells and many hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma. Clinical correlation and confirmatory biopsy is advised.
    • We need your help for CT guide biopsy, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • This 77-year-old patient is a case of right lung or pleural lesion, r/o primary lung CA or metastasis.
    • CT-guided biopsy is indicated. Please chek platelet, PT, and aPTT before this procedure.
    • We will inform the risk of insufficient specimen, pneumothorax, hemorrhage, infection, and air embolism to the patient and the family.
• 2024-10-09 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 77-years-old woman, who denies any systemic disease and with well health before untill 2weeks ago.
    • Two weeks prior to this admission, productive cough was noted, she went to clinic for help, but in vain, shallow and rapid breath pattern noted since 3 days ago. However, worseing dyspnea with chest tightness happened last night, she was went to our ER for help.
    • At MER, the vital sign revealed BP 140/66; HR 97; BT 36.7’C; RR 22; Con’s E4V5M6; SpO2 92%. The laboratory studies disclosed no leukocytosis with left shift (WBC 8760, N.seg 78.6%), no Anemia (HB 14.3 g/dL), no electrolyte imblance (Na/K 136/3.6mmol/L), and elevate CR (CRP 5.8 mg/dL).
    • The CXR showed right side massive pleural effusion. During ER, the chest taping with right side pleural effusion aspiration 400ml was done. The pleural effusion analysis disclosed transudate.
    • Under the impression of right side massive pleural effusion, she was admitted to CM ward for management.
      
    • Due to EUS FNB of pancceras was performed and pathology revealed ductal adenocarcinoma. We need your evaluation and advice, thank you.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of pancreatic tail with pleural mets is noted. I am consulted for the further managtement.
    • My suggsetions:
      • Discuss with patient and family (done). Systemic chemotherapy is indicated.
      • Please arrange Port-A insertion
      • Please transfer to my territory, 11A or 10B.
• 2024-09-25 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • Due to malighahcy pleural effusion, favor suspect G-I system malignancy related, so we sincerely your special evaluatin and help.
  • A
    • This 77-year-female denied any other systemic disease. This time, she was admitted for pleural effusion. PET-CT revealed multiple lesions at liver and pancreatic tail. We are consulted for further evaluation.
      • At bedside
        • Stable vital signs
        • Clear conscious
        • Soft abdomen
    • Lab data
      • 2024-09-18 Anti-HBc Reactive
        
      • 2024-09-18 Anti-HBc Value 1.55 S/CO
        
      • 2024-09-18 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
        
      • 2024-09-18 Anti-HCV Value 0.25 S/CO
        
      • 2024-09-18 HBsAg Nonreactive
        
      • 2024-09-18 HBsAg Value 0.34 S/CO
        
      • 2024-09-18 Anti-HBs 2.13 mIU/mL
        
      • 2024-09-18 SCC 0.7 ng/mL
        
      • 2024-09-18 CEA 1.54 ng/mL
        
      • 2024-09-18 APTT 26.7 sec
        
      • 2024-09-18 PT 10.4 sec
        
      • 2024-09-18 INR 0.99
        
      • 2024-09-14 MTBC PCR NOT DETECTED
        
      • 2024-09-14 MTBC PCR Value <11.8 CFU/ml
        
      • 2024-09-13 WBC 8.76 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-09-13 HGB 14.3 g/dL
        
      • 2024-09-13 PLT 289 *10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-09-13 Neutrophil 78.6 %
        
      • 2024-09-13 ALT 15 U/L
        
    • PET-CT (2024/09/23):
      • Increased FDG uptake in a nodular lesion in the right lower lung, the nature is to be determined (the primary or secondary lung cancer or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation.
      • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the LUQ of abdomen, near pacreatic tail, highly suspected malignant neoplasm, suggesting abdomen CT/MRI or even biopsy for investigation.
      • Increased FDG uptake in a nodular lesion in the right lobe of the liver, the nature is to be determined also (benign lesion, the primary or secondary liver cancer, or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation.
        
      • Right malignant pleural effusion, cause ? suspected pacreatic tail cancer with lung metastasis, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • A:
      • Abdominal focal lesion, near the pancreatic tail, r/o malignancy
      • Hepatic nodular lesion, right hepatic lobe, cause?
    • P:
      • Check CA19-9
      • Pending on triphase liver CT for further evaluation
      • Contact us, if any problems

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-10 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min + cisplatin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-03 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min + cisplatin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-26 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min + cisplatin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-05 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-25 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL

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2025-01-08

[Patient Summary]

This is a 77-year-old patient diagnosed with ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic tail, pT2N0M1, Stage IV, with progression of metastatic pleural disease. The primary tumor has remained stable, but pleural effusion and pleural seeding have worsened. The patient is undergoing systemic chemotherapy, with gemcitabine, nab-paclitaxel, and cisplatin added later, potentially reflecting attempts to address platinum-sensitive disease (e.g., suspected BRCA1/2 or PALB2 mutation sensitivity).

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Metastatic Pleural Effusion with Pleural Seeding

• Objective
  • Loculated pleural effusion worsened over time (2024-12-26 chest CT), with minimal right pleural thickening seen earlier (2024-09-19 chest CT).
  • Cytological analysis of pleural effusion revealed clusters of atypical cells positive for CK7, consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma of pancreatic origin (2024-10-22 biopsy, 2024-09-13 cytology).
  • PET (2024-09-23) confirmed increased FDG uptake in pleurae, correlating with pleural seeding.
  • Post-chemotherapy imaging showed further pleural disease progression (2024-12-26 chest CT).
• Assessment
  • Despite systemic chemotherapy, pleural disease has worsened. This may reflect limited efficacy of systemic agents against pleural metastasis.
  • Stabilization of the primary pancreatic lesion contrasts with pleural disease progression, indicating potentially limited local penetration or inherent resistance.
  • The progression could imply suboptimal treatment response or the absence of actionable genetic mutations enabling effective platinum-based therapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider thoracoscopic pleurodesis to manage recurrent pleural effusion and improve symptoms.
  • Perform molecular testing (BRCA1/2, PALB2, HRD panel) if not already done to assess sensitivity to platinum agents.
  • Evaluate eligibility for clinical trials involving targeted therapies (e.g., PARP inhibitors) or immunotherapy in advanced pancreatic cancer.
  • Consider switching systemic therapy if pleural disease progresses further, balancing palliative intent and patient quality of life.

Problem 2: Primary Pancreatic Tail Tumor

• Objective:
  • A stationary tumor in the pancreatic tail measuring 1.76 cm on 2024-12-26 chest CT, unchanged from its size on 2024-09-26 chest CT.
  • EUS and biopsy confirmed ductal adenocarcinoma with IHC positivity for CA19-9, CK7, and CK19, confirming pancreatic origin (2024-09-30 EUS, 2024-10-01 pathology).
• Assessment:
  • Stability of the tumor suggests effective control with chemotherapy, potentially benefit with the addition of cisplatin to gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel since 2024-11-26.
  • Lack of significant shrinkage may indicate inherent chemoresistance, but stabilization is a favorable outcome in metastatic disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue the current chemotherapy regimen if well-tolerated.
  • Repeat imaging (CT or MRI abdomen) every 8–12 weeks to monitor tumor response.
  • If platinum resistance or progression occurs, consider second-line therapies, including FOLFIRINOX or investigational drugs if eligible.

Problem 3: Systemic Disease Burden and Treatment Tolerance

• Objective:
  • The patient tolerated gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel well initially but experienced worsening appetite, nausea, and general discomfort after cisplatin was introduced.
  • No evidence of brain metastasis (2024-09-20 MRI) or bone metastasis (2024-09-24 bone scan). PET (2024-09-23) showed potential liver involvement, though not confirmed by biopsy .
  • Blood tests show hypoalbuminemia (2.8 g/dL on 2025-01-07), which could reflect poor nutritional status or disease progression.
• Assessment:
  • The addition of cisplatin likely increased chemotherapy-related side effects, reducing overall tolerance.
  • Disease burden remains high, with unresolved issues such as pleural seeding and potential liver metastasis, requiring close monitoring.
• Recommendations:
  • Manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and appetite loss with medications like Zofran (ondansetron) and appetite stimulants (e.g., Megace (megestrol acetate)).
  • Perform liver biopsy or repeat imaging (MRI liver) to confirm the nature of liver lesions seen on PET (2024-09-23) and CT (2024-09-26).
  • Consider dose adjustments or interval prolongation for cisplatin-based therapy if tolerability becomes a concern.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-24 ALK IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25576
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2024-12-16 CXR
  • Enlarged cardiac shadow.
  • Elevation of right hemidiaphragm.
  • Large opacity at right upper lung field with bone destruction, compatible with malignancy.
  • Placement of left subclavian port-A catheter.
• 2024-12-13 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with large primary lung malignancy in the right apical lung with invasion to C7 to T4 spines, adjacent right 1st to 4th ribs and adjacent mediastinum.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some right supraclavicular lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the C6 spine, in the T5 spine and in the proximal portion of left femoral shaft and adjacent soft tissue. Metastatic lesions may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in three small focal areas in the left lower pelvic region. Metastatic lesions such as metastatic lymph nodes should be watched out.
• 2024-12-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Decreased activity in the T1-3 spines and adjacent right 1sr-3rd ribs, compatible with bone destruction.
  • Increased activity in the proximal portion of left femoral shaft. Bone metastasis should be wathced out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, right sternoclavicular junction, left elbow, bilateral hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-11 ROS1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25576
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2024-12-11 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25576
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >=50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 50%
• 2024-12-11 EGFR gene mutation test
  • Cellblock No. S2024-25576
  • Result: No mutation was detected at exons 18, 19, 20, 21 of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2024-12-07 CT - chest
  • History and indication: Neck mass, osteolytic lesion of right clavicle, 1st rib, C7-T1
  • With and without-contrast CT of chest revealed:
    • A large mass (11.1cm) at RUL with adjacent bony destruction.
    • Some lymph nodes at neck, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, inguinal and bil. axillary regions.
  • IMP:
    • A large mass (11.1cm) at RUL with adjacent bony destruction and LNs metastases, malignancy is favored.
• 2024-12-06 CXT
  • A mass lesion in right neck and apical chest; DDx: neck, bone, or pancoast tumor. Suggest further evaluation.
• 2024-12-06 Patho - soft tissue biopsy/simple excision (non lipoma)
  • Right neck mass, CT-guide biopsy — non-small cell carcinoma, in favor of adenocarcinoma, tumor origin ?
  • Sections show solid nests and acinar, papillary tumor cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), p40(-), CD56(-), CDX2(-), GATA3(-) nad Claretinin(focal weak +). Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study for tumor origin.
• 2024-12-06 MRI - other musculoskeletal
  • Findings
    • An infiltrating mass lesion (11.711.210.6cm) in right right upper chest, involing right apical lung, C7-T3 vertebrae and T1-3 ribs.
    • Mass extending to brachial plexus and T1-3 spinal canal.
    • Adjacent soft tissue nodules, r/o regional lymph nodes metastasis.
  • Impression
    • Right upper chest tumor with adjacent vertebrae and ribs extension, r/o pancoast tumor. Suggest tissue study to clarify.
• 2024-12-05 Long Bones series
  • Suspect osteolytic lesions in left humeral shaft and left femoral lesser trochanter. Suggest clinical correlation
• 2024-12-05 CXR
  • A mass lesion in right neck and apical chest; DDx: neck, bone, or pancoast tumor. Suggest further evaluation
• 2024-12-05 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Osteolytic lesions at right T1 and T2 vertebrae, as well as right 1st and 2nd ribs
  • Regional soft tissue swelling

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-05 ~ 2025-01-01 POMR Hemato-Oncolgoy Lin YiTing
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) with multiple bone metastases, TTF-1 (-), cT4N3M1c, stage IV with C1, C7 to T3, and left proximal femoral shaft osteolytic lesions - s/p Denosumab on 2024/12/11 - s/p R/T for right lung and left proximal shaft osteolytic lesion since 2024/12/13 - s/p Cisplatin/Paclitaxel C1 on 2024/12/18
    • Osteolytic lesion of right clavicle, right 1st rib, and 7th cervical vertebrae to 1st thoracic vertebrae
    • Hypercalcemia
    • Retention of urine due to multiple bone metastases, spine cord compression related
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • Right upper back pain with progressive right arm numbness for four months.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 40-year-old man without any underlying diseases. This time he came to our hospital due to right upper back pain with progressive right arm numbness for four months.
    • According to the patient himself, right upper back sore pain was first noted. Then, he noted a mass in right lateral neck. The mass was painless, but the consistency grdually turned from soft to hard and remained statinory in size. He denied dysphagia nor dyspnea. Progressive right arm numbness was also noted, from forth and fifth finger to also the middle finger. The was body weight loss of 15 kilograms in the past four months, as well as fatigue and malaise. He denied urinary nor stool incontinence, no hematuria, no bloody nor tarry stool.
    • Due to above reasons, he came to our orthopedics outpatient clinic on 2024/12/05. C-spine Xray showed extensive osteolytic lesion over right clavicle, 1st rib, and C7-T1. Therefore, admission for further evaluation was suggested, which he agreed.
    • Under the impression of osteolytic bone lesion of right clavicle, 1st rib, and C7-T1, the patient was admitted to our ward for further survey.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, hydration with 500ml N/S Q6H and calcitonin 200IU q12H (2024/12/05 ~ 2024/12/08) were prescribed to treat hypercalemia (2024/12/05 Ca:3.26 mmol/L).
    • Pain control were tolerable with Diclofenac SR 75mg 1# QD, Tramacet 1# HS, Morphine 5mg PRNQ6H.
    • Hemogram showed WBC 36690 u/L, neutrophil 90.6%, , CRP 7.6 mg/dL, in favor of malignancy-related leukemoid reaction.
    • Oncologist was consulted due to malignancy of unknown origin. Biopsy of right neck mass was arranged on 2024/12/06 to survey the etiology. Long bone series showd osteolytic lesions in left humeral shaft and left femoral lesser trochanter.
    • Thyroid to prostate CT showed a large mass (11.1cm) at RUL with adjacent bony destruction and LNs metastases at neck, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, inguinal and bil. axillary regions.
    • MRI showed right upper chest tumor with and C7-T3 vertebrae, 1-3 ribs, and brachial plexus extension, r/o pancoast tumor.
    • Tumor markers showed elevated CA153 358.6 U/mL, CEA 10.99 ng/mL.
    • We followed up hemogram on 2024/12/09 and showed resolved hypercalemia (corrected Ca: 2.634 mmol/L).
    • On 2024/12/10, pathology report showed non-small cell carcinoma, in favor of adenocarcinoma, TTF-1 (-).
    • To prevent pathological fracture of C-T spines, immobilization with neck collar and braces were given.
    • Dexamethasome 4mg BID was prescribed to prevent spinal cord compression.
    • We consulted CVS for port-A insertion which will be scheduled on 2024/12/12 pm on call.
    • Whole body bone scan will be arranged on 2024/12/12 10:20.
    • Due to adenocarcinoma with unknown origin, tumor board discussion will be arranged for this patient. The patient will also be tranferred to oncology ward for further treatment. He was transferred to our ward on 2024/12/11.
    • We consulted radiologist for radiotherpay evaluation. PET scan was arranged for staging evaluation on 2024/12/13.
    • Xgeva 120mg sc was given on 2024/12/11.
    • Ultracet 1# po q6h was added for pain control.
    • CT-guided biopsy was done and NSCLC was impressed.
    • A R/T specialist was consulted and dexamethasone was given for impending spinal compression due to bone metastases. R/T simulation for right lung lesion and left proximal shaft osteolytic lesion were also arranged since 2024/12/13.
    • Port-A insertion was done on 2024/12/16. Systemic chemotherapy with Cisplatin/Paclitaxel was administered on 2024/12/18, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Indwelling urinary catheter was inserted due to urine of retension. Pending further molecular results.
    • XRT started since 2024/12/13 for RUL tumor & XRT started since 2024/12/18 for left hip.
    • Pain control of Fentanyl 12.5mcg q3d, diclofenac SR 75mg 1# QD, morphine 5mg PRNQ4H were given.
    • XRT started since 2024/12/13 to 2024/12/27 for RUL tumor & XRT started since 2024/12/18 to 2024/12/30 for left hip.
    • Both lower leg weakness & muscle power 0 was developed on 2024/12/23 afternoon and we explained his condition to the patient and causes paralysis of lower body due to disease related.
    • Dexa 4mg ivd qd was administered for radiotherapy treatment.
    • Repeat ALK-IHC was done on 2024/12/24 24 and report was pending.
    • He was discgarged on 2025-01-01 under stable condition and will on next admission on 2025-01-08.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 14D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Fentanyl Transdermal Patch 12.5ug/h 1.25mg/patch 1# Q3D EXT 14D
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Norvasc amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 14D

[consultation]

• 2024-12-11 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for radiotherapy evaluation
    • This 40-year-old man, a patient of non-small cell carcinoma, in favor of adenocarcinoma of lung cancer. Chest CT (2024/12/07) shwoed A large mass (11.1cm) at RUL with adjacent bony destruction and LNs metastases, malignancy is favored. Right neck mass, CT-guide biopsy — non-small cell carcinoma, in favor of adenocarcinoma, tumor origin? The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), p40(-), CD56(-), CDX2(-), GATA3(-) nad Claretinin(focal weak +). We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • Subjective:
      • History: This 40-year-old man, a patient of non-small cell carcinoma, in favor of adenocarcinoma of lung cancer. He has suffered from right upper back pain & BW loss of 13 kg for 2-3 months. Chest CT (12/7) showed a large mass (11.1cm) at RUL with adjacent bony destruction and LNs metastases, malignancy was favored. CT-guide biopsy of right neck mass showed non-small cell carcinoma, in favor of adenocarcinoma, tumor origin? The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), p40(-), CD56(-), CDX2(-), GATA3(-) and Claretinin (focal weak +).
        • Previous RT: denied.
        • Other disease: denied.
        • Family history: denied.
      • Habit: Alcohol: 6 bottles of beer/day for 20 yr, just quitted; Smoking: 2 PPD for 30 yr, 6 pieces/day now; betel nut: denied.
      • Single. Caregiver: his girl friend. Job: driver. Mild or moderate economic stress at least.
      • Language: Mandarin. Taiwanese.
      • Religion: General
    • Objective:
      • General Condition-ECOG: 2.
      • PE, 2024/12/11: Rt SCF swelling; motor weakness of Rt upper limb.
        
      • Pathology, 2024/12/06: Right neck mass, CT-guide biopsy — non-small cell carcinoma, in favor of adenocarcinoma, tumor origin ? CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), p40(-), CD56(-), CDX2(-), GATA3(-) and Claretinin (focal weak +).
      • Images:
        • Chest CT, 2024/12/07: A large mass (11.1cm) at RUL with adjacent bony destruction. Some lymph nodes at neck, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, inguinal and bil. axillary regions.
          
        • MRI, 2024/12/10: An infiltrating mass lesion (11.711.210.6cm) in right right upper chest, involving right apical lung, C7-T3 vertebrae and T1-3 ribs. Mass extending to brachial plexus and T1-3 spinal canal. Adjacent soft tissue nodules, r/o regional lymph nodes metastasis. Imp: Right upper chest tumor with adjacent vertebrae and ribs extension, r/i pancoast tumor.
        • Bone scan, 2024/12/12: pending.
        • Brain MRI, 2024/12/13: pending.
    • Diagnosis: Lung cancer, RUL, non-small cell carcinoma, cT4N3M1b at least, ECOG 2, involving right apical lung, C7-T3 vertebrae and T1-3 ribs, extending to brachial plexus and T1-3 spinal canal with nerve root compression.
    • Plan:
      • I suggest RT to RUL tumor for 3600cGy/12 fx.
      • CT simulation is arranged on 2024/12/11 15:30; possible treatment toxicity (radiation esophagitis) is told.
      • PortA implantation on 2024/12/12, bone scan & PET as your order; brain MRI for complete staging.
      • Diet education for marked BW loss.
• 2024-12-05 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 40-year-old man without any underlying diseases.
    • He was admitted to our orthopedics ward today for evaluation of extensive osteolytic lesion over Rt clavicle, 1st rib, and C7.
    • According to the patient 15kg weight loss has been noted in the past four months. Right upper back pain was first noted. Then right anterior neck mass, right upper limb numbness were noted gradually. He came to our OPD today. Xray showed extensive osteolytic lesion over Rt clavicle, 1st rib and C7. He was admitted today for evaluation.
    • He denied any family history of malignancies.
    • Hemogram today showed WBC 36690 u/L, neutrophil 90.6%, Hb 12.6, calcium 3.26 mmol/L, ALP 140 U/L, creatinine 0.97 mg/dL.
    • Therefore, we need your expertise to r/o multiple myeloma/leukemia.
  • A
    • This is a 40 y/o man with no past medical history disease. We were consulted for right neck mass r/o malignancy.
    • Lab
      • WBC: 36690 u/L, neutrophil 90.6%
      • Plt: 493k
      • Ca: 3.26mmol/L
      • Alk-p: 140 U/L
      • UA: 8.7mg/dL
      • LDH: 293 U/L
      • No AG reverse
      • PB smear: presence of large amount of segments, no obvious blasts or plasma cells, r/o CML
    • PE:
      • HEENT: R’t neck firm mass, merely movable, no tenderness, no other palpable LAPs
      • Chest: clear breathing sound
      • Abdomen: soft and flat, no tenderness
      • Extremeties: no edema
    • Assessment:
      • Right supraclavicular mass r/o malignancy (thyroid, lung cancer, prostate, lymphoma), leukemia or myeloma less likely
      • Hypercalcemia, r/o malignancy related
      • Leukocytosis with neutrophil predominant, r/o malignancy-related leukemoid reaction
    • Plan:
      • Check tumorlysis profile, tumor markers, LAP score, IgG/IgM/IgA, light chain, iron profile
      • Please arrange CT with contrast for evaluation (from thyroid to prostate)
      • Record I/O and body weight, calcitonin and hyration for hypercalcemia
      • Consider neck mass biopsy

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-18 - paclitaxel 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 1hr + mannitol 20% 200mL 10min + cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 1hr + KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + furosemide 20mg 10min + NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

==========

2025-01-08

[Patient Summary]

The patient is a 40-year-old male diagnosed with non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), favoring adenocarcinoma, with multiple bone metastases, including the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and left femur, among others. The disease is staged as cT4N3M1c, Stage IV, with extensive bony destruction and systemic metastases evidenced by imaging and laboratory findings (2024-12-07 CT, 2024-12-13 PET, 2024-12-12 bone scan).

He is undergoing systemic therapy with Cisplatin/Paclitaxel and radiation therapy for both the primary tumor and metastatic lesions (2024-12-18 chemotherapy initiation, 2024-12-13 XRT initiation). The patient also experiences paraneoplastic symptoms, including hypercalcemia, which was initially treated successfully (2024-12-05 lab corrected calcium 3.26 mmol/L).

Despite treatment, the disease continues to progress with lower limb paralysis secondary to spinal cord compression by metastatic lesions (2024-12-23 MRI findings). He is currently on a multimodal palliative treatment plan that includes pain control, radiotherapy, and systemic chemotherapy.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) with Bone Metastases

• Objective:
  • Imaging: Large mass (11.1 cm) in the right upper lung with adjacent bony destruction and lymph node involvement in the mediastinum, neck, and retroperitoneum (2024-12-07 CT).
  • PET: Glucose hypermetabolism in right supraclavicular lymph nodes, cervical and thoracic vertebrae, left femur, and pelvic lymph nodes, indicating systemic metastatic spread (2024-12-13 PET).
  • Pathology: Right neck mass biopsy confirmed NSCLC, adenocarcinoma type (2024-12-10 Pathology).
  • Labs: Elevated tumor markers, CA153 358.6 U/mL, and CEA 10.99 ng/mL (2024-12-09).
• Assessment:
  • The disease remains progressive, with systemic metastases, particularly in the bones and lymph nodes. The patient is receiving Cisplatin/Paclitaxel (2024-12-18) with concurrent radiation therapy, which has demonstrated modest control of local and systemic disease. However, new complications, such as spinal cord compression, suggest insufficient control of metastatic spread.
  • The paraneoplastic hypercalcemia has been managed effectively with hydration and calcitonin (2024-12-05 to 2024-12-08), but recurrent risk persists due to ongoing osteolysis.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Cisplatin/Paclitaxel regimen but consider molecular profiling (e.g., next-generation sequencing) to identify actionable mutations for targeted therapy (e.g., ALK inhibitors, ROS1 inhibitors).
  • Add Denosumab (Xgeva) 120 mg SC monthly for bone metastases and prevention of skeletal-related events (2024-12-11 Denosumab initiated).
  • Schedule re-imaging (PET/CT) after 2–3 cycles of chemotherapy to evaluate treatment response and adjust therapy accordingly.
  • Consider multidisciplinary consultation (oncology, radiology, and surgery) to evaluate feasibility of palliative surgical decompression of the spinal cord.

Problem 2: Spinal Cord Compression

• Objective:
  • Imaging: MRI revealed an infiltrating mass involving C7-T3 vertebrae, ribs, and spinal canal, causing nerve root compression (2024-12-16 MRI).
  • Symptoms: Lower limb paralysis and weakness, which progressed to muscle power 0 in both legs (2024-12-23 clinical progression).
  • Current interventions: High-dose Dexamethasone 5 mg BID has been administered for edema and nerve root compression (2024-12-23).
• Assessment:
  • The spinal cord compression is primarily due to tumor invasion and associated bone destruction. While Dexamethasone has been initiated to reduce edema, symptoms have worsened, indicating a need for urgent intervention.
  • Radiation therapy to the primary tumor and involved vertebrae is ongoing but may be insufficient to reverse paralysis without decompressive surgery.
• Recommendations:
  • Urgently consult a spine surgeon for possible palliative decompressive surgery to alleviate cord compression.
  • Intensify steroid therapy with Dexamethasone to manage spinal edema preoperatively. (increased as 20mg Q6H currently)
  • Continue radiation therapy with dose escalation if surgical decompression is not feasible.

Problem 3: Hypercalcemia

• Objective:
  • Labs: Calcium peaked at 3.26 mmol/L (2024-12-05), necessitating acute treatment with hydration and calcitonin 200 IU q12h. Levels normalized (2024-12-09 corrected calcium: 2.634 mmol/L).
  • Symptoms: Fatigue and malaise improved after calcium correction.
• Assessment:
  • Hypercalcemia is paraneoplastic and related to extensive bone metastases. While acute management was successful, the risk of recurrence remains due to ongoing tumor activity.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Denosumab (Xgeva) monthly to inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.
  • Monitor serum calcium and renal function regularly.
  • Ensure adequate hydration and dietary calcium/vitamin D support to mitigate hypocalcemia risk during Denosumab therapy.

Problem 4: Pain Management

• Objective:
  • Current Medications: Pain is managed with Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (Fentanyl) 12.5 mcg/h q3d, Diclofenac SR (diclofenac) 75 mg QD, and Morphine 5 mg PRN (2025-01-07 active prescription).
  • Symptoms: Pain is localized to the right upper back and extremities, with some improvement reported.
• Assessment:
  • Pain is related to bone metastases and nerve compression. Current analgesics provide partial relief but may require optimization.
• Recommendations:
  • Increase the dose of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (Fentanyl) if breakthrough pain persists.
  • Add Pregabalin or Gabapentin for neuropathic pain secondary to spinal nerve compression.
  • Schedule regular pain assessments to ensure adequate control.

700392600

250107

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (180 - 39) / 180 = 78.33%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 78.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV, Ao
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR, AR
• 2024-12-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine, middle and lower T-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-12-26 Ascites tapping
  • Course
    • 18G needle was inserted under echo-guided insertion at the RLQ area.
  • Findings
    • 85 ml cloudy yellowish colored ascitic fluid was drained and sent to lab evaluation at first.
    • Then, 2500ml cloudy yellowish colored ascitic fluid was drained.
• 2024-12-25 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Findings:
    • There is circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at transverse colon with irregular contour and lumen narrowing, 8 cm in size.
      • It is c/w adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon (T4a).
    • There are several enlarged lymph nodes in the transverse colon adjacent mesocolon that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There are multiple masses on both hepatic lobes and the largest one measuring 21 cm in right lobe and S4 of the liver, measuring 21 cm in size (the largest dimension). Multiple liver metastases are noted.
      • In addition, right lobe portal vein shows small size that is c/w passive compression (encasement) by the right lobe liver metastases.
    • There are multiple enlarged lymph nodes in gastrohepatic ligament, hepatoduodenal ligament, para-aortic space and para-cava space that are c/w multiple non-regional lymph nodes metastases.
    • There are enlarged nodes in right hilum and subcarinal space, few soft tissue nodules in both visible lungs, and bilateral pleura effusion. Lung and mediastinum lymph nodes metastases are suspected. Please correlate with chest CT.
    • There is massive ascites and soft tissue lesions in the omentum. Carcinomatosis (M1c) is suspected. Please correlate with ascites cytology.
    • There are two gallstones (up to 1.7cm).
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon is highly suspected.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T4a N2b M1c; stage: IVC
• 2024-12-24 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Intestine, large, RS junction colon, biopsy — tubular adenoma
  • Microscopically, it shows tubular adenoma composed of a proliferation of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.
• 2024-12-24 Patho - colon biopsy (Y1)
  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, biopsy — adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with areas of cribriform architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stain: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+)
• 2024-12-23 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Gastric erosions, LC of fundus and body.
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-12-23 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
    • An ulcerative mass-like lesion, involving whole circumference of colon lumen, and causing lumen stricture, was noted at transverse colon. The scope could not pass through there. Biopsy was performed (A)
    • One colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Is, 5mm, was noted at RS junction colon, s/p biopsy (B).
    • Some polyps, IIa, 2mm, were noted at at RS junction colon.
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • (incomplete colonscopy because the scope could not pass the tumor stricture site)
    • Colonic tumor, transverse colon, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Colonic polyp, Is, 5mm, RS junction colon, s/p biopsy (B)
    • Colonic polyps, IIa, RS junction colon, susp. hyperplastic polyps
    • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2024-12-17 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT
    • Segmental wall thickening at T-colon, r/o T-colon malignancy.
    • Presence of peritoneal tumor, r/o carcinomatosis.
      
    • Diffuse multiple liver tumors (up to 18cm), mainly in right lobe, r/o liver metastasis.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • There are diffuse multiple enlarged lymph node in the paraaortic region, right pulmonary hilar region, mediastinum, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Bilateral lower lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis.
    • Right pleural effusion.
  • Impression:
    • R/O T-colon malignancy with peritoneal carcinomatosis, liver and lung metastasis. Diffuse multiple lymph nodes metastasis. Suggest tissue study.
    • GB stones.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1c(M_value) STAGE:_IVC__(Stage_value)

[consultation]

• 2025-01-02 Nephrology
  • Q
    • For hyponatremia R/O SIADH
    • This 59-year-old man, a patient of rectal cancer with liver mets stage IV. Hyponatremia was found and laboratory showed Osmo: 465, urine Na: 48, Urine Na: 63, urine TP: 23.3, urine Cr: 119. Today, Na: 116 was noted and we expertise to evalute his condition thanks!
  • A
    • We visited the patient at the bedside and evaluated his condition. His consciousness was clear and showed no signs of acute distress.
      • Physical examination showed globular abdomen with shifting dullness, and bilateral pitting edema (4+).
      • He noticed gradual BW increase (102.3 -> 104.1 kg) over the past 1 week, and worsening lower limb edema since 2 days ago.
      • He denied taking any antihypertensive medication (e.g. thiazide) or analgesics (e.g. NSAIDs), and has yet to begin receiving chemotherapy for rectal cancer.
    • No remarkable improvement in serum Na levels was seen in serial follow up tests, despite aggressive resuscitation with IV 0.9% saline.
      • 2025-01-02 Na 116 mmol/L
        
      • 2025-01-01 Na 115 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-31 Na 114 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-30 Na 114 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-30 Na 111 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-30 Na 111 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-30 Na 112 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-22 Na 124 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-31 Creatinine 0.83 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-12-31 BUN 13 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-12-30 Albumin (BCG) 3.8 g/dL
        
      • 2024-12-30 Blood Osmolality 241 mOsm/Kg
        
      • 2024-12-30 Urine osmolarity 465 mOsm/Kg
        
      • 2024-12-31 UPCR ratio 0.19
        
      • 2024-12-31 Urine-Creatinine 119.94 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-12-31 Total Protein(Urine) 23.3 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-12-31 Na(Random Urine) 63 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-12-30 Na(Random Urine) 48 mmol/L
        
    • Our impressions are as follows:
      • Hypotonic hyponatremia with hypervolemia, possible due to heart failure or liver decompensation (the slow correction of hyponatremia was possibly due to inadequate lasix use with IV hydration)
    • Our advices are as follows:
      • IV Furosemide 20mg Q8H or Q12H, to promote free water excretion
      • Record daily I/O and BW
      • Check serum TSH, fT4, ACTH (8am), cortisol (8am), to rule out hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency
      • Arrange 2D cardiac sonogram if heart failure cannot be ruled out
      • Restrict daily free water intake < 1000mL/day
      • Check serum Na at least Q12H, and be wary that change in serum Na should not exceed 6-8mmol/L within any 24-hour period
    • Please be assured that we will continue to follow up on this patient. Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance.
• 2024-12-23 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 59-year-old man has history of CHB presented to our GI OPD because of abdominal pain. Abd echo in Local clinic revealed liver tumors.
    • Abd CT scan on 2024/12/17: R/O T-colon malignancy with peritoneal carcinomatosis, liver and lung metastasis. Diffuse multiple lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Colonoscopy on 2024/12/23: colon tumor favor colon cancer: post biopsy
    • We sincerely need your expertise for further management, thank you very much!!!
  • A
    • Dear doctors in charge, This is a 59 y/o man with newly diagnosed malignancy. We were consulted for further evaluation and treatment.
      • 2024/12/17 Abd. CT: r/o T-colon malignancy with peritoneal carcinomatosis, liver and lung metastasis. Diffuse multiple lymph nodes metastasis.
      • CA-199: 215.75 U/mL
      • CEA: 1324.56 ng/mL
      • ECOG = 0
    • Assessment:
      • Suspected colon-origin malignancy with peritoneal carcinomatosis, multiple liver and lung metastasis, stage IV
      • Resolved HBV infection
    • Plan:
      • Pending biopsy result, check KRAS and MMR
      • Arrange abdominal MRI and bone scan if colorectal cancer is comfirmed, NHI-reimbursed whole body PET may also be considered
      • Emergent colostomy if bowel obstruction
      • Arrange port-A, intensive chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX + Avastin (NHI)

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-05 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 320mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 6000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI. Irino 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

2025-01-07

[Patient Summary]

This 60-year-old male patient presents with advanced transverse colon adenocarcinoma (diagnosed via biopsy on 2024-12-24), complicated by peritoneal carcinomatosis, liver and lung metastases, and multiple lymph node metastases (imaging evidence: MRI 2024-12-25 and CT 2024-12-17). The patient also has a history of chronic hepatitis B (diagnosed 30 years ago). Current concerns include refractory hypotonic hyponatremia with hypervolemia, anemia, and significant weight loss (10 kg over 3 months). Initial chemotherapy with modified FOLFIRI + Avastin (irinotecan 20% off) started on 2025-01-05.

[Problem Comments]

Problem #1: Advanced Transverse Colon Adenocarcinoma with Metastases

• Objective
  • Biopsy (2024-12-24) confirmed adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon.
  • Imaging: MRI (2024-12-25) showed liver metastases (largest lesion 21 cm), peritoneal carcinomatosis, lymph node metastases (regional and non-regional), and lung involvement. CT (2024-12-17) corroborated these findings.
  • Laboratory findings: Elevated CA-199 (215.75 U/mL) and CEA (1324.56 ng/mL) on 2024-12-22 indicate disease activity.
  • Anemia: Hb 7.8 g/dL (2024-12-22), consistent with chronic disease or blood loss.
• Assessment
  • The cancer is stage IV (AJCC 8th edition: T4a N2b M1c) with evidence of widespread metastasis.
  • Current status is post-initiation of chemotherapy (2025-01-05), but no clinical or laboratory outcomes are available yet.
  • Anemia is multifactorial, likely due to chronic disease, potential GI bleeding, and nutritional deficiencies.
• Recommendations
  • Continue modified FOLFIRI + Avastin therapy and monitor for toxicity and efficacy (repeat imaging in 6–8 weeks).
  • Consider transfusion or initiate erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if anemia worsens or Hb <7 g/dL.
  • Evaluate nutritional status and consider supplements or parenteral nutrition if necessary.
  • Monitor tumor markers (CEA, CA-199) monthly.

Problem #2: Refractory Hypotonic Hyponatremia with Hypervolemia

• Objective
  • Persistent low serum sodium: 115–126 mmol/L from 2024-12-22 to 2025-01-07 despite IV hydration and diuretics.
  • Urine osmolality (2024-12-30): 465 mOsm/kg; blood osmolality: 241 mOsm/kg.
  • Physical findings: Shifting dullness, 4+ bilateral pitting edema (2025-01-02), weight gain (102.3 → 104.1 kg in 1 week).
  • Nephrology consultation on 2025-01-02 suggested possible SIADH or liver decompensation.
• Assessment
  • Persistent hyponatremia with hypervolemia indicates either heart failure or liver decompensation (supported by MRI findings of liver metastasis compressing the right portal vein, 2024-12-25).
  • SIADH is less likely given hypervolemia.
  • The slow response to treatment suggests inadequate water restriction or insufficient diuresis.
• Recommendations
  • Keep furosemide 40 mg IV Q8H, closely monitoring urine output.
  • Restrict free water intake to <1 L/day.
  • Monitor serum sodium to prevent overly rapid correction (<8 mmol/L/24 hours).
  • Reassess liver function and portal vein status with duplex ultrasound or CT.
  • Consider albumin infusion if intravascular volume depletion is suspected.

Problem #3: Anemia

• Objective
  • Hb 7.8 g/dL (2024-12-22); previous readings remain consistent with moderate anemia.
  • Iron studies, vitamin B12, and folate levels are not provided.
  • GI malignancy and chronic disease are potential contributors.
• Assessment
  • Likely multifactorial anemia from cancer-related chronic inflammation, possible GI bleeding, and malnutrition.
  • Persistent anemia may exacerbate fatigue and decrease chemotherapy tolerance.
• Recommendations
  • Check ferritin, transferrin saturation, vitamin B12, and folate levels to evaluate deficiencies.
  • Initiate IV iron or vitamin supplementation if deficiencies are identified.
  • Monitor Hb weekly during chemotherapy. Transfuse if symptomatic or Hb <7 g/dL.

Problem #4: Chronic Hepatitis B

• Objective (Findings)
  • HBV history 30 years, untreated in recent years.
  • Labs: HBV DNA 13.7 IU/mL, HBeAg nonreactive, anti-HBc reactive (2024-12-23).
  • MRI and CT showed no cirrhosis, but liver metastases dominate findings.
• Assessment
  • HBV is inactive with low viral load but may reactivate due to immunosuppressive chemotherapy.
  • No evidence of liver decompensation related to HBV.
• Recommendations
  • Keep Baraclude (entecavir) 0.5 mg daily for HBV prophylaxis during chemotherapy.
  • Monitor HBV DNA every 1–3 months.
  • Monitor liver enzymes (AST/ALT) routinely for signs of reactivation or drug toxicity.

700047325

250106

[exam finding]

• 2024-11-25 CXR
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip projecting over 4th rib, s/p RLL lobectomy.
  • partial atelectasis of RML?
• 2024-11-22 CXR
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip projecting over 4th rib, s/p RLL lobectomy
  • focal increased opacity over left costophrenic angle likely atelectasis and partial atelectasis of RML?
• 2024-11-20 Patho - lung total/lobe/segmental
  • Diagnosis
    • Lung, right, lower lobe, lobectomy —- Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Pleura, right, parietal, excision —- Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, lobar, lymphadenectomy —- Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (1/3)
    • Lymph node, right, group 7, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/14)
    • Lymph node, right, group 8, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Lymph node, right, group 9, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, group 11, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right, group 12, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, group 2+4, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/13)
    • TNM Pathology stage: pStage IIB, pT2aN1(if cM0)
    • F2024-00493: Lung, right, lower lobe, lobectomy —- Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Gross Description
    • Specimen received:
      • Lung, size: 14.5 x 9.0 x 3.0 cm, 180.6 g     - Lymph nodes, 6 bottles, group 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 2+4; maximal size: 1.3 x 1.3 cm
    • Tumor Site: Periphery
    • Gross Tumor Size: Solitary: 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
    • Gross tumor patterns: poorly defined, Pleural retraction
    • A piece of parietal pleura, measuring 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.2 cm, is receivde.
    • The lung parenchyma reveals several foci of consolidation, measuring up to 2.0 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm.
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: bronchial and vascular resection margin; A2: lymph node, lobar; A3-4: lung, non-tumor; A5-6: lung, consolidation; A7-10: tumor; B: lymph node, group 7; C: lymph node, group 8; D: lymph node, group 9; E: lymph node, group 11; F: lymph node, group 12; G1-2: lymph node, group 2+4; H: parietal pleura.
      • F2024-00493: Specimen submitted in fresh consists of a piece of tan, irregular tissue, measuring 1.5 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm. All for section in a cassette for frozen examination.
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Size
      • Tumor Size (applies to histologic types other than invasive nonmucinous adenocarcinoma with a lepidic component)
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 3.2 cm + Additional dimensions (centimeters): 2.5 x 2.0 cm
    • Tumor Focality: Single tumor
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply): Invasive squamous cell carcinoma, keratinizing; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(+), p40(+), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-), and CD56(-).
      
    • Histologic Grade (according to the main histological type): G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS): Present
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: Not identified
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply): Present, Lymphatic
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures (select all that apply): No adjacent structures present
    • Margins (select all that apply)
      • Individual margin reporting required if any margins are involved or margin involvement cannot be assessed
      • Bronchial Margin (select all that apply): Uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Vascular Margin: Involved by carcinoma (lymphatic vascular)
      • Parenchymal Margin (select all that apply): Not applicable
      • Other Attached Tissue Margin (required only if applicable): Not applicable
        
    • Treatment Effect: No known presurgical therapy
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: lobar: 1/3; group 7: 0/14; group 8: 0/2; group 9: 0/1; group 11; 0/5; group 12: 0/1; group 2+4: 0/13.
      
    • Extranodal Extension: Not identified
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT2a: Tumor > 3 cm, but <= 4 cm in greatest dimension
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN1: Metastasis in ipsilateral peribronchial and/or ipsilateral hilar lymph nodes, and intrapulmonary nodes, including involvement by direct extension
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply)
      • The parietal pleura reveals chronic inflammation and fibrosis. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(-) and p40(-).
      • Hemorrhage, aggregation of histicoytes, and interstitial fibrosis are seen in lung parenchyma.
      • F2024-00493: Section shows alveolar lung tissue with invasive squsmous cell carcinoma.
• 2024-11-19 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
  • Clinical diagnosis: RLL lung mass.
  • For Pre-op evaluation.
  • Test Records:
    • Ergometer protocol: incrementa
    • Ergometer type: cycle ergometer, work rate: 15 watt/min
    • Load time: 7.4 min
    • ΔVO2/ΔWR (Normal > 8.6 ~ 10.3): 8.3
    • AT: 650 / 1914 = 34
  • Predict
    • MIP: 143 - (0.55 * 68) = 105.60
    • MEP: 268 - (1.03 * 68) = 197.96
  • Meas
    • MIP: 115 / 105.60) = 109
    • MEP: 157 / 197.96) = 79
  • Cause of stop:
    • CAT: 0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0=0
    • Rest BP: 120/79mmHg
    • Max BP: 155/77mmHg
    • Max Exercise: 111watts
    • Max Borg: 8min
    • leg fatigue:4min
    • Recovery 1st min BP: 132/73mmHg
    • Recovery 3rd min BP: 111/73mmHg
    • Recovery 5th min BP: 97/70mmHg
  • Conclusion
    • Low exercise capacity (VO2max 66% < 85%, WR 85%)
      
    • spirometry: normal (FVC 101%, FEV1 102%)
      
    • respiratory muscle strength: normal (MIP 109%, MEP 79%)
    • Breathing reserve: normal
    • SpO2 during exercise: nil
    • cardiac response (LCWI) during exercise: normal response during exercise
    • HR response during exercise: normal slope response during exercise
    • work efficiency: low
    • anaerobic threshold: low
      
    • oxygen pulse: normal
    • BP response: normal response during exercise
    • EKG: NSR
    • Health-related quality of life (HRQL), CAT= 0, OK (>10 indicates poor HRQL)
      
  • Impression
    • Deconditioning with low exercise capacity and mildly low AT and WE
    • Normal other cardiopulmonary response
• 2024-11-18 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, mandible, some C-, T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2024-11-16 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of brain metastasis
• 2024-11-15 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the lower lobe of right lung, compatible with primary lung malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a right pulmonary hilar lymph node, compatible with a metastatic lymph node.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral shoulders. Arthritis may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the right nek muslces, colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-11-14 ECG
  • r/o Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined
  • low voltage of limb leads
• 2024-11-14 CXR
  • A poorly defined spiculated mass 42mm over RLL consistent with lung cancer
  • Coronary arterial calcification (left circumflex artery, left anterior descending artery) indicating CAD
  • Normal heart size and configuration.
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
• 2024-11-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (157 - 88) / 157 = 43.95%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 44
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV with akinesia of mid-to-apical septum and apex; hypokinesia of other walls; impaired LV systolic function.
    • Preserved RV systolic function.
    • Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR; tvirial TR.
• 2024-10-01 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Cannot rule out Anteroseptal infarct , age undetermined
• 2024-07-05 CT - brain
  • No intracranial lesion.
• 2024-05-17 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Cannot rule out Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-16 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Exam Item: PCI
    
  • Diagnosis: CAD with DVD
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of CAD s/p PCI.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with Angina pectoris, positive cardiac CT scan.The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the left radial artery where a 6F sheath was inserted.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 120cc. The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 10500U) and NTG (Dosage = 500mcg).
  • Activated Clotting Time and BP
    • The measurement data of ACT was 304 S(ACT 1), 223 S(ACT2) and 206 S(ACT3).
  • Finding Summary
    • LAD : 100% stenosis, Type: C, TIMI: (0), in-stent restenosis.
    • RCA : 88% stenosis, Type: A, TIMI: (3)
    • Syntax Score = 27.5
    • In conclusion : CAD with DVD
    • Left Main :
      • s/p stenting without ISR
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • s/p LM-distal LAD stenting with instent 100% restenosis from proximal segment
    • Left Circumflex :
      • s/p stenting without ISR
    • Right Coronary :
      • Middle segment 50% stenosis, distal segment 88% stenosis
  • Intervention Summary
    • LAD, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD=0/3.5 mm → 1.87/2.66 mm, Post Balloon DS = 30%.
        • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F EBU3.75.
        • Guiding catheter2: Terumo Finecross 135cm.
        • Guiding catheter3: Boston Creganna Medical Trapper.
        • Guide Wire: Asahi Gaia First.
        • Guide Wire2: Asahi Gaia Third.
        • Guide Wire3: Asahi Conquest Pro 175cm.
        • Guide Wire4: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
        • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 1.5 X 10 mm. Pressure: 10 atmospheres.
        • Balloon2: Medtronic NC Euphora. 2.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres.
        • Balloon3: Medtronic NC Euphora. 2.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12-26 atmospheres.
        • Balloon4: Boston NC Emerge. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12-26 atmospheres.
        • Balloon5: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres.
        • Stent: Medtronic Prevail DCB. 2.0 X 30 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres.
        • Stent2: Medtronic Prevail DCB. 3.0 X 30 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres.
        • Stent3: Medtronic Prevail DCB. 3.5 X 30 mm. Pressure: 9 atmospheres.
    • RCA, Pre-DS = 88%
      • MLD/RVD=0.33/2.79 mm → 1.97/3.31 mm, Post Balloon DS = 41%.
        • Guiding catheter: Medtronic Luncher 6F SAL1.
        • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
        • Balloon: Boston NC Emerge. 3.0 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12-16 atmospheres.
        • Balloon2: Terumo Accuforce NC. 3.5 X 15 mm. Pressure: 12-16 atmospheres.
        • Stent: Terumo Ultimaster Tansei drug-eluting stent. 3.0 X 38 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres.
        • Stent-MLD/RVD=2.83/3.26 mm Stent DS = 13% residual stenosis.
    • In conclusion : CAD with DVD s/p DCB for LAD ISR, POBAS (3.0*38mm DES) for middle to distal RCA successfully
    • Recommendation : DAPT for 6 months
• 2024-05-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (115 - 47) / 115 = 59.13%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 59
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with hypo-akinesis of anteroseptal and apical wall
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR
    • Mild pulmonary hypertension
• 2024-02-01 CTA - heart
  • The patient received the following medication prior to CT angiography acquisition: Sublingual nitroglycerin and oral B-blocker (metaprolol).
  • Nonenhanced ECG-gated CT for calcium scoring and enhanced spiral CT of heart and coronary arteries showed:
    • Calcification of the coronary arteries (LAD＝48, LCX＝43, RCA＝19, Left main trunk＝0, total calcium score＝110, uisng AJ-130 method)
    • Left main coronary artery: Patent.
    • Left anterior descending coronary artery:s/p coronary stenting. However, complete intrastent stenosis at S6 is found. (Se402 Im68).
      • Visible diagonal branches: Intact.
    • Left circumflex coronary artery: s/p stenting with > 95% stenosis at S13 (Se402 Im95)
      • Visible obtuse marginal branches: Patent
    • Right coronary artery: > 90% stenosis at S1. (Se402 Im113)
      • Posterolateral and posterior descending branches: Patent
    • Aortic valves, pericardium: Unremarkable.
    • Cardiac structure and morphology: Normal cardiac chmaber size.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Port-A will be inserted on 2025-01-02
    • Arrange admission for 24 hours CCr, audiometry, C/T with docetaxel and cisplatin (weekly docetaxel and cisplatin, Q2/3W or Q3/4W, due to Hx of MI and COPD)
• 2024-12-24 SOAP Cardiogly Liu GuanLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2024-12-24 SOAP Chest Medicine Yang MeiZhen
  • S
    • COPD, smoking: (+): 1PPD since 18 y/o, quitt since 65 y/o
    • Right CPS, CHR
    • drinking (+): little. betel (-). occupation: retired military
    • DM(-), HTN(-), Old MI at 42 y/o, Angina s/p cath at 62 y/o, CPR on table, RV failure,
    • unstable angina, s/p cath: 2VD, s/p 1 stenting.
    • Lung squamous cell carcinoma,
      • 2024.11.20 OP: 3D VATS RLL lobectomy + RLND.
        
      • stage IIB, cT2aN1M0, pT2aN1M0, ECOG=0
      • suggested adjuvant C/T with taxane + CDDP for 2-6 months (for 3 weeks, followed by a 1-week rest)
        • then IO (keytruda) or Tagrisso for 1 years (self-paid)
  • Prescription x3
    • AdimFlu-S (influenza virus vaccine) ST IM
    • Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium 55ug, vilanterol 22ug; per dose) 1puff QD INHL 28D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 8mL HS 28D
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Diphenidol SC 25mg 1# TID 28D
    • Xanthium (theophylline 200mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-11-14 ~ 2024-11-26 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of lung over right lower lobe, status post 3-Dimentional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right lower lobe lung lobectomy and radical lymph node dissection on 2024/11/20. pStage IIB, pT2aN1M0.
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Ischemic heart disease
    • Double-vessels coronary artery disease status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent for right coronary artery and drug-coated blloon for left anterior descending on 2024/05/16
    • Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • Old myocardial infarction
    • Allergic rhinitis
  • CC
    • Lung CT scan (low dose) on 2024/11/14 revealed a 3.5cm nodule in right lower lobe lung. Shortness of breath off and on for one month.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 68-year-old patient has past history of
      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
      • Old Myocardial Infarction at 42-year-old
      • Coronary artery disease status post cardiac catherization at 62-year-old, CPR on table at NTUH, right vetricular failure
      • Left main, left anterior descending proximal part in-stent restenosis status post drug-coated balloon x3, Right coronary artery drug-eluting stent x1 on 2024/05/16
      • Ischemic heart disease
      • Hypertension
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Allergic rhinitis
    • According to the patient statement, he suffered from shortness of breath off and on for one month. He visited our Chest Medicine OPD for help.
    • Lung CT scan (low dose) arranged on 2024/11/14, and revealed a 3.5cm nodule in right lower lobe lung. Then he was referred to CS OPD for further treatment.
    • He denied of cough, fever, dyspnea or hemoptysis. After discussing with the patient and her family on the benefits of surgical treatment as well as subsequent risks and possible complications, he was admitted for examinations, (including WBBS, brain MRI, PET, CPET, cardioecho), if indicated, Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right lower lobe lung lobectomy with radical lymph node dissection on 2024/11/20.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Preoperative studies were sutible for the surgery, thus she underwent 3-dimension al Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery right lower lobe lung lobectomy + Radical Lymph Nodes Dissection on 2024/11/20.
    • Postoperatively, chest wound pain was told but quickly improved later. Then he became spiritedness and good appetite. The chest tube was removed on 2024/11/25 due to clear in quality and low in amount.
    • Because his recovery condition was very good, he was discharged on 2024/11/26 and OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D if pain
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT 14D
• 2024-05-15 ~ 2024-05-17 POMR Cardiology Liu GuanLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Unstable angina
    • Double-vessels coronary artery disease status post percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stent for right coronary artery and drug-coated blloon for left anterior descending on 2024/05/16
    • Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease
  • CC
    • chest tightness in recent 2 to 3 months.
  • Present illness history
    • The 68-year-old male patient, he has history of:
      • old myocardial infarction and underwent a cardiac catheterization at National Taiwan University Hospital when he 42 years old
      • Angina status post cath at 62 years old at National Taiwan University Hospital.
      • COPD for years and started to quit smoking 3 years ago.
    • He was under regular medical treatment in our CV, GI and CM outpatient clinic in the recent years.
    • According to patient statement, he complained of chest tightness and shortness of breath occur when restingin the recent 2 to 3 months. The symptoms lasted for 1 to 2 hours. There was not associated with cold sweating, radiation pain to back, dizziness, palpitation or acid regurgitation.
    • So, we arranged Heart CTA on 2024/02/01, which showed:
      • Calcification of the coronary arteries (LAD＝48, LCX＝43, RCA＝19, Left main trunk＝0, total calcium score＝110, uisng AJ-130 method)
      • Left main coronary artery: Patent
      • Left anterior descending coronary artery s/p coronary stenting. However, complete intrastent stenosis at S6 is found.
        • Visible diagonal branches: Intact
      • Left circumflex coronary artery: s/p stenting with > 95% stenosis at S1
        • 3 Visible obtuse marginal branches: Patent
      • Right coronary artery: > 90% stenosis at S1.
    • He came to our CV OPD and Cardiac catheterization was indicated and suggested. Under the impression of ischemic heart disease. After well explanation the risk and the procedures to the patient and family, he was admitted to ward on 2024/05/15 for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During admission, cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2024/05/15 after well explained the risk and the procedures to the patient and family.
    • Coronary angiography was done via left radial artery smoothly, which revealed CAD with DVD s/p DCB for LAD ISR, POBAS (3.0 x 38mm DES) for middle to distal RCA successfully.
    • After intervention, we add Plavix and kept aspirin 1# QD use. The left wrist cath wound healed well. No ecchymosis developed and there was no hematoma or bruit.
    • After above treatment, his clinical symptoms improved gradually. He also deniend chest tightness or dizziness.
    • Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2024/05/17 and OPD followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 4D for DAPT use
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 4D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 4D

[consultation]

• 2025-01-03 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For CCRT (Chemotherapy is scheduled for next Monday)
    • This 68-year-old patient has past history of: 1) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; 2) Old Myocardial Infarction at 42-year-old; 3) Coronary artery disease status post cardiac catherization at 62-year-old, CPR on table at NTUH, right vetricular failure; 4) Left main, left anterior descending proximal part in-stent restenosis status post drug-coated balloon x3, Right coronary artery drug-eluting stent x1 on 2024/05/16; 5) Ischemic heart disease; 6) Hypertension; 7) Hyperlipidemia; 8) Allergic rhinitis.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2025-01-02. Arrange admission for 24 hours CCr, audiometry, C/T with taxol and cisplatin (weekly taxol and cisplatin, Q2/3W or Q3/4W, due to Hx of MI and COPD).
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right lower lobe lung lobectomy with radical lymph node dissection on 2024/11/20. pT2aN1M0, stage IIV, LVP (+). Adjuvant C/T is indicated. Due to suspected close margin, he came to our department for adjuvant RT consultation.
    • After explanation, he will discuss with his wife for final decision. Plan to deliver 56 Gy/ 28 fx to the preOP tumor bed and high risk draining LN stations. If RT is accepted, he will tell Dr. Xia. We will wait for the decision and further arrangement for CT-simulation. Thank you very much.

[chemotherapy]

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2025-01-06

[Patient Summary]

This is a 68-year-old male patient with a history of lung squamous cell carcinoma (pT2aN1M0, stage IIB), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic systolic heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and coronary artery disease (CAD) status post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with a drug-eluting stent in the right coronary artery and a drug-coated balloon in the left anterior descending artery (2024-05-16). Following a right lower lobe lobectomy and lymph node dissection on 2024-11-20, the patient is planned for adjuvant chemotherapy (weekly docetaxel and cisplatin) with consideration for concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) due to suspected close surgical margins (2025-01-03). Pre-chemotherapy considerations include renal function monitoring (creatinine clearance and 24-hour CCr on 2025-01-04) and management of underlying conditions.

[Problem Comments]

1. Pre-Chemotherapy Considerations

• Objective:
  • Renal Function:
    • Creatinine clearance (CCr) on 2025-01-04 was 84.3 mL/min, which is adequate for cisplatin use. However, eGFR decreased to 71.5 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-03 compared to 80.84 mL/min/1.73m² on 2025-01-04.
    • No significant proteinuria or hematuria noted (2024-11-14 general urine examination).
  • Cardiovascular Status:
    • Persistent left ventricular dysfunction (LVEF: 43.95%, 2024-11-14) with coronary calcification (2024-11-14 CXR, CTA-heart 2024-02-01).
    • CAD with dual-vessel disease managed with PCI on 2024-05-16, with no evidence of ischemia since.
    • Controlled blood pressure during the past week (118/81 mmHg at 2025-01-05 20:18).
  • Pulmonary Status:
    • History of COPD, stable on Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol) and Xanthium (theophylline) (2024-12-24 SOAP note).
    • No evidence of recent exacerbation; SpO2 stable at 96-98% (2025-01-05).
• Assessment:
  • Renal function, though mildly impaired, is stable and acceptable for cisplatin use. Monitoring hydration status is critical to prevent further renal injury.
  • The cardiovascular risk is moderate but stable under current management with Concor (bisoprolol), Bokey (aspirin), and Atotin (atorvastatin). However, close monitoring is essential due to prior myocardial infarction and low LVEF.
  • The pulmonary condition is well-controlled with no acute exacerbations. The risk of chemotherapy-related pulmonary toxicity (e.g., pneumonitis) is low but requires vigilance.
• Recommendations:
  • Administer pre-chemotherapy hydration to mitigate cisplatin nephrotoxicity and ensure electrolyte monitoring during chemotherapy.
  • Perform baseline audiometry (already planned, not done yet) to detect ototoxicity.
  • Conduct pre-chemotherapy ECG to confirm stable cardiac status.
  • Continue inhaled bronchodilators for COPD. Monitor for signs of respiratory distress during chemotherapy.
  • Schedule follow-up renal and cardiac evaluations after chemotherapy cycles to monitor for toxicity.

2. Lung Cancer and Lymph Node Pathology & Treatment

• Objective:
  • Pathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma (moderately differentiated) in the right lower lobe with lymphovascular invasion (LVI) and 1/3 lobar lymph nodes positive for metastasis (2024-11-20). Other dissected lymph nodes (n=38) were negative.
  • Surgical margin analysis indicated close but uninvolved margins (2024-11-20 pathology report).
  • Postoperative imaging showed no residual or metastatic disease (2024-11-16 MRI-brain, 2024-11-18 Tc-99m bone scan).
• Assessment:
  • The presence of LVI and nodal involvement (pN1) increases the risk of recurrence, necessitating adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • The surgical outcome and current imaging suggest local control of the primary tumor without distant metastasis.
• Recommendations:
  • Proceed with adjuvant chemotherapy using docetaxel and cisplatin as planned.
  • Consider adding radiotherapy (56 Gy/28 fx) to the tumor bed and high-risk lymph nodes if confirmed close margins are a significant concern.
  • Continue PET/CT surveillance every 3-6 months during the first two years.

3. Systemic and Chronic Disease Management

• Objective:
  • Comorbid conditions include:
    • COPD: Stable on Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol).
    • Chronic heart failure: NYHA II-III with LVEF ~44% (2024-11-14).
    • Hyperlipidemia: Managed with Atotin (atorvastatin).
    • Anxiety: Managed with Alpraline (alprazolam).
• Assessment:
  • Comorbidities are currently well-controlled. However, cumulative chemotherapy toxicity (renal, cardiac, pulmonary) may exacerbate underlying conditions.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain comprehensive management of COPD with bronchodilators and monitor for pneumonitis or dyspnea during therapy.
  • Reassess cardiac function (LVEF) periodically during chemotherapy.
  • Reinforce lifestyle modifications (e.g., diet, exercise) to mitigate further cardiovascular risk.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-19 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis:
    • Bil. fibroadenomas as described
    • R/O left breast tumor
  • Suggestion:
    • tissue study
  • BI-RADS: 4a. suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered
• 2024-12-17 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the lateral aspect of the right breast and in a small focal area in the left breast. The nature is to be determined (malignancy of low FDG uptake? benign nature?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the anterolateral aspect of left 6th and 7th ribs, possibly more benign in nature.
  • Mild and diffuse glucose hypermetabolism in the bome marow of the skeleton. The nature is to be determined (bone marrow hyperplasia? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-11-26 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/07/29
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: ill-defined enhancing soft-tissue attenuation (28mm) in outer aspect of Rt breast. no enlarged axillary LNs
  • Impression:
    • Enhancing soft-tissue attenuation (28mm) in outer aspect of Rt breast, suggest clinical or U/S correlation
• 2024-08-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (89.6 - 29.0) / 89.6 = 67.61%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67.6
• 2024-08-01 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • Diagnosis:
    • Breast, right, partial mestectomy
      • invasive lobular carcinoma, grade 2
      • lobular carcinoma in situ & atypical lobular hyperplasia
      • ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate grade
      • intraductal paplloma
    • Skin, right breast, partial mestectomy
      • negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right axilla sentinel, SLNB
      • metatstatic carcinoma (1/2)
    • Lymph node, right axilla, ALND
      • negative for malignancy (0/10)
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT1cN1a(if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage IB
  • Gross Description
    • Procedure:
      • Partial mestectomy
    • Specimen size:
      • Breasy: 7x4.5x2 cm (frozen specimen), 4x2x1 cm (permanent specimen)
      • Skin: 3x0.7 cm
    • Lymph node sampling (if lymph nodes are present in the specimen)
      • Sentinel lymph node (s) ＆ axillary lymph node(s)
        
    • Specimen laterality
      • Right
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: F2024-310FSA1-2:margins, F2024-310FSB:SLN, F2024-310A1-6:tumor, S2024-15689A1-3:3’ margins, B1-3: axilla LNs
  • For Invasive Carcinoma
    • Histology
      • Histologic type: Invasive lobular carcinoma
        
      • Size of invasive carcinoma (mm): 12 mm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): grade II (score 6)
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
      • Skin involvement: Absent
        
      • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: Absent
    • For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ:
      • Tumor size (mm): lobular carcinoma in situ— 4 mm; ductal carcinoma in situ: 2 mm
      • Nuclear grade: 2
      • Architectural pattern: comedo, lobular
      • Tumor necrosis: present
    • Margins:
      • Negative, Closest margin (8 mm from closest DCIS)
    • Nodal status: positive
      • No. examined: 12
      • No. macrometastases (>2 mm): 1
      • No. micrometastases (>0.2 ~ 2 mm and/or >200 cells): 0
      • No. isolated tumor cells (<=0.2 mm and <=200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect: Response to presurgical (neoadjuvant) therapy (if patient received)
      • In the Breast: not applicable
      • In the Lymph nodes: not applicable
    • Immunohistochemical Study:
      • CK5/6: negative
      • E-cadherin: negative
      • p63: negative
• 2024-07-31 Frozen Section
  • Margin, right breast, frozen section — free (1 mm away from carcinoma in situ)
  • Sentinel lymph node, right axilla, frozen section — metastatic carcinoma (1/2)
• 2024-07-31 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Probably a sentinel lymph node at the right axillary region.
• 2024-07-30 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the upper C-spine, middle T- and lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, hips, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-07-29
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Enhanced nodule at right outer breast measuring 0.9cm is found. (Se301 Im36), right breast cancer is considered.
    • Tiny enhanced nodule at left breast measuring 0.3cm is found. (Se301 Im31).
    • Small lymph nodes are found at bilateral axillary region.
  • Imp:
    • Right breast cancer with axillary lymph nodes
    • Tiny enhanced nodule at left breast, suggest follow up with mamography.
• 2024-07-16 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin) (Y1)
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Breast, right 8/2, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma.
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • The specimen submitted consisted of 2 core(s) of tissue measuring 1.8 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows core(s) of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
    • IHC stains: CK5/6 (-), p63 (-). E-cadherin (-): infiltrative lobular carcinoma. ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 100%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67 (5%).
• 2024-06-27 Mammography
  • Multifocal group amorpohrus calcifications in right breast, UOQ, suggest close follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 3: probably benign finding-short interval follow-up suggested.
• 2024-06-27 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas as described
    • Dilatation of bil. secretory ducts
    • R/O bil. breast tumors
  • BI-RADS: 4a. suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered (low suspicion for malignancy: 2-10%)

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-16 ~ 2024-12-19 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Infiltrative lobular carcinoma of right breast, cT1bN1M0, stage IB status post partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection on 2024/07/31, ER(+), PR(+), Her2(-), Ki-67:5 %, ECOG:0
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Neutropenia (side effect signs of chemotherapy, grade II)
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Hypocalcemia
  • CC
    • For C2 Adjuvant chemotherapy with Taxotere x4 Q3W.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 58-year-old woman, without any underlying disease.
    • According to the patient, she had undergone mammography at 2024-06 and the report showed abnormal findings over right breast. She denied noticing palpable mass or weight loss recently. There was no skin change, discharge or nipple retraction. Due to the examination report, she then visited to GS ward for help.  - Breast sonography showed BI-RADS 4a, suspicious abnormality. Core needle biopsy was then arrranged and the pathology revealed infiltrative lobular carcinoma, pT1cN1a(if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage IB. Status post right breast partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection was performed on 2024/07/31.
    • And Adjuvat chemotherapy with Doxorubicin + Endoxan Q2W, on 2024/08/22 (C1). 2024/09/07 (C2), 2024/10/07 (C3), 2024/11/04 (C4). Then, Taxotere x4 Q3W C1 on 2024/11/25.
    • Chest CT (2024/11/20) revealed: enhancing soft-tissue attenuation (28mm) in outer aspect of Rt breast, suggest clinical or U/S correlation
    • This time, she is admitted for C2 Adjuvant chemotherapy with Taxotere x4 Q3W on 2024/12/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received Limeson 2# BID plus Famtidine 1# PO BID on 2024/12/17-2024/12/19 for prevention side effect of Taxotere, and C2 Adjuvant chemotherapy with Taxotere was given on 2024/12/18.
    • Whole body PET (2024/12/16): Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the lateral aspect of the right breast and in a small focal area in the left breast.
    • Fulphila 6mg SC on 2024/12/19 for Neutropenia (side effect signs of chemotherapy, grade II).
    • SONO Breast was done on 2024/12/19, pending the report.
    • After chemotherapy, she denied having a fever, dyspnea, or any complaints. She can be discharged on 2024/12/19, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# QN for 2024/12/19 18:00
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QN for 2024/12/19 18:00
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 3D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 3D
      
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 11D
• 2024-11-04 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Duan WeiLun
  • Prescription x3
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 28D
• 2024-10-21 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Duan WeiLun
  • Prescription
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 0.5# TIDCC 14D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-31
  • Surgery
    • partial mastectomy and ALND
  • Finding
    • right 8/4 tumor, <1cm in diameter
    • close margin –> reexcised for adequate margin
    • SLNB: positive of malignancy, 1/2 –> axillary LNs dissection

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-06 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 145mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-12-18 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 150mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-25 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 150mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-04 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 120mg NS 100mL 10min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-07 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 115mg NS 100mL 10min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1150mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-06 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 110mg NS 100mL 10min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1050mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-22 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 110mg NS 100mL 10min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1190mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2025-01-06

[Patient Summary]

The patient, a 58-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (2024-07-31 pathology) of the right breast (ER+, PR+, HER2-, Ki-67 5%) with a history of partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. Post-surgery, the patient underwent adjuvant chemotherapy with Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide (2024-08-22 to 2024-11-04) and transitioned to Docetaxel-based chemotherapy (2024-11-25 to 2025-01-06). Complications include neutropenia (grade II, 2024-12-19) and metabolic imbalances (hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, 2024-12-19). The patient also has a history of chronic hepatitis B managed with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).

Laboratory findings reveal hyperglycemia with blood glucose ranging from 214 to 287 mg/dL on 2025-01-05 to 2025-01-06, which could indicate steroid-induced diabetes or poor glucose control. Vital signs are stable with no acute abnormalities in blood pressure or SpO2 (2025-01-05 to 2025-01-06).

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Breast Cancer Management

• Objective:
  • Pathology confirms invasive lobular carcinoma, grade 2 (2024-07-31), with positive sentinel lymph node (1/2). AJCC stage pT1cN1a.
  • Post-mastectomy adjuvant chemotherapy with Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide (2024-08-22 to 2024-11-04) followed by Docetaxel (2024-11-25 to 2025-01-06).
  • PET (2024-12-17) shows mild glucose hypermetabolism in focal areas of the bilateral breasts and skeleton, necessitating further correlation.
  • SONO (2024-12-19) suggests BI-RADS 4a lesion in the left breast; biopsy was recommended.
• Assessment:
  • Treatment has been largely effective; however, PET findings and left breast lesion raise concerns about potential contralateral malignancy or recurrence.
  • The response to neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy appears favorable, with stable systemic symptoms and absence of major clinical complaints post-chemotherapy (2024-12-19 discharge).
• Recommendations:
  • Proceed with tissue biopsy of the left breast (SONO, 2024-12-19) for definitive diagnosis.
  • Monitor systemic disease progression with follow-up imaging (e.g., PET or CT) in 3–6 months.
  • Continue current Docetaxel regimen unless contraindications arise.

Problem 2. Metabolic Imbalances (Hyperglycemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hypocalcemia)

• Objective:
  • Persistent hyperglycemia: Blood glucose 287 mg/dL (2025-01-05 17:22) and 250 mg/dL (2025-01-06 11:01).
  • Hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia diagnosed on 2024-12-19 after chemotherapy.
• Assessment:
  • Hyperglycemia may be due to steroid use or pre-existing glucose intolerance (history of Jardiance [empagliflozin] and Uformin [metformin] prescriptions, 2024-11-04).
  • Electrolyte imbalances are likely chemotherapy-induced, especially in the context of Taxotere and prior regimens.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize glycemic control by titrating Uformin (metformin) or adding a long-acting insulin analog if necessary. Consider HbA1c testing to assess long-term control.
  • Replete magnesium and calcium with oral supplements as prescribed (MgO 250 mg TID, 2024-12-19).
  • Monitor electrolytes weekly during chemotherapy cycles.

Problem 3. Chronic Hepatitis B

• Objective:
  • Chronic hepatitis B without delta-agent, managed with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) since 2024-12-19.
• Assessment:
  • No evidence of active liver dysfunction; tenofovir is appropriate for maintaining viral suppression.
  • Ongoing chemotherapy may increase hepatic stress, necessitating close monitoring of liver function.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) 25 mg daily.
  • Perform liver function tests every 2–4 weeks during chemotherapy cycles.

Problem 4. Neutropenia (Grade II)

• Objective:
  • Neutropenia (grade II) after Taxotere administration (2024-12-19) treated with Fulphila (pegfilgrastim).
• Assessment:
  • Effective response to Fulphila with no fever or infectious symptoms reported post-discharge (2024-12-19).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue prophylactic pegfilgrastim during chemotherapy.
  • Monitor absolute neutrophil count (ANC) before each chemotherapy session.

[Treatment Assessment]

Based on the patient data from HIS5 and the referenced NCCN guidelines (2024-10-15)

1. Early Stage (Stage IB) Breast Cancer

• Patient’s Stage and Tumor Characteristics:
  • AJCC Stage: IB (2024-07-31 pathology).
  • Tumor Biology: ER(+), PR(+), HER2(-), Ki-67: 5%.
  • Surgery: Partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection (2024-07-31).
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy: Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide (AC regimen) followed by Docetaxel.
• NCCN Guidelines Recommendations:
  • For node-positive, ER(+)/HER2(-) tumors, adjuvant chemotherapy with an anthracycline (e.g., Doxorubicin) and taxane (e.g., Docetaxel) is a standard option.
  • Tailored regimens are recommended based on tumor size, grade, and risk of recurrence.
• Treatment Alignment:
  • The patient’s treatment with Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide (2024-08-22 to 2024-11-04) followed by Docetaxel (2024-11-25 to 2025-01-06) aligns with the NCCN guidelines for node-positive ER(+)/HER2(-) tumors. This regimen is a standard approach to reduce recurrence risk in early-stage breast cancer.

2. Supportive Care for Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia

• Patient’s Management:
  • Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) was administered for Grade II neutropenia following Docetaxel (2024-12-19).
• NCCN Guidelines Recommendations:
  • Pegfilgrastim is recommended for patients at significant risk of febrile neutropenia, particularly with regimens involving taxanes like Docetaxel.
• Treatment Alignment:
  • Administration of Fulphila aligns with guidelines for managing and preventing chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.

3. Endocrine Therapy

• Patient’s Hormone Receptor Status:
  • ER(+), PR(+).
• NCCN Guidelines Recommendations:
  • Adjuvant endocrine therapy with aromatase inhibitors (e.g., letrozole, anastrozole) or tamoxifen is recommended for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, especially post-chemotherapy.
• Treatment Alignment:
  • Endocrine therapy has not been initiated yet. Endocrine therapy is critical for reducing recurrence in ER(+)/PR(+) breast cancer. This should be initiated after chemotherapy.

4. Imaging and Monitoring

• Patient’s Imaging Findings:
  • PET and SONO findings suggest suspicious lesions in the left breast and glucose hypermetabolism in bone marrow and bilateral ribs (2024-12-17, 2024-12-19).
• NCCN Guidelines Recommendations:
  • Close monitoring with imaging (e.g., mammography, ultrasound, or MRI) is recommended for follow-up of contralateral breast lesions and metastatic concerns.
• Treatment Alignment:
  • Imaging follow-up recommendations (e.g., biopsy of the left breast lesion) align with guidelines for addressing new findings.

5. Management of Comorbidities

• Patient’s Conditions:
  • Chronic hepatitis B managed with Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).
  • Hyperglycemia likely induced by steroid use (dexamethasone for chemotherapy).
• NCCN Guidelines Recommendations:
  • Hepatitis B reactivation should be prevented with antiviral therapy during chemotherapy.
  • Hyperglycemia should be managed proactively during steroid therapy.
• Treatment Alignment:
  • The use of Vemlidy aligns with guidelines for managing hepatitis B during immunosuppressive treatment.
  • Hyperglycemia management could be optimized further with a clear plan for tighter glucose control.

6. Recommendation for This Patient

• Start an aromatase inhibitor (AI) (e.g., Letrozole, Anastrozole, or Exemestane) following the completion of chemotherapy (Docetaxel, 2025-01-06).

  • Aromatase inhibitors are preferred over tamoxifen in postmenopausal women due to superior efficacy in reducing recurrence rates.

• Consider adjuvant bisphosphonate therapy (e.g., zoledronic acid) to counteract AI-induced bone loss, as she is at risk of osteoporosis.

• Proposed Plan

  • Start Letrozole (2.5 mg daily) or an equivalent AI as soon as the chemotherapy-induced acute effects have subsided (e.g., 2–4 weeks after the final Docetaxel cycle on 2025-01-06).
  • Regularly monitor bone density, lipid profile, and any side effects related to AIs.
  • Continue endocrine therapy for 5–10 years based on risk factors and tolerability.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-07 11:25 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality

• 2024-12-05 Patho - gallbladder (benign lesion)

  • Gallbladder, open cholecystectomy — Chronic cholecystitis and cholelithiasis
  • The sections show a picture of chronic cholecystitis, composed of mucosal congestion, edema, mild to moderate chronic inflammatory cells infiltration, mural fibrosis, and scattered Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses.

• 2024-12-05 Patho - liver partial resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, region 5, partial resection — Compatible with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedures: Partial resection
      
    • Specimen Size: 2.0 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm
      
    • Tumor Focality: Unifocal
      
    • Tumor Site: Region 5
      
    • Tumor Size: 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm
      
    • Large vessel involvement: Not identified
      
    • Non-tumorous part: Not cirrhotic
      
    • All for section in one cassette
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Compatible with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histologic grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Tumor growth pattern: Infiltrating
      
    • Tumor pseudocapsule: Absent
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Moderate (40%)
      
    • Parenchymal margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margins: 0.2 cm
        
    • Vascular invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Non-neoplastic liver parenchyma: Moderate portal inflammation, and regenerative hepatocytes. No fatty change.

• 2024-11-21 Flow Volume Chart

  • Mild obstructive pulmonary function impairment

• 2024-11-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (126 - 42.8) / 126 = 66.03%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated aortic root
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Calcified mitral annulus with mild MR
    • Mild AR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities

• 2024-11-19 Percutaneous Transhepatic GallBladder Drainage, PTGBD

• 2024-11-18 Patho - pancreas biopsy

  • Pancreatic head, EUS FNB — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Section shows cores of pancreatic tissue with irregular neoplastic glands infiltration.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+) and CK20(-).

• 2024-11-18 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS

  • EUS findings：
    • EUS using echoendoscope (Olympus GF-CT260) revealed one hypo to isoechoic heterogenous tumor (27mm x24.9mm) with several calcification (max 6.2mm) at pancreatic head.
    • Heterogeneous echotexture of pancreatic parenchyma.
    • Echogenic subtannce and hyperechoic lesions with PAS in GB.
    • CHE-EUS with Sonazoid (0.6cc/Kg) (CG 12, CC 8) showed one hypoenhanced tumor till 2’00”.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic head tumor, suspicious malignancy, s/p CEH-EUS-FNB
    • GB stone
    • Deformed gastric antrum and duodenal bulb.

• 2024-11-18 SONO - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Liver
      • no space occupied lesion was noted in this study.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Dilated bilateral IHDs and CHD/CBD about 1.3cm in diameter.
      • Echogenic substance and small hyperechoic spots in GB.
    • Portal vein and blood vessels
      • negative
    • Kidney
      • negative
    • Pancreas
      • One 4.1x2.2cm hypoechoic lesion with hyperechoic spots in pancreatic head.
      • Several 0.3~0.4cm hyperechoic spots at pancreatic head and neck.
      • Diameter of MPD about 0.2cm.
      • Pancreatic tail masked by gas.
    • Spleen
      • negative
    • Ascites
      • negative
    • Others
      • negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • suspicious, pancreatic head tumor with obstructive jaundice
    • calcified spot of pancreas.
    • GB sludge or tiny stone.
    • pancreatic tail masked by gas.
  • Suggestion:
    • CHE-EUS-FNB, endoscopic biliary drainage are indicated.

• 2024-11-14 MRI

  • Findings:
    • There is a mass-like lesion at the pancreatic head (directly attached the ampulla of Vater and duodenum 2nd portion), 2.1 cm in size (the largest dimension), causing dilatation of the proximal CBD, CHD and IHDs. However, the pancreatic duct appears normal in size.
      • This lesion shows hypointensity on T1WI, equivocal mild hyperintensity on T2WI, and poor enhancement in dynamic study.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head (T2) is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes distal CBD cholangiocarcinoma.
      • IgG4-related cholangitis is less likely.
      • Please correlate with CEA, CA199, and IgG4.
    • There is one enlarged node in hepatoduodenal ligament.
      • Regional metastatic node (N1) is highly suspected.
    • There is one poor enhancing nodule 0.7 cm at S4 of the liver and mild hyperintensity on T2WI. Metastasis (N1) is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes cyst.
      • Please correlate with sonography.
    • There are multiple small cystic lesions in the entire pancreas (up to 1 cm) that may be IPMN, branch-duct type.
      • Multiple small calcifications in the entire pancreas are also noted at CT that may be chronic pancreatitis secondary to alcoholism.
      • please correlate with clinical history.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-27 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • S/O
    • pancreas head ca with liver multiple mets
    • oral intake : acceptable
    • s/p double bypass
    • no jaundice
    • wound: OK
    • wait for C/T.
    • DM (+).
  • Prescription
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 14D
    • Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium 55ug, vilanterol 22ug; per dose) 1 puff QD INHL 14D
    • Canaglu (canagliflozin 100mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec) 8unit HS SC 14D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 14D
• 2024-12-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Arrange admission for CT scan, C/T with GASL
• 2024-11-15 ~ 2024-12-21 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic head with liver metastasis, stage IV, status post Roul-En-Y gastrojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy, Open approach cholecystectomy, liver partial ressection on 2024/12/05. ECOG:1
    • Obstructive jaundice status post percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage on 2024/11/19
    • Urinary tract infection, Enterococcus faecium related
    • Bacteremia, Klebsiella pneumoniae related
    • Pneumonia, Serratia marcescens related
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Asthma
  • CC
    • Generalized malaise, weakness and poor intake for half year, body weight loss more than 10kg in half year.
  • Present illness history
    • This 73 year-old man has the history of Hypertension and DM under medication control.
    • According to himself and medical records, he had generalized malaise, weakness and poor intake for half year, body weight loss more than 10kg in half year. He admitted to Cardinal Tien Hospital (2024/11/08 to 2024/11/14) for obstructive jaundice suspect CBD stone or pancreatic head tumor related. The CT (on 2024/11/11) reported Dilated IHDs and gallbladder. Suspect a stone at distal CBD. Pancreatic calcifications.
    • Due to painless jaundice with increase CEA and CA-199, highly suspect malignancy, MRCP was done on 2024/11/12 and impressed: 1. pancreatic head 2.1 cm in sizewith bile ducts dilatation is suspected. 2. indeterminate nodule at S4a of liver. Thus ERCP was scheduled on 2024/11/12 and the scope could not pass into the duodenal 2 nd portion due to bulb swelling and cascade stomch and failure to do ERCP.
    • Colonoscopy was done and internal hemorrhid was noted, radiologist was consulted for CT guide biopsy but radiologist said connot do biopsy due to very small tumor size and high risks, Then he was transfer to our hospital on 2024/11/14 for further management.
    • At ER, physical exam showed icteric sclera. Blood analysis showed no leukocytosis, elevated hepatobiliary enzyme (ALT 41 U/L, TBI 13.73 mg/dl) and lipase (663U/L) level. There was no chills or fever, no nausea or vomiting, no abdominal fullness, no dyspnea or cough, no diarrhea found. No TOCC history was noted.
    • Under the impression of obstructive jaundice,he was admittted to ward for further evaluation and management.            
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, Empiric antibiotic with Brosym 4gm Q12H
    • Abdomen echo shoewd 1. suspicious, pancreatic head tumor with obstructive jaundice 2. calcified spot of pancreas. 3. GB sludge or tiny stone. 4. pancreatic tail masked by gas. Suggestion: CHE-EUS-FNB, endoscopic biliary drainage are indicated.
    • We also consulted Oncologist for further advise and suggested 1. Pancreatic head tumor, nature to be determined, pending biopsy with pathological analysis. 2. Obstructive jaundice with cholangitis, under Abx treatment.
    • EUS/FNB od pancreas was scheduled for tissue proof. Suggested PTGBD for obstructive jaundice due to ERCP for ERBD could be difficult due to the deformity of bulb.
    • The pathology reported Pancreatic head, EUS FNB adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. Tbi level decreased after PTGBD. Informed above result to the patient and his sisiter, after discussed with GS, they decided surgical intervention.
    • PFT and cardiac echo was arranged for pre-operation preparation. keep TriFlo training. He was transfer to our GS service for pre-operation management on 2024/11/29. During the GS service, nutritional support was provided with PPN and IVF hydration to compensate for PTGBD output losses. However, due to poor blood sugar control, PPN was adjusted to amino acid support only, resulting in better glycemic control, with blood sugar levels maintained below 250 mg/dL.
    • The patient underwent surgery on 2024/12/05, during which multiple nodular lesions were observed on the liver surface, suspected to be pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis.
    • The procedure was modified to include Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy, open cholecystectomy, and partial liver resection, all of which were completed smoothly. Following the operation, the patient will be transferred to the SICU for postoperative care.
    • During SICU, Pain control with Tramacet PRN and Morphine PRN. PPIs for prevention stress ulcer. NPO with PPN and Albumin for nutrition support.
    • Added Ducolux SUPP used since 2024/12/09. Removal NG tube and try oral water since 2024/12/12. On Perdipine for control SBP <160mmHg.
    • Re-intubation due to respiratory failure on 2024/12/07. Closely chest therapy with VEST and bed rehabilitation.
    • Added Siruta, Ipratran, Butanyl and Pulmicort INHL treatment. Under weaning process and weaning profile was well, extubation on 2024/12/11.
    • Oxygen with N/C O2: 3L/min support.
    • Infection Dr. was consulted for CRP elevation and blood culture growth GNB, who suggested: 1. DC Brosym; 2. Add Finibax (since 2024/12/12) 500mg iv q8h for 5 days first; 3. Check B/C, U/C, and drainage fluid culture report.
    • However, 2024/12/16 WBC elevation was noted, the antibiotic shift to Targocid (since 2024/12/16) and Flucon (since 2024/12/16) for infection treatment.
    • Today, under hemodynamic stable and respiratory pattern smooth, he was be transfer to ordinary ward for further care.
    • In the GS ward, the patient’s recovery was closely monitored. Empiric antibiotics, stool softeners, and analgesic agents were administered, and wound management was regularly performed. He was gradually introduced to a diet in a stepwise manner and tolerated oral intake well. His general condition was relatively stable, and blood sugar levels were well-controlled with current medications and Tresiba support. Bowel, urinary, and pulmonary functions were normal, and wound pain was tolerable. The abdominal wound was clear, and the JP tube was successfully removed on 2024/12/17. There were no signs of nosocomial infection or other complications, and vital signs remained stable after the surgery.
    • With his general condition significantly improved, he was deemed fit for discharge. Follow-up at the outpatient department (OPD) has been arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# BID 7D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 10D
    • Zyvox FC (linezolid 600mg) 1# Q12H 7D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium 55ug, vilanterol 22ug; per dose) 1 puff QD INHL 14D
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 1# QN 14D
    • Xanthium (theophylline 200mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC 14D
    • Canaglu (canagliflozin 100mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Amepiride (glimepiride 2mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 14D
    • Tresiba FlexTouch (insulin degludec) 8unit HS SC 14D

[consultation]

• 2024-12-12 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • Now, the antibiotic with Brosym for treatment. However, high fever (38.3 degrees) was noted. 2024/12/11 follow up blood culture gram stain growth: GNB.
    • We need your professional assessment for antibiotic used.
  • A
    • 73-year-oold DM and pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis female patient has fever yesteday and preliminary blood culture grew GNB, despite Brosym use since 2024/12/09 - three days ago.
      • White count 10210 and CRP level 9.3.
      • CXR film showed no pneumoonia, that urinalysis revealed mild pyuria and bacteriuria, which urosepsis is a possibility.
      • Recent bile culture showed no bacterial growth.
      • Change of antibiotic regimen is indicated, for coverage of MDR-GNB.
    • Suggestion:
      • DC Brosym
      • Add Finibax 500mg iv q8h for 5 days first
      • Check B/C, U/C, and drainage fluid culture report.
• 2024-11-22 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • We need your exoertise for sugar control. Thanks  - A
    • This 73 year-old man has the history of Hypertension and DM under medication control, and he was admitted for obstructive jaundice, pancreatic head cancer related. We were consulted for blood sugar control.    - S:
      • The patient is resting in bed
    • O:
      • BH: 178.5 cm, BW: 68.4 kg
        
      • Diet: DM diet 1600 kcal
      • Medication in OPD: Metformin 500 mg 1#QD, Amaryl 2mg 1#QD, Canaglu 100 mg 1#QD (Cardinal Tien Hospital)
      • Medication during hospitalization: RI QIDACPRN
      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): 11/0.99/79
      • Na/K 134/3.3
      • ALT/AST/CRP: 24/19/4.5
      • HbA1c: no data
      • F/S: 11/19 11/20 11/21 11/22
        • 0600 219 257 +4 210 269 +4
        • 1100 224 225 240 305 +4
        • 1700 238 360 +4 234
        • 2100 365 +4 271 216
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
    • P:
      • Tresiba 8u HS.
      • RI 4U TIDAC WITH SCALE
        • F/S < 080: RI hold
        • F/S 081~090: RI -2U
        • F/S 091~100: RI -1U
        • F/S 201~250: RI +1U
        • F/S 251~300: RI +2U
        • F/S 301~350: RI +3U
        • F/S 351~400: RI +4U
        • F/S > 400: RI +5U
      • Check lipid profile AND HbA1c when blood drawing next time
    • Feel free to concact us, I would like to follow up this patient, and arrange META OPD follow up after discharge.
• 2024-11-19 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • for PTGBD. Thanks~
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, PTGBD is indicated.
• 2024-11-16 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • we need your further advise Thanks~    
  • A
    • This is a 73 y/o man with HTN, type 2 DM. Admitted this time due to obstructive jaundice. Pancreatic head tumor was found and we were consulted. Biopsy was arranged.
    • Assessment & Plan:
      • Pancreatic head tumor, nature to be determined, pending biopsy with pathological analysis
      • Obstructive jaundice with cholangitis, under Abx treatment
    • Please contact us for further questions. Thanks for your consultation!

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-05
  • Surgery
    • Roul-En-Y gastrojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy, Open approach cholecystectomy, liver partial ressection.
  • Finding
    • Some ascites around < 200cc
    • 2.0.3~1.0cm lesions noted on bilateral lobe of liver
    • Limited mobilization/motion of duodenum portion.

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-01-03 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1350mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 200mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + panolosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2025-01-03

[Patient Summary]

This 73-year-old male patient with pancreatic head adenocarcinoma (moderately differentiated), complicated by liver metastases (evidenced by imaging and pathology on 2024-12-05), has undergone significant surgical and medical management. He has a history of obstructive jaundice (2024-11-14), Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, and asthma. Recent treatments include a Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy, open cholecystectomy, and liver partial resection (2024-12-05). Currently, he is undergoing chemotherapy with Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) initiated on 2025-01-03.

He presents with anemia, persistent elevated liver enzymes, fluctuating bilirubin levels, controlled glycemic levels, and an ECOG performance status of 1 post-surgery.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Pancreatic Head Adenocarcinoma with Liver Metastasis (Stage IV)

• Objective:
  • Pathology confirmed pancreatic head adenocarcinoma (moderately differentiated) with liver metastases (2024-12-05).
    
  • Imaging (MRI, 2024-12-14) showed a mass at the pancreatic head (2.1 cm) and liver lesion (0.7 cm, S4) consistent with metastasis.
    
  • Elevated tumor markers (CA19-9 > 19270 U/mL, CEA 55.14 ng/mL on 2024-12-02).
    
  • Post-surgical interventions: hepaticojejunostomy, Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy (2024-12-05).
    
  • Chemotherapy initiated (Gemzar and Abraxane on 2025-01-03).
• Assessment:
  • Locally advanced pancreatic cancer with distant metastasis, currently managed with palliative intent.
    
  • Post-surgical improvement: No obstructive jaundice, oral intake improved.
    
  • Tumor markers and imaging indicate advanced disease progression, necessitating systemic therapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue chemotherapy with regular tumor marker monitoring (CA19-9, CEA).
    
  • Monitor for treatment-related toxicity (e.g., myelosuppression, neuropathy).
    
  • Reassess liver lesions with imaging (e.g., CT or MRI) every 3 months to evaluate treatment response.
    
  • Evaluate patient’s functional status and quality of life for ongoing care planning.

Problem 2. Anemia

• Objective:
  • Chronic anemia observed (HGB: 10.6 g/dL on 2025-01-02), declining from prior measurements (HGB: 12.9 g/dL on 2024-12-04).
    
  • Normocytic normochromic indices (MCV: 95.0 fL; MCH: 33.0 pg on 2025-01-02).
    
  • Persistent inflammation markers (CRP: 1.0 mg/dL on 2025-01-02, elevated from 2024-12-12 at 9.3 mg/dL).
    
  • No evidence of acute bleeding (urinalysis on 2024-12-12: no significant hematuria; PT/INR normal).
    
  • Post-surgical status (Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy, liver resection on 2024-12-05).
• Assessment:
  • Likely multifactorial anemia:
    • Chronic inflammation-related anemia (anemia of chronic disease): Correlates with elevated CRP and pancreatic malignancy.
      
    • Nutritional deficiencies: Risk of vitamin B12, folate, or iron deficiency due to poor dietary intake post-surgery.
      
    • Chemotherapy-related myelosuppression: Bone marrow suppression expected from Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) (since 2025-01-03).
• Recommendations:
  • Perform a comprehensive anemia workup:
    • Serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, vitamin B12, and folate levels.
      
    • Reticulocyte count to evaluate marrow function.
      
  • Treat deficiencies with supplements as needed (e.g., IV iron, vitamin B12).
    
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if functional capacity declines.
    
  • Monitor CBC regularly during chemotherapy to track bone marrow suppression.

Problem 3. Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

• Objective:
  • Poor glycemic control with fasting glucose levels elevated (e.g., 210 mg/dL on 2025-01-03).
    
  • Medications include Tresiba (insulin degludec), Canaglu (canagliflozin), Uformin (metformin), and Amepiride (glimepiride).
    
  • HbA1c at 6.3% (2024-11-25).
• Assessment:
  • Suboptimal glucose control likely due to systemic inflammation, stress hyperglycemia, and nutritional challenges post-surgery.
    
  • Current regimen appears inadequate for the patient’s fluctuating glucose levels.
• Recommendations:
  • Intensify glycemic control by adjusting insulin dosages based on glucose monitoring trends.
    
  • Consider adding pre-meal bolus insulin for postprandial hyperglycemia.
    
  • Monitor blood glucose daily and evaluate HbA1c every 3 months.
    
  • Dietitian referral for customized diabetic nutrition post-surgery.

Problem 4. Nutritional Deficiencies

• Objective:
  • Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin: 3.4 g/dL on 2025-01-02; 2.9 g/dL on 2024-12-13).
    
  • Weight loss (>10 kg over 6 months reported on 2024-12-21).
    
  • Suboptimal dietary intake due to surgery and chronic illness.
• Assessment:
  • Chronic inflammation and poor intake contribute to protein-calorie malnutrition.
    
  • Surgery and chemotherapy exacerbate nutritional deficits.
• Recommendations:
  • Initiate protein supplementation to improve albumin levels.
    
  • Assess micronutrient status (e.g., vitamins A, D, E, K, zinc).
    
  • Provide enteral nutrition if oral intake remains inadequate.

Probelm 5. Biliary and Liver Function

• Objective:
  • Persistent hyperbilirubinemia, though improving (Bilirubin Total: 1.32 mg/dL on 2025-01-02, reduced from 6.40 mg/dL on 2024-12-02).
    
  • Elevated r-GT (60 U/L on 2025-01-02) and moderate necrosis of liver tissue (2024-12-05).
    
  • Status post PTGBD and hepaticojejunostomy (2024-11-19 and 2024-12-05, respectively).
• Assessment:
  • Liver function gradually improving due to biliary drainage and surgical intervention.
    
  • Hyperbilirubinemia likely due to metastatic disease and biliary obstruction.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin weekly during chemotherapy.
    
  • Conduct imaging (e.g., ultrasound or MRI) if liver function deteriorates.
    
  • Continue supportive medications for liver health (e.g., MgO for bile salt management).

Problem 6. Pulmonary Function

• Objective:
  • Mild obstructive pulmonary impairment noted (2024-11-21 flow volume chart).
    
  • History of asthma managed with Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol).
• Assessment:
  • Pulmonary function stable with no acute exacerbations.
    
  • Asthma well-controlled on current inhaler therapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue current inhaler regimen.
    
  • Monitor for pulmonary symptoms during chemotherapy (e.g., drug-induced pneumonitis).
    
  • Reassess pulmonary function every 6 months or as clinically indicated.

Problem 7. Pain Management

• Objective:
  • Post-surgical pain well-controlled with Acetyl (acetaminophen) and Tramacet (tramadol/acetaminophen).
    
  • No reported breakthrough pain or opioid dependency.
• Assessment:
  • Pain adequately managed with current medications.
    
  • No signs of opioid tolerance or excessive side effects.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue current analgesics as needed.
    
  • Evaluate pain severity at each follow-up visit.
    
  • Transition to non-opioid medications as recovery progresses.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-12-31 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Stable of rectal cancer. Mild progression of liver metastases.
    • Splenomegaly. Left renal stone (2mm). Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter.
    • A tumor (3.3cm) at uterus.
    • Seveal nodules at RML.
    • Mild dilatation of biliary tree. Portal hypertension with EV and GV. Thrombosis of left portal vein.
    • Some LNs at pelvic cavity and retroperitoneum.
    • Gallbladder stones (2-3mm).
    • Bony erosion of T11-12.
    • Large amount ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-12-31 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-12-12 Microsonography
  • disc or macula
• 2024-11-01 Colonoscopy
  • Internal hemorrhoid
  • Rectal cancer, with lumen obstruction
  • Suspected proctitis
• 2024-10-22 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Rectal cancer with liver mets s/p Tx
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Stable of rectal cancer and liver metastases.
    • Splenomegaly. Left renal stone (2mm).
    • A tumor (3.3cm) at uterus.
    • Seveal nodules at RML.
    • Mild dilatation of biliary tree. Portal hypertension with EV and GV.
    • Some LNs at pelvic cavity and retroperitoneum.
    • Gallbladder stones (2-3mm).
    • Bony erosion of T11-12.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-08-29 Microsonography
  • morphology
• 2024-07-09 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • S/P colostomy in right abdomen.
    • Liver tumors, up to 4.6cm in left lobe liver, progression, r/o liver metastasis with progression.
    • Intraluminal filling defect in left renal pelvis, r/o ureteral tumor, suggest URS study.
    • Thickening wall at rectum with pelvic lymph nodes.
    • Presence of gallbladder stone.
    • Presence of splenomegaly.
    • Left renal stones.
    • Presence of varices in distal esophagus and gastric fundus.
    • Uterine tumor (3.3cm), r/o uterine myoma.
• 2024-05-09 MRA - brain
  • Pre- and post-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI
  • Imp: No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-03-25 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Splenomegaly, gastric varices formation and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • s/p colostomy with its orifice at RLQ.
    • Low density lesions are found at both lobes of liver up to 2.88cmm at left lateral segment. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-12-15, the lesions are stationary.
    • One soft tissue mass at myometrium measuring 3.7cm is found. Myoma is favored but follow up is suggested.
    • Focal wall thickening at rectum and presacral region is found.
  • Imp:
    • Rectal cancer with liver meta, stationary.
    • Liver cirrhosis.
    • Uterine myoma. Suggest follow up.
• 2024-02-19 Sigmoidoscopy
  • The scope can only reach the rectum (10cm AAV) due to previous tumor obstruction s/p CCRT.
  • Radiation proctitis with diffuse erythema with petechia was found.
• 2024-02-15 PET
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/03/03, the glucose hypermetabolism in the rectosigmoid colon and in multiple focal areas in the right and left lobes of the liver is less evident, suggesting partial response to the therapy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower T-spine. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change? other nature?). Please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left shoulder and bilateral hips. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-01-24 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The lesions of increased activity in some lower T-spine come to less evident compared with the previous study on 2023-09-26, severe degenerative change with partial resolution is more likely, suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3-6 months.
  • Suspected benign lesions in bilateral rib cages, maxilla, some L-spine, L5-sacrum junction, bilateral shoulders, right sternoclavicular junction, knees and feet.
• 2023-12-15 CT - abdomen
  • History: Adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases and possible LLL metastases, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/09/14.
    • Prior CT identified several poor enhancing lesions on both hepatic lobes are noted again, stable in size.
      • It is c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • S/P colostomy at right transverse colon.
    • Prior CT identified mild wall thickening of the rectum and few small LNs at the pelvis is noted again, stationary.
    • Splenomegaly (long axis: 14 cm).
    • Uterine myoma 3.2 cm is noted.
  • Impression:
    • Liver metastases S/P C/T show stable disease.
• 2023-09-26 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the lower T-spines. Either severe degenerative change or bone metastases may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mildly increased activity in the L5 and L5-sacrum junction. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-09-14 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases and possible LLL metastases, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Mild regression of rectal cancer and liver metastases.
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Regression of LLL nodule.
    • Some LNs at pelvic cavity.
    • Bony erosion of T12.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Mild regression of rectal cancer and liver metastases.
• 2023-06-26 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Suspect Barrett’s esophagus, s/p biopsy
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Pseudodiverticulum, bulb
    • Deformed pylorus and bulb
  • CLO test: Positive
• 2023-06-19 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases and possible LLL metastases, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Much regression of rectal cancer but progression of liver metastases.
    • A nodule (5mm) at LLL.
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Some LNs at pelvic cavity.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Much regression of rectal cancer but progression of liver metastases. A nodule (5mm) at LLL.
• 2023-06-19 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Rectal cancer s/p CCRT with partial regression (middle rectum, 8-9cm AAV)
• 2023-06-17 CXR
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
• 2023-06-01 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Superfical gastritis, antrum
  • Duodenal ulcer scar, bulb, AW, LC
• 2023-03-22 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2023-03-03 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism involving the rectosigmoid colon, compatible with primary colon malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a regional lymph node. A metastatic lymph node may show this picture.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some small regional lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (metastatic lymph nodes of low FDG uptake? inflammation?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Multiple glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right and left lobes of the liver, suggesting multiple liver metastases.
  • No prominent FDG uptake was noted in the small nodule in the upper lobe of left lung delineated in the CT scan. Please follow up chest CT scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake/accumulation in a small focal area in the soft tissue in the left upper arm. The nature is to be determined (physiological FDG uptake/accumulation in the vein of the left upper arm? other nature?).
• 2023-03-01 All-RAS + BRAF gene mutation
  • ALL-RAS:
    • There was no variant detected in the KRAS/NRAS gene
  • BRAF
    • There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-02-21 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 61 y/o female patient with Newly diagnosis of middle rectal adenocarcinomafor staging
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Thickening wall at rectosigmoid colon with pericolonic infiltrates, r/o colon malignancy.
    • There are liver tumors, up to 3cm in left lobe, r/o liver metastasis.
    • There are lymph nodes in pericolonic and bilateral obturator regions.
    • Left upper lung nodular density, nature?
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4aT_value) N:N2bN_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE: IVa Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Rectosigmoid colon cancer with lymph nodes and liver metastasis. cstage T4aN2bM1a.
    • Left upper lung nodular density, nature?
• 2023-02-13 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Tumor, middle rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma characterized by cribriform or glandular tumor cell infiltration with desmoplasia.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and PMS2(+) for tumor.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-20 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-08-28 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-07-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P:
    • Apply cetuximab or panitumumab
    • Admission for Avastin + FL, arrange CT, not MBD immeiately after C/T, due to quick bleeding after C/T
• 2024-06-03 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-04-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: if PD in CT of 2024-06, Ramucirumab (or avastin) maybe considered added again.
• 2024-03-18 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2024-03-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Admission for Avastin + FL, arrange CT, not MBD immeiately after C/T, due to quick bleeding after C/T.
• 2023-12-25 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2023-10-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC EGD 2023-06-01
    • Strocain (oxethazine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# TID
    • TieShrShuPap (flurbiprofen) QD EXT
    • Revolade (eltrombopag 25mg) 1# QDAC 9D
• 2023-10-02 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2023-07-10 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2023-04-19 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
• 2023-03-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A
    • adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastasis and possible LLL metastasis, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVa (at least)
  • P
    • suggest CCRT followed by C/T + target therapy, then re-evaluation for curative surgery 3-6 months later
    • admission for CCRT with FOLFOX with targeted therapy (already discuss with beva or cetuximab)

[consultation]

• 2024-11-01 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For CCRT
    • A 62 year-old has adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases and possible LLL metastases, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA under Cetuximab + FOLFIRI C1D1 since 2024/7/31.
    • The colonscopy showed rectal cancer, with lumen obstruction and suspected proctitis. We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This 62 year-old female was diagnosed of adenocarcinoma of mid-rectum, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA, with liver and lung metastases, in 2023-03, s/p palliative CCRT followed by palliative C/T. with bone mets, s/p RT.
      • 2023/10/31 ~ 2023/11/13 - completed RT to spine T10-L1: 30 Gy/ 10 fx.
      • 2023/03/16 ~ 2023/04/28 - completed RT to the rectal tumor and regional LNs: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The rectal tumor (with the invaded uterus) and LAPs: 54 Gy/ 30 fx.
    • The colonscopy today showed rectal cancer, with lumen obstruction and suspected proctitis. For stopping bleeding consideration, RT to the rectal tumor is a treatment option.
      • The dose is limited due to previous Tx.
      • CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/11/05.
      • Plan to deliver around 20 Gy/ 10 fx to the rectal tumor.
      • RT will start around 2024/11/07. Thank you very much.
• 2024-08-26 Dermatology
  • Q
    • For multiple Acne of face after Erbitux 1wk.
    • This time admited for C2 Erbitux + FOLFIRI.
    • The case has adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases and possible LLL metastases, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA under Cetuximab + FOLFIRI C1D1 on 2024/07/31.
    • After admission, she denied fullness within 2 weeks. She was admitted for regular chemotherapy as C2 Cetuximab + C1D15 FOLFIRI on 2024/08/24.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This patient suffered from erytehamtous papules on face for days.
    • Imp: Seborrhea
    • Suggestion:
      • Zaditen 1 / Bid
      • Doxyclin 1 / Bid
      • Mycomb * 1 tube/bid
• 2024-07-10 Urology
  • Q
    • For CT showed Intraluminal filling defect in left renal pelvis, r/o ureteral tumor.
    • This 63 year-old woman pateitn sustained frequently anal bleeding, low abdominal pain, appetite less, tenesmus, anal pain, frequent defecation, change in bowel habit in 2023-01 and weight loss of 8-9 kg in 2 months. He visited our outpatient department for help.
      • DRE/Anoscopy showed normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels, a palpable tumor mass at fingertip! Sigmoiodsocpy on 2023/02/13 revealed the scope can only reach the middle rectum (8-9cm AAV), a circumferential ulcerative tumor is found and biopsy was done.
      • Middle rectum tumor biopsy and pathology proved adenocarcinoma, Immunohistochemistry shows CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and PMS2(+) for tumor.
      • All RAS + BRAF test
        • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detected in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
        • BRAF: There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene.
      • Abdominal CT on 2023/02/21 showed
        • Rectosigmoid colon cancer with lymph nodes and liver metastasis. cstage T4aN2bM1a, stage IVA.
        • Left upper lung nodular density, nature? T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/02.
      • Port-A catheter implantation on 2023/03/02.
      • Whole body PET scan on 2023/03/03 showed rectosigmoid colon with regional lymph node, right and left lobes of the multiple liver metastases.
      • Radiotherapy for 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis and then boost the rectal tumor (with the invaded uterus) and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx from 2023/03/16 ~ 2023/04/28.
      • Chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, Leuco 400mg/m2, 5-Fu 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2) on 2023/03/23 (C1D1), 2023/04/11 (C1D15), 2023/04/28 (C2D1), 2023/05/29 (C2D15), 2023/06/26 (C3D1). Reduce chemotherapy with Oxalip and 5FU dose for neutropenia and severe vomiting.
      • Targeted therapy with Avastin (5mg/kg) on 2023/05/29 (C1).
      • PES on 2023/06/01 showed superfical gastritis, antrum and duodenal ulcer scar, bulb, AW, LC.
      • Sigomoidoscopy on 2023/06/19 showed rectal cancer s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with partial regression(middle rectum, 8-9cm AAV).
      • Abdominal CT on 2023/06/19 showed s/p operation, much regression of rectal cancer but progression of liver metastases and a nodule (5mm) at LLL.
      • PES on 2023/06/26 showed reflux esophagitis LA, classification grade A, suspect Barrett’s esophagus, s/p biopsy, superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test, pseudodiverticulum, bulb and deformed pylorus and bulb.
      • Esophagus, EC junction pathology showed columnar-lined esophagus without intestinal metaplasia.
      • Palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI (Campto 120mg/m2, LV 300mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) on 2023/07/12 (C1D1), 2023/08/01 (C1D15), 2023/08/17 (C2D1), 2023/09/08 (C2D15, Hold Campto due to Thrombocytopenia since C2D15), 2023/09/27 (C3D1), 2023/11/09 (C3D15), 2023/12/08 (C4D1), 2023/12/29 (C4D15), 2024/01/18 (C5D1), 2024/03/22 (C5D15), 2024/04/17 (C6D1), 2024/05/09 (C6D15), 2024/05/28 (C7D1), 2024/06/17 (C7D15).
      • Targeted therapy with Avastin (5mg/kg) was given on 2023/08/01 (C2), 2023/08/17 (C3), 2023/09/08 (C4), 2023/09/27 (C5), 2023/11/09 (C6), 2023/12/08 (C7), 2023/12/29 (C8), 2024/01/18 (C9), 2024/05/28 (C10).
      • Now, she was admitted to ward for palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI (Campto 120mg/m2, LV 300mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) plus targeted therapy with Avastin on 2024/07/08 (C8D1).
  • A
    • This is a 62 y/o female with
      • Adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases and possible LLL metastases, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/02
    • CCRT had been done. Targeted therapy with Avastin has been given for progression of liver metastases. This time, she is admitted for palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI.
    • We were consulted for a filling defect at left renal pelvis noted on 2024/07/09 CT.
    • Obtaining uine cytology is suggested.
    • Please arrange OPD follow up. We may arrange URS examination after Avastin therapy for a while.
• 2024-05-09 Neurology
  • Q
    • for right headache (throbbing pain, VAS 8) for a week, acompany with tinnitus, denied dizziness
    • MRA of brain (c+) on 2024/05/09 showed no brain meta, no ICH
    • This 63 year-old woman pateitn sustained frequently anal bleeding, low abdominal pain, appetite less, tenesmus, anal pain, frequent defecation, change in bowel habit in 2023-01 and weight loss of 8-9 kg in 2 months. He visited our outpatient department for help. DRE/Anoscopy showed normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels, a palpable tumor mass at fingertip!
    • Sigmoiodsocpy on 2023/02/13 revealed the scope can only reach the middle rectum (8-9cm AAV), a circumferential ulcerative tumor is found and biopsy was done. Middle rectum tumor biopsy and pathology proved adenocarcinoma, Immunohistochemistry shows CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and PMS2(+) for tumor.
      • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detected in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
      • BRAF: There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene.
    • Abdominal CT on 2023/02/21 showed 1) Rectosigmoid colon cancer with lymph nodes and liver metastasis. cstage T4aN2bM1a, stage IVA. 2) Left upper lung nodular density, nature? T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/02.
    • Port-A catheter implantation on 2023/03/02.
    • Whole body PET scan on 2023/03/03 showed rectosigmoid colon with regional lymph node, right and left lobes of the multiple liver metastases.
    • Radiotherapy for 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis and then boost the rectal tumor (with the invaded uterus) and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx from 2023/03/16~2023/04/28.
    • Chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, Leuco 400mg/m2, 5-Fu 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2) on 2023/03/23(C1D1), 2023/04/11(C1D15), 2023/04/28(C2D1), 2023/05/29(C2D15), 2023/06/26(C3D1).
    • Reduce chemotherapy with Oxalip and 5FU dose for neutropenia and severe vomiting.
    • Targeted therapy with Avastin(5mg/kg) on 2023/05/29(C1).
    • PES on 2023/06/01 showed superfical gastritis, antrum and duodenal ulcer scar, bulb, AW, LC.
    • Sigomoidoscopy on 2023/06/19 showed rectal cancer s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with partial regression (middle rectum, 8-9cm AAV).
    • Abdominal CT on 2023/06/19 showed s/p operation, much regression of rectal cancer but progression of liver metastases and a nodule (5mm) at LLL.
    • PES on 2023/06/26 showed reflux esophagitis LA, classification grade A, suspect Barrett’s esophagus, s/p biopsy, superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test, pseudodiverticulum, bulb and deformed pylorus and bulb. Esophagus, EC junction pathology showed columnar-lined esophagus without intestinal metaplasia.
    • Palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI (Campto 120mg/m2, LV 300mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) on 2023/07/12(C1D1), 2023/08/01(C1D15), 2023/08/17(C2D1), 2023/09/08(C2D15, Hold Campto due to Thrombocytopenia since C2D15), 2023/09/27(C3D1), 2023/11/09(C3D15), 2023/12/08(C4D1), 2023/12/29(C4D15), 2024/01/18(C5D1), 2024/03/22(C5D15), 2024/04/17(C6D1).
    • Targeted therapy with Avastin (5mg/kg) was given on 2023/08/01(C2), 2023/08/17(C3), 2023/09/08(C4), 2023/09/27(C5), 2023/11/09(C6), 2023/12/08(C7), 2023/12/29(C8), 2024/01/18(C9) then applications have been exhausted.
    • Now, she was admitted to ward for palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI (Campto 120mg/m2, LV 300mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) on 2024/05/08(C6D15).
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This is a 63-year-old woman with history of rectosigmoid colon cancer with lymph nodes and liver metastasis, stage T4aN2bM1a, stage IVA. She complained of intermittent right parietal throbbing headache for one week. She denied focal weakness, sensory loss, unsteady gait.
    • NE
      • Consciousness: E4V5M6, alert
      • pupil: 3mm/3mm, light reflex +/+
      • visual field: intact
      • EOM: no limitation, no nystagmus
      • no facial palsy
      • no dysarthria
      • no tougue deviation
    • MP
      • right upper 5, right lower 5
      • left upper 5, left lower 5
      • Sensory: intact and symmectric to pinprick and light touch
      • FNF and HKS: no dysmetria
      • Gait: intact
    • Exam
      • Brain MRI with/without contrast showed no brain metastasis
    • Assessment
      • Tension type headache
    • Suggestion
      • Keep Tramacet 1#Q8HPRN if headache
      • Add Melux (mephenoxalone) 200 mg HS.
• 2023-06-20 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For continue chemotherapy ?
    • The 61 years old female patient had hepatitis B carrier, and is a case of adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases and possible LLL metastases, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/02, radiotherapy to rectal tumor and LAPs from 2023/03/16~ and concurrent chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 5FU 2400mg/m2) from 2023/03/23~
    • This time, she suffered from massive bloody stool noted on yesterday evening (6/17), accompanying with dizziness, abdominal pain, chills, sweating, and back pain. Also, colostomy bag had much blood clot was told. She denied having fever, dysuria, or shortness of breath. While visited our emergency department, her vital signs showed hypotension (98/53mmHg) and tachycardia (107 bpm). Drowsiness consciuosness was found. With the impression of lower GI bleeding, she was admitted for further management.
    • Lab data: Hb: 9.8 (6/17) -> 8.4 -> 10.5 g/dl (6/19).
    • Now the patient no dizziness, no passage bloody stool. So we consult you for evaluation of continue chemotherapy ?
  • A
    • This 61 year old woman is a case of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastases cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA status post post T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/02, radiotherapy to rectal tumor and LAPs from 2023/03/16~4/28 and concurrent chemotherapy with FOLFOX [FOLFOX on 2023/03/23(C1D1), FOLFOX on 2023/04/11(C1D15), FOLFOX on 2023/04/28(C2D1), FOLFOX on 2023/05/29(C2D15). + Avastin].    
    • She was admiited due to massive bloody stool and accompanying with dizziness, abdominal pain, chills, sweating, and back pain. Also, colostomy bag had much blood clot was told.
    • Sigmoid scopy show rectal cancer s/p CCRT with partial regression (middle rectum, 8-9cm AAV). BUT the scope can not pass through it due to lumen stenosis. Some blood clots retention but no active bleeding. Abdominal CT 2023/6/19 show much regression of rectal cancer but progression of liver metastases. We are consulted for further evaluation.
    • Please arrange panendoscopy and keep PPI and transamin. We will take over this case. Please transfer to 11A and 10B. On Dr Xia.
• 2023-03-03 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For further evaluation of CCRT
    • A 61 year-old female patient was admitted for adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastasis and possible LLL metastasis, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA. After fully explained of the condition, T-loop colosotmy first for tumor impending obstruction then suggest CCRT and C/T+ target therapy. Surgery of T-loop colostomy will arrange on 2023/03/02 on call. We needs your expert experience for evaluation. Thanks a lot !!
  • A
    • This 61 year old woman is a case of middle rectal adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis and possible LLL metastasis, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA. She will receive T-loop colostomy on 3/2. We are consulted for CCRT.
    • Systemic chemotherapy +/- target therapy is indicated for metastasis rectal cancer.
    • Please arrange port A insertion. Consider arrange PET scan for complete work up. Check All-RAS/BRAF.
    • Arrange our OPD after discharge. Thanks for your consultation.
• 2023-03-02 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For further evaluation of CCRT
    • A 61 year-old female patient was admitted for adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastasis and possible LLL metastasis, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA. After fully explained of the condition, T-loop colosotmy first for tumor impending obstruction then suggest CCRT and C/T+ target therapy. Surgery of T-loop colostomy will arrange on 2023/03/02 on call. We needs your expert experience for evaluation. Thanks a lot !!
  • A
    • This 61 year-old female patient was admitted for adenocarcinoma of middle rectum with impending obstruction and liver metastasis and possible LLL metastasis, cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA. Plan to establish T-loop colosotmy first for tumor impending obstruction then suggest CCRT and C/T+ target therapy.
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 3/14. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor (with the invaded uterus) and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT will start around 3/16 or 17. If resection is not feasible by the end of the planned CCRT and C/T + target therapy course, additional RT to the rectal tumor might be considered for longer local control. Thank you very much.
• 2022-12-30 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • Acute or sudden change in vision - Black spot appears in the right eye, ophthalmological examination reveals retinal detachment.
    • RD, arrange OP today
    • NKDA
  • A
    • S
      • VFD today
    • O
      • Acute floaters for 3 days
      • visited LMD and RRD was told
      • VAcPG od 0.6 os 0.6
      • Pupil od iatrogenic dilated os 3mm +/+
      • Conj np ou
      • K clear ou
      • AC D/clear ou
      • Lens ns+ ou
      • Fd od RRD 11-2 oc, flap tear at 12oc, macula on, fovea on
    • A
      • Phakic RRD od
    • P
      • Arrange admission TKS
      • OP will be arrange today
      • inform the risk of operation

[surgical operation]

• 2023-03-02
  • Surgery
    • T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • Mild dilation of colon was found 
• 2022-12-30
  • Surgery
    • 23G PPV + AFx + endolaser + IVI C3F8 od      
  • Finding
    • Phakic RRD od  

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-10-31 ~ 2023-11-13 - completed RT to spine T10-L1: 30 Gy/ 10 fx.

• 2023-03-16 ~ 2023-04-28 - completed RT to the rectal tumor and regional LNs: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The rectal tumor (with the invaded uterus) and LAPs: 54 Gy/ 30 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-18 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 400mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 95mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 48hr (infusor) (Erbitux + FOLFOX. Erbitux only 4 vials left)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-03 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 95mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 48hr (infusor) (Erbitux + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-07 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 10min (5-FU for CCRT)

• 2024-10-04 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-09 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-24 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-31 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-17 - ……………………………………. leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-28 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-09 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-17 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-22 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-18 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-09-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2023-08-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (A-FOLFIRI; Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-08-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (A-FOLFIRI; Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-07-12 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (A-FOLFIRI; Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-06-26 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-05-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 200mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX, Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-04-28 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-04-11 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-03-23 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2025-01-02

[Key Summary]

The patient is a case of a critically ill individual with advanced metastatic rectal cancer (cT4aN2bM1a, stage IVA), significant liver and lung metastases, portal hypertension, ascites, thrombosis of the left portal vein, and secondary complications including renal dysfunction, infection, anemia, and malnutrition.

Current findings suggest systemic inflammation/infection (elevated procalcitonin: 8.06 ng/mL on 2025-01-01), acute kidney injury (creatinine: 2.27 mg/dL on 2025-01-01, eGFR: 23.11 mL/min/1.73 m²), progressive anemia, and coagulopathy. The patient is receiving critical support, including intravenous (IV) albumin, vasopressors, and antibiotics.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1. Sepsis/Systemic Inflammation

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Elevated procalcitonin (8.06 ng/mL, 2025-01-01), leukocytosis (WBC 26.08 × 10³/μL, neutrophil 83.7%, 2025-01-01), and CRP (33.0 mg/dL, 2024-12-31) indicate systemic infection or sepsis.
    • Ascitic fluid analysis shows leukocytosis (WBC 6,504/μL, neutrophils 90%, 2024-12-31), suggestive of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP).
  • History: Recurrent episodes of infection; ascites protein <1.5 g/dL (2024-12-31) supports susceptibility to SBP.
• Assessment:
  • The patient demonstrates signs of severe systemic infection likely originating from SBP and/or secondary to potential biliary sepsis given mild biliary dilation on imaging (2024-12-31 CT abdomen) and elevated total bilirubin (4.05 mg/dL, 2025-01-01).
  • Risk factors include cirrhosis, ascites, and immunosuppression due to advanced cancer.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue IV antibiotics (e.g., Tazocin [piperacillin-tazobactam] 4.5 g Q8H as of 2024-12-31).
  • Add albumin infusion (e.g., Plasbumin [human albumin] 20%, ongoing) to reduce the risk of hepatorenal syndrome.
  • Monitor infection markers (procalcitonin, WBC, CRP) and perform follow-up blood cultures and ascitic fluid cultures to guide antibiotic therapy.
  • Consider biliary imaging or ERCP if cholangitis cannot be ruled out.

Problem 2. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

• Objective:
  • Findings: Elevated creatinine (2.27 mg/dL, 2025-01-01; 1.94 mg/dL, 2024-12-31), reduced eGFR (23.11 mL/min/1.73 m², 2025-01-01), and elevated BUN (44 mg/dL, 2025-01-01).
  • History: Baseline creatinine was 0.64 mg/dL on 2024-12-17, indicating new-onset AKI likely due to prerenal causes (sepsis-induced hypoperfusion, SBP).
• Assessment:
  • The AKI is likely multifactorial, with contributing factors including sepsis, hypoperfusion (evidenced by hypotension on 2024-12-31), and systemic inflammation.
  • There is no significant history of chronic kidney disease (CKD), suggesting reversibility.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain fluid resuscitation guided by central venous pressure and urine output.
  • Continue norepinephrine (4 mg amp IV) to support blood pressure and maintain renal perfusion.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic medications; closely monitor renal function and adjust dosages of renally excreted drugs.
  • Consider renal replacement therapy if worsening uremia, refractory hyperkalemia, or fluid overload occurs.

Problem 3. Anemia and Coagulopathy

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Hemoglobin 7.7 g/dL (2025-01-01) and platelet count 48 × 10³/μL (2025-01-01).
    • Prolonged PT/INR (14.6 s, INR 1.44, 2025-01-01).
  • History:
    • History of chronic anemia (baseline HGB ~8-10 g/dL), worsened by GI losses (melena and ascites RBC 3-5/HPF, 2024-12-31).
• Assessment:
  • The anemia is multifactorial, with components of chronic disease, nutritional deficiency, and blood loss.
  • Thrombocytopenia is likely secondary to hypersplenism and underlying liver disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Transfuse packed red blood cells if symptomatic anemia persists or hemoglobin <7 g/dL.
  • Keep Hemoclot (tranexamic acid) and Panzolec (pantoprazole) if active bleeding is suspected.
  • Reassess coagulation profile and consider vitamin K supplementation for INR correction.

Problem 4. Hyperbilirubinemia and Malnutrition

• Objective:
  • Findings: Elevated total bilirubin (4.05 mg/dL, 2025-01-01; 3.37 mg/dL, 2024-12-31), low albumin (2.5 g/dL, 2024-12-31), and ascitic fluid total protein <3 g/dL (2024-12-31).
  • History: Malnutrition is chronic, with progressive hypoalbuminemia and reduced oral intake.
• Assessment:
  • Hyperbilirubinemia is likely due to worsening hepatic dysfunction and biliary obstruction.
  • Malnutrition exacerbates systemic inflammation and poor wound healing.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue supplemental IV albumin (Plasbumin [human albumin] 20%, ongoing).
  • Initiate total parenteral nutrition (TPN) if oral or enteral nutrition remains inadequate.
  • Perform imaging-guided intervention for biliary obstruction if feasible.

2024-05-28

[monitoring upward trend in CEA and CA199, addressing liver cirrhosis and metastasis, potential sodium supplementation for hyponatremia]

Lab results on 2024-05-27 showed hyponatremia (130 mmol/L), hypomagnesemia (1.7 mg/dL), hyperalbuminemia (3.3 g/dL), and hyperbilirubinemia (total 1.22 mg/dL, direct 0.40 mg/dL). The latter two are likely related to liver cirrhosis and metastases. Currently, MgSO4 and BaoGan are in use. The addition of sodium supplementation might be further considered.

The CT imaging conducted on 2024-03-25 showed that the rectal cancer with liver metastases remained stationary. However, the updated markers CEA and CA199 seem to be trending upward and should be closely monitored.

• 2024-05-15 CEA 52.67 ng/mL

• 2024-04-25 CEA 41.73 ng/mL

• 2024-04-01 CEA 26.22 ng/mL

• 2024-03-12 CEA (NM) 18.827 ng/mL

• 2024-02-02 CEA (NM) 9.794 ng/mL

• 2024-01-18 CEA 15.20 ng/mL

• 2024-01-16 CEA (NM) 4.550 ng/mL

• 2024-05-15 CA199 46.60 U/mL

• 2024-04-25 CA199 36.37 U/mL

• 2024-04-01 CA199 27.00 U/mL

• 2024-03-12 CA199 (NM) 52.022 U/mL

• 2024-02-02 CA199 (NM) 37.571 U/mL

• 2024-01-18 CA199 27.25 U/mL

• 2024-01-16 CA199 (NM) 34.438 U/mL

2023-12-13

[thrombocytopenia]

Thrombocytopenia was first observed in April 2023 and has not yet returned to the lower limit of normal range (150K/uL). Since December, platelet counts have been consistently below 50K/uL. Bevacizumab was started in August 2023.

• 2023-12-11 PLT 41 *10^3/uL
• 2023-12-08 PLT 41 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-30 PLT 70 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-16 PLT 45 *10^3/uL
• 2023-11-07 PLT 80 *10^3/uL
• 2023-10-17 PLT 57 *10^3/uL
• 2023-10-11 PLT 65 *10^3/uL
• 2023-09-20 PLT 77 *10^3/uL
• 2023-09-13 PLT 69 *10^3/uL
• 2023-09-08 PLT 65 *10^3/uL

Both bevacizumab and fluorouracil are known to cause thrombocytopenia, with bevacizumab showing a higher incidence rate of up to 58% (grades 3/4: 20% to 40%).

According to UpToDate recommendations, in cases of hemorrhage caused by bevacizumab, such as hemoptysis (recent history of >= 2.5 mL), bevacizumab should be withheld. For Grade 3 or 4 hemorrhage, bevacizumab should be discontinued. As there has been no recent documentation of hemorrhage found in the medical records, it may not be necessary to temporarily stop the use of bevacizumab at this time.

Blood transfusion has been scheduled according to the progress note.

2023-07-13

The patient has only visit our hospital in the last 3 months according to the PharmaCloud database, our gastroenterologist prescribed Baraclude (entecavir) for she is a carrier of viral hepatitis B. Baraclude is in the active medication list, no reconciliation issues found.

2023-06-20

On 2023-06-18, the patient’s fecal occult blood test was 2+, indicating a possible GI bleeding. On this date, the patient has been prescribed lansoprazole and tranexamic acid. The prescription for lansoprazole is set to expire on 2023-06-21. It would be beneficial to evaluate whether signs of bleeding persist to decide whether to continue the PPI.

700763067

250102

[exam finding]

• 2024-11-25 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Increased brightness of liver parenchyma was noted.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Some small hyperechoic lesion were noted, fixed on the gallbladder wall: size up to about 0.3cm
    • Portal vein and blood vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail; increased brightness of pancreas parenchyma
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver: mild
    • Gallbladder polyps
    • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2024-09-13 MRI - brain
  • No brain metastasis.
• 2024-09-05 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, minimal
  • Gallbladder polyps
• 2024-09-06 PET
  • In comparison with the study on 2024/02/08, the previous two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right axillary region disappeared.
  • The glucose hypermetabolism in the left nasopharynx and in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes is less evident. Inflammation is more likely. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the stomach. Inflammation may show this picture. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-03-07 CT - chest
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
  • S/P mastectomy at right chest
  • No evidence of metastatic lesion in the study.
• 2024-02-27 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • Lymph node, right axillary, dissection — invasive carcinoma (2/4), metastatic
  • Microscopically, sections show presence of metastatic invasive carcinoma (2/4).
• 2024-02-16 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, right axillary, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma.
  • Section shows core(s) of lymph node tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
  • IHC stains: ER (+ , 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 1%, intermediate intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 1+), Ki-67 (60%), p53 (60%).
• 2024-02-16 SONO - breast
  • Findings
    • S/P right masetctomy.
    • Left breast nodule, r/o fibroadenoma.
    • Right axillar lymph nodes enlargement, r/o metastasis, suggest biopsy.
      
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 4c: highly suspicious abnormality - biopsy should be considered.
• 2024-02-08 PET
  • Two glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right axillary region. Metastatic lesions should be watched out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left nasopharynx, in a left neck level II lymph node and in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? malignancy or metastases?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-01-30 Mammography
  • Impression:
    • Post-op with breast tissue reduction in right breast.
    • Enlarged right axillary lymph node, progression, may consider biopsy.
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 4a: low suspicious abnormality-biopsy should be considered.
• 2024-01-30 - abdomen
  • A calcification 4.1 mm in S3 of the liver is noted.
    
  • Few gallbladder polyps (< 3 mm) are noted.
• 2023-11-14, -08-22 SONO - abdomen
  • A calcification 2.5 mm in S3 of the liver is noted.
    
  • Few gallbladder polyps (< 3 mm) are noted.
• 2023-07-24 SONO - gynecology
  • EM: 4.1mm
• 2023-03-09 SONO - abdomen
  • Left liver calcification (0.33cm).
  • Gallbladder polyps (0.15cm, 0.18cm).
• 2022-12-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Few gallbladder polyp (< 3 mm) are noted.
• 2022-06-27 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, right, simple mastectomy
      • Invasive carcinoma of nospecial type, grade 1
      • Ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate-grade.
    • Resection margin: free
    • Skin, right breast, simple mastectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Nipple and areola, right breast, simple mastectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right axillar sentinel, biopsy — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: pT1cN0(if cM0); AJCC anatomic stage IA; Pathologic prognostic stage IA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast: Size: 25x 16x 8 cm
    • Skin: Size: 20x 5 cm
    • Nipple: Not retracted
    • Tumor: Size: 1.8 cm
    • Resection Margin: Free, 1.5 cm from the deep margin
    • Lymph node: right sentinel
    • Representative section are taken and labeled as follows: F2022-299 FS:SLN, A1: nipple, A2-3:tumor and base, A4-5: tumor and skin, A6:tumor, A7:non-tumor, A8:margins
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • FOR INVASIVE CARCINOMA
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: 1.8 cm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): grade I (score 5)
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
      • Skin involvement: Absent
      • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: Absent
    • FOR DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN SITU
      • Tumor size (cm): 1.5 cm extent
      • Nuclear grade: 2
        
      • Architectural pattern: Comedo and non-comedo
      • Tumor necrosis: Present
    • Margins: Negative, Closest margin ( 15 mm from deep margin)
    • Nodal status: Negative
      • number of lymph node examined:1
      • number with macrometastases (> 2mm):0
      • number with micrometastases (> 0.2~2mm and/or > 200 cells):0
      • number with isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2mm and <= 200 cells):0
    • Treatment Effect: Response to presurgical (neoadjuvant) therapy (if patient received)
      • Not applicable
    • Lymphovascular invasion: absent.
    • Perineural invasion: absent.
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
    • p63: Negative at IDC and positive at DCIS
    • CK (for LN): Negative
• 2022-06-10 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower T-spine and some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2022-06-09 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, mild
  • Suspected focal fat-spared area
  • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Propable GB polyps
• 2022-05-17 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, right, core needle biopsy — invasive carcinoma of no special type
  • Immunohistochemical stain stain reveals ER (+, strong intensity, > 95%), PR (+, moderate intensity, 30%), Her2/Neu: negative (0/1+), Ki-67 index: 30%, p53 (patchy weak +, wild-type), CK5/6 (-), p63 (-).
• 2022-05-17 SONO - breast
  • Right breast tumor, r/o malignancy, suggest biopsy.
  • Round right axillary lymph node, r/o metastasis.
  • BI-RADS: Category 4: suspicious abnormality-biopsy should be considered.
• 2022-02-17 Mammography
  • Dense breast. No mammographic evidence of malignancy, suggest clinical correlation and regular follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative.-annual screening.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-31 ~ 2025-01-01 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • ….
  • Discharge prescription
    • Kisqali FC (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD 21D (Take the medicine for three weeks and rest for one week)

• 2024-11-01 ~ 2024-11-02 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • ….
  • Discharge prescription
    • Kisqali FC (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD 21D (Take the medicine for three weeks and rest for one week)

• 2024-09-16 Radiation Oncology Chang YouKang

  • A/P
    • RT dose: 500cGy/2 fractions (6 MV photon) to mediastinal LAPs, 2024/09/13 to 09/16.
    • RT Side effect evaluation, 2024/09/16: Radiation dermatitis, grade 0; N/V, grade 0; esophagitis, grade 0; pneumonitis, grade 0.

• 2024-09-13 ~ 2024-09-14 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang JianHui

  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the pros and cons for treatment of metastatic breast cancer had been told and discussed thourthly.
    • Kisquli was given. No discomfort after kisquli Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, arrange follow up OPD and next admission one month later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Kisqali FC (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD 21D

• 2024-09-10 Radiation Oncology Chang YouKang

  • A/P
    • Plan: RT to mediastinal LAPs for 5000cGy/20 fx is suggested for mediastinal control;
      • CT simulation on 2024/09/11 08:30; possible toxicity is told. Die education.
    • Femara since 2024/08/26 +/- CDK inhibitor wil be given.

• 2024-09-05 SOAP Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian

  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC 28D

• 2024-08-26 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D

• 2024-08-06 SOAP Radiation Oncology Chang YouKang

  • A/P
    • Plan: PET for restaging of mediastinal LAPs on 9/6.
    • Femara +/- CDK inhibitor wil be given.

• 2024-08-05 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Fulphila (pegfilgrastim 6mg/0.6mL/syringe) ST SC
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL 10mL ST IRRI

• 2024-07-15 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) BID TOPI 7D
    • Fulphila (pegfilgrastim 6mg/0.6mL/syringe) ST SC
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL 10mL ST IRRI

• 2024-06-24 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) QD SC 3D
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL 10mL ST IRRI

• 2024-06-13 SOAP Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian

  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC 28D

• 2024-06-12 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) QD SC 3D
    • Mycomb Cream (nystatin, neomycin, gramcidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 7D

• 2024-06-03 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP units/mL 10mL ST IRRI

• 2024-05-10 ~ 2024-05-11 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • ….
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID 3D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 14D

• 2024-04-18 ~ 2024-04-19 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

• 2024-03-27 ~ 2024-03-28 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

• 2024-02-21, -02-07 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription x3
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D

• 2023-11-22, -08-30, -06-07 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription x3
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D

• 2023-03-15, 2022-12-21, -09-28, -06-30 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen, Zhang JianHui

  • A/P
    • RT: no, C/T: no need
    • Femara + BioCal 5 years
    • Regular follow up every 3 months
  • Prescription x3
    • BioCal chewable tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330 IU) 1# TID 28D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D

• 2022-06-06 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang JianHui

  • A/P
    • bone scan, liver echo, CxR
    • surgery
    • hormone, radiotherapy

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-05 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 115mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-15 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 113mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-24 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 113mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-03 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 113mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-10 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 905mg NS 500mL 1hr + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 53mg D5W 250mL 2hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-18 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 905mg NS 500mL 1hr + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 53mg D5W 250mL 2hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-29 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 915mg NS 500mL 1hr + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 53mg D5W 250mL 2hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-06 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 905mg NS 500mL 1hr + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 53mg D5W 250mL 2hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL

==========

2025-01-02

[Treatment Effectiveness and Hematologic Adverse Effects of Ribociclib]

The patient has a history of invasive carcinoma of no special type (NST) initially diagnosed via a breast biopsy on 2022-05-17, followed by a right simple mastectomy on 2022-06-27, confirming Grade 1 invasive carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with negative resection margins and no lymphovascular or perineural invasion. AJCC 8th edition stage was determined as pT1cN0, anatomic stage IA, indicating early-stage disease. Hormonal receptor positivity (ER 100%, PR 1%) and HER2 negativity (score 1+) suggest a luminal A-like phenotype (2024-02-16).

Following surgery, the patient underwent adjuvant hormone therapy with Femara (letrozole), maintained regularly from 2022-06-06 until 2024Q4. Progressive lymph node involvement was noted in 2024-02-27 with metastatic invasive carcinoma identified in 2/4 right axillary lymph nodes. This prompted systemic chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide and liposomal doxorubicin (AC(lipo)) initiated on 2024-03-06, followed by docetaxel cycles from 2024-06-03 to 2024-08-05.

Ribociclib (Kisqali) was introduced on 2024-09-13 as part of a combination regimen for metastatic disease control alongside ongoing letrozole. Imaging on 2024-09-06 indicated reduced glucose hypermetabolic activity in previously noted areas, including the mediastinal LAPs and right axillary region, suggesting treatment effectiveness. No evidence of distant metastatic disease was noted on follow-ups (2024-09-13 MRI brain, 2024-11-25 abdominal ultrasound).

• Treatment Effectiveness
  • Hormonal Therapy: Femara (letrozole) provided disease control post-mastectomy until recurrence in axillary lymph nodes.
  • Chemotherapy: Initial adjuvant AC(lipo) and docetaxel achieved local control. Imaging studies revealed no new metastatic lesions after treatment.
  • Targeted Therapy: Ribociclib (Kisqali) and letrozole combination has demonstrated effectiveness with reduced hypermetabolic activity on PET scans (2024-09-06).
• Hematologic Adverse Effects of Ribociclib
  • Ribociclib is known for its potential hematologic toxicities, including neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. In this patient:
    • Neutropenia: Persistent neutropenia is evident (WBC 1.47 x10^3/uL, neutrophils 71.4%, 2024-12-31). Previous levels confirm a trend of grade 3 neutropenia during ribociclib use (e.g., WBC 1.07 x10^3/uL, neutrophils 48.5%, 2024-11-11). Despite this, the neutrophil percentage remains within acceptable limits, mitigating infection risk.
    • Leukopenia: White blood cell counts have consistently remained low since ribociclib initiation (2024-09-13, WBC 5.81 x10^3/uL vs. 2024-12-31, WBC 1.47 x10^3/uL), reflecting hematologic suppression.
    • Anemia: Gradual decline in hemoglobin levels from 11.4 g/dL on 2024-05-10 to 10.1 g/dL on 2024-12-31 suggests mild anemia, a recognized ribociclib side effect.
    • Thrombocytopenia: Platelet counts have decreased, with mild thrombocytopenia observed (142 x10^3/uL, 2024-12-31).
• Recommendations
  • Continue regular CBC monitoring to assess the severity and duration of hematologic toxicity.
  • Consider dose adjustments for Ribociclib if neutropenia worsens (e.g., grade 4 or febrile neutropenia develops).
  • Maintain prophylactic measures for infection prevention and support with hematopoietic growth factors if clinically indicated.

[Comments on Neutropenia]

• Severity of Neutropenia:
  • The patient demonstrates persistent grade 3 neutropenia based on 2024-12-31 CBC results (WBC 1.47 x10^3/uL, neutrophils 71.4%). This aligns with the expected adverse effects of Ribociclib (Kisqali), a cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor.
• Trend Over Time:
  • The neutrophil count has been consistently suppressed since Ribociclib initiation on 2024-09-13. A decline from WBC 5.81 x10^3/uL on 2024-09-13 to WBC 1.47 x10^3/uL on 2024-12-31 highlights the cumulative impact of treatment.
• Clinical Implications:
  • Persistent neutropenia increases the risk of infections. The neutrophil percentage (71.4%) remains within the range that may provide some protective function.
• Management Considerations:
  • Regular monitoring of WBC and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is critical to ensure early detection of febrile neutropenia.
  • Dose modifications for Ribociclib should be considered if ANC falls below 1.0 x10^3/uL or clinical complications arise, in accordance with prescribing guidelines.
  • Prophylactic growth factor support (e.g., Granocyte [lenograstim], Fulphila [pegfilgrastim]) may be utilized, particularly if the patient shows signs of further hematologic compromise or recurrent infections.
  • Educate the patient about infection symptoms (fever, chills) and reinforce the importance of prompt medical attention.
• Monitoring Strategy:
  • Frequent CBC checks, ideally every 1–2 weeks initially, to determine the trajectory of neutropenia.
  • Correlate CBC findings with clinical symptoms to guide therapy adjustments.

2024-11-06

[Addressing Hematologic Adverse Effects of Ribociclib]

Lab data

• 2024-11-01 WBC 1.37 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-07 WBC 1.17 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-23 WBC 2.94 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-13 WBC 5.81 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-05 WBC 5.46 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-15 WBC 5.55 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-24 WBC 5.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-12 WBC 1.03 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-03 WBC 2.19 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-10 WBC 2.87 x10^3/uL

• 2024-04-18 WBC 3.34 x10^3/uL

• 2024-03-27 WBC 2.72 x10^3/uL

• 2024-03-13 WBC 5.30 x10^3/uL

• 2024-02-26 WBC 4.34 x10^3/uL

• 2024-11-01 Neutrophil 74.3 %

• 2024-10-07 Neutrophil 58.6 %

• 2024-09-23 Neutrophil 74.5 %

• 2024-09-13 Neutrophil 57.1 %

• 2024-08-05 Neutrophil 56.9 %

• 2024-07-15 Neutrophil 84.5 %

• 2024-06-24 Neutrophil 71.6 %

• 2024-06-12 Neutrophil 26.8 %

• 2024-06-03 Neutrophil 51.6 %

• 2024-05-10 Neutrophil 65.9 %

• 2024-04-18 Neutrophil 63.4 %

• 2024-03-27 Neutrophil 59.9 %

• 2024-03-13 Neutrophil 66.6 %

• 2024-02-26 Neutrophil 65.6 %

Case Context

• Breast Cancer Status and Management:
  • The patient has a history of right-sided invasive breast carcinoma with axillary lymph node metastasis.
  • Current treatment includes ribociclib (Kisqali) and letrozole, likely as part of a hormone-receptor positive (ER+), HER2-negative management plan.
  • There is evidence of systemic staging with MRI, PET, and CT scans, indicating careful monitoring for metastatic spread. Findings suggest a stable disease state with no significant evidence of brain or visceral metastasis.
• Neutropenia Concerns:
  • Notable fluctuations in WBC and neutrophil percentages suggest episodic neutropenia, likely exacerbated by ongoing ribociclib therapy, a known cause of neutropenia in breast cancer treatment.
  • Neutrophil counts dropped significantly post-initiation of ribociclib, reflecting an anticipated adverse effect of this CDK4/6 inhibitor.
• Additional Considerations:
  • The patient’s age and comorbidities, such as fatty liver and gallbladder polyps, may impact therapy tolerance and management.
  • Monitoring of liver enzymes and neutrophil levels is essential to mitigate treatment-related risks.

Recommendations

• Ribociclib Dosing Adjustments:
  • Dose reduction of ribociclib is warranted in cases of persistent neutropenia to manage hematologic toxicity effectively.
  • Neutropenia management often includes temporary dose interruption or reduction, followed by resumed dosing at a lower level if neutrophil counts recover. The standard protocol might involve decreasing the ribociclib dose from 600 mg to 400 mg daily or less, depending on clinical judgment and laboratory results.
• Monitoring and Supportive Therapy:
  • Neutrophil-Stimulating Agents: Given the recurrent neutropenia, consider the potential benefits of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) agents like filgrastim, especially if neutropenia becomes severe or persistent. The NCCN guidelines also suggest the prophylactic use of G-CSF in patients at high risk of febrile neutropenia from treatments like ribociclib, particularly in older adults or those with comorbidities.
  • Infection Prophylaxis: For patients with prolonged neutropenia, prophylactic antibiotics may be considered to reduce the risk of infection, especially if neutrophil counts drop below 500 cells/µL.
• Lab Monitoring and Reassessment:
  • Frequent CBCs: Continue close monitoring of complete blood count (CBC) with differential to assess neutrophil trends weekly until stable counts are achieved. If recurrent neutropenia persists despite dose adjustment, further reassessment of treatment viability may be necessary.
  • Consider Alternative Therapies: If ribociclib continues to cause significant hematologic toxicity, switching to alternative CDK4/6 inhibitors like palbociclib or abemaciclib, which may have differing neutropenia profiles, could be explored.

This patient’s neutropenia appears treatment-related and is manageable with dose adjustments, potential G-CSF support, and close monitoring. Balancing effective cancer therapy with minimizing adverse effects is crucial in older, comorbid patients, as emphasized by the NCCN guidelines. The suggested adjustments aim to maintain efficacy while reducing the risk of severe hematologic complications.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-25 Patho - bone fragment / pathologic fracture
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Bone and joint, thoracic vertebra, T11, kypho-vertebroplasty — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB subtype
    • B: Bone and joint, thoracic vertebra, T10-11 intraspinal epidural lesion, laminectomy and tumor excision — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB subtype
    • F2024-00559, Bone, T-spine, biopsy — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB subtype
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 3 pieces of irregular bone tissue measuring up to 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette A.
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of multiple pieces of irregular tissue measuring up to 0.5 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette B.
    • F2024-00559. Specimen submitted in fresh consists of a piece of irregular tissue measuring 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette for frozen examination.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Section shows pieces of bone with crushed cells.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), and CD10(+).
    • B: Section shows pieces of bone and soft tissue with infiltration of large lymphoid cells.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(+), BCL2(-), and BCL6(+).
    • F2024-00559. Section shows bone and soft tissue with infiltration of large lymphoid cells.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(+), BCL2(-), BCL6(+), CD56(-), MUM1(-), C-MYC(-), Cyclin D1(-), CD5(-), and CD30(-). The Ki-67 is > 80%.
• 2024-12-22 MRI - T-spine
  • Findings:
    • Abnormal marrow change and signal intensity of T11 vertebral body with abnormal enhancing lesion. Epidural invasion by this tumor at T10 and T11 level. Highly suspect metastatic lesions.
    • Also focal abnormal marrow change at T10 vertebral body posterior-inferior part.
• 2024-12-22 MRI - C-spine
  • Findings:
    • The cervicocranial junction appears normal. The position of the cerebellar tonsil is above the foramen magnum.
    • No actual disk protrusion or cord compression.
    • The cervical spinal cord shows normal size and signal intensity without evidence of compressive edema, ischemia or myelomalacia. There is no extrinsic compresson of the cord.
    • The neural foramina of the cervical spine are patent. No impingement is seen.
• 2024-12-22 MRI - L-spine
  • Findings:
    • Mild old compression fracture of T12 and L1 vertebrae.
    • Retrolisthesis of L1 on L2, grade I. Moderate spinal stenosis at L1/2 level.
• 2024-12-20 L-spine AP & Lat (including sacrum)
  • loss of the natural curvature of the spine
  • mild spondylolisthesis at L4-5 and L5-S1
  • moderate decreased disc space in the L5/S1 disc.
  • unremarkable change in the paravertebral region
  • mild anterior spur formation at the L-spine.
• 2024-04-02 Patho - fibrolipoma
  • Soft tissue, left thigh, excision — Lipomatous and panniculitis change
  • Section(s) show(s) lobules of mature adipose tissue covered by ulcerated skin. There is tissue necrosis, septal mild to moderate chronic inflammation and perivascular mild chronic inflammation.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-12-24
  • Surgery
    • T10-11 lainectomy for removal of intraspinal epidural tumor.
    • T11 kypho-vertebroplasty.
  • Finding
    • T11 vertebral metastasis.
    • T10-11 intraspinal epidural soft grayish tumor, more on left side, displacing and compressing thecal sac.
    • Frozen section: lymphoid infiltraion.

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2024-12-31

[Patient Summary]

This is a 43-year-old male with a history of hypertension under medical control and a prior excision of a thigh mass (2024-04-02, lipomatous and panniculitis change), presenting with intractable back pain and bilateral lower limb weakness and numbness over the past two weeks. MRI of the thoracic spine (2024-12-22) revealed abnormal marrow changes in the T10 and T11 vertebrae with an epidural tumor invasion, highly suspicious for metastatic lesions. Pathological confirmation (2024-12-25) identified the lesion as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), GCB subtype.

Additionally, he underwent T10-11 laminectomy and T11 kypho-vertebroplasty (2024-12-24) with findings of significant spinal cord compression by an epidural tumor. Neurological deficits and mechanical back pain remain significant clinical issues. Laboratory findings, imaging, and histopathology collectively suggest a systemic lymphoma involving the spine, with no prior documented malignancy history.

[Problem Comments]

Problem #1: T11 Pathologic Fracture with Epidural Spinal Cord Compression

• Objective:
  • Findings: MRI T-spine (2024-12-22) identified abnormal marrow changes in T11 and T10 with epidural tumor invasion compressing the spinal cord, confirmed as DLBCL by histopathology (2024-12-25).
  • History: Progressive lower limb weakness and back pain worsening over two weeks despite analgesic use (2024-12-20). Bilateral lower limb motor power was reduced (R4/L4) upon admission (2024-12-22).
  • Intervention: T10-11 laminectomy and T11 kypho-vertebroplasty (2024-12-24) relieved mechanical instability, though neurological deficits persisted postoperatively.
• Assessment:
  • The pathological fracture is secondary to vertebral marrow infiltration by DLBCL. Epidural compression caused progressive neurological compromise. Early intervention with surgery likely prevented further neurological deterioration but has not fully reversed deficits.
  • High proliferation index (Ki-67 > 80%) indicates aggressive disease, necessitating prompt systemic treatment.
• Recommendations:
  • Initiate systemic treatment for DLBCL (GCB subtype), such as R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone), to control systemic disease and prevent further skeletal and systemic complications.
  • Perform a full staging workup: PET-CT for systemic disease evaluation, bone marrow biopsy, and lumbar puncture for CNS involvement assessment.
  • Monitor and manage neurological symptoms with steroids (e.g., dexamethasone) to reduce spinal edema and inflammation.
  • Physical therapy to improve lower limb function as pain control and disease stabilization permit.

Problem #2: L-Spine Degenerative Changes and Mechanical Instability

• Objective:
  • Findings: L-spine imaging (2024-12-20, plain films; 2024-12-22, MRI) showed spondylolisthesis at L4-5 and L5-S1, moderate disc space narrowing at L5/S1, and spinal stenosis at L1/2. Associated mild old compression fractures at T12 and L1 were noted.
  • History: Chronic mechanical back pain exacerbated by metastatic disease in the thoracic spine.
• Assessment:
  • Degenerative changes in the lumbar spine contribute to baseline mechanical back pain and may complicate recovery from thoracic spine interventions.
  • No evidence of acute instability or severe nerve root compression in the lumbar region requiring immediate surgical intervention.
• Recommendations:
  • Conservative management with analgesics, physical therapy, and possible bracing to offload stress on the lumbar spine.
  • Follow-up imaging if symptoms worsen to assess for progressive instability or nerve root impingement.

Problem #3: Systemic Evaluation and Tumor Staging

• Objective:
  • Findings: Laboratory results (2024-12-22) showed no significant abnormalities except for mildly low sodium (Na 133 mmol/L) and slightly elevated CRP (2.3 mg/dL on 2024-12-23). Tumor markers were all within normal limits.
  • No prior history of malignancy or systemic lymphoma symptoms.
  • Imaging (2024-12-22, chest X-ray) revealed no active pulmonary lesions or cardiomegaly.
• Assessment:
  • This is a new diagnosis of systemic lymphoma (DLBCL) involving the thoracic spine. The absence of systemic “B symptoms” (e.g., fever, weight loss, night sweats) does not rule out advanced-stage disease. Imaging and pathology findings suggest disseminated disease with spinal involvement.
• Recommendations:
  • Complete tumor staging with PET-CT to identify other metastatic or nodal lesions.
  • Perform a lumbar puncture to rule out CNS involvement and a bone marrow biopsy for systemic disease evaluation.
  • Coordinate care with a hematologist-oncologist for staging and initiation of systemic chemotherapy.

Final Plan Summary:

• Immediate: Begin staging workup (PET-CT, bone marrow biopsy, CNS assessment), initiate R-CHOP chemotherapy, and manage spinal edema with dexamethasone.
• Supportive care: Pain control, physical therapy, and neurology consultation for monitoring deficits.
• Follow-up: Repeat imaging post-chemotherapy to assess treatment response and residual disease burden.

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[lab data]

2024-11-21 HLA A-high 02:06
2024-11-21 HLA A-high 02:07
2024-11-21 HLA B-high 46:01
2024-11-21 HLA B-high 55:02
2024-11-21 HLA C-high 01:02
2024-11-21 HLA C-high 03:03
2024-11-21 HLA DQ-high 03:03
2024-11-21 HLA DQ-high -
2024-11-21 HLA DR-high 09:01
2024-11-21 HLA DR-high -

2024-10-16 JAK2 gene mutation quan 0.00 %
2024-10-16 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable
2024-10-16 P.jiroveci DNA-Sp Undetectable
2024-10-09 FLT3/ITD (BM) Presence of mutation
2024-10-09 NPM1 (qual) (BM) Undetectable

2024-10-04 HBsAg Reactive
2024-10-04 HBsAg Value 4628.62 S/CO

2024-10-04 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HBc Value 9.07 S/CO

2024-10-04 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HCV Value 0.21 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-12-22 CXR
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via right forearm.
  • Patchy opacity projecting at LUL of the lung was noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-12-03 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with remission
    • Note: Immunohistochemical stains:
      • MPO: positive for myeloid series
      • CD117: positive for blast and erythroid precursor
      • CD34: positive for blast
      • CD61: positive for megakaryocyte
      • CD71: positive for erythroid series
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of one strip of bone marrow tissue measuring 3.2 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm in size, fixed in B-5 solution. Grossly, it was tan in color and bony hard in consistence. All embedded for section after short decalcification.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the section shows pictures as follows:
      • Hypocellularity for age, 30%
      • M/E ratio > 10/1, hyperplasia of myeloid and marked hypoplasia of erythroid series (< 5%)
      • Adequate megakaryocytes with focal mononucleation and hyposegmentation
      • No increase of CD34(+) blast, and 20-30% of CD117(+) nucleated cells, maybe blast and erythroid precursor
    • According to histopathologic finding, it is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with remission. Clinical or smear correlation is needed for conclusive diagnosis.
• 2024-11-11 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with partial remission
    • Note: Immunohistochemical stains:
      • MPO: positive for myeloid series
      • CD117: positive for blast and erythroid precursor
      • CD34: positive for blast
      • CD61: positive for megakaryocyte
      • CD71: positive for erythroid series
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of one strip of bone marrow tissue measuring 2 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm in size, fixed in B-5 solution. Grossly, it was tan in color and bony hard in consistence. All embedded for section after short decalcification.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the section shows pictures as follows:
      • Mild hypocellularity for age, 30-40%
      • M/E ratio about 2~3/1, hyperplasia of myeloid and erythroid series
      • Hypoplasia of megakaryocytes with focal mononucleation and hyposegmentation
      • Some interstitial nucleated cells, which IHC shows CD34 (+), about 5-10 % of nucleated cells and CD117 (+) about 70% of nucleated cells including residual blast and erythroid precursor
    • According to histopathologic finding, it is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with partial remission. Clinical or smear correlation is needed for final diagnosis.
• 2024-11-11 Cardiac Catheterization
  • A 2-way PICC catheter was inserted through right cephalic vein by echographic guidance.
• 2024-10-23 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Borderline ECG
• 2024-10-21 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Poor wave progression
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-10-18 CT - chest
  • Indication: AML bilateral pneumonia
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Moderate centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at bilateral axillary and mediastinal region.
    • Diffuse scattered opacities over bilateral peripheral and lower lungs is found. Pneumonitis is considered.
    • Moderate bilateral pleural effusion is found.
  • Imp:
    • COPD. Moderate
    • Diffuse scattered opacities over bilateral peripheral and lower lungs is found. Pneumonitis is considered.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes at mediastinum and bilateral axillary region.
• 2024-10-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (132 - 48) / 132 = 63.64%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Trivial MR, TR
• 2024-09-30 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — acute leukemia.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 98% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 15:1. Three cell lineages show left shift of of leukocytes.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 60-70%; CD34: 60-70%; MPO: 90%, CD61: <2 %; CD71: <5% (of the nucleated cells). The IHC pattern is in favor of myeloid origin. Please correlate with hemogram, bone marrow smear, and if available, flow cytometry or gentetic study results.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-10 ~ 2024-12-13 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • FLT3/ITD mutation acute myeloblastic leukemia, IHC stains: CD117: 60-70%; CD34: 60-70%; MPO: 90%, CD61: <2%; CD71: <5% (of the nucleated cells)
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • PICC insertion on 2024/11/11
    • Bilateral pneumonia
  • CC
    • need chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • The 61 y/o man has been well in the past.
    • He has commen cough with SOB for 1 month. This time, he sent to Cardinal Tien Hospital ER for exertional dyspnea with cough and mild fever on 2024/09/26. He also has dizziness for 2 months. Due to suspect leukemia, so he refered to our ED for help on 2024/09/26.
    • Bone marrow biopsy was performed on 2024/09/30 and the smear suggested AML without differentiation, probably M0, MPO positive.
    • Chemotherapy 7+3 started on 2024/10/04-2024/10/06 (Induction chemotherapy was prematurely discontinued due the fever, shaking chills during neutropenic stage, so the 7+3 was planned to be completed on 2024-10-10 but it was prematurely discontinued on 2024-10-06 morning).
    • BM biopsy final report further supported the bone marrow smear plus flow cytometry: AML with MPO 90% positive without differenation.
    • Arranged chest CT on 2024/10/18 which showed:
      • Diffuse scattered opacities over bilateral peripheral and lower lungs is found. Pneumonitis is considered.
      • Enlarged lymph nodes at mediastinum and bilateral axillary region.
    • Aggravated dyspna and desaturation were noted at ordinary ward. Follow up CxR showed bilateral infiltration suspect pneumonia combine pneumonitits releated, so he received intubation and sent to MICU since 2024/10/20-2024/10/25. Transfer to ONC ward on 2024/10/29.
    • This time, he denied fullness within one week, so he was admitted for chemotherapy on 2024/11/10.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received PICC insertion at first. Chemo as 7+3 from 2024/11/12 to 2024/11/18.
    • Isolation and prophylasix antibiotic as Cravit 1.5# qd.
    • Check lab data on 11/16. 11/18 and monitor condition.
    • Amoxilline and pain killer for left back gum pain.
    • Blood transfusion were given for anemia and thrombocytopenia.
    • Neutropenic fever with chills was developed on 2024/11/29 and septic work-up was performed and CXR showed left lung pneumonia, so the antibiotics shifted to Mepem + Targocid for pneumonia control.
    • ID man was consulted for intermittent fever with pneumonia in progress. We added Menocycline 100mg q12h, add antifungus with Mycamine 100mg qd and antivirus with gancyclovir 500mg q12h since 2024/12/03.
    • Albumin supplement for poor intake and hypoalbuminemia. Inhalation A+B bid for sputum cough out not easily.
    • Baktar and Voriconazole for PjP and Aspergillus pneumonia.
    • CXR showed condition got improvement, so he can be discharge on 2024/12/13. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Morcasin (sulfamethoxazole 400mg, trimethoprim 80mg) 3# BID 5D
    • Vfend (voriconazole 200mg) 1# Q12H 5D (need to take 3 months from 2024-12-12)
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 5D
    • codeine phosphate 15mg 1# HS 5D

[consultation]

• 2024-11-11 Cardiology
  • Q
    • The 61 y/o man has AML need your help for PICC insertion (2-way arror) today. Thanks!
  • A
    • I will arrange the schedule ASAP. Please sign the PICC permit in advance.
• 2024-10-09 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • The 61 y/o man with AML with neutropenic fever. B/C yield Aeromonas hydrophila from PICC, we need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • Consultation for aeromonas bacteremia on 2024-10-07.
      • 61-year-old AML male patient, who received recent chemotherapy, has aeromonas bacteremia.
      • White count only 450 today with ANC only 13.
      • Fever has subsided after cefepime antibiotic use.
    • Suggestion:
      • Continue cefepime to complete one-week antibiotic
      • Repeat peripheral B/C and PICC B/C tomorrow to see if there sterile blood or not.
      • If there is sterile blood, cefepime can be replaced by Cravit 5 days later.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-26 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 65mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 148mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-7
• 2024-11-12 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7 (Daunoblastina 25% off)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-7
• 2024-10-04 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 72mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7 (in fact until 2024-10-06 morning)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-7

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2024-12-31

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with FLT3/ITD Mutation

• Findings:
  • The patient was diagnosed with AML without differentiation (likely M0) supported by MPO positivity (2024-09-30 Pathology) and flow cytometry findings.
  • Bone marrow biopsy on 2024-11-11 indicated partial remission with significant residual blasts (CD117+ ~70%). A subsequent biopsy on 2024-12-03 revealed remission, with no increase in CD34+ blasts and reduced CD117+ nucleated cells (~20-30%), suggesting improved disease control.
  • Chemotherapy regimens (7+3 induction with daunorubicin + cytarabine) were initiated on multiple occasions (2024-10-04, 2024-11-12, and 2024-12-26), but complications such as febrile neutropenia limited earlier treatment.
• Recommendations:
  • Regular monitoring: Serial bone marrow biopsies and peripheral blood counts are crucial to confirm remission and detect relapse early.
  • Prophylaxis for infections: The patient should continue antifungal (Vfend [voriconazole]) and antibacterial prophylaxis (Morcasin [sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim]) for immunocompromised status. This is particularly relevant due to past neutropenic fever episodes (2024-10-07, 2024-11-29).
  • FLT3 inhibitor consideration: Since the patient has an FLT3/ITD mutation, the addition of a targeted FLT3 inhibitor, such as gilteritinib or midostaurin, should be discussed for consolidation or maintenance therapy.

Infection-Related Complications

• Findings:
  • The patient experienced neutropenic fever (2024-10-07, 2024-11-29) and was treated for pneumonia with various antibiotics, including cefepime, Mepem (meropenem), and Targocid (teicoplanin) (2024-11-29).
  • Imaging showed bilateral lung infiltrates (2024-10-18 CT) and later CXR on 2024-12-22 noted patchy opacities in the left upper lobe and increased markings bilaterally.
• Recommendations:
  • Pulmonary follow-up: Persistent pulmonary findings warrant high-resolution CT to assess for fungal infections or post-infectious changes.
  • Lung function monitoring: The patient has a history of COPD (2024-11-10 discharge diagnosis); spirometry and optimization of bronchodilator therapy are recommended.

  • Vaccination strategy:

    Administer inactivated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines during periods of immune recovery (e.g., just before the start of a new cycle, if WBC ≥1.0 × 10³/μL).

    • Defer live vaccines until the patient has completed chemotherapy and demonstrated immune recovery (WBC ≥3.0 × 10³/μL, ANC ≥1.5 × 10³/μL).

    • Pneumococcal vaccines can be scheduled during immune recovery phases or after chemotherapy, as they are critical for preventing severe pneumococcal disease in this high-risk patient.

Hematologic Findings and Supportive Care

• Findings:
  • Severe anemia (HGB as low as 6.5 g/dL on 2024-11-18) and thrombocytopenia (PLT as low as 2 × 10³/μL on 2024-10-21) were consistently present.
  • Blood transfusions were given during hospitalizations, and the patient received granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) to improve neutrophil recovery.
• Recommendations:
  • Transfusion thresholds: Maintain hemoglobin ≥8 g/dL and platelets >10 × 10³/μL to reduce bleeding risk.
  • Bone marrow recovery monitoring: Consider more frequent CBC monitoring to gauge marrow recovery.
  • Nutritional support: Ensure adequate caloric and protein intake to support hematologic recovery, potentially with supplemental parenteral nutrition if needed.

Cardiopulmonary Concerns

• Findings:
  • ECGs showed sinus bradycardia, low-voltage QRS, and prolonged QT (2024-10-21 ECG). QT prolongation may be related to medications or electrolyte imbalances.
  • Echocardiography (2024-10-04) revealed adequate systolic function but dilated left atrium/ventricle and impaired relaxation, consistent with diastolic dysfunction.
• Recommendations:
  • Medication review: Monitor QT-interval-prolonging medications such as Vfend (voriconazole) and ganciclovir.
  • Electrolyte correction: Maintain potassium and magnesium within normal ranges to reduce QT prolongation risk.
  • Cardiology follow-up: Regular echocardiograms to evaluate for potential chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy.

Chronic Conditions: COPD

• Findings:
  • The patient has moderate COPD with emphysematous changes and pleural effusions noted on CT (2024-10-18).
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize therapy: Prescribe long-acting bronchodilators (e.g., tiotropium) and inhaled corticosteroids if frequent exacerbations occur.
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation: Enroll the patient in a rehabilitation program post-discharge to improve respiratory status.

Nutrition and Metabolic Status

• Findings:
  • Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin as low as 2.7 g/dL on 2024-10-20) and poor intake were documented. The patient received albumin supplementation and nutritional support.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor nutrition: Assess for malabsorption or cachexia. Include a dietitian for planning high-protein, calorie-dense meals.
  • Albumin monitoring: Address underlying causes such as infection or inflammation if hypoalbuminemia persists.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-12-09 CXR
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-11-11 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with T-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma and see description
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (40%). M/E ratio = 4:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are slightly increased in number and normal morphology. Scattered CD3+ T-cells and CD20+ small B-cells in interstitium can be found. A few CD3+/TdT+ cells, account for 3% of marrow cells are present. The finding is compatible with T-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma post C/T with residual disease. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-11-10 CXR
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-10-29 CXR
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-10-21 CXR
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-08-30 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with ALL/lymphoma with remission
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (50%). M/E ratio = 4:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No lymphoid aggregates. A few CD3+/TdT+ cells, account for <3% of marrow cells. Scattered CD20+ small B-cells can be found. The finding is compatible with ALL/lymphoma with remission. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-08-09 CT - chest
  • Indication: ALL
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Minimal atelectasis at right lower lobe is found.
    • Right pleural effusion is noted.
    • Borderline hepatosplenomegaly is found.
  • Imp:
    • Minimal right pleural effusion.
    • Borderline hepatosplenomegaly
• 2024-06-07 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with ALL with remission
  • The sections show slightly hypercellular marrow (70%). M/E ratio = 5:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. Few CD3+/TdT+ cells, account for <1% of marrow cells. Scattered CD20+ small B-cells can be found. The finding is compatible with ALL with remission. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-04-24 CXR
  • approriately positioned endotracheal tube in place
  • marked enlarged cardiomediastinal silhoutte due to a huge
  • mediastinal tumor
  • consolidation in Rt middle to lower lung zone
  • Rt subpulmonary effusion
• 2024-04-24 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • Labeled as “right neck lymph node”, biopsy — T cell lymphoma.
  • Section shows lymph node with infiltration of atypical lymphoid cells.
  • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant T cell sub-population. TdT (+).
• 2024-04-23 CXR
  • marked enlarged cardiomediastinal silhoutte due to a huge mediastinal tumor, which narroing the trachea
  • small Rt subpulmonary effusion
  • Consolidation and volume reduce over RML
  • endotracheal tube in place, with the tube tip over C6 vertebra?
• 2024-04-23 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above, in the spleen and bone marrow. Lymphoma should be considered. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-04-22 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — acute lymphocytic leukemia/lymphoma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 95% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 5:1. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are reduced in number.
  • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant T cell subpopulation. CK (-), Ki-67 (90%). (of the nucleated cells). CD10 (equivocal). TdT (+).
• 2024-04-19 CXR erect
  • Egorged mediastinum is found. Lymphadenopathy is considered.
• 2024-04-19 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Rightward axis
  • Borderline ECG
• 2024-04-12 CT 1131010011 at FEMH
  • Before and after IV contrast enhanced CT scan of whole abdomen were performed, revealing:
    • Soft-tissue lesion 13.8x8.2x15.3cm at anterior upper mediastinum with internal small calcification and encasing great vessels, nature to be determined.
      • DDx: lymhoma, germ cell tumor, Castleman disease.
    • Left brachialcephalic vein was markedly compressed. Suggest clinical correlation to r/o .
    • An enlarged lymph nodes at subcarina, nature to be determined.
    • Right side small amount pleural effusion.
    • Several round poor-enhancing nodules at left kidney, nature to be determined.
      • DDx: atypical cysts, inflammatory/infectious process. Suggest clinical correlation and following up.
    • Normal appearance of bilateral adrenal glands.
    • No definite CT evidence of osteolytic or osteoblastic bony lesion is noted in visible bony structures.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-09 ~ 2024-05-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This week, chemotherapy with vincritin 2mg on 5/10, L-asparaginase 6000IU on 5/10,12,14(hold) were given, smoothly without obvious side effect. GS was consulted for port-A installation evaluation. Port-A was inserted on 2024-05-17. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U & LRP 2PH were given on 2024/05/09 & 2024/05/16.
    • Owing to leukopenia was noted and hold C/T on 2024/05/18 and 05/19. G-CSF 300mg sc qd was added.
    • Daunoblastin 30mg/m2 on 05/20 ~ 05/21, Vincristin 2mg on 05/20, Endoxan 750mg/m2 on 05/20 ~ 05/21.
    • F/U WBC up to 40000/uL on 2024/5/20. Port-a change to left subclavicle was smooth. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/05/23. Re-admission on 5/26.
• 2024-04-20 ~ 2024-05-06 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Admission diagnosis
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Leukemia, unspecified not having achieved remission
    • Fever, unspecified
    • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, T cell phenotype with marked mediastinal LN enlargement / Lymphoblastic T-cell lymphoma, stage IV
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Port-a insertion on 2024/04/23
  • CC
    • Cough with intermittd fever off and on >10 day and was brough to Far Eastern Hospital for help and leukemia was favor.
  • Present illness
    • This 18 years old boy patient had history of ADHD under methylphenidate at SanZhong Hospital (only use in school) and asthma. This times, he suffere from cough with fever off and on > 10 days and was brough to FEMH for help on 2024/04/07. 2024/04/11 ~ 04/12 admission to hemology ward and ALL was favor. He denied bone marrow in FEMH. Abdomen CT (+C,-C) showed Soft-tissue lesion 13.8x8.2x15.3cm at anterior upper mediastinum with internal small calcification and encasing great vessels, nature to be determined. For personal reason he was discharged then and brought to our ER for help on 2024/04/20.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received bone marrow at first and refered from Dr Xia, report showed acute lymphocytic leukemia/lymphoma.
    • Critical care needs for a large tumor burden in the mediastinum with SOB. Higher uric acid levels of 12 and LDH level > 10,000, Feburic 1# daily and one vial of Rasburicase on 2024-04-22 and 23. PET scan was done on 2024/04/23, it report showed in multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above, in the spleen and bone marrow. Lymphoma should be considered. CS was consulted for a right neck lymph node dissection and right femoral port-A catheter insertion on 2024/04/23. Following the surgery, he was transferred to the SICU for postoperative intensive care.
    • LN pathology showed T cell lymphoma. IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant T cell sub-population. TdT (+). During in the SICU, we closely monitored his vital signs and neurologic status. The patient was smoothly weaned from the ventilator, showing a weaning profile RSBI of 59.2 and Pi/Pe Max of -40/30, and tolerated room air on postoperative day 1. We noted decreased hemoglobin and platelet levels and addressed these with 2 units of LPRBC and 1 unit of LRP transfusion on the morning of 2024/04/25. Due to his stable hemodynamic and neurologic status, he was transferred to the oncology ward for further chemotherapy treatment on 2024/04/25.
    • At ONC ward. he received Triple IT chemo as 2024/04/30. CXR showed mediastinal wide size decrease and can be taper oxygen to room air. Chemo as GRAALL-2003 protocal, he received Daunoblastina/Vincritin/Endoxan on 2024/05/04-05/06. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/05/06, re-admission is arranged on 2024/05/09.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 7# TID 12D (to be brought when you arranged hospitalization during 2024/05/04 ~ 2024/05/17)
• 2024-04-19 SOAP Medical Emergency
  • S
    • Triage: 2 Fever/chill > Insufficient hemodynamic circulation. Family members said fever for 10 days, cough with sputum, shortness of breath, general weakness, NO GUM BLEEDING, R/O leukemia in Far Eastern Hospital, TOCC denied
    • cough and fever since 2024-04-08
    • leg weakness
    • admitted to Far Eastern Hospital
    • schedule bone marrow biopsy (because the schedule change the biopsy has not been completed yet and MBD)
    • s/p Fasturtec (rasburicase) injection at FEMH
    • PH: asthma, ADHD
    • NKDA
  • O
    • Vital signs: BP 135/76; HR 123; BT 38.6’C; RR 20;
    • Con’s E4V5M6
    • SpO2 96%
    • AC ON CHRONIC ILL
    • Anicteric, Ananemic
    • Multiple petechia over neck
    • Clear BS, RHB
    • ABD soft and flat, nontender
    • EXT no edema
    • pupura over extremity and trunk
  • A
    • Preliminary impression: D69.6 Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • 2024/04/19 18:17 WBC = 54.83 x10^3/uL; HGB = 9.8 g/dL; PLT = 24 x10^3/uL; Blast = 61.0 %;
    • 2024/04/19 17:47 ALT = 32 U/L;
    • 2024/04/19 17:47 AST = 242 U/L;
    • 2024/04/19 17:47 Creatinine = 0.98 mg/dL;

[Surgical operation]

• 2024-04-23 - Op Method:
  • right neck LN dissection + right femoral port-A insertion.
  • Finding:
    • Right neck LN enlargement.
    • 8.0 Fr. Polysite, right femoral vein, puncture method.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-24 - cyclophosphamide 500mg/m2 900mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-2 + etoposide 75mg/m2 135mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-2 + methotrexate 25mg/m2 45mg NS 250mL 1hr D1
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-12-10 - methotrexate 3000mg/m2 5400mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + vincristine 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + Purinetone (mercaptopurine) 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-7 + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 10000unit/m2 18000unit NS 500mL 2hr D2
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-11 - cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3630mg NS 500mL Q12H 2hr D1-3 + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 10000unit/m2 18000unit NS 250mL 1hr D4
  • [dexamethasone 10mg NS 50mL Q12H + diphenhydramine 30mg Q12H + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL Q12H] D1-3
• 2024-10-22 - cyclophosphamide 500mg/m2 920mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-2 + etoposide 75mg/m2 138mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-2 + methotrexate 25mg/m2 45mg NS 250mL 1hr D1
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-09-16 - methotrexate 3000mg/m2 5690mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + vincristine 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + Purinetone (mercaptopurine) 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-7 + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 10000unit/m2 18000unit NS 500mL 2hr D2
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-30 - cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL Q12H 2hr D1-2 + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 10000unit/m2 18000unit NS 250mL 1hr D4
  • [dexamethasone 10mg NS 50mL Q12H + diphenhydramine 30mg Q12H + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL Q12H] D1-2,4
• 2024-08-07 - cyclophosphamide 500mg/m2 920mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-2 + etoposide 75mg/m2 138mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-2 + methotrexate 25mg/m2 46mg NS 250mL 1hr D1
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-07-18 - methotrexate 3000mg/m2 5478mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + vincristine 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + Purinetone (mercaptopurine) 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-7 + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 10000unit/m2 18000unit NS 500mL 2hr D2
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-04 - cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 2hr Q12H D1-2 + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 10000unit/m2 18000unit NS 250mL 1hr D4
  • [dexamethasone 10mg NS 50mL Q12H + diphenhydramine 30mg Q12H + palonosetron 250ug QD + NS 250mL Q12H] D1-3
• 2024-06-17 - cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 2hr Q12H D1-3
  • [dexamethasone 4mg NS 50mL Q12H + diphenhydramine 30mg Q12H + palonosetron 250ug Q12H + NS 250mL Q12H] D1-3
• 2024-06-06 - Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 6000 unit NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-04 - Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 6000 unit NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - vincristine 2mg NS 50mL 10min + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 6000 unit NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-27 - Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 6000 unit NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-20 - daunorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 250mL 1hr + vincristine 2mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1345mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-2
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-05-10 - vincristine 2mg NS 50mL 10min + Oncoginase (L-asparaginase) 6000 unit NS 250mL 1hr QOD D1,3,5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-05-04 - daurorubicin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr D1-3 + vincristine 2mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1386mg NS 500mL 2hr
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2024-04-30 - methotrexate 15mg IT 3min + cytarabine 40mg IT 3min + methylprednisolone 40mg IT

GRAALL-2003 regimen - 2024-12-26 - Perplexity

• The GRAALL-2003 regimen is a pediatric-inspired treatment protocol for adults with Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This regimen was designed for patients aged 15 to 60 years and showed improved outcomes compared to previous adult ALL protocols3.

• Induction

  • Prednisone: 60 mg/m2/day on days 1-14
  • Daunorubicin: 50 mg/m2/day on days 1, 2, and 3; 30 mg/m2/day on days 15 and 16
  • Vincristine: 2 mg on days 1, 8, 15, and 22
  • L-asparaginase: 6,000 U/m2/day on days 8, 10, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28
  • Cyclophosphamide: 750 mg/m2/day on day 1; 750 mg/m2/day on day 15 for good early responders; 500 mg/m2/12 h on days 15 and 16 for poor early responders
  • Lenograstim (G-CSF): 150 μg/m2/day from day 17 to myeloid recovery1

• Consolidation - Consists of 9 alternating blocks:

  • Blocks 1, 4, and 7
    • Cytarabine: 2 g/m2/12 h on days 1 and 2
    • Dexamethasone: 10 mg/12 h on days 1 and 2
    • L-asparaginase: 10,000 U/m2 on day 3
    • Lenograstim: 150 μg/m2/day on days 7-13
  • Blocks 2, 5, and 8
    • Methotrexate: 3 g/m2 continuous infusion on day 15
    • Vincristine: 2 mg on day 15
    • L-asparaginase: 10,000 U/m2 on day 16
    • 6-Mercaptopurine: 60 mg/m2/day on days 15-21
    • Lenograstim: 150 μg/m2/day on days 22-27
  • Blocks 3, 6, and 9
    • Cyclophosphamide: 500 mg/m2/day on days 29 and 30
    • Etoposide: 75 mg/m2/day on days 29 and 30
    • Methotrexate: 25 mg/m2 on day 29
    • Lenograstim: 150 μg/m2/day from day 31 to myeloid recovery1

• Late Intensification - Administered between consolidation blocks 6 and 7, with different regimens for patients in complete remission (CR) after first induction or salvage course1.

• Maintenance Therapy

  • Prednisone: 40 mg/m2/day on days 1-7 monthly for 12 months
  • Vincristine: 2 mg on day 1 monthly for 12 months
  • Methotrexate: 25 mg/m2/week orally for 24 months
  • 6-Mercaptopurine: 60 mg/m2/day for 24 months[1][5]

• CNS Prophylaxis

  • Triple intrathecal injections at specific timepoints
  • Cranial irradiation: 18 Gy before maintenance therapy initiation
  • 6-Mercaptopurine: 60 mg/m2/day during irradiation1

• Citations:

  • 1 https://caprockhematology.com/Site/Archive_files/JCO%202009%20GRAAL%20Trial.pdf
  • 2 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3031692/
  • 3 https://www.eviq.org.au/haematology-and-bmt/leukaemias/acute-lymphoblastic-leukaemia/3825-acute-lymphoblastic-leukaemia-all06-overview
  • 4 https://hemonc.org/wiki/B-cell_acute_lymphoblastic_leukemia
  • [5] https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/jco.2008.18.6916
  • [6] https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Tolerance-of-GRAALL-2003-Chemotherapy-According-to-Age-Subgroups_tbl1_23759847
  • [7] https://www.uptodateonline.ir/contents/UTD.htm
  • [8] https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2004705-overview

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2024-12-26

This 18-year-old male patient has T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) initially diagnosed on 2024-04-22. He is undergoing treatment per the GRAALL-2003 regimen, currently in Block 9 of consolidation chemotherapy. Historical bone marrow examinations indicate periods of remission (2024-06-07, 2024-09-01) followed by residual disease recurrence (2024-11-11). His current hospitalization included chemotherapy from 2024-12-24 to 2024-12-25, and a bone marrow evaluation is pending as of 2024-12-26. His clinical condition is stable, and he will be discharged on Lenograstim for home management, with outpatient follow-up arranged.

Problem 1: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) with Residual Disease

• Objective
  • Initial Diagnosis and Disease History:
    • Diagnosed with T-ALL on 2024-04-22 based on bone marrow biopsy (95% cellularity, CD3+/TdT+ predominance, Ki-67: 90%). PET scan (2024-04-23) confirmed multi-system involvement.
    • Treatment commenced with GRAALL-2003 regimen; remission documented on 2024-06-07 and 2024-09-01.
  • Recent Findings:
    • Recurrence of residual disease indicated on 2024-11-11 (bone marrow: CD3+/TdT+ 3%).
    • Current Block 9 chemotherapy (2024-12-24 to 2024-12-25) administered. Pending bone marrow results on 2024-12-26 to evaluate response.
• Assessment
  • The patient has responded variably to intensive chemotherapy under the GRAALL-2003 regimen. Remission was achieved after induction and initial consolidation cycles but residual disease returned by 2024-11-11. Current therapy aims to further reduce disease burden. The patient’s clinical stability (vitals on 2024-12-24) and absence of significant complications during recent chemotherapy suggest tolerance to ongoing treatments.
• Recommendations
  • Follow-Up Investigations:
    • Assess bone marrow biopsy (2024-12-26) for minimal residual disease (MRD).
    • Consider flow cytometry or PCR for MRD quantification if available.
  • Treatment Adjustments:
    • If MRD persists or worsens, evaluate for alternative regimens or clinical trials (e.g., blinatumomab, CAR-T therapy).
    • Maintain supportive care with Lenograstim (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) to prevent neutropenia-related complications.
  • Monitoring:
    • Regular CBC with differential to track hematologic recovery.
    • Imaging (CXR/CT) for signs of extramedullary involvement if symptoms arise.

Problem 2: Risk of Treatment-Related Toxicities

• Objective
  • Chemotherapy Toxicities:
    • Recent labs on 2024-12-24: Stable renal (eGFR: 180.99 mL/min/1.73m²) and hepatic function (ALT: 27 U/L, AST: 16 U/L), WBC at 5.60 x10³/uL.
    • Persistent mild anemia (HGB: 13.1 g/dL) with normal platelet count (PLT: 268 x10³/uL).
  • Historical Context:
    • Tolerated previous chemotherapy blocks with transient leukopenia (2024-05-18) managed with G-CSF.
    • No significant hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity documented during treatment.
• Assessment
  • The patient remains at risk of cumulative toxicities from high-dose methotrexate, vincristine, and other chemotherapeutic agents. However, his stable biochemical and hematologic parameters suggest good resilience to treatment at this stage.
• Recommendations
  • Supportive Interventions:
    • Maintain hydration and alkalinization during methotrexate cycles to mitigate nephrotoxicity.
    • Continue anti-emetics (e.g., palonosetron) and pre-medications (dexamethasone, diphenhydramine) for chemotherapy.
  • Monitoring:
    • Regular liver and renal function tests post-chemotherapy.
    • Vigilance for neurotoxicity symptoms (e.g., peripheral neuropathy from vincristine).

Problem 3: Long-Term Management of T-ALL

• Objective
  • Remission History:
    • Documented remission post-induction (2024-06-07, 2024-09-01).
    • Evidence of relapse by 2024-11-11 requiring intensified therapy.
  • Current Regimen:
    • Consolidation Block 9 completed on 2024-12-25.
    • Pending assessment of therapeutic response.
• Assessment
  • Achieving durable remission in T-ALL requires aggressive multi-agent chemotherapy and ongoing MRD monitoring. Relapse at the MRD level, as seen on 2024-11-11, underscores the need for vigilance in post-consolidation phases.
• Recommendations
  • MRD-Based Decisions:
    • If MRD is negative on 2024-12-26, transition to maintenance therapy as per GRAALL-2003.
    • If MRD persists, consider intensification with salvage therapies or enrollment in investigational protocols.
  • Long-Term Strategy:
    • Implement maintenance therapy with Methotrexate and 6-Mercaptopurine per protocol.
    • Continue CNS prophylaxis as indicated (e.g., intrathecal chemotherapy).

2024-05-27

[Neutropenia: Determining Cause and Treatment Options]

The patient has developed neutropenia recently. While the Oncoginase package insert doesn’t emphasize neutropenia as an important side effect, the medications administered on 2024-05-20 - daunorubicin, vincristine, and cyclophosphamide - are known to be more likey to cause neutropenia.

If a further decrease in WBC count is anticipated, the use of G-CSF could be considered as a proper measure.

• 2024-05-26 WBC 1.85 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-23 WBC 7.59 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-20 WBC 40.95 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-17 WBC 0.45 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-16 WBC 0.27 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-13 WBC 0.32 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-09 WBC 2.81 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-06 WBC 3.22 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-03 WBC 1.52 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-01 WBC 1.45 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-29 WBC 1.81 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-26 WBC 1.44 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-25 WBC 4.12 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-24 WBC 18.04 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-23 WBC 31.62 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-22 WBC 36.97 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-21 WBC 42.57 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-19 WBC 54.83 x10^3/uL

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• 2024-12-07 Knee Rt standing AP and Lat
  • Mild osteoarthritis of right knee
  • Ahlback calcification: grade 1
• 2024-12-04 MRI - L-spine
  • Indication: right sciatica pain
  • MRI of lumbar spine without Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • marked degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation and dehydrated discs at multiple levels.
    • posterior protruding discs at L3-4, L4-5 levels, grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5 level, as well as bilateral facet arthroses and hypertrophic ligamenta flava, causing severe L3-4, L4-5 central canal stenosis.
    • multiple enlarged lymphadenopathy at bilateral iliac and paraaortic regions.
  • Impression:
    • Degenerative spinal and disc disease.
    • Herniated discs at L3-4, L4-5 levels.
    • Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5 level.
    • Severe L3-4, L4-5 central canal stenosis.
    • Bilateral iliac and paraaortic lymphadenopathy. Suggest further evaluation.
• 2024-12-03 SONO - neck (lymph node)
  • Sonography of neck revealed some LNs in left neck.
• 2024-11-30 ENT Hearing Test
  • PTA
    • Reliabilty Fair
    • R’t : 40 dB HL
    • L’t : 36 dB HL
    • Bil normal to severe SNHL
  • Tymp
    • Bil Type A.
• 2024-11-16 Ankle stress view Rt
  • Inverted angle, 4 deg
  • Anterior drawer, 3 mm
• 2024-11-14 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Trauma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
    • Small renal cysts (up to 7mm).
    • Mild splenomegaly.
    • Enlarged LNs at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity, left axillary and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • Surgical wires over the sternum.
  • IMP:
    • Enlarged LNs at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity, left axillary and bil. inguinal regions.
• 2024-11-14 CT - brain
  • History and indication: CVA
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • Low attenuation in left putamen.
    • Widening of cortical sulci and dilatation of ventricles.
    • Mild mucosal thickening of right maxillary sinus.
  • IMP:
    • Brain atrophy and infarct.
• 2024-11-14 L-spine AP & Lat (including sacrum)
  • Compression fracture of L2.
• 2024-11-14 CXR
  • S/P pace-maker implantation.
  • Surgical wires over the sternum.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
• 2024-11-14 ECG
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-11-13 Lower Leg Rt
  • AP and Lat. views of right lower leg shows: Fracture of right fibula.
• 2024-11-13 Knee Rt
  • AP and lateral films of the right knee shows: Fracture of right fibula.
• 2024-11-13 Ankle Rt
  • AP and lateral films of the right ankle shows: R/O fracture of right lateral malleolus.
• 2024-09-28 Retinal Color Photography
  • VH os full PRP os
    • vitreous hemorrhage in his left eye that was treated with a full panretinal photocoagulation procedure
• 2024-07-11 ECG
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-03-05 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-03-05 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • s/p sternotomy with metalic wire fixation of the sternum.
  • Prior transevenous pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV.
  • Senile fibrotic change is noted at lung fields.
• 2024-03-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (154 - 79) / 154 = 48.70%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 48
  • Conclusion:
    • Borderline LV systolic function with hypokinesis of basal septal and anteroseptal wall
    • Dilated LA and LV, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • s/p bioprothetic AVR with adequate function
    • Trivial MR, TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2023-09-26 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2023-09-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (128 - 63) / 128 = 50.78%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 50
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with abnormal septal wall motion
    • Dilated LA and LV, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • s/p AVR with adequate prothetic function
    • Mild TR
• 2023-07-27 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2023-06-01 ECG
  • Atrial-paced rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-05-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (174 - 120) / 174 = 31.3%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 31
  • Conclusion:
    • LVH and dilated LV with global hypokinesis (anterior wall relatively preserved); poor LV systolic function.
    • Preserved RV systolic function.
    • Gr II LV diastolic dysfunction ; moderately dilated LA; mild RV hypertrophy with impaired RV relaxation.
    • S/P aortic valve replacement (bioprosthesis) with adequate prosthetic valve function and residual mild aortic stenosis (AVA = 1.55 cm2 by Doppler method); trivial MR; trivial TR.
    • S/P dual chamber pacemaker implantation with pacing leadsin RA/RV.
• 2023-05-15 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • s/p sternotomy with metalic wire fixation of the sternum.
  • Prior transevenous pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV and RA is found.
  • S/p central line catheter placement with its tip at sv.c
  • Pleural effusion over bilateral pleural space is found.
• 2023-05-11 Pathology - heart valve
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Heart, valve, aortic, valvular replacement — Degeneration
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several pieces of tan, aortic valve measuring up to 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm. Representative section is taken in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows several pieces of valvular tissue with degenerative changes and calcification. There is no inflammation or microorganism present.
• 2023-05-08 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-08-05 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: CAD with TVD
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of on 20200720 with CAD, 3VDs, s/p RCA ostium DES (4.0*20mm), on 20211005 with CAD, mid-LAD 34% stenosis, D2 54% stenosis, very distal LAD 80-90% stenosis, distal RCA 66% stenosis, on 20221115 with CAD, mid-LAD 37% stenosis, D2 51% stenosis, LCX-ramus 52% stenosis, RCA ostium no ISR, PDA 58% stenosis and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with severe aortic stenosis for pre-OP assessment and elevating troponin-I levels, suspected myocardial injury by CAD progression.The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right brachial artery
      
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 5F JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 5F JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 60cc. The patient was treated with Heparin(Dosage=9000IU) and NTG(Dosage=300mcg).
  • Finding Summary
    • Left Main:
      • no stenosis
    • Left Anterior Descending:
      • moderate calcification and middle segment 43.6% stenosis, 2nd diagonal branch 60% stenosis, very distal segment 80% stenosis (stable disease of LAD)
    • Left Circumflex:
      • 2nd OM branch (supplying large territory) 91.1% stenosis (long lesion and progressive disease)
    • Right Coronary:
      • very proximal segment no significant intra-stent retenosis; PDA branch ostium 50-60% stenosis (stable disease of RCA)
    • Syntax Score = 9
    • In conclusion:
      • Myocardial injury r/i NSTEＭI and CAD, triple vessels, RCA very proximal segment no ISR and progressive LCX-OM2 lesion;
      • Severe AS;
      • Atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal
    • Recommendation:
      • Balloon angioplasty for LCX-OM branch before surgical AVR
  • Intervention Summary
    • LCX-OM2, Pre-DS = 91.1%
    • MLD/RVD = 0.19/2.46 mm → 1.43/2.32 mm, Post Balloon DS = 31.3%.
    • Guiding catheter: Terumo Heartrail 5Fr JL3.5.
    • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
    • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres. Note: long inflation .
    • Balloon2: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres. Note: long inflation .
    • Balloon3: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres. Note: long inflation .
    • Balloon4: Terumo Ryurei balloon. 2.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 6 atmospheres. Note: long inflation .
    • Final LCX 2nd OM branch had very minor and focal dissection with no flow limitation.
  • In conclusion:
    • CAD, triple vessels, RCA very proximal segment no ISR, status post balloon angioplasty for 2nd OM branch on 20230508;
    • Severe AS and heart failure and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
  • Recommendation:
    • clexane use and planning surgical aortic valve replacement
• 2023-05-04 04:59 ECG
  • Atrial-paced rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2023-05-04 01:39 ECG
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2023-05-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (171 - 110) / 171 = 35.67%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 35.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA and LV
    • Concentric LV hypertrophy
    • Global LV hypokinesis with impaired LV systolic function
    • Adequate RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis with severe AS, mild AR, mild to moderate MR, mild TR and PR
    • Possibly mild pulmonary HTN
• 2023-05-03 CXR
  • S/P pacemaker.
  • Increased bilateral lung markings.
    
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Thoracolumbar spondylosis.
• 2023-05-03 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response with occasional ventricular-paced complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
  • T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia
• 2023-03-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (192 - 126) / 192 = 34.38%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 34.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Impaired LV systolic function with global hypokniesis
    • Dilated LA and LV, grade 2 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Moderate to severe AS, mild MR, TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2023-01-05 11:41 ECG
  • Atrial-paced rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-01-05 06:28 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-01-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (165 - 100) / 165 = 39.39%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 39.5
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 43
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV
    • Calcified aortic valve with Severe AS
    • Impaired LV systolic function, generalized hypokinesis
    • LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation
    • s/p PPM with pacing wires in RA,RV
• 2022-11-18 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Procedure:
    • Permanent pacemaker implantation
  • Indication:
    • Sick sinus syndrome
  • Procedure:
    • Temporary pacing backup: None.
    • IV-DSA venogram: patent left subclavian and cephalic vein;
    • Local anesthesia with xylocaine 2% 10cc over left pre-pectoral area.
    • The pocket was opened at submuscular layer over the pre-pectoral area.
    • Vascular access:
      • RA lead subclavian v.
      • RV lead subclavian v.
    • Leads position, model, and auxiliary tools:
      • RA lead: RA appendage
        • Model: Medtronic 5076
      • RV lead: LBB area
        • Model: Medtronic 3830
        • Tools: C 315
    • The lead(s) was/were connected to the generator.
      • The generator was inserted into the pocket.
      • PG Model: Medtronic Ensura DR
    • The wound was closed layer by layer.
    • Complication: nil;
  • Parameters:
    • RA lead: Imp: 380 ohms, P wave: 1.6 mV, threshold: 0.75 V@ 0.4 ms
    • RV lead: Imp: 969 ohms, R wave: 13.4 mV, threshold: 0.5 V@ 0.4 ms
    • LVAT: 76 ms
  • Conclusion:
    • Brady-Tachy Syndrome, Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation s/p MRI-conditioned DDDR Pacemaker implantation
• 2022-11-15 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: AS
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of HFrEF, BPH, aortic stenosiis and CAD.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with severe aortic stenosis, for pre-OP assessment.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right femoral artery where a 6F sheath was inserted. Percutaneous access was performed through the right femoral vein where a 6F sheath was inserted. Percutaneous access was performed through the left femoral artery where a 4F sheath was inserted.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 50cccc. The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 0) and NTG (Dosage = 0).
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 11
    • Left Main :
      • Patent
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • An insginficant 37% stenosis at middle LAD and 36% stenosis at distal LAD. With a 57% stenosis at LAD-D2 proximal branch.
    • Left Circumflex :
      • Patent LCx with a 52% stenosis at ramus intermedius.
    • Right Coronary :
      • Ostium RCA stent without obvious ISR; Patent RCA with a 58% stenosis at posterior descending artery.
    • Right Heart Catheterization :
      • Normal right atrial pressure, right ventricle pressure, and pulmonary artery pressere were noted. Also, normal wedge pressure.
    • In conclusion :
      • Coronary artery disease, Syntax score 11
      • Aortic valve stenosis, AVA 0.99 cm2; mean pressure gradient(between Ao and LV) 38 mmHG
      • No pulmonary hypertension
      • Caridac index 2.8L/min/m2, PCWP 12 mmHg.
    • Recommendation :
      • Discuss with CVS for AVR
      • Discuss with familes about PPM, because of tachy-brady syndrome (after PPM, agressive control paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with amiodarone to maintain sinus rhythm)
  • Intervention Summary
    • Conclusion
      • Severe aortic valve stenosis with AV peak to peak pressure gradient: 47mmHg, and AVA 0.99cm^2.
      • Coronary artery disease, with an insginficant 37% stenosis at middle LAD and 36% stenosis at distal LAD. With a 57% stenosis at LAD-D1 branch, patent LCx with a 52% stenosis at ramus intermedius and patent RCA with a 58% stenosis at posterior descending artery.
      • Normal cardiac output (CO= 5.65 by Fick’s method) and normal Cardiac index (CI= 2.80)
      • No pulmonary HTN or elevated wedge pressure were noted during this examination.
    • Suggestion
      • Consult CVS for severe AV stenosis for surgical evaluation.
• 2022-11-10 CTA - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Suspected intraluminal thrombus at the LAD, S7 (Se8 Im39), suggest correlate with lab data.
    • Severe Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Cardiomegaly is noted.
    • Lymphadenopathy at left pelvic side wall, paracaval, left axillary and left lower neck. Suggest excisional biopsy of the left axillary lymph nodes.
• 2022-11-10 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
• 2022-11-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (148 - 95.4) / 148 = 35.54%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 35.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA and LV
    • Concentric LV hypertrophy
    • Global LV hypokinesis with impaired LV systolic function
    • Adequate RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis with moderate to severe AS , mild AR
    • Mild MR, TR and PR
    • Atrial fibrillation
• 2022-11-08 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2022-11-08 CT - abdomen
  • WITHOUT contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • There are enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic, left internal and external iliac, obturator regions, up to 4.5cm in left pelvic cavity.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
  • Impresion:
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic and left pelvic cavity.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
• 2022-11-08 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
• 2022-09-27 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
• 2022-01-25 MRI - pelvis
  • Mild enlargement of pelvic and retroperitoneal LAP (up to 5.3cm).
• 2021-10-15 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT and MRI identified a well-defined mild heterogeneous enhancing mass measuring 6.6 x 4.8 cm in size at left pelvis retroperitoneal space, near left external iliac artery, is noted again, stable in size.
      • Castleman disease is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis include lymphoma, GIST, and schwannoma.
    • A perineuralcyst 2.2 x 1.1 cm at Rt sacrum is suspected.
  • IMP:
    • Castleman disease in left pelvis is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis include lymphoma, GIST, and schwannoma. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2021-10-05 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Diagnosis: CAD with DVD
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of aortic valve stenosis, CAD s/p POBA and stenting for RCA, Heart failure and CKD.
  • Procedure
    • Percutaneous 18021A-Cath both side
    • Percutaneous 18022A-CAG
    • Percutaneous 18029B-Cardiac output
      
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 14
    • Left Main :
      • pateent
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • middle LAD 34% narrowing, and D2 ostim 54% stenosis, bifurcation lesion, very distal LAD 80~90% stenosis, TIMI-3 flow.
    • Left Circumflex :
      • insignificant narrowing, TIMI-3 flow
    • Right Coronary :
      • ostium and proixmal RCA stent patent; distal RCA 66% stenosis, TIMI-3 flow
    • Other findings:
      • because of right radial artery small and easy spasm, we shift to 5F sheath and 5F diagnostic cath for angiography
    • In conclusion :
      • Coronary artery disease, 2VD, ostium RCA stent patent, syntax score 14; very distal LAD 80~90% stenosis
      • Moderate aortic stenosis, AVA 1.19 cm, meaen pressure gradient 33 mmHG(Ao and LV)
      • No pulmonary hypertension
      • Cardiac index 3.03L/min/m2 by Fick and 2.62 by thermodilation.
    • Recommendation :
      • Because of LAD lesion is very distal, ischemia zone is not large, medication therapy.
      • Moderate aortic stenosis, operation is not indcation
      • Amioarone using to maintain sinus rhythm, consider AF ablatoin if patient agree it.
• 2021-10-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (170 - 112) / 170 = 34.12%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 34
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 41
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA and LV; moderately abnormal LV systolic function with global hypokinesia
    • Aortic valve calcificaiton with severe AS
    • Concentric LVH
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Sinus rhythm at the exam.
• 2021-10-03 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2021-09-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (163 - 106) / 163 = 34.97%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 35
  • Conclusion:
    • Concentric LVH and RV hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure; mildly dilated LA.
    • Dilated LV with global hypokinesis and poor LV systolic function.
    • Preserved RV systolic function.
    • Calcified aoartic valve with mild AS (AVA = 1.9 cm2 by Doppler method); mild MR.
• 2021-09-07 20:55 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2021-07-22 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast MRI of pelvis revealed:
    • Stationary condition of pelvic and inguinal LAP.
    • A perineural cyst (1.4cm) at sacrum.
• 2021-05-03 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast MRI of pelvis revealed:
    • Stationary condition of pelvic and inguinal LAP.
    • A perineural cyst (1.4cm) at sacrum.
• 2021-03-15 Effective Renal Plasma Flow, ERPF
  • Findings
    • Following the intravenous injection of 6 mCi of Tc-99m MAG3, renogram and kidney scan were performed in the routine fashion with 20 mg of furosemide injected intravenously 20 minutes after radiotracer injection.
    • During the third minute after radiotracer injection, the radiotracer flow to the left kidney was relatively decreased. The calculated effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) of the right kidney was 118.8 ml/min, and the calculated ERPF of the left kidney was 70.2 ml/min. After furosemide administration, the radiotracer washout was smooth and prompt from both kidneys. The time for half of the radiotracer to clear from the right renal pelvis was 5.5 minutes, and the time for half of the radiotracer to clear from the left renal pelvis was 10.1 minutes.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • The ERPF values of the right kidney and the left kidney were 118.8 ml/min and 70.2 ml/min, respectively (normal reference range of ERPF: > 150 ml/min in each kidney for adults). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    • Prompt and smooth radiotracer washout from both kidneys.
• 2021-01-28 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast MRI of pelvis revealed:
    • Enlarged LNs at left pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions (up to 4.4cm).
    • Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter.
  • IMP:
    • Mild decreased size of lymphadenopathy as described.
• 2020-11-13 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Soft tissue, left pelvic mass , CT guide biopsy — atypical lymphoid hyperplasia
    • NOTE: Excisional biopsy for further evaluation is recommended.
      
  • Microscopically, it shows hyperplasia of lymphoid cells with focal atypical change and admixed with some eosinophils.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD3 (diffuse +), CD20 (focal immunorective), CD4(+), CD8(+), CD56(-),and CK(-).
• 2020-11-11 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan was performed 3 hours after injecting 20 mCi of the radiotracer to the patient. The images revealed increased radiotracer uptake in the maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, left sternoclavicular junction, both rib cages, shoulders, and S-I joints, in whole-body survey.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
    • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, left sternoclavicular junction, both rib cages, shoulders, and S-I joints.
• 2020-11-06 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • There is a well-defined mild heterogeneous enhancing mass measuring 6.6 x 4.8 cm in left pelvis retroperitoneal space, near left common iliac artery and left external iliac artery, that may be lymphoma. The differential diagnosis include GIST, schwannoma, metastasis and retroperitoneal sarcoma.
    • There is mild hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of left kidney and the etiology is due to passive compression by the upper described mass.
      
  • IMP:
    • Lymphoma in left pelvis is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis include GIST, schwannoma, metastasis and retroperitoneal sarcoma. please correlate with clinical condition, serum LDH and tumor marker, and CT-guided biopsy.
• 2020-11-04 14:11 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2020-11-04 08:13 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of CAD and aortic stenosis.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with chest pain, hx of CAD and aortic stenosis.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • Percutaneous 18021A-Cath both side
    • Percutaneous 18022A-CAG
  • Finding Summary
    • Left Main :
      • patent
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • middle LAD 35% tubular stenosis, D2 ostium 55% stenosis, very distal LAD 80% narrowing, TIMI-3
    • Left Circumflex :
      • patent, TIMI-3
    • Right Coronary :
      • ostum of RCA stenting without ISR; PDA ostium borderline stenosis, TIMI-3
    • Ao and LV mean pressure gradient was check by 4F JR in ascending aorta and 6F AL 4.0 in LV.
    • it revealed mean pressure gradient 27 mmHG, 23 and 22 mmHG (possible atrial fibrillation related)
    • Aortic valve area 1.48cm (if mean pressure gradient 27 mmHG) and 1.5 cm (if mean pressure gradient 23mmHG)
  • In conclusion :
    • Coronary arery disease, 2VD, RCA ostium stent without ISR
    • mild to moderate aortic valve stenosis, AVA 1.48 cm2
    • No pulmonary hypertension
    • Cardiac index 2.94 L/min/m2; LVEDP 15 mmHG, PCWP 14mmHG.
  • Recommendation :
    • Because of pelvic mass lesion, very distal LAD not PCI (because of small territory) and possible need to operation or biopsy later.
• 2020-11-03 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2020-11-03 CTA - chest
  • Indication: r/o aortic dissection
  • Findings
    • Lungs and large airways:
      • a 3 mm solid nodule in LLL (srs/img301/79)
      • a tiny posterior nodule in LLL.
      • minimal fibrosis at paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
    • Vessels: extensive coronary arterial calcification and a vascular stent in right coronary artery
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated right main artery (3.2 cm).
    • Heart: dilated LA and LV. calcified aortic valves with aortic stenosis.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • a well-circumscribed soft-tissue mass (46 x 45 mm, isodense to muscle) in left pelvis, splaying the external and internal iliac arteries.
      • several small Lt and Rt renal cysts. normal appearance of gallbladder.
      • bile ducts: dilation of CHD and CBD, mild.
      • Mild atherosclerotic change of normal caliber abdominal aorta and bilateral common/external iliac arteries.
    • Visualized bones: L4-L5 and L5-S1 facet joints osteoarthritis.
  • Impression:
    • no aortic dissection.
    • Lt pelvic soft-tissue mass is incidentally found, nature to be determined.
    • Calcified AV with stenosis and LVD and LAD of heart.
    • Rt pulmonary arterial dilatation, 2V-CAD, and two tiny left lung solid nodules.
• 2020-04-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (205 - 104) / 205 = 49.27%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 49
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 51
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA and LV; mildly abnormal LV systolic function with mild globla hypokinesia
    • Aortic calcification wtih moderate AS;
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Sinus rhythm at the edxam.
• 2020-04-28 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • The Tl-201 stress myocardial perfusion SPECT performed after intravenous injection 51.5 mg of dipyridamole revealed mildly to moderately decreased perfusion of radioactivity to the anteroseptal wall, inferoapical wall and inferolateral wall and mildly decreased perfusion of radioactivity to the septum. The Tl-201 redistribution myocardial perfusion SPECT revealed reperfusion of radioactivity to the defects and mildly decreased perfusion of radioactivity to the basal lateral wall and posterior wall.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia at the anteroseptal wall, inferoapical wall and inferolateral wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the septum.
    • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the basal lateral wall and posterior wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.

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2024-12-25

[Key Summary]

Primary Concerns: The patient, a 66-year-old male, presents with normocytic anemia, generalized lymphadenopathy, and a suspected lymphoma (evidence: MRI pelvis on 2020-11-06, CT abdomen/pelvis on 2024-11-14).

Comorbidities: Coronary artery disease, severe aortic stenosis, chronic kidney disease (stage III), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy, and old cerebrovascular accident with left hemiplegia.

Notable Labs:

• Hemoglobin consistently low (8.7 g/dL on 2024-12-03, 8.5 g/dL on 2024-12-24).
• Elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH, 425 U/L on 2024-12-03).
• Creatinine fluctuating, indicative of CKD progression (1.74 mg/dL on 2024-11-14, 1.53 mg/dL on 2024-12-03).
• Anemia indices suggest normocytic anemia with mild reticulocytosis (reticulocyte count 1.99% on 2024-12-24).

Physical Exam: A 3 cm nodule in the left neck, hyperpigmented skin, and generalized lymphadenopathy.

Medications: Includes antihypertensives, antiplatelets, anticoagulants, and diabetic medications.

[Problem-Oriented Comments]

Problem 1: Normocytic Anemia

• Objective:
  • Hemoglobin at 8.5–8.7 g/dL (2024-12-24, 2024-12-03).
  • Reticulocyte count mildly elevated (1.99% on 2024-12-24).
  • Ferritin and iron studies (low serum iron at 23 μg/dL, TIBC 193 μg/dL on 2024-12-24).
  • Bone marrow suppression suspected due to chronic inflammation or malignancy (lymphadenopathy).
• Assessment:
  • Anemia likely driven by chronic disease (renal and inflammatory contributions).
  • Possible infiltration of bone marrow by lymphoma remains a differential, supported by imaging findings.
• Recommendations:
  • Bone marrow biopsy to evaluate infiltration or dysplasia.
  • Monitor erythropoietin levels; consider supplementation if deficient.
  • Nutritional supplementation if iron-deficient (oral or IV iron) while avoiding overload due to CKD.

Problem 2: Generalized Lymphadenopathy

• Objective:
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvis (up to 5.3 cm in 2021-01-25 MRI), abdomen, mediastinum, and axillae (CT abdomen/pelvis on 2024-11-14).
  • Biopsy of left inguinal node in 2020 revealed atypical lymphoid hyperplasia.
  • Persistent left neck nodule (~3 cm for 2 years).
• Assessment:
  • Progressive lymphadenopathy with systemic features supports suspicion of lymphoma.
  • Elevated LDH (425 U/L on 2024-12-03) aligns with possible tumor lysis activity or aggressive disease.
• Recommendations:
  • Excisional biopsy of accessible lymph node for definitive diagnosis.
  • Further imaging (PET-CT) to assess the metabolic activity and extent of disease.
  • Staging and immunophenotyping as per NCCN guidelines.

Problem 3: Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage III)

• Objective:
  • Fluctuating creatinine (1.74 mg/dL on 2024-11-14, 1.53 mg/dL on 2024-12-03).
  • Evidence of diabetic nephropathy and previous hypertension control challenges.
• Assessment:
  • CKD progression likely multifactorial: hypertension, diabetes, and potential myeloma/lymphoma-related renal involvement.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize renal protection strategies: control blood pressure (goal <130/80 mmHg) and glucose (HbA1c <7%).
  • Consider nephrology consultation for biopsy if glomerular pathology is suspected.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents (e.g., NSAIDs).

[Medication Review]

• Antihypertensives:
  • Blopress (candesartan): Appropriate for CKD with proteinuria; monitor for hyperkalemia.
  • Crestor (rosuvastatin): Requires dose adjustment in CKD; ensure dose < 10 mg daily in case eGFR < 30.
• Antiplatelets/Anticoagulants:
  • Lanoxin (digoxin): Narrow therapeutic index; dose adjustment critical for CKD. No adjustment is needed for now.
• Diabetes Medications:
  • Glyxambi (empagliflozin/linagliptin): Empagliflozin beneficial for CKD and heart failure; monitor eGFR regularly.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-24 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-12-24 KUB
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-12-24 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Sepsis
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall edema of small and large bowel.
    • Hypodense nodules (0.7cm, 1.0cm) in pancreatic head and body.
    • Some lymph nodes at mesentery.
    • Bil. renal cysts (1.1cm).
    • Duodenal diverticulum.
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 2.1cm).
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-11-21 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia
• 2024-11-21 Flow Volume Chart
  • Normal pulmonary function with normal FVC, FEV1, and FEV1/FVC
• 2024-11-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (91 - 28) / 91 = 69.23%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Trivial MR, trivial AR, trivial TR and trivial PR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-11-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P polypectomy with metallic clips retention in T-colon and S-colon.
    • Presence of regional lymph node.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • Right renal stone.
      
    • Calcifications in the prostate gland.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:Tx(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIa__(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Sigmoid polyp s/p polypectomy with metallic clip retention, proven malignancy.
    • A regional lymph node, metastasis?
• 2024-11-13 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+, intact), MSH6 (+, intact), MSH2 (+, intact), MLH1 (+, intact).
• 2024-11-13 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Colorectum, T-colon (A), polypectomy — Serrated polyp
  • Colorectum, hepatic colon (B), polypectomy — Tubulovillous adenoma with low grade dysplasia.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • A:
    • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon, cTxN1M0, stage IIIa
  • P:
    • Arrange TNT, 2024/12/04 R/T simulation, FL with CCRT then FOLFOX 8 cycles Q2W
    • Check HbA1c
• 2024-11-29 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • P
    • Arrange TNT, 2024/12/04 R/T simulation
    • Arrange port-A insertion
    • Check hepatitis profile
• 2024-11-29 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Diagnosis:
    • Adenocarcinoma of S-colon, cTxN1M0, stage IIIa at least.
  • Plan:
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/12/04.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the S-colon tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • RT will start around 2024/12/10.
• 2024-11-29 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • A/P
    • suggest TNT for upper rectum cancer first and then OP
• 2024-10-30 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • A/P
    • Lesion over T and S colon is noted in clinics, need locate + tatoo + biopsy
    • The risk of colonoscopy including perforation (0.06%) has been informed to patient and family

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-19 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 250mL 30min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 650mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-2, D5-7 (bolus 5FU CCRT)
  • [diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2, D5-7
• 2024-12-05 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 250mL 30min + fluorouracil 425mg/m2 650mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-2, D5-7 (bolus 5FU CCRT)
  • [diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2, D5-7

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2024-12-25

[Key Summary]

The patient is a 72-year-old male with stage IIIa adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (cTxN1M0), undergoing Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) with concurrent chemoradiation (CCRT) and FOLFOX. He was admitted with febrile neutropenia and hypokalemia. Abdominal imaging reveals significant gastrointestinal findings, including ileus and bowel wall edema. Laboratory data confirms neutropenia with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 172 (2024-12-25) and hypokalemia (K+ 2.8 mmol/L).

[Problem-Oriented Comments]

Problem 1: Neutropenia with Fever

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • WBC: 0.82 x10^3/uL, ANC: 172 (2024-12-25).
    • Fever (37.3°C on 2024-12-24).
    • Abdominal CT (2024-12-23): Wall edema of small and large bowel.
  • History: Previous WBC counts were within normal limits during routine chemotherapy.
    • CRP: 17.4 mg/dL (2024-12-24) suggests significant inflammation.
• Assessment:
  • Febrile neutropenia due to possible sepsis or gut translocation of bacteria secondary to ileus and bowel edema.
  • Likely gastrointestinal origin due to underlying bowel pathology, chemotherapy, and radiation effects.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Cefim (cefepime) 2000 mg IVD Q12H initiated on 2024-12-24 as per febrile neutropenia guidelines.
  • Administer Granocyte (lenograstim) 250 mcg SC daily to stimulate neutrophil production.
  • Monitor CBC and ANC daily.
  • Stool studies and blood cultures to identify infectious organisms.
  • Ensure proper isolation precautions.

Problem 2: Hypokalemia

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • K+: 2.8 mmol/L (2024-12-25), consistent with hypokalemia.
    • ECG: Prolonged QT on 2024-12-24.
    • Clinical presentation: Weakness and diarrhea exacerbate potassium loss.
  • History: Normal K+ (3.6 mmol/L) during earlier evaluations (2024-12-10).
• Assessment:
  • Multifactorial hypokalemia likely due to diarrhea, inadequate intake, and chemotherapy-related GI losses.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue KCl injection (15% 10 mL/amp) 500 mL IVD daily.
  • Oral potassium supplementation with Const-K 750 mg/10 mEq BID.
  • Monitor serum K+ and magnesium levels daily, correcting hypomagnesemia if present.

Problem 3: Bowel Symptoms (Diarrhea and Ileus)

• Objective:
  • Findings:
    • Imaging: Ileus and bowel edema on CT (2024-12-24).
    • Clinical: Watery diarrhea >3 episodes/day with abdominal pain (VAS 5 on 2024-12-25).
    • Negative stool OB and microscopy (2024-12-24).
  • History: Recurrent diarrhea during chemotherapy.
• Assessment:
  • Likely chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy-induced mucositis or bacterial dysbiosis.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain hydration with Saline 0.9% BID IVD.
  • Add Smecta (diosmectite) 1 packet TID AC for symptomatic relief.
  • Consider empirical probiotics or loperamide if diarrhea persists.
  • Repeat abdominal imaging if no improvement.

[Medication Review]

• Cefim (cefepime):
  • Appropriate for febrile neutropenia. No dose adjustment required for CrCl 44 mL/min (2024-12-24).
• Granocyte (lenograstim):
  • Indicated for neutropenia; no contraindications observed.
• Potassium Chloride (IV/PO):
  • Necessary for hypokalemia correction. Monitor ECG for QT normalization.
  • Appropriate for ongoing supplementation; ensures maintenance of serum potassium levels.
• Acetal (acetaminophen):
  • Safe for fever or mild pain; liver function (ALT: 36 U/L) is acceptable.
• Electrolyte Solutions and NS (IV):
  • Essential for hydration and electrolyte management.
• Ulstop (famotidine):
  • Prevents chemotherapy-induced gastritis. Continue as prescribed.
• Loperamide:
  • Use cautiously in ileus; currently withheld in favor of hydration and probiotics.
• Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone):
  • Limited to topical use; no systemic drug interactions noted.

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[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2024-12-23 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Focal wall thickening of small bowel (srs6, img98).
    • R/O left breast tumor with adjacent skin thickening.
    • Left adrenal tumor (2.1cm).
    • Liver tumors.
    • Some calcifications in uterus and pelvic cavity.
    • Colonic diverticula.
    • Tiny gall stones.
    • Right pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, axilla, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
• 2024-12-23 KUB
  • disc space narrowing and marginal spurs of vertebral bodies at multiple levels due to marked spondylosis, L-spine.
• 2024-12-23 CXR
  • large volume of Rt pleural effusion with fissural extension subsegmental atelectasis in Rt lung
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad / supine position
  • Lt subpulmonary effusion?
• 2024-12-23 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus:
      • Minimal mucosa break < 5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach:
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
      • A large (> 5cm) bulging area with intact overlying mucosa was seen at the upper body, AW-LC site
      • Deformed prepyloric antrum
    • Duodenum:
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
    • Others:
      • Nil
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric supepithelial lesion, suspect external compression
    • Prepyloric antrum deformity
  • CLO test:
    • Not done
  • Suggestion:
    • No bloody substance or active bleeder was found in this exam. Consider colonoscopy to rule out LGI bleeding.
    • Consider abdominal CT scan for the suspected external compression at the upper gastric body.
• 2024-12-09 CXR
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields, and pleura effusions are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is highly suspected.
• 2024-12-09 MRI - brain
  • Clinical Information:
    • Left breast cancer with liver, bone metastasis, ER(-), PR(-), HER2(+)
    • Heart failure with midly reduced ejection fraction, NYHA functional classs III, suspected cardiomyopathy related to trastuzumab treatment
    • Cardiomyopathy due to trastuzumab
  • With- and without-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI revealed:
    • mild decreased intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces; mild bilateral supratentorial subdural effusion.
    • foci with high SI change on DWI and low SI on ADC in the bilateral frontal lobes and right basal ganglion. No obvious enhancement was noted.
    • suspicious left distal ICA aneurysm. Please correlate with MRA.
  • IMP:
    • r/o recent ischemic infarction in the bilateral frontal lobes and right basal ganglion
    • suspicious left distal ICA aneurysm. Please correlate with MRA.
• 2024-12-08, -12-05 CXR
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • S/P Mastectomy, left.
• 2024-11-05 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images and oblique coronal reconstructed images of the Lt breast shows:
    • moderate bilateral pleural effusions.
    • lungs: dependent subsegmental atelectasis in both lower lobes aand lingula. suspect minimal interstitial lung edema in apical lung regions.
    • mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: extensive, thick, sheet like, tumor, in Lt breast, with nodular and reticular infiltrating surrounding region, and enlarged left axillary LNs and large region of thickening of overlying skin. the underlying pectoralis musclesis involved by tumor.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: multiple ill-defined hepatic tumors uop to 32mm are visible.
    • left adrenal mass with small areas of low attenuations 27mm.
    • a tiny gall bladder stone. several small calcified uterine myomas.
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • Lt breast cancer with chest wall involvement, axillary LNs and hepatic metastases. and pleural effusion.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-02 ~ 2024-11-08 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • Heart failure with midly reduced ejection fraction, NYHA functional classs III, suspected cardiomyopathy related to trastuzumab treatment
    • Cardiomyopathy due to trastuzumab
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperosmolarity without nonketotic hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC)
  • CC
    • For dyspnea with left chest wall pain for 4~5 days.    
  • Present illness history
    • A 83 year-old woman has type 2 diabetic mellitus, hypertension, delusional disorder, r/o dementia, major depression, and new diagnosed eft breast cancer with liver, bone metastasis, ER(-), PR(-), HER2(+), post trastuzumab C5 (2024/10/25) (trastuzumab alone due to very old age after SDM with patient and her daughter).
    • This time, she was sudden from dyspnea with left chest wall pain for 4~5 days. She visited our OPD for aid. She was referred to ER due to CXR showed right lower lung pneumonia with suspect pleura effusion. She denied she had fever, chills, cough with sputum, abdomen pain, diarrhea, skin lesion or joint lesion.
    • At ER, her vital sign showed BP 170/87 mmHg; HR 112/min; BT 36’C; RR 25/min; consciousness clear, SpO2 96%. The laboratory examination showed microcytic anemia (Hb 7.2 g/dl). LPRBC 2 units were transfusion at ER. The Hb from 7.2 to 8.7 g/dl.
    • The EKG showed sinus tachycardia with occasional premature and ventricular complexes. Cravit was administered for pneumonia. Under impression of right lower lung pneumonia with suspect pleura effusion, she was admitted for further management on 2024/11/02. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received Antibiotic with Brosym for infection, Butanyl plus Ipratran 1pill INHL PRNQ8H, if dyspnea or wheezing, and Oxygen support with nasal cannula.
    • Chest echo showed right pleurl effusion noted, and tapping 600ml straw-color fluid was aspirated for analysis.
    • Followed-up heart echo revealed: LVEF 45%; 1. Impaired LV systolic function with possibly global hypokinesis; 2. Dilated LA, LV and IVC, grade 2 LV diastolic dysfunction; 3. Mild MR, TR; 4. Preserved RV systolic function.
    • Due to heart failure noted, so gave Diuretics treatment, and consulted Cardiovascular suggested: carvedilol dosage for better cardiac protection and lowerr heart rate (such as 25mg 0.5# BID and posisble 1# BID if BP is tolerable).
    • After treatment, the symptom improved. She can be discharged on 2024/11/08, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Atotin (atorvastatin 20mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Dibose FC (acarbose 100mg) 1# BID 7D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-10-25 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 1min
• 2024-10-04 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 1min
• 2024-09-13 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 1min
• 2024-08-16 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 1min
• 2024-06-14 - Herceptin (trastuzumab) 600mg SC 1min

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{Prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP on 2015-06-30, s/p adjuvant radiotherapy on 2015-09-25 and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV}

[exam findings]

• 2024-12-04 Sonography - thyroid
  • Status post total thyroidectomy without residual tissue
• 2024-10-22 CXR
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
• 2024-10-16 MRI - C-spine
  • Indication: Prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP on 2015/06/30, s/p adjuvant radiotherapy on 2015/09/25 and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV
  • MRI of cervical spine without Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • multiple intraosseous bone lesions with abnormal signal intensity and pathological enhanement involving multiple levels of cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and sacrum, including vertebral bodies and posterior elements. Multiple bone metastases is compatible.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple spinal metastases, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and sacrum.
• 2024-10-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • In comparison with the study on 2024/07/05, most of the previous metastatic bone lesions are more evident and some new bone lesions are noted, suggesting multiple bone metastases in progression.
  • A new faint hot spot in the posterior aspect of right rib cage. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
• 2024-10-14 CXR
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
• 2024-10-09 CT - abdomen
  • History: Prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP, s/p adjuvant R/T and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/07/03.
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (1.3 cm and 1 cm) in left para-aortic space are noted again, stable in size.
    • Prior CT identified bony metastases at T-and L-spine are noted again, stationary.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2.5 x 1.5 cm in size at S2.
    • A gallstone 1.2 cm is noted.
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
      • Prior CT identified mild pleura effusion in left CP angle is noted again, mild increasing in the volume.
    • S/P prostatectomy.
    • There is mild ascites in the lower pelvis.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (1.3 cm and 1 cm) in left para-aortic space are noted again, stable in size.
• 2024-07-16 Knee Bilat standing
  • Osteoarthritis change of both knees with joint space narrowing and marginal spur formation.
• 2024-07-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases. In comparison with the previous study on 2024/01/12, the lesions in the lower T-spines and adjacent left costovertebral junctions are slightly more evident. However, other previous metastatic bone lesions are either stationary or a little less evident.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • No prominent change is noted in the faint hot spots in both rib cages.
• 2024-07-06 MRI - L-spine
  • Retrolisthesis of L2 on L3, grade I.
  • Multiple ill-defined mass lesions over lumbar and sacral spine, compatible with metastases.
  • Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade I.
• 2024-07-03 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/21.
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (1.5 cm and 1.3 cm) in left para-aortic space are noted again, mild decreasing in size to 1.3 cm and 1 cm.
    • Prior CT identified bony metastases from L1 to L4 vertebral body. are noted again, stationary.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2.5 x 1.5 cm in size at S2.
    • A gallstone 1.2 cm is noted.
    • There is mild pleura effusion in left CP angle.
    • S/P prostatectomy.
• 2024-03-21 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Prostate Ca
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P prostate operation.
    • Left liver cyst (2.6cm).
    • Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) at retroperitoneum.
    • Some bony metastases at spine.
    • Gallbladder stones (2-3mm).
    • Minimal ascites. Left pleural effusion.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P prostate operation. Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) at retroperitoneum. Some bony metastases at spine.
• 2024-01-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/08/15, the lesions in the left frontal region of the skull, some T- and L-spines, some bilateral ribs, left iliac bone and right humeral head are slightly more evident. Multiple bone metastases in slight progression may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
• 2023-12-20 CT - abodomen
  • History:
    • Prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP, s/p adjuvant R/T and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV
    • 20230825 PSA:38.479 ng/mL (＜ 4).
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/08/25.
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 2 x 1 cm) in para-aortic space are noted again, mild increasing in size to 2 x 1.4 cm that is c/w stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified bony metastases from L1 to L4 vertebral body. are noted again, stationary.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2.5 x 1.5 cm in size at S2.
    • A gallstone 1.2 cm is noted.
    • S/P prostatectomy.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 2 x 1 cm) in para-aortic space are noted again, marked increasing in size to 2 x 1.4 cm that is c/w stable disease.
• 2023-10-03 Bone densitometry - spine, hip
  • L-spines BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.842 gms/cm2, about 1.9 SD below the peak bone mass (80%) and 0.5 SD below the mean of age-matched people (90%).
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.720 gms/cm2, about 1.2 SD below the peak bone mass (85%) and 0.1 SD above the mean of age-matched people (101%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2023-09-15 MRA - brain
  • Post-operation change at left frontal lobe, without evidence of residual or recurrent tumor.
• 2023-08-25 CT - abdomen
  • History: Prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP, s/p adjuvant R/T and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV
    • 20230825 PSA:38.479 ng/mL (<4).
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 1 cm) in para-aortic space are noted again, marked increasing in size to 2 cm that is c/w progressive disease.
    • There is an ill-defined osteoblastic lesion with central osteolytic change at right lateral aspect of L3 vertebral body that is c/w bony metastasis. In addition, there are few small osteoblastic nodules in L1, L2, and L4 vertebral body that are also c/w bony metastases.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2.5 x 1.5 cm in size at S2.
    • A gallstone 1.2 cm is noted.
    • S/P prostatectomy.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 1 cm) in para-aortic space are noted again, marked increasing in size to 2 cm that is c/w progressive disease.
• 2023-08-22 MRI - L-spine
  • Findings: Multiple ill-defined bony lesions with T1- and T2-hypointensity and faint enhancement involving L1-4 vertebral bodies and S1 vertebral body, most severe at L3 vertebral body. Compatible with metastases.
• 2023-08-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/05/10, the hot spot at the left 9th costovertebral junction is less evident.
  • The lesion in the middle T-spine is slightly more evident. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change in a little more severe status? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for furhter investigation.
    
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, suggesting in stable condition.
• 2023-06-08 MRI - L-spine
  • Bony metastases involving L1-4 and S1 vertebral bodies.
  • Mild lumbar spondylosis.
• 2023-06-01 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Prostate Ca with L-spine mets
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P prostate operation.
    • Left liver cyst (2.5cm).
    • Some LNs (up to 1.0cm) at retroperitoneum.
    • Some bony metastases at spine.
    • Gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P prostate operation. Some LNs (up to 1.0cm) at retroperitoneum. Some bony metastases at spine.
    • Gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
• 2023-05-10 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/03/03, the hot spot at the left 9th costovertebral junction is new, and the nature is to be determined (new bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for investigation.
• 2023-03-03 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/11/28, the lesion in the left sternoclavicular junction is a little less evident, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2023-03-02 CT - abdomen
  • S/P prostate operation. Some LNs (up to 0.9cm) at retroperitoneum. R/O bony metastases at spine.
  • Gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
• 2022-12-17 MRI - L-spine
  • Known a case of prostate cancer. Multiple enhancing nodular lesions within visible thoracic-lumbar vertebral bodies. Compatible with metastatic lesions.
  • Retrolisthesis of L2 on L3, grade I.
  • Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade I.
• 2022-11-30 SONO - chest
  • Pleural effusion, minimal, bilateral
  • Atelectasis, LLL and RLL
• 2022-11-28 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/06/30, there is a new lesion of increased activity at the left sternoclavicular junction; probably benign in nature.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions.
• 2022-11-28 Peripheral Vascular Test - vein, lower limbs
  • Report:
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 23.8 mmHg ; 27.3 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 98 % ; 92 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 95 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 23.1 mmHg ; 27.2 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 95 % ; 87 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 91 %
    • Thrombus : None
      • Varicose vein at L’t LSV
  • Conclusion:
    • Significant venous reflux at left saphenofemoral junction with varicose change of left LSV from upper to lower leg level.
    • Slow venous return flow at left poplital vein; a large perforator vein draining from left distal PTV to LSV was detected.
    • No evidence of venous thrombosis at bilateral lower limbs venous systems.
    • Tissue edema at bilateral lower legs.
    • The ratios of MVO and SVC of bilateral legs were within normal limits.
• 2022-11-26 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P prostate operation.
    • Left liver cyst (2.1cm).
    • Bil. pleural effusions.
    • Some LNs (up to 0.8cm, mild regression) at retroperitoneum.
    • Suspected bony metastases at spine.
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals and kidneys.
    • Gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
    • Patency of portal vein.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • No obvious extraluminal free air.
    • No abnormal density of heart.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P prostate operation. Bil. pleural effusions.
    • Some LNs (up to 0.8cm, mild regression) at retroperitoneum.
    • Suspected bony metastases at spine.
    • Gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
• 2022-07-19 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • clear middle meatus, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, smooth NPX
• 2022-06-30 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20220311, the previous bone lesions in the upper and middle T-spines, L3 spine and left iliac bone are all a little less evident.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions.
• 2022-06-29 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 1.6cm) in para-aortic space and left external iliac chain are noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w partial response.
    • There is an ill-defined osteoblastic lesion with central osteolytic change at right lateral aspect of L3 vertebral body that is c/w bony metastasis.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2.5 x 1.5 cm in size at S2.
    • A gallstone 1.2 cm is noted.
    • S/P prostatectomy.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 1.6cm) in para-aortic space and left external iliac chain are noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response.
    • There is an ill-defined osteoblastic lesion with central osteolytic change at right lateral aspect of L3 vertebral body that is c/w bony metastasis.
• 2022-04-19 Water’s view
  • Opacification of right maxillary sinus.
• 2022-03-11 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20210723, the lesions in the upper and middle T-spines are less evident. However, the lesion in the left iliac bone is a little more evident.
  • The lesions in the right humeral head and L3 spine are new. Bone metastases should be watched out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2022-03-10 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • S/P prostate operation.
  • Some LNs (up to 1.6cm, mild regression) at retroperitoneum.
  • Suspected bony metastases at spine.
  • Gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
• 2021-11-16 CT
  • S/P prostatectomy.
  • Progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastasis.
  • GB stones.
  • Fatty content liver tumor, 2.6cm in S2 liver.
• 2021-07-23 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20200715, the lesions in the upper and middle T-spines and left iliac bone are new. Bone metastases should be watched out.
  • No prominent change is noted in the previous two faint hot spots in the left frontal region of the skull and posterior aspect of the left 11th rib, possibly more benign in nature.
  • Increased activity in the left aspect of maxilla. The nature is to be determined (dental problem? other nature?).
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower L-spines. Degenerative change is more likely.
  • Suspected benign jount lesions in the right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, hips, knees and boh feet.
• 2021-07-22 MRI
  • S/P prostatectomy.
  • Regression of paraaortic lymph nodes in paraaortic lymph node.
  • Liver cyst.
  • Gallbladder stones.
• 2021-07-13 CT
  • metastatic Lt supraclavicular fossa and left retroperitoneal paraaortic lymphadenopathy.
• 2021-03-24 MRI
  • S/P prostatectomy.
  • Suspected metastatic lymph nodes in paraaortic regions. Regression as compare with MRI study on 2020-11-12.
  • Liver cyst.
  • Gallbladder stones.
• 2021-07-15 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • Two faint hot spots in the left frontal region of the skull and post. aspect of the left 11th rib, probably post-traumatic change, suggesting follow-up.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, and hips.
• 2019-05-19 MRA - Brain
  • A frontal base meningioma. Left exophthalmus.
• 2019-01-15 MRI
  • S/P prostatectomy.
  • Suspected metastatic lymph nodes in left common iliac and paraaortic regions.
  • Liver cyst.
• 2019-01-08 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20180207, the previous lesions in the maxilla, left 11th rib and the left femoral neck are stationary, indicating more benign in nature.
  • Other bone lesions are also stationary. Probably degenerative change in the upper T-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions and bilateral sacroiliac joints, bilateral shoulders, and bilateral hips.
• 2018-02-07 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20161103, the lesions in the left 11th rib and the left femoral neck had become very faint, indicating benignity in nature.
  • Probably degenerative change in the upper T-spine, sternoclavicular junctions and sacroiliac joints.
  • Increased radiotracer uptake in the maxilla, local inflammatory change such as sinusitis may show such a picture.
• 2016-04 MRI
  • Prostate cancer with extracapsular extension and seminal vesicle invasion, mainly in left aspect.
  • Metastatic left obturator lymph node. Stage T3N1Mx.
• 2015-06-30 Patho (HuaLien TzuChi)
  • Prostate gland, radical prostatectomy, adenocarcinoma (Glason score: 5+4=9) (pT3bN1).
  • Urethra, prostatic, radical prostatectomy, squamous metaplasia.
  • Seminal vesicle, right, radical prostatectomy, adenocarcinoma, invasion.
  • Seminal vesicle, left, radical prostatectomy, adenocarcinoma, invasion.
  • Lymph node, right, lymphadenectomy, no lymph node retrived.
  • Lymph node, left, lymphadenectomy, adenocarcinoma, metastatic (1/2).
  • Prostate gland, apex, resection, adenocarcinoma. Urinary bladder, neck, resection, negative for malignancy.
  • Extraprostatic Extension: Present.
  • Seminal Vesicle Invasion (invasion of muscular wall required): Present.
  • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: Present.
  • Perineural Invasion: Present.

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-05 ~ 2024-10-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP on 2015/06/30, s/p adjuvant radiotherapy on 2015/09/25 and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV s/p chemotherapy with Taxotere from 2021/11/17, partal response
    • Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with gastrointestinal manifestations, status post Tamiflu
    • Pneumonia over both lower lungs
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Postprocedural hypothyroidism
    • Insomnia
    • Anemia
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • Chest pain, dyspnea when active and both hand pain progression were also noted for 2 days    
  • Present illness history
    • This 68 years old man patient is a case of with castration-resistant prostate cancer s/p RaRP on 2015/06/30, intial pT3bN1cM0 s/p LHRH + Androcur and Casodex and further abiraterone with failure. This time, he was admitted due to back pain for three months. Due to prostate cancer, he was regular follow-up at urology OPD. Bone pain was noted recently. Follow-up PSA showed elevation (8.744 → 28.391).
    • Bone scan on 2021/07/23 showed new metastasis over upper, middle T-spine and left iliac bone.
    • Abdominal CT on 2021/11/16 showed 1. S/P prostatectomy. 2. Progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastasis. 3. GB stones. 4. Fatty content liver tumor, 2.6cm in S2 liver.
    • Port-A catheter insertion on 2021/11/16. Palliative chemotherapy with Q3W Taxotere (75mg/m2) was given from 2021/11/17(C1) to 2023/03/18(C21).
    • Hormone therapy with Zoladex Depot 3.6mg SC since 2022/02/15, then Q4W until now.
    • Abdominal CT on 2022/03/10 showed s/p prostate operation, some lymph nodes (up to 1.6cm, mild regression) at retroperitoneum, R/O bony metastases at spine and gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
    • Whole body bone scan on 2022/03/11 showed L3-spine bone metastasis.
    • Follow-up, Abdominal CT on 2022/06/29 showed 1. Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 1.6cm) in para-aortic space and left external iliac chain are noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response. 2. There is an ill-defined osteoblastic lesion with central osteolytic change at right lateral aspect of L3 vertebral body that is c/w bony metastasis.
    • Whole body bone scan on 2022/06/30 showed 1. In comparison with the previous study on 2022/03/11, the previous bone lesions in the upper and middle T-spines, L3 spine and left iliac bone are all a little less evident. 2. No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions.
    • Xgeva 120mg SC therapy was given since 2022/08/03, then Q4W until now.
    • Followed up Abdominal CT on 2022/11/26 showed S/P prostate operation. Bil. pleural effusions, some lymph nodes (up to 0.8cm, mild regression) at retroperitoneum, R/O bony metastases at spine and gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
    • Bone scan on 2022/11/28 showed left sternoclavicular junction; probably benign in nature.
    • Phleborheography, lower limbs on 2022/11/29 showed 1. Significant venous reflux at left saphenofemoral junction with varicose change of left LSV from upper to lower leg level. 2. Slow venous return flow at left poplital vein; a large perforator vein draining from left distal PTV to LSV was detected. 3. No evidence of  venous thrombosis at bilateral lower limbs venous systems. 4. Tissue edema at bilateral lower legs. 5. The ratios of MVO and SVC of bilateral legs were within normal limits. Owing to Cellulitis of left ankle, he postpone the chemotherapy.
    • Lower back pain developed in 2022/11. L-spine MRI on 2022/12/17 showed 1. Known a case of prostate cancer. Multiple enhancing nodular lesions within visible thoracic-lumbar vertebral bodies. Compatible with metastatic lesions. 2. Retrolisthesis of L2 on L3, grade I. 3. Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade I.
    • Abdominal CT on 2023/03/02 showed S/P prostate operation. Some LNs (up to 0.9cm) at retroperitoneum, R/O bony metastases at spine and gallbladder stone (0.9cm).
    • Whole body bone scan on 2023/03/03 showed 1. In comparison with the previous study on 2022/11/28, the lesion in the left sternoclavicular junction is a little less evident, possibly more benign in nature. 2. No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, suggesting stable condition.
    • Casodex 50mg (bicalutamide) was given since 2023/03/28 until 2023/10/17 (prior use from 2021-02-06 to 2022-01-07).
    • Follow up L-spine MRI showed Multiple ill-defined bony lesions with T1- and T2-hypointensity and faint enhancement involving L1-4 vertebral bodies and S1 vertebral body, most severe at L3 vertebral body. Compatible with metastases.
    • Abdominal CT on 2023/08/25 showed 1. Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 1 cm) in para-aortic space are noted again, marked increasing in size to 2 cm that is c/w progressive disease. Due to disease progression.
    • PSA on 2023/09/16 showed elevation(48.013). PSA on 2023/10/11 showed elevation( 82.678). PSA on 2023/10/31 showed elevation (73.173).
    • The palliative chemotherapy with Q3W Taxotere (75mg/m2) on 2023/09/29(C1), 2023/10/31(C2), 2023/11/24(C3), 2023/12/20(C4), 2024/01/12(C5), 2024/02/03(C6), 2024/02/24(C7), 2024/03/21(C8), 2024/04/11(C9), 2024/05/07(C10), 2024/06/06(C11), 2024/07/03(C12), 2024/07/27(C13), 2024/08/20(C14), 2024/09/13(C15).     - Follow up Abdominal CT on 2024/03/21 showed S/P prostate operation. Some LNs (up to 1.5cm) at retroperitoneum. Some bony metastases at spine.
    • Abdominal CT re-staging was performed on 2024/07/03 showed Prior CT identified some LNs (1.5 cm and 1.3 cm) in left para-aortic space are noted again, mild decreasing in size to 1.3 cm and 1 cm. But, due to tumor markers are on the rise, arrange L-spine MRI and bone scan for survey.
    • L-spine MRI on 2024/07/04 showed 1. Retrolisthesis of L2 on L3, grade I. 2. Multiple ill-defined mass lesions over lumbar and sacral spine, compatible with metastases. 3. Spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, grade I.
    • Bone scan on 2024/07/05 showed multiple bone metastases. In comparison with the previous study on 2024/01/12, the lesions in the lower T-spines and adjacent left costovertebral junctions are slightly more evident. However, other previous metastatic bone lesions are either stationary or a little less evident.
    • This time, he complained of both hand numbness & pain for 3 months ago (L > R). Owing to chest pain, dyspnea when active and both hand pain progression were also noted for 2 days and he came to our ER on 2024/10/05. At arrival to ER, the CXR showed left lower lung infiltrates R/O pneumonia. The laboratory revealed D-dimer = 5850.00 ng/mL (FEU), serum Glucose = 109 mg/dL, Neutrophil = 88.5 %, HGB = 10.5 g/dL. He was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, both hand numbness and pain for 3 months ago was noted.
    • Morphine 15mg/tab 1# PO Q8H, Morphine 15mg/tab 5mg IVD PRNQ6H for pain control.
    • GI discomfort with Nexium 40mg/tab 1# PO QDAC by self-payment.
    • Hyperlipidemia with Zulitor FC 4mg/tab 1# PO QOD.
    • Rivotril 0.5mg/tab 1# PO HS for numbness relief.
    • Pneumonia over both lower lungs with Sintrix 1gm/vial 2000mg IVD QD for infection control from 2024/10/05 to 2024/10/21.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent with Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC.
    • Postprocedural hypothyroidism with Eltroxin 50mcg/tab 2# PO QDAC.
    • Insomnia with Anxiedin 0.5mg/tab 1# PO PRNHS.
    • Abdominal CT re-staging was performed on 2024/10/09 showed Prior CT identified some LNs (1.3 cm and 1 cm) in left para-aortic space are noted again, stable in size.
    • Luteinising Hormone Releasing Hormone with Zoladex Depot 3.6 mg/syringe 3.6mg SC Q4W on 2024/10/14.
    • Chest echo for left pleural effusion on 2024/10/14 showed Left trivial pleural effusion
    • Uretropic 40mg/tab 0.5# PO QD for pleural effusion relief.
    • Arrange Bone scan for survey on 2024/10/15 showed 1. In comparison with the study on 2024/07/05, most of the previous metastatic bone lesions are more evident and some new bone lesions are noted, suggesting multiple bone metastases in progression; 2. A new faint hot spot in the posterior aspect of right rib cage. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?); 3. Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
    • Arrange C-spine MRI (include T and L spine) for bone mets survey on 2024/10/15 showed Multiple spinal metastases, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and sacrum.
    • Oral consultation NS for bone metastases of surgery evaluation, reply: surgery only for local relief and location is high risk, suggest radiotherapy first.
    • Consult ORT for multiple bone metastases in progression of radiotherapy, suggest palliative RT to C-T spines for 3000cGy/10 fx for symptom control. CT simulation on 2024/10/16(+). R/T arranged start from 2024/10/17 (infact since 2024/10/23 due to Influ A), add Dexamethasone for symptom relief from 2024/10/17.
    • Anemia was noted and corrected with blood transfusion. However, severe tired and nausea without vomiting were note, infection survey was done showed Influenza A: Positive,
    • Tamiflu 75mg/cap 1cap PO BID was given for 5 days (from 2024/10/22 to 2024/10/26).
    • After treatment, get improving. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/10/23 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg 10mEq) 1# QD 5D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 2# QD 8D
    • Dicetel (pinaverium bromide 100mg) 1# BID 8D
    • morphine 15mg 1# Q8H 8D
    • morphine 15mg 1# PRNQ12H 5D if VAS > 3
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 8D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Tamiflu (oseltamivir 75mg) 1# BID 3D (2024/10/22 ~ 2024/10/26)
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 8D
• 2024-12-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Zoladex Q1M, next on 2024-12-19
    • Denosumab Q1M, next on 2024-12-19
    • Uric acid, Thyroid function Q3M, next in 2024-12
    • Admission ofr Darolutamide and docetaxel on 2024-12-17
• 2024-08-28 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S
    • Itchy skin lesions over back and chest
  • O
    • Erythematous papules and plaques with excoriation over back and chest -> Allergic contact dermatitis to tape
  • P
    • Topical topsym
    • Oral orolisin
  • Prescription
    • Orolisin (chlorpheniramine maleate 5mg, orotic acid 30mg, glycyrrhizic acid 50mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) 1# BID EXT
• 2024-08-19 SOAP Orthopedics Huang MengRen
  • S: Both knees pain off & on for yrs
  • Prescription
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-06-18 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Guo XiWen
  • Prescription x3
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 1# QOD 28D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 2# QDAC 28D
• 2023-09-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Casodex (bicalutamide 50mg) 1# QD
    • Zoladex (goserelin 3.6mg) Q4W SC
    • Xgeva (denosumab 120mg) Q4W SC
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
• 2023-08-29 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P: On 2023-08-29, after discussion with patient, the progression over left para-aortic LAP, he want keep ADT and AR blocker, not R/T, not C/T.

[consultation]

• 2024-10-16 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For multiple bone metastases in progression, we need your consultation for evaluation of radiotherapy. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • Subjective:
      • History: This 68-year-old man patient is a case of prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP on 2015/06/30, s/p adjuvant radiotherapy on 2015/09/25 and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV s/p chemotherapy with Taxotere from 2021/11/17, last Docetaxel on 2024/09/12. This time, he complained of both hand humbness & pain for 3 months ago (L>R). Owing to chest pain, dyspnea when active and both hand pain progression were also noted for 2 days and he came to our ER on 2024/10/05. Bone scan on 2024/10/15 showed most of the previous metastatic bone lesions are more evident and some new bone lesions are noted.
        • Previous RT: last RT to left SCF for 4800cGy/20 fx on 2021/08/24.
        • Other disease: denied.
          
        • Family history: denied.
      • Habit: Alcohol: denied; Smoking: denied; betel nut: denied.
      • Married. Caregiver: his wife, son and daughter. Job: retired from power factory. Mild or no economic stress at least.
      • Language: Mandarin. Taiwanese.
      • Religion: Buddhism.
    • Objective:
      • General Condition-ECOG: 1.
      • PE, 2024/10/16: No palpable SCF LAPs. Weakness of left upper limb.
      • Pathology: Nil.
      • Images:
        • Abdomen CT, 2024/10/09: Prior CT identified some LNs (1.3 cm and 1 cm) in left para-aortic space are noted again, stable in size. Prior CT identified bony metastases at T-and L-spine are noted again, stationary.
        • Bone scan, 2024/10/15: some faint hot spots in both rib cages and increased activity in the maxilla, lower C-/upper T-spine, some T- and L-spines, a left costovertebral junctions, sacrum, left iliac bone and right humeral head in whole body survey. IMP: In comparison with the study on 2024/07/05, most of the previous metastatic bone lesions are more evident and some new bone lesions are noted, suggesting multiple bone metastases in progression. A new faint hot spot in the posterior aspect of right rib cage. The nature is to be determined.
        • C-spine MRI, 2024/10/16: bony metastasis over C6-7, T2-3, more severe at C7 with nerve root compression & T3 with pathological fracture of vertebral body.
        • PSA: 69.142 (2024/08/28), 120.885 (9/24).
    • Diagnosis:
      • Recurrent prostate cancer, with progressive bone metastasis over C-T spines, more severe at C7 with nerve root compression & T3 with pathological fracture of vertebral body; ECOG 1.
    • Plan:
      • I suggest palliative RT to C-T spines for 3000cGy/10 fx for symptom control.
      • CT simulation on 2024/10/16 16:00. Possible side effects (dermatitis, esophagitis) are told. To prevent heavy weight bearing and falling accidence is told to them. Treatment will be started 2-3 days later.
• 2022-12-01 Dermatology
  • Q
    • This 66-year-old man patient is a case of Prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0, s/p RARP on 2015/06/30, s/p adjuvant radiotherapy on 2015/09/25 and hormone therapy with refractory, progression of metastatic paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases, T0N0M1a, stage IV s/p chemotherapy with Taxotere from 2021/11/17, partal response.
    • He was admitted cellulitis for left lower swelling with redness with antibiotic therapy. This time, for bilateral toe nails onychomycosis. Now, for evaluate bilateral toe nails onychomycosis therapy. Thank you.
  • A
    • The patient had sufferred from prostate cancer s/p chemotherapy. Dry skin patern was noted over lower legs and thickening nail with deformity
      
    • Under the impression of tinea unguium et pedis, xerotic dermatitis on the lower leg.
    • The following suggestion:
      • Exelderm lotion (sulconazole nitrate) 2 tube topical QN use over nail fold and footbase.
        
      • Sinphraderm cream (urea 100mg/gm) 1 tube topical QN use on the dry skin of lower legs.
• 2021-12-30 Mental Health
  • A
    • This is a 65 y/o male patient with prostate cancer, admission for palliative chemotherapy today. He has no psychiatric history.
    • Upon visit, the patient is sitting on his bed, with wife at bedside.
    • The patient is in euthymic, smiley and inviting. Greeting and appropriate speech. He deny depressed mood, deny suicide thought, able to percieve fair night sleep under current medication, fair appetite.
    • No extra medication is needed.
• 2021-11-15 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 65 y/o male with underlying hypertension, hypothyroidism and dyslipidemia. He was previous diagnosed prostate cancer, pT3bN1cM0 s/p radical prostatectomy + radiotherapy + hormone therapy with refractory, s/p Zytiga 360# since 2020-02 with poor response, s/p Zoladex and Androcur since 20210109, Pamorelin (Q3M) + Casodex on 20210206. However, follow-up lung CT still showed metastatic lymph nodes in Lt supraclavicular fossa. Bony metastasis of upper, middle T spine and left iliac bone was also noted in bone scan on 20210723. Serial PSA level since 2021 April showed 8.74 -> 12.47 -> 14.19 -> 17.40 -> 28.39. He only complained about back pain in recent few months. There was no decreased appetite or body weight loss. Due to progressed disease, he was admitted for port-A insertion and further systemic chemotherapy.
    • We need your expertise for further systemic chemotherapy regimen suggest after port-A insertion.
  • A
    • A case of castration-resistant prostate cancer is noted.
    • Based on the failure to LHRH + Andreocur and Casodex and further abiraterone, palliative chemotherapy with docetaxel is indicated.

[surgical operation]

• 2015-06-30 at HuaLien TzuChi - radical prostatectomy
  • prostate adhesion to bladder wall, suspicious invasion to bladder neck.
  • tumor invasion in seminal vesicle was also suspected. bilateral neurovascular bundles (NVB) did not preserved.

[radiotherapy]

• 2021-07-28 ~ 2021-08-23: 4560cGy/19 fractions (6 MV photon) to left SCF LAPs.
• 2020-12-10 ~ 2021-01-14: 5000cGy/25 fractions (15 MV photon) to paraaortic LAPs.
• 2015-08-05 ~ 2015-09-25: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, 5040cGy/28 fractions of the tumor bed and peripheral, and 6480cGy/36 fractions of the reduced tumor bed area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-13 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-20 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-27 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-03 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-06 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-08 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-11 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-21 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-24 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-03 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-12 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-20 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-24 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-30 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-28 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-17 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-06 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-04 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-16 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-01 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-11 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-20 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-30 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-10 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-07-22 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-06-30 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-06-09 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-05-19 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-04-26 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-04-06 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-03-11 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-02-15 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-01-25 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1
• 2021-12-30 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1
• 2021-12-10 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2021-11-17 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL

certain medication

• Xgeva (denosumab) CXGEV01
  • 2023-01-04 120mg ST SC OPD
  • 2022-11-24 120mg ST SC IPD
  • 2022-10-25 120mg Q1M SC OPD
  • 2022-08-31 120mg Q1M SC OPD
  • 2022-08-30 120mg Q1M SC IPD
  • 2022-08-03 120mg Q1M SC OPD
• Zoladex (goserelin) CZOLA01
  • 2024-08-21 3.6mg Q4W SC IPD
  • 2024-07-02 3.6mg Q4W SC IPD
  • 2024-05-23 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2024-05-16 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2024-04-22 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2024-03-20 3.6mg Q4W SC IPD
  • 2024-02-02 3.6mg Q4W SC IPD
  • 2023-12-19 3.6mg Q4W SC IPD
  • 2023-10-31 3.6mg Q4W SC IPD
  • 2023-09-26 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2023-08-29 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2023-08-01 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2023-07-07 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2023-06-06 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2023-05-09 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2023-04-11 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2022-10-25 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2022-08-31 3.6mg Q4W SC IPD
  • 2022-08-03 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2022-06-28 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2022-05-31 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2022-04-26 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2022-03-23 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2022-02-08 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
  • 2021-01-09 3.6mg Q4W SC OPD
• Andreocur (cyproterone) KANDR
  • 2018-02-03 ~ 2022-04-03 50mg TID OPD
  • 2017-02-11 ~ 2018-01-20 50mg QD OPD
• bicalutamide KBICA01
  • 2018-05-12 ~ 2020-01-11 50mg QD OPD
• Casodex (bicalutamide) KCASO01
  • 2021-02-06 ~ 2022-01-07 50mg QD OPD
• Pamorelin (triptorelin) CPAMO02
  • 2021-10-15 11.25mg Q3M IM OPD
  • 2021-07-28 11.25mg Q3M IM OPD
  • 2021-05-08 11.25mg Q3M IM OPD
  • 2021-02-06 11.25mg Q3M IM OPD
• Zytiga (abiraterone) KZYTI01 poor response
  • 2020-02-08 1000mg QDAC PO OPD
• Leuplin Depot (leuprorelin)
  • 2018-12 ~ 2020-08 Q3M
• G-CSF, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (not completed)
  • 2022-09-01 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD 2022-08-30
  • 2022-08-17 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD 2022-08-10
  • 2022-07-22 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD
  • 2022-07-12 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days OPD
  • 2022-06-15 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD 2022-06-08
  • 2022-05-25 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD 2022-05-19
  • 2022-05-04 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days OPD
  • 2022-04-06 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD
  • 2022-03-16 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD 2022-03-09
  • 2022-02-23 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days OPD
  • 2022-01-04 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD 2021-12-30
  • 2021-12-15 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days IPD 2021-12-09
  • 2021-11-24 Granocyte (lenograstim 250mg) QD SC 3 days OPD

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2024-09-13

[stable PSA levels under docetaxel and goserelin regimen, prophylactic G-CSF proves effective in preventing neutropenia, considering denosumab reintroduction for spine metastasis findings]

Under the current docetaxel and goserelin regimen, the patient’s PSA levels have remained stable at around 70 ng/mL, consistent with the past few months, indicating the disease is still under control.

• 2024-08-28 PSA 69.142 ng/mL
• 2024-08-06 PSA 71.722 ng/mL

Since 2021-11, Granocyte (lenograstim) has been administered for three consecutive days, starting approximately one week after almost each docetaxel treatment. Recent data shows very few instances of neutropenia, suggesting the prophylactic use of G-CSF has been effective.

Apart from anemia, lab results are generally normal, and no medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-09-12 HGB 9.9 g/dL

Xgeva (denosumab) was used between 2022-08 and 2023-10, but a follow-up MRI on 2024-07-06 showed retrolisthesis of L2 on L3 (grade I), multiple ill-defined mass lesions over the lumbar and sacral spine consistent with metastases, and spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5 (grade I). Given these findings, it is recommended to evaluate whether to resume Xgeva based on the patient’s overall clinical condition.

2024-08-20

[stable PSA and disease control with ongoing disease control with docetaxel and goserelin]

PSA levels have remained stable at around 70 ng/mL over the past three months. A July CT scan, compared with the previous quarter, indicates that the disease has remained stable, suggesting that the current docetaxel and goserelin regimen is still effective.

• 2024-08-06 PSA 71.722 ng/mL
• 2024-07-16 PSA 68.676 ng/mL
• 2024-06-18 PSA 72.389 ng/mL
• 2024-05-23 PSA 74.124 ng/mL
• 2024-05-16 PSA 69.888 ng/mL

Other lab results from 2024-08-19 were generally normal, and no medication discrepancies were identified.

2024-04-11

[stable PSA levels post-docetaxel therapy; managing HBV reactivation and neutropenia effectively]

Since initiating docetaxel treatment on 2023-09-28 after a six-month interval, there appears to be no trend of PSA doubling as of late December 2023, suggesting a stable response to the therapy.

Lab tests on 2024-04-10 were largely normal. The patient continues to take Baraclude (entecavir) and Granocyte (lenograstim) is used as a preventive measure against HBV reactivation and neutropenia, similar to previous protocols, with no discrepancies in medication identified.

• 2024-04-01 PSA 102.865 ng/mL
• 2024-03-20 PSA 93.927 ng/mL
• 2024-03-06 PSA 104.221 ng/mL
• 2024-02-15 PSA 115.264 ng/mL
• 2024-02-03 PSA 115.663 ng/mL
• 2024-01-25 PSA 100.009 ng/mL
• 2024-01-12 PSA 92.218 ng/mL
• 2023-12-21 PSA (NM) 100.285 ng/mL
• 2023-12-11 PSA (NM) 77.905 ng/mL
• 2023-10-31 PSA 73.173 ng/mL
• 2023-10-11 PSA 82.678 ng/mL
• 2023-09-16 PSA 48.013 ng/mL
• 2023-08-25 PSA 38.479 ng/mL
• 2023-08-01 PSA 21.710 ng/mL
• 2023-06-26 PSA 6.551 ng/mL
• 2023-06-01 PSA 3.338 ng/mL
• 2023-05-09 PSA 2.184 ng/mL

2023-01-05

• 2023-01-04 lab data were generally normal, except for a slight decrease in WBC and HGB levels. The vital signs of the patient are stable during this hospitalization.

• All underlying conditions, including HBV, hypothyroidism, and insomnia, are managed with appropriate medication.

2022-08-31

• The PSA reading has been trending downward during the last half year (2022-08-14 10 <- 2022-02-15 43). Currently, it appears that the disease is under control and is in a relatively stable state.
• In recent months, G-CSF has been used triweekly on three consecutive days to protect the patient against neutropenic complications caused by a previously administered chemotherapy.

2022-06-09

• This patient with an advanced, refractory prostate cancer with paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases is being treated with docetaxel palliatively.
• CT (2022-03-10) confirmed that some LNs (up to 1.6cm) had mild regression at the retroperitoneum. PSA floats in the 20s (unit ng/mL) since March 2022. As of now, the disease appears to be still under control.
• Underlying diseases such as HBV, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia are currently managed with Baraclude (entecavir), Eltroxin (levothyroxine), Zulitor (pitavastatin), respectively.
• SpO2 has been around 95% these two days, please keep an eye on the reading.
• No issue with active prescription.

2023-05-20

• This patient has advanced prostate cancer that is refractory with progression of paraaortic lymph nodes and bone metastases.
• Docetaxel is being administered to the patient palliatively and is generally well tolerated.
• Lab data reported on 2022-05-16 showed grossly normal results, except for a slight pancytopenia and a high PSA (26.464ng/mL).
• Underlying health condition are managed with corresponding self-carried drugs. No issue with active prescription.

2023-04-27

• After using hormone therapy from 2017-01 to 2021-10 and proving the disease castration-resistant (2021-11-16 CT showed progression), the patient has begun taking docetaxel since 2021-11-17.
• Bone scans on 2022-03-11 revealed new lesions in the right humeral head and L3 spine, and CTs on 2022-03-10 showed LNs up to 1.6 cm in the retroperitoneum.
• Lab results on 2022-04-26 showed that blood cell counts, liver and kidney function, serum electrolytes were grossly normal, however PSA 27 ng/mL remained high.
• Underlying health condition are managed with corresponding drugs
  • postprocedural hypothyroidism - Eltroxin (levothyroxine)
  • chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent - Baraclude (entecavir)
  • hyperlipidemia - Zulitor (pitavastatin)
  • duodenal ulcer - Nexium (esomeprazole)
  • insomnia - Anxiedin (lorazepam)

2022-04-07

assessment

• Novel hormone therapies include abiraterone, enzalutamide, darolutamide, or apalutamide received for metastatic castration-naïve disease, M0 CRPC, or previous lines of therapy for M1 CRPC.
• After using hormone therapy from 2017-01 to 2021-10 and proving the disease castration-resistant (2021-11-16 CT showed progression), the patient has begun taking docetaxel since 2021-11-17.
• The bone scan on 2022-03-11 revealed new lesions in the right humeral head and L3 spine, however, the PSA level decreased slightly (26.9ng/mL 2022-03-23 <- 43.2ng/mL 2022-02-15).

suggestion

• Tumor testing for microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) is recommended in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and may be considered in patients with regional or castration-naïve metastatic prostate cancer.
• Tumor mutational burden (TMB) testing may be considered in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
• Cabazitaxel 20 mg/m2 plus carboplatin AUC 4 mg/mL per min with growth factor support can be considered for fit patients with aggressive variant prostate cancer (visceral metastases, low PSA and bulky disease, high LDH, high CEA, lytic bone metastases, neuroendocrine prostate cancer histology) or unfavorable genomics (defects in at least 2 of PTEN, TP53, and RB1). source: Cabazitaxel plus carboplatin for the treatment of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancers: a randomised, open-label, phase 1-2 trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31515154/

2022-02-16

assessment

• image findings showed the disease progresive and lab data PSA readings keep elevating from 8.7ng/mL (2021-04-05) to 43.2ng/mL (2022-02-15)
• the patient is undergoing hormone therapy triptorelin since 2021-02 (last dose 2021-10) and receiving chemotherapy docetaxel since 2021-11.
• systemic therapies for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer such as abiraterone/prednisone, enzalutamide, Ra-223, docetaxel, cabazitaxel, and mitoxantrone have all been shown to reduce skeletal-related events and improve bone pain.

suggestion

• triptorelin could be continued with another dose if there is no contraindication. -tumor testing for microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) is recommended in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and may be considered in patients with regional or castration-naïve metastatic prostate cancer. -tumor mutational burden (TMB) testing may be considered in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

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[exam finding] (not completed)

• 2024-12-16 CT - abdomen

  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Multiple liver and lung tumors. Ascites. Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • General subcutaneous edema.
    • Wall thickening of rectum.
    • S/P left breast operation ?
    • Multiple bony metastases.
    • Some lymph nodes at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion. S/P NG tube indwelling.
    • S/P foley catheter indwelling.

• 2024-11-11 Ascites tapping

  • Procedure: Paracentesis
  • Indication: Ascites
  • Symptoms: abdomen distention
  • Course：
    • Paracentesis: under direct-sonography guidance: a 16 gauge IC cath was inserted at RLQ: 1400cc straw-colored ascites was drained out: the course was smooth.

• 2024-11-05 PTCD (percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage) revision

• 2023-11-01 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge

  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, consistent with low rectum primary
  • The sections show metastastic squamous cell carcinoma, composed of solid sheets of polygonal to oval-shaped neoplastic cells with high N/C ratio, embedded in fibrous stroma. Subtle keratin formation is present.
  • IHC shows: CK7(-), CK20(-), p40(+). p16(+) and GATA3(focal weakly +).

• 2024-10-30 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anteroseptal infarct, age undetermined

• 2024-09-25 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison prior MRI dated 2024/04/29.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size that is c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
      • In addition, left lobe portal vein shows small size that is c/w liver metastases with near total encasement of left portal vein.
    • Prior CT identified few kissing metastatic nodes in the celiac trunk are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified low rectal cancer with suspicious adjacent levator ani muscle invasion is noted again, stationary.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • Prior CT identified few metastases in both lungs are noted again, stationary.
      • Follow up CT (chest and abdomen) 3 months later is indicated.
    • Multiple level compression fracture of T-spine and L-spine.
      • R/O bony metastases. Please correlate with bone scan.
    • There is newly developed massive ascites.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 2.5 cm at S7).
    • S/P hysterectomy
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver metastases show progressive disease.
    • Few lung metastases show stable disease.
    • Bony metastases are suspected. Please correlate with bone scan.
    • There is newly developed massive ascites.

• 2024-04-29 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison prior MRI dated 2024/01/24.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size that is c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
      • In addition, left lobe portal vein shows small size that is c/w liver metastases with near total encasement of left portal vein.
    • Prior CT identified few kissing metastatic nodes in the celiac trunk are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified low rectal cancer with suspicious adjacent levator ani muscle invasion is noted again, stationary.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • There are few newly developed soft tissue nodules in both lungs (Srs:7 Img:11,28,33,38) that may be lung metastases.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2.5 cm in size at S7.
    • Compression fracture of T12.
    • S/P hysterectomy
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver metastases show progressive disease.
    • Few newly developed lung metastases are suspected.

• 2024-01-24 CT - abdomen

  • Findings: Comparison: prior MRI dated 2023/08/07.
    • Prior MRI identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size and number that is c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • There are few kissing enlarged node in the celiac trunk that are c/w metastatic nodes.
    • Prior CT identified low rectal cancer with suspicious adjacent levator ani muscle invasion is noted again, stationary.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2.5 cm in size at S7.
    • Compression fracture of T12.
    • S/P hysterectomy
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver metastases show progressive disease.

• ….-..-..

• 2023-09-25 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy

  • Diagnosis
    • Breast, left, partial mastectomy —- Invasive carcinoma of no special type
    • Resection margin: free
      
    • Lymph node, left axilla, sentinel, lymphadenecomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: Anatomic stage: pStage IIA, pT2N0(sn)(if cM0); Prognostic stage: IA
  • Gross Description
    • Breast: Size: S2023-19186: 9.6 x 6.2 x 2.4 cm
    • Skin: Size: 3.2 x 0.6 cm.
      
    • Nipple: Not Included
    • Tumor: Size: 2.2 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm.
    • Resection Margin: Free, 0.6 cm from the deep margin
      
    • Lymph node: F2023-00431: sentinel
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • S2023-19186: A1: skin; A2: breast, non-tumor; A3-6: tumor.
      • F2023-00431: FsA1: 2 lymph nodes; FsA2: 2 bisected lymph nodes, one lymph node is inked purple.
  • Microscopic Description
    • For Invasive Carcinoma
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma (mm): 22 x 16 x 10 mm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade I (score 5)
        • Tubule formation: score 2
        • Nuclear pleomorphism: score 2
        • Mitotic count: score 1
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
        • Skin involvement: Absent
        • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: Absent
    • For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: not applicable
    • Margins: Negative, Closest margin (6 mm from deep margin)
    • Nodal status: Negative, sentinel
      • No. examined: 4
      • No. macrometastases (> 2 mm): 0
      • No. micrometastases (> 0.2 ~ 2 mm and/or > 200 cells): 0
      • No. isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2 mm and <= 200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect: patient not received
    • Lymphovascular invasion: absent.
    • Perineural invasion: present
    • Immunohistochemical Study: S2023-16612

• 2023-08-21 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)

  • Breast, left, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
    • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 100%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 1+), Ki-67 (< 10 %), GATA-3 (+). CK7 (+), CK20 (-), CK5/6 (-), p63 (-).
  • The specimen submitted consisted of 4 cores of tissue with the longest one measuring 1.6 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.

• 2022-08-02 Patho - colon biopsy

  • Low rectum,biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, HPV-related
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of solid sheets of mainly monotonous tumor cells show increased N/C ratio, nuclear pleomorphism in focal area and some desmoplastic stromal tissue.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK(+), P16(+), P40(+), P53(+, scatter) and Ki-67: increased activity, compatible with squamous cell carcinoma, HPV-related. Clinical correlation is advised.

[MedRec]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-19 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1000mg NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-05 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1000mg NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-22 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-08 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-07 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1400mg/m2 1700mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-17 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1400mg/m2 1700mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1400mg/m2 1700mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• ….-..-.. -

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700850845

241217

[exam finding]

• 2024-10-11 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Intestine, right colon and terminal ileum, right colon, right hemicolectomy — adenocarcinoma component only.
      • IHC stains: CK7 (+), CK20 (-), PAX-8 (+), vimentin (+), Napsin-A (-), compatible with ovarian origin.
    • Margins, proximal and distal, intestine, right hemicolectomy — Negative for malignancy for both cut ends. But, radial margin is involved.
    • Lymph node, pericolonic, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/6)
    • MRI 2024-08-29: A soft tissue lesion (4.0cm) at RLQ.
    • Ventral hernia sac, henial repair — benign hernial sac tissue
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of one segment of right colon measuring 12 x 4 x 4 cm and terminal ileum measuring 7.5 x 3 x 3 cm. On cut, there is one 4 x 3 x 3 cm transmural mass involving right colon and terminal ileum located at 13 cm away from the distal margin. The cut surfaces show the mass involves all layers of the right colon and terminal ileum. The colonic mucosa elsewhere is normal in appearance. Representative tissue are submitted for sections in the following cassettes: A1-6: tumor; A7-8: non-tumor intestine; A9-10: margin; A11-12: lymph nodes; B1-3: ventral hernial sac.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections of the small and large intestine show transmural involvement of adenocarcinoma component only. IHC stains: CK7 (+), CK20 (-), PAX-8 (+), vimentin (+), Napsin-A (-), compatible with ovarian origin. The bilateral cut ends are free. The radial surface is involved. Six pericolonic lymph nodes are free. The hernial sac tissue is benign.
• 2024-09-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (114 - 29) / 114 = 74.56%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR; trivial TR.
    • Dilated aortic root with mild calcification and a protruding atheroma (5.9 mm of thickness).
• 2024-08-29 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P hysterectomy. A soft tissue lesion (4.0cm) at RLQ.
    • Ventral hernia.
    • Left renal cyst (0.4cm).
• 2024-02-17 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • s/p hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
    • Progression peritoneal nodules, up to 2.1cm (Srs:7;Img:63).
    • Ventral hernia at low abdomen.
  • Impression
    • s/p hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Progression peritoneal nodules, r/o tumor recurrence
• 2023-07-28 CT - abdomen
  • FINDINGS:
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Presence of ventral herniation.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-01-14 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • Presence of ventral herniation.
    • Left renal cyst, 0.6cm.
• 2022-09-03 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • s/p hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
    • Small peritoneal nocules (Srs:7; Img:57&53), stationary.
    • Presence of ventral hernia at low abdomen.
• 2022-05-07 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • s/p ATH and BSO.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor is found.
    • Scoliotic alignment of the thoracolumbar spine is noted.
• 2021-02-19 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without enhancement:
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • Focal enhancement in lower abdominal wall around the scar region, could be due to post-op change, suggest follow up.
    • Non-enhancing nodules, 0.6cm in left kidney and 0.4cm in right kidney, r/o renal cysts.
    • Small left inguinal lymph nodes, stationary.
• 2020-11-16 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Large intestine, lower rectum, biopsy —- poorly differentiated carcinoma, metastatic or direct invasion
    
  • Section shows bundles of smooth muscular tissue with focal infiltration of poorly differentiated carcinoma. The morphology is consistent with S2020-17346.
• 2020-11-16 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Soft tissue, left pelvis, debulky surgery —- Only poorly differentiated carcinoma present, the morphlogy is consistent with the carcinoma component of S2017-9901
    
  • Sections show a cystic fibrous tissue with fragments of poorly differentiated carcinoma. The immunohistochemical stains reveal PAX8(+) and WT-1(+). The morphology and immunohistochemical stains are consistent with the carcinoma component of S2017-9901.
• 2020-11-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 21.9) / 108 = 79.72%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy.
    • Normal RV & LV systolic function. No regional wall motion abnormalities.
    • Impaired LV relaxation.
    • Mild AV sclerosis.
    • Mild mitral regurgitation.
    • Mild tricuspid regurgitation.
    • Mild pulmonic regurgitation.
• 2020-11-09 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Negative finding
  • External buldging compression was seen at middle to low rectum
• 2020-11-03 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Some faint hot spots in the anterior aspect of bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips, knees and both feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2020-10-19 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without enhancement
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • There is cystic tumor, 2.8x3.6x3.5cm in the pelvic cavity near vaginal stump, r/o recurrent tumor.
    • Non-enhancing nodules, 0.68cm in left kidney and 0.33cm in right kidney, r/o renal cysts.
• 2020-10-13 SONO - breast
  • Probably bilateral breasts cysts and fibroadenomas. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS category 2, Benign finding.
• 2020-10-08 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Pelvis mass (34mm x 27mm)
• 2020-03-04 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Enlarged, calcified lymph nodes are found at mediastinum and pulmonary hilar region. Old tuberculosis is considered.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at RA.
    • s/p ATH and BSO.
    • Some infiltration at anterior abdominal wall is found. Previous op is considered.
  • Impression:
    • Calcified lymph nodes in the mediastinum. Old TB is considered.
• 2019-09-20 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Prior CT identified fatty stranding in the subcutaneous fat layer of the lower pelvic wall is noted again, mild resolving.
    • There is a calcified nodule measuring 1 x 0.7 cm in the lumen of the terminal ileum (Srs:301, Img:73) that may be food material or foreign body? please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2019-03-16 CT - abdomen
  • S/P operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2020-11-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 21.9) / 108 = 79.72%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79.7
• 2018-01-17 Doppler color flow mapping
  • LVEF = 73
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Thick IVS
    • Normal LV and RV contractlility
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, mild TR
• 2018-01-17 Phleborheograph, PRG
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
    • Lower limbs CFV_R RSFV_R RPV_R RPTV_R SV_R CFV_L SFV_L PV_L PTV_L SV_L
      • Spontaneous signal N N N N A N N N N A
      • Respiratory changes N N N N N N N N N N
      • Cough response N N N N N N N N N N
      • Compression study N N N N N N N N N N
    • Thrombus: None
    • Varicose vein: None
  • Conclusion
    • No significant venous thrombosis at bilaterla deep and superficial venous system
    • mild to moderate interstitial edema highly suspected lymphedema s/p GYN surgery
    • no passive venous dilatation at bilateral GSV system
    • normal triphasic and biphasic doppler waveform spectrum without arterial insufficiency
• 2017-06-26 Surgical Pathology Level VI
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Ovary, left, debulking operation — carcinosarcoma, high-grade — pTNM: pT2aN0(cMO); FIGO stage: II A; pStage:II A
    • Fallopian tube, left, debulking operation — involved by carcinosarcoma
    • Fallopian tube, right, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
      
    • Ovary, right, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/6)
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Myometrium, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • Cervix, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • Endometrium, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • Tissue, low mesosalpinx, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • Tissue, high mesosalpinx, debulking operation — negative for malignancy
    • IHC stain — WT-1(+), CK(-), vimentine(+), a-inhibin(-).
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: debulking operation
    • Specimen type: bilateral ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, regional LNs, omentum
    • Specimen size:
      • right ovary: 2x 1.8x 0.5 cm;
      • left ovary: 7x 6x 6 cm;
      • right tube: 5 cm in length;
      • left tube: 7 cm in length;
      • uterus: not received
    • Tumor site: left ovary
      
    • Tumor size: 6x 5x 5 cm in size
      
    • Tumor appearance: solid
    • Specimen integrity: Intact
    • Lymph node: (tissue size) up to 2 cm
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: carcinosarcoma
      
    • Histologic grade: high-grade
    • Contralateral ovary involvement: absent
    • Tumor side ovarian surface involvement: absent
    • Contralateral ovary surface involvement: absent
    • Right tube involvement: absent
    • Left tube involvement: present
    • In situ adenocarcinoma in right &/or left fallopian tube: absent
    • Right adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Left adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Pelvic soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Uterine serosa involvement: absent
    • Omentum involvement: absent
    • Uterine Cervix involvement: absent
    • Endometrium involvement: absent
    • Myometrium involvement: absent
    • Appendix involvement: not received
    • Lymph nodes metastasis:
      • group as specified No. Positive / No. Total
        • Left iliac (0/1)
        • Left obturator (0/6)
        • Right iliac (0/1)
        • Right obturator (0/4)
        • Left para-aortic (0/2)
        • Right para-aortic (0/1)
      • over all 0/15
    • Other organs or specimens involvement: absent
    • Immunohistochemical stain shows WT-1(+), CK(-), vimentine(+), a-inhibin(-).
• 2017-06-23 Frozen Section
  • Ovary, left, frozen section — adenocarcinoma
• 2017-06-20 CT - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • There is soft tissue tumor in left adnexa, up to 6.3cm, r/o left ovarian malignancy.
    • If proven ovarian malignancy
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
• 2017-06-19 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Lt ovarian mass 65 x 63 mm

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-18 ~ 2024-11-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent ovarian carcinosarcoma, rpT2aN0M1 stage IV status post right hemicolectomy on 2024-10-09; ECOG 0
    • Insomnia, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hyperthyroidism
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy
  • ….
• 2024-10-08 ~ 2024-10-21 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Li ChaoShu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
    • Recurrent ovarian carcinosarcoma, rpT2aN0M1 stage IV status post right hemicolectomy on 2024-10-09; ECOG 0
    • Ventral incisional hernia status post ventral hernia repair + adhesionolysis on 2024-10-09
    • Insomnia, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Protuding mass of abdomen for one years.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 73 year-old female patient, G1P1, menarche 14 y/o, menopause 49 y/o, has the underlying condition of hyperthyroidism under medication. She had a debulking operation on 2017-07-06 on her left ovary. Her pathologic report showed carcinosarcoma, high-grade pTNM: pT2aN0(cMO); FIGO stage: II A; pStage:II A; Fallopian tube, left, debulking operation involved by carcinosarcoma.
    • Chemotherapy with Avastin 400mg (self pay) + Carboplatin + Lipo-Dox (self pay) was given 6 times from 2017-07-27 to 2017-11-20.
    • She had regular check-up with CA-199 and ultrasound and no abnormality was found. On 2020-09-08, her CA-125 was normal (13.009 U/ml) and CA-199 was elevated (47.885 U/ml). On 2020-10-08, gyncecologic ultrasound revealed a 34mmx27mm pelvic mass and D-dimer was elevated (742.48 ng/mL). Thus, recurrence of ovarian malignancy was suspected. Sigmoidoscopy was performed and found that there was an external compression seen at the middle to low rectum. After consultation and discussion with specialists from oncology and GS. Secondary debulking operation, HIPEC and ureteral catheterization was done on 2020-11-13 and pathology showed poorly differentiated carcinoma, metastatic or direct invasion.
    • Under the diagnosis of Ovarian carcinosarcoma, high-grade, pTNM pT2aN0(cMO); FIGO stage IIA; pStage IIA.
    • With recurrent (rectal invasion(M1b), TxN0M1b, stageIVB. She recevied chemotherapy with Taxol + Carboplatin from 2020/12/04 to 2021/04/05.   
    • This time she had protuding mass of abdomen for more one years. Recently the mass was progressive enlargement. She follow abdomen CT was done on 2024/08/29 showed Ventral hernia and s/p hysterectomy. A soft tissue lesion (4.0cm) at RLQ. She visited GS clinical for help on 2024/09/19. Denied of nausea, vomit, poor appetite, abdominal pain, body weight loss or change in bowel habit.
    • Under the ventral hernia and intra-abdomen tumor were impressed. She was admitted for surgical intervention.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she recevied right hemicolectomy, ventral hernia repair and adhesionolysis under GA on 2024/10/09.
    • Post operation, NPO with PPN with PPN with smofKabiven 1448ml add Lyo-Povigent and Addaven 10 mL/amp for nutrition was support.
    • Empirical antibiotic treatment with Cefazolin and SABS were prescribed. Abdomen wound with sutures was clear was noted. JP drain x 3 with tissue fluid was noted. She had flatus on 2024/10/13. Then, she try sip water was smoothly and remove NG on 2024/10/14. She try lower residue semi-liquid diet on 2024/10/17. After try oral diet step by step. Wound CD with Aq-BI QD was done and the surgical wound condition was well. Wound care was educated. Remove JP drain 2024/10/21. Under the condition was stable, she was discharged home and ambulatory follow-up was mandatory.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD 8D
• 2017-06-21 ~ 2017-06-29 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Hong ZhengXiu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C56.2 - Ovary, left, debulking operationp TNM: pT2aN0(cMO); FIGO stage: II A; pStage:II A
    • debulking operation by LSC (LTH + BSO + omentectomy + BPLND + PALND + cytology) on 2017/06/23
  • CC
    • Post-menopausal vaginal bleeding since 2 months ago
  • Present illness history
    • This 66 year-old female patient, G1P1, menarche 14 y/o, menopause 49 y/o, has the underlying condition of hyperthyroidism under medication.
    • She experienced vaginal bleeding since 2 months ago associated with abdominal distension. She also experienced abdominal pain and urinary frequency since 2 weeks ago.
    • At our OBGYN OPD, pap smear was done with no significant findings, TVS revealed anteverted fundus 40 x 25 mm, endometrium 5.8mm, left ovary 65 x 63 mm.
    • CT revealed soft tissue tumor in left adnexa, up to 6.3cm, r/o left ovarian malignancy, cstage T1N0Mx. CA-125 (2017/06/19) 27.96 was within normal range.
    • After explanation and discussion, she was scheduled for LTH + LC with Thunderbeat + ureteral catheterization on 2017/06/23. Therefore, she is admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2017/06/21 and underwent debulking operation by LSC (LTH + BSO + omentectomy + BPLND + PALND + cytology) the next day.
    • Her postoperative course was uneventful. Eating and urination by self voiding was smooth. The vital sign was stable after surgery.
    • She is discharged on 2017/06/29 and her followup appointment is scheduled on next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Flagyl (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID 6D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D
    • Mosad (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Paran (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-09
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Right hemicolectomy
      • Ventral hernia repair
      • Adhesionolysis
  • Finding
    • s/p lower midline incision with adhesion of small bowel and omentum; ventral incisional hernia about 15*4cm in size
    • a mesenteric tumor mass beneath terminal ileum and cecum, r/o recurrent ovarian cancer
    • No gross peritoneal seedings
    • Drain: 19Fr Blake drain*2, in the pelvic cavity and near anstomosis site + 15Fr Blake drain x1, in subcutaneous tissue
  • Procedure 　　- Under ETGA, prepared the OP field as usual. Made a midline incision. Made adhesionolysis to release adhesion. Made right hemicolectomy. Completed side-to-side ileum to T-colon anstomosis using Easy Endo 3.5/60mm GIA. Closed the mesenteric defect using silk sutures. Leaved two 19Fr Blakde drain in the pelvic cavity and adjacent to anastomosis site. Dissected and excised the hernia sac. Repaired hernia using interrupted 1-0 silk sutures. Leaved a 15 Fr Blake drain in the subcutaneous layer. Finally, closed the wound with skin staples.
• 2020-11-13
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Cytoreductive surgery
      • Enterolysis
      • Excision of rectal wall tumor
      • Repair of rectum
      • HIPEC   - Finding
    • Adhesion of lower S-colon and rectum
      • A recurrent ovarian tumor in left lower pelvic cavity adjucent to rectum, r/o invasion
    • PCI: total = 3
      • [##] region – score
      • [00] central – 0
      • [01] RU – 0
      • [02] epigastrium – 0
      • [03] LU – 0
      • [04] left flank – 0
      • [05] LL – 0
      • [06] pelvis – 3
      • [07] RL – 0
      • [08] right flank – 0
      • [09] upper jejunum – 0
      • [10] lower jejunum – 0
      • [11] upper ileum – 0
      • [12] lower ileum – 0
    • HIPEC regimen
      • Lipo-dox 30mg/m2 + carboplatin 5 AUC
    • Drain
      • 19 Fr J-VAC x2 in the pelvic cavity
  • Procedure 　　- Under ETGA, set the patient in supine position. GU and GYN commenced double J insertion. GS was consulted. Made enterolysis to release adhesion. Made excision of tumor in lower rectum and partial rectal wall. Repaired the rectum.
    • Then commenced HIPEC with Lipo-dox + carboplatin (42’C degree, for 90 minutes). Leaved two 19 Fr Blake drains in the pelvic cavity. Finally, closed the wound with 1# Vicryl and skin staples. The patient stood the whole procedures well and was sent to SICU for further care.
• 2020-11-13
  • Surgery
    • Exploratory laparotomy
  • Finding
    • Exploratory laparotomy revealed that a rounded capsulated metastatic lesion located at left pelvis deep into left cardinal ligament. And gross inspected there were no metastatic lesion in both subphrenic spaces, both sides paracolic, sigmoid colon and small intestines including mesenteric tissues.
• 2017-06-23
  • Diagnosis
    • postmenopausal bleeding; r/o left ovarian mass
  • PCS code
    • 80418B
  • Finding
    • Before the operation, ureteral catheterizations were placed by GU specialist for preventing ureteral injuries during operation.
    • The left adnexal mass which measured as 6x9x8 cm in size was located at left pelvic brim and loose adhered to posterior pelvic wall and sigmoid colon.
    • Total blood loss was minim

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-12-16 - bevacizumab 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr D1 + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr D2 + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 500mL 2hr D2
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D2
• 2024-11-21 - bevacizumab 400mg NS 100mL 1.5hr D1 + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr D2 + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 500mL 2hr D2
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D2

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2024-12-17

Patient Summary

• Diagnosis:
  • Recurrent ovarian carcinosarcoma (rpT2aN0M1), stage IV, status post right hemicolectomy (2024-10-09).
• Current Medications:
  • Bokey (aspirin 100mg): QD for anticoagulation (DVT risk).
    
  • Mosapride (mosapride citrate 5mg): TID for gastrointestinal motility support.
    
  • Sevikar F.C. (amlodipine & olmesartan): QD for hypertension management.
    
  • Thyroid-S (levothyroxine 100mcg): QDAC for hyperthyroidism management.
• Chemotherapy:
  • Avastin (bevacizumab), paclitaxel, and carboplatin administered on 2024-12-16 and 2024-12-17.
• Key Concerns:
  • Elevated D-dimer (8097 ng/mL FEU on 2024-12-16) and persistent left leg edema → Suspected DVT.
    
  • ECOG PS 1: Good functional status.
    
  • Stable renal function with mild CKD (eGFR ~57 mL/min/1.73m²).

Problem-Oriented Comments

• Recurrent ovarian carcinosarcoma, stage IV
  • Objective:
    • Pathology: Carcinosarcoma, high grade (pT2aN0M1) with rectal invasion.
      
    • Therapy: Current regimen includes Avastin (bevacizumab) + paclitaxel + carboplatin, ongoing since 2024-11-21.
      
    • Tumor markers:
      • CA-125: 3.520 U/mL (2024-12-03, within normal range).
        
      • CA-199: 28.650 U/mL (2024-12-03, slightly elevated).
        
    • Imaging: Right hemicolectomy (2024-10-09), no peritoneal seeding.
      
    • Vital signs stable, no SOB or significant symptoms.
      
  • Assessment:
    • Disease is recurrent and stage IV, with previous debulking surgery and current chemotherapy.
      
    • Stable condition; no immediate evidence of rapid progression.
      
    • Tumor markers remain controlled, suggesting partial response or stable disease.
      
  • Recommendations:
    • Continue current chemotherapy (Avastin + paclitaxel + carboplatin).
      
    • Monitor for chemotherapy-related side effects: neuropathy (paclitaxel), myelosuppression, hypertension (bevacizumab).
      
    • Repeat imaging (CT abdomen/pelvis) after few cycles for tumor response evaluation.
• Left leg edema and DVT suspicion
  • Objective:
    • Physical exam: Left leg edema (3+), worsens during the day.
      
    • Elevated D-dimer: 8097 ng/mL (2024-12-16).
      
    • Recent vital signs: BP 148/69 mmHg, HR 89 bpm.
      
    • History: Risk factors include malignancy, post-surgical state, and immobility.
      
  • Assessment:
    • High suspicion for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), consistent with left leg swelling and elevated D-dimer.
      
  • Recommendations:
    • Imaging: Perform lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasound to confirm DVT.
      
    • Anticoagulation: Continue Bokey (aspirin 100mg QD); if DVT confirmed, initiate therapeutic anticoagulation with low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Clexane (enoxaparin 60mg/0.6mL/syringe) is an LMWH available)
    • Monitor renal function (eGFR 56.95 mL/min).
• Hypertension management
  • Objective:
    • Recent BP: 148/69 mmHg (2024-12-17).
      
    • Current medication: Sevikar F.C. (amlodipine & olmesartan) QD.
      
  • Assessment:
    • BP remains mildly elevated; likely multifactorial due to malignancy, stress, and Avastin therapy.
      
  • Recommendations:
    • Monitor BP closely, as Avastin can exacerbate hypertension.
      
    • Consider titration of Sevikar or adding a diuretic if BP persists above target.

Active Medication Review

• Bokey (aspirin 100mg) – Appropriate for DVT prophylaxis – Continue; assess need for therapeutic anticoagulation based on Doppler.
  • Mosapride (5mg) – Appropriate for gastrointestinal motility – Preventive for chemotherapy-induced GI issues.
  • Sevikar F.C. – Appropriate for hypertension – Monitor BP closely (risk with bevacizumab).
• Renal/Liver Dose Adjustments:
  • Current medications are appropriate for renal function (eGFR ~57).
    
  • Monitor creatinine during chemotherapy and with anticoagulation if started.
• Drug-Drug Interactions:
  • Minimal interactions observed; Avastin + aspirin carries a minor bleeding risk but is justified given DVT suspicion.

[Assessing Thyroid Status and Treatment Needs]

This patient is taking self-carried Thyroid-S (T4 0.1mg) 1# QDAC.

The recent 3-month prescriptions in PharmaCloud do not include any thyroid-related medication such as levothyroxine (used for hypothyroidism) or antithyroid drugs (used for hyperthyroidism). There is also no lab data (e.g., TSH, FT4) to support hyperthyroidism.

Assessment and Next Steps:

• Clarification of Thyroid Condition:
  • Hyperthyroidism is not listed in recent visit earlier medical history.
• Recommendation:
  • Order TSH and FT4 tests to confirm thyroid status.
    
  • Update the medical history accordingly:
    • If TSH is suppressed, FT4 elevated → hyperthyroidism persists.
      
    • If TSH elevated, FT4 low → hypothyroidism.
      
    • If normal, remove thyroid-related concerns.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-11-22 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph nodes, left inguinal region, needle biopsy — Follicular lymphoma
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: needle biopsy
    • Topology: left inguinal region
    • Specimen size & number: two strips measured up to 1.4 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: follicular lymphoma with a predominantly diffuse growth pattern
    • Histology description: B-cell lymphoma characterized by diffusely pattern containing small lymphocytes and centrocytes with interstitial fibrosis.
    • Immunohistochemistry shows CD3(-), CD20(+), Bcl-2(+), CD10(+), CD43(-), CD5(-), CD23(+), CD21(-), CK(-), CD30(+, scatter) and Cyclin-D1(-) for tumor
• 2024-11-01 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Left inguinal tumor
  • Findings:
    • There is an enhancing soft tissue mass in left inguinal area, 4.7 x 2.7 cm in size. Lymphoma is suspected. Biopsy is indicated.
    • There are few ovoid-shaped enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area with fatty hilum. Benign reactive nodes are highly suspected. Follow up is indicated.
    • There is fat stranding and few small nodes in the mesentery. Panniculitis is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma.
    • There is an ovoid-shaped soft tissue nodule in RML of the lung, 4.5 mm in size at lung window setting. Follow up chest CT 3-6 months later is indicated.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 1.2 cm).
  • Impression:
    • Lymphoma in left inguinal area is suspected. Biopsy is indicated.
• 2024-10-25 UltraSound - male external genitalia
  • Indication: enlarged LNs
  • Diagnosis: left inguinal tumor or LAPs
  • Findings:
    • L’t texticle:
      • size: 4.1 x 1.8 cm
    • R’t texticle:
      • size: 3.9 x 1.5 cm
    • L’t Epididymis:
      • size: 1.0 x 0.7 cm
    • R’t Epididymis:
      • size: 1.0 x 0.9 cm
• 2024-06-07 Patho - hemorrhoids
  • Anorectum, hemorrhoidectomy — Hemorrhoid
  • Section shows fragments of cutaneous-colonic junctional tissue with hemorrhage, edema, plexus of markedly dilated congested and focally thrombosed veins.
• 2024-05-17 Anoscopy
  • Findings
    • Stool color : normal
    • Rectal mucosa : normal
    • Anal canal : abnormal
  • Impression : Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels especially at anterior position, Gr.IV (pain, bleeding)
• 2024-03-28 Microsonography
  • Report: oct: 72/0.87/SI thin os 69/0.71/SI thin
• 2023-12-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Probably, Parenchymal liver disease
  • GB polyp
• 2023-11-09 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • Decreed amplitudes i bilateral peroneal CMAPs. Slowed NCVs in right ulnar CMAPs, left peroneal CMAPs, left tibial CMAPs and left ulnar CMAPs above elbow.
    • Slowed NCVs in bilateral medial, ulnar and left tibial SNAPs.
    • Prolmhed F-wave latencies followed all sampling nerve stimulations.
    • No pick-up of H-reflex peaks followed bilateral tibial nerve stimulations.
  • Conclusion
    • This abnormal NCV study suggested demyelination sensorimotor polyneuropathy superimpose polyradiculopathy.
• 2023-11-03 CT - brain
  • Without-contrast CT scan of the brain with 4-mm axial and sagittal images reveals:
    • Mild degree of general enlargement of ventricles, cisterns and cortical sulci indicating general brain atrophy.
    • Diffuse low density foci in bilateral deep white matters, indicating leukoaraiosis.
    • Small calcifications in the pineal gland and bilateral atrial choroid plexuses.
  • IMP:
    • Mild general brain atrophy. Leukoaraiosis.
• 2023-09-23 CT - abdomen
  • Fat stranding of mesentery with vascular engorgement.
• 2022-11-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (75 - 22) / 75 = 70.67%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Concentric LVH and mild RV hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; degenerataive changes of mitral valve with mild MR; mild TR.
    • Dilated aortic root.
• 2022-10-27 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Rectum, polypectomy — Tubular adenoma, low grade
  • The sections show tubular adenoma, composed of rectal mucosal tissue with atypical glands lined by pseudostratified, low-grade dysplastic columnar cells, in tubular arrangement.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-27 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • Diagnosis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis [M05.70]
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type [E11.9]
    • Essential hypertention, unspecified [I10]
    • Gouty arthropathy [M10.00]
    • Osteoarthritis, unspecified whether generalized or localized, sites unspecified [M15.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 28D
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# PRNQD 28D
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 4# QW 28D
    • Trexan (methotrexate 2.5mg) 4# QD 28D
    • Methylone (methylprednisolone 4mg) 1# PRNQOD 28D
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-11-22 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • O
    • 2024/10/25 UST: left inguinal tumor or LAPs
    • Lab
      • 2024/10/29 CEA (NM) = 4.190 ng/ml;
      • 2024/10/25 PSA = 4.369 ng/mL;
      • 2024/10/25 AFP = 2.7 ng/mL;
      • 2024/10/25 LDH = 161 U/L;
    • 2024/11/01 CT: ABD - whole abdomen, Pelvis
      • Lymphoma in left inguinal area is suspected. Biopsy is indicated.
      • There is an ovoid-shaped soft tissue nodule in RML of the lung, 4.5 mm in size at lung window setting. Follow up chest CT 3-6 months later is indicated.
  • A/P
    • Lymphoma in left inguinal area is suspected.
    • Suggest needle biopsy
    • hold aspirin for a week
    • needle bx on 2024/11/22
  • Prescription
    • lidocaine 20mg/ml 20ml/vial ASORDER EXT for resection
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D
• 2024-10-25 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • S
    • refer for left inguinal nodule for 2 weeks
    • PE: enlarged LNs
  • A/P
    • suspect unknown malignancy or infection
    • arrange CT
    • check tumor markers
  • Prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
• 2024-10-15 SOAP Cardiology Xu ShunYi
  • Diagnosis
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure [I11.9]
    • Coronary atherosclerosis of unspecified type of vessel, native or graft [I25.10]
    • Gout, unspecified [M10.9]
    • Obesity, unspecified [E66.9]
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications [E11.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Amtrel (amlodipine 5mg, benezapril 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Coxine (isosorbite-5-mononitrate 20mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-06-06 ~ 2024-06-07 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen WenHuang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Fourth degree hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy on 2024/06/06
    • Hypertrophy (benign) of prostate status post laser transurethral resection of prostate on 2019/01/22
    • Essential hypertention, unspecified
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • CC
    • Anal prolapsed lumps, anal pain, anal bleeding for years and got worse in recent days.
  • Present illness history
    • This 74 years old male patient with history of
      • Hypertension and DM under regular medication for years;
      • Rheumatoid arthritis under regular medication for 10 years;
      • BPH status post TURP on 2019/01/22.
    • According to the patient statement, he suffered from anal prolapsed lumps, anal pain, anal bleeding for years and got worse in recent days. He visited our outpatient department for help. Digital rectal examination and anoscopy showed normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids with congestion and engorged vessels especially at anterior position, Gr.IV (pain, bleeding). After fully explaination, he was admitted for elective complete hemorrhoidectomy under impression of mixed hemorrhoids.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 74 years old male patient was a case of hemorrhoids. He admitted on 2024/06/06 and hemorrhoidectomy was performed on the days of admission. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. He was discharged on 2024/06/07 and our out-patient department follow up was arranged later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D hold if diarrhea or bowel movement 2 to 3 times a day
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI 7D

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2024-12-16

[Key Summary]

This 75-year-old male has the following significant medical issues:

• Follicular lymphoma (left inguinal, diagnosed via biopsy 2024-11-22).
  • Evidence: Pathology shows CD20(+), CD10(+), Bcl-2(+), CD3(-), consistent with follicular lymphoma.
    
  • Imaging (2024-11-01): Left inguinal mass (4.7 x 2.7 cm) with bilateral lymphadenopathy and fat stranding in mesentery; small RML lung nodule noted (4.5 mm, follow-up required).
• Chronic Conditions:
  • Hypertension, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, gout, coronary atherosclerosis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (status post-TURP).
• New Symptoms:
  • Recent 6-month cognitive decline with disorientation and progressive left inguinal lymphadenopathy.
• Lab Findings:
  • Normal kidney and liver function; mild normocytic anemia; LDH 142 U/L (normal range, not elevated).
• Current Active Medications:
  • Include antihypertensives, RA treatment (methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine), DM management (metformin, sitagliptin), and supportive therapy.

[Problem-Oriented Comments]

Follicular Lymphoma Staging and Management

• Objective:
  • Biopsy (2024-11-22) confirms follicular lymphoma.
    
  • Imaging (2024-11-01) shows left inguinal mass and mesenteric fat stranding suspicious of further nodal involvement.
    
  • Bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy (left > right). A 4.5 mm RML lung nodule requires follow-up CT within 3–6 months.
    
  • LDH at 142 U/L is normal (low tumor burden indication).
• Assessment:
  • Follicular lymphoma staging (likely Stage II or higher with bilateral lymphadenopathy). The patient’s age, mild anemia, and multiple comorbidities make comprehensive assessment necessary before treatment.
    
  • Baseline imaging and laboratory markers (LDH, CBC) are essential to monitor disease activity.
    
  • The small RML lung nodule raises suspicion of involvement but remains indeterminate.
• Recommendations:
  • Conduct PET-CT or whole-body CT for lymphoma staging.
    
  • Perform bone marrow biopsy to rule out marrow involvement.
    
  • Monitor LDH and B symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss) closely.
    
  • Initiate systemic therapy (e.g., rituximab-based immunochemotherapy such as R-CHOP) if symptomatic or high tumor burden.

Cognitive Decline

• Objective:
  • The patient reports progressive disorientation to time, place, and things over 6 months.
    
  • Past brain CT (2023-11-03) showed mild brain atrophy and leukoaraiosis.
    
  • Comorbidities (T2DM, hypertension) are risk factors for vascular dementia or mixed-type cognitive impairment.
• Assessment:
  • Likely vascular-related cognitive impairment due to chronic small vessel disease exacerbated by poorly controlled diabetes (Glucose 149 mg/dL on 2024-10-04) and hypertension.
    
  • Mild brain atrophy and leukoaraiosis support this hypothesis.
• Recommendations:
  • Assess cognitive function using MoCA or MMSE.
    
  • Control vascular risk factors more tightly (optimize BP, HbA1c <7%).
    
  • Consider neurology referral for comprehensive evaluation.
    
  • Monitor cognitive progression and functional status over time.

Chronic Conditions Management

• Objective:
  • Long-standing rheumatoid arthritis, T2DM, hypertension, and coronary artery disease are under treatment.
    
  • RA treatment includes methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine, with methylprednisolone PRN.
• Assessment:
  • RA treatment appears appropriate with methotrexate and folic acid (prevent MTX toxicity).
    
  • T2DM control requires improvement (recent glucose 149 mg/dL, HbA1c 5.7%).
• Recommendations:
  • Adjust DM regimen: add SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., empagliflozin) for cardiovascular benefit.
    
  • Ensure folic acid supplementation with methotrexate.
    
  • Monitor for methotrexate toxicity (renal and liver function, cytopenias).

[Active Medication Review]

Potential Issues:

• Drug Interactions:
  • Methotrexate with renal dysfunction could be concerning, but current renal function is adequate (eGFR 107.91).
    
  • Isosorbide mononitrate + PDE-5 inhibitors can cause severe hypotension (ensure patient awareness).
• Monitoring:
  • Hydroxychloroquine: Annual eye screening for retinopathy.
    
  • Methotrexate: Regular CBC, liver, and renal function tests.
• Recommendations:
  • Tighten T2DM control with additional therapy (e.g., SGLT2 inhibitor).
    
  • Evaluate cognitive decline and vascular risk factors comprehensively.
    
  • Maintain vigilance for lymphoma progression and treatment side effects.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-12, -12-10 KUB
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P Percutaneous nephrostomy of right and left kidney
  • S/P transverse colostomy
  • Small bowel obstruction is suspected. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2024-12-09 Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • The scope can only be inserted 5cm from proximal limb of T-loop colostomy due to a sharp angle.
  • Suggestion:
    • Consider evaluate possible surgical intervention
• 2024-12-08 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-12-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • rectal cancer, whole abdominal pain, r/o tumor obstruction
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. S/P bil. PCND.
    • Minimal pericardial effusion.
    • General subcutaneous edema.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and inguinal regions.
    • Wall thickening of rectum. Ileus of small and large bowel.
    • Skin thickening of perineum and buttock.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion. S/P NG tube indwelling.
    • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-12-06 Standing KUB
  • S/P Percutaneous nephrostomy of right and left kidney
  • S/P transverse colostomy
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-10-29 - PCN - pigtail revision
  • PCN revision revealed: Obstruction of left PCN catheter. Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2024-10-28 - PCN - pigtail revision
  • PCN revision revealed: Obstruction of right PCN catheter. Revision of the catheter smoothly.
• 2024-09-23 All-RAS + BRAF V600 (massarray)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-16969
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-08-29 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. S/P bil. PCND.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and inguinal regions.
    • Wall thickening of rectum.
    • Skin thickening of perineum and buttock.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-08-29 KUB
  • S/P bil. pig-tail catheters indwelling.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
• 2024-08-21 Percutaneous Nephrostomy
  • PCN revealed:Under local anesthesia, sono- and fluoroscopy-guiding, a 8 Fr pig-tail catheter was inserted into left renal pelvis smoothly.
• 2024-08-20 Percutaneous Nephrostomy
  • PCN revealed:Under local anesthesia, sono- and fluoroscopy-guiding, a 8 Fr pig-tail catheter was inserted into right renal pelvis smoothly.
• 2024-08-19 SONO - urology
  • CC: 2024/07/08 Creatinine 4.84 mg/dL, eGFR 13.13 ml/min/1.73m^2
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Findings
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10.3 x 5.4 cm
      • Cortex: 1.1 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11.2 x 5.0 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm
• 2024-08-16 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Anal canal, biopsy — signet ring cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows signet ring cell cinoma composed of signet-ring tumor cell clusters floating in pools of mucin.
• 2024-08-15 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • Complicated anal fistula and anal canal cancer s/p Chemotherapy + RT
    • R/O cancer recurrence s/p biopsy
• 2024-07-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • complicated anal fistula s/p op
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum. Skine thickening of bil. buttock and perineum.
    • Some small LNs at mediastinum and retroperitoneum.
    • Bil. hydronephrosis.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-01-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Anal canal signet ring cell carcinoma with obstruction, cT2N1CM0, stage IIB
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum. Skine thickening of right buttock and perineum.
    • Some small LNs at mediastinum and retroperitoneum.
    • A nodule (1.9cm) in EG junction.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2021-12-08 MRI - C-spine
  • Non-contrast MRI of cervical spine reveals:
    • End-plate degeneration, disc collaps with general bulging, posterolateral osteophytes and enlarged facets causing diffuse spinal canal stenosis, cord compression and bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing at C3-4-5-6-7, most severe at C5-6.
    • Loss of nature lordotic curve of cervical vertebral column.
    • No intramedullary abnormality.
  • IMP:
    • Cervical spondylosis with spinal canal stenosis and neuroforaminal narrowing, esp C5-6 with cord compression.
• 2021-11-22 MRI - T-spine
  • IMP: r/o intraspinal and left paraspinal tumors, or others, increase in sizes.
• 2021-11-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease suspect early cirrhosis
    • Cholecystopathy
    • Parenchymal renal disease
    • Splenomegaly
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with other image study and clinical condition
    • Check HBV, HCV, AFP
    • Regular f/u
• 2021-11-18 Patho - fissure/fistula
  • Skin, perianal, fistulotomy and debridement — perianal fistula
  • Microscopically, it shows skin tissue with granulation tissue with leukocytic infiltrate and fistula fomation.
• 2021-11-11 MRI - pelvis
  • S/P colostomy.
  • Some LNs at bil. inguinal regions.
  • Progression of anal fistulas.
  • Fat stranding at perineum and bil. buttock.
• 2021-11-04 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Skin, perineum, excision biopsy — ulcer and granulation tissue
• 2021-10-28 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Skin and soft tissue, buttock, right, fistulectomy — Fistula
• 2021-10-27 MRI - T-spine
  • r/o intraspinal and left paraspinal tumors or others.
• 2021-10-21 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Tissue, scrotum, excision — pyogenic granuloma
• 2021-10-20 CT - abdomen
  • History: sepsis, Intraspinal and left paraspinal abscess related buttock and anal abscess, Multiple anal fistulas and cutaneous fistulas; status post excision of all fistulas wound poor healing
  • FINDINGS: Comparison prior CT dated on 2021/08/20 and 2021/10/07.
    • Prior CT identified multiple anal-cutaneous fistula with soft tissue tract and fatty stranding in bilateral perineum, bilateral buttock, and scrotal base are noted again, stationary.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Prior CT identifed suspiciouis abscess formation in the right lateral posterior aspect of the anal area show mild resolving in the current CT.
    • Prior CT identified multiple enlarged nodes in bilateral inguinal area and bilateral external iliac chain are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
      • the largest one in right inguinal area measuring 3.4 x 2 cm at the prior CT and 3.1 x 1.7 cm in the current CT.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
    • The urinary bladder shows diffuse wall thickening and small size S/P Foley’s catheter insertion.
    • There is irregular contour of the liver that may be cirrhosis.
      • There is splenomegaly (the greatest cranial-caudal dimension measuring 14.2 cm in length).
    • S/P colostomy at right side transverse colon.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple anal-cutaneous fistula with soft tissue tract and fatty stranding in bilateral perineum, bilateral buttock, and scrotal base are noted again, stationary. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2021-10-07 CT - abdomen
  • With and withou-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colostomy. Some encapsulated fluid collection (up to 3.0cm) in pelvic cavity. Skin thickening of bil. buttock and perineum.
    • Some LNs at pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Tiny nodules (2-3mm) at LLL.
    • S/P foley catheter indwelling.
• 2021-10-06 MRI - T-spine
  • Without- and with-contrast MRI of throacic spine, including sagittal T2W FSE, sagittal T1W, coronal STIR, axial T2W and axial T1W images (3 mm thickness for sagittal images and 4 mm thickness for the others) reveal:
    • S/P posterior decompression at T3-T8.
    • Diffuse intraspinal extrmedullary lesion with mild T1-hyperintensity, heterogeneous T2-hyperintensity and strong enhancement at T3-T8 levels, filling in posterior and bilaetral lateral aspect of spinal canal, protruding into dbilateral neuroforamina and causing severe spinal canal stenosis and spinal cord compression (with ill-defined intrmedullary T2-hyeprintensity). Presence of left paraspinal lesion with similar intensity, esp at T6 level.
    • Ill-defined enhancement along posterior part of T3-8 vertebral bodies also noted.
  • IMP:
    • Intraspinal and left paraspinal abscess are first considered. D/D: hypervascular tumor.
• 2021-09-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (184 - 64) / 184 = 65.22%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated both atria and LV, grade 2 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR
• 2021-09-08 ECG 24hr
  • Sinus rhythm
  • A few isolated apcs
  • Rare isolated vpcs
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia
• 2021-09-07 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-24 ~ 2024-11-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Anal canal signet ring cell carcinoma with obstruction, cT2N1CM0, stage IIB status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/06/06 and total neoadjuvant therapy chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2) since 2023/09/05~
    • Acute kidney insufficiency
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Anemia
  • CC
    • For scheduled chemotherapy.
  • Present illness history
    • This 60-year-old man a patinet of Anal fistula s/p multiple fistulotomy and seton drainage enterostomy on 2021/08/23. status post excision of all fistulas on 2021/09/02, status post closure of colostomy on 2023/03/15.
    • Image study with colonfiberscopuy showed negative finding up to T-colon on 2023/03/14 and Anal tissue, fistulectomy (2023/04/20) proved compatible with fistula.
    • Sigmoidscopy (2023/05/30) showed Anal canal fibrosis and stool impaction and Anal canal, biopsy (2023/06/01) showed signet-ring cell carcinoma, immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(+), and CDX2(+). The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
    • Sigmoidscopy (2023/06/01) showed anorectal fibrosis, partial obstruction and colonic dilatation and abdominal CT (2023/06/07) revealed segmental asymmetrical wall thickening of the rectum. Mass-like soft tissue lesion (about 4.0cm) over the anus. Complicated with gas-filled distended bowel loops of the abdomen. Suggest check endoscopy and tissue proof. AJCC9th: T2N1CM0, stage IIB and pelvis MRI (2023/06/07) revealed anal cancer is highly suspected. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 9th edition for anal cancer: T1 N1c M0, stage: IIB.
    • Follow-up sigmoidscopy (2023/06/06) showed colonic obstruction s/p sigmoidoscopy decompression.
    • PET scan (2023/06/08) revealed lesions in the rectal region and in bilateral inguinal regions and external chains, highly suspected rectal cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases. Rectal cancer, cTxN2M0, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • HBsAg & Anti-HBc showed positive on 2023/06/09 under Vemlidy 1# po qd. The tumor marker showed CEA 17.219 ng/ml on 2023/06/09.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the anus, rectum, lymphatic draiange area (including inguinal). Then boost the anal tumor and LAPs to 50.4~54 Gy/ 28~30 fx. Radiotherapy started since 2023/06/26 to 2023/08/04 finished.
    • Chemoradiotherapy with 5-FU (400mg/m2) plus Leucovorin (20mg/m2) was given on 2023/06/27 to 2023/06/30 and 2023/07/03 (C1), 2023/07/25 to 2023/07/28 (C2). Total neoadjuvant therapy chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2) on 2023/09/05 (C1D1), 2023/09/21 (C1D15), 2023/10/12 (C2D1, DC 5FU 400mg/m2 for leukocytopenia), 2023/11/06 (C2D15), 2023/11/28 (C3D1), 2023/12/22 (C3D15), 2024/01/11 (C4D1), 2024/02/05 (C4D15). Then, regular follow-up at colorectal clinic periodically.
    • Folow up Abdminaol CT (-C) on 2024/08/29 showed: (1) S/P operation. S/P bil. PCND. (2) Some LNs at mediastinum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and inguinal regions. (3) Wall thickening of rectum. (4) Skin thickening of perineum and buttock. S/P Right percutaneous nephrostomy was performed on 2024-08-20. Left percutaneous nephrostomy was performed on 2024-08-21.
    • Due to disease progression, after discussion with patient about disease condition and future treatment on 2024/09/20. All RAS on 2024/09/20 showed no variant detect. He received chemotherapy with FOLFIRI, due to poor renal function, slowly increase medication, only given Irino 90mg/m2 on 2024/09/26, LV 300mg/m2, 5Fu 800mg/m2 46hrs from 2024/09/27 (C1D1).
    • This time, he was admitted to our ward for chemotherapy with FOLFIRI (C1D15).
• 2023-06-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S: HBs Ag (+), Anti-HBc (+), AntiHBs (-), Anti-HCV (-)
  • P: Consider TNT: CCRT with 5-FU -> FOLFOX x 12-16 weeks (propose to be 8 cycles) -> evaluating OP
  • Prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
• 2023-06-09 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • S: for neoadjuvant CCRT evaluation
  • Plan: He and his family will seek 2nd opinion at NTUH next W2. CT-simulation will be arragned on 2023/06/19. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the anus, rectum, lymphatic draiange area (including inguinal). Then boost the anal tumor and LAPs to 50.4~54 Gy/ 28~30 fx.
• 2023-06-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S: Complicated anal fistula s/p op , chronic inflammation, Malignant change. patho: Anal canal, biopsy — Signet-ring cell carcinoma
  • A: RAS is done or not?
• 2023-05-28 ~ 2023-06-03 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Anorectal fibrosis with partial obstruction
    • Anal canal signet ring cell carcinoma, AJCC9th: cT2N1CM0, stage IIB     
    • Hypokalemia, K 2.5 mmol/L
    • Bilateral renal stones
  • CC
    • progressed abdominal distention for four days
  • Present illness
    • This 59-year-old male who has operation history of (1) Spinal angioma s/p surgery 4 years ago (2) 7 times fistulotomy history (3) Anal fistula s/p multiple fistulotomy and seton drainage enterostomy on 2021/08/23. (4) buttock and anal abscess, multiple anal fistulas and cutaneous fistulas; status post excision of all fistulas on 2021/09/02, status post closure of colostomy on 2023/03/15.
    • This time, he came to our ER due to progressing abdominal distention and constipation. The symptoms had exacerbated for 4 days and accompanied with nausea and vomitting, sever abdominal cramping, no defecation, poor appetite. However, no fever, jaudice, chest pain or tightness were reported.
    • At ER, vital signs were BP:160/103; HR:92bpm ; BT:37.2’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6, SpO2:95%. Lab showed CRP 7.5mg/dl without leukocytosis. Abdominal CT revealed fecal materials impaction in the course of colons and segmental asymmetrical wall thickening of the rectum. Complicated with gas-filled distended bowel loops of the abdomen. Under the impression of ileus, after initial managment at ER, the patient was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and manantment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with fluid hydration and NG decompression were administered. EVAC Q6H and lactulose were prescribed for promoting bowel movement. However, there was no flatus yet. Thus, colostomy was suggested but the patient refused. He started defecating and flatus since 2023/05/29 morning.
    • Sigmoidscopy on 2023/05/30 and 2023/06/01 which had drainage of stool (>1000ml and >1500ml respectively) and large amount of air.
    • Rectal tube was inserted on 2023/06/01 for decompression. With improving abdominal distention, he was discharged on 2023/06/03 and would be followed up at CRS clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Const-K (KCl 750mg 10mEq) 1# QD
    • Lactul (lactulose 666mg/mL) 10mL TID
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID

[consultation]

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-06-27 ~ 2023-08-04 - completed RT to the pelvis (including Rt buttock and bil. inguinal region): 45 Gy/ 25 fx. The anal tumor and LAPs: 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-30 - irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min .. + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr .. + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr .. (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-26 - irinotecan 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min D1 + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr D2 + fluorouracil 1600mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr D2 (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-05 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-01-11 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-12-22 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D2 (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-11-28 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D2 (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-11-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D2 (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-12- oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D2 (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-21 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D3 (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-05 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM .. (post oxalip) (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-25 - [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 50mL 10min + leucovorin 20mg/m2 40mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-27 - [fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg NS 50mL 10min + leucovorin 20mg/m2 40mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-4,7

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2024-12-16

[Fluconazole Therapy for Candidemia in the Patient with Renal Impairment]

Patient Summary

This is a 60-year-old male with a history of:

• Anal canal signet ring cell carcinoma (AJCC stage IIB)
  • S/P total neoadjuvant therapy (CCRT and FOLFOX).
    
  • Complicated surgical history: transverse colostomy, closure of colostomy, and multiple fistulotomies.
    
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD stage 4) with eGFR fluctuating between 27–46 mL/min/1.73m² and elevated creatinine.
  
• Bilateral hydronephrosis managed with PCN catheters.
  
• Recent hospital course complicated by suspected bowel obstruction, infections, and persistently elevated inflammatory markers.

Lab and Exam Evidence of Candida Infection

• Microbiology Evidence (2024-12-16):
  • Candida tropicalis isolated from left PCN and right PCN cultures.
    
  • Colony count: 10,000 CFU/cc for both.
• Inflammatory Markers:
  • Procalcitonin:
    • 2.06 ng/mL on 2024-12-16 (elevated, consistent with systemic infection).
      
    • Previously peaked at 24.61 ng/mL on 2024-12-10.
      
  • WBC count:
    • 13.82 x10^3/uL on 2024-12-16 (mild leukocytosis).
• Renal Function:
  • Creatinine:
    • 1.69 mg/dL on 2024-12-16 (eGFR 44.21 mL/min/1.73m²).
      
    • Previously peaked at 2.58 mg/dL on 2024-11-28 (eGFR 27.14 mL/min/1.73m²).
      
  • CKD Stage 4 with consistent renal impairment.
• Clinical Findings:
  • Persistent systemic signs of infection with poor renal function.
    
  • History of bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) insertion for hydronephrosis on 2024-08-20 (right) and 2024-08-21 (left).

Diagnosis

• Candidemia/Disseminated Candidiasis secondary to Candida tropicalis with bilateral PCN involvement.
  
• Risk factors include CKD, bilateral PCNs, malignancy, and recent hospitalizations.

Fluconazole Treatment

Loading Dose (Day 1)

• Fluconazole 800 mg IV (12 mg/kg) on 2024-12-16.
  • A full loading dose is required to rapidly achieve therapeutic levels, even with renal impairment.

Maintenance Dose (Day 2 Onwards)

• Fluconazole 200 mg IV or oral once daily starting 2024-12-17.
  • Dose adjusted for eGFR ≤50 mL/min (standard dose 400 mg reduced by 50%).

Treatment Duration

• ≥14 days after:
  • First negative blood culture.
    
  • Resolution of symptoms attributable to candidemia.

Monitoring

• Microbiology:
  • Repeat blood cultures every 2–3 days to confirm clearance.
• Renal Function:
  • Monitor creatinine, BUN, and eGFR (every 2–3 days).
• Inflammatory Markers:
  • Follow procalcitonin (current: 2.06 ng/mL) and WBC trends.
• Liver Function:
  • Monitor ALT, AST, and bilirubin to detect hepatotoxicity.
• Ophthalmic Examination:
  • Perform funduscopic exam within 1 week to rule out endophthalmitis.

Rationale

• Fluconazole is effective against Candida tropicalis in stable, non-critically ill patients.
  
• Renal dose adjustment is necessary for CKD stage 4 to avoid toxicity.
  
• Initial IV therapy ensures therapeutic levels, followed by oral therapy as the patient stabilizes.

Contingency Plan

• If the patient deteriorates or blood cultures remain positive:
  • Escalate to echinocandin therapy:
    • Caspofungin 70 mg IV loading dose, then 50 mg IV daily.

[Oral fluconazole administraion]

Patient Summary

• Age/Sex: 60-year-old male
  
• Weight: 75 kg
  
• Renal Function: CKD Stage 4 with eGFR fluctuating between 27–46 mL/min/1.73m²
  
• Candidiasis: Candida tropicalis isolated from bilateral PCN catheters on 2024-12-16 (10,000 CFU/cc)
  
• Preferred Treatment: Oral fluconazole
  
• Oral Capsule Strength: 150 mg per capsule

Oral fluconazole considerations

• Bioavailability: Oral fluconazole has excellent bioavailability (~90%), so oral administration achieves nearly equivalent serum levels as IV.
  
• Dose Adjustment for CKD: No reduction in loading dose is necessary; renal impairment does not affect the initial loading dose.

Administration Plan

• Day 1
  • 900 mg loading dose, 6 capsules (150 mg each); Single dose |
    
• Day 2–14
  • 225 mg/day (maintenance dose), 1.5 capsules/day; Alternate 1 and 2 capsules/day

Rationale

• Oral fluconazole has excellent bioavailability (~90%) and is appropriate for this stable patient who prefers oral administration.
  
• The loading dose ensures rapid therapeutic levels.
  
• The renal-adjusted maintenance dose (225 mg/day) avoids drug accumulation in CKD Stage 4.
  
• Dosing adjustments using 150 mg capsules (whole and alternating dosing) provide practical implementation.

2024-12-02

Oncological Concerns

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • Anal canal signet-ring cell carcinoma, cT2N1CM0, Stage IIB.
  • Completed total neoadjuvant therapy with FOLFOX and chemoradiotherapy.
  • Persistent findings of local tumor activity and suspected metastatic lymph nodes in the inguinal, retroperitoneal, and mediastinal regions.
• Progression Indicators:
  • CEA (2024-11-13): Elevated at 109.99 ng/mL, indicative of active disease.
  • CA19-9 (2024-11-13): Elevated at 537.01 U/mL, supportive of tumor progression.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue FOLFIRI regimen per current protocol, with close monitoring for tolerance given renal function decline and hematological changes.
  • Consider for potential palliative interventions or surgical options if indicated by disease response.
  • Monitor tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) and imaging to assess disease trajectory and treatment efficacy.

Renal Function and Nephrological Management

• Current Status:
  • Stage 4 chronic kidney disease (eGFR 27.14 mL/min/1.73m², creatinine 2.58 mg/dL on 2024-11-28).
  • History of bilateral hydronephrosis managed with bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN).
• Complications:
  • Persistent proteinuria (2+), hematuria (≥100 RBC/HPF), and pyuria (≥100 WBC/HPF) suggest ongoing urinary tract inflammation or infection.
  • Elevated CRP (27.7 mg/dL) and Procalcitonin (1.92 ng/mL) indicate possible infection or systemic inflammation.
• Recommendations:
  • Infection management: Prompt urine culture and sensitivity testing to guide antibiotic therapy. Empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics may be initiated pending results.
  • Renal protection: Optimize hydration status and avoid nephrotoxic agents. Consider adjusting chemotherapy doses for renal function.
  • Repeat imaging to assess the patency and functionality of PCN catheters and exclude ongoing obstruction or infection.

Hematological and Systemic Health

• Current Issues:
  • Persistent anemia (HGB 8.2 g/dL, 2024-11-28) requiring optimization. Likely multifactorial: anemia of chronic disease, blood loss, and chemotherapy effects.
  • Leukocytosis with neutrophilia suggests systemic inflammation or infection.
  • Thrombocytosis (PLT 273 x 10³/uL, 2024-11-28) may reflect reactive changes to inflammation or underlying malignancy.
• Recommendations:
  • Transfusion support: Administer packed red blood cells (PRBC) if symptomatic or HGB falls below 7 g/dL.
  • Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA): Evaluate suitability based on renal function and overall prognosis.
  • Monitor coagulation parameters (PT/INR, APTT) closely during active systemic therapy.

Infection and Inflammation

• Findings:
  • Evidence of persistent urinary tract inflammation and systemic signs of infection (elevated CRP and procalcitonin).
  • Multiple sites of prior abscesses and fistulas remain potential sources of infection.
• Recommendations:
  • Focus on meticulous wound and catheter care.
  • Maintain high suspicion for sepsis; ensure regular monitoring of vital signs and laboratory markers of infection.

Nutrition and Supportive Care

• Findings:
  • Hypoalbuminemia (3.1 g/dL) reflects poor nutritional status or chronic inflammation.
  • Possible underlying malabsorption or reduced intake.
• Recommendations:
  • Initiate dietary consultation for high-protein, calorie-dense meals to support recovery.
  • Consider supplementation with multivitamins and trace elements as necessary.

Current Active Medications

• Cancer Treatment:
  • Chemotherapy with FOLFIRI regimen.
  • Supportive medications include dexamethasone, atropine, and aprepitant.
• Other Medications:
  • Vemlidy (Tenofovir alafenamide) for chronic hepatitis B.
  • Const-K, lactulose, MgO for gastrointestinal and metabolic support.

[Medication Review]

• BFluid Injection 1000mL/bag (Amino Acid Mixture):
  • Purpose: Being used for total parenteral nutrition (TPN), supporting nutritional needs due to poor oral intake or malabsorption.
  • Recommendation: Monitor electrolytes, renal function, and liver enzymes to ensure safe TPN administration.
• Finibax 250mg/vial (Doripenem):
  • Purpose: A broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic, targeting a severe or resistant bacterial infection.
  • Recommendation: Monitor for renal dose adjustments due to chronic kidney disease (CKD, eGFR ~27.14 mL/min/1.73m² as of 2024-11-28). Perform regular infection marker evaluations (e.g., CRP, procalcitonin).
• Acetal 500mg/tab (Acetaminophen):
  • Purpose: Used for pain relief or fever management.
  • Recommendation: Dose adjustments are critical in CKD to avoid accumulation, as prolonged high doses may lead to hepatotoxicity.
• Megest 40mg/mL (Megestrol):
  • Purpose: Appetite stimulant or palliative care adjunct, possibly to improve nutritional status.
  • Recommendation: Monitor for potential fluid retention, especially in CKD patients prone to volume overload.
• Bionmycin Ointment 40gm/tube (Neomycin & Tyrothricin):
  • Purpose: Topical antibiotic for local wound care, possibly around catheter or fistula sites.
  • Recommendation: Ensure the treated area shows no signs of worsening infection or resistance.
• Ulstop FC. 20mg/tab (Famotidine):
  • Purpose: Proton pump inhibitor or H2 antagonist for gastric protection, potentially against stress ulcers or medication-induced gastritis.
  • Recommendation: Continue as preventive care, especially with ongoing NSAID or steroid usage.
• Uretopic 40mg/tab (Furosemide):
  • Purpose: Loop diuretic for fluid management, likely addressing volume overload or hypertension in CKD.
  • Recommendation: Monitor electrolytes (potassium, sodium) and renal function to avoid hypokalemia or worsening renal function.
• Vemlidy 25mg/tab (Tenofovir Alafenamide):
  • Purpose: Antiviral for chronic hepatitis B management.
  • Recommendation: Tenofovir requires close monitoring for renal toxicity, particularly in CKD. The patient’s creatinine and eGFR should guide dosing. No adjustment is needed for now.

[Analysis of Culture and Antibiogram]

Microorganisms Identified:

• Staphylococcus sciuri
  • Resistant (R): Oxacillin, erythromycin, tetracycline, clindamycin.
  • Sensitive (S): Vancomycin, linezolid, teicoplanin, daptomycin.
• Acinetobacter radioresistens
  • Sensitive (S): Amikacin, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, imipenem, levofloxacin, ceftazidime, cefepime.
• Escherichia coli
  • High colony counts (>100,000 CFU/cc from PCN or wound swab).
  • Resistant (R): Ampicillin, cefazolin, ceftriaxone, cefepime, gentamicin.
  • Sensitive (S): Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, cefoperazone-sulbactam, ciprofloxacin, doripenem, imipenem.

Recommendations for Antibiotic Therapy:

• Current Regimen (Doripenem):
  • Doripenem is appropriate for all organisms identified, given its sensitivity to both Acinetobacter and E. coli, as well as potential synergistic action against Staphylococcus sciuri in a polymicrobial infection.
• Potential Adjustments:
  • Vancomycin or Linezolid:
    • Indication: To specifically target Staphylococcus sciuri, which is resistant to beta-lactams.
    • Recommendation: If wound shows slow healing or worsening, consider adding vancomycin (IV) or linezolid (PO/IV) to broaden Gram-positive coverage.
  • Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole or Ciprofloxacin:
    • Indication: Effective against E. coli with good tissue penetration.
    • Consideration: If oral therapy is feasible and patient shows clinical improvement, ciprofloxacin can replace doripenem for Gram-negative coverage in step-down therapy.
  • Avoid Ceftriaxone or Cefazolin:
    • Reason: Significant resistance detected in E. coli and Staphylococcus sciuri.

Monitoring and Follow-Up:

• Monitor CRP and Procalcitonin to track response to therapy.
• Ensure adequate hydration and renal function checks during doripenem administration due to CKD.
• Regular wound inspection and reassessment of catheter sites (PCN patency).
• If the infection source is suspected as polymicrobial, continue broad-spectrum coverage with doripenem while awaiting clinical stabilization.

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[lab data]

2024-08-09 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-08-09 Anti-HBc Value 0.12 S/CO

2024-08-09 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-08-09 HBsAg Value 0.74 S/CO

2024-08-09 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-08-09 Anti-HCV Value 0.15 S/CO

2024-07-26 CA125 251.2 U/mL
2024-06-27 CA-125 (NM) 190.110 U/ml
2024-06-21 D-dimer 3206.00 ng/mL (FEU)
2023-10-25 ANA Centromere 1:1280

2023-10-23 Anti ENA (Ro,La) 2023-10-23 Anti-ENA SS-A (Ro) 24 EliA U/ml
2023-10-23 Anti-ENA SS-B (La) <0.3 EliA U/ml

2023-10-23 ANCA 2023-10-23 PR3 Negative IU/ml
2023-10-23 PR3 Value <0.6 IU/ml
2023-10-23 MPO Negative
2023-10-23 MPO Value 2.5 IU/ml

2021-09-13 ANA Centromere; Cytoplasmic; 1:640
2021-05-24 ANA Centromere; Cytoplasmic; 1:640

[exam findings]

• 2024-11-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-11-18 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-10-24 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Right inguinal metastatic adenocarcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Much regression of LNs at retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Emphysema of bilateral lungs.
  • IMP:
    • Much regression of LNs at retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
• 2024-08-29 Sonography - artery, lower limbs
  • Clinical diagnosis:
    • DVT s/p anticoagulation therapy
  • Test:
    • Peripheral Vascular Test : Artery. lower limbs
  • Conclusions:
    • left femoral puncture site without pseudoaneurysm
    • mild ecchymosis.
• 2024-08-28 CTA - lower extremity
  • Indication: May-Thurner syndrome
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen and lower extremities shows:
    • Compression of left common iliac vein against the lumbar vertebrae by the overlying right common iliac artery.
    • No definite deep vein thrombosis.
    • Subcutaneous edema of left lower extremity.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in left inguinal region.
    • Unremarkable change of IVC.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • c/w May-Thurner syndrome
    • No deep vein thrombosis
    • Left inguinal lymph nodes
• 2024-08-28 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-08-28 Cardiac catheterization
  • Finding Summary
    • Left iliac vein with 68% stenosis with pressure gradient 1 mmHg
    • Left CFV pressure 12 mmHg
    • IVC pressure 11 mmHg, checked by 4F JR 4.0
  • Impression
    • Left iliac vein borderline stenosis with pressure gradient 1 mmHg
• 2024-08-19 Sonography - vein
  • Report: Thrombus at L’t iliac vein
  • Varicose vein : None
    
  • Conclusion:
    • Chronic DVT, thrombus involved left iliac vein.
    • VCSS score 16
    • Villata score 17
  • Suggest:
    • keep elastic sock
    • Because of persistent left leg swelling due to PTS, patient favor intervention. But she can’t pay stent. arrange admission for IVDSA and try apply venouos stent
• 2024-08-07 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in the left cervical region, bilateral SCF, right ICF, left mediastinal space, left axillary region, bilateral para-aortic spaces, pelvic cavity, left inguinal region, and left upper thigh region, highly suspected diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, suggesting biopsy (nodules in the left upper thigh region) for investigation.
    
  • A focal lesion of mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right inguinal region, probably s/p surgical reaction.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in both lobes of the thyroid gland, the nature is to be determined (benign or even malignant tumor, or other nature ?), suggesting neck sonogram for investigation.
    
  • No focal or nodular lesion of significantly increased FDG uptake in the right inguinal region, highly suspected lymphoma involvement of lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-07-26 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP: Bilateral inguinal mass noted, r/o inguinal lymph nodes.
• 2024-07-18 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, right groin, excision — metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • NOTE: Please check genital organ (ovary and uterus) for tumor origin first.
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of solid to glandular patterns with tumor necrosis and stromal fibrosis.
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveals PAX-8(+), CK7(+), TTF-1(-), CK20(-), GATA3(-).
• 2024-07-08 CT - abdomen
  • IMP: Some LNs (up to 2.3cm) at retroperitoneum, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions. Emphysema of bilateral lungs.
• 2024-06-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (90 - 19) / 90 = 78.89%
    • LVEF (%) = 79
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Dilated LA; intermediate LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
• 2024-06-21 Sonography - vein
  • Findings
    • Report: Thrombus at L’t CFV
      
    • Varicose vein : None
      
  • Right side:
    • SVC: 11.7 mmHg ; 13.5 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 90 % ; 96 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 93.00 %
  • Left side:
    • SVC: 12.8 mmHg ; 14.8 mmHg ;
    • MVO/SVC: 76 % ; 72 % ;
    • Average MVO/SVC: 74.00 %
  • Conclusion:
    • Partial venous thrombosis at left CFV with adequate proximal augementation and parital venous thrombosis at left proximal LSV at upper thigh level.
    • No evidence of venous thrombosis at other venis of left lower limb venous systems and right lower limb venous sytems.
    • The perforator vein draining from right distal SFV to LSV and from right middle PTV to LSV were detected.
    • No significant venous reflux at bilateral lower limbs venous systems.
    • The ratios of MVO and SVC of bilateral legs were within normal limits.
• 2023-10-17 Spirometry
  • Normal spirometry, without response to bronchodilator
  • Low TLC, low IC, no hyperinflation, but air-trapping
  • Impaired diffusion capacity and normal airway resistance
  • favor DPLD with small airway dysfunction
• 2023-10-17 Exercise pulmonary function test, ePFT
  • Parenchymal lung disease with rapid and prolong desaturation during walking (time to desaturation at 40s, time to SaO2 nadir at 165s), with slowly recovery after take resting 80s.
  • No evidence of obstructive airway or small airway dysfunction.
  • Compared with previous study at 2022.10.04, the present study showed disease in progression.
• 2023-10-09 CT - chest
  • Impression:
    • combined paraseptal emphysema/bullae and interstitial pneumonia (fibrotic NSIP or atypical UIP) associated small airways disease), stationary as compared with CT on 2022/9/19.
    • pumonary hypertension.
• 2022-10-04 Exercise pulmonary function test
  • ePFT showed late but prolonged desaturation after exercise at 113s, with SaO2 nadir at 235s, with delay recovery after resting 173s. No inspiratory or expiratory flow limiation. Favor parenchymal lung disease related.
• 2022-09-19 CT - chest
  • Impression:
    • combined paraseptal emphysema/bullae and interstitial pneumonia (fibrotic NSIP or atypical UIP) associated small airways disease), seem stationary as compared with previous CT on 2021/9/9. mild pulmonary hypertension.
• 2022-09-19 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Bronchodilator
    • FVC: 2.27
    • FEVI: 1.89
    • BORG: 0
  • Result PC20: > 25 mg/ml (Reference Bronchodilator Norman Vaiue PC20 25 mg/ml)
  • Conclusion
    • Normal spirometry
    • MCT test with PC20 > 25
    • without significant response to bronchodilator
• 2021-09-09 CT - chest
  • Imp:
    • Interistial change at bilateral basal lungs is found. UIP is favored.
    • Paraseptal Emphysematous change over both lungs.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
• 2021-06-16 Sialoscintigraphy
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Mildly to moderately impaired uptake function of bilateral parotid and submandibular glands.
    • The tracer excretion after acid stimulation is fair from both parotid glands and right submandibular gland, and mildly delayed from the left submandibular gland.
      
  • COMMENT:
    • Salivery gland uptake: normal > 0.25%, 0.2%–0.25% (mild), 0.15% - 0.2% (moderate), 0.1%-0.15% (marked), and <0.1% (severe).
• 2021-05-17 CT - chest
  • combined paraseptal emphysema/bullae and interstitial pneumonia (fibrotic NSIP? or atypical UIP?) associated small airways disease. please correlate with history, any autoimmune diease or connective tissue disorder.
• 2021-05-06 CXR
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta, mild
• 2021-04-29 Bruce ECG
  • Resting ECG:
    • Incomplete RBBB
  • ST Segment Abnormalities:
    • No significant ST-T change during exercise and recovery phases.
  • Arrhythmia:
    • Isolated PACs from 5’‘R to 7’’R
  • Conclusion
    • Negative for myocardial ischemia
• 2021-04-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 41) / 102 = 59.80%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 59
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • LV diastolic dsyfunction, Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2021-04-09 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Borderline ECG

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Li QiCheng
  • S
    • 69 y female, PH: NP, non-smoking
    • left leg swelling for 1 more months
    • 2024-06-21: proved left leg DVT
    • PC/PS: WNL Amti-thrombin III: WNL, lupus Ab: (-)
    • CA 125: 190, D dimer: 3206
    • starting anti-coagulant: Rivaroxaban 15 mg QD
    • PE: Abd: MP
    • Plan: CXR and abdominal/pelvic CT
  • O
    • PE: left leg: DVT
    • Abd: NP
  • A/P
    • Deep venous thrombosis, left leg, cause?
    • 2024/06/27 CA-125 (NM) = 190.110 U/ml; cause?
• 2024-07-05 SOAP Cardiology Duan DeMin
  • S
    • 20240621 lef leg swelling and edema for a month
    • 20240705 BP: 90-100+/55-60+; HR: 70+ bpm; no discomfort; left leg swelling still;
  • Prescription x3
    • Xarelto (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC 28D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-18
  • Surgery
    • lymphnode excisional biopsy
  • Finding
    • multiple enlarged LNs over bilateral groin

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 260mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 460mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-19 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 580mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-05 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 260mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 560mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-06 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 520mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-14 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 520mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-12-13

Neutropenia Post-Chemotherapy

• Objective:
  • Persistent neutropenia noted on 2024-11-27 (WBC 1.67 × 10³/uL), recovering to WBC 4.63 × 10³/uL on 2024-12-12 with pegfilgrastim support.
  • Chemotherapy (paclitaxel/carboplatin) initiated from 2024-08-14, associated with prior episodes of leukopenia.
• Assessment:
  • Rationale: Chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression leads to neutropenia, increasing infection risk.
  • Historical Treatment: Pegfilgrastim effectively improved neutrophil count after previous cycles.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) post-chemotherapy to maintain neutrophil levels.
  • Monitor WBC/DC weekly during chemotherapy cycles for early detection of severe neutropenia.
  • Provide education on infection precautions (e.g., hygiene, avoidance of crowds).

Chronic DVT Secondary to May-Thurner Syndrome

• Objective:
  • Chronic left iliac vein thrombosis diagnosed in 2024-06-21, related to May-Thurner syndrome and malignancy.
  • Improved post Xarelto (rivaroxaban), no new thrombotic events documented.
• Assessment:
  • Rationale: Chronic DVT and malignancy-associated hypercoagulability necessitate long-term anticoagulation.
  • Historical Treatment: Effective control of thrombotic progression with rivaroxaban; CTA (2024-08-28) showed no new thrombosis.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for anticoagulation.
  • Follow up with doppler sonography every 6 months to monitor clot resolution.
  • Ensure patient adherence to elastic compression stockings and monitor for post-thrombotic syndrome.

Cachexia and Anorexia in Metastatic Cancer

• Objective:
  • Appetite stimulation with megestrol prescribed to combat weight loss associated with metastatic cancer and chemotherapy side effects.
• Assessment:
  • Rationale: Cancer-associated cachexia/anorexia is multifactorial, with hormonal dysregulation, cytokine production, and treatment side effects.
  • Historical Treatment: Improvement in appetite and weight gain with megestrol noted.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Megestrol at current dose; titrate if anorexia persists.
  • Incorporate high-calorie, protein-dense nutrition support.
  • Monitor for adverse effects (e.g., adrenal suppression, thromboembolic events).

Active Medication Review

• B-Complex (B1, B2, B6, nicotinamide):
  • Purpose: Supplementation for possible chemotherapy-induced deficiencies.
  • Recommendations: Continue if signs of neuropathy or deficiency are evident; consider periodic vitamin level assessments.
• Fulphila (pegfilgrastim):
  • Purpose: Stimulates WBC production to counteract neutropenia.
  • Recommendations: Continue as part of chemotherapy cycles; monitor CBC regularly.
• Metoclopramide:
  • Purpose: Anti-nausea agent for chemotherapy-induced symptoms.
  • Recommendations: Use PRN for breakthrough nausea; assess for extrapyramidal side effects.
• Magnesium Oxide:
  • Purpose: Treat or prevent hypomagnesemia or constipation.
  • Recommendations: Check serum magnesium periodically; adjust dose if diarrhea occurs.
• Megestrol:
  • Purpose: Appetite stimulant to combat cachexia.
  • Recommendations: Continue; monitor for thrombotic complications.
• Rivotril (clonazepam):
  • Purpose: Likely for anxiety, insomnia, or neuropathy.
  • Recommendations: Evaluate ongoing need; taper gradually if no longer required.
• Xarelto (rivaroxaban):
  • Purpose: Anticoagulation for chronic DVT.
  • Recommendations: Maintain regular follow-up for INR monitoring and clinical signs of bleeding.

2024-08-15

[taxol and carboplatin treatment cleared by lab results]

The patient is scheduled for treatment with Taxol and Carboplatin. Based on the blood cell count, electrolytes, liver, and renal function lab results from 2024-08-14, there is no evidence of contraindications.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-12-10 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • General subcutaneous edema.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • Enlargement of uterus with calcifications and bladder invasion. Enlarged LNs at retroperitoneum and pelvic cavity. Collapse of urinary bladder.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P bilateral double J catheters insertion. S/P foley catheter indwelling.
• 2024-11-26 KUB
  • S/P double J catheter insertion, bilateral.
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion in the urinary bladder.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon at L1-2 and L2-3 (right lateral aspect), L4-5 (left lateral aspect), and L5-S1.
• 2024-11-26 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P double J catheter insertion at bilateral side urinary tract.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-11-15 CXR
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
  • Scoliotic alignment of the thoracolumbar spine is noted.
• 2024-11-15 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-15 KUB
  • S/P double J cathter placement from pelvic cavity into renal region over both kidneys is found.
  • s/p Foley catheter placement.
  • Scoliotic alignment of the lumbar spine is found.
  • Increased intestinal gas is found.
• 2024-11-05, -10-29 KUB
  • S/P double J catheter insertion, left.
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion in the urinary bladder.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon at L1-2 and L2-3 (right lateral aspect), L4-5 (left lateral aspect), and L5-S1.
• 2024-10-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior MRI identified diffuse soft tissue tumors in the uterus with urinary bladder invasion is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastatic nodes in para-aortic space, para-cava space, bilateral common iliac chain, bilateral external iliac chain, and left internal iliac chain are noted again, stationary.
    • There is a metastatic node in left lower neck, 3.3 cm in size (the largest dimension).
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
    • S/P double J catheter insertion, left, but hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of left kidney is noted that is c/w occlusion of left double J catheter.
    • In addition, S/P Foley’s catheter insertion in the urinary bladder.
    • Prior MRI identified multiple bone lesions are not noted at the current CT. Please correlate with bone scan.
    • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side.
    • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon at L1-2 and L2-3 (right lateral aspect), L4-5 (left lateral aspect), and L5-S1.
    • There is mild ascites in right para-colic gutter space.
    • There is no focal abnormality in the gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, spleen & right kidney.
      
  • Impression:
    • Prior MRI identified diffuse soft tissue tumors in the uterus with urinary bladder invasion, and multiple metastatic nodes are noted again, stationary. It is c/w stable disease. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-09-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: Hepatitis
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface without definite lesion.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal veins and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • Anechoic lesion was noted at right kidney
      • Prominent right renal pelvis
      • C/W hydronephrosis, left kidney, post double J tube placement
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • Left pleural effusion
  • Diagnosis:
    • Renal cyst, RK
    • Prominent right renal pelvis
    • C/W hydronephrosis, left kidney, post double J tube placement
    • Left pleural effusion
• 2024-09-13 Microsonography
  • glaucoma suspect ou
  • Report: 115/109 c/d 0.60/0.48
• 2024-09-10 KUB
  • Bilateral clear psoas shadows. Unremarkable bowel gas pattern.
  • Placement of double lumen catheter, left side.
  • Placement of urinary Foley catheter.
• 2024-07-28 KUB
  • Lumbar spondylosis
  • s/p double J catheter insertion, Lt
• 2024-07-28 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-07-15, -07-05 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Patchy consolidation of LLL of the lung is noted.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-07-03 SONO - chest
  • Symptom: dyspnea
  • Indication: r/o pleural effusion
  • Clinical diagnosis: R/O endometrial malignancy with urinary bladder invasion, lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis, cstage T4N2aM1, cell type: Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma,
  • The patient was in: sitting upright posture while th chest echography was performed using: 3.75-mHz convex probe.
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • minimal free and anaechoic effusion
      • LLL atelectasis
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal pleural effusion
      • mild pleural thickening, subpleural consolidation in RLL
  • Special Procedure
    • A 16# long catheter was inserted into left 5th ICS along mid-posterior scapular line. 350ml light orange fluid was drained and sent for routine, BCS, bacteria/TB/fungus cultures and cell block and MTB-PCR
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, moderate, left
    • Atelectasis, LLL
    • Pleural thickening, bilateral
• 2024-07-01 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR to POOR
  • Average RE 66 dB HL; LE 61 dB HL
  • R’t moderately severe to profound SNHL.
  • L’t moderate to profound SNHL.
• 2024-06-29 MRI - brain
  • Findings
    • mild dilated intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • punctate white matter gliosis in the bilateral supratentorial brain; mild bilateral periventricular leukoaraiosis; old lacunar infarction in the left basal ganglion
  • IMP:
    • no evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-06-28 CT - chest
  • R/O endometrial malignancy with urinary bladder invasion, lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis, cstage T4N2aM1, cell type: Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, origin to be determine
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Consolidation of left lower lobe with moderate left pleural effusion is found.
    • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Minimal right pleural effusion is found.
    • Confluent lymphadenopathy at paraaortic region with extension to bilateral iliac fossa is found. The left ureter is oblerated by the soft tissue mass.
    • S/P double J cathter placement from pelvic cavity into renal region over left renal pelvis
    • Soft tissue mass at uterus is found measuring 10.2cm is found. Compatible with endometrial cancer.
    • Minimal ascites formation is found.
  • Imp:
    • Uterine endometrial cancer with pelvic side wall invasion, left ureter obliteration and bilateral paraaortic lymphadenopathy
    • Consolidation of left lower lobe with bilateral pleural effusion but no pulmonary meta is found in the study
• 2024-06-24 Aspiration Cytology - lymph node
  • Lymph node: Positive for malignancy
    
  • The smears show lymphocytes, neutrophils and many hyperchromatic atypical epithelial clusters, compatible with metastatic carcinoma. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2024-06-21 Patho - urinary bladder TUR
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Urinary bladder, tumor, TURBT — Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • B: Urinary bladder, tumor, TURBT — Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma — Mucularis propria involved by tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Section shows urinary bladder tissue with infiltration of nests of large pleomorphic tumor cells.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(focal +), GATA3(-), CK7(-), CK20(-), LCA(-), Vimentin(-), CD56(+), Synaptophysin(+), SMA(-), PAX8(-), and CD10(weak +).
    • B: Section shows urinary bladder tissue with infiltration of nests of large pleomorphic tumor cells. Mucularis propria is involved by invasive carcinoma.
• 2024-06-19 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI - Pelvis:
    • Diffuse soft tissue tumors in the uterus (from funds to cervical region), r/o endometrial malignancy.
    • Presence of hydrometra.
    • Irregular tumor in the urinary bladder.
    • Left hydronephrosis.
    • There are T2 hypointensity tumors, up to 6.3cm, r/o uterine myomas.
    • Unremarkable change of the liver, spleen, pancreas.
    • Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvic cavity and paraaortic regions, could be due to metastatic lymph nodes.
    • No ascites.
    • There are multiple bone lesions, r/o bone metastasis.
    • Urinary bladder tumors and left hydronephrosis.
    • Uterine myomas.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N: N2a(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IVB__(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Diffuse tumors in the uterine (from fundus to cervical region) with hydrometra, urinary bladder tumors and left hydronephrosis.
    • Diffuse lymph nodes enlargement (pelvic cavity and paraaortic region).
    • R/O endometrial malignancy with urinary bladder invasion, lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis.
    • cstage T4N2aM1.
• 2024-06-18 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Uterine mass: 171x75mm (malignancy cannot be ruled out)
• 2024-06-18 SONO - nephrology
  • Normal right kidney
  • Left hydronephrosis, mild to moderate degree
  • r/o mass lesion around the left kidney
  • r/o mass lesion of the uterus

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-16 ~ 2024-11-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • Endometrial large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma with urinary bladder invasion, lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis. cStage T4N2aM1, post chemptherapy with EP regimen (Carboplatin AUC 4, Ccr 65; Etoposide 80mg/m2 x 3 days) on 2024/07/02 ~ 2024/07/04 (C1), 2024/08/21 ~ 2024/08/23 (C2), 2024/09/26 ~ 2024/09/28 (C3)
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • Urinary tract infection (urine culture Acinetobacter baumannii)
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • dysuria for one day    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 79 year old female just discharge from our hospital on 2024/07/27 under diagnosis of Endometrial large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma with urinary bladder invasion, lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis. cStage T4N2aM1.
    • According to patient statement, urinary frequency, urgency and nocturia for months, she visited local clinic in MaoLi but in vain. Recently, she also suffered from left lower limb edema, epiasgastralgia and acid regurgitation.
    • She then came to our Infecious OPD, laboratory data showed anemia (HGB 9.6 g/dL), elevated CRP (8.8 mg/dL) without leukocyctosis, and poor renal function (BUN 4 mg/dL, Cr 1.46 mg/dL); urine routine within normal range.
    • She was then refered to Nephrology OPD, renal sonography on 2024/06/18 showed: 1. Normal right kidney, 2. Left hydronephrosis, mild to moderate degree, 3. r/o mass lesion around the left kidney, 4. r/o mass lesion of the uterus.
    • She was then refered to Gynecology OPD for further investigation. Pelvic examination showed whitish discharge, enlarged and cancerous vaginal portion, anteversion uterus with firm consistency, left parametrium indurated till pelvic wall, suspected cervical cancer status post biopsy.
    • Transvaginal sonography showed huge uterine mass of 171x75mm with a myoma 60x50mm, intra-uterine cavity with fluid.
    • Hance, she receive chemotherapy with EP (Carboplatin AUC 4, Ccr 65; Etoposide 80mg/m2 3 days) on 2024/07/02 ~ 2024/07/04 (C1), 2024/08/21 ~ 2024/08/23 (C2), 2024/09/26 (C3).
    • We arranged CT of abdomen for disease status on 2024/10/30. The CT of abdomen showed prior MRI identified diffuse soft tissue tumors in the uterus with urinary bladder invasion, and multiple metastatic nodes are noted again, stationary. S/P double J catheter insertion, left, but hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of left kidney is noted that is c/w occlusion of left double J catheter.
    • We consulted urologist for hydroureteronephrosis. On account of bladder invasion of neuroendocrine tumor with progression of bilateral hydronephrosis, she received bilateral DBJ insertion on 2024/11/06.
    • Under disease progressing, we changed regimen last hospitalization, she received chemotherapy with chemotherapy regimen: FOLFOX C1 (Oxaliplatin 65 mg/m2 self pay, Leucovorin 300mg/m2, Fluorouracil 300 mg/m2 bolus then 2400 mg/m2) on 2024/11/07.
    • This time, she suffered from distension of abdomen and dysuria on 2024/11/15. Therefore, she visited our ER for help. At ER, her vital sign showed BT 36.0’C, BP:110/54mmHg, PR 81/min, RR 18/min, SpO2 95% under room air. The blood analysis showed normocytic anemia (HGB 8.7 g/dl) and elevated CRP level (2.9 mg/dL). Urinalysis showed pyuria, bacteriuria (WBC 50-99/HPF, bacteria 2+). The CXR revealed Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
    • Under the impression of urinary tract infection, she was admitted to ordinary ward for further evaluation and management on 2024/11/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Flumarin was empirically prescribed with hydration. The urine culture showed Acinetobacter baumannii growth. Fever was subsided gradually, and the followed-up hemogram showed much improvement.
    • Due to stable consition, she received chemotherapy regimen: FOLFOX (Oxaliplatin 65 mg/m2 self pay, Leucovorin 300mg/m2, Fluorouracil 300 mg/m2 bolus then 2400 mg/m2) on 2024/11/07 (C1D15). After chemotherapy, she was discharged on 2024/11/30.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Adapine SRFC (nifedipine 30mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# Q12H 7D
    • Uretropic (forosemide 40mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-06-18 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • S
    • leg edema +
    • pelvic pain
    • left hydronephrosis
  • O
    • SONO gynecology
      • Myoma: 60 x 50 mm
      • R/O Uterine mass: 171x75 mm
    • PV:
      • discharge: whitish
      • VP: canceress, enlarged
      • UT: AV flexion hard
      • L’t para: indurated till
      • pelvic wall
      • R/O CC IIIb
• 2024-06-18 SOAP Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • S
    • Left leg edema recently
    • Renal sonogram showed left hydronephrosis, and mass lesion in the pelvic cavity, refer to GYN
• 2024-06-17 SOAP Infectious Disease Peng MingYe
  • S
    • recent cystitis symptom for two weeks, no fever, left lower limb edema also noted, visited local clinic without response, epiasgastralgia and acid regurgitation also noted.
    • Underlying hypertension
  • O
    • BP:110/47; HR:83; BH:158 cm; BW:54 kg; BMI:21.6, BT 36.7’C
    • Hgb 9.0, WBC 5930, CRP 8.8, UA 11.7, Cr 1.4
    • U/A: no UTI picture
  • A:
    • use Ceficin for UTI sequential treatment
  • P:
    • refer to Nephro OPD for possible CKD, renal echo and hyperuricemia.
  • Prescription
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# Q12H 7D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 1D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H

[consultation]

• 2024-11-02 Urology
  • Q
    • For change left double J stent and right hydronephrosis
    • A 79 year-old woman has Endometrial large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma with urinary bladder invasion, lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis. cStage T4N2aM1. The CT of abdomen showed right hydronephrosis.
    • We need your help for change left DJ and right hydronephrosis (right double J stent implantation, thanks a lot.
  • A
    • bladder invasion of neuroendocrine tumor with progression of bilateral hydronephrosis
    • bilateral PND or bilateral DBJ insertion will be discussed
• 2024-07-18 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • Patient was 79 years old women, history of Hypertension under medication and denied surgical history. This time, newly diagnosis Endometrial large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma with urinary bladder invasion, lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis. cStage T4N2aM1, s/p Carboplatin/Etoposide on 2024/07/02.
    • Due to urine culture showed VRE, for antibiotic use suggest for infection c ontrol. We need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • Zyvox 1# PO q12h for 5~7 days is suggested.
• 2024-06-20 Ear Nose Throat
• 2024-06-18 Urology

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-06
  • Surgery
    • Changing left tumor stent
    • Insertion of right tumor stent      
    • Cystoscopy
  • Finding
    • Suspect urethra involvement by tumor
    • Muscosal swelling over bladder base, near bilateral UO, bilateral UO could be identified
    • Bilateral new DBJs inserted smoothly
    • Turbid urine drained out from left UO after new tumor stent inserted
    • The stents were checked with fluoroscopy in correct position
• 2024-06-21
  • Surgery
    • Trnasurethral resection of bladder tumor
    • tumor stent insertion left      
  • Finding
    • urethra: no obvious stricture
    • urinary bladder
      • broad base tumor emerged from posterior and dome
      • supericial and deep part was cut down and sent for pathology exam
    • yellowish urine burst out when black guidewire and tumor stent insertion
    • the location of stent was checked with fluoroscopy

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-26 oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr D1 + leucovorin 300mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 440mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg D5W 500mL 48hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-07 oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr D1 + leucovorin 300mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 440mg D5W 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg D5W 500mL 48hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-30 - carboplatin AUC 4 300mg D5W 500mL 1hr D1 + etoposide 80mg/m2 110mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-09-26 - carboplatin AUC 4 280mg D5W 500mL 1hr D1 + etoposide 80mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-08-21 - carboplatin AUC 4 350mg D5W 500mL 1hr D1 + etoposide 80mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-07-02 - carboplatin AUC 4 400mg D5W 500mL 1hr D1 + etoposide 80mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-12-12

Findings

• Renal Dysfunction:
  • eGFR on 2024-12-10 is 10.42 mL/min/1.73m², indicating severe chronic kidney disease (CKD, Stage 5). This marks a progressive decline from 41.26 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-12-05.
  • BUN is markedly elevated (194 mg/dL on 2024-12-10), consistent with uremia.
  • Creatinine is 4.35 mg/dL on 2024-12-10, up from 1.32 mg/dL on 2024-12-05, further indicating worsening renal function.
• Electrolyte Imbalances:
  • Hyponatremia (Sodium 125 mmol/L on 2024-12-10) indicates potential chronic volume overload or dilutional hyponatremia. Sodium was already below normal (128 mmol/L on 2024-12-05).
  • Potassium is low-normal (3.8 mmol/L on 2024-12-10) but requires monitoring due to diuretic use (furosemide).
• Infection and Inflammation:
  • Significant pyuria (≥100 WBC/HPF), hematuria (6-9 RBC/HPF), and bacteriuria (3+ on 2024-12-10) point to a urinary tract infection (UTI).
  • CRP is elevated (35.5 mg/dL on 2024-12-10), correlating with systemic inflammation or infection.
  • Antibiotic therapy includes Levofloxacin (IV) started on 2024-12-10, consistent with guideline-based empiric therapy for complicated UTIs (Infectious Diseases Society of America [IDSA], 2022).
• Hematological Findings:
  • Anemia with hemoglobin 8.6 g/dL on 2024-12-10 (down from 9.8 g/dL on 2024-12-05) is consistent with anemia of CKD.
  • Elevated white blood cell count (24.33 x10³/µL on 2024-12-10) with 93.6% neutrophils aligns with active infection or inflammation.
• Fluid Overload and Cardiac Function:
  • Elevated NT-proBNP (11,968.4 pg/mL on 2024-07-28) suggests possible congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbation or fluid overload.
  • Furosemide is used for diuresis but requires careful monitoring of electrolytes and renal perfusion.
• Current Medications:
  • Valsartan (ARB) may exacerbate hyperkalemia and reduce renal perfusion in CKD patients.
  • Diuretics (Furosemide) are necessary but may worsen electrolyte disturbances and hypovolemia.

Recommendations

• Immediate Interventions:
  • UTI Management:
    • Send urine culture to confirm pathogen and antibiotic sensitivity.
    • Continue Levofloxacin pending sensitivity results. If septicemia is suspected, escalate to broader-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., piperacillin-tazobactam).
  • Fluid Management:
    • Optimize diuretic therapy to alleviate fluid overload while avoiding hypovolemia.
    • Gradual correction of sodium levels if symptomatic hyponatremia occurs.
• Renal Function:
  • Dialysis Preparation:
    • Discuss initiation of dialysis with nephrology if uremic symptoms (e.g., confusion, nausea, or pericarditis) worsen.
  • Monitoring:
    • Daily assessment of electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, and eGFR.
    • Regular fluid balance (intake/output) monitoring.
• Anemia Management:
  • Test iron status (serum iron, TIBC, ferritin) and correct deficiencies with IV iron if needed.
  • Consider ESAs to target hemoglobin levels above 10 g/dL after addressing infection and iron deficiency.
• Cardiac Function:
  • Perform echocardiography to evaluate left ventricular function and guide management of fluid overload.
  • Monitor for CHF exacerbation with serial NT-proBNP levels.
• Monitoring and Chronic Management:
  • Sodium and potassium monitoring every 24-48 hours due to risk of rapid fluctuations.
  • Monitor CRP levels and WBC trends to evaluate infection control.

2024-08-20

[adjusting carboplatin and etoposide dosing for renal impairment]

The patient’s kidney function is trending downward.

With an eGFR of 37, if carboplatin is to be used, it is recommended to administer 75% of the usual dose for patients with a CrCl of 15 to 50 mL/minute.

For carboplatin AUC dosing using the Calvert formula, with the following patient details - age 79 years, weight 48.5 kg, creatinine 1.43 mg/dL, target AUC 4 mg/mL/min, and female gender - the calculated total dose is 197.7 mg.

• 2024-08-19 BUN 44 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-19 eGFR 37.93 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2024-08-19 Creatinine 1.42 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-08 Creatinine 0.71 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-05 Creatinine 0.64 mg/dL

Carboplatin AUC Dosing (Calvert) Calculator - 2024-08-20 - https://reference.medscape.com/calculator/169/carboplatin-auc-dosing-calvert

2024-07-17

[tube feeding: options for administering Adapine and Const-K]

The half-life elimination of nifedipine varies among different populations: in healthy adults, it ranges from 2 to 5 hours; in individuals with cirrhosis, it extends to 7 hours; and in the elderly, it also reaches about 7 hours when using extended-release tablets.

Adapine S.R.F.C. (sustained-release film-coated) tablets are designed not to break down within the body, hence it is common to find the intact outer shell in the patient’s feces. The design of these tablets is meant to maintain steady drug levels in the bloodstream. Crushing these tablets will compromise their slow-release properties, making them ineffective at sustaining intended drug concentrations. If there is a need to continue using this medication, it should ideally be administered in divided doses to maintain stable blood levels.

Const-K 750mg is an extended-release tablet that delivers 10 mEq of potassium per tablet and is the only oral potassium supplement available in this hospital. If injectable potassium supplementation is not preferred, Const-K tablets can be crushed into fine particles for easier administration with water.

[evaluating the possibility of fungal infection in unresolved lung consolidation]

Neutropenia has largely resolved, yet CRP levels remain elevated while PCT has returned to normal ranges. Based on the comparison of CXR images from 2024-07-15 and 2024-07-05, patchy consolidation in the lower left lobe of the lung showed no improvement. If respiratory symptoms do not improve, a fungal infection could be suspected.

• 2024-07-17 WBC 3.41 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-16 WBC 3.37 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-15 WBC 0.61 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-11 WBC 0.24 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-08 WBC 0.26 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-05 WBC 11.74 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-01 WBC 3.41 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-16 CRP 15.8 mg/dL

• 2024-07-15 CRP 15.3 mg/dL

• 2024-07-11 CRP 23.4 mg/dL

• 2024-07-08 CRP 14.3 mg/dL

• 2024-07-05 CRP 34.2 mg/dL

• 2024-07-16 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.32 ng/mL

• 2024-07-15 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.42 ng/mL

• 2024-07-11 Procalcitonin (PCT) 1.89 ng/mL

• 2024-07-08 Procalcitonin (PCT) 11.44 ng/mL

• 2024-07-05 Procalcitonin (PCT) 13.06 ng/mL

2024-07-10

[carboplatin and etoposide administration and subsequent neutropenia]

Carboplatin and etoposide were administered on 2024-07-02, and neutropenia was noted on 2024-07-08. Given the elevated CRP and PCT levels, infection cannot be ruled out. Consequently, a 3-day course of Granocyte (lenograstim) was initiated on 2024-07-08. Blood transfusions were also conducted on 2024-07-01, 2024-07-05, and 2024-07-09. These measures are considered appropriate for the condition.

• 2024-07-08 Procalcitonin (PCT) 11.44 ng/mL

• 2024-07-05 Procalcitonin (PCT) 13.06 ng/mL

• 2024-07-08 CRP 14.3 mg/dL

• 2024-07-05 CRP 34.2 mg/dL

• 2024-07-08 WBC 0.26 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-07-05 WBC 11.74 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-07-01 WBC 3.41 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-06-30 WBC 3.76 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-06-18 WBC 5.77 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-06-17 WBC 5.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-08 HGB 8.9 g/dL
  

• 2024-07-05 HGB 8.0 g/dL
  

• 2024-07-01 HGB 8.2 g/dL
  

• 2024-06-30 HGB 8.7 g/dL
  

• 2024-06-18 HGB 9.6 g/dL

• 2024-07-08 PLT 103 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-07-05 PLT 227 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-07-01 PLT 271 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-06-30 PLT 253 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-06-18 PLT 326 *10^3/uL

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[MedRec]

• 2024-09-04 ~ 2024-10-08 POMR Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: 37%, with left side pleural effusion, New York Heart Association Functional class III -> II
    • Left pleural effusion post thoracentesis with transudate fluid on 2024/09/06 and 2024/09/25
    • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
    • Moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation and moderate mitral regurgitation
    • Severe pulmonary hypertension
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Hypertension
    • Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3
    • Myasthenia gravis
    • Enlarged prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Hypokalemia
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Worsen exertional dyspnea and lower limbs pitting edema in the past two weeks.
  • Present illness history
    • This time, he had recurring pitting edema in his lower limbs for one year. In the past two weeks, his condition has worsened and become orthopneic. Also had poor appetite and decrease of urine output, but no paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), chest pain, radiation pain, cold sweating, increase of sputum or fever during this peroid. So he returned to our CV clinic for help.
    • Echocardiography was done on 2024/05/14, which revealed LVEF 56%, normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without outflow tract obstruction, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 3 (restrictive pattern), moderate MR and moderate to severe TR, possible severe pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 73 mmHg.
    • Under impression of heart failure and severe pulmonary hypertension, he was admitted to our ward for further management and care.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Budema (bumetamide 1mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Budema (bumetamide 1mg) 1# PRNQD 7D diuretics for weight > 1kg or edema
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 0.5# QD 14D
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg/10mEq) 1# TID 3D
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 0.5# QDAC 14D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 14D
    • Zulitor FC (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN 14D
• 2024-03-14 ~ 2024-03-16 POMR Urology Cai YaoZhou
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right inguinal hernia status post right herniorrhaphy on 2024-03-15
    • Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease(COPD)
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
  • CC
    • Right inguinal mass, reducible, with pain intermittenlty since 2024-01
  • Present illness history
    • He receive laparoscopic left hernia repair, total extra-peritoneal approach on 2023-03-21. After operation, right inguinal mass, reducible, with pain intermittenlty since 2024-01. He then visited our urologic clinic for help. At our OPD, physical examination revealed showed RIH.
    • Under the impression of right inguinal hernia and right herniorrhaphy was advised. After well explaining, the patient agreed. This time, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the surgery of right herniorrhaphy was performed on 2024-03-15. Postoperative course was uneventful. With fair urination and stable condition, he was discharged today and would be followed up at urologic clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 5D
• 2023-03-21 ~ 2023-03-23 POMR Urology Cai YaoZhou
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left inguinal hernia status post laparoscopic left hernia repair, total extra-peritoneal approach on 2023-03-21
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Myasthenia gravis
    • G6PD deficiency
    • Heart failure with preserved fraction (Left ventricular ejection fraction:58%), ischemic cardiomyopathy related, New York Heart Association Classification III with pulmonary congestion
  • CC
    • Left inguinal mass, reducible, with pain intermittenlty for 2-3 years.
  • Present illness history
    • He has suffered from left inguinal mass, reducible, with pain intermittenlty for 2-3 years. He complained the mass increased in size and tenderness for months. He then visited our urologic clinic for help.
    • At our OPD, physical examination revealed showed LIH 3 finger, suspect RIH. Under the impression of left inguinal hernia and suspect right inguinal hernia, laparoscope herniorrhaphy was advised. After well explaining, the patient agreed. This time, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
    • Constipation: yes
    • Cough: no
    • Weight lifting: yes
    • Voiding dysfunction: yes
  • Course of inpatient treatment
  • After admission, the surgery of laparoscopic left hernia repair, total extra-peritoneal approach was performed smoothly on 2023-03-21. Post op, his wound no oozing, but mild wound pain was noted. Under stable condition and good oral intake, we let him discharged today and arranged OPD follow schedule.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 3D if pain
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 2D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • Transamin (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 2D
• 2023-01-15 ~ 2023-01-19 POMR Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diastolic heart failure with preserved fraction (Left ventricular ejection fraction: 58%), ischemic cardiomyopathy related, New York Heart Association Classification III to II with pulmonary congestion
    • Acute pulmonary edema improved
    • Restrictive cardiomyopathy
    • Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
    • Myasthenia gravis
    • Benign prostate hyperplasia
    • G6PD deficiency
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Worse legs edema and orthopnea in recent one weeks.
  • Present illness history
    • According to statement of the patient, he felt worse legs edema and orthopnea in recent one weeks. There was no decrease of urine output, PND, chest pain, radiation pain, cold sweating, increase of sputum or fever during this peroid. So he thereby came to our emergency department on 2023/1/15.
    • At ER, his conscious was clear but tachycardia was found (TPR:36/101/18, BP: 123/60mmHg, SpO2:97%). The serum examination show no leukocytosis or anemia (Hb:12.8g/dl,MCV 103.8fL), hyperglyceremia(Glu:192mg/dl),elevation of NT-proBNP (2614pg/mL), abnormal cardiac function (hs Troponin-I:48.6). We check CXR show increased opacity in both lower lung zones and EKG revealed sinus tachycardia. Chest echo show minimal pleral effusion. Under impression of heart failure with preserved fraction (Left ventricular ejection fraction:58%), ischemic cardiomyopathy related, New York Heart Association Classification III with pulmonary congestion, he was admitted to our ward for further management and care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, medication with IV lasix was used in addition to OPD medication as MRA, statins and BPH drug.
    • We adjust anticoagulation agent with licodin to plavix due to coronary artery disease and didn’t used bokey due to G6PD deficiency.
    • Much amount of urine output developed after IV lasix teatment, and his clinical condition improved a lot.
    • The follow-up CXR performed on 2023/01/18 showed significant regression of pulmonary congestion. Thus IV lasix was shifted to oral form.
    • The cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2023/01/08 after well explained the risk and the procedures to the patient and family.
    • Coronary angiography was done via right radial artery smoothly which revealed patent coronary artery, diastolic heart failure and pending report.
    • The patient tolerated this procedures well without complications. We also continue plavix later. The right wrist cath wound healed well. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed.
    • We add low dosage Cabudan and bisoprolol for heart failure treatment. We had educated the patient and his family about dietary control with water restriction and body weight monitor of heart failure. The patient felt much improvement of clinical condition. There was no chest tightness, chest pain or dyspnea complaine. Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2023/01/19 and outpatient treatment followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cabudan (captopril 25mg) 0.5# BID 14D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 0.5# QD 14D if SBP < 100 or HR < 60 hold once
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# PRNQD 14D if weight gain > 1.5kg or shortness of breath
• 2022-11-01 ~ 2022-11-08 POMR Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction New York Heart Association Functional class III
    • Bilateral pleural effusion
    • Restrictive cardiomyopathy
    • Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
    • Myasthenia gravis
    • Benign prostate hyperplasia
    • G6PD deficiency
    • Hypokalemia, improving
  • CC
    • Exertional dyspnea in recent one years and progressive dyspena with both legs edema in recent two months then worse legs edema and orthopnea in recent two weeks
  • Present illness history
    • This 78 year-old-man had disease of syncope twice with head injury history on 2017 without definite diagnosis and no more syncope again in recent years, he had history of HTN, restrictive cardiomyopathy, Chronic ischemic heart disease, Pure hypercholesterolemia, Benign prostate hyperplasia, cataract for years and Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction New York Heart Association Functional class II-III for 1+ years, COPD and Myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer and GERD in this years. He was regular CV + Neuro + CM + GI + OPH + GU OPD follow up and medication control.
    • This time, he felt exertional dyspnea in recent one years, Echocardiography was performed on 2022-04-14 revealed:
      • Prominent concentric LVH and apical hypertrophy with Gr III LV diastolic dysfunction; mild RV hypertrophy with impaired RV relaxation; mildly dilated LA.
      • Preserved LV and RV systolic function (LVEF 66%).
      • Aortic valve sclerosis and mild aortic root calcification.
      • Mild mitral annulus calcification with mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Thallium scan also performed on 2022-04-21 revealed
      • Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia at the septum and inferolateral wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the inferoapical wall and anteroseptal wall.
      • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the posterior wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture. Medication control first and suggested CAG if symptoms persistent.
    • However he had progressive dyspena with both legs edema in recent two months, also arrange vein dopplar on 2022-10-05 revealed
      • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
      • Both lower leg soft tissue edema
      • A lymph node size 0.711.16 cm in right femoral area.
    • Chest echo performed on 2022/10/06 drainage Left side 320 ml yellowish pleural effusion (transudate), so he was came to our CV OPD for further help.
    • According to statement of the patient, he felt worse legs edema and orthopnea in recent two weeks. There was no decrease of urine output, PND, chest pain, radiation pain, cold sweating, increase of sputum or fever during this peroid. He also had BW gain from 60 to 64.8kg in recent two months.
    • At CV OPD follow up CXR revealed increae bilpleural effusion and serum examination show no leukocytosis or anemia, normal renal function with mild hyponaturmia and hypoalbuminemia.
    • Under impression of Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction New York Heart Association Functional class III, he was admitted to our ward for further management and care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission to CV ward, medication with IV lasix and go on OPD mediction for underline disease control. Water and salt restriction also educated for heart failure control and on telemetry EKG for close monitor heart rate and rhythm.
    • Echocardiography was perfomred on 2022/11/02 and revealed Dilated LA, LV, Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion, LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation (LVEF58%), Minimal amount pericardial effusion, No tamponade, No pericardial constriction at present, Left pleural effusion, Mild MR, TR, AR, PR and mild Pulmonary HTN.    
    • After above treatment, his clinical symptoms mild improved after fluid overload control, we also given radi-k for correct hypokalemia, favor diuretics related. Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2022/11/08 and outpatient treatment followed up was arranged. Maybe arrange CAG later for CAD survey after more stable condition.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 3D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 3D

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[exam findings]

• 2024-10-23 Sonography - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 77 * 62 mm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: 1.49 / 4.21 cm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 41 x 40 mm ,
        Congenital Anomaly:
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 5.6 mm
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 19 * 6 mm
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 22 * 16 mm
        • Cyst: 14 * 12 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC:
      • No fluid
        
  • IMP:
    • R/O Adenomyosis
    • Uterine myoma
• 2024-10-22 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • s/p left partial mastectomy.
    • Low density soft tissue lesion at uterine cervix measuring 7.05cm in largest dimension is found. r/o cervical cancer or others.
  • Imaging Report Form for Cervical Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:1(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-07-12 - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Indication: Acid regurgitation
  • Findings
    • Esophagus
      • Skip mucosa break > 5mm was noted at EC junction.
    • Stomach
      • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was found.
    • Duodenum
      • Normal at 1st and 2nd portion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B
    • Superficial gastritis
• 2024-07-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (99 - 29) / 99 = 70.71%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR, trivial AR and trivial TR
    • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-06-29 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Mild scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
• 2024-06-07 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • Diagnosis
    • F2024-00235: Breast, left, partial mastectomy —- Invasive carcinoma of no special type
    • S2024-11666: Breast, left, 10-11 o’clock, re-excision —- Negative for malignancy
    • Resection margin: free
    • Lymph node, left axilla, sentinel, lymphadenecomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: Anatomic stage: pStage IA, pT1cN0(sn)(if cM0)
      • Prognostic stage: IA
  • Gross Description
    • Breast: Size:
      • F2024-00235: partial mastectomy: 5.6 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
      • S2024-11666: re-excision at 10-11 o’clock: 7.5 x 3.7 x 1.8 cm
    • Skin: Size: F2024-00235: 2.4 x 0.9 cm.
      
    • Nipple: Not Included
      
    • Tumor: Size: F2024-00235: 1.7 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm (tumor invasion along the biopsy needle tract).
    • Resection Margin:
      • F2024-00235: Free, 0.1 cm from the 10-11 o’clock margin
        
      • S2024-11666: Free of tumor
    • Lymph node: sentinel
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • F2024-00235: Rerpesentative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-2: sentinel lymph nodes, bisected; FsB: resection margin 10-11 o’clock, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: skin; X2: breast, non-tumor; X3-5: tumor.
      • S2024-11666: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-3.
  • Microscopic Description
    • For Invasive Carcinoma
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma (mm): 17 x 9 x 7 mm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): grade II (score 7)
        • Tubule formation: score 3
        • Nuclear pleomorphism: score 3
        • Mitotic count: score 1
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
        • Skin involvement: Absent
        • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: not received
    • For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
      • Tumor size (mm): 4 x 3 mm
      • Nuclear grade: 2
        
      • Architectural pattern: Non-comedo
      • Tumor necrosis: Absent
        
    • Margins:
      • F2024-00235: Free, 0.1 cm from the 10-11 o’clock margin
        
      • S2024-11666: Free of tumor
    • Nodal status: Negative, sentinel
      • No. examined: 2
      • No. macrometastases (> 2 mm): 0
      • No. micrometastases (> 0.2 ~ 2 mm and/or > 200 cells): 0
      • No. isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2 mm and <= 200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect: patient not received
    • Lymphovascular invasion: present
    • Perineural invasion: absent.
    • Immunohistochemical Study: S2024-10174
• 2024-06-06 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Probably a sentinel lymph node at the left axillary region.
• 2024-06-05 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2024-06-03 CT - chest
  • Indication: 2024/05/20 PATHO-breast biopsy, left, 1/ 2.36, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma
  • Findings:
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: an abnormal enhancing lesion at upper outer quadrant of left breast 11mm.
    • enlarged uterus with ill-defined poorly enhanced lesion (56mm)
    • two small gallstones up to 4mm.
    • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis. no destructive lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • left breast cancer. uterine mass, myoma?
    • no abnormality in both lungs. no regional or distant LAP.
• 2024-05-20 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, 1/ 2.36, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
  • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 95%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67 (30%), p63 (-), E-cadherin (+).
• 2024-04-23 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas as described
    • R/O left breast tumor
  • BI-RADS:
    • 4a. suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered (low suspicion for malignancy: 2-10%)

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-07-01 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for planned C/T (plan: AC4 Q2W than docetaxel4 Q3W) and R/T after a few months.
    • This 46-year-old female has the underlying disease of thalassemia, leading to chronic anemia, under Foliromin control.
    • Tracing back her history, her grandmother had breast cancer. She denied cancer history and operation history. She also denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She had obstetric of G1P1A0, with a 5-year-old son, breast feeding. She denied oral contraceptive pills or hormone agents before.
    • She had hypermenorrhea symptom since half year ago, and went to LMD where ferrous agents was prescribed. She had her first time screening mammography (MMG) on 2024/04, which showed focal asymetry about 1.1cm in outer hemisphere of left breast, BIRADS-0. A palpable mass at left breast was noted. Due to above reason.
    • Sono-guided biopsy on 2024/05/20 showed invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST. IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 95%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67 (30%), p63 (-), E-cadherin (+), s/p left partial mastectomy and SLNB (sentinel lymph node biopsy) was performed smoothly on 2024/06/06.
    • This time, she is admitted for first chemotherapy and 2D heart echo on 2024/06/29.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • Subjective:
      • This 46-year-old female had obstetric of G1P1A0, with a 5-year-old son, partial breast feeding. She denied oral contraceptive pills or hormone agents before. She had hypermenorrhea symptom since half year ago, and went to LMD where ferrous agents was prescribed. She had her first time screening mammography (MMG) on 2024/04, which showed focal asymetry about 1.1cm in outer hemisphere of left breast, BIRADS-0. A palpable mass at left breast was noted. Due to above reason. Sono-guided biopsy on 2024/05/20 showed invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST. IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR(+, 95%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative(score=0), Ki-67(30%), p63 (-), E-cadherin (+), s/p left partial mastectomy and SLNB (sentinel lymph node biopsy) was performed smoothly on 2024/06/06. This time, she is admitted for first chemotherapy and 2D heart echo on 2024/06/29.
        • Previous RT: denied.
        • Other disease: Thalassemia, leading to chronic anemia, under Foliromin control.
        • Family history: her grandmother had breast cancer.
          • Habit: Alcohol: denied; Smoking: heavy smoker, quitted; betel nut: denied.
          • Married. Caregiver: her husband. Job: office. Mild or no economic stress at least.
          • Language: Mandarin. Taiwanese.
          • Religion: Buddhism.
    • Objective:
      • General Condition-ECOG:1.
      • PE, 2024/7/1: No SCF LAPs.
      • Pathology
        • F2024-00235: Breast, left, partial mastectomy —- Invasive carcinoma of no special type, 1.7 cm (tumor invasion along the biopsy tract); S2024-11666: Breast, left, 10-11 o’clock, re-excision —- Negative for malignancy; IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 95%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score = 0), Ki-67 (30%), p63 (-), E-cadherin (+).
        • Resection margin: free 0.1 cm from 10-11 o’clock margin; re-excision: free.
        • Lymph node, left axilla, sentinel, lymphadenecomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
        • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: Anatomic stage: pStage IA, pT1cN0(sn)(if cM0); Prognostic stage: IA.
      • Images:
        • Breast sonogram, 2024/4/23: Location: Left1’/2.36 cm; Size: 0.74x0.73cm; Margins: circumscribed.
          
        • Chest CT, 2024/6/3: An abnormal enhancing lesion at upper outer quadrant of left breast 11mm. Enlarged uterus with ill-defined poorly enhanced lesion (56mm). Imp: left breast cancer. uterine mass, myoma? No abnormality in both lungs; no regional or distant LAP.
          
        • CEA: 0.792, CA153: 22.791 (2024/6/4).
    • Diagnosis:
      • Left breast cancer, pT1cN0(sn) cM0, s/p left partial mastectomy and SLNB (sentinel lymph node biopsy) on 2024/06/06, ECOG 1; planning to receive AC4 Q2W than docetaxel4 Q3W.
    • Plan:
      • After adjuvant C/T finishes, I suggest adjuvant RT to left breast & scar for 4000cGy/16 fractions & 5000cGy/20 fractions. Possible toxicity & efficacy are told to her and her husband.
      • It is recommended to make an appointment at the radiation oncology clinic during the last chemotherapy session.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-11 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-15 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-10-21 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-16 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr (D Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-27 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 99mg NS 100mL 15min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 990mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-10 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 99mg NS 100mL 15min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 990mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-20 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 96mg NS 100mL 15min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 960mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-01 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 99mg NS 100mL 15min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 990mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-09-16

[thalassemia management and stable lab results, transition from ac to docetaxel treatment: neutropenia monitoring advised]

After four AC regimen treatments on 2024-07-01, 2024-07-20, 2024-08-10, and 2024-08-27, leukopenia events were frequently observed about one week after each session. The AC treatment cycle has now been completed, and the patient has begun treatment with docetaxel. It is recommended to continue monitoring for neutropenia.

The patient has a comorbidity of thalassemia, which manifests as anemia. Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID has been prescribed for management. Electrolytes are balanced, and liver and kidney functions remain stable, with no need for dosage adjustments based on current conditions. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-09-13 HGB 8.5 g/dL

• 2024-09-13 WBC 7.90 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-06 WBC 0.59 x10^3/uL ***

• 2024-08-27 WBC 8.20 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-26 WBC 2.30 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-08-25 WBC 1.17 x10^3/uL **

• 2024-08-16 WBC 2.23 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-08-10 WBC 4.15 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-26 WBC 3.71 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-20 WBC 3.26 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-08 WBC 2.90 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-06-29 WBC 11.48 x10^3/uL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-11-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines, L3 and L5spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • A faint hot spot in the anterior aspect of left 6th rib and mildly increased activity in the greater trochanter of left femur. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-11-12 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/04/17.
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stable in size.
    • There are few metalic coils implantation at the gastroduodenal artery that are c/w TAE for prior GI bleeding.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stable in size.
    • It is c/w duodenal cancer S/P C/T with stable disease.
• 2024-10-07 Neurosonography
  • Moderate atheromatous lesions in right BIF; mild atherosclerotic lesions in right SCA, left mid CCA, bilateral proximal ICA.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral arterial flows.
• 2024-09-04 CT - abdomen
  • Impression
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stationary.
• 2024-07-08 Retinal Color Photography
  • Both eyes: proliferative diabetic retinopathy, PDR
• 2024-05-04 Microsonography
  • PDR, ou
• 2024-04-23 Patho - omentum biopsy
  • Omentum/abdominal wall, excision — consistent with metastatic duodenal adenocarcinoma
  • Specimen submitted in fresh consists of 2 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 2.0 x 1.9 x 1.0 cm. On cutting, 2 solid and firm tumors, measuring up to 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm are seen. The tumors are very close (< 0.1 cm) to peripheral resection margins. Representative section is taken in one cassette for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, all residual tissue is submitted in a cassette X.
  • Sections show fibroadipose tissue with foreign body reaction and metastatic adenocarcinoma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), and CDX2(-). The results are consistent with metastatic duodenal adenocarcinoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study.
• 2024-04-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (83.1 - 22.8) / 83.1 = 72.56%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Trivial mitral regurgitation
    • Thick IVS and LVPW, dilated LA
• 2024-04-17 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/12/15.
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stationary.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • There are few metalic coils implantation at the gastroduodenal artery that are c/w TAE for prior GI bleeding.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
    • There is severe fatty liver, grade 5.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stationary.
• 2024-04-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-03-12 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the 3rd portion of the duodenum. Malignancy of low FDG uptake can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the midline upper abdominal and right anterior lower abdominal walls. The nature is to be determined (inflammatory process? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likey.
• 2024-03-01 MRI - pancreas
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/12/15.
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stationary.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • There are few metalic coils implantation at the gastroduodenal artery that are c/w TAE for prior GI bleeding.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stationary.
    • Follow up CT 3 months later is indicated.
• 2023-12-25 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/09/12.
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stationary.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • There are few metalic coils implantation at the gastroduodenal artery that are c/w TAE for prior GI bleeding.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted again, stationary.
• 2023-11-14 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon, descending, biopsy — tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Section shows a fragment of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic and elongated nuclei.
• 2023-11-13 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope had been inserted up to cecum. Much stool in colon. A 0.3 cm Is polyp was noted at descending colon. Biopsy was done
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Colon polyp, descending colon, s/p biopsy
    • Internal hemorrhoid
    • Poor colon preparation
• 2023-10-25 L-spine AP + Lat (including sacrum)
  • loss of the natural curvature of the spine
  • mild spondylolisthesis at L5-S1
  • mild decreased disc spaces in upper L-spine discs
  • unremarkable change in the paravertebral region
  • mild anterior spur formation at the L-spine.
• 2023-10-25 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Normal bone alignment
• 2023-10-17 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the septum, inferoposterior wall and basal lateral wall.
• 2023-10-11 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • MNCV: delayed CMAPs onset latency of left ulnar nerve; decreased CMAPs amplitude of left ulnar and bilateral peroneal nerves; slow motor conduction velocity of left median, bilateral ulnar nerves and bilateral peroneal nerves
    • SNCV: decreased SNAPs amplitude of all examined nerves; slow sensory conduction velocity of bilateral ulnar and left median nerve
    • F-wave: delayed responses of bilateral peroneal and tibial nerves
    • H-reflex: no recordable responses of bilateral lower limbs.
    • Thermal quantitative sensory test showed abnormal warm and cold threshold in right upper and lower limbs.
  • Conclusion
    • The NCV study suggested bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy, left ulnar neuropathy with axonal injury, right ulnar neuropathy across elbow, left median distal neuropathy.
    • Thermal quantitative sensory test showed abnormal warm and cold threshold in right upper and lower limbs.
    • Please correlate with clinical features.
• 2023-10-04 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Right axis deviation
• 2023-10-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (83 - 14) / 83 = 83.13%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 83
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR; mild PR.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.
• 2023-09-12 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Duodenal cancer s/p C/T and CCRT
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P TAE.
    • Mild wall thickening of stomach and duodenum. Some LNs at upper abdomen with stable condition.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Subcutaneous fat stranding at bil. abdominal wall.
    • Normal appearance of liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys.
    • Invisible gallbladder.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Mild wall thickening of stomach and duodenum. Some LNs at upper abdomen with stable condition.
• 2023-05-08 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Duodenal cancer s/p RT and bypass
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • s/p doudenal op.
    • Minimal infiltration around the surgical region is found. Post op. change is favored. Suggest follow up.
    • s/p coil placement at doudenum.
  • Imp: s/p C/T and doudenal op.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study but follow up is suggested.
• 2023-02-14 Patho - gallbladder (benign lesion)
  • Gallbladder, laparoscopic cholecystectomy — cholelithiasis with acute cholecystitis
  • Microscopically, it shows acute cholecystitis with congestion, submucosal fibrosis, mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate with Rokitansky-Aschoff sinus formation.
• 2023-02-07 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 57 y/o male patient with duodenal cancer post C/T.
  • With and without contrast enhancement:
    • S/P TAE with vascular colin in gastroduodenal artery.
    • Duodenal wall thickening with enhancement, c/w duodenal malignancy. Irregular poor enhancing tumor, 2.2cm in medial aspect of the duodenal 2nd portion with mesentery fatty infiltrate, progression.
    • Prominent fluid retention in the stomach, could be due to gastric outlet obstruction.
    • Stationary lymph nodes hepatoduodenal ligament.
    • Presence gallbladder stones.
    • Bulging contour at left adrenal gland.
  • Impression:
    • S/P TAE with vascular colin in gastroduodenal artery.
    • Duodenal malignancy with gastric outlet obstruction.
    • Progression of irregular poor enhancing tumor in medial aspect of the duodenal 2nd portion with mesentery invasion.
    • Stationary regional lymph nodes.
• 2023-02-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (103 - 27) / 103 = 73.79%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
• 2023-02-06 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2023-11-21 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2022-11-16, -09-28, -08-29, -08-25 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2022-11-16 CT - abdomen
  • History: UGI bleeding
    • 20220808 gastroscopy: One 25mm ulcer with elevated margin was noted at AW side of bulb/SDA. Patho: duodenal adenocarcinoma
    • 20220817 CT: duodenal adenocarcinoma or metastatic node with superior mesenteric vein invasion? cT4N2M0, cstage: IIIB
  • MD CT of the abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Bi-phasic dynamic CT images were obtained during non-enhanced, arterial phase, and portal venous phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformated isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2022/08/17.
    • Prior CT identified lobulated wall thickening in duodenal bulb measuring 1.5 cm in wall thickness is noted again, increasing in size to 2.1 cm. The stomach shows marked distension that may be gastric outlet obstruction?
      • Please correlate with gastroscopy.
      • In addition, There is a poor enhancing mass measuring 2.5 cm in the medial aspect of the duodenal 2nd portion with direct invasion the superior mesenteric vein is noted again, decreasing in size to 1.8 cm that may be metastatic node S/P C/T with partial response .
      • The differential diagnosis include adenocarcinoma with exophytic growth?
      • Prior CT identified two enlarged nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament are noted again, mild decreasing in size that are c/w metastatic nodes S/P C/T with partial response.
    • There are several gallstones.
    • There are few metalic coils implantation at the gastroduodenal artery that are c/w TAE for prior GI bleeding.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the duodenal bulb shows mild increasing in size. However, metastatic nodes show decreasing in size.
• 2022-08-23 All-RAS + BRAF mutations assay
  • All-RAS mutations assay
    • Detection range
      • KRAS codon 12, 13, 59, 61, 117, 146
      • NRAS codon 12, 13, 59, 61, 117, 146
    • Results
      • There was no variant detected in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
    • Interpretation
      • The current study and treatment guidelines indicate that patients with RAS mutation may not benefit from the anti-EGFR antibody treatment. Patients with no RAS mutation are more likely to have disease control by using anti-EGFR antibody treatment.
  • BRAF mutations assay
    • Detection range
      • BRAF codon 600
    • Results
      • There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene.
    • Interpretation
      • The current study and treatment guidelines indicate that patients with BRAF mutation may not benefit from the anti-EGFR antibody treatment. Patients with no BRAF mutation are more likely to have disease control by using anti-EGFR antibody treatment.
• 2022-08-23 CT - chest
  • Pancreatic cancer with suspect duodenal bulb and SMV invasion
  • MDCT (256-detector rows, GE Revolution, was performed with 0.625 0.5 mm collimation & 2.5 mm (lung window), 5 mm (soft-tissue window), slice thickness) of the chest and upper abdomen without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
  • Findings
    • Lungs: minimal centrilobular nodules at posterobasal segment of RLL.normal appearance of RUL, RML, and left lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
      • the trachea and main bronchi are normallly identified without endobronchial lesion.
    • Vessels:
      • moderate calcified plaques of the LAD coronary artery.
      • Aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta/aortic root.
      • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: Pancreatic head cancer with suspect duodenal bulb and SMV invasion
      • multiple small gall bladder stones
    • Visualized bones: multiple marginal spurs of vertebrae..
  • Impression:
    • minimal bronchiolitis in RLL-S10. moderate LAD CAD.
• 2022-08-17 CT - abdomen
  • History: UGI bleeding
    • 20220808 gastroscopy: One 25mm ulcer with elevated margin was noted at AW side of bulb/SDA. Patho: duodenal adenocarcinoma
  • MD CT of the abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Bi-phasic dynamic CT images were obtained during non-enhanced, arterial phase, and portal venous phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformated isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings:
    • There is lobulated wall thickening in duodenal bulb measuring 1.5 cm in wall thickness.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the duodenal bulb is highly suspected.
      • In addition, There is a poor enhancing mass measuring 2.5 cm in the medial aspect of the duodenal 2nd portion with direct invasion the superior mesenteric vein that may be metastatic node.
      • The differential diagnosis include adenocarcinoma with exophytic growth?
      • There are two enlarged nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament that may be metastatic nodes.
    • There are several gallstones.
    • There are few metalic coils implantation at the gastroduodenal artery that are c/w TAE for prior GI bleeding.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the duodenal bulb is highly suspected.
• 2022-08-10 Embolization (TAE: trans arterial embolisation) - abdomen
  • TAE of duodenal hemorrhage via right common femoral artery puncture using Seldinger technique revealed:
    • The necessarity and risks of the procedure was well explanined to patient family before the angiography. The patient family understood the risks of incomplete procedure, bleeding, infection, organ injury. Questions were answered, and all wished to procedure. Informed consent was obtained.
    • Under local anesthesia, a 4 Fr arterial sheath was inserted into right common femoral artery smoothly.
    • Active bleeding of gastroduodenal artery.
    • We used microcatheter for superselective catheterization due to easy spasm, tortuous, small size of bleeding artery.
    • TAE was performed using four microcoils (2-4-42mm x3 and 2-6-85mm x1) plus some gelfoam pieces.
    • No procedure-related complication during the whole procedure. Remain the arterial sheath (4 Fr) at right inguinal region. Thanks for your further care.
  • IMP: Active bleeding of gastroduodenal artery s/p TAE.
• 2022-08-09 Patho - duodenum biopsy (malignancy)
  • Duodenum, AW side of bulb/SDA, biopsy — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with stromal invasion. The tumor shows nuclear hyperchromasia, pleomorphsim, prominent nucleoli and increased N/C ratio.
  • Immunohistochemical stain — CK(+), CDX-2(+)
• 2022-08-08 Panendoscopy
  • Diagnosis
    • Severe duodenal ulcer, Forrest classification type Ib, suspected tumor, s/p hemostasis with APC and biopsy
    • Incomplete of stomach
  • Suggestion
    • NPO and PPI pump for 3 days.
    • Due to anticipated prolonged NPO time, suggest TPN supply
      • Calories: 25kcal per ideal body weight
      • Protein: 1.5gm per ideal body weight
    • Consult interventional radiologist and surgical department if further bleeding.
    • Weaning ventilator ASAP
• 2022-08-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (74.7 - 17.0) / 74.7 = 77.24%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Septal hypertrophy
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild MR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2022-08-01 Panendoscopy
  • Diagnosis
    • Superfical gastritis, antrum
    • Duodenal ulcer, junction of 1st and 2nd portion, LC side, Forrest classification IIb
  • Suggestion
    • NPO and give high dose PPI
• 2022-07-29 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-04-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, mild to moderate
  • GB stone, multiple
• 2021-01-27 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2019-11-04 CPA, carotid phonoangiograph
  • Sonographic diagnosis:
    • Moderate atheromatous lesions in bil BIF and right proximal ICA.
    • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial basal cerebral arterial flows; stenotic flow in left MCA, more severe over proximal segment; resistant flow in right CCA and left ECA, suspect distal stenosis, suggest clinical correlation and further evaluation.
      
    • Poor temporal windows for left PCA and right ACA.
    • Normal left ophthalmic arterial flows; reverse flow in right OA.
    • Suggest MRA (neck + intracranial arteries) for further study if no contraindication.
• 2018-03-26 SONO - hepatobiliary
  • Fatty liver.
  • GB stone.
• 2018-02-18 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2017-07-04 Barium Enema (double contrast)
  • Double contrast study of LGI series revealed:
    • The contrast medium passage from anus to terminal ileum smoothly without obstruction.
    • Redundancy of T-colon.
    • Much stool retention in colon.
    • Normal contour and mucosal pattern of the colon.
    • Normal haustration and peristalsis of the colon.

[consultation]

• 2024-06-04 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • This is a 58-year-old male with history of # Duodenal cancer, T4N2M0, Stage IIIB # DM # HTN. He has been diagnosed with dudenal cancer, T4N2M0, Stage IIIB in 2022 and received neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX（folinic acid, fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin) and GOFL(2022-08-29 ~ 2023-05-23).
      • He then received Roux-en-Y hepatico-jejunostomy. GJ bypass. cholecystectomy on 2023/02/13 and CCRT with cisplatin, radiotherapy [RT (2023-06-12 ~ 2023-07-26): 4500cGy/25 fractions of the duodenal tumor bed to peripheral involved nodal lesions.] and FOLFIRI.
      • He received peritoneal tumor excision on 2024/04/22. Frozen tumor section pathology revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma, pathology showed Omentum/abdominal wall, excision — consistent with metastatic duodenal adenocarcinoma.
      • This time, he is admitted to our ward for chemotherapy with EEPFL.
    • Patient said his insulin administration:
      • Apidra 100U/mL, 3mL/prefilled pen 30unit TIDAC
      • Tresiba FlexTouch 100U/mL, 3mL/pre-filled pen 70unit HS (by himself at home usually use 50 units, if BS > 200 then use 70 units)
    • Due to DM poor control, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!.
  • A
    • This 58 year old male with duodenal cancer, DM, hypertension, and was admitted for chemotherapy. We were consulted for blood sugar control.
    • O:
      • BH:162 cm, BW:82.4 kg
        
      • Diet: As tolerance
      • Medication in OPD:
      • The patient said:
        • Apidra 30 unit TIDAC (records is 25U)
        • Tresiba n 70 unit HS (by himself at home usually use 50 units, if BS > 200 then use 70 units)
      • Medication during hospitalization:
        • Apidra 30 unit TIDAC
        • Tresiba n 50 unit HS
        • BUN/Crea(eGFR): 17/1/81
        • Na/K: 146/3.3
        • ALT/AST/CRP: 26/38/-
        • HbA1c: 4/28 7.6
        • F/S: no data
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
    • P:
      • Book the DM diet 1800 kcal
      • Tresiba 50u HS
      • Apidra 25 U TIDAC correction scales (need to eat immediately after the injection)
        • F/S < 80 OR NPO, NovoRapid hold
        • F/S 081~090, NovoRapid -20U
        • F/S 091~100, NovoRapid -15U
        • F/S 101~110, NovoRapid -10U
        • F/S 111~120, NovoRapid -8U
        • F/S 201~250, NovoRapid +2U
        • F/S 251~300, NovoRapid +4U
        • F/S 301~350, NovoRapid +6U
        • F/S > 350, NovoRapid +8U
      • Check urine ACR before discharge.
      • Feel free to concact us, I would like to follow up this patient
      • Arrange META OPD follow up after discharge
• 2024-04-17 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • Duodenal cancer with SMV invasion for further op with SMV reconstruction
    • This 58 y/o male was a case of duodenal cancer at 3rd portion with SMV invasion s/p double bypass s/p CCRT for 1 year. Liver MRI on 3/21 which showed duodenal cancer (3rd portion) with exophytic growing and superior mesenteric vein encasement, and few enlarged LNs in the mesentery is noted. This time, he was admitted for further op. We need your help for combine surgery for SMV reconstruction. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • I will discuss with Dr. Wu for the detailed of surgery
• 2022-08-24 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For neoadjuvant chemotherapy of pancreatic cancer suspected duodenal invasion suspected SMV invasion
    • THis is a 56 y/o male with history of DM, hypertension under medication control
    • He was admitted since 20220730 due to gastric ulcer with bleeding complicated with hypovolemic shock s/p ETT intubation (extubated), EGD hemostasis and active bleeding of gastroduodenal artery s/p TAE on 20220810. There was an incidental finding of duodenal neoplasm, pathology revealed adenocarcinoma. CT revealed adenocarcinoma of the duodenal bulb, suspect SMV invasion.
    • Further tumor biomarker study revealed CA-199 = 1089; while other biomarkers were within normal range, pancreatic cancer suspected duodenal bulb invasion was suspected.
    • Due to above, surgical intervention was not recommended in the first place, suggested by GS Dr. Wu.
    • We sincerely need your expertise for chemotherapy evaluation and management.
  • A
    • O
      • Abdominal CT show:
        • There is lobulated wall thickening in duodenal bulb measuring 1.5 cm in wall thickness.
        • Adenocarcinoma of the duodenal bulb is highly suspected.
        • In addition, There is a poor enhancing mass measuring 2.5 cm in the medial aspect of the duodenal 2nd portion with direct invasion the superior mesenteric vein that may be metastatic node. The differential diagnosis include adenocarcinoma with exophytic growth?
        • There are two enlarged nodes in the hepatoduodenal ligament that may be metastatic nodes.
      • Pathology: Duodenum, AW side of bulb/SDA, biopsy — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma.
        • Immunohistochemical stain — CK(+), CDX-2(+)
    • Impression:
      • Duodenum adenocarcinoma with SMV invastion, T4N2Mx, stage IIIB at least
    • Suggestion:
      • Arrange chest CT, EUS for complete staging
      • For Locally unresectable duodenum cancer, systemic chemotherapy is indicated (goal for down stage)
      • Arrange port A insertion if patient agree further chemotherapy and check HbsAg, Anti Hbc, Anti HCV
      • Thanks for your consultation. If there is any problem, please feel free to let us known.
• 2022-08-18 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • For duodenal adenocarcinoma
    • This is a 56 y/o male with history of DM, hypertension under medication control
    • He was admitted since 07/30 due to gastric ulcer with bleeding complicated with hypovolemic shock s/p ETT intubation (extubated), EGD hemostasis and active bleeding of gastroduodenal artery s/p TAE on 08/10. There was an incidental finding of duodenal neoplasm, pathology revealed adenocarcinoma. CT revealed adenocarcinoma of the duodenal bulb, suspect SMV invasion.
    • We sincerely need your expertise for surgical intervention evaluation and management.
  • A
    • A case suspect of duodenal or pancreatic tumor
    • further op will arrange on 8/24
    • we will take over for this case on 8/22
    • Due to pancreatic neck ca with SMV invasion and tumor seeding is impression
    • Suggest further neoadjuvant chemotherapy first for tumor down stage
• 2022-08-11 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • For TAE (trans arterial embolisation)
    • The 57-year-old male patient, he has history of: 1. Type 2 diabetes mellitus for years. 2. Hypertension for years. He was under regular medical treatment in our GI and Family Medicine Department OPD in the recent years. He is a bus driver who fainted once in the toilet during his lunch break yesterday. This time, he complained of black stool for about a week. And also has dizziness again and cold sweat after going to the toilet last night.
    • At ER, his consciousness was clear. KUB showed: Increase bowel gas and presence of ileus.The serum examination showed : glucose: 336 mg/dL; BUN: 62 mg/dL; Creatinine: 1.83 mg/dL; WBC: 11.10 *10^3/uL; HGB: 8.8 g/dL. Under the impression of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, IV Panzolec pump were given and he was admitted for further evaluation and management. After admitted to ward, the EGD performed on 08/01 showed gastric ulcer Forrest class IIb. His tarry stool passage mildly subsided since then(no loosen nor sticky unshaped stool, hemoglobin level around 8.0-8.7) s/p PPI high dose pump and then Q12H since 08/05.
    • However, on 08/06, he was noted dizziness, bloody stool passage, the discharge was postponed. Following Hb today revealed 6.4, EGD was arranged this afternoon. Hematemesis with consciousness disturbance developed when undergo anesthesia surveillance, with cold and wet skin, tachycardia, pale appearance, suspect hypovolemic shock. ETT intubation was performed to secure airway(Dormicum x1, Esmeron x1), foley catheter and CVC were also inserted in the same time. Fluid resuscitated with N/S 500 cc and LPRBC 2U ST, vesopressor with levophed 2 amps in 500 N/S run 20 cc/hr, PPI pump with 5 amps in 500 N/S run 20 cc/hr. His family was informed and fully understood current situation. After emergent management, the patient’s condition was temporarily under control and was transferred to MICU for further evaluation and management on 2022-08-08.
      
    • After transferred to MICU, on ventilator full support and blood transfusion with LPRBC 4u, FFP 4u and cyro 10u stat. On vasopressor with levophed titration(8/8-) and N/S 500ml challenge for unstable hemodynamic condition. Arranged pandoscope immediately which report showed Severe duodenal ulcer, Forrest classification type Ib, suspected tumor, s/p hemostasis with APC and biopsy. Jusomin 5amp iv stat for metabolic acidosis. Extubation on 8/9 and then on nasal cannula support. However, fresh bloody around 200ml via NG tube was noted now, so we contact GI who suggested If active bleeding, arrange TAE. Therefore, we need your help for TAE examination. Thanks!!
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, TAE is indicated.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-10 - NS 50mL 15min + OBI-992 4mg/kg 336mg NS 216.4mL 3hr + NS 30mL 5min + NS 200mL 30min (OBI-992: anti-TROP2 ADC)

  • diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-30 - etoposide 40mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4300mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-10-16 - etoposide 40mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4300mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-09-25 - etoposide 40mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4300mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-09-11 - etoposide 40mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4300mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-08-28 - etoposide 40mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4300mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-08-14 - etoposide 40mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4300mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-31 - etoposide 40mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4200mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-17 - etoposide 40mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4200mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-07-03 - etoposide 40mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4200mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-06-19 - etoposide 40mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4200mg NS 170mL 24hr (infusor) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-06-04 - etoposide 40mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 30min + epirubicin 10mg/m2 20mg NS 250mL 10min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited Covorin 5-FU) + leucovorin 120mg/m2 230mg NS 250mL 24hr (Y-sited Kemoplat 5-FU) + fluorouracil 2200mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited Covorin Kemoplat) (EEPFL)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• ….-..-..

• 2022-11-08 - gemcitabine 800mg/2 1600mg 30min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 4000mg 48hr

• 2022-10-25 - gemcitabine 800mg/2 1600mg 30min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 4000mg 48hr

• 2022-09-28 - gemcitabine 800mg/2 1600mg 30min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 570mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3800mg 48hr

• 2022-09-13 - gemcitabine 800mg/2 1600mg 30min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 570mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3800mg 48hr

• 2022-08-29 - gemcitabine 800mg/2 1600mg 30min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 570mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3800mg 48hr

GOLF regimen ref:

• Simplified/Same Day(s)-GOLF as First-line Treatment of Metastatic Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP), Suggestive of Pancreatobiliary Tumors. JOP. 2019;20(5):121-124;
• Biweekly triple combination chemotherapy with gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, levofolinic acid and 5-fluorouracil (GOLF) is a safe and active treatment for patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer. J Chemother. 2008;20(1):119-125. doi:10.1179/joc.2008.20.1.119;
• A novel biweekly multidrug regimen of gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), and folinic acid (FA) in pretreated patients with advanced colorectal carcinoma. Br J Cancer. 2004;90(9):1710-1714. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6601783

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2024-12-10

[Key Summary]

The patient is a 58-year-old male with advanced duodenal adenocarcinoma (cT4N2M1, Stage IV) complicated by:

• Distant metastasis: Peritoneal seeding confirmed on pathology (2024-04-22).
• Comorbidities: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy.
• Treatment history: Extensive prior therapies include multiple chemotherapy regimens (GOFL, FOLFIRINOX, FOLFIRI, EEPFL), CCRT (cisplatin), and surgical interventions, with progression of disease (PD) noted as the most recent outcome.
• Clinical trial enrollment: Current participation in the OBI-992-001 trial after exhaustion of standard therapies.

Laboratory data:

• Diabetes control: HbA1c (2024-09-24) at 7.6%, fasting glucose levels fluctuate with insulin use (Apidra + Tresiba).
• Liver and renal function: Mild hepatic enzyme elevation, creatinine steady (eGFR ~72.32 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-12-09).
• Oncology markers: CEA (4.70 ng/mL), CA-199 elevated but decreasing (540 U/mL in 2024-12-02 from a peak of 1286 U/mL in 2022).
• Current issues: AST/ALT elevations, chemotherapy-induced toxicity, and diabetic complications (neuropathy, retinopathy).

[Problem Review]

Objective

• Disease Status: Stage IV duodenal cancer with progressive disease post-chemotherapy.
• Functional Status: ECOG PS 0, maintaining a reasonable performance level despite metastatic burden.
• Labs: HbA1c 7.6% indicates suboptimal glucose control; eGFR 72.3 suggests CKD stage 2; AST/ALT mildly elevated (52/57 U/L).

Assessment

• Cancer: The patient has failed multiple chemotherapy regimens, with progressive disease evident (per CT, 2024-09-04). Elevated CA-199 indicates ongoing tumor activity.
• Diabetes: Despite insulin therapy, variable fasting glucose and HbA1c >7% suggest suboptimal control, possibly due to chemotherapy-related effects or corticosteroid-induced hyperglycemia.
• Liver Function: Silymarin was initiated for liver enzyme elevation; however, the mild transaminase rise may be multifactorial (chemotherapy, diabetes, or hepatic metastasis).

Recommendations

• Oncological Care:
  • Continue monitoring tumor response via CEA, CA-199, and imaging during OBI-992-001 therapy.
  • Consider palliative measures (e.g., pain control, nutritional support) alongside trial protocol if indicated.
• Diabetes Management:
  • Adjust insulin regimen to tighter glucose targets (e.g., pre-meal Apidra titration based on fingerstick glucose).
  • Reinforce dietary modifications and diabetic education.
• Liver Support:
  • Monitor liver enzymes closely.
  • Periodic imaging for hepatobiliary assessment.
• Further Tests:
  • Evaluate neuropathy progression (e.g., NCV/EMG if worsening symptoms).
  • Assess kidney function regularly given diabetes and chemotherapy exposure.

[Medication Review]

Key Medications

• Chemotherapy: OBI-992 (experimental anti-TROP2 ADC).
• Diabetes: Apidra (insulin glulisine), Tresiba (insulin degludec).
• Liver enzymes: Silymarin.
• Neuropathy: Gabapentin, cyanocobalamin.

Appropriateness Review

• Diabetes Medications:
  • Insulin doses appear appropriate but may need fine-tuning based on home glucose logs.
  • Renal dose adjustment is not required for insulin (eGFR >60 mL/min/1.73 m²).
• Gabapentin:
  • Dose (100 mg TID) is safe in CKD stage 2 (GFR >60).
  • Monitor sedation or dizziness, as these may overlap with neuropathy symptoms.
• Statins:
  • Atorvastatin 20 mg QOD: Effective and safe. Continue to monitor for myopathy (e.g., CK rise).
• Silymarin:
  • Supportive for liver transaminase elevation. Consider ALT/AST trend before discontinuation.

2022-11-22

• The GOLF regimen was introduced as a neoadjuvant treatment since late August 2022 with the aim of downstaging the tumor. The CT (2022-11-16) revealed that the adenocarcinoma of the duodenal bulb showed a mild increase in size and that the metastatic nodes displayed a decrease in size. There appears to be a greater likelihood that this will improve the feasibility of the surgery.

• The decreased CA199 marker also served as a side evidence that the regimen is still effective.

  • 2022-11-21 CA199 346.54 U/mL
    
  • 2022-10-11 CA199 740.79 U/mL
    
  • 2022-09-13 CA199 1286.58 U/mL

• Data available indicate stable vital signs, and there is no problem with the active prescription.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-06 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — No evidence of Hodgkin lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (35%). M/E ratio = 5:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. Scattered small CD3+ T-cells and a few PAX-5+ B lymphocytes in interstitium can be found. Neither Hodgkin cells nor Reed-Sternberg cells can be identified in CD15 and CD30 immunostains. There is no evidence of Hodgkin lymphoma nvolvement in the sections examined.
• 2024-11-06 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in the regions of right parotid, right neck, right submandible, bilateral supra-clavicular fossae, right axilla, bilateral pulmonary hila, bilateral mediastinal spaces, celiac chain, and bilateral para-aortic spaces (Deauville score 5), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the in the spleen, bilateral lungs, bilateral pleural effusion (Deauville score 5), and in the right lobe of the liver (Deauville score 4), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of spleen, lungs and liver.
    
  • Lymphoma, c-stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-11-05 CXR
  • Several nodular opacity projecting in both lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Blunting of bilateral costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-11-04 Lung function test
  • TLC: 78%. DLCO 83% > 80%.
  • Mild restrictive pulmonary function impairment
• 2024-11-02 CT - chest
  • Indication: Hodgkin lymphoma, classic, with extensive nectosis, Immunophenotyping: CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), PAX5(+), CD30(+), and CD15(+)
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Extensive lymphadenopathy at both sides of the mediastinum, bilateral pulmonary hilar and abdominal paracaval region as well as right axillary and right lower neck is found.
    • Some nodules are found at bilateral lung fields. Lymphoma involvement is found.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion more on right side is found.
    • Tiny gallstones are found.
    • Low density lesions are found at spleen, splenic lymphoma involvement is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Lymphadenopathy at both sides of the mediastinum, pulmonary hilum, right axillary, right lower neck, abdominal paracaval and splenic region. Compatible with advanced lymphoma.
• 2024-11-01 CXR
  • Several nodular opacity projecting in both lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-11-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (108 - 45.5) / 108 = 57.87%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 58
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild MR, TR and PR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Septal hypertrophy
• 2024-10-07 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph node, level II, right neck, excision — Hodgkin lymphoma, classic, with extensive nectosis
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of two pieces of gray-brown soft tissue, labeled right level II lymph node, measuring up to 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm. All for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show a picture of classic Hodgkin lymphoma, with following features:
      • Specimen: Right neck level II lymph node
      • Procedure: Excision
      • Tumor site: Lymph node
      • Histologic type: Classic Hodgkin lymphoma with extensive necrosis
      • Immunophenotyping: CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), PAX5(+), CD30(+), and CD15(+)
• 2024-10-01 CT - neck
  • Suspect one lobulated mass lesion over right upper gum. Suggest tissue proof.
  • Numerous enlarged necrotic nodes over right side of neck. May be malignant nodes. Suggest tissue proof.
• 2024-08-23 SONO - head and neck soft tissue
  • Clinical Impression/Intent: right neck mass
  • Sonographic Impression: right neck enlarge LN over level II
  • Fine needle aspiration: done
  • Content:
    • Cervical Lymph Node:
      • Lump: Multiple
    • Size: 2.26 * 1.8 * 1.46 cm
    • Shape: Ovoid
    • Intelnal echo: Heterogeneous
      
    • Hilus Echo: Absent
      
    • Margin: Smooth/Distinct
  • Diagnosis/Conclusion:
    • right neck enlarge LN over level II r/o infection or tumor
• 2024-04-22 Mammography
  • Impression: No mammographic evidence of malignancy, suggest clinical correlation and regular follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative.-annual screening.
• 2024-04-22 Bone densitometry
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Hip, BMD is 0.455 gms/cm2, about 3.6 SD below the peak bone mass (54%) and 1.9 SD below the mean of age-matched people (69%).
  • IMP:
    • osteoporosis
• 2024-04-22 KUB
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of L-spine due to spondylosis.
• 2024-04-22 Flow volume chart
  • r/o mild restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2024-04-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Probable parenchymal liver disease
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Renal cyst, LK
    • Suspicious renal stone, LK
  • Suggestion:
    • Regular ultrasound follow up
    • Please correlate liver LFT and AFP
    • Hepatic lesion may be masked by fatty liver background
• 2024-04-11 SONO - abodmen
  • Parenchymal liver disease
  • GB stones

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-06 ~ 2024-10-07 POMR Ear Nose Throat Cai YouRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right neck mass status post neck mass excision on 2024-10-07
    • Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement
    • Sicca syndrome, unspecified
    • Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding
  • CC
    • Right neck mass noted for about 2 months    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 68 year-old woman with hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis under medication control. She had history of left tonsillar whitish tumor and neck mass s/p excision on 2023/04/24, and the pathology revealed tonsil - Necrosis with bacteria infection; left neck mass - Acute inflammation with necrosis.
    • This time, she suffered from right neck mass noted for about 2 months. Pain sensation was complained. She denied of odynophagia, dysphagia or dyspnea. Therefore, she went to our hospital for help.
    • At ENT OPD, physical exam showed right level II neck about 2 cm. Sono-guided fine-needle aspiration was performed, and the cytology report showed negative for malignancy.
    • Antibiotic with Cravit was give. However, sonography showed right neck mass in progression. Neck CT with and without contrast revealed numerous enlarged necrotic nodes over right side of neck, may be malignant nodes.
    • Surgical excision for tissue proof was suggested, and operation details and risks were explained. The patient agreed to receive the surgery after thorough consideration.
    • Under the impression of right neck masses, the patient was admitted for the operation of excisional biopsy of right lymph node on 2024/10/07.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was done. Neck mass excision was done on 2024-10-07 smoothly. Post-operation, mild wound pain.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Cephalexin and pain control medication were given. There was no facial palsy and no bleeding.
    • Under relative stable condition, the patient was discharge with OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Broen-C EC (bromelain 20000 units, L-cysteine 20mg) 1# BID 2D
    • cephalexin 500mg) 1# QID 2D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# QID 2D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 2D
• 2024-09-06 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen JunXiong
  • Diagnosis
    • M05.70 - Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement
    • M35.00 - Sicca syndrome, unspecified
    • M15.9 - Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
    • I10 - Essential (primary) hypertension
    • K73.0 - Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
    • E78.2 - Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • K29.30 - Chronic gastritis, unspecified
  • Prescription x3
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# QD
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 3# QW
    • Trexan (methotrexate 2.5mg) 3# QW
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QD
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD
    • Mobic (meloxicam 7.5mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D (not repeated)

[consultation]

• 2024-11-06 Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Q
    • The 68 y/o woman has RA history in your OPD follow up. Due to WBC 2630/uL under MTX oral form, so we need your help for drug assessment.
  • A
    • Patient’s medical record was reviewed. We were consulted for adjustment of MTX due to suspected bone marrow suppression.
    • Lab data
      • 2024-11-06 WBC 2.63 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-11-01 WBC 3.74 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-10-21 WBC 3.46 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-10-06 WBC 3.54 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-11-06 Creatinine 0.80 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-11-01 Creatinine 1.04 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-10-21 Creatinine 0.95 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-11-06 ALT 36 U/L
        
      • 2024-11-01 ALT 26 U/L
        
      • 2024-10-06 ALT 24 U/L
        
    • Suggestion:
      • Treat as your current expert management
      • Stop use of MTX till end of C/T
• 2024-11-02 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • The Lymph node, level II, right neck, excision — Hodgkin lymphoma, classic, with extensive nectosis
    • We need your help for port-a insertion evaluation, thanks a lot!
  • A
    • We will arrange port-a implantation next w2 (2024-11-05)

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-10 - brentuximab vedotin 1.2mg/kg 60mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 36mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 8.8mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 3hr (BV-AVD Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-22 - brentuximab vedotin 1.2mg/kg 60mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 36mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 8.7mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 550mg NS 544mL 3hr (BV-AVD Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-07 - ………………………………………….. doxorubicin 25mg/m2 36mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 8.7mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 550mg NS 548mL 3hr (AVD Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg …………….. + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL

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2024-12-10

[Evaluation of Anemia]

Current Status of Anemia (2024-12-10):

• Lab
  • Hemoglobin (HGB): 7.6 g/dL (severe anemia).
  • Hematocrit (HCT): 22.5% (reduced; normal ~36-48%).
  • RBC Count: 2.59 x10^6/uL (low; normal ~4.1-5.1 x10^6/uL).
  • MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): 86.9 fL (normal range, normocytic).
  • MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin): 29.3 pg (normal range).
  • MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration): 33.8 g/dL (normal range).
  • RDW-CV: 17.6% (elevated, suggesting variation in RBC size).
• The anemia is normocytic and normochromic, which suggests a non-nutritional cause such as anemia of chronic disease (ACD) or bone marrow suppression.

Relevant Historical and Clinical Context:

• Diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma (Classic Type):
  • Advanced stage IV (AJCC) lymphoma with extensive lymphadenopathy and organ involvement (liver, spleen).
• Bone Marrow Biopsy (2024-11-06):
  • Normocellular marrow (35%) with preserved maturation of myeloid cells.
  • Suggestive of functional bone marrow suppression rather than infiltrative marrow disease.
• Recent Chemotherapy:
  • Received BV-AVD regimen (brentuximab vedotin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, dacarbazine).
  • This regimen is myelosuppressive and a known contributor to anemia.

Possible Contributing Factors to Anemia:

• Chemotherapy-Induced Bone Marrow Suppression:
  • Chemotherapy agents like doxorubicin and dacarbazine can suppress erythropoiesis.
• Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD):
  • Chronic inflammation and malignancy (lymphoma) likely contribute via inflammatory cytokines impairing erythropoiesis.
  • Low serum albumin (2.5 g/dL) supports chronic disease impact.
• Nutritional Deficiencies:
  • There is no evidence of overt vitamin B12 or folate deficiency based on normocytic indices.
• Renal Function:
  • Stable creatinine and eGFR (~59.98 mL/min/1.73m²) but chronic inflammation can reduce erythropoietin levels.
• Bone Marrow Evaluation:
  • The marrow appears functional but is suppressed due to systemic effects rather than infiltrative disease.
• Iron Deficiency:
  • Chronic blood loss or malabsorption (possible due to underlying gastritis or prior treatments) needs exclusion.

Recent Trends:

• Hemoglobin Trend:
  • Progressive decline from HGB 9.1 g/dL (2024-11-06) to 7.6 g/dL (2024-12-10).
  • Associated with post-chemotherapy marrow suppression.
• Platelet Trend:
  • Increased to 281 x10^3/uL (compared to prior thrombocytopenia) suggesting early marrow recovery post-chemotherapy.
• WBC and Neutrophil Count:
  • WBC: 8.84 x10^3/uL, predominantly neutrophils (87.6%).
  • Suggests recovery post-chemotherapy-induced nadir (consistent with supportive G-CSF therapy like Fulphila [pegfilgrastim]).

Risk Assessment:

• Symptomatic Risks:
  • Risk of hypoxia, fatigue, and organ dysfunction due to anemia.
• Complications of Advanced Lymphoma:
  • Combined marrow suppression from disease and chemotherapy heightens risk for worsening anemia and infections.
• Urgency of Transfusion:
  • Hemoglobin <8 g/dL warrants consideration of RBC transfusion for symptom control and hemodynamic stability.

Recommendations:

• Immediate Interventions:
  • Blood Transfusion: Packed RBC transfusion to correct symptomatic anemia (target HGB >9-10 g/dL pre-chemotherapy).
• Nutritional Support:
  • Assess iron stores (ferritin, transferrin saturation).
  • Ensure adequate supplementation of folate (e.g., folic acid) and vitamin B12 as needed.
• Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA):
  • Consider ESA therapy (e.g., darbepoetin alfa) if anemia persists and transfusion is not feasible.
• Monitor Bone Marrow Function:
  • Repeat CBC and reticulocyte count post-transfusion and chemotherapy cycle.

Further Tests:

• Iron Studies: Evaluate for iron deficiency (serum ferritin, transferrin saturation).
• Reticulocyte Count: Assess bone marrow response to anemia.
• Serum Erythropoietin Levels: Identify deficiency in the context of chronic disease.
• Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): Correlation with lymphoma activity or hemolysis.

[Evaluation of Treatment Effectiveness]

Primary Disease (Hodgkin Lymphoma):

• Clinical and Imaging Markers:
  • Initial Diagnosis (2024-10-07):
    • Advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma (Stage IV, AJCC 8th Edition) with significant systemic involvement, including lymph nodes, spleen, liver, lungs, and pleural effusion.
  • Recent Treatment Regimen:
    • Initiated chemotherapy with AVD on 2024-11-07.
    • Two subsequent cycles with BV-AVD on 2024-11-22 and 2024-12-10.
• Effectiveness Indicators:
  • PET-CT Follow-up (Not Yet Available):
    • Typically, PET-CT is repeated after 2-3 cycles of chemotherapy to assess metabolic response using the Deauville score. The next imaging result will confirm treatment response.
  • Clinical Signs:
    • The patient remains clinically stable with no reports of worsening B-symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss).
    • ECOG performance status (PS) is 2, indicating mild activity limitation, which is typical during chemotherapy.

Systemic and Nutritional Health:

• Preexisting Issues:
  • Hypoalbuminemia:
    • Albumin declined from 3.5 g/dL (2024-11-01) to 2.5 g/dL (2024-12-10), reflecting ongoing systemic inflammation or nutritional deficits.
  • Electrolyte Imbalances:
    • Hypokalemia (K: 3.3 mmol/L) and hypocalcemia (Ca: 1.87 mmol/L) persist, suggesting malnutrition or chemotherapy-related effects.
• Current Status:
  • Electrolyte imbalances require correction (likely contributing to fatigue and delayed recovery).
  • Improvement in albumin and nutritional status would further support recovery and effectiveness of treatment.

Recommendations

• Chemotherapy: Continue BV-AVD with appropriate monitoring for toxicity.
• Blood Transfusion: Scheduled for 2024-12-11.
• Nutritional Support: Address albumin and electrolyte deficiencies.
• Disease Response Assessment: Interim PET-CT imaging after 2-3 cycles to evaluate metabolic response and tumor burden.
• Symptom Management:
  • Oral mucositis treatment.
  • Hyperuricemia and hydration support.

2024-11-04

Current Findings and Management Needs:

• Advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis:
  • CT Scan (2024-11-02): Extensive lymphadenopathy in multiple areas with lung nodules and pleural effusions, indicating widespread lymphoma.
  • Pathology (2024-10-07): Right neck lymph node biopsy confirmed classic Hodgkin lymphoma; systemic treatment is urgently needed.
  • Upcoming Procedure (2024-11-05): Scheduled port-a-cath placement for chemotherapy initiation.
• Pulmonary and Cardiac Status:
  • Lung Function (2024-11-04): Mild restriction likely due to lymphadenopathy and pleural effusions; monitor closely during systemic therapy.
  • Pleural Effusions: Right-sided effusion present, with potential for intervention if respiratory symptoms worsen.
  • Echocardiography (2024-11-01): Normal EF (58%) and mild regurgitations; valuable baseline before cardiotoxic therapy.
• Laboratory Findings:
  • Blood Counts (2024-11-01): Moderate anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia, suggesting possible bone marrow involvement; may need transfusions or growth factor support.
  • Electrolytes/Renal Function: Mild hyponatremia and slightly low eGFR; monitor for tumor lysis risk and preserve kidney function with hydration.
  • Inflammatory/Liver Markers: Elevated CRP signals systemic inflammation; stable liver enzymes but monitor due to chronic hepatitis history.
• Comorbidities:
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: Managed with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine, may need adjustment during chemotherapy.
  • Osteoporosis: High fracture risk; maintain calcium, vitamin D, and other bone health treatments.
  • Hypertension: Continue monitoring blood pressure to reduce cardiovascular risks during treatment.

[advanced Hodgkin lymphoma: treatment strategies and options]

The NCCN guidelines (20241022) provide several recommendations for advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma (Stage III-IV), highlighting some options that might be appropriate for this patient:

• Initial Treatment Options:
  • Brentuximab vedotin + AVD for six cycles, as adapted from the ECHELON-1 trial, is recommended with a high efficacy rating. This regimen, which substitutes bleomycin to reduce pulmonary toxicity risks, is category 1, meaning it’s strongly supported based on evidence.
  • Alternatively, nivolumab + AVD for six cycles, adapted from the SWOG S1826 trial, is a recent addition. This regimen demonstrated favorable progression-free survival (PFS) compared to brentuximab + AVD in recent studies and is particularly effective, though it may have higher rates of certain side effects like hematologic toxicity.
• Use of PET Scans:
  • The guidelines emphasize the use of FDG-PET/CT imaging after two cycles to determine treatment response. Patients with a Deauville score of 1-3 can continue with the selected regimen (e.g., ABVD followed by AVD). However, those with a Deauville score of 4-5 may require a biopsy to confirm refractory disease or could proceed with an escalation in therapy.
• Treatment Escalation for Higher Deauville Scores:
  • For patients with a positive interim PET scan (Deauville 4-5), escalation to BEACOPP may be necessary, especially in cases where ABVD was initially chosen. If PET results show ongoing positive disease, additional cycles or transition to high-intensity regimens may be warranted.
• Consideration of Involved-Site Radiation Therapy (ISRT):
  • While chemotherapy is the mainstay in advanced-stage disease, ISRT may be considered in cases of bulky disease or PET-positive areas post-chemotherapy, which could be relevant for reducing residual disease risk.

Given the patient’s advanced age and current comorbidities, selecting a regimen that balances efficacy and manageable toxicity, such as Brentuximab + AVD or Nivolumab + AVD, could be suitable.

700029992

241209

[exam finding]

• 2024-12-08, -12-04 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
  • There is patchy ground-glass opacity projecting at right lung and left lower lung. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2024-11-21 MRI - L-spine
  • Indication: Recurent right lower lung cancer, small cell carcinoma, cT1cN3M0 Stage IIIB ,ECOG 1.
  • Without-contrast MRI of lumbar spine reveals:
    • Diffuse bony lesions involving vertebral column (T1-12, L1-5 and S1-3), sacrum and bilateral iliac bones. and bony pelvis, indicating bony metastases.
    • End-plate degeneration, disc collapse with general bulging, hypertrophic yellow ligaments and enlarged facets causing mild spinal canal stenosis and bilateral mild to moderate neuroforaminal narrowing at L4-5-S1.
    • No intramedullary lesion.
    • Numerous T2-hyperntense cysts at both kidneys, with the largest one about 26 mm at left kidney.
  • IMP:
    • Diffuse bony metastases at spine and bony pelvis.
• 2024-11-20 L-spine flex. & ext
  • L-S spine flexion & extension lateral veiws show:
    • unstability of the L4
• 2024-11-20 L-spine Lat.
  • Lateral view of L-spine shows:
    • Disk space narrowing with spurs formation at L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1 levels due to spondylosis, associated intervertebral foramens narrowing
    • Osteoblastic metastasis in T11?
• 2024-11-19 CT - chest
  • Findings Comparison was made with CT on 2024/07/13
    • Lungs:
      • a posterior soft-tissue lesion with lobulated contour (33.4mm) at Rt lower lung.
      • invading adjacent pleura and extrapleural fat space s/p RLL and RML lobectomies.
      • subpleural septal thickening, nodularity of Rt pleural surface, and paraseptal emphysema.
      • multiple nodules left lung and Rt remnant lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged LN in Rt hilum? mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Aorta: normal caliber, moderate atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • mild calcified aortic valves.
    • Pleura: mild to moderate right-sided effusion and trace left sided effusion.
    • s/p cholecystectomy.
    • enlarged Lt adrenal gland.
    • subtle low attenuations in the liver.
    • mild splenomegaly,
    • marginal spurs of vertebrae. focal blastic change in T3 and T9, and lytic like change in vertebrae
  • Impression:
    • recurrent cancer with lung to lung, pleural, chest wall, liver, bones, and possibly Lt adrenal metastases, in progression
• 2024-11-15, -10-14, -10-07 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in cavo-atrial junction
  • hazy areas of increased opacity and a nodular lesion over right lower lung zone,.thickening of Rt pleura
  • s/p right middle and lower lobe lobectomies.
  • moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte due prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad
• 2024-10-28 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, middle body, GC side, s/p biopsy (A) — Chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, H pylori NOT present
  • Stomach, middle body, PW side, s/p biopsy (B) — Chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, H pylori NOT present
• 2024-10-13 KUB
  • Disk space narrowing with spurs formation at L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1 levels and marginal spurs of vertebral bodies at multiple levels due to spondylosis, L-spine.
  • Surgical clips over the upper abdomen
• 2024-08-05 KUB
  • disc space narrowing at L3-S1 levels and marginal spurs of vertebral bodies at multiple levels due to spondylosis, L-spine.
  • blastic change in multiple vertebrae
  • distension of stomch filled with air and food content
• 2024-07-13 MRA - brain
  • Findings
    • Generalized sulci widening and ventricle dilatation is seen in bilateral cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres.
    • The interhemispheric fissure is centered on the midline.
    • Abnormal patch symmetrical bright up signal intensities in bilateral periventricular white matter seen on T2WI and FLAIR images.
    • Old infarcts in: left anterior basal ganglia, bilateral thalamus, and right parietal lobe.
    • The MRA study shows mild to moderate arteriosclerosis of the neck and intracranial vessels with irregular outline and focal stenoses but without complete occlusion.
  • Imp:
    • No brain nodule or metastasis
    • Old infarcts in: left anterior basal ganglia, bilateral thalamus, and right parietal lobe.
    • Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change.
    • Chronic bil. mastoiditis.
• 2024-07-13 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Nodular lesion at right upper lobe measuring 2.34cm in largest dimension is found. The lesion attached to right parietal pleura. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-04-09, the lesion is stationary
    • Right pleural thickening is found.
    • Minimal right pleural effusion is noted.
    • s/p right middle lobe and right lower lobe lobectomy.
    • Left adrenal enlargment is found.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer with pleural attachement and pleural thickening, mild pleural effusion. stationary

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-15 ~ 2024-11-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurent right lower lung cancer, small cell carcinoma, with bone metatstasis, Extensive Stage, s/p VP-16/CDDP or Carboplatine/Atezolizumab for 6cycles.
    • RLL lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, cT2aN0M0 at least, stage IB post right RML and RLL lobectomy on 109-01-10, s/p Navelibine/Carboplatin for 6cycles.
    • Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Obstructive sleep apnea (adult)
  • CC
    • Admission for chemotherapy.
  • Present illness history
    • This 78-year-old man has
      • hypertensive heart disease,
      • Type2 diabetes mellutis,
      • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
      • sleep apnea with home non invasive positive pressure ventilator dependent,
      • RLL lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, cT2aN0M0 at least, stage IB post right RML and RLL lobectomy on 2020-01-10, and adrenal tumor (curshing syndrome ) under regular control and followed up in our CM, CV and Meta OPD.
      • Gastric ulcer s/p Sureclip x 2 on 2024-08-08
      • BPH
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • CKD
      • Recurent right lower lung cancer, small cell carcinoma, cT1cN3M0 Stage IIIB, ECOG 1 in 2024/04.
    • Lung cancer treatment:
      • VATS RLL lobectomy and RML lobectomy + RLND on 2020-01-10
      • RLL lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, cT2aN0M0 at least, stage IB post right RML and RLL lobectomy on 2020-01-10
    • Chemotherapy:
      • C1 Navelibine 30mg + Cisplatin 100mg on 2020-03-25
      • C2 Navelibine 30mg + Cisplatin 100mg on 2020-04-21
      • C3 Navelibine 30mg + Carboplatin 300mg on 2020-06-15
      • C4 Navelibine 30mg + Carboplatin 150mg on 2020-07-14
      • C5 Navelibine 30mg + Carboplatin 150mg on 2020-08-17
      • C6 Navelibine 30mg + Carboplatin 150mg on 2020-09-22
    • Re-CT guide biopsy on 2024-04-23
      • Recurent right lower lung cancer, small cell carcinoma, cT1cN3M0 Stage IIIB, ECOG 1 in 2024/04.
    • Cemotherapy:
      • C1 Etopside (VP-16) 100mg + Cisplatin 25mg D1-D3 on 2024-05-06~05-08
      • C2 Etopside (VP-16) 100mg + Cisplatin 25mg D1, Carboplatin 150mg D2-D3 on 2024-06-06~06-08
      • C3 Etopside (VP-16) 100mg + Carboplatin 150mg D1-D3 on 2024-07-08~07-10
      • C4 Etopside (VP-16) 120mg + Carboplatin 150mg D1-D2 on 2024-09-05~09-06
      • C5 Etopside (VP-16) 120mg + Carboplatin 150mg D1-D2 on 2024-10-08~10-09
    • Immunotherapy:
      • C1 Atezolizumab 1200mg (Self-paid) on 2024-05-09
      • C2 Atezolizumab 1200mg (Self-paid) on 2024-06-09
      • C3 Atezolizumab 1200mg (Self-paid) on 2024-07-11
      • C4 Atezolizumab 1200mg (Self-paid) on 2024-09-09
      • C5 Atezolizumab 1200mg (Self-paid) on 2024-10-11
    • Under the diagnosis of Recurent right lower lung cancer, small cell carcinoma, cT1cN3M0 Stage IIIB, he was admited to our ward for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, check Lab CXR EKG for prepare chemotherapy, ANC: 2766.9, Arrange chemotherapy with C6 Etoposide (VP16) 120mg + Carboplatin 150mg from 2024/11/15 to 2024/11/16 and immunotherapy with C6 Atezolizumab 1200mg on 2024/11/18.
    • Monitor chemotherapy and immunotherapy side effect. Arrnage chest CT for lung cancer restaging on 2024/11/19. Chest CT report recurrent cancer with lung to lung, pleural, chest wall, liver, bones, and possibly Lt adrenal metastases, in progression. Consult Oncology for further treatment. He was transfer to Oncology ward for further treatment on 2024/11/20.
    • Kept Silymarin 1#po TID for elevated of liver function. Family meeting for discuss treatment plan on 2024/11/25.
    • Send NGS (liquid) by self-payment on 2024/11/26.
    • Bone scan on 2024/11/26 and pending of report. Follow lab on 2024/11/26, PLT 31000ul, WBC 2070ul, HB 8.0mg/dl, ANC 1141ul. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U stat on 2024/11/26, GCSF 250mcg SC for 2days (2024/11/26, 2024/11/27).
    • Due to bone mets, consult Dentistry for pre-Xgeva assessment and makesure safety. Biologic response modifiers with Denosumab (Xgeva) 120mg SC was give on 2024/11/26.
    • Due to pain of left lower back intermittent and renal function is getting worse, thus pain control with fentanyl (12.5mcg) 1patch q3d add morphine (15mg) 0.5# prnq4h add tramacet 0.5# q6h.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/11/27 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 8D
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 8D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 8D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# Q6H 8D
    • morphine 15mg 0.5# PRNQ4H 3D if pain
    • fentanyl transdermal patch 12.5mcg/h, 1.25mg/patch 1# Q3D EXT 8D since 2024-11-26
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 8D

    

700812783

241209

[exam finding]

• 2024-12-03 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Patchy opacity projecting at RLL of the lung was noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-06 Admission Note - history
  • 2022
    • Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer):
      • Underwent surgical treatment at Cardinal Tien Hospital, Xindian.
  • 2024-04
    • Symptoms:
      • Left hip pain, severe intermittent limping, and inability to bear weight, persisting for approximately one month.
        
    • Diagnostic Findings:
      • X-ray revealed osteolytic lesions in the left acetabulum, suspected to be metastatic.
        
      • Pelvic MRI confirmed pathological fractures in the left acetabulum and the superior pubic ramus.
        
    • Surgery and Pathology:
      • Underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA).
        
      • Pathological examination revealed sarcoma in the left acetabulum and surrounding soft tissue.
        
      • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) findings indicated histiocytic differentiation sarcoma:
        • Positive markers: Vimentin, CD163, CD68 (partial).
          
        • Negative markers: AE1/AE3, desmin, smooth muscle actin, S-100, CD31, ERG, CD117 (c-kit), SOX10, MyoD1.
          
      • Diagnosis: Undifferentiated primary sarcoma with multiple metastatic lesions, classified as Stage IVB.
        
    • Treatment:
      • Initiated Denosumab (self-funded) for bone metastases.
  • 2024-05
    • Palliative Radiotherapy:
      • Delivered 30 Gy in 10 fractions to L4-L5 vertebrae and the left hip from 2024-08-08 to 2024-05-21, resulting in pain relief in the left leg.
        
    • Chemotherapy:
      • Started Doxorubicin Liposome chemotherapy, planned for 4 cycles.
  • 2024-05 ~ 2024-08
    • Imaging and Disease Progression:
      • Liver MRI revealed multiple metastatic lesions.
        
      • On 2024-08-09, liver biopsy confirmed malignant sarcoma-like features.
        
      • Bone scan showed progression of metastases, involving the left sternum, T11 vertebra, right ilium, and bilateral ribs.
        
    • Treatment:
      • Continued Doxorubicin Liposome chemotherapy.
        
  • 2024-08-30
    • Infection:
      • Developed fever, with elevated CRP but normal WBC counts. Symptoms resolved after empirical antibiotic therapy.
        
    • New Chemotherapy Regimen:
      • Initiated Gemcitabine/Cisplatin (self-funded), planned for at least 2 cycles.
  • 2024-11
    • Chemotherapy Update:
      • Began Gemcitabine/Cisplatin on 2024-11-06.
        
      • No significant side effects such as nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, or extravasation were observed.
        
      • Administered prophylactic treatment for neutropenia with Nivestim.
        
    • Condition at Discharge:
      • The patient was stable upon discharge.
  • 2024-12
    • Referral:
      • Due to recent changes in intrahepatic bile ducts and lung nodules, the patient was referred to our Hospital for further evaluation and treatment closer to home.
        
    • Current Status:
      • Cancer Treatment: Receiving Gemcitabine/Cisplatin chemotherapy, along with Denosumab for bone metastases.
        
      • Monitoring: Continuing surveillance of bone metastases, liver metastases, lung nodules, and chemotherapy-related side effects.
• 2024-12-03 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S
    • Dyspnea
    • Being found to have Lt hip acetabulum olteolytic lesion and operation at MacKay Hospital and pathology suggested the diagnosis of sarcoma in 2024-04. which was followed by local radiotherapy and Lipoidox started in 2024-05 but it was switched to carboplatin and gemcitabine since 2024-08.
    • Liver biopsy in 2024-09
    • History of cholangiocarcnoma post op at Cardinal Catholic hospital on 2022-09-07
    • History of hepatitis B
    • NIDDM2
    • Hypertension
  • A/P
    • 76 yr old man
    • ECOG 4 (20241203)
    • Lung metastases noted in CXR at our hospital.
    • Bone metastases

[consultation]

• 2024-12-07 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • This cancer inpatient has suicidal ideation >= 2 points.
  • A
    • The patient presents with fatigue, weakness, diminished appetite and abdominal distention with pain, over past a couple weeks.
    • He is concerned about the sudden onset of these new symptoms and worries about the uncertainty of further intervention.
    • Catharsis and empathy; prevent demoralization. Your current psychopharmacotherapy is indicated. Thanks.

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2024-12-09

[Key Summary]

• The patient is a 76-year-old male with metastatic sarcoma (Stage IVB) involving bone, liver, and lymph nodes, a history of cholangiocarcinoma (post-surgery in 2022), and comorbid conditions including hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and chronic hepatitis B. Current management includes chemotherapy (Gemcitabine/Cisplatin), Denosumab for skeletal metastases, and supportive care. He presents with electrolyte imbalances, anemia, and findings concerning for disease progression (e.g., pulmonary nodules, liver and bone metastases).

[Problem List]

1. Electrolyte Imbalance (Hyponatremia, Hypocalcemia, Low Albumin):

• Objective:
  • Sodium: 128 mmol/L, indicating hyponatremia (2024-12-06).
  • Calcium: 2.15 mmol/L, showing hypocalcemia (2024-12-06).
  • Albumin: 2.6 g/dL, indicating hypoalbuminemia (2024-12-06).
  • Patient reported fatigue and weakness (2024-12-06).
• Assessment:
  • Hyponatremia could be due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) secondary to malignancy or chemotherapy, or poor intake.
  • Hypocalcemia is likely secondary to Denosumab treatment for bone metastases.
  • Hypoalbuminemia suggests malnutrition or advanced cancer effects.
• Recommendations:
  • Address nutrition via parenteral or enteral supplementation.
  • Correct calcium and vitamin D deficiency to mitigate hypocalcemia risk.
  • Investigate persistent hyponatremia with serum osmolality, urine sodium, and urine osmolality for possible SIADH.

2. Anemia and Leukocytosis:

• Objective:
  • Hemoglobin: 8.1 g/dL (anemia, 2024-12-06).
  • White blood cell count: 38.76 ×10³/µL (leukocytosis, 2024-12-06) with 91.3% neutrophils.
  • Platelets: 190 ×10³/µL (2024-12-06).
  • Symptoms: Fatigue and weakness (2024-12-06).
• Assessment:
  • Anemia is likely multifactorial—chemotherapy-related, chronic disease, and potential nutritional deficiency.
  • Leukocytosis is likely due to an inflammatory response or infection; neutrophilia indicates a reactive cause.
• Recommendations:
  • Consider iron supplementation or transfusion for anemia.
  • Evaluate infection sources with blood cultures and imaging; administer empirical antibiotics if infection is suspected.

3. Pulmonary Findings (Metastases, Possible Pleural Effusion):

• Objective:
  • Chest X-ray revealed bilateral costophrenic angle blunting (pleural effusion) and right lower lobe opacity, raising concerns for metastasis or infection (2024-12-03).
  • No complaints of cough or dyspnea on initial presentation but noted psychosomatic dyspnea (2024-12-07).
• Assessment:
  • The pleural effusion and opacity are likely secondary to malignancy (pulmonary metastases).
• Recommendations:
  • Chest CT to confirm and quantify pulmonary metastases or pleural effusion.
  • Perform thoracentesis for cytological analysis if effusion worsens or causes symptoms.

[Medication Review]

Hydralazine HCl (Brand: Apolin) 25 mg PRN Q6H (for BP control)

• Objective: Hydralazine is prescribed for PRN hypertension episodes. Blood pressure recordings show variability:
  • 162/77 mmHg (2024-12-08 08:13).
  • 171/79 mmHg (2024-12-08 22:42).
• Assessment:
  • This is an appropriate choice for acute BP management in the setting of fluctuating hypertension. However, PRN dosing requires careful monitoring to prevent hypotension.
  • Risk of reflex tachycardia may increase myocardial oxygen demand, especially in a frail, metastatic cancer patient.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor blood pressure before each dose to avoid hypotension.
  • Assess for signs of tachycardia or ischemia, especially with exertion or stress.
  • Evaluate the need for a more stable anti-hypertensive regimen if BP variability persists.

Denosumab (for bone metastases)

• Objective: This agent is used for skeletal-related event (SRE) prevention in metastatic bone disease.
  • Hypocalcemia noted (Ca: 2.15 mmol/L, 2024-12-06).
• Assessment:
  • Denosumab aligns with standard guidelines for managing bone metastases by inhibiting RANKL-mediated bone resorption.
  • Risk factors for hypocalcemia include the patient’s metastatic disease burden, poor nutritional status, and suboptimal vitamin D or calcium intake.
• Recommendations:
  • Correct hypocalcemia with calcium and vitamin D supplementation immediately.
  • Monitor calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels weekly.
  • Dental assessment is essential to prevent osteonecrosis of the jaw, a known side effect.

Gemcitabine + Cisplatin (Chemotherapy for cholangiocarcinoma/metastatic disease)

• Objective: Combination chemotherapy to manage recurrent cholangiocarcinoma and potentially reduce tumor burden in liver, bone, and pulmonary metastases.
• Assessment:
  • The regimen is standard per guidelines for metastatic cholangiocarcinoma.
  • Previous cycles resulted in grade 3 neutropenia, which has been managed with G-CSF.
  • No recent nausea, vomiting, or allergic reactions reported, indicating tolerability (2024-12-06).
  • Side effects include fatigue and appetite loss, typical for Gemcitabine/Cisplatin regimens.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue monitoring for neutropenia (WBC: 38.76 ×10³/µL rebound, 2024-12-06).
  • Monitor renal function closely (creatinine: 0.45 mg/dL, eGFR: 194.04 ml/min/1.73m², 2024-12-06), as cisplatin is nephrotoxic.
  • Provide antiemetic prophylaxis for future cycles to prevent delayed nausea.

Nebivolol 5 mg QD (for hypertension)

• Objective: Beta-blocker prescribed for hypertension control.
  • BP: 144/68 mmHg (2024-12-06 15:38), 149/71 mmHg (2024-12-06 17:00).
• Assessment:
  • Nebivolol is cardio-selective, reducing heart rate and BP while minimizing bronchoconstriction risk. Appropriate in a patient with controlled diabetes and no asthma history.
  • May interact with Hydralazine, requiring dose adjustment or monitoring to avoid excessive hypotension.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue therapy as BP is well-controlled.
  • Reassess dual anti-hypertensive therapy (Nebivolol + PRN Hydralazine) for possible optimization to a single daily agent.

Metformin 500 mg BID (for diabetes)

• Objective: Standard first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
  • Blood glucose is variable: 116 mg/dL (2024-12-09 06:15) to 275 mg/dL (2024-12-08 20:59).
  • HbA1c: 6.5% (2024-04-20).
• Assessment:
  • Glycemic control appears reasonable, but fluctuations suggest inconsistent dietary intake or stress-induced hyperglycemia due to malignancy.
  • No signs of lactic acidosis (normal lactate and creatinine: 0.45 mg/dL, 2024-12-06).
• Recommendations:
  • Ensure regular meals or consider parenteral glucose management if appetite declines further.
  • Monitor blood glucose closely during chemotherapy cycles.

Oxybutynin ER 5 mg QD (for overactive bladder)

• Objective: Used for urinary urgency or incontinence.
• Assessment:
  • Oxybutynin is appropriate for managing bladder symptoms. No signs of urinary retention or infection (urinalysis: no leukocytes or nitrites, 2024-12-07).
• Recommendations:
  • Continue therapy but monitor for constipation or cognitive changes, as these are common anticholinergic side effects.

Tramadol/Acetaminophen 37.5/325 mg PRN Q6H (for pain)

• Objective: Moderate pain control.
  • Back pain severity: VAS 5-6 (2024-12-06).
• Assessment:
  • Tramadol with acetaminophen is appropriate for moderate pain but should be used cautiously in older adults due to sedation and fall risks.
  • Combination therapy aligns with WHO cancer pain guidelines for step 2 pain management.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor for sedation, cognitive impairment, or gastrointestinal side effects.
  • Consider transitioning to stronger opioids (e.g., morphine) if pain escalates.

Folacin (Folic Acid) 5 mg QD

• Objective: Prescribed for folate supplementation, likely due to anemia and chemotherapy.
• Assessment:
  • Appropriate if macrocytic anemia (MCV: 91.7 fL, 2024-12-06) and chemotherapy-induced marrow suppression.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue supplementation and monitor hemoglobin recovery trends.

Exforge (Amlodipine/Valsartan) 5 mg/160 mg QD (for hypertension)

• Objective:
  • Exforge combines an angiotensin receptor blocker (valsartan) with a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) for hypertension management.
  • The patient’s blood pressure readings show moderate control: 144/68 mmHg (2024-12-06 15:38), 149/71 mmHg (2024-12-06 17:00), 162/77 mmHg (2024-12-08 08:13), 171/79 mmHg (2024-12-08 22:42).
• Assessment:
  • Amlodipine:
    • Effective in lowering blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance.
    • Well-suited for patients with additional comorbidities, including diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD stage is normal; eGFR: 194.04 mL/min/1.73m², 2024-12-06).
    • Risk of peripheral edema, particularly in older adults or those with hypoalbuminemia (albumin: 2.6 g/dL, 2024-12-06).
  • Valsartan:
    • Reduces blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II effects, minimizing hyperkalemia risk (potassium: 4.4 mmol/L, 2024-12-06).
    • Provides renal and cardiovascular protection, beneficial given the patient’s hypertension and diabetes.
    • Valsartan is well-tolerated and does not typically cause cough like ACE inhibitors.
• Drug-Drug Interaction Considerations:
  • Exforge + Nebivolol: Dual antihypertensive agents (beta-blocker + calcium channel blocker/ARB combination) require BP monitoring to prevent hypotension or dizziness.
  • Exforge + Hydralazine: PRN Hydralazine may compound the BP-lowering effects of Exforge. Hydralazine should only be used for BP spikes and under close monitoring.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Exforge as a first-line dual-combination therapy for hypertension, aligning with guidelines (e.g., ACC/AHA 2024).
  • Monitor for peripheral edema (amlodipine side effect).

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-01 KUB

  • Ascites is highly suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
  • S/P intrauterine contraceptive device retention over the pelvis

• 2024-10-29 Upper GI & Small Intestine

  • Small bowel series revealed:
    • Passage of the barium meal through esophagus, stomach, small bowel, to colon. The transmit time is within 4 hours.
    • Dilatation and wall thickening of small bowel, r/o desmoplastic reaction.
  • Impression
    • r/o desmoplastic reaction of small bowel

• 2024-10-26 LUB

  • An IUD in the pelvic cavity.

• 2024-10-26 CXR

  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Left pleural effusion.
  • Ground glass opacity in left lower lung zone

• 2024-10-16 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Pleura effusion of left costal-phrenic angle

• 2024-10-14 SONO - chest

  • Echo diagnosis
    • left side moderate amount of pleural effusion, 1000cc milk-like fluid was aspirated for analysis and symptom relief.

• 2024-10-12 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites. S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Left pleural effusion.
    • Some small lymph nodes at paraaortic region.
    • An IUD in the pelvic cavity.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites. Left pleural effusion.

• 2024-09-10 KUB

  • Pneumatosis colis or Fecal material store in the ascending colon and transverse colon is highly suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Massive ascites is highly suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
  • S/P intrauterine contraceptive device retention over the pelvis

• 2024-08-12 KUB

  • Massive ascites is highly suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
  • S/P intrauterine contraceptive device retention over the pelvis

• 2024-07-12 Ascites tapping

  • 100ml of cloudy yellow-white ascites were aspirated.

• 2024-06-13 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Pleura effusion of right and left costal-phrenic angle

• 2024-06-13 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA

  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 13 dB HL; LE 13 dB HL
  • bil high tone SNHL

• 2024-06-12 CXR

  • Pleura effusion of right and left costal-phrenic angle

• 2024-06-12 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-05-31 Ascites tapping

  • 1900ml of cloudy yellow-white ascites were aspirated.

• 2024-04-01 Patho - peritoneum biopsy

  • Peritoneum, laparoscopic biopsy — Compatible with malignant mesothelioma
  • Microscopicaly, the section shows a picture of eosinophilic or clear tumor cells arranged in solid, linear or subtle tubulopapillary patterns with nucleoli. The mitoses is less than 12/10 HPF and the pleomorphism is less than 3x variation in size. No tumor necrosis.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK7(+), WT-1(+), calretinin(+), CA IX(+, focal), Ber-EP4(-), P53(+, wild type), CK20(-), CDX-2 (-), Napsin-A(-), AMACR(-), PAX-8(+, scant), GATA-3(-) and ER(-) for tumor.
  • According to histopathologic findings, it is compatible with malignant mesothelioma. Please correlate with clinical and image finding.

• 2024-03-29 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant ( Sokolow-Lyon )
  • Borderline ECG

• 2024-03-19 Whole body PET scan

  • Glucose hypermetabolism in diffuse focal areas in the abdominal and pelvic cavities, compatible with diffuse carcinomatosis. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.

• 2024-02-06 Ascites tapping

  • 1200ml of cloudy yellow-white ascites were aspirated

• 2024-01-25 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Moderate voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant

• 2024-01-25 Ascites tapping

  • 75ml of yellow ascites was aspirated and sent for analysis and culture. Another 950ml of yellow ascites was aspirated

• 2024-01-25 SONO - abdomen

  • Indication: Cancer evaluation
  • Symptoms: Abdominal fullness
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface without definite lesion.
    • Bile duct:
      • Some hyperechoic echogenecity was noted in the GB. No biliary tract dilatation
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Two protruding nodular isoechoic lesions were noted at the pancreatic body, measuring 0.93 and 1.09cm. Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Normal size
    • Ascites:
      • Small amount ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gall stones
    • Small amount of ascites
    • Pancreatic lesions, nature unknown
  • Suggestion:
    • Ascites tapping for survey

• 2024-01-22 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites.
    • Left pleural effusion.
    • Some small lymph nodes at paraaortic region.
    • An IUD in the pelvic cavity.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites.
    • Left pleural effusion.

• 2024-01-17 SONO - gynecology

  • IUD in situ
  • Ascites:(+)

• 2024-01-12 SONO - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; vessel: well-defined; echotexture: homogeneous echocontrast; no focal lesion was found
    • Bile duct ang gallbladder:
      • Some hyperechoic echogenecity in the GB; Normal GB wall thickness; No biliary tract dilatation
    • Portal veins and vessels:
      • Patent PV
    • Kidney:
      • Normal both renal size
    • Pancreas:
      • The visible part of pancreas was normal,but others and tail was obscured by gas
    • Spleen:
      • Normal size
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • Nil
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected GB sludge
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed

• 2023-06-08 Ascites tapping

• 2023-06-08 SONO - abdomen

  • Indication: Cancer evaluation
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface with homogenous echotexture. One 0.30cm hyperechoic lesion at S6.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal vein and vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver calcified spot, S6
    • Minimal ascites

• 2023-05-15 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in soft tissue in the left pelvis and in a nodular lesion in the RLQ of abdomen, respectively, the nature is to be determined (recurrent tumor, the other primary cancer, or other nature ?), suggesting biopsy for further investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.

• 2023-05-05 SONO - gynecology

  • IUD in situ
  • R/O Ascites

• 2023-04-27 Patho - omentum biopsy

  • Labeled as “omentum”, laparoscopic examination / biopsy — omental tissue with diffuse chronic inflammation and fibrosis.
  • IHC stain: CK20 (-).

• 2023-04-27 Patho - peritoneum biopsy

  • Labeled as “peritoneum”, laparoscopic examination / biopsy — peritoneal tissue with diffuse chronic inflammation and fibrosis.
  • IHC stain: CK20 (-).

• 2023-04-25 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality

• 2023-04-25 Colonoscopy

  • Findings
    • 70cm to anastomosis, no mucosal lesion is seen.
    • suspect small intestine external adhesion and scopy can not pass through
  • Diagnosis:
    • s/p right hemicolectomy, no mucosal lesion is seen in colon.

• 2023-04-24 SONO - gynecology

  • IUD in situ
  • Ascites

• 2023-04-22 Ascites tapping

  • 600 ml sl. dirty yellowish colored ascitic fluid were drained.

• 2023-04-22 SONO - abdomen

  • Diagnosis:
    • Ascites, pelvic cavity
    • peritoneal thickening, lower abdomen
    • GB sludge/stones
    • splenomegaly, mild

• 2023-04-21 CT - abdomen

  • Past history: A-colon cancer stage 3 s/p OP + R/T + C/T 2001 (at Cathay hospital)
  • Family history: elder sister breast cancer
  • Indication: ascites, nature?
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2022/12/30.
    • Prior CT identified ascites and soft tissue nodules in the lower pelvis omentum (omentum cake) is noted again, increasing in volume and size that is c/w progressive disease.
      • The differential diagnosis includes carcinomatosis, primary peritoneum serous carcinoma, mesothelioma, lymphoma, and TB.
    • S/P IUD retention within the endometrial cavity.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified ascites and soft tissue nodules in the lower pelvis omentum (omentum cake) is noted again, increasing in volume and size that is c/w progressive disease.
    • The differential diagnosis includes carcinomatosis, primary peritoneum serous carcinoma, mesothelioma, lymphoma, and TB.
    • Please correlate with laparoscopy omentum biopsy, ascites cytology and ascites TB PCR.

• 2023-02-03 SONO - abdomen

  • A small calcified granuloma 2.1 mm in S6 of the liver.
  • Ascites in the lower pelvis.

• 2023-01-16 SONO - breast

  • Diagnosis:
    • Bilateral breast cysts and fibroadenomas. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS: 2. benign finding

• 2022-12-30 CT - abdomen, pelvis

  • Indication: ascites, nature?
  • Findings:
    • There is ascites in the cul-de-sac (Srs:601 Img:59) .
      • In addition, There is mild fatty stranding and few small lymph nodes in the mesentery, mild fatty stranding and smudggy appearance of the pelvis omentum (Srs:601 Img:58) .
      • The differential diagnosis include carcinomatosis,
      • Primary peritoneum serous carcinoma, and TB (less likely)?
      • Please correlate with laparoscopy, ascites culture and cytology.
    • The small intestine at the right pelvis shows mild edematous wall thickening (Srs:601 Img:57) that may be vasculitis, enteritis or passive reaction secondary to ascites?
      • Please correlate with ANA titer.
    • S/P IUD retention within the endometrial cavity.
      • Mild thickening of bilateral fallopian tube are suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Impression:
    • The differential diagnosis include carcinomatosis,
    • Primary peritoneum serous carcinoma, and TB (less likely)?
    • Please correlate with laparoscopy, ascites culture and cytology.

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-26 ~ 2024-11-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant mesothelioma of peritoneum, massive ascites stage IV, s/p chemotherapy with Gemzar/Carboplatin from 2024/06/14, plus Avastin from 2024/09/02 to 2024/10/09, disease progression status post Nivolumab from 2024/10/16~
    • Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • Cachexia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Chronic diarrhea
    • Abnormality of albumin
  • CC
    • epigastric pain with abdominal distention for 2-3 days, bilious vomiting 3 times and feel tumors size increased.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 58-year-old female with of 1.) Ascending colon cancer stage III s/p OP + R/T + C/T at Cathay Hospital in 2001. Ascites was ever found 10 years ago. She has had A-colon cancer, treated by OP + CT + RT in 2001. Later, she developed ascities again in 2022 when undergoing regular health exam in SuZhou.
    • Then, 2022/12/30 CT was done in Taiwan and ascites in the cul-de-sac (Srs:601 Img:59), few small lymph nodes in the mesentery with mild fatty stranding and smudggy appearance of the pelvis omentum were found.
    • Followed up OPD at 2023/04/21, CT revealed progression of ascites and soft tissue nodules in the lower pelvis omentum, suspecting carcinomatosis, primary peritoneum serous carcinoma, mesothelioma, lymphoma, and TB. No visible peritoneal seeding tumors was found? during laparoscopic examination last year.
    • CA-125 level was 45.4 in 2024/01, 77.2 in 2024/02 and 107.9 in 2024/03.
    • CT again showed progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites.
    • PET showed Glucose hypermetabolism in diffuse focal areas in the abdominal and pelvic cavities, compatible with diffuse carcinomatosis.
    • Ascites due to carcinomatosis related, status post laparoscopic examination with biopsy on 2024/04/01. The pathology report showed peritoneum, laparoscopic biopsy — Compatible with malignant mesothelioma.
    • However, after visited our oncology OPD, already explain the AE and interval and duration of chemotherapy. They decided to use Gem/CDDP. She was recived chemotherapy with Gem/Carboplatin (Gemcitabine 1000mg/m2, Carboplatin AUC 2/CCr 43, plan: Two weeks and one week off) from 2024/06/14 to 2024/10/09. Add Avastin from 2024/09/02.
    • The with and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis on 2024/01/22 revealed: S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites. Left pleural effusion.
    • PET scan on 2024/03/19 and showed 1. Glucose hypermetabolism in diffuse focal areas in the abdominal and pelvic cavities, compatible with diffuse carcinomatosis. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation. 2. Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
    • Abdominal CT re-staging was performed on 2024/10/12 showed S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites. Left pleural effusion.
    • Due to disease progression, after discussion she received Nivolumab 240mg was given from 2024/10/16~.
    • This time, after last immunotherapy with Nivolumab on 2024/10/16, epigastric pain with abdominal distention for 2-3 days, bilious vomiting 3 times and feel tumors size increased.
    • She visted to our ER which KUB revealed stool retention in the bowel and the chest PA/AP view showed left pleural effusion, and ground glass opacity in left lower lung zone. Physical examination found hypoactive bowel sound and abdominal tenderness.
    • Under the diagnosis of progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis, stool retention, cachexia and left pleural effusion, she was admitted.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, poor appetite, nausea with vomiting were noted, Metoclopramide 10mg/2mL/amp 1amp IVD Q8H for nausea or vomiting and keep IVF for nutritional support.
    • GASMIN 40mg/tab 1# PO TID for abdominal fullness. For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • Consult Traditional Chinese Medicine for combined therapy. For sometimes diarrhea, sometimes constipation were note, suspect gastrointestinal obstruction, arrange Upper GI & Small Intestine for survey on 2024/10/29 showed r/o desmoplastic reaction of small bowel.
    • Discussed with patient due to prevent ileus, thus don’t use anti-diarrhea drug. She was recived Nivolumab 240mg on 2024/11/04 (C2, self-pay). Patient tolerated the treatment without side effect. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/11/05 and OPD followed up later.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Dulcolax enteric-coated (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# PRNQOD 7D if constipation
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS

[consultation]

• 2024-12-05 Dermatology
  • Q
    • For skin rash over abdominal.
    • This is a 58-year-old female with of Ascending colon cancer stage III s/p OP + R/T + C/T at Cathay General Hospital in 2001. Ascites was ever found 10 years ago. She has had A-colon cancer, treated by OP + CT + RT in 2001.
    • Later, she developed ascities again in 2022 when undergoing regular health exam in SuZhou. Then, 2022/12/30 CT was done in Taiwan and ascites in the cul-de-sac (Srs:601 Img:59), few small lymph nodes in the mesentery with mild fatty stranding and smudggy appearance of the pelvis omentum were found.
    • Followed up OPD at 2023/04/21, CT revealed progression of ascites and soft tissue nodules in the lower pelvis omentum, suspecting carcinomatosis, primary peritoneum serous carcinoma, mesothelioma, lymphoma, and TB. No visible peritoneal seeding tumors was found? during laparoscopic examination last year.
    • CA-125 level was 45.4 in 2024/01, 77.2 in 2024/02 and 107.9 in 2024/03. CT again showed progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites. PET showed Glucose hypermetabolism in diffuse focal areas in the abdominal and pelvic cavities, compatible with diffuse carcinomatosis.
    • Ascites due to carcinomatosis related, status post laparoscopic examination with biopsy on 2024/04/01. The pathology report showed peritoneum, laparoscopic biopsy — Compatible with malignant mesothelioma, see description. However, after visited our oncology OPD, already explain the AE and interval and duration of chemotherapy. They decided to use Gem/CDDP.
    • She was recived chemotherapy with Gem/Carboplatin (Gemcitabine 1000mg/m2, Carboplatin AUC 2/CCr 43, plan: Two weeks and one week off) from 2024/06/14 to 2024/10/09. Add Avastin from 2024/09/02.
    • The with and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis on 2024/01/22 revealed: S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites. Left pleural effusion.
    • PET scan on 2024/03/19 and showed
      • Glucose hypermetabolism in diffuse focal areas in the abdominal and pelvic cavities, compatible with diffuse carcinomatosis. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
      • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
    • Abdominal CT re-staging was performed on 2024/10/12 showed S/P colon operation. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites. Left pleural effusion.
    • Due to disease progression, after discussion she received Nivolumab 240mg was given from 2024/10/16~. After last immunotherapy with Nivolumab on 2024/11/19, vomitting once at night, stool passage for several times a day.
    • This time, for immunotherapy with Nivolumab +/- ipilimumab.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-19 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-04 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-17 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-09 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 250mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-16 - ……………………………………. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-02 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 250mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-17 - ……………………………………. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-10 - ……………………………………. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-20 - ……………………………………. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-13 - ……………………………………. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-20 - ……………………………………. gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-14 - …………………………………… gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1300mg NS 250mL 30min + carboplatin AUC 2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-12-05

Key Findings:

• Primary Diagnosis and Disease Progression:
  • The patient’s disease represents advanced peritoneal carcinomatosis due to malignant mesothelioma, confirmed by pathology (2024-04-01). This condition is notoriously aggressive, with a high symptom burden from ascites and bowel dysfunction.
  • Current immunotherapy with nivolumab reflects the application of immune checkpoint inhibitors, consistent with updated NCCN Guidelines recommending PD-1 inhibitors for refractory or progressing mesothelioma when standard chemotherapy fails.
• Biomarker Trends:
  • CA-125 levels are decreasing (422.1 in 2024-07-31 to 51.9 in 2024-12-04), suggesting partial control of peritoneal disease with immunotherapy.
  • However, albumin remains low (3.1 g/dL), and cachexia persists, indicating ongoing systemic inflammation or nutritional compromise.
• Key Symptom Management:
  • Recurrent ascites: The patient has a longstanding history of ascites, likely related to carcinomatosis. While previous therapeutic taps provided symptom relief, repeat interventions may be required.
  • Gastrointestinal obstruction: Imaging and symptoms are suggestive of desmoplastic reaction. Current management avoids anti-diarrheal agents to prevent exacerbating obstruction.
• Imaging:
  • CT and PET imaging demonstrate ongoing carcinomatosis. Persistent pleural effusion (left-sided) and peritoneal disease emphasize the systemic progression.
• Lab Results:
  • Electrolyte disturbances include hyponatremia (133 mmol/L) and hypokalemia (3.2 mmol/L). Magnesium is also low (1.5 mg/dL). These require correction to avoid complications (e.g., cardiac arrhythmias).
  • Elevated platelet counts (455 × 10^3/μL) suggest a reactive process, possibly due to chronic inflammation or thrombocytosis from malignancy.

Management Recommendations:

• Supportive Care:
  • Ascites Management:
    • Perform therapeutic paracentesis for symptom relief as needed.
    • Consider albumin replacement to mitigate hypoalbuminemia post-paracentesis.
  • Electrolyte Imbalance:
    • Address low potassium and magnesium with intravenous or oral supplementation.
    • Monitor for signs of electrolyte depletion due to possible gastrointestinal losses.
  • Nutritional Support:
    • Engage a nutritionist to optimize caloric intake, especially given cachexia.
    • Consider Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) if gastrointestinal obstruction worsens.
• Systemic Therapy:
  • Continue nivolumab therapy. Immunotherapy is currently supported by NCCN guidelines as a second-line approach for malignant mesothelioma.
  • Evaluate for combination with ipilimumab (CTLA-4 inhibitor), which has shown synergy with PD-1 inhibitors in some cases.
• Monitoring and Adjustments:
  • CA-125 Monitoring:
    • Continue periodic monitoring as a marker of disease burden.
  • Reassess Pleural Effusion:
    • Consider repeat pleural fluid drainage or intrapleural catheter placement if effusion causes significant dyspnea.

701547092

241205

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2024-12-05

The patient is a 37-year-old female with advanced right lower lung cancer (adenosquamous carcinoma, Stage IVb) with metastases to the skull, pleura, left lung, spine, and multiple bones.

1. Right Lower Lung Cancer with Extensive Metastasis (Stage IVb)

• Findings:
  • Primary diagnosis: Adenosquamous carcinoma of the right lower lung, T4N0M1c, with confirmed metastases to:
    • Skull, pleura, and multiple bones (C4, C7-T5, pelvis, ribs) as shown in PET scan on 2024-11-15.
    • Brain metastases identified in the same PET scan.
  • Treatment history:
    • Chemotherapy with Paclitaxel + Cisplatin (Cycle 2 started 2024-12-02).
    • Immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab (self-funded, initiated 2024-11-19).
  • Laboratory findings:
    • Elevated LDH (329 U/L, 2024-12-04) indicates active tumor metabolism.
    • Persistent systemic inflammation reflected by CRP (6.2 mg/dL, 2024-12-04).
• Recommendation:
  • Continue Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy:
    • Proceed with the current schedule of Paclitaxel + Cisplatin and Pembrolizumab.
  • Monitor Treatment Efficacy:
    • Chest CT in 4 weeks to evaluate response to therapy.
    • Repeat brain MRI in 6–8 weeks to assess progression of brain metastases.
    • Monitor tumor markers (if applicable) to gauge therapy response.
  • Symptom Control:
    • Optimize pain management and provide supportive care to maintain quality of life.

2. Malignant Pleural Effusion and Bilateral Pneumonitis

• Findings:
  • History of right thoracoscopic decortication and chest tube placement for malignant effusion (2024-10-18).
  • Imaging:
    • Bilateral pneumonitis with progression of right pleural effusion identified on 2024-11-16 chest imaging.
  • Clinical presentation:
    • SpO₂: 96%–99% indicates adequate oxygenation.
    • Tachycardia (HR: 140 bpm, 2024-12-05) suggests systemic stress, not hypoxia.
  • Laboratory findings:
    • Procalcitonin (0.09 ng/mL, 2024-12-04) rules out bacterial infection.
• Recommendation:
  • Pulmonary Monitoring:
    • Repeat chest X-ray or CT scan in 48–72 hours to assess effusion and pneumonitis progression.
    • Continue oxygen therapy only if SpO₂ drops below 90%.
  • Infection Surveillance:
    • Monitor for signs of secondary infection, such as fever or worsening respiratory symptoms.
    • Send sputum cultures and blood cultures if clinical deterioration occurs.
  • Consider Pleural Drainage:
    • If effusion causes significant dyspnea or compression symptoms, perform therapeutic thoracentesis.

3. Paraplegia from Spinal Metastasis and Compression Fractures

• Findings:
  • Metastatic spinal disease with compression fractures (T2-T4) as confirmed by PET scan on 2024-11-15 and bone scan on 2024-11-14.
  • History of T2 laminectomy (2024-10-24) and vertebroplasty.
  • Persistent pain despite opioid and neuropathic pain management.
  • Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase (171 U/L, 2024-12-04) reflects active bone turnover.
• Recommendation:
  • Bone Modifying Agents:
    • Start Denosumab (120 mg SC every 4 weeks) or Zoledronic Acid (4 mg IV every 4 weeks) to reduce skeletal-related events.
  • Pain Management:
    • Adjust neuropathic pain therapy:
      • Consider increasing Gabapentin dose if tolerated or adding another adjuvant (e.g., Amitriptyline).
    • Continue Oxycodone (Oxycodone HCl) for severe pain.
  • Functional Optimization:
    • Engage in physiotherapy to prevent immobility-related complications (pressure sores, joint stiffness).

4. Grade 2 Anemia

• Findings:
  • Laboratory findings on 2024-12-04:
    • HGB: 8.3 g/dL, HCT: 25.3%, and RBC: 2.78 × 10⁶/uL indicate normocytic anemia.
  • Likely multifactorial:
    • Chronic disease anemia.
    • Myelosuppression due to chemotherapy.
• Recommendation:
  • Blood Transfusion:
    • If symptoms develop, consider transfusing 1–2 units of packed red blood cells to enhance oxygen delivery and alleviate issues such as tachycardia and fatigue.
  • Monitoring:
    • Repeat CBC 24 hours after transfusion to assess response.

5. Urinary Abnormalities Suggestive of UTI

• Findings:
  • Urinalysis findings on 2024-12-04:
    • Hematuria (RBC ≥100/HPF) and proteinuria (1+).
    • Leukocyte esterase (+/−), nitrite (-), and clear urine indicate a low likelihood of active infection.
  • No systemic signs of infection (e.g., fever, elevated procalcitonin).
• Recommendation:
  • Urine Culture:
    • Obtain urine culture and sensitivity to confirm or rule out infection.
  • Reassess:
    • Monitor for any signs of systemic infection or worsening urinary symptoms.

6. Hypoalbuminemia and Nutritional Deficiency

• Findings:
  • Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin: 3.0 g/dL, 2024-12-04) consistent with cancer cachexia and inflammation.
  • Likely exacerbated by reduced oral intake.
• Recommendation:
  • Nutritional Support:
    • Provide high-protein, high-calorie oral supplements.
    • If oral intake is inadequate, initiate parenteral nutrition.
  • Monitoring:
    • Check albumin and prealbumin levels in 1–2 weeks to assess improvement.

7. Systemic Inflammation

• Findings:
  • Elevated CRP (6.2 mg/dL) and LDH (329 U/L) reflect systemic inflammation due to cancer activity.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor Trends:
    • Repeat CRP and LDH weekly to track systemic inflammation and tumor activity.
  • Address Underlying Causes:
    • Ensure cancer therapy (chemotherapy + immunotherapy) continues uninterrupted.

[Intervention Review]

1. Current Chemotherapy Regimen: Paclitaxel + Cisplatin

• Evidence:
  • NCCN guidelines for Stage IVb non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without actionable driver mutations (e.g., EGFR, ALK) recommend platinum-based doublets, such as Paclitaxel + Cisplatin, as a first-line systemic therapy.
  • The patient is on a regimen aligned with guidelines and undergoing combination therapy since 2024-11-12 (Cycle 2 on 2024-12-02).
• Comments:
  • Appropriate for the patient’s diagnosis and stage.
  • Continue monitoring for side effects, particularly myelosuppression, neuropathy, and renal toxicity, as cisplatin is nephrotoxic.

2. Pembrolizumab (Keytruda)

• Evidence:
  • Pembrolizumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting PD-1, approved for NSCLC with PD-L1 expression ≥1% or without EGFR/ALK alterations.
  • The patient started pembrolizumab as part of a combination approach with chemotherapy on 2024-11-19.
• Comments:
  • Appropriate and guideline-recommended, especially for metastatic NSCLC with no driver mutations.
  • Monitor for immune-related adverse events (e.g., colitis, pneumonitis, endocrinopathies).
  • Ensure PD-L1 expression status is documented if available, as it can further justify immunotherapy use.

3. Bone Protection

• The patient has extensive bone metastases and a history of compression fractures treated with vertebroplasty and laminectomy.

• Current Status:

  • Elevated alkaline phosphatase (171 U/L, 2024-12-04) suggests ongoing active bone turnover from metastases.
  • No mention of bone-modifying agents such as Denosumab or Zoledronic Acid.

• Recommendation:

  • Initiate Denosumab (120 mg SC every 4 weeks) or Zoledronic Acid (4 mg IV every 4 weeks) to reduce skeletal-related events as per NCCN guidelines.
  • Monitor calcium levels and provide calcium/vitamin D supplementation.

4. Management of Anemia

• The patient has Grade 2 anemia (HGB: 8.3 g/dL), likely due to chemotherapy and chronic disease.

• Current Status:

  • There is no record of active treatment for anemia apart from supportive care.

• Recommendation:

  • Transfuse 1–2 units of packed RBCs to improve symptomatic anemia.
  • Reassess hemoglobin levels post-transfusion and consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) if anemia persists.

5. Pleural Effusion and Bilateral Pneumonitis

• The patient has recurrent malignant effusion and bilateral pneumonitis.

• Current Status:

  • Previous thoracoscopic decortication (2024-10-18) was performed, but there is no mention of recent interventions for pneumonitis or effusion monitoring.
  • SpO₂ is adequate (96%), and procalcitonin (0.09 ng/mL) does not indicate infection.

• Recommendation:

  • Repeat chest X-ray or CT within 48–72 hours to monitor effusion progression.
  • Consider therapeutic thoracentesis if effusion causes significant respiratory distress.

Medication Review

• Afatinib (Discontinued):
  • Afatinib was stopped on 2024-11-04 after no actionable EGFR mutations were identified (Amoy PCR testing).
  • No discrepancies; this was a correct decision based on molecular profiling.
• Gabapentin and Oxycodone HCl:
  • These medications for neuropathic and cancer-related pain are appropriate.
  • Consider optimizing the Gabapentin dose or adding adjunct pain medications for better control of spinal metastasis pain.
• Infection Management:
  • The patient had prior UTI and pneumonitis treated with Meropenem + Targocid.
  • No ongoing infections are evident, but monitor for recurrence given systemic immunosuppression from chemotherapy.
• Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin: 3.0 g/dL):
  • Likely due to cancer-related malnutrition and systemic inflammation.
  • Recommendation:
    • Provide high-protein oral supplements or parenteral nutrition if oral intake remains inadequate.

[tube feeding]

All the oral medications on the active list are suitable for tube feeding.

Nutritional Support

• Assess Caloric and Protein Requirements:
  • A cancer patient with advanced disease requires higher caloric intake (25–30 kcal/kg/day) and protein intake of 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day to combat cancer-related cachexia and hypoalbuminemia.
  • Monitor for signs of malnutrition and adjust feeding formulas as needed.
• Recommendation:
  • Ensure the tube feeding formula provides adequate calories, protein, and micronutrients, including calcium and vitamin D, to address metastatic bone disease and hypoalbuminemia (Albumin: 3.0 g/dL, 2024-12-04).

Monitoring Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

• Tube feeding can predispose patients to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, especially in patients with concurrent chemotherapy and high-output losses (e.g., from malignant pleural effusion).

• Current Status:

  • Sodium (136 mmol/L) and potassium (3.5 mmol/L) are normal, but calcium is low (1.99 mmol/L, 2024-12-04).

• Recommendations:

  • Monitor serum electrolytes (Na, K, Ca, Mg) regularly.
  • Adjust free water flushes to prevent dehydration or overhydration (typically 30–35 mL/kg/day total fluid requirements).

Risk of Aspiration

• Aspiration is a serious concern in tube-fed patients, especially with pleural effusion and bilateral pneumonitis.

• Recommendations:

  • Elevate the head of the bed to 30–45° during feeding and for 30–60 minutes afterward.
  • Use continuous feeding rather than bolus feeding if the patient is at high aspiration risk.
  • Monitor for signs of aspiration (e.g., coughing, desaturation, increased respiratory rate).

Complications of Tube Feeding

• Potential Issues:
  • Tube Blockage: Ensure adequate flushing before and after medication administration.
  • Diarrhea or Constipation: Adjust formula osmolality or fiber content as needed.
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux: Proton pump inhibitors like Esomeprazole are already being used to mitigate this.
• Recommendation:
  • Monitor for gastrointestinal tolerance (diarrhea, vomiting, or bloating) and adjust the feeding regimen accordingly.

Specific Adjustments for the Patient

• Bone Health:
  • Add calcium (500–1000 mg daily) and vitamin D (800–2000 IU daily) supplements to the feeding formula or administer separately.
• Anemia Management:
  • Ensure sufficient iron, folate, and vitamin B12 in the feeding formula to support erythropoiesis.
• Medication Timing and Route:
  • Administer Esomeprazole on an empty stomach (30 minutes before starting feeding).
• Nutritional Monitoring:
  • Regularly monitor serum albumin, prealbumin, and weight to ensure adequate nutrition.
  • Adjust the feeding formula to address any ongoing malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies.

701533947

241204

[exam finding]

• 2025-01-10 KUB
  • Partial Small bowel obstruction is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • S/P transverse colostomy.
  • S/P autosuture at the rectum.
• 2024-12-19 EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, prepyloric antrum
    • Periampullary diverticulum
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-12-16 KUB
  • Small bowel obstruction is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • S/P transverse colostomy.
  • S/P autosuture at the rectum.
• 2024-12-12 CXR
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
• 2024-11-19 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Post-op of the colon.
    • There are multiple soft tissue tumors in the peritoneum, could be due to peritoneal carcinomatosis, regression.
    • Liver and splenic tumors, r/o liver and splenic metastsis, with regression.
    • Unremarkable change of the pancreas and both kidneys.
    • Right lower lung nodule, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op of the colon.
    • Peritoneal carcinomatosis, liver and splenic metastasis with regression.
    • RLL nodule, r/o lung metastasis.
• 2024-10-28 KUB
  • S/P transverse colostomy.
  • S/P autosuture at the rectum.
• 2024-10-16 KUB
  • S/P colostomy at RLQ abdomen. please correlate with clinical history.
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion
• 2024-09-24 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • A rectal wall defect at anterior wall 8 cm from AV
  • Diagnosis:
    • Rectovaginal fistula at anterior rectal wall
  • Suggestion:
    • Consider TAMIS　repair
• 2024-09-23 LGI series
  • LGI series with Barium Enema (double contrast) revealed:
    • Suboptimal study.
    • S/P operation. S/P foley catheter indwelling.
    • The contrast medium passage from anus to T-colon smoothly without obstruction.
    • A fistula between rectum and vagina (arrow).
• 2024-09-20 SONO - gynecology
  • Finding
    • Uterus Position: Total hysterectomy
    • Other:
      • Bilateral adnexae: free
      • ATH
  • IMP:
    • No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
• 2024-09-13 Small Intestine
  • Indication: suspect bladder, bowel fistula
  • Small intestinal series show:
    • s/p Foley catheter placement.
    • There is recto-vaginal fistula which is best found at CT study (Se301 IM35). The vigina stump is filled with contrast medium which is adjacent to rectum.
  • Suggest clinical correlation
• 2024-09-13 Sigmoidoscopy
  • The scope reach the descending colon and much semiliquid yellowish fecal substance was noted during the exam. No definite mucosal change was noted.
• 2024-08-29 Ascites tapping
  • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion. 2100ml of yellow ascites were aspirated, and 75ml were sent for analysis.
• 2024-08-28, -08-26 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-08-08 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Some soft tissue in peritoneal cavity with ascites.
    • Poor enhancing tumors in liver and spleen.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • Some nodules at bilateral lungs.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation.
    • Peritoneal carcinomatosis, lung, liver and splenic metastases with ascites.

[MedRec]

• 2024-12-12 ~ 2024-12-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Brosym was empirically prescribed with hydration. The blood culture showed no growth for 5 days aerobically & anaerobically. Severe abdomen pain was noted after morphine used.
    • The KUB showed ileus on 2024/12/16. We hold morphine and Dulcolax was administered. Epigastric pain was noted during admission, we arranged PES for suspect GERD.
    • On 2024/12/19, abdomen pain improved after she defecated 1645 grams. The PES showed reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade B, superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test, gastric erosions, prepyloric antrum, periampullary diverticulum, and epigastric pain improved after Nexium adminstered.
    • The laboratory examination was repeat on 2024/12/20, which was improved with compaired last data.
    • She recived chemotherapy with XELOX (capecitabine (D1-D14) plus oxaliplatin) Oxalip 50mg/10mL/vial (Oxaliplatin) 50 mg/m2 C4D1 on 2024/12/20 (Cycle frequency: 21 days, Q2WK due to inadequate oxaliplatin dose 130 mg/m2), and Xeloda 500mg/tab (Capecitabine) 1# TID po due to infection improved.
    • Her clinical condition in stable status, the patient was discharged on 2024/12/23.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 10D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 10D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 10D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 10D
    • Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 1# TID 10D
    • Alcos-Anal Ointment (sodium oleate) BID EXT 10D for anus pain or bleeding
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI 10D
• 2024-08-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of rectosigmoid junction carcinoma, pT4aN1bM1c, LN 3/24, stage IVC, s/p colonectomy on 2023/7/27 and Hachmann procedure, complicated by peritoneal carcinomatosis with metastases to the lungs, liver, and spleen
    • Colostomy complication
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
    • Ascites
    • Cachexia
  • CC
    • abdominal distention, prepare for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • The patient is a 67-year-old female with past history of
      • Rectosigmoid junction carcinoma s/p colonectomy on 2023/07/25 and Hachmann procedure, complicated by peritoneal carcinomatosis with metastases to the lungs, liver, and spleen found on 2024/08/08
      • Uterine myoma s/p total hysterectomy in 2002
      • Hypertension was admited due to dysuria for one week.
    • According to the patient, she presented abdominal distention for two weeks acconpanied with abdominal fullness, poor appetite, bladder distension, and difficulty urinating for one week. She had poor appetite for several months. She had ileocolostomy herniation for almost half a year, went to EnChuKong Hospital for help first, transferred to WanFang Hospital was suggested then, but she didn’t go, now progressed ileocolostomy herniation was recorded.
    • Due to dysuria and abdominal distention, she came to ED for help. At ED, vital sign showed hypertension 182/75. PE showed abdominal distension and tenderness at epigastric region with normal bowel sounds, and Hackmann procedure at abdominal wall. Lab data showed no leukocytosis, anemia Hb: 9.9 g/dL, CRP: 3.8. KUB showed normal gas pattern without ileus. CXR showed clear chest field. Denied TOCC history in recent three months. Under the impression of malignant neoplasm of the rectosigmoid junction with multiple metastases, she was admited to our ward for further survey and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received chemotherapy with HDFL (Leucovorin 400mg/m2, 5-Fu 2800mg/m2) on 2024/08/20~2024/08/22 (C1D1).
    • Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H was given for nausea and vomiting.
    • Ascites was treated with Uretropic 40mg/tab 0.5# PO QD, Spiron 25mg/tab 2# PO QD for relief.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc reactive. Cachexia with Megest 40mg/mL,120mL/bot 10m PO QD. Vomiting 2 times, then chest discomfort was noted, Mosapin 5mg/tab 1# TID PO、ULSTOP F.C 20mg/tab 1# BID PO was given. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy with mild nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/08/22 and OPD followed up later.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • (not completed)

[consultation]

• 2024-09-25 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • for TAMIS (recto-vaginal fistula repair).
    • The patient is a 67-year-old female with past history of
      • Rectosigmoid junction carcinoma s/p colonectomy on 2023/07/25 and Hachmann procedure, complicated by peritoneal carcinomatosis with metastases to the lungs, liver, and spleen found on 2024/08/08
      • Uterine myoma s/p total hysterectomy in 2002
      • Hypertension was admited due to dysuria for one week.
    • Initial, she had poor appetite for several months. She had ileocolostomy herniation for almost half a year, went to EnChuKong Hospital for help first, transferred to WanFang Hospital was suggested then, but she didn’t go, now progressed ileocolostomy herniation was recorded.
    • Due to dysuria and abdominal distention, she came to our ED for help then admitted for chemotherapy. She received chemotherapy with HDFL (Leucovorin 400mg/m2, 5Fu 2800mg/m2) on 2024/08/20 (C1D1). She just discharge on 2024/09/09 due to Right lower lobe pneumonia, sputum culture showed Klebsiella pneumoniae、Candida albicans.
    • This time, she stool came out from urine cause pain since this morning. At ER, she conscious level is E4V5M6, vital sign: blood pressure: 153/72 mmHg; pulse:96 rate/min; temperature:36.9’C; respiratory rate:18 rate/min; saturation :95%. Physical examination showed abdomnial distension, conjunctiva show pale, ileocolostomy herniation. Lab data showed WBC 6370/uL, HGB = 12.1 g/dL; CRP = 6 mg/dL.
    • Under the impression of UTI, Adenocarcinoma of rectosigmoid junction carcinoma, pT4aN1bM1c, LN 3/24, stage IVC, s/p colonectomy on 2023/07/27 and Hachmann procedure, complicated by peritoneal carcinomatosis with metastases to the lungs, liver, and spleen. So, she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This is a case of advanced RS cancer s/p op with carcinomatosis
      • Stool passage noted from vagina these days and almost no stool passage from colostomy
      • LGI and sigmoidoscopy was done and a perforation/fistula orrifice was noted at rectum 8 cm from AV. anterior wall
      • I’ve explained to the patient and her families, transrectal surgical repair (TAMIS) maybe helpful for her but the risk of dehescence or recurrent fistula was told due to tumor progression.
    • Suggestion:
      • Avoid excessive cleaning (avoid excessive wiping with wet wipes, which may cause skin breakage and pain)
      • Bacitracin oint topical use
      • TAMIS repair if patient and her families agree, then the surgery will be arranged after hold chemotherapy & target (Avastin) therapy
• 2024-09-20 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • Small intestine showed recto-vaginal fistula.
  • A
    • This is a 67 y/o, P3, menopause (+) woman with medical history of rectosigmoid junction carcinoma with multiple metastases, s/p surgical porcedures and chemotherapy.
      • Recto-vaginal fistula was noted by small intestines series recently. The urologist has been consulted and suggested close observation and hospice care. We were consulted for evaluation.
    • CC
      • Stool passage from the vagina for one week.
    • ObGyn history
      • P3, C/S X 1, VBAC X 2
      • Menopause at 50+ y/o
      • History of uterine myoma s/p ATH + USO
    • PV
      • Stool passage from the vagina
      • Prominent redness and tenderness over the perineum
    • Sono
      • No pelvic lesion
      • Bil. adnexa:free
      • No ascites
    • Impression
      • Recto-vaginal fistula
    • Suggestion
      • Please arrange fistulography
      • It is recommended that patients use tampons to prevent stool from continuously flowing out of the vagina, take off pants when lying in bed to maintain ventilation, rinse with cold water after stool comes out, and use ointment containing anesthetic ingredients such as lidocaine.
      • May consider foley removal??
      • Please feel free to contact us after fistulography is completed.
• 2024-09-18 Urology
  • A
    • We have reviewed the patient’s condition and chart.
    • According to the patient’s statement, fecal discharge was noted coming out from vaginal for one week.
    • Recto-vaginal fistula was noted during small bowel series.
    • Keep foley insertion with continuous normal saline irrigation
    • Due to high complication risks of surgery and the patient’s condition, repair for fistula was not suitable and hospice care was suggested for this patient.
• 2024-09-11 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • Self-reported that I have rectal cancer. After chemotherapy the day before yesterday, there was suspected feces in the urethra today and it was very painful.
    • stage IV colorectal cancer
    • s/p operation EnChuKong Hospital 1 year ago
    • stool came out from urine cause pain since this morning, now stool came out spontaneously
    • we need your expertise, thank you!
  • A
    • I’ve visited this case
      • The patient was a case of colon cancer with carcinomatosis s/p colostomy and ongoing chemotherapy + Target therapy (Avastin)
      • She suffered from stool passage from urine ysesterday
      • PE: abd soft ; no peritonitis
      • No fever
      • LAB : WNL (2024-09-09)
    • Suggest consult Oncology and arrange retrograde cystograpgy for evaluation the fistula tract
      • Check UA. U/C, medical treatment first
      • No indication for emergent operation at this moment
• 2024-08-03 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • The enterostomy has been swollen for a year. The patient had the surgery performed at EnChuKong Hospital. Three months ago, the patient was recommended to be referred to Wanfang Hospital for treatment, but she didn’t go there. She felt unwell today so she went in our hospital.
    • CC: peri-ileocolostomy swelling and redness with abdominal fullness for 1 month, but progressed in these 2 days
    • Poor appetite, peri-umbilical abdominal pain, N/V once yesterday were also noted
    • Event: ileocolostomy herniation for almost half a year, went to EnChuKong Hospital for help first, transferred to WanFang Hospital was suggested then, but she didn’t go, now progressed ileocolostomy herniation was recorded
    • no headache, dizziness, chest tightness, dyspnea, tarry/bloody stool, dysuria
    • PHx: denied
    • Surgical history:
      • On 2023-07-27 at EnChuKong Hospital, she underwent intestinal resection due to stage 4 malignant tumor at the sigmoid junction and intestinal obstruction, and then underwent enterostomy surgery.
      • uterine myoma s/p total hysterectomy in 2002.
    • Medications: denied
    • Allergy: NKDA
  • A
    • This is a 67-year old woman with adenocarcinoma of RS colon s/p LAR on 2023-07-27, pT4aN1bM1c, s/p chemotherapy one time
    • O
      • PET shows uptake over right pelvic,umbilical and T-loop colostomy
      • PE: mild loosen of T-loop colostomy and reducible prolapse of colostomy
    • A:
      • Adenocarcinoma of RS colon s/p LAR on 2023-07-27, pT4aN1bM1c, s/p chemotherapy one time
    • P:
      • Education and if she wanted then HIPEC and chemotherapy with target therapy should be considered
      • If she won’t take aggressive therapy then paiiliative therapy with pain control could be considered

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-07
  • Surgery
    • 3D TAMIS with repair of RV fistula
  • Finding
    • Fistula open is check by scopy and show near previous anastomosis.
    • Repair by 3-O V lock suture.
    • Tissel is usedat rectum + vaginal stump.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-20 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-12-04 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-15 - oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 250mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-25 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 560mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr

• 2024-10-11 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 560mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr

• 2024-09-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 140mL 90min + oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-19 - leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr

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2025-01-13

[Patient Summary]

The patient, a 67-year-old female, has a history of advanced rectosigmoid junction adenocarcinoma (pT4aN1bM1c, Stage IV), with documented peritoneal carcinomatosis and metastases to the lungs, liver, and spleen. She has undergone multiple surgical interventions, including a colostomy (2023-07-27), and has experienced complications such as rectovaginal fistula, ascites, ileocolostomy herniation, and small bowel obstruction (KUB findings on 2025-01-10). Her chemotherapy has included regimens like XELOX (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) and FOLFOX, with intervals of stable disease, tumor regression (CT findings on 2024-11-19), and tolerable side effects. However, complications such as infection, gastrointestinal symptoms, and poor nutritional status have necessitated hospitalizations.

[Problem Comments]

Problem 1: Metastatic Rectosigmoid Junction Adenocarcinoma

• Objective
  • Advanced adenocarcinoma, pT4aN1bM1c (diagnosed 2023-07-27, confirmed on 2024-08-08).
  • Imaging (2024-11-19) shows regression of peritoneal carcinomatosis, liver, and splenic metastases, though a new right lower lung nodule suggests possible lung metastasis.
  • Tumor marker CEA levels have fluctuated (106.46 ng/mL on 2024-12-12, decreased to 62.34 ng/mL on 2025-01-11), consistent with treatment effects.
  • Chemotherapy with XELOX and other regimens documented stable disease and tumor regression (e.g., 2024-12-20 XELOX).
• Assessment
  • Current tumor marker trends and imaging suggest partial response to therapy. However, the potential progression of a lung metastasis needs further evaluation (e.g., biopsy or PET-CT).
  • The patient is clinically stable but has ongoing nutritional concerns (weight 36.4 kg on 2025-01-13, BMI ~15).
• Recommendations
  • Continue XELOX chemotherapy with close monitoring of tumor markers and imaging every 3 months.
  • Consider biopsy of the right lower lung nodule to confirm metastatic status if clinically indicated.
  • Optimize nutritional support, including high-protein enteral or parenteral nutrition (ongoing TPN from 2025-01-10).

Problem 2: Small Bowel Obstruction

• Objective
  • Imaging on 2024-12-16 and 2025-01-10 shows partial small bowel obstruction (SBO).
  • SBO has been attributed to postoperative adhesions or peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• Assessment
  • Symptoms of SBO appear to be episodic, resolving with conservative management, including holding opioids (2024-12-16) and laxatives (Dulcolax).
  • No evidence of complete obstruction.
• Recommendations
  • Continue conservative management with dietary adjustments and laxatives.
  • Repeat abdominal CT if symptoms worsen.
  • Consider surgical intervention (e.g., lysis of adhesions) only if conservative measures fail.

Problem 3: Nutritional Deficiency and Cachexia

• Objective
  • Patient has significant cachexia (weight 36.4 kg, BMI ~15; 2025-01-13).
  • Ascites managed with diuretics, with ~2.1 L aspirated on 2024-08-29.
  • Albumin levels remain low but improving (3.0 g/dL on 2024-12-20 to 3.9 g/dL on 2025-01-10).
• Assessment
  • Cachexia is multifactorial, likely driven by malignancy, recurrent obstruction, and poor appetite.
  • Weight trend suggests no much improvement.
• Recommendations
  • Maintain TPN and oral intake as tolerated.
  • Add appetite stimulants (e.g., megestrol acetate) if not contraindicated.
  • Monitor prealbumin and transferrin levels regularly to guide nutritional interventions.

Problem 4: Rectovaginal Fistula

• Objective
  • Persistent fistula observed since 2024-09-13 (sigmoidoscopy), with worsening symptoms (e.g., stool passage via vagina).
  • 3D TAMIS repair was performed on 2024-10-07, with no immediate complications.
  • Current status: No new surgical notes or complaints about the fistula.
• Assessment
  • Successful TAMIS repair (2024-10-07), though risk of recurrence remains high due to tumor progression and local inflammation.
  • No new evidence of recurrence or fistula-related symptoms documented.
• Recommendations
  • Periodic evaluation with sigmoidoscopy and fistulography to monitor for recurrence.
  • Educate the patient to avoid excessive cleaning and maintain perineal hygiene with recommended ointments.
  • Continue avoiding chemotherapy until complete recovery from the surgery.

Problem 5: Hyponatremia

• Objective
  • Sodium levels have fluctuated: 124 mmol/L (2024-12-12) to 132 mmol/L (2025-01-10).
  • Likely related to chemotherapy, poor intake, or paraneoplastic syndrome.
• Assessment
  • Sodium levels are improving with hydration and nutritional support.
• Recommendations
  • Continue monitoring serum electrolytes every few days.
  • Adjust TPN formula to address ongoing hyponatremia.

2024-12-04

Problem #1: Adenocarcinoma of the Rectosigmoid Junction with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis and Metastases

• Findings:
  • Primary Diagnosis: Rectosigmoid carcinoma (pT4aN1bM1c, stage IVC).
  • Metastatic Spread: Liver, spleen, and lungs with evidence of regression on CT (2024-11-19).
  • Current Tumor Markers:
    • CEA: 124.50 ng/mL (2024-11-27, increasing).
    • CA19-9: 184.36 U/mL (2024-11-27, increasing).
  • ECOG Status: 2 (functional impairment but ambulatory).
  • Symptoms: Intermittent diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and cachexia.
• Evaluation of Treatment History:
  • Surgery: Colonectomy and Hachmann procedure (2023-07-27) removed the primary tumor.
  • Chemotherapy:
    • FOLFOX (2023-09-11): Initially effective but halted due to side effects.
    • 5-FU/Leucovorin (2024-08-20 to 2024-10-25): Stabilized disease progression; diarrhea noted.
    • CAPOX (2024-11-15 ongoing): Tumor regression maintained, but diarrhea persists.
  • Targeted Therapy: Bevacizumab (Avastin) was used briefly (2024-09-03).
• Active Treatment Plan:
  • Chemotherapy: Oxaliplatin (C3D15) with Capecitabine.
  • Supportive care: Rehydration, GI symptom management.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize chemotherapy-related diarrhea:
    • Administer loperamide for diarrhea control.
    • Evaluate for chemotherapy-induced colitis if symptoms persist.
  • Monitor tumor markers:
    • Perform CEA and CA19-9 testing monthly to assess treatment efficacy.
  • Palliative focus: Given disease progression, discuss transitioning to symptom-focused care if ECOG declines.

Problem #2: Recto-Vaginal Fistula

• Findings:
  • Detection: Sigmoidoscopy (2024-09-24) confirmed a fistula 8 cm from the anal verge.
  • Symptoms: Stool passage from the vagina (2024-09-11), causing intermittent vaginal pain.
  • Surgical Repair: TAMIS fistula repair performed on 2024-10-07 with 3D visualization.
• Treatment Evaluation:
  • Successful surgical repair; no recurrence of stool passage from the vagina.
  • Urological management focused on maintaining hygiene and avoiding reinfection.
• Recommendations:
  • Continued surveillance: Monitor for signs of recurrence or new fistula formation.
  • Symptom control: Use topical anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine) for residual vaginal discomfort.

Problem #3: Cachexia and Poor Nutrition

• Findings:
  • Weight: 37.8 kg, BMI: 15.7 (indicative of severe malnutrition).
  • Albumin Levels: Borderline low at 3.7 g/dL (2024-12-03).
  • Symptoms: Poor appetite, fatigue, and weakness.
• Treatment Evaluation:
  • Megestrol acetate has been initiated but with limited documented response.
• Recommendations:
  • Nutrition optimization:
    • Initiate enteral feeding if oral intake remains inadequate.
    • Include high-protein oral supplements.
  • Cachexia management:
    • Consider low-dose corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone) to improve appetite if megestrol fails.
  • Monitor efficacy: Regularly track weight and albumin levels.

Problem #4: Hyponatremia

• Findings:
  • Serum Sodium Levels: Persistent mild hyponatremia (129 mmol/L on 2024-12-03; trend: 126-130 mmol/L in the past month).
  • Symptoms: No overt neurological or muscular signs yet noted.
• Treatment Evaluation:
  • Current IVF with B-fluid does not address underlying hyponatremia.
  • Diuretics may contribute to electrolyte imbalance.
• Recommendations:
  • Correct hyponatremia:
    • Consider hypertonic saline for correction if symptomatic or worsening.
    • Restrict free water intake if SIADH suspected.
  • Review medications: Evaluate diuretic regimen for potential contribution.

Problem #5: Chemotherapy-Associated Anemia

• Findings:
  • Hemoglobin: 8.9 g/dL (2024-12-03, worsening trend from 9.9 g/dL on 2024-11-27).
  • Symptoms: Fatigue and pallor, contributing to functional decline.
  • Etiology: Likely a combination of bone marrow suppression and chronic disease anemia.
• Treatment Evaluation:
  • No active erythropoiesis-stimulating agents or recent transfusions documented (transfusion once on 2024-08-29).
• Recommendations:
  • Treat anemia: Transfusions if hemoglobin drops below 7 g/dL.
  • Monitor iron status: Evaluate ferritin and transferrin saturation. Supplement with IV iron if iron deficiency is identified.

Problem #6: Pain Management

• Findings:
  • Pain Sources: Due to metastatic disease and abdominal symptoms.
  • Current Regimen:
    • Tramadol/acetaminophen: BID.
    • Morphine: 0.5# BID and PRN.
  • Effectiveness: Symptoms moderately controlled.
• Recommendations:
  • Optimize pain regimen:
    • Convert to long-acting opioids for consistent control.
    • Adjust PRN doses as needed.
  • Reassess pain origin: Investigate for bowel obstruction or other mechanical sources if pain escalates.

2024-08-28

[fluconazole dosing strategy for candida albicans in low-weight patient]

Sputum culture results identified Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida albicans. The former has been treated with Tapimycin (piperacillin/tazobactam), to which the Klebsiella is sensitive, and fluconazole was prescribed this evening for the Candida infection.

Directed Therapy (Candida albicans identified): Fluconazole is recommended at a loading dose of 800 mg (12 mg/kg), followed by 400 mg IV/PO daily once blood cultures have cleared and the patient is clinically stable.

The patient weighs 46.5 kg, which approximates a loading dose of 558 mg (equivalent to 3 to 4 capsules of 150 mg each), followed by a maintenance dose of 2 capsules (300 mg) daily.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-12-01, -11-11 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Old fracture of left clavicle.
  • Linear infiltration projecting at right lung is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to R/O Bronchopneumonia.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Fibro-calcified shadows with lung volume decrease of right upper lung are noted, which may be due to old TB. Please correlate with clinical history.

• 2024-11-21 CT - chest

  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Dilated upper third esophagus with wall thickening of the middle third esophagus with adjacent mediastinal lymphadenopathy is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-11-02, the lesions are stationary.
    • Suspected esophago-pulmonary fistula at right lower lobe is found. Stable.
    • Diffuse interstitial change scattered at bilateral lung fields is found. Repeated aspiration is most likely. In much regression.
    • The spiculated lesion at left lower lobe regressed markedly.
    • Mild right pleural effusion is found.
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Right renal stone up to 2.65cm is noted.
    • s/p jejunostomy.
  • Imp:
    • Esophageal cancer with mediastinal lymphadenopathy, esophageal obstruction s/p jejunostomy. Stationary.
    • Regression of pulmonary opacities.
    • Regression of left lower lobe spiculated lesion.
    • Stable esophagopulmonary fistula.

• 2024-11-08 Patho - bronchus biopsy

  • Lung, main trachea, above carina, bronchoscopic biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin ?
    
  • Sections show bronchial mucosa with focal invasive solid sheets of hyperchromatic tumor cells. No keratinization is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal p40(+) and CK(+). Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study for tumor origin.

• 2024-11-08 Bronchoscopy

  • Bronchoscopic diagnosis:
    • tumor-like lesion at main trache (just above the carina) with oozing of the blood and mucosa dysplasia under autofluorscence bronchoscopy, r/o malignancy, s/p biopsy

• 2024-11-05 Upper GI Series

  • UGI series with water soluble contrast medium revealed:
    • Presence of tracheoesophageal fistula (Srs:301;Img:34) from low esophagus to RLL bronchus. The procedure was stopped to prevent aspiration pneumonia.
    • Only small amount of contrast medium in distal esophagus and stomach after this procedure.
  • Impression
    • History of esophageal Cancer
    • Low esophageal stenosis with tracheoesophageal fistula

• 2024-11-02 CT - chest

  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Wall thickening at middle third esophagus with dilated upper esophagus is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-08-21, the lesion is stationary.
    • Mild consolidation of right lower lobe is found. r/o esophagopulmonary fistula.
    • Bilateral pleura effusion is noted.
    • Severe centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Spiculated nodule at left lower lobe is found measuring 3.0cm is found.
    • s/p jejunostomy.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • Right renal stone measuring 2.6cm is noted.
    • The portal vein and IVC are patent.
  • Imp:
    • Esophageal cancer at middle third with esophageal obstruction, suspected esophagopulmonary fistula. Stationary.
    • Liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
    • Severe COPD.

• 2024-11-02 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Diagnosis:
    • c/w Esophageal cancer, upper esophagus post CCRT complicated with radiation esophagitis and mucosal fibrosis with necrotic tissue and recent bleeding
    • Incomplete EGD examination
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • NPO with nutrition support
    • Arrange CT of lung and mediastinum
    • Consult CS and ONC specialist for Esophageal cancer, upper esophagus post CCRT complicated with radiation esophagitis and mucosal fibrosis with with necrotic tissue and recent bleeding treatment
    • UGI series may be planned if need

• 2024-10-07 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Old fracture of left clavicle.
  • Linear infiltration projecting at right lung is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to R/O Bronchopneumonia.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Fibro-calcified shadows with lung volume decrease of right upper lung are noted, which may be due to old TB. Please correlate with clinical history.

• 2024-09-18 SONO - abdomen

  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture and enlarge left lobe and caudate lobe
      • One 0.9cm relatively hypoechoic lesion at S2.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • negative
    • Portal vein and blood vessels:
      • negative
    • Kidney:
      • Two 2.0cm and 1.0cm hyperechoic lesions with PAS in right kidney with dilate calyx and pelvis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially tail
    • Spleen:
      • Splenic index from hilium: 5.9 x7.2cm.
    • Ascites:
      • negative
    • Others:
      • negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • Suspicious, Liver tumor, S2, unknown etiology
    • Renal stone with hydronephrosis, right
    • Splenomegaly, moderate
    • Pancreatic tail masked by gas.
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with tumor markers and other image
    • visit Urology.

• 2024-08-21 CT - chest

  • Indication: 2024-08-07 SCC of esophagus s/p CCRT and aspiration pneumonia, arrange CT chest
  • Findings - Comparison was made with CT on 2024/4/12
    • Lungs: extensive consolidation and patchy GGOs with air-bronchograms as well as interlobular septal thickening in RLL-especially in superior segment. extensive GGO inderlying emphysema in RUL-apical and posterior segments predominance. ill-defined, patchy pathcy and centrilobular nodular opacities in left lung and areas of Rt lung. subpleural paraseptal emphysema in LUL too.
    • Mediastinum and hila: interval decrease in size of M/3 esophageal tumor but suspect a fistulous between the esophageal lumen and adjacent consolidated RLL.
      • old calcified LN in the visceral space.
      • multiple small and mildy LNs in visceral and left anterior prevascular spaces.extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers. midseptal hypertrophy of IVS.mild aortic valves.
    • Pleura: Rt greater than Lt, mild effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: no LAP.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: s/p left anterior abdomimal approach jejunostomy. several Rt renal stones up to 24mm with mild hydropnephrosis. many gall bladder stones up to 10mm.
    • liver cirrhososis with several small cysts and mild splenomegaly.
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
  • Impression:
    • M/3 esopahgeal cancer with regional LNs metastasis, in regression of primary tumor but increased in size of LNs, and
    • suspect esophag-Rt lung fistula. radiation pneumonitis, aspiration pneumonia, and possibly endobronchial spread or secondary infection.
    • extensive 3V-CAD

• 2024-08-07 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Old fracture of left clavicle.
  • Linear infiltration projecting at RLL of the lung is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to R/O Bronchopneumonia.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?

• 2024-06-26 SONO - abdomen

  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture. Enlarge left lobe.
      • one 1.92cm hypoechoic lesion at S2.
      • one 0.47cm anechoic lesion with PAE at S3.
      • One anechoic lesion was noted at S5 Size 0.64 cm
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • several up to 1.21cm hyperechoic lesions with PAS in GB.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • negative
    • Kidney:
      • one 1.61cm hyperechoic lesion with PAS in right kidney.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially body and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal ascites
    • Other:
      • negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver with hepatomegaly of left lobe
    • Liver tumor, S2
    • Liver cysts
    • GB stones
    • Renal stone, right
    • Splenomegaly, mild
    • Minimal ascites
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with other image and tumor markers.

• 2024-05-20, -05-19, -05-05 CXR

  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • a focal Rt-sided convexity of the azygoesophageal recess interface, raise suspicious of esophageal tumor
  • Rt paratracheal stripe paratracheal lymph node enlargement
  • widening of Rt paratracheal stripe due to paratracheal lymph node enlargement
  • emphysematous change in peripheral both upper lobes?
  • old fracture of Lt M/3 clavicle

• 2024-05-09 Bronchoscopy

  • Bronchoscopic finding:
    • The nasal mucosa was hypertrophic.
    • The nasal lumen was moderately narrowed.
    • The was no mucoid nasal discharge retained in the nasal cavity.
    • Mucosa of nasopharynx was hypertrophic.
    • Nasopharynx was moderately narrowed.
    • Mucosa of pharynx cobble-stone in shape.
    • Movement of the both. vocal cord(s) was normal.
    • Bilateral arytenoid proceww was normal.
    • Trachea whole segment: patent and the mucosa was normal.
    • Main carina: sharp and movable on deep breathing.
    • Bilateral endobronchial trees:
      • No any visible endobronchial lesion, tumor, for foreign body.
      • Esophageal tumor not invade the airway.
    • Under fluorescent bronchoscopy:
      • normal mucosa in upper and low airways.

• 2024-05-09 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound

  • Indication: Cancer staging
  • Pre-EUS diagnosis: Esophageal cancer
  • Endoscopic findings
    • Esophageal lesion involving 50% of the circumference, was noted at middle to lower esophagus, from 28cm below incisors. The scope could not pass through due to stricture. Using magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI), the IPCL pattern according to JES was B3, with multiple large avascular areas.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-DP 25, mucosal thickening was noted at middle to lower esophagus, involving 5cm, distal to 28cm below incisors. The lesion involves beyond the muscular layer. At least 4 enlarged lymph nodes were noted.
  • Management：
    • Lugol solution was not sprayed due to bleeding.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Esophageal cancer, middle to lower esophagus, at least T3N2
    • Esophageal stricture due to cancer

• 2024-05-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • The hot spot in the right iliac bone is old and shows less evident compared with the previous study on 2023-10-16, the nature still is to be determined (urine retention, early bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, left clavicle, shoulders, knees, and feet.

• 2024-05-07 PET

  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the middle to lower portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in an adjacent lymph node lymph node, three upper bilateral paratracheal lymph nodes, a lymph node in the upper abdomen just between stomach and liver and a left supraclavicular lymph node. Multiple metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right parotid gland. Some kind of parotid lesion, either malignant or benign, may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and right ureter. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.

• 2024-05-06 MRI - brain

  • Brain atrophy.
  • No brain nodule or metastasis.

• 2024-05-06

  • Impression:
    • low exercise capacity
      
    • Normal cardiopulmonary exercise response during exercise
      
  • Suggestions:
    • Treat underlying disease and symptoms
      
    • Arrange exercise training before or after operation

• 2024-05-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (82 - 22) / 82 = 73.17%
    • LVEF (%) = 73
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; mild MR; mild TR.

• 2024-04-24 Bladder Sonography

  • PVR: 4.79 mL

• 2024-04-24 Uroflowmetry

  • Q max : fair
  • flow pattern : obstructive

• 2024-04-23 Microsonography

  • OD: tesslated, exudate, retinal v narrwing, C/D 0.51 NFL 99 CRT 251, 256 ; no RD
  • OS: tesslated, exudate, retinal v narrwing, CRT 239, C/D 0.45 NFL 99 CRT 244, 251

• 2024-04-12 CT - chest

  • For Propable esophageal tumor, upper esophagus
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • Focal Bronchiectatic change over right upper lobe is found.
      • Patent airway is found.
      • Esophageal submucosal soft tissue measuring 3.7cm in largest dimension is noted. (Se301 Im44). GIST is favored.
      • One paratracheal lymphadenopathy is found measuring 1.8cm.
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
      • Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
      • Right renal pelvis stone is noted measuring 2.45cm is found.
      • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
  • Imp:
    • Esophageal submucosa tumor with paratracheal lymphadenopathy. GIST is favored.

• 2024-04-10 Patho - esophageal biopsy

  • Labeled as “middle to lower esophagus, 28-32 cm below incisors”, biopsy (B) — squamous cell carcvinoma
  • Section shows pieces of squamous mucosa lined tissue with squamous cell carcvinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK7 (-), CK20 (-), p40(+), CK5/6 (+), CDX-2 (-).

• 2024-04-03 SONO - abdomen

  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture. Enlarge left lobe.
      • one 1.5cm hypoechoic lesion at S2.
      • one 0.4cm anechoic lesion with PAE at S3.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • several 1.0cm hyperechoic lesions with PAS in GB.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • negative
    • Kidney:
      • one 0.8cm hyperechoic lesion with PAS in right kidney.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially body and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Splenic index from hilium: 5.7 x6.2 cm.
    • Ascites:
      • negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver with hepatomegaly of left lobe
    • Liver tumor, S2
    • Liver cyst, small, S3
    • GB stone
    • Renal stone, right
    • Splenomegaly, mild
    • pancreatic body and tail masked by gas.
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with other image and tumor markers.

• 2024-03-27 Microsonography

  • OD: tesslated, exudate, retinal v narrwing, C/D 0.51 NFL 99 CRT 251; no RD
  • OS: tesslated, exudate, retinal v narrwing, CRT 239, C/D 0.45, NFL 99 CRT 244.

• 2024-01-10 SONO - abdomen

• 2023-10-26 MRI - prostate

  • Imaging Report Form for Prostate Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:Mo(M_value) STAGE:IVA__(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Prostate cancer with lymph nodes metastasis, cstage T3bN1M0.
    • Right renal stones.
    • Liver cirrhosis.
      
    • GB stones.
      
    • R/O liver cysts.

• 2023-10-23 CT - abdomen

• 2023-10-18 SONO - abdomen

• 2023-10-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • A hot spot in the right iliac bone, the nature is to be determined (urine retention, early bone mets or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, knees, and feet.

• 2023-10-03 Patho - prostate needle biopsy

  • Prostate, right, TRUSP biopsy
    • Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 4+4
    • 6 out of 6 tissues involved, occupying 70% of tissues
  • Microscopically, section shows Gleason-grade 4+4 adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of crowded, fused and irregular neoplastic glands and invasive growth pattern.The neoplastic acini are lined by a single layer of epithelial cells and absent of basal layer. The tumor cells are cuboidal and have amphophilic cytoplasm, nuclear hyperchromasia, pleomorphim and increased N/C ratio.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals AMACR(+) and 34BE12(-).

• 2023-10-03 Patho - prostate needle biopsy

  • Prostate, left, TRUSP biopsy
    • Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 4+4
    • 6 out of 6 tissues involved, occupying 60% of tissues
  • Microscopically, section shows Gleason-grade 4+4 adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of crowded, fused and irregular neoplastic glands and invasive growth pattern.The neoplastic acini are lined by a single layer of epithelial cells and absent of basal layer. The tumor cells are cuboidal and have amphophilic cytoplasm, nuclear hyperchromasia, pleomorphim and increased N/C ratio.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals 34BE12(-) and AMACR(+).

• 2023-07-26 SONO - abdomen

  • Indication: LC
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Coarse echotexture and enlarge left lobe and caudate lobe. Increased brightness of liver with mild distant attenuation.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Hyperechoic calculi up to 1.38cm in GB.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels
      • negative
    • Kidney
      • Hyperechoic calculi up to 1.84 cm in RK with mild dilatation of renal pelvis
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially tail
    • Spleen
      • Splenic index from hilium: 5.8*4.67cm.
    • Ascites
      • negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • Fatty liver, moderate
    • Splenomegaly, mild
    • GB stones
    • Right renal stone with mild hydronephrosis
  • Suggestion:
    • Consider consultation of urologist for right renal stone with obstruction

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-12-02 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • A 68-year-old man, an alcoholism and smoker for decades, had past history of gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hypertriglycemia, Hyperuricemia, HBV (Anti-HBc) related and Alcoholic early cirrhosis child pugh score A, elevated PIVKA-II, Gallstones, and Prostate cancer with lymph nodes metastasis stage IVA status post radiation therapy. His surgical history was cataract OU operation.
    • He had been under regular GI OPD follow up at our hospital due to his alcoholic cirrhosis of liver. EGD was arranged and done on 2024/04/09 for continuous of dyspepsia, and biopsy of esophagus was done due to suspected esophageal cancer seen. Pathology report of esophagus later revealed: squamous cell carcinoma.
    • This time, he was admitted to CS ward for squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus staging. After admission, the cancer staging was complteted and revealed squamous cell carcinoma of middle to lower third of esophagus cT3N2M0, stage III, status post CCRT with PF2.
    • he suffered from bloody sputum noted recently, due to suspect esophagus tumor bleeding, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • Please let the patient and his family come to my OPD on 2024/12/03. I will discuss the following management with him. Thanks for your consultation!!
• 2024-11-05 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for R/T regimen suggestion, possible esophageal cancer progression
    • This 68-year-old man, an alcoholism and smoker for decades, had past history of
      • Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cT3N2M0, stage III s/p 3 cycles of CCRT with CDDP + 5FU s/p feeding jejunostomy 2024/5/20
      • Liver cirrhosis
      • Hypertension
      • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
      • Hypertriglycemia
      • Hyperuricemia
      • Hepatitis B virus(Anti-HBc) related and alcoholic early cirrhosis child pugh score A, elevated PIVKA-II -gallstones
      • Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 4+4 ,with lymph nodes metastasis stage IVA status post radiation therapy.
    • This time, he visited the emergency department (ED) due to hematemesis/coughing up blood for 5 days and passing bloody stool once on 2024/11/01. He was diagnosed with Esophageal squamous carcinoma in 2024-04.
    • At ED, his vitals were as follows:blood pressure of 117/57; pulse rate of 112bpm; body temperature 36’C; and respiratory rate of 18/min; Con’s E4V5M6, spO2 96% under room air.
    • Lab data revealed macrocytic anemia with hb of 7.6g/dl, MCV 108, MCH 35. LPRBC 2U was given at ED, and 2U was transfused in ward.
    • Under the impression of upper GI bleeding, he was admitted to GI ward for further evaluationa and management.
    • We arranged upper GI endoscopy on 2024/11/02, there is difficulty passing through middle segment of esophagus, incomplete EGD was done. Report showed esophageal cancer, upper esophagus post CCRT complicated with radiation esophagitis and mucosal fibrosis with necrotic tissue and recent bleeding.
    • We suspect post-radiation esophageal fibrosis and bleeding, thyroid bleeding, or trachea-esophageal fistula. His HGB elevated to 10.0 after 4U of LPRBC transfusion.
    • He had completed 28 cycles of radiotherapy in 2024-06.
    • According to hematology doctor’s suggestion, we skipped one cycle of C/T in 2024-10. We need your expertise in radiotherapy regimen for possible esophageal tumor progression.
  • A
    • This 68-year-old man had past history of -Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cT3N2M0, stage III s/p 3 cycles of CCRT with CDDP + 5FU s/p feeding jejunostomy 2024/05/20.
      • He visited the emergency department (ED) due to hematemesis/coughing up blood for 5 days and passing bloody stool once on 2024/11/01.
      • The upper GI endoscopy on 2024/11/02, difficulty passing through middle segment of esophagus, incomplete. Report showed esophageal cancer, upper esophagus post CCRT complicated with radiation esophagitis and mucosal fibrosis with necrotic tissue and recent bleeding.
      • UGI series today showed low esophageal stenosis with tracheoesophageal fistula.
    • Although radiotherapy might help tumor oozing control, it could further complicate the T-E fistula and pneumonitis. The dose is also very limited due to the previous CCRT. Therefore, RT is not suggested for current cirmcumstance. Thank you very much.
• 2024-07-11 Infectious Diseases
  • Q
    • This 68-year-old man, under the impression of esophageal cancer, cT3N2M0, stage III, was admitted for 2nd cycle C/T with CDDP + 5FU. Chemotherapy was hold since 7/4 due to fever sudden onset and poor CBC.
    • Radiotherapy still continued and this course of radiotherapy was totally finished on 7/4.
    • Symptomatic treatment such as mosapride, silymarin, dextromethorphan, MgO, sennoside, famotidine was given.
    • Fever survey was done regularly and it showed leukopenia with neutrophil predominant, elevated CRP. Thus, U/A, U/C was arranged and it showed pyuria. Sputum culture, blood culture was also checked and was still pending.
    • Atypical pneumonia survey such as Legionella, Streptococcus showed negative, but mycoplasma IgM revealed positive. Therefore, empirical antibiotics as sintum and arithromycin was prescribed for infection control since 7/4.
    • Then, antibiotics was changed to Cravit on 2024/07/11 due to intermittent fever noted recent days (these 3 days).
    • We need your expertise for antibiotics suggestion!
  • A
    • This 68-year-old man, under the impression of esophageal cancer, cT3N2M0, stage III, was admitted for 2nd cycle C/T with CDDP + 5FU.
    • Intermittent fever for days.
    • Lab
      • 2024-07-09 CRP 10.0 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-08 WBC 2.83 x10^3/uL
        
    • CXR:
      • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
      • Ground glass opacity in RLL.
      • Presence of ileus.
      • Normal appearance of trachea and bil. main bronchus.
      • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
      • Old fracture of left clavicle.
      • Suggest clinical correlation.
    • Suggestion:
      • Add tapimycin 4.5g iv q6h for neutropenia with fever.
      • F/u B/C results
      • Arrange CV-echo to exclud endocarditis
• 2024-05-10 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • A 68-year-old man, an alcoholism and smoker for decades, had past history of gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hypertriglycemia, Hyperuricemia, HBV (Anti-HBc) related and Alcoholic early cirrhosis child pugh score A, elevated PIVKA-II, Gallstones, and Prostate cancer with lymph nodes metastasis stage IVA status post radiation therapy. His surgical history was cataract OU operation.
    • He had been under regular GI OPD follow up at our hospital due to his alcoholic cirrhosis of liver. EGD was arranged and done on 2024/04/09 for continuous of dyspepsia, and biopsy of esophagus was done due to suspected esophageal cancer seen. Pathology report of esophagus later revealed: squamous cell carcinoma.
    • This time, he was admitted to CS ward for squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus staging. After admission, the cancer staging was complteted and revealed squamous cell carcinoma of middle to lower third of esophagus cT3N2M0, stage III. Port-A implantation will be arranged on 2024/05/13. Thus we need consult you for arrange neoadjuvent CCRT. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • We will assume management of this case after port A insertion. Our plan is to discuss concurrent chemoradiotherapy with platinum and 5-fluorouracil (PF) regimen with the patient.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-11-11
  • Surgery
    • Endoscopic removal of esophageal blood clot
  • Finding
    • Severe stenosis over 30cm below incisor that the upper gastrointestinal endoscope and guidewire could not pass.
    • Much blood clot in the esophagus.
    • One esophageal diverticulum over 30cm below incisor with one piece of lung parenchyma seen inside, suspected the ruptured site.
    • Estimated blood loss: 50ml.
• 2024-05-20
  • Surgery
    • Endoscopic removal of esophageal blood clot
  • Finding
    • Severe stenosis over 30cm below incisor that the upper gastrointestinal endoscope and guidewire could not pass.
    • Much blood clot in the esophagus.
    • One esophageal diverticulum over 30cm below incisor with one piece of lung parenchyma seen inside, suspected the ruptured site.
    • Estimated blood loss: 50ml.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-03 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 045mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 2250mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF 70% dose, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-12 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 045mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 2300mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF 70% dose, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-07 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 065mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-05 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 40mg/m2 065mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (PF, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-02 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 700mg/m2 1259mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 4hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-12-03

Clinical Conditions

• Oncological Concerns:
  • Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cT3N2M0, Stage III): Post concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (PF regimen), currently complicated by:
    • Tracheoesophageal (TE) fistula: Stable but raises concerns for aspiration pneumonia.
    • Radiation esophagitis with mucosal necrosis and bleeding.
    • Recent episodes of hematemesis and bloody sputum.
  • Prostate Adenocarcinoma (cT3bN1M0, Stage IVA): Post radiation therapy with clinical stability.
  • Ongoing anemia with multifactorial etiology: Cancer-related, nutritional, or gastrointestinal blood loss.
• Liver Cirrhosis:
  • Alcoholic and HBV-related early cirrhosis with mild impairment (Child-Pugh A).
  • No evident ascites, encephalopathy, or significant coagulopathy.
• Urological Issues:
  • Renal stones with mild hydronephrosis.
  • No acute kidney injury (AKI), and renal function remains preserved (eGFR > 90 mL/min).
• Hematological and Biochemical Data:
  • Persistent anemia (HGB ~6.9–8.4 g/dL), thrombocytopenia (PLT ~78×10^3/uL), and neutropenia.
  • Macrocytosis (MCV ~100–102 fL) suggests nutritional deficiencies (e.g., B12/folate) or secondary to malignancy or chemotherapy.
  • Stable liver function markers with mild hypoalbuminemia.

Key Concerns and Recommendations

• Esophageal Carcinoma Management:
  • TE Fistula: Conservative measures (e.g., jejunostomy feeding, NPO status) remain essential to prevent aspiration pneumonia. Surgical repair should be evaluated if clinical deterioration occurs, but risks are high.
  • Bleeding Control: Endoscopic techniques, such as clot removal and tumor hemostasis, should continue. Consider palliative radiotherapy cautiously as it risks further TE fistula complications.
  • Consult thoracic surgeons and radiation oncologists to assess further therapeutic options.
  • Continue chemotherapy (PF regimen) if the patient’s performance status and hematologic parameters allow.
• Nutritional and Anemia Management:
  • Nutritional Support:
    • Ensure adequate enteral or parenteral nutrition.
    • Screen and replace deficiencies (B12, folate, iron).
  • Blood Transfusion:
    • Indicated for symptomatic anemia, aiming for HGB > 7 g/dL for symptom relief.
  • Initiate erythropoiesis-stimulating agents cautiously if anemia persists without bleeding.
• Prostate Cancer Follow-Up:
  • PSA remains suppressed post-treatment. Continue routine monitoring for recurrence or metastasis.
• Cirrhosis and Liver Protection:
  • Monitor and manage portal hypertension or encephalopathy.
  • Avoid hepatotoxic drugs. Regular surveillance for HCC with imaging and AFP levels.

[Anemia]

Laboratory Evidence of Anemia - Recent hematological parameters reveal significant anemia:

• Hemoglobin (HGB) has steadily decreased:
  • 6.9 g/dL on 2024-12-02 (critical level).
  • 7.7 g/dL on 2024-12-01.
  • History of chronic anemia, with HGB levels between 7.3–9.1 g/dL over several months.
• Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV):
  • 100–102 fL (macrocytic anemia) across recent measurements.
• Reticulocyte Count:
  • Reticulocyte percentage was not explicitly reported, but inadequate reticulocytosis may suggest a bone marrow response impairment (e.g., due to chronic disease or nutrient deficiencies).
• Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-CV):
  • Elevated (e.g., 22.4% on 2024-12-02), indicating anisocytosis and a possible mixed etiology of anemia.

Likely Etiologies

• Chronic Blood Loss
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding:
    • Documented bloody sputum and hematemesis on multiple occasions (2024-11-05 and 2024-12-02 consultations) likely due to esophageal cancer-related bleeding and post-radiation esophagitis.
    • Endoscopic findings (2024-11-11) revealed necrotic tissue, severe esophageal stenosis, and a diverticulum with blood clots, confirming active or recent bleeding.
• Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
  • Chronic inflammatory processes, including:
    • Advanced esophageal cancer.
    • Chronic aspiration pneumonia and recurrent infections.
    • Elevated markers of systemic inflammation (e.g., CRP 10.0 mg/dL on 2024-07-09) suggest ACD as a contributing factor.
• Nutritional Deficiencies
  • Macrocytic Anemia:
    • The macrocytosis (MCV ~100–102 fL) is consistent with B12 or folate deficiency, common in patients with poor nutritional status (e.g., jejunostomy, NPO orders due to esophageal obstruction).
    • Chronic alcohol use may exacerbate folate deficiency.
• Bone Marrow Suppression
  • Likely due to cumulative effects of:
    • Chemotherapy (cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil, PF regimen).
    • Recent neutropenia and thrombocytopenia (e.g., WBC 2.53 ×10^3/uL, PLT 78 ×10^3/uL on 2024-12-02), indicating marrow suppression.
• Liver Disease
• Chronic liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) can cause:
  • Reduced production of thrombopoietin and mild hypersplenism, leading to platelet sequestration and secondary anemia.
  • Impaired clotting factor synthesis, potentially increasing the risk of blood loss.

Diagnostic and Clinical Correlations

• Anemia severity correlates temporally with recent upper GI bleeding episodes (2024-11-05, 2024-11-11).
• Macrocytosis suggests superimposed nutritional deficiency anemia or chemotherapy-related megaloblastosis.
• Chronic disease anemia and low-grade marrow suppression likely contribute to persistent anemia over months.

Management Recommendations

• Immediate Interventions
  • Blood Transfusion:
    • Transfuse packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to maintain hemoglobin >7 g/dL and alleviate symptoms of oxygen deficit.
  • Nutritional Support:
    • Initiate parenteral vitamin B12 and folate supplementation empirically.
    • Ensure adequate caloric and micronutrient support via the jejunostomy.
• Investigations
  • Rule out occult bleeding:
    • Repeat endoscopic evaluation of the upper GI tract if bleeding recurs.
  • Evaluate nutritional deficiencies:
    • Serum B12, folate, and iron panel to confirm deficiencies.
• Long-Term Management
  • Address chronic inflammation:
    • Optimize cancer management and infection control to reduce inflammation and anemia of chronic disease.
  • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents:
    • In refractory anemia cases (e.g., with ACD), carefully consider agents like darbepoetin alfa to improve erythropoiesis, ensuring iron stores are adequate.

2024-11-12

Patient Overview - This 68-year-old male patient has a complex medical history, including:

• Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT3N2M0, stage III), post chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with cisplatin and fluorouracil (PF regimen) and feeding jejunostomy placement.
• Radiation esophagitis and associated complications, including tracheoesophageal (T-E) fistula.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with emphysematous changes.
• Liver cirrhosis, likely secondary to a history of alcohol use and Hepatitis B infection.
• Prostatic adenocarcinoma (Gleason 4+4), stage IVA with lymph node metastasis, previously treated with radiation.
• History of hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, and gallstones.

Recent Clinical Findings

• 2024-11-01 to 2024-11-11: The patient was admitted due to hematemesis and upper GI bleeding. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) revealed significant stenosis, necrotic tissue, and bleeding at the site of esophageal cancer.
• Tracheoesophageal fistula (confirmed by bronchoscopy and upper GI series), contributing to ongoing bleeding and aspiration risks.
• Radiology findings from recent imaging (CT, bronchoscopy) support evidence of progression in the esophageal tumor, chronic lung changes due to emphysema, and complications from previous radiotherapy.

Anemia and Blood Findings - This patient exhibits chronic anemia characterized by:

• Macrocytic indices: MCV consistently above 100 fL (e.g., MCV = 101.4 fL on 2024-11-11), suggesting macrocytic anemia.
• Hematologic data:
  • Hemoglobin (HGB): Declining levels with current HGB at 7.3 g/dL (2024-11-11) and previous values fluctuating around 9-10 g/dL.
  • Platelet count: Thrombocytopenia noted with platelets between 60-80 x10^3/uL, possibly secondary to cirrhosis or bone marrow suppression from chemotherapy.
  • White Blood Cell (WBC): Mild leukopenia with a predominance of neutrophils, likely reflecting chronic disease or chemotherapy effects.

Anemia Analysis and Recommendations

• Macrocytic Anemia:
  • Given the high MCV and declining hemoglobin, macrocytic anemia should be evaluated for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency, particularly in the context of poor nutritional intake and malabsorption due to esophageal pathology.
  • No ferritin data is available, but iron studies may still be warranted if microcytic indices emerge or if iron supplementation is considered.
• Transfusion Support:
  • The patient has already received multiple blood transfusions, with hemoglobin stabilized around 9-10 g/dL post-transfusion. Regular transfusion monitoring may be needed.
  • Further transfusions should be guided by symptomatic needs, as the patient’s chronic condition may limit full correction of anemia.
• Nutritional Support:
  • Enhanced nutritional support with supplementation of iron, folate, and B12 may help mitigate anemia if deficiencies are identified.
  • Gastroenterology consultation for parenteral nutrition could be beneficial, given the patient’s difficulty with oral intake due to esophageal stenosis and T-E fistula.

Comorbid Conditions and Management Considerations

• Esophageal Cancer and T-E Fistula:
  • The tracheoesophageal fistula complicates the management of this patient’s esophageal cancer. Radiotherapy is currently not advised due to increased risk of exacerbating the fistula and pneumonitis.
  • Conservative management, including maintaining NPO status and using jejunostomy for nutrition, is essential to prevent further aspiration.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
  • The patient has severe COPD with significant emphysematous changes, as seen on imaging. Optimizing respiratory support and avoiding further pulmonary insults (such as aspiration) are key. Pulmonary rehabilitation and bronchodilators may be beneficial if it symptomatic.
• Liver Cirrhosis:
  • Given cirrhosis and associated splenomegaly, the patient is at risk of hypersplenism, which may contribute to anemia and thrombocytopenia. Liver function monitoring is advised to assess any potential progression and manage complications of cirrhosis.

Medications Review for Nephrotoxicity, Hepatic Considerations, and Interactions (below not posted)

• Hemoclot (Tranexamic Acid) 500mg/5mL
  • Nephrotoxicity: Generally safe in patients with normal renal function but should be used cautiously in renal impairment due to risk of accumulation, potentially increasing the risk of thrombosis.
  • Adjustment: No dose reduction specified here, but consider cautious use and monitor renal function.
  • Interaction: Can increase thrombotic risk, which may be exacerbated by reduced mobility or other pro-thrombotic factors in this patient.
• Metoclopramide 10mg/2mL (antiemetic)
  • Renal Considerations: Primarily excreted by the kidneys; dose adjustment required in renal impairment to avoid extrapyramidal side effects.
  • Hepatic Considerations: Safe for mild liver impairment, but higher doses can stress the liver, increasing risk of hepatotoxicity.
  • Recommendation: If eGFR declines below 40 mL/min/1.73m^2, reduce dose by 50%. For this patient, given intermittent liver function impairment, minimize the dose and frequency to the lowest effective amount.
• Tapimycin (Piperacillin/Tazobactam) 4.5g/vial
  • Nephrotoxicity: Known nephrotoxic potential, especially when used concurrently with other nephrotoxic drugs or in patients with renal impairment.
  • Adjustment: Dosage adjustment is necessary in renal impairment. If creatinine clearance is less than 40 mL/min, dosage reduction or interval extension is recommended.
  • Recommendation: Frequent renal function monitoring is essential if continuing this antibiotic. Given the patient’s susceptibility to infections, consider alternatives or reduce dose based on renal function.
• Acetylcysteine (Actein Effervescent) 600mg/tab
  • Nephroprotective Benefits: Often used in chronic liver conditions and has protective effects against drug-induced nephrotoxicity.
  • Adjustment: No significant renal adjustment required; safe to continue in this patient.
  • Recommendation: Continue as is, as it can help mitigate oxidative stress in liver and kidney disease.
• Gasmin (Dimethylpolysiloxane) 40mg/tab
  • Nephrotoxicity: Minimal risk.
  • Hepatic Considerations: No significant concerns.
  • Recommendation: Safe to continue; no adjustments needed.
• Bactuide (Entecavir) 0.5mg/tab (antiviral for HBV)
  • Nephrotoxicity: Primarily excreted by kidneys, requiring dose adjustment in renal impairment.
  • Adjustment: For patients with eGFR <50 mL/min, dose adjustment is recommended.
  • Recommendation: Monitor renal function and consider dose adjustment if there is a decline in renal performance.
• Betmiga (Mirabegron) 50mg/tab (for urinary incontinence)
  • Renal Considerations: Caution in severe renal impairment; dose adjustment necessary.
  • Hepatic Considerations: Also requires caution in moderate to severe liver impairment.
  • Adjustment: Avoid or reduce dosage in cases of significant liver impairment or if eGFR falls below 30 mL/min.
  • Recommendation: Due to this patient’s liver cirrhosis, assess if the benefit outweighs the risk; consider reducing the dose or switching to an alternative for urinary symptoms.
• Folacin (Folic Acid) 5mg/tab
  • Nephrotoxicity: No nephrotoxic potential.
  • Hepatic Considerations: Safe and beneficial in patients with chronic disease.
  • Recommendation: Continue as is, as it supports red blood cell production.
• Potassium Chloride (if any potassium supplementation is prescribed)
  • Renal Considerations: Potassium levels should be carefully monitored in renal impairment to avoid hyperkalemia.
  • Recommendation: Check serum potassium regularly, especially if renal function declines, and adjust supplementation accordingly.
• Romicon-A (cough and cold medication) containing dextromethorphan, lysozyme
  • Hepatic and Renal Considerations: Dextromethorphan may accumulate in severe liver impairment.
  • Adjustment: Caution in liver impairment due to risk of CNS side effects.
  • Recommendation: Limit the dose of dextromethorphan if hepatic function deteriorates further.
• Ulstop (Famotidine) 20mg/tab (for gastric protection)
  • Renal Considerations: Famotidine requires dose adjustment in renal impairment due to accumulation risk.
  • Adjustment: Reduce dose if eGFR <50 mL/min.
  • Recommendation: Continue with caution and adjust if necessary based on renal function tests.

2024-10-08

[persistent anemia and multiple transfusions]

The patient’s hemoglobin (HGB) levels have remained below the reference range throughout the year.

• 2024-10-07 HGB 7.8 g/dL
• 2024-09-12 HGB 9.8 g/dL
• 2024-09-05 HGB 8.4 g/dL
• 2024-08-22 HGB 8.9 g/dL
• 2024-08-07 HGB 10.0 g/dL

Blood transfusions were administered on 2024-05-19, 2024-07-02, 2024-07-06, 2024-07-12, 2024-07-18, 2024-07-25, 2024-07-29, 2024-09-05, and 2024-10-07.

If future transfusions are not viable, it may be necessary to consider alternative treatment options.

[correcting hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia: adding albumin support]

Hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, and hypoalbuminemia have been observed in the patient.

• 2024-10-07 Na (Sodium) 131 mmol/L
• 2024-10-07 Mg (Magnesium) 1.6 mg/dL
• 2024-10-07 Albumin (BCG) 2.8 g/dL

MgSO4 and normal saline are currently being administered.

Considering the low albumin levels, albumin supplementation or more intensive nutritional support may be appropriate to address the deficiencies.

2024-09-06

[blood transfusion for anemia with mild lab abnormalities]

Anemia was noted on 2024-09-05, with HGB at 8.4 g/dL, prompting an LPRBC transfusion on the same day. Other lab results revealed mild hyponatremia, hypoalbuminemia, and a slightly elevated bilirubin level. No medication reconciliation issues were identified.

2024-07-04

[anemia progression despite blood transfusion]

This patient has been receiving the PF regimen since 2024-05-29, and has since experienced a significant decline in HGB, reaching grade 3 (severe) anemia by July. The PF regimen, which includes cisplatin and fluorouracil, is associated with anemia incidences of up to 40% for cisplatin and unspecified rates for fluorouracil.

Although the sharp decline in HGB occurred after chemotherapy, suggesting a possible causal relationship, the patient’s HGB levels had already started decreasing before starting the PF regimen. Given that the latest PF regimen administration was at least a month ago, HGB levels would typically be expected to recover; however, the patient’s HGB has been continuously decreasing.

The patient received a blood transfusion on 2024-07-02 (the same day as the 2nd session of chemotherapy). Despite the transfusion, HGB levels have continued to fall. If the patient cannot regain hematopoietic ability or tolerate frequent transfusions (if needed), it may be necessary to further reduce the dosage or change the regimen.

• 2024-07-04 HGB 7.5 g/dL
• 2024-07-02 HGB 7.7 g/dL
• 2024-06-24 HGB 8.4 g/dL
• 2024-06-19 HGB 9.3 g/dL
• 2024-06-03 HGB 9.5 g/dL
• 2024-05-29 HGB 11.2 g/dL
• 2024-05-19 HGB 11.7 g/dL
• 2024-05-05 HGB 12.7 g/dL
• 2023-12-22 HGB 14.1 g/dL
• 2023-12-08 HGB 14.4 g/dL
• 2023-11-24 HGB 14.8 g/dL
• 2023-10-11 HGB 14.7 g/dL
• 2023-10-03 HGB 15.0 g/dL

[deteriorating liver function and treatment options]

The patient’s liver function is deteriorating, and BaoGan (silymarin) is currently being used. Given that BDI is increasing and is the main contributor to elevated BTI, adding Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) might be beneficial if clinically appropriate.

• 2024-07-02 ALT 90 U/L

• 2024-06-24 ALT 21 U/L

• 2024-07-02 AST 113 U/L

• 2024-06-24 AST 24 U/L

• 2024-07-02 Bilirubin direct 0.35 mg/dL

• 2024-06-03 Bilirubin direct 0.24 mg/dL

• 2024-05-29 Bilirubin direct 0.21 mg/dL

700887413

241203

[exam findings]

• 2024-02-23 CXR
  • S/P tracheostomy.
  • Fibrotic infiltrate in left upper lung.
  • Blunting of costophrenic angle, left side, could be due to pleural effusion.
• 2024-02-23 ECG (emergency)
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • ST elevation, consider early repolarization, pericarditis, or injury
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-02-23 CT - brain
  • Without-contrast CT scan of the brain with 4-mm axial and sagittal images reveals:
    • Mild degree of general enlargement of ventricles, cisterns and cortical sulci indicating general brain atrophy.
    • No intracranial hemorrhage, nor space-occupying lesion.
    • No midline shift, nor mass effect.
    • No skull fracture.
    • S/P NG tube and tracheostomy.
  • IMP:
    • Mild general brain atrophy.

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-24 ~ 2024-03-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • hypophayngeal ca, squamous cell carcinoma, cT4a(b)N3bM1(L4), stage IVA, with metastases to right cervial level II, III, IV, right supraclavicular and right thoracic inlet nodes
    • Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
    • Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Fever, unspecified
    • Cachexia
  • CC
    • Weakness and dizziness, then fall down at home.
  • Present illness
    • This 72-year-old male patient has histories of hypophayngeal ca, squamous cell carcinoma, cT4a(b)N3bM1(L4), GAP 4, PD-L1 Dako 22C/TPS 10%, CPS 29, stage IVA, status post laryngomicrosurgery biopsy + tooth extraction + tracheostomy.
    • Chemotherapy (afatinib + avastin + pembrolizumab) from 2024/05/23-06/30 and started Erbitux from 2024/07/28 in NTUH.
    • Neck MRI at NTUH reported hypopharyngeal cancer, staging T4aN3bMX.
    • Whole body PET at NTUH revealed hypopharyngeal maliganancy with metastases to right cervial level II, III, IV, right supraclavicular and right thoracic inlet nodes.
    • Today, fall down at home, that he was brought to ER for help. Mild deformity of occpital region, weakness and dizziness were noted. No conscious change and no wound, that he was brought to ER for help. At ER, physcial examination revealed ill-looking, GCS: E4VTM6, BT: 36.6’C, HR: 113/min, BP: 129/59 mmHg. EKG showed Normal sinus rhythm.
    • Brain CT showed Mild general brain atrophy. CxR revealed Fibrotic infiltrate in left upper lung and Blunting of costophrenic angle, left side, could be due to pleural effusion. Blood analysis showed no leukocytosis and normal renal function. But anemia, elevation of CRP level and Hyponatremia.
    • Under the impression of 1) hypophayngeal ca. 2) Sepsis with anemia, he was admitted to infection ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, broad spectrum antibiotics brosym was prescribed for pneumonia.
    • Rolikan INHL was given for much sputum.
    • Fever was still noted so acetaminophen was given PRN.
    • His sputum culture showed Pseudomonas growth. We shifted antibiotics to cefepime.
    • Serum data follow on 2024/02/29 still showed leukocytosis and high CRP. No dyspnea or fever was still noted.
    • Family meeting was held on 2024/02/29. His family decided not let the patient to receive hospice care.
    • Chest CT on 03/02 showed radiation pneumonitis at left lung with left pleurisy, left pleural meta is suspected, and bilateral pleural effusion. His clinical conditions were stable and improving.
    • During 03/02 to 03/09, his clincial conditions were stable. Chest Xray and lab data followed on 03/04 and 03/07 showed improving results. However, he complained about insominia related with pain around L-spine. We therefore consulted psychiatric department for medication adjusiment, prescribing Eurodin 1# HS and discontinue Xanax.
    • We arranged bone scan to rule out L-spine metastasis on 03/08. The results showed mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine, some T- and L-spines and bilateral S-I joints, favored degenerative change, no obvious evidence of metastasis.
    • During 03/09 to 03/16, chest xray and lab data followed on 03/11 and 03/15 showed leucocytosis and elevating CRP. Sputum Gram stain and sputum culture respectively showed GPC 4+, GNB 4+, and pseudomonas 4+, MRSA 4+. We therefore prescribed Avelox and Sintum for infection control. Contact isolation was also performed.
    • From 03/16 to 03/23, lab data and CXR followed on 03/18 and 03/21 showed better results. For his expired tracheastomy, we consulted ENT for him. We also arranged L-S spine Xray and consulted orthopedics for his L-spine protrusion with pain. Xray report showed Disk space narrowing of L4-5. Orthopedic surgeon gave Shincort for symptoms control. Gram stain of sputum on 03/20 showed not found. Sputum culture results were pending. Due to his better conditions and under his daughter’s request. He was allowed discharge today with OPD follow up arranged and medication prescribed.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# HS
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# TID
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Syntam Granules (piracetam 1200mg) 1# QD
    • Smecta (diotahedral smecitite 3gm) 1# TIDAC
    • Roumin (prochlorperazine maleate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Mirtapine Orally Disintegrating (mirtazapine 30mg) 1# HS
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 5mL BID
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Fudecough (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# TID
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS
    • Aelocon (thiamine B1 50mg, riboflavin B2 5mg) 1# QD
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Avelox (moxifloxacin 400mg) 1# QDAC
    • Urief (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H
• 2024-02-23 SOAP Surgical Emergency He YaoCan
  • S: Blunt trauma to the head > Acute moderate central pain (4-7): Fall, blunt trauma to the head
    • Weakness and dizziness
    • Deny tarry stool
    • Hx of hypophayngeal ca post CT in NTUH
    • TRACHEOSTOMY (+)
  • O: Vital signs: BP:129/59; HR:113; BT:36.6’C; RR:20;
    • Con’s:E4VTM6
    • SpO2:95%
    • Alert consciousness
    • mild pale, S/P TRACHEOSTOMY
    • Mild deformity of occpital region
    • Free motion of four limbs
  • A: Preliminary impression S00.93XA Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
    • H.I, brain CT: no ICH. bil. PN, Brosym, CRP:9.1, COVID/FLU-. Hb:7.0. BT 2U, Hb8
      
    • Hx of hypophayngeal ca s/p C/T, f/u at NTUH, oa Onco.

[chemotherapy]

UFT (tegafur 100mg, uracil 224 mg)

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2024-12-03

[Simple Suspension Method (SSM) for Medication Tube Feeding]

SSM is a technique used to administer medications to patients who are unable to swallow, such as those receiving enteral tube feeding. It involves suspending medications in warm water to dissolve or disperse them, allowing for easier administration through a feeding tube.

Steps Involved in SSM:

• Prepare the Medication:
  • Tablets: Crush the tablets into a fine powder.
  • Capsules: Open the capsules and empty the contents into a small container.
• Mix with Water:
  • Place the medication (powder or capsule contents) into a syringe or medication cup.
  • Add a small amount of warm water (approximately 5-10 mL) to the container.
  • Mix the medication and water thoroughly to form a suspension.
• Administer Through Feeding Tube:
  • Flush the feeding tube with water to clear any residual formula or medication.
  • Slowly administer the medication suspension through the feeding tube.
  • Flush the tube with water again to ensure complete delivery of the medication.

Advantages of SSM:

• Reduced risk of tube clogging: By dissolving or dispersing medications, SSM can minimize the risk of tube blockage.
• Improved drug absorption: This method can enhance the absorption of medications, especially those that require dissolution in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Reduced medication waste: SSM can help prevent drug loss, as the entire dose can be administered through the tube.
• Simplified administration: It’s a relatively simple technique that can be performed by healthcare providers or caregivers.

Considerations:

• Drug Compatibility: Not all medications are suitable for SSM. Some medications may not dissolve or disperse properly in water, or they may interact with other medications or tube feeding formulas.
• Tube Size: The size of the feeding tube can affect the ability to administer medications using SSM. Smaller-bore tubes may require more careful preparation and administration.
• Patient-Specific Factors: Individual patient factors, such as gastric emptying time and bowel motility, can influence the effectiveness of SSM.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Close monitoring of the patient’s response to medication and tube feeding is essential.

2024-06-04

[tube feeding - UFT handling precautions]

UFT (tegafur and uracil) is cytotoxic, posing a potential health hazard if directly contacted. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that healthcare personnel follow strict safety protocols when handling UFT granules to prevent exposure.

701177392

241203

[lab data]

2023-08-10 Anti-β2-glycoprotein-I Ab 0.6 U/mL
2023-08-10 Anti-cardiolopin IgG 0.7 GPL-U/mL
2023-08-10 Anti-cardiolipin IgM 1.3 MPL-U/mL

2023-08-08 CEA (NM) 89.031 ng/ml

2023-08-07 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-08-07 HBsAg (Value) 0.36 S/CO
2023-08-07 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-08-07 Anti-HBc-Value 6.47 S/CO
2023-08-07 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-08-07 Anti-HCV Value 0.09 S/CO

2023-08-07 CEA 96.78 ng/mL
2023-08-07 CA199 29.24 U/mL

2023-08-07 D-dimer > 10000.00 ng/mL(FEU)
2023-08-07 PT 11.1 sec
2023-08-07 INR 1.08
2023-08-07 APTT 25.7 sec
2023-08-07 Fibrinogen(quantita) 364.4 mg/dL

2023-08-04 Alkaline phosphatase 931 U/L

[exam findings]

• 2024-11-01 ACTOnco+ Cancer Gene Test
  • Cellblock No. S2024-22076
  • RESULT：
    • PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS:
    • Test Name: ACTOnco+
    • ACTOnco+ 440 gene:
      • ABCB1, ABCC2, ABCG2, ABL1, ABL2, ADAMTS1, ADAMTS13, ADAMTS15, ADAMTS16, ADAMTS18, ADAMTS6, ADAMTS9, ADAMTSL1, ADGRA2, ADH1C, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALDH1A1, ALK, AMER1, APC, AR, ARAF, ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, ASXL1, ATM, ATR, ATRX, AURKA, AURKB, AXIN1, AXIN2, AXL, B2M, BAP1, BARD1, BCL10, BCL2, BCL2L1, BCL2L2, BCL6, BCL9, BCOR, BIRC2, BIRC3, BLM, BMPR1A, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRD4, BRIP1, BTG1, BTG2, BTK, BUB1B, CALR, CANX, CARD11, CASP8, CBFB, CBL, CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNB1, CCNB2, CCNB3, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, CCNE1, CCNE2, CCNH, CD19, CD274, CD58, CD70, CD79A, CD79B, CDC73, CDH1, CDK1, CDK12, CDK2, CDK4, CDK5, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, CDKN1A, CDKN1B, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, CDKN2C, CEBPA, CHEK1, CHEK2, CIC, CREBBP, CRKL, CRLF2, CSF1R, CTCF, CTLA4, CTNNA1, CTNNB1, CUL3, CYLD, CYP1A1, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2C8, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, DAXX, DCUN1D1, DDR2, DICER1, DNMT3A, DOT1L, DPYD, DTX1, E2F3, EGFR, EP300, EPCAM, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA5, EPHA7, EPHB1, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ERCC1, ERCC2, ERCC3, ERCC4, ERCC5, ERG, ESR1, ESR2, ETV1, ETV4, EZH2, FAM46C, FANCA, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCL, FAS, FAT1, FBXW7, FCGR2B, FGF1, FGF10, FGF14, FGF19, FGF23, FGF3, FGF4, FGF6, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FH, FLCN, FLT1, FLT3, FLT4, FOXL2, FOXP1, FRG1, FUBP1, GATA1, GATA2, GATA3, GNA11, GNA13, GNAQ, GNAS, GREM1, GRIN2A, GSK3B, GSTP1, GSTT1, HGF, HIF1A, HIST1H1C, HIST1H1E, HNF1A, HR, HRAS, HSP90AA1, HSP90AB1, HSPA4, HSPA5, IDH1, IDH2, IFNL3, IGF1, IGF1R, IGF2, IKBKB, IKBKE, IKZF1, IL6, IL7R, INPP4B, INSR, IRF4, IRS1, IRS2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, JUN, KAT6A, KDM5A, KDM5C, KDM6A, KDR, KEAP1, KIT, KMT2A, KMT2C, KMT2D, KRAS, LCK, LIG1, LIG3, LMO1, LRP1B, LYN, MALT1, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MAP2K4, MAP3K1, MAP3K7, MAPK1, MAPK3, MAX, MCL1, MDM2, MDM4, MED12, MEF2B, MEN1, MET, MITF, MLH1, MPL, MRE11, MSH2, MSH6, MTHFR, MTOR, MUC16, MUC4, MUC6, MUTYH, MYC, MYCL, MYCN, MYD88, NAT2, NBN, NEFH, NF1, NF2, NFE2L2, NFKB1, NFKBIA, NKX2-1, NOTCH1, NOTCH2, NOTCH3, NOTCH4, NPM1, NQO1, NRAS, NSD1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PAK3, PALB2, PARP1, PAX5, PAX8, PBRM1, PDCD1, PDCD1LG2, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PDIA3, PGF, PHOX2B, PIK3C2B, PIK3C2G, PIK3C3, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CD, PIK3CG, PIK3R1, PIK3R2, PIK3R3, PIM1, PMS1, PMS2, POLB, POLD1, POLE, PPARG, PPP2R1A, PRDM1, PRKAR1A, PRKCA, PRKCB, PRKCG, PRKCI, PRKCQ, PRKDC, PRKN, PSMB8, PSMB9, PSME1, PSME2, PSME3, PTCH1, PTEN, PTGS2, PTPN11, PTPRD, PTPRT, RAC1, RAD50, RAD51, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD52, RAD54L, RAF1, RARA, RB1, RBM10, RECQL4, REL, RET, RHOA, RICTOR, RNF43, ROS1, RPPH1, RPTOR, RUNX1, RUNX1T1, RXRA, SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, SERPINB3, SERPINB4, SETD2, SF3B1, SGK1, SH2D1A, SLC19A1, SLC22A2, SLCO1B1, SLCO1B3, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD4, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMO, SOCS1, SOX2, SOX9, SPEN, SPOP, SRC, STAG2, STAT3, STK11, SUFU, SYK, SYNE1, TAF1, TAP1, TAP2, TAPBP, TBX3, TEK, TERT, TET1, TET2, TGFBR2, TMSB4X, TNF, TNFAIP3, TNFRSF14, TNFSF11, TOP1, TP53, TPMT, TSC1, TSC2, TSHR, TYMS, U2AF1, UBE2A, UBE2K, UBR5, UGT1A1, USH2A, VDR, VEGFA, VEGFB, VHL, WT1, XIAP, XPO1, XRCC2, ZNF217
    • Ion Chef System / Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System
    • Relevant Biomarkers:
      • Single Nucleotide And Small Indel Variants
        • ATM R2691C, Allele Frequency: 59.3%, Reads: 327x
        • EGFR L858R, Allele Frequency: 39.4%, Reads: 3974x
        • RBM10 G374fs, Allele Frequency: 55.5%, Reads: 953x
        • TP53 Splice acceptor, Allele Frequency: 17.4%, Reads: 1464x
      • Copy Number Variants (CNVs)
        • Amplification (Copy number >= 6)
          • Chr: chr5, Gene: FGFR4, FLT4, Copy Number: 7
          • Chr: chr7, Gene: CARD11, EGFR, IL6, RAC1, Copy Number: 7
          • Chr: chr8, Gene: KAT6A, Copy Number: 7
        • Homozygous deletion (Copy number = 0)
          • Not detected.
        • Heterozygous deletion (Copy number = 1)
          • Chr: chr18, Gene: SMAD4
      • Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB): 2.6 muts/Mb
        • Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Microsatellite stable (MSS)
        • Fusion Results: Not detected
  • MP No.: ….77392
  • Sample Type: FFPE tissue
  • Block Number: S202422076
  • Tissue Origin: Lung
  • Pathologic Diagnosis: Lung adenocarcinoma
  • Tumor Percentage: 30%
  • NGS QC parameters:
    • Mean Depth & Target Base Coverage at 100x: 963x & 95%
    • Average unique RNA Start Sites per control GSP2: 79
  • Analytic Interpretation:
    • Single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (INDELs) ( =< 15 nucleotides) and large-scale genomic alterations like copy number variations (CNVs) of 440 gene, and fusion transcripts of 13 genes.
  • Analytical Sensitivity:
    • Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained.
  • Methodology:
    • Ion 540 Chip / Ion 550 Chip / Ion P1 Chip and Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System / Ion Proton System
  • Procedure (ACTOnco): Extracted genomic DNA was amplified using four pools of primer pairs targeting coding exons of analyzed genes. Amplicons were ligated with barcoded adaptors. Quality and quantity of amplified library were determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). Raw reads generated by the sequencer were mapped to the hg19 reference genome using the Ion Torrent Suite (version 5.10). This test provides uniform coverage of the targeted regions, enabling target base coverage at 100x >= 85% with a mean coverage >= 500x. Variants with coverage >= 20, allele frequency >= 5% and actionable variants with allele frequency >= 2% were retained. ONCOCNV (an established method for calculating copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data by Boeva et al., 2014) was applied for the normalization of total amplicon number, amplicon GC content, amplicon length, and technology-related biases, followed by segmenting the sample with a gene-aware model. Tumor mutational burden (TMB) was calculated by using the sequenced regions of ACTOnco to estimate the number of somatic nonsynonymous mutations per megabase of all protein-coding genes. Classification of microsatellite instability (MSI) status is determined by a machine learning prediction algorithm. The change of a number of repeats of different lengths from a pooled microsatellite stable (MSS) baseline in > 400 genomic loci are used as the features for the algorithm.
  • Procedure (ACTFusion): The extracted RNA was reverse-transcribed and subjected to library construction. The quality and quantity of the amplified library was determined using the fragment analyzer (AATI) and Qubit (Invitrogen). Sequencing was performed on the Ion Proton or Ion S5 sequencer (Thermo Fisher Scientific). All assays were performed in accordance with ACT Genomics testing SOPs. In summary, samples with detectable fusions had to meet the following criteria: 1) Number of unique start sites (SS) for the GSP2 >= 3. 2) Number of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 5. 3) Percentage of supporting reads spanning the fusion junction >= 10%.
  • Disclaimer: This test was developed by ACT Genomics and its performing characteristics were determined by ACT Genomics. This test result is to be used for clinical consultative purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a clinical guidance of your doctor or another qualified medical practitioner. The detection of genomic alterations does not necessarily indicate pharmacologic effectiveness (or lack thereof) of any drug or treatment regimen; the detection of no genomic alteration does not necessarily indicate lack of pharmacologic effectiveness (or effectiveness) of any drug or treatment regimen. Decisions on clinical care and treatment should be based on the independent medical judgment of the treating physician in accordance with the standard of care in a given community.
  • Liability: ACT Genomics is not affiliated with any medical facility or medical practitioner. We provide information for informational purposes only, therefore, ACT Genomics and their employees cannot be held responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use of information provided in the report.
  • Reference:
    • Boeva V, Popova T, Lienard M, Toffoli S, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, et al. Multi-factor data normalization enables the detection of copy number aberrations in amplicon sequencing data. Bioinformatics. 2014;30(24):3443-50.
• 2024-10-26 MRI - brain
  • IMP: Multiple brain metastases. Bilateral frontotemporal subdural effusion.
• 2024-10-25 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, side ?, CT-guide biopsy — adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Sections show micropapillary and acinar glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal TTF-1(+), Napsin A(+), p40(-) and CD56(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2024-10-25 CT - brain
  • A low density mass effect in the left occipital lobe. Please correlate with contrast-enhanced study.
• 2024-10-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Anterior infarct , age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-18 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Osteoblastic bony metastases of right humeral head and T-spine.
• 2024-08-26 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2024/07/23
    • no interval change in size of spiculated RUL lesion (15mm) with pleural tails.
    • thymic hyperplasia in the anterior mediastinum.
    • moderate coronary arterial calcification.
    • a presumbed hepatic cyst measuring 5mm and 3mm granuloma S7.
    • extensive destructive lytic and/or blastic lesion in all visible bones;
  • Impression:
    • stationary of primary RUL tumor and diffuse bony metastases as compared with CT on 2024/07/23
• 2024-07-31 Aspiration cytology - thyroid
  • left thyroid mass, s/p FNA - Benign follicular nodule
• 2024-07-23 CT - chest
  • stationary of primary RUL tumor and satellite nodule and diffuse bony metastases as compared with CT on 2024/04/20
• 2024-07-02 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in the skull, multiple C-, T- and L-spines, sternum, bilateral multiple ribs, right scapula, sacrum, bilateral multiple pelvic bones, bilateral S-I joints, bilateral humeri and femurs.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases. In comparison with the previous study on 2023/08/08, most of the previous bone lesions are a little less evident.
• 2024-05-24 SONO - thyroid
  • Multinodular goiter, bilateral.
  • Left :
    • 1 1.761.631.02 cm
    • 2 0.660.600.35 cm
    • 3 0.590.530.41 cm
    • 4 1.061.010.77 cm
  • Right :
    • 1 0.960.980.47 cm
    • 2 0.520.470.31 cm
    • 3 0.490.450.25 cm
    • 4 0.740.680.40 cm
    • [5] 0.500.450.38 cm
• 2024-04-25 KUB
  • Supine KUB: Multiple blastic metastasis of bony structures
• 2024-04-20 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • Spiculated nodule at right upper lobe measuring 1.29cm is found. (Se302 Im91). In comparison with CT dated on 2023-12-04, the lesion is stationary.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Borderline enlargement of the thymic tissue is found. Stationary.
    • Non-specific lymph nodes are found at right axillary region. In regression.
    • Minimal pullmoarh embolism at right pulmonary artery branch is found. (Se304 Im37).
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe spiculated nodule. 1.29cm, stable
    • Regression of right axillary lymph nodes
    • Bone mets.
    • Residual pulmonary embolism.
• 2024-04-01 CXR
  • Heterogeneous density of bony structures.
• 2024-02-20 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Osteoblastic bony metastases of right humeral head and T-spine.
• 2023-12-04 CT - chest
  • Findings: Comparison was made with CT on 2023/08/05
    • Lungs: interval decrease in size ofa spiculated RUL cystic lesion (15mm).
    • chest wall, mediastinum and hila: complete regression of lymphadenopathy at right axillary and both sides of the mediastinum. moderate coronary arterial calcification.
    • A presumbed hepatic cyst measuring 5mm and 3mm granuloma S7.
    • Extensive destructive lytic and/or blastic lesion in spine, sternum, scapula, and ribs.
  • Impression:
    • regression of RUL tumor and resolution of lymphadenopathy at RT axilla and mediastinum, but prgression of bony metastases as compared with previous CT on 2023/08/05
• 2023-08-11 PD-L1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2023-15585
  • RESULTS:
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC: >= 1 % and < 5 %
      
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 1 %
• 2023-08-11 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-15585
  • RESULTS:
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >= 1 % and < 50 %
      
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 1 %
• 2023-08-11 PD-L1 (SP142)
  • Pathologic Report for VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Tumor type: Adenocarcinoma
  • Tumor location: Axillary lymph node, right
  • Testing assay: SP142 Assay (Ventana)
  • Control slide result: [V] Pass, [] Fail
  • Adequate tumor cells present (>= 100 viable tumor cells): [V] Yes, [] No
  • Result:
    • Tumor Cell Staining Assessment:
      • PD-L1 Expression: 0 % Tumor Cells (TC < 50 %)
    • Tumor Infiltrating Immune Cell Staining Assessment:
      • PD-L1 Expression: 1 % Immune cells (IC < 10 %)
  • Note:
    • Percent of PD-L1 expression in tumor cells (TC): The percentage of viable tumor cells with membrane positivity at any intensity
    • Percent of PD-L1 expression in immune cells (IC): The percentage of tumor-infiltrating immune cells with discernible staining of any intensity
• 2023-08-11 EGFR gene mutatin test
  • Result:
    • A point mutation was detected at exon 21 (L858R) of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2023-08-10 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
  • BI-RADS: 2. benign finding
• 2023-08-10 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Tumor cell present, compatible with metastatic pulmonary adenocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture compatible with metastatic pulmonary adenocarcinoma characterized by some tumot nests with eosinophilic cytoplasm infiltrating in marrow space.
• 2023-08-09 T- and L-spine AP + Lat.
  • Osteolytic lesion in L3 and L4 vertebral body is noted that may be bony metastasis. Please correlate with CT.
• 2023-08-09 Pelvis & Bilat. Hip Lat
  • An ill-defined osteopenic defect in right ilium is highly suspected.
• 2023-08-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (81 - 26) / 81 = 67.90%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure; impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial tricuspid regurgitation.
    • Possible mild pulmonary hypertension (the estimated systolic PA pressure 43 mmHg).
• 2023-08-09 Venous Ultrasound
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
  • Spontaneous signal:
    • Right:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
    • Left:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
  • Respiratory changes:
    • Right:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
    • Left:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
  • Cough response:
    • Right:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
    • Left:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
  • Compression study:
    • Right:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
    • Left:
      • CFV: N
      • SFV: N
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
  • Report: Thrombus at R’t, L’t PV
    • Varicose vein : None
      
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 13.9 mmHg ; 15.5 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 85 % ; 79 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 82.00 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 12.3 mmHg ; 17.0 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 92 % ; 76 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 84.00 %
  • Conclusion:
    • Subacute DVT, thrombus involved both popliteal vein with total occlusion
• 2023-08-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases.
• 2023-08-08 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, axillary, right, sono-guided biopsy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma, lung origin
  • The sections show a picture of metastatic pulmonary adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, composed of lymphoid tissue with nests, cords, and signle large polygonal neoplastic cells with abundant eosiophilic cytoplasm, arranged in solid, papillary and subtle acinar patterns.
  • IHC - the tumor cells show: TTF1(+), GATA3(-), and PAX8(-).
• 2023-08-05 CT - chest
  • MRI at Cardinal Catholic: suspected tumors over spine with elevated alkaline phosphatase and CEA. Significant weight loss was noted.
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • Lymphadenopathy at right axillary, both sides of the mediastinum and
      • Cystic lesion at right upper lobe measuring 1.98cm in largest dimension. Cystic lung cancer is highly suspected.
      • Right and left pulmonary embolism is found. Suggest urgent treatment.
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
      • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
      • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
      • There is no ascites accumulation at abdominal cavity.
      • No evidence of abnormal soft tissue mass at pelvic cavity.
      • No definite inguinal or pelvic sidewall LAP
      • Non-specific bowel gas at abdominal cavity is found.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe cystic tumor. 1.98cm, r/o cystic lung cancer with bone meta, right axillary and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
    • Bilateral pulmonary embolism. Suggest further, urgent treatment.
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinom
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T1(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2023-08-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S: She experienced back pain since this March 2023 and she visited Cardinal Catholic hospital ortho and later she was transferred hematologic oncologic divsion at the same hospital.
  • A: BW 59, significant weight loss 11 kg within one month
    • MRI from other hospital revealed suspected spine tumor which might be related to her back pain.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-12-03 - pemetrexed 500mg/m2 780mg NS 100mL 10min + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-17 - pemetrexed 500mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 10min + NS 500mL (before CDDP) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 350mL 3hr + NS 500mL (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

2023-09-01 ~ 2023-12-03 - Iressa (gefitinib 250mg) 1# QD

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2024-12-03

Clinical Summary

• Diagnosis:
  • Primary Disease: Lung adenocarcinoma (T1N3M1, stage IV) with EGFR exon 21 (L858R) mutation.
  • Complications: Hypercalcemia, brain metastases (diagnosed 2024-10-26), and diffuse bony metastases.
  • PD-L1 Expression: TC 0%.
  • EGFR Status: Activating mutation (L858R) detected.
  • NGS Findings:
    • Significant variants: EGFR L858R (39.4%), TP53 (17.4%), FGFR4 and EGFR amplifications.
    • Tumor mutational burden (TMB): Low (2.6 muts/Mb).
• Key Symptoms:
  • Severe low back pain attributed to bony metastases.
  • Hypercalcemia-related symptoms (fatigue, cognitive changes, etc.).
• Therapeutic History:
  • Targeted Therapy: Gefitinib (Iressa) since 2023-09-01.
  • Bone-modifying Agent: Denosumab (Xgeva).
  • Chemotherapy: Recently switched to pemetrexed + carboplatin (2024-12-03) following progression under gefitinib.
• Laboratory Trends:
  • Hypercalcemia (noted on multiple occasions with correction during hospitalization).
  • Anemia (Hgb ~10 g/dL) likely secondary to cancer and chronic disease.
  • Elevated CEA (progression marker for adenocarcinoma), trending upward (726 ng/mL on 2024-11-21).
• Current Active Medications:
  • Denosumab (Xgeva): Monthly to manage bone metastases and prevent skeletal-related events.
  • Gefitinib (Iressa): EGFR-TKI (but progression noted).
  • Chemotherapy Regimen: Pemetrexed + carboplatin initiated 2024-12-03.
  • Dexamethasone: Likely for brain metastases-associated edema.
  • Analgesics: Fentanyl patch for pain management.
  • Supportive Therapy: Calcium monitoring, anti-nausea medications, and diabetes management (Metformin, Linagliptin).

Recommendations:

• Treatment Optimization:
  • Progression under Gefitinib: The patient demonstrates disease progression with an increasing CEA and new brain metastases. Switching to chemotherapy was appropriate. Consideration of osimertinib (for T790M resistance mutation, if present) could be assessed using liquid biopsy.
  • Brain Metastases: Local treatment options like stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) or whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) should be explored alongside systemic therapy.
• Bone Metastases and Skeletal Management:
  • Continue denosumab monthly.
  • Monitor serum calcium and renal function closely. Consider intravenous hydration and bisphosphonates if calcium management becomes suboptimal.
• Palliative Care:
  • Pain management should be closely evaluated with upward titration of analgesics (e.g., fentanyl, adjuvant therapy like gabapentin for neuropathic pain).
  • Psychological and nutritional support is essential considering significant weight loss and disease burden.
• Follow-Up Actions:
  • NGS Re-evaluation: Check for resistance mutations (e.g., EGFR T790M) using liquid biopsy.
  • Response Monitoring: Brain MRI after cycles of chemotherapy.
  • CEA Tracking: Monitor CEA and adjust treatment strategy based on trends.
• Diabetes Management:
  • HbA1c is reasonably controlled (6.1%), but close monitoring is required as dexamethasone can exacerbate hyperglycemia.

Prognostic Considerations:

• With extensive metastases and a low PD-L1 score, immunotherapy is less likely to be effective. Chemotherapy and EGFR-targeted therapy remain the mainstay.
• The prognosis is guarded due to widespread metastases and systemic disease.

[Context of Switching to Pemetrexed + Carboplatin]

• Rationale for Switching:
  • Progression on Gefitinib: Disease progression with increasing CEA levels, hypercalcemia, and new brain metastases indicates the cancer has likely developed resistance to gefitinib.
  • EGFR-mutant NSCLC often requires a shift to chemotherapy when the efficacy of TKIs diminishes, particularly when resistance mutations (e.g., T790M) are not detected or an actionable mutation does not exist.
• Suitability of Pemetrexed + Carboplatin:
  • This doublet chemotherapy regimen is a standard second-line treatment for EGFR-mutant NSCLC after targeted therapy failure, per NCCN guidelines.
  • Pemetrexed: Particularly effective in nonsquamous NSCLC with a tolerable toxicity profile.
  • Carboplatin: Well-suited for patients with moderately reduced renal function (eGFR ~61.88 mL/min/1.73m² as of 2024-12-01).
• Ongoing Need for Brain Metastases Management:
  • While this regimen addresses systemic disease, brain metastases require specific interventions due to the limited CNS penetration of pemetrexed and carboplatin. Options include:
    • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for localized control.
    • Osimertinib (if T790M mutation is detected) due to its superior CNS activity.

Implications of Switching

• Benefits:
  • Cytotoxic Effect: Addresses systemic progression effectively, including bone metastases.
  • Established Efficacy: Demonstrates good activity in EGFR-mutant adenocarcinoma in patients who fail first-line TKIs.
• Challenges:
  • Limited CNS Activity: Without targeted therapies like osimertinib, CNS metastases may progress unless managed with local therapy (e.g., SRS).
  • Toxicity Risks:
    • Myelosuppression: Regular CBC monitoring is essential.
    • Renal function: Monitor creatinine clearance and adjust carboplatin dosing as needed.
    • Fatigue, nausea, and GI symptoms: Ensure robust supportive care (antiemetics, hydration).

Next Steps

• Resistance Mutation Testing:
  • EGFR T790M testing: If not already performed, liquid biopsy or re-biopsy should be done. If T790M is present, osimertinib could be considered as it provides systemic and CNS control.
• Reassessment:
  • Imaging (CT and brain MRI) after 2 cycles of chemotherapy to evaluate disease response.
  • Monitor tumor markers like CEA for trends.
• Clinical Trials:
  • Consider trials involving new EGFR-directed therapies or combinations of chemotherapy with immunotherapy or novel targeted agents.
• Supportive Care:
  • Continue denosumab (Xgeva) monthly to manage bone metastases.
  • Monitor calcium levels closely, especially given the hypercalcemia history.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-28 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-18 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the stomach, compatible with the primary malignancy.
  • Increased FDG uptake in lymph nodes in the upper and middle mediastinal spaces, the nature is to be determined (reactive or metastatic nodes or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with PET scan for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in lesions in the left upper lung, in the right middle and right lower lungs, the nature is to be determined also (inflammation/infection process, benign or metastatic tumors, or other nature ?), suggesting chest CT for investigation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, left ureter, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
• 2024-11-13 Patho - ureter biopsy (Y1)
  • Labeled as “right ureter tumor”, clinical history of gastric carcinoma, URS biopsy — carcinoma, submucosal, highlighted by IHC stain of cytokeratin (CK +).
  • Section shows benign urothelium lined tissue with submucosal minute nests and isolated atypical cells
  • IHC stain CK (+), in favor of metastatic carcinoma. CK7 (focal weak +), CK20 (-), CDX2 (+), GATA-3 (-).
• 2024-11-11 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, gastric remnant, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: positive/negative (score = 0).
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular angulated neoplastic glands and isolated signet ring-like neoplastic cells.
• 2024-11-09 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT without IV enhancement revealed:
    • Right hydronephrosis and hydroureter with filling defect at lower third ureter is found. Right lower third ureter uroepithelial cancer is favored.
    • Moderate ascites formation is found.
    • Increased intestinal gas is found.
    • Abnormal free air at left paracolic gutter is found.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion is found.
• 2024-11-09 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis Gr A
      
    • Propable gastric linitis plastica (signet ring cell type), gastric remanet s/p Bx
    • Subtotal gastrectomy with BII anastomosis
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Follow pathology result
    • EUS may be planned for propable gastric linitis plastica (signet ring cell type) evaluation
• 2024-11-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is soft tissue lesion in right lateral aspect of the urinary bladder with suggestive right UVJ invasion, causing marked hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of right kidney.
      • Urothelial cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is suspected.
      • Please correlate with cystoscopy.
    • There is wall thickening at the gastric fundus.
      • Please correlate with gastroscopy.
      • S/P subtotal gastrectomy
    • There is ascites. Please correlate with ascites cytology.
    • The mesentery shows edematous change and suspicious lymph nodes.
    • There is loss of normal subcutaneous fat layer and edematous change.
      • Low BMI or cachexia status is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with serum albumin level.
    • A hepatic cyst 0.7 cm in S4 is noted.
      
    • There are several gallstones.
  • Impression:
    • Urothelial cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is suspected.
      • Please correlate with cystoscopy.
    • There is wall thickening at the gastric fundus.
      • Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • There is ascites. Please correlate with ascites cytology.
• 2024-11-08 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • Blunted bilateral costophrenic angles.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Radiopaque spots at bil. upper abdomen.
• 2024-11-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Liver
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; vessel: well-defined; echotexture: homogeneous echocontrast;
      • One hypoechoic lesion about 0.6 cm was found at the left lobe
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Some hyperechoic lesions up to 1 cm in the GB; Thick GB wall; No biliary tract dilatation; No echo murphy sign
    • Portal vein and blood vessels:
      • Patent PV
    • Kidney:
      • Normal both renal size; Moderate hydronephrosis, right
    • Pancreas:
      • Obscured by gas
    • Spleen:
      • Normal size
    • Ascites:
      • Small amount ascites
    • Others:
      • Focal dilatation of small bowel loop over Left side area
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected liver cyst, left
    • Suspected GB stones with cholecystopathy
    • Small amount ascites
    • Focal small bowel ileus, left side
    • Moderate hydronephrosis, right
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image and Cr
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Lin YiTing
  • S
    • Abdomen fullness sensation, recent body weight loss
    • Fair stool passage
    • Poor appetite, no choking during intake
  • A
    • Remnant gastric cancer with R’t ureter metastasis
    • Iron deficiency anemia under Fe supplement
      • ferritin: 8.2 (2024/11)
    • Newly diagnosed type 2 DM under OHA
      • HbA1c: 6.7 (2024/11)
  • P:
    • Admission for port-A and systemic treatment
    • PD-L1 evaluation, apply for NHI-reimbursed Nivolumab
    • May consult R/T
    • Keep PPI and DM medication
  • Prescription
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 14D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Tedalin (ferric hydroxide polymaltose complex 100mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Winsumin FC 9chlorpromazine 50mg) 1# PRNHS 7D
• 2024-11-08 ~ 2024-11-19 POMR Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma, with gastric linitis plastica, with ascites, with suspected metastasis to right distal ureter, stage IV
    • Ascites, suspected carcinomatosis peritonei
    • Right distal ureteral stricture with hydronephrosis, status post right double-J ureteral catheter on 2024/11/13 (biopsy: compatible with metastatic carcinoma)
    • Ileus, unspecified
    • Sepsis, unspecified organism, suspected intraabdominal infection
    • Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Acute kidney failure, due to prerenal factor
  • CC
    • Epigastric dyspepsia and flatulence of 2 week worsened after meal    
  • Present illness history
    • This 71-year-old man had history of duodenal ulcer status post subtotal gastrectomy in his youth and gallstone.
    • He experienced epigastric dyspepsia and flatulence for 2 week, which was worsened after meal. There was no fever, no dizziness, no URI symptoms, no tarry/bloody stool. He also denied TOCC history.
    • He came GI OPD for help, where abdominal sonography revealed: 1. Suspected left liver cyst, 2. Suspected GB stones with cholecystopathy, 3. Small amount ascites, 4. Left side focal small bowel ileus, left side, 5. Right moderate hydronephrosis.
    • KUB reported as presence of ileus. Blood test showed mild impaired renal function (BUN/ Cr.: 27/ 1.33 mg/dL and anemia (Hb: 7.4 g/dL). He was referred to ER for further investigation.
    • At ER, his vital signs were stable. Abdominal CT revealed 1) wall thickening at the gastric fundus; 2) soft tissue lesion in right lateral aspect of the urinary bladder with right UVJ invasion, causing marked hydroureteronephrosis, suggestive of urothelial cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder; 3) ascites.
    • Blood transfusion with LPRBC for correct anemia was prescribed. Under th impression of 1. Ileus, 2. Suspect urinary bladder cancer, 3. Suspect gastric cancer, he was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with adequate IV fluid supplement and IV form PPI agent were administered. Empirical antibiotic treatment with Flumarin and diuretic therapy with furosemide/Aldactone were prescribed. Prokinetic agent with Primperan was given for the ileus.
    • EGD was performed and revealed probable gastric linitis plastica (signet ring cell type) of the gastric remnant, s/p biopsy.
    • Urologist was consulted for the right obstructive uropathy, who suggested cystoscopic and ureteroscopic exam and collection of urine cytology before the examination.
    • Hepatitis markers with anti-HCV, HBsAg were checked, and HBsAg was positive. Tumor maker profile was checked, revealing CA 19-9 of 17.80 U/mL, CEA of 2.050 ng/ml, and AFP of 3.0 ng/mL.
    • The urethrocystoscopy was undergone on 2024/11/13, revealing a stricture at the right distal ureter; biopsy and insertion of a DBJ catheter were performed. The pathology of gastric biopsy reported adenocarcinoma. The pathology of the ureteral biopsy reported submucosal carcinoma, compatible with metastatic carcinoma.
    • Surgeon and oncologist were consulted for the treatment plans. Major Illness was applied. Self-paid whole body PET scan was arranged on 2024/11/18 to evaluate the tumor extent. He resumed oral intake gradually and could tolerate liquid and semiliquid diet.
    • Under a stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/11/19. Interpretation of the PET scan and treatment plans would be followed at the OPD follow-up.
    • Persistent hyperglycemia was noted during the adminsitration of parental nutrition. Increased HbA1c level (6.7%) was noted. DM was diagnosed and metformin was prescribed.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Foliromin FC 9ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 6D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 6D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# QD 6D
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD 6D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 6D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 6D

[consultation]

• 2024-11-15 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • For gastric cancer management
  • A
    • impression
      • remnant gastric cancer with peritoneal carcinomatastasis
    • suggest
      • please check PET for r/o other distant metastasis
      • if no other distant metastasis -> may consider NIPS after nutrition support
      • if other distant metastasis -> palliative iv chemotherapy with Nivo
• 2024-11-15 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For gastric cancer management
    • This 71-year-old man duodenal ulcer status post subtotal gastrectomy in his youth and gallstone. He experienced epigastric dyspepsia and flatulence of 2 week worsened after meal.
    • Abdominal sonography revealed: 1. Suspected left liver cyst, 2. Suspected GB stones with cholecystopathy, 3. Small amount ascites, 4. Left side focal small bowel ileus, left side, 5. Right moderate hydronephrosis.
    • KUB reported as presence of ileus.
    • Whole abdominal CT revealed 1. Urothelial cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is suspected, 2. There is wall thickening at the gastric fundus.
    • Upper G-I panendoscopy showed 1.Reflux esophagitis Gr A 2.Propable gastric linitis plastica (signet ring cell type), gastric remanet s/p Bx 3.Subtotal gastrectomy with BII anastomosis.
    • Stomach, gastric remnant, biopsy pathology showed Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: positive/negative (score = 0). So we need you evaluation and suggestion of this patient.
  • A
    • This is a 71 y/o man with duodenal ulcer s/p subtotal gastrectomy with B-II decades ago. Came to our ER this time due to ileus. Right side hydroureter s/p D-J insertion on 2024/11/13. UGI scope biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, HER2(-). We were consulted for further evaluation and treatment.
    • Objective:
      • 2024/11/08 Abd.CT: suspected urothelial cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder; presence of ascites
      • 2024/11/09 UGI scope: probable gastric linitis plastica
      • 3 sets of urine cytology(-), 1 set of urine cytology by cystoscopy: atypia
    • Assessment:
      • Gastric adenocarcinoma, gastric linitis plastica with ascites and suspected bladder metastasis, stage to be determined
    • Plan:
      • Suggest self-paid whole body PET scan
      • Consider paracentesis of ascites for cytology exam
      • Consider laparotomy for staging
• 2024-11-08 Urology
  • Q
    • For management of Moderate hydronephrosis, right
    • This 71y/o man had history of gall stone and DU s/p in MK 73.
    • This time, due to abdominal pain for two weeks. He visited to our GI OPD for help.
    • At GI OPD, abdominal sonography was performed that showed moderate hydronephrosis, right and ascites.
    • However, he was refer to ER for management and further survey.
    • At ER, abdominal CT was done that still showed hydronephrosis, right.
    • Now, we need your management of hydronephrosis, right
  • A
    • The 71 y/o man was admitted due to abdominal pain r/o gastric cancer.
    • Abdominal echo showed right hydronephrosis.
    • U/A: no hematuria
      • creatinine: 1.33
      • eGFR 56.34
    • CT: soft tissue lesion in right lateral aspect of the urinary bladder with suggestive right UVJ invasion, causing marked hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of right kidney.
    • Cystoscopic and ureteroscopic exam is indicated.
    • Please collect urine cytology in separate 3 days before the examination.
    • I have explained the indication, benefits and risks for the procedure to the patient and patient’s daughter. Surgery will be arranged on 2024/11/13 W3 on call.

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2024-12-02

[Key Clinical Findings and Current Status]

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • Gastric adenocarcinoma (gastric linitis plastica, signet ring cell type):
    • Pathology of gastric remnant biopsy (2024-11-11): Adenocarcinoma, HER2 negative (IHC score = 0).
  • Metastatic Spread:
    • Pathology of right ureteral biopsy (2024-11-13): Metastatic carcinoma (IHC CK7 weak+, CDX2+).
    • PET scan (2024-11-18): FDG uptake in mediastinal lymph nodes, bilateral lungs, and ureter.
    • Suspected peritoneal carcinomatosis based on ascites (2024-11-08 CT).
• Comorbidities:
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia:
    • Ferritin: 8.2 ng/mL (2024-11-09), hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL (2024-12-02).
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus:
    • HbA1c: 6.7% (2024-11-16), managed with metformin and insulin.
  • Chronic Kidney Disease:
    • Baseline eGFR: 54.9 mL/min/1.73m² (2024-12-02), with transient worsening (eGFR: 11.5 on 2024-11-28 due to prerenal acute kidney injury).
  • Chronic Hepatitis B:
    • Reactive HBsAg (2024-11-08).
• Symptoms:
  • Poor appetite, abdominal fullness, and significant weight loss reported on 2024-11-25.

[Current Lab Evidence]

• Hematology:
  • Persistent anemia: Hemoglobin 10.5 g/dL, RBC 5.03 × 10⁶/uL (2024-12-02).
  • Elevated RDW (32.2%) indicating anisocytosis.
• Renal Function:
  • Creatinine: 1.36 mg/dL, BUN: 80 mg/dL, eGFR: 54.90 mL/min/1.73m² (2024-12-02).
• Metabolic Panel:
  • Serum albumin: 3.3 g/dL (2024-12-02), indicating malnutrition.
• Glucose:
  • Persistent hyperglycemia managed with insulin (blood glucose trend: 176-431 mg/dL between 2024-11-28 and 2024-12-01).

[Management Recommendations]

Oncologic Management

• Systemic Therapy:
  • Initiate nivolumab (PD-1 inhibitor) per NCCN guidelines for unresectable or metastatic gastric cancer (HER2-negative). Apply for NHI reimbursement, as suggested during hematology consultation (2024-11-25).
  • Chemotherapy regimen: Start with fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin for palliative intent. Confirm tolerance given CKD.
• Ascites and Peritoneal Carcinomatosis:
  • Ascites cytology is necessary for prognostic evaluation (not yet performed per 2024-11-15 consultation).
  • Symptomatic management: Consider serial paracentesis and diuretics (aldactone and furosemide, previously effective per 2024-11-19 discharge summary).

Renal Support

• Hydronephrosis:
  • Continue monitoring for ureteral obstruction. Double-J stent placement was performed (2024-11-13). Assess need for nephrostomy if renal function deteriorates.
• Renal Function Monitoring:
  • Routinely eGFR and creatinine checks during systemic therapy to avoid nephrotoxicity.

Diabetes Management

• Insulin titration:
  • Blood glucose management has improved (latest measurements 176–235 mg/dL on 2024-12-01).
  • Maintain HbA1c below 7% under metformin and insulin Actrapid.

Nutritional Optimization

• Address hypoalbuminemia (3.3 g/dL on 2024-12-02):
  • Enteral nutrition with high-protein supplements.
  • Monitor for deficiencies (iron, B12, zinc) due to subtotal gastrectomy.
• Continue iron supplementation (2024-11-25 Rx: ferric hydroxide).

Symptom Management

• Gastric Dyspepsia and Ileus:
  • PPI therapy (Nexium 40 mg daily).
  • Antiemetics (metoclopramide PRN) for gastric motility issues, as per discharge medications (2024-11-19).
• Pain Management:
  • Assess need for analgesics for abdominal discomfort.

Palliative and Supportive Care

• Integration of Palliative Care:
  • Early palliative care involvement to manage symptom burden, nutritional support, and psychosocial issues.
• Counseling:
  • Detailed discussion with the patient and family regarding prognosis and treatment goals, including palliative chemotherapy.

Patient Analysis and Recommendations

Key Clinical Findings and Current Status

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • Gastric adenocarcinoma (gastric linitis plastica, signet ring cell type) with metastatic spread to the right distal ureter (confirmed by pathology, IHC CK7 focal weak+; CDX2+).
  • Stage IV disease based on peritoneal carcinomatosis, ascites, and distant metastasis (PET showing mediastinal lymph nodes and bilateral lung involvement).
  • Urothelial metastasis with hydronephrosis.
• Comorbidities:
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia: Chronic, related to malignancy; ferritin 8.2 ng/mL.
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Newly diagnosed with hyperglycemia during parenteral nutrition; HbA1c: 6.7%.
  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Prerenal acute kidney injury resolved; latest creatinine 1.36 mg/dL (eGFR 54.90 mL/min/1.73m²).
  • Chronic Hepatitis B: HBsAg reactive.

3. Symptoms:
   • Poor appetite, abdominal fullness, weight loss, and dyspepsia.
4. Medication Review:
   • Nexium (PPI for reflux and cancer-related dyspepsia).
   • Uformin (metformin for diabetes).
   • Insulin Actrapid for glucose control.
   • Ferric hydroxide for anemia.
   • Supportive medications for ileus and peritoneal carcinomatosis symptoms.

Current Lab Work:

• Persistent anemia (Hgb 10.5 g/dL).
• Evidence of malnutrition (albumin 3.3 g/dL).
• Stable renal function; no major electrolyte imbalance.
• Blood glucose largely controlled under insulin titration.

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Recommendations and Insights

1. Oncologic Management (NCCN Guidelines v4.2024 for Gastric Cancer):
   • Systemic Therapy:
     • Start Nivolumab (PD-1 inhibitor) based on NHI approval, given metastatic disease and unresectability. HER2 testing negative (IHC score 0).
     • Chemotherapy backbone: Consider fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin combination as a palliative approach for systemic control, per NCCN recommendations.
     • Evaluate MSI/MMR status to consider perioperative immunotherapy as an option.
   • Ascites and Peritoneal Carcinomatosis:
     • Conduct cytology of ascites for better prognostic evaluation.
     • Initiate symptomatic management, potentially including paracentesis if refractory ascites persists.
2. Endoscopic Surveillance and Follow-Up:
   • Routine follow-up with endoscopy and biopsy for monitoring disease progression within the gastric remnant.
   • Assess esophageal reflux symptoms under proton pump inhibitors and adapt treatment if necessary.
3. Renal and Urologic Support:
   • Manage hydronephrosis with a functioning double-J stent, considering nephrostomy if stent dysfunction occurs.
   • Monitor renal function (BUN 80 mg/dL; eGFR 54.90) to prevent further prerenal insults due to chemotherapy nephrotoxicity.
4. Nutritional Support:
   • Optimize enteral or parenteral nutrition to address cachexia. Support albumin correction (albumin 3.3 g/dL) through dietary or intravenous supplementation.
   • Micronutrient monitoring (zinc, iron, vitamin B12) due to gastrectomy-associated deficiencies.
5. Diabetes Management:
   • Continue insulin titration as hyperglycemia resolves (e.g., in the context of steroids or parenteral nutrition).
   • Long-term HbA1c targets: Maintain near 6.5–7% under oncologic care.
6. Symptom Management:
   • Pain management with opioids (if indicated) or non-opioid analgesics.
   • Antiemetics such as metoclopramide for gastric emptying delay.
7. Psychosocial and Palliative Care:
   • Early palliative care integration for symptom burden management (pain, malnutrition, emotional support).
   • Address family and patient counseling, considering a palliative chemotherapy and supportive care focus.

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Key Next Steps

1. Initiate Nivolumab + Fluoropyrimidine/Oxaliplatin.
2. Confirm cytology of ascites to validate palliative vs. active systemic treatment strategy.
3. Monitor biweekly renal, hepatic, and hematologic profiles to assess tolerance to chemotherapy.
4. Nutritional supplementation with high-protein intake and multivitamins.

Would you like a more detailed treatment timeline or further clarification?

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• 2024-11-25 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Duan WeiLun
  • Prescription x3
    • Trajenta Duo (linagliptin 2.5mg, metformin 850mg) 1# BID 28D
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# QD 28D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI 28D
• 2024-11-02 ~ 2024-11-16 POMR Integrative Medicine Duan WeiLun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Shingles wounds poor healing with infection status, multiple and large erosion wounds over left lower abdomen and back and hip
    • Zoster without complications
    • Leukocytosis, suspected chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Rai stage III-IV, Binet stage A
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Delirium due to known physiological condition
  • CC
    • Grouped vesicles, bullae with erosive wounds on erythematous base over left perineum and left buttock for two weeks ago, the skin lesion condition got worse with pus formation, redness, swelling, tender, twitching, and throbbing pain    
  • Present illness history
    • A 76 year-old woman had the past history of pre-diabetes, ileus, chronic kidney disease, thoracic and lumbar spine compression fracture, urine retension, and sepsis. She has no allergies to food or drugs, no history of travel, occupation, contact or cluster recently. Urinary catheter indwelling.
    • She had grouped vesicles, bullae with erosive wounds on erythematous base over left perineum and left buttock since two weeks ago, with intermittent twitching pain, she came to our Dermatology clinic for treatment, where diagnosed with herpes zoster, and prescribed acyclovir, diclofenac, and neomycin ointment for her, the the skin lesion condition got worse with pus formation, redness, swelling, tender, and pain later, the severe twitching and throbbing pain were present, no fever or chills, she came back to hospital. The temperature 36.7’C, the pulse 121 beats per minute, the blood pressure 173/79 mmHg, the respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, and the oxygen saturation 96%, E4V3M5. The physical examination showed multiple and large erosion wounds over left lower abdomen and back and hip.
    • A blood serum tests showed leukocytosis with mild bandemia, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and elevated c-reactive protein (hemolysis +/-). Chest x ray showed no active lung lesion. Brosym and tramadol and hyperkalemia treatment were given, she was hospitalized on 2024-11-02.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • In the ward, she received the empirical antibiotic treatment with brosym (2024/11/02 ~ 2024/11/12) for infection control at first, then the brosym was changed to augmentin (2024/11/12 ~ 2024/11/16) later; antipyretic and analgesic with acetaminophen plus tramacet for fever and pain relief, expectorant with actein for sputum production, vena for irritable mood, herpes wounds care with diluted betadine wet dressing, and left foot wound care with neomycin ointment, and intravenous fluid support with normal slaine. Previous regular outpatient clinic medications were continued, including blopress, trajenta, kentamin, diclofenac, lyrica, xanax, zoloft, and utapine.
    • Hematology was consulted due to leukocytosis, who diagnosed suspected chronic lymphocytic leukemia and suggested bone marrow examination, but the family refused due to old age. The blood culture was negative result. The wounds condition improved after medical treatment, no fever or chills, no new wound. She was discharged on 2024-11-16, cefixime was prescribed to her back home.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H 7D
    • Zoloft (sertraline 50mg) 1# HS 9D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 2# HS 9D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# BID 9D
    • Lyrica (pregabalin 75mg) 1# HS 9D
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI 9D
• 2024-10-05 ~ 2024-10-11 POMR Infectious Diseases Hong BoBin
  • Discharge prescription
    • Hypostatic pneumonia, mixed normal flora
    • Urinary tract infection, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Constipation, unspecified
    • Unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance
    • Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • Bed confinement status
  • CC
    • Productive cough, dyspnea for 5 days.
  • Present illness history
    • A 76 year-old woman has the past history of compression fracture, calculus of bile duct, delusional disorders and delirium, DM for more years with medications control, is admitted for productive cough and dyspnea for 5 days. 　 - According to her family, she suffered from productive cough, dyspnea for 5 days.
    • She also accompanying symptoms of nonsense and irritable in recent days. There is no TOCC or trauma hisory. She had no previous allergy to food or drug. There is no UTI symptom in recent days. She was brought to our emergency department for help on 2024/10/05. 　 - At ER, vital sign showed tachycardia and short of breath (PR:120; BT:36.8’C; RR:24; Con’s:E4V4M5, SPO2:95%). Laboratory examination showed leukocytosis (WBC:17920/uL), but normal CRP (CRP:0.5 mg/dl) and renal function (Cr:0.9 mg/dl). Influenza A and B Ag showed negative. Urinalysis showed pyuria. CXR showed increase bilateral lung markings. CTA Chest with/wothout contrast showed diffuse lymph nodes enlargement, r/o lymphoma. 　 - Under the impression of urinary tract infection and r/o lymphoma, she is admitted to the Infection ward for evaluation and management on 2024-10-05.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During the hospital stay, we use parenteral cefuroxime for empirical treatment of urinary tract infection. OPD medications use. Relief symptoms medication use.
    • Psychiatry was consulted for treatment of delirium and agitated. Tumor marker with LDH, CA125, CA153, CA199 for maligacy diseases survey. TB infection was also survey.
    • Urine culture showed Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Acid-fast Stain (stool and sputum ) revealed not found. Sputum culture showed Mixed normal flora.
    • Laboratory examination are improve. Urinalysis showed no pyuria. No more fever occurs. Smooth breath pattern. Chest x-ray showed no pulmonary infiltration. Under stable condition, she is discharged on 2024-10-11.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# Q12H 4D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# Q12H 7D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 0.5# BIDAC 7D
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 2# Q3D RECT 7D if no stool pass for 3 days

[consultation]

• 2024-11-14 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • A 76 years old patient was admitted under the impression of wound poor healing with infection status, left perineum and left buttock, her blood tests showed leukocytosis since last year. During this period, she received antibiotics to treat the infection one after another, her clinical symptoms were stable, with no fever, shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat, but leukocytosis did not improve. We need your help investigating possible hematology disorders, thank you
  • A
    • This is a 76 y/o woman with poor wound healing with infection status, HTN, type 2 DM and dementia with BPSD. We were consulted for persistent leukocytosis.
    • Objective:
      • Physical examination: no splenomegaly, no palpable neck lymph nodes
      • Leukocytosis 15000~20000 in recent years, with lymphocytosis
      • Fluctuating Hb level 9~12 in recent months
      • No thrombocytopenia
      • CT: no splenomegaly, multiple diffused enlarged LNs
    • Assessment:
      • Suspected chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Rai stage III-IV, Binet stage A
    • Plan:
      • Discuss with the family about the necessity about bone marrow examination, but the family refused due to old age
      • Regular follow up CBC/DC and spleen size, flowcytometry and bone marrow examination if feasible
      • Please contact us for further questions (Lin YiTing)
• 2024-10-07 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • This 76 y/o woman admitted due to UTI and r/o lymphoma.
    • History of compression fracture, calculus of bile duct, delusional disorders and delirium, DM for more years.
    • Irritable and delirium, so we need your help for help for further suggestion. Thanks.
  • A
    • Impression:
      • Delirium superimposed on dementia, hyperactive type
      • urinary tract infection
      • lymphoma
      • Dementia with BPSD
    • S/O:
      • The 76 year old woman was consulted for agitation. According to her son, she had cognitive decline throughout 10 years followed at WanFang Hospital, to recent function of dependent ADL needing care giver and BPSD with delusion. She had family history of Parkinson’s disease. She became disruptive in sleep cycle and agitation with fighting to restraints.
      • MSE: contractured, confused, inattentive, irritable, repetition of irrelevant/incoherent content, misindentification, disruptive sleep pattern, agitation and fighting
    • Plan:

      • Haloperidol 5mg 0.5amp PRNQ6H IM if agitated

      • Titrate Utapine according to response, maximum 150mg/day

      • Delirium recovery behavioral modification

      • If the patient is bedridden during the day, elevate the head of the bed to a sitting position to prevent drowsiness.

      • Encourage wheelchair mobility and active rehabilitation for most of the day.

      • Provide orientation information regularly: remind the patient of the date, location, and surrounding people and things.

      • Maintain a day-night cycle by using natural light from windows and artificial light from lamps.

      • Arrange PSY OPD follow-up after discharge

• 2024-04-09 Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
  • Q
    • For sacral region wound infection and wound care
    • A 76 year-old woman has the past history of compression fracture, calculus of bile duct, urine retension with urinary tract infeciton, delusional disorders and delirium, DM for more years. she just discharge from our wound.
    • This time she suffered from fall down, she was sent to our ED for help. Laboratory exam showed leukocytosis and normal CRP. the patient has mutiple bed sore, the sacral region and status post tensor fascia lata fasciocutaneous flap reconstruction to right hip ulcer, and V-Y advancement flap reconstruction for sacral ulcer on 2024/03/20. The wound cultrue yield Staphylococcus haemolyticus and Candida albicans infection on 2024/04/12.
  • A

    • As long as reposition the patient regularly, her wound won’t open up any further.

    • Please continue to change her wet dressing daily. Be careful not to stuff the gauze into the wound, as this could cause it to open wider.

    • We will not remove the stitches for now. Leaving the stitches in for more than a month will not cause infection and can actually prevent the wound from reopening.

    • Please call us before she is discharged or if her wound worsens.

• 2024-03-19 Infectious Diseases
  • Q
    • Wound culture: MRSA
    • A 76 year-old woman has the past history of compression fracture, calculus of bile duct, urine retension with urinary tract infeciton, delusional disorders and delirium.
  • A
    • Hx review as mentioned above and Lab data check
    • A: wound infection proved of Streptococcus oralis, E. faecalis, and MRSA
      • HCA-UTI by Proteus mirabilis
    • Suggestion:
      • Recommend antibiotic Rx with Targocid + Rocephin
      • Adequate wound care and hydration
      • monitor CRP
• 2024-03-18 Neurology
  • Q
    • A 76 year-old woman has the past history of compression fracture, calculus of bile duct, urine retension with urinary tract infeciton, delusional disorders and delirium. The family said that he had just been discharged from our hospital on 2024-03-11.
    • The reason for hospitalization was sepsis caused by urinary tract infection. The reason for admission this time was that she had pressure ulcers on the sacrum and right hip for many years.
    • The family suspects that the patient has dementia and delirium, and they believe the patient may have had a previous stroke resulting in right-sided weakness. (The family has requested a consultation.)
  • A
    • NE
      • Consciousness: E4V4M5-6, delirious and agitation, could not obey orders, as well as delusion (the patient is using profanity frequently.)
      • EOM: full and free
      • No facial palsy
      • Mild dysarthria
      • MP: all 5 symmetrically and very vigorous (The patient has normal strength in all four limbs but is agitated and requires restraints on all four extremities.)
    • Assessment
      • Delusion disorder, superimposed by sepsis related delirium
      • Diffuse brain atrophy
    • Suggestion
      • Explain: No focal weakness was noted. Brain CT in 2024-01 showed no insult of ICH or infarction.
      • Add quetiapine 25 mg HS for delirium
      • Treat infection first.
      • Suggest psychiatry OPD follow up.
• 2024-01-03 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • Triage level: 3. Difficulty swallowing > Possible foreign body.
    • Complains of throat pain. Self-reported ingestion of pills; time and quantity unknown.
    • cough+
    • denied recent fever
  • A
    • O
      • Local finding and scope: Fair oral cavity, smooth NPx, OPx, HPx, with NG tube in place.
    • A
      • Globus sensation, suspect tablet-swallowing-related
    • P
      • S/p well education about little liklihood of tablet stuck at oropharynx or hypopharynx.
      • Consider give Orabase ointment for oral ulcer reported by patient’s husband (patient poor adherence to mouth-opening examination)
      • ENT f/u if persistent globus sensation or ER if new onset of dyspnea, stridor, dysphagia.

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• 2024-11-30 SOAP Medical Emergency Hong ZhengLun
  • S
    • CC: dysphagia for 2 weeks
    • PI: dysphagia for 2 weeks, weight loss++. liquid and solid both dysphagia.
    • PE showed icteric sclera. Cachexia (+). no focal neurological sign, no asymmetric muscle weakness, no brainstem sign, gag reflex (+)
    • p/hx: IHD carcinoma s/p TAE and A+B (target therapy), rashes after A+B (target therapy)
    • Last admission at LinKou ChangGung Hospital in 2024/10:
    • Suspected intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma; Underlying: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • CT 2024/09/23: right and left liver lobe carcinoma. peritoneal carcinomatosis. ascites.
    • 2024/09/24 EGD: esophageal varices s/p EVL
  • Preliminary Impression: C22.7 Other specified carcinomas of liver
  • Prescription
    • Brosym (cefoperazone 1gm, sulbactam 1gm) 4gm Q12H IVD 1D
    • Imperan (metoclopramide 10mg) ST IVD
    • Tramtor (tramadol 100mg) ST IVD
    • Taita No.5 electrolyte solution 500mL ST IVD 120cc/hr
    • NS 500mL ST IVD run 150cc/hr

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[lab data]

• 2023-01-27 HBsAg (NM) Negative
  
• 2023-01-27 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.395
  
• 2022-10-07 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2022-10-07 Anti-HBc-Value 4.33 S/CO
  
• 2022-10-07 Anti-HBs 66.52 mIU/mL
  
• 2022-10-07 HBsAg (quantitative) Nonreactive
  
• 2022-10-07 HBsAg Value (quantitative) 0.00 IU/mL
  
• 2022-10-07 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2022-10-07 Anti-HCV Value 0.09 S/CO
  
• 2022-10-04 HBsAg (NM) Negative
  
• 2022-10-04 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.415

[exam findings]

• 2024-12-01 ECG
  • Atrial flutter with 2:1 A-V conduction
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-11-29 CXR
  • Lung markings: radiculonodular pattern in the bilateral lung fields
  • blurred right hemidiaphram
  • blunting bilateral costophrenic angles
• 2024-11-29 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-15 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Multiple lung metastases.
    
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-08-20 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: low rectal cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable of rectal cancer and metastatic LAP. Some nodules in bil. lungs.
    • Tiny liver and renal cysts.
    • Nodules (up to 1.3cm) in thyroid gland.
    • Gallbladder stones (2-4mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Stable of rectal cancer and metastatic LAP. Some nodules in bil. lungs c/w metastases.
• 2024-05-20 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/10/06.
    • Prior CT identified a lung metastasis in RLL 6 mm is noted again, marked increasing in size to 2.8 x 1.8 cm.
      • It is c/w lung metastasis S/P C/T with progressive disease.
      • In addition, there are two small newly developed soft tissue nodules in LLL of the lung. Lung metastases are also suspected.
      • Prior CT identified a small ground-glass opacity at LUL of the lung is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
      • There is no focal lesion in the mediastinum.
    • Prior CT identified two metastatic nodes in right internal iliac chain are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified wall thickening at left lateral aspect of the rectum is noted again, decreasing in wall thickness.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • Multiple gallstones are noted.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
• 2024-01-11 All-RAS + BRAF
  • Cellblock No. S2022-16670
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT > GAT, p.G12D)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene
• 2024-01-08 CT - chest
  • Indication: rectum ca s/p CCRT
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/10/06
    • Lungs: five solid nodules of variable sizes up to 20mm (2 in RLL, 1 in RUL, 2 in LUL) in the lungs.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: several small thyroid cystic nodules and a 5mm calcification.
    • Visible abdominal contents: multiple small gall bladder stones.
    • Marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • Consistent lung metastases, in progression as compared with CT on 2023/10/06
• 2023-10-06 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/05/05.
    • There is newly developed soft tissue nodule in RLL of the lung, measuring 6 mm in size at lung window setting (Srs:302 Img:38).
      • Lung metastasis is highly suspected.
      • There is no focal lesion in the mediastinum.
    • Prior CT identified two metastatic nodes in right internal iliac chain are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
      • Prior CT identified one metastatic node in left posterior perirectal space is not noted again.
      • In addition, wall thickening at left lateral aspect of the rectum is noted. Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • Multiple gallstones are noted.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
• 2023-05-05 CT - abdomen
  • History: Bloody stool passage
    • 20220929 Low rectal cancer at right lateral from dentate line up to 4 cm above dentate line, T3N1aM1a, STAGE: IVA s/p chemoradiotherapy from 2022/10/17 to 2022/11/23
  • MD CT (iCT 256 slices) of the abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. CT images were obtained during non-enhanced and portal venous phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformatted isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2022/09/30.
    • Prior CT identified two metastatic nodes in right internal iliac chain are noted again, stationary.
      • Prior CT identified one metastatic node in left posterior perirectal space is noted again, marked decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at right lateral aspect of the rectum is noted again, stationary.
    • Multiple gallstones are noted.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
  • IMP:
    • Prior CT identified two metastatic nodes in right internal iliac chain are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified one metastatic node in left posterior perirectal space is noted again, marked decreasing in size.
• 2023-02-02 Colonoscopy
  • Rectal cancer s/p CCRT
  • Significant tumor regression
• 2023-02-02 MRI - pelvis
  • Indication: Adenocarcinoma of low rectal with right interal iliac LNs metastasis, cT3N1aM1a, stage IVA s/p chemoradiotherapy from 2022/10/17 to 2022/11/23 (R/T from 2022/10/17 to 2022/11/23 to the pelvis for 45 Gy/ 25 fr, The rectal tumor and LAPs for 48.6 Gy/ 27 fr)
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2022/09/30.
    • Prior CT identified two metastatic nodes in right interal iliac chain and one metastatic node in left posterior perirectal space are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at right lateral aspect of the rectum is noted again, stationary.
• 2023-01-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: low rectal cancer
  • IMP: Mild regression of rectal cancer and metastatic LAP.
• 2023-01-26 CXR
  • Clear both lung field.
• 2022-10-14 CXR
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at RLL.
• 2022-09-30 CT - abdomen
  • History: Bloody stool passage
    • 20220929 Low rectal cancer at right lateral from dentate line up to 4 cm above dentate line
  • Findings:
    • There is wall thickening at right lateral aspect of the low rectum, measuring 1.5 cm in wall thickness that is c/w adenocarcinoma (T3).
      • In addition, There is a lymph node measuring 1 cm in left lateral posterior aspect of the perirectal space that is c/w metastatic node (N1a).
      • There are two enlarged nodes 0.7 cm and 1.1 cm in right interal iliac chain that may be non-regional nodal metastases (M1a).
      • Please correlate with MRI.
    • Multiple gallstones are noted.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3 (T_value) N:N1a (N_value) M:M1a (M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2022-09-30 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Low rectal tumor, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma characterized by cribriform or glandular tumor cell infiltrate with desmoplasia and focal necrosis.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and PMS2(+) for tumor cells.
• 2022-09-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (85.8 - 22.1) / 85.8 = 74.24%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Normal chamber size
  • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
  • Mild to moderate MR, mild TR and PR , trivial AR
  • No regional wall motion abnormalities

[MedRec]

• 2023-04-06 SOAP Colorectal Surgery
  • A
    • The patient request NO surgery and keep follow up due to very old age
• 2023-02-09 SOAP Colorectal Surgery
  • A
    • RT finished on 2022-11-23
    • Much regression of the tumor and suggest keep chemotherapy for disease control
    • Althogh the tumor is smaller but still fixed with the sphincter, Surgery may assosciated with a permanent colostomy, palliative CCRT and observation is another good choice for this patient.
• 2023-01-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • Re-evaluation by 2023-01-26, OP in 2023-02
• 2022-12-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A/P: Consider FOLFOX (Minor) or biweekly HDFL (Major)
• 2022-11-04 SOAP Radiation Oncology
  • Suggest CCRT then re-evaluation the cancer
  • Refer to GS for Port-A insertion
  • Arrange admission for CCRT with 5-FU on 2022-10-17
  • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
• 2022-10-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A/P
    • Suggest CCRT then re-evaluation the cancer
      • Refer to GS for Port-A insertion
      • Arrange admission for CCRT with 5-FU on 2022-10-17

[consultation]

• 2024-11-29 Psychosomatic medicine
  • Q
    • Suicidal thoughts among cancer inpatients >= 2 points。
  • A
    • Upon visit, the exertional dyspnea and orthopnea with oxygen therapy limits the communication.
    • She mainfests anxiety and worry about the new happening of somatic problem. You prompt supply of anxiolytic is indicated. Catharsis, empathy and prevent demoralization. Thanks.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-09-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 180mL 48hr (infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-03 - ………………………………….. leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 180mL 48hr (infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 180mL 48hr (infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 180mL 48hr (infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 180mL 48hr (infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 180mL 48hr (infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min (Y-sited LV) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min (Y-sited Irino) + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 180mL 48hr (infusor) (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 180mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 180mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 90min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-31 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-28 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-31 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-05 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-04-14 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-03-20 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-03-01 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-01-30 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 115mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-12-30 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 115mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-12-15 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-11-11 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg 10min D1-D5 (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-5
• 2022-10-20 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg 10min D1-D5 (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-5

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2024-12-02

Key Findings

• Tumor Progression
  • CEA (184.75 ng/mL, 2024-12-02) and CA199 (157.74 U/mL, 2024-12-02): Markedly elevated, consistent with metastatic disease progression.
  • Imaging (CT, 2024-08-20 and 2024-12-01): Shows persistent and worsening lung metastases with radiculonodular patterns, pleural effusions, and costophrenic angle blunting.
• Pulmonary Symptoms
  • Dyspnea, orthopnea, and exertional limitation are prominent. Persistent oxygenation issues with SpO2 ranging 91–95%.
• Hyponatremia
  • Persistent sodium levels between 123–127 mmol/L (2024-11-29 to 2024-12-01), could be likely due to SIADH or chemotherapy-related toxicity.
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Atrial flutter (ECG, 2024-12-01) and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (2024-11-29). Persisting arrhythmias are contributing to fatigue and reduced cardiac efficiency.
• Nutritional Deficiency
  • Hypoalbuminemia (2.8 g/dL, 2024-12-01) reflecting poor nutritional intake or cancer cachexia.
• Psychological Distress
  • Anxiety and depressive symptoms related to disease burden, identified during psychosomatic consultation (2024-11-29).

Recommendations

• Oncological and Tumor Progression Management
  • Next-line therapy:
    • Assess PD-L1 expression and mismatch repair status for potential immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., pembrolizumab).
  • Monitor tumor burden:
    • Serial CEA and CA199 testing routinely.
    • Repeat imaging (CT chest and abdomen) within 3 months to reassess metastatic progression.
• Pulmonary and Dyspnea Management
  • Pleural effusion assessment:
    • Perform thoracentesis for symptomatic relief if effusion is confirmed.
    • Adjust oxygen therapy to maintain SpO2 ≥ 92%.
  • Dyspnea control:
    • Continue bronchodilators (ipratropium, terbutaline) PRN.
    • Consider low-dose opioids for refractory dyspnea relief.
• Hyponatremia (SIADH Management)
  • Initiate fluid restriction.
  • Trial of tolvaptan for persistent hyponatremia with symptomatology.
  • Daily monitoring of serum sodium, with correction rate < 8 mmol/L/day to prevent osmotic demyelination.
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Rate control:
    • Start beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers.
    • Monitor for bradycardia and adjust dose based on response.
  • Anticoagulation: Initiate low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) or DOAC after assessing bleeding risks due to lung metastases.
  • Repeat ECG in 1–2 weeks to evaluate treatment response.
• Nutritional and Albumin Support
  • Nutritional interventions:
    • High-protein nutritional supplementation (e.g., oral/enteral).
    • Initiate parenteral nutrition if oral intake remains inadequate.
  • Albumin replenishment:
    • Consider IV albumin infusion for persistent hypoalbuminemia (<2.5 g/dL).
• Psychological and Emotional Support
  • Continue alprazolam (0.5 mg HS) for anxiety management.
  • Initiate a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI, e.g., escitalopram) for long-term mood stabilization.
  • Engage palliative care and psychosocial counseling services.
• Infection Prevention and Monitoring
  • Antibiotic review:
    • Reassess the need for ceftriaxone therapy, as no signs of active infection (e.g., fever, leukocytosis) are evident.
  • Maintain prophylaxis for HBV reactivation (entecavir, 0.5 mg QD).

Clinical Follow-Up Plan

• Electrolytes and Renal Function: Monitor daily sodium, potassium, and magnesium levels.
• Tumor Burden Monitoring: Repeat imaging and tumor markers within 3 months.
• Cardiac Monitoring: Regular ECGs and rate-control therapy titration.
• Nutritional Support: Weekly albumin and weight checks to evaluate response to interventions.

2023-08-01

The patient recently renewed her repeat prescription for Diovan (valsartan) to manage her primary hypertension at a local pharmacy on 2023-07-19. This medication is currently listed in the active formulary, and no reconciliation issues have been identified.

The most recent medical image was scaned on 2023-05-05 (abdomen CT). An update may be beneficial to reassess the current disease status.

2023-06-29

• The patient regularly refills her prescription for Diovan (valsartan) for primary hypertension at a local pharmacy. This medication was accurately added to the active formulary and no reconciliation issues were identified.
• It’s worth noting that the patient had prescriptions filled for respiratory medications for COVID-19, acute nasopharyngitis, and acute bronchitis on 2023-06-06, 2023-06-15, and 2023-06-21, respectively. These prescriptions were for short-term use and are no longer valid. Please continue to monitor for persistent respiratory symptoms.

2023-06-01

• The patient consistently renews her Diovan (valsartan) prescription for her primary hypertension at a neighborhood pharmacy. This medication has been correctly added to the active medication list and there were no conflicts discovered during the medication reconciliation procedure.

2023-01-31

• CT 2023-01-26 showed partial response.
• The HBsAg retest result for 2023-01-27 was still negative after a period of approximately three months.

2022-11-14

• Since late Sep 2022, all four serum bilirubin data points (direct and total) have exceeded the upper limit of normal range, and there were multiple gallstones being found on CT in September 2022. When there is no longer a concern about diarrhea, Dicetel (pinaverium bromide 100mg 1# BID) may provide relief from symptoms associated with functional disorders of the biliary tract.
• The patient has one bowel movement a day, blood pressure within acceptable ranges, and the underlying conditions remain stable.
• The active prescription is not subject to any issues.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-15 CXR
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P PERM catheter insertion.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-11-14 KUB
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Compression fracture of T12, L1 and L2 S/P vertebroplasty.
  • Compression fracture of T11and L3 vertebral body.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L2-3 and L3-4.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion
• 2024-11-04 CXR
  • Appropriately positioned gastric tube
  • Port-A catheter inserted into superior RA via left brachiocephalic subclavian vein.
  • A large size double-lumens catheter (perm cath) inserted terminates in into RA via Lt internal jugular vein
  • Osteoporotic compression fracture of multiple vertebral bodies
  • priop vertebroplasty in three levels
  • patchy and reticullar opacities in both lungs stationary
• 2024-10-22 ElectroEncephaloGram, EEG
  • This EEG study recorded continuous diffuse theta rhythm with intermittent delta waves intervened with muscle artifacts.
  • This EEG study suggested cortical dysfunction.
• 2024-10-17 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — myeloma.
  • Section shows one piece of bloody bone marrow and one piece of bone marrow with 30 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 1:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes and a few plamsmacytoid cells. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD138 20%; MPO 20% (of the nucleated cells). Kappa and lambda light chains: a predominant lambda sub-population. CK (-).
  • A pattern of myeloma.
• 2024-10-16 ElectroCardioGram, ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-15 MRA - brain
  • Brain atrophy.
  • No brain nodule.
  • No obvious skull osteolytic lesion.
• 2024-10-15 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Some food debris at body and fundus was noted, and the lesions may be blocked.
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric ulcer, Forrest classification type IIc, prepyloric antrum, LC
• 2024-10-15 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic finding:
    • The nasal mucosa was reddish.
    • The nasal lumen was moderately narrowed.
    • The was copious mucoid nasal discharge retained in the nasal cavity.
    • Mucosa of nasopharynx was hypertrophic.
    • Nasopharynx was mildly narrowed.
    • Trachea lower 1/3 segment: patent and the mucosa was hypertrophic and mucosa oozing due to bleeding tendency.
      
    • Main carina: sharp and movable on deep breathing.
    • Bilateral endobronchial trees:
      • Proximal airway mucosal oozing, due to bleeding tendency
      • Alveolitis with some distal airway mucus pluggs
      • No endobronchial lesion, tumor, or foreign bodies
• 2024-10-14 CT - chest
  • For bilateral pneumonia survey
  • Findings
    • Lt greater than Rt mild bilateral pleural effusions
    • lungs: extensive ground glass opacity with areas of consolidations superimpsed intralobular interstitial thickening and interlobular septal thickening in both lungs
    • Mediastinum and hila: mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.5cm) and right (2.1cm) pulmonary artery..
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta.
    • Compression fracture of multtiple vertebral bodyies prior VP in levels.
  • Impression:
    • extensive infection in lungs and mild pulmonary hypertension.
• 2024-10-11 ElectroCardioGram, ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
  • When compared with ECG of 2024/10/03 14:52,
    • Septal infarct is now Present
    • QT has lengthened
• 2024-10-11 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
  • Compression fracture of T9, T11-L2 s/p vertebroplasty on T12, L1, and L2
• 2024-10-11 SONO - nephrology
  • Increased cortical echogenecity with prominenet pyramids of bilateral kidneys, nature to be determined
• 2024-10-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (100 - 32) / 100 = 68.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Thick IVS, Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR, PR
    • Mild Pulmonary HTN
• 2024-10-07 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side
  • Compression fracture of T9, T11-L2 s/p vertebroplasty on T12, L1, and L2
• 2024-10-03 CXR
  • Tortuous course of the aorta with calcified intima at the aortic knob.
  • Increased bilateral parahilar peribronchial /interstitial and low lungs infiltration.
  • Presence of anterior wedge deformity or body collapse of the thoracic or lumbar spine due to compression fracture(s).
  • Post percutaneous vertebroplasty of the visible lumbar or thoracic spine.
  • Presence of scoliosis of the thoraco-lumbar spine.
• 2024-10-03 ElectroCardioGram, ECG
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-29 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.80mg SC (VTd)
• 2024-11-14 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.88mg SC (VTd)
• 2024-11-11 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.88mg SC (VTd)

Chemotherapy regimens for initial treatment of multiple myeloma: Bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone (VTd) induction therapy - 2024-11-29 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC/101205

• Cycle length:
  • 28 days.
• Regimen
  • Bortezomib
    • 1.3 mg/m2 SC
    • Given as a single SC injection.
    • Days 1, 8, 15, and 22
  • Thalidomide
    • 100 mg for first 14 days then 200 mg per day thereafter by mouth
    • Take with water on an empty stomach at least one hour after the evening meal.
    • Daily, days 1 through 21
  • Dexamethasone
    • 40 mg by mouth
    • Take with food (after meals or with food or milk) in the morning.
    • Days 1, 8, 15, and 22

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2024-11-29

[Grade 3 Nausea and Grade 3 Anorexia]

For the Grade 3 nausea and Grade 3 anorexia (loss of appetite) in this patient, both conditions significantly impair oral intake, potentially causing severe malnutrition, weight loss, and a need for aggressive nutritional support. Here’s a detailed analysis and recommendations:

Current Issues

• Nausea (G3)
  • Definition: Severe nausea limiting oral intake, requiring enteral feeding (via nasogastric tube or PEG tube) or parenteral nutrition (TPN).
  • Contributors:
    • Chemotherapy (bortezomib, thalidomide, dexamethasone).
    • Uremia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD; eGFR 14.95 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-11-28).
    • Electrolyte imbalance (low phosphorus and magnesium, elevated BUN/creatinine).
• Anorexia (G3)
  • Definition: Severe appetite loss resulting in significant weight loss or malnutrition, requiring nutritional intervention.
  • Contributors:
    • Cachexia from advanced multiple myeloma.
    • Chemotherapy-related side effects.
    • Taste changes, nausea, and general fatigue.
    • Chronic inflammation (CRP 5.2 mg/dL on 2024-11-28).
    • Hypoalbuminemia (Albumin 2.3 g/dL), signaling protein-energy malnutrition.

Clinical Concerns

• Malnutrition:
  • Severe weight loss and muscle wasting increase morbidity and reduce chemotherapy tolerance.
• Worsening Renal Function:
  • CKD progression can exacerbate uremia and electrolyte disturbances.
• Risk of Infection:
  • Impaired immune function from malnutrition and chemotherapy increases susceptibility.
• Delayed Recovery:
  • Poor nutrition delays recovery from chemotherapy and decreases quality of life.

Recommendations for Management

• Nutritional Support
  • Enteral Nutrition:
    • Route: Initiate nasogastric tube feeding if oral intake is insufficient (<50% of daily energy needs).
    • Formula:
      • High-calorie, high-protein enteral formulas (renal-specific formulas if CKD restrictions are required).
      • Provide 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day of protein and 25–30 kcal/kg/day.
    • Monitoring:
      • Assess tolerance, gastric residuals, and risk of aspiration pneumonia.
• Parenteral Nutrition (TPN):
  • If enteral feeding is not tolerated, initiate TPN.
  • Formulate TPN considering renal insufficiency:
    • Protein: Adjust to 0.6–0.8 g/kg/day for advanced CKD or increase to 1.2 g/kg/day if on dialysis.
    • Electrolytes: Adjust for hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and metabolic acidosis.
    • Include essential micronutrients and vitamins to address deficiencies.

Anti-Nausea Management

• Optimize Antiemetics:
  • Serotonin receptor antagonists (e.g., palonosetron) for acute nausea.
  • Neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists (e.g., aprepitant) for delayed nausea.
  • Dexamethasone: Continue low-dose as part of the chemotherapy antiemetic regimen.
  • Olanzapine: Effective for refractory nausea, especially in MM patients receiving chemotherapy.
  • Consider prokinetics (e.g., metoclopramide) for delayed gastric emptying.
• Non-Pharmacologic Approaches:
  • Acupuncture or ginger supplementation for additional relief.
  • Small, frequent feedings with bland, low-fat foods when oral intake is attempted.

Appetite Stimulation

• Pharmacologic Interventions:
  • Megestrol acetate or dronabinol: Effective in improving appetite and weight gain in cancer cachexia.
  • Mirtazapine: Antidepressant with appetite-stimulating properties, particularly useful if nausea or depression is also present.
  • Cyproheptadine: An antihistamine that stimulates appetite, can be used in children and adults with eating disorders or HIV-associated weight loss.
  • Dronabinol: A synthetic form of THC, the active compound in marijuana, used to stimulate appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS or cancer.
• Nutritional Counseling:
  • Individualized dietary counseling to enhance caloric density of oral intake.
  • Focus on calorie-dense, easily digestible foods when tolerated.

Electrolyte and Fluid Management

• Correct Electrolyte Imbalances:
  • Replace phosphorus (< 1 mg/dL), magnesium (1.4 mg/dL), and calcium to mitigate fatigue, nausea, and anorexia.
  • Monitor potassium and sodium levels regularly due to CKD.
• Optimize Hydration:
  • Prevent dehydration with IV fluids if oral intake remains poor.
  • Avoid fluid overload in the setting of CKD.

Monitoring and Follow-Up

• Weekly Assessment:
  • Weight, serum albumin, prealbumin, and transferrin levels to evaluate nutritional improvement.
  • Electrolytes, urea, and creatinine to adjust the nutritional plan.
• Functional Status:
  • Monitor for strength and energy improvements with nutritional intervention.
• Side Effects:
  • Watch for fluid overload, refeeding syndrome, or hyperglycemia with TPN.

Long-Term Considerations

• Palliative Care Input:
  • For symptom control and quality-of-life improvement, integrate palliative care for advanced nutritional and symptom support.
• Transition to Oral Intake:
  • Gradually reintroduce oral intake once symptoms stabilize, with continued antiemetic prophylaxis.

[Findings and Recommendations]

Clinical Findings

• Multiple Myeloma:
  • Confirmed diagnosis based on pathology and clinical features:
    • Bone marrow biopsy shows myeloma pattern with 30% plasma cells and lambda chain restriction.
    • Immunological findings: Lambda light chain excess with very high FKLC/FLLC ratio.
    • Protein electrophoresis demonstrates M-peak with hypoalbuminemia (albumin: 2.3 g/dL) and a low A/G ratio.
• Renal Impairment:
  • Evidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with eGFR 14.95 mL/min/1.73m² (stage 4/5).
  • Persistent hypercalcemia (corrected calcium > 2.6 mmol/L) and phosphorus imbalance (hypophosphatemia).
  • Likely “myeloma kidney” (cast nephropathy) based on clinical findings.
• Anemia:
  • Persistent normocytic anemia (HGB 8.6 g/dL; HCT 26.8%).
  • Likely multifactorial: bone marrow infiltration by myeloma cells, chronic kidney disease (reduced erythropoietin), and inflammation.
• Infection Susceptibility:
  • History of bacterial and fungal infections (e.g., UTI with yeast, mucosal bleeding, recurrent pneumonia).
  • Active infection risks due to immunosuppression from disease and treatments.
• Bone Disease:
  • History of multiple compression fractures (T12-L3 vertebrae) with vertebroplasty.
  • Persistent bone pain likely due to myeloma-related lytic bone lesions.
• Thrombocytopenia:
  • Platelet count fluctuating between 25–100 × 10³/μL suggests marrow suppression.

Management Strategies

• Chemotherapy Regimen Adjustments:
  • Continue VTd (bortezomib, thalidomide, dexamethasone) as planned, while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
  • If toxicity becomes intolerable (e.g., severe neuropathy, cytopenias), consider transitioning to an alternative NCCN-supported regimen:
    • VRd (bortezomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone) or
    • A lenalidomide-based combination without bortezomib or thalidomide.
• Renal Function Monitoring:
  • The patient’s CKD (eGFR: 14.95 ml/min/1.73m²) indicates significant renal impairment.
  • Bortezomib is safe in renal impairment, but close monitoring is essential.
• Anemia Management:
  • Address persistent anemia (Hb: 8.6 g/dL on 2024-11-28):
    • Continue erythropoiesis-stimulating agents like darbepoetin alfa.
    • Monitor for improvement and transfusion requirements.

[Medication Review]

Here is a detailed review of the current active medications for this patient based on their pharmacological actions, potential benefits, adverse effects, and specific considerations in the context of the patient’s medical history (multiple myeloma, CKD, anemia, and ongoing chemotherapy with bortezomib):

• Bortezomib (1.8 mg SC on 2024-11-29)
  • Purpose: Proteasome inhibitor used in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). It disrupts cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis.
  • Benefits:
    • A cornerstone drug for MM treatment.
    • Subcutaneous (SC) administration reduces the risk of peripheral neuropathy compared to intravenous (IV) administration.
  • Concerns:
    • Peripheral neuropathy: Even with SC dosing, bortezomib can cause or exacerbate neuropathy. Symptoms should be monitored closely.
    • Thrombocytopenia: Requires monitoring of platelet counts, as the patient already has thrombocytopenia (100 ×10³/µL on 2024-11-28).
    • Infections: Immunosuppressive effects may increase infection risks.
  • Recommendation: Monitor for neuropathy and consider switching to carfilzomib or adjusting dosing if symptoms worsen. Preventive antiviral therapy (e.g., acyclovir) should be maintained to avoid herpes zoster reactivation.
• Darbepoetin Alfa (20 mcg SC on 2024-11-28)
  • Purpose: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) for managing anemia.
  • Benefits:
    • Supports red blood cell production, especially given CKD-related erythropoietin deficiency and MM-associated anemia.
    • Reduces the need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.
  • Concerns:
    • Risk of thromboembolism: MM patients are already at a higher risk of DVT/PE.
    • Overcorrection of hemoglobin (> 12 g/dL) can worsen cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Recommendation: Continue ESA but monitor hemoglobin closely, aiming for 10–11 g/dL. Ensure iron stores are adequate (ferritin and transferrin saturation levels should be monitored).
• Thalidomide (50 mg PO HS)
  • Purpose: Immunomodulatory drug (IMiD) for multiple myeloma.
  • Benefits:
    • Synergistic action with bortezomib for MM treatment.
    • Reduces angiogenesis and tumor cell growth.
  • Concerns:
    • Peripheral neuropathy: Common with thalidomide use, which may overlap with neuropathy caused by bortezomib.
    • Venous thromboembolism (VTE): High risk, especially when combined with ESAs or other MM therapies.
    • Sedation and constipation: Common side effects.
  • Recommendation: Monitor for signs of neuropathy and switch to lenalidomide if symptoms worsen. Anticoagulation should be considered for VTE prophylaxis.
• Dexamethasone (4 mg PO daily)
  • Purpose: Glucocorticoid to enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy in MM by inducing tumor cell apoptosis.
  • Benefits:
    • Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects that help with MM-related symptoms.
    • Reduces tumor burden in combination with proteasome inhibitors and IMiDs.
  • Concerns:
    • Hyperglycemia: Especially concerning given CKD and the use of ESAs.
    • Immunosuppression: Increased infection risk, including fungal and bacterial infections.
    • Myopathy or osteoporosis: May exacerbate existing osteoporosis from MM-related bone involvement.
  • Recommendation: Monitor glucose levels closely. Ensure prophylaxis against opportunistic infections.
• Nexium (Esomeprazole 40 mg PO QDAC)
  • Purpose: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to prevent or manage gastrointestinal symptoms from steroids or chemotherapy.
  • Benefits:
    • Protects against gastritis and peptic ulcers caused by dexamethasone or other medications.
  • Concerns:
    • Long-term use of PPIs may cause hypomagnesemia, which is already noted (Mg = 1.4 mg/dL on 2024-11-28).
  • Recommendation: Continue use, but monitor serum magnesium regularly. Consider magnesium supplementation if levels remain low.
• Tramadol + Acetaminophen (37.5 mg/325 mg PO HS)
  • Purpose: Analgesic for managing bone pain or general myeloma-associated pain.
  • Benefits:
    • Effective pain relief without the full sedation of stronger opioids.
  • Concerns:
    • Renal impairment: Tramadol metabolites may accumulate in CKD, increasing the risk of CNS toxicity (e.g., confusion or seizures).
  • Recommendation: Consider dose adjustment due to CKD (eGFR 14.95). Monitor for any CNS side effects. Escalate to stronger opioids (e.g., oxycodone) if pain is uncontrolled.
• Acetaminophen (500 mg PO PRN)
  • Purpose: Symptomatic relief for fever or mild pain.
  • Benefits:
    • Well-tolerated, low-risk analgesic.
  • Concerns:
    • Avoid excessive dosing to prevent hepatotoxicity, especially in the context of possible mild hepatic dysfunction (low albumin and CKD).
  • Recommendation: Ensure cumulative acetaminophen dose remains below 3 g/day.
• Gentamicin (ointment) and Zinc Oxide (ointment)
  • Purpose: Topical treatment for skin wounds or ulcers.
  • Benefits:
    • Promotes wound healing and reduces bacterial colonization.
  • Concerns:
    • Monitor for skin irritation or allergic reaction.
  • Recommendation: Continue as prescribed and reassess wound healing progress.

Summary of Suggestions:

• Peripheral Neuropathy:
  • Monitor closely for symptoms, especially with bortezomib and thalidomide.
  • Consider switching thalidomide to lenalidomide if neuropathy worsens.
• Thromboembolism Risk:
  • Evaluate the need for anticoagulation (e.g., low-dose aspirin or LMWH) given ESA, thalidomide, and dexamethasone use.
• Renal Function:
  • Adjust tramadol dosage and avoid nephrotoxic agents.
  • Optimize hydration status and manage hyperphosphatemia/hypercalcemia if present.
• Bone Pain:
  • If pain is not migigated, it can be considered escalating to stronger opioids or addressing underlying bone pathology with bone-modifying agents.
• Electrolyte Monitoring:
  • Replace magnesium and calcium as needed, especially given low levels and PPI use.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-11-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Pancreatic head cancer, cT4N1M0, stage III
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Progression of pancreatic head cancer. Focal dilatation of bowel at upper abdomen. Enlarged LNs at mesentery.
    • Moderate amount ascites.
    • Bil. pleural effusions.
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Pneumobilia.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
• 2024-09-14 CT - brain
  • Cranial CT scans from the vertex to the mid-maxillary level were performed without i.v. contrast injection.
  • Impression:
    • Old lacuna infarcts over both putamen.
    • The brain shows age-related cortical atrophy, sulcal space widening, proportionate ventricular dilatation and white matter ischemic change including the periventricular, subcortical and subinsular regions. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
    • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal. However, the beam-hardening artifact over the skull base may hamper the film reading.
  • Please take notice that non-enhanced CT scan is limited in the detection of acute ischemic infarction (particularly within the first 6 hours), small vascular lesion, neoplasm, infectious/toxic/metabolic disease. Recommend correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-06-28 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/26.
    • Prior CT identified pancreatic head tumor is noted again, increasing in size that is c/w progressive disease.
    • There is newly developed right side Pleura effusion and ascites.
    • There are several enlarged nodes in the mesentery.
    • s/p coil embolization of the gastroduodenal artery.
    • L1 compression fracture.
• 2024-06-26 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Irregular enhancing tumor, 6.8cm in pancreatic head with adjacent bowel loop invasion.
    • There are regional metastatic lymph nodes.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Minimal right pleural effusion.
  • Impression:
    • Pancreatic malignancy with duodenal involvement and regional lymph nodes metastasis.
      
    • Ascites, right pleural effusion.
• 2023-11-10 Patho - gallbladder (benign lesion)
  • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — Chronic cholecystitis
  • Soft tissue, peri-SMV, frozen section — Free of tumor invasion
• 2023-11-06 Flow Volume Chart
  • Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
• 2023-10-23 PET
  • The old lesion of increased FDG uptake in the region about the pancreatic head comes to more evident, and there is a new small focal lesion of increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the liver (liver mets ?) compared with the previous study on 2022-12-30. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left shoulder joint, compatible with active arthritis.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and ureters, physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2023-10-20 CT - abdomen
  • Prior CT identified pancreatic head tumor is noted again, mild increasing in size. please correlate with clinical condition.
  • s/p biliary stent implantation. However, dilatation of IHDs, CHD, and CBD is still noted.
  • s/p coil embolization of gastroduodenal artery.
  • Severe fatty liver, grade 5, is noted.
  • L1 compression fracture.
• 2023-10-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (124 - 49) / 124 = 60.48%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 60
  • Conclusion:
    • Subendocardial scarring of basal-inferoseptum and LV basal-inferior wall with hypokinesia; preserved LV systolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR.
    • Mildly dilated proximal ascending aorta (35 mm).
• 2023-09-01 Patho - duodenum biopsy
  • Duodenum, SDA, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns with intracellular and extracellular mucin secretion, and desmoplastic stromal reaction.
• 2023-09-01 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, severe
  • post ERCP (ERBD) with pneumobilia
  • GB sludge
• 2023-08-31 Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreatography, ERCP
  • Diagnosis:
    • CBD stone s/p EPBD + lithotripsy
    • c/w, pancreatic head cancer with CBD obstruction, s/p ERBD exchange
    • Tumor invasion to duodenum, SDA, s/p biopsy
  • Suggestion:
    • Try water tonight
    • f/u Hb, serum AST/ALT, T-bil, lipase on the next morning
• 2023-08-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, severe
    • Dilated bilateral IHDs
    • Pneumobilia, left IHD
    • GB sludge
    • c/w pancreatic head cancer
• 2023-06-24 CT - abdomen
  • Pancreatic head cancer (3.7*2.7cm), in regression
  • s/p biliary stents
  • Liver hypodensity; DDx: fatty liver, hepatitis
• 2023-05-04 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • No bloody material nor coffee ground material during this examination
    • Gastric mucosa swelling, antrum, PW site
    • C/W pancreatic cancer with duodenal involving
    • Duodenal orifices, ampulla and periampulla, need to r/o pancreatic cancer involving duodenal causing perforation
    • Duodenal plastic stent inplace
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Deformed antrum
  • Suggestion
    • PPI use
• 2023-04-29 Embolization (TAE) - abdomen
  • Embolization of gastroduodenal artery via right femoral artery puncture revealed:
    • The necessarity and risks of the procedure was well explanined to patient family before the angiography. The patient family understood the risks of incomplete procedure, bleeding, infection, organ injury. Questions were answered, and all wished to procedure. Informed consent was obtained.
    • No definite active bleeding during the celiac axis and SMA injections.
    • Prevention emobilization of gastroduodenal artery was periformed with 2 coils. Nearly total obliteration of gastroduodenal artery after embolization.
    • No procedure related complication.
  • Impression
    • c/w TAE of gastroduodenal artery
    • A Fr.5 sheath was placed in right common femoral artery. Please remove it in 3 days.
• 2023-04-29 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Duodenum
    • One 3mm clean base ulcer with pigmentation was found at SDA. Active oozing, suspect the previous ulcer(2022/12/15), near the major papilla was noted, due to unable to tolerate, hemostasis is not done.
  • Diagnosis
    • Incomplete study due to much blood and intolerace
    • Duodenal oozing lesion, suspicious previous ulcer, 2nd portion
    • Duodenal ulcer, Forrest classification IIc, SDA, AW
  • Suggestion
    • Arrange TAE for hemostasis
    • Admission to ICU and then repeat EGD in the future
    • High dose PPI and NPO
• 2023-03-13 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Pancreatic head cancer, stage III, with common bile duct obstructive jaundice, status post Endoscopic Retrograde Biliary Drainage revision
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Cystic lesion at pancreatic head measuring 5.7cm in largest dimension obliterating CBD and causing dilated biliary tree is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-11-30, the tumor size is stationary.
    • Marked fatty liver is found.
    • s/p biliary tree stent placement.
    • The GB is well distended without soft tissue lesion
    • No evidence of abnormal soft tissue mass at pelvic cavity.
    • No definite inguinal or pelvic sidewall LAP
    • The urinary bladder is well distended without soft tissue lesion.
    • Scoliotic alignment of the thoracolumbar spine is noted.
  • Imp:
    • Cystic lesion at pancreatic head measuring 5.7cm in largest dimension obliterating CBD and causing dilated biliary tree is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-11-30, the tumor size is stationary.
• 2023-03-09 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
• 2023-01-12 Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreatography, ERCP
  • Indication
    • pancreatic head cancer post ERBD, malfunction of ERBD
  • Diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head cancer with CBD obstructive jaundice, post ERBD revision
    • Duodenal ulcer, c/w, tumor invasion.
  • Suggestion
    • On diet tonight
    • f/u Hb, serum AST/ALT, T-bil, lipase on the next morning
• 2023-01-11 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P CBD stenting.
• 2023-01-11, 2022-12-26 CXR
  • Presence of scoliosis of the T-L spine.
• 2022-12-30 Whole body PET scan
  • There was inhomogenously increased FDG uptake in the region about the pancreatic head (SUVmax early: 7.43, delay: 6.38) and there was increased FDG uptake in the left shoulder joint (SUVmax early: 8.51, delay: 5.94). Besides, there was increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and right ureter.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Inhomogenously increased FDG uptake in the region about the pancreatic head, compatible with primary pancreatic malignancy. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left shoulder joint, compatible with active arthritis.
    • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and right ureter. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
    • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2022-12-23 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver tumor, S6 and S7, suspicious Liver hemangioma
  • Fatty liver, mild
  • post ERBD.
  • Dilated left IHD.
• 2022-12-16 T-tube cholangiography
  • Cholangiography via PTCD catheter administration revealed:
    • Patency of the catheter.
    • Poor drainage function of CBD stent.
• 2022-12-16 Patho - duodenum biopsy
  • Labeled as “duodenum, major papilla (A)”, biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
    • IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CK7 (+), CK 20 (focal +), Ki-67 (60-70%)
  • Labeled as “duodenum, postbulb (B)”, biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
    • IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CK7 (+), CK 20 (focal +), Ki-67 (60-70%)
• 2022-12-16 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Labeled as “Pancreas”, EUS biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
    • IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CK7 (+), CK 20 (focal +), Ki-67 (60-70%)
• 2022-12-15 Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreatography, ERCP
  • Indication
    • pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice
  • Diagnosis
    • pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice, s/p EST, CBD dilatation + ERBD
    • duodenal ulcer, suspicious tumor invasion, s/p biopsy(A) at major papilla, biopsy(B) at postbulb
    • post PTCD
  • Suggestion
    • On NPO except water tonight
    • f/u Hb, serum AST/ALT, T-bil, lipase on the next morning
    • PPI Rx
• 2022-12-15 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Diagnosis: Pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice and duodenal invasion, s/p CHE-EUS-FNB
  • Suggestion: pursue pathology.
• 2022-12-13 MRI - pancreas
  • Pancreatic head tumor (5.4cm).
  • S/P PTCD. Some nodules in liver.
  • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
• 2022-12-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (138 - 48) / 138 = 65.22%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65
  • Borderline dilated LA and LV; Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
  • Trivial MR and trivial TR
  • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
  • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2022-12-08 Visceral Angiography 2 vessels
  • DSA of celiac trunk, SMA and common hepatic artery via right common femoral artery puncture revealed:
    • S/P PTCD.
    • Liver cirrhosis.
    • Patency of hepatic arteryies and portal vein. No evidence of active bleeding.
    • No procedure-related complication during the whole procedure.
  • IMP: No evidence of active bleeding.
• 2022-12-08 Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangial Drainage, PTCD (drainage)
  • Dilatation of the biliary tree (by CT images).
  • Under local anesthesia, sono- and fluoroscopy guiding, a 8 Fr pig-tail catheter was inserted into the biliary tree smoothly.
  • No procedure-related complication during the whole procedure.
• 2022-11-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a well-defined hypodense mass at the pancreatic head, measuring 6 cm in size (the largest dimension), causing dilatation of bile ducts and pancreatic duct. During contrast-enhanced dynamic study, this mass shows poor enhancement in arterial phase and portal venous phase images, and mild enhancement in delayed phase images.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis include acinar cell carcinoma.
      • In addition, There is loss of normal fat plane between the pancreatic head mass and superior mesenteric vein that may be tumor direct invasion superior mesenteric vein (T4).
    • There are several ill-defined mild enhancing lesions in both hepatic lobes at arterial phase images. However, all lesions are not identified (isodensity) in portal venous phase and delayed phase images. The largest one 2.4 x 1.2 cm in S7 of the liver.
      • Pseudolesions (flow artifacts) are highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis include metastases.
      • Please correlate with sonography and MRI.
    • A renal cyst measuring 1 cm in left middle pole is noted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4 (T_value) N:N0 (N_value) M:M0 (M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2021-05-11, -02-23 CXR
  • There is scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura thickening or effusion?
• 2020-03-04 Treadmill exercise test (BRUCE protocol)
  • The patient exercised according to the BRUCE for 08:00 min:s, achieving a work level of max METS: 10.1. The resting heart rate of 96 bpm rose to a maximal heart rate of 169 bpm. This value represents 107 % of the maximal, age-predicted heart rate. The resting blood pressure of 145/71 mmHg, rose to a maximum blood pressure of 201/61 mmHg. The exercise test was stopped due to Target heart rate maximal, Dyspnea, Fatigue.
  • Conclusion:
    • Resting ECG: normal
      
    • Arrhythmia: Nil
    • No significant ST-T change during exercise and recovery phases.
  • Impressions
    • Negative for myocardial ischemia
• 2022-12-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (93 - 35) / 93 = 62.37%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63
  • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
  • Subendocardial scarring of inferior and inferoseptum with preserved wall motion and normal LV systolic function.
  • Normal RV systolic function.
  • Mild AV sclerosis; trivial MR.
  • Sinus tachycardia.
• 2017-01-07 SONO - Nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size Shape
      • R’t :10.69 cm, smooth
      • L’t :10.87 cm, smooth
    • Cortex
      • R’t :Echogenicity: normal; Thickness: normal
      • L’t :Echogenicity: normal; Thickness: normal
    • Pyramid:
      • R’t : visible
      • L’t : visible
    • Sinus
      • Not Dilated
    • Cyst
      • None
    • Stone
      • None
    • Mass
      • None
  • Interpretation:
    • No signficant abnormality from echography for both kidneys.

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-17 ~ 2024-09-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head cancer, cT4N1M0, stage III, with common bile duct obstructive jaundice post neoadjuvant chemotherapy status post Roux-en Y hepaticojejunostomy and gastrojejunostomy anastomosis and cholecystectomy on 2023/11/09. ECOG:1
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
    • Common bile duct stones status post endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation and balloon lithotripsy
    • Fatty liver, severe
    • Hypoalbuminaemia
  • CC
    • For C1D15 chemotherapy with Onyvide plus 5-FU Q2W.    
  • Present illness history
    • C1D1 chemotherapy with Onyvide plus 5-FU Q2W on 2024/08/21.
    • This time, he is admitted for C1D15 chemotherapy with Onyvide plus 5-FU Q2W (40% off) on 2024/09/17.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with Onivyde/5-FU (all dosage decrease to 40% off) were given on 2024/09/18 to 2024/09/20, smoothly without obvious side effect. He was discharged on 2024/09/20 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TIDCC 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2024-08-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S
    • #1 R/T to pancreatic tumor from 2023-01-02 to 2023-02-20 by Dr Chang YouKang. concurrent wt 5-FU.
    • planed pre-Op neoadjuvant C/T wt FILFIRINOX IV Q2W x 12 on 2023-03-01.
      
    • For facilitate biliary drainage, ERBD will be done (2023-01-03).
    • 2023-06-09 C/T with FOLFIRINOX rgimen
    • 2023-07-21 continue FOLFIRINOX
    • 2023-08-15 had completed FOLFIRINOX, F/U qm
    • 2023-09-12 F/U qm
    • 2024-01-03 tumor recurrence is considered, arrange C/T with Gemzar+Abraxane
    • 2024-01-10 Gemzar + Abraxane C1D1
    • 2024-01-17 postpond Gemzar + Abraxane
    • 2024-01-24 Abraxane + Gemzar C1D8
    • 2024-02-07 Abraxane + Gemzar C2D1
    • 2024-02-21 Abraxane + Gemzar C3D1
    • 2024-03-12 Abraxane + Gemzar C3D8
    • 2024-03-19 Abraxane + Gemzar C4D1
    • 2024-04-02 Abraxane + Gemzar C4D1, CT abd: progression, but tumor markers: decrease, continue present chemotherapy
    • 2024-04-16 Abraxane + Gemzar C4D8
    • 2024-04-23 Abraxane + Gemzar C5D1
    • 2024-05-07 C/T Abraxane + Gemzar C5D8
    • 2024-05-14 C/T Abraxane + Gemzar C6D1
    • 2024-05-28 C/T Abraxane + Gemzar C6D8
    • 2024-06-11 C/T Abraxane + Gemzar C7D1, apply onyvide if tumor progression, arrange CT abd
    • 2024-06-18 C/T abraxane + Gemzar C7D8, CT abd: 2024/06/28
    • 2024-07-02 CT abd: tumor progression, apply onyvide, resume FOLFOX first, HB drug by GI Dr
    • 2024-07-16 FOLFOX x2, apply onyvide
    • 2024-08-06 FOLFOX x3, Onyvide approved, arrange admission for C/T
  • A/P
    • pancreatic head cancer, cT4N0M0, stage III
      • 1st: FOLFIRINOX
      • 2nd: Abraxane + Gemzar
      • 3rd: FOLFOX
      • 4th: Onyvide + 5FU
• 2023-07-25 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Prescription x3
    • Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TIDCC
• 2023-06-06 SOAP Cardiology
  • Prescription x3
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD
    • carvedilol 6.25mg 1# BID
    • Cabudan (captopril 25mg) 1# QD
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
• 2023-05-17 SOAP Gastroenterology
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Genurso (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# BID
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD
• 2023-01-11 ~ 2023-01-14 POMR Gastroenterology Gong ZiXiang
  • CC
    • For ERBD revision
  • Present illness history
    • Under the impression of pancreatic head tumor with CBD obstruction, he was admitted to GI ward for ERBD revision.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with adequate IV fluid supplement were administered.
    • ERCP was performed and revealed 1. Pancreatic head cancer with CBD obstructive jaundice, post ERBD revision; 2. Duodenal ulcer, c/w, tumor invasion.
    • PPI with Takepron was prescribed. There was no fever episode after procedure. Oral intake trying was administered and there was no abdominal discomfort.
    • Follow-up liver function test showed acceptable. Radi-k was prescribed for the management of hypokalemia.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged on 23023/01/14 and GI/Oncology OPD follow-up were arranged later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Radi-K (potassium gluconate 595mg) 2# TID 3D
• 2023-01-03 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • O:
    • Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion, meeting date: 20230103
      • Neoadjuvant C/T -> OP.
  • S
    • will give pre-Op neoadjuvant C/T wt FOLFIRINOX IV Q2W x 12.
    • RTC 1 wk later on 20230109 for LFT & arrange adm for #1 pre-Op neoadjuvant C/T wt FOLFIRINOX IV Q2W x 12.
• 2022-12-07 ~ 2022-12-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • Pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice and duodenal invasion, status post Contrast harmonic echo-endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy, stage III
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice, s/p Endoscopic sphincterotomy, Common Bile Duct dilatation, and endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage
    • Sepsis due to Escherichia coli bacteremia
    • Duodenal ulcer suspicious tumor invasion, status post biopsy
    • Insomnia
    • Port-A implantation at left cephalic vein on 2022/12/26
  • CC
    • Oily stool passage for 3~4 months and clay stool recently, tea colored urine in recently one week
  • Present illness history
    • The 66 years old male has the history of
      • HBeAg (-) HBV carrier
      • Inferior wall myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock, post primary PCI & stent for RCA on 2012/05/25
      • DM
    • He currently under CV OPD follow with medication control.
    • He had oily stool passage for 3~4 months and he went to LMD for help where r/o pancreatic head tumor was told then he came to GI OPD on 2022/11/22.
    • The CA199 was 105.05 U/mL on 2022-11-22.
    • The abdomen CT which was scheduled at OPD (on 2022/11/30) reported:
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis include acinar cell carcinoma.
      • Several ill-defined mild enhancing nodules in both hepatic lobes at arterial phase images are noted, nature? The differential diagnosis include metastases and pseudolesions (flow artifacts). Please correlate with sonography and MRI.
    • Well infromed the high possiblity of pancreatic head cancer and the indication of OP, biliary drainage of progressive jaundice and suggested admission for ERCP + ERBD / EUS-FNB and abd MRI + MRCP. We had explained the benefits and the risks of ERCP + ERBD / EUS-FNB. There was no fever, chills, nausea, vomiting,abdomen pain, bloody or tarry stool passage. He also denied TOCC history.
    • Under the impression of pancreatic head tumor with CBD obstruction, he was admitted to GI ward for ERCP + ERBD / EUS-FNB.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we had infomred the indication, risks, complications of ERCP, CEH-EUS/FNB and was scheduled on 2022/12/08 after noon which were hold due to high risk of cardiovascular event.
    • Patient has history of CAD s/p POBAs. Anesthesiologist suggested ECG study. ETGA may be indicated during ERCP, CEH-EUS if high risk of cardiovascular event.
    • Radiologist was consulted then PTCD was performed 2022/12/08 afternoon. However, Patient had nearly syncope at 2022/12/08 17:26. Blood and clood clot of PTCD were noted and Angiography was arranged to exclude intra-abdominal bleeding, Inotropic agent of norepinephrine infusion was given after angiography with negative finding of active bleeder.
    • Empirical board spectrum antibiotics with Tapimycin was given. Blood Culture reported Escherichia coli. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2 U and FFP 4 U to correct anemia and coagulopathy. Tapper of Levophed after stable condition.
    • The MRCP on 2022/12/13 reported Pancreatic head tumor (5.4cm); S/P PTCD. Some nodules in liver;
    • Cardiac echo was scheduled for evaluation for anaesthesia and reported LVEF 65%
      • Borderline dilated LA and LV; Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion;
      • Trivial MR and trivial TR
      • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
      • Preserved RV systolic function.
    • Scheduled ERCP on 2022/12/15 reported
      • Pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice, s/p EST, CBD dilatation + ERBD
      • Duodenal ulcer, suspicious tumor invasion, s/p biopsy (A) at major papilla, biopsy (B) at postbulb
    • post PTCD EUS/FNB revealed Under real-time EUS guiding, FNB with 4 passes was done smoothly. Sample was collected for pathology, cytology and cell block.
      • Diagnosis: Pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice and duodenal invasion, s/p CHE-EUS-FNB.
      • Suggestion: pursue pathology. There was no fever or abdomen pain after procedure.
    • T-tube cholangiography (on 2022/12/16) revealed Patency of the catheter. Poor drainage function of CBD stent. Then PTCD was removed on 2022/12/20.
    • Radio-oncologist was consulted and replied as Pancreatic head cancer, adenocarcinoma, cT4N1M0 at least, with obstructive jaundice on 2022/12/08, s/p ERCP + ERBD / EUS-FNB on 2022/12/15; severe BW loss; ECOG = 1.
      • Plan: Pre-operative CCRT to pancreatic head tumor & regional LAPs for 5040cGy/28 fx is suggested for locoregional tumor control. CT simulation is arranged on 2022/12/21.
    • The pancreas, EUS biopsy reported adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CA19-9 (+), CK19 (+), CK7 (+), CK 20 (focal +), Ki-67 (60-70%).
    • Geranl surgeon was consulted for surgical evaluation and suggested arrange abdomen echo first for liver nodules survey (hemangioma?) which reported
      • Liver tumor, S6 and S7, suspicious Liver hemangioma
      • Fatty liver, mild
      • post ERBD.
      • Dilated left IHD. General surgeon suggested chemotherapy first then Prot-A was scheduled.
    • Consult Oncologist for pre-op CCRT. We had well explaint to patient about further treatment. Please transfer to Dr Zhang ShouYi service if you agree. When waiting transfer bed, please arrange port A insertion; check HbsAg, Anti Hbc, Anti HCV; Check abdominal echo to r/o liver meta. He will be transfered to Oncology ward on 2022/12/16.
    • At Hematology Oncology ward, he couldn’t receive chemotherapy due to Hyperbilirubinemia (TBI: 2.31 to 3.28 mg/dL), followed-up whole body PET, and pending the report on 2022/12/30. However, the patiernt want to discharge and his condition better than before, so he was discharged on 2022/12/30, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.

[consultation]

• 2022-12-20 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • Diagnosis: Pancreatic head cancer, adenocarcinoma, cT4N1M0 at least, with obstructive jaundice on 2022/12/08, s/p ERCP + ERBD / EUS-FNB on 2022/12/15; severe BW loss; ECOG =1.
    • Plan: Pre-operative CCRT to pancreatic head tumor & regional LAPs for 5040cGy/28 fx is suggested for locoregional tumor control. Possible treatment toxicity is told. CT simulation is arranged on 2022/12/21. Psychological support & diet education is given to him and his daughter. Please consult dietician for diet education, medical oncologist for systemic chemotherapy and surgeon for PortA implantation.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-11-09
  • Surgery
    • Roux-en Y Hepaticojejunostomy
    • GJ side to side anastomosis
    • cholecystectomy
  • Finding
    • pancreatic uncinat process tumor direct invasion SMV long segment
    • liver mets not found by intraoperative echo
    • fatty liver cirrrhosis
    • ascite + minimal

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-01-27 ~ 2023-02-20 - 5040cGy/28 fractions (15 MV photon) to pancreatic tumor/LAPs

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-26 - liposome irinotecan 70mg/m2 50mg D5W 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (C3D1, 40% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-11-06 - liposome irinotecan 70mg/m2 50mg D5W 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (C2D15, 40% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-11 - liposome irinotecan 70mg/m2 50mg D5W 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2200mg NS 500mL 46hr (C2D1, 40% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-18 - liposome irinotecan 70mg/m2 50mg D5W 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 325mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 1950mg NS 500mL 46hr (C1D15, 40% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-26 - liposome irinotecan 70mg/m2 100mg D5W 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (C1D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-16 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-02 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-18 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-11 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-28 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-14 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-07 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-23 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-16 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-02 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-19 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-21 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-07 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-24 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-10 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-02 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX, Oxa 70%, Iri 70%, LV 70% 5FU 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-11 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 80mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX, Oxa 70%, Iri 70%, LV 70% 5FU 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-23 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX, Iri 90%, 5FU 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-05-31 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg NS 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg 4320mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-07 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 235mg NS 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 625mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg 4375mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-09 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 235mg NS 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 625mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg 4385mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-13 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5 (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-06 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5 (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL

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2024-11-27

Anemia and Treatment Adverse Reaction:

• Anemia Progression:
  • The patient demonstrates significant anemia with HGB trending downwards:
    • 2024-10-22: HGB 7.6 g/dL.
    • 2024-11-05: HGB 8.7 g/dL (post-transfusion improvement).
    • 2024-11-12: HGB 8.9 g/dL.
    • 2024-11-25: HGB 7.9 g/dL (deterioration again).
  • RBC indices suggest normocytic anemia (MCV consistently ~93-94 fL).
  • Negative stool occult blood (2024-11-26) excludes overt gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Contributing Factors:
  • Chemotherapy-Related Myelosuppression: Ongoing chemotherapy, including liposome irinotecan and fluorouracil, is a known cause of anemia due to bone marrow suppression.
  • Chronic Disease and Nutritional Deficiency:
    • Pancreatic cancer with extensive disease contributes to chronic inflammation and functional iron deficiency.
    • Hypoalbuminemia (2024-11-25: Albumin 2.5 g/dL) suggests malnutrition, impairing erythropoiesis.
  • Renal Function: Despite normal creatinine and eGFR (2024-11-25: eGFR 139.71 mL/min/1.73 m²), chronic disease may reduce erythropoietin production.
• Management:
  • Iron Studies: Perform serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, and serum iron to rule out functional iron deficiency.
  • Bone Marrow Support:
    • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g., darbepoetin alfa) to address anemia if functional iron deficiency is ruled out and in cases of significant myelosuppression.
  • Transfusion Support: Maintain HGB > 8.0 g/dL for symptomatic relief.
  • Nutritional Support:
    • Optimize dietary intake with high-protein, calorie-dense meals.
    • Initiate total parenteral nutrition (TPN) if oral intake remains inadequate.
  • Monitor: Repeat CBC weekly during chemotherapy and monitor trends in RDW to assess erythropoietic activity.

Pancreatic Cancer and Chemotherapy:

• Disease Status:
  • Pancreatic head cancer (cT4N1M0, stage III) with previous chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX, gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel) and current regimen (liposome irinotecan + fluorouracil).
  • Imaging indicates progressive disease with regional lymph node metastases and possible ascites (2024-11-07 CT abdomen).
• Chemotherapy Considerations:
  • Continued liposome irinotecan and fluorouracil (40% dose reduction) reflect attempts to balance efficacy and toxicity.
  • Persistent anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and low calcium may necessitate further dose modification or supportive measures.
• Recommendations:
  • Paracentesis: Ascites with moderate volume (2024-11-07 CT) may require drainage for symptomatic relief and analysis.
  • Electrolyte Correction: Persistent hypocalcemia (2024-11-25: Ca 1.73 mmol/L) warrants IV calcium gluconate supplementation.
  • Oncology Review: Consider transition to supportive care if chemotherapy toxicity outweighs benefits.

Electrolyte Imbalances:

• Hypokalemia: Persistent low potassium (2024-11-25: 3.3 mmol/L) requires oral or IV potassium supplementation with close monitoring.
• Magnesium Deficiency: Low magnesium (2024-11-25: 1.7 mg/dL) can exacerbate hypokalemia and requires concurrent correction.
• Management:
  • Administer IV potassium chloride and magnesium sulfate.
  • Monitor electrolytes daily.

Current Status and Monitoring:

• Vital Signs: Stable, with BP 126/66 mmHg and SpO2 98% on 2024-11-27, indicating hemodynamic stability.
• Renal Function: eGFR is preserved, ruling out renal anemia or acute kidney injury.

2024-11-07

[Rising Tumor Markers Indicate Potential Pancreatic Cancer Progression]

Oncologic Disease Progression

• Current Findings:
  • CA 19-9: Progressive elevation from 25.63 U/mL in early 2024 to 105.46 U/mL by 2024-10-25, showing a significant increase over recent months, particularly from September to October.
  • CEA: Increased from 4.454 ng/mL on 2024-09-10 to 10.48 ng/mL by 2024-10-25. This elevation in CEA, particularly in the context of rising CA 19-9, may suggest tumor progression or further metastasis.
• Interpretation and Implications:
  • The rising CA 19-9 and CEA levels indicate active disease progression. In pancreatic cancer, CA 19-9 is typically elevated in cases with tumor growth or metastasis, and this trend aligns with the patient’s advanced disease stage and previously observed liver and nodal involvement.
  • The upward trend in CEA, while less specific for pancreatic cancer, can support the CA 19-9 findings, especially when both markers are elevated. This may also imply further metastatic activity or tumor burden.

Potential Problems to be considered

• The patient’s tumor might be not responding adequately to the current chemotherapeutic regimen, as evidenced by the escalating tumor markers.
• Worsening disease may exacerbate symptoms related to tumor burden (pain, cachexia, obstructive symptoms).
• The progressive disease may be contributing to worsening cachexia, as indicated by hypoalbuminemia and potential weight loss.
• The elevated tumor markers suggest active disease, which may lead to metabolic derangements as the disease progresses.

[Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Refractory to Multiple Lines of Therapy]

Treatment Summary:

• Initial Treatment:
  • Neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX completed in 2023.
• First-line Treatment for Recurrence:
  • Gemcitabine + Abraxane (Nab-Paclitaxel): This regimen was started in early 2024 and continued through several cycles, with dose adjustments due to disease progression observed in April and June 2024.
• Second-line Treatment Following Progression:
  • Switched to FOLFOX, given in July 2024, but progression continued despite this regimen.
• Current Third-line Treatment:
  • Transitioned to Onivyde (liposomal irinotecan) + 5-FU/leucovorin, approved in August 2024 and currently ongoing, though CA 19-9 and CEA markers indicate recent progression.

Recommendations Based on Prior Treatment History:

• Consider Clinical Trials:
  • Given the extensive treatment history, clinical trials should be explored to access to novel therapies, including targeted agents, immunotherapies, and combination regimens not yet available outside research settings.
  • Rationale: For patients who have exhausted standard chemotherapy options, clinical trials can offer potential new avenues for management and palliative treatment.
• Alternative Single-Agent Options (If Clinical Trials Are Not Available or Declined):
  • Single-Agent 5-FU or Capecitabine: Given prior exposure to combination regimens with high toxicity, a single-agent 5-FU or its oral equivalent, capecitabine, could provide some disease control with a lower side effect profile.
  • Rationale: This option is particularly useful in patients with declining performance status who may not tolerate combination regimens. Capecitabine, being an oral agent, also offers convenience for patients and is aligned with palliative intent.
• Targeted or Immune-Based Therapies (If Molecular Testing Permits):
  • MSI-H/dMMR Testing: If not previously tested, assess for microsatellite instability (MSI) or mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR), which would make the patient eligible for immune checkpoint inhibitors.
  • BRCA Mutation or HRD Testing: If BRCA mutations or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) are detected, PARP inhibitors (like olaparib) could be considered.
  • Rationale: Targeted therapies such as pembrolizumab for MSI-H/dMMR tumors and PARP inhibitors for BRCA-mutated cases have shown efficacy in select populations, providing a less toxic alternative to conventional chemotherapy.
• Transition to Best Supportive Care:
  • If performance status deteriorates significantly (ECOG 3 or higher), or if the patient’s tolerance to chemotherapy is minimal, the focus should shift toward supportive care.
  • Rationale: For heavily pre-treated patients, supportive care often provides better quality of life compared to further chemotherapy, especially when disease progression continues on multiple lines of therapy.

2024-08-27

[Onivyde Fu/Lv regimen: first administration review, follow-up needed for elevated liver enzymes]

Onivyde (liposomal irinotecan) NALIRIFOX was not used as the initial treatment regimen for this patient. When using the Onivyde Fu/Lv regimen after gemcitabine treatment, the recommended administration steps are as follows: (Ref: https://www.onivyde.com/en-us/for-patients/learn-about-onivyde/how-onivyde-is-given)

Onivyde should be administered IV at 70 mg/m² over 90 minutes, with leucovorin given over 30 minutes and fluorouracil over 46 hours, once every 2 weeks; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs.

There were no issues with the first administration of the Onivyde Fu/Lv regimen, which began on 2024-08-26. Additionally, please note that liver enzyme levels are elevated, warranting follow-up.

• 2024-08-26 ALT 46 U/L

• 2024-08-21 ALT 24 U/L

• 2024-08-06 ALT 13 U/L

• 2024-08-26 AST 40 U/L

• 2024-08-21 AST 27 U/L

• 2024-08-06 AST 18 U/L

2024-08-22

[electrolyte correction and chemotherapy cancellation]

Hypoalbuminemia, hypokalemia, and hypocalcemia were noted. Plasbumin (human albumin), Bfluid (amino acids), and both oral and injectable KCl have been administered. The balancing process shows no issues identified. The scheduled Onivyde + 5-FU prescription has been cancelled.

• 2024-08-21 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
  
• 2024-08-21 Albumin (BCG) 2.8 g/dL
  
• 2024-08-21 Ca (Calcium) 1.84 mmol/L

2024-08-21

[tracking HGB decline during ongoing chemotherapy]

According to HIS5 records, the patient has undergone chemotherapy every month since Feb 2023, except for the period between Sep and Dec 2023.

Lab results show a downward trend in HGB levels this year, decreasing from a high of 12 g/dL in Jan to below 8 g/dL recently, suggesting that chemotherapy has likely contributed to worsening anemia.

A transfusion was appropriately administered on 2024-08-21, when HGB reached its lowest point. An improvement in HGB levels is expected.

• 2024-08-21 HGB 7.9 g/dL *
• 2024-08-06 HGB 9.6 g/dL *
• 2024-07-16 HGB 8.7 g/dL **
• 2024-07-02 HGB 8.5 g/dL **
• 2024-06-18 HGB 8.2 g/dL **
• 2024-06-11 HGB 8.8 g/dL **
• 2024-05-28 HGB 9.2 g/dL *
• 2024-05-14 HGB 9.6 g/dL *
• 2024-05-07 HGB 9.3 g/dL *
• 2024-04-23 HGB 9.6 g/dL *
• 2024-04-16 HGB 9.9 g/dL *
• 2024-04-02 HGB 9.7 g/dL *
• 2024-03-19 HGB 10.3 g/dL
• 2024-03-12 HGB 10.5 g/dL
• 2024-02-21 HGB 11.5 g/dL
• 2024-02-07 HGB 10.2 g/dL
• 2024-01-24 HGB 12.0 g/dL
• 2024-01-17 HGB 10.8 g/dL
• 2024-01-10 HGB 11.6 g/dL

2023-08-04

All repeat prescriptions issued by our gastroenterologist on 2023-05-17, cardiologist on 2023-06-06, and general surgeon on 2023-07-25 have been consistently refilled. These medications have been added to the active medication list, and no reconciliation issues have been identified.

2023-06-26

• Based on the PharmaCloud database, it appears that our hospital has been exclusively providing all necessary medical services and medications for this patient in the past few months. As such, we’ve found no issues regarding medication reconciliation.

2023-03-10

• The 2023-03-09 lab results indicate elevated levels of AST, ALT, direct bilirubin readings, and hypoalbuminemia. Plasbumin (human albumin) and BaoGan (silymarin) have been prescribed properly.
• As this is the patient’s first time receiving FOLFIRINOX, he is are undergoing a modified regimen, which involves a lower dose of oxaliplatin (reduced from 85mg/m2 to 70mg/m2) and irinotecan (reduced from 180mg/m2 to 150mg/m2), and the 5-FU bolus dose is skipped, with the same dose added to the 5-FU infusion.
• The active prescription does not appear to be an issue.

2023-02-09

• Cancer Multispecialty Team Meeting on 2023-01-03 concluded: Neoadjuvant C/T (CCRT) then op. For the time being, the patient is receiving CCRT.
• There has been a weight loss of 3kg in the past month for the patient (54.4kg 2022-12-07 -> 51kg 2023-02-07). The addition of some appetizers, such as megestrol, might be beneficial.
• The patient has a history of DM. As all data points of fasting blood sugar level during this hospital stay exceeded 110 mg/dL, metformin 500mg BID could be added, since the patient’s renal function appears to be in good working order.
• Other underlying conditions caused by HBV and cardiovascular disease are managed with corresponding medications appropriately.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (106 - 36.2) / 106 = 65.85%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Poor echo window
    • Dilated aortic root
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis with mild AR
    • Calcified mitral annulus with mild MR, mild TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2024-11-05 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: comparison prior CT on 2024/08/19
    • Lungs:
      • a mediastinal subleural bulla at LUL. minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
      • a 5.2mm granuloma in RML. patchy ground-glass opacities and centrilobular nodules and reticular opacities in RUL, mainly in posterior aspect. linear band and reticular opacities in dependent RLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: interval decreased size of M/3 esophgral tumor with visible lumen and regression multiple enlarged LNs in A-P window and subcarinal space. extensive coronary arterial calcification. mild pericardial effusion still visible.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart:
      • normal size of cardiac chambers.
      • midseptal hypertrophy of IVS.
      • mild calcified aortic valves, mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Pleura: minimal effusion..
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: mild enlarged thyroid gland with nodular lesion up to 15mm.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • several small Rt and Lt renal cysts measuring up to 11mm.
      • mild hyperplasia of both adrenal glands.
      • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
      • marked enlarged prosate,.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • M/3 esopahgeal cancer T3N3M0, stage IVA,
    • in regression as compared with CT on 2024/08/19.
    • suspect inflammation or aspiration process in RUL and RLL.
    • Thyroid goiter.
• 2024-09-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (92 - 61) / 92 = 33.70%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 33.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, Ao
    • Poor LV systolic function, generalized hypokinesis, especially anteroseptal, septal segments
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR
    • Short run paroxysmal supreventricular tachycardia noted during ECHO exam
    • Poor echo window
• 2024-09-01 18:09 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with marked sinus arrhythmia
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-09-01 13:55 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Cannot rule out Anteroseptal infarct
• 2024-08-27 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 26 dB HL; LE 29 dB HL.
  • Bil normal to moderate SNHL
• 2024-08-21 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in distal SVC
  • widening of Rt paratracheal stripe and Rt convexitty of upper azygoesophageal resss due to space taking lesion.
  • emphysematous change of both lungs
• 2024-08-20 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic diagnosis:
    • Abnormal
    • Endobronchial submucosal induration over lower trachea, left main bronchus
• 2024-08-19 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Labeled as “esophagus, 20 m below incisor”, biopsy — squamous mucosa with high grade dysplasia, acute and chronic inflammation.
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section(s) in one cassette(s).
  • Section shows squamous mucosa with high grade dysplasia, acute and chronic inflammation.
• 2024-08-19 CT
  • Without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs:
      • a mediastinal subleural bulla at LULminimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • asymmetric circumferential wall thickening of M/3 of esophagus (13mm thickness, 53 mm in length), with near complete luminal obliteration and dilated proximal esophageal segment filled with air and food material.loss of plane between the tumor and adjacent posterior wall of trachea and carina and posterior or left main hronchus.multiple enlarged LNs in A-P window, subcarinal space.
      • extensive coronary arterial calcification.
      • mild pericardial effusion.
    • Thoracic aorta:
      • normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change.
    • Heart:
      • normal size of cardiac chambers.
      • midseptal hypertrophy of IVS.
      • mild calcified aortic valves,
      • mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck:
      • mild enlarged thyroid gland with nodular lesion up to 15mm.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • several small Rt and Lt renal cysts measuring up to 11mm.
      • mild hyperplasia of both adrenal glands
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • M/3 esopahgeal cancer T3 or T4N3Mx
    • extensive 3V-CAD.
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-08-19 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Esophageal cancer with luminal narrowing, middle to lower esophagus, EUS estimated stage: at least cT3N2Mx
  • Esophageal mucosal change, 20cm below the incisors, s/p biopsy
  • Ectopic gastric mucosa, upper esophagus
• 2024-08-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • slightly heterogeneous echotexture.
      • Two 0.62cm and 0.94cm hyperechoic lesion at S6.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Echogenic substance in GB. Several 0.3cm hyperechoic lesions with comet-tail sign at GB wall.
    • Portal vein and blood vessels:
      • negative
    • Kidney:
      • several anechoic lesions with PAE at bilateral kidneys, max size about 2cm.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially tail
    • Spleen:
      • negative
    • Ascites:
      • negative
    • Others:
      • negative
  • Diagnosis:
    • Probably, Parenchymal liver disease
    • Liver hemangioma, S6.
    • GB sludge and GB adenomatosis
    • Renal cysts, bilateral
    • Pancreatic tail masked by gas.
• 2024-08-17 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-08-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the upper and lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and sternum and increased activity in some right costovertebral junctions. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and sternoclavicular junctions, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-08-15 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the middle portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a lymph node in the upper abdomen near EG junction. A metastatic lymph node may show this picture.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in a focal area in the lower portion of the esophagus. Inflammation is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kindneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-08-14 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS of limb leads
  • Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-08-14 CXR
  • widening of Rt paratracheal stripe and Rt convexitty of upper azygoesophageal resss due to space taking lesion.
  • emphysematous change of both lungs
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies due to spondylosis.
• 2024-08-05 Upper GI Series
  • Segmental luminal narrowing of subcarinal esophagus.
• 2024-08-05 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, 25-30 cm from incisors, random biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The specimen submitted in form alin, consists of eight pieces of gray-tan soft tissue, lab led esophagus, 25-30 cm, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion.Keratin formation is present.
• 2024-08-02 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal exam due to much food reside at upper esophagus
    • Esophageal ulcerartive lesions, 25-35cm from incisors, suspect malignancy, s/p biopsy
    • Esophageal elevative lesion, 20cm from incisors, r/o external compression
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the pathology report
    • Suggest to arrange CT C(+/-) exam if no contraindication
• 2024-08-02 SONO - abdomen
  • Probably, Parenchymal liver disease
  • Liver hemangioma, S6.
  • GB sludge and GB adenomatosis
  • Renal cyst, bilateral
  • Pancreatic tail masked by gas.

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-23 Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Arrange Chest CT Q3M, next on 2024-12-09
    • Admission for PF
• 2024-10-21, -09-23 Cardiology Liu GuanLiang
  • S
    • NYHA II
    • HBP 100/60
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of middle third of esophagus cT3N3M0, stage IVA
    • HFrEF
  • O
    • CT scan: calcified aorta, coronary artery; r/o right iliac artery thrombus
    • Lab: hsTnI 4873 -> 4823
  • Prescription x3
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD
    • Sipron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD
• 2024-10-09 Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O:
    • AE: Gr 2 Leukopenia -> Improved
  • P:
    • Patient would like to delay C/T
    • Already strongly mention not to delay C/T, which will lead to poor result.
• 2024-09-26 Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O:
    • Cancer Multi-Specialty Team Meeting Conclusions, Meeting Date 2024-09-24
      • CCRT first then OP
    • Now on CCRT with PF4, R/T and C/T with PF4 C1D1 on 2024-08-28, 19th / 28 Fx on 2024-09-26
      • AE: Gr 2 Leukopenia
• 2024-09-13 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • P: Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. SCFs, the whole esophagus, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
    • Then boost the M/3 esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
• 2024-08-14 ~ 2024-09-12 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of middle esophageal, cT3N3M0, stage IVA status post Left port-A insertion and feeding jejunostomy on 2024/08/21.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • Tachycardia, R/O cancer related myocardial injury
  • CC
    • Patient newly diagnosed with esophageal cancer, admitted for further evaluation and systemic assessment    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 72-year-old male with a history of GERD. The patient presented to the GI outpatient department on 2024/08/01, with postprandial vomiting lasting for over 10 days. The vomiting typically occurred 2-3 minutes after swallowing. The patient reported a weight loss of 15 kg over the past month, accompanied by dysphagia and acid reflux. The patient denied any changes in bowel habits, and there was no tarry or bloody stools.
    • An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series, and abdominal ultrasound were performed. The EGD revealed esophageal ulcerative lesions, an esophageal elevated lesion, and superficial gastritis. A biopsy during the EGD diagnosed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. The upper GI series showed segmental luminal narrowing of the subcarinal esophagus. Additionally, the abdominal ultrasound suggested parenchymal liver disease, identified two liver hemangiomas in the S6 segment, gallbladder sludge, gallbladder adenomatosis, and bilateral renal cysts.
    • The patient was admitted to our CS ward for further evaluation. Laboratory results indicated signs of infection, with elevated neutrophil levels (85%) and increased white blood cell count (10.97). The patient complained of increased secretions and sputum but denied throat pain or dyspnea. A PET scan, brain MRI, contrast chest CT, whole-body bone scan (WBBS), bronchoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and repeat abdominal ultrasound are being arranged. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we gave PPN use for nutrision support and examinations of chest CT, Bronchoscope, Abdominal ultrasound, EUS, whole-body PET scan, whole-body bone scan and brain MRI were all arranged.
    • Whole-body PET scan on 2024/08/15 showed 1. A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the middle portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy. 2. Glucose hypermetabolism in a lymph node in the upper abdomen near EG junction. A metastatic lymph node may show this picture.
    • Whole-body bone scan on 2024/08/16 showed no definite evidence of bone and brain metastasis.
    • Brain MRI on 2024/08/17 revealed no definite evidence of bone and brain metastasis.
    • Chest CT on 2024/08/19 showed milddle esophageal, cT3N3M0, stage IVA.
    • Abdominal ultrasound on 2024/08/19 showed probably, Parenchymal liver disease, liver hemangioma, S6, GB sludge and GB adenomatosis and renal cysts, bilateral.
    • EUS revealed esophageal cancer with luminal narrowing, middle to lower esophagus, EUS estimated stage: at least cT3N2Mx.
    • Bronchoscope on 2024/08/20 showed abnormal Endobronchial submucosal induration over lower trachea, left main bronchus.
    • After all examinations, the cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma of middle third of esophagus cT3N3M0, stage IVA.
    • After all examination, we consult hematology and radiation oncology for evaluate CCRT further treatment.
    • He recevied feeding jejunotomy and Port-A catheter implantation on 2024/08/21. Try feeding via jejunostomy since 2024/08/22. Under hemodynamic stable, he was transfer to our ward for CCRT on 2024/08/26. Well via jejunostomy.
    • Arrange PTA and collect 24hr Ccr before chemotherapy, PTA on 2024/08/27 showed average RE 26 dB HL; LE 29 dB HL. Bil normal to moderate SNHL. 24hrs CCr. on 2024/08/27 showed 107mL/min.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. SCFs, the whole esophagus, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the M/3 esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • RT start on 2024/08/28 ~ (hold 2024/08/29 once), and chemotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 75mg/m2 D1, 5-Fu 1000mg D1-D4, (MgSO4 1amp and Lasix 1amp after Cisplatin))(C1) from 2024/08/28 (hold due to bloody stool was noted), with IVF hydration.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage was noted, NPO first, hold chemotherapy and radiotherapy, correction with blood transfusion. Panzolec Lyo-Inj 40mg/vial 1 vial IVD Q12H and Hemoclot 500mg/5mL/amp 1 amp IVD TID for relief, IVF for supportive. After treated, get improving.
    • He complained of chest discomfort, tachycardia and mild cold sweating during feeding 2024/09/01. Follow-up cardiac enzymes showed CK:33, CK-MB:3.9, Troponin-I:4873.8. EKG: sinus rhythm with premature atrial complexes. Low voltage QRS, Possible Inferior infract, cannot rule our anteroseptal infract. The heartbeat dropped from 148 to normal post feeding.
    • The doctor on duty explained the blood draw results and electrocardiogram results to family members patients. Now, no more chest discomfort was noted and will follow-up EKG & CK CK-MB Troponin I 4hrs later. at 18:00 Recheck hs-Troponin I showed 4823.9 and CK CK-MB: normal. EKG showed sinus rhythm with marked sinus arrhythmia, Possible Inferior infract. Anterolateral infract.
    • The doctor on duty has informed that the observation can be continuedand. Consult CV for evaluate, impression: cancer related myocardial injury, suggestion: 1. Do an echocardiography for evaluation; 2. Treat underlying diseases. Arrange 2D echo for survey on 2024/09/04 showed LVEF:33.1%, impaired LV relaxation, Mild MR, short run paroxysmal supreventricular tachycardia noted during ECHO exam, poor echo window, CV men replenish: subclinical ischemic cardiomyopathy is suspected.
    • Prescribe aspirin, concor 1.25mg QD, diovan 0.25-0.5pc QD if no contraindication. Consider a thallium scan or cardiac MR for viability evaluation.
    • Add Diovan F.C. 160mg/tab 0.25# PO QD、Concor 1.25mg/tab 1# PO QD for relief.
    • On 2024/08/28 Cisplatin inject a total of 92ml, 5Fu inject a total of 141ml, so adjust the chemotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 20mg/m2 D1, 5-Fu 750mg for 3 days, (MgSO4 1amp and Lasix 1amp after Cisplatin)) on 2024/09/05 ~ 2024/09/05 (C1) smoothly, keep IVF hydration.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/09/12 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Diovan (valsartan 160mg) 0.25# QD 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D

[consultation]

• 2024-09-03 Cardiology
  • Q
    • For tachycardia (Troponin I rise), we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • The patient reported NO chest pain or dyspnea.
      • EKG: sinus, PACs, PRWP, low voltage
      • CXR: no cardiomegaly
      • CT scan: calcified aorta, coronary artery; r/o right iliac artery thrombus
      • Lab: hsTnI 4873 -> 4823
    • Impression:
      • cancer related myocardial injury
    • Suggestion:
      • Do an echocardiography for evaluation.
      • Treat underlying diseases.
  • A 2024-09-05 08:30:43
    • Based on the echocargraphic report and clinical characteristics, subclinical ischemic cardiomyopathy is suspected.
    • Prescribe aspirin, concor 1.25mg QD, diovan 0.25-0.5# QD if no contraindication.
    • Consider a thallium scan or cardiac MR for viability evaluation.
• 2024-08-21 Hemato-Oncolgoy
  • Q
    • We would like to consult for evaluate CCRT further treatment. Thank you.
  • A
    • This 72-year-old man has been newly diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the middle third of the esophagus, staged as cT3N3M0, IVA. We have been consulted regarding concurrent chemoradiotherapy and will discuss the treatment options with the patient.
    • We will take over this case (can book 11A ward bed) . Thank you!
• 2024-08-20 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • We would like to consult for evaluate CCRT further treatment. Thank you.
    • Sincerely request your help to evaluate and manage this patient.
  • A
    • This 72-year-old male sufferred from dysphagia for a month, with weight loss of 15 kg.
      
    • An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series, and abdominal ultrasound were performed. The EGD revealed esophageal ulcerative lesions, an esophageal elevated lesion, and superficial gastritis. A biopsy during the EGD diagnosed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.
      
    • After all examinations, the cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma of middle third of esophagus cT3N3M0, stage IVA. Gastrostomy and port-A insertion will be done on 2024/08/21.
    • Neoadjuvant CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/08/22. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. SCFs, the whole esophagus, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the M/3 esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT will start around 2024/08/27. Thank you very much.

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-06 - cisplatin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 500mL 4hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 48hr (PFL)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-05 - cisplatin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-3 (Y-sited 5FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-3 (Y-sited CDDP) (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-08-28 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (Y-sited CDDP) (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3

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2024-11-27

[Key Findings]

Clinical Data Highlights:

• Anemia: Hemoglobin (HGB) dropped to 7.4 g/dL on 2024-11-27, with associated low RBC (2.06 x10^6/uL) and hematocrit (HCT) at 22.3%. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is elevated (108.3 fL), indicating macrocytic anemia. Reticulocyte distribution width (RDW) is elevated (17.2%), supporting the anisocytosis pattern.
• Leukocytosis & Platelet Count: WBC normalized to 9.51 x10^3/uL, but PLT is relatively normal (180 x10^3/uL).
• Electrolytes: Mild hyponatremia (Na 137 mmol/L) with normokalemia (K 4.1 mmol/L). Magnesium (Mg 1.8 mg/dL) is stable.
• Renal Function: Slightly impaired renal function with creatinine 1.18 mg/dL and eGFR 64.49 ml/min/1.73m² (CKD Stage 2–3 borderline).
• Tumor Markers: CEA (1.91 ng/mL) and SCC levels stable. This indicates no dramatic tumor progression as of the latest tests.
• Clinical Signs: No fever, SpO2 maintained at ≥97% across recent recordings.

Medication Review

• Current Medications:
  • Concor (bisoprolol): For cardiovascular protection.
  • Magnesium Oxide: Addresses mild hypomagnesemia.
  • Cyproheptadine: Likely used for appetite stimulation or allergic reactions.
  • Spironolactone: For potential fluid overload or anti-aldosterone use in heart/liver disease.
  • Through (sennoside): Addresses constipation.
  • Ulstop (famotidine): Gastroprotection.
  • Vemlidy (tenofovir): Antiviral therapy for chronic HBV.
• Comments on Anemia:
  • Current macrocytic anemia may be related to chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression, vitamin deficiencies (B12/folate), or chronic disease.
  • RBC trends show ongoing deterioration (HGB from 8.7 g/dL to 7.4 g/dL within 15 days).
• Medications Optimization:
  • Evaluate for iron, folate, and B12 supplementation.
  • Monitor blood pressure due to spironolactone’s potassium-sparing effect.

[Recommendations]

Lab & Diagnostic Workup:

• Vitamin B12 and Folate Levels: To rule out megaloblastic anemia.
• Reticulocyte Count: To assess bone marrow response.
• Iron Studies: Serum ferritin, TIBC, and transferrin saturation.
• LDH and Haptoglobin: To exclude hemolysis.
• Bone Marrow Biopsy (optional): If no improvement and pancytopenia worsens, assess for bone marrow suppression or infiltration.

Management of Anemia:

• Transfusion Therapy:
  • Consider transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBC) if symptomatic (fatigue, dyspnea) or hemodynamic instability arises.
• Supplementation:
  • Begin folic acid supplementation.
  • Administer intramuscular B12 injections if deficient.
  • Avoid excessive iron unless indicated by iron studies.

Supportive Care for Comorbidities:

• Renal Function: Monitor nephrotoxic drug use (e.g., tenofovir) closely, given borderline CKD.
• Infection Prevention:
  • Monitor WBC differential trends for immune compromise.
  • Consider prophylactic antibiotics if neutropenia recurs.
• Monitor Electrolytes: Potassium and sodium levels should be checked bi-weekly to prevent hypo-/hyperkalemia.

Clinical Improvement Strategies:

• Evaluate efficacy of spironolactone for any signs of fluid overload.
• Address any dietary insufficiencies with targeted nutritional support (high-protein, low-phosphorus diet given CKD status).
• If nausea and reduced appetite persist, ensure cyproheptadine is well-tolerated and effective.

Monitoring and Follow-Up:

• Reassess HGB and RBC indices within 5–7 days post-intervention.
• Conduct a chest X-ray and abdominal ultrasound to rule out new ascites or pleural effusions worsening systemic status.

2024-11-11

[Addressing nutritional needs and accurate weight tracking]

The weight records indicate that from 2024-09-10 to 2024-10-23, there were nine data points, all showing 59.8 kg. However, by 2024-11-05, the weight dropped significantly to 47.9 kg. Given that chemotherapy started in 2024-08, a gradual weight decline might be expected. The sudden drop in the last data point may be due to repeated, non-measured entries during the prior period, possibly resulting from copying previous values rather than actual measurements.

A dietitian consultation on 2024-11-06 identified the following nutritional diagnoses: insufficient protein intake; increased nutritional needs due to long-term metabolic conditions, malabsorption, and age-related factors; and protein intake not meeting estimated requirements. The final assessment recommended intervention with a caloric intake of 1700 kcal and 70g of protein.

Regarding medications, adding an appetite stimulant, such as megestrol, could be considered to improve appetite.

2024-11-05

[Recommendations for the Patient with Esophageal Cancer and Cardiac Complications]

Patient Summary:

• Primary Diagnosis: Squamous cell carcinoma of the middle third of the esophagus, staged as cT3N3M0, IVA.
• Comorbidities: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF, LVEF 33.1% on 2024-09-04), likely ischemic cardiomyopathy, severe atherosclerosis, chronic viral hepatitis B, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and recent leukopenia from chemoradiotherapy.
• Symptoms: Persistent dysphagia, weight loss (15 kg within a month before 2024-08-21), recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding, and recent exacerbation of cardiac issues.

Current Treatment and Management:

• Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy (CCRT):
  • Began on 2024-08-28 using cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (PF protocol), adjusted as needed for side effects, including a recent GI bleed and grade 2 leukopenia on 2024-09-26.
  • Radiation goal: 45 Gy to bilateral SCFs and whole esophagus with a 50.4 Gy boost to the tumor and lymphadenopathy.
• Cardiac Management:
  • Medications: Bisoprolol (1.25 mg) for rate control for blood pressure.
  • Diagnostics: Elevated troponin I levels (4823.9 pg/mL on 2024-09-01), ECG abnormalities (possible infarct patterns on 2024-09-01), and reduced ejection fraction on echocardiography. Recent cardiac assessment suggests subclinical ischemic cardiomyopathy.
  • Interventions: Planned cardiac monitoring, possibly including viability imaging (thallium scan or cardiac MRI).
• Nutritional and Supportive Care:
  • Feeding jejunostomy placed for continued nutrition due to dysphagia on 2024-08-21.
  • Port-A catheter for treatment administration.
  • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) prescribed to reduce the risk of HBV reactivation.

Recommendations:

• Ongoing Chemoradiotherapy:
  • Close Monitoring of Blood Counts: Given recent leukopenia (grade 2 on 2024-09-26), monitor blood counts frequently and consider the use of G-CSF for neutrophil support if leukopenia worsens.
  • Chemotherapy Adjustments: Maintain a dose-modified PF protocol to balance efficacy with the risk of adverse effects, particularly in light of cardiac and hematologic sensitivities.
• Cardiac Care:
  • Additional Viability Testing: Thallium scan or cardiac MRI is recommended to better assess myocardial viability, informing further management of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
  • Symptom Surveillance: Watch for symptoms such as angina, dyspnea, or worsening edema, which may indicate further ischemic or heart failure events.
  • Thrombosis Prevention: Due to the high cardiovascular risk, low-dose aspirin should be considered in certain conditions, provided there are no new GI bleed concerns.
• Nutritional and Gastrointestinal Support:
  • Enhanced Nutritional Support: Maximize jejunostomy feedings to counteract weight loss and support overall systemic resilience.
  • GI Bleed Monitoring: Continue with a proton pump inhibitor (e.g., famotidine) to prevent GI bleeding. Regular stool occult blood testing can help detect early signs of gastrointestinal bleeding recurrence.
  • Hydration Support: Adequate hydration via intravenous fluids may help mitigate nephrotoxicity risks associated with cisplatin, especially given recent mildly elevated BUN (35 mg/dL on 2024-11-04) and stable creatinine (0.97 mg/dL on 2024-11-04).
• Hepatitis B Management:
  • Antiviral Continuation: Continue tenofovir (Vemlidy) to prevent HBV reactivation during CCRT.
  • Liver Function and Viral Load Monitoring: Every 1–2 months, check ALT, AST, and HBV DNA levels to watch for reactivation or liver dysfunction.

2024-11-04

[G-CSF options for leukopenia following PF regimen treatments]

Leukopenia was noted 2 to 3 weeks following the second session of the PF regimen on 2024-09-05. If similar trends are anticipated after the third session, short- or long-acting G-CSF could be considered as a prophylactic measure.

• 2024-11-04 WBC 6.99 x10^3/uL
• 2024-10-21 WBC 4.72 x10^3/uL
• 2024-10-09 WBC 4.03 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-26 WBC 2.08 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-09-19 WBC 2.07 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-09-02 WBC 9.39 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-01 WBC 9.67 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-30 WBC 10.67 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-29 WBC 12.57 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-28 WBC 14.82 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-27 WBC 10.32 x10^3/uL

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[lab data]

2024-10-04 IgG4 106 mg/dL
2024-10-04 HBsAg (NM) Positive
2024-10-04 HBsAg Value (NM) 1548.000
2024-10-04 Anti-HBc IgM (NM) Negative
2024-10-04 Anti-HBc IgM Value (NM) 0.063
2024-10-02 HBV DNA-PCR (quantative) 516 IU/mL
2024-10-01 Anti-HBs 69.07 mIU/mL
2024-10-01 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-10-01 Anti-HBc Value 6.68 S/CO
2024-10-01 HBeAg Nonreactive
2024-10-01 HBeAg Value 0.314 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-10-25 SONO - veins
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
    • Spontaneous signal:
      • Right:
        • CFV: T
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: T
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Respiratory changes:
      • Right:
        • CFV: T
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
      • CFV: T
      • SFV: T
      • PV: T
      • PTV: N
      • SV: N
    • Cough response:
      • Right:
        • CFV: T
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: T
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Compression study:
      • Right:
        • CFV: T
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: T
        • SFV: T
        • PV: T
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
  • Report:
    • Thrombus at R’t CFV, SFV, PV
      • Right side:
        • SVC: 3.2 mmHg ; 3.6 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 63 % ; 51 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 57 %
    • Thrombus at L’t CFV, SFV, PV
      • Left side:
        • SVC: 17.5 mmHg ; 18.3 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 69 % ; 72 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 70 %
  • Conclusion:
    • Right common femoral and femoral vein thrombotic total occlusion with no flow; right popliteal vein thrombosis with partial flow; favoring subacute event
    • Right long saphenous vein thrombosis from saphenofemoral junction to right thigh
    • Left common femoral and femoral vein and popliteal vein thrombotic total occlusion with minimal flow; favoring acute event
• 2024-10-21 CXR
  • There is a hyperdense nodule projecting at right lower lung or right lobe liver. Please correlate with CT.
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right lower lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-10-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed faint hot spots in both rib cages, and increased activity in the maxilla, some T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, left elbow, S-I joints, pelvic bones, and knees, in whole body survey.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
    • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, some T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, left elbow, S-I joints, pelvic bones, and knees.
• 2024-10-15 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the head and body of the pancreas with possible invasion to the stomach and left lobe of the liver and glucose hypermetabolism in some regional lymph nodes, compatible with primary malignancy of the pancreas with some regional lymph node metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some retroperitoneal lymph nodes, compatible with distant lymph node metastases.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the middle lobe of right lung and in some focal areas in the lower lobes of bilateral lungs. Inflammation is more likely. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-10-15 KUB
  • increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel and colonic segments air over lower abdomen and false pelvic,could be paralytic ileus.
  • large amount of fecal material filled nondilated rectum
  • an external indentation over the lesser curvature of the stomach
  • due to a large abdomimal mass
• 2024-10-12 MRI - brain
  • Imaging finding:
    • One arachnoid cyst (5.0cm) over posterior cerebellar fossa.
  • Impression:
    • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-10-08 MR cholangiography, MRCP
  • History and indication: r/o Pancreas cancer
  • With and without contrast MRI of abdomen with MRCP reconstruction revealed:
    • In favor of pancreatic cancer (4.6x5.9cm) at pancreatic head/ body with adjacent structures (left hepatic lobe, stomach, celiac trunk, common hepatic artery, SMA, splenic artery, splenic vein, SMV, portal vein) invasion and regional/ retroperitoneal LAP.
    • Some patchy densities at bil. lungs.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 2.3cm).
    • Bil. liver cysts (up to 1.9cm).
• 2024-10-08 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Para-aortic lymph nodes, EUS-FNB — metastatic carcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Microscopically, it shows presence of poorly differentiated carcinoma.
• 2024-10-08 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Peripancreatic tumor, EUS-FNB — poorly differentiated carcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows poorly differentiated carcinoma composed of a hypercellular invasive tumor with highly atypical cells, solid archiecture and scant stroma.
  • Immunohistochemical stains reveals
    • CK7(+), CK19(+), CA19-9(-), CDX-2(focal weak+), CK20(-).
    • vimentin(+), CD56(-), hepatocyte(-), CEA(-), p53: wild-type
  • Final diagnosis: comaptible with undifferentiated carcinoma
• 2024-10-07 Patho - pleural/pericardial biopsy
  • Lung, right, CT-guide needle biopsy — necrosis with chronic inflammation
  • Sections show alveolar tissue with infarcted-type necrosis, hemosiderin pigments, mild chronic inflammatory cell infiltration, and interstitial fibrosis. Thrombus is focally present. No granuloma or malignancy is found. The PAS and AFB special stains are negative. The immunohistochemical stain of CK reveals no invasive tumor.
• 2024-10-07 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: r/o pancreatic cancer
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Two 0.8cm and 1.9cm hyperechoic lesions with PAS were noted in GB. Focal GB wall thickening was noted at fundus.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially tail.
      • An at least 5.7x4.8cm hypoechoic tumor was noted at body, with many satellite lesions nearby. The CHA, SpA were encased by the tumor and the tumor was closed to celiac artary root. SMA and CBD were free from the tumor. Upstream MPD was prominant, up to 3.0mm in diameter.
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Pancreatic tumors, body, favor malignancy (lymphoma?), with CHA, SpA encasement and close to celiac trunk
    • MPD dilation, mild
    • GB stones with cholecystopathy
• 2024-10-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: etiology of enlarged pancreatic head
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (5.3cm) at pancreatic head/ body with adjacent structures (left hepatic lobe, stomach, celiac trunk, common hepatic artery, SMA, splenic artery, splenic vein, SMV, portal vein) invasion and regional/ retroperitoneal LAP.
    • Bil. pulmonary embolism.
    • Some patchy densities (up to 3.4cm) at bil. lungs.
    • Left liver cysts (up to 1.9cm).
    • Gallbladder stone (5.5mm).
  • Addendum Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-28 CT - chest
  • Without contrast Chest CT showed
    • multiple nodular lesions, about 29mm, in the lower lobes of the bilateral lung; a consolidation in the middle lobe of the right lung field
    • muliple enlarged paraaortic lymph nodes in the abdomen
    • suspicious enlargement at the pancreatic head
  • IMP:
    • consolidation in the middle lobe of the right lung
    • multiple nodular lesions in the lower lobes of the bilateral lung
    • enlarged lymph nodes in the abdominal para-aortic region.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Admission on 2024-11-26: Albumin (self-pay) 1# bid with lasix 1 amp QD, Blood transfusion with pRBC
    • Options
      • NAPOLI-3
      • GAS or GASL
      • GAC
      • SLOG
• 2024-11-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O
    • Now on NAPOLI-3 [NALIRIFOX (liposomal irinotecan 50 mg/m2, oxaliplatin 60 mg/m2, leucovorin 400 mg/m2, and fluorouracil 2400 mg/m2, administered sequentially as a continuous intravenous infusion over 46 h) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle or nab-paclitaxel 125 mg/m2 and gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2, administered intravenously, on days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28-day cycle. – https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)01366-1/fulltext]
    • AE: Gr 2 Anemia
• 2024-09-29 ~ 2024-10-29 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Poorly differentiated carcinoma of pancreatic cancer pT4N2M1, stage IV with involves celiac axis, SMA, and/or common hepatic artery, regardless of size, and distal metastasis with retroperitoneal LNs, post chemotherapy with FOFIRINOX (Oxaliplatin 60 mg/m2, Irinotecan Liposome 50 mg/m2 (self-pay), Leucovorin 300 mg/m2, Fluorouracil 2400 mg/m2 ) C1D1 on 2024/10/23.
    • Right lower lobe pneumonia, sputum culture Mixed normal flora
    • Pulmonary embolism, bilateral
    • Anemia
    • Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of right lower extremity
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • Productive dry cough and general weakness for one month    
  • Present illness history
    • A 59-year-old man with a medical history of hepatitis B, smoking, and betel nut use presented to the infectious disease clinic with complaints of intermittent fever since August. He reported experiencing mild fever (37°C) during the day and higher temperatures (up to 38°C) at night, along with notable weight loss (decreasing from 60 kg to 57 kg) over the past year. After seeking help from a traditional Chinese medicine outpatient department, where his symptoms improved, he was advised to follow up at an infectious disease clinic.
    • Upon arrival at the emergency room, the patient was alert with a GCS of E4V5M6, and his initial vital signs showed a temperature of 37.2°C, heart rate of 108 bpm, respiratory rate of 18 bpm, blood pressure of 124/58 mmHg, and oxygen saturation of 98%. Laboratory tests revealed elevated CRP (12.8 mg/dL), leukocytosis (WBC: 14.55 × 10³/µL), anemia (HGB: 9.3 g/dL), and abnormal sodium (132 mmol/L) and potassium (5.6 mmol/L) levels.
    • A CT scan of the chest indicated consolidation in the right middle lobe, multiple nodular lesions in both lower lobes, and enlarged lymph nodes in the abdominal para-aortic region. The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and prescribed Brosym, then transferred to the ward for further evaluation and treatment. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • A 59 year-old man has underlying disease of HBV, and he has smoking and taking betel nuts. This time, he complained of intermittent fever since this 2024-08 without sputum. The patient also had mild fever 37’C and fever up to 38’C at night during these few months. According to patient, he only admitted to traditional chinese OPD for help and the symptoms improve. However, the OPD doctor suggested him come to infection OPD follow up. He also was noted that he had body weight loss (60 -> 57) in 2024. He was admitted to chest ward for pneumonia on 2024/09/29.
    • After admission, empiric antibiotic with Brosym (2024/09/29 ~ 10/05) IV was used for right lower consolidation and possible pneumonia control.
    • Antitussive, mucolytic agents and other palliative treatment were given for symptomatic relief.
    • IV form steroid with Solu-medrol and bronchodilator with Atrovent plus with Butanyl inhalation were also prescribed for dyspnea control.
    • He received blood transfusion with PRBC 2U on 2024/09/30 for correct anemia.
    • However, abdominal CT showed 1. In favor of pancreatic cancer (5.3cm) at pancreatic head/ body; 2. Bil. pulmonary embolism. Clexane was given for pulmonary embolism, then shift to Pradaxa 110mg.
    • We consulted radiation for CT guil biopsy for lung nodule evaluation on 2024/10/05 smoothlty. GI man was consult for suspect pancreatic cancer. EUS, the pathology showed adenocarcinoma. Abdominal Echo and MRCP were arrange and done.
    • Due to pathology showed pancreatic cancer, Brain MRI, PET and Bone scan were arrange for evaluation. Targocide (since 2024/10/11) was added for leukocytosis.
    • The abdomianl echo report showed Pancreatic tumors, body, favor malignancy (lymphoma?), with CHA, SpA encasement and close to celiac trunk. Brain showed no evidence of brain metastasis.
    • In addition, frequent nocturia was also noted during hospitalzilation, we also consulted Urologist evaluation this symptoms, who suggest keep Urief and discontinue Bethanechol, then uroflowmetry and bladder sonography were arrange for evaluation.
    • Besides, diarrhea was noted on 2024/10/11 ~ 10/13, after we check KUB, the report showed increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel and colonic segments air over lower abdomen and false pelvic, could be paralytic ileus, large amount of fecal material filled nondilated rectum an external indentation over the lesser curvature of the stomach. After explained to patient, we added intestinal motility promoter, also monitor about his stool passage.
    • Furthermore, the PET report showed 1. Glucose hypermetabolism in the head and body of the pancreas with possible invasion to the stomach and left lobe of the liver and glucose hypermetabolism in some regional neck lymph nodes, compatible with primary malignancy of the pancreas with some regional lymph node metastases. So we consulted Hematology oncologist evaluates patient’s future treatment and management. After assessment, he was treansfer to Hematology and Oncology ward for future treatment and management on 2024/10/18.
    • On oncology ward, the UGI series was arranged for excluded GI obstruction. The UGI series revealed:The contrast medium passage from oral cavity through esophagus to stomach smoothly without obstruction. Hance, he underwent port-A implantation on 2024/10/22.
    • The chemotherapy regime with FOFIRINOX (Oxaliplatin 60 mg/m2, Irinotecan Liposome 50 mg/m2 (self-pay), Leucovorin 300 mg/m2, Fluorouracil 2400 mg/m2 ) C1D1 on 2024/10/23.
    • In addition, right low limb swelling was noted before treansfer to oncology ward. We arranged ultrasound for lower extremity due to suspected deep venous thrombosis. The ultrasound for lower extremity showed: 1. Right common femoral and femoral vein thrombotic total occlusion with no flow; right popliteal vein thrombosis with partial flow; favoring subacute event. 2. Right long saphenous vein thrombosis from saphenofemoral junction to right thigh. 3. Left common femoral and femoral vein and popliteal vein thrombotic total occlusion with minimal flow; favoring acute event.
    • The Pradaxa 110mg/cap (Dabigatran) 1# BID po chnaged to Clexane 60mg/0.6mL 60 mg Q12H SC for 7 days. Due to stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/10/29.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Clexane (enoxaparin) 60mg HS SC 1D
    • Clexane (enoxaparin) 60mg Q12H SC 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 3D if pain or BT > 38’C
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QN 8D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 2# TID 8D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Pradaxa (dabigatran 110mg) 1# BID 3D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-11 - oxaliplatin 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan liposome 50mg/m2 90mg D5W 500mL 90min (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 90min (Y-sited Onivyde) + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 170mL 48hr infusor (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-23 - oxaliplatin 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan liposome 50mg/m2 90mg D5W 500mL 90min (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 300mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 90min (Y-sited Onivyde) + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 170mL 48hr infusor (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-11-27

[Findings and Recommendations]

Key Findings:

• Pancreatic Cancer (Stage IV):
  • Poorly differentiated carcinoma with significant invasion (celiac trunk, SMA, liver, stomach) and retroperitoneal lymph node metastases.
  • Imaging and biopsy findings confirm advanced pancreatic cancer.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT):
  • Extensive thrombotic occlusion in both lower extremities (right and left CFV, SFV, PV).
  • Managed initially with Clexane and transitioned to Pradaxa.
• Pulmonary Embolism:
  • Bilateral pulmonary embolism identified via CT.
• Liver Function:
  • Persistent low albumin levels (latest: 2.8 g/dL on 2024-11-26).
  • Elevated liver enzymes (ALT and AST) suggest ongoing hepatic injury.
• Anemia:
  • Chronic anemia (latest HGB: 8.0 g/dL on 2024-11-26) with a macrocytic trend (MCV consistently > 85 fL).
  • Requires ongoing transfusions and monitoring.
• Electrolyte Imbalance:
  • Recurrent hyponatremia (latest Na: 132 mmol/L on 2024-11-26).
  • Stable potassium levels within normal range.
• Tumor Markers:
  • CA19-9 and CEA remain low, possibly indicating undifferentiated carcinoma’s poor secretion of these markers.
• Infection and Inflammation:
  • CRP consistently elevated in past records; resolution of acute infection with antibiotics (e.g., Brosym).
• Chemotherapy:
  • Currently on NAPOLI-3 (Liposomal Irinotecan , Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, 5-FU), showing adverse effects such as Grade 2 anemia.
• Hepatitis B:
  • Chronic HBV infection under treatment with Entecavir.

Medication Review:

• Human Albumin Infusions:
  • Frequent hypoalbuminemia may benefit from ongoing albumin supplementation, especially to manage oncotic pressure and improve response to chemotherapy.
• Pradaxa:
  • Effective anticoagulation therapy. Continued monitoring for bleeding risks is essential due to concurrent anemia and chemotherapy.
• Furosemide:
  • Monitor renal function and electrolytes to prevent further exacerbation of hyponatremia or hypokalemia.
• Silymarin (Liver Support):
  • Reasonable choice given hepatic involvement but may have limited benefit in the context of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
• Chemotherapy Regimen:
  • NALIRIFOX (in NAPOLI-3 trial) is appropriate; however, Grade 2 anemia needs careful monitoring. Alternatives like supportive transfusion or erythropoietin could be considered.
• HBV Management:
  • Continue Entecavir for HBV suppression, given the patient’s immunosuppression due to chemotherapy.
• Electrolyte Replacement:
  • Address persistent hyponatremia with cautious sodium correction.

Recommended Tests:

• Nutritional Status:
  • Serum prealbumin, transferrin saturation, and iron studies to guide nutritional supplementation.
• Bone Marrow Function:
  • Reticulocyte count to assess the anemia’s etiology (chemotherapy-induced vs. marrow suppression).
• Thrombosis Monitoring:
  • D-dimer levels and Doppler ultrasound to evaluate ongoing clot risk.
• Advanced Imaging:
  • Consider PET-CT for ongoing staging and therapy response evaluation.
• Kidney Function:
  • Regular eGFR checks to assess renal effects of Furosemide and chemotherapy.

Clinical Improvements:

• Palliative Care Integration:
  • Advanced disease warrants early palliative care integration for symptom management, psychological support, and family guidance.
• Nutritional Optimization:
  • Early involvement of a dietitian to manage cachexia, especially with weight loss and poor oral intake.
• Supportive Measures:
  • Parenteral nutrition if oral feeding fails.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-06-26 SONO - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size&Shape
      • R’t:8.62cm contracted
      • L’t:8.73cm contracted
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness decreased
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: prominent
      • L’t: prominent
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: 0.35 cm
      • L’t: 0.95 cm
  • Interpretation:
    • Bilateral chronic change with small sized kidney.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-24 ~ 2024-11-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • Gout, unspecified
  • CC
    • For bone marrow exam    
  • Present illness history
    • This is 82-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with thrombocytopenia. Clinically, Thrombocytopenia and anemia nature to be determined. He expirienced of dizziness for 1year, the running nose also was noted for few days.
    • He visited to our OPD for further survey and laboratory showed PLT: 74K -> 85K on 2024/11/05 and low neutrophil, Lymphocyte = 51.1 %.
    • Under the impression of thrombocytopenia and anemia nature to be determined R/O CMMoL. Today, he was admitted for bone marrow examination on 2024/11/24.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, bone marrow was done on 2024/11/25 and report was pending. He was discharged on 2024/11/25 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-23 CXR
  • Lung markings: an irregular opacity in the left upper lung field; emphysematous change in the bilateral lung fields
  • blunting bilateral costophrenic angles
• 2024-09-30 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a pleura-based focal area in the left upper lung, in bilateral pulmonary hilar and bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, and in bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, highly suspected the primary left lung cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases. Biopsy for investigation is recommended.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in another pleura-based focal area in the right upper lung, probably lung cancer with lung to lung metastasis (priority) or inflammation/infection process.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the stomach, highly suspected the other primary (gastric) or secondary (mets from lung) cancer, suggesting gastroscopy with biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in bilateral axillary regions, abdomen and left pelvis, in the C2, T5, L1, and L4 spines, left ilium, and left femoral head, and in the left fronatl and right fronto-parietal regions of the cerebral cortex, highly suspected lung (priority) or gastric cancer with distant metastases.
  • Highly suspected left upper lung cancer with regional and distant lymph nodes, bones and brain metastases, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.); double cancers of stomach should be considered, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-09-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (98.3 - 32.2) / 98.3 = 67.24%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild to moderate TR, mild PR; trivial MR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mildly dilated aortic root; thick IVS and LVPW
• 2024-09-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Stomach pathology on 2024/09/23 showed adenocarcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Clinical history of gastric antrum cancer. Some LNs at mesentery and retroperitoneum.
    • R/O a nodule (6.5mm) in urinary bladder. An enhancing nodule (1.8cm) in left prostate.
    • Right renal cyst (1.0cm).
    • Left adrenal tumor (2.9cm). Hyperplasia of right adrenal gland.
    • Atrophy of left kidney with calcifications.
    • A calcification (4mm) at LLL. Minimal pleural effusion.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2(T_value) N:N3a(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IVB(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-25 Lung Function Test
  • Spirometry
    • FEV1 < 1.0L
    • Moderate to severe obstructive ventilatory impairment
  • Lung volume:
    • Decrease SVC, normal TLC, increase RV and RV/TLC, c/w air-trapping
    • Increase airway resistance
  • Conclusion:
    • Moderate to severe obstructive ventilatory impairment with air-trapping
    • Increase airway resistance
• 2024-09-24 CXR
  • Blunted bilateral costophrenic angles.
  • Ground glass opacity in left upper lung zone.
  • Interstitial pattern at RUL.
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at LLL.
• 2024-09-23 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum GC, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated.
  • IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (0%).
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by sheets and nests of irregular neoplastic glands.
• 2024-09-20 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-20 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study due to much residual food noted in the stomach
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric ulcerative lesion, antrum, GC, r/o malignancy, s/p biopsy
    • Duodenal ulcers and ulcer scars, bulb
  • CLO test:
    • Not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue biopsy result
    • High dose PPI x 3 days

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-09 SOAP Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • Prescription x3
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2024-09-21 ~ 2024-10-02 POMR Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of pylorus, cT2N3aM1, stage IVB
    • Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB
    • Acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage
    • Other acute kidney failure
    • Other emphysema
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Vomitting with coffee ground material, abount 200ml for one time since this early morning.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 83-year-old male has the histories of
      • Hypertension
      • Type 2 DM under medical control
      • Coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease s/p CABG + mitral valve replacemet
      • Cardiac arrhythmia under medical control for 8 years
      • Old CVA with left hemiparesis under anti-platelet therapy (Plavix 75mg/tab 1# QD).
    • This time, he suffered from vomitting with coffee ground material, abount 200ml for one time since this early morning. Vomitting with food mixed with small amount coffee grounds material was noted initially. After it, general malaise, dizziness and epigastric pain were told for hours or day. He denied nasal bleeding, nausea, tarry stool or bloody stool passage, appetite change or weight loss, chest tightness or chest pain, diarrhea or constipation, dysuria or frequency found. He denited history of UGI bleeding before.
    • The patient was sent to our ER for help. COVID19 rapid test showed Negative. At ER, vital signs: BT:35.7C, HR:115/min, RR:20/min, BP:99/83 mmHg, SpO2:100% under room air. Physical exam showed mild pale conjunctiva, no JVE or bruit, symmetric chest wall expansion, breath sound:clear. Heart soudn:RHB w/o murmur, abdomen:soft but distention, tympanic(+), tenderness over LUQ, no muslce guarding or rebounding pain, hypoactive bowel sound, no flank knocking pain, no lower leg pitting edema, no wound lesion, normal skin turgor and no skin rash found.
    • The laboratory data showed anemia (6.7 g/dL), leukocytosis (13020 /uL) with left shift (Seg. 90%), elevated serum CRP (12.27 mg/dL), normal PT/aPTT level, pre-renal azotemia (BUN/Cr 29/1.0mg/dl), hyponatremia (118 mmol/L), hypokalaemia (3.4 mmol/L), hyperglycemia (112 mg/dL), Lipase (688 IU/L) and cardiac enzymes (NT-proBNP > 25000 pg/mL, CK 1079 IU/L, CK-MB 36 IU/L, Troponin I 0.14 ug/L).
    • Under the impression of upper GI tract bleeding, favor anti-platelet related ulcer caused, he was admitted to our GI ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, high dose PPI and Cravit as empirical antibiotics were given. Hydration with N/S QD and Taita No.5 QD were also given.
    • EGD was performed on 2024/09/21 and showed Superficial gastritis Gastric ulcerative lesion, antrum, GC, r/o malignancy, s/p biopsy Duodenal ulcers and ulcer scars.
    • Pathological result showed gastric adenocarcinoma. GS was consulted and PFT + cardiac echo were suggested.
    • Abdominal/Pelvis CT was also performed for gastric cancer staging on 2024/09/26 and revealed a left adrenal tumor (2.9cm).
    • Therefore, we also arranged PET on 2024/09/30 for the whole body tumor survey and the result of imaging staging is: Glucose hypermetabolism in a pleura-based focal area in the left upper lung, in bilateral pulmonary hilar and bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, and in bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, highly suspected the primary left lung cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases. Biopsy for investigation is recommended & Glucose hypermetabolism in another pleura-based focal area in the right upper lung, probably lung cancer with lung to lung metastasis (priority) or inflammation/infection process.Highly suspected left upper lung cancer with regional and distant lymph nodes, bones and brain metastases, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.); double cancers of stomach should be considered.
    • We explained the results of image and treat plan to the patient and his family. Onc OPD follow up was advised.
    • Under the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/10/02. Onc and GI OPD follow up was advised.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC 7D
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Trand (tranxamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 7D

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2024-11-26

[tube feeding]

Due to its formulation, Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4 mg) is not suitable for administration via a feeding tube. Urief (silodosin 8 mg) is a more appropriate alternative for managing the patient’s condition.

[Findings and Suggestions]

Patient Key Findings:

• Demographics:
  • Age: 83 years old
  • Gender: Male
• Presenting History:
  • Advanced left upper lobe lung cancer (highly likely primary, stage IVB per PET imaging) with regional lymph node and distant metastases (brain, bone, and contralateral lung).
  • Gastric adenocarcinoma (moderately differentiated, stage IVB with metastasis).
  • Past history includes hypertension, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), coronary artery disease post-CABG, mitral valve replacement, and old cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
• Key Investigations:
  • Imaging (2024-09-30 PET):
    • Intense FDG avidity in left lung, mediastinal/hilar nodes, gastric lesion, and distant sites (indicative of metastases).
    • Pleural involvement and bilateral costophrenic angle blunting (suggestive of effusion and metastatic spread).
• Laboratory Findings:
  • Persistent anemia (HGB dropped from 10.7 g/dL on 2024-11-24 to 9.8 g/dL on 2024-11-26).
  • Elevated inflammatory markers (CRP 23.7 mg/dL).
  • Slightly worsened renal function in the acute phase, with creatinine at 1.11 mg/dL (eGFR 67.24 mL/min/1.73m²).
  • Persistent hypoalbuminemia and malnutrition likely.
• Pathology:
  • Gastric antral biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma with HER2 negative status.
• Lung Function:
  • Severe obstructive impairment with reduced FEV1 (<1.0L).
• Vital Trends (11/23 - 11/26):
  • Blood pressure fluctuates (85/51 mmHg to 127/77 mmHg), with HR averaging 100 bpm.
  • Stable oxygen saturation around 95-99% on nasal cannula (3 L/min).
  • Temperature mostly normal, but clinical significance of trends in infection risk needs monitoring.

Management Suggestions:

• Current Priority:
  • Stabilization and Symptom Management:
    • Palliative approach given advanced metastatic disease (lung and gastric cancer).
    • Continue supportive care including blood transfusions for anemia and nutritional support.
    • Treat infections proactively based on elevated inflammatory markers and recent blunted angles on imaging.
• Oncologic Management:
  • Gastric Cancer:
    • Systemic chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidine/platinum doublet recommended.
    • HER2-negative status suggests checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., nivolumab) can be considered if MSI-high or PD-L1 positive.
  • Lung Tumor (NSCLC, Stage IVB):
    • Findings
      • Strong Evidence Supporting NSCLC: PET Findings (2024-09-30):

Glucose hypermetabolism in the left upper lung pleura-based lesion and in regional lymph nodes (hilar, mediastinal, and supraclavicular nodes).

  - Left upper lobe lesion characteristics and PET imaging favor non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly adenocarcinoma, as it is the most common NSCLC subtype in pleural-based lesions.

  - No Small Cell Features Documented:

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) tends to have a more central location in the lungs and rapidly progressive symptoms with paraneoplastic syndromes (e.g., SIADH, Lambert-Eaton). None of these findings are documented in this case.

  - Imaging findings (pleural-based lesions, bone, and brain metastases) are more consistent with NSCLC, as SCLC would typically show rapid, diffuse metastasis but less pleural involvement.

  - Biopsy Pathology:

No lung biopsy pathology results were explicitly in records. The absence of pathology results leaves the lung cancer subtype unconfirmed, but the presentation and imaging findings lean heavily toward NSCLC. - Molecular testing for actionable mutations (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, etc.). - Systemic therapy: Platinum-based doublets or targeted therapy (depending on molecular findings) for palliation.

• Symptom Control:
  • Pain control: Consider fentanyl patches or subcutaneous morphine as needed.
  • Management of gastrointestinal symptoms: Maintain high-dose PPIs (pantoprazole).
  • Nutrition: Engage dietary team for enteral feeding strategy (now on tube feeding).
• Additional Investigations Needed:
  • Reassess pleural effusion (likely malignant). Thoracentesis if symptomatic.
  • Brain MRI to detail metastasis and assess for neurological symptoms.
  • Repeat electrolyte panels to monitor trends in hyponatremia or potassium.
• Medications Adjustments:
  • Senna (sennoside): Taper cautiously, as stool frequency stabilizes.
  • Tamsulosin: Replace with silodosin for tube feeding compatibility.
  • Antibiotics: Empiric coverage (e.g., ceftriaxone/metronidazole) while awaiting cultures if infection suspected.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-21 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Low rectal cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Some LNs at retroperitoneum and right inguinal region.
    • Multiple nodules in lungs.
    • Left adrenal tumor (1.2cm).
    • Small liver cysts (up to 0.7cm). Some poor enhancing nodules (up to 8mm) in liver.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion. S/P left side double J catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation.
    • LNs, liver and lung metastases.
    • Left adrenal tumor (1.2cm).
• 2024-10-21 Sonography - veins
  • Findings
    • Report: Thrombus : None
      
    • Varicose vein : None
      
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 6.9 mmHg ; 8.1 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 88 % ; 79 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 83.50 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 15.9 mmHg ; 15.8 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 88 % ; 81 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 84.50 %
  • Conclusion:
    • Multiple lymph nodes enlargment at right inguinal area. Tissue edema along the right upper to lower leg level. Absence of respiratoy change at right CFV.
    • No evidence of venous thrombosis and no significant venous reflux at bilateral lower limbs venous systems.
    • The ratios of MVO and SVC of bilateral legs were within normal limits, however, the segmental venous capacitances of right leg were low.
• 2024-07-05 CT - abdomen
  • History: Adenocarcinoma of anorectum s/p APR on 2022/11/24, pT3N2bM1b (11/17), stage IVb (para-aortic LNs and left supraclavicular LNs)
  • This patient did not receive IV contrast administration. Small visceral, intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal lesion may be difficult to detect. Either vascular patency or organ perfusion status can not be determined without IV contrast.
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/03/01.
    • There is moderate left side hydroureteronephrosis and the etiology may be metastatic nodes with passive compression left U/3 ureter.
      • Please correlate with retrograde pyelography and contrast-enhanced dynamic CT.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size.
      • Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT.
    • s/p Abdominal-perineal resection and colostomy in left upper pelvis.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 0.8 cm in S4).
• 2024-06-28 KUB
  • Degenerative change of the bony structure with marginal osteophyte formation is identified.
  • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
  • Increased intestinal gas is found.
• 2024-03-01 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/06/27.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stationary.
    • s/p Abdominal-perineal resection and colostomy in left upper pelvis.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 0.8 cm in S4).
• 2023-07-28 PET
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2022/11/15, the glucose hypermetabolism in the left lower neck lymph nodes, left supraclavicular lymph nodes and some abdominal bilateral paraoartic lymph nodes are either less evident or disappeared, suggesting metastatic lymph nodes with partial response to the treatment.
  • The previous FDG avid lesions in the lower portion of the rectum, some regional lymph nodes, bilateral common iliac lymph nodes and left lower pelvic lymph nodes disappeared.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left adrenal gland. Hyperplasia or adenoma of the left adrenal gland may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the middle and lower portions of the esophagus. Inflammation is more likely.
• 2023-06-27 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen
    • Post-op at the colon and colostomy in left lower abdomen.
    • Liver cysts, up to 0.68cm in S4 liver.
    • Cystic lesion, 0.6cm in pancreatic body, r/o cyst.
    • Presence of left adrenal tumor, r/o adrenal metastasis.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in the paraaortic region, could be due to metastatic lymph nodes, regression.
    • Presence of ascites.
• 2022-11-30 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2022-20955 A15
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2022-11-25 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Rectum, APR — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
      
    • Resection margins, APR — Positive (radial margin)
      
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolorectal, APR — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (11/17)
      
    • Pathology stage: pT3N2b(cM1a); Stage IVA
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: APR
      
    • Specimen site: Rectum
      
    • Specimen size: 25.5 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: 5.2 x 4.5 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 1.2 cm away from distal resection margins
    • Depth of invasion grossly: Perirectal soft tissue
    • Mucosa elsewhere: Unremarkable
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: A1= proximal margin, A2-A5= tumor + distal margin, A6-A20= tumor, A21-A25= regional lymph nodes
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: Perirectal soft tissue
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural invasion: Present
      
    • Tumor cell budding: High
      
    • Margins
      • Proximal and distal margins: Free of carcinoma
      • Circumferential (radial) margin of rectum: Positive (＜1 mm from the margin)
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolorectal: Metastatic adenocarcinoma (11/17) (No. Positive / No. Total)
      
    • Extranodal involvement: Present
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3 (Tumor invades pericolorectal tissues)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN2b (7 or more regional lymph nodes are positive)
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): cM1a
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Not identified
    • Additional pathologic findings: None identified
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A
    • IHC: EGFR(+)
    • IHC (S2022-19400): MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+)
• 2022-11-15 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower portion of the rectum and some regional lymph nodes, compatible with primary malignancy of the rectum with some regional lymph node metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in two left lower neck lymph nodes, some left supraclavicular lymph nodes, multiple abdominal bilateral paraoartic lymph nodes and bilateral common iliac lymph nodes and some left lower pelvic lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes should be considered.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left adrenal gland. Hyperplasia or adenoma of the left adrenal gland may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2022-11-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 23.9) / 104 = 77.02%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77.0 - 74.8
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 75.8
• 2022-11-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Low rectal cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP. Some LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Left adrenal tumor (1.2cm).
    • Small liver cysts (up to 0.7cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2022-11-07 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Low rectal tumor, 1 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma characterized by cribriform or glandular tumor cell infiltrate with desmoplasia.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and PMS2(+) for tumor.
• 2022-11-04 Sigmoidoscopy
  • The scope reach the descending colon.
  • One tumor mass was noted in the low rectum just at dentate line level involving anus, Size 3.0 cm. (1 cm from anal verge)
• 2022-11-04 Anoscopy
  • DRE/Anoscopy: normal anal tonicity; mixed hemorrhoids, a palpable tumor lesion at anorectal region with contact bleeding
  • Impression: Buttock & perianal region: No discharge, no abscess or fistula

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-20 ~ 2024-10-24 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Locally advanced adenocarcinoma of anorectum with retroperitoneal, para-aortic and left supraclavicular lymph nodes metastasis, cT4aN2aM1b, post laparoscopic abdominal perineal resection on 2022/11/24, pT3N2bM1b (11/17), LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+), stage: IVB
    • Moderate left side hydroureteronephrosis post surgical left tumor stent insertion on 2024/07/12
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Cachexia
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with #12 Avastin / C2D15 FOLFOX Q2W.    
  • Present illness history
    • This 71 year-old female patient was a case a locally advanced adenocarcinoma of anorectum with retroperitoneal, para-aortic and left supraclavicular LNs metastasis, cT4aN2aM1b which was diagnosed in 2022/11.
    • She underwent laparoscopic abdominal perineal resection on 2022/11/24. Pathologic stage: pT3N2bM1b, LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+); AJCC stage grouping: stage IVB on 2023/11/17, status post Avastin / FOLFIRI palliative chemotherapy was done from 2022/12/27 to 2023/09/04.
    • 2022/11/30 All-RAS + BRAF
      • ALL-RAS:There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
      • BRAF:There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
    • She suffered from generalized edema indicating who complains of left abdominal pain, back pain, left neck mass, and bilateral lower leg edema persisting for two months, and presents with edema in both lower legs, right greater than left. She also has a mass lesion in the neck and right groin on 2024/07/06.
    • Abdominal CT (2024/07/05) showed moderate left side hydroureteronephrosis and the etiology may be metastatic nodes with passive compression left U/3 urete, identified metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, so she will be received palliative chemotherapy with Avastin / FOLFOX.
    • Urology evaluation revealed left hydronephrosis due to advancing pelvic lymph nodes, status post double-J ureteral stent was inserted on 2024/07/12.
    • Due to elevated CEA, she recived A-FOLFOX smoothly on 2024/08/12 (#9/ C1D1), 2024/08/29 (#10/ C1D15), 2024/09/24 (#11/ C2D1).
    • Abdominal CT with contrast on 2024/07/05 and showed:
      • There is moderate left side hydroureteronephrosis and the etiology may be metastatic nodes with passive compression left U/3 ureter.
      • Prior CT identified metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, decreasing in size.
    • This time, she is admitted for palliative chemotherapy with #12 Avastin / C2D15 FOLFOX on 2024/10/20.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the lab of electrolyte showed hypokalemia (K: 2.8mmol/L), hypomagnesemia (Mg: 1.8mg/dL), so gave 0.298% KCL plus Const-k, MgSO4 plus MgO to correct electrolyte imbalance first.
    • Then, the patient’s right eye suffered from redness, and secretions noted, so consulted ophthalmology for evaluation, and suggested: Sinomin 1gtt qid od.
    • She received chemotherapy with #12 Avastin / C2D15 FOLFOX (the dosage decreased 20% off, due to old age) were given from 2024/10/21 to 10/23, hydration, Mosapin was given for nausea and vomiting, PG2 by self-paid for prevent general weakness.
    • After chemotherapy, she denide having a fever, vomiting, diarrhea. After treatment, the symptom of redness at right eye, and electrolyte imbalance improved.
    • She can be discharged on 2024/10/24, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 8D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg/10mEq) 1# TID 8D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 8D
    • Sinomin (sulfamethoxazole 4%) QID OD 8D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-12
  • Surgery
    • tumor stent insertion, left
  • Finding
    • moderate prolapse of urinary bladder
    • fair bladder mucosa
    • left low and upper ureter kinking –> 6Fr ureterorenoscopy was applied to pass low ureter compression
    • location of guidewire and stent was checked by fluoroscopy
    • 6Fr 24cm tumor stent inserted
• 2022-11-24 13:32
  • Surgery
    • Impression:
      • Low rectal adenocarcinoma with partial posterior vaginal wall involvement.
    • Procedure:
      • Primary repair of the vaginal defect after partial resection of vagina
  • Finding
    • This is a case of low rectal adenocarcinoma with retroperitoneal lymph node metastasis, clinical stage: cT4aN2aM1a.
    • 1.Uterus and bilateral adnexa: grossly normal
    • A locally advanced tumor is located at anorectum with direct invasion of posterior vaginal wall. Partial resection of posterior vaginal wall was performed during the abdominoperineal resection of the rectal cancer by CRS surgeon.
    • Estimated blood loss: 10ml
• 2022-11-24 11:25
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (APR)    
  • Finding
    • A locally advanced tumor is located at anorectum with direct invasion of posterior vaginal wall.     
    • Abdominoperineal resection of the rectal cancer with en-bloc resection of the vaginal involvement site (lower posterior position, about 3cm defect) was done smoothly. Blood loss was about 30ml.     
    • GYN Dr was consulteed for primary repair of the vaiginal defect.    
    • An end S-colostomy was done.    

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-20 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4050mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI) (Yang MuJun)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 400mg/m2 95mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX) (Yang MuJun)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 400mg/m2 95mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX) (Yang MuJun)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 400mg/m2 95mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX) (Yang MuJun)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 400mg/m2 95mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3100mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX) (Yang MuJun)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-04 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Chen ZhuangWei)
• 2023-08-14 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Lv ZongRu)
• 2023-07-17 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Lv ZongRu)
• 2023-06-26 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Chen ZhuangWei)
• 2023-05-15 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Chen ZhuangWei)
• 2023-04-27 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Chen ZhuangWei)
• 2023-04-06 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Chen ZhuangWei)
• 2023-03-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 187mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 194mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3000mg NS 1000mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI) (Chen ZhuangWei)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + lorazepam 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-27 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 579mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 1000mL 46hr (FOLFIRI) (Chen ZhuangWei)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + lorazepam 1mg + NS 250mL

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2024-11-22

[Findings and Recommendations]

Key Clinical Findings:

• Primary Diagnosis and History:
  • Rectal adenocarcinoma, Stage IVB (pT3N2bM1b), diagnosed in 2022-11 with distant lymph node and liver metastases.
  • Multiple systemic complications including cachexia, moderate left-sided hydroureteronephrosis due to metastatic lymph nodes, and progressive metastasis to lungs and liver.
• Recent Imaging and Tumor Markers:
  • CEA trend: Rising levels from 36.41 ng/mL (2024-10-04) to 52.30 ng/mL (2024-11-01), indicating disease progression despite chemotherapy.
  • CT findings: Persistent retroperitoneal and inguinal lymphadenopathy, left adrenal tumor (1.2 cm), and metastatic nodules in liver and lungs. Evidence of atherosclerosis.
  • PET-CT (2023): Partial metabolic response, though new lesions and recurrent lymphadenopathy noted.
• Chemotherapy:
  • Ongoing treatment with cetuximab + FOLFIRI initiated recently (2024-11-20), following Avastin + FOLFOX regimen.
  • Cetuximab is EGFR-positive targeted therapy appropriate based on RAS/BRAF wild-type profile (2022-11-30).
• Bloodwork and Biochemistry:
  • Persistent anemia (Hgb 9.4 g/dL, 2024-11-20) due to chronic disease and/or chemotherapy.
  • Neutrophilia (76.2%, 2024-11-20) without fever, possibly reactive.
  • Electrolyte abnormalities corrected during hospitalization: Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia likely contributed to fatigue and muscle weakness.
• Renal Compromise:
  • Moderately reduced eGFR of 26.36 mL/min/1.73 m² (2024-11-19) reflects CKD progression, exacerbated by nephrotoxic chemotherapeutics and obstruction-related hydronephrosis.

Treatment Review:

• Chemotherapy Regimen:
  • Transition to FOLFIRI + cetuximab aligns with clinical guidelines for patients with prior exposure to FOLFOX, particularly in RAS/BRAF wild-type tumors.
  • Supportive use of PG2 (polysaccharides of Astragalus membranaceus) appears effective for managing chemotherapy-related fatigue and improving quality of life.
• Nutritional Support:
  • Cachexia management with megestrol acetate (160 mg QD) and appropriate anti-emetics (e.g., Mosapride) shows awareness of nutritional needs.
  • Further involvement of a dietitian for high-protein and high-calorie intake could optimize energy levels.
• Renal Function:
  • Left-sided hydroureteronephrosis has stabilized post-stenting but requires continued monitoring.
  • Avoid nephrotoxic agents (aminoglycosides, high-dose NSAIDs) and optimize hydration.
• Electrolyte Management:
  • Recent hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia were corrected using oral potassium (Const-K ER) and magnesium (MgO), which are appropriate strategies to minimize cardiac arrhythmia risks.

Recommendations and Clinical Suggestions:

• Disease Progression Monitoring:
  • Schedule repeat imaging (e.g., CT or MRI) every 3 months to assess treatment efficacy, particularly regarding liver and lung metastases.
  • Continue monitoring tumor markers (CEA) at least monthly to correlate with imaging findings.
• Renal Function Management:
  • Optimize stent patency with regular urologic follow-ups.
  • Adjust chemotherapy doses (e.g., irinotecan for patients with CrCl 30 to < 60 mL/minute: consider initiating with 75% to 100% of the usual indication-specific dose) considering reduced eGFR and CKD Stage IV risks.

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[MedRec]

• 2024-05-15 ~ 2024-07-05 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute respiratory failure post intubation on 2024/05/15
    • Left Pleural effusion status post pigtail insertion from 2024/05/15 to 2024/06/04
    • Lung cancer, left hilum, small cell carcinoma with multiple bone metastasis and liver metastasis; cT4N3M1c, stage IVB
    • Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
    • Bilateral pneumonia ,sputum culture yeild serratia marcescens
    • Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • A-colon cancer post Right hemicolectomy ,pT4N2M0 101-03-30
    • Paralytic ileus
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
  • CC
    • Dyspena for 2 weeks and progress day by day. Chest tightness and radiation to back for 2 weeks.
  • Present illness history
    • The 55-year-old male patient had past hisotry of 1) Type 2 diabetes mellitus over 10 years, 2) Hypertension over 10 years, 3) Dyslipidemia, 4) A-colon cancer s/p Right hemicolectomy, pT4N2M0 over 10 years under regular control at our hospital.
    • According to the patient’s family and staff statement. This time, He suffered from dyspena for 2 weeks and progress day by day. Chest tightness and radiation to back for 2 weeks. Denied recent fever and URI signs. He was sent to our emergent department for help.
    • At ER department, his consciousness E4V5M6, Vital signs including PR 122/min; BT 36.4’C; RR 18/min; BP 152/81mmHg. Blood serum test showed leukocytosis (12.41 10*3/uL), elevated CRP (7.3mg/dL), D-Dimer (5309ng/mL) and NT-proBNP (236pg/mL), ABG show hypercapnia were detected.
    • CXR image disclosed complete opacity at left hemithorax, compatible with pleural effusion, lung consolidation and collapse.
    • Chest CTA reports show large masses at mediastinum and left lung with mass effect to heart, bil. pulmonary arteries and left main bronchus. Left pleural effusion with left lung collapse. A poor enhancing tumor (4.8cm) at S6 of liver r/o metastases. Some LNs at retroperitoneum. R/O multiple bony metastases.
    • Duretic with fursemide ivd, tapping left side pleural effusion drainage 500ml with orange red liquid was performed and collect culture.
    • Antibiltic with brosym.
    • Bronchodilators with Butanyl plus Ipratran INHL, Medason ivd for bilateral wheezing breathing sounds was noted.
    • Arrange heart echo EF 76.8%. However severe respiratory distress, accessory muscle, explain critical condition for his family, they agree, then intubation with ventilator support, N/S 2000ml hydration for EKG show sinus tachycardia and sedation pump titrate for agitation.
    • Under the impression of 1) Raspiratory failure with hypercapnia s/p intubation, 2) left side pleural effusion s/p tapping, he was admitted to MICU for further care and evaluation. Explain critical condition and treatment programs to her family.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received ventialtor full support. Fluctuance of blood pressure noted and we gave adequate IV fluid, Plasbumin infusion, and vasopressin agent titration to correct shock status.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Cravit (2024/05/15 to 2024/05/26) was prescribed for infection control.
    • As a result of chest films disclosed left pleural effusion noted at ER, we arranged chest echo and performed left pleural pig-tail insertion, draining with serosanguinous pleural effusion. However, wheezing with low tidal volume (VT:200-220) was noted and ABG showed Hypercapnia under ventilator full support with total sedation.
    • Because of mediastinum and left lung mass tumor obstruction tracheal was suspected, we consulted anesthesia owing to one lung ventilation. Thus, anesthesiologist used A-scope to assist one lung ventilation. The A-scope showed upper airway compression.
    • Echocardiography was arranged on 2024/05/14, revealing LVEF 76.8%.
    • Bronchoscopy was arranged on 2024/05/16 for tumor survey, and the report showed 1) Left main bronchus: total occlusion by tumor; s/p tumor biopsy for once, 2) Right main bronchus: lumen stenosis (about 80% obstruction) by exernal tumor compression. We consulted chest surgeon for bronchus occlusion, who replied bronchial stenting is not suggested.
    • Radiologist was consulted for evaluation of radiotherapy and Radiotheraphy was arranged (2024/05/22 to 2024/05/24, 2024/05/27 to 2024/05/31, total 8 times). Naproxin was given for tumor fever was suspected. General medicine department was consulted for hospice combine care and refusal of cardiac massage and cardioversion form was signed. H/S titration for hypaernatremia and dehydration.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Brosym (2024/05/21 to 2024/05/29) was prescribed for infection control due to persist fever episode.
    • Chemotharapy was arranged (Day 1-3: Etoposide 100mg, Day 3: carboplatin 250mg) during 2024/05/22 to 2024/05/24 for treatment of lung small cell carcinoma.
    • Besides, GI men was consulted for prescription of Baraclude 1# QDAC. We gradually tapered down IV sedation but still rapid shallow breathing pattern noted. We well explained to patient’s family members about his critical condition and immune-therapy with durvalumab was indicated. They could understand and agreed to perform immune-therapy. We initiated immune-therapy with durvalumab from 2024/05/31 to 2024/06/01.
    • Episode of fever was noted on 2024/05/30 morning, infection survey was done and the sputum culture grew serratia marcescens. We discontinued Brosym and changed to Amikacin/INHL (from 5/30) + Zavecefta (2024/05/30 to 2024/06/08) for infection control.
    • On 2024/06/01, lab data showed severe leukopenia (WBC 700), we gave G-CSF 150mcg SC QD (2024/06/01 to 2024/06/02). Anemia also noted and we obtained stool OB showed 2+. Blood transfusion with LPRBC was prescribed to correct anemia.
    • Due to ralatively stable condition and hemodynamics, we tapered down sedation with Dormicum and Nimbex and gradually tapered down ventilator settings, but shallow breathing pattern noted under PS mode (PS:12) support. Weaning profile was checked (RSBI: 45.7, Pi/Pe MAX: -28/+30, leak: 70%) but O2 desaturation (SPO2:92%) was noted during the test.
    • We arranged second look of Bronchoscopy on 2024/06/06 due to left main bronchus total occlusion was noted in last time exam, which disclosed improved tumor obstruction compared with last bronchoscopy. Thus, extubation was performed on 2024/06/07 and O2 therapy was gradually tapered to O2 nasal cannula supply.
    • Under the impression of stable condition and vital sign, he was transferred to chest ward on 2024/06/11 for further care and perform chemo-therapy.
    • After transfer to chest ward, poor digestion was occur. KUB reveal paralytic ileus. Sennoside and Bisacodyl were prescribe.
    • For lung cancer survey bone scan disclose multiple bone metastasis. Brain MRI no presence of brain metastasis. Xgeva 120mg SC was given.
    • Consult radiation of oncologist, that suggest radiotherapy to L spine, pelvic, and bilateral femoral for 3000cGy/10 fractions. stimulation on 2024-06-19 and start from 2024-06-20.
    • Consult rehabilitation that suggest rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT rehabilitation programs. Goal: recondition; improve endurance and muscle strength. Foley traning and remove foley this Tuesday. Urination okay.
    • The radiotherapy complete on 2024/07/03. After radiotherapy, there were no fever, dyspnea, productive cough, nausea , vomiting, but appetite change with poor oral intake and felt fatigue were noted, and symptoms relief after symptoms treatment.
    • She was discharged on 2024/07/05 on relative stable condition and further OPD followed up was recommended.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 12D
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD 12D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 12D
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC 12D
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg/10mEq) 1# QD 12D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD 12D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 12D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-19 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-11-18 - carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] (post carboplatin)

  • [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PO + mannitol 20% 150mL 30min + NS 50mL 10min

• 2024-10-21 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-09-16 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-09-14 - carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] (post carboplatin)

  • [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PO + mannitol 20% 150mL 30min + NS 50mL 10min

• 2024-09-11 - etoposide 100mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • [dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 100mL] D1-3

• 2024-08-15 - etoposide 100mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3

  • [dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 100mL] D1-3

• 2024-08-14 - carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PO + mannitol 20% 150mL 30min + NS 50mL 10min + [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] (post carboplatin)

• 2024-08-13 - atezolizumab 1200mg NS 250mL 1hr

• 2024-07-22 - etoposide 150mg NS 500mL 2hr D2-3 + cisplatin 30mg NS 200mL 2hr D2-3

  • KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr D1 + dexamethasone 8mg 10min D2-3 + NS 50mL D2-3 + mannitol 20% 150mL 20min D2-3 + granisetron 1mg D2-3 + NS 50mL D2-3 + [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr] (post cisplatin)

• 2024-05-31 - durvalumab 240mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-05-24 - carboplatin AUC 5 250mg NS 250mL 2hr

  • [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] + mannitol 20% 150mL 30min + NS 50mL 30min + Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PO + [KCl 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr] (post carboplatin)

• 2024-05-22 - etoposide 100mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr (60%)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + NS 50mL

==========

2024-11-19

[Comments and Recommendations on Thrombocytopenia]

Key Findings Related to Thrombocytopenia:

• Trend Analysis:
  • Platelet levels have fluctuated over time:
    • 2024-11-15: PLT 128 ×10³/uL (mild thrombocytopenia).
    • 2024-10-25: PLT 156 ×10³/uL (normal).
    • 2024-10-21: PLT 92 ×10³/uL (moderate thrombocytopenia).
    • 2024-09-11: PLT 176 ×10³/uL (normal).
    • 2024-08-12: PLT 220 ×10³/uL (normal).
  • The nadir appears to occur during treatment with carboplatin/etoposide or during infection/sepsis episodes.
• Potential Causes of Thrombocytopenia:
  • Chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia:
    • Multiple cycles of carboplatin (AUC 5) and etoposide are known to suppress bone marrow, particularly platelet precursors.
  • Immune-mediated mechanisms:
    • Immune checkpoint inhibitors (atezolizumab, durvalumab) can cause immune-related thrombocytopenia.
  • Bone marrow infiltration:
    • Small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) with bone metastases may infiltrate the marrow, reducing platelet production.
  • Sepsis-associated thrombocytopenia:
    • Past infections (e.g., Serratia marcescens) could contribute to transient platelet drops due to increased platelet destruction or consumption.
  • Paraneoplastic syndrome:
    • Although less common in SCLC, paraneoplastic thrombocytopenia cannot be excluded.
• Clinical Impact of Thrombocytopenia:
  • Mild thrombocytopenia (PLT >100 ×10³/uL): Usually asymptomatic, minimal risk of bleeding.
  • Moderate thrombocytopenia (PLT 50–100 ×10³/uL): Increased risk of bleeding, particularly with trauma or invasive procedures.
  • Severe thrombocytopenia (PLT <50 ×10³/uL): High risk of spontaneous bleeding.

Recommendations for Management:

• Monitor Platelet Counts Regularly
  • Perform a complete blood count (CBC) weekly during chemotherapy cycles and every 2–4 weeks during maintenance immunotherapy.
  • Monitor platelet trends to identify further nadirs, particularly post-chemotherapy.
• Evaluate Bone Marrow Function
  • Bone marrow biopsy:
    • Indicated if thrombocytopenia worsens (<50 ×10³/uL) or persists beyond expected recovery intervals post-chemotherapy.
    • Assess for marrow infiltration by small cell carcinoma or myelodysplastic changes.
• Minimize Platelet Consumption or Loss
  • Manage infection risks proactively:
    • Prevent and treat infections promptly to reduce consumption coagulopathy.
    • Continue prophylactic antibiotics if the patient remains immunocompromised.
  • Address bleeding risks:
    • Avoid medications that increase bleeding risk (e.g., NSAIDs, antiplatelets) unless essential.
    • Implement fall precautions.
• Chemotherapy Modification
  • If thrombocytopenia worsens:
    • Reduce chemotherapy dose: Consider reducing carboplatin or etoposide in future cycles.
    • Extend cycle intervals: Prolong the time between cycles to allow bone marrow recovery.
  • Consider alternative regimens:
    • Replace etoposide-carboplatin with immunotherapy-based combinations (atezolizumab maintenance if disease progression is stable).
• Platelet Support
  • Platelet transfusion:
    • Reserved for symptomatic thrombocytopenia (e.g., active bleeding) or severe thrombocytopenia (<20 ×10³/uL) prophylactically.
  • Consider using TPO receptor agonists (e.g., eltrombopag) if thrombocytopenia becomes refractory and affects treatment plans.
• Monitor for Immune-Related Adverse Events
  • Screen for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia:
    • Rule out other immune-mediated cytopenias caused by checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., atezolizumab).
    • Check for platelet autoantibodies if platelet count fails to recover.
• Nutritional and Supportive Measures
  • Optimize nutritional intake to improve bone marrow recovery:
    • Address any deficiencies (e.g., iron, folate, vitamin B12).
  • Treat anemia concurrently to reduce strain on marrow hematopoiesis.

Proposed Follow-Up Plan:

• Weekly CBC checks during chemotherapy, biweekly during immunotherapy.
• Bone marrow biopsy if thrombocytopenia becomes persistent or severe.
• Repeat imaging (CT or PET-CT) to assess disease progression in the bone marrow or elsewhere.
• Symptom-directed interventions for bleeding risks or infections.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-17 CT - brain
  • The brain shows normal grey and white matter attenuation without evidence of focal lesion. Soft tissue swelling over left occipital scalp. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
  • The size of the lateral and third ventricles appears normal.
  • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal.
• 2024-11-15 ECG
  • Poor data quality
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-11-15 KUB
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at left upper abdomen.
  • Amorphous calcifications projecting at the midline upper abdomen.
• 2024-11-01 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: cataract
  • Report:
    • od 92/0.49/wnl, os 90/0.37/wnl
    • CRT 210/214 um, macula ok
• 2024-10-21 MRA - brain
  • Findings
    • A small extra-axial broad-based homogeneously enhancing lesion, about 9 mm, at right anterior temporal convexity, indicating an meningioma.
  • IMP:
    • Meningioma (9 mm), right temporal convexity. Small vessel disease.
• 2024-10-16 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with short PR
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-16 CT - brain
  • Without enhancement CT of brain:
    • Widening cerebral sulci, fissure and cisterns due to cerebral atrophy.
    • Disc space narrowing at C3/4, C6/7 levels.
  • Impression:
    • Brain atrophy.
    • Disc space narrowing at C3/4, C6/7 levels
• 2024-10-15 CXR
  • Diffuse nodular densities in bilateral lungs, could be due to lung metastasis.
• 2024-10-01 CXR
  • Numerous nodules of variable sizes throughout both lungs due to metastasis
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
• 2024-10-01 KUB
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at left upper abdomen.
  • Amorphous calcifications projecting at the midline upper abdomen.
• 2024-09-26 T-L spine AP + Lat
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L3-4.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine and L-spine
  • Amorphous calcification in the middle abdomen is highly suspected.
  • Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-09-19 KUB
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lower lungs.
  • Some calcifications at upper abdomen.
• 2024-09-06 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Lower esophagus, EC junction, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
    • IHC stains: Her2/neu: negative (score = 0).
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands.
• 2024-09-06 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Post subtotal gastrectomy and Billroth II
    • Ulcer, EC junction, s/p biopsy, r/o malignancy
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Remnant gastritis
  • CLO test: Not done
• 2024-09-05 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P gastric operation. Progression of LNs and lung metastases.
    • Minimal pericardial effusion.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2024-08-23 CXR
  • Lung markings: multiple nodular lesions in the bilateral lung fields
• 2024-08-16 CXR
  • Multiple lung metastases.
• 2024-08-16 KUB
  • Multiple lung metastases
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
• 2024-06-17 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, S-I joits, hips, and knees.
• 2024-06-03 CT - chest
  • Indication: Malignant gastric adenocarcinoma with lung metastasis and right adrenal metastasis s/p Billoth II 2019/12/19 and post chemo and immunotherapy
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: Comparison was made with abdominal CT (2024/02/24) and chest CT on 2023/11/30
    • Numerous randomly distributed pulmonary nodules of varying sizes, increase in size and numbers of lesions and increase in size of metastatic LAP at left supraclavicular fossa as compared with the CT on 2023/11/30.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • small LNs in thymic bed.
      • moderate coronary arterial calcification.
      • mild pericardial effusion
    • Pleura: minimal effusion
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • huge calcified confluent mass along the celiac trunk and hepatic and splenic arteries, metastatic lymphadenopathy s/p treatment interval increase in size.
      • Right adrenal tumor due to adrenal metastasis,interval increase in size.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • Malignant gastric adenocarcinoma with lung, supraclavicular and abdominal LNs, and right adrenal metastases in progression
    • post chemo and immunotherapy
• 2024-02-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy.
    • There are diffuse multiple enlarged lymph nodes in paraaortic and along mesentery, with calcifications, could be due to metastatic lymph nodes.
    • Right adrenal tumor, r/o adrenal metastasis.
    • Presence of some ascites in the pelvic cavity.
    • Diffuse multiple lung tumors, suggesting lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy.
    • Multiple metastatic lymph nodes and adrenal metastasis, diffuse lung metastasis, progression.
• 2023-11-30 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • One soft tissue mass at left thoracic inlet is found measuring 2.26cm. (Se7 Im7).
    • Diffuse nodular lesions are found at both lungs up to 1.5cm in largest dimension.
    • s/p subtotal gastrectomy.
    • Calcified confluent mass at celiac trunk is found. Lymphadenopathy s/p treatment is considered.
  • Imp:
    • s/p subtotal gastrectomy
    • Mesenterric lymphadenopathy s/p C/T
    • Left thoracic inlet lymphadenopathy
    • Diffuse lung mets.
• 2023-10-23 CXR
  • Several nodular opacity projecting in bilateral lung are noted. Please correlate with CT to R/O lung metastases.
• 2023-10-09 CXR
  • Several nodular opacity projecting in both lungs are suspected. Please correlate with CT.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-16 ~ 2024-08-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant gastric adenocarcinoma with lung metastasis and rigght adrenal metastasis s/p Billoth II 2019/12/19 and post chemo and immunotherapy, supraclavicular and abdominal LNs, and right adrenal metastases in progression stage IV
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • for new regimen chemotehrapy and irinotecan, onyvide or T-S1
    • intermittent abdominal pain and poor appetite for 2 weeks
  • Present illness history
    • This 72-year-old female, a history of treatment for her gastric carcinoma at Far-Eastern Hospital. Briefly, gastric adenoca post subtotal gastrectomy, Billoth II on 2019/12/19, pT3N3b(17/33) MB. stage IIIc s/p adjuvant C/T from 2020/01 to 2020/07 (oxalip 65mg/m2, xeloda 2#BID x10 days) with lymadenopathy at left subclavian, celiac trunk/GDA, and para-caval area HBV +/HCV - post Xelox from 2022/09 to 2022/12 Cyramza-paclitaxel from 2022/12/28 to 2023/03/01, MSI-H s/p pembrolizumab from 2023/03/20 to 2023/08/03.
    • The CEA:12.3 -> start Oxaliplatin-Lonsurf (from 2023/07/27), then 2023/0/15 CEA7.6. (2023/07) patient reported poor economic condition and want to stop IO after treated with 2 times.
    • Immunotherapy biomarkers on 2023/09/22 showed MSI high, EGFR A750T, PIK3CA T1025A, GNAS, R201H, ARID1A D1850fa.
    • MSI-PCR pathology (2023/03/01) showed microsatellite instability high (MSI-H), no.of (mutation detected) biomarker cells: 6/7.
    • Chest CT (2023/03/20) revealed gastric adenocarcinoma s/p radical substotal gastrectomy. No evidence of local recuurence. Progression of lymphadenopathy in para-caval/peri-aortic area andspreading from celiac trunk to hepatic hilum. Lung metastasis progression.
    • Immunotherapy with Nivolumab/HDFL was given since 2023/10/27 to 2024/03/05. Dollow-up chest CT (2023/11/30) showed s/p subtotal gastrectomy, Mesenterric lymphadenopathy s/p C/T, Left thoracic inlet lymphadenopathy and diffuse lung meta. Abdominal CT (2024/02/24) revealed S/P subtotal gastrectomy. Multiple metastatic lymph nodes and adrenal metastasis, diffuse lung metastasis, progression. Then chemotherapy shifted to HDFL from 2024/03/19 to 2024/05/18.
    • Repeat chest CT (2024/06/03)showed malignant gastric adenocarcinoma with lung, supraclavicular and abdominal LNs, and right adrenal metastases in progression. post chemo and immunotherapy. Bone scan (2024/6/17) showed negative for mets.
    • This time, she complained of intermittent abdominal pain, poor appetite, general weakness and fatigue for 2 weeks. The CXR showed multiple lung mets progression and KUB revealed no ileus.
    • She was admitted for further evaluation and treatment and will given new regimen chemotehrapy and irinotecan, onyvide or T-S1.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, IV fluid and Ultracet were given for dehydration and pain control. She felt abdominal pain mush better. Chemotherapy with Campto (180mg/m2, self-paid) plus Leucovorin (400mg/m2) and 5-FU (2800mg/m2) were administered from 2024/08/19 to 2024/08/21, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • She was discharged on 2024/08/22 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNQ6H 7D if watery diarrhea > 3 times
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H 7D
• 2023-10-22 ~ 2023-10-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant gastric adenocarcinoma with lung metastasis and rigght adrenal metastasis s/p Billoth II 2019/12/19 and post chemo and immunotherapy
  • CC
    • For further management of her metastatic gastric cancer
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 71 years old female patient, had a history of diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia without regular follow up. History of treatment for her gastric carcinoma at Far-Eastern Hospital. Briefly, gastric adenoca post subtotal gastrectomy, Billoth II on 2019/12/19, pT3N3b(17/33) MB. stage IIIc s/p adjuvant C/T from 2020/01 to 2020/07 (oxalip 65mg/m2, xeloda 2# BID x10 days) with lymadenopathy at left subclavian, celiac trunk/GDA, and para-caval area HBV + / HCV - post Xelox from 2022/09 to 2022/12 Cyramza-paclitaxel from 2022/12/28 to 2023/03/01, but grade III neutropenia with dose modification, MSI-H s/p pembrolizumab from 2023/03/20. 2023/08/03 CEA 12.3 -> start Oxaliplatin-Lonsurf (from 2023/07/27), then 2023/02/15 CEA 7.6.(2023/07) patient reported poor economic condition and want to stop IO after treated with 2 times.
    • Immunotherapy biomarkers on 2023/09/22 showed MSI high, EGFR A750T, PIK3CA T1025A, GNASR201H, ARID1A D1850fa.
    • 2023/02/01 MSI-PCR pathology report showed, microsatellite instability high (MSI-H), no.of (mutation detected) biomarker cells: 6/7.
    • CT chest on 2023/03/20 showed gastric adenocarcinoma s/p radical substotal gastrectomy. No evidence of local recuurence. Progression of lymphadenopathy in para-caval/peri-aortic area andspreading from celiac trunk to hepatic hilum.Lung metastasis progression.
    • CT chest on 2023/09/08 revealed gastric adenocarcinoma s/p radical substotal gastrectomy, with abdominal and left lower neck lymphadenopathy (stationary), bilateral lung metastases (progression) and right adrenal metastasis.
    • This time, she first came to to our OPD for 2nd opinion and was admitted on 2023/10/22 for further managing of her metastatic gastric cancer.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she was checked blood workups and basic routine imaging.
    • Baraclude keep on giving due to HBc reactive at the Far-Eastern hospital.
    • We also recheck blood tests for HBV and HCV status at our hospital.
    • Then we arranged family member meeting with VS on 2023/10/26 and explained about previous chemo and target therapy and their side effects, further management plan with immunotherapy (according to biomarkers from Far-Eastern Hospital) and IV chemotherapy (no need target therapy this time), after discharge, there will be needed only for symptomatic treatment, patient herself mentioned she does not need any resusciation if unfortunately she is unstable and she has signed advance directives for medical therapy.
    • Then we arrange (C1) immunotherapy Opdivo 240mg stat for one hour and Chemotherapy Covorin 550mg QD for 2 hour and 5FU 3900mg QD for 46 hours.
    • She did not feel any discomfort after administration and she had no vomiting nor diarrhea. She was discharged on 2023/10/30 and arrange OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 8D

[consultation]

• 2024-11-15 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Suicidal thoughts among cancer inpatients >=2 points
  • A
    • This 73 y/o woman suffered from gastric cancer was admitted for abdominal pain which may related to adrenal mestastesis.
      • She has poor sleep and poor appetite, low mood, distressful feelings to the somatic plan progressing in recent 10 days. Denied death thoughts or suicidal ideation. If it is less painful, the patient can fall asleep slightly at night and doze off during the day.
      • She reported fine sleep and fine mood, fine coping to her disease condition in usual.
    • IMP:
      • Adjustment reaction
    • Suggestion:
      • Mesyrel 50mg 0.5# HS.
      • Arrange PSY OPD follow up.
• 2024-10-22 Neurology
  • Q
    • The brain MRA showed Meningioma (9 mm), right temporal convexity. Small vessel disease. We need your expertise for some suggestions on further survey and management of this patient’s condition. Thank you.
  • A
    • A 72 years old female, gastric adenocarcinoma s/p operation with recurent tumor with multiple lung metastasis and lymph node enlargement.
    • She sufferre from dizziness and gait disturbance, a brain MRI showed right temporal convexity meningioma(9mm) and small vessle disease.
    • P: Treat underlying disease supportively. Avoid hypotension and anemia. NS OPD F/U for small meningioma and poor gastric cancer status.
• 2024-10-18 Neurology
  • Q
    • This is a 72 y/o female with history gastric adenocarcinoma with multiple lung and rt. adrenal mets s/p subtotal gastrectomy, Billoth II and multiple C/T and immunotherapy.
    • This time, she was admitted due to sudden onset of dizziness, vertigo and gait disturbance. She denied headache, tinnitus, visual disturbance, slurred speech. P.E. found symmetrical mm. power 4 with fine FNF. Symetrical facial expression, pupil size and light reflex, no tougue or uvula deviation were also noticed.
    • Brain CT without done at ER reported no ICH and not mentioning brian metastasis or infarct (although not good in sensitivity). Her symptoms improved a bit after vena at ER and diphenidol at ward.
    • We need your expertise for some suggestions on further survey and management of this patient’s condition. Thank you.
  • A
    • NE: cons clear, EOM: horizontal nystagmus to left and right, diplopia+, no dysarthria, no dysphagia, MP: 5/5(upper), 4/3(lower), FNF: bil dysmetria
    • IMP: r/o cerebellar lesions
    • P:
      • brain MRA with contrast
      • keep current management
• 2024-10-04 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • The 72 y/o woman has Malignant gastric adenocarcinoma with lung metastasis and rigght adrenal metastasis s/p Billoth II 2019/12/19 and post chemo and immunotherapy, supraclavicular and abdominal LNs, and right adrenal metastases in progression stage IV in progress. Family agree hospice care, so we need your help transfer to 6C. Thanks!
  • A
    • 72 y/o lady, advanced gastric adenocarcinoma, ECOG 4
    • Our share care would follow up

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-09-25 - irinotecan liposome 80mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3780mg NS 400mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-11 - irinotecan liposome 80mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 3800mg/m2 3780mg NS 400mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-19 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 3810mg/m2 3780mg NS 400mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-28 - ………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-05-15 - ………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-04-24 - ………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-04-09 - ………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-03-19 - ………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-03-05 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 60min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-01-30 - ………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-01-17 - ………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2024-01-03 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 60min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2023-12-06 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 60min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2023-11-22 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 60min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2023-11-09 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 60min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr
• 2023-10-27 - nivolumab 240mg NS 100mL 60min D1 + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr D2 + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 44hr D2

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Summary of Key Clinical Features

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • Metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma, status post subtotal gastrectomy with Billroth II, complicated by:
    • Lung metastasis (confirmed radiologically).
    • Right adrenal metastasis.
    • Supraclavicular and abdominal lymphadenopathy.
• Key Complications and Findings:
  • Chronic anemia (HGB: ~9.7 g/dL, fluctuating over time).
  • Persistent electrolyte disturbances (Na: 127–134 mmol/L and transient K abnormalities).
  • Evidence of systemic inflammation (CRP: 14.3 mg/dL on 2024-11-15).
  • Hyperbilirubinemia and hypoalbuminemia, suggestive of cancer progression and possible malnutrition.
• Current Treatment:
  • Irinotecan-based regimen (irinotecan liposome + leucovorin + 5-FU).
  • Supportive medications, including morphine, famotidine, and trazodone.
• New Concerns:
  • Hyperbilirubinemia: Total bilirubin of 3.27 mg/dL on 2024-11-15 (24% direct), likely due to metastasis-related hepatobiliary compromise or 5-FU-induced toxicity.
  • Hyponatremia (Na 127 mmol/L on 2024-11-15): Possibly multifactorial, including SIADH, poor oral intake, or adrenal dysfunction secondary to metastasis.

Treatment Suggestion and Rationale

• Ongoing Chemotherapy (Irinotecan + Leucovorin + 5-FU)
  • Continue irinotecan-based therapy given the limited options for heavily pre-treated metastatic gastric cancer.
  • Adjust dosing parameters cautiously given hyperbilirubinemia and potential 5-FU toxicity.
  • Advantages:
    • Irinotecan-based regimens demonstrate moderate efficacy in patients with metastatic gastric cancer resistant to prior therapies.
    • The patient is tolerating the regimen without significant gastrointestinal or hematological toxicity.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Risk of neutropenia, diarrhea, and hepatotoxicity, especially in the context of existing liver dysfunction.
  • Recommendations:
    • Closely monitor bilirubin, liver enzymes, and CBC pre- and post-cycle.
    • Consider dose reduction or schedule modification if bilirubin continues to rise or significant neutropenia develops.
• Management of Hyperbilirubinemia
  • Likely Cause:
    • Hepatobiliary dysfunction secondary to metastatic burden.
    • Chemotherapy-induced hepatic toxicity (5-FU or irinotecan).
  • Action Plan:
    • Repeat imaging (e.g., liver ultrasound) to rule out obstructive processes.
    • Supportive measures, including hydration and nutritional optimization, to reduce metabolic stress on the liver.
• Management of Hyponatremia
  • Likely Cause:
    • SIADH from malignancy or chemotherapy.
    • Volume depletion from poor oral intake or diarrhea.
  • Action Plan:
    • Correct sodium levels cautiously using hypertonic saline if symptomatic or levels fall below 125 mmol/L.
    • Assess urine osmolality and sodium excretion to confirm SIADH.
    • If SIADH confirmed:
      • Fluid restriction (800–1,000 mL/day).
      • Consider tolvaptan in refractory cases.
• Supportive Care
  • Chronic Anemia:
    • Evaluate for iron deficiency and erythropoietin levels to assess for anemia of chronic disease.
    • Initiate erythropoiesis-stimulating agents if symptoms persist and other causes ruled out.
  • Pain Management:
    • Continue with morphine as needed, escalating dose cautiously for metastatic pain.
  • Nutritional Optimization:
    • Initiate dietary consult to improve protein-calorie intake, especially given hypoalbuminemia and hypermetabolic state.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-11 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue nodule 1.3 cm in right external iliac chain (Srs:301 Img:59). Metastatic node is suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes benign reactive node.
      • Follow up CT 3 months later is indicated.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • There are few small hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 5 mm in S2).
    • There are few cysts on both kidney (up to 0.5 cm).
• 2024-07-09 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, staging surgery — endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3
    • Uterus, myometrium, staging surgery — involved by tumor (< 1/2 thickness), adenomyosis and intramural leiomyoma
    • Uterus, cervix, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Ovary, right, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Ovary, left, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, right, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, left, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT1aN0(if cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IIC; Stage IICm MMRd
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Uterus: 10x7x5 cm
      • Ovary, right: 2.7x 2.3x 1.2 cm
      • Ovary, right: 2.7x 2.3x 1.2 cm
      • Fallopain tube, right: 4.5 cm and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Fallopain tube, left: 4.5 cm and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Omentum: 25x 12 cm
    • Tumor Site (select all that apply)
      • Endometrium
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 3 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 2.5 x 0.8 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1:left iliac LN, A2:left obturator LN, A3:right iliac LN, A4:right obturator LN, A5:left paraaortic LN, A6:right paraaortic LN,A7:right ovary, A8:right tube, A9:left ovary, A10:left tube, A11:cx, A12-16:tumor, A17:myoma, A18:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • Endometrioid carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: (required only if applicable*)
      • FIGO grade 3 (High-grade)
      • Note: FIGO Grading System applies to endometrioid carcinomas only. Serous, clear cell, transitional, small cell and large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas, undifferentiated/ dedifferentiated carcinomas, and carcinosarcomas are generally considered to be high grade and it is not recommended to assign a histologic grade to these tumor types.
    • Myometrial Invasion: present (<1/2 whole thickness, 0.8 cm thickness)
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement: Not identified
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement: Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): Not identified
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free (6 cm)
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present (focal, < 5 vessels)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Right Pelvic Node: 0/12
      • Left Pelvic Node: 0/13
      • Para-aortic Node: right: 0/2, left : 0/2
      • Greatest dimension of largest nodal metastatic deposit (required only if macrometastasis or micrometastasis present): not applicable
      • Isolated tumor cells (0.2 mm or less and not more than 200 cells) (required only in the absence of macrometastasis or micrometastasis in other lymph nodes): Absent
        
      • Note: Number of lymph nodes with macrometastasis, lymph nodes with micrometastasis, and lymph nodes with isolated tumor cells may be reported separately but this is not mandatory.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings:
      • adenomyosis and intramural myoma
    • Ancillary Studies: Immunohistochemical stain — MSH6 (+), MSH2 (+), MLH1 (-, loss), PMS2 (-, loss), Napsin A (-).
    • Comment(s): none
• 2024-07-02 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI Pelvis:
    • Soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy.
    • Focal thickening left lateral wall of uterus with heteregeneous, r/o adenomyosis.
    • Small non-enhancing nodules in bilateral kidneys, r/o renal cysts (around 0.5cm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression ( Imaging stage ) : T:T1a(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IA(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, csatge T1aN0M0.
    • Focal thickening uterine wall with heteregeneous, r/o adenomyosis.
• 2024-06-18 Patho - endometrium curretage/biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Endometrium, uterus, D & C — Endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of multiple small pieces of uterine endometrial tissue measuring up to 2.5 x 1.1 x 0.4 cm in size, about 8.8 gm in total weight, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they were red-brown in color and soft in consistence. All embedded for sections in three cassettes.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3 characterized by tumor cells arranged in crowded tubular or solid patterns with necrosis, squamous metaplasia, nuclear pleomorphism and mitoses.
    • Immunohistochemistry shows CK7(+), vimentin(+), P16(-), P53(+, wild type) and ER(+) for tumor.
• 2024-06-07 Pop Smear
  • Atypical glandular cells
• 2024-06-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-06-06 SONO - gynecology
  • Imp: Endometrial thickening 16.5mm

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-19 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-11 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-03 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-27 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-20 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-13 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[lab data]

2024-06-25 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-06-25 Anti-HBc Value 0.17 S/CO

2024-05-07 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-05-07 HBsAg Value 0.56 S/CO

2024-05-07 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-05-07 Anti-HCV Value 0.10 S/CO

2024-05-07 Anti-HBs >1000.00 mIU/mL

[exam findings]

• 2024-10-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (74 - 25) / 74 = 66.22%
    • LVEF (%) = 71
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Moderate MR; moderate TR; mild PR.
• 2024-07-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (80 - 26) / 80 = 67.50%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Trivial MR; mild PR.
• 2024-06-20 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP: R/O Endometrial hyperplasia, EM 10.4mm
• 2024-06-14 SONO - guiding for breast clip
  • S/P sono-guided for marker clip in right axillary lymph node.
  • S/P sono-guided for marker clip in right breast tumor.
• 2024-06-05 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, ascending colon, SILS right hemicolectomy —- tatto and multinucleated giant cell reaction. Focal submucosal lobules of adipose tissue present. No tumor.
    • Resection margins: free
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —– free (0/23)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - SILS right hemicolectomy: right colon: 10 x 3 x 3 cm, terminal ileum: 6 cm; appendix: 5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm. Two nodule-like lesion up to 0.5 cm and three silk labeled sites are present.
    • Tumor-like tissue Site - Ascending colon
    • Tumor-like tissue Size: Two nodule- like lesions up to 0.5 cm in size and three silk labeled sites are present.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: bilateral cut ends; A2: appendix; A3-5: silk labeled sites; A6-7: nodule-like sites; A8-11: mucosal tissue elsewhere; A12-17: lymph nodes.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Sections of the silk labeled sites show tattoo and multinuclated giant cells reaction. The nodule-like sites show submucosal lobules of bland adipose tissue. The mucosa elsewhere, bilateral cut ends, the appendix, and all 23 lymph nodes are free.
• 2024-05-31 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the upper C- and lower T-spines, some L-spines and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral rib cages and increased activity in the left ischium. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, hips, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-05-21 Pathology Level IV
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, right axillary, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • The specimen submitted consisted of 2 cores of tissue with measuring 1.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows fragments of lymph node tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
• 2024-05-21 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Breast, right, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST. IHC stains: ER (+, 80%, strong intensity), PR(+, 15%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: positive(score=3+), Ki-67(70%), E-cadherin(+).
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • The specimen submitted consisted of 3 cores of tissue with the longest one measuring 1.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
• 2024-05-21 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 61 y/o female patient with A-colon submucosal tumor R/O neuroendocrine tumor.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • S/P clipps in A-colon and S-colon.
    • Segmental wall edema of ascending colon with extraluminal air around the colon.
    • Liver cyst 1.1cm in S8.
    • Irregular enhancing tumor, 1cm in right breast, with regional air accumulation from biopsy.
    • Enlarged right axillary lymph nodes and mediastinal lymph nodes, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • S/P clipps in A-colon and S-colon.
    • Segmental wall edema of ascending colon with extraluminal air around the colon.
    • Liver cyst.
    • Right breast tumor, r/o malignancy.
    • Enlarged right axillary lymph nodes and mediastinal lymph nodes, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
• 2024-05-16 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP: Endometrial thickening, EM: 13.5mm
• 2024-05-07 Pathology Level IV
  • Intestine, large, sigmoid colon, polypectomy — hyperplastic polyp
  • Sections show hyperplastic polyp with saw-tooth pattern of serrated hyperplastic crypts.
• 2024-05-07 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, ascending colon, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
  • Sections show tubular adenoma composed of tubular pattern of adenomatous glands lined by elongated nuclei.
• 2024-05-07 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, body, biopsy — fundic gland polyp. No H.pylori present
  • Sections show gastric polyp with packed fundic glands in the lamina propria. No Helicobacter-like bacillus is seen.
• 2024-05-07 Bone densitometry - Hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.676 gms/cm2, about 1.6 SD below the peak bone mass (80%) and 0.2 SD below the mean of age-matched people (97%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2024-05-07 SONO - breast
  • Irregular right breast tumor at 12’ region, with slightly enlarged right axillary lymph node. There is suspicion for malignancy and suggest biopsy.
  • BI-RADS category 4, Suspicious abnormality. Biopsy should be considered.
• 2024-05-07 SONO - abdomen
  • Hepatic cyst, right lobe
  • GB polyps
  • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2024-05-07 SONO - gynecology
  • suspect endometrial cystic lesion
• 2024-02-07 MRI - C-spine
  • herniated discs int he C4/5 and C5/6 discs.

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-02 ~ 2024-07-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast cancer with lymph node metastasis, Stage IIB. plan: Neoadjuvant with TCH x 6 (apply trastuzumab)
    • Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
  • CC
    • For 2D echo and neoadjuvant TCH x 6 (apply trastuzumab already)
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, arrange 2D echo, 24hr urine CCR before chemotherapy. The 2D echo showed EF 68%; Normal LV filling pressure; Normal LV and RV systolic function; Trivial MR; mild PR.
    • Plan of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with TCH x 6 cyceles (apply trastuzumab already NHIA 9# was accepted) (Docetaxel 60mg/m2 by self-payment, Carboplatin AUC 6 CCR 97, Herceptin 600mg SC by NHIA) from 2024/07/04(C1).
    • Consult Traditional Chinese Medicine. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/07/05 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 2D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID 2D
• 2024-06-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Arrange admission: Heart Echo and neoadjuvant TCH * 6 (apply trastuzumab)
• 2024-06-04 ~ 2024-06-08 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ascending colon submucosal tumor status post laparoscopic right hemicolectomy on 2024/06/05
    • Right breast cancer, triple positive, lymph node positive, T1N1Mx, stage II
  • CC
    • Admission for surgical intervention of the colon tumor.
  • Present illness history
    • This 61-year-old female denied any systemic disease previously. According to the patient’s statement, she had colon and breast tumors detected during a health examination last month.
    • A colonoscopy on 2024/05/07 revealed two irregularly shaped polypoid lesions, measuring 1cm and 2cm respectively, with intact mucosa noted at the ascending colon. The polypectomy biopsy showed tubular adenoma. Consequently, she visited our CRS outpatient department for further evaluation, and tumor marker testing and an abdominal CT scan were arranged.
    • The CT scan on 2024/05/21 revealed segmental wall edema of the ascending colon with extraluminal air around the colon, a liver cyst, a right breast tumor suspected of malignancy, enlarged right axillary lymph nodes, and mediastinal lymph nodes suspected of lymph node metastasis. She visited the GS outpatient department, where a breast ultrasound showed an irregular tumor in the right breast at the 12 o’clock position, along with slightly enlarged right axillary lymph nodes.
    • Core biopsy results indicated invasive carcinoma (triple positive, lymph node positive, T1N1Mx, stage II), with chemotherapy suggested as the initial treatment.
    • After discussing the options with the patient and her husband, it was decided to proceed with surgery: right hemicolectomy for the ascending colon tumor, and insertion of a Port-A for prepare breast cancer chemotherapy.
    • At this point, she has been admitted to our ward for preoperative preparation and surgical treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and blood examination were done. Operation of 3D SILS right hemicolectomy under general anesthesia was performed on 2024/06/05. IV fluids support. The wound healing well and no erythema change. Chewing cookies, toast, rice with gum was started at op day. No nausea and no vomiting, flatus passage. On low residual diet was started at post-op day 1. Port-A implantation was performed for right breast cancer with neoadjuvant chemotherapy on 2024/06/07.
    • Well bowel movement and stools passage with diet well tolerant. No fever and no complication. Discharged in general condition stable on 2024/06/08 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-05
  • Surgery
    • 3D SILS right hemicolectomy        
  • Finding
    • Ascending colon submucosal tumors R/O neuroendocrine tumors s/p tattooed

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-22 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min (TCH)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-14 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min (TCH)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-21 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min (TCH)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-27 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min (TCH)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-04 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 6 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min (TCH)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-11-19

[Observed ANC Nadir Post-Chemotherapy]

2024-07-04 TCH Administration (Cycle 1):

• ANC nadir: ~7–10 days after administration.
  • 2024-07-11 WBC: 1.75 × 10^3/μL with neutrophils ~36.7%, ANC ~0.64 × 10^3/μL, suggesting moderate neutropenia.
  • Recovery by 2024-07-18: WBC: 4.02 × 10^3/μL, ANC ~2.5 × 10^3/μL.

2024-07-27 (Cycle 2):

• ANC nadir data not directly available, but subsequent recovery:
  • 2024-08-06 WBC: 6.47 × 10^3/μL, ANC ~4.0 × 10^3/μL, showing recovery before the next cycle.

2024-08-21 (Cycle 3):

• Mild cumulative suppression noted.
  • 2024-09-03 WBC: 5.60 × 10^3/μL, ANC ~3.8 × 10^3/μL (recovery present).

2024-09-14 (Cycle 4):

• ANC nadir observed with delayed recovery:
  • 2024-09-24 WBC: 4.54 × 10^3/μL, ANC ~1.63 × 10^3/μL (delayed recovery but no severe neutropenia).

2024-10-22 (Cycle 5):

• Post-nadir recovery on 2024-11-05 WBC: 3.01 × 10^3/μL, ANC ~1.8 × 10^3/μL.
  • This shows a slow decline in bone marrow reserve after successive cycles.

[Neutropenia Trends and Relationship with TCH Regimen]

Key Findings from Neutropenia Patterns Post-Chemotherapy:

• Chemotherapy as a Contributing Factor:
  • The TCH regimen (docetaxel, carboplatin, trastuzumab) is known to cause myelosuppression, including neutropenia, with docetaxel and carboplatin being the primary culprits.
  • Carboplatin-induced neutropenia is dose-dependent and typically resolves within 3–4 weeks, matching the patient’s recovery pattern between cycles.
  • The neutropenia does not yet qualify as febrile neutropenia, as there are no associated fevers, chills, or signs of infection.
• TCH Administration:
  • Cycle 1 (2024-07-04): Baseline WBC was 5.03 × 10³/μL; ANC nadir not explicitly recorded.
  • Cycle 4 (2024-10-22): Post-cycle nadir observed (WBC ~3.01 × 10³/μL, ANC ~1.81 × 10³/μL on 2024-11-05).
  • Recovery by 2024-11-18: ANC recovered (~2.11 × 10³/μL).

Trends:

• Mild neutropenia occurs consistently between days 7–14 post-TCH regimen, recovering by day 21.
• The ANC nadir aligns with docetaxel’s expected marrow suppression effects.

Risk Stratification

• ASCO Guidelines for Febrile Neutropenia Risk (10–20% for TCH regimen):
  • While renal function is no longer a risk factor, age (61 years) and prior neutropenic episodes contribute to moderate risk.
  • Recovery of neutrophils within ~2 weeks post-cycle indicates the patient is tolerating chemotherapy well, though still at risk.

[Recommendations for Neutropenia]

Chemotherapy Dose Management

• Carboplatin Dose Adjustment:
  • Recalculate the carboplatin dose using current eGFR (110.14 mL/min/1.73m²) and AUC target to avoid under-dosing:
    • Formula: Dose (mg) = Target AUC × (eGFR + 25).
    • Example: For AUC = 5, dose ≈ 675.7 mg.
  • Ensure optimal efficacy with reduced hematologic toxicity risk.

Neutropenia Management

• Primary Prophylaxis with G-CSF:
  • Maintain pegfilgrastim or filgrastim post-cycle to prevent future delays due to neutropenia.
  • Tailor administration based on the patient’s predictable ANC nadir.

Monitoring

• CBC at baseline, day 7, and day 14 post-TCH to detect neutropenia severity and guide G-CSF timing.
• Signs of infection should trigger immediate empirical treatment due to immunosuppression.

Supportive Care

• Continue anemia monitoring; borderline HGB (11.1 g/dL) may require iron studies and/or ESA if symptoms develop.
• Renal and hepatic function remains stable and should be monitored pre-cycle.

[Clinical Assessment and Comprehensive Plan]

Key Findings:

• Right Breast Cancer:
  • Diagnosed as invasive carcinoma (NST, triple-positive: ER+, PR+, Her2+).
  • Stage IIB (T1N1Mx).
  • Currently undergoing neoadjuvant TCH (docetaxel, carboplatin, trastuzumab).
• Colon Findings:
  • Previously excised ascending colon submucosal lesions (diagnosed as tubular adenoma).
  • Pathology and imaging indicate no malignant changes.
• Cardiac Findings:
  • Echocardiography shows preserved LV systolic function (EF > 65%).
  • Moderate mitral and tricuspid regurgitation may warrant future monitoring but are not currently severe.
• Bone Health:
  • Osteopenia based on DXA results.
  • Increased activity in multiple bone sites (degenerative changes and possible post-traumatic lesions on bone scan).
• Endometrial Abnormalities:
  • Suspicious thickened endometrium (EM: 13.5 mm).
• Laboratory Values:
  • Persistent mild anemia (HGB: 11.1 g/dL on 2024-11-18).
  • No acute infections (WBC: 3.35 x 10^3/uL with neutrophil predominance).

Current Issues and Management Recommendations

• Breast Cancer Management (Triple Positive, Stage IIB):
  • Current Regimen: TCH (docetaxel + carboplatin + trastuzumab).
    • This is the appropriate neoadjuvant regimen for HER2-positive breast cancer, balancing efficacy with tolerability.
    • Evidence: TCH is an effective regimen in neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings for HER2-positive breast cancer, reducing recurrence risk.
  • Cardiac Surveillance:
    • Given trastuzumab’s potential cardiotoxicity, periodic echocardiograms are critical. The most recent echocardiogram (2024-10-22) shows normal systolic function, but monitoring is essential during continued HER2-targeted therapy.
  • Plan:
    • Continue TCH x 6 cycles as planned, with periodic cardiac monitoring every 3 months or sooner if symptoms arise.
    • Schedule follow-up imaging post-neoadjuvant therapy to evaluate response (e.g., breast MRI or mammogram).
  • Advantages:
    • Effective tumor downstaging.
    • Proven long-term survival benefits for HER2-positive breast cancer.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Potential cardiotoxicity (trastuzumab).
    • Myelosuppression (docetaxel and carboplatin).
• Bone Health (Osteopenia and Abnormal Bone Scan Findings):
  • Concerns:
    • Osteopenia predisposes the patient to fractures.
    • Focal increased activity on bone scan (2024-05-31) could represent metastasis, degenerative changes, or other etiologies (e.g., post-traumatic lesions).
  • Plan:
    • Start calcium (1200 mg daily) and vitamin D (800–1000 IU daily) supplementation to address osteopenia.
    • Perform a follow-up bone scan or PET/CT to reassess suspicious bone lesions, especially given the history of invasive breast cancer.
    • Consider bisphosphonates (e.g., zoledronic acid) or denosumab if osteoporosis is confirmed.
  • Advantages:
    • Prevention of fractures and bone complications.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Bisphosphonates may cause side effects such as osteonecrosis of the jaw (rare).
• Endometrial Thickening (13.5 mm):
  • Suspicious endometrial thickening could indicate hyperplasia or malignancy, especially in a postmenopausal woman.
  • Plan:
    • Perform a transvaginal ultrasound-guided endometrial biopsy.
    • Consider hysteroscopy if biopsy results are inconclusive.
  • Advantages:
    • Early identification of any malignant or pre-malignant lesions.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Procedural risks (e.g., bleeding or infection).
• Cardiac Function (Moderate MR and TR):
  • Moderate mitral and tricuspid regurgitation detected on echocardiography (2024-10-22) requires regular monitoring.
  • Plan:
    • Repeat echocardiography in 6–12 months unless symptoms (e.g., dyspnea or fatigue) develop sooner.
    • Monitor for potential cardiac decompensation during HER2-targeted therapy.
  • Advantages:
    • Early detection of cardiac dysfunction.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Limited immediate therapeutic options unless severe regurgitation develops.
• Anemia and Hematological Profile:
  • Persistent anemia (HGB: 11.1 g/dL) is likely multifactorial (e.g., chronic disease, chemotherapy).
  • Mild thrombocytopenia (e.g., PLT: 136 x10^3/uL on 2024-11-05) should be monitored.
  • Plan:
    • Monitor complete blood count (CBC) before each chemotherapy cycle.
    • Consider intravenous iron, transfusion or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g., darbepoetin alfa) if anemia worsens or is symptomatic.
  • Advantages:
    • Prevention of chemotherapy-induced dose reductions.
  • Disadvantages:
    • ESA therapy may increase thromboembolic risk.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-15 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 38 dB HL
  • L’t : 35 dB HL
  • Bil normal to moderately severe mixed type HL.
• 2024-10-11 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2024-08-26 Patho - kidney partial/total resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • Pelvis, left, radical nephroureterectomy — small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Kidney, left, radical nephroureterectomy — involved by tumor
    • Perinephric fat and Greota’s fascia, left, radical nephroureterectomy — involved by tumor
    • Ureter, left, radical nephroureterectomy — involved by tumor
    • Geota (specimen B), left — negative for malignancy
    • Hilum lymph node, left — positive for tumor metastasis (1/5)
    • Psoas muscle, left — involved by tumor
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT4N1(if cM0); AJCC prognostic Stage IV
  • Gross Description
    • Procedure: Radical nephroureterectomy
    • Laterality: Left
    • Specimen size:
      • Kidney: 14 x 7 x 7 cm
      • Ureter: 12 cm in length and 1.3 cm in maximal diameter (1cm tumor at middle ureter)
    • Tumor size: 9 x 8 x 4 cm
    • Tumor site: left renal pelvis
    • Tumor appearance: ill circumscribed solid Infiltrating
    • Tumor focality: Unifocal
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: F2024-352FS:psoas muscle, S2024-17728A1:ureter and vascular cut ends, A2:ureter and tumor, A3-13:pelvic tumor, A14:non-tumor kidney, A15:Geota(specimen B), A16:Hilum lymph node,A17:psoas muscle(specimen D)
  • Microscopic Description
    • Histological type: Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Histological grade: High grade
    • Pathological staging (pTNM, AJCC 8th edition):
      • Primary tumor (pT):
        • pT4: Tumor invades adjacent organs, or through the kidney into the perinephric fat
      • Regional lymph nodes (pN):
        • pN1: Metastasis <=2 cm in greatest dimension, in a single lymph node
        • Note: Number of lymph nodes: total: (5); involved: (1)
        • Extranodal extension: Not identified
      • Distant metastasis (pM):
        • not applicable
    • Section margins:
      • Distal ureteral margin: Uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Present
    • Pathologic findings in ipsilateral nonneoplastic kidney: None identified
    • Additional pathologic findings: None identified
    • Comment(s): none
    • Immunohistochemical stains: CD56(+), cynaptophysin (+), SOX10(-)
• 2024-08-26 Frozen Section
  • Left psoas muscle, frozen section — malignant small round blue cell tumor, comaptible with Neuroendocrine carcinoma
• 2024-08-12 Spirometry
  • hyperinflation and air-trapping
  • COAD was considered.
• 2024-08-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (151 - 44) / 151 = 70.86%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Concentric LVH and mild RV hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation; moderately dilated LA.
    • Dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
• 2024-08-07 Patho - ureter biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Renal pelvis, left, URS biopsy — Neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell type
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted in formalin, consists of five small pieces of gray-white soft tissue, labeled “left renal pelvis tumor”, measuring up to 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell type
    • Histologic grade: High-grade
    • Tumor configuration: Papillary
    • Muscularis propria: Not identified
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
    • Microscopic tumor extension: Tumor invades subepithelial connective tissue
    • IHC: CK(weakly +), GATA3(focal +), Synaptophysin(+), Chromgranin A(dot-like +), CD3(-) and CD20(-)
• 2024-08-01 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • left hydronephrosis
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A soft tissue lesion (3.7cm) at left renal pelvis and upper ureter with hydronephrosis. Small LNs (up to 6mm) at retroperitoneum.
    • Colonic diverticula.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Tiny liver cysts.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • A soft tissue lesion (3.7cm) at left renal pelvis and upper ureter with hydronephrosis. Small LNs (up to 6mm) at retroperitoneum.
• 2024-07-23 KUB
  • Calcification in right pelvic cavity, r/o right distal ureteral stone.
  • Calcifications in RUQ, r/o gallbladder stones.
  • Mild lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-07-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface without definite lesion.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • CBD dilatation.
      • Gallbladder was not seen.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • Hydronephrosis left kidney
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • CBD dilatation
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • Hydronephrosis, left kidney
  • Suggestion:
    • Urology clinic visit

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-26 ~ 2024-11-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Cefepime and Targocid were empirically prescribed with hydration. The urine culture showed Mixed growth. The blood culture showed No growth for 5 days aerobically & anaerobically. Fever was subsided gradually, and the followed-up hemogram showed WBC from 0.75 to 5.45 810^3/uL. Due to stable consition, the patient was discharged on 2024/11/02.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# Q12H 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D if BT > 38’C
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 5D
• 2024-10-10 ~ 2024-10-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the left renal pelvis, pT4N1(cM0), Stage IV, s/p left laparoscopic nephroureterectomy on 2024/08/26, status post Etoposide + Carboplatin from 2024/10/14~
    • Neuroendocrine carcinoma of left renal pelvis, small cell type, pT4N1M0, status post left ureteroscopy with biopsy on 2024-08-07
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
    • Anemia
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Preparing for chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • Under the impression of neuroendocrine carcinoma, the patient was referred to OPD for radiotherapy and further chemotherapy arrangement. The radiotherapy is beginning since 2024-10-01~ (for 25 times): at 720cGy/4 fractions of the left renal fossa, peripheral involved, to regional lymphatic area.
    • The patient was admitted to ward for further chemotherapy.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, under radiotherapy 4500cGy/25 fractions of the left renal fossa, peripheral involved, to regional lymphatic area since 2024/10/01~.
    • Preparing for chemotherapy, collect 24hr Ccr and arrange PTA for survey. 24hrs CCr. on 2024/10/13 showed 43 mL/min.
    • PTA showed Reliabilty Fair, PTA R’t : 38 dB HL L’t : 35 dB HL. Bil normal to moderately severe mixed type HL.
    • Hypertension with Norvasc 5mg/tab 0.5# PO QD, Concor 5mg/tab 0.5# PO QD.
    • CRESTOR 10mg/tab 1# PO HS, Ezetrol 10mg/tab 1# PO HS for Hyperlipidemia.
    • Diet control and check finger sugar. Type 2 diabetes mellitus with Trajenta 5mg/tab 1# PO QD.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • She received Q3W chemotherapy with EP (Etoposide 80mg/m2 x 3 days + Carboplatin AUC 5, Ccr 43) from 2024/10/14~2024/10/16(C1).
    • Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H was given for nausea and vomiting.
    • Anemia was noted and corrected with blood transfusion. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/10/17 and OPD followed up later.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-09-10 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Arrange C/T with EP
    • Simulation on 2024-09-19
    • Arrange admission for 24 hours CCr, audiometry and C/T with EP
• 2024-09-10 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • A:
    • Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the renal pelvis, AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT4N1(cM0); AJCC prognostic Stage IV, s/p left laparoscopic nephroureterectomy.
  • P:
    • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT4N1(cM0); AJCC prognostic Stage IV.
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: left renal fossa, peripheral involved, to regional lymphatic area.
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the left renal fossa, peripheral involved, to regional lymphatic area.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her family. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 08:30, 2024-09-19.
• 2024-08-25 ~ 2024-09-02 POMR Urology You ZhiQin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Neuroendocrine carcinoma of left kidney, pT4N1M0, status post laparoscopic nephroureterectomy on 2024-08-26
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
  • CC
    • left flank soreness and fatigue since 2024/07    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 80-year-old woman with DM, HTN and chronic cholecystitis s/p laparoscopic cholecystectomy on 2022/5/12. At GS OPD f/u on 2024/07/22, she complained about left flank soreness. She underwent abdominal echo which revealed left kidney hydronephrosis, so she was referred to our URO OPD on 2024/07/23.
    • At Dr. You’s OPD, she received abdominal CT and KUB. KUB on 2024/07/23 showed calcification in right pelvic cavity, non-specific bowel gas pattern, and clear margin of bilateral psoas muscles. Abdominal CT on 2024/08/01 showed a soft tissue lesion (3.7cm) at left renal pelvis, upper ureter with hydronephrosis, and no abnormal density at bilateral basal lungs. Weight loss, poor appetite and fatigue were also noted. The patient denied gross hematuria and other voiding symptoms.
    • She was then admitted to our ward on 2024/08/06 for left URS biopsy, which revealed small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.
    • Under the impression of neuroendocrine carcinoma, the patient was admitted to our ward on 2024/08/25 for further intervention.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, laparoscopic nephroureterectomy on 2024-08-26 was done smoothly. Post operation care including pain control, fluid supplement, We try diet step by step. Bowel function was improved day by day.
    • On post operation day 1, the patient had flatus passage. Soft diet with Frequent small meals was encouraged.
    • On post operation day 2, the patient had stool passage.
    • On post operation day3, we removed his central venous catheter. Regular diet was encouraged. J-vac became less amount and more clear, and it was removed on post operation day 7.
    • There was no discomfort after the whole hospital course, we arranged him discharge and outpatient department follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 0.5# QD 7D
• 2024-08-06 ~ 2024-08-08 POMR Urology You ZhiQin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell type, of left renal pelvis, status post left ureteroscopy with biopsy on 2024-08-07
    • Other microscopic hematuria
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
  • CC
    • Intermittent epigastric pain and left flank soreness was found since 2024-07
  • Present illness history
    • This 80-year-old woman has histories of of hypertension, type 2 DM, hyperlipidemia under regular medication control and OPD follow-up at NTUH. She received laparoscopic cholecystectomy on 2022/05/12. After operation, she regular OPD follow-up at GS OPD. Intermittent epigastric pain and left flank soreness was found since 2024-07. She visited GS OPD for help where abdomen echo showed left hydronephrosis. Thus, she visited our urologic clinic for further treatment.
    • Abdomen CT revealed susepcted left renal pelvis UC, cT3. After diagnosis, we advised the patient to receive left URS exam with biopsy. After well explaining, the patient agreed. This time, she was admitted for further evaluation and manageme.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the surgery of left ureteroscopy with biopsy was performed on 2024-08-07. Postoperative course was uneventful. With fair urination and stable condition, she was discharged today and would be followed up at urologic clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID 3D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-26
  • Surgery
    • Left laparoscopic nephroureterectomy
  • Finding
    • Severe adhesion of descending colon to the Geota fascia
    • Serosa tear of descending colon during dissection
    • A 4cm whitish necrotic tumor at left renal pelvis and bulging down to left upper ureter with thin wall
    • Tear of tumor wall during dissection
    • Intraoperative frozen section showed neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma
    • pedicle control: 1A1V
    • artery controlled by Hem-o-loc and vein controlled by endo GIA
    • blood loss 500cc
    • pure laparoscopic approach
• 2024-08-07
  • Surgery
    • Left URS examination and biopsy      
  • Finding
    • No tumor was noted in bladder
    • A large papillary tumor at left renal pelvis
• 2022-05-12
  • Surgery
    • laparoscopic cholecystectomy        
  • Finding
    • severe adhesion
    • GB wall thickening, c/w chronic inflammatory change
    • one gallstone, black, about 7mm in diameter
    • normal CBD and cystic duct

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-15 - etoposide 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3 + carboplatin AUC 4 250mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-14 - etoposide 75mg/m2 125mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3 + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-11-18

[Findings and Recommendations]

Primary Diagnosis

• Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (SCNC) of the Left Renal Pelvis, AJCC pT4N1 (cM0), Stage IV
  • Aggressive tumor with extensive local invasion into adjacent structures (psoas muscle, perinephric fat).
  • Confirmed high-grade pathology with lymphovascular invasion and regional lymph node metastasis.
  • Treatment history includes surgery (left laparoscopic nephroureterectomy), chemotherapy (etoposide + carboplatin), and radiotherapy to the left renal fossa.

Review of Current Treatment Plan

• Chemotherapy Regimen (Etoposide + Carboplatin)
  • Current Dosing History
    • 2024-10-14: Carboplatin (AUC 4) and etoposide 75 mg/m² for 3 days.
    • 2024-11-15: Similar regimen, but with slight dose adjustments.
  • Standard Evidence
    • Carboplatin AUC 5-6 is often used for metastatic SCNC cases to maximize tumor response while balancing renal function and myelosuppression risks.
    • Etoposide: The dose of 75 mg/m² for three consecutive days aligns with typical schedules for small cell lung cancer (SCLC), which serves as a treatment model for SCNC due to its aggressive and chemosensitive nature
    • Reduced AUC of carboplatin (AUC 4):
      • Likely adjusted for renal insufficiency (eGFR ~30-50 mL/min/1.73 m²).
      • While safer, this dose reduction may compromise tumor control in aggressive cancers like SCNC.
    • The current regimen appears aligned with renal tolerance but might be suboptimal for aggressive disease control.
• Radiotherapy
  • Administered as 4500 cGy/25 fractions to the left renal fossa and involved lymphatic areas.
  • Radiotherapy for localized control is standard for SCNC with regional extension.
• Current Medications
  • Antihypertensives: Concor (bisoprolol), Norvasc (amlodipine) are effective for hypertension management, especially in patients with renal impairment.
  • Statin and Ezetimibe: Appropriate for hyperlipidemia; may provide cardiovascular risk reduction.
  • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide): Important for HBV prophylaxis in the context of chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.
  • Linagliptin: Safe for diabetes management in moderate renal insufficiency.
  • Calcium polystyrene sulfonate: Addresses hyperkalemia, likely exacerbated by renal dysfunction and medications.

Clinical Issues and Recommendations

• Anemia and Thrombocytopenia
  • Findings:
    • Hgb: 7.7 g/dL (2024-11-18); persistent anemia over recent months.
    • PLT: 98 ×10³/μL (2024-11-18); borderline thrombocytopenia.
  • Cause:
    • Likely multifactorial: chemotherapy toxicity, renal insufficiency, and chronic disease.
  • Management:
    • Transfusion: Continue RBC transfusions to maintain Hgb ≥8-10 g/dL.
    • ESA Use: Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g., darbepoetin alfa), if iron stores are adequate and tumor progression is controlled.
    • Platelet counts should be closely monitored, particularly post-chemotherapy.
• Renal Function
  • Status:
    • Chronic kidney disease (eGFR: ~30-50 mL/min/1.73 m²).
    • Worsened with chemotherapy (BUN: 53 mg/dL, creatinine: 1.38 mg/dL on 2024-11-15).
  • Recommendations:
    • Hydration with IV fluids during chemotherapy.
    • Adjust nephrotoxic agents, including dose reductions for carboplatin as already done.
• Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia
  • Glycemic control:
    • Blood glucose is fluctuating (115-172 mg/dL).
    • Current management with linagliptin is appropriate but may require dose adjustments or additional agents to optimize control during chemotherapy.
• Hearing Loss
  • Findings:
    • PTA showed bilateral moderate hearing loss (less likely chemotherapy-induced ototoxicity).
  • Management:
    • Monitor audiometry during treatment.
    • Discuss substitution of carboplatin if hearing loss progresses.
• Chemotherapy Optimization (not posted below)
  • If renal function improves or stabilizes:
    • Consider Carboplatin AUC 5 for subsequent cycles to maximize efficacy.
  • Alternative regimens:
    • Cisplatin + etoposide (if tolerable and renal function permits).
    • Addition of immunotherapy (e.g., atezolizumab or durvalumab) based on emerging evidence in extrapulmonary SCNC.

Prognosis

• Prognosis for small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is poor, especially with pT4N1 disease and renal insufficiency.
• With aggressive chemotherapy and radiotherapy, median survival is approximately 12-18 months, but responses are highly individualized.

Actionable Recommendations

• Monitoring:
  • Regular CBCs, renal panels, and audiometry.
• Supportive Care:
  • RBC transfusions and erythropoietin support for anemia.
  • Aggressive management of diabetes and hyperlipidemia to reduce comorbid risks.
• Future Directions:
  • Discuss trial enrollment or targeted therapies (if biomarkers support such approaches).

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[lab data]

2023-04-17 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-04-17 HBsAg Value 0.49 S/CO
2023-04-17 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-04-17 Anti-HBc Value 6.95 S/CO
2023-04-17 Anti-HBc IgM Nonreactive
2023-04-17 Anti-HBc IgM Value 0.15 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-10-07 Patho - bone marrow biopsy (Y1)
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — increased CD117-positive blasts, compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with partial remission
  • Sections show 30-40 % cellularity. The M/E ratio is about 3/1 - 4/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 2-7/HPF.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD117(10% +), CD34(1% +), and MPO(65% +) (of the nucleated cells). Please correlate with the lab study.
• 2024-09-04 SONO - veins
  • Findings
    • Report: Thrombus : None
      
    • Varicose vein : None
      
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 24 mmHg ; 26 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 63 % ; 60 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 61.50 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 25.9 mmHg ; 27.3 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 71 % ; 69 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 70.00 %
  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
    • Right CFV mild reflux; peak reflux velocity (PRV) > 0.2m/s
    • Right LSV trivial reflux, involved right sphenofemoral junction(SFJ) with proximal GSV 0.39 cm, without varicose veins
    • Left CFV mild to moderate reflux; peak reflux velocity (PRV) > 0.2m/s
    • Left LSV mild reflux, involved right sphenofemoral junction (SFJ) with proximal GSV 0.39 cm, without varicose veins
• 2024-09-03 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cyst, S3 and S7
• 2024-08-29 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Negative provocation test
  • Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
  • with significant bronchodilator response
• 2024-08-23 CTA - lower extremity
  • History and indication: Left leg edema
  • CTA of lower extremity revealed:
    • Mild swelling of left lower extremity.
    • Bil. liver cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • Focal GGO at RUL.
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
    • A calcification (1.1cm) at right pelvic cavity.
    • A soft tissue lesion (2.9x4.7cm) at left buttock.
• 2024-08-20 CT - chest
  • Indication: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
  • Without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • lungs:
      • extensive ground glass opacity in RML.
      • faint patchy ground-glass opacities and centrilobular micronodularity in lungs scatteredly
    • Heart: mild dilated LV.
    • Pleura: minimal effusion.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: many hepatic cysts measuring up to 25 mm.
  • Impression:
    • lung infection or drug-related change in lungs.
• 2024-08-19 CXR
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration projecting at both middle and lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to R/O Bronchopneumonia.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-08-05 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic diagnosis: Diffuse bloody secretion coating on the mucosa of bilateral accessible bronchial trees but no active bleeding
• 2024-08-04 Bronchial Angiography
  • Hyperemic change of bil. bronchial arterial territories.
• 2024-08-04 CXR
  • S/P endotracheal intubation with the tip beyond the carina
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Bronchopneumonia on both lungs is highly suspected.
  • Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-07-18 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — compatible with relapsed acute myelogenous leukemia.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 90% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 5:1. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 80%; CD34: 5 %; MPO: 80 %, CD61: 5 %; CD71:15 % (of the nucleated cells).
• 2024-04-22 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Rectum, near anal verge, biopsy — Nonspecific proctitis
• 2024-01-08 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, low body, LC side, biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
• 2024-01-02 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp bil type A
  • ART bil reduced and absent
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 30 dB HL; LE 31 dB HL
    • RE normal to severe SNHL
    • LE normal to moderately severe SNHL
• 2023-10-20 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — No increase of blast
  • The sections show 40-50% cellularity.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CD34(+) less than 1% of all nucleated cells, CD117(+) about 5% of all nucleated cells, favor erythroblasts, CD61 highlights adequate megakaryocyte with focal hyposegmentation and mononucleation, MPO and CD71 show M/E ration about 3~4/1, largely normal maturation of myeloid and erythroid series. Clinical and bone marrow smear correlation is advised. Follow up.
• 2023-09-05 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — No increase of blast
  • The sections show 30-40% cellularity.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CD34(+) about 1-2% of all nucleated cells, CD117(+) about 10% of all nucleated cells, favor erythroblasts, CD61 highlights adequate megakaryocyte with focal hyposegmentation and mononucleation, MPO abd CD71 show M/E ration about 3/2, hyperplasia of erythrois series. Clinical and bone marrow smear correlation is advised. Follow up.
• 2023-07-19 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — No increase of blasts
  • Sections show 30-35 % cellularity.
  • The M/E ratio is about 3/1 - 4/1. Megakaryocytes are found about 2-7/HPF. No increase of blasts is noted. The immunohistochemical stain of CD34 reveals 1-2% positive cells of all nucleated cells. The immunohistochemical stain of CD117 reveals 3-4% positive cells of all nucleated cells. The immunohistochemical stain of MPO is positive. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and lab data.
• 2023-05-30 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with partial remission
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with partial remission composed of about 10% of CD34(-)/CD117(+) blast cells, hyperplastic megakaryocytes and hyperplastic erythroid series (M/E ratio about 1/1).
  • Immunohistochemistry shows MPO(+ for myeloid series), CD61(+, megakaryocytes) and CD71(+, erythroid series).
• 2023-05-09 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 60 y/o male patient with rectal swelling with suspect infection.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Severe swelling/edema at middle and lower rectum.
    • Wall edema at gallbladder.
    • Liver cysts, up to 2.5cm in S7.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Diffuse subcutaneous edema.
  • Impression:
    • Severe swelling/edema at middle and lower rectum. R/O colitis, suggest clinical correlation.
    • Wall edema of Gallbladder.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion, diffuse subcutaneous edema.
    • R/O liver cysts.
• 2023-05-09 CXR
  • There are diffuse nodular and linear infiltrations in both lungs. please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2023-04-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (129 - 39) / 129 = 69.77%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Mildly dilated LV; normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild AR; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Mildly dilated aortic root.
• 2023-04-17 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (90%). The erytrhoid precursors are depressed in CD71 stain. The marrow space is partially replaced by a population of medium to large-sized immature cells with oval nucleus and moderate amount cytoplasm.
  • IHC: increased CD34- /CD117+ blasts, constitue 30% of marrow cells. Most marrow are also positive for MPO (80%) and a few are positive for CD68 (5%). The finding is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2023-04-14 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia
  • RSR or QR pattern in V1 suggests right ventricular conduction delay
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-06 ~ 2024-11-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapsed acute myeloblastic leukemia
    • Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
    • Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia from PICC
    • Broncopnuemonia, sputum culture: Mixed normal flora Growth:3+
    • Anal abscess post operation, wound culture: Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia coli
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent anti-Hbc: positive
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • The 60 y/o man, occupation is notebook R/D chief. Healthy platelet donor since 1992 until 2022. COVID infection on 2022/12/18.
    • 2023/01/01 Abnormal blood cells found during blood donation, anemia (Hb 10) in China ShenZhen Hospital.
    • 2023/03/10 Follow up lab PLT down to 200000/uL (In the past, the platelets were 300,000 to 400,000).
    • He returned to Taiwan from ShenZhen and went to XinGuang Hospital for an examination immediately, the bone marrow showed acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) in 2023/04. Initial lab data showed WBC 19130/uL, Hb 11.4g/dL, PL 98000/uL, blast 19%, LDH 362 on 2023/04/07. Negtive of FLT3-ITD on 2023/04/26.
    • C1 chemo as Daunorubicin 45mg/m2 + Cytarabine 100mg/m2 since 2023/04/20-04/26. Baraclude 1# qdac for postive of anti-HBc.
    • Follow up bone marrow showed acute myeloid leukemia with partial remission 2023/06/01.
    • Reinduction chemotherapy with C2 D3A7 on 2023/06/05. C3 on 2023/07/20.
    • C1 consalidation chemotherapy with HD Ara-C Q12h x 3 days on 2023/09/08.
    • C2 consalidation chemotherapy with HD Ara-C Q12h x 3 days on 2023/10/23.
    • Follow up lab data showed stationary, so he went back to ShenZhen.
    • He received bone marrow with chromosome on 2024/07/18. Bone marrow showed compatible with relapsed acute myelogenous leukemia; IHC stains: CD117: 80%; CD34: 5%; MPO: 80%, CD61: 5%; CD71: 15% (of the nucleated cells). PICC was done.
    • C1 chemotherapy with FLAG was given on 2024/07/31 - 2024/08/03 (08/04 due to Pulmonary hemorrhage & respiratory failure then stopped).
    • First time FLAG-IDA without finish during emergency intubation.
    • ID man suggested oral voriconazole treatment 3 months since 2024/08/07 - 08/12 for Aspergillus pneumonia.
    • Re-start C1 FLAG-IDA on 2024/09/03 - 09/07.
    • Today, he was admitted for PICC insertion and salvage chemotherpay under the diagnosis of relapsed AML with wild type Flt3-ITD and JAK-2 on 2024/10/06.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received follow up bone marrow showed increased CD117-positive blasts, compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with partial remission on 2024/10/11.
    • C2 FALG-IDA on 2024/10/09 - 10/13 with leukopenia since 10/16.
    • Neutropenia stage and need frequency blood transfusion.
    • Antibiotics as Cefepime and Targocid for neutropenic fever.
    • We shift Cefepime to Doripenma and added Mycamine for high fever without control and cough, the sputum culture yield Mixed normal flora Growth 3+. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia from PICC and removed it on 2024/11/05.
    • Proto was consulted for anal pain, I&D on 2024/10/30 and abscess in 2 o’clock with mild extending, the anal wound culture: yield Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia coli.
    • After treatment, his fever subside and WBC up to 2250/uL on 2024/11/05.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/11/05 and OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC 5D
• 2024-09-01 ~ 2024-09-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received chemotherapy as FLAG-IDA on 2024/09/03 to 2024/09/07.
    • Betame eye drops 1 gtt OU TID during Ara-C.
    • Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# hs.
    • Neutropenia fever and GNB bacteremia from PICC, so we gave antibiotic as Mycamine + Cefepime + Targocid and removed PICC on 2024/09/12, recheck B/C on 2024/09/25.
    • Isolation during hospitalization.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/09/30 due to WBC up to 1970 and ANC 700. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vfend (voriconazole 200mg) 1# Q12H 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2024-07-17 ~ 2024-08-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute myeloblastic leukemia with relapse
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure post intubation on 2024-08-04 and extubation on 2024-08-09
    • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
    • Pulmonary aspergillosis
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Delirium
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent anti-Hbc: positive
    • Hypocalcemia
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received bone marrow with chromosome on 2024/07/18. Bone marrow showed compatible with relapsed acute myelogenous leukemia. PICC was done and will do the chemotherapy.
    • Hydrea 2# tid for leukocytosis in progress at first.
    • However, the patient was dyspnea with hemoptysis for recent 2 days. Dyspnea was noted and CXR showed progression of severe bilateral lung infiltration. Pulmonary hemorrhage was highly suspect, tranexamic acid 500mg INHL was prescribed. 2U pRBC and 2U LRP was given.
    • Due to respiratory failure, he received intubation with ventilator used. Bronchial angiography was arranged for checked bleed, which showed hyperemic change of bil. bronchial arterial territories (Embolization is not possible because it will cause necrosis of the following organs) Due to critical condition, he was transfer to MICU for intensive care on 2024/08/04.
    • After being transferred to the MICU, he remained on the ventilator support.
    • Empiric antibiotics with Imipenem (2024/08/05-08/12) and Targocid (2024/08/02-08/12) for pneumonia treatment.
    • Oral Baktar was given from 2024/08/02 to 08/08 to prevent PJP infection.
    • An antifungal drug with Earsix was administered from 2024/08/04-08/07, then switched to oral voriconazole (08/07-08/12) shift to ivd form (08/12-08/20) for BAL aspergillus antigen positivity and then shift to oral form since 2024/08/20. We comfirm ID man, who suggested oral form 3 months.
    • A bronchoscopy was performed, which revealed diffuse bloody secretion coating on the mucosa of bilateral accessible bronchial trees but no active bleeding.
    • Weaning programs were attempted, and extubation was successfully performed on 2024/08/09. Exchanged antibiotic to cefepime for pneumonia treatment.
    • On 2024/08/14, CXR reveals infiltration of bilateral lungs improved, so he was transferred to Hema ordinary ward on 2024/08/14.
    • At ONC ward, his condition got stable and NG tube was removed. Oxygen can be taper to room air and WBC up to 6860/uL on 2024/08/22.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/08/22. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D if diarrhea
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Vfend (voriconazole 200mg) 1# Q12H 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Dinco Syrup (codeine phosphate) 10mL HS 7D
• 2023-04-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O
    • 2023/04/14 WBC = 30.60 x10^3/uL;
    • 2023/04/07 WBC = 19.13 x10^3/uL;
    • 2023/04/14 PLT = 77 *10^3/uL;
    • 2023/04/07 PLT = 98 *10^3/uL;
    • 2023/04/07 Blast = 19.0 %;
  • P
    • Suspect Acute leukemia -> refer to ER for admission
• 2023-04-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • S
    • 177 cm, 70 kg, 60 y man
    • Occupation: Notebook R/D chief
    • PH: healthy platelet donor since 1992 until 2022
    • 2023-01-01: common cold, and anemia found, Hb: 10.0, in China
    • 2023-03-31: WBC 14000, Hb 11.1, Plt 122k, monocytes 20%, blast is found on PB smear
    • 2023-04-03: WBC 15400, Hb 11.2, blast 10.5%, mono 21%
    • 2023-04-06: BM exam at Shin Kong Hospital, acute leukemia was told
  • O
    • No hepatosplenomegaly
  • Imp:
    • Suspected Acute leukemia

[consultation]

• 2023-05-09 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • The 60 y/o man has AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) undergoing induction chemotherapy and is in the stage of neutropenia.
    • Because he has been feeling a heavy sensation of anal fullness and downward pressure, we need your help for management.
  • A
    • This is a case of AML with neutropenia. Anal pain and dysuria develo[ed thses days.
    • DRE: no palpable mass, no fistula, no abscess, rectal wall edema and wall swelling.
    • Suapect leukemic infiltration of the rectum, AML induced anorectal pain.
    • Please arrange pelvic MRI for detail information.
• 2023-05-09 Urology
  • Q
    • The 60 y/o man has AML under induction chemotherapy with neutropenia stage.
    • Due to acute urine retention cause unknown, so we need you for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • We were consulted for AUR s/p Foley
      • This 60 yo male has underlying BPH
      • PI: no straining, no weak stream
      • Lab: UTI
    • Impression: AUR due to UTI
    • Suggestion:
      • keep anti
      • keep Foley and alpha-blocker for one week
      • arrange UFM and PVR after Foley removal
• 2023-05-05 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • The 60 y/o man has AML under induction chemotherapy with neutropenia stage, he had spiky fever with shaking chills on 20230503.
    • We need you agree for give micarfuncgin. Thanks!
  • A
    • The 60-year-old AML male patient, who received recent chemotherapy, has neutropenic fever in recent two days.
    • CBC today revealed severe pancytopenia, with WBC only 90 and no neutrohils.
    • Besides Targocid and cefepime, anti-fungal Mycamine is added since yesterday for coverage of possible fungal infection, especially Candida species.
    • Please continue the present antimibrocial regimen and check blood culture report.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-09 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 30min D1-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3675mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-5 + idarubicin 8mg/m2 15mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 (Flag-Ida)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-09-03 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 30min D1-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-5 + idarubicin 8mg/m2 15mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 (Flag-Ida)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-07-31 - fludarabine 30mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 30min D1-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 4hr D1-5 + idarubicin 8mg/m2 15mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 (Flag-Ida)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2023-10-23 - cytarabine 3000mg/m2 5500mg NS 500mL 3hr D1-3 (HD Ara-C)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-09-08 - cytarabine 3000mg/m2 5500mg NS 500mL 3hr D1-3 (HD Ara-C)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-3
• 2023-07-20 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 80mg NS 100mL D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7 (daunorubicin/cytarabine 3+7, Q4W)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-7
• 2023-06-05 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 84mg NS 100mL D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 187mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7 (daunorubicin/cytarabine 3+7, Q4W)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-7
• 2023-04-20 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 84mg NS 100mL D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 187mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7 (daunorubicin/cytarabine 3+7, Q4W)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL] D1-7

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2024-11-18

[Insights and Recommendations for the Current Patient Undergoing Allo-PBSCT]

Key Summary

• Primary Diagnosis:
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) - Relapsed.
  • Partial remission with persistent CD117-positive blasts (10%, 2024-10-07).
• Relevant Complications:
  • Chronic Hepatitis B with delta-agent positivity.
  • History of sepsis, bacteremia, bronchopneumonia, and anal abscess.
  • Pulmonary aspergillosis (2024-08).
  • Cardiac history includes mild left ventricular dilatation.
  • Multiple liver cysts and a history of anal abscess requiring drainage.
• Current Medications:
  • Saline and Aqua Basy for supportive care.
  • Baraclude (entecavir) for Hepatitis B prophylaxis.
  • Ongoing antifungal therapy in the past for pulmonary aspergillosis.
• Laboratory Trends:
  • Leukocytes: Recovery to 4.87 x10^3/uL on 2024-11-17 post severe neutropenia during FLAG-IDA chemotherapy.
  • Platelets: Improved to 168 x10^3/uL on 2024-11-17, indicating recovery from thrombocytopenia.
  • Hemoglobin: Stable at 10.6 g/dL, reflecting sufficient anemia management.
  • CMV IgG positive, IgM negative: Indicates prior exposure but no active CMV infection.
• Vital Signs (2024-11-18):
  • Blood pressure is stable, with no hypoxemia observed (SpO2 95%-98%).
  • Temperature normalizing, reflecting afebrile status.
• Upcoming Allo-PBSCT:
  • Scheduled after FLAG-IDA salvage therapy.
  • Anticipated high risk of infection, bleeding, and GVHD.

Current Issues:

• Infection Risk:
  • History of neutropenic fever, bacteremia (E. coli, S. epidermidis), and pulmonary aspergillosis.
  • CMV IgG reactivity raises concerns for potential reactivation post-transplant.
• Hepatitis B Prophylaxis:
  • Entecavir is appropriately continued, given anti-HBc reactive.
• Supportive Care:
  • Thrombocytopenia and anemia are under control with platelet counts improving.

Recommendations:

• Pre-transplant Prophylaxis:
  • Ensure continuation of entecavir to prevent HBV reactivation.
  • Consider CMV prophylaxis (e.g., valganciclovir) due to IgG reactivity and the patient’s immunosuppressed state.
• Antifungal Coverage:
  • The history of pulmonary aspergillosis warrants antifungal prophylaxis. Consider voriconazole or posaconazole until immune recovery post-transplant.
• Antibacterial Prophylaxis:
  • Prophylactic fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin may be continued during neutropenia phases.
• Nutrition & Gastrointestinal Support:
  • Given the history of anal abscess and anorectal swelling, stool softeners (if needed) and monitoring for GVHD-associated colitis post-transplant are critical.
• Transfusion Thresholds:
  • Maintain hemoglobin > 8 g/dL and platelets > 20,000/μL during transplant conditioning.

Laboratory Monitoring

• Regular monitoring for:
  • CMV PCR (weekly post-transplant).
  • Liver function tests (risk of GVHD or drug-induced liver injury).
  • Serial fungal biomarkers (e.g., galactomannan) for early detection of invasive fungal infections.
  • Quantitative HBV DNA for monitoring breakthrough reactivation.

Guideline Integration

• Post-Transplant Immunosuppression:
  • Ensure monitoring for GVHD and initiating prophylaxis with agents like tacrolimus or cyclosporine as appropriate.
• Infection Prevention:
  • Strict isolation and hygiene protocols.
  • Aggressive management of febrile episodes.

[Minutes of Interprofessional Practice (IPP) and Family Meeting]

On 2024-11-18, from 15:00 to 16:15, the patient’s attending physician, Dr. Gao, convened an Interprofessional Practice (IPP) and Family Meeting.

The patient and his two daughters participated. Dr. Gao provided a detailed explanation of the patient’s condition, the expected outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Allo-HSCT), and the associated risks.

The patient raised questions about the five-year survival rate and post-transplantation precautions, which Dr. Gao addressed comprehensively. During the meeting, neither the patient nor the family raised any questions for other professionals.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the patient signed a consent form, agreeing to proceed with the allogeneic HSCT.

2023-05-11

• Please be aware that the patient’s renal function has been declining over the past three days. At present, there’s no need for a dose adjustment, but it’s crucial to continue monitoring closely.

  • 2023-05-11 Creatinine 1.11 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-09 Creatinine 0.92 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-08 Creatinine 0.65 mg/dL
    
  • 2023-05-11 eGFR 71.82
    
  • 2023-05-09 eGFR 89.19
    
  • 2023-05-08 eGFR 133.18

• Lab data has shown signs of recovery in the patient’s WBC count. However, the PLT count continues to hover at relatively low levels, never reaching 100K/uL.

  • 2023-05-11 WBC 2.38 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-09 WBC 0.24 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-08 WBC 0.12 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-06 WBC 0.12 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-05 WBC 0.09 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-03 WBC 0.24 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-05-02 WBC 0.32 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-29 WBC 0.53 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-27 WBC 1.64 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-26 WBC 2.75 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-24 WBC 8.09 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-23 WBC 18.55 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-22 WBC 25.63 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-21 WBC 40.55 x10^3/uL <= 4/20 started “daunorubicin/cytarabine 3+7”
  • 2023-04-19 WBC 35.06 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-16 WBC 37.99 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-14 WBC 30.60 x10^3/uL
    
  • 2023-04-07 WBC 19.13 x10^3/uL

• Indications for platelet transfusion include actively bleeding patients with thrombocytopenia who should receive immediate platelet transfusion to maintain platelet counts above 50K/uL in most bleeding situations, including disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and above 100K/uL in central nervous system bleeding.

• Unfortunately, there are no perfect tests to predict spontaneous bleeding. Studies in patients with thrombocytopenia suggest that spontaneous bleeding can occur even with platelet counts above 50K/uL. However, bleeding is much more likely when the platelet count falls below 5K/uL. For individuals with platelet counts between 5K and 50K/uL, clinical observations may be useful in deciding whether to transfuse platelets.

2023-04-21

• The patient started his first “3+7 daunorubicin/cytarabine” treatment on 2023-04-20 for his AML. No identified issue found in the active prescription.

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[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-14 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF2 Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-09 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF2 Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-10-24 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with Premature atrial complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-10-24 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • R/O left pleural effusion.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-09-11 CT - chest
  • Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission Solitary plasmacytoma not having achieved remission
  • Findings
    • Lungs: several reticular opacities in RLL and LLL (combined with subsegmental opacity).
    • Mediastinum and hila: left T7-8 paraspinal soft-tissue mass.
      • the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Pleura: minimal Lt-sided effusion
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • a Lt renal cyst measuring 5mm. several hepatic cysts measuring up to 6mm.
    • Visualized bones:
      • pathogical compression fracture of multiple vertebral bodies. osteolytic change in almost all visible vertebraes, ribs, clavicle, scapula, and pelvic bones.
  • Impression:
    • multiple myeloma diffusely involving the bones and left T7-8 paraspinal soft-tissue mass.
    • Platelike lung atelectasis in LLL and RLL of lungs.
• 2024-08-01 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric polyp, upper body, AW, s/p biopsy
    • Duodenal xanthomas, second portion
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-07-23 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cyst, right lobe
• 2024-03-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (123 - 33.6) / 123 = 72.68%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild mitral and pulmonic regurgitation; trivial tricuspid regurgitation
      
    • Thick IVS and LVPW, dilated LA
    • Sinus bradycardia, around 47bpm during the exam
• 2024-03-28 ECG
  • Marked sinus bradycardia
  • Left atrial enlargement
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-03-11 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with plasma cell myeloma
  • The section shows a picture of hypocellular marrow, less than 5% for age with hypoplasia of three lineages. Immunohistochemistry of CD138, kappa and lambda shows 80-90% of nucleated cells with predominantly lambda light chain. According to histopathologic finding and discussing with clinician, it is compatible with plasma cell myeloma.
• 2024-01-31 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • Liver cyst, S6
    • Pancreas masked by gas.
• 2023-11-23 Evoked Potentials
  • Findings
    • Normal waveforms of N9, N13, N20; Normal peak latencies of N9, N13, N20; Normal interpeak intervals of N13-20 following each median nerve stimulaiton.
    • Normal waveforms of N22, P40; Normal interpeak intervals of N22, P40; Normal interpeak intervals of N22-P40 following each tibial nerve stimulaiton.
  • Conclusion: This is a normal SSEP study.
• 2023-11-23 Evoked Potentials
  • Findings:
    • Delayed peak latencies and Normal CCTs following cortical and cervical stimulation during left ADM recording.
    • Normal peak latencies and CCTs following cortical, cervical, and lumbar stimulation during right ADM and bilateral AT recording.
  • Conclusion:
    • This probably abnormal MEP study suggests central motor conduction defect Above C-spine on left side.
• 2023-10-25 MRI - T-spine
  • MRI of thoracic spine without Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • multiple bone lesions with abnormal signal intensity in the thoracic spine and bilateral ribs, with the largest one involving left T7-8 vertebrae and ribs which measures about 4.1cm in maximal diameter. The number and size of the bone lesions overally decreased.
    • no evidence of abnormal signal lesion in visible spinal cord.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple myeloma with spine, ribs, paraspinal involvement. The number and size of the bone lesions overally decreased.
• 2023-09-18 SONO - abdomen
  • liver parenchymal disease
  • liver cysts
  • gallbladder polyps, sludge
  • right renal stone
  • pancreas masked by gas
• 2023-07-19 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes in a pattern of bigeminy
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2023-07-18 MRI - T-spine
  • Findings
    • Multiple diffuse spine, ribs destructions, with mild dural sac compression.
    • Normal cord size and signal intensity.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the masses or tumors.
    • A well enhancing mass at left T6-7 paraspinal region also was noted.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple myelomas, or Multiple spine, rib, paraspinal metatases as mentioned above.
• 2023-07-17 Patho - bone biopsy/curetting
  • Labeled as “T spine”, CT guided biopsy — plasmacytoma.
  • Section shows soft tissue with diffuse infiltration of plasmacytoid cells.
  • IHC stains: CK (-), CD138 (+, 100%), CD34 (-), kappa and lambda light chains: a predominant lambda sub-population.
• 2023-07-17 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — marked hypocellularity.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 1 % cellularity and neither atypical nor plasmacytoid cells present.
  • IHC stains: kappa light chain (-), lambda light chain (-).
• 2023-06-05 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Diagnosis
    • COPD
  • Conclusion
    • mild obstructive ventilatory impairment without significant reversibility

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-23 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription
    • Revlimid (lenalidomide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# PRNQ12H 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 3# HS 7D
• 2024-10-23 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 28D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# PRNHS 28D
• 2024-10-16 - SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription
    • Revlimid (lenalidomide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 3# HS 7D
• 2024-10-09 - SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription
    • Thado (thalidomide 50mg) 2# BID 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 3# HS 7D
• 2024-03-29 ~ 2024-04-08 POMR Cardiology Ye GuanHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma
    • Solitary plasmacytoma
    • Bradycardia
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B
    • Senile dementia
  • CC
    • Dizziness with nearly syncope and cold sweating for 5 minutes since last night. It was happened about four times in recent three year and improved spontaneously after a few minutes. His usually heart beat show 50+ bpm.
  • Present illness
    • This 71 years old male patient had the histories of colon cancer s/p about 20 years ago, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, senile dementia, HBV carrier and multiple myeloma with spines/ribs/paraspinal involvement (left T2, T6-7), pathological compression fractures of T-L spines; ECOG 1 s/p R/T and prednisolon used for symptoms relief. He regular at our Neuro/Oncology follow up.
    • According to patient statement, he felt sudden onset of dizziness with nearly syncope and cold sweating for 5 minutes since last night. It was happened about four times in recent three year and improved spontaneously after a few minutes. His usually heart beat show 50+ bpm. There was no decrease of urine output, PND, chest pain, radiation pain, cold sweating, increase of sputum or fever during this peroid. Due to bradycardia, the patient was brought to our ER for help.
    • At ER, his conscious clear with bradycardia (TPR: 35.7/37/18). The serum examination show pancytopenia (WBC: 2.2410^3/uL, Hb: 9.3g/dl, PLT 50 10^3/uL), impaired renal function without electrolyte unbalance (BUN 22 mg/dL, Creatinine 1.32 mg/dL, eGFR 56.83 ml/min/1.73m^2; Ca 2.18 mmol/L; Mg 1.7 mg/dL), mild elevation of D-dimmer (D-dimer 1777.00 ng/mLL).
    • Chest x-ray show cardiomegaly. EKG revealed sinus bradycardia and RBBB. Echocardiography was done and reveal 1. Adequate LV systolic function (LVEF 72%) with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state; 2. Mild mitral and pulmonic regurgitation; trivial tricuspid regurgitation; 3. Thick IVS and LVPW, dilated LA; 4. Sinus bradycardia, around 47bpm during the exam.
    • Intensive diuretics, MgSO4 and dopamine pump were administered. Under the impression of sinus bradycardia, he was admitted to our ward for further management and care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, vital sign was closely monitor. Telemetry was on for EKG monitor.
    • Oncologist was consulted for multiple myoma and DC thalidomide was suggested.
    • Bradycardia heart 40-60 bpm rate was noted. Sympthetic deneveration was suggested. Dopamine was given for sypathetic deneveration. We shift dopamine to Midorine on 2024/04/01. Blood pressure: supine 113/55, sit 129/61, stand 106/57, and therefore impression of postural hypotension was given.
    • For postural hypotension fludrocortisone was given.
    • Rehabilitation was consulted, bedside PT rehabilitation programs was arranged. Compression stockings was suggested.
    • Radiation Oncology was also consulted, CT simulation on 2024-04-08 14:30 and inform possible RT toxicity was done.
    • Productive cough was mention by the patient, Allegra and Romicon-A was given for symptoms relief.
    • Due to his stable condition, he was allowed to discharg on 2024/04/08. OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg 10mEq) 1# TID 7D
    • midorine 2.5mg 2# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Xanthium (theophylline 200mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2023-09-18 ~ 2023-10-05 POMR Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute hepatitis, favor Hepatitis B flare up.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B
    • Solitary plasmacytoma
    • Hypertension
    • Senile dementia
    • Insomnia
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
  • CC
    • Felt nausea, vomiting and mild dizziness about one week.
  • Present illness
    • This 71 years old male patient had the histories of colon cancer s/p about 20 years ago, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, senile dementia, HBV carrier and multiple myeloma with spines/ribs/paraspinal involvement (left T2, T6-7), pathological compression fractures of T-L spines; ECOG 1 s/p R/T and prednisolon used for symptoms relief. He regular at our Neuro/Oncology follow up.
    • This time, he suffered from felt nausea, vomiting and poor appetite for one week. He visited to our ER for help. He also complained about mild dizziness and felt palpitation noted.
    • At ER, blood test showed elevated of liver function (AST/ALT: 393/735 U/L) but no hyperbilirubinemia found.
    • EKG showed sinus rhythm with RBBB. Baraclude 0.5mg 1# po QD was given by himself payment.
    • Under the impression of 1. Acute hepatitis, favor HBV flare up; 2. Solitary plasmacytoma; 3. Hypertension; 4. Senile dementia.
    • He was admitted to our GI ward for management and further survey.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, self-paid Baraclude 0.5mg 1# po QD at first and shifted to NHI covered after hepatitis markers showed HBsAg positive and HBV-DNA 11400000 IU/mL.
    • We’ve also checked anti-HCV, anti-HAV IgM: both non-reactive.
    • Abdominal sonography was performed which revealed liver parenchymal disease; liver cysts; gallbladder polyps, sludge; right renal stone and pancreas masked by gas.
    • Oncologist was consulted for management of acute hepatitis, HBV flare up, favor plasmacytoma post oral prednisolone 5mg 1# po QD related who suggested discontinue compesolone and given best supportive care.
    • IV fluid supplement and primpream were used for symptoms relief. Follow up total liver functions on 9/23 that showed escalation of AST/ALT level but PT and total bilirubin was in normal limit.
    • There was no more nausea/vomiting after medical treatment. Explained this condition to himself and his family, they understood. Due to severe lower back pain, Radiation Oncologist was consulted who suggested R/T to L spine for 1800cGy/10 fx is suggested for pain control.
    • Follow up lab showed improved liver function test then he was discharged on 10/5 and will return to GI OPD later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID 6D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 6D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNBID 6D if lower back pain VAS > 2
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 6D
• 2023-07-16 ~ 2023-07-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Solitary plasmacytoma not having achieved remission
    • Hypertension
    • senile dementia
    • insomnia
  • CC
    • for right chest wall pain for two months, and suspected mutliple metasistas.
  • Present illness
    • This 71 years old male patient had the history of Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease, and hypertension with regular medical control.
    • According to his statement, he suffered from right chest wall painful sensation since this May. He went to JingMei Hospital for help and NSAID was administered.
    • Due to the symptoms persisted, so chest CT was arranged and revealed right 9th, left 3rd & 8th and T8 bone lession, suspected mutliple metas. He was referred to Oncology OPD for help. He denied having had a headache, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea, weakness, fever or chill, epigastralgia or tarry stool.
    • Under the impression of Solitary pulmonary nodule, suspected mutliple metas, he was admitted to our ward for tumor biopsy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received bone marrow was done on 2023/07/17, and the biopsy showed marked hypocellularity. IHC stains: kappa light chain (-), lambda light chain (-). Tramacet for pain control first.
    • Consulted Diagnostic Radiology for CT-guide biopsy, CT-guide report showed a mass lesion in left rib-spine. Under local anesthesia and CT-guiding, the 17-18G co-axial biopsy needle was inserted into the lesion and several tissue cords were obtained, and left rib-spine biopsy: plasmacytoma. IHC stains: CK (-), CD138 (+, 100%), CD34 (-), kappa and lambda light chains: a predominant lambda sub-population on 2023/07/17.
    • Folloed-up T- L spine MRI (2023-07-18): Multiple myelomas, or Multiple spine, rib, paraspinal metatases as mentioned above, so consulted Diagnostic Radiology for radiotherapy evaluation, and plan to receive radiotherapy will be arranged.
    • The abdomen SONO (2023-07-19) showed: 1. Probably, Parenchymal liver disease. 2. Liver cyst, S7. 3. GB sludge. 4. suspicious, Renal stone, right. 5. pancreas maskaed by gas.
    • After treatment, the symptom of rib pain improved. He can be discharged on 2023/07/20, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ6H 5D

[consultation]

• 2024-04-03 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 71 years old male patient had the histories of
      • colon cancer about 20 years ago
      • chronic obstruction pulmonary disease
      • hypertension
      • cardiac dysrhythmias
      • senile dementia
      • HBV carrier
      • multiple myeloma with spines/ribs/paraspinal involvement (left T2, T6-7), pathological compression fractures of T-L spines, ECOG 1 s/p R/T and prednisolon used for symptoms relief.
    • This patient had Multiple myelomas, or Multiple spine, rib, paraspinal metastasis s/p T spine RT from 2024/03/04 to 03/11.
    • After RT, symptoms of sympathetic denervation appear. HR 40-65 bpm and postural hypotension.
    • We need your expertise for his sympathetic denervation. We need your opinion is this permanent or transient denervation.
  • A
    • Subjective:
      • History: This is a 71 years old male patient had the histories of multiple myeloma with spines/ribs/paraspinal involvement (left T2, T6-7), pathological compression fractures of T-L spines, ECOG 1 s/p R/T and prednisolone for symptoms relief s/p thalidomide. Symptoms of sympathetic denervation, which include HR of 40-65 bpm and postural hypotension (dizziness and cold sweating), appear for weeks. ECG show sinus bradycardia with RBBB. Bone pain over left lower lateral ribs has been noted for weeks.
        • I. Previous RT: 1800cGy/10 fx to T1-L1, paraspinal tumors & Rt 9th rib on 2023/8/02; 1800cGy/10 fx to L2-SI joints on 2023/10/16; 2000cGy/10 fx to Rt lateral lower ribs on 2023/11/24; 1800cGy/10 fx to T11-SI joints on 2024/3/15.
        • 2. Other disease: colon cancer about 20 years ago; chronic obstruction pulmonary disease; hypertension; cardiac dysrhythmias; senile dementia; HBV carrier.
        • 3. Family history: denied.
          • A. Habit: Alcohol: denied; Smoking: quitted for 21 yr; betel nut: denied.
          • B. Married. Caregiver: his wife and single daughter. Job: retired from EPA. Mild or no economic stress at least.
          • C. Language: Mandarin. Taiwanese.
          • D. Religion: Buddhism.
    • Objective:
      • I. General Condition-ECOG: 2.
      • 2. PE, 2024/04/03: No palpable SCF LAPs.
      • 3. Pathology, 2024/03/11, Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with plasma cell myeloma; immunohistochemistry of CD138, kappa and lambda shows 80-90% of nucleated cells with predominantly lambda light chain.
      • 4. Images:
        • A. Chest CT, 2023/07/10: at least 4 mass lesion at lung, and right 9th, L’t 3rd, L’t 8th, T8 bone lesion, suspected multiple metastasis. Multiple osteolytic lesions are noted over his spines, scapula, ribs. Multiple compression fractures of T-L spines are noted.
        • B. Spine MRI, 2023/07/18: Multiple diffuse spine, ribs destructions, with mild dural sac compression. Normal cord size and signal intensity. After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the masses or tumors. A well enhancing mass at left T6-7 paraspinal region also was noted. IMP: Multiple myelomas, or Multiple spine, rib, paraspinal metatases as mentioned above.
        • C. Spine MRI, 2023/10/25: multiple bone lesions with abnormal signal intensity in the thoracic spine and bilateral ribs, with the largest one involving left T7-8 vertebrae and ribs which measures about 4.1cm in maximal diameter. Imp: Multiple myeloma with spine, ribs, paraspinal involvement. The number and size of the bone lesions overall decreased.
        • D. IgA: 3203 (2024/3/20).
    • Diagnosis:
      • Multiple myeloma with spines, ribs, paraspinal involvement (left T2, T6-7), pathological compression fractures of T-L spines, s/p R/T and prednisolone for symptoms relief s/p thalidomide; ECOG 2; R/I sympathetic denervation by left paraspinal tumors at T spine level.
    • Plan:
      • R/T to rib metastasis & paraspinal tumors for 2000cGy/10 fx is suggested for pain & symptom control.
      • I arrange CT simulation on 2024-04-08 14:30 and inform possible RT toxicity.
      • I have educated this patient to watch out postural hypotension.
• 2024-04-02 Rehabilitation
  • A
    • Main problem: orthostatic hypotension.
      • We were consulted for bedside rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • Walk ID / BADL ID
    • Physical examination
      • 2024/04/02 16:37 T/P/R: 36.5’C / 49bpm / 16bpm BP:103/55mmHg Body weight: 70.95
      • Consciousness: E4V5M6
      • Cognition: grossly intact
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 4+/4+
        • LUE/LLE 4+/4+
      • Mobility: walk to toilet under minA
      • BADL: light hygiene ID / heavy hygiene: modA
    • Impression
      • Orthostatic hypotension
      • Bradycardia
      • Multiple myeloma with multiple spine, rib, paraspinal metastasis s/p T spine radiation therapy
      • Suspect sympathetic denervation
      • Hypertension
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT rehabilitation programs (especially lower limb strength training).
      • Goal: improve endurance and muscle strength; improve orthostatic hypotension.
      • It is recommended the patient wear elastic stockings to increase blood return.
• 2024-03-29 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For Multiple myeloma and bradycardia. Thanks you!!
    • This 71 years old male patient had the histories of colon cancer s/p about 20 years ago, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, senile dementia, HBV carrier and multiple myeloma with spines/ribs/paraspinal involvement (left T2, T6-7), pathological compression fractures of T-L spines; ECOG 1 s/p R/T and prednisolon used for symptoms relief. He regular at our Neuro/Oncology follow up.
      
    • According to patient statement, he felt sudden onset of dizziness with nearly syncope and cold sweating since last night. It was happened about four times in recent three year and usually heart beat show 50+ bpm. There was no decrease of urine output, PND, chest pain, radiation pain, cold sweating, increase of sputum or fever during this peroid.
    • Due to bradycardia, the patient was brought to our ER for help. At ER, his conscious clear with bradycardia (TPR: 35.7/37/18).
    • The serum examination show pancytopenia (WBC: 2.2410^3/uL, Hb: 9.3g/dl, PLT 50 10^3/uL), impaired renal function without electrolyte unbalance (BUN 22 mg/dL, Creatinine 1.32 mg/dL, eGFR 56.83 ml/min/1.73m^2; Ca 2.18 mmol/L; Mg 1.7 mg/dL), mild elevation of D-dimmer (D-dimer 1777.00 ng/mL).
    • Chest x-ray show cardiomegaly. EKG revealed sinus bradycardia and RBBB. Echocardiography was done and reveal 1. Adequate LV systolic function (LVEF 72%) with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state; 2. Mild mitral and pulmonic regurgitation; trivial tricuspid regurgitation; 3. Thick IVS and LVPW, dilated LA; 4. Sinus bradycardia, around 47bpm during the exam.
    • Intensive diuretics, MgSO4 and dopamine pump were administered. Under the impression of sinus bradycardia, he was admitted to our ward for further management and care.
      
    • After adimission, we kept dopamine pump (25ml/hr) and plus theophylline for bradycardia. Telemetry was administrate for monitor EKG.
  • A
    • This 71 year old man is a case of multiple myeloma, COPD, HTN, senile dementia, and HBV carrier. He was admiited due to dizziness and cold sweating. ECG show sinus bradicardia with RBBB.
    • We are consulted for further evaluation.
    • Suggestion:
      • Please discontinue thalidomide
      • Treat bradycardia as your expertise
      • Arrange our OPD after discharge.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-23 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VRD)
• 2024-10-16 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VRD)
• 2024-10-11 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-09-25 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-09-18 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-09-11 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-09-04 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-08-28 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-08-21 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-08-07 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.0mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-07-17 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-07-10 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.0mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-07-03 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.0mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-06-26 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-06-19 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-06-12 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-06-05 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-05-29 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-05-15 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-05-08 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-04-24 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)
• 2024-04-18 - bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg SC 3min (VTD)

Chemotherapy regimens for multiple myeloma: Bortezomib (Velcade), lenalidomide (Revlimid), and “low dose” dexamethasone (VRd) - 2024-10-30 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F91054

• Cycle length: 21 days.
  • Regimen
    • Bortezomib
      • 1.3 mg/m2 SC
      • Given as a single SC injection.
      • Days 1, 8, and 15
    • Lenalidomide
      • 25 mg by mouth
      • Administer with water. Swallow capsule whole; do not break, open, or chew.
      • Daily, on days 1 through 14
    • Dexamethasone
      • 40 mg by mouth
      • Take with food (after meals or with food or milk) in the morning.
      • Days 1, 8, and 15

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2024-11-14

[tube feeding - Proper administration of controlled-release and enteric-coated medications]

OxyContin (oxycodone 10 mg) is a controlled-release tablet. According to the medication guide, patients should swallow the tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water. The tablet must not be moistened, soaked, or licked before swallowing. Crushing, chewing, or dissolving the tablet is strictly prohibited, as it may result in uncontrolled release of oxycodone, risking a potentially fatal overdose.

Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5 mg) is an enteric-coated tablet, so breaking or crushing it is not recommended for tube feeding.

2024-10-30

[considering dexamethasone reintroduction in VRd therapy]

VRd is a common treatment regimen for multiple myeloma. It consists of three drugs:

• Velcade (bortezomib) - a proteasome inhibitor
• Revlimid (lenalidomide) - an immunomodulatory drug
• Dexamethasone - a steroid

Starting a VRd cycle requires an ANC ≥ 1000/microL and platelets ≥ 70,000/microL. If platelets fall below 50,000/microL or ANC drops below 1000/microL on day 15, withhold that day’s bortezomib dose. If doses are repeatedly withheld, reduce the bortezomib level and decrease lenalidomide by 5 mg daily. Growth factor support may be provided on day 8 for prolonged ANC < 500/microL.

There are no recent dexamethasone records in PharmaCloud. Reintroducing dexamethasone (40 mg) on days 1, 8, and 15 could complete the VRd regimen.

• 2024-10-30 HGB 7.8 g/dL
• 2024-10-28 HGB 7.9 g/dL
• 2024-10-24 HGB 9.4 g/dL
• 2024-10-23 HGB 9.3 g/dL
• 2024-10-09 HGB 9.2 g/dL
• 2024-09-18 HGB 10.2 g/dL
• 2024-09-04 HGB 11.0 g/dL
• 2024-08-21 HGB 10.7 g/dL
• 2024-08-07 HGB 11.0 g/dL
• 2024-07-23 HGB 11.8 g/dL
• 2024-07-10 HGB 11.7 g/dL

Regarding anemia in multiple myeloma:

• Anemia is a common complication in multiple myeloma, occurring in about 65% of patients at diagnosis1.

• Multiple myeloma can cause anemia by:

  • Crowding out normal red blood cells in the bone marrow with myeloma cells
  • Interfering with normal blood cell production

• Anemia in multiple myeloma patients often improves as the myeloma is treated effectively2. As myeloma cells die off, healthy cells can normalize red blood cell levels.

• Some myeloma treatments, including Revlimid (part of the VRd regimen), can potentially cause or worsen anemia as a side effect2.

• Treatment options for anemia in myeloma patients include:

  • Red blood cell transfusions (for short-term relief)
  • Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) for longer-term management1

• Treating the underlying multiple myeloma with regimens like VRd is often the primary way to address anemia in these patients.

• If anemia persists after myeloma treatment, other causes should be considered, such as iron deficiency2.

Citations:

• 1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16163188/
• 2 https://healthtree.org/myeloma/community/articles/about-anemia-in-multiple-myeloma
• 3 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vrd-multiple-myeloma
• 4 https://www.healthline.com/health/multiple-myeloma/vrd-multiple-myeloma

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-29 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortuous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at left brachiocephalic vein is found.
  • Faint alveolar opacity over Right lower lobe is found.
• 2024-10-27 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Plate density over right lower, r/o atelectasis.
  • No cardiomegaly.
  • Tortuous thoracic aorta with intimal calcification.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • S/P port-A insertion via left subclavian vein.
• 2024-10-27 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Left posterior fascicular block
  • Bifascicular block
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-23 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Normal appearance of trachea and bil. main bronchus.
  • A linear density at right lower lung zone.
  • Normal size of heart.
• 2024-10-21 PET
  • The lesions of focal wall thickening of small bowel with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP shown on the prior abdomen CT reveal markedly increased FDG uptake in the right lumbar region of abdomen, highly suspected lymphoma.
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral para-aortic spaces, celiac chain, left upper and lower mediastinal spaces, left infra-clavicular fossa, left supraclavicular fossa, left neck, and spleen, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Highly suspected diffuse large-B cell lymphoma, c-stage IIIS, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
• 2024-10-09 Patho - small intestine resection for tumor
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Small intestine, ileum, segmenta; resection —- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, with necrosis and perforation
    • B: Lymph node, mesentery, excision —- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 2 segments of small intestine measuring 46 cm and 28 cm in length, respectively. Grossly, the 46-cm-long segment reveals a tumor, measuring 6.5 x 4.0 cm, and enlarged mesentery lymph nodes, measuring up to 5.0 x 4.0 x 2.8 cm. On cutting, the tumor is gray, solid, elastic and focal necrosis. The tumor is 15 cm away and 9 cm away from the bilateral resection margins. The 28-cm-long segment reveals a ruptured tumor, measuring 8.0 x 6.5 cm, and enlarged mesentery lymph nodes, measuring up to 6.0 x 4.2 x 4.0 cm. On cutting, the tumor is gray, solid, elastic, necrosis, and ruptured. The tumor is 9.2 cm away and 9 cm away from the bilateral resection margins.
      • Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-2: bilateral resection margin, 46-cm-long segment; A3: small intestine, non-tumor, 46-cm-long segment; A4-7: tumor, 46-cm-long segment; A8-11: mesentery lymph nodes, 46-cm-long segment; A12-13: bilateral resection margin, 28-cm-long segment; A14: small intestine, non-tumor, 28-cm-long segment; A15-18: tumor, 28-cm-long segment; A19-22: mesentery lymph nodes, 28-cm-long segment.
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several pieces of mesentery lymph nodes, measuring up to 2.4 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm. All for section in a cassette B.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Sections show small intestine, lymphoid tissue, and fibroadipose tissue with diffuse infiltration of large pleomorphic lymphoid tumor cells.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+),CD10(-), CD5(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), C-MYC(-), MUM1(+), CD30(focal +), CD56(-), and Cyclin D1(-). The Ki-67 is about 50-70%.
      • Focal tumor necrosis and perforation of the small intestine is noted.
        
    • B: Section shows lymphoid and fibroadipose tissue with infiltration of large pleomorphic lymphoid tumor cells.
• 2024-10-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (147 - 71.7) / 147 = 51.22%
    • TAPSE (mm) = 21.3
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 50 ~ 51.9
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 50.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Borderline LV systolic function with very mildly global hypokinesis
    • Mild MR, trivial AR and TR
    • Dilated LA and LV; thick IVS and LVPW
• 2024-10-04 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-10-04 Lung Function Flow Volume Test
  • poor test
  • r/o severe restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2024-10-02 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Focal wall thickening of small bowel (srs7, img85) with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP.
    • Bil. pleural effusions.
    • Colonic diverticula.
    • Duodenal diverticulum.
    • Right renal cyst (1.6cm).
    • Collapse of gallbladder.
    • Small amount ascites. Some lymph nodes at mediastinum and retroperitoneum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Focal wall thickening of small bowel (srs7, img85) with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP r/o malignancy.
    • Bil. pleural effusions.
    • Small amount ascites.
• 2024-10-02 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-10-02 KUB
  • Degeneration of bony structures.
  • Stool retention in bowl.
• 2024-10-02 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at right lower lung zone.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
• 2024-09-16 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2024-09-16 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-09-12 Pathology Level IV
  • Intestine, large, descending colon, polypectomy — hyperplastic polyp
  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, biopsy removal— hyperplastic polyp
  • Stomach, prepyloric antrum, AW, biopsy — healing ulcer. No H.pylori present
• 2024-09-11 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Gastric healing ulcers, two, S1, s/p biopsy one of both at prepyloric antrum, AW
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb to SDA
    • Duodenal diverticulum, two, 2nd portion
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-09-11 Colonoscopy
  • Colonic polyp, IIa, 4mm, transverse colon, s/p biopsy removal (A)
  • Colonic polyp, Is, 6mm, descending colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy.(B)
  • Diverticulosis, ascending to transverse colon.
  • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2024-09-11 SONO - abdomen
  • Contracted GB
  • CBD was masked
  • Renal cyst, RK
• 2024-08-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (149 - 57) / 149 = 61.74%
    • TAPSE (mm) = 20
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 60
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with hypokinesis of lateral and apical inferior wall
    • Dilated LV, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, trivial AR, TR
• 2024-08-12 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Improved myocardial perfusion to the lateral wall (LCx territory) of LV comared with the previous study on 2022-01-26.
  • However, there is still (1) moderately mixed myocardial ischemia with infarction in the inferior wall (RCA territory), and (2) mild myocardial ischemia at the basal anterior wall (LAD territory) of LV.
  • Mild dilatation of LV is noted on both post-stress and resting images, indicating congestive heart failure.
• 2022-03-17, -03-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2022-03-16 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of CAD, TVD s/p PTCA plus DES for P-LAD , M-LAD and D-LCX, DM, HTN and Hyperlipidemia.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with new angina with Th-201 scan (+). The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family. Risks, complications and alternative treatments were reviewed. Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right radial artery
      
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter and right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion. The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 cc. The patient was treated with Heparin and NTG.
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 17.5
    • Left Main :
      • patent
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • about 30 % stenosis at P-LAD
      • no singicant ISR at P- to M-LAD and M-LAD
      • 90 % ostial stenosis at D1 with TIMI 3 flow
    • Left Circumflex :
      • 90 % stenosis at M-LCX
      • Total occlusion at D-LCX
      • Gr 1/3 collateral flow to d-LCX
    • Right Coronary :
      • about 80 % stenosis at M-RCA, hypoplasia with small vessel
    • In conclusion : CAD, TVD
    • Recommendation : PCI for LCX
  • Intervention Summary
    • LCX-M, Pre-DS = 90%
      • MLD/RVD = 0.5/3.26 mm to 2.57/3.58 mm, Post Balloon DS = 28%.
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F CLS3.5.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 2.75 X 15 mm. Pressure: 8-12 atmospheres.
    • LCX-D, Pre-DS = 100%
      • MLD/RVD = 0/2.5 to 0/2.5 mm, Post Balloon DS = 99-100%.
      • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F CLS3.5.
      • Guiding catheter2: APT Medical Microcatheter 1.9F 130cm.
      • Guiding catheter3: Asahi Caravel microcatheter.
      • Guide Wire: Terumo Runthrough Hypercoat.
      • Guide Wire2: Asahi Gaia Second.
      • Guide Wire3: Asahi Gaia Third.
      • Balloon: Terumo Ryurei. 1.0 X 5 mm. Note: 10.
    • under microcatheter support, failed to pass the lesions with runthrough hypercoat and gaia 2 then successful with Gaia 3
    • balloon dilatation with Ryurei balloon 1.0x5 mm with 10 atoms with seasaw technique but failed
      
    • In conclusion : CAD, TVD s/p successful POBA for M-LCX, suboptimal for D-LCX
    • Recommendation : to keep DAPT, F-U ECG and cardiac enzyme
• 2022-01-26 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably moderately mixed myocardial ischemia with infarction in the inferior wall (RCA territory) and lateral wall (LCx territory) of LV.
  • No dilatation of LV is noted on both post-stress and resting images.
• 2022-01-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (80.8 - 25.6) / 80.8 = 68.32%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Thickening of IVS
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis qwith trivial AR, mild MR and TR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2021-04-19 Color Fundus Photography
  • Indication: cataract os, DM+
  • Report: Fundus: macular mottling ou no DMR (ou)
• 2020-10-21 ENT Hearing Test
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average R’t 46 dB HL, L’t 48 dB HL
    • R’t normal to severe SNHL.
    • L’t normal to profound SNHL.
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type Ad.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
• 2019-10-11 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2019-10-04 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably severe myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of infarction at the inferoposterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the septum and lateral wall.
• 2019-09-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (66.3 - 21.4) / 66.3 = 67.72%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV performance
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis with trivial AR; mild MR, TR and PR
    • Mild hypokinesis of inferioposterior wall
• 2018-06-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (86.3 - 21.9) / 86.3 = 76.42%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.7
  • Conclusion
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Trivial TR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Dilated LA, septal hypertrophy

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-02 ~ 2024-10-24 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Li ChaoZhu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of ileum, non-GCB subtype, stage IIIS, status post laparoscopy and segmental resection of ileum with anastomosis on 2024-10-09; ECOG 0
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
    • Heart failure, unspecified
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • I had right lower abdomen dull pain for a while.    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 73-year-old man, with past medical history of
      • HTN for 10+ years under medical control
      • DM for 15+ years under medical control
      • Hyperlipidemia for 5+ years under medical control
      • Coronary artery disease, triple-vessels coronary artery disease staus post successful plain old balloon angioplasty for middle-left circumflex coronary artery, suboptimal for distal-left circumflex coronary artery on 2022/03/16
      • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate) for years.
    • He was admitted this time for treatment of bilateral pleural effusion and suspected small bowel tumor. According to the patient, loss of appetite with weight loss over 6 kg was noted for recent 2 months. General malaise, dyspnea on exertion and fatigue were also noted recently. He denied nausea, vomiting, coffee ground vomitus, tarry stool or bloody stool. These days, abdominal distentsion with RLQ pain was noted. Edema over both lower legs and eyelids progressed recently. Due to the symptoms, he visited to our ER for help.
    • At ER, vital sign showed T/P/R: BT 37.2’C, HR 102 bpm, RR 22 per min, BP: 152/66 mmHg. Physical examination revealed RLQ tenderness and bilateral pittind edema. Lab data showed microcytic anemia and elevated troponin. Abdominal CT showed focal wall thickening of small bowel with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP r/o malignancy, bilateral pleural effusions.
    • Under the impression of suspected small bowel lymphoma, or GIST, he was then admitted for further management and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, follow cardiac enzymes with Tropnin-I on 2024/10/02 showed 342.6 pg/ml and 2024/10/04 showed 226.3 pg/ml, Consulted CV and suggest follow echocardiography on 2024/10/07 showed: 1) Borderline LV systolic function with very mildly global hypokinesis. 2) Mild MR, trivial AR and TR. 3) Dilated LA and LV; thick IVS and LVPW.
    • On DM diet 1800kcal/day. He had fever and empirical antibiotic with Brosym 4gm iv q12h was prescribed.
    • Follow laboratory data on 2024/10/04 showed Hb:8.6g/dl and transfusion PRBC 2U ST.
    • Follow blood sugar was hyperglycemia and insulin scale treatment.
    • Refollow laboratory data showed Hb:9.1g/dl and transfusion PRBC 2U ST for correct Hb.
    • After well explaining for patient and his wife elective tumor excision was suggested.
    • He recevied laparoscopy and segmental resection of ileum with anastomosis.
    • Post operation, NPO with NG decompression PPN with Smofkabiven 1448ml add addaven was supplement. Abdomen wound with skin stapler was clear was noted. JP drain x 2 with light blood fluid was noted. He had flatus on 2024/10/16. Then, he try sip water was smoothly and remove NG on 2024/10/17.
    • The pathology report showed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype, with necrosis and perforation.
    • We consulted Hematology and Oncology on 2024/10/17 and suggested: 1) Arrange PET scan for staging. 2) Keep best supportive care, we will discuss with patient about further care. Arrange port-A insertion on 2024/10/23.
    • After try oral diet step by step. Wound CD with Aq-BI QD was done and the surgical wound condition was well. Wound care was educated. Under the condition was stable, he was discharged home with JP drain and ambulatory follow-up was mandatory.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC 7D
• 2022-03-15 ~ 2022-03-18 POMR Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Angina pectoris
    • Coronary artery disease, triple-vessels coronary artery disease staus post successful plain old balloon angioplasty for middle-left circumflex coronary artery, suboptimal for distal-left circumflex coronary artery on 2022/03/16
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Exertional dyspnea and chest tightness while walking for 3~4 flight of stairs or walking for 100m or walking over 5~10 min in the recent 1~2 months.
  • Present illness history
    • This 71 years old female has histories of:
      • HTN for 5~10+ years with antihypertensives tx
      • DM for 15+ years with OADs tx
      • Hyperlipidemia for 5+ years
      • Two vessels coronary artery disease on left circumflex artery and left anterior descending artery (D2) post coronary angiography on 2015/12/16
      • Triple vessel coronary artery disease post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty plus drug eluting stents for proximal and middle left anterior descending coronary artery and distal left circumflex coronary artery on 2019/10/11
      • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate) for years
    • According to the patient and medical records, he complained of exertional dyspnea and chest tightness while walking for 3~4 flight of stairs or walking for 100~150m or walking over 5~10 min in the recent 1~2 months. The symptoms lasted for 3~5 minutes and subsided after rest. So, we arranged Tl-201 stress myocardial perfusion scan on 2022/01/26, which showed probably moderately mixed myocardial ischemia with infarction in the inferior wall (RCA territory) and lateral wall (LCx territory) of LV. At the same time, 2D transthoracic echocardiography was also completed. that revealed EF 68.3%; 1. Adequate LV and RV systolic function; 2. Possibly impaired LV relaxation; 3. AV sclerosis qwith trivial AR, mild MR and TR; 4. No regional wall motion abnormalities. Thus, cardiac catheterization was indicated and suggested.
    • Under the impression of ischemic heart disease and angina pectoris. After well explanation the risk and the procedures to the patient and family, he was admitted to ward on 2022/03/15 for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • During admission, Cardiac catheterization was arranged on 2022/03/15 after well explained the risk and the procedures to the patient and family. Coronary angiography was done via right radial artery smoothly, which revealed triple-vessels coronary artery disease staus post successful plain old balloon angioplasty for middle-left circumflex coronary artery, suboptimal for distal-left circumflex coronary artery.
    • After intervention, we kept Plavix and aspirin 1# QD use. The right wrist cath wound healed well. No ecchymosis developed but there was no hematoma or bruit. He also deniend chest tightness or dizziness. Under stable hemodynamics, he was discharged on 2022/03/18 and OPD followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Amepiride (glimepiride 2mg) 0.5# BIDAC 7D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Lipanthyl Supra FC (fenofibrate 160mg) 1# QOD 7D
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Trajenta (linagliptin 5mg) 0.5# QD 7D
    • Tulip FC (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QOD 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 2# TID 7D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2019-10-10 ~ 2019-10-14 POMR Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • I20.9 - Angina pectoris
    • I25.110 - Triple vessel coronary artery disease post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty plus drug eluting stents for proximal and middle left anterior descending coronary artery and distal left circumflex coronary artery on 2019/10/11
    • I10 - Essential hypertention
    • E78.2 - Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • E11.9 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • CC
    • Exertional dyspnea while walking for 3 flight of stairs or walking for 100m or walking over 5min in the recent 6 months. The symptoms associated with palpitation and weakness.
  • Present illness history
    • The 68 years old man had past history of:
      • 1. HTN for 8 years with antihypertensives treatment.
      • 2. DM for 14 years with OADs.
      • 3. Hyperlipidemia for 5 years.
      • 4. Two vessels coronary artery disease on left circumflex artery and left anterior descending artery (D2) post coronary angiography on 2015/12/16.
    • He was regular our OPD follow up.
    • This time, he was admitted via our OPD because of exertional dyspnea while walking for 3 flight of stairs or walking for 100 meters or walking over 5 min in the recent 6 months. The symptoms associated with palpitation and weakness. He denied cold sweating and no radiation to jaw or shoulder. It may be relieved after rest.
    • At CV OPD, advance survey with treadmill exercise test was performed on 2019/09/05 showed:
      • 1. ECG: CRBBB.
      • 2. No significant ST-T change during exercise and recovery phases.
    • The thallium scan was performed on 2019/10/04 that showed: Probably severe myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of infarction at the inferoposterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the septum and lateral wall.
    • The echocardiography was performed on 2019/09/05, showed LVEF 67%:
      • 1. Normal chamber size.
      • 2. Adequate LV and RV performance.
      • 3. Possibly impaired LV relaxation.
      • 4. AV sclerosis with trivial AR ; mild MR, TR and PR.
      • 5. Mild hypokinesis of inferioposterior wall.
      • Cardiac catheterization was indicated and suggested.
    • After well explanation the risk and the procedures to the patient and family, he was admitted to ward for further evaluation and management on 2019/10/10.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, his consciousness was clear and stable vital sign. Due to impaired renal function, we gave hydration and used prophylactic Acetin 600 mg for preventing of contrast-induced nephropathy before and after cardiac catheterization.
    • The coronary angiography was done via right radial artery smoothly which revealed showed triple vessel coronary artery disease:
      • 1. patent of left main.
      • 2. diffuse atherosclerosis with 75 % stenosis at P- left anterior descending coronary artery, 70 % stenosis at M- left anterior descending coronary artery, 60 % ostial stenosis at D1, large D1.
      • 3. total occlusion at D- left circumflex coronary artery with Gr 2/3 intracoronary collaterals, dominant vessel.
      • 4. 60-70 % diffuse stenosis at M- right coronary arteryA, non-dominant vessel
    • We complete percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty plus drug eluting stents for left anterior descending coronary artery - proximal (onyx 2.75x18 mm), left anterior descending coronary artery - middle (onyx 2.5x15 mm) and left circumflex coronary artery - distal (onyx 2.25x26 mm).
    • Post percutaneous coronary intervention, he tolerated this procedures well without complications. Mild ecchymosis was developed over right radial artery puncture area. After compression and closely monitor, the puncture wound healed well and no expansion of ecchymosis. Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus plavix for post percutaneous coronary intervention and stenting treatment.
    • Then follow-up cardiac markers were found was stationary. EKG showed: Normal sinus rhythm. Under stable hemodynamic and symptoms improved, she was discharged on 2019/10/14 and ordinary patient department followed up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Tulip (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QOD 7D
    • Blopress (candesartan 8mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75 mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Lipanthyl Supra ( fenofibrate 160 mg) 1# QOD 7D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Amepiride (glimepiride 2 mg) 0.5# 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 2# TID 7D

[consultation]

• 2024-10-30 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • He had admitted to our GS ward under Dr. Li’s service on 2024/10/02 for small bowel tumor surgery and discharged on 2024/10/24 with 2 JP drains.
    • This time, he admission to our ward under the impression of hypoglycemia. An episode of fever and chillness was noted on 2024/10/29 and he was now under Sintrix and metronidazole.
    • We sincerely need your profession for the evalution of the surgery wound and JP drains of this patient.
  • A
    • S: Mr. Yang is a patient of diffuse large B cell lymphoma s/p OP in the Oct. He is admitted to hospital due to episode of hypoglycemia.
    • Suggestion:
      • Please keep antibiotics
      • Keep JP drain and wound CD
      • Please appoint GS OPD after discharge.
• 2024-10-17 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • Under the impression of suspected small bowel lymphoma, or GIST, he was then admitted for further management and treatment.
    • He recevied laparotomy with segmental resection of ileum with anastomosis.
    • The pathology report showed Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+),CD10(-), CD5(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), C-MYC(-), MUM1(+), CD30(focal +), CD56(-), and Cyclin D1(-). The Ki-67 is about 50-70%.
    • We need your help for further treatment for chemotherapy or other survey.
  • A
    • S
      • This is a 73-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and triple-vessel disease. He underwent successful plain old balloon angioplasty for a mid-left circumflex coronary artery lesion on 2022/03/16, with a suboptimal result for the distal left circumflex artery. He also has chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate).
      • Over the past two months, the patient reported a loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss of more than 6 kg. He also experienced general malaise, dyspnea on exertion, and fatigue. Due to these symptoms, he visited our ER.
      • On physical examination, right lower quadrant tenderness and bilateral pitting edema were noted. Abdominal CT revealed focal wall thickening of the small bowel with adjacent fat stranding and regional lymphadenopathy, raising suspicion of malignancy. Bilateral pleural effusions were also observed.
      • With a provisional diagnosis of small bowel lymphoma or gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), the patient was admitted for further evaluation and management. He underwent laparotomy with segmental resection of the ileum and anastomosis. Pathology revealed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), non-GCB subtype. Immunohistochemical staining showed the following: CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(-), CD5(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(-), C-MYC(-), MUM1(+), CD30 (focal +), CD56(-), and Cyclin D1(-). The Ki-67 index was approximately 50-70%.
      • We are consulted for further recommendations.
    • Suggestion:
      • Arrange PET scan for staging
      • Keep best supportive care, we will discuss with patient about further care.
• 2024-10-04 Cardiology
  • Q
    • He suffered from RLQ dull pain and tenderness for a while. He visited to ER for help and follow Abdominal CT showed focal wall thickening of small bowel with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP r/o malignancy, bilateral pleural effusions.
    • The laboratory data had anemia Hb:6.9mg/dl and transfusion PRBC 4U. Cardiac enzymes Troponin-I 286.4 to 342.6 pg/ml. We refollow cardiac enzymes CK 25, CK-MB 0.6 and Troponin-I 226.3 pg/ml.
    • Under the impression of suspected small bowel lymphoma, or GIST. He need operation for further management. We need your professional evaluation for help.
  • A
    • S
      • The 73 years old male patient, a case of
        • CAD, TVD, old inferiposterior MI s/p PCI
        • DM
        • HTN
        • Hyperlipidemia
      • He is admitetd due to severe anemia and abd CT shows small bowel tumor, r/o malianancy. Surgical intervention is considerred therefore CV man is consulted.
        • Exertional dyspnea and occasionally chest tightness was present.
    • O
      • ECG shows sinus tachycardia m CRBBB
      • CXR shows cardiomegaly
      • Abd CT shows bilateral pleural effusion
      • HS troponin-i shows 286 to 342 to 226 pg/ml
      • Hb 6.9 to 8.6 mg %
      • NT proBNP 6529
      • 2024-08 echo:
        • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with hypokinesis of lateral and apical inferior wall
        • Dilated LV, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
        • Mild MR, trivial AR, TR
      • 2024-08 Th-201 scan
        • Improved myocardial perfusion to the lateral wall (LCx territory) of LV comared with the previous study on 2022-01-26.
        • However, there is still (1) moderately mixed myocardial ischemia with infarction in the inferior wall (RCA territory), and (2) mild myocardial ischemia at the basal anterior wall (LAD territory) of LV.
      • 2022-03 CAG:
        • Left Main : patent
        • Left Anterior Descending : about 30 % stenosis at P-LAD
          • no singicant ISR at P- to M-LAD and M-LAD
          • 90 % ostial stenosis at??D1 with TIMI 3 flow
        • Left Circumflex : 90 % stenosis at M-LCX
          • Total occlusion at D-LCX , Gr 1/3 collateral flow to d-LCX
        • Right Coronary : about 80 % stenosis at M-RCA, hypoplasia with small vessel
        • CAD, TVD s/p successful POBA for M-LCX, suboptimal for D-LCX
    • Suggestion
      • echocardiography F-U
      • monitor I/O and BW, to avoid fluid overload
      • to hold plavix 7 days before surgical intervention
      • The CV risks of OP and anesthesia notify to the patient and family
• 2024-10-02 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • Triage level: 3 Shortness of breath > Asthma and PEFR is 40-60% of the expected value (moderate). Complaints of breathlessness, edema of both lower limbs, and right abdominal pain. Chest tightness for two days
    • 2024-09-25 microcytic anemia was noted for several weeks
    • UGI and LGI endoscopy: no malignancy
    • PH; ANEMIA
    • NKDA
  • A
    • Assessment
      • anemia, cause?
      • CT scan: mesenteric tumor, nature? DDx: small bowel lymphoma, or GIST
    • Suggestion
      • correct anemia with transfustion with LPPRBC
      • control heart failure
      • further treatment for mesenteric tumor of small bowel.
• 2024-10-02 Cardiology
  • Q
    • Triage level: 3 Shortness of breath > Asthma and PEFR is 40-60% of the expected value (moderate). Complaints of breathlessness, edema of both lower limbs, and right abdominal pain. Chest tightness for two days
    • 2024-09-25 microcytic anemia was noted for several weeks
    • UGI and LGI endoscopy: no malignancy
    • PH; ANEMIA
    • NKDA
  • A
    • S: 73 year-old male had CAD and anemia and peptic ulcer history.
      • He recieved Plavix instead of aspirin since August, 2024.
      • CXR mild cardiomegaly and lung markings
    • O:
      • LAB
        • hsTnI 286.4, CKMB 1.7
        • NTproBNP 6595.9, CRP 1.3, Cre 1.24, ALT 3, K 3.4, albumin 3.3, Hb 6.9
      • 20240911 EGD:
        • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal); Hiatal hernia; Gastric healing ulcers, two, S1, s/p biopsy one of both at prepyloric antrum, AW; Superficial gastritis; Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb to SDA; Duodenal diverticulum, two, 2nd portion; CLO(-); path: ulcer, No H. pylori
      • 20240911 Colon scope:
        • Colonic polyp, IIa, 4mm, transverse colon, s/p biopsy removal; Colonic polyp, Is, 6mm, descending colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy; Diverticulosis, ascending to transverse colon; Internal hemorrhoid; path: hyperplastic polyp
      • echocardiogram 20240816:
        • LVEF 61%; hypokinesia of lateral wall, inferior wall
      • SPECT 20240812
        • Improved myocardial perfusion to the lateral wall (LCx territory) of LV comared with the previous study on 2022-01-26.
        • However, there is still (1) moderately mixed myocardial ischemia with infarction in the inferior wall (RCA territory), and (2) mild myocardial ischemia at the basal anterior wall (LAD territory) of LV.
        • Mild dilatation of LV is noted on both post-stress and resting images, indicating congestive heart failure.
    • Impression
      • Demand ischemia, related to worsening anemia
      • Angina and chronic CAD (triple vessels, 20220316 no LAD ISR, LCX distal CTO with collateral, RCA hypoplasia)
      • heart failure
      • mild hypokalemia and hypoalbuminemia
    • Suggestion
      • transfusion for anemia and then give furosemide
      • angidil infusion and keep plavix + PPI
      • may repeat hsTnI/CK-MB level
      • KCl supplement

[surgical operation]

• 2024-10-09
  • Surgery
    • Operation
      • Laparoscopy
      • Segmental resection of ileum with anastomosis
  • Finding
    • Laparoscopy: two bulky small bowel tumors in ileum with moderate ascites.
    • Two small bowel tumor mass in ileum with suspicous of perforation and enlarged mesenteric LNs
    • Resected ileum length: 100cm
    • Cytology: ascites x 1
    • Drain: 19Fr Blake drain x 2, in the pelvic cavity and anastomosis site

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2024-11-13

[Optimizing Cefepime Dosing in Acute Kidney Injury]

Lab data:

• 2024-11-13 Creatinine 3.06 mg/dL

• 2024-11-12 Creatinine 2.70 mg/dL

• 2024-11-11 Creatinine 2.33 mg/dL

• 2024-11-09 Creatinine 2.01 mg/dL

• 2024-11-05 Creatinine 1.52 mg/dL

• 2024-10-29 Creatinine 1.10 mg/dL

• 2024-11-13 eGFR 21.42 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-11-12 eGFR 24.74 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-11-11 eGFR 29.33 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-11-09 eGFR 34.78 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-11-05 eGFR 48.02 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-10-29 eGFR 69.74 ml/min/1.73m^2

The patient’s renal function is declining, as shown by the steady rise in serum creatinine levels and corresponding decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Over the past two weeks, the eGFR has dropped from 69.74 ml/min/1.73m² on 2024-10-29 to 21.42 ml/min/1.73m² on 2024-11-13. This significant reduction in renal function suggests that the dosing of cefepime should be reassessed to prevent potential accumulation and toxicity, given cefepime’s primarily renal clearance.

Recommendations:

• Adjust Cefepime Dose:

  • Based on the provided dosing guidelines for a creatinine clearance (CrCl) of 11–29 ml/min, cefepime should be adjusted to 2 g every 24 hours. This would better align with the patient’s current renal function, as indicated by their eGFR of 21.42 ml/min/1.73m² on 2024-11-13.
  • Monitor renal function closely: Given the recent downward trend, if CrCl drops below 10 ml/min, further reduce cefepime to 1 g every 24 hours.

• Renal Function Monitoring: Continue to monitor creatinine levels daily to catch any further decline in renal function promptly. This will help in making timely dosing adjustments and ensuring appropriate therapeutic levels of cefepime.

• Consider Alternative Causes for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Evaluate for possible contributing factors to the patient’s renal decline, such as other nephrotoxic medications, dehydration, or infection-related kidney injury. Addressing reversible causes could help stabilize or improve renal function.

• Evaluate for Signs of Cefepime Toxicity: Watch for symptoms of neurotoxicity, which is more likely in cases of renal impairment and cefepime accumulation (e.g., confusion, seizures, encephalopathy). Early recognition of these signs can prompt reevaluation of dosing or the need for an alternative antibiotic.

[Bedside Visit - Family plans patient transfer to Tri-Service General Hospital]

Today 2024-11-13, around 14:45, I visited the patient. His wife mentioned that, after discussion with the patient’s siblings, they intend to transfer him to Tri-Service General Hospital tomorrow.

I reminded her to continue monitoring his kidney function and hemoglobin levels after the transfer. She expressed that, as this is the first time someone in her family has been diagnosed with cancer, she has felt understandably anxious and overwhelmed. She conveyed her gratitude to the medical team and apologized if, in recent days, any unintended offense was caused.

2024-11-11

[Bedside Visit]

I visited the patient on 2024-11-11 at approximately 11:50. The patient was in bed, with a newly hired caregiver by his side. The patient’s wife mentioned that after the abdominal drainage tube was removed last Friday (2024-11-08), ascites accumulated quickly, possibly also contributing to the low blood pressure observed on the following morning (Saturday, 2024-11-09). She questioned whether the tube may have been removed too early.

I informed her that I had observed the drop in blood pressure on Saturday morning and had contacted the nursing station to request a pause on the blood pressure medication. However, I advised that any concerns about the drainage tube should be discussed with the physician.

Regarding medication, I explained that waiting for the patient’s condition to stabilize before initiating chemotherapy is likely the most prudent approach.

It appears the patient’s wife still has unresolved questions regarding treatment and care, so it may be beneficial for team members in charge to reach out and address her concerns.

[Optimizing Care for AKI and Heart Failure] According to AKI diagnostic criteria, which typically involve a sudden increase in serum creatinine, this case meets the following criteria:

• Absolute Increase in Serum Creatinine:
  • There’s an increase from a baseline (approximately 0.91–1.12 mg/dL in mid to late 2024-10) to 2.33 mg/dL by 2024-11-11, showing a rise well above the threshold for AKI (>= 0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours or >= 1.5 times baseline within 7 days).
• Trend:
  • Creatinine rose from 1.10 mg/dL on 2024-10-29 to 2.01 mg/dL by 2024-11-09, and then to 2.33 mg/dL by 2024-11-11, confirming a significant, sustained increase over days, which aligns with AKI progression. This creatinine trend is consistent with AKI.

Given the rapidly accumulating ascites, managing the patient’s AKI and heart failure becomes more complex, especially regarding fluid management.

• Fluid Management and Diuresis
  • Ascites and Fluid Restriction: Rapid ascites production might suggest advanced heart failure or possible other involvement. A careful fluid restriction plan is essential to avoid worsening ascites and to support kidney function.
  • Diuretic Adjustment: Ascites management often requires diuretics, particularly spironolactone or furosemide in combination. However, in the context of AKI, diuretic doses must be titrated cautiously. Paracentesis may be indicated for symptom relief and to manage fluid overload more effectively if diuretic therapy is insufficient or contraindicated due to worsening kidney function.
  • Monitoring Electrolytes and Renal Function: Rapid ascites management can cause electrolyte shifts (especially potassium) and exacerbate AKI. Frequent monitoring of renal function and electrolytes is necessary, especially if diuretics are used aggressively.

[Evaluation of the acitive medication list]

• Potentially Nephrotoxic Agents
  • Ketorolac (10 mg capsule) is an NSAID that can worsen kidney function, especially in AKI. It was prescribed PO ST 2024-11-11 early morning.
  • Febuxostat (gout medication) should be used cautiously, as it may also impact kidney function.
• Electrolyte Management and Volume Control
  • Electrolyte Solution (TAITA NO.5): While electrolyte solutions can help correct imbalances, fluid overload is a risk in patients with ascites and heart failure.
    • Recommendation: Closely monitor fluid balance and consider limiting volume administration if signs of overload worsen.
  • Dextrose and Sodium Chloride IV Solutions: These are likely for hydration or medication dilution.
    • Recommendation: Use cautiously, as excess IV fluids can exacerbate ascites and heart failure. Regular reassessment of fluid needs is necessary.
• Antibiotics and Infection Control
  • Cefepime (broad-spectrum antibiotic): This is appropriate if there’s an infection contributing to AKI or if sepsis is suspected. Recommendation: Ensure renal dosing adjustments are made for cefepime, as it is cleared by the kidneys.
  • Metronidazole: Effective for anaerobic infections and compatible with renal dosing. Continue if clinically indicated.
• GI Medications
  • Pantoprazole and Famotidine: Both are acid-reducing agents that can prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in a patient with multiple medications and stress factors.
    • Recommendation: Continue if GI protection is needed, but avoid duplication. One acid reducer may be sufficient.
  • Senoside (Through): A laxative that may be used for constipation.
    • Recommendation: Continue with caution, as dehydration from laxatives can worsen AKI.
• Pain Management
  • Tramadol and Acetaminophen (Tramacet): This combination is relatively safe for pain control in renal impairment compared to NSAIDs. However, acetaminophen dose should be monitored to avoid hepatotoxicity, especially if liver function is compromised by heart failure or ascites.
  • Avoid NSAIDs (like ketorolac) and use tramadol/acetaminophen cautiously if pain control is essential.
• Heart Failure and Hypertension Medications
  • Atorvastatin and Plavix (Clopidogrel): These are generally safe, but atorvastatin may need dose adjustment if the patient’s liver function is compromised.
  • Linagliptin (Trajenta): This diabetes medication is generally safe in kidney impairment and does not require renal dose adjustment, making it a good choice if the patient has diabetes.
• Antipsychotics and Antidepressants
  • Quetiapine and Venlafaxine: Often used for mood stabilization or anxiety management.
    • Recommendation: Monitor for potential sedation or hypotensive effects. These should be continued only if they are crucial to mental health management.
• Special Considerations for Paracentesis and Albumin Infusion
  • Therapeutic Paracentesis: For significant ascites causing discomfort or respiratory compromise, paracentesis may be necessary. Post-paracentesis albumin infusion can help maintain intravascular volume and prevent further renal impairment.
  • Frequent Monitoring Post-Paracentesis: Kidney function and blood pressure should be monitored post-procedure, as removal of ascitic fluid can lead to circulatory changes that impact kidney perfusion, especially in the context of AKI and heart failure.

2024-11-06

[Balancing Cancer Treatment and Cardiovascular Risk]

Pre-Existing Conditions and Cardiac History (Pre-2024)

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD):
  • This patient has a documented history of triple-vessel coronary artery disease, undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in 2019 and 2022.
  • Reports indicate chronic ischemic heart disease with prior interventions in the LAD and LCX.
• Heart Failure and Myocardial Ischemia:
  • Past myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT) and echocardiography results show mixed ischemia and reduced ejection fraction, especially in RCA and LCX territories.
  • Despite PCI, myocardial ischemia persists, and heart failure is evident, suggesting limited viability in specific regions.
• Comorbidities: Long-standing hypertension (HTN), diabetes mellitus (DM), hyperlipidemia, and chronic kidney disease (CKD, Stage 3), contributing to overall cardiovascular risk.

Presentation with New Symptoms and Diagnosis of DLBCL (Mid-2024)

• Onset of Lymphoma Symptoms:
  • In mid-2024, the patient developed right lower abdominal pain, weight loss, malaise, and dyspnea on exertion, accompanied by notable weight loss and worsening fatigue.
• Initial Imaging and Lab Findings:
  • Abdominal CT and PET scans revealed focal thickening in the small intestine with significant lymph node involvement, suggestive of a malignancy.
• Pathology Confirmation:
  • Surgical biopsy confirmed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), non-GCB subtype, which is associated with poorer prognosis and often requires aggressive chemotherapy for effective management.

Treatment and Complications Post-Lymphoma Diagnosis (October 2024)

• Surgical Intervention:
  • Segmental resection of the ileum was performed due to the extent of the lymphoma, which was complicated by necrosis and perforation in the bowel.
• Cardiovascular and Renal Monitoring:
  • Elevated cardiac biomarkers, troponin I levels, and persistent pleural effusion suggest stress-induced ischemia or ongoing heart failure.
  • A recent echocardiogram showed borderline left ventricular function with mild mitral regurgitation (MR), further confirming a fragile cardiovascular state.

Challenges with Chemotherapy Planning:

• Due to the patient’s cardiac fragility, conventional R-CHOP therapy poses a significant risk, particularly because of doxorubicin’s cardiotoxicity.

[Managing Renal Impairment in a Patient with Lymphoma]

Given the patient’s recent laboratory data showing a notable increase in creatinine levels from 1.10 mg/dL on 2024-10-29 to 1.52 mg/dL on 2024-11-05, there are several considerations and recommendations:

Assessment and Potential Causes

• Renal Impairment:
  • The increase in creatinine suggests worsening renal function, which may impact the choice and dosing of chemotherapy.
  • Possible causes could include:
    • Dehydration or reduced oral intake, which is common in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
    • Medication toxicity, especially in patients receiving agents like cisplatin (in DHAP, ESHAP, GDP regimens), or other nephrotoxic drugs often used in DLBCL treatment.
    • Underlying chronic kidney disease (CKD) or disease progression (e.g., renal involvement by lymphoma).
• Impact on Chemotherapy Choice:
  • This patient’s renal function deterioration requires careful re-evaluation of the chemotherapy regimen, especially if it includes nephrotoxic agents.
  • Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide, both components of R-miniCHOP, are generally hepatically metabolized but should be monitored closely, as kidney impairment can alter drug clearance.
  • Dose Adjustments: For R-miniCHOP, certain modifications may be needed, particularly with medications cleared by the kidneys (e.g., cyclophosphamide).

Recommendations

• Optimize Hydration:
  • Encourage adequate hydration to support renal function. If oral intake is insufficient, consider intravenous hydration as needed.
  • Monitor fluid balance to avoid fluid overload, especially with concurrent heart disease.
• Frequent Monitoring:
  • Renal Function: Monitor creatinine and eGFR levels frequently, especially before each chemotherapy cycle, to assess any further deterioration.
  • Electrolytes: Renal impairment can cause electrolyte disturbances; monitor potassium and other electrolytes closely.
• Potential Chemotherapy Adjustments:
  • Avoid additional nephrotoxic medications whenever possible.
• Explore Underlying Cause:
  • Investigate Potential Contributing Factors: Consider evaluating for signs of volume depletion, infection, or possible lymphoma-related renal infiltration.
  • Renal Ultrasound: If no clear reversible cause for the worsening renal function is identified, renal ultrasound or other imaging studies may be warranted to rule out structural changes or obstruction.
• Cardio-Renal Monitoring:
  • With the known heart disease and borderline kidney function, coordinate with cardiology to manage fluid status, as aggressive hydration may need to be balanced carefully to avoid exacerbating heart failure.

[Navigating Treatment Challenges in Elderly Patients with DLBCL]

For this elderly patient with heart failure, renal impairment, and other comorbidities. Focus on balancing efficacy with potential toxicity, especially considering cardiac safety and tolerability. Possible regimens for DLBCL might be:

R-GCVP

• Rationale: R-GCVP (rituximab, gemcitabine, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisone) avoids anthracyclines, reducing cardiotoxicity risks and is also less nephrotoxic compared to other regimens. Gemcitabine has a lower renal burden and is often used in renal-compromised patients, making this regimen especially favorable for an elderly, comorbid patient.
• Supporting Evidence: NCCN guidelines suggest R-GCVP as a safer choice for elderly patients with significant comorbidities who cannot tolerate anthracyclines. It also has manageable toxicity for renal impairment with dose adjustments.

R-CEOP

• Rationale: R-CEOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, vincristine, prednisone) substitutes etoposide for doxorubicin, reducing cardiac risk. Etoposide is generally well-tolerated and, at adjusted doses, can be considered in patients with renal impairment, though renal function monitoring is essential.
• Supporting Evidence: NCCN highlights R-CEOP for patients with cardiac risk, particularly those unable to tolerate anthracyclines.

R-CDOP

• Rationale: R-CDOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, liposomal doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) replaces standard doxorubicin with liposomal doxorubicin, which has reduced cardiac toxicity. However, liposomal formulations still require caution in renal impairment and advanced age due to potential cumulative renal stress.
• Supporting Evidence: Liposomal doxorubicin is noted in NCCN as an alternative in patients with cardiac risks, but renal function should be monitored closely to manage potential nephrotoxic effects.

R-mini-CHOP

• Rationale: Though well-tolerated in the elderly, R-mini-CHOP (reduced-dose R-CHOP) includes doxorubicin, which still poses a cardiotoxicity risk, even at lower doses, and may stress renal function over time. Renal impairment necessitates careful monitoring and may still require dose adjustments.
• Supporting Evidence: NCCN and related studies suggest R-mini-CHOP is effective for elderly DLBCL patients but with caution for cardiac and renal effects.

R-CEPP

• Rationale: R-CEPP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, prednisone, procarbazine) replaces doxorubicin, minimizing cardiac risks but adds procarbazine, which is potentially nephrotoxic. Procarbazine’s metabolism and excretion increase renal strain, necessitating adjustments or avoidance in renal-compromised patients.
• Supporting Evidence: Although R-CEPP is used when doxorubicin is contraindicated, renal impairment presents a challenge with procarbazine’s renal metabolism.

DA-R-EPOCH

• Rationale: DA-R-EPOCH (dose-adjusted rituximab, etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin) is intensive and generally reserved for high-risk, aggressive lymphomas (e.g., double-hit cases). Its high renal and cardiac toxicity profile makes it inappropriate for elderly patients with renal impairment or cardiac dysfunction.
• Supporting Evidence: NCCN suggests DA-R-EPOCH for aggressive presentations or double-hit lymphomas, but it is typically not advised for frail, elderly patients due to its toxicity.

Summary: For this case with renal impairment, heart failure, and advanced age, R-GCVP emerges as the most balanced regimen, followed by R-CEOP and R-CDOP. These regimens provide efficacy while minimizing renal and cardiac strain, with R-GCVP being the most favorable given its relatively lower toxicity profile.

Key Actionable Insights:

• Dose Adjustments: For any regimen, careful dose adjustments are required, especially for renal function.
• Close Monitoring: Regular assessment of renal function and hydration status to avoid exacerbating renal impairment.
• Supportive Care: Consider erythropoietin-stimulating agents for anemia management if indicated and safe, given renal constraints.

[Addressing Acute GI Bleeding and Anemia in this Vulnerable Patient]

Lab data

• 2024-10-29 Stool OB 4+
• 2024-11-05 HGB 8.9 g/dL
• 2024-10-29 HGB 10.8 g/dL
• 2024-10-27 HGB 10.6 g/dL
• 2024-10-14 HGB 12.0 g/dL

The recent laboratory findings indicate a concerning trend in hemoglobin levels, dropping from 12.0 g/dL on 2024-10-14 to 8.9 g/dL on 2024-11-05. This decline is accompanied by a positive fecal occult blood test (Stool OB: 4+), suggesting active gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.

Comments and Clinical Insights

• Active GI Bleeding: The positive stool occult blood test (4+) with a significant drop in hemoglobin over a short period strongly suggests ongoing GI bleeding. This bleeding could be a result of underlying GI pathology (e.g., ulcers, gastritis, or malignancy).
• Risk of Worsening Anemia: This ongoing bleed may lead to further anemia, which could compromise the patient’s overall stability and interfere with future chemotherapy tolerability. Given the patient’s advanced age, heart impairment, and renal impairment, rapid declines in hemoglobin can pose additional risks, including worsening heart failure and potential renal ischemia due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
• Cardio-Renal Complications: The low hemoglobin levels, alongside heart and renal compromise, present a challenge. Both anemia and bleeding can worsen heart failure and increase the likelihood of renal ischemic injury.

Suggested Actions and Management Plan

• GI Consultation: A GI specialist should evaluate the patient for endoscopy (both upper and lower GI) to identify the source of bleeding. This assessment is essential to control the bleeding and prevent further drops in hemoglobin.
• Consideration for Blood Transfusion: With the current hemoglobin level at 8.9 g/dL and active bleeding, transfusions might be considered to maintain hemoglobin levels. Blood transfusions should be carefully administered with close monitoring of fluid status to avoid fluid overload.
• Withholding Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents Temporarily: If the patient is on any anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy (such as Plavix), reassess the necessity in the context of active GI bleeding. Temporary withholding might be appropriate, especially if bleeding is confirmed and deemed significant.
• Fluid Management with Diuretics: Given the patient’s heart and renal impairments, managing fluids becomes critical. Furosemide or other loop diuretics might be cautiously used to control fluid status if transfusions are given. Close monitoring of electrolytes and renal function is needed.
• Regular Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Monitoring: Frequent checks of hemoglobin and hematocrit (e.g., every few days) are essential to monitor the bleeding’s impact and assess the effectiveness of any interventions.

[Pharmacist’s Note: 2024-11-06 13:30 - Visit to Ward 12B]

During my visit to Ward 12B at approximately 13:30 today, I observed that the patient was awake, lying supine in bed, and appeared slightly weak. The primary caregiver is the patient’s wife, who also seemed somewhat fatigued from continuous caregiving responsibilities. She reported a recent lower back strain, which currently prevents her from bending down.

According to the patient’s wife, he has been experiencing frequent episodes of fever. She noted a recent downturn in his mood, likely due to disease developed, and prefers not to disclose detailed information about his condition to him to avoid increasing his anxiety. She also expressed a need for psychological counselling, as the sudden health changes have significantly impacted their family life and routine.

The couple has two daughters who studied abroad but are now working domestically. However, due to their busy work schedules, they have found it challenging to contribute consistently to his care.

In line with a holistic approach to care, I encouraged the family to view these changes positively and adapt as best as possible. I recommend that the healthcare team consider initiating a referral for psychological counselling to provide support for both the patient and his wife.

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[lab data]

2024-08-07 Anti-HAV IgM Nonreactive
2024-08-07 Anti-HAV IgM Value 0.24 S/CO

2024-08-07 HBeAg Nonreactive
2024-08-07 HBeAg Value 0.365 S/CO

2024-08-07 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-08-07 HBsAg Value 0.53 S/CO

2024-08-07 Anti-HBs >1000.00 mIU/mL

2024-08-07 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-08-07 Anti-HBc Value 3.38 S/CO

2024-08-07 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-08-07 Anti-HCV Value 0.05 S/CO

2024-08-07 Anti-HAV IgG Reactive
2024-08-07 Anti-HAV IgG Value 9.39 S/CO

[exam finding]

• 2024-08-23 Patho - pancreas total/subtotal resection
  • Diagnosis
    • Small intestine, Ampulla of Vater, pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIA, pT3bN1(if cM0)
    • Small intestine, duodenum, pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) — Adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Pancreas, pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) — Adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Stomach, pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, peri-pancreatic, dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/3)
    • Lymph node, peri-CBD, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, No. 3, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/0)
    • Lymph node, No. 4, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Lymph node, No. 6, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Lymph node, No. 8 and 12, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/7)
    • Lymph node, No. 13, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Lymph node, No. 5, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, cystic, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) with partial gastrectomy
    • Specimen and size
      • Duodenum: 15.0 cm in length
      • Head of pancreas: 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
      • Stomach: 7.5 cm along LC and 10.0 cm along GC
      • Common bile duct: 6.3 cm in length
      • Gallbladder: 6.5 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm
    • Tumor Site: Intra-ampullary and invasion to duodenum and pancreas
    • Tumor Size: 2.5 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: proximal gastric resection margin; A2: distal small intestine resection margin; A3: CBD resection margin; A4: pancreatic resection margin; A5: stomach; A6: duodenum; A7: pancreas; A8-18: tumor (A8-11, A12-15: the same level); A18: lymph node, peir-CBD; A19: lymph node, peri-pancreas; B1-2: lymph node, No. 3; C: lymph node, No. 4; D: lymph node, No. 6; E1-2: lymph node, No. 8 and 12; F: lymph node, No. 13; G: lymph node, No. 5; H: gallbladder and cystic lymph node.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma, pancreaticobiliary type
    • Histologic Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension in Centimeters (cm): 2.5 cm
      • Additional Dimension in Centimeters (cm): 2.0 x 2.0 cm
    • Tumor Extent (select all that apply)
      • Invades into muscularis propria of duodenum
      • Extends more than 0.5 cm into pancreas
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
      
    • MARGINS
      • Margin Status for Invasive Carcinoma: All margins negative for invasive carcinoma
        • Closest Margin(s) to Invasive Carcinoma (select all that apply): Deep (retroperiteneum)
        • Distance from Invasive Carcinoma to Closest Margin: 0.1 cm
      • Proximal stomach resection margin: 12.2 cm
      • Distal duodenal resection margin: 10.5 cm
      • Pancreatic duct resection margin: 1.2 cm
      • Common bile duct resection margin: 3.5 cm
    • REGIONAL LYMPH NODES: please see diagnosis
    • PATHOLOGIC STAGE CLASSIFICATION (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (select all that apply): Not applicable
        
      • pT Category: pT3b: Tumor extends more than 0.5 cm into the pancreas
      • pN Category: pN1: Metastasis to one to three regional lymph nodes
        
      • pM Category (required only if confirmed pathologically): if cM0
    • Additional Findings (select all that apply): High grade pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia is seen.
• 2024-08-19 PET
  • No focal lesion of increased FDG uptake at the pancreatic head.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the right main bronchus, the nature is to be determined (inflammation/infection process, tumor or othe nature ?), suggesting bronchoscopy for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in focal lesions in the right lobe of the liver, probably benign in nature, suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Increased accumulation of FDG in both kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
• 2024-08-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (126 - 36.2) / 126 = 71.27%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71.3 - 63.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with mild AR
    • Normal MV with trivial MR
    • Mild concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-08-16 Lung Flow Volume Chart
  • Normal spirometry
• 2024-08-15 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Perifissural nodule at right middle lobe measuring 1.0cm is found. LUng meta is less likely but follow up is suggested.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Dilated IHDs and CBD s/p stent placement.
    • Several low density lesions at both lobes of liver are found. One enhanced cyst at S7 is found. r/o abscess.
  • Imp:
    • Right middle lobe single nodule. Meta is less likely.
    • Compatble with ampulla Vater tumor with dilated biliary trees.
• 2024-08-14 MRI - pancreas
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue mass 1.8 x 1.4 cm in the pancreatic head, causing dilatation of the proximal bile duct and the upstream pancreatic duct.
      • This mass shows hyperintensity on T1WI, isointensity on T2WI, and mild hyperintensity on DWI. During dynamic study, this mass shows poor enhancement.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head is highly suspected.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 2.1 cm in S2).
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.8 cm).
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head is highly suspected.
• 2024-08-14 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • CBD stent at place; The CBD stent was pulled out about 2-3cm with the forcep
• 2024-08-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: ampullary tumor
  • Findings:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface with homogenous echotexture.
      • Two anechoic lesions were noted at both lobe, right: 1.77cm; left: 1.46cm.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Some echogenic material in the GB.
      • Bilateral IHD dilatation.
      • Tube in the dilated CBD.
    • Portal vein and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • One 2.79cm anechoic lesion at the left kidney.
    • Pancreas:
      • Dilated MPD, size: 0.52cm.
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cysts
    • Gallbladder sludge
    • CBD and bilateral IHD dilatation with CBD stent in-situ
    • Renal cyst, left kidney
    • Dilated MPD
• 2024-08-12 Patho - duodenum biopsy
  • Labeled as “Amuplla of vater”, biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows duodenal type mucosa with marked hemorrhage, crush artifact, and small irregular glands.
  • IHC stain of cytokeratin highlights infiltrative neoplastic glands
• 2024-08-12 Abdomen - supine (diaphragm)
  • S/P CBD stenting.
  • Radiopaque spot(s) at left renal region r/o renal stone(s).
  • Stool retention in the bowel.
• 2024-08-09 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP
  • Indication: Ampullary tumor
  • Symptoms: Obstructive jaundice
  • Premedication: Buscopan IV + Gascon PO
  • Anesthesia: IV anesthesia
  • Equipment: GIF-H260
  • Findings
    • Duodenum
      • not checked
    • Papilla
      • Slight buldging with normal mucosa at papilla
    • Pancreatic duct
      • not done
    • Common bile duct
      • Dilated CBD up to 13.9 mm, with a suspicious distal CBD stricture of 11.3 mm in length.
    • Intrahepatic bile duct
      • not opacified
    • Gallbladder
      • not opacified
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ampullary tumor, unexposed type, s/p EST, s/p biopsy
    • Distal CBD stricture, possibly CBD involvement by the ampullary tumor, s/p ERBD
  • Suggestion:
    • Monitor post-ERCP complication
    • Pursue pathology result
• 2024-08-09 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS
  • Diagnosis：
    • Ampulla of Vatar tumor, pT3NxMx if tissue proof for malignancy
    • CBD and MPD dilatation
    • Left renal cyst
  • Suggestion:
    • Arrange ERCP for tissue proof
• 2024-08-06 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement
    • Dilatation of bilateral IHDs and CBD, P-duct with prominent soft tissue around distal CBD, enlarged lymph node or pancreatic tumor? Suggest further study.
    • Liver cysts, up to 2.3cm in S2.
    • Bilateral renal cysts, up to 2.8cm in left kidney.
    • RML tumor, 1.1cm.
  • Impression:
    • Biliary tract dilatation (bilateral IHDs, CBD and P-duct), with prominent soft tissue around distal CBD, enlarged lymph node or pancreatic tumor? Suggest further study.
    • Liver and renal cysts.
    • RML tumor, 1.1cm.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-08 ~ 2024-09-06 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of ampulla of vater; pT3bN1(cM0) pStage IIIA, status post pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) with lymph noted dissection on 2024/08/22. ECOG:1
    • Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device with port-A on 2024/09/05.
    • Obstructive jaundice status post Endoscopic Retrograde Biliary Drainage with stent on 2024/08/09
    • Hyperplasia of prostate
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Progressive poor appetie,body weight loss 7 kgw in two months and tea-color urine since 2024/08/01    
  • Present illness history
    • This 69-year-old male has the history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, mild atheromatous lesion in bilateral carotid bulbs, under medical therapy.
    • This time, he sufferred from progressive poor appetie, body weight loss 7 kgw in two months and tea-color urine since 2024/08/01, he came to GI OPD on 2024/08/06 where lab data showed elevated hepatobiliary enzyme (AST = 666 U/L, Alkaline phosphatase = 263 U/L; Bilirubin T = 7.11 mg/dL). There was no chills or fever, no nausea or vomiting, no abdominal fullness, no dyspnea or cough, no diarrhea or constipation found. No TOCC history was noted.
    • Then he was came to ER where physical exam showed icteric sclera, abdomen soft, no tenderness. Blood analysis showed mild anemia, no leukocytosis, elevated hepatobiliary enzyme (AST/ALT =666/271 U/L, r-GT = 716 U/L; Alkaline phosphatase = 263 U/L; Bilirubin T/D = 6.97/4.75 mg/dL).
    • Abdominal CT was performed and revealed: 1) Biliary tract dilatation (bilateral IHDs, CBD and P-duct), with prominent soft tissue around distal CBD, enlarged lymph node or pancreatic tumor? Suggest further study.; 2) Liver and renal cysts.; 3) RML tumor, 1.1cm. Hepatitis markers Viral markers of acute hepatitis A B C all showed negative result.
    • Under the impression of obstructive jaundice, she was admittted to ward for further evaluation and management. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, EUS on 2024/08/09 reported
      • Ampulla of Vatar tumor, pT3NxMx if tissue proof for malignancy
      • CBD and MPD dilatation
    • ERCP also performed on 2024/08/09 and repored:
      • Ampullary tumor, unexposed type, s/p EST, s/p biopsy
      • Distal CBD stricture, possibly CBD involvement by the ampullary tumor,
      • s/p ERBD, no fever or abdomen pain was noted after oral diet.
    • Chest man was consulted for RML tumor and replied as chest CT could be arranged if RML tumor is unlike metastasis. (also check lymph node)
    • The risk of biopsy is relative higher. Well informed above result and consult Oncology for Ampulla of Vatar tumor survay who suggested to arrange a pancreatic MRI for a complete cancer workup and consult GS for operative evaluation.
    • GS consultation for pathology reported adenocarcinoma. IHC stain of cytokeratin highlights infiltrative neoplastic glands and replied as pre-operation survey was performed.
    • PET (self-pay) was done on 2024/08/19, reported:
      • No focal lesion of increased FDG uptake at the pancreatic head.
      • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the right main bronchus, the nature is to be determined (inflammation/infection process, tumor or othe nature ?).
    • GS suggested PPN for nutrition support and Booking GS ward.
    • Thus, he received pancreatico-duodenectomy with partial gastrectomy and LN partial 3/4,5,6,8,12,13 dissection, Braun’s anastomosis on 2024/08-22.
    • Post-surgery, he was transferred to SICU for post-op care.
    • During SICU, empiric antibiotic with Brosym.
      • Oxygenation with nasal cannula support.
      • Pain control with PCA and Precedex.
      • PPIs used for prevention stress ulcer.
      • NPO with decompression.
      • Added Albumin and Lasix used.
    • Under hemodynamic stable and respiratory pattern smooth, he was transferred to ordinayr ward for further care.
    • In GS ward, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, albumin with lasix therapy, and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed.
    • Removed NG tube was done smoothly and try to introduced diet with step by step and can tolerate well for semi-liquid diet.
    • His generally well beings and relativley stable. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications and vital signs were stable after the surgery.
    • After the drainage amount decreased and no evidence of intra-abdominal leakage was noted, the Jackson-Pratt (JP) tube was smoothly removed on 2024/09/05. Port-A was also inserted was done smoothly on 2024/09/05, then will be arrange Oncology clinic follow up.
    • The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and abdomen wound showing satisfactory healing. Under improved general condition, he was allowed to discharge today and outpatient department follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Protase (pancrelipase 280mg) 1# TIDCC 7D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC 7D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg; 1000mg) 1# Q12H 3D
• 2024-06-19 SOAP Neurology Zou ChuYin
  • Prescription x3
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID
    • Ateol FC (atenolol 100mg) 0.5# QD
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 0.5# PRNHS
    • Linicor (niacin 500mg, lovastatin 20mg) 1# QD
    • Thourgh (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC
• 2020-07-22 ~ 2020-07-25 POMR Orthopedics Zhou ZhenBang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left anterior talo-fibula ligament rupture post Left anterior talo-fibula ligament repair plus Gould modification on 109/07/23
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Intermittent pain of left ankle after a sprain injury since 2019/08.
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 65-year-old man who has hypertension, hyperlipidemia, mild atheromatous lesion in bilateral carotid bulbs, under medical therapy.
    • He suffered from a intermittent pain of left ankle after a sprain injury since 2019/08. He felt that he had sprained his foot when he was a soldier. Initial, conservation therapy. Recently, the pain aggravated when walk over 20 minutes. He without needed cane or walker assist for ambulation. He visited our orthopaedic OPD doctor Hu on 2019/11/26. Physical examination revealed left ankle tenderness over ATFL. Kept conservative treatment with muscle strengthening was told. He ever received rehabilitation. But, not improved, the pain relief after patch applied. Transfered to doctor Wang for futher evaluation on 2020/06/05. The image of stress view revealed lateral anterior displacement about 10mm.
    • Under impression of left ATFL tear. The MRI was done revealed ATFL and PTFL injury, suspected partial thickness tear. However the pain still persisted. After discussion surgical intervention with arthrobrostrom repair. Thus, he was admitted for pre-op and performed arthrobrostrom repair.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, preoperative investigation was done. Left anterior talo-fibula ligament repair plus Gould modification for left anterior talo-fibula ligament on 109/07/23. A Foley catheter and a mini-hemovac drain were also inserted. The postoperative course was uneventful with intact neurovascular function. Postoperatively, prophylactic antibiotic was given, and pain control was maintained. The Foley catheter was removed on 07/24, and his urination was fair. Wound CD with Aq-BI QD was done and the surgical wound condition was well. The mini-hemovac drain was removed on 109/07/25. Ambulation training was conducted by the physical therapist, and the patient was able to ambulate with walker assist, under short leg splint protection, kept non-weight bearing. Wound care and rehabilitation were educated. Bring oral antibiotic for prevent infection. With stable condition and clinical improvement, he was discharged and would be followed up at ortho clinic.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# TID 6D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# Q6H 6D
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT 6D

[consultation]

• 2024-08-23 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • He was underwent operation for pancreatico-duodenectomy with partial gastrectomy and LNpartial 3/4,5,6,8,12,13 dissection Braun’s anastomosis on 08/22
    • We need your help for professional assessment for TPN used.
  • A
    • A case of ampulla vater cancer with BW loss 7kg who request post-op nutrition support.
      • General appearance: ill looking
      • GI tract: Whipple on 2024/08/22
      • Feeding: NPO with NG decompression
      • Allergy: NKA
      • Nutrition assessment:
        • BH 160.5cm BW 56.5kg
        • IBW 56.7kg 99%IBW BMI 21.9
        • BEE (based on IBW) 1182kcal TEE 1844kcal
      • Lab data: Alb 3.7, T/D bil 1.39/0.54, GPT 65, K 4.0, BS 216
      • According to the patient’s present conditions, parenteral nutrition will be suitable for nutrition supply. We will follow this case for adjustment of optimal nutrition support.
    • PN Use Suggestion:
      • DC Smofkabiven peri 1448ml QD
      • SMOFkabiven central 1477ml QD, 61.5ml/hr
      • Lyo-Povigent 4ml/QD (add in TPN) (if not availabe, then swift to B-complex 1ml QD and Vitacicol 2ml QD in TPN)
      • Addaven 10ml/QD (add in TPN)
      • RI 10U QD (add in TPN)
      • KCL 10ml QD (add in TPN)
      • Nephrosteril 250ml QD, drip > 3H
    • Items to be monitored when PN use:
      • TPN is for single route, do not mix with other drugs except TPN drugs.
      • Check BW QW5 and record I/O Q8H
      • Check one touch Q6H x 2 days, if stable QD check
      • Please control BS < 200 mg/dl with RI sliding scale
      • QW1 check CBC/DC
      • QW1 check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin
      • When TPN is insufficient, replace with YF5 or D10W.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-22
  • Surgery
    • pancreatico-duodenectomy with partial gastrectomy and LNpartial 3/4,5,6,8,12,13 dissection
    • Braun’s anastomosis
  • Finding
    • 1.5 x 1.5 cm ampullar vater ca
    • cT2N0M0
    • CBD 1.2cm
    • pancreatic duct 0.4cm soft paranchyma

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-12 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

Chemotherapy regimens for pancreatic cancer: Modified FOLFIRINOX - 2024-11-13 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F109546

• Cycle length: 14 days.
• Regimen
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS or D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 150 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL NS or D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours. To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

Chemotherapy regimens for metastatic pancreatic cancer: FOLFIRINOX - 2024-11-13 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F79571

• Cycle length: 14 days.
• Regimen
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 180 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 400 mg/m2 IV bolus
    • Give undiluted (50 mg/mL) as a slow IV push over five minutes (administer immediately after leucovorin).
    • Day 1
  • FU
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours (begin immediately after FU IV bolus). To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

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2024-11-13

[Findings and Recommendations]

The patient presents a complex medical profile with multiple comorbidities and a recent diagnosis of moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, managed surgically via a Whipple procedure on 2024-08-22.

Oncological and Surgical History

• Diagnosis:
  • Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, affecting the ampulla of Vater, with invasion into the pancreas and duodenum.
• Surgical Treatment:
  • Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) on 2024-08-22, with partial gastrectomy and lymph node dissection. Histopathology showed lymphovascular and perineural invasion with regional lymph node metastasis.
• Pathological Staging:
  • pStage IIIA (pT3bN1, if cM0).
• Adjuvant Chemotherapy:
  • Initiated on 2024-11-12 with a regimen including oxaliplatin, irinotecan, leucovorin, and fluorouracil, following NCCN guidelines for resected ampullary cancer with nodal involvement.

Medication Review and Recommendations - The current regimen includes medications for diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and post-surgical nutritional support, among others. Key areas for attention:

• Diabetes Management: The patient has Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) managed with metformin and has recent blood glucose levels between 142 and 189 mg/dL. The HbA1c of 6.3% (2024-10-30) indicates moderate control. Recommendations:
  • Continue metformin while monitoring renal function (creatinine 0.65 mg/dL, eGFR 129 ml/min/1.73 m² on 2024-11-12).
  • Consider additional glycemic monitoring and adjust medications if chemotherapy leads to steroid-induced hyperglycemia.
• Hyperlipidemia: Managed with niacin and lovastatin. The recent LDL (74 mg/dL in 2024-03) is within target levels.
  • Reevaluate lipid profile periodically due to potential drug-drug interactions, especially with chemotherapeutic agents.
• Hypertension: Treated with atenolol, tamsulosin, and a combination of amlodipine and olmesartan. Current blood pressure and cardiovascular markers should be regularly reviewed.
  • Atenolol and olmesartan/amlodipine combination can be continued cautiously with periodic renal function assessments.
• GI and Pancreatic Enzyme Support:
  • Protase (pancrelipase) is given for exocrine insufficiency post-Whipple procedure. Continue this to aid digestion, especially given recent chemotherapy.
• Chemotherapy Supportive Medications: Antiemetics (dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, palonosetron, and aprepitant) are provided as premedication to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
  • Adequate hydration and monitoring of renal and hepatic functions are essential due to the risk of dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea.

Lab Results Analysis and Clinical Implications

• Liver and Renal Function: Liver enzymes (ALT 29 U/L, AST 18 U/L) and renal function (Creatinine 0.65 mg/dL, eGFR 129 ml/min/1.73m²) are within acceptable limits as of 2024-11-12, suggesting stable hepatic and renal function despite chemotherapy.
  • Recommendation: Continue routine monitoring to assess potential hepatotoxicity or nephrotoxicity from chemotherapeutic agents.
• Nutritional Status: The patient’s BMI is close to IBW, but there has been significant weight loss (7 kg over two months prior to surgery). Nutritional support remains critical.
  • Ensure parenteral or enteral nutrition, especially with decreased oral intake during chemotherapy cycles.
  • Monitor prealbumin and albumin levels periodically to assess nutritional status.
• Anemia and Hematologic Profile: Hemoglobin is slightly low at 11.9 g/dL, likely secondary to chronic disease or chemotherapy. WBC and neutrophil counts are within range, with no signs of infection.
  • Hematologic monitoring is essential during chemotherapy to promptly address any myelosuppression, which is a common side effect of the current chemotherapy regimen.
• Electrolytes: Sodium is on the lower side at 131 mmol/L, likely due to multiple factors, including diuretic therapy and cancer treatment.
  • Regular electrolyte panels are advised to avoid severe electrolyte imbalances, especially considering the patient’s complex medication regimen.

Blood Glucose Management and Observations - The patient’s blood glucose readings post-chemotherapy and surgery show fluctuating but moderate control:

• Recent Fasting Glucose: 127 mg/dL on 2024-10-30; glucose levels have ranged from 142 to 189 mg/dL as of 2024-11-13.

• Recommendation:

  • Continue monitoring blood glucose frequently, particularly due to potential fluctuations from chemotherapy and glucocorticoid use.
  • HbA1c should be rechecked in 3 months if glycemic control remains unstable.

Nutritional and Dietary Support - Considering the Whipple procedure and chemotherapy, nutritional support is critical to prevent further weight loss and support healing:

• Protein Intake: Emphasize protein-rich nutrition to maintain muscle mass and improve recovery. Parenteral nutrition adjustments may be necessary if oral intake is inadequate.
• Vitamins and Minerals: Supplementation of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) may be required due to possible malabsorption post-Whipple.
• Pancreatic Enzymes: Continue pancrelipase for digestive support.

Imaging and Follow-up Recommendations

• PET Findings: The focal lesion in the right main bronchus and liver findings necessitate follow-up imaging. Consider bronchoscopy to evaluate the bronchial lesion and repeat liver imaging to assess for any changes.
• Chest CT: Previously noted right middle lobe nodule (1 cm) should also be monitored given the potential, albeit low, for metastasis.

Chemotherapy Plan and Future Adjustments

• The patient’s adjuvant chemotherapy regimen aligns with NCCN guidelines, aiming to prevent recurrence in this high-risk profile (pT3bN1 stage IIIA).
• Monitor for neuropathy (from oxaliplatin) and gastrointestinal side effects. Dose adjustments may be required based on tolerance and side effects.

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[lab data]

2024-10-28 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable
2024-10-16 NPM1 (quantative) (BM) Presence of mutation
2024-10-16 FLT3/ITD (BM) Undetectable

2024-10-08 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-10-08 Anti-HBc Value 0.47 S/CO
2024-10-08 Anti-HBs 62.62 mIU/mL

2024-10-08 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-10-08 Anti-HCV Value 0.11 S/CO

2024-10-08 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-10-08 HBsAg Value 0.36 S/CO

2024-10-05 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-10-05 HBsAg Value 0.25 S/CO

2024-10-05 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-10-05 Anti-HCV Value 0.14 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-10-21 Chromosome Analysis
  • Tissue Examined：Bone marrow
  • Staining Method：G-Banding
  • Colony number：NA
  • Bands level：350
  • Chromosome Counts：
    • 45-()、46-()、47-()、Other-(4) Total-(4)
  • Karyotype：48,XX,+11,+124
  • Interpretation：
    • Analysis of this bone marrow sample shows a female having 48,XX,+11,+124 karyotype.
    • Please correlate these abnormalities with clinical diagnosis. Only 4 cells were available for chromosomal analysis due to low mitotic index.
  • Note：
    • ROUTINE BANDED LEVEL DOES NOT RULE OUT REARRANGEMENT ONLY SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS OF RESOLUTIONS.
• 2024-10-11 Doppler color flow mapping
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (93 - 24) / 93 = 74.19%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; mild to moderate MR; moderate TR; mild PR.
    • Possible mild pulmonary hypertension (the estimated systolic PA pressure 44 mmHg).
    • Mild aortic root calcification.
    • Small amount pericardial effusion ( < 100ml); bilateral plerual effusions.
• 2024-10-07 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (90%). The marrow space is replaced by a population of medium to large-sized immature cells with oval and slightly indented nucleus, prominent nucleoli, and moderate amount basophilic cytoplasm.
  • IHC: CD34(+), CD117(+), MPO(-), CD163(-/+) and CD71(-/+). The finding is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and cytogenetic correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-05 SOAP Medicial Emergency Jian DaSen
  • A/P
    • Preliminary Impression:R63.4 Abnormal weight loss
    • 2024/10/05 10:16 CBC: WBC = 128.76 x10^3/uL; HGB = 9.1 g/dL; PLT = 46 *10^3/uL;
    • 2024/10/05 10:13 Creatinine = 4.09 mg/dL;
  • Prescription
    • NS 500mL ST IVD 60 cc/hr
    • Cravit (levofloxacin) 750mg ST IVD
• 2024-10-04 SOAP Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi
  • S
    • A case of dementia
    • poor appetite and BWL
    • Hunsband is a case of TB and HBV
  • O
    • BP 147/77, HR 94
    • Abdomen soft
  • Prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 12D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 12D
• 2024-08-21 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen YiQian
  • S
    • 2024/08/21
      • Can cook and buy groceries
    • 2024/05/29
      • good drug response,
    • 2024/03/06
      • could maintain fair function of ADL,
    • 2024/01/10
      • good drug response,
    • 2023/11/15
      • maintained basic role function,
    • 2023/10/18
      • jealous delusion, sleep disturbance,
      • perceptual distortion,
    • 2023/09/20
      • fair drug response,
      • no notable drug side-effect,
    • 2023/08/23
      • complained of hypersalivation following the risperidone, quitted the drug recently,
    • 2023/07/26
      • less intensity of delusion,
  • prescription x3
    • Aricept Orodispersible Tab (donepezil 10mg) 1# QN 28D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2023-09-13 SOAP Family Medicine Liu DaWei
  • Prescription x2
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-07-05 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen YiQian
  • S
    • intermittent outside wandering,
      • Will go out at night
    • perceptual distortion,
      • Delusion that a girl will bring something to her husband
  • O
    • According to the requirements of the CDC Taiwan, the patient has been informed that he should undergo additional HIV screening (the patient refused)
    • arguementativeness in the session,
    • fluent and coherent speech,
    • poor appetite,
  • Prescription
    • Risperdal FC (risperidone 1mg) 0.5mg HS 21D
• 2023-06-21 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen YiQian
  • S
    • Initial Consultation: Accompanied by husband and eldest son
    • Patient:
      • A married 78-year-old female with two sons. Born in LongTan, she was later adopted and grew up in ShuiLi, NanTou County.
      • She worked in the garment industry in her younger years. She is currently living with her husband and has an outgoing and talkative personality.
    • Chief Complaint:
      • Over the past month, the patient’s family has reported delusional beliefs, such as accusing her husband of having an affair (claiming to hear rustling sounds of a woman delivering items to her husband daily, and believing her husband has a girlfriend). She also reports seeing a child sleeping beside us, confusing dreams with reality (e.g., stating that her second sister-in-law told her in a dream to do something with her ashes).
    • The patient has experienced some memory decline (although not significant) and has become more easily irritated, according to her husband. On 2023-05-26, she became upset after an argument with her husband and abruptly left to stay at a friend’s house for two days. Her sleep is normal, but her appetite has decreased over the past two years (her son has noticed weight loss). Her mood is reported to be okay.
    • Past History: She has regular eye check-ups and has undergone a heart palpitations examination with normal results.
  • O
    • JEALOUS DELUSION,
    • POOR APPETITE,
    • WEIGHT LOSS,
    • FINGER TREMOR,
    • kempt, well-dressed, closing her eyes when talking.
      • The husband said that the patient had a habit of closing his eyes when talking.
      • The patient expressed photophobia and was seeing an ophthalmologist regularly.
    • ADL independent,
    • fluent speech, coherent and relevant speech, appropriate affect,
    • erotomatic delusion, suspect visual hallucination.
    • orientation to place and time ok.
  • A
    • r/o delusional disorder
    • r/o neurocognitive disorder, with BPSD
  • P
    • arrange dementia survey
    • ARRANGE BRAIN MRI
  • Prescription
    • Risperdal FC (risperidone 1mg) 0.5mg HS 7D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-13 - cytarabine 50mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-12 - cytarabine 50mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-11 - cytarabine 40mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-10 - cytarabine 40mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-09 - cytarabine 40mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-08 - cytarabine 40mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-07 - cytarabine 40mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-06 - cytarabine 40mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-05 - cytarabine 40mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-04 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-11-01 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-31 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-30 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-29 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-28 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-26 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-25 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-24 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-23 - cytarabine 20mg ST SC 5min

• 2024-10-22 - cytarabine 20mg Q12H SC 5min

• 2024-10-21 - cytarabine 20mg Q12H SC 5min

• 2024-10-19 - cytarabine 20mg Q12H SC 5min

• 2024-10-18 - cytarabine 20mg Q12H SC 5min

• 2024-10-17 - cytarabine 20mg Q12H SC 5min

• 2024-10-16 - cytarabine 20mg Q12H SC 5min

• 2024-10-15 - cytarabine 20mg Q12H SC 5min (low dose Ara-C)

Acute myeloid leukaemia low dose cytarabine - 2024-10-24 - https://www.eviq.org.au/haematology-and-bmt/leukaemias/acute-myeloid-leukaemia/1182-low-dose-cytarabine

• Cycle 1 and further cycles
  • Cytarabine (Ara-C)
    • 20 mg (Subcut)
    • TWICE a day subcutaneously. Each dose to be 12 hours apart (20 doses in total).
    • Day 1 to 10
  • Various dosing schedules exist and the dosing schedule for this protocol is based on the National Cancer Research Institute’s AML 14 Trial. Dose adjustments should be made according to clinician discretion.
• Frequency:
  • 4 to 6 weeks
• Cycles:
  • Continuous until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

==========

2024-11-13

[Thrombocytopenia]

The patient’s recent lab results indicate persistent thrombocytopenia with platelet counts consistently below normal, dropping to critical levels in recent days:

• Platelet Count Trends:
  • The platelets have shown a steady decline, with recent counts including:
    • 2024-11-13: 21 x 10^3/uL
    • 2024-11-12: 35 x 10^3/uL
    • 2024-11-11: 49 x 10^3/uL
    • 2024-11-10: 64 x 10^3/uL
    • Counts in October were similarly low, reaching single digits at times (e.g., 8 x 10^3/uL on 2024-10-24).

Analysis of Thrombocytopenia in Context of AML and Cytarabine Therapy - Thrombocytopenia in this patient likely results from a combination of factors:

• Bone Marrow Suppression from AML:
  • Acute myeloid leukemia itself can impair bone marrow function, leading to reduced platelet production.
  • This is consistent with the patient’s high blast percentage earlier in the treatment course, which would crowd out normal hematopoietic cells, including megakaryocytes responsible for platelet production.
• Cytarabine-Induced Myelosuppression:
  • Cytarabine is known to cause myelosuppression, which can lead to pancytopenia, including thrombocytopenia.
  • The recent escalation of cytarabine doses (increasing from 20 mg to 40 mg, and then to 50 mg) could be exacerbating this effect.
  • The impact of cytarabine on bone marrow typically peaks within 7–10 days post-administration, aligning with the observed drops in platelet counts.
• Advanced Age:
  • Older patients often have diminished bone marrow reserve, making them more susceptible to prolonged cytopenias from both the disease and its treatment.
  • This patient’s advanced age likely contributes to slower marrow recovery.

Risks Associated with Thrombocytopenia

• Bleeding Risk:
  • Platelet counts below 50 x 10^3/uL increase the risk of bleeding, particularly spontaneous mucosal or minor bleeding.
  • Counts below 20 x 10^3/uL, as observed on 2024-11-13, significantly increase the risk of serious bleeding, including gastrointestinal and intracranial hemorrhage, especially in the context of AML.
• Infection Risk:
  • Thrombocytopenia can impair wound healing and contribute indirectly to infection risk, although neutropenia is a more direct factor here.

Recommendations for Management

• Platelet Transfusions:
  • Threshold-Based Transfusion: Platelet transfusions should be considered if the count falls below 10 x 10^3/uL, or at a higher threshold (e.g., 20–30 x 10^3/uL) if the patient has active bleeding or is undergoing invasive procedures.
  • Monitoring for Bleeding: Monitor closely for any signs of bleeding (e.g., petechiae, hematuria, or epistaxis). Platelet transfusions should be readily available if there are signs of clinically significant bleeding.
• Review Cytarabine Dosing:
  • Dose Adjustment: Given the cumulative myelosuppressive effect of cytarabine, particularly in an elderly patient, consider reducing the cytarabine dose or increasing the interval between doses to allow for marrow recovery.
  • Alternative Regimens: If myelosuppression becomes unmanageable, shifting to a less myelosuppressive regimen such as low-dose hypomethylating agents (e.g., azacitidine or decitabine) in combination with venetoclax may provide an alternative approach.
• Consider Growth Factor Support:
  • Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists (e.g., Romiplostim or Eltrombopag): These are generally used for chronic immune thrombocytopenia but may be considered under close monitoring in refractory cases of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia if other options are exhausted. However, their use in AML is off-label and should be carefully evaluated due to the potential risk of stimulating leukemic cells.
• Supportive Care and Monitoring:
  • Avoid NSAIDs and Antiplatelet Drugs: These should be avoided as they can exacerbate bleeding risks.
  • Regular Blood Counts: Monitor complete blood counts (CBC) daily or every other day to track platelet trends and adjust management promptly.
  • Minimize Invasive Procedures: Avoid invasive procedures or adjust them as necessary to minimize bleeding risks.

By implementing these recommendations, it may be possible to mitigate bleeding risks while continuing to manage the patient’s AML in a way that is tolerable and effective.

[examine the treatment timeline and subsequent blast count responses]

Timeline and Analysis of Cytarabine Doses and Blast Count

• Cytarabine Dosing Schedule
  • The patient began cytarabine treatment on 2024-10-15 with 20 mg subcutaneous (SC) doses administered twice daily (Q12H), which continued until 2024-10-22. Following this, the dosage pattern shifted to once daily administration at the same 20 mg dose from 2024-10-23 to 2024-10-31.
  • From 2024-11-01, the dose increased to 40 mg SC daily, and starting on 2024-11-11, it was adjusted to 50 mg SC daily, continuing through 2024-11-13.
• Blast Count Trends
  • Before Cytarabine Treatment:
    • Blast counts were consistently high, ranging from 71.0% to 85.9% from 2024-10-05 to 2024-10-17, with a maximum recorded blast count of 85.9% on 2024-10-17.
  • Early Treatment Phase (2024-10-18 to 2024-10-22):
    • After initiating cytarabine (20 mg SC Q12H), there was a notable reduction in blast percentage, decreasing from 85.9% to 2.6% by 2024-10-21.
    • This suggests a rapid and significant response to the cytarabine regimen.
  • Maintenance Phase (2024-10-23 to 2024-10-31):
    • As the dose continued at 20 mg SC daily, the blast percentage stabilized at low levels, fluctuating between 4.0% and 12.1%, indicating a sustained response.
  • Dose Escalation Phase (2024-11-01 to 2024-11-13):
    • With the dose escalation to 40 mg, and later to 50 mg, there was no substantial rise in blast percentage, which remained under 30%.
    • However, WBC counts began to increase, suggesting possible disease persistence or resurgence despite low blast percentages.

Observed Relationship Between Cytarabine and Blast Count

• Initial Reduction:
  • The initial cytarabine regimen (20 mg SC Q12H) correlated with a rapid and marked reduction in blasts from over 80% to single-digit percentages within a week, implying an effective cytotoxic response to the treatment.
• Stabilization:
  • At the 20 mg daily dose, the blast count remained relatively low, demonstrating that maintenance dosing helped control blast proliferation.
• Dose Escalation and Continued Control:
  • The increase to 40 mg and 50 mg did not yield further reduction but likely served to maintain suppression, though WBC counts increased, which could indicate residual disease or a partial resistance emerging.

Interpretation and Clinical Insight

• Effective Initial Response:
  • The cytarabine dosing was effective in reducing blasts significantly, indicating that this patient was responsive to cytarabine.
• Dose-Response Relationship:
  • The Q12H dosing appeared particularly effective initially. The once-daily dosing maintained control but did not show additional blast reduction.
• Possible Cytarabine Resistance:
  • The increase in WBCs, despite stable low blasts, could indicate an emerging resistance or incomplete disease control.
  • This might necessitate either adjunctive therapy (e.g., venetoclax) or revisiting dosing strategies.

Recommendations

• Consider Adding Venetoclax:
  • Adding venetoclax to cytarabine could potentially enhance apoptosis in leukemic cells and provide a synergistic effect, especially in AML patients with high initial blast counts.
• Monitor WBC and Blast Closely:
  • Continue to track WBC and blast counts closely, as rising WBCs may indicate disease relapse or cytarabine resistance.
  • Regular bone marrow biopsies could provide additional insight into disease progression and treatment efficacy.
• Evaluate for Alternative Low-Intensity Therapy:
  • Given the patient’s advanced age and potential emerging resistance, a shift to low-intensity therapy, such as azacitidine with venetoclax, could be considered if cytarabine loses efficacy.

Prognosis

• The initial reduction in blasts indicates that cytarabine was initially effective, but the prognosis remains guarded given the patient’s advanced age, increasing WBC trend, and potential cytarabine resistance.
• Continuous adaptation of the therapeutic regimen, balancing efficacy with tolerability, is critical in managing this elderly AML patient.

Medication Review and Suggestions

• Current Medication Overview:
  • Acetaminophen (PRN) for pain or fever management should be used cautiously given potential liver enzyme fluctuations.
  • Famotidine is used effectively as a gastric protective agent, beneficial given the increased gastrointestinal risk during chemotherapy.
  • Betamethasone eye drops are likely indicated for ocular inflammation, but regular review for necessity is warranted given potential immunosuppressive effects.
  • Aricept (donepezil) is prescribed for cognitive support; monitoring cognitive function is essential as neurocognitive side effects can occur with AML therapies.
• Medication Adjustments:
  • Optimize Cytarabine Dosing: Dose adjustments may be necessary based on kidney function.
  • Review Donepezil: Given the patient’s AML, side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms or altered cognition should be closely monitored to distinguish from AML-related effects.

2024-10-24

[FLT3/ITD undetectable: low-dose cytarabine replaces standard chemotherapy. Blast fluctuations: infection risk monitoring]

Lab results from 2024-10-16 show that FLT3/ITD (BM) is undetectable, so midostaurin or quizartinib are not indicated.

Due to the patient being considered unfit for intensive chemotherapy, low-dose cytarabine was started on 2024-10-15 instead of the standard 7+3 regimen.

On day 5, hypoplasia (blast <20%) was noted, and by day 7, blasts were reduced to <5%. However, the most recent data shows a rise to 12%.

The current 10-day session is ending soon, WBC might be expected to rise, but any fever or suspected infection should be promptly addressed due to the risk of prolonged neutropenia.

As for thrombocytopenia, platelet transfusion might be considered if clinically indicated.

• 2024-10-24 WBC 1.20 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-23 WBC 0.98 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-22 WBC 0.52 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-21 WBC 0.43 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-21 WBC 0.53 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-20 WBC 0.40 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-19 WBC 0.59 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-18 WBC 0.63 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-17 WBC 14.27 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-16 WBC 53.32 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-15 WBC 97.14 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-24 Blast 12.1 %

• 2024-10-23 Blast 6.1 %

• 2024-10-22 Blast 5.6 %

• 2024-10-21 Blast 2.6 %

• 2024-10-21 Blast 11.7 %

• 2024-10-20 Blast 20.6 %

• 2024-10-19 Blast 16.7 %

• 2024-10-18 Blast 38.3 %

• 2024-10-17 Blast 85.9 %

• 2024-10-16 Blast 82.0 %

• 2024-10-15 Blast 85.0 %

• 2024-10-24 PLT 8 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-23 PLT 15 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-22 PLT 30 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-21 PLT 35 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-21 PLT 49 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-20 PLT 48 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-19 PLT 73 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-18 PLT 106 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-17 PLT 11 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-16 PLT 21 *10^3/uL

• 2024-10-15 PLT 45 *10^3/uL

2024-10-07

[AML likely: anemia, leukocytosis, and blasts at 73%]

Recent Lab Results

• 2024-10-07 Stool OB (LIA) Positive
  

• 2024-10-07 Occultblood (LIA) >999 ng/mL

• 2024-10-07 WBC 127.15 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-07 HGB 9.0 g/dL
  

• 2024-10-07 PLT 25 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-07 Blast 73.0 %

• 2024-10-07 Creatinine 3.17 mg/dL
  

• 2024-10-07 eGFR 15.01 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-10-06 PT 13.4 sec
  

• 2024-10-06 APTT 37.0 sec

Based on the presence of 73% blasts in the peripheral blood, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a strong possibility. AML is characterized by the proliferation of abnormal myeloid precursor cells (blasts) in the bone marrow and peripheral blood, which disrupt normal hematopoiesis. Here’s why AML is likely in this case:

• High Blast Percentage (73%):
  • A high percentage of blasts in the peripheral blood strongly suggests a diagnosis of acute leukemia, and AML is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults. Normally, blasts should be less than 5% in peripheral blood or bone marrow. In AML, they are significantly elevated.
• Cytopenias (Anemia and Thrombocytopenia):
  • The patient has anemia (HGB 9.0 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (PLT 25 x10³/µL). These findings are consistent with AML, where the bone marrow becomes filled with leukemic blasts, leading to reduced production of normal red cells, platelets, and mature white cells.
• Severe Leukocytosis (WBC 127.15 x10³/µL):
  • The WBC count is significantly elevated, which is typical in AML due to the rapid proliferation of immature myeloid cells (blasts).
• Elevated LDH (4120 U/L):
  • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is often elevated in AML due to the high turnover of malignant cells.

The prolonged PT and APTT and positive occult blood in stool may be related to thrombocytopenia.

Recommendations:

• Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration

• Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry:

  • Flow cytometry is essential to determine the lineage of the blasts and differentiate AML from other types of leukemia (e.g., acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALL). It helps identify specific markers characteristic of AML (e.g., CD13, CD33, CD34, HLA-DR).

• Cytogenetics and Molecular Testing:

  • Genetic and molecular testing (e.g., for FLT3, NPM1, CEBPA mutations) can provide additional information about the specific subtype of AML, prognosis, and guide targeted therapies.

[cardiac evaluation recommended prior to anthracycline therapy in AML]

If AML is confirmed and the standard cytarabine plus anthracycline (“7+3” therapy) is planned, it is recommended to perform a heart echo before chemotherapy to assess left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), as anthracyclines can affect heart function.

• 2024-10-06 D-dimer 1295.00 ng/mL(FEU)

701245701

241113

[lab data]

2020-08-29 PD-L1 (22C3) TPS >= 50%
2020-08-13 ROS1 not detected
2020-08-12 PD-L1 (22C3) TPS >= 50%
2020-08-07 ALK IHC Negative
2020-08-07 EGFR G719X not detected
2020-08-07 EGFR Exon19 del detected
2020-08-07 EGFR S768I not detected
2020-08-07 EGFR T790M not detected
2020-08-07 EGFR Exon20 ins not detected
2020-08-07 EGFR L858R not detected
2020-08-07 EGFR L861Q not detected

[exam findings]

• 2024-11-12 CT - abdomen

  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Progression of pancreatic head cancer with adjacent structure invasion. Dilatation of p-duct. Distention of stomach r/o outlet obstruction.
    • S/P CBD stenting with pneumobilia.
    • Multiple bony metastases.
    • Some low attenuations in kidneys r/o nephritis.
    • Liver and renal cyst (3.4cm). Dilatation of colon.
    • Some calcifications in pelvic cavity.
    • Right pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • Some lymph nodes at retroperitoneum, mesentery, pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.

• 2024-11-12 KUB

  • S/P CBD stenting with pneumobilia.
  • A calcification at left pelvic cavity.

• 2024-11-12 CXR

  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Widening of mediastinum.
  • Ground glass opacity in right lower lung zone.
  • S/P CBD stenting.
  • Right pleural effusion.

• 2024-11-12 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
  • Prolonged QT

• 2024-10-23 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right middle and lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out Bronchopneumonia.
    
  • Right Pleura effusion.
  • Prominence of right hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.

• 2024-10-08 Microsonography

  • ERM od CRT 286/262um

• 2024-09-19 CT - chest

  • Indication
    • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic head tumor with liver, left adrenal, bone metastasis, T2N1M1, stage IV, distal common bile duct obstruction, status post percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage on 2024/04/09, status post internal stent on 2024/04/22.
  • Chest CT without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • bronchiectatic change over right middle lobe and right lower lobe with consolidation of right middle lobe and right lower lobe is found.
    • Mild right pleural effusion is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at brachiocephalic vein
    • Marked pneumobilia is found.
    • Left renal cyst measuring 4.16cm is found.
    • Atrophy of the pancreatic tail is noted.
  • Imp:
    • Right middle lobe and right lower lobe pneumonic patch.
    • Pneumobilia, compatible with precent pancreatic cancer.

• 2024-08-07 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)

  • Hepatomegaly is noted.
  • S/P CBD stenting.
  • Pneumobilia is noted.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.

• 2024-08-05 CXR

  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right middle and lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out Bronchopneumonia.
    
  • Right Pleura effusion.
  • Prominence of right hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.

• 2024-08-05 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP

  • Diagnosis:
    • Distal CBD stricture, pancreatic head cancer related, s/p Wallflex 6 cm placement
    • Dilated Bil IHDs
    • GB non-opacification
  • Suggestion:
    • f/u amylase & lipase

• 2024-08-02 CT - abdomen

  • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic head tumor with liver, left adrenal, bone metastasis, T2N1M1, distal common bile duct obstruction S/P PTCD drainage on 2024/04/09, status post internal stent on 2024/04/22.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/04/09.
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined poor enhancing mass in the pancreatic head, causing marked dilatation of IHDs, CHD, CBD, gallbladder and pancreatic duct, is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified two regional metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified patchy consolidation with air-bronchogram in RLL of the lung, right pleura effusion and thickening is noted again, stationary.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 4.2 cm).
  • Impression:
    • Pancreatic head cancer S/P C/T show stable disease.

• 2024-08-02 SONO - abdomen

  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected chronic liver parenchyma disease
    • Suspected GB sludge
    • Suspected CBD sludge s/p biliary stent
    • Dilatation of CBD and bilateral IHD
    • Dilatation of P duct
    • Pancreas not shown
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Please correlate with liver function test and follow AFP,CA-199
    • Some area of liver,especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed

• 2024-06-18, -05-13 CXR erect

  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over right lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out Bronchopneumonia.
    
  • Right Pleura effusion

• 2024-06-12 CT - chest

  • Indication: Lung cancer, RLL adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis,
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2024/03/06
    • Lungs: extensive consolidation with air-bronchograms and septal thickening at RLL, RML, and posteroinferior region of RUL, in regression of RLL consolidation .
      • a granuloma 4mm in S2 of RUL,stationary.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LNs.
      • normal caliber of thoracic aorta and central pulmonary arteries.
    • Heart: normal size
    • Pleura: small Rt-sided pleural effusion with loculation and parietal thickening..
    • Visible abdominal contents: a Lt renal cyst, 2.4 cm.
      • s/p endoscopic biliary stenting
    • focal blastic change in T8 and T9 marginal spurs of vertebrae
  • Impression:
    • extensive parenchymal and interstitial process in Rt lung, treatment related and/or infection?, mildy in regression as compared with chest CT on 2024/03/06. Rt exudative pleural effusion. spinal metastasis, stable.

• 2024-05-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (126 - 35) / 126 = 72.22%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.

• 2024-04-23 Abdomen - supine (diaphragm)

  • Pneumoperitonum.
  • S/P CBD stenting.
  • Intact bony structure(s).
  • Stool retention in the bowel.
  • Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs.

• 2024-04-22 CXR erect

  • S/P right pig-tail catheter indwelling.
  • Right pleural effusion.
  • Ground glass opacity in RLL.

• 2024-04-22 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP

  • Findings:
    • Common Bile Duct
      • Selective cannulation with C duct is done with precut papillotomy and subsequent cholangiography showed marked dilated biliary tree and constrast medium is accumlulated at the level of cystic duct orifice. There are several susp. filling defects in the distal CBD.
    • Intrahepatic bile duct:
      • The Bil IHDs are dilated.
  • Management:
    • Rendezvous technique with biliary cannulation by the right side PTCD was tried but failed at the distal CBD due to the panceatic head cancer obstruction. Then, standard biliary cannulation succeed and followed by biliary dilatation by Sohehendra (10 Fr. COOK). The biliary stent (Advanix 10Fr. x 7 cm) was placed smoothly.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Distal CBD stricture, pancreatic head tumor obstruction related, s/p 10 Fr 7 cm stent placement
    • Dilated Bil IHDs
    • GB non-opacification
  • Suggestion:
    • f/u amylase & lipase CM

• 2024-04-19 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the head of the pancreas. Primary pancreatic malignancy may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some small focal areas in bilateral lungs, in a small focal area in the segment 8 of the liver, in the left adrenal gland and in multipe bones, compatible with multiple lung, liver, left adrenal and bone metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left upper abdominal cavity, in a focal area in the right lower abdominal cavity and in multiple focal areas in the soft tissues as as mentioned above, suggesting multiple metastatic lesions.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the pleura of right posterior lower lung. Inflammation is more likely.

• 2024-04-15 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP

  • Findings

    • Duodenum

      • Several shallow ulcers are found at the bulb.

    • Papilla

      • Normal papilla is found. A clotted stent is found at the orifce of papilla.

    • Pancreatic duct

      • not done

    • Common bile duct

      • Selective cannulation with C duct is done with ordinary catheter and the cholangiography showed dilated biliary tree and a stricture segment 4-5 cm at the distal CBD.

    • Intrahepatic bile duct

      • The Bil IHDs are dilated.

    • Gallbladder

      • GB is not opacified.

    • Others

      • PTCD is noticed.
  • Management
    • A 10 Fr. 7 cm straight stent (Bonton Avanix) is intended to put but too toght to place so procedure failed.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Biliary obstruction s/p EST
    • Dilated Bil IHDs
    • GB non-opacification
    • s/p PTCD
  • Suggestion:
    • f/u amylase & lipase CM

• 2024-04-12 Patho - pancreas biopsy

  • Labeled as “pancreas”, EUS fine needle biopsy biopsy — ductal adenocarcinoma.
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of multiple piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.4 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section(s) in one cassette(s).
  • Section shows many pieces of fibrotic tissue with infiltration of neoplastic ducts.
  • IHC stains: CK19 (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), CA19-9 (-), CD56 (-).

• 2024-04-12 Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS

  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 26.3*19.4 mm hypoechoic lesion arising from the head of pancreas.
    • The MPD is dilated up to 5.1 mm in diameter.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic head tumor R/O cancer s/p CEH-EUS & EUS/FNB
    • MPD dilatation
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the pathology report

• 2024-04-09 Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangio Drain, PTCD

• 2024-04-09 CT - abdomen

  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • A mass lesion, 2.8cm, in pancreatic head. No definite adjacent structure invasion.
    • Dilatation of CBD, IHDs, gallbladder and P-duct.
    • Two regional lymph nodes noted.
    • A nodular lesion, 1.3cm, in left adrenal gland.
    • Consolidation in RLL and right pleural thickening.
  • Impression
    • r/o pancreatic cancer (2.8cm) with distal CBD obstruction
    • Two regional lymph nodes, r/o lymph node metastasis
    • Left adrenal nodule; DDx: metastasis, adrenal adenoma

• 2024-04-08 CXR erect

  • consolidation with air-bronchograms and reticular opacities at RLL, RML, and RUL subsegmental atelectasis of inferior lingular segment.
  • small Rt pleural effusion with loculation and thickening.

• 2024-04-08 SONO - abdomen

  • Symptoms:
    • Liver
      • Heterogenous liver parenchyma was noted.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • marked dilatation of CBD and bilateral IHD. distention of gallbladder, but not tenderness(no Echo-Murphy sign), echogenic material in the gallbladder:C/W sludge
    • Portal veins and blood vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail; dilatation of main pancreatic duct
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Probable liver parenchymal disease
    • marked dilatation of CBD; dilatation of bilateral IHD
    • distention of gallbladder, with sludge
    • dilatation of main pancreatic duct (some parts of pancreas not shown)
  • Suggestion:
    • suggest further image study such as CT scan

• 2024-03-06 CT - chest

  • Indication: Lung cancer, RLL adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/11/24
    • Lungs: extensive consolidation with air-bronchograms and septal thickening at RLL, RML, and posteroinferior region of RUL.
      • a granuloma 4mm in S2 of RUL,stationary. subsegmental atelectasis of inferior lingular segment.
      • smooth thickening of Rt interlobar major fissure.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN s.
      • normal caliber of thoracic aorta and central pulmonary arteries.
    • Pleura: small Rt-sided pleural effusion with loculation and nodular parietal thickening. unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a Lt renal cyst, 2.4 cm .
      • focal blastic change in T8 and T9 marginal spurs of vertebrae
  • Impression:
    • extensive parenchymal and interstitial process in Rt lung, treatment related and/or infection?

• 2023-11-24 CT - chest

  • Indication: Lung cancer, RLL adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/8/31
    • Lungs:
      • no interval change in size of RLL and RML solid nodular opacities with reticular opacities as compared with CT on 2023/08/31.
      • a granuloma 4mm in S2 of RUL, stationary.
      • subsegmental atelectasis of inferior lingular segment.
      • smooth thickening of Rt posterior major fissure.
    • Pleura: small Rt-sided pleural effusion with loculation and nodular parietal thickening.
    • Chest wall: multiple small LNs in axillary regions, stationary.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • a Lt renal cyst, 2.4 cm (longest axial diameter)
    • Visualized bones: no lytic or blastic lesion. marginal spurs of vertebrae
  • Impression:
    • stationary of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions and Rt nodular pleural thickening as compared with CT on 2023/08/31

• 2023-10-02 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/07/18, faint hot spots in the right rib cage and the lesion of increased radiotracer uptake in the T9 spine come to slighly more evident, bone metastasis may be considered. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the lower L-spine, bilateral shoulders, hips, and knees.

• 2023-08-31 CT - chest

  • Pleural thickening and nodularity is noted at right middle lobe and right lower lobe pleura and interlobar fissure. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-06-09, the lesion is stationary.

• 2023-07-18 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2021/04/13, a new lesion in the lower T-spine. Either degenerative change or bone metastasis may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • The lesions in the lower L-spines are slightly less evident. Degenerative spine diseases may show such pictures.
  • Some new faint hot spots in the right rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Probably degenerative joint lesions in bilateral shoulders, hips, and knees.

• 2023-06-09 CT - chest

  • Right middle lobe and right lower lobe pleural thickening and nodularity, stationary

• 2023-03-13 CT - chest

  • stationary in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions and Rt parietal pleural thickening as compared with previous CT study on 2022/10/24

• 2022-10-24 CT - chest

  • stationary in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions and Rt parietal pleural thickening as compared with previous CT study on 2022/08/01

• 2022-08-01 CT - chest

  • stationary in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions as compared with previous CT study on 2022/04/12

• 2022-04-12 CT - chest

  • stationary in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions as compared with previous CT study on 2021/12/20
  • mild bronchiolitis at RUL.

• 2021-12-20 CT - chest

  • stationary in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions as compared with previous CT study on 2021/09/15

• 2021-08-15 CT - chest

  • stationary in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions as compared with previous CT study on 2021/04/13

• 2024-04-13 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • Increased radiotracer uptake in the lower L-spine. Degenerative spine diseases may show such pictures. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Probably degenerative joint lesions in bilateral shoulders, sacroiliac joints, hips, and knees.

• 2021-04-13 CT - chest

  • decrease in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions as compared with previous CT study on 2020/12/09.

• 2021-01-18 CXR erect

  • minimal Rt pleural effusion and pleural thickening
  • ill-defined nodular lesions in RLL and RML
  • mild enlarged cardiac silhoutte

• 2020-12-09 CT - chest

  • decrease in size of RLL and RML solid nodular lesions and Rt pleural effusion as compared with previous CT study on 2020/10/15.

• 2020-10-15 CT - chest

  • right lower lobe lung cancer with right pleural and right middle lobe meta. In regression.
  • Hepatic low density lesion, r/o simple cyst. Suggest follow up.

• 2020-07-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • Diffusely increased radiotracer uptake in right lower rib cage, pleural effusion, especially that being malignant in nature, may show such a picture. Please correlate with clinical findings and other work-up studies for further evaluation.
  • Mildly and non-focally increased radiotracer uptake in lower L-spine and sacrum, degenerative spine diseases may show such pictures.
  • Probably degenerative joint lesions in shoulders, sacroiliac joints, hips, and left knee.
  • No definite evidence of osteoblastic skeletal metastasis by this bone scan.

• 2020-07-24 MRI - brain

  • Mild ventriculomegaly. Otherwise, no evidence of intracranial lesion.

• 2020-07-23 CXR

  • mild residual Rt pleural effusion s/p pigtail drainage tube inserted
  • masslike consolidations with reticular opacities in RML and RLL

• 2020-07-23 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy

  • Lung, ? side, needle biopsy—adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    
  • Sections show neoplastic glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma. The immunohistochemiclcal stains are done in N2020-02193.

• 2020-07-23 CT - chest

  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Chest: Mass like lesion at right lower lobe about 3.12cm in largest dimension. (Se304 IM40), Several consolidation patch is found. at right lung.
    • Pleural thickening at right hemithorax with small lymph nodes in the mediastinum is found.
    • No evidence of mass like lesion at left lung.
    • Right pleural effusion s/p pigtail placement.

• 2020-07-22 Bronchodilator Test, BDT

  • Diagnosis: Asthma
  • Conclusion: severe obstructive ventilatory impairment with good BD response

• 2020-07-20 CXR erect

  • massive Rt pleural effusion,
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta

• 2020-07-20 SONO - chest

  • Right massive pleural effusion post pig-tail insertion.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-01 ~ 2024-08-09 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic head tumor with liver, left adrenal, bone metastasis, T2N1M1, distal common bile duct obstruction status post percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage on 2024/04/09, status post internal stent on 4/22.
    • Lung cancer,Right lower lung adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis, under Tagrisso since 109-10-07
    • Obstruction of bile duct
    • Other postherpetic nervous system involvement
    • Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
    • Constipation
    • Anemia in neoplastic disease
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • Chills for 2 days.
  • Present illness
    • This 72-year-old female has histories 1. Asthma, 2. Allergic rhinitis, 3. Lung cancer, RLL adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis, under Tagrisso since 2020-10-07. She was regular follow up at Chest Medicine OPD.
    • Initial, she suffered from frequent epigastric fullness and depleted was noted for several months. She also told skin yellowish discoloration and tea color urine were noted since last week. She came to GI OPD for help on 2024/04/08 and laboratory elevated hepatobiliary enzyme (AST:200 U/L,ALT: 135 U/L, TBI:5.93mg/dl) was found, where recommend hospitalization. Due to abdominal pain over RUQ area.
    • Abdominal CT on 2024/04/09 revealed 1. r/o pancreatic cancer (2.8cm) with distal CBD obstruction. 2. Two regional lymph nodes, r/o lymph node metastasis. 3. Left adrenal nodule; DDx: metastasis, adrenal adenoma.
    • PTCD was inserted by radiologyist.
    • EUS FNB of pancreas was done on 2024/04/12 and pathology showed ductal adenocarcinoma.
    • ERCP for Biliary obstruction s/p EST was arrange on 2024/04/15.
    • Arrange ERCP for s/p interal stent and removed PTCD on 2024/04/22.
    • Arrange PET on 2024/04/19 for r/o other distant metastasis revealed Glucose hypermetabolism in the multiple lung, liver, left adrenal and bone metastases.
    • She received radiotherapy to L1, L5 for 3000cGy/10 fx is suggested for pain control start since 2024/05/06~5/17.
    • Port-A implantation on 2024/05/13.
    • Follow up 2D echo on 2024/05/09 showed LVEF:71%, 1.Normal LV filling pressure, 2.Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • She received chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (1st all 50%: Oxalip 85mg/m2, Campto 150mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) on 2024/05/13 (C1D1), 2024/5/29 (2nd 60%, C1D15), 2024/6/19 (3rd 60%, C2D1), 2024/07/09 (4th 70%, C2D15).
    • This time, she was admitted to the ward for chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX on 2024/08/01. However, ever since last discharge 3 weeks ago after 4th chemotherapy, the patient suffered from persisted watery diarrhea. The recent 2 days, she also developed left feet edema and chills. There was no fever, no abdominal pain, no cough and throat pain, no burning urinary sensation. Thus, she was admitted for survey first before receiving her next round of chemotherpy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient was given antibiotics under Meropenem and Cravit.
    • Blood culture on 2024/08/01 showed Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
    • We followup on her total bilirubin and showed continuing elevating of level.
    • We arranged abdomen CT on 2024/08/02 showing ill-defined poor enhancing mass in the pancreatic head, causing marked dilatation of IHDs, CHD, CBD, gallbladder and pancreatic duct. Thus, we consulted GI man for ERCP with stent. Procedure went smoothly without complications.
    • After procedure, we checked her amylase and lypase within normal limits; total bilirubin level also decreased. Her bile culture on 2024/08/06 revealed Enterococcus faecalis Growth:1+ with sensitivity to current antibiotics.
    • We start oral feeding after ERCP and the patient could tolerate well. Thus, under stable condition, the patient is discharged today.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# QD
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# BID
• 2020-07-20 ~ 2020-07-28 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus
    • Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere
    • Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
  • CC
    • Cough for three months.
    • Dyspnea on exertion without scanty sputum for a long time.
  • Present illness
    • This 68-years-old female patient with past history of 1) asthma 2) Allergic rhinitis. She was lost followed up.
    • This time, she suffered from cough for three months. Dyspnea on exertion without scanty sputum for a long time. She denied fever and chills. There was also no significant TOCC history. So she visited to our LMD for help than arrange ward.
    • However, she came to our CM ward. Her vital signs were TPR: 36.1/78/20, BP: 220/121mmHg, SpO2: 93%. Respiratory smooth, right breathing sound course, wheezing, crackle and decreased. Lab data: Leukocytosis (WBC: 14740/uL).
    • CXR films on massive Rt pleural effusion, tortousity of thoracic aorta, no abnormal density of visualized bones based on plain image, clear Lt lung field based on plain image. Under the impression of right pleural effusion, she was admitted to CM ward for management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empirical antibiotic with Avelox (7/20-7/26), fever was noted on 7/26, than shift to Tapimycin (7/26~7/28) for infection control. Right plueral effusion s/p pigtail on 7/20 and monitor pigtail drainage. Arrange pulmonary function tests on 7/22 and data showed severe obstructive ventilatory impairment with good BD response. Thus, metered-dose inhaler with Spiriva since 7/22.
    • Chest CT guiding biopsy of RLL pleural mass on 7/22 and cell block pathology report displayed it is compatible with metastatic pulmonary adenocarcinoma. After biopsy no pneumothorax, no hemorrhage and no air embolism.
    • MRI of Brain on 7/24 and showed no brain meta.
    • Bone scan on 07/27 and showed no definite evidence of osteoblastic skeletal metastasis by this bone scan.
    • Assist in applying for Lung Cancer Major Injury Card on 7/24.
    • We performed genetic testing (PD-L1, ROS1, EGFR, ALK IHC) on 7/27, data was pending.
    • TKI with Giotrif 30mg/tab stat and 1# QDAC since 7/27.
    • Chemotherapy regimen as C1 Cyramza (2+2) toal 400mg on 07/27.
    • The Chest echo was followed on 7/28 and showed improve plueral effusion then remove pigtail. There were no nausea, vomiting, SOB or chest pain after chemotherapy. Only mild general malaise was mentioned and improved after bed reset and medica treatment. Under the stable condition, she was discharged on 7/28 and will be followed up at OPD on 8/12.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Giotrif (afatinib 30mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 14D
    • LacTam (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if BT > 38’C or pain

[consultation]

• 2024-04-16 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • Due to pancereas pathology showed: Malignancy, we need further operation assessment, thank you~
  • A
    • primary pancreatic cancer, with regional LN metastasis. left adrenal gland metastasis?
    • PHx; RLL and RML adenocarcinoma, with mediastinum LAP(+), with bone metastasis
    • Suggest:
      • please arrange PET for r/o other distant metastasis
      • we will discuss with the patient and her family about following Tx
• 2024-04-16 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 72-year-old female has histories 1. Asthma, 2. Allergic rhinitis, 3. Lung cancer, RLL adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis, ECOG 1 under Tagrisso since 2020-10-07. She was regular follow up at Chest Medicine OPD.
    • This time, she suffered from frequent epigastric fullness and depleted was noted for several months. She also told skin yellowish discoloration and tea color urine were noted since last week. She came to GI OPD for help on 4/8 and laboratory elevated hepatobiliary enzyme (AST 200 U/L, ALT 135 U/L, TBI 5.93mg/dl) was found, where recommend hospitalization. Due to abdominal pain over RUQ area. There was no fever, no dizziness, no URI symptoms, no chest tightness, no tarry/bloody/clay stool. She visited ER for help. At ER, TPR showed 35.3 degree/ 88 bpm/ 18 bpm, BP: 145/74 mmHg, consciousness was clear. Blood test showed no leukovytosis (7.71x10^3/uL), but left shift (Seg. 85.4%), elevated CRP level (4.6 mg/dL), anemia (Hb 9.9 g/dL), hypokalemia (3.1 mmol/L).
    • Abdominal CT revealed 1. r/o pancreatic cancer (2.8cm) with distal CBD obstruction. 2. Two regional lymph nodes, r/o lymph node metastasis. 3. Left adrenal nodule; DDx: metastasis, adrenal adenoma. PTCD was inserted by radiologyist. Medicine treatment with 0.298 % KCL and antibiotic treatment with Brosym were administered. Under the impression of suspect pancreatic cancer (2.8cm) with distal CBD obstruction s/p PTCD. She was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
    • Due to pancereas patrhologic diagnosis showed: Malignancy, we need your evaluation an advice, thank you~
  • A
    • This 72-year-old woman is a case of asthma, lung cancer (RLL adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis), ECOG 1, under Tagrisso since 2020-10-07. She was admitted due to epigastric fullness and tea-colored urine.
      • Abdominal CT revealed:
        • Pancreatic cancer (2.8cm) with distal CBD obstruction, with consideration for further evaluation to rule out metastasis.
        • Two regional lymph nodes, with consideration for lymph node metastasis.
        • Left adrenal nodule, with consideration for metastasis or adrenal adenoma.
        • PTCD was inserted by a radiologist. Pancreatic EUS biopsy shows ductal adenocarcinoma (T2N1 at least).
    • Suggestions:
      • Consider arranging a PET/CT scan for further workup. (You may inquire whether this can be covered by insurance through the Nuclear Medicine Department.)
      • Consult General Surgery for operative evaluation.
• 2020-12-22 Dermatology
  • Q
    • For erythmatous skin rash with itchy
    • This 68-years-old female patient with past history of Asthma and allergic rhinitis without out control, Lung cancer, RLL adenocarcinoma, T4N2M1b with bone metastasis, ECOG 1, T4: RLL mass with RML, N2: right mediastinal LAPs ,M1b: bone metasatsis ;EGFRmutation: L858R (-), exon 19 (+), ALK(-) was diagnosed on 109-07-27. The lung cancer treatment regimen as below: =＞ 1st chemotheray with TKI Giotrif combined with C1 Cyramza since 109-07-27, and thenTKI Giotrif shifted Tagrisso since 109-10-07 ( approve by NHIA).
      
    • 5 Days prior to this admission, general multiple erythmatous skin rash with itchy was occured, she was went to LMD for help, but in vain. Because the skin rash condition became worse day by day, she went to our CM OPD for help today. Under the impression of Allergic urticaria ; drug related ?, she was admitted to our CM ward for further management and evaluation .
  • A
    • Skin finding:
      • generalized erythematous macules, patches, and plaque with targetoid-like lesions on face, trunk and 4 limbs, oral mucosal ulcer(+)
    • Imp: r/o Steven-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, culprit drug?! r/o Tagrisso related??? or other C/T drugs???
    • Plan:
      • hold suspected drugs as soon as possible
      • vena 1amp IV Q8H
      • systemic steroid is indicated if no contraindication, eg. rinderon 4mg IV Q12H, or hydrocortisone 100mg Q8H, with slowly tappering
      • mycomb cream BID for trunk and 4 limbs
      • nincort gel for oral ulcer
      • watch out sequale of SJS/TEN, eg. eye mucosal or genital mucosal lesion, GI bleeding, etc

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-10-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 1400mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-09-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 1400mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 50%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-08-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 340mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 70%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 70%)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-19 - (FOLFIRINOX 70%)

• 2024-05-29 - (FOLFIRINOX 70%)

• 2024-05-13 - (FOLFIRINOX 70%)

• 2021-04-15 - ramucirumab 600mg NS 250mL 90min (Cyramza)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2020-12-09 - durvalumab 240mg NS 250mL 1hr (Imfinzi)

• 2020-12-08 - ramucirumab 600mg NS 250mL 90min (Cyramza)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2020-11-11 - ramucirumab 600mg NS 250mL 90min (Cyramza)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2020-10-15 - ramucirumab 600mg NS 250mL 90min (Cyramza)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2020-09-17 - ramucirumab 400mg NS 250mL 90min (Cyramza)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2020-08-19 - ramucirumab 400mg NS 250mL 90min (Cyramza)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2020-07-27 - ramucirumab 400mg NS 250mL 90min (Cyramza)

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

Tagrisso (osimertinib 80mg) - 2020-10-07 ~ undergoing Giotrif (afatinib 30mg) - 2020-08 ~ 2020-10

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2024-11-13

[tube feeding]

No oral drugs are currently documented on the active medication list.

[ChatGPT DoctorXMedical]

Key Findings

• Pancreatic Cancer with Metastasis:
  • The patient has a diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (ductal) with metastases to the liver, bone, and possibly adrenal glands. This advanced malignancy is evidenced by imaging findings and consistent elevation in tumor markers (e.g., CEA of 383.29 ng/mL on 2024-11-04).
  • Progressive disease indicated by recent CT imaging showing adjacent structure invasion from the pancreatic tumor and complications such as bile duct obstruction.
• Lung Cancer:
  • This patient has a concurrent diagnosis of right lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma with bone metastasis, treated with targeted therapy (Tagrisso/osimertinib, previously Giotrif/afatinib) due to EGFR exon 19 mutation.
  • Imaging over time shows persistent pleural effusions and right-sided nodularity, though lung findings are relatively stable compared to prior imaging studies.
• Chemotherapy and Tolerance:
  • The patient is undergoing FOLFIRINOX for pancreatic cancer, a regimen that has been dose-adjusted. The last administration (50%) was noted on 2024-10-23, which suggests a cautious approach due to potential side effects and her weakened condition.
  • History of complications from chemotherapy includes persistent anemia (HGB at 8.3 g/dL on 2024-11-13) and gastrointestinal intolerance, as evidenced by coffee ground NG tube drainage, indicating possible upper GI bleeding.
• Infection and Inflammatory Markers:
  • Elevated CRP levels (13.2 mg/dL on 2024-11-12) suggest an ongoing inflammatory or infectious process. Procalcitonin is low (0.18 ng/mL on 2024-11-12), indicating a possibly non-bacterial cause, or this could reflect localized or early infection.
  • Current management plan includes addressing intra-abdominal infection, possibly related to tumor invasion or compromised immune status from cancer and chemotherapy.
• Blood Glucose and Electrolytes:
  • Blood glucose levels are elevated intermittently, possibly due to corticosteroid usage during chemotherapy or metabolic dysregulation secondary to malignancy. Recent levels include a high of 286 mg/dL on 11/13 and a drop to 122 mg/dL on 11/12.
  • Mild hypokalemia (K = 3.0 mmol/L on 2024-11-12) suggests close monitoring and possibly electrolyte replacement, particularly given the ongoing gastrointestinal loss and risk of further depletion.
• Anemia and Bone Marrow Suppression:
  • Chronic anemia persists with a hemoglobin of 8.3 g/dL. Given the nature of malignancy and chemotherapy, this is likely multifactorial (anemia of chronic disease, possible marrow involvement, or bleeding).
  • Blood transfusions or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be considered based on clinical need and tolerance to sustain quality of life.

Medication Review and Recommendations

• Antibiotic Therapy:
  • Given the suspicion of intra-abdominal infection, empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics should be considered. Reviewing cultures and sensitivity (if available) is crucial to de-escalate therapy and reduce resistance risk.
• GI Protection:
  • With ongoing coffee ground drainage, proton pump inhibitors (such as pantoprazole) are justified, which is already included in the patient’s regimen. Consider endoscopic evaluation if bleeding persists or worsens, to rule out treatable GI sources.
• Electrolyte Supplementation:
  • Potassium replacement should be administered, especially if levels continue to decline or if gastrointestinal losses persist. Monitoring magnesium levels is also advisable as hypomagnesemia can exacerbate hypokalemia and impact overall stability.
• Pain Management:
  • Tramadol is included, but given the advanced malignancy and bony metastases, opioid therapy adjustments might be necessary if pain is inadequately controlled.
• Antiemetic Management:
  • The patient is on metoclopramide, which can be helpful for nausea management. However, if this is insufficient, adding or rotating to a different antiemetic may be beneficial, especially considering the risk of chemotherapy-induced nausea and upper GI irritation.
• Fentanyl Patch:
  • The patch indicates ongoing pain management; close monitoring is recommended to assess effectiveness, and adjustments should be considered based on patient feedback on pain control.

Monitoring and Follow-Up Recommendations

• Blood Counts:
  • Continuous monitoring of CBC is essential due to the risk of myelosuppression from chemotherapy and ongoing risk of bleeding.
  • Transfusions should be considered based on hemoglobin levels and symptomatology.
• Tumor Markers:
  • Given elevated CEA and fluctuating CA19-9 levels, these can be useful in tracking disease progression and response to therapy, although imaging remains the primary modality for assessing metastases and tumor burden.
• Glucose Monitoring:
  • Given the blood glucose fluctuations, regular monitoring is necessary, especially if steroids are used in the antiemetic regimen.
• Imaging and Infection Surveillance:
  • Continued imaging (e.g., CT scans) is warranted to assess the progression of metastatic lesions and to detect complications like abscesses or new metastatic spread.
  • A low threshold for repeat imaging should be maintained in cases of clinical deterioration.
• Symptom Monitoring:
  • Monitoring for symptoms like increased abdominal pain, further GI bleeding, worsening dyspnea, or neurological symptoms would be prudent, given the high-risk profile of this patient.

Additional Consultation

• Palliative Care: Early palliative care involvement can be beneficial for symptom management, quality of life improvement, and anticipatory guidance in this context of metastatic malignancies.

• GI Specialist: If GI bleeding persists, a gastroenterology consult may be warranted for further interventions, such as possible endoscopy.

• Endocrinology: Given glucose variability, an endocrinologist’s input on glucose management might be beneficial if glycemic control remains challenging.

2024-09-26

[no new WBC data since last pharmacist note]

Regarding the patient’s WBC count, there have been no new data since the 2024-09-24 pharmacist note. Please refer to the previous communication for the most recent details.

2024-09-24

[managing neutropenia with G-CSF in reduced-dose FOLFIRINOX]

No neutropenia was observed on 2024-09-23 after starting Granocyte (lenograstim) on 2024-09-19.

Since 2024-05, the patient has not received the full dose of FOLFIRINOX, and on 2024-09-23, the dosage was even reduced to half of the standard dose. If neutropenia occurs in the future, further dose reduction is not recommended. Instead, using G-CSF to manage neutropenia is advised.

• 2024-09-23 WBC 12.89 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-19 WBC 1.80 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-22 WBC 4.41 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-23 Neutrophil 88.1 %

• 2024-09-19 Neutrophil 36.0 %

• 2024-08-22 Neutrophil 65.4 %

2024-08-23

[favorable tolerability of Tagrisso, effective FOLFIRINOX treatment with elevated CA199 levels]

A CT on 2024-08-02 showed stable disease under ongoing FOLFIRINOX treatment, suggesting the regimen remains effective. However, a CA199 level above 15,000 U/mL was observed on 2024-08-09, warranting further monitoring of disease progression.

Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) has been prescribed for elevated bilirubin. The patient has been taking Tagrisso (osimertinib 80mg) 1 tablet QD for lung cancer since 2020-10-07 and is tolerating the treatment well. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-08-09 CA199 (NM) 15003.7 U/ml
• 2024-06-07 CA199 25.58 U/mL
• 2024-05-24 CA199 13.13 U/mL
• 2024-05-10 CA199 12.44 U/mL
• 2024-04-11 CA199 54.05 U/mL

2024-08-02

[addressing infection and bilirubin rise in patient care]

Lab results showed elevated PCT and CRP, suggesting a possible infection. The patient is being treated with Cravit (levofloxacin) and Mepem (meropenem). Additionally, bilirubin levels have rapidly increased, primarily due to elevated conjugated bilirubin. Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) has been administered. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-08-01 CRP 16.1 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-01 Procalcitonin (PCT) 9.36 ng/mL

• 2024-08-02 Bilirubin total 3.72 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-01 Bilirubin total 3.37 mg/dL
  

• 2024-07-09 Bilirubin total 0.95 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-18 Bilirubin total 0.76 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-07 Bilirubin total 0.47 mg/dL

• 2024-08-02 Bilirubin direct 2.64 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-18 Bilirubin direct 0.28 mg/dL
  

• 2024-05-29 Bilirubin direct 0.11 mg/dL

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[exam finding]

• 2024-11-08 MRI - brain
  • General brain atrophy. Small vessel disease.
• 2024-11-07 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic finding:
    • The nasal mucosa was reddish.
    • The nasal lumen was severely narrowed.
    • The was copious mucoid nasal discharge retained in the nasal cavity.
    • Mucosa of nasopharynx was hypertrophic .
    • Nasopharynx was mildly narrowed.
    • Mucosa of pharynx cobble-stone in shape .
    • Movement of the left. vocal cord(s) was limited .
    • Bilateral arytenoid proceww was hyperemic .
    • Trachea whole segment: patent and the mucosa was normal.
    • Main carina: sharp and movable on deep breathing.
    • Bilateral endobronchial trees:
      • normal appearance
      • no any visible endobronchial tumor, TB or foreign bodies.
• 2024-11-06 MRI - C-spine
  • MRI of cervical spine without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • suboptimal study due to motion artifact.
    • fine alignment of cervical spine.
    • degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation and dehydrated discs at multiple levels.
    • multiple nodules scattered in visible bones, showing low signal intensity on T1WI, high signal intensity on T2WI, but only some of them show contrast enhancement. Bone metastases is still suspected.
    • posterior central protruding disc at C3-4 level, causing mild compression to adjacent spinal cord.
    • no abnormal signal lesion nor pathological enhancement in the visible spinal cord.
  • Impression: Suboptimal study.
    • Suspect bone metastases.
    • Degenerative spinal and disc disease.
    • Herniated C3-4 disc, causing mild compression to adjacent spinal cord.
• 2024-11-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Decreased activity in the in the upper portion of left S-I joint. An osteolytic lesion can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Some hot spots in the skull and mildly increased activity in the middle portion of right femoral shaft. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings and follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-11-04 CT - brain
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • No midline shift.
    • Low attenuations in left frontal region and bil. basal ganglia.
    • No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage.
    • Osteolytic lesions in left skull base.
    • Widening of cortical sulci and dilatation of ventricles.
    • Some calcifications in brain parenchyma.
  • IMP:
    • Brain atrophy and infarcts.
    • Osteolytic lesions in left skull base.
• 2024-11-04 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, RML, CT-guide biopsy — non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with interstitial fibrosis, infiltration of neutrophils, lymphocytes and focal non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation. No definite malignancy is found. The PAS special stain is negative. The AFB special stain is positive.
  • The immunohistochemical stain of CK reveals no invasive tumor.
• 2024-11-04 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
    
  • Patchy opacity projecting at RML of the lung is noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-11-01 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, neck level V, right, fixed in normal salin, excision — Necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis, suspicious for mycobacterial infection, acid fast stain: positive for mycobacteria-like bacilli
    • Lymph node, neck level V, right, fixed in formalin, excision — Necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis, suspicious for mycobacterial infection, acid fast stain: positive for mycobacteria-like bacilli
    • NOTE: Correlation with microorganism and TB culture, and TB PCR is recommended.
  • Gross description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue fragment measuring 0.7x0.6x0.2 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic.
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue fragment measuring 0.7x0.5x0.3 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it is brownish and elastic.
    • All for sections are taken and labeled as follows: A:fixed in normal salin,B:fixed in formalin
  • Microscopically, sections shows necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis with necrotic debris, granulamatous-like tissue and mixed inflammatory infiltrate of neutrophils, histiocytes and lymphoplasmacytes.
    • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD20 (patchy immunoreactive), CD3 (patchy immunoreactive), CD68 (+). Special stain reveals PAS (-), acid fast stain: positive for mycobacteria-likne bacill.
• 2024-10-30 CT - chest
  • History and indication: Abnormal weight loss
  • Non-contrast CT of chest revealed:
    • A mass (6.1cm) at RML with right mediastinal invasion. Some nodules at bil. lungs. Bronchiectasis at LLL and left lingual lung with superinfection.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum.
    • Small hypodense nodules in liver.
• 2024-10-30 MRI - larynx
  • Neck MRI without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • bilateral symmetric pharyngeal mucosa.
    • multiple abnormally enhancing nodules in visible bones, with bone destruction at left occipital condyle and left first rib, probably bone metastases.
    • bilateral small cervical lymph nodes.
    • bilateral unremarkable orbits.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple bone metastases, with bone destruction at left occipital condyle and left first rib.
• 2024-10-29 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
• 2024-10-28 SONO - Thyroid gland
  • Thyroid nodules, 0.42x0.16cm in isthmus, 0.67x1.02cm, 0.22x0.17cm, 0.17x0.12cm, 0.45x0.28cm in right lobe, 0.65x0.56cm in left lobe.
• 2024-10-25 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a mild heterogeneous soft tissue mass in RML of the lung, 6.5 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Primary lung cancer is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with chest CT and CT-guided biopsy.
        
      • In addition, a lesion with soft tissue and ground-glass opacity component in LLL of the lung, 1.4 cm in size (the largest dimension) at lung window setting.
    • There are two poor enhancing masses in S7 of the liver (up to 0.8 cm). Metastases in the liver are highly suspected.
    • There are few poor enhancing masses in the spleen (up to 1.2 cm). Metastases in the spleen are highly suspected.
    • There are two kissing calcifications in the uterus, 1.4 cm and 1.2 cm that are c/w fibroids.
    • There is mild ascites in the cul-de-sac.
• 2024-10-25 C-spine
  • loss of the natural curvature of the spine
  • mild retrolisthesis at C3-4
  • moderate decreased disc spaces in C3/4 and C6/7 discs
  • mild anterior and posterior spur formation at the middle and lower C-spine
  • unremarkable change in the paravertebral region
• 2024-10-25 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Finding
    • smooth nasopharynx,oropharynx, hypopharynx, vocal cords well, symmetrically movable
    • tiny nodule over R valleculla
  • Conclusion
    • R neck mass
• 2024-10-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Finding
    • Hyperechoic tumors, 0.8x0.8cm and 0.77x0.68cm in right lobe liver, r/o hemangiomas.
    • Splenic tumors, 1.24x1.17cm, 0.97x1.09cm, 1.24x0.83cm.
    • Normal appearance of gallbladder without stone.
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
  • Impression:
    • Liver hyperechoic tumors, r/o hemangiomas.
    • Splenic tumors.
• 2024-10-22 CXR
  • No cardiomegaly
  • Focal consolidation over RLL. Increased infiltration over both lower lungs. May be active infection.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.

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2024-11-13

[No high-risk interactions between AKuriT-4 and micafungin]

Dr. Tien, Your phone inquiry has been answered as follows:

Currently, the patient is on AKuriT-4 (RIF rifampin 150mg, INH isoniazid 75mg, PZA pyrazinamide 400mg, EMB ethambutol 275mg) at 2.5 tablets QDAC. If micafungin is planned for use, UpToDate Drug Interactions indicates no interactions of Risk Level A or higher.

2024-11-08

Key Problems Identified and Recommendations:

• Significant Weight Loss and Poor Appetite
  • History: The patient has experienced considerable weight loss (from 41 kg to 32 kg, with 3 kg lost recently) and has expressed dissatisfaction with her physical appearance, indicating potential body image concerns and psychological distress, possibly depressive symptoms.
  • Lab Findings: Lab results from 2024-10-18 indicate elevated ACTH (210.6 pg/mL) and cortisol (29.79 µg/dL). Such elevations could suggest a hypercortisolemic state, potentially related to a primary or secondary adrenal disorder, which could contribute to weight loss and mood changes.
• Elevated ACTH and Cortisol Levels with Potential Adrenal Involvement
  • Lab Analysis: The elevated ACTH and cortisol levels on 2024-10-18 warrant further investigation for possible Cushing’s syndrome or an ectopic ACTH-producing tumor, especially considering the presence of a suspected lung mass on imaging, which may be linked to ectopic ACTH production.
  • Next Steps: Consideration of further hormone tests and imaging studies specific to adrenal function (e.g., low-dose/high-dose dexamethasone suppression test).
• Pulmonary Findings and Suspected Malignancy
  • Imaging: A mass was identified in the right middle lobe (RML) of the lung with possible mediastinal invasion, as seen on the 2024-10-25 CT scan, indicating a primary lung tumor. Additional nodules in bilateral lungs and mediastinal lymphadenopathy were noted, raising concerns for metastatic spread.
  • Biopsy Findings: The 2024-11-04 lung biopsy showed non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation without malignancy, although this does not rule out malignancy due to sampling limitations.
  • Follow-Up: Further imaging and potentially a repeat biopsy or PET scan may be needed to clarify the nature of the lung mass and assess for systemic spread.
• Bone and Possible Metastatic Disease
  • Bone Scan and MRI Findings: Multiple areas with increased activity on bone scan (2024-11-05) and suspicious lesions on cervical spine MRI (2024-11-06) suggest bone metastases. These findings align with the osteolytic lesions identified in the skull on brain CT (2024-11-04), supporting a diagnosis of disseminated malignancy with osseous involvement.
  • Next Steps: Consider full-body PET-CT for better characterization of metastatic spread and consultation with oncology to discuss palliative or systemic therapeutic options.
• Chronic Low Hemoglobin (HGB) and Elevated White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
  • CBC Trends: Persistent anemia (HGB as low as 6.3 g/dL on 2024-11-06) and leukocytosis with a high neutrophil percentage on multiple dates suggest chronic inflammation or malignancy-related effects. The high platelet count (520 × 10^3/uL on 2024-11-06) could indicate a paraneoplastic phenomenon or reactive thrombocytosis due to systemic illness.
  • Action: It might be warranted to evaluate for paraneoplastic hematologic abnormalities or bone marrow involvement.
• Infectious Concerns Related to Mycobacterial Infection
  • Pathology and Acid-Fast Staining: The lymph node pathology report from 2024-11-01 shows necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis with positive acid-fast staining, indicating a likely mycobacterial infection. This aligns with the suspicion for tuberculosis (TB), especially with systemic symptoms such as weight loss and the presence of granulomatous inflammation in the lung.
  • Recommendation: Consider infectious disease consultation to assess for extrapulmonary or disseminated TB.

Mental Health Concerns: The patient has documented major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms, including poor appetite, low self-esteem, and feelings of helplessness, noted on 2024-10-17 in both psychiatry and general medicine visits. This emotional distress could be exacerbating her physical symptoms. It is recommended to consult with an oncology psychologist.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-09-12 ECG
  • Suspect unspecified pacemaker failure
  • Atrial-sensed ventricular-paced rhythm
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-08-13 CT - abdomen
  • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.2cm). R/O distal CBD stone (0.4cm).
  • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.1cm).
  • Enlargement of prostate.
  • A fatty tumor (0.6cm) at pancreatic tail.
  • Minimal ascites.
  • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • S/P pace-maker implantation. S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Surgical wires over the sternum. Compression fracture of T12.
• 2024-07-03 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms
    • Liver
      • Smooth liver surface; homogeneous echotexture.
      • One hypoechoic tumor with hyperechoic rim sized 1.28 cm in S6
      • Poor echo window of left lobe due to bowel gas mask
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Hyperechoic calculi in GB up to 0.66 cm. No IHD dilatation. CHD/CBD masked
    • Kidney
      • Increased echogenicity and thinning cortex of both kidneys.
      • Cysts noted in both kidneys: up to 2.95 cm
      • Hyperechoic lesions (some with PAS) in both kidneys
  • Diagnosis
    • Liver tumor, S6, probable hemangioma (stationary in size)
    • GB stones; CHD/CBD masked
    • Chronic kidney disease with renal cysts and calcifications/stones
    • Suboptimal echo window; left lobe not seen
• 2024-05-15 Patho - bone marrow biospy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — No evidence of lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (35%). M/E ratio = 5:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are slightly increased in number and normal morphology. No lymphoid aggregates can be identified. Scattered small CD3+ T-cells and CD20+ B lymphocytes in in terstitium. There is no evidence of lymphoma involvement in the sections examined. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2024-05-14 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in some focal areas in the abdominal left paraaortic region. Lymphoma involving the lymph nodes in these regions should be watched out.
  • Increased FDG uptake in some focal areas in the anterior mediastinum. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the midline lower anterior abdominal wall. The nature is to be determined (post-operative inflammation? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in a small focal area in the upper lobe of left lung, possibly more benign in nature. However, please follow up chest CT scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-05-14 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Compression fracture of T12 vertebral body.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-05-10 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • There are few free gas bubbles in the peritoneal cavity that may be post-operative change.
    • There is mild dilatation of the small intestine that may be functional ileus. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There is soft tissue lesion and surrounding fatty stranding in the umbilical aera. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There are few gallstones.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.2 cm).
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and ectasia 2.2 cm.
    • Prior CT identified a homogeneous enhancing lesion 1.3 cm in S6/7 of the liver is noted again, stationary that may be hemangioma.
• 2024-05-03 Patho - small intestine resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Small intestine, distal jejunum, laparoscopic segmental small bowel resection with anastomosis —- Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue tumor (MALT lymphoma)
    • Lymph node, mesentery, small bowel — positive for MALT lymphoma (3/20)
      
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: laparoscopic segmental small bowel resection with anastomosis
    • Topology: small, distal jejunum
      
    • Specimen size and number: 10 cm in length and 4.5 cm in greatest diameter
    • Tumor size: 5 cm in greatest dimesion
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1:bil cut ends, A2-6:tumor, A7-9:LNs,
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type:
      • B-cell neoplasms
        • Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue tumor (MALT lymphoma)
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles:
      • SOX-11(-), lambda light chain(-), kappa light chain(-), CD43(+ at background T cells), MUM1(-), Bcl-2(+), CD3(+ at background T cells), Ki-67 index: <= 5%, CD23(focal patchy +, < 10%), CD5(+ at background T cells), CD20(+), cyclin D1(-), CD10(-), Bcl-6(focal+), CD138(-).
• 2024-05-02, 2024-08-28 ECG
  • Atrial-sensed ventricular-paced rhythm
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-29 Flow volume chart
  • mild obstructive ventilatory defect
• 2024-04-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (179 - 67.1) / 179 = 62.51%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62.5-61.9
  • Conclusion:
    • s/p AVR with bio-prosthesis, no AR, normal pressure gradient (AVA 2.16, Vmax 2.75 , MPG 15)
    • Bileaflet MV prolapse, severe focal prolapse of A3, 2 MR jet, severe MR at A3 (EROA 0.57), mild MR at A1-P1
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LV
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
    • Dilated LA, PPM leads in RA/RV (tip at RV apex)
• 2024-03-23 ECG
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with QRS widening and repolarization abnormality
  • Functional pacemaker rhythm
• 2024-03-18 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • Colon
      • The scope had been inserted up to cecum. Much liquid and semiliquid stool in colon. Some diverticulum were noted at ascending colon
  • Diagnosis
    • Colon diverticulumn, ascending colon
    • Internal hemorrhoid
    • Poor colon preparation
• 2024-03-05 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Periampullary diverticulum, 2nd portion
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-02-20 Flow volume chart
  • moderate airway obstruction
• 2024-02-19 Small Intestine
  • Duodenal diverticulum.
  • No abnormal bowel loop displacement.
  • The passage time is about 60 minutes.
  • S/P pace-maker implantation.
• 2024-02-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms
    • Liver
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Several hyperechoic lesions with PAS up to 1.5cm were noted in GB.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Kidney
      • Several anechoic lesions up to 2.4cm were noted at both kidneys.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail.
    • Others
      • Increased bowel gas was noted. Focal SB wall thickening was noted at LLQ, up to 0.8cm in thickness
  • Diagnosis:
    • Enteropathy, LLQ
    • GB stones
    • Renal cysts, both
• 2024-02-06 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Dilatation of small bowel with collapse of distal ileum and colon, c/w obstruction. Presence of transitional zone.
    • Gallstones.
    • Bilateral renal cysts, up to 1.3cm.
    • Diverticulosis of proximal A-colon.
    • Disc space narrowing of L4/5 and L5/S1.
  • Impression
    • Small bowel obstruction
• 2024-02-06 KUB
  • increased air in distended loops of small bowel over LUQ, RUQ, LLQ and visible Lt colonic segments air, could be paralytic ileus.
  • disc space narrowing and marginal spurs of vertebral bodies at multiple levels due to spondylosis, L-spine.
• 2023-10-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (200 - 94) / 200 = 63.00%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 53
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV with hypokinesia of lateral wall, posterior wall; borderline LV systolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Biventricular hypertrophy with Gr II LV diastolic dysfunction; severely dilated LA.
    • S/P aortic vavle replacement (bioprosthesis) with adequate prosthetic valve function and residual mild aortic stenosis (AVA = 1.62 cm2 by Doppler method; Mean aortic pressure gradient = 13 mmHg).
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve and redundant chordae with anterior mitral leaflet prolapse (A3) and moderate to severe eccentric MR (2 jets); mild PR.
    • S/P intracardiac device implantation with leads in RA/RV.
    • Mild aortic root calcification.

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-23 ~ 2024-03-26 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YenZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ileus, unspecified
  • CC
    • abdominal pain for 2 days
• 2024-03-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S: refill
    • Recurrent small bowel obstruction (2022 and 2024), s/p conservative Tx during 2/16-2/24
    • Focal small bowel wall thickening, enteritis or malignancy could be not rale out.
  • Prescription
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-02-16 ~ 2024-02-24 POMR Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent small bowel obstruction
    • Focal small bowel wall thickening, rule out enteritis or malignancy
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, with pacemaker in placement
    • Heart failure, unspecified
  • CC
    • Severe abdominal pain at epigastric region without nausea or vomiting in the wee hours (2am, 4am) this morning.
• 2024-02-07 ~ 2024-02-11 POMR Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Small bowel obstruction, r/o enteritis or other nature, improved
  • CC
    • Sudden right upper abdominal pain with nausea and watery vomiting 3 times since wee hours.
• 2024-02-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S:
    • IDA, cause? pending panendoscopy and colonoscopy result (2/22), add foliromin
  • Prescription
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2024-01-24 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S:
    • refer for anemia, panendoscopy and colonoscopy (2/22) arranged by GI doctor, check ferritin, ANA, protein EP, Folic acid, vit B12

[consultation]

• 2024-05-02 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This 76 year old patient (1) recurrent small bowel obstruction, (2) CKD stage 3, (3) Paroxysmal atrial fibrilation, with pacemaker in placement, (4) heart failure (5) severe MR, s/p AVP with bio-prosthesis, no AR (6) BPH s/p
    • According to the patient, yesterday (5/1), he climbed stairs and felt dizzy, then slowly fell down onto his hip, without initially losing consciousness or hit the head.
    • His had IDA under Fe supplament. Hgb today was 10.9 g/dL (9.8 g/dL).
    • Lab
      • 2024-05-02 CRP <0.1 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-05-02 PT 10.8 sec
        
      • 2024-05-02 INR 1.03
        
      • 2024-05-02 HGB 10.9 g/dL (2024-04-01 HGB 9.8 g/dL)
        
      • 2024-05-02 MCV 87.2 fL
        
    • 2024-04-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
      • Report:
        • AO(mm) = 29
        • LA(mm) = 50
        • IVS(mm) = 11.8
        • LVPW(mm) = 11.4
        • LVEDD(mm) = 59.8
        • LVESD(mm) = 39.3
        • LVEDV(ml) = 179
        • LVESV(ml) = 67.1
        • LV mass(gm) = 298
        • RVEDD(mm)(mid-cavity) =
        • TAPSE(mm) = 24.8
        • LVEF(%) =
        • M-mode(Teichholz) = 62.5-61.9
        • 2D(M-Simpson) =
      • Diagnosis:
        • Heart size: Dilated LA,LV ;
        • Thickening: IVS,LVPW
        • Pericardial effusion: None
        • LV systolic function: Normal
        • RV systolic function: Normal
        • LV wall motion: Normal
        • MR: severe ; PISA radius 14 mm , Effective regurgitant orifice area 0.57 cm²; TR: mild ; Max pressure gradient = 29 mmHg ; PR: mild ;
        • Mitral E/A = 111 / 137 cm/s (E/A ratio = 0.8) ; Dec.time = 296 ms ;
        • Septal MA e’/a’ = 7.74 / 10.5 cm/s ; Septal E/e’ = 14.3; Lateral MA e’/a’ = 7.16 / 9.38 cm/s ; Lateral E/e’ = 15.5 ;
        • Intracardiac thrombus : None
        • Vegetation : None
          
        • Congential lesion : None
        • Calcified lestions : None
        • IVC size 16.9 mm with inspiratory collapse > 50%
      • Conclusion:
        • s/p AVR with bio-prosthesis, no AR, normal pressure gradient (AVA 2.16, Vmax 2.75 , MPG 15)
        • Bileaflet MV prolapse, severe focal prolapse of A3; 2 MR jet, severe MR at A3 (EROA 0.57), mild MR at A1-P1
        • Concentric LVH, dilated LV
        • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
        • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
        • Dilated LA, PPM leads in RA/RV (tip at RV apex)
    • We need your expertise examine this patient. Thank you
  • A
    • I was consulted for his chronic heart condition and acute repeated ileus with scheduled operation.
    • EKG: A-sensed and V-paced.
    • CXR: normal heart size, no pulmonary congestion.
    • Cardiac echo:
      • s/p AVR with bio-prosthesis, no AR, normal pressure gradient (AVA 2.16, Vmax 2.75 , MPG 15)
      • Bileaflet MV prolapse, severe focal prolapse of A3; 2 MR jet, severe MR at A3 (EROA 0.57), mild MR at A1-P1
      • Concentric LVH, dilated LV
      • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
      • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
      • Dilated LA, PPM leads in RA/RV (tip at RV apex)
    • Lab
      • 2024-05-02 Creatinine 1.44 mg/dL
        
      • HGB 10.9 g/dL
        
    • Suggestion:
      • This patient is in his chronic heart conditon with no acute problem, keep CV OPD medication as possible. May resume NOAC as soon as possible if no risk of bleeding.
      • Avoid fluid overload and keep adequate BP control.
• 2024-02-06 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • Symptoms
      • nausea (+)
      • vomit (+, x3) watery
      • diarrhea (-)
      • abd pain (RUQ)
      • no chills, no fever
      • no tarry stool
      • no chest pain, no dyspnea, no cough, no dyuria, no back pain
      • no abd op hx
    • PH: valve OP, GB stone, HF
    • NKDA
  • A
    • Lab data:
      • 2024-02-06 NT-proBNP 1606.6 pg/mL
        
      • 2024-02-06 hs-Troponin I 15.5 pg/mL
        
      • 2024-02-06 Alkaline phosphatase 56 U/L
        
      • 2024-02-06 Neutrophil 87.7 %
        
      • 2024-02-06 Lymphocyte 7.1 %
        
      • 2024-02-06 WBC 9.32 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-02-06 RBC 3.78 x10^6/uL
        
      • 2024-02-06 HGB 9.2 g/dL
        
      • 2024-02-06 PLT 235 *10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-02-05 BUN 21 mg/dL
        
    • Abdominal CT: distended small bowel loop
    • Impression
      • small bowel ileus
      • gall bladder stone
    • Suggestion:
      • NPO with NG decompression
      • IVF supplement
      • antibiotic treatment
• 2022-11-25 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This was a 74-year-old male with history of 1. CHF post pacemaker; 2. VSD post repair surgery; 3. CKD3 medical F/U; 4. BPH post TURP.
    • He presented at our ER for abdominal pain for 3 days. He started to have this fullness sensation after a meal with oil rice.
    • At ER, vital sign were BP 99/55 TPR: 36.5/105/18, cons clear. PE showed abdominal RLQ pain. KUB revealed a presence of ileus.
    • We arranged ABD CT which showed adhesion band in the left middle pelvis induce mechanical high grade small bowel obstruction is highly suspected.
    • Also, NG drain of 1200ml dark red liquid (OB+) was also found, so EGD was done which showed diffused shallow ulcers and mucosal oozing.
    • Lab data showed elevated CRP and worsen kidney function. He received PPI pump, Hemoclot, ABX, and adequate IVF at ER, then, he was admitted for futher treatment at GS ward.
    • Lab data showed hyperkalemia (K：5.3) and renal failure (BUN/Cr：91/5.68) were noted on 2022/11/24. We give D50W 40ml+ RI 6U, Calglon 10% 10ml IVD and Furosemide 10mg IVD ST.
    • We need your help for further evaluation and treatment. Thanks a lot.
  • A
    • We were consulted for a 74 years old man with the past history of CHF post pacemaker and VSD post repair surgery with AKI on CKD stage 3, hyperkalemia and oliguria. This time, he was admitted due to abdominal pain for 3 days and diagnosed as adhesion band in the left middle pelvis induce mechanical high grade small bowel obstruction.
    • Assessment
      • No NSAID or herb use history
      • NPO
      • Abodminal CT on 2022/11/23 showed bilateral kidney atrophy, 6.8- 7.7 cm with cyst and no stone or hydronephrosis.
      • Na/K 134/5.3 on 2022/11/24
      • BUN/Cre 91/5.68 on 2022/11/24 (72/4.59 on 2022/11/23)
    • Impression:
      • pre-renal AKI, AKIN stage 2, on CKD stage 3, with mild hyperkalemia, possibly due to third space fluid accumulation secondary to ileus
      • mechanical high grade small bowel obstruction
      • gastric ulcer bleeding
    • Plan and suggestions:
      • Please check urine analysis, UPCR on spot urine, VBG, K, Ca, IP, Mg, HbA1c, uric acid and total protein/ albumin STAT.
      • Record urine output and body weight, on foley if necessary without contraindication.
      • Adequate hydration with IV fluid 2500-3000 cc/day with goal of increased body weight 0.5 - 1 kg.
      • Avoid medications contain Mg(MgO), Al (Strocaine), NSAIDs and nephrotoxic agents due to AKI on CKD.
      • Treat underlying disease as your expertise.
      • If urine output < 400 cc/day, please contact us for further management and renal replacement therapy.
      • Please arrange nephrology OPD for the patient after this discharge due to CKD.
    • Thank you for your consultation. We will follow the patient. Feel free to contact us if any problem.
• 2022-11-24 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This patient has been followed up in your clinic for a long time, usually need to have “Eliquis 1tab PO BID” use. Due to ileus the current NPO, surgical treatment may be arranged, is there any other alternative medicine that can be used and what cardiac tests should we arrange?
    • We need your help for further evaluation and treatment. Thanks a lot.
  • A
    • Dear Dr, 74 y/o male, a case of
      • CHF, CLBBB s/p CRT-P
      • VSD (I) s/p patch closure
      • Severe AS s/p AVR
      • Ileus
      • UGI bleeding
    • Suggestion:
      • Please arrange surgical treatment as your expertise.
      • Please DC Apixaban first.
      • Please arrange echocardiography.
• 2022-11-23 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • Abdominal pain for 3 days.
    • deny abd op hx
  • A
    • CT: small bowel obstruction, DDx: bezoar or adhesion
    • Suggestion
      • NPO
      • IV fluid + Pantoloc
      • admission for further management

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 640mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-12 - rituximab 375mg/m2 640mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-15 - rituximab 375mg/m2 625mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-24 - rituximab 375mg/m2 625mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1250mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famodidine 20mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-11-12

Patient Summary

• Age: 76 years old, male.
• Primary Diagnosis: Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) of the small intestine, stage IV.
• Current Status: Admitted for the 6th cycle of R-COP chemotherapy.
• Significant Comorbidities:
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 3
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), s/p aortic valve replacement (AVR) with bioprosthesis
  • Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF), on pacemaker
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Reflux Esophagitis, Dementia

Hematologic Status and Anemia Management

• Laboratory Trends in Hemoglobin and Ferritin
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb) Levels: Persistent anemia with recent readings:
    • 11/11: 9.7 g/dL
    • 10/14: 7.8 g/dL
    • 09/11 to 07/02: Varied between 7.7 and 11.4 g/dL, indicating fluctuating anemia likely influenced by chemotherapy, chronic disease, and possibly gastrointestinal blood loss.
  • Ferritin Trends:
    • Significant increase in ferritin over recent months, from 7.1 ng/mL in January to 530.8 ng/mL by October 2024. Initially indicative of severe iron deficiency, the elevated ferritin may now reflect inflammation rather than pure iron deficiency.
• Transfusion Dependency
  • Patient has O-positive blood type with negative antibody screening, simplifying transfusion compatibility.
  • Given the fluctuating anemia and chemotherapy, transfusion dependency is noted, suggesting refractory or multifactorial anemia.
• Recommendations
  • Transfusion Strategy:
    • Set a transfusion threshold of Hgb <8 g/dL if symptomatic or <7 g/dL if asymptomatic. Aim to maintain hemoglobin above 8 g/dL during active chemotherapy cycles.
  • Iron Status and Supplementation:
    • Monitor transferrin saturation (TSAT) alongside ferritin to evaluate functional iron deficiency. Elevated ferritin with low TSAT would suggest that iron is sequestered and not available for red blood cell production, common in inflammatory or malignant states.
    • Continue iron supplementation with ferrous sodium citrate (Foliromin) only if TSAT remains low and iron deficiency is confirmed. Consider spacing or reducing iron dosing if ferritin levels continue to rise disproportionately to hemoglobin improvement, indicating potential iron overload.
  • Bone Marrow Suppression:
    • Persistent anemia and transfusion dependency during chemotherapy may suggest bone marrow suppression or infiltration by lymphoma.
    • If anemia worsens or does not improve after chemotherapy cessation, consider bone marrow biopsy to evaluate marrow involvement or suppression by the malignancy.

Cardiac and Renal Comorbidities

• Chronic Heart Failure and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
  • Heart Failure Management:
    • CHF management should prioritize avoiding fluid overload, given his concurrent CKD and periodic need for transfusions. A balance is required between adequate hydration and minimizing fluid retention.
  • Anticoagulation:
    • The patient has a history of atrial fibrillation but has been managed with a pacemaker, which influences heart rhythm. Given the current absence of active bleeding, anticoagulation with a NOAC (Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulant) could be resumed carefully if no contraindications arise.
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 3
  • Fluid Management:
    • Maintain hydration without fluid overload, especially during chemotherapy and transfusions, to protect renal function.
  • Avoid Nephrotoxic Medications:
    • Avoid nephrotoxic agents, especially NSAIDs, which could worsen kidney function.
  • Electrolyte Monitoring:
    • Monitor potassium and magnesium levels regularly, as kidney function affects electrolyte balance, and ensure levels are within normal ranges to prevent arrhythmias, particularly due to the patient’s cardiac history.

Chemotherapy and Oncology Considerations

• Current Chemotherapy Regimen:
  • The patient is receiving R-COP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, and Prednisolone) for MALT lymphoma.
  • This is cycle 6, indicating he is in the later stages of treatment, which is beneficial for reducing lymphoma burden but increases risks of cumulative hematologic and organ toxicity.
• Monitoring for Side Effects:
  • Bone Marrow Suppression:
    • Expect prolonged marrow suppression and monitor with CBC after each cycle to assess the need for growth factors or transfusions.
  • Infection Prophylaxis:
    • Ensure neutropenic precautions and consider prophylactic antibiotics if neutropenia becomes severe.
  • Renal and Hepatic Function:
    • Continue monitoring BUN, creatinine, AST, and ALT levels given his chemotherapy regimen and the burden of concurrent CKD.

Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support

• Iron Deficiency and Ferritin Trends
  • The patient’s ferritin levels initially indicated severe iron deficiency, which was addressed over several months, raising levels to the current 530.8 ng/mL.
  • Further Testing: If anemia persists with elevated ferritin, a more extensive workup for potential malabsorption or underlying causes of functional iron deficiency may be necessary, including evaluation for gastrointestinal losses or inflammatory bowel involvement by lymphoma.

Medication and Symptom Management

• Current Medications: Ensure all medications align with patient’s needs, adjusting as necessary for side effects and interactions.
  • B-Complex (B1, B2, B6, Nicotinamide): Supportive for general health, especially given chemotherapy-related nutritional deficiencies.
  • Acetylcysteine: Monitor liver function, as this medication could have hepatoprotective effects beneficial during chemotherapy.
  • Mosapride (for reflux) and Cimetidine: Effective for managing his reflux esophagitis, which could worsen with chemotherapy. Proton pump inhibitors may be an alternative if symptoms persist.
  • Entacavir: Continue antiviral prophylaxis, especially considering immunosuppression due to lymphoma and chemotherapy.
• Symptom Control:
  • Pain and Nausea Management: Ensure that pain and nausea are well-controlled, particularly after chemotherapy, to improve quality of life. Medications like Metoclopramide and supportive antiemetics can help control symptoms.
  • Reflux Management: Continue with Cimetidine and Mosapride and consider a proton pump inhibitor if symptoms worsen.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-10-01, -07-16, -06-14, -06-05, -05-19, -05-08 CXR
  • Metastases on both lungs.
• 2024-07-31 CT - chest
  • Indication:
    • endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 2, of the uterine endometrium, stage pT2N1a(cM0), FIGO stage: IIIC1, pStage IIIC1, s/p TAH + BSO + BPLND and paraaortic LND, s/p CCRT, with lung metastases, s/p VATS, LUL and LLL wedge resection
    • 2024-07-02 s/p CDDP + Adriamycin x3
  • Findings Comparison was made with CT on 2024/04/12
    • Lungs:
      • interval significant decrease in size and number metastatic lung masses and nodules.
      • smooth interlobular septal thickening in both apical lung regions.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • extensive lymphadenopathy in the visceral space and both hila, in regression.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • a heterogeneous poor enhancing mass at the midline lower pelvis rectus sheath muscle with omental invasion, 4.5 cm in size
      • S/P hysterectomy and Left renal angiomyolipoma 1.3 cm.
      • multiple small gallstones are noted.
      • unremarkable of the liver, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
      • no enlarged lymph node.
  • Impression:
    • regression of pulmonary and mediastinal-hilar LNs metastases and stationary of lower anterior pelvic wall metastasis as compared with previous CT on 2024/04/12
• 2024-04-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (76 - 29) / 76 = 61.84%
    • LVEF (%) = 62
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Trivial TR; mild PR.
• 2024-04-12 CT - abdomen
  • History:
    • Endometrial CA s/p TAH + BSO + BPLND and para-aortic LND on 2019-06-12 by Prof Huang SiCheng, pT2N1a(cM0), stage III & s/p CCRT.
    • 20230104 chest CT: bilateral pulmonary metastases and mediastinal and hilar LNs metastases, in progression as compared with CT on 2022/11/10
  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior chest CT dated 2023/04/19.
    • There is a newly developed heterogeneous poor enhancing mass at the midline lower pelvis rectus sheath muscle and suspicious omentum invasion, 4.5 cm in size (the largest dimension), that is c/w metastasis.
    • Prior CT identified bilateral pulmonary metastases are noted again, increasing in size and number that is c/w lung metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Left renal angiomyolipoma 1.3 cm is noted.
    • Few small gallstones are noted.
  • IMP:
    • Metastasis in the midline lower pelvis is noted.
    • Lung metastases show progressive disease.
• 2024-04-12 CT - chest
  • Indication
    • endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 2, pTNM: pT2N1a(cM0)
    • TAH + BSO + BPLND and para-aortic LND on 2019-06-12
    • L′t pelvic pain
    • cough
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Multiple mass/nodules are found at both lungs up to 6.8cm at left lower lobe is found. Lung meta is considered.
      • In comparison with CT dated on 2023-01-04, the lesions are enlarged.
    • Lymphadenopathy at paratracheal region, bilaeral hilar up to 5.9cm is found. In progression.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Fat containing tumor at left kidney measuring 0.45cm is found. Angiomyolipoma is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Metastatic pulmonary nodules/mass and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. In progression.
• 2024-04-11 CXR
  • Bilateral lung tumors, progression. R/O metastasis with progression.
• 2023-05-29 CXR
  • There are few nodular opacity projecting in both lung that are c/w metastases after correlate with CT.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2023-04-19 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Endometrial CA s/p TAH + BSO + BPLND and para-aortic LND on 20190612, pT2N1a(cM0), stage III & s/p CCRT.
    • 20230104 chest CT: bilateral pulmonary metastases and mediastinal and hilar LNs metastases, in progression as compared with CT on 2022/11/10
  • MD CT (Revolution) of the chest, abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. CT images with axial and coronal reformatted isotropic images were obtained in non-contrast scan and portal venous phase scan after IV contrast injection.
  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior chest CT dated 2023/01/04.
    • Prior CT identified bilateral pulmonary metastases are noted again, decreasing in size that is c/w lung metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified mediastinal and hilar LNs metastases are noted again, decreasing in size that is c/w mediastinal and hilar LNs metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Left renal angiomyolipoma 1.3 cm is noted.
    • Few small gallstones are noted.
  • IMP:
    • Lung metastases S/P C/T show partial response.
      
    • Mediastinal and hilar LNs metastases S/P C/T show partial response.
• 2023-03-19 CXR
  • One nodular opacity over right middle lung zone.
• 2023-02-06 CXR
  • There are few nodular opacity projecting in both lung that are c/w metastases after correlate with CT.
• 2023-01-04 CT - chest
  • Indication: endometrioid adenocarcinoma, pTNM: pT2N1a(cM0), stage III s/p TAH + BSO + BPLND and para-aortic LND, recurrent lung mets
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2022/11/10
    • Lungs:
      • s/p op change in left upper and lower lobes.
      • multiple solid nodules in bilateral lungs up to 23mm at RLL
      • consistent with metastatic tumors.
    • Mediastinum and hila: metastatic LAP at Lt hilum and Lt
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a left renal angiomyolipoma (7 mm) and a few tiny stone in the gallbladder. unremarkable of the liver, spleen, adrenal glands, pancreas, and Rt kidney. no enlarged lymph node.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • bilateral pulmonary metastases and mediastinal and hilar LNs metastases, in progression as compared with CT on 2022/11/10
• 2023-01-03 CXR
  • There are few nodular opacity projecting in both lung that may be metastases. Please correlate with CT.
• 2022-11-28 CXR
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at bil. lungs.
• 2022-11-10 CT - chest
  • Indication: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium; Sleep disorder, unspecified
  • Chest:
    • Nodular lesions are found at both lungs up to 1.84cm in largest dimension. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-04-07, the lesions are enlarged.
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Visible abdomen:
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Fat containing tumor at middle zone of left kidney up to 1.0cm in largest dimension. Angiomyolipoma.
  • Imp: Nodular lesions are found at both lungs. In enlargement. Lung meta is favored.
• 2022-11-01 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 42 y/o female patient with endometrioid adenocarcinoma, pTNM: pT2N1a(cM0), stage III s/p TAH + BSO + BPLND and para-aortic LND on 6/12 19 s/p CCRT
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Fatty content tumor, 1.5cm in left kidney, r/o renal AML.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • Bilateral lower lung tumors, up to 1.5cm in left lower lung, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Left renal AML.
    • Gallbladder stones.
    • Bilateral lung tumors, r/o lung metastasis.
• 2022-08-09 SONO - abdomen
  • Few gallstones are noted and the size < 1 cm.
  • Angiomyolipoma 1.37 cm in left kidney middle pole.
• 2022-04-07 CT - chest
  • Left renal angiomyolipoma.
  • s/p right upper lobe and left lower lobe op.
  • There is no evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2022-03-08 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy. A nodule (4mm) at left lower lung. R/O left renal angiomyolipoma (9mm). Small gallbladder stones (2-4mm).
• 2021-12-17 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2021-09-03 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    
  • Prior CT identified few small nodules in bilateral lower lung are not noted in the current CT. Follow up chest CT 3 months later is indicated.
• 2021-07-27 CT - chest
  • endometrial CA recurrence wt lung mets s/p C/T.
  • Comparison made with previous CT dated on 2021/6/12
    • Lungs:
      • s/p op change in left upper and lower lobes.
      • multiple solid nodules in bilateral lungs up to 10 mm at LLL
      • consistent with metastatic tumors.
    • Mediastinum: no enlarged LN or mass.
      • the trachea and main bronchi are normallly identified without endobronchial lesion.
    • Hila: unremarkable.
    • Vessels: the great vessels in the hila and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Chest wall: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: a left renal angiomyolipoma (7 mm) and a few tiny stone in the gallbladder. unremarkable of the liver, spleen, adrenal glands, pancreas, and Rt kidney. no enlarged lymph node.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • bilateral pulmonary metastases are still visible.
• 2021-06-12 CT - chest
  • Indication: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 2, pTNM: pT2N1a(cM0), FIGO stage IIIC1 s/p TAH + BSO + BPLND and recurrent lung mets S/P op
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • S/p port-A placement with its tip at SUPERIOR VENA CAVA.
      • s/p left upper lobe and left lower lobe op.
      • Minimal fobritc like change at right upper lobe is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2021-01-06, the lesion regressed markedly.
        
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
      • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
      • s/p ATH and BSO.
      • There is no ascites accumulation at abdominal cavity.
      • No evidence of abnormal soft tissue mass at pelvic cavity.
      • No definite inguinal or pelvic sidewall LAP
  • Imp:
    • s/p ATH and BSO.
    • s/p left upper lobe and left lower lobe op.
    • Regression of right upper lobe and right middle lobe nodules.
• 2021-01-26 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • Lung, left, lower lobe, wedge resection —- Consistent with metastatic endometrioid adenocarcinoma
  • Lung, left, upper lobe, wedge resection —- Consistent with metastatic endometrioid adenocarcinoma
  • Histologic Type (select all that apply): Consistent with metastatic endometrioid adenocarcinoma
  • The immunohistocehmical stains reveal CK7(focal +), CK20(-), PAX8(+), PR(-), and TTF-1(-).
    
  • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
• 2021-01-25 CXR
  • nodules in both lungs due to metastasis.
  • s/p left chest tube in place, its tip directed superiorly
• 2021-01-06 CT - chest
  • Findings: multiple solid nodules in bilateral lungs up to 12 mm in LLL, consistent with metastatic tumors.
  • Impression: consistent bilateral pulmonary metastases.
• 2020-12-17 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Small nodules (4-8mm) at bil. lower lungs.
    • R/O left renal angiomyolipoma (9mm).
    • Small gallbladder stone (4mm).
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Small nodules (4-8mm) at bil. lower lungs r/o metastases.
• 2020-09-24 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Gallbladder stone (0.61cm).
    • R/O left renal angiomyolipoma (0.94x1.05cm).
  • IMP: gall stone and left renal angiomyolipoma.
• 2020-05-15 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2020-04-10 Treadmill exercise test, TET
  • Resting ECG : Normal
  • ST changes during TET : No significant ST changes
  • Interpretation : negative for ischemia
• 2020-04-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (81.3 - 22.5) / 81.3 = 72.32%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Thickened MV with mild MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2019-12-18 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2019-06-19 Phleborheograph (PRG) & Perivasculary doppler flowmetry
  • Doppler study: (N= Normal, A= Abnormal, T= Thrombus)
    • Lower limbs R-CFV R-SFV R-PV R-PTV R-SV L-CFV L-SFV L-PV L-PTV L-SV
    • Spontaneous signal A A A A A A A A A A
    • Respiratory changes N N N N N N N N N N
    • Cough response N N N N N N N N N N
    • Compression study N N N N N N N N N N
  • Findings
    • Thrombus ：None
    • Varicose vein ：None
  • Conclusion
    • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
    • Biateral CFV contiunce flow pattern, etiology; upstream stenosis could not be rule out.
• 2019-06-17 CT - pelvis
  • S/P operation. Some fluid and air collection in pelvic cavity (s/p drainage) and left posterior pararenal space. R/O left renal angiomyolipoma (9mm). Bil. pleural effusion. General subcutaneous edema.
• 2019-06-12 Surgical pathology Level VI
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Uterus, endometrium, total abdominal hysterectomy — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 2 — pTNM: pT2N1a(cM0) , FIGO stage: IIIC1, pStage IIIC1
    • Uterus, myometrium, total abdominal hysterectomy — involved by endometrioid adenocarcinoma (> 1/2 thickness)
    • Uterus, cervix, otal abdominal hysterectomy — involved by endometrioid adenocarcinoma (stromal connective tissue involvement) — free of lower cervical margin
    • Fallopian tube, bilateral, salpingectomy — negative for malignancy
      
    • Ovary, bilateral, oophorectomy — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 1 )
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — positive for malignancy ( 2 / 7 )
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — positive for malignancy ( 2 / 10 )
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — positive for malignancy ( 1 / 4 )
    • Lymph node, left para-aortic, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 4 )
    • Lymph node, rightt para-aortic, dissection — negative for malignancy ( 0 / 4 )
    • Pathology stage:pTNM: — pTNM: pTNM: pT2N1a(cM0), FIGO stage: IIIC1, pStage IIIC1
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: total abdominal hysterectomy, LN dissection
    • Specimens include: uterus with bilateral adnexae,regional LNs,
    • Tumor site: upper and lower body, fundus and cervix
      
    • Tumor size: 9x 6 cm
    • The myometrium: Tumor invades more than one-half of myometrium (2 cm)
    • The cervix: free of tumor (0.5 cm away from margin)
    • Adnexa: unremarkable
    • Lymph node: bilateral iliac, obturator and para-aortic LNs are received.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: endometrioid adenocarcinoma
    • Histology grade: grade 2
      
    • Depth of invasion: Tumor invades more than one-half of myometrium (2 cm)
      
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Present
    • The cervical stromal connective involvement: Present
    • Resection margins of the cervix (or vagina): free (0.5 cm)
    • Additional pathologic findings:
      • Endometrial hyperplasia: Absent
      • (squamous) metaplasia: Present
      • adenomyosis: Absent
    • Bilateral adnexa: free of tumor
      
    • Lymph node metastasis
      • Group as specified No. Positive / No. Total
      • Left iliac ( 0 / 1 )
      • Left obturator ( 2 / 7 )
      • Right iliac ( 2 / 10 )
      • Right obturator ( 1 / 4 )
      • Left para-aortic ( 0 / 4 )
      • Right para-aortic ( 0 / 4 )
      • over all 5 / 30
    • IHC stain — ER(-), PR(-), TTF-1(-), CK20(-), PAX-5(-)
• 2019-06-10 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Uterus, endometrium, D&C — Adenocarcinoma
  • Uterus, cervix, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: (S2019-9114) ER (-, 0%), PR (-, 0%); vimentin (+++), p16 (equivocal 20-60%), CK (+).
• 2019-06-06 MRI - pelvis
  • Clinical history: 39 y/o female patient with huge cervical mass, R/O myoma or malignancy.
  • WITHOUT enhancement MRI pelvis:
    • There is huge soft tissue tumor (12cm), extention from uterine cavity into the cervical area, can’t rule out malignancy.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • No enlarged lymph node in the pelvic cavity and paraaortic region.
    • Cystic lesion, 1.5cm in right pelvic cavity, r/o lymphocele.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression:
      • Huge soft tissue tumor(12cm), extention from uterine cavity into the cervical area, can’t rule out malignancy.
      • R/O lymphocele in right pelvic cavity, 1.5cm.
    • Clinical proven endometrial malignancy, cstage T2N0Mx.
• 2019-06-06 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • R/O Huge cervical mass (58mmx71mm)

[surgical operation]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-11 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 85mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (doxorubicin + cisplatin. 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-11 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 85mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (doxorubicin + cisplatin. 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-20 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (doxorubicin + cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-19 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (doxorubicin + cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-14 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (doxorubicin + cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-22 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (doxorubicin + cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-29 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (doxorubicin + cisplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-05-30 - ……………………………………. topotecan 0.6mg/m2 1mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-18 - ……………………………………. topotecan 0.6mg/m2 1mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-06 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + topotecan 0.6mg/m2 1mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-04 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + topotecan 0.6mg/m2 1mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-12-03 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg
• 2021-11-10 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg
• 2021-10-19 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg
• 2021-09-28 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg
• 2021-09-03 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg
• 2021-08-04 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg
• 2021-07-13 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-06-11 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-05-03 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-04-08 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-03-15 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 126mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-02-23 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr + docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2020-02-10 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg D5W 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 250mg 4hr mannitol 20% 80mL NS 250mL 4hr
  • dexamethasone 5mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2020-01-03 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg D5W 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 250mg 4hr mannitol 20% 80mL NS 250mL 4hr
  • dexamethasone 5mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

Systemic Therapy for Endometrial Carcinoma - Endometrial Carcinoma - NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology - NCCN Evidence Blocks - Version 2.2023 - April 28, 2023 - ENDO-D

• Primary or Adjuvant Therapy (Stage I-IV)

  • Chemoradiation Therapy
    • Preferred Regimens
      • Cisplatin plus RT followed by carboplatin/paclitaxel
  • Systemic Therapy
    • Preferred Regimens
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/pembrolizumab (for stage III-IV tumors, except for carcinosarcoma) (category 1)
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/dostarlimab-gxly (for stage III-IV tumors) (category 1)
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/trastuzumab (for stage III/IV HER2-positive uterine serous carcinoma)
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/trastuzumab (for stage III/IV HER2-positive carcinosarcoma) (category 2B)

• Recurrent Disease

  • First-Line Therapy for Recurrent Diseaseh
    • Preferred
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel (category 1 for carcinosarcoma)
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/pembrolizumab (except for carcinosarcoma) (category 1)
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/dostarlimab-gxly (category 1)
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/trastuzumab (for HER2-positive uterine serous carcinoma)
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/trastuzumab (for HER2-positive carcinosarcoma) (category 2B)
    • Other Recommended Regimens
      • Carboplatin/docetaxel
      • Carboplatin/paclitaxel/bevacizumab
    • Useful in Certain Circumstances (Biomarker directed: after prior platinum-based therapy including neoadjuvant and adjuvant)
      • Lenvatinib/pembrolizumab (category 1) for mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) tumors
      • Pembrolizumab for TMB-H or MSI-H/dMMRm tumors
      • Dostarlimab-gxly for dMMR/MSI-H tumors
  • Second-Line or Subsequent Therapy
    • Other Recommended Regimens
      • Cisplatin/doxorubicin
      • Cisplatin/doxorubicin/paclitaxel
      • Cisplatin
      • Carboplatin
      • Doxorubicin
      • Liposomal doxorubicin
      • Paclitaxel
      • Albumin-bound paclitaxel
      • Topotecan
      • Bevacizumab
      • Temsirolimus
      • Cabozantinib
      • Docetaxelf (category 2B)
      • Ifosfamide (for carcinosarcoma)
      • Ifosfamide/paclitaxel (for carcinosarcoma)
      • Cisplatin/ifosfamide (for carcinosarcoma)
    • Useful in Certain Circumstances (Biomarker directed therapy)
      • Lenvatinib/pembrolizumab (category 1) for mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) tumors
      • Pembrolizumabb for TMB-H or MSI-H/dMMR tumors
      • Dostarlimab-gxly for dMMR/MSI-H tumors
      • Larotrectinib or entrectinib for NTRK gene fusion-positive tumors (category 2B)
      • Avelumab for dMMR/MSI-H tumors
      • Nivolumab for dMMR/MSI-H tumors
  • Hormonal Therapy for Recurrent or Metastatic Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Preferred Regimens
      • Megestrol acetate/tamoxifen (alternating)
      • Everolimus/letrozole
    • Other Recommended Regimens
      • Medroxyprogesterone acetate/tamoxifen (alternating)
      • Progestational agents
        • Medroxyprogesterone acetate
        • Megestrol acetate
      • Aromatase inhibitors
      • Tamoxifen
      • Fulvestrant
  • Hormonal Therapy for Uterine Limited Disease Not Suitable for Primary Surgery
    • Preferred Regimens
      • Progestational agents
        • Medroxyprogesterone acetate
        • Megestrol acetate
    • Useful in Certain Circumstances
      • Levonorgestrel intrauterine device (IUD)

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2024-11-12

Chronic Anemia

• HGB Trends:
  • The historical HGB data shows fluctuating values, generally staying in the 7.7 - 9.7 g/dL range over the past several months, with occasional transient rises following transfusions. The highest recent level was 11.7 g/dL on 2024-04-28.
• Consistency with Chemotherapy Impact:
  • The patient’s anemia is likely multifactorial, influenced by chronic disease (endometrial adenocarcinoma with metastasis), chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, and potential nutritional deficiencies.
• Macrocytic Anemia:
  • The patient’s HGB level remains low with intermittent improvements, and the macrocytosis observed on CBC suggests a need to continue evaluating and managing nutritional support, particularly in the context of ongoing chemotherapy.
• Recommendations:
  • Maintain Regular Blood Transfusions as Needed:
    • Given her consistently low hemoglobin levels, periodic transfusions may be necessary to maintain functional levels and alleviate anemia-related symptoms.
  • Continue Monitoring:
    • Ensure that HGB levels are monitored regularly before each chemotherapy session to guide supportive interventions.
  • Consider Additional Supplementation:
    • With ongoing chemotherapy and recurrent anemia, evaluate folate and vitamin B12 levels.
    • Supplementation may be warranted, given the macrocytic nature of the anemia.
  • Optimize ESA Use:
    • Consider erythropoiesis-stimulating agents cautiously if transfusion and supplementation are insufficient to maintain HGB levels above symptomatic thresholds.

Hyperuricemia

• Findings:
  • Uric acid levels were elevated at 8.2 mg/dL on 2024-11-11, potentially due to cell turnover from metastatic disease and chemotherapy.
  • The level improved to 6.6 mg/dL on 2024-11-12 after treatment with Feburic (febuxostat) and Rolikan.
• Recommendations:
  • Continue Febuxostat at a maintenance dose to prevent recurrent hyperuricemia, which is particularly relevant in the context of chemotherapy-induced tumor lysis.
  • Hydration: Encourage adequate hydration to facilitate uric acid clearance.
  • Monitor Renal Function: Given her eGFR of 59.21 mL/min/1.73m² on 2024-11-12, kidney function should be monitored to avoid complications associated with hyperuricemia and to adjust febuxostat dosage if renal function declines.

Thrombocytopenia

• Current Status:
  • Platelet counts have been variable but generally low, e.g., 131 x10³/uL on 2024-11-11 and 129 x10³/uL on 2024-11-12.
  • This is likely secondary to chemotherapy, as she has a regimen with cisplatin and doxorubicin, both known to cause myelosuppression.
• Recommendations:
  • Monitor for Bleeding: Given her recent history of hemorrhoidal bleeding and low platelet count, ensure active monitoring for any further signs of bleeding.
  • Platelet Support: If platelet levels drop below critical thresholds or if bleeding persists, consider platelet transfusion.
  • Delay Chemotherapy: Consider adjusting the chemotherapy schedule or dose intensity if thrombocytopenia worsens or does not recover adequately between cycles.

Renal Function

• Observations:
  • The patient’s estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) has shown some fluctuations, recently recorded at 49.48 mL/min/1.73 m² on 2024-11-11, improving to 59.21 mL/min/1.73 m² on 2024-11-12.
  • This variability could be related to chemotherapy toxicity (particularly cisplatin) and hyperuricemia.
• Recommendations:
  • Renal Protective Strategies: Ensure adequate hydration before and after chemotherapy sessions to mitigate nephrotoxicity, especially when using agents like cisplatin.
  • Renal Function Monitoring: Regular renal function tests are essential to track trends and adjust medications accordingly.

Medication Review and Supportive Care

• Anti-Ulcer Therapy: Ulstop FC (famotidine) appears on the active medication list, suggesting a proactive approach to gastrointestinal protection, especially important in the context of chemotherapy.

• Hyperuricemia Management: Feburic (febuxostat) is appropriately prescribed for hyperuricemia, aligning with the elevated uric acid levels noted on 2024-11-11. Continuous use is advisable to manage tumor lysis syndrome risk associated with chemotherapy.

• Potential for Additional GI Support: The presence of Actein (acetylcysteine) and Promeran (metoclopramide) suggests ongoing management of nausea and mucosal protection, these should be related to chemotherapy-induced side effects.

• Recommendations:

  • Nutritional and GI Support: Continue antiemetics (metoclopramide) and anti-ulcer medications, adjusting as needed to control symptoms. Consider adding or switching to a proton pump inhibitor if symptoms persist.
  • Evaluate Further Anemia-Related Support: Additional agents like iron supplementation could be cautiously considered if iron deficiency is suspected, although current iron studies are within normal range.

Fluid and Electrolyte Management

• Saline Infusion: The active list includes a regular sodium chloride (saline) infusion, which is prudent given her risk of dehydration from chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting.
• Hydration Focus: Maintain hydration, especially around chemotherapy cycles, to support renal function and prevent complications related to hyperuricemia and anemia.

Infection and Bleeding Risk

• Anemia Management in Relation to Bleeding:
  • Her recent history of hemorrhoidal bleeding, though resolved, alongside a fluctuating platelet count, raises a continued bleeding risk, particularly with low HGB levels.
  • Monitoring for any recurrent bleeding symptoms is essential, especially if HGB levels drop further.

2024-10-14

[continuing reduced-dose chemotherapy amid anemia and transfusions]

The patient has experienced anemia for at least six months, with a gradual decline in hemoglobin (HGB) levels. This coincides with the doxorubicin + cisplatin regimen that began in April, making it difficult to rule out the treatment as a cause of anemia. Despite the use of a reduced dose, the patient received blood transfusions on 2024-09-10 and 2024-10-11 and remains tolerant. The 2024-07-31 chest CT shows disease regression, so continuing with the reduced-dose treatment while the patient tolerates transfusions is recommended.

• 2024-10-14 HGB 9.7 g/dL
• 2024-10-11 HGB 7.8 g/dL
• 2024-10-01 HGB 7.9 g/dL
• 2024-09-25 HGB 8.4 g/dL
• 2024-09-11 HGB 9.2 g/dL
• 2024-09-10 HGB 7.9 g/dL
• 2024-09-03 HGB 7.7 g/dL
• 2024-08-19 HGB 9.3 g/dL
• 2024-08-07 HGB 8.5 g/dL
• 2024-07-19 HGB 9.7 g/dL
• 2024-07-16 HGB 9.5 g/dL
• 2024-07-02 HGB 8.2 g/dL
• 2024-06-14 HGB 11.4 g/dL
• 2024-06-05 HGB 9.5 g/dL
• 2024-05-22 HGB 9.4 g/dL
• 2024-05-19 HGB 10.1 g/dL
• 2024-05-08 HGB 11.2 g/dL
• 2024-04-28 HGB 11.7 g/dL
• 2023-06-20 HGB 11.6 g/dL

2023-05-30

• According to the PharmaCloud database, the patient has visited a local clinic in Xindian for an unspecified acute upper respiratory infection 4 times in the past 3 months, beginning on 2023-03-15. The patient’s most recent visit was yesterday, on 2023-05-29, during which ibuprofen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine were prescribed. None of these medications are present on the current active medication list, and the acute upper respiratory infection is not listed in the clinical problem list. Please confirm whether the respiratory symptoms are still present. Thank you!

700397410

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-30 CXR
  • fractures at the right 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th ribs
• 2024-10-21 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 11 dB HL, WNL
    • L’t : 15 dB HL, WNL except 6k Hz.
• 2024-10-08 Nosopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • left vocal palsy, left arytenoid and left AE fold mild edema
    • saliva like discharge accumulation at tongue base, no tumor found at tongue base
    • mucopus at left choana (middle meatus posterior part)
  • Conclusion
    • Left tongue cancer s/p op
    • Left vocal palsy
• 2024-10-07 CT - neck
  • Left lateral tongue cancer s/p wide excision on 2012/11/28, pT1 2024/07/26, pT4aN2bM0
    • margin free, closest margin 2mm, LVI+, PNI+, LN 2/44, ENE+, biopsy on 2024-07-09 SCC
  • With and Without contrast Neck CT showed
    • The neck airway was unremarkable. post-OP change at the left upper neck and eft tongue.
    • ill-defined heterogeneous enhancing tumors in the left mouth floor, the tongue, left submandibular space and left parapharyngeal space
    • multiple enlarged lymph nodes int he left neck
    • The major salivary glands were unremarkable.
    • The skull base and C-spine alignment were unremarkable.
    • a nodular lesion, about 24mm in the lower lobe of the left thyroid gland.
  • IMP:
    • r/o tumor recurrence in the left mouth floor, the tongue, left submandibular space and left parapharyngeal space
• 2024-09-16 Laryngoscopy
  • Epiglottis and left AE fold mild edema, saliva accumulation at vallecula, left vocal palsy, patent airway
• 2024-08-19 Laryngoscopy
  • Left vocal immobility, glottic gap during phonation
  • Sputum coating on the supraglottis and pharynx
• 2024-08-12 Patho - soft tissue debridment
  • Labeled as “tongue tip redundant tissue”, debridement — ulcer and squamous hyperplasia
  • Section shows ulcerated squamous mucosa lined tissue with ulcer debris, granulation tissue and squamous hyperplasia.
• 2024-07-29 Patho - oral cancer (wide excision + lymph node)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Tongue, left, cancer excision (S2024-15353) with frozen section for margin (F2024-301FS) —– squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated. Margins free. closest margin 2 mm from lower edge.
    • Lymph node, left neck, radial neck dissection —– (2/44) one in level l Ib and one in level II. Extranodal extension present.
    • pT4a pN2b (if cM0) ; pStage: IVA
  • Macroscopic examination
    • Surgical Procedure(s): cancer excision and radial neck dissection: tissue: 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm.
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: left tongue
      • Other part(s) included: F2024-301FS: left anterior deep margin: 1 piece: 2.0 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm and left posterior deep margin: 1 piece, 2.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm; S2024-15353B: suglingual gland (4 x 3 x 2.5 cm), and neck lympn nodes, see below
      • Lymph node dissection: yes, (specify) left levels Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V.
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
    • Specimen Size: Greatest dimensions: 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if more than one part): sblingual gland: 4 x 3 x 2.5cm
    • Depth of invasion: 21 mm
    • Tumor Site: left tongue
      • Laterality: left
    • Tumor Focality: single focus
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension: 4.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if available): 3.5 x 2.1 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: ulcerated
    • Gross Tumor Extension: muscle layer
    • Tissue for frozen section: F2024-301FS: left anterior deep margin and left posterior deep margin.
    • S2024-15353: A1-3: tumor with upper edge; A4-7: tumor with lower edge; A8: tumor with forward edge; A9: tumor with back edge; A10: sublingual gland; A11-12: Ia; A13-14: Ib; A15-19: II; A20-21: III; A22-23: IV; A24-25: V.
  • Microscopic examination
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma, classical
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: muscle layer
    • Margins: Margins uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distance from closest margin: 2 mm lower edge.
      • Other margins: upper edge 5mm; forward edge 3 mm; back edge 10 mm; deep 5 mm. NOTE: tumor travels horizontally along submucosal and muscular tissue.
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: present
    • Perineural Invasion: present
    • Neck Lymph Nodes:
      • Ipsilateral: Number examined: 44; Number involved: 2
      • Size (greatest dimension) of largest metastatic deposit: 1.2 cm
      • Extranodal extension: present
      • A11-12: Ia (0/3); A13-14: Ib (1/3); A15-19: II (1/17); A20-21: III (0/6); A22-23: IV (0/8); A24-25: V (0/7).
• 2024-07-11 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left aspect of the tonge, compatible with malignancy of the tongue.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some left submandibular, left neck neck level III and IV lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right aspect of maxilla. The nature is to be determined (dental problem? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left sternoclavicular junction. Benign joint lesion may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-07-10 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Oralcavity - Impression (Imaging stage) : T:2 N:2b M:0 STAGE:IVA
• 2024-07-10 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver: mild
  • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2024-07-09 Patho - tongue biopsy
  • Lateral tongue, left, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma with bacteria and fungal infection
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, moderately to poorly differentiated of the tongue tissue characterized by solid tumor nests infiltration with focal keratin formation. Besides, ulcer with and bacterial colonies and fungal hyphae are also identified.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK(+), P16(-) and P40(+) for tumor and special stains of PAS(+), GMS(+) for fungal hypahe, favor candidiasis. Clinical correlation is advied.

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-20 ~ 2024-10-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pain control with tramacet 1# prnq6h.
    • DM control with metformin 500mg/tab 0.5# qd.
    • Kept OPD medication with Bokey 1# QD, diovan F.C. 0.5# QD, Norvasc 1# bid, fenofibrate 160mg/tab 1# QD.
    • AntiHBc postive with Vemildy 1# qdac.
    • Arrange PTA, 24hrs CCR for pre-chemotherapy.
    • Limeson 4mg/tab 2# PO BID and Famotidine 1# PO BID x3 day for prevention chemotherapy allergy.
    • Hydration with N/S 2500ml QD.
    • He recive neoadjuvant chemotherapy with TPF (Docetaxel 60~75 mg/m², Cisplatin 70~100 mg/m², 5-FU 1000 mg/m² IVD (24 hs) D1-4 on 2024/10/22 ~ 2024/10/27. may plan: Q3W for 3~4 cycle).
    • Neck swelling and tough, no redness, with slight pain during our treatment since 2024/10/25. We explain about NG insertion important and warry about involve airway, patient still refused NG insertion. Teaching of keep airway and monitor saturation is very important.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/10/28 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Diovan FC (valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 4D
    • Lipanthyl Supra FC (fenofibrate 160mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# BID 4D hold on if SBP < 100mmHg
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 0.5# QD 4D on diet
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) BID GAR 4D
    • Nincord Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) PRNBID TOPI 4D
• 2024-10-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Admission for TPF on 2024-10-08 and find family for meeting
• 2024-08-22 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O: Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2024-07-12
    • Treatment Plan:
      • Surgery-focused approach (preoperative discussion).
      • Team staging consensus: cT2N2bM0, Stage IVA.
  • P
    • prepare for CCRT, Simulation on 2024-08-22
    • RTC for CT
• 2024-07-24 ~ 2024-08-13 POMR Ear Nose Throat Huang TongCun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left tongue cancer status post wide excision of left tongue tumor, left modified radical neck dissection, teeth extraction, tracheostomy and free flap reconstruction on 2024/07/26, pT4aN2bM0
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Tongue border ulcer noted for 2 months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 51-year-old man with past medical history of left lateral tongue cancer pT1, status post wide excision in 2012, hypertension, dyslipidemia, intracranial hemorrhage.
    • Recently, the patient noted a progressively-enlarging left tongue border ulcer since 6 months ago. Also, there was notable tenderness.
    • Local finding revealed a granular ulcerative tumor, about 4cm in size, located at left anterior lateral tongue and there was no prominent palpable neck mass.
    • Biopsy over the lesion was made which revealed squamous cell carcinoma with bacteria and fungal infection.
    • MRI along with whole body PET image suggested clinical staging of cT2N2bM0,IVA.
    • Admission for tumor wide excision and left neck dissection were suggested, and the patient agreed after thorough consideration.
    • Therefore, under the impression of left tongue cancer, the patient was admitted for tumor wide excision + neck dissection + free flap reconstruction + tooth extraction + tracheostomy on 2024/07/26
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we did thorogh pre-operation evaluation. He received tumor wide excision + neck dissection, free flap reconstruction, tooth extraction, tracheostomy on 2024/07/26. The whole procedures were performed smoothly, and the patient tolerated the whole procedure well.
    • After surgery, he was transferred to SICU for post-op care. Empiric antibiotic with Cetazone were prescribed. Pain relief with Fentanyl, precedex pump titrated.
    • Under flap condition stable and hemodynamic stable, we weaning ventilator with T-mask support, the respiratory pattern smoothly. He was transfered to ward for care on 2024/07/30.
    • At PS ward, we kept antibiotic Cetazone 1000mg Q12H and PGE1 80mcg (DC on 2024/07/31) with pump 10ml/hr. Left forearm wound care with Framycin + Aq-BI wet. Neck wound care with N/S and Aq-BI.
    • He was transfered to ENT ward on 2024/08/01. At ENT ward, we monitored wound condition and penrose drain amount closely. We removed penrose and stiches on 2024/08/08.
    • Pathology report revealed squamous cell carcinoma, pT4apN2bM0, pStage IVA with perineural and lymphovascular invasion. Post-op CCRT was indicated. Wound dehiscence over tongue tip area was noted. We arranged tongue wound debridement and port-A insertion under local anesthesia on 2024/08/12. Radio-oncologist was consulted for further radiotherapy arrangement. Under the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024-08-13. He will be followed up at OPD next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D if pain
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 3D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) QID GAR 7D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-11 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 70mg/m2 125mg NS 500mL 2hr D2 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (after CDDP) (TPF)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-10-22 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 70mg/m2 125mg NS 500mL 2hr D2 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (after CDDP) (TPF)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-09-26 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 73mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited with NS 1000mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-19 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 73mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited with NS 1000mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-12 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 73mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited with NS 1000mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-02 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 74mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited with NS 1000mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-11-11

[Grade 3 Mucositis and Stomatitis]

Oral Pain Management:

• The current gargle with lidocaine and diphenhydramine is appropriate for localized pain control, inflammation, and providing a protective coating over the mucosa, which should help alleviate symptoms associated with Grade 3 mucositis.
• Since acetaminophen is also prescribed, this can be continued for systemic pain relief, especially for non-oral related pain or for additional analgesic support. However, it may be insufficient alone if pain persists outside of the gargle’s effect period.

Additional Pain Management Support:

• While the lidocaine-diphenhydramine gargle is beneficial, if breakthrough pain persists, consider additional options, such as:
  • Scheduled use of the gargle before meals to facilitate oral intake.
  • Alternate or stronger systemic analgesia, such as a short course of opioids if severe pain remains uncontrolled and is impacting the patient’s ability to maintain nutrition and hydration.

Oral Mucosal Healing:

• The existing gargle formulation provides both a numbing and anti-inflammatory effect. However, if symptoms remain severe or healing is delayed, it might be tried the addition of sucralfate suspension or honey-based rinses, which might further aid mucosal healing.

Hydration and Nutritional Support:

• Intravenous saline administration should continue to ensure proper hydration given the challenges in oral intake due to pain.
• Assess the patient’s nutritional intake; consider nutritional supplementation if oral intake is significantly reduced to prevent malnutrition and weight loss.

2024-11-01

[addressing severe neutropenia in TPF therapy: G-CSF interventions]

Leukopenia was noted on 2024-10-20, and the first session of the TPF regimen began on 2024-10-22.

By 2024-10-30, grade 4 neutropenia was observed, and G-CSF (filgrastim) was initiated on the same day, followed with Granocyte (lenograstim). WBC count recovery should be expected.

To help the patient continue with the standard TPF dosing despite neutropenia, prophylactive G-CSF administration could be considered in the future sessions, including long-acting options such as pegfilgrastim (including biosimilars).

• 2024-10-30 WBC 0.45 x10^3/uL ***
• 2024-10-20 WBC 2.53 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-10-08 WBC 4.59 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-26 WBC 5.28 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-19 WBC 7.38 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-12 WBC 7.07 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-05 WBC 8.60 x10^3/uL

701187714

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-07 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 18 dB HL; LE 16 dB HL.
  • Bil WNL.
• 2024-09-13 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • F2024-00385:
      • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- endometrioid carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIB, pT3bN0(if cM0); FIGO Stage: IIIB
      • Fallopian tube, left, salpingectomy —- Free of tumor
    • S2024-19236:
      • Ovary, right, oophorectomy —- Free of tumor
      • Fallopian tube, right, salpingectomy —- Free of tumor
      • Uterus, corpus, total hysterectomy —- Free of tumor
      • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy —- Free of tumor
      • Omentum, omentectomy —- Free of tumor
      • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection —- Free of tumor (0/8)
      • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection —- Free of tumor (0/6)
      • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection —- Free of tumor (0/4)
      • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection —- Free of tumor (0/10)
      • Lymph node, left para-aortic, dissection —- Free of tumor (0/2)
      • Lymph node, right para-aortic, dissection —- Free of tumor (0/4)
      • Soft tissue, near left ureter, excision —- endometrioid carcinoma
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply): debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + left ureteral tumor excision)
    • Specimen size:
      • F2024-00385
        • left ovary: 25.5 x 6.0 x 1.3 cm;
        • left tube: 6.0 cm in length and 0.4 cm in diameter;
      • S2024-19236
        • uterus: 7.0 x 5.5 x 3.2 cm; cervix: 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm; endometrial cavity: 3.5 x 2.0 x 0.3 cm with a polyp, measuring 1.1 x 1.0 x 0.3 cm; Several leiomyoma, measuring up to 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm and adenomyosis; totally weighing 74.6 gm
        • right ovary: 1.8 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm;
        • right tube: 5.5 cm in length and 0.3 cm in diameter;
        • omentum: 17.0 x 14.7 x 1.2 cm
        • left ureter tumor: 3 pieces, measuring up to 1.5 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): intraoperative rupture (+) with chocolate-like content and scanty solid tumor-like content
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Left ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 25.5 cm
    • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 6.0 x 1.3 cm
      • F2024-00385: Sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-2, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: fallopian tube; X2-7: ovary.
      • S2024-19236: A: lymph node, left iliac; B1-2: lymph node, left obturator; C: lymph node, right iliac; D1-2: lymph node, right obturator; E: lymph node, left para-aortic; F: lymph node, right para-aortic; G1: cervix; G2: endometrium; G3: endometrial polyp; G4: leiomyoma; G5: adenomyosis; G6: right fallopian tube; G7: right ovary; H1-2: omentum; I: left ureteral tumor.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Endometrioid carcinoma; Sections show predominant borderline tumor with focal microinvasion and confluent glandular growth. The immunohistochemical stains reveal PAX8(+), PR(+), Napsin A(-), WT-1(focal +), p53(wild type)
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors)
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
      • WHO Grading System: G1: Well differentiated
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not applicable
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): soft tissue near left ureter
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable): Macroscopic (2 cm or less)
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: Not submitted/unknown
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: left iliac: 0/8; left obturator: 0/6; right iliac: 0/4; right obturator: 0/10; left para-aortic: 0/2; right para-aortic: 0/4.
      
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: Leimyomas, adenomyosis, and an endometrial polyp are seen.
• 2024-09-11 Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreatography, ERCP
  • Diagnosis:
    • CBD stone, s/p TPS + EST + balloon lithotripsy
    • Incomplete filling of GB
• 2024-09-10 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A cystic lesion (8.7x16.2x13.5cm) at lower peritoneal cavity with adjacent tissue invasion.
    • Gallbladder stone (1.5cm).
    • Some calcifications in pelvic cavity.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
  • Addendum Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3b(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE: IIIB(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-10 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Rt Ovarian mass

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-04 ~ 2024-10-10 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left ovarian endometrioid carcinoma, pT3bN0 cM0, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIB; FIGO Stage: IIIB, status post Debulking surgery on 2024/09/13
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For 24 hours CCr, audiometry and TP +/- bevacizumab (self-pay) x 6.    
  • Present illness history
    • This time, admission for 24 hours CCr, audiometry and TP +/- bevacizumab (self-pay) x 6.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, check 24hr CCR, PTA first.
    • Limeson 4mg/tab 5# and H2 blocker 1# before taxol 12hrs and before taxol 6hrs.
    • She recived TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2, carboplatin AUC 5 CCR 76) + bevacizumab (self-pay) on 2024/10/07(C1).
    • AntiHBc (+) with baraclude 0.5mg/tab qdac.
    • Abdominal discomfort with Nexium po by self-payment.
    • Insomnia with eurodin 2mg/tab 1# prnhs.
    • Pain control with naproxin 250mg 1# qid.
    • Constipation with MgO 2# TID.
    • Follow KUB showed ileus and intestinal gas changes and add Gascon 1# tid, sennoside 0.5# prnhs, bisacodyl 1# supp prnqd.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/10/10 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 0.5# PRNQD 4D if no stool passage
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg) 1# PRNQD RECT 4D if no stool passage
    • Suzin (flunarizine 5mg) 1# HS 8D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 8D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 8D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 5D if insomnia
    • diphenidol SC 25mg 1# TID 8D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 8D for antiHBc(+)
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# TID 6D
• 2024-09-10 ~ 2024-09-23 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
    • Left ovarian endometrioid carcinoma, pT3bN0 cM0, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIB; FIGO Stage: IIIB, status post Debulking surgery on 2024/09/13
    • Calculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis status post Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography on 2024/09/11
    • Acute gastritis without bleeding
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • Severe abdominal pain for 2 days
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 62-year-old female patient with underlying disease of hypertension. The patient denied allergic history or history of smoking or chewing betal nuts. She occastionally drink alcohol around 3-4 times a week with a glass of plum wine. She suffered from severe abdominal pain for 2 days.
    • According to the patient, she had started to feel lower chest pain last night after dinner. She went to our ER for help but both chest X ray and EKG has no abnormal findings so she was sent back home. However, starting from midnight today, she started to develop severe pain at epigastric and umbilical region of abdomen. The pain was sharp, not radiating to the back and gradually worsening. Therefore, she visited ER again for help on 2024/09/10 where they found epigastric tenderness with physical examination. The patient denied fever, diarrhea, tarry stool, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath or any GU-related symptoms.
    • At ER, vital sign showed blood pressure 189/95 mmHg, heart rate 62 bpm, temperature 36.2 ’C, respiratory rate 18 bpm, conscious E4V5M6 and SPO2 96%. Lab data showed increased total bilirubin 3.36 mg/dL, direct bilirubin 2.25 mg/dL, ALP 130 U/L, r-GT 668 U/L, AST 807 U/L, ALT 743 U/L, increased CA-199 71.49 U/mL, no leukocytosis (WBC: 6.99x10^3/uL), no elevated CRP as 0.2 mg/dL and no anemia (Hgb: 15g/dL).
    • KUB showed tiny calcified nodules in the pelvic cavity.
    • Abdominal CT on 2024/09/10 revealed: 1) A cystic lesion (8.7x16.2x13.5cm) at lower peritoneal cavity r/o ovary tumor.; 2) Gallbladder stone (1.5cm).
    • Under the impression of epigastric abdominal pain, the patient was sent to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the ERCP was done on 2024/09/11 which showed CBD stone status post TPS, EST + balloon lithotripsy. The followed up lab data on 2024/09/12 showed stable condition and no evedince of post ERCP pancreatitis. Due to a cystic lesion (8.7x16.2x13.5cm) at lower peritoneal cavity r/o ovary tumor by abdomenal CT.
    • GYN department was consulted at ER and endometrioma was suscepted. After well treat of patient’s cholangitis. She would be transferred to GYN ward for further mangement of left ovarian mass.
    • After discussed with the patient, she received laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy on 2024/09/13. The frozen section of left ovary revealed borderline tumor; thus, after discussed with the family, the surgery shifted to debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + right salpingo-oopherectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + left ureteral tumor excision). After the operation, her condition was smooth. The vital signs were stable, and no fever. The followed up lab datas showed no elevated WBC. The foley was removed on 2024/09/19 and self-voiding smoothly. The digestion condition also gradually improved. Once diarrhea with hypokalemia noted, after medication treatment and potassemia supply, the condition improved. Due to increased amount of JP drainage, the ascites CRE level was test and revealed within normal range.
    • The pathology report revealed left ovarain endometrioid carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIIB, pT3bN0cM0; FIGO Stage: IIIB. We fully explained the report and follwed up treatment plan to the patient and the family. The GS doctor was consulted for port-A insertion, which performed smoothly on 2024/09/20. The operation wounds was clean without infection sign and general condition was stable. Well educated about wound care, diet and rehabilitation. She was discharged on 2024/09/23 and GYN, GS, hematology OPD followed up arranged.
    • The tumor conference would be arranged on 2024/09/26.
  • Discharged prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS 7D for insomnia
    • naproxen 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3gm) 1# PRNQ8H 3D for diarrhea
    • Miyarisan BM (Clostridium butyricum Miyairi 40mg/gm/pk) 1# TID 15D

[consultation]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-09-13
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Left ovarian mass, frozen section: borderline tumor
    • Surgery:
      • Laparoscopic left salpingo-oopherectomy, then shift to debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + right salpingo-oopherectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy + left ureteral tumor excision)     
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size; tense adhesion with the bowel
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 12X 10 X 6 cm cystic mass, intraoperative rupture (+) with chocolate-like content and scanty solid tumor-like content
      • ROV: grossly normal
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: grossly normal
    • Ascites: nil
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal
    • Left ureter: tumor invasion (+), status post excision
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: grossly normal
    • Appendix: grossly normal
  • Optimal debulking surgery was achieved.
    • Optimal cytoreduction:
      • R1 : macroscopic residual disease <= 1 cm at completion of surgery
    • Estimated blood loss: 250 mL
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • 15 Fr J-vac X 2 at the cul de sac

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-08 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 8mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-07 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 1000mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-11-11

Key Findings and Interpretation

• Gynecologic Oncology:
  • The patient has a history of left ovarian endometrioid carcinoma, pT3bN0 cM0, staged as IIIB (AJCC 8th edition), which underwent debulking surgery on 2024-09-13. Pathology confirmed the presence of endometrioid carcinoma with focal microinvasion and no lymph node involvement.
  • Follow-up imaging may be necessary to monitor for recurrence or progression, especially given the stage and histological subtype of ovarian cancer.
• Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy:
  • The patient is currently receiving combination chemotherapy with paclitaxel and carboplatin, alongside bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting VEGF. This regimen aligns with standard management for advanced ovarian cancer, potentially aimed at reducing tumor angiogenesis and preventing recurrence.
  • Chemotherapy appears to be well tolerated, with no severe side effects reported (e.g., nausea or vomiting).
• Laboratory Findings:
  • Hematology: WBC, RBC, and platelet counts are within or close to normal limits on 2024-11-08, suggesting good marrow function. Previous CBCs also reflect stable counts, though some fluctuations in WBC and RBC counts were observed, which could relate to chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression.
  • Renal and Liver Function: Creatinine and eGFR levels remain stable, indicating adequate renal function, which is essential for metabolizing chemotherapy agents. Liver enzymes (AST, ALT) are within normal ranges on recent labs.
  • Tumor Markers: CA-125 levels were 26.9 U/mL on 2024-10-15 and 21.6 U/mL on 2024-10-23, both within acceptable limits. This stability is a favorable sign for monitoring remission in ovarian cancer, as CA-125 often correlates with disease activity.
• Co-existing Conditions:
  • Gallbladder Disease: The patient has a history of cholecystitis with choledocholithiasis, treated with ERCP and lithotripsy on 2024-09-11. Ongoing monitoring for recurrent biliary symptoms or potential complications from cholelithiasis is advisable.
  • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Although renal function is currently stable, previous eGFR values indicate mild CKD, which may need monitoring, especially under chemotherapy.
• Recent Medication:
  • The patient is receiving supportive medications, including antihistamines (diphenhydramine), antiemetics (metoclopramide, dexamethasone), and gastric acid suppressants (esomeprazole). These medications are used for managing chemotherapy-related side effects, including potential nausea, allergic reactions, and gastric irritation.

Analysis of Potential Medication Issues

• Potential Gaps in Non-Chemotherapy Days Antiemetic Management
  • Lack of NK1 Receptor Antagonist on Non-Chemotherapy Days:
    • The premedication regimen, including aprepitant, is specific to chemotherapy days. On non-chemotherapy days, reliance solely on metoclopramide and diphenhydramine may not fully align with optimal antiemetic protocols for high-risk patients.
    • If nausea or vomiting persists on non-chemotherapy days, a regimen incorporating a serotonin receptor antagonist (e.g., ondansetron) may provide better efficacy, with fewer side effects compared to prolonged metoclopramide use. Zofran (ondansetron 8mg/tab) is available in this hospital.
• Bevacizumab Considerations and Monitoring
  • Hypertension and Proteinuria Risks:
    • The patient’s bevacizumab therapy raises the risk of hypertension and proteinuria, which should be monitored consistently. The guidelines recommend monitoring blood pressure and proteinuria routinely to mitigate these risks.
• Prevention of Hepatitis B Reactivation
  • Entecavir Prophylaxis:
    • The use of entecavir for hepatitis B prophylaxis is appropriate given the patient’s chemotherapy regimen and positive anti-HBc status. Routine liver function and HBV DNA monitoring should continue as recommended.
• Electrolyte and GI Symptom Management
  • Management of GI Symptoms:
    • Given the patient’s complex regimen for managing GI symptoms, including MgO (for constipation) and Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane), optimizing GI management with preventive strategies could help reduce dependence on stimulant laxatives like bisacodyl.
    • Electrolyte Monitoring: Given the patient’s chemotherapy and the potential for diarrhea, monitoring for hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia remains essential.

Recommendations:

• Reduce Sedative Load on Non-Chemotherapy Days:
  • Evaluate the necessity of diphenhydramine and estazolam on non-chemotherapy days to reduce the risk of excessive sedation and fall risk.
• Alternative Antiemetics for Non-Chemotherapy Days:
  • Consider a serotonin receptor antagonist like ondansetron on non-chemotherapy days for better tolerance, potentially reducing the need for metoclopramide.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-10-07 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 15 dB HL
  • L’t : 15 dB HL
  • Bil WNL.

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-25 ~ 2024-10-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrial carcinoma, high grade, T4N2M1, cStage IVB. Palliation chemotherapy with paclitaxel (175mg/m2, by self-pay) and carboplatin (AUC 5, CCR 53) since 2024/10/07~
    • Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
  • CC
    • On 2024/09/09 profuse vaginal bleeding began abruptly    
  • Present illness history
    • The patient is a 49 y/o single woman with r/o autism disorder spectrum, G0P0, LMP unknown, irregular menstruation, persistent dysmenorrhagia and vaginal bleeding for the past 6 months. She has anemia, denied any food or drug allergy, denied anticoagulants or hormone use.
    • The patient noticed heavy vaginal bleeding when she was sitting down on 2024/09/09. Then she sent to Cardinal Tien Hospital ER. She must to wear the night sanitary pad in the morning and period panties at night, blood clots could be found sometimes, with fresh red color. Moreover, a palpable mass below the umbilicus, body weight changed unknown, now is 53kg. Urinary frequency and color is normal. There were pale conjunctiva, no dyspnea, no general malaise, no orthostatic hypotension, and no brittle nails was noted. She also complained abdominal pain below the umbilicus. However she denied nausea or vomiting, tarry/bloody stool, constipation.
    • At there ER, severe anemia with HB 2.3 g/dL noted with still massive vaginal bleeding. Under impression of severe anemia, septic shock and AKI, she was admitted to ICU for further treatment. The blood transfusion and prophylaxis antibiotic were prescribed. Some examination was done at Cardinal Tien Hospital.
    • The pelvic MRI with contrast showed a 111 mm mass at anterior aspect of uterus with involvement of uterine endometrium and cervix, cT4N2M1, cStage IVB. The uterus endometial tissue D&C and The cervical tissue punch biopsy revealed high grade endometrioid carcinoma. Tumor marker showed CA125 = 231 U/mL; CA199 = 6.65 U/mL; CEA = 0.44 ng/mL. The bilateral ureter DBJ inserted on 2024/09/16.
    • She turned to our GYN OPD for help, due to untrusted Cardinal Tien Hospital’s doctor. Under the impression of endometrial cancer, she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the prophylaxis antibiotic with cefazolin 1gm Q8H for elevated CRP. However, fever upto 39.3’C noted on 2024/09/26 and the fever survey was done. The antibiotic upgraded to cefepime 2000mg IVD Q8H + metronidazole 500mg IVD Q8H.
    • Heavy uterine bleeding more 700ml with blood clots also complained on 2024/09/26. The blood transfusion with whole blood 2U prescribed. The Hb followed up on 2024/09/26 was 8.2g/dL. The transamin 500mg IVD Q8H prescribed for anemia and vaginal bleeding. The tumor conference hold on 2024/09/26 suggested adjuvant chemotherapy.
    • The panendoscopy on 2024/09/27 showed no abvious cancer lesion. The colonscopy on 2024/09/27 showed mixed hemorrhoid, but the scope can only reach the DS-colon (40cm AAV). Bowel lumen narrowing that may be caused by external compression due to GYN cancer.
    • The GU doctor was consulted for cystoscopy, which arranged on 2024/09/28, showed cystitis without tumor invasion into mucosa. The port-A was inserted by GS doctor on 09/27. The hematologist was consulted for further chemotherapy arrangement.
    • The followed up data on 2024/10/02 showed Hb 9.0, and improved WBC and CRP; thus, the antibiotic was hold since 2024/10/04. The body temperture was around 37’c and occasional 38’c. Currently, intermittent little amount of the vaginal bleeding still noted. She was transferred to hematology ward for further chemotherapy arragement on 2024/10/04.
    • After transfer to oncology ward, check PTA, 24hr CCR before chemotherapy.
    • The empirical antibiotics shift to tapimycin IVD for infection control.
    • Pain control with paramol 1# q12h, tramadol 50mg IVD prnq6h.
    • Bleeding control with Hemoclot 500mg/5mL/amp (Tranexamic Acid) IVD q8h.
    • She recived palliation chemotherapy with paclitaxel (175mg/m2, by self-pay) and carboplatin (AUC 5, CCR 53) on 2024/10/07 (C1).
    • Anemia (hgb 8.3mg/dl) with LPRBC 2u for 2 days.
    • Remove sutures around port-a on 2024/10/09.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/10/09 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 8D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 8D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 8D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 8D
    • Xyzal FC (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS 8D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 8D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 440mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-10-07 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-11-11

[Findings and Recommendations]

Nausea and Vomiting Management

• The chemotherapy regimen on 2024-11-09 includes premedications with dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, famotidine, palonosetron, and aprepitant to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). However, the absence of ongoing antiemetic coverage for non-chemotherapy days could lead to unmanaged nausea, particularly in a patient receiving high-emetogenic chemotherapy.
• Recommendation: Consider ongoing low-dose antiemetics such as ondansetron or a similar agent on non-chemotherapy days for improved nausea control if needed.

Pain Management Concerns

• Tramadol and acetaminophen (in the form of Tramacet) are being used for pain control. While appropriate for mild to moderate pain, the potential severity of pain in a patient with advanced endometrial carcinoma, especially given possible metastasis and ongoing bleeding issues, may require stronger analgesic management.
• Recommendation: If pain escalates or becomes unmanageable with current medications, an opioid-based pain regimen may be indicated, as outlined in the NCCN pain management guidelines.

Tranexamic Acid Use for Bleeding Control

• The patient has been prescribed tranexamic acid to manage vaginal bleeding associated with endometrial carcinoma. Tranexamic acid is commonly used for bleeding control; however, its continued use requires monitoring, especially given the high platelet count (452 × 10^3/uL on 2024-11-11) and potential thrombotic risks.
• Recommendation: Consider balancing the benefits of bleeding control with tranexamic acid against the risk of thrombotic events, especially given the high WBC count (8.59 × 10^3/uL on 2024-11-11) and elevated inflammatory markers (CRP 1.7 mg/dL on the same date). Regular reassessment of bleeding and coagulation parameters (e.g., D-dimer, INR) is advised.

Anemia and Possible Iron Deficiency

• The patient has a history of significant anemia (Hb as low as 2.3 g/dL) and continues to have low hemoglobin (9.6 g/dL on 2024-11-11). While transfusions have been used, chronic management may benefit from addressing underlying causes, such as iron deficiency.
• Recommendation: Evaluate ferritin and iron levels if not already done, to determine if iron supplementation is needed alongside transfusions. Iron levels on 2024-10-24 showed Fe at 51 µg/dL and TIBC at 279 µg/dL, suggestive of iron deficiency, supporting the consideration of iron supplementation if clinically indicated.

Electrolyte and Renal Function Monitoring

• The patient’s eGFR has shown fluctuations, with a recent value of 62.63 mL/min/1.73m^2 on 2024-11-08.
• Recommendation: Close monitoring of renal function, particularly creatinine and BUN, during chemotherapy cycles and for supportive medications. Sodium levels have fluctuated, with a low of 131 mmol/L on 2024-10-16, suggesting a need for regular electrolyte monitoring.

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2024-11-08

[Lipanthyl Supra (fenofibrate): an available alternative for gemfibrozil]

The gemfibrozil 600mg QD inquired about over the phone belongs to the ATC classification C10AB. A list of drugs in the same class is as follows. (https://atcddd.fhi.no/atc_ddd_index/?code=C10AB)

Our hospital has one available drug in this class, Lipanthyl Supra, where 1 tab of Lipanthyl Supra is approximately equivalent to 1g of gemfibrozil.

According to UpToDate, the significant adverse reactions of fenofibrate include hepatic effects, myopathy/rhabdomyolysis, photosensitivity, and renal effects. Although the incidence is low, these should still be monitored.

ATC code Name DDD U Adm.R Note Available - C10AB01 clofibrate 2 g O
- C10AB02 bezafibrate 0.6 g O
- C10AB03 aluminium clofibrate
- C10AB04 gemfibrozil 1.2 g O
- C10AB05 fenofibrate 0.2 g O micronised Lipanthyl Supra FC (fenofibrate 160mg/tab) - C10AB06 simfibrate
- C10AB07 ronifibrate
- C10AB08 ciprofibrate 0.1 g O
- C10AB09 etofibrate
- C10AB10 clofibride
- C10AB11 choline fenofibrate 0.135 g O Refers to fenofibric acid - C10AB12 pemafibrate

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[lab data]

[exam finding]

• 2024-10-21 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 39.20 mL
• 2024-10-17 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 15 dB HL, WNL except 6k-8k Hz
  • L’t : 80 dB HL, severe mixed type HL.
• 2024-09-13 MRI - brain
  • General brain atrophy. Small vessel disease. No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-09-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the middle C-spines, middle and lower T-spines and L2-3 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in the anterior aspect of bilateral rib cages and mildly increased activity in the left femoral shaft and right tibial shaft. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-09-11 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Esophagus, 33-39 cm below incisor, biopsy — Neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • B: Esophagus, 25 cm below incisor, biopsy — Congestion
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 6 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette A.
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of a piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette B.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Section shows pieces of squamous mucosa with invasive mixed small hyperchromatic tumor cells and large trabecular tumor cells.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7 (+), CK20 (-), CD56 (+), Synaptophysin (+), Chromogranin A (focal +), CK5/6 (focal +), and p40 (-). The Ki-67 is > 90%.
      • The mucicarmine special stain is negative.
    • B: Section shows a piece of squamous mucoas with congestion. No dysplasia is seen.
• 2024-09-11 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, angle, biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
• 2024-09-11 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
• 2024-09-11 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • EUS findings: With UM-2R, EUS showed an at least 7.0mm thickness circumferential tumor with 4th layer involvement, about 6cm in length by miniprobe measurement. Two hypoechoic lesions up to 0.4cm were noted at paraesophageal cancer.
• 2024-09-11 SONO - abodomen
  • Renal cysts, bil
• 2024-09-10 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left parotid gland. Some kind of parotid lesion, either benign or malignant, may show this picture. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the soft tissue around right shoulder and adjacent scapula. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kindneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-09-09 CT
  • chest and abdomen-pelvic without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs: mild centrilobular emphysema and mild subpleural paraseptal emphysema in RUL and LULminimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine. dependent physiological density in LLL.
    • esophagus: asymmetric wall thickening in lower third segment with clean periesophageal fat density (52mm in length).
    • Vessels: mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Pleura: trace effusion or minimal thickening, lt.
    • Lt renal cyst measuring 55mm.
    • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis. Rt L4-L5 and L5-S1 facet joints osteoarthritis.
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophageal cancer T2 or T3N0M0
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2 or T3(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (127 - 55) / 127 = 56.69%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 57
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV; normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild AR; mild MR; mild TR.
    • Dilated aortic root.
• 2024-09-08 CXR (in sitting position)
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad /sitting position
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies due to spondylosis.
  • Mild dextroscoliosis of the spine
    
  • Blunting of left costophrenic angle.
• 2024-08-30 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, middle to lower esophagus (30-38 cm below the incisors), EGD biopsy — Neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of seven small pieces of tumor tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they were grey in color and soft in consistency. All embedded for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of poorly differentiated carcinoma characterized by hyperchromatic tumor cells without nucleoli arranged in rossette-like or nest patterns with focal crushed artifact, ulcer and bacterial colony.
    • Immunohistochemistry shows CK (+, membrane or dot-like), CD56 (+, diffuse), P16 (+), P40 (-) and synaptophysin (+) for tumor, compatible with small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.
• 2024-08-30 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Esophageal tumor, favor esophageal cancer: middle to lower esophagus, post biopsy
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-24 SOAP Urology Wu ZhuYu
  • Prescription
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# TID 7D
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-10-21 SOAP Urology Wu ZhuYu
  • Prescription
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2024-10-19 SOAP Urology Wu ZhuYu
  • A: BPH, LUTS, OAB
    • Note from ChatGPT (2024-11-05)
      • In urology, BPH, LUTS, and OAB refer to different but related conditions that affect the lower urinary tract, particularly in men:
        • BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia):
          • Definition: BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men.
          • Effects: As the prostate enlarges, it can press against the urethra, leading to various urinary symptoms.
          • Symptoms: Common symptoms include difficulty starting urination, weak urine stream, frequent urination, and incomplete bladder emptying.
        • LUTS (Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms):
          • Definition: LUTS is a broad term describing symptoms related to problems with the lower urinary tract, which includes the bladder, prostate (in men), and urethra.
          • Categories:
            • Storage symptoms: Frequency, urgency, nocturia (waking at night to urinate).
            • Voiding symptoms: Hesitancy, weak stream, straining, and incomplete emptying.
          • Causes: LUTS can result from BPH, overactive bladder (OAB), infections, and other urinary tract disorders.
        • OAB (Overactive Bladder):
          • Definition: OAB is a syndrome characterized by a frequent and urgent need to urinate, sometimes leading to incontinence (urine leakage).
          • Symptoms: Urgency, frequency, nocturia, and sometimes urgency incontinence.
          • Causes: OAB may be related to involuntary contractions of the bladder muscles. It can occur with or without BPH and can affect both men and women.
      • Relationships Among Them
        • BPH often leads to LUTS in men due to obstruction caused by the enlarged prostate.
        • LUTS is an umbrella term that can include symptoms from OAB as well as other urinary tract issues.
        • OAB can cause some of the same symptoms as LUTS, particularly storage symptoms, but it is not necessarily due to an obstruction like BPH.
  • Prescription x3
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Mycomb Cream (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI 7D
• 2024-10-11 ~ 2024-10-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell of middle to lower esophagus, cT3N1M0 stage III, status post radiotherapy start since 2024/10/11~, concurrent chemoradiotherapy with Etoposide + Cisplatin from 2024/10/14~
    • Cardiac arrhythmia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
    • Constipation
    • Postpolio syndrome
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
    • Delirium due to known physiological condition
    • Underlying mild cognitive impairment
  • CC
    • Preparing for chemotherapy
  • Present illness history
    • After all examinations, the cancer staging revealed neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell of middle to lower third of esophagus cT3N1M0, stage III.
    • Treatment plan was concurrent chemoradiotherapy with EP. The radiotherapy with 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the (M+L)/3 esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the esophageal tumor to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • This time, he was admitted to ward for concurrent chemoradiotherapy with 1st EP.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, before chemotherapy, collect 24hr Ccr and arrange PTA for survey.
    • Radiotherapy with 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the (M+L)/3 esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the esophageal tumor to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. Start since 2024/10/11~ (hold once on 2024/10/15).
    • 24hrs CCr. on 2024/10/12 showed 93.0 mL/min.
    • He received chemotherapy with EP (Etoposide 80mg/m2 + Cisplatin 25mg/m2) on 2024/10/14, with N/S hydration.
    • But, under chemotherapy with cisplatin, acute delirium was noted. Stop the treatment 2024/10/15.
    • 2024/10/16 (D1: cisplatin remaining 88.1ml), and consult Psy for acute delirium survey.
    • Impression was Acute delirium, Underlying mild cognitive impairment, suggest:
      • Evaluate and adjust the chemotherapy as your expertise if needed
      • Survey and treat other possible underlying causes for delirium as your expertise: infection, electrolyte imbalance, pain, urine or stool retention.
      • Medication could not treat delirium but to relieve symptoms.
        • May add Utapine (25mg) 1# PRNHS if insomnia or visual hallucination.
        • May switch to regular use Utapine (25mg) 1# to 2# HS if persistent visual hallucination.
        • And If the symptom improves, long-term medication is not necessary.
        • Canceling Alpraline that may worsen delirium.
      • Psy OPD F/U.
    • Cardiac arrhythmia with Cartil 30 mg/tab 1# PO BID.
    • Anxiety disorder with Alpraline 0.5mg/tab 1# PO HS.
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with Harnalidge OCAS 0.4mg/tab 1# PO QDAC.
    • Constipation with Through 12mg/tab 1.5# PO HS, Lactul Syrup 666mg/mL, 500 mL/bot 10ml PO PRNTID and Bisadyl supp 10mg/pill 1 supp RECT PRNQD for constipation relief.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • PTA on 2024/10/17 showed Reliabilty Fair, R’t : 15 dB HL, WNL except 6k-8k Hz; L’t : 80 dB HL, severe mixed type HL.
    • With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/10/18 and OPD followed up later.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# PRNHS 7D if insomnia
• 2024-09-20 Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Plan: CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/09/25.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the (M+L)/3 esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
    • Then boost the esophageal tumor to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT will start around 2024/09/30 or 2024/10/01.
• 2024-09-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Tx: CCRT with EP. Refer to RTO Dr. Wang
• 2024-09-08 ~ 2024-09-13 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell of middle to lower esophagus, cT3N1M0 stage III
    • Left parotid gland lesion status post sono-guided aspiration on 2024/09/13
    • Cardiac arrhythmia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
    • Personal history of poliomyelitis
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Suffered from odynophagia and dysphagia with epigastric pain for solid material for 10 days             
  • Present illness history
    • This 74-year-old man, a heavy smoker and alcoholism. His activities of daily living was partially dependent. According to his statement, he had felt odynophagia and dysphagia with epigastric pain for solid material for 10 days. There was no exacerbating and relieving factor noted. There was no vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, epigastric pain, body weight loss, easy choking, dysphonia, hoarseness, chest pain, dyspnea, or hemoptysis. He didn`t pay much attention to it in the beginning. The patient denied trauma or esophageal injury history.
    • He visited General medicine out-patient department for help. Panendoscopy was done and a longitudinal ulcerative tumor was noted at middle to lower esophagus was noted. Biopsy was done and showed neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell. Immunohistochemistry shows CK (+, membrane or dot-like), CD56 (+, diffuse), P16 (+), P40 (-) and synaptophysin (+) for tumor, compatible with small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.
    • He was be referred to our chest surgery clinic for cancer work-up. Physical examination showed clear breathing sound, regular heart beats, and soft abdomen with no tenderness. There was no palpable tumor over neck. Then he was admitted for cancer staging under the impression of middle to lower third esophageal cancer. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission and examinations of cardiac echogram, pulmonary function test, Chest CT, Abdominal ultrasound, EUS, whole-body PET scan, whole-body bone scan and brain MRI were all arranged.
    • Whole-body bone scan and brain MRI showed no definite evidence of bone and brain metastasis.
    • Whole-body PET scan on 2024/09/10 showed: 1) A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus (SUVmax early: 14.24, delay: 29.15), compatible with primary esophageal malignancy. 2) A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left parotid gland(SUVmax early: 11.65, delay: 27.95). Some kind of parotid lesion, either benign or malignant, may show this picture.
    • Cardiac echogram showed LVEF:57%. Dilated LV. Concentric LVH. Dilated aortic root.
    • Pulmonary function teas revealed normal ventilation (FEV1/FVC 77.60%, FEV1 2.64L).
    • Abdominal ultrasound showed bilateral renal cysts.
    • EUS revealed esophageal cancer, at least cT3N1, 33-39cm below incisor. Owing to left parotid gland lesion noted by PET scan. ENT was consulted.
    • Nasopharyngoscopy was done and it revealed negative finding.
    • Then sono-guided aspiration was performed on 2024/09/13 and pathology report was pending.
    • After all examinations, the cancer staging revealed neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell of middle to lower third of esophagus cT3N1M0, stage III.
    • We had well explained with the patient and his family about further treatment. They decide discharge and arrange further treatment at next admission.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
• 2024-09-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O: 2024/08/30 PATHO - Esophageal biopsy
    • Tumor, middle to lower esophagus (30-38 cm below the incisors), EGD biopsy — Neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell
• 2024-09-05 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Diagnosis
    • Angina pectoris, unspecified [I20.9]
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • Anxiety disorder, unspecified [F41.9]
    • Essential (primary) hypertension [I10]
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms [N40.1]
    • Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified [I49.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 0.5# QD
    • Cartil (diltiazem 30mg) 1# BID
    • Carcalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# TID 14D (not repeated)

[consultation]

• 2024-10-16 Psychosomatic medicine
  • Q
    • Patient was a 74-year-old man with a history of 1) Hypertension 2) Cardiac arrhythmia 3) Anxiety disorder 4) Benign prostatic hyperplasia 5) Poliomyelitis 6) Chronic constipation.
    • Surgical history includes: 1) Left femoral fracture status post-surgery 10 years ago. Recently diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell type, in the middle to lower third of the esophagus, cT3N1M0, stage III.
    • This admission was for the first chemotherapy with EP (Etoposide + Cisplatin).
    • Acute delirium was noted after chemotherapy, and we request your consultation for evaluation. Thank you!
      
  • A
    • Psychiatric impression:
      • Acute delirium with underlying MCI.
    • Symptoms and course:
      • This admission was due to his recent diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell type, in the middle to lower third of the esophagus, cT3N1M0, stage III, for his first chemotherapy with EP (Etoposide + Cisplatin). Consultation was requested for acute delirium after chemotherapy.
        
      • According to the patient and his wife, he had fair premorbid functioning without any psychiatric history. He worked in various small businesses, with his last job selling vegetables and fruits, and retired after his femur surgery. He reported no notable psychotic or mood symptoms before this admission.
      • However, since the chemotherapy, he has been experiencing visual hallucinations for about two days (seeing bugs crawling on the ceiling, bed, and on himself), which mostly occur at night, accompanied by disorientation and significant decline in attention.
        
      • MSE:
        • Clear consciousness, alert, mildly anxious, coherent and relevant speech, no obvious delusions, VH (+), although he exhibited ambivalence about his VH, believing it to be real.
        • Currently, he has fair orientation but intermittently exhibits poor attention and disorientation, with overall decreased memory and cognitive function.
          
      • Brain MRI:
        • General brain atrophy. Small vessel disease.
    • Suggestion:
      • Evaluate and adjust the chemotherapy as per your expertise, if necessary.
        
      • Survey and treat other possible underlying causes for delirium as per your expertise: infection, electrolyte imbalance, pain, urinary or stool retention, etc.
        
      • Medication may not treat delirium directly but can relieve symptoms.
        • May add Utapine (25 mg) 1# PRNHS if insomnia or visual hallucinations persist.
        • Consider switching to regular use of Utapine (25 mg) 1#-2# HS if visual hallucinations continue.
          
        • Long-term medication is unnecessary if symptoms improve.
          
      • Non-pharmacological treatment:
        • Cognitive enhancement: Assign a familiar family member as a companion; ensure daytime lighting and appropriately reduce nighttime lighting while preventing falls. Three times daily, communicate the treatment team and family member names, explain surroundings, and discuss the current treatment status.
          
        • Avoid sleep deprivation: Set a consistent sleep schedule, and based on patient’s condition, provide a warm drink, relaxing music, or back massage before sleep.
          
        • Reduce immobility: Based on the patient’s condition, engage in walking or limb movements (active range-of-motion exercises) three times daily. Ensure bone fracture and fall prevention. Limit restrictive treatments (such as restraints, urinary catheter) if not medically necessary.
          
        • Treat dehydration: Watch for dehydration symptoms, prevent dehydration, and encourage appropriate fluid intake.
          
      • Arrange PSY OPD follow-up for further MCI evaluation.
  • A1 Supplemental Consultation Response: 2024-10-16 16:22:37
    • Suggest discontinuing Alpraline, as it may worsen delirium.
• 2024-09-11 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • This 74-year-old man, a heavy smoker and alcoholism. According to his statement, he had felt odynophagia and dysphagia with epigastric pain for solid material for 10 days. He visited General medicine out-patient department for help. Panendoscopy was done and a longitudinal ulcerative tumor was noted at middle to lower esophagus was noted. Biopsy was done and showed neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell. This time, he was admitted for cancer staging under the impression of middle to lower third esophageal cancer.        
    • Due to whole-body PET scan revealed a glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy. A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left parotid gland. Thus we need consult you for left parotid gland lesion assessment.
  • A
    • S:
      • PET: A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left parotid gland
      • Smoking: previous 1-2 PPD for 30+ yrs, quit now
    • O:
      • Oral cavity and oropharynx: fair
      • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
      • neck: no obvious palpable mass over left parotid gland (by palpation)
      • PET: A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left parotid gland. Some kind of parotid lesion, either benign or malignant, may show this picture.
    • A:
      • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left parotid gland noted by PET, nature? (SUVmax early: 11.65, delay: 27.95)
    • Plan:
      • After discussing with Dr. Xu YingJie
      • please arrange Diagnostic Radiology sono-guided aspiration (FNAC: fine needle aspiration cytology)
      • ENT OPD f/u
• 2024-09-09 Gastroenterology

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-05 - carboplatin AUC 1.5 188mg D5W 250mL 2hr D1-3 + etoposide 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3
  • dexamethasone 2mg D1-3 + diphenhydramine 15mg D1-3 + metoclopramide 10mg Q8H D1 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-10-14 - cisplatin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 500mL 3hr D1-3 + etoposide 80mg/m2 140mg NS 500mL 1hr D1-3
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1

[note: ChatGPT] - 2024-11-05

While the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) guideline could seem relevant given the neuroendocrine histology, the primary guideline to follow here is indeed Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers because the NCCN categorizes cancer management based primarily on the site of origin rather than solely on the histologic subtype. Here’s a breakdown of why the esophageal guideline is more applicable in this case:

• Primary Site-Specific Guidelines
  • For cancers originating in specific anatomical sites, NCCN guidelines prioritize site-specific protocols over broader histologic types. In this case, the primary diagnosis is neuroendocrine carcinoma originating in the esophagus. Therefore, the Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers guideline is specifically tailored for any malignancies within this site, including uncommon types like small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.
  • The Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) guideline mainly covers typical NETs (e.g., those originating in the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, or lungs) and well-differentiated NETs, which are generally different in behavior, prognosis, and treatment compared to small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the esophagus.
• Aggressive Nature of Small Cell Carcinomas
  • Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, especially in the esophagus, is considered an aggressive malignancy and is often managed more similarly to small cell lung cancer than to typical NETs. The Esophageal Cancer guidelines address this by recommending aggressive treatment approaches like concurrent chemoradiotherapy with EP (Etoposide and Cisplatin), which aligns with the patient’s current regimen.
  • Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the esophagus does not behave like typical, slower-growing neuroendocrine tumors; it requires a more intensive treatment approach consistent with the esophageal cancer guidelines rather than the neuroendocrine tumor approach.
• Treatment Protocols and Staging Differences
  • The Esophageal Cancer guideline provides more specific recommendations for the staging and treatment of cT3N1M0, stage III esophageal tumors, incorporating modalities like endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), PET/CT scans, and defining radiation protocols specifically for the esophageal region.
  • The Neuroendocrine guideline primarily targets tumors with a different treatment trajectory (often less aggressive, slower growing NETs) and does not address detailed esophageal staging and management as specifically as the Esophageal guideline does.
• Tailored Surveillance and Follow-Up
  • Follow-up for esophageal neuroendocrine carcinoma is managed differently than for other NETs, with a focus on site-specific surveillance and monitoring due to the higher recurrence rates and metastatic potential of small cell carcinoma. The Esophageal Cancer guideline includes specific post-treatment imaging and surveillance suited to this cancer type and site.

In conclusion, while the Neuroendocrine Tumors guideline applies broadly to neuroendocrine cancers, the Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers guideline is more tailored to managing neuroendocrine carcinomas in the esophagus. For this patient, the Esophageal Cancer guideline is optimal due to the site-specific, histologic, and aggressive characteristics of the tumor.

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2024-11-05

[Management of Advanced Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Esophagus]

Diagnosis and Initial Presentation:

• The 74-year-old male patient was diagnosed with small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the esophagus (cT3N1M0, stage III) on 2024-09-08, a rare and aggressive type resembling small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
• A workup (PET on 2024-09-10, CT/MRI on 2024-09-13, EUS on 2024-09-11) confirmed locally advanced esophageal cancer without distant metastasis.

Treatment Regimen and Adjustments:

• Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with Etoposide + Cisplatin (EP) began on 2024-10-11, per Esophageal Cancer and SCLC guidelines for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas.
• After an episode of acute delirium on 2024-10-15, therapy switched to Carboplatin + Etoposide on 2024-11-05 due to cisplatin neurotoxicity risks, especially with comorbidities.

Disease Monitoring:

• A bone scan (2024-09-12) and brain MRI (2024-09-13) showed no spread to bone or brain but noted general brain atrophy and small vessel disease. Ongoing imaging remains critical for tracking local and distant control.

Symptom Management:

• The patient received medications for BPH, hypertension, and delirium (quetiapine, as needed) with non-pharmacological delirium support.
• Renal and liver function were stable as of 2024-11-04, enabling carboplatin continuation with manageable myelosuppression.

A review of the patient’s medication history within HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases revealed no discrepancies.

[Recommendations]

Potential for Immunotherapy:

• Consider adding an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) like atezolizumab or durvalumab, which may improve survival in small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, weighing benefits against adverse risks due to comorbidities. If the patient is financially capable.

Chemotherapy Re-evaluation:

• If progression or poor response occurs with carboplatin/etoposide, transitioning to second-line options, such as topotecan or lurbinectedin, can be considered based on tolerance and performance status.

Supportive Care for Comorbidities:

• Regular renal and cardiac monitoring is critical, along with nutritional assessments for potential dysphagia, ensuring optimal management alongside cancer treatment.

Diagnosis and Initial Presentation:

• The patient, a 74-year-old male, was diagnosed with small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the esophagus (cT3N1M0, stage III) on 2024-09-08. This type of cancer is both rare and aggressive, resembling small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in terms of histologic subtype and treatment needs.
• Initial workup included a PET scan on 2024-09-10, CT and MRI on 2024-09-13, and EUS on 2024-09-11. These confirmed locally advanced esophageal cancer without evidence of distant metastasis (no brain or bone metastasis detected).

Treatment Regimen Initiation and Adjustments:

• Beginning on 2024-10-11, the patient initiated concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) using Etoposide + Cisplatin (EP regimen). This aligns with both Esophageal Cancer and SCLC guidelines for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas.
• Radiotherapy was planned for a total dose of 45 Gy to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic regions, with a boost up to 50.4 Gy targeted to the tumor site.
• The first cycles of chemotherapy led to an episode of acute delirium on 2024-10-15, possibly exacerbated by cisplatin’s neurotoxic effects or the patient’s underlying mild cognitive impairment and comorbidities, such as hypertension and cardiac arrhythmia.

Subsequent Treatment and Current Therapy:

• Following complications with cisplatin, treatment was shifted to Carboplatin (AUC 1.5) + Etoposide on 2024-11-05, a standard option under SCLC guidelines, as carboplatin is better tolerated by patients with comorbidities or poor tolerance to cisplatin.
• Notably, no immune checkpoint inhibitor (e.g., atezolizumab or durvalumab) was introduced, despite its potential benefit in small cell neuroendocrine carcinomas. This could be due to unmentioned contraindications or high risk of immune-related adverse effects in a patient with multiple comorbidities.

Disease Stability and Monitoring:

• Imaging follow-ups, including a bone scan on 2024-09-12 and brain MRI on 2024-09-13, showed no metastatic spread to the brain or bones. However, findings such as generalized brain atrophy and small vessel disease were noted, consistent with the patient’s cognitive decline. Regular imaging remains essential to monitor both local and distant control.

Symptom Management and Supportive Care:

• Symptomatic management has included medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), hearing impairment, and chronic conditions like hypertension. For instance, anti-inflammatory therapy (celecoxib), urinary support (tamsulosin), and analgesics were provided as needed.
• To manage delirium, quetiapine was prescribed as needed, an appropriate choice given its lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms, especially in patients with cognitive impairment.

Lab Trends:

• Renal function, as measured by eGFR on 2024-10-11 (217.22 mL/min/1.73 m²) and 2024-11-04 (181.10 mL/min/1.73 m²), remains stable, allowing continued carboplatin use. Liver enzymes (AST, ALT) were also within normal limits as of 2024-11-04, showing hepatic tolerance to therapy. CBC trends show mild anemia and stable platelet counts, indicating manageable myelosuppression.

Insights and Recommendations

• Further Incorporation of Immunotherapy:
  • Consider Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI): Adding an ICI such as atezolizumab or durvalumab may enhance survival outcomes in small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, given that ICIs are recommended for extensive-stage SCLC. Benefits should be weighed against potential immune-related adverse effects, especially in a patient with significant comorbidities.
• Close Monitoring for Neurocognitive Decline:
  • Delirium and Cognitive Assessment: Continued cognitive monitoring is essential due to the patient’s underlying mild cognitive impairment and susceptibility to delirium. Non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., consistent caregiver support) and careful medication choices, such as quetiapine, will help manage these risks and maintain quality of life.
• Adjustments for Aggressive Tumor Control:
  • Chemotherapy Re-evaluation: If disease progression or poor response to carboplatin/etoposide is observed, transitioning to second-line therapy options, such as topotecan or lurbinectedin, should be considered based on the patient’s performance status and tolerance.
  • Radiation Monitoring: Intensified local control strategies for this advanced stage may be beneficial. Regular imaging, such as PET-CT, will help detect any progression or metastasis early.
• Supportive Measures for Comorbid Conditions:
  • Cardiac and Renal Monitoring: Given the cardiac history (arrhythmia) and renal health, regular monitoring of renal function (e.g., creatinine, eGFR) and electrolytes is essential, especially during carboplatin therapy.
  • Nutritional Support: Given esophageal cancer’s impact on swallowing and nutrition, routine assessment for dysphagia and nutritional needs is important, with dietary modifications or enteral support as required.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-09-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (91 - 21) / 91 = 76.92%
    • TAPSE (mm) = 24
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy; impaired LV relexation
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-08-16 Patho - soft tissue lipoma
  • Soft tissue, right thigh, new lesion anterior to and adjacent to previous excisional wound, excisional biopsy — dedifferentiated liposarcoma.
  • Sections show dedifferetiated liposarcoma, FNCLCC tumor differntiated score = 3, mitotic score = 1 (5 mitoses / 10 high power fields), tumor necrosis score = 1 (< 50% necrosis), Histologc grade 2 (total score = 5).
  • IHC stains: MDM2 (+), CDK4 (+), desmin (-), HMB45 (-), CK (-). margin free: 1 mm from unspecified side margin.
• 2024-08-01 Spirometry
  • mild restirctive ventilatory impairment wihtout significnat bronchodilator response
  • Decreased TLC, SVC compatibe with restrictiveventilatory impairment
  • Mild increased RV/TLC with increased airway resistance
  • Decreased diffusion capacity
    • compatible with Old TB and fibrosis and pleural thickening change
    • suspect asthma
• 2024-06-21 CT
  • CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Cavitation at right upper lobe with several nodular lesions are found at bilateral lungs. Dense lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum. Right pleural thickening is also noted.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • s/p right thigh op. wit some air pockets at subcutaneous tissue of right thigh and right anterior abdominal wall.
  • Imp:
    • post op. of right thigh.
    • Cavitation at right upper lobe with several nodular lesions are found at bilateral lungs. Dense lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum. Right pleural thickening is also noted. Previous TB? Suggest correlate with clinical history.
• 2024-06-20 Patho - soft tissue nontumor/mass/lipoma/debridement
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Soft tissue, right thigh, wide excision with frozen section (F2024-252) — dedifferentiated liposarcoma. IHC stains: MDM2 (+), CDK4 (+), vimentin (+), CD31 (+), CD34 (-), ERG (-), SMA (-), desmin (-), S-100 protein (focal +), HMB45 (-), CK (-). margin free > 2 cm. FNCLCC tumor differntiated score = 3, mitotic score = 1, tumor necrosis score = 1, Histologc grade 2.
    • A. Soft tissue, right thigh, fragile and ruptured dome of the skin part of cancer, excision (S2024-12563A) — dedifferntiated liposarcoma.
    • B. Soft tissue, right thigh, muscular base of the cancer over posterior and lateral side of right mid-thigh, excision (S2024-12563B) — free
    • C. Lymph node, right inguinal region, excision (S2024-12563C) — metastatic liposarcoma (4/6).
    • pT3 pN1 (if cM0); pStage: IV.
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen (F2024-252) submitted in fresh state consists of 1 piece(s) of nodular tissue measuring 17.5 x 16 x 8 cm. It is covered by an ellipse of skinmeasuring 18.5 x 14 x 1 cm. The skin has an ulcer measuring 4.4 x 4.3 cm in size. One subcutaneous tumor measuring 12.5 x 10 x 5 cm shows ruptured deep margin. The tumor is grossly 2.5, 2.3, 2.1, and 2.2 cm from cephalic (12 o’clock), 3 o’clock, caudal (6 o’clock), and 9 o’clock margins. Tumor necrosis is present. Representative tissue for section(s) in 17 cassette(s): F2024-252FSA1: tumor for frozen section; FSA2: 6 o’clock margin for frozen section; Tissue for formalin fixation: A1-4: 12, 3, 9 and deep margins; A5: skin; A6-16: tumor.
    • Specimen (S2024-12563A) submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 7.5 x 4 x 3 cm. It has cancerous component measuring 3.3 x 3 x 1.3 cm. Representative tissue for section(s) in one cassette(s): S2024-12563A .
    • Specimen (S2024-12563B) submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm. All for section(s) in 3 cassette(s): S2024-12563B1-3.
    • Specimen (S2024-12563C) submitted in formalin consists of 3 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 8 x 5 x 3 cm. Lymph nodes are recovered and for section(s) in 6 cassette(s):S2024-12563C1-6.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections of (F2024-252) and (S2024-12563A) show dedifferetiated liposarcoma, FNCLCC tumor differntiated score = 3, mitotic score = 1 ( 5 mitoses / 10 high power fields), tumor necrosis score = 1 (< 50% necrosis), Histologc grade 2 (total score = 5). F2024-252: Margins free, > 2.0 cm.
    • Sections of (S2024-12563B) show benign soft tissue and muscle.
    • Sections of (S2024-12563C) show metastatic liposarcoma in 4 of 6 lymph nodes with no extranodal spread.
• 2024-06-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cyst
  • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
• 2024-06-12 MRI - thigh
  • Findings
    • A subcutaneous mass, 6.29.010.1cm, over right lateral thigh. Iso to hyperintensity on T1WI. Hyperintensity on T2WI. Heterogeneous enhancement after contrast administration.
    • Perifocal fat stranding and nodules. Imperceptible margin with the deep fascia.
    • Small lymph nodes in right inguinal region.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • Right lateral thigh mass. A sarcoma (liposarcoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?) is considered first. DDx: cutaneous lymphoma. Suggest tissue study to clarify.
• 2024-06-05 CT - Femur Rt
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of right upper thigh shows:
    • A subcutaneous mass, 5.99.110.1cm, over right lateral thigh. Enhancement after contrast administration.
    • Perifocal fat stranding and nodules. Imperceptible margin with the deep fascia.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in right inguinal region.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • Right lateral thigh mass. A sarcoma (dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?) is considered first.
    • Suggest right inguinal lymph node metastasis

[MedRec]

• 2024-11-04 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • O: Severe wet desquamation. Poor wound healing.
  • P: RTC: 3M. Suggest PS consultation.
• 2024-10-18 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • O: (2024/09/03 ~ 2024/10/18) completed RT to the Rt thigh and inguinal area: 56 Gy/ 28 fx. The preOP tumor bed: 60 Gy/ 30 fx.
  • P: Early termination due to severe dermatitis. (Plan to deliver 66 Gy/ 33 fx to the preOP tumor bed region. The Rt inguinal area: around 56 Gy/ 28 fx if no edema.)
    • RTC: 2 wks.
• 2024-10-01 ~ 2024-10-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
    • Dedifferentiated liposarcoma overright thigh soft tissue with metastasis to right inguinal lymph nodes post split-thickness skin graft on 2024/06/20, pT3 pN1 (if cM0), pStage: IV. CCRT since 2024/09/03
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • For C2 adjuvant chemotherapy with Holoxan/Adriamycin    
  • Present illness history
    • C1 chemotherapy with Holoxan/Adriamycin on 2024/10/01.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Chemotherapy with Ifosphamide 3750 mg/m2 D1 + Doxorubicin 30 mg/m2 D1 and D2 were given on 2024/10/01 ~ 10/02, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • Mesna 5000mg/m2 and 2500mg/m2 since 2024/10/01. He was discharged on 2024/10/03 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
    • Note: Post-RT Ifosphamide 3750 mg/m2 D1 and D2 + doxorubicin 30 mg/m2 iv D1 and D2. CCRT Ifosphamide 3750 mg/m2 D1.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-09-03 ~ 2024-09-06 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Dedifferentiated liposarcoma overright thigh soft tissue with metastasis to right inguinal lymph nodes post split-thickness skin graft on 2024/06/20, pT3 pN1 (if cM0), pStage: IV. CCRT since 2024/09/03
  • CC
    • For first adjuvant chemotherapy    
  • Present illness history
    • Right femur MRI on 2024/06/12, report showed right lateral thigh mass. A sarcoma is considered first.
    • 2024/06/19 Soft tissue, right thigh, wide excision with frozen section — dedifferentiated liposarcoma. Lymph node, right inguinal region, excision (S2024-12563C) on 2024/06/19 — metastatic liposarcoma (4/6). pT3 pN1 (if cM0), pStage: IV.
    • Post split-thickness skin graft on 2024/06/20.
    • Port-a insertion on 2024/7/31.
    • 2024/08/16 excisional biopsy by PS, pathology showed dedifferentiated liposarcoma. IHC stains: MDM2 (+), CDK4 (+), desmin (-), HMB45 (-), CK (-). margin free: 1 mm from unspecified side margin. FNCLCC tumor differntiated score = 3, mitotic score = 1, tumor necrosis score = 1, Histologc grade 2.
    • Adjuvant RT arrangement. Rt thigh peri-OP scar region palpable mass (around 1.5 cm). Rt inguinal region post-OP bulging mass, decreasing in size. Planning CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/08/05. Plan to deliver 66 Gy/ 33 fx to the preOP tumor bed region. The Rt inguinal area: around 56 Gy/ 28 fx if no edema.
    • Lung function test showed mild restirctive ventilatory impairment wihtout significnat bronchodilator response, compatible with Old TB and fibrosis and pleural thickening change and suspect asthma.
    • He denied fullness or BW loss within 1 month, so he was admitted for first adjuvant chemotherapy on 2024/09/03.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received CCRT total 33 times since 2024/09/03.
    • Chemo as Ifosphamide 3,750 mg/m2 D1 + doxorubicin 30 mg/m2 iv D1 and D2. Blum RH Cancer Chemotherpay Pharmacol 1993; similar article Edmonson JH et al. JCO July 1, 1993;11(7).
    • Mesna 5000mg/m2 and 2500mg/m2 since 2024/09/04 ~ 09/05.
    • Echocardiography for survey, LVEF 76%.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/09/06. OPD follow up is arranged.
    • Post RT ifosphamide 3,750 mg/m2 on D1 and D2 + doxorubicin 30 mg/m2 iv on D1 and D2. CCRT Ifosphamide 3,750 mg/m2 on D1
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
• 2024-08-02 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • P: CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/08/05.
    • Plan to deliver 66 Gy/ 33 fx to the preOP tumor bed region. The Rt inguinal area: around 56 Gy/ 28 fx if no edema.
• 2024-06-11 ~ 2024-07-06 POMR Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Wei LinGui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Soft tissue sarcoma over upper-3rd of posterior-lateral thigh, right, with metastasis to right inguinal lymph nodes (wound culture: Enterobacter asburiae, Escherichia coli, pandrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii); status post wide excision of sarcoma, lymph-adenectomy, and split-thickness skin graft on 2024/06/20
    • Abnormality of albumin
  • CC
    • Five days ago, he discovered a broken skin on his right thigh
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 65-year-old male with old tuberculosis (cured) and no history of surgery or cancer.
    • According to him, five days ago, he discovered a broken skin on his right thigh, but there was no bleeding. It turned into a mass and got bigger and bigger. Last week, he went to the ER for treatment because of tumor rupture and bleeding. After the ER used pressure to stop the bleeding and changed dressings with Aq-BI and arranged CT.
    • Right femur CT report: Right lateral thigh mass. A sarcoma (dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?) is considered first. Suggest right inguinal lymph node metastasis. Schedule outpatient follow-up.
    • After treatment at the plastic surgery OPD, arrangements were made for admission to the hospital for examination. He denied any weight loss but felt feverish at home yesterday. Physical evaluation revealed that the mass on the right thigh was about 15x7x5 cm. It was not painful or moving, but there was continuous bleeding when touched, but there was no exudate or pus. There is a mass about 4 x 4 cm in the right inguinal region. There is no wound or discharge. It is soft to the touch and does not move or pain (the patient said he did not notice it originally).
    • Lab data showe: CRP:7.7, Na:135, K:3.4, Glucose:172. Chest PA/AP view: Right pleural effusion. Fibrotic infiltrates in bilateral upper lungs.
    • Under the impression of Right upper leg mass, he was admitted to our PS ward for further vealuation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, post of wide excision of sarcoma, lymph-adenectomy, and split-thickness skin graft on 2024/06/19.
    • Antibiotics with Cinolone 250mg/tab on 2024/06/20 ~ 06/27, was given to prevent infection.
    • Analgesic agents were used for pain relief.
    • Right inguinal wound care with neomycin qd, wound condition was fair.
    • The pathological tissue data: sarcoma.
    • Consult hematology and oncology, suggestion followd chest CT and OPD follow up.
    • Post operation, right thigh wound about 15X15cm, mild swelling, no discharge, bleeding, redness and pus.
    • With stable condition and clinical improvement, he was discharged and would be followed up at Plastic surgery clinic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ8H 5D
    • Pramycin Gause Dressing (fradiomycin 18mg/patch) 5# QD EXT 1D

[consultation]

• 2024-09-03 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • Due to positive of anti-HBc and anti-HBs, due he need received CCRT, so we need your for anti-HBV drug assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • This 64y/o man is a case of soft tissue sarcoma. He was admitted this time for CCRT. We are consulted for HBV flare-up prevention.
    • Lab
      • 2024-09-03 ALT 7 U/L
        
      • 2024-09-03 AST 16 U/L
        
      • 2024-09-03 BUN 13 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-09-03 Creatinine 0.68 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-09-03 Albumin (BCG) 4.0 g/dL
        
      • 2024-09-03 Bilirubin total 0.37 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-09-03 Alkaline phosphatase 52 U/L
        
      • 2024-08-29 ALT 10 U/L
        
      • 2024-08-29 AST 14 U/L
        
      • 2024-08-29 Alkaline phosphatase 56 U/L
        
      • 2024-08-29 Creatinine 0.75 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-30 HBsAg (NM) Negative
        
      • 2024-07-30 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.442
        
      • 2024-07-30 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
        
      • 2024-07-30 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.042
        
      • 2024-07-30 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
        
      • 2024-07-30 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.011
        
      • 2024-07-30 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
        
      • 2024-07-30 Anti-HBs value (NM) 252 mIU/mL
        
    • echo
      • No splenomegaly
      • Liver cyst
      • Chronic liver parenchymal disease
        
    • Impression
      • Resolved HBV infection
      • Soft tissue sarcoma, over right upper-3rd of posterior-lateral thigh, with right inguinal lymph nodes metastasis
    • Plan
      • Check AFP
      • We will prescribe NUCs under criteria of NHI reimbursement of HBV carrier before CCRT for soft tissue sarcoma
      • Please arrange GI OPD follow up after discharge.
• 2024-06-18 Hemato-Oncology
  • A
    • This 65-year-old man presents with a mass in the right lateral thigh, suspected to be sarcoma (liposarcoma or dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?), with possible right inguinal metastasis. We are consulted for further evaluation.
    • Please arrange a chest CT (note on the requisition: extent to pelvis) if extremity sarcoma is confirmed, given the propensity for lung metastases.
    • Histologic examination of a soft tissue mass is essential for diagnosis and treatment planning. Although incisional biopsy was historically the gold standard for obtaining diagnostic tissue for a suspicious soft tissue mass, core needle biopsy has become the most common procedure used for diagnosis in recent years. A biopsy that contains enough material to ascertain the histologic subtype and grade of the tumor is essential prior to the commencement of therapy.
    • For some sarcomas, such as Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma, neoadjuvant chemotherapy should be considered. However, in this case, we agree with the scheduled operation on 2024/06/19 for tumor bleeding control and pathology confirmation. Thank you!
• 2024-06-12 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • Right femur CT report: Right lateral thigh mass. A sarcoma (dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?) is considered first. Suggest right inguinal lymph node metastasis. Schedule outpatient follow-up.
    • For cancer treatment, MRI scheduled 2024-06-12 afternoon
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For evaluation due to a right lateral thigh mass and suspicious right inguinal lymph metastasis.
      • Family history: (elder sister: colon cancer)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; a mass lesion over right lateral thigh; a palpable nodal lesion over his right inguinal area.
      • CT scan of femur, right (2024-06-05): Right lateral thigh mass. A sarcoma (dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?) is considered first. Suggest right inguinal lymph node metastasis.
      • CXR (2024-06-11): Right pleural effusion. Fibrotic infiltrates in bilateral upper lungs. Suggest clinical correlation and follow up study. No cardiomegaly.
      • MRI of thigh (2024-06-12): Right lateral thigh mass. A sarcoma (liposarcoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?) is considered first. DDx: cutaneous lymphoma. Suggest tissue study to clarify.
      • Abd sono (2024-06-13): Liver cyst. Chronic liver parenchymal disease
    • A:
      • A right lateral thigh mass and suspicious right inguinal lymph metastasis.
    • P:
      • Biopsy of the primary tumor to establish the pathologic diagnosis and related work-up, then further evaluated and managed by a multidisciplinary team is recommended.
• 2024-06-05 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • Triage level: 3 Local redness and swelling > Acute severe peripheral pain (8-10) The swelling on the right thigh has been there for many years and it suddenly burst and started bleeding in the outpatient department on the second floor.
    • right upper leg about 12*12cm mass with bleeding
    • the mass was noted for 4-5 years and gradually enlarged
    • no fever
    • no recent PharmaCloud records available
  • A
    • Please let the patient be hopitalized for cancer workout. Thanks.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-16
  • Surgery
    • excisional biopsy
  • Finding
    • a near-2cm round subcutaneous enduration over the region medial to the upper part of previous skin grafted wound of right thigh
  • Procedure
    • anesthesia and prep
    • excise the lesion
    • hemostasis and irrigation
    • suture and dressing
• 2024-06-19
  • Surgery
    • Dx: soft tissue sarcoma over upper-3rd of posterior-lateral thigh, right, with suspected metastasis to right inguinal lymph nodes
    • OP: wide excision of sarcoma, lymph-adenectomy, and split-thickness skin graft
  • Finding
    • about 12cm x 12cm x 5cm firm mass over upper-3rd of posterior-lateral right thigh, near and just below th hip, with central ruptured skin
    • 2cm-wide skin and subcutaneous border was included in the wide-excisional specimen, but the deep excisional plane was just beneath the tumor. Thus, another piece of vastus lateralis muscle (about 0.5cm thick) was excised.
    • The frozen section reported the tumor to be a sarcoma.
    • At lease 3 enlarged lymph nodes were identified over right inguinal region. Thus, a 8cm x 4cm x 1cm skin and subcutaneous tissue was excised en bloc from the right inguinal region in addition to the excision of the identified 3 nodes.
    • donor site, thickness, dimension, and ratio of mesh of skin graft: medio-posterior left thigh, 8/1000 inches, about 120cm2, and 1:2
    • Allyven for skin graft donor wound coverage

[Radiotherapy]

• 2024/09/03 ~ 2024/10/18 - completed RT to the Rt thigh and inguinal area: 56 Gy/ 28 fx. The preOP tumor bed: 60 Gy/ 30 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-04 - ifosfamide 3750mg/m2 6000mg NS 400mL 20hr D1-2 + doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 5min D1-2
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-10-01 - ifosfamide 3750mg/m2 6000mg NS 400mL 20hr D1.. + doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 5min D1-2 (CCRT)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2024-09-04 - ifosfamide 3750mg/m2 6000mg NS 400mL 20hr D1.. + doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 5min D1-2 (CCRT)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-2

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2024-11-05

[Management of Advanced Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma]

Diagnosis:

• Dedifferentiated liposarcoma of the right thigh with metastasis to the right inguinal lymph nodes. Pathology confirms high-grade dedifferentiated liposarcoma with positive MDM2 and CDK4 staining.

Treatment History:

• Surgery: Wide excision and lymphadenectomy performed, with pathology indicating clear surgical margins but metastatic spread in lymph nodes.
• Radiotherapy: Completed a course of RT on 2024-10-18, targeting the thigh and inguinal regions. RT was ended early due to severe dermatitis.
• Chemotherapy: The patient has received cycles of ifosfamide and doxorubicin (2024-10-01 to 2024-10-02). He is currently scheduled to follow up with additional cycles.

Other Findings:

• Pulmonary Nodules and Fibrosis: CT from 2024-06-21 reveals nodular lesions and fibrosis likely related to old tuberculosis, indicating the need for ongoing pulmonary monitoring.
• Comorbidities: Chronic hepatitis B with positive anti-HBc and anti-HBs antibodies, managed with antiviral prophylaxis due to immunosuppressive treatment needs.

Follow-Up and Monitoring:

• Lung Monitoring: Given the patient’s history of pulmonary nodules, routine imaging every 3–6 months is essential for early detection of metastatic or inflammatory changes.
• Post-Radiotherapy Care: Severe dermatitis from RT requires close follow-up with dermatology, given the potential for delayed healing and infections. Wound healing should be monitored to determine if plastic surgery consult is necessary.

Systemic Therapy:

• Continuation of Chemotherapy: The patient has completed the first few cycles. Given current NCCN guidelines for advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma, ongoing cycles of ifosfamide and doxorubicin are recommended. Careful monitoring of blood counts, renal function, and liver enzymes is critical due to the toxicities of this regimen.
• Consideration of Adjuvant Systemic Therapy: Should the disease show signs of progression, adding agents like trabectedin or eribulin, as suggested by NCCN for advanced sarcomas, might be considered.

Surgical and Radiation Therapy Considerations:

• Follow-Up Imaging: With the early termination of RT, re-imaging via MRI or CT every 3–6 months is recommended to monitor for local recurrence or distant spread.
• Re-Irradiation Caution: If disease progression is observed at treated sites, any further radiation therapy would need to be considered carefully due to skin toxicity risks and cumulative dose limitations.

Symptom Management and Supportive Care:

• Wound Care for Dermatitis: Continued use of advanced dressings and potential topical agents may help improve skin healing.
• Physical Rehabilitation and Nutrition: Implementing a nutrition plan and physical therapy for muscle strength maintenance and respiratory function is advised, given previous weight stability concerns and lung changes.
• Pain Management: If pain becomes significant, consider early palliative interventions, such as stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for symptomatic sites.

Hepatitis B Management:

• Antiviral Prophylaxis: Ongoing antiviral treatment (tenofovir) is advised to prevent HBV reactivation due to chemotherapy. Regular liver function tests and HBV DNA levels should be monitored to manage potential flare-ups.

A review of the patient’s medication history within HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases revealed no discrepancies.

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[exam finding]

• 2024-09-05 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (86.3 - 32.5) / 86.3 = 62.34%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, PR, AR
• 2024-08-12 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, ilium, biopsy — positive for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
    
  • Histology type: B-cell neoplasms: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
    
  • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD20 (+), CD10 (+), BCL6 (+), CD117 (-), CD34 (-), CD138 (-), MPO (focal+), TdT (-), CD3 (+ at background T cells).
• 2024-08-09 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm, spleen, liver and bones/bone marrow (stage IV).
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys. The nature is to be determined (physiological FDG accumulation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical finidings for further evaluation.
• 2024-08-07 Pelvis & Lt. Hip Lat
  • Avascular necrosis and deformity of left femoral head.
  • joint space narrowing and Marginal osteophyte formation at the superior lateral aspect of left hip joint.
  • Subchondral cystic change of left acetabulum.
• 2024-08-07 Femur LT
  • Avascular necrosis and deformity of left femoral head.
  • Joint space narrowing with Marginal osteophyte formation at superior lateral aspect of left hip.
• 2024-08-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • HIghly suspected malignancy with multiple bone metastases in some C-, T- and L-spine, both rib cages, right humerus, left hip, and left femur.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, left shoulder, and right hip.
• 2024-08-02 Patho - bronchus biopsy
  • Lung, LUL + LLL, bronchoscopic biopsy — B-cell lymphoma
  • Sections show bronchial mucosa with infiltration of large lymphoid cells and marked crushed artifact.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), CD56(-), CD10(+), BCL2(-), BCL6(+), Cyclin D1(-), CD5(-), CD30(-), cMYC(-), and MUM1(-). According to the immunohistochemical stains, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB subtype, is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-08-01 CT - chest
  • Bilateral clear costophrenic angles. Ill-defined irregular opacity at left perihilar region, suspect infection or tumor
  • Chest and Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Extensive lymphadenopathy with central necrotic part at both sides of the mediastinum, bilateral axillary and thoracic inlet is found.
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion is noted.
    • Moderate Emphysematous change over both lungs.
    • Low density lesion at spleen measuring 1.56cm and liver measuring 1.09cm are found. Metastatic lesion is favored.
    • Some lymphadenopathy at both sides of the aorta is noted.
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter with soft tissue obliterating left and right proximal ureter is noted. (Se7 Im72).
  • Imp:
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral axillary, mediastinum, abdominal paraaortic region and bilateral proximal ureter with bilatera hydronephrosis and hydroureter.
    • Liver and splenic tumor involvement is found.
    • Lymphoma is favored but other tumor such as uroepithelial cancer cannot be fully excluded.

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-31 ~ 2024-08-15 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B cell lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm, spleen, liver and bones (included left hip) /bone marrow (Lugano stage IV).
    • Other spondylosis, lumbar region
    • Hypokalemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-HBc positive
  • CC
    • Lung cancer with bone mets was suspected, for biopsy
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 73y/o male with underlying history of (1) PUD; (2) duodenal ulcers with gastric erosions, esophagitis under PPI treatment; (3) Mixed hemorrhoid s/p hemorrhoidectomy; he was ADL independent in his usual status.
    • This time he was admitted due to Lung cancer with bone mets was suspected, for biopsy.
    • Accroding to his statement, he was suffered from lower extremities sore and pain since several weeks ago. He went to JingMei General Hospital and MRI was arranged, revealed: Loss normal signal intensities of the L2 and L4 vertebral bodies and multiple nodule lesions of lumbar spine, sacrum, and bilateral iliac bone are noted. The possibility of bone metatstasis cannot be ruled out. Then he was referred to our hospital for help.
    • In our ER, lab data revealed hypokelemia. CXR showed Ill-defined irregular opacity at left perihilar region, suspect infection or tumor. T-spine AP lat. disclosed Increased kyphosis of thoracolumbar spine. Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation. Ill-defined irregular opacity at left perihilar region, suspect consolidation or tumor.
    • Under the impression of lung cancer with bone mets was suspected, he was admitted for futher examination.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chest CT (2024-08-01) showed lymphadenopathy at bilateral axillary, mediastinum, abdominal paraaortic region and bilateral proximal ureter with bilatera hydronephrosis and hydroureter. Liver and splenic tumor involvement is found. Lymphoma is favored but other tumor such as uroepithelial cancer cannot be fully excluded.
    • Bronchoscopy was done on (2024-08-04) and pathology was pending.
    • Urine cytology (2024-08-05) showed negative for malignancy and bone scan (2024-08-06) showed HIghly suspected malignancy with multiple bone metastases in some C-, T- and L-spine, both rib cages, right humerus, left hip, and left femur. Const-K was added for hypokalemia.
    • Lung, LUL + LLL, bronchoscopic biopsy (2024-08-07) proved B-cell lymphoma, immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), CD56(-), CD10(+), BCL2(-), BCL6(+), Cyclin D1(-), CD5(-), CD30(-), cMYC(-), and MUM1(-).
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024-08-08. Chemotherapy with R-COP was given on 2024/08/12 ~ 08/13, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • He was discharged on 2024-08-15 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 7D
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Melux (mephenoxalone 200mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Sevikar FC (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 8# BID 3D (2024-08-13 ~ 08/17 18:00 end)
• 2018-05-04, -02-23 SOAP Gastroenterology Xu JingSheng
  • Diagnosis
    • Duodenal ulcer acute without mention of hemorrhage or perforation or obstruction [K26.3]
    • Internal hemorrhoids with other complication,bleeing,prolapsed,ulcerated,strangulated [K64.2]
    • Abdominal pain, epigastric, Hb 13.2 [R10.83]
    • LGI bleeding, bloody stool, transamin, PES, Sigmoidscopy? [K92.2]
  • Prescription x3
    • Takepron OD (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC

[consultation]

• 2024-08-10 Orthopedics
  • Q
    • for left hip & thight pain for days
    • This 73-year-old man, a patient of large b cell lymphoma was diagnosed on 2024-08-07. The bone scan showed highly suspected malignancy with multiple bone metastases in some C-, T- and L-spine, both rib cages, right humerus, left hip, and left femur and left femur/left hip/left pelvis x-ray revealed Avascular necrosis and deformity of left femoral head. Joint space narrowing with Marginal osteophyte formation at superior lateral aspect of left hip.
    • Avascular necrosis and deformity of left femoral head.joint space narrowing and Marginal osteophyte formation at the superior lateral aspect of left hip joint.
    • Subchondral cystic change of left acetabulum. we need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • This 73 y/o male, diagnosed of large b cell lymphoma, is annoyed with lower back pain and both legs weakness. He doesn’t complain about any hip pain.
    • Local findings:
      • back forward flexion wnl
      • paresthesia of both thighs and legs
      • level walking wnl
      • no motor weakness
    • x-ray:
      • L-spine: lumbar spondylosis and L3/4 retrolisthesis
      • Pelvis: left hip stage 4 osteoarthritis
    • MRI (at JingMei Hospital):
      • edematous change at multiple levels of TL spine
      • mass effect with canal compression at L4 level
    • Tc-99m MDP bone scan:
      • Highly suspected malignancy with multiple bone metastases in some C-, T- and L-spine, both rib cages, right humerus, left hip, and left femur.
    • Suggestion :
      • complete your current therapy for control of progression of lymphoma first.
      • symptomatic treatment and pain control of the back pain
      • spinal orthosis protection
      • F/U at orthopedic OPD for further evaluation

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-11-01 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxoribicin 50mg/m2 69mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-09-30 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxoribicin 50mg/m2 69mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-09-05 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxoribicin 50mg/m2 69mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-08-12 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1056mg NS 250mL 30min D2 ……………………………………. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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[exam findings]

• 2024-10-09 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • A small nodular opacity projecting at left lower lung zone, suggestive of a nipple shadow. Repeat radiography with nipple marker may be required for verification in the proper clinical context.
• 2024-09-26 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 21 dB HL; LE 20 dB HL.
  • RE normal to moderate SNHL.
  • LE normal to mild SNHL.
• 2024-09-24 MRI - pelvis
  • Clinical history: 60 y/o female patient with endometrial cancer s/p OP and CCRT.
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI Pelvis:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Lobulated cystic lesion, 3cm in left pelvic cavity, with adjacent iliac muscle and pelvic side wall enhancement, r/o lymphocele with inflammation. Suggest clinical correlation.
    • Non-enhacing lesion, 9cm in left lobe liver, r/o liver cyst.
  • Impression:
    • S/p hysterectomy.
    • Lobulated cystic lesion, 3cm in left pelvic cavity, with adjacent iliac muscle and pelvic side wall enhancement, r/o lymphocele with inflammation. Suggest clinical correlation.
    • R/O liver cyst.
• 2024-09-05 L-spine AP + Lat. (including sacrum)
  • Marginal osteophyte formation
• 2024-07-01 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, laparoscopic total hysteretomy — Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 3.
    • Uterus, corpus, laparoscopic total hysteretomy — Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, invading > 1/2 thickness. myoma
    • Uterus, cervix, , laparoscopic total hysteretomy — free
    • Omentum, partial omectectomy — free
    • Adnexae, bilateral, laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy — free.
    • Lymph node, bilateral pelvic, dissection — free.
    • IHC stains: Napsin-A (-), p53 (wild type), PHS2 (- , loss), MSH6 (+, intact), MHS2 (+, intact), MLH1 (-, loss).
    • AJCC 8 th edition: pT1b pN0 (if cM0); 2023FIGO stage: IIC Aggressive histological types with any myometrial involvement.
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: uterus: 10 x 7 x 5.5 cm, 142 gms. One intramural myoma, 3 x 3 cm. Right ovary: 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm, free; right tube: 5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm, free; left ovary: 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm, free; left tube: 5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm, free.
      • Omentectomy, partial
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Tumor Site - Endometrium, 3.0 cm from cervix
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 7 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 4 x 4 cm
      • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1: right ovary; A2: right tube; A3: left ovary; A4: left tube; A5: cervix; A6: myoma; A7-22: tumor; A23: omentum; A24: left iliac lymph nodes; A25-26: left obturator lymph nodes; A27: right iliac lymph nodes; A28-29: right obturator lymph nodes.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Endometrioid carcinoma
      • Non-aggressive or aggressive histological type in FIGO staging: Aggressive
    • Histologic Grade: FIGO grade 3 (high-grade)
    • Myometrial Invasion: present (>= 1/2 whole thickness)
      • Depth of Myometrial Invasion: 12 mm
      • Myometrial Thickness: 15 mm
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement - Not identified
    • Lower Uterine segment Involvement - Not identified
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement - Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): Not identified
      • Bilateral ovary - free
      • Omentum - free
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present (extensive/substantial, >= 5 vessels involved)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: free; (0/30 = A24: left iliac lymph nodes (0/3); A25-26: left obturator lymph nodes (0/8); A27: right iliac lymph nodes (0/10); A28-29: right obturator lymph nodes (0/9).
      • Right Pelvic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/19
      • Left Pelvic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/11
      • Para-aortic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): not appicable.
      • Greatest dimension of largest nodal metastatic deposit (required only if macrometastasis or micrometastasis present): absent.
      • Isolated tumor cells (0.2 mm or less and not more than 200 cells) (required only in the absence of macrometastasis or micrometastasis in other lymph nodes): Absent .
        
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - none identified
      
    • Immunohistochemical Tests
      • Nuclear PMS2 expression: Loss
      • Nuclear MSH6 expression: Intact
      • p53 status: Normal expression (wild type)
    • Comment(s)- none.
• 2024-05-31 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis:
    • Soft tissue tumor, 4cm in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy.
    • Enlarged left obturator lymph node, r/o lymph node metastasis.
    • There is T2 hypointensity tumor (2.5cm) in anterior wall of the uterus, could be due to uterine myoma.
    • Non-enhancing mass, 9cm in left lobe liver, r/o liver cyst.
    • Minimal ascites in the pelvic cavity.
    • Bulging discs at L4/5 and L5/S1.
  • Impression:
    • Soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, with left obturator lymph node, r/o lymph node metastasis. If proven malignancy, cstage T1aN1aM0.
    • Uterine myoma.
    • R/O liver cyst.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T1a(T_value) N:N1a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE: IIIC (Stage_value)
• 2024-05-29 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 100 * 50 mm
      • Myoma: Myoma: 30 x 25 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 14.7 mm
    • Adnexae:
      • ROV:
        • SIZE: 29 * 25 mm
      • LOV:
        • SIZE: 27 * 24 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC:
      • No fluid
        
  • IMP:
    • Uterine myoma
    • EM cancer

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-25 ~ 2024-09-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 3, of the uterus, AJCC 8 th edition pT1b pN0 (cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IIC, s/p Laparoscopic GYN cancer staging surgery (laparoscopic total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bil pelvic lymphonode dissection + partial omentectomy) and laparoscopic adhesiolysis.
    • Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
    • Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy with TP (C1).
  • Present illness:
    • The treatment as: CCRT with weekly CDDP x 5 followed by TP.
    • This time, she admitted for chemotherapy with TP (C1).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pain control with celecoxib 1# bid, tramacet 1# bid. Check PTA, 24hr CCR before chemotherapy. PTA showed RE normal to moderate SNHL, suggest followed up each year. Limeson 4mg/tab 5# and H2 blocker 1# before taxol 12hrs and before taxol 6hrs. She recieve chemotherapy with TP(Paclitaxel 175mg/m2, carboplatin AUC 5) on 2024/09/27(C1). Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/09/27 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 13D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC 5D if nausea or vomit
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD 2D on 9/28, 9/29
• 2024-09-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Tx plan: CCRT wiht weekly CDDP followed by TP
    • EBRT Simulation on 2024-07-15 IVRT simulation on 2024-09-05
• 2024-07-11 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • A:
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 3, of the uterus, AJCC 8 th edition pT1b pN0 (cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IIC, s/p Laparoscopic GYN cancer staging surgery (laparoscopic total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bil pelvic lymphonode dissection + partial omentectomy) and laparoscopic adhesiolysis.
  • P:
    • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: AJCC 8 th edition pT1b pN0 (cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IIC
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: pelvis
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT and IVRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions via IVRT to vaginal cuff mucosa surface.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1430, 2024-07-15.
• 2024-07-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Tx plan: CCRT wiht weekly CDDP followed by TP
    • Simulation on 2024-07-11
• 2024-06-27 ~ 2024-07-04 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • endometrial cancer (endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3), stage IIC, Aggressive histological types with any myometrial involvement, post Laparoscopic GYN cancer staging surgery (laparoscopic total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bil pelvic lymphonode dissection + partial omentectomy) and laparoscopic adhesiolysis
    • Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
    • Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
  • CC
    • postmenopausal bleeding for 2-3 months   
  • Present illness
    • This 60 y/o woman, G0P0, sex-, LMP 56 y/o, menstral cycle regular with A duration/interval of 3-4/28-30 days, pap smear-, had postmenopausal bleeding with blood clots for 2-3 months. She had no underlying diseases, denied any food or drug allergy, and denied anticoagulants or hormone use.
    • After menopause, she observed daily abnormal uterine bleeding with blood clots recently, necessitating frequent changes of sanitary pads and often resulting in stained clothes. Moreover, she had abdominal discomfort, urinary frequency, fatigue, chillness, and loss of appetite. She denied abdominal pain, and had no nausea or vomiting, nor tarry/bloody stool.
    • She initially went to MKMH and GYN sonography revealed thickening of the endometrium. The patient also underwent D&C IN MKMH on 2024/05/23 after anesthetized, which revealed malignant neoplasm of endometrium (endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3). She then turned to our GYN OPD on 2024/05/29 for help, and abdominal sono and MRI was done.
    • The abdominal sono on 2024/05/29 showed anterior uterine myoma in size of 3.0x2.5cm, and thickening endometrium in size of 1.47cm, with no fluid in cul-de-sac. Pelvis MRI was also done on 2024/05/31, and showed soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, suspected endometrial malignancy, with enlarged left obturator lymph node, suspected lymph node metastasis.
    • Tumor marker was examinated on the same day and showd CA125 level was 97.4 U/mL; CEA level was 2.69 ng/mL. And the Hb examination showed mild anemia (10.2 g/dL).
    • Under the impression of malignant neoplasm of endometrium, possible pelvic adhesion with anemia (Hb 10.2 g/dL), she was admitted on 2024/06/27 for laparoscopic staging surgery and possible LSC lysis of pelvic adhesion.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2024-06-27 due to endometrial cancer. She underwent laparoscopic staging surgery (Laparoscope-assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + omentectomy + washing cytology) and adhesiolysis on 2024-06-28.
    • The pathology stage according to 2023 FIGO stage was endometrial cancer, stage IIC, Aggressive histological types with any myometrial involvement.
    • The GYN tumor board conference held on 2024-07-04 suggested the patient to receive chmoradiotherapy. Her Postoperative course was uneventful. After flatus, her eating, self voiding and defecation were all ok. The JP drain was removed smoothly on 2024-07-03. She was discharged on 2024-07-04.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-28
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic GYN cancer staging surgery (laparoscopic total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bil pelvic lymphonode dissection + partial omentectomy) and laparoscopic adhesiolysis
  • Finding
    • Uterus: 12x5x3 cm, enlarged
      • endometrium: s/p D & C in MKMH, eroded, with some residual mass > 1/2 myomectrium, residual EM cancer?
      • MKMH patho report of endometrium–endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3
      • uterine myomas 3x3cm; 2x2cm
      • cervix – eroded
      • bil adnexa: normal-looking
    • bowels, omentum, liver surface and peritoneum – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • Bilateral pelvic iliac and obturator LNs was removed – left iliac LNs enlargement, cancermetastaisis?
    • CDS: 50c.c ascites (washing cytology was sent) but marked pelvic adhesion was noted between ant peritoneum, left pelvic walls and bowels s/p LSC adhesiolysis
    • A 7mm JP drain was placed in CDS

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-11-02 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (TP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-27 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 550mg NS 250mL 2hr (TP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-30 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 2hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL + NS 1000mL (Y-sited cisplatin)
• 2024-08-22 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 2hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL + NS 1000mL (Y-sited cisplatin)
• 2024-08-15 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL + NS 1000mL (Y-sited cisplatin)
• 2024-08-08 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL + NS 1000mL (Y-sited cisplatin)
• 2024-07-30 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr (Y-sited NS 1000mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL + NS 1000mL (Y-sited cisplatin)

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2024-11-04

[addressing hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hearing loss in endometrial cancer treatment]

This is a 60-year-old female with a recent diagnosis of high-grade endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the uterus, stage IIC (AJCC pT1b pN0, cM0, FIGO IIC). The patient underwent a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, lymph node dissection, and partial omentectomy. Post-surgery, she was started on chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) due to the aggressive histologic type and significant myometrial invasion.

• Exams:
  • CT & MRI: Identified a lobulated cystic lesion in the pelvis (likely lymphocele with inflammation) and a benign liver cyst.
  • CXR: Borderline cardiomegaly and a small opacity on the left lung, potentially a nipple shadow, warranting further evaluation.
  • PTA (Audiometry): Shows mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss, no baseline data available, could be impacted by cisplatin treatment.
• Pathology:
  • Confirmed high-grade (FIGO grade 3) endometrioid adenocarcinoma with myometrial invasion (>50% depth) and lymphovascular invasion but no metastatic involvement in the 30 lymph nodes examined.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows loss of PMS2 and MLH1 expression, suggesting potential mismatch repair deficiency.
• Treatment Course:
  • CCRT with cisplatin was completed, and the patient has transitioned to TP chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin), with recent doses on 2024-09-27 and 2024-11-02.
    • Tolerability to treatment has been good, with manageable side effects and stable overall condition.
  • Radiotherapy to the pelvis was delivered with a combination of external beam radiation (VMAT/IGRT) and brachytherapy (IVRT) targeting the vaginal cuff.
• Follow-up and Management:
  • The patient experiences mild side effects like hypokalemia, and hypomagnesemia, for which oral supplements are being provided.
  • Audiology follow-up is recommended due to the observed hearing decline, related to cumulative cisplatin exposure can not be entirely ruled out.

Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia were noted, and oral potassium and magnesium supplements (Const K and MgO tablets) are currently being given. No medication problems identified

• 2024-11-01 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L
• 2024-11-01 Mg (Magnesium) 1.7 mg/dL

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[lab data]

[exam finding]

• 2024-10-29 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • Bilateral clear psoas shadows. Unremarkable bowel gas pattern. Grade 2 spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 level. Severe L5-S1 disc space narrowing. Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
• 2024-09-24 Mammography
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative - annual screening.
• 2024-09-24 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: significant regression of densisty and size of a lobular opacity in RML compared with CT on 2024/06/15.
      • normal attenuation and anatomcic of RUL, RLL, and left lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
      • mild coronary arterial calcification.
  • Impression: residual RML lobular opacity, regressed, favor nonspecific inflammation or atelectasis.
• 2024-08-03 MRA - brain
  • Small subacute infarcts in left centrum semiovale. Old infarcts in left temporal lobe. Intracranial atherosclerosis. Left supra-clinoid ICA aneurysm (2 mm).
• 2024-06-28 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic (Y1)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, hysterectomy — serous adenocarcinoma, high grade.
    • Uterus, myometrium, hysterectomy —- serous adenocarcinoma, high grade, invading > 1/2 thickness.
    • Uterus, cervix, hysterectomy — serous adenocarcinoma, high grade, invading endocervix.
    • Lymph nodes, pelvic, dissection — metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Lymph node, para-aortic, dissection — free
    • Adnexae, bilateral, salpingo-oophorectomy — serous adenocarcinoma, high grade, involving both ovaries. Bilateral tubes free.
    • pT3a pN1a (if cM0); 2023FIGO stage: IIIC1ii, mp53abn.
    • pT3a pN1a (if cM1); 2023 FIGO stage: IVC.
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: uterus: 10 x 7 x 5 cm; right ovary: 3 x 2 x 1.7 cm, right tube: 4.5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm; left ovary: 8 x 7 x 5 cm with opened cystic tumor 8 x 7 x 4.5 cm, left tube: 4.5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm.
      • Omentectomy: 33 x 15 x 2 cm, grossly free.
    • Tumor Site – Endometrium, involving endocervix; at 3.0 cm from distal margin.
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 7 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 7 x 7 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for sections: A1: left iliac lymph nodes; A2-3: left obturator lymph nodes; A4: right iliac lymph nodes; A5: right obturator lymph nodes; A6: left para-aortic lymph nodes; A7: right para-aortic lymph nodes; A8: right tube; A9: right ovary; A10: cervix; A11-17: endometrial tumor; A18: left tube; A19-20: left ovary with tumor; A21: omentum.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Serous carcinoma
      • Non-aggressive or aggressive histological type in FIGO staging: Aggressive
    • Histologic Grade: (required only if applicable*) - not appilcable (Note: FIGO Grading System applies to endometrioid carcinomas only.)
    • Myometrial Invasion: present (>= 1/2 whole thickness)
      • Depth of Myometrial Invasion: 18 mm
      • Myometrial Thickness: 20 mm
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement - Not identified
    • Lower Uterine segment Involvement - Present
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement - Present
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Bilateral ovaries: tumor present in both ovaries.
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present (focal)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/27) = A1: left iliac lymph nodes (0/4); A2-3: left obturator lymph nodes (0/10); A4: right iliac lymph nodes (0/1); A5: right obturator lymph nodes (1/7); A6: left para-aortic lymph nodes (0/1); A7: right para-aortic lymph nodes (0/4).
      • Right Pelvic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined):1/8
      • Left Pelvic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/14
      • Para-aortic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/5
      • Greatest dimension of largest nodal metastatic deposit (required only if macrometastasis or micrometastasis present): 18 mm
      • Isolated tumor cells (0.2 mm or less and not more than 200 cells) (required only in the absence of macrometastasis or micrometastasis in other lymph nodes): Absent
        
      • (Note: Number of lymph nodes with macrometastasis, lymph nodes with micrometastasis, and lymph nodes with isolated tumor cells may be reported separately but this is not mandatory. )
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
    • Immunohistochemical Tests
      • Nuclear PMS2 expression: PMS2 (+, intact)
      • Nuclear MSH6 expression: MSH6 (+, intact)
      • p53 status: result of S2024-11863: Overexpression (strong, diffuse nuclear expression in greater than 80% of cells)
    • Comment(s)- none.
• 2024-06-15 CT - chest + abdomen
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Spiculated nodule at right middle lobe measuring 1.8cm in largest dimension is found. (Se8 Im76). Primary lung lesion is favored. Metastatic lesion is less likely.
    • Enlarged uterine mass at pelvis is found. Endometrial cancer or cervical cancer should be D.D.
    • Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter is found.
    • Lymphadenopathy at left iliac fossa is found.
  • Imp:
    • Right middle lobe nodule. 1.8cm, meta is less likely.
    • Uterine soft tissue lesion. Neoplasm is considered.
    • Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter
    • Left iliac fossa lymphadenopathy
• 2024-06-13 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis
    • Soft tissue tumors (up to 6.7cm) in the endocervical, lower uterine body and uterine cavity with hydrometra, r/o endometrial malignancy.
    • Dilatation of left pelvicaliceal system and ureter.
    • There are enlarged lymph nodes in bilateral obturator regions.
    • Gr II spondylolisthesis at L5/S1.
    • Suspicious right lower lung tumor, suggest chest CT for study.
  • Impression:
    • Soft tissue tumors in the endocervical, lower uterine body and uterine cavity with hydrometra, r/o endometrial malignancy. With pelvic lymph nodes enlargement, cstage T2N1aM0. IIIC at least.
    • Suspicious right lower lung tumor, suggest chest CT for study.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N1a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC__(Stage_value)
• 2024-06-11 SONO - neurology
  • Moderate atherosclerosis in left CCA bifurcation (44%) and left ICA (37%).
  • Mild atherosclerosis in right ICA, right distal CCA, left middle and distal CCA.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial vertebral, basilar arterial flows.
  • Poor bilateral temporal windows for transcranial insonation.
• 2024-06-11 SONO - gynecology
  • Findings
    • Uterus Position : AVF
      • Size: 128 * 81 mm
    • Endometrium:
      • Thickness: 79.0 mm
    • CUL-DE-SAC:
      • No fluid
        
    • Other:
      • Bilateral adnexae: free
  • IMP:
    • R/O Cervical mass: 74x72mm, Malignancy cannot be ruled out
    • R/O Endometrial cancer, EM:79.0mm, Malignancy cannot be ruled out
• 2024-06-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (69 - 16) / 69 = 76.81%
    • LVEF (%) = 77
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
• 2024-06-08 MRA - brain
  • In favor of acute infarct at left posterior temporal region.
  • Hypoplasia of right ACA, A1.
• 2024-06-08 CT - brain
  • Infarct in left posterior temporal region.

[MedRec]

• 2024-10-08 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • O: RT (2024-08-05 ~ 2024-09-26): 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions of the vaginal cuff mucosa surface by IVRT.
• 2024-07-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A

    • Multidisciplinary Cancer Team Meeting Conclusion (2023-06-20):

      • A surgical intervention is planned to remove a 1.8 cm nodule in the right middle lobe of the lung.
      • A biopsy will be performed during the surgery to obtain a tissue sample for pathological examination.

    • Multidisciplinary Cancer Team Meeting Conclusion (2023-07-04):

      • Following surgery, adjuvant radiation therapy and chemotherapy are recommended for the patient diagnosed with endometrioid high-grade serous adenocarcinoma (FIGO 2023 Stage IIIC1ii).
  • P
    • 2024-06-28 ATH+BSO+PLND
    • 2024-07-08 Port-A insertion
    • 2024-07-22 Simulation
    • They would like to use self-pay carboplatin and pacliataxel, and weekly carboplatin

[consultation] (not completed)

• 2024-07-05 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • The patient was discharged from our Neuro ward on 2024/06/18 due to CVA. During hospitalization, Pelvic MRI showed soft tissue tumors in the endocervical, lower uterine body and uterine cavity with hydrometra, with pelvic lymph nodes enlargement, stage cT2N1aM0, at least IIIC.
    • This patient was admitted on 2024/06/30. And she later underwent Gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy) on 2024/06/28.
    • The pathology showed Endometrial serous adenocarcinoma, high grade. pT3a pN1a (if cM0); 2023FIGO stage: IIIC1ii, mp53abn.pT3a pN1a (if cM1); 2023 FIGO stage: IVC. The GYN tumor conference was held on 2024/07/04. The chemotheraphy and radiotheraphy were arranged after operation as guideline rules and experts recommendation.
    • We need your expertised for radiotheraphy after operation.Thanks a lot !
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S:
      • For postoperative radiotherapy due to endometrial carcinoma.
      • PI: The patient was discharged from our Neuro ward on 2024/06/18 due to CVA. During hospitalization, pelvic MRI showed soft tissue tumors in the endocervical, lower uterine body and uterine cavity with hydrometra, with pelvic lymph nodes enlargement, stage cT2N1aM0, at least IIIC. The patient was admitted on 2024/06/30. And she later underwent gynecologic oncology staging surgery on 2024/06/28. The pathology showed endometrial serous adenocarcinoma, high grade. pT3aN1a (if cM0); 2023FIGO stage: IIIC1ii, mp53abn. The GYN tumor conference (2024/07/04) suggest chemotheraphy and radiotheraphy.
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; left CVA with aphasia.
      • MRI of brain (2024-06-08): In favor of acute infarct at left posterior temporal region. Hypoplasia of right ACA
      • Tumor marker (2024-06-12): CEA (3.36), CA125 (471.2), CA199 (8655.24), CA153 (32.9), SCC (1.7)
      • MRI of pelvis (2024-06-13): 1. Soft tissue tumors in the endocervical, lower uterine body and uterine cavity with hydrometra, r/o endometrial malignancy. With pelvic lymph nodes enlargement, cstage T2N1aM0. IIIC at least. 2. Suspicious right lower lung tumor, suggest chest CT for study.
      • CT scan of lung (2024-06-15): Right middle lobe nodule. 1.8cm, meta is less likely. Uterine soft tissue lesion. Neoplasm is considered. Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter. Left iliac fossa lymphadenopathy.
      • Operation (2024-06-28): Gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)
        
      • Ascites (2024-07-01): Benign, reactive change
      • Pathology (S2024-13271, 2024-07-03): Uterus, endometrium, hysterectomy — serous adenocarcinoma, high grade. Uterus, myometrium, hysterectomy —- serous adenocarcinoma, high grade, invading > 1/2 thickness. Uterus, cervix, hysterectomy — serous adenocarcinoma, high grade, invading endocervix. Lymph nodes, pelvic, dissection — metastatic adenocarcinoma. Lymph node, para-aortic, dissection — free. Adnexae, bilateral, salpingo-oophorectomy — serous adenocarcinoma, high grade, involving both ovaries. Bilateral tubes free. pT3a pN1a (if cM0); 2023FIGO stage: IIIC1ii, mp53abn. pT3a pN1a (if cM1); 2023 FIGO stage: IVC. Lymphovascular Invasion: Present (focal)
    • A:
      • Serous adenocarcinoma, high grade, of the uterine endometrium, stage pT3aN1a (cM0); 2023FIGO stage: IIIC1ii, s/p gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy).
        
    • P:
      • Radiotherapy in combination with chemotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage pT3aN1a (cM0); 2023FIGO stage: IIIC1ii
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: pelvic area
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT and IVRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions via IVRT to vaginal cuff mucosa surface.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her son. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1430, 2024-07-22.
• 2024-07-04 Hemato-Oncology
  • A
    • The gynecologic tumor conference was held on 2024/07/04, and CCRT was suggested. We are consulting about this recommendation and will discuss it with the patient.
• 2024-06-08 Neurology
  • Q
    • incoherent speak noted today
    • last normal time: this morning
    • phx: denied
    • NKA
  • A
    • This is a 66-year-old woman without systemic disease. She presented with acute onset of disoriented speech and paraphasia since 2PM on 2024/06/07. She was sent to our ED at 23:33 on 6/7. Brain CT showed hypotension in left temporal lobe. Brain MRA showe diffusion weighted restriction in left temporal lobe, indicating recent infarct, and no large intracranial artery stenosis.
    • NE
      • Consciousness: E4V4M6, alert, paraphasia
      • EOM: full and free
      • pupil 3mm/3mm, light reflex +/+
      • no facial palsy
      • no dysarthria
      • MP:
        • right upper 5, right lower 5
        • left upper 5, left lower 5
      • Sensation: intact
      • FNF: no dysmetria in right limbs
      • NIHSS: 3 (020 000 0000 00100)
    • Assessment
      • Acute ischemic stroke in left MCA, onset on 2024/06/07
    • Suggestion
      • Give Aspirin 100 mg ST and then 100 mg QD since tomorrow morning.
      • Keep adequate hydration with normal saline at 60 ml/hr
      • Keep BP < 220/120 mmHg and blood sugar < 180 mg/dl.
      • Closely monitor neurological signs. Contact us immediately if deterioration of neurological signs.
      • Suggest admission to NEURO ward under my service. Thanks.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-28
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Endometrial cancer, stage cT2N1aM0
    • Operation:
      • Gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)        
  • Finding
    • Uterus: papillary tumor mass in uterus cavity, with extension to the surface of the uterus
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 6x6x6 cm, capsule intact, tumor mass extension from the uterus, adhesion and invasion to posterior uterine wall, uterosacral area and cul-de-sac, intra-op rupture(+) with bloody content of 300ml.
      • ROV: 3x2x2 cm , capsule intact, smooth surface.
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes:
      • Left: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(+)
      • Right: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(+)
    • Bilateral paraaortic lymph nodes:
      • Left: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
      • Right: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
    • CDS: ascites (+), adhesion (+)
    • Ascites: clear , minimal
    • Omentum: grossly normal
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Appendix: grossly normal.  
    • Estimated blood loss: 500ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesive agent: Interceed

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-08-05 ~ 2024-09-26 - 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions of the vaginal cuff mucosa surface by IVRT.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-12 - carboplatin AUC 2 200mg D5W 500mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 500mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited carboplatin)
• 2024-09-05 - carboplatin AUC 2 160mg D5W 500mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 500mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited carboplatin)
• 2024-08-28 - carboplatin AUC 2 160mg D5W 500mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 500mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited carboplatin)
• 2024-08-22 - carboplatin AUC 2 175mg D5W 500mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 500mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited carboplatin)
• 2024-08-07 - carboplatin AUC 2 180mg D5W 500mL 1hr (Y-sited NS 500mL) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL (Y-sited carboplatin)

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2024-11-04 (not posted)

This 66-year-old woman has a complex medical history, primarily involving high-grade serous adenocarcinoma of the endometrium, aggressive in nature, and advanced in stage (2023 FIGO Stage IIIC1ii or Stage IVC if distant metastasis were present). She has undergone extensive treatment, including surgery, chemoradiotherapy, and additional supportive measures. Here’s a breakdown and some observations on her case:

Key Aspects Findings and Imaging:

• Cancer Staging and Pathology:
  • The patient’s uterine cancer is high-grade serous adenocarcinoma with deep myometrial and cervical stromal invasion, bilateral ovarian involvement, and pelvic lymph node metastasis. Pathology indicates p53 overexpression, often associated with serous cancers, reinforcing the tumor’s aggressive profile.
  • The stage reflects significant locoregional spread but no confirmed distant metastasis, although a nodule in the right middle lobe (RML) lung raised concern. Imaging showed regression in this nodule, suggesting it may have been inflammatory rather than metastatic, but continued monitoring is likely warranted.
• Neurological Complications:
  • The patient has a history of cerebrovascular events, including acute infarct in the left temporal lobe, which affected her speech. This stroke necessitated antiplatelet therapy and may influence her overall cancer management, particularly in monitoring for further vascular events due to both her cancer and treatment-related risks.
• Spine and Other Musculoskeletal Findings:
  • Advanced degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, including grade 2 spondylolisthesis and severe disc narrowing, are noted. These changes, while secondary to her cancer care, may contribute to her physical symptoms and impact her quality of life, especially during or after intensive treatments.
• Additional Comorbidities:
  • Cardiovascular Health: Mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, along with intracranial and carotid atherosclerosis, pose additional risks during chemotherapy and radiation, which could exacerbate vascular issues.
  • Kidney Function: Previous imaging revealed left hydronephrosis, potentially secondary to tumor involvement or lymphadenopathy. This could influence chemotherapy decisions, particularly with nephrotoxic agents, and requires periodic monitoring.

Treatment Overview and Considerations:

• Surgical Intervention:
  • The patient underwent staging surgery, including a hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, lymph node dissection, and omentectomy. Postoperative findings confirmed extensive local invasion but did not indicate distant spread within the abdomen, as the para-aortic nodes and omentum were uninvolved.
• Chemoradiotherapy:
  • The patient completed concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with pelvic radiation (4500cGy/25 fractions) and an additional vaginal cuff boost, combined with low-dose weekly carboplatin to enhance radiotherapy efficacy. This approach is consistent with standard management for advanced-stage, high-risk endometrial cancer, aiming to improve local control.
• Chemotherapy:
  • Carboplatin was administered at a conservative AUC 2 dosing, which balances efficacy and toxicity, especially given her recent stroke and advanced age. Weekly dosing schedules like this aim to maintain efficacy while reducing side effects. Continued monitoring of kidney function and blood counts is essential.

Overall Observations and Recommendations:

• Close Monitoring for Recurrence or Distant Spread:
  • Although imaging suggests regression of the RML nodule, follow-up is recommended to rule out late metastasis given her high-risk cancer profile. Regular chest imaging may help detect any concerning changes early.
• Minimizing Stroke Risk:
  • Her recent cerebrovascular accident (CVA) increases the risk of subsequent events, especially in the context of chemotherapy, which can exacerbate hypercoagulability. Her aspirin regimen should continue as prescribed, and regular blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol monitoring can further mitigate this risk.
• Long-term Follow-up:
  • The patient’s aggressive cancer type and advanced staging necessitate a vigilant follow-up protocol, with regular imaging and lab tests to monitor for recurrence. Coordination among oncology, neurology, cardiology, and primary care will optimize her overall management and quality of life.

No medication discrepancies were identified after reviewing HIS5 and PhamaCloud.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-26 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovary, left, BSO — Endometroid adenocarcinoma
    • Lymph nodes, pelvic, bilateral, BPLND — Negative for malignancy
    • AJCC 8 th edition, Pathology stage: pT1c2N0; stage IC2; FIGO stage IC2
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedure: ATH+BSO+omentectomy+BPLND+pelvic mass excision
    • Specimen Size:
      • 10.2 x 6.5 x 1.0 cm (Lt ovary, opened, received for frozen section), 5.5 x 0.5 cm (Lt tube), 3.0 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm (Rt ovary), 6.4 x 0.5 cm (Rt tube), 10.2 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm and 133 gm (uterus), 2 pieces up to 0.6 x 0.4 x 0.2 cm (pelvic mass), 30.0 x 7.2 x 1.0 cm (omentum)
    • Specimen Integrity
      • Right ovary: Capsule intact
      • Left ovary: Capsule ruptured
      • Right fallopian tube: Serosa intact
      • Left fallopian tube: Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Left ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement: Absent
    • Fallopian tube Surface Involvement: Absent
    • Tumor Size:10.2 x 6.5 x 1.0 cm with mural nodule: 2.5 x 1.5 cm
    • Lymph Nodes: Four groups including right iliac, right obturator, left iliac, and left obturator
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled as:
      • F2024-00351FSA, A1-A3= leftt ovary, A4-A5= left tube.
      • S2024-17655 A1= right ovarian and right fallopian tube, A2-A3= cervix, A4-A6= uterine corpus, B= left pelvic mass, C= omentum, D= right iliac LNs, E= right obturator LNs, F= left iliac LNs, G= leftt obturator LNs
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Endometroid adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic grade: FIGO grade 2
    • Implants: Not identified
    • Other Tissue/Organ Involvement: Not identified
    • Peritoneal Fluid: Negative
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: All lymph nodes negative for tumor cells
      • number of lymph node examined: 5 (right iliac), 5 (right obturator), 2 (left iliac), 7 (left obturator)
      • number with metastases > 10 mm: 0
      • number with metastases 10mm or less: 0
      • number with isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2mm): 0
    • Pathologic Stage
      • Primary Tumor: pT1c2 (capsule ruptured before surgery)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes: pN0 (no regional lymph node metastasis)
      • Distant Metastasis: Not applicable
    • FIGO Stage: Stage IC2
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
    • Additional Pathologic Findings:
      • Cervix: Chronic cervicitis with squamous metaplasia and Nabothian cysts
      • Endometrium: Atrophy
      • Myometrium: Leiomyoma
      • Ovary, right: Cystic follicle
      • Fallopian tubes, bilateral: Unremarkable
      • Pelvic mass: Chronic inflammation and fibrosis
      • Omentum: Unremarkable
• 2024-08-23 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, descending colon, s/p biopsy removal — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
• 2024-07-22 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 58 y/o female patient with menopause for a year, postmenopausal bleeding on 2024-07-09 till now, frequency(+).
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • There is cystic tumor, 11.9x7.7cm in the pelvic cavity, with internal soft tissue, r/o ovarian malignancy.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • Uterine tumors, up to 2.2cm in the uterine fundus, r/o uterine myomas.
    • If proven ovarian malignancy: Ovarian Malignancy
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:_T1a__(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IA(Stage_value)
      
  • Impression:
    • R/O left ovarian malignancy, cstage T1aN0M0.
    • Uterine tumors, r/o myomas.
    • GB stones.
• 2024-07-20 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Mild Adenomyosis
  • R/O Huge Lt Ovarian mass: 113x65 mm
  • Uterine myoma
• 2024-06-26 SONO - thyroid
  • Findings:
    • L’t : 0.420.360.53 cm ; 0.340.320.38 cm
    • R’t : 0.410.370.45 cm ; 0.870.490.88 cm ; 0.410.330.51 cm ; 0.670.560.72 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multinodular Goiter

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-26 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 425mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-27 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[MedRec]

• 2020-04-01 Neurology SOAP Xiao ZhenLun
  • Diagnosis:
    • Restless leg syndrome [G25.81]
  • Prescription x3
    • Requip PD (ropinirole 2mg) 1# QOD 28D

[MultiTeam]

• 2024-10-25 Multiple Team Recommendations - Palliative Care
  • Consult Date: 2024-10-24
  • Response:
    • The patient’s National Health Insurance card has documented a signed Advance Care Plan. During a visit by the palliative care nurse and Dr. Xiao from Family Medicine, the patient acknowledged her pancreatic cancer diagnosis and expressed a preference not to undergo resuscitation.
    • The patient sometimes experiences ankle and back pain but is not currently in distress. Although she recognize her eldest daughter, they occasionally confuse family member details and believe she is in New York.
    • When palliative care was mentioned, the daughter requested to discuss outside the room, noting the patient fears the term.
    • The family agreed during a recent meeting to stop cancer treatments and focus on comfort care. The palliative nurse explained palliative care options, symptom management, and comfort measures.
    • The daughter wishes to continue antibiotics and agreed to palliative co-care, with the nurse providing contact details for palliative care inquiries and ongoing support.
  • Conclusion and Recommendation: Palliative co-care
  • Responder: Chen Hui
  • Response Date: 2024-10-24 11:29
    
  • Physician Reply:
    • 10/25 07:20 Dr. He JingLiang: Acknowledged
• 2024-10-25 Multiple Team Recommendations - Discharge Planning
  • Consult Date: 2024-10-23
    
  • Reason for Consultation: Other – Discharge planning screening score ≥ 10
    
  • Consult Status: Case opened internally
  • 2024-10-24 15:33 Xie SuQin
    • Visit: Patient, 95 years old, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with liver and lung metastases. Disability card: (-); Long-term care application: (+). Lives on the 4th floor with elevator access. Clear consciousness, accompanied by daughter, friend, and caregiver (Ani, employed 1 year). Urinary catheter present; bed-bound for nearly a month prior to hospitalization. Home has a wheelchair, commode chair, and electric bed. Shared information on second-hand equipment and accessible transport. DNR: (+), palliative co-care.
  • Physician Response:
    • 10/25 07:20 Dr. He JingLiang: Noted
• 2024-10-24 Explanation of Condition and Shared Decision-Making (SDM) - Family Meeting Summary
  • Meeting Date: 2024/10/24
    
  • Family Participants: Patient’s eldest daughter; youngest daughter (via video from the US)
    
  • Meeting Objectives:
    • Inform about condition: pancreatic cancer with lung, liver, and bone metastasis
      
    • Discuss treatment approach: symptom management, palliative care
      
  • Discussion Points
    • Pancreatic cancer diagnosed in May 2024
      
    • L-spine MRI (2024/09/10): bone metastasis, lumbar compression fracture, causing bedridden state
      
    • Abdomen CT (2024/10/11): multiple liver metastases causing jaundice (TBI 2.55 mg/dL), with risks of worsening jaundice, hepatic coma, and liver failure
      
    • Currently no ascites on imaging, so the likelihood remains low
    • Due to patient’s age, drowsiness, and pneumonia, antibiotic treatment and nasogastric tube placement are recommended to prevent aspiration pneumonia
      
    • Recommended approach: symptom management and palliative care
      
    • Life expectancy may exceed one month

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2024-10-28 (not posted)

[comprehensive palliative approach for advanced pancreatic cancer care]

Patient Summary:

• Demographics: 95-year-old female with advanced pancreatic cancer, complicated by metastases to the liver, lungs, and bones.
• Current Status:
  • Bed-bound for nearly a month, with significant frailty.
  • Cognitive changes, occasionally confused about family details and location.
  • Resides with family, who has agreed to focus on comfort care and has signed a DNR order.
• Current Symptoms:
  • Pain (ankle, back, lumbar compression fracture due to bone metastasis).
  • Mild jaundice likely due to liver metastasis (bilirubin 2.55 mg/dL).
  • Chronic conditions: albumin 2.5 g/dL, likely related to malnutrition or malignancy.
• Recent Complications:
  • Infection, managed with intravenous antibiotics.
  • Electrolyte disturbances, requiring supplementation.
• Advanced Care Planning:
  • Documented advance care plan, preference for palliative care, and symptom management.

Urine and Serum Findings:

• Urinalysis:
  • Indicators of possible infection or inflammation (leukocyte esterase 2+, RBC 50-99/HPF, WBC 30-49/HPF, bacteria 1+), suggesting a urinary tract infection or other inflammation that may need evaluation or could be monitored conservatively.
• Serum Findings:
  • Elevated NT-proBNP (809.6 pg/mL): Could reflect fluid overload or reduced cardiac function, requiring careful fluid balance.
  • Albumin (2.5 g/dL): Indicates malnutrition or hepatic impairment, commonly seen in advanced malignancy.
  • CRP (7.5 mg/dL): Elevated, likely reflecting underlying inflammation due to cancer progression or infection.

Medication Overview and Comments:

• Pain Management:
  • Fentanyl patch (12.5 µg/h): Provides continuous, low-dose opioid pain control appropriate for a patient with persistent pain.
  • OxyNorm (oxycodone): Administered every 6 hours as needed, useful for breakthrough pain.
  • Tramadol (PRN): May be redundant given the use of fentanyl and oxycodone, and could cause confusion or interact with other CNS depressants. Consider discontinuing if pain is well-managed with other opioids.
• Antibiotics:
  • Brosym (cefoperazone, sulbactam): A broad-spectrum antibiotic, administered due to recent and potential risk of recurrent infections. Continued use should be evaluated if , especially if the patient’s respiratory status stabilizes.
• Electrolytes and Vitamin Supplementation:
  • Electrolyte solution: Necessary for maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance, especially given renal impairment.
  • Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12): May be reviewed for necessity if nutritional intake improves.
• Symptom Management:
  • Phytonadione (Vitamin K): Likely administered for coagulopathy or bleeding risk. The frequency (weekly) is appropriate if there is an underlying bleeding tendency or deficiency.
  • Bisacodyl: Rectal administration for constipation, which is common in patients on opioid therapy.
  • Prochlorperazine (Roumin): Antiemetic prescribed for nausea, with a dosing schedule that allows as-needed use.

Recommendations for Medication Adjustments:

• Pain Management:
  • Review Tramadol: Given the overlap with fentanyl and oxycodone, consider discontinuing tramadol to simplify the pain regimen and reduce the risk of adverse CNS effects.
• Antibiotic Therapy:
  • Brosym: Evaluate the ongoing need for this antibiotic. Since the patient is not currently in distress and there is no clear evidence of a systemic infection, consider de-escalation or discontinuation based on clinical stability.
• Bowel Management:
  • Bisacodyl: Continue as needed but monitor effectiveness, as constipation is common with opioid use. Consider adding a stool softener or laxative if necessary to prevent opioid-induced constipation.
• Nutritional and Electrolyte Support:
  • Continue the electrolyte solution to maintain hydration, but assess renal function regularly.
  • Low albumin levels can lead to symptoms such as edema. If clinically necessary, albumin supplementation may be considered as a treatment option.
• Symptom Control and Monitoring:
  • Prochlorperazine is appropriate for nausea management but should be monitored for efficacy. Adjust dosing frequency as needed for optimal symptom control.

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[lab data]

2024-10-28 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-10-28 HBsAg Value 0.48 S/CO

2024-10-28 HBeAg Nonreactive
2024-10-28 HBeAg Value 0.337 S/CO

2024-10-28 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-10-28 Anti-HBc Value 3.88 S/CO

2024-10-28 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-10-28 Anti-HCV Value 0.08 S/CO

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-10-08 Bleeding Scan
  • Following the intravenous injection of cold pyrophosphae, RBC labeling with 20 mCi of Tc-99m pertechnetate was done 15 minutes later. After intravenous injection of the radiotracer, dynamic study and serial scintigraphic imaging of the abdomen were obtained.
  • There was mildly increased radiotracer accumulation in the right lateral aspect of the abdomen in the image acquired 4 hours after radiotracer injection.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Because of the delayed appearance (4 hours after radiotracer injection) of mildly increased radiotracer accumulation in the right lateral aspect of the abdomen about the ascending colon, the source of the bleeding can not be definitely sure. The source of the bleeding was possibly from the ascending colon or form more proximal area. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-10-07 PillCam
  • Indication: GI bleeding
  • Symptoms: anemia: favor GI bleeding
  • Premedication:
    • Capsule type： PillCam SB3 (Metronic Co.)
    • Capsule ID： MSZETHS
    • Gastric passage time： 0h 48m
    • Small bowel passage time： 8h 34m
  • Procedure information：
    • Procedure Date 2024/10/7
    • The capsule endoscope entered the cecum about 9 hours and 23 minutes after initiation.
    • The bowel prepare was fair to good.
  • Procedure findings：
    • Multiple (more than 5) polypoid lesions: favor tumors, size up to about 2-3cm or more, scattering in the jejunum and ileum, the first one was in the proximal jejunum(11% of small bowel progress), with ulceration or erosions on the surface of these tumors: favor metastatic tumors.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Small bowel tumors, multiple, favor metastatic tumors
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with other image study result
    • consider deep enteroscopy to perform biopsy if clinically needed

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-06-17 Hemato-Oncology

  • Q
    • This 74-year-old male patient with history of
      • Recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma with previous lymph node + lung metastasis s/p segmental hepatectomy of S4-5-8 on 2017/06/09,
        • s/p Radiofrequency tumor ablation 2019/11/15,
        • s/p trans-arterial chemo-embolization on 2022/06/10, 2022/09/07,
        • s/p target therapy with nexavar and stivarga,
        • s/p immunotherapy with 7th Nivolumab on 2022/05/19,
        • s/p video-assisted thoracoscopic sugery over RUL wedge resection and lymph node dissection on 2022/06/15
        • s/p status post Laproscopic adhesivelysis and 99% ethanol intratumor injection on 2022/10/31
        • s/p rectal mets with anemia s/p TAMIS on 113, 3/28
      • Hypertension
      • Type II diabetes mellitus.
    • According to his statement and medical records, he has regularly followed up at our GI OPD.
    • The Abdominal CT with and without enhancement on 2024/03/11 revealed s/p clipping at rectum is found. Low density lesion at right lobe liver with lipiodol retension. RECURRENT/RESIDUAL tumor is considered.
    • AFP on 2024/04/29 reported AFP = 22.0 ng/mL. Iniital lenvima (self paid) was given since 2024/04/30.
    • Blood transfusion with LRPBC 2u was given to correct anemia (HB 6.7g/dL) on 2024/06/04 at Hema OPD.
    • He denied nasal bleeding, nausea,appetite change or weight loss, chest tightness or chest pain, diarrhea or constipation, dysuria or frequency found. he also denited TOCC history. He mentioned black stool passage after Iron supply. Under the impression of anemia, recurrent HCC, he was admitted to our ward for further management on 2024/06/14.
    • 2024/06/14 Ferritin 28.9 ng/mL, TIBC: 395 ug/dL, UIBC: 231 ug/dL.
    • We need your expertise to evaluate for anemia and arrange bone marrow examination, sincerely thanks!
  • A
    • He was admitted for anemia evaluation. Panendoscopy shows suspected gastric malignancy in the upper body (greater curvature), and a biopsy has been performed. Pending the results. In addition, we will discuss with the patient about conducting a bone marrow biopsy for a complete anemia survey.
    • Talked with family members and patients, expected 6/18 10:00 bone marrow

• 2024-03-11 Colorectal Surgery

• 2024-03-11 Hemato-Oncology

• 2022-09-06 Diagnostic Radiology

• 2022-06-09 Diagnostic Radiology

  • Q
    • for arrange TACE
    • This 72-year-old-male has the histories of
      • HTN
      • DM
      • HBsAg loss
      • HCC T4N0Mx, stage IIIc s/p segmental hepatectomy of S4-5-8 in 2017.
      • HCC with Lung metastasis over left lower lobe status post video-assisted thoracic surgery wedge recesion on 2020/10/28; Left lower lobe lung tumor status post video-assisted thoracic surgery wedge recesion on 2020/10/28.
      • Hepatocellular carcinoma with lung metastasis status post immunotherapy with Nivolumab on 2021/08/26; 2021/09/16; 2021/10/07; 2021/10/28; 2021/12/09; 2022/02/24.
    • He regular at our GI OPD management of HCC with lung metastasis.
    • Abdominal CT showed
      • Recurrent HCC 4 cm in S6/7 of the liver is noted.
      • Metastatic node 4.5 x 3 cm in the subcarinal space.
      • Detailed findings, please see description.
    • So we need you evaluation and suggestion of TACE. Thank you very much ~
  • A
    • According to the clinical condition and imaging findings, TACE is indicated.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-09-19 All RAS and BRAF V600 mutation test (massarray)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-19074
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: Detected (BRAF codon 600 GTG>GAG,p.V600E)
• 2024-09-12 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, ascending colon, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2024-08-30 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at ascending colon, 10 cm in size, with irregular contour and adjacent omentum invasion.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon (T4b) is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • There are ten enlarged nodes in the mesentery and omentum (up to 4 cm) that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There are few soft tissue lesions in the omentum at RMQ abdomen (Srs:303 Img:51) and four heterogeneous masses in the rectosigmoid junction (up to 3.2 cm) (Srs:303 Img:78-83) that are c/w tumor seeding (M1c).
    • there are multiple poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 4 cm) that are c/w metastases (M1a).
    • There are multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space, para-cava space, hepatoduodenal ligament and celiac trunk that are c/w non-regional metastatic nodes (M1b).
    • There is one poor enhancing lesion 1.4 cm in the spleen.
      • Metastasis is highly suspected.
    • There are two small soft tissue nodules in RLL and LLL (up to 3.7 mm) that may be lung metastases. Please correlate with chest CT.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1c(M_value) STAGE:IVC(Stage_value)
• 2024-08-28 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver tumors, r/o metastatic lesions
  • Fatty liver, mild
  • GB polyps

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-14 ~ 2024-09-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon, Adenocarcinoma, cT4bN2bM1c, stageIVc
    • Gastritis
    • Hypokalemia
    • Postive of anti-HBc
  • CC
    • abdomen pain for 2 weeks    
  • Present illness
    • A 77 years old hypertension and hyperlipidemia woman complained abdominal fullness pain off and on for three months, body weight loss ten kilograms 67kg to 57 kg, no poor appetite, no nausea or vomit, no diarrhea, no tarry stool; the physical examination showed tenderness at the upper and lower abdomen, and hyperactive bowel sound.
    • She came to the gastroenterology clinic for treatment, where was arranged the medical examinations, the abdomen echo showed multiple hepatic tumors which suspected metastasis, the paanendoscopy showeed reflux esophagitis, the colonscopy showed lumen narrowing of ascending colon, which suspected malignancy, and the abdomen computed tomography showed ascending colon adenocarcinoma, with liver metastasis, T4bN2bM1c, stageIVC; the nexium was prescribed.
    • She came back to the emergency department due to persistented abdominal pain. A blood tests showed elevated c-reactive protein and hypokalemia. Brosym was gievn, she is hospitalized on 2024-09-14 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we adminstered symptoms control for the patient. We informed the patient with colon cancer and pros/cons of the chemotherapy.
    • Thus, the patient was under C1D1 FOLFIRI on 2024/09/20 ~ 2024/09/22. There was no apparent side effect. The patient is going to AnKang Hospital for the further care, Under the stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/09/25 and estimated to Dr. Gao OPD for follow-up.

  • Discharge prescription

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-20 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL + leucovorin 400mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 90min (FOLFIRI, old age 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2022-12-01 - Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis:
    • Intestine, large,ascending colon, SILS Right hemicolectomy— Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
    • Lymph node, regional, dissection— Metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/16)
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT2N1a(if cM0); AJCC stage IIIA
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure
      • SILS Right hemicolectomy
    • Tumor Site
      • Ascending colon
    • Tumor Size: 6 x 4 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum (if applicable): Complete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:A1-2:cut-ends, A3-6:LNs, A7-12:tumor
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type
      • Adenocarcinoma, with 30% of mucinous adenocarcinoma component
    • Histologic Grade
      • G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension
      • Tumor invades muscularis propria
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved
    • Distance of tumor from margin: 10 cm
      • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding
      • Number of tumor buds in 1 “hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2)
        • Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: tubulovillous adenoma
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
      • Specify number of deposits: N/A
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 1/16
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply)
        • m (multiple primary tumors) - r (recurrent) - y (posttreatment)
        • Primary Tumor (pT):
          • pT2: Tumor invades the muscularis propria
        • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN):
          • pN1a: One regional lymph node is positive
        • Distant Metastasis (pM):
          • N/A
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply)
      • Adenoma(s)
    • Ancillary Studies: None
    • Comment(s): None
• 2022-10-25 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon, ascending, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands, extravasated mucin and desmoplastic stromal change.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-23 - oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 2hr (CapeOx)

• 2023-07-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 1000mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-10-09 CXR

  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.

• 2024-09-02 CXR

  • Presence of ileus.
  • Right catheterization to SVC in position.
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.

• 2024-08-27 Patho - pancreas total/subtotal resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, ampulla of vater, Whipple operation — Adenocarcinoma, mixed pancreatobiliary (majority) and intestinal type
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • CBD cutting end, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
      
    • CBD — Tumor invasion
    • Pancreas — Tumor invasion
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph node, peri-pancreatic, dissection — Metastatic metastasis (4/23) with extracapsular extension (1/4)
    • Lymph node, LN 3, dissection — Fat only
    • Lymph node, LN 4, dissection — Fat only
    • Lymph node, LN 5, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Lymph node, LN 6, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
    • Lymph node, LN 8, 12, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/5)
    • Lymph node, LN 13, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/8)
    • AJCC pathologic staging — pT3bN2, if cM0, stage IIIB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgery: Whipple operation with partial gastrectomy and LN partial 3, 4, 5,6,8,12,13 dissection and cholecystectomy
    • Specimen and size
      • Pancreas: 7.5 x 6.3 x 5.5 cm
      • Stomach: 5.7 x 5 x 3.8 cm
      • Small bowel: 22 cm in length, 7 cm in circumference
      • Gallbladder: 7.5 x 5.2 x 2.8 cm
      • Lymph node dissection: LN partial 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,12 and13
    • Tumor Site: Ampulla of Vater
    • Tumor Size: 3.5 x 3 cm
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: gastric cutting end, A2: small bowel cutting end, A3: pancreatic resection margin, A4: CBD cutting end, A5 and A7: tumor + pancreatic tissue + CBD, A6: tumor + pancreas, A8-A9: tumor+ pancreas+ serosal tissue of small bowel, A10-A14: peri-pancreatic LNs, A15: peri-intestine fat, B: LN 3, C: LN 4, D: LN 5, E: LN 6, F: LN 8, 12, G: LN 13 and H: gallbladder
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: adenocarcinoma with focal mucin production
    • Histologic Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
    • Margins: free
    • Lymphovascular invasion: present
    • Perineural Invasion: present
    • Pancreas: tumor invasion, extends 0.7 cm into pancreas
    • CBD: tumor invasion
    • Pathologic Staging (pTNM)
      • pT3b: tumor extends more than 0.5 cm into the pancreas
      • pN2: metastasis in four or more regional lymph nodes
    • Gallbladder: chronic cholecystitis

• 2024-08-22 Doppler color flow mapping

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (148 - 41) / 148 = 72.30%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV, Ao
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation

• 2024-08-21 PET

  • Increased FDG uptake in two focal lesions in the pancreatic head region and upper abdomen, respectively, highly suspected the primary pancreatic head cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake at the left shoulder joint, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased accumulation of FDG in both kidneys and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • Highly suspected pancreatic head cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.

• 2024-08-20 PTCD (percutaneous transhepatic cholangio drainage)

• 2024-08-20 Patho - duodenum biopsy

  • Ulcerative tumor, major papilla, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with focal extracellular or intracellular mucin production characterized by tumor cells arranged in nest or tubular patterns with enlarged and hyperchromatic nuclei infiltrating in ulcerative stroma.

• 2024-08-20 Flow volume chart

  • Moderate restrictive ventilatory impairment

• 2024-08-19 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP

  • Indication: obstructive jaundice, susp Papilla Vater cancer
    
  • Symptoms: jaundice
  • Premedication: Buscopan 20mg + Alfentanil 0.25mg IV
  • Anesthesia: IV anesthesia
  • Equipment: TJF-260V
  • Findings
    • Duodenum
      • Multiple shallow ulcers are seen at the byulb and 2nd portion of duodenum.
    • Papilla
      • There is an uilcerative tumor mass at the maor papilla and obliterate the orifice of biliary tree. Bx x 4 are done.
    • Pancreatic duct
      • Not done
    • Common bile duct
      • Bilairy access is tried but failed regardless of vigorous effort.
    • Intrahepatic bile duct
      • not done
    • Gallbladder:
      • not done
    • Others:
      • nil
  • Management:
    • We used duodenosope to take biopsy on the margin of this ulcerative tumor.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Major papilla tumor s/p Bx
    • Failed Cholangiography
    • Duodenal ulcers, multiple
  • Suggestion:
    • Repeated ERCP

• 2024-08-16 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • There is marked dilatation of IHDs, CHD, gallbladder, and CBD.
    • In addition, minimal dilatation of the pancreatic duct is also noted.
    • Cholangiocarcinoma at the distal CBD is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis includes ampulla Vater tumor and IgG4-related cholangitis. Please correlate with MRI and EUS.
  • Impression:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma at the distal CBD is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis includes ampulla Vater tumor and IgG4-related cholangitis. Please correlate with MRI and EUS.

• 2024-08-15 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined

• 2024-08-01 Patho - colon biopsy

  • Transverse colon, polypectomy — Sessile serrated lesion (sessile serrated polyp/adenoma)

• 2024-07-31 Colonoscopy

  • Colonic polyp, IIa, transverse colon, s/p colon snare polypectomy
  • Internal hemorrhoid

• 2024-07-29 Pathology Level IV

  • Stomach, high body, AW, biopsy — chronic gastritis with Helicobacter infection
  • Microscopically, it shows chronic gastritis with lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate. Helicobacter-like bacilli are seen.

• 2024-07-29 Pathology Level IV

  • Duodenum, bulb, biopsy — ectopic gastric gland
  • Microscopically, it show presence of sectopic gastric gland in lamina propria and some lymphoplasamcytic infiltrate.

• 2024-07-26 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric hyperemic mucosal lesions, LC and AW of high body, s/p biopsy at high body, LC side. (B)
  • Duodenal polyp, bulb, PW, s/p biopsy (A)

• 2024-07-24 CXR

  • Cardiomegaly; mediastinal widening.
  • Lung markings: increased density in the left lower lung field; several small nodular lesions in the bilateral middle lung fields
  • blurred left hemidiaphram
  • blunting left costophrenic angle

• 2024-07-24 ECG

  • Left axis deviation
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality

• 2024-01-08 ECG

  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined

• 2000-05-19 SONO - nephrology

  • Parenchymal renal disease with enlarged parenchyma, bilateral, suspect diabetic nephropathy

• 2019-12-26 Doppler color flow mapping

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (104 - 26.8) / 104 = 74.23%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Concentric LV hypertrophy
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impared LV relaxation
    • AV sclerosis with trivaial AR, trivial MR and TR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities

• 2017-01-05 ECG

  • Left axis deviation
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-09-26 Aspiration Cytology - pancreas
  • Malignancy
  • Smears show necrotic tissue and clusters of pleomorphic tumor cells. Malignancy is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-09-26 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Pancreas, EUS FNA/B — Ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of nests, cords, and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells with desmoplastic stroma. Focal ductal differentiation and mucin production are present. Tumor necrosis can be identified.
• 2024-09-25 Endoscopic Ultrasound, EUS
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed a 37.9 x 30.4 mm heterogenous, hypoechoic tumor arising from the body of pancreas. One 2-3 cm cystic lesion with septation (2 & 1 cm, respectively) was noted distal to the former lesion at the pancreatic neck and body portion. The upstream MPD is dilated to 4.4mm. The CBD was not dilated. The downstream MPD is not dilated.
      
  • Management：
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc is injected into the IV line. After 12 seconds, hypoenhancement pattern is seen within the tumor. EUS-FNB was done with Acquire 22G, total two passes were performed at the tumor and some whitish core tissue was obtained. The tissue is sent for histology and cytology.
    • The second puncture was done at the larger cystic lesion and 3 ml light yellow fluid was aspirated and sent for analysis of CEA, CA 199, amylase and lipase level. String test was negative.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Pancreatic body tumor, s/p CH-EUS & EUS/FNB
    • Pancreatic body cystic lesions, r/o BD-IPMN, s/p EUS/FNA
• 2024-09-24 ECG
  • Unusual P axis, possible ectopic atrial tachycardia with Premature atrial complexes
• 2024-09-16 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • US revealed a 3 cm lesion at the panc head
      
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (2.8x3.4cm) at pancreatic head/ neck/ proximal body region with adjacent structures (stomach, celiac trunk, common hepatic artery, splenic artery, splenic vein, proximal SMV and portal vein) with regional LAP. A cystic lesion (1.5cm) at pancreatic body. Dilatation of p-duct.
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.6cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2024-09-12 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Positive
• 2024-09-12 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Size: normal; Surface: smooth; Edge: sharp; vessel: well-defined; echotexture: homogeneous echocontrast; no focal lesion was found
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Normal GB;Normal GB wall thickness; No biliary tract dilatation
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent PV
    • Kidney:
      • Normal both renal size;One hypoechoic lesion about 1.6 cm and 1.2 cm in the left and right kidney
    • Pancreas:
      • Propable one hypoechoic lesion about 3 cm in the head area or junction of head and body; other visible part of pancreas was increased echogenecity, but others and tail was obscured by gas; Another anechoic lesion about 2 cm was found behind the pancreatic head lesion
    • Spleen:
      • Normal size
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
    • Others:
      • Nil
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected pancreatic tumor, head or junction of head and body
    • Propable intra-abdominal cystic lesion(?)
    • Propable renal cyst,bil
    • Propable fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image and CA-199
    • Some area of liver,especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-24 ~ 2024-09-26 POMR Gastroenterology Chen JianHua
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic body cancer, status post Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CH-EUS)/fine-needle biopsy (FNB)
    • Pancreatic body cystic lesions, rule out Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the bile ducts (BD-IPMN), status post Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS/FNA)
    • Reflux esophagitis, Los Angeles Classification grade A (minimal)
  • CC
    • pancreatic head lesion for arrange EUS/FNB
  • Present illness
    • This 73 year-old female patient denied the systemic disease or specific medical history before.
    • She suffered from abdominal pain for weeks. There was no headache or dizziness, no sorethroat or rhinorrhea, cough or dyspnea, no chest tightness or pain, no nausea or vomiting, no myalgia or arthralgia found. No TOCC history was noted. She visited our GI OPD for help.
    • Abdominal sonography was arranged on 2024/09/12 and showed
      • Suspected pancreatic tumor, head or junction of head and body
      • Propable intra-abdominal cystic lesion (?)
      • Propable renal cyst, bil
      • Propable fatty infiltration of pancreas.
    • Abdominal CT was performed on 2024/09/16 and revealed
      • A poor enhancing tumor (2.8x3.4cm) at pancreatic head/ neck/ proximal body region with adjacent structures (stomach, celiac trunk, common hepatic artery, splenic artery, splenic vein, proximal SMV and portal vein) with regional LAP.
      • A cystic lesion (1.5cm) at pancreatic head.
      • Dilatation of p-duct.
    • Tumor maker was checked and showed CEA 5.39 ng/mL, CA 199 895.13 U/mL.
    • Under the impression of pancreatic head lesion, she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, adequate IV fluid supplement was administered.
    • Analgesic agent for pain relief was prescribed.
    • EUS was performed on 2024/09/25 and revealed
      • Pancreatic body tumor, s/p CH-EUS & EUS/FNB
      • Pancreatic body cystic lesions, r/o BD-IPMN, s/p EUS/FNA.
    • There was no fever episode after procedure.
    • Oral intake trying was administered and there was no abdominal discomfort. Results of tissue biopsy was pending.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/09/26.    

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-18 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 125mg/m2 180mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

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2024-10-18

[potassium supplementation and pain management in current treatment]

Lab results indicate hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyperuricemia.

Injectable KCl and oral Const-K are being used for potassium supplementation, and Feburic (febuxostat) is administered for hyperuricemia.

For pain management, the patient is on a fentanyl transdermal patch, Tramacet, and Neurontin. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-10-18 K (Potassium) 2.6 mmol/L
• 2024-10-17 K (Potassium) 2.6 mmol/L
• 2024-10-17 Mg (Magnesium) 1.6 mg/dL
• 2024-10-17 Uric Acid 7.5 mg/dL

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2024-10-17

[Tigecycline Dosage Adjustments for Renal and Hepatic Impairment]

Tigecycline Dosage Adjustments:

• Renal Impairment:
  • No dosage adjustment is needed for any degree of kidney dysfunction.
• Hepatic Impairment:
  • For mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A or B), no dosage adjustment is necessary.
  • For severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C), the initial dose is 100 mg followed by 25 mg every 12 hours.

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[lab data]

2024-07-23 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-07-23 HBsAg Value 0.26 S/CO
2024-07-23 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-07-23 Anti-HBc Value 1.63 S/CO
2024-07-23 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-07-23 Anti-HCV Value 0.06 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-10-17 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Gastric mucosal lesion, middle body, GC, s/p biopsy.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO Test: not done
• 2024-09-11 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: 20240619 gastroscopy One fungating lesion was noted at middle body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy (B). Pathology: diffuse large B cell lymphoma
  • Findings:
    • There is wall thickening at the gastric fundus. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • Schmorl’s node over the left lateral upper end plate of L2 is suspected. Follow up is indicated.
  • Impression:
    • There is wall thickening at the gastric fundus.
• 2024-09-10 KUB
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to right side
• 2024-09-10 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-07-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (94 - 27) / 94 = 71.28%
    • M-mode(Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild TR
• 2024-07-09 PET
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in the stomach, compatible with lymphoma of low FDG uptake.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in bilateral submandibular glands and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and faintly increased FDG uptake in some bilateral inguinal lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-07-05 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — No evidence of lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (20%). M/E ratio = 5:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No focal lymphoid aggregation. Scattered small CD3+ T-cells and CD20+ B lymphocytes can be found. There is no evidence of lymphoma involvement in the sections examined. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinical correlation.
• 2024-06-29 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Newly diagnosis gastric diffuse large B cell lymphoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of stomach.
    • Colonic diverticula.
    • Some LNs at mesentery and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Compression fracture of L2.
  • IMP:
    • Wall thickening of stomach.
    • Colonic diverticula.
    • Some LNs at mesentery and bil. inguinal regions.
• 2024-06-19 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Stomach, lower body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy (A) — lymphoprofetation, feature suggestive of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Non-germinal center type. Please correlate with scope and, if available, abdominal CT scan finding. H pylori NOT present.
    • Stomach, middle body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy (B) — lymphoprofetation, feature suggestive of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Non-germinal center type. Please correlate with scope and, if available, abdominal CT scan finding. H pylori NOT present.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows gastric mucosal tissue with lymphoprofetation, feature suggestive of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Non-germinal center type. Please correlate with scope and, if available, abdominal CT scan finding. H pylori NOT present.
    • Section shows gastric mucosal tissue with lymphoprofetation, feature suggestive of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Non-germinal center type. Please correlate with scope and, if available, abdominal CT scan finding. H pylori NOT present.
    • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a higher B cell / T cell subpopulation ratio; bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (-), CD10 (-), c-myc (-), MUM-1 (-), CD23 (-), Ki67: 10%.
• 2024-06-18 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric mucosal lesion, lower body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Gastric fungating lesion, r/o Borrmann type II, middle body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy (B)
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test and pathology report
• 2024-06-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Gallbladder polyp

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-23 ~ 2024-07-26 POMR
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of gastric Non-germinal center typ. CD3 and CD20: a higher B cell / T cell subpopulation ratio; bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (-), CD10 (-), c-myc (-), MUM-1 (-), CD23 (-), Ki67: 10%.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • for C1 chemotherapy with R-COP
  • Present illness
    • This 79-year-old womna, a patient of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of gastric Non-germinal center type. CD3 and CD20: a higher B cell / T cell subpopulation ratio; bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (-), CD10 (-), c-myc (-), MUM-1 (-), CD23 (-), Ki67: 10% was diagnosed on 2024/06/24, suffered form intermittent abdominal fullness for long times; F/U at Cardinal Tien Hospital, but no improvement under medication (Famotidine and metoclopramide). She came to our hematologist OPD for further evaluation on 2024/07/05.
    • Image study with abdominal sono (2024/06/18) showed gallbladder polyp and EGD (2024/06/18) revealed reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal), gastric mucosal lesion, lower body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy(A), gastric fungating lesion, r/o Borrmann type II, middle body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy(B). A. Stomach, lower body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy(A) pathology (2024/06/19) proved lymphoprofetation, feature suggestive of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Non-germinal center type. B. Stomach, middle body, GC/PW site, s/p biopsy(B): lymphoprofetation, feature suggestive of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Non-germinal center type. Please correlate with scope and, if available, abdominal CT scan finding. H pylori NOT present. IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a higher B cell / T cell subpopulation ratio; bcl-2 (+), bcl-6 (-), CD10 (-), c-myc (-), MUM-1 (-), CD23 (-), Ki67: 10%.
    • Follow-up abdominal CT (2024/06/29) showed all thickening of stomach. Colonic diverticula. Some LNs at mesentery and bil. inguinal regions.
    • Bone marrow (2024/07/09) showed no evidence of lymphoma involvement, normocellular marrow (20%). M/E ratio = 5:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No focal lymphoid aggregation. Scattered small CD3+ T-cells and CD20+ B lymphocytes can be found.
    • PET scan (2024/07/10) revealed in the stomach, compatible with lymphoma. Bilateral submandibular glands and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes in some bilateral inguinal lymph nodes.
    • Heart echo (2024/07/19) revelaed LVEF:71%, preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion. Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction. Mild TR.
    • Port-A was inserted on 2024/07/11. HBsAg:negative, anti-Hbc:positive under Vemlidy 1# po qd since 2024/07/23.
    • Today, she was admitted for C1 chemotherapy with R-COP on 2024/07/23.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemothreapy with R-COP on 2024/07/23 ~ 2024/07/25, Complesolon 5mg (17# D1-D5 2024/07/23 ~ 2024/07/27) were given, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • She was discharged on 7/26 24 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 17# QD 1D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-10-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-23 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramiine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-10-17

[neutropenia resolved post granocyte treatment]

Two doses of Granocyte (lenograstim) administered on 2024-09-18 and 2024-09-19 effectively resolved the neutropenia by 2024-09-20, and no further evidence of neutropenia has been observed since.

• 2024-10-16 WBC 6.18 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-20 WBC 1.06 x10^3/uL **
• 2024-09-09 WBC 5.55 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-02 WBC 1.89 x10^3/uL **
• 2024-08-18 WBC 9.52 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-02 WBC 2.45 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-07-23 WBC 8.11 x10^3/uL
• 2024-06-26 WBC 5.95 x10^3/uL

[adjusting Ulstop (famotidine) dose for declining kidney function]

The decline in eGFR suggests a potential deterioration in kidney function.

• 2024-10-16 eGFR 46.39 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-09-20 eGFR 59.59 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-09-09 eGFR 66.76 ml/min/1.73m^2

For patients with CrCl between 30 and 60 mL/minute, the dosing of Ulstop (famotidine) should be adjusted as follows:

• If the usual dose is 10 mg twice daily, reduce to 10 mg once daily or 20 mg every other day.
• If the usual dose is 20 mg once daily, reduce to 10 mg once daily or 20 mg every other day.
• If the usual dose is 20 mg twice daily, adjust to 20 mg once daily or 40 mg every other day.

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[allergy]

• NKDA         

[Family History]

• Father had DM
• She denied cancer history in her family

[lab data]

• 2023-01-11 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
  
• 2023-01-11 Anti-HBc-Value 0.13 S/CO
  
• 2023-01-11 Anti-HBs 3.73 mIU/mL
  
• 2023-01-11 HBsAg Nonreactive
  
• 2023-01-11 HBsAg (Value) 0.39 S/CO
  
• 2023-01-11 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2023-01-11 Anti-HCV Value 0.08 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-10-12 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Fusion complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Poor wave progression in precordial leads
• 2024-10-12 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Some soft tissues (up to 5.0cm) in peritoneal cavity. Some LNs (up to 2.2cm) at retroperitoneum.
    • Small bowel ileus. Stool retention in colon.
    • Some nodules at right basal lung. Partial atelectasis at LLL.
    • A hypodense lesion (4.4cm) in liver dome.
    • Right thyroid nodule (8mm).
    • Small gall stones.
    • Right hydronephrosis and hydroureter.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy. Recurrent tumors in peritoneal cavity, LNs, liver and lung metastases. Small bowel ileus. Right hydronephrosis and hydroureter. Small gall stones. Stool retention in colon.
• 2024-10-12 KUB
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
• 2024-08-21 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/05/20.
    • Prior CT identified one metastasis 3 cm in S8/4 dome of the liver is noted again, mild increasing in size to 3.2 cm that is c/w liver metastasis S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastatic nodes in hepatoduodenal ligament, para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic nodes in left prevascular space and paraaortic space of the mediastinum are noted again, stationary.
    • There are several soft tissue mass-like lesions in bilateral adnexa and mesentery. Tumor seedings are suspected. Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Prior CT identified soft tissue lesions in right anterior subphrenic space is noted again, mild increasing in size that may be tumor seeding.
    • Prior CT identified soft tissue lesions in bilateral cardiac-phrenic angle (Srs:302 Img:53,55) are noted again, stable in size.
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • Presence of gallbladder stone.
  • Impression:
    • Liver metastasis in S4/8 dome S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Multiple metastatic nodes in the mediastinum and abdominal para-aortic space and para-cava space show stable disease.
    • There are several soft tissue mass-like lesions in bilateral adnexa and mesentery. Tumor seedings are suspected. Please correlate with PET scan.
• 2024-05-20 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Ovary cancer s/p OP and C/T
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Lobulated mass at liver dome measuring 4.27cm in largest dimension is found. Liver meta is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-05-15, the lesion enlarged.
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral paraaortic region is found. Stationary.
    • Abnormal mucosa enhancement at sigmoid colon is noted. suggest corrrelate with colonoscopy.
    • s/p ATH and BSO.
  • Imp:
    • Ovarian cancer with paraaortic lymphadenopathy. Stable
    • Liver meta, in enlargement.
    • Suspected sigmoid colon lesion. Suggest colonoscopy.
• 2024-03-26 SONO - thyroid gland
  • Sonography of thyroid gland revealed:
    • Enlargement of right thyroid gland.
    • Some nodules (up to 2.67cm) in bil. thyroid gland.
• 2024-02-17 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Bilateral high grade serous ovarian carcinoma, cT3N1bM1, stage IV s/p bilateral oophorectomy, hysterectomy and chemotherapy, recurrent with peritoneal seeding s/p chemotherapy with Taxol/Carboplatin 2023/2/10, 3/3, 3/25, 4/18, progression (2023-05-03 CT: multiple metastatic nodes in the mediastinum and abdominal para-aortic space and para-cava space show progressive disease.) s/p lipodox + carboplatin 2023/5/9, 5/30, 6/27, 7/25, HER-2 negative (1+), s/p Enhertu 2023/8/22, 9/12, 10/3, 10/31, 11/21, 12/12
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • s/p hystero-oophorectomy .
    • Progression of lymph nodes in left laxillary, mediastinal, and para-aortic regions.
    • A mass lesion with heterogeneous enhancement, 2.2cm, in S8 of liver.
  • Impression
    • Ovarian carcinoma, s/p operation
    • Metastatic lymph nodes, in progression
    • Liver metastasis
• 2024-02-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (76 - 24) / 76 = 68.42%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Trivial MR; trivial TR.
• 2023-11-07 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • GB stones.
  • Regression size of metastatic lymph nodes in paraaortic, mediastinum and left axillary regions.
• 2023-08-17 - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • Some LNs (up to 2.8cm, progression) at mediastinum, left axillary region and retroperitoneum.
  • Right thyroid nodule (8mm).
• 2023-08-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (93 - 24) / 93 = 74.19%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Trivial MR
• 2023-07-26 Her-2/neu DISH
  • RESULT OF HER2/NEU IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION
    • There is NO amplification of HER2 gene is detected
  • METHOD AND DETAILS:
    • Number of observers: 1
    • Number of invasive tumor cells counted: 20
    • Average number of HER2 gene copy signal per cell: 1.9
    • Average number of CEP17 gene copy signal per cell: 1.9
    • HER2/CEP17 ratio: 1
    • Heterogeneous signals: Absent
    • Origin slide and block number:S2023-14060
    • Specimen: Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded metastatic ovary serous carcinoma
    • Adequacy of sample for evaluation: Yes
    • Method of in situ hydridization: CISH (Ventana HER2 dual ISH DNA probe cocktail assay, Roche compancy)
  • INTERPRETATION CRITERIA (ASCO/CAP scoring criteria 2018)
    • Amplified:
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >=4.0
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >=6.0 signals/cell
    • Not amplified:
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number <4.0
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >=4.0 and <6.0 signals/cell
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number <4.0
• 2023-07-17 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, left axillary, sono-guide biopsy — Compatible with metastatic ovarian serous carcinoma
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of metastatic adenocarcinoma characterized by tumor cells arranged in cribriform pattern infiltrating in parenchyma.
  • Immunohistochemistry of PAX-8(+), CK7(+, scatter), CK20(-), WT-1(+) and P53(scant +, aberrant expression), compatible with metastatic ovarian serous carcinoma.
  • 2023-07-28 Immunohistochemistry of Her-2/neu show negative, Dako score 1+
• 2023-05-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (64 - 14) / 64 = 78.13%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with trivial mitral regurgitation; trivial tricuspid regurgitation; mild pulmonary regurgitation.
• 2023-05-03 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a newly developed soft tissue mass in mediastinum para-aortic space, measuring 1.9 x 1.1 cm (Srs:302 Img:24).
      • Metastasis is suspected.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastatic nodes in abdominal para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, increasing in size (Srs:302 Img:61-68).
    • Prior CT identified soft tissue lesions in right anterior subphrenic space is noted again, mild increasing in size (Srs:302 Img:55) that may be tumor seeding.
    • Prior CT identified a poor enhancing lesion 0.7 cm in S4/8 of the liver dome is noted again, stationary but poor margination.
    • Prior CT identified soft tissue lesions in bilateral cardiac-phrenic angle (Srs:302 Img:53,55) are noted again, mild increasing in size.
    • Soft tissue mass-like lesions in bilateral adnexa (Srs:302 Img:110) are suspected that may be tumor recurrence.
      • The differential diagnosis includes post-operative change.
      • Please correlate with GYN. sonography or MRI.
    • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
    • Presence of gallbladder stone.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple metastatic nodes in the mediastinum and abdominal para-aortic space and para-cava space show progressive disease.
• 2023-02-09 Hearing Test
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 16 dB HL
    • L’t : 15 dB HL
    • Bil WNL except 8k Hz.
• 2023-01-20 MRI - brain
  • Indication: Ovarian cancer s/p OP and chemotherapy, with recurrence over peritoneum seeding
  • IMP: No evidence of intracranial lesion.
• 2023-01-19 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in the nasal bone, L3-4 spines, bilateral shoulders, left elbow and bilateral hips in whole body survey.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Mildly increased activity in the L3-4 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
      
    • Increased activity in the nasal bone. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
    • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, left elbow and bilateral hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-01-18 PET scan
  • There was increased FDG uptake in the surface of the right lobe of liver (SUVmax early: 7.24, delay: 7.37), in the surface or sub-diaphragm of the left lobe of liver (SUVmax early: 10.73, delay: 11.82), celiac lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 5.60, delay: 7.06), left para-aortic space lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 10.31, delay: 11.92), lymph nodes in the LLQ (SUVmax early: 11.90, delay: 12.74) and RLQ (SUVmax early: 10.59, delay: 11.47) of abdomen, and spleen (SUVmax early: 4.63, delay: 4.89). In addition, increased FDG uptake was also noted in several left mediastinal lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 7.27, delay: 6.51), and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 3.74, delay: 6.05).
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in n the surface of the right lobe of liver, in the surface or sub-diaphragm of the left lobe of liver, celiac lymph nodes, left para-aortic space lymph nodes, lymph nodes in the LLQ and RLQ of abdomen, and spleen, highly suspected recurrent tumor with peritoneal seeding, suggesting further investigation and follow-up.
      
    • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left mediastinal lymph nodes, the nature is to be determined (reactive or metastatic lymph nodes or other nature ?), suggesting further investigation.
      
    • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes.
    • Ovarian cancer s/p treatment with tumor recurrence and peritoneal seeding, rc-stage IVB, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-01-17 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
  • GB stone.
  • Hypodense nodule, 0.68cm in the liver dome, suspected liver metastasis. DDx: subphirenic seeding.

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O:
    • s/p paclitaxel and carboplatin, C1D1 on 2023-02-10 to 2023-04-18, PD
      • AE: Stiffness of hand joint; Neutropenia Gr 3 -> Improved
    • s/p Lipo-Dox +/- Carboplatin, C1D1 on 2023-05-09 to 2024-07-25, PD
      • AE: Gr 1 Leukopenia.
    • s/p Enhertu, C1D1 on 2023-08-22 to 2024-01-23 best response PR
  • P
    • Thyroid function Q3M, next on 2024-03
    • Arrange CT Q3M, next on 2024-02-17
  • Prescription
    • Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# QN
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS

[consultation]

• 2024-10-15 Urology
  • Q
    • This 71-year-old married woman had past history of bilateral high grade serous ovarian carcinoma stage IV (T3cN1bM1) s/p bilateral oophorectomy, hysterectomy and chemotherapy.
    • According to the patient, she had lived in ShangHai for 20 years. Two years ago, she went to hospital in ShangHai due to distended abdomen and abdominal pain for two months. She was diagnosed with bilateral high grade serous ovarian carcinoma stage IV (T3cN1bM1). She received surgery to remove bilateral side of ovarian and received chemotherapy (paclitaxel/carboplatin/bevacizumab) for 14 times.
    • Abdominal CT on 2023/01/17 showed
      • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
      • GB stone.
      • Hypodense nodule, 0.68cm in the liver dome, r/o liver metastasis.
      • DDx: subphirenic seeding.
    • Whole body PET scan (self pay) on 2023/01/18, report showed
      • Glucose hypermetabolism lesions in n the surface of the right lobe of liver, in the surface or sub-diaphragm of the left lobe of liver, celiac lymph nodes, left para-aortic space lymph nodes, lymph nodes in the LLQ and RLQ of abdomen, and spleen, highly suspected recurrent tumor with peritoneal seeding.
      • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left mediastinal lymph nodes, the nature is to be determined (reactive or metastatic lymph nodes or other nature ?)
      • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes,
      • Ovarian cancer s/p treatment with tumor recurrence and peritoneal seeding, rc-stage IVB.
    • Whole body bone scan on 2023/01/19 showed no bone metastases.
    • Brain MRI on 2023/01/20 showed no evidence of intracranial lesion.
    • Port-A catheter insertion on 2023/02/07.
    • PTA on 2023/02/09 showed R’t: 16 dB HL, L’t: 15 dB HL and Bil WNL except 8k Hz.
    • Chemotherapy with Taxol (140mg/m2) / Carboplatin (AUC:4) x 4 was given on 2023/02/10 to 2023/04/18.
    • Progression (2023-05-03 CT: multiple metastatic nodes in the mediastinum and abdominal para-aortic space and para-cava space show progressive disease.) s/p lipodox + carboplatin 5/9, 5/30, 6/27, 7/25, HER-2 negative (1+), s/p Enhertu 8/22, 9/12, 10/3, 10/31, 11/21, 12/12. S/P topotecan for 5 cycles.
    • For liver mets progression, topotecan shift to gemzar + paclitaxel.
    • Now, she was admitted to ward for palpitations, epigastric pain with nausea, crampy sensation and shaking chills for one day.
    • At ER, abdominal CT was done showed S/P hysterectomy. Recurrent tumors in peritoneal cavity, LNs, liver and lung metastases. Small bowel ileus. Right hydronephrosis and hydroureter. Small gall stones. Stool retention in colon.
    • For Right hydronephrosis and hydroureter, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • New right hydronephrosis is noted and absent in 08/2024
    • tumor stent is indicated
    • I will explain procedure today
    • procedure may be arranged on 2024/10/16

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-10-08 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-25 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg PO D0-1 + dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-18 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-04 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1150mg NS 250mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg PO D0-1 + dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-27 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-14 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1150mg NS 250mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg PO D0-1 + dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-06 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-30 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-18 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1150mg NS 250mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg PO D0-1 + dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-03 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-27 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1150mg NS 250mL 30min + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg PO D0-1 + dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-05 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-30 - gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1150mg NS 250mL 30min + paclitaxel 140mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-03 - topotecan 1.5 mg/m2 2.2mg NS 60mL 30min D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-04-11 - topotecan 1.5 mg/m2 2.0mg NS 60mL 30min D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-03-21 - topotecan 1.25mg/m2 1.8mg NS 70mL 30min D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-02-28 - topotecan 1.5 mg/m2 2.1mg NS 70mL 30min D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2024-01-23 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 250mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + MgSO4 10% 20mL
• 2024-01-02 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 250mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + MgSO4 10% 20mL
• 2023-12-12 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 250mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-21 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 250mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-31 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 250mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-03 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 250mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-12 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 200mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-22 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/kg 200mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-25 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 4 540mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-27 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 4 500mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-30 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 4 500mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-09 - liposome doxorubicin 50mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-04-18 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-25 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-02 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-10 - paclitaxel 140mg/m2 200mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 450mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

Topotecan - 2024-02-29 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/topotecan-drug-information

• Ovarian cancer, metastatic: IV:
  • 1.5 mg/m2/day for 5 consecutive days every 21 days, continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity or
  • (off-label dosing) 1.25 mg/m2/day for 5 days every 21 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity or a maximum of 12 months or
  • (weekly administration; off-label dosing) 4 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, and 15 every 28 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity or a maximum of 12 months.

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2024-10-15

[gemcitabine and paclitaxel showing initial success, but possible resistance emerging based on rising CA125]

The gemcitabine + paclitaxel regimen, initiated in late 2024-05, replaced the previous topotecan treatment. Initially, CA125 levels dropped from around 4000 U/mL in 2024-07 to a low of about 1300 U/mL, but have slowly risen again, exceeding 2000 U/mL by early 2024-10, suggesting the possibility of disease resistance..

Anemia was observed on 2024-10-12, and after an LPRBC transfusion, HGB improved from 8.2 to 9.7 g/dL. Liver and kidney function were acceptable, requiring no dosage adjustments.

Brosym (cefoperazone, sulbactam) is being used for elevated CRP, with no medication-related issues identified.

• 2024-10-12 CRP 13.1 mg/dL

• 2024-10-12 HGB 9.7 g/dL

• 2024-10-12 HGB 8.2 g/dL

• 2024-10-07 CA125 2079.3 U/mL

• 2024-08-12 CA125 1455.4 U/mL

• 2024-07-29 CA125 1364.1 U/mL

• 2024-07-02 CA125 1272.6 U/mL

• 2024-06-04 CA125 3963.4 U/mL

• 2024-05-13 CA125 2124.0 U/mL

• 2024-05-02 CA125 2517.9 U/mL

• 2024-04-23 CA125 1779.3 U/mL

• 2024-04-09 CA125 2451.5 U/mL

• 2024-04-02 CA125 1787.5 U/mL

2024-05-06

Topotecan was initiated in late Feb 2024 following a CT scan on 2024-02-17 that showed progressing abdominal metastatic lymph nodes. This regimen will have been in use for three months by the end of this month. An updated imaging study may be arranged to evaluate the treatment effect, especially since the CA125 levels reached a record high on 2024-05-02.

• 2024-05-02 CA125 2517.9 U/mL <- record high
• 2024-04-23 CA125 1779.3 U/mL
• 2024-04-09 CA125 2451.5 U/mL
• 2024-04-02 CA125 1787.5 U/mL
• 2024-03-12 CA125 1441.3 U/mL
• 2024-02-20 CA125 1482.3 U/mL
• 2024-01-22 CA125 714.9 U/mL
• 2024-01-02 CA125 696.1 U/mL

Review of the patient’s medication regimen did not reveal any discrepancies

2024-03-22

[irinotecan cycle 2: tolerated 1st session, labs clear]

The patient is admitted for the 2nd session of irinotecan therapy. This patient tolerated the 1st session well, and lab results from 2024-03-21, showed no contraindications for administration.

2024-02-29

[disease progression after multiple regimens: Enhertu partial response & topotecan consideration]

The patient’s disease progressed after receiving paclitaxel and carboplatin, followed by liposomal doxorubicin and carboplatin. However, a partial response was observed with Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki. There was NO amplification of HER2 gene detected on 2023-07-26).

Enhertu is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that delivers the topoisomerase I inhibitor payload deruxtecan (DXd). Topotecan, which is currently being used, is also a topoisomerase I inhibitor. Therefore, it is expected that there may still be a response, but with potentially higher adverse reactions.

Neutropenia was observed when Enhertu was previously administered, so close monitoring is recommended.

2023-03-03

• Although most patients with high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) initially respond to platinum-based chemotherapy, the large majority of patients will relapse. ref: ESMO-ESGO consensus conference recommendations on ovarian cancer: pathology and molecular biology, early and advanced stages, borderline tumours and recurrent disease†. Ann Oncol. 2019;30(5):672-705. doi:10.1093/annonc/mdz062
  • There are no validated predictive markers of primary platinum refractory or resistant disease.
  • Defects in HR repair are associated with improved outcome/PFS following platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • The time elapsed since last platinum chemotherapy represents a continuum of probability of response to further chemotherapy.
• In potentially platinum-responsive patients previously exposed to bevacizumab, platinum-based rechallenge followed by PARPi maintenance therapy is effective irrespective of BRCA mutation and HRD status. Olaparib, niraparib and rucaparib can also be considered for use as monotherapy in patients with recurrent disease who have received several previous lines of treatment. ref: How to sequence treatment in relapsed ovarian cancer. Future Oncol. 2021;17(3s):1-8. doi:10.2217/fon-2020-1122
  • The patient initiated a new series of cycles with paclitaxel and carboplatin from 2023-02-10.
• According to the National Health Insurance drug reimbursement regulations, PARP inhibitors (olaparib, niraparib) can be used for maintenance therapy in patients with ovarian, tubal, or primary peritoneal cancer who meet all of the following conditions for up to two years:
  • Used after responding to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • Patients have germline or somatic BRCA1/2 pathogenic or suspected pathogenic mutations.
  • FIGO stage III or IV disease.
• According to the National Health Insurance drug reimbursement regulations, patients with malignancies who have experienced leukopenia with a white blood cell count less than 1000/uL or neutrophil count (ANC) less than 500/uL after receiving chemotherapy, can use short-acting injection of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) such as filgrastim or lenograstim.
  • It has been planned to administer Granocyte (lenograstim) once daily for 3 consecutive days, starting from 2023-03-03.

2023-03-02

• The condition of leukopenia has been resolved after administering lenograstim for 3 consecutive days (2023-02-21 ~ 2023-02-23)
  • 2023-03-01 WBC 4.19 x10^3/uL
  • 2023-02-20 WBC 1.48 x10^3/uL

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[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-09 - azacitidine 75mg/m2 100mg SC D1-3 (Vidaza/Venetoclax)

• 2024-10-14 - Venclexta (venetoclax) - KVENC01

Venetoclax: Drug information - 2024-10-14 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/venetoclax-drug-information

• Dosing: Adult
  • Acute myeloid leukemia, newly diagnosed: Adults ≥75 years of age or with comorbidities:
    • Note: Initiate azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine on cycle 1, day 1. The venetoclax dose depends upon the concomitant chemotherapy agent. WBC should be <25,000/mm3 prior to initiation of venetoclax; cytoreduction prior to treatment may be required.
      • Day 1: Oral: 100 mg once daily.
      • Day 2: Oral: 200 mg once daily.
      • Day 3: Oral: 400 mg once daily.
    • Venetoclax in combination with azacitidine or decitabine: Day 4 and beyond: Oral: 400 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
    • Venetoclax in combination with low-dose cytarabine: Day 4 and beyond: Oral: 600 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
    • Tumor lysis syndrome risk assessment and premedication : Assess patient-specific factors for TLS and provide prophylactic hydration and antihyperuricemic therapy prior to the first venetoclax dose.
    • WBC should be <25,000/mm3 prior to venetoclax initiation; pretreatment cytoreduction may be required.
    • Administer adequate hydration and antihyperuricemic agents prior to the first venetoclax dose; continue during the ramp-up phase.
    • Assess blood chemistries (potassium, uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, and creatinine) and correct preexisting electrolyte abnormalities prior to venetoclax initiation.
    • Monitor blood chemistries for TLS at pre-dose, 6 to 8 hours after each new dose during ramp-up, and 24 hours after reaching final dose.
    • For patients at high risk of TLS (eg, circulating blasts, high leukemia burden in the bone marrow, elevated pretreatment lactate dehydrogenase levels, reduced kidney function), consider additional TLS preventative measures, including increased laboratory monitoring and reduced initial venetoclax doses.

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2024-10-14

[neutropenia and thrombocytopenia likely from AML, not azacitidine and venetoclax]

The neutropenia and thrombocytopenia are likely caused by AML rather than the chemotherapy.

Vidaza (azacitidine) was started on 2024-10-09 and Venclexta (venetoclax) on 2024-10-14, both prescribed after the development of these conditions. Therefore, it’s unlikely that either drug caused them.

The blast percentage has been steadily declining since late September, sometimes falling below 20% (prior to chemotherapy) and recently down to 10%, suggesting that the treatment has shown initial positive results.

• 2024-10-13 WBC 0.54 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-11 WBC 0.56 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-10 WBC 0.42 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-09 WBC 0.58 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-08 WBC 0.51 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-07 WBC 0.58 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-05 WBC 0.60 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-04 WBC 0.55 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-03 WBC 0.90 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-01 WBC 0.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-30 WBC 1.79 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-29 WBC 2.08 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-28 WBC 3.25 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-27 WBC 3.30 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-26 WBC 6.20 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-25 WBC 7.22 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-25 WBC 8.65 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-14 Neutrophil 0.5 %

• 2024-10-13 Neutrophil 5.0 %

• 2024-10-11 Neutrophil 4.9 %

• 2024-10-10 Neutrophil 1.5 %

• 2024-10-09 Neutrophil 2.2 %

• 2024-10-08 Neutrophil 1.9 %

• 2024-10-07 Neutrophil 5.2 %

• 2024-10-05 Neutrophil 6.2 %

• 2024-10-04 Neutrophil 4.1 %

• 2024-10-03 Neutrophil 3.9 %

• 2024-10-01 Neutrophil 7.7 %

• 2024-09-30 Neutrophil 5.9 %

• 2024-09-29 Neutrophil 1.0 %

• 2024-09-27 Neutrophil 5.7 %

• 2024-09-25 Neutrophil 2.0 %

• 2024-10-14 Blast 10.0 %

• 2024-10-13 Blast 10.8 %

• 2024-10-11 Blast 14.3 %

• 2024-10-10 Blast 16.9 %

• 2024-10-09 Blast 20.7 %

• 2024-10-08 Blast 12.5 %

• 2024-10-07 Blast 20.7 %

• 2024-10-05 Blast 27.2 %

• 2024-10-04 Blast 27.9 %

• 2024-10-03 Blast 26.9 %

• 2024-10-01 Blast 50.8 %

• 2024-09-30 Blast 54.2 %

• 2024-09-29 Blast 58.6 %

• 2024-09-27 Blast 79.0 %

• 2024-09-25 Blast 86.0 %

• 2024-10-14 PLT 4 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-13 PLT 8 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-11 PLT 7 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-10 PLT 7 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-09 PLT 6 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-08 PLT 8 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-07 PLT 5 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-05 PLT 10 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-04 PLT 15 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-03 PLT 25 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-10-01 PLT 7 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-09-30 PLT 24 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-09-29 PLT 27 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-09-28 PLT 119 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-09-27 PLT 3 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-09-26 PLT 81 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-09-25 PLT 16 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-09-25 PLT 9 *10^3/uL

[Venclexta (venetoclax) in AML: stepwise dosing from today]

Venclexta (venetoclax) was first administered on 2024-10-14 following the recommended protocol for AML patients aged >= 75 or those with comorbidities.

The patient met the criterion of WBC <25,000/mm³ before starting venetoclax, so no further cytoreduction was necessary.

The dosing schedule:

• Day 1 (2024-10-14): 100 mg
  
• Day 2 (2024-10-15): 200 mg
  
• Day 3 (2024-10-16): 400 mg
  
• From Day 4 (2024-10-17) onward: 400 mg daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

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[lab data]

• 2024-09-19 Anti-HBc Reactive
  

• 2024-09-19 Anti-HBc Value 5.16 S/CO

• 2024-09-19 Anti-HCV Reactive
  

• 2024-09-19 Anti-HCV Value 13.97 S/CO
  

• 2024-09-19 Anti-HBs 22.08 mIU/mL

• 2024-09-19 HBsAg Nonreactive
  

• 2024-09-19 HBsAg Value 0.33 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-25 CXR
  • S/P operation.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • A calcification at RUQ.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Old fracture of left ribs.
• 2024-08-29 Patho - liver partial resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, distal S3, laparoscopic S3 partial resection — Metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
      
    • Liver, proximal S3, laparoscopic S3 partial resection — Fibrosis without viable carcinoma cells
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedures: Laparoscopic S3 partial resection
      
    • Specimen Size: 6.9 x 5.8 x 2.6 cm and 52.7 gm (distal S3), 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.3 cn and 4.2 gm (proximal S3)
    • Tumor Focality: Multiple (number: 2)
      
    • Tumor Site: S3
      
    • Tumor Size: 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm (distal S3) and 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm (proximal S6), respectively
      
    • Large vessel involvement: Not identified
      
    • Non-tumorous part: Not cirrhotic
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-A3= distal S3 tumor, A4= cut margin, B1-B2= proximal S3 tumor
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Diagnosis: Metastatic colonic adenoarcinoma (distal S3 tumor)
      
    • Histologic grade: Moderately differentiated (distal S3 tumor)
      
    • Tumor growth pattern: Infiltrating (distal S3 tumor)
      
    • Tumor pseudocapsule: Present (distal S3 tumor)
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Moderate (50%) (distal S3 tumor)
      
    • Parenchymal margin: Uninvolved by carcinoma
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margins: 1.3 cm (distal S3 tumor) and 0.8 cm (proximal S3 tumor)
        
    • Vascular invasion: Present (distal S3 tumor)
      
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified
      
    • Tumor regression grade: Grade 4 (residual cancer cells predominate over fibrosis)
    • Proximal S3 tumor: Extensive fibrosis without viable tumor cells
    • Non-neoplastic liver parenchyma: Perivenular congestion, regeneration of hepatocytes, moderate portal inflammation, moderate fatty change (50%) and Von Meyenberg complex
• 2024-08-14 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion in the left lobe of liver, highly suspected cancer with liver metastasis.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the post. wall of bilateral nasopharyngeal regions, at the left shoulder and left hip joints, probably benign in nature.
  • Increased accumulation of FDG in both kidneys and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
  • T-colon cancer s/p treatment with highly suspected left liver metastasis, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-08-01 MRI
  • Indication
    • Newly T-colon cancer near hepatic flexure cT2N0M0 stage I
    • 2024/06/26 CT: ABD - whole abdomen, PelvisAtypical hemangioma 1.1 cm in S3 of the liver is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis includes metastasis. Please correlate with MRI.
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • Lobulated low density lesion with rim enhancement at S3 of liver measuring 2.65cm is found. The lesion is hypointense on T2WI. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-12-08 and 2024-06-26, the lesion grows progressively. Metastasis is favored.
      
  • Imp:
    • Hepatic tumor at S3 of liver. Liver meta is favored.
• 2024-07-05 Optical Coherence Tomography, OCT
  • Clinical diagnosis: DM
  • Report: fundus: drusen ++ ou
• 2024-06-26 CT - abdomen
  • History: T-colon cancer near hepatic flexure, pT3N0M0, Stage II
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2022/12/08.
    • There is a newly developed poor enhancing lesion 1.1 cm in S3 of the liver with suggestive a bright spot enhancement (Srs:302 Img:50).
      • Atypical hemangioma is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes metastasis.
      • Please correlate with MRI.
    • S/P right hemicolectomy
    • A hepatic cyst 1.2 cm in S7 is noted.
    • A gallstone 1 cm is noted.
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.1cm).
    • Old fracture of left ribs.
  • Impression:
    • Atypical hemangioma 1.1 cm in S3 of the liver is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis includes metastasis. Please correlate with MRI.
• 2024-06-03 Pelvis-THR ＆ Lt. Hip Lat X-rays show:
  • Left femoral intertrochanteric fracture, status post surgical implant fixation.
• 2024-06-03 Shoulder Lt
  • Left proximal humerus fracture
  • Multiple left ribs fracture with surgical implant fixation
  • More callus formation
• 2024-04-12 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 23.48 ml
• 2024-04-12 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max: fair
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-01-04 Bone densitometry - spine + hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Hip, BMD is 0.474 gms/cm2, about 3.4 SD below the peak bone mass (56%) and 2.0 SD below the mean of age-matched people (66%).
    • IMP: osteoporosis
  • L-spines BMD (AP view) performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.904 gms/cm2, about 1.3 SD below the peak bone mass (86%) and 0.2 SD below the mean of age-matched people (97%).
    • IMP: osteopenia
• 2022-12-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: T-colon cancer near hepatic flexure cT2N0M0 stage I
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Colon cancer s/p operation.
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.1cm).
    • Right liver cyst (1.1cm).
    • Gallbladder stone (1.0cm).
    • Old fracture of left ribs.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Colon cancer s/p operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-03-15 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis: Probably fatty liver
• 2021-10-21 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Old rib fracture over left anterior ribs s/p fixation.
    • Minimal atelectatic change at left lingula lobe is found.
    • Increased AP diameter is found. COPD is considered.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
    • s/p RAR with autosuture.
  • Imp:
    • Old left ribs fracture.
    • COPD.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
• 2021-09-30 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Newly T-colon cancer near hepatic flexure cT2N0M0 stage I
    • 2020/07/08 Laparoscopic right colectomy and anastomosis
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Colon cancer s/p operation.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver. Right liver cyst (1.4cm).
    • Gallbladder stone (0.8cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Colon cancer s/p operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2021-02-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, severe
  • Pancreas not shown
  • Suboptimal examination of liver due to poor echo window caused by severe fatty infiltration
• 2020-11-20 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably moderate to severe myocardial ischemia with possible a portion of infarction at the inferoposterior wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the septum.
  • Reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the basal lateral wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.
• 2020-07-08 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Large intestine, transverse colon, SILS extended right hemicolectomy —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Large intestine, ascending colon, SILS extended right hemicolectomy — tubular adenoma
    • Resection margins: free
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —- N/A.
      
    • Pathology stage: pT3N0(If cM0); pSatge IIA
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: SILS extended right hemicolectomy
      
    • Specimen site: transvserse and ascending colon
      
    • Specimen size: 11.5 cm in length ( transvserse colon ); 24 cm in length ( ascending colon )
      
    • Tumor size: 2.5 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 4 cm and 5 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively.
      
    • Depth of invasion grossly: perircolorectal tissue
      
    • Mucosa elsewhere:polyp (at A-colon)
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: perircolorectal tissue
      
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present.
    • Perineural invasion: Not identified.
      
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: Not identified.
      
    • Circumferential (radial) margin of rectum: Uninvolved
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Negative (0 / 15)
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: N/A.
      
    • Extranodal involvement: N/A.
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT):
        • pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
          
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN):
        • pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
          
      • Distant Metastasis (pM):
        • pMX
          
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Not identified
      
    • Additional pathologic findings: Adenoma(s).
      
    • TNM descriptors: N/A.
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A.
• 2020-06-19 Patho - colon biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Colon, transverse, specimen A, biopsy — Tubular adenoma
      
    • B: Colon, transverse, specimen B, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
      
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of a piece of tan, polypoid tissue measuring 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette A.
      
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 6 pieces of tan, polypoid tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette B.
      
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Section shows fragments of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic and elongated nuclei.
      
    • B: Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(focal +), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-10 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 640mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouraciol 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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700264135

241009

{Malignant neoplasm of body of penis}

[consultation]

• 2024-09-27 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This is a 50-year-old male with underlying diseases of:
      • Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis, s/p partial penectomy and bilateral endoscopic modified inguinal lymph node dissection (on 2023-06-19), stage pT1b(cN0 and cM0), stage IIA, with left inguinal and external iliac lymph nodes metastases, s/p LPS bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy
      • Open bilaterl ileo-inguinal lymphadenectomy (on 2024-05-13), AJCC 8th ed stage rpN3 (stage IV), s/p radiotherapy, under Immunotherapy.
    • He had immunotherapy of enfortumab since 2024/09/05, 09/12, 09/19. However, he had watery diarrhea for 3 days accomapnied with weakness, tachycardia and shortness of breath in these days. Thus, he came to our ER for help on 2024/09/23. Lab data showed WBC 2140, Hb 9.0, Cr 6.82, Na/K 131/3.1, CRP 13.7. However, the patinet refused to admission.
    • On 2024/09/25, the patient revisited ER due to the worsening condition. Lab showed WBC 2050, Hb 9.6, lactic acid 2.9, PCT 1.99, Cr 7.52, Na/K 131/3.5, hs-troponin I 32.7, NT-proBNP 7490. Under the impression of sepsis with focus undetermined, he was admitted to our ward for help.
    • We consulted you for AKI on CKD. Thanks for your expertise!!!
  • A
    • We are consulted for deteriorating renal function.
    • This 50-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma of the penis (stage IV), currently receiving immunotherapy with enfortumab, presents with AKI on CKD, likely worsened by dehydration due to watery diarrhea, along with possible sepsis.
    • Key findings:
      • Lab
        • 2024-09-26 D-dimer 3933.00 ng/mL(FEU)
          
        • 2024-09-25 Procalcitonin(PCT) 1.99 ng/mL
          
        • 2024-09-25 Na (Sodium) 131 mmol/L
          
        • 2024-09-25 K (Potassium) 3.5 mmol/L
          
        • 2024-09-25 Creatinine 7.52 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-09-25 eGFR 8.19 ml/min/1.73m^2
          
        • 2024-09-25 Lactic Acid 2.9 mmol/L
          
        • 2024-09-25 WBC 2.05 x10^3/uL
          
        • 2024-09-25 HGB 9.6 g/dL
          
        • 2024-09-25 Blood gas (Vein)
        • 2024-09-25 PH 7.305
          
        • 2024-09-25 PCO2 24.1 mmHg
          
        • 2024-09-25 HCO3 11.7 mmol/L
          
        • 2024-09-23 CRP 13.7 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-09-25 Creatinine 7.52 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-09-23 Creatinine 6.82 mg/dL
          
        • 2024-09-19 Creatinine 5.75 mg/dL
          
      • CxR: clear enough
      • NO evidence of UTI from urinalysis
    • Impression:
      • AKI on CKD, likely a result of dehydration from diarrhea, or sepsis related (patient is rather tachycardiac)
      • Sepsis with leukopenia
      • Metabolic Acidosis:
        • pH 7.305, HCO₃ 11.7 mmol/L, and PCO₂ 24.1 mmHg -> metabolic acidosis, likely secondary to AKI and dehydration, possibly compounded by sepsis, or diarrhea related non-AG metabolic acidosis.
      • Anemia (Hgb 9.6 g/dL) could be due to chronic disease, bone marrow suppression from cancer, or bleeding (though no obvious signs of bleeding are presented).
      • The combination of acute diarrhea, likely causing hypovolemia, along with the underlying CKD. The AKI may be induced by sepsis, dehydration, or immunotherapy.
    • Recommendations:
      • Fluid Resuscitation with aggressive IV fluid replacement (e.g., isotonic fluids like normal saline) to correct dehydration, improve renal perfusion, and help reverse AKI.
      • Treat sepsis as per expertise. Blood, urine and stool cultures should be obtained.
      • Judicious oral of IV bicarbonate therapy if acidosis worsens or the patient becomes symptomatic. Keep HCO3 18-22
      • Search the cause of diarrhea and treat it adequately.
      • If renal function continues to decline or the patient develops symptoms of uremia, consider starting dialysis after reaching consent with the patient.
      • Address the patient’s potential nutritional deficiencies due to diarrhea and weakness, potentially using electrolyte supplementation and nutritional support.
      • Arrange renal echo to r/o tumor-related obstruction or metastasis.

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2024-10-09

[adjusting Cravit (levofloxacin) dose for patients with impaired renal function]

If the usual recommended dose of Cravit (levofloxacin) is 750 mg every 24 hours, for patients with CrCl < 20 mL/min, the initial dose should be 750 mg, followed by 500 mg every 48 hours.

The current regimen of 750 mg every other day should be reduced to 500 mg to better align with renal function.

• 2024-10-08 eGFR 12.24 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-10-05 eGFR 6.35 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-10-08 Creatinine 5.31 mg/dL

• 2024-10-05 Creatinine 9.38 mg/dL

2024-10-04

[Crushing Const-K for Easier Administration - tube feeding]

Const-K 750mg is an extended-release potassium tablet containing 10 mEq of potassium per tablet. As the only oral potassium supplement available at this hospital, it can be crushed and administered with water for patients who cannot receive intravenous potassium supplementation.

701008222

241009

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-25 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • S/P partial nephrectomy of right kidney.
      • A renal cyst 0.7 cm in left upper pole is noted.
    • Right liver cysts (up to 11.4 cm).
    • Splenomegaly (long axis: 13.7 cm).
  • Impression:
    • S/P partial nephrectomy of right kidney.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.

• 2024-07-02 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin

  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the apex and basal inferolateral wall.

• 2024-06-13 PET

  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. Lymphoma involving the bone marow can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Splenomegaly was noted.

• 2024-06-13 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 34) / 102 = 66.67%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, AR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities

• 2024-06-12 Patho - bone marrow biopsy

  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — lymphoma involvement.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 50 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes with many aggregates of small lymphoid cells. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20: a predominant CD20 B cell subpopulation.

• 2024-05-27 Merchant view - left knee

  • Degenerative change of patella with marginal spurs. No definite bone fracture. No lateral subluxation.

• 2024-05-27 Knee Lt standing

  • Osteoarthritis change of left knee with joint space narrowing and marginal spur formation.

• 2024-05-13 Patho - lymphnode biopsy

  • Retroperitoneal lymph node, EUS-FNB — Small B-cell proliferation, favor B-cell lymphoma, see description
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of blood mixed with small lymphocytes with focal aggregation..
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CD3(+, scatter), CD20(+, diffusely), CD43(+ for focal B-cell), PAX-8(+), CD5(+, scatter), cyclin-D1(-), CK(-) and AMACR(-).
  • According to above histopathologic finding and past history, compatible with small B-cell proliferation, favor B-cell lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma can be considered in differential diagnosis. Further study and clinical correlation are needed.

• 2024-05-13 CXR

  • Mild dextroscoliosis of the T-spine
    
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies

• 2024-05-13 Endoscopic Ultrasound, EUS

  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed multiple homogenous, hypoechoic ovoid lesions at retroperitoneal region, and the largest one measuring 60.2mm in size abutting main portal vein.
    • One 10.85 cm anechoic lesion was noted at S8 of liver.
    • Marked splenomegaly was noted and one 18.3mm hyperechoic, heterogenous lesion was noted in the spleen.
    • The CBD and MPD were not dilated.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Retroperitoneal tumors, DDx: lymphoma, metastatic tumor
    • Liver cyst, S8
    • Splenomegaly
    • Splenic tumor, suspect hemangioma

• 2024-04-16 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: renal RCC
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P right partial nephrectomy. Left renal cyst (9mm).
    • Right liver cysts (up to 8.9cm).
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Mild hyperplasia of right adrenal gland.
    • Some soft tissue nodules (up to 5.0cm) at upper abdomen.
    • Engorged portal vein.
    • Atherosclerosis of bil. iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P right partial nephrectomy.
    • Some soft tissue nodules (up to 5.0cm) at upper abdomen, GIST ? Lymph nodes ? Engorged vessels ?

• 2023-11-14 SONO - nephrology

  • Normal bilateral kidneys
  • Hepatic cyst
  • Splenomegaly
  • r/o splenic hemangioma

• 2023-04-27 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: renal RCC
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P right partial nephrectomy.
    • Right liver cysts (up to 8.9cm).
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Mild hyperplasia of right adrenal gland.
    • Atherosclerosis of bil. iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P right partial nephrectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence.

• 2022-09-14 CT - abdomen

• 2022-03-23 CT - abdomen

• 2021-09-30 CT - abdomen

• 2021-04-22 ENT Hearing Test

  • Tymp:
    • Bil type A.
  • ART:
    • R’t ipsi 2k-4k Hz and contra absent.
    • L’t WNL.
  • ETF:
    • Bil poor.
  • PTA
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 59 dB HL; LE 20 dB HL.
    • R’t normal to mild SNHL.
    • L’t mild to profound SNHL.

• 2021-03-04 CT - abdomen

• 2020-09-17 CT - abdomen

• 2020-07-01 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and mediastinal lymph nodes, reactive change resulting from locoregional inflammation may show such a picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism at the pyloric region of stomach, the nature is to be determined (physiologic uptake of FDG, inflammatory lesion, or other nature ?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities and keep follow up for further evaluation.
  • Several focal areas of increased FDG uptake in bilateral kidneys, probably physiological uptake of FDG. Please correlate with other imaging modalities and keep follow up for further evaluation also.

• 2020-06-24 CT - abdomen

• 2020-05-05 Patho - bone marrow biopsy

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with small B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder with bone marrow involvement
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show hypercellular marrow (50%). The myeloid series show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are slightly increased in number with normal morphology. Paratrabecular and intertrabecular small lymphoid cell aggregates are present.
    • IHC, the aggregates reveal a predominance of CD20+ B cells with scattered CD3+ T cells.
      
    • The B cells also show: CD10(-), CD5(-), CD23(-) and cyclin D1(-).
      
    • The finding is compatible with small B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder with bone marrow involvement, and marginal zone lymphoma can be considered in differential diagnosis. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-11 ~ 2024-06-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Retroperitoneal small B-cell proliferation, favor B-cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement. Lugano: IV IPI: 2
    • Papillary renal cell carcinoma, right kidney, pT3aN0M0, stage III, status post robotic partial nephrectomy on 2019/12/23
  • CC
    • for bone marrow & frist chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 70-year-old male had history of small B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, Left tonsil tumor s/p uvulopalatopharyngoplasty on in 2010/07, Right renal cell carcinoma pT3aNx, stage III, s/p robotic partial nephrectomy in 2019/12.
    • Follow-up abdominal CT on 2024/04/16 showed some soft tissue nodules (up to 5.0cm) at upper abdomen.
    • EUS-FNB was scheduled on 2024-05-13 for tissue proof. The Retroperitoneal lymph node, EUS-FNB (2024-05-15) proved Small B-cell proliferation, favor B-cell lymphoma; Immunohistochemistry shows CD3(+, scatter), CD20(+, diffusely), CD43(+ for focal B-cell), PAX-8(+), CD5(+, scatter), cyclin-D1(-), CK(-) and AMACR(-).
    • Today, he was admitted for bone marrow & frist chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, bone marrow was performed on 2024-06-13 and pathology of bone marrow (2024-06-14) proved lymphoma involvement. IHC stains: CD3and CD20: a predominant CD20 B cell subpopulation.
    • PET scan (2024-06-13) revealed lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above. Mildly increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. Lymphoma involving the bone marow can not be ruled out.
    • Heart echo (2024-06-13) disclosed LVEF: 66.8%, Possibly impaired LV relaxation Mild MR, AR, TR and PR.
    • Chemotherapy with R-COP was given on 2024/06/14-06/15, but chills without fever during mabthera infusion about 25cc/hr on 2024-06-14 night was noted and stooped C/T 1hr then rate decreased to 25cc/hr until condition stable then increased to 50cc/hr infusion until Mabthera finished, smoothly without more chills symptom.
    • He was discharged on 2024-06-17 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 3D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 10# BID 3D (note: part of R-COP regimen)
• 2024-05-13 ~ 2024-05-14 POMR Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Retroperitoneal tumors, rule out lymphoma or metastatic tumor, status post Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (pathology: small B-cell proliferation, favor B-cell lymphoma)
    • Small B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder
    • Past history of papillary renal cell carcinoma, right kidney, pT3aN0M0, stage III, status post robotic partial nephrectomy on 2019/12/23
  • CC
    • Retroperitoneal tumors for further survey
  • Present illness
    • This 70-year-old male had history of 1) Occult HBV infection, 2) Small B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, 3) BPH, 4) Left tonsil tumor s/p uvulopalatopharyngoplasty on in 2010/07, 5) Sleep apnea and 6) Right renal cell carcinoma pT3aNx, stage III, s/p robotic partial nephrectomy in 2019/12.
    • He received regular follow-up at our hematology OPD. Follow-up abdominal CT on 2024/04/16 showed some soft tissue nodules (up to 5.0cm) at upper abdomen. He was transferred to our GI OPD for further investigation. He denied nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, rhinorrhea or sorethroat, cough or dyspnea, dysuria. EUS-FNB was scheduled on 2024/05/13 for tissue proof.
    • Because there was no bed available in the GI ward, he was referred to ER on 2024/05/13 morning for the procedure.
    • CE-EUS with injection of Sonazoid revealed retroperitoneal tumors with hyperenhancement pattern; the differential diagnoses included lymphoma or metastatic tumors.
    • EUS-FNB was performed smoothly. He was then admitted to the ward for the post-procedural care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the post-procedural course was uneventful. He resumed oral intake trial, and had no significant abdominal discomfort. He was discharged on 2024/05/14, and the pathology result would be pursued at OPD follow-up.
    • The pathology result came out on 2024/05/15, and suggested the diagnosis of B cell lymphoma
• 2020-05-04 ~ 2020-05-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
    • Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
  • CC
    • for BM survey
  • Present illness
    • This 66-year-old male had history of 1) BPH, 2) Left tonsil tumor s/p uvulopalatopharyngoplasty on 2010/07, 3) Sleep apnea and 4) Renal cell carcinoma pT3aNx, stage III at least on 2019/12.
    • He regular at ONC OPD follow up for persistent thormbocytopenia and lymphocytosis, marked splenomegaly referred from GI Hsiao with lymphocytosis in 2019-11-21.
    • 2020/04/02 Chest CT showed Splenomegaly is found. Hepatic cyst at S5/6 of liver about 7.4cm in largest dimension is found. Imp: right lower lobe and right middle lobe nodules, no interval change as compared with CT 10 years ago.
    • Laboratory showed leukocytosis and lymphocytosis with splenomegaly, but he denied night sweating and no any LN enlargement, so he is admitted for r/o lymphoma management on 2020/05/04.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received bone marriw and check Lymphoma/ALL/11~20 panel on 2020/05/05.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2020/05/05 and OPD follow up is arranged.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-10-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 660mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1335mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-09-09 - rituximab 375mg/m2 660mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1335mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-08-02 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1330mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-07-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1299mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-06-14 - rituximab 375mg/m2 645mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1032mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP, Endoxan 20% off due to old year)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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[exam findings]

• 2024-07-22 KUB

  • Dilatation of small bowel and collapse of colon, r/o obstruction
  • s/p sigmoid colon stent

• 2024-07-22 CXR erect

  • Increased infiltration in both lower lung fields
  • Dilatation of small bowel

• 2024-07-22 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia

• 2024-07-17, -07-11 KUB

  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • Bowel obstruction is still noted.
  • S/P metalic stenting at the sigmoid colon.

• 2024-07-17 CXR erect

  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted.

• 2024-07-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/03/28, the lesions in the middle T-spines and sacrum are a little less evident. Degenerative change is more likely.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.

• 2024-07-04 EGD

  • Diagnosis:
    • No active bleeders noted in this study
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric subepithelial lesion, fundus
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Consider arranging miniprobe EUS at OPD for further evaluation of the gastric subepithelial lesion

• 2024-07-03 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • S/P metalic stent implantation at the sigmoid colon cancer area.
      • There is marked dilatation of the colon and small intestine, and the transition zone locates beyond metalic stent in the sigmoid colon.
      • Mechanical colonic obstruction secondary to metalic stent occlusion is highly suspected. please correlate with colonoscopy.
      • Prior CT identified segmental circumferential wall thickening at the sigmoid colon is noted again, stationary.
      • S/P left hemicolectomy.
    • Prior CT identified several metastases in both hepatic lobes (up to 3.7 cm in S2) are noted again, increasing in size that is c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified one lung metastasis in RLL of the lung, 1 cm in size, is noted again, increasing in size and number.
      • It is c/w lung metastases with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified several metastatic nodes in paratracheal space and para-aortic space are noted again, mild increasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified multiple lymph nodes in the celiac trunk, hepatoduodenal ligament, para-aortic space, para-cava space, mesentery, and bilateral inguinal area are noted again, stable in size.
      • Metastatic nodes S/P C/T show stable disease.
        
    • Right middle abdominal wall herniation.
    • A renal stone 5 mm in left upper pole.
  • Impression:
    • Mechanical colonic obstruction secondary to metalic stent occlusion is highly suspected. please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • Liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease.
    • Lung metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease.
    • Several metastatic nodes in the paratracheal space and para-aortic space S/P C/T show mild increasing in size.

• 2024-07-03 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left atrial enlargement
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

• 2024-04-22 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of descending colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operaiton and internal stenting. Enlarged LNs (up to 2.2cm) at mediastinum, mesentery and retroperitoneum.
    • Multiple liver metastases (up to 2.8cm).
    • Left renal stone (5mm).
    • Interstitial pattern at bilateral basal lungs. A nodule (1.8cm) at RLL.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operaiton. Liver and lung metastases.
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 2.2cm) at mediastinum, mesentery and retroperitoneum.

• 2024-03-28 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT

  • In comparison with the previous study on 2021/06/28, the lesions in the middle T-spines and sacrum are slightly more evident. Degenerative change in a little more severe status is more likely. However, please follow up bone scan for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.

• 2024-01-18 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of descending colon
  • With and without contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operaiton and internal stenting. Enlarged LNs (up to 1.0cm) at mesentery and retroperitoneum.
    • Multiple liver metastases.
    • Right abdominal wall herniation.
    • Left renal stone (5mm).
    • Interstitial pattern at bilateral basal lungs. A nodule (1.5cm) at RLL.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operaiton. Liver and lung metastases.

• 2023-11-03 All-RAS + BRAF mutation

  • Cellblock No. F2022-00282 FsA4
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.

• 2023-10-04 CT - abdomen

  • History: D-colon CA wt obstruction, pT3N1c cM0, pStage IIIB, s/p Op on 2/17 21 by Dr Lv ZongRu
    • 20220520 CT: two kissing lesions with soft tissue and cystic component in right adnexa, measuring 4.8 cm and 2.8 cm in size. The differential diagnosis includes cystic adenocarcinoma of right ovary or tumor seeding of the colon cancer.
      
    • 20220617 Rt, oophorectomy: adenocarcinoma, metastatic, colon origin.
    • 20230531 CT: Recurrent adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon.
    • 20230627 sigmoidoscopy: sigmoid colon cancer with obstruction S/P stent implantation.
  • Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. CT images were obtained during non-enhanced and portal venous phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformatted isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings:
    • There are three newly developed poor enhancing lesions 1.6 cm in S7 and S2, and 1.1 cm in S6 of the liver that are c/w metastases.
    • There is a newly developed soft tissue nodule in RLL of the lung, 1 cm in size, that is c/w lung metastasis.
    • Prior CT identified multiple lymph nodes in the celiac trunk, hepatoduodenal ligament, para-aortic space, para-cava space, mesentery, and bilateral inguinal area are noted again, stable in size.
      • Metastatic nodes S/P C/T show stable disease.
        
    • S/P metalic stent implantation at the sigmoid colon cancer area.
    • Prior CT identified segmental circumferential wall thickening at the sigmoid colon is noted again, stationary.
    • S/P left hemicolectomy.
    • Right middle abdominal wall herniation.
    • A renal stone 5 mm in left upper pole.
  • Impression:
    • Three newly developed metastases in S7, S2, and S6 of the liver.
    • One newly developed metastasis 1 cm at RLL of the lung.
    • Multiple metastatic nodes S/P C/T show stable disease.

• 2023-06-26 CT - abdomen

  • Findings
    • Enhanced, thickening mucosa at sigmoid colon is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-05-31, thelesion is stationray.
    • Severe dilated intestines is found. There is right abdominal wall herniation. No strangulation at the herniated sac is found but narrowing of the intestinal lumen at sigmoid colon wall thickning region is found.
  • Imp
    • Wall thickneing at sigmoid colon with proximal intestinal dilatation. r/o recurrent/residual tumor with intestinal obstruction.

• 2023-06-26 CXR

  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at left brachiocephalic vein.
  • Faint aveolar opacity over right lower lobe and ll is found.
  • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
  • Increased intestinal gas is found.

• 2023-06-26 ECG

  • Sinus tachycardia
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia

• 2023-05-31 CT - abdomen

  • History: D-colon CA wt obstruction, pT3N1c cM0, pStage IIIB, s/p Op on 2021/02/17
    • 20220520 CT: two kissing lesions with soft tissue and cystic component in right adnexa, measuring 4.8 cm and 2.8 cm in size.
      • The differential diagnosis includes cystic adenocarcinoma of right ovary or tumor seeding of the colon cancer.
        
    • 20220617 Rt, oophorectomy: adenocarcinoma, metastatic, colon origin.
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential wall thickening at the sigmoid colon, 5 cm in size, causing marked dilatation of the proximal colon.
      • Recurrent adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy and CEA.
    • S/P left hemicolectomy
    • Prior CT identified multiple lymph nodes in the celiac trunk, hepatoduodenal ligament, para-aortic space, para-cava space, mesentery, and right supra-diaphragm cardiac-phrenic space are noted again.
      • Some of them show enlarged in size.
      • Metastatic nodes are highly suspected.
        
    • Right middle abdominal wall herniation.
    • Mild fatty liver.
    • A renal stone 5 mm in left upper pole.
    • Prior CT identified multiple small poor enhancing lesions in the spleen are noted again, stationary.
  • Impression:
    • Recurrent adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy and CEA.
    • Metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space.

• 2023-05-24 Peripheral Echography

  • Report:
    • Right side:
      • SVC: 14.1 mmHg ; 15.7 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 89 % ; 87 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 88 %
    • Left side:
      • SVC: 11.9 mmHg ; 14.4 mmHg ;
      • MVO/SVC: 84 % ; 80 % ;
      • Average MVO/SVC: 82 %
    • Thrombus : None
      
    • Varicose vein : None
      
  • Conclusion
    • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
    • Right CFV trivial reflux
    • Left CFV trivial reflux

• 2023-05-24 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (123 - 31) / 123 = 74.80%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75

• 2023-04-07, -02-23 CXR

  • Peri-bronchial wall thickening of the right and left lower lung zone is noted, which may be due to inflammatory process. Please correlate with clinical history and symptom.

• 2023-02-23 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of descending colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operaiton. Enlarged LNs (up to 2.0cm) at mesentery and retroperitoneum.
    • Right abdominal wall herniation.
    • Left ovary cyst (2.0cm).
    • Left renal stone (5mm).
    • Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • Interstitial pattern at bilateral basal lungs.
  • Imp
    • S/P operaiton. Enlarged LNs (up to 2.0cm) at mesentery and retroperitoneum.

• 2023-01-27 Colonoscopy

  • The scope only reach the D-colon (40cm AAV, previous anastomosis) under good colon preparation. No mucosal lesion was found. The scope can not be advanced more.

• 2023-01-27 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD

  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric polyp, fundus, favor fundic gland polyp
  • Suspect gastric subepithelial lesion, fundus

• 2022-11-14 CT - abdomen

  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Left renal tiny stone about 0.2cm is found.
    • The spleen, liver, pancreas and adrenals are intact.
    • The GB is well distended without soft tissue lesion
    • Abdominal wall herniation is found at RLQ.
    • s/p LAR.
    • Mininmal interstitial change at bilateral basal lungs. previous viral infection is favored.
  • Imp:
    • s/p LAR.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
    • Left renal stone.

• 2022-10-12 Carotid angiography bilat. Vertebral angiography

  • Diagnostic intraarterial angiography of brain vasculature by way of bilateral internal carotid and left vertebral arteries was performed. The related benefit and risk of this procedure was explained to patient and patient family member with written consent being obtained in advance.
  • Imaging findings:
    • Fenetration of V-B junction. Suggest follow up by MRA annually.
    • The whole procedure was smoothly done without apparent immediate complication and the patient stood it well under local anesthesia.

• 2022-10-12 Aortography - thoracic

  • Diagnostic aortography was performed. The related benefit and risk of this procedure was explained to patient and patient family member with written consent being obtained in advance.
  • Imaging findings:
    • Type I aortic arch.
    • No critical stenosis of bilateral proximal carotid and vertebral arteries.
    • The whole procedure was smoothly done without apparent immediate complication and the patient stood it well under local anesthesia.

• 2022-10-11 ECG

  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia

• 2022-09-20 MRA - brain

  • Findings:
    • Known a case of colon cancer. No abnormal signal lesion within brain parenchyma.
    • Mild periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
    • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
    • MR angiography of the brain shows possible one fusiform aneurysm (8.5mm in length) over V-B junction. Suggest check CTA or refer to my OPD (W3/No.209).
  • Impression:
    • Possible one fusiform aneurysm (8.5mm in length) over V-B junction. Suggest check CTA or refer to my OPD (W3/No.209).

• 2022-07-25 CT - chest

  • Indication: submassive PE s/p EKOS throbmolysis post-op f/u
  • Findings:
    • pulmonary arteries: complete resolution of filling defects at Rt distal pulmonaty artery and RUL pulmonary artery compared with CTPA on 2022/6/21. well opacification of other pulmonary arteries. dilated right main artery (2.5cm).
    • Pleura: trace bilateral effusions.
    • Lungs: multiple small solid nodules in both lungs, with minimal centrilobular nodular and branching opacities at RUL.
      • mosaic attenuation at RLL and LLL.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • right middle abdominal wall herniation and a 4mm left renal stone.
  • Impression:
    • resolution of pulmonary embolism as compared with CTPA on 2022/06/21.
    • multiple small solid nodules in both lungs due to metastases, with minimal inflammatory bronchiolitis at RUL.

• 2022-06-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (106 - 27) / 106 = 74.53%
    • LVEF(%) = 74
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 1.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Possible mild pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 38 mmHg.
    • No RA/RV dilatation; no RV pressure overload sign.

• 2022-06-21 CTA - chest

  • Findings
    • Vessels:
      • pulmonary arteries: filling defects at Rt distal pulmonaty artery and RUL pulmonary artery consistent with acute pulmonary embolism. dilated trunk (3.5cm in caliber) and left and right main arteries.
        • well opacified proximal and middle segments of the LAD, and LCX, and right coronary arteries.
      • Aorta: normal appearance of thoracic aorta.
      • Heart: dilated LA.
    • Pleura: small bilateral effusions.
    • Lungs: dependent partial atelectasis of both lower lobes. mosaic attenuation at LUL.
    • Visible abdomen: right middle abdominal wall herniation and mild ascites. increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel and colonic segments. a tiny left renal stone 5mm.
  • Impression:
    • Rt pulmonary artery and RUL pulmonary artery acute pulmonary embolism.
    • pulmonary hypertension and small pleural effusion.
    • dependent atelectasis of both lower lobes of lungs and suspect LUL small airways disease.

• 2022-06-21 Vein Sonography

  • Conclusion:
    • No venous thrombosis at bilateral deep and superficial venous system
    • No varicose veins at both GSV/SSV area
    • delay venous return at both popliteal and PTV due to prolonged bed rest
    • The MVO/SVC ratio didnot favor the proximal iliac vein or IVC obstruction

• 2022-06-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (137 - 54) / 137 = 60.58%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 60
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Dilated LA and LV, grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR and PHTN

• 2022-06-17 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovary, right, salpingo-oophorectomy with frozen section (F2022-283) —- adenocarcinoma, metastatic. IHC stains: CK7 (-), CK20 (+), CDX-2 (+), PAX-8 (-), WT(-): a pattern of colon origin.
    • Ovary, left, salpingo-oophorectomy —- Free
    • Fallopian tube, left, salpingo-oophorectomy —- free.
    • Fallopian tube, right, salpingo-oophorectomy —-adenocatcinoma, metastatic
    • Uterus, corpus, total hysterectomy (S2022-9791A) — free; Endometrium: benign atrophic
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy — free
    • Abdominal tumor, excision (S2022-9791B) — one tumor nodule and one of two lymph node with tumor metastasis (½).
    • Abdominal tumor, excision (S2022-9791C) — calcified fibrotic nodes and one benign lymph node (0/1)
    • Lymph node, Bilateral pelvic iliac and obturator, dissection (S2022-9791D-G) — Free.
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedure
      • Debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection + abdominal tumor excision) + enterolysis
      • Peritoneal washing
    • Specimen size:
      • right ovary: 8 x 6 x 4 cm (opened by surgeon) with multiple solid component inside and on the serosal surface of the ovary, the largest tumor focus 3 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm.
      • left ovary: 2 x 1.5 x 1 cm;
      • right tube: 4.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm;
      • left tube: 4 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm;
      • uterus: 8 x 5 x 3 cm
      • 2. abdominal tumor: 3 pieces, up to 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm.
      • 3. abdominal tumor”: 3 pieces, up to 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm.
    • Specimen Integrity
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary
        • Capsule – opened by the surgeon
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary
        • Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube – tumor seeding
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube-Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Right ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement- Present (Right)
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement -Present (Right)
    • Tumor Size -multiple solid component inside and on the serosal surface of the ovary, the largest tumor focus 3 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm.
      • Greatest dimension (centimeters): 3 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 2.2 x 2.2 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for frozen section: F2022-282FSA1-4: right ovarian tumor.
      • Tissue for formalin fixation: F2022-282X1: right Fallopian tube; X1-8: additional sampling of tumor in and on the right ovary.
      • S20229791A1: left Fallopian tube; A2: left ovary; A3-4: endometrium and uterine corpus; A5-6: uterine cervix; B: “02. abdominal tumor”; C: “03. abdominal tumor”; D: “04 right iliac lymph nodes”; E: “05. right obturator lymph nodes”; F: “ 06. left iliac lymph nodes”; G: “07. left obturator lymph nodes”.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Histologic type: adenocarcinoma.
    • Contralateral ovary involvement: absent
    • Tumor side ovarian surface involvement: present
    • Contralateral ovary surface involvement: absent
    • Right tube involvement: absent
      
    • Left tube involvement: present
    • In situ adenocarcinoma in right ＆/or left fallopian tube: absent
    • Right adnexa soft tissue involvement: present
    • Left adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Pelvic soft tissue involvement: present (tissue labeled as “02. abdominal tumor”)
    • Uterine serosa involvement: absent
    • Omentum involvement: no tissue submitted.
    • Uterine Cervix involvement: absent
    • Endometrium involvement: absent
    • Myometrium involvement: absent
    • Appendix involvement: not received
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid- Negative for malignancy (normal/benign)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Negative for metastasis: describe locations - 0/29= D: “04 right iliac lymph nodes” 0/9; E: “05. right obturator lymph nodes” 0/7; F: “06. left iliac lymph nodes” 0/7; G: “07. left obturator lymph nodes” 0/6.
    • Other organs or specimens involvement: absent.

• ……

• 2021-02-18 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor

  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Large intestine, descending colon, extensive left hemicolectomy
      • Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
        
      • A tumor deposit is seen
        
      • A colostomy is present
        
    • Small intestine, ileum, extensive left hemicolectomy —- Negative for malignancy
      
    • Omentum, extensive left hemicolectomy —- Negative for malignancy
      
    • Resection margins: free
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/70)
      
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —- Not received
      
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: pStage IIIB, pT3N1c(if cM0)
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: extensive left hemicolectomy
      
    • Specimen site: descending colon
      
    • Specimen size: colon: 57 cm in length, ileum: 7 cm, omentum: 28 x 6 x 2 cm, appendix is not found; with a colostomy
      
    • Tumor size: 3.5 x 3.0 cm, annularly ulcerated
      
    • Tumor location: 3.0 cm and 55 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively
      
    • Depth of invasion grossly: mesocolic soft tissue
      
    • Mucosa elsewhere: congestion
      
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-2: bilateral resection margins; A3: colon, non-tumor; A4: colostomy; A5:omentum; A6-9: tumor; A10-15: lymph node, mesocolic.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: mesocolic soft tissue
      
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present.
      
    • Perineural invasion: Present.
      
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: Not identified.
      
    • Serosal margin status of colon: Uninvolved, 2 mm in distance.
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: 0/70
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: Not received
      
    • Extranodal involvement: Not identified.
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
        
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN1c: No regional lymph nodes are positive, but there are tumor deposits in the subserosa, mesentery, or nonperitonealized pericolic, or perirectal/mesorectal tissues.
        
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): if cM0
        
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Tubular adenoma.
      
    • Additional pathologic findings:
      • A tumor deposit is seen.
        
      • A colostomy is present.
        
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(-), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
        
      • Tumor Budding: Number of tumor buds in 1 “hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2): Low score (0-4)
        
      14. TNM descriptors: unknown
          
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: patient not received

[consultation]

• 2023-06-26 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • Abdominal pain > Acute moderate central pain (4-7), self-reported abdominal pain for 4-5 days and feeling like vomiting
    • fever, no diarrhea, no bloody stool, deny URI S/S
    • PH: colon cancer s/p op and C/T; s/p appendectomy; Rt ovary tumor; Arrhythmia
    • KNA
  • A
    • this is a 66- year old woman with intestinal obstruction
    • CT : R/I sidmoid colon cancer with obstruction
    • A/P: admission and suggest NPO and NG free drainage
    • suggest exp lap or stent decompression
• 2022-06-23 Anesthesia
  • Q
    • We have current evidence for acute submassive Pulmonary embolism at RPA.
    • She will be received surgical intervention (EKOS) on 6/23.
    • We need your help for pre-op (surgical intervention (EKOS)) anesthesia evaluation. Thanks a lot.
  • A
    • Dx: Acute submassive Pulmonary embolism at RPA
    • Op: EKOS
    • Hx: 6/17 ATH
    • Condition: Cons. clear, previous walking ok, no dyspnea, chest tightness or leg edema
    • CXR: Cardiomegaly, Tortous aorta with calcification, Osteopenia, Senile fibrotic change
    • EKG: Left atrial enlargement
    • AS A4 due to Acute submassive Pulmonary embolism at RPA (ASA 4: A patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.)
    • Airway: Mouth open ok, previous ETT ok
    • Plan:
      • High risk of stroke, shock, MI, AKI…
      • Anes. plan and risk was told to her at bedside at 0830 and son at door of SICU at 0850
      • Resucitation will be procedured if emergence condition.
      • We will arrange ETGA
      • Correct underly dx as your expertise.
      • Follow one-touch q6h when nil per os if DM or high risk of hypoglycemia
• 2022-06-21 Cardiac Surgery
  • Q
    • for surgical intervension
    • The 65 years old female patient, a case of pelvic tumor, right ovarian cancer s/p debulking surgery on 20220617, Hx of colon cancer s/p OP and arrhythmia
    • She sufferred from sudden onset of dyspnea and elvated D-dimer
    • Chest CT showed right pulmonary embolism
    • We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks
  • A
    • I have had the pleasure of involving with the patient’s care. In brief, She is a 65 year old female seen in consultation for opinion regarding treatment options for acute submassive Pulmonary embolism at RPA
    • Her underlying dz was noted for:
      • right ovarian adenocarcinoma -> debulking surgery on 2022-06-17
      • Right pulmonary artery and RUL pulmonary artery embolism was noted by CT
      • 2D echo and lower extremities ultrasound done and reviewed. no DVT, no RV strain.
    • upon my visit, her con’s clear. O2: mask. HR 76 NSR. hemodynamics stable.
    • SUGGESTION & PLAN:
      • We have current evidence for acute submassive Pulmonary embolism at RPA
      • I think we have reached a point where there is prudence in considering surgical intervention (EKOS)
      • Explain to family. The patient and family are agreeable with my surgical consultation.
• 2022-06-21 Cardiology
  • Q
    • Chest CTA -> Right pulmonary embolism
    • Shortness of breath (SOB) was noted at 01:59 this day on 2022/06/21. She had shortness of breath before but SOB could relived by its own. This time, her SOB persisted with respiratory rate up to 36/min.
    • Portable Chest X ray was done and no hemothorax, pleural effusion, or pneumonia match was noted. Breathing sound showed negative wheezing or rhonchi.
    • Blood gas was done and mild respiratory alkalosis was noted with PH:7.403, HCO3:20.5mmol/L, PCO2:33.7mmHg, PO2:101.6mmHg. D-dimer was 9434.35 and NT-proBNP was 166pg/ml.
    • Foster was given as empirical medicine for SOB. Mask oxygenation was used to replace O2 cannula.
    • Her SOB subsided in the morning, and further differential diagnosis was suggested. We need your expertise to evaluate this patient. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • The 65 years old female patient, a case of pelvic tumor, right ovarian cancer s/p debulking surgery on 20220617, Hx of colon cancer s/p OP and Hx of arrhythmia.
    • She sufferred from sudden onset of dyspnea and elvated D-dimer.
      • Chest CT showed right pulmonary embolism
      • O2 sat 95 %, BP 135/63 mmHg, HR 87 BPM
      • CXR showed normal heart size, left platelet lesion
    • Impression
      • acute pulmonary embolism
      • Pelvic tumor and right ovarin cancer s/p debulking surgery
    • Suggest
      • monitor hemodynamics and O2 saturation
      • to arrange echocardiography and venous duplex of lower extremity
        
      • to check protein C and S, antithrombin III, ANA, lupus anticoagulant
      • clexane 60 mg H q12h if no bleeding tendency or contraindication
      • Blood transfusion to correct anemia
• 2021-01-17 Colerectal Surgery
  • Q
    • Abdominal pain > Acute central moderate pain (4-7), self-reported abdominal distension and abdominal pain. Vomiting this morning. This patient has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, she still has abdominal pain after taking medication. TOCC-
    • abdominal fullness and intermittent cramping pain for three days, no radiation to back
    • nausea and vomiting for three times
    • no diarrhea
    • denied fever
    • bilateral pelvic pain for long time, took Ibuprofen rencently
    • PH: arrythmias under Inderal, bil. renal stones s/p ESWL; s/p appendectomy
    • Allergy: nil
  • A
    • suspect D colon lesion with obstruction
    • please NPO with hydration 2500ml QD + antibiotics treatment
    • T loop colostomy if still obstruction
    • NG tube free drain is suggested

[surgical operation]

• 2022-06-23
  • Surgery
    • Right pulmonary artery EKOS (EkoSonic endovascular system) catheter implantation (12cm) under fluoroscopy
  • Finding
    • Intra-op fluoroscopy confirmed submassive emboli at RPA superior trunk and inter-lobar branch
    • EKOS catheters were inserted at desired target positions.
• 2022-06-17
  • Surgery
    • Debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphnode dissection + abdominal tumor excision) + enterolysis
  • Finding
    • Uterus: 8x5x3 cm, normal looking
    • cervix – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • right ovary and tube: ROV 8x8cm solid, necrotic mass, spontaneous ruptured with bloody ascites 600c.c (whole part cut, for frozen pathology)
      • origin? may be primary ovarian cancer or metastitic colon cancer (previous colon cancer stage III, s/p subtotal colectomy + colostomy)
      • frozen pathology of right ovary – adenocarcinoma, origin to be deterimined
    • left ovary and tube: normal-looking
    • bowels and liver – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • omentum and appendix – not found due to previous resection?
    • abdominal tumor (located on bladder surface) – cancer invasion?
    • abdominal tumor (located on right pelvis) – cancer invasion?
    • Bilateral pelvic iliac and obturator LNs was removed
    • CDS: bloody ascites 600c.c (cytology was sent), amnd severe bowel adhesion (due to previous s/p subtotal colectomy + colostomy and appendectomy?) was noted between ant peritoneum, bladder, bil pelvis and bowels s/p enterolysis
    • After the operation, optimal debulking surgery was achieved; no residue tumor
    • A 7mm JP drain was placed in CDS
• 2021-02-17
  • Surgery
    • Subtotal colectomy + Closure of loop colostomy      
  • Finding
    • Anastomosis : Functional end-to-end anastomosis by GIA * 2    
    • One JV at pelvic area  
• 2021-01-18
  • Surgery
    • T loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • Dilation of T colon    

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-15 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 300mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4250mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-05-29 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 620mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4350mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-04-22 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 620mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4350mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-04-08 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 620mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4350mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-03-25 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 620mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4350mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-03-11 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 285mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4490mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-02-15 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 285mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4490mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-01-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2024-01-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2023-12-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2023-11-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2023-11-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2023-10-11 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min (FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2023-09-20 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min (FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2023-08-30 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min (FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 0.25mg
• 2023-08-09 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min (FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg
• 2023-07-19 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min (FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 0.5mg
• 2023-06-20 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min (FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg SC
• 2023-05-12 - oxaliplatin 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-07 - oxaliplatin 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-17 - oxaliplatin 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-21 - oxaliplatin 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr (FOLFOX. Zhang ShouYi)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-31 - oxaliplatin 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-13 - oxaliplatin 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-22 - oxaliplatin 90mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-01 - oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-04 - oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 150mL 90min + oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-23 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-08 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2022-07-22 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4590mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2021-05-14 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4530mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-04-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 137mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2021-04-16 - oxaliplatin 60mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-23 ~ undergoing - Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 3# BID
• 2021-06-25 ~ 2021-11-29 - Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 2# BID

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2024-07-23

[evaluating treatment resistance: 4-fold increase in tumor markers and disease progression]

Lab results showed a fourfold increase in both CEA and CA199 tumor markers in July. Early July CT scans revealed suspected mechanical colonic obstruction secondary to metallic stent occlusion, progressive liver and lung metastases, and enlarged metastatic nodes in the paratracheal and para-aortic spaces. These indicate that the disease has developed resistance to the Erbitux + FOLFIRI regimen. Next-line therapy might need to be considered.

• 2024-07-22 CEA (NM) 27.397 ng/ml

• 2024-07-02 CEA (NM) 7.355 ng/ml

• 2024-05-10 CEA (NM) 6.076 ng/ml

• 2024-04-17 CEA (NM) 4.699 ng/ml

• 2024-04-09 CEA (NM) 4.572 ng/ml

• 2024-03-22 CEA (NM) 4.149 ng/ml

• 2024-02-27 CEA (NM) 2.899 ng/ml

• 2024-07-22 CA-199 (NM) 25.661 U/ml

• 2024-07-02 CA-199 (NM) 6.732 U/ml

• 2024-05-10 CA-199 (NM) 7.109 U/ml

• 2024-04-17 CA-199 (NM) 6.103 U/ml

2024-01-30

[propranolol dosage consideration following new BP data]

Lab data from 2024-01-29 and vital signs from the TPR panel appear largely within normal limits. However, the BP reading on the morning of 2024-01-30 was 98/51 mmHg, which is not considered high. Based on the clinical context, it might be feasible to slightly reduce the dosage of Propranolol (Propranolol) if deemed appropriate.

2023-07-05

[leukopenia]

• The temporal changes in the WBC count are summarized in the following table, where records marked with an asterisk represent WBC counts < 3K/uL.

  • 2023-07-03 WBC 2.81 x10^3/uL *
  • 2023-07-01 WBC 3.68 x10^3/uL
  • 2023-06-29 WBC 4.66 x10^3/uL
  • 2023-06-28 WBC 3.10 x10^3/uL
  • 2023-06-27 WBC 2.23 x10^3/uL * filgrastim
  • 2023-06-26 WBC 2.48 x10^3/uL *
    
  • 2023-06-20 WBC 9.57 x10^3/uL irinotecan - can be associated with leukopenia (63% to 96%, grades 3/4: 14% to 28%)
  • 2023-06-14 WBC 5.16 x10^3/uL
  • 2023-06-07 WBC 5.72 x10^3/uL
  • 2023-05-12 WBC 5.62 x10^3/uL oxaliplatin
  • 2023-04-28 WBC 4.95 x10^3/uL
  • 2023-04-07 WBC 6.58 x10^3/uL oxaliplatin
  • 2023-03-17 WBC 7.04 x10^3/uL oxaliplatin

• The dosage of irinotecan used on 2023-06-20 was adjusted down from the standard 180mg/m2 to 160mg/m2.

• On 2023-07-03, the ANC was 2.81K/uL x 41.9% = 1177/uL, which is a grade 2 neutropenia (1000~1499/uL). If this value occurs during a therapy cycle, a further decrease of 20mg/m2 to 140mg/m2 could be considered.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-08 SONO - thyroid
  • Ultrasound Echo: Uneven Echo
  • Ultrasound results - nodules: R’t: 0.30.20.3 cm; 1.10.81.5 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multiple thyroid nodules, Autoimmune thyroid disease
• 2024-07-19, -04-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Follicular lymphoma
  • Findings:
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
    • There is no focal abnormality in the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, & both kidneys.
    • There is no evidence of ascites.
    • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
    • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
    • There is no evidence of intrinsic or extrinsic bladder mass.
    • There is no focal lesion over the omentum.
• 2024-06-18 SONO - breast
  • Probably bilateral breasts fibroadenomas. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS category 2, Benign finding.
• 2024-04-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (110 - 29) / 110 = 73.64%
    • LVEF (%) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with indeterminated LV filling pressure; mildly dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial tricuspid regurgitation.
• 2024-02-21 SONO - thyroid
  • Findings: R’t : 0.30.20.3 cm ; 1.10.81.5 cm
  • Diagnosis: multiple thyroid nodules, autoimmune thyroid disease
• 2024-01-29 SONO - breast
  • Bilateral breast tumors, r/o fibroadenomas. Suggest follow up.
  • BI-RADS2. benign finding
• 2024-01-29 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: lymphoma
  • With and without contrast CT of abdomen - pelvis revealed:
    • Mild splenomegaly. Tiny liver cysts. S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
  • IMP:
    • Mild splenomegaly. Tiny liver cysts.
• 2023-12-07 Ocular Fundus Photography
  • fundus : mild NPDR with hard exudate ou ou
• 2023-10-13 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Follicular lymphoma
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified a cystic lesion (2.4cm) at left axillary region. is not noted again in the current CT.
  • Impression:
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
• 2023-07-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Follicular lymphoma
  • Impression:
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
    • Prior CT identified a cystic lesion (2.4 cm) at left axillary region is not noted again.
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 2.3cm) at bil. axillary regions, inguinal regions, mediastinum, mesentery and para-aortic space are not noted again.
• 2023-07-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (76.4 - 25.8) / 76.4 = 66.23%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2023-06-20 Mammography
  • Impression: No mammographic evidence of malignancy, suggest clinical correlation and regular follow up.
  • BI-RADS: Category 1: negative. - annual screening.
• 2023-06-08 Sono-guide aspiration of right thyroid
  • Benign follicular nodule
    
  • Two wet smears show colloid, blood, lymphocytes, pigmented macrophages and benign follicular cell clusters with focal reactive atypia.
• 2023-05-10 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2023-05-05 Thyroid Ultrasound
  • Echo: Heterogeneous echo
  • Ultrasound Result - Nodules:
    • Right side: 0.30.20.4 cm ; 1.10.91.5 cm
  • Diagnosis: Multinodular goiter, Autoimmune thyroid disease
• 2023-04-18, -04-14 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • There are several nodular opacities on both lung and Patchy consolidation at right lower lung. Please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
• 2023-04-13 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
• 2023-04-12 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Follicular lymphoma
  • Findings:
    • There are several patchy consolidations of the RML, RLL and LLL of the lung.
      • In addition, few nodular infiltrations in RUL and LUL of the lung are suspected.
      • Bronchopneumonia is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Mild bilateral pleura effusion are noted.
    • Prior CT identified a cystic lesion (7.8cm) at left axillary region. is noted again, marked decreasing in size to 2.4 cm.
    • Prior CT identified some LNs (up to 2.3cm) at bil. axillary regions, inguinal regions, mediastinum, mesentery and para-aortic space are noted again, decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified prominence in size of the spleen (long axis: 11.8 cm) is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 10.5 cm.
  • Impression:
    • Bronchopneumonia on both lungs are suspected.
• 2023-04-08 CXR
  • Consolidation in right lower lung.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2023-03-06 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2023-01-17 Sacrum & Coccyx
  • Spondylolisthesis of L4-5 or L5-S1 (< Grade I) is noted.
  • There is no identifiable osteoblastic or osteolytic bony lesion recognized in the current radiography. Please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
• 2023-01-03, 2022-11-30 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2022-11-29 Whole body PET scan
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above (stage III).
• 2022-11-28 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Bone marrow, buttock, biopsy — Free from lymphoma involvement
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of two strips of bone marrow tissue measuring up to 1.8 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm in size, fixed in B-5 solution. Grossly, it was red-tan in color and bony hard in consistence. All embedded for sections after short decalcification.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION -Relatively normocellularity for her age, 40% -No increase of blast -A few lymphocyte aggregates, a mixture of T and B cells, interstitial or paratrabecular distribution, CD10(-) and Bcl-6(-), compatible with benign aggregates and free from follicular lymphoma involvement -Immunohistochemistry: CD3(+), CD20(+), CD34(+ for blast), CD10(-) and Bcl-6(-)
• 2022-11-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (85 - 27) / 85 = 68.24%
    • LVEF (%) = 68
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
  • Normal LV diastolic function.
  • Normal RV systolic function.
  • Mild MR; mild TR.
• 2022-11-26 CT - abdomen
  • A cystic lesion (7.8cm) at left axillary region. Some LNs (up to 2.3cm) at bil. axillary regions, inguinal regions, mediastinum, mesentery and retroperitoeum. Splenomegaly.
• 2022-11-17 Thyroid Ultrasound
  • R’t : 0.30.20.3 cm ; 1.10.91.5 cm
  • Multinodular Goiter, Autoimmune thyroid disease
• 2022-11-09 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Lymph node, left mediastinum, group 5, dissection — Follicular lymphoma, grade 1
    • B: Lymph node, left mediastinum, group 11, dissection — Follicular lymphoma, grade 1
    • C: Lymph node, left axillary, dissection — Follicular lymphoma, grade 1
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several lymph nodes measuring up to 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm. All for section in one cassette A.
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of a lymph node measuring 1.3 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm. All for section in one cassette B.
    • C: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several lymph nodes measuring up to 4.0 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm. Representative sections are taken in 4 cassettes C1-4.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections of specimens A, B, and C show enlarged lymph nodes with closely packed, atypical follicles.
    • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), BCL2(+), BCL6(+), CD10(+), CD43(-), Cyclin D1(-), CD15(-), and CD30(-).
    • The centroblasts are < 5/HPF. The results are consistent with grade 1 follicular lymph
• 2022-10-17 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lymph node, left axillary, core needle biopsy — reactive lymphoid hyperplasia
  • Description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of 2 tissue fragments measuring up to 0.8x 0.1x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they are brownish and elastic.
    • Microscopically, it shows hyperplasia of small-type lymphocytes.
    • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK(-), CD3 (immunoreative at T-cells), CD20 (immunoreative at B-cells),
• 2022-10-13 CT - chest
  • Indication:
    • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • Unspecified lump in breast
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • Extensive lymphadenopathy at left axillary region and in lesser degree at right axillary area.
      • Small lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum and subcarina region.
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • Small lymph nodes are found in the mesentery.
      • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
      • There is no ascites accumulation at abdominal cavity.
  • Imp:
    • Bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy and mediastinal, mesenterric lymphadenopathy
• 2022-10-03 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, left axillary, CNB — Negative for malignancy
• 2022-10-03 SONO - breast
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattem, Involuted
    • Focal sonographic lesion, enlarged left axillary LNs
  • Diagnosis
    • enlarged left axillary lymph nodes, suspected LAPs
  • Treatment
    • Sono-guided biopsy, Core-needle biopsy
  • Suggestion and Plan
    • arrange biopsy
    • BI-RADS 4B - intermediate suspicion of malignancy Biopsy Should Be Considered
• 2022-09-29 SONO - breast
  • CC and Indication
    • Palpable axillary lymph nodes
  • History
    • No specific risk factors
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattem
      • Involuted
    • Focal sonographic lesion
      • tiny FCDs
      • enlarged left axillary LNs
  • Diagnosis
    • Benign neoplasm of breast, infavor of benign fibrocystic disease(FCD)enlarged left, axillary lymph nodes, suspected LAPs
  • Treatment
    • Sono-guided biopsy,Core-needle biopsy
  • Suggestion and Plan
    • arrange biopsy
    • chest CT scan
    • BI-RADS 4B - intermediate suspicion of malignancy Biopsy Should Be Considered
• 2022-08-18 Thyroid Ultrasound
  • R’t : 0.20.10.3 cm ; 1.00.71.5 cm
  • Multinodular Goiter
• 2022-04-19 SONO - breast
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattem, Involuted
    • Focal sonographic lesion, tiny FCDs
  • Diagnosis
    • Benign neoplasm of breast, infavor of benign fibrocystic disease (FCD)
  • Treatment
    • No need to biopsy
  • Suggestion and Plan
    • Regular OPD follow-up, Follow up breast sonography in next OPD visit
    • BI-RADS 2 - Benign Finding

[surgical operation]

• 2022-10-03
  • Surgery
    • Lymph node biopsy
    • Intraoperative sonography (19002B)
  • Finding
    • IOUS: multiple enlarged axillary LNs, suspected LAPs, or occult breast cancer with axillary LAPs

[chemoimmunotherapy]

• 2024-10-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 10hr (rituximab maintenance, Q3M x8 cycles for 2 years)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 10hr (rituximab maintenance, Q3M x8 cycles for 2 years)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-09 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 10hr (rituximab maintenance, Q3M x8 cycles for 2 years)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-09 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 10hr (rituximab maintenance, Q3M x8 cycles for 2 years)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-02 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min (rituximab maintenance, Q3M x8 cycles for 2 years, vincristine will be DC next time)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-05 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr + vincristine 1mg NS 50mL 10min (rituximab maintenance, Q3M x8 cycles for 2 years, vincristine will be DC next time)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-27 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 50mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 5mg/tab 18# 90mg QD PO D1-D5 (R-CHOP Q3W) (WBC 180/uL 2023-04-08)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-D3
• 2023-03-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 50mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 5mg/tab 18# 90mg QD PO D1-D5 (R-CHOP Q3W) (WBC 760/uL 2023-03-16)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-D3
• 2023-02-13 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 5mg/tab 18# 90mg QD PO D1-D5 (R-COP, leukopenia, WBC 620/uL 2022-12-13)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-D3
• 2023-01-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 50mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 5mg/tab 18# 90mg QD PO D1-D5 (R-CHOP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-D3
• 2022-12-20 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 50mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 5mg/tab 18# 90mg QD PO D1-D5 (R-CHOP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-D3
• 2022-12-01 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 12hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 50mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 5mg/tab 18# 90mg QD PO D1-D5 (R-CHOP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-D3

Rituximab (intravenous) including biosimilars - 2024-04-09 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rituximab-intravenous-including-biosimilars-drug-information

• Follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell, previously untreated (Rituxan and rituximab biosimilars): IV: 375 mg/m2 on day 1 of each chemotherapy cycle for up to 8 doses (in combination with first-line chemotherapy).
  • Maintenance therapy (as a single agent, in patients with partial or complete response to rituximab plus chemotherapy): Note: Begin 8 weeks after completion of rituximab in combination with chemotherapy. IV: 375 mg/m2 once every 8 weeks for 12 doses.
• Relapsed/Refractory, low-grade or follicular CD20-positive, B-cell (Rituxan and rituximab biosimilars): IV: 375 mg/m2 once weekly for 4 or 8 doses (as a single agent). Re-treatment following disease progression: 375 mg/m2 once weekly for 4 doses.
  • Follicular lymphoma, relapsed (single-agent therapy; off-label dosing): IV: 375 mg/m2 once weekly for 4 doses followed by 375 mg/m2 once every 2 months for 4 additional doses.
  • Follicular lymphoma, relapsed/refractory, maintenance therapy (as a single agent, in patients with response to induction therapy; off-label dosing): IV: 375 mg/m2 every 3 months until relapse or for maximum duration of 2 years.
  • Follicular lymphoma, relapsed/refractory (off-label combination): IV: 375 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of cycle 1 (28-day cycle), followed by 375 mg/m2 on day 1 every 28 days of cycles 2 to 5 (in combination with lenalidomide).

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2024-04-09

The patient was found to have mild microcytic anemia and hypomagnesemia.

MgSO4 is currently being administered, and iron supplementation might be added to address the anemia.

• 2024-04-08 HGB 11.6 g/dL
• 2024-04-08 MCV 72.4 fL
• 2024-04-08 Mg (Magnesium) 1.5 mg/dL

2023-07-06

• This patient has only visited our hospital in the past three months, mainly attending the hemato-oncology department, followed by the metabolism and endocrinology department. The former is for the treatment of follicular lymphoma, while the latter is for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• The Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID and Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 1# QD prescribed on 2023-05-12 by the metabolism and endocrinology department have been listed as patient-carried items in the active medication list. No medication reconciliation issues have been identified.

• The last CT is dated on 2023-04-12, now in the beginning of July, a new CT scan could be considered to be arranged.

2023-04-10

• The patient’s ANC was 12.7/uL on 2023-04-08. However, after receiving lenograstim 250ug daily since that day, her ANC increased to 1725/uL on 2023-04-10.
• The patient has been experiencing intermittent fever since 2023-04-08. She is currently being treated with cefepime 2g Q8H for neutropenic fever.
• The management of serum glucose has been better during this hospitalization as it has not exceeded 200mg/dL except for the first day, which is an improvement compared to before.
• There is no problem with the active prescription when it comes to medication reconciliation.

2023-03-07

• WBC > 5K/uL post last leukopenia (WBC 620/uL 2022-12-13).
• The patient’s pre-prandial blood sugar level has increased from 208 to 225 mg/dL during this hospitalization. If hyperglycemia persists or worsens, the addition of some insulin regimen may be beneficial.

2023-02-14

• A leukopenia event was observed (WBC 620/uL 2022-12-13). The R-CHOP was changed to the R-COP (hold doxorubicin, 2023-02-13 lab WBC 2.65K/uL, Neutrophil 55% => ANC 1450/uL) during this hospitalization.
• The level of blood sugar is rising (127 -> 170 -> 232mg/dL). For individuals with pre-existing diabetes, their diabetes medications might need to be adjusted while taking steroids (R-COP’s P). If preprandial blood sugar level >= 200mg/dL, it is suggested to add some insulin to mitigate the steroid-induced hyperglycemia. (ref: Steroid hyperglycemia: Prevalence, early detection and therapeutic recommendations: A narrative review. World J Diabetes. 2015;6(8):1073-1081. doi:10.4239/wjd.v6.i8.1073)

2023-01-17

• 2023-01-10 lab data showed HGB 10.5g/dL, MCV 69.4fL, MCH 20.8pg, MCHC 30.0g/dL. These readings were all below their normal ranges.

• Assessment based on the above lab items:

  • MCV (mean corpuscular volume) is the average volume (size) of the RBCs. Microcytosis (low MCV), a decreased MCV (usually <80 fL) reflects a defect in cellular hemoglobin synthesis. Iron deficiency and thalassemia are the most likely causes of a very low MCV (<80 fL).
  • MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) is the average hemoglobin content in a RBC. A low MCH is typically reflected in an enlarged area of central pallor in RBCs on the peripheral blood smear (greater than one-third of the RBC diameter), which defines “hypochromia” on the blood smear. This may be seen in iron deficiency and thalassemia.
  • MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) is the average hemoglobin concentration per RBC. Very low MCHC values are typical of iron deficiency anemia

• Recommendation:

  • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg/tab) 1~2# BID PO

2022-12-21

• Pre-prandial FS glucose levels recorded as 222, 346, 241 mg/dL, under current oral metformin and RI injection, still remain high, so it might be appropriate to gradually increase the dose of RI by 2 to 3 units or to add back Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) QD.
• A grade 4 leukopenia event occurred 2 weeks after the first R-CHOP treatment (WBC 620/uL 2022-12-13). The event is no more observed after immediate administration of G-CSF for the next 3 consecutive days. WBC levels might be monitored closely after chemotherapy, especially for the first 1 to 2 weeks.
• The bowl movement in this patient reached four times during the first half of the day 2022-12-21. Loperamide can help with short-term diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome. Loperamide can also be used for recurring or longer lasting diarrhoea from bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and short bowel syndrome.

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-08-01 CT - neck
  • Indication: Sarcoma of left buccal mucosa
  • Findings:
    • Known a case of left buccal sarcoma S/P operation and neck dissection. Lobulated mass lesion over left-side of neck, showing focal necrosis and heterogeneous enhancement. Encasement of left ICA-CCA by this tumor. Suggest check cerebral angiography and carotid stenting to prevent carotid blow-out syndrome.
    • S/P left mandibular reconstruction.
• 2024-07-26 CT - brain
  • Imp: no acute intracranial hemorrhage
• 2024-07-26 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-09-21 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the left orbital floor, left maxillary sinus and left buccal region, compatible with a malignant tumor.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some right neck level I to II lymph nodes, in some right neck level V lymph nodes and in some right supraclavicular lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes should be watched out.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left parotid gland. The nature is to be determined (a metastatic lesion? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammatory process is more likely.
• 2023-09-20 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (117 - 41) / 117 = 64.96%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 65
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV,RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR,TR,AR
• 2023-09-20 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Kidney
      • Anechoic lesions was noted at bilateral kidney(right: 1. 35cm, 0.63 cm ; left: 1.73cm)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Renal cysts, both kidney
• 2023-09-19 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: Sarcoma of left buccal mucosa
  • Findings
    • Post fat-containing flap reconstruction surgery with clips/sutures retention and/or bony defect at left buccal, mandible region.
    • Large lobulated tumor mass was noted in left orbital floor, maxillary sinus floor, within sinus and around left buccal region.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor..
    • Multiple abnormal enlarged lymph nodes in left retropharyngeal space, left parotid gland, right level I-II-III spaces and supraclavicular fossa.
  • IMP:
    • Post OP, large recurrent tumor in left orbital floor, maxillary sinus floor, within sinus and around left anterior buccal region.
    • Multiple bil. neck LAPs.
• 2023-09-13 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Indurative mass, left buccal mucosa, incisional biopsy — Malignancy, favor sarcoma
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of ulcer with bacteria and subepithelial proliferative atypical ovoid or short spidle cells with nuclear pleomorphism, frequent mitoses and osteoclast-like giant cells.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK(-), P63(+, scatter), vimentin(+, diffusely), P16(-) and P53(+, scatter) and CDX2(-) for atypical cells. According to clinical information, the differential diagnoses include sarcoma or carcinosarcoma. However, some diagnostic diversity exists due to soft tissue tumor on limited specimen and IHC diversity. Tumor excison is advised for further evaluation. Closely follow up.
• 2023-07-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.4cm).
  • Impression:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-04-26 Colonoscopy
  • Finding
    • The scope reach the anastomosis under fair colon preparation.
    • no obvoius recurrence
  • Diagnosis:
    • no obvoius recurrence
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
• 2023-04-12 SONO - abdomen
  • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 1.7 cm in size at left kidney.
• 2023-01-20 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.4cm).
    • Prior CT identified a ground-glass opacity at LLL of the lung is not noted again. Follow up is indicated.
  • Impression:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.

[MedRec]

• 2021-08-16 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • A: Cecal CA pT4bN0 cM0, Dx in appendectomy pathological report & s/p SILS right hemicolectomy on 2021-08-04.
• 2024-08-16 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Plan: CT-simulation will be arranged on 8/19. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the preOP tumor bed and adjacent region. RT will start around 8/23 or 24.
• 2021-08-14 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • A/P
    • Post-op CCRT was suggested due to high risk stage IIC
    • Perforation and retroperitoineum invasion
• 2021-07-12 ~ 2021-07-16 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang JianHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix pT4aN0M0 stage IIB status post laparoscopic appendectomy and laparoscopic adhesiolysis on 2021-07-13
  • CC
    • Abdominal distension and dull pain over RLQ for 1 week on 2021/04/04 ~ 2021/04/11, r/o perforated appendicitis with phlegmon s/p antibiotic control
  • Present illness
    • Mr. Chuang is a 52 year-old male with past history of buccal cancer s/p surgery, chemotherapy, and radial therapy 15 years ago.
    • He had suffered from abdominal distension and dull pain for 1 week on 2021/04/04 ~ 2021/04/09. Symptoms progressed and dull pain localized to RLQ. Thus, he went to LMD for help on 2021/04/09 and stool impaction was impressed. However, laxatives didn’t improve the condition. He couldn’t tolerate the progressive severe pain, so that he came to our ER for help on 2021/04/11.
    • Contrast abdominal CT showed appendicitis and cecum colitis. Perforated appendicitis or cecal diverticulitis with phlegmon formation was impressed. Therefore, he was admitted to our ward and received antibiotics treatment with Vanco + Mepem was used during 2024/04/11 ~ 2024/04/13.
    • Under appendicitis perforation with phelgmon formation was impressed. After fully explaination the treatment surgical of method, this patient decided to treat surgically. PE revealed no McBurney’s point tenderness, no Rovsing’s sign, no psoas sign, nor obturator sign. Lab data on 2021/07/12 showed WBC: 5650, neutrophil: 52.9%.
    • He was admitted for interval appendectomy on 2021/07/13.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admittion, Abdominal CT with contrast revealed a residual abscess about 3.8cm in RLQ on 2021-07-12. He underwent of laparoscopic appendectomy and laparoscopic adhesiolysis on 2021-07-13.
    • Finding gangrenous necorosis, residual abscess formation and small bowel adhesion at cecum during surgery. Therefore, Flumarin was used after surgery.
    • The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. Removed JP and then he was discharged and take oral antibioticon 2021-07-16 and OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 6D
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 6D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 6D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 6D
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID 6D
• 2021-04-11 ~ 2021-04-15 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang JianHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Perforated appendicitis with phlegmon formation
  • CC
    • abdominal distension and dull pain for 2 weeks.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 52 year-old male with past history of tongue cancer s/p OP, RT and chemo. This time he suffered from abdominal distension and dull pain for 2 weeks.
    • According to himself, the pain worsened over time and localized to RLQ so he visited LMD 3 days ago where stool impaction was told. However, symtpoms progressed these days so he came to our ER for help. He denied fever, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. He also had normal stool passage everyday.
    • In ER, PE showed RLQ tenderness with muscle guarding. Rovsing’s sign, obturator sign and psoas sign were all positive. Lab data showed leukocytosis with elevated CRP (Hb:13.5 g/dL, WBC:17.38 *10^3/uL, CRP:20.23 mg/dL).
    • Contrast abdominal CT showed appendicitis and cecum colitis. Suspect abscess or inflammed diverticulum at cecum. Therefore, he was admitted to our ward for antibiotic treatment and further evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 52 year-old was admitted due to progressive right lower quadrant pain with nausea. Acute appendicitis without rupture was impressed by CT. Mepem and Vancomycin were used for 3 days. Re-check lab data revealed improved of leukocytosis.
    • The treatment course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. Then he was discharged on 110/4/15 and OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Cinolone FC (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC 7D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNTID 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# PRNHS 5D

[surgical operation]

• 2021-08-04
  • Surgery
    • SILS Right-hemicolectomy and adhesionolysis
  • Finding
    • Appendical tumor with perforation and adhesion
    • Severe adhesion on RLQ
    • Anastomosis by GIA 75/4.8mm *2
• 2021-07-13
  • Surgery
    • laparoscopic appendectomy
    • laparoscopic adhesiolysis
  • Finding
    • appendix: gangrenous necorosis, residual abscess formation
    • small bowel adhesion at cecum

[chemotherapy]

• 2022-04-25

• 2022-04-15

• 2022-03-24

• 2022-03-17

• 2022-03-09

• 2022-03-01

• 2022-02-22

• 2022-01-24

• 2022-07-17

• 2022-01-10

• 2022-01-04

• 2021-12-27

• 2021-12-20

• 2021-11-29

• 2021-11-23

• 2021-11-15

• 2021-11-10

• 2021-11-01

• 2021-10-25

• 2021-09-27

• 2021-09-20

• 2021-09-13

• 2021-09-06

• 2021-08-30

• 2021-08-26

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2024-10-04

[switching Dulcolax to suppository form and crushing Kisqali for immediate tube feeding use]

For tube feeding considerations:

• Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is enteric-coated, and crushing it could affect the upper digestive tract. It’s recommended to switch to a suppository form instead.

• Kisqali FC (ribociclib) is film-coated, not enteric-coated, and does not cause staining when crushed. It’s advised to crush, dissolve, and administer it immediately to the patient. (source: Norvatis Ms Yang 0928-812-181. Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib) can also apply this method)

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-09-11 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P PERM catheter insertion
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2024-09-10 Lung Function Test
  • Spirometry:
    • Normal baseline study
    • no significant bronchodilator response
  • Lung volume:
    • Normal SVC, TLC, RV and RV/TLC, no air-trapping
    • Normal airway resistance but mild decrease DLco
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal baseline study without air-trapping
    • no significant bronchodilator response
    • Normal airway resistance but mild decrease DLco
• 2024-08-01 PET
  • In comparison with the study on 2024/02/02, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the left oraopharynx, left tongue base and multiple left neck level II, III and V lymph nodes all disappeared, compatible with complete response to the therapy.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left adrenal tumor. Some kind of adrenal tumor such as adenoma may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the urinary bladder, urethra, colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely. However, please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-30 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • Prescription x3
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BIDAC
    • Ezetrol (ezetimibe 10mg) 1# QD
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# PRNQL
• 2022-03-24 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB type, at least Lugano stage III, PS:1
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 70-year-old man has histories of diabetes mellitus and hypertension for years under regular medication control. The patient has history of left neck level Vb tumor status post excision on 2018-12-28 by our VS. Su. This time, the patient noted a right neck palpable mass for one week. He came to our ENT OPD for help. Physical examination revealed right neck level V a 3 cm movable firm mass without tenderness. Fiberscope revealed right pyfiorm sinus medial wall mass and left aryepiglottic folds mass.
    • We arrange neck CT on 2022-03-14 which showed R/O a right palatine tonsil cancer with right retropharygeal and bilateral neck LAPs as mentioned above. A Small enhancing nodule in right medial pyriform sinus and possibly in left AE fold also were noted.
    • The patient underwent the operation of: 1. Excision of oropharyngeal tonsillar tumor, right; 2. Laryngomicrosurgery excision of right pyrifor apex tumor + left tongue  base tumor; 3. Regional neck dissection, right level Va+Vb. The whole procedure performed smoothly, and the patient tolerated the procedure well.
    • The surgical frozen section revealed Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB type.
    • PET was performed on 2022/03/25 which showed There was increased FDG uptake in multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 26.30, delay: 30.67), bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 16.23, delay: 26.82), bilateral axillary lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 20.90, delay: 30.12) and multiple abdominal lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 13.12, delay: 19.11). Besides, there was increased FDG uptake in the region about right tonsil (SUVmax early: 10.70, delay: 7.34) and in a focal area in the region about lower portion of the esophagus (SUVmax early: 8.08, delay: 10.41).
    • With the diagnosis of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB type with multiple bilateral neck lymph nodes, bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, bilateral axillary lymph nodes, right tonsil and in lower portion of the esophagus and paraaortic LNs involvement, Lugano stage IIIE at least, PS:1. He was admitted for further management
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy for lymphoma staging on 2022/03/28. Port-A insertion on 2022/03/29. With the relatively stable condition, he was discharged on 2022/03/30 and next admission was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H

[surgical operation]

• 2024-02-06
  • Surgery
    • Excision of left tongue base tumor
    • Laryngomicrosurgery and tumor mapping
  • Finding
    • L tongue base tumor, suspect malignancy (recurrent DLBCL > changes of SCC)
• 2023-03-27
  • Surgery
    • TURBT  
  • Finding
    • Multiple hypervascular carpet like tumors in the bladder, mainly at the left side and right side of dome
    • all papillary tumors are 0.1-0.2 cm much smaller than resecton loop
  • Risk evaluation:
    • Tumor size: <=3cm (V), >3cm()
    • Multifocality: Multifocal(V), solitary()
    • Recurrence within 1 year: Yes(V), No()
• 2022-10-07
  • Surgery
    • TURBT + cystoscopic random biopsy
  • Finding
    • Two small papillary tumor with hypervascularity was noted in right posterior wall of bladder.    
    • A erythematous mucosa at left dome -> TURBT third specimen
  • Risk evaluation:
    • Tumor size: <=3cm (V), >3cm()
    • Multifocality: Multifocal(V), solitary()
    • Recurrence within 1 year: Yes(), No(V)
• 2022-06-27
  • Surgery
    • TURBT        
    • right ureterorenoscopic exam & double-J stenting        
  • Finding
    • A small tumor with was noted at right lateral wall of bladder(not papillary, pointed shape)
    • small edema with hypervascular of bladder posterior –> suspect Foley catheter irritated
  • Risk evaluation:
    • Tumor size: <=3cm (+), >3cm()
    • Multifocality: Multifocal(), solitary(+)*
    • Recurrence within 1 year: Yes(), No(+)
• 2022-03-15
  • Surgery
    • Excision of oropharyngeal tonsillar tumor, right
    • Laryngomicrosurgery excision of right pyrifor apex tumor+ left tongue base tumor
    • Regional neck dissection, right level Va+Vb
  • Finding
    • 2022/03/14 CT: Neck: R/O a R palatine tonsil CA (2.2cm) with R retropharygeal and bil. neck LAPs as mentioned above. A Small enhancing nodule in right medial pyriform sinus and possibly in left AE fold also were noted.
    • Tumor tonsillectomy, right (sent for frozen section)
    • LMS excision of right pyfiorm apex tumor+ left tongue base tumor
    • Vab junction tumor adherent to CN 11 and the latter was well preserved
• 2018-12-28
  • Diagnosis
    • neck mass, left level Vb
  • PCS code
    • 64116B
    • Benign neck massexcision (simple)
  • Finding
    • level Vb mass, deep

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-09-12 - busulfan 32.mg/kg 218mg NS 300mL 3hr D1-3 + etoposide 400mg/m2 700mg NS 35mL 6hr D3-4 + cyclophosphamide 50mg/kg 3400mg NS 330mL 4hr D5-6 (BuCyE)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-6 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-6 + palonosetron 250ug D1-2 + granisetron 2mg D3-6 + aprepitant 125mg PO D5-6 + NS 250mL D1-6

• 2024-07-02 - rituximab 375mg/m2 680mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + methylprednisolone 500mg/m2 900mg NS 100mL 30min D2-5 + etoposide 40mg/m2 73mg NS 250mL 1hr D2-5 + cisplatin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 500mL 18hr D2-5 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3650mg NS 500mL 2hr D6 (R-ESHAP)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-6 + palonosetron 250ug D2-6 + NS 250mL D1-6

• 2024-06-03 - (R-GemOx)

• 2024-05-20 - (R-GemOx)

• 2024-04-29 - (R-GemOx)

• 2024-04-15 - (R-GemOx)

• 2024-04-01 - (R-GemOx)

• 2024-03-15 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 185mg D5W 500mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

• 2024-02-29 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + oxaliplatin 100mg/m2 185mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min D2 (R-GemOx)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

• 2023-08-09 - Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 120mg ST BI 1hr

• 2023-08-02 - Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 120mg ST BI 1hr

• 2023-07-26 - Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 120mg ST BI 1hr

• 2023-07-19 - Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 120mg ST BI 1hr

• 2023-07-12 - Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 120mg ST BI 1hr

• 2023-07-05 - Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 120mg ST BI 1hr

• 2023-06-28 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-11-30 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-11-23 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-11-16 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-11-09 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-11-02 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-10-26 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-10-07 - mitomycin-C 30mg ST BI 1hr

• 2022-08-29 - rituximab 375mg/m2 684mg NS 500mL 6hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1300mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 500mL 2hr D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 25mg PO QID D2-6 (R-CHOP)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

• 2022-08-05 - (R-CHOP)

• 2022-07-07 - (R-CHOP)

• 2022-05-30 - (R-CHOP)

• 2022-05-03 - (R-CHOP)

• 2023-04-12 - (R-CHOP)

Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin - 2024-03-18 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/intravesical-bacillus-calmette-guerin-drug-information

• Bladder cancer
  • TICE BCG: Induction: Intravesicular:
    • One dose (~50 mg or 1 vial) instilled into the bladder (retain for 2 hours) once weekly for 6 weeks beginning 7 to 14 days after biopsy (may repeat cycle 1 time if tumor remission not achieved), followed by maintenance therapy of ~50 mg (one vial) approximately once a month for at least 6 to 12 months.
  • Guideline recommendations:
    • According to the American Urological Association/Society of Urologic Oncology guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer, and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer clinical practice guideline on immunotherapy for the treatment of urothelial cancer, BCG (intravesical) induction and 1 year of maintenance therapy should be considered for intermediate-risk disease; in high-risk disease, induction and 3 years of maintenance therapy should be administered.

Mitomycin (intravenous and intravesical) (systemic) - 2024-03-18 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/mitomycin-intravenous-and-intravesical-systemic-drug-information

• Bladder cancer (off-label use):
  • Muscle invasive: IV (mitomycin injection solution):
    • 12 mg/m2 on day 1 (in combination with fluorouracil and radiation).
  • Nonmuscle invasive (off-label route): Intravesicular instillation of mitomycin injection solution:
    • Low risk of recurrence (uncomplicated): Intravesical ar instillation: 40 mg as a single dose postoperatively; retain in bladder for 1 to 2 hours.
    • Increased risk of recurrence: Intravesical ar instillation: 20 mg weekly for 6 weeks, followed by 20 mg monthly for 3 years; retain in bladder for 1 to 2 hours or 40 mg weekly for 6 weeks (with urine alkalinization and decreased urine volume to increase drug concentration); retain in bladder for 2 hours.

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2024-10-04

[left-shifted WBC count sustained without G-CSF support]

Since 2024-10-01, after discontinuing G-CSF, the WBC count has decreased from its peak but remains within the lower end of the reference range. The WBC differential count shows a left shift, suggesting that white blood cells can likely sustain themselves following autologous blood stem cell transplant.

Blood glucose levels have stabilized around 200 ± 50 mg/dL, which is acceptable. Occasional tachycardia is noted, but TPR remains generally stable. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-10-04 Neutrophil 71.4 %

• 2024-10-04 Metamyelocyte 2.9 %

• 2024-10-04 Myelocyte 8.6 %

• 2024-10-04 WBC 3.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-02 WBC 6.45 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-01 WBC 8.78 x10^3/uL

2024-10-01

[WBC rise and neutrophil normalization allow G-CSF discontinuation, continued hypokalemia requires potassium supplementation despite spironolactone]

On post-autoPBSCT day 8, the WBC showed a slight increase, and by day 10 and day 12, the rise became more pronounced, with neutrophil percentages falling within a normal range. As a result, G-CSF can be discontinued.

• 2024-10-01 WBC 8.78 x10^3/uL D12

• 2024-09-29 WBC 1.60 x10^3/uL D10

• 2024-09-27 WBC 0.16 x10^3/uL D 8

• 2024-09-25 WBC 0.02 x10^3/uL D 6

• 2024-10-01 Neutrophil 71.7 %

• 2024-09-29 Neutrophil 74.0 %

• 2024-09-27 Neutrophil 34.5 %

Additionally, ALT levels have notably increased to 2-3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), and administering BaoGan (silymarin) is an appropriate action.

• 2024-10-01 ALT 114 U/L
• 2024-09-29 ALT 132 U/L
• 2024-09-24 ALT 52 U/L
• 2024-09-23 ALT 44 U/L
• 2024-09-21 ALT 57 U/L
• 2024-09-20 ALT 39 U/L

Persistent hypokalemia is likely due to increased cell production leading to more potassium entering cells, so potassium supplementation should be maintained despite using spironolactone.

• 2024-10-01 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
• 2024-09-29 K (Potassium) 3.2 mmol/L
• 2024-09-24 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
• 2024-09-21 K (Potassium) 3.6 mmol/L

2024-09-26

[Urief recommended as alternative to Harnalidge in tube feeding]

Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4 mg) is not suitable for tube feeding due to its formulation. Therefore, it is recommended to switch to Urief (silodosin 8 mg) as a more appropriate alternative for managing the patient’s condition.

[day 7 post-autoPBSCT: managing pancytopenia and electrolyte imbalances]

Today marks Day 7 post auto-PBSCT, and the patient remains in the pancytopenia phase, receiving filgrastim 150 µg daily.

• 2024-09-25 WBC 0.02 x10^3/uL D 6
• 2024-09-24 WBC 0.02 x10^3/uL D 5
• 2024-09-23 WBC 0.03 x10^3/uL D 4
• 2024-09-22 WBC 0.03 x10^3/uL D 3
• 2024-09-21 WBC 0.04 x10^3/uL D 2
• 2024-09-20 WBC 1.16 x10^3/uL D 1
• 2024-09-18 WBC 3.81 x10^3/uL D-1

The patient has slightly elevated ALT, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, and hypoalbuminemia, with potassium and sodium already supplemented.

• 2024-09-24 ALT 52 U/L
• 2024-09-24 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
• 2024-09-24 Na (Sodium) 133 mmol/L
• 2024-09-24 Albumin (BCG) 3.2 g/dL
• 2024-09-24 Ca (Calcium) 2.11 mmol/L

Blood glucose is around 200 mg/dL, which is acceptable, and renal function remains normal.

No dosage adjustments for liver or kidney function are currently necessary.

[diuresis and electrolyte control with spironolactone and furosemide]

Currently, the patient is using furosemide 20 mg IVD PRNQD and 0.298% KCl (K+ 20 mEq) in 0.9% NaCl 500 mL IVD QD to address hypokalemia and mild hyponatremia.

Co-administration of furosemide and spironolactone may be considered for conditions requiring fluid overload management, while helping to balance electrolytes, especially potassium. These drugs work synergistically to enhance diuresis and minimize electrolyte disturbances.

A common starting ratio is 50 mg spironolactone to 20 mg furosemide, adjustable based on response and lab results.

2024-09-19 (not posted)

Autologous stem cell: D34+ 9.007/kg/(x 10^6), 2024/09/19 infusion from 10:09-10:25 (Stem Cell pre-weight 139g, Stem Cell post-weight 19.6g)

2024-09-11 (not posted)

The patient’s AST and ALT levels over the past few months have fluctuated between 1x to 2x the normal range, while kidney function remains stable. The patient has comorbidities of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, along with a history of bladder cancer.

• 2024-08-01 LDL-C 155 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-01 Glucose (AC) 125 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-01 HbA1c 7.9 %

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[lab data]

2024-10-04 Anti-HBc IgM Nonreactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HBc IgM Value 0.09 S/CO

2024-10-04 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-10-04 HBsAg Value 0.38 S/CO

2024-10-04 HBeAg Nonreactive
2024-10-04 HBeAg Value 0.324 S/CO

2024-10-04 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HCV Value 0.14 S/CO

2024-10-04 Anti-HAV IgG Reactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HAV IgG Value 10.20 S/CO

2024-10-04 Anti-HAV IgM Nonreactive
2024-10-04 Anti-HAV IgM Value 0.16 S/CO

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-12 ~ 2024-07-26 POMR Integrative Medicine Li Zhong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acute on chronic respiratory failure s/p Tr. with MV support
    • Healthcare-associated Pneumonia, bilateral. (sputum culture:Mixed normal flora)
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • Laryngeal cancer, right vocal fold, squamous cell carcinoma, moderate differentiated, cT1N0M0, stage I, status radiotherapy on 2018/11/14, with neck recurrence, staging rcT1N1M0, stage III
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Tracheostomy status
  • CC
    • Much sputum with SOB were noted recently.
  • Present illness
    • This 64y/o male was a case of
      • 1. Lymphoma,
      • 2. Laryngeal cancer, right vocal fold, squamous cell carcinoma, moderate differentiated, cT1N0M0, stage I,
        • s/p radiotherapy on 2018/11/14, with neck recurrence, staging rcT1N1M0, stage IIIs/p right modified radical neck dissection type I on 2019/05/31,
        • s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy {(chemotherapy with Carboplatin + Ufur (2019/7/3~8/21); s/p radiotherapy for bilateral neck (2019/7/1~8/9)}, with recurrence over left vocal fold, with right middle lobe lung metastasis, tentative staging: rcT4aN0M1, stage IVC (by PET 2023/10/16).
        • s/p Laryngomicrosurgery biopsy + tracheostomy on 2023/11/03,
        • s/p chemotherapy with Erbitux 400 + CDDP 75 D1/5FU 750 D2-D5 Q4W C1-C3 (2023/12/14~2024/02/27),
        • s/p chemotherapy with Erbitux 400 + Carbo AUC5 D1/5FU 750 D2-D5 Q4W C1-C2 (2024/03/20~2024/04/19),
      • 3. Diabetes mellitus,
      • 4. Hypertension,
      • 5. short segmental stenosis of right proximal Internal Carotid Artery and segmental luminal irregularity of right Common carotid artery status past placement of one covered-stent on 2024/06/20.
    • He regular follow-up in Cardinal Tien Hospital.
    • He just discharge in 3 July form our hospital for the impression of Tracheostomy bleeding.
    • According to the statement of the patient families and ER medical record. He change tracheal-tube on 2024-07-05. Much sputum with SOB were noted recently. Therefore, he brought to ER for help.
    • At ER, Con’s:E4VTM6; BP:189/87mmHg; HR:121 bpm; BT:36.4’C; RR:22; SPO2:100%.
    • The laboratory showed no leukocytosis. The ABG = pH:7.292/pCO2:52.0/pO2:403.3/HCO3-:24.6.
    • The CXR disclosed no active lesion. Mechanical ventilation for oxygenation supply.
    • The impression of 1) Chronic respiratory failure with maachanical ventilation supply on 2024-07-12, 2) COPD AE; he admitted to MICU for further managment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • At MICU, the patient received mechanical ventilation for oxygen supply.
    • Septic work-up was conducted, and antibiotic treatment with Brosym was prescribed for infection control.
    • Bronchodilator therapy with A+B inhalation, Spiolto, and Foster was administered for COPD exacerbation.
    • PPI with Nexium was given to prevent stress ulcers.
    • The patient began weaning from the ventilator with PSV support and tolerated a tracheostomy mask overnight since 2024-07-13 with smooth breathing pattern.
    • Due to anemia, a stool OB test was obtained (1+ on 2024-07-15), and a blood transfusion with LPRBC was performed.
    • Siruta was added for thick sputum,and also gave humidifier bottle (with O2 Flow rate:5L/min).
    • Insulin was used PRN, and metformin was prescribed for better blood sugar control.
    • MgSO4 IV was gievn to correct electrolyte imbalance.
    • Due to stable hemodynamics, the patient was transferred to our ward for further management and management on 2024/07/18.
    • MgSO4 IVD was applied for hypomagnesemia since 2024-07-18.
    • The patient can be discharged under relatively stable condition on 2024/07/24, and the OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 9D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 9D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC 9D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 2# QDAC 9D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 9D
    • Foster Evohaler (beclomethasone 100ug, formoterol 6mg; per dose) 2# BID INHL
• 2024-06-13 ~ 2024-07-03 POMR Infectious Diseases Hong BoBin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • Tracheostomy bleeding with acute respiratory failure under mechanical ventialtor
    • Pneumonia over bilateral lung, culture yield Staphylococcus aureus
    • Bacteremia, blood culture yield Kocuria kristinae
    • Right carotid angiograms reveal short segmental stenosis of right proximal Internal Carotid Artery and segmental luminal irregularity of right Common carotid artery status past placement of one covered-stent on 2024/06/20
    • Metabolic acidosis, suspect metformin associated lactic acidosis
    • Acute kidney failure
    • Laryngeal cancer, right vocal fold, squamous cell carcinoma, moderate differentiated, cT1N0M0, stage I, status radiotherapy on 2018/11/14, with neck recurrence, staging rcT1N1M0, stage III
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • Episode of massive amount tracheostomy bleeding combine massive blood clot then loss of consciousness were note since tonight around 19:00pm
  • Present illness
    • This 64y/o male was a case of Lymphoma, Laryngeal cancer s/p OP + CCRT, Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension. Regular follow-up in Cardinal Tien Hospital.
    • According to the statement of the patient families and ER medical record. This time, he has suffer from episode of massive amount tracheostomy bleeding combine massive blood clot then loss of consciousness were note since tinight around 19:00pm. Therefore she was sent to our ER.
    • At MER, the vital signs as BT:36.7’C, HR:148/min, RR:38, BP:130/69mmHg. Tracheostomy bleeding was also note, Transamin inhalation then ventialtor supply and adequate fluid supply for hydration. Empiric antiboltic as Brosym was prescrined for infection control. The blood gas showed metabolic acidosis, Jusomin 4amp iv injection was given.
    • Under the impression of Tracheostomy bleeding with acute respiratory failure under mechanical ventialtor. He was admitted to our ICU for further observation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After arriving to the MICU, ventilator full suply, Antibiotic as Tapimycin (6/14-6/26) + Targocid (6/15-) for infection control.
    • On levophed pump and Albumin 100ml st for shock status.
    • Bosmin inhalation, codeine IM and Transamin IV injection were given for tracheostomy bleeding.
    • NPO and adequate fluid supply for hydration.
    • Blood transfusion LRBC, FFP and LRP for correct pancytopenia.
    • Consult ENT replaced with RotaTrach 7.5 for better airway protection. failing to inspect the hypopharynx and larynx due to much saliva and blood clot pooling, carotid artery blowout is highly suspected, strongly suggest arranging image study for further evaluation. We explan his critical condition and hemodialysis program for the patient and his family, they can understand, they agree CTA examine and hemodialysis program. So arranged CTA examine which showed mild irregularity in the right middle CCA with increased adjacent soft tissue.
    • Due to trachostomy around still ozzing, consult radiology suspected angiography and prevention stent insertion evaluation.
    • Improve bloody sputum and neck wound less ozzing with brown color, collect wound culture and try diet from oral since 6/17, the wound culture yield Staphylococcus epidermidis and Streptococcus constellatus, fusidic for tracheostomy and neck wound.
    • Try T-Mask for weaning ventilator program since 6/18.
    • Added Actein and adequate IV injection for renal prevention.
    • On 6/20 consultation anesthesia and arrange TAE for right carotid angiograms reveal short segmental stenosis of right proximal ICA and segmental luminal irregularity of right CCA, placement of one covered-stent over right CCA, keep DAPT as bokey and plavix plus PPI for him.
    • Hold DAPT and arrange bronchoscopy due to persist bloody sputum productive, that report showed 1. Bronchitis, 2. Tracheitis 3. no active bleeding in the major airway.
    • Bleeding from bilateral lower lobes.
    • Antibiotic with tapimycin change to cefepime (6/26-) for bilateral lower lobe pneumonia.
    • Give MgSO4 IV and MgO for correct hypomagnesemia.
    • Due to his condition is stable, he will be transfer to ward for further care.
    • After arrival the ward, conscious clear, Tr. mask with O2 venturi 28 % use. Smooth breath pattern.
    • Vitamin K was given for decreased blood-streaked sputum.
    • Antibiotic with cefepime was given.
    • Mucolytics inhalation was also addition for relief sticky sputum. O2 therapy change to aerosol mask use. Blood-streaked sputum is subsided.
    • We give try room air with check O2 saturation, under room air breath without O2 desaturation found. No more fever occurs. Smooth breath pattern.
    • Under stable condition, he is discharged on 2024-07-03.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 2# QDAC 7D
    • Broen-C enteric-coated tablet (bromelain 20000 units, L-cysteine 20mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 7D
    • fusidic acid 20mg/gm BID EXT

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2024-10-04

[Comprehensive Management of Advanced Laryngeal Carcinoma]

The patient has an advanced laryngeal carcinoma with evidence of regional lymph node involvement and distant metastases to the liver. Laboratory findings corroborate hepatic dysfunction, likely secondary to metastatic disease. There is evidence of systemic inflammation, normocytic anemia, hyponatremia, and mild renal impairment.

Recommendations:

• Airway Management:
  • ENT Consultation: Assess the stability of the airway and evaluate the need for further interventions.
  • Tracheostomy Care: Ensure proper maintenance to prevent complications.
• Liver Function Monitoring:
  • Regular Assessments: Monitor liver enzymes, bilirubin levels, and synthetic function (albumin, coagulation factors).
  • Manage Complications: Address symptoms such as jaundice, pruritus, or coagulopathy.
• Electrolyte and Renal Management:
  • Hyponatremia Correction: Gradual sodium correction with careful monitoring to prevent osmotic demyelination.
• Renal Function Monitoring:
  • Adjust medications as needed and avoid nephrotoxic agents.
• Anemia Management:
  • Identify Cause: Evaluate for nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12, folate) and consider bone marrow involvement.
  • Treatment: Consider transfusions if indicated.
• Symptom Management:
  • Pain Control: Optimize analgesia for comfort.
• Infection Surveillance:
  • Monitor for Infections: Due to neutrophilia and elevated CRP, keep vigilance for possible infections.
  • Preventive Measures: Implement appropriate prophylactic strategies.

Foster Evohaler, Spiriva Respimat, metformin, Eltroxin (levothyroxine), Cravit (levofloxacin), and BaoGan (silymarin) are currently being used to address the patient’s underlying conditions and potential infections. No medication errors or inconsistencies were found.

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[MedRec]

• 2024-08-29 ~ 2024-09-09 POMR Chest Medicine Lin QingJi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right upper lobe lung adenocarcinoma with lymph node and bone metastasis, cT4N3M1c, stage IV, EGFR:exon 21(L858R).
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Tinnitus, bilateral
    • Enlarged prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • Headache
    • Secondary hypertension
  • CC
    • For C1 Avastin 200mg    
  • Present illness
    • This is a 86-year-old male with underlying disease of
      • BPH
      • Right upper lobe lung adenocarcinoma with lymph node and bone metastasis, cT4N3M1c, stage IV
    • Trace back to his history, he was suffered from chronic dry cough for over 10 years. Therefore, he was referred to Chest OPD and Chest CT was performed on 7/27 which revealed an ill-defined mass consolidation with air-bronchogrmas (33mm in longest dimension) with surrounding septal thickening and satellite nodules in ipsilateral lung.
    • CT-guided biopsy of RUL tumor was performed smoothly on 8/5. The pathology report showed adenocarcinoma. Whole body PET scan on 8/7 showed glucose hypermetabolism in the right upper lung and in some lymph nodes in bilateral mediastinal spaces, right lower lung, in sacrum and several left pelvic bones. HIghly suspected right upper lung cancer, cT3N3M1c, stage IVB by this F-18 FDG PET scan. Bone scan on 8/8 Increased activity in the sacrum, left iliac bone, left acetabulum and left pubic bone, compatible with multiple bone metastases.Contrast Brain MRI on 8/9 showed no evidence of braoin metastasis. Genetic Test of PD-L1, EGFR, ROS1 was arranged. A point mutation was detected at exon 21(L858R) of EGFR gene in this specimen. Tumor Proportion Score(TPS) : 12 %. ROS1:2+.
    • This time, under the impression of right upper lobe lung adenocarcinoma with lymph node and bone metastasis, cT4N3M1c, stage IV, he was admitted for C1 Avastin 200mg.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission,a series of examination with normal ANC count,angiogenesis inhibitor with C1 Avastin 200mg on 2024-09-02 was given smoothly. Close monitor the side effect with angiogenesis inhibitor. Consult dentist for Xgeva used on 8/30. Consult Radiation Oncology doctor for bone metastasis on 8/30. Preliminary planning dose: 3000cGy/10 fractions of the left pelvic bone. The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his family. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1430, 2024-09-02.
    • There were no nausea, vomiting, SOB or chest pain after chemotherapy. Only mild general malaise was mentioned and improved after bed reset and medica treatment. Under the stable condition, He was discharged on 09/09 and will be followed up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# BID 1D
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 1D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 5mL TID 4D
    • Giotrif (afatinib 30mg) 1# QDAC 4D
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# HS 4D
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNBID 4D if diarrhea
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD 4D
    • Nilasen (betahistine 24mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Saline (nicametate citrate 50mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Secorin (oxazolam 10mg) 1# HS 4D
    • Algitab (alginic acid, MgCO3, Al(OH)3; 200mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Vesicare FC (solifenacin 5mg) 1# HS 4D
• 2024-08-02 ~ 2024-08-14 POMR Chest Medicine Lin QingJi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
    • Right upper lobe lung adenocarcinoma with lymph node and bone metastasis, cT4N3M1c, stage IV
  • CC
    • Chronic dry cough for over 10 years
  • Present illness
    • This is a 86-year-old male with underlying disease of BPH.
    • This time, he was admitted to our ward for CT guided biopsy of RUL tumor.
    • According to patient and his family statement, he was suffered from chronic dry cough for over 10 years, accompany with dizziness and headache in recent 1 year. He ever visit oue Neuro for dizziness and headache, where CXR revealed an irregular patch in the right upper lung field. Therefore, he was referred to Chest OPD and Chest CT was performed on 7/27 which revealed an ill-defined mass consolidation with air-bronchogrmas (33mm in longest dimension) with surrounding septal thickening and satellite nodules in ipsilateral lung. a subpleural GGO at LUL about 10mm. tiny nodules in LUL.mosaic attenuation changes a linear atelectasis in LLL, RUL lung cancer, stage IV, T4N0M1a was suspect.
    • Under the impression of suspect RUL lung cancer, the patient was admitted for CT guided biopsy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, CT-guided biopsy of RUL tumor was performed smoothly on 8/5. The pathology report showed adenocarcinoma. Abdominal echo on 8/5 showed right renal stone and cyst and no space occupied lesion in liver. Whole body PET scan on 8/7 showed glucose hypermetabolism in the right upper lung and in some lymph nodes in bilateral mediastinal spaces, right lower lung, in sacrum and several left pelvic bones. HIghly suspected right upper lung cancer, cT3N3M1c, stage IVB by this F-18 FDG PET scan. Bone scan on 8/8 Increased activity in the sacrum, left iliac bone, left acetabulum and left pubic bone, compatible with multiple bone metastases.Contrast Brain MRI on 8/9 showed no evidence of braoin metastasis. Genetic Test of PD-L1, EGFR, ROS1 was arranged. We consult dentist for Xgeva used and Tooth 22 extraction was done under local anesthesia on 8/13. Pulmonary function test was performed on 8/14  
    • After all study and under the relative stable clinical condition, the patient was discharged on 113/08/014 with outpatient department follow-up.      
  • Discharge Prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 3D if pain
    • amoxicillin 250mg 2# Q8H 3D
    • Nilasen (betahistine 24mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Secorin (oxazolam 10mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Vesicare FC (solifenacin 5mg) 1# HS 7D (for overactive bladder?)
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Saline (nicametate citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Harnalidge OCAS (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# HS 7D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-10-01 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 60min (Avastin)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL
• 2024-09-02 - bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 60min (Avastin)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL
• 2024-08-21 ~ undergoing - Giotrif (afatinib 30mg) (KGIOT03) 1# QDAC

==========

2024-10-04

[treating afatinib-related stomatitis with triamcinolone gel]

The patient is currently being treated with Giotrif (afatinib) and Avastin (bevacizumab). Since afatinib has a higher incidence of stomatitis (30-71%, with 9% being grade 3), compared to Avastin’s 2% incidence of oral mucosa ulcers, it is likely that afatinib is causing the symptoms.

As afatinib is the primary treatment, dose reduction is not recommended unless the side effects become intolerable. Instead, short-term use of Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone acetonide) can be considered for symptom relief.

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[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-21 ~ 2024-03-27 POMR Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N1M0.
  • CC
    • Persist difficult defecation and defecation sensation almost constipation with bowel habit change with watery stool passage for umbilicus pain for 6-7 months
  • Course of inpatient treatment - After admission with ward routine, pre-operation assessment blood examination, lung fuction test showed mild obstructive ventilatory impairment and 2D heart echo showed LVEF 65%, mild hypokinesia of mid-to-apical lateral wall of LV with preserved LV systolic function, normal RV systolic function, Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction, aortic valve sclerosis with trivial AR; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR and mild aortic root calcification.
    • The urine tract infection was noted and sent culture. The empiric antibiotic with curam 625mg 1# q8h oral form was given. Explained of the disease progress and surgery treatment with his daughters and he. He still denied ostomy.
    • Discharged in general condition stable on 2024/03/27 and will follow up at our out-patient department on 4/8 and 4/13.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID 14D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# QID 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 14D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q8H 14D
• 2023-12-13 ~ 2023-12-15 POMR Urology Luo QiWen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right inguinal hernia status post right herniorrhaphy on 2023-12-13
    • Rectal cancer cT3N1bM0 stage IIIB
  • CC
    • Right inguinal protruding mass, reducible, with pain intermittenlty for weeks.
  • Present illness
    • This 85 years old male was a case of rectal cancer cT3N1bM0 stage IIIB was diagnosed 2 years ago and CCRT with regular follow.
    • He has suffered from right inguinal protruding mass, reducible, with pain intermittenlty for weeks. It`s non-tender and reducible when lying down. He denied abdominal pain, distension, diarrhea, nausea or vomitting. He visited our urologic clinic for medical attention, where physical examination showed right inguinal mass. Under the impression of right inguinal hernia, herniorrhaphy was advised. After well explaining, the patient agreed. This time, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the surgery of Right herniorrhaphy was performed smoothly on 2023-12-13. Post op, his wound no oozing, but mild wound pain was noted.
    • Under stable condition and good oral intake, we let him discharged today and arranged OPD follow schedule.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID
    • Avodart (dutasteride 0.5mg) 1# QD
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD
• 2023-11-20 ~ 2023-11-23 POMR Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of rectum with disease progress, cT3N1M0
  • CC
    • Intermittent abdominal pain and passage of bloody for 5-6 days.
  • Present illness
    • This 85 years old male was a case of rectal cancer cT3N1bM0 stage IIIB was diagnosed 2 years ago and CCRT was performed. Suggested operation but patient hesitate and then continue chemotherapy by oral form, with regular follow.
    • Accroding to patient statement, persist difficult defecation with almost constipation, bowel habit change with watery stool passage for 3-4 months, anal bleeding noted in recently days with intermittent abdominal pain was also noted.
    • Abdominal CT revealed recatl cancer post CCRT with local recurrence (progression) on 2023/11/13. After fully explained of the disease progress and surgery treatment. He reject operation.
    • This time, he was admitted for further treatment and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and blood examination were done. NPO and IV fluids support, antibiotic(s) treatment. Sip water and then on clean liquid diet was started on …. No nausea and no vomiting, stools and flatus passage. On semi-liquid diet was started on …. Well bowel movement and stools passage (+) with diet well tolerated. Now, the patient no fever and no complication. Discharged in general condition stable on …. and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.     
  • Discharge prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNTID 6D
    • Urief FC (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD

[surgical operation]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + B-Complex 1mL NS 250mL 45min

• 2024-08-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + B-Complex 1mL NS 250mL 45min

• 2024-08-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + B-Complex 1mL NS 250mL 45min

• 2024-07-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr + B-Complex 1mL NS 250mL 45min

• 2024-07-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

• 2024-07-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

• 2024-06-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr

• 2023-11-29 ~ undergoing - Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 1# BID

==========

2024-10-01

[PCT and CRP levels monitored under brosym treatment, rising CA199 and CEA levels with lung metastasis enlargement]

As of 2024-09-30, the patient’s PCT is 8.28 ng/mL and CRP is 28.7 mg/dL. The patient is currently being treated with Brosym (cefoperazole, sulbactam), and no medication issues have been identified.

Both CA199 and CEA levels showed an upward trend on 2024-09-23, and the 2024-08-26 CT scan indicated an enlarging metastasis in the right lower lung, this might be suggesting disease progression.

• 2024-09-23 CA199 136.36 U/mL

• 2024-09-09 CA199 47.64 U/mL

• 2024-08-26 CA199 53.05 U/mL

• 2024-08-12 CA199 83.31 U/mL

• 2024-07-29 CA199 64.29 U/mL

• 2024-07-01 CA199 46.01 U/mL

• 2024-06-18 CA199 47.08 U/mL

• 2024-09-23 CEA 8.08 ng/mL

• 2024-09-09 CEA 6.82 ng/mL

• 2024-08-26 CEA 9.18 ng/mL

• 2024-08-12 CEA 11.43 ng/mL

• 2024-07-29 CEA 14.25 ng/mL

• 2024-07-01 CEA 16.50 ng/mL

• 2024-06-18 CEA 28.10 ng/mL

• 2023-11-21 CEA 35.22 ng/mL

• 2023-10-07 CEA 33.63 ng/mL

• 2023-06-17 CEA 19.71 ng/mL

• 2022-11-08 CEA 12.31 ng/mL

• 2022-07-02 CEA 7.78 ng/mL

• 2021-12-18 CEA 4.79 ng/mL

• 2021-09-01 CEA 3.99 ng/mL

• 2021-04-28 CEA 5.10 ng/mL

• 2021-01-29 CEA 11.45 ng/mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-09-25 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/06/15.
    • Prior CT identified multiple liver metastases on both lobes are noted again, stable in size that are c/w multiple liver metastases S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis, ectasia 2.2 cm and intramural thrombus formation.
  • Impression:
    • multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show stable disease.
• 2024-08-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-06-15 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 87 y/o male patient with Gastric cardiac adenocaricnomaca with EC-junction involvment with multiple liver metastases T3N1M1 stage IV.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • There are multiple poor enhancing tumors, up to 3.4cm in left lobe liver, r/o liver metastasis. Progression.
    • Presence of duodenal diverticulum.
    • Outpouching lesions in sigmoid colon, suggesting diverticula.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Right pleural effusion.
    • Atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta.
    • Coronary artery calcifications.
  • Impression:
    • Clinical gastric cardiac malignancy, with multiple liver metastsis (progression).
    • Right pleural effusion. Ascites.
    • Sigmoid colon diverticula.
• 2024-04-22, -03-29 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-22, 03-29 CXR erect
  • Several nodular opacities or calcification projecting at right upper lung.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2024-04-16 CXR erect
  • Multiple nodules at RUL.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-27 SOAP Cardiology Liu GuanLiang
  • S
    • CAD s/p stenting for LAD/RCA in 2015, on plavix
    • HFpEF
    • T2DM 6.2%
    • LDL 69
  • A/P
    • Lifestyle modification
    • Return to OPD if effort angina developed
  • Prescription
    • Plavix (clopidogrel) 1# QD
    • Caduet (amlodipine 5mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QDAC
    • Amamet (glimepiride 2mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BID
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# QD
• 2024-04-21 ~ 2024-04-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adennocarcinoma of esophageal cardiac junction, cT3N1M1 stage with GEJ involvement with multiple liver metastases in Jan 2024
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B anti-Hbc positive
    • Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
  • CC
    • Feeling light weakness.
  • Present illness
    • This 87-year-old man, who had past history of:
      • CAD post stenting and on plavix;
      • Disbetes mellitus, type II;
      • Adennocarcinoma via esophageal cardiac junction, cT3N1M1 stage with GEJ involvement with multiple liver metastases in Jan 2024, which was diagnosed in XinGuang hospital.
      • He had hesitated to receive IV chemo and CCRT and only received UFT (Tegafur and Uracil) at XinGuang hospital.
      • After the professional persuasion from Dr. Gao. He has changed his mind to more active treatment.
      • He was admitted for C1D1 chemotherapy with FOLFOX6 on 2024/04/21.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient started the first IV form chemotherapy on 2024/04/22 (FOLFOX). IV drip last 50 hours, which last till 2024/04/24 morning. The patient didn’t experience obvious discomfort during and after the chemotherapy.
    • After one more day of close observation, the patient was discharged on 2024/04/25 and he was arranged for the next admission.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bafen (baclofen 5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3650mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-10 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3640mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-26 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 525mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3670mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-08 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 525mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3680mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 112mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 112mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-14 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 112mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 112mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 112mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 112mg D5W 250mL 2hr + 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, old 20% off)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

2024-10-01

[stable disease on CT, but rising CEA requires monitoring]

The 2024-09-25 CT scan comparison with the 2024-06-15 scan showed stable disease. However, CEA levels have shown a gradual increase over the past three months, which warrants further attention in future follow-ups. No medication issues have been identified at this time.

• 2024-09-24 CEA (NM) 603.360 ng/ml
• 2024-09-10 CEA (NM) 579.180 ng/ml
• 2024-08-26 CEA 377.31 ng/ml
• 2024-08-23 CEA (NM) 526.860 ng/ml
• 2024-08-01 CEA (NM) 530.390 ng/ml
• 2024-07-26 CEA (NM) 474.360 ng/ml
• 2024-07-09 CEA (NM) 501.180 ng/ml
• 2024-06-28 CEA (NM) 473.620 ng/ml

2024-07-01

[monitoring slowed decline in CEA levels; liver metastases progression on current FOLFOX]

Lab data indicates that the CEA level continues to decline, however the rate of decrease has slowed, warranting further attention. Additionally, the 2024-06-15 CT scan showed progression of liver metastases. The current FOLFOX regimen remains unchanged, as liver and kidney functions are stable, and no dosage adjustments are necessary.

• 2024-06-28 CEA (NM) 473.620 ng/ml
• 2024-06-11 CEA (NM) 667.550 ng/ml
• 2024-05-17 CEA (NM) 1667.800 ng/ml
• 2024-05-07 CEA (NM) 3387.500 ng/ml

2024-05-30

[FOLFOX treatment, decreasing CEA

]

The patient received FOLFOX chemotherapy on 2024-04-22, 2024-05-06 and 2024-05-29.

A noticeable decrease in CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) levels has been observed. This could be an indication of the treatment’s effectiveness.

• 2024-05-17 CEA (NM) 1667.800 ng/ml
  
• 2024-05-07 CEA (NM) 3387.500 ng/ml
  
• 2024-04-24 CEA 4071.75 ng/mL
  
• 2024-04-03 CEA (NM) 2383.600 ng/ml

No inconsistencies were found in the patient’s medication list upon cross-referencing HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases.

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[MedRec]

• 2024-06-20 ~ 2024-07-01 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, preparing for chemotherapy, collect 24hr Ccr and arrange PTA for survey. 24hrs CCr. on 2024/06/21 showed 150mL/min, PTA on 2024/06/25 showed Reliability FAIR, Average RE 38 dB HL; LE 21 dB HL. RE normal to severe mixed type HL; LE normal to moderately severe SNHL.
    • Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 0.5# PO Q6H for pain control.
    • Megest 40mg/mL,120mL/bot 10ml PO QD and IVF for poor appetite.
    • For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • He receive chemotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 60mg/m2 D1, 5-Fu 1000mg D1-D4, (MgSO4 1amp and Lasix 1amp after Cisplatin))(C1) on 2024/06/25~06/28.
    • Hypothyroidism was treated with Eltroxin 50mcg/tab 1# PO QDAC.
    • Anemia was noted, BT LRBC 2unit on 2024/06/20.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/07/01 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# Q6H
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# PRNQ6H if VAS > 3
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 1# QDAC
• 2024-06-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Amission for BT with pRBC and IV nutrition support
• 2024-05-21 ~ 2024-05-23 POMR Ear Nose Throat Huang TongCun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right oropharyngeal lesion status post right oropharyngeal tumor incisional biopsy on 2024-05-22.
    • Right oropharyngeal cancer, HPV+, cT4N1M0, stage III s/p CCRT 2022-04-28 to 2022-06-20.
    • Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
    • Other specified hypothyroidism
  • CC
    • Sore throat sometimes, right mandible and right upper neck pain off and on over 2 years, trismus aggravated grandually in recent one month.
  • Present illness
    • This 71-year-old man has history of right oropharyngeal cancer, HPV+, cT4N1M0, stage III, status post CCRT since 2022-04-28 to 2022-06-20. Due to persistent sore throat, right neck pain and right tonsillar fossa lesion, the patient received several times of lesion biopsy on 2022-07-28, 2022-11-10 and 2024-03-21. However, all the pathology result showed no malignancy.
    • Since the MRI revealed suspected residual tumor, the patient received Ufur treatment since 2022-09-01 since 2023-02, 2023-03-23 until now.
    • The patient complained of right neck pain and swelling progression in recent one month. He came to our ENT OPD for help. Physical examination revealed trismus and right neck stiffness and swelling.
    • Nasopharyngeal MRI on 2024-05-01 showed progressive change of right oropharyngeal tumor as compared with MRI on 2023-12-26.
    • Under the impression of right tonsillar lesion suspected malignancy, tissue proof was suggested. After well explanation about the surgical details, he was admitted for biopsy of right oropharyngeal lesion.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was done. The patient underwent the operation of right oropharyngeal tumor incisional biopsy. The whole procedure was performed smoothly, and the patient tolerated it well. Post the operation, cool liquid diet, Prophylatic antibiotic with cephalexin 1# po q6h, pain control with Ultracet 1# po q6h and Difflam spray were given. There was no active oropharyngeal wound bleeding or infection signs. Under relative stable condition, the patient was discharged and continue OPD follow up.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
• 2024-04-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A:
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of the M/3 esophagus, stage cT3N2M0, s/p CCRT.
    • Basal cell carcinoma of the nasal skin, s/p excision.
    • Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, of the right oropharynx, P16(+), stage cT4N1M0 (stage III), s/p CCRT.
  • P:
    • Arrange MRI, if obvious tumor and biopsy is feasible -> biopsy again and check PD-L1 in new tissue; if biopsy is not feasible, check PD-L1 using old tissue
• 2017-08-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • S: 65 y/o male, a pt of esophageal CA, SCC, cT3N2M0, cSatge III, Dx in 2010-12 by Dr Chen HongDa, s/p CCRT wt PF IV QW plus R/T over Eso tumor finishing in 2011-03 by Dr Huang JingMin, s/p post-CCRT for PF wkly x 2 Q3W x 4 finishing in 2011-05.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-05-22
  • Op Method:
    • Right oropharyngeal tumor incisional biopsy
  • Finding:
    • Right tonsillar fossa focal cavity formation with whitish exudate coating and focal necrotic tissue (2024/03/21 biopsy at outpatient department: necrosis with focal moderate dysplasia), with posterior mouth floor involvement

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-09-30 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 90min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 35mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL (46hr) (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-08-28 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-16 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-12 - ………………………….. cisplatin 60mg/m2 85mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL (D1-4) (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-08-02 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 90min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-20 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 800mg 90min + cisplatin 60mg/m2 85mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL (D1-4) (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-25 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 800mg 90min + cisplatin 60mg/m2 85mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL (D1-4) (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-06-20 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)
• 2022-06-13 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)
• 2022-06-06 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)
• 2022-05-30 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)
• 2022-05-23 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)
• 2022-05-16 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)
• 2022-05-09 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)
• 2022-05-02 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL (cisplatin CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (pre-CDDP)

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2024-09-30

[Grade 3 Anemia Treated with LPRBC Transfusion]

Anemia of grade 3 severity was confirmed by laboratory results. A transfusion of leukoreduced packed red blood cells (LPRBC) has been administered, and an increase in hemoglobin levels is anticipated.

• 2024-09-30 HGB 7.7 g/dL
• 2024-09-09 HGB 10.8 g/dL
• 2024-08-28 HGB 11.0 g/dL

700524615

240926

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-09-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (92 - 19) / 92 = 79.35%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 78
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AS
    • Poor echo window due to operation wound
• 2024-08-16 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, left breast, simple mastectomy —- Invasive carcinoma of no special type
    • Resection margins, ditto — Tumor invasion at 1’ margin
    • Left axillary sentinel lymph nodes, frozen section — Free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Nipple and skin — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC Pathologic Anatomic Stage — pT2(m)N0(sn), if cM0, stage IIA and Prognostic Stage — Stage IA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast size: 22 x 15 x 4.5 cm
    • Skin size: 11.2 x 3.4 cm, normal appearance
    • Nipple: 1.6 x 1.3 cm, no retracted
    • Tumor: two masses, 2.1 x 1.8 x 1.6 (10’ tumor) and 1.4 x 1.4 (1’ tumor) cm
    • Resection margins: tumor invasion at 1’ margin and closest 0.7 cm from base
    • Lymph node (frozen): L’t axillary sentinel lymph nodes
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: four unlabelled peripheral margins, A2: base, A3-A4: tumor at 1’, A5-A7: large tumor (10’/1 cancer), A8-A9: non-tumor of breast, A10: nipple + skin [Reference: frozen, F2024-00343 FS: L’t axillary sentinel lymph nodes]
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology
      • Histologic type: invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: up to 2.1 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade II (score 7) including [(A) Tubule formation: score 3; (B) Nuclear pleomorphism: score 3 and (C) Mitotic count: score 1]
    • Margins: tumor invasion at 1 o’clock margin, others are free
    • Nodal status(sn): free of tumor metastasis (0/4)
    • Treatment Effect: N/A
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: not identified
    • Perineural invasion: not identified
    • Immunohistochemistry
      • S2024-17050A3: P63(-) and E-cadherin(+) for invasive carcinoma
      • Please refer to S2024-15500 for ER, PR and Her2/neu
• 2024-08-16 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • The sentinel lymph node mapping was performed immediately after injection of 0.5 mCi of Tc-99m phytate (s.c) above the left breast. The sequential static images over the chest revealed a focal area of increased accumulation of radioactivity at the left axilla.
  • IMPRESSION: Probably a sentinel lymph node at the left axillary region.
• 2024-08-12 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Left renal tumor enlarged
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
    • Fat containing tumor at left kidney measuring 1.53cm in largest dimension is found. Angiomyolipoma is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-06-15, the lesion is stationary.
  • Imp:
    • Left renal angiomyolipoma. 1.53cm, stationary.
• 2024-08-07 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed faint hot spots in both rib cages, and increased activity in the maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, S-I joints, knees, and feet, in whole body survey.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
    • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, S-I joints, knees, and feet.
• 2024-07-30 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast tumor, left, core needle biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of invasive carcinoma of no special type characterized by tumor cells arranged in sheet, nest or cord patterns infiltrating in the stroma.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK5/6 (-), P63 (-), ER (>90%, 2+), PR (10%, 2+), Her2/neu (equivocal, 10%, Dako score 2+) and Ki-67 25% for tumor.
• 2024-07-30 Her-2/neu DISH (NHI)
  • RESULT OF HER2/NEU IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION
    • There is NO amplification of HER2 gene is detected
  • METHOD AND DETAILS:
    • Number of observers: 1
    • Number of invasive tumor cells counted: 20
    • Average number of HER2 gene copy signal per cell: 3
    • Average number of CEP17 gene copy signal per cell: 2.45
    • HER2/CEP17 ratio: 1.22
    • Heterogeneous signals: Absent
    • Origin slide and block number: S2024-15500
    • Specimen: Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded breast tumor
    • Adequacy of sample for evaluation: Yes
    • Method of in situ hydridization: CISH (Ventana HER2 dual ISH DNA probe cocktail assay, Roche compancy)
  • INTERPRETATION CRITERIA (ASCO/CAP scoring criteria 2018)
    • Amplified:
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio >= 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >= 4.0
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >= 6.0 signals/cell
    • Not amplified:
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number < 4.0
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >= 4.0 and < 6.0 signals/cell
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio >= 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number < 4.0
• 2024-07-12 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, polypectomy — hyperplastic polyp
• 2024-07-12 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: Abnormal liver chemistry
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Heterogenous echotexture of liver parenchymal with mild uneven liver surface at left lobe
      • One hyperehois lesion 0.54 cm in S6 is noted (Previous hepatic cyst at S7 was not found during this examination)
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • A hyperechoic nodule about 2.61 cm in left kidney, r/o angiomyolipoma.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Borderline splenomegaly (size:3.96x5.64cm)
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Parenchyma liver disease with borderline splenomegaly, r/o early cirrhosis
    • Suspicious liver calcification, S6
    • Suspicious renal tumor, left, r/o angiomyolipoma
  • Suggestion:
    • Regular ultrasound follow up
    • Please correlate with AFP and LFT
    • Consider arrange ARFI if clinical needed

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-15 ~ 2024-08-23 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left breast invasive carcinoma status post left simple mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy on 2024/08/16; pT2N0M0; stage IIA; ER +, PR +, Her2/neu -, Ki-67 = 25%. ECOG = 1
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 1.FIGO stage: IA, at least post Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery on 2022/02/16
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Hypertension
    • Dyslipemia
  • CC
    • Left breast tumour detected 1 month ago.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 69 year-old female patient with
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus, controlled with glimepiride, vildagliptin and metformin
      • Hypertension, controlled with bisoprolol, losartan, and hydrochlorothiazide
      • Dyslipidaemia, controlled with rosuvastatin.
      • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma pT1aN0M0 grade 1 FIGO stage: 1A, status post total hysterectomy on 2022/02/17
      • Left cataract, status post phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens on 2024/07/09.
    • Her surgical history is of what is described above. Relevant family history includes her 2 sisters both received hysterectomy due to endometrial pathology, exact reasons unknown; she denied the occurence of breast cancer or ovarian cancer of other family members. She is currently taking antidiabetics, antihypertensives, and statin mentioned above. There is no known allergy to any medication. She denied alcohol abuse, betel nut chewing, and cigarette smoking. Her gynecological and obstetric history includes: G0P0; menarche at 14 years of age; regular period interval around 30 days; menopause at age of 58. She denied use of hormone therapy. She also denied breastfeeding.
    • In the ward, the patient denied any particular discomfort. There was no pain or discharge noted on either breast. She also denied fatigue or unintentional weight loss.
    • Upon physical examinations, the patient was well-oriented. The conjunctivae were pink. On inspection, the breasts were symmetrical without indentation, bulging, orange skin, or any deformity of the breasts. On the left breast, a firm mass of around 3 cm by 4 cm was palpated around 1 cm away from the nipple at the 1 o’clock direction and a hard mass of around 1 cm by 1 cm was palpated around 1 cm away from the nipple at the 11 o’clock direction . The right breast was soft with no palpable mass. No palpable lymph nodes on the axillary, parasternal, and supraclavicular region on either side. Cardiopulmonary auscultation was unremarkable. The abdomen was soft and ovoid with no tenderness. Normo-active bowel sound. Three surgical scars of 1.5cm were seen respectively at the right lower quadrant, umbilicus, and left lower quadrant. The limbs were non-oedematous and freely movable. No obvious muscle atrophy. Capillary refilling time was < 2 seconds.
    • According to the patient, around 1 month ago, during a routine mammography check-up, abnormal results were found. For this reason, she started coming to Dr. Chen YanZhi’s outpatient clinics. Mammography revealed left breast focal asymmetry with calcification at around 1 cm away from the nipple at the 9 o’clock direction. Left breast ultrasound performed on 2024/07/20 showed tumours at 1 and 10 o’clock direction, favouring malignancy. Core needle biopsy revealed invasive carcinoma with ER +, PR +, Her2/neu -, and Ki-67 of 25%. Ca-19.9 on 2024/08/06 was 39.43 u/ml (<35 u/ml). Computerized tomography and whole body bone scan performed on 2024/08/30 showed no visible distant metastasis.
    • Under the impression of left breast invasive carcinoma, the patient was admitted for left simple mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
  • After admission on 8/15, the preoperative survey showed now major contraindications to surgery.
  • On 8/16, left simple mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy was performed uneventfully. Afterward, the patient recieved pain control and wound care (along with compression and JP drain.)
  • On 8/16 evening, the patient was found weak and pale with blood pressure down to 51/26 mmHg. She had no specific pain except for nausea and low appettite.
  • According to her family, she has not ingested fluid since the night before (~24 hrs at that time). Physical examination showed bulging around the left breast and filled JP drain, pale conjunctivae with cold extremities. Suspecting hypovolemia, normal saline challenge along with transfusion of PRBC 2u and FFP 2u, administration of tranesamic acid, the patient’s blood pressure slowly returned to around SBP of 120 mmHg. Hb before the transfusion was 9.5. In the morning of 8/17, the BP and her clnical presentation were stable, and the follow-up Hb was found to be 9.2.
  • With normalizing BP, stabilizing clnical condition, no excess bleeding of the surgical wound, and normal oral intake of fluid, we tapered off intravenous fluid therapy and encouraged oral intake of water.
  • On 8/19, the follow-up Hb was 8.6; therefore, another 2 units of PRBC was given to her. On 8/21, her Hb has returned to 11.7.
  • Since 8/16, her JP drain amount has slowly decreased from 300cc dark sanguinous (8/16) to 70cc dark sanguinous (8/21). And her blood pressure has slowly returned to her normal value (SBP 150~170mmHg). The follow-up hemoglobin on 8/23 was 10.9, with JP drain (8/22) 45cc dark sanguinous.
  • Due to stabilizing clinical condition, the patient is discharged with outpatient follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 3D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# Q6H 3D
• 2022-02-15 ~ 2022-02-24 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 1. FIGO stage: IA, at least post Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery on 2022/02/16
    • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • abnormal vaginal bleeding on and off after menopause for 8 months        
  • Present illness
    • The patient is a 66 y/o female , P0, sex(+), with the underlying disease of HTN, DM and hyperlipifemia under medication at our hospital for more than 15 years. This time, she came to GYN OPD due to abnormal vaginal bleeding for 8 months (since 2021/06/30).
    • According to patient herself, her menopause started at 58 y/o, and the abnormal vaginal bleeding has started to occur since 2021/06/30. The bleeding happend intermittently for 5-7 days per month, and the amount of blood wasn’t much that it could be only seen on the toilet paper used after urination (but not in urine), so no sanitary pad was needed during the bleeding. On 2021/09-10, the amount of blood gained a little bit that sometimes it would contiminate her pants, but still no sanitary pad was needed. During vaginal bleeding, only mild abdominal pain would occur on the first 1-2 days, and no tenderness was noted.
    • She then came to GYN OPD on 2022/02/10 for evaluation, and sonography showed: RVF 5539 mm, EM 16.4 mm and ROV 169 mm. Lab data showed: CA199 = 63.22 U/mL and CA125 = 12.6 U/mL.
    • MRI showed: Soft tissue in the uterine cavity, R/O endometrial malignancy, if proven malignancy, cstage T1aN0M0, uterine myoma, and left renal cysts.
    • Under the impression of endometrial hyperplasia, D&C was then arranged and done smoothly on 2022/02/14, and she was admitted to GYN ward on 2022/02/15 for the LSC staging arranged on 2022/02/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2022/02/15 and underwent Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery on the next day.We gave her Cefazolin and Gentamycin IV form for 3 day and then shifted her antibiotics to Cephalexin oral form. Post-operation wound was dry and clean without dehiscence, discharge, or oozing.
    • Her lab data on 2022/02/17 also showed no specific positive findings. Since all her general conditions were all improved and relatively stable, we arranged discharge for her for further OPD follow up of her recovery status and surgical wound conditions.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D

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2024-09-26

[no contraindication for chemotherapy with stable CKD and mild liver enzyme elevation]

Lab results from 2024-09-25 showed slightly elevated AST and ALT (about 1-2x ULN) and there was evidence of stage 2/3a CKD. Blood glucose is around 150 mg/dL (controlled with Galvus Met and Amepiride) and blood pressure is approximately 140/70 mmHg (managed with Concor, Hyzaar, and Coxine). Blood counts and electrolytes are within normal ranges, so there is no contraindication found for chemotherapy and no medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-09-25 eGFR 61.99 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-08-15 eGFR 61.99 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-08-06 eGFR 49.23 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-01-08 eGFR 53.06 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2023-09-30 eGFR 58.60 ml/min/1.73m^2

700629397

240926

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-04 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-09-01 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Left posterior fascicular block
• 2024-05-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (91 - 34) / 91 = 62.64%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62
• 2024-04-23 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Non-specific intra-ventricular conduction delay
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-03-27 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, R’t breast, endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy —- Extensive carcinoma in situ, high grade, 40% with multiple invasive carcinoma of no special type
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion, 0.1 cm from closest base
    • Skin and nipple, ditto — Not received
    • R’t axillary sentinel lymph nodes, frozen — Free of metastatic carcinoma (0/3) in frozen, but isolated tumor cells (ITCs) in one of three lymph nodes in followed permanent section
    • R’t retroalreolar tissue and R’t tumor subcutaneous fat tissue, frozen — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC Pathologic Anatomic Stage — pT2(m)N0(i+), if cM0, stage IIA ; Prognostic Stage — Stage IB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast: 16.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm
    • Skin: not received
    • Nipple: not received
    • Tumor: 3.5 x 2.3 cm
    • Resection margins: free, 0.1 cm away from closest base and at least 0.2 cm from unlabelled peripheral margins
    • Lymph node: right axillary sentinel lymph node (frozen)
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: unlabelled four peripheral margins, A2: base, A3-A9: non-tumor breast tissue, A10-A13: tumor + base(ink), A14-A15: nipple region [ Reference: F2024-00111 FSA: R’t axillary sentinel LNs and FSB: R’t tumor subcutaneous fat (green ink) + R’t retroalreolar tissue]
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology
      • Histologic type: multiple foci of invasive carcinoma of no special type with extensive intraductal component, high grade, 40%
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: up to 2.1 x 1.6 cm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade III (score 8) including (A) Tubule formation: score 3, (B) Nuclear pleomorphism: score 3 and (C) Mitotic count: score 2. Besides, extensive ductal carcinoma in situ, intermediate to high grade consists of cribriform or solid patterns with comedo necrosis and microcalcification is also included.
    • Margins: Free of tumor invasion
    • Nodal status:
      • isolated tumor cells (ITCs) in one of three R’t axillary sentinel lymph nodes
      • No. examined: 3
        • No. macrometastases (> 2 mm): 0
        • No. micrometastases (> 0.2 ~ 2 mm and / or > 200 cells): 0
        • No. isolated tumor cells (< 0.2 mm and < 200 cells): 1
    • Treatment Effect: N/A
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: present
    • Perienural invasion: not identified
  • Immunohistochemistry (S2024-06160A10)
    • ER: positive (2+, 70%)
    • PR: positive (2+, 90%)
    • Her2/neu: equivocal (Dako score 2+, > 10%)
    • P63: negative
    • Ki-67: 20%
    • CK (F2024-00111, sentinel lymph node): no tumor identified in the IHC slide
• 2024-03-27 HER2/NEU DISH
  • RESULT OF HER2/NEU IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION
    • There is NO amplification of HER2 gene is detected
  • METHOD AND DETAILS:
    • Number of observers: 1
    • Number of invasive tumor cells counted: 20
    • Average number of HER2 gene copy signal per cell: 2.1
    • Average number of CEP17 gene copy signal per cell: 1.45
    • HER2/CEP17 ratio: 1.44
    • Heterogeneous signals: Absent
    • Origin slide and block number:S2024-06160A10
    • Specimen: Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded breast carcinoma
    • Adequacy of sample for evaluation: Yes
    • Method of in situ hydridization: CISH (Ventana HER2 dual ISH DNA probe cocktail assay, Roche compancy)
  • INTERPRETATION CRITERIA (ASCO/CAP scoring criteria 2018)
    • Amplified:
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio >= 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >= 4.0
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >= 6.0 signals/cell
    • Not amplified:
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number < 4.0
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio < 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number >= 4.0 and < 6.0 signals/cell
      • HER2/CEP17 ratio >= 2.0 with an average HER2 gene copy number > 4.0
• 2024-03-25 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the anterior aspect of the left 1st rib, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the nasal bone, maxilla, some C-, T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2024-03-25 Mammography
  • Indication: Screening.
  • No previous mammography is available for comparison.
  • Mammography of bilateral breasts with craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique (MLO) views shows:
    • Composition: The breast tissue is heterogeneously dense, and this may decrease the sensitivity of mammography.
    • Focal asymmetry superimposed with pleomorphic microcalcifications at right upper central breast, 12’ region, suggest ultrasound correlation.
    • No architectural distortion.
  • Final assessment:
    • BI-RADS category 0, Need additional imaging evaluation.
  • Focal asymmetry superimposed with pleomorphic microcalcifications at right upper central breast, 12’ region, suggest ultrasound correlation.
• 2024-03-25 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, moderate to severe
  • Suggestion:
    • Lesion could be masked due to fatty liver background.
• 2024-03-12 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, right breast tumor, 12’/2cm, core biopsy — ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), non-comedo type, grade.
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), non-comedo type, grade.
  • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR(+, 90%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: positive (score=3+), Ki-67 (25%), p63 (rim staining), CK5/6 (rim staining).
• 2024-03-08 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Highly suspicious of malignancy,with sonographic negative axillary LNs
  • BI-RADS:
    • 5-Highly suggestive of malignancy (>95% malignant) appropriate action should be taken
    • bilateral breast tumors, irregular, need CNB
    • especially right breast tumor
• 2023-10-25 SONO - thyroid gland
  • S/P left thyroid operation.
  • Enlargement of right thyroid gland without nodule.
• 2023-10-25 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type A.
  • ART:
    • Bil ipsi WNL, contra absent.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 10 dB HL; LE 9 dB HL.
    • Bil WNL.
• 2023-06-09 SONO - thyroid gland
  • S/P left thyroid operation.
  • Enlargement of right thyroid gland with a hypoechoic nodule (0.19 x 0.35 cm).
• 2023-06-09 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • patent orifice, small maxillary sinus (bil)
• 2023-05-19 Sinoscopy
  • s/p bil revised FESS. edema mucosa of left maxillary sinus
• 2022-01-19 Patho - thyroid total/lobe
  • Thyroid tumor, left, lobectomy — Nodular goiter
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of nodular goiter consists of varying size of follicles with focal adenomatous and papillary hyperplasia

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-22 ~ 2024-05-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast ductal carcinoma in situ status ER: positive (2+, 70%), PR (2+, 90%), Her2/neu: equivocal (Dako score 2+, >10%), pT2(m)N0(i+), cM0, stage IIA, pStage IB, post bilateral transaxillary endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy (left breast prophylactic mastectomy) + right axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy + immediate silicon-gel-implant reconstruction for bilateral breasts on 2024/03/26, chemotherapy with Liposome Doxorubicin plus Cyclophosphamide from 2024/05/22~
  • CC
    • admission for AC
  • Present illness
    • This 43-year-old female patient has past history of left tumor status post left thyroidectomy on 2022/01/18, with regular follow up in outpatient department; right breast cancer status post bilateral ipple sparing mastectomy, right axillary lymph node biopsy and bilateral silicon-gel implant reconstruction on 2024/03/26. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She noted a abnomal mass at right breast by breast sono in our outpartient department health examinon in 2024/03/08. Breast sono showed Right 12 o’clock / 2 cm, Size: 2.09 x 1.40 x 2.20 cm, rule out malignancy suggest biopsy. Core needle biopsy revealed ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). She had no dizzines, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss. Physical examination: symmetrical of bilateral breasts. A hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at right breast around 3*3 cm without discharge. The nipple without dimping, exudative nor bloody discharge and no retraction. The right breast skin had no cellulitis change.
    • After fully explaination the treatment surgical of method, this patient decided to bilateral transaxillary endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy (left breast endocopic prophylactic mastectomy) and silicon-gel implants immediate reconstruction. She received surgery of bilateral transaxillary endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy (left breast endocopic prophylactic mastectomy) + sentinel lymph node biopsy + silicon-gel implants immediate reconstruction on 2024/03/26. This time, she was admitted to our ward for AC.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she receive chemotherapy with AC (Liposome Doxorubicin 30mg/m2, self paid, Cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2) on 2024/05/22 (C1) smoothly. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/05/23 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD 2024/05/24
• 2024-04-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Plan
    • Request Mother’s gnentic test
    • Refer to RO for the determination of R/T
    • Arrange admission for AC -> TH and heart echo
• 2024-03-08 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang JianHui
  • S
    • Breast lump
    • self examination
    • palpable at right/ left breast
    • premenopausal: regular
    • menarche 13 y/o
    • G1P1
    • FH of breast ca: endometrial ca, mother
    • HRT(-)
    • induration at left /right breast: no

[consultation]

• 2024-09-06 Neurology
  • Q
    • Patient was 42 years old women, history of Right breast ductal carcinoma in situ status ER: positive (2+, 70%), PR: positive (2+, 90%), Her2/neu: equivocal (Dako score 2+, > 10%), pT2(m)N0(i+), cM0, stage IIA; Prognostic Stage IB, post bilateral transaxillary endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy (left breast prophylactic mastectomy) + right axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy + immediate silicon-gel-implant rerconstruction for bilateral breasts on 2024/03/26. S/P chemotherapy with TH on 2024/08/24. This time, she was admitted for Neutropenia fever.
    • For headache (no blurred vision), we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • S
      • The patient was admitted for Neutropenia fever on 2024/09/01. We were consulted for headache.
      • According to the patient, she had new-onset headache in recent 2 week. The headache was persistent, shooting pain (VAS 7) at bilateral temporal area. She prefer to lye down and rest. She denied head injury, pulsatile tinnitus, neck pain or stiffness, any change while sitting up or lying down, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia.
    • O
      • Vital sign
        • BP 144/84, HR 101-110, RR18, BT36.8
      • NE
        • Consciousness: E4V5M6, alert
        • pupil: 3mm/3mm, light reflex +/+
        • visual field: intact
        • EOM: no limitation, no nystagmus
        • no facial palsy
        • no dysarthria
      • MP:
        • right upper 5, right lower 5
        • left upper 5, left lower5
      • Barbinski: down / down
      • Sensory: intact and symmetric to pinprick and light touch
      • FNF: no dysmetria
      • Gait: intact
      • brudzinski sign (-)
      • kernig sign(-)
    • Impression
      • Suspect tension headache, r/o brain metastasis
    • Suggestion
      • Arrange brain MRA with/ without contrast.
      • Keep acetaminophen 1#QID, Melux 1#HS and propranolol 1#TID for headache control
      • Give Diclofen 1# PRNTID if breakthrough headache.
• 2024-09-05 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • DM retinopathy survey, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • S
      • for DR survey , HbA1c 6.8% (2024/09/03)
      • no BV, no ocular discomfort
      • ophx: nil; OP-
      • NKDA
    • O
      • BCVA OD 0.05(1.0x-5.50/-2.25x90) OS 0.05(1.0x-4.50/-1.75x100)
      • IC 9.9/10.2mmHg
      • pupil 3+/3+, no RAPD
      • conj non-protruding lithiasis at inf palpebral ou, quiet ou
      • K cl ou
      • AC d/cl ou
      • Lens NS+ ou
      • Fd drusen ou, no DR change at present ou
    • A
      • No DM retinopathy at present ou
    • P
      • suggest strict control of DM
      • at least annual f/u of fundus photograph
      • OPD f/u after discharge
• 2024-09-04 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • For HbA1c: 6.8%, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • This 42 years old women with history of Right breast ductal carcinoma in situ status ER: positive (2+, 70%), PR: positive (2+, 90%), Her2/neu: equivocal (Dako score 2+, > 10%), pT2(m)N0(i+), cM0, stage IIA; Prognostic Stage IB, post bilateral transaxillary endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy (left breast prophylactic mastectomy) + right axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy + immediate silicon-gel-implant rerconstruction for bilateral breasts on 2024/03/26 was admitted for Neutropenia fever.
    • We were consulted for for HbA1c: 6.8%
    • O:
      • BH: 168.9 cm, BW: 77.2 kg
      • DM Medication in OPD: nil
      • DM Medication during hospitalization: nil
      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): 11/0.58/121
      • ALT/AST/CRP 44/46/15.8
      • HbA1c: 6.8
      • 2024-09-01 Glucose (serum) 199 mg/dL
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
    • P:
      • Januvia 1# QD po
        • Please check finger sugar TIDAC + HS, if always < 180, then BIDAC.
      • Check lipid profile when blood drawing next time
      • Check urine ACR before discharge
      • Consult OPH for DM retinopathy survey if general condition was allowed
      • Consider to consult nutritionist for DM diet education (patient-paid about TWD 640)
      • Basic educations for Diet control, Hypoglycemic precautions, DM complications and Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose were given at bedside
      • Arrange META OPD follow up after discharge
• 2024-07-10 Dermatology
  • Q
    • After C2 AC, she multiple skin eruption over body acompany with itchy without pain for 2 weeks.
  • A
    • CC: Skin lesions over trunk and extremities
    • Skin findings: Erythematous to hyperpigmented plaques with excoriation over trunk and extremities
    • PH: The patient reported having a mild rash before the second round of chemotherapy, which became more pronounced after the second treatment.
  • Imp:
    • Subacute eczema, r/o chemotherapy related
  • Plan:
    • Topical topsym cream BID for skin lesions
    • Oral allegra BID for itchy control
    • If severe progression of skin lesions after 3rd chemotherapy, may consider add oral compesolon 10mg/day for short term use
• 2024-03-26 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 42years old woman patient. Due to right breast DCIS, she was admitted for surgery of bilateral transaxillary endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy and silicon-gel implants immediate reconstruction +right SLNB on 2024/03/26. We need your help for combine surgery with breast reconstruction.
  • A
    • Bilateral imeediate breast reconstruction is arranged.
• 2022-01-27 Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Q
    • Urticaria of unknown cause
    • This 40 y/o female patient, has a history of Hyperthyroidism and Goiter, follow up in OPD. This time, skin rash of trunk, face and four limbs with itching for 3 days. Therefore, under the impression of Urticaria, Urinary tract infection, she was admitted to our INF ward for further appraisement and management on 2022-01-26.     
    • Denies that seafood, food, drugs, or environmental factors are responsible
    • Follow up laboratory of IGE at today, pending report.
    • general skin rash and itching
    • So we need your consult for evaluation and suggest, thank a lot
  • A
    • Histroy review & physical examination were performed. Patient was admitted due to UTI & generalized urticaria. I was consulted for further allergic evaluation.
    • RIA condition:
      • Previous allergy Hx(+): intermittent urticaria
      • Trigger agents: unknown
      • angioedema, four limbs with multiple urticaria
    • Suggestion:
      • Treatment as current your expert’s management.
      • Please add allegra (60mg) 1# tid, Chlorpheniramine 1# q12h, Maintain Vena 1AMP IVD q8H & Mepron 40mg IVD q8H.
      • Taper steroid dosage according to clinical progression.(mepron 40mg q8H to q12H to qd).
      • Check ANA, cryoglobulin & Phadiatop (allergen screening test).
      • Please inform me again if need. Arrange RIA OPD follow-up.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-23 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC (TH)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-02 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1100mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-07-10 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1100mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-15 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1100mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-22 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1100mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-09-10

[no signs of neutropenia, elevated wbc raises infection concern]

There are currently no signs of neutropenia. On the contrary, the WBC count is higher than normal, which may indicate an infection.

• 2024-09-06 WBC 12.70 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-03 WBC 26.73 x10^3/uL
• 2024-09-01 WBC 0.98 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-30 WBC 0.70 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-23 WBC 4.37 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-14 WBC 4.22 x10^3/uL

[liver enzymes slightly elevated, function stable]

Lab results show the patient’s liver function has returned to stability, though enzyme levels remain slightly above the reference range. No medication issues were identified.

• 2024-09-06 ALT 42 U/L

• 2024-09-03 ALT 44 U/L

• 2024-09-01 ALT 51 U/L

• 2024-08-30 ALT 70 U/L

• 2024-08-23 ALT 55 U/L

• 2024-08-21 ALT 82 U/L

• 2024-08-14 ALT 103 U/L

• 2024-09-06 AST 42 U/L

• 2024-09-03 AST 46 U/L

• 2024-08-30 AST 43 U/L

• 2024-08-23 AST 38 U/L

• 2024-08-21 AST 75 U/L

• 2024-08-14 AST 68 U/L

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[exam findings]

• 2023-06-30 SONO - nephrology
  • Chronic renal parenchymal disease, moderate degree

[MedRec]

• 2022-05-01 ~ 2022-06-10 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • MDS, Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 1, Karyotype：46,XX,del(20)(q11.2), IPSS-R: 4.5, intermediate risk. HCT-CI score: 0, low risk, status post MUD-allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation on 2022/05/10
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Mucositis (ulcerative) of perineal
    • Other hemorrhoids
  • CC
    • for allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
  • Present illness
    • This 56 year-old female was in her usual health status before. She was diagnosed of pneumonia and pancytopenia in Oct,2021.The initial presentations were night sweating, body weight loss 5kg in 3 months and also appetite poor. Bone marrow in China’s hospital revealed no maglignancy.
    • Owing to personal reason,she came to our ONC OPD on Nov 26, 2021. Laboratory test revealed pancytopenia(WBC:2.47 10^3/uL Hb:6.6 g/dL,PLT: 183 10^3/uL) with atypical lymphocyte 16% and blast 16%. Under the impression of pancytopenia,unknown. She was admitted for further management.
    • After admission,bone marrow aspiration and biopsy was performed on 2021/11/29 which proved Refractory anemia with excess blasts-1 (RAEB-1).Family meeting held on 2021/12/3 and fully explaination to patient and family.Under the diagnosis of MDS,refractory anemia with excess blasts-1.She received vidaza (azacitadine) 75 mg/m2 sc x7d /Q3W
      • C1 on 2021/12/03-12/09
      • C2 on 2021/12/24-12/30
      • C3 on 2022/01/14-01/20
      • C4 on 2022/02/08-02/14.　
    • Neulogist was consulted due to twitching on right face for several years, severer recently and add Rivotril 1tab BID. Brain MRA was performed on 2022/2/11 which showed 1. low SI on T1WI in the bone marrow of the skull bones. Nature? Please　 correlate with contrast-enhanced study.2. spots with abnormal SI in the  white matter of the supratentorial brain with the largest one, about 5mm, in the left posterior frontal lobe.
      • C5 on 2022/03/02-03/08.
      • C6 on 2022/03/28-04/03.
    • IIP meeting held on 2022/03/30 for explained the crisk and complication of alloPBSCT, patient and her son can fully understood. Heart echo was performed which showed: 1) Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state. 2) Mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, trivial aortic regurgitation. 3) Thick IVS and LVPW.
    • This time, she was admitted for for allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Chemotherapy with FluMel140-ATG followed by MUD-allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation was administered on 5/4-5/8.
    • Hickman insertion on 5/2. We held the IPP on 5/4 10:00 and fully explained the further management to patient and her son.
    • ATG 2.5mg/kg total given 125mg on 2022/5/8-9.
    • MUD-allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation on 5/10, total CD34: 285.6110^6, 5.610^6/kg, total 357ml, infusion time: 14:24->14:46.
    • CSA 1.5mg/kg since 2022/5/9 till +22days, titration to 125mg Q12h then shifted to oral form Ciclosporin 100mg TID from 6/2- and MTX 15mg/m2 total given 22mg on D1(5/11), total given 15mg on D3(5/13), D6(5/16), D11(D21) for prophylaxis graft-versus-host disease.
    • Prophylaxis antibioitics with Cravit 500mg QDAC since 5/3-11, 5/18-22 Tapimycin 4.5g Q6H 5/11-14, Brosym 4g Q12H on 5/14-17, Tienam 500mg Q6H on 5/23-29, Targocid 600mg since 5/11-17, 5/22-29, antifungas with Mycamine 50mg QD on 5/3-29, blood culture all yielded negative.
    • PPN with Oliclinomel (Add Ca and Mg) and IVF with Taita No5 plus KCl 1amp BID.
    • Imolex 2cap PRNQ4H, Codeine 1tab TID, PRN Morphine 3mg SC, PRN Buscopan 1amp IM for hyperactive bowel sound.
    • Pain control with Difflam forte spray and Xylocaine jelly with Sucralfate for severe mucositis.
    • On NG tube on 5/23-30, Mycostatin and Nicort gel oint for severe mucositis.GCSF 300mcg was given on 5/11-29.
    • However, spiking fever with chills was noted on 6/3, empiric antibiotics with Culin 500mg Q6H and Targocid 600mg was administered on 6/3-9, blood culture yielded negative.
    • Chest film on 6/5 disclosed right pleural effusion. Covid PCR were negative on 6/5.
    • Blood transfusion with LRP 2U (UV treated) and LPRBC 2U (UV treated) for correct thrombocytopenia and anemia.
    • Followed up laboratory test recvealed fair CBC level and hypokalemia. A perineal wound 5*3cm was noted on 6/9, PS was consulted then suggested transfered to CRS OPD.
    • With the relatively stable condition, she was discharged on 2022/06/10 and will OPD follow up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alginos Susp (sod. alginate, NaHCO3, CaCO3) 10mL Q6H
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# BID
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Radi-K (potassium gluconate 595mg) 2# QID
    • Genurso (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 2# TID
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Sandimmun Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# TID

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2024-09-24

[liver enzyme rise observed, no immediate adjustment needed]

Please note that the patient’s ALT and AST levels have shown a monotonic increase over the past two weeks. No liver dose adjustment is necessary at this time; however, close monitoring is required to ensure the trend does not continue or worsen.

• 2024-09-23 ALT 129 U/L

• 2024-09-16 ALT 45 U/L

• 2024-09-13 ALT 16 U/L

• 2024-09-23 AST 65 U/L

• 2024-09-16 AST 48 U/L

• 2024-09-11 AST 34 U/L

2024-03-29

[adjusting Feburic dosage for mild hyperuricemia management considerations for renal impairment]

The patient was prescribed Feburic (febuxostat) at 80mg daily for mild hyperuricemia, recorded at 6.9 mg/dL on 2024-03-28. However, for patients with CrCl below 30 mL/minute, a lower dose of 40 mg once daily is generally recommended (package insert).

• 2024-03-28 eGFR 24.84 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-03-25 eGFR 18.51 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-03-04 eGFR 21.00 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2023-12-11 eGFR 28.61 ml/min/1.73m^2

2024-03-28

[to schedule therapeutic drug monitoring for Depakine]

Depakine (valproic acid) was started today, 2024-03-28, targeting a therapeutic trough range of 50 to 100 ug/mL for epilepsy management. While some patients may see improved seizure control at levels above 100 ug/mL, with an upper limit often set around 125 ug/mL by some experts, concentrations between 100 to 150 ug/mL may lead to toxicity. Seizure control might also be achieved at levels below the standard reference range.

Trough concentrations, typically measured just before the next dose for safety and efficacy, are recommended within 3 to 4 days post-initiation or dose adjustment. A trough level check could ideally be scheduled for 2024-04-01.

2022-06-08

[cyclosporine-A TDM]

• The level of serum cyclosporine-A gradually increases (normal range 100~400 ng/mL), please monitor for potential adverse reactions such as post-transplant diabetes mellitus, drug-induced gingival overgrowth, drug-induced thrombotic microangiopathy, neurotoxicity. (Recent laboratory data do not indicate liver toxicity, nephrotoxicity, hyperkalemia, or hypertension.)
  • 2022-06-06 307.0
  • 2022-06-02 287.9
  • 2022-04-09 165.8

2022-05-04

[Minutes of the Interprofessional Practice Meeting and Family Meeting]

• This was the second meeting held on 2022-05-04 at 10:00 in the ward, the first meeting being held on 2022-03-30. The patient’s son participated in the meeting via a smart phone.
• Dr. Kao explained the treatment schedule to the patient family, as well as the prognosis and possible risks.
• The patient asked questions about her small amount of bleeding from the catheter needle wound and the soybean-based meals in the hospital. These questions got immediate feedback, as she understood that willpower is an indispensable element of treatment for the disease.

2022-03-30

[Interprofessional Practice Meeting and Family Meeting following up]

• This meeting was held on 2022-03-30 at 9:00 in the ward, the patient was present, as was her son.
• Dr. Kao explained the treatment plan of the disease to the patient family, as well as the prognosis and possible risks, and interprofessional practice team members were present for inquiries.
• For the transplant will need relatively rare used drugs, the pharmacy should prepare in advance to ensure that the drugs are readily available and Dr. Kao will provide an updated version of conditioning agent schedule.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-09-05 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the apex, septum, lateral wall, inferolateral wall and posterior wall.
• 2024-08-30 SONO - nephrology
  • Bilateral chronic change with small sized kidney.
  • Bilateral renal cysts.
• 2024-08-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (167 - 39) / 167 = 76.67%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA,LV,Ao
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Frequent VPCs
• 2024-08-23 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-08-15 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Soft tissue, extraction socket, removal — Active chronic inflammation with squamous hyperplasia
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of active chronic inflammation of mucosal tissue with plasma cells, mixed inflammatory cells, fibrosis and squamous hyperplasia. Follow up
• 2024-04-11 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp
    • RE Type C, LE type A
  • ART
    • bil contra and RE ipsi and LE ipsi 4000 Hz absent
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 84 dB HL; LE 38 dB HL
    • RE moderately severe to profound MHL
    • LE normal to moderately severe SNHL
• 2024-03-18 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — hypercellularity for age (70%), suspicious for Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
    
  • NOTE: Correlation of bone mrrow smear, peripheral blood data, molecular cytogenetic study, flow cytometery and clinical findings is recommended.
  • Microscopically, it shows hypercellularity (approximately 70%) and proliferation of myeloid component. Erythroid lineages and megakaryocytes are present and demonstrates maturation. Blast-like cells (CD117+, 5~9%) are present.
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34(-), CD20 (focal+, <= 1%), CD138 (focal+, 1~2%), MPO (+), CD71 (focal+), CD61 (focal +), TdT(-).
• 2024-02-20 Patho - cholesteatoma
  • Labeled as “middle ear cavity and mastoid air cells, right”, Tympanoplasty-with mastoidectomy — Granulation tissue.
• 2024-02-19 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : >90 dB HL, moderately severe to profound mixed type HL
  • L’t : 34 dB HL, normal to severe SNHL.
• 2024-01-11 CT - temporal bone HRCT
  • CT scan of the temporal bone without IV contrast enhancement was performed in axial planes, and the result showed as following:
  • Impression:
    • Note inflammatory debris in the right EAC, middle ear cavity and under-pneumatization of the mastoid with fluid collection.
    • Perforation of right tympanic membrane.
  • Favor right chronic otitis media & externa and mastoiditis.
• 2023-09-15 NCV
  • Findings
    • The NCV study showed
      • Decreased CMAP amplitude in bilateral tibial nerves.
      • Slowing motor conduction velocity in right tibial nerve.
    • The F wave study showed prolonged latency in left peroneal and bilateral tibial nerves.
    • The H reflex study showed both prolonged.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy. Advise clincal correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A: R/I ITP -> unlikely
    • Clinically, leukemia or MPD should be considered.
• 2024-03-08, -03-01 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A: R/I ITP
  • Prescription
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 5# BID 7D
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID 7D
• 2024-02-26 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S: He was informed to have severe thrombocytopenia during his operation for otitis last week
  • A: Severe thrombocytopenia nature?

[consultation]

• 2024-09-24 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • This is a 72-year-old man with history of
      • hyperuricemia under medication control,
      • Chronic serous otitis media, right ear status post right tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy and canaloplasty on 2024/02/19.
      • MDS under Hydrea treatment since 2024/5.
    • This time, he sufferes from fever, cough and diarrhea for 2 days, so he sent to our OPD for help on 2024/09/19.
    • Transfer to ED as the same day, the lab dasta showed leukocytosis 230000/uL, anemia 7.5g/dL, thrombocytopenia 41000/uL, electrolyte imbalance, CKD.
    • CXR showed pneumonia over left lung. Urinalysis showed UTI. Initial antibiotic as Sintrix for infection control and LPRBC for anemia. Under the impression of AML, so he was admitted for treatment on 2024/09/20.
    • However, the situation progressed in the following days. The patient and the family agreed to the hospice care, so we consulted you for hospice care.
  • A
    • This is a 72y/o man with PMH of hyperurecemia, chronic otitis media of right ear s/p right tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy and canaloplasty, MDS to AML. This time he was admitted due to pneumonia, AML, and UTI. As we visited the patient, he could answer the questions intermittently with very drowsy status.
    • We had well explained the concept and management of palliative care to the patient’s family. The family still needs time to decide for further management direction.
    • Indication: Myelodysplastic syndrome
    • plan: combine hospice care
• 2024-09-23 Nutrition
  • Q
    • Under the impression of AML, so he was admitted for treatment on 2024/09/20.
    • We consulted your for nutrition education, Thanks!!!
  • A
    • Nutrition Diagnosis:
      • 16. Protein-energy malnutrition
      • 5. Metabolic disease and malabsorption.
      • 5. Decreased ability to consume adequate protein and calories.
      • 19. Estimated calorie intake is below RMR or recommended levels.
    • Intervention:
      • Patient has poor appetite, consuming only 1/4 of the hospital meal.
      • Education on dietary guidelines during chemotherapy, protein-rich foods, and nutritional supplements.
    • Goals:
      • Calories: 2200 kcal/day
      • Protein: 120 g/day
    • Monitoring:
      • Digestive health, bowel movements, protein and calorie intake, weight, and labs like albumin.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-20 - cytarabine 30mg/m2 59mg SC 2min (low dose Ara-C)

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2024-09-24

[medications suitable for tube feeding, shifting antiviral therapy based on renal function]

All medications on the active list are suitable for tube feeding.

Urine output from 2024-09-21 to 2024-09-23 was 2054, 1450, 490 mL, with serum creatinine rising from 2.97 to 4.28. Please ensure renal protection.

• 2024-09-24 Creatinine 4.28 mg/dL

• 2024-09-23 Creatinine 3.27 mg/dL

• 2024-09-22 Creatinine 2.97 mg/dL

• 2024-09-24 eGFR 14.62 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-09-23 eGFR 19.95 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-09-22 eGFR 22.29 ml/min/1.73m^2

Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) is not recommended for patients with CrCl <15 mL/min, it is advisable to switch to Baraclude (entecavir) 1# Q3D for CrCl 10-30 mL/min.

The current Cefim (cefepime) 2g QD is appropriate for CrCl 11-29, and no dose adjustment is needed.

[managing hyperphosphatemia in this AKI patient]

According to KDIGO criteria, AKI is diagnosed by an increase in serum creatinine (sCr) of at least 0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours or by a 50% increase from baseline in 7 days. The patient’s sCr rose from 2.97 to 4.28 mg/dL between 2024-09-21 and 2024-09-23, confirming AKI.

Additionally, acute severe hyperphosphatemia (P = 8.6 mg/dL on 2024-09-24) with symptomatic hypocalcemia is life-threatening, and hemodialysis may be required if kidney function is impaired.

• 2024-09-24 P (Phosphorus) 8.6 mg/dL

• 2024-09-22 P (Phosphorus) 5.3 mg/dL

• 2024-09-24 Ca (Calcium) 2.18 mmol/L

• 2024-09-23 Ca (Calcium) 2.14 mmol/L

• 2024-09-22 Ca (Calcium) 2.04 mmol/L

• 2024-09-21 Ca (Calcium) 1.95 mmol/L

700335213

240923

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2024-09-23

[Balancing Aspirin Use in Cardiovascular Patients with Thrombocytopenia]

The patient has chronic thrombocytopenia, with platelet counts ranging from 50 to 100 K/uL. Coagulation times, including PT and APTT, are at the upper end of the reference range.

The use of aspirin in a cardiovascular patient with a consistently low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) below 100,000 per microliter (K/μL) requires a careful assessment of the benefits and risks. Aspirin is a cornerstone therapy for preventing thrombotic events in cardiovascular disease due to its antiplatelet effects. However, in thrombocytopenic patients, the risk of bleeding is increased, and aspirin can further inhibit platelet function, potentially exacerbating this risk.

Key Considerations:

• Thrombotic Risk:
  • Patients with cardiovascular disease are at high risk for events like myocardial infarction and stroke. Aspirin reduces this risk by preventing platelet aggregation.
• Bleeding Risk:
  • Thrombocytopenia increases the likelihood of bleeding. Aspirin’s antiplatelet effect can heighten this risk, especially in severe thrombocytopenia.
• Platelet Count Thresholds:
  • Above 100,000 K/μL: Generally considered safe for aspirin use.
  • 50,000–100,000 K/μL: Aspirin may be used with caution; individualized risk assessment is crucial.
  • Below 50,000 K/μL: Aspirin is typically avoided due to a significant increase in bleeding risk.

Recommendations:

• Individualized Risk Assessment: Decisions should be based on the patient’s overall risk of thrombosis versus bleeding. Factors to consider include:
  • Severity and cause of thrombocytopenia.
  • History of bleeding or thrombotic events.
  • Other medical conditions and medications.
  • Patient’s age and overall health status.
• Monitoring: Regular monitoring for signs of bleeding and periodic platelet counts are advised.

Lab data:

• 2023-06-18 APTT 32.2 sec

• 2023-06-18 PT 12.0 sec

• 2023-06-18 INR 1.18

• 2024-09-22 PLT 63 *10^3/uL

• 2023-06-18 PLT 54 *10^3/uL

• 2023-01-01 PLT 64 *10^3/uL

• 2022-06-11 PLT 88 *10^3/uL

• 2022-03-27 PLT 90 *10^3/uL

• 2021-08-19 PLT 82 *10^3/uL

• 2021-01-22 PLT 110 *10^3/uL

• 2020-10-09 PLT 82 *10^3/uL

• 2020-09-13 PLT 76 *10^3/uL

700771485

240923

[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-01 ~ 2024-09-12 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
  • CC
    • Intermittent abnormal vaginal bleeding for 3 weeks    
  • Present illness
    • This 44 years old female without underlying disease, G2P2 (NSD x2), LMP in late 07/2024. She had IUD inserted and renewed in 2020. She had noted intermittent little amount of vaginal bleeding since 2024/08/16. She denied abdominal pain, body weight loss, limbs edema, dysuria, or constipation. She then came to our GYN OPD for help.
    • The pelvic exmaination revealed mild blood tinged whitish discharge, no bleeding point at cervix and no IUD tail.
    • The echogram on 08/26 showed endometrium thickness 7.1mm with IUD in situ, right ovary 2620mm, left adnexa mass 6755mm with flow (RI 0.68) and mild fluid in cul de sac. The ovarian malignancy was suspected. The tumor markers were checked and showed the beta-HCG, CEA, and CA 199 within normal range, but the CA 125 was 401.9 U/mL.
    • The abdominal CT on 08/27 showed irregular soft tissue tumor, 5.7cm in left adnexa, r/o left ovarian malignancy and presence of ascites in the pelvic cavity, with peritoneal nodules, r/o carcinomatosis.
    • The panendoscope and colonoscope showed no specific finding.
    • Under impression of r/o left ovarian malignancy, she was admitted for further survey and debulking surgery with ureter catheter insertion arranged on 2024/09/02. The frozen section would check during operation, if proved malignancy, debulking surgery + port-A insertion +/- HIPEC would done.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2024-09-01 due to r/o ovarian cancer.
    • She underwent debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy) + hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy on 2024-09-02.
    • The bladder rupture was found just before hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy and irrigation of peritoneal space with normal saline. The bladder rupture site was near vaginal stump, and the rupture wound was repaired bu urologist.
    • After the surgery, she was transferred to SICU for intensive postoperation care. Under stable condition, she was transferred to general ward for further care on 2024-09-03. She general condition was stable. She digestion condition was gradually improved, defecation was smoothly and gradually shifted to soft diet.
    • The cetazone 1000mg Q8H was prescribed for infection prevention. The cystography examination showed smooth bladder wall and we removed the foley on 2024-09-09. The self voiding was smooth.
    • The pathology staging revealed left ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, pT3a pN0 cM0; FIGO Stage: IIIA2, AJCC prognostic stage group: IIIA2. The ascites cytology showed negative and chest CT showed no specific finding.
    • The GYN tumor board conference suggest the patient to receive chemotherapy. The port-A was inserted on 09/11 by GS doctor. The hematologist was consulted for further adjuvant chemotherapy.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharged on 2024-09-12 and OPD followed arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 5D
    • naproxen 250mg 1# TID 7D

[surgical operation]

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-09-21 - bevacizumab 15mg/kg 900mg NS 500mL 1.5hr + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL (next time AUC 6)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 500mL
• 2024-09-02 - [liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 50mg D5W 250mL + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL] 90min IP (HIPEC in OR)

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700772114

240923

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-25 ~ 2024-04-03 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Chen GuoHu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary (right ovarian cancer – clear cell carcinoma), stage Ia
    • bilateral ovarian tumors, suspected bilateral ovarian endometriomas
    • Endometriosis of pelvic peritoneum
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Endometriosis of uterus
    • Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary (right ovarian cancer – clear cell carcinoma), stage Ia), post debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphonode dissection + omentectomy + right pelvic tumor excision) and fulguration of pelvic endometriosis + enterolysi on 2024-03-26
  • CC
    • Long term dysmenorrhea
  • Present illness
    • This is a 42 year-old female G0P0, (+) sex experience, who has underlying diseases of OVARIAN endometrioma s/p LSC OOPHORCYSTECTOMY two times. Her last mentrual period was on 2024/02/28, with AN interval OF 28 days and A duration OF 5 days. A Dysmenorrhea history was mentioned.
    • This time, she came to our OPD on 2024/02/29, for regular follow up AFTER SURGERIES FOR OVARIAN endometriomaS. RECENTLY, The patient said THAT a abdominal mass was palpated over right lower abdomEN on 2024/02/10. The patient denied fever, constipation, dysuria, urinary frequency, NOR abdominal pain.
    • The GYN sono showed A huge central PELVIC TUMOR 13x11cm, WITH FLUID, SEPTUMS AND PAPILLARY SOFT TISSUES, SUSPECTED RIGHT OVARIAN endometrioma WITH POSSIBLE OVARIAN MALIGNANCY, AND LOV 6*6 cyst with septum, SUSPECTED LEFT OVARIAN ENDOMETRIOMA. The PE showed A mass was palpated over right lower quadrant. The lab data showed CA125 LEVEL WAS 71.4 U/ml. ABDOMINAL CT SCAN showed: 1. Right ovaian tumor, SUSPECTED malignancy, 2. Left ovarian cystic tumor, nature? 3. Bilateral obturator lymph nodes, AND 4. Thickening wall at uterine wall, SUSPECTED adenomyosis, AND 5. Left lower lung subpleural nodule. After discussion with the patient, she agreed the surgical intervention. Under the impression of RIGHT Ovarian cyst tumor, SUSPECTED OVARIAN CANCER, AS WELL AS LOV ENDOMETRIOMA AND ADENOMYOSIS, she was arranged BIL OVARIAN TUMOR EXCISION OR debulking surgery (DEPENDING ON THE FROZEN PATHOLOGY RESULT) on 2024/03/26.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • She was admitted on 2024-03-26 and underwent debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphonode dissection + omentectomy + right pelvic tumor excision) and fulguration of pelvic endometriosis + enterolysi on 2024-03-26. Her Postoperative course was uneventful. her fever subsided hereafter.
    • For the right ovarian tumor, the pathology revealed right ovarian clear cell carcinoma and pT1aN0, if cM0, stage IA. She had consulted nutritionist for nutritional assessment and guidance. Postoperative course was uneventful.
    • The JP drain was removed on 04/01/2024 due to little amount. After flatus, her self voiding, eating and defecation were was smooth. She was discharged on 2024-04-03.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Fudecough (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# QID 7D
    • naproxen 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 10mL TID 7D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-03-26 - Op Method:
  • debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymphonode dissection + omentectomy + right pelvic tumor excision) and fulguration of pelvic endometriosis + enterolysis
  • Finding:
    • right ovary and tube
      • ROV – post ovarian tumor excision, rough surface: eroded with some residual tissues and brown fluid in pelvic cavity
      • frozen pathology of right ovarian tumor (13x10cm with chocolate fluid, septums and papillary soft tissues) – ovarian malignancy: clera cell carcinoma + endometriosis
      • right tube – swelling
    • uterus and left adnexa
      • uterine corpus – swelling, adenomyosis? ~ severe adhesion to right ovary and right pelvic walls
      • enmdometrium – thickened
      • cervix – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • left ovary and tube – enlarged, left ovarian cyst 6x6cm, with chocolate fluid, endometrioma?
      • left tube – np but swelling
    • omentum – seemed free of cancer invasion
    • right pelvic mass 1x1cm, located between right ovary, posterior uterus and rectum, eroded, cannot exclude cancer seeding
    • right iliac LNs: enlarged
    • right obturator LNs: enlarged
    • left iliac LNs: enlarged
    • left obturator LNs: enlarged.
    • CDS:
      • no ascites (cytology was sent), and severe pelvic endometriosis and adhesion was noted between post peritoneum, bil adnexa, post uterus and rectum s/p enterolysis
      • A 7mm JP drain was placed in CDS
      • liver surface, bowels and peritoneum – seemed free of invasion
    • after the surgery, no marked residual tissues were noted
    • optimal debulking was done
    • EBL 650 ml
    • BT pRBC 2U
    • Cx nil

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 560mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-26 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 560mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-02 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-06 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 290mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 570mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-11 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 570mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 280mg NS 250mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

700854823

240923

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2024-09-23

[Sepsis Ongoing but Stabilized Body Temperature Post Tapimycin]

Lab results suggest that sepsis is ongoing, although the patient’s body temperature has remained below 38°C since the afternoon of 2024-09-22. This occurred after starting Tapimycin (piperacillin 4g, tazobactam 0.5g) IVD Q6H on 2024-09-21. No medication issues have been identified thus far.

• 2024-09-23 Procalcitonin (PCT) 3.17 ng/mL
• 2024-09-23 CRP 8.5 mg/dL
• 2024-09-21 hs-Troponin I 147.2 pg/mL

701465946

240923

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-21 ~ 2024-09-22 PMOR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received Bfluid supplement at first by duty.
    • The evening shift nurse reported that the patient’s level of consciousness has become drowsy, with a change from an original GCS of E4V5M6 to E4V3~4M4; however, vital signs are stable.
    • Bilateral wheezing was noted upon lung auscultation. We administered oxygen via mask at 15 liters to maintain SpO2 at 95%, but the patient refused to wear the mask, and the family did not want to restrain the patient’s hands. Subsequently, the patient began to vomit a small amount of coffee grounds. A PPI pump and Trasamine were administered, and 2 units of LPRBC were prepared.
    • An emergency blood draw was performed, revealing a hemoglobin level of 10.3, while the vomiting OB test was +3. Therefore, we continued to administer the PPI pump and Trasamine. The family has been informed of the current situation, and after discussion, it was decided not to place a nasogastric tube and to sign a DNR.
    • Currently, the patient remains somewhat drowsy and is resisting the mask, so we are providing oxygen via nasal cannula at 5 liters to maintain SpO2. Unfortunately, she had expired at 06:55 2024/09/22.
• 2024-08-22 ~ 2024-09-16 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary, Left salpingo-oophorectomy on 2024-08-26
    • Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
  • CC
    • Abdominal fullness for one week    
  • Present illness
    • This 73-year-old, G2P2 (C/S x2) woman had underlying disease of hypertension and dyslipidemia.
    • According to the patient, she had abdominal fullness since one week ago. Decreased appetite and general weakness was also noted for days. She mentioned weight loss constipation in the past few months. She denied fever, dyspnea, urinary frequency, vaginal bleeding or other discomfort. Due to the above, she went to GI OPD for help.
    • Abdominal sonography was done and showed a large cystic lesion in the lower abdomen and massive ascites. Paracentesis was done and the cytology revealed positive for adenocarcinoma.
    • This time, she visited our ER due to progressive symptoms. Lab data showed elevated CRP (21). Hb and WBC was within normal range.
    • CT showed 1. A large tumor (15x18x19cm) with solid and cystic components in pelvic cavity. 2. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity. 3. Massive ascites. 4. Some LNs at pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions. 5. Gallbladder stones, diffuse gallbladder wall thickening.
    • GYN sonography showed 1. Huge pelvic cystic mass (166x94 mm) with solid component, r/o ovarian malignancy 2. Ascites(+).
    • After well explaination and discussion with patient and her daughter, she was admitted to our ward. We will arrange further evaluation for her as cancer surveys and debulking surgery if inidcated.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admisstion, the chest CT was done on 2024/08/23 and showed single nodule at left lower lobe, 0.7cm, r/o lung metastasis and ovarian cancer with cancerous peritontis. Besides, abdominal paracentesis was performed and more than 3000cc of ascites fluid was extracted.
    • Under impression of left ovarian malignancy, she underwent operation of left salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral DBJ insertion on 2024-08-26, then she was transferred to SICU for post op care.
    • During SICU, maintain hemodynamic stable. Under N/C support and monitor respiratory pattern. NPO and IVF support. ABX with Brosym use. Pain control with Morphine PRN.
    • Under hemodynamic stable and she was transfer to ward for care.
    • In general ward, her general condition was stable. Gradually shifted to liquid then soft diet after flatus. However, nausea and vomiting once per day noted.
    • The KUB revealed focal small bowel ileus over upper abdomen. Encourage ambulation and try diet if no vomiting. The defecation was smooth and we hold MgO. The foley and DBI removed; however, less urine output and enlarged abdomen noted. The self-paid albumin and PRN lasix were prescribed. Keep observe voiding amount.
    • Due to high CRP, the brosym used til 2024/09/02 and shifted to cefazolin. The followed up datas revealed normal WBC level, and gradullay decreased CRP level. No fever noted.
    • The D-dimer checked on 09/02 and showed > 10000ng/mL; thus, clexane 60mg SC QD prescribed for thrombosis prevention. The followed up chemotherapy was suggested and the port-A was inserted on 2024/09/04.
    • The GYN tumor board conference suggest the patient to receive neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy three times then receive debulking surgery.
    • After admitting to the oncology ward, the patient was under stable conditino. Chemotherapy with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin was initiated from 2024/09/13. There was no apparent side effect. Under stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/09/16 and estimated back to our ward for the next chemotherapy.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 5D 1# PRNQ6H if pain
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Xarelto FC (rivaroxaban 15mg) 1# QDCC 7D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 0.5# QD 7D if SBP < 110 mmHg then hold
    • Const-K ER (KCl 750mg 10mEq) 1# QD 5D
• 2024-06-26 SAOP Metabolism and Endocrinology Liao YuHuang
  • Prescription x3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 0.5# QD 28D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-08-26
  • Surgery
    • bilateral DBJ insertion        
  • Finding
    • Turbid urine drained from right UO after DBJ inserted        
    • bilateral DBJ was with string and can be easily removed with Foley
• 2024-08-26
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Left ovarian tumor r/o malignancy
    • Operation:
      • Left salpingo-oophorectomy
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with left ovarian tumor
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 15x18x19cmcm, capsule intact, intraoperation rupture noted with brownish mucinous discharge.
      • ROV: 1x1x1cm, capsule intact, grossly normal
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: invisible due to tumor mass occupied
    • Ascites: clear little yellow, about 4200 ml (including tumor discharge)
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: invisible due to tumor mass
    • Omentum: multiple hard, variable sized nodules (5~20 mm in diameter), attached to left ovary
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: miliary tumor seeding(+), bean sized
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • Intestine: tumor seeding(+)
    • Estimated blood loss: 200ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion agent: nil
    • Drainage: nil

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 227mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-09-23

The patient expired at 06:55 on 2024/09/22.

701524947

240923

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2024-09-23

[Administering Minirin Melt Tablet via Tube Feeding - The SSM Approach]

To primary nurse:

Minirin Melt (desmopressin 60mcg/tab) is a freeze-dried, orally disintegrating tablet. In cases where tube feeding is necessary, the Simple Suspension Method (SSM) can be used. This involves disintegrating the tablet in warm water to create a suspension for feeding tube administration without the need to crush the tablet or open capsules. This method ensures safe and effective medication delivery through the tube.

700618521

240920

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-13 CTA - chest
  • Indication
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intrathoracic lymph nodes
    • Tachycardia, unspecified
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at right atrium.
    • Necrotic mass at anterior mediastinum with central cystic part is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-07-28, the tumor size decreased.
    • Mild right pleural effusion is found.
  • Imp:
    • Compatible with lymphoma at anterior mediastinum s/p C/T with tumor regression.
• 2024-09-12 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-09-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (71 - 27) / 71 = 61.97%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62
  • Conclusion:
    • Hypokinesia of anteroseptum with preserved LV systolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Sinus tachycardia.
• 2024-08-26 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 50% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
  • IHC stains: CD3: 4%; CD20: 2 %: no predominant sub-population. (of the nucleated cells).
• 2024-08-26 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with short PR
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
• 2024-08-22 PET
  • Hetergenously increased FDG uptake involving the anterior mediastinum and adjacent RUL and RML, compatible with residual lymphoma.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right 1st rib. The nature is to be determined. Please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some focal areas in bilateral chest walls. Post-operative inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-08-08 Patho - mediastinum mass
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Soft tissue, anterior mediastinal mass, resection — Compatible with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma
      
    • F2024-00324: Soft tissue, anterior mediastinal mass, biopsy — Compatible with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma
      
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 2 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 6.5 x 5.3 x 2.4 cm. Representative sections are taken in 4 cassettes A1-4.
    • F2024-00324: Specimen submitted in fresh consists of a piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 2.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 cm. Representative sections are taken in 2 cassettes A1-2, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, all residual tissue is submitted in a cassette X.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections shows fibroadipose tissue with diffuse infiltration of large, pleomorphic lymphoid cells and tumor necrosis.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), CD79a(+), CD10(+), CD30(focal +), CD23(focal +), MUM1(+), BCL2(+), BCL6(+), CD15(-), cMYC(-), and Cyclin D1(-). The Ki-67 is > 50%.
        
    • F2024-00324: Section shows fibroadipose tissue with diffuse infiltration of large, pleomorphic lymphoid cells and tumor necrosis.
• 2024-08-07 CXR
  • Supine chest image shows:
    • Right internal jugular central venous catheter with tip terminates in the cavo-atrial junction
    • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip projecting over 3rd intercostal space
    • a huge Rt mediastinal tumor involving hilum and Rt lung
• 2024-08-01 MRI - thorax
  • Indication: mediastinal lung mass
  • Chest MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Heterogeneous, central necrotic mass at anterior mediastinum measuring 8.4cm is found.
    • The right heart is compressed and deviated to left side.
    • Regional lung collapse is also found.
    • Invasive thymoma is considered first.
• 2024-07-30 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
  • Diagnosis: Anterior mediastinal and lung mass
  • Purpose: Pre-op evaluation
  • Records:
    • Ergometer protocol: incrementa
    • Ergometer type:cycle ergometer, work; rate: 10 watt/min
    • Load time: 8.2 min
    • ΔVO2/ΔWR (Normal > 8.6 ~ 10.3): 6.3
    • AT: 510 / 1547 = 33 %
    • Predict
      • MIP: 104 - ( 0.51 * 37 ) = 85.13
      • MEP: 170 - ( 0.53 * 37 ) = 150.39
    • Meas
      • MIP: 82 / 85.13 ) = 96
      • MEP: 90 / 150.39 ) = 60
    • Cause of stop:
      • CAT: 5.2.2.2.0.1.2.2 = 16
    • Rest BP: 124/82 mmHg
    • Max BP: 129/80 mmHg
    • Max Exercise: 82 watts
    • Max Borg: 3 Minutes
    • leg fatigue: 5 Minutes
    • Recovery 1st minute BP: 118/76 mmHg
    • Recovery 3rd minute BP: 115/74 mmHg
    • Recovery 5th minute BP: 100/72 mmHg
    • The patient coughs violently while performing lung function test
  • Conclusion
    • low exercise capacity (VO2max 61%, WR 79%) (normal VO2max > 85%)
    • spirometry: moderate restrictive ventilatory impairment (FVC 52%, FEV1 45%)
      
    • respiratory muscle strength: normal ( MIP 96%, MEP 60%)
    • Breathing reserve: low
    • SpO2 during exercise: 98 -> 95%
    • cardiac response (LCWI) during exercise: normal response during exercise
    • HR response during exercise: normal HR response slope during exercise
    • work efficiency: low
    • anaerobic threshold: low
      
    • oxygen pulse: low
    • BP response: normal responseduring exercise
    • EKG: NSR
    • Health-related quality of life (HRQL), CAT= 16, por (> 10 indicates poor HRQL),
      
  • Impression
    • low exercise capacity
      
    • moderate restrictive ventilatory impairment
  • Suggestions:
    • Treat underlying disease and symptoms
      
    • Exercise training before and after operation
• 2024-07-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (58 - 18) / 58 = 68.97%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Normal chamber size
• 2024-07-28 CT - chest
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of chest shows:
    • A mass lesionmm 7.95.38.4cm, at anterior mediastinum and adjacent RUL and RML. Thick peripheral enhancement after contrast administration. Central poor enhancing area, r/o necrosis.
    • Ground glass opacity in adjacent lung.
  • Impression
    • Anterior mediastinal and lung mass. Thymoma (invasive?) is more favored lung abscess. Suggest tissue study if clinically indicated.
• 2024-07-27 CT - chest
  • Without contrast enhancement CT of chest shows:
    • A mass lesionmm 7.95.38.4cm, at anterior mediastinum.
    • Adjacent atelectasis of RUL and RML.
  • Impression
    • Anterior mediastinal mass. Thymoma (invasive?) is considered first. Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2024-07-27 CXR
  • Patch density at right middle lung zone.
• 2024-07-27 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-30 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • for surgical operation to invasive thymoma
    • This 37-year-old woman denied any past history prior admission. This time, she suffered from persistent productive cough with fever for 2 weeks She ever visit Wang Fang hospital chest OPD and abnormal chest film was found. Due to personal reason, she visit our emergency department for help.
    • At ER, vital sign: blood pressure 130/79mmHg; pulse 128 rate/min; temperature 37.5’C; respiratory rate 17 rate/min; Con’s E4V5M6; saturation 98%.
    • Laboratory data dispict Neutrophil 77.2% and elevated C-reactive protein level 5.7mg/dL.
    • Chest film reveal patch density at right middle lung zone.
    • Chest CT with and without contrast disclose anterior mediastinal and lung mass.
    • Thymona (invasive) is more favored lung abscess.
    • Under impression of suspect anterior mediastinal mass, r/o invasive thymoma, she was admitted to our chest ward for further evaluation and management.
    • Due to highly suspect invasive thymoma, so we sincerly your special evaluation and help. TKS!!
  • A
    • I will take over this case. Thanks for your consultation!!

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-09-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1089mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 73mg NS 50mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg PO BID D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-08-27 - rituximab 375mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 73mg NS 50mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg PO BID D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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2024-09-20

[DLBCL with Mediastinal Involvement: Response to R-CHOP and Residual Disease]

The patient, diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) in the anterior mediastinum, has responded well to chemotherapy (R-CHOP), evidenced by the decrease in tumor size and improvement in hydrocephalus.

Imaging studies reveal residual disease in the mediastinum, with necrosis and moderate pleural effusion. The patient also exhibits tachycardia, anterior septal hypokinesia with preserved systolic function, and nonspecific T-wave abnormalities.

Although bone marrow biopsy is negative for malignancy, continued monitoring and treatment for DLBCL, alongside management of cardiovascular symptoms, is essential to improve outcomes.

No issues with medications have been identified.

700787909

240919

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Adenocarcinoma of ascending colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation. Colonic diverticula. Mild wall thickening of upper rectum. Wall edema of terminal ileum. Focal fat stranding at RLQ with some LNs.
    • Bil. renal and liver cysts (up to 3.4cm).
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • Partial atelectasis at left basal lung.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation. Colonic diverticula. Mild wall thickening of upper rectum. Wall edema of terminal ileum. Focal fat stranding at RLQ with some LNs.
    • Bil. renal and liver cysts (up to 3.4cm).
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
• 2024-05-17 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-05-17 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUSP
  • Prostate
    • Size of prostate: 4.1 (T) cm x 2.2 (L) cm x 3.9 (AP) cm = 19.3 cc
    • Size of adenoma: 3.2 (T) cm x 1.8 (L) cm x 3.2 (AP) cm = 10.5 cc
  • Seminal vesicles
    • Size: L’t 1.8 x 0.8 cm
    • Size: R’t 2.1 x 0.7 cm
• 2024-05-17 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 4.86 mL
• 2024-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • History: Adenocarcinoma of A-colon, s/p hemicolectomy on 2024/01/24, pT4bN0M0, stage IIc. with pelvic wall involvement. Radiotherapy to the preOP tumor bed region deliver 50 Gy/ 25 fx from 2024/02/19~ plus Adjuvent chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2024/02/19~
  • Indication: for FU
  • Findings:
    • There is long segmental edematous wall thickening of the terminal ileum. Radiation enteritis is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There is a small poor enhancing lesion 5 mm in S5/8 of the liver that may be pseudo-lesion or true tumor.
    • S/P right hemicolectomy
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 3.3 cm).
  • Impression:
    • There is long segmental edematous wall thickening of the terminal ileum. Radiation enteritis is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • here is a small poor enhancing lesion 5 mm in S5/8 of the liver that may be pseudo-lesion or true tumor.
• 2024-03-26 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Gastric polyp, body, biopsy — Compatible with hyperplastic polyp with intestinal metaplasia, Helicobacter Pylori NOT present
• 2024-03-26 SONO - abdomen
  • Renal cyst, left kidney
  • Splenomegaly
  • Enteritis, suspect small bowel
• 2024-03-25 KUB
  • S/P autosuture projecting at RLQ abdomen.
  • S/P clips projecting at right upper pelvis area.
• 2024-01-25 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, cecum, SILS R’t hemicoloectomy — Adenocarcinoma
    • Resection margins, bilateral, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Radial margin, tumor, ditto — Tumor involved
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/29)
    • AJCC pathologic stage — pT4bN0, if cM0, stage IIC
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: SILS right hemicolectomy
    • Specimen site: ascending colon and terminal ileum
    • Specimen size: (a) A-colon: 14 cm in length, 3.7 cm in diameter, (b) Terminal ileum: 3.5 cm in length, 1.8 cm in diameter and appendix is not found
    • Tumor size: 7 cm in diameter
    • Tumor location: cecum, 4 and 5 cm away from bilateral resection margins
    • Tumor appearance: annular mass with perforation
    • Depth of invasion grossly: radial margin
    • Representatively embedded for section as A1: bilateral resection margins, A2-A8: tumor + radial margin(ink), A9-A13: lymph nodes
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: adenocarcinoma
    • Histology Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: tumor perforation with direct invasion to RLQ abdominal wall (OP note)
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: not identified
    • Perineural invasion: present
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: not present
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: tumor involved
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Free of tumormetastasis (0/29)
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: N/A
    • Extranodal involvement: N/A
    • Pathological TNM Stage: pT4bN0
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: N/A
    • Additional pathologic findings: abscess formation
    • TNM descriptors: N/A
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A
• 2024-01-08 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Bilateral renal cysts are found.
    • Soft tissue mass at cecum measuring 6.78cm with blurring fat plane and regional lymph nodes (n > 7, Se301 IM89) is found.
  • Imp:
    • Cecal cancer with regional lymph nodes.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-12-28 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, ascending colon, s/p biopsy(A) — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-18 ~ 2024-03-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, adjuvant chemotherapy with C2 FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2) this time dose as 50% due to GI tract side effect on 2024/03/20~2024/03/22.
    • IVF with NAKO no.5 500ml bid plus N/S 500ML plus b-complex 1mg/amp for supportive.
    • Kept OPD medication with GEMD 600mg(Gemfibrozil) 0.5# QD, Irbesartan 300mg/tab 1# QD.
    • Consult rehabilation for bedside rehabilation.
    • Fever up to 38.4 was noted on 3/22, follow up fever routune and the empirical antibiotic with cefepime IVD since 3/22.
    • Nausea and vomitting with Decan IV from prn.
    • Due to stool OB 4+, arrange PES painless on 3/26 and diagnosis: Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal), Atrophic gastritis, s/p CLO test, Gastric polyps, fundus and body, s/p biopsy, Suggestion: Pursue CLO and biopsy results, no active bleeders were noted in this study. PPI with nexium oral form use.
    • Due to RLQ pain intermitten, arrange abdominal CT on 3/27 and there is long segmental edematous wall thickening of the terminal ileum. Radiation enteritis is highly suspected.
    • The pathology of stomach was compatible with hyperplastic polyp with intestinal metaplasia, Helicobacter Pylori: not present.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/03/28 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Aprovel (irbesartan 300mg) 1# QD
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3gm) 1# TIDAC
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# TID
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Scrat (sucralfate 1g/10mL) 1# QIDAC
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNBID if stoll passage >= 3 per day
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H
• 2024-02-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S: CCRT with FOLFOX *12 doses, refer to GS for port A insertion, add entecavir, arrange admission for C/T
• 2024-01-23 ~ 2024-01-28 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Advanced ascending colon cancer perforation and direct invasion to right lower quadrant abdominal wall, cT3N2bM0 stage IIIC status post 3 dimensions single incision laparoscopic surgery right hemicolectomy on 2024/01/24
    • Hypertension
  • CC
    • Intermittent migrating abdominal cramping pain with dizziness for about 6 months.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 72-year-old male with underlying diseases of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, both under medical control, and with past history of (1) colon polyp s/p polypectomy 10+ years ago and (2) gastric polyp s/p polypectomy on 2019/03/06 and 2023/08/23, respectively. He denied family history of colonorectal cancer. He was admitted for intermittent migrating abdominal cramping pain with dizziness for about 6 months.
    • According to the patient and medical record, fecal occult blood test positive noticed at the local clinic in 2023/11. Then, he visited Dr. Chen’s OPD in GI department on 2023/11/23 for further assessment. He denied anal bleeding, body weight loss, or tarry stool. He had good appetite. PE showed no anemic conjunctiva, soft abdomen, and no tenderness. The colonoscopy was done on 2023/12/27 and it showed colon polyps and colon cancer at ascending colon, and therefore, biopsy was done. Later, he was referred to Dr. Xiao for pathology results and further treatment.
    • The colon biopsy proved adenocarcinoma at ascending colon. Abdominal CT disclosed soft tissue mass at cecum measuring 6.78cm with blurring fat plane and regional lymph nodes (n > 7), T3N2M0 on 2024/01/08. At Dr. Xiao’s OPD on 2024/01/15, it was suggested that he admit for single-incision laparoscopic surgery right hemicolectomy.
    • Under the impression of adenocarcinoma of ascending colon, cT3N2bM0, stage IIIc, he was admitted to our ward for preoperative preparation and single-incision laparoscopic surgery right hemicolectomy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and blood examination were done. Operation of 3D SILS right hemicolectomy general anesthesia were performed on 2024/01/24. IV fluids support. The wound healing well and no erythema change. Chewing cookies, toast, rice with gum was started at op day. No nausea and no vomiting, flatus passage. On low residual diet was started at post-op day 1. Well bowel movement and stools passage (+) with diet well tolerated. No fever and no complication.
    • Discharged in general condition stable on 2024/01/28 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
• 2023-09-07, 2019-05-06 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen JianHua
  • Diagnosis
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis [K21.0]
    • Polyp of stomach and duodenum [K31.7]
    • Dizziness and giddiness [R42]
  • Prescription x2
    • Pariet (rabeprazole sodium 20mg) 1# QDAC

[consultation]

• 2024-05-16 Urology
  • Q
    • For BPH Hx without treatment, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • We were consulted for BPH related LUTS. The patient has suffered from weak stream, intermittency and nocturia 3-4 times for about 2 years. He occasionally has urgency with incontinence. We suggest that you check serum PSA during next blood examination. We will arrange uroflowmetry and TRUSP for evaluation. Please start Harnalidge for treatment and arrange Dr. Li’s OPD for follow up.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-01-24
  • Surgery
    • 3D SILS right hemicolectomy        
  • Finding
    • Advanced A-colon cancer perforation and direct invasion to RLQ abdominal wall; Large area dense adhesion and invasion between the tumor and abdominal wall, retroperitoneum localized abscess was noted R2 resection and labeled the residual tumor/fibrotic tissue by using metalic clips

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 430mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-31 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-17 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-26 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-11 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 350mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-26 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 500mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-09-19

[Stable Laboratory Values and Treatment Tolerance]

Lab results from 2024-09-18, including blood cell counts, electrolytes, and liver and renal function tests, were within normal limits. Recent vital signs were also stable. While the FOLFOX regimen omitted the 5-FU bolus have been administered multiple times, no adverse drug reactions have been observed to date.

2024-08-29

[cleared for FOLFOX treatment: stable labs and vitals]

Lab results on 2024-08-28 were generally normal, and vital signs are stable, indicating no contraindications for the planned FOLFOX treatment. No medication issues were identified.

2024-05-17

The patient underwent a PSA test as recommended by the urologist. The results were within normal limits. Additionally, no discrepancies were identified in the current medication regimen.

• 2024-05-17 Free PSA 0.533 ng/mL
  
• 2024-05-17 free PSA/PSA 46.296 %
  
• 2024-05-17 PSA 1.152 ng/mL
  
• 2024-05-17 CEA 1.53 ng/mL
  
• 2024-05-17 CA199 7.16 U/mL

2024-04-11

[bolus 5-fu omitted; oxaliplatin and diarrhea; microcytic anemia]

In the current treatment cycle started on 2024-04-11, the bolus dose of 5-FU was excluded from the dose-reduced infusional 5-FU in the FOLFOX regimen, with no records of bowel movements post-treatment available yet.

Both oxaliplatin and fluorouracil, components of FOLFOX, are associated with diarrhea, with oxaliplatin showing a 46% incidence rate for this side effect.

Persistent microcytic anemia has been noted with no sign of improvement.

If oral MgO supplementation fails to correct hypomagnesemia, intravenous MgSO4 could be considered as an alternative for magnesium supplementation.

• 2024-04-10 Mg (Magnesium) 1.6 mg/dL

• 2024-04-10 HGB 11.0 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-10 MCV 70.8 fL

2024-03-19

[microcytic anemia - possible iron deficiency]

The patient had four bowel movements on 2024-03-18. Loperamide was added to his medication regimen to help manage this.

Lab findings are consistent with microcytic anemia. Iron supplementation may be beneficial to address this.

• 2024-03-18 HGB 10.5 g/dL
• 2024-03-18 MCV 71.9 fL

700388864

240918

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-22 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • 8/22 fiber = undergoing CCRT, oral candidiasis
    • 2024/07/09 Tongue ca + SOHND, R+Tongue flap [pT3N1M0, III, PNI+, LVI+], SCC-MD [CCRT = R/T Dr Wang + C/T Dr Xia]
• 2024-07-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • painless soft swelling over right neck level I
  • fair tongue operative wound
• 2024-07-10 Patho - oral cancer (wide excision + lymph node)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Tongue, right, wide excision —- Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated; AJCC 8th edition: pStage III, pT3N1(if cM0)
      
    • Lymph node, right neck, level III, supraomohyoid neck dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right neck, level IIA, supraomohyoid neck dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, right neck, level IB+IIA+III, supraomohyoid neck dissection —- Squamous cell carcinoma, metastatic (1/6)
    • Lymph node, bilateral neck, level IA, supraomohyoid neck dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/0)
    • Submandibular glands, right, excision —- Negative for malignancy
  • Macroscopic examination
    • Surgical Procedure(s): wide excision
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: right tongue
      • Other part(s) included: not received
      • Lymph node dissection: yes, (specify) right: III, IIA, IB+IIA+III; bilateral: IA
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
    • Specimen Size: Greatest dimensions: 5.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if more than one part): not received
    • Depth of invasion: 12 mm
    • Tumor Site: tongue
      • Laterality: right
        
    • Tumor Focality: single focus
      
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension: 3.7 cm
      • Additional dimensions (if available): 2.4 cm
    • Mucosal Surface: Intact
    • Gross Tumor Extension: (specify) muscular layer
    • Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A: lymph node, right III; B: lymph node, right IIA; C1: submandibular gland; C2: lymph node, right level IB, IIA, III; D: lymph node, bilateral IA; E1 and E5: anterior resection margin; E2 and E6: posterior margin; E3: superior margin; E4: inferior margin.
  • Microscopic examination
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma,
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated,
      
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: (specify) muscular layer
    • Margins (obtained from the main resection specimen): Margins uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distance from closest margin: 1 mm
        
      • (specify) posterior and deep
        • Anterior: 0.4 cm; Superior: 0.6 cm; Inferior: 0.6 cm
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: present
    • Neck Lymph Nodes:
      • Ipsilateral: Number examined: 11; Number involved: 1
      • Contralateral (if available): Number examined: 0; Number involved: 0
      • Size (greatest dimension) of largest metastatic deposit: 0.4 cm
      • Extranodal extension: not identified
• 2024-07-03 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the right 6th rib, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, bilaterl shoulders, elbows, S-I jopints, hips, and knees.
• 2024-07-03 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, GC of antrum, biopsy — Chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, Helicobacter Pylori: Present
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of chronic atrophic gastritis with inflammatory cells infiltrate, stromal edema and some goblet cells. Besides, colony of Helicobacter Pylori is identified in the submitted specimen. Follow up
• 2024-07-02 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Tongue, right, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2024-07-02 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric linear erosions, high body and middle body, GC
    • Gastric erosions, two, antrum, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion: Pursue the CLO test and the pathology report
• 2024-07-01 CT - neck
  • Head and Neck CT with and without IV contrast administration shows:
    • A right lateral tongue tumor, up to 25 mm.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor..
    • No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck. Small bil. neck LNs.
    • No other significant abnormality.
  • IMP:
    • Right tongue CA, T2N0M0 Stage II.
  • Oralcavity
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:2 N:0 M:0 STAGE:II
• 2024-07-01 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Left liver cyst (1.56x2.16cm).
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.21cm).
• 2023-02-20 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted. A 1.8cm anechoic lesion was noted at S2/3
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Several hyperechoic lesions with PAS up to 1.3cm were noted in GB.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially tail
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic cyst, left lobe
    • GB stones
• 2022-11-30 Patho - seborrheic keratosis
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Skin, right face, temporal, excision — well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: excision
    • Specimen site: right face, temporal
    • Specimen size: 3.2x 1.8x 0.6 cm
    • Tumor size: 1.7 cm
    • Tumor description: ill-defined and solid
    • All for sections are taken and labeled as: A1-4
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology Type:
      • Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Histology Grade:
      • I (well differentiated)
    • Depth of invasion:
      • Tumor invades the subcutis
        
    • Resection Margins:
      • Tumor involves the deep margin of excision
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Absent
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Absent
      
    • Tumor Necrosis: Absent
      
    • Mitotic count / 5 hpf : < 5
    • Lymph Node metastasis: Not included
    • Maximum size of metastasis: Not applicable
• 2022-03-22 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
    • C/W post sigmoidectomy, no evidence of cancer recurrence.
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD F/U
  • Complication:
    • No immediate complication
• 2021-03-18 Patho - soft tissue lipoma
  • Soft tissue, left upper arm (S2021-4061) and right thigh (S2021-4062), excision — Lipoma
    
  • Section(s) show(s) lobules of mature adipose tissue.
• 2021-03-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, mild
  • Suspected liver cyst, left
  • Suspected GB stone
  • Pancreas not shown
• 2019-10-29 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Colon, hepaic flexure, biopsy removal — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Section shows fragment(s) of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative tubular mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic, elongated nuclei with low grade dysplasia.
• 2019-10-29 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, mild
  • Hepatic cyst
  • GB stone, multiple
• 2018-09-15 CT - abdomen
  • Indication:
    • Sigmoid cancer s∕p Sigmoid colectomy on 20150812
    • Pathology stage: pT4bN2bMx, stage IIIC.
    • Adjuvant chemotherapy: FOLFOX x 12 times
    • 2017 ABD CT:
      • S∕P colon operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
      • Liver and renal cysts (1.1cm, 1.4cm).
    • 20170223 Colon fiberoscopy:
      • Rectal polyp without polypectomy
    • Transrectal colonic Polypectomy on 20170307
      • Payhology: Rectum, trans rectal polypectomy — Tubular adenoma, low-grade dysplasia
    • 20171219 Abd sono:
      • A small right hepatic cyst, up to 1.28 cm.
      • A gallstone.
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p op. of the sigmoid colon.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
  • Impression:
    • No evidence of recurrent tumor in the study.

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-22 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Plan:
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 7/25.
    • Plan to deliver 50 Gy/ 25 fx to the tongue and bil. neck. The Rt side tongue and Rt neck Ib site: 60 Gy/ 30 fx.
    • RT will start around 8/2.
• 2024-07-08 ~ 2024-07-12 POMR Ear Nose Throat Su WangYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right tongue border cancer, cT2N0M0 stage II, stauts post tumor wide excision and right supraomohyoid neck dissection on 2024-07-09.
    • Chronic gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • CC
    • Right otalgia for 2-3 weeks
  • Present illness
    • This is a 50-year-old man with past medical history of colon cancer, skin cancer. He had recently suffered from right otalgia for 2-3wk along with odynophagia, while there were no subjectively-noted neck mass, oral lesion, dysphagia, hoarseness.
    • For the above problem, he came to our ENT OPD for evaluation where physical examination and fiberoptic scope showed right tongue tumor, 2.5-3cm in diameter, protruding mass with uneven surface, while there was no prominent palpable neck mass.
    • Biopsy of the tumor was done, and the pathology report prooved malignancy.
    • Subsequent neck CT suggested clinical staging T2N0M0 Stage II.
    • Upper GI series revealed some gastric erosions. Abdominal echo showed liver cysts and gallstones, Tc-99m study reported no prominent bone metastasis.
    • Therefore, under the impression of right tongue cancer cT2N0M0 stage II, the patient was admitted for operation      
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operative evaluation was done.
    • Tumor wide excision and right supraomohyoid neck dissection were done on 2024-07-09. The patient tolerated the whole procedure well.
    • Post-operation, drainage amount was recorded. Wound CD and ENT local treat were given.
    • Empirical antibiotic with Curam and pain control medication were given. There was no facial palsy and bleeding. With decreasing amount and homogenous yellowish content, we removed the drainage tube.
    • Under relative stable condition, the patient was discharge with OPD follow-up.  
  • Discharge prescription
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) QID GAR 6D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 6D
    • MgO 250mg 1# Q6H 6D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H 6D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# TID 6D
• 2017-03-07 ~ 2017-03-08 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-09
  • Op Method:
    • Glossectomy, right
    • Nck dissection, right
    • Tongue flap repair, right
  • Finding:
    • tongue cancer, SCC, CT=4+cm in longest axis
    • necrotic LNs over R level IIa, III, facial LN

[radiotherapy]

• 2022-12-14 ~ 2023-01-13 - RT 4MeV to the Rt face OP scar region: 61.25 Gy/ 23 fx. completed

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-04 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 71mg NS 500mL 3hr (Y-sited NS) + NS 1500mL 3hr (Y-sited CDDP) (cisplatin QW, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-28 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 71mg NS 500mL 3hr (Y-sited NS) + NS 1500mL 3hr (Y-sited CDDP) (cisplatin QW, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-20 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 3hr (Y-sited NS) + NS 1500mL 3hr (Y-sited CDDP) (cisplatin QW, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-13 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 3hr (Y-sited NS) + NS 1500mL 3hr (Y-sited CDDP) (cisplatin QW, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-06 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 3hr (Y-sited NS) + NS 1500mL 3hr (Y-sited CDDP) (cisplatin QW, CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-09-18

[Vemlidy Tube-Feeding Methods and G-CSF Prescribed for Neutropenia]

Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) can be administered via feeding tube, either by splitting the tablet, crushing it, or using the simple suspension method (SSM).

Neutropenia was observed today, and a 3-day course of G-CSF (filgrastim) has been prescribed. No medication issues were identified.

• 2024-09-18 WBC 1.42 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-18 WBC 1.57 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-10 WBC 2.69 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-02 WBC 3.93 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-26 WBC 4.77 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-19 WBC 7.59 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-18 Neutrophil 58.9 %

• 2024-09-18 Neutrophil 56.1 %

• 2024-09-10 Neutrophil 75.8 %

• 2024-09-02 Neutrophil 72.5 %

• 2024-08-26 Neutrophil 79.1 %

• 2024-08-19 Neutrophil 80.3 %

[cisplatin and worsening renal function]

The patient’s serum creatinine levels have been steadily increasing over the past month. While the current cisplatin dose, administered as part of concurrent chemoradiotherapy, is not exceptionally high, however it is recommended to consider temporarily suspending cisplatin if there is evidence of a rapid decline in renal function.

• 2024-09-18 Creatinine 1.21 mg/dL
• 2024-09-18 Creatinine 1.16 mg/dL
• 2024-09-10 Creatinine 1.05 mg/dL
• 2024-09-02 Creatinine 0.98 mg/dL
• 2024-08-26 Creatinine 0.95 mg/dL
• 2024-08-19 Creatinine 0.93 mg/dL
• 2024-08-12 Creatinine 0.87 mg/dL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-22 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-08-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (83 - 15) / 83 = 81.93%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 82
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis with trivial aortic regurgitation.
• 2024-08-02 CXR
  • Solitary pulmonary nodule at LUL.
• 2024-07-29 CXR
  • Left upper lung tumor, 1.5cm.
• 2024-07-27 SONO guiding aspiration - Arthrocentesis
  • Left pneumothorax, s/p thoracocentesis
• 2024-07-26 CXR
  • Left pneumothorax
• 2024-07-26 Pathology Level IV
  • Lung, CT guided biopsy — metastatic leiomyosarcoma.
  • Section shows tissue diffusely infitrated with patternless tumor cells.
  • IHC stain: (S2024-15241): SMA (+), CD10 (-), CK (-), Napsin-A (-), TTF-1 (-).
• 2024-07-23 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic (Y2)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, corpus, total hysterectomy (F2024-296) — compatible with leiomyosarcoma, FNCLCC histological grade 2 (tumor differentiation score = 3, mitosis count score = 1, necrosis score = 1, total score = 5).
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy (F2024-296) — free
    • Uterus, endometrium, total hysterectomy (F2024-296) — atrophy, no malignancy.
    • Adnexae, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (S2024-15071) — free.
    • Lymph nodes, bilateral pelvic, bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection (F2024-296) — free
    • Omentum, infracolic omentectomy (S2024-15071) — free
    • pT1b pN0 pM1; pStgage: IVB
    • REFERENCE: S2024-15241: lung, CT guided biopsy: metastatic sarcoma
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Total hysterectomy: uterus: 10 x 8 x 8 cm, 410 gms; endometrium: smooth, 0.1 cm in thickness; bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: right ovary: 2.5 x 1 x 1 cm; right tube: 5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm; left ovary: 2 x 1 x 1 cm; left tube: 5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm.
      • Omentectomy: 20 x 8 x 2 cm.
    • Tumor Site: submucosa, near entire uterine wall, 1 cm from cervix, serosal surface intact.
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 8 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 8 x 8 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for frozen section: F2024-296FSA1-2: uterine tumor.
      • Tissue for formalin fixation: F2-24-296A1-8: uterine wall tumor with serosa; A9: cervix; A10-12: uterine wall tumor with endometrium. S2024-15071A1: left iliac LNs; A2: left obturator LNs; A3: right iliac LNs; A4: right obturator LNs ; A5: omentum.
        
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Sarcoma, compatible with leiomyosarcoma. Pleomorphic nuclei, mitosis: up to 6 mitoses/10 high power fileds, necrosis: < 50%.
    • Histologic Grade: high grade.
    • Myometrial Invasion: whole thickness
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement- Not identified
    • Lower Uterine segment Involvement- Present
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement- Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):Not identified
      • Bilateral ovary - free
      • Bilateral fallopian tube - free
      • Omentum - free
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present , (≧ 5 vessels involved)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Right Pelvic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/7
      • Left Pelvic Node (Sentinel and non-sentinel): (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/18
    • Additional Pathologic Findings -S2024-15241: lung: metastatic sarcoma with IHC stain: (S2024-15241): SMA (+), CD10 (-), CK (-), Napsin-A (-), TTF-1 (-).
      
    • Immunohistochemical Tests - F2024-296FSA2: uerine corpus tumor: SMA (+), H-caldesmon (+), CD10 (equivocal), ER (-), PR (-), cyclin-D1 (-), BCOR (-), CD56 (-), CK (-).
    • Comment(s)- none.
• 2024-07-19 MRI - pelvis
  • Clinical history:
    • 57 y/o female patient with leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified.
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis:
    • There is large soft tissue tumor, 9.4cm in the uterus, with heteregeneous enhancement, can’t rule malignancy.
    • Right lower lung nodule, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Uterine tumor, can’t rule out malignancy.
    • Right lower lung nodule, r/o lung metastasis.
• 2024-07-19 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-07-19 CXR
  • A nodular opacity projecting in left upper lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Old fracture of right clavicle S/P compression plate and screws fixation show good alignment and good union.
• 2024-07-12 CT - chest
  • Indication: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Nodular lesions at bilateral lung fields up to measuring 1.27cm in largest dimension is found.
    • Severe fatty liver is found.
  • Imp:
    • Multiple pulmonary nodules. Leiomyoma meta is considered.
• 2024-07-11 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Uterus mass: 91x74mm, or EM 7.38mm (blood flow +)
• 2024-06-19 SONO - bil. shoulders
  • Sonography of bilateral shoulders revealed:
    • Thickening and inhomogeneous echogenesity of right supraspinatus tendon. No definite discontinuity.
    • No definite osteochondral irrgularity over humeral head.
  • Impression
    • Right supraspinatus tendinosis
• 2024-06-14 KUB
  • Degenerative change of the thoracic and lumbar spine with spurs formation and narrowed intervertebral disc spaces.
  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation with paraspinal bone grafting or disc cage implantation L3-5.
• 2023-11-03 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • The NCV study showed (1) Slowing motor conduction velocity in left ulnar nerves across elbow. (2) Decreased SAP amplitude in left peroneal nerve.
    • The F wave and H reflex studies was within normal limit.
    • The EMG study showed normal findings in left TA and left C6 paraspinal muscle.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest entrapment neuropathy in left ulnar nerve across elbow and left peroneal neuropathy. Advise clinical correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-22 ~ 2024-08-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrial leiomyosarcoma,pT1b pN0 pM1; with lung metastases pStgage: IVB post staging surgery on 2024/07/22
    • Insomnia
    • Constipation
    • Postive of anti-HBc
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • Surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/07/22 (Frozen section: malignancy).
    • The pathology showed Endometrial leiomyosarcoma, pT1b pN0 pM1; pStgage: IVB.
    • She has palpitation 2-3 times per day and dizziness every morning when she weak up. She denied SOB, chest tightness or pain within 2 weeks.
    • Under the stable condition, she was admitted for chemotherapy on 2024/8/22.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, heart echo revealed LVEF 82%, normal LV filling pressure and impaired RV relaxation. Normal LV and RV systolic function. Mild aortic valve sclerosis with trivial aortic regurgitation.
    • Chemotherapy with Ifosfamide (1600mg/m2) plus Intaxel (self-paid) (135mg/m2 D1) and Mesna total 530mg were given on 8/24-26 24, joint pain was noted and Meitifen 75mg po was given for pain relief.
    • She was discharged on 2024-08-27 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescrition
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 7D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenovovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC
    • Meitifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQD if joint pain
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS if insomnia
• 2024-08-12 SOAP Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • S:
    • For Occult HBV carrir f/u and prophylatic anti-HBV agent Tx;
    • The patient had Hx of HBV carrier before.Hence the patient visited GI OPD for further evaluation and management.
  • O:
    • BH: 155 cm; BW: 64 Kg
    • No icteric sclerae, No anemic conjunctivae
    • Abdomen: soft, no tenderness,no rebound tenderness, murphy sign(-), knocking tenderness(-), psoas sign(-), obturator sign(-), hepatosplenomegaly(-), caput medusae(-)
    • No pitting edema
    • 2024-07-21 GOT 36 GPT 42 Alb 4.4 Cr 0.6
    • 2024-07-31 Anti-HBc(+) Anti-HCV(-) HBsAg(-)
  • A
    • Response to treatment:pending
    • Occult HBV carrier under prophylatic anti-HBV agent with Vemlidy from 2024-08-12
    • Malignant neoplasm of myometrium s/p op and C/T
  • P:
    • Dx: Sono abd and HBV DNA for HBV f/u in Feb; liver function and AFP for f/u in November
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC 28D
• 2024-07-21 ~ 2024-08-01 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of myometrium
    • Endometrial leiomyosarcoma,pT1b pN0 pM1; pStgage: IVB post staging surgery on 2024/07/22
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • CC
    • Urinary difficulty for two months.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 57y/o, G2P2, menopause (+) woman with medical history of dyslipidemia, goiter and surgical record of spinal issues. She denied alcohol, betel nut or cigarette use. There was no record of food or drug allergies.
    • According to the woman, she was informed with a 0.3 cm-sized uterine myoma at ShuangHe Hospital during health examination about 2 years ago. She did not receive regular follow ups. In the two-year duration, pap smears did not reveal dysplasia or malignancy.
    • Since 2024/06, she started to develop urinary difficulty and urinary frequency. She denied dysuria or hematuria. She initially visited the urologist for help, and received antibiotic treatment for suspected urianry tract infection. However, no improvements were seen. Transabdominal ultrasound was performed where a huge uterine mass with flow was noted. She was referred to the gynecologist for help, where the possibility of malignancy was informed and she was referred to Pro. Huang’s clinic for further evaluation. Tumor markers were as below: CEA 1.81 ng/mL, CA199 13.37U/mL, CA125 22.5 U/L. Ultrasound revealed a 91 X 74 mm uterine mass with low, EM 7.38mm. Chest CT suggested multiple pulmonary nodules, metastases could not be ruled out. Under the impression of suspected uterine sarcoma, she was admitted for scheduled staging surgery on 2024/07/22.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This patient was admitted on 2024/07/21. And she later underwent Staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/07/22. (Frozen section: malignancy)
    • We gave her Cefazolin and Gentamycin IV form for post op prophylaxis antibiotics for days.
    • We checked the lab datas and revealed no infection signs and then we shifted her antibiotics to Cephalexin of oral form since her post-op course was uneventful. Post-operation wound was dry and clean without dehiscence, discharge, or oozing. After flatus, her food taking and defecation were all in good conditon.
    • The pathology showed Endometrial leiomyosarcoma,pT1b pN0 pM1; pStgage: IVB.
    • The GYN tumor conference was held on 2024/08/01.
    • The chemotheraphy and radiotheraphy were arranged after operation as guideline rules and experts recommendation.
    • The patient and the family agreed with the followed up treatment plan.
    • The JP drain was removed on 2024/07/31 smoothly. Since all her general conditions were all improved and relatively stable, we arranged her discharge on 2024/08/01.
    • She would under further OPD follow up for her recovery status and surgical wound conditions.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID 7D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • naproxen 250mg 1# TID
• 2022-12-27 Patho - interveterbral disc
  • Bone and joint, vertebra, C3-4, discectomy — Confirmed
  • Section shows pieces of bone, degenerated ligament, and cartilage.
• 2022-07-26 MRI - T and L-spine:
  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation with paraspinal bone grafting or disc cage implantation L3-4-5.
  • Bulged and dehydrated discs seen as low signal intensity on T2WI with mild ventral dural sac compression.
  • Normal cord size and signal intensity.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-22 - Op Method:
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterine tumor r/o malignancy (Frozen section: malignancy)
  • Operation:
    • Staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding:
  • Uterus: enlarged with size 10108cm, smooth surface, papillary mass in uterus cavity, myometrium invasion depth < 1/2
  • Bilateral adnexa: grossly normal
  • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
  • CDS: free from ascites or adhesion
  • Estimated blood loss: 800ml
  • Blood transfusion: nil
  • Complication: nil    
  • Antiadhesion agent: nil

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-18 - ifosfamide 1600mg/m2 2600mg NS 500mL 3hr D1-3 + paclitaxel 135mg/m2 220mg NS 250mL 3hr D1
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-24 - ifosfamide 1600mg/m2 2600mg NS 500mL 3hr D1-3 + paclitaxel 135mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr D1
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-09-18

[Optimizing Mesna Timing for Ifosfamide-Induced Hemorrhagic Cystitis Prevention]

Mesna for the prevention of ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis:

• Standard-dose ifosfamide: IV: Each mesna dose is 20% of the daily ifosfamide dose, administered at hour 0 (with ifosfamide), hour 4, and hour 8 (total daily mesna dose equals 60% of the daily ifosfamide dose).
• IV and oral dosing regimen (ifosfamide ≤2 g/m2/day): After an initial IV mesna dose (20% of ifosfamide dose) at hour 0, two oral doses of mesna (each 40% of ifosfamide dose) are administered at hour 2 and hour 6 (total daily mesna dose equals 100% of the daily ifosfamide dose). If the oral dose is vomited within 2 hours, repeat or switch to IV mesna.
• Short infusion standard-dose ifosfamide (<2.5 g/m2/day): Mesna is given in 3 doses (each 20% of ifosfamide dose) at 15 minutes before ifosfamide, 4 hours after, and 8 hours after.
• Continuous infusion standard-dose ifosfamide (<2.5 g/m2/day): A bolus dose of mesna (20% of ifosfamide dose) followed by continuous infusion of 40% of the daily dose, continuing for 12-24 hours post-infusion.
• High-dose ifosfamide (>2.5 g/m2/day): More frequent and prolonged mesna dosing may be needed.

For Holoxan (ifosfamide) 2600mg daily for 3 consecutive days, mesna should be given 3 times daily: each dose being 520mg (20% of 2600mg), totaling 1560mg daily. Based on prior hospitalization records (2024-08-20 to 2024-08-26), mesna was administered approximately at 09:00, 17:00, and 21:00, not perfectly aligning with the recommended 4-hour intervals. It is suggested to confirm correct mesna dosing times.

• Drug Dose Freq Route Time
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-24 09:00
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-24 17:38
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-24 21:30
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-25 08:58
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-25 17:10
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-25 21:10
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-26 10:46
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-26 19:30
• Uromitexan 400mg/4mL/amp (Mesna) 530 mg QD IVD 2024-08-26 23:30

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[exam findings]

• 2024-09-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-08-19 SONO - Thyroid gland
  • Calcified tumor, 0.81x0.42cm in right lobe thyroid gland.
  • May consider tissue study.
• 2024-07-22 Patho - breast simple/partial mastectomy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Breast, right, simple mastectomy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
    • Resection margin, breast, right, simple mastectomy — Free
    • Lymph node, right axillary sentinel, SLNB — Negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Pathology stage: ypT1bN0(sn)(cM0); Anatomic stage IA; Prognostic stage IA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Breast Size: 13.5 x 9.8 x 2.1 cm
    • Skin: Not included
    • Nipple: Not included
    • Tumor Size: 0.8 x 0.5 cm
      
    • Resection Margin: Free, 0.5 cm from the deep margin
    • Lymph node: Axillary sentinel
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled:F2024-00292FS= right sentinel lymph nodes, FSB= right breast margin (tumor from skin). A1-A15= right breast.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      • Size of invasive carcinoma: 0.8 x 0.5 cm
        
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade 2 (score = 6)
      • Skin involvement: Not applicable
      • Ductal carcinoma in situ: Present; Extensive DCIS: Negative
    • Margins: Negative; Closest margin: 5 mm from deep margin
    • Nodal status: Negative (0/3)
      • number of lymph node examined: 3 (sentinel)
      • number with macrometastases (> 2mm): 0
      • number with micrometastases (> 0.2~2mm and/or > 200 cells): 0
      • number with isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2mm and <= 200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect:
      • Treatment effect in the breast: Probable or definite response to presurgical therapy in the invasive carcinoma
      • Treatment effect in the lymph nodes: No lymph node metastasis
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Present
    • Perineural invasion: Absent
    • Margin, “tumor from skin”: Free
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
    • ER (Ab): Positive (95%, strong intensity)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (95%, moderate intensity)
    • HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative (score= 0)
    • Ki-67: 5%
    • p63: Negative in invasive com ponent
• 2024-07-22 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, core needle biopsy — Fibrocystic changes
  • The sections show fibrocystic changes, composed of breast tissue with slightly dilated ducts, simple adenosis, and interlobular fibrosis. Microcalcification is absent. There is no evidence of malignancy in the sections examined.
• 2024-07-19 Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Findings
    • The sentinel lymph node mapping was performed immediately after injection of 0.5 mCi of Tc-99m phytate (s.c) above the right breast. The sequential static images over the chest revealed a focal area of increased accumulation of radioactivity at the right axilla.
  • IMPRESSION
    • Probably a sentinel lymph node at the right axillary region.
• 2024-07-18 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left atrial enlargement
  • Borderline ECG
• 2024-07-11 SONO - breast
  • CC and indication
    • breast cancer follow-up
  • History
    • Breast cancer, S/P breast tumor biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Known right breast cancer
  • Treatment
    • Core-needle biopsy
    • CNB of left 3/1 tumor
  • Suggestion
    • Admission for surgical intervention
  • BI-RADS:
    • 6-Known biopsy - proven malignancy

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-19 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen YuTien
  • Plan
    • admission on 2024/09/15 for self paid ribociclib + letrozole & NHI menopause injection
    • shift to self paid AI (letrozole) on 2024/08/19
  • Prescription
    • diphenhydramine 30mg ST IM
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • LoraPsudo SR FC (loratadine 10mg, pseudoephedrine 240mg) 1# QD 14D
• 2024-07-29 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen YuTien
  • Plan
    • suggest ribociclib (self paid) for 2 years + tamoxifen for 5 years
    • application for National Health Insurance menopause injection (last 2024/06/15)
  • Prescription
    • Kisqali (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD 21D
• 2024-07-18 ~ 2024-07-22 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen YuTien
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast cancer with axillary lymph node metastasis cT2N1M0 stage IIIB. IHC: ER(+), PR(+), HER(1+), Ki-67:7%. ECOG performeance:0
  • CC
    • for right laparoscopic total mastectomy + SLND + left CNB post neo-adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • Present illness
    • This 28-year-old female patient denied any underlying systemic diseases including DM, HTN, HBV, cancer or heart disease. She denied any drug use recently. and any TOCC histories in recent 3 months
    • She palpabled a mass at left breast in 2023-10 and associated with mastalgia. She went to Mackay Memorial Hospital for help. However, her mammography revealed a 12*9mm irregular hyperdense mass containing pleomorphic microcalcifications in UOQ posterior depth of right breast and associated with enlarhed LNs in right axilla on 2023/11/22.
    • Core needle biopsy of right breast and axillary was invasive carcinoma, ER (+,99%) PR(+,99%), HER2/neu(1+), Ki-67:7%. She was diagnosed with right breast cancer with lymph node metastasis, cT2N1M0 stage IIIB.
    • Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan showed no obvious lesion for metastasis and Whole abdomen CT showed one 4mm hypodensityin S5/8 of the liver, favoring hepatic cyst on 2023/11/21. After well explain including pathology and the possible treatment modality were well explained to the patient.
    • She received fertility preservation and neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with Epirubicin and Endoxan for 4 cycles then weekly paclitaxel for 12 cycles sicne 2023/12/29. She transfer to Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital for personal reason post completed neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. Breast sono revealed right breast cancer and left breat tumor 3/1 about 1.20*0.47 cm.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with completed neo-adjuvant and left breast tumor. After fully explaination the treatment options. This time, she was admitted to our ward for right laparoscopic total mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy and left core needle biospy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admittion, she underwent of right simple mastectomy + sentinel lymph node dissection + breast reconstruction with placement of tissue expander on 2024/07/19.
    • Frozen section was free margin and negative SLN was note during surgery. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The wound is clean and dry and the wound pain was tolerable. The final pathology report is pending.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged today and re-follow at OPD on 2024/07/29.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 3D
    • Sindine (povidon iodine aq soln) QD EXT 7D
• 2024-07-11 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen YuTien
  • S
    • no skin rash, no specific discomfort
    • right breast IDC, ER 99, PR 99, Her2 1+, cT2(1.45cm+1.36cm) N1M0 stage 3B; Ki67: 7%
      • right lymph node, aspiration: positive for malignancy
      • s/p fertility preservation in 2023/10
      • s/p CNB on 2023/10/24
      • s/p port-A insertion +marker placement on 2023/12/23
      • s/p neoadjuvant EC (90/600), C1 on 2023/12/29, C2 on 2024/01/22, C3 on 2024/02/19, C4 on 2024/03/15,
      • s/p neoadjuvant weekly paclitaxel C1 on 2024/04/15~C12 on 2024/07/06
    • CT: 2023/11: no metastasis, S5/8 liver cyst (4mm)
    • left breast lower outer area pain a week ago (2023/10)
      • FH: -
      • Nipple discharge: -
        
      • palpable mass: -
      • G0 P0
  • O
    • BE 2024/07/11: right tow cancer stable, smaller; left 03/01 tumor
  • A/P
    • follow up blood exam when admission
    • right laparoscopic total mastectomy + SLND+ left CNB on 2024/07/19

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-19
  • Op Method:
    • first stage breast reconstruction, right, with placement of tissue expander         
  • Finding:
    • young, thin, but good-projecting breasts before the operation
    • totally removed glandular tissue of right breast though right pre-axillary incision, with only nipple, areola, and skin left as an empty bag, and with weight of excised breast tissue as 133 g
    • tissue expander:
      • brand = MENTOR
      • type and style = CPX4 with Suture Tabs, Medium Height, textured, integral injection dome
      • volumn = 275 cc (130 cc load this operation)
      • REF = 354-9211
      • width = 10.7 cm
      • height = 9.3 cm
      • projection = 6.2 cm
      • LOT = 9980679
      • SN = 9980679-059
    • path of implantation: trans-pre-axilla
    • place of expander: subcutaneous and supra-muscular
    • a 10F J-P drain was placed over right chest wall for post operative drainage                 
  • Procedure:
    • after cancer ablasion, re-drape the patient
    • introduction of the expander into right breast
    • fill the expander with normal saline 130 cc
    • placement of the suction drain
    • suture anmd dressing of the pre-axillary wound
    • wrap the whole chest wall with elastic bandages         
• 2024-07-19 - Op Method:
  • Laparoscopic right total mastectomy + SLND
  • CNB of left breast 3/0 tumor
  • Finding:
    • SLN: 0/3
    • margin: tumor from skin, margin free
  • Procedure:     - On ETGA     - Supine position     - AC sterilization and drapped well     - 3cm incision at right axilla     - Sentinel lymph node dissection was done with localization of Tc99m radioactive isotope and methylene blue dye     - LAGIS port was inserted     - Inflated the abdomen with CO2     - The laparoscope was inserted     - Laparoscopic total mastectomy with AESCULAP® Caiman® Advanced bipolar     - The bleeder was checked     - PRS doctor took over the surgery for expander insersion     - The total blood loss was about 20 c.c

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-19 OPD Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD
• 2024-07-29 OPD Kisqali (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD 21D

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2024-09-18

[Managing Ribociclib-Induced Leukopenia: Dosage Adjustment Guidelines]

Self-paid drugs Kisqali (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD were initiated on 2024-07-29, followed by Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD added on 2024-08-19.

Leukopenia was observed on 2024-09-15, which is less likely caused by the aromatase inhibitor letrozole and more likely related to ribociclib, as the incidence of leukopenia with ribociclib is reported at 27% to 33% (grade 3: 12% to 20%, grade 4: less than 1%, according to UpToDate).

• 2024-09-15 WBC 1.66 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-19 WBC 3.00 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-18 WBC 3.90 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-11 WBC 2.86 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-15 Neutrophil 38.4 %

• 2024-07-18 Neutrophil 50.7 %

• 2024-07-11 Neutrophil 51.9 %

For ribociclib-induced hematologic toxicity, the dosage adjustment recommendations are:

• Grade 1 or 2 neutropenia (ANC 1,000/mm³ to below the lower limit of normal):
  • No ribociclib dosage adjustment necessary.
• Grade 3 neutropenia (ANC 500 to <1,000/mm³):
  • Interrupt ribociclib until recovery to grade 2 or lower, then resume at the same dose. For recurrent grade 3 neutropenia, resume at the next lower dose level.
• Grade 3 neutropenic fever (fever >38.3°C or fever >38°C for >1 hour and/or concurrent infection):
  • Interrupt ribociclib until neutropenia recovers to grade 2 or lower, then resume at the next lower dose level.
• Grade 4 neutropenia (ANC <500/mm³):
  • Interrupt ribociclib until recovery to grade 2 or lower, then resume at the next lower dose level.

700995630

240916

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-07-22 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, staging surgery — endometrioid carcinoma, grade 3
    • Uterus, myometrium, staging surgery — involved by tumor (< 1/2 thickness)
    • Uterus, cervix, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Ovary, right, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Ovary, left, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, right, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, left, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, staging surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT1aN0(if cM0); 2023 FIGO stage IIC
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Gynecologic oncology staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingoophorectomy + bilateral pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Uterus: 9x 8x 5 cm
      • Ovary, right: 3x 1.5x 1 cm
      • Ovary, right: 2.7x 1.5x 1.2 cm
      • Fallopain tube, right: 4.5 cm and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Fallopain tube, left: 4.5 cm and 0.5 cm in diameter
      • Omentum: 15x 10X 2 cm
    • Tumor Site (select all that apply)
      • Endometrium
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 4 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 2 x 1.5 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:A1:left iliac LN, A2-3:left obturator LN, A4:right iliac LN, A5:right obturator LN, A6:left paraaortic LN, A7:right paraaortic LN, A8-9:right adnexae, A10-11:left adnexae, A12:cervix, A13-21:tumor, A22:lower segment, A23:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • Endometrioid carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: (required only if applicable*)
      • FIGO grade 3 (High-grade)
      • Note: FIGO Grading System applies to endometrioid carcinomas only. Serous, clear cell, transitional, small cell and large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas, undifferentiated/ dedifferentiated carcinomas, and carcinosarcomas are generally considered to be high grade and it is not recommended to assign a histologic grade to these tumor types.
    • Myometrial Invasion: present (< 1/2 whole thickness, 5 mm thickness)
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement: Not identified
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement: Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): Not identified
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free (4.5 cm)
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present (focal, < 5 vessels)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Right Pelvic Node: 0 / 12
      • Left Pelvic Node: 0 / 13
      • Para-aortic Node: right: 0 / 4, left : 0 / 4
    • Greatest dimension of largest nodal metastatic deposit (required only if macrometastasis or micrometastasis present): not applicable
    • Isolated tumor cells (0.2 mm or less and not more than 200 cells) (required only in the absence of macrometastasis or micrometastasis in other lymph nodes): not applicable
      • Note: Number of lymph nodes with macrometastasis, lymph nodes with micrometastasis, and lymph nodes with isolated tumor cells may be reported separately but this is not mandatory.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: none
    • Ancillary Studies: Immunohistochemical stain — MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), Napsin A(-), p53: wild -type, p16(-), CK20(-)
    • Comment(s): none

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-14 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 279mg NS 250mL 4hr + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 119mg NS 400mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-22 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 288mg NS 250mL 3hr ………………………..+ cisplatin 75mg/m2 123mg NS 500mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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700759225

240913

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-10 KUB
  • Degenerative change of the thoracic and lumbar spine with spurs formation and narrowed intervertebral disc spaces.
  • Presence of anterior wedge deformity or body collapse of the thoracic or lumbar spine due to compression fracture(s).
  • S/P percutaneous vertebroplasty at several level of the visible lumbar and thoracic spine.
  • S/P screws fixation in or at the area of left SI joint.
  • S/P plastic stent implantation in between CHD and duodenum.
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion
• 2024-08-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (92.4 - 24.4) / 92.4 = 73.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Moderate TR, mild AR, MR and PR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Dilated LA; thick IVS and LVPW
• 2024-08-12 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver parenchymal disease (incomplete exam of liver)
    • Dilatation of CBD and bilateral IHD, C/W post plastic stent insertion in CBD, with pneumobilia
    • dilatation of main pancreatic duct (most parts of pancreas obscured by bowel gas)
  • Suggestion:
    • pneumobilia is an indirect sign, which may imply patency of stent
    • however, it may be difficult to evaluate the patency of stent according to image by abdominal sonography, please correlate with clinical condition (such as symptoms and signs, lab data)
• 2024-08-05, -07-18 KUB
  • Degenerative change of the thoracic and lumbar spine with spurs formation and narrowed intervertebral disc spaces.
  • Presence of anterior wedge deformity or body collapse of the thoracic or lumbar spine due to compression fracture(s).
  • S/P percutaneous vertebroplasty at several level of the visible lumbar or thoracic spine.
  • S/P screws fixation in or at the area of left SI joint.
  • S/P plastic stent implantation in between CHD and duodenum.
• 2024-07-18 CXR erect
  • Prominence of right hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2024-07-17 EEG
  • Findings
    • The background activities were composed by alpha rhythm at 8-9 Hz, 20-40 uV in bilateral posterior head areas and beta rhythm at 13-15 Hz, 15-30 uV in bilateral anterior head areas.
    • There were intermittent diffuse slow waves at 4-6 Hz, 20-50 uV in bilateral hemispheres. No obvious photic driving response was noted.
    • This EEG suggests mild diffuse cortical dysfunction. Advise clinical correlation.
  • Conclusion: Abnormal EEG.
• 2024-07-14 MRA - brain
  • Brain atrophy.
  • Occlusion or hypoplasia of left ACA.
• 2024-07-14 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy.
• 2024-06-20 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Pancreas, EUS FNA/B — Ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, composed of nests, cords, and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells, embedded in fibrous stroma. Subtle glandular differentiation is present.
• 2024-06-19 Endoscopic Ultrasonography, EUS
  • Diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head cancer s/p EUS/FNB
    • CBD stent in situ
    • Ascites
    • Esophageal varices, F2CbLi, red color sign (-), nipple sign (-)
  • Suggestion:
    • Follow up pathology report
• 2024-06-12 Body fluid cytology - bile duct brushing
  • Clinical finding
    • suspected pancreatic head cancer with obstructive jaundice
  • Cytology
    • Atypia
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTIO
    • Smears show predominant bland ductal epithelial cells and some atypical cells with enlaged and irregular nuclei. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-06-11 Patho - duodenum biopsy
  • Duodenum, 2nd portion, biopsy — high-grade adenocarcinoma, in favor of pancreas origin
    • NOTE: Clinical correlation is necessary.
  • Microscopically, it shows high-grade adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of neoplastic cells arranged in solid to glandular architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism and high N/C ratio.
    • Immunohistochemical stain demonstates CA19-9(+), CDX-2(-), CK20(-), CK7(+), CD56(-) at tumor..
• 2024-06-11 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP
  • Diagnosis:
    • Distal CBD stricture (C/W pancreas tumor invasion or compression): post TPS (Transpancreatic Sphincterotomy) / EST (endoscopic sphincterotomy) and brushing cytology, ERBD (endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage) and ERPD (endoscopic retrograde pancreatic drainage)
    • Dilatation of CBD and bilateral IHD
    • Suspected papillitis (or tumor invasion) of major papilla: post biopsy
  • Suggestion:
    • keep post EST/ERCP care; observation of symptoms
• 2024-06-07 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fragile mucosa, 2nd portion, s/p biopsy
    • External compression and lumen narrowing, 2nd portion
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Hiatal hernia, severe
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue pathology report
• 2024-06-06 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: obstructive jaundice
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing lesion (3.4cm) at pancreatic head/ ucinat process with SMA/ SMV and duodenum invasion. Cystic lesions (2.7cm, 0.9cm, 0.7cm) at pancreatic head and body. Distention of gallbladder. Dilatation of biliary tree and p-duct.
    • Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly.
    • Hiatal hernia of stomach.
    • S/P left pelvic operation.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P VP. Compression fracture of spine.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2024-06-05 ECG
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Possible Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-05 ~ 2024-06-21 POMR Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma, with suspicious invasion of superior mesenteric artery/ superior mesenteric vein and duodenum, cT4N0M0 stage III; post endoscopic sphincterotomy, brushing cytology, and endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage and stenting on 2024/06/11; post endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy on 2024/06/19
    • Obstructive jaundice causing by pancreatic head cancer
    • Septicemia due to Klebsiella aerogenes and Acinetobacter baumannii
    • Cystic lesions (2.7cm, 0.9cm) at pancreatic head and body.
    • Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly.
    • Hiatal hernia of stomach.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance
  • CC
    • yellowish skin discoloration noted for 2 wk
  • Present illness
    • This 76-year-old female patient has past history of 1) Hepatitis B with cirrhosis s/p entecavir treatment, with loss of follow-up since 2018/11; 2) L5 compression fracture s/p vertebroplasty on Aug. 6, 2015. 3) S/P removal of L spine instrument on 2015-12-21; 4) OA change of SI joint s/p RF on 2016-01-25.
    • This time, she suffered from yellowish skin discoloration noted for 2 wk and she was brought to our GI OPD, where blood analysis showed elevated hepatobiliary enzyme and marked hyperbilirubinemia (AST 88 U/L, ALT 52 U/L, TBI 27.56 mg/dl, GGT 375 IU/L), elevated lipase level (524 U/L) and elevation of CA19-9 (319 U/L).
    • Under the impression of obstructive jaundice suspect malignant biliary obstruction, she was admitted to ward for further evaluation and management.       
    • In addition, she was found to be easy forgetful for a period prior to admission. She was just brought to the neurologic OPD on 2024/06/05. Dementia was suspected, and some blood exam and brain CT had been arranged.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we keep on Urso and gave adequate IV fluid supplementation.
    • Abdominal CT reported a poor enhancing lesion (3.4cm) at pancreatic head/uncinate process with possible invasion of SMA, SMV and duodenum, which was highly suspected to be malignancy; cystic lesions (2.7cm, 0.9cm) at pancreatic head and body; distention of gallbladder and dilatation of biliary tree and p-duct; liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension and splenomegaly; and hiatal hernia of stomach.
    • EGD showed fragile mucosa and external compression with luminal narrowing in the 2nd portion of duodenum; biopsy revealed pathology of high-grade adenocarcinoma in favor of pancreatic origin.
    • The serologic exam showed positivity of HBsAg with detectable serum HBV DNA; antiviral agent of Vemlidy was prescribed on the indication of decompensated liver function.
    • She underwent ERCP on 6/11 and reported distal CBD stricture (C/W pancreas tumor invasion or compression).
    • Endoscopic sphincterotomy was done, followed by brushing cytology and placement of biliary stent.
    • Biopsy was done at the papilla for the finding of papillitis, and it showed no malignancy. The brushing cytology showed inconclusive result.
    • She developed fever on 6/13, and received empiric antibiotic treatment of Brosym.
    • Blood culture reported growth of Klebsiella aerogenes and Acinetobacter baumannii, and the antibiotic was changed to cefepime since 6/17.
    • Surgeon and medical oncologist were consulted for the treatment plans on the pancreatic head cancer.
    • EUS-FNB was recommended and was performed on 6/19 in order to obtain more tissue for the definite diagnosis and possible NGS in the future.
    • Blood transfusion was given on 6/20 to correct anemia.
    • Hypoalbumin infusion and diuretics were administered for the occurrence of ascites.
    • Under relative stable condition, she was discharged on 6/21 and will return to Oncology/GI/GS OPD on 6/25.
    • The final pathology report of EUS-FNB reported poorly differentiated ductal adenocarcinoma.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# QID
    • Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# TID
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD

[MultiTeam]

• 2024-08-19 Multidisciplinary Team Recommendation - Palliative Care
  • Consultation Date: 2024-08-16
  • Response Summary:
    • The patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with duodenal invasion in June this year. The patient was admitted due to poor appetite and widespread pain. Two days ago, the patient developed shortness of breath, altered consciousness, and thrombocytopenia. The family has agreed to a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. During the palliative care consultation, the patient briefly opened her eyes but was unable to respond, showing signs of jaundice, using nasal cannula for oxygen, and having edema in both hands. The concept of palliative care was explained to the family outside the ward. The family agreed to palliative care but expressed that they do not want to transfer the patient to a palliative care unit at this time. The palliative care consultant’s contact information was provided for any palliative-related inquiries, and follow-up care will continue.
  • Conclusion and Recommendation: Palliative care co-management
  • Responder: Chen Hui
  • Response Date: 2024-08-16 17:05
  • Physician’s Response:
    • 08/19 08:51, Xia HeXiong: Proceed as recommended. Acknowledged.
• 2024-08-16 Multidisciplinary Team Recommendation - Discharge Planning
  • Consultation Date: 2024-08-14
  • Reason for Consultation: Other: Readmission after 14 days
  • Consultation Status: Case admitted within the hospital
  • 2024-08-15 08:11 - Xie SuQin
    • Patient Details: 76 years old, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, impaired consciousness, no disability, long-term care application submitted. The patient has an NC tube in place, lives on the first floor, is accompanied by a caregiver, and has home assistive devices (cane, wheelchair, walker, commode chair, electric bed, air mattress). Further assistance will be provided as needed based on the situation.
  • Physician’s Response:
    • 08/16 08:16, Xia HeXiong: Acknowledged. Proceed as recommended.

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2024-09-13

[monitoring GI bleed, pantoprazole adjustment, and ongoing bilirubin management]

Lab results from 2024-09-10 indicate positive occult blood (3+) in the nasogastric aspirate, suggesting acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The patient is not currently using NSAIDs, aspirin, or warfarin. Hydration support is being provided with NS 500mL every 12 hours and Bfluid 1000mL daily. Blood pressure dropped to around 95/50 on 2024-09-12 but is currently stable at 116/71, indicating no immediate need for large amount fluid resuscitation. HGB was 9.4 g/dL on 2024-09-02, and a repeat measurement may be necessary to determine if a blood transfusion is required.

The Panzolec Lyo (pantoprazole) package insert recommends dividing the daily dose into two administrations if it exceeds 80mg. Currently administered at 200mg once daily, the short half-life of pantoprazole in adults suggests that dividing the dose into at least twice daily could improve efficacy.

Based on the available data in HIS5, direct bilirubin levels are continuing to decline, although they remain above the reference range. Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) should be continued.

• 2024-09-02 Bilirubin direct 2.75 mg/dL
• 2024-08-29 Bilirubin direct 3.17 mg/dL
• 2024-08-26 Bilirubin direct 4.26 mg/dL
• 2024-08-22 Bilirubin direct 7.91 mg/dL
• 2024-08-19 Bilirubin direct 11.05 mg/dL
• 2024-08-17 Bilirubin direct 11.98 mg/dL

[family meeting outlines care plan prioritizing comfort and minimizing interventions]

On 2024-09-13 at 16:00, a family meeting was held in the 11A ward conference room, led by the attending physician, Dr. Xia. The patient’s family members in attendance included the patient’s daughter, son, and daughter-in-law.

During the meeting, Dr. Xia provided a detailed update on the patient’s recent condition, including recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding, infections, and changes in consciousness.

The family expressed that the children are in agreement regarding palliative care, with the only opposition coming from the patient’s husband, who has been receiving treatment for panic and anxiety at a clinic this year. After understanding the patient’s condition, the children emphasized their desire for their mother to experience as little pain as possible in the coming stages of care.

When discussing treatment options, the family agreed to forgo further antibiotics, endoscopies, and embolization procedures, but requested the continued use of pain relief, hemostatic agents, and nutritional supplements.

2024-08-26

[improving bilirubin and albumin levels with ongoing hyponatremia]

Following the weekend, both hypoalbuminemia and elevated bilirubin have shown improvement. However, there has been no significant change in hyponatremia; continued sodium supplementation is recommended.

• 2024-08-26 Na (Sodium) 129 mmol/L

• 2024-08-22 Na (Sodium) 128 mmol/L

• 2024-08-26 Albumin (BCG) 2.5 g/dL

• 2024-08-22 Albumin (BCG) 1.9 g/dL

• 2024-08-26 Bilirubin total 7.19 mg/dL

• 2024-08-22 Bilirubin total 13.06 mg/dL

• 2024-08-19 Bilirubin total 19.65 mg/dL

• 2024-08-26 Bilirubin direct 4.26 mg/dL

• 2024-08-22 Bilirubin direct 7.91 mg/dL

• 2024-08-19 Bilirubin direct 11.05 mg/dL

2024-08-21

[to adjust Panzolec administration frequency]

The Panzolec Lyo (pantoprazole) package insert states that if the daily dose exceeds 80mg, it should be divided into two doses per day. The current administration is 200mg once daily. It is recommended to consider administering the medication twice daily.

2024-08-20

[medication review: QT prolongation and PPI duplication]

The patient is currently taking Emetrol (domperidone 10mg) 1 # PO TIDAC and Flucon (fluconazole) 200mg IVD QD.

Domperidone may enhance the QTc-prolonging effects of moderate risk QT-prolonging CYP3A4 inhibitors. Additionally, these inhibitors may increase the serum concentration of domperidone.

The product labeling for domperidone lists this combination as contraindicated. It is recommended to avoid using moderate risk QT-prolonging CYP3A4 inhibitors with domperidone.

Moderate risk QT-prolonging CYP3A4 inhibitors that may interact with domperidone include crizotinib, erythromycin (systemic), fluconazole, nilotinib, and ribociclib.

If this combination is necessary and unavoidable, close monitoring with ECG is required.

Additionally, the patient is also prescribed Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1 # PO QDAC and Panzolec (pantoprazole) 200mg IVD QD. Since both medications are PPIs, please reconsider the need for using them together.

[considering BID dosing for pantoprazole due to short half-life]

Please recheck for any ongoing signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, such as occult blood in the stool.

The half-life elimination of pantoprazole in adults is relatively short at about 1 hour. Given this, the current once-daily dosing regimen could be reconsidered, and this high dose (current 200mg) might be divided into at least BID to optimize efficacy.

2024-07-15

[monitoring fluid status in patients with liver issues]

Both hyperbilirubinemia and hypoalbuminemia are showing improvement, and Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) is being administered currently.

However, there is a lack of body weight and fluid input/output data on the TPR panel. It is advisable to obtain this data to monitor whether edema is developing or resolving, given the patient’s low albumin levels and the use of diuretics (furosemide 40mg QD, spironolactone 25mg BID).

• 2024-07-14 Bilirubin total 4.37 mg/dL

• 2024-07-02 Bilirubin total 6.82 mg/dL

• 2024-06-25 Bilirubin total 8.53 mg/dL

• 2024-06-20 Bilirubin total 11.20 mg/dL

• 2024-06-17 Bilirubin total 13.45 mg/dL

• 2024-06-13 Bilirubin total 23.72 mg/dL

• 2024-06-12 Bilirubin total 21.29 mg/dL

• 2024-06-11 Bilirubin total 25.05 mg/dL

• 2024-06-04 Bilirubin total 27.56 mg/dL

• 2024-07-02 Albumin (BCG) 3.0 g/dL

• 2024-06-25 Albumin (BCG) 2.9 g/dL

• 2024-06-20 Albumin (BCG) 2.3 g/dL

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[exam findings]

• 2023-08-29 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface. Poor window. Some anechoic lesions up to 1.1cm were noted at S8.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • Gallbladder was not seen.
      • CBD dilatation about 1.2cm was noted. Distal CBD couldn’t be seen. Pneumobilia was noted in the CBD and left IHD.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
      • Anechoic lesion was noted at left kidney
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • Splenomegaly about 13.4cm.
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cyst, S8
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • CBD dilatation
    • Pneumobilia
    • Renal cyst, left kidney
    • Splenomegaly
• 2023-08-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (118 - 42.8) / 118 = 63.73%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Poor apical and para-sternal window
    • Normal AV with mild AR
    • Normal MV with no MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A/P
    • admission for bone marrow exam
• 2024-08-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • O
    • 2024/08/30 WBC DC: Neutrophil = 43.3 %; Lymphocyte = 52.9 %;
    • 2024/08/30 CBC: WBC = 2.14 x10^3/uL; HGB = 12.5 g/dL; PLT = 76 *10^3/uL;
  • A/P
    • They refused bone marrow exam
• 2024-08-15 SOAP Chest Medicine Rao LunYu
  • A/P
    • FU 3 month later
    • The patient declined bone marrow aspiration.
    • It is advised to schedule follow-up investigations.
  • Prescription x3
    • Gentamycin ophth ointment (gentamicin sulfate 3mg/gm) HS EXT
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
    • Syntam Granules (piracetam 1200mg) 1# BID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 1# HS
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# QN
    • Seretide 125 evohaler (salmeterol, fluticasone) 2 puff BID INHL
    • Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium 2.5ug/puff) 2 puff HS INHL
    • cortisone acetate 25mg 1# BID
• 2024-08-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • O
    • 2024/08/02 CBC: WBC = 2.51 x10^3/uL; HGB = 12.3 g/dL; PLT = 72 *10^3/uL;
  • A/P
    • leucopnenia and thrombocytopenia, cause?
    • SPLENOMEGALY noted in sono abdomen
    • Suggest BM and cytogenetic study and his family would like to consider it after family discussion.
• 2024-07-01 ~ 2024-07-03 POMR Chest Medicine Rao LunYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Chronic respiratory failure status post tracheostomy
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • remove tracheostomy
  • CC
    • Admission for corking
  • Present illness
    • This 78-year-old male has underlying disease of
      • COPD,
      • Dementia,
      • hyperthyroidism,
      • CAD S/P PTCA on 1996/07/10 at NTUH under Bokey on 2023-06-14,
      • right upper abdomen abscess with peritonitis and septic shock s/p laparotomy cholecystectomy and jejunostomy on 2023/06/16, CBD stone s/p ERCP on 2023/06/14, s/p right abdominal pig-tail drainage on 2023/07/03. He has been under tracheostomy since 2023/07/03 due to diffuculty in weaning ventilator
    • This patient admission arrange bronchoscopy for corking evaluation
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission,a series of examination for pre-bronchoscopy survey.
    • Bronchoscopy was done and tracheostomy tube was removal smoothly on 2024-07-03.
    • We maintenance OPD medication for underlying disease control.
    • As present stable vital sign and respiratory condition.He was discharge on 2024-07-03 then CM for further management.

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2024-09-12

[bone marrow biopsy agreed after months of neutropenia and thrombocytopenia]

This 78-year-old male has had neutropenia and thrombocytopenia for several months (abdominal ultrasound performed on 2023-08-29 revealed splenomegaly). Previously, the patient and his family declined a bone marrow biopsy, but they recently agreed, and this admission is for the planned bone marrow examination.

Currently, his liver and kidney functions are stable. He has comorbidities including chronic respiratory failure post-tracheostomy and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), both managed with medications from repeat prescriptions. No medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-09-11 WBC 2.29 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-30 WBC 2.14 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-02 WBC 2.51 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-13 WBC 2.44 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-01 WBC 2.26 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-11 PLT 88 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-30 PLT 76 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-02 PLT 72 *10^3/uL

• 2024-07-13 PLT 79 *10^3/uL

• 2024-07-01 PLT 66 *10^3/uL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-07 Patho - mediastinum mass
  • Soft tissue, chest wall, CT-guide biopsy — T-cell lymphoma
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 4 strips of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 1.5 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Section shows diffusely infiltrative medium to large lymphoid cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(-), p40(-), CD3(+), CD20(-), CD4(+), CD8(focal +), CD5(+), TdT(-), Granzyme B(-), CD56(-), CD34(-), CD30(-), and CD21(-). The Ki-67 is about 30%. The results are suspicious of peripheral T-cell lymphoma or T-lymphoblastic lymphoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-06-04 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • a huge, homogeneous density, soft-tissue tumor lesion (about 13x13x82mm in size), with small areas of necrosis, occupying the lower anterior mediastinal compartment and adjacent anterior chest wall, that extends to adjacent abdominal cavity. the lesion severely compresses and posteriorly displaces the Rt ventricle of heart and left lobe of liver.
    • massive pericardial effusion and moderate Lt pleural effusion with partial relaxation atelectasis LLL of lung.
    • a large left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy is visible.
    • nodular ground glass opacities in both upper lobes of lungs.
    • a tiny gallstone. mild splenomegaly. unremarkable of the pancreas and both kidneys and adrenal glands. no enlarged LN.
  • Impression:
    • huge chest wall or anterior mediastinal tumor involving the chest wall and abdomen, with massive pericardial effusion and moderate pleural effusion, and metastatic Lt supraclivular LN, malignant lymphoma d/d metastasis or plasmacytoma.
• 2024-05-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (81.3 - 22.8) / 81.3 = 71.96%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Large pericardial effusion without cardiac tamponade
    • About 5x6 cm mass lesion with external compression to RV
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild MR and TR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2023-05-29 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Buccal tissue, premaxilla area, left, removal of tumor — Organizing granulation tissue with chronic inflammation, fibrosis and pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
  • The sections show a picture of moderate chronic inflammatory cells and mild neutrophils infiltrate, vascular proliferation, and fibrosis. The overlying squmous epithelium shows pseudoepitheliomaous hyperplasia. There is no evidence of malignancy in the sections examined.

[MedRec]

• 2023-12-31 ~ 2024-01-02 POMR Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right flank pain, favor colon lesion.
    • Gallbladder stone
    • Calcificated uterine myomas
    • Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode,moderate
    • Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety] without agoraphobia
    • Other sleep disorders
  • CC
    • Right flank pain and right side lower back pain for 2 days
  • Present illness
    • This 58 year-old male who had past history of Major depressive disorder regular at our Psychiatry follow up. According to the statement of the patient’s families and ER medical record.
    • This time, she suffered from right flank pain for 2 days. There was no fever, no uri s/s, no chest pain, no dyspnea, no N/V, no diarrhea, no tarry or bloody stool, no dysuria. Therefore, she was sent to our ER.
    • At MER, physical exam showed flat and soft, normoactive bowel sound; no tenderness; no rebounding pain; no CV angle tenderness. the TPR showed SBP:117/77mmHg; HR:108; BT:37.7’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6; SpO2:97%. The laboratory studies disclosed no leukocytosis with increase of CRP level; Normocytic anemia; The KUB showed Nonspecific increased bowel gas pattern in the abdomen, the Abdominal CT disclosed Ileus with gas-filled distended large bowel loops of the abdomen.
    • Under impress of Right side abdominal pain suspect severe ileus with colitis. She was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with IV fluid supplement. Medicines as Psychiatrist suggestion were used. Right flank pain and lower back pain were improving after medical treatment.
    • In addition, Sketa 1# po TID was used for pain control.
    • GYN was consulted for pelvic calcified tumor and the impression of calcificated uterine myomas who suggested regular GYN OPD follow up.
    • Orthopaedist was consulted for management of lower back pain. Abdominal sonography was arranged for GB stone further survey.
    • Diet was tried since 1/2 and there was no more abdominal pain. We Explained this condition to herself (including do colonscopy for further survey), she understood but request against medical advice discharge.
    • After discussion about the risk and consequence, she agrees to afford the risk. Under a stable condition, she was AAD on 2024/01/02 and further GI/GYN/Ortho OPD were arranged later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none
• 2023-05-24 ~ 2023-06-02 POMR Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Xia YiRan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Epulis (biting-induced fibroma) of the premaxillary vestibule and fistular at the left maxilla combined with local inflammation post of removal of an oral tumor from the premaxilla of both sides, split-thickness graft reconstruction of the surgical defect (donor site is from left thight (5 *3 cm) and complicated tooth extraction of #23 on 2023/05/26.
    • infection of premaxillary vestibule
    • Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety] without agoraphobia
    • Sleep disorders
  • CC
    • I was admitted for surgical intervention to remove a LUMP at my anterior upper gum which was present over half A year.
  • Present illness
    • According to her statement, the present illness should be traced back to half A year ago. This 58-year-old female patient noticed occasional pain with discomfort sensation at her anterior upper gum. Due to these symptoms, she aid to a local dental clinic for help, where a lump at her right lower jaw were told. She, therefore, visited to our O.S clinic for 2nd opinion. After the mouth exaination, a big epulis-like lump at her premaxillary vestibule combined with local inflammation at the premolar area were noted. Her panoramic film showed a bone root of #23. Besides, severe atrophy of the maxilla and periodontal bone loss WERE noted. After we had explained her conditions and treatment to the patient herself, she decided to have operations to solve her problems. She was admitted this noon for surgical intervention.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, a seris of pre-operation examination was done. Then we had arranged operation and evaluation anesthesia. She received soft tissue tumor excision from the premaxilla of both sides, STSG reconstruction of the surgical defect (donor site is from left thight (5 *3 cm) and complicated tooth extraction of #23 under GA on 2023/05/26.
    • Postoperatively, we keep monitor her STSG graft condition. Empirical antibiotic agent with Cefa 1g qd was prescribed.
    • Betamethasone was prescribed for the swelling control along with famotidine. Intraoral wound change dressing qd. Ice packing of face, cool liquid diet with high protein diet were educated. We found her flap partial dehiscence due to biting injury on 2023/05/29.
    • Because her general condition maintained stable after the operation. She was discharged this morning and arrange OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ4H
    • amoxicillin 250mg 2# Q8H

[consultation]

• 2024-06-07 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • The 59 y/o has bipolar disorder. Her CT showed huge chest wall or anterior mediastinal tumor involving the chest wall and abdomen, so we need your help for biopsy. Thanks
  • A
    • This 59-year-old female patient is a case of mediastinal mass, r/o malignancy. CT-guided biopsy is indicated.
    • Please chek platelet, PT, and aPTT before this procedure. We will inform the risk of insufficient specimen, pneumothorax, hemorrhage, infection, and air embolism to the patient and the family.
• 2024-06-07 Vascular Surgery
  • Q
    • The 59 y/o has bipolar disorder. Her CT showed massive pericardial effusion and moderate pleural effusion. We need your help for assessment. Thanks
  • A
    • I have had the pleasure of involving with this patient’s care. In brief, She is a 59 year old female seen in consultation for opinion regarding treatment options for PP window for large amount of pericardial effusion. 　
      • Previous hx: huge mediastinal mass, compressing the ant. wall of the heart, with large pericardial effusion
      • upon my visit, her con’s clear, no O2 requirement, VSS
      • CT guided bx scheduled today
    • SUGGESTION & PLAN:
      • We have current evidence for large amount of pericardial effusion.
        
      • I think we have reached a point where there is prudence in considering surgical intervention (PP window) both for tissue proof aiding staging.
      • ok to MBD today, readmit on 2024/06/11 (TUE) on my service
      • also, pursue the pathology of the bx to determine if aggressive surgical resection warranted.
      • PP window will be scheduled on 2024/06/12 (WED)
      • SICU post-op
    • The patient is agreeable with my surgical consultation.
• 2024-03-15 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Triage level: 2 Chest pain/chest tightness > Suspected psychogenic chest pain/chest tightness. The patient has been angry recently and now feel that the air is accumulated in the chest. It cannot be dissipated and chest pain is now present.
  • A
    • To whom it may concern:
      • Relapse and recurrence of somatic anxiety including palpitation and chest pain had been noted sine one week ago
      • The patient herself reduced the prescribed drug Anxiedin 1# TID to QD and BID
    • Imp:
      • palpitation and chest pain, cause ??
      • depressive disorder with anxious distress
    • Plan to do :
      • It is recommended to add back Anxiedin 1# TID — routine prescription
      • OPD follow up
• 2024-01-02 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • for management of pelvic calcified tumor
    • This 58 year-old male who had past history of Major depressive disorder regular at our Psychiatry follow up. According to the statement of the patient’s families and ER medical record. This time the patient suffered from Right flank pain for 2 days, no fever, no uri s/s, no chest pain, no dyspnea, no N/V, no diarrhea, no tarry or bloody stool, no dysuria.therefore she was sent to our ER. At MER, physical exam showed flat and soft, normoactive bowel sound; no tenderness; no rebounding pain; no CV angle tenderness.the TPR showed SBP:117/77mmHg; HR:108; BT:37.7’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6; SpO2:97%. The laboratory studies disclosed no leukocytosis with increase of CRP level; Normocytic anemia; The KUB showed Nonspecific increased bowel gas pattern in the abdomen, The Abdominal CT disclosed Ileus with gas-filled distended large bowel loops of the abdomen.
    • Under impression of Right side abdominal pain suspect severe ileus with colitis?? She was admitted for further evaluation and management
    • Now, we need your management of pelvic calcified tumor. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • This is a 58 y/o female with Major depressive disorder regular at our Psychiatry follow up.
      • She was admitted for Right side abdominal pain suspect severe ileus with colitis
      • We were consulted for a pelvic calcified tumor
    • GYN:
      • menopaused (maybe 3 yrs according to the patient)
      • G0, sex(-)
    • Abd CT:
      • Ileus with gas-filled distended large bowel loops of the abdomen. No obvious obstructive lesion.
      • The both kidneys show normal contrast excretion, size, and contour without evidence of renal stone or tumors.
      • The liver parenchyma reveals no evidence of focal lesion.
      • The gallbladder is normal in size and wall thickness.
      • The pancreas & spleen appears normal in size and contour.
      • No evidence of ascites or intra-abdominal fluid collection.
      • No evidence of paraaortic or pericaval lymphadenopathy in this study.
        
    • TAS:
      • uterus 79*39mm, EM 2.4mm
      • Myoma 4036mm, 3128mm (both calcification)
      • ROV 118mm, LOV 1513mm
      • CDS no fluid
    • Impression:
      • calcificated uterine myomas
    • Suggestion:
      • GYN OPD f/u (The patient said she is followed up at NTUH, and 0.5-1 year inverval is recommended)
      • please contact us if other GYN lesion noted
• 2023-10-03 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Triage level: 4 Anxiety/Agitation > Mild anxiety/excitement, indicating random thoughts, crying during the examination, hyperventilation, indicating general discomfort
      • A lot of negative thoughts recently
      • Has difficulty waiting for her next psychiatry appointment
      • Also experiences shortness of breath, headaches, and chest pain
    • Allergy: nil
    • PH: panic disorder, depression, allergic rhinitis
  • A
    • S:
      • The case is a 58-year-old female. She has been diagnosed with major depression and panic disorder and has been receiving medical treatment in the Department of Psychosomatics of our hospital for a long time. In the past 2-3 weeks, she has had stressful events, mainly disputes over tooth extraction (the dentist’s attitude was lighthearted, and the patient suffered from nasal bleeding on the night of tooth extraction), symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, verbal abuse, anxiety, and physical symptoms (palpitations, numbness of hands).
    • O:
      • Mental Status Examination:
      • Appearance：Clear
      • Consciousness: well dressing
      • Attitude：Cooperation
      • Attention：Concentrated
      • Affect：irritable
      • Speech：Coherent and Relevant
      • Thoughts：No delusion of persecution and reference, no death thinking, denial of suicidal thinking
      • Behaviors：mild social avoiding, restlessness,
      • Perception：No illusion and hallucination
      • Insight：partial insight
      • JOMAC: Grossly intact
        
    • A:
      • Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode,moderate
    • P:
      • Arrange OPD follow up at Dr. Wang ZongXi.
      • Add paroxetine 0.5# and utapine 0.5# for 3 days.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-06-17
  • Surgery
    • Port-A insertion (RIJV approach, B Braun 8.5Fr)    
    • Thoracoscopic Pericardial Window
  • Finding
    • Intra-operative sonography finding:
      • Adequate size of RIJV     
      • Large amount of pericardial effusion with bulging pericardium noted.
      • generous window was created
      • a huge mass compressed upon RV ant. wall
    • 318 cc turbid, dark reddish effusion drained, sent for cytology, routine and culture.
    • Pericardium was sent for pathology.
    • LP: 325cc effusion was also drained from newly placed chest tube.

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2024-09-11

[Compatibility of Cravit IV Solution for Infusion]

To primary nurse:

According to the package insert for “Cravit IV Solution for Infusion,” Cravit is compatible with the following solutions: - 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution - 5% Glucose Injection - Ringer’s Solution with 2.5% Glucose - Parenteral nutrition (amino acids, glucose, electrolytes)

2024-06-07

[large mediastinal tumor compressing heart]

A CT scan conducted on 2024-06-04 revealed the following findings:

• A large, homogeneous density, soft-tissue tumor lesion (approximately 13x13x82 mm in size), with small necrotic areas, occupying the lower anterior mediastinal compartment and adjacent anterior chest wall, extending to the adjacent abdominal cavity. This lesion severely compresses and displaces the right ventricle of the heart and the left lobe of the liver.
• Massive pericardial effusion and moderate left pleural effusion with partial relaxation atelectasis of the left lower lobe of the lung.
• A large left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy is visible.
• Nodular ground glass opacities in both upper lobes of the lungs.

A WBC differential count on 2024-06-06 showed a left-shifted distribution. Normal blood IgG, IgA, IgM levels were observed, along with elevated kappa and lambda free light chains and beta-2 microglobulin.

• 2024-06-05 FKLC 43.42 mg/L
  
• 2024-06-05 FLLC 29.02 mg/L
  
• 2024-05-31 B2-Microglobulin 3683 ng/mL

Lymphoma and/or mediastinal tumors are suspected. The pericardial effusion appears symptomatic; percutaneous pericardiocentesis might be considered. This approach, if feasible, could physically relieve the pressure on the heart more effectively than medication.

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-07-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/09/05, more new bone lesions are noted, suggesting multiple bone metastases in progression.
• 2024-07-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Recto-sigmoid cancer, adenocarcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S-colon cancer with peritoneal seeding, LNs/ liver metastases.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Small amount ascites.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S-colon cancer with peritoneal seeding, LNs/ liver metastases.

[MedRec]

• 2023-08-09 ~ 2023-08-24 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen XinHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with partial obstruction with multiple liver metastasis and peritoneal seeding, cT4aN2bM1c, stage: IVC status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/08/11
    • Fever, cause to be determinated
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • CC
    • was scheduled for management of colon cancer.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 70 y/o woman with PMH of leiomyoma s/p total hysterectomy 20+ years ago, right oophorectomy at childhood, cholecystectomy, Asthma and CAD. She regular at our GI OPD follow up.
    • This time, she suffered from epigastralgia esophageal hunger and fullness especially post meal since 2023/07. She ever visited to at LMD for help in vain. She visited to our GI OPD for help.
    • At GI OPD, Upper GI endoscopy was performed which revealed reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-; superficial gastritis;gastric polyps, body, suspect fundic gland polyps and gastric subepithelial lesion. Explained about gastric subepithelial lesion, we suggested EUS for further survey at GI OPD.
    • Because of she also complained about abdominal fullness, easy defecate (4-5/day) and tenesmus for months. Colonscopy was also done that showed recto-sigmoid junction tumor with lumen obstruction, favor malignancy, 20cm AAV, s/p biopsy-Adenocarcinoma.(incomplete colonoscopy due to lumen obstruction). Follow up tumor marker with CEA that showed >9790.00 ng/mL.
    • Under the impression of Colon cancer. She was admitted to our GI ward for management. We will be arrange abdominal CT + lung with/without contrast and abdominal sonography for further survey.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, she recived IV fluid supplement ane medication for symptom relief. Abdomen echo and CT were performed, which revealed Colorectal Carcinoma T4aN2bM1c, stage IVC. Consulted CRS specialist, who suggest operation with colostomy on 8/11. She will be transfer to CRS service for further care.
    • At CRS ward, try semi-liquid diet well after operation. We consulted Hemo-oncologist and GS for chemotherapy and port-A implantation.
    • Cardiac sonography revealed Dilated LV, normal LV systolic function. However, fever on and off was noted since 08/15. Lab data on 08/15 revealed elevated CRP (23.7) and bacteriuria. Empirical antibiotic as Soonmelt (08/15~16) was given. Chest X ray revealed blunted left costophrenic angle. Mild increasing sputum noted on 08/16 and poor response to fever, we shifted antibiotics to Cravit on 08/16.
    • Follow up CRP on 08/17 revealed further elevated CRP (27.1). Thus, we consulted INF and shift antibiotics to Finibax since 08/17. No bacteria growth in urine culture. Right flank pain noted on 08/18, KUB was checked.
    • Followed up lab data on 08/18 revealed mild decreased CRP (25.8). Fever was subsided after Naproxan was given since 08/19. No bacteria growth in blood culture.
    • Followed up CRP on 08/21 revealed decreased CRP (8.3). After finished IV antibiotics treatment, we arranged her discharge on 2023/08/24 and OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • naproxen 250mg 1# PRNBID 7D
• 2021-03-10 ~ 2021-03-12 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gallbladder stone with acute cholecystitis status post laparoscopic cholecystectomy on 2021/03/10
  • CC
    • Sudden abdominal fullness with abdominal discomfort were noticed last night
  • Present illness
    • This is a 67y/o woman with PMH of leiomyoma s/p total hysterectomy 20+ years ago, right oophorectomy at childhood, gall bladder stone under regular OPD follow up .
    • According for her statement, she noted for GB stones by other hospital for 1 year, This time, sudden abdominal fullness with abdominal discomfort were noticed last night (3/9 6pm) after intaking dinner. LMD visited with dimethicone, fencaine, biofemin, famotidine given however symptoms remain. Therefore she attended ER.
    • Vital signs were stable, epigastric pain with RUQ tenderness, Murphy sign +, no rebounding pain, psoas and obturator sign -. Vomitted once at ER, no fever no chillness. Lab showed: no elevation of infection markers, ALP: 113, otherwise within normal range. Bedside echo showed multiple GB stones, GB wall thikness about 0.37cm, Murphy’s sign +, CT showed: radiolucent gallstones or bile sands mixed with free small air pockets, cause unknown. No dilatation of CBD and IHD, no stone obstruction noticed. ECG showed T wave inversion same as the previous ones.
    • Under the impression of acute cholycystitis, she was admitted for laparascopic cholecystectomy and post operation care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, laparoscopic cholecystectomy was processed successfully on 3/10. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. During the hospitalization, the empiric antibiotic with oral Amoxillin + Flagyl, stool softener and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. Under improved general condition, she was allowed to discharge today and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • amoxicillin 250mg 2# Q8H 3D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 11D
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 13 QID 3D

[surgical operation]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-23 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-07-09 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-06-25 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-06-18 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-05-28 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-05-07 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-04-23 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-03-26 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-03-12 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-02-27 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-02-20 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-30 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-16 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-02 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-12-19 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-12-05 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-11-21 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-11-07 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-10-18 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-09-25 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-09-05 - (FOLFIRI)

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2024-09-11

[Progression of Bone Metastases and Liver Function Concerns]

The patient began FOLFIRI in early 2023-09, followed by the addition of Avastin. In 2024-03, the regimen was changed to Avastin + FOLFOX. A bone scan in 2024-07, compared to the previous scan from 2023-09-05, revealed new bone lesions, suggesting progressive bone metastases. This progression is further supported by elevated tumor markers, with CEA around 10,000 ng/mL and CA199 over 20,000 U/mL.

Prolonged PT and APTT, elevated bilirubin and AST, and decreased albumin suggest worsening liver function. Phytonadione, Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide), and BaoGan (silymarin) have been administered, with no medication issues identified. If cholangitis is suspected, adding ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid) may be considered.

• 2024-09-11 PT 16.4 sec

• 2024-09-11 APTT 44.2 sec
  

• 2024-09-11 Bilirubin total 8.86 mg/dL

• 2024-09-11 Bilirubin direct 3.94 mg/dL

• 2024-09-11 AST 180 U/L
  

• 2024-09-11 Albumin (BCG) 2.8 g/dL

• 2024-09-10 CEA 9848 ng/ml

• 2024-09-06 CEA 9385 ng/ml

• 2024-08-27 CEA 7068.3 ng/ml

• 2024-07-30 CEA 2987.200 ng/ml

• 2024-07-12 CEA 1995.600 ng/ml

• 2024-06-28 CEA 2284.500 ng/ml

• 2024-06-20 CEA 1636.800 ng/ml

• 2024-05-30 CEA 954.340 ng/ml

• 2024-05-09 CEA 912.050 ng/ml

• 2024-04-26 CEA 1026.000 ng/ml

• 2024-04-19 CEA 444.940 ng/ml

• 2024-03-29 CEA 459.320 ng/ml

• 2024-03-12 CEA 427.290 ng/ml

• 2024-03-01 CEA 482.250 ng/ml

• 2024-02-23 CEA 253.140 ng/ml

• 2024-02-02 CEA 291.530 ng/ml

• 2024-01-19 CEA 363.960 ng/ml

• 2024-01-05 CEA 686.340 ng/ml

• 2023-12-22 CEA 771.7 ng/ml

• 2023-12-08 CEA 1273.3 ng/ml

• 2023-11-24 CEA 1881.500 ng/ml

• 2023-11-10 CEA 4289.000 ng/ml

• 2023-10-09 CEA 10571.00 ng/ml

• 2023-09-22 CEA 16656.00 ng/ml

• 2024-08-27 CA-199 23543.000 U/ml

• 2024-07-30 CA-199 6974.500 U/ml

• 2024-07-12 CA-199 10934.600 U/ml

• 2024-06-28 CA-199 9992.100 U/ml

• 2024-06-20 CA-199 5187.200 U/ml

• 2024-05-30 CA-199 2904.700 U/ml

• 2024-05-09 CA-199 3696.000 U/ml

• 2024-04-26 CA-199 3157.180 U/ml

• 2024-04-19 CA-199 1093.020 U/ml

• 2024-03-29 CA-199 1184.350 U/ml

• 2024-03-12 CA-199 1673.250 U/ml

• 2024-03-01 CA-199 1286.170 U/ml

• 2024-02-23 CA-199 580.240 U/ml

• 2024-02-02 CA-199 543.150 U/ml

• 2024-01-19 CA-199 788.400 U/ml

• 2024-01-05 CA-199 1174.500 U/ml

• 2023-12-22 CA-199 1699.1 U/ml

• 2023-12-08 CA-199 2352.800 U/ml

• 2023-11-24 CA-199 3859.000 U/ml

• 2023-11-10 CA-199 7413.200 U/ml

• 2023-10-09 CA-199 11271.60 U/ml

• 2023-09-22 CA-199 17653.00 U/ml

• 2023-08-22 CA-199 24117.50 U/ml

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[exam findings]

• 2024-07-29 Upper GI Series
  • S/P operation.
  • Normal contour and mucosal pattern of the esophagus.
  • A diverticulum at jejunum. No evidence of contrast medium leakage.
  • Right renal stone.
  • Right catheterization to SVC in position. S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion. S/P NG tube indwelling.
• 2024-07-22 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tummor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, antrum, palliative chemotherapy with FLOT plus Nivolumab followed by radical subtotal gastrectomy (S2024-15032A) and frozen section for margins (F2024-294FSA and FSB) —- Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, non-cohesive type.
    • Lymph node, perigastric, LN D2 dissection (S2024-15032A) —- metastatic carcinoma (21/25)
    • Lymph node, group 8,9, group 11p, group 12a, LN D2 dissection (S2024-15032B, C, D) —- free (0/9)
    • ypT3 ypN3b (if cM0); ypStage: III, at least.
    • OR ypT3 ypN3b (if cM1); ypStage: IV.
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - radical subtotal gastrectomy with LN D2 dissection and frozen setion for margins. Greater curvature: 17 cm, lesser curvature: 12 cm; anastomosis: 10 x 3 cm. ulcerative tumor: 8 x 7 cm, omentum: 45 x 16 x 2 cm.
    • Tumor Site – Antrum. Tumor 1 cm from resection margin and ＜ 1 mm from radial surface.
    • Tumor Size: 8 x 7 cm
    • Gross configuration- Type IV: Infiltrative, predominantly intramural lesion, poorly demarcated
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for frozen section: F2024-294FSA: separated proximal margin; FSB: separated distal margin.
      • Tissue for formlain fixation: S2024-15032A: stomach and regional lumph nodes: A1: cuff; A2-10: tumor; A11: non-tumor; A12: anastomosis; A13: bilateral cut ends of anastomosis; A14-15: LC lymph nodes; A16-17: LC lymph nodes; A18: omentum; A19: group 8,9; A20: group 11p; A21: group 12a.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma,
      • Lauren classification of adenocarcinoma: Diffuse type
    • Histologic Grade - G3: Poorly differentiated, undifferentiated
    • Tumor Extension - Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Radial margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma, < 1mm.
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: present
    • Perineural Invasion: not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of lymph nodes examined/involved: 21 / 34 = perigastric 21/25; group 8,9 0/3; group 11p 0/4, group 12a 0/2.
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition) - ypT3 ypN3b (if cM0); ypStage: III, at least. OR ypT3 ypN3b (if cM1); ypStage: IV.
      • TNM Descriptors - y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT)- ypT3: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - ypN3b: Metastasis in 16 or more regional lymph nodes
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case) if cM0 OR if cM1
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - omentum: free
    • Ancillary Studies - S2024-03221: Her2/neu: negative (score = 1+)
    • Comment(s) – Tumor board determination of cM0 OR cM1 and tumor stage is needed.
• 2024-07-08 PET
  • No previous study for comparison.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the stomach and in soft tissue in the gastrohepatic space, highly suspected the primary gastric cancer with regional lymph nodes metastass.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral para-aoric lymph nodes, the nature is to be determined (metastatic or reactive nodes, or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the uterus, probably uterine myoma.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys, physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-06-19 CT - abdomen gastric filling with water
  • History: Gastric adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction, cT3N3aM1, stage: IVB, status post GJ bypass on 2024/03/22, s/p chemotherapy with FLOT plus Nivolumab from 2024/04/16~
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/04.
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at the gastric antrum is noted again, stationary that is c/w stomach cancer S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified regional metastatic nodes are noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified few small non-regional metastatic nodes in para-aortic space are noted again, stationary.
    • There are few stones in right kidney (up to 2 cm).
      • Right kidney shows irregular contour that is c/w old inflammatory process.
      • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 1.4 cm).
    • There are few ill-defined mild enhancing masses in the uterus that are c/w myomas.
    • There is minimal pleura effusion in left CP angle.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at the gastric antrum is noted again, stationary that is c/w stomach cancer S/P C/T with stable disease.
• 2024-04-25 KUB
  • Calcifications over right upper abdomen overlaping with renal shadow, could be due to right renal stones.
  • Calcifications in the pelvic cavity, could be due to phleboliths.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-04-08 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-03221
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS >=5
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 5
• 2024-03-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87 - 28) / 87 = 67.82%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis and mild aortic root calcificiation; trivial MR.
• 2024-03-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: gastric cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gastric antrum with reginal LAP. Several LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Bil. renal stones (up to 2.1cm). Tiny renal cysts.
    • S/P left humeral operation.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N3a(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IVB(Stage_value)
• 2024-02-21 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, angularis to antrum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score = 1+).
• 2024-02-21 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • Section shows fragment(s) of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative tubular mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic, elongated nuclei with low grade dysplasia.
• 2024-02-20 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study, due to much food residuals
    • Gastric malignancy, if gasctric cancer approved, then borrmann classification type III was impressed, from angularis to antrum, LC, s/p biopsy.
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test and pathology report
    • Consider to arrange further evaluation for malignancy staging
• 2024-02-20 Colonoscopy
  • Colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Is, sigmoid colon, s/p cold snare polypectomy.
  • Diverticulum, ascending colon and sigmoid colon.
  • Mixed hemorrhoid

[MedRec]

• 2024-09-06 VsNoteBeforeDischarge Yang MuJun
  • This 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma [Her2/neu: negative (score=1+), CPS: 5] and impending obstruction. She was classified as cT3N3aM1, stage IVB. On 2024-03-22, she underwent a gastrojejunostomy (GJ) bypass and was subsequently admitted for palliative chemotherapy with FLOT and Nivolumab.
  • She received chemotherapy at 70% of the full dose and immunotherapy on 2024-04-16 (Cycle 1). On 2024-05-07, she received Cycle 2 FLOT at 80% of the full dose along with Nivolumab (self-paid). On 2024-05-27, she had Cycle 3 FLOT at 95% of the full dose and Nivolumab, followed by Cycle 4 FLOT and Nivolumab on 2024-06-18. A follow-up CT on 2024-06-19 showed stable disease.
  • On 2024-07-22, she underwent a radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection and Roux-en-Y GJ anastomosis. She was readmitted for palliative Cycle 5 FLOT (chemotherapy alone) as the patient refused further immunotherapy. Premedication with dexamethasone began on 2024-09-06, and Cycle 5 FLOT was administered starting 2024-09-07.
  • However, on the night of 2024-09-07, the patient began experiencing abdominal pain and general discomfort. Consequently, chemotherapy was discontinued on 2024-09-08.
  • On 2024-09-09, the patient continued to complain of general discomfort and exhibited signs of shock (cold limbs). A whole blood test and chest X-ray were ordered immediately. Unfortunately, the patient collapsed, and an In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA) was noted. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) was initiated, and medications including Bosmin, Jusomin, and calcium were administered. Laboratory results revealed neutropenia, acidosis, acute kidney injury (AKI), hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and elevated CRP and PCT. The chest X-ray indicated hollow organ perforation. Despite all efforts with CPR and ACLS, the patient did not recover. After discussing the situation with the family, who chose to honor the patient’s prior wishes, CPR was discontinued. The patient passed away on 2024-09-09 at 13:24.
• 2024-04-23 Hemato-Oncology SOAP Yang MuJun
  • Prescription
    • B-Red (hydroxocobalamin 1mg/mL/amp) 1# ST IM
    • Smecta (dioctahedral Smectite 3gm/pk) 1# PRNTIDAC
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD
• 2024-04-15 ~ 2024-04-20 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Present illness
    • Diagnosis was Gastric adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction, cT3N3aM1, stage:IVB, status post GJ bypass on 2024/03/22.
    • This time, she was admitted for palliative chemotherapy with FLOT plus Nivolumab (self pay).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Limeson 4mg/tab 1# PO BID and Famotidine 20mg/tab 1# PO BID x3 day for prevention chemotherapy allergy on 2024/04/15~2024/04/18.
    • She received Q2W palliative chemotherapy with Nivolumab (3mg/kg, 200mg self pay) plus FLOT(Docetaxel 50mg/m2, Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 200mg/m2, 5-Fu 2600mg/m2, 1st all 70%) on 2024/04/16 (C1).
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H was given for nausea and vomiting.
    • Helicobacter pylori was treated with Pariet F.C 20mg/tab 1# PO BIDAC, Scrat 1g/10mL/pk 1pk PO QIDAC.
    • Hypomagnesemia and Hypokalemia were noted, Magnesium Sulfate 10%, 20mL/amp 1amp IVD QD and Const-K Extended-Release Tablets 750mg/10mEq/tab 1# PO QD for supportive.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/04/20 and OPD followed up later.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNBIDAC
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD
• 2024-03-13 ~ 2024-03-31 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of stomach cT3N3aM1, stage IVB
  • CC
    • decreased body weight for 20% in one month
  • Present illness
    • This 64 yo female, with a past history of
      • Renal stone s/p and urosepsis in 2011, 2016,
      • newly diagnosed on 20240221 Stomach cancer: angularis to antrum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score=1+).
    • was admitted due to decreased body weight for 20% in one month.
    • According to the patient. she had epigastric pain for 1 month and had stomachache on 2024/02/06 accompanied with decreased appetite, abdominal fullness, nausea sensation, and OB (+). The pain was exacerbated by eating and ameliorated by fasting. She had taken NSAID due to right elbow dislocation. On 2024/02/16, she went to Dr. Cai PeiShan’s OPD for help. PE showed mild epigastric tenderness. Symptomatic treatment was given, and colonscopy and upper GI endoscopy were arranged on 20240220.
    • The result showed gastric malignancy, GERD, and CLO test: Positive. Pathologic result of stomach showed stomach adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score=1+). Colonscopy showed Colon polyp, at sigmoid colon and diverticulum at ascending colon and sigmoid colon.Polyp showed tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia. Due to above, she was transfered to Dr. Chen YanZhi’s OPD, where abdominl CT was arranged, clinical stage showed cT3N3aM1, stage:IVB. Because of CLO (+), she underwent clarithromycin, metronidazole, amoxicillin therapy, but she had side effect of severe anorexia, so stopped on 2024/03/04.
    • She also mentioned body weight loss from 2024/02/06: 56kg to 2024/03/13: 47kg. Lab data showed anemia, Hb:7.9. normal liver function, CRP:1.7, GFR:74
    • Under the impression of gastric cancer, she was admited for operation and nutrition supplement.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, LPRBC 4U was transfused due to anemia, Hb eleveated from 7.9 -> 9.6. Lyo-povigent, Oliclinomel, Addaven were given for nutrition supplement; however, she felt stinging after nutrition infusion. So we changed to SMOFlipid 250ml QD, the infusion process was smooth, so we then added to SmofKabiven 1448ml QD till now.
    • Operation was arranged on 2024/03/22. Pre-op evaluation including cardiac echo and Spirometry were arranged. Cardiac echo showed IVS thicking, others are relative normal. After operation, she was under NPO, analgestics was prescribed as pain control. Gas passage and stool passage were noticed, and ambulation was good. She practiced Tri-flow everyday, average: 900-1200ml. NG was clamped on 2024/03/25, she denied abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distention. Water 100ml was tried on the next day, and then clear liquid was tried. She underwent Port-A insertion on 2024/03/27 and will take chemotherapy under Dr. Yang MuJun. Then full liquid diet, soft diet were tried, the process was smooth. Due to relative stable condition, she discharged and will be followed up at Oncologist Dr. Yang MuJun’ OPD and will be admited at 2024/04/15 for first dose chemotherapy.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID

[consultation]

• 2024-04-16 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • For bed side rehabilitation, we need your consultation for evaluation.
  • A
    • Assessment
      • Gastric adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction, cT3N3aM1, stage IVB, status post GJ bypass on 2024/03/22
    • Plan
      • Since the patient can walk independently and perform BADLs without assistance, rehabilitation programs will not be scheduled at this time.
      • If there is a decline in muscle strength or limb dexterity, please contact CR Luo YuanTing, and we will arrange rehabilitation programs.
• 2024-03-25 Integrative Medicine
  • Q
    • This is a consultation for chemotherapy
    • This is a 64 -year-old female, with a past history of
      • Renal stone s/p and urosepsis in 2011, 2016,
      • newly diagnosed on 20240221 Stomach cancer: angularis to antrum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score=1+). was admitted due to decreased body weight for 20% in one month.
    • After admission, Lyo-povigent, Oliclinomel, Addaven were given for nutrition supplement; however, she felt stinging after nutrition infusion. So we changed to SMOFlipid 250ml QD, the infusion process was smooth, so we then added to SmofKabiven 1448ml QD.
    • Operation was arranged on 3/22. OP result showed locally advanced gastric cancer at prepyloric region, at least T4a, pending obstruction. Small LAP over paraaorta and IVC region, distant metastasis cannot be r/o.
    • Status Post: laparoscopic GJ bypass
    • Biweekly neoadjuvant FLOT chemotherapy with Nivlumab use were considered
    • NG: Clamped on 3/25
    • NPO, gas passage(+), stool passage(+)
    • We would like to consult your expertise for chemotherapy
    • Please feel free to contact with me if any problems, thanks!
  • A
    • This 64 year old woman is a case of newly diagnosis gastric adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction, s/p GJ bypass on 3/22. We are consulted for perioperative Biweekly neoadjuvant FLOT chemotherapy with Nivlumab. We will discuss with patient. Thank you!

[surgical operation]

• 2024-03-22
  • Surgery
    • laparoscopic GJ bypass
  • Finding
    • locally advanced gastric cancer at prepyloric region, at least T4a, pending obstruction
    • small LAP over paraaorta and IVC region, distant metastasis cannot be r/o

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-09-07 - ……………………………….. docetaxel 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 150mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 350mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3600mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FLOT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-17 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 240mg D5W 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 150mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 350mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-27 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg D5W 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 150mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 350mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-06 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg D5W 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 56mg D5W 150mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 350mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-16 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg D5W 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 50mg D5W 150mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 350mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 2600mg D5W 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-09-10

The patient passed away on 2024-09-09 at 13:24.

2024-09-09

[managing septic shock and acute tubular necrosis in this neutropenic patient]

Sepsis-induced acute tubular necrosis is often linked to prerenal factors such as decreased kidney perfusion and systemic hypotension (89/55 recorded at 08:35 on 2024-09-09, with norepinephrine administered).

The patient meets KDIGO AKI criteria due to an increase in serum creatinine of ≥ 0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours or ≥ 50% within 7 days. Additionally, Procalcitonin (PCT) levels on 2024-09-09 are elevated at 19.82 ng/mL, indicating possible sepsis.

Neutropenia has also developed, and Granocyte (lenograstim) 250ug SC daily has been provided. Empiric antibiotic treatment with Targocid (teicoplanin) 400 mg Q12H and Mepem (meropenem) 1000 mg Q8H has been initiated for potential sepsis. No medication issues have been identified at this time.

• 2024-09-09 Creatinine 2.33 mg/dL

• 2024-09-06 Creatinine 1.02 mg/dL

• 2024-08-01 Creatinine 0.63 mg/dL

• 2024-07-29 Creatinine 0.60 mg/dL

• 2024-09-09 WBC 0.95 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-06 WBC 9.39 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-09 Neutrophil 16.7 %

• 2024-09-06 Neutrophil 70.4 %

[tube feeding]

All oral medications currently prescribed can be administered via a feeding tube.

2024-05-07

Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia have been managed with oral Const-K tablets and intravenous MgSO4 supplementation. No medication discrepancies have been identified.

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[lab data]

2024-03-06 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-03-06 Anti-HBc Value 0.19 S/CO
2024-03-06 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-03-06 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO
2024-03-06 Anti-HBs 0.86 mIU/mL
2024-03-06 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-03-06 HBsAg Value 0.25 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-18 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary, pT1aN0, Stage IA, post debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/01/11.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 2.0cm) at bil. inguinal regions.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • A nodule (9.5mm) at LLL.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 2.0cm) at bil. inguinal regions.
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • A nodule (9.5mm) at LLL.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver.

• 2024-04-17 Ultrasonography - gynecology

  • Findings
    • ATH + BSO
    • Ascites (-)
  • IMP:
    • No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion

• 2024-03-30 MRI - pelvis

  • S/P hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
  • Rim enhanced lesion, 2.7cm in left pelvic cavity with adjacent fatty infiltrates, r/o hematoma or inflammatory lesion.
    
  • T2 hyperintensity lesion in right pelvic cavity, r/o lymphocele.
  • Minimal ascites in the pelvic cavity.

• 2024-03-27 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA

  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 15 dB HL; LE 16 dB HL.
  • Bil WNL.

• 2024-03-20 SONO - gynecology

  • R/O LT upper Cyst: (70x34mm)

• 2024-03-15 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • There is a cystic lesion in left pelvic side wall with surrounding fatty stranding, 9.4 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Lymphocele with secondary infection is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Prior CT identified a well-defined, noncalcified solid nodule (9.5mm) in peripheral of LLL of the lung is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 8 mm. Follow up is indicated.
  • Impression:
    • There is a cystic lesion in left pelvic side wall with surrounding fatty stranding, 9.4 cm in size (the largest dimension).
    • Lymphocele with secondary infection is highly suspected.

• 2024-03-15 SONO - gynecology

  • R/O LT upper Cyst (92x36mm)

• 2024-03-11 Venous Duplex, peripheral echography

  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
    • Bilateral lower leg MVO/SVC is low.

• 2024-03-08 Bronchodilator Test

  • r/o mild restrictive ventilatory defect
  • negative BDT

• 2024-02-20 CT - chest

  • Findings
    • Lungs: a well defined, noncalcified solid nodule, with mild lobulated margins (9.5mm srs/img302/170) in peripheral of LLL.
      • mild paraspinal fibrosis of RLL, related to irritation of adjacent osteophytes of spine.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • solitary lung nodule 9.5mm, LLL. stable.

• 2024-02-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (83 - 29) / 83 = 65.06%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 64

• 2024-02-02 PET scan

  • No FDG uptake was noted in the soft tissue nodule in the lower lobe of left lung. The nature is to be determined. Please follow up chest CT scan for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral shoulders. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the midline anterior pelvic wall. Post-operative inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.

• 2024-01-11 Patho - ovary (tumor)

  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- Clear cell carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IA, pT1aN0(if cM0), FIGO Stage: IA
    • Ovary, right, oophorectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, bilateral, salpingectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Uterus, corpus, abdominal total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy —- Leiomyoma
    • Uterus, endometrium, abdominal total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy —- Endometrial polyp
    • Uterus, cervix, abdominal total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, omentectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/7)
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply): Debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + infracolic omentectomy)
      
    • Specimen size:
      • F2024-00012
        • left ovary: 19.5 x 12.0 x 6.3 cm, 585 g;
        • left tube: 4.7 cm in length and 0.3 cm in diameter;
      • S2024-00826
        • right ovary: 2.0 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm;
        • right tube: 5.8 cm in length and 0.2 cm in diameter;
        • uterus: 8.7 x 5.5 x 3.7 cm, 145 g; cervix: 3.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm; endometrial cavity: 4.0 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm with an endometrial polyp, measuring 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm; Two leiomyomas, measuring up to 2.7 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm
        • omentum: 23.3 x 10.2 x 1.3 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Left ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 19.5 cm
    • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 12.0 x 6.3 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • F2024-00012: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-2, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additonal sections are taken and labeled as: X1: fallopian tube; X2-6: tumor.
      • S2024-00826: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A: lymph node, left iliac; B1-2: lymph node, left obturator; C: lymph node, right iliac; D1-2: lymph node, right obturator; E1: cervix; E2: endometrium; E3: endometrial polyp; E4: leiomyoma; E5: left adnexal soft tissue; E6-7: right ovary and fallopian tube; E8: posterior wall.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Clear cell carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal PAX8(+), Napsin A(+), AMACR(+), WT-1(-), PR(-), and p53(wild type).
      
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors): not applicable
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): Not identified
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable): Not identified
      
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: N2024-00156: Negative for malignancy (normal/benign)
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Negative for metastasis: left iliac: 0/4; left obturator: 0/5; right iliac: 0/4; right obturator: 0/7
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: Endomatrial polyp and leiomyomas are seen.

• 2024-01-10 Colonoscopy

• 2024-01-10 EGD

• 2023-12-18 CT - chest

• 2023-12-06 SONO - gynecology

• 2023-12-01 CT - abdomen

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-15 ~ 2024-03-25 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Zeng LunNa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
    • Pelvic abscess (2024/03/15 Pus discharge culture:Staphylococcus lugdunensis)
    • Abdominal pain
  • CC
    • Lower mid abdominal pain for 2 days.
  • Present illness
    • This 53 y/o woman, G2P2A0, menopause for 3 years. She had
      • Hyperlipidemia with regular medication control
      • Chronic Ischemic Heart disease with regular medication control
      • left cystic adenocarcinoma status psot debulking on 2024/01/11.
    • She denied any food or drug allergy, denied anticoagulants or hormone use.
    • She complained that she had lower left abdomianl pain for two days. She denies urinary frequency nor weight loss. She denied nausea or vomiting, no tarry/bloody stoool, no constipation, no unine retention,nor body weight loss.
    • She went to emergency department due to LEFT MID QUADRANT abdominal pain NEAR THE UMIBILICUS AREA. At ER, vital sign showed blood pressure showed 124/58mmHg, heart rate 99/min, temperature 35.3 degree, respiration rate was 18/min, Saturation 99% and her conscious was clear.
    • Lab data showed WBC 16990/uL, CRP WAS 19.3 mg/dL, Potassium 3.3 mmol/L, Creatinine 0.50 mg/dL and ALT = 114 U/L.
    • CT was done which revealed a cystic lesion in left pelvic side wall with surrounding fatty stranding, 9.4 cm in size (the largest dimension), lymphocele with secondary infection is highly suspected.
    • Sono- and CT-guide aspiration of LLQ fluid was also done and some reddish fluid was obtained.
    • She was admitted under the impression of lymphocele with secondary infection. Further examination and PROPHYLACTIC ANTIBIOTICS will be provided when she admitted.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patint is admitted under the impression of lymphocele. CT revealed. Sono revealed LT upper Cyst 92x36mm on 3/15. Lab data showed WBC 19660 /uL and CRP 19.3 on 3/15.
    • After admission, pus culture and blood culture was done. Urine analysis showed normal. Antibiotic with Cefazoline, Gentamycine and Metronidazole was given. Recheck of lab data was done after three day of treatment. Elevated CRP 22.2 mg/dL was noted on 3/18. Therefore, infectiologist was consulted and Brosym and Seforce was recommened. Sono was rechecked which revealed decreased of size to 70x34mm on 3/20.
    • Lab data was rechecked on 2024/03/25 which revealed improved CRP 3.6 mg/dL and WBC 8160 /uL. Due to the improved symptoms, she was allowed to discharge. OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID
    • ZCough (benzonatate 100mg) 1# TID
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 10mL TID
    • Keto (ketorolac 10mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC
• 2024-03-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S: 2024-03-13 Anti-HBs (-), Anti-HBc (-), HBs Ag (-), Anti-HCV (-)
  • A/P:
    • Admission for C/T with TP x6, audiometry, CCr, bone scan (for bone or joint soreness) and consult dietitian, consult psychiatrist for insomnia, Rheuma for the possibility of auto-immune-related joint pain
• 2024-03-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O: Multi-disciplinary Cancer Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2024-01-18
    • Treatment Plan: Recommend post-operative adjuvant chemotherapy for clear cell carcinoma and monitoring of pulmonary nodules.
  • A/P:
    • Arrange Abd/Pelivs plus Chest CT (due to lung nodule), Q3M, next on post-C/T x6 or 3 months
    • Admission for C/T with TP x6 and consult dietitian
• 2024-01-09 ~ 2024-01-18 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Zeng LunNa
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left ovarian tumor cancer psot debulking (Abdominal Total Hysterectomy + Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy + BPLND + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024-01-11
    • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- Clear cell carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IA, pT1aN0(if cM0), FIGO Stage: IA
    • Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
    • Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
    • Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
  • CC
    • vaginal bleeding since 2023-10-10, with dizziness and orthopnea
  • Present illness
    • This 53 y/o woman, G2P2A0, menopause for 3 years, menstural cycle regular with duration/interval of 5/28 days, presents with heavy bleeding but no dysmenorrhea. She complained that she felt dizziness recently with orthopnea. She turned to our GYN OPD for help on 2023-11-30.
    • She had pHx of 1) myoma on 2017 without regular follow-up; 2) Hyperlipidemia with regular medication control; 3) Chronic Ischemic Heart disease with regular medication control. She denied any food or drug allergy, denied anticoagulants or hormone use.
    • Heavy bleeding during the menstruation was noted by patient. During he peroid, blood clots could be found sometimes, with fresh red color. She denies urinary frequency nor weight loss. There were mild pale conjunctiva. There were no dyspnea, general malaise, orthostatic hypotension. She denied abdominal pain, no nausea or vomiting, no tarry/bloody stoool, no constipation, no unintentional body weight loss.
    • The transvaginal sono on 2023/12/06 showed uterus measuring uterus, AVF with size 12.8 x 4.9cm, EM was 1.26cm, myoma measuring 3.8x2.8cm, 1.5x0.9cm, and a huge cysytic mass over left pelvic area (>20cm)
    • 2023/12/01 Abdomen CT: 1) Cystic adenocarcinoma of the left ovary is highly suspected, 2) Soft tissue nodule 0.9cm in LLL of the lung.
    • Under the impression of cystic adenocarcinoma of the left ovary, she was admitted on 2023/01/09 for debulking surgery and gastrointerstinal tumor survey. Pre-operation survey and post-operation care would be arranged as schedule.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admisssion, pre-operative survey such as lablatory studies, EKG and CXR were done and showed normal results.
    • Debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + infracolic omentectomy) was well performed on 2024-01-11, the whole procedure was smooth and the patient stood it well.
    • During the hospitalization, we rechecked her Hb level on the day after operation, which revealed acceptabled result (12.6 to 11.4).
    • Post-operative empirical antibiotics Cefazolin and analgesic agents were administered and the wound management was performed.
    • After no fever, good oral intake, toelerable wound pain & improved general condition, the patient may be allowed to discharge on 2024-01-18 and OPD follow up was suggested. Further treatment systemic chemotherapy will be arranged after the OPD visit.
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • Keto (ketorolac 10mg) 1# QID
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 1# QID

[surgical operation]

• 2024-01-11
  • Op Method:
    • Diagnosis: Left ovarian tumor r/o malignancy -> frozen section: adenocarcinoma
    • Operation: Debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding:
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, free from adhesion. grossly normal.
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 18x15x10cm, capsule intact,multi-lobulated and clear fluid inside (around 1000cc).
      • ROV: 3x2x2cm, grossly normal, free from adhesion
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • CDS: free from adhesion or tumor invasion.
    • Ascites: nil, wash with normal saline 20cc and sent ascites cytology.
    • Bilateralpelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal.
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth.
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • Estimated blood loss: 200ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion: Arista        

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-07 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 800mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-07-18 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 800mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-06-22 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 800mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-05-23 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 800mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-26 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 800mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-02 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 800mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-09-09

[Final Cycle of TP Regimen and Enlarged Lymph Nodes Investigation]

According to the treatment plan established in 2024-03, six cycles of the TP regimen should be scheduled, with doses administered on 2024-04-02, 2024-04-26, 2024-05-23, 2024-06-22, 2024-07-18, and 2024-09-07. This current admission marks the final, planned sixth cycle.

A CT scan from 2024-07 showed enlarged lymph nodes (up to 2.0 cm) in the bilateral inguinal regions and a nodule (9.5 mm) in the left lower lobe. Compared to the 2024-02 CT, the solitary lung nodule has not significantly grown. However, the enlarged inguinal lymph nodes were not observed in previous imaging, so even though CEA, CA125, and CA199 levels have remained stable over the past 2 to 3 months, further investigation into the cause of the inguinal lymph node enlargement is warranted.

Lab results from 2024-09-06 were generally normal, and no medication issues were identified.

700339058

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2024-09-06

[tocilizumab preparation and infusion for elderly COVID-19 patient]

Preparation and Administration of Actemra (tocilizumab) for COVID-19 Treatment

The patient, a 97-year-old male weighing 44 kg, is scheduled to receive Actemra (tocilizumab) for the treatment of COVID-19. Based on his diagnosis and weight, the recommended dose is 8 mg/kg ie 352mg. Since recent lab results show that his liver and renal functions are grossly normal, no dose adjustments are necessary for this treatment.

Preparation and Administration Instructions for IV Infusion:

Actemra for IV infusion must be prepared by a healthcare professional using aseptic techniques. Follow these steps for preparation:

• Sterile Preparation: Use a sterile needle and syringe to prepare Actemra.
• For patients over 30 kg (like this patient): Use a 100 mL infusion bag or bottle of 0.9% or 0.45% sodium chloride injection for dilution.
• Dilution Process:
  • Step 1: Withdraw an equal volume of 0.9% or 0.45% sodium chloride from the infusion bag that matches the required dose of Actemra.
  • Step 2: Withdraw the necessary volume of Actemra from the vial and slowly inject it into the infusion bag containing the sodium chloride solution. Gently invert the infusion bag to mix the solution, taking care to avoid foaming.
• Storage:
  • If diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride, the solution can be stored for up to 24 hours at 2-8°C (36-46°F) or at room temperature, and it must be protected from light.
  • If diluted with 0.45% sodium chloride, store the solution for up to 24 hours at 2-8°C or for up to 4 hours at room temperature, also protected from light.
• Administration:
  • Allow the diluted solution to reach room temperature before administering.
  • Infuse the solution intravenously over a period of 60 minutes or longer using an IV infusion set. Do not administer by IV push.
  • Actemra should not be mixed with other medications in the same IV line.
  • Check the infusion for particulates or discoloration before use. Do not use the solution if any abnormalities are observed.
• Compatibility: Diluted Actemra is compatible with infusion bags made of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and infusion bottles made of polypropylene, polyethylene, or glass.

Preparation Summary:

• For this 44 kg patient, the Actemra dose should be 352 mg (8 mg/kg). Prepare the infusion by withdrawing 352 mg of Actemra and diluting it into a 100 mL infusion bag of 0.9% or 0.45% sodium chloride. The solution must be gently mixed and infused over 60 minutes. Ensure the solution is protected from light and reaches room temperature before administration.
• Each vial contains 80mg of medication. Four vials will provide a total of 320mg.

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[lab data]

• 2024-05-29 Anti-HBc Reactive
  

• 2024-05-29 Anti-HBc Value 6.30 S/CO
  

• 2024-05-29 Anti-HBs 61.54 mIU/mL
  

• 2024-05-29 HBsAg Nonreactive
  

• 2024-05-29 HBsAg Value 0.41 S/CO
  

• 2024-05-29 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  

• 2024-05-29 Anti-HCV Value 0.11 S/CO

• 2020-05-22 Urine Culture

  • Escherichia coli
    • Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid (R)
    • Ciprofloxacin (S = 0.25)
    • Imipenem (S = 0.25)
    • Cefazolin (S = 4)
    • Piperacillin/tazobactam (S = 4)
    • Amilkacin (S = 2)
    • Flomoxef (S = 2)
    • Gentamicin (S = 1)
    • Ceftriaxone (S = 1)
    • Doripenem (S = 0.12)
    • Levofloxacin (S = 0.12)
    • Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (S = 20)
    • Ampicillin (R >= 32)
    • Cefoperazone/Sulbactam (S = 8)         

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-04 Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • poor exam quality due to poor colon preparation.
    • Colon polyp, ascending colon
    • Internal hemorrhoid
  • Suggestion:
    • Repeat colonoscopy under better colon preparation if clinically indicated
• 2024-07-04 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study due to much residual food noted
    • Enteric ulcers, Forrest classification type IIc
    • Status post subtotal gastrectomy and Billroth II anastamosis
    • Remnant gastritis
    • Enteric erosions
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • PPI use
• 2024-07-02 Bleeding Scan
  • Following the intravenous injection of cold pyrophosphae, RBC labeling with 20 mCi of Tc-99m pertechnetate was done 15 minutes later. After intravenous injection of the radiotracer, dynamic study and serial scintigraphic imaging of the abdomen were obtained.
  • There was increased radiotracer uptake in the right lower lateral aspect of the abdomen in the image acquired 24 hours after radiotracer injection.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Because of the delayed appearance (24 hours after radiotracer injection) of increased radiotracer uptake in the right lower lateral aspect of the abdomen, the source of the bleeding can not be definitely sure. The source of the bleeding was possibly from the ascending colon or form more proximal area such as small intestine. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-06-17 KUB
  • Marked distension and food in the stomach is highly suspected.
  • Please correlate with contrast enhanced CT.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-05-07 Patho - small intestine resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, duodenum, Whipple operation with partial gastrectoy — Adenocarcinoma
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Pancreas, ditto — Tumor invasion, extends more than 0.5 cm
    • Stomach, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — Free of tumor invasion, chronic cholecystitis
    • Lymph nodes, peri-tumor area, dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (4/6) with extracapsular extension (3/4)
    • Lymph nodes, lesser curvature, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/4) with extracapsular extension (1/1)
    • Lymph nodes, greater curvature, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/11)
    • Lymph nodes, peri-pancreatic area, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Lymph nodes, duodenal, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/1)
    • AJCC pathologic staging — pT3bN2, if cM0, stage IIIB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen Type: duodenum + pancreatic head + partial stomach + partial lymph node dissection and gallbladder
    • Specimen and size
      • Pancreatic head: 7 x 4.8 x 4.2 cm
      • Small bowel: 16.5 cm in length, 2.8 cm in diameter
      • Gallbladder: 8 x 3 x 2.5 cm, no stone
      • Partial stomach: greater curvature: 12.5 cm; lesser curvature: 8.5 cm
    • Tumor Site: duodenum
    • Tumor Size: one crater mass measured 4 cm with 2 x 0.8 cm ulcer
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: small bowel cutting end, A2: gastric cutting end, A3-A6: tumor with serosa (ink), A7-A8: tumor + pancreas, A9: bile duct cutting end, A10-A11: tumor + normal duodenum + pancreas, A12-A13: tumor + stomach, A14-A15: peritumor vague lesion + tumor + pancreas, A16: LNs of lesser curvature, A17-A18: LNs of greater curvature, A19: LNs of peri-tumor area, A20: LN s of peri-pancreatic area, A21: LNs of duodenum and B: gallbladder
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: adenocarcinoma with focal necrosis
    • Histologic Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
    • Margins: free, closest margin < 0.1 cm to serosa of duodenum
    • Lymphovascular invasion: present
    • Perineural Invasion: present
    • Pathologic Staging (pTNM): pT3bN2
    • Gallbladder: chronic cholecystitis
• 2024-05-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 26) / 102 = 74.51%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-04-30 CT - abdomen
  • Impression
    • Thickening wall at gastric antrum and pylorus, r/o malignancy.
    • Atrophy of left kidney with stone.
    • Mild dilatation of right pelvicaliceal system and upper ureter. Mild right hydronephrosis.
    • Right subpleural nodule, 0.9cm, suggest follow up.
• 2024-04-29 Flow Volume Chart
  • r/o mild restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2024-04-27 MRI - upper abdomen
  • Wall thickening at the gastric antrum measuring 4.4cm in largest dimension. r/o gastric cancer. Please correlate with CT and other image study.
• 2024-04-16 Patho - doudenum biopsy
  • Duodenum, bulb, biopsy — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with areas of cribriform architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK(+) at tumor.
• 2024-04-16 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Phlebectasia, upper esophagus
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric SEL, antrum, AW
    • Duodenal ulcerative mass with ulcer, r/o malignancy, bulb to SDA, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the CLO test and the pathology report
    • Consider to arrange abdomen CT if no contraindication
    • PPI use
• 2024-04-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Renal cyst, right kidney
  • Renal atrophy, left kidney
• 2024-07-24 Bronchodialtor Test
  • Diagnosis: asthma
  • Conclusion: moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment with significant reversibility, small airway disease
• 2023-05-11 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change.
• 2023-03-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (79.4 - 31.4) / 79.4 = 60.45%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 60.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mitral valve prolapse (anterior leaflet) with mild mitral regurgitation
    • Trivial TR and PR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Thick IVS and LVPW
• 2022-11-14 Mini-Mental Status Examination, MMSE
  • MMSE score = 26
  • note: The total score ranges from 0 to 30. A higher score indicates better cognitive function.
• 2022-11-24 Clinical Dementia Rating, CDR
  • CDR score = 0.5
  • note: The CDR score ranges from 0 (no cognitive impairment) to 3 (severe dementia). A score of 0.5 indicates very mild dementia, 1 indicates mild dementia, 2 indicates moderate dementia, and 3 indicates severe dementia.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-28 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P:
    • Explain the Strategy C/T with FOLFOX x 6 -> CCRT with short infusion 5-FU -> FOLFOX x 6.
    • Consult RTO when 5th dose of FOLFOX is completed.
    • Already told oxaliplatin will be self-pay.
    • Be aware of 5-FU due to impaired renal function
• 2024-04-25 ~ 2024-05-22 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Duodenal adenocarcinoma, pT3bN2(cM0), stage IIIB status post pancreaticoduodenectomy with partial gastrectoy and cholecystectomy and lymph node dissection and Braun’s anastomosis on 2024/05/06. ECOG:1
    • Bilateral lower lung pneumonia with partial atelectasis (Culture: Candida tropicalis)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4
    • Asthma
    • Hypocalcemia
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Gout
    • Dementia
  • CC
    • admission for duodenal adenocarcinoma survey
  • Present illness
    • This 74-year-old female had histories of 1) Type 2 diabetes mellitus, 2) Hyperlipidemia, 3) Gout, 4) Chronic kidney disease, stage 4, 5) Dementia, 6) Hypertension, 7) Asthma. She was regular follow up at Nepro/ Meta/ Neuro/ CM OPD.
    • Accord patient and her family statement, she experienced epiagstric pain, abdominal fullness for a week and stool occult blood postive was mentioned at Meta OPD. Thus, she referred to GI OPD, where panendoscopy was performed on 2024/04/16 and revealed duodenal ulcerative mass with ulcer, r/o malignancy, bulb to SDA, s/p biopsy.
    • The duodenum biopsy showed adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. There was no weight loss, fever, no dizziness, no URI symptoms, no chest tightness, no epigastric pain, no tarry/bloody stool.
    • Under the impression of duodenal adenocarcinoma, she was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, abdominal MRI on 2024/04/27 showed wall thickening at the gastric antrum measuring 4.4cm in largest dimension, r/o gastric cancer. Therefore, due to CKD 4, abdominal CT without contrast is scheduled on 4/30 for further survey. We also checked CEA and CA199 on 2024/04/29.
    • GS was consulted for operation, and PFT and cardiac echo were arranged for pre-op evaluation. Pre-operation PPN supplement was indicated, so she was transferred to GS ward on 2024/05/02 for pre-op.
    • In GS ward, we keep nutrition support with PPN and blood transfusion support for anemia. She underwent Whipple’s op with LN dissection, then transferred to SICU for post operative intensive care on 2024/05/06.
    • During SICU, empiric antibiotic with Brosym (05/06-05/08) for infection control.
    • Keep PPI for prevention GI bleeding. Control SBP < 160mmHg as Perdipine infusion.
    • NPO with decompression, nutrition with PPN support. Added Albumin with Lasix therapy.
    • Pain control under PCA and Morphine PRN used.
    • Oxygenation with nasal cannula support.
    • Tri-flow for respiratory training.
    • However, bacteremia (WBC, CRP and PCT elevation) was noted, the blood, sputum culture was done. Infectious physician was consulted, who suggestion antibiotic shift to Mepenem (05/09-) and Culim (05/09-) for infection treatment.
    • Chest man was consulted for chest therapy of chest X-ray showed ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs and suspect lung collaspe, who suggestion Symbicort, Spiriva, A+B+P using, IPPB/VEST/Tri-flow, and bedside rehabilitation.
    • She started try sip water since 2024/05/11 smoothly. After general condition being stabilized, she was transferred to ordinary ward for further care.
    • In GS ward, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, stool softener, albumin with lasix therapy, and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. She try to introduced diet with step by step and can tolerate well for semi-liquid diet.
    • After the drainage amount decreased and no evidence of intra-abdominal leakage was noted, the Jackson-Pratt (JP) tube was smoothly removed on 05/17 & 05/20. Her generally well beings and relativley stable. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications and vital signs were stable after the surgery. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and abdomen wound showing satisfactory healing. Sugar with stable in control by current Toujeo and Apidra support. Under improved general condition, she was allowed to discharge today and outpatient department follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# BID
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 14 unit HS SC
    • Apidra (insulin glulisine) 6 unit TIDAC SC
• 2020-05-22 ~ 2020-05-27 POMR Metabolism and Endocrinology Hu YaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Urinary tract infection (Escherichia coli)
    • Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Gout, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • blood sugar poor control    
  • Present illness
    • This 70 year-old female had histories of 1. DM; 2. hypertension; 3. gout; 4. dementia; 5. Asthma; 6. Thyroid nodules; 7. Appendectomy; 8. Prolapse of uterus s/p Hysterectomy and Bladder suspension. There no TOCC.
    • This time, she suffered from blood sugar poor control and impairment renal function, blood sugar range 150-350mg/dl at home under insulin, HbA1c: 6.5% (2020/05/05).
    • Urination burning sensation was also noted.
    • Under the impression of diabetes mellitus with blood sugar poor control, impairment renal function, suspcet UTI, she was admitted for further treatment and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, monitor finger blood sugar and adjust Apidra + sliding scale plus Toujeo for blood sugar control. Consult diettian for DM dietary education.
    • Urination burning sansation was noted, urine routine and urine culture were performed and empirical antibiotic with Cefazolin for UTI treatment. Urine culture yield Escherichia coli. Due to impairment renal function, Nephro was consulted, Suggestion: OPD follow up and keep CKD program in OPD.
    • Now Apidra 11unit QDAC/ 9unit QLAC/ 11unit QNAC + sliding scale and Toujeo 17unit HS SC for blood sugar control.
    • Under clinical stalbe condtion, she was discharged on 2020/05/27 and OPD follow was arranged.

[consultation]

• 2024-05-17 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • For anti adjustment
    • This 74 y/o female was a case of duodenal cancer s/p Whipple op with partial gastrectoy and LN dissection and Braun’s anastomosis on 2024/05/06.
    • Post op transfer to SICU for post op care. However, WBC: 24700 CRP:22.3 then Abx with Mempem + Cubicin support by infection suggest.
    • After abx used for 1 week, lab data showed WBC: 15090, CRP:4.4. CXR showed bilateral collapse patch was improving after IPPB treatment. Culture showed Sputum candia was noted. So we need to evaluate whether to step-down antibiotic use. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • Consultation for antibiotic de-escalation
      • Serial CXR films showed postoperative pneumonia of both lower lobes, followed by pneumonia regression.
      • Sputum culture grew Candida only, no significant pathogen identified.
      • Patient has received 8-day Mepem and Cubicin till now.
      • Fluconazole is added yesterday for coverage of sputum Candida, which should be not necessary.
    • Suggestion:
      • DC Mepem and Cubicin and Flucon
      • Add Brosym 4g iv q12h as sequential therapy for pneumonia.
      • Follow up CxR, CBC, CRP 4-5 days later.
• 2024-05-09 Chest Medicine
  • Q
    • Consult for chest therapy suggest
    • This 74-year-old female has histories of:
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy for years, with hyperglycemia status post admission in 2020, under Insulin control.
      • Hyperlipidemia for years, under medication treatment.
      • Gout.
      • Chronic kidney disease, stage IV.
      • Hypertension.
      • Asthma.
      • Dementia.
        
    • She suffered from epigastric pain, abdominal fullness, stool occult blood showed postive. She was referred to our Gastrointestinal department, where the pandoscopy was performed on Apr 16, 2024, it disclosed duodenal ulcerative mass with ulcer, r/o malignancy, bulb to SDA, status post biopsy. The biopsy report disclosed adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. Under the impression of duodenal adenocarcinoma, she was underwent Whipple op with partial gastrectoy, LN partial 3/4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14v dissection, and Braun’s anastomosis on May 06, 2024. Extubation smoothly and she was transferred to intensive on 05/06.
    • However, breathing sound showed wheezing and crackle was noted and the CXR showed Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs. Now, she under respiratory training with tri-flow and IPPB and inhalation agents with:
      • Symbicort Rapihaler 120 dose/bot (Budesonide & Formoterol) 2024-05-09  2 puff    INHL    BID
      • Spiriva Respimat 2.5mcg/puff, 60puff/bot (Tiotropium) 2024-05-09  1 puff    INHL    BID     
      • Butanyl 2.5mg/mL, 2mL/pill (Terbutaline) 2024-05-08  1 pill    INHL    Q6H    
      • Ipratran 500 mcg/2 ml/pill (Ipratropium Bromide) 2024-05-08  1 pill    INHL    Q6H    
      • Siruta inhalation solution 600mg/3mL/amp (Mesna) 2024-05-08  1 amp     INHL    Q8H  
    • We need your professional assessment for chest therapy suggest!! Thank you a lot !!!
  • A
    • A case of 74-year-old female patient admitted to SICU under the impression of duodenal adenocarcinoma s/p Whipple with partial gastrectoy, LN partial 3/4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14v dissection, and Braun’s anastomosis
    • PE
      • E3-4V5M6
      • Coarse, no wheezing
      • SpO2 > 95% under O2 support
      • mild fever, (37.3-37.6)
      • I/O 375-971-180
    • Lab
      • WBC 24.7/CRP 22.3/PCT 11.10
      • ABG 7.363/39.4/88/21.9/96.2(FiO2 0.35)
      • Cre 1.72/BUN 31
    • CxR
      • Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs, with partial atelectasis
    • 2D
      • LVEF 74
      • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
      • Septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
      • Trivial MR and trivial TR
      • Preserved RV systolic function
    • PFT
      • Obstructive ventilatory impairment with both large and small airway involvement
        • FEV1/FVC 68, FVC 78, FEV1 68, MMEF 44 -> 50
    • IMP
      • Bilateral lower lung pneumonia, with partial atelectasis
      • Suspect IAI
      • Asthma with AE, might due to 2nd infection
    • Suggestion
      • Keep antibiotic treatment as INF suggestion, adjust later according to culture results
      • Keep Symbicort, Spiriva, A+B+P using, IPPB/VEST/Tri-flow, and bedside rehabilitation
      • IV steroid might be considered if dyspnea with wheezing still persistent after treatment
      • I will f/u this case
• 2024-05-08 Infectious Disease
  • A
    • A case of diabetes with CKD. Admitted for whipple op with hemigastrectomy and Braun jejunojejunostomy. After operation, the patient treated with Brosym for 2 days. Low grade fever was noticed.
    • Laboratory:
      • 2024-05-08 Band 0.0 %
        
      • 2024-05-08 Neutrophil 91.9 %
        
      • 2024-05-08 Lymphocyte 2.0 %
        
      • 2024-05-08 Monocyte 5.6 %
        
      • 2024-05-08 Eosinophil 0.5 %
        
      • 2024-05-08 Basophil 0.0 %
        
      • 2024-05-08 Atypical Lymphocyte 0.0 %
        
      • 2024-05-08 BUN 36 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-05-08 Creatinine 1.63 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-05-08 eGFR 32.78 ml/min/1.73m^2
        
      • 2024-05-08 K (Potassium) 4.4 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-05-08 Na (Sodium) 133 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-05-08 Ca (Calcium) 2.00 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-05-08 CRP 15.4 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-05-08 Amylase 342 U/L
        
      • 2024-05-08 Lipase 432 U/L
        
    • Drainage: 273ml
    • Impression: Fever. Cause? suspect IAI
    • Suggestion:
      • Please collect dainage fluid for culture (put in the blood culture bottle). Check drain fluid amylase concentration.
      • Follow up blood culture and sputum culture.
      • Please change antibiotics with Meropenem 1000mg i.v. q8h + Daptomycin 500mg i.v. qod
      • Please inform me the result of asites culture result.
      • Thanks for your consultation. Please feel free to contact me if any question.
• 2024-04-29 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This 74-year-old female had histories of
      • 1. Type 2 diabetes mellitus under apidra 10U TIDAC, toujeo 16U HS
      • 2. Hyperlipidemia under atorvastatin 2# QW1357
      • 3. Gout under febuxistat 0.5# QD
      • 4. Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 ( 4/29: Cre:2.31, EGFR: 21.92)
      • 5. Dementia,
      • 6. Hypertension under diovan 0.5# QD, blopress 1# QD, norvasc 1# QD
      • 7. Asthma under symbicort and spiriva
    • Exam
      • 2023/07/24 PFT: moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment with significant reversibility, small airway disease
      • 2023/3/27 2D echo:
        • LVEF:60.5%
          • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
          • Mitral valve prolapse (anterior leaflet) with mild mitral regurgitation
          • Trivial TR and PR
          • Impaired LV relaxation
          • Thick IVS and LVPW
      • 2024/04/25 EKG: NSR
    • Under the impression of duodenal adenocarcinoma, the patient is scheduled to perform operation on 2024/05/06.
    • Therefore PFT (4/29 4pm) and cardiac echo (on call) are arranged.
    • Due to above reasons, we need your expertise on pre-op evaluation of cardiac functions for this patient.
  • A
    • This female patient has a history of DM, HTN CKD undergoign medical treatment at OPD. We are consulted for pre-op assessment
    • Past history without MI, HFrEF or stroke, but 2020 Treadmill test showed positive for ischemia, Tl201 mild apex, septum and inferiolateral
    • CT of lung (2019) showed calcified LAD, LCX and RCA
    • revised cardiac risk for surgery: 4 points (intraperitoneal surgery, previous (+) stress test , pre-OP insulin use and CKD)
    • The 30 day risk of death, MI stroke and cardiac arrest 1s around 15% by present guideline suggestion.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-05-06
  • Surgery
    • Whipple op with partial gastrectoy
    • LN partial 3/4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14v dissection
    • Braun’s anastomosis
  • Finding
    • an 5cm circular ulcerative mass at duodenal 1-2 portion with direct invasion to pancreas head
    • no peritoneal seeding no ascite

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-20 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-07-27 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr D1 + leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr D3 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg D5W 500mL 24hr D3,6 (FOLFOX)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg D1,3 + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL D1,3 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-21 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 450mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1,4
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-14 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-09-06

[Stable Liver Function and Renal Considerations: fenofibrate contraindicated]

Liver function remains stable, and renal function has been consistent over the past three months, with serum creatinine fluctuating between 1.6 and 2.0 mg/dL. The current SCr is 1.72 mg/dL, and based on the patient’s weight (45kg) and age (74 years, female), the calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) is 20 mL/min.

Lipanthyl Supra (Fenofibrate) is contraindicated in patients with a CrCl of <= 30 mL/min.

2024-08-20

[renal dosing review and electrolyte supplementation]

eGFR is 33.25, and after reviewing the current active medications, no renal dose adjustment is necessary.

Hypomagnesemia and hypoalbuminemia were also noted; magnesium supplementation (MgSO4 injection) has been administered, and albumin supplementation may be considered.

• 2024-08-19 BUN 27 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-19 Creatinine 1.61 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-19 eGFR 33.25 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2024-08-19 Albumin (BCG) 3.0 g/dL
  
• 2024-08-19 Mg (Magnesium) 1.6 mg/dL

2024-07-29

[optimizing Xyzal dosage for this patient with reduced CrCl]

When levocetirizine is used in patients with CrCl between 10 and 30 mL/minute, it is recommended to use 2.5 mg twice weekly (every 3 or 4 days). Please adjust Xyzal (levocetirizine 5mg) to 0.5 tablets every 3 days at bedtime (0.5# Q3D HS).

[frequent transfusions; adjusting treatment for severe anemia]

The patient had grade 3 and grade 2 anemia before receiving initial chemotherapy at our hospital in mid-June this year (HGB 7.8 g/dL on 2024-06-13, 8.0 g/dL on 2024-05-02). Prior to gastric surgery, the patient was prescribed B-Red (hydroxocobalamin).

During FOLFOX treatment at our hospital, the doses were reduced (Oxa 65mg/m², 5FU 2000mg/m²). Recently, the patient developed severe anemia with HGB < 6.5 g/dL (6.2 g/dL on 2024-07-26 and 6.1 g/dL on 2024-06-28), occurring after the 1st session and before the 2nd session (2024-07-27). It cannot be ruled out that the anemia is not exacerbated by chemotherapy.

The patient received blood transfusions on 2024-04-29, 2024-05-03, 2024-05-07, 2024-05-13, 2024-06-13, 2024-06-21, 2024-06-28, and 2024-07-26. If the patient cannot tolerate frequent transfusions and severe anemia occurs after the 2nd session of chemotherapy, adjusting the regimen might be necessary.

A bleeding scan on 2024-07-02 did not definitively identify the source of the bleeding. It is possibly originating from the ascending colon or a more proximal area, such as the small intestine. This suspected bleeding site should be prioritized for treatment.

Furthermore, despite multiple transfusions, the patient’s MCV has decreased from nearly 100 fL at the beginning of 2024 to around 80 fL. Iron deficiency has been ruled out by adequate ferritin levels. However, the patient’s poor renal function (eGFR 24) affects erythropoiesis. It might be advisable considering the use of ESA might help the patient reach an HGB target of at least 8.5.

• 2024-07-26 eGFR 24.34 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-07-08 eGFR 31.23 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-06-30 eGFR 33.01 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-07-01 Ferritin 208.2 ng/mL

• 2024-04-01 Ferritin 27.3 ng/mL

• 2022-03-07 Ferritin 72.1 ng/mL

• 2020-06-03 Ferritin 15.8 ng/mL

• 2024-07-26 MCV 81.4 fL

• 2024-07-08 MCV 85.3 fL

• 2024-07-02 MCV 85.0 fL

• 2024-07-01 MCV 85.6 fL

• 2024-06-30 MCV 83.4 fL

• 2024-06-28 MCV 88.7 fL

• 2024-06-24 MCV 87.9 fL

• 2024-06-21 MCV 87.3 fL

• 2024-06-17 MCV 87.9 fL

• 2024-06-13 MCV 91.1 fL

• 2024-05-28 MCV 92.1 fL

• 2024-05-22 MCV 89.2 fL

• 2024-05-22 MCV 91.1 fL

• 2024-05-20 MCV 89.8 fL

• 2024-05-16 MCV 91.0 fL

• 2024-05-13 MCV 90.2 fL

• 2024-05-11 MCV 90.4 fL

• 2024-05-10 MCV 90.7 fL

• 2024-05-09 MCV 92.4 fL

• 2024-05-08 MCV 91.5 fL

• 2024-05-07 MCV 90.9 fL

• 2024-05-06 MCV 89.0 fL

• 2024-05-04 MCV 90.7 fL

• 2024-05-02 MCV 96.0 fL

• 2024-04-29 MCV 97.6 fL

• 2024-04-25 MCV 97.7 fL

• 2024-04-01 MCV 98.5 fL

• 2024-01-08 MCV 97.5 fL

2024-06-20

[tube-feeding considerations for Pariet and Pentop]

Most proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are formulated with an enteric coating. This coating protects the medication from the acidic environment of the stomach, ensuring that it does not dissolve until it reaches the more neutral pH of the small intestine, allowing for proper absorption and effectiveness.

Pariet (rabeprazole) is available as enteric-coated tablets. It has been discontinued and replaced with injectable Panzolec (pantoprazole). If tube administration is still preferred, Takepron (lansoprazole) orally disintegrating tablets are a viable option.

Pentop (pentoxifylline) SR is designed as a sustained-release formulation due to its short half-life:

• Half-life elimination: Parent drug: 24 to 48 minutes; Metabolites: 60 to 96 minutes
• Time to peak, serum: 2 to 4 hours

For tube-feeding, the sustained-release form needs to be broken down and administered in multiple doses to mimic the original sustained-release effect.

[h yponatremia & hyperkalemia: adrenal insufficiency might be suspected (Addison’s disease?)]

The patient has developed hyponatremia and hyperkalemia concurrently. It’s important to note that she is are not currently taking any diuretics.

• 2024-06-20 Na (Sodium) 127 mmol/L

• 2024-06-19 Na (Sodium) 126 mmol/L

• 2024-06-18 Na (Sodium) 128 mmol/L

• 2024-06-17 Na (Sodium) 129 mmol/L

• 2024-06-13 Na (Sodium) 139 mmol/L

• 2024-06-20 K (Potassium) 5.4 mmol/L

• 2024-06-19 K (Potassium) 5.7 mmol/L

• 2024-06-18 K (Potassium) 5.5 mmol/L

• 2024-06-17 K (Potassium) 5.7 mmol/L

• 2024-06-13 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L

Glucocorticoid withdrawal unlikely: The single dose of betamethasone 4mg administered on 2024-06-14 as premedication for oxaliplatin is unlikely to cause glucocorticoid withdrawal symptoms.

Serum creatinine levels: While the serum creatinine has been ranging between 1.5 and 2.0 mg/dL recently, there haven’t been any signs of rapid worsening.

Possible cause: One potential explanation for this co-occurrence could be a mineralocorticoid deficiency.

Diagnostic suggestion: Testing cortisol and ACTH levels might be helpful in confirming this suspicion.

2024-06-14

[unnecessary co-administration of 2 ARBs]

The following measures have been appropriately implemented:

• LPRBC transfusion has been administered for anemia (HGB 7.8 g/dL).
• Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) for Anti-HBc (+).
• Calglon (calcium gluconate) for hypocalcemia (1.75 mmol/L) and Const-K (KCl) for hypokalemia (3.0 mmol/L).

However, the co-administration of two ARBs, Blopress (candesartan) and Diovan (valsartan), may not be necessary as they belong to the same therapeutic category and serve the same function.

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2024-09-05

[Anticoagulant Reversal with Beriplex P/N]

To nurse practitioner:

The available anticoagulant reversal agent for apixaban in this hospital is Beriplex P/N 500U/vial (containing Factors II, VII, IX, X, Protein C, and Protein S Antigen), used for treating and preventing bleeding during vitamin K antagonist treatment.

According to the drug’s package insert, the dose depends on the patient’s INR before treatment and the targeted INR. The following table provides approximate doses (ml/kg body weight of the reconstituted product and IU FIX/kg body weight) required to normalize the INR (e.g. ≤ 1.3) at different initial INR levels:

Initial INR	2.0 – 3.9	4.0 – 6.0	> 6.0
Dose (ml/kg)	1	1.4	2
Dose (IU FIX/kg)	25	35	50

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-27 Laryngoscopy
  • Scope:
    • epiglottis and bi arytenoid and bi hypopharynx edema, no gross tumor found, left false cord mild swelling, narrow airway, left vocal cord movement decreased
  • Conclusion:
    • left hypopharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT, no gross tumor found at hypopharynx
• 2024-07-30 Laryngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • epiglottis and bi arytenoid and bi hypopharynx (left>right) edema, no gross tumor found, left false cord mild swelling, narrow airway, left vocal cord movement seem decreased
  • Conclusion:
    • left hypopharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT, no gross tumor found at hypopharynx
• 2024-07-02 Laryngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • epiglottis and bi arytenoid and bi hypopharynx (left>right) edema, no gross tumor found, left false cord mild swelling, narrow airway
  • Conclusion:
    • left hypopharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT, no gross tumor found at hypopharynx
• 2024-06-05 SONO - nephrology
  • Bilateral chronic change with small sized kidney.
  • Left renal cyst.
• 2024-05-30 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-05317 A8
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) : 55%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) : 65
• 2024-05-28 MRI - larynx
  • Findings:
    • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2024/02/19.
    • Suboptimal imaging quality due to motion artifacts.
    • Diffuse soft tissue swelling at oropharynx and hypopharynx, most likely due to post-CCRT inflammatory change.
    • Residual enhancing soft tissue lesion at left pyriform sinus, stationary condition.
    • Decreased size of prior shown necrotic mass with enhancing/irregular thick wall at left level II-III. Diffuse infiltrative T2-hyperintensity and enhancement along tissue planes at left lower neck still noted.
    • Multiple poorly enhancing nodules in both thyroid lobes, with the largest one about 23 mm in right side one.
• 2024-05-09 Laryngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • epiglottis and bi arytenoid and bi hypopharynx (left>right) edema, no gross tumor found, airway narrow
  • Conclusion:
    • left hypopharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT, no gross tumor found at hypopharynx
• 2024-04-08 Laryngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • epiglottis and bi arytenoid and bi hypopharynx (left>right) edema, no gross tumor found
  • Conclusion:
    • left hypopharyngeal cancer s/p CCRT, no gross tumor found at hypopharynx
• 2024-03-22 Laryngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • epiglottis and arytenoid swelling, curretnly patent airway
    • fair vocal cord movement
  • Conclusion:
    • epiglottis and arytenoid swelling, curretnly patent airway
• 2024-03-18 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • Lymph node, level Ia, midline, radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, level Ib, left , radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, level IV, left , radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy
      
    • Submandibular gland, left, radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, level II-III, left , radical neck dissection — metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, with marked stromal fibrosis and focal necrosis
    • Lymph node, level IV, left, radical neck dissection — negative for malignancy (adipose tissue only)
    • Deep margin, level VI, left, frozen excision — negative for malignancy
    • Superior thyroid artery stump, left, frozen excision —negative for malignancy
    • Carotid sheath, left, frozen excision — negative for malignancy
    • Neck deep margin, left, frozen excision — negative for malignancy
    • Neck cyst wall, left, frozen excision — negative for malignancy
  • Macroscopic examination
    • Surgical Procedure(s): left radical neck dissection (s/p CCRT)
    • Specimen Size: Greatest dimensions:
      • level Ia: 4x3x1cm
      • level Ib: 4.5x3.5x2cm
      • level IV: 3.5x3x2cm
      • level II-III: 6X5x2.5cm
      • level V: 3x 3x 2cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: F2024-98FSA-FSB: margins, A1:level Ia, A2-3:level Ib, A3-4:level IV, A4-5:level IV, A6-11:II-III, A12:level v
  • Microscopic examination
    • Neck Lymph Nodes:
      • level Ia : 0 / 2
      • level Ib, left : 0 / 1
      • level IV, left : 0 / 4
      • level II-III, left : 1 / 6, with marked stromal fibrosis and focal necrosis
      • level IV, left: negative for malignancy (adipose tissue only)
    • Extranodal extension: not identified
    • Additional findings: All margins and left submandibular gland are negative for malignancy.
• 2024-03-04 PET
  • The lesions of glucose hypermetabolism in the left hypopharynx and in a focal area in the left neck are old and show markedly less evident compared with the previous study on 2023-06-09.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism around bilateral hips, probably post-operative reaction.
    
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake/accumulation in bilateral inguinal regions, the nature is to be determined (hernia or other nature ?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Left hypopharyngeal cancer s/p treatment with partial metabolic response to current therapy, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-02-19 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • Suboptimal imaging quality due to motion artifacts.
    • Diffuse soft tissue swelling at oropharynx and hypopharynx, most likely due to post-CCRT inflammatory change.
    • Residual enhancing soft tissue lesion at left pyriform sinus, stationary as compared with MRI on 20231117.
    • A huge necrotic mass with enhancing/irregular thick wall, about 55 mm at the largest dimension, at left level II-III, causing mass effect on oropharynx, hypopharynx, great vessels and adjacent soft tissues. Diffuse infiltrative T2-hyperintensity and enhancement along tissue planes at left lower neck still noted.
    • Multiple poorly enhancing nodules in both thyroid lobes, with the largest one about 23 mm in right side one.
  • IMP:
    • C/W advanced hypopharyngeal cancer s/p treatment, with stationary residual tumor and smaller necrotic lymph node as compared with MRI on 20231117.
• 2023-11-17 MRI - larynx
  • Findings
    • Suboptimal imaging quality due to motion artifacts.
    • Diffuse soft tissue swelling at oropharynx and hypopharynx, most likely due to post-CCRT inflammatory change.
    • Residual enhancing soft tissue lesion (about 21 mm) at left pyriform sinus, much smaller as compared with MRI on 20230610.
    • A huge necrotic mass with irregular thick wall, about 63 mm at the largest dimension, at left level II-III, causing mass effect on oropharynx, hypopharynx, great vessels and adjacent soft tissues. Diffuse infiltrative T2-hyperintensity and enhancement along tissue planes at left lower neck also noted.
    • Multiple poorly enhancing nodules in both thyroid lobes, with the largest one about 23 mm in right side one.
  • IMP:
    • C/W advanced hypopharyngeal cancer s/p treatment, with smaller residual tumor and larger necrotic lymph node as compared with MRI on 20230610.
• 2023-07-11 Transesophageal echocardiography, TEE
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (93.9 - 18.9) / 93.9 = 79.87%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79.9
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-07-04 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 31 dB HL; LE 40 dB HL.
  • RE normal to moderate SNHL.
  • LE normal to moderately severe SNHL but have A-B gap at 4k Hz.
• 2023-06-10 MRI - larynx
  • Imaging Report Form for Hypopharynx Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T: T3(T_value) N: N3(N_value) M: M0(M_value) STAGE: IVB(Stage_value)
• 2023-06-09 PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left hypopharynx, compatible with primary hypopharyngeal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left neck level II to III regions, compatible with a metastatic lymph node.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism around bilateral hips. Post-operative change may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG uptake/accumulation in bilateral inguinal regions. The nature is to be determined (hernia? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2023-06-08 Patho - larynx biopsy
  • Hypopharynx, left, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and subtle stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2023-06-08 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
  • Gastric erosions, multiple
  • Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb, SDA
• 2023-06-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Suspected chronic liver parenchyma disease
  • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suboptimal examination of liver,especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window
• 2023-06-07 CXR
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
• 2023-06-07 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • left hypopharyngeal tumor, s/p biopsy under flexible laryngoscope with working channel

[MedRec]

• 2023-09-11 SOAP Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery He ChengHan
  • O - Panoramic findings:
    • Missing: 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, , 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 46, 47, 48
      
    • Impaction: nil
      
    • Crown and Bridge: nil
      
    • Caries: 24, 33, 41, 45
      
    • Residual root: 12, 22
    • Periodontal condition: chronic periodontitis
  • P
    • Take panoramic film for evaluation
    • Explain the findings
    • well inform the risk of radiation-related infection if not extract hopelss tooth (The patient and family members indicated understanding and chose not to extract the tooth.)
• 2023-09-08 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Plan: He will visit OS Dr. Ho next Mon. CT-simulation will be arranged 1 wk after the last teeth extraction (if indicated). Plan to deliver 50 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. neck and hypopharynx. Then boost the hypopharyngeal tumor and LAPs to 70 Gy/ 35 fx. Need to arrange admission for CCRT.
• 2023-08-15 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: On 2023-08-15, May consider CCRT with carboplatin. Wife would like to consider proton. After his condition is better, will start CCRT.
• 2023-08-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O
    • Cancer Treatment, Radiation/Targeted Therapy Side Effects Assessment (2023-08-08)
      • Physical Condition: G3: Bedridden for over 50% of the time while awake
        • Management of Physical Condition: Supportive therapy
      • Other: Grade 4 ammonia (NH3) elevation. Hepatic encephalopathy
        • Lab (suppl.)
          • 2023-07-10 Blood ammonia 26 umol/L
            
          • 2023-07-07 Blood ammonia 49 umol/L
            
          • 2023-07-06 Blood ammonia 418 umol/L
            
          • 2023-07-06 Blood ammonia 733 umol/L
• 2023-06-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A: left hypopharyngeal cancer, cT3N3bM0, stage IVb
  • P: explanation about induction chemotherapy +- CCRT or CCRT, op not recommended because left LAP attached on left ICA
    • After SDM (Induction C/T or CCRT), patient would like to take induction chemotherapy.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-30 - carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-15 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 200mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Keytruda + Carbo)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-31 - carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-18 - carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-22 - pembrolizumab 200mg NS 200mL 1hr (Keytruda)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-26 - carboplatin AUC 2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-19 - carboplatin AUC 2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-06 - fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1630mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF)
  • [metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2023-10-19 - carboplatin AUC 1 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-13 - carboplatin AUC 1 60mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-04 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 250mL 2hr D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg D5W 500mL 24hr D2-5 (TPF, Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg D2-4

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2024-09-05

[stable liver and kidney function with underlying acidosis concerns]

Liver function has remained stable in recent months, and kidney function, with serum creatinine around 1.5 mg/dL, shows no significant fluctuations. There are no active medications requiring dosage adjustments based on liver or kidney function. However, CRP is elevated at 16 mg/dL, and serum sodium is low at 124 mmol/L, both of which should be further investigated, with sodium supplementation as needed.

• 2024-09-04 Na (Sodium) 124 mmol/L
  
• 2024-09-04 CRP 16.0 mg/dL

Blood Gas Analysis (2024-09-04):

• pH: 7.448
  
• PCO2: 30.4 mmHg
  
• PO2: 263.1 mmHg
  
• HCO3: 20.5 mmol/L
  
• ctCO2: 21.5 mmol/L
  
• Base Excess: -1.7 mmol/L
  
• BEecf: -3.5 mmol/L
  
• SBC: 22.5 mmol/L
  
• O2 Saturation: 99.9%

The patient is on supplemental oxygen, it suggests a possible underlying metabolic acidosis with compensatory respiratory alkalosis. This could occur if metabolic acidosis, such as lactic acidosis, triggered hyperventilation as a compensatory mechanism. Despite oxygen therapy correcting the hypoxia, the metabolic acidosis might persist until its root cause is addressed. The blood gas results indicate this, with a mildly alkalotic pH, low PCO2, and slightly reduced bicarbonate levels, supporting the diagnosis of metabolic acidosis with compensatory respiratory alkalosis.

2023-07-05

[renal dose for carboplatin, metoclopramide and cimetidine]

2023-07-04 Cre 1.56mg/dL, eGFR 46.6, weight 75.9kg => CrCl 45mL/min. The patient has kidney impairment, which might necessitate dose adjustments for some medications in the active list:

• Carboplatin (in TPF regimen): For patients with a CrCl between 10 and 50 mL/minute, it’s recommended to administer approximately 50% of the usual dose (Aronoff 2007).
• Metoclopramide: For patients with a CrCl between 10 and 60 mL/minute, it’s recommended to administer approximately 50% of the usual total daily dose.
• Cimetidine: For patients with a eGFR between 10 and 50 mL/minute, it’s recommended to administer 50% of the normal dose (Aronoff 2007).

Please review the dosages and clinical conditions accordingly to ensure safe and effective therapy for the patient.

701010836

240904

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-08-23 CT - chest
  • Indication: Fever/chills: Fever (looks ill), fever, cough, chest pain
  • CC: chest pain for 2 hours. radiation to backright subcostal pain
  • Chest and Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p esophagogastric stent placement is found. Enhanced mass inside the stent at the lower part with surrounding soft tissue is noted. Tumor growth is considered.
      • In comparison with CT dated on 2024-06-20, enlarged tumor growth is considered.
    • Consolidation of right lower lobe is found.
    • Small lymph nodes at both side of the paratracheal region is noted.
    • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.

[consultation]

• 2024-08-26 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • The 46M has Adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction, status post laparotomy partial gastrectomy, thoracostomy partial esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction and feeding jejunostomy on 2022/07/18, post endoscopic esophageal stent implantation on 2024/03/27, pT3N2M0 stage IIIB under TS-1 control.
    • This time, he has worsening pain at Rt abdomen to back for 2 days. He also suffered from dysphagia.
    • Chest CT showed s/p esophagogastric stent with enhanced mass inside the stent at the lower part with surrounding soft tissue is noted.
    • Tumor growth is considered.
    • We need your expertise on his dysphagia and possible stent narrowing due to tumor obstruction. Thank you very much!
• 2024-05-21 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • for chest CT showed Right lung pneumonia with abscess. r/o esophageal leakage or recurrent tumor. evaluation and suggest
    • A 46-year-old man had past history of gallstones and HBV infection. His surgical history were esophageal cancer status post partial gastrectomy, VATS partial esophacectomy with gastric tube reconstruction, jejunostomy and port-A placement on 2022-07-18 pT3N2M0 stage IIIB, Left 7th to 10th ribs fracture with hemothroax status post VATs with ORIF decortication on 2018-02-26, Esophageal obstruction status post laparoscopic jejunostomy and endoscopic balloon dilatation on 2024/03/19 and post endoscopic esophageal stent implantation on 2024/03/27.
    • He just discharged due to abscess of right lung with pneumonia (Sputum culture: Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
    • According to his statement, he suffered from fever up to 38 degree since 2024-05-11. He also complains of productive cough with greenish-yellow sputum and went to LMD for help where antibiotic was administrated but in vain. There is no TOCC or trauma hisory. He had no previous allergy to food or drug. There is no UTI symptom in recent days.
    • He was brought to our ED for help. At ED, vital signs showed tachycardia (BP:101/59; HR:105; BT:35.9’C; RR:20).
    • Laboratory data showed leukocytosis (29650/uL), elevated CRP (21.8mg/dL), and normal liver and renal function.
    • CXR showed right pleural effusion. Ground glass opacity in right lung. Fracture of right clavicle.
    • Chest CT revealed right lung pneumonia with abscess. r/o esophageal leakage or recurrent tumor.
    • Under the impression of right lung pneumonia with abscess, he is admitted to the Chest ward for evaluation and management on 2024-05-19.    
    • Due to chest CT report showed Right lung pneumonia with abscess. r/o esophageal leakage or recurrent tumor, we sincerely need your help for evaluation and suggset. Thansk a lot !!!
  • A
    • Please keep broad-spectrum antibiotics for lung abscess and localized empyema. I will follow up this case. Thanks for your consultation!!
• 2024-03-15 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • Triage Level: 3. General weakness/fatigue > Acute weakness/unable to ambulate. History of gastrectomy and esophagectomy . Family reports inability to eat for a week
    • CC: worsening dysphagia for one week
      • intermittnet dysphagia was noted after ballon dilation on 2024/02/19
      • however the symptoms worsened for one week and unable to drink water since this Wendnesday due to vomit
      • right chest wall? RUQ? pain
      • cough and sore throat for days
      • chill yesterday
    • O
      • no dyspnea, no cold sweating
      • no fever
      • no tarry stool
      • no dysuria
      • allergy: none
    • PHx:
      • Adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction status post laparotomy partial gastrectomy, thoracostomy partial esophacectomy with gastric tube reconstruction and feeding jejunostomy on 2022/07/18, pT3N2M0 stage IIIB s/p Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation for Esophageal Strictures on 2024/02/19.
      • Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma
      • Abnormal results of liver function studies
      • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
      • Functional dyspepsia
        • S/P C5 chemotherapy with FOLFOX (20221012), for recheck and continue therapy,
      • Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
  • A
    • I will take over this case. Thanks for your consultation!!!
• 2024-02-06 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • For vomiting after meals and CT saw gallstones
    • A 46-year-old man had past history of gallstones and HBV infection. His surgical history were esophageal cancer status post partial gastrectomy, VATs partial esophacectomy with gastric tube reconstruction, jejunostomy and port-A placement on 2022-07-18 pT3N2M0 stage IIIB; Left 7th to 10th ribs fracture with hemothroax status post VATs with ORIF decortication on 2018-02-26. Additionally, he didn’t quit smoking.
      
    • Recently, he felt exertional dyspnea and weakness for about a month and occasional vomitting after eating for about 3 weeks. The postprandial vomiting persisted in recent 3 days and his weight decreased about 10kg in a month. Therefore, he came to this emergency department for help. He denied abdominal pain, tenderness and distension. This time, under impression of postprandial vomiting, exertional dyspnea and weakness, he was admitted for further management.
    • Now, PPN was used
    • Postprandial vomiting got improvment
    • Epigastric discomfort after eating was told.
    • Lab were neutrophilia but normal WBC, CRP, T-BIL, r-GT, ALP
    • Abd CT: Gallstones
    • Due to above condition, we need your expertise to help us to mange the patient. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • O
      • NO postprandial epigastric pain.
      • No Murphy sign.
      • No tenderness. soft and flat.
      • CT showed gallstone but gallbladder is normal. small intestine is not dilate.
    • Impression：
      • symptomatic gallstone or cholecystitis is not favored. Thanks for consultation
• 2022-09-12 Thoracic Surgery
  • Q
    • The patient is an 44-year-old male with a history of adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction status post laparotomy partial gastrectomy, thoracostomy partial esophacectomy with gastric tube reconstruction and feeding jejunostomy on 2022/07/18, pT3N2M0 stage IIIB. He presented with dysphagia with liquid material for one week. Esophagography was done showed luminal narrowing at midportion esophagus. We need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • I will arrange UGI scope for this patient. Thanks for your consultation!!

[surgical operation]

• 2024-03-19
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic jejunostomy and endoscopic balloon dilatation
  • Finding
    • Jejunostomy tube: 18-French silicon Foley catheter.
    • Stricture over esophagogastrostomy, about 30cm below incisor, with one nearby diverticulum.
    • Estimated blood loss: 20ml.
• 2024-02-19
  • Surgery
    • Endoscopic eso. dilatation.
  • Finding
    • Ballon dilator to 54 Fr. 
• 2022-09-12
  • Surgery
    • UGI scope
  • Finding
    • There was no visible tumor within PES.
    • No stricture over previous esophagogastrostomy site.
• 2022-07-18
  • Surgery
    • laparotomy partial gastrectomy + VATS partial esophacectomy with gastric tube reconstruction (Ivor-Lewis converted to thoracostomy); jejunostomy
  • Finding
    • a central necrotic solid mass with central located at EGJ with diatal esophagus and cardia gastric and fundus invasion
    • intact gatric serosa and esophagus advantitia with no tumor involvement in gross
    • distal esophagus removed at proximal azygus vein level
    • partial gastrectomy was done with 3-5cm safe margin, the residaul distal stamoch used for esophagus reconstruction in chest cavity at proximal azygus vein level
    • just half circle anastomosis success due to poor EEA formation therefore converted to thoracotomy, hand-sewn the other half poor anastomosis circle
    • a 24 Fr. chest tube inserted in 8th ICS

[chemotherapy]

• 2022-10-26 - (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
• 2022-10-12 - (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
• 2022-09-28 - (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
• 2022-09-14 - (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
• 2022-08-31 - (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)
• 2022-08-17 - (FOLFOX. Wan XiangLin)

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2024-09-04

[TS-1 - Instructions for Safe Handling and Administration of Suspended Medication - via Simple Suspension Method (SSM)]

Wearing Gloves and Mask: - It is recommended to wear gloves and a mask when suspending anticancer drugs. To minimize exposure to the preparer and the administrator, it is advisable to prepare the suspension inside a dispenser.

Suspending the Medication in Warm Water: - Remove the plunger from the dispenser and place the medication inside. Reinsert the plunger and draw 20 mL of 55°C warm water into the dispenser.

Allow the Medication to Dissolve: - Cap the dispenser and allow the medication to dissolve. Once the medication has disintegrated, visually confirm the suspension, then tilt the dispenser 90 degrees back and forth about 15 times to properly mix the suspension.

Administering the Medication: - Before administering the medication, flush the tube with warm water (about 37°C) to clear any residue, such as nutritional supplements, from the tube. Connect the dispenser to the tube and administer the suspension. Afterward, flush the tube again with warm water (about 37°C) to wash away any remaining medication.

How to Prepare Warm Water - Mix room temperature drinking water and boiling water in a 1:2 ratio to create warm water at approximately 55°C.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-22 MRI - pancreas
  • Pancreatic head cancer with duodenum, SMV, portal vein, common hepatic artery invasion, cT4N2M0, stage III
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Lobulated soft tissue mass at pancreatic body/neck measuring 3.45cm in largest dimension. The distal pancreatic duct is dilated. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-03-11, the lesion is stationary.
    • The PV, SMV and SMA are not invaded by the tumor.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at hepatodoudenal ligment.
  • Imp:
    • Pancreatic body/neck tumor. stationary.
• 2024-06-21 CT - abdomen
  • History: Pancreatic head cancer with duodenum, SMV, portal vein, common hepatic artery invasion, cT4N2M0, stage III
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/11.
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined poor enhancing lesion (3.5cm) at pancreatic neck-body with upstream pancreatic duct dilatation is noted again, stable in size that is c/w pancreatic neck cancer S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified some LNs in hepatoduodenal ligament is noted again, mild decreasing in size.
    • Grade 3 fatty liver with cysts (up to 1.3cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Splenomegaly (the greatest cranial-caudal dimension: 12 cm).
  • Impression:
    • Pancreatic neck-body cancer S/P C/T shows stable disease.
• 2024-03-26 PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the pancreatic head and in some regional lymph nodes, compatible with primary pancreatic malignancy with some regional lymph node metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammatory process? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right upper anterior chest wall and around the port-A line. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-03-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (117 - 34) / 117 = 70.94%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; trivial TR.
• 2024-03-22 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Pancreatic head, EUS/FNB — Ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of nests, cords, and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells with focal glandular differentiation, in fibrous stroma. Tumor necrosis and mucin production are present.
• 2024-03-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • R/O pancreatic head lesion arrange CT
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing lesion (3.5cm) at pancreatic head with duodenum, SMV, portal vein, common hepatic artery invasion. Some LNs around pancratic head. Dilatation of p-duct.
    • Grade 4 fatty liver with cysts (up to 1.3cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2024-02-27 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric polyp, fundus, s/p biopsy
    • Duodenal SEL, bulb, AW, consider external compression
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the CLO test and the pathology report
• 2024-02-27 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, moderate
    • Liver cyst, S5/8
    • Intra-hepatic calcification, S8
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • MPD dilatation
    • Possible pancreatic head lesion
  • Suggestion:
    • 4 phase CT study

[consultation]

• 2024-06-01 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • This 59-year-old woman has pancreatic head cancer with invasion of the duodenum, SMV, portal vein, and common hepatic artery, classified as cT4N2M0, stage III. There are some lymph nodes around the pancreatic head, and dilation of the pancreatic duct is noted. She has been undergoing chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX since 2024-03-27. This time, she was admitted for FOLFIRINOX treatment.
    • She also has diabetes mellitus and is taking Galvus Met, 1 tablet twice daily (previous consultations have simplified her medication to this regimen). We need your expertise for further suggestions.
  • A
    • This 59-year-old female, was admitted due to pancreatic cancer, cT4N2M0, stage III. We were consulted for blood sugar control.
    • O:
      • BH: 163.5 cm, BW: 61.6 kg
      • Diet: DM diet
      • Medication in OPD: GalvusMet, Acarbose
      • Medication during hospitalization: GalvusMet
      • Na: 140, K: 3.8
      • AST/ALT: 24/45
      • BUN/Cr: 22/0.89 (eGFR: 69.00)
      • F/S: 115/122
      • HbA1c: 12.4 % (3/22)
      • Urine ACR: 0.13
      • OPH OPD: 113/03/25
    • A: Type 2 DM
    • Suggestions:
      • Keep Galvus Met 1# BID. Use RI if she needs steroid
      • Check HbA1c in the next lab
      • Contact me if needed. I’d like to follow up this patient. Meta-OPD F/U.
• 2024-05-16 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • for AC sugar 99~127mg/dl. The patient reported experiencing hand tremors at home from time to time and is concerned about possible hypoglycemia. The patient’s home blood glucose monitoring log has been attached to the medical record.
    • This 59-year-old woman, suffered from intermittent upper abdominal discomfort since Sep 2023 and reqular GI OPD follow-up. Owing to increase frequency of upper abdominal pain, appetite decrease and body weight loss about 10kg were developed on Feb 2024 and visited to GI OPD for further survey.
    • The abdominal sono (2024/02/27) showed intra-hepatic calcification, S8, Post cholecystectomy, MPD dilatation, Possible pancreatic head lesion and EGD revealed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)/Gastric polyp, fundus, s/p biopsy. Gastric polyp, fundus, biopsy (2024/2/27) proved fundic gland polyp.
    • Follow-up abdominal CT on 2024/03/11 showed In favor of pancreatic head cancer with duodenum, SMV, portal vein, common hepatic artery invasion. Some LNs around pancratic head. Dilatation of p-duct. Grade 4 fatty liver with cysts (up to 1.3cm).
    • CT-guide biopsy as EUS for diagnosis on 2024/03/21, pathology showed Pancreatic head, EUS/FNB — Ductal adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. Port-a insertion on 2024/03/20.
    • 2D echo was done revealed EF 71%, 1.Normal LV filling pressure. 2.Normal LV and RV systolic function. 3.Mild MR; trivial TR. Send NGS (ACT Genomics) by self-payment on 2024/03/26, showed no corresponding medication.
    • She received chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (oxalip 85mg/m2, irinotecan 150mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5-Fu 400mg/m2 bolus, 5-Fu 2400mg/m2, first time dose use 70%) from 2024/03/27(C1D1), 2024/04/11(C1D15), 2024/04/25(C2D1). This time, she was admitted for chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX on 2024/05/16(C2D15).
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This 59 year old female with HBV, DM, and pancreatic cancer was admitted for chemotherapy of pancreatic cancer.
    • We were consulted for hypoglycemia symptoms.
    • S:
      • The patient has skipped her evening insulin dose for the past three weeks.
      • She has been experiencing hand tremors and dizziness during hypoglycemic episodes.
    • O:

      • BH:161.2 cm, BW: 62.5 kg
        

      • Diet: Vegetable Awakening Healthy Meal

      • Medication in OPD: Galvus met 1# BID, Acarbose 0.5# TIDAC, Tresiba 20u HS

      • Medication during hospitalization: novorapid 8U TIDAC, Tresiba 20u HS, Galvus met 1# BID

      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): 17/1.05/57

      • Na/K 139/4.1

      • ALT/AST/CRP:33/20/-

      • HbA1c:3/22 12.4%

      • The newly admitted patient’s F/S has not yet been documented.

      • 4/22-5/16 AC 89-133, Lunch AC 111-127, Dinner AC 105-128, HS 99-153

    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
      • Pancreatic head cancer, cT4N2M0, stage III, chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX from 2024/03/27~2024/04/25
      • HBV
    • P:

      • Please keep Galvus met.

      • Please check finger sugar TIDAC+HS, and 3AM for three days.

      • If the patient shows signs of low blood sugar, like feeling dizzy, having a racing heart, shaking, sweating, or feeling hungry, please check her blood sugar.

      • Arrange META OPD follow up after discharge

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-09-02 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-08-15 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-07-26 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-07-09 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-06-19 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-05-31 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-05-16 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-04-25 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-04-11 - (FOLFIRINOX)
• 2024-03-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 480mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 480mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX, Oxa 70% for this first time)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-09-03

[stable tumor markers and disease control with satisfactory glucose levels]

Both tumor markers, CEA and CA199, have remained stable over the past four months, and CT and MRI scans from June showed that the disease is stable. Lab results from 2024-09-02 were generally acceptable, with blood glucose at 116 mg/dL at 18:10 on 2024-09-02, indicating satisfactory control. No medication issues were identified.

• 2024-09-02 CEA 8.04 ng/mL

• 2024-08-16 CEA 7.37 ng/mL

• 2024-07-29 CEA 9.54 ng/mL

• 2024-07-10 CEA 6.37 ng/mL

• 2024-06-28 CEA 7.13 ng/mL

• 2024-06-19 CEA 7.74 ng/mL

• 2024-06-01 CEA 6.87 ng/mL

• 2024-04-25 CEA 7.63 ng/mL

• 2024-09-02 CA199 349.04 U/mL

• 2024-08-16 CA199 342.65 U/mL

• 2024-07-29 CA199 429.57 U/mL

• 2024-07-10 CA199 302.20 U/mL

• 2024-06-28 CA199 325.25 U/mL

• 2024-06-19 CA199 307.76 U/mL

• 2024-06-01 CA199 320.48 U/mL

• 2024-04-25 CA199 446.25 U/mL

2024-03-27

[bedside visit - patient education and care in chemotherapy initiation]

As the patient is undergoing chemotherapy for the first time today, I visited them around 16:15 on 2024-03-27 to inquire if anyone had explained the potential side effects of chemotherapy to her. The patient confirmed that both her doctor and nursing staff had provided an explanation.

The patient lives nearby, and her uncle on her mother’s side is a monk, which is why they chose to receive medical treatment at out hospital. I advised the patient to inform the medical staff as soon as possible if they suspect any adverse reactions to medications, to allow for prompt management.

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240830

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-08-19 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Esophageal varices, F1CbLi. RCS (-) White nipple sign (-)
    • Esophageal post-EVL scars, lower esophagus
    • Suspicious Gastric varices, GOV-2
    • Portal hypertensive gastropathy, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric ulcers, multiple, H1-2, antrum and pylorus
    • Duodenal ulcer, Forrest classification III, SDA.
  • CLO test:
    • Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • PPI use
    • Pursue the CLO test result
• 2024-08-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Faint hot spots in both rib cages, the nature is to be determined (early bone mets, post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for investigation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some T- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2024-08-09 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected cirrhosis with splenomegaly
    • Liver tumors, bil
    • Invisible right PV. Propable tumor invasion
    • Poor assessment of biliary tract
    • Small amount ascites
    • Pancreas and GB not shown
    • Suboptimal examination of liver, especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Follow liver function test and AFP, CA-199, HBV, HCV
    • Some area of liver,especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
    • Because of cirrhosis and poor echo window, please regularly follow sono abd
• 2024-07-29 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated and see description
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consists of two small pieces of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled liver, measuring up to 1.0 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, composed of nests of large pleomorphic neoplastic cells, arranged in solid pattern with subtle glandular differentiation, embedded in fibrous stroma. Tumor necrosis is present.
    • IHC, tumor cells reveal: CK7(+), CK20(+), Hepa-1(-) and Arginase-1(-). the finding is compatible with cholangiocarcinoma.
• 2024-07-23 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication:
    • Liver tumor
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Poor enhancing tumors in S1, S4 and right hepatic lobe. Liver cirrhosis with ascites and splenomegaly. Partial thrombosis of main portal vein. Thrombosis of right portal vein. Dilatation of right IHD.
    • Some LNs at retroperitoneum.
    • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
    • Small bowel ileus.
  • IMP:
    • Liver tumors with LNs and lung metastases, hypovascular HCCs or hepatocholangiocarcinomas should be ruled out.
    • Liver cirrhosis with ascites and splenomegaly. Partial thrombosis of main portal vein. Thrombosis of right portal vein.
    • Small bowel ileus. Dilatation of right IHD.
• 2024-07-23 KUB
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-07-23 SONO - abdomen
  • Cirrhosis of liver
  • Multiple hepatoma with portal vein thrombosis
  • Splenomegaly
  • Accessory spleen
  • Ascites, moderate
• 2024-07-19 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Abdominal Pain
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Poor enhancing tumors in S1, S4 and right hepatic lobe (up to 4.1cm). Liver cirrhosis with ascites and splenomegaly. Partial thrombosis of main portal vein. Thrombosis of right portal vein.
    • Some LNs at hepatic hilar region and retroperitoneum.
    • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
    • Small bowel ileus.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Addendum Imaging Report Form for Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-29 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 23mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 4hr (Gemzar 50% and Kemoplat 50% due to liver cirrhosis)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-08-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 900mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 23mg NS 500mL 3hr + KCl 15% 5mL MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 500mL 4hr (Gemzar 50% and Kemoplat 50% due to liver cirrhosis)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

==========

2024-08-30

[Morphine and Tramacet Dosage Guidelines for Patients with Liver Impairment]

Morphine Dosage Adjustments for Patients with Liver Impairment:

• Child-Turcotte-Pugh Class A:
  • Oral, Parenteral, Rectal: No dosage adjustment is necessary; however, the dosing interval should be extended to a clinically appropriate frequency based on the indication and route of administration (e.g., extending the interval from every 2 to 4 hours to every 4 to 6 hours).
• Child-Turcotte-Pugh Class B:
  • Oral, Parenteral, Rectal: Reduce the dose to 50% of the usual indication-specific dose and extend the dosing interval to a clinically appropriate frequency (e.g., reducing the dose from 2 mg IV every 2 to 4 hours to 1 mg IV every 4 to 6 hours).
• Child-Turcotte-Pugh Class C:
  • Oral, Parenteral, Rectal: Use is not recommended; consider alternative agents that do not have active metabolites. If morphine use is necessary, reduce the dose to at least 50% of the usual indication-specific dose and extend the dosing interval (e.g., reducing the dose from 2 mg IV every 2 to 4 hours to 1 mg IV every 6 to 8 hours).

Tramacet (tramadol, acetaminophen) for adults with liver impairment: - Use is not recommended due to extensive hepatic metabolism of both acetaminophen and tramadol.

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[lab data]

2024-03-01 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-03-01 HBsAg Value 0.39 S/CO
2024-03-01 Anti-HBs >1000.00 mIU/mL

2024-03-01 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-03-01 Anti-HBc Value 5.37 S/CO

2024-03-01 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-03-01 Anti-HCV Value 0.08 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-29 CT - abdomen
  • Imp:
    • s/p LAR.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the abdominal cavity.
    • Non-specific lymph nodes at mediastinum.
• 2024-04-18 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of proximal S-colon, cT4aN2aM0, status post laparoscopic adhesiolysis and sigmoidectomy on 2024-01-18, pT3N0M0(0/15), G2, LVI(-), PNI(+), CRM(-), stage IIA (high risk), S/P FOLFOX
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • Right renal cyst (1.2cm). Grade 4 fatty liver.
• 2024-01-19 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, sigmoid colon, sigmoidectomy —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
      
    • Resection margins: free
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/15)
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —- Not receivd
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: pStage IIA, pT3N0 (if cM0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Operation procedure: sigmoidectomy
    • Specimen site: sigmoid colon
      
    • Specimen size: 10.2 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: 3.2 x 3.0 cm
    • Tumor location: 6.4 cm and 0.8 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively.
    • Depth of invasion grossly: mesocolic soft tissue
      
    • Mucosa elsewhere: congested
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: colon, non-tumor; A2-5: tumor; A6-11: lymph node, mesocolic; B: proximal resection margin; C: distal resection margin.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue
      
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved, Distance of tumor from margin: 7 mm
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Tumor Budding: Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: not applicable
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 0/15
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
        
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
• 2023-12-29 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2023-12-29 CT - abdomen
  • Health exam and She is nearly asymptomatic. 20231229 colonoscopy: An annular tumor with lumen narrowing at S-colon. Indication: S-colon cancer, for staging.
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the sigmoid colon, 5 cm in size, with irregular contour.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (T4a) is highly suspected.
    • There are four enlarged nodes in the adjacent mesocolon that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2a).
    • Two renal cyst 1.2 cm and 0.6 cm in right lower pole is noted.
    • There is fatty liver, grade 4.
    • S/P hysterectomy
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
• 2023-12-29 Bone densitometry
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.597 gms/cm2, about 2.3 SD below the peak bone mass (70%) and 1.1 SD below the mean of age-matched people (84%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2023-12-29 Colonoscoppy
  • The scope had been inserted up to cecum. An annular tumor with lumen narrowing was noted at sigmoid colon. biopsy was done

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-26 ~ 2024-07-29 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of proximal S-colon, pT3N0M0(0/15), G2, LVI(-), PNI(+), CRM(-), stage IIA (high risk), status post laparoscopic adhesiolysis and sigmoidectomy on 2024-01-18, status post FOLFOX
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Insomnia
    • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intra-abdominal lymph nodes
    • Polyp of stomach and duodenum
    • Polyp of colon
    • Type II diabetes mellitus
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy with C4D1 FOLFOX Q2W x10.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 59 year-old female without any underlying disease.
    • According to the patient, she noticed abdominal pain and fatigue 2 weeks, so she visited OPD for help. At OPD, health examniation was recommened and colonoscopy conducted on 2023/12/29 accidentally showed an annular tumor with lumen narrowing ar sigmoid colon, and biopsy was conducted at the same time, which showed adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon. Abdomen CT on 2023/12/29 showed segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the sigmoid colon, 5 cm in size, cT4aN2aM0, with irregular contour. The sigmoid colon biopsy showed Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (-, loss), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
    • She received the operation of laparoscopic adhesiolysis and sigmoidectomy on 2024/01/18 under general anesthesia. Under the impression of proximal S-colon cancer, cT4aN2aM0, stage IIIC, s/p adjuvant chemotherapy with FOLFOX x10 cycles, C1D1 on 2024/03/04, C1D15 on 2024/03/28, C2D1 on 2024/04/15, C2D15 on 2024/05/14.
    • The port-a was done on 2024/02/22, the Anti-HBc: reactive s/p Vemlidy.
    • CEA (NM): 2.597ng/mL(2024/01/03), 1.732ng/mL(2024/03/01), 3.087ng/mL(2024/03/19), 3.263ng/mL(2024/04/12), 2.581ng/mL(2024/04/30), 1.983ng/mL(2024/05/27), 3.138ng/mL(2024/06/20), 2.693ng/mL(2024/07/12)
    • CA-199 (NM): 35.681U/ml(2024/01/03), 30.581U/ml(2024/03/01), 36.982U/ml(2024/03/19), 36.982U/ml(2024/04/12), 35.677U/ml(2024/04/30), 32.017U/ml(2024/05/27), 29.131U/ml(2024/06/20), 25.879U/ml(2024/07/12)
    • Abdomen CT (2024/04/18) revealed: S/P colon operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence. Right renal cyst (1.2cm). Grade 4 fatty liver.
    • This time, she is admitted for adjuvant chemotherapy with C4D1 FOLFOX on 2024/07/26.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she receive chemotherapy with C4D1 FOLFOX were given on 2024/07/26-07/28.
    • Hydration, Mosapin was given for nausea and vomiting, Vemlidy for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • After chemotherapy, she denide having a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or any uncomfortable.
    • Abdomen CT was done on 2024/07/29, pending the report.
    • She can be discharged on 2024/07/29, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# QD 9D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 9D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID 9D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# BID 9D
    • Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) BID TOPI 9D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-01-18
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic adhesiolysis and sigmoidectomy     
  • Finding
    • A depressed ulecrative 3cm tumor is located at proximal S-colon    
    • Much adhesions over rectum, S-colon and pelvic wall was found and meticulous dissection was done. It is casued by previous GYN surgery.    
    • Sigmoidectomy was achieved smoothly and blood loss was minimal (less than 20ml)    
    • Anastomosis was achieved using endo-GIA/green/60+ CDH-29+ TISSEEL 4ml. Both cutting ends are even and intact. Air test is ok without bubbles.    
    • 4DF anti-adhesion powder was used.    
    • A drain in pelvis   

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4450mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4450mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-26 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4460mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-04 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4450mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-14 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-04-15 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-03-28 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-03-04 - (FOLFOX)

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2024-08-30

[regular monitoring recommended for elevated glucose levels]

In recent months, serum glucose levels have remained stable at approximately 140 mg/dL, which is slightly elevated but relatively consistent. The patient is currently taking Uformin (metformin) and Pravafen (pravastatin, fenofibrate) as prescribed by the endocrinology and metabolism department. Regular follow-up is recommended.

• 2024-08-27 Glucose (serum) 130 mg/dL
• 2024-08-07 Glucose (serum) 136 mg/dL
• 2024-07-10 Glucose (serum) 109 mg/dL
• 2024-06-18 Glucose (serum) 132 mg/dL
• 2024-05-23 Glucose (serum) 127 mg/dL
• 2024-04-24 Glucose (serum) 143 mg/dL
• 2024-04-11 Glucose (serum) 139 mg/dL
• 2024-03-13 Glucose (serum) 227 mg/dL
• 2024-02-29 Glucose (serum) 108 mg/dL

2024-08-14

[assessing FOLFOX treatment with no contraindications, normal lab results and continuation of Vemlidy]

Lab results on 2024-08-13 were generally normal, and Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) has been prescribed for her reactive Anti-HBc (2024-03-01). There is currently no data indicating that FOLFOX treatment is contraindicated. No issues with the current medication regimen were identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-26 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with short PR
• 2024-08-02 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with short PR
  • Abnormal QRS-T angle, consider primary T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-07-11 Holter 24hr ECG
  • Sinus rhythm
  • A few isolated apcs
  • Rare episodes short run atrial tachycardia (longest: 3 beats)
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia
  • Frequent sinus tachycardia even in mid-night, please correlate with clinical and drug history (anemia, thyrotoxicosis etc.)
• 2024-06-27 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Labeled as “right lymph node”, right neck lymph node excision — compatible with Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
  • Section shows piece of soft tissue with proliferation of fibroblasts, chronic inflammation, and one nodule full of histiocytes engulfing cell debris. The pathological findings, in conjuction with clinical, image, hemogram, and laboratory findings, are compatible with Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
  • ADDENDUM: Acid fast bacilli stain (+).
• 2024-06-25 PET
  • The FDG PET findings suggest that ymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm. No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted in the abdominal left paraaortic space.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in some focal areas in the spleen and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. Lymphoma involving the spleen and bone marrow can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a small focal area in the upper lobe of right lung. The nature is to be determined. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in the right lateral chest wall. Inflammation may show this picture.
• 2024-06-21 CT - abdomen
  • CC: fever with unknown origin.
  • Findings:
    • There are multiple enlarged nodes in right lower neck, paratracheal space, and subcarinal space. Malignant lymphoma is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
      • US-guided lymph node biopsy at right lower neck (Srs:601 Img:23) may be possible if the lymph node can be visualized by sonography.
    • Splenomegaly (the greatest cranial-caudal dimension: 13 cm) and one enlarged node in left para-aortic space (3.5 x 2.2 cm) is noted.
      • Malignant lymphoma is highly suspected.
    • Peri-portal lucency is noted that may be acute hepatitis secondary to CMV infection.
    • There is bilateral pleura effusion with passive atelectasis in bilateral posterior basal lung.
      • S/P pigtail catheter implantation at right CP angle.
      • In addition, there is minimal pericardial effusion.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1.1 cm in S7).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • A renal cyst 1.3 cm in left middle pole is noted.
  • Impression:
    • Malignant lymphoma is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
      • US-guided lymph node biopsy at right lower neck (Srs:601 Img:23) may be possible if the lymph node can be visualized by sonography.
    • Splenomegaly (the greatest cranial-caudal dimension: 13 cm) and one enlarged node in left para-aortic space (3.5 x 2.2 cm).
      • Malignant lymphoma is highly suspected. 1.
        
    • Peri-portal lucency is noted that may be acute hepatitis secondary to CMV infection.
• 2024-06-21 Transesophageal echocardiography, TEE
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (125 - 36) / 125 = 71.20%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • No intracardiac vegetation was found by TEE study.
    • Normal LV filling pressure; mildly dilated LA.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve with mild MR; mild TR; mild PR; aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Minimal amount pericardial effusion ( < 50ml).
• 2024-06-17 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Normocellularity for age. IHC stains: CD117:1 %; CD34: 1 %; MPO: 30-40%, CD61: 5-10 %; CD71: 50% (of the nucleated cells). CK (-).
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 30% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 1:2. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 1%; CD34: 1%; MPO: 30-40%, CD61: 5-10%; CD71: 50% (of the nucleated cells). CK (-).
• 2024-05-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (84 - 32) / 84 = 61.90%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 61
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-05-15 SONO - abdomen
  • Hepatic cyst
  • Post cholecystectomy
  • Left renal cyst
  • No evidence of cirrhosis or significant splenomegaly
• 2024-05-14 Neurosonography
  • Mild atheromatous lesions in left proximal ECA and right SCA.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral arterial flows.
• 2024-05-14 Electroencephalogram, EEG
  • Abnormal, generalized slowing with theta waves, indicated mild cortical dysfunction bilaterally, besides, generalized increased beta activity, suspect medication effects, suggest clinical correlation.
• 2024-05-12 MRA - brain
  • Multiple small T2 hyperintensities in bilateral subcortical white matter.
  • Old lacunar infarcts.
  • Brain atrophy.
• 2024-05-10 Patho - intradermal nervus
  • Labeled as “bilateral knee”, excisional biopsy — skin with mild perivascular bland lymphocytic infiltration in the upper and middle dermis.
  • Section shows skin with mild perivascular bland lymphocytic infiltration in the upper and middle dermis.
• 2024-05-09 CT - brain
  • Cranial CT scans from the vertex to the mid-maxillary level were performed without i.v. contrast injection.
  • Impression:
    • The brain shows normal grey and white matter attenuation without evidence of focal lesion. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
    • The size of the lateral and third ventricles appears normal.
    • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal.
• 2024-03-09 CT - abdomen
  • IMP:
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 1.1cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy. R/O tiny stones in CBD.
    • Partial atelectasis at RML and left lingual lung.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-29 - etoposide 150mg/m2 220mg NS 550mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-15 - etoposide 150mg/m2 220mg NS 550mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-08 - etoposide 150mg/m2 220mg NS 550mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

2024-08-30

[neutropenia recovery and worsening anemia after etoposide]

The third dose of etoposide was administered on 2024-08-29. Neutropenia improved, with ANC increasing from 1.16K/uL on 2024-08-28 to 2.25K/uL on 2024-08-30. However, despite elevated ferritin levels, normocytic anemia worsened (HGB dropped from 9.1 g/dL to 8.4 g/dL), leading to a blood transfusion on 2024-08-30. HGB is expected to improve following the transfusion.

• 2024-08-30 WBC 2.75 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-30 Neutrophil 78.0 %

• 2024-08-30 Band 4.0 %

• 2024-08-28 WBC 2.21 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-28 Band 1.0 %

• 2024-08-28 Neutrophil 51.6 %

• 2024-08-30 HGB 8.4 g/dL

• 2024-08-30 MCV 93.1 fL

• 2024-08-28 HGB 9.1 g/dL

• 2024-08-28 MCV 91.7 fL

• 2024-08-28 Ferritin; 989.1 ng/mL

• 2024-08-28 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.07 ng/mL

[liver enzymes decline, indicating improved liver function]

Follow-up shows that the elevated liver enzymes have started to decline, and bilirubin levels remain within the normal range, indicating an improvement in liver function.

• 2024-08-28 ALT 114 U/L

• 2024-08-26 ALT 167 U/L

• 2024-08-28 AST 25 U/L

• 2024-08-23 AST 44 U/L

2024-08-27

[dose adjustments and liver safety for rifampicin, clarithromycin, and ethambutol]

Liver Dose Adjustments:

• Rifampin (rifampicin):
  • Hepatic impairment prior to treatment: No specific dosage adjustments are provided in the manufacturer’s labeling; use with caution.
  • Hepatotoxicity during treatment: Discontinue rifampin if new or worsening hepatic damage occurs.
• Klaricid (clarithromycin):
  • No dosage adjustment is necessary if renal function is normal. However, in patients with hepatic impairment and concomitant severe renal impairment, consider dosage reduction or prolonged dosing intervals.
• Epbutol (ethambutol):
  • No specific dosage adjustments are provided in the manufacturer’s labeling; use with caution.

Hepatotoxicity:

• Rifampin (rifampicin):
  • Hepatotoxicity of hepatocellular, cholestatic, and mixed patterns has been reported, ranging from asymptomatic abnormal hepatic function tests to fulminant hepatic failure and death. Severe reactions, including fatalities, have occurred in patients with preexisting hepatic failure or those receiving concurrent hepatotoxic agents.
  • Mechanism:
    • Not clearly established; possible mechanisms include hypersensitivity or metabolic idiosyncratic reactions.
  • Onset:
    • Most cases occur within 4 weeks.
  • Risk factors:
    • Longer duration of therapy
    • Age >60 years
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Concurrent use of other hepatotoxic agents (e.g., isoniazid, pyrazinamide)
    • Female sex
    • Low body mass index
    • Malnutrition
    • Preexisting liver disease (e.g., chronic viral hepatitis)
    • HIV
• Klaricid (clarithromycin):
  • May cause abnormal hepatic function tests.
• Epbutol (ethambutol):
  • May cause abnormal hepatic function tests.

Among these three medications, rifampin appears like to have a higher likelihood of causing liver damage. The patient’s ALT levels are currently trending upward.

The rifampin package insert indicates that caution should be exercised when administering this drug to patients with alcoholism or hepatic impairment. It is recommended that SGOT and SGPT levels be monitored monthly or more frequently before, during, and throughout treatment. However, elevated serum levels do not necessarily predict clinical hepatitis, and they may return to normal with continued treatment.

• 2024-08-26 ALT 167 U/L

• 2024-08-23 ALT 154 U/L

• 2024-08-16 ALT 110 U/L

• 2024-08-12 ALT 64 U/L

• 2024-08-02 ALT 30 U/L

• 2024-08-23 AST 44 U/L

• 2024-08-16 AST 30 U/L

• 2024-08-12 AST 24 U/L

• 2024-08-02 AST 15 U/L

2024-08-12

[blood count trends and chemotherapy effects]

Etoposide was administered on 2024-08-08. Since then, WBC has slightly decreased, while PLT has actually increased. A review of the patient’s previous records, prior to the use of etoposide, shows that WBC and PLT levels were even lower at times. Therefore, the neutropenia and thrombocytopenia observed cannot be entirely attributed to chemotherapy alone.

• 2024-08-12 WBC 1.45 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-10 WBC 1.75 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-08 WBC 1.57 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-05 WBC 1.69 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-12 PLT 53 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-10 PLT 52 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-08 PLT 42 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-05 PLT 41 *10^3/uL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-29 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis, pangastritis
    • Gastric erosions, antrum, s/p biopsy at prepyloric antrum, PW
• 2024-08-28 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Hepatomegaly is suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Compression fracture of T12 vertebral body.
• 2024-08-27 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Right axis deviation
• 2024-08-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (39 - 25) / 39 = 35.90%
    • LVEF (%) = 53
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 36
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 53
  • Conclusion:
    • LV chamber obliteration; borderline LV systolic function with abnormal septal wall motion due to post open heart srugery.
    • LV posterior wall thickening, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction.
    • Dilated RA; impaired RV systolic function with free wall hypokinesia.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with mild to moderate AR; s/p mitral valve replacement (bioprosthetic valve) with no MS (MVA(Doppler) = 4.4 cm² , Mean pressure gradient = 4 mmHg), mild MR; severe TR.
    • Possible moderate pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 57 mmHg.
    • Engorged IVC without inspiratory collapse.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate; pacemaker leads in RA/RV.
• 2024-08-26 Chest PA (Erect)
  • S/P implantation of the pacemaker.
  • S/P median sternotomy with metalic wires fixation. Please correlate with clinical history.
  • S/P mitral valve replacement?
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch -Enlargement of cardiac silhouette. -There are several nodular opacities projecting in the right lung. Please correlate with CT. -Peri-bronchial wall thickening of the right and left lower lung zone is noted, which may be due to inflammatory process. Please correlate with clinical history and symptom. -Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-08-21 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Right axis deviation
  • low voltage of limb leads
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-07-29 Chest PA/AP
  • S/P pace-maker implantation.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Surgical wires over the sternum.
  • S/P cardiac valve replacement.
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
  • Compression fracture of T12.
• 2024-06-28 CT - chest
  • Indication:
    • Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hip.
    • Age 71 (20240620) Rt Bulky axillary tumor
    • ECOG 4 sitting on wheel chair
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Exophytic soft tissue mass at right axillary region measuring 11.2cm in largest dimension. Sarcoma is favored.
    • Diffuse nodularity with tree in bud distribution at bilateral lung fields is found. Lung meta is favored.
    • Cardiomegaly is noted.
    • s/p sternotomy with metalic wire fixation of the sternum.
    • Prior transevenous pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV and RA.
    • Right renal cyst up to 2.57cm is found.
  • Imp:
    • Right axillary soft tissue mass and bilatral lung nodules. Sarcoma meta is considered first.
• 2024-06-20 CXR erect
  • S/P implantation of the pacemaker.
  • S/P median sternotomy with metalic wires fixation. Please correlate with clinical history.
  • S/P mitral valve replacement?
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • There are several nodular opacities projecting in the right lung. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-06-20 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Right axis deviation
  • Abnormal ECG

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-09 - epirubicin 70mg/m2 90mg NS 100mL 10min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL

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[lab data]

2024-08-05 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-08-05 Anti-HBc Value 5.42 S/CO
2024-08-05 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-08-05 HBsAg Value 0.77 S/CO
2024-08-05 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-08-05 Anti-HCV Value 0.12 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-29 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Left anterior fascicular block
• 2024-08-14, -08-12 CXR erect
  • Few nodular opacities projecting in right middle and lower lung are noted that is c/w metastases after correlate with prior CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-08-12 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Left anterior fascicular block
  • Bifascicular block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-07-26 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon tumor, descending, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of adenocarcinoma characterized by tumor cells arranged in tubular or cribriform patterns infiltrated in desmoplastic stroma.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows EGFR(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+) and PMS2(+) for tumor.
• 2024-07-23 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • 30cm to cecum, some stool in right colon
    • 30cm to D colon tumor obstrution site, biopsy.
    • 40cm to DS colon infalmmation over DS colon and much solid stool in S colon.
  • Diagnosis:
    • suspect D colon cancer with obstruction s/p T loop colostomy
    • can not evaluate RS colon.
• 2024-07-12 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the descending colon, compatible with primay colon malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some regional lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in both lobes of the liver and in three focal areas in the right lung, compatible with multiple liver and lung metastases.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left anterior chest wall and in some paraaortic lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (metastases of low FDG uptake? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-06-19 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left anterior fascicular block
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Possible Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-06-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the descending colon with irregular contour, adjacent omentum invasion, and severe lumen narrowing, 9 cm in size.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the descending colon (T4b) causing near total obstruction and equivocal perforation is suspected.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • There are seven kissing soft tissue nodules in the adjacent mesocolon that is c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There are multiple poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 4.3 cm in S8) that are c/w liver metastases (M1a).
      • In addition, there are several soft tissue nodules in right lung that is c/w lung metastases (M1b). Please correlate with chest CT.
      • There are few enlarged nodes in para-aortic space that may be non-regional metastatic nodes.
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 0.7 cm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1b(M_value) STAGE:IVB(Stage_value)

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 570mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4050mg NS 500mL 46 hr (FOLFIRI 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-08-12 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 570mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4050mg NS 500mL 46 hr (FOLFIRI 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-08-30

[using Avastin and FOLFIRI in patients with RBBB and LAFB: risks and monitoring]

Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with FOLFIRI is not specifically contraindicated in patients with ECG (2024-08-12, 2024-08-29) findings such as right bundle branch block (RBBB) and left anterior fascicular block (LAFB). However, using this combination therapy should be approached with caution, particularly considering the patient’s cardiovascular status.

Considerations:

• Cardiovascular Risk:
  • Bevacizumab (Avastin) is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, arterial thromboembolic events, and congestive heart failure.
  • The presence of ECG abnormalities such as RBBB and LAFB may indicate underlying structural heart disease, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications during treatment.
• Close Monitoring:
  • While RBBB and LAFB are not absolute contraindications, they can suggest underlying heart disease, making it crucial to monitor the patient closely for any signs of worsening cardiovascular status during treatment.
  • Baseline and periodic cardiovascular evaluations, including echocardiography, may be warranted.

2024-08-13

[first session of FOLFIRI with adjusted dosage and ongoing management]

The first session of FOLFIRI started on 2024-08-12, with 80% of the standard dose administered. Hypomagnesemia (Mg 1.5 mg/dL on 2024-08-12) and reactive Anti-HBc (Anti-HBc value 5.42 S/CO on 2024-08-05) were noted, so the patient is currently receiving injectable MgSO4 and oral Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide).

Blood pressure was 144/65 mmHg at 20:34 on 2024-08-12 under Estengy (amlodipine, valsartan) and blood glucose was 158 mg/dL at 06:54 on 2024-08-13 under Uformin (metformin) and Amepiride (glimepiride). Both blood pressure and blood glucose are under control. No medication discrepancies were identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-28 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • s/p percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Compression fracture of T11 vertebral body.
• 2024-08-28 CXR PA (erect)
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2024-07-27 MRI - brain
  • Indication:
    • upper third of esophagus, cT3N3M1 with bone and brain metastasis, stage IVB
    • Left lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma with bone and brain metastasis, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB
  • Without- and with-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI reveal:
    • Several small faintly enhancing tumors in left frontal lobe (5 mm) and right temporal lobe (3 mm and 7 mm). C/W metastases. Smaller in size as compared with MRI on 20240406.
    • Mild degree of general enlargement of ventricles, cistern spaces and cortical sulci, indicating general brain atrophy.
    • Diffuse T2-hyperintensities in periventricular deep white matters, indicating leukoaraiosis.
  • IMP:
    • Brian metastases. Stationary in number (total = 3) and smaller in size (3 mm, 5 mm and 7 mm) as compared with MRI on 20240406.
• 2024-07-09 CT - chest
  • Indication:
    • upper third of esophagus, cT3N3M1 with bone and brain metastasis, stage IVB
    • Left lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma with bone and brain metastasis, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB
  • MDCT of the chest and abdomen without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: comparison: prior CT on 2024/04/02
    • Lungs: interval slightly decrease in size of a large LLL tumor and resoltuion satellites nodules, involving inferior pulmonary artery. extensive patchy and centrilobular GGOs in LUL and RUL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: multiple small LNs in visceral space.
      • old calcified LNs in visceral compartment and hila, sequela of previous TB infection.Rt lateral esophageal wall thickening at M/3 of thoracic esophagus, in regression, causing luminal narrowing and food material stasis above.
      • moderate coronary arterial calcification.
    • Aorta: dilated ascending aorta (4.7 cm in caliber). mild atherosclerotic change.Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
      • mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Pleura: no effusion.
    • Visible abdominal contents: partial rim-calcified lesion (17 mm) at anterior spleen. unremarkable of the liver, adrenal glands, pancreas, and kidneys.
    • Visualized bones: no lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression: LLL lung cancer and M/3 thoracic esophageal cancer, in regression compared with CT on 2024/04/02. LUL and RUL infection or drug-related toxicity.
• 2024-06-08 Standing KUB
  • S/P gastrostomy.
  • Compression fracture of T11-L3.
• 2024-04-17 PD-L1 (SP263)
  • Study Type: PD-L1 immunostain (clone: SP263)
    • Study Purpose: requested by clinician for treatment reference
    • Block Tested: S2024-7176
    • Tumor type: adenocarcinoma
    • Tumor location: lung
    • Testing assay: SP263 Assay (Ventana)
    • Testing platform: BenchMark ULTRA
    • Detection system: OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit
  • For non-small-cell lung carcinoma
    • Specimen Adequacy: Adequate
      
    • Staining Quality: Acceptable (positive and negative control works)
      
    • Result:
      • Tumor cell (TC) staining score: 5%
• 2024-04-17 CXR erect
  • A poorly defined large tumor mass over Lt lower lobe with satellites nodules
• 2024-04-15 ROS1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2024-07176
  • RESULT: 1+
• 2024-04-15 EGFR
  • Cellblock No. S2024-07176
  • Result: A point mutation was detected at exon 21 (L858R) of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2024-04-11 CXR erect
  • A poorly defined large tumor mass over Lt lower lobe with satellites nodules
  • marked elongated and tortuosity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • Coronary arterial calcification indicating CAD
• 2024-04-11 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, LLL, CT-guide biopsy — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Sections show solid nests and acinar glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(+), Napsin A(+), p40(-), and CD56(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2024-04-09 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the middle portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower lobe of left lung. Primary lung malignancy should be watched out.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the T11 spine and sacrum. Bone metastases may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some bilateral paratracheal lymph nodes and in some A-P window lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes can not be ruled out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in a left supraclavicular lymph node. Inflammatory process is more likely.
  • Mildly to moderately heterogenous FDG uptake in the cerebral cortex. Please correlate with brain MRI for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-04-06 MRI - brain
  • Indication: lung tumor with esophageal cancer staging
  • With- and without-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI revealed
    • unremarkable change in the intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • old lacunar infarction in the bilateral basal ganglia and left thalamus; mild bilateral periventricular leukoaraiosis.
      
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
    • several heterogeneous enhancing lesions in the right temporal and left frontal lobe. The largest one, about 11mm, was noted on the right temporal lobe.
  • IMP:
    • three brain metastasis.
• 2024-04-03 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Two hot spots in the right aspect of sternal manubrium and T11 spine, respectively, cancer with bone metastases may be considered, suggesting PET scan for further evaluation and follow-up with bone scan in 3 months.
  • Suspected benign lesions in some T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, and knees.
• 2024-04-03 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, 20-24 cm incisor, biopsy — moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma composed of nest of non-keratinizing squamous tumor cells with invasive growth pattern and lymphocytic infiltrate. The tumor shows nuclear hyperchromasia, nuclear pleomorphism, mitoses and prominent nculeoli.
  • IHC stain — p16: negative, CK: positive
• ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2024-04-02 CT - lung/mediastinum/pleura
  • Findings
    • Lungs: an irregular LLL tumor with air-bronchograms and pleural tails (about 62mm in largest axial dimension) with satellites nodules, involving inferior pulmonary arter, consistent with primary lung cancer. minimal paraspinal fibrosis at RLL
    • Mediastinum and hila: mildly enlarged LNs in visceral space.
      • old calcified LNs in visceral compartment and hila, sequela of previous TB infection.
      • Rt lateral esophageal wall thickening at M/3 of thoracic esophagus (33mm in length), causing luminal narrowing and food material stasis above.
      • moderate coronary arterial calcification.
    • Aorta: dilated ascending aorta (4.7 cm in caliber).
      • mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
      • mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Pleura: trace Lt-sided effusion.
    • Visible abdominal contents: partial rim-calcified lesion (17 mm) at anterior spleen. unremarkable of the liver, adrenal glands, pancreas, and kidneys.
      • mild enlarged prostate.
      • Uniformly increased air in nondistended small bowel over and colon, could be paralytic ileus.
    • Visualized bones: no lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • LLL lung cancer T4N? in progression compared with CT on 2021/08/08.
    • suspect M/3 thoracic esophageal tumor.
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M1c(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-04-02 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal EGD exam for esophagus area, due to much food residue at upper esophagus
    • Esophagus stricture, cause unknown, 20-24cm from incisors, s/p biopsy
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue the pathology report
    • Consider to arrange CT (C+/-) if no contraindication
• 2021-08-17 CT - chest
  • Findings:
    • Lungs: normal appearance of LUL and Rt lung.
      • an irregular LLL tumor with air-bronchograms and pleural tails (about 38 mm in largest dimension) consistent with primary lung cancer
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN.
      • old calcified LNs in visceral compartment and hila, sequela of previous TB infection.
    • Vessels: moderate coronary arterial calcification.
    • Aorta: dilated ascending aorta (4.7 cm in caliber).
      • mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
      • mild calcified mitral annulus
    • Pleura: no effusion or nodule.
    • Chest wall: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: partial rim-calcified lesion (17 mm) at anterior spleen.
      • no abnormal density visible portion of the liver, adrenal glands, pancreas, and kidneys.
    • Visualized bones: no lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • LLL lung cancer T2aN0Mx
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2a(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IB(Stage_value)
• 2021-08-08 CXR lateral LT
  • Irregular opacity at LLL, suspect infection or lung tumor. Suggest further evaluation.
• 2021-08-08 CXR erect
  • Irregular opacity at left lower lung field, suspect infection or lung tumor. Suggest further evaluation.
• 2021-08-08 CT - brain
  • Head CT without contrast enhancement shows:
    • brain atrophy with prominent sulci, fissures and dilated ventricles.
    • confluent hypodensity at bilateral periventricular white matter, indicating leukoaraiosis.
    • multiple old lacunar infarcts at bilateral basal ganglia and left thalamus.
    • no acute intracranial hemorrhage.
    • normally preserved gray and white matter differentiation.
    • no definite skull lesion.
    • left posterior scalp hematoma.
  • Impression:
    • Brain atrophy, leukoaraiosis, and multiple old lacunar infarcts.
    • No acute intracranial hemorrhage.
    • Left posterior scalp hematoma.
• 2020-08-20 SONO - neurology
  • Mild atheromatous lesions in R CCA bifurcation and R ICA.
  • Smaller caiber with decreased flow in R cervical VA, possible R VA hypoplasia.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, L vertebral, and intracranial vertebral, basilar arterial flows.
  • Poor temporal windows for transcranial insonation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-02 ~ 2024-04-24 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma, upper third of esophagus, cT3N3M1, stage IVB, status post port-A catheter implantation and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy on 2024/04/17
    • Left lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB
    • Esophageal obstruction
    • Vomiting
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Sequelae of cerebral infarction
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
  • CC
    • Difficulty in swallowing solid food for 2 months.
  • Present illness
    • This 73-year-old man, a heavy smoker and alcoholism, had past history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, old cerebral infarction, and hyperlipidemia under conrtol. His activities of daily living were independent. He had suffered from difficulty in swallowing solid food for 2 months. No body weight loss was noticed.
    • According to his statement, he had felt difficulty in swallowing for 2 months. The symptom had got worse since this month, and severe vomiting was also noted. There was no exacerbating factor or relieving factor. There was no abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, epigastric pain, body weight loss, easy choking, dysphonia, hoarseness, chest pain, dyspnea, or hemoptysis. He didn’t pay much attention to it in the beginning. The patient denied trauma or esophageal injury history.
    • He visited our emergency department for help. Panendoscopy was done and esophageal stricture over 20cm to 24cm from incisors was noted. Biopsy was done. Chest CT revealed LLL lung cancer in progression as compared with the CT on 2021/08/08. Upper third esophageal tumor was also suspected. Physical examination showed clear breathing sound, regular heart beats, and soft abdomen with no tenderness. There was no palpable tumor over neck. He was admitted for further evaluation and management for suspected double primary cancers of lung and esophagus.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, nutrition was supported with PPN and Taita No.5. For cancer staging work-up, whole-body bone scan and brain MRI were arranged.
    • Whole-body bone scan on 2024/04/09 revealed two hot spots in the right aspect of sternal manubrium and T11 spine, respectively, cancer with bone metastases may be considered.
    • Brain MRI on 2024/04/06 showed three brain metastases.
    • After discussing with the patient and his family, they agreed with further work-up of lung cancer. As a result, examinations of bronchoscopy, EUS, whole-body PET scan, CT-guided biopsy, and brain MRI were all arranged.
    • Bronchoscopy on 2024/04/10 releaved endotracheal small polyp lesion near carina, s/p bronchial forceps biopsy, and the pathology showed mild chronic inflammation.
    • EUS on 2024/04/10 showed cancer over upper esophagus, at least cT3N3, and luminal stricture, s/p biopsy at 32cm(A) and 29cm(B), and the pathology showed chronic esophagitis.
    • CT-guided biopsy on 2024/04/11 showed LLL adenocarcinoma.
    • We consulted Hematology Oncology and Radiation Oncology for definitive CCRT on 2024/04/12.
    • After discussion with the patient and his family about further treatment, port-A catheter implantation and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy on 2024/04/17.
    • After all examinations, the cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma, upper third of esophagus, cT3N3M1, stage IVB and left lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB.
    • After port-A catheter implantation and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy on 2024/04/17, we started PEG feeding with element diet on 2024/04/18, and feeding well.
    • He transferred to Hematology Oncology ward on 2024/04/19 for further definitive CCRT.
    • Radiotherapy 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the U/3 esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx start on 2024/04/18~.
    • He received chemotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 75mg/m2 D1, 5-Fu 1000mg D1-D3, 1st all 50%) on 2024/04/18~2024/04/20, N/S for hydration.
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H was given for nausea and vomiting.
    • For Left lower lobe lung adenocarcinoma, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB, sent EGFR pending, ROS pending, PD-L1(SP263):TC:5%.
    • Diet control and check finger sugar for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, was treated with Amepiride 2mg/tab 1# PO BIDAC, Pioglit 30mg/tab 1# PO QD, Uformin 500mg/tab 1# PO TID.
    • For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC was give for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/04/24 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Romicon-A
    • Promeran
    • Baraclude
    • Tramacet
    • Crestor

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-29 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 4hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 830mg 24hr D1-3 (PF 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-23 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 4hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 860mg 24hr D1-3 (PF 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-20 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 4hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 860mg 24hr D1-3 (PF 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-08-29

[iron supplementation recommended for microcytic anemia management]

Neutropenia (ANC = 2.35K/uL) and microcytic anemia were noted, while other lab results on 2024-08-28, including electrolytes, liver, and renal functions, were generally normal.

The most common cause of acquired microcytic anemia is iron deficiency. Lab results on 2024-05-27 showed decreased transferrin and relatively low ferritin levels, indicating that iron supplementation is recommended.

• 2024-08-28 WBC 3.48 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-08-28 Neutrophil 67.8 %

• 2024-08-28 HGB 9.7 g/dL
  

• 2024-08-28 MCV 71.9 fL

• 2024-05-27 Ferritin 110.1 ng/mL
  

• 2024-05-27 Transferrin 195.5 mg/dL
  

• 2024-05-27 Fe (Iron-bound) 100 ug/dL

2024-07-01

[microcytic anemia and potential cisplatin involvement]

The 50% dose reduction of cisplatin in the PF regimen has not prevented the HGB levels from decreasing, and the microcytic anemia continues to gradually worsen. The involvement of cisplatin in this condition cannot be ruled out.

The patient is also taking Giotrif (afatinib) 30mg QOD. However, the incidence of anemia with this drug has not been reported (UpToDate), making it less likely to be associated with the anemia.

• 2024-06-29 HGB 10.8 g/dL

• 2024-06-14 HGB 11.3 g/dL

• 2024-05-31 HGB 12.5 g/dL

• 2024-05-27 HGB 8.8 g/dL blood transfusion on 5/27

• 2024-05-22 HGB 7.9 g/dL blood transfusion on 5/23

• 2024-06-29 MCV 71.8 fL

• 2024-06-14 MCV 71.1 fL

• 2024-05-31 MCV 71.3 fL

2024-05-24

[Reduced-Dose PF3 Regimen and Microcytic Anemia Management - Iron Deficiency Likely, Testing Recommended]

A reduced-dose PF3 chemotherapy regimen was initiated on 2024-04-20, with the second session commencing on 2024-05-22.

Notably, the patient’s anemia pre-dated the start of chemotherapy. Therefore, chemotherapy cannot be definitively identified as the sole cause of the anemia.

However, it is important to acknowledge that the anemia worsened after initiating the reduced-dose regimen. While the lower dose may have mitigated some effects, the chemotherapy might still be contributing to the severity of the anemia.

To address the anemia, leukocyte-poor red blood cell (LPRBC) transfusions were administered. This is considered an appropriate intervention.

The anemia has been identified as microcytic, a type of anemia commonly associated with iron deficiency.

To determine if iron supplementation is necessary, testing iron stores is recommended.

• 2024-05-22 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-05-13 HGB 9.8 g/dL

• 2024-05-06 HGB 9.6 g/dL

• 2024-04-23 HGB 9.6 g/dL

• 2024-04-19 HGB 9.0 g/dL

• 2024-04-08 HGB 10.0 g/dL

• 2024-04-01 HGB 10.0 g/dL

• 2022-11-10 HGB 11.0 g/dL

• 2024-05-22 MCV 68.5 fL

• 2024-05-13 MCV 68.8 fL

• 2024-05-06 MCV 68.8 fL

• 2024-04-23 MCV 67.3 fL

• 2024-04-22 MCV 68.8 fL

• 2024-04-19 MCV 66.1 fL

• 2024-04-08 MCV 67.7 fL

• 2024-04-01 MCV 68.3 fL

• 2022-11-10 MCV 68.3 fL

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[lab data]

• 2024-04-12 HBsAg (NM) Negative
  
• 2024-04-12 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.407
  
• 2024-04-12 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
  
• 2024-04-12 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.009
  
• 2024-04-12 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
  
• 2024-04-12 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.039
  
• 2024-04-12 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
  
• 2024-04-12 Anti-HBs value (NM) 92.6 mIU/mL

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-05, -08-13 KUB
  • S/P metalic stenting at the rectosigmoid junction.
  • Compression fracture of L1.
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L3-4 and L4-5.
• 2024-07-05 CT - brain
  • Impression:
    • Still presence of one extra-axial calcified mass lesion over right temporal region, favor one meningioma.
    • The brain shows age-related cortical atrophy, sulcal space widening, proportionate ventricular dilatation. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
    • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal. However, the beam-hardening artifact over the skull base may hamper the film reading.
    • Please take notice that non-enhanced CT scan is limited in the detection of acute ischemic infarction (particularly within the first 6 hours), small vascular lesion, neoplasm, infectious/toxic/metabolic disease. Recommend correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-06-17 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (88 - 38) / 88 = 56.82%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 56
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dilated LA. concentric LVH
    • Trivial MR, trivial TR and trivial PR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Aortic valve calcification without AS
    • Sinus with PAC in bigeminal pattern at the exam.
• 2024-06-04 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenal ulcers, bulb to SDA
  • CLO test:
    • Negative
• 2024-06-02 KUB
  • S/P colon stenting.
  • Compression fracture of L1.
  • Stool retention in the bowel.
  • A calcification at left pelvic cavity.
• 2024-04-26 KUB
  • S/P colon stenting.
  • Compression fracture of L1.
  • Disc space narrowing at L3/4.
• 2024-04-25 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings:
    • Rectosigmoid cancer with nearly complete obstruction
    • SEMS (self expandable metallic stent) was placed under colonoscope, through the guildwire , the stent was 12cm in length
  • Diagnosis:
    • Rectosigmoid cancer with nearly complete obstruction s/p SEMS
• 2024-04-17 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental asymmetrical wall thickening at the middle and high rectum, 8 cm in size, that is c/w rectal cancer.
      • This tumor directly attached the left posterior aspect of the mesorectal fascia (4-5 o’clock direction) (Srs:8 Img:18).
      • This mass directly invades the peritoneal reflection and the dorsal aspect of the uterus (T4b) (Srs:15 Img:51).
    • There are eight enlarged nodes in the perirectal space and sigmoid mesocolon that is c/w regional metastatic node (N2b).
  • IMP:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the rectum is noted.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T4b N2b M0; stage: IIIC.
• 2024-04-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Advanced rectal cancer with partial obstruction s/p biopsy
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • Compression fracture of L1.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • A. Tumor location / Size
      • Location:
        • □ Cecum (A1) □ Ascending (A2) □ Hepatic flexure (A3) □ Transverse (A4)
        • □ Splenic flexure (A5 □ Descending (A6) □ Sigmoid (A7) ■ Rectum (A8)
        • □ Others (A9) ____(A10)
      • Size：
        • □ Non-measurable (A11)
        • ■ Measurable: (A12) 1.7cm in thickness (A13) (largest diameter)
    • B. Tumor invasion
      • □ Tx: primary tumor cannot be assessed (B1)
      • □ T0: no evidence of primary tumor (B2)
      • □ Tis: carcinoma in situ (B3)
      • □ T1: tumor invades submucosa (B4)
      • □ T2: tumor invades muscularis propria (B5)
      • □ T3: tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue (B6)
      • ■ T4: tumor invades the visceral peritoneum or invades or adheres to adjacent or structure (B7)
        • ■ T4a: tumor invades the visceral peritoneum (B8)
        • □ T4b: tumor directly invades or adheres to adjacent or structure, location: (B9) ____ (B10)
    • C. Regional nodal metastasis
      • □ Nx: regional lymph node cannot be assessed (C1)
      • □ N0: no regional lymph node metastasis (C2)
      • □ N1: 1-3 lymph nodes are positive (C3)
        • □ N1a: one regional node is positive (C4)
        • □ N1b: 2-3 lymph nodes are positive (C5)
        • □ N1c: no regional lymph node is positive, but there are tumor deposits in the subserosa, mesentery, or nonperitonealized pericolic, or perirectal/ mesorectal tissue (C6)
      • ■ N2: four or more regional lymph nodes are positive (C7)
        • □ N2a: 4-6 regional lymph nodes are positive (C8)
        • ■ N2b: 7 or more regional lymph nodes are positive (C9)
      • number of suspicious lymph node 11 (C10) (C11)and location(specified as below):
        • ■ Pericolic/perirectal (C12) □ Ileocolic (C13) □ Right colic (C14) □ Middle colic (C15) □ Left colic (C16) □ Superior rectal (C17)
        • □ Superior mesenteric artery (C18) □ Inferior mesenteric artery (C19) □ Others (C20) ____ (C21)
    • D.Distant metastasis (In this study)
      • ■ M0: no distant metastasis (D1)
      • □ M1: metastasis to one or more distant sites or organs or peritoneal metastasis , location: (D2) ____(D3)
        • □ M1a: metastasis to one site or organ without peritoneal metastasis (D4)
        • □ M1b: metastasis to two or more sites or organs without peritoneal metastasis (D5)
        • □ M1c: metastasis to the peritoneal surface alone or with other site or organ (D6)
    • Impression ( Imaging stage ): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
• 2024-04-11 CXR
  • Linear density at RLL.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Compression fracture of L1.
• 2024-04-09 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2024-03-20 Bladder Sonography
  • Report: PVR: 60 mL
• 2024-01-06 CT - brain
  • No definite intracranial hemorrhage
  • Suspect right clinoidal meningioma or osteoma

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-02 SOAP Gastroenterolgy Chen ZhiXiang
  • S
    • Refer for HBV prophylaxis
    • Prepare for neoadjuvant C/T for rectal ca.
    • Current stage: immunotolerance/immunoclearance/carrier/reactivation
    • Last viral markers
      • HBsAg: , anti-HBs: , anti-HBc:
      • HBeAg: ,anti-HBe: ,
      • HBV DNA:
    • Coinfection: HDV(), HCV(), HIV()
  • O
    • PH:
      • Resolved HBV or OBI
      • Rectal cancer
      • T2D
      • Frequent UTI
    • FH: denied
    • Surgical history: denied
    • Smoking/alcohol/betal nut: denied
    • Allegy: NKA
    • ETV prophylaxis. RTC 3M. Check baseline HBV DNA
  • A/P
    • FU LFT, AFP, echo Q6M, HBsAg Q1Y, HBeAg Q6M
  • Prescription x3
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2024-05-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • TNT: CCRT with short infuion 5-FU x 2 courses -> FOLFOX x 8 (12-16 weeks)
• 2024-04-29 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Plan: CT-simulation will be arranged on 5/6.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • RT will start around 5/9.
• 2024-04-25 ~ 2024-04-26 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Advanced rectal adenocarcinoma with nearly complete obstruction, cT4bN2bM0, stage IIIC status post self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) on 2024-04-25
    • Advanced rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma with nearly complete obstruction, cT4bN2bM0, stage IIIC status post self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) on 2024-04-25
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Bloody stool occasionally during defecation for over 4 years. Mild RLQ pain, mucous stool, tenesmus, and fecal incontinence several times a day for the past year.
  • Present illness
    • This 79-year-old female patient has had the history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bilateral cataract, and repeatedly UTI.
    • According to the patient and previous medical record, she suffered from bloody stool occasionally during defecation for over 4 years. Mild RLQ pain, mucous stool, and fecal incontinence several times a day for the past year. She visited our outpatient department for help on 2024-04-08.
    • The colonoscopy performed on 2024/04/09 and revealed one mass at rectum above anal verge 12cm with partial obstruction. Pathology proved adenocarcinoma.
    • The abdominal CT conducted on 2024/04/11 and showed wall thickening of rectum with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP, cT4aN2bM0, STAGE:IIIC.
    • The pelvic MRI was arranged on 2024/04/17, which showed 1) segmental asymmetrical wall thickening at the middle and high rectum, 8 cm in size, 2) tumor directly attached the left posterior aspect of the mesorectal fascia and invades the peritoneal reflection and the dorsal aspect of the uterus (T4b), 3) there are eight enlarged nodes in the perirectal space and sigmoid mesocolon that is c/w regional metastatic node (N2b).
    • We had made explanation of her disease condition and treatment plans to the patient and her family. A diverting stomy or colonic stent first followed by CCRT is recommended. But the patient don’t want any treatment. Because of the patient agreed to undergo colonic stenting, she came to CRS OPD on 2024/04/25. Therefore she was admitted to our ward for further management and care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 79-year-old female patient was a case of rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma with nearly complete obstruction. She admitted on 2024/04/25 and colonic self-expandable metallic stents treatment was performed on the days of admission. Hospital course was relatively smooth without complication. She had passed stool and oral intake is fine. She was discharged on 2024/04/26 and will schedule our out-patient department follow-up next week.
• 2024-04-25 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • A/P
    • Suggest colostomy due to nearly obstruction
    • Suggest CCRT then OP but she strongly refused
      • The patient don’t want any treatment
      • Depressive mood
    • Refer for hospice
    • Admission and arrange colonic stent for nearly obstruction
    • Suggest pre-op TNT then OP
• 2024-03-04 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • Prescription x3
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QDAC
    • Pravafen (pravastatin 40mg, fenofibrate 160mg) 1# QDAC
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Amepiride (glimepiride 2mg) 1# QDAC
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QDAC
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2023-12-27, -09-27 SOAP Urology Li MingWei
  • Prescription x3
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QD
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# Q8H, TID
• 2023-07-05, -04-12 SOAP Urology Li MingWei & Zhang ShangRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QD
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 1# Q12H
• 2023-01-11 SOAP Urology Zhang ShangRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QD
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# Q8H

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-26 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-05 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-16 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 440mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-11 - fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg D5W 500mL 10min D1-4 (CCRT)
• 2024-05-23 - fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg D5W 500mL 10min D1-2,5-6 (CCRT)

==========

2024-08-28

[Post-Transfusion Hemoglobin Level to be Monitored]

Normocytic anemia was observed on 2024-08-22 (HGB 7.9 g/dL), and a LPRBC transfusion was administered on the same day. The patient received FOLFOX chemotherapy on 2024-07-16, 2024-08-05, and 2024-08-26.

Previous records indicate a low hemoglobin level of 7.3 g/dL on 2024-06-10. The possibility that FOLFOX chemotherapy contributed to the anemia cannot be ruled out.

Given the recent blood transfusion, the hemoglobin level is expected to have increased. A repeat CBC is recommended to confirm this.

• 2024-08-22 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-08-13 HGB 9.1 g/dL

• 2024-08-05 HGB 9.4 g/dL

• 2024-07-30 HGB 9.8 g/dL

• 2024-07-15 HGB 8.9 g/dL

• 2024-08-22 MCV 91.4 fL

• 2024-08-13 MCV 86.3 fL

• 2024-08-05 MCV 88.2 fL

• 2024-07-30 MCV 87.9 fL

• 2024-07-15 MCV 83.7 fL

2024-08-23

[anemia management, stable vital signs, and controlled blood glucose]

Lab results on 2024-08-22 indicated anemia and a left-shifted WBC count. LPRBC transfusion was performed the same day. Other lab results were unremarkable, and vital signs remain stable. Blood glucose levels are slightly above 100 mg/dL and are under control. No medication issues were identified.

• 2024-08-22 WBC 7.67 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-22 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-08-22 Band 3.8 %

• 2024-08-22 Neutrophil 67.6 %

• 2024-08-22 Lymphocyte 3.8 %

• 2024-08-22 Monocyte 10.5 %

• 2024-08-22 Eosinophil 1.9 %

• 2024-08-22 Basophil 0.0 %

• 2024-08-22 Metamyelocyte 3.8 %

• 2024-08-22 Myelocyte 7.6 %

• 2024-08-22 Promyelocyte 1.0 %

• 2024-08-22 Atypical Lymphocyte 0.0 %

2024-05-22

[AKI detected, diclofenac switch considered; hold chemotherapy for AKI resolution]

On 2024-05-21, the patient’s serum creatinine (SCr) level rose significantly, meeting the criteria for AKI as defined by the KDIGO guidelines.

• 2024-05-21 Creatinine 1.62 mg/dL
• 2024-05-20 Creatinine 1.10 mg/dL

Due to this AKI, switching the current medication Meitifen (diclofenac) to Tramacet (tramadol, acetaminophen) might be a suitable course of action.

Chemotherapy administration should be postponed until the AKI has resolved to minimize any further risk to kidney function.

701113969

240828

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-26 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lateral spreading tumor, middle transverse colon, laparoscopic R’t hemicolectomy — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
    • Bilateral cutting ends, ditto — Free of dysplastic cell
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of one segment of colon measuring 6.5 cm in length, up to 4.2 cm in circumference, fixed in formalin. Grossly, one elevated tumor measured 2.0 x 1.3 cm with tatoo was found, which was 3.5 and 1.0 cm away from bilateral resection margins. Representatively embedded for sections as A1: bilateral margins, A2-A4: tumor and A5: pericolonic fat
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Lateral spreading tumor: tubular adenoma composed of colonic mucosal tissue with atypical glands lined by low grade dysplastic columnar cells, in tubular or focal villous arrangement, without stromal invasion
    • Bilateral cutting ends: free of dysplastic cell
    • Pericolonic fat: fat tissue only
• 2024-07-23 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2024-07-17 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the right acetabulum, maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, knees and feet.
• 2024-07-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (70 - 26) / 70 = 62.86%
    • M-mode(Teichholz) = 62.4
• 2024-06-17 Patho - colon biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Colorectum, T-colon, s/p tattoo, biopsy (A) — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 2 piece(s) of tan, polypoid tissue measuring 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows fragment(s) of polypoid colonic mucosal tissue with proliferative tubular mucinous glands lined by cells containing hyperchromatic, elongated nuclei with low grade dysplasia.
• 2024-06-14 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is no focal wall thickening at the transverse colon at clip position. Please correlate with pathology.
    • There is hepatic flexure colon interposition in right anterior subphrenic space with passive compression S4 of the liver.
• 2024-06-14 Colonoscopy
  • A flat lateral spreading polypoid lesion (2.5cm in size) is located at T-colon
• 2024-06-14 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 22.6 ml
• 2024-06-07 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-06-06 Patho - colon biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Colon polyp, 80 cm above anal verge, polypectomy — Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of one small piece of colonic tissue measuring 0.9 x 0.5 x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, it was grey in color and soft in consistence. All embedded for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of tubular adenoma, composed of colonic mucosal tissue with atypical glands lined by low-grade dysplastic columnar cells, in tubular arrangement. Follow up.
• 2024-05-24 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • R’t type B; L’t type As.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 49 dB HL; LE 36 dB HL
    • R’t normal to severe SNHL.
    • L’t normal to moderately severe SNHL.
• 2024-04-02 RRIV and SSR
  • Findings
    • RR Interval variation/RRIV
      • The RRIV study showed normal RR interval variation at rest and during deep breathing.
    • Sympathetic Skin Response/SSR
      • The SSR study showed equivocal response at the palm and sole
  • Conclusion
    • The results of SSR and RRIV studies were within normal limits.
• 2024-04-02 Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity, MNCV
  • Findings:
    • Upper limb MNCV study:
      • Prolonged distal latency, Normal CMAP amplitude & Reduced MNCV in bilateral median nerves & ulnar nerves.
    • Lower limb MNCV study:
      • Prolonged distal latency, Dampened CMAP amplitude & Reduced MNCV in Lt peroneal nerve & Lt tibial nerve.
      • Normal distal latency, Dampened CMAP amplitude & Reduced MNCV in Rt peroneal nerve & Rt tibial nerve.
    • SNCV study:
      • Prolonged distal latency, Dampened SNAP amplitude & Reduced SNCV in right median nerve, bilateral ulnar nerves & bilateral sural nerves.
      • Prolonged distal latency, Normal SNAP amplitude & Reduced SNCV in Lt median nerve.
    • F wave study:
      • Prolonged F wave-latency in bilateral peroneal nerves & tibial nerves.
    • H reflex study:
      • Prolonged H reflex latency in Lt tibial nerve.
      • Absence of signal in Rt tibial nerve.
    • The thermal quantitative sensory testing (QST) study showed :
      • increased warm thermal perception thresholds in the left lower extremity.
  • Conclusion: The above findings suggest
    • sensorimotor polyneuropathies, demyelinating type,
    • bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathies,
    • abnormal QST finding.
    • Advise clinical correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-23 ~ 2024-07-29 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Lateral spreading tumor at transverse colon status post Laparoscopic-assisted partial colectomy on 2024-07-24 ( pathology: Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia)
    • Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • Coronary artery disease
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3
    • Hypertension
    • Gout
  • CC
    • Postive stool occult blood noted 3 month ago and lateral spreading tumor at transverse colon was told        
  • Present illness
    • This 75-year-old male had history of
      • Prostate adenocarcinoma, cT1c, GS4+3, iPSA 80, with bone metastasis status post transurethral resection of the prostate on 2021/10/14, T3bN1M1b, status post radiotherapy, Leuplin (2021/11/05~) and Xgeva (2024/03/22~)
      • Bladder tumor status post transurethral resection of bladder tumor on 2021/10/14
      • Coronary artery disease status post stent on 2002 and 2019
      • Diabete mellitus, type 2
      • Chronic kidney disease, stage III
      • Hypertension
      • Gout
      • Cataract OU status post operation
    • According to his medical record, postive stool occult blood noted 3 month ago.
    • Colonscopy on 2024/06/05 revealed 1. Colon polyp, ascending colon, status post biopsy removal 2. Colonic lateral spreading tumor, transeverse colon, 65cm AAV, status post tatoo 3. Rectal angiodysplasia 4. Melanosis coli.
    • Abdominal CT on 06/14 revealed no specific bowel wall thickness.
    • After discussion with patient, laparoscopic segmental resection of transverse colon will be arranged.
    • Lung function test and cardiac sonography was done on 2024/07/11 then normal ventilatory function and fair left ventricle ejection fraction (62.4%) was noted.
    • Under the impression of lateral spreading tumor at transverse colon, he was admitted for laparoscopic segmental resection of transverse colon. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op and anesthesia assessment was done.
    • Laparoscopic-assisted partial colectomy was done smoothly on 2024/07/24.
    • After operation, try small ammount of food, adequate pain and IV fluid supply, prophylactic antibioitcs as Cefoxitin, PPI was given.
    • Mild dizziness noted when high blood sugar noted on 07/25, subsided by insulin.
    • Flatus passage noted on 07/25, try semi-liquid diet since 07/26. Removal of foley on 07/26. Stool passage noted on 07/27.
    • Mild shoulder tendenress noted on 07/28, Flurbiprofen was prescribed. Wound was clean and no ozzing.
    • Under relative stable condition, we arranged his discharge on 2024/07/29 and OPD follow up.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID 8D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-28 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr (docetaxel 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[lab data]

2024-08-24 G-6-P-D 0.2 U/gHb

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-27 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms
    • Ascites:
      • Fluid collection was noted at arround GB and between liver and left lobe of liver
    • Others:
      • Bilateral pleural effusion was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • GB sludge
    • Fluid collection beside GB
    • Ascites, minimal, between liver and left lobe liver
    • Pleural effusion, bilateral
• 2024-08-26 SONO - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Parenchymal renal disease
    • Simple cysts, bilateral
• 2024-08-21 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
  • Heterotopic gastric mucosa, upper esophagus
  • Superficial gastritis
• 2024-08-19 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Segmental wall edema of sigmoid colon, suggest clinical correlation.
    • Left renal cyst, 1.9cm.
    • R/O liver cyst, 1cm in S2.
    • Presence of duodenal diverticulum.
    • Enlarged prostate gland.
    • Minimal ascites in the pelvic cavity.
    • Calcifications of abdominal aorta and iliac arteries.
• 2024-08-19 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Left axis deviation

==========

2024-08-28

[recommendations for managing G6PD deficiency with current medications]

The nurse practitioner informed me this morning that the patient has G6PD deficiency.

The following medications are likely to be UNSAFE in moderate to severe G6PD deficiency, as cited from UpToDate (https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=HEME%2F74254):

• Chlorpropamide
• Dabrafenib
• Dapsone (diaminodiphenyl sulfone)
• Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin)
• Methylene blue (methylthioninium chloride)
• Nalidixic acid
• Nitrofurantoin, nifuratel, and nitrofurazone (nitrofural)
• Phenazopyridine (pyridium)
• Primaquine and tafenoquine
• Rasburicase and pegloticase
• Sulfonylureas (e.g., glipizide, glyburide [glibenclamide])

The active medication list has been reviewed. Amamet contains both metformin and glimepiride, the latter being a sulfonylurea. If G6PD deficiency is confirmed (2024-08-24 G6P 0.2 U/gHb, ref: 6.4 ~ 12.9 U/gHb), it is recommended to temporarily discontinue this medication.

[combination therapy for BPH: doxazosin and dutasteride]

It has been noted that the patient also has BPH. Since Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg/tab) 1# HS is currently being used, if clinical results remain unsatisfactory, two options can be considered:

• Increase Doxaben XL to 8mg daily (2#) after three weeks of use.
• Alternatively, add Avodart (dutasteride 0.5mg/cap) 1# daily.

These medications can be used together as combination therapy to manage BPH, effectively reducing symptoms, improving urinary flow, and potentially slowing disease progression.

Considerations of the combination therapy: doxazosin, an alpha-1 blocker, can cause blood pressure reduction, especially with the first dose. This effect may be more pronounced when combined with dutasteride, particularly in patients on antihypertensive therapy, so careful monitoring of blood pressure is essential when starting this combination. Additionally, the risk of orthostatic hypotension may increase, so patients should be advised to rise slowly from sitting or lying down to avoid dizziness or fainting. Extra caution is required if the patient’s liver function is deteriorating, as both medications are metabolized by the liver.

[addressing anemia and hemolysis in G6PD deficiency with biliary concerns]

An ultrasound performed on 2024-08-27, revealed the presence of gallstones (GB sludge), fluid collection near the gallbladder, and minimal ascites between the liver and the left lobe of the liver. As well as other lab results listed below:

• 2024-08-28 Bilirubin total 1.35 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-28 Bilirubin direct 0.31 mg/dL

• 2024-08-26 FLEAR/CD24 Type III <0.1 %
  

• 2024-08-26 FLEAR/CD24 Type II <0.1 %
  

• 2024-08-26 FLEAR/CD16 Type III <0.1 %
  

• 2024-08-26 FLEAR/CD16 Type II <0.1 %

• 2024-08-28 HGB 7.1 g/dL

• 2024-08-26 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-08-24 HGB 6.5 g/dL

• 2024-08-24 HGB 6.6 g/dL

• 2024-08-22 HGB 7.0 g/dL

• 2024-08-20 HGB 8.0 g/dL

• 2024-08-19 HGB 9.6 g/dL

• 2024-08-26 CRP 27.5 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-24 CRP 17.1 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-24 G-6-P-D 0.2 U/gHb
  

• 2024-08-22 Haptoglobin <5.81 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-21 Haptoglobin <5.81 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-21 Ferritin; 1971.6 ng/mL
  

• 2024-08-20 Fe (Iron-bound) 142 ug/dL
  

• 2024-08-20 TIBC 207 ug/dL
  

• 2024-08-20 UIBC 65 ug/dL
  

• 2024-08-20 Reticulocyte Ratio 9.210 %

Comments:

• Biliary and Hepatic Concerns: The sonographic findings and slightly elevated bilirubin levels suggest early biliary dysfunction, potentially with inflammation or mild obstruction, but without severe hepatic dysfunction at this stage.
• Anemia: The progressive drop in hemoglobin levels alongside very low haptoglobin and high reticulocyte ratio indicates ongoing hemolysis, potentially exacerbated by G6PD deficiency. This is a significant concern, particularly in the context of anemia that may require intervention.
• Inflammatory State: The elevated CRP indicates a significant inflammatory or infectious process, which may be contributing to both the biliary issues and the hemolysis.
• Iron Metabolism: The iron studies suggest adequate iron stores, but the elevated ferritin and normal iron may point towards an inflammatory anemia rather than a classic iron deficiency.

Recommended Actions:

• Address Anemia: Consider blood transfusion or other supportive measures to manage the anemia, especially given the ongoing hemolysis and low hemoglobin levels.
• Evaluate and Treat Underlying Hemolysis: Investigate and manage potential causes of hemolysis, including addressing G6PD deficiency and any contributing oxidative stressors.
• Manage Biliary and Hepatic Complications: Further assess the gallbladder and liver function, considering potential interventions for biliary stasis or early cholecystitis.
• Monitor and Treat Inflammation: Continue monitoring inflammatory markers and treat any underlying infections or inflammatory processes.

700073662

240827

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-09 Patho - stomach subtotla/total (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tumor, stomach, laparoscopy converted to open nearly total gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma
    • Resection margins, bilateral, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Proximal cutting end, frozen — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, LN 1, dissection — Fat only
    • Lymph nodes, LN 3, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (2/6)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 4, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (2/8)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 5, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/5)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 6, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/6)
    • Lymph nodes, unlabelled, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/18)
    • Lymph nodes, LN 12a, ditto — Fat only
    • Lymph nodes, lesser curvature, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/1)
    • Omentum, omentectomy — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT1bN2, if cM0, stage IIA
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: stomach, lymph nodes, omentum
    • Specimen size: (a) stomach: GC: 18 cm; LC: 9 cm, (b) Omentum: 50 x 13 x 2 cm
    • Number of lesions: solitary
    • Tumor site: middle body, GC to lower body, PW
    • Tumor size: 8.8 x 6.5 cm
    • Tumor configuration: ulcerative protruding mass
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1-A2: bilateral resection margins, A3: proximal margin + tumor, A4-A5: tumor, A6: tumor + distal margin, A7-A10: tumor, A11: fat at greater curvature, A12: fat at lesser curvature, B: omentum, C: LN 1, D: LN 3, E1-E2: LN 4, F: LN 5, G: LN6, H1-H2: LNs, unlabelled and I: LN 12a [Reference: F2024-00275 frozen section, one small piece of gastric proximal cutting end with staples measured 8.8 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm in size, all embedded for section]
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic grade: Grade 2, moderate differentiation
    • Depth of tumor invasion: submucosal layer
    • Lymph nodes: metastatic adenocarcinoma (5/44) in total number
      • Extracapsular extension: absent, (0/5)
    • Omentum: free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC Pathologic Staging: pT1bN2
    • Bilateral Margins: Free of tumor invasion, 2.1 / 3.3 cm away from bilateral margins
    • Additional pathologic findings: tumor necrosis, intestinal metaplasia
    • Perineural invasion: present
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: present
    • Immunohistochemistry (S2024-13930 D): CK (+) for metastatic carcinoma of necrotic calcified lymph node
• 2024-07-01 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Stomach, GC of middle body, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of multiple small pieces of gastric tissue measuring up to 0.4 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they were grey in color and soft in consistence. All embedded for section.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of adenocarcinoma of the gastric tissue characterized by tumor cells arranged in villotubular or cribriform patterns with enlarged, hyperchromatic nuclei infiltrating in ulcerative stroma with subtle desmoplasia. Immunohistochemistry of CK(+) and Her2/neu (+, Dako score 3+) for tumor.
• 2024-06-28 CT - abdomen
  • CC: epigastric pain with hunger pain for recent 6 months
  • 20240628 gastroscopy: One over 5cm ulcer with elevated mucosa and nodular surrounding surface from middle to low body of the stomach, GC, PW, s/p biopsy.
  • Findings:
    • There is lobulated irregular wall thickening at the middle to low body of the stomach, 6.7 cm in size, with irregular contour.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (T4a) is highly suspected.
    • There are nine enlarged nodes in peri-gastric area and gastrohepatic ligament (up to 2.8 x 1.7 cm) that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N3a).
    • A hepatic cyst 1.5 cm in S2 is noted.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and mild intramural thrombus formation.
    • There are few cysts on both kidney (up to 1 cm).
    • There are few lymph nodes in paratracheal space, subcarinal space and para-aortic space. Follow up is indicated.
      
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N3a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2024-06-28 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspect gastric malignancy, from middle body, GC to lower body, PW, s/p biopsy, Borrmann type III, if tissue proved.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test:
    • Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test and pathology report
    • PPI use
• 2024-06-28 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Renal cyst, right
    • pancreatic body and tail masked by gas.
  • Suggestion:
    • encourage exercise and diet adjustment.
    • ultrasound follow up.

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-07 ~ 2024-07-19 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma, pT1bN2cM0, stage IIA, status post Laparoscopic radical subtotal (85%) gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection on 2024/07/08
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • Epigastralgia with hunger pain in recent 6 months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 67-year-old male with medical history of:
      • Hypertension
      • Hyperlipidemia
    • He was within his usual status until 6 months ago in 2024/01, when epigastralgia with hunger pain was noticed. He initially went to local clinic, where EGD was done and revealed big ulcer at lower body. Pathology showed adenocarcinoma. He then visited Dr. Wu’s outpatient clinic on 2024/06/25 for second opinion. EGD was performed once again and disclosed one over 5cm ulcer with elevated mucosa and nodular surrounding surface from middle body to lower body. Biopsy was done and further pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma. CT on 2024/06/28 showed suspicious gastric cancer, cT4aN3aM0.
    • As a result, admission for surgical intervention was suggested and accepted after well explanation of pros and cons.
    • This time, under the impression of gastric adenocarcinoma, he was admitted on 2024/07/07 for Laparoscopic subtotal gastectmy + Lymph node dissection.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, laboratory test was checked and showed anemia (Hb 8.9), so pRBC 2U was transfused. Laparoscopic radical subtotal (85%) gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection was performed on 2024/07/08.
    • Further pathology confirmed Gastric adenocarcinoma, pT1bN2cM0, stage IIA.
    • Sore throat and productive cough was noticed, while medication was prescribed and the symptoms partially relieved.
    • Follow-up hemogram showed improved anemia. Flatus and stool passage was noticed so NG was removed on 2024/07/13.
    • Oral intake was titrated as tolerance. Lab test was rechecked on 07/15 and showed no abnormaly. Drainage tube and CVC was removed.
    • Under stable condition, the patient was discharged on 2024/07/19 with OPD follow-up.        
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Pariet FC (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-08 - Op Method:
  • laparoscope radical subtotal (85%) with D2 LN dissection
  • Finding:
    • 10 x 6cm ulcerative mass at posterior wall with LN3, 4, 6, 9 enlarge+

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-26 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 90% for 2nd time)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 80% for 1st time)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[MedRec]

• 2024-08-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S
    • For elevated WBC
    • Initial presentation with UTI and admission to Infection on 2024-07-14 at Cheng Hsin Gnenral Hospital
    • Hx of left mastectomy since 921 earthquake due to early cacner s/p H/T 10+ years
    • Pituitary adenoma s/p R/T (r-knife) 4-5 years ago
    • Thyroid gioter s/p OP
  • O
    • PE: mucocutenous pigmention over oral and lips since 20 years ago
    • 2024-07-26 WBC 15700 Hb 12.4 Plt 286K N 79 L 14.7 M 4.2 E 0 B 0 Myelocyte 2.1
  • A/P
    • Not fit the criteria - Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
      • Family history (-)
      • Oral pigmentations (+)
      • Hamartomatous polyps (-)
    • Arrange admission for BM study, R/O CML, including BCR-ABL, Chromosome, JAK2, Infection
• 2024-08-14 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Zeng LunNa
  • S
    • P2
    • refered from metbolic dept due to CT revealed rt adnexa with 0.5cm calcified spot.
    • RLQ pain on and off noted
  • O
    • 2024/08/14 SONO - gynecology
      • Uterus: 6.1x3.9cm
      • Myometrum: Anterior/Posterior wall: 1.67/1.72 cm
      • EM: 0.25cm
• 2024-08-12 SOAP Family Medicine Chen ZhengYu
  • S
    • TzuChi’s senior female fellow apprentices (ShiJie)
    • Patient was admitted to Cheng Hsin General Hospital through ER last month, Dx UTI and suspect bacteremia, s/p Abx tx
    • She felt malaise, myalgia, intermittent dizziness, no fever after discharge
    • Her WBC elevates persistently during OPD F/U later
    • 2024/08/09 Lab: WBC 14.5 10^3/uL, neu 75.7 %
    • U/C and B/C(?) showed GNB
  • O
    • 2024/07/14 CT impression: Wall thickening of bilateral ureters and UB, suggest follow up urine conditions.
• 2021-07-20 ~ 2021-07-28 POMR Nephrology Hong SiQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bacteremia (Escherichia coli)
    • Acute Pyelonephritis (Escherichia coli)
    • Renal and perinephric abscess, left
    • Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
    • Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
  • CC
    • generalized chillness with weakness for 3 days. Nausea with vomiting sensation was also noted.
  • Present illness
    • This 72 y/o female with history of DM, HTN, dyslipidemia under medication control. This time, she suffered from generalized chillness with weakness for 3 days. Nausea with vomiting sensation, very hungry but unable to eat well. She mentioned upper abdominal dull pain with tenderness. Urinary frequency and urgency noticed. She was brought to our ER for medical attention. At MER, There was no fever, no hemodynamic instability. Lab data revealed marked leukocytosis (30K) with left shift, urinalysis showed pyuria. Glucose showed 273 mg/dL. She remained clear and alert.
    • After COVID PCR negative, under the impression of APN, she was admitted for further care on 2021/07/21. Upon arrival, PE revealed right flank tenderness, and fever developed, we change antibiotic to ceftriaxone.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empirical antibiotics was given with Rocephin.
    • We hold OHA shift to insulin due to acute kidney injury.
    • Urine culture and blood culture shpwed E.coli.
    • We arranged renal cyst aspiration due to persistent leukocytosis.
    • Her clinical condition in stable status post medical therapy, she was discharged on 2021/07/28.
  • Discharge prescription
    • …
• 2021-01-18 ~ 2021-01-21 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Lai JieWen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Nontoxic goiter status post Near-total thyroidectomy + re-implant of parathyroid gland on 2021-01-19
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • Disorder of pituitary gland, unspecified
    • Pure hypercholesterolemia
  • CC
    • Progressively increased thyroid goiters in recent months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 72-year-old woman with history of DM, hypertension under regular medication control, neck hematoma with partial airway compression after sono-guided thyroid biopsy in 2018.
    • According to her statement, she was diagnosed with DM and under regular control with follow-up at Dr. Yu’s OPD. The multiple thyroid goiters were found during thyroid sonography in 2014. She mentioned there was about 6 MNGs in the beginning, however, it has increased to 12 MNGs during the latest follow-up. Owing to the progression of She was referred to GS Dr. Lai’s OPD for further evaluation. After detailed explaination, she agreed with surgical intervention.
    • On admission, She denied of having obvious symptoms and signs of tracheal or esophageal compression like shortness of breath, dysphagia, sound hoarseness. PE revealed no hand tremor, no obvious palpable mass over neck, no arrythmia. Bilateral thyroidectomy was arranged on 2021-01-19.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, preoperative preparation and evaluation was done completely.
    • Near-total thyroidectomy + re-implant of parathyroid gland was performed on 2021-01-19. The operation was completed successfully. After OP, there was mild surgical site pain without signs of infection or hematoma. Swallowing discomfort was tolerable. Due to stable and improved condition, she was arranged discharge on 2021-01-21 and further OPD follow-up. 
  • Discharge prescription
    • …
• 2018-06-21 ~ 2018-06-25 POMR Metabolism Yu LiJiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • R22.1 - Subcutaneous ecchymosis and hematoma, neck.
    • D34 - Thyroid gland
    • E11.9 - Diabetes mellitus
    • I10 - Essential hypertension
  • CC
    • progressive swelling and respiratory distress after thyroid gland biopsy
  • Present illness
    • This is a 69-year-old woman with history of HTN and DM under regular OPD follow up at our hospital. This time she accepted thyroid gland biopsy by sonography at our hospital on 6/19. After biospy, progressive swelling and respiratory distress was noted. She was brought to our ER. At ER, neck hematoma with partial airway compression was noted. However, she was stable without respiratory distress under nasal cannula support. Due to the concern of hematoma progression with airway compression, she was admitted to MICU for close monitor.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, neck swelling and tenderness with ecchymosis were found, respiratory pattern smooth and no desaturation under nasal cannula support. Transamin 500mg IV Q12H and ice packing use for hematoma. Neck swelling was improved and no any discomfort after treament, thus she was transferred to Meta. ordinary ward for further treament on Jun 21.
    • At ward, neck swelling gradually improved and vital sign stable. Thyorid sona was arranged, the result was pending. Under the stable condition, she was discharged on Jun 25 and OPD follow-up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • …

[surgical operation]

• 2021-01-19
  • Op Method:
    • Near-total thyroidectomy + re-implant of parathyroid gland
  • Finding:
    • Enlargement of bil. thyroid glands with multiple well-defined goiters lesion noted
    • Thyroid remnant : about 1 gm

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-21 CT - abdomen
  • History: cholangiocarcinoma with peritoneal, LNs, lung metastasis and small amount ascites S/P CT guiding liver biopsy on 2023/11/13.
  • Findings - Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/05/21.
    • Prior CT identified multiple poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (the largest one occupied entire left lobe) with left lobe portal vein encasement is noted again, stationary.
      • It is c/w cholangiocarcinoma S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • There is massive ascites and soft tissue lesions in the omentum that is c/w carcinomatosis. Please correlate with ascites cytology.
      • In addition, there is lobulated soft tissue lesions in the lower pelvis peritoneum that is c/w tumor seeding.
    • Right pleural effusion with mild thickening in the parietal pleura is noted. Pleura metastases is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with pleura effusion cytology.
        
    • Prior CT identified multiple lung metastases are noted again, mild increasing in size.
      • Prior CT identified several lymph nodes in para-aortic space and para-tracheal space are noted again, mild increasing in size.
    • There is mild left hydroureteronephrosis and equivocal delayed contrast excretion of left kidney.
      • Please correlate with retrograde pyelography.
    • The spleen shows prominence in size (long axis: 11 cm).
  • Impression:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma at both hepatic lobe S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Carcinomatosis is noted. Please correlate with ascites cytology.
    • Right pleura metastases is suspected. Please correlate with pleura effusion cytology.
      
    • Prior CT identified multiple lung metastases are noted again, mild increasing in size.
• 2024-08-01 Anoscopy
  • Impression : DRE: no blood over the gloves and no palpable mass in the distance of finger length
  • Anoscopy: normal color stool, normal rectal mucosa, Prolapsed mixed hemorrhoids, GII at 3.7 and 11 o’clock region, normal anal tone and weakness of levator muscle
• 2024-07-09 CXR
  • Ground glass opacity at right lower lung zone.
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2024-05-21 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 71 y/o male patient with Malignant neoplasm of biliary tract, unspecified; Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct; Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • There are diffuse tumors in both lobes of the liver, c/w cholangiocarcinoma.
    • Presence of left portal vein thrombosis.
    • Presence of ascites with peritoneal nodules, r/o carcinomatosis.
    • Right pleural effusion.
    • Bilateral lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Persistent cholangiocarcinoma with portal venous thrombosis, peritoneal carcinomatosis, lung metastasis, right pleural effusion.
    • Ascites with progression.
• 2024-04-09, -03-19, -03-06, -02-27, -02-20, -02-06 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Lung metastases are suspected after correlate with CT.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-04-02 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • A calcification (0.38cm) at right hepatic lobe. Heterogeneous echogenicity of liver. Hypoechoic nodules (up to 3.36cm) in both hepatic lobes.
    • Right pleural effusion.
    • Ascites.
• 2024-01-15, 2023-12-25, -12-18, -12-15, - 12-10 CXR erect
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Lung metastases are suspected after correlate with CT.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2023-12-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (63.1 - 20.2) / 63.1 = 67.99%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68.0
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 65.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Thickened AV with trivial AR
    • Normal MV with no MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-12-25 Bronchodilator Test
  • Severe restrictive and moderate obstructive pulmonary function impairment.
  • Negative bronchodilator test.
  • Suggested COPD
• 2023-11-23, -11-10 CXR
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
• 2023-11-23 KUB
  • Lumbar spondylosis and scolisis.
• 2023-11-13 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, compatible with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
  • The specimen submitted consists of two strips of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled liver, measuring up to 1.5 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of nests and cords of polygonal neoplastic cells with moderate amount cytoplasm in fibrous stroma. Focal glandular differentiation and tumor necrosis are present.
  • IHC shows: CK7(+), CK19(+), CK20(-), Arginase-1(-), and Hepatocyte(-). The finding is compatible with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
• 2023-11-11 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis,Gr A
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum
    • Gastric erosion, GCS of lower body
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Medication and OPD f/u
    • EGD was suggested for erosion f/u 3 months later
    • EGD was suggested annually for GERD f/u
• 2023-11-11 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver tumors, suspected metastatic tumors
    • liver parenchymal disease
    • mild gallbladder wall thickening
    • ascites: small amount
  • Suggestion:
    • correlate with other image study result such as CT scan/MRI
• 2023-11-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: hepatic tumors R/O mets.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Poor enhancing tumors (up to 11.5cm) in both hepatic lobes.
    • Multiple lung nodules.
    • Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with ascites.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Mild splenomegaly.
    • Small caliber of left portal vein.
    • Some LNs at hepatic hilar region and retroperitoneum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Addendum Imaging Report Form for Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2023-11-29 ~ 2023-12-29 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with lung, peritoneal, lymph nodes metastasis, T3N1M1,Stage: IV
    • pneumonia at right lower lung, sputum culture: Candida albicans 3+
    • Severe Ascites status post pig-tail insertion on 2023/12/6.
    • Reflux esophagitis, grade A
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Hypercalcaemia
    • hyperuricemia
    • hyperkalemia
    • hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy, and tapping ascites.
  • Present illness
    • This 71 year-old male has the histories of 1); Hypertension 2 Diabetes Mellitus; 3) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    • He suffered from epigastric pain for days. Poor appetite and body weight loss 4 kg in 1 month were noted. He visited local medical clinic for help. Abdominal sonography showed liver tumor. So he transfer to our GI OPD for help.
    • Abdominal CT was performed on 2023/11/4 and revealed In favor of liver cholangiocarcinomas with peritoneal seeding, LNs and lung metastases. Abdomen echo (2023/11/11) showed liver tumors, suspected metastatic tumors, liver parenchymal disease, mild gallbladder wall thickening, ascites: small amount. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (2023/11/11): Reflux esophagitis,Gr. Superficial gastritis,antrum. Gastric erosion,GCS of lower body.
    • The liver biopsy via CT-guide (2023/11/13) revealed: Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, compatible with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. IHC shows: CK7(+), CK19(+), CK20(-), Arginase-1(-), and Hepatocyte(-). The finding is compatible with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Under the impression of Hepatic tumors, favor cholangiocarcinoma with peritoneal, lymph nodes, lung metastasis and small amount ascites, s/p chemotherapy with CDDP+Gemzar.
    • Anti-Hbc: reactive on 2023/11/14. Port-a catheter insertion on 2023/11/23.
    • This time, he came to our Hema OPD for or C1D1 chemotherapy with CDDP+Gemzar, and after chemotherapy was done, he was transferred to ER for tapping ascites. At ER, vital signs were blood pressure:120/74; pulse rate:77 次/分; body temperature:35.9 ℃; respiratory rate:18 次/分; Con’s:E4V5M6; SpO2:92%. Lab data showed hypercalcemia, hyperkalemia, leukocytosis, elevated CRP, BUN and Creatinine. Treatment for hyperkalemia was done at ER. Under the impression of: Hepatic tumors, favor cholangiocarcinoma with peritoneal, lymph nodes, lung metastasis and small amount ascites status post CT quiding liver biopsy on 2023/11/13, he was admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received hydration with N/S plus Rolikan for alkalized urine, Feburic 1tab QD by self-paid, Fasturtec 1.5mg once for hyperuricemia, Miacalcic 100Unite Q8H–> Q12H, Lasix st for hypercalcaemia, and Kalimate 1pk TID for hyperkalemia. After treatment, the symptom of hyperuricemia, hypercalcaemia, and hyperkalemia improved , and gave nasal cannula support, albumin by self-paid for ascits, edema control. Re-checked the e- of Ca showed Hypercalcemia (Ca: 3.11mg/dL), and he suffered from shortness of breathing, severe ascited, pitting edema noted, followed-up chest x-ray revealed pneumonia at right lower lung, so gave Zometa st for Hypercalcemia, empiric antibiotic with Tapimycin for pneumonia control, and consulted 放射診斷科 for pig-tail insertion to drainage ascites (EXUDATE) 1500ml daily, Albumin by self-paid plus Lasix for edema treatment. After treatment, the symptom of Hypercalcemia, SOB, edema improved.
    • The lab of CBC/DC showed thrombocytopenia , so gave blood transfusion with LRP, he received C1D8 chemotherapy with CDDP+Gemzar on 2023/12/05. Then, he suffered from diarrhea, suspected side of Tapimycin, so shiftted to Cefim for pneumonia control, and antitussive. Consulted Chest for COPD with asthma drug evaluation, suggested: spiolto respimat 2 puff QD to replace relvar. Followed-up heart echo (2023/12/25) showed LVEF(%): 68.0%, 1. Thickened AV with trivial AR, 2. Normal MV with no MR, 3. Concentric LVH, 4. Preserved LV and RV systolic function, 5. Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size. 肺功能支氣管擴張劑試驗檢查 (2023/12/25): Severe restrictive and moderate obstructive pulmonary function impairment. Negative bronchodilator test. Suggested COPD.
    • After treatment, the symptom of pneumonia, and diarrhea improved. The family verbally expressed that they will sign the DNR when the patient is in a coma.
    • After treatment, he denide having a fever, chillness, shortness of breathing or any unconfortable, so he received C2D1 chemotherapy with CDDP+Gemzar on 2023/12/20, C2D8 on 2023/12/27. After chemotherapy, he denide having a fever, chillness, vomiting, or diarrhea. He can be discharged on 2023/12/29, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • …
• 2023-11-10 ~ 2023-11-14 POMR Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hepatic tumors, favor cholangiocarcinoma with peritoneal, lymph nodes, lung metastasis and small amount ascites status post CT quiding liver biopsy on 2023/11/13.
    • Reflux esophagitis, grade A
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • CC
    • epigastric pain and BW loss 6 KG in 1 mo
  • Present illness
    • This 71 year-old male has the histories of 1) Hypertension, 2) DM, 3) COPD.
    • This time, he suffered from epigastric pain for days. Poor appetite and body weight loss 4 kg in 1 month were noted. He visited local medical clinic for help. Abdominal sonography showed liver tumor. So he transfer to our GI OPD for help.
    • Abdominal CT was performed on 2023/11/04 and revealed In favor of liver cholangiocarcinomas with peritoneal seeding, LNs and lung metastases.
    • There was no headache or dizziness, no sorethroat or rhinorrhea, cough or dyspnea, no chest tightness or pain, no myalgia/arthralgia found.
    • Physical exam showed pink conjunctiva, breath sound: coarse, Heart soudn: RHB w/o murmur, abdomen: soft, epigastric tenderness, normoactive bowel sound without metallic sound, no flank knocking pain, no lower leg pitting edema, no wound or skin rash found.
    • Under the impression of 1) Suspect liver cholangiocarcinomas with peritoneal seeding, LNs and lung metastases, he was admitted to ordinary ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, hepaptitis markers (HBsAg, Anti HCV) and tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9) were all checked.
    • Upper GI endoscopy and abdominal sonography were all performed which revealed liver tumors, suspected metastatic tumors and minimal ascites on Echo.
    • EGD showed Reflux esophagitis, Gr A. In addition, oral form PPI with Nexium 1# po QDAC was given.
    • Because he still complained about intermittent Lelt epigastric pain, painkiller with scanol 1# po TID was used for symptoms relief.
    • We explained this condition to himself and his family, they understood. Informed the needs and the risks of CT quiding liver biopsy, they understood and agreed. CT quiding biopsy was done on 11/13 without complications.
    • Another hepatitis markers with Anti-HBc, Anti-HBs and LDH were checked.
    • Oncologist was consulted for management of favor CCC with intra-hepatic, peritoneal, LN and lung mets s/p biopsy who suggested OPD follow up and pending pathology.
    • There was no more epigastric pain nor fever after treatment. Under a stable condition, he was discharged on 11/14 and further GI/Oncology OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# TID

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-27 - (FOLFOX)

• 2024-08-06 - (FOLFOX)

• 2024-07-10 - (FOLFOX)

• 2024-06-18 - (FOLFOX)

• 2024-05-28 - (FOLFOX)

• 2024-04-17

• 2024-04-11

• 2024-03-19

• 2024-02-27

• 2024-02-20

• 2024-01-31

• 2024-01-17

• 2024-01-10 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) (Two weeks on, one week off)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-27 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-20 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-05 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2023-11-29 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + cisplatin 50mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 1hr (gemcitabine + cisplatin; Q4W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-08-27

[considering next steps as tumor markers rise and metastases increase]

Over the past three months, CA199 levels have doubled, and CEA has tripled (though CA199 has been above the reference range, while CEA remains within it). Additionally, the CT scan on 2024-08-21 suggests possible carcinomatosis, right pleura metastases, and multiple lung metastases with mild increases in size. Overall, the disease appears to be progressing slowly, even after the initiation of FOLFOX in May 2024.

Lab results indicate decreased renal function (eGFR 52, with no rapid deterioration), normal liver function, anemia (HGB 9.4 g/dL), and suboptimal but acceptable blood sugar control.

No current medication issues have been identified. It may be time to consider the next line of treatment or regimen adjustments if the disease shows signs of rapid progression.

• 2024-08-09 CA-199 (NM) 64.092 U/ml

• 2024-07-12 CA-199 (NM) 41.629 U/ml

• 2024-06-20 CA-199 (NM) 37.733 U/ml

• 2024-05-29 CA-199 (NM) 32.722 U/ml

• 2024-05-03 CA-199 (NM) 25.762 U/ml

• 2024-04-17 CA-199 (NM) 24.911 U/ml

• 2024-04-12 CA-199 (NM) 28.871 U/ml

• 2024-04-03 CA-199 (NM) 24.195 U/ml

• 2024-03-27 CA-199 (NM) 19.936 U/ml

• 2024-03-22 CA-199 (NM) 24.314 U/ml

• 2024-03-12 CA-199 (NM) 22.997 U/ml

• 2024-03-08 CA-199 (NM) 18.399 U/ml

• 2024-03-01 CA-199 (NM) 23.074 U/ml

• 2024-02-06 CA-199 (NM) 28.001 U/ml

• 2024-02-02 CA-199 (NM) 29.461 U/ml

• 2024-01-25 CA-199 (NM) 25.929 U/ml

• 2024-01-12 CA-199 (NM) 33.372 U/ml

• 2024-08-09 CEA (NM) 2.847 ng/ml

• 2024-07-12 CEA (NM) 1.328 ng/ml

• 2024-06-20 CEA (NM) 1.247 ng/ml

• 2024-05-29 CEA (NM) 0.972 ng/ml

• 2024-05-03 CEA (NM) 0.933 ng/ml

• 2024-04-17 CEA (NM) 0.574 ng/ml

2024-01-16

[combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy in biliary tract tumors] - Ref: 2024-01-16 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/systemic-therapy-for-advanced-cholangiocarcinoma

The current treatment regimen for advanced or metastatic biliary tract tumors for this patient is gemcitabine plus cisplatin.

Adding durvalumab to this regimen, as seen in the TOPAZ-1 trial, can enhances OS and response, without notably increasing toxicity. Similarly, pembrolizumab combined with gemcitabine and cisplatin, as demonstrated in the KEYNOTE-966 trial, also improves OS and is well-tolerated.

However, due to non-coverage by NHI and potential reimbursement issues, the addition of durvalumab or pembrolizumab may be more suitable for patients who can financially manage the costs.

2023-11-30

[hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia]

Hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia were observed.

• 2023-11-30 K(Potassium) 5.1 mmol/L
  
• 2023-11-30 Ca (Calcium) 3.51 mmol/L
  
• 2023-11-30 Uric Acid 12.2 mg/dL
  
• 2023-11-30 BUN 50 mg/dL
  
• 2023-11-30 Creatinine 1.64 mg/dL
  
• 2023-11-30 Na (Sodium) 134 mmol/L
  
• 2023-11-29 Ca (Calcium) 3.68 mmol/L
  
• 2023-11-29 Uric Acid 11.4 mg/dL
  
• 2023-11-29 K(Potassium) 5.2 mmol/L

Hyperuricemia is treated with Fasturtec (rasburicase), Februic (febuxostat) and Rolikan (sodium bicarbonate).

Hyperkalemia is treated wtih Kalimate (calcium polystyrene sulfonate).

Hyperuricemia and hyperkalemia are frequent symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome. Another typical symptom is hyperphosphatemia, so it’s recommended to also monitor serum phosphate levels.

Hypercalcemia is treated with Miacalcic (calcitonin).

For severe hypercalcemia, the maintenance dose of calcitonin can be up to 8 units/kg (2023-11-29 70kg => 560 units) Q6H to Q12H, starting with an initial dose of 4 units/kg (280 units) Q12H. Since the current administration of 100 IU Q6H is below the recommended dosage, this might extend the duration of therapy. It’s advisable to limit calcitonin therapy to a period of 24 to 48 hours to avoid tachyphylaxis.

Given that the serum calcium level has exceeded 3.5 mmol/L (14 mg/dL) and if the reading does not obviously trend downwards, the combined use of calcitonin with bisphosphonates for a longer effect might be an option.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-12 Bronchodilator Test
  • r/o small airway obstruction
  • with significant response to bronchodilator
• 2024-08-04 CT - abdomen
  • A patchy density (5.6cm) at LLL. Some GGO at bil. lungs.
  • Some LNs at mediastinum.
  • Liver and renal cysts (up to 1.6cm).
• 2024-05-04 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings comparison: 2024/01/29, 2023/01/06, 2022/01/08, 2020/11/26 MRI
    • Generalized sulci widening and ventricle dilatation is seen in bilateral cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres.
    • The interhemispheric fissure is centered on the midline.
    • Abnormal patch symmetrical bright up signal intensities in bilateral periventricular white matter seen on T2WI and FLAIR images.
    • Sella and pituitary are normal. The parasellar structures are unremarkable.
    • Right CP angle and IAC and pons surface enhancing mass or nodules, slightly regressed size and perifocal edema, when compared with 2024/01/29 MRI.
      
    • Post Op change at right occipital skull.
  • Imp
    • Right CP angle and IAC and pons surface enhancing mass or nodules, slightly regressed size and perifocal edema, when compared with 2024/01/29 MRI
    • Mild Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change.
• 2024-01-29 MRI - nasopharynx
  • History: This 53 years old male patient had past history of hepatitis B carrier; suffered from right abducens palsy with right tinnitus and head heaviness for months and progressively deterioration.
    • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N1M0, s/p CCRT on 2012/9/17 s/p 2nd PF on 2012/11/30.Recurrence over Rt CP angle s/p palliative CCRT on 2023/2/13.
  • Pre- and post-contrast multiplanar MRI studies of the head and neck region from skull base to lower neck were performed and showed:
    • heterogeneous enhancing tumors in the right pons, right CPA and right ICA. As compared with previous study on 20231025, there was increase in soft tissue.
    • unremarkable change in the nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx.
    • several relatively enlarged lymph nodes in the submental and right submandibular spaces
  • IMP:
    • tumors in the right IAC, right CPA and right pons, increase in sizes.
• 2024-01-29 SONO - abdomen
  • Impression:
    • Liver cysts.
    • Wall edema/thickening of gallbladder. Suggest follow up.
    • Calcification in right lobe liver.
    • Renal cysts and stone.
• 2023-10-25 MRI - brain
  • r/o recent focal ischemic infarction in the left pons
  • r/o residual tumor in the right CPA, mild increase in size.
• 2023-07-26 MRI - brain
  • mild increased enhancement in the right CPA, no interval change.
• 2023-04-29 MRI - brain
  • Right CP angle and IAC mass, regressed size and perifocal edema, when compared with 2023/01/06 MRI
  • Mild Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change.
• 2023-01-06 MRA - brain
  • History: This 53 years old male patient had past history of hepatitis B carrier; suffered from right abducens palsy with right tinnitus and head heaviness for months and progressively deterioration.
  • With- and without-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI (including axial and coronal T1WI, axial and sagittal T2WI, axial FLAIR images and axial DWI; using 4 mm thickness for sagittal section and 5 mm thickness for the others) revealed
    • an multi-lobulted extraaxial tumor, about 29.7mm, in the right IAC and right CPA with invasion to the right pons. Severe perifocal edemea was noted. Due to rapid progression, malignent change was considered.
    • post-OP change in the right occipital lobe and right cerebellar hemisphere.
  • IMP: an extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion in the right IAC and right CPA
• 2023-01-06 CXR
  • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Emphysematous change over both lungs.
• 2022-10-04 MRI - brain
  • Clinical information: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N1M0, stage IV, involving right nasopharynx, longus colli muscle, foramen ovale, foramen lacerum and cavernous sinus, and encasing right ICA and Rt retropharyngeal LAP metastasis s/p CCRT
  • Findings:
    • Still presence of the enhancing lesions at right CP angle and IAC, associating with perifocal edema in right cerebellum, as compared with MRI on 2022/07/07.
    • Mildly dilated ventricles.
    • Moderate periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
• 2022-07-07 MRI - brain
  • Indication: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N1M0, stage IV, involving right nasopharynx, longus colli muscle, foramen ovale, foramen lacerum and cavernous sinus, and encasing right ICA and Rt retropharyngeal LAP metastasis s/p CCRT PF
  • Without- and with-contrast multiplanar MRI studies of the brain (including axal and coronal T1WI, axial and sagittal T2WI, axial T2W FLAIR, and axial DW images; using 4 mm thickness for sagittal section and 5 mm thickness for the others) reveal:
    • Regressive change of the enhancing lesion at right CP angle and IAC, associating with perifocal edema in right cerebellum, as compared with MRI on 20220315.
    • General enlargement of ventricles and cisterns, indicating general brain atrophy.
    • Multiple small well-defined FLAIR-hyperintensities at deep cerebral white matters, indicating leukoaraiosis.
    • Post-operation change at right sub-occipital neck.
    • No abnormal intensity at nasopharynx.
  • IMP: Right CPA/IAC tumor s/p treatment, with residual lesion. Suggest close follow-up.
• 2022-03-18 ENT Hearing Test
  • PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE >120 dB HL; LE 55 dB HL.
  • RE profound SNHL
  • LE mild to profound SNHL
• 2022-03-17 MRI - nasopharnyx
  • Right IAC and CPA tumor, stationary as compared with MRI on 20223015. Metastatic LAP with ENE at right neck.
• 2022-03-15 MRI - brain
  • Right CP (cerebellopontine) angle and IAC (internal auditory canal) mass, regressed size and perifocal edema, when compared with 20220108 MRI.
  • Mild Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change.
• 2022-01-08 MRI - posterior fossa, brain stem
  • A multi-lobuled lesion in the right IAC and right CPA with severe mass effect on the right brain stem, marked increase in size.
• 2022-01-03 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • A hot spot in the left aspect of the maxilla, the nature is to be determined (dental problem or other nature?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3-6 months for investigation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the mandible, some C-, T- and L-spine, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, S-I joints, and hips.
• 2021-10-06 SONO - abdomen
  • There are several hepatic cysts in right lobe and the largest one measuring 1 cm in size at segment 8.
    
  • A renal cyst 1.35 cm on right kidney middle pole is noted.
• 2021-06-30 MRI - posterior fossa, brain stem
  • Right CP angle and IAC mass, slightly regressed size DDx: Neuroma, meningioma or metastasis.
  • Mild Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change.
• 2020-12-30 MRI - brain
  • Tumor at right CPA and IAC. Mild enlargement as compared with MRI on 20201126. Suspected metastasis. Meningioma or Schwannoma is less likely.
• 2020-11-26 SONO - abdomen
  • Right liver cysts and calcification. Left renal cyst and bil. renal stones.
• 2020-11-26 MRI - nasopharynx
  • C/W NPC s/p treatment without local recurrence, but with a metastatic lesion involving right IAC and CPA
• 2020-04-15 SONO - abdomen
  • There are several hepatic cysts in right lobe and the largest one measuring 1.08 cm in size at segment 8.
  • A renal cyst 1.27 cm on right kidney middle pole is noted.
• 2020-04-15 MRI - nasopharynx
  • C/W NPC s/p treatment without evidence of recurrence. An enhancing lesion in right IAC and cochlea. Suspected post-RT neuropathy. Metastasis is unlikely. Stationary as compared with previous MRIs.
• 2019-09-26 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Post RT change of right lobe liver.
  • Hepatic simple cysts.
• 2019-05-20 MRI - nasopharynx
  • C/W NPC s/p treatment with complete remission and no evidence of recurrence. Stationary as compared with MRI on 20190108.
• 2019-05-20 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cysts.
  • Right renal stone.
  • Right renal cyst.
• 2019-01-08 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Right NPC, post CCRT. No evidence local recurrent tumor. No neck LAP.
• 2019-01-08 SONO - hepatobiliary
  • There are several hepatic cysts in right lobe and the largest one is measured about 0.91 cm in size at segment 8.
    
  • A renal cyst 1.33 cm on right kidney middle pole is noted.
• 2018-09-05 Whole body PET scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20180118, the glucose hypermetabolic tumor in the liver dome had disappeared in this study, suggesting response to current treatment.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right alveolar process of the maxilla had been stationary since the previous study, suggesting benign conditions such as dental inflammatory lesion.
  • Moderate glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, reactive change in response to locoregional inflammation may show such a picture. Please correlate with clinical findings and keep follow-up, however, to exclude the possibility of more significant clinical problems.
• 2018-08-21 MRI - upper abdomen
  • Liver metastasis in segment 4/8 dome Status post R/T with inflammatory fibrosis is highly suspected.
• 2018-05-21 CT - abdomen
  • Much regression of liver dome lesion.
• 2018-01-24 CT - abdomen
  • A poor enhancing nodule (1.7cm) at liver dome c/w metastases.
• 2012-07-12 Pathology
  • Nasopharynx, right: Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated (WHO-2B).

[MedRec]

• 2022-10-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Due to 7 cycles of PF4, now F/U Q4W since 2022-10-12

[consultation]

• 2024-07-23 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • This 65 year-old man with the underlying of 1) Hepatitis B carrier, 2) Acoustic neuroma, 3) NPC, 4) Liver metastasis s/p SBRT on 2018/2/09 was admitted due to brain mass from following MRI that revealed a metastatic lesion involving right IAC and CPA on 2020/11/26. The patient had the diagnosis of nasopharyngenl carcinoma, T4N1M0(IVA) s/p radiotherapy and chemotherapy (2018), this time, he admitted for chemotherapy.
    • due to family members said there was bleeding from the right ear (2024/07/22), we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • The patient and his family members said there was no bleeding from the ears.
    • S:
      • right otorrhea noted for 3 days
      • painless
      • NPC s/p CCRT
    • O:
      • right EAC pus and cerumen s/p L/T, right TM visable part seemed intact
      • left TM intact
    • A: right otitis externa
    • Plan:
      • earflo - it have been taught how to use it
      • well education
      • I have been told that he need to return to ENT regularly. After RT, there may be sequelae of hearing, middle ear, and sinus.
      • ENT OPD f/u
• 2023-01-31 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • Brain MRI on 2023/01/06 showed an extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion in the right IAC and right CPA. Now, he was admitted for concurrent chemoradiotherapy. This time, for evaluate “limb and bedside rehabilitation exercises”
  • A
    • Physical examination
      • 2023/01/31 13:10 T/P/R: 35.8℃ / 84bpm / 20bpm BP:145/89mmHg
      • Body weight: 56.2
        
      • Consciousness: clear
      • Cognition: intact, oriented, could follow orders
      • Speech: no aphasia, no obvious dysarthria
      • Swallowing: oral diet
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • MP: RUE/RLE: 3/2-3, LUE/LLE: 3/2-3
      • Functional status: could sit up under modA with fair-poor sitting balance
      • BADL: needs mod assistance
      • MRS: 4 (need follow-up)
    • Assessment
      • Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx
      • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N1M0, stage IV, involving right nasopharynx, longus colli muscle, foramen ovale, foramen lacerum and cavernous sinus, and encasing right ICA and right retropharyngeal LAP metastasis s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy on 2012/9/17 s/p 2nd PF on 2012/11/30, local relapse of right IAC and right CPA tumor s/p chemotherapy with PF4 from 2022/03/18~2022/09/29 for 7 cycles, local relapse of extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion
      • Fever
      • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
      • Gout
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: Bedside first PT, OT rehabilitation programs
      • Goal: Ambulation with/without device ID, BADL ID
• 2023-01-19 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • Brain MRA on 2023/01/06 showed an extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion in the right IAC and right CPA. Now, under brain tumor radiotherapy, for combined care need your evaluate. Thank you.
  • A
    • 63 y/o gentaleman advanced NPC for brain palliative RT .
    • Our share care would follow up.
• 2023-01-09 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This 63-year-old man patient is a case of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N1M0, stage IV, involving right nasopharynx, longus colli muscle, foramen ovale, foramen lacerum and cavernous sinus, and encasing right ICA and right retropharyngeal LAP metastasis s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy on 2012/9/17 s/p 2nd PF on 2012/11/30, local relapse of right IAC and right CPA tumor s/p chemotherapy with PF4 from 2022/03/18~2022/09/29 for 7 cycles, local relapse of extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion.
    • This time, General weakness and difficulty in urinating for one week and vomiting after excercis for three days. Brain MRA on 2023/01/06 showed an extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion in the right IAC and right CPA. Now, for evaluate brain tumor radiotherapy. Thank you.
  • A
    • S
      • This 63-year-old man patient is a case of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N1M0, stage IV, involving right nasopharynx, longus colli muscle, foramen ovale, foramen lacerum and cavernous sinus, and encasing right ICA and right retropharyngeal LAP metastasis s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy (72 Gy/36 fx) on 2012/9/17 s/p 2nd PF on 2012/11/30, local relapse of right IAC and right CPA tumor s/p SRS (14 Gy) on 2020/12/31 s/p surgical resection on 2022/1/21, s/p chemotherapy with PF4 from 2022/03/18~2022/09/29 for 7 cycles, local relapse of extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion. This time, progressive general weakness and difficulty in urinating for one week and vomiting after exercise has been noted for three days. Brain MRA on 2023/01/06 showed an extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion in the right IAC and right CPA.
        
      • Previous RT: as above; s/p SBRT to single liver metastasis on 2018/2/09.
    • O
      • General Condition-ECOG: 2.
      • PE, 2023/01/09: No neck or SCF LAPs. General motor weakness; on bed ambulation.
      • Pathology, 2022/01/21: Rt CP angle, metastatic carcinoma.
      • Images:
        • Brain MRI, 2023/01/06: a multi-lobulated extraaxial tumor, about 29.7mm, in the right IAC and right CPA with invasion to the right pons. Severe perifocal edema was noted. Due to rapid progression, malignant change was considered. Post-OP change in the right occipital lobe and right cerebellar hemisphere. IMP: an extra-axial tumor with intra-axial invasion in the right IAC and right CPA
        • CXR, 2023/01/06: No lung metastasis; no pneumonia.
        • EBV DNA titer, 2022/11/16: Equivocal.
          
    • Diagnosis: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N1M0, stage IV, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy on 2012/9/17 s/p 2nd PF on 2012/11/30, local relapse of right IAC and right CPA tumor s/p SRS on 2020/12/31 s/p surgical resection on 2022/1/21, s/p chemotherapy with PF4 from 2022/03/18~2022/09/29 for 7 cycles, local relapse of Rt CP angle tumor with invasion to the right pons; ECOG =2.
    • Plan: Palliative RT to Rt CP angle tumor for 4400cGy/20 fx is suggested for locoregional control. CT simulation was arranged on 2023/01/10, 09:30am. Possible radiation toxicity (white matter injury and pons injury) is told. Diet education is given. Poor prognosis is expected due to limited radiation dose.

[surgical operation]

• 2022-01-21 at TuCheng ChangGung Hospital

[radiotherapy]

• 2018-01-30 ~ 2018-02-09 - 5000cGy/5 fractions (6 MV photon) to metastatic tumor at liver dome
• 2012-07-31 ~ 2012-09-17 - CCRT was performed on 2012/07/31, 2012/08/07, 2012/08/14, 2012/08/21, 2012/08/28, 2012/09/04, 2012/09/11. RT completed on 2012/09/17.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-26 - carboplatin AUC 4 450mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-18 - carboplatin AUC 4 450mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-03 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-25 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-27 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-03 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 65mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (cisplatin weekly CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-01-27 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 65mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (cisplatin weekly CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-01-18 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 65mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (cisplatin weekly CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2023-01-12 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 65mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (cisplatin weekly CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-09-29 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W adjuvant)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-08-30 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W adjuvant)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-08-04 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W adjuvant)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-07-08 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W adjuvant)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-05-25 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W adjuvant)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-04-22 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W adjuvant)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2022-03-18 - cisplatin 80mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W adjuvant)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3

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2024-08-27

[improvement in renal function after switch to carboplatin from cisplatin in PF regimen and monitoring electrolytes]

Since 2024-07-18, the platinum component in the PF regimen has been switched from cisplatin to carboplatin, with the patient’s eGFR improving from 40 ml/min/1.73m² on 2024-07-05 to 90 ml/min/1.73m² on 2024-08-21. Other lab results on 2024-08-21 were generally normal.

However, it is noteworthy that since July, hypokalemia has been more frequent, with potassium levels dropping below 3.5 mmol/L and even below 3.0 mmol/L at times. This may indicate a declining ability to maintain electrolyte balance. The patient is currently receiving appropriate oral potassium supplementation for hypokalemia and Baraclude (entecavir) for HBV reactivation prevention, with no medication issues identified.

• 2024-08-21 eGFR 90.01 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-08-13 eGFR 87.76 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-08-04 eGFR 72.16 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-07-18 eGFR 93.60 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-07-15 eGFR 70.66 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-07-10 eGFR 54.51 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-07-05 eGFR 40.71 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-06-18 eGFR 91.18 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-08-21 K (Potassium) 4.0 mmol/L

• 2024-08-13 K (Potassium) 2.7 mmol/L

• 2024-08-04 K (Potassium) 3.9 mmol/L

• 2024-07-18 K (Potassium) 3.3 mmol/L

• 2024-07-15 K (Potassium) 2.7 mmol/L

• 2024-07-10 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L

• 2024-07-05 K (Potassium) 4.0 mmol/L

2024-03-26

[reconciliation]

Lab assessments conducted on 2024-03-25 indicated mostly normal results, with the exception of hypomagnesemia (1.6 mg/dL), which are being managed with oral MgO supplements. The patient’s vital signs have also consistently been stable during their hospitalization. Given these findings, there seems to be no contraindication to continuing with the current PF4 treatment regimen.

2023-02-16

Cisplatin is assciated with the potential hematologic and oncologic side effects as the following (ref: UpToDate)

• Anemia may occur in up to 40% of patients receiving the treatment.
• Leukopenia may occur in 25% to 30% of patients, with the lowest levels (nadir) typically occurring between days 18 and 23 of treatment. White blood cell counts typically recover by day 39. The incidence and severity of leukopenia may be related to the dose of the treatment.
• Thrombocytopenia may also occur in 25% to 30% of patients, with the lowest levels (nadir) typically occurring between days 18 and 23 of treatment. Platelet counts typically recover by day 39. The incidence and severity of thrombocytopenia may be related to the dose of the treatment.

Reducing the dosage of cisplatin (which is dose-dependent) can alleviate thrombocytopenia. Although the patient’s decrease in neutrophils and hemoglobin is not as significant as the decrease in platelets, platelet transfusions may trigger immune responses, infections, and other complications. Therefore, a balance between the expected therapeutic effect and adverse reactions should be sought while considering treatment options. One possible approach is to first reduce the cisplatin dosage to a level where the patient’s platelet count can still recover, and then proceed with further consideration.

2023-01-26

Recent lab data showed a significant downward trend in PLT, indicating that the patient has developed thrombocytopenia. Please closely monitor the patient for any signs of bleeding.

• 2023-02-13 PLT 45 *10^3/uL
• 2023-02-10 PLT 59 *10^3/uL
• 2023-02-03 PLT 81 *10^3/uL
• 2023-01-27 PLT 128 *10^3/uL
• 2023-01-18 PLT 260 *10^3/uL
• 2023-01-12 PLT 292 *10^3/uL

Actively bleeding patients with thrombocytopenia should be transfused with platelets immediately to keep platelet counts >50K/uL in most bleeding situations including disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and >100K/uL if there is central nervous system bleeding. (ref: Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of disseminated intravascular coagulation. British Committee for Standards in Haematology. Br J Haematol. 2009;145(1):24-33. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.07600.x)

2022-08-05

The patient had a marginally high uric acid level (2022-07-05 7.7 mg/dL) prior to last chemotherapy, which could be followed up in order to determine the need for an uric acid lowering drug (e.g. febuxostat).

EBV DNA PCR results on 2022-01-17 indicated equivocal 120 copies/mL, which could be updated as well.

There is no issue with active prescriptions.

2022-04-25

For nonkeratinizing and/or undifferentiated histology, consider testing for EBV in tumor and blood. The EBV DNA load may reflect prognosis and change in response to therapy.

Stereotactic proton radiosurgery might be effective in treating brain metastases. reference: Proton Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29976494/

5-Fu plus cisplatin has been the current regimen since 2022-03-18. PD-1 inhibitors (e.g. pembrolizumab or nivolumab) might be an additional treatment option for cancers that are recurrent, unresectable, or metastatic (without surgery or radiation therapy).

Chronic viral hepatitis B is managed with Baraclude (entecavir) currently.

700987267

240827

[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-29 ~ 2024-04-01 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectal adenocarcinoma with regional lymph nodes, cT4aN2aM0, Stage IIIC, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with infusional 5-FU from 2024/02/08 to 2024/03/18 (5 cycles), radiotherapy with 5040cGy/28 fractions (15 MV photon) to upper rectal from 2024/02/01 to 03/19, s/p chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2024/03/30~
    • Liver cell carcinoma RFA (?) in 2019
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Other secondary thrombocytopenia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Insomnia, unspecified
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • for total neoadjuvant therapy with FOLFOX
  • Present illness
    • This 77 y/o female has a medical history including 1) Hypertension, 2) Myoma s/p ATH 30 yr ago, 3) HCC s/p RFA (?) in 2019, 4) Rectal adenocarcinoma with regional lymph nodes, cT4aN2aM0, Stage IIIC, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with infusional 5-FU from 2024/02/08 to 2024/03/18 (5 cycles), radiotherapy with 5040cGy/28 fractions (15 MV photon) to upper rectal from 2024/02/01 to 03/19.
    • She had been under regular medical supervision. Initial, bright red color was noted on tissue paper in 2023/12, she was referred to to our GI OPD for help. She also noted for difficult defecation and rectal bleeding for 2-3 months, BW loss (51 kg to 47.5 kg) in 2-3 months.
    • Sigmoidoscopy was arranged on 2023/12/22 showed rectal tumor, highly suspected rectal cancer status post biopsy and referred this patient to CRS OPD. CRS arranged Pelvis MRI and Abdominal CT was done.
    • Abdomina CT on 2024/01/10 showed 1. Adenocarcinoma of the rectosigmoid junction is highly suspected. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T4a N2a M0; stage: IIIC. Pelvis MRI on 2024/01/11 showed Rectal cancer with regional lymph nodes T4aN2aM0. However, pathology on 2023/12/26 showed Tubulovillous adenoma with high-grade dysplasia, at least.
    • So repeat sigmoidoscopy on 2024/01/23, pathology on 2024/01/26 showed Colorectum, 15 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+). After discussion, suggested total neoadjuvant therapy for Rectal adenocarcinoma. Tumor marker analysis indicated CEA at 2.55 ng/mL and CA199 at 10.72 U/ML on 2024/02/15.
    • Due to CT show may be lung metastasis, arrange PET scan on 2024/02/16 showed no lung meta.
    • She received concurrent chemoradiotherapy with infusional 5-FU from 2024/02/08 to 2024/03/18 (5 cycles), radiotherapy with 5040cGy/28 fractions (15 MV photon) to upper rectal from 2024/02/01 to 03/19. Check all RAS and BRAF (Detected NRAS codon 61 CCA＞AGA, p.Q61R).
    • Under the impression of Rectal adenocarcinoma with regional lymph nodes, cT4aN2aM0, Stage IIIC, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with infusional 5-FU from 2024/02/08 to 2024/03/18 (5 cycles, Hold chemotherapy due to cytopenia, blood transfusion 2024/03/25), radiotherapy with 5040cGy/28 fractions (15 MV photon) to upper rectal from 2024/02/01 to 03/19. Port-A insertion on 2024/02/07. Denied TOCC history in recent three months.
    • This time, she was admitted to our ward for total neoadjuvant therapy with FOLFOX.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, thrombocytopenia was noted, BT LPH 2unit on 2024/03/30 for correction.
    • She receive total neoadjuvant therapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5-Fu 2400mg/m2, due to WBC:2640, Plt:65000, reduce bolus and regimen with half discount) from 2024/03/30 to 2024/04/01 (C1D1) smoothly.
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H was given for nausea and vomiting.
    • Magnesium Sulfate 10%, 20mL/amp 1amp IVD QD for hypomagnesemia.
    • Hypertension was treated with Norvasc 5mg/tab 1# PO QD. Insomnia with Eurodin 2mg/tab 1# PO HS.
    • For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC was given for AntiHBc (+).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/04/01 and OPD followed up later.   
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-02-01 ~ 2024-03-19 - 5040cGy/28 fractions (15 MV photon) to upper rectal

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 48mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W, Oxa 40%, Lv 60%, 5FU 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-10 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 47mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W, Oxa 40%, Lv 60%, 5FU 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 47mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W, Oxa 40%, Lv 60%, 5FU 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 47mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W, Oxa 40%, Lv 60%, 5FU 60%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg D5W 500mL 46hr (neoadjuvant FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-20 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 25mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min (CCRT 5-FU QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-19 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 25mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min (CCRT 5-FU QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-15 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 25mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min (CCRT 5-FU QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-08 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 25mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min (CCRT 5-FU QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL

==========

2024-08-27

[frequently neutropenia despite reduced oxaliplatin dosage]

Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) was administered on 2024-08-26, and currently, there is no evidence of neutropenia.

This patient appears to have a tendency towards neutropenia with the FOLFOX regimen. Despite oxaliplatin being used at only half the standard dose initially, and further reduced to 40% since late June, neutropenia continues to be frequently observed.

• 2024-08-27 WBC 6.54 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-26 WBC 1.86 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-27 Neutrophil 87.3 %

• 2024-08-26 Neutrophil 78.3 %

[febuxostat treatment for hyperuricemia]

The patient’s elevated serum uric acid levels are being managed with Feburic (febuxostat). The treatment is well-tolerated, and no issues or adverse effects have been identified.

• 2024-08-26 Uric Acid 7.0 mg/dL

2024-08-12

[WBC count returns to normal after neutropenia]

Neutropenia has resolved, and the WBC count is now within the normal range.

• 2024-08-10 WBC 6.69 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-09 WBC 1.59 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-10 Neutrophil 90.6 %

• 2024-08-09 Neutrophil 64.8 %

2024-06-03

[potential impact of earlier radiotherapy on pancytopenia; assessing patient tolerance to transfusion and G-CSF]

Lab data showed persistent pancytopenia, with fluctuations in severity but almost never returning to normal levels. Even on the day of receiving CCRT on 2024-02-08, the values were below normal, suggesting that earlier radiotherapy (from 2024-02-01) may also be a contributing factor. The patient began neoadjuvant FOLFOX treatment on 2024-03-30 (with all three sessions at a reduced dose), and pancytopenia has worsened since then.

If the patient tolerates LPRBC or LRP transfusion and G-CSF administration, the reduced dose regimen might be continued. However, if the patient cannot tolerate it and there is no substantial improvement in pancytopenia, alternative regimens or treatment approaches may need to be considered.

• 2024-06-03 WBC 2.33 x10^3/uL Neutrophil 83.2 %

• 2024-05-31 WBC 1.43 x10^3/uL Neutrophil 81.0 %

• 2024-05-27 WBC 1.80 x10^3/uL Neutrophil 68.4 %

• 2024-05-09 WBC 2.29 x10^3/uL Neutrophil 75.5 %

• 2024-04-15 WBC 2.35 x10^3/uL

• 2024-04-08 WBC 1.86 x10^3/uL

• 2024-03-29 WBC 2.64 x10^3/uL

• 2024-03-25 WBC 2.12 x10^3/uL

• 2024-03-18 WBC 2.32 x10^3/uL

• 2024-02-20 WBC 3.94 x10^3/uL

• 2024-02-15 WBC 2.81 x10^3/uL

• 2024-02-08 WBC 2.77 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-03 HGB 13.9 g/dL

• 2024-05-31 HGB 7.1 g/dL

• 2024-05-27 HGB 11.2 g/dL

• 2024-05-09 HGB 9.9 g/dL

• 2024-04-15 HGB 9.7 g/dL

• 2024-04-08 HGB 10.7 g/dL

• 2024-03-29 HGB 10.0 g/dL

• 2024-03-25 HGB 11.0 g/dL

• 2024-03-18 HGB 11.4 g/dL

• 2024-02-20 HGB 11.5 g/dL

• 2024-02-15 HGB 11.4 g/dL

• 2024-02-08 HGB 11.9 g/dL

• 2024-06-03 PLT 61 *10^3/uL

• 2024-05-31 PLT 44 *10^3/uL

• 2024-05-27 PLT 62 *10^3/uL

• 2024-05-09 PLT 59 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-15 PLT 68 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-08 PLT 75 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-29 PLT 65 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-25 PLT 59 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-18 PLT 56 *10^3/uL

• 2024-02-20 PLT 86 *10^3/uL

• 2024-02-15 PLT 79 *10^3/uL

• 2024-02-08 PLT 85 *10^3/uL

701118846

240826

{colon cancer - mucinous adenocarcinoma}

[lab data]

2020-09-30 NRAS/KRAS detected
2020-09-30 KRAS 12/13 Not detected
2020-09-30 BRAF Not detected

2020-08-28 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.365
2020-08-28 Anti-HBs (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 Anti-HBs value (NM) <2.00
2020-08-28 Anti-HBc (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 2.15
2020-08-28 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.0382
2020-08-28 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.365
2020-08-28 Anti-HBs (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 Anti-HBs value (NM) <2.00
2020-08-28 Anti-HBc (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 2.15
2020-08-28 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2020-08-28 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.0382

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-25 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature supraventricular complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-08-25 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • suspicious segmental wall thickening in the gastric antrium. dilated small bowel in the lower abdomen. r/o small bowel ileus.
    • a heterogeneous rim-enhancing lesion, about 37mm, in the midline of the lower anterior abdominal wall.
    • mild ascites in the pelvic cavity
    • heterogeneous enhancing nodular lesions in the uterine cervix and the lower uterus body.
    • nodular lesions in the bilaeral thyroid gland.
    • mild dirty fat planes in the right middle abdomen.
• 2024-08-15 EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • No active bleeders, no oozing blood sites, nor blood clots was noted.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Duodenal ulcer scar, S2, bulb, AW
  • CLO test: not done
• 2024-07-19 Patho - hernia sac
  • Soft tissue, ventral hernia, repair — metastatic adenocarcinoma, consistent with metastatic appendiceal adenocarcinoma
  • Section shows fibroadipose tissue with metastatic adenocarcinoma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(-), CK20(focal +), CDX2(focal +), CK5/6(-), and Calretinin(-). The results are consistent with metastatic appendiceal adenocarcinoma.
• 2024-07-17 CT - abdomen
  • FINDINGS: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/05/20.
    • Incarcerated incisional hernia in the midline middle pelvic wall induce mechanical high grade small bowel obstruction is suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Prior CT identified an enhancing soft tissue nodule 1.86 cm in the umbilical area is noted again, increasing in size to 8.4 x 4.1 cm.
      • please correlate with clinical condition.
      • S/P drainage tube insertion within the tumor area.
    • Prior CT identified another soft tissue nodule 1.6 x 0.7 cm in right upper pelvis wall is noted again, decreasing in size to 1.3 x 0.7 cm.
      • Follow up is indicated.
        
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 2.2 cm in S8).
      • A calcified gallstones 1 cm is noted.
      • In addition, there is a soft tissue nodule 9 mm at the gallbladder fundus that may be focal type adenomyomatosis.
    • Minimal pericardial effusion is highly suspected.
• 2024-07-11 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Soft tissue, abdominal wall, RLQ, excision — Metastatic mucinous carcinoma, compatible with appendix primary
  • The sections show a picture of metastastic mucinous carcinoma, compatible with appendix primary, composed of nests and cords of neoplastic cells floating in mucin pools. Fibrous stromal reaction can be found focally. All the surgical margins are free of tumor. The closest margin from carcinoma is < 1 mm (deep margin).
• 2024-07-09 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Blocked Premature atrial complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-05-30 Patho - soft tissue biopsy / simple excision (non lipoma)
  • Soft tissue, lower periumbilical, right, core needle biopsy — Metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture of metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma, composed of nests and cords of polygonal neoplastic cells suspended in abundant extracellular mucin. Focal tubular formation is present.
• 2024-05-20 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal and Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at left brachiocephalic vein.
    • Cardiomegaly is noted.
    • Senile fibrotic change is noted at lung fields.
    • s/p op. over cecum.
    • Soft tissue nodule at periumbilical region is found measuring 1.86cm. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-01-19, the lesion enlarged.
    • The urinary bladder is partially distended without evidence of abnormal soft tissue lesion.
    • One skin nodule at right lateral abdominal wall measuring 1.0cm is found. S9e301 Im86), In comparison with CT dated on 2020-12-29, the lesion is stationary. Meta is less likely.
  • Imp:
    • s/p cecum op.
    • Peri-umbilical soft tissue nodule. 1.86cm, in enlargement. r/o meta.
    • RLQ skin nodule. 1.0cm, stationary. Meta is less likely.
• 2024-01-19 CT - abdomen
  • FINDINGS:
    • There is an enhancing soft tissue nodule 1 cm in the umbilical area (Srs:8 Img:91). Metastasis is highly suspected.
      • In addition, there is another soft tissue nodule 1.6 x 0.7 cm in right upper pelvis wall (Srs:8 Img:90). Metastasis is also suspected.
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one is measured about 2.2 cm in size at segment 8.
      • A calcified gallstone 6 mm is noted.
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
      • Right lobe thyroid shows enlarged in size and few poor enhancing lesions (up to 2.3 cm). Left lobe and isthmus thyroid show few poor enhancing and few enhancing nodules. Nodular goiter is highly suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
        
  • IMP:
    • There is an enhancing soft tissue nodule 1 cm in the umbilical area (Srs:8 Img:91). Metastasis is highly suspected.
      • In addition, there is another soft tissue nodule 1.6 x 0.7 cm in right upper pelvis wall (Srs:8 Img:90). Metastasis is also suspected.
• 2023-12-21 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ventral hernia sac, repair — Mucinous adenocarcinoma, recurrent
    • Greater omentum, cytoreductive surgery — Mucinous adenocarcinoma, recurrent
    • Tumor, abdominal wall, ditto — Mucinous adenocarcinoma, recurrent
    • Mesenteric tumor, ditto — Mucinous adenocarcinoma, recurrent
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen submitted consisted of
      • 1. four small pieces of ventral hernia sac tissue measuring up to 4.2 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm in size. Grossly, few myxoid nodules measured up to 0.7 x 0.4 cm were seen. Representatively embedded for section in cassette A,
      • 2. one piece of greater omentum tissue measuring 15.5 x 6.5 x 3.2 cm in size. Grossly, some myxoid nodules measured up to 1.7 x 1.5 cm were seen. Representatively embedded for section in cassette B1-B2,
      • 3. one small piece of abdominal wall tumor tissue measuring 4 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm in size, Grossly, few myxoid nodules measured up to 3.7 cm were seen. Representatively embedded for section in cassette C1-C2 and
      • 4. one small piece of mesenteric tumor tissue measuring 2.2 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm in size. All embedded for section in cassette D respectively.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Microscopically, the sections pictures as follows:
      • Ventral hernia sac: mucinous adenocarcinoma. According to histopathologic finding and patient’s past history, it is compatible with recurrent
      • Greater omentum: mucinous adenocarcinoma, compatible with recurrent
      • Tumor of abdominal wall: mucinous adenocarcinoma, compatible with recurrent
      • Mesenteric tumor: mucinous adenocarcinoma, compatible with recurrent
• 2023-11-07 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 2nd degree A-V block (Mobitz II) with occasional Premature ventricular complexes.
• 2023-11-07 Flow Volume Chart
  • Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment, please correlated with clinical condition
• 2023-11-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (114 - 31.7) / 114 = 72.19%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72.2-77.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with mild AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-11-06 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the ant. aspect of the right 5th rib, several faint hot spots in the post. aspect of the right rib cage, and increased radiotracer uptake at several right costovertebral junctions, the nature is to be determined (early bone mets. post-traumatic change or other naure ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scna in 3 months for investigaiton.
  • Suspected benign lesion maxilla, mandible, C-spine, lower L-spine, sacroiliac joints, shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips, and feet.
• 2023-10-03 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Colorectal cancer s/p OP and C/T, with recurrence
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Right thyroid nodules (up to 2.6cm).
    • S/P colon operation. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity r/o tumor seeding. Ventral hernia with bowel loop herniation.
    • Retroversion of uterus. Some LNs at mediastinum.
    • Liver cysts (up to 2.2cm).
    • Left renal stone (5mm).
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals.
    • Gallbladder stone (7mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity (arrows) c/w tumor seeding.
• 2023-07-01, -04-08 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 74 y/o female patient with colon cancer with peritoneal seeding.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Post-op at the colon. There are peritoneal soft tissue tumors, r/o peritoneal seeding.
      
    • Presence of ventral herniation.
    • Presence of gallbladder stones.
    • Stationary low density liver tumors (up to 2.2cm).
    • Left renal stone.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op at the colon. Peritoneal soft tissue tumors, r/o peritoneal seeding.
    • Stationary liver nodules.
    • Ventral herniation.
    • Gallbladder stones.
    • Left renal stone.
• 2023-06-21 SONO - thyroid
  • Findings:
    • Left nodules 0.79 cm ; 0.75 cm ; 0.33 cm ; 0.41 cm ; 1.17 cm ; 0.42 cm ; 0.4 cm
    • Right nodules 1.34 cm ; 1.52 cm ; 2.73 cm ; 1.12 cm ; 1.89 cm ; 1.91 cm
    • Isthmus nodule 0.98 cm
  • Diagnosis: multiple thyroid nodules
• 2023-03-07 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature supraventricular complexes
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2022-12-22 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of appendix s/p OP and C/T
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Right thyroid nodules (up to 2.6cm).
    • S/P colon operation. Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity suspected tumor seeding. Ventral hernia with bowel loop herniation.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Liver cysts (up to 2.2cm).
    • Left renal stone (5mm).
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals.
    • Gallbladder stone (7mm).
    • Patency of portal vein.
    • Intact bony structures.
    • No ascites, nor enlarged lymph node.
    • No obvious extraluminal free air.
    • No abnormal density of heart.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • No abnormal density at bilateral lungs.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Some soft tissues in peritoneal cavity suspected tumor seeding.
• 2022-11-24 Clinical Dementia Rating, CDR
  • CDR score = 0.5
  • note: The CDR score ranges from 0 (no cognitive impairment) to 3 (severe dementia). A score of 0.5 indicates very mild dementia, 1 indicates mild dementia, 2 indicates moderate dementia, and 3 indicates severe dementia.
• 2022-11-24 Mini-Mental Status Examination, MMSE
  • MMSE score = 27
  • note: The total score ranges from 0 to 30. A higher score indicates better cognitive function.
• 2022-10-06 Needle Aspiration Cytology - thyroid
  • Negative - Benign follicular nodule
• 2022-09-26 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Appendiceal cancer s/p OP and C/T, Elalrged thyroid, Elevated CEA
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Visible chest
      • Cardiomegaly is noted.
      • Lobulated right thyroid lesions are found. Suggest regular sonogrpahy/aspiration if indicated.
      • The lung fields are clear.
      • Patent airway is found.
      • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
    • Abdomen
      • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted. The GB wall is not thikening.
      • s/p RLQ op.
      • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
      • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
      • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
      • No evidence of abnormal soft tissue mass at pelvic cavity.
      • No definite inguinal or pelvic sidewall LAP
  • Imp: s/p RLQ op.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor at RLQ.
    • Right thyroid lesions. Suggest regular follow up.
• 2022-09-07 SONO - thyroid
  • Autoimmune thyroid disease, multiple nodules
• 2022-06-29 CT - abdomen
  • History and Indication:
    • 20200823 CT: RLQ tumor with abdominal wall involvement, r/o appendix tumor or appendicitis with tumor formation.
    • 20200827 S/P right hemicolectomy: mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix with abscess, pT4N0Mx, stage: IIB. S/P C/T for FU
  • MD CT (Aquilion Prime SP) of the chest, abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. CT images with axial and coronal reformated isotropic images were obtained in non-contrast scan and portal venous phase scan after IV contrast injection.
  • FINDINGS:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
      • Ventral hernia in the midline lower pelvis with small bowel herniation.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one is measured about 2.2 cm in size at segment 8.
    • A calcified gallstone 6 mm is noted.
    • Prior CT identified1 a soft tissue nodule 6 mm in the middle mesentery is noted again, mild increasing in size to 8 mm.
    • There is no focal lesion in both lung and mediastinum.
      • Right lobe thyroid shows enlarged in size and few poor enhancing lesions (up to 2.3 cm). Left lobe and isthmus thyroid show few poor enhancing and few enhancing nodules. Nodular goiter is highly suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
        
    • Others
      • There is no focal abnormality in the biliary system, pancreas, spleen & both kidney.
      • There is no ascites or lymphadenopathy.
      • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
      • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
        
      • There is no evidence of intrinsic or extrinsic bladder mass.
      • There is no focal lesion in the omentum.
  • IMP:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-04-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of appendix s/p OP and C/T
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Right thyroid nodules (up to 2.6cm).
    • S/P colon operation. Ventral hernia with bowel loop herniation.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Liver cysts (up to 2.2cm).
    • Left renal stone (5mm).
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals.
    • Gallbladder stone (7mm).
    • Patency of portal vein.
    • Intact bony structures.
    • No ascites, nor enlarged lymph node.
    • No obvious extraluminal free air.
    • No abnormal density of heart.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • No abnormal density at bilateral lungs.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP: No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-01-21 Needle Aspiration Cytology - thyroid
  • Negative - Smears show colloid and benign follicular cells.
• 2021-12-30 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Reflux esophagitis LA grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, low body and antrum
    • Gastric shallow ulcers, antrum
  • Suggestion
    • Pursue CLO test result
• 2021-12-24 Whole body PET scan
  • A mild glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus near EG junction. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right pulmonary hilar region and in the soft tissues around bilateral shoulders and hip. Inflammatory process is more likely.
  • Inhomogenously increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the thyroid gland. The nature is to be determined (multinodular goiter? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Some focal areas of increased FDG accumulation in the colon. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2021-11-30 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Colon cancer, CEA gradually elevated
  • Abdominal and chest CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Chest:
      • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
      • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
      • Cardiomegaly is noted.
      • Patent airway is found.
      • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • s/p RAR. no evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
      • Left renal stone is found.
      • Ventral herniation from the mid-abdominal wall is found. No strangulation is found.
      • The spleen, liver, pancreas and adrenals are intact.
      • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
      • There is stone at dependent portion of GB. GB stone(s) are noted.
      • There is no ascites accumulation at abdominal cavity.
  • Imp:
    • s/p RAR. no evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
    • Left renal stone is found.
• 2021-09-13 MRI - liver, spleen
  • History and indication: Hx of appendeceal cancer s/p right hemicolectomy and C/T 2021-08-11 Abd CT mention a suspected cyst or mets in S6 of liver
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • S/P colon operation.
    • Bil. liver cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals and kidneys.
    • Gallbladder stones (2-3mm).
    • Patency of portal vein.
    • No ascites, nor enlarged lymph node.
    • No abnormal intensity in bilateral basal lungs.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation.
    • Bil. liver cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • Gallbladder stones (2-3mm).
• 2021-08-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and Indication:
    • 20200823 CT: RLQ tumor with abdominal wall involvement, suspected appendix tumor or appendicitis with tumor formation.
    • 20200827 S/P right hemicolectomy: mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix with abscess, pT4N0Mx, stage: IIB. S/P C/T for FU
  • FINDINGS:
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 1.1 cm in S6 liver (Srs:3 Img:64) that may be cyst or metastasis. Please correlate with sonography.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one is measured about 2.2 cm in size at segment 8.
    • A calcified gallstone 6 mm is noted.
  • IMP:
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 1.1 cm in S6 liver (Srs:3 Img:64) that may be cyst or metastasis. Please correlate with sonography.
• 2021-05-03 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 72 y/o female patient with R/O PERITONITIS
  • Impression:
    • S/P right hemicolectomy.
    • Gallbladder stone
    • Stationary of peritoneal nodules, up to 0.7cm.
    • R/O liver cysts.
    • Bilateral perirenal fatty infiltrates.
• 2021-05-03 CT - brain
  • Clinical history: 72 y/o female patient with R/O SDH.
  • Impression:
    • Brain atrophy.
    • R/O chronic sinusitis.
• 2021-05-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
• 2021-04-20 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (100 - 33) / 100 = 67.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67
  • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
  • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
  • Mild AR, TR
• 2021-04-19 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
• 2021-04-19 Flow Volume Loop
  • suspected mild restrictive ventilatory defect
• 2021-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: 72 y/o female patient with Appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis s/p receving right hemicolectomy on 2020-08-26, pT4aN0M1a, Stage IVA s/p chemotherapy.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • s/p right hemicolectomy.
    • Peritoneal nodules and stranding, mild in regression.
    • Gallbladder stone.
    • Several liver cysts. 2.4cm of the largest one in right lobe.
  • Impression
    • s/p right hemicolectomy
    • Peritoneal carcinomatosis, mild in regression
• 2021-03-04 Gynecologic Ultrasonography
  • EM: 4.8mm
• 2020-12-29 CT - abdomen
  • Post-op at colon with mesentery nodules and lymph nodes, suspected carcinomatosis.
  • Presecne of gallbladder stone.
  • Liver cysts, up to 2.4cm in right lobe.
• 2022-12-29, -11-10 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2020-09-22 MRI - liver, spleen
  • Liver and renal cysts (up to 2.3cm).
  • Prominent accessory p-duct.
• 2020-08-31 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • Mildly and non-focally increased radiotracer uptake in C-spine and lower L-spine, degenerative spine diseases may show such a picture.
  • Some areas of mildly increased radiotracer uptake in maxilla and mandible, dental lesions may show such a picture.
  • Probably degenerative joint lesions in shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, sacroiliac joints, and hips.
  • No definite evidence of osteoblastic skeletal metastasis by this bone scan.
• 2020-08-27 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Appendix, R’t hemicoloectomy — Mucinous adenocarcinoma with abscess
      
    • Resection margins, bilateral cutting end, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection — Negative for tumor metastasis (0/20)
      
    • Ascending colon, R’t hemicoloectomy — Free of tumor invasion
      
    • AJCC pathologic stage — pT4aN0 (if cM0), stage IIB
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: right hemicolectomy
      
    • Specimen site: ascending colon, terminal ileum and appendix
      
    • Specimen size: (a) A-colon: 22.5 x 5.5 cm; (b) Terminal ileum: 4.5 x 3.0 cm; (c) Appendix: 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm
      
    • Tumor size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm
      
    • Tumor location: appendix
      
    • Tumor appearance: mucinous tumor
      
    • Depth of invasion grossly: Visceral peritoneum
      
    • Representative sections as follows: A1: proximal A-colon margin, A2-A4: peri-tumor soft tissue, A5-A12 and A16-A20: tumor, A13: distal colon margin, A14-A15 and A21-A22: lymph node
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: mucinous adenocarcinoma
    • Histology Grade: G1-2: well to moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: Visceral peritoneum
      
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: absent
      
    • Perineural invasion: present
      
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: absent
      
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: Involved
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: negative (0/20)
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: N/A
      
    • Extranodal involvement: N/A
      
    • Pathological TNM Stage: pT4aN0, stage IIB
      
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: N/A
      
    • Additional pathologic findings: abscess formation
      
    • TNM descriptors: N/A
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A
      
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY
    • CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+) and MSH6(+) for tumor cells
• 2020-08-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (77.7 - 15.5) / 77.7 = 80.05%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 80.1
  • Septal hypertrophy. Dilated AsAO (40mm)
  • Normal RV & LV systolic function. No regional wall motion abnormalities.
  • Impaired LV relaxation.
  • Moderate tricuspid regurgitation.
  • Mild pulmonic regurgitation.
• 2020-08-24 Bronchodilator Test
  • Normal spirometry, without significant response to bronchodilator
• 2020-08-24 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis and duodenitis
    • Gastric and duodenal erosions
  • Suggestion
    • PPI therapy
    • No evident malignanct in UGI tract
• 2020-08-23 CT - abdomen
  • There is soft tissue tumor, 3.56cm in right lower abdomen with abdominal wall involvement, suspected appendix tumor or appendicitis with tumor formation.
  • There is skin tumor, 1.37cm in right lower abdominal wall.
  • Presence of gallbladder stone.
  • Hypodense lesions, up to 2.3cm in S8 of right liver, suspected liver cysts.
  • Ill-defined hypodensities in S6 liver, suggest further study.
• 2020-08-18 Gynecologic Ultrasonography
  • Bilateral adnexae: free
  • Subcutaneous mass: 59x39mm (no blood flow)

[consultation]

• 2021-03-04 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • This 72-year-old woman patient is a case of Appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis s/p receving right hemicolectomy on 2020-08-26, pT4aN0M1a, Stage IVA s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI, refractory with mesentery carcinomatosis, rT0N0M1c, stage IVB s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRU/Avastin. She was admitted for chemotherapy with Avastin(C5)/FOLFIRI(C6D1).
    • This time, for perineum mild bleeding. Now, for evlauate perineum bleeding dispose and therapy. Thank you.
  • A
    • PV: atrophic cervix, no obvious lesion
      • discharge: scanty
      • Sono: endometrium 4.8 mm.
    • IMP: vaginal spotting, but improved now
    • suggestion:
      • no obvious GYN problem now. Bleeding tendency or coagulopathy may be consider.
• 2021-01-26 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • This 72-year-old woman patinet is a case of Appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis s/p receving right hemicolectomy on 2020-08-26, pT4aN0M1a, Stage IVA s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI, refractory with mesentery carcinomatosis, rT0N0M1c, stage IVB s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRU/Avastin. She was admitted for chemotherapy.
    • Hoarseness developed in 2020/12. Now, for evaluate hoarseness examination and therapy. Thank you.
  • A
    • After evaluated via scope, we found bilateral vocal cord atrophy and bilateral vocal nodules.
    • We suggested our OPD f/U and the disease needed to receive operation (already explained to family)

[surgical operation]

• 2024-07-18
  • Operation
    • Ventral hernia repair
  • Finding
    • s/p lower midline incision
    • An incarcerated ventral hernia with a fascia defect below previous suprapubic incision scar, about 4*3cm in diameter
    • No gangreneous change of incacerated small bowel after reduction
    • Moderate adhesion of small bowel in the pelvic cavity
    • Drain: 15 Fr Blake drain *1 in situ
• 2024-07-10
  • Operation
    • Excision of abdominal soft tissue tumor, malignant
  • Finding
    • Recurrent metastatic abdominal wall malignant appendical tumor s/p biopsy
    • IOUS: subcutaneous tumor in right subumbilical region
    • Drain: 15 Fr Blake drain *1 in situ
• 2023-12-20
  • Operation
    • Cytoreductive surgery
    • HIPEC
    • Repair of ventral hernia
  • Finding
    • S/P lower midline incision with ventral hernia
      • Adhesion of small bowel was encountered.
      • Several scatted recurrent nodules were found in the abdominal wall, bowel loops and greater omentum
    • PCI: total = 3
      • [#] region – score
      • [0] central – 2
      • 1 RU – 0
      • 2 epigastrium – 0
      • 3 LU – 0
      • 4 left flank – 0
      • [5] LL – 0
      • [6] pelvis – 0
      • [7] RL – 0
      • [8] right flank – 0
      • [9] upper jejunum – 1
      • [10] lower jejunum – 0
      • [11] upper ileum – 0
      • [12] lower ileum – 0
    • HIPEC regimen
      • Mitomycin-C 35mg/m^2 as Dutch regimen with 3 fractions (1/2 -> 1/4 -> 1/4 every 30 minutes)
    • Drain: 15 Fr J-VAC x2 in the pelvic cavity and Morrison’s pouch
    • Biobank: tumor
• 2021-04-21
  • Operation
    • Laparoscopy adhesionolysis
    • Pelvic drainage
  • Finding
    • S/P right hemicoletomy with a midline incisional scar
    • Adhesion of greater omentum to abdominal wall
    • No gross peritoneal seedings and minimal ascites. Normal appearance of liver surface and stomach
    • Drain; 10Fr Blake drain *1, in the pelvic cavity.
    • Wound: treated with New Epi Plus, 5cc
• 2020-08-26
  • Operation
    • Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
  • Finding
    • A tumor mass over appendix with severe adhesion to omentum and right lower abdoinal wall; with localized abscess
    • Several small liver cysts in right lobe
    • Drain: 15Fr Blake x 1 in the pelvic cavity
    • Wound: treated with New Epi Plus (5cc)

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-08-12 - ramucirumab 8mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (Cyramza + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-18 - ………………………………… irinotecan 150mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 48hr (infusor) (Cyramza + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-03 - ramucirumab 8mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Cyramza + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-17 - ramucirumab 8mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Cyramza + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-23 - ramucirumab 8mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Cyramza + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-08 - ramucirumab 8mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Cyramza + FOLFIRI. Due to WBC 2700, ANC 1582, DC bolus 5-FU this time)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-25 - ramucirumab 8mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Cyramza + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-07 - ramucirumab 8mg/kg 500mg NS 250mL 1hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Cyramza + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-15 - ………………………………… irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

• 2023-12-20 - Mitonco (mitomycin-C) 35mg/m2 60mg NS 100mL 90min IP

• 2023-10-17 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-09-26 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-09-12 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-08-29 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-08-15 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-08-02 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-07-18 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-07-04 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-06-21 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-06-06 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-05-23 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-05-09 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-04-25 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-04-07 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)

• 2023-03-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-03-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-02-20 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-01-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2022-12-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2021-03-30 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 150mg/m2 270mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (_______ + FOLFIRI)

• 2021-03-16 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 150mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (_______ + FOLFIRI)

• 2021-03-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 260mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2021-02-17

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• 2020-12-15

• 2020-11-27

• 2020-11-10

• 2020-10-27

• 2020-10-13

• 2020-09-23

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2024-08-26

[rising CEA and CA199 with potential GI bleeding management]

CEA and CA199 levels have doubled since August, and an excision of an abdominal malignant soft tissue tumor was performed on 2024-07-10.

Additionally, HGB levels have been trending downward over the past quarter, possibly due to gastrointestinal bleeding (stool FOB positive on 2024-08-13). A transfusion was administered on 2024-08-25. If evidence of GI bleeding persists, the addition of PPI and/or tranexamic acid may be considered.

• 2024-08-21 CEA 1122.95 ng/mL

• 2024-08-06 CEA 1005.44 ng/mL

• 2024-06-13 CEA 386.22 ng/mL

• 2024-05-02 CEA 418.95 ng/mL

• 2024-04-22 CEA 362.09 ng/mL

• 2024-08-21 CA199 209.91 U/mL

• 2024-08-06 CA199 221.02 U/mL

• 2024-06-13 CA199 92.07 U/mL

• 2024-05-02 CA199 100.40 U/mL

• 2024-04-22 CA199 96.31 U/mL

• 2024-08-25 HGB 8.7 g/dL

• 2024-08-21 HGB 8.3 g/dL

• 2024-08-12 HGB 8.1 g/dL

• 2024-08-06 HGB 9.9 g/dL

• 2024-07-30 HGB 9.7 g/dL

• 2024-07-17 HGB 10.2 g/dL

• 2024-07-02 HGB 10.4 g/dL

• 2024-06-18 HGB 10.2 g/dL

• 2024-06-13 HGB 10.5 g/dL

• 2024-05-28 HGB 10.1 g/dL

• 2024-05-17 HGB 10.2 g/dL

• 2024-05-02 HGB 11.8 g/dL

2024-04-23

[CEA and CA199 trends support continued treatment]

Decreasing levels of the tumor markers CEA and CA199 have been observed.

Lab results from 2024-04-22 were grossly within normal limits, indicating no evidence of contraindications for proceeding with chemotherapy.

• 2024-04-22 CEA 362.09 ng/mL

• 2024-03-26 CEA 456.30 ng/mL

• 2024-04-22 CA199 96.31 U/mL

• 2024-03-26 CA199 117.22 U/mL

2024-04-09

Pathology results from the extensive resection of a soft tissue tumor on 2023-12-21 confirmed recurrent mucinous adenocarcinoma. A subsequent abdominal CT scan on 2024-01-19 suggested metastasis. Due to these findings, the treatment regimen was changed to Cyramza + FOLFIRI, initiated on 2024-02-15. Encouragingly, both CEA and CA199 tumor markers have shown a continuous decline since starting the new regimen, suggesting its effectiveness.

• 2024-03-26 CEA 456.30 ng/mL

• 2024-03-19 CEA 594.94 ng/mL

• 2024-02-26 CEA 942.43 ng/mL

• 2024-03-26 CA199 117.22 U/mL

• 2024-03-19 CA199 141.97 U/mL

• 2024-02-26 CA199 182.41 U/mL

However, while the bolus dose of 5-FU was omitted this time due to an ANC of 1582, please continue to monitor for any signs of infection.

• 2024-04-08 WBC 2.70 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-08 Neutrophil 58.6 %

2023-03-22

Between 2020-09 and 2021-03, the patient received bevacizumab + FOLFIRI, and her CEA levels remained within the normal range. After completing the FOLFIRI treatment, the CEA levels began to rise slowly, but no imaging evidence was found until a CT scan on 2022-12-22, which revealed soft tissues in the peritoneal cavity suspected to be tumor seeding. A new regimen of bevacizumab + FOLFOX was initiated on 2022-12-26, and a subsequent decrease in CEA levels was observed, suggesting the effectiveness of the new treatment.

• 2023-03-07 CEA 340.09 ng/mL
• 2023-01-11 CEA 397.81 ng/mL
• 2022-12-22 CEA 629.24 ng/mL
• 2022-11-24 CEA 543.06 ng/mL
• 2022-10-28 CEA 396.78 ng/mL
• 2022-09-26 CEA 231.52 ng/mL
• 2022-09-01 CEA 212.17 ng/mL
• 2022-08-04 CEA 142.37 ng/mL
• 2022-07-07 CEA 109.08 ng/mL
• 2022-06-09 CEA 86.83 ng/mL
• 2022-05-12 CEA 67.22 ng/mL
• 2022-04-07 CEA 42.21 ng/mL
• 2022-03-17 CEA 33.96 ng/mL
• 2022-02-18 CEA 24.00 ng/mL
• 2022-01-20 CEA 16.97 ng/mL
• 2021-12-24 CEA 16.37 ng/mL
• 2021-11-25 CEA 12.85 ng/mL
• 2021-10-28 CEA 8.01 ng/mL
• 2021-09-30 CEA 6.43 ng/mL
• 2021-09-03 CEA 5.21 ng/mL
• 2021-08-06 CEA 4.60 ng/mL
• 2021-07-08 CEA 4.52 ng/mL
• 2021-06-10 CEA 3.75 ng/mL
• 2021-03-17 CEA 4.00 ng/mL
• 2021-01-26 CEA 3.47 ng/mL
• 2020-12-29 CEA 2.89 ng/mL
• 2020-11-25 CEA 2.98 ng/mL
• 2020-10-27 CEA 2.87 ng/mL
• 2020-09-30 CEA 3.44 ng/mL

No medication reconciliation issue was identified in the patient.

701509127

240826

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-03 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: pancreatic cancer, ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, T4N2M0,stage: III, s/p FOLFIRINOX
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • A mass lesion, 3.1cm, in pancreatic body with SMA and portal vein encasement.
    • No definite tumor metastasis of the liver, spleen, and kidneys. Small liver cysts, up to 0.7cm.
    • No ascites, nor extraluminal free air.
    • No evidence of bowel obstruction.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
    • A calcified lesion (4.5cm) in pelvis, r/o calcified myoma.
  • Impression
    • Pancreatic cancer (3.1cm), stationary
• 2024-04-18 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • pancreatic cancer, ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, T4N2M0,stage: III, s/p FOLFIRINOX
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Pancreatic body cancer (3.1cm) with adjacent structures invasion (stable).
    • Liver cysts (up to 9mm).
    • Uterine tumor (4.4cm) with calcifications r/o myoma.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2024-01-04 MRI - pancreas
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Heterogeneous soft tissue mass at pancreatic body measuring 3.9cm in largest dimension is found. The lesion attached to celiac trunk. Pancreatic cancer is favored.
    • MRCP shows obliteration of the pancreatic duct at distal part is found.
    • Small lymph nodes are found inferior to the main pancreatic mass.
  • Imp:
    • Pancreatic cancer with celiac trunk invasion and regional lymph nodes
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2024-01-04 Patho - pancreas biopsy
  • Pancreas, endoscopic biopsy — Ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • The specimen submitted consists of multiple small strips of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled pancreas, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of ductal adenocarcinoma, composed of nests, cords, and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells in fibrous stroma. Focal glandular differentiation and mucin secretion are present.
• 2023-12-22 CT - abdomen
  • 20231218 CC: abdominal pain for 2-3 months.
  • History: She ever visited MacKay Memorial Hospital for aid.
  • EGD and sono at Cathay General Hospital was performed 2 months ago showed gastritis. Some drugs were given. But treatment was not effective.
  • Indication: chronic abdominal pain
  • Findings:
    • There is a poor enhancing mass 3.2 cm in the pancreatic body (Srs:301 Img:26) with posterior extension and direct invasion the Celiac trunk (up to 2.2 cm) (Srs:301 Img:21-25).
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic body with Celiac trunk invasion (T4) is highly suspected. Please correlate with CA199 and EUS-guided biopsy.
    • There are four enlarged nodes in the gastrohepatic ligament and the mesentery root that are c/w metastatic nodes (N2).
    • There is an ill-defined mild poor enhancing area in S8 of the liver (Srs:301 Img:11) that may be pseudo-lesion (flow artifact).
      • The differential diagnosis includes tumor. Please correlate with MRI.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 0.7 cm in S4).
    • There is a poor enhancing mass 5 cm in the uterus with multiple calcification component that is c/w myoma with fibroid.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic body with Celiac trunk invasion (T4) is suspected. Please correlate with CA199 and EUS-guided biopsy.
      • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for pancreatic cancer: T4N2M0; stage: III.
• 2023-12-19 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Gastric subepithelial lesion, antrum, PW.
    • Suspect external compression , upper body, PW.
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Further evaluation for gastric subepithelial lesion and external compression

[MedRec]

• 2024-01-21 ~ 2024-01-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • pancreatic cancer, ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, T4N2M0,stage: III, s/p FOLFIRINOX
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • constipation
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX Q2W
  • Present illness
    • [omitted] And she complainted lower back pain, so gave OxyNorm for pain control. Anti-Hbc: reactive on 2024/01/11, s/p Vemlidy. The port-a catheter was insertion on 2024/01/18.
    • Under the impression of pancreatic cancer, ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, T4N2M0,stage: III, s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX.
    • This time, she is admitted for C1D1 chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX on 2024/01/21.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received C1D1 chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (Irino by self-paid, and the dose decreased 20% due to first chemotherapy) on 1/22-1/24, Vemlidy for Anti-HBc: reactive, Imperam for vomiting. After chemotherapy, smoothly without obvious side effect. She was discharged on 1/25 24 under stable condition, and the OPD will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacolyl 10mg) 2# PRNQD RECT
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# Q8H
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
• 2024-01-01 ~ 2024-01-05 POMR Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Functional dyspepsia
  • CC
    • Admitted for pancreatic tumor survey
  • Present illness
    • This 72-year-old woman’s medical history was unremarkable. Since 3 months ago, she has developed abdominal pain that radiates to the back. She went to Cathay General Hospital and MacKay Memorial Hospital to hava examinations and gastritis was diagnosed. Some medications were prescribed but did not releive her symptoms. On 2023/12/18, she came to our OPD. Abdominal CT was performed and revealed suspected adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic body with Celiac trunk invasion (T4N2M0). Her CA199 level was also found to be elevated (1367.28).
    • Under the impression of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, she is admitted for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient had a EUS-guide biopsy on 2024/01/03, and MRI of pancreas on 2024/01/04. The MRI results suggested pancreatic cancer with celiac trunk invasion and regional lymph nodes. Pathology results of the biospy revealed ductal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated. Adequate pain control was prescribed. She will be discharged today, and will be informed with the further treatment plan at the OPD next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2450mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-02 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2450mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2450mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 185mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 410mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2460mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-31 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 185mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 410mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2470mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 185mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 410mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2470mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 185mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 410mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-28 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2470mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-28 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-28 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2445mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 85mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 75%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

Chemotherapy regimens for metastatic pancreatic cancer: FOLFIRINOX - 2024-02-16 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F79571

• Cycle length: 14 days.

• Regimen

  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 180 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 400 mg/m2 IV bolus
    • Give undiluted (50 mg/mL) as a slow IV push over five minutes (administer immediately after leucovorin).
    • Day 1
  • FU
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours (begin immediately after FU IV bolus). To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

Modified FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer - 2024-02-16 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F109546

• Cycle length: 14 days.

• Regimen

  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS or D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 150 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL NS or D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours. To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

==========

2024-08-26

[stable disease and consistent CA199 levels under FOLFIRINOX]

A CT scan on 2024-08-03, compared to 2024-04-18, showed stable disease. CA-199 levels have remained around 500 U/mL over the past 2 months, and other lab results on 2024-08-24 were generally normal. The patient is tolerating the FOLFIRINOX regimen well, and no medication issues have been identified.

• 2024-08-16 CA-199 (NM) 520.440 U/ml
• 2024-08-09 CA-199 (NM) 455.990 U/ml
• 2024-07-05 CA-199 (NM) 528.090 U/ml
• 2024-06-14 CA-199 (NM) 491.840 U/ml
• 2024-05-29 CA-199 (NM) 705.410 U/ml
• 2024-05-07 CA-199 (NM) 739.420 U/ml

2024-05-10

Abdominal CT scan performed on 2024-04-18, revealed stable pancreatic body cancer without further invasion into adjacent structures. Additionally, lab results showed a continued decline in CA-199 levels. These findings suggest that the current FOLFIRINOX treatment regimen is still effective.

• 2024-05-07 CA-199 (NM) 739.420 U/ml
• 2024-04-16 CA-199 (NM) 918.060 U/ml
• 2024-04-02 CA-199 (NM) 1251.550 U/ml
• 2024-03-19 CA-199 (NM) 1743.600 U/ml
• 2024-03-05 CA-199 (NM) 2685.200 U/ml

No medication discrepancies were identified.

2024-03-29

[clearance for 4th FOLFIRINOX session based on lab results]

Laboratory tests conducted on 2024-03-28 showed all key indicators, including blood counts, electrolytes, and liver and kidney functions, were grossly within normal ranges, allowing for the 4th session of FOLFIRINOX to proceed without medical objections.

A comprehensive examination of the patient’s medication list in both the HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases confirmed consistency and accuracy.

2024-03-07

[reconciliation]

The CA-199 level has declined relative to the previous month’s data. Laboratory results from 2024-03-06 were generally within normal limits, leading to the administration of the third cycle of FOLFIRINOX on the same day.

• 2024-03-05 CA-199 (NM) 2685.200 U/ml
  
• 2024-02-06 CA-199 (NM) 3521.000 U/ml

A thorough review of the HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases revealed no discrepancies in medication.

2024-02-16

[rising CA-199 in newly-started FOLFIRINOX Regimen, further investigation needed. unremarkable labs & no med discrepancies]

This patient initiated FOLFIRINOX treatment in late 2024-01 and the current hospitalization pertains to the second cycle. While other lab findings on 2024-02-15 were unremarkable and no medication discrepancies were identified, ongoing elevation of the tumor marker CA-199 warrants further investigation.

• 2024-02-06 CA-199 (NM) 3521.000 U/ml
• 2024-01-16 CA-199 (NM) 2048.960 U/ml
• 2023-12-26 CA-199 1367.280 U/mL

700685525

240825

[lab data]

Bone marrow cell morphology and cell count

• 2023-10-24 Clinical diagnosis AML
  
• 2023-10-24 Gross: Marrow +
  
• 2023-10-24 Cellularity Hyper-mod.
  
• 2023-10-24 Fat componemt -
  
• 2023-10-24 Megakaryocyte dist absent.
  
• 2023-10-24 M/E ↑
  
• 2023-10-24 M/E(/) 95/5
  
• 2023-10-24 sites lliac. post. R
  
• 2023-10-24 type Aspiration
  
• 2023-10-24 specimen condition adequate
  
• 2023-10-24 smear good
  
• 2023-10-24 Myeloblast 81 %
  
• 2023-10-24 N.Myeloblast 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 N.Meta 1,5 %
  
• 2023-10-24 N.Band 2.5 %
  
• 2023-10-24 N.Seg. 3.0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Eo.Myeloblast 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Eo.Meta 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Eo.Band 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Eo.Seg. 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Baso 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Promyelo. 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Mono. 1 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Mo.blast 2 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Mo.promono. 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Mo.mature 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Lympho 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Lym.blast 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Lym.promono. 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Lym.mature 3 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Plasma Cell 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Pro-eyth. B 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Normoblast 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Nor.Baso 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Nor.polych 0 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Nor.ortho. 4 %
  
• 2023-10-24 Peroxidase Positive
  
• 2023-10-24 LAP -
  
• 2023-10-24 CAE Positive
  
• 2023-10-24 ANAE Negative
  
• 2023-10-24 Iron stain -
  
• 2023-10-24 PAS -
  
• 2023-10-24 Other stains -
  
• 2023-10-24 Description AML
  
• 2023-10-24 Comments AML CAE positive

Hepatitis B and C

• 2023-10-23 HBsAg Nonreactive
  
• 2023-10-23 HBsAg (Value) 0.74 S/CO
  
• 2023-10-23 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2023-10-23 Anti-HBc-Value 4.40 S/CO
  
• 2023-10-23 Anti-HBs 356.92 mIU/mL
  
• 2023-10-23 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2023-10-23 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-01 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, s/p allo-PBSCT, biopsy — marked hypocellularity.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with <2 % cellularity and rare lymphoplasmacytoid cells.
  • IHC stains: CD117:(-); CD34:(-); MPO:(-), CD61:(-); CD71:(rare isolated cells).
• 2024-07-26 STR DNA fingerprint
  • 100 % Recipient’s Type
• 2023-10-24 Cardiac Catheterization
  • We perform PICC at cath room.
    • Under the peripheral echo guiding, we successful pucnture left basilic vein successful. Fluroscopy revealed the wire in true lumin. Micro-sheath was advanced. PICC catheter was implanted into SVC under the fluroscopy.
    • Total into 36 cm and fix 14cm at left upper am.
  • SvO2 was also check, it revealed 62. Estimated Fick Cardiac index 2.51 L/min/m2 and cardiac output 4.03 L/min.
• 2023-10-23 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — acute myeloid leukemia.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 90% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 2:1. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes and many blasts. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 50%; CD34: 50 %; MPO: 60%, CD61: 5 %; CD71: 35% (of the nucleated cells).

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-23 ~ 2024-08-25 POMR Chest Medicine Su WenLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapsed/refractory acute myeloblastic leukemia, FLT/ITD mutated type. Induction 7+3 chemotherapy since 2023/10/25-10/31
    • Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia
    • Septic shock
    • Postive of anti-HBc
    • Hickman insertion on 2024/06/24
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters insertion on 2024/08/14
    • Antibiotic - induced of Cefim neurological symptoms
  • CC
    • for allo-PBSCT
  • Present illness
    • This is a 43 years-old female, who has myoma /p op in 17 years ago at Cardinal Tien Hospital. According to the patient describe, her physical exam from office showed abnormal blood data, but she not care on 2023/08. She suffered from fever since 2023/10/19, and easy gums bleeding, so she went to Cardinal Tien Hospital for help.
    • At Cardinal Tien Hospital, the lab of CBC/DC showed leucocytosis (WBC: 34800/uL), anemia (Hb: 5.6g/dL), so gave blood transfusion with LPRBC 4U. Due to the personal reason, she was transferred to our ER. Bone marrow pathology showed acute myeloid leukemia. IHC stains: CD117: 50%; CD34: 50 %; MPO: 60%, CD61: 5 %; CD71: 35% (of the nucleated cells) on 2023/10/23. PICC was done by CV man.
    • Induction chemotherapy as 7+3 regimen (Ara-C and Daunorubicin) on 2023/10/25-10/31. Mutation of Flt-3-ITD was detected.
    • Rydapt 2023/11/01-2023/11/14
    • Posaconazole 2023/10/25-2023/11/14.
    • HLABCD data was check on 2023/11/09.
    • Reinduction chemotherapy as C2 7+3 (Ara-C and Daunorubicin) since 10/25-10/31.
    • Posaconazole 3# qd since 11/29-12/19. Rydapt 1# bid since 12/06-12/19.
    • Follow up BM on 2024/01/09, report showed Acute myeloid leukemia also noted.
    • Consolidation chemo as C3 2+5 (Ara-C and Daunorubicin) on 2024/01/10-01/14.
    • Baraclude 0.5mg 1# qdac postive of anti-HBc.
    • Follow up bone marrow on 2024/02/20, report showed acute myelogenous leukemia present.
    • Change newly chemo as C1 HD Ara-C q12h qod on 2024/02/21, 23, 25.
    • Hydrea 1# for refractory AML with higher WBC control, but in vain.
    • Chemo as MEC regimen D1-D4 since 2024/04/16-04/19.
    • BM repeat for follow up on 04/18, report showed acute myelogenous leukemia. IHC stains:  CD117: 50%; CD34: 25 %; MPO: 80%, CD61: 15 %; CD71: < 5% (of the nucleated cells).
    • IPP meeting was done on 2024/04/24, patient agree received allo-PBSCT (her son) and arrange planning on 2024/06/04.
    • She received Gilteritinib 3# qd since 2024/05/06 and blood routine and bone marrow study on 2024-06-18 showed partial response.
    • This time, she was admitted for haploidentical son RD-allo-PBSCT with her FLT-3-ITD muytation refractory AML in partial response and she denied fullness in recently days on 2024/06/23.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received hickman insertion at first, ID/OS/CVS/NST were consulted for survey.
    • Dilantin 100mg tid 7 days before Busulfan till 1 day after last dose.
    • Antibiotics and antifungus during hospitalization.
    • Chemotherpay as Fludarabine since 06/28-07/02 and Busulfan since 06/29-07/01.
    • RT with TBI on 07/02-07/03, fever once on 07/02, so we shift oral Cravit to Cefepime current treatment.
    • Halopiridol 0.5# prnbid for severe vomit during TBI.
    • Haploidentical HSCT stem cell infusion on 07/04 (day 0).
    • Chemo as Endozan and Mesna on 07/07-07/08.
    • Tacrlimus and MMF since 07/09.
    • Fentanyl 12mcg 1 patch for severe sore-throat and PPN supplement for poor intake, she received NG tube insertion for nutrition in BMT room.
    • As protocol, antifungus as Mycamine 100mg qd + Flu-D 1# qd, Nystatin 3ml qid, antivirus as Acyclovir 250mg q8h and antibiotics as Mepem and Neomycin combination prophylaxis treatment.
    • Unfortunately, her neutropenia without recovery, so the bone marrow was done on 2024/08/01, pathology showed marked hypocellularity. STR-DNA showed 100% Recipient’s type, so she need do the 2nd haploidentical HSCT later.
    • Thus, her left arm swelling and erythematous, suspect PICC infection. As the same time, SM bacteremia was noted and BP drop on 2024/08/17.
    • Due to left arm suspect compartment syndrome, so we comfirm CVS for remove PICC, the tip culture also showed SM, but Cravit (MIC = R). We comfirm ID man Dr. Peng, who suggested keep Cravit, Zyvox and add Minocycline combination treatment.
    • Frequency blood trasfusion for refractary anemia and thrombocytopenia.
    • PPN supplement and NS hydration for dehydration and oliguia.
    • CVC catheter was insertion over right neck on 2024/08/23.
    • Levophed titration for SBP 75-80mmHg and Oxygen escalated to A/M 50% supplement.
    • Due to critical condition with irritable, so she need transfer to MICU for management therapy on 2024/08/23.
    • After transfer to ICU, O2 therapy and kept antiboltic as Cravit (since 08/19) plus Minocycline (since 08/21) were prescribed for according to PICC tip culture and blood cultutre grewed SM.
    • The blood culture grewed Staphylococcus epidermidis, Zyvox (since 08/19) was prescribed.
    • Adequate fluid supply for hydration, Albumin IV infusion (by payment) and vasopressin agent as Levophed titration were given for shock status.
    • Poor appetite and malnutrition, Albumin IV infusion combine TPN as SmofKalbiven titration.
    • ANC:0, G-CSF 300mcg/qd was given and isolation. Correct imbalance of electrolyte and blood transfusion for correct pancytopenia.
    • Well explain prognosis condistion and treatment programs to patient and her family, they understood and kept on present treatment.
    • Coma status and unstable of blood pressure with air hungar respiratory pattern were also note. Ventialtor full setting and FiO2 100% supply.
    • Oliguria and unstable of blood pressure, the blood gas showed severe metabolic acidosis with hyperkalemia.
    • NPO with adequate fluid supply for hydration and high dose vasopressin agent as Levophed plus Pitressin pump titration.
    • Jusomin total 16 amp iv injection then maintain Jusomin pump titration and D50W + Insulin iv infusion q6h were given.
    • Blood transfusion as LRP, LPRBC and FFP for correct anemia and pancytopenia with shock status.
    • Well explain prognosis condition and highly mortalety rate to patient family, they understood and decide refused cardiomassage/cardioversion.
    • The patient was pronouncement expired at 16:47pm in 2024-08-25.
• 2024-07-15 ProgressNote
  • Objective
    • Oral: mucositis grade 3, very much saliva
    • Chest: no coarse, SpO2 96% under room air
    • Heart: tachycardia
    • Abd: soft, no tenderness, hyperactive bowel sound
    • Limbs: warm, no dry skin
    • PICC over right arm, clear
    • Hickman over right neck, function well
    • BW 57.7kg -> 56.4kg -> 56kg -> 55kg -> 57kg -> 56.5kg
    • I/O +1539g   
  • Problem #1: refractory AML
    • Assessment:
      • Day 12
      • neutropenic fever
    • Plan:
      • Antibiotics as Neomycin 1# qid + Mepem 1g q8h + Add Targocid 600mg q12h * 2 days and qd for 7 days
      • Antifungus as Mycamine 100mg qd + Nystatin 3ml qid
      • Antivirus as Acyclovir 250mg q8h
      • LPBRC 2u + LRP 2u st
      • GCSF 300mcg QD  till WBC > 4000/uL
      • CellCept250 mg/cap (Mycophenolate mofetil) 3.5cap tid
      • Prograf 1mg/cap (Tacrolimus) 1# bid
      • Pain control with Durogesic 12mcg Q3D
      • Add Lidocaine 1 puff EXT prn
      • Monitor painful condition
• 2024-07-14 Weekly Summary
  • This week, she receoved Tacrlimus and MMF since 7/9.
  • Fentanyl 12mcg 1 patch for severe sore-throat.
  • PPN supplement for days, but poor intake also noted, so she received NG tube insertion.
  • Now, keep antifungus as Mycamine 100mg qd + Flu-D 1# qd, Nystatin 3ml qid, antivirus as Acyclovir 250mg q8h and antibiotics as Mepem and Neomycin treatment.
• 2024-07-13 Off Service Note
  • She receoved chemotherapy and stem cell infusion, keep Tacrlimus and MMF since 7/9. Fentanyl 12mcg 1 patch for severe sore-throat. NG feeding now.
• 2024-07-07 Weekly Summary
  • After admission, she received hickman insertion at first, ID/OS/CVS/NST were consulted for survey.
  • Dilantin 100mg tid 7 days before Busulfan till 1 day after last dose.
  • Antibiotics and antifungus during hospitalization.
  • Chemotherpay as Fludarabine since 6/28-7/2 and Busulfan since 6/29-7/1.
  • RT with TBI on 7/2-7/3, fever once on 7/2, so we shift oral Cravit to Cefepime current treatment.
  • Halopiridol 0.5# prnbid for severe vomit during TBI.
  • Stem cell infusion on 7/4 (day0).
  • Chemo as Endozan and Mesna on 7/7-7/8.
  • Now, keep monitor general condition.
• 2024-07-06 Off Service Note
  • Antibiotic as Cefepime 1g q8h + Neomycin 1# qid and antifungus as mycamine 100mg qd
  • Antivirus as Acyclovir 250mg q8h
  • Encourage the patient to get out of bed and move around more often
  • Chemo as Endoxan 35mg/kg qd on 7/7-7/8, Mesna 12mg/kg at 0, 4, 8 hr on 7/7-7/8
  • Arrange Tarcolimus and MMF on 7/9
• 2024-07-04 ProgressNote
  • Day 0
  • stem cell from her son
  • dornor 700943087 A+
  • receptor 700685525 A+
  • stem cell infusion at 10:19 ~ 10:30, 2024/07/04
  • total 8.6x10^6/kg
• 2023-10-21 SOAP MER He YaoCan
  • preliminary impression: C95.90 Leukemia, unspecified not having achieved remission

[consultation]

• 2024-06-25 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • This is a 43 years-old female and relapsed/refractory acute myeloblastic leukemia, FLT/ITD mutated type.
    • Induction 7+3 chemotherapy since 2023/10.
    • This time. she was admitted for haploidentical son RD-allogenous PBSCT, arrange day 0 in 7/4. We need your help for management.
  • A
    • 43-year-old AML female patient is admitted for allogeneic PBSCT.
    • Please follow up the protocol for bacteremia prophylaxis with Cravit and anti-fungal prophylaxis with Mycamine.
• 2024-06-24 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 43 years-old female has relapsed/refractory acute myeloblastic leukemia, FLT/ITD mutated type. We need your help for check oral before haploidentical son RD-allogenous PBSCT.
  • A
    • We have examined the patient’s oral cavity via radiographic dental exam and clinical check-up
    • grossly no deep carious tooth or large decay was noticed.
    • plan:
      • explain the findings to the patient
      • oral hygiene instruction
• 2024-06-24 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 43 years-old female and relapsed/refractory acute myeloblastic leukemia, FLT/ITD mutated type. Induction 7+3 chemotherapy since 2023/10. This time. she was admitted for haploidentical son RD-allogenous PBSCT. We need your help for TBI 200cGy/2fr in 7/2-7/3.
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For total body irradiation (TBI) due to AML prepared for bone marrow transplantation
      • PI: The patient suffered from relapsed/refractory acute myeloblastic leukemia, FLT/ITD mutated type. Induction 7+3 chemotherapy since 2023/10. This time. she was admitted for haploidentical son RD-allogenous PBSCT. Consulted for TBI.
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 0
      • Pathology (S2023-20963, 2023-10-25): Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — acute myeloid leukemia. IHC stains: CD117: 50%; CD34: 50%; MPO: 60%, CD61: 5%; CD71: 35% (of the nucleated cells).
      • Pathology (S2023-23676, 2023-12-01): Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — acute myeloid leukemia
      • Pathology (S2024-00615, 2024-01-11): Bone marrow, biopsy — Acute myeloid leukemia
      • Pathology (S2024-03134, 2024-02-22): Bone marrow, iliac, clinically: AML s/p CT, biopsy — acute myelogenous leukemia present. IHC stains: CD117: 10-15%; CD34: 10-15%; MPO: 40%, CD61: 5-10%; CD71: 40% (of the nucleated cells).
      • Pathology (S2024-07704, 2024-04-24): Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — acute myelogenous leukemia. IHC stains: CD117: 50%; CD34: 25%; MPO: 80%, CD61: 15 %; CD71: <5% (of the nucleated cells).
    • A: Acute myelogenous leukemia, s/p chemotherapy, not having achieved remission.
    • P: TBI is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: bone marrow transplantation
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: total body
      • Technique: 2D
      • Preliminary planning dose: 200cGy/2 fractions on 2024-7-2, and 200cGy/2 fractions on 2024-7-3.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of total body irradiation were well explained to the patient and her daughter again. The patient understand and agree to receive total body irradiation. The TBI will be scheduled on 2024-7-2 ~ 2024-7-3.
• 2024-06-24 Vascular Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 43 years-old female and relapsed/refractory acute myeloblastic leukemia, FLT/ITD mutated type. Induction 7+3 chemotherapy since 2023/10. This time. she was admitted for haploidentical son RD-allogenous PBSCT, arrange day 0 in 7/4. We need your help for hickman insertion.
  • A
    • I have had the pleasure of involving with this patient’s care. In brief, She is a 44 year old female seen in consultation for opinion regarding treatment options for permcath insertion for BMT access.
    • The pt’s hx/Dx was noted for Acute myeloblastic leukemia
    • Lab/CXR reviewed.
    • Permcath insertion will be arranged on R’t side on 20240624 under LA
• 2024-01-08 Cardiology
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has AML need your help for one-way PICC today.
  • A
    • This patient is a case of AML, I’m consulted for PICC one way. We will arrange PICC today if patient agree it
    • SvO2 was also check, it revealed 72 %.
      • Estimated Fick Cardiac index 3.49 L/min/m2 (normal cardiac index range 2.6~4.2 L/min/m2)
      • Estimated Fick cardiac output 5.41 L/min. (nomral cardiac output range 5~6 L/min)
• 2023-10-24 Cardiology
  • Q
    • The 43 y/o woman has newly diagnosis of AML, so we need your help for PICC one-way insertion.
  • A
    • This patient is a case of AMI. We arrange PICC today
    • SvO2 was also check, it revealed 62. Estimated Fick Cardiac index 2.51 L/min/m2 and cardiac output 4.03 L/min.

[MultiTeam]

• 2024-06-28 Multi-disciplinary Recommendations - Psycho-oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2024-06-23
  • Reason for Consultation: Other: Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
  • Conclusion:
    • S
      • Visited on 6/26, accompanied by her daughter, the patient mentioned that currently, her daughter accompanies the patient as she is on summer vocation, allowing her husband to work. Her son, who donated bone marrow just after the Chinese New Year, rested for a few days and then returned to school. Everything timed perfectly, and she expressed to her son that just as she gave her son life, her son has given it back to her.
      • Currently, she feels no discomfort, her cough has improved before finishing the medications from last discharge, and her appetite is good, especially at home where she can cook for herself, enjoying hamburgers with two eggs for breakfast and gaining 4 kg.
      • However, this hospitalization feels more tiring, possibly due to discomfort from the Hickman tube placement the day before, often falling asleep, waking up to walk around, and waking up about three times at night due to noises next door and nurse visits, but she manages to fall back asleep after using the restroom and listens to music and Buddhist scriptures, which help her sleep well.
    • O
      • Acute myelomonocytic leukemia, pre-allogeneic stem cell transplant, donor is her son, family meeting on 4/24; admitted on 6/23.
    • I
      • Supporting the patient’s psychological preparation, encouraging her to maintain his appetite and activity levels.
    • AP
      • The patient remains optimistic about the prognosis, actively cooperating with the treatment, with good support; continued care as needed.
    • Consulted by psychologist Huang XiaoFang.
  • Responder: Huang XiaoFang
  • Response Date: 2024-06-27 09:46
  • Doctor’s response:
    • 06/28 10:45 Gao WeiYao: Proceed as recommended.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-16 - [mitoxantrone 10mg/m2 15mg NS 100mL 10min + etoposide 100mg/m2 158mg NS 400mL 1hr + cytarabine 1000mg/m2 1584mg NS 500mL 2hr] D1-4
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-4
• 2024-02-21 - cytarabine 3000mg/m2 4700mg NS 500mL Q12H D1,3,5 (HD Ara-C)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1,3,5
• 2024-01-10 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 69mg NS 100mL 10min D1-2 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 154mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2023-11-29 - idarubicin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 154mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7
• 2023-10-25 - idarubicin 10mg/m2 16mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabine 100mg/m2 163mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7

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2024-08-16

Lab results

• 2024-08-15 CMV viral load assay 319 IU/mL
  
• 2024-08-15 CMV viral load assay 157 IU/mL

The CMV viral load has tested positive. Several agents are available for systemic CMV therapy, including ganciclovir, valganciclovir, foscarnet, and cidofovir. However, the latter two are not available at this hospital. Below are the two available treatment options for your consideration:

• CGANC01 - Ganciclovir Injection 500mg/vial (ganciclovir)
• KVALC01 - Valcyte F.C 450mg/tab (valganciclovir)

2024-08-14

[ongoing management of pancytopenia post-allo PBSCT]

The patient remains in a state of pancytopenia, with the allo PBSCT blood stem cells not yet fully restoring expected function (2024-07-26 STR DNA fingerprint showed 100% recipient’s type). The patient continues to receive G-CSF, transfusions, and antibiotics. Renal function remains stable, though liver enzyme levels are showing signs of increase. BaoGan (silymarin) might be beneficial. No other issues with the current medication regimen have been identified.

• 2024-08-07 ALT 112 U/L
• 2024-07-30 ALT 54 U/L
• 2024-07-22 ALT 47 U/L
• 2024-07-15 ALT 40 U/L

2024-08-02

[verifying blood draw times for correct trough concentrations - tacrolimus TDM]

According to HIS5 nursing medication records, the first dose on 2024-08-01 was administered at 09:23, with the system showing the blood draw time at 10:12. If the measurement is intended to obtain the trough concentration, the correct blood draw time should be within half an hour before administration. Please verify the accuracy of the blood draw time.

If the system’s recorded time is incorrect but the actual blood draw time was accurate, it is recommended to increase the dose of Prograf (tacrolimus 1mg) to 5# BID to achieve the target concentration range of 5 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL.

[confirming accurate blood draw times in isolation room procedures]

After a phone call with the primary nurse, it was confirmed that the actual blood draw time was accurate. The delay in barcode scanning was due to the inconvenience of leaving the isolation room at the time of the blood draw.

2024-07-29

[evaluating tacrolimus dosage for optimal concentration and monitoring WBC levels]

There is currently no record of diarrhea (diarrhea has resolved). The tacrolimus level increased to 4.4 ng/mL on 2024-07-29, which is closer to the lower limit of the recommended range of 5 ng/mL. According to the nursing medication and TDM records, the blood draw was conducted approximately 4 hours before the medication administration. If the records are accurate, the actual trough concentration might be even lower.

Increasing Prograf (tacrolimus 1mg) to 5# BID could be considered to reach the recommended concentration range. Alternatively, the dosage may remain unchanged, but the patient should be closely monitored for any signs of acute graft-versus-host disease based on clinical status.

WBC levels have dropped again, and filgrastim administration is ongoing.

• 2024-07-29 WBC 0.07 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-27 WBC 0.11 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-25 WBC 0.19 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-23 WBC 0.21 x10^3/uL

2024-07-26

[transfusion update and acute GVHD considerations]

Another transfusion of LPRBC and LRP was conducted on 2024-07-25 to replenish deficient HGB and PLT levels. The WBC count was 0.19 x10^3/uL, still below the target value, so filgrastim 300ug is being administered daily.

According to the progress note, the patient experienced diarrhea 7-8 times yesterday, which might indicate gastrointestinal symptoms of acute GVHD. If confirmed, adjusting tacrolimus to meet the recommended trough level may be considered.

2024-07-23

[Monitoring Post-Transplant WBC Recovery and Tacrolimus Levels]

Today (2024-07-23) marks day 19 since the transplantation. An increase in WBC count is now evident. Liver and kidney function indicators are generally within normal ranges. However, recent tacrolimus levels have not reached the recommended range, and a dosage increase might be considered.

• 2024-07-23 WBC 0.21 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-22 WBC 0.08 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-21 WBC 0.05 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-20 WBC 0.02 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-19 WBC 0.02 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-18 WBC 0.02 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-17 WBC 0.01 x10^3/uL

2024-07-22

[adjusting tacrolimus dosage for optimal levels - TDM]

The patient is currently on Prograf (tacrolimus 1mg) 3# BID. A trough level test on 2024-07-22 showed 2.8 ng/mL, which is below the recommended range of 5-20 ng/mL. The dosage might be increased to 4# BID to reach the target level and reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease.

2024-07-17

[management of oral ulceration (tongue tie) in this neutropenic patient

]

The patient has developed an ulcer on the tongue tie. Currently, she is still in a neutropenic phase, which makes the use of Nincort Oral Gel (triamcinolone), due to its immunosuppressive effects, not recommended as it could further elevate the risk of infections. An alternative could be Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) for oral rinsing and oropharyngeal decontamination.

2024-07-15

[managing suboptimal tacrolimus trough levels in GVHD]

Tacrolimus is used for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) management.

• for prevention:
  • Oral: Transition from IV to immediate-release oral tacrolimus at a 1:4 ratio. Convert the total daily IV dosage by multiplying by four and administer it in two divided doses every 12 hours.
  • IV: Start with 0.03 mg/kg/day based on lean body weight as a continuous infusion, beginning at least 24 hours before stem cell infusion and continuing until oral medication is feasible.
• for treatment:
  • Oral: Immediate release at 0.06 mg/kg administered twice daily.
  • IV: Maintain the initial dose of 0.03 mg/kg/day as a continuous infusion.

For this patient, the initial oral tacrolimus should have been calculated as 0.12 mg/kg/day times 56 kg, equaling 6.72 mg/day. The actual regimen was 1mg twice daily (2mg total per day), with a trough level on 2024-07-12 of 1.3 ng/mL, which is below the recommended range of 5-20 ng/mL. It is advised to increase the dose to 3# BID and recheck the trough level 3 days after this adjustment.

The findings presented in the article provide evidence to support the aforementioned recommendation. “Early Post-Transplantation Tacrolimus Levels Correlate with Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation from Related and Unrelated Donors” - https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/128/22/3429/97989/Early-Post-Transplantation-Tacrolimus-Levels

• Study:
  • This research examined the relationship between early blood levels of tacrolimus (a medication) and the risk of a specific complication (acute Graft-versus-Host Disease, aGVHD) after stem cell transplants (HCT).
• Finding:
  • Low tacrolimus levels (less than 5 ng/ml) during weeks 3-4 after transplant significantly increased the risk of aGVHD in patients receiving transplants from related or matched unrelated donors.
• Confirmation:
  • This study confirms that other factors, like a higher HCT-CI score and donor type, also influence aGVHD risk.
• Impact:
  • These findings help determine appropriate minimum levels for tacrolimus and highlight the importance of close monitoring and dosage adjustments, especially during the transition to outpatient care (weeks 3-4 post-transplant).

2024-04-24

[CMV prevention strategies in allogeneic transplant for AML]

Today at 10:00 in the ward meeting room, the attending physician Dr Gao conducted a family meeting for this patient with AML, detailing the risks of allogeneic transplantation and its significance as a treatment option.

Regarding CMV infection prevention discussed during the meeting, I have gathered the following information, which may be useful for the attending physician and nurse practitioner for reference.

UpToDate suggests that for CMV prevention - initial (induction) pre-emptive therapy, one of the following agents may be used:

• Ganciclovir (available) 5 mg/kg IV every 12 hours

• Valganciclovir (available) 900 mg orally twice daily is an acceptable alternative for patients who can tolerate oral therapy, especially in patients at low risk for CMV disease and who have low viral loads

• Foscarnet (not available in this hospital) 60 mg/kg IV every 8 hours is an alternative for patients who cannot take ganciclovir or valganciclovir

• Letermovir (available, temporary purchase item) is a potential alternative that has considerably less toxicity. It has not been studied for this indication in HCT recipients, but, in a phase IIa study in renal transplant recipients, letermovir pre-emptive therapy was found to be promising.

• Maribavir (not available in this hospital) is a potential alternative to valganciclovir with similar efficacy but has more gastrointestinal toxicity and less myelosuppression.

2023-10-26

[initiating posaconazole treatment]

According to the Sanford Guide, posaconazole should be administered with a loading dose of 300 mg BID for two doses, then switching to a maintenance dose of 300 mg QD.

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[lab data]

2023-06-19 JAK2 single site mutation Undetectable
2023-06-14 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2023-06-14 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.392
2023-06-14 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2023-06-14 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.047
2023-06-14 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2023-06-14 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.009
2023-06-14 Anti-HBs (NM) Negative
2023-06-14 Anti-HBs value (NM) 4.930 mIU/mL
2023-03-13 CK 14 U/L
2023-03-03 Zinc,Zn 648 ug/L
2023-02-16 ANA Homogeneous 1:1280; Speckled 1:1280
2023-02-15 Anti-ds DNA Antibody 5.6 IU/ml
2023-02-15 Anti-ENA(Jo-1) EliA U/ml
2023-02-15 Anti Jo-1 antibody 0.3 EliA U/ml
2023-02-15 Anti-ENA (Scl-70) EliA U/ml
2023-02-15 Anti-ENA Scl-70 Ab 2.0 EliA U/ml
2023-02-14 ESR 31 mm/hr
2023-02-09 CK 10 U/L
2021-05-15 ESR 45 mm/hr
2021-03-17 LA1 52.8 sec
2021-03-17 LA2 38.0 sec
2021-03-17 LA1/LA2 ratio 1.1
2021-03-13 ESR 33 mm/hr
2020-07-04 Ferritin 101.9 ng/mL
2020-05-20 ESR 44 mm/hr
2020-05-14 Aspergillus Ag Negative
2020-05-14 Aspergillus Ag Value 0.13 Ratio
2020-05-06 LA1 51.4 sec
2020-05-06 LA2 39.4 sec
2020-05-06 LA1/LA2 ratio 1.1
2020-05-05 Anti-beta2-glycoprotein-I Ab 3.5 U/mL
2020-05-05 Anti-cardiolipin-IgM 3.0 MPL U/mL
2020-05-05 Anti-cardiolipin IgG GPL-U/mL
2020-05-05 Anti-Cardiolopin 8.0 GPL-U/mL
2020-05-05 Anti-ENA Sm 7.0 EliA U/ml
2020-05-05 Anti-ENA RNP 2.4 EliA U/ml
2020-05-05 Anti-ds DNA Antibody 14 IU/ml
2020-05-05 C4 30.4 mg/dL
2020-05-05 C3 102.8 mg/dL
2020-04-20 Aspergillus Ag Positive
2020-04-20 Aspergillus Ag Value 0.5 Ratio
2020-04-20 Anti-ENA SS-A (Ro) >2400 EliA U/ml
2020-04-20 Anti-ENA SS-B (La) >3200 EliA U/ml
2020-04-20 ANA Homogeneous ; 1:1280
2020-04-17 Cryptococcus Ag Negative
2020-04-17 Antibody Identification Anti-M
2020-04-15 Anti-ENA Sm 7.5 EliA U/ml
2020-04-15 Anti-ENA RNP 2.4 EliA U/ml
2020-04-15 Anti-ds DNA Antibody 14 IU/ml

[exam findings]

• 2023-11-06 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — hypercellular marrow.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 65 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3.5:1. Three cell lineages are present with maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117: <1%; CD34: <1%; MPO: 70-80%, CD68: 70-80%; CD163: 70-80%; CD61: 5%; CD71: 20-25% (of the nucleated cells).
    • The possibility of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia cannot be excluded. Please correlated with hemogram, bone marrow smear, and, if available, flow cytometry and molecular test findings.
• 2023-06-20 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Hypercellularity, see description
  • Immunohistochemical stains:
    • MPO: positive for myeloid series
    • CD71: positive for erythroid series
    • CD61: positive for megakaryocytes
    • CD117: positive for blast
    • CD34: positive for blast
    • CD138: positive for plasma cell
    • Kappa and lambda: polyclonality
  • Microscopically, the sections show pictures as follows:
    • Hypercellularity for her age, 60%
    • M/E ratio about 4/1, largely normal maturation of myeloid series and erythroid series
    • Adequate megakaryocytes with focal mononucleation and hyposegmentation. No clustering
    • No increase of blast
    • Increased plasma cells, 10% with polyclonality of kappa and lambda light chains
    • Histochemical stain of reticulin shows no myelifibrosis
    • Please correlate with clinical finding and bone marrow smear for conclusive diagnosis.
• 2023-06-09 CXR
  • reticular and hazy areas of increased opacities over Rt and Lt lower lung zones, due to fibrosis
  • mild enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad
  • partial atelectasis of inferior lingular segment and RML
  • Minimal dextroscoliosis of the T-spine
    
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
• 2023-06-09 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cysts
  • Splenomegaly with heterogenous parenchyma.
• 2023-05-08 Spirometry
  • There is mild restrictive lung defect.
  • The bronchodilator test is negative.
• 2023-04-08 CT - chest
  • Bronchiectatic change over right middle lobe and left lingula lobe.
  • The pneumonic patch resolved.
  • Splenomegaly with heterogenous appearance of the splenic parenchyma. Suggest contrast enhanced study.
• 2023-02-08, -01-20, -01-06, 2022-12-26, -12-19 CXR
  • Consolidation and volume reduce over Rt and Lt lower lung zones, further in progression
  • mild enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated cardiac chamber (LAD) and prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad
  • partial atelectasis of inferior lingular segment and RML
• 2023-02-08 SONO - chest
  • Pleural thickening and subpleural consolidation, bilateral
• 2022-12-15 SONO - chest
  • Bilateral lower lobes pneumonia with airbronchogram inside, 3x4 cm in size, bilaterally.
  • Only trivial amounts of plerual effusion, bil.
  • High risk of chest tapping.
• 2022-12-15 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (89 - 35) / 89 = 60.67%
    • M-mode(Teichholz) = 60
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dilated LA
    • Mild MR, mild TR and mild PR
    • Mild pulmonary hypertension
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2022-12-14 CT - chest
  • consolidation in the lower lobes of the bilateral lung.
• 2022-09-05 CT - Temporal Bone HRCT
  • Noncontrast high resolution CT (HRCT) of bilateral temporal bones in thin axial cut and with coronal reformation shows:
    • Decreased right mastoid air cells pneumotization indicating chronic mastoiditis.
    • Soft tissue within right middle ear.
    • No obvious bone erosion.
  • IMP: Osteitis media with soft tissue within right middle ear.
• 2022-08-01 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • R’t grommet inserted (ECV 1.0 was noted); L’t type A.
  • ART:
    • R’t ipsi CNT and contra absent.
    • L’t ipsi absent and contra CNT.
  • PTA
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 65 dB HL; LE 49 dB HL.
    • R’t moderate to profound mixed type HL.
    • L’t mild to profound mixed type HL.
• 2022-02-05 MRI - C-spine
  • herniated disc in the C5/6 disc.
• 2021-10-02 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • R’t type B; L’t type A.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
  • PTA
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 73 dB HL; LE 44 dB HL.
    • R’t moderate to profound mixed type HL.
    • L’t normal to severe SNHL with 15 dB ABG at 4k Hz.
• 2021-04-06 Ga-67 whole body inflammation scan with SPECT
  • The whole-body gallium-67 inflammation scan with SPECT was performed at the 24th and the 48th hour after injecting 6 mCi of Ga-67 to the patient. The images showed relatively increased radiotracer uptake in the liver, spleen, and bilateral shoulders. In addition, there was increased radiotracer accumulation in the colon.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Relatively increased radiotracer uptake in the liver and spleen, the nature is to be determined. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    • Mildly increased radiotracer uptake in bilateral shopulders, mild inflammation may show this picture.
    • Increased Ga-67 accumulation in the colon, physiological accumulation of Ga-67 may show this picture.
• 2021-03-17 SONO - chest
  • Pleural effusion, minimal, left
  • Consolidation, LLL, minimal
• 2021-03-15 CT - chest
  • post inflammatory fibrosis in LLL and RLL, stationary.
  • splenomegaly
  • hyperplastic LNs in both axillary region, stationary.
  • new left pleural effusion.
• 2021-03-15 Spirometry
  • mild restrictive ventilatory impairment, FVC 74%, FEV1 75%
• 2020-09-22 CT - chest
  • post inflammatory fibrosis in LLL and RLL.
  • splenomegaly with poorly enhanced foci.
  • regression of hyperplastic LNs in both axillary compared with CT on 2020/04/06
• 2020-07-09 Bronchodilator Test
  • mild restricitve ventilatiory impairemnt
• 2020-04-30 Bronchodilator Test
  • mild restrictive ventilatory impairment, FEV1/FVC = 86%, FVC = 70%, FEV1 = 74%
  • without significant reversibility
• 2020-04-07 SONO - chest
  • Bilateral thorax: minimal amount pleural effusion (thoracocentesis was not performed).
• 2020-04-06 CT - chest
  • nonspecific inflammation r/o infection in lower lungs with pleural effusion. splenomegaly and LAPs in both axillae, hematological disorder?, suggest further correlation with lab. data.
• 2019-12-04 Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse, AFRI
  • CC: For measurement of fibrosis stage
  • Diagnosis: ARFI = F0
  • Suggestion
    • V median = 1.31
    • V IQR/median = 13.4%
• 2019-12-04 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cysts, three
  • Splenomegaly, mild
• 2018-08-16 Flow Volume Curve
  • Mild restriction
• 2018-08-16 SONO - abdomen
  • Multiple (>20) splenic hemangiomas up to 1.4cm.
• 2017-01-12 SONO - abdomen
  • splenic tumors, C/W hemangioma (by prior study)
  • liver cysts

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-10 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb Cream (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
    • Xyzal (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# QN
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD
    • Betason (betamethasone 2mg, neomycin 5mg; per gram) BID EXT
• 2023-07-23 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • A/P
    • Sjogren syndrome
    • R/O Fibromyalgia
  • Prescription x3
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QOD
    • Evoxac (cevimeline 30mg) 1# BID
• 2024-07-13 SOAP Chest Medicine Lin QinJi
  • Prescription x2
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Mecater (procaterol 25ug) 0.5# BID 2D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Foster Evohaler (beclomethasone 100ug, formoterol 6ug; per dose) 1# BID INHL 28D
• 2024-06-19 ~ 2024-06-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, status post Vidaza(D1-D7 Q1M) on 3/14, 4/16
    • Splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
  • Present illness
    • C1 VIDAZA D1-D7 Q1M was given on 2024/03/14, C2 on 2024/04/16, C3 on 2024/05/20.
    • This time, she was admitted for C4 Vidaza therapy for CMMoL, (D1-D7 Q1M) on 2024/06/19.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received C4 Vidaza therapy on 2024/06/20-06/27.
    • Allegra 1# bid for skin rash over abdomen.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2024/06/26. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID 5D
• 2024-06-15 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb Cream (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
    • Xyzal (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# QN
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD
• 2023-06-18 ~ 2023-06-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Chronic myeloproliferative disease
    • Acute panmyelosis with myelofibrosis not having achieved remission
    • Splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
    • Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
    • Sicca syndrome, unspecified
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Myelofibrosis
  • CC
    • for bone marrow biopsy
  • Present illness
    • The 61 y/o woman has Sjogren syndrome since 2020, Cervical spondylosis, GU. Due to difficulty defecation 7 days ago, with fullness sensation, so she came to ER on 5/24. 20204/08 ABD CT showed marked splenomegaly: Marked splenomegaly (12.5cm) with heterogeneous parenchyma is found. The abd echo showed splenomegaly on 2023/6/9. Due to 2023/6/9 DC showed Monocyte = 30.7 %, Basophil = 2.0 % and Metamyelocyte = 1.0 %, so she was asdmitted for bone marrow tomorrow. MPN 10 score showed 37 points. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Bone marrow biopsy was done on 06/20 smoothly. No bleeding sign was noted. She was discharged on the same day. OPD follow up was arranged for the biopsy report.
• 2023-03-27 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Prescription
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD
    • Evoxac (cevimeline 30mg) 1# BID
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# PRNHS
• 2023-03-13 ~ 2023-03-15 POMR Rheumatology and Immunology Chen ZhengHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sicca syndrome
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
    • Gastric ulcer
    • Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
  • CC
    • admission for AIM survey and steroid pulse therapy
  • Present illness
    • This is a 61y/o woman with PMH of COPD, hemorrhoidectomy, ovary cyst s/p OP, left empyema s/p OP, right eye cataract s/p PCIOL, right middle ear otitis with granulation tissue s/p OP, refractory pneumonia with pleural effusion s/p treatment, Sjogren’s syndrome diagnosed on 2020.04. This time she is admitted for self-paid AIM markers survey and pulse therapy for 3 days.
    • She was in her usual status with good compliance and regular f/u at AIR Dr. Chen’s OPD since 2020. Her initial presentation of the disease course was occasional joints pain, dry mouth and dry eye, laboratory data showed relatievly high ANA 1:1280, Anti-ENA SS-A >2400, anti-ENA SS-B >3200. Sjogren syndrome was comfirmed with Hydroxychloroquine supplied throughout these years. As she was experiencing recurrent pneumonia, tissue invasion was suspected therefore AIM Abs were suggested for testing, and pulse therapy was suggested for management if disease course as well.
    • His time, she was admitted to the ward for pulse therapy with steroid, and AIM screening for possible AIM related pneumonitis.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, laboratories were done and medasone 80mg QD for 3 days was given. AIM exams were done now pending for data and will be explained in OPD. The patient was smooth and able to be discharged with further OPD f/u.
• 2023-02-25 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • S
    • hair loss for months,acute exacer bated
    • enlarged neck (+)
    • malar rash on face for months
  • Prescription
    • Topsym (fluocinonide 0.05%) HS TOPI
    • Zinga (zinc gluconate 78mg) 1# QD
• 2020-05-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S: She claimed that after medication with her SICCA syndrome, her symptoms improved markedly
• 2020-05-07 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology
  • A
    • Sjogren syndrome
    • r/o fibromyalgia
  • Prescription
    • Hydroquine (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# QDCC
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# HS
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
    • LacTam (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNBID
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# QD
• 2017-01-22 ~ 2017-01-25 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • N83.9 Right ovarian cyst
    • R18.8 Ascites
    • 2017/01/23 Laparoscopic right cystectomy (single port)
  • CC
    • NIL
  • Present illness
    • This 55 year old female, G1P1, had been suffering from lower abdominal pain for one month. She visited some clinics and received some medications but in vain. Due to persisted symptom, she visited our Gyn-OPD for help. Gyn-sonography showed a right ovarian cystic mass with solid component found. Malignancy was suspected, so she was admitted for further evaluation and LSC cyctectomy will be arranged after the complete evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • Patient underwent laparoscopic right cystectomy (single port) on 2017-01-23. Her postop course was uneventful. She remained afebrile and stable and was discharged on POD#2. She was discharged on 2017-01-25. Her followup appointment is scheduled on next week.
• 2016-08-31 ~ 2016-09-08 POMR Chest Medicine Wu ZhiWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • J90 compliacted parapneumonic effusion
    • J18.9 Pnaumonia
  • CC
    • Productive cough, short of breath, spiky fever with shaking chills for 2 days.
  • Present illness
    • The 55 years old lady denying any systemic disease has suffered from productive cough, short of breath, spiky fever with shaking chills for 2 days and was transferred from Saint Paul’s Hospital due to left empyema. She reported travel history to Malaysia in recent days. Also she complained of abdominal pain, RUQ > LUQ.
    • At our ED, she present with tachycardia with HR 112 bpm and tachypnea with RR 25/min, and fair BP 123/91 mmHg. Lab data revealed elevated CRP 7.16 mg/dL but normal WBC and lactate level. CXR showed left pleural effusion. The chest CT from Saint Paul’s H. showed left side lobulated pleural effusion suspect empyema and bilateral pneumonia. CS doctor was consulted at ED and suggested conservative treatment. However, low PaO2 66.5 mmHg was noted. NRM was used and she need closely monitor. Under the impression of bilateral pneumonia and left empyema, she was admitted to MICU for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, antibiotics with Tapimycin plus Cravit were used. Tapping of pleural effusion was done and the results reported exudate. We consulted CS Dr. Hsieh. Thoracoscopic decortication of pleura was performed smoothly on 2016/08/25. After the surgery, adequate pain control, chest tube low-pressure suction and O2 support were given. Her respiratory pattern became smooth under N/C support but mild dyspnea was noted on 2016/08/29. The followed CXR on 2016/08/29 disclosed progression of right pneumonia and pleural effusion. Tapping of right pleural effusion was done the the results was also exudate but not empyema. We drained out 650 ml of right pleural effusion and her respiratory pattern became better. Skin rash over back developed and for possible allergy, Tapimycin was discontinued.
    • Under relatively stable condition, the patient was transferred to CM ward for further care on 2016/8/31.
    • At ward, the vital signs was stable with smooth respiratory pattern. On 2016/09/05, the chest tube drainage amount decreased and it was removed. There was mild low grade fever noted before discharge, but she didn`t had other infection signs. Now, under stable condition, she was discharged on 2016/09/08 and further OPD f/u was arranged.

[surgical operation]

• 2017-01-23 Huang SiCheng
  • Operation
    • Laparoscopic partial or complete adnexectomy - single port
  • Finding
    • Uterus: Avfl, grossly normal.
    • LAD: one 9cm solid tumor .
    • RAD: grossly normal.
    • CDS: no adhesion.
  • Estimated blood loss: minimal
  • Blood transfusion: nil
  • Complication: nil
• 2016/08/25 Xie MinXiao
  • Operation
    • Thoracoscopic Decortication of Pleura
    • Closed drainage
  • Findings
    • Massive purulent effusion was noted over left pleural cavity with peel.
    • Estimated blood loss: minimal.
    • One 32 Fr. straight chest tube and another 32 Fr. curved chest tube were inserted via left 8th and 7th ICS.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-22 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 114mg SC D1-7 (Q1M)
• 2024-06-20 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 111mg SC D1-7 (Q1M)
• 2024-05-20 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 111mg SC D1-7 (Q1M)
• 2024-04-16 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 111mg SC D1-7 (Q1M)
• 2024-03-14 - Vidaza (azacitidine) 75mg/m2 114mg SC D1-7 (Q1M)

==========

2024-08-23

[resumption of Vidaza treatment and skin symptom management, monocyte fluctuations during ongoing treatment]

The planned monthly Vidaza (azacitidine) treatment was skipped in July and restarted on 2024-08-22, with acceptable lab results on the same day.

Medications prescribed by the dermatologist for her skin symptoms have been integrated into the active medication list, with no issues identified.

Monocyte levels have fluctuated significantly throughout the treatment, with a current reading of 20%, 1.3 K/uL during this hospitalization.

Lab Date WBC K/uL Monocyte % Monocyte /uL

• 2024-08-22 6.34 19.9 1262

• 2024-08-10 9.64 39 3760

• 2024-07-30 13.35 40.6 5420

• 2024-07-21 11.92 41.9 4994

• 2024-07-05 3.18 25 795

• 2024-06-25 10.73 37.6 4034

• 2024-06-19 11.72 72.5 8497

• 2024-05-31 4.54 21.2 962

• 2024-05-23 10.56 37.5 3960

• 2024-05-20 10.85 43.7 4741

• 2024-04-29 3.17 10.7 339

• 2024-04-22 7.41 13.3 986

• 2024-04-16 21.2 60.7 12868

• 2024-04-09 4.06 69 2801

• 2024-04-02 0.4 0 0

• 2024-03-28 1.3 4.7 61

• 2024-03-20 5.65 18.6 1051

• 2024-03-18 5.24 9 472

• 2024-03-15 5.75 22.2 1277

• 2024-03-13 6.1 28.9 1763

2024-04-18

[azacitidine skin reactions is managed]

Skin symptoms have developed following the administration of azacitidine during this and the previous hospitalization. Currently, Allegra (fexofenadine) is being used to manage these symptoms, with observation to assess control effectiveness.

Azacitidine may cause various dermatologic issues such as ecchymoses (31%), erythema (7%-17%), pruritus (12%), and rashes (10%-14%). For subcutaneous injections, it is advised to rotate injection sites (upper arms, thighs, or abdomen) to avoid complications. New injection sites should be at least 2.5 cm apart from previous ones, and injections should not be administered into areas that are tender, bruised, red, or hardened.

Recent lab results from 2024-04-16 show a WBC count of 21.2K, a neutrophil percentage of 26.2%, an estimated ANC of 5.55K, and stable temperatures not exceeding 37 degrees Celsius.

Xerostomia is being treated with Evoxac (cevimeline), Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), and Celebrex (celecoxib), with no discrepancies in medication found.

2024-03-14

[initiating azacitidine for CMML-MDS, monitoring respiratory risks]

Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia-Myelodysplastic Syndrome (CMML-MDS) is likely, given that the dysplastic characteristic (WBC frequently < 13K/uL). Hypomethylating agents such as azacitidine and decitabine have been shown to provide symptomatic relief in patients with CMML, particularly for symptoms related to cytopenia. In this instance, azacitidine treatment was initiated on 2024-03-14 at a standard dosage of 75 mg/m2/day for 7 days within a 28-day treatment cycle. Renal and liver functions were reviewed and, based on the laboratory data from 2024-03-13, are deemed adequate to tolerate this dosage.

Subsequent cycles might planned at 75 mg/m2/day for 7 days every 4 weeks. The dosage might be increased to 100 mg/m2/day if no improvement is observed after 2 cycles and no significant toxicity is noted beyond nausea and vomiting.

A Network Meta-Analysis comparing azacitidine (AZA) and decitabine (DAC) found no statistically significant differences in efficacy, although DAC showed a higher CR rate than AZA in patients with both AML and MDS. There appears to be no clear superiority between the two agents regarding response rates. However, patients receiving DAC experienced more frequent grade 3/4 cytopenias, notably anemia, febrile neutropenia, and leukopenia, compared to those receiving AZA treatment. (Ref: Ma J, Ge Z. Comparison Between Decitabine and Azacitidine for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Front Pharmacol. 2021 Aug 17;12:701690. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.701690. Erratum in: Front Pharmacol. 2023 May 05;14:1213053.)

The patient has a history of chronic respiratory symptoms and records of consultations with chest medicine. It is important to closely monitor for respiratory system infections, particularly when chemotherapy leads to a decrease in WBC count.

2023-06-19

Based on the PharmaCloud database, our hospital is the sole medical provider for the patient in the past 3 months. No issues related to medication reconciliation have been identified.

Cyclophosphamide is a potential therapeutic option for severe, refractory cases of dermatomyositis/polymyositis, and it is often administered as an adjunctive treatment. The recommended oral dose typically ranges from 1.5 to 2 mg/kg/day (ref: UpToDate). As of 2023-06-18, the patient’s body weight is 53.3kg, and the current prescription of cyclophosphamide at 50mg QD is below the suggested dosage range. Please continue to monitor the treatment’s effectiveness and consider whether a dose adjustment might be required.

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[MedRec]

• 2024-08-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A/P
    • 2024/08/09 Free Light Chain κ/λ; FKLC = 27.37 mg/L
• 2024-08-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • A/P
    • Severe anemia and thrombocytopenia nature to be determined (20240805)
    • Buttock pain
    • Hearing impairment
    • BPH ?
• 2017-01-25 SOAP Neurology Yang FuYi
  • Diagnosis
    • Cerebral atherosclerosis [I67.2]
    • Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy [M47.892]
    • Dizziness and giddiness [R42]
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified [I25.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Euclidan SC (nicametate citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# PRNQD
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# BID
• 2017-01-17 SOAP Urology Lin JiaDa
  • Diagnosis
    • Hypertrophy (benign) of prostate [N40.1]
    • Other inflammatory disorders of penis [N48.29]
  • Prescription x3
    • Mycomb BID TOPI 7D
    • Urief (silodosin 4mg) 1# BID

==========

2024-08-22

[assessing anemia and thrombocytopenia with elevated FKLC]

Anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated free kappa light chain, and normal levels of serum IgG, IgA, IgM, and IgE were observed. Possible causes include aplastic anemia or multiple myeloma, and a bone marrow biopsy has been arranged.

Underlying conditions are being managed with medications from the active list, and no discrepancies have been identified.

• 2024-08-21 HGB 7.2 g/dL **
  

• 2024-08-19 HGB 6.7 g/dL ***

• 2024-08-12 HGB 8.1 g/dL *
  

• 2024-08-05 HGB 9.3 g/dL
  

• 2024-08-05 HGB 8.8 g/dL *
  

• 2024-08-05 HGB 5.3 g/dL ****

• 2024-06-11 HGB 9.3 g/dL
  

• 2024-03-04 HGB 9.3 g/dL

• 2024-08-21 PLT 101 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-08-19 PLT 119 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-08-12 PLT 108 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-08-05 PLT 98 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-08-05 PLT 87 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-08-05 PLT 100 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-06-11 PLT 134 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-03-04 PLT 173 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-09 FKLC 27.37 mg/L *

• 2024-08-09 FLLC 18.28 mg/L
  

• 2024-08-09 FK/FL ratio 1.50 ratio

• 2024-03-13 IgG/A/M Kappa/Lambda No Paraprotein
  

• 2024-03-11 IgG (blood) 953 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-11 IgA 102 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-11 IgM 129.0 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-05 IgE 6.64 IU/mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-22 CT - chest
  • Follicular lymphoma grade IIIa, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Tree in bud appearance of bilateral lung fields is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
    • s/p cholecystectomy.
    • Splenomegaly and Irregular hepatic surface with parenchymal nodularity indicate liver cirrhosis.
  • Imp:
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual lymphadenopathy in the study.
    • Liver cirrhosis.
• 2024-07-22 SONO - neurology
  • Mild atherosclerosis in right ECA and right ICA.
  • Normal extracranial carotid and vertebral arterial flows.
• 2024-07-06 MRA - brain
  • IMP: Mild intracranial atherosclerosis. Mild mucosal thickening at right lateral nasopharyngeal recess.
• 2024-05-15 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87 - 22) / 87 = 74.71%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Thickening of IVS and LVPW
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR,AR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2024-05-13 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral nasopharyngeal regions (Deauville score 5) and in level V lymph nodes of the left neck region (Deauville score 5), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in level V lymph nodes of the right neck region (Deauville score 3-4), probably reactive nodes (priority) or lymphoma with involvement of lymph node region.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes, suggesting follow-up.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Lymphoma, c-stage II (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-05-10 CT - chest
  • Follicular lymphoma grade IIIa, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
  • Chest and abdomen without & with contrast enhancement:
    • old calcified LNs in the visceral space, sequela of previous TB infection
    • extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, moderate atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • mild dilatation of CHD and CBD that may be secondary to S/P cholecystectomy
    • suspect mild liver cirrhsosis, please clinical correlation.
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • no LAP or abnormal soft-tissue mass in the chest and abdomen.
    • extensive 3V-CAD.
• 2024-05-09 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 40 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number. There is no malignancy present.
  • IHC stains: CD117: %; CD34: %; MPO: %, CD61: %; CD71: % (of the nucleated cells).
• 2024-04-17 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Labeled as “left neck”, core biopsy — lymphoma present.
  • Section shows monotonous lymphoid cell infiltration.
  • IHC stain: CK (-), CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-population.
• 2024-04-16 Patho - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal biopsy
  • Nasopharynx, left, biopsy — Follicular lymphoma, predominantly diffuse, grade 3A
  • The sections show a picture of follicular lymphoma with following features:
    • Specimen: Nasopharynx
    • Procedure: Biopsy
    • Tumor site: Nasopharyngeal tissue
    • Histologic type: Follicular lymphoma, predominantly diffuse with subtle follicles
    • Histologic grade: Grade 3A
    • Immunophenotyping: CD3(-), CD20(+), CD23(-/+), CD10(+), MUM1(+), and C-myc(-)
• 2024-07-15 Sinoscopy
  • Sinoscope: bi nasopharyngeal tumor without active oozing, biopsy from left side done
  • Impression: bi nasopharyngeal tumor
• 2024-04-11 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • A huge soft tissue mass, about 51 mm at the largest dimension, with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity, poor enhancement and diffusion restriction involving nasopharynx, more prominent on right side.
    • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes (one with necrotic change) at left levels II and III, with the largest one about 23 mm at long axis.
    • A small retropharyngeal lymph node (7 mm) on left side.
    • Susceptibility artifacts over oral cavity due to dental prosthesis.
    • Mottled T2-hyperintensity in right mastoid air cells, indicating mastoiditis.
    • Mild mucosal thickening in bilateral maxillary and ethmoid sinuses, indicating chronic sinusitis.
    • Diffuse mucosal thickening over bilateral nasal turbinates.
  • IMP:
    • Nasopharyngeal tumor and left neck lymphadenopathy. D/D: lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
• 2024-04-02 Patho - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal biopsy
  • Nasopharynx, right, biopsy — Atypical lymphoid hyperplasia
  • Section shows several pieces of respiratory epithelium lined tissue with infiltration of atypical median-size lymphoid cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), CD56(+), and Cyclin D1(-).
  • The immunohistochemical stains of CD10, BCL2, BCL6, CD43, and CD5 show reserved lymphoid follicles.
  • The Ki-67 is increased. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study to exclude lymphoma.
• 2024-04-01 Sinoscopy
  • Description: bi nasopharyngeal tumor without active oozing, biopsy from right side done, surgicel cover on the biopsy wound
  • Impression: Nasopharyngeal lesion s/p biopsy
• 2024-03-25 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • bi nasopharyngeal tumor
  • epistaxis
  • Left nasal cavity tumor, suspect malignancy and causing epistaxis

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-09 ~ 2024-05-16 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Follicular lymphoma grade IIIa, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck, stage II, status post R-COP
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent - anti-Hbc positive
    • port-A insertion via right cephalic vein on 2024/05/14.
    • Hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • For bone marrow, PET, chemotherapy.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 81 years old man who has hypertension, Gout, Benign prostatic hyperplasia for 20+ years, regular follow-up at the clinic.
    • He suffered from left painless neck mass for a month, and nasal obstruction for long time, subsided partially after LMD antibiotics, bilateral epistaxis for 2 days, unknown body weight loss, so he was visiting Cardinal Tein Hospital ENT OPD for help first, then mass lesion over NPx told, s/p NPx biopsy twice (not Malignancy).
    • He came to our ENT OPD for help, and followed-up Nasopharynx MRI (2024/04/11) revealed Nasopharyngeal tumor and left neck lymphadenopathy. D/D: lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
    • The nasopharynx (left) biopsy was done on 2024/04/16, the report showed Follicular lymphoma, predominantly diffuse, grade 3A, Immunophenotyping: CD3(-), CD20(+), CD23(-/+), CD10(+), MUM1(+), and C-myc(-).
    • The SONO guide at left lymph node, the biopsy revealed lymphoma present. IHC stain: CK (-), CD3 and CD20: a predominant B cell sub-population on 2024/04/17.
    • Under the imperssion of Follicular lymphoma, predominantly diffuse, grade 3A. So he is admitted for bone marrow, PET, and chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received bone marrow was done on 2024/05/09, the biopsy report: Negative for malignancy.
    • Continue Compesolon 1tab PO BID for Follicular lymphoma, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab (Entecavir) 1tab PO QDAC for HBsAg reactive.
    • Followed-up chest- abdomen CT (2024/05/10) revealed: no LAP or abnormal soft-tissue mass in the chest and abdomen, extensive 3V-CAD.
    • After bone marrow, no bleeding signs. Consulted GS for port-a insertion evaluation.
    • Whole body PET scan (2024/05/13) showed: 1. Increased FDG uptake in bilateral nasopharyngeal regions (Deauville score 5) and in level V lymph nodes of the left neck region (Deauville score 5), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions. 2. Increased FDG uptake in level V lymph nodes of the right neck region (Deauville score 3-4), probably reactive nodes (priority) or lymphoma with involvement of lymph node region. 3. Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes, suggesting follow-up. 4. Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG. 5. Lymphoma, c-stage II (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • The port-A insertion on 2024/05/14, and the family meeting was done on 05/14 24.
    • He received #1 chemotherapy with R-COP (the dose dreased due to old age) on 2024/05/15. After chemotherapy, he denide having a fever, vomiting, dyspnea or any complaints. He can be discharged on 2024/05/16, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 7D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 5# BID 3D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QN 7D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-08-21 - (R-COP)
• 2024-07-27 - (R-COP)
• 2024-07-05 - (R-COP)
• 2024-06-14 - (R-COP)
• 2024-05-15 - (R-COP)

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2024-08-22

[addressing hypomagnesemia and elevated D-dimer levels]

Hypomagnesemia (1.5 mg/dL on 2024-08-21) is being treated with MgSO4 injections. Elevated D-dimer (2338 ng/mL) may warrant continued monitoring. Other lab results were generally unremarkable, and no medication issues were identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-20 CXR, Chest supine a-p view
  • Patchy opacity projecting at right upper lung and right hilum with lung volume decrease is noted, which is c/w bronchogenic carcinoma after correlate with CT.
  • Interstitial and alveolar infiltrates involving predominantly the mid-and lower-lung fields are seen. Acute pulmonary edema is suspected.
  • The differential diagnosis includes Bronchopneumonia and lymphangitic carcinomatosis. please correlate with clinical condition and CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
• 2024-08-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (116 - 71) / 116 = 38.79%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 38
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 39
  • Conclusion:
    • Moderately abnormal LV systolic function with global hypokinesia
    • Moderate MR, trivial TR and trivial PR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
    • Mild pulmonary hypertension
    • Tachycardia with HR 142~144 at the exam
• 2024-08-01 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Poor wave progression V1~3
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-07-31 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • ST elevation only V3
• 2024-07-31 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • ST elevation consider anterior injury or acute infarct
• 2024-07-29, -07-26, -07-04, -06-27 CXR erect
  • Huge Patchy opacity projecting at right upper lung and right hilum with lung volume decrease is noted, which is c/w bronchogenic carcinoma. Please correlate with CT.
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via right forearm.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch.
  • Scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
• 2024-06-28 MRI - brain
  • IMP: No evidence of intracranial lesion. Chronic paranasal sinusitis and nasal polyposis, more severe on right side.
• 2024-06-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the L 3 and L5 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-06-26 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right upper lung with involvement of lymph nodes in the right pulmonary hilar region, bilateral mediastinal spaces, right ICF, and bilateral SCF, highly suspected lung cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in the right lower neck region, right post. back region, and at the L5 spine, highly suspected lung cancer with distant metastases.
    
  • Right upper lung cancer, cTxN3M1c, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-06-20 Patho - bronchus biopsy
  • Lung, RUL, bronchoscopic biopsy —- small cell carcinoma
  • Sections show large nests of small hyperchromatic tumor cells with scanty cytoplasm and marked crushing artifact, infiltrating in the bronchial wall.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), TTF-1(focal +), Napsin A(-), CD56(+), Synaptophysin(+), and MPO(-). The Ki-67 is > 90%.
• 2024-06-20 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic diagnosis:
    • RB1+RB2 bronchus total occlusion due to RULtumor with external compression
    • RB3 bronchus severely narrowing due to external compression
    • RUL peribronchial malignancy under EBUS
    • Main carina and right main bronchus mucosa tumor invasion
    • Right nasal mucosal polyp or tumor? easy touch bleeding
    • Chronic sinusitis
  • Bronchoscopic finding:
    • The nasal mucosa was severely hypertrophic.
    • Right nasal mucosal polyp or tumor? easy touch bleeding
    • The nasal lumen was very severely narrowed.
    • The was copious mucoid nasal discharge retained in the nasal cavity.
    • Mucosa of nasopharynx was hypertrophic.
    • Nasopharynx was severely narrowed. Mucosa of pharynx cobble-stone in shape.
    • Movement of the both. vocal cord(s) was normal.
    • Bilateral arytenoid proceww was normal.
    • Trachea whole segment: patent and the mucosa was normal.
    • Main carina: widening and fixed on deep breathing due to subcarina tumor invasion.
    • Bilateral endobronchial trees:
      • RB1+RB2 bronchus total occlusion due to RUL tumor submucosal invasion and the RUL tumor external compression.
        • Under EBUS of RB1+RB2 orifice, parabronchial adjacent homogenous infiltratiing lesion with some interrupted bronchial mucosa was noted, favor malignancy.
        • Under fluoroscent bronchoscopy, the mucosa was normal appearance.
      • RB3 bronchus severely narrowing due to external compression, but the scope can pass through.
        • Under EBUS of RB3, peribronchial within homogenous infiltratiing lesion with terrupted bronchial mucosa was noted, favor malignancy.
        • Under fluoroscent bronchoscopy of RB3, the mucosa was normal appearance.
      • The mocusa of right main bronchus orifice was invaded by submucosal tumors.
    • Special Procedures:
      • TBLB from RB3 and bronchus biopsy from RB1+RB3, for pathology.
    • Complication:
      • Self-limited post-biopsy bronchus bleeding
    • Notes:
      • Please Watch for the possibilties of hemoptysis, fever, or pneumothoraces
• 2024-06-19 Bronchodilator Test
  • moderate obstructive impairment before bronchodilator with significant bronchodilator response.
• 2024-06-12 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (95%). The marrow space is replaced by a population of medium to large-sized immature cells with oval and slightly irregular nucleus, and small amount cytoplasm.
  • IHC: CD34(-), CD117(focal +), MPO(diffuse +), CD3(-), CD79a(-) and TdT(-). The finding is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and cytogenetic correlation.
• 2024-06-11 CT - chest
  • With and without-contrast CT of chest revealed:
    • Consolidation of RUL. Enlarged LNs at mediastinum. Right pleural effusion. Emphysema of bil. lungs.
    • Small LNs at bil. axillary regions.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 1.4cm).
  • IMP:
    • Consolidation of RUL r/o malignancy. Enlarged LNs at mediastinum. Right pleural effusion. Emphysema of bil. lungs.

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-08-21 Cardiology

• 2024-07-16

• 2024-07-09 Radiation Oncology

  • Q
    • This is 63 year old male with underlying disease of DM, hypertension and thalassemia
    • AML and Lung RUL SCC, cTxN3M1c, stage IVB was diagnosed during this hospitalization period.
    • He received Chemotherapy with Cytarabine (C1D1) since 2024/07/03.
    • We need your expertise to evaluate his RUL SCC for radiotherapy.
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For radiotherapy due to small cell carcinoma.
      • PI: The patient suffered from AML and small cell carcinoma of the lung, RUL, stage cTxN3M1c, stage IVB. He received chemotherapy with Cytarabine (C1D1) since 2024-07-03. Consulted for radiotherapy of the RUL tumor.
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (+); HTN (+)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: multiple nodal lesions over right SCF area.
      • CT scan of lung (2024-06-11): Consolidation of RUL r/o malignancy. Enlarged LNs at mediastinum. Right pleural effusion. Emphysema of bil. lungs.
      • Pathology (S2024-11915, 2024-06-14): Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation
      • Pathology (S2024-12576, 2024-06-25): Lung, RUL, bronchoscopic biopsy —- small cell carcinoma
      • PET (2024-06-26): 1. Glucose hypermetabolism in the right upper lung with involvement of lymph nodes in the right pulmonary hilar region, bilateral mediastinal spaces, right ICF, and bilateral SCF, highly suspected lung cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases. 2. Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in the right lower neck region, right post. back region, and at the L5 spine, highly suspected lung cancer with distant metastases. 3. Right upper lung cancer, cTxN3M1c, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
      • Bone scan (2024-06-27): no evidence of bone metastasis.
      • MRI (2024-06-28): No evidence of intracranial lesion. Chronic paranasal sinusitis and nasal polyposis, more severe on right side.
      • CXR (2024-07-04): Huge Patchy opacity projecting at right upper lung and right hilum with lung volume decrease is noted, which is c/w bronchogenic carcinoma. Please correlate with CT. S/P PICC catheter insertion via right forearm.
    • A:
      • Small cell carcinoma of the lung. RUL, extensive stage (stage cTxN3M1c).
      • AML
    • P:
      • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: small cell carcinoma of the lung, extensive stage
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: RUL tumor and peripheral involved nodal lesions
        
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 3000cGy/10 fractions of the RUL tumor and peripheral involved nodal lesions.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his wife. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 0830, 2024-07-11.

• 2024-07-09 Nephrology

  • Q
    • This is 63 year old male with underlying disease of DM, hypertension and thalassemia
    • AML and Lung RUL SCC, cTxN3M1c, stage IVB was diagnosed during this hospitalization period.
    • Since his hypokalemia (K:2.5, 7/03), we prescribed KCL 10ml BID# and const-K 1# BID.
    • Then recheck his potassium level, but still hypokalemia
    • Lab
      • 2024-07-08 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
      • 2024-07-06 K (Potassium) 2.9 mmol/L
      • 2024-07-04 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L
      • 2024-07-03 K (Potassium) 2.5 mmol/L
    • We need your expertise to evaluate his condition. Thanks!
  • A
    • Lab
      • 2024-07-08 Urine-Creatinine 16.58 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-08 K (Random Urine) 19.6 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-07-08 Na (Random Urine) 51 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-07-08 Urine osmolarity 331 mOsm/Kg
        
      • 2024-07-08 Blood Osmolality 276 mOsm/Kg
        
      • 2024-07-08 Na (Sodium) 133 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-07-08 K (Potassium) 2.9 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-07-08 Creatinine 0.67 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-07-08 Blood gas (Vein)
      • 2024-07-08 PH 7.456
        
    • Our impressions are as follows:
      • Severe hypokalemia (at least 200-300mEq K deficit) due to renal potassium wasting (urine K/Cr = 118 mmol/g) (TTKG=6), r/o RTA type I or II
      • Solute (osmotic) diuresis due to glucosuria
    • Our advices are as follows:
      • Record daily I/O and BW
      • Replete K with oral cons-K 2# TID to QID (max 200mEq/day) and follow up on serum K level QD
      • Discontinue SGLT2i and adjust current diabetes medications
      • Check urine analysis, urine phosphorus, urine uric acid
      • Check serum phosphorus, uric acid
      • Screen for possible Sjogren syndrome and autoimmune diseases (ANA, anti-dsDNA, C3, C4, RF, Anti-ENA SSA/SSB, ALT, LDH)
    • Please be assured that we will continue to follow up on this patient. Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance.
  • A 2024-07-12 17:48:04
    • After lab data reviewed, please consult meta to rule out addison’s disease.
    • Continue to prescribe potassium supplement until corrected.

• 2024-07-03 Family Medicine

  • A
    • Palliative combine care concent was signed, the patient and his wife agreed for combining care. At the moment he will proceed the neccessory treatment.
    • An advance directive has been provided, we suggested that the patient and his wife will do further discussion, and feel free to contact us anytime.
    • Indication: AML
    • plan: hospice combined care

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-03 - cytarabine 30mg/m2 48mg BID SC D1-7 (low dose Ara-C)

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2024-08-22

[managing hypokalemia and magnesium deficiency in renal potassium wasting]

Historical serum potassium levels indicate that the patient frequently experiences hypokalemia. In fact, urine data from 2024-07-08 showed potassium at 19.6 mmol/L and creatinine at 16.58 mg/dL, resulting in a urine K/Cr ratio as high as 118 mmol/g, which suggests renal potassium wasting.

The patient also has hypomagnesemia. Magnesium deficiency is often linked with hypokalemia, as literature suggests that magnesium deficiency exacerbates potassium wasting by increasing distal potassium secretion. A decrease in intracellular magnesium, due to magnesium deficiency, removes the magnesium-mediated inhibition of ROMK channels, leading to increased potassium secretion. However, magnesium deficiency alone does not necessarily cause hypokalemia; factors such as increased distal sodium delivery or elevated aldosterone levels may be required to worsen potassium wasting in the context of magnesium deficiency. Ref: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 18(10):p 2649-2652, October 2007. DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2007070792

Increasing magnesium supplementation might help improve his hypokalemia.

• 2024-08-21 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L
  

• 2024-08-08 K (Potassium) 3.3 mmol/L
  

• 2024-08-05 K (Potassium) 3.5 mmol/L
  

• 2024-08-03 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
  

• 2024-08-01 K (Potassium) 3.3 mmol/L
  

• 2024-08-01 K (Potassium) 3.6 mmol/L
  

• 2024-07-31 K (Potassium) 3.3 mmol/L
  

• 2024-07-30 K (Potassium) 3.4 mmol/L
  

• 2024-07-29 K (Potassium) 2.6 mmol/L

• 2024-08-21 Mg (Magnesium) 1.8 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-08 Mg (Magnesium) 1.9 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-05 Mg (Magnesium) 1.6 mg/dL
  

• 2024-08-03 Mg (Magnesium) 1.6 mg/dL

[AML treatment response: significant reduction in blast percentage]

Blast Percentage Trends: On 2024-06-11, the blast percentage was 87.0%, peaking at 93.3% on 2024-06-15, indicating an aggressive phase of AML. However, from 2024-07-16 to 2024-08-03, the blast percentage significantly decreased from 3.8% to 1.0%, suggesting a strong positive response to treatment.

Clinical Implications: The initial high blast percentage highlights active AML, while the subsequent decline indicates effective treatment and potential remission. Continuous monitoring is essential due to the risk of relapse.

[management of suspected acute pulmonary edema and cardiac dysfunction]

A CXR on 2024-08-20 indicated suspected acute pulmonary edema, and a cardiac echo on 2024-08-01 showed abnormal LV systolic function with global hypokinesia and pulmonary hypertension. If diuretics are used to manage this condition, a potassium-sparing diuretic would be a more appropriate choice given the patient’s renal potassium wasting.

2024-07-30

[scheduled transfusions for managing pancytopenia, addressing elevated ALT with BaoGan]

Pancytopenia was noted, and a transfusion with 2 units of LPRBC and 2 units of LRP is scheduled. BaoGan (silymarin) has been prescribed for elevated ALT. No medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-07-30 WBC 1.47 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-07-30 HGB 9.6 g/dL
  

• 2024-07-30 PLT 55 *10^3/uL

• 2024-07-30 ALT 109 U/L
  

• 2024-07-29 ALT 89 U/L

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[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-30 ~ 2024-08-19 POMR Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Xia YiRan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of left buccal mucosa T3N0M0 stage III in progress induction chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Inflammatory conditions of jaws
    • Adenocarcinoma of the low rectum just above dentate line, cT4aN2bM0, stage IIIC, status post concurrent chemoradiotherapy with 5-Fu from 2023/02/02 to 2023/03/09, s/p TNT chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/03/24
    • Hypokalemia
    • Urinary tract infection
    • Anemia
    • Bacteremia due to port-A infection (Enterobacter cloacae complex)
    • Fever
    • Chemotherapy related grade III neutropenia
  • CC
    • I am admitted for induction chemotherapy because of a malignant tumor at my left cheek since June 2024.
  • Present illness
    • According to patient`s statement, the present illness should be traced back to more than 7 years ago. This 59-year-old male patient had history of squamous cell carcinoma of left buccal mucosa, upper lip and oral commissure, cT3N1M0 stage III After induction chemotherapy, cancer operations and concurrent chemoradiotherapy from 2017/12/05 to 2018/05/08; second squamous cell carcinoma of left lower lip, cT1N0M0, stage I was confirmed and he had received induction chemotherapy and surgery (ypT0NxM0) during 2020/03/06 to 2020/05/20. Because of a proliferal verrucous leukoplakia lesion at his right ventral tongue, we performed wide excision of the precancerous lesion from his right tongue on 2022/10/19. He was followed up at OPD on the regular basis.
    • In 2023, he suffered from adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT4aN2bM0 stage IIIC and recevied concurrent chemoradiotherapy with 5-Fu from 2023/02/02 to 2023/03/09, s/p TNT chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/03/24-2023/08/22, status post Transanal transabdominal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) with Loop ileostomy on 2023/10/18, ypStage IIA, ypT2N0M0. Because of stenosis of anus and rectum, he had recevied anoplasty and anal dilatation on 2024/01/17.
    • During the OS OPD follow-up, we noted a big area of chronic, red and white patche from the left oral commissure to the retromolar area with higher malignancy potential and delivered several conservative treatments to control this red, ulcerative patch for him FOR more than one year. This erythroplakia at the left buccal mucosa was present wihtout malignant change for a quite long period of time. Unfortunately, when he was in the treatment process of colon cancer, we noted that this big area of erythroplakia patch at his left buccal mucosa started to change in its texture. We continuously delivered several courses of conservative treatment for him but in vain. When this erythroplakia became more ulcerative and protruding growing, we had performed an incisional biopsy for him on 2024/04/30.
    • His pathological reported as squamous cell carcinoma (S2024-09791). We, therefore, had adequately explained the pathological finding and treatment plans to the patient. He took our advice to treat his oral cancer in our OS devision. Because of this squamous cell carcinoma of left buccal mucosa was classified as T3N0M0 stage III, his treatment plans were induction chemotherapy followed by salvage surgeries. He started the modified induction chemotherapy with TPF since June 2024. Chemotherapy-related fatigued and diarrhea were noted after the previous chemotherapy course finished. Urgency to urinate was noted. Because of his general condition was stable after previous chemotherapy finished, he was admitted to ward for the 1st session of the 3rd cycle of modified induction chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he had arrange physcial examination was done which ANC showed 2990 cell/mm3. He finished modified chemotherapy with #3a 80% TPF (Taxotere 32mg/M2, cisplatin 32mg/M2, 5-fu 800mg/M2 plus Leucovorin 80mg/M2) on 2024/07/31 ~ 08/02. Diet education for hypokalemia for patient. Pay attention chemotherapy-related side effeects and general condition for him. Unfortunately, Fever with chillness were noted. Because of bacteremia due to port-A infection (Enterobacter cloacae complex) and under antibiotic agent with Tapimycin 4.5 gm IVD Q6H on 2024/08/09 ~ 08/16. We consulted CS doctor and removed left port-A by CS doctor on 2024/08/14. Because his general condition was acceptable after the operation. He was discharged on 2024/08/19 and OPD follow up at O.S on 2024/08/27.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# Q4H 7D
    • loperamide 2mg 2# TID 7D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2024-04-17 ~ 2024-04-21 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT4aN2bM0, stage IIIC status post Transanal transabdominal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) with Loop ileostomy on 2023/10/18, ypStage IIA, ypT2N0M0, with anastomic leakage and lumen stricture post anoplasty and dilatation, status post closure of loop ileostomy on 2024/04/17
    • Oral submucous fibrosis
    • Inflammatory conditions of jaws
  • CC
    • For loop ileostomy closure
  • Present illness
    • This is a 59 years old male with underlying disease of
      • squamous cell carcinoma of left buccal mucosa, upper lip and oral commissure, cT3N1M0 stage III status post induction chemotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy; second squamous cell carcinoma of left lower lip, cT1N0M0, stage I s/p induction chemotherapy and surgery (ypT0NxM0); wide excision of the right tongue squamous cell carcinoma on 2022/10/19.
      • Oral submucous fibrosis
      • Inflammatory conditions of jaws
      • rectum cancer s/p Transanal transabdominal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) with loop ileostomy 2023/10/18. This time he came to our hospital for loop ileostomy closure.
      • Anastomic leakage and lumen stricture s/p anoplasty and dilatation
    • According to patient he has done loop ileostomy since the last surgery on transanal transabdominal total mesorectal excision (TaTME). He has finished all the stoma bag and came to our OPD for further evaluation. After discussion with patient he decided to do loop ileostomy closure as there was no need for it purpose. He has previously wanted to do closure on 2023/10/18 but due to personal problem the schedule was cancelled that time.
    • Under the above impression, he is therefore admitted this time for loop ileostomy closure.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we immediately survey patient’s lab and condition. Anesthesia survey was done thoroughly. Operation closure of loop ileostomy was done on 2024/04/17. After the surgery we closely monitor patient’s vital sign and condition, wound dressing was ordered daily. Patient has minimal pain of wound and there was no active oozing of surgical wound noted during dressing. Penrose has pinkish red color and no fresh blood was noted. We follow up his feeding condition and there was no nausea vomiting under bread and sports drink. Patient has flatus upon follow up and defecation was noted on 4/20 late night. Under stable vital sign and condition he is ready to be discharged on 4/21 with take home medication and OPD follow up on 4/29 is arranged. Education regarding his post OP condition was given thoroughly.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# PRNTID
• 2023-01-12 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Assessment: Suggest neoadjuvant chemotherapy Favor TNT then restaging, Consider observation if cCR or local excision (TAMIS) for sphincter preserving.
• 2023-01-11 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • A:
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of the left buccal to lip commissure area, stage T4aN0M0, s/p induction chemotherapy, and s/p CCRT.
    • Adenocarcinoma of the low rectum just above dentate line, stage cT4aN2bM0(IIIC)
  • P:
    • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: Adenocarcinoma of the low rectum just above dentate line, stage cT4aN2bM0(IIIC)
      • Goal: curative
      • Treatment target and volume: pelvic including low rectal tumor.
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and 5040cGy/28 fractions of the rectal tumor bed.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and his wife. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1430, 2023-02-01.
• 2023-01-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O
    • 2022/12/19 PATHO - Colon biopsy: Colorectum, low rectum just above dentate line, (3 cm from anal verge), Biopsy. Specimen: B — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
    • 2023/01/05 CT: ABD: T:T4a(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
  • P
    • Arrange PET-CT
    • Refer to CRS for surgical evaluation
    • Refer to RTO for CCRT
    • Arrange admisson for CCRT
• 2017-11-29 ~ 2017-12-16 POMR Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Xia YiRan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C06.0 - Squamous cell carcinoma with SKIN INVASION at the left buccal mucosa, upper lip and oral commissure, cT2N1M0 (iT4aNxMx)
    • M27.2 - Inflammatory conditions of upper jaw bone
    • Z51.11 - For induction chemotherapy with #1a TPF
    • Z98.89 - Post of port-A insertion (2017/12/04)
    • Fatty liver, moderate
  • CC
    • I had A protuding malignant tumor on my left cheek and upper lip for 3 weeks.
  • Present illness
    • This 52-year-old male had personal history of smoking 1 PPD/day and drinking wine sometimes for 20+ years. He had quit betel nut chewing for 3~4+ years. He denied of HTN, CAd and DM major disease.
    • He was aware of protuding mass lesion on his left cheek for three months. Denied of body wight loss was note during recentlly half years. Because painful swelling with growth of tumor size developed, he visited to our O.S clinic on 2017/11/21. The local finding showed an ulcerative mass with rough white surface at the left buccal mucosa and upper lip (about 3.5*2.0 cm in lenghth). A palpated lymph node on the left neck was noted. The poor oral hygiene and gingival recession of residual teeth were noted. Swelling of left face was noted. Panoramic film showed periodontal bone loss was noted. No bone destruction by tumor is noted. Apical lesion of #33 and #43 were noted.
    • AN Incisional biopsy on 2016/12/07 and its report (Cellblock No: S2017-19232) was Squamous cell carcinoma. IHC stain: p16 (-). His diagnosis was SCC with inflammation at the left buccal mucosa, upper lip and oral commissure cT2N1M0.
    • The MRI image showed that the skin invasion of left buccal mucosa. Therefore, the clinic stage was IVa. Patient did not want to have operations to destroy his lip, his treatment plans were induction chemotherapy followed by CCRT. He was admitted to ward for more aggressive tumor survey and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we had arrange tumor survery.
    • The naspharynx MRI showed tumor location of left upper lip, gingivobuccal mucosa, at least T4aN0Mx.
    • The abdomen sona and whole body bone scan no evidence of distance metastasis.
    • His treatment plan were induction chemotherapy followed by surgery.
    • The 24 hour CCr was done and showed 116mL/min. Port-A insertion on 2017/12/04.
    • Then we had arrange induction chemotherapy with #1a TPF (Taxotere 40mg/M2, Cisplatin 40mg/M2, 5-FU 1000mg/M2 plus Leucovorin 100mg/M2) were delivered since 2017/12/05 ~ 2017/12/07. #1b induction chemotherapy with TPF since 2017/12/12 ~ 2017/12/14. No obvious of nausea, vomiting, poor intake or other discomfort after chemotherapy.
    • Intraoral wound change dressing qd. Mouth care with Parmason solution q3h.
    • After this cycle of chemotherapy finished, his general condition mintained stable. He was discharged and next admission on 2017/12/26 for further chemotherapy course.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent 1# QID
    • Tramacet 1# Q6H
    • amoxicillin 250mg 2# Q8H 5D
    • Kentamin 1# TID 5D

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-17  
  • Op Method:
    • Closure of loop ileostomy         
  • Op Finding:
    • Enterostomy at right abdomen
    • Peristomal adhesion: moderate  
    • Anastomosis: functional end-to-end by GIA * 2        
• 2024-01-17
  • Surgery
    • Anoplasty and anal dilatation
  • Finding
    • Rectal cancer s/p OP, coloanal anastomosis with anastomotic leakage ,
    • Severe anal canal scaring, fibrosis and stricture
    • The anal canal diameter : 11mm (pre-OP, under Anasthesia) –> 23 mm (post-OP)
• 2023-10-18
  • Surgery
    • Transanal transabdominal total mesorectal excision (TaTME)     
    • Loop ileostomy     
  • Finding
    • Low rectal cancer at 3 cm from AV s/p CCRT, partial response Narrow pelvis and fatty mesorectum
    • Anastomosis at dentate line using CDH 33 and reinforced by 3-0 Vicryl suture
• 2022-10-19
  • Surgery
    • Wide excision of the precancerous lesion from the right tongue (71001B * 1)
  • Finding
    • O: A white patch at the ventral surface of the right tongue is noted.
    • A: rule out dysplasia or hyperplasia verrucous leukoplakia of the right tongue
• 2020-05-22
  • Surgery
    • Wide excision of the malignant tumor from the lower lip
    • STSG reconstruction of the lower lip (3 * 3 cm)
    • Complicated tooth extraction of #21, #11, #12, #13, #14, #31, #41, #42, #43 and #44
    • NG feeding tube insertion
  • Finding
    • SCC of the lower lip post induction chemotherapy was reduced about 95% in size. Scar tissue is noted at the lower lip and hardly find ulcerative lesion on his lower lip.
    • Multiple hopeless teeth of #21, #11, #12, #13, #14, #31, #41, #42, #43 and #44 are noted.
    • OSF and trismus are noted.

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-02-02 ~ 2023-03-14 - 4500cGy/25 fractions (15MV photon) of the pelvic, and 5040cGy/28 ractions of the rectal tumor bed area.
• 2018-03-20 ~ 2018-05-08 - 5000cGy/25 ractions (6MV photon) of the bilateral neck, 6000cGy/30 fractions of the left buccal to lip commissure tumor, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the reduced left buccal to lip commissure tumor bed.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-09 - docetaxel 32mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 32mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1400mg leucovorin 80mg/m2 140mg NS 500mL 22hr (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-07-31 - docetaxel 32mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 32mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1400mg leucovorin 80mg/m2 140mg NS 500mL 22hr (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-07-05 - docetaxel 32mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 32mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1500mg leucovorin 80mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 22hr (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-06-28 - docetaxel 32mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 32mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1500mg leucovorin 80mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 22hr (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-06-11 - docetaxel 32mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 32mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1500mg leucovorin 80mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 22hr (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-06-03 - docetaxel 32mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 32mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1500mg leucovorin 80mg/m2 150mg NS 500mL 22hr (TPF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2023-08-22 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-08-03 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-07-07 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-06-29 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-06-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-05-08 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-04-12 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-03-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 730mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PD D1-3
• 2023-03-03 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 420mg NS 100mL D1-4 (CCRT)
  • none
• 2023-02-13 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 420mg NS 100mL D1-4 (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-09 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 420mg NS 100mL D1-2 (CCRT)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2
• 2020-04-23 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 70mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1900mg leucovorin 100mg/m2 190mg NS 1000mL 22hr (TPFL Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2020-04-16 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 70mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1900mg leucovorin 100mg/m2 190mg NS 1000mL 22hr (TPFL Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2020-04-02 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 80mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1900mg leucovorin 100mg/m2 190mg NS 1000mL 22hr (TPFL Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2020-03-27 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 80mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2000mg leucovorin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 1000mL 22hr (TPFL Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2020-03-13 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 80mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2000mg leucovorin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 1000mL 22hr (TPFL Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2020-03-06 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 80mg NS 150mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2000mg leucovorin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 1000mL 22hr (TPFL Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg

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2024-08-20

[diarrhea management and temporary neutropenia post-TPF treatment resolved]

The lowest neutrophil count within the past month was 1.82K/uL x 44% = 800/uL (grade 3), which occurred approximately one week after TPF administration (80% of the standard dose) on 2024-07-31. In fact, another session of TPF was given on the same day 2024-08-09. The data indicates that this neutropenia was a temporary condition, resolving to normal levels in days without the use of G-CSF.

Regarding diarrhea, it was not listed in the discharge diagnosis under service number I24072540, although loperamide was appropriately prescribed for this condition. No medication issues were identified.

• 2024-08-20 WBC 6.50 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-16 WBC 4.70 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-12 WBC 5.36 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-09 WBC 1.82 x10^3/uL <-

• 2024-08-07 WBC 5.54 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-30 WBC 4.24 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-23 WBC 5.15 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-20 WBC 3.96 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-20 Neutrophil 68.6 %

• 2024-08-16 Neutrophil 64.6 %

• 2024-08-12 Neutrophil 67.3 %

• 2024-08-09 Neutrophil 43.9 % <-

• 2024-08-07 Neutrophil 74.8 %

• 2024-07-30 Neutrophil 71.6 %

• 2024-07-23 Neutrophil 71.7 %

• 2024-07-20 Neutrophil 61.9 %

2023-05-09

On 2023-01-12, the PET scan showed no significant abnormal focal FDG uptake elsewhere except in the rectum with two regional lymph nodes and an old lesion in the left buccal region. The patient has been treated with TNT for rectal cancer. CCRT with FU was performed in February and March of 2023. The patient is currently being treated with the FOLFOX regimen.

According to PharmaCloud records, all recent medications were prescribed at our hospital and no medication reconciliation issues were identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-19 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-08256 A5
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS >=1 and <5
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 1% (optional)
• 2024-05-31 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower C- and lower T-spines and L5 spine. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-04-25 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, lesser curvature side of pylorus, radical subtotal gastrectomy —- adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Duodenum, radical subtotal gastrectomy —- adenocarcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Omentum, omentectomy —- negative for malignancy
    • Margin:
      • F2024-00166: proximal gastric resection margin: free; distal duodenal resection margin: involved
      • S2024-08256: re-excised distal cut end: free
    • Lymph node, lesser curvature, dissection —- metastatic adenocarcinoma (5/5)
    • Lymph node, greater curvature, dissection —- metastatic adenocarcinoma (9/10)
    • Lymph node, group 5, dissection —- metastatic adenocarcinoma (8/12)
    • Lymph node, group 6, dissection —- metastatic adenocarcinoma (3/4)
    • Lymph node, group 7, dissection —- metastatic adenocarcinoma (4/5)
    • Lymph node, group 8a, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • Lymph node, group 9, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Soft tissue, group 12a, dissection —- no lymph node is found (0/0) —- metastatic adenocarcinoma is seen in soft tissue
    • Soft tissue, group 13, dissection —- negative for malignancy (0/5)
    • AJCC 8 th edition p T N M Pathology stage: pStage IIIC, pT3N3b(if cM0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: Partial gastrectomy, distal
      
    • Tumor Site: lesser curvature side of pylorus,
      
    • Specimen size: Greater curvature: 17.5 cm; Lesser curvature: 9.8 cm; Duodenum: 0.9 cm; Omentum: 42 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm; Re-excised distal cut end: 1.5 cm in length
    • Tumor Size : 6.5 x 3.5 cm
    • Gross configuration: For advanced carcinoma (Borrmann classification): Type III: Ulcerated with poorly defined infiltrative margins
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: stomach, non-tumor; A2-3: omentum; A4-7: tumor; A8-9: lymph node, lesser curvature; A10-11: lymph node, greater curvature; B: re-excised distal cut end; C: lymph node, group 5; D1-2: lymph node, group 6; E1-2: lymph node, group 7; F: lymph node, group 8a; G: lymph node, group 9; H: lymph node, group 12a; I: lymph node, group 13.
      • F2024-00166
        • FsA: Specimen submitted in fresh consists of 1 piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 7.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm. All for section in one cassette FsA.
        • FsB: Specimen submitted in fresh consists of 1 piece of tan, irregular tissue measuring 3.5 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm. All for section in one cassette FsB.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma
      • Lauren classification of adenocarcinoma: Intestinal type
      • WHO (2019): tubular
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distal margin:
        • F2024-00166: distal duodenal resection margin: involved; 3.0 cm
        • S2024-08256: re-excised distal cut end: free; 0.5 cm; the immunohistochemical stain of CK reveals no invasive tumor.
      • Radial margin: very close, < 0.1 cm
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: present
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: please see diagnosis
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN3b: Metastasis in 16 or more regional lymph nodes
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
      • F2024-00166
        • FsA: Section shows gastric tissue without malignancy.
        • FsB: Section shows duodenal tissue with adenocarcinoma.
• 2024-04-23 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • A: Stomach, upper body, biopsy — Hyperplastic polyp, H pylori NOT present
    • B: Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 2 pieces of tan, polypoid tissue measuring up to 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette A.
    • B: Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 6 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette B.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • A: Section shows 2 pieces of polypoid gastric tissue with mild hyperplastic change and chronic inflammation. H. pylori are NOT present.
    • B: Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and Her-2/neu (Ab): Negative (1+).
• 2024-04-23 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspect gastric malignancy, from angle to antrum, LC, s/p biopsy(B), Borrmann type III, if tissue prove
    • Suspect external compression, 2nd portion
    • Gastric polyps, upper body, s/p biopsy.(A)
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Antral deformity
    • Bulb deformity
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test and pathology report
• 2024-04-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (78.6 - 11.8) / 78.6 = 84.99%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 85.0
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with trivial AR
    • Normal MV with no MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-04-20 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
• 2024-04-20 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Wall thickening at gastric antrum, r/o gastric malignancy.
    • There are perigastric lymph nodes, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Small bilateral renal cysts, up to 1cm in right kidney.
    • Fibrotic infiltrates in right upper lung.
  • Impression:
    • R/O gastric malignancy with perigastric lymph nodes, if proven malignancy, cstage T3N2M0.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III__(Stage_value)
• 2024-04-20 KUB
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
  • Disc space narrowing at L4/5 level.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-24
  • Operation
    • Radical subtotal gastrectomy + Billroth II gastrojejunostomy
    • Laparoscopy
  • Finding
    • Laparoscopy: gastric cancer, pylorus, with severe adhesion of omentum and duodenum over RUQ, no gross peritoneal seedings and miminal ascites.
    • An ulcerative tumor (Borrmann type III) was encountered in the lesser curvature side of pylorus. Multiple enlarged lymph nodes were found in the lesser curvature side.
    • Clinical status:
      • Size: 4cm
      • Location: anterior wall of pylorus (D, AW)
      • Remnant stomach: No
      • Macroscopic type: Borrmann type 3
      • Depth of tumor invasion: cT3 (SE)
      • LN: gross enlarged lymph nodes (+), along LCS and #7
      • Liver metastasis: No (H0)
      • Peritoneal metastasis: No (P0)
      • Peritoneal cytology: done (CY0)
      • Other metastasis: No (M0)
      • Clinical status: cT3N2M0, stage IIIB
    • Operative status:
      • Approach: Laparoscopy -> laparotomy
      • Operative procedures: subtotal gastrectomy
      • Combined resection: none
      • Involvement of the resection margins: PM(-), DM(+)
      • LN dissection: D2
      • Curative potential of gastric resection: resection B
      • Drain: 19Fr J-VAC*3, in the Morrison`s pouch, lesser sac, and splenic fossa
      • Feeding jejunostomy: not done
    • Biobank: blood + normal tissue + tumor

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-26 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-06 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

2024-08-21

[improving CINV control with aprepitant addition]

Due to chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) documented on 2024-08-13, the FOLFOX dose was reduced to 80% during this hospitalization.

Since the initiation of FOLFOX, Aloxi (palonosetron) has been used to prevent CINV, but its effectiveness may be insufficient. It is recommended to add Emend (aprepitant) on days 1-3 (covered by NHI) to extend the prevention of CINV, allowing the full FOLFOX dose to be administered without compromising efficacy.

Additionally, CA-199 levels have shown a noticeable increase over the past month, which might warrant an investigation into possible changes in disease progression.

• 2024-08-15 CA-199 (NM) 755.460 U/ml
• 2024-07-22 CA-199 (NM) 537.250 U/ml
• 2024-07-02 CA-199 (NM) 538.710 U/ml
• 2024-06-14 CA-199 (NM) 579.030 U/ml

[oral akynzeo as an option for persistent CINV]

Oral Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) is available in this hospital as a patient-paid option. It may be considered if CINV persists despite the addition of aprepitant.

2024-06-19

[EPS treatments]

Acute extrapyramidal syndromes (EPS), such as dystonic reactions and akathisia, can treated with diphenhydramine (25 to 50 mg IV in adults, 30 mg was given as premedication with FOLFOX today). Benztropine (1 to 2 mg IV in adults, not available here) may be used initially, or if diphenhydramine therapy fails. Response is often dramatic and typically occurs within minutes of intravenous drug administration. Although the IV route is preferred, both diphenhydramine and benztropine may be given IM or orally. If initial treatment is successful, therapy is continued orally for two to three days to prevent recurrence.

Alternative treatments for EPS include benzodiazepines (eg, lorazepam 1 to 2 mg IV in adults, 1 mg IV at around 12:00 and 13:20 administered), amantadine (100 mg orally twice or three times daily in adults), or biperiden (2 mg orally in adults). At least two controlled studies have shown amantadine to be as effective as anticholinergic therapy, with fewer side effects. Propranolol (20 to 40 mg initial dose) reduces involuntary movements in akathisia, but does not reduce anxiety. A randomized trial of 13 patients with acute akathisia from antipsychotic medications reported a benefit from trazodone (100 mg/day orally in adults).

Ref: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/first-generation-typical-antipsychotic-medication-poisoning

700872470

240821

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-04 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the study on 2024/03/25, the previous faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and sternum are either stationary or a little less evident, possibly more benign in nature.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions. Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-, T- and L-spines, sacrum, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, hips, knees, and feet.
• 2024-05-03 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (60 - 18) / 60 = 70.00%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild AR, MR, moderate TR
• 2024-04-08 Patho - breast mastectomy with regional lymph nodes
  • Diagnosis
    • Breast, right, partial mastectomy with frozen section for margin (F2024-130FSB) — invasive carcinoma, no special type and adenoid cystic carcinoma.
      • IHC stain: CD117(+).
      • Margin: free, 5 mm from deep margin and 2 mm from 3 o’clock margin of F2024-130FSB specimen.
      • Lymph node, right , axillary sentinel, dissection (S2024-130FSA) — metastatic carcinomna (2/2).
    • Breast, right, 3 o’clock margin, further excision (S2024-6893A) — free (2 pieces: 4.4 x 2.7 x 0.3 cm and 1.3 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm in size).
      • Lymph node, right axillary, dissection (S2024-6893B) — metastatic carcinoma (3 / 4) with extranodal extension.
    • pT2 pN2a (if cM0); anatomic stage: IIIA, pathology prgnostic stage group: IIIB, at least.
  • Gross Description
    • Procedure
      • Partial mastectomy with frozen section for margin (F2024-130FSB): right breast tissue: 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm; Skin intact: 5.0 x 3.0 cm, no nipple; tumor grossly 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm (NOTE gross tumor size which may include fibrotci tissue and may not represent true neoplastic tumor size).
      • Breast, right, 3 o’clock margin, further excision (S2024-6893A): 2 pieces: 4.4 x 2.7 x 0.3 cm and 1.3 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm.
    • Lymph node sampling (if lymph nodes are present in the specimen)
      • right sentinel lymph nodes: F2024-130FSA
      • right axillary dissection: S2024-6893B
    • Specimen laterality- right
      • Sections are taken and labeled as:
        • Tissue for frozen section: F2024-130FSA1: right sentinel lymph node; F2024-130FSB1: tumor with deep margin; F2024-130FSB2: tumor with 3 o’clock margin.
        • Tissue for formalin fixation: F2024-130A1-3: 12, 6, 9 o’clock margins; A4-5: tumor; A6: skin. S2024-6893A1-2: futher excison 3 o’clock margin (larger piece); A3: further excision 3 o’clock margin; (smaller piece); S2024-6893B: right axillary lymph node dissection.
  • Microscopic Description
    • For Invasive Carcinoma
      • Histologic type: Invasive carcinoma, NST and adenoid cystic carcinoma, IHC stain: CD117(+).
      • Size of invasive carcinoma (mm): 25 x 22 x 15 mm
      • Histologic grade (Nottingham histologic score): Grade II (score 3-5)
      • Extent of tumor (required only if the structures are present and involved)
      • Skin involvement: Absent
      • Chest wall invasion deeper than pectoralis muscle: no chest wall tissue.
    • For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ - no DCIS
      • Tumor size (mm): no DCIS
        • Nuclear grade: no DCIS
        • Architectural pattern: no DCIS
      • Tumor necrosis: no DCIS
    • Margins:
      • Negative, Closest margin (5 mm from deep margin and 5 mm from 3 o’clock margin)
    • Nodal status: metastatic (if lymph nodes are present in the specimen)
      • No. examined: 6
      • No. macrometastases (>2 mm): 5
      • No. micrometastases (> 0.2 ~ 2 mm and/or > 200 cells): 0
      • No. isolated tumor cells (<= 0.2 mm and <= 200 cells): 0
    • Treatment Effect: Response to presurgical (neoadjuvant) therapy (if patient received) - no presurgical treatment.
    • Immunohistochemical Study- result of core biopsy specimen: S2024-05234
      • ER (-, 0%), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: negative (score=0), Ki-67 (70%), p63 (-), CK5/6 (-), E-cadherin (+).
    • perineural invasion is present.
• 2024-04-01 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Anechoic nodules, 1.06x0.68cm in left lobe, 0.65x0.56cm, 0.53x0.59cm, 1.23x1.15cm in right lobe, r/o liver cysts.
    • Presence of gallbladder stone.
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
    • Anechoic nodules, 1.02x1.29cm in right kidney, 1.06x0.88cm in left kidney, r/o renal cysts.
  • Impression:
    • Liver cysts.
    • GB stone.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.
• 2024-03-25 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Several faint hot spots in both rib cages and sternum, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-, T- and L-spine, sacrum, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, hips, knees, and feet.
• 2024-03-15 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, right, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
  • IHC stains: ER (-, 0%), PR (-, 0%), Her2/neu: negative (score=0), Ki-67 (70%), p63 (-), CK5/6 (-), E-cadherin (+).
• 2024-02-29 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
    • R/O right breast tumor (#2)
  • BI-RADS:
    • 4c. suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered (high suspicion for malignancy: 50-95%)

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-24 SOAP Neurology Yang FuYi
  • Prescription x3
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Madopar (levodopa 200mg, benserazide 50mg) 0.5# TID 28D
    • Caduet (amlodipine 5mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QD 28D
• 2024-04-03 SOAP Neurology Yang FuYi
  • Prescription x3
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QD
    • Madopar (levodopa 200mg, benserazide 50mg) 0.5# TID
    • Caduet (amlodipine 5mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
• 2024-03-14 ~ 2024-03-16 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang JianHui
  • Discharge disgnosis
    • Right breast tumor status post core needle biopsy on 2024/03/15.
  • CC
    • Intermittent right breast tenderness and a palpable mass on the right breast was found since 2 years ago
  • Present illness
    • This 77-year-old female patient with underlying diseases of (1). Right breast mass (2). Acute left cerebellum infarction on 2024/02/23 (3). Modified ranking scale 2 (4). Essential (primary) hypertension (5). Parkinson’s disease (6). Bilateral huge thyroid tumors with airway compression status poat bilateral thyroidectomy on 110/06/08 (7). Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications had suffered intermittent right breast tenderness and a palpable mass on the right breast was found since 2 years ago. Then, she presented to our General Surgery clinic on 2024/03/01 with a right breast tumor (1.36cm, 6”, 1.89cm) found on sonography at our hospital. With the impression of right breast mass, she was admitted to our General Surgery ward on 2024/03/14 for right breast mass biopsy.
    • This patient with recent stroke and under aspirin was admitted due to right breast tumor ceore needle biopsy. Neurological sign and bleeding were monitored.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, right breast biopsy was performed on 2024/03/15. We gave her the medicine she usually takes except for bokey to control underlyong disease. The wound is clean and dry and the wound pain was tolerable. The result of right breast biopsy report is pending. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today and re-follow at OPD. There is no new stroke and bleeding developed during this time biopsy.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-08
  • Surgery
    • Partial mastectomy + SLNB -> axillary LN dissection
  • Finding
    • Breast tumor: 1.8cm 6 o’clock/4cm,
    • margin: free of tumor as shown by frozen section
    • Sentinel lymh node: frozen section: 2, all positive

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-20 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 130mg NS 250mL 90min (paclitaxel weekly)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-22 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/kg 50mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-06-25 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/kg 50mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-05-28 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/kg 50mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-05-04 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/kg 50mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-08-21

[eGFR assessment and paclitaxel dosing]

Lab results from 2024-08-19 show an eGFR of 75.01 ml/min/1.73m², indicating no need for renal dose adjustment for paclitaxel. No issues with the current active medications were identified.

700904907

240821

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-02 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-07-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Sigmoid cancer s/p OP and C/T
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with ascites.
    • Left pleural effusion.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
• 2024-07-08 Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis: No definite mucosal lesion was seen from rectum to previous anastomosis (90cm AAV).
• 2024-02-01 Bone densitometry - spine + hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Hip, BMD is 0.414 gms/cm2, about 3.9 SD below the peak bone mass (49%) and 1.8 SD below the mean of age-matched people (72%).
    • IMP: osteoporosis
  • L-spines BMD (AP view) performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.716 gms/cm2, about 3.0 SD below the peak bone mass (68%) and 0.1 SD below the mean of age-matched people (98%).
    • IMP: osteoporosis
• 2024-02-01 T- L-spine AP + Lat
  • T10-L3 compression fractures
  • Kyphosis of T-L spine
• 2023-12-04 T- L-spine AP + Lat
  • T10, T11, T12, L1 compression fracture.
  • Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5 level.
  • Grade 1 spondylolytic spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 level.
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
• 2023-11-06 T- L-spine AP + Lat
  • Kyphoscoliosis of thoracolumbar spine.
  • Placement of left subclavian port-A catheter.
  • Multiple spinal compression fractures at thoracolumbar levels.
• 2023-10-03 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. A nodule (1.1cm)at RLQ.
    • Some LNs at mediastinum.
    • Retroversion of uterus.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
• 2023-07-10 Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis: No definite mucosal lesion was seen. Previous anastomosis at S-colon and T-colon are normal.
• 2023-07-07 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue nodule 1.1 x 0.5 cm in the omentum at right upper pelvis (Srs:301 Img:41). Tumor seeding is highly suspected.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
• 2023-02-06 All-RAS + BRAF
  • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT > GAT, p.G12D)
  • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-02-03 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Sigmoid colon, open sigmoidectomy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
      
    • Resection margins, open sigmoidectomy — Radial margin is invoved by carcinoma
      
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, open sigmoidectomy — Negative for malignancy (0/19)
      
    • Omentum, tumor removal — Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pelvis, tumor removal — Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Colostomy, closure T-loop colostomy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pathology stage: pT4aN0M1c; Stage IVC
      
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: Open sigmoidectomy + removal tumor seeding + closure T-loop colostomy
    • Specimen site: Sigmoid colon, omentum, pelvic tissue, and colostomy
      
    • Specimen size: 10.5 cm (sigmoid colon), 18 x 12 x 5 cm (omentum), multiple pieces up to 1.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm (pelvic seeding) and 8 x 4 x 3 cm (colostomy)
      
    • Tumor size: 6.5 x 3.5 cm
      
    • Tumor location: 2.5 cm away from the one resection margin
    • Depth of invasion grossly: Pericolic soft tissue
    • Mucosa elsewhere: Unremarkable
    • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: A1-A5= tumor, A6-A8 and X1-X4= regional lymph nodes, B= proximal end, C= distal end, D1-D2= omentum, E1-E2= pelvic seeding, F1-F2= colostomy
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: Moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: To serosa
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural invasion: Present
      
    • Tumor cell budding: High
      
    • Circumferential (radial) margin: Involved by carcinoma
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Negative for malignancy (0/19) (No. Positive / No. Total)
      
    • Extranodal involvement: N/A
      
    • Omentum: Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pelvic seeding: Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Colostomy: Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT4a (Tumor invades serosa)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0 (no regional lymph node metastasis)
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): pM1c (metastatic to the peritoneal surface)
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: Tubulovillous adenoma
    • Additional pathologic findings: None identified
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A
    • IHC (S2023-00555): EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+)
• 2023-02-01 ECG
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2023-01-09 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Sigmoid colon, 30 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show adenocarcinoma, composed of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns with desmoplastic stromal reaction.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2023-01-09 Simoidoscopy
  • One tumor mass was noted in the sigmoid colon with lumen obstruction, Size 4.0 cm. ( 30 cm from anal verge)
• 2023-01-04 KUB
  • S/P operation with retention of surgical clips.
  • Compression fracture of T12.
• 2023-01-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (73.4 - 22.5) / 73.4 = 69.35%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69.3
  • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
  • Mild MR, trivial TR
  • Impaired LV relaxation
  • Mildly dilated LA, thick IVS
• 2023-01-02 CT - abdomen
  • IMP: Sigmoid colon segmental wall thickening with ascites formation. Sigmoid colon cancer is favored.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T: T2(T_value) N: N0(N_value) M: M0(M_value) STAGE: ____(Stage_value)
• 2022-12-30 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P operation with retention of surgical clips.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2020-12-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (63.1 - 12.7) / 63.1 = 79.87%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79.9
  • Normal heart size.
  • Normal RV & LV systolic function. No regional wall motion abnormalities.
  • Impaired LV relaxation.
  • Mild mitral regurgitation.
  • Mild tricuspid regurgitation.
  • Mild pulmonic regurgitation
• 2020-11-20 Treadmill Exercise Test
  • Resting ECG : non specific ST changes
  • ST changes during TET : 1-mm upslope ST-segment depression at leads II, III, AVF and V4-6 at recovery phases
  • Interpretation : Submaximal heart rate achievement, Non-diagnostic test
• 2017-08-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (87.9 - 19.5) / 87.9 = 77.82%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77.8
  • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
  • Trivial MR
  • Mildly thicked IVS

[MedRec]

• 2023-07-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • P
    • During admission, arrange colonscopy but no biopsy due to avastin use.
    • consult CV due to SBP 160
• 2023-04-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • Prescription
    • Smecta (dioctahedral smectite 3mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • loperamide 2mg 1# PRNQD
• 2023-03-09 ~ 2023-03-11 POMR Hemato-Oncology
  • Discharge disgnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with obstruction s/p colostomy on 2023/01/05, and s/p Exp.Lap with sigmoidectomy, adhesiolysis, removal of some tumor seedings and closure of T-loop colostomy s/p open sigmoidectomy on 2023/02/03, pT4aN0M1c(0/19), LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+), stage IVC (metastases of omentum, low abdomen wall and pelvic seedings, carcinomatosis), KRAS codon 12 GGT＞GAT, p.G12D, s/p FOLFOX from 2023/03/09~
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
• 2023-03-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O: Now on FOLFOX +/- bevacizumab
  • P: C/T with FOLFOX +/- bevacizumab
• 2023-03-04 SOAP Colorectal Surgery
  • S: doing well, s/p port-A, suggest CCRT followed by C/T + target
  • P:
    • stage IVc, suggest CCRT (pelvic tumor seedings), then C/T + target therapy
    • refer to oncologist
• 2023-02-20 SOAP Radiation Oncology
  • A/P: CT-simulation will be arranged on 20230306. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the visible residual tumor and preOP S-colon tumor bed to 54 Gy/ 30 fx. RT will start around 20230308.
• 2023-02-14 SOAP Colorectal Surgery
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with obstruction s/p colostomy (2023-01-05), and s/p Exp.Lap with sigmoidectomy, adhesiolysis, removal of some tumor seedings and closure of T-loop colostomystatus post open sigmoidectomy on 2023/02/03, pT4aN0M1c(0/19), LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+), stage IVc (metastases of omentum, low abdomen wall and pelvic seedings, carcinomatosis)
  • P:
    • stage IVc, suggest CCRT, then C/T+ target therapy
    • check RAS status
• 2023-01-20 SOAP Colorectal Surgery
  • S
    • Tumor of sigmoid colon with obstruction status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/01/05
    • doing well, arrange staged surgery
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of S-colon with obstruction s/p colostomy (2023-01-05)
  • P: admission (20230201), ERAS, then laparoscopic sigmoidectomy+ close colostomy (20230202, BUT may laparotomy)
• 2023-01-10 SOAP Metabolism
  • Prescription
    • Zulitor (pitavastatin 4mg 1# QN
    • Canaglu (canagliflozin 100mg) 1# QDAC
    • Kludone (gliclazide 60mg) 1# BID
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC
    • Dibose (acarbose 100mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2023-01-03 SOAP Colorectal Surgery
  • S: Intermittent and progressively abdominal cramping pain with difficult passage of stool in recent 2 weeks and obstipation for 4-5 days
  • O: 2023/01/02 CT: ABD - Imp: Sigmoid colon segmental wall thickening with ascites formation. Sigmoid colon cancer is favored. Dilated loops of colon with wall edema(+)
  • A: Tumor of S-colon with obstruction
  • P: admission, nutritional support (PPN), clear liquid diet, suggest colostomy first (20230105) followed by sigmoidectomy 3-4 weeks later
• 2017-01-18 SOAP Metabolism
  • Diagnosis
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type, uncontrolled [E11.65]
    • Gouty arthropathy [M10.00]
    • HCVD, malignant without CHF [I11.9]
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia [E78.2]
    • Other specified acquired hypothyroidism [E01.8]
    • Obesity, unspecified [E66.9]
  • Prescription
    • Jardiance (empagliflozin 25mg) 1# QD
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# TIDCC
    • Glucobay (acarbose 100mg) 1# TIDAC
    • NovoNorm (repaglinide 1mg) 2# TIDAC
• 2017-01-03 SOAP Cardiology
  • Diagnosis
    • Other and unspecified angina pectoris [I20.9]
    • HCVD, benign without CHF [I11.9]
    • DM w/o mention of complication, NIDDM Type, adult-onset or unspecified type, not stated as un [E11.9]
  • Prescription
    • Hyzaar (losartan 100mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg) 0.5# QD
    • Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20mg) 1# QD
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

• 2023-07-07 Cardiology
  • Q
    • The patient is an 70-year-old female with a history of DM, HCVD, Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with obstruction s/p colostomy on 2023/01/05, and s/p Exp. Lap with sigmoidectomy, adhesiolysis, removal of some tumor seedings and closure of T-loop colostomy s/p open sigmoidectomy on 2023/02/03, pT4aN0M1c(0/19), LVI(+), PNI(+), CRM(+), stage IVC s/p RT 45 Gy/ 25 fractions to the pelvis, visible residual tumor and preOP S-colon tumor bed to 54 Gy/30 fractions from 2023/03/08~2023/04/25, CCRT with FOLFOX from 2023/03/09~, plus Avastin from 2023/05/04.
    • She presented with hypertension was noted at home under Norvasc 5mg/tab 0.5# PO QD, Hyzaar 100mg & 12.5mg/tab 1# PO QD, Coxine 20mg/tab 1# PO QD and Concor 5mg/tab 1# PO QD was treated.
    • For anti-hypertension drug adjust, we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • I was consulted for BP control
    • BP: 150-160 mmHg;
    • Lab
      • 2023-07-04 BUN 26 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-07-04 Creatinine 0.56 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-07-04 Na (Sodium) 132 mmol/L
        
      • 2023-07-04 K (Potassium) 3.7 mmol/L
        
    • Suggestion:
      • Keep Hyzaar 1# QD, Concor 1#, Coxine 1# QD
      • Keep Norvasc 1# QD, if SBP > 150 mmHg still, may uptrate to Norvasc 1# BID PO.
    • Thanks for your consultation and F/U on call.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-02-02
  • Surgery
    • Exp. Lap with sigmoidectomy, adhesiolysis, removal of some tumor seedings over omentum, pelvic and abdominal wall and closure of T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • Much adhesions and tumor seedings was found after initial laparoscopic procedure, thus we chenged to open laparotomy method    
    • A locally advanced tumor over S-colon with multiple tumor seedings over pelvic wall, and near bil.overy sites, pelvic floor, low abdominal wall and great omentum. Excisions of the gross seeding tumors was performed except seeding tumors at pelvic floor (densely invasion), some clips was put around pelvic floow and bil.ovary sites for possible further R/T treatment.    
    • Sigmoidectomy was done and anastomosis was achieved using endo-GIA EZ/green 60+ CDH-29+ TISSEEL. Air test is ok.     
    • Closure of T-loop colostomy was also done by segmental resection of T-colon and anastomosis was achiseved using hand-sewn side-to-side anastomosis (endo-GIA EZ/green for both ends, then 4/0 PDS + silk)    
    • The whole procedure was smooth. Blood loss was anout 100ml.  
• 2023-01-05
  • Surgery
    • T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • Dilation of colon due to S-colon tumor obstruction    
    • T-llop colostomy was created at RUQ adbomen

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-08-20 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-08-02 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 300mg/m2 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 400mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-12 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-09-15 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-08-31 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-08-11 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-07-28 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-07-10 - (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-06-20 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-04-14 - …………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-27 - …………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-09 - …………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-08-21

[Stable Vital Signs and Lab Results with Rising Tumor Markers]

Vital signs remained stable during this hospital stay, and lab results on 2024-08-20 were generally acceptable, with no medication discrepancies identified. However, both tumor markers CEA and CA199 have shown an upward trend, FOLFIRI has been initialized since 2024-08-02.

• 2024-08-13 CEA 9.21 ng/mL

• 2024-07-22 CEA (NM) 5.082 ng/mL

• 2024-04-03 CEA (NM) 2.018 ng/mL

• 2023-11-16 CEA 1.99 ng/mL

• 2024-08-13 CA199 54.44 U/mL

• 2023-11-16 CA199 28.03 U/mL

2023-07-07

[reconciliation]

• The patient has two prescriptions that are eligible for refill, one given by our department of metabolism and endocrinology dated 2023-04-11, which includes Canaglu (canagliflozin), Zulitor (pitavastatin), Kludone (gliclazide), Uformin (metformin), and Dibose (acarbose) to address her type 2 diabetes mellitus. The other prescription was provided by the cardiology department on 2023-06-30, encompassing Concor (bisoprolol), Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate), Hyzaar (losartan, hydrochlorothiazide), and Norvasc (amlodipine) for her hypertensive heart disease and angina pectoris. All these medications are accounted for in the present medication list and no discrepancies have been detected during the reconciliation process.
• Be aware that the refillable prescription’s validity is capped at a duration of 3 months. As such, the supply of medication prescribed by the metabolism and endocrinology department should be nearing exhaustion soon. Please ensure to advise the patient about the necessity to schedule another appointment with our endocrinologist for a prescription renewal.

[optionally increase Norvasc to 1# daily]

• If the patient’s SBP persistently remains above 140 in most situations, as observed at 14:22 (163mmHg) and 16:52 (150mmHg) on 2023-07-06, it would be advisable to consider increasing the dosage of Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) from 0.5# to 1# QD.

2023-06-21

• This patient has two refillable prescriptions, one from our Metabolism and Endocrinology department issued on 2023-04-11 for Canaglu (canagliflozin), Zulitor (pitavastatin), Kludone (gliclazide), Uformin (metformin), and Dibose (acarbose) to manage her type 2 DM. The other prescription was issued on 2023-03-24 by the Cardiology department for Concor (bisoprolol), Coxine (isosorbide-5-mononitrate), Hyzaar (losartan, hydrochlorothiazide), and Norvasc (amlodipine) for her hypertensive heart disease and angina pectoris. All these medications have been integrated into the current formulary with no reconciliation issues found.
• Please note that the maximum validity duration of a refillable prescription is limited to 3 months. Therefore, the medication prescribed by the Cardiology department should soon be depleted. Please remind the patient to revisit our cardiologist to renew her prescription.

2023-06-01

• According to PharmaCloud, this patient visited a local clinic for heartburn on 2023-05-03. However, the prescribed medication for a duration of 3 days is now expired. Currently, no issues with medication reconciliation have been identified.

• Aside from anemia, the laboratory results from 2023-05-31 were largely within normal limits. There appears to be a downward trend in HGB levels in this patient following the initiation of FOLFOX treatments on 2023-03-09, with hemoglobin levels not fully recovering. This trend warrants continued monitoring.

  • 2023-05-31 HGB 9.9 g/dL
    
  • 2023-04-25 HGB 10.5 g/dL
    
  • 2023-03-22 HGB 10.7 g/dL
    
  • 2023-02-03 HGB 11.8 g/dL

2023-05-05

• Although the patient is taking metformin, acarbose, gliclazide, and canagliflozin, all serum glucose measurements during this hospitalization were above 200 mg/dL, suggesting inadequate glycemic control.
• Bevacizumab, part of the patient’s current treatment regimen, has been associated with hyperglycemia (26% of cases). If elevated blood glucose levels continue to be a problem, it may be worthwhile to consider adding insulin to help control the patient’s blood glucose.

2023-03-28

• Despite receiving metformin, acarbose, gliclazide, and canagliflozin, the patient has experienced episodes of serum glucose above 200mg/dL during her current hospital stay, indicating poor glycemic control. It is recommended that the patient be arranged to the metabolism and endocrinology outpatient department to renew her prescription for diabetes medications, as her previous refillable prescription is only valid for a limited time (approximate early Apr 2023).

2023-03-10

• The patient has an underlying condition of type 2 diabetes with blood sugar levels fluctuating between 272, 263, and 159mg/dL in high variability, serum glucose management might be further improved. By the way, the patient’s hypertension is well managed, and their vital signs are stable according to the TPR panel.
• The evidence supports that the patient’s diabetes is showing a worsening trend in the mid-term blood sugar index. It is recommended to measure a new value for HbA1c.
  • 2022-12-30 HbA1c 8.1 %
    
  • 2022-10-07 HbA1c 7.9 %
    
  • 2022-07-15 HbA1c 7.0 %

700055154

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-16 CT - abdomen
  • CC: In the past week, the patient developed a fever between midnight and morning. Two clinic visits with negative flu and COVID-19 tests revealed muscle aches and urinary hesitancy
  • Findings:
    • There are multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the mesentery and para-aortic space (up to 1.6 cm). Mesenteric adenitis is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes panniculitis and lymphoma.
    • A renal cyst 1.3 cm in right lower pole is noted.

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-12 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • S:

    • The patient frequently complains of urinary tract infections, particularly when their blood sugar control is poor.

    • Allergy: NKA

    • PH: Type 2 DM since 2010, HTN, Dyslipidemia,

    • FH: grandma, grandpa, pa: DM, HTN

  • Prescription x3
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 54 units QD SC 28D
    • NovoRapid (insulin aspart) 28 units TIDAC SC 28D
    • Glyxambi (empagliflozin 25mg, linagliptin 5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Atozet (ezetimibe 10mg, atorvastatin 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 28D
• 2021-04-07 SOAP Neurology Liu XiuXun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • acute infarct in left paramedial pons, TOAST: 2 small vessel occlusion
    • Other specified diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • Modified ranking scale 1

700337554

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[lab data]

2024-08-20 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-08-20 HBsAg Value 0.34 S/CO

2024-08-20 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-08-20 Anti-HCV Value 0.12 S/CO

2024-08-20 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-08-20 Anti-HBc Value 5.63 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-20 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality
• 2024-07-27 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • pelvic tumor
  • IMP:
    • A heterogeneous tumor (5.6cm, progression) at pelvic cavity with left distal ureter, urinary bladder and prostate invasion.
    • Compression fracture of L1.
• 2024-05-21 MRI - lower abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • a nodular lesion in left pelvic cavity
  • IMP:
    • A soft tissue lesion (3.5cm) at left pelvic cavity with some small cystic component and mass effect to left lower ureter r/o neurogenic tumor. Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter.
• 2024-05-16 SONO - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Mild to moderate hydronephrosis and hydroureter, left kidney.
    • Right parapelvic renal cyst.
    • Parenchymal renal disease.
• 2024-05-15 CT - abdomen
  • Without and with contrast Abdomen CT showed
    • Left hydronephrosis and left hydroureter with a heterogeneous low density nodular lesion, about 48mm, in the left pelvic cavity.
      
    • Wall thickening in the gastric antrum
  • IMP
    • left hydronephrosis and left hydroureter
    • a nodular lesion in he left pelvic cavity. Please correlate with other image modality.
• 2024-05-14 CXR
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • S/P vascular stenting.
  • Fracture of right ribs with union.
• 2024-05-14 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Moderate voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
• 2024-03-28 Bladder Sonography
  • Report: PVR: 33ml
• 2024-03-28 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2024-03-22 Bladder Sonography
  • Report: PVR: 78.5ml
• 2023-04-21 SONO - neurology
  • Mild atherosclerosis in right CCA and CCA bifurcation.
  • Adequate total VA flow volume (201 ml/min).
  • Smaller caliber with decreased flow in left VA, possible left VA hypoplasia.
  • Increased RI in bilateral ICA, indicating distal stenosis.
  • Poor temporal windows for transcranial insonation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-20 SOAP Urology Wu ShuYu
  • Prescription x3
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC 28D
• 2024-06-20 SOAP Neurology Xu BoRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Secorin (oxazolam 10mg) 1# HS
    • Urief (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD
    • Madopar HBS (levodopa 100mg, benserazide 25mg) 2# TID
    • Rakinson (rasagiline 1mg) 0.5# QD
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD
    • Nilasen (betahistine 24mg) 1# PRNBID

[consultation]

• 2024-08-20 Urology
  • Q
    • for TRUS biopsy and DJ insertion
    • This is a 87 y/o male with underlying disease of CVA two times, parkinson disease and BPH. He could walk used cane by himself.
    • He suffered from dysuria and body loss 10 kg for 2 month. The foley tube was insertion since 2024/5, and hematuria noted.
    • Followed-up Renal echo showed 1. Mild to moderate hydronephrosis and hydroureter, left kidney. 2. Right parapelvic renal cyst. 3. Parenchymal renal disease.
    • MRI of abdomen revealed A soft tissue lesion (3.5cm) at left pelvic cavity with some small cystic component and mass effect to left lower ureter r/o neurogenic tumor, and tumor marker showed higher PSA level.
    • We need your help for TRUS biopsy and DJ insertion, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • Prostate cancer with seminal vesicle involvement and progression of left ureter compression is impressed
    • DBJ insertion with TRUSP biopsy may be carried out on 08/26
    • If ureter tumor or bleeding in UVJ is found, transurethral resection of tumor or biopsy may be carried out at the same time
• 2024-05-16 Integrative Medicine
  • Q
    • for a nodular lesion in left pelvic cavity, thanks
    • This is a 86 y/o male with underlying disease of CVA two times, parkinson disease and BPH. He could walk used cane by himself.
    • This time, he presented to the ER with dizziness and fever this morning. At ER, consciousness clear, vital signs BP:226/97mmHg, PR:97bpm, BT:38.3’C, RR:18bpm, SpO2:96%. Laboratory test revealed hypokalemia and elevated CRP level.
    • CT of abdomen revealed left hydronephrosis and left hydroureter. a nodular lesion in left pelvic cavity. Please correlate with other image modality.
    • GU was consulted and suggested The renal functuion was normal without AKI (CRE 0.93mg/dl). The urine analysis show clear urine without evidence of urinary tract infection. Base on current evidence, there’s no emergent surgical indications now. If AKI occurs, left PCND may be required. I suggest oncology department further survey first.
    • Under the impression of left hydronephrosis and left hydroureter. He was admitted for further management
  • A
    • This 86-year-old man, with a history of CVA, Parkinson’s disease, and BPH, was admitted due to sepsis. We are consulted regarding a left pelvic tumor. A CT scan also shows gastric antrum wall thickening.
    • We may consider arranging a panendoscopy and colonoscopy, as well as a pelvic MRI for further evaluation.
    • We also suggest completing tumor markers: CEA, CA 19-9, AFP, and LDH.
    • If the above studies result in negative findings, may consult General Surgery for a laparoscopic biopsy.
    • Thank you!
• 2024-05-15 Urology
  • Q
    • Triage Level 3: Dizziness/Vertigo > Fever (appears ill). Began feeling dizzy today with no nausea. Felt generally weak in the past few days. Had a urinary tract infection two months ago and took medication. Triage assessment revealed a fever.
    • CC: Dizziness and fever this morning.
    • Denied Headache dyspnea chillness diarrhea
    • Hx of Old CVA, and BPH under regular follow up
    • Allergy: Nil

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2024-08-20

[CT and MRI findings with PSA elevation and HBV management]

A CT scan on 2024-07-27 revealed a heterogeneous tumor (5.6 cm, showing progression) in the pelvic cavity with invasion into the left distal ureter, urinary bladder, and prostate. An MRI on 2024-05-21 showed a soft tissue lesion (3.5 cm) in the left pelvic cavity with a small cystic component and mass effect on the left lower ureter, raising suspicion of a neurogenic tumor. Elevated PSA and free PSA levels were also noted.

The Anti-HBc test on 2024-08-20 showed reactive. Antiviral prophylaxis is recommended to prevent hepatitis B reactivation if the patient is scheduled to receive anti-cancer therapy.

Other lab results showed generally acceptable blood counts, electrolytes, and liver and kidney function. No pathology report is available yet, and no medication issues were identified.

• 2024-08-20 PSA 17.702 ng/mL

• 2024-03-22 PSA 23.135 ng/mL

• 2024-08-20 Free PSA 3.780 ng/mL

• 2019-07-26 Free PSA 2.081 ng/mL

• 2018-05-18 Free PSA 1.732 ng/mL

701509592

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[lab data]

2024-01-02 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2024-01-02 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.012
2024-01-02 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
2024-01-02 Anti-HBs Value (NM) 12.6 mIU/mL
2024-01-02 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2024-01-02 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.477
2024-01-02 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2024-01-02 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.035

2023-12-27 Fe (Iron-bound) 36 ug/dL
2023-12-27 TIBC 276 ug/dL
2023-12-27 UIBC 240 ug/dL

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-11 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 68 y/o female patient with Adenocarcinoma of D-colon, pT3N1bM0. stage IIIb post left hemicolectomy on 2023/11/28.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • S/P left hemicolectomy.
    • Liver cysts, up to 2cm in S7 liver.
  • Impression:
    • S/P left hemicolectomy.
    • Liver cysts.
    • Suggest clinical correlation and follow up.

[MedRec]

• 2024-01-14 ~ 2024-01-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of D-colon, pT3N1bM0. stage IIIb post left hemicolectomy on 2023/11/28
    • Postive of anti-HBc
  • CC
    • for adjuvent chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • The 68 y/o woman has Adenocarcinoma of D-colon, pT3N1bM0. stage IIIb post left hemicolectomy on 2023/11/28 in Cardinal Tien hospital nad HBV under treatment of Baraclude since 2024/01/12. She visited our gastroenterology due to colon cancer treatment, then was transferred to Oncology for arrange treatment. She received Port-A insertion on 2024/01/11.
    • This time, she is admitted for first course of first adjuvent chemotherapy, so she was asdmitted on 2024/01/14.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received adjuvent as C1D1 FOLFOX on 2024/01/15-01/17.
    • Keep baraclude 1# qdac for postive of anti-HBc.
    • NS hydration during chemotherapy.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2024/01/18. OPD follow up and re-admission is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2024-01-12 SOAP Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • A
    • Resolved HBV
    • Adenocarcinoma of D-colon, pT3M1bM0, stage IIIb
    • post Lt hemicolectomy on 2023-11-28
  • P
    • On HBV prophylaxis for chemotherapy: ETV on 2024/01/12
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2023-12-27 SOAP Gastroenterology Zhao YouCheng
  • S
    • Marked hypoalbuminemia has been found prior to undergoing partial colectomy for colon cancer.
  • O
    • P.E.: No icteric sclera, soft abdomen, no leg pitting edema.
    • 2023-10-31: alb 1.83 (at Cardinal Tien hospital)

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 119mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3940mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 118mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 118mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3890mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-04 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 119mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 116mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3840mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-11 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3840mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3840mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-21 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3735mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-08-20

[CEA, CA199, and treatment assessment]

Lab results, including CEA and CA199 from 2024-08-19, were generally normal. Baraclude (entecavir) is being used to manage reactive Anti-HBc, and the patient is well-tolerated to the FOLFOX regimen. After reviewing the HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases, no medication discrepancies were identified.

The most recent CT scan was conducted on 2024-05-11. Given that it is now August, a follow-up CT might be beneficial for clinical management.

700160767

240819

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-01 CT - abdomen
  • S/P CBD stenting with pneumobilia. Mild progression of pancreatic cancer with adjacent structures invasin and LNs metastases. Distention of gallbladder with stone (1.1cm).
• 2024-06-24, -06-17, -06-12 KUB
  • S/P metalic stent implantation in between CHD and duodenum.
  • Pneumobilia on both lobes IHDs are noted.
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion
• 2024-06-07 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P metalic stent implantation in between CHD and duodenum.
  • Pneumobilia on both lobes IHDs are noted.
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
• 2024-06-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (97.1 - 35.2) / 97.1 = 63.75%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild AR, MR, TR and PR
    • Dilated aortic root; thick IVS and LVPW
• 2024-06-06 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP
  • Findings
    • Duodenum:
      • No ulcer is found at the bulb.
    • Papilla:
      • Precut major papilla was noted.
    • Pancreatic Duct:
      • P stent was noted and removed with alligator forceps.
    • Common Bile Duct (CBD):
      • The distal CBD was strictured. The CBD stent was noted and removed with alligator forceps via duodenoscopy.
    • Intrahepatic Bile Ducts:
      • Dilated intrahepatic ducts (IHD).
    • Gallbladder:
      • The gallbladder (GB) is visualized after the injection of contrast medium via the PTGBD tube, and there is a drainage tube within the lumen.
    • Other Findings:
      • Some engorged varices were noted in the gastric body.
  • Management:
    • After CBD and MPD stent was removed, the CBD stent was pulled out by duodenoscopye. The pancreatic stent was left at the gastric body. Some blood oozing from the major papilla. Then, biliary stenting is performed with PCSEMS (partially covered self-expandable metal stent), using Wallflex stent (80 mm in length and 10 mm in diameter) smoothly. Some pus like fluid was slowly drained from the mental stent. The previous bloody oozing was stopped spontaneously.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Malignant distal biliary stricture s/p removing plastic CBD and pancreatic stent & PCSEMS
    • Chornic cholangitis with septic shock
    • Major papilla oozing, suspect stent removal related, stop
    • Gastric varices, body
  • Suggestion:
    • f/u amylase & lipase
    • Check X ray and sent bile juice for culture
• 2024-06-03 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, ERCP
  • Findings
    • Duodenum:
      • negative
    • Papilla:
      • Normal papilla is found.
    • Pancreatic Duct:
      • P duct cannulatoin is done inaverdently and p stenting is performed.
    • Common Bile Duct (CBD):
      • Selective cannulation with C duct is done with TPS method and the cholangiography showed marked dilatation of proximal biliary tree and the stricture segment measured about 1 cm in diameter. There is no filling defect in the biliary tree.
    • Intrahepatic Bile Ducts:
      • The Bil IHDs are not shown.
    • Gallbladder:
      • GB is not shown but part of cystic duct is opacified.
    • Other Findings:
      • nil
  • Management:
    • Transpancreatic Precut Sphincterotomy is performed due to repeated p duct cannualtion inaverdently. A 8.5 Fr. 7 cm straight stent (Gadileus) is placed for free drainage. Mild oozing is found after EST, therefore local injection at the cutting edge of EST wound and hemostasis is achieved.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Biliary stricture s/p TPS, EST & biliary stenting
      
    • s/p P duct stenting
      
    • GB non-opacification
    • post EST bleeding s/p hemostasis
  • Suggestion:
    • f/u amylase & lipase CM
• 2024-05-25 CT - brain
  • Clinical information:
    • Cranial CT scans from the vertex to the mid-maxillary level were performed without i.v. contrast injection.
  • Impression:
    • The brain shows normal grey and white matter attenuation without evidence of focal lesion. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
    • The size of the lateral and third ventricles appears normal.
    • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal.
• 2024-05-24 CT - abdomen
  • CC: abdominal pain for 2 months
  • History: pancreatic adenocarcinoma with paraaortic lymph node metastasis diagnosed in 2023/12, s/p C/T x4 times in South Africa.
  • Indication: Pancreatic cancer for FU
  • Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Findings:
    • There is a well-defined lobulated poor enhancing mass in the pancreatic head and body, 5.8 cm in size (the largest dimension), causing marked dilatation of bile duct and pancreatic duct.
      • The portal vein is not visualized that is c/w tumor encasement.
      • The superior mesenteric artery root shows narrowing that is also c/w tumor encasement.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head (T4) is noted.
    • There are four enlarged nodes in the celiac trunk that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2).
    • There is a large poor enhancing mass 3 cm in left para-aortic space that is c/w non-regional metastatic node (M1).
    • There is a gallstone 1 cm.
    • The urinary bladder shows small size and S/P Foley’s catheter insertion.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head and body (T4) is noted.
      
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for pancreatic cancer: T4 N2 M1; stage: IV
• 2024-05-23 KUB
  • Calcifications in the pelvic cavity, could be due to phleboliths.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-05-23 CXR erect
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-23 SOAP Medical Emergency Hu YuHui
  • S
    • Triage: 3 Abdominal pain > Acute central moderate pain (4-7) Abdominal distension and pain, returned from South Africa on 2024/05/22
    • found to have pancrease cancer, stage 4, in 2023/02, diagnosed in South Africa. s/p 4 times C/T.

[consultation]

• 2024-06-27 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • For hospice combine care.
    • This is a 66y/o female with pancreatic adenocarcinoma with paraaortic lymph node metastasis diagnosed in South Africa 2023/12.
    • The patient underwent chemotherapy x4 times in South Africa. Since the patient and her husband are part of Tzi CHi member in South Africa, they decided to come back to Taiwan for further treatment. Therefore, she was admitted to our oncology ward on 2024/05/23.
    • Exam/Lab
      • 2024/05/19 Abodminal CT: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head and body, ycT4N2M1, stage IV with bile duct and pancreatic duct dilatation.
      • 2024/05/24 Lab: CA-199: 2816 U/mL, CEA: 97.0 ng/mL
      • 2024/05/24 ~ 05/27:
        • morphine overdose related consicous change s/p Naloxone
        • aspiration pneumonia
      • 2024/06/03: ERCP with biliary & pancreatic duct stenting
      • 2024/06/06: re-do ERCP due to stent migration s/p re-stenting
      • 2024/06/06 ~ 06/18: septic shock s/p levephed, B/C: CRAB, bile culture: CRAB (2024/06/12: B/C: no growth)
      • 2024/06/18 ~: encourage intake (remove NG on 2024/06/20), hold C/T due to poor PS (ECOG: 2)
      • 2024/06/27
        • Vital sign: E4V5M6, BP: 114/78, HR:101, BT: 37.1^C. RR:16, SPO2: 98% (RA)
        • lab: PCT: 0.05, TBI:0.76, WBC:4k, Hb: 9.6, Plt: 190000
    • Due to previous conscious change status, DNR was signed by the husband.
    • However, today the patient expressed that she no longer wants chemotherapy. (The patient mentioned that her son will be returning from South Africa soon and hopes to take the ashes back then to avoid troubling him with two trips.). We explained to her that her current clinical conditions are relatively stable. Therefore, she signed AD today.
    • We plan to f/u abdominal CT and lab on 7/1.
    • Due to above reasons, we need your expertise on hospice combine care for this patient.
  • A
    • This is a 66y/o woman with pancreatic cancer with para-aortic LNs metastasis s/p 4 times of chemotherapy. She was admitted to ER due to abdominal fullness and pain.
    • As we visited the patient, she had clearly insisted with no further un-neccessary treatments, but her husband wants to continue treatments. (Her husband stated that her life is in the hands of the doctor, and the doctor cannot stop treatment without explicitly stating that treatment is no longer necessary.) After explaining the purpose of palliative care, the patient had agreed and can fully accept with the hospice management.
    • Abdominal fullness and pain sensation was complained, suitable regular pain control is suggested if pain persist. We had also offered herb medical cream for the patient to apply on the abdomen for symptom relief. Hospice combined care was signed by the patient’s husband. We will keep following up of the patient’s condition.
    • Indication: pancreatic cancer
    • Plan: Hospice combined care

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2024-08-19

[managing elevated serum bilirubin and post-transfusion HGB monitoring]

Elevated serum bilirubin has been observed. Please ensure that bile flow remains unobstructed and monitor the post-transfusion rise in HGB levels. Additionally, supplementing sodium and albumin might also be considered.

• 2024-08-17 Na (Sodium) 131 mmol/L

• 2024-08-17 Albumin (BCG) 2.0 g/dL

• 2024-08-17 Bilirubin total 3.56 mg/dL

• 2024-07-30 Bilirubin total 0.81 mg/dL

• 2024-08-17 HGB 6.5 g/dL

• 2024-08-08 HGB 8.3 g/dL

2024-06-28

[addressing daytime fatigue by modifying medication schedule]

I visited the patient late this morning. The patient was in bed while her husband rested on a nearby bench. The patient mentioned that her sleep quality has been poor recently due to frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom, which leaves her feeling very tired during the day.

Currently, Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is administered as HS. If the administration time is changed to earlier in the day, such as between lunch and dinner, it might help the patient to have bowel movements earlier before the bedtime. This adjustment could even make it possible to discontinue Zolon (zopiclone) HS, depending on the patient’s condition.

2024-05-27

[elevated conjugated bilirubin: Uliden considered]

The primary contributor to the elevated total bilirubin appears to be conjugated bilirubin. Currently Buscopan (hyoscine-N-butylbromide) is in use since 2024-05-23.

If no contraindications are identified, adding Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# BID or TID may be considered.

Maintaining bile flow throughout treatment is crucial to prevent biliary obstruction.

• 2024-05-27 Bilirubin total 2.23 mg/dL
• 2024-05-27 Bilirubin direct 1.11 mg/dL
• 2024-05-27 DBI/TBI 49.78 %

2024-05-24

[elevated liver function tests and possible pancreatic cancer link]

Multiple liver function tests are elevated. It is unclear if this is related to the underlying pancreatic cancer.

The addition of BaoGan (silymarin) as a potential treatment option can be considered.

• 2024-05-24 AST 121 U/L
  
• 2024-05-24 ALT 187 U/L
  
• 2024-05-24 Bilirubin total 1.32 mg/dL
  
• 2024-05-23 Alkaline phosphatase 1175 U/L
  
• 2024-05-23 r-GT 1473 U/L
  
• 2024-05-23 ALT 231 U/L

700163238

240819

[lab data]

2024-06-25 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-06-25 HBsAg Value 0.60 S/CO
2024-06-25 Anti-HBs 32.01 mIU/mL
2024-06-25 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-06-25 Anti-HBc Value 0.22 S/CO

2023-02-10 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2023-02-10 Anti-HBc Value 0.60 S/CO
2023-02-10 Anti-HBs 32.66 mIU/mL
2023-02-10 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-02-10 Anti-HCV Value 0.05 S/CO
2023-02-10 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-02-10 HBsAg Value 0.40 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-09-10 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
  • Imp
    • Much regression of bil. lung nodules (up to 5.5mm).
    • S/P hysterectomy.
• 2024-06-27 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • Lung, ? side, CT-guide biopsy — consistent with metastatic endometrioid adenocarcinoma
  • Sections show alveolar lung tissue with solid nests and glandular umor cells infiltrating in fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal PAX8(+), TTF-1(-), and Napsin A(-). The results are consistent with metastatic endometrioid adenocarcinoma.
• 2024-06-06 PET
  • Multiple glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral lungs. Multiple lung metastases should be considered.
  • Multiple glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral parotid glands. The nature is to be determined (some kind of parotid lesions? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the lower C-spine. Benign nature is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-05-28 CT - abdomen
  • Nodules (up to 1.0cm) at bil. lungs.
  • S/P hysterectomy.
• 2024-04-09 SONO - gynecology
  • No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
• 2023-09-13, -06-07 CT - abdomen
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-02-01 Patho - uterus with or without SO non-neoplastic/prolapse
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, total hysterectomy — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 3
    • Uterus, myometrium, total hysterectomy — endometrioid adenocarcinoma invading > 1/2 thickness
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy — free
    • Ovaries and fallopian tubes, bilateral, BSO — free
    • Lymph node, bilateral pelvic, dissection — free
      
    • pT1b pN0 (if cM0), AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: IB, at least.
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Uterus: 9 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm.Right ovary: 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm; right tube: 4.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm; left ovary: 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm; left tube: 4.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm.
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Tumor Site (select all that apply) - upper and middle uterine segment, 4.5 cm from cervix.
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 4.5 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 3.5 x 3 cm. Uterine surface: free.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A: left iliac lymph nodes; B: left obturator lymph nodes; C1-2: right iliac lymph nodes; D: right obturator lymph nodes; E1: left ovary; E2: left tube; E3: right ovary; E4: right tube; E5: cervix; E6-11: uterine corpus (tumor); E12: uterine corpus (non-tumor);
        
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Endometrioid carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: (required only if applicable): FIGO grade 3 (high-grade)
    • Myometrial Invasion: present ( >= 1/2 whole thickness)
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement - Not identified
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement - Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Not identified
      • Bilateralt ovary - free
      • Bilateral fallopian tube - free
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: free (0/21)= A: left iliac lymph nodes (0/4); B: left obturator lymph nodes (0/5); C1-2: right iliac lymph nodes (0/7); D: right obturator lymph nodes (0/5).
      • No lymph nodes submitted or found
      • Right Pelvic Node: (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/12
      • Left Pelvic Node: (Number of lymph nodes with metastasis) / (Number of total lymph nodes examined): 0/9
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
      
    • Ancillary Studies - S2023-00748
    • Comment(s) - none
• 2023-01-19 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings
    • Infiltrative soft tissue tumor in the uterine fundus and body region, r/o endometrial malignancy.
    • Filling defect in right renal pelvis.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T1b(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE: Ib (Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, cstage T1bN0M0.
    • Filling defect in right renal pelvis, suggest further study.
• 2023-01-11 Patho - endometrium curretage/biopsy (Y1)
  • Uterus, endometrium, D＆C — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, high-grade
  • Microscopically, sections shows endometrioid adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of atypical tumor cells arrange din solid to glandular architectures and foci of necrosis. The tumor cells have larged hyperchromatic nucleu, pleomorphism and mitoses.
  • IHC stain— p53: aberrant type, ER: positive (intermediate, 50%), vimentin(+) at tumor cells.
• 2022-01-03 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP: EM 10.2mm
• 2022-12-26 Papanicolaou Test (Pap Smears)
  • adenocarcinoma
• 2021-11-15 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP: EM 5.3mm

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-26 ~ 2024-06-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 3 of the uterine endometrium, AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: IB, status post Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery, and CCRT with Cisplatin (weekly)*6 plus radiotherapy (2024/03-2024/04)
    • Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
    • Menopausal and female climacteric states
    • Endometrial hyperplasia, unspecified
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
    • Hypertension
    • Insomnia
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • CC
    • For lung biopsy, and C1 chemotherapy with Taxol plus Carboplatin Q3W.
  • Present illness
    • This 68 years-old married female, gravida 2, para 2 (cesarean section 2 times), with underlying disease of hypertesion under control, had hematuria, dysuria, urinary frequency and burning sensation since 2022/12/23. urine routine and culture showed no abnormal findings. Vaginal bleeding was noted on 2023/01/03, thus Dilation and Curettage (D&C) was arranged on 2023/01/11 and pathology showed: Uterus, cervix, biopsy — mild dysplasia (CIN 1) with koilocytosis. Uterus, endometrium, D&C — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, high-grade.
    • Pelvis MRI (2023/01/19) showed: 1. Soft tissue tumor in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, cstage T1bN0M0. 2. Filling defect in right renal pelvis, suggest further study. The Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery was completed on 2023/02/01, status post CCRT with Cisplatin (40mg/m2, weekly) on 2024/03/01-04/07 (6 times), radiotherapy (2023/3/6-4/20) with 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and another 1200cGy/3 fractions of the vaginal cuff mucosa surface by IVRT.
    • Abdomen CT (2023/06/07): S/P hysterectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • Abdomen CT (2023/09/13): S/P hysterectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • Gynecologic ultrasonography (2024/01/09): No obvious uterine or ovarian lesion
    • Abdomen CT (2024/05/28): Nodules (up to 1.0cm) at bil. lungs. S/P hysterectomy.
    • Whole bodt PET (2024/06/06): 1.Multiple glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral lungs. Multiple lung metastases should be considered. 2.Multiple glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral parotid glands. The nature is to be determined (some kind of parotid lesions? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation. 3.Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the lower C-spine. Benign nature is more likely. 4.Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture. 5.No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
    • This time, she is admitted for lung biopsy, and C1 chemotherapy with Taxol plus Carboplatin Q3W on 2024/06/26.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, consulted radiation oncology for CT-guide biopsy, and CT-guide was done on 2024/06/28, pending left upper lung biopsy report. After CT-guide biopsy, re followed-up chest x-ray: no pneumothroax, no hemothorax, and the breathing pattern is smooth. She received #1 chemotherapy with Taxol (175mg/m2)/ Carboplatin (AUC: 5) on 2024/06/27, Imperan for vomiting. After chemotherapy, she denide having a fever, chest tightness, vomiting, diarrhea. She can be discharged on 2024/06/28, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2023-02-01
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Endometrial cancer
    • Operation:
      • Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery        
  • Finding
    • Uterus: normal size, smooth surface, papillary mass in uterus cavity, myometrium invasion depth <1/2
    • Bilateral adnexa: grossly normal
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
    • CDS: free
    • Estimated blood loss: 50 mL
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil    
• 2023-01-11
  • Surgery
    • Dilatation and curettage  
    • Cervical biopsy      
  • Finding
    • Uterus: Anteversion, 7 cm.
    • Some endometrial tissue were curetted out.
    • 2 small pieces of cervical tissue were cut.
    • Estimated blood loss: 5 mL, Blood transfusion: nil, complication: nil.   

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-10-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin. 80%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-09-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 330mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin. 80% for WBC 2330 ANC 1488)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-08-19 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 370mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin. 90%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-23 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 390mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-27 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr (paclitaxel + carboplatin)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-06 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 100mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-30 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 100mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-23 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 100mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-16 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 100mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-09 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 100mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-02 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 100mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-10-09

[proactive neutropenia management in reduced-dose chemotherapy]

Currently, paclitaxel and carboplatin are being administered at 80% of the standard dose, but neutropenia is still present.

To mitigate this, administering G-CSF at the appropriate time during treatment may help manage the development of neutropenia and reduce its severity.

• 2024-10-08 WBC 2.38 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-18 WBC 1.52 x10^3/uL

• 2024-09-08 WBC 2.33 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-28 WBC 1.26 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-18 WBC 2.39 x10^3/uL

• 2024-10-08 Neutrophil 63.0 %

• 2024-09-18 Neutrophil 52.3 %

• 2024-09-08 Neutrophil 63.9 %

• 2024-08-28 Neutrophil 42.8 %

• 2024-08-18 Neutrophil 69.1 %

2024-08-19

[optional G-CSF prophylaxis after reduced paclitaxel and carboplatin dose]

Neutropenia was observed after the administration of paclitaxel and carboplatin. The session initiated on 2024-08-19 used 90% of the original dose. Prophylactic G-CSF might be also prepared in advance after the administration.

• 2024-08-18 WBC 2.39 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-07-22 WBC 4.25 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-09 WBC 1.23 x10^3/uL **

• 2024-06-26 WBC 3.54 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-18 Neutrophil 69.1 %

• 2024-07-22 Neutrophil 67.3 %

• 2024-07-09 Neutrophil 9.6 % **

• 2024-06-26 Neutrophil 72.9 %

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[lab data]

2024-07-31 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-07-31 Anti-HBc Value 0.65 S/CO

2024-07-29 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-07-29 HBsAg Value 0.34 S/CO

2024-07-29 Anti-HBs 16.65 mIU/mL

2024-07-29 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-07-29 Anti-HCV Value 0.16 S/CO

[exam findings]

[MedRec]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-14 - obinutuzumab 100mg NS 150mL 4hr D1 + obinutuzumab 900mg NS 500mL 4hr D2 (Infuse two bags sequentially from a single vial, starting at 50 mL/hour and increasing by 50 mL/hour every hour, with a maximum rate of 400 mL/hour.) (Gazyva + chlorambucil)
  • [dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + NS 250mL] D1-2

Obinutuzumab: Drug information - 2024-08-19 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/obinutuzumab-drug-information

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, previously untreated:
  • In combination with chlorambucil:
    • Cycle 1: IV: 100 mg on day 1, followed by 900 mg on day 2, followed by 1,000 mg weekly for 2 doses (days 8 and 15) of a 28-day treatment cycle.
    • Cycles 2 through 6: IV: 1,000 mg on day 1 of a 28-day treatment cycle for 5 doses.
  • Off-label dosing/combinations:
    • Single-agent obinutuzumab:
      • Cycle 1: IV: 100 mg on day 1, followed by 900 mg on day 2, followed by 1,000 mg weekly for 2 doses (days 8 and 15) of a 21-day treatment cycle.
      • Cycles 2 through 8: IV: 1,000 mg on day 1 of a 21-day treatment cycle for 7 doses.
    • In combination with acalabrutinib:
      • Cycle 2: IV: 100 mg on day 1, followed by 900 mg on day 2, followed by 1,000 mg weekly for 2 doses (days 8 and 15) of a 28-day treatment cycle (cycle 1 is acalabrutinib only; obinutuzumab begins with cycle 2).
      • Cycles 3 through 7: IV: 1,000 mg on day 1 of a 28-day treatment cycle for 5 doses (continue acalabrutinib until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity).
    • In combination with ibrutinib:
      • Cycle 1: IV: 100 mg on day 1, followed by 900 mg on day 2, followed by 1,000 mg weekly for 2 doses (days 8 and 15) of a 28-day treatment cycle.
      • Cycles 2 through 6: IV: 1,000 mg on day 1 of a 28-day treatment cycle for 5 doses (continue ibrutinib until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity).
    • In combination with venetoclax (in patients with coexisting conditions):
      • Cycle 1: IV: 100 mg on day 1, followed by 900 mg on day 2 (or 1,000 mg on day 1), followed by 1,000 mg weekly for 2 doses (days 8 and 15) of a 28-day treatment cycle (venetoclax is initiated on day 22 of cycle 1).
      • Cycles 2 through 6: IV: 1,000 mg on day 1 of a 28-day treatment cycle for 5 doses (continue venetoclax until the end of cycle 12).

Chlorambucil: Drug information - 2024-08-19 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chlorambucil-drug-information

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia:
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia in previously untreated patients (off-label dosing):
    • Oral: 0.4 mg/kg day 1 every 2 weeks; if tolerated may increase by 0.1 mg/kg with each treatment course to a maximum dose of 0.8 mg/kg and maximum of 24 cycles
      • or 0.5 mg/kg on days 1 and 15 every 28 days for 6 cycles
      • or 30 mg/m2 day 1 every 2 weeks (in combination with prednisone)
      • or 40 mg/m2 day 1 every 4 weeks until disease progression or complete remission or response plateau for up to a maximum of 12 cycles.
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia in previously untreated patients (off-label combinations):
    • Chlorambucil-obinutuzumab:
      • Oral: 0.5 mg/kg on days 1 and 15 every 28 days for 6 cycles.
    • Chlorambucil-ofatumumab:
      • Oral: 10 mg/m2 once daily for 7 days (days 1 to 7) every 28 days for a minimum of 3 cycles and up to 12 cycles or best response (clinical response that did not improve after 3 additional cycles); if necessary, reduce dose to 7.5 mg/m2/day and then to 5 mg/m2/day for hematologic toxicity.
    • Chlorambucil-rituximab:
      • Oral: 10 mg/m2 once daily for 7 days (days 1 to 7) every 28 days for 6 to 12 cycles.
  • Manufacturer’s labeling:
    • Oral: 0.1 mg/kg/day for 3 to 6 weeks or 0.4 mg/kg pulsed doses administered intermittently, biweekly, or monthly (increased by 0.1 mg/kg/dose until response/toxicity observed).
      • Note: Reduce initial dose if full-dose radiation or myelotoxic drugs have been administered within the last 4 weeks. With bone marrow lymphocytic infiltration involvement in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the manufacturer recommends a maximum dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day; while short treatment courses are preferred, if maintenance therapy is required, the manufacturer recommends a maximum dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day.

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2024-08-19

[scheduling obinutuzumab and chlorambucil for CLL treatment; HBV risk assessment]

Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia is administered in combination with chlorambucil. For Cycle 1: IV administration includes 100 mg on day 1, followed by 900 mg on day 2, and 1,000 mg weekly for 2 doses (days 8 and 15) within a 28-day treatment cycle. Since the treatment started on 2024-08-14 (day 1), the next two administrations should be scheduled for 2024-08-21 and 2024-08-28.

Anti-HBs is 16.65 mIU/mL and Anti-HBc is nonreactive, indicating that the patient has been vaccinated for HBV. The risk of HBV reactivation is relatively low, so prophylactic use of Baraclude or Vemlidy might not be necessary.

Leukeran (chlorambucil 2mg/tab, KLEUK) 7# BID was administered on 2024-08-14, totaling 28 mg that day. With a body weight of 55 kg, this dosage equates to approximately 0.5 mg/kg. The schedule for combined use with obinutuzumab should follow administration on day 1 and day 15 of each 28-day cycle, so the next chlorambucil dose is due on 2024-08-28.

Before administering chlorambucil, the patient still had certain WBC, HGB, and PLT counts, indicating no signs of bone marrow failure, so the medication can be administered.

All oral medications currently used are suitable for administration via feeding tube. No medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-08-19 WBC 1.10 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-15 WBC 57.65 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-15 WBC 30.39 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-12 WBC 4.70 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-19 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-08-15 HGB 7.2 g/dL

• 2024-08-15 HGB 7.8 g/dL

• 2024-08-12 HGB 8.8 g/dL

• 2024-08-19 PLT 8 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-15 PLT 120 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-15 PLT 17 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-12 PLT 22 *10^3/uL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (76 - 18) / 76 = 76.32%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
• 2024-06-25 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Compatible with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (30%). The M/E ratio= 6:1. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. Dense intertrabecular and paratrabecular small lymphoid cell aggregates are present.
  • IHC, the aggregates reveal a predominance of CD20+ B cells with scattered CD3+ T cells. The B cells also show: CD5(+), CD23(+) and cyclin D1(-). The finding is compatible with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma. Suggtest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2024-06-25 SONO - abodmen
  • Symptoms:
    • Multiple hypoechoic lesions were noted in the abdomen and around the aorta.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Multple lymph nodes, suspect lymphoma
• 2024-06-04 SONO - neck
  • Sonography of neck revealed multiple cystic lesions in bil. neck.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-16 ~ 2024-08-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Small cell B-cell lymphoma, Lugano stage IV
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent HBsAg/Anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • for chemothereapy
  • Present illness
    • The 70 y/o woman has been well in the past. No TOCC history.
    • Her left neck had a mass around 3*2cm around 2 months and BW loss 5kg in 6 months. Surgical intervention for removed mass and pathology showed low grade B cell lymphoma, favor SLL/CLL at Cardinal catholic hospital by Dr O.
    • The PET showed lymphoma with bil pleural seeding, bil neck LNS, bil supraclavicular LNs, bil axillary LNs, retroperitoneal LNs, mesenteric LNS nvolvement, Lugano stage IV.
    • Bone marrow showed compatible with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma on 2024/6/24. Echocardiography was done for chemotherapy survey, but no significant problem. She received port-a insertion on 6/27.
    • C1 R-COP on 2024/06/28-06/29, C2 R-CHOP on 2024/07/21.
    • Under the stable condition, she was admitted for C3 R-CHOP chemotherapy on 2024/08/16.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received C3 R-CHOP (epirubicin) on 2024/8/16-17, smoothly without obvious side effect. She was discharged on 8/17 24 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 8# BID 5D (8/17-21)

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-08-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1085mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + epirubicin 70mg/m2 100mg NS 100mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-07-22 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1085mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + epirubicin 70mg/m2 100mg NS 100mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-06-28 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 …………………………………….. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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[lab data]

2024-06-15 Anti-HBs 312.09 mIU/mL
2024-06-15 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-06-15 Anti-HBc Value 5.67 S/CO
2024-06-15 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-06-15 Anti-HCV Value 0.11 S/CO
2024-06-15 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-06-15 HBsAg Value 0.32 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-07 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Function Test
    • Basline:
      • FVC: 2.51
      • FEVI: 1.82
    • Cutoef value:
      • FVC: 2.26
      • FEVI: 1.64
    • Bronchodilator
      • FVC: 2.35
      • FEVI: 1.69
      • BORG: 1
  • Result PC20: > 25 mg/ml (Reference Bronchodilator Norman Vaiue PC20 25 mg/ml)
    • Negative provocation
  • Conclusion
    • Moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment with good BD response, small airway disease
• 2024-06-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 29) / 102 = 71.57%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild PR, TR
• 2024-06-24 Aspiration Cytology - thyroid
  • Clinical finding: left thyroid tumor
  • Result: suspicious malignancy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Scatter atypical pleomorphic cells, suspicious for malignancy
      
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Two suboptimal low cellular smears show colloid, blood, lymphocytes, neutrophils and some scatter individual atypical cells show spindled, ovoid or epithelioid shape, suspicious for malignancy, but the origin is uncertain. Please check the site of FNA and confirmatory biopsy is advised for conclusive diagnosis
• 2024-06-11 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, left, CT-guide biopsy — pleomorphic malignant spindle cell tumor, compatible with metastatic sarcoma (S2024-11368), please correlate with the clinical presentation
• 2024-06-04 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic (Y2)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, staging surgery — High grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
    • Uterus, myometrium, staging surgery — Involved by tumor
      
    • Uterus, cervix, staging surgery — Nabothian cyst
    • Ovary, bilateral, staging surgery — Negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, bilateral, staging surgery — Negative for malignancy
    • Parametrium, left, staging surgery — Involved by tumor
      
    • Omentum, staging surgery — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — Negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — Negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — Negative for malignancy
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT2bN0M1; FIGO IVB
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Staging surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Uterus: 12x8x8 cm
      • Ovary, right: 2.5x2x1.5 cm
      • Ovary, left: 2.3x2x1.3 cm
      • Fallopian tube, right: 7 cm in length and 0.5 cm in greatest diameter
      • Fallopian tube, left: 8 cm in length and 0.5 cm in greatest diameter
      • Omentum: 10x 5 cm
    • Tumor Site (select all that apply)
      • Endometrium
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 10 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 8 x 5 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1:left iliac LN, A2:left obturator LN, A3:right iliac LN, A4:right obturator LN, A5: left paraaortic LN, A6:right paraaortic LN, A7–8:right adnexa, A9-10:left adnexa, A11:right paraovarian tissue, A12:left paraovarian tissue,A13:right parametrial mass, A14:CX, A15-20: endometrial and myometrial tumor, A21:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • Endometrial stromal sarcoma
    • Histologic Grade: (required only if applicable*)
      • High grade
    • Myometrial Invasion:
      • present
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement
      • Present
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement
      • Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Right parametrium
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free (3 cm)
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free (0.2 cm)
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Absent
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Left iliac — 0/4
      • Left obturator — 0/4
      • Right iliac — 0/7
      • Right obturator — 0/7
      • Left paraaortic — 0/5
      • Right paraaortic — 0/2
    • Additional Pathologic Findings:
      • Leiomyoma
    • Ancillary Studies: immunohistochemical stains: CD10(+), ER(-),CK(-), p53: aberrant (complete negative staining), Ki-67 index: 70%, SMA(+), cyclin D1(+), CD34(-)
    • Comment(s)
• 2024-05-30 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings
    • S/P IUD in the uterine cavity.
    • Irregular soft tissue tumor, 8.9x8.8cm in the uterus, r/o sarcoma.
    • Cysts in the uterine cervical region, suggesting Nabothin cysts.
    • Soft tissue nodules around left aspect of the uterus, r/o regional lymph nodes.
    • Cyst, 1.8cm in left adnexa, r/o left ovarian cyst.
    • There are lung tumors, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Imaging Report Form for corpus uterine leiomyosarcoma and ESS
    • Uterine tumor (high grade sarcoma) with regional lymph nodes, cstage T2N1M1 (if lung metastasis).
    • Bilateral lung tumors, cant rule out primary lung malignancy with metastasis.
• 2024-05-30 CT - chest
  • Referred from ZhongShan Hospital
  • Findings:
    • Multiple nodular and mass lesions are found at bilateral lung fields up to 4.2cm at left lower lobe. Lung meta is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Bilateral lung meta up to 4.2cm at left lower lobe

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-26 ~ 2024-06-29 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Uterine sarcoma status post staging surgery on 2024/60/03 with bilateral lung metastasis, pT2bN0M1, FIGO IVB. 2024/05/30 CT: Bilateral lung metastases, status post first Adriamycin + Ifosfamide
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
    • Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease
  • CC
    • For first Adriamycin + Ifosfamide
  • Present illness
    • This is a 49-year-old woman with uterine sarcoma, pT2bN0M1; FIGO IVB, status post staging surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy+ bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/06/03.
    • According to the patient herself, abnormal uterine bleeding had been noted for months, and hysteroscopic polypectomy was done at ZhongShan Hospital which revealed high grade sarcoma. She then came to our gynecology OPD for further survey on 2024/05/30.
    • Hemogram: elevated CA-125: 92.9 U/ml, normal CA-199: 6.23 U/ml.
    • 2024/5/30 Lung CT: Bilateral lung meta up to 4.2cm at left lower lobe.
    • 2024/5/30 Pelvis MRI: 1. Uterine tumor (high grade sarcoma) with regional lymph nodes, cstage T2N1M1 (if lung metastasis). 2. Bilateral lung tumors, cant rule out primary lung malignancy with metastasis.
    • The patient underwent staging surgery on 2024/06/03, pathology report: High grade endometrial stromal sarcoma, pT2bN0M1; FIGO IVB. Ct-guided lung biopsy was arranged on 6/11, malignant spindle cell tumor, compatible with metastatic sarcoma.
    • Left subclavian Port-A was inserted on 2024/6/14. She visited our GS OPD to remove stiches of Port-A on 2024/6/21.
    • Left neck mass was also noted, so fine needle biopsy of left thyroid was done on 6/24, with pathology report: scatter atypical pleomorphic cells, suspicious for malignancy. Pending reports of TRAb, TSH, free T4.
    • In the past months, there was about 1.5kg of weight loss. Fatigue, exertinal dyspnea, chronic cough with occasional hemoptysis were also noted. No dizziness, no fever nor chills, no dysuria, no abodminal distension, no constipation nor diarrhea, no bloody nor tarry stool.
    • 2024/6/14 CXR: no pleural effusion , bilateral lung tumors.
    • Under the impression of uterine sarcoma, pT2bN0M1; FIGO IVB, the patient was admitted to our concology ward for first Adriamycin + Ifosfamide on 2024/6/26.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, cardiac echo was arranged, with LVEF: 68.1%, Mild PR,TR. Hydration with normal saline 500ml QD + feburic 1# QD were pescribed due to elevated uric acid: 7.8 mg/dL.
    • We followed-up hemogram on 2024/06/28, and uric acid decreased to 3.3 mg/dL. Cough with occasional hemoptysis were noted, so we educated the patient on lung metastasis and prescribed Zcough, cough mixture and oral transamin for symptom control.
    • Adriamycin + Ifosfamide were prescribed on 6/27. Uromitexan was also prescribed to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis.
    • There were no fever, no nuasea, no diarrhea, no hematuria afterwards. Under stable conditions, the patient was discharged on 2024/6/29 with follow-up at our oncology OPD.
  • Discharge Prescription
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 5mL TID 4D
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 4D
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 4D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 4D
    • Zcough (benzonatate 100mg) 1# TID 4D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-16 - doxorubicin 50mg/m2 75mg NS 100mL 20min + mesna 4000mg/m2 6300mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited ifosfamide) + ifosfamide 4000mg/m2 6300mg NS 900mL 24hr (Y-sited mesna) + mesna 2000mg/m2 3150mg NS 500mL 12hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-22 - doxorubicin 50mg/m2 70mg NS 100mL 20min + mesna 4000mg/m2 6000mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited ifosfamide) + ifosfamide 4000mg/m2 6000mg NS 900mL 24hr (Y-sited mesna) + mesna 2000mg/m2 3100mg NS 500mL 12hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-27 - doxorubicin 50mg/m2 70mg NS 100mL 20min + mesna 4000mg/m2 6000mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited ifosfamide) + ifosfamide 4000mg/m2 6000mg NS 900mL 24hr (Y-sited mesna) + mesna 2000mg/m2 3100mg NS 500mL 12hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-08-19

[effective management post-doxorubicin and ifosfamide session]

Lab results on 2024-08-16 were generally normal, and vital signs have remained stable in recent days, even after this session of doxorubicin and ifosfamide. Baraclude (entecavir) is being used for reactive Anti-HBc (2024-06-15). No medication discrepancies were identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-07-30 Cardiac Catheterization
  • SvO2 was also check, it revealed 66 %.
  • Estimated Fick Cardiac index: 3.07 L/min/m2
  • Estimated Fick cardiac output: 5.8 L/min.
• 2024-07-29 Patho - bone marrow biopsy (Y2)
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — compatible with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 99% cellularity and monotonous round blue blasts like cells.
  • IHC stains: CD117: 0%; CD34: 99%; TdT: 99%, MPO: <1%, CD3: <1%; CD20: <1% (of the nucleated cells). The pattern is compatible with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-19 - vincristine sulfate 2mg NS 100mL 10min

• 2024-08-15 - cytarabine 40mg IT 3min + methylprednisolone 40mg XX 3min

• 2024-08-14 - methotrexate 15mg IT 3min

• 2024-08-12 - vincristine sulfate 2mg NS 100mL 10min

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2024-08-19

[pancytopenia management during combination therapy]

Glivec (imatinib 100mg) 4# BID has been administered in combination with vincristine, cytarabine, and methylprednisolone since 2024-08-12. Pancytopenia has developed since then; however, anemia and thrombocytopenia were observed prior to treatment, so the therapy should not be considered the sole cause of the low blood cell counts.

Blood transfusion was performed on 2024-08-17 and G-CSF (filgrastim) 300mg SC daily was initiated today, and no issues have been identified.

• 2024-08-19 WBC 1.35 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-17 WBC 3.11 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-15 WBC 3.36 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-14 WBC 13.88 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-12 WBC 147.07 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-10 WBC 163.98 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-08 WBC 200.62 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-19 Blast 7.2 %

• 2024-08-17 Blast 7.2 %

• 2024-08-15 Blast 53.0 %

• 2024-08-14 Blast 81.6 %

• 2024-08-12 Blast 68.0 %

• 2024-08-10 Blast 89.0 %

• 2024-08-08 Blast 98.0 %

• 2024-08-19 HGB 6.4 g/dL

• 2024-08-17 HGB 8.1 g/dL

• 2024-08-15 HGB 8.8 g/dL

• 2024-08-14 HGB 11.0 g/dL

• 2024-08-12 HGB 9.6 g/dL

• 2024-08-10 HGB 9.0 g/dL

• 2024-08-08 HGB 8.3 g/dL

• 2024-08-19 PLT 26 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-17 PLT 51 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-15 PLT 59 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-14 PLT 16 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-12 PLT 32 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-10 PLT 44 *10^3/uL

• 2024-08-08 PLT 24 *10^3/uL

700306057

240816

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-29 MRI - pelvis
  • Clinical history: 76 y/o female patient with Cervix biopsy, discharge:bloody, VP: cauliflower mass pus coating
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis
    • Lobulated tumor(7.4x6.8cm) in posterior cervical region and anterior wall of rectum, progression at cervical part, but regression of rectal region tumor, as compare with MRI study on 2024-1-2.
    • Uterine tumors, up to 2.88cm, r/o uterine myomas.
    • Bulging disc at L5/S1.
    • Non-enhancing nodule, 0.57cm in right kidney, r/o right renal cyst.
• 2024-07-26 Patho - cervix biopsy
  • Uterus, cervix, biopsy — adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows multiple pieces of cervical tissue with adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK7 (-), CK20 (+), CDX-2 (+), WT-1 (-), ER (-). a pattern compatible with colonic origin.
• 2024-04-06 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Mild regression of rectal cancer with adjacent fat stranding, uterus invasion and regional LAP.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • A tumor (3.0cm) in uterus r/o myoma.
    • Some LNs (up to 1.4cm) at bil. inguinal regions.
    • Hyperplasia of left adrenal gland.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.0cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Mild regression of rectal cancer with adjacent fat stranding, uterus invasion and regional LAP.
• 2024-01-02 MRI - pelvis
  • History and indication:
    • rectal cancer
  • With and without contrast MRI of pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum with adjacent fat stranding, uterus invasion and regional LAP.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • A tumor (2.8cm) and a cyst (1.3cm) in uterus. A cyst (8.7mm) in uterine cervix.
  • IMP:
    • Rectal cancer (T4bN2aM0, stage IIIC).
• 2023-12-28 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • rectal cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum with adjacent fat stranding, uterus invasion and regional LAP.
    • Tiny renal cysts.
    • A tumor (2.8cm) in uterus r/o myoma.
    • Some LNs (up to 1.4cm) at bil. inguinal regions.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.0cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)
• 2023-12-27 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-03 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Duan WeiLun
  • Prescription x3
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 0.5# BIDCC 28D
    • Galvis Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC 28D
    • Dibose (acarbose 100mg) 1# TIDAC 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 0.5# QOD 28D
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# QD 28D

[chemotherapy]

• ….-..-..

• 2024-03-28 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-03-07 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-22 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-02-01 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-24 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-01-16 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

==========

2024-08-16

[Managing Possible Infection and Normocytic Anemia]

CRP is elevated at 7.5 mg/dL with an increased WBC count, indicating a possible infection; Cravit (levofloxacin) is currently being used.

Normocytic anemia has also been observed; however, given that MCV has remained over 90 fL for months, iron deficiency is less likely (she is taking Foliromin currently). Recent ferritin and/or transferrin saturation test results are not available and might be considered.

• 2024-08-14 CRP 7.5 mg/dL
  
• 2024-08-14 Neutrophil 92.4 %
  
• 2024-08-14 WBC 14.56 x10^3/uL
  
• 2024-08-14 HGB 8.0 g/dL
• 2024-08-14 MCV 92.1 fL
  
• 2024-08-13 MCV 92.2 fL
  
• 2024-07-26 MCV 93.3 fL
  
• 2024-07-16 MCV 92.4 fL
  
• 2024-06-25 MCV 92.8 fL
  
• 2024-06-04 MCV 93.0 fL
  
• 2024-04-24 MCV 93.1 fL
  
• 2024-04-11 MCV 91.8 fL
  
• 2024-03-27 MCV 92.9 fL
  
• 2024-03-06 MCV 91.4 fL
  
• 2024-02-21 MCV 89.5 fL
  
• 2024-01-31 MCV 89.6 fL
  
• 2024-01-23 MCV 89.4 fL
  
• 2024-01-09 MCV 87.5 fL
  
• 2023-12-26 MCV 89.5 fL

700810506

240816

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-23 Patho - soft tissue tumor, extensive resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, right, oophorectomy —- mucinous carcinoma; AJCC 8th edition: pStage IIB, pT2bN0(if cM0); 2015 FIGO Stage: IIB
    • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- not found
    • Fallopian tube, bilateral, salpingectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Uterus, corpus, total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, omentectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Peritoneum, left pelvic, excision —- metastatic carcinoma
    • Lymph node, para-aortic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/7)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/9)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply): debulking surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + omentectomy + para-aortic lymph node dissection + pelvic lymph node dissection + left pelvic tumor excision)
      
    • Specimen size:
      • F2024-00162
        • right ovary: 21.5 x 15.0 x 8.5 cm, 1.8 kg;
        • right tube: 6.5 cm in length and 0.3 cm in diameter;
          
      • S2024-08116
        • uterus: 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm, 90.8 g; cervix: 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm; endometrial cavity: 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.1 cm
        • left ovary: not found
        • left tube: 8.0 cm in length and 0.4 cm in diameter;
        • omentum: 27.7 x 9.2 x 12.0 cm
        • left pelvic peritoneum mass: 1.3 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm
      • Specimen Integrity
        • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact (手術中未破裂 ,完整取出體外後再切開)
        • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): not found
        • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact (手術中未破裂 ,完整取出體外後再切開)
        • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable) Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Right ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 21.5 cm
    • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 15.0 x 8.5 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • F2024-00162: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-3: right ovary tumor, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: tube; X2: adnexal soft tissue; X3-10: tumor.
      • S2024-08116: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1: cervix; A2: endometrium; A3: myometrium; A4: left fallopian tube; A5: left adnexal soft tissue; A6: right adnexal soft tissue; B1-2: omentum; C: left pelvic peritoneum mass; D: lymph node, para-aortic; E1-2: lymph node, left iliac; F: lymph node, left obturator; G1-3: lymph node, right iliac; H1-2: lymph node, right obturator.
        
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Mucinous carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(+), PAX8(focal +), WT-1(-), Napsin A(-), p53(Overexpression), and PR(-).
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors) Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
      • WHO Grading System: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not applicable
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): left pelvic peritoneum: The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(+), PAX8(focal +), p53(Overexpression), and Calretinin(-).
      
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable): absent
      
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: N2024-01479: Negative for malignancy (normal/benign)
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Negative for metastasis: para-aortic: 0/2; left iliac: 0/7; left obturator: 0/2; right iliac: 0/9; right obturator: 0/4
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
• 2024-03-25 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 18 y/o female patient with huge LOV cystic tumor, post LSC left oophorcystectomy 3/21 large pelvic tumor, mixed solid and cystic component, cannot exclude malignancy (central , near right side)
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Large heteregeneous soft tissue tumor, 11.8cm in the pelvic cavity, r/o ovarian malignancy.
    • Irregular soft tissue with enhancement in left abdominal wall around scar region, r/o recurrent tumor.
    • Enlarged lymph node in the aortocaval region, r/o metastatic lymph node.
    • Presence of ascites.
  • Impression:
    • Large tumor, r/o ovarian malignancy.
    • Left abdominal wall irregular tumor around scar region, r/o recurrent tumor.
    • Ascites.
    • R/O metastatic lymph node in aortocaval region.
• 2023-04-06 Sonography - gynecology
  • IMP: R/O Mucinous mass:214x138mm

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 340mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 780mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-22 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 340mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 780mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-01 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 337mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 780mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-11 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 330mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 800mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-20 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 320mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

701080996

240815

[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-12 ~ 2024-06-15 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant (primary) neoplasm, Metastatic Adenocarcinoma, T4N3M1C,stage IVB, breast cancer immunohistochemical stains reveal ER (Ab): Positive(> 90%, strong), PR (Ab): Positive (1%, weak), and Her-2/neu (Ab): Positive (3+), GATA3 (+).
    • Interstitial change of bilateral lungs status post uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right lower lobe lung wedge resection on 2024/04/17
    • Metastasis carcinoma of unknow primary site
    • Pneumonia of bilateral lower lobes, sputum culture still pending
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, prepyloric antrum
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • right lower chest patient with radiation to back for one week
  • Present illness
    • This 70-year-old woman who had denied any systemic past history before, operation history of Cataract status post operation.
    • According to the statement of the patient’s families and ER medical record. This time the patient suffered from right lower chest pain with radiation to back, Intermittent cough for one year. However dyspnea progression in this week. She deniey fever, nausea, vomitting or chest tightness before. Therefore she was sent to our ER.
    • At MER, physical exam showed bilateral coarse BS. The TPR showed BP:139/80mmHg; HR:109 rate/min; BT:36.5’C; RR:18 rate/min; Con’s:E4V5M6; saturation:97%. The laboratory studies disclosed normal WBC count and CRP level; Elevated of liver function and glucoce.
    • The chest film disclosed cardiomegaly, faint aveolar opacity over right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found.
    • Chest CT report extensive interstitial change at bilateral lungs with mild bilateral pleural effusion more on right hemithorax is noted. Rule out lymphangitis carcinomatosis, pulmonary congestion or others. r/o bone meta.
    • Under impression of favor Interstitial lung disease. She was admitted for further evaluation and management
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, antuissive and mucolytic agents were prescribed for symtom relief.
    • Diuretic agent was used for pulmonary congestion.
    • Sputum, TB culture and atypical pneumonia profile were checked.
    • Pulmonary function test was conducted and reported mild restrictive lung defect.
    • Ultibro Breezhaler was prescribed.
    • Chest echogram revealed bilateral trivial amount of pleural effusion, and no thoracentesis was done due to high risk.
    • Chest CT was done and disclosed extensive interstitial change at bilateral lungs with mild bilateral pleural effusion, more on right hemithorax, r/o lymphangitis carcinomatosis, pulmonary congestion, r/o bone metastatis.
    • Surgical biopsy was considered. After discussing with the patient and her family about pros and cons of VATS RLL wedge biopsy, they agreed with surgical intervention.
    • The patient received uniportal VATS RLL wedge resection on 2024/04/17. After the surgery, she was transferred to CS service.
    • At CS ward, pain was controlled by Deflam-K and Dynastat. Pigtail catheter was connected with LPS -15cmH2O.
    • We removed Foley catheter on 2024/04/18. Follow chest film on 2024/04/19 showed no hemopneumothorax. Pigtail catheter was removed on the same day.
    • With relatively stable condition, she was transfer to chest ward service on 2024-04-19.
    • After transfer to chest ward, endoscopy was conduct due to decrease appetite and intake, whick report reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, prepyloric antrum, s/p CLO test was negative finding and biopsy disclose chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, H pylori not present. Right lower lobe lung wedge resection show metastatic carcinoma, unknow primary site.
    • Whole body PET was conduct that reveal there was increased FDG uptake in multiple focal areas in bilateral lungs (SUVmax early: 6.61, delay: 8.26), more evident in the left lung, in the right paratracheal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 5.03, delay: 7.81), in the right lateral chest wall (SUVmax early: 3.72, delay: 3.84) and in multiple bones (SUVmax early: 7.17, delay: 7.99) including multiple C-, T- and L-spines, sternum, ribs and bilateral pelvic bones. Besides, there was increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys.
    • Brain MRI was done which show cerebral small vessel disease, mild.
    • Due to metastasis carcinoma of unknown primary site, renal echo was conduct that report bilateral chronic change with small sized kidney.
    • Consult Gastroenterologist that suggest check tunor marker and arrange colonscopy is indicate. Painless colonscopy was arrange on 2024-04-29 that reveal internal hemorroid.
    • We also consult obstetrics and gynecology that GYN echo showed no obvious uterine or ovarian lesion, no ascites was noted.
    • Follow laboratory data include tumor marker pending data and chest film show s/p RLL wedge resection. reticular opacities over both lungs and patchy consolidations in RLL and LLL due to lymphangitic carcinomatosis. small Rt and Lt pleural effusions.
    • For metastasis carcinoma unknow primary site, Mammography was arranged on 4/30, it revealed dense breast. Benign coarse calcifications in bilateral breasts.
    • We consulted GS Dr for metastasis carcinoma unknow primaryn site, who was impression suscipious occult breast cancer; and suggestion of 1. Breast image work-up: Breast sonogarphy is considered at first. If no obvious tumor is found, breast MRI (+contrast) is advised to localized the occult breast tumor. 2. If positive image finding, tissue biopsy is candidated for further treament. The breast echo arranged on 5/6, it revealed Bilateral breast cysts and fibroadenomas. However, fever and dyspnea with desaturation was occured on 5/5.
    • Fever worke up was performed and showed leukocytosis and CXR showed bilateral pneumonia. Empiric antibiotic with Brosym IV was prescried for pneumonia control. Steroid with solu-mederal IV and bronchodilator with Atrovent, butanyl and pulmicort inhalation were given for dyspnea. NIPPV support also use for respiratory failure. We well explained the present condition to her familes (sister and son), they totaly understood and critical consition was annourced.
    • FMH Dr was consulted for further hospice care and combined care was suggestion. After treatment, her general condition got improved gradually and less dyspnea noted. The steroid was tapperred to oral form Prednisolone use and started try weaning NIPPV step by step since 5/13.
    • Due to highly suspect breast cancer with lung metastasis. She was transfferred to our ward for chemotherapy on 5/20 24.
    • Clexance 60mg sc q12h was given on 5/21-5/25 24 then shifted to Eliquis 1# po qd for D-dimer > 10000 and R/O thrombolism related.
    • Chemotherapy with Herceptin 600mg /Perjeta 420mg self-paid was given on 5/20 & Taxotere 75mg/m2 (60mg, D1 & D8) was given on 5/21 & 6/11 24, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • The chemotherapy with Taxotere 75mg/m2 (60mg, D1 & D8) was given next given time on 5/28.
    • Empiric antibiotic with Brosym was administered for aspiration pneumonia & infection control.
    • On NIPPV support/Codeine PO and codeine IM prn used for productive cough.
    • Entecavir was added due to anti-Hbc positive.
    • Ultracet 1# po q8h was given for pain control.
    • Eliquis 1# po qd was given and recheck D-dimer showed 1932 on 5/27 24.
    • Hold D8 chemotherapy with Taxotere due to neutropenia. G-CSF 300mcg sc qd was given for neutropenia treatment.
    • O2 from BIPAP tappered to ventuil mask 40% 8L overnight on 5/30 24.
    • Codeine 1# po q6h was added for severe dry cough.
    • Mekei 0.5# po bid (self-paid) & Alginos 10cc po qid (self-paid) were added for cachexia and epigastric discomfort.
    • Dyspnea was noted and CXR(6/3 24) showed progression pneumonia over both upper lungs and we consulted chest man for evaluation and advisted to empirically use broad spectrum antibiotics, work up opportusnic infection TB, crypto, aspergillus, CMV, PJP, other fungus viral infection etc, stop RX breast CA for a while until lung condition had inproved, may try iv steroid methyl prednisolone 20mg g8h withh antacid after R/O opportusnic infection and gradual taper steroid. Intravenous steroid was given for symptom relief. keep steroid treatment was given for 3 days.
    • Dyspnea improved gradually post treatment and she was discharged on 6/15 24 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD on 6/18 24.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alginos Susp (sod alginate, NaHCO3, CaCO3) 10mL QID 5D
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • Eliquis (apixaban 5mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 0.5# BID 5D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q8H
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# QD 5D
    • codeine phosphate 15mg 1# Q6H 5D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 0.5# HS 5D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-08-15 - trastuzumab 600mg SC 5min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (DHP Q3W, docetaxel D1,8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL (post mab, pre taxol)
• 2024-07-30 - ………………………………………………….. docetaxel 75mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (DHP Q3W, docetaxel D1,8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-22 - trastuzumab 600mg SC 5min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (DHP Q3W, docetaxel D1,8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL (post mab, pre taxol)
• 2024-07-02 - trastuzumab 600mg SC 5min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (DHP Q3W, docetaxel D1,8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL (post mab, pre taxol)
• 2024-06-18 - ………………………………………………….. docetaxel 75mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (DHP Q3W, docetaxel D1,8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-11 - trastuzumab 600mg SC 5min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (DHP Q3W, docetaxel D1,8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL (post mab, pre taxol)
• 2024-05-20 - trastuzumab 600mg SC 5min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr + docetaxel 75mg/m2 60mg NS 250mL 1hr (DHP Q3W, docetaxel D1,8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL (post mab, pre taxol)

Systemic treatment for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/systemic-treatment-for-her2-positive-metastatic-breast-cancer

Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and docetaxel for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer - 2024-08-15 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F96342

• Cycle length: Every 21 days.
• Duration of therapy: Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
• Regimen
  • Pertuzumab (loading dose)
    • 840 mg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 60 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 1: Day 1
  • Pertuzumab
    • 420 mg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 30 to 60 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 2 and after: Day 1
  • Trastuzumab (loading dose)
    • 8 mg/kg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS and administer over 90 minutes for the loading dose. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 1: Day 1
  • Trastuzumab
    • 6 mg/kg IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS◊ and administer over 30 to 90 minutes. DO NOT mix with D5W and DO NOT infuse as an IV push or bolus.
    • Cycle 2 and after: Day 1
  • Docetaxel
    • 75 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS to a final concentration of 0.3 to 0.74 mg/mL and administer over 60 minutes.
    • Day 1

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2024-08-15

[clearance for DHP treatment without dose adjustment]

The patient is scheduled to receive DHP (docetaxel, trastuzumab, pertuzumab) treatment. Based on the blood cell count, electrolytes, liver, and renal function lab results from 2024-08-14, there are no contraindications, and no dose adjustments are necessary.

(pertuzumab loading was missed)

700366810

240814

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-12 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — No evidence of Hodgkin lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (40%). M/E ratio = 6:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No lymphoid aggregates. Scattered small CD3+ T-cell and CD20+ B lymphocyte in interstitium. No Hodgkin/Reed-Sterburg cells can be identified in PAX5, CD30 and CD15 immunostins. There is no evidence of Hodgkin lymphoma with bone marrow involvement in the sections examined.
• 2024-07-12 Bronchodilator Test, BDT
  • Normal ventilatory function
  • Not significant bronchodilator reversibility
• 2024-07-11 MRI - pelvis
  • History and indication:
    • suspected Lymphoma
  • With and without contrast MRI of pelvis revealed:
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 3.9cm) at retroperitoneum (mainly along aorta and IVC), pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions with bil. psoas muscles invasion.
    • Mild liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
    • Enlargement of prostate.
• 2024-07-10 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Faint hot spots in both rib cages and increased activity in the sternum, some C-, T- and L-spine, and bilateral S-I joints, the nature is to be determined ( (lymphoma involving bone/bone marrow, anemia or other nature ?), suggesting biopsy (S-I joints) and follow-up with PET scan for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions at bilateral shoulders.
• 2024-07-09 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above (at least stage III).
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left transverse process of T7 spine and mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton. The nature is to be determined (lymphoma involving the bone/bone marrow? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-07-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (122 - 23) / 122 = 81.15%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 81
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
    • Dilated aortic root.
• 2024-07-08 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, intraabdominal, biopsy — lymphoma, in favor of classic Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Microscopically, it shows lymphoma composed of Reed-Sternberg-like cells containing large sized, bilobated to multilobated nucleus, prominent eosinophilic nucleolus, ample amphophilic cytoplasm. The background show mixed inflammatory infiltrate of lymphoplasmacytes and neutrophils.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD30(+ at R-S cells), CD15(+), CD10(+), cyclin D1(-), CD3(+ at T cells), CD20(+ at B cells).
  • ADDENDUM: IHC stain — EBER: negative
• 2024-07-05 CT - abdomen
  • history: early cirrhosis of liver with splenomegaly
  • Findings:
    • There are multiple enlarged lymph nodes in para-aortic space, para-cava space, bilateral common iliac chain, and bilateral external iliac chain.
      • Lymphoma is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes metastatic nodes.
      • Please correlate with PET scan, AFP, CEA, PSA, and CA199.
    • Ill-defined lobulated poor enhancing lesions in left seminal vesicle are highly suspected. Please correlate with MRI.
    • The liver shows irregular contour and atrophy of segment 4 that is consistent with cirrhosis.
    • There is splenomegaly (the greatest cranial-caudal dimension: 14.6 cm).
    • Equivocal osteoblastic change of T8 and T9 vertebral body are suspected. Please correlate with bone scan.
• 2024-06-26 MRI - L-spine
  • Impression:
    • Degenerative spinal and disc disease.
    • Confluent lymphadenopathy at bilateral paraaortic region, suggest further malignancy workup.
• 2024-06-04 Nonenhanced ECG-gated CT for calcium scoring and enhanced spiral CT of heart and coronary arteries

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-06 ~ 2024-07-18 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hodgkin lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm, left transverse process of T7 spine and FDG uptake in the bone marrow of the skeleton, stage IV, IPS:6, high risk
    • Carrier of viral hepatitis B
    • Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • Primary insomnia
    • Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
    • Fever
    • Anemia
    • Constipation
  • CC
    • Low back pain that lasts for at least two months
  • Present illness
    • This 51-year-old man, with history of hypertension and CAD for 3 years, without regular control with Antihypertensives (drug: unknown).
      • Operation history of 1) right lower lung tumor s/p VATS on 2021/10/08; 2) Chronic sinusitis and snoring s/p left multiple sinusectomy and adenoidectomy on 2022/01/12; 3) OSAS s/p drug induced sleep endoscopy, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and partial epiglottidectomy on 2022/04/01; 4) Radiofrequency-assistd uvulopalatoplasty, Coblation-assisted tongue base reduction on 2023/08/22.
    • According the describe, he suffered from lower back pain for two months (left buttock and posterior thigh pain, radiating to calf. Worsened by forward bending or prolonged sitting/standing. Relieved by bed rest), and chillness with low grade fever noted at the every evening recently, but he denied having weight loss.
    • He came to our neurosurgery OPD for help. L-spine MRI (6/26 24): Degenerative spinal and disc disease. Confluent lymphadenopathy at bilateral paraaortic region, suggest further malignancy workup. He was coming to Oncology OPD first, then he was transferred to ER for help.
    • Abdomen CT on 2024/07/05: 1. Lymphoma is highly suspected. 2. Ill-defined lobulated poor enhancing lesions in left seminal vesicle are highly suspected. 3. Equivocal osteoblastic change of T8 and T9 vertebral body are suspected. He is admitted for cancer survey due to suspect lyphoma, and pain control.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, fever was noted, Sintrix 1gm/vial 2000mg IVD QD for infection control from 2024/07/06~7/13.
    • Arranged malignancy workup: CT guide biopsy, Pelvis MRI, PET, Bone scan, 2D echo.
    • Pain control with Morphine 15mg/tab 1# PO Q8H, Morphine 10mg/mL/amp 5mg IVD PRNQ6H.
    • CT guide biopsy of retroperitoneal LNs was done on 2024/07/08, pathology showed Lymph node, intraabdominal, biopsy — lymphoma, in favor of classic Hodgkin lymphoma, Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD30(+ at R-S cells), CD15(+), CD10(+), cyclin D1(-), CD3(+ at T cells), CD20(+ at B cells).
    • PET on 2024/07/09 showed Compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above (at least stage III). Left transverse process of T7 spine and mildly and diffusely increased FDG uptake in the bone marow of the skeleton.
    • 2D echo on 2024/07/09 showed LVEF:81%, Mild MR; mild TR. Dilated aortic root.
    • Bone scan on 2024/07/10 showed faint hot spots in both rib cages and increased activity in the sternum, some C-, T- and L-spine, and bilateral S-I joints, Suspected benign lesions at bilateral shoulders.
    • Pelvis MRI on 2024/07/11 showed enlarged LNs (up to 3.9cm) at retroperitoneum (mainly along aorta and IVC), pelvic cavity and bil. inguinal regions with bil. psoas muscles invasion. Mild liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly.
    • Consult Reh for low back soreness, provide health education.
    • Consult GS for Port-A implantation, arrange on 2024/07/15.
    • Bone marrow was done on 2024/07/12, pathology showed no evidence of Hodgkin lymphoma involvement.
    • Arrange PFT for survey on 2024/07/15 showed normal ventilatory function, not significant bronchodilator reversibility.
    • Insomnia with Effexor XR 75mg/cap 1# PO HS, Eurodin 2mg/tab 1.5# PO HS and Mesyrel 50mg/tab 2# PO HS.
    • Gastric ulcer with Dexilant 60mg/cap 1# PO QD.
    • Consult GI for follow up, suggest EGD and abdominal echo for further evaluation.
    • Wait for pathology, add Vemlidy. Carrier of viral hepatitis B with Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD.
    • Constipation with Through 12mg/tab 2# PO HS, Dulcolax 5mg/enteric-coated tab 1# PO QN, MgO 250mg/tab 2# PO TID.
    • He received chemotherapy with BV-AVD (Adriamycin 25mg/m2, Vinblastine 6mg/m2, Dacarbazine 375mg/m2) on 2024/07/16~07/17(C1).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/07/18 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Dexilant (dexlansoprazole 60mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5mg) 1# QN 5D
    • Effexor XR (venlafaxine 75mg) 1# HS 5D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1.5# HS 5D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 5D
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID 5D
    • Mesyrel (trazodone 50mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 5D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# BID 3D
    • morphine 15mg 1# Q8H 5D
    • morphine 15mg 1# PRNQ12H if VAS > 3 4D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-27 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 53mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 12.8mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 800mg D5W 250mL 3hr (BV-AVD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-16 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 53mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 12.8mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 800mg D5W 250mL 3hr D2 (BV-AVD)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-08-14

[proceeding with chemotherapy despite mild neutropenia and normocytic anemia]

Mild neutropenia and normocytic anemia were observed; however, since the ANC is > 1500/uL, this does not preclude proceeding with chemotherapy. Other lab results were generally normal, and no medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-08-13 WBC 3.03 x10^3/uL

• 2024-08-13 Neutrophil 61.3 %

• 2024-08-13 HGB 9.8 g/dL
  

• 2024-08-13 MCV 90.9 fL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-13 CXR supine
  • Multiple ndules of variable sizes in both lungs due to metastasis.
  • Elevation of both hemidiaphragms may be due to expiratory phase.
  • Normal heart size
  • Increased density and enlargement of Lt hilum
  • Port-A catheter inserted terminates in right atrium
• 2024-07-26 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver tumor, both lobe
    • Liver cysts, S5
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • Abdominal tumor, RLQ and LLQ
    • Suboptimal study of pancreas, masked by bowel gas
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with other image study
    • Please correlate with AFP and LFT
• 2024-07-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There are multiple soft tissue masses in both lungs that are c/w lung metastases.
    • There is a lobulated mild hypodense mass in right lobe and S4 of the liver, 10 cm in size (the largest dimension) and another hypodense mass in S2-3 of the liver, 7 cm in size.
      • Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
    • There is a lobulated heterogeneous mass in between the midline pelvic wall muscle layer and the urinary bladder, 9 cm in size (the largest dimension).
    • There are three mass-like lesions at the RMQ, RLQ, and LLQ abdomen.
      • Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT.
    • There is mild left hydroureteronephrosis.
      • Please correlate with retrograde pyelography.
    • S/P right hemicolectomy? please correlate with clinical history.
      
    • The normal gallbladder is not identified in the gallbladder fossa.
      • please correlate with clinical history.

[MedRec]

• 2024-08-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • leiomyosarcoma s with lung mets s/p several chemotherapy and target therapy
  • he came for hospice care
• 2024-07-31 SOAP Gastroenterology Zheng KuenLin
  • For admission certificate (07/20-07/27)
  • He will continue further palliative treatment at NTUH.
  • pt no show
• 2024-07-20 ~ 2024-07-27 POMR Gastroenterology Zheng KuenLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Leiomyosarcoma with multiple metastases, stage IV, status post operation and concomitant chemo-radio-therapy (at NTUH treatment)
    • Fever, cause to be determined
    • Anemia status post blood transfusion
    • Deep and complicated anal fistula with hemorrhoids status post fistulotomy and loose Seton placement with hemorrhoidectomy in our hospital on 113/03/20
  • CC
    • RLQ, LLQ abdominal pain and anal wound pain for days
  • Present illness
    • This is a 56 year-old male patient with past history of the following diagnoses, presents with intermittent low grade fever for 1 week.
      • leiomyosarcoma of abdomen, lung ; ongoing C/T in NTUH
      • anemia, unknown cause with frequent blood transfusion
      • anal fistula and hemorrhoids s/p fistulotomy with partial hemorrhoidectomy in our hospital on 2023/11/28
      • deep and complicated anal fistula with hemorrhoids s/p fistulotomy and loose Seton placement with hemorrhoidectomy in our hospital on 2024/03/20
    • The patient also suffered from RLQ, LLQ abdominal pain and anal wound pain. However, there were no sore throat, dyspnea, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, or dysuria noted. He was then brought to our ER for help on 2024/07/19.
    • At our ER, body temperature showed 37.8’C. PE showed pale conjunctiva and local tenderness over RLQ, LLQ area. Left lower leg pitting edema 2+ was also noted. Lab showed normal value of WBC count (6530/uL) but elevated CRP level (10.7mg/dL). Hb showed 3.5g/dL. Other lab showed ALT: 8U/L and CRE: 0.63mg/dL. COVID-19 rapid test and Influenza A/B Ag were all negative.
    • CXR showed mass like lesion at left hilar region and nodular lesion at right lower lobe on 2024/07/19 while abdominal CT showed (1) multiple lung metastases, (2) two soft tissue masses in both hepatic lobes, (3) a lobulated heterogeneous mass in between the midline pelvic wall muscle layer and the urinary bladder, 9 cm in size (the largest dimension), and (4) three mass-like lesions at the RMQ, RLQ, and LLQ abdomen on the same day. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 4U was conducted. Blood culture was still pending, and Abx with Tapimycin 4.5g IVD Q6H was given.
    • Under the impression of intermittent low grade fever, the patient was admitted on 2024/07/20 for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, adequate IV fluid supplement and IV transamin were administered. Blood transfusion with LPRBC was administered for the correction of anemia. Pain control with Fentanyl, OxyNorm and Morphine PRN were prescribed.
    • We consulted hospice and patient wants to keep treatment at current ward, we will follow up under share care were suggested.
    • Oncologist was consulted and 1.Best supportive care, maintain Hb levels between 7-8. 2.Adequate pain control, PRN every 4 hours with painkyl as needed with follow-up oncology outpatient department were suggested.
    • Abdominal sonography was performed and revealed 1) Liver tumor, both lobe; 2) Liver cysts, S5; 3) Post cholecystectomy; 4) Abdominal tumor, RLQ and LLQ; 5) Suboptimal study of pancreas, masked by bowel gas. Blood culture didn’t yield any bacteria.
    • Under stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/07/27 and Oncology OPD follow-up would was arranged later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# QID 6D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 6D
    • Painkyl buccal soluble films (fentanyl 200ug) 1# PRNBID STICK 6D
• 2023-11-28 ~ 2023-11-29 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Anal fistula status post fistulotomy on 2023/11/28
    • Mixed hemorrhoid status post hemorrhoidectomy on 2023/11/28
    • Leiomyosarcoma of abdomen
  • CC
    • Anal pain, swelling and discharge for about 1 year, symptoms worsen developed recently.
  • Present illness
    • This 56-year-old male had history of
      • Leiomyosarcoma status post tumor excision, cholecystectomy about 2 years ago, under chemotherapy
    • This time, he sufferred from anal pain, swelling and discharge for about 1 year, symptoms worsen developed recently. Then he came to our OPD for help. At OPD, digital rectal examination showed left lateral fistula and abscess 5*5cm, posterior chronic anal fissure with anal stricture. After discussing with the patient, fistulotomy and partial hemorrhoidectomy was arranged. The surgical risks, such as post operative hemorrhage and wound infection were explained to the patient and he understood the risks. He was admitted after operation for post-op care and further management. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op and anesthesia assessment was done. Fistulotomy and partial hemorrhoidectomy was performed smoothly on 2023/11/28. After operation, no specific complain except for mild wound pain. Wound was clean and no ozzing. Under relative stable condition, we arranged his discharge on 2023/11/29 and OPD follow up.     
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H 7D
    • Meitifen (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQ12H 12D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# PRNQ12H 12D
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI 7D

[surgical operation]

• 2023-11-28 - Op Method:    
  • Fistulotomy + Hemorrhoidectomy                
  • Finding:
    • Anal fistula at 3 o’clock
    • Mixed hemorrhoids

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2024-08-14

[review of pain management and symptom relief medications]

According to the PharmaCloud prescription records, this patient has primarily been treated at NTUH, with medications including fentanyl, oxycodone, naproxen, diphenhydramine, and hydrocortisone for pain management and symptom relief.

On 2024-08-13, the CRP was 12.4 mg/dL, and a urine exam showed bacteria 1+. The patient is currently using Soonmelt (amoxicillin, clavulanic acid) and morphine. No issues with the current medication regimen were identified.

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[lab data]

2024-03-30 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-03-30 Anti-HBc Value 0.10 S/CO
2024-03-30 Anti-HBs 6.47 mIU/mL
2024-03-30 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-03-30 Anti-HCV Value 0.08 S/CO
2024-03-30 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-03-30 HBsAg Value 0.54 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-08-12 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx; left vocal palsy; bil. vocal cord edema; patent airway
• 2024-05-24 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spines and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-05-23 MRI - brain
  • Imaging finding:
    • Known a case of Sigmoid colon cancer with liver and lung metastases, pT4aN1bcM1a, stage IVA. At least two mass lesions (3.4cm and 2.7cm) over left frontal lobe, shwoing thin peripheral enhancement and central necrosis. Favor metastatic lesions.
    • The size of the cerebral ventricles is normal.
    • Peritumoral edema.
    • The intracranial vessels are normally signal-void.
    • The paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are aerated.
    • The globes, optic nerve and extraoccular muscles are sketchyily intact in the non-FatSat images.
  • Impression:
    • Known a case of Sigmoid colon cancer with liver and lung metastases, pT4aN1bcM1a, stage IVA. At least two mass lesions (3.4cm and 2.7cm) over left frontal lobe, shwoing thin peripheral enhancement and central necrosis. Favor metastatic lesions.
• 2024-05-22 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: comparisonL prior CT dated on 2024/02/17
    • massive Lt pleural effusion with parietal pleural thickening and loculation, in progression.
    • huge tumor lesion in left hemithorax involving hilum, adjacent mediastinum, numerous randomly distributed pulmonary nodules of varying sizes, and RUL-S3 tumor with atelectasis, in progression.
    • extensive metastatic LAP in the mediastinum.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention and soft-tissue mass over the sigmoid colon. Lt adrenal tumor 20mm.
    • a small cystic mass at pancreatic tail with dilated P-duct and atrophic change in distal porion.
    • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, Rt adrenal gland, and both kidneys. no enlarged lymph node.
  • Impression:
    • sigmoid colon cancer with lung, mediastinal LNs, pleural , and adrenal gland metastases, in progression as compared with the previous CT on 2024/02/17. local recurrent sigmoid tumor is noted.
• 2024-05-22 SONO - gynecology
  • EM:8.0mm
• 2024-03-20, -03-07 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • There are few patchy and nodular opacities projecting in both lung that are c/w metastases after correlate with CT.
    
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-02-23 MRI - brain
  • Findings
    • Two intra-axial enhancing tumors with necrotic change in left paramedial frontal lobes, about 39 mm and 37 mm at their largest dimensions, associating with extensive perifocal edema and causing midline shift to right side for 16 mm and left uncal herniation.
    • A small similar lesion, about 8 mm, in right anterior frontal lobe.
    • No intracranial hemorrhage, nor acute/subacute infarct.
    • No remarkable finding of skull base and bony structures.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple brain metastases with mass effect.
• 2024-02-17 CT - chest
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
  • Numerous nodular lesions over both lungs, compatible with metastases.
  • Huge mass lesions over left apical lung and lower lung. Invasion of the mediastinum by left apical lung lesion.
  • Collapse of right apical lung.
  • One nodular mass lesion over the pancreatic body. Suggest tissue proof.
• 2024-02-17 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider inferolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-05-18 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Nodular lesion at left upper lobe measuring 3.59cm is found. Another nodule at left lower lobe is also found measuring 1.85cm. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-02-01, the lesions enlarged.
  • Imp
    • Recurrent/residual left lung meta, in progression.
• 2023-02-01 CT - chest
  • Findings: Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2022/11/01
    • Lungs:
      • interval increase in size three solid nodules at left lung up to 18m at medial LUL as compared with CT on 2022/11/01
      • staple lines and coarse reticular fibrotic change at Rt lung and LLL due to post op change.
  • Impression:
    • left lung metastatic tumors, increase in size as compared with CT on 2022/11/01
• 2022-12-26 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • Lung, right, upper lobe, wedge resection —- Metastatic adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, consistent with colorectal origin
  • Lung, right, middle lobe, wedge resection —- Metastatic adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, consistent with colorectal origin
  • Lung, right, lower lobe, wedge resection —- Metastatic adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, consistent with colorectal origin
  • Lymph node, right, group No.7, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/3)
  • Lymph node, right, group No.9, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
  • Lymph node, right, group No.11, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/5)
• 2022-11-01 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Colon cancer s/p operation.
  • S/P partial lung resection. Nodules (up to 7mm) at bil. lungs.
• 2022-05-04 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Post-operative change at LLL of the lung is suspected.
  • The differential diagnosis include residual metastasis.
• 2022-03-16 Patho - lung total/lobe/segmental
  • Pathologic Diagnosis
    • Lung, left, upper lobe, lingula, segmentectomy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, consistent with metastatic colonic tumor
    • Lung, left, lower lobe, wedge resection — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, consistent with metastatic colonic tumor
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Focality: Separate tumor nodules of same histopathologic type in different lobe
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply): Adenocarcinoma
    • IHC stains reveal CDX2(+) and TTF-1(-)
    • The morphology and immunohistochemical stains are consistent with metastatic colonic tumor.
      
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion: PL1
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply): present
• 2022-02-14 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower third of esophagus and soft tissue of RUQ of abdomen, probably s/p radiotherapy change.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the gastro-hepatic space, the nature is to be determined (metastatic lymph nodes or other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left upper and left lower lungs, compatible with cancer with lung metastases.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the uterus, probably physiological uptake of FDG or benign in nature. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
    
  • S-colon cancer s/p treatment, ycTxNxM1b, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18-FDG PET/CT scan.
• 2022-01-28 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Lung metastases S/P C/T show partial response.
  • Liver metastasis S/P C/T shows complete response.
• 2021-10-26 Abdominal Ultrasonography
  • Liver:
    • Suboptimal examination, the area near the diaphragm couldn’t be seen well. Smooth liver surface. No definite lesion could be seen.
  • Biliary system:
    • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
• 2021-10-25 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Pathologic Diagnosis
    • Tumor, sigmoid colon, laparoscopic AR — Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Bilateral cutting ends, ditto — Free from tumor
      
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, dissection — Tumor metastasis (3/17), with extracapsular extension (2/3)
      
    • AJCC pathologic stage — pT4aN1bcM1a, stage IVA
      
  • Microscopic Examination
    • Histology: Adenocarcinoma
      
    • Histology Grade: G2, moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: visceral peritoneum
      
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: present
      
    • Perineural invasion: present
      
    • Circumferential (radial) margin of rectosigmoid: Involved
      
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: positive (3/17)
      
    • Extranodal involvement: present (2/3)
      
    • Pathological TNM Stage: pT4aN1bcM1b, stage IVB
      
    • Additional pathologic findings: focal tumor necrosis
      
  • Immunohistochemistry
    • CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+) and MSH6(+) for tumor
  • Addendum
    • Admission and OP note recorded a case of sigmoid cancer with liver and lung metastasis (cT3N0M1) according to serial examinations in Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, but after examination and team discussion in our hospital, no definite lesion was seen in liver, so clinical M stage is modified from M1b (stage IVB) to M1a (stage IVA)

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-05 Multidisciplinary Team Recommendations - Psycho-Oncology
  • Consultation Date: 2024-02-22
  • Consultation Reason:
    • Disease-related stress events:
      • Psychosocial stress reactions and emotional distress arising from physical illness or decisions regarding treatment options.
      • Emotional distress: Anxiety, fear, depression, anger, shyness, shock, and other emotions.
      • Social/interpersonal/communication difficulties: Conflicts or communication difficulties with family, colleagues, friends, healthcare providers, and other patients.
  • Conclusion:
    • S
      • Visit on 2024/02/27: The patient’s older sister and a male relative visited. The patient’s sister mentioned that the positioning for radiation therapy was finalized yesterday, and the first session could start today at the earliest. The patient responded that she does not have headaches, is doing okay, and is not undergoing chemotherapy yet. She also mentioned that she would sleep when she felt nauseous before. The patient’s sister expressed that if the patient could use a wheelchair, she would like to take a walk in the garden (visited both the 8th and 5th floors).
    • O
      • Medical history:
        • 2021-10 colon cancer with liver and lung metastases
        • Postoperative chemotherapy
        • Previous history of psychosocial support for chemotherapy-induced nausea
        • Lung tumor surgery in Mar and Dec 2021
        • No follow-up visits since May 2022 (due to anxiety)
        • Admitted on 2024/02/17 for dizziness and dyspnea; diagnosed with pneumonia and brain metastasis on 2024/02/23
        • Family meeting recommended radiation therapy and palliative care
        • Specialist consultation required to assess psychosocial needs
    • I
      • Assess the family’s expectations regarding care.
    • AP
      • The patient refused psychiatric medication at the time of diagnosis; they are highly self-disciplined and actively cooperate with treatment. The family remains positive about treatment and avoids discussing prognosis. The team should continue to provide support.
  • Psychologist: Huang XiaoFang
  • Responder: Huang Xiaofang
  • Response Date: 2024-03-04 17:56
  • Physician Response:
    • 2024/03/05 08:57 Xia HeXiong: Acknowledged. Will follow the recommendations.
• 2024-02-23 Progress Note - Family Meeting Record
  • Main Issue:
    • Physiological - Sigmoid colon cancer with lung and liver metastases, disease progressing.
  • Meeting Purpose:
    • Discuss stage IV sigmoid colon cancer, with lung metastasis recurrence discovered on 2023-02-01 after lung surgery, lung tumor enlargement observed on 2023-05-18 CT scan, and right lung collapse indicated on 2024-02-17 CT scan.
  • Discussion:
    • Explained to the patient’s father, mother, sister, and younger sister that post-admission on 2024-02-17, a bronchoscopy was arranged, but both lungs were invaded, making it impossible to clear the obstructions. Showed the family CT scans from the start of treatment in 2021 to present. No follow-ups since the last visit to the hemato-oncology department on 2023-05-10, after the 2023-05-18 CT scan. Brain MRI on 2024-02-23 showed multiple brain metastases, indicating the disease is nearly unmanageable, posing an immediate risk to the patient’s life. Consulted on 2024-02-23 for urgent radiation therapy intervention by the oncology department, followed by chemotherapy. The family understood and accepted, agreeing to hospice combined care. The patient expressed a wish against resuscitation, leading to the signing of an advance directive for hospice palliative care and life-sustaining treatment choices.
• 2024-02-23 Multi-Team Recommendation - Hospice Care
  • Date of Consultation: 2024-02-22
  • Response Content:
    • During Dr. Xia from Family Medicine’s visit, the patient appeared weak. The patient’s father expressed a desire for aggressive treatment and declined the hospice team’s involvement.
  • Conclusion and Recommendation:
    • The patient’s father refused collaborative hospice care.
  • Responder: Chen Hui
  • Response Date: 2024-02-22 17:05
  • Doctor’s Response:
    • 2024/02/23 08:43 Xia HeXiong replied: Acknowledged

[consultation]

• 2024-02-23 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for Brain meta, arrange R/T !
  • A
    • This 35 year-old woman due to S-colon ca with lung and liver metastasis, s/p LAR, palliative C/T, and lung mets resection. She suffered from limbs weakness recently. Brain MRI today showed multiple mets.
    • Palliative RT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2/26. Plan to deliver 18 Gy/ 6 fx to the whole brain. Then boost the gross brain mets tumors to 36 Gy/ 12 fx. RT will start around 2/27.
• 2024-02-22 Family Medicine
  • A
    • This is a 35 y/o female has history of S-colon cander with lung and liver metastasis.
    • Cons: E4V5M6. ECOG4, DNR (-).
    • Hospice team explained hospice care, but they do not agree with it, even when it’s shared care.
  • A 2024-02-23 17:16:06
    • We will arrange hospice combined care.
    • Indication: colon cancer
    • Plan: Hospice Combined Care

[surgical operation]

• 2022-03-16
  • Surgery
    • VATS, lingular segementectomy + LLL wedge resections + RLND
  • Finding
    • Metastatic nodule about 1.2cm in diameter, at lingula segement and LLL x2 s/p lingula segmentectomy + LLL wedge resections x 2
    • No malignant pleural effusion noted
    • Lymph nodes dissection over para-aortic, AP window, hilar and interlobar.
• 2021-10-22
  • Surgery
    • Laparoscopic LAR        
  • Finding
    • Tumor at sigmoid colon cancer with liver, lung metastasis and obstruction, cT4N0M1b
    • Anastomosis is done

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-08-12 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 82mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazapam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-07-24 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 82mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazapam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-07-06 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 82mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazapam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-06-07 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 82mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazapam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-05-24 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 82mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg D5W 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazapam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-04-30 - ………………………………… irinotecan 100mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 2500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + lorazepam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-04-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 100mg NS 70mL 90min + irinotecan 80mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + lorazepam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-03-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 60mg/m2 75mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + lorazepam 1mg Q12H D1-3 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-03-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min ………………………………….. + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg ………………. + palonosetron 250ug + lorazepam 1mg ……… + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1
• 2023-01-10 - FOLFIRI + bevacizumab
• 2021-12-15 ~ 2022-07-06 - FOLFIRI + bevacizumab
• 2021-11-09 ~ 2021-12-03 - FOLFIRI

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[managing hypomagnesemia, weight loss, and anemia]

Hypomagnesemia (Mg 1.6 mg/dL on 2024-08-12) is currently being treated with injectable MgSO4.

The patient’s body weight decreased from 37.9 kg on 2024-04-12 to 31 kg on 2024-08-12, a nearly 20% loss in 4 months. Megest (megestrol) has been added, but if weight loss continues, additional nutritional interventions may be necessary.

Lab results from 2024-08-12 also showed HGB 10.0 g/dL and MCV 79.5 fL, indicating microcytic anemia, suggesting that some iron supplementation could be beneficial.

2024-07-26

[effectiveness of FOLFOX regimen under scrutiny]

The treatment regimen was shifted from FOLFIRI to FOLFOX following CT and MRI scans in late May that showed disease progression. No new CT or MRI scans have been conducted since then. However, both CEA and CA199 levels have shown a significant upward trend, suggesting that the new regimen may be less effective than expected.

• 2024-07-16 CEA 38.49 ng/mL

• 2024-06-04 CEA 18.95 ng/mL

• 2024-05-22 CEA 20.73 ng/mL

• 2024-04-25 CEA 14.20 ng/mL

• 2024-07-16 CA199 294.03 U/mL

• 2024-06-04 CA199 201.21 U/mL

• 2024-05-22 CA199 183.95 U/mL

• 2024-04-25 CA199 129.01 U/mL

2024-04-01

[elevated tumor markers amidst normal lab results; Avastin + FOLFIRI administration deemed appropriate]

With the exception of elevated tumor markers CEA at 27 ng/mL and CA199 at 224 U/mL, lab results from 2024-03-27 were largely within normal parameters. Given these findings, the administration of Avastin + FOLFIRI on 2024-03-29 appears to be medically appropriate without contraindications based on the lab data. Additionally, a review of the medication records revealed no discrepancies.

2022-06-21

• On the basis of the lab results reported on 2022-06-14, the patient is expected to be able to tolerate the current regimen as in the past.
• The TPR, BP, and SpO2 have remained stable since being hospitalized.

2022-06-02

• This patient was diagnosed with sigmoid cancer with lung mets following surgical operations on the colon (2021-10-22) and lung (2022-03-16). He is currently receiving Folfiri since 2021-11-09 (plus bevacizumab since 2021-12-15).
• CT on 2022-01-28 showed a partial response to lung mets, however, CT on 2022-05-04 showed possibly residual lung mets.
• The results of lab tests on 2022-05-26 indicated that liver and kidney function, electrolytes, and blood cell counts were grossly normal, which were considered acceptable to receive the regimen.
• No issue with active prescription.

2022-05-17

• This patient was diagnosed with sigmoid cancer with lung mets s/p surgical operations on the colon (on 2021-10-22) and lung (on 2022-03-16) and has been receiving FOLFIRI since 2021-11-09 (plus bevacizumab since 2021-12-15).
• CT on 2022-01-28 showed a partial response to lung mets, however CT on 2022-05-04 revealed a possible residural metastasis in the lungs.
• Lab data on 2022-05-10 showed that liver and kidney function, electrolytes, CBC and biomarkers were generally normal.
• No issue with active prescription.

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• 2024-02-22 ~ 2024-02-27 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, middle esophagus, cT4N2M0, stage IVA
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
  • CC
    • Progressive difficult swallowing with intermittent vomiting for about 3 months.
  • Present illness
    • A 66-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, left putaminal hemorrhage with right side hemiparesis in 2019-02, esophageal varices, peptic ulcer, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, liver abscess, gall stones, renal stones, hypertrophy of prostate and paralysis of unilateral vocal cords and larynx regular follow up on our GI, ENT OPD. His surgical history were anal fistula s/p surgery at ShuangHe Hospital about 10 years ago and liver abscess s/p laparoscopic drainage on 2005-10-14.
    • According to his and his son statement, he felt progressive dysphagia for about 3 months. He couldn’t take solid food a month ago with symptoms of nausea and vomiting, thus aspiration occurred and he admitted to pulmological ward on 2024-01-30. During last admisson, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy found a 5cm fungating lesion at lower esophagus and pathology was Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The chest CT staging was cT3N2M0 on 2024-02-06.
    • The times, he took liquid diet for a month and body weight lost 10kg in a month was noticed, there was vomitng sometimes. He was admitted for esophageal cancer staging and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, a series of esophageal cancer staging was arranged, whole body PET scan on 2/23, Brain MRI on 2/24, EUS and bronchoscopy on 2/26 and whole body bone scan on 2/27. after complete of these studies, according to bronchoscopy found tracheal lesion which suspected tumor invasion and chest CT, his clinical stage was cT4N2M0 stage IVA. He could only take liquid diet. During admission, no vomitting occurred under liquit diet. Because of completing of cancer staging studies, he was discharged and arranged next admission for port-a and jejunostomy next week.
• 2024-01-30 ~ 2024-02-07 POMR Integrative Medicine Rao LunYu
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Bronchopneumonia (mixed normal flora)
    • Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus (squamous cell carcinoma )
    • Dysphagia
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Vomit with sputum and food content after drink or eat since 2024/01/22.
  • Present illness
    • A 65-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, old cerebrovascular accident with right side hemiparesis, esophageal varices, peptic ulcer, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, liver abscess, gall stones, renal stones, hypertrophy of prostate and paralysis of unilateral vocal cords and larynx regular follow up on our GI, ENT OPD.
    • The patient reported nausea and vomiting persisting for five days, along with an aspiration episode four days ago and Fever was noticed, accompanied by cough with sputum, rhinorrhea. The patient was cames our ED for help on 2024/01/22, CXR showed Bochopneumonia. refused admission with take Oral antibiotic Cravit back home. However, symptoms worsened in the last 2-3 days, experiencing vomiting with sputum and food content after eating or drinking, he brought to our ED for help on 2024/01/29. Umremarkable TOCC.
    • At ED, the vital sign showed Blood Pressure: 107/55; Pulse: 66 beats per minute; Body Temperature: 36.9’C; Respiratory Rate: 18 breaths per minute, the laboratory data showed leukocytosis (WBC 13.00 x10^3/uL), elevation of CRP 6.6mg/dl, hypoglycemia (Glu 60mg/dl), hypokalemia (K 3.1mmol/L), and abnormal Renal function (Cre 1.97, BUN 17), the CXR showed bilateral pneumonia, the kub revelaed Non-specific small bowel and colon gas pattern. The physical examination showed rales breathing sound.he was admittion to our ward for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empirical antibiotic with Curam since 2024/01/30 to control the infection. We recommended placement of a nasogastric tube, but the patient refused.
    • Collect blood cultures and await culture results. We recommend that due to a history of unilateral vocal cord and laryngeal paralysis, consult an otolaryngology department and respond to right vocal cord paralysis and continue recovery. If suffocation persists, consider NG insertion.
    • The rehabilitation department was also consulted and they arranged a bedside ST (swallowing) rehabilitation program.
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) dysphagia investigation was performed on 2024-02-01, and post-biopsy and pathology result showed squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated. The CS was consulted and he will arrange admission on 2024-02-18 for cancer evaluation and thrapy.
    • No fever and smooth respiration, check laboratory data showed normal WBC and CRP level, and CXR was improved of lung infiltration on 2024-02-05. Antibiotic was discontinue on 2024-02-06 for complete treatment. He can be discharged on 2024-02-07.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

• 2024-03-19 Rehabilitation

• 2024-03-15 Nephrology

  • Q
    • for hyperammonemia, acidosis and AKI
    • A 65-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, old cerebrovascular accident with right side hemiparesis, esophageal varices, peptic ulcer, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, liver abscess, gall stones, renal stones, hypertrophy of prostate and paralysis of unilateral vocal cords and larynx regular follow up on our GI, ENT OPD. He was discharged on 2024/02/07 under the diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. He reported nausea and vomiting persisting during last admission, along with an aspiration episode four days ago and fever was noticed, accompanied by cough with sputum, rhinorrhea.
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy dysphagia investigation was performed on 2024-02-01, and post-biopsy and pathology result showed Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated. Clinical staging has been done last month and reported cT4N2M0 stage IVA. For jejunostomy and portA insertion, he was admitted to our ward. After admission, port-A was inserted and jejunostomy was performed. After operation, we kept NPO for 1 day with TPN given. Then we tried feeding from jejunostomy and it was smooth. For his esophageal malignancy, we consulted oncologist and he suggested follow up serum data for chemotherapy.
    • He was transferred to oncology ward for chemotherapy on 2024/03/07. After oncology ward, Neoadjuvant CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation was arranged on 2024/03/06. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the whole esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the esophageal tumors and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT was start since 2024/03/07~. Chemotherapy with C1 PF4 on 2024/03/08~2024/03/12.
      
  • A
    • We visited the patient at the bedside and evaluated his condition. His consciousness was poor, unresponsive to sound and his eyes were merely staring off into the distance. He showed no signs of respiratory distress and all four of his limbs were not edematous. According to his family members, his consciousness deteriorated rapidly and had diarrhea since undergoing chemotherapy on 2024/03/13.
    • Lab
      • 2024-03-15 Procalcitonin (PCT) 3.73 ng/mL
        
      • 2024-03-15 Blood ammonia 116 umol/L
        
      • 2024-03-15 BUN 125 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-03-15 Creatinine 3.93 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-07-04 Creatinine 1.54 mg/dL
        
    • Our impressions are as follows:
      • Acute kidney injury (stage 2) due to dehydration and Cisplatin nephrotoxicity
      • Chronic kidney disease (stage 3)
      • Altered state of consciousness due to hepatic/uremic encephalopathy and ongoing sepsis
    • Our advices are as follows:
      • Record daily I/O and BW
      • Discontinue Exforge (contains ARB) and avoid all nephrotoxic agents until AKI resolves
      • Arrange renal sonogram for assessment of chronic kidney changes and to rule out post renal obstructions
      • Check stool OB to rule out possible GI bleeding
      • Administer adequate IV fluid hydration 500-1000mL/day, but be wary of fluid overload
    • Please be assured that we will continue to follow up on this patient. Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance.

• 2024-03-14

• 2024-03-05

• 2024-03-04

• 2024-02-22

• 2024-02-07 Thoracic Surgery

  • Q
    • Esophagus cancer, SCC
    • This 65 years old man had a history with DM, hypertension, Liver cirrhosis
    • admission due to vomit and pneumonia
    • vocal paresis by ENT impression, we arranged PES and R/I cancer s/p Biopsy,
    • the pathology report showed:
      • Esophagus, lower, 30 cm to 35 cm below incisor, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
      • Section shows pieces of squamous mucosa with infiltration of nests of neoplastic squamous cells.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(+) and p40(+).
    • so we need your consult for evaluation and suggest, thank a lot.
  • A
    • Please arrange staging and arrange next admission on my service.

• 2024-01-31 Rehabilitation

  • Q: swallowing training.
  • A
    • Assessment
      • Dysphagia
      • Aspiration pneumonia
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside ST (swallowing) rehabilitation programs.
      • Goal: improve swallowing ability.
      • Suggest tracking the food and water intake for 2-3 days. If there are issues with inadequate food or water intake or frequent choking, NG tube insertion is suggested.
      • Caregiver and the patient were educated about oral hygiene and safe eating for the patient, including proper positioning (must be seated upright), consuming small amounts at a time, ensuring no wet voice before taking the next bite, and verifying patient’s wakefulness during meals, not in a drowsy state.

• 2024-01-30 Ear Nose Throat

  • Q
    • paralysis of unilateral vocal cords .
    • this is 65 years-old men, he has a history of vocal palsy, DM , HTN, Liver chirrosis, BPH. he was brought to our ED for help. At ED, the laboratory showed leukocytosis, and elevation of CRP, the CXR revealed pneumonia. he was admission due to aspiration pneumonia treamtment.
    • this time, due to history of Dysphagia for 3 months and paralysis of unilateral vocal cords and larynx diagnosed by ENT, and patient suffered difficult to swallowing, we need your consulted and suggestion for paralysis of unilateral vocal cords and the patient expresses a desire to be cared for by ENT instead.
  • A
    • S:
      • easily choking for months
      • admission due to aspiration pneumonia
      • we’re consulted for right vocal palsy
      • sore throat-, odynophagia-
      • History of stroke (right side weakness at that time)
      • history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, old cerebrovascular accident with right side hemiparesis, esophageal varices, peptic ulcer, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, liver abscess, gall stones, renal stones, hypertrophy of prostate
    • O:
      • Scope: smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
      • right vocal palsy, adequate upper airway currently
      • not much saliva pooling, clear pyriform sinus
      • complete white out when swallowing, but delayed swallowing movement
      • sono in 2023-09: no mass compression
    • A:
      • right vocal palsy
    • Plan:
      • dysphagia and chocking not only resulted from right vocal palsy
      • well explained about airway isuue, including the risk of bil. vocal palsy and the possibility of intubation/tracheostomy, if dyspnea, stridor, back to hospital soon
      • keep rehabilitation
      • if still choking, consider NG insertion
      • keep ENT OPD f/u

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-12 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 24hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr + furosemide 20mg 10min + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1250mg NS 500mL D1 (Y-sited CDDP D1) (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-09 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 60mg NS 500mL 24hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr + furosemide 20mg 10min + fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1250mg NS 500mL D1-3 (Y-sited CDDP D1) (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-08 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 90mg NS 500mL 24hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 250mL 1hr + furosemide 20mg 10min + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1250mg NS 500mL D1-5 (Y-sited CDDP D1) (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-08-12

[PLT count stabilized after LRP transfusion]

After transfusion of 2 units of LRP, the platelet count has risen to nearly 100K/uL, significantly reducing the immediate risk of severe bleeding.

• 2024-08-12 PLT 92 *10^3/uL
• 2024-08-09 PLT 36 *10^3/uL

2024-06-13

The elevated bilirubin levels are trending closer to the normal range. A CT-guided biopsy of the right lung mass is scheduled for tomorrow 2024-06-14. No medication-related issues have been identified at this time.

• 2024-06-12 Bilirubin total 1.26 mg/dL

• 2024-05-24 Bilirubin total 1.48 mg/dL

• 2024-05-06 Bilirubin total 1.84 mg/dL

• 2024-04-18 Bilirubin total 2.46 mg/dL

• 2024-06-12 Bilirubin direct 0.43 mg/dL

• 2024-05-24 Bilirubin direct 0.48 mg/dL

• 2024-05-06 Bilirubin direct 0.59 mg/dL

• 2024-04-18 Bilirubin direct 0.72 mg/dL

2024-03-15

[cisplatin & AKI: slow rise in creatinine after 5-7 Days, urinary concentration defect]

Acute kidney injury (AKI) from cisplatin exposure typically manifests with a slow rise in serum creatinine after five to seven days of therapy. The timing of AKI may be earlier (within three to five days of therapy) in patients with comorbid risk factors, such as preexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD), older age, hypoalbuminemia, or concomitant nephrotoxic drugs.

• 2024-03-15 Creatinine 3.93 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-14 Creatinine 2.65 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-11 Creatinine 0.99 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-08 Creatinine 0.87 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-06 Creatinine 0.83 mg/dL

• 2024-03-15 eGFR 16.43 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-03-14 eGFR 25.89 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-03-11 eGFR 80.64 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-03-08 eGFR 93.60 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-03-06 eGFR 98.83 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2024-03-15 BUN 125 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-14 BUN 89 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-11 BUN 36 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-08 BUN 21 mg/dL

Most patients will experience a mild to moderate increase in serum creatinine (ie, 1.5 to 2.9 times baseline), while some may progress to more severe AKI (serum creatinine > 3 times baseline) or require kidney replacement therapy. Severe AKI is uncommon in the absence of preexisting CKD and/or other comorbid risk factors.

Unless the kidney injury is severe, the urine output in patients with cisplatin nephrotoxicity typically remains above 1000 mL per day due to the induction of a concentrating defect. This defect may reflect platinum-induced damage to the loop of Henle, where the countercurrent gradient required for urinary concentration is established, or to the collecting tubules, the site of action of antidiuretic hormone.

[sepsis concern: left shift, elevated markers & BUN/Cr, AKI]

Lab findings consistent with sepsis include left-shifted WBC DC, elevated PCT and CRP, and elevated BUN/Creatinine (>31).

• 2024-03-15 Band 11.5 %
  

• 2024-03-15 Neutrophil 56.7 %
  

• 2024-03-15 Lymphocyte 12.5 %
  

• 2024-03-15 Metamyelocyte 8.7 %
  

• 2024-03-15 Myelocyte 1.9 %

• 2024-03-15 CRP 13.6 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-15 Procalcitonin (PCT) 3.73 ng/mL

This presentation raises concern for sepsis-associated AKI with possible vasodilation.

2024-03-14

[loperamide treatment for 5-FU-induced diarrhea]

Treatment with CDDP and 5-FU was initiated on 2024-03-08. It is subsequently reported diarrhea. While the TPR panel recorded bowel movements of 0 to 2 times per day between 2024-03-07 to 2024-03-13, a progress note documented > 10 bowel movements on 2024-03-13.

UpToDate Drug Information indicates that cisplatin is associated with a less than 1% incidence of diarrhea, whereas fluorouracil is known to cause severe diarrhea. Based on this information, it is more likely that fluorouracil is the primary cause of the diarrhea.

Loperamide has been initiated as the appropriate treatment for this type of diarrhea.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-04, -05-23, -05-09 KUB
  • S/P Percutaneous nephrostomy of right and left kidney
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • Ascites is highly suspected. Please correlate with sonography.
  • S/P total hip arthroplasty, right and left hip
  • S/P Foley’s catheter insertion
• 2024-05-10 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-09 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (54.4 - 14.8) / 54.4 = 72.79%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 82
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with trivial MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, no TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-04-03 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in bilateral axillary regions, in the spleen, and in soft tissue of abdomen and plevis, highly suspected lymphnoma with involvement of lymph node regions.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left iliac bone and left ischium, compatible with lymphoma with involvement of bone marrow.
  • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-04-02 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • S/P bil. pig-tail catheters indwelling.
  • Bilateral pleural effusion.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
• 2024-04-01 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — positive for diffuse large B cell lymphoma
    
  • Microscopically, the bone marrow shows presence of diffuse large B cell lymphoma.
    
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34 (-), CD20 (diffuse+), CD138 (focal+,1~2%), MPO (focal+), CD71 (focal+), CD117 (-).
• 2024-03-26 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Tissue, retroperitoneum, CT guide biopsy — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: CT guide biopsy
    • Topology: retroperitoneum
      
    • Specimen size and number: several pieces, ≤ 0.1 cm
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: B-cell neoplasms - Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD20(diffuse +), CD3(+ at background T cells), PAX-8(+), CK(-), CK20(-), CK7(-), p53:wild-type, WT-1(-), CD56(-), vimentin(+), Ki-67 index: 80%, MUM1(+), c-myc: negative (＜ 40%), CD10(-), Bcl-6(+), Bcl-2(+), cyclin D1(-)
• 2024-03-26 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Intra-abdominal mass, cause? wating for tissue proof
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Extensive enlarged LAP at retroperitoneum and pelvic cavity with vascular encasement.
    • Some poor enhancing nodules (up to 4.3cm) in liver and spleen.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • S/P bil. PCN.
    • Large amount ascites. General subcutaneous edema.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P bilateral THR without evidenced prothesis loosening. S/P foley catheter indwelling.
  • IMP:
    • Extensive enlarged LAP at retroperitoneum and pelvic cavity with vascular encasement r/o lymphoma.
    • Some poor enhancing nodules (up to 4.3cm) in liver and spleen r/o metastases.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • S/P bil. PCN.
    • Large amount ascites. General subcutaneous edema.
• 2024-03-22 Vein Sonography
  • Doppler study: (N = Normal, A = Abnormal, T = Thrombus)
    • Spontaneous signal:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Respiratory changes:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Cough response:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Compression study:
      • Right:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
      • Left:
        • CFV: N
        • SFV: N
        • PV: N
        • PTV: N
        • SV: N
    • Report: Thrombus : None
      • Right side:
        • SVC: 7.8 mmHg ; 6.0 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 77 % ; 88 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 82 %
      • Left side:
        • SVC: 10.0 mmHg ; 10.8 mmHg ;
        • MVO/SVC: 69 % ; 73 % ;
        • Average MVO/SVC: 71 %
  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of deep vein thrombosis at bilateral lower limbs (by color flow filling, direct compression, and distal augmentation response)
    • Bilateral long saphneous vein mild engorgement
    • Bilateral posterior tibial vein engorged, with perforator veins connecting PTVs to superficial veins
• 2024-03-08 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, body, biopsy — Hyperplastic polyp. H pylori present.
• 2024-03-07 CT - abdomen
  • Without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Infiltrating retroperitoneal mass.
    • Bilateral hydronephroureter due to uteral obstruction.
    • Suspect a mass lesion, 3.2cm, spleen. A cystic lesion in perigastric region.
    • Small amount of ascites in pelvis.
  • Impression
    • Retroperitoneal mass; DDx: lymphoma, retroperitoneal fibrosis
    • Bilateral hydronephroureter
• 2024-03-07 Pelvis - THR:
  • s/p bilateral total hip replacements
  • Good alignment without prosthesis loosening
• 2024-03-07 L spine Lat. - only (including sacrum)
  • Maintained bony alignment
  • Disc space narrowing at L1-2-3-4-5
  • Facet degeneration of lumbar spine
• 2024-03-07 Knee
  • Knee BIL standing AP and Lat views:
    • Mild to moderate osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Ahlback calcification: grade 2, 2
• 2024-3-07 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P bilateral THR without evidenced prothesis loosening.
  • Presence of scoliosis of the lumbar spine.
• 2024-03-07 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade C
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric polyps, fundus and body, s/p biopsy

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-09 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O
    • Cancer Multi-Specialty Team Meeting Conclusions, Meeting Date: 2024-04-08
      • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB, Stage Ⅳ
      • 2.Regimen R-COP (1st course split R-COP to different days).
• 2024-05-09 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai
  • S
    • CC/PI: T2DM diagnosed after 70 Y/O
    • PH: T2DM, Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV, retroperitoneum and bone marrow invasion, chemotherapy with R-COP from 2024/04/08~
  • A/P
    • Repaglinide keep 0.5 tab TIDAC
    • Trajenta to Galvus met BID
    • Toujeo 4 => 6 HS
    • No need to receive prandial RI (rescue dose)
    • RTC 2 M later
  • Prescription x2
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 0.5# TIDAC15
    • Toujeo (insulin glargine) 6 unit HS
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# BID

[consultation]

• 2024-05-15 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • for urine culture was KP, combine hx of DM
    • This 75-year-old woman, a patinet of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV, retroperitoneum and bone marrow invasion, chemotherapy with R-COP from 2024/04/08~. She lives in a nursing home (KangYuan). She Return for OPD on 5/9 24 and laboratory showed WBC:770, seg:58.6, band:1.0, ANC: 458 and Lenograstim 250mcg sc qd x 3 days for back home. However, fever (37.9 degree C) without chills and deep color of urine via foley cather were developed on 5/10 24 and she came to our ER for aid. At ER, the laboratory showed WBC:1080, seg:9.8, band:1.5 ANC:122, urinalysis:leucocyte Ester:3+, pro:3+, OB:2+, RBC:20-29, WBC:20-29, bacteria:3+. Under the impression of neutropenia fever and UTI due to related to long-term urinary catheter indwelling. She was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • A
    • S: for DR check up
      • PH: DM+(HbA1c: 7.7%), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
      • NKA
    • O:
      • nVA 20/200 (as baseline)
      • IOP 17/16 mmHg
      • Pupil: 3+/3+, no RAPD, round ou
      • Conj: not injected ou
      • K: clear ou
      • AC: d&cl ou
      • lens: NS+ ou
      • fundus: C/D ratio: 0.2, no DR ou
    • A:
      • Cataract ou
    • P:
      • control blood sugar
      • come back asap if s/s worsen
• 2024-04-24 Metabolism and Endocrinology
  • Q
    • for blood sugar control (Prednisone 60mg/m2 for 5days since 2024/04/11 to 2024/04/15 in chemotherapy regimen)
    • The AKI subside, arrange CT image abdominal to pelvic with contrast on , tissue proof of retroperitonem mass on 3/26, Tissue of retroperitoneum, CT guide biopsy was Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB. Hypoalbuminemia with albumin 50ml/bot QD for 3days(3/18~3/30) by self-payment. Consult GS for port-a insertion. First-line for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma chemotherapy with R-COP(Mabthera 375mg/m2 on 2024/04/08, vincristine 1.4mg/m2 on 2024/04/09, cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 on 2024/04/10, Prednisone 60mg/m2 for 5days since 2024/04/11 to 2024/04/15). Due to old age with poor renal function thus we challenge chemotherapy step by step. Hyperglycermia with insulin SC as sliding scale. Dirutic with furosemide 40mg iv bid since 4/16, furosemide 20mg iv bid since 4/18.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This 75 year old female with hypertension, diffsuse large B cell lymphoma and DM was admitted for chemotherapy. We were consulted for blood sugar control.
    • S:
      • The patient was hospitalized for chemotherapy. She has been able to eat better recently.
    • O:
      • BH: 152 cm, BW:69.3 kg
        
      • Diet: normal diet
      • Medication in OPD: Metformin 1# BID
      • Medication during hospitalization: 4u RI TIDACPRN if bs > 250, 5U
      • BUN/Crea(eGFR): 26/0.95/60.95
      • Na/K 140/3.4
      • ALT/AST:25/18
      • HbA1c:4/10 6.4%
      • F/S:

        •    4/21        4/22       4/23           4/44

        • 0600 219 238 178 208
          
        • 1100 309+5 332+6 254+5 233
        • 1700 177 165 150
        • 2100 198 255 261
    • A:
      • Type 2 DM
      • Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, s/p R-COP(Mabthera 375mg/m2 on 2024/04/08, vincristine 1.4mg/m2 on 2024/04/09, cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 on 2024/04/10, Prednisone 60mg/m2 for 5days since 2024/04/11) step by step.
      • AKI, s/p left PCN insertion on 3/11
      • History of hypercalcemia, DLBCL related
      • Hypertension
    • P:
      • Toujeo 6u HS
      • RI 3U TIDAC with correction scale (It has been explained to the patient that because the condition changes a lot during hospitalization, insulin should be administered first and then taken orally after discharge) (please contact us 2 days before discharge)
      • Check lipid profile when blood drawing next time
      • Feel free to concact us, and arrange META OPD follow up after discharge (If the patient is willing to be followed up in the outpatient clinic of our hospital, the department can add registration at any time, but we apologize for the long wait due to the large number of outpatients.)
      • Thanks for your consultation.
  • A 2024-04-29 13:53:21
    • Swtich RI to rescue dose
    • Add on trajenta 5 mg QD and repaglinide 0.5 mg TIDAC
• 2024-04-15 Rehabiliation
  • A
    • Impression
      • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV, retroperitoneum and bone marrow invasion
      • Hypercalcemia
      • Acute kidney failure
      • Anemia, unspecified
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT rehabilitation programs; caregiver training.
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and muscle strength; improve sitting balance and transfer skill; maintain ROM.
• 2024-03-11 Cardiology
  • Q
    • for HTN intermittent
    • This is a 75y/o female, Hx of DM, HTN, Hyperlipidemia. She was regular follow at LMD for medical control.
      
    • This time, she suffer from low abdominal pain and body weight loss 5 Kg in recent 6 months, acompany with vomiting after meal for 2-3 days. Constipation also was noted. She visited our GS OPD. GI OPD found Hypercalcemia then takeover to our ER. At MER, the vital sign: blood pressure 246/109; pulse 91; temperature 35.9’C; respiratory rate 20; Con’s E4V5M6; saturation 98%.
    • The laboratory data disclosed WBC 8.69*10^3/uL, CRP 7.5mg/dl, Ca 4.73, Mg 3, LDH 401, HB 9.1, PLT 271000/uL.
    • The CXR shows No active lung lesion. EKG shows Normal sinus rhythm.
    • Abdominal CT(c-) shows Retroperitoneal mass DD: lymphoma, retroperitoneal fibrosis, Bilateral hydronephroureter.
    • For Bilateral hydronephroureter, s/p r’t PCN, PCN Lt was Failure, Arrange L’t PCN insertion done on 2024/03/08 morning.
    • For Hypercalcemia with hydration + Lasix + Calcitonin.
    • Under the impression of Hypercalcemia, Retroperitoneal mass favor lymphoma, she was admitted to Hematology and Oncology ward for management.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This 75 y/o female is a case of DM, HTN, and Hyperlipidemia. This time, she admitted due to Retroperitoneal mass favor lymphoma, complicated with obstruction nephropathy s/p PCN. However. poor BP control. I’m consulted for it.
      • CxR no cardiomegaly
      • EKG: NSR
      • BP 220/102 HR 114
      • conscious oriented
      • Chest: clear BS
      • Heart: RHB without
      • Cr 4.14
      • K 2.9
    • impression
      • HTN poor control
      • Retroperitoneal mass favor lymphoma, complicated with obstruction nephropathy s/p PCN.
      • Acute on chronic renal failure,
      • Hypokalemia
    • Suggestion
      • Maybe using labetolol 1# po BID + norvasc 1# po BID.
      • add hydralazine 1# po Q8H PRN if SBP > 160 mmHg.
      • K 2.9, maybe support K to keep K 3.5~5.1.
      • maybe follow up Mg, because CKD, MgO is not suitable.
• 2024-03-08 Nephrology
  • Q
    • for AKI, indication of H/D?
    • This is a 75y/o female, Hx of DM, HTN. She suffer from low abdominal pain and body weight loss 5 Kg in recent 6 months, acompany with vomiting after meal for 2-3 days. Constipation. She visited our GS OPD. GI OPD found Hypercalcemia then takeover to our ER.
    • Abdominal CT(c-) shows Retroperitoneal mass DD: lymphoma, retroperitoneal fibrosis, Bilateral hydronephroureter.
    • For Bilateral hydronephroureter, s/p r’t PCN, PCN Lt was Failure, Arrange L’t PCN insertion done on 2024/03/08 morning.
    • For Hypercalcemia with hydration + Lasix + Calcitonin.
    • Under the impression of Hypercalcemia, Retroperitoneal mass favor lymphoma, she was admitted to Hematology and Oncology ward for management.
  • A
    • We visited the patient at the bedside and evaluated her condition. Her consciousness was clear, speech was coherent and not in respiratory distress. She complained of generalized weakness and lethargy. A urinary catheter was inserted this afternoon.
      • 2024-03-08 Ca (Calcium) 4.22 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-03-07 Creatinine 3.16 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-03-07 BUN 57 mg/dL
        
    • Our impressions are as follows:
      • Hypercalcemia of malignancy, either due to elevated PTHrp (humoral hypercalcemia) or elevated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (lymphoma)
    • Our advices are as follows:
      • IV isotonic 0.9% saline 100-200mL/h, in the absence of edema, keep urinary output 100-150 mL/h
      • IV Furosemide in conjunction with IV fluid hydration to promote urinary Ca excretion
      • IV Zoledronic acid ST, slowly infuse (4mg over 1 hour) in renal impairment, and look out for jaw osteonecrosis
    • Please be assured that we will continue to follow up on this patient. Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance. Thank you.
• 2024-03-07 Urology
  • A
    • CT (A+P) showed huge mass lesion in retroperitoneal space with bilateral obstructive uropathy. We are consulted for bilateral hydronephrosis
    • Impression: Huge retroperitoneal mass (suspect lymphoma) with bilateral obstructive uropathy
    • Suggestion:
      • consult radiologist for bilateral PCN drainage
      • correct anemia and hypercalcemia as your expertise
      • consult oncology for further tumor survey

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-23 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 60mg NS 50mL 30min + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg PO QD D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2024-06-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 610mg NS 500mL 8hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg PO QD D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2024-05-24 - rituximab 375mg/m2 610mg NS 500mL 8hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 100mg PO QD D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2024-04-29 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1300mg NS 250mL 30min + prednisolone 60mg/m2 105mg PO QD D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3
• 2024-04-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 15min D2 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1300mg NS 250mL 30min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 55mg QD 50mg QN D1-5 (R-COP)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + dexamethasone 8mg D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D3 + aprepitant 125mg PO D3-5

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2024-08-12

[Monitoring WBC Levels Post R-CHOP Regimen]

The final session of the R-CHOP regimen was administered on 2024-07-23, with the WBC nadir observed on 2024-08-02, approximately 10 days later. Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) was administered from 2024-07-31 to 2024-08-08. Currently, there is no evidence of neutropenia.

• 2024-08-12 WBC 11.19 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-09 WBC 12.74 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-07 WBC 3.35 x10^3/uL
• 2024-08-05 WBC 0.32 x10^3/uL **
• 2024-08-02 WBC 0.04 x10^3/uL ***
• 2024-07-31 WBC 0.05 x10^3/uL **
• 2024-07-28 WBC 3.17 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-22 WBC 7.72 x10^3/uL

2024-06-17

[hyperuricemia managed with febuxostat, preventing HBV activation with tenofovir]

Beta-2 microglobulin levels remain elevated. Hyperuricemia is currently managed with Feburic (febuxostat), and Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) is used to prevent HBV reactivation. Blood sugar control is acceptable. No medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-06-15 Uric Acid 7.8 mg/dL

• 2024-06-12 B2-Microglobulin 7071 ng/mL

• 2024-05-10 B2-Microglobulin 6101 ng/mL

• 2024-04-08 B2-Microglobulin 7052 ng/mL

2024-05-17

The neutropenia that developed following the administration of the R-COP regimen has now resolved.

• 2024-05-17 WBC 11.57 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-13 WBC 15.72 x10^3/uL
• 2024-05-11 WBC 1.08 x10^3/uL **
• 2024-05-09 WBC 0.77 x10^3/uL ***
• 2024-04-30 WBC 11.24 x10^3/uL <- 04/29 R-COP
• 2024-04-25 WBC 10.11 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-22 WBC 0.64 x10^3/uL ***
• 2024-04-17 WBC 4.71 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-15 WBC 9.28 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-12 WBC 9.95 x10^3/uL
• 2024-04-08 WBC 7.35 x10^3/uL <- 04/08 R-COP

2024-03-12

[hypercalcemia resolved: Miacalcic - discontinuation option]

The serum calcium level has already decreased to within the normal range (albumin also in normal range). If the cause of the hypercalcemia is no longer present, Miacalcic (calcitonin) can be discontinued.

• 2024-03-12 Albumin (BCG) 3.6 g/dL
• 2024-03-12 Ca (Calcium) 2.47 mmol/L
• 2024-03-11 Ca (Calcium) 2.87 mmol/L
• 2024-03-10 Ca (Calcium) 3.45 mmol/L
• 2024-03-09 Ca (Calcium) 3.62 mmol/L
• 2024-03-08 Ca (Calcium) 4.22 mmol/L
• 2024-03-08 Ca (Calcium) 4.33 mmol/L
• 2024-03-07 Ca (Calcium) 4.73 mmol/L

[improving kidney function & low K]

Based on the data, the patient’s kidney function is improving.

• 2024-03-12 Creatinine 3.88 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-11 Creatinine 4.14 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-09 Creatinine 4.28 mg/dL

• 2024-03-12 BUN 64 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-11 BUN 67 mg/dL
  

• 2024-03-09 BUN 71 mg/dL

Serum potassium levels have fallen below the reference range, possibly due to the use of furosemide. Const-K is currently used for potassium supplementation.

• 2024-03-12 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-11 K (Potassium) 2.9 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-10 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-09 K (Potassium) 3.7 mmol/L
  
• 2024-03-07 K (Potassium) 4.0 mmol/L

Once kidney function (eGFR) has recovered to above 30 and is expected to continue improving, spironolactone can be added as an aldosterone antagonist to partially replace furosemide to maintain serum potassium levels within a reasonable range. One of the methods that is used is spironolactone 50 mg and furosemide 20 mg 2 doses daily..

2024-03-08

[dosing strategies for calcitonin in hypercalcemic emergencies]

Calcitonin can be utilized as an adjunctive treatment for severe hypercalcemia:

It is recommended for use in conjunction with other suitable agents (such as IV hydration and bisphosphonates) for patients experiencing severe hypercalcemia (for example, symptomatic cases with an albumin-corrected serum calcium level exceeding 14 mg/dL [>3.5 mmol/L]). This is to promptly decrease serum calcium levels, while bisphosphonate therapy achieves a sustained effect.

For IM or SUBQ administration: The initial dose is 4 units/kg every 12 hours. Should the reduction in calcium prove insufficient after 6 to 12 hours, the dosage may be escalated to 8 units/kg every 6 to 12 hours. It is advisable to limit the total duration of therapy to between 24 to 48 hours due to the risk of tachyphylaxis.

[weighing denosumab for hypercalcemia with renal considerations]

Isotonic saline hydration and loop diuretics are currently being used to treat hypercalcemia.

Renal lab results:

• 2024-03-07 Creatinine 3.16 mg/dL
  
• 2024-03-07 eGFR 15.23 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2024-03-07 BUN 57 mg/dL

Given the patient’s compromised renal function, the use of bisphosphonates, which have an onset of action ranging from 24 to 72 hours and a duration of action between 2 to 4 weeks, is not feasible.

Denosumab, with an onset of action between 4 to 10 days and a duration of action extending from 4 to 15 weeks, may be a viable alternative considering the risk of tachyphylaxis associated with calcitonin. If there are no clinical contraindications, denosumab at a dosage of 120 mg once weekly for up to three doses could be contemplated.

[Regpara for hypercalcemia]

Regpara (cinacalcet 25mg/tab, available in this hospital now; onset of action 2-3 days) belongs to a drug class called calcimimetics. It works by mimicking the effect of calcium on calcium-sensing receptors. This action helps to lower parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Regpara is used to treat hypercalcemia caused by conditions like parathyroid carcinoma or secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with CKD.

Initial 25 mg twice daily; may increase dose incrementally (to 50 mg twice daily, 75 mg twice daily, and 100 mg 3 to 4 times daily) every 2 to 4 weeks as necessary to normalize serum calcium levels.

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240812

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-08-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Very distended small bowel loops with fluid inside was noted at whole abdomen.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation. Some soft tissues in abdominal cavity. A soft tissue lesion (7.5cm) at right kidney. Thickening of left lateral abdominal wall. S/P right side double J catheter insertion. Ileus of small and large bowel.
    • Ascites and pleural effusion.
    • Liver cysts (up to 2.1cm). S/P splenectomy.
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • Distention of gallbladder.
    • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation. Some soft tissues in abdominal cavity. A soft tissue lesion (7.5cm) at right kidney. Thickening of left lateral abdominal wall. S/P right side double J catheter insertion. Ileus of small and large bowel.
    • Ascites and pleural effusion.
• 2024-08-08 Sonography - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • r/o Small bowel obstruction
    • Hepatic cyst, S2/3
    • Hepatic lesion, S2/3 tip, suspicious tumor
    • Perirenal tumor, RK
    • Ascites, small
    • Pleural effusion, right
• 2024-07-20 MRI - brain
  • Findings:
    • Severe periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
    • A few old lacuna infarcts over both corona radiata.
    • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
    • MR angiography of the brain shows normal intracranial vessel including circle of willis.
  • Impression:
    • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-07-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/06/05.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue lesion 6.7 cm in right kidney is noted again, increasing in size to 8 cm.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue lesion 3.4 cm in left para-aortic space is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 3 cm.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue tumor at LLQ abdomen 9 cm with direct invasion adjacent internal oblique muscle is noted again, increasing in size to 18 cm. However, most part of this tumor shows cystic change. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There is a newly developed cystic mass in RLQ abdomen, 5 cm in size (the largest dimension). Recurrent tumor is highly suspected.
      
    • S/P total gastrectomy, distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2 cm in size at S6/7.
    • S/P double J catheter insertion, right side urinary tract.
  • IMP:
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue lesion 6.7 cm in right kidney is noted again, increasing in size to 8 cm.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue lesion 3.4 cm in left para-aortic space is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 3 cm.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue tumor at LLQ abdomen 9 cm with direct invasion adjacent internal oblique muscle is noted again, increasing in size to 18 cm. However, most part of this tumor shows cystic change. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • There is a newly developed cystic mass in RLQ abdomen, 5 cm in size (the largest dimension). Recurrent tumor is highly suspected.
• 2024-06-18 Sonography - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Right renal tumor.
    • Left mild hydronephrosis.
• 2024-06-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 29) / 68 = 57.35%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 57
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with mild AR; mild MR; mild TR.
    • Dilated aortic root.
• 2024-06-05 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior MRI dated 2024/01/30.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue lesion 3.4 cm in right kidney is noted again, increasing in size to 6.7 cm.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue lesion 3.4 cm in left para-aortic space is noted again, stable in size.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue tumor at LLQ abdomen 5.5 cm with direct invasion adjacent internal oblique muscle is noted again, increasing in size to 9 cm. However, most part of this tumor shows cystic change. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P total gastrectomy, distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 2 cm in size at S6/7.
    • S/P double J catheter insertion, right side urinary tract.
• 2024-01-31 Patho - soft tissue lipoma
  • Soft tissue, LLQ, intra-abdomen, CT-guide biopsy — Consistent with recurrent inflammatory variant of dedifferentiated liposarcoma
  • Sections show pleomorphic spindle cells infiltration in fibrous stroma with neutrophils, eosiniphils and lymphocytes.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CDK4(+) and MDM2(+). The results are consistent with recurrent inflammatory variant of dedifferentiated liposarcoma.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-08-05 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-07-10 - trabectedin 1.1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 500mL 24hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-09 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 47mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-18 - liposome doxorubicin 40mg/m2 60mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

trabectedin - 2024-08-12 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/trabectedin-drug-information

• Soft tissue sarcoma, unresectable/metastatic liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma:
  • Previously treated unresectable/metastatic liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma:
    • IV: 1.5 mg/m2 as a continuous infusion over 24 hours once every 3 weeks; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (Demetri 2016).
  • Previously untreated unresectable/metastatic leiomyosarcoma (off-label use/combination):
    • IV: 1.1 mg/m2 over 3 hours once every 3 weeks (in combination with doxorubicin and pegfilgrastim) for a maximum of 6 combination cycles, followed by single-agent trabectedin maintenance therapy of 1.1 mg/m2 over 3 hours once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity for up to a maximum of 17 maintenance cycles (Pautier 2022).

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[exam findings]

• 2024-08-01 Patho - Omentum, laparoscopic biopsy
  • Omentum, laparoscopic biopsy— adenocarcinoma, seeding
  • Microscopically, sections shows adenocarcinoma composed of invasive neoplastic glands and stromal fibrosis. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • IHC stain — CA19-9 (focal+), CK20(-), CK7(+), PAX-8(-), CDX-2(focal weak+)
• 2024-08-01 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Peritoneum, laparoscopic biopsy — adenocarcinoma, seeding
  • Microscopically, section show shows adenocarcinoma composed of invasive neoplastic glands and stromal fibrosis. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • IHC stain — CA19-9 (focal+), CK20(-), CK7(+), PAX-8(-), CDX-2(focal weak+)
• 2024-07-15 Cell block cytology - ascites (Y1)
  • Smears and cell block show atypical tumor cells with increased N/C ratio and prominent nucleoli. Metastatic adenocarcinoma is favored. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
  • The immunohistochmeical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), CDX2(focal +), DPC4(focal +), ER(-), PAX8(-), and Calretinin(-). The results are consistent with S2024-14314. Metastatic ovarian carcinoma is less likely.
• 2024-07-13 MR cholangiography, MRCP
  • History and indication: pancrea tail tumor and massive ascites
  • With and without contrast MRI of abdomen with MRCP reconstruction revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (4.0cm) at pancreatic tail with stomach and spleen invasion. Some LNs at LUQ.
    • Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity with ascites.
    • Multiple liver tumors.
    • Bil. pleural effusion.
    • Normal appearance of adrenals and kidneys.
    • Some nodules in bilateral basal lungs.
  • Imaging Report Form for Pancreatic Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)
• 2024-07-12 Aspiration cytology
  • CT (2024-06-26) at the SKMH showed massive ascites and panc tail tumor
  • Cytological diagnosis
    • Malignancy - adenocarcinoma
    • Smears show clustes of adenocarcinomatous cells with nuclear hyperchromasia, irregular nuclear contours and conspicuous nucleoli.
• 2024-07-12 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Liver, EUS-FNB — Adenocarcinoma, moderatly differentiated, compatible with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of nests, cords, and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells in fibrous stroma. Focal glandular differentiation is present. The finding is compatible with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
• 2024-07-12 Surgical pathology Level IV (Y1)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Pancreatic tail, EUS-FNB — Ductal adenocarcinoma, moderatly differentiated
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections show a picture of ductal adenocarcinoma, composed of nests, cords, and single large pleomorphic neoplastic cells in fibrous stroma. Focal glandular differentiation and tumor necrosis are present.
    • IHC: PAX8 (-), ER (-) and PDC4 (no expression)
    • Comment: Metastatic ovarian carcinoma is less likely
• 2024-07-08 Ascites Tapping
  • Procedure: Ascites tapping
  • Indication: For paracentesis
  • Symptoms: Ascites
  • Course：
    • After echo localization, paracentesis was performed at RLQ and 1500ml straw-colored ascites was drained out with 18Fr catheter.
• 2024-07-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Pancreatic tail tumor, suspicious
    • Hepatic tumors, bilateral lobes, favor metastases
    • Hepatic cyst, right lobe
    • GB sludge
    • Ascites, massive

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 70mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 140mg D5W 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 2000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRINOX 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.3mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-08-02

[carbapenem safety in penicillin-allergic patients: Tapimycin (piperacillin, tazobactam) and Mepem (meropenem) cross-reactivity]

Studies have shown that the risk of cross-reactivity between penicillins and carbapenems is relatively low. According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, the risk of cross-reactivity to any carbapenem in penicillin-allergic patients is around 0.87% (95% CI, 0.32-2.32%)​ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31170539/)​. This suggests that many patients with a penicillin allergy can safely use carbapenems like meropenem, although careful consideration and possible consultation with an allergist are recommended.

Another study demonstrates that bedside meropenem allergy testing for hospitalized patients with reported penicillin allergies is safe and effective, with 96.4% of patients tolerating the procedure and only two experiencing non-severe reactions. This approach allows for the appropriate use of meropenem, avoiding less effective second-line antibiotics. Overall, the procedure enhances patient care and helps mitigate antibiotic resistance. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.alit.2023.02.008)

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[lab data]

• 2024-01-09 HBsAg (NM) Positive
  
• 2024-01-09 HBsAg Value (NM) 1403.000
  
• 2024-01-09 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
  
• 2024-01-09 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.007
  
• 2024-01-09 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
  
• 2024-01-09 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.035

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-01-05 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, rectum, 3 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (focal weak +), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-31 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 630mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-07-13 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-06-29 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-06-06 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-05-23 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-04-29 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-04-09 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-03-04 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-5 (5-FU CCRT)
• 2024-02-26 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-5 (5-FU CCRT)
• 2024-02-19 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-5 (5-FU CCRT)
• 2024-01-29 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-5 (5-FU CCRT)
• 2024-01-25 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 340mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-2 (5-FU CCRT)

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2024-08-01

[patient tolerates FOLFOX regimen well with grossly normal lab results]

Lab data on 2024-07-30 were generally normal, and the patient is well tolerated with the FOLFOX regimen. Baraclude (entecavir) has been properly administered for positive Anti-HBc (2024-01-09). No medication issues were found.

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[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-22 ~ 2024-04-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Recurrent melanoma of skin status post operationt with tumor recurrence and distant metastasis, rcTxNxM1, stage IV
    • Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 66 years old female patient has histpry of hypertension.
    • She first visited Jing-Mei hospital on 2022/07/11 because of a granuloma swelling pain at her left heel /p debridement and excision. However a amelotic melanoma was noted on the pathology report at the JingMei hospital. She was later admitted to Taipei Tzu-Chi hospital Oncology department on 2022/7/29 for furthur consultation and was diagnosed with cutaneous abscess of left foot and neoplasm of her sole. She then visited PS OPD on 2022/08/09 and surgical excision to remove melanoma and graft implantation for the wound on 2022/08/18.
    • PET on 2022/8, report showed 1. A glucose hypermetabolism lesion in the left foot, probably an inflammation/infection process and 2. Increased FDG uptake in bilateral shoulders, knees, and right hip, probably benign in nature.
    • She regular ONC OPD follow up, repeat PET on 2024/02/26, report showed recurrent tumor with lymph node metastasis, suggesting biopsy for investigation, several new lesions of markedly increased FDG uptake in soft tissue near the left knee, in a left pelvic lymph node, and at the L4 spine compared with the previous study on 2022-08-03, highly suspected recurrent tumor with regional lymph nodes and distant metastasis. Malignant melanoma of skin s/p treatment with tumor recurrence and distant metastasis, rcTxNxM1, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • 2024/03/15 “lymph node”, excision biopsy — malignant melanoma, (1/1), with extracapsular extension. IHC stains: HMB-45 (+), S-100 (+), vimentin (+), CK7 (-), CK20 (equivocal).
    • Postive of HBsAg, GI OPD take Tenofovir control.
    • This time, she was admitted for chemotherapy on 2024/04/22.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received self paid of Taxotere on 2024/04/25. Dorison 2# bid * 3 days since 4/24-4/26. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/04/25. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 5D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID 2D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 2D
    • Metifen SR (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQD if joint pain
• 2024-03-29 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 28D

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-30 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-06 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-11 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-20 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-25 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 118mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-08 CXR
  • Right catheterization to SVC in position.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Left pleural effusion.
  • Ground glass opacities in bil. lungs.
• 2024-06-03 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Labeled as “greater omentum”, “peritoneal tumor excision” — adenocarcinoma.
  • Sections show omental tissue with focal of adenocarcinoma. Many intra-vascular tumor thrombi are present.
  • IHC stains: CDX2 (+), CK20 (+), compatible with gastric origin.
• 2024-05-30 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower body and antrum of the stomach with possible invasion to pancreas and in some regional lymph nodes, compatible with primary gastric malignancy with possible invasion to pancreas and some regional lymph node metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left supraclavicular, bilateral pulmonary hilar, mediastinal and parasternal lymph nodes and in multiple mesenteric, bilateral paraaortic and common iliac lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple bones as mentioned above, suggesting multiple bone metastases.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the soft tissue of right buttock. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-05-24 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: Abdominal pain
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver
      • Heterogenous echotexture of liver parenchyma
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Echogenic substance in GB.
      • No CBD dilatation.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail. No obvious P-duct dilatation was noted. One 1.5cm hypoechoic lesion was noted at pancreatic head. Prominent pancreatic head
    • Spleen
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites
      • Moderate ascites
    • Others
      • Gastric wall thickening was noted. Bilateral pleural effusion was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Prominent pancreatic head, without P-duct dilatation
    • Suspicious lymph node, pancreatic head
    • Parenchymal liver disease
    • Suspicious gallbladder sludge
    • Moderate ascites
    • Gastric wall thickening
    • Bilateral pleural effusion
  • Suggestion:
    • Please correlate with CT scan
    • Consider arrange ascites survey if clinical condition needed
• 2024-05-23 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, lower body, biopsy — poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation.
  • Microscopically, it shows poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of malignant tumor cells arranged in solid architecture, and signet-ring cell diffferentiation. H.pylori are present.
  • Immunostain — Her2/neu: negative (1+), CK: positive
• 2024-05-22 CT - abdomen
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:4b(T_value) N:3b(N_value) M:1(M_value) STAGE:IV B(Stage_value)
• 2024-05-22 KUB
  • Calcification over right upper abdomen overlaping with renal shadow, could be due to right renal stone.
  • Calcifications in the pelvic cavity, could be due to phleboliths.
  • Non-specific bowel gas pattern.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-05-22 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-22 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Gastric mucosal lesion, favor fungating tumor, suspect adenocarcinoma (Bormann type 3) or lymphoma, lower body to antrum/pylorus, and duodenal bulb with stricture, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • pursue pathology and CLO test
    • Arrange CT scan

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • Arrange admission for FLOT +/- Nivo (docetaxel -> self-pay, and Nivo self pay first before NHI)
• 2024-03-18 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Lin JingEn
  • Diagnosis
    • Depressive disorder, not elsewhere classified [F32.9]
    • Generalized anxiety disorder [F41.1]
  • Prescription x3
    • Lexapro (escitalopram 10mg) 1# HS
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 0.5# HS
• 2017-01-24 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Wang HuiYi
  • Diagnosis
    • Depressive disorder, not elsewhere classified [F32.9]
    • Generalized anxiety disorder [F41.1]
  • Prescription x3
    • Leeyo (escitalopram 10mg) 1# HS

[consultation]

• 2024-06-04 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • Weight loss 5kgw in one month was mentioned. Under impressed of gastric cancer, she underwent GJ bypass on 2024/06/03.
    • We need your help for nutrition support with TPN after operation. Thank you!!
  • A
    • A case of gastric cancer who request post-op nutrition support.
      • General appearance: ill looking
      • GI tract: GJ bypass on 2024/06/03
        
      • Feeding: NPO
      • Allergy: NKA
      • Nutrition assessment:
        • BH 156.6cm BW 52kg
        • IBW 53.9kg 97%IBW BMI 21.2
          
        • BEE 1166kcal TEE 1819kcal
      • Lab data: Alb 2.3 K 4.2 GOT 58 BS 141
        
    • According to the patient’s present conditions, parenteral nutrition will be suitable for nutrition supply. We will follow this case for adjustment of optimal nutrition support.
    • PN Use Recommendation:
      • DC SMOFkabiven peri 1440ml QD
      • SMOFkabiven central 1477ml QD, 61.5ml/hr
      • Lyo-Povigent 4ml/QD (add in TPN) (if not availabe, then swift to B-complex 1ml/QD and Vitacicol 2ml/QD in TPN)
      • Addaven 10ml/QD（add in TPN）
    • Items to be monitored when PN use:
      • TPN is for single route, do not mix with other drugs except TPN drugs.
      • Check BW QW5 and record I/O Q8H
      • Check one touch Q6H x2 days, if stable QD check
      • Please control BS < 200 mg/dl with RI sliding scale
      • QW1 check CBC/DC
      • QW1 check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin
      • When TPN is insufficient, replace with YF5 or D10W.
• 2024-05-29 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • Stomach, lower body, biopsy— poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation.
    • We need your expertise for further advise Thaks~
  • A
    • impression
      • gastric cancer, with pancreas invasion, suspicious peritoneal carcinomatosis
    • suggest
      • please arrange PET first for r/o other distant metastasis
      • PN support after PET due to BW loss (56 -> 51kg)
      • we will f/u this case
• 2024-05-28 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 59-year-old female has the history of Depressive disorder and Generalized anxiety disorder under medication control at our PSY OPD.
    • She suffered from epigastric pain for a long time symptom accompany with nausea vomit, she ever visted LMD for help but invain then was refered here for further survay. At ER, physical examination revealed pale conjunctiva, abdomen distended and epigastric tenderness.
    • Lab data showed anemia (7.0 g/dL) elevated serum CRP (3.3 mg/dL), hypokalaemia (3.3 mmol/L), Lipase (576 IU/L). Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2units was given to correct anemia.
    • EGD was schedued for anemia survay which reported Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A,Gastric mucosal lesion, favor fungating tumor, suspect adenocarcinoma (Bormann type 3) or lymphoma, lower body to antrum/pylorus, and duodenal bulb with stricture, s/p biopsy. Suggestion: pursue pathology and CLO test Arrange CT scan.
    • The Abdomen CT reported: 1. segmental wall thickening in the gastric antrium; 2. prominent pancreatic head with enlarged lymph nodes in the adjacent region; 3. moderate ascites in the pelvic cavity.
    • She denied nasal bleeding, nausea, tarry stool or bloody stool passage but weight loss 5kgw in one month was mentioned. No TOCC history was mentioned. Under the impression of Gastric mucosal lesion, favor fungating tumor, suspect adenocarcinoma, she was admitted to our GI ward for further evaluation and management.     
    • EGD pathology report Stomach, lower body, biopsy — poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation.
    • we need your further advise Thanks~  
  • A
    • This 59-year-old woman has a history of depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. We are consulted regarding her case of gastric poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation.
    • Please send the ascites cell block and consult GS for further evaluation. Patient want arrange sely pay PET/CT scan.
    • If the tumor is unresectable, arrange for port A implantation and check HBsAg, Anti-HBc, Anti-HBs, and Anti-HCV.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-04 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 70mg NS 250mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited Oxalip) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3800mg D5W 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-04 - fluorouracil 750mg NS 500mL 1hr IP D1-5 + leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 250mL 2hr + mitomycin-C 20mg/m2 30mg NS 500mL 2hr (IPEC)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-07-30

[Nexium (esomeprazole) tube feeding]

To prepare Nexium (esomeprazole) for administration through a feeding tube, use the Simple Suspension Method (SSM). The SSM involves administering tablets or capsules by disintegrating and suspending them in warm water without crushing or opening the capsule. This method allows the medication to be converted into a liquid form suitable for feeding tube administration.

2024-07-02

[considering silimarin for (Brosym-induced?) hepatic enzyme elevation]

General urine examination:

• 2024-07-01 App Turbid
• 2024-07-01 PRO 3+
• 2024-07-01 OB 2+
• 2024-07-01 Sediment-RBC 10-19 /HPF
• 2024-07-01 Casts Hyaline:1-2 /LPF
• 2024-07-01 Bacteria 3+ /HPF
• 2024-07-01 Crystal CaOX:1+ /HPF

The urine exam indicated a suspected infection. After Brosym (cefoperazone, sulbactam) was initiated on 2024-07-01, the patient’s body temperature has begun to decrease. Records show the patient has tachycardia, while respiratory rate and blood pressure remain stable, with an SpO2 of 95%.

Possible adverse reactions to Brosym include increased serum alanine aminotransferase and increased serum aspartate aminotransferase. It is unclear whether the elevation in hepatic enzymes occurred after starting Brosym, so continued monitoring is necessary. The addition of BaoGan (silymarin) might be beneficial.

• 2024-07-01 AST 91 U/L

• 2024-06-20 AST 35 U/L

• 2024-07-01 ALT 69 U/L

• 2024-06-20 ALT 18 U/L

[managing calcium oxalate crystals in urine]

The urine exam (2024-07-01) revealed calcium oxalate crystals. If this result is expected to cause problems, the medical management can aim to reduce urinary calcium oxalate saturation and oxalate production to minimize kidney oxalate deposition and delay the progression of kidney injury.

• Increased fluid intake
  • A high fluid intake, resulting in a urinary output of more than 3 L/day per 1.73 m2, is the most effective therapy to decrease tubular fluid oxalate concentration and reduce intratubular oxalate deposition.
• Inhibition of calcium oxalate precipitation
  • Alkalinizing urine with potassium citrate can reduce urinary calcium oxalate saturation by forming complexes with calcium, thereby decreasing stone formation. Oral potassium citrate at a dose of 0.15 g/kg divided into two or three doses per day is recommended. If kidney function is impaired and plasma potassium is increased, sodium citrate can replace potassium citrate.
  • Other inhibitors of calcium oxalate crystallization, used selectively, include neutral phosphate (20 to 30 mg/kg) or magnesium oxide (500 mg/day per m2), administered orally in two or three doses per day. Phosphate supplements should be discontinued in patients with impaired kidney function who develop hyperphosphatemia. A serum phosphate level should be obtained if a patient’s eGFR decreases. If hyperphosphatemia is present, phosphate supplementation should be stopped to prevent phosphate accumulation and secondary hyperparathyroidism exacerbation.
• Dietary oxalate restriction
  • Although intestinal oxalate absorption is lower in patients with primary hyperoxaluria compared to healthy subjects, foods high in oxalate (such as tea, chocolate, spinach, and rhubarb) should be restricted from their diet. However, since most oxalate is of endogenous origin, these dietary measures have a minor impact in most patients.

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[MedRec]

• 2024-04-19 ~ 2024-04-29 POMR Integrative Medicine Hong BoBin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mantle cell lymphoma, stage IVB, status post chemotherapy with R-CHOP regimens and underwent autologous peripheral blood stem cell harvest on 2015/10/26-28
    • Normocytic anemia
  • CC
    • She wants to be an organ donor.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 76-year-old female with a medical history including:
      • Mantle cell lymphoma, stage IVB, treated with R-CHOP regimens for 8 cycles, followed by relapse and treated with RB for 4 cycles (on 20150520, 20150615, 20150707, 20150730) achieving a second complete remission. She underwent autologous peripheral blood stem cell harvest on 2015/10/26-28, followed by high-dose chemotherapy with BEAM regimens and autologous peripheral stem cell transplantation on 2016-03-02. She has been on oral target therapy with Ibrutinib 140 mg twice daily since 2019-12-18, and VENCLEXTA FC TAB 100 MG three times daily since 2022-10-12. She underwent salvage therapy with the addition of Rituximab on 2023/10/03, 11/03, 12/04 2024/01/02.
      • Spinal high-grade B-cell lymphoma, intra-dural, intra-medullary at T12-L1 with spinal stenosis, treated with surgical intervention (total laminectomies, T12-L1, and tumor removal) on 2019-11-20, currently in a stable condition.
      • Hypertension. 　 - She has been regularly followed up at Tri-Service General Hospital. Presently, she experienced general fatigue for several days and sought help at the emergency department of NeiHu Tri-Service General Hospital on 2024-04-18. Due to her wish to donate her body, she was referred by her senior relative (a patient’s cousin) to our hospital’s emergency department on 2024-04-19. 　 - At the time of admission to the emergency room, her vital signs were as follows: blood pressure 185/105 mmHg, pulse rate 92 beats/min, temperature 36.5 ℃, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, consciousness level: E4V5M6, oxygen saturation 96%. Laboratory results showed WBC= 2.98*10^3/uL, N.seg= 28.8%, Na= 131 mmol/L, K= 5.1 mmol/L, BUN= 56 mg/dL, Cr= 2.8 mg/dL.
    • Given the impression of lymphoma with cachexia status, she was admitted to the Hematology and Oncology ward for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she was received of a series of exams including HIV, RPR, Hepatitis B & C profile for donation related tests. After receiving the best supportive care and mental support, her condition improved. Blood transfusion with PRBC to correct anemia. Under the relatively stable condition, the patient can be discharged on 2024/04/29 and further OPD follow-up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# TID 8D
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD

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2024-07-30

[managing pancytopenia with frequent blood transfusions]

Pancytopenia and a right-shifted WBC differential count were observed. Elevated CRP levels and normal PCT levels might suggest a viral infection or non-infectious inflammatory conditions.

The patient frequently receives blood products, so checking iron levels might be advisable.

• 2024-07-29 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.09 ng/mL

• 2024-07-29 CRP 5.6 mg/dL

• 2024-07-29 Band 0.0 %

• 2024-07-29 Neutrophil 39.2 %

• 2024-07-29 Lymphocyte 41.2 %

• 2024-07-29 Monocyte 4.9 %

• 2024-07-29 Eosinophil 4.9 %

• 2024-07-29 Basophil 1.0 %

• 2024-07-29 Metamyelocyte 7.8 %

• 2024-07-29 Blast 1.0 %

• 2024-07-29 Atypical Lymphocyte 0.0 %

• 2024-07-29 Reticulocyte Ratio 2.250 %

• 2024-07-29 WBC 2.49 x10^3/uL

• 2024-07-29 HGB 7.5 g/dL

• 2024-07-29 PLT 22 *10^3/uL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-02-21 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/11/10.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, decreasing in size.
      • It is c/w multiple liver metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectosigmoid junction.
      • S/P colostomy at left upper pelvis and para-stromal hernia.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic lymph node in hepatoduodenal ligament is noted again, decreasing in size.
    • Prior CT identified few small metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stationary that is c/w few metastatic nodes S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified a lung metastasis in LLL is noted again, stable in size.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show partial response.
• 2023-11-10 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/08/18.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectosigmoid junction.
    • S/P colostomy at left upper pelvis and para-stromal hernia.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, mild increasing in size.
      • It is c/w multiple liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic lymph node in hepatoduodenal ligament is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified few small metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stationary that is c/w few metastatic nodes S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified a lung metastasis in LLL is noted again, stable in size.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease.
• 2023-08-18 CT - abdomen
  • 20220906 CT: Sigmoid colon cancer with micro-perforation and attachment to bladder region and liver, lung with distant lymph nodes metastasis, cT4N2M1b, stage: IVB status post Hartmann’s operation on 2022/09/06
  • History: hepatitis B anti-Hbc: positive
  • Findings: Comparison prior chest CT dated 2023/02/21.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectosigmoid junction.
    • S/P colostomy at left upper pelvis.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size.
      • Multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic lymph node in hepatoduodenal ligament is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified few small metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stationary that is c/w few metastatic nodes S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified a lung metastasis in LLL is noted again, mild decreasing in size.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease.
• 2023-05-30 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower C-spine and lower L-spines. Degenerative change is more likely. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone sacn for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the right shoulder, right sternoclavicular junction, bilateral hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-05-19 CT - abdomen
  • 20220906 CT: Sigmoid colon cancer with micro-perforation and attachment to bladder region and liver, lung with distant lymph nodes metastasis, cT4N2M1b, stage: IVB status post Hartmann’s operation on 2022/09/06
  • History: hepatitis B anti-Hbc: positive
  • Findings: Comparison: prior chest CT dated 2023/02/21.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectosigmoid junction.
      • S/P colostomy at left upper pelvis.
    • Prior CT identified several metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
      • However, three liver metastases in S4, S5, and S6/7 are noted again, mild increasing in size.
      • Multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified metastatic lymph node in hepatoduodenal ligament is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastatic nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are not noted again that is c/w multiple metastatic nodes S/P C/T show complete response.
    • Prior CT identified a lung metastasis in LLL (Srs:7 Img:5) is noted again, mild decreasing in size.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show stable disease.
• 2023-05-17 Shoulder Rt
  • AP internal and external rotation views of left shoulder show:
    • Rt osteoarthritis of A-C joint
• 2023-04-10 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver parenchymal disease
  • liver tumors, favor metastatic tumors
  • fatty infiltration of pancres(incomplete exam of pancreas)
• 2023-02-21 CT - chest
  • Impression: sigmoid colon cancer with lung, liver, and distant LNs metastases, in regression as compared previous CT on 2022/09/13.
• 2022-09-13 CT - chest
  • Impression: sigmoid colon cancer with lung, liver, and distant LNs metastases, with pleural effusion.
• 2022-09-08 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • All-RAS: There was no variant detected in the KRAS/NRAS gene
  • BRAF: There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene
• 2022-09-07 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor (Y1)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Intestine, large, sigmoid colon, Hartmann procedure - moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
      • perforation with acute peritonitis
    • Lymph node, regional, dissection
      • metastatic adenocarcinoma (9/13)
    • Immunohistochemical stain — EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+)
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT4aN2b(cM1c); AJCC stage IVC
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: Hartmann procedure    - Tumor Site: Sigmoid colon
    • Tumor Size: 6 x 4 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Present
      
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum (if applicable): Complete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1: bil cut-ends, A2-4: LNs, A5-10: tumor
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension
      • Tumor invades the visceral peritoneum (including tumor continuous with serosal surface through area of inflammation)
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Involved
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Tumor Budding
      • Number of tumor buds in 1 “hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2):
      • Intermediate score (5-9)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: Absent
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
      • Specify number of deposits: N/A
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: 9/13
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply)
        • m (multiple primary tumors) r (recurrent) y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT)
        • pT4a: Tumor invades through the visceral peritoneum (including gross perforation of the bowel through tumor and continuous invasion of tumor through areas of inflammation to the surface of the visceral peritoneum)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN):
        • pN2b: Seven or more regional lymph nodes are positive
      • Distant Metastasis (pM)
        • N/A
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply):
      • perforation with acute peritonitis
    • Ancillary Studies: Pending (IHC stain of MSI will be followed.)
      
    • Comment(s)
      • NOTE: There is no peritoneal tissue, adjacent organs or structures for proof of tumor invasion or metastasis.
• 2022-09-06 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 72 y/o male patient with fever for 1 day and abd pain for 1 wk, diarrhea+ for 3 months.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Focal thickening wall at the sigmoid colon with ulceration, r/o sigmoid colon cancer.
    • Focal air bubbles around sigmoid colon, proximal to the sigmoid tumor, r/o perforation.
    • There are poor enhancing tumors, up to 6.5cm in S4 liver, r/o liver metastasis.
    • There are multiple enlarged lymph nodes in pericolonic, common iliac and paraaortic regions.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Left lower lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Sigmoid cancer with lymph nodes metastasis, liver and lung metastasis, cstage T4N2M1.
    • Focal air bubbles around sigmoid colon, proximal to the sigmoid tumor, r/o perforation.

[MedRec]

• 2022-09-23 Gastroenterology
  • S
    • Come for NUC prophylaxis for C/T
    • First C/T scheduled on 20221003
  • O
    • PH:
      • OBI (ChatGPT: In a medical context, OBI stands for “Occult Hepatitis B Infection”. Occult Hepatitis B infection is characterized by the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the liver (with detectable or undetectable HBV DNA in the serum) of individuals testing hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative in routine assays.)
      • S-colon cancer with liver mets, s/p operation, under C/T
    • Start NUC prophylaxis. Check HBV DNA/antiHBs in advance
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2022-09-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • S: explain to pt & his wife & son about the indication & risk / benefit of palliative C/T wt FOLFIRI / Avastin IV Q2W x 12. (9/20 22).
    • 2022/09/14 HBsAg (NM) = Negative;
    • 2022/09/14 Anti-HBc (NM) = Positive;
    • 2022/09/14 Anti-HCV (NM) = Negative;
    • will consult Dr Xiao ZongXian for anti-HBV Tx for C/T (9/20 22).
    • will consult Dr Chen YanZhi for Port-A installation (9/20 22)
    • will do HBsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HCV
    • will give palliative C/T wt FOLFIRI / Avastin IV Q2W x 12. (9/20 22).
    • Adm on 10/3 22 for #1 palliative C/T wt FOLFIRI / Avastin IV Q2W x 12.
• 2022-09-06 ~ 2022-09-14 POMR Colorectal Surgery
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with microperforation and attachment to bladder region and liver, lung with distant lymph nodes metastasis, cT4N2M1c, stage: IVC status post Hartmann’s operation on 2022/09/06 with lung, liver, and distant LNs metastases, with pleural effusion
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • CC
    • abdominal fullness over lower abdomen for a long time this year, assciated requent bowel movement up to 7-8 times per day, acute onset of severe abdominal cramps this morning.
  • Present illness
    • This 72-year-old man denied major systemic disease. This time, he has abdominal fullness over lower abdomen for a long time this year, assciated requent bowel movement up to 7-8 times per day, acute onset of severe abdominal cramps this morning. He was vist our GI OPD for help. Physical Exam show abdomen soft, mass like distention over lower abdomen, tympanic on percussion, dullness on percussion over pelvic region, but marked rebound tenderness over lower abdomen. KUB was performed and revaled stool retention in the bowel. Then,refer to ER for PE signs of peritonitis. At ER, the con’s clear,Vital sign TPR:38.2/110/18 BP:131/79mmHg. Abdomen CT was performed and revealed 1. Sigmoid cancer with lymph nodes metastasis, liver and lung metastasis, cstage T4N2M1, 2. Focal air bubbles around sigmoid colon, proximal to the sigmoid tumor, r/o perforation. CRS was consulted and he underwent oepration of Hartmann’s procedure. Postoperation, he was admission to SICU for further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • He underwent oepration of Hartmann’s procedure on 2022/09-06. Op finding: 1) micro perforation over sigmoid colon region and attachment to bladder region. 2) much turbid pus intra abdomen. Following the operation, he was transferred to the surgical intensive care unit for further monitoring. At SICU, he was given nothing by mouth with adequate IV fluid supplement and empirical antibiotic treatment with Brosym were prescribed. After well weaning parancter, extubation smoothly on 2022/09/07. She had passed stool with normal bowel movement. Oral intake with clear liquid diet is encouraged. Since the general condition became more stabalized, he was transferrd to ordinary ward for further care on 2022/09/08.
    • We keep antibiotic treatment with Brosym. No fever or chills, leukocytosis improved much. Early activity is encouraged. The wound healing well and no erythema change. He had flatus passage and abdominal wound pain subsided. Drain is clear ascites and removal of JP drain on 2022/09/10. Oral intake program was adjusted and there was no abdominal discomfort after trying oral intake, IV fluid supplement was tapered and discontinued later. Chest CT was done for cancer survey and showed sigmoid colon cancer with lung, liver, and distant LNs metastases, with pleural effusion. His abdominal wound pain had got much better. In stable condition, he was discharged on 2022/09/14 and will receive OPD follow up next week.
  • Prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H

[consultation]

• 2024-01-02 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for acne at face, and skin itchy around whole body evaluation
    • This 73-year-old male, a patient of S-colon cancer, pT4N2M1b, stage: IVB, with microperforation and attachment to bladder region and liver, lung mets with distant LNs mets.
    • Abdomen CT (2023/11/10) revealed Multiple liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease. And the tumor marker level is increased, so shift to Cetuximab plus FOLFOX.
    • He complaints acne at face noted since receive targeted therapy with Erbitux, and skin itchy around whole body. So we need your help for acne evaluation, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • The patient had sufferred from pusutlar lesions on the face and nape (the back of the neck). Besides, xerotic dermatitis was noted on the trunk.
      
    • Under the impression of acniform eruption and follculitis on the nape, xerotic dermatitis on the trunk.
    • The following sugeetion:
      • for face, Kolincin Gel 1 tube topical bid use over face and Zalaine cream 1 tube topical bid use over nape.
      • for trunk, agree with Mycomb and Sinphraderm use and consider add C.B Strong 2 tube topical PRN use for pruritus control.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-29 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. Yang MuJun)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-25 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-04 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-14 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-15 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-20 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-19 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-01-30 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-01-02 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-12-08 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 4hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-11-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3200mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4030mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4700mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + granisetron 2mg + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4600mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + granisetron 2mg + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 660mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4600mg 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI. He JingLiang)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + granisetron 2mg + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-26 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. He JingLiang
• 2023-04-14 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Wan XiongLin
• 2023-03-27 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Wan XiongLin
• 2023-03-10 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Wan XiongLin
• 2023-02-21 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2023-02-03 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2023-01-06 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2022-12-19 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2022-12-05 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2022-11-21 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2022-11-07 - Avastin + FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2022-10-20 - FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi
• 2022-10-03 - FOLFIRI. Zhang ShouYi

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2024-07-30

[managing high alt, ast, and bilirubin levels]

ALT, AST, and bilirubin levels remain elevated. BaoGan (silymarin) and Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) are being used, and no medication discrepancies have been identified.

• 2024-07-29 ALT 122 U/L

• 2024-07-10 ALT 126 U/L

• 2024-06-25 ALT 154 U/L

• 2024-07-29 AST 129 U/L

• 2024-07-10 AST 108 U/L

• 2024-06-25 AST 132 U/L

• 2024-07-29 Bilirubin direct 0.60 mg/dL

• 2024-06-25 Bilirubin direct 0.44 mg/dL

• 2024-06-04 Bilirubin direct 0.50 mg/dL

2024-06-04

[the current treatment regimen is not suspected to be the primary contributor to the patient’s established liver impairment]

The patient’s liver function tests have shown persistent abnormalities for several months, characterized by elevated levels of AST, ALT, and bilirubin. Notably, these abnormalities predate the initiation of the current Erbitux (cetuximab) plus FOLFOX regimen in Dec 2023. Therefore, a causal relationship between the treatment and the current liver impairment is not absolute likely.

2024-05-15

[liver impairment history might not be current regimen related]

The patient’s liver function has remained abnormal for the past months, as indicated by consistently elevated AST, ALT, and bilirubin levels. The current regimen of Erbitux (cetuximab) plus FOLFOX was initiated in Dec 2023, while the elevated liver function test results occurred well before the regimen started. Therefore, it cannot be directly concluded that the regimen is the primary cause of the recent liver impairment.

• 2024-05-14 AST 125 U/L

• 2024-04-15 AST 110 U/L

• 2024-04-03 AST 113 U/L

• 2024-03-20 AST 131 U/L

• 2024-03-06 AST 138 U/L

• 2024-02-19 AST 138 U/L

• 2024-02-07 AST 155 U/L

• 2024-01-30 AST 134 U/L

• 2024-01-10 AST 148 U/L

• 2024-01-02 AST 104 U/L

• 2024-05-14 ALT 126 U/L

• 2024-04-15 ALT 111 U/L

• 2024-04-03 ALT 146 U/L

• 2024-03-20 ALT 148 U/L

• 2024-03-06 ALT 173 U/L

• 2024-02-19 ALT 174 U/L

• 2024-02-07 ALT 222 U/L

• 2024-01-30 ALT 172 U/L

• 2024-01-28 ALT 192 U/L

• 2024-01-10 ALT 208 U/L

• 2024-01-02 ALT 155 U/L

• 2024-05-14 Bilirubin direct 0.45 mg/dL

• 2024-04-15 Bilirubin direct 0.53 mg/dL

• 2024-03-20 Bilirubin direct 0.54 mg/dL

• 2024-02-19 Bilirubin direct 0.39 mg/dL

• 2024-01-30 Bilirubin direct 0.64 mg/dL

• 2024-01-02 Bilirubin direct 0.69 mg/dL

[updated imaging and further tests advised due to rising tumor markers]

The most recent imaging study was performed on 2024-02-21. Tumor markers CEA and CA199 showed signs of rising from their lowest levels. It might be advisable to update the medical imaging and/or obtain new marker readings through a blood draw.

• 2024-04-12 CEA (NM) 24.598 ng/ml

• 2024-03-12 CEA (NM) 23.991 ng/ml

• 2024-02-16 CEA (NM) 85.185 ng/ml

• 2024-04-12 CA-199 (NM) 1971.020 U/ml

• 2024-03-12 CA-199 (NM) 1451.260 U/ml

• 2024-02-16 CA-199 (NM) 7879.800 U/ml

[considering Uliden for bilirubin management and potential Baraclude dosage adjustment]

Given that the increase in bilirubin is primarily due to direct bilirubin, and considering the persistently high total bilirubin, adding Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100 mg) at a dose of 1# QD might be an optional treatment to improve this condition.

Should HBV DNA PCR and HBeAb also be tested to determine if Baraclude (entecavir) should be increased from 0.5 mg to 1 mg?

• 2024-05-14 DBI/TBI 33.58 %
• 2024-04-15 DBI/TBI 41.41 %
• 2024-03-20 DBI/TBI 45.00 %
• 2024-02-19 DBI/TBI 41.49 %
• 2024-01-30 DBI/TBI 46.38 %
• 2024-01-02 DBI/TBI 54.33 %

2024-03-21

[Avastin to Erbitux + FOLFOX: markers change support CT’s partial response]

The patient’s treatment regimen transitioned from Avastin + FOLFOX (last used in Nov 2023) to Erbitux + FOLFOX in Dec 2023. A CT scan comparison on 2024-02-21, showed findings consistent with the partial response observed on the prior CT scan from 2023-11-10.

Furthermore, these imaging results correlate well with the ongoing decline in CEA and CA199 tumor markers over the past 3 months. No medication issues found.

• 2024-03-12 CEA (NM) 23.991 ng/ml

• 2024-02-16 CEA (NM) 85.185 ng/ml

• 2024-01-16 CEA (NM) 211.760 ng/ml

• 2023-12-26 CEA (NM) 433.020 ng/ml

• 2023-11-28 CEA (NM) 737.500 ng/ml

• 2024-03-12 CA-199 (NM) 1451.260 U/ml

• 2024-02-16 CA-199 (NM) 7879.800 U/ml

• 2024-01-16 CA-199 (NM) 12838.000 U/ml

• 2023-12-26 CA-199 (NM) 19957.500 U/ml

• 2023-11-28 CA-199 (NM) 17565.000 U/ml

2024-02-20

LFTs remained elevated, BaoGan is currently being used. Other labs were largely unremarkable.

• 2024-02-19 AST 138 U/L
• 2024-02-19 ALT 174 U/L
• 2024-02-19 Bilirubin direct 0.39 mg/dL

No medication discrepancy found.

2024-01-31

[high direct-to-total bilirubin ratio]

Lab data:

• 2024-01-30 DBI/TBI 46.38 %
  
• 2024-01-02 DBI/TBI 54.33 %
  
• 2023-12-08 DBI/TBI 50.86 %
  
• 2023-11-10 DBI/TBI 50.74 %
  
• 2023-11-09 DBI/TBI 48.39 %
  
• 2023-10-19 DBI/TBI 22.39 %
  
• 2023-09-27 DBI/TBI 22.22 %
  
• 2023-09-08 DBI/TBI 26.32 %
  
• 2023-08-17 DBI/TBI 20.37 %
  
• 2023-07-13 DBI/TBI 31.71 %
  
• 2023-06-09 DBI/TBI 17.65 %
  
• 2023-03-27 DBI/TBI 4.44 %

The ratio of direct bilirubin to total bilirubin showed an upward trend in the serial lab data. Normally, the ratio is less than 20%. A high ratio suggests a problem with the conjugation or excretion of bilirubin. Possible causes of a high ratio:

• Intrahepatic causes:
  • Liver diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis, or alcoholic liver disease can affect the conjugation of bilirubin.
  • Liver inflammation or damage can block the bile ducts within the liver, preventing bilirubin excretion.
• Extrahepatic causes:
  • Gallstones blocking the common bile duct or other biliary ducts.
  • Tumors of the liver, bile ducts, or pancreas.
  • Pancreatitis causing inflammation and blockage of the bile duct.

If primary biliary cholangitis is identified, the addition of Ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid) might be a treatment option.

2024-01-03

[cetuximab toxicity: dose adjustment strategies]

Following the CT scan on 2023-11-10, which revealed multiple liver metastases indicating progressive disease, the treatment plan was altered from Avastin + FOLFOX to Erbitux + FOLFOX. The patient was admitted to receive the second session of the Erbitux + FOLFOX regimen.

Due to elevated levels of DBI, TBI, AST, ALT, and alkaline phosphatase, a reduced dose of the regimen was administered. Tumor markers CEA and CA199 continue to be elevated, and a significant downward trend has not been observed.

Our dermatologist has been consulted regarding the management of dermatologic toxicity and infectious sequelae associated with cetuximab, such as acneiform rash and mucocutaneous disease. The recommended approach for managing these side effects is as follows:

• For the first occurrence of grade 3 or 4 toxicity: Delay cetuximab infusion by 1 to 2 weeks. If there is improvement, resume cetuximab at a dose of 250 mg/m2. If there is no improvement, discontinue cetuximab.
• For the second occurrence of grade 3 or 4 toxicity: Delay cetuximab infusion by 1 to 2 weeks. If there is improvement, continue cetuximab at 200 mg/m2. If there is no improvement, discontinue cetuximab.
• For the third occurrence of grade 3 or 4 toxicity: Delay cetuximab infusion by 1 to 2 weeks. If there is improvement, continue cetuximab at 150 mg/m2. If there is no improvement, discontinue cetuximab.
• For the fourth occurrence of grade 3 or 4 toxicity: Permanently discontinue cetuximab.

2023-09-28

The refill of Baraclude (entecavir) prescribed by our gastroenterologist is included in the list of active medications with no discrepancy found.

2023-08-18

A 28-day supply of Baraclude (entecavir) refilled on 2023-07-25 has been added as a current use item and no medication reconciliation issues found.

2023-07-28

[liver function follow-up]

Observation shows a spike in liver enzymes, which exceeded 200 U/L in early June. Despite a visible decrease, the levels have not yet returned to the normal range. The patient is currently prescribed BaoGan (silymarin). At this time, there does not appear to be a need to change the treatment plan. Please continue to monitor the changes closely.

2023-07-26 S-GPT/ALT 97 U/L 2023-07-13 S-GPT/ALT 155 U/L 2023-07-07 S-GPT/ALT 101 U/L 2023-06-25 S-GPT/ALT 140 U/L 2023-06-21 S-GPT/ALT 156 U/L 2023-06-14 S-GPT/ALT 179 U/L 2023-06-10 S-GPT/ALT 235 U/L 2023-06-09 S-GPT/ALT 217 U/L 2023-04-26 S-GPT/ALT 27 U/L 2023-04-14 S-GPT/ALT 25 U/L

701177943

240729

[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-01 ~ 2024-07-04 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapse follicular lymphoma, stage III
    • Small cell B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
    • Chronic peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation
  • CC
    • for bone marrow and chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 74-year-old man patient with small bowel pathology showed involved by follicular lymphoma stage II at least s/p chemotherapy with R-CHOP on 2019/06/11-09/26.
    • Chest CT (2022/12/5) showed progression intra-abdominal B-cell lymphoma in mesentery and para-aortic region compared with CT on 2022/06/24. mild centrilobular emphysema and substantial subpleural paraseptal emphysema in both upper lobes.
    • Finally, follow up abdominal CT (2024/03/30) showed Lymphadenopathy at abdominal cavity, in enlargement. CT-guide biopsy of peritoneum was performed on 2024/05/17, pathology showed consistent with follicular lymphoma, grade 2.
    • PET on 2024/06/03, report showed 1. Increased FDG uptake in bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, in the celiac and left intra-abdominal lymph nodes, in bilateral para-aortic lymph nodes, and in a right internal iliac lymph node, highly suspected follicular lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions. 2. Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG. 3. Follicular lymphoma (recurrent tumor or the other primary malignancy ?), c-stage III.
    • This time, he denied fever or night sweat in 1+ months. He was admitted for relapse follicular lymphoma stage III, so he was admitted for bone marrow and C1 chemotherapy on 2024/07/02.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received C1 R-COP on 7/2-7/3 and pending bone marrow condition. No tumor lysis syndrome after chemotherapy. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/07/04. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 4D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 4D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 9# BID 4D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-26 - rituximab 375mg/m2 585mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1055mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + epirubicin 70mg/m2 NS 100mg 10min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mb BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP, Endoxan & Epicin 10% off)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2024-07-02 - rituximab 375mg/m2 530mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1070mg NS 250mL 30min D2 ……………………………….. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mb BID PO D2-6 (R-COP, Endoxan 10% off)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2

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701428029

240729

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-05 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a small ground-glass opacity in RUL of the lung, 5 mm in size at lung window setting (Srs:301 Img:33). Follow up is indicated.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • S/P partial resection of S6-7 of the liver.
    • Prior CT identified two non-enhancing lesions in S7 and S8 of the liver are noted again, stationary. Liver metastases S/P treatment with complete response is highly suspected. Follow up is indicated.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • There is splenomegaly (the greatest anterior-posterior dimension: 14 cm).
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.4 cm).
  • Impression:
    • There is a small ground-glass opacity in RUL of the lung, 5 mm in size at lung window setting (Srs:301 Img:33). Follow up is indicated.
• 2024-03-13 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • S/P partial resection of S6-7 of the liver.
    • Prior CT identified two non-enhancing lesions in S7 and S8 of the liver are noted again, stationary. Liver metastases S/P treatment with complete response is highly suspected. Follow up is indicated.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • There is splenomegaly (the greatest anterior-posterior dimension: 13.9 cm).
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2.4 cm).
  • Impression:
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • S/P partial resection of S6-7 of the liver.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-11-14 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Post-op at right lobe liver and colon.
    • Hypodense lesion, 1.5cm in S8, stationary.
    • Heteregeneous hypodense lesion(1cm) in periphery of left lateral segment, mild regression.
    • Bilateral renal cysts, up to 1.7cm in right kidney.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op at right lobe liver and colon.
    • Hypodense lesion, 1.5cm in S8, r/o liver cyst, stationary.
    • Left lateral segment 1cm heteregeneous nodule, mild regression.
    • Renal cysts.
• 2023-08-28 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2023-07-27 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 6 of the liver and two small glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the segment 8 of the liver respectively. Liver metastases may show this picture.
    
  • Mild increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, in bilateral shoulders and in the soft tissues around bilateral hips. Inflammation is more likely.
• 2023-07-20 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colon operation.
    • Low attenuations (up to 3.9cm) in liver.
    • Renal cysts (up to 2.1cm).
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P colon operation.
    • Low attenuations (up to 3.9cm) in liver.
• 2023-05-12 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 2.5 x 1.8 cm in S8 of the liver that is c/w metastasis S/P alcohol injection with complete response.
    • There is a cystic lesion with gas component in S7 of the liver that may be biloma S/P surgical resection for metastasis.
      • In addition, there is a poor enhancing lesion 2.4 cm in S6 of the liver that also may be biloma S/P surgical resection for metastasis.
    • Prior MRI identified five metastases on both hepatic lobes S/P surgical resection are not noted again.
    • S/P partial resection of right and left lobe liver.
    • There is right side Pleura effusion.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
    • There is splenomegaly and the greatest anterior-posterior dimension measuring about 13.9 cm.
  • Impression:
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence in the liver.
    • Follow up is indicated.
• 2023-04-07 Patho - liver partial resection
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Liver, S2, segmentectomy —- moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, metastatic, compatible with colorectal origin —- Mild fatty change (20-30%)
    • Liver, S5, partial hepatectomy —- moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, metastatic, compatible with colorectal origin —- Mild fatty change (20-30%)
    • Liver, S4b, partial hepatectomy —- moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, metastatic, compatible with colorectal origin —- Mild fatty change (20-30%)
    • Liver, S7, medial, partial hepatectomy —- moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, metastatic, compatible with colorectal origin —- Mild fatty change (20-30%)
    • Liver, S7, lateral, partial hepatectomy —- moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, metastatic, compatible with colorectal origin —- Mild fatty change (20-30%)
    • Liver, S8, segmentectomy —- moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, metastatic, compatible with colorectal origin —- Mild fatty change (20-30%)
    • Soft tissue, round ligament, excision —- negative for malignancy
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections of specimens A, B, C, D, E, F show moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma with abundant extravasated mucin.
      • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(-), CK20(+), and CDX2(+). The results are typical for metastatic colorectal cancer. The tumors have not invasion through the capsule. The resection margins are free of tumor.
      • The adjacent liver is non-cirrhotic. The portal tracts reveal mild chronic inflammation cell infiltration and mild fibrous expansion. Mild fatty change (20-30%) is also noted.
        
    • Sections of specimen G show fibroadipose tissue without malignancy.
• 2023-04-07 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, sigmoid colon, sigmoidectomy —- Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, s/p palliative C/T
      
    • Large intestine, T-loop colostomy, excision —- Negative for malignancy
    • Resection margins: free
      
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/22)
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —- Not received
      
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: ypStage IVB, ypT3N0M1b
    • F2023-00150 - Omentum, excision — fibrotic nodules
  • Gross Description:
    • Operation procedure: sigmoidectomy and closure of loop-colostomy
    • Specimen site: sigmoid colon
      
    • Specimen size: Colon: 12.5 cm in length; loop-colostomy: 5.0 x 4.7 x 3.0 cm
    • Tumor size: 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm
    • Tumor location: 6.7 cm and 2.5 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively.
    • Depth of invasion grossly: mesocolic soft tissue
    • Mucosa elsewhere: congestion
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: colon, non-tumor; A2-5: tumor; A6-8: lymph node, mesocolic; B: distal resection margin; C: proximal resection margin; D1-2: T-loop colostomy.
      • F2023-00150: The specimen submitted in fresh consists of 2 pieces of omentum, measuring up to 6.5 x 4.3 x 0.5 cm. Multiple fibrotic nodules, measuring up to 0.8 x 0.5 x 0.3 cm, are seen. Representative section is taken in a cassette, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1-2.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma, s/p palliative C/T; The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
      
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue
      
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Uninvolved, Distance of tumor from margin: 2 mm
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding: Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: not applicable
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: 0/22
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissues
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
        
      • Distant Metastasis (pM): pM1b: Metastasis to two or more sites or organs is identified without peritoneal metastasis (S2023-6447)
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: Modified Ryan scheme: Tumor regression score: 2, Residual cancer with evident tumor regression, but more than single cells or rare small groups of cancer cells (partial response).
    • F2023-00150: Sections show fibroadipose tissue with fibrotic nodules and chronic inflammation. No malignancy is seen. The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD34(-), CD117(-), DOG-1(-), and SMA(-).
• 2023-02-22 PET
  • No previous study for comparison.
  • Glucose-hypermetabolism in the S-colon, highly suspected recurrent tumor.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in nodular lesions in both lobes of the liver, highly suspected colon cancer with distant metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • S-colon cancer s/p treatment with tumor recurrence and liver metastases, rcTxNxM1a, stage IVA (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-01-02 MRI - liver, spleen
  • S/P colostomy. Cystic lesions (up to 3.1cm) in liver without interval change.
  • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.1cm).
• 2022-12-20 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colostomy.
  • S-colon cancer s/p treatment with regression as compare with CT study on 2022-09-22.
  • Liver low density tumors, up to 3.1 cm in S8. Stationary.
  • Right renal cyst, up to 2.3cm.
• 2022-09-22 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • Findings
    • Mild regression of S-colon cancer with liver metastases. S/P colostomy.
    • Renal cysts (up to 2.1cm).
  • IMP: -Mild regression of S-colon cancer with liver metastases.
• 2022-06-29 CT - chest
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1b(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2022-06-29 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Sigmoid colon, 20 cm AAV, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of moderately differentiated columnar to cuboidal neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns with subtle desmoplastic stromal reaction.
• 2022-06-28 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the 20cm AAV
    • One tumor with luminal narrowing was noted at S-colon (20cm AAV), s/p biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Highly suspect colon cancer with luminal narrowing, S-colon (20cm AAV), s/p biopsy
  • Suggestion
    • F/U pathology report
  • Complication
    • No immediate complication

[consultation]

• 2023-03-14 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • for perpare operation evaluation
    • This 56-year-old man, a patient of S-colon adenocarcinoma with reginal and distant lymph nodes and hepatic metastasis, T4N2M1a, stage IV s/p T-colostomy S/P C/T.
    • He was admitted for chemotherapy. We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • O
      • 2022-12-20: CT:
        • S/P colostomy.
        • S-colon cancer s/p treatment with regression as compare with CT study on 2022-09-22.
        • Liver low density tumors, up to 3.1 cm in S8. Stationary.
      • 2023-01-02: MRI:
        • S/P colostomy. Cystic lesions (up to 3.1cm) in liver without interval change.
        • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.1cm).
      • 2023-02-22: PET scan:
        • There was increased FDG uptake in the S-colon (SUVmax early: 35.81, delay: 53.03), in a nodular lesion in the left lobe of the liver (SUVmax early: 5.44, delay: 8.58), and in a nodular lesion in the right lobe of the liver (SUVmax early: 4.90, delay: 5.85). In addition, increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys and ureters was also noted.
    • A
      • S-colon adenocarcinoma with obstruction and hepatic metastases, cT4N2M1a, stage IV s/p T-colostomy and chemotherapy+ Avastin with partial regression
    • P:
      • We had arranged his admission on 4/5, and the operation of sigmoidectomy + closure of colostomy as well as combined hepatic surgery (GS) will be performed on 2023/04/06
      • Surgical detail and risk had been informed
      • Please inform us if any problems
• 2022-07-07 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 55y/o man with PMH of DM under diet control. This time he was admitted due to S colon tumor with reginonal lymphadnopathy and several hepatic metastasis. Due to poor intake and prominent obstructive symptoms, after discussing with the patient, he underwent T-loop colostomy and port A insertion. Now that the patient is relatively stable with much improved of the previous symptoms, OP wound and colostomy site with no infection signs, we would like to consult you for further treatment.
  • A
    • Impression:
      • Sigmoid colon cancer with regional and distant LNs and hepatic metastases T4N2M1a s/p T-loop colostomy and port A insertion
      • COVID-19 infection
      • DM
    • Suggestion:
      • We will discuss with patient about further chemotherapy. We may take over this case
      • Pending AntiHbc, HbsAg, Anti-HCV, CEA data
      • Pening colon patholgy for MMR IHC stain (MLH1、MSH2、MSH6、PMS2) and All RAS mutation survey
      • Thanks for your consultation. If there is any problem, please feel free to let us known.

[surgical operation]

• 2022-06-30 T-loop colostomy

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 830mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5870mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-07-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX 20% off, due to ANC 1751 & WBC 3280)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-06-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 840mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-06-03 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 840mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5850mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-04-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 830mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-04-15 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 830mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5850mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 825mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5750mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-12-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 825mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5750mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-11-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 165mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 790mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-08-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 810mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-03-13 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 370mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 830mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-21 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 370mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 830mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5860mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-01-30 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 370mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 830mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5810mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + granisetron 3mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2022-12-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 820mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5740mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5650mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5650mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg
• 2022-10-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 360mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5600mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg
• 2022-10-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 370mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 820mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5700mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg
• 2022-09-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 350mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 780mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg
• 2022-09-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 350mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 780mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg
• 2022-08-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 340mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5320mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg
• 2022-08-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 340mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5320mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg
• 2022-08-03 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5275mg 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2022-07-20 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 330mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5200mg 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2022-07-05 - irinotecan 160mg/m2 290mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 740mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5200mg 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + aprepitant 125mg PO

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2024-07-29

[liver function remains abnormal]

Liver function tests continue to show elevated levels, indicating that the liver is still under stress, even with silymarin treatment. Regular monitoring is necessary.

• 2024-07-28 ALT 92 U/L
• 2024-07-14 ALT 94 U/L
• 2024-06-24 ALT 80 U/L
• 2024-06-03 ALT 85 U/L
• 2024-04-28 ALT 52 U/L

2024-06-25

[rising cea levels since august 2023, elevated liver enzymes in june 2024]

It appears that CEA levels reached their lowest point in Aug 2023 and have since been gradually rising. Additionally, liver enzymes ALT and AST have shown a noticeable increase compared to the previous month. BaoGan has been prescribed and will also be provided upon discharge. No medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-04-30 CEA (NM) 7.236 ng/ml

• 2024-03-15 CEA (NM) 6.671 ng/ml

• 2024-02-02 CEA (NM) 6.639 ng/ml

• 2023-08-29 CEA (NM) 4.708 ng/ml

• 2023-07-04 CEA (NM) 7.161 ng/ml

• 2022-12-29 CEA (NM) 31.350 ng/ml

• 2022-09-23 CEA (NM) 34.242 ng/ml

• 2022-07-05 CEA (NM) 360.500 ng/ml

• 2024-06-24 ALT 80 U/L

• 2024-06-03 ALT 85 U/L

• 2024-04-28 ALT 52 U/L

• 2024-04-15 ALT 53 U/L

• 2024-03-13 ALT 58 U/L

• 2024-01-29 ALT 59 U/L

• 2023-12-10 ALT 43 U/L

• 2023-11-13 ALT 34 U/L

• 2024-06-24 AST 51 U/L

• 2024-06-03 AST 49 U/L

• 2024-04-28 AST 30 U/L

• 2024-04-15 AST 36 U/L

• 2024-03-13 AST 36 U/L

• 2024-01-29 AST 37 U/L

• 2023-12-10 AST 35 U/L

• 2023-11-13 AST 31 U/L

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[exam findings]

• 2024-07-05 MRI - breast
  • With and without enhancement MRI of breast:
    • S/P bilateral breast augmentation.
    • R/O diffuse siliconomas in bilateral breasts.
    • Moderate regression of left breast malignancy with residual spiculated tumor (0.7cm).
      
    • Regression of left axillary lymph node.
    • R/O bone metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • S/P bilateral breast mammoplasty and diffuse siliconomas.
    • S/P neoadjuvant C/T with moderate regression of left breast malignancy and axillary lymph node.
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 6-proven malignancy
• 2024-06-06 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas
    • s/p bil. breast operation
    • Bil. breast calcifications
  • BI-RADS: 2. benign finding
• 2024-04-08 CT - chest
  • Indication: left breast cancer with LN and bone metastasis, suspect lung metastaaais
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/12/27
    • Lungs: miliary lesions bilateral lungs still visible, stable.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: interval stationary in size of left breast tumor and left axillary LAP. s/p breasts augmentation.
    • Visible abdominal contents: many hepatic cysts measuring up to 35mm. unremarkable of the GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys. no enlarged lymph node.
    • Visualized bones: diffuse blastic change in the spine and bones of thoracic cage.
  • Impression:
    • left breast cancer, axillary LNs, lung meta and diffuse bone metastases, stationary as compared with CT on 2023/12/27
• 2024-04-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Anechoic nodules, 3.94x2.55cm and 3.69x2.21cm in left lobe, 0.84x0.61cm and 0.56x0.36cm in right lobe, r/o liver cysts.
      
    • Presence of gallbladder polyp, 0.42cm.
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
  • Impression:
    • Liver cysts.
    • GB polyp.
• 2024-02-20 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • IMPRESSION: In comparison with the previous study on 2023/06/26, most of the previous bone lesions are a little less evident, suggesting multiple bone metastases with some resolution.
• 2024-01-08 PET
  • The lesions of increased FDG uptake in the left breast and in the left axillary lymph nodes are old and show much less evident, and no new lesion of increased FDG uptake is noted compared with the previous study on 2023-07-05.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, probably reactive nodes.
    
  • All of above-mentioned bone lesions of increased FDG uptake are old and come to much less evident or even disappear compared with the previous study on 2023-07-05.
    
  • Left breast cancer with suspected bone mets s/p treatment, partial metabolic response to current therapy by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-12-28 SONO - abdomen
  • Bil. liver cysts (up to 3.35cm).
• 2023-12-28 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Bil. fibroadenomas as described
    • S/P bil. mammoplasty
    • Bil. breast calcifications
  • BI-RADS: 3. probably benign finding, intitial short-interval follow-up suggested (suspicion for malignancy: <= 2%)
• 2023-12-27 CT - chest
  • Indication: left breast cancer
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/6/29
    • Lungs: miliary lesions bilateral lungs still visible.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: interval decreased size of left breast tumor and left axillary LAP. s/p breasts augmentation.
    • Visible abdominal contents: many hepatic cysts measuring up to 35mm.
    • Visualized bones: diffuse blastic change in spine and bones of thoracic cage.
  • Impression:
    • left breast cancer, axillary LNs, lung meta and diffuse bone metastases, in regression as compared with CT on 2023/6/29
• 2023-10-04 SONO - abdomen
  • Real-time sonographic evaluation of the abdomen was performed - Findings:
    • The liver shows normal in size and echogenicity.
      • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (the largest one in S2 shows septum formation and 3.73 x 2.42 cm in size).
        
      • Portal vein flow: patent.
      • Bile ducts: not dilated.
    • The gallbladder appears normal in wall thickness and size.
      • There is no evidence of stone, polyp or sludge.
        
    • The pancreatic head and body shows normal in size and texture.
      • The pancreatic tail is obscured by overlying bowel gas.
    • The spleen shows normal in size and echogenicity without focal lesion.
    • Right side Pleura effusion.
  • Impression:
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes (the largest one in S2 shows septum formation and 3.73 x 2.42 cm in size).
      
    • Right side Pleura effusion.
• 2023-07-10 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, left, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR(+, 10%, intermediate intensity), Her2/neu: negative(score= 1+), Ki-67(<10 %), E-cadherin (+). An addendum report of the result of Her2/neu DISH will be followed.
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
• 2023-07-08 MRI - breast
  • Clinical history: 61 y/o female patient with malignancy with bone mets.
  • With and without enhancement MRI of breast (axial T1, T1FS, sagittal T2, T2FS, axial and sagittal T1FS contrast, dynamic study):
    • S/P bilateral breast augmentation.
    • R/O diffuse siliconomas in bilateral breasts.
    • There are irregular tumors (6.7x3.1cm) with enhancemant in left breast, with skin involvement, r/o malignancy.
    • Left axillary lymph nodes, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Right pleural effusion.
    • R/O bone metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • S/P bilateral breast mammoplasty.
    • Left breast malignancy with skin invasion and axillary lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis.
    • Right pleural effusion.
      
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 6 - proven malignancy
• 2023-07-05 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left breast and left axillary lymph nodes, highly suspected left breast cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, in the right lower lung, and in the right cervical lymph nodes, the nature is to be determined, suggesting investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in skeleton including the skull, spines, sacrum, bilateral pelvic bones, sternum, both rib cages, clavicles, scapulae, humeri, and femurs, highly suspected multiple bone metastases.
  • Left breast cancer, cTxN2aM1, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-06-29 CT - chest
  • Indication: suspected left breast cancer with lung and ribs mets
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • s/p breast augmentation.
    • Minimal soft tissue mass enhancement at left breast is found. The possiblity of neoplasm should be suspected.
    • Very tiny nodular lesion are found at both lung fields.
    • Diffuse blastic change at whole bony structure is found. Breast cancer with bone meta is considered.
    • Patent airway is found.
    • Enarged lymph node at left hilar region and left axillary lymphadenopathy is found.
    • Mild right pleural effusion is found.
    • Hepatic cysts at both lobes of liver up to 3.67cm in largest dimension. Simple cysts are considered.
  • Imp:
    • s/p breast augmentation with left breast cancer, axillary lymphadenopathy, lung meta and diffuse bone meta.
• 2023-06-26 Tc-99m MDP bone scan SPECT
  • Highly suspected malignancy (lung, breast, or other site ?) with multiple bone metastases, suggesting chest CT and breast sono for further investigation.

[MedRec]

• 2023-12-06 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 75mg) 1# QDCC 21D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Zobonic (zoledronic acid 4mg) ST IVD
    • NS 100mL ST IVD
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
• 2023-10-11 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 75mg) 1# QDCC 21D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 7D
    • BioCal chewable tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 28D
• 2023-09-13 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 75mg) 1# QDCC 21D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 75mg) 1# QDCC 21D (freebie)
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS
    • Zobonic (zoledronic acid 4mg) ST IVD
    • NS 100mL ST IVD
• 2023-08-16 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Prescription
    • Zobonic (zoledronic acid 4mg) ST IVD
    • NS 100mL ST IVD
    • NS 500mL QD IVD 1D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-08-07 ~ 2023-08-12 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left breast invasive carcinoma with lymph nodes and bone metastasis, cT4bN1M1, stage IV. ECOG:2
    • Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
    • Anemia, unspecified
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, general weakness was noted after car accident since last month.
    • Thrombocytopenia, anemia and neutropenia fever. Hold Ibrance and Cefa was given. PRNC, PLT transfusion. GCSF x2 days.
    • After stable condition, she was discharge today. OPD will be arrange.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 75mg) 1# QDCC 5D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 7D
    • BioCal chewable tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 30D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD
    • cephalexin 500mg) 1# QID
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
• 2023-07-20 ~ 2023-07-21 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left breast invasive carcinoma with lymph nodes and bone metastasis, cT4bN1M1, stage IV. ECOG:0
  • CC
    • noted left shoulder pain over 5 months.
  • Present illness
    • This 61-year-old female patient denied any past history including hypertension, diabetes mellitus or heart disease. HBV was noted from 2023/07. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She noted left shoulder pain over 5 months. Suspected malignancy with bone mets by shoulder MRI at JingMei Hospital. She came to our hospital for help.
    • Bone scan was arranged revealed highly suspected malignancy (lung, breast, or other site ?) with multiple bone metastases. She refer to GS OPD for survey.
    • Breast sono showed diffuse subcutaneous tissue thickening of left breast r/o malignancy.
    • Core needle biopsy revealed invasive carcinoma, ER(100%), PR(10%), Her2/neu( 1+), Ki-67: <10%. CA-153：234.040 U/ml, CEA：36.463 ng/ml.
    • Lung CT was arranged very tiny nodular lesion are found at both lung fields.
    • PET showed multiple lymph nodes and bone metastasis.
    • She had no dizzines, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss.
    • PE: siliconomas in bilateral breasts. A hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at left breast around 11x13x7 cm without discharge. The nipple was retraction. The left breast skin has multiple scar wounds.
    • Palliative CDK4/6 inhibitor and Zometa was suggest.
    • Under the impression of left breast invasive carcinoma with multiple lymph nodes and bone metastasis, she was admitted for CDK4/6 inhibitor.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, consulted Radiation Oncology Dr Chang YouKang due to left shoulder pain. R/T to right humerus for 3000cGy/10 fx is suggested for pain control. CT simulation is arranged on 2023-07-24.
    • Consulted GI due to HBV carrier. CDK4/6 inhibitor was given. Under stable condition, she was discharged today. Arrange next admitted after 15 days.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 125mg) 1# QDCC 16D
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 7D
    • BioCal chewable tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 30D
• 2023-07-17 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • O
    • 2023/07/10 PATHO-breast biopsy
      • Breast, left, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
      • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR(+, 10%, intermediate intensity), Her2/neu: negative(score= 1+), Ki-67(<10 %), E-cadherin (+).
      • An addendum report of the result of Her2/neu DISH will be followed.
    • 2023/07/10 PATHO-lymphnode biopsy
      • Labeled as “right lateral neck lymph node”, core needle biopsy — benign lymph node.
      • IHC stain: E-cadherin (-).
    • 2023/07/08 MRI: Breast
      • S/P bilateral breast mammoplasty.
      • Left breast malignancy with skin invasion and axillary lymph nodes metastasis, bone metastasis.
      • Right pleural effusion.
        
    • 2023/07/05 PET scan
      • Increased FDG uptake in the left breast and left axillary lymph nodes, highly suspected left breast cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
        
      • Increased FDG uptake in the left pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, in the right lower lung, and in the right cervical lymph nodes
      • Increased FDG uptake in skeleton including the skull, spines, sacrum, bilateral pelvic bones, sternum, both rib cages, clavicles, scapulae, humeri, and femurs, highly suspected multiple bone metastases.
      • Left breast cancer, cTxN2aM1, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • 2023-06-26 BONE SCAN
      • Highly suspected malignancy (lung, breast, or other site ?) with multiple bone metastases, suggesting chest CT and breast sono for further investigation.
  • Prescription
    • Zobonic (zoledronic acid 4mg) ST IVD
    • NS 100mL ST IVD
    • BioCal chewable tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 7D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H

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2024-07-29

[ongoing treatment and monitoring for Ibrance and Femara regimen for managing neutropenia]

The patient has been taking Ibrance (palbociclib 75mg) and Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) daily for several months. While the latter is at the recommended dose, the standard dose for Ibrance is 125mg once daily for 21 days followed by 7 days off, repeated every 28 days. However, the actual palbociclib administration has been 75mg once daily for 14 or even 7 days, followed by 7 days off.

The patient has experienced neutropenia multiple times, with WBC counts not exceeding 3K/uL in recent months. Despite this, further dose reduction or interval increase for palbociclib is not recommended as it is already at the minimum recommended dose and administered less frequently.

Another reason for not adjusting the Ibrance dose or frequency is that tumor markers CA153 and CEA continue to decline, and imaging (MRI on 2024-07-05 and CT on 2024-04-08) showed that the disease remains controlled, indicating the current regimen is still effective.

If there is concern about the prolonged low WBC count leading to infection, the use of G-CSF might be considered.

• 2024-07-12 CA-153 66.283 U/ml

• 2024-04-12 CA-153 112.348 U/ml

• 2024-01-03 CA-153 107.046 U/ml

• 2023-10-09 CA-153 158.890 U/ml

• 2023-07-07 CA-153 234.040 U/ml

• 2024-07-12 CEA 4.785 ng/ml

• 2024-04-12 CEA 7.688 ng/ml

• 2024-01-03 CEA 10.442 ng/ml

• 2023-10-09 CEA 12.856 ng/ml

• 2023-07-07 CEA 36.463 ng/ml

• 2024-07-26 WBC 1.78 x10^3/uL **

• 2024-07-05 WBC 1.86 x10^3/uL **

• 2024-06-06 WBC 2.17 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-05-22 WBC 1.69 x10^3/uL **

• 2024-05-15 WBC 1.63 x10^3/uL **

• 2024-04-26 WBC 2.65 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-04-08 WBC 2.25 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-03-19 WBC 2.93 x10^3/uL *

• 2024-02-19 WBC 3.20 x10^3/uL

• 2024-01-22 WBC 2.91 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-12-27 WBC 1.86 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-12-06 WBC 3.08 x10^3/uL

• 2023-11-08 WBC 2.62 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-10-04 WBC 1.90 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-09-13 WBC 2.48 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-08-16 WBC 4.59 x10^3/uL

• 2023-08-12 WBC 3.08 x10^3/uL

• 2023-08-11 WBC 2.53 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-08-09 WBC 1.36 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-08-07 WBC 1.83 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-07-31 WBC 2.33 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-07-03 WBC 6.85 x10^3/uL

2023-12-28

[leukopenia]

The patient’s primary medications include the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor palbociclib and the aromatase inhibitor letrozole. Palbociclib was initially prescribed at a daily dose of 125mg starting from late July this year, which was then reduced to 75mg daily from early August. Letrozole has been consistently administered at a daily dose of 2.5mg. The bone mineral density loss associated with the use of AI letrozole and bone metastases are being managed with zoledronic acid and calcium supplements.

Neutropenia, including grades 3 and 4, is a common observation in patients taking palbociclib. The median duration of neutropenia of grade >=3 is approximately 7 days. Cases of febrile neutropenia and neutropenic sepsis have also been reported. Neutropenia caused by palbociclib is rapidly reversible upon stopping the medication.

• Mechanism: The neutropenia is dose-related and occurs due to the inhibition of CDK6, a crucial regulator of hematopoietic precursor proliferation. Inhibiting CDK6 leads to cytostatic effects on the cell cycle of neutrophils.
• Onset: The median onset for any grade of neutropenia is around 15 days, with the median onset for grade ≥3 neutropenia being about 28 days.

Our hospital currently stocks Ibrance (palbociclib) in 125mg, 100mg, and 75mg dosages. However, the patient is already on the lowest recommended dose of 75mg. Other CDK4/6 inhibitors like abemaciclib and ribociclib also have similar adverse effects of leukopenia.

According to the latest NCCN guidelines, for postmenopausal patients with ER (+), PR (+), Her2 (-) stage IV breast cancer, the recommended treatments include:

• Aromatase inhibitor + CDK4/6 inhibitor
• Fulvestrant + CDK4/6 inhibitor

Both options involve the use of a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Given that the CT scan on 2023-12-27 showed disease regression, indicating that the current regimen is still effective in controlling the disease.

While some research suggests that G-CSF isn’t always necessary for managing neutropenia in CDK4/6 inhibitor-based treatments, it’s important to consider the differences between this and chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. Ref: Management of adverse events during cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor-based treatment in breast cancer. Ther Adv Med Oncol. 2018 Sep 3;10:1758835918793326.

Key Points: - CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced neutropenia (usually with palbociclib and fulvestrant) is typically less severe: - Grade 3/4 neutropenia usually resolves within 7 days. - Missing pancytopenia and lower infection rates compared to chemotherapy. - G-CSF may not be necessary. - Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is more severe and frequent: - Grade 4 neutropenia in over 30% of patients within the first 4 cycles. - Up to 23% experience febrile neutropenia. - Mortality rate of around 5%. - CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced neutropenia shows a favorable profile: - Lower rates of both grade 4 neutropenia and febrile neutropenia compared to chemotherapy. - Neutropenia often decreases with each treatment cycle, suggesting no cumulative toxicity. - Aligns with the targeted mechanism of CDK4/6 inhibitors.

If the patient does not object, it may be possible to add testing for PIK3CA or AKT1/PTEN-activating mutations for reference in the future selection of drugs.

701510940

240729

[exam findings]

• 2024-03-21 CT - brain
  • No evidence of ICH, SAH or SDH.
  • No evidence of space occupying lesion in the brain parenchyma is found.
  • Right maxillary sinusitis, chronic.
• 2024-01-15 SONO - abdomen
  • Renal tumor, LK, nature unknown
  • Hepatic cyst, right lobe
• 2024-01-08 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — hypercellularity, compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with excessive blasts.
  • Specimen submitted in B5 fixative consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, rod shape bone marrow tissue measuring 1.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm. All for section in one cassette after decalcification.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 80 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 6:1. Three cell lineages are present with left shift of leukocytes. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117: <1 %; CD34: <1 %; MPO: 70-80 %, CD61: 10-15 %; CD71: 10-15 % (of the nucleated cells). The findings in conjunction with blast count of 17% in the peripheral blood is compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with excessive blasts.
• 2024-01-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96.3 - 22.8) / 96.3 = 76.32%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76.3-71.8
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with milf MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and borderline wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
    • Dilated LA
• 2024-01-03 CT - abdomen
  • Wedge shaped perfusion defect at left kidney is found. APN is considered.
  • Engorged pulmonary trunk is found.

[MedRec]

• 2024-01-04 ~ 2024-01-24 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2
    • Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission, IHC stains: CD117: <1 %; CD34: <1 %; MPO: 70-80 %, CD61: 10-15 %; CD71: 10-15 % (of the nucleated cells), s/p low-dose Ara-C
    • Left Acute Pyelonephritis, Urine culture: After 48 hours 1000 CFU/mL
    • Bronchopneumonia at right lower lung, sputum culturte: Mixed normal flora Growth 3+
    • hypertension
    • type II diabetes mellitus
    • hyperlipidemia
    • hyperuricemia
    • Hypocalcemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc: reactive on 2024/1/5
    • hypokalemia
    • hypomagnesemia
    • mucositis, grade II
  • CC
    • for suspect acute myeloid leukemia, Blast 17.5%.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 73 year-old female who has the history of hypertension with Sevikar control for 10+ years, hyperlipidemia with ZoloTIN for 10+ years, and Type II diabetes mellitus with Metformin control for 10+ years, and regular follow-up at the Clinic.
    • According the family describe, the patient suffered from cough with sputum, mild headache noted for 3 days, then fever up to 38C at morning on 2023/1/3. Due to the severe symptoms, so she was brought to our ER for help. the patient’s body weight loss unknown, and denide fatigue, weakness, appetite change, TOCC history.
    • At ER, the lab of CBC/DC shower leucocytosis (WBC: 27000/uL), anemia (Hb: 6.7g/dL), thrombocytopenia (Plt: 40000/uL), and Blast: 17.5%.
    • The chest x-ray revealed bilateral increased infiltrations, abdomen CT was done on 2023/01/03, the report showed Left renal APN. So gave empiric antibiotic with Soonmelt, hydration, Acetal for fever control, the blood transfusion with LRP 2U, LPRBC 4U first.
    • Under the impression of 1). suspect acute myeloid leukemia, Blast 17.5%, 2). Left Acute Pyelonephritis, 3). Bronchopneumonia at right lower lung, so she is admitted for future evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, she received hydration, empiric antibiotic with Cefim for infection control, and on critical.
    • Hydrea 1tab BID was given on 2024/01/04~01/08 for leucocytosis, Zcough plus Actein for cough with sputum treatment, and nasal cannula support.
    • After treatment, the symptom of leucocytosis, fever, and cough with sputum improved.
    • The lab showed hyperuricemia (Uric acid: 7.1mg/dL), so gave Rolikan for alkalize urine, Feburic by self-paid for hyperuricemia, Famotidine for stool OB:1+.
    • The bone marrow will done on 2024/01/08, the report revealed hypercellularity, compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome with excessive blasts. IHC stains:  CD117: <1 %; CD34: <1 %; MPO: 70-80 %, CD61: 10-15 %; CD71: 10-15 % (of the nucleated cells).
    • The sputum culture growth mixed normal flora 3+, urine culture: After 48 hours 1000 CFU/mL, blood cuture no growth for 5 days aerobically, anaerobically.
    • She suffered from severe cough noted on 2024/01/07, followed-up chest x-ray revealed infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted, blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion, so gave Albumin plus Lasix for pleural effusion.
    • After treatment, the symptom of leucocytosis, hyperuricemia, and cough improved.
    • The lab results showed electrolyte imbalance, gave MgO, Const-K to correct electrolyte imbalance. However, the symptom of electrolyte imbalance was corrected.
    • The condition became smooth, so she received #1 chemotherapy with low-dose Ara-C 30mg Q12H, D1-D7 on 2024/01/15-01/21, Vemlidy 1tab QD for Anti-HBc: reactive, blood transfusion for anemia, thrombocytopenia.
    • After chemotherapy, she denide having a fever, vomiting, chest tightness, or any complaints.
    • Under the room air, the respiratory pattern is smooth.
    • She suffered from mucositis grade II, and an ulcer, painful at the tongue, so gave Nystatin for mucositis, Nincort Oral Gel, Scrat 2pk plus Lido Jelly 1 tube (self-paid) were mixed for oral ulcer, and pain control.
    • After treatment, the symptom of mucositis, oral ulcer improved.
    • Under the condition become smooth, so she can be discharged on 2024/01/24, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 0.5# HS
    • Mycostatin Oral Suspension 0.1MU/mL 3mL QID - Rinse mouth for three minutes and then swallow
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BID
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# PRNTID - Use when coughing

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-18 - cytarabine 30mg/m2 20mg NS 100mL Q12H 30min D1-7 (low dose Ara-C)

• 2024-06-11 - cytarabine 30mg/m2 20mg NS 100mL Q12H 30min D1-7 (low dose Ara-C)

• 2024-05-28 - azacitidine 100mg SC D1-3 (Vidaza)

  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1-3

• 2024-03-29 - cytarabine 30mg/m2 20mg NS 100mL Q12H 30min D1-7 (low dose Ara-C)

• 2024-03-19 - azacitidine 100mg SC D1-3 (Vidaza)

  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1-3

• 2024-03-05 - azacitidine 100mg SC D1-3 (Vidaza)

  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1-3

• 2024-02-20 - azacitidine 100mg SC D1-3 (Vidaza)

  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1-3

• 2024-02-06 - azacitidine 100mg SC D1-3 (Vidaza)

  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1-3

• 2024-01-15 - cytarabine 30mg/m2 30mg NS 100mL Q12H 30min D1-7 (low dose Ara-C)

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2024-07-26

[alternate day dosing of Targocid for renal adjustment]

This patient has been prescribed Targocid (teicoplanin 800mg) QD, and her eGFR was 43.06 ml/min/1.73m² on 2024-07-26.

According to the Sanford Guide, the renal adjustment for this medication should be 6-12 mg/kg every other day. For this patient, with a body weight of 70 kg, it is recommended to adjust the dosage interval to alternate days.

2024-07-22

[managing unstable AML with cytarabine and venetoclax]

Lab data:

• 2024-07-22 Blast 71.0 %
• 2024-07-19 Blast 74.4 %
• 2024-07-18 Blast 80.3 %
• 2024-07-17 Blast 77.1 %
• 2024-07-15 Blast 61.7 %
• 2024-07-09 Blast 17.6 %
• 2024-07-01 Blast 4.6 %
• 2024-06-28 Blast 2.5 %
• 2024-06-26 Blast 12.4 %
• 2024-06-24 Blast 4.0 %
• 2024-06-20 Blast 18.4 %
• 2024-06-19 Blast 21.7 %
• 2024-06-17 Blast 25.8 %
• 2024-06-13 Blast 64.6 %
• 2024-06-09 Blast 62.5 %
• 2024-06-04 Blast 63.6 %
• 2024-05-28 Blast 46.2 %
• 2024-04-17 Blast 1.0 %
• 2024-04-04 Blast 5.1 %
• 2024-04-01 Blast 4.5 %

The patient’s AML control is unstable. The blast percentage reduction with Vidaza (azacitidine) is less effective than with cytarabine, but the effect of cytarabine (maintaining blasts < 20%) lasts only about two weeks. According to our hospital’s chemotherapy protocol (version 2023-02-20), the administration method from the reference “Cancer. 2007 Mar 15;109(6):1114-24” for low dose Ara-C is 20 mg twice daily for 10 days, whereas the patient received it for only 7 days.

Given the patient’s ECOG PS is 2, low dose cytarabine combination therapy might be considered. The oral BCL2 inhibitor venetoclax is covered by NHI, with the reimbursement rule requiring it to be used with low-dose cytarabine for newly diagnosed AML patients who cannot undergo high-intensity chemotherapy:

• The patient must meet one of the following conditions:
  • Over 75 years old.
  • 18-75 years old with ECOG performance status of 2 or 3, and one of the following:
    • History of heart failure with left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) < 50%.
    • History of chronic lung disease with DLCO < 65%.
    • Abnormal liver function: Bilirubin level between 1.5-3.0 times the normal value.
• The patient must not have previously received azacitidine for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
• Prior approval is required, and reapplication every two cycles is necessary with effectiveness evaluation. Treatment should be stopped if the condition worsens.
• Up to 6 pills per day, with a maximum of 4 cycles covered.

2024-06-12

[pre-existing anemia and thrombocytopenia complicate chemotherapy assessment]

The patient was diagnosed with AML at the beginning of this year. Throughout the HIS5 lab data, her HGB and PLT levels have never reached the lower limit of the normal range, even with 18 blood transfusions. The persistent anemia and thrombocytopenia developed even before the initialization of chemotherapy (2024-01-15).

Both azacitidine and cytarabine are known to be associated with anemia and thrombocytopenia, so the contribution of chemotherapy cannot be ruled out. However, given the patient’s pre-existing anemia and thrombocytopenia, it is difficult to determine the extent to which chemotherapy has contributed.

• 2024-04-20 HGB 7.8 g/dL

• 2024-04-17 HGB 7.3 g/dL

• 2024-04-11 HGB 7.6 g/dL

• 2024-04-04 HGB 6.8 g/dL

• 2024-04-01 HGB 6.5 g/dL

• 2024-03-28 HGB 7.8 g/dL

• 2024-03-26 HGB 7.5 g/dL

• 2024-03-21 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-03-19 HGB 8.3 g/dL

• 2024-03-12 HGB 7.8 g/dL

• 2024-03-05 HGB 7.1 g/dL

• 2024-02-20 HGB 7.2 g/dL

• 2024-02-06 HGB 7.5 g/dL

• 2024-01-31 HGB 8.6 g/dL

• 2024-01-24 HGB 8.5 g/dL

• 2024-01-22 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-01-18 HGB 8.2 g/dL

• 2024-01-15 HGB 7.8 g/dL

• 2024-01-11 HGB 7.9 g/dL

• 2024-01-08 HGB 6.8 g/dL

• 2024-01-05 HGB 8.2 g/dL

• 2024-01-04 HGB 6.7 g/dL

• 2024-01-03 HGB 6.9 g/dL

• 2024-06-09 PLT 29 *10^3/uL

• 2024-06-04 PLT 24 *10^3/uL

• 2024-05-28 PLT 16 *10^3/uL

• 2024-05-14 PLT 24 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-30 PLT 30 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-22 PLT 94 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-20 PLT 30 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-17 PLT 35 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-11 PLT 3 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-04 PLT 55 *10^3/uL

• 2024-04-01 PLT 36 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-28 PLT 103 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-26 PLT 25 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-21 PLT 94 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-19 PLT 33 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-12 PLT 23 *10^3/uL

• 2024-03-05 PLT 39 *10^3/uL

• 2024-02-20 PLT 44 *10^3/uL

• 2024-02-06 PLT 63 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-31 PLT 8 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-24 PLT 65 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-22 PLT 17 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-18 PLT 83 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-15 PLT 22 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-11 PLT 33 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-08 PLT 11 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-05 PLT 64 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-04 PLT 134 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-03 PLT 40 *10^3/uL

2024-04-08

A low dose of Ara-C was administered (again) on 2024-03-29, resulting in a reduction of peripheral blast percentage to around 5%. Concurrently, grade 3 anemia has developed, suggesting the need for LPRBC transfusion.

• 2024-04-04 Blast 5.1 %

• 2024-04-01 Blast 4.5 %

• 2024-03-28 Blast 19.2 %

• 2024-04-04 HGB 6.8 g/dL

• 2024-04-01 HGB 6.5 g/dL

2024-02-28

[persistent blast percentage despite chemotherapy, considering LPRBC transfusion]

The patient underwent a 7-day low-dose Ara-C treatment starting on 2024-01-15, followed by four biweekly 3-day sessions of 100mg azacitidine, concluding on 2024-03-21.

Despite these treatments, the blast percentage in the peripheral blood rose from a nadir of 1.1% on 2024-01-22 to approximately 20%, indicating that remission was not achieved. With hemoglobin levels below 8 g/dL, a leukapheresis red blood cell (LPRBC) transfusion may be necessary if symptoms persist.

• 2024-03-28 Blast 19.2 %

• 2024-03-26 Blast 21.6 %

• 2024-03-21 Blast 22.2 %

• 2024-03-19 Blast 21.0 %

• 2024-03-12 Blast 13.5 %

• 2024-03-05 Blast 12.8 %

• 2024-01-22 Blast 1.1 %

• 2024-01-18 Blast 3.2 %

• 2024-01-15 Blast 7.7 %

• 2024-01-11 Blast 7.2 %

• 2024-01-08 Blast 6.1 %

• 2024-03-28 HGB 7.8 g/dL

• 2024-03-26 HGB 7.5 g/dL

• 2024-03-21 HGB 7.9 g/dL

2024-01-10

After 5 days of hydroxyurea treatment (500mg BID from 2024-01-04 to 2024-01-08), the blast percentage in peripheral blood significantly reduced from nearly 20% to below 10%.

• 2024-01-08 Blast 6.1 %
• 2024-01-05 Blast 2.5 %
• 2024-01-04 Blast 17.5 %
• 2024-01-03 Blast 19.1 %

Hydroxyurea can be used off-label for cytoreduction in AML, effectively normalized the WBC count to 4.1K/uL by 2024-01-08. Consequently, further administration of hydroxyurea is currently unnecessary.

700549625

240726

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2024-07-26

[Proper Storage and Usage of Flumarin (Flomoxef Sodium)]

According to the Flumarin (flomoxef sodium) package insert, the medication should be used as soon as possible after preparation. If it must be prepared in advance, it should be used within 6 hours when stored at room temperature or within 24 hours when refrigerated.

701314187

240726

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-23 KUB
  • KUB shows: Bilateral clear psoas shadows. Unremarkable bowel gas pattern. Intrauterine device in the pelvic cavity.
• 2024-07-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Gastric cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gastric body (stable) with adjacent LAP. Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity.
    • Multiple bony metastases.
    • Cystic lesions (up to 4.6cm) in bil. adnexa.
    • An IUD in the pelvic cavity.
  • IMP:
    • Wall thickening of gastric body (stable) with adjacent LAP. Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity r/o tumor seeding.
    • Multiple bony metastases.
    • Cystic lesions (up to 4.6cm) in bil. adnexa.
• 2024-06-17 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP:
    • IUD in situ
    • Uterine myoma
    • R/O RT Ovarian cyst (47x40mm)
    • R/O RT Ovarian mass (113x62mm), Malignancy cannot be ruled out
• 2024-06-14 Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • Colon polyp, Paris classification 0-Is, sigmoid colon, about 33cm AAV.
    • Proctitis, rectum.
    • Internal hemorrhoid
    • Biopsy was not performed, due to thrombocytopenia.
  • Suggestion:
    • Biopsy removal would be suggested, after condition relative stable
  • Complication:
    • No immediate complication
• 2024-06-12 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed increased activity in the sternum, multiple T- and L-spine, bilateral multiple ribs, bilateral multiple pelvic bones, femurs, shoulders, and knees.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Highly suspected malignancy with multiple bone metastases.
    • Suspected benign lesions at bilateral shoulders and knees.
• 2024-06-11 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, lower body, GC, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score=0).
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands.
• 2024-06-11 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • R/o gastric cancer, lower body, s/p biopsy
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Duodenitis, bulb
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue pathology report
• 2024-06-06 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Bilateral renal stones
• 2024-06-05 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma and see description
  • The sections show a picture of metastatic adenocarcinoma, composed of low columnar to cuboidal pleomorphic neoplastic cells, arragned in solid, cribriform and glandular patterns with desmoplastic stromal reaction. The hematopoietic component is marked decreased.
  • IHC, the tumor cells show: CK7(+), CK20(rare +), CDX2(+), TTF1(-), and PAX8(-). Suggest check upper GI tract or pancreatobiliary tract.
• 2024-06-04 CTA - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: dependent subsegmental atelectasis at RLL. normal appearance of RUL, RML, and left lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Vessels: the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: small Rt-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: mild enlarged thyroid gland with cystic nodule 24mm.
    • abdomena and pelvic: a left adrenal low attenuated mass (34mm).
    • contents: a well circumscribed, ovoid soft-tissue mas (51x59mm)
      • with inferior ascites at Rt lower quadrant of abdoemn. enlarged uterus with intrauterine device inserted.
    • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, pancreas, and both kidneys. no focal wall thickening of GI tract.
    • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • thyroid goiter. small Rt transudative effusion.
    • RLQ tumor, may be exophytic uterine myoma. Lt adrenal tumor.
• 2024-06-04 L-spine AP + Lat. (including sacrum)
  • Suspect mild L2 compression fracture. Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
• 2024-06-04 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP:
    • IUD in situ
    • Uterine myoma
    • R/O Adenomyosis
    • R/O LT Ovarian cyst

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-14 ~ 2024-07-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Present illness
    • She had undewent 2nd chemotherapy on 07/01 and nausea with vomiting and abdominal distension was noted and improved 2 days later. This time she was admission for 3rd chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, hydration and lab data exam was arranged, WBC:2110, HB:9.6,PLT:64000 was noticed.
    • We correct her HB and PLT and FOLFOX C3 was started on 7/16.
    • Transfusion 2U with LPRBC was supplied to keep her HB > 10 for radiotherapy.
    • FOLFOX C3 finsihed on 7/18 afternoon. Since her stable condtion, she discharged with OPD f/u. The next admission will be arranged on 8/06.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# QD
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
• 2024-06-29 ~ 2024-07-04 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of stomach with pelvic bone and other bone and marrow metastases, stage IV
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Anemia, unspecified
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we recheck her lab data and HB:8.6g/dL, PLT62000/uL was noticed. Transfusion with LPRBC 2U was prescribed.
    • Then FOLFOX C2D1 from 2024/07/01-03.
    • Mild dizziness and nausea sensation was complained, vena and dexamethasone was supplied.
    • We recheck her lab data on 7/4 and transfusion with LRP 2U.
    • She discharged on 7/4 with OPD follow up. She will be re-admitted on 2024/7/14 for next round C/T.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# QD
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# TID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
• 2024-06-04 ~ 2024-06-22 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma with Rt overy (Krunkeberg tumor),bone and bone marrow metastases
    • Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • Anemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Diffuse ecchymosis noted for one week
  • Present illness
    • A 52 years-old female who has
      • Hypertension with Norvasc, Nebilet control for 5 years,
      • Hyperlipidemia with Pitarty control for 3 months,
      • Hyperthyroidism with Carbizo control for 10years.
    • This time she was admitted due to diffuse ecchymosis noted for one week.
    • According to the patient statement, she suffered from back pain for two weeks and stated difficult bending. Thus she went to LMD and had taken pain killer of Tonful (Carisoprodol + Paracetamol) and Celebrex. However, she started to had diffuse ecchymosis after pain killers. She also stated that her mense was irregular and large amount. She denied fever, URI symptoms, chest pain, chest tightness, abdominal pain, dysuria, tarry stool or hematuria. Due to above symptoms, she came to other hospital (YiLan YangMing Univ.) for help first, the lab showed abnormal coagulation function (PT/aPTT 21.3/51.1, INR 1.69), thrombocytopenia, then she was transerred to our hospital for personal reason (Her son is a nurse practioner in the internal medicine department of our hospital).
    • At ER, the vital signs: BT:36.7’C; HR:79 bpm; RR:17 bpm; BP: 144/78 mmHg, SpO2: 96%, Con’s: E4V5M6, the lab of CBC/DC revealed thrombocytopenia (Plt: 9000/uL), gave blood transfusion with LRP 2U, and re-checked the platelets level up to 34000/uL. Abnormal coagulation function (PT/aPTT 15.6/33.5, INR 1.55), and poor liver function (GOT 107U/L), D-dimer > 10000 ng/mL.
    • The chest x-ray showed Ground glass opacity in RLL. L-spine x-ray showed suspect mild L2 compression fracture. Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation. Ultrasound showed no obvious liver leision, no splenomegaly, and had uterine myoma around 4.5 cm in diameter. Gynecologic ultrasonography showed 1.IUD in situ, 2.Uterine myoma, 3.R/O Adenomyosis, 4.R/O LT Ovarian cyst. CTA was done on 2024/06/04, the report showed thyroid goiter, small Rt transudative effusion, RLQ tumor,may be exophytic uterine myoma, and Left adrenal tumor. Indirect Coomb Test/ Direct Coomb Test showed negative. Under the impression of suspect ITP, so she is admitted for future management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arranged bone marrow biopsy and report showed metastatic adenocarcinoma.
    • Due to elevated ALP 179, we arranged abdomen ultrasound showed fatty liver, mild and bilateral renal stones. And we added silymarin 1# TID since 6/4.
    • Port A insertion was done on 06/07. For thrombocytopenia, LRP had been given as lab data report.
    • Tumor marker showed elevated CEA 59, CA199 465, CA125 88. We had arrange upper GI endoscopy on 6/11, and report showed r/o gastric cancer, lower body.
    • Pathology showed adenocarcinoma. Bone scan showed highly suspected malignancy with multiple bone metastases.
    • We cancelled pitavastatin use due to abnormal liver enzyme.
    • FOLFOX was given on 6/15.
    • Due to heavy mentrual flow on 06/17, we consulted Gynecologist and they stated that there was a Right ovarian tumor, highly suspected Krukenberg tumor, but other ovarian malignancy still cannot be ruled out. And transamin was given as they suggested.
    • Under relative stable condition, she will discharge on 06/22 with OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ7H if headache
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# TID
    • Nincord Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) BID TOPI
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# Q6H
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Nebilet (nebivolol 5mg) 1# QD
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-16 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 144mg D5W 250mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 678mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4748mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 147mg D5W 250mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2866mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-07-26

[delaying folfox treatment due to low ANC levels]

Recent lab results from 2024-07-24 show a WBC count of 1.35K, a neutrophil percentage of 46.2%, thus an estimated ANC of 624/uL. The planned FOLFOX treatment is recommended to be delayed until the ANC rises above 1500/uL. In urgent cases, the ANC should be above 1000/uL before administration.

• 2024-07-24 WBC 1.35 x10^3/uL
• 2024-07-24 Neutrophil 46.2 %

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[exam findings]

• 2024-07-23 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 57 y/o male patient with dyspnea for 4 days
  • Past history: DM, HBV W/O Rx
  • A-/B-/C+: smoking over 30 years, now quit.
  • Productive cough (yellow and blood streak), dyspnea, no cold sweating, Fatigue
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • Diffuse right lung tumor with loculated right pleural effusion.
    • Multiple liver tumors, up to 10cm in right lobe liver, could be due to malignancy, primary or metastasis. suggest further study.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in hepatic hilar region, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Presence of pericardial effusion.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple liver tumors and massive right pleural effusion, diffuse right lung tumor. Suggest tissue study.
    • R/O lymph nodes metastasis in hepatic hilar region.
    • Pleural effusion and ascites, pericardial effusion.
• 2024-07-23 CXR
  • Chest image in sitting position shows:
  • Opacification of Rt hemithorax with ipsilateral tracheal deviation, may be due to pleural effusion and atelectatic lung
  • Bullous emphysema in LUL

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[lab data]

2024-07-17 Anti HTLV I/II Nonreactive
2024-07-17 Anti HTLV I/II Value 0.05 S/CO
2024-07-17 Anti-HBc Reactive
2024-07-17 Anti-HBc Value 5.13 S/CO
2024-07-17 Anti-HBs 38.56 mIU/mL
2024-07-17 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-07-17 HBsAg Value 0.28 S/CO
2024-07-17 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-07-17 Anti-HCV Value 0.07 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-04 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Labeled as “right posterior thigh”, biopsy — peripheral T cell lymphoma, in favor of mycosis fungoides.
  • Section shows one piece of skin with dermal and perivascular infiltration of atypical lymphoid cells demonstrating cerebriform nuclei, and many mitoses. Epidermotropism is present.
  • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20 show a predominant T cell sub-population. CD4 and CD8 show a predominant CD4 subpopulation. CD25 (+), CD30 (70%), CD56 (rare), Granzyme B (-).
• 2024-03-28 CT - abdomen
  • Hyperplasia of bil. adrenal glands.
  • Grade 4 fatty liver.
  • Right renal cyst (1.7cm).
  • Gallbladder and CBD stones (2-3mm).
• 2024-03-26 SONO - nephrology
  • Parenchymal change of bilateral kidneys
  • Single renal cyst, right kidney
• 2023-11-28 SONO - neurology
  • Mild to moderate atherosclerosis in following arteries:
    • Lt External carotid artery (ECA)
  • Elevated pulsatility index (PI) in following arteries, indicating distal stenosis:
    • Bilateral Vertebral artery & Basilar artery
  • Inadequate total blood flow volume of bilateral Vertebral artery (84.5 ml/min), indicating Vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI).
  • Incomplete study due to poor temporal windows for transcranial insonation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-21 SOAP Neurology Zou ChuYin
  • Diagnosis
    • Unspecified late effect of cerebrovascular disease [I69.80]
    • Essential hypertention, unspecified [I10]
    • Other insomnia [G47.00]
    • Dyslipidemia ; other and unspecified hyperlipidemia [E78.5]
    • Peptic ulcer, site unspecified Unspecified as acute or chronic, without haemorrhage or perforation [K27.9]
  • Prescription x3
    • Toricam (piroxicam 10mg/gm) PRNBID TOPI
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# BID
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 0.5# PRNHS
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 0.5# BID
    • Linicor (niacin 500mg, lovastatin 20mg) 1# QOD
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 1# QOD
    • Const-K (potassium chloride 750mg 10mEq) 1# QD

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(not posted yet)

Testing for human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) can sometimes be helpful for people who appear to have peripheral T-cell lymphoma. In rare cases, HTLV can cause adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma. This type of T-cell lymphoma can look very similar to peripheral T-cell lymphoma, but is treated differently. The anti HTLV I/II showed nonreactive and the value was 0.05 S/CO on 2024-07-17.

People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) tend to have a weakened immune system. So if the patient has peripheral T-cell lymphoma, it might be beneficial to know whether she also has HIV

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[MedRec]

• 2024-07-19 ~ 2024-07-21 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and metastases of liver and para-aortic lymph nodes, cT4aN2bM1b, stage IVb, post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023-12-14, pT3N1bM1b, stage IVb for tenth Avastin and eleventh FOLFIRI palliative chemotherapy
    • Grade 3 diarrhea
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Hepatitis B carrier
  • CC
    • Admission for palliative chemotherapy for sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and metastases of liver and para-aortic lymph nodes, cT4aN2bM1b, post laparoscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023-12-14, pT3N1bM1b, stage IVb.
    • epigastric cramping pain, watery diarrhea more than 10 times a day for 2 weeks, general weakness, poor appetite for a weeks.
  • Present illness
    • This 61-year-old male patient was a case of sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma with impending obstruction and metastases of liver and para-aortic lymph nodes, cT4aN2bM1b, stage IVb, was diagnosed on 2023/11.
    • He underwent laproscopic sigmoidectomy on 2023/12/14. Pathologic stage: pT3N1bM1b, stage IVb (liver and para-aortic lymph nodes metastases). Postoperative course was rather smooth.
    • Palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI was started on 2024/01/24 and Avastin was added on 2024/02/15. The patient was quite well without nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or general malaise.
    • However, he got epigastric cramping pain, watery diarrhea more than 10 times a day for 2 weeks, general weakness, poor appetite for a weeks. He ever visited ER and GI OPD for further management, anti-diarrhea medications were given.
    • After medical treatment, his diarrhea improved gradually. Now he admitted to our ward for palliative chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received FOLFIRI and Avastin palliative chemotherapy. All the dose were reduced by 20% due to grade 3 diarrhea.
    • Hospital course was smooth. Nausea or vomiting did not occurr. Fever or infection signs wasn`t noted. In stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/07/21.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 280mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg NS 1000mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 391mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 346mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 770mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5395mg NS 1000mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 388mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 346mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 770mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5395mg NS 1000mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 385mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 345mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 765mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5359mg NS 1000mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-10 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 385mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 345mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 765mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5359mg NS 1000mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-26 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-04-11 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-03-21 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-03-01 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-02-15 - (FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-24 - (FOLFIRI)

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2024-07-23

[monitoring diarrhea occurrence after chemotherapy dosage adjustment]

Palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI was started on 2024-01-24, and Avastin was added on 2024-02-15. This regimen has been in use for approximately six months. Although both irinotecan and fluorouracil can cause diarrhea, the patient has tolerated them well in the past. This raises the question of whether the patient’s condition or physiology has changed, warranting further investigation.

The most recent administration of Avastin + FOLFIRI was on 2024-07-19, with the dosage adjusted to 80% of the previous amount. This is a reasonable measure, and further observation is needed to determine if diarrhea still occurs.

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[diagnosis]

• recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis status post transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) on 2020-07-02, RFA on 2020-12-11, rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-28 Patho - skin non-cyst/tag/debridement/plastic
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Skin, right forearm, wide excision — Keratoacanthoma
    • Lymph node, ___ (site), dissection — Not received
    • Pathology stage: No AJCC 8th edition staging system.
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: wide excision
    • Specimen site: right forearm
    • Specimen size: 1.6 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm
    • Tumor size: 0.9 x 0.8 cm
    • Tumor description: hyperkeratosis
    • All for section in a cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology Type: Keratoacanthoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal EMA(focal +) and p40(+).
      
    • Histology Grade: I (well differentiated)
      
    • Depth of invasion: Tumor invades the dermis
      
    • Resection Margins: Peripheral and deep margins are free of tumor; peripheral: 0.4 cm; deep: 0.2 cm
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Absent
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Absent
      
    • Tumor Necrosis: Absent
      
    • Mitotic count / 5 hpf : 9/ 5 hpf
    • Lymph Node metastasis: not received
      
    • Maximum size of metastasis: not applicable
• 2024-06-03 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Patchy consolidation projecting at RLL of the lung is noted. Please correlate with clinical condition to rule out Bronchopneumonia.
    
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-04-24 CT - abdomen
  • History: Recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis
    
  • Findings:
    • There are few Patchy consolidation with air-bronchogram at RML, RLL, and LUL of the lung. Bronchopneumonia is highly suspected. Please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectum. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • There is a non-enhancing lesion 2.1 x 1.5 cm in S5 of the liver that is c/w metastasis s/p RFA with complete response.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified a poor enhancing lesion 8 mm in S8 of the liver is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
      • Prior CT identified few hepatic cysts on left lobe liver, the largest one 1 cm in S4, are noted again, stationary.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.9cm).
    • S/P posterior instrumentation fixation from L4 To L5.
  • Impression:
    • There are few Patchy consolidation with air-bronchogram at RML, RLL, and LUL of the lung. Bronchopneumonia is highly suspected. Please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectum. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2024-04-23 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/04/27, the lesions in the L-spines are slightly more evident. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change in a little more severe status? other nature?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
    
  • Some new hot and faint hot spots in the anterior aspect of bilateral rib cages and in some left costovertebral junctions. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2024-03-13 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, rectum, biopsy — adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands with areas of cribriform architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern.
  • The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
• 2024-03-12 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Atrophic gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • suboptimal study due to some food debris
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • suboptimal study due to some food debris
    • arrange other image for GI bleeding survey
    • repeat EGD after sufficient NPO duration if clinical indicated
• 2024-03-12 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Diagnosis:
    • highly suspect rectal cancer
  • Suggestion:
    • medication with transamine
    • further assessment.
• 2023-12-15 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • foregn body stuck at throat, mild pain, intentional cough to expectorate in vain, no vocal palsy
• 2023-11-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis
    
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
    • Liver tumor s/p RFA.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 3.4cm).
    • No ascites. Some small lymph nodes at mediastinum. Bronchiectasis at RML. A nodule (1.1cm) at RUL.
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • IMP:
    • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
    • Liver tumor s/p RFA without viable tumor.
• 2023-09-26 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
• 2023-09-20, -09-11 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2023-08-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • Hepatic tumor C/W single metastasis s/p RFA
    • Liver cyst
    • Hepatic tumor R/O hemangioma
    • Renal cyst, left
• 2023-07-03 Swallowing video fluoroscopy
  • Mild hocking during swallowing.
• 2023-06-30 CT - abdomen
  • History: Recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis
    
  • Findings:
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectum.
      • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • There is a non-enhancing lesion 2.1 x 1.5 cm in S5 of the liver that is c/w metastasis s/p RFA with complete response.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified a poor enhancing lesion 8 mm in S8 of the liver is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
      • Prior CT identified few hepatic cysts on left lobe liver, the largest one 1 cm in S4, are noted again, stationary.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.9cm).
    • S/P posterior instrumentation fixation from L4 To L5.
  • Impression:
    • S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the rectum.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-06-23 Anoscopy
  • Stool color : normal
  • Rectal mucosa : normal
  • Anal canal : abnormal
  • Impression : DRE/anoscopy: no palpable mass, no blood, mild hemorrhoids
• 2023-06-21 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • vocal cords movement well and symmetric.
    • much whitish sputum in hypopharynx and larynx.
  • Diagnosis/conclusion
    • Swallowing disorder
• 2023-04-28 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • No tumor noted in nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx.
    • Injected arytneoids.
  • Diagnosis/conclusion
    • Reflux laryngitis
• 2023-04-27 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2021/04/20, the lesions in the L-spines are a little more evident. Degenerative change in a little more severe status may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions.
• 2023-04-07 Anoscopy
  • Stool color : normal
  • Rectal mucosa : normal
  • Anal canal : abnormal
  • Impression : 2022-01-18: DRE: mild blood in finger, no tumor obstruction, mild hemorrhoids
• 2023-03-31 Bladder sonography
  • Report: PVR: 67 ml
• 2023-03-31 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max : low
  • flow pattern : obstructive
• 2023-03-27 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis
    
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
    • Liver tumor s/p RFA.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.9cm).
    • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • IMP:
    • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
    • Liver tumor s/p RFA without viable tumor.
• 2023-02-19 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Peri-bronchial wall thickening of the right and left lower lung zone is noted, which may be due to inflammatory process. Please correlate with clinical history and symptom.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2023-02-16 CT - brain
  • Clinical history: 86 y/o male patient with contusion of scalp, initial encounter: Malignant neoplasm of rectum, Essential (primary) hypertension
    • preliminary impression: Contusion of scalp, initial encounter.
  • Without enhancement CT of brain:
    • Low density lesions in bilateral basal ganglia regions, could be due to infarcts.
    • Widening cerebral sulci, fissure and cisterns due to cerebral atrophy.
    • No intracranial hemorrhage.
    • No midline structure deviation.
    • Normal pneumotization of paranasal sinuses and bilateral mastoid air cells.
    • Calcification of bilateral supraclinoid ICAs and VAs.
  • Impression:
    • Suspected infarcts in bilateral basal ganglia region.
    • Brain atrophy.
• 2022-12-05 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis status post transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) on 2020/07/02, RFA on 2020/12/11, (kras 12/13mutated), rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA
  • Multidetector CT (256-detectors, iCT Philips, was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 2.5 mm slice thickness) Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p RFA at right lobe liver. Several hepatic cysts at both lobes of liver is found. Simple cysts are favored.
    • s/p LAR. Minimal infiltration at presacral space is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-08-25, the lesion is stationary.
    • Swelling of the cecum is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-08-25, the change is stationary. Suggest correlate with tumor marker.
  • Imp:
    • s/p LAR with residual infiltration at presacral space. Statinary.
    • s/p RFA at right lobe liver. No recurrent/residual tumor in the liver is found.
    • Swelling of cecum. Suggest correlate with tumor marker and follow up.
• 2022-10-18 KUB
  • S/P posterior longitudinal transpedicular screws and rods fixation.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • S/P operation.
  • Compression fracture of L1-3.
• 2022-09-30 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • no obvious bleeder or erosion wound noticed over bilateral nasal cavity, Npx
• 2022-09-06 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy with bilateral periventricular ischemic/aging white matter change. Atherosclerosis.
• 2022-08-25 CT - abdomen
  • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
  • Liver tumor s/p RFA without viable tumor.
• 2022-05-20 Colonoscopy
  • Local recurrent cancer at low rectum
  • Colon polyps, A-colon and S-colon
• 2022-05-17 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Post-op at the colon, with prominent soft tissue around anastomosis, suggest colonoscopy study.
  • S/P RFA for liver tumor.
  • Duodenal diverticulum.
  • Stationary of right upper pole kidney low density lesion, 1.4cm, suggest follow up.
  • Fibrotic infiltrate in bilateral upper lungs.
• 2022-02-16 Chest PA erect view
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
• 2022-02-14 Chest PA erect view
  • Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs.
• 2022-01-04 CT - whole abdomen, pelvis
  • S/P RFA for liver tumor.
  • Duodenal diverticulum.
  • Stationary of right upper pole kidney low density lesion, 1.4cm, suggest follow up.
  • Fibrotic infiltrate in bilateral upper lungs.
• 2021-10-01 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Diagnosis: local recurrent cancer at low rectum
  • Suggestion: possible R/T or transanal debulking excision
• 2021-09-23 CT - whole abdomen, pelvis
  • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
  • Liver tumor s/p RFA without viable tumor.
• 2021-04-20 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20190725, the lesions in the upper L-spines are a little less evident. Compression fracture or severe degenerative change with some resolution may show this picture.
  • The previous hot spots in some right costovertebral junctions are also a litlte less evident. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • No prominent change is noted in the lesions in the lower L-spines. Post-operative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions and wrists, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2021-04-06 CT - whole abdomen, pelvis
  • Post-op at the colon with preirectal fatty infiltrates, stationary.
  • S/P RFA for liver tumor.
  • Suspected complicated right renal cyst.
  • Fibrotic infiltrates in bilateral lung apex and RML.
  • Osteoblastic lesions in the ribs, spine and pelvis, suspected bone metastasis.
• 2021-02-26 Colonoscopy
  • Recurrent rectal tumor found 6cm AAV.
• 2021-01-07 CT - liver, spleen, biliary duct, pancreas
  • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
  • Liver tumor s/p RFA without viable tumor.
• 2020-11-10 PET scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 20200622, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 5 of the liver is less evident. However, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion on the rectal wall disappeared and no prominent FDG uptake was noted in the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 4 of the liver.
  • Two mild and small glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right lower lung field. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? early metastases? other nature?).
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions and some mediastinal lymph nodes. Inflammation may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2020-10-30 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Previous anastomosis site was no evidence disease (NED).
• 2020-10-07 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Metastasis 1.6 x 1.1 cm in S5 of the liver is suspected and it shows stable in size. Please correlate with MRI.
  • Renal cyst with hemorrhage 2 cm at right upper pole shows stable in size.
• 2020-07-03 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Rectum, transanal excision - Adenocarcinoma, recurrent
• 2020-06-22 PET scan
  • A glucose-hypermetabolic lesion on rectal wall, compatible with the lesion of recurrent rectal cancer as diagnosed histopathologically.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lesion in segment 5 of liver revealed in the previous CT scan, hepatic metastasis may show such a picture.
  • Another glucose-hypermetabolic lesion in segment 4 of liver, nature to be determined (inflammatory lesion, malignancy, or other nature).
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, reactive change resulting from locoregional inflammation may show such a picture.
  • Rectal cancer with recurrence, rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18-FDG PET/CT scan.
• 2020-06-17 CT - abdomen, pelvis
  • Metastasis 1.6 x 1.1 cm in S5 of the liver is suspected.
  • Renal cyst with old hemorrhage 2 cm at right upper pole is suspected.
• 2020-06-15 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Large intestine, rectum, biopsy - Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
• 2020-06-12 Sigmoidoscopy
  • one 2.5cm tumor mass was noted in the low rectum (previous anastomosis, posterior site)
• 2020-01-03 Patho - colon segmental resction for tumor
  • Recto-Sigmoid colon, LAR - Adenocarcinoma
  • Bilateral cutting ends, ditto - Free of tumor invasion
  • Lymph node, dissection - Positive for tumor metastasis (2/12) without extracapsular extension (0/2)
  • AJCC pathologic stage - ypT3N1b(if cM0), stage IIIB
  • IHC: CDX-2(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+) and MSH6(+)
• 2019-07-01 CT - liver, spleen, biliary duct
  • Rectal cancer s/p CCRT with regional LAP (T3N2Mx).
  • Segmental wall edema of terminal ileum with adjacent fat stranding and ascites. A poor enhancing lesion (2.4cm) in right kidney.
• 2019-06-08 CT - abdomen
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma: T3N2Mx

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-11 SOAP Neurology Xu BoRen
  • A: chemotherapy related polyneuropathy + L spine radiculopathy
  • Prescription x3
    • Muaction (tramadol 100mg) 1# PRNBID
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# BID
    • Trynol (amitriptyline 25mg) 1# HS
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# BID
    • calcium carbonate 500mg 1# QD
    • U-Ca (calcitriol 0.25mg) 1# QD
    • Madopar (levodopa 200mg, benserazide 50mg) 0.5# TID
• 2024-03-11, 2023-12-15, -09-08, -06-23, -03-31 SOAP Urology Luo QiWen
  • Prescription x3
    • Urief (silodosin 8mg) 1# QN
    • Betmiga (mirabegron 50mg) 1# QN
• 2024-02-02, 2023-11-15 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen YiQian
  • A/P
    • Dx:
      • Insomnia
      • R/O MCI
    • Tx:
      • Psychoeducation
      • Family counseling
      • Provide emotional support
  • Prescription x3
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
• 2023-12-30 SOAP Gastroenterology Wang JiaQi
  • Prescription x3
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# BID
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# BID
• 2023-12-28 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Januvia (sitagliptin 100mg) 0.5# QD
    • Eliquis (apixaban 5mg) 0.5# BID
    • Zandip (lercanidipine 10mg) 1# QD
• 2023-12-15 SOAP Neurology Xu BoRen
  • A: chemotherapy related polyneuropathy + L spine radiculopathy
  • Prescription x3
    • Muaction (tramadol 100mg) 1# PRNBID
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# BID
    • Trynol (amitriptyline 25mg) 1# HS
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# BID
    • calcium carbonate 500mg 1# QD
    • U-Ca (calcitriol 0.25mg) 1# QD
• 2023-03-03, 2022-12-12, -09-05 SOAP Urology Luo QiWen
  • Prescription x3
    • Vesicare (solifenacin 5mg) 1# HS
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# HS

[consultation]

• 2022-05-19 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • The 85y/o male recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis status post transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) on 2020/07/02, RFA on 2020/12/11, rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA
      
    • 2022/05/17 f/u CT Impression: Post-op at the colon, with prominent soft tissue around anastomosis, suggest colonoscopy study, so we need ypor help. Thank you.
  • A
    • The 85y/o male recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis status post transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) on 2020/07/02, RFA on 2020/12/11, rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA, with C/T + target therapy.
    • Impression:
      • Post-op at the colon, with prominent soft tissue around anastomosis, suggest colonoscopy study.
      • S/P RFA for liver tumor.
      • Duodenal diverticulum.
      • Stationary of right upper pole kidney low density lesion, 1.4cm, suggest follow up.
      • Fibrotic infiltrate in bilateral upper lungs.
    • A: Recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastases s/p CCRT and RFA, with disease progression
    • P:
      • Colonoscopy will be performed on this Friday afternoon
      • We would like to follow this patient
• 2022-01-08 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • The 85 y/o man has recurrent rectum cancer under chemotherapy. Due to fever with chills, we gave Cefepime for infection control at first. The Sphingomonas paucimobilis bacteremia from port-a was noted, but Port-a was removed in 20220106. We need your help for antibiotic assassment. Thanks!
  • A
    • Infections of Sphingomonas paucimobilis include bacteraemia/septicaemia caused by contaminated solutions, e.g. distilled water, and sterile drug solutions.
    • Infections due to S. paucimobilis have not been associated with mortality.
    • The drug of choice may be a fluoroquinolone because of the susceptibility patterns and ease of administration.
    • Levofloxacin in a dose of 500 mg per day, or Finibax in the dose of 500 mg every 8 hours may be used.
• 2021-11-08 Urology
  • Q
    • The 82 y/o man has recurrent rectum cancer stage IV with urinary incontinence, so we need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • This 84yo male has underlying diseases of recurrent rectal cancer with liver metastasis status post transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) on 2020/07/02, RFA on 2020/12/11, (kras 12/13mutated), rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA.
    • CC: urinary incontinence was noted for 3 months
    • PI: urgency+, frequency+, IPSS: 22
    • Suggestion:
      • acquire U/A, PSA fisrt
      • arrange UFM, PVR and TURSP
      • may add solifenacin if PVR < 100 ml
• 2021-09-28 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • The 84 y/o man has adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, IIIC, s/p CCRT with partial response, s/p laparoscopic- LAR and protective ileostomy (2020-01-02), pT3N1bM0(2/12), LVI(+), PNI(-), stage IIIB. Due to few bloody after stool passage for 1-2 weeks, no hemorrhoid or fistula noted, so we need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • The patient was consulted for bloody stool passage in recent 1-2 weeks.
    • 2021-09-23 CT:
      • Rectal cancer s/p operation without interval change.
      • Liver tumor s/p RFA without viable tumor.
    • A:
      • Local recurrent rectal adenocarcinoma with S5 liver metastasis, stage IVa s/p transanal local excision (2020-07-02) and s/p palliative R/T + chemotherapy + target therapy and RFA for liver metastasis
      • Adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, IIIC, s/p CCRT with partial response, s/p laparoscopic- LAR and protective ileostomy(109-01-02), pT3N1bM0(2/12), LVI(+), PNI(-), stage IIIB, s/p close ileostomy (2020-04-20)
    • P
      • Suggest sigmoidoscopy this Friday afternoon
      • We would like to follow this case
• 2021-08-10 Psychosomatic Medicine, Mental Health
  • Q
    • The 84 y/o man has recurrent rectal cancer stage IVA, is admitted for deep drowsy. In hospital, we hold his sedation as Eurodin, Revotril and Imipramine. Due to delirium at night for days, so we need your help for management.
  • A
    • Psychiatirc impression:
      • acute delirium
    • Psychiatric history:
      • This 84 year-old male patient with history of rectal cancer stage IVA under chemotherapy. He suffered form diarrhea after chemotherapy since last discharge (20210629~20210716). He present weakness, bedridden and persistent diarrhea during late July 2021. This time we was brought to this ER on 20210801 due to general weakness and drowsiness.
      • According to his son, he display consciousness flactuation and disorientation since late July and progressed after this admission. Sleep cycle disturbance. Sundowning syndrome. Self talking and suspect visual hallucination. Upon visit, sleepiness, poor attention lasting, hearing impairment, incoherent and irrelevent speech, disoriented to time and place.
      • 20210809 Given 0.5# Rivotril due to poor sleep, still cannot fall asleep; given 0.5# again, can fall asleep, but becomes drowsy during the day
      • currently hold eurodin, rivotril and imipramine
    • Suggesting:
      • please correct his underlying condition
      • encorage daily activities and prevnet daytime sleep, reorientation to time, person and place
      • DC rivotril and neurontin and avoid BZD use
      • give risperidol 0.5# hs
      • please contact us if any psychiatric problem
• 2021-08-09 Urology
  • Q
    • The 84 y/o man has Adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, stage IIIC, post operation with CCRT and chemotherapy. Due to frequency urine noted, we gave Harnalige for control since 20210805, but his son complainted of condition without control. The patient urinates every 2-3 hours during the day and every 1-2 hours at night, so we need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • S/O
      • The 84 y/o man
      • Adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, stage IIIC, post operation with CCRT and chemotherapy
      • Admitted for weakness
      • Due to frequency urine noted,
      • Harnalige for control since 20210805, but his son complainted of condition without control
      • UA: clear
    • P
      • arrange random PVR, if PVR <300 ml, administer Vesicare 1 tab QD
• 2020-11-13 Gastroenterology
  • A
    • 83M
    • PH:
      • Adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, stage IIIC status post laparoscopic low anterior resection and protective loop-ileostomy on Jan. 02, 2020 status post CCRT, rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA
      • DVT with left IVC filter status post removal IVC filter on Apr. 7, 2020
      • Gallbladder stones with acute cholecystitis post cholecystectomy on Jan. 19, 2020
      • Hypertension for 10+ years under medical treatment
      • Type 2 diabetes mellituss for 10+ years under medical treatment
      • HIVD s/p L3-L5 spine surgery on 2017-12 at Cathay General Hospital
    • CC:
      • Followed up CT on 2020/06/17 and 10/07 revealed “metastasis 1.6 x 1.1 cm in S5 of the liver is suspected” –> adm for solitary liver lesion
    • Due to liver tumor, we are consulted for RFA.
    • S+O
      • No disconfort
      • Conscious: E4V5M6
      • Abdomen: Soft and flat, no tenderness, no rebound tenderness
      • Lab
        • 2020-11-09 AST:17, ALT:37, BUN:24, Cr:0397, T-bil:0.56
        • WBC:4.97, Hb:11.8, PLT:248
    • Impression
      • Liver tumor, S5
    • Suggestion
      • arrange abdominal echo
      • arrnage GI OPD after discharge. We will discuss with the patient about RFA in GI OPD
• 2020-11-12 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • This time,he was admitted for clarifying the nature of solitary liver lesion. PET done on 20201110 which revealed In comparison with the previous study on 20200622, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 5 of the liver is less evident. However, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion on the rectal wall disappeared and no prominent FDG uptake was noted in the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the segment 4 of the liver.
    • We need your expertise for op evaluation, thanks
  • A
    • S: a case of rectal cancer with recurrence, rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA. PET found suspected liver METs over S4 & S5, further evaluation is consulted.
    • O: vital signs: stable, no fever
      • abdomen: soft, ovoid, decrease bowel sound, no tenderness, no rebounding pain
      • lab data: see chart
      • CT & PET: suspected liver & lung METS
    • A: rectal cancer with recurrence, rcTxN0M1a, stage IVA.
    • P: Please arrange biopsy of suspected liver tumors for tissue prove
      • If rectal Ca with liver METS diagnosed, surgical intervention is not suitable for him due to high surgical risk (old age, previous DVT, and terminal stage).
      • RFA and RT, or target and immunotherapy is better and suggested.
• 2020-01-18 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • PH: adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, III s/p L-LAR with protective ileostomy (2020-01-02), decreased appetite, abdomen fullness and discomfort and feels weakness
  • A
    • A case of acute RUQ pain for days
    • PE
      • soft abdomen, no muscle guarding
      • positive murphy signs and knocking pain, right
    • lab disclosed neutrophilia over 80%, CRP over 28
    • CT: gall stones with acute cholecystitis
    • Emergency op or drainage is indicated
• 2020-01-18 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • PH: adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, III s/p L-LAR with protective ileostomy (2020-01-02), decreased appetite, abdomen fullness and discomfort and feels weakness
  • A
    • This 83-year-old with a known history of adenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2bM0, III s/p L-LAR with protective ileostomy (2020-01-02) This time, he had decreased appetite, abdomen fullness and discomfort and feels weakness. His laboratory data showed leucocytosis and elevated CRP level. After evaluation, please arrange abdominal CT.
    • PE:
      • Rebounding pain (+) especial right side and RUQ.
      • knocking tederness (-)
      • ileostomy: gas + watery yellowish diarrhea
    • Suggest:
      • please check abdominal CT
      • please consult GS

[surgical operation]

• 2020-12-11 Colon cancer with single liver metastasis s/p RFA (2 sessions) using RVS

• 2020-01-19

  • Surgery: Exp lap with cholecystectomy and drainage
  • Finding
    • black stones with GB wall thickening and pericholecystal abscesses and adhesions
    • one impaction over orifice of cystic duct
    • no liver tumor or cirrhotic change

• 2019-10-22

  • Diagnosis: L3-S1 spondylosis, radiculopathy
  • PCS code: 96005C
  • Finding
    • bilateral L3-4 HIVD, ASD, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy
    • L5-S1 HIVD
    • intraoperative fluoroscopy confirmed needle localization

[radiotherapy]

• 2019-04-18 ~ 2019-05-31: 4500cGy/25fx of the pelvic and 5040cGy/28fx of the rectal tumor area

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 103mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-07-05 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 105mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 105mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 105mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 105mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3480mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 510mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3610mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3660mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-30 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3660mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-21 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3660mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-07 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3580mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3580mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-11 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3610mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-14 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 640mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3610mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-17 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovirin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3630mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-13
• 2023-05-22
• 2023-04-24
• 2023-03-28
• 2023-02-20 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W, ox and 5fu 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-12-02 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-11-16 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-10-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-10-14 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-08-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-08-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-07-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3770mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-06-16 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3790mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-05-23 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3790mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2022-03-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3750mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2021-12-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3615mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2021-11-24 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3615mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2021-11-04 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3690mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2021-10-19 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 110mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3625mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug
• 2021-09-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3675mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2021-06-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2021-06-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2021-04-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2021-04-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3800mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2021-03-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 235mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3650mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2021-03-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 235mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3650mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2020-10-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 235mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 520mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3650mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2020-09-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg 1.5hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3720mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2020-09-07 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3720mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2020-08-18 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 530mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3730mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2020-08-03 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 535mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3750mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD
• 2020-07-20 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 240mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 535mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3750mg 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg IVD

==========

2024-07-22

[monitoring tumor markers and assessing disease progression]

LPRBC transfusion is planned for HGB at 8.9 g/dL. Tumor markers CEA and CA199 are still on an upward trend, with CA199 tripling in less than one month. The last abdominal CT was conducted 3 months ago on 2024-04-24. It is recommended to update medical imaging to check for disease progression and determine if the treatment regimen needs adjustment.

• 2024-07-16 CEA (NM) 70.622 ng/ml

• 2024-06-28 CEA (NM) 75.866 ng/ml

• 2024-05-07 CEA (NM) 56.994 ng/ml

• 2024-04-12 CEA (NM) 57.916 ng/ml

• 2024-03-26 CEA (NM) 47.810 ng/ml

• 2024-02-16 CEA (NM) 37.327 ng/ml

• 2024-01-03 CEA (NM) 33.875 ng/ml

• 2024-07-16 CA-199 (NM) 672.340 U/ml

• 2024-06-28 CA-199 (NM) 194.991 U/ml

• 2024-05-07 CA-199 (NM) 164.319 U/ml

• 2024-04-12 CA-199 (NM) 167.790 U/ml

• 2024-03-26 CA-199 (NM) 173.605 U/ml

• 2024-02-16 CA-199 (NM) 133.240 U/ml

• 2024-01-03 CA-199 (NM) 107.208 U/ml

2024-06-11

[flomoxef for Escherichia coli infection]

A chest X-ray on 2024-06-03 showed patchy consolidation in the RLL of the lung, might be suggestive of bronchopneumonia. There was also blunting of the right costophrenic angle, likely due to pleural effusion. Despite normal CRP and PCT readings, the patient’s cough sputum culture revealed Escherichia coli 4+, which is sensitive to Flumarin (flomoxef sodium, MIC ≤ 2). Flumarin was initiated on 2024-06-07. No fever over 37°C has been observed since then.

• 2024-06-07 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.07 ng/mL
• 2024-06-03 CRP 0.8 mg/dL

2024-04-23

[monitoring progression: bone scans, CT, and tumor markers]

Bone scans and CT imaging are scheduled to monitor the progression, as tumor markers CEA and CA199 have shown an increasing trend over the past 6 months.

Laboratory results from 2024-04-22 indicate there are no contraindications to proceeding with a new session of FOLFOX chemotherapy for the treatment of the patient’s condition.

• 2024-04-12 CEA (NM) 57.916 ng/ml

• 2024-03-26 CEA (NM) 47.810 ng/ml

• 2024-02-16 CEA (NM) 37.327 ng/ml

• 2024-01-03 CEA (NM) 33.875 ng/ml

• 2023-11-21 CEA (NM) 33.072 ng/ml

• 2024-04-12 CA-199 (NM) 167.790 U/ml

• 2024-03-26 CA-199 (NM) 173.605 U/ml

• 2024-02-16 CA-199 (NM) 133.240 U/ml

• 2024-01-03 CA-199 (NM) 107.208 U/ml

• 2023-11-21 CA-199 (NM) 106.235 U/ml

2024-03-13

[assessing bloody stools: tranexamic acid use in ongoing GI bleeding management]

The patient reported experiencing bloody stools for a week and underwent an EGD and sigmoidoscopy on 2024-02-12 (HGB 9.9 g/dL).

The presence of bloody stools suggests the possibility of GI bleeding. However, the EGD did not provide a definitive diagnosis due to the presence of food debris. While atrophic gastritis could be associated with the bleeding, further examination is required for a conclusive determination. The suspected rectal cancer, identified separately, demands prompt and focused attention due to its severity.

HR has been stable at 70 to 80, with no signs of resting tachycardia observed.

Hemoclot (tranexamic acid) was administered starting the night of 2024-02-12. Should the bleeding continue, it is often possible to manage the condition with therapeutic interventions during colonoscopy or angiography.

2024-01-31

Lab results from 2024-01-30 did not reveal any significant findings that would contraindicate proceeding with a new session of the FOLFOX regimen.

The active medication list has been updated to include repeat prescriptions from our gastroenterologist (2023-12-30), cardiologist (2023-12-28), neurologist, urologist (2023-12-15), and psychosomatic physician (2023-11-15), with no discrepancies noted.

2023-12-22

Lab results obtained on 2023-12-21 were largely unremarkable with the exception of mild anemia (HGB 9.5 g/dL). Due to this finding, the new session FOLFOX regimen has been continued on 2023-12-21.

Medications from repeat prescriptions issued by our neurologist, urologist (2023-12-15), and psychosomatic physician (2023-11-15) have been successfully integrated into the active medication list. No discrepancies were identified.

2023-11-06

After checking the PharmaCloud database and the patient’s current medication list, it is confirmed that all medications from the refill order have been taken. No discrepancies are found.

2023-10-09

[reconciliation]

The patient has attended multiple departments in our hospital and has been issued several repeat prescriptions that remain valid to date:

• 2023-09-19 Gastroenterology: Ulstop (famotidine), Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane), Mopride (mosapride citrate)

• 2023-09-15 Cardiology: Januvia (sitagliptin), Eliquis (apixaban), Zandip (lercanidipine)

• 2023-09-08 Urology: Urief (silodosin), Betmiga (mirabegron)

• 2023-09-01 Neurology: Muaction (tramadol), Kentamin (Vit B1, B6, B12), Trynol (amitriptyline), Neurontin (gabapentin), CaCO3, U-Ca (calcitriol)

• 2023-08-30 Psychosomatic Medicine: Alpraline (alprazolam)

All these medications are actively being used by the patient, and no inconsistencies have been identified.

[tumor markers]

The most recent CT scan of the abdomen dated 2023-06-30 shows no evidence of tumor recurrence in the rectum following LAR surgery. While a lesion in S5 of the liver post-RFA indicates complete recovery, a previously detected lesion in S8 and some liver cysts in the left lobe remain stable, suggesting the need for continued surveillance. However, given the increasing trend of the tumor markers CEA and CA199 in recent months, further imaging or testing may be required to obtain an updated status of the disease.

• 2023-09-28 CEA (NM) 41.773 ng/ml

• 2023-08-29 CEA (NM) 41.022 ng/ml

• 2023-08-01 CEA (NM) 28.657 ng/ml

• 2023-06-27 CEA (NM) 32.370 ng/ml

• 2023-06-06 CEA (NM) 38.089 ng/ml

• 2023-05-09 CEA (NM) 29.020 ng/ml

• 2023-04-11 CEA (NM) 29.090 ng/ml

• 2023-03-07 CEA (NM) 30.892 ng/ml

• 2023-02-22 CEA (NM) 22.304 ng/ml

• 2023-01-20 CEA (NM) 29.331 ng/ml

• 2023-09-28 CA-199 (NM) 128.119 U/ml

• 2023-08-29 CA-199 (NM) 124.920 U/ml

• 2023-08-01 CA-199 (NM) 100.17 U/ml

• 2023-06-27 CA-199 (NM) 102.499 U/ml

• 2023-06-06 CA-199 (NM) 108.696 U/ml

• 2023-05-09 CA-199 (NM) 99.780 U/ml

• 2023-04-11 CA-199 (NM) 94.910 U/ml

• 2023-03-07 CA-199 (NM) 91.315 U/ml

• 2023-02-22 CA-199 (NM) 66.824 U/ml

• 2023-01-20 CA-199 (NM) 70.223 U/ml

2023-08-14

On 2023-06-23, our cardiologist prescribed Januvia (sitagliptin), Eliquis (apixaban), and Zandip (lercanidipine) for the patient, while on 2023-07-01, our gastroenterologist prescribed Ulstop (famotidine), Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane), and Mopride (mosapride citrate). All medications, with the exception of Mopride, are currently on the active medication list. Please determine if the use of Mopride is still necessary.

2023-07-17

This patient just refilled his prescription for Januvia (sitagliptin), Eliquis (apixaban), Zanidip (lercanidipine), Betmiga (mirabegron), Urief (silodosin) on 2023-07-11 at a local pharmacy and these drugs are now added to the active medication list with no reconciliation issues found.

2023-06-12

According to the PharmaCloud database, the patient has solely been using our hospital for both outpatient and inpatient services over the past three months.

The patient visited our Neurology and Psychosomatic Medicine OPD on 2023-06-09 for chemotherapy-related polyneuropathy, L spine radiculopathy, suspected mild cognitive impairment, and insomnia. Refillable prescriptions were given for Muaction (tramadol), Kentamin (B1, B6, B12), Trynol (amitriptyline), Neurontin (gabapentin), calcium carbonate, U-Ca (calcitriol), and Alpraline (alprazolam). These drugs are appropriately reflected on the current active medication list. No issues were identified in the medication reconciliation process.

2023-05-22

A review of PharmaCloud records did not identify any medication reconciliation issues.

This patient’s chemotherapy-induced polyneuropathy may be more likely due to the oxaliplatin component of the FOLFOX regimen, which was started in Oct 2021. Appropriate measures have been taken, including the addition of Kentamin (B1, B6, B12) and Neurontin (gabapentin) to the patient’s active medication regimen as prescribed by our neurologist.

The patient’s CEA and CA199 levels have shown similar upward trends in recent months, which may indicate that the disease is becoming more resistant to current treatment. This may require further evaluation and possible adjustments to the future treatment plan.

• 2023-05-09 CEA (NM) 29.020 ng/ml

• 2023-04-11 CEA (NM) 29.090 ng/ml

• 2023-03-07 CEA (NM) 30.892 ng/ml

• 2023-02-22 CEA (NM) 22.304 ng/ml

• 2023-05-09 CA-199 (NM) 99.780 U/ml

• 2023-04-11 CA-199 (NM) 94.910 U/ml

• 2023-03-07 CA-199 (NM) 91.315 U/ml

• 2023-02-22 CA-199 (NM) 66.824 U/ml

2023-03-27

CEA and CA199 levels have been consistently above the normal range since Oct 2022.

The patient is being treated for bilateral L5 and bilateral below wrist numbness caused by chemotherapy-related polyneuropathy and L spine radiculopathy. The treatment plan, including the use of Kentamine (B1 50mg + B6 50mg + B12 500ug), Neurontin (gabapentin), Trynol (amitriptyline), and Muaction (tramadol), has been properly prescribed by our neurologist on 2023-03-24.

As of now, the patient has had one bowel movement on 2023-03-26 and there are no signs of constipation. Loperamide 2mg PRNQ4H has been prepared in advance if needed.

Based on the TPR panel, the patient’s underlying conditions of hypertension and diabetes are well controlled.

There were no medication reconciliation issues identified and there are no issues with the current active prescription.

2023-02-20

As of now, the patient’s TPR, blood pressure, and blood sugar level remain stable. The lab data 2023-02-19 showed grossly normal readings, except for slightly high BUN and slightly low levels of albumin and calcium.

The recently prescribed drugs that were disclosed in the NHI PharmaCloud System have been appropriately prescribed during this hospital stay. No medication reconciliation issues have been found in the patient.

2023-01-09

2020 ASCO guidelines suggest that clinicians may offer duloxetine to patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, and 2020 joint ESMO/EONS/EANO guidelines recommend duloxetine for treatment of neuropathic pain in this setting. ref: Loprinzi CL, Lacchetti C, Bleeker J, et al. Prevention and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Survivors of Adult Cancers: ASCO Guideline Update. J Clin Oncol 2020; 38:3325.

Duloxetine for adult patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: Oral initial 30 mg once daily for 1 week, then 60 mg once daily. Ref: Smith EM, Pang H, Cirrincione C, et al; Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. Effect of duloxetine on pain, function, and quality of life among patients with chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2013;309(13):1359-67. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.2813

There is Cymbalta (duloxetine 30mg/cap) available in the stock.

2022-12-02

In this case, the patient had chemotherapy related polyneuropathy and L spine radiculopathy, which was evaluated by our neurologist on 2022-11-14. Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg/cap) 1# BID has been prescribed.

At this time, vital signs appear to be stable. According to the lab data on 2022-12-01, there was a slight pancytopenia, but overall the results were normal.

There is no issue with the active prescription.

2022-10-14

Duloxetine is recommended for the mitigation of chemotherapy-related sensorimotor polyneuropathy (Type of recommendation: evidence based, benefits equal harms; Evidence quality: intermediate; Strength of recommendation: moderate. Ref: Prevention and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Survivors of Adult Cancers: ASCO Guideline Update. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2020 38:28, 3325-3348)

Duloxetine for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (off-label use): Oral initial: 30 mg once daily for 1 week, then 60 mg once daily.

2022-07-18

Colonoscopy (2022-05-20) showed local recurrent cancer at low rectum.

CEA levels continue to rise in recent months:

• 2022-06-24 23.795 ng/mL
• 2022-06-10 17.995 ng/mL
• 2022-05-17 14.022 ng/mL
• 2022-03-18 13.494 ng/mL
• 2022-01-20 8.210 ng/mL
• 2021-12-14 6.908 ng/mL

CA199 exhibits a similar trend to CEA

Lab data on 2022-07-18 showed generally normal readings except for slight anemia.

2022-05-17

Lab data on 2022-05-16 showed that liver and kidney function, electrolytes and CBC were generally normal.

Biomarkers

• CEA 2022-03-18 13.494 ng/ml <- 2022-01-20 8.210 ng/ml <- 2021-12-14 6.908 ng/ml, increasing
• CA199 2022-03-18 73.781 U/ml <- 2022-01-20 49.528 U/ml <- 2021-12-14 40.779 U/ml, increasing

The last CT scan was performed on 2022-01-04, so the image may need to be updated.

2022-01-04

According to in-hospital database, the patient had mild drug allergy with: Sketa, Warfarin, Dipyridamole, Valaciclovir, Solaxin (chlorzoxazone).

2021-04-28

• O
  • stool Clostridium difficile GDH positive reported on 4/27
• A
  • Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common nosocomial infections and is an increasingly frequent cause of morbidity and mortality among older adult hospitalized patients.
  • vancomycin, fidaxomicin, metronidazole might work on CDI.
  • according to lab data reported on 4/19, the patient has normal liver and kidney functions, no need to adjust dose for the above antimicrobials.
• Suggestion
  • discontinuation of the inciting antibiotic agent as soon as possible at least in the patient’s room.
  • vancomycin 125mg PO QID for 10 days or fidaxomicin 200mg PO BID for 10 days could be considered.
  • if vancomycin is prescribed, therapeutic drug monitoring for its trough level at 30 minites just before the 5th dose administration is highly recommended.
  • monitor clinical signs for CDI and recheck stool GDH after having administrating of the above antimicrobials for 5 days to evaluate the effect.

701528673

240722

[lab data]

• 2024-07-20 HBsAg Reactive
  
• 2024-07-20 HBsAg Value 38.94 S/CO
  
• 2024-07-20 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2024-07-20 Anti-HBc Value 7.45 S/CO
  
• 2024-07-20 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2024-07-20 Anti-HCV Value 0.08 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-08 CXR erect
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch and D-aorta
• 2024-07-03 CT - abdomen
  • A case of adenocarcinoma of rectum diagnosed in March 2024 at Post Hospital. suspected from imaging but no tissue proof yet (20240625), cT3N0M1c
    • 20240627 colonoscopy: An ulcerative tumor at upper rectum, 30 cm AAV. Biopsy was done. Pathology: Adenocarcinoma in tubulovillous adenoma
    • 20240702 CEA:3302 ng/mL (<5), CA199:462750 U/mL (<35).
  • History: Alcoholic cirrhosis liver but she quitted it now (20240620)
  • Findings:
    • There is a poor enhancing mass 4.5 cm in the sigmoid colon with irregular contour.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (T4a) with suggestive mucinous type is highly suspected. Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • There are four kissing enlarged nodes in the sigmoid mesocolon that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2a).
    • There is massive ascites, mild hyperdense fluid-like lesions in the mesentery, and suggestive omentum cake.
      • Carcinomatosis (pseudomyxoma peritonei) (M1c) is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with ascites cytology.
    • There are few soft tissue nodules in RLL, RML and LLL of the lung (up to 1 cm) that may be lung metastases.
      • Please correlate with chest CT.
    • There is a cystic lesion in left adnexa, 5.4 x 3.8 cm in size.
      • Please correlate with GYN. sonography and CA125.
    • The liver shows mild irregular contour that may be early cirrhosis.
      • The differential diagnosis includes passive indentation by the pseudomyxoma peritonei.
    • There is no focal abnormality in the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, spleen & both kidneys.
  • Impression:
    • Adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (T4a) with suggestive mucinous type is highly suspected. Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T4a N2a M1c; stage: IVC
• 2024-06-27 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Rectum, upper, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma in tubulovillous adenoma
  • The sections show adenocarcinoma in tubulovillous adenoma, composed of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and papillary patterns with nests of tumor cells floating in mucinous pool.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2024-06-27 SONO - abdomen
  • Intra-abdominal tumor, huge, perhaps GYN origin
  • Ascites, moderate amout
    
  • parenchymal liver disease

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-20 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 192mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 428mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI 20% off due to old age)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-07-22

[initiate ETV or TAF before or with cancer therapy]

Lab data:

• 2024-07-20 HBsAg Reactive
  
• 2024-07-20 HBsAg Value 38.94 S/CO
  
• 2024-07-20 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2024-07-20 Anti-HBc Value 7.45

Interpretation:

• The positive HBsAg test suggests the presence of the HBV virus.
• The positive Anti-HBc test indicates an immune response to the virus, further supporting an HBV infection.

However, this limited data cannot definitively differentiate between:

• Acute HBV infection: In this case, additional tests like HBeAg (Hepatitis B e antigen) and Anti-HBe would be needed for confirmation.
• Chronic HBV infection: Chronic infection is characterized by the persistent presence of HBsAg.

Next Steps:

• HBeAg and Anti-HBe: These tests can help differentiate between acute and chronic infection.
• HBV DNA (viral load): This test measures the amount of HBV virus in the blood, which can be helpful for monitoring treatment in chronic infection.

Entecavir or tenofovir is recommended to be initiated as soon as possible relative to the start of anticancer therapy in this patient.

701022064

240719

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-09 CT - brain
  • The brain shows normal grey and white matter attenuation without evidence of focal lesion. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
  • The size of the lateral and third ventricles appears normal.
  • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal.
  • Soft tissue swelling over right parietal scalp with subgaleal hematoma.
• 2024-07-02 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes with Aberrant conduction
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-06-27 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Peri-rectal tumor, Hartmann’s operation — Dedifferentiated endometrioid carcinoma, ovary primary
    • Resection margins, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/12)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: Hartmann’s operation
    • Specimen site: rectum
    • Specimen size: two segments, up to 15 cm in length, 4 cm in diameter
    • Tumor size: 7.5 cm
    • Tumor location: peri-rectal region
    • Tumor appearance: solid mass
    • Depth of invasion grossly: from rectal wall invasion to mucosa layer
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1: bilateral resection margins, A2-A5: peri-rectal tumor + rectal mucosa, A6-A8: lymph nodes
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: dedifferentiated endometrioid carcinoma, ovary primary
    • Depth of invasion: tumor invasion from rectal wall to mucosa layer
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: free of tumor metastasis (0/12)
• 2024-06-27 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovarian mass, left, debulking surgery (s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy) — Dedifferentiated endometrioid carcinoma, residual
      • Fallopain tube, left, ditto — Tumor invasion
    • Ovary, right, LSO — Tumor invasion
      • Fallopain tube, right, LSO — Tumor invasion
    • Cervix, uterus, total hysterectomy — Atrophy, free of tumor invasion
    • Endometrium, uterus — Atrophy, free of tumor invasion
    • Myometrium, uterus — Leiomyomas, free of tumor invasion
    • Uterine serosa — Tumor invasion
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/6)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/13)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/8)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/8)
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — ypT3cN0, compatible with stage IVB, if cM1b
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + Hartmann’s procedure + colostomy)
    • Specimen type: uterus+ R’t adnexa, left ovarian mass and pelvic LNs
    • Specimen size:
      • Left ruptured ovarian tumor: total 1020 gm, multiple fragments measured up to 16 x 15 x 8.5 cm with hemorrhage and extensive necrosis
      • Left fallopian tube: 5.5 cm in length, up to 0.7 cm in diameter
      • Right ovary: 2.5 x 1.3 cm
      • Right fallopian tube: 4.5 cm in length, up to 0.7 cm in diameter
      • Uterus: 14.5 x 9.2 x 5.2 cm and 414 gm
        • Endometrium: 0.2 cm in thickness
        • Myometrium: three myomas measured up to 8 x 6 x 4 cm
        • Cervix: no remarkable change
      • Omentum: not received
    • Tumor site: left ovary
      
    • Tumor size: multiple fragments measured up to 16 x 15 x 8.5 cm
    • Tumor appearance: solid tumor with rupture, hemorrhage and massive necrosis
    • Specimen integrity: ruptured left ovarian tumor
    • Lymph node: left iliac, left obturator, right iliac and right obturator areas
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A: left iliac LNs, B: left obturator LNs, C: right iliac LNs, D1-D2: right obturator LNs, E1-E2: left fallopian tube, E3: left tubo-ovarian soft tissue, E4-E14: left ovarian mass, F1: uterine cervix, F2: endometrium, F3-F4: leiomyomas, F5: right fallopian tube, F6-F7: right ovary + uterine serosa, F8-F9: tumor+ uterine serosa
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: dedifferentiated endometrioid carcinoma, residual
    • Histologic grade: dedifferentiated
    • Contralateral ovary involvement: identified
    • Tumor side ovarian surface involvement: identified
    • Contralateral ovary surface involvement: absent
    • Right tube involvement: identified
    • Left tube involvement: identified
    • In situ adenocarcinoma in right and/or left fallopian tube: absent
    • Right adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Left adnexa soft tissue involvement: identified
    • Pelvic soft tissue involvement: not received
    • Uterine serosa involvement: identified
    • Omentum involvement: not received
    • Uterine Cervix involvement: absent
    • Endometrium involvement: absent
    • Myometrium involvement: absent, leiomyomas with calcification
    • Lymph nodes metastasis: Free of tumor metastasis (0/35) in total number
    • Other organs or specimens involvement: rectum invasion, see S2024-13100
    • Immunohistochemistry: PAX-8(+), P53(+, wild type), WT-1(-), ER(+) and Napsin-A(-) for tumor
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: identified
    • Ascites cytology: atypia
• 2024-06-27 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • 50 cc red cloudy ascites - Atypia
    
  • The smears show lymphocytes, neutrophils, reactive mesothelial cells and few atypical hyperchromatic clusters with degenerative quality
• 2024-06-24 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-06-17 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Labeled as “One large external compression was noted at sigmoid colon with friable mucosal change, 25-30cm AAV”, biopsy — benign colonic mucosal tissue with one separated tissue domnstrating crush artifact and round blue cell infiltration.
  • Section shows benign colonic mucosal tissue with one separated tissue domnstrating crush artifact and round blue cell infiltration.
  • IHC stains: LCA (-), CD3 (-), CD20 (-), CK (-), vimentin (+), CD56 (-), CD117 (-), CD34 (+), dog-1 (-), CD99 (-). The pattern suggestive of gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Please correlate with scope and image findings.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-23 - paclitaxel 140mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 520mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + hydrocortisone 100mg (due to skin rash after 1st C/T)
• 2024-04-25 - paclitaxel 140mg/m2 210mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 520mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL + hydrocortisone 100mg (due to skin rash after 1st C/T)
• 2024-04-03 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 4 520mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

==========

2024-07-19

[trends in blood potassium and supplementation]

Tracking the patient’s blood potassium changes over the past three months reveals a significant downward trend. Since 2024-06, there have been more instances of levels falling below 3 mmol/L, with a drop to less than 2 mmol/L on 2024-07-18. Potassium supplementation is currently being administered as an appropriate treatment.

• 2024-07-18 K (Potassium) 1.9 mmol/L
• 2024-07-12 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L
• 2024-07-06 K (Potassium) 5.0 mmol/L
• 2024-07-03 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
• 2024-07-03 K (Potassium) 2.7 mmol/L
• 2024-07-02 K (Potassium) 2.2 mmol/L
• 2024-07-01 K (Potassium) 3.9 mmol/L
• 2024-06-30 K (Potassium) 2.3 mmol/L
• 2024-06-29 K (Potassium) 2.5 mmol/L
• 2024-06-28 K (Potassium) 2.6 mmol/L
• 2024-06-27 K (Potassium) 2.9 mmol/L
• 2024-06-26 K (Potassium) 3.3 mmol/L
• 2024-06-23 K (Potassium) 2.8 mmol/L
• 2024-06-20 K (Potassium) 3.0 mmol/L
• 2024-06-14 K (Potassium) 3.7 mmol/L
• 2024-06-13 K (Potassium) 2.9 mmol/L
• 2024-06-11 K (Potassium) 2.7 mmol/L
• 2024-06-08 K (Potassium) 2.5 mmol/L
• 2024-06-07 K (Potassium) 3.3 mmol/L
• 2024-06-05 K (Potassium) 3.7 mmol/L
• 2024-05-22 K (Potassium) 4.0 mmol/L
• 2024-05-08 K (Potassium) 3.6 mmol/L
• 2024-04-25 K (Potassium) 3.8 mmol/L
• 2024-04-18 K (Potassium) 4.0 mmol/L
• 2024-04-11 K (Potassium) 3.8 mmol/L

[managing elevated CRP, rising PCT, and ALT levels]

Lab results show that CRP has been persistently elevated, making it less sensitive for detecting infections. In contrast, PCT and ALT levels have rapidly increased, indicating a potential new infection and liver damage. Flumarin (flomoxef) is currently being administered, and the addition of BaoGan (silymarin) might be considered.

• 2024-07-18 ALT 110 U/L

• 2024-06-27 ALT 18 U/L

• 2024-06-07 ALT 17 U/L

• 2024-07-18 Procalcitonin (PCT) 1.78 ng/mL

• 2024-06-24 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.15 ng/mL

• 2024-06-20 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.11 ng/mL

• 2024-06-11 Procalcitonin (PCT) 0.20 ng/mL

• 2024-07-18 CRP 22.2 mg/dL

• 2024-07-12 CRP 27.3 mg/dL

• 2024-07-06 CRP 18.2 mg/dL

• 2024-07-02 CRP 21.3 mg/dL

• 2024-06-28 CRP 26.3 mg/dL

• 2024-06-27 CRP 23.7 mg/dL

• 2024-06-23 CRP 20.4 mg/dL

• 2024-06-20 CRP 14.1 mg/dL

• 2024-06-11 CRP 13.8 mg/dL

• 2024-06-07 CRP 26.1 mg/dL

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[lab data]

2023-07-24 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-07-24 Anti-HCV Value 0.25 S/CO
2023-07-24 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-07-24 Anti-HBc-Value 6.92 S/CO
2023-07-24 Anti-HBs 7.37 mIU/mL
2023-07-24 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-07-24 HBsAg (Value) 0.27 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-19 PD-L1 28.8
  • Cellblock No. S2024-14775
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): >= 50%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 73
• 2024-05-20 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: SCC of Lt buccal mucosa with lip invasion, cT2N2bM0, stage IVA on 2023/07/25, s/p induction with disease progression. Now ycT4aN1M0 according to MRI on 2023/12/26. status during CCRT
  • Findings:
    • Diffuse thickening and enhancement of upper and lower buccal mucosa, upper lip and soft tissue of left cheek, progressive as compared with MRI on 20231226.
    • Swelling and striation appearance of subcutaneous tissue at anterior lower neck.
    • Mucosal thickening and fluid accumulation in left maxillary sinus.
  • IMP:
    • C/W left buccal cancer s/p CCRT, progressive change as compared with MRI on 20231226.
• 2024-05-16 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Duodenal ulcers, bulb and SDA
    • Esophageal mucosal lesion, about 25-30cm, s/p biopsy.
    • Esophageal diverticulum, 30cm and 40cm below incisors.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-05-12 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Severe wall edema of gastric antrum and duodenum with adjacent fatty infiltrates and regional lymph nodes enlargement. Nature?
    • R/O distal esophageal diverticulum.
    • Fibrotic infitrates in right upper lung.
    • Tree-in-bud infiltrates in right upper lung.
• 2024-05-12 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • L2 compression fracture.
  • Disc space narrowing at L5-1.
  • S/P hip arthroplasty, bilateral.
• 2024-05-03 PD-L1 22C3
  • Cellblock No. S2023-14775
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 40%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 45
• 2023-12-29 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the left lower lip, left lower gingivobuccal mucosa and adjacent mandible, compatible with primary malignancy of the oral cavity.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a left neck level IIa lymph node. A metastic lymph node may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some left neck level I lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? metastases?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some right neck level I lymph nodes. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism around bilateral hip prostheses. Post-operative change may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG uptake/accumulation in bilateral masticatory muscles and colon. Physiological FDG uptake/accumulation may show this picture. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2023-12-26 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Oralcavity
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:4a N:1 M:0 STAGE:____
• 2023-07-26 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the left 5th rib, and increased activity in bilateral femurs, tibiae, and left ankle, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting folllow-up with bone scan in 3 months of rinvestigation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, L-S junction, bilateral shoulders, and hips.
• 2023-07-26 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Lower lip, left, incisional biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and subtle stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident. Tumor necrosis with bacterial colonies can be found also.
• 2023-07-25 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • Tumor mass in left low lip and left buccal region, up to 33 mm.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor.
    • Multiple enlarged LNs in left level I-II space, some of them clustered.
    • No evident bony destructive lesion.
  • IMP:
    • Left buccal and low lip CA, T2N2bMx stage IVA.
• 2023-07-14 Ribs Bilat
  • fractures at left 2nd and 5th ribs
• 2023-07-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly
• 2023-04-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly
  • Suggestion:
    • patient told he has HBV and loss f/u
    • suggest f/u q3m
• 2023-03-17 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • The NCV study showed (1) Prolonged distal motor latency in most sampled nerves. (2) Decreased CMAP amplitude in bilateral median and bilateral peroneal nerves. (3) Slowing motor and sensory conduction velocity in most sampled nerves.
    • The F wave study showed prolonged latency in most sampled nerves.
    • The H reflex study showed both prolonged.
    • The QST study showed abnormal heat and cold sensation in lower limb.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest sensorimotor polyneuropathy and small fiber disease. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2022-11-23 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • Slowing of motor conduction velocities diffusely. Prolonged distal motor latency in left median nerve. Reduce CMAP amplitude in left median and left peroneal nerves. No pick-up in left peroneal nerve.
    • Slowing of motor conduction velocities in left median and left sural nerves
    • The F wave was prolonged in keft median and left ulnar nerve. No pick-up in left peroneal nerve
    • H refelx: prolonged bilaterally
    • The QST study showed abnormal cold threshold test in right lower limbs
  • The abnormal NCS study may suggest mixed sensorimotor polyneuropathyand severe left peroneal nerve neuropathy. The QST study may suggest small fiber disease. Advice clinical correlation
• 2022-11-21 CT - abdomen
  • Abdoeminal and chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
  • Findings:
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Dilated esophagus with out-poutching at lower third esophagus is found. Diverticulum or othere is considered.
    • Swelling of the cecum, ascending colon is found. Colitis is consideed.
• 2022-11-21 CXR
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • A mass-like lesion in the left retrocardiac region, abutting the hemidiaphgram due to hiatal hernia or L/3 esophageal diverticulum
  • old fracture of many ribs
• 2022-11-21 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Large esophageal diverticulum, lower esophagus, with focal erosive mucosa
    • Superficial gastritis
    • Deformed prepyloric antrum
    • Suspected Duodenal ulcer scar, bulb, AW
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Neither active bleeder nor bloody substance was identified in this exam
    • Correlate with the clinical data. Survey other bleeding source, such as LGI bleeding.

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-18 ~ 2024-07-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, plan to receive Q2W chemotherapy with 5-FU/oral Hydroxyurea (11 dose), but hyperkalemia was noted, adequate N/S IVF was given and Kalimate 5gm/pk 1pk PO QD for correction.
    • After electrolyte correction, he receive Q2W chemotherapy with 5-FU (800mg/m2 for 5 days)/oral Hydroxyurea (total 11 dose) on 2024/06/26~7/1.
    • Sent PD-L1 28-8, pending.
    • Pain control shift to Morphine 15mg/tab 1# PO Q8H, Morphine 10mg/mL/amp 5mg IVD PRNQ6H for pain control.
    • Due to difficulty in oral administration, Duregiges 12mcg/h, 2.1mg/2 patches was used to control pain.
    • Acute kidney injury with N/S hydration was given.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • Hypertension with Cardiolol 10mg/tab 1# PO BID and Norvasc 5mg/tab 1# PO QD.
    • Cirrhosis of liver with alcohol withdrawal syndrome, was treated with Anxiedin 0.5mg/tab 1# PO TID, Kentamin 1# PO QD was given.
    • Gout with Feburic F.C 80mg/tab 1# PO QD.
    • Pariet F.C 20mg/tab 1# PO QDAC for Duodenal ulcer.
    • Wound care with Lido Jelly 2%, 30mL/tube use. Consulted dentistry for evaluation, suggest oral wound care with wet dressing impregnated with metronidazole.
    • Imperan 10mg/2mL/amp 1amp IVD Q8H, Bisadyl supp 10mg/pill 2pill RECT QD and LACTUL 666mg/mL, 60mL/bot 15ml PO TID for constipation relief.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/07/02 and OPD followed up later.       
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID
    • morphine 15mg 1# PRNQ6H if VAS > 3
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Durogesic (fentanyl 12ug/h, 2.1mg/patch) 2# Q3D EXT
    • Parmason Gargle Soln (chlorhexidine) BID GAR
    • Lido Jelly (lidocaine 2%) QD EXT
• 2024-06-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • schedule admission for C/T with HDFL +/- hydroxyurea
    • Port-A flush Q3M, next in 2024-08
• 2023-08-16 SOAP Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery He ChengHan
  • P: The subsequent chemotherapy was arranged by Dr. Xia HeXiong from the Hematology-Oncology department. Oral UFUR
  • Prescription
    • UFT (tegafur 100mg, uracil 224mg) 2# BID
• 2023-08-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • 24 hours CCr, audiometry, 5-FU in D5W
    • Refer to CS Chief Hsieh for Port-A implantation
• 2023-07-24 ~ 2023-08-01 POMR Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery He ChengHan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of left lower gingiva and lower lip, cT2N2bM0, cstage IVA
    • Inflammatory conditions of jaws
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Cirrhosis of liver
    • Splenomegaly
    • Gout, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Functional dyspepsia
    • Functional intestinal disorder
  • CC
    • I had PROTRUDING mass lesion of my left lower lip for 1+ months.
  • Present illness
    • According to his statement, the present illness should be traced back to 1+ moths. This 54 year-old male patient, he felt an unhealed and protruding mass lesion of his left lower lip. He did not pay attention to it it in the beginning. Until he FOUND OUT THE MASS on his left lower lip KEPT GROWING and it because much more painful and swelling than it was. He visited to our oral & Maxillary clinic on 2023/07/17, which mouth finding showed protruding, ulcerative mass of left lower lip with induration, more than 2.5cm large. No palpable neck mass was palpated. Suspected malignancy of left lower gingiva and lower lip was impressed. After we had adequately explained the finding and treatment plans to the patient. He was admitted to ward for tumor survery and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we had arrange physcial examination was done and hyperkalemia (K+ 6.6 mmol/L) was found. RI infusion, hydration and Kalimate were prescribed. Incisional biopsy of left mandibular gingiva under local anesthesia on 2023/07/25. The pathology report showed squamous cell carcinoma. Then we had arrange tumor survey for him. The nasopharynx MRI showed tumor mass in left low lip and left buccal region, up to 33 mm, cT2N2bM0, cstage IVA. Abdomen sona showed liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly. Whole body bone scan no evidence of distance metastasis. Another, his Anti-HBc(+) with cirrhosis. Due to the result of tumor work-up, we had consulted GI men and oncologist. We had well explained patient`s treatment plans in the future to patient and his family.
    • Complicated extraction of tooth 37, 38 and sent for pathological examination under local anesthesia on 2023/08/01. kept antibiotic agent and analegsic agent were prescribed. Ice packing and cool soft diet was educated.
    • Because of his general condition were stable, he was discharged and OPD follow up.
  • Discharge Prescription
    • UFT (tegafur 100mg, uracil 224mg) 2# BID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# Q4H
    • amoxicillin 250mg 2# Q8H
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) QD GAR
• 2023-07-17 SOAP Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery He ChengHan
  • S
    • The patient mentioned that the swelling of the lower left lip only started in the last two weeks.
    • betel nut chweing: more than 20 years, on and off
    • PH: anemia under iron Tx; left ribs fx
    • Allergy: keto
  • O
    • Protruding, ulcerative mass of left lower lip with induration, more than 2.5cm large
    • no palpable neck mass was palpated
    • tooth 36 severe attrition, dentinal hypersensitivity was noted.
    • Panoramic findings:
      • Missing: 13
      • Impaction: nil
      • Crown and Bridge: 14
      • Caries: nil
      • Periodontal condition: chronic periodontitis
    • extensive bony destruction of left posterior mandible
  • Assessment:
    • suspected malignancy of left lower gingiva extenidng to left lower lip
  • Plan:
    • explain the current condition to the patient
    • arrange incisional biopsy
• 2023-06-10 SOAP Neurology Xu BoRen
  • S
    • Alcholism
    • Slow progressive four limb weakness or four since 2022/10
    • arthritis
    • sphincter problem (+)
    • 2023/03/11
      • marked improved of limb weakness, no sphincter problem now
      • need cane to walk
      • The patient doesn’t see the original infectious disease specialist and wants me to prescribe the medication from there.
    • 2023/03/24
      • stable, no further weakness
    • 2023/06/10
      • stable
  • O
    • 2023/03/11 Suggest GI OPD for gall bladder or liver disease
  • A/P
    • General weakness, hypo Mg related
    • may taper PPI and Fe next time
  • Prescription x3
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# TID
    • Cardilol (propranolol 10mg) 1# BID
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD
    • Rich (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 20221121 EGD GERD LA-A doudenal ulcer scar
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 0.5# HS
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNBID
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg B12 500ug) 1# QD
• 2023-01-14 SOAP Infectious Disease
  • S
    • Visit for refill medicine as usual.
    • History: alcoholism.
  • P
    • Symptomatic treatment as needed.
  • Prescription
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# QID
    • Cardiolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# BID
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 20221121 EGD GERD LA-A doudenal ulcer scar
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 0.5# HS
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQD
• 2018-01-11 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Diagnosis
    • Gout, unspecified [M10.9]
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome [G56.00]
    • Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without haemorrhage or perforation [K27.9]
    • Essential hypertention, unspecified [I10]
    • Unspecified inflammatory polyarthropathy [M06.4]
  • Prescription
    • colchicine 0.5mg 1# QD
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQD
• 2017-11-04 SOAP Rheumatology and Immunology
  • S
    • acute urticaria after medication from ER (for SOB)
    • HBV told(?)
    • Crea:1.5->1.2->1.4
    • UA:5.8
    • ANA(-)RF(-)CCP(-)B27(-)
    • alcoholism
    • susp. drug allergy
    • steroid contraindicated due to possible HBV carrier
    • suggest hold current medication
    • suggest ER visit if necessary
    • suggest avoid alcohol
  • O
    • Drug allergy: NSAID, PCN
    • PH: gout? RA? (erosion?)
  • Diagnosis
    • Allergic urticaria [L50.0]
  • Prescription
    • Sinbaby Lotion (zinc oxide, diphenhydramine, dibucaine hydrochloride, dl-camphor) BID TOPI
    • Welizen (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Kefen KFT112 (ketotifen 1mg) 1# HS
    • Estimin (ebastine 5mg) 1# BID

[consultation]

• 2023-09-13 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • This 54 year-old male patient had gout, GERD, HTN, liver cirrhosis, probably due to hepatitis B and hyperkalemia due to possible acute kidney injury. He had suffered from squamous cell carcinoma of left cT2N2bM0, cstage IVA. He had consulted for hospice combined care. Thanks !!
  • A
    • A 54 year-old male, case of terminal stage of squamous cell carcinoma of left mandibular gingiva (cT2N2bM0, cstage IVA), liver cirrhosis, hepatitis B and hyperkalemia due to possible acute kidney injury.
    • IPP held on 9/13 and had discussed about further treatment plan with patient and his family.
    • Patient decided try agressive treatment.
    • We will arrange hospice combine care and follow up his condition.
    • Indication: left mandibular gingiva squamous cell carcinoma
    • Plan: hospice combined care
• 2023-08-23 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This 54 year-old male patient, diagnosis was Squamous cell carcinoma of left lower gingiva extenidng to left lower lip, cT2N2bM0, Stage IVA.
    • PH:
      • Liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly and irregular follow up GI clinic.
      • Hypertension
      • Gout
      • Peptic ulcer and acute cholecystitis
      • Bilateral carpel tunnel syndrome, status post relased over left side on 2015/09/08
      • Right THR on 2007/11/15, status post closed reduction on 2009/10/04, 2010/06/11, 2010/06/26, 2010/07/20, 2010/11/29, 2012/01/30, 2012/03/14 and 2012/04/10 due to dislocation
    • For poor renal function and hyperkalemia was noted, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • Based on our medical record, he developed acute kidney injury when he was found to have hyperkalemia during his previous visit on 7/14. Over the course of hospitalization recently (7/24-8/1), his blood tests showed elevated levels of creatinine and potassium.
    • This time, blood test showed hyperkalemia and slightly elevated creatinine and BUN levels (not obtained on the same day)
      • 2023-08-23 Creatinine 1.29 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-08-23 K(Potassium) 4.6 mmol/L
        
      • 2023-08-23 K(Potassium) 4.3 mmol/L
        
      • 2023-08-22 K(Potassium) 5.0 mmol/L
        
      • 2023-08-22 K(Potassium) 5.9 mmol/L
        
      • 2023-08-22 K(Potassium) 5.0 mmol/L
        
      • 2023-08-21 K(Potassium) 6.2 mmol/L
        
      • 2023-08-21 BUN 29 mg/dL
        
    • Our impressions are as follows:
      • Hyperkalemia due to possible acute kidney injury
    • Our advices are as follows:
      • Record daily I/O and BW
      • Review current medications, avoid nephrotoxic agents (e.g. NSAID) and medications that cause hyperkalemia (e.g. Spironolactone)
      • Follow up serum potassium levels closely at least QD, and monitor for typical EKG changes of hyperkalemia
      • If follow up serum K remains elevated, perform the following survey:
        • Urine K, Osm, Cre, Na (to evaluate urine K excretion and distal Na delivery)
        • Serum K, Osm, Cre (to evaluate TTKG)
      • Please be assured that we will continue to follow up on this patient. Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance. Thank you.
• 2023-07-28 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
    • This is a 55-year-old male patient suffering from malignant tumor of left lower lip and was admitted to our ward for further managment on 2023/07/24.
    • After admitted, biopsy was done and showed moderately-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.
    • Nasopharynx MRI revealed left buccal and low lip CA, T2N2bMx stage IVA.
    • However, based on our clinical examination, mandibular bone invasion was highly suspected, thus the staging might be cT4aN2bM0, stage IVA.
    • After discussing with the patient and his family, neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery is preferred.
    • Thus, we need your expertise for further management of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for the patient. Thanks for your time
  • A
    • This 55 year old man is a case Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated of left lower lip, cT2N2bM0, stage IVA, Liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly, Hypertension, Gout, Peptic ulcer, ACKD, and anti HBc positive. We are consulted for neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
    • Pathology show
      • Lower lip, left, incisional biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
      • The specimen submitted consists of three pieces of gray-tan soft tissue, measuring up to 1.0 x 0.4 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
      • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and subtle stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident. Tumor necrosis with bacterial colonies can be found also.
    • Suggestion:
      • Adequate hydration for AKI with hyperkalemia
      • Antibiotic for bacterial colonies found at pathology
      • Arrange our OPD after discharge. We had well explaint to patient about high risk of chemotherapy due to cirrhosis underline and renal insuffiency.
• 2023-07-28 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • This 54 year-old male patient, had suffered from unhealed and protruding mass lesion of his left lower lip for 1+ months ago. Suspected malignancy of left lower gingiva and lower lip was impressed, he was admitted to ward for further management. However, his abdomen sona showed liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly. Anti-Hbc reactive, value 6.92, Anti-Hbs (-) and HbsAg (-). We need your further evaluation and suggestion.
  • A
    • S: 54 years old man was admitted for oral cancer and preoperation survey. However, due to Anti-HBc(+) under cirrhosis, we are consulted.
    • O
      • conscious: clear
      • chest: smooth breath pattern
      • abdomen: soft and flat
      • Lab
        • 2023-07-24 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
          
        • 2023-07-24 Anti-HBs 7.37 mIU/mL
          
        • 2023-07-24 Anti-HBc Reactive
        • 2023-07-24 HBsAg Nonreactive
          
        • 2023-07-24 PT 10.4 sec
          
        • 2023-07-24 S-GOT/AST 27 U/L
          
        • 2023-07-24 S-GPT/ALT 9 U/L
          
        • 2023-07-24 Bilirubin total 0.52 mg/dL
          
      • 2023-07-14 abdominal echo Diagnosis: Liver cirrhosis, with splenomegaly
    • impression
      • Occult HBV infection
      • Liver cirrhosis, probably due to hepatitis B
      • Left buccal and low lip CA, T2N2bMx stage IVA, pending pathology
    • suggestion
      • The prophylactive antiviral treatment of HBV is indicated during the chemotherapy
      • GI OPD follow-up is indicated for the condition of liver cirrhosis
      • Contact us to prescribe the antiviral agent when the chemotherapy is to be launched
• 2023-07-14 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • no fever
    • no vomiting
    • left chest pain after contusion accidentally (when moving things) noted in recent one week
    • left toothache and lip swelling noted for 2~3 weeks
    • PH: anemia under iron supplement Tx; left ribs fx
    • Allergy: keto
  • A
    • This 54-year-old-man took blood test today, and was sent to ER due to hyperkalemia. The ER found that the patient has a protruding mass on his lower lip.
      • General codition: HTN, HBV??
      • Alcholism, Betal nut and cigarette history for 20~30 years, have quitted for 6 months.
    • S: I have swelling over lower lip for 3~4 weeks, there’s no pain at all. I have pain over my lower left tooth.
    • O:
      • Protruding, ulcerative mass of left lower lip with induration
      • tooth 36 severe attrition, dentinal hypersensitivity was noted.
      • lab data:
        • CRP 2.8 mg/dL
          
        • K(Potassium) 6.8 mmol/L
          
        • WBC 8.51 x10^3/uL
          
    • A:
      • Unspecified soft tissue tumor of lower left lip, highly sespect oral cancer
      • Pulpitits of tooth 36 due to attrition
    • P:
      • Physical examination. Explain the findings to the patient and his wife.
      • Please contact us after the patient’s general condition is stable.
• 2022-11-25 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • This is a 50-year-old man with previous history of gout, GERD, HTN, and right ulnar styloid fracture.
    • The patient developed general weakness for one month, and the weakness got even worse in the past two weeks.
    • He is a alcoholism, generalized tremor was found, we consulted Neurologist for alcoholic tremor, they suggested check TSH, Free T4, CK and arrange NCV.
    • We added Cardiolol PO and Ativan po for irritable and tremor. He also has visual hallucination for recent days. We need your expertise and evaluation! Thanks a lot!
  • A
    • Psychiatric impression:
      • Acute agitated state
      • r/o Acute delirium
      • r/o Alcohol dependence with withdrawal
    • Symptoms and course:

      • This is a 50 y/o male patient with underlying alcoholism, gout, GERD. He was admitted this time under the impression of: UGI bleeding, cellulitis of foot, and colitis of ascending colon and cecum, the patient was admitted for further evaluation and management. We were consulted for the irritable mood and suspect visual hallucination at night.

      • According to the patient and his wife: A 50-year-old male, living with his wife and son, was a logistics driver for over 10 years and has no history of psychiatric treatment. He left his job a month ago, stating that he resigned due to disagreements with his supervisor. He began social drinking in high school, and over time, the amount and strength of alcohol consumed gradually increased. He now drinks 350ml bottles of sorghum liquor, 1-2 bottles daily. When not drinking, he experiences cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and when drunk, he talks nonsense and reports seeing strange things.

      • The patient and his family indicate that about three weeks ago, after leaving his job, he resolved to stop drinking. He claims that he has not touched alcohol since that day (though his account is somewhat inconsistent). He has been staying at home feeling gloomy, depressed, and irritable, but denies having suicidal thoughts. His wife notes that he was mentally clear during this period but started feeling general weakness before admission to the hospital. After admission, he exhibited irritability, restlessness, incoherent speech, and possible visual hallucinations.

      • Upon visit, he showed mild muddy spirit, limited orientation to time, people and place, rather stable mood. Coherant but sometimes irrelevant speech. Currently denied suicide ideation, denied hallucination. Poor memory function for years. Confabulation(+/-), nystagmus(+), unsteady gait, withdrawal symptom(+): tremor, palpitation.

    • Suggestion:
      • Check and correct underlying cause for the delirium: Infectin, anemia, electrolyte imbalance, blood gas, ammonia, pain, urine retention…
      • Utapine (25mg) 1# HS for the agitation and VH at night; Anxicam 0.5amp IM PRNQ6H if noted still irritable
      • Adequate IVF support, add B-complex IV 1amp QD , can gradually switch to thiamine PO 2# QD
      • Anxiedin 1# QID to reduce the withdrawal symptoms, gradually tapper anxiedin if showed improved autonomic hyperarousal signs (hypertension and tachycardia)
      • Arrange brain CT for evaluation
      • Maintain daylight exposure and activity during the day, reduce noise and light at night, and reposition frequently.
      • Arrange PSY OPD follow up
• 2022-11-22 Neurology
  • Q
    • This is a 50-year-old man with previous history of gout, GERD, HTN, alcoholism and right ulnar styloid fracture.
    • The patient developed general weakness for one month, and the weakness got even worse in the past two weeks. Generalized limbs tremor was found. Erythenatous change with mild tenderness over left ankle and foot was note. Laboratory data showed leukocytosis, normocytic anemia, and stool OB 3+. Gastrscopy showed suspected duodenal ulcer and large esophageal diverticulum. Abdominal CT revealed esophageal diverticulum colitis of ascending colon and cecum.
    • Due to generalized limbs tremor and weakness, we need your expertise and evaluation! Thanks a lot!
  • A
    • O
      • CN: intact
      • MP: RU:4+ RL:4- LU:4+ LL:4-
      • Bil action tremor was noted for more then one year
    • Imp:
      • general weakness, cause to be determined
      • bil hand action tremor, r/o alcoholic tremor, r/o essential tremor
    • Suggestion:
      • Check CK, TSH and free T4
      • Arrange NCV (upper and lower limbs, both sensory and motor, F wave, H refelx, QST)
      • may try propranolol #1 BID for action tremor if no contraindication such as asthma or bradycardia

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-26 - fluorouracil 800mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5 + hydroxyurea 1000mg PO Q12H D1-5

• 2024-02-22 - carboplatin AUC 2 170mg D5W 250mL 1hr + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-02-08 - carboplatin AUC 2 170mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-02-01 - carboplatin AUC 2 170mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-01-25 - carboplatin AUC 2 170mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-01-18 - carboplatin AUC 2 170mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-01-10 - carboplatin AUC 2 170mg D5W 250mL 1hr (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-12-22 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-2 (TPF Q3W. Carbo AUC 1.5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-11-18 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-2 (TPF Q3W. Carbo AUC 1.5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-11-16 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-2 (TPF Q3W. Carbo AUC 1.5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-11-11 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 150mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-2 (TPF Q3W. Carbo AUC 1.5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-10-14 - docetaxel 30mg/m2 45mg NS 150mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-2 (TPF Q3W. Carbo AUC 1.5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-09-22 - ………………………………. carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-2 (TPF Q3W. no taxel; Carbo AUC 1.5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-09-15 - ………………………………. carboplatin AUC 3 100mg NS 100mL 2hr + fluorouracil 750mg/m2 1000mg D5W 500mL 24hr (TPF Q3W. no taxel; CrCl 47 Carbo AUC 1.5; 5FU C1 24hr)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-08-22 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 0mg NS 250mL 1hr + cisplatin 40mg/m2 0mg NS 500mL + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 0mg NS 500mL 46hr (TPF Q3W) [TEMP] (not conducted)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2

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2023-11-20

[hyperkalemia episodes]

Episodes of hyperkalemia have occurred several times in the past 5 months. During this period, the highest recorded serum creatinine level was 1.8mg/dL, and the eGFR consistently remained above 40 mL/min/1.73m^2, suggesting that the kidneys should still have the capacity to excrete excess potassium.

• 2023-11-20 K(Potassium) 4.7 mmol/L
• 2023-11-16 K(Potassium) 4.1 mmol/L
• 2023-11-13 K(Potassium) 4.2 mmol/L
• 2023-11-10 K(Potassium) 4.9 mmol/L
• 2023-11-07 K(Potassium) 5.9 mmol/L *
• 2023-10-13 K(Potassium) 4.8 mmol/L
• 2023-10-11 K(Potassium) 5.9 mmol/L *
• 2023-10-03 K(Potassium) 6.6 mmol/L ***
• 2023-09-20 K(Potassium) 3.4 mmol/L
• 2023-09-13 K(Potassium) 3.9 mmol/L
• 2023-09-12 K(Potassium) 6.0 mmol/L **
• 2023-09-11 K(Potassium) 5.9 mmol/L *
• 2023-09-06 K(Potassium) 5.6 mmol/L *
• 2023-08-25 K(Potassium) 4.2 mmol/L
• 2023-08-24 K(Potassium) 4.3 mmol/L
• 2023-08-23 K(Potassium) 4.5 mmol/L
• 2023-08-23 K(Potassium) 4.6 mmol/L
• 2023-08-23 K(Potassium) 4.3 mmol/L
• 2023-08-22 K(Potassium) 5.0 mmol/L
• 2023-08-22 K(Potassium) 5.9 mmol/L *
• 2023-08-22 K(Potassium) 5.0 mmol/L
• 2023-08-21 K(Potassium) 6.2 mmol/L **
• 2023-07-25 K(Potassium) 5.0 mmol/L
• 2023-07-24 K(Potassium) 6.0 mmol/L **
• 2023-07-24 K(Potassium) 6.6 mmol/L ***
• 2023-07-14 K(Potassium) 4.5 mmol/L
• 2023-07-14 K(Potassium) 5.3 mmol/L
• 2023-07-14 K(Potassium) 6.8 mmol/L ***

Upon reviewing the patient’s recent medication history, it was found that olmesartan, a component of Sevikar, could be a potential cause of hyperkalemia, especially considering the patient’s risk factors such as renal dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, concurrent use of potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, and/or potassium-containing salts. Sevikar has already been discontinued. Additionally, propranolol, which is currently being used, has been sporadically reported in post-marketing studies to be associated with hyperkalemia, although it is considered a less likely cause.

Could hypoaldosteronism be a potential cause in this case?

2023-11-09

[reconciliation]

On 2023-10-18, this patient just refilled his repeat prescription for a 28-day supply of MgO, lansoprazole, sennoside, Kentamin, sodium ferrous citrate, propranolol, febuxostat, quetiapine fumarate, lorazepam. No discrepancies have been found with these medications currently in use.

[alcohol abstinence]

Abstaining from alcohol is the foundation of managing alcohol-associated cirrhosis. This abstinence has been linked to improvements in fibrosis, as well as lower hepatic venous pressure gradients.

Lab tests (2023-11-07) revealed normal AST, ALT, and total bilirubin levels. If the cirrhosis worsens and becomes decompensated, Baraclude (entecavir 1mg) may be a viable treatment option.

2023-08-22

[reconciliation]

Recent MCV and MCH levels have consistently been on the upper end of their normal range, suggesting that iron deficiency anemia is less probable. The ongoing use of the iron supplement Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) may be reduced.

• 2023-08-21 MCV 92.3 fL

• 2023-07-24 MCV 93.0 fL

• 2023-07-14 MCV 92.6 fL

• 2023-06-10 MCV 92.3 fL

• 2023-08-21 MCH 31.0 pg

• 2023-07-24 MCH 30.6 pg

• 2023-07-14 MCH 30.2 pg

• 2023-06-10 MCH 30.6 pg

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[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2023-07-22 ~ 2023-07-28 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung with multiple brain metastasis pStage IVB, pT2aN1M1c, ECOG:1.
    • Viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma, with prescribed Vemlidy since 2023/07/27.
    • Hypertension.
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
    • Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
    • Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease
    • Pyogenic granuloma
  • CC
    • admisison for Dabrafenib + Trametinib, may add VEGF inhibitor, CEA
  • Present illness
    • BRAF V600E ==> Dabrafenib + Trametinib.
    • Under the diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung with multiple brain metastasis ypStage IVB, ypT2aN1M1c, She was admitted for Dabrafenib + Trametinib, may add VEGF inhibitor, CEA further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, MDI with Symbicort and Spiriva for lung function. Mycomb plus Fusidic for pyogenic granuloma on bil toenails. Follow laboratory data include CEA and chest film was performed.
    • TKI with Trametinib 30# by self-paid on 07/24, start Trametinib 1# QDAC on 07/25.
    • Start chemotherapy with C1 Cyramza 300mg (charge) on 07/26.
    • GI was consulted for HBV(+) and added Vemlidy as suggestion since 07/27.
    • Abdomen echo was arranged on 07/27, disclosed Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed. There were no fever, dyspnea, chest tightness, productive cough, purulent of sputum, appetite change with poor oral intake, nausea or vomiting noted after chemotherpy. She was discharged on 07/28 on relative stable condition and further OPD followed up was recommended.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Antica Syrup (orciprenaline, bromhexine, doxylamine) 10mL TID 7D
    • Deflam-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 7D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC 14D
• 2023-06-02 ~ 2023-06-20 POMR Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung with multiple brain metastasis ypStage IVB, ypT2aN1M1c status post Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery right upper lobe lobectomy + pneumolysis + lymph node sampling on 2022/06/27
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
    • Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
    • Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease
  • CC
    • Admision for brain MRI, PET, bone scan, CT guide biopsy or chest surgery for tissue, NGS
  • Present illness
    • Under the impression of RUL lung invasive NSCLC with brain metastasis, she was admitted for lung cancer survey, brain MRI, PET, bone scan, CT guide biopsy or chest surgery for tissue, NGS.
    • PET scan first for total body survey for possible metastasis. If definite LAPs, we will consulteed chest surgery for lymphnode excision, the sample will sent of NGS.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, re-staging as below brain MRI reveal regression cerebral nodules.
    • Whole body PET reported a right supraclavicular lymph node, in the right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in some right mediastinal lymph nodes.
    • Bone scan showed Increased activity in the sacrum and right S-I joint.
    • We consulted CS man will arrange Right VAT for Biopsy on 6/12.
    • Dermalogist consulted for Paronychia and cryotherapy complete.
    • VATS RLL wedge + RUL wedge was arrange smoothly on 06/14.
    • Painkiller with diclofenac plus Ketorolac prn was given.
    • MDI with symbicort + Spiriva for COPD treatment.Chest tube removal on 6/19.
    • Connect NGS tissue for genetic mutation survey on 6/20.
    • As present, stable vital sign and condition.She will discharge on 2023-06-20 then CS, CM OPD for further management.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 9D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 5mL TID 9D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 9D
• 2023-05-29 SOAP Chest Medicine Huang JunYao
  • S:
    • admision for brain MRI, PET, bone scan, CT guide biopsy or chest surgery for tissue, NGS
  • A:
    • NSCLC stage II ( ? ) w/o Op on targeted therapy since 2018.10 ( then QOD ) at NTUH & brain mets in June 2022. s/p Giotrif and tagrisso therapy with tumor progression
  • Plan
    • C/T with CDDP + alimta
    • arrange PET scan
• 2023-05-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription
    • Tagrisso (osimertinib 80mg) 1# QD 6D
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 5mL TID 7D
• 2023-04-19, -03-22 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Wan XiangLin
  • Prescription
    • Tagrisso (osimertinib 80mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-12-27, -12-13,-11-15, -11-01, -10-18, -10-04, -09-19, -09-05, -08-23, -07-11 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
    • fusidic acid BID EXT
• 2022-09-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • O: It’s puzzled that NHI grant approval of Tagrisso at this patient
  • Prescription
    • Tagrisso (osimertinib 80mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Sodicon (dextromethorphan 15mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-08-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • Prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 28D
    • Tagrisso (osimertinib 80mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2022-07-11 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
• 2022-06-26 ~ 2022-07-06 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung with multiple brain metastasis ypStage IVB, ypT2aN1M1c status post Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery right upper lobe lobectomy + pneumolysis + lymph node sampling on 2022/06/27
    • Subacute dermatitis
    • Pyogenic granuloma
  • CC
    • NSCLC (found 2018 in NTUH) with brain metastasis (found 2022) under Afatinib 40mg QDAC (since 2018), consult for multiple brain metastasis.        
  • Present illness
    • This 54 year old female patinet with underlying disease of NSCLC (found 2018 in NTUH) with brain metastasis (found 2022) under Afatinib 40mg QDAC (since 2018). She was previously treated in NTUH. This time she went to our OPD for help due to multiple brain metastasis.
    • Past history suggest: smoking(-), family history of lung canacer(-).
    • CXR showed subtle nodular increased opacity over medial RUL.
    • CT done on 2022/06/16 suggested right upper lobe lung cancer with pleura meta.
    • Brain MRI showed multiple brain metastasis.
    • According to the patient, there is no related symptoms including chest tightness, productive coughing, bloody sputum or other discomfort instead of body weight loss 4-5 kg in recent half year.
    • After discussing with the patient and her family on the benefits of surgical treatment as well as subsequent risks and possible complications.
    • Under the impression of RUL lung invasive NSCLC with brain metastasis, she was admitted for VATS RUL lobectomy + pneumolysis + LN sampling on 2022/06/27 for EGRF T790M mutation test.        
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op assessment was done. Operation of video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection and lymph node dissection was performed smoothly on 2022-06-27. No complication was noted.
    • Prophylactic antibiotics was prescribed for 1 day. Right chest tube with LPS -18 cmH2O was done. Chest tube was removed on 2022-07-05. She was discharged under stable hemodynamics and OPD follow up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Zofran (onansetron 8mg) 1# QD 5D
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# Q6H if pain
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT
• 2022-06-24 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • S: Mild nausea after RT. symptoms: headache. vomit due to target therapy.
  • O: 2022-06-17~ RT to the whole brain: 15 Gy/ 6 fx.
• 2022-06-23 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • S
    • Pyogenic granuloma on bil toenails for wks, severe painful and bleeding(+) after TKI
    • Heavy scaling over erythematous patchs on scalp, and eyelid and nasolabial fold with moderate itching
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
• 2022-06-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • S: Dexa 4mg PO QD ( 3 wk ) on 6/21 22.
  • Prescription
    • Alcos-Anal Oint (sodium oleate) BID EXT
    • Zofran (ondansetron 8mg) 1# QD 7D
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 21D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD 21D
• 2022-06-14 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • S: for palliative brain irradiation. symptoms: headache. vomit due to target therapy.
  • O: Brain mets Dx on 6/7 22. by brain MRI (6/14 22)
  • Plan: CT-simulation will be arranged on 6/16. Plan to deliver 17.5 Gy/ 7 fx to the whole brain. Then boost the gross metastatic brain tumor to 37.5 Gy/ 15 fx.
• 2022-06-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • S
    • EGFR mutation test (2018-10-11): positive.
    • On Afatinib since 2018.10.
    • will consult Dr Wang YuNong for brain R/T
    • will chest CT to identify recurrent lesion (6/14 22).
  • Prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 14D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Giotrif (afatinib 40mg) 1# QDAC 14D
• 2022-06-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • 54 y/o female, a pt of NSCLC stage II ( ? ) w/o Op on targeted therapy since 2018.10 ( then QOD ) at NTUH & brain mets in June 2022.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-06-14
  • Op Method:
    • VATS RLL wedge + RUL wedge
  • Finding:
    • Multiple nodules were noted over right lung field and pleura.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.
• 2022-06-27
  • Op Method:
    • VATS RUL lobectomy + pneumolysis + LN sampling.
  • Finding:
    • One solid nodular lesion was noted over RUL, S3, size about 1.8cm in diameter. Previous pleural seeding was also noted. Diffuse adhesion was also noted over the whole right pleural cavity.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-17 - amivantamab 350mg NS 240mL 12hr

  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-07-16 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-07-15 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-06-20 - amivantamab 350mg NS 240mL 12hr

  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-19 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-06-18 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-05-28 - amivantamab 350mg NS 240mL 12hr

  • methylprednisolone 40mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-24 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-05-23 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-04-10 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-04-09 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-03-11 - ipilimumab 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-03-09 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-03-08 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2024-01-19 - ipilimumab 50mg NS 50mL 30min

• 2024-01-18 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2024-01-17 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-12-19 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2023-12-18 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-11-17 - nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr

• 2023-11-16 - ramucirumab 500mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-10-16 - ramucirumab 300mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-08-21 - ramucirumab 300mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

• 2023-07-26 - ramucirumab 300mg NS 250mL 1.5hr

  • dexamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 50mL

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2024-07-18

[dermatologic side effects in in the patient on “amivantamab”, nivolumab, and ramucirumab]

The patient has developed a skin rash while on the regimen including amivantamab, nivolumab, and ramucirumab. Each of these drugs has documented dermatologic side effects:

• Amivantamab: Known to cause skin rash, including acneiform dermatitis, pruritus, and xeroderma. Severe rashes such as grade 3, paronychia, and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been observed. The median time to rash onset is 14 days, with a wide range of 1 to 276 days.
• Nivolumab: Associated with various immune-mediated rashes, including severe conditions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Other cutaneous toxicities include skin rash, pruritus, and lichenoid dermatitis. Dermatologic toxicity typically appears between 2.8 to 6.1 weeks after treatment initiation.
• Ramucirumab: Reported to cause skin rash in 4% of patients.

Given the overlapping potential for dermatologic side effects from all three medications, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of the rash. Our dermatologist recommended Sinpharderm (urea) and tetracycline for external use on 2024-07-10 as potential therapies that may effectively alleviate patient discomfort.

Amivantamab Dermatologic Toxicity Management

• Grade 1: Initiate supportive care. Reassess after 2 weeks.
• Grade 2: Initiate supportive care. Reassess after 2 weeks. If rash does not improve, consider dose reduction.
• Grade 3: Withhold amivantamab and initiate supportive care. Add oral steroids and consider dermatologic consultation. Upon recovery to ≤ grade 2, resume at reduced dose. If no improvement within 2 weeks, permanently discontinue.
• Grade 4: Permanently discontinue amivantamab.
• Severe Bullous, Blistering, or Exfoliating Skin Conditions (including Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis): Permanently discontinue amivantamab.

The patient is currently using 350 mg, the lowest recommended dose (second dose reduction). There are no lower documented doses. Considering potential risk factors related to dosage, it might be an option temporarily discontinuing the drug and observing if skin symptoms improve. If improvement occurs, reassess the possibility of re-challenge.

700930810

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[exam findings]

• 2024-07-14 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left anterior fascicular block
• 2024-06-24 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-06-04 CXR
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right middle lung is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
  • Superior mediastinal widening
  • Enlargement of left hilum
  • Emphysematous change of upper lung zone
  • Pulmonary fibrosis at bilateral basal lungs is suspected.
• 2024-05-31 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-30 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm, left tonsil and right lung (stage IV).
• 2024-05-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (78 - 36) / 78 = 53.85%
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 61
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dilated LA, septal hypertrophy; LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Trivial MR, trivial TR and trivial PR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-05-29 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — No evidence of lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (20%). M/E ratio = 5:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation with neutrophilia. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No lymphoid aggregates. There is no evidence of lymphoma involvement in CD3 and D20 immunostains. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2024-05-24 Bronchodilator Test
  • Moderate obstructive ventilatory impairment with partial response to BD
• 2024-05-23 CXR erect
  • marked superior mediastinal widening and Enlargement of Rt and hila as well prominent soft-tissue in the neck, causing marrowing of the trachea result from huge tumor or extensive lymph node enlargement
  • emphysematous change of upper lung zone
  • basal lung pulmonary fibrosis
  • moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte
• 2024-05-21 Patho - lymphnode biopsy (Y1)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Lymph node, lower neck, left, sono guide biopsy — Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GC
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: sono guide biopsy
    • Topology: left lower neck
    • Specimen size and number: several pieces, up to 0.4x0.1x0.1 cm
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type:
      • B-cell neoplasms - Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
        
    • Immunohistochemical stain profiles:
      • CK(-), CD56(-), P40(-), Ki-67 index: 90%, CD20(diffuse+), CD3(+ at background T-cells), Bcl-2(+), Bcl-6(+), cyclin D1(-), c-myc(+), MUM-1(+), CD10(-)
• 2024-05-18 CT - chest
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of chest shows:
    • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes, more severe in left neck, bilateral axilla, mediastinum, and pericardial regions.
    • Multiple nodular lesions, up to 2.8cm, in right lung.
    • Emphysema in both lung fields.
  • Impression
    • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes. Suggest further evaluation.
    • Right lung nodules
    • Lung emphysema
    • Suggest further evaluation
• 2024-05-18 Neck soft tissue
  • Prominent soft tissue radiopacity over lower neck
  • Suspect prevertebral soft tissue swelling
• 2024-05-18 CXR
  • Mediastinal widening
  • Right lung nodules
• 2024-05-18 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-02-26 SONO - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Parenchymal renal disease
    • Simple cyst, right
• 2023-05-23 SONO - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Bilateral parenchymal renal disease, c/w diabetic kidney disease
    • Single renal cyst, right kidney

[consultation]

• 2024-05-29 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • for Port-A implantment
    • Thus, he was admitted to our ward for further evaluation with treatment. 5/27 Pathology showed Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GC. So we sincerely need your help for Port-A implantment.
  • A
    • S: a 72 y/o male patient is a case of Diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Port-A insertion is consulted.
    • O:
      • vital signs: stable, no fever
        
      • PE: no central vein stenosis
        
      • lab data: see chart
    • A: Diffuse large B cell lymphoma,
    • P: I will arrange Port-A insertion, L’t on 20240529
• 2024-05-28 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For highly suspect lymphoma
    • Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, non-GC. Due to highly suspect lymphoma, we sincerly your special evaluation and help. TKS !!
  • A
    • This 72-year-old man has a history of hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM). We are consulted regarding his case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, triple expressor.
    • Please transfer him to the 11A ward under Dr. Gao service and arrange for a PET/CT scan and a 2D heart echo. Additionally, please arrange for port A implantation. We may handle the bone marrow procedure in the 11A ward.
• 2024-05-21 Diagnostic Radiology
  • Q
    • for Multiple enlarged lymph nodes, more severe in left neck guiding evaluation and arrange
    • Due to CT showed Multiple enlarged lymph nodes, more severe in left neck, we sincerely need yourhelp for guidingevaluationadn arrange. Thanks a lot !!!
  • A
    • This 72-year-old patient is a case of meck and mediastinum masses, r/o malignancy. Sono-guided biopsy of neck mass is indicated.
    • Please chek platelet, PT, and aPTT before this procedure. We will inform the risk of insufficient specimen, hemorrhage, infection, and penetration injury to the patient and the family.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-26 - rituximab 375mg/m2 650mg ND 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + vincristine 1mg/m2 1.7mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 40mg/m2 35mg BID PO D2-6 (R-miniCHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-05-31 - rituximab 375mg/m2 688mg ND 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 …………………………………… + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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2024-07-16

[Elevated Labs Suggest Sepsis - Antibiotics Started]

Recent lab data and interpretation:

• 2024-07-15 Urine Bacteria 2+ /HPF: Indicates the presence of bacteria in the urine, which could suggest a urinary tract infection (UTI).
• 2024-07-14 Lactic Acid 4.7 mmol/L: Elevated lactic acid levels can indicate tissue hypoxia, which might be due to poor oxygen delivery or uptake. High levels are commonly associated with sepsis, shock, or other severe illnesses.
• 2024-07-14 NT-proBNP 668.7 pg/mL: Elevated levels of NT-proBNP are indicative of cardiac stress, often seen in heart failure, but can also elevate in cases of acute stress from other severe conditions, including sepsis.
• 2024-07-14 D-dimer 1854.00 ng/mL FEU: Elevated D-dimer levels suggest an increased fibrin formation and degradation, which is common in conditions involving clot formation such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), often seen in the context of sepsis or severe infection.
• 2024-07-14 CRP 9.8 mg/dL: High C-reactive protein levels indicate significant inflammation, which could be due to infection or other inflammatory conditions.
• 2024-07-14 WBC 14.06 x10^3/uL: Elevated white blood cell count is a marker of infection or inflammation.

Given the combination of the following evidences, there is a high probability that this patient is experiencing sepsis. This condition requires urgent medical attention to identify the source of infection, provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy, and manage any organ dysfunction.

• Significant inflammation (high CRP and WBC count)
• Evidence of infection (urine bacteria)
• Elevated lactic acid (indicative of metabolic stress or hypoxia)
• Elevated NT-proBNP and D-dimer

Blood cultures were ordered and the broad-spectrum antibiotic Cefim (cefepime) 2g Q8H IVD is currently being used. No medication discrepancies were noted.

701073310

240715

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-20 SONO - nephrology
  • Parenchymal renal disease
  • Simple cyst
• 2024-05-13 CT - abdomen
  • R/O bilateral renal cysts, up to 2cm in right kidney.
  • Unremarkable change of the liver, spleen, pancreas.
  • Post-op at lumbar spine.
  • Left inguinal hernia.
• 2024-03-28 Abdomen - standing (diaphragm)
  • S/P posterior instrumentation fixation from L4 To L5.
  • Disk space narrowing and suggestive bone graft implantation at L4-5 disk space.
• 2024-02-26 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Esopgaus, lower, biopsy — Mantle cell lymphoma
    • Stomach, body, biopsy — Mantle cell lymphoma
    • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Mantle cell lymphoma
  • Immunohistochemical stain profiles: CD20(diffuse +), Bcl-2(+), CD10(-), SOX-11(+), Cyclin D1(+)
• 2024-02-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96 - 32.5) / 96 = 66.16%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, AR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2024-02-20 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Mantle cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (25%). M/E ratio = 3:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No definite lymphoid aggregates can be found.
  • IHC, scattered single and small clusters of CD3-/CD20+/Cyclin D1+ lymphoma cells in interstitium can be identified.
• 2024-02-26 PET scan
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving bilateral tonsils and multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the stomach. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-02-15 SONO - abdomen
  • Pancreatic cystic lesion, body
  • Pancreatic or peripancreatic lesion, head/neck, r/o lymphadenopathies
  • Renal cysts, RK
• 2024-02-06 CT - neck
  • Marked enlargement of both palatine tonsils with adjacent mucosal thickening. Comaptible with lymphoma. Several mildly enlarged nodes over both submandibular spaces. Suggest tissue proof.
• 2024-01-30 Patho - tonsil biopsy (Y1)
  • Left tonsil, biopsy— Mantle cell lymphoma
  • Immunohistochemical stain profiles:
    • CD20(diffuse +), CD3(focal + at background T cells), Bcl-2(+), CD10(-), Ki-67 index: 10%, SOX-11(+), CD5(+), Cyclin D1(+).
    • p53: wild type, c-myc: negative
• 2024-01-29 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Left tonsillar hypertrophy, r/o neoplasm, such as lymphoma
  • Lingutal tonsil hypertrophy, r/o neoplasm, such as lymphoma
  • Left sinusitis, chronic?

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-11 SOAP Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • P: Start TAF for antiviral therapy since 2024-02-15
  • Prescription x2
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
• 2024-02-18 ~ 2024-02-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mantle cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement, Lugano stage IV, mIPI: 6.0 points
    • Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc: positive
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • Gastric shallow ulcers S/P biopsy
  • CC
    • for further staging (including bone marrow exam), mIPI stage and first cycle of chemotherapy.
  • Present illness
    • This 64-year-old man, a patient of mantle cell lymphoma IHC stain — p53: wild type, c-myc: negative, CD20 (diffuse +), CD3 (focal + at background T cells), Bcl-2 (+), CD10 (-), Ki-67 index: 10%, SOX-11 (+), CD5 (+), Cyclin D1 (+) was diagnosed on 2024/01/30, suffered from lump throat, dysphagia for 3-4 months and visited to ENT OPD for evaluation and survey.
    • Image study with Nasopharyngoscopy (2024/01/29) showed Left tonsillar hypertrophy, r/o neoplasm, such as lymphoma. Lingutal tonsil hypertrophy, r/o neoplasm, such as lymphoma.
    • Left tonsil, biopsy (2024/01/30) proved Mantle cell lymphoma, IHC stain — p53: wild type, c-myc: negative, CD20 (diffuse +), CD3 (focal + at background T cells), Bcl-2 (+), CD10 (-), Ki-67 index: 10%, SOX-11 (+), CD5 (+), Cyclin D1 (+).
    • Neck CT (2024/02/06) showed marked enlargement of both palatine tonsils with adjacent mucosal thickening. Comaptible with lymphoma. Several mildly enlarged nodes over both submandibular spaces. Suggest tissue proof.
    • PET scan (2024/02/16) revealed lymphoma involving bilateral tonsils and multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm as mentioned above.
    • Today, he was admitted for further staging (including bone marrow exam), mIPI stage and first cycle of chemotherapy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, bone marrow was done on 2024/02/21 and pathology showed Mantle cell lymphoma with bone marrow involvement.
    • Heart echo (2024/02/21) showed LVEF 66%, Adequate LV and RV systolic function/Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, AR, TR and PR. EGD (2024/02/23) revealed reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A, Esophageal mucosal lesions, r/o glycogen acanthosis, s/p biopsy (C); Gastric shallow ulcers, antrum, s/p biopsy (A). PPI therapy was added.
    • Chenmotherapy with R-CHOP was given on 2024/02/22 ~ 23, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • He was discharged on 2024/02/26 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 10# BID - for 2/26 1800 ~ 2/27 1800

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-02 - rituximab 375mg/m2 660mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 927mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 50mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-05-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cisplatin 100mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 24hr D2 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 1820mg NS 500mL 3hr Q12H D3 + dexamethasone 40mg/m2 36mg BID PO D2-5 (R-DHAP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-04-15 - rituximab 375mg/m2 690mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1380mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 50mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-03-18 - rituximab 375mg/m2 700mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cisplatin 100mg/m2 180mg NS 500mL 24hr D2 + cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3690mg NS 500mL 3hr Q12H D3 + dexamethasone 40mg/m2 36mg BID PO D2-5 (R-DHAP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-02-22 - rituximab 375mg/m2 690mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1380mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 90mg NS 50mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 50mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2

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2024-07-15

[switching medication due to deteriorating kidney function]

The patient’s renal function is deteriorating, with the latest eGFR dropping below 15 as of 2024-07-13.

The package insert for Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) advises against its use in patients with CrCl < 15. However, Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) may be considered as an alternative, administered every three days (Q3D) in patients with CrCl between 10 and <30 mL/minute.

• 2024-07-13 eGFR 14.43 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-07-12 eGFR 16.01 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-07-09 eGFR 21.83 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-07-06 eGFR 25.74 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-07-04 eGFR 30.89 ml/min/1.73m^2

701173809

240715

[exam finding]

• 2024-05-15 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns with desmoplastic stromal reaction.
• 2024-05-14 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Post-op at the colon.
    • Enhancing tumor in right pelvic cavity, 4.7x2.7cm, r/o recurrence.
    • Left renal tumor with adjacent psoas muscle involvement, r/o metastasis.
    • Poor enhancing nodule, 1cm in S7 liver, r/o liver metastasis.
    • There are multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the paraaortic region, right common iliac and external iliac, obturator regions. Could be due to metastatic lymph nodes.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in left neck region, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Small nodules in RUL, r/o lung metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op at the colon.
    • R/O recurrence in RLQ, progression.
    • Left renal tumor with adjacent psoas muscle involvement, r/o metastasis.
    • Multiple lymph nodes metastasis (paraaortic and pelvic cavity, left lower neck).
    • Small nodules in RUL, r/o lung metastasis.
• 2024-01-30 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, supraclavicula, left, excision — Adenocarcinoma, metastatic, consistent with colorectal primary
  • The sections show a picture of metastastic adenocarcinoma, composed of lymphoid tissue with nests of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns with extensive dirty necrosis. IHC, tumor cells reveal: CK20(+), CK7(-), and CDX2(+). The finding is consistent with colorectal primary.
• 2024-01-23 Sonography - vein
  • Conclusion:
    • Suspected cancer associated thrombus in right proximal vein (iliofmeoral) with partial vessel recanalization, residual thrombosis at Rt CFV, iliac vein but not femroal veins
    • no varricose vein at both GSV and SSV
    • slow flow at both lower leg vein
    • The MVO/SVC ratio showed realtively lower level at both site (RT > Lt) suggesting partial venous thrombosis at more proximal level
    • The elastic bandage might improve venous return 78% (80% 14.5, 77% 16.5) vs 82% (84% 21.9, 81 25.7%) at both legs
• 2024-01-22 Whole body PET scan
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right anterior lower pelvis, and in celiac, bilateral para-aortic, right common iliac, and bilateral internal iliac lymph nodes, highly suspected tumor recurrence with lymph nodes metastases, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left infra-clavicular and supra-clavicular lymph nodes, and in a right mediastinal lymph node, highly suspected tumor recurrence with distant lymph nodes metastases.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the posterolateral aspect of the left 11th-12th intercostal space is old and comes to more prominent, highly suspected tumor recurrence with distant metastases.
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the middle part of the left kidney is old and comes to more evident, suggesting recurrent malignancy in progression. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • S-colon s/p treatment with tumor recurrence and multiple distant metastases; left renal cancer s/p treatment with tumor recurrence, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-11-14 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon and left renal operation. A hypodense nodule (2.1cm) at left kidney. Some enlarged LNs (up to 1.7cm) at retroperitoneum along aorta and IVC.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Small liver cyst and hemangioma.
  • Lipomas (3.8cm, 4.9cm) at right thigh.
• 2023-08-08 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon and left renal operation. A hypodense nodule (1.6cm) at left kidney.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Small liver cyst and hemangioma.
• 2023-04-28 CT - abdomen
  • S/P partial nephrectomy at left kidney upper pole.
    • Prior CT identified a poor enhancing lesion 1.2 x 0.7 cm in left kidney middle pole is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
  • Prior CT identified a cyst 7 mm in S4 and a hemangioma 1.3 cm in S7 of the liver are noted again, stationary.
  • S/P right hemicolectomy and S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
• 2023-02-09 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon and renal operation.
  • Small liver cyst and hemangioma.
• 2022-09-30 CT - abdomen
  • History:
    • 20190323 CT: sigmoid colon cancer with total obstruction.
    • 20190327 surgery: Sigmoid cancer with obstruction and invasion to the cecum s/p Sigmoid colectomy + Right hemicolectomy. Patho: pT4bN2bM0, pstage IIIC
    • 20191231 S/P partial Lt nephrectomy:RCC, clear cell, pT1aN0M0
    • 20220413 CT: a lesion in Lt 11th rib intercostal space, Suspected meta.
    • 20220502 CT-guided biopsy patho favor metastasis c/w colon origin. a lesion in Lt kidney middle pole, suspected recurrent RCC? clinician favor old hematoma.
  • Findings:
    • S/P partial nephrectomy at left kidney upper pole.
      • Prior CT identified a poor enhancing lesion 1.6 x 1.3 cm in left kidney middle pole is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 1.2 x 0.7 cm. Follow up is indicated.
      • Prior CT identified a metastasis measuring 2.7 x 1.4 cm in the posterior lateral aspect of left 11th-12th rib intercostal space is not noted again in the current CT that is c/w metastasis S/P surgical resection.
    • Prior CT identified a cyst 7 mm in S4 and a hemangioma 1.3 cm in S7 of the liver are noted again, stationary.
    • S/P right hemicolectomy and S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
  • Impression:
    • S/P partial nephrectomy at left kidney upper pole.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-05-27 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Diaphragm, left, excision — Metastatic adenocarcinoma, consistent with colorectal origin
  • Sections show fibroadipose and skeletal muscular tissue with invasive neoplastic glandular cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stain of CDX2 is positive. Lymphovascular invasion is found. The result and morphology are consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma from colorectal origin. The peripheral resection margins are free of tumor. The tumor is very close (<0.1cm) to the serosal surface.
• 2022-05-26 CXR
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
• 2022-05-19 Whole body PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the posterior lateral aspect of left 11th-12th intercostal space, in a focal area in the posterior aspect of left kidney, in a focal area in the middle lower pelvis just in the left anterolateral aspect of rectum and in a focal area in the right anterior lower pelvis. Multiple metastatic lesions should be considered. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the middle pole of left kidney. Recurrent malignancy should be watched out. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2022-05-03 Patho - soft tissue nontumor/mass/lipoma/debridement
  • Labeled as “left 11 rib”, (clinically: sigmoid colon cancer and renal cell cancer), CT guided biopsy — metastatic adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains:
    • CD10 (-) and RCC (-): dis-favor RCC,
    • CK20 (+): compatible with colon origin;
    • TTF-1 (-): dis-favor pulmonary origin;
    • PSA (-): dis-favor prostatic origin.
  • Section shows soft tissue with many small nests of criform pattern adenocarcinoma.
• 2022-04-13 CT - abdomen
  • History:
    • 20190323 CT:sigmoid colon cancer with total obstruction.
    • 20190327 surgery: Sigmoid cancer with obstruction and invasion to the cecum s/p Sigmoid colectomy + Right hemicolectomy
      • Patho: pT4bN2bM0, pstage IIIC
    • 20191231 S/P partial Lt nephrectomy: RCC, clear cell, pT1aN0M0
  • Findings
    • S/P partial nephrectomy at left kidney upper pole.
      • Prior CT identified a poor enhancing lesion 0.9 cm in left kidney middle pole is noted again, mild increasing in size to 1.6 x 1.3 cm.
      • A newly-developed renal cell carcinoma is suspected. Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
      • In addition, another newly-developed heterogeneous poor enhancing mass measuring 2.7 x 1.4 cm in the posterior lateral aspect of left 11th-12th rib rintercostal space is noted that may be tumor seeding.
    • Prior CT identified a cyst 7 mm in S4 and a hemangioma 1.3 cm in S7 of the liver are noted again, stationary.
    • S/P right hemicolectomy and S/P LAR with autosuture retention over the sigmoid colon.
  • Impression
    • RCC 1.6 x 1.3 cm in Lt kidney middle pole is suspected.
    • Tumor seeding 2.7 x 1.4 cm in the posterior lateral aspect of left 11th-12th rib rintercostal space is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition and biopsy.
• 2021-12-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis
    • Negative finding
    • Pancreas not shown
  • Suggestion
    • OPD f/u
    • Follow liver function test and AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2021-07-01 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon operation.
  • Small liver cyst and hemangioma.
  • Left renal tumors (0.9cm, 2.7cm) without interval change.
• 2021-04-01 CT - abdomen
  • S/P colon operation.
  • Small liver cyst and hemangioma.
  • Left renal tumors (0.9cm, 2.7cm).
• 2020-03-20 CT - abdomen
  • dilated small bowel. suspected small bowel ileus.
  • recent renal infarction in the left kidney.
• 2020-01-02 Surgical pathology Level V
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Kidney, left, partial nephrectomy — Clear cell renal cell carcinoma with sarcomatoid feature
      
    • Pathology stage: pT1aNx, stage I at least
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histological type: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma
      
    • Sarcomatoid features: Present (80%)
      
    • Rhabdoid features: Not identified
      
    • Histologic grade: Grade 4
      
    • Tumor necrosis: Present (20%)
      
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor limited to kidney
      
    • Margins: Uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
      
    • Regional lymph nodes (pN): No lymph node found
      
    • Distant metastasis (pM): Not applicable
      
    • Nonneoplastic kidney: Chronic pyelonephritis
• 2019-12-02 MRI - liver, spleen
  • A hemangioma (1.3cm) in S7 of liver. A cyst (0.5cm) in S4 of liver.
  • A poor enhancing tumor (2.7cm) in left kidney suspected hypovascular RCC.
• 2019-09-26 CT - abdomen
  • Colon cancer s/p operation with colostomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
  • A poor enhancing tumor (2.7cm) in left kidney (mild increased size).
  • A poor enhancing tumor (1.1cm) in S7 of liver without interval change.
• 2019-06-25 CT - abdomen
  • No evidence of recurrent tumor in the study.
• 2019-03-27 Surgical pathology Level VI
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Sigmoid colon, colectomy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Ascending colon, R’t hemicoloectomy — Adenocarcinoma, compatible with direct tumor invasion from sigmoid cancer
    • Proximal & distal surgical margins — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, mesocolic, dissection — Positive for tumor metastasis (8/43) with extracapsular extension (2/8)
    • Appendix, terminal ileum — Free of tumor invasion
    • AJCC pathologic stage — pT4bN2bMx, stage IIIC at least
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology: sigmoid adenocarcinoma directly invades to ascending colon
    • Histology Grade: G2: moderately differentiated
      
    • Depth of invasion: direct invades adjacent colon
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: Present
    • Perineural invasion: NOT identified
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: Not identified.
    • Circumferential (radial) margin of rectosigmoid: Involved
    • Lymph node metastasis, mesocolic: Positive for tumor metastasis (8/43)
    • Lymph node metastasis, IMA / SMA: N/A
    • Extranodal involvement: Present (2/8)
    • Pathological TNM Stage: pT4bN2bMx, stage IIIC at least
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: N/A
    • Additional pathologic findings: N/A
    • TNM descriptors: N/A
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: N/A
    • Proximal & distal margins: free from tumor invasion
• 2019-03-26 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Colon, sigmoid, 20 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2019-03-23 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Abdominal dull pain for 2-3 days, mostly over the right, abdominal fullness with no stool passage for 2 days, N∕V(+), no chest pain, no SOB, no flank pain, denied OP history
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
  • Impression:
    • Dilated colon and small intestines with transitional point at sigmoid colon, suspected foreign body related or sigmoid colon cancer.
      
    • T3N1Mx, IIIB

[MedRec]

[surgical operation]

• 2022-05-27 Excision of chest wall and repair of diaphragmatic defect.

  • One solid nodular lesion was noted over left CP angle, near diaphram and 11th intercostal muscle, size about 3cm in max. diameter.
  • One J-P drain was inserted beneth the wound.

• 2020-03-23 Enterolysis with bowel decompression

  • Adhesion band and causing small bowel dilatation

• 2019-12-31 Partial nephrectomy

• 2019-10-30 Closure of enterostomy or Colostomy (loop or double-barrel)

• 2019-03-27 Left hemicolectomy or sigmoid colectomy with anastomosis with lymph node

• 2019-03-23 Enterostomy for suspected S-colon cancer with obstruction

• drug allergy

  • Eloxatin (oxaliplatin 50 mg/vial) - whole body rash, fever all over

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-12 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 800mg 2hr + irinotecan 120mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-13 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 800mg 2hr + irinotecan 130mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-19 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 800mg 2hr + irinotecan 130mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-02 - ………………………… irinotecan 180mg/m2 340mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 760mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-06 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 340mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 760mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-12-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-12-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-11-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-10-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-09-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-09-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-08-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 760mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg ST & 4mg BID D1-3 + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-08-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 280mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 760mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg …………….. + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-06-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 400mg 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 230mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 750mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4500mg 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg …………….. + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg SC + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg ST & 125mg QD D2-3
• 2022-06-14 - ………………………….. irinotecan 120mg/m2 225mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 760mg 2hr + fluorouracil 200mg/m2 380mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4570mg 46hr (FOLFIRI, Q2WK)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg IVD + granisetron 2mg
• 2019-07-08 ~ 2019-09-18 - Adjuvant chemotherapy with mFOLFOX6 for 6 times.

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2024-07-15

[strategies for handling liver deterioration]

The patient’s liver function is deteriorating, as indicated by recent rapid increases in ALT, AST, bilirubin, and decreased albumin levels.

It is recommended to add BaoGan (silymarin) and delay the next session of “Erbitux + FOLFIRI” until there is evidence of recovery. In addition, it is recommended to monitor HBV DNA levels (check for HBV reactivation) to determine whether the dose of Baraclude (entecavir) should be adjusted from 0.5mg to 1mg or switched to Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide, if resistance develops).

• 2024-07-15 ALT 106 U/L
  

• 2024-07-12 ALT 34 U/L

• 2024-07-15 AST 160 U/L
  

• 2024-07-12 AST 48 U/L
  

• 2024-07-08 AST 40 U/L
  

• 2024-06-24 AST 21 U/L

• 2024-07-15 Bilirubin total 1.79 mg/dL
  

• 2024-07-12 Bilirubin total 1.35 mg/dL
  

• 2024-07-08 Bilirubin total 1.12 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-24 Bilirubin total 0.62 mg/dL

• 2024-07-15 Bilirubin direct 1.12 mg/dL
  

• 2024-07-12 Bilirubin direct 0.64 mg/dL
  

• 2024-05-13 Bilirubin direct 0.19 mg/dL

• 2024-07-15 Albumin (BCG) 2.7 g/dL
  

• 2024-07-12 Albumin (BCG) 3.2 g/dL
  

• 2024-07-08 Albumin (BCG) 3.0 g/dL

• 2024-07-12 CEA 8.08 ng/mL
  

• 2024-05-28 CEA 5.35 ng/mL
  

• 2024-05-21 CEA 5.19 ng/mL
  

• 2024-05-09 CEA 4.64 ng/mL
  

• 2024-04-25 CEA 3.10 ng/mL
  

• 2024-03-27 CEA 2.73 ng/mL

2022-12-28

• The CEA and CA199 markers did not show any obvious trend over the past six months.
• Lab data for 2022-12-27 showed a WBC level of 3.82K/uL and a neutrophil percentage of 37%. The possibility of potential infectious events and neutropenia might be kept in mind.
• The most recent CT was dated on 2022-09-30. Possibly, the lesion in the middle pole of the left kidney should be followed up. It may be updated if it is considered to be beneficial to clinical decision-making.
• The active prescription does not pose a problem.

2022-10-18

The patient’s vital signs, laboratory data (2022-10-11), and the disease are in a generally stable state.

2022-09-28

There is no issue with the active prescription. It is recommended that the last abdomen CT image be updated as it is dated 2022-04-13. A metastatic adenocarcinoma around the left 11th and 12th ribs (2022-05-03 pathology) might be surgically removed if it is symptomatic and feasible.

2022-09-14

There was a generally normal lab result on 2022-09-12 and a relatively stable TPR and BP reading during this hospital stay. With the current regimen, the patient has tolerated it. In this case, the patient has only a muscle power of 4 or less, so some assistive devices might be beneficial.

701304319

240715

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-25 ~ 2024-07-03 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of the right tongue base, P16(-), cT4aN2cM0 stage IVA, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with 5000cGy/25 fractions of the tongue base tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the tongue base tumor to involved nodal lesions, and weekly Cisplatin from 2024/05/31~
    • Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • Fever
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic Insomnia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
  • CC
    • Fever up to 38.5’C was noted yesterday, and feel weakness
  • Present illness
    • This 57 year-old male patient has had HTN and type II diabetes mellitus under regular medication control for many years.
    • Initial, purulent rhinorrhea and hyposmia were noted after an COVID infection 2 months ago. He went to ENT OPD for help, right tongue base tumor was noted. He had foreign body sensation at throat and recent BW loss over 5 kg in recent 2 months. He has had cigarette smoking 1-3 PPD/day for 40 years, alcohol drinking quitted for 2 years, and betel nut chewing quitted for 2 years.
    • PE revealed whitish mass lesion over right tongue base, leukoplakia over buccal area, submucosal fibrosis over right buccal area, erythematous change over the soft palate and uvula.
    • Biopsy of right tongue base lesion was done on 2024/04/11, and the pathology revealed squamous cell carcinoma.Then he received tumor staging work up.
    • Nasopharyngeal MRI on 2024/04/24 showed oropharnx cancer T4aN2cM0, stage: IVA.
    • Upper GI pandescopy revealed oropharngeal cavity tumor, reflux esophagitis LA and gastric ulcers.
    • PET on 2024/04/25 showed glucose hypermetabolism involving the tongue base, right aspect of the tonge and right oropharyngeal wall, compatible with primary malignancy in this region; mild glucose hypermetabolism in two left neck level II lymph nodes; mild glucose hypermetabolism in the upper lobe of right lung and in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions. Inflammatory process is more likely.
    • Oral surgery suggested extracted all the tooth at once under GA. Due to difficult intubation were occurred, tracheostomy was performed on 2024/05/15. Then he received complicated extraction of tooth 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, and 47; alveoloplasty of maxilla and mandible of both sides, left port-A insertion on 2024/05/15.
    • Cancer treatment plan with concurrent chemoradiotherapy, radiotherapy with 5000cGy/25 fractions of the tongue base tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the tongue base tumor to involved nodal lesions, since 2024/05/31~. Weekly chemotherapy with Cisplatin from 2024/05/03, 06/07, 06/14, 06/20.
    • This time, he suffered from chillness with fever. Initially went to ShuangHe Hospital, but all are treated in our hospital, transferred to our hospital for help. At ER, he conscious level is E4VTM6, vital signs: BT: 38.3’C, PR: 113 bpm/min, RR: 20 time/min, BP: 131/75mmHg, room air SpO2: 98%. Laboratory results: WBC 8.93 x10^9/L, PLT 209 x10^9/L, Hb 10.7 g/dL, CRP 15.4 mg/L.
    • Urine and blood cultures were obtained. Chest X-ray showed right pneumonia. Treatment included Cravit, Tramador, and Panadol. Under the tentative diagnosis of right pneumonia, he was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Tapimycin 4.5g/vial 4.5g IVD Q6H for infection control from 2024/06/25~07/02.
    • Shitan 8mg/tab 1# PO QID and Actein 66.7mg/gm, 3gm/pk 1pk PO TID for cough with sputum.
    • Due to blood culture showed Parvimonas micra, verbal consultation with an infectious disease physician, expressed as contaminating bacteria.
    • Morphine 15mg/tab 2# PO Q6H for pain control.
    • Consult ENT for change Tr, but tracheal stenosis noted, tracheostomy tube can’t totally inserted, remove tracheostomy tube.
    • Diovan F.C. 160mg/tab 0.5# PO QD、Norvasc 5mg/tab 1# PO QD was treated with hypertension.
    • Diet control and check finger sugar for Type 2 diabetes mellitus was treated with Amepiride 2mg/tab 2# PO QDAC and Uformin 500mg/tab 2# PO BID.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • Chronic Insomnia with Eurodin 2mg/tab 1# PO HS and Anxiedin 0.5mg/tab 1# PO BID.
    • After infection control, get improved. He restart radiotherapy (15/35Fx) and receive weekly chemotherapy with cisplatin on 2024/07/02(C5).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/07/03 and OPD followed up later.
• 2024-05-30 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Tx plan: CCRT with weekly CDDP
• 2024-05-13 ~ 2024-05-23 POMR Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Xia YiRan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue, cT4aN2cM0, Stage: IVA
    • Multiple hopeless deep careis combined with local infection post of complicated extraction x24 and alveoloplasty of maxilla and mandible of both sides on 2024/05/15
    • local infection of both sides of jaw bones
    • Acute respiratory failure post of tracheotomy on 2024/05/15
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic Insomnia
  • CC
    • He was admitted to remove many hopeless, inflammatory teeth before he underwent chemotherapy and radiotheapy due to tongue base cancer.
  • Present illness
    • According to the patient’s statement, he had protruding mass at his right tongue since the end of October, 2023. Some how he didn’t have further treatment for his malignant lump until this April. He went to ENT Huang TongCun for help and was received A biopsy at his right tongue base lesion on 2024/04/11. His pathology report showed squamous cell carcinoma. His nasopharyngeal MRI showed oropharnx cancer cT4aN2cM0, stage IVA. Because his treatment plans were chemotherapy and radiotheapy treatment before operations took place, he was referred to our O.S for dental evaluation. His mouth finding showed local inflammation, gingival swelling due to many hopeless teeth. Besides, gingivitis and gingival recession of full mouth were noted. After we explained the necessary tooth extraction of all of his hopeless teeth, he decided to take our advice. So, he was admitted to ward this noon for surgical intervention under general anesthesia.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# BID 7D
    • OxyNorm IR (oxycodone 5mg) 1# Q7H 7D
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Parmason Gargle Solution (chlorhexidine) QD GAR
• 2024-04-22 ~ 2024-04-25 POMR Ear Nose Throat Huang TongCuan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue, cT4aN2cM0, Stage: IVA
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Right tongue base tumor noted incidentally since 2023/11.
  • Present illness
    • This 57 year-old male patient has had HTN and type II diabetes mellitus under regular medication control for many years. According to the patient’s statement, purulent rhinorrhea and hyposmia were noted after an COVID infection 2 months ago.
    • He went to our ENT OPD for help, right tongue base tumor was noted incidental by Dr. Guo YenJun. He had foreign body sensation at throat and recent BW loss over 5 kg in recent 2 months. He has had cigarette smoking 1-3 PPD/day for 40 years, alcohol drinking quitted for 2 years, and betel nut chewing quitted for 2 years.
    • He was referred to Dr. Huang OPD for further evaluation. At OPD, PE revealed whitish mass lesion over right tongue base, leukoplakia over buccal area, submucosal fibrosis over right buccal area, erythematous change over the soft palate and uvula.
    • Biopsy of right tongue base lesion was done on 2024/04/11, and the pathology revealed squamous cell carcinoma. Admission for further examination was suggested, and the patient agreed after thorough consideration. Therefore, under the impression of right tongue base cancer, the patient was admitted for cancer work-up.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, serial tests were arranged for tumor staging work up.
    • Nasopharyngeal MRI showed oropharnx cancerT4aN 2cM0, stage: IVA.
    • Abdominal sonography showed mild fatty liver.
    • Upper GI pandescopy revealed oropharngeal cavity tumor, reflux esophagitis LA and gastric ulcers.
    • Pending PET result.
    • Consulted OS for teeth evaluation, which suggest extracted all the tooth at once under GA.
    • Under relative stable condition, the patient was dishcarged with OPD follow up
  • Discharge prescription
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC 7D

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2024-07-15

[administering OxyNorm via feeding tubes]

When administering OxyNorm (oxycodone) Immediate Release capsules via nasogastric feeding or gastrostomy, start by flushing the tube with water. Open the capsule and directly pour the contents into the tube. Follow this with a flush of 15 mL of water, then rinse the tube at least two more times with 10 mL of water each. Milk or liquid nutritional supplements may be used in place of water.

701481418

240715

[lab data]

• 2023-07-14 BM Chromosome Analysis
  • Chromosome Analysis:
    • Tissue Examined: Bone marrow
    • Staining Method: G-Banding
    • Colony number: NA
    • Bands level: 500
    • Chromosome Counts:
      • 45-(2)、46-(17)、47-()、Other-(1) Total-(20)
    • Karyotype: 46,XX[16]
  • Interpretation:
    • Analysis of this bone marrow sample shows a female having 46,XX[16] karyotype. There was no significant clonal chromosomal abnormality detected. However, from 20 cells analyzed, four cells with abnormal karyotypes [44,XX,-14,-21; 45,XX,-11; 45,XX,-22 and 46,XX,t(2;7)(q11.2;q11.2), respectively] were observed. No clinical significance can be ascribed to these non-clonal findings at the present time.
  • Note:
    • ROUTINE BANDED LEVEL DOES NOT RULE OUT REARRANGEMENT ONLY SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS OF RESOLUTIONS.

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-12 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/04/08.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged LNs in para-aortic space are noted again, decreasing in size.
    • There is mild edematous wall thickening of the sigmoid colon. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • Prior CT identified splenomegaly is noted again, stable in size.
      • There are few geographic poor enhancing areas in the spleen that may be infarction secondary to prior TAE.
    • Prior CT identified cystic lesion with enhancing wall in left adnexa is noted again, stationary. Please correlate with GYN. sonography.
    • Prior CT identified a calcified stone in the distal CBD is noted again, stationary. A gallstone 0.6 cm is also noted.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified enlarged LNs in para-aortic space are noted again, decreasing in size.
    • There is mild edematous wall thickening of the sigmoid colon. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-05-14, -05-13 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2024-05-14 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L4-5 and L5-S1.
  • Avascular necrosis of right femoral head is highly suspected.
• 2024-05-02 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm, liver and bones or bone marrow (stage IV). In comparison with the the previous study on 2023/06/16, multiple new FDG avid lesions are noted.
• 2024-04-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 2.7cm) at upper retroperitoneum.
    • Hypodense lesions (up to 1.3cm) in right hepatic lobe.
    • Some hypodense lesions in spleen.
    • Partial atelectasis at left lingual lung and LLL.
    • A LN (1.1cm) at left subphrenic region.
    • A cystic lesion (6.4cm) at left pelvic cavity. Small amount ascites.
    • Gallbladder and CBD stones (up to 5.3mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
• 2024-03-02 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Inferior infarct , age undetermined
  • Cannot rule out Anterior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-12-26 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Splenomegaly with heteregeneous enhancement, stationary.
    • Presence of gallbladder and CBD stones.
    • Liver cyst, 0.6cm in S5.
    • Cystic tumor, 5.9cm in left adnexa, stationary.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Basal lung atelectasis in left lower lung.
  • Impression:
    • Splenomegaly with heteregeneous enhancement, stationary.
    • GB and CBD stones.
    • Left adnexal cystic tumor, stationary.
• 2023-11-27 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2023-10-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the left S-I joint and right femoral head. The nature is to be determined. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to ule out the possibility of bone metastases.
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower C-spines, middle T-spines, L5 and right S-I joint. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please also correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, left hip and left knee, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-09-20 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/05/02.
    • Prior CT identified enlarged in size and diffuse poor enhancing masses in the spleen and multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space are noted again, marked decreasing in size that is c/w malignant lymphoma of the spleen and para-aortic LNs S/P C/T with partial response to complete response. Follow up is indicated.
    • There are few geographic poor enhancing areas in the spleen that may be infarction secondary to prior TAE.
    • Prior CT identified cystic lesion with enhancing wall in left adnexa is noted again, stationary. Please correlate with GYN. sonography.
    • There is mild ascites in the cul-de-sac.
    • Prior CT identified a calcified stone in the distal CBD is noted again, stationary. A gallstone 0.6 cm is also noted.
  • Impression:
    • Malignant lymphoma of the spleen and para-aortic LNs S/P C/T show partial response to complete response. Please correlate with clinical condition. Follow up is indicated.
• 2023-06-26 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — No evidence of lymphoma involvement
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (35%). M/E ratio = 4:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation with mild neutrophilia. The megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology. No lymphoid aggregates can be found.
  • IHC, there is no evidence of lymphoma involvement in CD3 and CD20 immunostains. Suggest further bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2023-06-19 CT - chest
  • Indication: Diffuse large B-Lymphoma
  • Comparison was made with abdominal CT on 2023/05/02
    • Lungs: partial relaxation atelectasis of LLL and lingula.
      • band subsegmental atelectasis at RML and basal segments of RLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Vessels:
      • mild calcified plaques of the LAD coronary artery.
      • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change of aortic arch.
      • Central pulmonary arteries: mild dilated trunk (3.4cm) and right (2.8cm) pulmonary artery.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: moderate Lt-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: marked splenomegaly with extensive poorly enhanced masses. abnormal masses in the pancreatic tail
      • extensive lymphadenopathy at the para-aortic, splenic hilum, retroperitoneum (peripancreatic region), and pelvic (bilateral iliac chains).
      • mild Lt hydronephrosis and delayed parenchymal enhancement due to compression at U-P junction lymphadenopahty.
      • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands
  • Impression:
    • no lymphadenopathy in the chest but moderate Lt pleural effusion.
    • intra-abdominal extensive lymphadenopathy with splenic and pancreatic involvement, in progression increase in size as compared with the previous abdominal CT on 2023/05/02
• 2023-06-16 PET
  • Findings: There was increased FDG uptake in multiple lymph node regions in the abdomen and pelvis and in multiple focal areas in the spleen.
  • IMPRESSION: The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving the spleen and involving multiple lymph node regions below the diaphragm as mentioned above.
• 2023-06-02 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Lymph node, para-aortic and left iliac, CT-guide biopsy — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB type
  • Section shows cores of lymphoid and fibrous tissue with infiltration of large pleomorphic lymphoid cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(-), CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(-), BCL6(+), MUM-1(+), Cyclin D1(-), cMYC(-), and BCL2(+). The Ki-67 is about 90%.
• 2023-05-09 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • Uterine myoma
  • R/O Lt Ovarian mass
  • EM: 11.2mm (+fluid)
• 2023-05-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (127 - 33) / 127 = 74.02%
    • LVEF (%) = 74
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LV; normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickeing, dilated LA; impaired LV relaxation.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Aortic valve sclerosis with no AS and AR; mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Possible mild pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 37 mmHg.
• 2023-05-03 Embolization (TAE) - ABD for tumor
  • TAE of spleen via right common femoral artery puncture using Seldinger technique revealed:
    • Under local anesthesia, a 5 Fr arterial sheath was inserted into right common femoral artery smoothly.
    • Selective angiography of the splenic artery revealed splenomegaly with inhomogeneous vascularity. No definite contrast extravasation.
    • Proximal embolization with gelfoam pieces was performed. A decreased parenchymal vascularity after embolization.
    • No procedure-related complication during this procedure.
  • Impression
    • s/p proximal emobilization of left splenic artery
    • A Fr.5 arterial sheath was placed in right femoral artery. Please remove it in 3 days.
• 2023-05-02 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: left abdominal pain, no vomit, no tarry stool. no trauma. hx of HTN; Med: Bisoprolol, Amlodipine , Olmesartan; NKA
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Enlargement of spleen. Several poor enhancing lesions in spleen.
    • Hyperdense fluid in perisplenic and pelvic regions.
    • Soft tissue mass in para-aortic and left iliac artery regions.
    • A cystic lesion, with wall enhancement, 4.5x5.1cm, in left adnexa.
    • A hyperdense stone in distal CBD.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • Splenomegaly and splenic mass lesions
    • Para-aortic and left iliac lymphadenopathy
    • Left ovarian cystic mass
    • The differential diagnosis includes, but is not limited to ovarian ca with lymph node and spleen metastasis
    • Suggest further evaluation

[MedRec]

• 2023-07-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O
    • Conclusion of Multidisciplinary Cancer Team Meeting, Meeting Date: 2023-07-03
      • DLBCL (Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma), stage IV
      • R-COP treatment plan (Start with COP x1, then add R, turning into R-COP x5).
    • Now on R-COP +/- H, C1D1 on 2023-06-27
• 2023-06-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O
    • 2023/06/02 PATHO-peritoneum biopsy
      • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB type
    • Lab
      • 2023/06/03 B2-Microglobulin = 4325 ng/mL;
      • 2023/06/02 LDH = 709 U/L;
      • 2023/06/02 Uric Acid = 9.0 mg/dL;
• 2023-05-18 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • CT:
      • Splenomegaly and splenic mass lesions, Favor lymphoma.
      • Para-aortic and left iliac lymphadenopathy
      • Left ovarian cystic mass
    • Suggestion:
      • antibiotic treatment
      • tumor biopsy for cancer survey
      • pain control
    • Arrange admission for CT-guided biopsy and check Beta2-microglobulin

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-03 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL] (before rituximab) + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] (before cyclophosphamide)
• 2024-06-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL] D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D2
• 2024-05-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 40mg D5W 250mL 2hr D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL] D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D2
• 2023-11-29 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 45mg BID PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4
• 2023-10-30 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 90mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4
• 2023-09-25 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 90mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4
• 2023-09-01 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 90mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4
• 2023-08-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 90mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4
• 2023-07-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 90mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4
• 2023-06-27 - rituximab 375mg/m2 600mg NS 500mL 12hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D3 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 90mg QD PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4

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2024-07-15

[enhancing protein intake in hypoalbuminemia]

Hypoalbuminemia is worsening, and it may be beneficial to administer human albumin to quickly raise the level. Additionally, consulting a nutrition intervention to enhance the patient’s protein intake could also be helpful.

• 2024-07-15 Albumin (BCG) 2.6 g/dL
• 2024-06-09 Albumin (BCG) 3.5 g/dL
• 2024-05-14 Albumin (BCG) 3.7 g/dL
• 2024-05-10 Albumin (BCG) 4.1 g/dL

2023-08-08

According to the PharmaCloud database, the patient’s medical care has exclusively been provided by our hospital in the recent 3 months. Consequently, no discrepancies in medication reconciliation have been detected.

2023-07-18

Based on the PharmaCloud database, the patient has only received medical services from our hospital for the past three months. As a result, no medication reconciliation issues have been identified.

701515053

240715

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-12 ~ 2024-07-13 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Ann Arbor stage IV with CNA invasion (T spine cord involvement)
    • Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
  • CC
    • for 5th chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This is a 62 year-old male with underlying (1) Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, (2)Benign prostactic hyperplasia. This time, he suffered from shortness of breath for 2 days.
    • The patient was ADL totally dependent, living in a nursing home.
    • He had become bed-reidden for 3 months. According to the patient and his sister, he was in his usual status living in PengHu until 3 months ago, when he suddenly lost sensation over his bilateral legs and later lost motor function. He was sent to Tanshui Mackey Hospital.
    • He was diagnosed of diffuse large B cell lymphoma Ann Arbor stage IV with CNS invasion (T spine cord involvement) s/p T9,10,11 laminectomy and partialremoval of spinal tumor and T8,9,11,12 internal fixation with bone cement consolidation and posterolateral fusion on 2024/03/01 s/p C/T s/p R/T with paraparesis.
    • He came to our hospital for neurorehabilitation and diffuse large B cell lymphoma treatment since 2024/04. Till 2024/04/30, he had undergone 4th-6th R-CHOP which will be followed by HDArac/MTX plus high dose MTX to prevent CNS relapse.
    • Recent R-CHOP was done on 2024/04/15. He first came to our oncology OPD on 2024/04/22.
    • He denied fullness in 1 month, so he was admitted for C5 R-CHOP on 2024/07/12.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, isolation at first due to from nursing home. He received C5 R-CHOP on 2024/07/12-07/13. Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/07/13. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 16# QD 5D

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-12 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 70mg NS 50mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 80mg QD PO D2-6 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-05-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 5hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D1 + doxorubicin 50mg/m2 70mg NS 50mL 30min D1 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 80mg QD PO D1-5 (R-CHOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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700396247

240712

[exam findings]

• 2024-07-04 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases. As compared with the previous study on 2024-03-15, some previous bone lesions are a little less evident. However, some lesions in the posterior aspect of right ribs and left iliac bone are slightly more evident.
• 2024-05-19 KUB
  • s/p cholecystectomy
  • c/w blastic metastasis of bony structures
• 2024-05-19 CXR (erect)
  • A nodular lesion in right lung zone
  • T10, T11, and L2 compression fractures
• 2024-05-14 Lung Perfusion Scan
  • Tc-99m MAA perfusion lung scan - IMPRESSION:
    • Mildly inhomogenous radiotracer uptake in bilateral lung fields with no prominent medium or large segmental lung perfusion defect noted. Pulmonary embolism was less likely. However, please correlate with clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-05-14 Spirometry
  • Moderate restrictive pulmonary function impairment
• 2024-05-13 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (91 - 25) / 91 = 72.53%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-05-10, -04-12 CXR erect
  • Multiple bony metastases.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2024-03-18 CT - chest
  • Indication: NPC with neck lymph node and bone mets
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/12/15
    • Lungs: normal appearance of bilateral lungs.
      • two small solid nodules at RLL measuring up to 11mm.
      • reticular opacities at both lower lobes, lingula, and RML.
    • Mediastinum and hila: multiple small LNs in the visceral space
    • Vessels: mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber,Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber. Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: minimal Rt and Lt effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: no enlarged LN.
    • Visible abdominal contents:
      • S/P cholecystectomy
      • multiple, ill-defined hepatic tumors, measuring up to 3cm.
      • diffuse destructive lytic/ blastic lesion in almost all visible bones.
  • Impression:
    • NPC with bony and hepatic metastases, stationary, and RLL metastais of lung. Platelike lung atelectasis, LLL, RLL, lingula, and RML.
• 2024-03-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • As compared with the previous study on 2023-07-17, some new bone lesions are noted and some previous bone lesions are more evident, indicating multiple bone metastases in progression.
• 2024-03-14 Pelvis-THR & Bilat. Hip Lat
  • Multiple bony metastases.
• 2023-12-15 CT - chest
  • Indication: Nasopharyngeal non-keratinizing carcinoma with neck lymph node, liver and bone metastases, stage IVB
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Consolidation of right lower lobe is found.
    • Paraseptal Emphysematous change over both upper lobes is also noted.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum and bilatearal lower neck. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-05-10, the lesions are stationary.
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
    • Some lymph nodes are found at hepatic hilum.
    • Low density lesions are found at S4 and S8 of liver up to 2.3cm in largest dimension. Liver meta is considered. The lesions are more necrotic but the size is stationary.
  • IMp:
    • NPC with bone, thoracic and abdominal lymph nodes meta and liver meta. Stationary.
• 2023-12-13 Pelvis-THR & Bilat. Hip Lat
  • Multiple bony metastases.
• 2023-12-13, -08-04, -07-31 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Multiple bony metastases.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2023-07-31 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • Multiple bony metastases.
• 2023-07-17 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Several new lesions of increased radioactivity in some upper T-spine, bilateral rib cages, left scapula, and left femur compared with the previous study on 2023-01-10, indicating metastatic bone disease in progression.
• 2023-05-10 CT - chest
  • Indication: Malignant neoplasm of superior wall of nasopharynxL - MRI: multiple bone metastasis with pathological compression fracture at L2 vertebral body; r/o liver metastasis and LUNG METASTASES
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2023/01/07
    • Lungs: several plate atelectases at bilateral lower lobes.
      • substantial subpleural paraseptal emphysema/bullae and mild centrilobular emphysema at both upper lobes.
      • no abnormal nodule in the lungs.
      • as compared with previous CT study on.
    • Mediastinum and hila: significant decrease in size of enlarged LNs in the visceral space and both hila compared with previous CT dated on 2023/01/07
      • mild calcified plaques of the LAD coronary artery.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: significant decrease in size of enlarged LNs compared with previous CT dated on 2023/01/07
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: significant decrease in size of the hepatic tumors compared with previous CT dated on 2023/01/07
    • Visualized bones: diffuse destructive mixed lytic and blastic change in all visible bones.
  • Impression:
    • nasopharyngeal tumor with bones, distant LNs, and liver metastases, significant regression in liver and LNs metastases, but progression of bony metastassis as compared with previous CT dated on 2023/01/07
• 2023-04-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Hepatic tumors R/O metastasis
  • Postcholecystectomy
• 2023-02-02 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T1(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-01-19 Patho - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Nasopahrynx, right, biopsy — Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated (lymphoepithelialcarcinoma) (WHO-2B).
      • IHC stains: CK (+).
    • Nasopahrynx, left, biopsy — Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated (lymphoepithelialcarcinoma) (WHO-2B).
      • IHC stains: CK (+).
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Number of tissue fragments: 01: right: 1 piece; 02 left: 4 pieces
    • Specimen size: 01 right: 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm; 02: left: 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.1 cm.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type - Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated (lymphoepithelialcarcinoma) (WHO-2B)
    • Treatment Effect - no previous treatment
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - IHC stains: CK (+).
    • Clinical History (select all that apply) - left neck tumor metastasis
• 2023-01-18 PET scan
  • No significant glucose hypermetabolism lesions in bilateral lungs is noted, suggesting further investigation and follow-up.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left nasopharyngeal region, in lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm, right lobe of the liver and multiple bone marrows, highly suspected malignancy with distant metastases, suggesting biopsy (lesions in the right lobe of the liver) for investigation.
    
  • Malignancy (lung, lymphoma or others ?) with multiple bone metastases, c-stage IV, by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-01-17 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspect duodenal tumor, bulb, AW, s/p biopsy (A)
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • R/o gastric intestinal metaplasia, prepyloric antrum, s/p biopsy(B)
    • Duodenal shallow ulcers, bulb to 2nd portion
    • Duodenitis, bulb
    • Duodenal subepithelial lesions, 2nd portion, suspect lymphatic cyst
• 2023-01-12 Patho - lymph node region resection
  • Lymph node, left neck, excision — Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, non-keratinized
  • The specimen submitted consisted of one lymph node tissue measuring 1.2 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm in size, fixed in formalin. All embedded for sections.
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma characterized by solid tumor cells infiltrated in lymphoid parenchyma.
  • Immunohistochemistry of CK(+), P40(+), TTF-1(-), Napsin-A(-) and CD56(-) for tumor, compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, non-keratinized. Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2023-01-10 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The scintigraphic findings are compatible with multiple bone metastases.
• 2023-01-10 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (116 - 29.6) / 116 = 74.48%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Borderline aortic root size, normal AV with no AR
    • Thickened and prolapse of MV, no MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, no TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-01-07 CT - chest
  • Indication: R/O lung cacner with neck lymph node and bone metastases
    • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
      • Several atelectatic change at bilateral lower lobes is found.
      • Bilateral subclavicular lymphadenopathy is also noted.
      • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum.
      • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
      • Paraseptal Emphysematous change over bialteral upper lobes is found.
      • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
      • Low density lesions are found at both lobes of liver measuring 3.7cm in largest dimension. Liver meta is considered.
      • Relatively prominent sulci, fissue and dilated ventricles indicate brain atrophy.
  • Imp:
    • Diffuse bone meta, liver meta and bilateral lung atelectasis, mediastinal and subclavicular lymphadenopathy, r/o lung cancer with extensive meta. Suggest tissue proof from subpraclavicular lymph nodes
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T: Tx(T_value) N: N3(N_value) M: M1(M_value) STAGE: ____(Stage_value)
• 2023-01-04 MRI - L-spine
  • multiple bone metastasis with pathological compression fracture at L2 vertebral body
  • r/o liver metastasis

[MedRec]

• 2024-07-06 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • S
    • Generalized erythematous papule-palques on face, trunk and 4-limbs for years,off and on,severe itching(+)
    • Lip and eyelid swelling (+)
    • Poor response to LMD Tx
  • O
    • generalized eczeam on face and trunk and 4 limbs for yrs,severe itching recently (+)
    • Angioedema(+)
    • PHx:
      • sea food allergy(+-)
      • allergic rhinitis(+)
  • Prescription
    • Xyzal (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# QN
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD
    • Ulex Cream (crotamiton 100mg, hydrocortisone 2.5mg; per gm) BID TOPI
    • Jaline lotion (benzyl benzoate 250mg/mL QN TOPI
• 2023-10-24 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • Prescription
    • Zalain Cream (sertaconazole nitrate 2%) BID TOPI
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID
    • Royalsense (clindamycin 10mg/gm) BID TOPI
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# BID

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-22 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-18 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-14 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-12 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-14 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-10 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-14 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-08 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-09 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 160mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-04 - carboplatin AUC 5 485mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 22hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-06-01 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP)
• 2023-04-17 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP)
• 2023-03-13 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2090mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP)
• 2023-02-17 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2090mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP)
• 2023-01-20 - cisplatin 100mg/m2 200mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 2100mg NS 500mL 20hr D1-4 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP)

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2024-06-21

[Worsening Normocytic Anemia: Potential Impact on Docetaxel Regimen

]

There has been a concerning trend of worsening normocytic anemia over the past three months. Two recent hemoglobin (HGB) readings have fallen below 8 g/dL.

• 2024-06-20 HGB 7.9 g/dL *
• 2024-06-07 HGB 8.7 g/dL
• 2024-05-31 HGB 9.0 g/dL
• 2024-05-23 HGB 7.9 g/dL *
• 2024-05-19 HGB 8.3 g/dL
• 2024-05-10 HGB 9.3 g/dL
• 2024-04-25 HGB 9.3 g/dL
• 2024-04-15 HGB 8.4 g/dL
• 2024-04-12 HGB 9.5 g/dL
• 2024-03-22 HGB 9.0 g/dL
• 2024-03-13 HGB 9.1 g/dL
• 2024-03-08 HGB 9.2 g/dL

While the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) remains within the normal range, a noticeable decrease toward microcytosis is evident.

• 2024-06-20 MCV 83.9 fL
• 2024-06-07 MCV 84.4 fL
• 2024-05-31 MCV 83.5 fL
• 2024-05-23 MCV 86.6 fL
• 2024-05-19 MCV 84.9 fL
• 2024-05-10 MCV 84.7 fL
• 2024-04-25 MCV 86.2 fL
• 2024-04-15 MCV 86.5 fL
• 2024-04-12 MCV 87.9 fL
• 2024-03-22 MCV 88.3 fL
• 2024-03-13 MCV 86.7 fL
• 2024-03-08 MCV 89.1 fL

Iron supplementation may be beneficial. However, it’s important to consider that docetaxel itself is associated with a high incidence of anemia (ranging from 65% to 97%, with 8% to 9% developing severe grades 3/4). If the anemia continues to worsen and blood transfusions become intolerable, adjustments to the treatment regimen might be necessary.

2024-03-14

[antihyperglycemic meds not used: review T2DM diagnosis (limited data)]

The patient was found to have hyperuricemia and hypomagnesiemia. Magnesium sulfate and Feburic (febuxostat) are being administered to manage these conditions.

• 2024-03-13 Uric Acid 8.8 mg/dL
• 2024-03-13 Mg (Magnesium) 1.5 mg/dL
• 2023-08-18 Glucose (serum) 170 mg/dL
• 2023-01-06 HbA1c 7.0 %

There is a single data point for serum glucose on 2023-08-18, with no additional test results present in the HIS5 lab records. Type 2 DM continues to be listed as a diagnosis in recent visit records since 2023-02-09, including the admission note from this hospitalization, yet no antiglycemic medications are currently being administered. It is advisable to review whether this diagnosis should be maintained.

2024-01-12

[episodic hyperuricemia: inconsistent Feburic use impedes control]

The patient exhibited episodic hyperuricemia throughout the past year, suggesting inadequate control of his uric acid levels.

• 2024-01-11 Uric Acid 9.6 mg/dL ++
• 2023-12-18 Uric Acid 3.7 mg/dL
• 2023-12-14 Uric Acid 8.5 mg/dL +
• 2023-11-13 Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL
• 2023-11-09 Uric Acid 8.2 mg/dL +
• 2023-09-07 Uric Acid 7.8 mg/dL +
• 2023-08-21 Uric Acid 6.9 mg/dL
• 2023-08-07 Uric Acid 3.5 mg/dL
• 2023-07-31 Uric Acid 9.1 mg/dL ++
• 2023-07-03 Uric Acid 8.6 mg/dL +
• 2023-06-05 Uric Acid 11.0 mg/dL ++++
• 2023-05-31 Uric Acid 9.0 mg/dL ++
• 2023-03-12 Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL
• 2023-02-16 Uric Acid 5.8 mg/dL
• 2023-01-23 Uric Acid 8.2 mg/dL +
• 2023-01-06 Uric Acid 5.2 mg/dL

In response to these hyperuricemic episodes, Feburic (febuxostat) therapy was administered during several hospitalizations. However, outpatient visits did not consistently prescribe this medication, potentially contributing to the elevated serum uric acid levels.

Therefore, it is recommended to consider either extending Feburic therapy or exploring alternative options such as benzbromarone (on prescription at the OPD visits) for improved management of serum urate levels.

701025127

240712

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-25 Holter 24hr ECG
  • Baseline was sinus rhythm
  • No VPC
  • Rare isolated APCs
  • No long pause
  • No significant tachyarrhythmia
• 2024-06-14 CT - abdomen
  • Prior CT identified a fatty content lesion (lipoma) 1.1 x 0.7 mm in the pancreatic head (Srs:4, Img:29) is noted again, stationary.
    • In addition, Prior CT identified another poor enhancing nodule 5 mm in the pancreatic head is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
  • A renal stone 5 mm in right middle pole is noted.
  • S/P hysterectomy.
• 2024-06-13 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (85.4 - 15.7) / 85.4 = 81.62%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 81
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild MR and TR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2024-06-13 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 15 dB HL, WNL
  • L’t : 20 dB HL, WNL except 8k Hz.
• 2024-04-15 Patho - soft tissue biopsy/simple excision
  • Labeled as “right inguinal mass derived from round ligament”, excisional biopsy — papillary adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: PAX-8 (+), p53 (wild type), ER (+, 100%, strong intensity); Napsin-A (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), WT-1 (+), TTF-1 (+), vimentin (+), CD10 (-), RCC (-) CAIX (-), a pattern of suggestive of Mullerian origin. The tumor is less than 1 mm from un-oriented and unspcified margin. Separated foci of aggregates of foamy histiocyte, cholesterol clefts are present. Few isolated bland endometriosis-like glands are found. Please correlate with clinical, and if available, image findings.
• 2024-03-14 CT - pelvis
  • A nodule (2.7cm) at right inguinal region.
  • A lipoma (6.3x2.5x10.3cm) at left inguinal region.
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • Right renal stones (2-3mm).
• 2023-07-22 Anoscopy
  • Stool color : normal
  • Rectal mucosa : normal
  • Anal canal : abnormal
  • Impression : Mixed hemorrhoids

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-25 SOAP Cardiology Liu GuangLiang
  • S
    • CC: palpitation sometimes, after chemotherapy and entecavir
    • HBV on entecavir
    • Ovary cancer s/p …
  • A/P
    • EKG to rule out ACS or arrhythmia
    • Holter to rule out structural heart disease
    • Lifestyle modification
    • Return to OPD if effort angina developed
• 2024-06-12 ~ 2024-06-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ovarian Serous borderline papillary adenocarcinoma with right inguinal metastasis, right inguinal mass derived from round ligament status post tumor excision on 2024/04/15, FIGO:IVB
    • Insomnia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • Preparing for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • She received bilateral inguinal tumor resection on 2024/04/15.
    • Pathology showed Labeled as “right inguinal mass derived from round ligament”, excisional biopsy — papillary adenocarcinoma.
      • IHC stains: PAX-8 (+), p53 (wild type), ER (+, 100%, strong intensity); Napsin-A (+), CK7 (+), CK20 (-), WT-1 (+), TTF-1 (+), vimentin (+), CD10 (-), RCC (-) CAIX (-), a pattern suggestive of Mullerian origin.
    • Port-A implantation on 2024/05/08. Refer to Obstetrics and Gynecology and Hematology and Oncology.
    • This time, she was admitted to our ward for scheduled chemotherapy.
• 2024-05-08 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • Admission for C/T with TP, 24 hours CCr, heart echo, PTA
    • Consider check BRCA1/2 or even HRD
• 2024-04-14 ~ 2024-04-16 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left inguinal area tumor status post tumor excision on 2024/04/15
    • Right inguinal mass derived from round ligament status post tumor excision on 2024/04/15
  • CC
    • bilateral inguinal mass noted for 3 months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 62 y/o female with history of:
      • Abdominal Total Hysterectomy (A.T.H.)
      • Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (B.S.O.)
      • right renal stone s/p ESWL at Cardinal Tien Hospital. (Urologist Yang DengKai) in 2018/03
    • This time, bilateral inguinal mass has been noted for 3 months. A well defined mass about 2 cm with mild tenderness was found during PE at right inguinal hernia.
    • CT showed a nodule (2.7cm) at right inguinal region and a lipoma (6.3x2.5x10.3cm) at left inguinal region. Due to above, she was admitted for operation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, bilateral inguinal tumor resection was processed successfully on 2024/04/15. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication.
    • During the hospitalization, the empiric antibiotic, stool softener and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed.
    • There were no nosocomial infection and other complications. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable.
    • Under improved general condition, she was allowed to discharge today and outpatient department follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 7D
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, collect 24hr Ccr showed 113.1 mL/min.
    • PTA was done for survey on 2024/06/13 showed Reliabilty Fair, R’t : 15 dB HL, WNL, L’t : 20 dB HL, WNL except 8k Hz.
    • 2D echo was arrange for heart disease survey on 2024/06/13 showed LVEF:81%. Normal chamber size; Adequate LV and RV systolic function; Mild MR and TR and No regional wall motion abnormalities.
    • Limeson 4mg/tab 5#(20mg) PO and Stogamet 300mg/tab 1# PO before chemotherapy with Taxol 12 hrs on 2024/06/13 at 23:00 and before chemotherapy with Taxol 6 hrs on 2024/06/14 at 05:00, then she received chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2, Carboplatin Ccr:100, AUC:5) on 2024/06/14 (C1), during Taxol injection, chest tightness, fast heartbeat was noted, Pronolol 10mg/tab 1# PO ST was given and adjust rate to 50ml/hr (run 6hrs), then get improving.
    • Abdominal CT re-staging was performed on 2024/06/14 showed 1. Lipoma 1.1 x 0.7 cm at the pancreatic head is highly suspected. In addition, Prior CT identified another poor enhancing nodule 5 mm in the pancreatic head is noted again, stationary. Follow up is indicated.
    • Insomnia with Alpraline 0.5mg/tab 0.5# PO HS
    • Rozerem 8mg/tab 0.5# PO PRNHS (self paid) for insomnia.
    • Caricalm 175,350,32mg/tab 1# PO PRNQ8H for soreness.
    • Nincort Oral Gel 1mg/gm, 5gm/tube for oral ulcer.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/06/17 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Nincord Oral Gel (triamcinolone 1mg/gm) BID TOPI
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 0.5# HS
    • Caricalm (carisoprodol 175mg, acetaminophen 350mg, caffeine 32mg) 1# PRNQ8H for pain

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-15 - Op Method:
  • Excision of right retroperitoneal tumor
  • Excision of left inguinal area tumor
  • Finding:
    • Right inguinal mass 3.52.51.5cm derived from round ligament with serous fluid within, suspecting malignancy
    • Left inguinal area deep mass 12.06.53.0cm

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-12 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 625mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-07-12

[monitoring chest symptoms during TP regimen]

During the first administration of paclitaxel in the last hospital stay, the patient complained of chest tightness and palpitations. On 2024-06-25, the patient reported similar symptoms to our cardiologist, but the 24-hour Holter ECG showed no significant abnormalities.

Please monitor the patient closely for any adverse reactions during this second session of the TP regimen.

700567387

240711

[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-15 ~ 2024-05-23 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with lumen narrowing, urinary bladder invasion and lymph nodes metastasis(unresectable), cT4bN2bM1a, stage IVA (non-regional lymph nodes metastases)
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 5 under hemodialysis
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • Bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter
    • Proliferative diabetic retinopathy with vitreous hemorrhage
    • Iron deficiency anemia
    • Hypokalemia, potassium level: 2.7 mmol/L
  • CC
    • For sigmoid colon management
  • Present illness
    • This is a 60y/o female with underlying history of (1) DM under drug control; (2) ESRD s/p hemodialysis W246; (3) HTN under drug control, she was ADL dependent in her usual status.
    • She live in nursing home. She was admitted due to UTI on 2024/04/09, and abdominal CT on 2024/04/11 revealed sigmoid cancer cT4bN2bM0. So the colonoscopy and biopsy was arranged later, showed S-colon adenocarcinoma.
    • This time she was admitted for S-colon adenocarcinoma survey and treatment.
    • Accroding to the patient’s statement, she denied fever, constipation, abdominal pain and body weight loss. Diarrhea and bloody stool was complained. DRE in the OPD showed loose anal tonicity, mixed hemorrhoids, fecal incontinence, no blood, no mass. After admission, PET scan was arranged for tumor survey. Pre-operation perparation was arranged too.
    • Under the impression of S-colon adenocarcinoma cT4bN2bM0, stageIII, she was admitted for futher management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op preparation with lung function test and cardiac echo was arranged. Lung function test showed mild restrictive pulmonary function impairment and Mild obstructive pulmonary function impairment.
    • Cardiac echo revealed 1. Dilated LA; 2. Trivial pericardial effusion; 3. Concentric LV hypertrophy; 4. Adequate LV and RV systolic function; 5. Possibly impaired LV relaxation; 6. Calcified mitral annulus with mild MR, mild TR and PR; 7. AV sclerosis with mild AR; 8. No regional wall motion abnormalities.
    • OPH VS was consulted for patient complained about right side eye blurred vision and bleeding, transamin 1# PO BID + sinomin 1gtt QID ou + Alminto 1gtt QID ou was suggested with OPD follow up.
    • PET scan was arrange later for tumor survey, and reported on 2024/05/17: 1. Glucose hypermetabolism in the sigmoid colon with possible invasion to the urinary bladder, compatible with primay colon malignancy with possible invasion to the urinary bladder. 2. Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some regional lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes can not be ruled out. 3. Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right supraclavicular fossa, right pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and bilateral shoulders. Inflammation may show this picture. 4. Mildly increased FDG accumulation in the colon. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
    • GU and RT VS was consulted for tumor management. We arranged a family meeting on 2024/05/22, explanation of the medical condition and future plan was discussed.
      • Colon cancer with partial obstruction and invasion of the bladder. Chemoradiotherapy is recommended initially, but due to poor kidney function (requiring dialysis), only radiation therapy is feasible (approximately 28 sessions). Subsequent evaluation will determine the feasibility of tumor resection.
      • Currently, it is recommended to undergo colostomy surgery to alleviate impending intestinal obstruction issues.
      • After dialysis tomorrow (2024/05/23), discharge to the original care facility is planned, with readmission scheduled for 2024/06/04 and colostomy surgery on 2024/06/06.
      • Social services will assist in finding postoperative care facilities.
    • After above management, staging change to adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with lumen narrowing, urinary bladder invasion and lymph nodes metastasis (unresectable), cT4bN2bM1a, stage IVA.
    • She was discharged on 2024/05/23 and readmission will be arranged on 2024/06/04.
  • Discharge prescription
    • …
• 2024-04-09 ~ 2024-04-29 POMR Neurology Wu ZheXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Post herpetic neuralgia with crusting wounds (left chest and back)
    • Iron deficiency anemia
    • Chronic kidney disease stag 5 on hemodialysis status post perm catheter implantation 113/04/22
    • Broad-base papillary tumor with hypervascularity was noted in posterior wall of bladder.
    • S-colon tumor with lumen narrowing
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • Urinary tract infection, Urine culture on 2024/04/12 showed Klebsiella pneumoniae
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hyperuricemia
  • CC
    • dizziness for 2 days
  • Present illness
    • This 60-year-old woman who had histories of CKD, HTN, DM regular medication control in Cardinal Tien Hospital.
    • She justed discharged from Cardinal Tien Hospital on 2024/03/26 due to hypoNa and CKD.
    • According to the statements of the patient. This time, she suffered from general discomplain for 2 days. Dizziness for 2 days was noted. Hematuria was noted today. There was no fever/headache, no sorethroat/rhinorrhea, no chest tightness/pain, no dysuria, no diarrhea/tarry stool, no TOCC found. So she was sent to ER for help. At ER, conscious showed GCS’s:E4V5M5 vital sign showed BP:120/58mmHg, TPR:36.4/82/18. The serum examination show leukocytosis and anemia (WBC:12.71 *10^3/uL, N.Seg: 83.9 % and Band 0.3 %,Hb: 6.1 g/dl), elevated of CRP 7.8 mg/dL, impair renal function with Hyponatremia (BUN/Cr:116/6.34 mg/dl , Na:120mmol/L). Urinalysis showed pyuria, bacteriuria, hematuria and positive nitrite (RBC:30-49,WBC:>=100/HPF, bacteria:3+). CXR revealed no active lung lesion.
    • Under impression of 1) UTI; 2) Hyponatremia; 3) CKD with Anemia, she was admitted to our ward for further management and care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After adnission, empirical antibiotic with Sintrix was prescribed for UTI.
    • Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was prescribed on 2024/04/10.
    • We consulted Dermatology for Post herpetic neuralgia with crusting wounds. Who suggested
      • apply wet gauze to the scab wound for 15 minutes. After the scab softens, can gently peel it off.
      • then apply ointment topical biomycin  BID
      • oral neurontin 1# BID, oral ultracet 0.5# BID for pain control
      • During hospitalization, the patient can be sent to the dermatology department for No.263 consultation and low-energy helium-neon laser QW135
    • We consulted Gynecology for bleeding via vaginal survey, who suggested
      • Treat active problem as your expertise.
      • Advise patient follow up EM thickness at OBGYN after discharge.
      • Educate patient warning signs including increased vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain.
    • The renal echo showed Hydronephrosis with hydroureter, bilateral Parenchymal renal disease with small sized kidney, bilateral, favor chronic change
    • The abdominal CT revealed 1) Some air in urinary bladder. Bil. hydronephrosis and hydroureter. 2) Retroversion of uterus within some air densities.
    • We also consulted Urology for bil. hydronephrosis and hydroureter. Consider her current infection status, cystoscopy may be postponed until infection is well controlled. He suggested collecing three sets of urine cytology in three different days as initial survey.
      • 2024-04-17 17:12:53 The patient was in delirium status when I visited her this afternoon. Therefore it is impossible to discuss about the indication and risk of ureteroscopic examination with her. I also contacted her sister but she refused to come to hospital to sign permit for the patient. The ureteroscopic examination may only be arranged if her family agrees and fully understands the risk of surgery. Otherwise, we cannot arrange any invasive intervention for her.
    • We also consulted Physchology for acute delirium and depression treatment. Who suggested
      • Treat the underlying medical illness, such as UTI.
      • Avoid sedative agents.
      • Binin-U (5mg) 1amp IM prn q4-6h if needed.
      • Other psychiatric disorder, such as depression or anxiety, could not be confirmed.
    • Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2U was prescribed on 2024/04/10 and 2024/04/23.
    • Antibiotics was escalated to Brosym for urine culture showed MDR K.P. infection.
    • We suggested renal replacement therapy for uremia, Insertion perm cath on 2024/04/22 and start hemodialysis since 2024/04/22.
    • Cystoscopy was done on 4/25 and revealed Broad-base papillary tumor with hypervascularity was noted in posterior wall of bladder.
    • Colonscopy was done on 4/29 and revealed S-colon tumor with lumen narrowing.
    • Under stable condition, she was discharged on 04/29 and further hemodialysis would be peroformed at local hemodilaysis clinic later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • …

[surgical operation]

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[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-11 ~ 2024-04-03 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun

• 2022-04-11 ~ 2022-04-15 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • poorly differentiated of adenocarcinoma of stomach post subtotal gastrectomy and BII anastamosis with LN (1/16) metastasis, cT1aN0(micrometastasis)M0, stageIA, under TS-1 Capsule 120mg at LinKou CGMH
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 73 year old male was diagnosed of poorly differentiated of adenocarcinoma of stomach post subtotal gastrectomy and BII anastamosis with LN (1/16) metastasis, cT1aN0(micrometastasis)M0, stageIA, under TS-1 Capsule 120mg at LinKou CGMH.
    • Owing to personal reason, he was transfered to our ONC OPD for followed. CT was performed on 2022/03/18 revealed Gastric CA, s/p subtotal gastrectomy. Wall thickening of small bowel and cecum, c/w enterocolitis (neutropenic enterocolitis?). Suggest clinical correlation. Port-A insertion on 2022/04/01.
    • This time,he was admitted for chemotherapy
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with C1D1 FOLFOX wwas administered on 2022/04/12-14 after fully explaination. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy. With the relatively stable condition, he was discharged on 2022/04/15 and will OPD follow up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopromide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS

• 2022-03-19 ~ 2022-03-23 POMR Gastroenterology Su WeiZhi

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis
    • Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified(diagnosed in another hospital, unknown stage)
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • Fever, vomit and epigastric pain for 2 days
  • Present illness
    • This 73 y/o male underlying gastric cancer s/p op on 2021.12.01 in CGMH was admitted with the chief complaint of epigastric pain for 2 days. He started to have epigastric pain for 2 days, associated with vomiting and fever. He denied headache, chest pain, nor dyspnea. He also mentioned diarrhea for one week after he took target therapy medication. He lost 10kg in three months due to poor appetite after operation. He visited GI OPD two days before admission, ileus was diagnosed.
    • At ER, his vital sign was BP:120/58; HR:100; BT:37.1’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6, SpO2:98%. PE showed epigastric and RLQ tenderness, normoactive bowel sounds, rebound tenderness(+). Lab data showed WBC: 5320, Band:10%, Hb:12, CRP 12.09. ABD CT showed gastric CA, s/p subtotal gastrectomy, wall thickening of small bowel and cecum, c/w enterocolitis. Under the impression of enterocolitis, he was admitted to our ward for further treatment and evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO, IVF and empirical IV antibiotics were give for enterocolitis favor infectious colitis. Fever persisted for 2 days after admission the subsided. The pain also improved after admission. Stool culture yielded negative. Follow up lab showed improving also. There was no more discomfort after we start oral intake. With stable condition, he was discharged and will OPD follow up
  • Discharge prescription
    • Radi-K (potassium gluconate 595mg) 2# TID
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC

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[MedRec]

• 2024-06-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S
    • He received massive transfusion in the past 1 week at TaoYuan City Saint Paul’s Hospital
    • Her daughter worked in Hualien TzuChi
  • A/P
    • Pancytopenia nature?
    • significant weight loss 6 kg in 1 month
• 2024-03-27 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen WenJian
  • Prescription x3
    • Zolon (zopiclone 7.5mg) 1# PRNHS start taking half a pill
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 2# HS
    • Mirtapine (mirtazapine 30mg) 1# HS
    • Rozerem (ramelteon 8mg) 1# HS 10D self-paid
• 2021-08-25 SOAP Psychosomatic Medicine Chen WenJian
  • Prescription x3
    • Zolon (zopiclone 7.5mg) 1# PRNHS start taking half a pill
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 2# HS
    • Mirtapine (mirtazapine 30mg) 1# HS

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[exam findings]

• 2024-01-08 CT - abdomen
  • Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, cT2N2M0, s/p OP on 2023/03/09, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB, PD s/p chemotherapy with EP for 6 cycles with metastatic nodes in left para-aortic space, under FOLFOX from 2023/10/07
  • Imp:
    • s/p subtotal gastrectomy.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at bilateral paraaorti region up to 6.03cm in largest dimension. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-09-06, the lesions enlarged markedly
• 2023-12-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (144 - 32) / 144 = 77.78%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 77
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Dilated LA and LV
    • Trivial MR, mild to moderate AR, mild TR
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2023-12-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine, L3 and L5 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, left sternoclavicular junction, bilateral elbows, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-09-22 Patho - omentum biopsy
  • Soft tissue, left para-aortic space, CT-guide biopsy — Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of small blue round cells with focal crush artifact, which immunohistochemistry shows CK (equivocal), CD56 (+) and synaptophysin (+, focal). No lymph node parenchyma is included. According to histopathologic findings and patient’s past history, it is compatible with metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma.
• 2023-09-06 CT - abdomen
  • History: small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of gastric with a 4.2cm ulcerative mass, cT2N2M0, s/p radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection Roux-en-Y GJ anastomosis, pathology showed Neuroendocrine carcinoma, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB on 3/14, with Perineural invasion+, Lymphovascular invasion, Ki-67＝ 60%.
    
  • Findings:
    • There are several newly developed enlarged nodes in left para-aortic space and the largest one 2.4 x 1.8 cm in size.
      • Metastatic nodes are highly suspected.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis, ectasia 2.2 cm and mild intramural thrombus formation.
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy
    • Right. renal stones (<5mm).
  • Impression:
    • Metastatic nodes in left para-aortic space are noted.
• 2023-06-12 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Gastric tumor
  • IMP:
    • S/P gastric operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • Bil. renal stones (2-4mm).
    • R/O CBD stone (5mm).
• 2023-04-01 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • R’t : 41 dB HL, normal to severe mixed type HL
  • L’t : 45 dB HL, normal to profound mixed type HL.
• 2023-03-17 CXR
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Interstitial pattern at LLL.
• 2023-03-10 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Stomach, subtotal gastrectomy — Neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Margins, bilateral cutting ends, subtotal gastrectomy — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, D2 LN dissection — Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (10/28)
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: Stomach and regional lymph nodes
    • Specimen size: 22.5 cm along greater curvature and 12.5 cm along the lesser curvature
    • Number of lesions: Solitary
    • Tumor site: Low body, lesser curvature, 6.0 cm from distal margin
    • Tumor size: 4.8 x 4.2 cm in size
    • Tumor configuration: Ulcerative mass
    • Representative sections as follows: A1= proximal margin, A2= distal margin, A3-A6= tumor, B= LN 1, C= LN 3, D1-D2= LN 4, E= LN 5, F= LN 6, G1-G3= LN 7,8,9,11p
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Neuroendocrine carcinoma, combined small cell and large cell types
    • Histologic grade: Poorly differentiation (G3)
    • Depth of tumor invasion: Tumor invades the serosa
    • Margins: Radial margin is involved by carcinoma
    • Perineural invasion: Present
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: Present
    • Regional lymph nodes: Metastatic carcinoma (10/28)
      • 0 (LN 1), 5/5 (LN 3), 1/3 (LN 4), 0/1 (LN 5), 0/3 (LN 6), 4/16 (LN 7, 8, 9, 11p); (Number of LN involved/Number of LN examined)
    • Extracapsular extension: Present
    • Additional pathologic findings: Non-atrophic chronic gastritis
    • Pathologic Staging: pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB
    • IHC (S2023-03207): CK(+), CD56(+), Synaptophysin(+), TTF-1(+), Ki-67= 60%
• 2023-03-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (116 - 30) / 116 = 74.14%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH, dilated LA; impaired LV relaxation.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Moderate MR; mild to moderate AR; mild to moderate TR; mild PR.
    • Mildly dilated ascending aorta.
    • A calcified atheroma (1.04cm of thickness) at aortic root.
• 2023-03-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider inferolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-02-27 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Ulcerative mass at gastric body measuring 4.2cm in largest dimension is found. Huge lymph nodes are found at celiac trunk (3.4cm) and gastrohepatic ligment (n＝4) is found.
  • Imp: Gastric cancer at body with reiongal lymphadenopathy (n＝4)
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
  • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-02-22 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, angularis, biopsy — small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, origin?, please see microdescription
  • Sections show gastric mucosa with infiltration of large nests of small hyperchromatic tumor cells, scanty cytoplasm and marked crushing artifact.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), CD56(+), Synaptophysin(+), TTF-1(+), and LCA(-). The Ki-67 is about 60%. Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of stomach may also be positive for TTF-1. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study to confirm tumor origin from lung, stomach, or other area.
• 2023-02-22 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD
  • Findings
    • Esophagus: No mucosa break was seen. No definite lesion.
    • Stomach: One A2 ulcer (large 3.5 cm , deep with some old blood clot) over angularis, biopsy was done
  • Diagnosis
    • Gastric ulcer, big, A2 ulcer over angularis

[MedRec]

• 2023-10-03 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P: Due to disease in progression after tissue proof by CT-guided retroperitoneal LN biopsy, admission for C/T with or without contrast, plus IO on 2023-10-03
• 2023-09-12 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Wu ChaoCun
  • Prescription x3
    • hydroxocobalamin 1mg/mL/amp Q2W IM
    • Mopride (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
• 2023-04-28 ~ 2023-04-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he receice chemotherapy with EP (Cisplatin 75mg/m2 D1 –> due to Cr:1.31, eGFR :57, change to Carboplatin AUC:5, Etoposide 100mg/m2 D1-D3) on 2023/04/28-04/30, with adequate hydration. Mopride 5mg/tab 1# TID and Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting. Chronic viral hepatitis B with Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC. Chronic gastric ulce with Nexium 40mg/tab 1# PO QDAC. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/04/30 and OPD followed up later.
  • Prescription
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) QD SC 3D (on 2023-05-04,05,06)
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H (post GCSF, if bone pain or BT > 38’C)
• 2023-04-27 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O - AE: Gr 4 neutropenia -> improved
• 2023-04-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O - AE: Gr 4 neutropenia
• 2023-04-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O
    • Cancer Treatment - Chemoradiation/Targeted Therapy Side Effects Assessment (2023-04-13)
      • Renal function (Creatinine level): Grade 2: > 1.5-3 times the upper limit of normal.
      • Renal function (Creatinine level) Management: Supportive care.
• 2023-03-31 ~ 2023-04-06 POMR Hemato-Oncology
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, cT2N2M0, s/p radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lumph node dissection and Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy anastomosis on 2023/03/09, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB, with Perineural invasion+, lymphovascular space invasion
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received PTA and record 24 hrs Ccr before chemotherapy, PTA on 2023/04/01 showed reliabilty fair, 24 hrs Ccr showed 101.0 mL/min, total urine 1300ml. He receice chemotherapy with EP (Cisplatin 75mg/m2 D1, Etoposide 100mg/m2 D1-D3) on 2023/04/03-04/05, with adequate hydration. Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting. Chronic viral hepatitis B with Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy with mild nausea without vomiting and hiccup were noted, after treatment improving. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/04/06 and OPD followed up later.
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Bafen (baclofen 5mg) 1# PRNQ8H
• 2023-03-28 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • S
    • For further management of the disease
    • Hbs Ag (-), Anti-HBc (+), Anti-HBs (+), Anti-HCV (-)
  • O
    • 2023/03/16 HBsAg = Nonreactive;
    • 2023/03/16 HBsAg (Value) = 0.42 S/CO;
    • 2023/03/16 Anti-HCV = Nonreactive;
    • 2023/03/16 Anti-HCV Value = 0.11 S/CO;
    • 2023/03/16 Anti-HBs = >1000.00 mIU/mL;
    • 2023/03/16 Anti-HBc = Reactive;
    • 2023/03/16 Anti-HBc-Value = 5.76 S/CO;
  • P
    • admisision
      • chest CT (+/- contrast) for complete work up
      • check 24 urine CCR, auditory test,
      • Adjuvant chemotherapy (4-6 cycle platinum-based chemotherapy [etoposide plus cisplatin or carboplatin]).
      • Prophylatic anti HBV medication
    • Arrange admission for 24 hours CCr, audiometry and C/T with EP
• 2023-03-06 ~ 2023-03-18 POMR General and Digestive Surgery
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Neuroendocrine carcinoma of gastric lower body, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB status post radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lumph node dissection and Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy anastomosis on 2023/03/09. ECOG:1
    • Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device with port-A on 2023/03/17
  • CC
    • Epigastric pain and regurgitation for 6 months.       
  • Present illness
    • This is a 73-year-old man without specific past history. The patient had epigastric pain for 6 months, so he went to OPD for help since 2022/09. However, symptoms did not improved even after medication by H2 bloker. The pain was postprandially but did not refer to back or RUQ. Paendoscopy was arranged on 2023/02/22 with a finding of a big ulcer at gastric angularis. Pathology showed small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Thus, under the impression of Gastric cancer, he is admitted to our ward for subtotal gastrectomy.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admmision, he was arranged with radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection with Roux-en-Y GJ anastomosis. After OP, he had moderate pain at wound and surgical site. The pain was tolerable after given pain killer PCA for post OP pain control. TPN starting on 2023/03/10 with NPO and NG decompression, NG removed. He had flatulence on 2023/03/13 and watery diarrhea passage on 2023/03/14. We started PG1 diet and the patietnt tolerated well without nausea or vomiting. Pathology of stomach tumor came out on 2023/03/14, showing Neuroendocrine carcinoma AJCC Pathologic staging pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB. We consulted hematology doctor for further evaluation. Port-A was arranged on 2023/03/17 for future chenotherpay usage. Under good condition with good pain control and diet recovery to PG3 diet, he was discharged on 2023/03/18 for OPD followup and further treatment.
  • Prescription
    • Mopride (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID

[consultation]

• 2024-01-23 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for arrange R/T for left waist pain (2024/01/08 CT shows Enlarged lymph nodes are found at bilateral paraaorti region up to 6.03cm in largest dimension.)
    • will arrange CCRT then IO.
    • This is a 74-year-old man without specific past history. The patient had epigastric pain for 6 months, so he went to OPD for help since 2022/09. However, symptoms did not improved even after medication by H2 bloker. The pain was postprandially but did not refer to back or RUQ.
      • Panendoscopy was arranged on 2023/02/22 with a finding of a big ulcer at gastric angularis.
      • Pathology showed stomach, angularis, biopsy —- small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, origin ? immunohistochemical stains reveal CK (+), CD56 (+), synaptophysin (+), TTF-1 (+), and LCA (-). The Ki-67 is about 60%. Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of stomach may also be positive for TTF-1.
      • Abdominal CT was done on 2023/02/27 showed gastric cancer at body with reiongal lymphadenopathy (n＝4).
      • He received radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNdissection、Roux-en-Y GJ anastomosis on 2023/03/09.
      • Pathology showed stomach, subtotal gastrectomy — Neuroendocrine carcinoma, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB, IHC (S2023-03207): CK (+), CD56 (+), Synaptophysin (+), TTF-1 (+), Ki-67 = 60%.
      • Thus, diagnosis was small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, cT2N2M0, s/p radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lumph node dissection and Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy anastomosis on 2023/03/09, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB, with Perineural invasion, lymphovascular space invasion.
      • Port-A catheter implantation on 2023/03/17. PTA and record 24 hrs Ccr before chemotherapy, PTA on 2023/04/01 showed reliabilty fair, 24 hrs Ccr showed 101.0 mL/min, total urine 1300ml.
      • He receice chemotherapy with EP (Cisplatin 75mg/m2 -> due to Cr:1.31 eGFR :57, change to Carboplatin AUC:5 D1, Etoposide 100mg/m2 D1-D3) on 2023/04/03(C1), 2023/04/28(C2), 2023/05/22(C3), 2023/06/13(C4), 2023/06/30(C5), 2023/07/25(C6) with adequate hydration.
      • Abdomen CT on 2023/06/12 showed S/P gastric operation, no evidence of tumor recurrence. Bil. renal stones (2-4mm) and R/O CBD stone (5mm).
      • Follow-up, Abdominal CT on 2023/09/10 showed metastatic nodes in left para-aortic space are noted.
      • Arranged Retroperitoneal lymph node CT Guide biopsy on 2023/09/22, pathology showed Soft tissue, left para-aortic space, CT-guide biopsy — Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma, immunohistochemistry shows CK (equivocal), CD56 (+) and synaptophysin (+, focal). S/p chemotherapy with FOLFOX on 2023/10/06(C1D1), 2023/10/30(C1D15), 2023/11/17(C2D1), 2023/12/05(C2D15), 2023/12/19(C3D1), 2024/01/05(C3D15).
      • This time, he was admitted to our ward for due to disease progression, for discuss further treatment.
    • We sincerely need your professional assistance!!
  • A
    • This 74-year-old man was diagnosed of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, cT2N2M0, s/p radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lumph node dissection and Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy anastomosis on 2023/03/09, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB, with Perineural invasion, lymphovascular space invasion. s/p adjuvant C/T. Abdominal CT on 2023/09/10 showed metastatic nodes in left para-aortic space are noted. Biopsy proved Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma, s/p C/T with disease progression and Lt back pain.
    • CCRT for symptoms relief and possible disease control is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged today.
    • Plan to deliver 44~50 Gy/ 22~25 fx to the bil. paraaortic LAPs. RT will start around 2024/01/25 or 26. Thank you very much.
• 2023-03-18 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This is a 73-year-old man without specific past history. The patient had epigastric pain for 6 months, Panendoscopy was arranged on 2023/02/22 showed a small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of gastric with a 4.2cm ulcerative mass, cT2N2M0, s/p radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection Roux-en-Y GJ anastomosis on 2023/03/09, pathology showed Neuroendocrine carcinoma, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB on 2023/03/14.
    • We need your expertise for further evaluation and treatment, Thx!!
  • A
    • Pathology showed Neuroendocrine carcinoma, pT4aN3a(cM0), stage IIIB, with Perineural invasion+, Lymphovascular space invasion+, margin+, Ki-67= 60%. We are consulted for further evaluation and treatment.
    • Please arrange chest CT(+/- contrast) for complete work up.
    • Adjuvant chemotherapy +/- RT is indicated in this case (4-6 cycle platinum-based chemotherapy [etoposide plus cisplatin or carboplatin]).
    • Please check 24 urine CCR, auditory test, HbsAg, antiHbs, AntiHbc, anti HCV. Arrange port A insertion.
    • Arrange our OPD after discharge. Thanks for your consultation.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-03-09
  • Surgery
    • radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection
    • Roux-en-Y GJ anastomosis
  • Finding
    • 4.5 x 4.5 cm ulcerative mass at lower body lesser curvature with serosa invole
    • large LN4 cm at station 9

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-19 - (FOLFIRI)

• 2024-04-02 - (FOLFIRI)

• 2024-03-04 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 35mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 709mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-2 (5-FU CCRT)

• 2024-02-29 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 35mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 709mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-2 (5-FU CCRT)

• 2024-01-31 - [leucovorin 20mg/m2 35mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 709mg NS 100mL 10min] D1-4 (5-FU CCRT)

• 2024-01-05 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr +leucovorin 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-12-19 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr +leucovorin 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-12-05 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr +leucovorin 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-11-17 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr +leucovorin 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-10-30 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr +leucovorin 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-10-06 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 130mg D5W 250mL 2hr +leucovorin 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 300mg/m2 530mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-07-24 - etoposide 80mg/m2 140mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3 + carboplatin AUC 4 370mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 (Fytosid 100mg/m2 -> 80mg/m2. eGFR 67 carbo AUC 4)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3

• 2023-06-30 - etoposide 80mg/m2 140mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3 + carboplatin AUC 4 370mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 (Fytosid 100mg/m2 -> 80mg/m2. eGFR 69 WBC 2980 carbo AUC 4)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3

• 2023-06-13 - etoposide 100mg/m2 175mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3 + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr D1

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3

• 2023-05-22 - etoposide 100mg/m2 175mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3 + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 (Cre 1.08, CrCl 59, carbo AUC 5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3

• 2023-04-28 - etoposide 100mg/m2 175mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3 + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr D1 (Cre 1.31, cis -> carbo AUC 5)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL D1

• 2023-04-03 - etoposide 100mg/m2 175mg NS 500mL 2hr D1-3 + NS 500mL 3hr (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 + NS 1000mL 3hr (post cisplatin)

  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2 + NS 250mL D1

==========

2024-07-11

[Veklury (remdesivir) dosage consideration for patient with low eGFR]

Veklury (remdesivir) is not recommended for patients with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min. The patient’s eGFR is 46.82 mL/min (2024-07-10), so this is not a contraindication.

The dosing regimen is IV 200 mg as a single dose on day 1, followed by 100 mg once daily.

The package insert and literature do not provide an alternative approach for missing the loading dose. Since the patient received a single dose yesterday evening (ST) and only about half a day has passed before the next daily dose (QD), administering 200 mg this morning may result in a higher-than-expected blood concentration then the trial design. Therefore, it is not recommended to make up for the missed loading dose today.

[HGB drop and bilirubin rise: hemolysis possibility]

Current iron supplementation (Foliromin 50mg ferrous sodium citrate 1# BID PO) is in place (although the MCV of 94 does not indicate microcytosis). An elevation of bilirubin following a decrease in hemoglobin level could suggest hemolysis, which might warrant further investigation.

• 2024-07-10 Bilirubin total 1.75 mg/dL
  

• 2024-07-10 Bilirubin direct 0.47 mg/dL

• 2024-07-10 HGB 10.4 g/dL
  

• 2024-07-08 HGB 8.6 g/dL
  

• 2024-07-06 HGB 9.3 g/dL
  

• 2024-06-25 HGB 10.2 g/dL

2024-03-01

[CCRT for enlarged paraaortic LAP: everolimus as potential next-line treatment, monitoring PLT]

This patient is currently receiving CCRT for his enlarged paraaortic lymph nodes (LAP). The disease eventually developed resistance to the etoposide + carboplatin regimen and the FOLFOX regimen. Newer treatment options, such as everolimus, might need to be considered after the completion of CCRT.

Recent lab data showed values of PLT less than 100K/uL. While this does not yet constitute a critical level, it warrants close monitoring. Other lab findings were unremarkable. No medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-02-29 PLT 94 x10^3/uL
• 2024-02-21 PLT 61 x10^3/uL
• 2024-02-02 PLT 126 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-22 PLT 129 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-04 PLT 119 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-18 PLT 123 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-04 PLT 135 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-17 PLT 181 x10^3/uL
• 2023-10-30 PLT 189 x10^3/uL

2023-11-20

[elevated LDH: a sign of underlying tissue and/or liver damage?]

An increasing trend in LDH levels might suggest potential tissue or liver damage, warranting further investigation.

• 2023-11-17 LDH 362 U/L *
• 2023-10-30 LDH 314 U/L *
• 2023-10-18 LDH 263 U/L
  
• 2023-10-03 LDH 243 U/L
  
• 2023-09-12 LDH 138 U/L
  
• 2023-09-05 LDH 126 U/L
  
• 2023-08-08 LDH 129 U/L
  
• 2023-07-19 LDH 132 U/L
  
• 2023-07-12 LDH 116 U/L
  
• 2023-06-27 LDH 116 U/L
  
• 2023-06-08 LDH 102 U/L
  
• 2023-06-01 LDH 110 U/L
  
• 2023-05-16 LDH 154 U/L
  
• 2023-05-09 LDH 96 U/L

2023-07-25

As per the available records, the patient’s general and gastroenterology surgeon issued a prescription on 2023-06-20, following the subtotal gastrectomy. The prescribed medications include B-Red (hydroxocobalamin), Mopride (mosapride citrate), Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate), and Ulstop (famotidine). These medications were appropriately incorporated into the active medication list, and there were no identified reconciliation problems.

2023-07-03

As per the records, our general and gastroenterological surgery department prescribed a 28-day course of B-Red (hydroxocobalamin), Mopride (mosapride citrate), Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate), and Ulstop (famotidine) to this patient on 2023-06-20 due to his post subtotal gastrectomy status. These drugs have been correctly incorporated into the active medication list, and no reconciliation issues were identified.

2023-05-23

• A review of the PharmaCloud database shows that all of the patient’s most recent medications were prescribed by our hospital, and no medication reconciliation issues were identified.
• This patient was diagnosed with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma of the stomach. The patient underwent radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection on 2023-03-09. Following this surgery, a chemotherapy regimen of cisplatin and etoposide was initiated on 2023-04-03. However, due to alternations in the patient’s renal function, the chemotherapy regimen was changed to carboplatin and etoposide on 2023-04-28. Neutropenia was noted with a white blood cell (WBC) count of 2.29K/uL on 2023-04-20. Prophylactic granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) was prepared for the patient prior to the next round of chemotherapy.
• Lab data on 2023-05-16 showed grossly normal readings and vital signs in the TPR panel indicate that the patient’s condition is stable. All current medications seem appropriate and there appear to be no concerns found with the patient’s current drug regimen.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-21 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 26 dB HL; LE 28 dB HL.
  • Bil normal to mild SNHL.
• 2024-04-22 CXR erect
  • Plate density in right lower, r/o atelectasis.
• 2024-04-15 Patho - ovary (tumor)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, right, debulking surgery — mucinous carcinoma, grade 1 — Mucinous borderline tumor
    • Ovary, left, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, left, debulking surgery — lymphangioma
    • Fallopian tube, right, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Cervix, debulking surgery — Nabothian cyst
    • Myometrium, debulking surgery — intramural myomata
    • Endometrium, debulking surgery — endometrial polyp
    • Omentum, debulking surgery — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy (
    • Lymph node, right paraaortic, dissection — negative for malignancy (adipose tissue only)
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT1c1N0 (if cM0); FIGO stage IC1
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Node section.
    • Specimen size:
      • Ovary, right: 15x 10 cm
      • Ovary, left: 3x 2 cm
      • Fallopian tube, right: 6x0.5 cm
      • Fallopian tube, left: 5x0.5 cm
      • Uterus: 9x7x6 cm
      • Omentum: 18x5x1.5 cm
    • Specimen Integrity
      • NOTE: For primary ovarian tumors, if the ovary containing primary tumor is removed intact into a laparoscopy bag and ruptured in the bag by the surgeon without spillage into the peritoneal cavity (to allow for removal via laparoscopy port site or small incision), the specimen integrity should be listed as “capsule intact” with a comment explaining this in the report.
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable)
        • Capsule ruptured (surgical spill)
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable)
        • Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable)
        • Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable)
        • Serosa intact
      • Tumor Site:
        • Note: Please select the primary tumor site only
        • Right ovary
      • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable)
        • Absent
      • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable)
        • Absent
      • Tumor Size
        • Note: For bilateral tumors, please report maximum dimension for each primary tumor, specifying by laterality.
        • Mucinous carcinoma: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 0.8 cm
        • Mucinous borderline tumor: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 14 cm
      • Sections are taken and labeled as:F2024-143FSA1-3＆F2024-143A1-15 : right ovarian tumor, A1:left iliac LN, A2:left obturator LN, A3:right iliac LN, A4:right obturator LN, A5:left paraaortic LN, A6:right paraaortic LN,A7:left ovary, A8:left tube, A9:right tube, A10:cx, A11-15:corpus, A16:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • Mucinous carcinoma & mucinous borderline tumor
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors)
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
      • WHO Grading System - G1: Well differentiated
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only)
      • Note: Serous tumor implants that were formerly classified as “invasive implants” are now classified as low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum.
      • Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply):
      • Not identified
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable)
      • Not identified
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid
      • Negative for malignancy (normal/benign)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Left iliac: 0/9
      • Left obturator: 0/8
      • Right iliac: 0/3
      • Right obturator: 0/6
      • Left paraaortic: 0/4
      • Right paraaortic: adipose tissue only
    • Additional Pathologic Findings
      • Lymphangioma at left fallopian tube
      • Enodmetrial polyp
      • intramural myomata
    • Comment(s): none
    • Immunohistochemical stain: CK7(+), CK20(focal+), PAX-8(focal+)
• 2024-04-01 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Cystic tumor, 15.1x9.5cm in right pelvic cavity with internal septum, r/o malignancy.
    • Uterine tumors, up to 4.7cm.
    • Liver cysts, up to 1.3cm in left lobe liver.
  • Impression:
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Cystic tumor, r/o right ovarian malignancy.
    • Liver cysts.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T1c__(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IC__(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-15 ~ 2024-06-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Limeson 4mg/tab 5# (20mg) po and Stogamet 300mg/tab 1# po before chemotherapy with Taxol 12 hrs on 2024/06/16 at 23:00 and before chemotherapy with Taxol 6 hrs on 2024/06/17 at 05:00.
    • Chemotherapy with Taxol (175mg/m2) / Carboplain (AUC:5) on 2024/06/17 (C2), due to allergy of taxol last time add premedication with Hydrocortisone 100mg/vial 1vial for relief. Then get improving, extend infusion time to 6 hours. Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A with PPI oral form.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting, but mild redness of body without itchy. Allegra oral form for back. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/06/18 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID
• 2024-04-11 ~ 2024-04-23 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
    • Right ovarian malignancy (mucinous carcinoma , grade 1, pT1c1N0(if cM0); FIGO stage IC1 post Debulking surgery on 2024/04/15)
    • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • CC
    • Vaginal spotting for 10 days
  • Present illness
    • This 68-year-old, P3 (vaginal delivery) woman had history of mymectomy 5 years ago and cholecystectomy 10 years ago. She has menopaused for near 20 years. Her last pap smear was normal on 2024/03. There was no food or drug allery. She denied the useage of Hormonal therapy.
    • This time, she came to our GYN OPD for help due to vaginal spotting for 10 days. The amount like first day of her menstruation but no abdominal pain or abnormal discharge. However she did not has body weight loss, decreased appetite, progressively weakness and urinary frequency. Furthremore, there was no fever, dyspnea, change the bowel habbit or other discomfort.
    • At GYN OPD on 2024/03/28, the transvaginal sonography revealed the uterus was 7159mm and 2 myomas (3731mm and 34*29mm). The endometrium was 10.6 mm. The right ovarian mass (122mmx85mm), with septum,no boold flow was found.
    • The CT abdomen on 2024/04/01 revealed a cystic tumor, 15.1x9.5cm in right pelvic cavity with internal septum, r/o malignancy and no ascites or enlarged lymph node. According to her medical record, the CA-125 level was 85.9, CEA level was 33.5 and CA199 level was <2.
    • Under the impression of right ovarian cancer which cannot be excluded, surgical intervention was suggested. After well explained and discussion with patient, she accepted the operation on 2024/04/15 and was admitted to our ward on 2024/04/11. On arrival, the vital signs were stable, Blood test showed Hgb level as 14.7 g/dL (normal). The preoperative evaluation and preparation including upper GI panendoscopy and colonscopy for her was arranged as cancer surveys.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This patient was admitted on 2024/04/11. The GU doctor was consulted and done cystoscopy and bilateral ureter insertion on 2024/04/15.
    • And she later underwent Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/04/15.
    • We gave her Cefazolin and Gentamycin IV form for post op prophylaxis antibiotics for days. We checked the lab datas and revealed no infection signs and then we shifted her antibiotics to Cephalexin of oral form since her post-op course was uneventful. Post-operation wound was dry and clean without dehiscence, discharge, or oozing.After flatus, her food taking and defecation were all in good conditon.
    • The pathology showed right ovarian malignancy (mucinous carcinoma, grade 1, pT1c1N0(if cM0); FIGO stage IC1). The GYN tumor conference was held on 2024/04/25. She was then arranged with chemotheraphy and Port-A insertion by GS Dr. on 2024/04/22.
    • Since all her general conditions were all improved and relatively stable, we arranged her discharge on 2024/04/23. She would under further OPD follow up for her recovery status and surgical wound conditions.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-15
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis:
      • Right ovarian malignancy (Ovary, right, frozen section — Mucinous adenocarcinoma)
    • Operation:
      • Debulking surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + paraaortic lymph node dissection + infracolic omentectomy)   - Finding Right ovarian malignancy (Ovary, right, frozen section — Mucinous adenocarcinoma)
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, the posterior wall was tense contact with sigmoid colon, s/p adhesiolysis
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: 3x2x2 cm , capsule intact , smooth surface. Adhesion with sigmoid colon, s/p adhesiolysis
      • ROV: one multicystic right ovarian mass, 20x10 cm , capsule intact, intra-operative rupture(+) with mucus contents(900ml)
      • Fallopian tube: bilateral grossly normal
    • Cul-de-sac: invisible due to tumor mass occupied and adhesion.
    • Ascites: bloody, sent for cytology test
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(+, at left site), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: grossly normal. mild adhesion to peritoneum, s/p adhesiolysis
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Subdiaphragmatic surface: miliary tumor seeding(-)
    • Appendix: grossly normal
    • Optimaldebulking surgery was achieved
    • Optimal cytoreduction: R0 : there was no residual tumor
    • Estimated blood loss: 500ml
    • Blood transfusion: none
    • Complication: nil
    • Antiadhesion agent: none
    • J-vac x2 at bilateral cul-de sac   

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-10 - hydrocortisone 100mg + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (TP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-17 - hydrocortisone 100mg + paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 6hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr (TP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 590mg NS 250mL 2hr (TP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-07-10

Lab results on 2024-07-09 were within normal limits, and vital signs remained stable throughout the hospitalization. No medication discrepancies were identified.

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[MedRec]

• 2024-06-26 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription x2
    • Aromasin (exemestane 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Kisqali (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD 7D

• 2024-06-14 ~ 2024-06-15 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left breast cancer with thoracic spine and liver metastasis stage IV. IHC revealed ER(+, 90%), PR(-), HER(-). ECOG performance score:0
  • CC
    • for Cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6 with Kisquli
  • Present illness
    • This 60-year-old post menopausal woman has
      • 1. Left knee grade II~III osteoarthritis with lateral patella subluxation post arthroscopic shaving and lateral patella release on 2020/11/25.
      • 2. Left breast cancer pT2N2M0 stage IIIA status post left partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection on 2016/05/06.
    • She was admitted for implantation port-a catheteriplatation and arrange adjuvant chemotherapy. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She was diagnosed with left breast cancer then underwent of left breast cancer pT2N2M0 stage IIIA status post left partial mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection on 2016/05/06. The finally pathlogy revealed invasive carcinoma with lymph node metastatic carcinoma (2016/06/18), pT2N2M0 stage IIIA. IHC revealed ER (Ab): Positive (100%), PR (Ab): Positive (10%), HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative, Ki-67: 20%, p53: 5%.
    • She received adjuvant chemotherapy EC follow by T since 2016/05/23 and completed Radiotherapy. AI since 2016/11/14 and advise extension therapy.
    • Unfortunately, MRI revealed multiple hepatic tumors at both lobes of liver and spine metastaisis on 2023/03/16.
    • She received Cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6 with Ibrance since 2023/04/03 then shift to Afinitor due to increased of tumor marker since 2023/09/04.
    • Abdominal CT revealed multiple metastases on both hepatic lobes on 2024/05/11.
    • CT guild biospy showed consistent with metastatic invasive carcinoma of breast. IHC showed ER: Positive (90%), PR (Ab): Negative, HER-2/Neu (Ab): Negative, GATA3: Negative.
    • After well explain the possible treatment modality were well explained to the patient. This time, she was admitted to our ward for Cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6 with Kisqali.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Kisquli was given. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, and will follow at OPD two weeks later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Kisqali (ribociclib 200mg) 3# QD 14D

• 2024-06-12 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Aromasin (exemestane 25mg) 1# QD 28D

• 2024-06-03 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Aromasin (exemestane 25mg) 1# QD 14D

• 2024-05-13 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Aromasin (exemestane 25mg) 1# QD 21D
    • Afinitor (everolimus 5mg) 1# BID 12D

• 2024-02-26 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription x3
    • Aromasin (exemestane 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Afinitor (everolimus 5mg) 1# BID 28D
    • BioCal chewable tablets (tribasic calcium phosphate 1203mg, cholecalciferol 330IU) 1# BID 28D

• ….-..-..

• 2017-03-20 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • S: Lt breast ca proved by CNB at YiLan YangMing Hospital on 2016-04-25
  • Diagnosis
    • Malignant female breast neoplasm, NOS [C50.912]
    • Sleep disturbance, unspecified [G47.8]
  • Prescription x3
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D

==========

2024-07-10

[ribociclib treatment schedule and neutropenia management]

Kisqali (ribociclib) was initiated on 2024-06-15 with a standard daily dose of 600mg. However, the prescribed regimen did not exactly match the recommended “21 days of use followed by a 7-day rest period to complete a 28-day treatment cycle,” as there was no clear 1-week rest period.

Ribociclib is associated with neutropenia (69% to 78%; grade 3: 46% to 55%; grade 4: 7% to 10%). The recommendations for managing neutropenia are:

• Grade 1 or 2 neutropenia (ANC 1,000/mm³ to below the lower limit of normal): No ribociclib dosage adjustment necessary.
• Grade 3 neutropenia (ANC 500 to <1,000/mm³): Interrupt ribociclib treatment until recovery to grade 2 or lower, then resume ribociclib at the same dose. For recurrent grade 3 neutropenia, interrupt treatment until recovery and then resume ribociclib at the next lower dose level.
• Grade 3 neutropenic fever (a single episode of fever >38.3°C or fever >38°C for >1 hour and/or concurrent infection): Interrupt ribociclib treatment until recovery (of neutropenia) to grade 2 or lower and then resume ribociclib at the next lower dose level.
• Grade 4 neutropenia (ANC <500/mm³): Interrupt ribociclib treatment until recovery to grade 2 or lower and then resume ribociclib at the next lower dose level.

Grade 3 neutropenia was noted on 2024-07-08 for the first time with ribociclib. It is recommended to interrupt ribociclib treatment until recovery to grade 2 or lower, then resume ribociclib at the same dose.

• 2024-07-08 WBC 1.63 x10^3/uL
  
• 2024-07-08 Neutrophil 30.8 %

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[lab data]

2023-11-28 HLA A-high 11:01
2023-11-28 HLA A-high 24:02
2023-11-28 HLA B-high 27:04
2023-11-28 HLA B-high 35:01
2023-11-28 HLA C-high 08:01
2023-11-28 HLA C-high 12:02

2023-11-28 HLA DQ-high 03:01
2023-11-28 HLA DQ-high 03:03

2023-11-28 HLA DR-high 12:01
2023-11-28 HLA DR-high 12:02

2023-09-13 FLT3-D835 (bone marrow) Undetectable
2023-09-11 CD2 NA
2023-09-11 CD3 3.4
2023-09-11 CD4 NA
2023-09-11 CD5 1.3
2023-09-11 CD7 98.6
2023-09-11 CD8 NA
2023-09-11 CD10 2.4
2023-09-11 CD11b 32.8
2023-09-11 CD13 94.7
2023-09-11 CD14 1.2
2023-09-11 CD15 NA
2023-09-11 CD16 0.76
2023-09-11 CD19 6.2
2023-09-11 CD19/kappa NA
2023-09-11 CD19/Lambda NA
2023-09-11 CD20 1.8
2023-09-11 CD23 NA
2023-09-11 CD25 NA
2023-09-11 CD33 85.2
2023-09-11 CD34 90.6
2023-09-11 CD38 NA
2023-09-11 CD56 0.4
2023-09-11 CD103 NA
2023-09-11 CD117 98.5
2023-09-11 CD138 NA
2023-09-11 FMC7 NA
2023-09-11 HLA-DR 99.1
2023-09-11 MPO NA
2023-09-11 TdT NA
2023-09-11 FLT3/ITD (bone marrow) Presence of mutation
2023-09-11 NPM1 (bone marrow) Undetectable
2023-09-11 LDH 276 U/L
2023-09-09 LDH 513 U/L
2023-09-05 LDH 2394 U/L

2023-09-04 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-09-04 HBsAg (Value) 0.57 S/CO
2023-09-04 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2023-09-04 Anti-HBc-Value 0.43 S/CO
2023-09-04 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-09-04 Anti-HCV Value 0.14 S/CO

2023-09-03 LDH 1578 U/L

2023-08-31 Uric Acid 9.2 mg/dL
2023-08-31 LDH 1428 U/L

2023-08-31 WBC 351.74 x10^3/uL
2023-08-31 HGB 8.4 g/dL
2023-08-31 PLT 33 x10^3/uL

[exam findings]

• 2023-12-11 CXR erect
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via left forearm.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Gallstone is suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2023-10-20 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Negative for malignancy
  • Microscopically, it shows normal cellularity (approximately 45%), 3:1 of M:E ratio . Both myeloid and erythroid lineages demonstrate maturation. Megakaryocytes are present in normal in numbers (2-3 per HPF) and demonstate no significant morphologic abnormalities. Blast-like cells (CD117+, <1%) are present.
  • Immunohisotchemical stain reveals CD34 (-), CD138 (focal+, 1%), MPO (+), CD71 (+), CD61 (+), TdT (-).
  • NOTE: Correlation of bone mrrow smear, peripheral blood data, molecular cytogenetic study, flow cytometery and clinical findings is recommended.
• 2023-10-20 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (106 - 30.3) / 106 = 71.42%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Trivial MR and AR, mild TR and PR
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Dilated LA, thick IVS and LVPW
• 2023-10-19 CXR
  • S/P PICC catheter insertion via left forearm.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
  • Large gallstone is highly suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2023-10-19 Cardiac Catheterization
  • We perform PICC at our cath room
    • Under the peripheral echo guiding, we successful puncture left basilic vein, Under the fluroscopy guiding, PICC one way catheter was implanted to SVC smoothly.
  • We check SvO2 64%.
    • Estimated Fick Cardiac index 1.81 L/min/m2 (normal cardiac index 2.4~4L/min/m2)
    • Cardiac output 2.76 L/min
• 2023-09-05 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Indication: for chemotherapy
  • We perform PICC under the cath room (fluroscopy guiding)
    • Under the peripheral echo guiding, we successful puncture left basilic vein. Then wire advanced smoothly under the fluroscopy. Then microcatheter was advanced in basilic vein. The PICC catheter was advnaced to left SVC to atrium junction.
• 2023-09-04 Patho - bone marrow biospy
  • Bone marrow, iliac crest, biopsy — Compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation
  • The sections show hypercellular marrow (80%). The marrow space is replaced by a population of medium to large-sized immature cells with round to oval nucleus and moderate amount cytoplasm.
  • IHC, markedly increased CD34+ and or CD117+ blasts, constitue 80% of marrow cells. Most immature cells are also positive for MPO and some are positive for CD163 (10%).
  • The finding is compatible with acute myeloid leukemia with maturation. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation and clinic correlation.
• 2023-09-01 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver,mild
    • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
    • Propable liver cysts, bil
    • Mild hydronephrosis, left
    • GB not shown due to non-fasting
      
  • Suggestion:
    • Consult GU for Mild hydronephrosis, left
    • Follow liver function test and AFP
    • Some area of liver,especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2023-08-31 CXR (erect)
  • Thoracic spondylosis

[MedRec]

• 2023-08-31 ~ 2023-10-02 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Flt3-ITD mutated acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • Bacteremia
    • Severe sepsis with septic shock
    • Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
    • Fever, unspecified
    • Spontaneous ecchymoses
  • CC
    • whole body spontaneous ecchymosis for one month
  • Present illness
    • This 63-year-old female denied any past medical history.
    • This time, she suffered from some spontaneous ecchymosis was noted over whole body for 1+ weeks. Associate with SOB, fatigue, dizziness and dry cough for 5-6 days. She denied of lost of appetite, unintentional weight loss, abdominal or urinary tract disconfort. The patient initially went to Cardinal Tien Hospital for help, however they refered patient to our hospital for better medical care, so he was sent to our ER for help on 2023/08/31.
    • At ER, vital signs: BT:38C, HR:99/min, RR:20/min, BP:128/80 mmHg, SpO2:96% under room air. Physical exam showed ecchymosis all over the body. The laboratory data showed anemia (8.4 g/dL), leukocytosis (351.74 x10^3/uL) (Blast:95%), thromocytopenia (PLT 33*10^3/uL), elevated serum CRP (12.4 mg/dL), normal PT/aPTT level, elevated uric acid 9.2 mg/dL and elevated LDH 1428 U/L. CXR showed no obvious lung marking.
    • Under the impression of suspected AML without remission, so she was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management on 2023/08/31.  
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted to ward, she received critical care and antibiotics with Mepem + Targocid for infection control at first. IVF hydration and Feburic 1# qd for elevated UA level. Bone marrow showed AML. CXR showed infiltraction over both lower lung. Hydrea 2# tid for leukocytosis, but hold it during 7+3 chemo as Dornorubicin + Ara-C on 9/4-9/10. Keep antibiotics as Mepem + Targocid + Mycamine + oral form Baktar. Continue posaconazole 3# qd and added Rydapt 2# q12h since 9/13-10/4.
    • Sudden onset, she suffered vomitting, weakness and high fever were noted on 9/18 17:30. B/C from PICC and peripheral were yield Klebsiella pneumoniae.
    • On 9/19 morning, BP dropped and dizziness were noted. Fluid resuscitation and foley, CVC insertion for shock monitor. Drawn the series of cultures, DIC profiles and broadspectrum antibiotic as Mepem and Targocid.
    • Due to unstable hemodynamic and impressed with bacteremia with sepsis, she was transferred to MICU for intensive care on 2023/09/19.
    • After transferred to MICU, she received oxygen therapy with O2 nasal cannula supply and kept protective isolation. Empirical antibiotic with Mepem (9/18-) + Targocid (9/18-) + Baktar PO (9/19-) were prescribed for infection control. Blood transfusion with FFP for 3 days (9/19-9/21) and adequate IV fluid were administered to manage shock status. LRP transfusion was also given to correct thrombocytopenia. Acetal ragularly used due to fever on and off.
    • AML treatments were continued as Rydapt 2# PO Q12H (9/13-10/4) + Posaconazole 3# PO QD (9/6-10/4). We administered KCL, Const-K, Calglon, Magnesium Sulfate, and MgO to correct imbalance of electrolyte (hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia). Blood transfusion with LPRBC was prescribed to correct anemia and stool OB was obtained, which showed 3+. Thus, self-payment PPI with Nexium was given.
    • We collected AFS/TB culture(3 sets) and sputum PJP as well as obtained blood Aspergillus Ag and Crypto. Ag on 9/25 for further infection survey. Localized warmth and erythema in the right shoulder area was noticed and suspected cellulitis. Therefore, we added antibiotic with Ciprofloxacin (9/22-) for infection control and consulted PS physician who replied this is a case of cellulitis of right shoulder. Then the conservative treatment (antibiotic use) is suggested. As a result of relief of shock status and stable conditions after all treatments, she will be transferred to ordinary ward if the bed is available.
    • After transfer to ONC ward on 2023/09/27. Her WBC level increase and no fever or SOB. Right shoulder cellulitis without discharge or tenderness. After treatment, her general condition got improvement, so she can be discharged on 2023/10/02. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Posanol (posaconazole 100mg) 3# QD
    • Cinolone (ciprofloxacin 250mg) 2# BIDAC
    • Rydapt (midostaurin 25mg) 2# Q12H
• 2023-08-31 SOAP Medical Emergency Jian DaSen
  • A: preliminary impression: C92.00 Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission

[consultation]

• 2023-10-18 Cardiology

  • Q
    • The 63 y/o woman has Flt3-ITD mutaed acute myeloblastic leukemia. She was admitted for 2nd chemotherapy, so we need your help for PICC insertion one way. Thanks!
  • A
    • Chemotherapy was planed We will arrange PICC after well explain the procedure, possible risk and benefit for patient and familes.
    • It will be arrange on Oct. 19 morning (around 8:10 AM)

• 2023-09-25 Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery

• 2023-09-01 Psychosomatic Medicine

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-03-09 - cytarabine 3000mg/m2 4900mg NS 500mL 3hr Q12H D1,3,5 (10 doses) (HD Ara-C Q4W)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1,3,5
• 2024-01-10 - cytarabine 2000mg/m2 3000mg NS 250mL 2hr Q12H D1-6 (10 doses) (HD Ara-C Q4W)
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-6
• 2023-12-11 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 70mg NS 100mL 30min D1-2 + cytarabin 100mg/m2 156mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2023-10-25 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 68mg NS 100mL 30min D1-2 + cytarabin 100mg/m2 152mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-5
• 2023-09-04 - daunorubicin 45mg/m2 70mg NS 100mL 30min D1-3 + cytarabin 100mg/m2 158mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-7
  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-7

Rydapt (midostaurin 25mg) 2# Q12H - 2023-08-31 ~ 2023-11-07

In-hospital chemotherapy formulary (2023-02-20)

• High Dose Ara-C +/- daunorubicin
  • Regimen
    • Cytarabine
      • 3000 mg/m2; IVD 3h Q12H; D1, D3, D5, total 6 doses
      • 2000 mg/m2; IVD 3h Q12H; D1-D4, total 8 doses
    • Daunorubicin
      • 45 mg/m2; IV; 1-3 days
  • References
    • N Engl J Med 1994;331:896

Cytarabine (conventional) - 2024-03-11 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/cytarabine-conventional-drug-information

• Acute myeloid leukemia salvage treatment (off-label use):
  • HiDAC (high-dose cytarabine) ± an anthracycline: IV:
    • 3,000 mg/m2 over 1 hour every 12 hours for 6 days (total of 12 doses)
    • Ref: High-Dose Cytosine Arabinoside Therapy With and Without Anthracycline Antibiotics for Remission Reinduction of Acute Nonlymphoblastic Leukemia. J Clin Oncol. 1985;3(7):992-997.

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2027-07-08

[U-Vanco dosage recommendations based on TDM results]

U-Vanco (vancomycin) 1000mg Q12H IVD is currently in use, with a TDM trough result of 9.6 µg/mL on 2024-07-07, below the recommended range of 10 to 15 µg/mL. It is advised to adjust the dosage to 1500mg Q12H or 1000mg Q8H to achieve the target range.

2024-03-11

[HD-AraC (2nd session) & fever response (Tapimycin) - BP WNL (Sevikar hold considered)]

High-dose Ara-C, without anthracycline, was initiated on 2024-01-10. The 2nd session of this regimen was administered during this hospitalization.

A fever of 38.7’C on 2024-03-10, decreased to below 37’C today, 2024-03-11, after administration of Tapimycin (piperacillin, tazobactam).

BP since 2024-03-10, has been approximately 100/55 mmHg for 2 days. Sevikar (amlodipine, olmesartan) might be held for a few days and monitored before restarting.

2023-10-26

[restarting posaconazole after discontinuation]

If posaconazole has been discontinued for several days (considered as washed out), it’s recommended to reintroduce the drug with a loading dose, specifically, 300 mg BID for two doses, then switch to a maintenance dose of 300 mg QD.

2023-09-14

[leukopenia]

The patient was administered her initial dose of the cytarabine/daunorubicin (7+3) regimen on 2023-09-04. A week later, on 2023-09-11, her WBC count reached its lowest point at 0.84K/uL, after which an upward trend was noted.

2023-09-13 WBC 1.23 x10^3/uL 2023-09-11 WBC 0.84 x10^3/uL * 2023-09-10 WBC 1.02 x10^3/uL 2023-09-09 WBC 1.05 x10^3/uL 2023-09-08 WBC 1.09 x10^3/uL 2023-09-07 WBC 1.69 x10^3/uL 2023-09-06 WBC 8.35 x10^3/uL 2023-09-06 WBC 24.86 x10^3/uL 2023-09-05 WBC 247.70 x10^3/uL 2023-09-04 WBC 355.71 x10^3/uL 2023-09-03 WBC 366.64 x10^3/uL 2023-09-02 WBC 370.59 x10^3/uL 2023-09-02 WBC 361.09 x10^3/uL 2023-09-01 WBC 335.15 x10^3/uL

[thrombocytopenia]

Prior to receiving her first dose of the cytarabine/daunorubicin (7+3) regimen on 2023-09-04, the patient was already in a state of thrombocytopenia. Following the administration of chemotherapy, her platelet count (PLT) continued to decline, reaching 23K/uL on 2023-09-13, the day a blood transfusion was performed. Blood transfusions were also administered on the following dates: 2023-08-31, 2023-09-04, and 2023-09-08.

2023-09-13 PLT 23 x10^3/uL * 2023-09-11 PLT 54 x10^3/uL
2023-09-10 PLT 83 x10^3/uL
2023-09-09 PLT 124 x10^3/uL
2023-09-08 PLT 29 x10^3/uL
2023-09-07 PLT 52 x10^3/uL
2023-09-06 PLT 102 x10^3/uL
2023-09-06 PLT 125 x10^3/uL
2023-09-05 PLT 48 x10^3/uL
2023-09-04 PLT 69 x10^3/uL
2023-09-03 PLT 79 x10^3/uL
2023-09-02 PLT 75 x10^3/uL
2023-09-02 PLT 102 x10^3/uL
2023-09-01 PLT 111 x10^3/uL

2023-09-01

For this admission, the patient was initially admitted through the emergency department and this is her first time seeking medical care at this hospital. There are no records available from PharmaCloud and no medication reconciliation issues have been identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-20 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • R’t : 31 dB HL
  • L’t : 35 dB HL
  • Bil normal to severe SNHL.
• 2024-05-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Mildly increased activity in the lower C- and lower T-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-05-15 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, main bronchus, bronchoscopic biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma, origin ?
  • Sections show bronchial mucosa with invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Focal keratinization is seen. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study for tumor origin.
• 2024-05-15 Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic finding:
    • The nasal mucosa was reddish. The nasal lumen was mild narrowed. The was no mucoid nasal discharge retained in the nasal cavity.
    • Mucosa of nasopharynx hypertrophic. Nasopharynx was mild narroweing.
    • Mucosa of pharynx normal.
    • Mevement of the both. vocal cord(s) normal. Bilateral anytenoid proceww was normal.
    • Trachea whole segment. endotracheal mass at trachea (at 3 cm above carina), s/p bronchial forceps biopsy with 6 pieces of specimen
    • Main carina: sharp and movable on deep breathing.
    • Bilateral side bronchi were normal appearance.
• 2024-05-14 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the the upper and middle thirds of the esophagus with invasion to the posterior wall of the trachea and upper lobe of right lung, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy with invasion to the posterior wall of the trachea and upper lobe of right lung.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a left supraclaivcular lymph node, an A-P window lymph node and three right precarinal lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes can not be ruled out.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-05-13 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, upper, 18 cm below incisors, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The specimen submitted consists of seven small pieces of gray-tan soft tissue, labeled upper esophagus, 18 cm below incisors, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2024-05-13 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Indication: Cancer staging
  • Pre-EUS diagnosis: Esophageal cancer
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • Ulcerative mass lesion with annular growth and Lumen narrowing was noted at 18 cm below incisors, and endoscope was unable to pass through. Magnified endoscope with NBI revealed focal JES type B1 vessels; though, the detailed examination was disturbed by the blood and mucous material on the mucosal surface. Biopsy was done.
  • EUS findings：
    • EUS using miniprobe (Olympus UM-DP20-25R) showed a circumferential hypoechoic wall thickening with loss of normal esophageal layering, up to 17.9mm in depth, at least involving the adventitia of esophageal wall.
  • Management：
    • The ME-NBI and EUS study was incomplete due to the technical difficulty (location near the esophageal inlet) and presence of blood and mucous material on the mucosa.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Advanced esophageal cancer, upper to middle third, at least T3NxMx, s/p biopsy
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue biopsy.
• 2024-05-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Homogenous liver parenchyma.
      • One 0.54cm anechoic lesion was noted at S2/3.
      • One hyperechoic lesion was noted at S7 Size 0.48 cm
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation.
      • Thickened GB wall.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • Anechoic lesion was noted at left kidney Size 1.26 cm
    • Spleen:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver cyst
    • Liver calcification
    • Cholecystopathy
    • Renal cyst, LK
• 2024-05-11 MRI - brain
  • With- and without-contrast multiplanar cerebral MRI, cerebral TOF MRA revealed
    • unremarkable change in the intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • some white matter gliosis in the right frontal and bilateral parietal lobes.
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
    • no abnormal brain parenchymal enhancement
  • IMP:
    • no evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-05-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is long segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the upper and middle third esophagus (Srs:305 Img:9-23), 9 cm in size (the cranial-caudal dimension), with severe lumen narrowing and proximal esophagus dilatation.
      • In addition, this lesion shows right lateral exophytic bulging into RUL of the lung that is c/w direct invasion RUL of the lung.
      • This lesion shows indentation into the posterior wall of the trachea that is c/w direct invasion the trachea.
      • Squamous cell carcinoma of the upper-middle third esophagus (T4b) with near total obstruction is suspected.
      • Please correlate with gastroscopy and biopsy.
    • There are nine enlarged nodes in right paratracheal space and subcarinal space that may be regional metastatic nodes (N3）.
    • There are two small poor enhancing nodules in S3 and S6 of the liver that may be cysts. Follow up is indicated.
    • A renal cyst 1.6 cm in left middle pole is noted.
    • The residual lung shows no focal lesion.
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-16 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O
    • Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2024-05-28
      • cT4bN3M0 stage IVA => definitive CCRT.
    • Now on definitive CCRT with PF4, C/T C1D1 on 2024-05-27, R/T C1D1 on 2024-06-13, 14th / 28 Fx on 2024-06-13
• 2024-06-07 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • O:
    • 20240524~ RT to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 19.8 Gy/ 11 fx.
  • P:
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
    • Then boost the esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
• 2024-05-09 ~ 2024-06-01 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middle third of esophagus; with trachea invasion, cT4b N3 M0 stage: IVA status post feeding jejunostomy and left port-A implantation on 2024/05/17, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy radiotherapy with 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area, chemotherapy with PF from 2024/05/27~
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middle third of esophagus; with trachea invasion, cT4b N3 M0 stage: IVA
    • Main bronchus squamous cell carcinoma
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc reactive
  • CC
    • dysphagia for 2-3 months
  • Present illness
    • This 62-year-old male denied systemic history in the past. He experienced dysphagia for 2-3 months. There was no weight loss, no nausea, no vomit, no URI symptoms, no chest tightness, no epigastric pain, no tarry/bloody stool. He ever visited LMD for help, but in vein. Thus, he came to Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, where EGD was performed on 2024/05/07 and revealed esophageal cancer.
    • Due to personal reason, he came to our GI OPD and recommend hospitalization.
    • Chest CT on 2024/05/08 reportes as 1. Squamous cell carcinoma of the upper-middle third esophagus (T4b) with near total obstruction is suspected. 2. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for esophageal cancer: T4b N3 M0; stage: IVA.
    • Under the impression of esophageal cancer: T4b N3 M0; stage: IVA, he was admitted to the ward for furter evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chest surgeon was consulted for surgical evaluation. Neutrition supply with PPN plus NAKO NO5 was prescribed.
    • Brain MRI 2024/05/11 and whole body bone scan on 2024/05/16 revealed no evidence of brain and bone metastasis.
    • Abdominal sonography on 2024/05/13 revealed 1. Liver cyst, 2. Liver calcification, 3. Cholecystopathy, 4. Renal cyst, LK.
    • Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound on 2024/05/13 revealed advanced esophageal cancer, upper to middle third, at least T3NxMx, s/p biopsy.
    • Whole body PET scan on 2024/05/14 showed compatible with primary esophageal malignancy with invasion to the posterior wall of the trachea and upper lobe of right lung.
    • Bronchoscopy on 2024/05/15 revealed endotracheal mass at trachea, bronchial tumor biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma.
    • After all examinations were done, the cancer staging revealed squamous cell carcinoma of upper to middle third of esophagus; with trachea invasion, cT4b N3 M0 stage: IVA. He was transferred to our chest surgery ward for further care on 2024/05/16. We had well explaining with patient and his family about further treatment. They understood and agreed. Then he underwent operation of feeding jejunostomy and port-A implantation on 2024/05/17. He was then tried on jejunostomy feeding and the amount gradually increased to NG high protein diet 16000 kcal/day. He has well digestion under jejunostomy feeding.
    • Under stable condition he was transfer to Hema-Oncology ward for further CCRT on 2024/05/23.
    • CT-simulation on 2024/05/22. RT start since 2024/05/24~. Radiotherapy Plan 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT start from 2024/05/24~.
    • For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO HS was given for Anti-HBc reactive.
    • Chemotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 75mg/m2 D1, 5-Fu 1000mg D1-D4, (MgSO4 1amp and Lasix 1amp after Cisplatin)) on 2024/05/27~2024/05/30 (C1). Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/06/01 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
• 2024-05-08 SOAP Gastroenterology Zhao YouCheng
  • S
    • He has suffered dysphagea for months. Gastroscopy showed esophageal cancer at a LMC on 2024-05-07 at a LMC.
    • He came for consultation.
  • O
    • BH: 168 cm; BW:63 kg; BMI:22.3
    • P.E.: No icteric sclera, soft abdomen, no leg pitting edema.
    • 2024-05-07: alb: 3.7, Cr: 0.9. (at a LMC)

[consultation]

• 2024-05-18 Hemato-Oncology
  • A
    • This 62-year-old man has been newly diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the upper to middle third of the esophagus, with tracheal invasion, classified as cT4b N3 M0, stage IVA. He underwent feeding jejunostomy and Port-A insertion on 2024-05-17. We are considering concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) and will discuss this with the patient. Please check Anti HBc, Anti HBs, HBsAg and Anti HCV.
• 2024-05-17 Radiation Oncology
  • A
    • Neoadjuvant CCRT is indicated. The risk of T-E fistula after tumor shinkage has been well explained.
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 5/22. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
    • Then boost the esophageal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT will start around 5/27.
• 2024-05-09 Thoracic Surgery

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-07-02 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-27 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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[exam findings]

• 2024-07-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (58.5 - 7.17) / 58.5 = 87.74%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 87.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with trivial MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-05-27 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Abnormal QRS-T angle, consider primary T wave abnormality
• 2024-05-06 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth NPx, OPx, HPx
• 2024-04-01 MRI - nasopharynx
  • No obvious nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx mass.
  • No evident bony destructive lesion.
  • No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck.
  • No obvious abnormal enhancement after contrast medium administration.
  • No other significant abnormality.
  • Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2024-03-29 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right breast, compatible with primary breast malignancy.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in two right axillary lymph nodes, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left breast. The nature is to be determined (another breast malignancy? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the nasopharynx. The nature is to be determined (severe inflammation? malignancy? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the anterolateral aspect of right 5th rib (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some bilateral neck level II and III lymph nodes. Inflammation is more likely. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased accumulation of FDG in both kidneys and bilateral ureters, probably physiological accumulation of FDG.
• 2024-03-29 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • no finding suggestive of malignancy
• 2024-03-28 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin) Y1
  • Breast, left, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma [-> ADENOSIS with ATYPICAL DUCTAL HYPERPLASIA]
  • Section shows core(s) of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
  • IHC stains (S2024-6031): CK5/6 (rim pattern and cribriform ductal epithelium: suggestive of ductal carcinoma in situ and few ducts loss of ductal epithelium and myoepithelial layer stain: suggestive of invasive component, and adenosis with ductal epithelium and myoepithelium stained positive).
    • Neoplastic tissue: ER (-), PR (-), HER2/neu : positive (score=3+), Ki67: 20%.
  • Addtional IHC stains: p63 (+), 34betaE12 (+), SMA (rim pattern).
    • The additional IHC stains pattern show presence of myeepithelial layer. Although the initially an invasive cancer is considered, after further work up with multiple immunohistochemical stain markers, a diagnosis of ADENOSIS with ATYPICAL DUCTAL HYPERPLASIA is more appropriate.
• 2024-03-27 MRI - breast
  • Clinical history: 42 y/o female patient with breast malignancy.
  • With and without enhancement MRI of breast:
    • Indistinct margin tumor (around 5cm) in subareolar region of right breast, proven malignancy.
    • Mild right periareolar skin thickening.
    • Indistinct margin tumor, 1.9cm in left breast, subareolar (outer), suggest biopsy.
      
    • Right axillary lymph nodes.
  • Impression:
    • Right breast malignancy.
    • Left breast tumor, r/o malignancy, suggest biopsy.
    • Right axillary lymph nodes.
  • BI-RADS: Category 6-proven malignancy.
• 2024-03-27 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (62 - 13) / 62 = 79.03%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Mild LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation
• 2024-03-26 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Low voltage QRS
• 2024-03-20 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • A hot spot in the lateral aspect of the right chest wall, probably s/p right breast cancer biopsy.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-. T- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, and hips.
• 2024-03-19 CT - chest
  • Indication: right breast Invasive carcinoma of no special type
  • Findings
    • Lungs: normal appearance of bilateral lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Vessels: the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: ill-defined and lobulated enhancing mass lesion in the right breast (44mm in longest axial dimension), no underlying muscles and skin involvement. a slight enlarged LN at Rt axilla.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, both kidneys, uterus, U-bladder. no abnormality of visible GI tract based on CT images.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • Rt breast cancer T2N1?
• 2024-03-08 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin) Y1
  • Breast, right 9’, core needle biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
  • Microscopically, section shows invasive carcinoma composed of infiltrative neoplastic nests arranged in solid to ductal architecture and stromal fibrosis. The neoplastic cells have hyperchromatic nuclei, pleomorphism, high N/C ratio and mitotic activity. Ductal carcinoma in situ is also seen.
  • Immunohistochemical study demonstrates:
    • ER: negative
    • PR: negative
    • Her2/neu: positive (3+)
    • p63: negative
    • CK5/6:negative
    • Ki-67 index: 20%
• 2024-03-01 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis:
    • Right fibroadenomas as described
    • R/O bil. breast tumors (#3, #4)
  • BI-RADS:
    • 4c. suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be considered (high suspicion for malignancy: 50-95%)
• 2024-03-01 Mammography
  • Impression:
    • Dense breast.
    • Architectural distortion with diffuse amorphorus calcifications in right breast (mainly in UOQ), r/o malignancy.
      
    • Diffuse amorpohrus calcifications in left breast, suggest close follow up.
  • BI-RADS:
    • Category 4: suspicious abnormality-biopsy should be considered.
• 2023-05-19 SONO - gynecology
  • EM:8.4mm
• 2023-05-19 SONO - obstetrics
  • IUP at 33+6 wks
  • R/O Low-lying placenta
• 2023-04-07 SONO - obstetrics
  • IUP at 27+6 wks
  • R/O Low-lying placenta
• 2023-03-03 SONO - obstetrics
  • IUP at 22+6 wks
  • R/O Low-lying placenta
• 2022-11-25 SONO - obstetrics
  • IUP at 9 wks
• 2021-07-17 SONO - gynecology
  • EM:3.3mm.
• 2021-02-22 SONO - obstetrics
  • IUP at 25 wks

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-27 ~ 2024-04-04 POMR Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast, ER: negative, PR: negative, her2/neu: positive( 3+), p63: negative, CK5/6:negative, cT2N1M0, stage IIB
    • Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast, T1cN0M0, stage IA
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • for neoadjuvant therapy with TCHP (C1)
  • Present illness
    • This 42-year-old woman history of Antiphospholipid syndrome 3 years ago at CGMH follow up. She is a case of HER2-positive right breast cancer, cT2N1.
    • Tracing back the past history, she present to our GS OPD with right breast lump was noted for several weeks on 2024/02/24.
    • Breast sono shows right fibroadenomas as described, suspect bil. breast tumors (#3, #4). Mammography on 2024/03/01 shows 1. Architectural distortion with diffuse amorphorus calcifications in right breast (mainly in UOQ), r/o malignancy. 2. Diffuse amorpohrus calcifications in left breast. S/p sono-guided biopsy for right breast tumor on 2024/03/08. Chest CT image on 2024/03/19 revealed to favor Rt breast cancer T2N1.
    • Bone scan on 2024/03/20 and revealed 1. A hot spot in the lateral aspect of the right chest wall, probably s/p right breast cancer biopsy. 2. Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-. T- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, and hips.
    • MRI of breast on 2024/03/27 and shows 1. Right breast malignancy. 2. Left breast tumor, r/o malignancy, suggest biopsy. 3. Right axillary lymph nodes.
    • At MER, the vital sign: blood pressure: 137/74 mmHg; pulse: 73 rate/min; temperature: 36’C; respiratory rate: 16 rate/min; Con’s: E4V5M6; saturation: 97%.
    • The laboratory data disclosed WBC= 7.03*10^3/uL, N.seg= 72.6%. The chest film showed normal heart size, no definite lung lesion, bilateral clear costophrenic angles.
    • Under the impression of breast cancer, she was admitted to oncology ward for neoadjuvant therapy with TCHP.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, for complete stage of breast cancer, thus arrange MRI of breast image, 2D echo, PET scan. Prot-a insertion on 2024/03/27.
    • Due to productive coguh, running nose with yellowish snot since 3/29 with empirical antibiotic curam oral form plus supportive care medication. left breast mass arrange sono guiding on 2024-04-01 and Breast, left, core biopsy of Invasive carcinoma. An addendum report of the result of ER, PR, Her2/neu, Ki-67, and p63 will be followed.
    • Due to PET shows glucose hypermetabolism in the nasopharynx, C/S ENT and arrangenasopharynx MRI with contrast shows no obvious nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx mass.
    • The neoadjuvent chemotherapy with TCHP (docetaxel 75mg/m2, carboplatin AUC:5, herceptin 600mg SC, Perjeta 840mg) by self-payment from 2024/04/02(C1).
    • Dexamethasone 2#(8mg) BID po and famotidine 1# BID po for 3 days (2024/04/01~2024/04/01) for Docetaxel side effection prevention.
    • The antibiotic with curam oral form to back. Due to nausea intermittent, steroid with Limeson 4mg/tab 1# PRNQD for 3 days to back.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# PRNQD if nausea or vomitting
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H
    • Antica Syrup (orciprenaline, bromhexine, doxylamine) 10mL TID
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Mecater (procaterol 25ug) 1# BID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID D1-3
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID
    • Xyzal (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# HS
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2024-03-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • Refer for HER2 positive breast cancer, cT2N1, for neoadjuvant
  • Plan:
    • Arrange PET scan, 2D heart echo
    • TCHP (docetaxel/carboplatin/trastuzumab/pertuzumab) (Apply NHI for Herceptin and patient-paid Perjeta)

[consultation]

• 2024-03-29 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • This 42 year old woman is a case of right breast cancer. PET show nasopharynex FDG uptake. We need your help for ENT scopy examination and further suggestion. Thank you!
  • A
    • Scope:
      • some Clear mucus discharge over nasopharynx; smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx.
    • Impression:
      • No finding suggestive of nasopharyngeal malignancy in the endoscopic study.
    • Plan:
      • The increase of FDG uptake may be due to acute inflammation.
      • However, embedded malignant lesion such as lymphoma cannot be ruled out.
      • It is suggested that the nasopharynx / PET scan be followed after the URI subsides.
      • Nasopharyngeal biopsy for tissue proof can be performed after the URI subsides at either IPD or OPD.
      • In addition, we have prescribed Mecater for coughing treatment, if the patient feels discomfort after taking the medication, it can be discontinued.
• 2021-02-22 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • Diarrhea twice since this morning and intermittent epigastric dull pain (frequency about 1 hr & duration about 1min) since 3pm.
    • lower abdomen pain during diarrhea.
    • No vaginal discharge.
    • G4P0AA2SA1
    • GA 25+2 wks.
    • No headache/ dizziness/ cough/ chest tightness/ dyspnea
    • PH:
      • systemic diseases: denied.
      • Major OP: denied
    • Allergy: NKA
  • A
    • G4P0A3
    • EDC:6/5/2021
    • diarrhea for 2 times
    • echo: vertex. EBW: 850gm, BPD: 6.6gm
    • NST: irregular seesaw shape contraction
    • epigastric pain (+)
    • provided yutopar 2# po st
    • symptomatic treatment and revisit if symptom didn’t improve

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-07-02 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 _92mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr (TCHP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-06-11 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 _92mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr (TCHP, doce 75% due to neutropenia fever episode)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-18 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr (TCHP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-24 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min + pertuzumab 420mg NS 250mL 1hr (TCHP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1
• 2024-04-02 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + trastuzumab 600mg SC 2min + pertuzumab 840mg NS 250mL 1hr (TCHP, Perjeta loading 840mg, Herceptin no loading)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1

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[lab data]

• 2024-06-04 HBsAg (NM) Negative
  
• 2024-06-04 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.383
  
• 2024-06-04 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
  
• 2024-06-04 Anti-HBs value (NM) 54.6 mIU/mL
  
• 2024-06-04 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
  
• 2024-06-04 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.009
  
• 2024-06-04 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
  
• 2024-06-04 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.047

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-07 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-11120 A6
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS >= 5
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 10
• 2024-06-04 Esophagography
  • Esophagography with water soluble contrast medium revealed:
    • s/p total gastrectomy.
    • Smooth passage of barium meal from oral cavity through esophagus to small bowel smoothly without obstruction.
    • No contrast leakage.
• 2024-05-31 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Stomach, total gastrectomy — Poorly cohesive carcinoma, mixed signet-ring cell type and tubular type
      • Margins, bilateral cutting ends, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
      • Margin, esophageal cutting end, frozen — Free of tumor invasion
      • Lymph nodes, LN 1, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
      • Lymph nodes, LN 2, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
      • Lymph nodes, LN 5, ditto — Fat only
      • Lymph nodes, LN 6, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/3) without extracapsular extension (0/1)
      • Lymph nodes, LN 7,8,9,10,11, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/6) with extracapsular extension (1/1)
      • Lymph nodes, LN 12a, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/1) , but tumor deposits present
      • Lymph nodes, LN 10 splenic hilum, ditto — Fat only
      • Lymph nodes, omentum, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/1)
      • Lymph nodes, lesser curvature, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (12/16) with extracapsular extension (6/12)
      • Lymph nodes, greater curvature, ditto — Metastatic carcinoma (1/2) without extracapsular extension (0/1)
    • Omentum, omentectomy — Tumor invasion
    • Serosa of transverse colon, excision — Tumor seeding
    • Serosa of small intestine, excision — Tumor seeding
    • Appendix, appendectomy — Tumor seeding
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT4aN3aM1, stage IV
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: stomach with LN 3,4, regional lymph nodes, omentum, appendix, serosa of transverse colon and serosa of small intestine
    • Specimen size:
      • Stomach: Greater curvature: 30 cm; Lesser curvature: 9 cm
      • Omentum: 60 x 20 x 1.2 cm with a few small firm nodules measured up to 0.3 cm
      • Serosa of transverse colon: 2 small pieces, up to 9 x 3.8 x 0.7 cm with some firm white nodules measured up to 0.9 x 0.7 cm
      • Serosa of small intestine: multiple small pieces, up to 3.5 x 1.7 x 1.0 cm with some firm white nodules measured up to 0.7 cm
      • Appendix: 4.4 cm in length, up to 0.8 cm in diameter, a few tiny periappendiceal nodules, up to 0.3 cm
    • Number of lesions: solitary mass
    • Tumor site: low body
    • Tumor size: 6.7 cm
    • Tumor configuration: ulcerative mass
    • Representatively embedded for sections as A1-A2: LNs of lesser curvature, A3: LNs of greater curvature, A4: gastric polyp + distal margin (ink), A5: esophageal margin + tumor, A6-A8: tumor, A9: tumor + distal margin (ink), A10: LNs of lesser curvature, A11-A12: tumor + serosa, A13: LNs of greater curvature, A14-A15: tumor + serosa, B: LN 1, C: LN 2, D: LN 5, E: LN 6, F: LN 7,8,9,10,11, G: LN 12a, H: LN 10 splenic hilum, I: omentum, J: serosa of transverse colon, K: serosa of small intestine and L1-L3: appendix [Reference: F2024-00223 FS esophageal cutting end, one small piece measured 3.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm in size with staples]
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: poorly cohesive carcinoma, mixed signet-ring cell type with focal mucin production and tubular type
    • Histologic grade: grade 3
    • Depth of tumor invasion: visceral peritoneum
    • Lymph nodes: metastatic carcinoma (15/35) with extracapsular extension (7/15) in total number
      
    • Omentum: tumor invasion. Besides, one reactive lymph node and one accessory spleen measured 0.8 x 0.4 cm are also identified
    • AJCC Pathologic Staging: pT4aN3aM1
    • Bilateral Margins: free of tumor invasion
    • Additional pathologic findings: atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia and ulcer
    • Perineural invasion: present
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: present
    • Ascites cytology: positive
    • Gastric polyps: hyperplastic polyps
• 2024-05-28 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower body of the stomach, compatible with primary gastric malignancy.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some regional lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? metastatic lymph nodes of low FDG uptake?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right lateral aspect of the maxilla. The nature is to be determined (dental problem? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right shoulder and bilateral hips. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon, both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2024-05-28 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (98 - 20) / 98 = 79.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 80
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • LV posterior wall thickening, dilated LA; Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Dilated ascending aorta.
• 2024-05-27 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, body, biopsy — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of a proliferation of irregular neoplastic glands and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunostain — Her2/neu: negative (1+), CK: positive
• 2024-05-24 CT - abdomen gastric filling with water
  • Findings:
    • There is circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the gastric low body, 6.7 cm in size, with irregular contour.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (T4a) is highly suspected.
    • There are six enlarged nodes in the gastrohepatic ligament and hepatoduodenal ligament that may be regional metastatic nodes (N2).
    • There are few hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1.8 cm in S2/4).
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2 cm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2024-05-24 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study, due to food residues
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Suspect gastric malignancy, Borrnann typ IV, if tissue approved
    • Gastric polyp, antrum, GC
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue pathology report

[consultation]

• 2024-06-29 Urology
  • Q
    • Patient was 73 year old men, history of Poorly cohesive carcinoma of gastric body, pT4aN3aM1, stage IV status post total gastrectomy with lymph node D2 dissection and intraabdominal multiple tumors excision and appendectomy and feeding jejunosotmy and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy on 2024/05/30.
    • for BPH hx (under Avodart 0.5mg/cap and Urief F.C 8mg/tab Tx), we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • Frequent feeling of thirsty and urinary frequency are complained.
    • No other voiding symptom is complained.
    • Oxybutynin may be given.
    • We will follow up flow rate and PVR.
    • Please keep recording voiding diary and U/O.
• 2024-06-28 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • Patient was 73 year old men, history of Poorly cohesive carcinoma of gastric body, pT4aN3aM1, stage IV status post total gastrectomy with lymph node D2 dissection and intraabdominal multiple tumors excision and appendectomy and feeding jejunosotmy and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy on 2024/05/30.
    • for GOT:93、GPT:405 U/L, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • We were consulted for abnormal liver function
    • S+O
      • fair appetite and spirit
      • 5/30 C/T
      • Cons clear, E4V5M6
      • sclere: anicteric
      • Abdomen soft, normoactive
      • No abdominal tenderness
    • Lab
      • 2024-06-28 ALT 405 U/L ***
        
      • 2024-06-20 ALT 44 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-13 ALT 122 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-10 ALT 211 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-06 ALT 251 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-03 ALT 33 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-28 AST 93 U/L *
      • 2024-06-20 AST 29 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-13 AST 47 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-10 AST 87 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-06 AST 152 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-03 AST 20 U/L
        
      • 2024-06-28 Bilirubin total 0.41 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-20 Bilirubin total 0.40 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-13 Bilirubin total 0.36 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-10 Bilirubin total 0.46 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-06 Bilirubin total 0.77 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-03 Bilirubin total 0.64 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-06-28 Albumin(BCG) 3.4 g/dL
        
      • 2024-06-13 CA125 140.7 U/mL
        
      • 2024-06-13 CEA 0.87 ng/mL
        
      • 2024-06-13 CA199 7.44 U/mL
        
      • 2024-06-13 AFP 3.0 ng/mL
        
      • 2024-06-10 APTT 26.8 sec
        
      • 2024-06-10 PT 10.3 sec
        
      • 2024-06-10 INR 0.98
        
      • 2024-06-04 HBsAg (NM) Negative
        
      • 2024-06-04 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.383
        
      • 2024-06-04 Anti-HBs (NM) Positive
        
      • 2024-06-04 Anti-HBs value (NM) 54.6 mIU/mL
        
      • 2024-06-04 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
        
      • 2024-06-04 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.009
        
      • 2024-06-04 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
        
      • 2024-06-04 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.047
        
    • Image
      • CT 5/24
        • There is circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the gastric low body, 6.7 cm in size, with irregular contour.
          • Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (T4a) is highly suspected.
        • There are six enlarged nodes in the gastrohepatic ligament and hepatoduodenal ligament that may be regional metastatic nodes (N2).
        • There are few hepatic cysts in both lobes (up to 1.8 cm in S2/4).
        • There are several renal cysts on both kidney (up to 2 cm).
        • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
    • Impression
      • Abnormal liver function, cause?
    • Suggestion
      • Arrange abdominal sonography
      • Check ALP, rGT, PT, APTT, ammonia to complete liver study
      • Check Anti HAV IgM exclude viral hepatitis
      • Regular/close monitor AST/ALT, TBI, PT, APTT, GGT, ALP
      • Avoid hepatic toxic agent if possible(or adjust dose), simplify medication
• 2024-06-28 Cardiology
  • Q
    • Patient was 73 year old men, history of Poorly cohesive carcinoma of gastric body, pT4aN3aM1, stage IV status post total gastrectomy with lymph node D2 dissection and intraabdominal multiple tumors excision and appendectomy and feeding jejunosotmy and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy on 2024/05/30.
    • for Arrhythmias hx (the patient expressed that he has been feeling unwell due to his rapid heartbeat recently), we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • This 72 y/o male patient is a case of poorly cohesive carcinoma of gastric body, pT4aN3aM1, stage IV status post total gastrectomy with lymph node D2 dissection and intraabdominal multiple tumors excision and appendectomy and feeding jejunosotmy and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy on 2024/05/30.
      • He had previous history of cardiac arrythmia (unknwon etiology) and took antiarrythmic drugs in Cardinal Tein hospital (amiodarone 1# QD, bisoprolol 1.25mg 1# QD and aspirin 1# QD).
      • This time, he was admitted to Oncology ward for further management. We are consulted.
    • O
      • BP:120/71 HG HR:85
      • Heart: RHB at present, no significant murmur
      • EKG: no avaialble
      • Lab: LDH 2024-06-28 151
        
      • Uric Acid 2024-06-28 5.7
        
      • Bilirubin total 2024-06-28 0.41
        
      • Na (Sodium) 2024-06-28 134
        
      • Mg (Magnesium) 2024-06-28 2.1
        
      • K(Potassium) 2024-06-28 4.6
        
      • ALT 2024-06-28 405
        
      • AST 2024-06-28 93
        
      • Creatinine 2024-06-28 1.40
        
      • Ca (Calcium) 2024-06-28 2.06
        
      • BUN 2024-06-28 22
        
      • Albumin(BCG) 2024-06-28 3.4
        
      • eGFR 2024-06-28 52.80
        
      • WBC 2024-06-28 13.40
        
      • RBC 2024-06-28 4.05
        
      • HGB 2024-06-28 12.0
        
      • HCT 2024-06-28 36.0
        
      • MCV 2024-06-28 88.9
        
      • MCH 2024-06-28 29.6
        
      • MCHC 2024-06-28 33.3
        
      • PLT 2024-06-28 375
        
      • RDW-CV 2024-06-28 12.9
        
      • MPV 2024-06-28 8.5
        
      • Neutrophil 2024-06-28 82.5
        
      • Lymphocyte 2024-06-28 11.3
        
      • Monocyte 2024-06-28 5.7
        
      • Eosinophil 2024-06-28 0.1
        
      • Basophil 2024-06-28 0.4
        
  • Suggestion:
    • There is no documented EKG for cardiac arrythmia in our hospital, thus adjustment for anti-arrythmic drugs is impossible.
    • Please obtains baseline EKG, and get documented EKG if palpitation recurs.
    • Check thyroid function for possible amiodarone related hypothyroidism.
    • Continue amiodarone and bisoprolol use for treatment of cardiac arrythmia. May taper amiodarone to 1/2# QD if sinus rhythm is documented.
• 2024-06-07 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • For futher chemotherapy
    • This 72 y/o male a case of gastric cancer with tumor seeding s/p total gastrectomy with LND2 + dissection, intraabdominal multiple tumors excision, appendectomy, feeding jejunosotmy and HIPEC with Mitomycin (25mg/m2) 47mg + Oxaliplatinum (300mg/m2) 560mg on 2024/05/30.
    • The pathology showed poorly cohesive carcinoma, mixed signet-ring cell type and tubular type, pT4aN3aM1, stage IV. Now, he try oral intake to semi-liquid diet and jejunostomy feeding 800kcal/day since today. We need your expertise for futher chemotherapy. Thanks for your times.
  • A
    • This 72-year-old man is a case of gastric cancer with tumor seeding. He underwent a total gastrectomy with LND2+ dissection, excision of multiple intra-abdominal tumors, appendectomy, feeding jejunostomy, and HIPEC with Mitomycin (25 mg/m², 47 mg total) and Oxaliplatin (300 mg/m², 560 mg total) on 2024/05/30. The pathology showed poorly cohesive carcinoma, mixed signet-ring cell type and tubular type, pT4aN3aM1, stage IV.
    • We are consulted for chemotherapy. Please send PD-L1 (28.8) and arrange for Port-A implantation. We will discuss further systemic chemotherapy with the patient.
• 2024-05-31 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • For TPN use
    • This is a 72 years old man with diagnosis of gastric cancer.
    • He underwent total gastrectomy with feeding jejunostomy and HIPEC on 5/30
    • We would like to consult your expertise on evaluation of the TPN use of the patient, thank you!
  • A
    • A case of gastric cancer who request post-op nutrition support.
      • General appearance: ill looking
      • GI tract: Total gastrectomy + feeding jejunostomy on 5/30
      • Feeding: NPO
      • Allergy: NKA
      • Nutrition assessment:
        • BH 175cm BW 72.3kg
        • IBW 67.4kg 107%IBW BMI 23.6
        • BEE 1449kcal TEE 2260kcal
      • Lab data: Alb 3.3 K 3.6 Mg 1.6 GOT 51 GPT 72 BS 172
        • According to the patient`s present conditions, parenteral nutrition will be suitable for nutrition supply. We will follow this case for adjustment of optimal nutrition support.
    • PN Use Suggestion:
      • DC YF5 1500ml QD
      • Stat Oliclinomel 1500ml, 62.5ml/hr
      • SMOFkabiven central 1477ml QD, 61.5ml/hr since 6/1
      • Lyo-Povigent 4ml/QD (add in TPN) (if not available, use alternative B-complex 1ml/QD and Vitacicol 2ml/QD in TPN)
      • Addaven 10ml/QD (add in TPN)
      • KCL 10ml/QD (add in TPN)
      • Nephrosteril 500ml/QD, drip > 3H each bottle
    • Items that should be monitored when using PN:

      • TPN is a single-route administration method. Do not mix TPN medications with other drugs.”

      • Check BW QW5 and record I/O Q8H

      • Check one touch Q6H x2 days, if stable QD check

      • Please control BS < 200 mg/dl with RI sliding scale

      • QW1 check CBC/DC

      • QW1 check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin

      • If TPN is not available, substitute with YF5 or D10W.

• 2024-05-28 Anesthesia
  • Q
    • CVC insertion for nutrition support
    • This 72 y/o male was a case suspect of gastric cancer cT4N2M0 stage III by CT image. Body weight loss was also noted in recent. We need your help for CVC insertion for nutrition support first. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • We will perform CVC insertion for this patient.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-05-30
  • Surgery
    • total gastrectomy with LND2+ dissection
    • intraabdominal multiple tumors excision
    • appendectomy
    • feeding jejunosotmy
    • HIPEC with Mitomycin (25mg/m2) 47mg at 42 c 60mins and Oxaliplatinum (300mg/m2)560mg at 42 c 30mins
  • Finding
    • gastric body annular mass with serosa and regional mesentericc invasion
    • multiple small tumor seeding at peritoneal douglas and mesentery
    • PCI 9/39
    • apeendix tumor seeding (+)
    • ascite (-)

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-30 - oxaliplatin 300mg/m2 560mg 1hr IP
• 2024-05-30 - mitomycin-C 25mg/m2 47mg 1.5hr IP

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2024-07-01

[alternative needed: Avodart and tube-feeding issues]

Avodart (dutasteride) is not suitable for tube-feeding due to its formulation and potential adverse effects.

• Soft capsule form: The drug is encapsulated in a soft gelatin shell that is not designed to be crushed or dissolved. Crushing or dissolving the capsule could release the medication too quickly, potentially leading to complications.
• Non-divisible formulation: The medication is not intended to be split or halved, as this could alter the dosage and distribution of the drug within the body. The manufacturer’s instructions advise against breaking or dividing the capsules.
• Mucosal irritation: The drug may cause irritation to the lining of the digestive tract if administered directly through a feeding tube. This irritation could lead to discomfort.

Urief (Silodosin 8mg) may be considered as an alternative and is currently in use.

Our urologist suggested (2024-06-29) that Oxbu (oxybutynin) could be given. This drug is designed as an extended release and can be halved, 0.5# BID may be an option.

[hepatic impairment and medication adjustment]

Liver damage is observed.

Amiorone (amiodarone) dosage adjustment is likely necessary in patients with significant hepatic impairment. No specific guidelines available. If hepatic enzymes exceed 3 times normal or double in a patient with an elevated baseline, consider reducing the dose or discontinuing amiodarone.

Use of Tramacet is not recommended (acetaminophen and tramadol undergo extensive hepatic metabolism).

• 2024-07-01 ALT 234 U/L

• 2024-06-28 ALT 405 U/L

• 2024-06-20 ALT 44 U/L

• 2024-07-01 AST 69 U/L

• 2024-06-28 AST 93 U/L

• 2024-06-20 AST 29 U/L

• 2024-07-01 Albumin (BCG) 2.9 g/dL

• 2024-06-28 Albumin (BCG) 3.4 g/dL

• 2024-07-01 r-GT 155 U/L

• 2024-06-03 r-GT 15 U/L

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-18 CT - brain
  • With and without-contrast CT of brain shows:
    • No intracranial hemorrhage or space-occupying lesion.
    • No abnormal low attenuation in brain parenchyma.
    • Normal size of the ventricles.
    • No midline shift.
    • No skull lesion.
    • Well pneumatization of paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells.
    • No abnormal enhancing lesion after contrast administration.
  • Impression
    • No definite abnormality in this study
• 2024-04-02 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Rectal cancer s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
    • Liver cysts, up to 1.5cm in S4.
    • Minimal ascites.
  • Impression:
    • Rectal cancer s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy. Stationary.
    • Liver cysts.
• 2024-02-20 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, rectum, biopsy — acute inflammatory exudaes and fibrous tissue only.
• 2024-02-29 Colonoscopy
  • Rectal cancer, compatible with post CCRT change, s/p biopsy
  • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2024-01-11 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Findings
    • Rectal cancer s/p chemotherapy; a long fibrotic segment from dentate line up to 8 cm AAv
    • Np obvious tumor was noted, no tumor obstruction was noted
  • Diagnosis:
    • Rectal cancer s/p chemotherapy
• 2024-01-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Mucinous adenocarcinoma of rectal, cT3N2bM1a, stage IVA, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with 5-Fu
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Progression of rectal cancer with regional LAP.
    • Liver cysts (up to 1.3cm).
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Progression of rectal cancer with regional LAP.
• 2023-10-03 PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower portion of the rectum, compatible with primary malignancy of the rectum.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in four regional lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammatory process? metastatic lymph nodes of low FDG uptake?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the colon and both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
  • No prominent abnormal FDG uptake was noted in the right inguinal lymph node and elsewhere.
• 2023-09-22 MRI - pelvis
  • Findings:
    • There is a soft tissue mass in the right lateral posterior wall of the low rectum, measuring 2 cm in size.
      • Adenocarcinoma (T3) of the rectum is highly suspected.
    • There are eight enlarged nodes in the peri-rectal space, left internal iliac chain, and sigmoid mesocolon that are c/w metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There is one enlarged node 1 cm in right inguinal area that may be non-regional metastatic node (M1a).
      • Please correlate with PET scan. Otherwise, follow up is indicated.
    • There are several hepatic cysts in both lobes and the largest one 1.5 cm in size at S4.
    • A renal cyst 1.3 cm in right lower pole is noted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2023-09-19 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Labeled as “An circumferential ulcer at low rectum, 5cm from AV”, biopsy (A) — granulation tissue and ulcer debris only. No epithelial component present for evaluation. IHC stain CK (-).
  • Labeled as “Low rectal whitish mucosa around the ulcer, cause ?”, biopsy (B) — benign squamous epithelium with parakeratosis.

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-29, -04-08 SOAP Dermatology Wang ChunHua
  • S
    • Multiple painful erythematous papule-nodules on face,trunk and 4-limbs
    • Multiple erythematous scars and keloids on scalp for months, progressive enlarged recently, Itching(+)
  • O
    • Imp: acne on face and trunk for months,multiple pustule(+), inflammation(+), painful(+)
    • NSAID for pain release
    • Multiple erythematous scars and keloids for months, progressive enlarged recently, Itching(+), keloid(+)
  • Plan:
    • education about drug side effec and explain
    • Strongly suggested OPD f/u
  • Prescription
    • Shincord (triamcinolone acetonide 50mg/5mL/vial) ST IS
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# BID
    • Kolincin Gel (clindamycin 10mg/g) TOPI
• 2024-02-20 SOAP Dermatology
  • Prescription
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI
    • Zalain Exteral Gel (for scalp) (sertaconazole 2%) Q3D EXT
    • fusidic acid 20mg/gm BID EXT
• 2024-02-16 ~ 2024-02-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mucinous adenocarcinoma of rectal, cT3N2bM1a, stage IVA, s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with 5-Fu, status post chemotherpy with FOLFOX from 2023/12/11~2023/12/29, progression of rectal cancer with regional LAP, status post FOLFIRI from 2024/02/01~
    • Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Constipation, unspecified
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Neutropenia, grade1
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy with FOLFIRI C1D15
  • Present illness
    • The 56 y/o female had suffered from difficult defecation with bloody stool since 2023/06. She was visted to Taipei Hospital first, Colonoscopy was arranged on 2023/08/17 showed internal hemorrhoid and suspect advanced colon cancer, s/p biopsy (A), and pathology showed Intestine, large, rectum, colonoscopic biopsy, adenocarcinoma with mucinous features.
    • Abdominal + Pelvis CT on 2023/08/30 showed c/w rectal cancer, cT1-2N1Mx. Due to personal reason, she visted to our CRS for survey.
    • Sigmoidoscopy was arranged on 2023/09/19 showed rectal cancer s/p biopsy, Low rectal mucosa inflammation s/p biopsy and pathology showed PATHO - colorectal polypA. Labeled as “An circumferential ulcer at low rectum , 5cm from AV”, biopsy (A) — granulation tissue and ulcer debris only. No epithelial component present for evaluation. IHC stain CK (-). B. Labeled as “Low rectal whitish mucosa around the ulcer , cause?”, biopsy (B) — benign squamous epithelium with parakeratosis.
    • Pelvis MRI was done on 20223/09/22 showed 1. Adenocarcinoma (T3) of the rectum is highly suspected. AJCC staging system, 8th edition for colon cancer: T3 N2b M1a. stage: IVA. Denied TOCC history in recent three months.
    • Under the impression of Mucinous adenocarcinoma of rectal, cT3N2bM1a, stage IVA. She received TNT concurrent chemoradiotherapy, deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT start on 2023/10/09~11/20, with infusional 5-FU (400mg/m2)/Covorin (20mg/m2) from 2023/10/11(C1), 2023/11/14(C2).
    • Then, she received TNT chemotherapy with FOLFOX(Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) on 2023/12/11(C1D1), 2023/12/29(C1D15).
    • Follow up Abdominal CT on 2024/01/02 showed progression of rectal cancer with regional LAP. Sigmoidoscopy on 2024/01/11 showed Rectal cancer s/p chemotherapy; a long fibrotic segment from dentate line up to 8 cm AAv, no obvious tumor was noted, no tumor obstruction was noted. Refer to GS OPD for surgery (APR) with a permant colostomy, they refuse.
    • Plan to change regimen with FOLFIRI (Irino 120mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2), she received 1st Palliative chemotherapy from on 2023/02/01(C1D1).
    • This time, she was admitted for chemotherapy with FOLIRI (Irino 120mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) on 2023/02/16(C1D15).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received chemotherapy with FOLFIRI(Irino 120 -> 90mg/m2, due to WBC:2310, ANC:1561), LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 2400mg/m2) from 2023/02/16~2024/02/18(C1D15).
    • Mosapin 5mg/tab 1# PO TID and Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H was given for nausea and vomiting.
    • Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 0.5# PO Q6H for pain control.
    • GASMIN 40mg/tab 1# PO TID for abdominal fullness.
    • Tranexamic Acid 250mg/cap 1# PO BID
    • Alcos-Anal Oint 20g/tube 1qs for bloody stool relief.
    • Arrange colonoscopy on 2024/02/19 showed Rectal cancer, compatible with post CCRT change, s/p biopsy. For cancer survey and will sent All RAS.
    • Constipation with Through 12mg/tab 2# PO HS.
    • Schizophrenia with Otsuka Abilify Discmelt 15mg/tab 1# PO HS
    • Depakine 200mg/tab 1# PO HS
    • Cardiolol 10mg/tab 1# PO HS, hold if SBP < 110mmHg, and PSY OPD follow up.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B with Baraclude 0.5mg/tab for HBsAg, Anti-HBc reactive.
    • Hypokalemia with Const-K Extended-Release Tablets 750mg/10mEq/tab 1# PO QD for supportive.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/02/20 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Pronolol (propranolol 10mg) 1# HS
    • Const-K (KCl 750mg 10mEq) 1# QD
    • Depakine (valproate sodium 200mg) 1# HS
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Otsuka Ability Discmelt (aripiprazole 15mg) 1# HS
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# Q6H
    • Alcos-Anal Oint (sodium oleate) BID EXT
• 2024-01-18 SOAP Dermatology Zhou WeiTing
  • Prescription
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# BID
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI for forehead
    • Zalain External Gel (sertaconazole 2%) Q3D EXT
    • fusidic acid 20mg/gm BID EXT
• 2024-01-11 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S
    • Improving but oily scalp and severe dandruff
    • Forehead lesion improving
  • O
    • Hair less patch with erythema, scaling and pus formation over vertex scalp
    • Erythematous plaques with scaling and excoriation over right side forehead
    • Oily scalp with severe scaling -> probably due to poor hygiene
  • A
    • Scalp: seborrheic dermatitis with secondary bacterial infection, tinea capitis should also ruled out
    • Forehead: seborrheic dermatitis
  • Plan:
    • Oral doxycyline
    • Oral orolisin
    • Topical mycomb, zalain, OTM
  • Prescription
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# BID
    • Orolisin (chlorpheniramine maleate 5mg, orotic acid 30mg, glycyrrhizic acid 50mg) 1# TID
    • tetracycline eye ointment BID EXT for scalp wound
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) BID TOPI for forehead
• 2023-12-14 SOAP Dermatology Wu RuoWei
  • S: Lesion over scalp
  • O: Scalp erythema with scaling and wound over scalp
  • A:
    • Wound with secondary infection
    • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • P:
    • oral doxycycline, orolisin
    • topical zalain, OTM
  • Prescription
    • doxycycline 100mg 1# BID
    • Orolisin (chlorpheniramine maleate 5mg, orotic acid 30mg, glycyrrhizic acid 50mg) 1# BID
    • tetracycline eye ointment BID EXT for scalp wound
    • Zalain External Gel (sertaconazole 2%) Q3D EXT wash hair
• 2023-09-21 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • S: For preoperative TNT due to rectla cancer.
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of the rectum, stage cT1-2N1Mx.
  • P: Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage cT2N1
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: pelvic area
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and 5040cGy/28 fractions of the rectal tumor bed area.
    • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her father. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be s1030, 2023-09-25.
• 2023-09-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Propose TNT
    • CCRT with infusional FU -> FOLFOX for 12-18 weeks (favor 8 cycles) -> Evaluate OP
• 2023-09-18 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • S: First visit patient, rectal cancer diagnosed at Taipei City Hospital
  • P: Arrange sigmoidoscopy for R/O colonic lesion

[consultation]

• 2024-05-21 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • for Tooth Decay
  • A
    • S: We had viewed the patient
    • O
      • Panoramic finding:
      • Caries: 12 13 17 22 28
      • Residual root 24 25 35 37 38 44
      • Crown and bridge: 14XX17 45 46
    • P
      • Suggest tooth extraction of all the residual root and tooth 28
      • Endodontic treatment of tooth 12 13 22
      • Please arrange our OPD for the further treatment
• 2024-05-16 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • for a soft mass of left labia, nature?
  • A
    • This is a 56 y/o, sex (-) woman with advanced rectal cancer who was admitted for chemotherapy. Due to suspected vulvar mass, we were consulted for evaluation. Reviewing her history, he has visited Pro. Huang’s clinic on 2024/05/14 for similar complaints. Biomycin ointment was prescribed at that time.
    • CC
      • Left vulvar mass and left perineal pain.
    • ObGyn history
      • sex (-)
    • PV
      • a 2 X 1 cm lesion at the left labia minora, skin intact without redness or oozing
      • Multiple small erosions at left inguinal skin, no pus discharge noted, tenderness (+)
    • Impression
      • Left vulvar mass, nature undetermined
      • Left inguinal skin erosion, mild, suspect infection related
    • Suggestion
      • Please keep Biomycin ointment use for left inguinal skin erosion.
      • Biopsy is suggested for left vulvar mass, but is not suitable to perform during chemotherapy course. Please arrange GYN f/u.
      • Unsteady gait is noted at the clinic. Please consider brain CT for evaluation.
• 2024-05-15 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • for skin rash of bottom, suspect herpus
  • A
    • 56-year-old rectal cancer female patient is admitted for scheduled chemotheapy.
      • Grouped dry shallow ulcers noted over left buttock, which herpes zoster over one week is likely.
      • Patient has seborrheic dermatitis and acnes problems, which also possible
      • Since there is no sign of active infection or cellulitis presentation, iv antibiotic should be not necessary.
      • One-week oral anti-viral Famvir or Valtrex may be still helpful.
    • Suggestion:
      • Continue doxycycline, DC Baktar
      • Add oral Famvir 250mg po tid for one week.
• 2024-03-18 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • For schizophrenia lost follow up.
    • The patient claimed to have traveled through time today.
  • A
    • Imprssion
      • Schizophrenia, in partial remission
      • Rectal adenocarcinoma
    • S/O:
      • The 56 year old woman was consulted for disorganized speech without medical control of her disease. According to her father, she was diagnosed as schizophrenia at 20s and she had ever admitted for chronic ward at Bali Psychiatric Center MOHW.
      • She was fully capable in self-care at home and there was no psychosis detected, only sometimes argument with sister without severe conflict. There was also no mood episodes ever happened.
      • Interveiwing with the patient, there was no delusion or hallucination, only trivial loosen and circumferential speech and sometimes irrelevant.
      • MSE:
        • sloppy, alert, euthymic, fluent but sometimes irrelevant speech, trivial loosen and circumferential speech, no delusion, no hallucination, fair self-care
    • Plan
      • keep current psychiatric medicaitons
      • arrange OPD follow-up
• 2024-01-04 Dermatology
  • Q
    • Patient was 55 years old women diagnosis was Rectal adenocarcinoma with mucinous features in 2023-09, cT1-2N1Mx, Schizophrenia irregular medication control.
    • 2023/12/14
      • Wound with secondary infection
      • Seborrheic dermatitis
    • Plan:
      • oral doxycycline, orolisin
      • Topical zalain, OTM
    • for skin lesions, we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • CC: Scalp and forehead lesions
    • Cutaneous findings:
      • Hair less patch with erythema, scaling and pus formation over vertex scalp
      • Erythematous plaques with scaling and excoriation over right side forehead
      • Oily scalp with severe scaling -> probably due to poor hygiene
    • PH:
      • Rectal adenocarcinoma with mucinous features
      • Schizophrenia, poor self-care and poor Hygiene
    • Imp:
      • Scalp: seborrheic dermatitis with secondary bacterial infection, tinea capitis should also ruled out
      • Forehead: seborrheic dermatitis
    • Plan:
      • Oral doxycycline 1#BID
      • Oral orolisin 1#TID
      • Topical Zalain gel TIW for scalp wash
      • Topical Mycomb BID for scalp and forehead lesions
      • Had education of scalp washing
      • Arrange dermatology OPD follow up after discharge
• 2024-01-03 Colorectal Surgery
  • Q
    • Due to disease progression，we need your further evaluation and management. (OP? or keep TNT treatment?) Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • I’ve visited this case. The patient is a case of rectal cancer s/p CCRT with tumor progression. She also complained frequent abdominal cramping pain.
    • PE: abd: soft; mild distension; no tendernss
    • Imp : Rectal cancer s/p CCRT with tumor progression, suspect tumor partial obstruction
    • Please arrange OPD after discharge and surgery will be arranged
• 2023-12-30 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q:
    • Cancer inpatients with suicidal thoughts score >= 2.
  • A:
    • Psychiatric impression:
      • schizophrenia
      • insomnia
    • Current chief problem: suffered form rectal pain related anxiety and poor sleep.
    • MSE: conscious alert and oriented, mostly incoherent and irrelevent speech, mild talktiveness, paralogical thinking pattern, less persecutory ideation, residual AH, tangential thoughts.
    • Suggestion:
      • keep abilify 15mg 1# HS, and Depakine 200mg HS,
      • may add anxiedin 1~2# HS for anxiety and insomnia
      • arrange PSY OPD follow up
• 2023-10-03 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • The patient is an 55 year-old female with a history of Schizophrenia, Adenocarcinoma of the rectum, stage cT1-2N1Mx, diagnosed at MOHW Taipei Hospital.
    • VS Huang: Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and 5040cGy/28 fractions of the rectal tumor bed area.
    • PET on 2023/10/03, Port-A will arrange on 2023/10/04.
    • Positioning mark was washed by the patient, we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • The patient is an 55 year-old female with a history of Schizophrenia, Adenocarcinoma of the rectum, stage cT1-2N1Mx, diagnosed at MOHW Taipei Hospital
    • 2023-10-03 PET:
      • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower portion of the rectum, compatible with primary malignancy of the rectum.
      • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in four regional lymph nodes. The nature is to be determined (inflammatory process? metastatic lymph nodes of low FDG uptake?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    • 2023-09-22 MRI:
      • There is a soft tissue mass in the right lateral posterior wall of the low rectum, measuring 2 cm in size. Adenocarcinoma (T3) of the rectum is highly suspected.
      • There are eight enlarged nodes in the peri-rectal space, left internal iliac chain, and sigmoid mesocolon that are c/w metastatic nodes (N2b).
      • There is one enlarged node 1 cm in right inguinal area that may be non-regional metastatic node (M1a).
      • T3 N2b M1a. stage: IVA
    • Under the impression of rectal cancer, cT3 N2b M1a. stage: IVA, neoadjuvant CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged today. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis. Then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT might start around 10/11 or later. Thank you very much.
• 2023-09-28 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Patient was 55 years old women diagnosis was Rectal adenocarcinoma with mucinous features in 2023-09, cT1-2N1Mx , Schizophrenia with irregular medication control.
    • This time, she was admitted for cancer survey and chemotherapy, We need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • This 55 y/o single woman was admitted for scheduled chemotherapy. She now lives with his parents, and not employed.
      • According to the patient and her father, her highest education: high school and worked as a office worker, until her 30s, she developed referential and persecutory delusion, auditory hallucination, disorganized speech, isolated behaviors for over 1 months and was brought to MOHW Bali Psychiatric Center and stayed for 1 year.
      • She could help housechore at home but can’t never return to work, regular follow up at RenJi Hospital, and been to RenJi Day Ward in recent 1 year, taking abilify 15mg/d, risperidal 1mg/d, quetiapine 100mg/d, depakine 200mg/d, akinfree. She ever received 1 monthly depot last year for few months.
      • In recent 2 months, she discharged from RenJi Day Ward, not taking medications nor return to OPD for 2 months, stated residure AH and referential ideation: throat is sore and needs to be cleared, always worried that someone is watching her, auditory hallucination, and multiple somatic complaints and preoccupation: spots on the arm, pimples on the head that are bleeding. limited insight: don’t want to go to day classes or take medication anymore, want to do many things, Japanese and English studies were interrupted and not learned, want to learn.
    • MSE: thin, spots on the arm, social smile, mild euphoric mood, talkative, stooped posture and mild restlessness, residure AH, referential ideation, somatic preoccupation, tangential thoughts.
    • IMP: Schizophrenia, chronic
    • Suggestion:
      • Add back antipsychotics: abilify 15mg 1# HS, adjunctive with Depakine 200mg HS, inderal 1# HS.
      • Arrange PSY OPD follow up.

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-27 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-19 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-02 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-15 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - irinotecan 90mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-01 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 170mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-11 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-13 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 580mg NS 100mL 10min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-16 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 580mg NS 100mL 10min (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-11 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 30mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 580mg NS 100mL 10min D1-3 (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3

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2024-05-15

[pain management]

Patient’s pain score on VAS was recorded as 5 on 2024-05-14. Please assess the adequacy of the current acetaminophen regimen for pain management.

2024-03-18

[reconciliation]

Vital signs during this hospitalization are stable, and lab results on 2024-03-15 were unremarkable. No medication discrepancies are noted.

2024-02-01

[check to see if the tachycardia is transient]

Lab results from 2024-01-31 were largely within normal ranges, and vital signs from the TPR panel remained within normal limits, with the exception of tachycardia, noted as HR 113 this morning. Should the tachycardia prove to be transient, proceeding with chemotherapy administration should not be deemed contraindicated.

2024-01-02

[reconciliation]

This patient’s PhamaCloud record shows receipt of Epine (quetiapine 200mg) on 2023-12-15 from MOHW Bali Psychiatric Center. It has now been replaced with Otzuka (aripiprazole 15mg). Notably, both medications carry boxed warnings regarding increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis and potential suicidal thoughts or behavior. HIS5 records showed the patient’s 2 past consultations for suicidal thoughts scores of 2 or higher in the Psychosomatic Medicine department, close monitoring of potential suicidal ideation and behavior is strongly advised.

Additionally, our Psychosomatic Medicine specialist suggested lorazepam on 2023-12-30, yet it isn’t listed in the active medication list. It is recommended a check of the need for lorazepam.

701017888

240626

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-25 CXR erect
  • nodular/reticular opacities over Rt and left lungs zone, and subsegmental opacity over Rt midlung zone, due to infection/ or inflammation
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch
  • mild enlarged cardiac silhoutte
  • Compression fracture of many vertebral bodies
• 2024-06-25 CT - brain
  • Indication: r’t side face contusion few days ago.
  • Cranial CT scans without IV contrast medium enhanced was performed smoothly and show:
    • Heterogenous hyperdense masses, up to 38 mm, favor left temporo-occipital metastases with prominent perifocal edema.
    • Left convexity thin SDH. Brain herniation.
  • Imp:
    • Favor left temporo-occipital metastases with prominent perifocal edema. Left convexity thin SDH. Brain herniation.
    • Fractures in: left zygomatic arch and bil. maxillary sinus walls.

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-25 SOAP Medical Emergency Hu YuHui
  • Note
    • possible lung tumor with brain mets was told, family preferred no OP nor hung cancer evaluation
    • CXR: RLU tumor mass, about 3 cm
• 2017-02-15 SOAP Rheumatology Liu JinXiu
  • Diagnosis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis [M05.70]
    • Sicca syndrome; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca; Sjogren`s disease [M35.00]
    • Discoid lupus erythematosus of eyelid [H01.129]
    • Osteoporosis, unspecified [M81.0]
    • Close fracture of dorsal (thoracic) without mention of spinal cord injury [S22.022A]
    • OA, localized,not specified whether primary or secondary, lower leg [M17.9]
    • Constipation [K59.00]
  • Prescription x3
    • Tie Shr Shu Pap (flurbiprofen 40mg/patch) QD EXT
    • MgO 250mg 1# BID
    • Sandinnum Neoral (ciclosporin 100mg) 1# QD
    • Metisone (methylprednisolone 4mg) 0.5# QD
    • Azamun (azathioprine 50mg) 0.5# QD
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS
    • Arheuma (leflunomide 20mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# BID
    • Salazine (sulfasalazine 500mg) 1# BID
    • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine 200mg) 1# BID
    • folic acid 5mg 1# QD
    • Trexan (methotrexate 2.5mg) 4# QW6
• 2017-01-16 SOAP Ophthalmology Peng YiJie
  • Diagnosis:
    • Sicca syndrome; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca; Sjogren`s disease [M35.00]
    • Rheumatoid arthritis [M05.70]
    • Open-angle glaucoma, unspecified [H40.10X3]
    • Cronic conjunctivitis, unspecified [H10.403]
  • Prescription x3
    • Sinomin (sulfamethoxazole 40mg/mL) QID OU
    • Lumigan (bimatoprost 0.01%) HS OU
    • Azarga (brinzolamide, timolol) BID OU
    • Vidisic Gel (carbomer) BID OU

==========

700938172

240625

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-13 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Gastric adenocarcinoma status post subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNs dissection B-II reconstruction with Braun anastomosis on 2023/11/08. pT4apN0(if cM0), pStage : IIB, s/p FOLFOX
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Gastric cancer, s/p gastrectomy with B-II anastomosis. No local recurrent tumor.
    • No enlarged lymph nodes in para-aortic and pelvic regions. Suspect a right supraphrenic lymph node, 1.5*2.6cm, (Srs:302;Img:45); DDx: focal fluid collection.
  • Impression
    • Gastric cancer, s/p gastrectomy
    • Suspect a right supraphrenic lymph node. Suggest follow up evaluation.
• 2023-11-09 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, distal 2/3, subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNs dissection — adenocarcinoma poorly differentiated. Margins free.
    • Lymph nodes, gastric, and group, 1, 7, (8,9), 12, , subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNs dissection — free (0/30).
    • PT4a pN0 (if cM0); pStage : IIB, at least.
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNs dissection
    • Tumor Site - lower body, LC side
    • Tumor Size : 2.1 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
    • Gross configuration
      • For advanced carcinoma (Borrmann classification) - Type IV: Infiltrative, predominantly intramural lesion, poorly demarcated
      • For early carcinoma
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1: bilateral margins; A2-9: ulcerative mass; A10-16: GC side Lns; A17: ometum; A18-19: LC side Lns; A20: group 1 LNs; A21: group 7, LNs; A22: group (8,9), LNs; A23: group 12, Lns.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Adenocarcinoma
      • Lauren classification of adenocarcinoma: Diffuse type
    • Histologic Grade - G3: Poorly differentiated, undifferentiated
    • Tumor Extension - Tumor invades the serosa (visceral peritoneum)
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Radial margin: involved by invasive carcinoma
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of lymph nodes examined/involved: 0/30
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition) – pStage: IIB, at least.
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) – not applicable.
      • Primary Tumor (pT)- pT4a: Tumor invades the serosa (visceral peritoneum)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN)- pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case) - if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - Her2/neu: S2023-19017
• 2023-10-11 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Infrarenal aortic aneurysm is found up to 2.32cm in largest dimension.
  • Imp:
    • No evidence of lung tumor at both lungs.
• 2023-10-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Gastric ulcerative lesion, rule out gastric cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gastric antrum and lower gastric body with adjacent fat stranding and small regional LAP.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2023-09-22 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, ascending colon, polypectomy — tubular adenoma
• 2023-09-22 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, low body, LC, biopsy — poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation
  • Microscopically, it shows poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of malignant tumor cells arranged in solid to glandular architecture, and focal signet-ring cell diffferentiation. Helicobacter pylori are seen.
  • Immunohistochemical stain: CK (+) at tumor, HER2/NEU: negative (1+).
• 2023-09-22 Bone densitometry - hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.706 gms/cm2, about 1.3 SD below the peak bone mass (83%) and 0.0 SD below the mean of age-matched people (100%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2023-09-22 SONO - abodmen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Liver cyst, small, S8
    • suspicious, Renal stone, bilateral
    • fat infiltration of pancreas.
  • Suggestion:
    • encourage exercise and diet adjustment.
    • visit Urology if symptoms revealed.
    • semi-annual US f/u

[MedRec]

• 2023-12-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: adjuvant C/T with FOLFOX, anti-HBc: reactive, add HB medication
  • Prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Hepac Lock Flush 100 USP/mL 10mL ST IRRI
• 2023-11-28 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: adenocarcinoma of stomach, pT4aN0M0, stage IIB, suggest adjuvant C/T with FOLFOX x10 cycles
• 2023-11-07 ~ 2023-11-19 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma status post subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNs dissection B-II reconstruction with Braun anastomosis on 2023/11/08. pT4apN0(if cM0), pStage : IIB. ECOG:0.
  • CC
    • Incidental finding of gastric cancer during health checkup.
  • Present illness
    • This is an 59-years-old man with underlying disease of (1) gastric helicobacter pylori infection without treament for 3+ years. (2) hemorrhoid s/p hemorrhoidectomy around 30 years ago. This time he admited for laparoscopic gastrectomy.
    • According to patient’s statement and medical record, he underwent routine health checkup at 2023/09/22. At that time, during upper GI endoscopic examination, there is a gastric ulcerative lesion at stomach lower body. Biopsy was done and pathology report revealed gastric poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell differentiation.
    • Patient complained about increase flatus recently. He denied any early fullness after meal. No loss of appetite or body weight. No stomach pain or nausea and vomiting. He has family history of cousin (father side) passed away due to gastric cancer.
    • He then refered to general surgery OPD and was on Dr. Chen’s service. Further abdominal CT done at 2023/10/02 showed wall thickening of gastric antrum and lower gastric body with adjacent fat stranding and small regional lymadenopathy. Stage III gastic cancer with T4aN2M0 staging was diagnosed.
    • After the explaination and discussion with patient. Subtotal gastrectomy surgery was suggest. Patient understood the risk and benifit of operation and consent to it.
    • Under the impression of gastric adenocarcinoma, Stage III. He was admitted for surgery and hospitalize to our GS ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, he received subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNs dissection + B-II reconstruction with Braun anastomosis was performed on 2023/11/08.
    • After operation, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, PPI, adequate IVF and SmofKabiven supplement, analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed.
    • Removed NG tube and have flatus passage on 2023/11/11. Then he try water, clear liquid diet, full liquid diet and semi-liquid diet and defecation was smooth after no fever, nausea,vomiting intake.
    • Remove right JP draine on 2023/11/18. Remove left JP draine on 2023/11/19. The patient was allowed to discharge today and outpatient department follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID

[surgical operation]

• 2023-11-08
  • Surgery
    • subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LNs dissection
    • B-II reconstruction with Braun anastomosis
  • Finding
    • ulcerative lesion at lower body, LC side, about 1cm in diameter, serosa invasion (+), T4a
    • no significant enlarged LNs over perigastric LNs and group 8,9, and 12

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-25 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4200mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-31 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4170mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-10 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4180mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-10 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4180mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-22 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4190mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-21 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4150mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-02 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4100mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-11 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 145mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-12 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-03-22

[reconciliation]

The lab results from 2024-03-21 were generally within normal ranges, and the patient has maintained stable vital signs throughout the hospital stay.

There appears to be no contraindication to proceeding with the 5th session of FOLFOX chemotherapy, and no discrepancies in medication have been noted.

701187248

240625

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-06 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT3N2M0 stage IIIA, status post radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy and cholecystectomy and Braun’s anastomosis on 2023/09/14. chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/11/09.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P gastric operation.
    • Enlargement of prostate with calcifications.
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 1.5cm) at mediastinum.
    • Wall edema of colon.
    • Duodenal diverticulum.
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.0cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • S/P gastric operation.
    • Enlargement of prostate with calcifications.
    • Enlarged LNs (up to 1.5cm) at mediastinum.
    • Wall edema of colon.
• 2024-04-11 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2024-02-05 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT3N2M0 stage IIIA, status post radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy and cholecystectomy and Braun’s anastomosis on 2023/09/14. Chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/11/09.
  • Abdominal and Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at left brachiocephalic vein.
    • s/p subtotal gastrectomy.
  • Imp:
    • s/p subtotal gastectomy.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
• 2023-11-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Faint hot spots in both rib cages, cancer with early bone mets may be considered, suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, sternum, some C-, T- and L-spine, sacrum, bilateral shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, and hips.
• 2023-11-06 CXR (erect)
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2023-10-02, -09-29 KUB
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2023-09-14 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, antrum, radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, pStage IIIA, pT3N2 (if cM0)
    • Duodenum, radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, No 1, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/2)
    • Lymph node, No 3, dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/ 4)
    • Lymph node, No 4, dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/ 5)
    • Lymph node, No 5, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/ 0)
    • Lymph node, No 6, dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (2/ 4)
    • Lymph node, No 7, 8, 9, 11p, dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/ 15)
    • Lymph node, No 12a, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, No 14v, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure:
      • radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy
      • cholecystectomy
        
    • Specimen size:
      • specimen 1: Greater curvature: 15.0 cm, Lesser curvature: 9.2 cm,
      • specimen 2: Omentum: 37.5 x 23.0 x 1.3 cm
      • speicmen: 11 Gallbladder: 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm (all submitted)
    • Tumor Site: Antrum, posterior wall
    • Tumor Size: 6.3 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm
    • Gross configuration: For advanced carcinoma (Borrmann classification): Type II: Fungating, ulcerated with sharp raised margins
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1: proximal resection margin; A2: distal resection margin; A3: stomach, non-tumor; A4-8: tumor (A4-5: the same level); B1-2: omentum; C: lymph node, No 1; D: lymph node, No 3; E : lymph node, No 4; F: lymph node, No 5; G: lymph node, No 6; H1-3: lymph node, No 7, 8, 9, 11p; I: lymph node, No 12a; J: lymph node, No 14v; K1-2: gallbladder.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma: Lauren classification of adenocarcinoma: Intestinal type; WHO: Tubular, moderately differentiated
      
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma: 5.0 cm
      • Distal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma: 1.2 cm
      • Radial margin: very close, ＜ 0.1 cm
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: present
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: please see diagnosis
      
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply): not applicable
        • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
        • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN2: Metastasis in three to six regional lymph node
        • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings:
      • Intestinal metaplasia: present
      • Low-grade dysplasia: absent
      • High-grade dysplasia: present
      • Helicobacter pylori-type gastritis: absent
      • Autoimmune atrophic chronic gastritis: absent
        
      • Polyp(s) : absent
• 2023-09-01 CT - abdomen
  • CC: Epigastralgia, R/O PUD; 20230830 gastroscopy: A 3-5cm mass with deep ulcer was noted at PW of antrum, s/p biopsy 6 (A). Suspected advanced gastric cancer, Bormann 2.
  • Indication: Gastric cancer staging
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental wall thickening in the gastric antrum, measuring 5 cm in size, that is c/w adenocarcinoma (T3).
    • There are two enlarged nodes in the peri-gastric antrum area that may be metastatic nodes (N1).
    • There is no focal lesion in both lungs.
      • There are two enlarged nodes in right paratracheal space and paraaortic space. Follow up is indicated.
    • A renal cyst 1 cm in right upper pole is noted.
    • The gallbladder shows small contracted.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
• 2023-08-30 Patho - stomach biopsy (Y1)
  • Stomach, PW of antrum, biopsy — poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of atypical tumor cells arranged in solid to glandular architecture and invasive growth pattern.
    • Tumor cells show nuclear hyperchromasia, pleomorphism and prominent nucleoi.
    • Both H.pylori and fungal hyphae are seen at the superficial mucosa.
  • IHC stain — CK: positive and Her2/neu: neagtive at tumor
• 2023-08-30 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis, LA A
  • Esophageal lesion, upper esophagus, s/p biopsy (B)
  • Suspected advanced gastric cancer, Bormann 2, PW of antrum, s/p biopsy (A)
  • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test

[MedRec]

• 2023-11-06 ~ 2023-11-11 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT3N2M0 stage IIIA, status post radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy and cholecystectomy and Braun’s anastomosis on 2023/09/14. ECOG:1
    • Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding
    • Cachexia
  • CC
    • for bone scan (for right low rib pain) and C1 FOLFOX
  • Present illness
    • This 73-year-old male with past history of type 2 diabetes with medications control. He also sufferred from presented with progressive constipation lasting 1-2 years, experiencing stool every third day. He has no history of bloody or tarry stools, no small caliber stool, but reported a sensation of tenesmus. No significant weight loss was noted, and there is no family history of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.
    • According for his statement, his national health insurance fecal immunochemical test (NHI FIT) in 2023 was negative. On examination in July, the decision was made to arrange for an IVG CFS in late A colonoscopy in 202308 showed the presence of several polyps, which were removed. One was in the ascending colon, two in the hepatic flexure, and one in the transverse colon. By late 202308, the patient had added complaints of occasional epigastric pain and acid reflux for months. An EGD was ordered. The gastroscopy showed possible reflux esophagitis, a lesion in the upper esophagus, a suspected gastric cancer in the antrum of the stomach, and superficial gastritis. A biopsy was taken from the gastric lesion. The clostridium-like organism (CLO) test was negative, implying the absence of Helicobacter pylori infection. The biopsy results from the stomach confirmed a poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma.
    • A subsequent CT scan for staging of the gastric cancer in September showed that the cancer is at stage T3N1M0, which corresponds to stage III disease. The cancer involves the gastric antrum wall but does not penetrate the serosa or adjacent structures. There are metastases to one to two regional lymph nodes, but no evidence of distant metastasis. Therefore, laparosocpe D2 subtotal gastrectomy was suggested. However, status post radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy and cholecystectomy and Braun’s anastomosis on 2023/09/14. ECOG:1. Port A inserted thro’ left cephalic vein on 2023/10/18.
    • This time, admission for bone scan (for right low rib pain) and C1 FOLFOX.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, bone scan was done on 11/08 and shows 1. Faint hot spots in both rib cages, cancer with early bone mets may be considered, suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation. 2. Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, mandible, sternum, some C-, T- and L-spine, sacrum, bilateral shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, and hips.
    • Adjuvent chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2) from 2023/11/09~2023/11/11.
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1pc iv PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/11/11 and admission was arrange later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Kludone (gliclazide 60mg) 0.5# QD
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Tulip (atorvastatin 20mg) 1# HS
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 1# Q3D RECT
• 2023-10-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P
    • Admission for bone scan (for right low rib pain) and FOLFOX
    • Plan: FOLFOX x 6 -> CCRT -> FOLFOX x 6
  • Prescription
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
    • Anxiedin (lorazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Megest (megestrol 40mg/mL) 10mL QD
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 1# Q3D RECT
• 2023-09-11 ~ 2023-10-05 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YenZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT3N2M0 stage IIIA, status post radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy and cholecystectomy and Braun’s anastomosis on 2023/09/14. ECOG:1
  • CC
    • Epigastralgia or acid reflux sensation for months.
  • Present illness
    • This 73-year-old male with past history of type 2 diabetes with medications control. He also sufferred from presented with progressive constipation lasting 1-2 years, experiencing stool every third day. He has no history of bloody or tarry stools, no small caliber stool, but reported a sensation of tenesmus. No significant weight loss was noted, and there is no family history of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.
    • According for his statement, his national health insurance fecal immunochemical test (NHI FIT) in 2023 was negative. On examination in July 2023, the decision was made to arrange for an IVG CFS in late A colonoscopy in 202308 showed the presence of several polyps, which were removed. One was in the ascending colon, two in the hepatic flexure, and one in the transverse colon.
    • By late 202308, the patient had added complaints of occasional epigastric pain and acid reflux for months. An EGD was ordered. The gastroscopy showed possible reflux esophagitis, a lesion in the upper esophagus, a suspected gastric cancer in the antrum of the stomach, and superficial gastritis. A biopsy was taken from the gastric lesion. The clostridium-like organism (CLO) test was negative, implying the absence of Helicobacter pylori infection. The biopsy results from the stomach confirmed a poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma.
    • A subsequent CT scan for staging of the gastric cancer in September 2023 showed that the cancer is at stage T3N1M0, which corresponds to stage III disease. The cancer involves the gastric antrum wall but does not penetrate the serosa or adjacent structures. There are metastases to one to two regional lymph nodes, but no evidence of distant metastasis. Therefore, laparosocpe D2 subtotal gastrectomy was suggested and scheduled. Due to the above reasons, the patient was admitted for scheduled surgery and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • On admission, the patient underwent a thorough pre-operative survey which showed no abnormalities. Subsequently, he successfully underwent a radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy with Braun’s anastomosis and cholecystectomy on 2023-09-14.
    • After the surgery, we closely monitored the patient’s recovery and administered empiric antibiotics, nutrition support via partial parenteral nutrition (PPN), and analgesic agents. We also observed poor bowel movement with minimal flatus and substantial gastric juice drainage via NG tube. To promote bowel movement, we administered Zirocin and Promeran from 2023-09-19 and supported nutrition via total parenteral nutrition (TPN) from 2023-09-22.
    • A small bowel series conducted on 20th September showed no abnormal bowel loop displacement or ileus pattern. Despite initial struggles with the NG tube, the patient later tolerated it well with intermittent clamping. We continued the current treatment, maintaining close monitoring of vital signs.
    • As of today’s date (2023-10-01), some metrics show slight fluctuations from their initial results at admission, but none are cause for concern. This includes liver function tests, renal function tests, a slight decrease in albumin levels, and a slight increase in Creatinine values, reducing the eGFR. However, the blood picture remained stable with CBC values within normal range. White blood cells count increased to 10.26 on 2023-09-25 likely due to the surgical procedure and has returned to 3.71 as of 2023-10-02.
    • The patient remains on a comprehensive medication management plan including pain management (Acetaminophen asneeded), GI care (Rabeprazole), nutrition support (SmofKabiven),electrolytes and trace elements replenishment, and hydration (Saline 0.9%).
    • In this weeks started from 2023/10/01. His had fair acitivity and he started soft diet on 2023/10/03. He denied nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain. And we removed two JP drain on 2023/10/02 and 2023/10/04. Under relative stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/10/05 and will follow up at our OPD next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Zirocin (azithromycin 250mg) 1# QD
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
    • Harnaldge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC
    • Mopride (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H

[consultation]

• 2024-02-16 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This hospitalization is for the sixth FOLFOX treatment, followed by CCRT.
    • This 75-year-old male with past history of type 2 diabetes with medications control. He also sufferred from presented with progressive constipation lasting 1-2 years, experiencing stool every third day. He has no history of bloody or tarry stools, no small caliber stool, but reported a sensation of tenesmus. No significant weight loss was noted, and there is no family history of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.
    • According for his statement, his national health insurance fecal immunochemical test (NHI FIT) in 2023 was negative. On examination in July 2023, the decision was made to arrange for an IVG CFS in late A colonoscopy in 202308 showed the presence of several polyps, which were removed. One was in the ascending colon, two in the hepatic flexure, and one in the transverse colon. By late 202308, the patient had added complaints of occasional epigastric pain and acid reflux for months.
    • An EGD was ordered. The gastroscopy showed possible reflux esophagitis, a lesion in the upper esophagus, a suspected gastric cancer in the antrum of the stomach, and superficial gastritis. A biopsy was taken from the gastric lesion. The clostridium-like organism (CLO) test was negative, implying the absence of Helicobacter pylori infection.
    • The biopsy results from the stomach confirmed a poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. A subsequent CT scan for staging of the gastric cancer in September 2023 showed that the cancer is at stage T3N1M0, which corresponds to stage III disease. The cancer involves the gastric antrum wall but does not penetrate the serosa or adjacent structures.
    • There are metastases to one to two regional lymph nodes, but no evidence of distant metastasis. Therefore, laparosocpe D2 subtotal gastrectomy was suggested. However, status post radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy and cholecystectomy and Braun’s anastomosis on 2023/09/14.
    • Port A inserted thro’ left cephalic vein on 2023/10/18. The chemotherapy with FOLFOX on 2023/11/09 (C1D1), 2023/12/04 (C1D15), 2023/12/25 (C2D1), 2024/01/15 (C2D15). This time, admission for chemotherapy with FOLFOX on 2024/02/15 (C3D15).
  • A
    • This 75 y/o male patient was diagnosed of gastric ca., cT3N1M0, s/p resection and D2 dissection on 2023-09-14. pT3N2(cM0). s/p FOLFOX x6.
    • Adjuavnt CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 2024/02/29. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the preOP gastric tumor bed and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. RT will start around 2024/03/04 or 03/05. Thank you very much.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-09-14
  • Surgery
    • radical D2 subtotal gastrectomy
    • cholecystectomy
    • Braun’s anastomosis
  • Finding
    • cT4aN2M0
    • distal gastric tumor with serosa involve
    • no peritoneal seeding
    • LN enlarge at station 4 and 6

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-03-04 ~ - RT to the remnant stomach and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 43.2 Gy/ 24 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-24 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 660mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-06-03 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 660mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-05-17 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-25 - leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-01 - [leucovorin 400mg/m2 675mg NS 250mL 24 + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 24hr] D1-2 (CCRT)

• 2024-03-08 - [leucovorin 400mg/m2 675mg NS 250mL 24 + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 24hr] D1-2 (CCRT)

• 2024-02-15 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM (Vit B12, post oxa)

• 2024-02-01 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3800mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM (Vit B12, post oxa)

• 2024-01-15 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM (Vit B12, post oxa)

• 2023-12-25 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM (Vit B12, post oxa)

• 2023-12-04 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-11-09 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-06-25

[enlarged lymph nodes on CT scan]

During this hospitalization, the patient’s blood glucose levels ranged from approximately 120 to 170 mg/dL, which is elevated but still acceptable. A CT scan on 2024-06-06 showed enlarged lymph nodes (up to 1.5 cm) in the mediastinum that were not previously described in earlier imaging and should be followed up. Except for pancytopenia, the lab results on 2024-06-24 were generally good. No medication discrepancies were identified.

2024-04-02

[reconciliation]

Laboratory results from 2024-04-01 were grossly normal, revealing no evidences that would prevent the administration of chemotherapy as part of the CCRT plan. Additionally, a review of medications found no discrepancies.

2024-03-11

[leukopenia trend with FOLFOX - CCRT considerations for immune function]

Leukopenia episodes (WBC < 4K/uL) were observed before and during the 6 administrations of the FOLFOX regimen from 2023-11-09 to 2024-02-16, with a slowly declining trend. Therefore, the influence of FOLFOX on leukopenia cannot be excluded.

• 2024-03-08 WBC 2.00 x10^3/uL
• 2024-02-29 WBC 3.78 x10^3/uL
• 2024-02-15 WBC 2.40 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-31 WBC 3.21 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-15 WBC 2.77 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-02 WBC 4.49 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-25 WBC 2.36 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-04 WBC 3.01 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-06 WBC 3.54 x10^3/uL
• 2023-10-05 WBC 3.10 x10^3/uL
• 2023-10-02 WBC 3.71 x10^3/uL

LV + 5-FU for CCRT was administered on 2024-03-08 and 2024-03-09, but its effect is unlikely to have influenced the laboratory data on 2024-03-08. G-CSF has not been used since 2024-03-08. It is recommended to use G-CSF prior to CCRT if leukopenia is expected to compromise immunity.

2024-01-16

Lab testing demonstrated a blood ferritin level of 18.9 ng/mL (2024-01-15), which falls below the normal range. Therefore, initiating oral iron supplementation may be beneficial to maintain adequate iron stores in this patient.

2023-12-26

[reconciliation]

Leukopenia was identified in lab results on 2023-12-25. Consequently, the 5-FU bolus was omitted, and the Oxaliplatin dose was adjusted to 75mg/m2 from the originally planned 85mg/m2 for this chemotherapy session.

• 2023-12-25 WBC 2.36 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-04 WBC 3.01 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-06 WBC 3.54 x10^3/uL
• 2023-10-05 WBC 3.10 x10^3/uL
• 2023-10-02 WBC 3.71 x10^3/uL
• 2023-09-28 WBC 5.49 x10^3/uL

Despite vitamin B12 supplementation during this chemotherapy session, the patient’s mean corpuscular volume (MCV) on 2023-12-25 (79fL) remained below the lower limit of normal. This suggests mild microcytic anemia, potentially due to iron deficiency. Iron supplementation could therefore be helpful to raise the iron content of RBC, addressing this issue.

2023-12-05

2023-12-04 HGB 11.5 g/dL < 13.5 and MCV 77.8 fL < 80. It is suggested to consider some vitamin and mineral supplements:

• Vitamin B12: Absorption of vitamin B12 can be significantly affected after gastrectomy because the stomach produces intrinsic factor, which is essential for its absorption. Vitamin B12 injections or high-dose oral supplements might be necessary.
• Iron: Iron deficiency is common, particularly if the duodenum is bypassed. Iron supplements might be needed, and it’s important to monitor iron levels regularly.

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2021-12-20 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA grade A(minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum and body, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, low body
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion: Pursue CLO test result
• 2021-12-20 SONO - abdomen
  • Hepatic cyst
  • Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Suspect right renal stones
• 2021-12-14 C-spine AP + Lat.
  • Increased kyphosis of cervical spine.
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
• 2021-09-07 CT - chest
  • stationary enlarged Rt paratracheal space LNs as compared with previous CT on 2021/04/20, may be post treatment change.
  • presence mild fibrosis in LLL and RLL, stationary.
• 2021-07-20 Mammography
  • Impression: Benign calcifications in bilateral breasts. Suggest regular screening.
  • BI-RADS: Category 2: benign findings - annual screening.
• 2021-07-20 SONO - gynecology
  • Uterine myoma
• 2021-04-20 CT - chest
  • stationary enlarged Rt paratracheal space LN as compared with previous CT on 2020/12/15, may be post treatment change.
  • presnece fibrosis in LLL and RLL, stationary.
• 2021-04-06 SONO - gynecology
  • Uterine myoma
• 2020-12-15 CT - chest
  • Indication: A case of Hodgkin lymphoma post chemtoehrapy. Evaluation tumor status
  • Comparison: prior CT dated on 2020/08/28
    • Lungs:
      • extensive, Lt greater than Rt, reticular and patchy ground-glass opacities in LLL and RLL.
      • normal appearance of LUL, RUL, and RML.
      • as compared with previous CT study.
    • Mediastinum: no interval change in size a slightly enlarged LNs in Rt paratracheal space as compared with previous CT on 2020/08/28
    • Hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Vessels: the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no effusion or nodule.
    • Chest wall and lower neck: no enlarged LN or mass
    • Visible abdominal contents: a 5 mm cyst in S7 of liver.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • stationary slightly enlarged Rt paratracheal space LN as compared with previous CT on 2020/08/28, may be post treatment change.
    • fibrosis in LLL and RLL.
• 2020-08-28 CT - chest
  • Indication: mediastinal Hodgking’s lymphoma.
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • Small lymph nodes are found at AP window, paratracheal and subcarina region. In comparison with CT dated on 2020-05-12, these lymph nodes decreased in size.
  • Imp:
    • Small lymph nodes are found at mediastinum. Slightly in regression.
• 2020-06-05 L-spine flex. & ext. (including sacrum)
  • There is no evidence of spondylolisthesis or subluxation.
• 2020-06-05 C-spine flex. & ext. view
  • No obvious fracture.
  • Presence of retrolordotic curve change of the spine.
• 2020-05-29 SONO - gynecology
  • Uterine myoma
  • Endometrial thickening (em 9.9mm)
• 2020-05-12 CT - chest
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated on 2019/12/12 (other hospital).
    • Lungs and large airways:
      • linear opacities in LLL.
      • normal appearance of LUL and Rt lungs.
      • as compared with previous CT study.
    • Mediastinum: decreased in size enlarged LNs in Rt paratracheal space (14mm in short axis of the largest LAP) compared with previous CT on 2019/12/12
    • Hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Vessels: the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no effusion or nodule.
    • Chest wall and lower neck: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: normal appearance of gallbladder.unremarkable of the liver, spleen, adrenal glands, pancreas, and kidneys. bile ducts: No dilatation. no enlarged lymph node.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • small residual mediastinal LAP (14mm in short axis of the largest LAP), partial response of tumor to C/T based on CT criteria.
• 2020-04-24 CXR
  • Soft tissue bulging mass in right upper mediastinum shows partial resolving that is c/w CT findings of soft tissue mass in PTRC space Status post C/T with partial response .
• 2020-03-05, -02-13, -02-10 CXR
  • Soft tissue bulging mass in right upper mediastinum is noted that is c/w CT findings of soft tissue mass in PTRC space.
• 2020-02-14 EGD
  • Superficial gastritis
• 2020-02-13 PET
  • Some glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the upper mediastinum and in the upper abdominal left paraaortic region, compatible with lymphoma involving lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm (Deauville score 5).
  • A mild glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the right lateral chest wall. Post-operative inflammation may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2020-02-12 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, suspicious for Hodgkin lymphoma (NTUH), biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
  • IHC stains: CD3 (+, 5-10%), CD20 (+, 5-10%), CD30 (-), CD15 (equivocal), bcl-2 (-).
• 2019-07-27 Surgical Pathology Level IV
  • Endometrium, D&C — Compatible with endometrial polyp
  • The sections show a picture compatible with endometrial polyp, composed of tubular glands, abundant cellular stroma, and thick-walled blood vessels. Fragments of cervical squamous epithelium without remarkable change can be found also.
• 2019-06-24 MRI - brain
  • C/W bilateral trigeminal neuromas, stationary as compared with MRI on 20170823.
  • Partial empty sella.
  • Leukoaraiosis.
  • Left maxillary sinusitis.
• 2017-08-23 MRI - brain
  • Bilateral trigeminal neuromas, stationary as compared with MRI on 20150205.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-22 - rituximab 375mg/m2 572mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg TID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-05-27 - rituximab 375mg/m2 578mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg TID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2024-05-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 588mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1100mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg TID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D1-2 + acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D1-2
• 2020-08-11 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-07-24 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-07-10 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-06-26 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-06-12 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-05-29 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-05-15 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-04-24 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-04-10 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-03-20 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-03-06 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL
• 2020-02-21 - doxorubicin 25mg/m2 38mg NS 50mL 10min + bleomycin 10mg/m2 15mg NS 50mL 10min + vinblastine 6mg/m2 9mg NS 50mL 10min + dacarbazine 375mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 3hr (ABVD)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 750mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-02 RAS + BRAF
  • Cellblock No. S2024-06725
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-04-03 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma, consistent with colorectal primary
  • The specimen submitted consists of a strip of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled liver, measuring 0.7 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of nests and cords of columnar neoplastic cells with focal glandular differentiation, embedded in fibrous stroma.
  • IHC, the tumor cells show: CK7(-), CK20(+), and CDx2(+). The finding is consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma.
• 2024-03-25 PET
  • No previous study for comparison.
  • Increased FDG uptake in a focal lesion at the rectum, compatible with recurrent tumor s/p treatment.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right lobe of the liver, highly suspected rectal cancer with liver metastasis, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptak of FDG.
  • Recurrent rectal cancer s/p treatment with highly suspected liver metastasis, yrcTxNxM1a, stage IVA (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-03-12 MRI - pelvis
  • History and indication: Rectal flat tumor s/p TAMIS + Anoplasty on 20230208
  • With and without contrast MRI of pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum.
    • Poor enhancing nodules (0.9cm, 1.3cm) in S7 of liver.
    • Left renal cyst (1.3cm).
    • Enlargement of prostate.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
  • IMP:
    • Wall thickening of rectum r/o tumor recurrence.
    • Poor enhancing nodules (0.9cm, 1.3cm) in S7 of liver r/o metastases.
• 2024-02-01 Sigmoidoscopy
  • Rectal cancer s/p local excision with local recurrence, s/p CCRT with tumor regression
• 2023-12-08 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Junctional ST depression, probably normal
  • Borderline ECG
• 2023-12-05 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2023-11-10 MRI - pelvis
  • Indication: Rectal flat tumor s/p TAMIS + Anoplasty on 20230208 pT2N0M0; stage I R/O local recurrence
  • Findings:
    • There is wall thickening at the right lateral anterior aspect of the rectum (Srs:8 Img:20-24), measuring 3.2 x 1.6 cm.
      • Recurrent adenocarcinoma (T3) of the rectum is highly suspected.
      • In addition, there is a soft tissue lesion in right lateral perirectal space, measuring 1.6 x 0.8 cm in size, that may be tumor direct invasion right perirectal space (Srs:8 Img:24).
      • The differential diagnosis includes metastatic node.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • A renal cyst measuring 1 cm in left middle pole is noted.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and ectasia 2 cm.
  • IMP:
    • Recurrent adenocarcinoma (T3) of the rectum is highly suspected.
    • In addition, there is a soft tissue lesion in right lateral perirectal space, measuring 1.6 x 0.8 cm in size, that may be tumor direct invasion right perirectal space (Srs:8 Img:24).
    • The differential diagnosis includes metastatic node.
• 2023-11-07 Patho - colorectal polyp
  • Colorectum, rectum, 8 cm above anal verge, anterior, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2 (+), MLH1 (+).
• 2023-11-07 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P rectal operation.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P rectal operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2023-11-07 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the cecum under good colon preparation.
    • One mass was noted in the rectum ( 8 cm from anal verge) ; anterior
    • Management: Biopsy
      
  • Diagnosis:
    • Rectal cancer s/p TAMIS with local recurrence
• 2023-08-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Post cholecystectomy

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-20 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-31 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 300mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-09 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 250mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-11-28 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 350mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.25mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-06-21

[Improved CA199 Marker Suggests Potential Treatment Benefit

]

A negative RAS/BRAF test (2024-05-02) suggests potential benefit from EGFRi therapy.

CA199 Marker: While the CA199 tumor marker level showed an increase in May, it appears to have decreased somewhat recently.

• 2024-06-14 CA-199 (NM) 113.712 U/ml
• 2024-05-21 CA-199 (NM) 197.230 U/ml
• 2024-05-03 CA-199 (NM) 115.435 U/ml
• 2024-03-29 CA-199 (NM) 27.080 U/ml
• 2024-03-19 CA-199 (NM) 24.680 U/ml
• 2024-02-23 CA-199 (NM) 34.449 U/ml
• 2024-01-19 CA-199 (NM) 16.926 U/ml
• 2024-01-03 CA-199 (NM) 20.681 U/ml
• 2023-11-10 CA-199 (NM) 29.448 U/ml

Possible Treatment Effect: This decline could potentially indicate positive effects from the FOLFIRI plus Erbitux treatment regimen being administrated on 2024-05-09 and 2024-05-31.

Lab results on 2024-06-20 revealed mild hyperbilirubinemia. However, this finding is unlikely to prevent the patient from proceeding with the planned therapy.

No medication discrepancies were found.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-06 Small Intestine
  • Small bowel series revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • No abnormal bowel loop displacement.
    • The passage time is about 120 minutes.
• 2024-05-03 KUB
  • Diffuse small bowel ileus.
  • S/P drainage tubes in the pelvic cavity.
• 2024-04-30 Patho - ovary (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovary, right, BSO — Serous carcinoma, high grade
    • Lymph nodes, pelvic and para-aortic, bil., BPLND + paraarotic LN dissection — Metastatic carcioma (1/47)
    • Pathology stage: ypT2aN1aM1; stage IVB; FIGO stage IVB
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Procedure: ATH+BSO+infracolic omentectomy+BPLND+para-aortic LN dissection
    • Specimen Size: 6.5 x 5.2 x 4.1 cm (Rt ovary), 5.5 x 1.7 cm (Rt tube), 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.1 cm (Lt ovary), 4.5 x 0.7 cm (Lt tube), 7.0 x 6.0 x 4.2 cm (uterus), 17 x 7.0 x 2.2 cm (omentum)
    • Specimen Integrity
      • Right ovary: Capsule intact
      • Left ovary: Capsule intact
      • Right fallopian tube: Serosa intact
      • Left fallopian tube: Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Right ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement: Present
    • Fallopian tube Surface Involvement: Present in right tube
    • Tumor Size: 6.5 x 5.2 x 4.1 cm
    • Lymph Nodes: Six groups including left iliac, left obturator, right iliac, right obturator, left para-aortic and right para-aortic    - Representative parts are taken for section and labeled as: A1-A2= left iliac LNs, B 1-B2= left obturator LNs, C= right iliac LNs, D1-D3= right obturator LNs, E= left para-aortic, F= right para-aortic LNs, G1= cervix, G2-G3= uterine corpus, G4= parametrium, G5= left ovary, G6= left fallopian tube, H1-H4= right ovarian tumor, H5-H7= right fallopian tube, I1-I2= omentum.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Serous carcinoma
    • Histologic grade: High grade
    • Other Tissue/Organ Involvement: Uterine parametrium and right fallopian  tube
    • Peritoneal Fluid: Not submitted
    • Chemotherapy response score (CRS): CRS2 (moderate response)
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Metastatic carcinoma (1/47)
      • number of lymph node examined: 5 (left iliac), 12 (left obturator), 2 (right iliac), 16 (right obturator), 7 (left para-aortic) and 5 (right para-aortic)
      • number with metastases ＞10 mm: 0
      • number with metastases 10 mm or less: 1 (right iliac)
      • number with isolated tumor cells (≦0.2mm): 0
    • Pathologic Stage
      • Primary Tumor: ypT2a (tumor extension and/or implants on the uterus and fallopian tube)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes: ypN1a (metastasis up to 10 mm)
      • Distant Metastasis: M1
    • FIGO Stage: Stage IVB
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Abesnt
    • Perineural invasion: Absent
    • Additional Pathologic Findings:
      • Cervix: Chronic cervicitis with Nabothian cysts
      • Endometrium: Endometrial polyp
      • Myometrium: Leiomyoma
      • Ovary, left: No remarkable change
      • Fallopian tube, left: Partubal cysts
      • Omentum: No remarkable change
• 2024-01-26 Patho - Omentum biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovary, right? pelvic mass biopsy — Serous carcinoma, high-grade
    • Omentum, omentun biopsy — Free of carcinoma
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The specimen is submitted in two parts. Part (1) consists of  a pinkish gray soft tissue, labeled “ovarian”, received for frozen section, measuring 1.2 x 1.0 x 0.3 cm. All for frozen section, then totally embedded for paraffin dsection as: F2024-00027FS. (2) a piece of yellowish greasy adipose tissue, labeled omentum, measuring 10.8 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm. On section, no focal lesion can be found. Representative parts are taken for section as: S2024-01955A1-A2.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • The sections of “ovarian” show a picture of high-grade serous carcinoma, composed cof pleomorphic rumor cells arranged in solid, glandular and subtle papillary patterns. IHC, tumor cells reveal: PAX8(+), WT1(+), PR(-), Napsin A(-) and p53(wide type).        - The sections of “omentum” shows focal hemorrhage and neutrophil infiltration. There is no evidence of malignancy in the sections examined.
• 2024-01-26 Patho - Colon biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Colorectum, sigmoid, 20 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: PAX-8 (+); CK7 (+), CK20 (-), favor ovarian orign and dis-favor colonic origin.
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 1 pieces of tan, irregular  tissue measuring 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1  cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with poorly differentiated carcinoma in the submucosa. IHC stains: PAX-8 (+); CK7 (+), CK20 (-), favor ovarian orign and dis-favor colonic origin.
• 2024-01-19 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is a lobulated heterogeneous mass in the pelvis, with mixed solid and cystic component, 13 in size (the largest dimension), with suggestive direct invasion the uterus.
      • Malignant ovarian cancer (T2a) is highly suspected.
      • In addition, there is right side hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of right kidney that is c/w pelvic mass with passive compression right M/3 ureter.
    • There are several enlarged nodes in the pelvis mesentery, < 1 cm (the largest dimension).
      • Regional metastatic nodes (N1a) are highly suspected.
    • There are few enlarged nodes in aortocaval space (up to 2.5 x 1.2 cm) that is c/w non-regional metastatic nodes (M1a).
    • There is a poor enhancing lesion 0.7 cm in S6 of the liver.
      • The differential diagnosis includes metastasis and cyst.
      • Please correlate with sonography and MRI.
    • There is smudgy appearance of the omentum at the pelvis.
      • The differential diagnosis includes carcinomatosis and reactive change.
    • There is a homogeneous enhancing mass 4.4 cm in the uterus that is c/w myoma.
  • Imaging Report Form for Ovarian Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T2a (T_value) N:N1a (N_value) M:M1b (M_value) STAGE:IVB (Stage_value)
• 2024-01-16 SONO - gynecology
  • R/O Huge pelvis mass: 133x132mm
  • Uterine myoma
  • IUD in situ
  • Ascites

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-22 ~ 2024-02-27 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
    • Hypertension
    • hypercholesterolemia
  • CC
    • Scheduled admission to oncology ward for neo-adjuvent chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • Dx
      • Right ovarian serous carcinoma, high-grade (biopsy on 20240126), stage IV (T4N1M1), with sigmoid colon metastasis (biopsy on 20240126), with metastatic lesions such as regional metastatic lymph nodes and aortocaval space lymph node (PET scan on 20240216), status post exploratory laparotomy on 20240126, status post bilateral DBJ stent insertion on 20240126, status post port-A insertion on 20240130, status post whole body PET scan on 20240216.
    • Hx
      • Hypertension
      • Hypercholesterolemia
      • HBV carrier, under medication of Baraclude
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • A 62-year-old female patient, with a confirmed diagnosis of high-grade serous carcinoma of the right ovary, at stage IV with T4N1M1 status, was hospitalized in our oncology ward, having undergone various interventions including exploratory laparotomy, bilateral DBJ stent insertion, and port-A insertion for chemotherapy access. Her initial presentation highlighted severe symptoms, including a marked increase in urinary frequency, unmanageable abdominal bloating, and a remarkably high CA-125 level indicative of her ovarian malignancy’s aggressive nature.
    • Her current hospitalization, initiated on 20240222 and ongoing, is primarily for the administration of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy to manage her advanced-stage cancer, which includes regional lymph node metastasis and sigmoid colon involvement confirmed through biopsies and PET scans.
    • Since admission, her complex management has included anticoagulation therapy for elevated D-dimer levels, symptomatic treatment for gastrointestinal symptoms, and the implementation of the Placitaxel + carboplatin chemotherapy regimen starting on 20240226.
    • Despite the severity of her condition, her clinical status has shown a degree of stability post-chemotherapy, with a notable decrease in D-dimer levels from > 10000 to 7462 ng/mL(FEU), a mild improvement in her anemia from a hemoglobin level of 10.1 to 9.8 g/dL, and minimal reduction in CA-125 levels.
    • Her vital signs have remained stable, and she has been able to maintain self-care. The consistent focus of care has been on diligent monitoring of vitals, symptom management, therapy adherence, and providing capable support to address arising complications and the psychological burden of the disease.
    • The patient has withstood the first cycle of chemotherapy without significant immediate adverse effects and her continued treatment progress necessitates close observation, including regular lab monitoring especially for CA-125, to guide ongoing treatment, potential surgical intervention post-chemotherapy, and management of her bilateral DBJ stents to preserve renal function.
    • Due to the relatively stable condition, the patient was able to be discharged and OPD follow up was scheduled
  • Discharge prescription
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Morcasin (sulfamethoxazole 400mg, trimethoprim 80mg) 2# BID
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2024-01-24 ~ 2024-02-02 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ovarian cancer post Exploratory laparotomy pelvic mass biopsy on 2024/01/26
    • High-grade ovarian serous carcinoma, stage III at least.
    • Abdominal pain
  • CC
    • Urinary frequency for more than half year   
  • Present illness
    • This is a 62-year-old married female, G4P1AA3, with Last menstrual period: Menopause (52 year old). Her menstrual cycle was as follows: interval/duration: 28/5 days, Amount: moderate. She had HTN and was under medical control.
    • This time, she suffered from urinary frequency for more than half year. At beginning she had nocturia for 4 times/night, now she urinate 1 time/hr. There was no urgency, dysuria, constipation, or diarrhea. She also complained about abdominal bloating for one month and didn’t improve after famotidine. She visited GI OPD at Taipei City Hospital at first, and lab data showed elevated CA-125 (6467.0 U/ml), so she went to our OPD for help. Her CA-125 elevated (15477.4 U/ml).
    • Her GYN sonar was done and revealed myoma: 3.6x3.1cm, 2.5x2.0cm, 2.4x1.3cm; IUD in situ; CUL-DE-SAC: with fluid; R/O Huge pelvis mass: 13.3x13.2cm.
    • Abdominal CT showed: 1. Malignant ovarian cancer is highly suspected. 2. Regional metastatic nodes, non-regional metastatic nodes, and liver metastasis is highly suspected.
    • Under the impression of uterine myoma with ovarian mass, she was admitted of surgical intervention. Therefore she was admitted for TAH + BSO on 2024/01/26.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2024/01/24. The Upper G-I panendoscopy and Colon fiberoscopy were arranged for work up and tumor survey.
    • The colonoscopy showed suspected ovarian cancer with sigmoid invasion, partial colonic obstruction. Before operation, we consult CRS for combine surgery.
    • She underwent exploratory laparotomy post pelvic mass biopsy on 2024/01/26. arrange FDP-Ddimer: 8699 ng/mL, with clexan 60 mg QD injection.
    • Her lab data on 2024/01/30 and 02/02 also showed elevated elevated D-dimer and Hypokalemia.
    • Surgical pathology revealed right ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma, with stage III at least. The postoperative course was smooth and she recovered well. Eating and self voiding, defecation were all ok. The Gyn tumor conference suggest furrher chemotherapy for her after operation.
    • The CVP line was remove on 2023/02/02. Plavix F.C. 75mg/tab 1 tab QD for FDP-Ddimer: 7271 ng/mL. She is discharged on 2024/02/02.
    • Her follow up appointment hemo-oncology clinic and GU (Removed double-J ureteral stent) and GS (for port-A) and GYN arrange PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is scheduled.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 2# QID
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC

[consultation]

• 2024-05-03 Infectious Disease

• 2024-04-29 Urology

• 2024-02-23 Urology

• 2024-02-01 Hemato-Oncology

• 2024-01-25 Colorectal Surgery

• 2024-01-24 Urology

[surgical operation]

• 2024-01-30
  • Operation
    • Port-A (47080B)
    • Fluoroscopy (32026C)         
  • Finding:
    • Insertion via left cephalic vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA         
  • Procedure: 　 　Under LA, prepared the OP field as usual. Made a skin incision over left anterior chest wall. Made vascular exploration of the vein. Commenced insertion of catheter. Made fluorosocpy. Fixed the reservior over anterior chest wall. Closed the wound with 3-0 Vicryl and 5-0 Nylon.
• 2024-01-26 - Op Method:
  • bilateral DBJ stent insertion        
  • Finding:
    • Outside Mass compression at posterior wall of bladder
    • No obvious tumor was noted in bladder         
  • Procedure:
    • Under endotracheal anesthesia, the patient was placed in the lithotomy position. 21 Fr cystoscopy was inserted. After retrograde insertion of guidewire under fluroscopy, bilateral 6 Fr x 24 cm DBJ were inserted smoothly. 14 Fr. Foley was inserted.         
• 2024-01-26  Op Method:
  • Diagnosis:
    • huge pelvic mass, r/o ovarian malignancy
  • Operation:
    • Exploratory laparotomy - pelvic mass biopsy         
  • Finding:
    • Uterus: adhesion to pelvic wall with some papillary lesion at posterior wall
    • RAD: about 20x 15 cm, with irregular shape and papillary mass, no rupture, adhesion to small bowel and rectum
    • LAD: grossly normal
    • CDS: obliterated with mass
    • Minimal ascites
    • Estimated blood loss: 200ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil         
  • Procedure:
    • Put the patient on the lithotomy position, vaginal douching, and on Foley.
    • Skin disinfection with beta-iodine and skin draping.
    • Make a vertical skin incision and open the abdominal wall layer by layer.
    • Apply autoretractorand pack up the intestines to expose uterus.
    • Adhesiolysis was performed

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 278mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-19 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-26 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 430mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-06-21

[Laboratory Results Favorable for Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Treatment]

Recent lab tests on 2024-06-20 show mostly normal results, including tumor markers CA125 and CA199. This suggests no significant obstacles to proceeding with the planned fifth cycle of paclitaxel and carboplatin treatment.

A review of medication records revealed no discrepancies.

700578300

240621

[diagnosis] - 2023-03-21 admission note

• Descending colon adenocarcinoma obstruction with peritoneal seeding, lung and liver metastases, cT4aN2bM1c, stage IVC, s/p T-loop colostomy excisional biopsy of omental seeding on 2022/11/21 and palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI from 2022/12/02 and Target therapy with Avastin from 2022/12/16
• Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma
• Essential (primary) hypertension

[past history]

• The patient had hypertension for 10 years ago under regular medical control, and hyperlipidemia
• History of operation:
• Myoma, s/p total hysterectomy for 20 years ago in FuYou Hospital
• T-loop colostomy excisional biopsy of omental seeding on 2022/11/21

[allergy]

• NKDA             

[family history]

• Her mother had hypertension and DM, while her father had hemorrhagic stroke
• There is no family history of cancer, mental diseases or asthma.

[exam findings]

• 2024-02-16 CT - abdomen
  • History: D-colon adenocarcinoma obstruction with peritoneal seeding, lung and liver meta, cT4aN2bM1c, stage IVC
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/11/11.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis in S6 of the liver 1 cm (Srs:7 Img:28) is noted again, increasing in size to 2 cm (Srs:303 Img:53) at the current CT that is c/w liver metastasis S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis 1 cm in LLL of the lung is noted again, stable in size.
    • Prior CT identified omentum seeding are not noted again that also c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with complete response.
    • S/P left hemicolectomy, right transverse colostomy and para-stromal hernia, and S/P hysterectomy
    • Liver cysts and left renal cyst (up to 9.0cm).
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.9cm).
  • Impression:
    • Liver metastasis 2 cm in S6 of the liver S/P C/T show progressive disease.
• 2023-11-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: D-colon adenocarcinoma obstruction with peritoneal seeding, lung and liver meta, cT4aN2bM1c, stage IVC
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable condition of D-colon cancer, peritoneal seeding, LNs, lung and liver metastases. Small bowel ileus. Partial consoliation at RLL.
    • Invisible uterus.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 9.0cm).
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.9cm).
  • IMP:
    • Stable condition of D-colon cancer, peritoneal seeding, LNs, lung and liver metastases. Small bowel ileus. Partial consoliation at RLL.
• 2023-11-08 Patho - colon segmental resection for tumor
  • Diagnosis
    • Large intestine, descending colon, s/p chemotherapy, left hemicolectomy and closure of T-colostomy —- adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated.
      • others: Transverse colon, left hemicolectomy and closure of T-colostomy — colostomy confirmed and free of tumor.
    • Resection margins: free
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, s/p chemotherapy, dissection —- metastatic adenocarcinoma (1/15), no extranodal extension.
    • Lymph node, IMA / SMA, dissection —– N/A.
    • ypT4a ypN1a (if cM1c) yPathology stage: IVC.
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - left hemicolectomy: 10 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm and closure of T-colostomy + lymph node dissection
    • Tumor Site - Descending colon, grossly 3.0 cm from cut end.
    • Tumor Size: 3 x 2 x 2 cm.
      
    • Macroscopic Tumor Perforation: Not identified
    • Macroscopic Intactness of Mesorectum- Incomplete
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-4: tumor; A5: bilateral margins; A6-16: lymph nodes; B: Transverse colon colostomy.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - Adenocarcinoma
    • Histologic Grade - G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension - Tumor invades the visceral peritoneum (including tumor continuous with serosal surface through area of inflammation)
    • Margins -
      • Proximal margin: Uninvolved
      • Distal margin: Uninvolved
      • Radial or Mesenteric Margin: Involved
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Tumor Budding
      • Number of tumor buds in 1 “hotspot” field (specify total number in area = 0.785 mm2) - Low score (0-4)
    • Type of Polyp in Which Invasive Carcinoma Arose: none.
    • Tumor Deposits: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of Lymph Nodes Involved/Examined: s/p chemotherapy, 1/15, no extranodal extension.
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition): ypStage: IVC.
      • TNM Descriptors - y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT) - ypT4a: Tumor invades through the visceral peritoneum (including gross perforation of the bowel through tumor and continuous invasion of tumor through areas of inflammation to the surface of the visceral peritoneum)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - ypN1a: One regional lymph node is positive
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) - if cM1c.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - IHC MMR- S2022-20638
• 2023-09-22 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening of the D-colon is noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w descending colon cancer S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis 1 cm in LLL of the lung is noted again, stable in size.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis in S6 of the liver 1.2 cm is noted again, decreasing in size to 0.6 cm and no enhancement that is c/w liver metastasis S/P C/T with near complete response.
    • Prior CT identified omentum seeding are not noted again that also c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with complete response.
    • S/P right transverse colostomy and para-stromal hernia,
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Liver cysts and left renal cyst (upt o 9.0 cm).
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.9 cm).
  • Impression:
    • Distal descending colon cancer with lung metastasis S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Liver metastasis S/P C/T show near complete response.
    • Omentum tumor seeing S/P C/T show complete response.
• 2023-06-23 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening of the D-colon is noted again, mild decreasing in size that is c/w descending colon cancer S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis 1 cm in LLL of the lung is noted again, mild decreasing in size to 0.9 cm.
    • Prior CT identified a metastasis in S6 of the liver 2.8 cm is noted again, decreasing in size to 1.2 cm and no enhancement that is c/w liver metastasis S/P C/T with near complete response.
    • Prior CT identified omentum seeding are not noted again that also c/w carcinomatosis S/P C/T with complete response.
    • S/P right transverse colostomy and para-stromal hernia,
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Liver cysts and left renal cyst (upt o 9.0cm).
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.9cm).
  • Impression:
    • Distal descending colon cancer with lung metastasis S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Liver metastasis and omentum tumor seeing S/P C/T show complete response.
• 2023-03-23 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • D-colon adenocarcinoma obstruction with peritoneal seeding, lung and liver meta, cT4aN2bM1c, stage IVC
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Much regression of D-colon cancer, peritoneal seeding, LNs, lung and liver metastases.
    • Liver and renal cysts (upt o 9.0cm).
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.9cm).
  • IMP:
    • Much regression of D-colon cancer, peritoneal seeding, LNs, lung and liver metastases.
• 2023-01-30 KUB
  • There are three gallstones.
  • S/P colostomy at right lower abdomen?
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
• 2022-11-22 All-RAS + BRAF
  • Cell Block: S2022-20638 A1
  • RESULTS：
    • There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
    • There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2022-11-22 Patho - omentum biopsy
  • Omentum, excisional biopsy — metastatic adenocarcinoma, colorectal origin
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of invasive neoplastic glands with tumor necrosis and stromal fibrosis. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei with pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK7(-), CK20(+), EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), MSH6(+)
• 2022-11-18 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-11-18 Flow Volumn Loop
  • Normal ventilation
• 2022-11-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (83 - 14) / 83 = 83.13%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 83
  • Conclusion:
    • Septal hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis; trivial MR; mild TR.
    • Multiple liver cysts with variable sizes (the largest one up 8.8 cm).
• 2022-11-17 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Advanced D-colon cancer with obstruction
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of D-colon with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP.
    • Some soft tissues (up to 2.9cm) in peritoneal cavity.
    • Right thyroid nodule (0.8cm).
    • A nodule (0.9cm) at LUL.
    • Invisible uterus.
    • Liver and renal cysts (upt o 8.8cm). A poor enhancing tumor (2.4cm) in right hepatic lobe.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 1.9cm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4a(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1c(M_value) STAGE:IVC(Stage_value)

[surgical operation]

• 2022-11-21
  • Surgery
    • T-loop colostomy        
    • Excisional biopsy of omental seeding     
  • Finding
    • Carcinomatosis, omental seeding     
    • T-loop colostomy was created at RUQ area 

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-21 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracilo 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + lorazepam 2mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-05-31 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracilo 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + lorazepam 2mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-05-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracilo 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + lorazepam 2mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-04-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracilo 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + lorazepam 2mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-04-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracilo 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + lorazepam 2mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-03-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracilo 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + lorazepam 2mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-03-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracilo 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-3 + palonosetron 250ug D1 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1 + lorazepam 2mg Q12H D1-3 + NS 250mL D1-3
• 2024-02-15 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-02-01 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2024-01-16 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-10-19 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-09-22 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-08-31 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-08-10 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-07-27 - (FOLFIRI)
• 2023-07-13 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-06-30 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-06-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI without bolus 5FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL Q12H D1-2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + lorazepam 1mg Q12H D1-3
• 2023-05-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI without bolus 5FU)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-04-13 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-02-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-01-30 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-12-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 230mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-12-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 190mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-12-02 - + irinotecan 120mg/m2 190mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-04-23

[latest lab results and ongoing neuropathy prevention strategies]

No recent imaging updates are available since the last CT scan conducted on 2024-02-16.

The tumor marker CEA has continued to decrease, while CA199 has returned to normal levels. Other lab results from 2024-04-22, were also unremarkable.

B-Red (hydroxocobalamin) is currently being used as a prophylactic measure against chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. While there is evidence supporting the use of vitamin B12 for diabetic neuropathy, its efficacy in preventing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy remains inconclusive, according to the latest reviews in the UpToDate database.

• 2024-04-22 CEA 7.38 ng/mL

• 2024-04-09 CEA 7.89 ng/mL

• 2024-03-06 CEA 13.98 ng/mL

• 2024-04-22 CA199 23.71 U/mL

• 2024-04-09 CA199 22.84 U/mL

• 2024-03-06 CA199 23.57 U/mL

2024-02-02

[reconciliation]

No inconsistencies in medication management were found during a detailed review of both the HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases.

2023-06-20

The patient visited a local clinic on 2023-06-13 for her primary hypertension. She was prescribed Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) to be taken once daily. This medication is now on the patient’s active medication list as a self-carried item with no reconciliation issues identified.

2023-05-05

During this hospital stay, the patient has experienced vomiting 3 to 4 times while on metoclopramide. If the symptom persists, it may be worth considering prescribing prochlorperazine upon discharge.

2023-04-14

On 2023-04-06, the patient’s lab data showed normal readings except for an elevated CEA of 6.38ng/mL. It seems that the patient is tolerating the treatment well.

2023-03-23

On 2023-03-07, the patient was observed to have neutropenia. However, there was no administration of G-CSF and no reduction of the regimen dosage. Despite this, there have been no new episodes of neutropenia observed as of the present time.

• 2023-03-16 WBC 6.12 x10^3/uL
  

• 2023-03-07 WBC 2.92 x10^3/uL
  

• 2023-03-02 WBC 6.36 x10^3/uL
  

• 2023-02-14 WBC 4.11 x10^3/uL

• 2023-03-16 Neutrophil 66.7 %
  

• 2023-03-07 Neutrophil 39.1 %
  

• 2023-03-02 Neutrophil 67.7 %
  

• 2023-02-14 Neutrophil 63.0 %

According to today’s (2023-03-23) CT results, there is a significant regression of D-colon cancer, peritoneal seeding, lymph nodes, lung, and liver metastases. These findings suggest that the Avastin + FOLFIRI regimen is still effective.

The patient’s medical history indicates that her mother had DM. However, there is no record of the patient’s HbA1c test result in HIS 5, which is a recommended test to monitor and manage diabetes.

701011695

240620

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-13, -06-04 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Multiple metastases on both lungs.
  • S/P Percutaneous nephrostomy of right kidney
• 2024-05-16 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and UC of bladder, cT1N0M0, stage I
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P urinary bladder operation. S/P right PCN.
    • Progression of lung metastases.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 3.5cm).
    • Bil. adrenal tumors (up to 1.9cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
  • IMP:
    • S/P urinary bladder operation. S/P right PCN.
    • Progression of lung metastases.
• 2024-04-16 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Multiple metastases on both lungs.
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • S/P Percutaneous nephrostomy of right kidney
• 2024-03-08 PD-L1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2023-04998 A4
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment:
      • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 0%
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment:
      • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 0
• 2024-03-08 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-04998 A4
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS < 1
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): < 1
• 2024-03-08 PD-L1 (SP142)
  • Pathologic Report for PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (Ventana)
    • S2023-4998 A4
    • Tumor type: small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, in favor of metastatic from prostate
    • Tumor location: lung
    • Testing assay: SP142 Assay (Ventana)
    • Testing platform: BenchMark XT
    • Detection system: OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit and OptiView Amplification Kit
    • Control slide result: Pass,
    • Adequate tumor cells present (>=50 viable tumor cells): Yes,
      
  • Result:
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC category: TC < 1%
    • Tumor-infiltrating immune cell (IC) staining assessment: IC category: IC < 1%
  • Note:
    • TC scoring: TC are scored as the percentage of viable tumor cells showing membrane staining of any intensity.
    • IC scoring: IC are scored as the proportion of tumor area (including associated intratumoral and contiguous peritumoral stroma) that is occupied by discernible staining of any intensity of tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
• 2024-02-19 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p PCN at right kidney.
    • s/p total cystectomy with ileoneobladder. There is interruption of right ureter and the ileoneobladder. However, no evidence of soft tissue mass is found. Please correlate with other imaging modalities.
    • s/p cholecystectomy.
    • Scattered bilateral pulmonary nodules/mass up to 3.54cm in largest dimension are found. Lung meta is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-11-17, the lesions are enlarged in size and numbers.
  • Imp:
    • s/p PCN.
    • Bilateral lung meta. In progression.
    • s/p total cystectomy with ileoneobladder. There is interruption of right ureter and the ileoneobladder. However, no evidence of soft tissue mass is found. Please correlate with other imaging modalities.
• 2023-11-28 Antegrade Pyelography
  • Antegrade pyelography revealed stricture of right ureter-neobladder anastomosis. The double-J catheter can not pass through the stricture site.
• 2023-11-17 CT - abdomen
  • History: small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and UC of bladder, cT1N0M0, s/p Robotic-assisted radical cystoprostatectomy (RARC) with neobladder reconstruction on 2022/04/11, ypT1N0(0/25) M0.
    • 20230317 s/p VATS RUL, RML, RLL wedge resection: lung metastases
    • 20231107 Renal US: right hydronephrosis.
  • Indication: right hydronephrosis r/o cancer related
  • Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Bi-phasic dynamic CT images were obtained during non-enhanced, portal venous phase, and delayed phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformatted isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/07/03.
    • There is mild wall thickening at right M/3 ureter (Srs:7 Img:94-97), causing hydroureteronephrosis but no delayed contrast excretion of right kidney. Recurrent tumor is highly suspected.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both lungs are noted again, mild increasing in size and number. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P radical cystoprostatectomy with neobladder reconstruction
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 3.3cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
  • Impression:
    • Recurrent tumor at right M/3 ureter is highly suspected.
    • Prior CT identified multiple metastases on both lungs are noted again, mild increasing in size and number.
• 2023-11-10 Intravenous pyelography and post-voiding study, IVP
  • Findings
    • Dilatation of right pelvicaliceal system and ureter with obstruction level around anastomosis region.
      
    • S/P cystectomy and neobladder reconstruction.
  • IMP:
    • S/P cystectomy with neobladder reconstruction.
    • Right hydronephrosis and hydroureter with obstruction around the anastomosis region.
• 2023-11-07 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 1.65 mL
• 2023-09-28 CT - chest
  • Indication: Bladder Cancer with lung mets
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Nodular lesions are found at both lungs up to 1.6cm at left lower lobe is found. (Se401 Im33), In comparison with CT dated on 2023-07-03, the lesions are enlarged slightly.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Hepatic cysts at both lobes of liver up to 3.09cm at dome is found.
    • s/p total cystectomy with ileoneobladder.
  • Imp:
    • Bilateral lung meta, slightly in enlargement.
• 2023-07-21 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
  • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-07-03 CT - abdomen
  • Indication
    • Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and UC of bladder, cT1N0M0, s/p neoadjuvant Etoposide and cisplatin (4), s/p RARC with neobladder reconstruction on 2022/04/11, ypT1N0 (0/25) M0 with lung metastasis s/p VATS RUL, RML, RLL wedge resection + LND on 2023/03/17 and chemotherapy with EP (Etoposide 80mg/m2 x3 days / Cisplatin 25mg/m2 x3 days) on 2023/04/20~ check from pelvis to chest, please 3Q
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
      • s/p right upper lobe,
      • Tiny nodule at right lower lobe measuring 0.2cm is found. Some perifissural nodule at right lower lobe measuring 0.3cm is also noted. still other comet tail like nodule at left lingula lobe up to 0.4cm, right upper lobe tup to 0.2cm, 0.6cm and left upper lobe measuring 0.23cm are found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-02-04, the lesions are statianry.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • s/p ileoneobladder.
      • s/p cholecystectomy.
  • Imp:
    • s/p cystectomy and ileoneobladder.
    • Recurrent/residual tumor at both lung fields. Stationary.
• 2023-06-08, -05-09, -05-02 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • There is multiple nodular opacity projecting in both lung that are c/w metastases after correlate with CT.
• 2023-04-18 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 25 dB HL, LE 25 dB HL
  • bil normal to mild SNHL
• 2023-04-11 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via right subclavian vein.
  • elevation of Rt hemidiaphragm
  • Multiple nodules of variable sizes in both lungs due to metastases
  • a Rt minor fissure loculated effusion 44mm?
• 2023-03-17 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Lung, right, upper lobe, wedge resection —- small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, in favor of metastatic
    • Lung, right, middle lobe, wedge resection —- small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, in favor of metastatic
    • Lung, right, lower lobe, wedge resection —- small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, in favor of metastatic
    • Lymph node, right, group No.9, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.10, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, group No.11, lymphadenectomy —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
• 2023-02-14 CT guide biopsy
  • RUL nodule, s/p CT-buided biopsy
• 2023-02-04 CT - chest
  • Indication: Urinary bladder with lung mets
  • Multidetector CT (256 multislice, 16 cm wide, Revolution CT GE, was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 2.5 mm slice thickness)
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
      • Diffuse nodular lesions scattered at both lungs are found. Lung meta is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-01-09, the lesions are enlarged in size and numbers.
      • Patent airway is found.
      • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • Hepatic cysts at both lobes of liver is found.
      • s/p cholecystectomy.
      • The liver, spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
      • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
      • There is no ascites accumulation at abdominal cavity.
  • Imp: Bilateral lung meta. In progression.
• 2023-02-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Bladder tumor
  • Protocol: 4mm slice thickness, axial scan and coronal reconstruction
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P urinary bladder operation.
    • Some nodules at bil. lungs.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 3.5cm).
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Patency of portal vein.
    • Intact bony structures.
    • No ascites, nor enlarged lymph node.
    • No obvious extraluminal free air.
    • No abnormal density of heart.
  • IMP:
    • S/P urinary bladder operation.
    • Some nodules at bil. lungs suspected metastases.
• 2022-11-09, -08-17 CT - abdomen
  • History: small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and UC of bladder, cT1N0M0, s/p neoadjuvant Etoposide and cisplatin (4), s/p Robotic-assisted radical cystoprostatectomy (RARC) with neobladder reconstruction on 2022-04-11, ypT1N0(0/25)M0
  • Indication: FU
  • MD CT (Revolution) of the abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Tri-phasic dynamic CT images were obtained during non-enhanced, portal venous phase, and delayed phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformated isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings:
    • S/P radical cystoprostatectomy with neobladder reconstruction
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 3.3cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Others
      • There is no focal abnormality in the biliary system, pancreas, and spleen.
        
      • There is no evidence of ascites or lymphadenopathy.
      • There is no bowel wall thickening, and no bowel obstruction.
        
      • The abdominal aorta and IVC are grossly unremarkable.
        
      • There is no focal lesion over the mesentery and omentum.
  • Impression:
    • S/P radical cystoprostatectomy with neobladder reconstruction
      • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
    • Detailed findings, please see description.
• 2022-08-18, -05-26 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max: low
  • Flow pattern: obstructive
• 2022-08-18 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 1.59mL (post-void residual)
• 2022-05-26 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 1mL (post-void residual)
• 2022-05-26 SONO - urology
  • Miction pain, treated outside in 2020-09, and 2021-02, s/p diverticulectomy, open 20 years ago. nocturia 3/n, SUI(+), wound: well
  • Diagnosis:
    • Right hydronephrosis
    • Bilateral renal stones
    • Left renal stone
• 2022-04-20 Cystography
  • Cystography via foley catheter administration revealed:
    • The bladder capacity is about 100cc.
    • No evidence of contrast medium leakage.
• 2022-04-12 Patho - urinary bladder partial/total resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS:
    • Urinary bladder, Robotic-assisted radical cystoprostatectomy (s/p TURBT) — infiltrating urothelial carcinoma, high-grade
    • Prostate, RARC (s/p TURP) — Non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, high-grade (at prostatic urethra) — Free of apex margin
    • Seminal vesicles, bilateral, RARC — Negative for malignancy
    • Ureter cuff end, right, RARC — low-grade urothelial dysplasia
    • Ureter cuff end, left, RARC — Negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/3)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/9)
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/12)
    • AJCC 8th edition Pathology stage: pT1N0(if cM0); AJCC pathologic stage I
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: Robotic-assisted radical cystoprostatectomy
    • Specimen size:
      • Urinary bladder: (12) x (8) x (5) cm
      • Prostate: (4.8) x (3.5) x (3.2) cm
      • Tumor size: 0.5 cm
      • Tumor site: Posterior wall
      • Sections are taken and labeled as: F2022-153FSC: right cuff end, F2022-153FSD: left cuff end, A1-11: prostate, A12: bil seminal vesicles, A13-20: bladder, B: left iliac LN, C: right iliac LN, D1-2: left obturator LN, E1-2: right obturator LN
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION (for urinary bladder):
    • Histological type
      • Urothelial: Papillary urothelial carcinoma, invasive
    • Histological grade: High grade
    • Pathological staging (pTNM, AJCC 8th edition):
      • TNM Descriptors: (required only if applicable) (select all that apply)
        • m (multiple primary tumors)
        • r (recurrent)
        • y (posttreatment)
      • Primary tumor (pT): pT1: Tumor invades lamina propria (subepithelial connective tissue)
      • Regional lymph nodes (pN): pN0: No lymph node metastasis
      • Distant metastasis (pM): N/A
    • Section margins:
      • Involved by noninvasive low-grade urothelial carcinoma/ urothelial dysplasia, site:right ureter curr end
    • Explanatory note:
      • Immunohistochemical stain for prostate: AMACR(-), 34BE12(+) and GATA3(+).
• 2022-04-11 Frozen Section
  • Left ureter cuff end, frozen section — Negative for malignancy
  • Right ureter cuff end, frozen section — High-grade dysplasia
  • Right ureter cuff end, frozen section — Low-grade dysplasia
  • Left ureter cuff end, frozen section — Negative for malignancy
• 2022-03-23 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Bladder tumor
  • MD CT (Revolution) of the abdomen and pelvis was performed with 0.625 mm collimation & 5 mm slice thickness reconstruction. Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification. Tri-phasic dynamic CT images were obtained during non-enhanced, portal venous phase, and delayed phase scan following IV contrast injection through autoinjector. Coronal reformated isotropic images were obtained in portal venous phase scan.
  • Findings:
    • There is diffuse wall thickening of the urinary bladder and few calcifications within the wall that is c/w urothelial cell carcinoma. Please correlate with cystoscopy.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 3.8cm).
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
  • Impression:
    • There is diffuse wall thickening of the urinary bladder and few calcifications within the wall that is c/w urothelial cell carcinoma. Please correlate with cystoscopy.
• 2022-03-23 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (90 - 14) / 90 = 84.44%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 84.2
  • Dilated LA - Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
  • LV hypertrophy, Impaired LV relaxation
  • Mild MR, TR, AR, PR
• 2022-02-09 Spirometry
  • Normal spirometry
• 2021-12-21 MRI - prostate
  • With and without enhancement MRI: Prostate
  • Findings
    • Mucosal thickening at lower portion of urinary bladder and near urinary bladder orifice. suspected urinary bladder tumors.
    • Relative wall thickening at right urinary bladder wall.
    • Outpouching lesion in right aspect of urinary bladder, suggesting urinary bladder diverticulum.
    • Non-enhancing tumors in the liver, 4.1cm in S8 and 2.6cm in S2, suspected liver cysts.
    • Non-enhancing tumors in bilateral kidneys, up to 1.97cm in left kidney, suspected renal cysts.
    • No enlarged lymph node in the pelvic cavity and paraaortic region.
    • No ascites.
  • Impression:
    • Mucosal thickening at lower portion of urinary bladder and near urinary bladder orifice. suspected urinary bladder tumors.
    • Relative wall thickening at right urinary bladder wall.
    • Urinary bladder diverticulum.
    • LIver and renal cysts.
• 2021-12-07 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan with SPECT
  • The Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT at 3 hrs after injection of 20 mCi radiotracer revealed some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and increased activity in the lower C-spine, some L-spines, bilateral shoulders, hips and knees in whole body survey.
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Mildly increased activity in the lower C-spine and some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
    • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
    • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2021-12-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Bladder tumor
  • Protocol: 4mm slice thickness, axial scan and coronal reconstruction
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of urinary bladder with adjacent fat stranding and regional LAP. S/P foley catheter indwelling.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 3.5cm).
    • Normal appearance of spleen, pancreas, adrenals.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Patency of portal vein.
    • Intact bony structures.
    • No ascites.
    • No obvious extraluminal free air.
    • No abnormal density of heart.
    • No abnormal density at bilateral basal lungs.
  • Addendum Imaging Report Form for Urinary Bladder Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4b(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2021-12-01 Patho - prostate TUR
  • Prostate, TUR-P biopsy — Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and invasive urothelial carcinoma, high-grade
    
  • The sections show a picture of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, composed of sheets of poorly differentiated tumor cells seperated by scant stroma. The neoplastic cells have small to intermediate-sized, round to oval nuclei and high N/C ratio. Mitosis are numerous.
    • IHC shows: CD56(+), synaptophysin(+), and PSA(-).
      
  • The overlying urothelium shows invasive urothelial carcinoma, high-grade. Tumor cell invades subepithelial connective tissue.
    • IHC, these tumor cells reveal: CK5/6(focal+), GATA3(+).
• 2021-12-01 Patho - urinary bladder TUR
  • Urianry bladder, TURBT — Invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma, high-grade
    
  • The sections show following features:
    • Histologic type: Papillary urothelial carcinoma, invasive
      
    • Histologic grade: High-grade
      
    • Tumor configuration: Papillary
      
    • Muscularis propria: Present
      
    • Lymphovascular invasion: Not identified
      
    • Microscopic tumor extension: Tumor invades subepithelial connective tissue
• 2021-11-13 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max: fair
  • flow pattern: obstructive
• 2021-11-13 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 107mL (post-void residual)
• 2021-04-30 Bone densitometry - hip
  • Hip BMD performed by DXA revealed:
    • Left hip, BMD is 0.616 gms/cm2, about 2.1 SD below the peak bone mass (72%) and 1.2 SD below the mean of age-matched people (83%).
  • Impression
    • Osteopenia
• 2021-04-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis
    • Liver cyst, S2 and S7
    • Liver hemangioma, S6
    • post cholecystectomy
    • Renal stone, right
    • Renal cyst, left
    • Dilated pelvis of left kidney
    • pancreatic body and tail masked by gas.
  • Suggestion
    • ultrasound follow up
    • visit urology if symptoms revealed.
• 2021-04-10 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 148mL (post-void residual)
• 2021-04-10 Uroflowmetry
  • Q max: fair
  • flow pattern: obstructive

[MedRec]

• 2023-05-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O
    • Cancer Treatment Radiotherapy/Targeted Therapy Side Effect Assessment (2023-05-02)
      • Sensory abnormalities: G1: Asymptomatic; loss of DTR (Deep Tendon Reflex) or abnormal skin sensation.
        • Management of sensory abnormalities: Observation.
      • White blood cell reduction: G1: 3000 - 4000/mm3
        • Management of white blood cell reduction: Observation.
• 2023-03-30 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • P: Admission for 24 hours CCr, Audiometry and EP
• 2023-03-30 SOAP Thoracic Surgery
  • A: small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, metastatic.
  • P: refer back to Onco. Dr. Xia for adjuvant therapy.
• 2023-02-23 SOAP Thoracic Surgery
  • A/P: arrange admission on 3/16; 3/17 VATS RML, RLL wedge, for tissue proof.
• 2023-02-09 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A/P: Admission for CT-guided biopsy (Already discuss with radiologist Dr. Chang)
• 2023-02-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A/P
    • Arrange Chest CT
    • May consider Biopsy after Chest
    • Then discuss the appropriate regimen of treatment
• 2022-04-28 SOAP Urology
  • O
    • Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2022-04-25
      • Subsequent imaging follow-up, focusing on chest imaging.
    • 2022-01-12 ~ 2022-03 - neoadjuvant Etopside, cisplatin (4) - AE: nasuea, vomiting, hicccup
• 2022-01-25 SOAP Urology
  • O
    • Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2022-01-03
      • The patient is considering cystectomy and may need to undergo urethrectomy again.
    • Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion> Meeting Date: 2021-12-20
      • Recommend neoadjuvant chemotherapy + radical cystectomy
      • Prostate cancer workup (Lung CT, prostate MRI, PSA) for double cancer.

[consultation]

• 2024-06-19 Neurology
  • Q
    • Patient was 56 years old men, history of Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and UC of bladder, cT1N0M0, stage I, s/p RARC with neobladder reconstruction on 2022/04/11, ypT1N0(0/25)M0, with lung metastasis s/p VATS RUL, RML, RLL wedge resection + LND on 2023/03/17 and chemotherapy with EP on 2023/04/20~2023/08/08. EP 50mg/tab oral form on 2023/08/31~2023/12/14. right hydronephrosis s/p right PCND on 2023/11/27. chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/12/29. progression of lung metastasis thus shift to FOLFIRI from 2024/03/07~2024/04/15, with disease progression, under TAMOS 260mg Q4W D1-D5 for treatment since 2024/05/17(C1)~.
    • This time, he was admitted for cancer treatment.
    • Plan: Brain MRA on 2024/06/20.
    • Due to dizziness and right leg numb were noted, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • The patient mentioned that he has generalized weakness and associated dizziness since end of May 2024 after radiotherapy. Then right lower limb clumsiness with numbness was noted and in progression.
    • Plan: Brain MRA on 2024/06/20.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-03-17
  • Surgery
    • VATS RUL, RML, RLL wedge resection + LND.
  • Finding
    • Multiple lung nodules over RUL, RML and RLL, size range from 1.2cm to 0.5cm.
    • One 24 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 8th ICS.
• 2022-04-11
  • Surgery
    • Robotic-assisted radical cystoprostatectomy with neobladder reconstruction.  
  • Finding
    • Bladder tumor over dome.
    • severe adhesion over anterior bladder wall
    • blood loss: 1000ml (urine included)
    • console time: 300 mins    
• 2021-12-01
  • Surgery
    • TUR-BT
    • TUR prostate biopsy
    • EC of bladder diverticulum
  • Finding
    • Mild kissing prostate appearance
    • Papillary uneven prostate mucosa over bilateral lobes, right side dominate
    • Papillary bladder tumors over BN 4-5 o’clock
    • Papillary bladder tumors over right posterolateral wall to bladder dome, large amount
    • Large diverticulum over right side lateral wall
    • Papillary tumors in diverticulum
    • Perfrom EC after tumor resection
    • Clear urine output from bilateral UO
    • Bilateral UO and ES remained intact after the procedure

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-15 ~ undergoing - Tamos (temozolomide) 260mg QDAC

• 2024-04-15 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-03-27 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-03-07 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 1.5hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 690mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-02-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 146mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 685mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 685mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D2

• 2024-01-31 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 146mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 685mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 685mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D2

• 2024-01-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 146mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 685mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 685mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM D2

• 2023-12-29 - ………………………………….. leucovorin 400mg/m2 685mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Yang MuJun)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-08-31 ~ 2023-12-14 - Vepesid (etoposide 50mg) 1# QDAC PO

• 2023-08-08 - [etoposide 80mg/m2 135mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr] D1-3 (Xia HeXiong)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO] D1-3

• 2023-07-19 - [etoposide 80mg/m2 135mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr] D1-3 (Xia HeXiong)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO] D1-3

• 2023-06-29 - [etoposide 80mg/m2 135mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr] D1-3 (Xia HeXiong)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO] D1-3

• 2023-06-08 - [etoposide 80mg/m2 135mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr] D1-3 (Xia HeXiong)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO] D1-3

• 2023-05-16 - [etoposide 80mg/m2 135mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr] D1-3 (Xia HeXiong)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO] D1-3

• 2023-04-20 - [etoposide 80mg/m2 135mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 3hr] D1-3 (Xia HeXiong)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO] D1-3

• 2022-03-22 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 200mL 3hr] D1-3 (You ZhiQin)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-3

• 2022-03-01 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 200mL 3hr] D1-3 (You ZhiQin)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-3

• 2022-02-08 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 200mL 3hr] D1-3 (You ZhiQin)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-3

• 2022-01-12 - [etoposide 100mg/m2 160mg NS 500mL 2hr + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 200mL 3hr] D1-3 (You ZhiQin)

  • [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL] D1-3

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2024-06-20

[initiation of temozolomide for lung metastases progression]

On 2024-05-16, a CT scan revealed progression of lung metastases, leading to the initiation of Tamos (temozolomide) at 260 mg QDAC. Lab results on 2024-06-18 were grossly normal. No medication discrepancies were identified after reviewing HIS5 and PharmaCloud.

2024-01-04

[neutropenia]

(not used) The patient’s last chemotherapy treatment before the lab result on 2023-12-28 was on 2023-08-08. Due to the long time interval between the treatment and the neutropenia episode, it is difficult to conclude with certainty that the neutropenia was directly caused by the previous chemotherapy.

A 28-day supply of oral etoposide was prescribed on 2023-11-16. This medication carries a known risk of leukopenia, with an incidence ranging from 60% to 91%. The severity can reach grade 4 in 3% to 17% of cases, with the nadir typically occurring 7 to 14 days after administration and recovery expected by day 20.

• 2023-12-28 WBC 3.67 x10^3/uL = Neutrophil 28.7 => ANC 1.53K/uL grade 2 neutropenia
• 2023-12-14 WBC 6.94 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-26 WBC 4.79 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-16 WBC 4.49 x10^3/uL
• 2023-10-19 WBC 4.21 x10^3/uL

In response to the patient’s leukopenia, two days of Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) were promptly administered.

2023-08-09

The patient recently renewed his repeat prescription for Diovan (valsartan) for a 28-day supply on 2023-08-07. This medication has been added to the active list of medications without an identified reconciliation problem.

2023-06-30

According to the PharmaCloud database, this patient regularly refills his prescription for Diovan (valsartan) to treat his primary hypertension. This medication was correctly added to the active formulary and no issues were identified during the medication reconciliation process.

2023-06-09

According to PharmaCloud data, this patient has only sought medical treatment at our hospital. No issues with medication reconciliation were identified.

The latest lab data, collected on 2023-06-06, shows largely normal results and readings from the TPR panel are stable. There are no issues with the current prescription.

2023-05-17

The patient’s prostate cancer was pathologically confirmed as small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma on 2021-12-01. Given the histologic characteristics of small cell components, the regimens used for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are considered preferable. Therefore, the patient received both cisplatin (25mg/m2) and etoposide (100mg/m2) on days 1 to 3 for 4 cycles in the first quarter of 2022. The same regimen was restarted (etoposide at 80mg/m2) on 2023-04-20 due to a lung wedge biopsy performed on 2023-03-17 that indicated metastatic small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. The treatment is currently ongoing.

There were no notable abnormalities found in the TPR panel and lab data from 2023-05-16. In addition, no medication reconciliation issues were identified.

701446179

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{triple negative breast cancer}

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-20 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia with Fusion complexes
  • Rightward axis
  • Left atrial enlargement
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-06-20 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P Mastectomy, left.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-06-04 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/05/20, the lesions in the middle C-spines and L3-5 spines are a little more evident. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change in a little more severe status? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings and follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions.
• 2024-05-20 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The lesion of increased activity in the sternum is old and comes to less evident compared with the previous study on 2023-07-05, suggesting more benign in nature. Please correlate with other imaging modalities and follow-up with bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the L3-5 spines, bilateral shoulders, hips and knees.
• 2024-05-12 Pelvis - THR
  • No evidence of bony fracture based on this study.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
• 2024-05-12 KUB + L-spine Lat
  • No disernible calcification along bilateral urotracts based on this study, suggest clinical correlation.
  • Non-specific bowel gas pattern.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
  • Disc space narrowing at L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1.
• 2024-02-27 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: comparison: prior CT on 2023/10/25
    • Lungs: patchy ground-glass and reticular opacities at lingula RML, may be post treatment change and fibrosis. intercal increase in size of a subpleural nodule at LLL-S6 (17mm) compared with CT on 2023/10/25
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN
      • mild calcified plaques of the coronary arteries.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change mainly involving the ascending segment, aortic root, and aortic arch.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.7cm in caliber) and right main artery.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no nodule or effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: extensive skin thickening, over both sides of the anterior chest wall, associated nodular
      • enhanced lesions with central loe density at Rt breast and decreased size of metastatic lymphadenothy at Lt axillary region compared with CT on 2023/10/25
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: several tiny hepatic calcifications.
      • unremarkable of the GB,spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
    • Visualized bones: sclerotic change at xyphoid process and distal sternal body.
  • Impression:
    • left breast cancer with axillary LN metastasis, in regression, but new lesions at R breast (metastatic or abscess lesions) and extensive sking thickening of anterior chest wall, and LLL metastasis as compared with CT on 2023/10/25.
    • pulmonary hypertension
• 2023-10-25 CT - chest
  • comparison made with CT on 2023/07/13
    • Lungs: patchy ground-glass and reticular opacities at lingula and both lower lobes, may be post treatment change and fibrosis.
      • a subpleural nodule at LLL-S6, may be dependent nodular atelectasis, stable.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN
      • mild calcified plaques of the coronary arteries.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change mainly involving the ascending segment, aortic root, and aortic arch.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.7cm in caliber) and right main artery.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: soft-tissue defect with area of skin thickening and disappearance of the huge left breast tumor stationary, but further enlarged metastatic lymphadenopathies at Lt axillary region compared with CT on 2023/07/13
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: several tiny hepatic calcifications.
    • Visualized bones: sclerotic change at xyphoid process and distal sternal body.
  • Impression:
    • left breast cancer with axillary LNs metastasis, stationary of primary tumor but axillart LAP enlarged compared with CT on 2023/07/13
• 2023-09-18 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
• 2023-09-18 CXR
  • absence of Lt breast
  • extensive hazy areas of increased opacity over RUL and lower lung zone
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change
  • Dilation of pulmonary trunk
• 2023-07-13 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Contracted soft tissue mass at left breast is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-01-03, the lesion is stationary.
    • Lymphadenopathy at left axillary and pectoralis muscle is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-01-03, the lesion is enlarged.
    • The lung fields are clear.
    • Some skin thickening is found.
    • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Sclerotic and lytic changes of the bony structure is found. Bony metastasis is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Left breast cancer with left axillary lymphadenopathy. The primary tumor is stationary but the lymphadenopathy enlarged.
    • Bone meta. Suggest correlate with bone scan study
• 2023-07-05 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the body of the sternum, the nature is to be determined (bone mets, post-traumatic change, or other nature ?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities and follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the L3-4 spines, bilateral shoulders, hips and left knee.
• 2023-07-05 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis:
    • Left breast cancer with axillary LAP
    • Bil. fibroadenomas as described
  • BI-RADS: 6. known biopsy-proven malignancy
• 2023-03-07 CT - brain
  • Imp: No brain nodule or metastasis. Mild Chronic left mastoiditis.
• 2023-03-06 CXR (erect)
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Prominence of left hilar shadow is noted, which may be engorged central pulmonary vessels or adenopathy, please correlate clinically and close follow-up.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lung are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2023-03-06 KUB
  • Spondylosis of the L-spine is noted.
• 2023-02-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (62 - 19.1) / 62 = 69.19%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69.2
  • Conclusion
    • Normal AV/MV, no AR/MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, no TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-01-03 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: subpleural ground-glass opacity and reticular opacities at LUL and both lower, may be post treatment change and combined dependent density at lower lobes. partial atelectasis of inferior lingular segment.
      • no abnormal nodule in the lungs
    • Mediastinum and hila:no enlarged LN
      • mild calcified plaques of the LAD and LCX coronary arteries.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change mainly involving the ascending segment, aortic root, and aortic arch.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.7cm in caliber) and right main artery.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no nodule or effusion .
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: soft-tissue defect with area of skin thickening and disappearance of the huge left breast tumor in regression, and further regression of metastatic lymphadenopathy at axillary region compared with CT on 2022/11/9.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: several tiny hepatic calcifications.
      • normal appearance of gallbladder. unremarkable of the spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
      • no enlarged lymph node.
      • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta.
    • Visualized bones: sclerotic change at xyphoid process and distal sternal body.
  • Impression:
    • left breast cancer with axillar LNs metastasis further regression compared with previous CT exam. on 2022/11/09
• 2022-11-18 SONO - breast
  • findings
    • Parenchymal pattem
      • Loosely (inhomogeneously) sonodense
    • Focal sonographic lesion
      • already known left breast cancer with LAP metastasis, receviing chemotherapy now
      • right axillary LAP, distant metastasis of left breast cancer? or double primary breast cancer related?
      • multiple small FAs and cysts over right breast, less likely malignancy
  • diagnosis
    • Highly suspicious of malignancy, with sonographic negative axillary LNs
  • treatment
    • no need to biopsy
  • suggestion and plan
    • Regular OPD follow-up
    • BI-RADS - 6. Known Biopsy - Proven Malignancy
• 2022-11-09 CT - chest
  • Indication: invasive carcinoma of left breast, ER(-) PR(-) Her-2/neu(-), Ki-67: 90%, T4bN3M1, stage IV
    
  • Findings:
    • Lungs: subpleural ground-glass opacity and reticular opacities at LUL and both lower, may be post treatment change and combined dependent density at lower lobes.
      • no abnormal nodule in the lungs
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN
    • Vessels:
      • mild calcified plaques of the LAD and LCX coronary arteries.
      • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change mainly involving the ascending segment, aortic root, and aortic arch.
      • Central pulmonary arteries: dilated trunk (3.3cm in caliber) and right main artery.
      • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no nodule or effusion .
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: soft-tissue defect with area of skin thickening and disappearance of the hugeleft breaar tumor and significant regression of metastatic lymphadenopathy at axillary region compared with CT on 8/15.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: several tiny hepatic calcifications.
      • normal appearance of gallbladder. unremarkable of the spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
      • no enlarged lymph node.
      • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta.
    • Visualized bones: sclerotic change at xyphoid process and distal sternal body.
  • Impression:
    • left breast cancer with good response to treatment compared with previous CT exam.
• 2022-11-08 Whole body PET scan
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a left axillary lymph node and a right axillary lymph node, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes s/p treatment change.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left anterior chest wall, compatile with primary breast malignancy s/p treatment change.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2022-10-14 SONO - abdomen
  • dilated pelvis of left kidney
  • pancreas masked by gas
• 2022-08-31 ECG
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Possible Inferior infarct , age undetermined
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2022-08-31 CXR
  • Lung markings: increased density in the left middle lung field.
• 2022-08-24 MRI - brain
  • no evidence of brain metastasis
  • high SI chnage on T2WI in the visible C-cord. Please correlate with C-spine MRI.
• 2022-08-19 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Patchy opacity projecting at left lower chest wall is noted that is c/w left breast cancer after correlate with CT.
• 2022-08-16 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • Decreased activity in the body of the sternum. Bone destruction may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the L3-4 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, hips and left knee, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2022-08-15 CT - chest
  • left huge breast cancer T4bN3M1
• 2022-08-11 Patho - breast biopsy
  • Breast, left, biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
  • Section shows skin and breast tissue with irregular neoplastic glands infiltration.
  • IHC:
    • GATA3 (+)
    • ER (Ab) (-)
    • PR (Ab) (-, <1%, moderate)
    • Her-2/neu (Ab): (-, 0)
    • Ki-67 90%
• 2022-08-09 CXR
  • A mass at left breast.
  • Ground glass opacity in bilateral lower lungs.

[MedRec]

• 2023-02-23 Multiple Team - Social Services
  • Referral Date: 2023-02-23
  • Referral Reason: Economic issues related to medical care, caregiving, daily necessities, etc.
  • Processing Status: Case opened
  • Family Situation: On 2023.02.23, a meeting was held with the patient, and their past case records were summarized as follows:
    • The patient is suffering from breast cancer and is regularly monitored by the Hematology-Oncology department at our hospital. On 2023.02.20, the patient complained of fever, shortness of breath, and burns on the buttocks and groin due to using an electric blanket, which led to her seeking treatment at the emergency room and being admitted to the hospital. During her hospitalization, her son periodically came to the hospital to accompany her.
    • The patient is 68 years old and has been married twice. Both husbands are deceased. She has one daughter from her first marriage and one son from her second marriage. The patient used to work at a health resort but had to stop working due to her health condition. She retired and receives a monthly pension of 5,000 TWD. She mentioned that she has very little savings left. The patient has national health insurance and critical illness insurance but no private medical insurance. Her household registration is in Taipei City, Zhongshan District.
    • The patient’s daughter, who is in her 40s, is married and unemployed due to her weakened physical condition. She relies on her son-in-law for support. The patient mentioned that due to her remarriage, she has had a distant relationship with her daughter for many years, with no contact. She also doesn’t have her daughter’s contact information. However, her daughter and son still maintain contact. Her son is 28 years old, unmarried, and childless. He works at a convenience store and earns around 22,000 TWD per month. Sometimes, due to taking leaves, his monthly income is approximately 10,000 TWD. The patient mentioned that her son was born prematurely, which may have led to lower intellectual and learning abilities. Currently, the patient and her son live together in a rented apartment in Yonghe District. It’s a 5th-floor apartment with no elevator, and the monthly rent is 20,000 TWD, shared between the patient and her son.
    • The patient’s nephew, 29 years old, was raised by the patient since childhood because her younger brother was unable to care for him. However, the nephew currently does not live with the patient, and their relationship is somewhat distant. Nevertheless, they still maintain contact. The nephew has had an unstable job history, and his financial situation is not good.
    • The patient mentioned that her parents and many of her siblings have passed away, leaving her with almost no other relatives to maintain contact with.
    • The patient stated that she and her son are paying off debts. After debt negotiations, they now need to pay 5,000 TWD per month. Additionally, the patient mentioned that her son was previously evicted from their residence, and at that time, they took out a loan for rent, which now requires monthly repayments of approximately 10,000 TWD, including interest.
  • Main Issue: Economic issues
  • Detailed Issues: Daily necessities, food, accommodation expenses, medical expenses
  • Disposition:
    • Donations of medical equipment or nutritional supplements from the hospital
    • Referral for economic assistance
    • Provision of economic assistance
  • Responder: Luo YuChuan
  • Response Date: 2023-02-23
  • Doctor’s Response:
    • 02/23 16:47 Zhang Shou-Yi Response: Noted, will continue to assess the patient’s economic situation
• 2022-11-03 Multiple Team - Social Services
  • Referral Date: 2022-11-03
  • Referral Reason: Economic issues related to medical care, caregiving, daily necessities, etc.
  • Processing Status: Not opened
  • Reason for Not Opening: On 2022.11.03, a meeting was held with the patient, and their past case records were summarized as follows:
  • Family Situation:
    • The patient is 67 years old and has been married twice. Both husbands are deceased. She has one daughter from her first marriage and one son from her second marriage. The patient used to work at a health resort but had to stop working due to her health condition. She retired and receives a monthly pension of 5,000 TWD. She mentioned that she has very little savings left. The patient has national health insurance and critical illness insurance but no private medical insurance. Her household registration is in Taipei City, Zhongshan District.
    • The patient’s daughter, who is in her 40s, is married and unemployed due to her weakened physical condition. She relies on her son-in-law for support. The patient mentioned that due to her remarriage, she has had a distant relationship with her daughter for many years, with no contact. She also doesn’t have her daughter’s contact information. However, her daughter and son still maintain contact. Her son is 27 years old, unmarried, and childless. He works at a convenience store and earns over 9,000 TWD per month. The patient mentioned that her son was born prematurely, which may have led to lower intellectual and learning abilities. Currently, the patient and her son live together in a rented apartment in Yonghe District. It’s a 5th-floor apartment with no elevator, and the monthly rent is 20,000 TWD, shared between the patient and her son.
    • The patient’s nephew, 28 years old, was raised by the patient since childhood because her younger brother was unable to care for him. However, the nephew currently does not live with the patient, and their relationship is somewhat distant. Nevertheless, they still maintain contact. The nephew has had an unstable job history, and his financial situation is not good.
    • The patient mentioned that her parents and many of her siblings have passed away, leaving her with almost no other relatives to maintain contact with.
  • Assessment and Treatment:
    • A case was opened for the patient’s hospitalization in September 2022, and assistance from the Tzu Chi Foundation was arranged. The foundation provided one-time emergency assistance and is currently assessing long-term financial support. Volunteers from the foundation regularly visit the patient.
    • During this hospitalization, the patient mentioned that she can still take care of herself during the day, and her son comes to the hospital to accompany her in the evening. The Tzu Chi Foundation has been providing assistance and regular visits. Additionally, nutritional supplements were provided during this hospitalization.
    • The current referral provides the aforementioned treatment options. If there are additional social work assistance needs, please contact the social worker. Thank you.
  • Responder: Luo Yu-Chuan
  • Response Date: 2022-11-03
  • Doctor’s Response:
    • 11/04 08:11 Zhang Shou-Yi Response: Noted, will continue to follow up on the patient’s needs
• 2022-09-01 Multiple Team - Social Services
  • Referral Date: 2022-09-01
  • Referral Reason: During hospitalization, the patient has no self-care ability, and family members are unable to come to the hospital to care for her.
  • Processing Status: Case opened
  • Family Situation: On 2022.09.01, a meeting was held with the patient, and the following family situation was obtained:
    • On 2022.02, the patient experienced left chest pain and discomfort but did not seek medical attention. She occasionally used pain relievers. On 2022.08.09, she sought treatment at the hospital’s emergency room due to severe pain and bleeding in her left breast. She was diagnosed, received her first round of chemotherapy, and was discharged on 2022.08.24. She was readmitted to the hospital on 2022.08.31 due to a lack of appetite and nausea since her previous discharge. During hospitalization, the patient stays alone in the hospital during the day, and her son comes to the hospital to accompany her in the evening.
    • The patient is 67 years old and has been married twice. Both husbands are deceased. She has one daughter from her first marriage and one son from her second marriage. The patient used to work at a health resort but had to stop working due to her health condition. She retired and receives a monthly pension of 5,000 TWD. She mentioned that she has very little savings left. The patient has national health insurance and critical illness insurance but no private medical insurance. Her household registration is in Taipei City, Zhongshan District.
    • The patient’s daughter, who is in her 40s, is married and unemployed due to her weakened physical condition. She relies on her son-in-law for support. The patient mentioned that her relationship with her daughter has been distant for the past five years, with no contact. She also doesn’t have her daughter’s contact information. However, her daughter and son still maintain contact. Her son is 26 years old, unmarried, and childless. He works at a convenience store and earns over 9,000 TWD per month. The patient mentioned that her son was born prematurely, which may have led to lower intellectual and learning abilities. Currently, the patient and her son live together in a rented apartment in Yonghe District. It’s a 5th-floor apartment with no elevator, and the monthly rent is 20,000 TWD, shared between the patient and her son.
    • The patient’s nephew, 27 years old, was raised by the patient since childhood because her younger brother was unable to care for him. However, the nephew currently does not live with the patient, and their relationship is somewhat distant.
    • The patient mentioned that her parents and many of her siblings have passed away, leaving her with almost no other relatives to maintain contact with.
  • Main Issue: Economic issues, Family support system is weak, Distant relationships
  • Detailed Issues: Daily necessities, food, accommodation expenses, hiring caregiver expenses
  • Disposition: None
  • Responder: Luo Yu-Chuan
  • Response Date: 2022-09-01
  • Doctor’s Response:
    • 09/02 09:04 Zhang Shou-Yi Response: Will proceed according to the recommendations

[consultation]

• 2024-06-12 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • For evaluation of radiotherapy.
    • This 69-year-old female who has Invasive carcinoma of left breast, cT4bN3M1, stage IV, Dx in Aug 2022, and having treatment with chemotherpay and radiotherapy.
    • This time, she complained of lower back, left buttock, hip pain and weakness in bilateral leg, difficult to walk for 2-3 weeks. She was brought to our ER for help. The MRI of spine revealed Bone metastasis (L4 compression fracture with L1 lesion). So, we need your expertist for radiation therpy for this case. Thanks a lot!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S:
      • For radiotherapy due to metastatic L spine lesions.
      • PI: The patient suffered from pain of the low back, left buttock, and hip area, and weakness of bilateral low limbs with difficult to walk for 2-3 weeks. She was brought to our ER for help. MRI of L spine (2024-6-11) showed Fracture of L4 vertebral body with ill-defined enhancing mass lesions, favor pathological fracture. Another enhancing lesion within L1 vertebral body, favor metastatic lesion. Then referred for radiotherapy.
      • Family history: (father: lung cancer)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
    • O:
      • ECOG: 3
      • PE: pain of bilateral hip area.
      • CT scan of lung (2022-08-15): left huge breast cancer T4bN3M1
      • Bone scan (2022-08-16): Decreased activity in the body of the sternum. Bone destruction may show this picture.
      • Pathology (S2022-13196, 2022-8-16): Breast, left, biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type. ER (Ab): Negative, PR (Ab): Negative (<1%, moderate), Her-2/neu (Ab): Negative (0), Ki-67: 90%.
      • MRI of brain (2022-08-24): 1. no evidence of brain metastasis. 2. high SI chnage on T2WI in the visible C-cord. Please correlate with C-spine MRI.
      • PET (2022-11-08): 1. Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a left axillary lymph node and a right axillary lymph node, compatible with metastatic lymph nodes s/p treatment change. 2. Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the left anterior chest wall, compatile with primary breast malignancy s/p treatment change.
      • Bone scan (2023-07-05): Increased activity in the body of the sternum, the nature is to be determined (bone mets, post-traumatic change, or other nature ?).
      • CT scan of lung (2023-10-25): left breast cancer with axillary LNs metastasis, stationary of primary tumor but axillart LAP enlarged compared with CT on 2023/7/13.
      • RT (2023-11-16 ~ 2023-12-27): 5000cGy/25 fractions of the left breast to axilla, and 6000cGy/30 fractions of the reduced left breast and axilla tumor area.
      • Bone scan (2024-06-04): In comparison with the previous study on 2024/05/20, the lesions in the middle C-spines and L3-5 spines are a little more evident. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change in a little more severe status? other nature?).
      • CT scan of lung (2024-02-27): left breast cancer with axillary LN metastasis, in regression but new lesions at R breast (metastatic or abscess lesions) and extensive sking thickening of anterior chest wall, and LLL metastasis as compared with CT on 2023/10/25.
      • MRI of L spine (2024-06-11): 1. Fracture of L4 vertebral body with ill-defined enhancing mass lesions, favor pathological fracture. 2. Another enhancing lesion within L1 vertebral body, favor metastatic lesion. 3. Severe spianl stenosis at L4 level.
    • A:
      • Invasive carcinoma of no special type of the left breast, ER (Ab): Negative, PR (Ab): Negative (<1%, moderate), Her-2/neu (Ab): Negative (0), initial stage cT4bN3M1, s/p chemotherapy, with recurrence and progression of the left axillary nodal lesion, s/p radiotherapy, under chemotherapy.
        
    • P:
      • Raditherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: L spine metastases
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: L1 ~ L4
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 3000cGy/10 fractions of the L1 ~ L4 spine lesions
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy. The treatment planning of radiotherapy was already started this afternoon.
• 2024-06-12 Orthopedics
  • Q
    • Chief Complaints:
      • Low back and left buttock pain aggravated
      • pain and numbness in left calf and foot.
      • unable to bear weight
    • PH : breast Ca , under C/T for 2 yrs
      • Invasive carcinoma of L breast, cT4bN3M1, stage IV, ER (Ab):  Negative  . PR (Ab): Negative ( ＜ 1%, moderate). Her-2/neu (Ab): Negative (0) Ki-67: 90%
      • Herpes Zoster at Right trunk-buttock and limb
      • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
      • hyponatremia
      • constipation
      • mild Chronic left mastoiditis. 
    • Drug allergy: Denied
  • A
    • S
      • Severe and progressive lower back pain today
      • Invasive carcinoma of L breast, cT4bN3M1, stage IV, triple negative, under chemotherapy for 2 years
      • History of herpes zoster at right thigh, cured
    • O
      • Severe lower back pain, extending to left buttock area and left anterior leg, favor L5 distribution
      • Sensory : No nubness or parethesia
        • mild discomfort over right right, suspect post herpes zoster related
      • MP : Bilateral 5/5
      • DTR : bilateral ++/++
      • L-spine x-ray : moderate spurs formation
      • Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan : Increased uptake near L3-5 area
      • MRI : suspect L4 vertebral body metastasis with collapse and L4 level neurocompression
    • P
      • Admit to Ortho ward for pain control
      • May consult Oncology man for further assessment and management
      • Explain the current condition and management to the patient and family (son)

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-28 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-14 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-30 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-16 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-02 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-19 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-20 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-30 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-23 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-09 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-19 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-28 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-14 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-07 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-17 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-12 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-05 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-22 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-15 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-01 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-28 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-13 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 950mg NS 500mL 1hr + epirubicin 60mg/m2 95mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 950mg NS 100mL 30min (CEF75, next time Epicin returns to 75mg/m2)

docetaxel 75mg/m2 and carboplatin AUC 6, cycled every 21 days x 4-6 cycles, preoperative setting only - NCCN 2022-06-21

• 2022-12-22 docetaxel 65mg/m2 100mg 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg 2hr (WBC 1230 1.27)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg
• 2022-12-01 docetaxel 65mg/m2 100mg 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg 2hr (WBC 1210 1.88)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg
• 2022-10-24 docetaxel 75mg/m2 110mg 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg 2hr (WBC 1102 0.80)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg
• 2022-10-03 docetaxel 75mg/m2 110mg 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg
• 2022-09-12 docetaxel 75mg/m2 110mg 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg 2hr (WBC 0920 0.70)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg
• 2022-08-23 docetaxel 60mg/m2 90mg 1hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg 2hr (WBC 0830 0.68, 0831 0.74)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg
• G-CSF
  • 2022-12-30 filgrastim 150ug SC (20221230 OPD)
  • 2022-12-26, -27 lenograstim 250ug SC (20221222 IPD)
  • 2022-12-10 lenograstim 250ug SC (20221210 OPD)
  • 2022-12-05, -06 lenograstim 250ug SC (20221201 IPD)
  • 2022-12-02, -03 lenograstim 250ug SC (20221201 IPD)
  • 2022-11-24 lenograstim 250ug SC (20221124 OPD)
  • 2022-11-02 filgrastim 150ug SC (20221102 OPD)
  • 2022-08-31 filgrastim 150ug SC (20220831 OPD, IPD)

PREOPERATIVE/ADJUVANT THERAPY REGIMENS - HER2-Negativeb (Breast Cancer NCCN Guidelines 20220621 Version 4.2022, BINV-L 1 OF 9, p55)

• Preferred Regimens:
  • Dose-dense AC (doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide) followed by paclitaxel every 2 weeks
  • Dose-dense AC (doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide) followed by weekly paclitaxel
  • TC (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide)
  • Olaparib, if germline BRCA1/2 mutations
  • High-risk triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC): Preoperative pembrolizumab + carboplatin + paclitaxel, followed by preoperative pembrolizumab + cyclophosphamide + doxorubicin or epirubicin, followed by adjuvant pembrolizumab
  • TNBC and residual disease after preoperative therapy with taxane-, alkylator-, and anthracycline-based chemotherapy: Capecitabine
• Useful in Certain Circumstances:
  • Dose-dense AC (doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide)
  • AC (doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide) every 3 weeks (category 2B)
  • CMF (cyclophosphamide/methotrexate/fluorouracil)
  • AC followed by weekly paclitaxel
  • Capecitabine (maintenance therapy for TNBC after adjuvant chemotherapy)
• Other Recommended Regimens:
  • AC followed by docetaxel every 3 weeksc
  • EC (epirubicin/cyclophosphamide)
  • TAC (docetaxel/doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide)
  • Select patients with TNBC:
    • Paclitaxel + carboplating (various schedules)
    • Docetaxel + carboplating (preoperative setting only)

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2023-09-19

According to PharmaCloud records, the patient has only been seen at our hospital for the past three months. After reviewing the HIS5 records, no medication reconciliation issues were identified.

[Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan)]

Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan) has received approval from the TFDA and is prescribed for two specific indications:

• It is used to treat adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer who have undergone at least two unsuccessful systemic treatments, with one of them being for advanced disease.
• It is also suitable for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (IHC 0, IHC 1+, or IHC 2+/ISH–) breast cancer who have previously received a minimum of two systemic treatments for metastatic breast cancer.

However, it’s important to note that this medication is not currently covered by the NHI program. Therefore, it may pose a financial burden for patients who are economically disadvantaged.

2023-01-01

• Several neutropenia events occurred around one week after the chemotherapy was administered.
  • 2022-12-30 WBC 1.27 *10^3/uL
  • 2022-12-10 WBC 1.88 *10^3/uL
  • 2022-11-02 WBC 0.80 *10^3/uL
  • 2022-09-20 WBC 0.70 *10^3/uL
  • 2022-08-31 WBC 0.74 *10^3/uL
  • 2022-08-30 WBC 0.68 *10^3/uL
• There is no problem with treating neutropenia with G-CSF (granulocyte colony stimulating factor).

2022-12-23

• The patient’s underlying condition of HBV carrier status is being managed with Baraclude (entecavir). Vital signs are stable and lab data showed no significant abnormalities.

2022-12-02

• The CT on 2022-11-09 indicated that the left breast cancer responded to the regimen of [docetaxel + carboplatin].

2022-10-04

• The use of olaparib may be an option in cases of germline mutations of BRCA1/2.
• The NCCN breast cancer evidence blocks (2022-06-21 version 4.2022): The use of platinum agents in the adjuvant setting is not recommended. If platinum agents are included in an anthracycline based regimen, the optimal sequence of chemotherapy and choice of taxane agent is not established.

700806859

240619

{gastric cancer, T1a pN3a (6/32) cM0, pStage: IIB, s/p Op on 20220414}

[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-06-03 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the stomach, compatible with gastric cancer s/p treatment reaction.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right lower and left lower lungs, highly suspected cancer with distant metastases, suggesting biopsy for further investigation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in both lobes of the thyroid glands, probably benign in nature.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • HIghly suspected gastric cancer with bilateral lower lungs metastases, cTxNxM1, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-05-21 SONO - abdomen
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • Smooth liver surface. Increase brightness along the biliary tree especially left side.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • No gallbladder stone. No CBD dilatation. No gallbladder distention. Significant gall bladder wall layering was noted.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially head and tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • Minimal ascites near the liver surface.
    • Others:
      • Pleural effusion with thick septum was noted at left pleural cavity. Minimal right pleural effusion.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Cholecystopathy
    • Ascites, minimal
    • Complicated pleural effusion, left lung
• 2024-05-13 SONO - chest
  • left side minimal amount of pleural effusion
  • right side moderate amount of pleural effusion, pig-tail drainage via right 7th ICS posterior mid-axillary line was performed and serosangious fluid was drained out smoothly.
• 2024-05-11 KUB
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation and vacuum phenomenon of L2-3.
• 2024-05-09 SONO guiding aspiration
  • left pleural effusion, s/p drainage
• 2024-05-07 PD-L1 (28.8)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-08556
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS >= 5
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 20
• 2024-05-07 SONO - chest
  • Symptom: dyspnea
  • Indication: Gastric cancer with pleural metz and bilateral pleural effusion
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • Pleura positive Pleura Line thick
      • Effusion: Echogenicity clear extending from the posterior to the anterior
      • Size 2-3-ICS
      • Lung passive atelectasis
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • Pleura positive Pleura Line thick
      • Effusion: Echogenicity clear extensive
      • Size > 3-ICS
      • Lung passive atelectasis
  • Special Procedure
    • echo-assisted
    • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 1150ml serosanguineous
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, massive amount, right, s/p tapping
    • Pleural effusion, moderate amount, left
    • Bilateral lower lung atelectasis
• 2024-05-03 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16# needle Right side 1100 ml serosanguineous
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, right, massive, s/p tapping
    • Pleural effusion, left, moderate amount
• 2024-04-30 Patho - pleural/pericardial biopsy
  • Pleura, right, biopsy — Consistent with metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma
    
  • Sections show fibroadipose and skeletal muscular tissue with glandular and solid nests of tumor cells and signet-ring cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), CDX2(+), TTF-1(-), and Calretinin(-). The results are consistent with metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.
• 2024-04-29 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16# needle Right side 50 ml serosanguineous
    • Abram’s needle pleural biopsy Right side 4 pieces of specimen
  • Echo diagnosis
    • left side trivial amount of pleural effusion
    • right side small amount of pleural effusion, 50cc serosangious fluid was aspirated for analysis, pleural biopsy was done and the speciment was sent for pathology and tissute TB culture.
• 2024-04-23 Bronchial challenge test
  • Pulmonary function test:
    • Basline:
      • FVC: 1.17
      • FEVI: 0.80
      • BORG:
    • Cutoef value:
      • FVC: 1.05
      • FEVI: 0.72
      • BORG:
    • Buffer:
      • FVC: 1.11
      • FEVI: 0.78
      • BORG:
    • Cotoef value:
      • FVC: 0.89
      • FEVI: 0.62
      • BORG:
    • 0.075
      • FVC: 1.17
      • FEVI: 0.84
      • BORG: 1
    • 0.15
      • FVC: 1.12
      • FEVI: 0.80
      • BORG: 1
    • 1.25
      • FVC: 1.03
      • FEVI: 0.68
      • BORG: 2
    • 2.50
      • FVC: 0.89
      • FEVI: 0.57
      • BORG: 3
    • 5.00
      • FVC:
      • FEVI:
      • BORG:
    • 10.00
      • FVC:
      • FEVI:
      • BORG:
    • 25.00
      • FVC:
      • FEVI:
      • BORG:
    • Bronchodilator
      • FVC: 1.08
      • FEVI: 0.78
      • BORG: 1
  • Result PC20: < 2.5 mg/ml (Reference Bronchodilator Norman Vaiue PC20 25 mg/ml)
  • Conclusion
    • Provocated obstructive ventilatory impairement with small airway obstruction
• 2024-04-02 SONO - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral small amount pleural effusion; s/p drainage of 450 cc, left side, yellowish pleural effusion.
    • Severe cough during left side pleural effusion drainage; Remove the needle early
• 2024-03-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (89.1 - 21.9) / 89.1 = 75.42%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75.4-79.2
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 66.5
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with trivial MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, trivial TR, normal IVC size
• 2024-03-09 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Loculated effusion at bilatral hemithorax is found. Mild Consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe is also noted. Diffuse tree in bud appearance at bilateral lungs is found. Bronchiolitis and pneumonitis with pleural effuison is favored.
    • s/p partial gastrectomy.
  • Imp:
    • Loculated effusion at bilatral hemithorax is found. Mild Consolidation of right lower lobe and left lower lobe is also noted. Diffuse tree in bud appearance at bilateral lungs is found. Bronchiolitis and pneumonitis with pleural effuison is favored.
• 2024-03-08 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16# needle Left side 320 ml yellowish, cloudy
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Bilateral pleural effusion (Left: small and Right: trivial), post left diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis.
    • Ascites presented in abdominal cavity.
• 2024-03-04 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16# needle Left side 500 ml serosanguineous
  • Echo diagnosis
    • right side trivial amount of pleural effusion
    • left side moderate amount of pleural effusion, 500cc serosangious fluid was aspirated for analysis.
• 2024-02-22 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A(minimal)
  • Remnant gastritis
  • Bile reflux
  • Post subtotal gastrectomy with Billroth II anastomosis
• 2024-02-20 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-02-20 CT - abdomen
  • S/P operation. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
  • Grade 4 fatty liver.
  • Bil. pleural effusions.
• 2024-01-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Fatty liver, moderate with focal sparing
• 2023-09-27 CT - abdomen
  • History: gastric CA. T1a pN3a (6/32) cM0, pStage: IIB, s/p Op on 4/14 22 by Dr Wu ChaoQun.
  • Findings:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy.
    • Moderate fatty liver, grade 4-5.
      • There is fat sparing area in S1 and S2/3.
    • S/P hysterectomy
• 2023-09-04 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, moderate to severe
    • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • Hepatic lesion may be masked by fatty liver background
• 2023-05-19 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Remnant gastritis
  • Bile reflux
  • Post subtotal gastrectomy with Billroth II anastomosis
• 2023-05-16 CT - abdomen
  • S/P subtotal gastrectomy. Suggest follow up.
  • S/P hysterectomy.
  • Fatty liver and focal fatty sparying regions.
• 2023-03-14 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, severe
    • Non-fasting GB
  • Suggestion:
    • Vary poor echo quailty because of severe fatty liver. Please correlate with other image study
• 2023-02-17, -02-01 KUB
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation of L2-3.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
  • S/P metalic autosuture projecting at left upper abdomen that is c/w S/P subtotal gastrectomy.
• 2022-11-23 CT - abdomen
  • History: gastric CA. T1a pN3a (6/32) cM0, pStage: IIB, s/p Op on 20220414
  • Findings:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy.
    • Moderate fatty liver, grade 4-5.
    • There is fat sparing area in S1 and S2/3.
    • S/P hysterectomy
  • Impression:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-10-03 SONO - abdomen
  • suboptimal examination of liver
  • fatty liver, severe
  • fatty infiltration of pancreas
• 2022-09-20 CXR
  • right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
• 2022-09-20, -06-24 KUB
  • Disc space narrowing with marginal osteophyte formation of L2-3.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2022-04-14 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, lesser curvature midbody, laparoscope subtotal gastrectomy with LN D2 dissection — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. invading muscularis mucosa, confirmed with IHC stain of cytokeratin.
    • Lymph node, LN 1,3-9, 11p ,12a, 14v, LN D2 dissection — metastatic carcinoma
    • pT1a pN3a (if cM0); pStage: IIB, at least.
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: laparoscope subtotal gastrectomy with LN D2 dissection
    • Tumor Site: lesser curvature midbody
    • Tumor Size: 1.8 x 1.5 cm
    • Gross configuration: Type IIc: Flat, slightly depressed
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma
      • Lauren classification of adenocarcinoma: Intestinal type
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades the muscularis mucosae
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma. > 4 cm away
      • Distal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma. > 4 cm away.
      • Radial margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma.
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: not identified.
    • Perineural Invasion: not identified.
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of lymph nodes involved/examined: 8/32.
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition): IIB, at least.
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable): N/A.
        • Primary Tumor (pT): pT1a: Tumor invades the lamina propria or muscularis mucosa
        • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN3a: Metastasis in seven to 15 regional lymph nodes
        • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case) (if cM0);
    • Additional Pathologic Findings- None identified
    • Ancillary Studies – IHC stains: (result of biopsy specimen S2022-06142): Her2/neu: negative (score=0)
• 2022-04-12 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, LC side of low body, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK highlights neoplastic cells. Her2/neu: negative (score=0).
• 2022-04-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96 - 28) / 96 = 70.83%
    • LVEF (%) = 71
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
  • Normal LV diastolic function.
  • Normal RV systolic function.
  • Trivial MR; trivial TR; trivial PR.
• 2022-03-29 CT - abdomen
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
  • Impression (Imaging stage): T:Tx(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Impression: Clinical gastric cancer, cstage T1N0M0. Suggest clinical correlation.
• 2022-03-16 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, low body, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma of the gastric tissue characterized by tumor cells arranged in tubular, fused glandular or cribriform pattern with enlarged and hyperchromatic nuclei infiltrating in ulcerative stroma.
  • Immunohistochemistry of CK(+) and Her2/neu (-, Dako score 1+) for tumor cells.
  • Besides, mild intestinal metaplasia and colony of Helicobacter pylori are also present.
• 2021-02-18 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (93 - 23) / 93 = 75.27%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV filling pressure; impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
• 2020-10-07 MRI - L-spine
  • Lumbar spondylosis, esp L2-3. Cervical spondylosis, esp C5-6-7.

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2022-10-19 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • for left eye reddish & dry
    • This 55-year-old female, a pt of gastric CA. T1a pN3a (6/32) cM0, pStage: IIB, s/p Op on 20220414 S/P C/T with FOLFOX. She was admitted for C/T.
    • She complained of left eye reddish & dry for days. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • Itchy and soreness ou for 3 days, redness os for days, no worsen BV
    • Gastric cancer T1a pN3a cM0, pStage: IIB, s/p op, under chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin, high-dose 5-fluorouracil)
      • HBV infection under entacavir
      • OPHx: op(-), nka
      • BCVA: OD 0.05(0.5X-2.50/-1.25X55) OS 0.05(0.5X-2.00/-1.50X95)
      • PT: 11/11mmHg
      • Pupil: 3mm, light reflex + ou, no RAPD
      • Conj: np od, temporal SCH os
      • K: clear ou
      • a/c: deep/clear ou
      • lens: co+ od, co++, psc + os
      • c/d 0.3 ou
      • fundus macula ok, retinal vessels ok ou
    • A:
      • Subconjunctival hemorrhage os
      • Cataract ou
    • P:
      • Kary 1gtt BID ou + Eyehelp 1gtt QID ou
      • oph opd f/u
• 2022-04-15 Rheumatology
  • Q
    • This 55yo female has underlying diseases of:
      • breast cancer
      • myasthenia gravis, prednisolone 15mg QD (0413 hold) and pyridostigmine
      • hypothyroidism
    • This time, she was admitted for gastrectomy on 20220414.
    • We would like to consult your expertise for post-operative medication (IV form) adjustment due to NPO for many days.
  • A
    • History review was perdormed. Patient was admitted for gastrectomy. She has medical Hx of MG & took prednisolone 15mg QD. For post-operation NPO, I was consulted for adjusting IV form steroid dosage.
    • Suggestion:
      • Treatment as current your expert’s maangement.
      • Please add Decan 4mg IV QD for 3-7 days. Then shift to regular oral prednisolone dosage.

[surgical operation]

• 2022-04-14 laparoscope subtotal gastrectomy with LN D2 dissection
  • subtotal gastrectomy with LN 1,3-9, 11p ,12a, 14v dissection
  • anticolic isoperistalsis B-II anastomosis

[radiotherapy]

• 2022-05-18 ~ 2022-06-24 - 4500cGy/25 fractions (6 MV photon) to stomach and regional lymphatics

[chemoimmunotherapy]

• 2024-06-19 - nivolumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL 1hr + cisplatin 30mg/m2 45mg NS 500mL 2hr + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FLOT. Due to the patient reaching her individual cumulative dose limit for oxaliplatin in the chemotherapy preparation room (not including data from external hospitals), cisplatin was substituted instead. The NP said that the patient had numbness in his hands about halfway through the previous course of FOLFOX treatment.)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-24 - docetaxel 50mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3950mg NS 500mL 46hr (FLOT without Oxa)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-09 - docetaxel 50mg/m2 75mg NS 250mL + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FLOT without Oxa)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-24 - (FOLFOX Q2W)
• 2023-03-24 - (FOLFOX Q2W)
• 2023-02-17 - (FOLFOX Q2W)
• 2023-01-30 - (FOLFOX Q2W)
• 2022-12-22 - (FOLFOX Q2W)
• 2022-12-07 - oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 135mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4780mg 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg
• 2022-11-04 - oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 135mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4750mg 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg
• 2022-10-19 - oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 135mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4800mg 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg
• 2022-09-21 - oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 135mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4780mg 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg
• 2022-08-25 - oxaliplatin 80mg/m2 130mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4720mg 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg
• 2022-08-12 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 118mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 670mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4720mg 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg
• 2022-07-20 - oxaliplatin 60mg/m2 100mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 680mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4790mg 46hr (FOLFOX Q2W)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + granisetron 2mg
• 2022-06-20 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 380mg 24hr D1-5 (5-FU CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2022-06-13 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 380mg 24hr D1-5 (5-FU CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2022-06-10 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 380mg 24hr D1 (5-FU CCRT)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + dexamethasone 4mg + metoclopramide 10mg

COXAL01 Oxalip package insert - 2024-06-19

• Oxaliplatin-induced neurotoxicity is dose-related. It involves peripheral sensory neuropathy, which can manifest as difficulty performing fine motor tasks due to sensory nerve damage. The risk of developing permanent symptoms is 10% and 20% for cumulative doses of 850 mg/m2 (10 administrations) and 1020 mg/m2 (12 administrations), respectively.

Chemotherapy regimens for locally advanced, potentially resectable gastric or gastro-esophageal junction adenocarcinoma: Perioperative docetaxel, oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and leucovorin (FLOT4) - 2024-05-24 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F120512

• Cycle length:
  • 14 days.
• Duration of therapy:
  • In the original trial, preoperative FLOT was given every 14 days for 4 cycles.
  • Following surgery, postoperative FLOT was given every 14 days for 4 cycles.
• Regimen
  • Docetaxel
    • 50 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS to a final concentration of 0.3 to 0.74 mg/mL and administer over 60 minutes.
    • Day 1
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (oxaliplatin and leucovorin can be administered concurrently in separate bags using a Y-connector).
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 200 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL D5W and administer over two hours concurrent with oxaliplatin.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 2600 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL D5W and administer over 24 hours (begin immediately after completion of leucovorin infusion).
    • To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose can be diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS or D5W.
    • Day 1
• Suggested dose modifications for toxicity:
  • Myelotoxicity
    • Do not start a new cycle until WBC count is >=3000/microL independent of the granulocyte count, platelet count is >100,000/microL, and there is no other toxicity >grade 1. The original protocol specified a 25% dose reduction for docetaxel and oxaliplatin for patients who experienced febrile neutropenia despite G-CSF use, thrombocytopenia causing bleeding, or any other dose-limiting hematologic toxicity(ies). Further reduction of docetaxel and oxaliplatin to 50% of the original dose is recommended for recurrence of hematologic toxicity after the first dose reduction.
  • Hepatotoxicity
    • Do not treat with a new cycle unless the total bilirubin is <1.3 mg/dL. For intracycle increases of AST/ALT >2.5 but ≤5 times the ULN with ALP <2.5 times the ULN or AST/ALT >1.5 to <=5 times the ULN with ALP >2.5 to <=5 times the ULN, reduce docetaxel by 20%. Discontinue docetaxel if AST/ALT is >5 times the ULN and/or ALP is >5 times the ULN.
  • Diarrhea
    • For diarrhea exceeding grade 2, a 25% dose reduction for both docetaxel and FU is recommended. Do not restart treatment until diarrhea is <=grade 1.
    • Severe diarrhea, mucositis, and myelosuppression after FU should prompt evaluation for DPD deficiency.
  • Cardiotoxicity
    • Cardiotoxicity observed with FU includes angina, myocardial infarction/ischemia, dysrhythmias, acute pulmonary edema, heart failure, cardiac arrest, and sudden death.
    • Cardiotoxicity observed with FU includes myocardial infarction/ischemia, angina, dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, cardiac failure, sudden death, ECG changes, and cardiomyopathy. There is no recommended dose for resumption of FU administration following development of cardiac toxicity, and the drug should be discontinued.
  • Pulmonary toxicity
    • Withhold oxaliplatin for unexplained pulmonary symptoms until interstitial lung disease or pulmonary fibrosis is excluded.
  • Cutaneous and mucosal toxicity
    • Hold FU for grade 2 or greater palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, and reduce subsequent dose by 20%. For mucositis exceeding grade 2, reduce dose of docetaxel and FU by 25%.
  • Neurologic toxicity
    • For paresthesia or dysesthesia persisting between cycles, reduce oxaliplatin dose by 25%. For paresthesia or dysesthesia with pain or functional impairment lasting between 7 and 14 days, reduce oxaliplatin by 50%. However, if paresthesia or dysesthesia with pain or functional impairment persists between cycles, oxaliplatin is omitted in further cycles until resolution.
    • There is no recommended dose for resumption of FU administration following development of hyperammonemic encephalopathy, acute cerebellar syndrome, confusion, disorientation, ataxia, or visual disturbances; the drug should be permanently discontinued.
  • Other nonhematologic toxicity
    • In the original protocol, all agents were reduced by 25% for nonhematologic toxicity(ies) exceeding grade 2. A further reduction of all agents to 50% of the original dose was recommended if toxicities recurred after the first dose reduction.
  • If there is a change in body weight of at least 10%, doses should be recalculated.

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2024-05-24

[Neutropenia Resolved, Leukocytosis Developed - FLOT Chemo Planned]

The neutropenia reached its nadir on 2024-05-20. There is no longer any evidence of neutropenia.

Conversely, leukocytosis has now developed. The second session of FLOT chemotherapy is scheduled for 2024-05-24.

• 2024-05-23 Neutrophil 70.8 %

• 2024-05-20 Neutrophil 19.6 % ***

• 2024-05-16 Neutrophil 80.4 %

• 2024-05-23 WBC 20.07 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-20 WBC 1.56 x10^3/uL ***

• 2024-05-16 WBC 2.96 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-13 WBC 8.18 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-09 WBC 9.57 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-07 WBC 9.30 x10^3/uL

• 2024-04-29 WBC 7.95 x10^3/uL

• 2024-04-23 WBC 8.23 x10^3/uL

2022-12-08

The serum ALT level trended upward.

• 2022-12-07 S-GPT/ALT 61 U/L
• 2022-11-22 S-GPT/ALT 66 U/L
• 2022-11-14 S-GPT/ALT 66 U/L
• 2022-10-19 S-GPT/ALT 52 U/L
• 2022-09-20 S-GPT/ALT 58 U/L
• 2022-08-25 S-GPT/ALT 25 U/L
• 2022-08-16 S-GPT/ALT 36 U/L
• 2022-08-11 S-GPT/ALT 22 U/L
• 2022-07-26 S-GPT/ALT 14 U/L
• 2022-07-19 S-GPT/ALT 26 U/L
• 2022-06-20 S-GPT/ALT 14 U/L
• 2022-06-13 S-GPT/ALT 18 U/L
• 2022-06-10 S-GPT/ALT 26 U/L
• 2022-06-01 S-GPT/ALT 25 U/L

The use of oxaliplatin has been associated with an increase in ALT levels (incidence of 36% with monotherapy)

There is no need to adjust the dosage of the components in the current regimen of FOLFOX.

The addition of pyridostigmine as a self-carried item is recommended for the patient with myasthenia gravis since this medication has no known heavy interactions with the active prescription.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-02 CXR erect
  • Multiple nodules at RUL.
• 2024-05-27 Microsonography
  • Report: OCT-M: macula ok, small focal choroidal excavation os
  • OCT-D: 105/0.46/WNL od, 105/0.47/WNL os
• 2024-05-15 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • S/P hysterectomy
    • Liver and left renal cysts (up to 2.5cm).
    • Gall stone (4mm).
    • There are Fibro-calcified lesions in right apical lung, which may be old TB. Please correlate with clinical history.
  • Impression:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2024-02-15 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 11 dB HL; LE 13 dB HL
  • Bil WNL.
• 2024-01-16 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Ovarian tumor, right, frozen + debulking surgery — Clear cell carcinoma
    • Fallopain tube, right, ditto — Free of tumor invasion
    • Cervix, uterus, ditto — Mild dysplasia and free of tumor invasion
    • Endometrium, uterus, ditto — Endometrial polyp and free of tumor invasion
    • Myometrium, uterus, ditto — Free, leiomyomas and adenomyosis
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Free of tumor metastasis (0/17)
    • Lymph node, left obturator, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/5)
    • Lymph node, right iliac, ditto — Fat only
    • Lymph node, right obturator, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/7)
    • Lymph node, left para-aortic, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/3)
    • Lymph node, right para-aortic, ditto — Free of tumor metastasis (0/2)
    • Omentum, infracolic omentectomy — Free of tumor invasion and three reactive lymph nodes(0/3)
    • AJCC Pathologic staging — pT1c2N0, if cM0, stage IC / FIGO stage IC2 (ascites data is not available)
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: frozen sections and debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + LN dissection + omentectomy)
    • Specimen type: uterus, pelvic LNs, and infracolic omentum
    • Specimen size:
      • R’t ovarian tumor (frozen): rupture cystic tumor with surface involvement, 13.5 x 13 x 4.2 cm
      • R’t fallopian tube (frozen): 5 cm in length, 0.7 cm in diameter, no tumor invasion
      • L’t adnexa: absent  
      • Uterus: 110 gm, 11 x 6.7 x 4.5 cm, one endometrial polyp measured 1.7 x 1.1 cm and some myomas measured up to 3.1 x 2.6 cm
      • Omentum: 55 x 15 x 1 cm, normal appearance
    • Tumor site: right ovary  
    • Tumor size: 13.5 x 13 x 4.2 cm
    • Tumor appearance: cystic tumor with multiple solid masses
    • Specimen integrity: ruptured ovarian tumor with tumor on surface
    • Lymph node: left iliac LNs, left obturator LNs, right iliac LNs, right obturator LNs, left para-aortic LNs and right para-aortic LNs
    • Representatively embedded for section as A1-A2: left iliac LNs, B: left obturator LNs, C: right iliac LNs, D: right obturator LNs, E: left para-aortic LNs, F: right para-aortic LNs, G1-G2: bilateral parametrium, G3: cervix, G4-G6: endometrium + myometrium, G7: myomas, G8-G9: left peri-adnexal soft tissue and H: omentum
    • Reference: frozen section: F2024-00016, FSA1-FSA2: tumor, A1-A2: R’t fallopian tube and A3-A8: solid tumor and A9-A10: smooth cyst
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: clear cell carcinoma     
    • Histologic grade: no well validated grading system, but high grade is considered at present
    • Contralateral ovary involvement: can not be assessed
    • Tumor side ovarian surface involvement: involved
    • Contralateral ovary surface involvement: can not be assessed
    • Right tube involvement: absent
    • Left tube involvement: can not be assessed
    • In situ adenocarcinoma in right and/or left fallopian tube: absent
    • Right adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Left adnexa soft tissue involvement: absent
    • Pelvic soft tissue involvement: not received
    • Uterine serosa involvement: absent
    • Omentum involvement: not involved
    • Uterine cervix involvement: absent. Focal mild dyaplasia is found. IHC of P16(-)
    • Endometrium involvement: absent. One endometrial polyp is included
    • Myometrium involvement: absent. Leiomyomas and adenomyosis
    • Appendix involvement: not received
    • Lymph nodes metastasis: Free of tumor metastasis (0/37) in total number
    • Other organs or specimens involvement: not received
    • Immunohistochemistry:
      • Ovarian tumor: Napsin-A(+, scatter), AMACR(+), CK7(+), WT-1(-), ER(-) and P53: wild type for tumor
      • Cervix: P16(-)
    • Ascites report: not available. So T1c3N0 can not be excluded entirely. Clinical correlation is advised
• 2024-01-15 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Gastric polyp, fundus, biopsy — Compatible with fundic gland polyp
• 2024-01-07 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Abdominal Pain
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A cystic lesion (17x19x26cm) with solid part in peritoneal cavity r/o ovary tumor.
    • Liver and renal cysts (up to 2.5cm).
    • Gall stone (4mm).
  • IMP:
    • A cystic lesion (17x19x26cm) with solid part in peritoneal cavity r/o ovary tumor.
• 2024-01-07 SONO - gynecology
  • IMP: r/o RT ovarian mass (236148mm, with solid part 10437mm)

[MedRec]

• 2024-01-11 ~ 2024-01-27 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiChen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
    • Right ovarian cancer (clear cell carcinoma) pT1c2N0, if cM0, stage IC / FIGO stage IC2 (ascites data is not available) post Debulking surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy on 2024/01/15
    • Abdominal pain
    • Anemia
  • CC
    • Abdominal pain with nausea since last week
  • Present illness
    • This is a 52-year-old, G0P0, sex experience (+, 20 yrs ago), menopaused at 46 y/o, woman without any underlying disease. Previous operation was left ovarian chocolate cyst (around 10cm), s/p left oophorecotomy 10+years ago at KFSYSCC. Previous health exam showed right ovarian cyst, around 10cm, last follow up was 2 years ago.
    • Last week, she came to our ER on 2024/01/07 with complaint of abdominal pain for days, exacerbated on that day. She also had nausea sensation, but no vomiting. There was no fever, diarrhea, vaginal discharge or body weight loss recently.
    • Physical examination showed soft abdomen with low abdominal tenderness (Rt’ > Lt’). No peritoneal signs was noted.
    • CT showed a cystic lesion (17x19x26cm) with solid part in peritoneal cavity r/o right ovarian tumor. No ascites or hydronephrosis seen.
    • TAS and TVUS showed Uterus grossly normal with endometrial thickness 3.5mm. A right abdominal mass 2315cm, with solid part 104cm was noted.
    • She came back to our GYN OPD for further evaluation. After well explained and discussion with patient, she decided to accepted operation and admitted to our ward on 2024/01/11. On arrival, the vital signs were stable, Blood test showed Hgb level as 12.5 g/dL, WBC level as 7430, D-dimer as 987 and albumin level as 4.4 g/dL. We will arranged preoperative evaluation and preparation including upper GI panendoscopy and colonscopy for her as cancer surveys. The CA125 level was 131.6, CA199 was 337.1 and the CEA level was 1.27. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2024/01/11. The Upper G-I panendoscopy and Colon fiberoscopy were arranged for work up and tumor survey. She underwent (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy + hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) on 2024/01/15.After operation, she was transferred SICU for intensive care then condition stable transferred word on 2024/01/16.
    • We gave her Cefazolin and Gentamycin IV form for 3 day and then shifted her antibiotics to Cephalexin oral form. Post-operation wound was dry and clean without dehiscence, discharge, or oozing. Her lab data on 2024/01/16 also showed no specific positive findings.
    • Due to elevated FDP and clexan 60 mg injection on 2024/01/23 .Her condition was stable without fever and special complaints since 3 days after the debulking surgery. After flatus, her eating, self voiding and defecation were all stable.
    • The JP drain was removed on 2024/01/24 smoothly. Since all her general conditions were all improved and relatively stable, we arranged discharge for her for further OPD follow up of her recovery status and surgical wound conditions.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Acetal (acetaminiphen 500mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD

[consultation]

• 2024-04-12 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for scalp folliculitis after chemotherapy
    • This is a 53-year-old, G0P0, sex experience (+, 20 yrs ago), menopaused at 46 y/o, woman without any underlying disease. Previous operation was left ovarian chocolate cyst (around 10cm), s/p left oophorecotomy 10+ years ago at KFSYSCC. Previous health exam showed right ovarian cyst, around 10cm, last follow up was 2 years ago. Initial, she came to our ER on 2024/01/07 with the complaint of abdominal pain for days, exacerbated on that day. She also had nausea sensation, but no vomiting. There was no fever, diarrhea, vaginal discharge or body weight loss recently. Physical examination showed soft abdomen with low abdominal tenderness (Rt’>Lt’). No peritoneal signs was noted.
    • Abdominal CT on 2024/01/07 showed a cystic lesion (17x19x26cm) with solid part in peritoneal cavity r/o right ovarian tumor. No ascites or hydronephrosis seen. TAS and TVUS showed Uterus grossly normal with endometrial thickness 3.5mm. A right abdominal mass 2315cm, with solid part 104cm was noted.Then, she came back to our GYN OPD for further evaluation, then admitted to GYN ward. The Upper G-I panendoscopy and Colon fiberoscopy were done on 2024/01/12 for work up and tumor survey.
    • She underwent (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy + hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) on 2024/01/15.
    • Pathology showed Ovarian tumor, right, frozen + debulking surgery — Clear cell carcinoma, AJCC Pathologic staging — pT1c2N0, if cM0, stage IC / FIGO stage IC2 (ascites data is not available). Diagnosis was Right ovarian clear cell carcinoma, pT1c2N0, if cM0, stage IC / FIGO stage IC2 (ascites data is not available) a/p Debulking surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy on 2024/01/15. On 2024/02/26 the CA125 level was 13.2 U/mL, CA199 was 7.99 U/mL and the CEA level was 0.91 ng/mL. Check PTA, 24hr CCR before chemotherapy on 2024/02/16.
    • He received chemotherapy with Paclitaxel(175mg/m2)/Carboplatin(AUC:5) from 2024/02/16(C1), 2024/03/16(C2). This time, she was admiited for chemotherapy with TP(C3) .
  • A
    • CC: Lesions over scalp
    • Skin findings:
      • Erythematous papulse over scalp
    • Hx: Right ovarian clear cell carcinoma, under chemotherapy currently
    • Imp: Acneiform eruptions, chemotherapy related
    • Plan:
      • Oral doxycycline 1# BID for one week
      • Topical clindamycin gel BID for scalp lesions
      • Arrange Derm OPD follow up after discharge

[surgical operation]

• 2024-01-15
  • Operation
    • Excision of intraabdominal malignant tumor
    • HIPEC   - Finding
    • huge left ovarian cancer
    • PCI: total = 4
      • region – score
      • central – 1
      • RU – 0
      • epigastrium – 0
      • LU – 0
      • left flank – 0
      • LL – 1
      • pelvis – 1
      • RL – 1
      • right flank – 0
      • upper jejunum – 0
      • lower jejunum – 0
      • upper ileum – 0
      • lower ileum – 0
    • HIPEC regimen
      • Lipodox 30mg/m^2 + Carboplatin AUC 5
    • Drain:
      • 15 Fr J-VAC x2 in the pelvic cavity
• 2024-01-15
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis: Pelvic mass, r/o ovarian cancer. Frozen section: Adenocarcinoma
  • Operation:
    • Debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + PALND + infracolic omentectomy)
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus: normal size, tense contact with the bladder and pelvic mass
    • Adnexa:
      • LOV: absent
      • ROV: huge pelvic mass around 40 X 30 X 15 cm, intraoperative rupture with 3400 c.c. chocolate-like fluid content and solid part
    • CDS: invisible due to tumor mass occupied
    • Ascites: bloody
    • Bilatera lpelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(-)
    • Omentum: pigmentation with chocolate-like content
    • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
    • Appendix: grosslt normal
    • After the operation, optimal debulking surgery was achieved with R0 resection.
    • Estimated blood loss: 350 mL
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil  

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-18 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 350mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1
• 2024-05-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 350mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-12 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 350mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 350mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 350mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 750mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + palonosetron 250ug + famotidine 20mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-01-11 - liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 60mg D5W 100mL 90min + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 100mL 90min (for HIPEC)

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2024-06-18

Lab readings on 2024-06-17 showed grossly normal values and no medication discrepancies identified after review of HIS5 and PharmaCloud database.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-22 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p nearly total gastrectomy.
    • One cystic change at pancreatic body measuring 0.65cm in largest dimension is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2024-01-20, the lesion is stationary.
    • Mild bilateral pleural effusion is found.
    • Calcified dot at B6 of right lower lobe measuring 1.0cm in largest dimension. Old insult is considered.
  • Imp:
    • s/p nearly total gastrectomy.
    • No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the study.
    • Pancreatic cyst at body. 0.65cm, stable. Suggest follow up.
• 2023-10-16 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Stomach, total gastrectomy — Tubular adenocarcinoma
    • Margins, bilateral cutting ends, total gastrectomy — Free of tumor invasion
    • Lymph nodes, regional, LN dissection — Metastatic adenocarcinoma (4/25)
    • Omentum, total gastrectomy — Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Liver, S2-3, partial hepatectomy — Free of carcinoma
    • Spleen, splenectomy — Free of carcinoma and accessory spleen
    • Pathologic staging: pT3N2M1; Stage IV
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Specimen type: Stomach, small intestine, liver and spleen
    • Specimen size: (a) Stomach: 12.5 cm (greater curvature), 7.2 cm (lesser curvature) (b) 9.3 cm in length (small intestine), 4.5 x 2.2 x 1.0 cm (liver) and 8.9 x 6.1 x 3.0 cm, 70.7 gm (spleen)
    • Number of lesions: Solitary
    • Tumor site: Posterior wall of remnant stomach
    • Tumor size: 3.0 x 2.2 x 1.0 cm
    • Tumor configuration: Ulcerative tumor
    • Representative sections as follows: A1= proximal margin, A2= distal margin, A3-A10= tumor, A11-A12= liv er, A13= non-tumor gastric tissue, A14-A15= greater curvature LNs, A16-A17= lesser curvature LNs, B1= spleen, B2= spleen hilum LNs
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic type: Tubular adenocarcinoma with small focus of signet-ring cell component
      • Lauren classification: intestinal type
    • Histologic grade: Moderately differentiation (G2)
    • Depth of tumor invasion: Tumor invades the subserosa
    • Margins: All margins are uninvolved by carcinoma
    • Perineural invasion: Absent
    • Lymphovascular space invasion: Present
    • Regional lymph nodes: Metastatic adenocarcinoma (4/25)
      • 2/9 (greater curvature LNs)
      • 1/14 (lesser curvature LNs)
      • 1/2 (spleen hilum LNs)
      • (Number of LN involved/Number of LN examined)
    • Extracapsular extension: Absent
    • Omentum: Metastatic adenocarcinoma
    • Liver: Fibrous adhesion and free of carcinoma
    • Spleen: Accessory spleen and free of carcinoma
    • Additional pathologic findings: Gastritis cystica profunda
    • Pathologic Staging: pT3N2M1, stage IV
    • IHC (S2023-17520): HER2 (Negative, score= 1+)
• 2023-09-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (149 - 50) / 149 = 66.44%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Moderate MR, Mild AR
    • Calcified aortic valve and mitral valve
• 2023-09-06 Flow Volume Chart
  • Mild obstructive ventilatory impairment
• 2023-09-02 CT - abodomen
  • Indication: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
  • Imp: s/p subtotal gastrectomy. Hyperemic change of the residual gastric wall with clip is found. No evidence of active bleeding is found.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T0(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-09-01 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Ulcerative tumor, PW side of remnant stomach to anastomosis, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma
  • The specimen submitted consisted of four small pieces of gastric tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they were grey in color and soft in consistence. All embedded for section.
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture of adenocarcinoma characterized by tumor cells arranged in tubular, fused glandular or focal signet-ring cell differentiation with enlarged and hyperchromatic nuclei infiltrating in ulcerative stroma.
  • Immunohistochemistry of CK(+) and Her2/neu (-, Dako score 1+) for tumor cell. Besides, intestinal metaplasia is also included.
• 2023-09-01 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspect gastric cancer, Borrmann type 4, from PW side of remnant stomach to anastomosis site, s/p biopsy
    • Gastric vessel lesion, anastomosis site, s/p Sure Clip 11mm x1 and Vedkang 13mm x1.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Status post subtotal gastrectomy with Billroth II anastomosis.
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • High dose PPI
    • Pursue pathology report.
    • Consider to seek surgical intervention
    • Consider to arrange image for further intervention

[MedRec]

• 2023-10-12 ~ 2023-10-27 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric adenocarcinoma, pT3N2M1, Stage IV status post total gastrectomy with lymph node dissection, S2-3 partial hepatectomy and splenectomy with autospleen implantation on 2023/10/16; status post intrapertoneal chemotherapy with 5FU and intravenous chemotherapy with Mitomycin on 2023/10/19-2023/10/23. ECOG:2
    • Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
  • CC
    • For laparotomy with total gastrectomy
  • Present illness
    • After last discharge on 2023-09-09, he complained intermittent epigastric dull pain, accompanied with decreased appetite to half amount. He denied fever, nausea/vomiting, dyspena, dysuria, tarry stool or diarrhea. He came to our GS OPD on 2023/09/19. And after discussion with the patient, he agreed for surgical intervention. Thus this time he was admitted for laparotomy with total gastrectomy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 73 years old male patient was a case of gastric cancer. He underwent total gastrectomy with lymph node dissection, S2-3 partial hepatectomy, splenectomy with autosspleen implantation on 2023/10/16. The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. NG was removed on 10/18 and he started PG1 diet on 10/19.
    • Pathology showed pT3N2M1, Stage IV, HER2 (Negative). We started intraperitoneal chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy since 10/19 for five days. Esophagography on 10/19 showed no obstruction or leakage. Low grade fever up to 38C happened once on 10/22. And we removed CVC and shift antibiotic from cefoxitin to brosym.
    • Under relative stable condition with increased oral intake amount, he started PG2 diet on 10/23 and started PG3 diet on 10/24. Left and right JP drain were removed on 10/26. He was discharged on 2023/10/27 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Celebrex (celecoxib 200mg) 1# QD
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Urief (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD
• 2023-09-01 ~ 2023-09-09 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric stump cancer, cT1N0M0, stage I, ECOG 1
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
    • Hypoalbuminemia
  • CC
    • tarry stool for one day
  • Present illness
    • The patient is a 72-year-old male who presented to the emergency room with a concerning episode of tarry stool lasting for one day. He also reports experiencing mild dyspnea, nausea, and dizziness. Notably, the patient denied any significant abdominal pain or vomiting during this time. He had past medical history:perforated peptic ulcer that required a subtotal gastrectomy over 40 years ago.
    • Laboratory Data: Hemoglobin (Hb): 8.6 g/dL, Platelet Count: 124,000/uL, Stool Analysis: Occult blood (OB) 4+, with a bloody appearance, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): 20.5 seconds, Prothrombin Time (PT): 10.2 seconds.
    • Initial Management is the patient received a transfusion of 2 units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs), which successfully increased his hemoglobin level to 10.1 g/dL.
    • Endoscopy Findings: minimal mucosal breaks of less than 5mm were noted in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, there is suspicion of gastric cancer, specifically Borrmann type 4.
    • Under the impression of anemia cuased by GI bleeding and suspecious gastric cancer, he came for blood tranfusion and CT abdominal.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After adimission, post-hemorrhagic anemia survey was done. NPO, adequate IV hydration, proton-pump inhibitor were given for his upper gastrointerstinal tract beeding.
    • Panendoscopy biopsy pathological report revealed Gastric stump cancer, cT1N0M0, stage I. Thus, abdominal CT and tumor marker test was arranged.
    • After NPO his UGI bleeding condition improved day by day and normal defecation and stool passage were noted. We let him try diet from clear liquid to soft diet step by step without any discomfort after meal. We also arranged heart echo and lung function test for pre-op evaluation.
    • Surgical treatment is indicated, but his family requested to copy the reports for second opinion. After good oral intake without tarry stool, no fever and improved general condition, the patient was allowed to discharge on 2023/09/09 and OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Rich (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC  

[surgical operation]

• 2023-10-16 - Op Method:
  • total gastrectomy with LN1,2,3,4,7,8,9,12,11,10 dissection
  • S2-3 partial hepatectomy
  • splenectomy with autosspleen implantation
  • Finding:
    • 3 x 2.2 cm ulcerative mass at GJ margin gastric posterior wall
    • cT2N1M0
    • regional LN at 8 ,9 and 10 enlarge+
    • moderate to severe adesion due to previous PPUs/p subtotal gastrectomy
    • peritoneal seeding-
    • ascite-

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-17 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-21 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-19 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3700mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-25 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-11 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3720mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-02-15 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3750mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-01-18 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-12-29 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-12-14 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-11-21 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg …………………. + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-19 - leucovorin 20mg/m2 32mg NS 250mL 2hr D1,3,5 + gentamicin 80mg D1 + mitomycin-C 20mg/m2 32mg NS 500mL 2hr D2 + [fluorouracil 750mg NS 800mL + gentamicin 40mg + sodium bicarbonate 4200mg/60mL] IP D1-5
  • betamethasone 4mg D2 + diphenhydramine 30mg D2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + NS 250mL D2

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2024-06-18

[mild macrocytosis observed despite vitamin B12 supplementation]

The lab results on 2024-06-17 were grossly normal and did not pose an contraindication to the current FOLFOX therapy.

Iron storage appears adequate, as evidenced by normal ferritin levels. Mild macrocytosis is noted, and Kentamin, which includes Vitamin B12, is currently in use. If macrocytosis persists, the use of B-Red (hydroxocobalamin) and/or folate might be further considered.

• 2024-06-17 HGB 10.4 g/dL

• 2024-06-17 MCV 103.4 fL

• 2024-06-04 Ferritin 76.6 ng/mL

• 2024-04-30 Ferritin 72.9 ng/mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-06-07 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the right iliac bone, compatible with bone metastasis.
  • Increased activity in some T- and L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity in the mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the skull and bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the left shoulder, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-06-06 Surgical pathology Level IV
  • Tissue, right pelvic, needle biopsy — clear cell renal cell carcinoma, grade 2
  • Microscopically, it shows grade II clear cell renal cell carcinoma characterized by sheets or alveolar arrangement of clear cells with distinct cell borders interpersed with thin-walled vessels. The tumor cells have round nuclei with uniform finely distributed chromatin. The nuclei is large with obvious but small visible nucleoli.
  • Immunohistochemical stains are positive for AMACR, vimentin and CD10, supportive of this diagnosis.
• 2024-06-05 CT - abdomen
  • This patient did not receive IV contrast administration. Small visceral, intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal lesion may be difficult to detect. Either vascular patency or organ perfusion status can not be determined without IV contrast.
  • Findings:
    • There is a large heterogeneous hypodense mass in right kidney lower pole, 8 cm in size (the largest dimension).
      • Renal cell carcinoma (T2a) is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
      • In addition, both kidneys show small size, few cysts, and thin parenchyma that are c/w ESRD.
    • There is an osteolytic lesion with expansile soft tissue mass in right ilium and right acetabulum that is c/w bone metastasis (M1).
    • There are few enlarged nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space that may be regional metastatic nodes (N1).
    • There is a soft tissue nodule in RLL of the lung, 5 mm in lung window setting. Follow up is indicated.
    • There are few gallstones (up to 1 cm).
  • IMP:
    • Renal cell carcinoma 8 cm in right kidney is highly suspected. Please correlate with contrast enhanced dynamic CT or MRI.
    • According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for RCC: T2a N1 M1; stage: IV.
• 2024-06-04 MRI - hip joints
  • Op Hx: Right knee advanced osteoarthritis post total knee arthroplasty on 2024/04/01
  • Without-contrast multiplannar and multisequences MRI of right hip revealed:
    • An expansile mass lesion in right pelvic bone (16.011.414.9cm) with right greater sciatic foramen involvement. Isointensity on T1WI and hyperintensity on T2WI.
    • Mass effect on adjacent structures with edematous change.
    • Suspect a mass lesion in right renal fossa (Srs:4;Img:1).
  • Impression
    • Right pelvic bone lesion. Right renal cell carcinoma with bone metastasis is considered first. DDx: sarcoma.
    • Suggest further evaluation
• 2024-06-02 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-04-30 Merchant view (patella 45 0) RT
  • Degenerative change of the patella with marginal spurs. No definite bone fracture. No lateral subluxation. Status post total knee replacement.
• 2024-04-01 Knee Rt
  • Status post total knee replacement. Recent postoperative change with soft tissue swelling and placement of a drainage tube.
• 2024-03-20 Ultrasound guided injection
  • Technician: right genicular prolotherapy
    • Petella was identified under ultrasound.
    • Needle tip was placed towards medial and lateral side of femoral bone above petella, and midline below petella.
    • 1ml D50W + 1ml 2% Xylocaine + 4ml N/S was injected on each site.
• 2024-03-12 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-03-12 Knee Bilat. Standing
  • Osteoarthritis change of both knees with joint space narrowing and marginal spur formation. Screws fixation over left tibial plateau.
• 2024-02-21 Ultrasound guided injection
  • Technician: Rt knee genicular nerve block
    • Petella was identified under ultrasound.
    • Needle tip was placed towards medial and lateral side of femoral bone above petella, and midline below petella.
    • 1ml D50W + 1ml 2% Xylocaine + 4ml N/S was injected on each site.
• 2023-08-25 Knee bilat. standing
  • S/P internal fixation of left upper tibia.
  • OA change of the both knees with joint space narrowing & marginal osteophytes in the medial femorotibial compartment and patellofemoral compartment.

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2024-06-18

[improving kidney function, but high Brosym dose needed adjustment]

The patient’s kidney function is showing signs of improvement based on recent eGFR lab results. However, her kidney function is still far from normal.

• 2024-06-18 eGFR 24.14 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-06-11 eGFR 23.25 ml/min/1.73m^2
• 2024-06-02 eGFR 17.98 ml/min/1.73m^2

According to the Sanford Guide, sulbactam-cefoperazone dosage needs adjustment in patients with creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min to account for reduced sulbactam clearance.

• For creatinine clearance between 15-30 mL/min: the recommended maximum dose is 1 gram of sulbactam every 12 hours (maximum daily dose of 2 grams).
• For creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min: the recommended maximum dose is 500 milligrams of sulbactam every 12 hours (maximum daily dose of 1 gram).
• In severe infections, additional Cefoperazone might be necessary.

Currently, the patient is receiving Brosym 4 grams Q12H, which is double the recommended dose. It is recommended adjusting the Brosym dosage to 2 grams Q12H

[NCCN guidelines for ccRCC treatment and NHI reimbursement policies]

This patient was recently diagnosed with grade 2 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, T2aN1M1, stage IV, with right iliac bone metastasis.

According to the NCCN guidelines (version 2024-05-30), preferred regimens for favorable-risk patients include:

• Axitinib/pembrolizumab
• Cabozantinib/nivolumab
• Lenvatinib/pembrolizumab

The NHI reimbursement policy for each of the drugs in the regimens is as follows:

• Axitinib (Inlyta):
  • For patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who have failed prior treatment with sunitinib or cytokines.
  • Not reimbursed if followed by temsirolimus.
  • Requires pre-approval, with each application covering a 3-month treatment course. Imaging data must be submitted for evaluation every 3 months.
• Cabozantinib (Cabometyx):
  • For untreated patients with intermediate/high-risk advanced renal cell carcinoma.
    • Not reimbursed if followed by temsirolimus.
    • Dose reduction is preferred if the patient experiences poor tolerance. Severe intolerance may warrant switching to another TKI.
  • For patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who have failed prior anti-angiogenic therapy.
  • Requires pre-approval, with each application covering a 3-month treatment course. Imaging data must be submitted for evaluation every 3 months, and continued use is allowed only if there is no disease progression.
  • Reapplication is not allowed if the disease relapses or progresses after first-line use.
  • Limited to 1 tablet per day.
• Pembrolizumab or Nivolumab:
  • For adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who have failed at least two prior lines of targeted therapy and have disease progression, specifically for those with clear cell renal carcinoma.
• Lenvatinib:
  • Not currently covered by NHI for renal cell carcinoma.

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[MedRec]

• 2024-06-14 ~ 2024-06-15 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast cancer with bilateral axillary lymph nodes metastasis , rpTxN1M1 (left axillary lymph nodes), stage IV. ECOG:0
  • CC
    • for Talzenna
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Talzenna adjust 3tab to to 2tab due to anemia and keep Foliromin. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, arrange next admission.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • Talzenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 2# QDCC 10D
    • Melux (mephenoxalone 200mg) 1# PRNTID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNTID

• 2024-05-29 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen JiaHui

  • S: for 2nd PG2 injection
  • Prescription
    • PG2 Lyo Injection (polysaccharides of Astragalus membranaceus) 500mg ST IVD 3hr
    • NS 500mL IVD
    • Hepac Lock Flush (heparin sodium 100 USP units/mL) 10mL ST IRRI

• 2024-05-23 ~ 2024-05-25 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Discharge prescription
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • Talzenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 3# QDCC 10D

• 2024-05-05 ~ 2024-05-07 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Discharge prescription
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
    • Talzenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 4# QDCC 14D

• 2024-04-17 ~ 2024-04-19 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Discharge prescription
    • Talzenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 3# QDCC 1D
    • Talzenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 4# QDCC 8D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 7D

• 2024-04-15 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID

• 2024-04-08 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Prescription
    • Megejohn (megestrol acetate 160mg) 1# QD
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID 7D

• 2024-04-01 ~ 2024-04-02 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Talzenna since 2/12. poor appetite and anemia were noted after Talzenna. Talzenna shift to 3tab po QD. This time, laboratory data showed anemia and leukopenia, hold Talzenna treatment.
    • Blood transfusion with LRBC 2U stat for anemia (Hb: 5.6g/dl). When administering the second bag of PRBC, the patient experienced nausea, generalized rash, and itching.
    • Blood transfusion was temporarily halted, and Diphenhydramine 30mg IVD STAT was administered.
    • After 30 minutes with no improvement, the transfusion was discontinued, and Hydrocortisone 100mg IVD STAT was initiated, then be better.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, arrange follow up in outpatient department on 4/8.
  • Discharge prescription
    • none

• 2024-03-19 SOAP Surgical Emergency Wu MengYu

• 2024-03-15 ~ 2024-03-17 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Present illness
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with recurrent axillary lymph nodes metastasis, she was admitted for Talzenna.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Talzenna since 2024/02/12. poor appetite and anemia were noted after Talzenna. Talzenna shift to 3 tab po QD.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, arrange next admission.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 14D
    • Talzenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 3# QDCC 15D

• 2024-01-01 ~ 2024-01-03 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 3D hold if diarrhea
    • Talzenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 4# QDCC 10D

• 2023-11-19 ~ 2023-11-21 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast cancer with axillary lymph nodes metastasis , rpTxN1M1 (left axillary lymph nodes), stage IV. ECOG:0
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • She noted left axillary recurrent by PET at last month.
  • Present illness
    • This 54-year-old female patient has past history of right breast cancer s/p simple mastectomy + SLNB at MacKay Hospital in 2012-10 and AI 10 yrs, pT1c(2cm)N0M0, stage IA. ER (>67%), PR (>67%), HER2 (1+), Ki 67: 7%.
    • Rt axillary recurrence noted in 2022-06 and C/T with Taxotere x 6 cycles + Xeloda and radiotherapy were given by TMUH. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She was regular follow up at TMUH. However, She noted left axillary recurrent by PET at last month. She came to WanFang OPD for help. Left ALND on 2023-10-18. Triple negative, rpTxN1M1, srage IV. CEA 1.288 ng/ml. CA-153 14.169 U/ml.
    • Lung CT was arranged and RUL granuloma 4mm. multiple small discrete lymph nodes in both axillary regions. PE: old OP scar at rt breast and left axilla. Paillative ADCs Trodelvy 10mg/kg was suggest. But patient decide Lipo dox 35mg/m2 x 6 cycles.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with recurrent axillary lymph nodes metastasis, she was admitted for palliative chemotherapy with lipo dox.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, 1st palliative chemotherapy with Lipo dox was given. No discomfort after chemotherapy.
    • Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, arrange next admission three weeks later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC hold if diarrhea
    • loperamide 2mg 2# PRNQ8H if watery diarrhea > 2

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-01-22 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 57mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-02 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 57mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-11 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 57mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-20 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 57mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

Talsenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 2# QDCC - 2024-06-14 ~ 2024-06-24 Talsenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 3# QDCC - 2024-05-23 ~ 2024-06-02 Talsenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 4# QDCC - 2024-05-06 ~ 2024-05-16 Talsenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 4# QDCC - 2024-04-18 ~ 2024-04-26 Talsenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 3# QDCC - 2024-03-16 ~ 2024-06-02 Talsenna (talazoparib 0.25mg) 4# QDCC - 2024-01-01 ~ 2024-03-15

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2024-06-18

[potential need for further supplementation beyond iron]

In the past half-month, there has been a noticeable decline in WBC and HGB levels. During this period, Talsenna (talazoparib) was already being administered at a reduced dose of 0.75 mg daily. Due to the continued occurrence of leukopenia and anemia, the dosage was further reduced to 0.5 mg daily starting from 2024-06-14.

• 2024-06-14 WBC 1.64 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-23 WBC 2.38 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-05 WBC 3.80 x10^3/uL

• 2024-06-14 HGB 7.4 g/dL

• 2024-05-23 HGB 10.9 g/dL

• 2024-05-05 HGB 12.3 g/dL

Additionally, despite several months of Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate) supplementation, the concurrent occurrence of macrocytosis suggests that the anemia may not be solely due to iron deficiency. It is recommended to further assess iron storage and/or Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and folate levels to determine if supplementation of the latter two is needed.

• 2024-06-14 MCV 101.4 fL
• 2024-05-23 MCV 101.7 fL
• 2024-05-05 MCV 106.0 fL
• 2024-04-17 MCV 112.9 fL
• 2024-04-15 MCV 110.3 fL

2024-04-02

[neutropenia (ANC 576) - Talsenna withheld, consider restart at 0.5mg daily if ANC > 1.5K]

Talsenna (talazoparib) was last prescribed at a reduced dose of 0.75mg daily on 2024-03-17 for a 15-day course, ending on 2024-04-01.

Recent lab results, however, revealed grade 3 neutropenia with an ANC of 576/uL.

• 2024-04-01 WBC 1.02 x10^3/uL
  
• 2024-04-01 Neutrophil 56.5 %

It is recommended to hold Talsenna therapy until the neutrophil count recovers above 1,500/uL. If continuing treatment is deemed necessary, resuming therapy at a further reduced dose of 0.5mg daily should be considered.

2024-03-21

[guidelines for talazoparib dose reduction in case of low WBC]

The patient has been receiving the PARP inhibitor Talsenna (talazoparib) since the beginning of 2024 and continues to do so.

The regimen involves a standard dose of talazoparib, 1mg once daily.

• 2024-03-15 WBC 1.78 x10^3/uL

• 2024-02-23 WBC 3.49 x10^3/uL

• 2024-02-07 WBC 2.35 x10^3/uL

• 2024-02-01 WBC 4.53 x10^3/uL

• 2024-03-15 Neutrophil 66.3 %

• 2024-02-23 Neutrophil 69.9 %

• 2024-02-07 Neutrophil 70.6 %

• 2024-02-01 Neutrophil 72.8 %

As of the lab data on 2024-03-15, the patient’s renal and liver functions were within normal ranges.

Talazoparib is known to have a 68% incidence of neutropenia, with 17% of cases being grade 3 and 3% grade 4.

On 2024-03-15, the ANC was calculated to be 1.18 K/uL, indicating no need for dose reduction at this time. However, should the WBC count drop below 1K/uL, it is advisable to resume therapy at a reduced dose of 0.75mg daily.

The dosage of the medication was adjusted to 0.75mg once daily during the hospitalization on 2024-03-16.

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[lab data]

2023-11-13 HBV-DNA-PCR Target Not Detected IU/mL
2023-11-08 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-11-08 HBsAg (Value) 0.34 S/CO
2023-11-08 Anti-HBs 538.50 mIU/mL
2023-11-08 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-11-08 Anti-HBc-Value 6.16 S/CO
2023-11-08 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-11-08 Anti-HCV Value 0.11 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-16 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Linear infiltration over both lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to R/O Bronchopneumonia.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • There is massive right side Pleura effusion.
• 2024-06-07 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/03/06.
    • Prior CT identified one poor enhancing mass on right hepatic lobe is noted again, marked increasing in size to 13 cm (the largest dimension) in right lobe and S4 of the liver that is c/w lymphoma with liver involvement S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • There are newly developed multiple kissing soft tissue lesions in right perirenal space that is c/w lymphoma with perirenal involvement.
    • There are several newly developed soft tissue masses in the peri-pancreatic head and mesentery at LUQ abdomen that is c/w lymphoma with progressive disease.
    • There are several newly developed soft tissue masses on both lungs that may be lymphoma with bilateral lung involvement.
      • In addition, right side Pleura effusion is noted.
    • Prior CT identified multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, stable in size that is c/w lymphoma S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified Wedge deformity and osteoblastic change of T12 vertebral body is noted again, stationary. Lymphoma with bone involvement is highly suspected. Please correlate with bone scan.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 2.3 cm in size at right middle pole.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and ectasia 2.4 cm.
  • Impression:
    • Lymphoma with liver, right perirenal space, peripancreatic head, LUQ mesentery, and both lungs involvement S/P C/T show progressive disease.
• 2024-05-17 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 51 dB HL, mild to moderately severe SNHL
    • L’t : 55 dB HL, mild to profound SNHL.
• 2024-05-17 Brain Stem Response
  • R’t ABR show response at 50 dB nHL.
  • L’t ABR show response at 55 dB nHL.
• 2024-03-16 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • RE type A; LE type As.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 54 dB HL; LE 65 dB HL.
    • RE mild to moderately severe SNHL.
    • LE moderate to profound mixed type HL.
• 2024-03-06 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2023/11/03.
    • Prior CT identified several kissing poor enhancing masses on right hepatic lobe and several poor enhancing masses in the spleen are noted again, marked decreasing in size that are c/w lymphoma with liver and spleen involvement S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space are noted again, marked decreasing in size that is c/w lymphoma S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified long segmental circumferential mild asymmetrical wall thickening at the terminal ileum is noted again, decreasing in wall thickness that is c/w lymphoma in the terminal ileum S/P C/T with partial response.
      • In addition, Prior CT identified one enlarged node 2.7 cm in the adjacent mesentery is not noted again that is c/w lymphoma S/P C/T with complete response.
    • Prior CT identified an ill-defined ulcerated soft tissue mass in the greater curvature side of the gastric fundus/high body, 4 cm in size (the largest dimension), with suggestive extra-gastric omentum invasion, is not noted again that is c/w gastric lymphoma S/P C/T with complete response. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • Prior CT identified multiple enlarged nodes in the peri-gastric fundus/high body area and gastrohepatic ligament are not noted again that is c/w lymphoma S/P C/T with complete response.
    • Prior CT identified a soft tissue mass 3 cm in RLL of the lung is not noted again that is c/w lymphoma with lung involvement S/P C/T with complete response.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 2.3 cm in size at right middle pole.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and ectasia 2.4 cm.
  • Impression:
    • Lymphoma with liver, spleen, para-aortic space, para-cava space, and terminal ileum involvement S/P C/T show partial response.
• 2024-01-24, -01-10, -01-08 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Linear infiltration over both lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical condition to R/O Bronchopneumonia.
  • Pleura effusion of right and left costal-phrenic angle
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2023-11-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (191 - 62.3) / 191 = 67.38%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA, LV, Ao
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild PR,TR
    • Mild Pulmonary HTN
• 2023-11-14 PET
  • The FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm, stomach, lung, liver, spleen and multiple bone/bone marrow as mentioned above (stage IV).
• 2023-11-13 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, clinicallyL gastric lymphoma, biopsy — Negative for malignancy.
• 2023-11-03 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Abdominal fullness for weeks tarry stool. BW loss. poor appetite
    • 20231102 gastroscopy: One over 2cm ulcerative base with necrotic tissue were noted at fundus/upper body, GC, s/p biopsy. favor gastric cancer.
  • Findings:
    • There is an ill-defined ulcerated soft tissue mass in the greater curvature side of the gastric fundus/high body, 4 cm in size (the largest dimension), with suggestive extra-gastric omentum invasion.
      • Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (T4b) is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma.
    • There are twelve enlarged nodes in the peri-gastric fundus/high body area and gastrohepatic ligament.
      • Regional lymph nodes metastases (N3a) are highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma.
    • There are several kissing poor enhancing masses on right hepatic lobe, 8 cm in size (the largest dimension), and several poor enhancing masses in the spleen.
      • Liver and spleen metastases (M1) are highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma with liver and spleen involvement.
      • In addition, there is a soft tissue mass 3 cm in RLL of the lung. Lung metastasis is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma with lung involvement.
      • Please correlate with chest CT.
    • There are multiple enlarged nodes in para-aortic space and para-cava space. Non-regional lymph nodes metastases are highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma.
    • There is long segmental circumferential mild asymmetrical wall thickening at the terminal ileum and one enlarged node 2.7 cm in the adjacent mesentery.
      • Lymphoma at the terminal ileum is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
    • There are several renal cysts on both kidney and the largest one measuring 2.3 cm in size at right middle pole.
    • Abdominal aorta shows atherosclerosis and ectasia 2.4 cm.
  • Impression:
    • Gastric cancer with liver, spleen, lung, and non-regional LNs metastases is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma with stomach, liver, spleen, lung, and lymphadenopathy involvement.
      • Please correlate with PET scan.
    • Lymphoma at the terminal ileum is highly suspected.
      • Please correlate with colonoscopy.
• 2023-11-03 Patho - stomach biopsy (Y1)
  • Stomach, fundus, biopsy — B-cell lymphoma
  • Final diagnosis: Suggestive of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB
  • Microscopically, it shows dense proliferation of monotonous B-cell type lymphoid cells with architectural effacement and focal necrosis. No H.pylori are identified.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK(- at tumor), CD56(-), CD20(diffuse +), CD3(patchy+ at background T cells), Ki67 index: >90%.
  • IHC stain: Bcl-6(+), c-myc(-, < 40%), MUM1(-), SOX11(-), CD10(-), lambda(+), kappa(+), cyclin D1(-), Bcl-2(focal+)
• 2023-11-03 Patho - stomach biopsy (Y1)
  • Stomach, body, GC, biopsy — B-cell lymphoma;
  • Final diagnosis: Suggestive of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB
  • Microscopically, it shows diffuse proliferation of B-cell type lymphoid cells with architectural effacement and focal necrosis. No H.pylori are identified.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD20(diffuse +), CD3(patchy+ at background T cells), CK(- at tumor), Ki67 index: >90%, CD56(-).
  • IHC stain: Bcl-6(+), c-myc(-, < 40%), MUM1(-), SOX11(-), CD10(-), lambda(+), kappa(+), cyclin D1(-), Bcl-2(focal+)

[MedRec]

• 2023-12-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC 28D
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 14D
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QN 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 14D
• 2023-11-12 ~ 2023-11-23 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes, involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm, stomach, lung, liver, spleen and multiple bone/bone marrow as mentioned above, stage IV.
    • Gout
    • port-a catheter insertion at left cephalic vein on 2023/11/15.
    • upper gastrointestinal bleeding, stool OB:4+
    • hypomagnesemia
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 78 year-old male has the histories of 1) Hypertension, 2) Gastric cancer with liver, spleen, lung, and non-regional LNs metastases,T4bN3aM1, stage: IVB.
    • Followed-up Colonoscopy (2023/11/02) showed: No immediate complication. esophagogastroduodenoscopy (2023/11/02) revealed Gastric ulcerative lesions, body, GC, s/p biopsy(A). Gastric ulcer with necrotic lesion, fundus/upper body, GC, s/p biopsy(C). Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-. Duodenal erosion, bulb, s/p biopsy(B), and the biopsy (2023/11/03): IHC stain: Bcl-6(+), c-myc(-, < 40%), MUM1(-), SOX11(-), CD10(-), lambda(+), kappa(+), cyclin D1(-), Bcl-2(focal+). Final diagnosis: Suggestive of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, GCB. Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK(- at tumor), CD56(-), CD20(diffuse +), CD3(patchy+ at background T cells), Ki67 index: >90%.
    • Abdomen CT (2023/11/03): 1. Gastric cancer with liver, spleen, lung, and non-regional LNs metastases is highly suspected. The differential diagnosis includes lymphoma with stomach, liver, spleen, lung, and lymphadenopathy involvement. 2. Lymphoma at the terminal ileum is highly suspected.
    • He sufferred from abdominal fullness and back pain for days. No TOCC history was noted. He was admitted for further survey and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After be admitted, he received bone marrow was done on 2023/11/13, the biopsy: Negative for malignancy.
    • Followed-up whole body PET (2023/11/14) revealed the FDG PET findings are compatible with lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm, stomach, lung, liver, spleen and multiple bone/bone marrow as mentioned above (stage IV).
    • He suffered from bloody and tarry stool noted last night, now, no bloody syool, no tarry stool, and the lab of CBC/DC showed anemia, so gave PPI with Pantolc, Transamine, blood transfusion with LPRBC treatment.
    • After treatment, the symptom of bloody and tarry stool improved, so he received C1 chemothwerapy with R-COP on 2023/11/17. The port-a catheter insertion at left cephalic vein on 2023/11/15. Family meeting was done on 2023/11/15.
    • He suffered from fever noted, so gave antibiotic with Cravit for infection control, pending the cultures data. After treatment, he denide having a fever, vomiting, shortness of breathing, or tarry stool, no any bleeding signs.
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2023/11/23, take oral antibiotic back, and the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 0.5# HS
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC
    • Sevikar (amlodipine 5mg, olmesartan 20mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Cravit (levofloxacin 500mg) 1.5# QDAC
• 2023-11-08 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen HongDa
  • S
    • explained EGD and colonoscopy report and abd CT scan report. and patho report
    • we’ve explained about terminal ileum lesion: may discuss with the oncologist or consider laparoscopic exam + biopsy of small bowel
    • PATHO: B-cell lymphoma
    • refer to Oncologist (11/8 AM Prof. Ho)
  • O
    • 2023/11/03 CT: ABD — whole abdomen, pelvis
      • Gastric cancer with liver, spleen, lung, and non-regional LNs metastases. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, 8th edition for gastric cancer: T4b N3a M1; stage: IVB
      • Lymphoma at the terminal ileum is highly suspected.
    • 2023/11/03 PATHO - stomach biopsy
      • Stomach, fundus and body GC, biopsy — B-cell lymphoma
  • Prescription x3
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2023-05-30 - rituximab 200mg/m2 300mg NS 300mL 8hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + acetaminophen 500mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-11 - rituximab 375mg/m2 300mg NS 490mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 75mg/m2 990mg NS 250mL 30min + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 40mg/m2 40mg BID PO D1-5 (R-COP; R 70%, C 70%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-11-16 - rituximab 375mg/m2 300mg NS 300mL 8hr + cyclophosphamide 75mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 30min + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1mg NS 50mL 10min + prednisolone 40mg/m2 40mg BID PO D1-5 (R-COP; R 50%, C 50%, O 50%)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + acetaminophen 500mg PO + aprepitant 125mg PO

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2023-12-17

[expected dyspnea improvement post-drainage; monitoring calcium levels for tachyphylaxis]

On the afternoon of 2024-06-17, a right-sided pig-tail drainage was performed via the 7th intercostal space at the posterior mid-axillary line, resulting in the smooth drainage of serosanguinous fluid. This procedure is expected to improve dyspnea.

Miacalcic (calcitonin) 100 units Q8H was initiated on 2024-06-17 for hypercalcemia. Please closely monitor calcium levels for potential tachyphylaxis.

• 2024-06-17 Ca (Calcium) 3.35 mmol/L

2023-12-26

[reconciliation]

Following lab findings on 2023-12-25 (CRP 11.5 mg/dL and erect CXR demonstrating right lower lung consolidation and blunted costophrenic angles), Brosym (cefoperazone/sulbactam) was initiated. The patient’s fever has favorably responded, decreasing to 37’C as of 2023-12-26. No medication discrepancies were noted.

2023-12-11

This patient is currently undergoing the R-COP regimen and is also taking Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) due to being anti-HBc positive. The patient’s vital signs are stable, and no discrepancies in medication have been identified.

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240617

[MedRec]

• 2024-06-14 ~ 2024-06-15 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with right cheast wall, right axillary lymph nodes and suspected right supraclavicular fossa lymph nodes metastasis. rpT2N1M1, stage IV. ECOG:0.
    • Dermatitis
    • Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 54-year-old female patient has past history of Sicca syndrome and Rheumatism over 4 years with regular medicine control. Leiomyoma of uterus s/p LASH + bil salpingectomy 2019/01/24. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She had right breast invasive carcinoma with axillary lymph nodes metastasis post neoadjuvant chemotherapy since 2022/08/03 ~ 2022/12/14. And right breast simple mastectomy and sentinel lymph node dissection on 2023/01/06.
    • Pathologic report showed ypT2N0(sn)(cM0), stage IIA.
    • UFT 100mg/224 mg/cap 2 tab PO BID since 2023-01-16 (advise 2 year).
    • Radiotherapy was completed. And kept follow up in outpatient department.
    • However, right chest wall recurrence was noted on 2024/04/03.
    • Chest CT showed Chest wall and visible lower neck: enlarged LNs up to 19mm at Rt axilla.
    • Surgry of right cheat wall wide excision and axillary lymph node dissection and local flap on 2024/04/09.
    • Pathology showed right chest wall invasive carcinoma with micropapillary pattern,right axillary lymph nodes metastatic. ER(-, 0% ), PR(-, 0% ), Her2/neu(-, 1+).
    • After full explanation the treatment method, this patient decided to Halaven 1.4mg/m2 + Avastin 10mg/kg.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with right cheast wall, right axillary lymph nodes and suspected right supraclavicular fossa lymph nodes metastasis, she was admitted for 3-2 Halaven 1.4mg/m2 and 4th Avastin 10mg/kg.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, 3-2 Halaven 1.4mg/m2 and 4th Avastin 10mg/kg were given. No discomfort after chemotherapy. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today and arrange next admission three weeks later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# BID
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2022-08-01 ~ 2022-08-03 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with axillary lymph nodes status post port-A insertion 2022/08/02. Triple negative, cT2N1M0, stage IIB. ECOG:0.
    • Sicca syndrome, unspecified
    • Insomnia due to medical condition
    • Rheumatism, unspecified
  • CC
    • noted a palpable mass at right breast at last month.
  • Present illness
    • This 51-year-old female patient has past history of Sicca syndrome and Rheumatism over 2 years with regular medicine control. Leiomyoma of uterus s/p LASH + bil salpingectomy 2019/01/24. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She noted a palpable mass at right breast at last month. She came to our OPD for help. Breast sono showed Right breast malignancy with axillary lymph nodes metastasis suggest biopsy. Core needle biopsy revealed invasive carcinoma, ER (-), PR (-), Her2/neu: negatitive (0/1+), p53 (focal patchy weak+, wild-type), p63 (-), Ki-67 inedex: 70%. CA-153：28.29 U/ml, CEA: 0.836 ng/ml.
    • Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan and abdomen echo showed no obvious lesion for metastasis. She had no dizzines, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss.
    • PE: a hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at right breast around 9x6 cm and right axillary 2x2 cm without discharge. The nipple was dimping without exudative nor bloody discharge and no retraction. The right breast skin had no cellulite change.
    • SDM for this patient in OPD. Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy was her choose. Lipo dox 35mg/m2 + Endoxan 600mg/m2 for 4 cycles then Taxotere 75mg/m2 for 4 cycles was plan.
    • Surgery of MRM after chemotherapy.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with axillary lymph node metastasis, she was admitted for surgery of port A insertion.
    • Arrange 1st neoadjuvant chemotherapy with Lipo dox 35mg/m2 + Endoxan 600mg/m2 on 2022/08/03.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, port A insertion was performed on 2022/08/02. 1st neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with Lipo dox 35mg/m2 + Endoxan 600mg/m2 were given.
    • The wound is clean and dry. No discomfort after chemotherapy. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, wound will be follow up on 2022/08/10. And arrange next admission three weeks later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC

[radiotherapy]

• 2024-05-14 ~ 2024-06-03 - 1600cGy/8 fractions (4MeV electron beam) of the recurrent right chest wall tumor bed, and 3000cGy/15 fractions of the reduced recurrent right chest wall tumor bed.
• 2023-02-21 ~ 2023-03-28 - 5000cGy/25 fractions of the right chest wall to SCF.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-14 - Halaven (eribulin mesylate) 1.4mg/m2 2.3mg NS 50mL 10min + Avastin (bevacizumab) 10mg/kg 600mg NS 250mL 90min
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-06-05 - Halaven (eribulin mesylate) 1.4mg/m2 2.3mg NS 50mL 10min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-29 - Avastin (bevacizumab) 10mg/kg 600mg NS 250mL 90min
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-22 - Halaven (eribulin mesylate) 1.4mg/m2 2.3mg NS 50mL 10min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-15 - Halaven (eribulin mesylate) 1.4mg/m2 2.3mg NS 50mL 10min + Avastin (bevacizumab) 10mg/kg 600mg NS 250mL 90min
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-29 - Halaven (eribulin mesylate) 1.4mg/m2 2.3mg NS 50mL 10min
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-23 - Halaven (eribulin mesylate) 1.4mg/m2 2.3mg NS 50mL 10min + Avastin (bevacizumab) 10mg/kg 600mg NS 250mL 90min
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-14 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 127mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-23 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 125mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-02 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 122mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-12 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 121mg NS 250mL 1hr + carboplatin AUC 2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-14 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 952mg NS 500mL 1hr + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 56mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2022-08-24 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 938mg NS 500mL 1hr + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2022-08-03 - cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 958mg NS 500mL 1hr + liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 55mg D5W 250mL 2hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

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2024-06-17

[comparing neutropenia rates: eribulin vs. bevacizumab]

Eribulin is more likely to be a major factor causing neutropenia than bevacizumab

Eribulin is associated with neutropenia incidence rates of 63% to 82%, with grades ≥3 occurring in 12% to 57% of cases. In contrast, bevacizumab is associated with neutropenia in 12% of cases, with grades 3/4 occurring in 8% to 21% of cases.

When chemotherapy-induced neutropenia develops, the use of G-CSF might be beneficial.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-20 MRI - brain
  • Findings
    • Mild but generalized sulci widening and ventricle dilatation is seen in bilateral cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres.
    • Multiple enhancing mass or nodular lesions over left putamen, right thalamus, and both cerebral hemispheres and cerebelli.
      
    • Left frontal skull destruction/metastasis also was noted.
  • Imp:
    • Multiple enhancing mass or nodular lesions over left putamen, right thalamus, and both cerebral hemispheres and cerebelli and left frontal skull, favor metastases.
• 2024-04-18 MRI - nasopharynx
  • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2023/12/25.
  • Known a case of right parotid gland cancer S/P operation and right neck dissection. No recurrent tumor within right parotid space.
  • Multiple enhancing lesions over left putamen, right thalamus, left temporal lobe and both cerebellar lobes. Favor metastatic lesions.
  • Bone marrow signal change with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement at left petrous bone with adjacent dura thickening. R/O bony metastases.
• 2024-04-17 CT - chest
  • Indication: right parotid cancer s/p parotidectomy and right modified radical neck dissection on 2022/07/15, pT3N3bM0, stage IVB
  • Findings - Comparison was made with CT on 2023/9/8
    • Lungs: moderate, bilateral, upper lobes predominant, centrilobular emphysema, in the lungs.
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine. no interval change of a tiny calcification in RUL and another tiny noncalcified nodule at anterior LUL.
      • posterior subsegmental atelectasis of RLL.
    • Pleura: mild to moderate Rt-sided effusion. minimal left effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: increase in size and number of enlarged Rt axillary lymph node up to 33mm.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: two hypervascular tumors in left hepatic lobes up to 2cm. s/p double (J”) left ureteral catheter inserted. hyperplasia of left adrenal gland, and a 13mm nodule at base.
      • unremarkable of the GB, spleen, pancreas, and Rt kidney. no enlarged lymph node. enlarged prostate.
      • anterior and lateral wall thickening of the urinary bladder?
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • Visualized bones: pathological compression fracture of T12 vertebral body. area of blastic change in multiple vertebrae.
      • a small blastic change in upper sternum. mixed lytic and blastic change in many ribs.
  • Impression:
    • right parotid cancer s/p op with lung?, bones, and Rt axillary LN metastases, in progression of Rt axillary LNs metastasis compared with CT on 2023/09/08.
• 2024-04-16 MRI - T-spine
  • Indication: Salivary duct carcinoma of right parotid with lymph node metastasis status post right parotidectomyand right modified radical neck dissection on 2022/07/15, pT3N3bM0, stage IVB
  • Thoraco-lumbar spine MRI without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • Multiple bony lesions with T1-hypointensity, mild T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement involving every vertebral boy of T-, L spine. C/W bony metastases.
    • Body collapse of T12.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement in the spine.
    • Correlation with previous imaging study for comparison is suggested.
• 2024-02-06 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases.
• 2024-02-06 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 28 dB HL, normal to moderately severe SNHL
    • L’t : 100 dB HL, severe to profound SNHL.
• 2024-01-26 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Skin, chest, skin biopsy — salivary ductal carcinoma, metastatic
  • Microscopically, it shows metastatic salivary ductal carcinoma composed of invaive tumor nests with ductal differentiation and nuclear atypia with mitotic activity.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals AR (+) andGATA3 (+) at tumor.
• 2024-01-09 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 29 dB HL, normal to moderately severe SNHL
    • L’t : 73 dB HL, moderately severe to severe SNHL.
• 2024-01-08 MRI - T-spine
  • History
    • Right parotid tumor with neck LAP status post right parotidectomy and right MRND on 2022-07-15. (pT3N3bM0, stage IVB)
    • patho: Salivary duct carcinoma, pT3N3b; primary tumor close margin ＜0.1cm, PNI+, LVI +; LN 25/45, ENN +
    • post-op CCRT since 2022/08/15 to 2022/09/26
    • 20240103: For 2nd opinion of left temporal meningioma? and or T2 vertebrae pathologic fracture; left hearing loss; high pitch tinnitus; left cata(+)
  • Without- and with-contrast MRI of thoracic spine reveal:
    • Numerous bony lesions with T1-hypointensity, mild T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement involving every vertebral boy of T-, L- and S-spine. C/W bony metastases.
    • Compression fracture of T12 vertebral body also noted.
    • No intramedullary lesion.
  • IMP:
    • Bony metastases involving T-L-S spine.
• 2024-01-02 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 29 dB HL; LE 66 dB HL.
    • RE normal to moderately severe SNHL.
    • LE moderate to severe SNHL.
  • Tinnitus (+)
• 2023-12-25 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings: comparison: 2023/09/19 MRI
    • Post operative appearance in or at the area of right parotid gland, no focal mass or nodule. -No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck. -Bone destruction at T2 body, metastasis? -After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor. -Right mandibular condylar head osteonecrosis? with well post contrast enhancement, also was noted on 2023/09/19 MRI, seems stationary. -Decreased pneumontization of the bilateral mastoid air cells indicating chronic mastoiditis. -A left temporal fossa, dural-based mass, meningioma? or metastasis.
  • IMP:
    • Post right parotidectomy, no local tumor recurrence. No neck LAP
    • R/O T2 metastasis
    • Left temporal bone metastasis or meningioma?
• 2023-12-25 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 28 dB HL; LE 58 dB HL.
    • RE normal to moderately severe SNHL.
    • LE moderate to moderately severe SNHL.
• 2023-12-18 Ear Nose Throat Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type A.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 30 dB HL; LE 55 dB HL.
      • RE normal to moderately severe SNHL.
      • LE moderate to moderately severe SNHL.
• 2023-09-19 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings:
    • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2023/04/14.
    • Known a case of right parotid gland cancer S/P operation and right neck dissection. No recurrent tumor within right parotid space.
    • Bilateral otitis media.
    • Bilateral mastoiditis.
    • Paranasal sinusitis.
    • Bone marrow signal change with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement at left petrous bone with adjacent dura thickening. R/O bony metastases.
• 2023-09-08 CT - chest
  • Findings: Comparison was made with CT on 2023/3/23
    • Lungs: moderate, bilateral, upper lobes predominant, centrilobular emphysema in the lungs.
      • minimal fibrosis in paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine. small metastatic lung nodules in LUL and RUL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN. small pericardial effusion.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: enlarged RT axillary lymph node 19mm.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: two hypervascular tumors in left hepatic lobes up to 2cm.
      • anterior and lateral wall thickening of the urinary bladder.
      • enlarged prostate.
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • Visualized bones: pathological compression fracture of T12 vertebral body. area of blastic change in multiple vertebrae.
      • a small blastic change in upper sternum. mixed lytic and blastic change in many ribs.
  • Impression:
    • right parotid cancer s/p operation with lung, bones, and Rt axillary LN metastases, in regression of Rt axillary LN metastasis compared with CT on 2023/03/23.
    • hepatic hemangiomas or metastasis.
• 2023-07-07 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (68 - 21) / 68 = 69.12%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 68
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Grade 1 LV diastolic dysfunction
    • Mild MR, TR
• 2023-07-04 CT - orbits
  • Findings:
    • Plaque-like mass lesion over left temporal fossa, causing permeation of left fronto-temporo-sphenoid bones. Homogeneous enhancement of this tumor. DDx: meningioma with malignant change or metastatic lesion.
    • Paranasal sinusitis.
• 2023-06-09 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-10657
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-05-30 Patho - lymphnode biopsy (Y1)
  • Right axillary lymph node, sono-guided biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, metastatic
    • NOTE: Correlation with image study and clinical findings is recommneded.
  • Microscopically, it shows invasive carcinoma composed of invaive tumor nests with ductal differentiation, stromal fibrosis and nuclear atypai with mitotic activity.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals SOX10(-), CK5/6(-), GATA3(+), TRPS1(+), ER: negative, PR: negative, Her2/neu: positive (3+), Ki-67 index: 70%.
• 2023-05-22 PET
  • Compared with the previous study on 2022-07-13, most of old glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right parotid gland and in the right cervical and SCF lymph nodes disappear or come to less evident, suggesting response to therapy. However, there are multiple new nodular lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right SCF, left neck and left SCF, highly suspected recurrent tumor with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right axillary lymph nodes and in bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, highly suspected cancer with distant lymph nodes metastases, suggesting biopsy (right axillary lymph node) for investigation.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right upper lung, right lobe of the liver, and skeleton including skull, left part of the maxilla, sternum, both rib cages, left scapula, several C-, T- and L-spine, sacrum, bilateral pevic bones, and femurs, highly suspected cancer with lung, liver and bone metastases.
    
  • Right parotid cancer s/p treatment, with tumor recurrence and multiple distant metastases, rcTxN2-3M1, stage IVC (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-05-11 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings:
    • Facial NCV (ENOG): 22.7 % L/R amplitude ratio
    • delayed latency in bilateral facial nerve.
    • The blink reflex shows absence of R1 & ipsilateral R2 wave latency & contralateral R2 wave latency when stimulated with L trigeminal nerve.
  • Conclusion
    • These findings suggest left peripheral facial neuropathy & Complete left trigeminal lesion.
    • Advise clinical correlation.
• 2023-04-14 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Neck MRI without/with Gadolinium-based contrast enhancement shows:
    • Post-operation change with absence of right parotid gland and presence of soft tissue enhancement (granulation tissue?), stationary.
    • Mottled T2-hyperintensity effusion filling in right mastoid air cells, indicating mastoiditis.
    • Post-operation change at right submandibular space and neck due to lymph node dissection.
    • Bone marrow signal change with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and faint enhancement at medial part of right clavicle, stationary. Etiology to be determined.
  • Impression:
    • Compatible with right parotid cancer s/p operation without evidence of residual or recurrent tumor. No cervical lymphadenopathy.
    • Right medial clavicular bone marrow lesion, stationary, etiology to be determined. Suggest follow-up.
    • Right mastoiditis.
• 2023-03-23 CT - chest
  • Imp:
    • COPD.
    • No evidence of metastatic lesion in the study
• 2023-02-23 Patho - bone fragment (non pathologic fracture)
  • Bone, right clavicular, CT-guide biopsy — No evidence of malignant tumor
    • NOTE: Correlation of imgae study and clinical findings is recommended.
  • Microscopically, it shows mature bone and chronoid tissues. There is no evidence of malignant tumor.
  • Immunohistochemical stain of CK is negative.
• 2022-12-28 CT - chest
  • extensive emphysema and no lung npdule.
• 2022-12-13 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the proximal portion of the right clavicle and adjacent right sternoclavicular junction. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? bone tumor? other nature?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the lower T-spine and some L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2022-11-16 MRI - nasopharynx
  • C/W right parotid cancer s/p oepration without evidence of residual or recurrent tumor. Right medial clavicular lesion (24 mm). Suggest follow-up.
• 2022-09-02 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2022-07-21 CT - abdomen
  • Left liver hemangioma (2.2cm).
  • Left renal cyst (1.3cm).
• 2022-07-19 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis
    • Possible liver lesion, S2
    • Gall stone
  • Suggestion:
    • 4 phase CT or dynamic MRI study
• 2022-07-18 Patho - salivary gland resection
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Parotid gland, right, total parotidectomy — Salivary duct carcinoma
    • Lymph nodes, righ neck, modified radical neck dissection — Metastatic carcinoma (25/45)
    • Pathology stage: pT3N3b; Stage IVB if cM0
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Surgical Procedure(s): Total parotidectomy + right modified radical neck dissection
    • Specimen Type:
      • Main location: Parotid gland, right
      • Lymph node dissection: Yes, including right level Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, Vb, and Va
    • Specimen Integrity: intact
    • Specimen Size: 6.2 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm
    • Tumor Site: Parotid gland; Laterality: right
    • Tumor Focality: Single focus
    • Tumor Size: 5.5 x 4.0 x 3.2 cm
    • Gross Tumor Extension: Tumor invades adjacent soft tissue
      • Representative parts are taken for section and labeled: A1= tumor + superior margin, A2= tumor + inferior matgin, A3= tumor + anterior margin, A4= tumor + posterior margin, A5-A9= tumor, A10= LNs, B1-B2= parotid gland of deep + external jugular vein, C= parotid tissue of deep, D= level Ia, E1-E2= level Ib, F1-F3= LN level II, G1-G2= level III, H1-H2= level IV, I1-I2= level Vb, J1-J2= level Va. F2022-00327FSA and A= right neck lymph node, FSB1= inferior deep lobe and superior deep lobe, FSB2= posterior deep lobe and deep lobe lymph node.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histologic Type: Salivary duct carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade: High grade
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: Tumor invades adjacent skeletal muscle
    • Margins: Margins free, Distance from closest margin: < 0.1 cm
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: Present
    • Perineural Invasion: Present
    • Neck Lymph Nodes: Metastatic carcinoma (25/45)
    • Ipsilateral:
      • Number of LN examined: 1 (level Ia), 3 (level Ib), 9 (level II), 6 (level III), 13 (level IV), 7 (level Vb), 4 (level Va)
      • Number of LN metastasis: 0 (level Ia), 3 (level Ib), 8 (level II), 5 (level III), 1 (level IV), 2 (level Vb), 4 (level Va)
      • Greatest dimension of metastatic focus: 2.2 cm
      • Extranodal Extension: Present
      • Specimen received for frozen section, labeled “neck lymph node”: Metastatic carcinoma (1/1)
      • Specimen received for frozen section, labeled “deep lobe lymph node”: metastatic carcinoma (1/1)
    • Surgical margins received for frozen section, including “inferior deep lobe” and superficial deep lobe”: involved by carcinoma
    • Surgical margin received for frozen section and labeled “posterior deep lobe”: Free of carcinoma
    • Specimen labeled “external jugular vein and parotid tissue of deep”: Involved by carcinoma and jugular vein is free but surrounded by tumor cells
    • Specimen labeled “parotid tissue of deep”: Free
    • IHC: Androgen receptor(+), HER2/neu(positive, score=3+)
• 2022-07-15 Frozen Section
  • Lymph node, neck, right, frozen section — Malignant (metastatic carcinoma)
  • Inferior deep lobe, right, frozen section — Involved by carcinoma
  • Superior deep lobe, right, frozen section — Involved by carcinoma
  • Posterior deep lobe, right, frozen section — Free of carcinoma
  • Deep lobe lymph node, right, frozen section — Metastatic carcinoma
• 2022-07-13 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right parotid gland, highly suspected right parotid gland cancer, suggesting biopsy for investigation.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right cervical levels II-V lymph nodes and in a right SCF lymph node, highly suspected cancer with regional lymph nodes involvement, suggesting biopsy for investigation also.
  • Probably reactive nodes in bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes.
  • Right parotid cancer (if proved), cTxN2bM0, stage IVA (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2022-07-07 CT - neck
  • Marked enlargement of right parotid gland with one large microlobulated mass lesion (3.2cm), showing avid enhancement. Suggest tissue proof to rule out malignancy.
  • Multiple variable-sized enlarged nodes over right level II and III of neck. May be malignant nodes. Suggest tissue proof.
• 2022-07-05 SONO - head and neck soft tissue
  • Clinical Impression/Intent: R paroti tumor with multiple LAPs, suspect malignancy
  • Salivary Gland: 2.273.56 R heterogenous hypoechoic parotid tumor, multiple LAPs hypoechoic, round shape, without hilum at L level Ib (1.241.26cm), L level II-III (0.60.91, 0.660.91), L level V (1.24*1.42cm)

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-15 ~ 2024-05-09 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, progression lower back pain was noted, after last time chemotherapy. Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 1# PO Q6H for pain control.
    • Arranged Nasopharynx MRI on 2024/04/18 showed Known a case of right parotid gland cancer S/P operation and right neck dissection. No recurrent tumor within right parotid space; multiple enhancing lesions over left putamen, right thalamus, left temporal lobe and both cerebellar lobes. Favor metastatic lesions; bone marrow signal change with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement at left petrous bone with adjacent dura thickening. R/O bony metastases.
    • T-spine MRI on 2024/04/16 showed multiple bony lesions with T1-hypointensity, mild T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement involving every vertebral boy of T-, L spine. C/W bony metastases; body collapse of T12. after IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement in the spine.
    • Chest CT on 2024/04/17 showed right parotid cancer s/p op with lung?, bones, and Rt axillary LN metastases, in progression of Rt axillary LNs metastasis compared with CT on 2023/09/08. After explain and discussion, prescription with Casodex 50mg/tab 1# PO QD (self paid) for cancer treatment since 2024/04/19~.
    • Follow up Brain MRI on 2024/04/20 showed Multiple enhancing mass or nodular lesions over left putamen, right thalamus, and both cerebral hemispheres and cerebelli and left frontal skull, favor metastases.
    • Consult Radiation Oncology for brain metastasis, suggested brain metastasis for 3960cGy/12 fx (sparring bilateral hippocampi if feasible). CT simulation on 2024/04/23, start on 2024/04/25~5/12.
    • ULSTOP F.C 20mg/tab 1# PO BID and prescribe oral Steroid for prevention of IICP.
    • Hypothyroidism was treated Eltroxin 50mcg/tab 2# PO QDAC.
    • For chemotherapy, Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC was given for AntiHBc (+).
    • Patient tolerated the radiotherapy without IICP sign.
    • With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/05/09 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Casodex (bicalutamide 50mg) 1# QD
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5m) 1# QD 2D
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5m) 0.5# QD 3D
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 2# QDAC
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 0.5# QD
    • Kentamin (Vit B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# BID
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNQ6H if VAS > 3
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Zulitor (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN
• 2024-02-26 ~ 2024-03-07 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Salivary duct carcinoma of right parotid with lymph node metastasis status post right parotidectomyand right modified radical neck dissection on 2022/07/15, pT3N3bM0, stage IVB, status post concurrent chemoradiotherapy, with tumor recurrence and multiple distant metastases, rcTxN2-3M1, stage IVC, ER(+), PR(+), Her2/neu: positive (3+), Ki-67 inedex: 70%. status post taxol (paclitaxel 80mg/m2, self-payment) 120mg on 2024/02/28(C1D1), Due to Leukopenia thus decrease to 90mg on 2024/03/06(C1D8).
    • Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
    • Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • Bell’s palsy
  • CC
    • For Pamisol, consult dentist, C/T or H/T
  • Present illness
    • This 66-year-old man has history of hypothyroidism for 4 years under regular medication control. Right parotid cancer with lymph node metastasis status post right parotidectomyand right modified radical neck dissection on 2022-07-15. (pT3N3bM0, stage IVB).
    • Tracing back the past history, the patient had a right infra-auricular mass noted for over 10 years. The mass was small initially, but it enlarged since 2022/01, especially in recent since 2022/03. The patient was referred from local clinic. At our ENT OPD, physical examination revealed right parotid hard tumor 43cm in size, right lymphadenopathy 1 1cm in size at right neck level III, 1.5*1.5cm lymphadenopathy at right supraclavicular fossa.
    • We arranged neck sono which revealed right heterogenous hypoechoic parotid tumor, multiple round-shaped hypoechoic LAPs without hilum at right neck level Ib, level II-III and level V. We arranged neck CT on 2022-07-07 which revealed enlargement of right parotid gland with one large microlobulated mass lesion (3.2cm), multiple variable-sized enlarged nodes over right level II and III of neck. Under the impression of right parotid tumor with right neck lymphadenopathy suspected malignancy, surgery of right parotidectomy and right neck dissection were suggested.
    • He underwent the operation of right total parotidectomy and right modified radical neck dissection on 2022/07/15, pathology reveled right parotid cancer with right neck matastasis , pT3N3bM0, stage IVB. Abdominal sono was arranged for cancer work up, revealed possible S2 liver lesion and gall stone. The tri-phase abdominal CT on 2022/07/23 revealed left liver hemangioma (2.2cm) and left renal cyst (1.3cm).
    • After teeth extraction, he received adjuvant CCRT to R’t parotid tumor bed and neck lymphatics for 6600cGy/33 fx for locoregional control, from 2022/08/15 to 2022/09/28, and weekly cisplatin from 2022/08/18 to 2022/09/28. He left facial palsy was noted in 2023/04/19.
    • Follow up Nasopharyax MRI on 2023/04/14 showed 1. Compatible with right parotid cancer s/p operation without evidence of residual or recurrent tumor. No cervical lymphadenopathy, 2. Right medial clavicular bone marrow lesion, stationary, etiology to be determined. Suggest follow-up, 3. Right mastoiditis.
    • Follow up Whole bady PET scan 2023/05/22 showed
      • Compared with the previous study on 2022/07/13, most of old glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right parotid gland and in the right cervical and SCF lymph nodes disappear or come to less evident, suggesting response to therapy. However, there are multiple new nodular lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right SCF, left neck and left SCF, highly suspected recurrent tumor with regional lymph nodes metastases.
      • Increased FDG uptake in the right axillary lymph nodes and in bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, highly suspected cancer with distant lymph nodes metastases, suggesting biopsy (right axillary lymph node) for investigation.
      • Increased FDG uptake in the right upper lung, right lobe of the liver, and skeleton including skull, left part of the maxilla, sternum, both rib cages, left scapula, several C-, T- and L-spine, sacrum, bilateral pevic bones, and femurs, highly suspected cancer with lung, liver and bone metastases.
      • Right parotid cancer s/p treatment, with tumor recurrence and multiple distant metastases, rcTxN2-3M1, stage IVC (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
    • Then, sonoguided biopsy of right axillary LN noted by PET-CT and CT scan on 2023/05/30, pathology showed right axillary lymph node, sono-guided biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, metastatic . IHC stain — ER: negative, PR: negative, Her2/neu: positive (3+), Ki-67 inedex: 70%.
    • Chemotherapy with AC on 2023/07/10(C1), on 2023/07/26(C2), s/p EC * 6 from 2023-08-24 to 2023-12-05.
    • RT to skin carcinomatosis for 3300cGy/10 fx for symptom control since 2024/02/19.
    • This time, he was admitted for Pamisol, consult dentist, C/T or H/T.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Kept radiotherapy to skin carcinomatosis for 3300cGy/10 fx for symptom control 2/19 to 3/4.
    • For Pamisol, consult dentist and 1. maintain oral hygiene 2. well inform risk of osteonecrosis of jaw due to either radiation or medication-related.
    • Discuss with family of C/T or H/T, waiting for patient insurance amount and suggest: 1. taxotere 2. taxol 3. gemzar 4. navelbine 5. casodex, after discuss they choose “taxol”. The chemotherapy with taxol (paclitaxel 80mg/m2) was done smoothly on 2024/02/28(C1D1).
    • Hydration with N/S 500ML IVD BID. Pain control with tramacet 1# tid.
    • AntiHBc postive with baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# qdac.
    • Hypothyroidism with eltroxin 50mcg/tab 2# qdac.
    • Recheck laboratory on 3/5 and WBC 2010uL, HB 8.4mg/dl, ANC 1449uL, Creatinine 1.34mg/dl.
    • The chemotherapy with taxol(paclitaxel 80mg/m2) was done smoothly on 2024/03/06(C1D8).
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/03/07 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# BID
    • Zulitor (paitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID
    • Eltroxin (levothyroxine 50ug) 2# QDAC
• 2024-02-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • Arrange admission for
      • Anti-HER2 with C/T (breast cancer regimen: taxotere or taxol or gemcitabine or navelbine or PFL, etc)
      • Androgen blocker due to AR (+) e.g., Casodex
      • Consult Dentist for Pamisol (pamidronate)

[consultation]

• 2024-04-19 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • This time, R/O disease progression, arranged work-up. MRI :
      • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2023/12/25.
      • Known a case of right parotid gland cancer S/P operation and right neck dissection. No recurrent tumor within right parotid space.
      • Multiple enhancing lesions over left putamen, right thalamus, left temporal lobe and both cerebellar lobes. Favor metastatic lesions.
      • Bone marrow signal change with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement at left petrous bone with adjacent dura thickening. R/O bony metastases.
    • Plan: Brain MRI arrange on 2024/04/20.
    • For brain metastasis, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • This 66 /O male is a case of
      • Right parotid cancer with lymph node metastasis status post right parotidectomy and right modified radical neck dissection on 2022-7-15. (pT3N3bM0, stage IVB)
      • Hypothyroidism.
    • s/p adjuvant CCRT on 2022/09/28.
    • Relapse with neck LAPs, lung, liver and bone metastases s/p C/T with EC x 6, 2023/08/24 to 12/05, with disease progression;
    • s/p RT to T6-L1 spines for 3000cGy/10 fx since 2024/01/18 to 01/31; to left skull base to skull for 4200cGy/14 fx since 2024/01/18 to 02/06;
    • RT to skin carcinomatosis for 3300cGy/10 fx for symptom control since 2024/02/19 to 2024/03/04;
    • Under chemotherapy with taxol (paclitaxel 80mg/m2) from 2024/02/28(C1D1), 2024/03/06(C1D8); leukopenia thus decrease to 60mg/m2 on 2024/03/06(C1D8), 2024/03/23(C2D1), 2024/04/01(C2D8).
    • ENT MRI on 2024/04/18: Known a case of right parotid gland cancer S/P operation and right neck dissection. No recurrent tumor within right parotid space. Multiple enhancing lesions over left putamen, right thalamus, left temporal lobe and both cerebellar lobes. Favor metastatic lesions. Bone marrow signal change with T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and heterogeneous enhancement at left petrous bone with adjacent dura thickening. R/I bony metastases. Imp Multiple brain metastasis and left petrous bone metastasis.
    • Brain MRI is arrange on 2024/04/20.
    • Plan:
      • I suggested RT to brain metastasis for 3960cGy/12 fx (sparring bilateral hippocampi if feasible).
      • CT simulation on 4/23 14:30 (will be moved forward if someone cancels).
      • Possible radiation dermatitis, hair loss & IICP are told to him and his wife.
      • Please prescribe oral dexamethasone 4mg 1# QD at least for prevention of IICP; BID or increase dose may be needed during brain RT. Thanks!
• 2024-03-28 Urology
  • Q
    • for Left moderate hydronephrosis by Kidney sono on 2024/03/26
  • A
    • Marked progression of left hydronephrosis is found ( if compare with 2024/01 MRI)
    • Due to elevated creatinine level (accompany with CEA CA 199 rising), tumor stent may be inserted.
    • I will explain to him today (03/28) Operation may be arranged on 03/29.
  • A 2024-03-28 09:46:20
    • 03/28 09:45 I had explained to him on pros and cons of tumor stent insertion. He decided to discuss after family member come
  • A 2024-03-28 14:18:42
    • After explaining the benefit of procedure (renal function improvement) and side effect(frequency urgency), they want more time to think and was upset on general malaise since 2023 December
• 2024-03-05 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • for Cata follow up
  • A
    • VA OD 0.1 OS 0.2 PT 19/16mmHg
      • tear meniscus thinning
      • K: clear AC: deep Lens: NS+++
    • well explain the blurred vision due to cataract
    • Dx:
      • dry eye (OU)
      • cataracat (OU)
    • Rx:
      • OSMD 1gtt (OU) qid
      • Dura tear oint (OS) qhs
• 2024-02-26 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Q
    • for assessment pre-Pamisol (pamidronate)
    • This 66-year-old man has history of hypothyroidism for 4 years under regular medication control. The patient had a right infra-auricular mass noted for over 10 years. The mass was small initially, but it enlarged since 2022/01, especially in recent since 2022/03. The patient was referred from local clinic.
      • At our ENT OPD, physical examination revealed right parotid hard tumor 43cm in size, right lymphadenopathy 1 1cm in size at right neck level III, 1.5*1.5cm lymphadenopathy at right supraclavicular fossa.
      • We arranged neck sono which revealed right heterogenous hypoechoic parotid tumor, multiple round-shaped hypoechoic LAPs without hilum at right neck level Ib, level II-III and level V. We arranged neck CT on 2022-07-07 which revealed enlargement of right parotid gland with one large microlobulated mass lesion (3.2cm), multiple variable-sized enlarged nodes over right level II and III of neck.
      • Under the impression of right parotid tumor with right neck lymphadenopathy suspected malignancy, surgery of right parotidectomy and right neck dissection were suggested.
      • He underwent the operation of right total parotidectomy and right modified radical neck dissection on 2022/07/15, pathology reveled right parotid cancer with right neck matastasis , pT3N3bM0, stage IVB.
      • Abdominal sono was arranged for cancer work up, revealed possible S2 liver lesion and gall stone.
      • The tri-phase abdominal CT on 2022/07/23 revealed left liver hemangioma (2.2cm) and left renal cyst (1.3cm).
      • After teeth extraction, he received adjuvant CCRT to R’t parotid tumor bed and neck lymphatics for 6600cGy/33 fx for locoregional control, from 2022/08/15 to 2022/09/28, and weekly cisplatin from 2022/08/18 to 2022/09/28.
      • He left facial palsy was noted in 2023/04/19.
      • Follow up Nasopharyax MRI on 2023/04/14 showed
        • Compatible with right parotid cancer s/p operation without evidence of residual or recurrent tumor. No cervical lymphadenopathy.
        • Right medial clavicular bone marrow lesion, stationary, etiology to be determined. Suggest follow-up.
        • Right mastoiditis.
      • Follow up Whole bady PET scan 2023/05/22 showed
        • Compared with the previous study on 2022/07/13, most of old glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the right parotid gland and in the right cervical and SCF lymph nodes disappear or come to less evident, suggesting response to therapy. However, there are multiple new nodular lesions of increased FDG uptake in the right SCF, left neck and left SCF, highly suspected recurrent tumor with regional lymph nodes metastases.
        • Increased FDG uptake in the right axillary lymph nodes and in bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, highly suspected cancer with distant lymph nodes metastases, suggesting biopsy (right axillary lymph node) for investigation.
        • Increased FDG uptake in the right upper lung, right lobe of the liver, and skeleton including skull, left part of the maxilla, sternum, both rib cages, left scapula, several C-, T- and L-spine, sacrum, bilateral pevic bones, and femurs, highly suspected cancer with lung, liver and bone metastases.
        • Right parotid cancer s/p treatment, with tumor recurrence and multiple distant metastases, rcTxN2-3M1, stage IVC (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
      • Then, sonoguided biopsy of right axillary LN noted by PET-CT and CT scan on 2023/05/30, pathology showed right axillary lymph node, sono-guided biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, metastatic. IHC stain — ER: negative, PR: negative, Her2/neu: positive (3+), Ki-67 inedex: 70%.
      • Chemotherapy with AC on 2023/07/10(C1), on 2023/07/26(C2), s/p EC * 4 from 2023-08-24 to 2023-11-07.
      • This time, he was admitted for palliative chemotherapy.        
  • A
    • Considering the ongoing palliative radiation on the tumor site, dental extraction of remaining hopless teeth is disencouraged
    • plan:
      • maintain oral hygiene
      • well inform risk of osteonecrosis of jaw due to either radiation or medication-related
    • thank you for your consultation

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-01 - paclitaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 300mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-23 - paclitaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 300mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-06 - paclitaxel 60mg/m2 90mg NS 300mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-28 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 120mg NS 300mL 3hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-07 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 150mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr (EC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-04 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 150mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr (EC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-20 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 150mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr (EC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-24 - epirubicin 90mg/m2 150mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr (EC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-27 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-10 - doxorubicin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 100mL 30min + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-28 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-23 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-16 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2022-09-02 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-26 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2022-08-19 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 75mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL 2hr (Y-sited CDDP) (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • betamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-06-14

[decline in liver and kidney function; managing AKI and hyperuricemia; Euricon and hydration requirements]

The patient’s liver and kidney function appear to be declining, as evidenced by increasing bilirubin levels and decreasing eGFR, with AKI confirmed by an increase in serum creatinine by ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours, meeting the KDIGO guidelines for AKI.

• 2024-06-13 Bilirubin total 2.16 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-11 Bilirubin total 1.75 mg/dL
  

• 2024-05-06 Bilirubin total 0.88 mg/dL

• 2024-06-13 Creatinine 2.03 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-11 Creatinine 1.69 mg/dL

• 2024-06-13 eGFR 35.10 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-06-11 eGFR 43.37 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-05-15 eGFR 65.01 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2024-05-06 eGFR 73.49 ml/min/1.73m^2

Euricon (benzbromarone) has been prescribed for hyperuricemia. When taking this drug, it is important to drink plenty of water to help excrete uric acid in the urine. However, if the patient has decreased urine output, this medication may not be suitable, and its use is not recommended for patients with an eGFR <30 mL/minute (EULAR Richette 2017). As an alternative, Feburic (febuxostat) is recommended, with the dose limited to 40 mg daily for patients with a CrCl of 15-29 mL/min according to the package insert.

• 2024-06-11 Uric Acid 8.2 mg/dL

[evaluating treatment options for edema and hyperbilirubinemia]

Given the patient’s 3+ pitting edema in the limbs and worsening hyperbilirubinemia, considering the administration of furosemide and Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) may be appropriate if there are no contraindications.

2024-03-25

[renal function decline: Zulitor adjusted, caution advised for Pamisol]

The patient’s serum creatinine levels remained around 1mg/dL from 2023-11 to 2024-01. However, starting from 2024-02, the levels increased to approximately 1.5mg/dL, with the latest eGFR being 47. Consequently, the dosage of Zulitor (pitavastatin) has been adjusted in accordance with the patient’s renal function status.

• 2024-03-22 eGFR 47.56 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2024-03-22 Creatinine 1.56 mg/dL
  
• 2024-03-14 Creatinine 1.72 mg/dL
  
• 2024-03-05 Creatinine 1.34 mg/dL
  
• 2024-02-26 Creatinine 1.69 mg/dL
  
• 2024-01-03 Creatinine 0.95 mg/dL
  
• 2023-12-04 Creatinine 1.06 mg/dL
  
• 2023-11-06 Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL

If there are plans to use Pamisol (pamidronate) for the patient, it’s important to maintain good renal function, as Pamisol is not recommended for patients with osteolytic bone metastases if their CrCl < 30 mL/minute or their SCr > mg/dL.

701510462

240614

[lab data]

• 2024-02-22 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2024-02-22 Anti-HBc Value 8.27 S/CO
  
• 2024-02-22 Anti-HBs 0.64 mIU/mL
  
• 2024-02-22 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2024-02-22 Anti-HCV Value 0.12 S/CO
  
• 2024-02-22 HBsAg Reactive
  
• 2024-02-22 HBsAg Value 4354.14 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-28 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Gastric cancer
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Gastric cancer s/p operation. Some LNs (up to 12mm) at mesentery and paraaortic region.
    • A hypodense nodule (2.9cm) at right kidney.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary and visceral arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
    • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
  • IMP:
    • Gastric cancer s/p operation. Some LNs (up to 12mm) at mesentery and paraaortic region.
    • A hypodense nodule (2.9cm) at right kidney r/o cyst.
• 2024-03-05 SONO - nephrology
  • Chronic parenchymal renal disease
  • Single renal cyst, right kidney
• 2024-02-08 CTA - brain + CTP
  • Indication: l’t side weakness and slurred speech. poor intake recently.
  • Without contrast helical Head CT - 4mm thickness in each slice from the axial and saggital projections showed
    • unremarkable change in the Intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • unremarkable change in the brain parenchyma
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
    • nodular lesions in the bilateral thyroid gland.
    • artherosclerotic change at the bilateral distal VAs and bilateral cavernous ICAs. Moderate stenosis at the right proximal ICA was noted.
    • CBF less than 30%: 0 ml; Tmax more than 6sec: 0ml.
  • IMP:
    • moderate stenosis at the right proximal ICA.
• 2024-01-16 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, subcardial area, total gastrectomy — moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma
    • Lymph node, LN 1, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, LN 2, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, LN 3, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, LN 4, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, LN 5, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, LN 6, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, LN 7,8,9,11,12, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, LN10, dissection— negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, total gastrectomy— negative for malignancy
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT3N0 (if cM0); AJCC prognostic stage IIA
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure:
      • Open total gastrectomy
    • Specimen size:
      • Stomach: lesser cutvature: 12 cm; greater curvature: 19 cm
      • Omentum: 55x 12x 2 cm
    • Tumor Site:
      • High body, lesser curvature
    • Tumor Size: 2 x 2 cm
    • Gross configuration
      • For advanced carcinoma (Borrmann classification)
      • Type III: Ulcerated with poorly defined infiltrative margins
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-2:LN1, A3:LN2, A4-7:LN3, A8-10:LN4, A11:LN5, A12-13:LN6, A14-16:LN7,8,9,11,12, A17:LN10,A18:D-margin, A19:P-margin, A20-26:tumor and mucosa, A27:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:
      • Adenocarcinoma
      • Lauren classification of adenocarcinoma: Intestinal type
    • Histologic Grade:
      • G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension:
      • Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Radial margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: present
      
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • LN 1, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/8)
      • LN 2, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
      • LN 3, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/13)
      • LN 4, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/8)
      • LN 5, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
      • LN 6, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/8)
      • LN 7,8,9,11,12, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/18)
      • LN10, dissection — negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply)
        • m (multiple primary tumors) r (recurrent) y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT):
        • pT3: Tumor penetrates the subserosal connective tissue without invasion of the visceral peritoneum or adjacent structures
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN):
        • pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case)
        • Not applicable
    • Additional Pathologic Findings :
      • Intestinal metaplasia
    • Ancillary Studies: none
    • Comment(s): none
• 2024-01-12 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (89.6 - 32.5) / 89.6 = 63.73%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 63.7
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with no regional wall motion abnormality at resting state
    • Mild TR, trivial MR
    • Dilated LA; thick IVS and LVPW
    • Mild posterior mitral annulus calcification
• 2024-01-06 CT - abdomen
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III(Stage_value)
  • Without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Wall thickening of gastric body with perigastric fat stranding.
    • Enlarged regional lymph nodes.
    • Suboptimal study of the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys based on this plain CT study.
  • Impression
    • Gastric CA with subserosal penetration and lymph node metastasis
    • Suboptimal study based on this plain CT study
• 2024-01-05 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • GB sludge
    • Suspicious tiny gallbladder polyp
    • Renal cyst, right kidney
• 2024-01-03 EGD
  • Gastric ulcer, Forrest IIa, high body, LC side, s/p hemostasis with Argon plasma coagulation.
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
• 2024-01-02 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, high body, LC, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue infiltrated by irregular neoplastic glands with intestinal metplasia.
  • IHC stains: CK highlights infiltrative neoplastic glands. Her2/neu: negative (score = 1+).
• 2023-12-29 EGD
  • Gastric ulcer, Forrest IIa, high body, LC side, r/o malignancy, Borrmann type III, s/p biopsy
    
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
  • Superficial gastritis

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-20 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Prescription
    • B-Red (hydroxocobalamin 1mg/mL/amp) 1# Q1M
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
• 2024-01-10 ~ 2024-02-05 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen YanZhi
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma of high body, pT3N0(M0) stage IIA status post total gastrectomy with lymph node dissection on 2024/01/15. ECOG:1
    • Acute pancreatitis
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Tarry stool associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, which was diagnosed as gastric cancer for 1 week.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operation survey was done and no abnormality. Nutrition with TPN for pre-operation was also performed. Sugar with RI control and keep < 200mg/dl.
    • He received total gastrectomy with LN dissection was processed successfully on 2024/01/15. Postoperatively, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, albumin with lasix therapy, and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. Esophagelgraphy was performed which revealed no evidence of anastomosis leakage is found. Removed NG tube was done smoothly and try to introduced liquid diet with step by step and can tolerate well for semi-liquid diet. Much ascites via JP drainage was noted after operation, we add oral Aldactone support for ascites control. However, abdomen fullness with nausea and vomit intermittent were noted since 2024/01/24. Leukocytosis (WBC:15740) noted on 2024/01/25, then add antibiotic with Tapimycin support.
    • KUB was follow which showed no abnormaly bowel gas is found. So we keep NPO for 1 day, add nutrition with PPN then symptoms was improved on 2024/01/26. Try PG1 diet since 26 but persisted intermittent nausea with vomit still noted on 2024/01/27. So we keep NPO until to 2024/01/29.
    • Lab examination on 2024/01/29 also revealed pancreatitis (Amy:255, Lipase:845). On the result, keep clear liquid for 2 days, then symptoms improving. Try PG1 diet since 2024/01/30 until now without abdomen discomfort was complain. On 2/1-2/5, her diet shift to PG3 (2/1), also vomited 2 times on 2/1 (without blood or bile acid) and constipation for many days, relief with ST primperan; we checked KUB at the same day, which was showed no ileus nor other abdnormal finding.
    • On 2024/02/05, due to his general condition was stable, we removed his JP balls, dischared and followed up at OPD on 2024/02/08.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Spiron (spironolactone 25mg) 1# BID
    • Syntrend (carvedilol 25mg) 1# QD
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 1# QD
• 2023-12-29 ~ 2024-01-06 POMR Gastroenterology Xiao ZongXian
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric cancer, Borrmann type III, high body, LC side; cT3N2M0 stage IIIA
    • Hematemesis due to bleeding from the gastric cancer, post endoscopic hemostasis with argon plasma coagulation
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Acute kidney failure, unspecified
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Dizziness with cold sweating and hematemesis at 2023/12/29 midnight
  • Present illness
    • This 68-year-old male has past history of 1. Hypertension, 2. Type 2 DM, 3. CKD stage III, 4. GERD. This time, he was suffered from vomiting of bloody substance accompanied with dizziness and cold sweating at 2023/12/29 midnight. Tarry stool was noted thereafter. Thus, he was brought to our ER by EMT.
    • At ER, vital signs showed TPR: 35.4’C / 86bpm / 20bpm, BP 113/88 mmHg, Con’s E3V4M6, SpO2 97%. Serum data revealed anemia (Hb 8.9 g/dL) and impaired renal function. Blood transfusion was given to correct anemia. Chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly. There was no fever, shortness of breath or pedal pitting edema. He denied significant TOCC history.
    • Under the impression of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, he was admitted to GI ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arranged an emergent EGD for hematemesis with anemia, and it showed an active gastric ulcer, Forrest IIa, at the LC side of high body. Gastric cancer of Borrmann type III was suspected, and biopsy was done.
    • Endoscopic hemostasis with argon plasma coagulation was not done due to the high risk of bleeding with regard to the large exposed vessel on the ulcer base. Due to the high risk of rebleeding, he was transferred to MICU on 2023/12/29 for post-endoscopy monitoring. High-dose PPI treatment was maintained after the endoscopy. His hemodynamic status was stable in MICU, and he was transferred back to the ward on 2023/12/30.
    • He had stable conditions without signs of rebleeding in the following hospitalization days. The Hb levels remained stable. He underwent second-look endoscopy on 2024/01/03, and it revealed partial healing of the ulcer. Hemostasis with argon plasma coagulation was done at the residual stigma of recent hemorrhage (SRH) on the ulcer base. He started oral intake trial with clear liquid after the endoscopy, and then tried liquid diet on the next day.
    • The pathology of the endoscopic biopsy reported adenocarcinoma on 2024/01/04. Serum tumor marker profile was checked, revealing normal CEA level and mild elevation of CA19-9 (37.87 U/mL).
    • Abdominal echo and CT scan were performed for staging workup, and the radiologic staging was T3N2M0 stage IIIA. GS was consulted for the further surgical treatment of the gastric cancer. Due to the patient’s desire to go home, he was discharged on 2024/01/06, and was referred to the GS clinic for the surgical treatment of the gastric cancer.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# BIDAC

[surgical operation]

• 2024-01-15 - Op Method:
  • total gastrectomy with LN1-12a dissection
  • Finding:
    • 2.5 x 2.0 cm ulcerative mass at subcardial area cT3N2M0
    • 2.0 1.5cm submucosal tumor at ypper body posterior wall R/O GIST
    • peritoneal seeding-

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-13 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-28 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-05-08 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-17 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-01 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-11 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 115mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 700mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2000mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-06-14

[adjusted oxaliplatin dose in FOLFOX]

There appears to be a slow upward trend in serum creatinine. The oxaliplatin in the FOLFOX regimen has been reduced to 100 mg during this hospitalization. Oral potassium supplementation is being used for hypokalemia, and Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) is administered for reactive Anti-HBc (2024-02-22). No medication discrepancies were identified.

• 2024-06-13 Creatinine 1.96 mg/dL
  

• 2024-06-05 Creatinine 1.91 mg/dL
  

• 2024-05-27 Creatinine 1.88 mg/dL
  

• 2024-05-14 Creatinine 1.83 mg/dL
  

• 2024-05-09 Creatinine 1.47 mg/dL

• 2024-06-13 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L

2024-04-16

[consistent creatinine levels despite oxaliplatin, hydroxocobalamin effect on hemoglobin stability]

B-Red (hydroxocobalamin) was administered intermittently, approximately biweekly to monthly, stabilizing hemoglobin levels at around 10 ± 0.5 g/dL over the past two months without significant fluctuations.

Serum creatinine levels have consistently been maintained at approximately 1.5 mg/dL during this period, indicating no renal deterioration attributable to oxaliplatin.

Blood glucose levels were recorded at 250 and 184 mg/dL, slightly elevated but remain manageable.

2024-04-02

[reconciliation]

Oxaliplatin dosage adjustments are advised for patients with CrCl < 30. Given the lab results from 2024-04-01 showing eGFR > 50, there is currently no necessity for dosage modification.

2024-03-12

[FOLFOX begins for post-gastrectomy patient]

The patient was admitted on 2024-03-11 for his first session of FOLFOX therapy.

B-Red (hydroxocobalamin) was administered on 2024-03-12 for this post-gastrectomy patient. The active medication list currently includes only one antiglycemic agent, Dibose (acarbose). This follows the discontinuation of several medications: Amepiride (glimepiride), Forxiga (dapagliflozin), Crestor (rosuvastatin), and Sevikar (amlodipine, olmesartan). While there is no current elevated BP, the blood sugar readings of 263 mg/dL on 2024-03-11 and 229 mg/dL on 2024-03-12 could potentially benefit from further management.

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[lab data]

• 2024-05-20 HBsAg Nonreactive
  
• 2024-05-20 HBsAg Value 0.34 S/CO
  
• 2024-05-20 Anti-HBs 1.69 mIU/mL
  
• 2024-05-20 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2024-05-20 Anti-HCV Value 0.09 S/CO
  
• 2024-05-20 Anti-HBc Reactive
  
• 2024-05-20 Anti-HBc Value 5.27 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-22 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge

  • Pancreatic head? CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, compatible with recurrent gallbladder carcinoma
  • The specimen submitted consists of four tiny pieces of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled “mass lesion”, measuring up to 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of nests of columnar neoplastic cells, arranged in glandular and cribriform patterns, in fibrous stroma.
  • IHC shows: CK7(-), CK20(-), CDX2(-) and DPC-4(+). The finding is compatible with recurrent gallbladder carcinoma. Suggest clinic and imaging correlation.

• 2024-05-22 Patho - duodenum biopsy

  • Duodenal lesion, SDA to 2nd portion, biopsy — Ulcer

• 2024-05-21 PTCD (percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage)

• 2024-05-21 EGD

  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspect tumor invasion with ulcer, SDA to 2nd portion, s/p biopsy.
    • Duodenal ulcers, bulb, PW, SDA, and 2nd portion.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
    • Duodeanl ulcer scar with pseudodiverticulum
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Pursue CLO test and pathology report
    • PPI use

• 2024-05-21 SONO - abdomen

  • Diagnosis:
    • Suspected pancreatic head tumor
    • S/p choleyctectomy
    • CBD dilatation
    • IHD dilatation,bil
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image and CA-199,CEA
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed

• 2024-05-19 CT - abdomen

  • Findings
    • A mass lesion (8.2cm) in gallbladder fossa with pancreatic head involvement. Mass effect on IVC.
    • Dilatation of IHDs. s/p cholecystectomy.
  • Impression
    • c/w local recurrent gallbladder CA with biliary obstruction; DDx: periampullary tumor.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-19 ~ 2024-06-07 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gallbladder cancer, stage III post operation at Cathay General Hospital in 2023, with recurrent in 202405
    • Recurrent gallbladder cancer with obstructive jaundice and gastrointestinal tract and portal vein invasion
    • Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
    • Obstruction of bile duct
    • Anemia, unspecified
  • CC
    • Epigastric pain, vomiting 3 times, tarry stool and jaundice for 3 days.
  • Present illness
    • This 80 years old male with past history of HTN, gallbladder CA, stag3, s/p OP at Cathay General Hospital last year.
    • According to himself, he has been in total independent ADL.
    • This time, he has been sufferred from epigastric pain since three days ago, which was accompanied with vomiting 3 times, tarry stool and jaundice. He denied headache, dizziness, coffee ground, dysuria, or diarrhea.
    • On arrival, the vital signs were stable, E4V5M6, SpO2 97%. The PE showed icteric sclera, jaundice, epigastric tenderness. The labs showed normal white count with neutrophil predominant, elevated CRP/ ALT/ GGT/ ALP/ bilirubin, hyponatremia.
    • The abd. CT showed c/w local recurrent gallbladder CA with biliary obstruction, r/o periampullary tumor.
    • Under the impression of 1.) pancreatic head tumor, suspicious recurrenet GB cancer with obstructive jaundice and possible GI tract and portal vein invasion; 2.) UGI bleeding; 3.) GB cancer s/p OP in 2023. He was admitted for further treatments.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with IV fluid supplement and high dose PPI pump was given to correct favor tumor invastion related GI bleeding. Tumor markers and hepatic markers were all checked.
    • Upper GI endoscopy and abdominal sonography were all performed which revealed suspect tumor invasion with ulcer, SDA to 2nd portion, s/p biopsy on EGD; abdominal sonography showed CBD dilatation and IHD dilatation, bil. Explained this condition to his family, they understood and discussed with p’t and family about the possible treatment strategy: palliative C/T or R/T, or hospice care.
    • Radiologist was consulted for PTCD insertion and CT quiding biopsy. A 8 Fr pig-tail catheter was inserted into the biliary tree smoothly on 2024/05/21 and the CT quide biopsy was done on 2024/05/22 without complications. There was no fever nor abdominal pain found after procedure. Follow up hemogram, electrolyte and TBI that revealed Hb stable and hyperbilirubinemia improving (TBI down to 9.7 mg/dL).
    • Try soft diet since 2024/05/22 and he can tolerate it. High dose PPI pump was tapper to Q12H used.
    • Radiation Oncologist and Oncologist were all consulted due to pathology showed adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, compatible with recurrent gallbladder carcinoma.
    • Follow up blood test on 2024/05/27 that showed hyperbilirubinemia mproving (TBI down to 4.5 mg/dL). He was transfer to Oncology ward.
    • After Oncology ward, titration IV fluid support. Discuss with futher treamtment with family. Then consult family medicine for hospice combine care.
    • Anemia was noted, blood transfusion with LPRBC 2u on 2024/05/30, 2024/05/31, 2024/06/06. Waiting for arrange radiotherapy. There were no nausea, vomiting, SOB or chest pain. Only mild general malaise was mentioned and improved after bed rest and medical treatment.
    • Under the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024-06-07 and OPD follow was arranged.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# HS
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Pilian (cyproheptadine 4mg) 1# TID
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H

[MultiTeam]

• 2024-05-31 Multidisciplinary Team Recommendations - Palliative Care
  • Consultation Date: 2024-05-30
  • Response:
    • The co-care nurse and Dr. Xia from the Family Medicine Department visited the patient. The patient was in good spirits but hard of hearing. He reported occasional pain but no current pain. On 2024-05-27, the patient completed an advance directive for palliative care. The co-care nurse confirmed the patient’s wishes, which were: “Do everything possible to save me, but if it’s not possible, do not prolong my suffering,” and “In the end, I do not want intubation, chest compressions, or defibrillation.” The patient was not fully aware of his condition, thinking he was hospitalized for a stomach issue, though he was actually admitted (at Cathay Hospital) for gallbladder cancer surgery due to gallstones last year.
    • The co-care nurse explained the concept of palliative care to the patient’s son. The son mentioned that they hadn’t fully explained the patient’s condition to him to give him some hope. They decided to continue with the current treatment (radiotherapy) and consider palliative care if the situation worsens. They agreed to co-care palliative support for now and left the co-care nurse’s contact information for palliative-related inquiries.
    • Conclusion and Recommendation: Co-care palliative support.
    • Responder: Chen Hui
    • Response Date: 2024-05-30 16:21
  • Doctor’s Response:
    • Date: 2024-05-31 08:31
    • Doctor: Yang MuJun
    • Response: Acknowledged and will proceed as recommended.

==========

2024-06-14

[continuous decline in elevated bilirubin levels, potential need for intensive nutritional intervention]

Although bilirubin levels are still above the reference range, they have shown a continuous decline, with Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) currently in use. Baraclude (entecavir) is being appropriately administered following the 2024-05-20 lab results indicating reactive Anti-HBc.

• 2024-06-12 Bilirubin total 1.97 mg/dL

• 2024-06-06 Bilirubin total 2.20 mg/dL

• 2024-06-03 Bilirubin total 2.77 mg/dL

• 2024-05-30 Bilirubin total 3.44 mg/dL

• 2024-05-27 Bilirubin total 4.50 mg/dL

• 2024-05-22 Bilirubin total 9.70 mg/dL

• 2024-05-19 Bilirubin total 15.30 mg/dL

• 2024-06-12 Bilirubin direct 0.96 mg/dL

• 2024-06-06 Bilirubin direct 1.15 mg/dL

• 2024-05-30 Bilirubin direct 1.76 mg/dL

• 2024-05-19 Bilirubin direct 9.59 mg/dL

• 2024-06-12 DBI/TBI 48.73 %

• 2024-06-06 DBI/TBI 52.27 %

• 2024-05-30 DBI/TBI 51.16 %

• 2024-05-19 DBI/TBI 62.68 %

The patient’s weight has decreased from 49.4 kg on 2024-05-19 to 46.7 kg on 2024-06-13. Currently, the patient is receiving Bfluid amino acids supplementation and Megest (megestrol). If the weight loss continues, intensive nutritional intervention might be necessary.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-19 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 18 dB HL; LE 18 dB HL
  • RE WNL
  • LE normal to mild SNHL
• 2024-03-29 Patho - omentum biopsy (Y1)
  • DIAGNOSIS: Sigmoid colon serosa, laparoscopic biopsy — adenocarcinoma, seeding
  • Final diagnosis: High-grade serous carcinoma, in favor of ovary origin
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of invasive tumor nests arranged in solid to papillary architecture, and stromal fibrosis. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei,pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • IHC stain — CK7(+), p53: aberrant (complete absence of staining), CK20(-), vimentin (focal+), WT-1(+)
• 2024-03-29 Patho - omentum biopsy (Y1)
  • DIAGNOSIS: Omentum, laparoscopic biopsy— adenocarcinoma, seeding
  • Final diagnosis: High-grade serous carcinoma, in favor of ovary origin
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of tumor nests arranged in solid architecture, and infiltrative growth pattern. The tumor cells display hyperchromatic nuclei,pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, high N/C ratio and mitotic figures.
  • IHC stain — CK7(+), p53: aberrant (complete absence of staining), CK20(-), vimentin (focal+), WT-1(+)
• 2024-03-27 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-03-20 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is ascites and soft tissue nodules in the cul-de-sac, and omentum cake that is c/w carcinomatosis.
      • In addition, there are soft tissue lesions in bilateral adnexa.
      • Ovarian carcinoma with carcinomatosis is highly suspected.
      • The differential diagnosis includes primary peritoneal serous carcinoma.
    • There is a gallstone 1.4 cm.
  • Impression:
    • Ovarian carcinoma with carcinomatosis is highly suspected.
    • The differential diagnosis includes primary peritoneal serous carcinoma. Please correlate with biopsy.
• 2024-03-18 gynecology sonography
  • R/O abdominal mass (122x42mm, 90x30mm)
  • The border is unclear, but maybe size : 62x62 mm, some cloudy fluid content in side, the border is uneven, Suggest CT

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-18 ~ 2024-04-20 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Ovarian malignancy (High-grade serous carcinoma) with peritoneal carcinomatosis, stage IIIc, Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel + Carboplatin) from 2024/04/19
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • For neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (C1)
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Check PTA, 24hr CCR first.
    • Dexamethasone 5#(20mg) po and Cimetidine 1# po before chemotherapy with Taxol 12hr on 2024/04/18 at 23:00 and before chemotherapy with Taxol 6hr on 2024/04/19 at 05:00.
    • Chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2 + Carboplatin AUC:5) from 2024/04/19 (C1).
    • AntiHBc postive with baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# qdac.
    • Kept OPD medication with micardis for hypertension.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/04/20 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2024-04-11 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • A/P: Cancer Multi-Specialty Team Meeting Conclusions, Meeting Date: 2024-04-11
    • Treatment Plan: Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy + Debulking + Adjuvant chemotherapy
• 2024-03-27 ~ 2024-04-02 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
    • Suspected left ovarian malignancy with peritoneal carcinomatosis, stage IIIc post laparoscopic exploration and tissue biopsy on 2024/03/29
  • CC
    • Lower abdominal dull pain for 2 months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 65 years old woman with underlying disease of hypertension. She is a heavy smoker. She was menopause at 56 years old. She gets regular annual pap smear.
    • According to the patient, dull lower abdominal pain was noted 2 months ago. It was intermittent pain associated with motion. Incomplete defecation was also noted recently. There was no fever, no diarrhea, no change of bowel habit, no abnormal vaginal discharge, no unintentional weight loss. She visited LMD (WuLai AnTai Clinic). Ultrasound revealed a ovarian mass and fluid in cul-de-sac. She was referred to our GYN OPD. Recheck transabdominal ultrasound showed abdominal mass sized 122x42mm. The border was uneven with some cloudy fluid content. Abdominal CT showed highly suspected ovarian carcinoma with carcinomatosis. Lab datas showed CEA 2.438 U/mL, CA125 2,333.3 U/mL, CA19-9 5.21 U/mL.
    • After discussing with the patient, she agreed to get complete tumor survey. The patient was admitted today. Upper GI endoscopy & colonscopy was arranged on 3/28. LSC biopsy was arranged on 3/29.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted on 2024/03/27. The Upper G-I panendoscopy and Colon fiberoscopy were arranged for work up and tumor survey.
    • She underwent laparoscopic exploration and tissue biopsy on 2024/03/29.
    • We gave her Cefazolin and Gentamycin IV form for 1 day and then shifted her antibiotics to Cephalexin oral form.
    • Post-operation wound was dry and clean without dehiscence, discharge, or oozing.
    • Her lab data on 2024/03/30 also showed no specific positive findings.
    • The pathology report showed High-grade serous carcinoma, in favor of ovary origin.
    • After flatus, her eating, self voiding and defecation were all stable.
    • Since all her general conditions were all improved and relatively stable, we arranged discharge for her for further OPD follow up of her recovery status and surgical wound conditions. 
  • Discharge prescription
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-01
  • Operation
    • Port-A (47080B)
    • Fluoroscopy (32026C)         
  • Finding:
    • Insertion via left external jugular vein.
    • Port: Polysite, 3007, 7Fr,
    • Fluorosopy: catheter tip in SVC above RA         
• 2024-03-29 - Op Method:
  • Impression:
    • pelvic mass r/o left ovarian malignancy with peritoneal carcinomatosis and omentum cake
  • Procedure:
    • laparoscopic exploration and tissue biopsy
  • Finding:
    • Huge pelvic mass, size ref to image, r/o left ovarian malignancy with peritoneal carcinomatosis and omentum cake; the cancer has spread widely to the abdominal/pelvic cavity and colorectal. Omental (omentum cake) biopsy and sigmoid colon surface papillary mass biopsy were done.
    • Uterus: grossly normal, with smooth surface
    • Right ovary: with papillary surface.
    • Liver: smooth surface, but there were some papillary lesions were noted over peritoneum nearby.
    • Cul-de sac: bloody asctites; s/p washing cytology     
    • Blood loss 5 ml

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-12 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-19 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 210mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

==========

2024-06-12

[positive CA125 response to chemotherapy]

The marker CA125 has been steadily decreasing since the initiation of chemotherapy on 2024-04-19, which is a positive sign.

The remaining lab data were unremarkable, with no contraindicating results to prevent proceeding with the new session of chemotherapy scheduled for today.

• 2024-06-04 CA125 124.4 U/mL
• 2024-05-20 CA125 507.0 U/mL
• 2024-04-19 CA125 3801.1 U/mL
• 2024-03-18 CA125 2333.3 U/mL

2024-05-21

[optional addition of silymarin for elevated liver enzymes]

The first two sessions of the TP regimen were administered on 2024-04-19 and 2024-05-21. Following the administration, there was a mild elevation remaining in liver enzymes AST and ALT. Adding BaoGan (silymarin) might be considered as an optional supplement.

• 2024-05-20 AST 40 U/L

• 2024-05-02 AST 44 U/L

• 2024-04-25 AST 54 U/L

• 2024-04-18 AST 38 U/L

• 2024-05-20 ALT 45 U/L

• 2024-05-02 ALT 42 U/L

• 2024-04-25 ALT 56 U/L

• 2024-04-18 ALT 28 U/L

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-24 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Imp: C/W advanced NPC S/P CCRT with residual abnormal intensity at skull base and intracranial region. Stationary as compared with MRI on 20240124.
• 2024-01-24 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Imp: heterogeneous enhancing soft tissue lesions in the left clivus, the apex of left petrous bone and left nasopharynx; no interval change.
• 2023-10-16 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: NPC s/p C/T
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows: comparison: 2023/06/21 MRI
    • Well regression of left clivus-skull base-nasopharynx-cavernous sinus tumor with residual tumor mass.
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor..
    • Markedly regression of bil. neck LAPs. Markedly regression of left parotid gland LNs.
    • Well regression of left temporal lobe brain edema.
• 2023-07-13 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR to POOR (tinnitus+, inconsistent response)
  • Average RE 24 dB HL; LE 65 dB HL.
  • RE normal to moderately severe SNHL.
  • LE mild to severe mixed type HL.
• 2023-06-23 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the skull base. Malignancy with local bony involvement may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in a middle T-spine. The nature is to be determined (degenerative change? other nature?). Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the lower L-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-06-21 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:4(T_value) N:3(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
  • Findings
    • The left nasopharyngeal tumor involving left side of clivus, longus colli muscle, foramen ovale, foramen lacerum, and cavernous sinus, and encasing left ICA.
    • White matter edema in left anterior temporal lobe also noted.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes at both sides of the neck, also at left parotid gland and right paratracheal region.
• 2023-06-13 Patho - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Nasopharynx, left, biopsy — Non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma, undifferentiated
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Section shows several pieces of nonkeratinzing squamous cell carcinoma.
    • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and p40(+).
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION:
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply): Non-keratinizing carcinoma, undifferentiated (lymphoepithelialcarcinoma) (WHO-2B)
    • Treatment Effect (applicable to carcinomas treated with neoadjuvant therapy): patient not received
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
    • Ancillary Studies: not applicable
    • Clinical History (select all that apply): Neoadjuvant therapy: No
• 2023-06-15 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • left NP tumor, with extension to lateral pharyngeal wall
  • easily touch bleeding, biopsy done

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-29, 2023-12-08 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Qiu QuanTai & Zhou Fan
  • Prescription x3
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD
    • Dibose (acarbose 100mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Galvus Met (vildagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QD
• 2023-10-11 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • S: The patient was referred for radiotherapy due to NPC s/p induction chemotherapy.
    • PI: The patient suffered from left headache, left tinnitus, left neck pain, and left face numbness for about several months.
    • Induction chemotherapy: 2023-07-18 ~ 2023-09-29
    • Family history: (-)
    • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
    • Personal Hx: DM (+); HTN (+)
    • Allergy (-)
    • Previous RT Hx: (-)
  • A: Non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma, undifferentiated, stage cT4N3M0 (IVA), s/p induction chemotherapy.
  • P: Induction chemotherapy followed by CCRT is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: stage cT4N3M0 (IVA)
    • Goal: curative
    • Treatment target and volume: nasopharyngeal tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck.
    • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
    • Preliminary planning dose: 5000cGy/25 fractions of the nasopharyngeal tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the involved nasopharyngeal tumor and bilateral neck nodal lesions.
    • The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1330, 2023-10-17.
• 2023-10-13 SOAP Metabolism and Endocrinology Zhou Fan
  • Prescription x2
    • Galvus Met (vidagliptin 50mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QD
    • Dibose (acarbose 100mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Glimet (glimepiride 2mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QDAC
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 1# QD
    • Concor (bisoprolol 5mg) 1# QD
• 2023-06-19 ~ 2023-06-24 POMR Ear Nose Throat
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx T4N3M0, STAGE:IVA
  • CC
    • Blood-tinged rhinorrhea and headache for 2 months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 68-year-old woman with underlying hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes mellitus under medication control for over 2 years. She had noticed blood-tinged rhinorrhea and left headache for 2 month. Left tinnitus, left neck pain and left face numbness were noted too, no body weight loss.
    • She visited LoTung PohAi Hospital for help, left nasopharyngeal lesion was noted and suggested biopsy. Denied drinking, cigarette and betel nuts. Therefore, she came to our ENT OPD for second opinion. Fiberscopic exam showed left nasopharyngeal tumor, with extension to lateral pharyngeal wall. Left otitis media with effusion and left neck mass about 8cm, can’t movable, tenderness. Biopsy of the tumor was done, and the pathology report non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma, undifferentiated. Admission for further examination was suggested, and she agreed after thorough consideration. Therefore, under the impression of nasopharyngeal cancer, she was admitted for cancer work-up.   
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, serial tests were arranged for tumor staging work up. Nasopharyngeal MRI showed nasopharyngeal carcinoma T4N3M0, STAGE IVA. Abdominal sonography showed gall stone. Whole body bone scan showed increased activity in the skull base. Malignancy with local bony involvement may show this picture. Under relative stable condition, the patient was dishcarged with OPD follow up.
  • Discharge prescription
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# Q6H 7D

[consultation]

• 2023-09-01 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • This 67-year-old woman patient is a case of Non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma, undifferentiated, cT4N3M0, stage IVA s/p chemotherapy with TPF from 2023/07/14~. Type 2 diabetes mellitus medical history.
    • This time. for sepsis with 2023-08-28 Blood Culture showed Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia and Urinary tract infection 2023/08/29 Urine/C showed Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteriuria.
    • Now, for evaluate endophthalmitis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus medical history and Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia. Thank you.
  • A
    • S: For DR survey (HbA1c=6.7% at 2023/07), and endophthalmitis screen due to bacteremia
      • No bv
      • Admitted due to sepsis
      • 08/28 B/C: Klebsiella pneumoniae
      • 08/29 U/C: Klebsiella pneumoniae
      • phx: HTN, DM, nasopharyngeal carcinoma stage IVA s/p chemotherapy
    • O:
      • BCVA: OD 0.5X+2.00/-2.25X70 OS 0.3X0/-1.25X15
      • PT: 17/16mmHg
      • Pupil: 3mm, light reflex + ou, no RAPD
      • Conj: np ou
      • K: clear ou
      • ac: deep/clear ou
      • lens: CO2+, NS+, PSC+ ou
      • c/d 0.4
      • Fundus: exudate at paramacula od, blod hemorrahge os, c/w mild NPDR ou
      • no infiltration/no vitritis ou
    • A:
      • Mild NPDR ou
      • Cataract ou
      • No evidence of endophthalmitis at present
    • P:
      • kary 1gtt BID ou for cataract
      • Keep control underlying diseasse
      • If increased floater/red eye/increaed discharge/blurred vision, please contact us ASAP
      • I will f/u this case about 1 wk later
  • A 2023-09-08 12:00:52
    • F/U 1wk, no increased bv, no increased floater, no discharge, no FBS
      • BCVA: OD 0.15X(0.2x+2.50/-2.50X50) OS 0.0.2(0.3x+1.0/-2.00x100)
      • PT: 18/17mmHg
      • Pupil: 3mm, light reflex + ou, no RAPD
      • Conj: np ou
      • K: clear ou
      • ac: deep/clear ou
      • lens: CO2+, NS+, PSC+ ou
      • c/d 0.4
      • Fundus: exudate at paramacula od, blood hemorrahge os, c/w mild NPDR ou
      • no infiltration/no vitritis ou
    • A: No evidence of endophthalmitis at present
    • P:
      • keep kary 1gtt BID ou for cataract
      • Keep control underlying diseasse
      • If increased floater/red eye/increaed discharge/blurred vision, please contact us ASAP
      • oph opd f/u 6M for cataract and DR survey

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-10-30 ~ 2023-12-15 - 5000cGy/25 fractions (6MV photon) of the nasopharyngeal tumor, peripheral involved, to bilateral neck, and 7000cGy/35 fractions of the involved nasopharyngeal tumor and and bilateral neck nodal lesions.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-11 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-21 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-18 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-20 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 40mg NS 500mL 4hr + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF Q4W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-20 - carboplatin AUC 2 130mg D5W 250mL 1hr (QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-06 - carboplatin AUC 2 130mg D5W 250mL 1hr (QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-29 - carboplatin AUC 2 130mg D5W 250mL 1hr (QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-20 - carboplatin AUC 2 130mg D5W 250mL 1hr (QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-06 - carboplatin AUC 2 130mg D5W 250mL 1hr (QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-30 - carboplatin AUC 2 130mg D5W 250mL 1hr (QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-25 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 200mL 1hr D1 + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL D2-5 (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4 + NS 250mL D1-4
• 2023-08-07 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL D2-5 (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4 + NS 250mL D1-4
• 2023-07-14 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 80mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + carboplatin AUC 4 300mg NS 250mL D2 + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 500mL D2-5 (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2 + aprepitant 125mg PO D2-4 + NS 250mL D1-4

==========

2024-06-12

[MRI shows stable disease under PF regimen]

The current PF regimen has kept the disease stable, as confirmed by MRI on 2024-05-24. The eGFR of 48 on 2024-06-11 remains around 50, with no significant deterioration observed. Other lab results were unremarkable, and no medication discrepancies were found.

2024-05-22

[stable kidney function and well-managed comorbidities]

The moderately impaired renal function has remained stable over the past three months.

The underlying conditions of hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, and positive anti-HBc are currently managed with Concor (bisoprolol), Exforge (amlodipine, valsartan), Dibose (acarbose), Galvus Met (vildagliptin, metformin), Feburic (febuxostat), and Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) effectively, with no medication discrepancies identified.

It may be beneficial to repeat the nasopharyngeal MRI. (last 2024-01-24)

2024-03-21

[persistent anemia despite chemo (prior CCRT ended dec 2023): possible other contributing factors]

Despite undergoing chemotherapy during this hospitalization, the prior CCRT had already concluded by the end of Dec 2023. However, anemia persists, suggesting that factors other than chemotherapy might be contributing to the patient’s ongoing anemia.

For example, gastrointestinal bleeding?

2024-03-20 Stool OB 1+

2024-03-20 HGB 8.7 g/dL 2024-01-29 HGB 9.1 g/dL 2024-01-03 HGB 9.1 g/dL 2023-12-20 HGB 9.7 g/dL 2023-12-06 HGB 10.2 g/dL

2023-11-20

[Kidney function fluctuates downward]

Lab:

• 2023-11-17 eGFR 60.17 ml/min/1.73m^2
  

• 2023-11-06 eGFR 80.68 ml/min/1.73m^2

• 2023-11-17 BUN 44 mg/dL
  

• 2023-11-06 BUN 19 mg/dL

It is recommended that 50% of the usual total daily dose of metoclopramide be given if CrCl falls between 10 and 60 mL/minute.

2023-10-31

[decline in renal function over the last month]

The patient’s renal function has deteriorated over the past 30 days.

• 2023-10-26 BUN 60 mg/dL
  

• 2023-10-11 BUN 48 mg/dL
  

• 2023-10-05 BUN 34 mg/dL
  

• 2023-09-25 BUN 19 mg/dL

• 2023-10-26 Creatinine 1.12 mg/dL
  

• 2023-10-11 Creatinine 0.99 mg/dL
  

• 2023-10-05 Creatinine 0.92 mg/dL
  

• 2023-09-25 Creatinine 0.85 mg/dL

Carboplatin is associated with decreased creatinine clearance (27%), increased blood urea nitrogen (14% to 22%)

Valsartan may be associated with increased serum creatinine and/or acute kidney injury. Increases in serum creatinine secondary to angiotensin receptor blockers usually stabilize within 20% to 30% from baseline and are expected; additional increases may indicate renal artery stenosis or volume depletion.

Adverse events reported post-marketing include interstitial nephritis with famotidine, acute interstitial nephritis with amlodipine, and acute kidney injury, Fanconi syndrome, proximal tubular nephropathy, and renal tubular necrosis with tenofovir alafenamide.

2023-08-30

After reviewing the PharmaCloud and HIS5 records for this admission, no medication reconciliation issues were identified.

2023-08-08

No medication reconciliation issues were found when this admission after reviewing PharmaCloud and HIS5.

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240612

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: IAI (Intra-abdominal Infection?)
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (9.6cm) at pancreatic tail with gastric, spleen, left adrenal and left renal invasion. Multiple soft tissues in peritoneal cavity. Multiple liver tumors.
    • Small amount ascites. Some LNs at upper abdomen and retroperitoneum.
    • Ventral hernia with fat herniation.
    • Right pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • A poor enhancing tumor (9.6cm) at pancreatic tail with gastric, spleen, left adrenal and left renal invasion r/o malignancy. Peritoneal carcinomatosis, LNs and liver metastases.
    • Right pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
• 2024-06-11 MRA - brain
  • MRI of the brain in multiplanar projections, multisequences imaging acquisition without IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • Acute right frontal brain infarct, in cortex and subcortical white matter.
      
    • Mild but generalized sulci widening and ventricle dilatation is seen in bilateral cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres.
    • The interhemispheric fissure is centered on the midline.
    • Sella and pituitary are normal. The parasellar structures are unremarkable.
    • There are no abnormalities in the cerebellopontine angle areas on both sides.
    • There are no abnormalities in the calvarium.
      
  • The MRA study shows mild arteriosclerosis of the neck and intracranial vessels with irregular outline, focal severe stenosis at right proximal A1 segment was noted.
  • Imp:
    • Acute right frontal brain infarct.
• 2024-06-11 CT - brain
  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • R/O minimal SDH at right frontal region.
    • No midline shift.
    • Low attenuation in right frontal region.
    • Intact bony structures.
    • Widening of cortical sulci and dilatation of ventricles.
    • A retention cyst (1.0cm) at right maxillary sinus.
  • IMP:
    • R/O minimal SDH at right frontal region.
    • Infarct in right frontal region.
• 2024-06-11 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Possible Anterolateral infarct, age undetermined

==========

2024-06-12

[check for blood clots, infection, heart and liver issues]

Leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated fibrinogen, D-dimer, NT-proBNP, and prolonged PT were observed.

• 2024-06-12 Fibrinogen (quantita) 502.2 mg/dL
  
• 2024-06-12 D-dimer 7628.00 ng/mL(FEU)
  
• 2024-06-12 PT 16.3 sec
  
• 2024-06-11 NT-proBNP 210.7 pg/mL
  
• 2024-06-11 Band 1.7 %
  
• 2024-06-11 Neutrophil 89.9 %
  
• 2024-06-11 WBC 52.61 x10^3/uL

Please check for the presence of blood clots, infection or inflammatory conditions, heart problems (inferior infarct and possible anterolateral infarct on 2024-06-11 ECG), and liver issues (multiple liver tumors and ascites as indicated by the 2024-06-11 CT scan).

The PharmaCloud database shows recent refills of Concor (bisoprolol), Blopress (candesartan), Zulitor (pitavastatin), and Zcough (benzonatate). These medications are now on the active medication list with no discrepancies found.

Brosym (cefoperazone, sulbactam) is currently being used empirically; no culture results are available yet.

700145771

240611

[lab data]

2023-07-18 CA-199 (NM) 52.608 U/ml
2023-07-04 CA-199 (NM) 38.491 U/ml
2023-06-09 CA-199 (NM) 39.33 U/ml
2022-05-26 CA-199 53.04 U/mL

2023-06-09 HBsAg (NM) Negative
2023-06-09 HBsAg Value (NM) 0.373
2023-06-09 Anti-HCV (NM) Negative
2023-06-09 Anti-HCV Value (NM) 0.042
2023-06-09 Anti-HBc (NM) Positive
2023-06-09 Anti-HBc Value (NM) 0.009
2023-06-09 Anti-HBs (NM) Negative
2023-06-09 Anti-HBs value (NM) 4.06 mIU/mL

2022-05-26 HBsAg Nonreactive
2022-05-26 HBsAg (Value) 0.63 S/CO
2022-05-26 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2022-05-26 Anti-HCV Value 0.08 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-06-04 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.
  • Rt greater than Lt, bilateral pleural effusions.
  • dependent partial atelectasis of both lower lobes.
  • extensive atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated chambers and prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad /supine position
  • L1 and L2 compression fractures
  • Joint space narrowing at bilateral glenohumeral joints due to inflammatory arthritis
• 2024-05-26 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Widening of the mediastinum.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • Bilateral pleural effusion.
  • S/P port-A catheter insertion.
• 2024-05-26 CT - brain
  • Hypodense change foci over left corona radiata and lentiform nucleus. Suggest check MRI.
  • The brain shows age-related cortical atrophy, sulcal space widening, proportionate ventricular dilatation and white matter ischemic change including the periventricular, subcortical and subinsular regions. There is no intracranial hemorrhage seen.
  • The posterior structures including the brain stem, cerebellum and CP angles look normal. However, the beam-hardening artifact over the skull base may hamper the film reading.
  • Please take notice that non-enhanced CT scan is limited in the detection of acute ischemic infarction (particularly within the first 6 hours), small vascular lesion, neoplasm, infectious/toxic/metabolic disease. Recommend correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-05-23 Pelvis & Lt. Hip Lat
  • Normal bone alignment
  • severe decreased bilateral hip joint spaces
• 2024-05-21 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Rt greater than Lt, large volume of bilateral pleural effusions.
    • lungs: dependent partial atelectasis of both lower lobes.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN
      • extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Heart: dilated LA and RA, mild calcified aortic valves.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • ill-defined infiltrative tumor in left hepatic lobe (at least 52mm in longest axial dimension encasing left hepatic portal vein), causing mild focal IHD dilatation. small ascites and extensive fat stranding the small bowel mesentery. Enlarged lymph node in upper abdomen, along the splenic vessel, favor metastatic lymph node
    • L1 and L2 compression fractures
  • Impression:
    • Left liver cholangiocarcinoma with upper abdominal LN metastasis, increase in size of primary tumor and increased volume of pleural effusion as compared with the abdominal CT on 2024/02/19
• 2024-05-21 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
• 2024-05-02 SONO - chest
  • Special Procedure
    • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 600 ml straw-color
  • Suggestion:
    • Send pleural effusion for examination about cytology (cell block), biochemistry, culture, Gram stain, cell count, and TB exam. TB PCR.
• 2024-04-19 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-03-21 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 44.6 mL
• 2024-02-23 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-02-19 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Cholangiocarcinoma
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Left liver cholangiocarcinoma (2.6x4.1cm) with IHD dilatation. Fat stranding of mesentery.
    • Bil. pleural effusion with adjacent lung collapse.
    • Bil. renal cysts (up to 1.0cm).
    • Small amount ascites.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • Compression fracture of L1-3.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Left liver cholangiocarcinoma (2.6x4.1cm) with IHD dilatation (stable).
• 2024-01-26 ECG
  • Atrial flutter with variable A-V block
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-10-31 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Cholangiocarcinoma in left lobe liver with mild focal IHD dilatation, with regression.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in upper abdomen, r/o metastatic lymph node. Regression size.
    • Outpouching lesions in the sigmoid colon, suggesting sigmoid colon diverticula.
    • Left renal cyst, 1.4cm.
    • L1 and L2 compression fractures.
    • Small right lower lung nodule, r/o lung metastasis.
    • Right pleural effusion.
  • Impression:
    • Cholangiocarcionoma with IHD dilatations and lymph nodes metastasis. Regression.
    • Sigmoid colon diverticula.
    • L1 and L2 compression fractures.
      
    • Small right lower lung nodule, r/o lung metastasis.
    • Right pleural effusion, progression.
• 2023-09-21 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Propable liver tumor, left with dilatation of left IHD. Propable cholangiocarcinoma
    • Thick GB wall. Propable cholecystopathy or hypoalbuminemia related
    • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Follow liver function test and AFP, CA-199
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2023-08-02 T-L spine AP + Lat
  • Compression fracture of L1 and L2 vertebral body with near total collapse causing mild Kyphosis of the T-and L-spine.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine and L-spine
• 2023-08-01 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the L1-2 spines. Compression fractures may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out the possibility of pathologic compression fractures.
  • Increased activity in the upper C-spine and lower L-spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please correlate with the clinical history and follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders and knees. Severe degenerative change may show this picture. However, please orrelate with the other clinical findings for further evaluation
• 2023-07-28 MRI - L-spine
  • Marked degenerative spinal and disc disease.
  • Severe L1, L2 compression fracture. Osteonecrosis at L2. Favor benign etiology.
  • Mild chronic L3, L4 compression fracture.
  • Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5 level.
  • Grade 1 spondylolytic spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 level, with mild bilateral L5-S1 neuroforaminal narrowing.
• 2023-07-27 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, compatible with cholangiocarcinoma
  • The specimen submitted consists of two strips of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled liver, measuring up to 1.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, composed of nests and cords of large pleomorphic neoplastic cells in fibrous stroma. Focal glandular differentiation and moderate inflammatory cell infiltrate are evident.
  • IHC shows: CK7(+), CK20(-), Arginase-1(-), and Hepatocyte(-). The finding is compatible with cholangiocarcinoma.
• 2023-07-11 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 85 y/o female patient with cholangiocarcinoma post CCRT (xeloda) at ShinKuan hospital and received CCRT there. But progression was noted 3 months after CCRT.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Focal IHD dilatation in left lateral segment of liver.
    • Ill-defined low density lesion, 5.2cm in S2 liver with adjacent vascular compression, r/o cholangiocarcinoma with progression.
    • Enlarged lymph nodes in upper abdomen, r/o metastatic lymph node.
    • Small liver cyst, 4.2cm in S6.
    • Outpouching lesions in the sigmoid colon, suggesting sigmoid colon diverticula.
    • Left renal cyst, 0.9cm.
    • L1 and L2 compression fractures.
  • Impression:
    • Cholangiocarcionoma with IHD dilatations and lymph nodes metastasis. Progression.
      
    • Sigmoid colon diverticula.
    • Liver and left renal cysts.
    • L1 and L2 compression fractures.
• 2023-06-16 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lung are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2023-06-16 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-04-17 Microsonography
  • clinical diagnosis: end stage glaucoma ou
  • Report: OCT-D x/72, x/2.14, x/0.86
    • CRT: 209/286 um, high myopia change ou
• 2022-12-13 L-spine AP + Lat. (including sacrum)
  • L1, L2, L3 compression fracture.
  • Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 level.
  • Degenerative change of the spine with marginal spur formation.
  • Osteopenia of visible bones.
• 2022-11-14 Hip BMD performed by DXA
  • Finding: Left hip, BMD is 0.477 gms/cm2, about 3.4 SD below the peak bone mass (56%) and 0.2 SD below the mean of age-matched people (97%).
  • Impression: Osteoporosis
• 2022-05-26 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider lateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
• 2022-05-25 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 84 y/o female patient with low back pain, lower abdominal distension, dysuria, bilateral lower limb edema.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Focal IHD dilatation in left lateral segment of liver.
    • Ill-defined low density lesion, 5cm in S2 liver, r/o cholangiocarcinoma.
    • Small liver cyst, 4.2cm in S6.
    • Outpouching lesions in the sigmoid colon, suggesting sigmoid colon diverticula.
    • Left renal cyst, 0.9cm.
    • Right pleural effusion with basal lung collapse.
    • L1 and L3 compression fractures.
    • Gr I spondylolisthesis at L5-S1.
  • Impression:
    • Left lobe liver tumor with focal IHD dilatation in left lateral segment of liver. R/O cholangiocarcinoma, suggest further study.
    • Sigmoid colon diverticula.
    • Liver and left renal cysts.
    • Right pleural effusion with basal lung collapse.
    • L1 and L3 compression fractures. Gr I spondylolisthesis at L5-S1.
• 2022-05-25 CXR
  • Mild bunting of costophrenic angle, both sides.
  • Cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.
  • L1 compression fraccture.
  • Narrowing of right shoulder joint.
• 2022-05-25 KUB
  • No disernible calcification along bilateral urotracts based on this study, suggest clinical correlation.
  • Non-specific bowel gas pattern.
  • Clear margin of bilateral psoas muscles.
  • Lumbar spondylosis.
  • L2 and L4 compression fractures.
  • Osteoporosis of the bones.

[MedRec]

• 2023-07-26 POMR ProgressNote
  • The patient requested to self-administer her own medication, adjusting it based on her daily condition. She expressed doubts about receiving medications from nurses. The nurse practitioner informed her about the safety of administering medication through the nursing team, but the patient was unable to accept it. Therefore, the patient’s outpatient medication was canceled.
• 2023-06-23 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A: She requested self-paid Xeloda as before duringt her preparation for vertioplasty by ortho doctors
  • Prescription
    • Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 2# BID
• 2023-06-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • A: She preferred to be treated for her back first and hold the chemotherapy according to her decision.
• 2023-06-16 ~ 2023-06-16 POMR Hemato-Oncology
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • cholangiocarcinoma post CCRT (xeloda) at ShinKuan hospital
  • CC
    • for port-A insertion and further treatment
  • Present illness
    • This 84 years old female with history of
      • HTN
      • Chronic ischemic heart disease
      • Cerebral artherosclerosis
      • cholangiocarcinoma post CCRT (Xeloda) at ShinKuan hospital
      • COVID-19 test (+). Confirmed on 2022-05-17, and discharged on 2022-05-20.
    • According to her daughter, CT at ShinKuan hospital told progression. This time,she was admitted for port-A insertion and further treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, labortaory test revealed fair CBC level. plan to receive port-A insertion on 2023-06-21 but patient requsted for against medical advice discharge due to the next bed had influenza-A on 2023/06/16. OPD follow up was arranged
• 2023-06-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S: A documented cholangiocarcinoma post CCRT (Xeloda) at ShinKuan hospital and received CCRT there. But progression was noted 3 months after CCRT.
  • P: Ask her and her daughter to bring back the patho report and CT imaging.
• 2022-12-13 SOAP Orthopedics
  • A
    • spinal orthosis
    • prolia 1st dose since 2022/12/13
    • warm packing
    • add density
  • Prescription
    • Arcoxia (etoricoxib 60mg) 1# QD
    • Prolia (denosumab 60mg) SC
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# BID
• 2022-05-25 ~ 2022-06-04 POMR Gastroenterology
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • COVID-19, virus identified
    • Urinary tract infection (Urine culture grew PDR-Chryseobacter indologene)
    • Left lobe liver tumor with focal intrahepatic bile duct dilatation in left lateral segment of liver. Rule out cholangiocarcinoma
    • Sigmoid colon diverticula
    • Right pleural effusion with basal lung collapse
    • Edema, unspecified
    • Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • Hypokalemia
    • Lumbar spondylosis
    • Lumbar 2 and Lumbar 4 compression fractures
    • Liver cysts
    • Left renal cysts
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
  • CC
    • abdomen distension and pitting edema for few days
  • Present illness
    • This 84 years old female with history of
      • HTN
      • Chronic ischemic heart disease
      • Cerebral artherosclerosis
    • She just discharged from our Hospital, due to COVID-19 test(+). Confirmed on 2022-05-17, and discharged on 2022-05-20.
    • This time, she was suffered from abdomen distension and pitting edema for few days, the s/s was progressive. She was sent to our ER for help. At MER, physical examination revealed acute on chronic ill-looking, the CXR showed Mild bunting of costophrenic angle, both sides, Cardiomegaly. Abd CT was performed and revealed Left lobe liver tumor with focal IHD dilatation in left lateral segment of liver, R/O cholangiocarcinoma, suggest further study. Lab data revealed elevated CRP 9.90mg/dL. Under the impression of Left lobe liver tumor R/O cholangiocarcinoma. She was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, adquat IV fluid support, IV Lasix empirical antibtioic were both given. We Well informed current condition of liver tumor R/O cholangiocarcinoma to herself and her son and suggested tissue proof later. They understand and wait for their answer. Nephrologist was consulted for hyponatremia. WE Checked HBsAg, anti-HCV, AFP, CEA, Ca19-9, ALP and rGT st and arrange abdomen echo. However, her SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR reported Positive today and after we contact our infection control unit, suggested COVID-19 ward for isolation and for further management.
    • After isolation ward, keep current treatment and antibiotic with Brosym 4gm ivd (20220526~20220601) was perscribed. Diuretics with lasix was given for lower limbs edema. Intravenous infusion with 3% NaCL was given for one day for hyponatremia, then shift 0.9% NaCL 500ml/day. Follow-UP lab, revealed hypokalemia, Radi-K po was given (20220530 - 20220604). Due to COVID-19 CT value > 30, she was transfer to GI ward for further management. After transferring to ordinary ward, we kept the medical treatment. WE SUGGESTED LIVER BIOPSY AND DUPLEX STUDY FOR HER LEFT LEG EDEMA. FAMILY WISH EARLY DISCHARGE. Under stable condition, she was discharged on 2022/06/04 and GI OPD follow-up was arranged later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
• 2017-07-18 SOAP Ophthalmology
  • Diagnosis
    • Tear film insufficiency, unspecified [H04.123]
    • Lens replaced by other means [Z96.1]
    • Exotropia, unspecified [H50.10]
  • Prescription x3
    • Vidisic Gel (carbomer) QID OU
    • tetracycline BID OD
    • Sinomin (sulfamethoxazole) QID OU
• 2017-03-09 SOAP Neurology
  • Diagnosis
    • Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified [I25.9]
    • Cerebral atherosclerosis [I67.2]
    • Arteriosclerotic dementia, uncomplicated [F01.50]
    • Displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy [M51.27]
  • Prescription x3
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Syntam (piracetam 1200mg) 1# BID
    • Schnin (ginkgo biloba 9.6mg) 1# BID
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS

[consultation]

• 2022-05-26 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This 84 y/o female with history of 1) HTN 2) Chronic ischemic heart disease, just discharge from our Hospital, due to COVID-19 test(+). This time, she was suffered from low back pain and pitting edema for few days, the s/s was progressive. She was sent to our ER for help. At MER, physical examination revealed acute on chronic ill-looking, the CXR showed Mild bunting of costophrenic angle, both sides, Cardiomegaly. Abd CT was performed and revealed Left lobe liver tumor with focal IHD dilatation in left lateral segment of liver. R/O cholangiocarcinoma, suggest further study. Lab data revealed elevated CRP 9.90mg/dL. Under the impression of Left lobe liver tumor with focal IHD dilatation in left lateral segment of liver, R/O cholangiocarcinoma. She was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and treatment.
    • we need your expertis for hyponatremia
  • A
    • Consult for hyponatremia
    • Lab data :
      • WBC: 10.83, Hb: 14.8,Plt: 155
      • Na: 131(5/17) -> 123, K: 3.3, CRP: 9.9, NTproBNP: 446
      • BUN: 19, cre: 0.57
      • Lipase: 45, T bil: 0.79, albumin: 3.6, gucose: 108
      • HBV (-), HCV (-), ALKP: 75 ,r GT: 68
      • AFP: 4.0, CEA: 3.3, CA199: 53.04
      • U/A: light yellow, clear, SG: 1.008, PH: 7.0, Nit: -, glu: -, pro: -, OB: -, RBC: 3-5, WBC: 0-5, Cast: 0, bacteria :-
      • CXR: cardiomegaly and bilateral costophrenic angle bunting and slight pulmonaty congestion
      • KUB: L2-L4 compression fracture
      • CT abdomen: Left lobe liver tumor with focal IHD dilatation in left lateral segment of liver. R/O cholangiocarcinoma
      • PE: EDEMA 2-3+
      • Current medication : lasix 20mg IV QD
    • Impression:
      • Hyponatremia cause to be determined
    • Suggestion :
      • Check plasma osmolality, urine osmolarity, Ur Na, Ur K, Ur cre, Ur Cl, Fe uric acid
      • Check lipid profile, total protein
      • Check thyroid function and ACTH, cortisol
      • Please arrange cardiac echo to rule out heart failure
      • Follow up Na, K,
      • Thank you very much for your consultation.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-12 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-29 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-08 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-02 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-12 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-29 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-14 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-01 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-17 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-03 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-20 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-06 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-22 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-12 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-29 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-22 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-04 - gemcitabline 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 100mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

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2024-06-11

[evaluating potential causes of hyponatremia]

Hyponatremia has been noted for several days. There is no report linking gemcitabine to hyponatremia. Currently, 3% NaCl is being administered.

• 2024-06-11 Na (Sodium) 127 mmol/L
• 2024-06-10 Na (Sodium) 123 mmol/L
• 2024-06-09 Na (Sodium) 120 mmol/L
• 2024-06-08 Na (Sodium) 112 mmol/L
• 2024-06-08 Na (Sodium) 117 mmol/L
• 2024-06-07 Na (Sodium) 114 mmol/L
• 2024-06-04 Na (Sodium) 113 mmol/L

No evidence of hyperglycemia is present (random glucose on 2024-06-08 was 92 mg/dL), making hyperglycemia-induced hyponatremia unlikely.

No evidence of jaundice (2024-06-11), hyperlipidemia (2024-03-08), or hyperproteinemia (2024-06-07) is present, making pseudohyponatremia unlikely.

No thiazide diuretics are in use, and eGFR is not impaired (2024-06-11). Hypotonic hyponatremia with edema and/or ascites might be suspected (2024-06-04 CXR showed bilateral pleural effusions, 2024-05-21 CT showed small ascites). Recent urine osmolality data is not available; it might be beneficial to check for low effective arterial blood volume.

• 2024-06-11 eGFR 106.89 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2024-06-11 Bilirubin total 0.59 mg/dL
  
• 2024-06-07 Total protein 6.1 g/dL
  
• 2024-03-08 Triglyceride (TG) 87 mg/dL
  
• 2024-03-08 Cholesterol total 163 mg/dL
  
• 2024-03-08 LDL-C 107 mg/dL

2023-07-26

[medication reconciliation]

This patient just refilled Betmiga (mirabegron) on 2023-07-10 for her urinary incontinence for a 28-day valid duration at Far Eastern Hospital, this drug is not included in the active medication list, please confirm if this drug is not necessary for the patient’s current condition.

[poor medication compliance, non-adherence to medication regimen]

The 2023-07-26 progress note states, “The patient requested to self-administer her medications, adjusting them based on her daily condition. She expressed concern about receiving medications from nurses. The nurse practitioner educated her about the safety of medication administration by the nursing team, but the patient was unable to accept it. As a result, the patient’s outpatient medication was discontinued”.

On 2023-07-26, I visited the patient and her caregiver at approximately 11:00 am to address the concerns raised in the progress note regarding the patient’s medication compliance.

The patient said she is a member of TzuChi and was diagnosed with suspected cholangiocarcinoma in 2022-05 and subsequently treated at ShinKong Hospital. During the visit, I found that the patient tends to be selective in taking prescribed medications, believing that certain medications are more effective and should be taken more, while she perceives little efficacy from other prescribed medications. In addition, the patient mentioned that she does not always take her prescribed painkiller.

I have tried to help the patient understand the importance of adhering to the prescribed medication regimen. However, it appears that the patient still holds strong personal beliefs regarding medication, which may lead to inaccurate assessments of treatment effectiveness.

Regarding the issue of low sodium levels, I advised the patient to increase her salt intake, the patient attributed this to the caregiver’s cooking, as she felt that the meals were not seasoned enough. However, upon further discussion with the nurses, the caregiver mentioned that she already added an adequate amount of salt to the meals.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-19, -05-07, -04-26, -04-24 CXR erect

  • There are multiple nodular and linear infiltrations on both lungs.

• 2024-04-30 SONO - abdomen

  • CBD and bilateral IHD dilatation
  • Pancreatic cystic lesion

• 2024-04-25 PD-L1 (28.8)

  • Cellblock No. S2024-06846
  • RESULTS：
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS < 1
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS): 0

• 2024-04-19 Surgical pathology Level IV

  • Intestine, small, duodenum, 2nd portion, biopsy — chronic duodenitis
  • The specimen submitted consists of 6 tissue fragments measuring up to 0.2x0.2x0.2 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they are brownish and elastic.
  • It shows chronic duodenitis with lymphocytic infiltrate.
    
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CD20(+), CD3(+), CD43(+) and CK(-).

• 2024-04-19 Patho - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, prepyloric antrum, AW, biopsy — ulcer with Helicobacter infection
  • Microscopically, it shows ulcer with necrotic debris, granulation tissue,and leukocytic infiltrate. Helicobacter-like bacilli are seen.

• 2024-04-19 EGD

  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade C
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric mass-like leison with central ulcer, supsect malignant, prepyloric antrum, AW, s/p biopsy(A)
  • Deformity of antrum
  • Duodenal mucosal lesion, suspect reative change, 2nd portion, s/p biopsy(B)
  • suboptimal study due to much food residue

• 2024-04-17 PET

  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in pleurae/parenchyma of the right upper and lower lungs, compatible with the secondary lung cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in pleurae/parenchyma of the left upper and lower lungs, probably inflammation/infection process or metastatic lung cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral mediastinal spaces and in two gastrohepatic lymph nodes, the nature is to be determined (reactive or metastatic nodes ?), suggesting further investigation.
  • Increased FDG uptake in the pelvic region, the nature is to be determined also, suggesting colon fibroscopy for further investigation.

• 2024-04-16 Upper GI series

  • UGI series with water soluble contrast medium revealed:
    • Passage of contrast medium passage from oral cavity through esophagus to stomach smoothly without obstruction.
    • Distended stomach with much contrast medium retension.
    • Poor expansion of gastric pylorus.
  • Impression
    • c/w gastric pylorus lesion with partial obstruction

• 2024-04-10 T-tube cholangiography

  • Cholangiography via PTCCD catheter administration revealed:
    • S/P operation.
    • Patency of the catheter and CBD.
    • Tiny filling defects in distal CBD.

• 2024-04-08 Patho - pleural/pericardial biopsy

  • Lung, right, CT-guide biopsy — adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin ?
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 3 strips of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 1.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Sections show mucinous glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma and proliferating along the alveolar wall. Lymphovascular invasion is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(focal +), CDX2(focal +), TTF-1(-), and Napsin A(-). Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study for tumor origin, such as GI tract and others.

• 2024-04-03 CT - chest

  • Multiple nodules in bil. lungs r/o metastases. high resolution lung CT
  • the chest and upper abdomen without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images and axial slab MIP images shows:
    • lungs: multiple ill-defined patchy and nodular consolidations (a few with central cavitation) and reticular opacities in peripheral of both lungs,upper and mid lung zones predominance
      • posterior linear band subsegmental atelectasis at both lower lobes too.
    • mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change.
    • heart: normal size of cardiac chambers. conventric LVH?
      • mild calcified aortic valves.
    • collapse of the gall bladder s/p PTGBD. s/p a drain at RUQ of abdomen.
    • gastric wall thickening at antral involving thr pylorus.
    • Mild dilatation of p-duct
    • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • favor infection r/o septic embolic d/d eosinophilic pneumonia and organzing pneumonia, metastatic lesions less likely.

• 2024-04-02 MRI - pancreas

  • History and indication: obstructive jaundice
  • With and without contrast MRI of pancreas revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gastric antrum and pylorus with adjacent fat, pancreas and CBD invasion. Some LNs at gastrohepatic ligament. Mild wall thickening of gastric fundus.
    • Multiple nodules in bil. lungs.
    • Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity.
    • S/P PTGBD.
    • Mild dilatation of p-duct (4.5mm).
  • IMP:
    • Wall thickening of gastric antrum and pylorus with adjacent fat, pancreas and CBD invasion r/o malignancy. Some LNs at gastrohepatic ligament. Mild wall thickening of gastric fundus.
    • Multiple nodules in bil. lungs r/o metastases.
    • Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity r/o tumor seeding.

• 2024-04-02 Percutaneous gall bladder drainage, PTGBD

• 2024-03-28 Patho - stomach biopsy

  • Stomach, antrum, laparoscopic biopsy — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tan, irregular tissue measuring 1.5 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Section shows benign gastric mucosal tissue with chronic inflammation. H. pylori NOT present.

• 2024-03-23 CT - abdomen

  • Clinical history: 64 y/o male patient with BW loss, Abdominal fullness.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Thickneng wall at posterior gastric pylorus with gastric distention. Malignancy? may further study.
    • Mild dilatation of bilateral IHDs and P-duct.
    • Multifocal grouna glass and tree-in bud infiltrates in bilateral lungs, r/o inflammation, suggest clinical correlation.

• 2024-03-22 Upper GI & Small Intestine

  • Double contrast upper GI series shows
    • Delayed passage of the water soluble contrast medium into doudenum is found.
    • The peristasis of the stomach and doudenum is decresaed.
    • Some air pockets are found outside the doudenum. (Se3 Im25)
  • Imp:
    • r/o doudenal ulcer with perforation.

• 2024-03-22 SONO - abdomen

  • Suspicious pancreatic cyst, body
  • Prominent P-duct
  • Cholecystopathy
  • Distended stomach with fluid retention

• 2024-03-15 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound

  • Indication: Subepithelial lesion
  • Symptoms: abdomen pain
  • Pre-EUS diagnosis: r/o malignancy
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • Minimal mucosa break was noted at EC junction.
    • Erythematous change of gastric mucosa was noted.
    • Some shallow ulcers were noted at antrum.
    • Stenosis was noted at pylorus, and endoscope was unable to pass through.
    • Biopsy was performed around the pylorus.
    • Much food residues were noted at stomach.
  • Suggestion:
    • Further image study for suspect malignancy
    • Consider to arrange repeat biopsy by endoscope or surgical intervention, if negative finding in pathology

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-21 ~ 2024-04-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • suspect gastric adenocarcinoma cancer with lung metastasis, stage IV, status post laparoscopic biopsy for stomach on 2024-03-28, status post Nivolumab (self-paid)/ FOLFOX.
    • Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung, adenocarcinoma of unknown primary, stage IV, status post Nivolumab (self-paid)/ FOLFOX.
    • Gastric pylorus stenosis
    • Obstructive jaundice status post Percutaneous transhepagtic drainage of gallbladder on 2024/04/02
    • Abnormal weight loss
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • port-a catheter insertion at left cephalic vein on 2024/04/18
    • constipation
    • insomnia
    • Hyperbilirubinemia
  • CC
    • abdominal fullness, intermittent vomiting since one year ago
  • Present illness
    • This is a 64 year-old male patient has the histories of DM.
    • He suffered from abdominal fullness, intermittent vomiting since one year ago. Poor appetite and Body weight loss 19kg in one year. He visited MiaoLi WeiGong Hospital, TouFen ChongGuang Hospital, DaQian Hospital, LinKou ChangGang Hospital, CMU Hospital for help. Where Chronic gastritis and Linitis Plastica (Brinton’s disease, leather bottle stomach）was impressed. But the symptoms did not improved. So he visited our GI OPD for help.
    • Tumor makers was checked and showed Ca-199 94.99 U/mL. EUS was arranged on 3/15 and showed 1) Suboptimal study, due to much food residues; 2) Stenosis at pylorus, r/o malignancy, s/p biopsy; 3) Reflux esophagitis LA grade A-; 4) Superficial gastritis.
    • Biopsy pathology showed Chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, H pylori NOT present. He denied headache or dizziness, no sorethroat or rhinorrhea,no cough or dyspnea, no chest tightness or pain, no myalgia or arthralgia. No TOCC history was noted.
    • Under the impression of 1) Pylorus stenosis, R/O Malignancy, he was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, adequate IV fluid supplement was administered. Upper GI, Small Intestine series was arranged on 3/22, showed r/o doudenal ulcer with perforation.
    • Abdominal sonography was performed on 3/22, revealed 1) Suspicious pancreatic cyst, body 2) Prominent P-duct 3) Cholecystopathy 4)Distended stomach with fluid retention.
    • Abdominal CT was arranged on 3/23, revealed 1. Thickneng wall at posterior gastric pylorus with gastric distention. Malignancy? may further study. 2. Mild dilatation of bilateral IHDs and P-duct. 3. Multifocal grouna glass and tree-in bud infiltrates in bilateral lungs, r/o inflammation, suggest clinical correlation. GS was consulted and will be arrange laparoscopic biopsy on 3/28.
    • PPN supply was prescribed for neutrition support. Pain control with analgesic agent was administered. the Stomach, antrum, laparoscopic biopsy reported Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present.
    • We keep J-VAC drainage and arrange MRCP for further survay of pancreas which reported Wall thickening of gastric antrum and pylorus with adjacent fat, pancreas and CBD invasion r/o malignancy. Some LNs at gastrohepatic ligament. Mild wall thickening of gastric fundus.Multiple nodules in bil. lungs r/o metastases.Increased soft tissues in peritoneal cavity r/o tumor seeding.
    • PTGBD drainage was arranged for obstructive jaundice. High resolution lung CT was ashceduled for Multiple nodules in bil. lungs r/o metastases and reported as favor infection r/o septic embolic D/D eosinophilic pneumonia and organzing pneumonia, metastatic lesions less likely.
    • Lung biopsy was performed and pathology reported adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin ? The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(focal +), CDX2(focal +), TTF-1(-), and Napsin A(-). Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study for tumor origin, such as GI tract and others.
    • Consulted Hematolopgist for further advise and Systemic therapy with chemotherapy and immunotherapy is indicated for metastais gastric ca, After Oncologist discussed treatment plan with the patient, patient decided to have chemotheraphy.
    • port-A implantation on 4/18. Second EGD was scheduled for tissure proof and pathology showed chronic duodenitis on 2024/04/19.
    • He received chemotherapy with #1 Nivolumab (400mg/m2, self-paid) plus C1D1 FOLFOX on 2024/04/22-04/24, Bao-gan for poor liver function, Baraclude for Anti-HBc: reactive.
    • After chemotherapy, the lab of BCS showed poor liver function, and hyperbilirubinemia, so gave Uliden for hyperbilirubinemia, and keep Bao-gan, Baraclude treatment.
    • Abdomen echo was done on 2024/04/30, the report showed CBD and bilateral IHD dilatation. Pancreatic cystic lesion.
    • After the symptom of poor liver function, hyperbilirubinemia improved. He can be discharged on 2024/04/30, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# HS
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# BID
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# BID
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon) 10mL QID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# HS
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg/pill) 2# PRNQD RECT
• 2024-03-13 SOAP Gastroenterology Zhao YouCheng
  • S
    • He has suffered postprandial discomfort, nausea, anorexia and vomiting (billous vomitus) since 2 months ago. Loss 8 Kgs in the past 1 month.
    • Small gastric ulcer over angle and enlarged intraabdominal L.Ns were told at a LMC. Ca 19-9 was also high.
    • Past history: D.M. for 1 year.
  • O
    • 20240313: BP:104/64; HR:78 次/分; BH:160 cm; BW:48 kg; BMI:18.8
    • P.E.: Chronic ill-looking. No icteric sclera, soft abdomen, no leg pitting edema.

[consultation]

[surgical operation]

• 2024-03-28
  • Surgery
    • laparoscopic biopsy for stomach
  • Finding
    • no ascites
    • no peritoneal seeding tumor
    • severe adhesion over peritoneum and omentum, suspect previous appendectomy related
    • no sginficant serosa invasion lesion at antrum
    • but wall thickening and easy bleeding over antrum

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-11 - nivolumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 120mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3830mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-22 - nivolumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 115mg D5W 120mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-22 - nivolumab 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 120mg 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 570mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Opdivo + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

==========

2024-06-11

[potential need for intensive nutrition in cachexia]

The patient’s weight has decreased by 16% within one month (from 48.9 kg on 2024-05-07 to 41.1 kg on 2024-06-11), indicating evident cachexia. Currently, Megest (megestrol) is being administered. If the weight loss continues, more intensive nutritional intervention might be necessary.

CA-199 has shown a slight increase over the past month, while bilirubin levels have remained stable under BaoGan (silymarin) and Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid). No medication discrepancies have been identified.

• 2024-06-07 CA-199 (NM) 143.470 U/ml
• 2024-05-10 CA-199 (NM) 128.115 U/ml

2024-05-20

[first dose of nivolumab and FOLFOX administered, tumor markers increasing despite treatment; hyperbilirubinemia managed with ursodeoxycholic acid]

Possible GI-originated adenocarcinoma biopsied from the lung was pathologically proven, and PD-L1 (28.8) showed CPS < 1. The first dose of nivolumab plus FOLFOX was administered on 2024-04-22. The readings of tumor markers CEA and CA199 have continued to increase until early-mid May.

• 2024-05-10 CA-199 (NM) 128.115 U/ml
  

• 2024-03-14 CA199 94.990 U/mL

• 2024-05-10 CEA (NM) 3.451 ng/ml
  

• 2024-03-14 CEA 2.850 ng/mL

The hyperbilirubinemia was primarily due to elevated conjugated bilirubin. Currently, Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid) is in use, and the direct bilirubin readings appear to be decreasing.

• 2024-05-19 Bilirubin direct 0.55 mg/dL
  
• 2024-04-29 Bilirubin direct 0.71 mg/dL
  
• 2024-04-26 Bilirubin direct 2.10 mg/dL

No medication discrepancies were found after reviewing PharmaCloud and HIS5.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-30 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Follow liver function test and AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2024-05-06 CT - chest
  • comparison: prior CT on 2023/11/29
    • Lungs: interval decrease size and number as well as decreased solid portion of pulmonary nodules in both lungs.
    • enlarged thyroid gland with nodular calcifications that extends to superior mediastinum, paratracheal spaces, suggesting of intrathoracic thyroid goiter.
      • normal caliber of the thoracic aorta and pulmonary arteries
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers. dilated LA, RA, LV.
  • Impression:
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma with lung metastasis in regression as compared with CT on 2023/11/29
• 2024-04-25 Standing KUB
  • Compression fracture of L2-3.
• 2024-01-25 CXR
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2023-12-14 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type As.
  • ART:
    • RE ipsi 4k Hz absent, contra absent.
    • LE absent.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 28 dB HL; LE 21 dB HL.
    • RE normal to moderate SNHL.
    • LE normal to mild SNHL.
• 2023-12-11 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, right, CT-guide biopsy — consistent with metastatic endometrioid carcinoma
  • Sections show solid nests and glandular tumor cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma with focal tumor necrosis.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), PAX8(+), TTF-1(-), and Napsin A(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2023-12-11 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Mild cardiomegaly.
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
• 2023-11-29 CT - chest
  • chest without contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs: multiple randomly distributed pulmonary nodules of varying sizes measuring up to 9mm at RML.
      • enlarged thyroid gland with nodular calcifications that extends to superior mediastinum, paratracheal spaces, suggesting of thyroid goiter.
  • Impression:
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma S/P hysterectomy with lung metastasis.
• 2023-11-20 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Nodules (up to 1.2cm) in bil. visible lungs.
    • Colonic diverticula.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P hysterectomy.
    • Nodules (up to 1.2cm) in bil. visible lungs r/o metastases.
    • Colonic diverticula.
• 2023-11-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • Hepatic lesion may be masked by fatty liver background
• 2023-09-13 SONO - vein
  • Conclusion:
    • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
    • Right LSV trivial reflux, involved right sphenofemoral junction(SFJ); proximal GSV 0.57 cm
    • Right CFV trivial reflux
    • Left LSV trivial reflux, involved left sphenofemoral junction(SFJ); proximal GSV 0.50 cm
    • Left CFV trivial reflux
    • Left leg MVO/SVC related low
  • Suggestion:
    • elastic sock using; if in vain, consider venography.
• 2023-07-31 CT - brain
  • Imp: Brain atrophy.
• 2023-07-28 CT - brain
  • Impression: No definite intracranial abnormality.
• 2023-03-02 Exercise ECG Bruce
  • Probably negative for myocardial ischemia (Upsloping ST change)
• 2022-10-26 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis, LA A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
    • Duodenitis, bulb
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • Please pursue CLO test
• 2022-07-27 Patho - uterus with or without SO non-neoplastic/prolapse
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Uterus, endometrium, total hysterectomy — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 2.
    • Uterus, myometrium, total hysterectomy — endometrioid adenocarcinoma invading > ½ thickness of the myometrium; leimyoma.
    • Uterus, cervix, total hysterectomy — free
    • Ovaries and fallopian tubes, bilateral, BSO — free
      
    • Lymph node, bilateral pelvic, dissection — free
      
    • pT1b pN0 (if cM0); AJCC 8th edition/FIGO Pathology stage: IB, at lest.
      • NOTE: According to AJCC staging manual 2017 8th edition page 10. “Pathologist should not report any M category unless appropriate for the specimen evaluated.” … “Only the managing physician can assign cM0 after taking into account physical examination, image, and other information”. However, the pathologists are ordered by this hospital adminstration (including the chiefs of cancer committee, medical department and radiation oncology) to assign the “cM” category, although pathologists are not in the position of doing so.
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation Procedure: Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery 
      
    • Specimens include: 01 left ilac lymph nodes; 02: left obturator lymph nodes; 03: right iliac lymph nodes; 04: right obturator lymph nodes; 05: uterus and bilateral adnexae.
    • Specimen size:
      • uterus: 180 gms; 12 x 8 x 5 cm,
        
      • right ovary: 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm;
        
      • left ovary: 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm;
        
      • right tube: 4 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm;
        
      • left tube: 4 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm;
        
    • Tumor site: The endometrium is diffusely thickened or diffusely involved by tumor.
      
    • Tumor size: 4.3 x 3.5 cm
      
    • The myometrium : invaded by tumor; ＞ ½ thickness of the myometrium and 0.8 cm from serosal surface.
    • The cervix : free of tumor: tumor is 4.3 cm from distal margin.
    • Adnexa: unremarkable
    • Lymph node: 01 left ilac lymph odes; 02: left obturator lymph nodes; 03: right iliac lymph nodes; 04: right obturator lymph nodes.
      • Tissue for sections: A1-2: left ilac lymph nodes; B: left obturator lymph nodes; C1-2: right iliac lymph nodes; D: right obturator lymph nodes; E1-2: left adnexa; E3-4: right adnexa; E5: cervix; E6: endometrium and endocervix; E7-12: endometrial cancer
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: Endometrioid carcinoma, NOS
    • Histology grade: FIGO grade 2
    • Depth of invasion: invade ＞1/2 thickness of the myometrial wall
      
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement- Not identified
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement- Not identified
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): Not identified
      • Bilateral ovary: free
      • Bilateral fallopian tube: free
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Absent
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: free
      • No lymph nodes submitted or found
      • Right Pelvic Node: 0/ 14= C1-2: right iliac lymph nodes 0/11; D: right obturator lymph nodes 0/3
        • Number of Right Pelvic Nodes with Macrometastasis (greater than 2 mm): 0
        • Number of Right Pelvic Nodes with Micrometastasis (greater than 0.2 mm and up to 2 mm):0
        • Number of Right Pelvic Nodes with Isolated Tumor Cells (0.2 mm or less) (if applicable)**:0
        • Total Number of Right Pelvic Nodes Examined: 14
      • Left Pelvic Node: 0/16= A1-2: left ilac lymph nodes 0/11; B: left obturator lymph nodes 0/5
        • Number of Left Pelvic Nodes with Macrometastasis (greater than 2 mm): 0
        • Number of Left Pelvic Nodes with Micrometastasis (greater than 0.2 mm and up to 2 mm):0
        • Number of Left Pelvic Nodes with Isolated Tumor Cells (0.2 mm or less) (if applicable)**: 0
        • Total Number of Left Pelvic Nodes Examined:16
      • Para-aortic Node: N/A
    • Additional Pathologic Findings - leimyoma
    • Ancillary Studies: result of D&C specimen: S2022-11711: IHC stains: ER (+, strong intensity 100%); PR (+, strong intensity 100%), Napsin-A (-), WT-1 (focal +), vimentin (diffuse strong +).
• 2022-07-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (92.0 - 13.7) / 92.0 = 85.11%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 85.1-88.0
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 66.1
  • Conclusion:
    • Thickened AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2022-07-22 Bronchodilator Test
  • small airway dysfunction
  • with significant response to bronchodilator
• 2022-07-20 Patho - endometrium curretage/biopsy
  • Uterus, endometrium, D＆C — endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 2.
  • IHC stains: ER (+, strong intensity 100%); PR (+, strong intensity 100%), Napsin-A (-), WT-1 (focal +), vimentin (diffuse strong +).
• 2022-07-18 MRI - pelvis
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis:
    • Diffuse soft tissue in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T1(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:Ib(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Soft tissue in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, if proven malignancy, cstage T1bN0M0.
• 2022-07-15 SONO - gynecology
  • Endometrial thickening:30.6mm
  • Uterine myoma

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-01, 2023-11-09, -08-17 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QD
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 0.5# QD
    • carvedilol 6.25mg 1# QD
    • Natrilix (indapamide 1.5mg) 1# QD
• 2023-12-27 SOAP Radiation Oncology Huang JingMin
  • S: Completion of radiotherapy on 2022-10-14. Lung metastases.
    • PI: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 2, of the uterine endometrium, stage pT1b pN0 (cM0); AJCC 8th edition/FIGO Pathology stage: IB, s/p Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery on 2022-07-27.
    • Family history: (-)
    • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
    • Personal Hx: DM(-); HTN(-)
    • Allergy(+)
  • A: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 2, of the uterine endometrium, stage pT1b pN0 (cM0); AJCC 8th edition/FIGO Pathology stage: IB, s/p Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery and s/p radiotherapy, with lung metastases.
  • P: Refer to medical oncology for further treatment.
    • RTC: after chemotherapy or if indicated.
• 2023-12-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • S: menopaused at 55 y/o
    • Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, grade 2, FIGO Pathology stage: IB, at least.
    • post Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery on 2022/07/27
    • Recurrent 2023/12/11 PATHO - lung transbronchial biopsy, Lung, right, CT-guide biopsy — consistent with metastatic endometrioid carcinoma
  • A:
    • Conclusions of Cancer Multi-specialty Team Meeting, Meeting date: 20231214
      • Treatment plan: Transfer to the HemaOnco department for systemic chemotherapy (for relapse with lung metastasis).
    • The patient and her daughter is hesitating about chemotherapy. I have planned to refer her to port-A by GS Chen YJ but she is still hesitating about it.
    • Conclusions of Cancer Multi-specialty Team Meeting, Meeting date: 20231207
      • Treatment plan: If recurrence of lung metastasis is suspected, it is recommended to arrange chest CT quided biopsy for tissue prove.
• 2023-05-25, -03-02 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Micardis (telmisartan 80mg) 1# QD
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • carvedilol 6.25mg 1# QD
    • Tricozide (trichlormethiazide 2mg) 0.5# QD
• 2023-05-25 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen ZhiXiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 2# TID
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Algitab (alginic acid, MgCO3, Al(OH)3; 200mg) 1# TID
    • Tone (imipramine 25mg) 0.5# TID
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2023-02-23 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen ZhiXiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 2# TID
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Synpylon (sulpiride 50mg) 1# TID
    • Strocain (oxethazaine, polymigel; 5mg) 1# TIDAC

[surgical operation]

• 2022-07-27
  • Surgery
    • Operation: Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology staging surgery        
  • Finding
    • Uterus: normal size, smooth surface, papillary mass in uterus cavity, myometrium invasion depth <1/2
    • Bilateral adnexa: grossly normal
    • Bilateral pelvic lymph nodes: normal(-), enlarged(+), indurated(+)
    • CDS: free
    • Estimated blood loss: 50ml
    • Blood transfusion: nil
    • Complication: nil
• 2022-07-20
  • Surgery
    • D&C, diagnostic
    • MRI: Soft tissue in the uterine cavity, r/o endometrial malignancy, if proven malignancy, cstage T1bN0M0.
  • Finding
    • Uterus: Anteversion, 9 cm.
    • Some endometrial tissue were curetted out.
    • Estimated blood loss: 5 mL, Blood transfusion: nil, complication: nil.  

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-06-06 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-18 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-26 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL + carboplatin AUC 5 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

Why give Taxol (Paxel) before carboplatin? - 2024-02-26 - https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/give-taxol-paxil-before-carboplatin-3562689/

• Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 2, 2023.

• Official answer by Drugs.com

  • Taxol (paclitaxel, Paxel) must be given before carboplatin because if carboplatin is given before Taxol, it stops Taxol from having an effect on cancer cells. This is called a scheduling interaction because when Taxol is given before carboplatin, there is little interaction and both agents work as intended.
  • The combination of carboplatin and paclitaxel is widely used to treat multiple solid tumors including ovarian, lung, and breast cancer. Research has shown that the pretreatment or simultaneous treatment with carboplatin inhibited Taxol-induced I-kappa, B-alpha degradation, and BCL-2 phosphorylation. Further analyses demonstrated that carboplatin could significantly interfere with the cytotoxic effects of Taxol on both mitotic arrest and apoptotic cell death unless Taxol was administered before carboplatin. These results indicate that the interaction between paclitaxel and carboplatin is highly schedule-dependent and the optimal schedule is Taxol (paclitaxel, Paxel) followed by carboplatin.

• Why is Taxol and carboplatin used together?

  • A landmark study in 1996 showed that Taxol and carboplatin in combination was better for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer because it was less toxic than the combination used at the time, Taxol and cisplatin. Carboplatin-Taxol in combination were also just as effective as cisplatin-Taxol. Carboplatin-Taxol have been a standard chemotherapy combination used for more than 25 years for the treatment of ovarian cancer. The combination is also used to treat many other solid tumors.

• How effective is Taxol and carboplatin?

  • The combination of carboplatin-Taxol is well tolerated and achieves a clinical response rate of 50% to 81% and an average progression free survival (PFS) of 13.6 to 19.3 months. Other findings include:
    • For patients with optimally debulked advanced ovarian cancer revealed the median PFS for carboplatin-Taxol was 20.7 months compared to 19.4 with cisplatin-Taxol
    • Overall survival was 57.4 months with carboplatin-Taxol compared to 48.7 months with cisplatin-Taxol
    • Gastrointestinal, renal, metabolic toxicity and leukopenia were significantly more in cisplatin-Taxol group compared with carboplatin-Taxol
    • Quality-of-life scores at the end of treatment were significantly better with carboplatin-Taxol (65.25) compared with cisplatin-Taxol (51.97).
    • Toxic side effects, such as nausea and weight loss, are less with carboplatin-Taxol
    • Carboplatin-Taxol can be administered safely and effectively over a 3-hour infusion period. Previously, cisplatin-Taxol was administered over 24 hours, requiring a hospital stay.

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2024-03-18

[previous neutropenia (paclitaxel/carboplatin) - risk of recurrence]

The patient experienced an episode of neutropenia 1-2 weeks following the last administration of paclitaxel and carboplatin on 2024-02-26. There is a risk of recurrent neutropenia with the 2nd administration of these medications.

• 2024-03-17 WBC 3.87 x10^3/uL
• 2024-03-12 WBC 1.84 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-03-05 WBC 1.51 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-02-26 WBC 6.06 x10^3/uL paclitaxel + carboplatin

2024-02-26

No repeat prescriptions have been issued by any healthcare provider other than ours according the the PharmaCloud database. Furthermore, the medications prescribed by our cardiologist on 2024-02-01 have been incorporated into the active medication list without any discrepancies.

The patient’s vital signs have remained stable throughout this hospital stay, and laboratory results from 2024-02-26 did not reveal any significant findings. There is no evidence to suggest any contraindications for the administration of the paclitaxel and carboplatin regimen.

701201523

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (70 - 23) / 70 = 67.14%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR and trivial TR
    • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-04-09 PET
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism involving multiple lymph nodes as mentioned above. Lymphoma of low FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the stomach. Inflammatory process is more likely. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-04-08 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2024-04-06 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral thoracic inlet, abdominal paraaortic, and mesenterric region is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-04-03, the lesions are enlarged slightly.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum
    • Bilateral renal cysts are found.
  • Imp:
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral thoracic inlet, abdominal paraaortic, and mesenterric region, in slightly progression.
• 2024-01-18 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch.
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2023-04-03 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Lymphadenopathy at mesenterric and paraaotic region is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-11-25, these lymph nodes are decreased in size.
    • Bilateral renal cysts up to 3.73cm is found.
    • Some lymph nodes are found at left lower neck are found. In regression.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at bilateral axillary region.
  • Imp:
    • Lymphadenopathy at left lower neck and abdominal paraaortic and mesenterric region. In regression.
• 2022-12-12 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2022-11-25 CT - chest
  • Lymphadenopathy at left lower neck. Statioanry.
  • Lymphadenopathy at mesenterric and paraaortic region. In progression.
• 2022-07-29 CT - chest
  • Extensive lymphadenopathy at bilateral lower neck, axillary, and mesenterric region. Stationary in size.
• 2022-04-15 CT - chest
  • Lymphadenopathy at left supraclavicular region and bilateral axillary region, paraaortic and mesenterric region. In regression.
• 2022-01-06 CT - chest
  • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral thoracic inlet and axillary, mediastinal and abdominal paraaortic and paracaval region. In regression.
• 2021-10-19 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2021-10-19 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (74 - 19) / 74 = 74.32%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
  • Normal LV diastolic function.
  • Normal RV systolic function.
  • Aortic valve sclerosis with no AS and AR; mild MR; moderate TR; mild PR.
• 2021-10-06 CT - chest
  • advanced malignant lymphoma involving both sides of diaphgram, stationary as compared with previous CT study on 2021/04/13
• 2021-04-13 CT - chest
  • advanced malignant lymphoma involving neck both sides of diaphgram, seem stationary as compared with previous CT study on 2020/12/22
• 2020-12-22 CT - chest
  • advanced malignant lymphoma involving neck, axillary regions, mediastinum, and abdomen (both sides of diaphgram), stationary as compared with previous CT study on 2020/07/15
• 2020-07-15 CT - chest
  • advanced malignant lymphoma involving neck, axillary regions, mediastinum, and abdomen (both sides of diaphgram), stationary as compared with previous CT study on 2019/12/05
• 2019-12-17 Surgical patholgoy Level IV
  • Clinical diagnosis: Lymphoma, other named variants, LN of head face and neck;
  • Pathological diagnosis:
    • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Lymphoma involvement.
    • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20 show monoclonality. CD5 (+), CD23 (+).
  • Microsopic description
    • Section shows one piece of bone marrow with 50% cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 5:1. There is a predominant subpopulation of small lymphoid cells.
    • IHC stains: CD3 and CD20 show monoclonality. CD5 (+), CD23 (+), compatible with clinical history of small lymphocytic lymphoma.
• 2019-12-05 CT - abdomen
  • Enlarged LNs at bil. neck, axillary regions, mediastinum, peritoneal cavity, pelvi cavity, retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions c/w lymphoma.
• 2019-11-01 PET
  • There was mildly or faintly increased FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 1.10, delay: 1.15) including multiple bilateral neck, bilateral supraclavicular and axillary lymph nodes, some mediastinal, abdominal and bilateral inguinal lymph nodes. There was increased FDG uptake in the nasopharynx (SUVmax early: 1.94) and stomach (SUVmax early: 2.84, delay: 1.79).
  • IMPRESSION:
    • Mild or faint glucose hypermetabolism involving multiple lymph nodes as mentioned above. Lymphoma of low FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm should be watched out. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the nasopharynx and stomach. The nature is to be determined (inflammatory process? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-07 ~ 2024-04-11 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Relapsed small lymphocytic lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes, Lugano stage IV, PS:1, Lymphadenopathy at bilateral thoracic inlet, abdominal paraaortic, and mesenterric region, in slightly progression by chest CT exam on 2024/04/06.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • for chemotherapy                     
  • Present illness
    • This 83-year-old female patient has Hypertension and minor stroke (left hand numbness) with medication treatment and regular OPD follow up at YongHe Cardinal Tien Hospital.
    • She noticed a palpable tumor over left neck which existed for over one year, with body weight loss from 48 -> 43kg. Left neck biopsy was done and pathology showed malignancy lymphoma, B cell, CE 20 (+), CD 5 (+), bcl-2 (+), CD 23 (+), CD 10 (-),cyclin D1 (-), C?D 21 (-). Due to favoring small lymphocytic lymphoma, she was transferred to our ONC/HEMA OPD since 2019-10.
    • The PET scan images impression to 1. Mild or faint glucose hypermetabolism involving multiple lymph nodes as mentioned above. Lymphoma of low FDG uptake involving multiple lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm should be watched out. 2. Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the nasopharynx and stomach. The nature is to be determined (inflammatory process? other nature?).
    • 2019/12 CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed: Enlarged LNs at bil. neck, axillary regions, mediastinum, peritoneal cavity, pelvi cavity, retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions c/w lymphoma. Under the impression of favoring Small lymphocytic lymphoma, stage III and follow up CT showed advanced malignant lymphoma involving both sides of diaphgram), stationary as compared with previous CT study on 2021/04/13.
    • She has fatigue and BW loss 1kg for 1 month, who is admitted for chemotherapy as R-COP C1 on 2021/10/20, C2 on 2021/11/9, C3 on 2021/12/7. C4 on 2022/01/4.
    • Followed up CT on 2022/01/06, report showed Lymphadenopathy at bilateral thoracic inlet and axillary, mediastinal and abdominal paraaortic and paracaval region. In regression.
    • C5 on 2022/02/08-09. C6 R-COP on 2022/03/09-10.
    • The following CT of Lung on 2022/11/25 showed lymphadenopathy at mesenteric and para-aortic region in progression.
    • With the diagnosis of relapsed small lymphocytic lymphoma involving multiple lymph nodes as of bil. neck, axillary regions, mediastinum, peritoneal cavity, pelvi cavity, retroperitoneum and bil. inguinal regions, Lugano stage IV, PS 1.
    • She received the chemotherapy with C1 R-COP on 2022/12/13, C2 on 2023/01/06, C3 on 2023/03/01.
    • Follow up chest CT on 2024/04/06, report showed Lymphadenopathy at bilateral thoracic inlet, abdominal paraaortic, and mesenterric region, in slightly progression.
    • This time, she denied fullness or BW loss, who was admitted for newly chemotherapy on 2024/04/07.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, whole body PET scan was performed on 4/9 24 and report was pending.
    • Chemotherapy with C4 R-COP was administered on 2024/04/09-10, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • She was discharged on 4/11 24 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 8# BID (4/10~4/14 18:00)
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-06-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 30min + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2024-05-17 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 30min + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.9mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2024-04-09 - rituximab 375mg/m2 500mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 30min + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 40mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2023-03-01 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2023-01-06 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2022-12-13 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2022-03-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2022-02-08 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2022-01-03 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2021-12-07 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2021-11-09 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL] D1-2 + palonosetron 250ug D2
• 2021-10-19 - rituximab 375mg/m2 490mg NS 470mL 8hr D1 + [cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 780mg NS 250mL 0.5hr + vincrestine 1.4mg/m2 1.8mg NS 50mL 10min] D2 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 30mg BID PO D2-6 (R-COP Q3W, Endoxam 20% off due to age)
  • acetaminophen 500mg PO D1 + [dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL] D1-2

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2023-03-02

This patient with Small cell B-cell lymphoma was treated with a total of six cycles of R-COP regimen from 2021-10 to 2022-03. However, during regular CT follow-up on 2022-11-25, progression of lymphadenopathy was observed in the mesenteric and paraaortic regions. As a result, the patient was rechallenged with R-COP from 2022-12 onwards.

The lab results from 2023-03-01 indicated that there were no notable abnormalities in the patient’s liver and kidney functions or blood cell counts. And the TPR panel revealed that the patient’s vital signs and blood pressure were stable.

Entecavir is prescribed to suppress the replication of the hepatitis B virus with no issue.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-21 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (88 - 29) / 88 = 67.05%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67
  • Conclusion: “Poor apical windows due to large breast mass”
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Indeterminate LV diastolic function (EA fusion due to tachycardia, HR: 118bpm).
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
• 2024-05-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in some L-spines and bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Mildly increased activity in the right ischial bone. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-05-15 PET
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left breast with chest wall involvement, highly suspected the primary residual/recurrent breast cancer.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left axilla region, highly suspected left breast cancer with regional lymph nodes metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the left upper and left lower lungs, breast cancer with lung metastasis should be considered, suggesting biopsy, if necessary, for investigation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in bilateral kidneys, ureters, and colon, probably physiological uptake of FDG.
    
  • Left breast cancer s/p treatment with residual/recurrent tumor, c/rcT4N2M0-1 (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-05-14 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 38 y/o female patient with left Breast CA s.p chemotherapy 1 year ago, for tumor staging form chest to abdomen, pelvis.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Huge tumor, 16.2x11.1cm in left breast, could be due to malignancy.
    • Presence of splenomegaly.
    • Presence of ascites.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion.
    • Bilateral lung nodules, r/o lung metastasis.
    • Enlarged left axillary lymph nodes, r/o lymph nodes metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Left breast malignancy with axillary lymph nodes metastasis.
    • Splenomegaly.
    • Lung nodules, r/o metastasis.
    • Bilateral pleural effusion.
• 2023-11-21 SONO - breast
  • Diagnosis
    • Uncertain breast tumor ,in favor of benign fibroadenoma (FA), Highly suspicious of malignancy, with sonographic negative axillary LNs
    • TNBC, stage II in March 2023 at Taiepi University s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy (anthracycline x4 followed taxotere x4 with the last chemotherapy done in early Sep 2023.)
  • Suggestion
    • arrange snipple sparing mastectomy and SLNB on 1121130, medication, education, & OPD follow up
    • inform her the risk of wound infection 5% and nipple invasion 2%
  • BI-RADS:
    • 6-Known Biopsy - Proven Malignancy

[consultation]

• 2024-06-04 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • This is a 38-year-old female with no known systemic diseases, has a history of a Cesarean section 15 years ago and admitted due to left breast cancer with left axillary and chset wall metastasis, suspect lung metastasis. ypT4N2M1, stage IV. triple negative. ECOG:3 18 x 15 x 4 cm³ suspect tumor rupture with infection this time.
    • ABx of Tapimycin for 15 days and shifted to Brosym and added Erasix on 6/3 with added was prescribed for infection control. However poor response was noticed and her lt. breast wound were still presenting contineous bloody discharge. We need your expertise to evaluated this patient for the possibility of surgical treatment or other management. Thank you.
  • A
    • I think wide-excision with extended mastectomy is a reasonable option for the patient, since chemotherapy is not very helpful.
    • If the defect caused by cancer-ablasion is too big, at least I can do skin grafting to resurface the wound. If the dimension of the defect is smaller or equal to the TRAM flap, technique of flap-reconstruction to chest wall is not a problem to me. However, the surgery takes much of patient’s strength, and she must have more daily calori BEFORE the flap surgery, and she may need some self-pay albumin AFTER the flap surgery.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-24 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 100mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-17 - docetaxel 40mg/m2 60mg NS 100mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-06-04

[Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia]

Lab:

• 2024-06-02 HGB 8.5 g/dL
• 2024-05-29 HGB 9.0 g/dL
• 2024-05-27 HGB 6.4 g/dL
• 2024-05-23 HGB 8.1 g/dL
• 2024-05-16 HGB 10.8 g/dL
• 2024-05-13 HGB 6.5 g/dL
• 2023-11-09 HGB 13.1 g/dL

Docetaxel and Potential Contribution to Anemia

• The patient received Taxotere (docetaxel) on 2024-05-17 and 2024-05-24).

• While anemia was already present before these treatments, docetaxel is known to have a high incidence of anemia (65% to 97%, with 8% to 9% reaching grades 3/4). Therefore, it’s possible that the chemotherapy may have worsened (exacerbated) the existing anemia.

Management of Severe Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia

In cases of severe anemia caused by chemotherapy, leukocyte-reduced packed red blood cell (LPRBC) transfusions may be considered. (A blood transfusion was performed on 2024-05-27).)

[Trodelvy as alternative for severe anemia if current regimen not tolerated anymore]

If the treatment with docetaxel causes recurrent and severe anemia in this patient, it may be necessary to consider adjusting the regimen. In such a case, Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan) might be considered. The NHI coverage criteria for this drug are as follows:

• It is applicable for treating adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer who have previously received at least two systemic treatments (one of which must be for advanced disease) and meet the following conditions:
  • The patient’s physical condition is good (ECOG ≤ 1).
  • The patient must have used a taxane-based drug for at least one treatment course.
• Prior approval is required, and each application is limited to a treatment course of 3 months. The initial application must include test reports confirming ER, PR, and HER2 negativity.
• For subsequent applications, objective evidence (e.g., imaging) must be provided to confirm no disease progression for continued use.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-03-13 Patho - soft tissue debridement
  • Soft tissue, right neck, incision and drainage — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Section shows fibrous tissue with infiltration of nests of neoplastic squamous cells.
• 2024-01-20 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Regressed tumor in right submandibular space, invasion to carotid, parotid spaces, oropharynx wall and right pterygoid muscles.
  • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor, with necrosis change.
  • Possible necrotic LNs in right submandibular space
  • Decreased right mastoid air cells pneumotization indicating chronic mastoiditis.
  • Correlation with previous imaging study for comparison is suggested.
• 2023-10-17 PD-L1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2023-20345
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell(TC) staining assessment: TC >= 1% and < 5%
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 1%
• 2023-10-13 Patho - soft tissue debridement
  • Soft tissue, neck, right, incision and drainage — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of sheets of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2023-10-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (123 - 32) / 123 = 73.98%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Normal chamber size
    • Mild AR, MR
• 2023-09-08 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the lower C-spine and L3 spine. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some hot and faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-08-31 MRI - larynx
  • Impression (Imaging stage): T: 4(T_value) N: 3(N_value) M: 0(M_value) STAGE: ____(Stage_value)
• 2023-08-31 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, EC junction,biopsy— chronic esophagitis
  • Esophagus, 34 cm below incisor, junction,biopsy— chronic esophagitis
  • All for sections: A: EC junction, B:34 cm below incisor
    
  • Microscopically, sections A and B show acanthosis with lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate. No goblet cell is seen.
• 2023-08-30 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • R/O eosinophilic esophagitis, lower esophagus, s/p biopsy (A) and (B)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, antrum
  • CLO test: Negative

[MedRec]

• 2023-08-29 ~ 2023-09-22 POMR Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Xia YiRan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of right submandibular gland with neck lymph nodes metastasis cT4bN3M0 stage IVB in progress induction chemotherapy
    • local infection of right neck and parotid gland tail area
    • Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Chemotherapy related anemia
  • CC
    • He was admitted for futher treatment due to A MALIGNANT TUMOR AT HIS right neck.
  • Present illness
    • This is 46y/o male without underlying history was admitted due to A MALIGNANT TUMOR AT HIS right neck.
    • Accroding to the STATEMENT OF PATIENT’S HIMSELF, THE PRESENT ILLNESS SHOULD BE TRACED BACK TO LAST MONTH.
    • Discharge note from YangMing JiaoTong Univ Hospital, CT scan showed a 4.7x3.8cm tumor at right neck, biopsy showed squamous cell carcinoma.
    • PET scan showed a FDG-avid mass at right neck level II with central necrosis and abutting the right submandibular gland.
    • The possibility of metastatic LAP or submandibular gland cancer are considered. pre-op C/T with PFL twice at onco OPD in 2023/07, but no response was noted by clinical picture even P16+.
    • PFL was switched to TPF and TPF C1 (Q3W) was on 8/9-8/11. (5-FU reduced to 3 days dose since unrecovered thrombocytopenia 75000/ul due to PFL).
    • After TPF, no marked tumor regression was noticed. R/T from 8/21-25,28; x6 times was done.
    • Under the impression of head and neck tumor, he was admitted for futher treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, his Larynx MRI revelaed squamous cell carcinoma of right submandibular gland with neck lymph nodes metastasis cT4N3M0 stage IVB on 2023-08-31. After consulted Hematologist for further treatment of the right neck tumor, and was suggested to consult OS Dr. for surgical intervention directly first, and we was arranged for insertion of PORT-A scheduled by CVS doctor. He transferred to OS ward for prepare pre-chemotherapy survery on 2023-09-04.
    • At OS ward, we had arrange physcial examination was done for pre-chemotherapy. He under received left clavicle port-A insertion on 2023-09-07.
    • Then he received the 1st session of the 1st cycle of induction chemotherapy with #1a TPF (Taxotere 40mg/M2, cisplatin 40mg/M2, 5-fu 1000mg/M2 plus Leucovorin 100mg/M2) + Methotrexate 30mg/M2 on 2023/09/11 to 2023/09/13.
    • And the 2nd session of the 1st cycle of induction chemotherapy with #1b TPF (Taxotere 40mg/M2, cisplatin 40mg/M2, 5-fu 1000mg/M2 plus Leucovorin 100mg/M2) + Methotrexate 30mg/M2 on 2023/09/18 to 2023/09/20.
    • Local heat with red facial skin over the right mandibular angle and parotid gland tail are noted. No shrinkage of the malignant tumor was noted on 2023-09-21.
    • Currently, it is measured about 11*10 cm over postauricular area with induration, extending to right submandibular area and upper neck (One week ago, this malignant tumor was reduced its size). Analegsic agent with Neurotin 1tab PO TID was prescribed. Oral under full liquid diet with high protein diet. Mouth gargling with Parmason solution Q3HPRN. Pay attention chemotherapy-related side effeects and general condition for him. We follow-up Lab. data on today morning showed all data within normal limit. As his condition was stable after chemotherapy was delivered, the patient was discharged on 2023-09-22 and next cycle of induction chemotherapy was arranged for him on 2023-10-02.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# PRNHS if insomnia
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC if nausea or vomit
    • loperamide 2mg 2# PRNQ8H if diarrhea > 4 times per day
    • Neurontin (gabapentin 100mg) 1# TID
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H
    • Kentamin (B1 50mg, B6 50mg, B12 500ug) 1# BID
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-05-02 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 400mg 1hr + nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr (Erbitux + Opdivo)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-04-09 - cetuximab 250mg/m2 450mg 1hr + nivolumab 100mg NS 100mL 1hr + methotrexate 24mg/m2 40mg NS 100mL 30min (Erbitux + Opdivo + MTX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-03-27 - docetaxel 28mg/m2 50mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 28mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 3hr + fluorouracil 700mg/m2 1200mg leucovorin 70mg/m2 120mg NS 1000mL 22hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg
• 2024-03-01
• 2024-01-22
• 2024-01-02
• 2023-12-12
• 2023-12-06
• 2023-11-16
• 2023-11-06
• 2023-10-20
• 2023-10-02
• 2023-09-18
• 2023-09-11

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2024-06-04

[Patient Experiences Severe Symptoms of Anorexia, Cough, and Dyspnea]

The patient is reported to have symptoms of loss of appetite (anorexia), cough, and difficulty breathing (dyspnea), all of which are classified as Grade 3 (severe). It is noted that the patient’s weight reached a recorded high of 78.8 kg on 2023-11-06, but then fluctuated with more decreases than increases, reaching a low of 60.5 kg on 2024-04-12. Recently, on 2024-05-24, the weight has risen slightly to 66.1 kg. These weight changes during this period may be influenced by the patient’s swallowing difficulties, which could be a possible cause for the reported loss of appetite. Additionally, a chest X-ray (CXR) performed on 2024-05-14, showed increased infiltration in both lower lungs, which could be an active infection.

While chemotherapy (TPF), targeted therapy (cetuximab: cough incidence 30%, dyspnea 49%, pharyngitis 26%), and immunotherapy (nivolumab: immune-mediated pneumonitis has occurred less frequently, mechanism non-dose-related, immunological. Onset varied; ranging from 2 to 24 months with a median onset of ~3 months) cannot be completely ruled out, it is suspected that these symptoms are more closely related to the patient’s underlying disease progression and the suspected pulmonary infection.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-17 RAS + BRAF
  • Cellblock No. S2024-09222
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2024-05-08 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colorectum, sigmoid colon 25 cm above anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2 (+), MLH1 (+).
• 2024-05-08 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, prepyloric antrum, biopsy — Chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, H pylori NOT present
  • Section shows benign gastric mucosal tissue with chronic inflammation and intestinal metaplasia.
• 2024-05-08 CT - abdomen
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental circumferential asymmetrical wall thickening at the sigmoid colon, 5 cm in size, with lumen narrowing that is c/w adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon (T3) with partial obstruction.
    • There are six enlarged nodes in the adjacent mesocolon that are c/w regional metastatic nodes (N2a).
    • There are multiple poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes (up to 3.3 cm in S5) that are c/w multiple liver metastases (M1a).
    • There are several gallstones.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)
• 2024-05-08 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A (minimal)
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric erosions, prepyloric antrum, s/p biopsy
    • Gastric polyps, fundus and body
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-05-08 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • The scope reach the sigmoid colon, 25cm AAV, and the scope could not further insertion due to luminal stenosis and large resistence.
    • One cicumferential fugative tumor with luminal stenosis was found at 25cm AAV and biopsy x6 was done.
    • Internal hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • Sigmoid tumor with luminal stenosis, suspect malignancy, s/p biopsy
    • Internal hemorrhoid
    • incomplete study due to luminal stenosis
  • Suggestion:
    • F/U pathology report
    • Arrange CT scan for further survey and refer to CRS
• 2024-05-02 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: RUQ pain
  • Symptoms: RUQ pain
  • Findings
    • Liver:
      • Smooth surface and fine echotexture of liver was noted.
      • Several hypoechoic lesions with bull’s eye sign up to 3.5cm were noted at right lobe.
      • Several anechoic lesions up to 0.7cm were noted at bilateral lobes.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder
      • Several hyperechoic lesions with PAS were noted in GB.
      • CBD and bilateral IHD were not dilated.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • No definite stone or hydronephrosis.
    • Pancreas:
      • Some parts of pancreas blocked by bowel gas, especially tail
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors, right lobe, r/o metastases
    • Hepatic cysts, bilateral lobes
    • GB stones

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-05-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 300mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 180mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400m/mg2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

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2024-06-03

[reconciliation]

No discrepancies were identified in the medication list, and all laboratory values obtained on 2024-05-31 met criteria to initiate the planned Avastin + FOLFIRI regimen.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-31 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (86.3 - 23) / 86.3 = 73.35%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73.6
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV, RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Poor echo window
• 2024-04-25 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastases.
• 2024-04-18 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, EUS FNB — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • The specimen submitted consists of multiple small strips of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled liver, measuring up to 0.9 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, composed of nests of large pleomorphic neoplastic cells, arranged in solid and subtle glandular patterns, embedded in fibrous stroma.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: CK7(+), CK20(-), p40(-), TTF1(-), and Hepa-1(-). According to morphology and immunophenotypes, cholangiocarcinoma cannot be excluded and metastatic pulmonary carcinoma is less likely. Suggest clinic and radiologic correlation.
• 2024-04-17 Endoscopic Ultrasound, EUS
  • Indication:
    • liver tumor
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • Short mucosal breaks noticed at the lower esophagus just above the E-C junction.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-UCT 260 showed
      • Numerous hypoechoic lesions at both lobe of liver.
      • Two enlarged lymph nodes at mediastium,
      • Minimal ascites is also noticed.
      • One hyperechoic lesion with posterior acoustic shadow in the GB.
      • The size of MPD and CBD are within normal limit.
      • Enlargement of the pancreas tail, size: 21 mm.
  • Management：
    • CH-EUS with Sonazoid 0.6 cc is injected into to the IV line. After 13 sec, ring hyperenhancement pattern is seen at the tumors. EUS-FNB is done with Acquire needle 22G, total two passes performed at Seg 4and some whitish core tissue is obtained. The tissue is sent for histology, and cytology evaluation.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Hepatic tumors Prob. metastasis, s/p CH-EUS FNB
    • Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
    • Ascites
    • GB stones
    • Enlarged pancreas tail
    • Reflux esophagitits, LA grade A-
• 2024-04-16 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Intestine, large, transverse colon, polypectomy — hyperplastic polyp
• 2024-04-15 EGD
  • Superfical gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
  • Gastric ulcer, multiple, body, antrum
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-04-15 Colonoscopy
  • Colon polyp, transverse colon, s/p polypectomy
  • Internal hemorrhoid
• 2024-04-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Elevated CA19-9 and anemia. Body weight loss also noted.
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Multiple poor enhancing tumors (up to 2.9cm) in both hepatic lobes with middle/ right hepatic vein/ IVC invasion.
    • Renal cysts (up to 1.0cm).
    • Some LNs at hepatic hilar region and retroperitoneum.
    • Enlargement of pancreatic tail.
    • A nodule (1.3cm) at RUL.
    • Minimal ascites.
    • Gallbladder stone (1.3cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • Compression fracture of T11. Multiple bony destructions.
  • Imaging Report Form for Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T2(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV(Stage_value)
• 2024-04-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hepatic tumors, r/o metastatic tumors
    • P-duct dilatation
    • Gallstone
    • r/o accessory spleen or lymphadenopathy
  • Suggestion:
    • Arrange admission for primary malignancy survey.
• 2024-03-20 ENT Hearing Test
  • ETF bil POOR (ETF ? Eustachian Tube Function)
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 44 dB HL; LE 41 dB HL
    • bil normal to severe SNHL
• 2024-02-21 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, sticky post nasal drip

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-10 ~ 2024-04-18 POMR Gastroenterology Zheng KuenLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Hepatic tumors, favor metastasis, status post endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy on 2024-04-17.
    • Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
    • Ascites
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Enlarged pancreas tail
    • Reflux esophagitits
    • Anemia
  • CC
    • for anemia survey from OPD admission and body weight loss 6-8 kilograms in 6 months
  • Present illness
    • This is a 73 year-old male, who had the past history of
      • Chronic urticara after COVID-19 vaccine about Moderna
      • Chronic allergic rhinitis, and she was regular follow-up in our OPD and plaquenil used.
    • This time, due to rheumatology and immunology noticed anemia and body weight less 6-8 kilograms in 6 months with no reason, so she was referred to GI man OPD for anemia survey.
    • At GI OPD, abdominal sonography was performed that showed hepatic tumors, r/o metastatic tumors; P-duct dilatation; gallstone and r/o accessory spleen or lymphadenopathy.
    • Follwo up tumor marker with CA 199 that showed 50.45 U/mL. Explained this condition to himself, he understood.
    • Under the impression of Hepatic tumors, r/o metastatic tumors. He was admitted to our GI ward for primary malignancy survey.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Liver + lung CT with/without contrast was performed which revealed multiple poor enhancing tumors (up to 2.9cm) in both hepatic lobes; some LNs at retroperitoneum. Enlargement of pancreatic tail; a nodule (1.3cm) at RUL; compression fracture of T11 and Multiple bony destructions.
    • Hepatitis markers with HBsAg, Anti HCV were checked that all showed negative finding. Tumor marker with AFP showed 87.9 ng/mL.
    • Painkiller with Scanol 1# po BID was given for symptoms relief.
    • Upper GI endoscopy and colonscopy were all performed which revealed colon polyp, transverse colon, s/p polypectomy Internal hemorrhoid on CFS; superfical gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test and gastric ulcer, multiple, body, antrum on EGD.
    • In addition, oral form PPI with Pariet 1# po QDAC was given. Oncologist was consulted for management of bilateral liver tumor who suggested do tissue proof. Explained this condition to himself, he understood and agreed do EUS-FNB for further survey.
    • EUS-FNB was done on 4/17 without complications that revealed 1. Hepatic tumors Prob. metastasis, s/p CH-EUS FNB 2. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy 3. Ascites 4. GB stones 5. Enlarged pancreas tail 6. Reflux esophagitits, LA grade A-. There was no abdominal pain found after procedure and medical treatment. Under a stable condition, he was discharged on 4/18 and further GI OPD was arranged later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# PRNBID if still abdominal pain VAS > 3

[consultation]

• 2024-06-01 Infectious Disease
  • Q
    • Rear-line controlled antibiotics empiric therapy is required. Consultation with an infectious disease specialist is necessary.
  • A
    • This is a case of
      • Hepatic tumors, favor metastasis, status post endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy on 2024-04-17.
      • Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
      • Ascites
    • 2024-05-31 WBC 1.24 x10^3/uL
    • Agree with your use with mepem and targocid for the neutropenic patient.
    • Please adjust antibiotic according to culture results and clinical conditions.
• 2024-04-16 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • At GI OPD, abdominal sonography was performed that showed hepatic tumors, r/o metastatic tumors; P-duct dilatation; gallstone and r/o accessory spleen or lymphadenopathy. Under the impression of Hepatic tumors, r/o metastatic tumors. He was admitted to our GI ward for primary malignancy survey.
      
    • Due to Hepatic tumors, r/o metastatic tumors, we need your further advise Thanks~
  • A
    • This 73-year-old man is a case of bilateral liver tumors suspected to be intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis. We have been consulted.
    • Please arrange for an EUS-guided biopsy for the liver tumor and pancreatic lesion if possible, or a CT-guided biopsy for the liver tumor.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-16 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1200mg NS 250mL 30min + NS 500mL 30min (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (Gemzar + Kemoplat. QrW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-08 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 250mL 30min + NS 500mL 30min (before CDDP) + cisplatin 50mg/m2 80mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min (after CDDP) (Gemzar + Kemoplat. QrW)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-06-03

[dose adjustments for moderate liver impairment]

Hypoalbuminemia (2 points) and hyperbilirubinemia (1 point), ascites (4/17 EUS, at least 2 points), no PT and encephalopathy data available (2 points), added up total at least 7 points for Child-Pugh class B.

• 2024-06-03 Albumin (BCG) 2.9 g/dL
  
• 2024-06-03 Bilirubin total 1.58 mg/dL
  
• 2024-06-03 Bilirubin direct 0.88 mg/dL
  
• 2024-06-03 Alkaline phosphatase 955 U/L

No dose adjustment is required for the current Gemzar (gemcitabine) and Kemoplat (cisplatin) regimen. However, Celebrex (celecoxib) is recommended to be reduced by 50% for moderate liver impairment (Child-Pugh class B), and the use of Tramacet (tramadol, acetaminophen) is not recommended as both drugs undergo extensive hepatic metabolism.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-14 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, high body, biopsy — Non-atrophic chronic active gastritis
  • The sections show gastric body mucosal tissue with congestion, edema, mild chronic inflammatory cell infiltration, moderate neutrophil infiltration, no intestinal metaplasia, no gastric atrophy, and no Helicobacter pylori colonization.
• 2024-05-14 EGD
  • Diagnosis
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric mucosal lesion, high body, PW, s/p biopsy
  • CLO test: Negative
• 2024-05-13 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Faint hot spots in the sternum and both rib cages, respectively, the nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change or other nature ?), suggesting follow-up with bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in the maxilla, some C-, T- and L-spine, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, S-I joints, and knees.
• 2024-05-11 CT - chest
  • Indication: Faint nodules in right lower lung, r/o lung metastasis
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Partial atelectatic change at right lower lobe is found.
    • Right mild pleural effusion is found.
    • Perifissural nodule at right middle lobe measuring 0.4cm is found. (Se8 Im66), the nature of the lesion should be further investigated.
    • Heterogeneous tumor at right lobe liver measuring 11.1cm with rupture into peritoneal space is found.
    • Lobulated soft tissue scattered at peritoneal space is found. Cancerous peritonitis is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Huge hepatic tumor at right lobe measuring 11.1cm with tumor rupture and cancerous peritonitis.
    • Right middle lobe tiny nodule. 0.4cm, nature to be determined.
• 2024-05-10 Patho - liver biopsy needle/wedge
  • Liver, CT-guided biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, compatible with cholangiocarcinoma
  • The specimen submitted consists of two strips of yellow gray soft tissue, labeled liver, measuring up to 0.7 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, composed of nests, cords, and single pleomorphic neoplastic cells in fibrous stroma. Subtle glandular differentiation and focal tumor necrosis are present.
  • IHC shows: CK7(+), CK20(-), CA19-9(focal +), Arginase-1(-), and Hepatocyte(-). The finding is compatible with cholangiocarcinoma.
• 2024-05-08 SONO - abdomen
  • Indication: Cancer evaluation
  • Symptoms:
    • Liver:
      • one mixed echoic lesion > 10cm with irregular margin was noted at right lobe.
      • Poor echo window of subcostal view.
    • Bile duct and gallbladder:
      • CBD was masked.
      • Gallbladder was not seen.
    • Portal veins and blood vessels:
      • Patent portal vein.
    • Kidney:
      • Hyperechoic lesion was noted in the left kidney
    • Pancreas:
      • masked.
    • Spleen:
      • No splenomegaly
    • Ascites:
      • No ascites
  • Diagnosis:
    • Liver tumor, no liquefaction, still could not r/o malignancy
    • Poor echo window of subcostal view (part of liver, CBD and pancreas were masked)
    • Post cholecystectomy
    • renal calcification, LK
  • Suggestion:
    • dynamic MRI study
    • Liver biopsy if clinical indicated
• 2024-05-07 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen:
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
    • Large poor enhancing lesion in right lobe liver, up to 12.5cm with subphrenic extension, r/o malignancy (cholangiocarcinoma?) suggest further study.
    • There are soft tissue tumors, up to 5.7cm in right peritoneum and subphrenic region, r/o carcinomatosis.
    • Post-op at left kidney.
    • Outpouching lesions in ascending and descending colon, suggesting colon diverticula.
    • Faint nodular densities in right lower lung, r/o lung metastasis.
    • Focal radiolucent density in right aspect of L3 body, r/o bone metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Peritoneal tumors, r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis.
    • Large liver poor enhancing lesions with subphrenic extension, r/o malignancy (cholangiocarcinoma?), suggest further study
    • Faint nodules in right lower lung, r/o lung metastasis.
    • Radiolucent density in L3 body, r/o bone metastasis.
    • S/P cholecystectomy.
  • Imaging Report Form for Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:IV__(Stage_value)
• 2024-05-07 CXR erect
  • elevation of Rt hemidiaphragm may be due to expiratory phase or abdominal process?
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad /supine position
• 2023-11-21 Patho - hemorrhoids
  • Anorectum, hemorrhoidectomy — Hemorrhoid
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of multiple pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring 4.7 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm. On cut, the cut surfaces show many dilated congested vessels. Representative tissue for sections in 2 cassettes.
  • Sections show fragments of cutaneous-colonic junctional tissue with hemorrhage, edema, plexus of markedly dilated congested and focally thrombosed veins.
• 2019-03-07 Surgical pathology Level III
  • Clinical diagnosis
    • Calculus of gallbladder without mention of cholecystitis without mention of obstruction;
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Gallbladder, cholecystectomy
      • chronic cholecystitis
        
      • cholesterolosis
        
      • cholelithiasis (by clinical description)
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of a gallbladder measuring 6.2 x 3.4 x 0.7 cm. On opening, there are several small yellow mucosal polyps measuring up to 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. No stone is found. Representative sections are taken in 2 cassettes A1-2.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Sections show gallbladder with chronic inflammatory cell infiltration, submucosal fibrosis, and some Rokitansky-Aschoff sinus formation. Foamy histiocyte aggregates are noted in the lamina propria of the mucosal polyps.
• 2019-02-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Multiple GB stones with chronic inflammation.
  • Left renal tumor, R/O angiolipoma.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-08 ~ 2024-05-21 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, compatible with cholangiocarcinoma with bone and peritoneal metastases, T3N1M1, stage IV
    • Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma; Anti-HCV: positive
  • CC
    • Poor appetite, general weakness, body weight loss 3-4 Kg in 2 months and fever with chills about one month.
  • Present illness
    • This 66-year-old male had history of
      • Hypertension
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Gout
      • Benign prostate hyperplasia
      • Left kidney lipoma status post robotic surgery in 2021
      • Gallbladder stones status post laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2019/03/07
      • Fourth degree hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy on 2023/11/21
      • HCV carrier s/p DAA treatment(2017/06 ~ 09). HCV eradicated.
    • This time, he sufferred from poor appetite, general weakness, body weight loss 3-4 Kg in 2 months and intermittent fever with chills (fever up to 39’C) about one month. About this week, tea color urine and jaundice were also noted. He visited to LMD for help.
    • At GI OPD, abdominal sonography was performed that showed liver mass, R/O HCC or abscess. Thus, he was refer to our ER for management. At our ER, blood test revealed leukocytosis with left shift found. Influenza screening was also checked that showed negative finding.
    • Abdominal CT with/without contrast was done that showed:
      • Peritoneal tumors, r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis.
      • Large liver poor enhancing lesions with subphrenic extension, r/o malignancy (cholangiocarcinoma?), suggest further study.
      • Faint nodules in right lower lung, r/o lung metastasis.
      • Radiolucent density in L3 body, r/o bone metastasis.
    • Antibiotic with Brosym was treatment. Explained this condition, he understood.
    • Under the impression of 1.) Suspect liver abscess; 2.) Suspect carcinoma of unknown primary (Peritoneal tumors, r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis; Large liver poor enhancing lesions with subphrenic extension, r/o malignancy (cholangiocarcinoma?) with lung and bone metastasis. 3.) Hypertension. He was admitted to our GI ward for management and further survey.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the chest CT (5/15 24) revealed huge hepatic tumor at right lobe measuring 11.1cm with tumor rupture and cancerous peritonitis. Right middle lobe tiny nodule. 0.4cm, nature to be determined. Liver, CT-guided biopsy (5/14 24) proved Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, compatible with cholangiocarcinoma.Abdominal CT (5/17 24) showed Peritoneal tumors, r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis. Large liver poor enhancing lesions with subphrenic extension, r/o malignancy (cholangiocarcinoma?), Faint nodules in right lower lung, r/o lung metastasis. Radiolucent density in L3 body, r/o bone metastasis. S/P cholecystectomy. Bone scan (5/13 24) showed negative for mets. Port-Ａ was inserted on 5/17 24, smoothly. Chemotherapy with Durvalumab (1440mg, self-paid)/Gemzar (1000mg/m2 D1 & D8)/Cisplatin (25mg/m2 D1 & D8) on 5/20 24, smoothly without obvious side effect. He was discharged on 5/21 24 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# HS
• 2023-11-21 ~ 2023-11-22 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Fourth degree hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy on 2023/11/21
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Benign prostate hyperplasia
    • Gout
  • CC
    • Anal protruding mass for years, anal itchy, swelling and pain developed recently        
  • Present illness
    • This 65-year-old male had history of
      • Hypertension
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • Gout
      • Benign prostate hyperplasia
      • Left kidney lipoma status post robotic surgery in 2021
      • Gallbladder stones status post laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2019/03/07
    • This time, he sufferred from anal protruding mass for years, anal itchy, swelling and pain developed recently. Then he came to our OPD for help. At OPD, digital rectal examination showed no blood on the finger nor palpable mass in the distance of finger length. Anoscopy revealed normal color stool, normal rectal mucosa, and prolapsed mixed hemorrhoids. After discussing with the patient, hemorrhoidectomy was arranged. The surgical risks, such as post operative hemorrhage and wound infection were explained to the patient and he understood the risks. Then hemorrhoidectomy was arranged and he was admitted after hemorrhoidectomy for post-op care and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op and anesthesia assessment was done. Hemorrhoidectomy was performed smoothly on 2023/11/21. After operation, no specific complain except for mild wound pain. Wound was clean and no ozzing. Under relative stable condition, we arranged his discharge on 2023/11/22 and OPD follow up.    
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID
    • Meitifen (diclofenac 75mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# PRNQD for Meitifen
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID
• 2019-03-06 ~ 2019-03-09 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • [K80.20] Gallbladder stone status post laparoscopic cholecystectomy on 2019-03-07
  • CC
    • RUQ abdominal pain for months
  • Present illness
    • This 61-year-old male with histories of hypertension, cured HCV and gout was admited to our ward via OPD due to RUQ abdominal pain for months.
    • According to the patient, he had HCV about 3 years ago. He received medication treatment and HCV was cured. He then regular follow up at LMD. This time, gallbladder stone was noted by abdominal echo at LMD about 2 years ago. Due to no significent symptoms, closely follow up was suggested. He suffered from RUQ abdominal fullness and mild pain (VAS:3) in recent months. The symptoms may exacerbate after eating. He then came to our OPD for medical attention.
    • Abdominal echo was arranged and showed: 1. Multiple GB stones with chronic inflammation. 2.Left renal tumor, R/O angiolipoma. During the whole course, there is no dizziness, no nausea, no vomiting, no fever.
    • Under the impression of gallbladder stone with chronic inflammation, he was admited to our ward for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the patient received operation of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on 2019/03/07. The whole course was smooth. After operation, he recoved well. The wound was clean, no discharge, no erythematous change.
    • Pathology of the specimen showed gallbladder with chronic inflammatory cell infiltration, submucosal fibrosis, and some Rokitansky-Aschoff sinus formation.
    • With his stable vital sign and good condition, he then discharged. We suggested him follow up at our OPD next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250 mg 1# QID 7D
    • Lactam (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D

[surgical operation]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-28 - ………………………….. gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 45mg NS 250mL 2hr (C1D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-20 - durvalumab 1440mg NS 100mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 100mL 30min + cisplatin 25mg/m2 40mg NS 250mL 2hr (C1D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-28 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Mild cardiomegaly.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • Presence of metallic clips in RUQ, could be due to post cholecystectomy.
• 2024-04-30 SONO - nephrology
  • Parenchymal renal disease, c/w diabetic kidney disease
  • Renal cysts, left kidney
• 2024-04-20 CXR erect
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Mild cardiomegaly.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • Presence of metallic clips in RUQ, could be due to post cholecystectomy.
• 2024-04-20 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Reflux esophagitis, Gr B
    • Superficial gastritis, antrum
    • Shallow GUs, antrum and llow body
    • S/p CLO test
  • CLO test: Negative
  • Suggestion:
    • PPI Tx and OPD f/u
    • EGD was suggested for GUs f/u 3 months later
    • EGD was suggested annually for GERD and propable Barret’s esophagus f/u
• 2024-04-19 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Borderline ECG

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-28 SOAP Nephrology Lin DingYun
  • Prescription x3
    • Pentop (pentoxifylline 400mg) 1# QD
    • Foliromin (ferrous sodium citrate 50mg) 1# BID
• 2024-04-22 SOAP Gastroenterology Li ZhongXian
  • Prescription x3
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC

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2024-05-31

[assessing anemia causes and ESA criteria]

Normocytic anemia was observed. Given that TSH and Free T4 levels are WNL, hypothyroidism can likely be ruled out, suggesting CKD as the more probable cause.

• 2024-05-30 MCV 85.8 fL
  

• 2024-05-30 HGB 6.6 g/dL
  

• 2024-05-14 HGB 6.9 g/dL
  

• 2024-05-09 HGB 6.7 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-30 HGB 8.0 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-20 HGB 8.4 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-19 HGB 8.1 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-19 HGB 6.5 g/dL

• 2024-05-28 TSH 1.337 uIU/mL
  

• 2024-05-28 Free-T4 1.05 ng/dL

Oral iron supplementation has been prescribed by our nephrologist on 2024-05-28 for repeat refills. Prior to this supplementation, lab results showed normal iron levels: Ferritin 237 ng/mL and TSAT = 104 ug/dL / 437 ug/dL = 23.8%.

• 2024-04-30 Ferritin 237.0 ng/mL
  
• 2024-04-30 Fe (Iron-bound) 104 ug/dL
  
• 2024-04-30 TIBC 437 ug/dL
  
• 2024-04-30 UIBC 333 ug/dL

It is recommended to initiate erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) therapy when the following conditions are met: - Hemoglobin consistently lower than 11g/dL, i.e., at least two recordings more than two weeks apart (met). - Adequate iron stores: ferritin > 100µg/L (met), transferrin saturation (TSAT) > 20% (met), reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) > 29pg (not available). - Other causes of anemia excluded (further investigation might be needed, for instance, acquired pure red cell aplasia or monoclonal gammopathies.)

Ref: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/Shared%20Documents/Erythropoieses%20Stimulating%20Agents%20(ESAs)%20in%20Renal%20Failure%20UHL%20Renal%20Guideline.pdf

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[lab data]

2023-10-04 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-10-04 HBsAg (Value) 0.39 S/CO
2023-10-04 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-10-04 Anti-HBc-Value 5.48 S/CO
2023-10-04 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-10-04 Anti-HCV Value 0.05 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-30 CXR
  • A mass left left chest wall.
  • Multiple bony metastases.
  • Ground glass opacity in RLL.
• 2024-05-03 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx
  • remove Merocel x2, some blood clots and erosion, no active bleeder noted
• 2024-04-29 CXR erect
  • A mass with adjacent bony destruction at left chest wall.
  • Left pleural effusion.
  • Fracture of left 8th rib.
  • Atherosclerosis of the aorta.
  • Osteoporotic change with some destructive lesions in bony structures.
• 2024-04-29 CT - brain
  • Osteoporotic change with some destructive lesion of bony structures r/o multiple myeloma.
  • Swelling of left parietal scalp. Partial opacification of paranasal sinuses. Brain atrophy.
• 2024-04-29, -03-01 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Left axis deviation
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-10-10 Knee bilat.
  • Osteoarthritis of the bilateral knee with osteophytes formation and joint space narrowing of the lateral femorotibial joint.
  • There is osteolytic lesion right distal femur.
• 2023-10-02 CXR (erect)
  • Patchy opacity projecting at left upper lateral lung or pleura area is noted. Please correlate with CT.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion ?
• 2023-07-18 Shoulder Rt and Humerus Rt
  • Osteoporotic or osteolytic change of right humerus, right clavicle and right scapular is noted that may be multiple myeloma? please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
• 2023-05-09 Humerus Bilat
  • Osteoporotic or osteolytic change of left clavicle and left humerus are noted that may be multiple myeloma? please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
  • Fracture of left humeral neck is noted.
• 2023-04-24 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — myeloma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of bone marrow with 50 % cellularity and M:E ratio of approximately 3:1. Three cell lineages are present with normal maturation of leukocytes and increased plasmacytoid subpopulation. Megakaryocytes are adequate in number.
  • IHC stains: CD117: <2%; MPO: 25-30%, CD138: 25-30 %; (of the nucleated cells). Kappa and Lambda light chains show a predominant kappa sub-population.
• 2023-01-08 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Linear infiltration over left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion ?
• 2023-01-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-01-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right superior axis deviation
  • Pulmonary disease pattern
  • Cannot rule out Inferior infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2022-10-24 CXR
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Left axis deviation
  • Incomplete right bundle branch block
• 2022-10-24 CXR
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
  • Increased lung markings over both lungs.
  • Degenerative joint disease of T-spine with marginal osteophytes.
  • Osteopenic change.
• 2022-07-13 Mini-mental state examination, MMSE
  • Score 10
    • Score Level of impairment

    • = 27 None

    • 21-26 Mild
    • 11-20 Moderate
    • <= 10 Severe
• 2022-07-13 Clinical Dementia Rating, CDR
  • Score 2
    • Composite Rating Symptoms
    • 0 none
    • 0.5 very mild
    • 1 mild
    • 2 moderate
    • 3 severe
• 2022-07-01 CT - brain
  • Brain atrophy and leukoaraiosis.
  • Diffuse osteolytic bone change with some area of cortical destruction. Suggest further workup.
• 2021-11-12 ENT Hearing Test
  • PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average R’t 89 dB HL; L’t 70 dB HL
  • R’t moderately severe to profound mixed type HL
  • L’t moderate to profound mixed type HL.
  • (masking dilemma)
• 2021-11-12 Auditory brainstem evoked response, ABR
  • ABR show response at 60 dB nHL in both ears.
• 2021-10-15 ENT Hearing Test
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average R’t 85 dB HL; L’t 73 dB HL
    • R’t moderately severe to profound mixed type HL
    • L’t moderate to profound mixed type HL.
    • (masking dilemma)
  • Tymp: R’t type C; L’t type A.
  • ART: Bil absent.
• 2021-04-02 ENT Hearing Test
  • PTA:
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 89 dB HL; LE 60 dB HL
  • RE severe to profound MHL (mixed hearing loss)
  • LE moderate to profound SNHL (sensory neural hearing loss)
• 2021-02-19 ENT Hearing Test
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 85 dB HL, severe to profound mixed type HL
    • L’t : 61 dB HL, moderate to severe SNHL
  • Tymp
    • R’t : Type C
    • L’t : Type A
  • ART
    • Bil absent.
• 2021-01-19 Tc-99m MDP whole body bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2020/03/31, the previous bone lesions in the left humeral head, right pubic bone and bilateral knees are a little less evident.
  • The lesions in the upper portions of bilateral S-I joints and greater trochanter of left femur are new. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Other bone lesions are either stationary or a little less evident.
• 2021-01-18 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — Plasma cell myeloma
    
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (30%). The M/E ratio about 3:1. The myeloid cells show good maturation. The megakaryocytes are unremarkable. Sheets and isolated CD138+ mature and immature plasma cells in interstitium, constitue 50% of marrow cells are noted. The plasma cells also reveal kappa light chain restriction and negative for lambda light chain.
• 2020-03-31 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Prominently increased activity in the left humeral head, right pubic bone and bilateral knees. Multiple myeloma involving these bones should be watched out. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower C-spines, some middle to lower T-spines, some L-spines and sacrum. Either degenerative change or multiple myeloma may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and increased activity in the sternum. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mildly iuncreased activity in the right shoulder. Arthritis may show this picture.
• 2019-05-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (57.8 - 11.6) / 57.8 = 79.93%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 79
  • Normal chamber size
  • Adequate LV and RV performance
  • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
  • AV sclerosis with trivial AR ; mild MR, TR and PR
  • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2019-05-14 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persanti
  • Probably mild to moderate myocardial ischemia with possible a small portion of severe ischemia at the apical lateral wall and mild myocardial ischemia at the apical anteroseptal wall.
  • Mild reverse redistribution of radioactivity to the inferolateral wall and posterior wall, either normal variant or myocardial ischemia may show this picture.
• 2017-07-10 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • The NCV study showed
    • Prolonged distal motor latency and slowing of motor and sensory nerve conduction velocity in bilateral median nerves.
    • Decreased CMAP and SAP amplitude in left median nerve.
    • Decreased CMAP amplitude in bilateral peroneal nerves.
    • Decreased SAP amplitude in right ulnar and left sural nerves.
    • The F wave and H reflex were normal.
    • The above findings suggest entrapment neuropathy of bilateral median nerves at the wrist(left side was severer) with superimposed bilateral peroneal neuropathy.
    • Advise careful clinical correlation.
• 2019-05-30 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (120 - 32) / 120 = 73.33%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 73
  • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
  • Dilated LA, septal hypertrophy, LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
  • Trivial MR and trivial TR
  • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2017-01-23 Pulmonary Tc-99m perfusion and ventilation scan
  • The Tc-99m MAA perfusion lung scan was obtained 5-10 minutes after injection of Tc-99m MAA 5 mCi. The scintigraphy revealed several smalll subsegmental or nonsegmental defects in perfusion in the upper lobe and the superior segment of the lower lobe of both the right lung and the left lung.
  • The Tc-99m DTPA aerosol lung ventilation lung scan, which was obtained immediaely after inhalation of the radioagent 30 mCi, revealed that there were deficient ventilation in the upper lobe of the superior segment of the lower lobe of both the right lung and left lung, in an extent much larger than were the defects shown on perfusion scan.
  • The scintigraphy revealed several small subsegmental or non-segmental ventilation-perfusion matched defects in the upper lobe and the superior segment of the lower lobe of both the right and left lung, indicating that the probability of pulmonary embolism was low (reported risk of lower than 20%, by revised PIOPED Criteria for Pulmonary Embolus Diagnosis). Please correlate with clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2017-01-19 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Left axis deviation
  • S1-S2-S3 pattern, consider pulmonary disease, RVH, or normal variant
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2017-01-12 CXR
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
  • Mild cardiomegaly
  • Osteoporotic compression fracture of multiple vertebral bodies
  • osteolytic change in visible bones.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-30, -03-01, 2023-11-10, -08-18, -05-26, -03-03 SOAP Cardiology Xie JianAn
  • Prescription x3
    • Licodin (ticlopidine 100mg) 1# QD
    • Urosin (atenolol 100mg) 0.25# QD
    • Zulitor (pitavastatin 4mg) 0.5# QN
    • Diovan (valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
• 2024-02-23 ~ 2024-02-24 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma, IgA type, ISS stage 3, bone marrow (4/26 23)showed myeloma with a predominant kappa sub-population post VTd with progression
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Dementia without behavioral disturbance
  • CC
    • for C7D1 daratuzumab (Q3W) / Dexa treatment
  • Present illness
    • She started to receive DVd for progressive myeloma with 1q21 (CKS1B) amplification post IRd. C1D1 chemotherapy with Darzalex (16mg/kg, total 876mg) plus Velcade (1.3mg/m2, total 1.9mg) and Limeson 4mg total 20mg D1-D2 were given on 10/4 23, C1D8 on 10/11 23, C1D15 on 10/17 23, C2D1 on 10/24 23. C2D8 on 11/1 23, C2D15 on 11/14 23, C3D1 on 11/22 23, C3D8 on 11/29 23, C3D15 on 2023/12/5, C4D1 on 12/23 23. (C4D8, C4D15 not given at OPD due to leukocytopenia and thrombocytopenia). C5D1 daratuzumab (Q3W) /Velcade /Dexa on 2024/01/03, C5D8 on 2024/01/09, C5D15 on 2024/01/16, C6D1 on 2024/01/24, C6D8 on 2024/01/30, C6D15 on 2024/02/06.
    • Anti-Hbc showed positive and Entecavir was given.
    • Today, she was admitted for C7D1 daratuzumab (Q3W) / Dexa on 2024/02/23.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with Darzalex (16mg/kg, total 840mg) and Dexa (4mg) given 10mg D1-D2 due to > 75years were given on 2/23 24, smoothly without obvious side effect. She was discharged on 2/24 24 under stable condition and will follow-up OPD on 3/1 24
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
• 2023-10-02 ~ 2023-10-05 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma, IgA type, ISS stage 3, bone marrow (2023-04-26) showed myeloma. IHC stains: CD117: <2%; MPO: 25-30%, CD138: 25-30 %; (of the nucleated cells). Kappa and Lambda light chains show a predominant kappa sub-population.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent anti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • for elevated IgA index progression & first daratuzumab/Velcade/Dexa treatment
  • Present illness
    • This 82 year-old woman had medical history of (1) HTN (2) Hyperlipidemia (3) Osteoarthritis knee (5) multiple myeloma, IgA type, ISS stage 3 under Velcade on 2016/5-2017/1 (total 21 times) and Thalidomide since 2019/1-2019/12. She was regular followed up at our OPD with normal IgA level in Mar 2020. According to her and son, right shoulder soreness with pain were noted for one week. She denied fall down, traumatic recently; there was no local heating nor inflammation situation. She comes to our Oncology OPD for help, the x-ray showed no fracture lesion. Under the impression of osteolysis of right shoulder, she was admitted for further management on March 2020. Orthopedist was consulted and they suggested to arrange bone scan or MRI.
    • Bone scan was performed on 2020/03/31 which revealed some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and increased activity in the middle and lower C-spines, some middle to lower T-spines, some L-spines, sacrum, sternum, left humeral head, right pubic bone, right shoulder and bilateral knees in whole body survey.
    • Then she was regularly followed up at ONC OPD for Xegeva. Bone marrow on 2020/10/06 showed Hypocellularity, hypocellular marrow (<10%) with almost hemorrhage. Some plasma cells show about 10-20% of hematopoietic cells. Immunohistochemistry of CD34 and CD117 show no increase of blast, CD138 highlights plasma cell, Kappa/lambda light chain: no convincing kappa restriction.
    • Her bone morrow aspiration and biopsy were done and report showed bone marrow with fat and blood only, but MM FISH studies with CD138 selection resulted 1q21 (CKS1B) amplification at ChangHua Christian Hospital (outsourced) on 2020/12/30. Bone marrow showed plasma cell myeloma and IgA level 3373 on 2021/01/18. Bone scan was done on 2021/01/19 showed no evidence of bone lesions. Apply ixazomib on 2021/01/19, under IRd treatment started 2021/01/29 {Ninlaro 3 mg d1, d8, d18 q28d、lenalido 25mg d1-d21 and dexa 40 mg d1, d8, d15, d22} at ONC OPD.
    • The bone marrow, iliac, biopsy (2023/04/26) proved myeloma. IHC stains: CD117: <2%; MPO: 25-30%, CD138: 25-30 %; (of the nucleated cells). Kappa and Lambda light chains show a predominant kappa sub-population.
    • She received Revlimid 1# po qod & Ninlaro 1# po QWAC was given since 2021/05/25 to 2023/04/07. Limeson 5# po QW was given since 2023/05/09 to 2023/09/26. Xgeva 120mg sc was given on 2023/05/02 & 2023/06/06.
    • The elevate IgA showed 527 mg/dL on 2022/12/23, 1020 mg/dL on 2023/1/20, 968 mg/dL on 2023/2/24, 1213 mg/dL on 2023/3/24, 1683 mg/dL on 2023/4/21, 2477 mg/dL on 2023/5/23, 2817 mg/dL on 2023/6/6, 3161 mg/dL on 2023/6/20, 3443 mg/dL on 2023/7/18, 4893 mg/dL on 2023/8/15, 5331 mg/dL on 2023/9/12, 4568 mg/dL on 2023/9/26.
    • She complained of bilateral shoulder for days and Humerus Bilat/Shoulder RT (2023/05/09 & 2023/07/18) showed osteoporotic or osteolytic change of right humerus, right clavicle and right scapular is noted that may be multiple myeloma?
    • This time, owing to elevate IgA idex progression was noted and will given first daratuzumab/Velcade/Dexa treatment on 2023/10/02.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, cehmotherapy with Darzalex (16mg/kg, total 876mg) plus Velcade (1.3mg/m2, total 1.9mg) and Limeson 4mg total 20mg D1-D2 were given on 10/4 23, smoothly without obvious side effect. Anti-Hbc showed positive and Entecavir was added. She was discharged on 10/5 23 under stable condition and will next admission on 10/10 23.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Xyzal (levocetirizine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 0.5# Q6H
• 2023-07-26 SOAP Neurology Xiao ZhenLun
  • Prescription x3
    • Syntam (piracetam 1200mg) 1# BID

[consultation]

• 2023-12-13 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Cancer inpatient suicide ideation score >= 2.
  • A
    • This 80 y/o woman was admitted for multiple myeloma. She has suffered from cognitive impairment (taking Syntam in NEU OPD), hearing loss (eardrum rupture), and partially dependent ADL. At home, she can walk slowly with a cane and go out for walks. She mostly can bathe and dress herself but needs her son to watch over her. Dependent IADL, often confused about time and space, and also unclear about her illness and treatment. 2022/7 MMSE 10, CDR 2; She has a fine drive and sleep, but often complained of weakness and pain, with negative thinking and rumination, sometimes expressed death thought (getting old, better to leave early). Denied concrete suicide plan.
    • Brain CT: 2022/7
      • Brain atrophy and leukoaraiosis.
      • Diffuse osteolytic bone change with some areas of cortical destruction.
    • IMP:
      • Depressive disorder
      • Senile dementia, moderate
      • r/o mood and neurocognitive problem related to multiple myeloma
    • Suggestion:
      • zoloft 50mg 0.5# HS.
      • Check TSH, fT4, Folic acid, Vit B12.
      • Arrange PSY OPD follow up.
• 2020-03-28 Orthopedics
  • Q
    • This 82 year-old woman had medical history of 1) Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure 2) Cardiac arrhythmia 3) Hyperlipidemia 4) Osteoarthritis knee 5) multiple myeloma, IgA type, ISS stage 3 under Thado control. she was regular OPD follow up since Jun. 2006.
    • According to her and son, she had right shoulder soreness with pain since few weeks ago. She denied fall down, traumatic recently; there was no local heating nor inflammation situation. She comes to our Oncology OPD for help, the x-ray showed no fracture lesion. We need your expertise for further management, thanks
  • A
    • This 82-year-old woman suffered from right shoulder soreness and pain weeks ago.
    • local findings:
      • no local heat
      • near full ROM of shoulder
      • supraspinatus test: -
    • X-ray:
      • OA change of right shoulder joint, supscious osteolytic lesion in right humerus
    • Suggestion:
      • the pain in right shoulder may caused by Multiple myeloma, further evaluation (MRI, bone scan)
      • OA of the joint also resulted in shoulder pain
      • Please prescribe NSAID (Arcoxia or Celebrex) for symptom relieve.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-03-21 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 840mg NS 500mL 4hr (DVd C8D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-23 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 840mg NS 500mL 4hr (DVd C7D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-06 - ………………………………….. bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C6D14)
• 2024-01-30 - ………………………………….. bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C6D7)
• 2024-01-24 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 840mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C6D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-16 - ………………………………….. bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 1min (DVd C5D14)
• 2024-01-09 - ………………………………….. bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 1min (DVd C5D7)
• 2024-01-03 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 849mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C5D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-13 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 843mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C4D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-06 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 854mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C3D15)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-29 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 860mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C3D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-22 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 864mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C3D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-15 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 856mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C2D15)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-01 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 880mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C2D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-25 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 880mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C2D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-17 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 880mg NS 500mL 4hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C1D15)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 2.5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-11 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 867mg NS 500mL 6hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C1D8)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-04 - daratumumab 16mg/m2 876mg NS 1000mL 8hr + bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 1.9mg SC 10min (DVd C1D1)
  • dexamethasone 4mg 5# PO + diphenhydramine 30mg + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + NS 250mL

Treatment Name: DVd (Daratumumab + Velcade® (bortezomib) + dexamethasone) - 2023-10-18 - https://www.chemoexperts.com/dvd-daratumumab-velcade-bortezomib-dexamethasone.html

• DVd (Daratumumab + Velcade® (bortezomib) + dexametha­sone) is a Chemotherapy Regimen for Multiple Myeloma (MM)
  • D - Daratumumab (Darzalex®)
  • V - Velcade® (bortezomib)
  • d - dexamethasone (dex)
• Goals of therapy:
  • DVd is not given to cure multiple myeloma, but rather to slow the progression of the disease and to decrease symptoms.
• Schedule
  • Daratumumab intravenous (I.V.) infusion or subcutaneous (SubQ) injection (Darzalex Faspro®) on Days 1, 8, and 15 of Cycles 1, 2, and 3; then Day 1 only of Cycles 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, then once monthly (every 28 days) thereafter. The time of infusion varies depending upon the tolerability and number of previous infusions
  • Bortezomib subcutaneous (S.Q.) injection on Days 1, 4, 8 and 11 of Cycles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
  • Dexamethasone 20 mg (five 4 mg tablets) by mouth on Days 1, 2, then Days 4, 5, then Days 8, 9, then Days 11, 12 of Cycles 1 through 8.
  • Cycles 1 through 8 are repeated every 21 days.
• Estimated total infusion time for this treatment:
  • For daratumumab, Cycle 1 Day 1 may take up to 8 hours because of the possibility of experiencing infusion reactions. If you do not experience any with the first infusion, Cycle 1 Day 8 may be reduced to 6 hours. If you do not experience any infusion reactions during the first two daratumumab doses, it may only take up to 4 hours after that. There is also a 90-minute rapid infusion option if it is well tolerated
  • If daratumumab is given by subcutaneous injection (Darzalex Faspro®), there may be an observation time of up to 6 hours after the first dose to observe for reactions. If no reactions are seen, the observation times for future doses may be much shorter or not needed at all
  • On days that only bortezomib and dexamethasone are given, infusion time may be as little as 1 hour
  • Infusion times are based on clinical studies, but may vary depending on doctor preference or patient tolerability. Pre-medications and intravenous (I.V.) fluids, such as hydration, may add more time
  • DVd is usually given in an outpatient infusion center, allowing the person to go home afterwards. It is repeated every 21 days. This is known as one Cycle. Each cycle may be repeated up to eight times and then ONLY daratumumab is given (no Velcade or dexamethasone) until daratumumab no longer works or until unacceptable side effects occur.
• Common DVd Starting Doses
  • Daratumumab 16 mg/kg intravenous (I.V.) infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of Cycles 1, 2, and 3; then Day 1 only of Cycles 4 through 8, then once monthly (every 28 days) thereafter
  • Bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2 subcutaneous (S.Q.) injection on Days 1, 4, 8 and 11 of Cycles 1 through 8
  • Dexamethasone 20 mg (five 4 mg tablets) by mouth on Days 1, 2, then Days 4, 5, then Days 8, 9, then Days 11, 12 of Cycles 1 through 8
  • Cycles 1 through 8 are 21 days in duration.

Major toxicities of selected treatment regimens used for relapsed multiple myeloma - 2024-01-24 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=HEME%2F108257

• Options for initial relapse
  • Daratumumab, lenalidomide, dexamethasone (DRd)
    • Major toxicities: Acute or delayed hypersensitivity reaction, opportunistic infections, diarrhea, fatigue.
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; antiviral prophylaxis; thromboprophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Preferred for patients relapsing off therapy or while on small doses of single agent lenalidomide or on bortezomib maintenance.
    • Other: Can interfere with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening.
  • Daratumumab, bortezomib, dexamethasone (DVd)
    • Major toxicities: Peripheral neuropathy, transient cytopenias, acute or delayed hypersensitivity reaction, fatigue, nausea.
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; antiviral prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Preferred if refractory to full doses of lenalidomide or refractory to a lenalidomide containing triplet.
    • Other: Can interfere with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening.
  • Daratumumab, carfilzomib, dexamethasone (DKd)
    • Major toxicities: Hypersensitivity reaction, transient cytopenias, fatigue, diarrhea, hypokalemia, hypertension, dyspnea, serious cardiac dysfunction (approximately 5%).
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; antiviral prophylaxis; thromboprophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Option for patients refractory to both bortezomib and lenalidomide.
    • Other: Can interfere with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening.
  • Isatuximab, carfilzomib, dexamethasone
    • Major toxicities: Hypersensitivity reaction, transient cytopenias, respiratory infections, fatigue, diarrhea, hypertension, serious cardiac dysfunction.
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; antiviral prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Option for patients refractory to both bortezomib and lenalidomide.
    • Other: Can interfere with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening.
  • Bortezomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone (VRd)
    • Major toxicities: Peripheral neuropathy, transient cytopenias, fatigue, gastrointestinal distress.
    • Adjunctives: Thromboprophylaxis; antiviral prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: May be preferred for patients relapsing off therapy or on lenalidomide maintenance.
    • Other: Subcutaneous, once-weekly dosing of bortezomib decreases toxicity.
  • Bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone (VCD)
    • Major toxicities: Peripheral neuropathy, transient cytopenias.
    • Adjunctives: Antiviral prophylaxis; PCP prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: May be preferred for patients relapsing while off therapy or on lenalidomide maintenance.
    • Other: Subcutaneous, once-weekly dosing of bortezomib decreases toxicity.
  • Carfilzomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone (KRd)
    • Major toxicities: Gastrointestinal distress, transient cytopenias, fatigue, hypokalemia, hypertension, dyspnea, serious cardiac dysfunction (approximately 5%).
    • Adjunctives: Thromboprophylaxis; antiviral prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: May be preferred for more aggressive relapse in fit patients.
    • Other: More cumbersome than weekly schedule of bortezomib- or ixazomib-based regimens.
  • Carfilzomib, pomalidomide, dexamethasone (off-label)
    • Major toxicities: Transient cytopenias, fatigue, hypokalemia, hypertension, dyspnea, potentially severe diarrhea, serious cardiac dysfunction (approximately 5%).
    • Adjunctives: Thromboprophylaxis; antiviral prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: May be preferred for patients with aggressive disease relapsing on standard dose lenalidomide.
      
  • Bortezomib, pomalidomide, dexamethasone (off-label)
    • Major toxicities: Peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, potentially severe diarrhea, asthenia/fatigue, peripheral neuropathy.
    • Adjunctives: Thromboprophylaxis; antiviral prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: May be preferred for patients relapsing on standard dose lenalidomide.
      
  • Ixazomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone (IRd)
    • Major toxicities: Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral edema, and back pain.
    • Adjunctives: Thromboprophylaxis; antiviral prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: May be preferred for frail patients or those with a clinically indolent relapse.
    • Other: Oral regimen.
  • Elotuzumab, lenalidomide, dexamethasone
    • Major toxicities: Acute or delayed hypersensitivity reaction, opportunistic infections, hepatic dysfunction, fatigue.
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; antiviral prophylaxis; thromboprophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: May be preferred for frail patients or those with a clinically indolent relapse.
• Options for multiply relapsed disease: Includes regimens above that have not yet been used
  • Daratumumab, pomalidomide, dexamethasone
    • Major toxicities: Hypersensitivity reaction, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, potentially severe diarrhea, asthenia/fatigue, peripheral neuropathy.
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; antiviral prophylaxis; thromboprophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Reserved for patients who have had at least two prior regimens, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor.
    • Other: Can interfere with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening.
  • Isatuximab, pomalidomide, dexamethasone
    • Major toxicities: Hypersensitivity reaction, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, potentially severe diarrhea, asthenia/fatigue, peripheral neuropathy.
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; antiviral prophylaxis; thromboprophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Reserved for patients who have had at least two prior regimens, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor.
    • Other: Can interfere with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening.
  • Elotuzumab, pomalidomide, dexamethasone
    • Major toxicities: Acute or delayed hypersensitivity reaction, opportunistic infections, hepatic dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, potentially severe diarrhea, asthenia/fatigue.
    • Adjunctives: Prophylaxis for infusion reactions; thromboprophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Reserved for patients who have had at least two prior regimens, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor.
      
  • Selinexor, bortezomib, dexamethasone
    • Major toxicities: Thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and hyponatremia. Neurologic toxicity (eg, dizziness, confusion).
    • Adjunctives: Antiviral prophylaxis; antiemetic prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Reserved for patients with disease refractory to a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
    • Other: Must monitor sodium.
  • Selinexor plus dexamethasone
    • Major toxicities: Thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and hyponatremia. Neurologic toxicity (eg, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, confusion).
    • Adjunctives: Antiemetic prophylaxis.
    • Clinical use: Reserved for patients who have had at least four prior regimens, including at least two proteasome inhibitors, at least two immunomodulatory agents, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
    • Other: Oral regimen. Must monitor sodium.

[medication]

• Ninlaro (ixazomib) KNINL01, KNINL01A
  • 2021-01-29 ~ 2023-04-21 3mg/cap QWAC
• Revlimid (lenalidomide) KREVL01
  • 2022-02-04 ~ 2023-03-31 25mg QD PO
  • 2021-01-29 ~ 2022-02-01 25mg QOD PO
• Thado (thalidomide) KTHAD01
  • 2019-01-18 ~ 2020-01-02 50mg HS PO
  • 2017-01-05 ~ 2017-11-16 100mg HS PO
• Velcade (bortezomib) CVELC01
  • 2017-01-26 1.9mg ST SC
  • 2017-01-05 1.9mg ST SC
• Licodin (ticlopidine) KLICO01
  • 2019-05-30 ~ 2024-01-24 ongoing 100mg BID PO
• Xgeva (denosumab) CXGEV01
  • 2022-01-18 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2021-12-07 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2021-11-09 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2021-10-12 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2021-01-14 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2020-12-10 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2020-11-13 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2020-10-16 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2020-09-08 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2020-08-11 120mg Q1M SC
  • 2020-07-14 120mg Q1M SC

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2024-05-31

[extensive bony metastases identified

, osteoclast inhibitor recommended]

Imaging studies revealed multiple bone metastases:

• A mass with adjacent destruction of bone in the left chest wall.
• A fracture of the left 8th rib.
• Osteoporotic changes and destructive lesions in bones on brain CT.

Due to the extensive nature of these lesions, further pathological evaluation might be necessary.

Osteoclast Inhibitors Considered:

• Osteoclast inhibitors are a crucial element in managing skeletal complications in patients with multiple myeloma (MM).
• While they cannot repair existing bone damage, they do prevent the formation of new lesions.

Denosumab as a Potential Option:

• Adding denosumab, an osteoclast inhibitor, could be a treatment consideration.

2024-03-21

[sustained FKLC & IgA elevation: potential loss of disease control]

The long-term (4-year) FKLC and short-term (3-month) IgA levels have been exhibiting a sustained increase, which may indicate that the disease is gradually becoming refractory to treatment.

• 2024-03-21 IgA 4882 mg/dL
  

• 2024-01-30 IgA 3310 mg/dL

• 2024-01-09 IgA 2947 mg/dL

• 2023-12-19 IgA 2685 mg/dL

• 2023-11-22 IgA 3460 mg/dL

• 2023-09-26 IgA 4568 mg/dL

• 2023-09-12 IgA 5331 mg/dL

• 2023-11-27 FKLC 139.0 mg/L

• 2021-02-05 FKLC 26.8 mg/L

• 2019-10-11 FKLC 25.4 mg/L

2024-01-24

[evaluating osteoporotic changes after Xgeva discontinuation]

Bortezomib was administered on 2024-01-03, 2024-01-09, and 2024-01-16 (days 1, 7, and 14), deviating from the typical days 1, 4, 8, and 11 schedule in cycle 5 of the DVd regimen. The patient was admitted for Cycle 6 Day 1 treatment. Lab results on 2024-01-23 showed pancytopenia, a decreased eGFR of 53 mL/min/1.73m2, low serum albumin at 2.8 g/dL, and elevated total bilirubin at 0.73 mg/dL. However, these findings should not contraindicate treatment continuation.

The patient had previously been treated with several doses of Xgeva in the first half of 2023. Following this, multiple bone X-rays indicated osteoporotic or osteolytic changes. Therefore, reintroducing Xgeva to address the bone condition could be considered.

2024-01-03

[macrocytic anemia]

The lab results indicate the presence of macrocytic anemia, which could be attributed to deficiencies in vitamin B12, folate, or copper. To alleviate the anemia, it may be advantageous to consider supplementation with vitamin B12 and/or folate.

• 2024-01-02 HGB 8.6 g/dL
• 2024-01-02 MCV 103.6 fL

Additionally, daratumumab and bortezomib in DVd regimen are associated with anemia.

2023-12-13

[DVd Regimen: deviation from original schedule]

The patient was admitted for C4D1 of her daratumumab treatment, which is part of the DVd regimen in combination with bortezomib. The administration schedule for this regimen involves daratumumab on Days 1, 8, and 15 for Cycles 1, 2, and 3; then only on Day 1 for Cycles 4 through 8, followed by a monthly administration (every 28 days) thereafter.

This hospitalization marks the beginning of Cycle 4, and according to the regimen design, daratumumab should only be administered on Day 1 up to Cycle 8. Additionally, as per the regimen’s design, bortezomib is scheduled on Days 1, 4, 8, and 11 for Cycles 1 to 8, and in practice, it is administered concurrently with daratumumab.

Ref: https://www.darzalexhcp.com/pdfs/cp-142382v4-darzalex-maia-cassio-apollo-dosing-admin-guide.pdf

[to reassess bone health]

It is common practice to administer a single dose of a potent bisphosphonate (ie, zoledronic acid at 4 or 5 mg for a single dose) after stopping denosumab therapy to prevent rebound bone loss and fractures. Markers of bone resorption rebound and increase rapidly after denosumab discontinuation, and this can lead to increased loss of bone mineral density and the development of vertebral fractures, particularly in patients with baseline osteoporosis, with a history of prior fracture, or on continued aromatase inhibitor therapy.

The last 3 doses of Xgeva (denosumab 120mg) were administered on 2023-03-24, 2023-05-02, and 2023-06-06. Since it has been over 6 months since the last dose, and there are no hospital records of bisphosphonate use since then, it is recommended to reassess the patient’s bone health.

2023-12-06

[reconciliation]

Currently, access to the PharmaCloud database is unavailable.

There has been a downward trend in eGFR readings over the past 2-3 weeks. Despite this, the patient’s current renal function does not necessitate any dose adjustments at this time.

• 2023-12-05 eGFR 62.30 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-11-28 eGFR 73.34 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-11-21 eGFR 81.63 ml/min/1.73m^2

No discrepancies have been identified in the active medication list.

2023-11-29

The DVd regimen, which began on 2023-10-04, might have led to a decrease in IgA levels, yet they remain elevated along with FKLC and B2-Microglobulin.

• 2023-11-27 FKLC 139.0 mg/L
  

• 2023-11-27 FLLC 5.9 mg/L
  

• 2023-11-27 FK/FL ratio 23.56 ratio

• 2023-11-23 B2-Microglobulin 5746 ng/mL

• 2023-11-22 IgA 3460 mg/dL
  

• 2023-09-26 IgA 4568 mg/dL
  

• 2023-09-12 IgA 5331 mg/dL

Based on the lab results from 2023-11-28, the patient’s liver and kidney functions are grossly normal, indicating no need for dosage adjustments due to liver or renal concerns for now.

2023-11-01

[pancytopenia after 2023-10-25 C2D1 DVd]

On 2023-10-25, DVd (C2D1) was administered, which resulted in the onset of pancytopenia. Appropriate measures, including the administration of G-CSF and blood transfusion, were promptly undertaken.

• 2023-11-01 WBC 2.70 x10^3/uL

• 2023-10-31 WBC 2.55 x10^3/uL

• 2023-10-25 WBC 2.57 x10^3/uL

• 2023-11-01 HGB 7.6 g/dL

• 2023-10-31 HGB 8.6 g/dL

• 2023-10-25 HGB 8.6 g/dL

• 2023-11-01 PLT 128 *10^3/uL

• 2023-10-31 PLT 42 *10^3/uL

• 2023-10-25 PLT 170 *10^3/uL

[withhold Diovan temporarily]

The latest blood pressure measurement, taken on 2023-11-01 at 12:59, was 100/52. Given the absence of current hypertension, it is advisable to temporarily withhold Diovan (valsartan) to reduce the potential for hypotension.

2023-10-18

[DVd regimen]

This patient received lenalidomide from 2021 to 2023Q1 (and thalidomide prior to that). The DVd regimen is preferred for patients who are refractory to full doses of lenalidomide or to a lenalidomide-containing triplet regimen.

The patient started the DVd regimen in early Oct 2023, with the first dose (C1D1) administered on 2023-10-04, the second dose (C1D8) administered on 2023-10-11, and the third dose (C1D15) administered on 2023-11-17. This hospitalization is for the end of cycle 1.

These three daratumumab infusions were administered over 8 hours, 6 hours, and 4 hours, respectively, which effectively reduced the risk of infusion reactions.

The major toxicities of the DVd regimen include peripheral neuropathy, transient cytopenias, acute or delayed hypersensitivity reaction, fatigue, and nausea. Please continue to monitor the patient for these toxicities.

2023-10-11

This patient received repeat prescriptions from our cardiology department for Licodin (ticlopidine), Urosin (atenolol), Zulitor (pitavastatin), Diovan (valsartan), and Ulstop (famotidine) on 2023-08-18, and from our neurology department for Syntam (piracetam) on 2023-07-26. There are no discrepancies, and all these medications are currently being used as prescribed.

[rising IgA levels in 2023]

Since the beginning of this year (2023), IgA levels have risen from the triple digits to the mid-four digits by August, suggesting that the disease may still be progressing.

• 2023-09-26 IgA 4568 mg/dL
• 2023-09-12 IgA 5331 mg/dL
• 2023-08-15 IgA 4893 mg/dL
• 2023-07-18 IgA 3443 mg/dL
• 2023-06-20 IgA 3161 mg/dL
• 2023-06-06 IgA 2817 mg/dL
• 2023-05-23 IgA 2477 mg/dL
• 2023-05-09 IgA 2054 mg/dL
• 2023-05-02 IgA 1923 mg/dL
• 2023-04-21 IgA 1683 mg/dL
• 2023-04-07 IgA 1475 mg/dL
• 2023-03-24 IgA 1213 mg/dL
• 2023-03-10 IgA 1058 mg/dL
• 2023-02-24 IgA 968 mg/dL
• 2023-02-10 IgA 1016 mg/dL
• 2023-01-27 IgA 1063 mg/dL
• 2023-01-20 IgA 1020 mg/dL
• 2023-01-06 IgA 515 mg/dL

2023-01-09

• Neutropenia has be mitigated with filgrastim (G-CSF)

  • 2023-01-09 WBC 2.94 *10^3/uL
  • 2023-01-07 WBC 0.96 *10^3/uL
  • 2023-01-06 WBC 0.94 *10^3/uL
  • 2022-12-23 WBC 4.61 *10^3/uL

• Over the past three months, the IgA levels have been around 500 +- 50 mg/dL, relatively stable, but showing a slowly upward trend.

  • 2023-01-06 IgA515 mg/dL
  • 2022-12-23 IgA527 mg/dL
  • 2022-12-09 IgA473 mg/dL
  • 2022-11-25 IgA534 mg/dL
  • 2022-11-11 IgA460 mg/dL
  • 2022-10-28 IgA451 mg/dL
  • 2022-10-14 IgA410 mg/dL
  • 2022-09-30 IgA390 mg/dL

• Revlimid (lenalidomide) has demonstrated a significantly increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), as well as risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with multiple myeloma who were treated with lenalidomide and dexamethasone therapy. Please monitor for and advise patients about the signs and symptoms of thromboembolism as always.

• Ninlaro (ixazomib) has been prescribed as a self-paid item and is not listed on PharmaCloud nor in the active prescriptions. Please make sure that the patient’s ANC be greater than 1000/mm3, platelets be greater than 75,000/mm3, and nonhematologic toxicities be at baseline or less than grade 1 (per prescriber discretion) prior to initiating a new cycle of therapy. It is recommended that patients who are seropositive for Varicella zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) receive an antiviral prophylaxis with acyclovir or valacyclovir prior to receiving a proteasome inhibitor (bortezomib, carfilzomib, ixazomib), as there is an increased risk of reactivation if the proteasome inhibitor is used.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-03 CT - abdomen
  • History: Rt ovarian clear cell carcinoma, pStage IA, pT1aN0 (if cM0), FIGO Stage IA. s/p debulking surgery on 2024/01/12. Adjuvant chemotherapy from 2024/01/25.
  • Findings:
    • There is a cystic lesion in left pelvis side wall, 6.2 cm in size (the largest dimension). Lymphocele is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
    • S/P hysterectomy and debulking surgery.
    • Prior CT identified Right liver hemangioma (2.6cm) is noted again, stationary.
  • Impression:
    • Lymphocele in left pelvic sidewall is highly suspected. please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2024-03-09 MRI - abdomen
  • History and indication: Right ovarian clear cell carcinoma
  • With and without contrast MRI of liver revealed:
    • Right liver hemangioma (2.6cm) and cyst (4mm).
    • Left renal cyst (5mm).
  • IMP:
    • Right liver hemangioma (2.6cm) and cyst (4mm).
    • Left renal cyst (5mm).
• 2024-02-29 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Propable liver hemangiomas, right
    • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Please correlate with other image
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2024-02-05 SONO - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Parenchymal renal disease
    • Suspect liver tumor (2.1cm)
  • Suggestion:
    • GI opd f/u
• 2024-01-24 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Blunting of right and left costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-01-24 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 18 dB HL; LE 13 dB HL.
  • RE normal to mild SNHL but have A-B gap at 1k Hz.
  • LE WNL.
• 2024-01-16 Patho - ovary (tumor)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Ovary, right, oophorectomy —- Clear cell carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IA, pT1aN0(if cM0) , FIGO Stage IA, at least
    • Ovary, left, oophorectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, right, salpingectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Fallopian tube, left, salpingectomy —- Negative for malignancy       - —- Hydrosalpinx       - —- Endometriosis
    • Uterus, corpus, abdominal total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy       - —- Leiomyoma
    • Uterus, cervix, abdominal total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Uterus, endometrium, abdominal total hysterectomy —- Negative for malignancy       - —- Endometrial polyp
    • Omentum, omentectomy —- Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right pelvic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/14)
    • Lymph node, left pelvic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/12)
    • Lymph node, para-aortic, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/6)
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply): Debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + para-arotic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)
    • Specimen size:
      • F2024-00015:
        • right ovary: 16.5 x 7.5 x 4.3 cm, 310 g;
        • right tube: 6.0 cm in length and 0.3 cm in diameter;
      • S2024-00966:
        • left ovary:  3.0 x 2.2 x 0.7 cm;  
        • left tube: 7.0 cm in length and 1.0 cm in diameter;
        • uterus: 16.5 x 9.5 x 8.0 cm, 547 g;
        • Cervix: 4.1 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm;
        • Endometrial cavity: 5.7 x 4.0 x 0.5 cm with a polyp, measuring 2.0 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm;
        • Several leiomyomas, measuring up to 4.2 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm  
    • Specimen Integrity
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact, intra-operation rupture (-)
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Ovary (if applicable): Capsule intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Right Fallopian Tube (if applicable):Serosa intact
      • Specimen Integrity of Left Fallopian Tube (if applicable): Serosa intact
    • Tumor Site: Right ovary
    • Ovarian Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Fallopian Tube Surface Involvement (required only if applicable): Absent
    • Tumor Size: Greatest dimension (centimeters): 16.5 cm
    • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 7.5 x 4.3 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • F2024-00015: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: FsA1-2, for frozen examination. After formalin fixation, additional sections are taken and labeled as: X1: fallopian tube; X2: adnexa; X3-8: tumor.
      • S2024-00966: Representative sections are taken and labeled as: A1-3: lymph node, right pelvic; B1-3: lymph node, left pelvic; C: lymph node, para-aortic; D1: cervix; D2: endometrium; D3: endometrial polyp; D4-5: leiomyoma; D6: corpus; D7: posterior wall; E1-2: left ovary and fallopian tube; F1-2: oemntum.  
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Clear cell carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), PAX8(+), Napsin A(+), p53(wild type), PR(-), WT-1(-), SALL4(-), and alpha-inhibin(-).  
    • Histologic Grade (required for endometrioid, mucinous carcinomas, immature teratomas, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors): not applicable
      • Note: Immature teratomas can be graded using a 2-tier or 3-tier system. Endometrioid and mucinous carcinomas are graded via a 3-tier system. Clear cell carcinomas, borderline epithelial neoplasms, all other malignant sex-cord stromal and germ cell tumors are not graded.
    • Implants (required for advanced stage serous/seromucinous borderline tumors only): not applicable
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): Not identified
    • Largest Extrapelvic Peritoneal Focus (required only if applicable): Not identified  
    • Peritoneal/Ascitic Fluid: N2024-188
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: Negative for metastasis: right pelvic: 0/14; left pelvic: 0/12; para-aortic: 0/6
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: Endometrial polyp, leiomyomas, and left hydrosalpinx and endometriosis are seen.
• 2024-01-12 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Borderline ECG
• 2024-01-12 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: abdominal pain
  • IMP:
    • A cystic lesion (13cm) at right abdomen with some solid parts r/o ovary tumor.
    • Some tumors (up to 5.6cm) at uterus r/o myomas.
    • Right liver hemangioma (2.6cm) and cyst (4mm).
• 2024-01-12 Gynecologic Ultrasonography
  • IMP:
    • R/O RT adnexa mass
    • Multiple myomas

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-02 ~ 2024-05-04 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right ovarian clear cell carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IA, pT1aN0 (if cM0) , FIGO Stage IA. s/p debulking surgery on 2024/01/12. Adjuvant chemotherapy with TP [paclitaxel (175mg/m2) + carboplatin (AUC 6)] from 2024/01/25.
    • Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • for adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (C5)
  • Present illness
    • This 51 years old female without underlying systemic disease, G0P0, SEX(+), had received open myomectomy 20+ years ago. According to the patient, she had gradually irregular menstral cycle. Hypermenorrhea and dyesmenorrhea also complained for years. Her last menstrual period was 2024/01/05.
    • Initial symptom, she complained progressive abdominal pain and shifted to right lower abdomen in 2024/01/12.
    • The abdominal CT was done on 2024/01/12 showed a cystic lesion (13cm) at right abdomen with some solid parts r/o ovarIAN tumor. The GYN doctor was consulted for further evaluation.
    • The echogram showed a huge right adnexa mass, r/o torsion or malignancy.
    • Under impression of huge right adnexa mass, r/o torsion, she was admitted for emergent underwent debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/01/12.
    • The frozen section initial diagnosis revealed malignant tumor (carcinoma) and pending immunohistochemical stains for final diagnosis.
    • Postoperative recovery was smooth. Final pathology report showed right ovarian clear cell carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IA, pT1aN0 (if cM0), FIGO Stage IA.
    • The GYN tumor board conference on 2024/01/18 suggested the patient to received chemotherapy. She received adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2 plus Carboplatin AUC 6) on 2024/01/02(C1), due to leukopenia, decrease of paclitaxel dose on 2024/02/16(C2), 2024/03/12(C3), 2024/04/09(C4).
    • This time, she was admitted for adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2 plus Carboplatin AUC 6) on 2024/05/03(C5).
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Limeson 4mg/tab 5# (20mg) po and ULSTOP F.C 20mg/tab 1# po before chemotherapy with Taxol 12 hrs on 2024/05/02 at 23:00 and before chemotherapy with Taxol 6 hrs on 2024/05/03 at 05:00.
    • She receive adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2 / Carboplatin AUC 6) (C5) on 2024/05/03.
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1 amp IVD PRNTID was given for nausea and vomiting.
    • Major depressive disorder with Lexapro 10mg/tab 1# PO HS.
    • Iron deficiency anemia with iron supplements by yourself.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent with Baraclude 0.5mg/tab 1# PO QDAC.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, she was discharged on 2024/05/04 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Granocyte (lenograstim 250ug) SC 3D on 5/7, 5/8, 5/9
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD 1D on 5/5
• 2024-01-23 SOAP Obstetrics and Gynecology Shao ZhiXuan
  • P: Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2023-01-18
    • Treatment Plan: Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy is recommended for clear cell carcinoma.
  • Prescription
    • Meififen (diclofenac Na 75mg) 1# QD
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
• 2024-01-12 ~ 2024-01-19 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Shao ZhiXuan
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right ovarian clear cell carcinoma with torsion, pT1aN0M0, FIGO stage IA, s/p debulking surgery on 2024/01/12
    • Abdominal pain
    • Anemia
  • CC
    • abdominal pain with cold sweating since yesterday
    • heavy bleeding noted a palpable mass above the umbilicus for 2 years.        
  • Present illness
    • This 50 years old female without underlying systemic disease, G0P0, SEX(+), had received open myomectomy 20+ years ago. According to the patient, she had gradually irregular menstral cycle. Hypermenorrhea and dyesmenorrhea also complained for years. Her last menstrual period was 2024/01/05.
    • This time she complained progress IVE abdominal pain since yesterday and shifted to right lower abdomen in this afternoon. Cold sweating also noted. She denied fever, chills, nausea. vomiting, dysuria or constipation. She came to our ER for help.
    • At ER, her vital signs were stable and lab datas showed anemia with Hb 8.0. The abdominal CT was arranged and showed a cystic lesion (13cm) at right abdomen with some solid parts r/o ovarian tumor. The GYN doctor was consulted for further evaluation. The echogram showed a huge right adnexa mass, r/o torsion or malignancy.
    • Under impression of huge right adnexa mass, r/o torsion, she was admitted for emergent laparotomy right salping-oophrectomy. If consider malignancy, the right adnexa mass would send frozen section and change to debulking surgery when proved malignancy. The pRBC was transfused. The laparotomy right salping-oophrectomy was done on 2024/01/12 and the MALIGNANCY was told by frozen section. The debulking surgery was done and she was admitted for post-operation care and further treatment plan.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was admitted from ER on 01/13/2024 due to abdominal pain suspected right ovarian tumor with torsion. She underwent debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy). The frozen section initial diagnosis revealed malignant tumor (carcinoma) and pending immunohistochemical stains for final diagnosis. Postoperative recovery was smooth. Final pathology report showed right ovarian clear cell carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IA, pT1aN0 (if cM0) , FIGO Stage IA.
    • The GYN tumor board conference on 2024/01/18 suggested the patient to receive chemotherapy. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Self voiding was smooth. JP drain with serosaguinous fluid and removed smoothly. She was discharged on 2024/01/19. Her follow up appointment is scheduled on 2024/01/24.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Meififen (diclofenac Na 75mg) 1# QD
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Miyarisan BM (clostridium butyricum miyairi 40mg) 1# TID

[consultation]

• 2024-03-11 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • for depressive follow up
    • This 51 years old female without underlying systemic disease, G0P0, SEX(+), had received open myomectomy 20+ years ago. According to the patient, she had gradually irregular menstral cycle. Hypermenorrhea and dyesmenorrhea also complained for years. Her last menstrual period was 2024/01/05. Initial symptom, she complained progressive abdominal pain and shifted to right lower abdomen in 2024/01/12.
    • The abdominal CT was done on 2024/01/12 showed a cystic lesion (13cm) at right abdomen with some solid parts r/o ovarian tumor. The GYN doctor was consulted for further evaluation.
    • The echogram showed a huge right adnexa mass, r/o torsion or malignancy. Under impression of huge right adnexa mass, r/o torsion, she was admitted for emergent underwent debulking surgery (abdominal total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection + para aortic lymph note sampling + infracolic omentectomy) on 2024/01/12.
    • The frozen section initial diagnosis revealed malignant tumor (carcinoma) and pending immunohistochemical stains for final diagnosis. Postoperative recovery was smooth.
    • Final pathology report showed right ovarian clear cell carcinoma, AJCC 8th edition: pStage IA, pT1aN0(if cM0) , FIGO Stage IA. The GYN tumor board conference on 2024/01/18 suggested the patient to received chemotherapy.
    • She received adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2 plus Carboplatin AUC 6) on 2024/01/02(C1). This time, she was admitted for adjuvant chemotherapy with TP (Paclitaxel 175mg/m2 plus Carboplatin AUC 6) on 2024/03/12(C3).
  • A
    • Impression:
      • appointment consultation
    • S/O:
      • give explanation for medication use within the ward and continue OPD follow-up.
    • Plan:
      • keep current psychiatric medications
      • the patient will arrange another appointment by herself
• 2024-01-12 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • 2024-01-12 1 a.m. periumbilical abdominal pain with sweating
    • pain transfer to rt lower abdominal now
    • Deny fever, dizzines, nausea, vomiting, constipation ,diarrhea, chest pain, urinary problem
    • MC just finished
    • Allergy: AKDA
    • Fx: nil
    • Dx: myoma s/p surgery
  • A
    • This 50 y/o female without underlying systemic disease
      • came to ER for abdominal pain since yesterday, and progressed to Rt lower abd this afternoon
      • with cold sweating
      • denied fever, dizzines, nausea, vomiting, constipation ,diarrhea, chest pain, urinary problem
    • OBGYN:
      • G0, sex experience (+)
      • LMP 01/05
      • dysmenorrhea (+), irregular menstral cycle in recent years
      • s/p open myomectomy
    • Lab:
      • WBC 8480, Hb 8.0, PLT 405000, CRP <0.1
      • UA pregnancy negative, mild UTI
    • Abd CT:
      • a huge mass (14cm*11cm )at rt abd, r/o ovarian torsion
      • Multiple uterine myomas
    • TAS:
      • suspected Rt adnexa mass 13*11cm with solid component
      • multiple uterine myoma
      • CDS no fluid
    • Impression:
      • r/o rt adnexa mass with torsion
    • Suggestion:
      • arranged laparotomy RSO, consider frozen section exam if susp. malignancy, if prove malignancy, change to debulking surgery
      • please pre-OP prepare and prepare pRBC 2U and check tumor marker (CEA, CA 125)
      • post-OP OA GYN Dr. Shao

[surgical operation]

• 2024-01-12 - Op Method:
  • Diagnosis:
    • Right huge ovarian mass with torsion, frozen section: malignancy
  • Operation:
    • Debulking surgery (ATH + BSO + BPLND + para-arotic lymph node dissection + omentectomy)   - Finding:
  • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
  • Uterus: hypertrophic and disfigured by multiple myomas, tense adhesion with bladder
  • Adnexa:
    • LOV: 322cm, grossly normal, capsule intact, smooth surface.
    • ROV: 141310cm, with fallopian tube torsion, capsule intact, some necrotic and soft tissue mass and 700cc bloody jelly like fluid noted inside the tumor, intra-operation rupture (-)
    • Frozen section: malignancy
  • CDS: free from adhesion and ascites
  • Ascites: minimal, wash with diswater 20cc and sent cytology analysis
  • Bilateralpelvic lymph nodes and para-arotic LNs: normal (+), enlarged (-), indurated (-)
  • Omentum: grossly normal.
  • Liver: grossly normal & smooth
  • Subdiaphragmatic surface: grossly normal
  • Appendix: grossly normal
  • Estimated blood loss: 600ml
  • Blood transfusion: pRBC 2U
  • Complication: nil

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-30 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AU5 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-05-03 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 270mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AU5 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-09 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AU5 5 600mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-12 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 240mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AU5 4 500mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 250mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 900mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-2 + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-25 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 300mg NS 500mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 6 900mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + NS 250mL

==========

2024-05-30

[lab results clear for TP regimen]

The 2024-05-28 lab results showed no contraindications for the new session of TP regimen chemotherapy.

A CT scan on 2024-05-03 revealed that the right liver hemangioma is stable. Additionally, a 6.2 cm cystic lesion in the left pelvic sidewall, highly suspected to be a lymphocele, was observed. This condition is most commonly a complication following surgery. If it becomes symptomatic, further treatment may be necessary.

2024-03-11

[paclitaxel-carboplatin & anemia: lab suggests alternative cause]

The paclitaxel-carboplatin regimen was initiated on 2024-01-25. Anemia episodes are observed in all available data points within HIS5. While chemotherapy can theoretically contribute to anemia, lab results suggest it’s likely not the primary cause.

• 2024-03-11 HGB 9.0 g/dL
• 2024-03-07 HGB 9.8 g/dL
• 2024-02-29 HGB 9.8 g/dL
• 2024-02-15 HGB 10.5 g/dL
• 2024-02-01 HGB 8.7 g/dL
• 2024-01-24 HGB 8.6 g/dL
• 2024-01-13 HGB 7.6 g/dL
• 2024-01-12 HGB 8.0 g/dL
• 2023-08-16 HGB 8.3 g/dL
• 2022-12-01 HGB 8.4 g/dL
• 2021-11-15 HGB 7.3 g/dL
• 2020-07-28 HGB 8.8 g/dL

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[lab data]

2023-09-20 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-09-20 HBsAg (Value) 0.36 S/CO
2023-09-20 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-09-20 Anti-HBc-Value 5.86 S/CO
2023-09-20 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-09-20 Anti-HCV Value 0.06 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-03-26 CT - chest
  • Indication: Squamous cell carcinoma of lower third of esophagus, ypStage IIIB, ypT3N1M0, status post 3 dimensions video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction on 2023/12/11
  • MDCT of the chest and upper abdomen without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows: comoarison made with CT on 2023/12/04
    • Lungs: mild reticular opacities at Rt apical lung may be due fibrotic change. linear band subsegmental atelectasis at RLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: post gastric tube reconstruction in middle mediastinum with a long staple line along its anterior margin.no enlarged LN. mild or moderate coronary arterial calcification.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: minimal effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: s/p jejunostomy. no dilated bowel loops.
    • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophageal cancer, esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction, in good condiition. no locoregional recurrent tumor.
• 2023-12-12 Patho - esophagus subtotal/total resection
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophagus, lower third, VATS esophagectomy —- Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, s/p CCRT
    • Stomach, cardia, EG junction, partial gastrectomy —- Squamous cell carcinoma, by direct invasion
    • Azygos vein, right, excision —- Negative for malignancy
    • Resection margin: Negative for malignancy; proximal cutend of esophagus: Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, upper paraesophageal, specimen 1, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
      
    • Lymph node, middle paraesophageal, specimen 1, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/0)
      
    • Lymph node, lower paraesophageal, specimen 1, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/6)
    • Lymph node, peri-gastric, specimen 1, dissection — metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (1/12)
    • Lymph node, right, group 2+4, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/7)
    • Lymph node, left, group 5, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/0)
    • Lymph node, right, group 7, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/6)
      
    • Lymph node, left, group 4, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/0)
      
    • Lymph node, left, group 9, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
    • Lymph node, right, upper paraesophageal, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
      
    • AJCC 8 th edition pT N M Pathology stage: ypStage IIIB, ypT3N1(if cM0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: VATS esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction; Size: Esophagus: 11.0 cm in length with a portion of gastric tissue measuring 3.5 cm in length.
      • Azygos vein: 1.2 x 1.0 x 0.4 cm
    • Tumor Site: Distal esophagus (low thoracic esophagus)
      
    • Relationship of Tumor to Esophagogastric Junction: Tumor midpoint lies in the distal esophagus and tumor involves the esophagogastric junction
    • Tumor Size: 2.0 x 1.7 cm
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • A1-2: Distal gastric resection margin; A3: esophagus; A4: stomach; A5-9: tumor; A10: lymph node, upper paraesophageal; A11: lymph node, middle paraesophageal; A12: lymph node, lower paraesophageal; A13: lymph node, perigastric; B: proximal cutend of esophagus; C: lymph node, right group 2+4; D: lymph node, left group 5; E: lymph node, right group 7; F: lymph node, left group 4; G: lymph node, left, group 9; H: right upper paraesophageal; I: azygos vein.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma; The immunohistochemical stains reveal p40(+) and CD56(-).
      
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades adventitia
    • Margins: All margins are uninvolved by invasive carcinoma, dysplasia, and intestinal metaplasia
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (millimeters or centimeters): 1 mm
      • Specify closest margin: circumferential
      • Proximal resection margin: 8.7 cm
      • Distal resection margin: 3.2 cm
    • Treatment Effect: Present, Residual cancer with evident tumor regression, but more than single cells or rare small groups of cancer cells (partial response, score 2)
      
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Not identified
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: please see diagnosis
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors: y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT3: Tumor invades adventitia
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN1: Metastasis in one or two regional lymph nodes
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case): if cM0
        
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
• 2023-12-08 MRI - brain
  • IMP: No evidence of intracranial lesion.
• 2023-12-08 Exercise Cardiopulmonary Function Test
  • Conclusion
    • low exercise capacity (VO2max 72%, WR 82%) (normal VO2max > 85%)
    • spirometry: normal (FVC 97%, FEV1 106%)
      
    • respiratory muscle strength: normal inspiratory muscle strength (MIP 108%, MEP 77%)
    • Breathing reserve normal
    • SpO2 Saturation during exercise: 98%
    • cardiac response (LCWI) during exercise: low response during exercise
    • HR response during exercise: high response slope during exercise
    • work efficiency: normal
    • anaerobic threshold: normal
    • oxygen pulse: normal
    • BP response: normal response during exercise
    • EKG: nonspecific findings
      
    • Health-related quality of life (HRQL), CAT= 4, OK (> 10 indicates poor HRQL),
      
  • Impression:
    • Deconditioning with low exercise capacity
      
    • Impaired cardiovascular response with high HR response
  • Suggestions:
    • Treat underlying disease and symptoms
    • Exercise training for low exercise capacity
    • For low cardiac response, suggest adequate fluid intake to keep adequate preload, may Survey cardiac function such as cardiac echo
• 2023-12-08 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96 - 28) / 96 = 70.83%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 70
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Normal chamber size
    • Mild MR
• 2023-12-07 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Diagnosis: Esophageal cancer, at least cT1bN1. s/p magnification endoscopy and biopsy
• 2023-12-06 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in bilateral rib cages, maxilla, some C-spine, lower L-spine, L5-sacrum junction, lesser trochanter of left femur, bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2023-12-05 PET
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/09/14, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus is much less evident. Besides, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left upper paratracheal lymph node disappeared.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral shoulders, compatible with arthritis.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in the muscles of bilateral forearm, colon, both kidneys and right ureter. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2023-12-04 CT - chest
  • Indication: Esophageal cancer re-staging
  • Findings
    • Lungs: mild reticular opacities at Rt apical lung may be due fibrotic change.
    • Mediastinum and hila: interval significaant regression of circumferential wall thickening of distal third of thoracic esophagus and E-G junction.
      • resoltuion of enlarged LN at left upper paratracheal space.
      • the vascular markings and great vessels in the hila and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophageal cancer, significant in regression as compared with previous CT study.
• 2023-09-20 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
    • R’t : 45 dB HL, mild to moderately severe conductive HL
    • L’t : 19 dB HL, WNL.
• 2023-09-16 MRI - brain
  • No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2023-09-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in some C-spines, lower L-spines and L5-sacrum junction. Degenerative change is more likely.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem and/or sinusitis may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and mildly increased activity in the lesser trochanter of left femur. The nature is to be determined. Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-09-14 Whole body PET scan
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the lower portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a left upper paratracheal lymph node. A metastatic lymph node may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2023-09-14 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, lower, 33 cm below incisors, biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2023-09-13 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic findings
    • One circumferencial fungated lesion was noted from 33cm below incisors. Panendoscopy was not able to pass through the esophagus at 35 cm below incisors. Biopsy was done.
  • EUS findings
    • EUS showed a mucosal lesion invading into the adventitia of esophageal wall at the lesion site. At least 1 lymph node was noted.
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophageal cancer, at least cT3N1, 33cm below incisor. s/p chromoendoscopy and biopsy
• 2023-09-12 CT - chest
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1 or N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Findings
    • Lungs: mild reticular opacities at Rt apical lung may be due fibrotic change.
    • Mediastinum and hila: circumferential wall thickening of distal third of thoracic esophagus, causing severe luminal narrowing, and preserved periesophageal fat plane, possibly involving E-G junction.
      • enlarged LN at left upper paratracheal space.
      • the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance. Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal contents: unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
      • small lymph nodes along celiac axis.
  • Impression: L/3 esophageal cancer T3N1 or N2Mx (E1)

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Admission for perioperative (adjuvant part) C/T with PF x 4
• 2023-12-03 ~ 2023-12-28 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of lower third of esophagus, ypStage IIIB, ypT3N1M0, status post 3 dimensions video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction on 2023/12/11
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Dysthymic disorder
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • Admitted for cancer restaging under the impression of Squamous cell carcinoma of lower third of esophagus, T3N2M0 stage III.  
  • Present illness
    • This 59-year-old man, had past history of chronic viral hepatitis B and dysthymic disorder under control. His activities of daily living was independent.
    • According to his statement, he started to felt difficult swallowing of solid food in 2023/08. The symptom had got worse even liquid diet could not be swallowed. There was no exacerbating and relieving factor noted. Weight loss about 4kg in recent one month was noticed. There was no vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, epigastric pain, easy choking, dysphonia, hoarseness, chest pain, dyspnea, or hemoptysis. The patient denied trauma or esophageal injury history. He visited General medicine out-patient department for help.
    • He underwent upper endoscopic examination on 2023/09/07 and found middle third esophageal tumor that highly suspicious of malignancy. Biopsy was done and showed squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus. He was admitted for esophageal cancer staging on 2023/09/12.
    • Further cancer survey such as chest CT, brain MRI, and whole-body PET scan were done. Chest CT revealed L/3 esophageal cancer T3N1or N2Mx(E1). Brain MRI did not found metastatic lesion. Whole-body PET scan showed Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages and mildly increased activity in the lesser trochanter of left femur. Under the impression of squamous cell carcinoma of upper third of esophagus, cT3N1M0, stage IIIA, he had undergone neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy since 2023-09.
    • He visited our oncologist out-patient department for regular follow-ups. Due to completed neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy with tumor that decreased in size, he visited our chest surgery out-patient department for cancer restaging and evaluation of surgical treatment.
    • Physical examination showed clear breathing sound, regular heart beats, and soft abdomen with no tenderness. There was no palpable tumor over neck. Then he was admitted for cancer restaging under the impression of squamous cell carcinoma of upper third of esophagus, cT3N1M0, stage IIIA.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, for further cancer survey such as chest CT, brain MRI, and whole-body PET scan were done. Chest CT revealed L/3 esophageal cancer, significant in regression as compared with previous CT study. Brain MRI did not found metastatic lesion. Whole-body PET scan showed in comparison with the previous study on 2023/09/14, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus is much less evident. Besides, the previous glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left upper paratracheal lymph node disappeared. Whole body bone scan showed No strong evidence of bone metastasis. EUS showed esophageal cancer, at least cT1bN1. s/p magnification endoscopy and biopsy. Cardiac echogram showed 1.Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion, 2.Normal chamber size, 3.Mild MR. CPET showed low exercise capacity (VO2max 72%, WR 82%) (FVC 97%, FEV1 106%).
    • Under the impression of squamous cell carcinoma of lower third of esophagus, cT1bN1M0 stage I. Nutrision support with PPN and done colon prepare.
    • He was done video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction on 2023-12-11. He was transferred to SICU for post operation care.
    • At SICU, due to low grade fever and high CPR, we changed antibiotic to Brosym on 12/13 and collected culture, and also added Vancomycin on 12/14. Extubation was successful and smooth on 12/13. Feeding from jejunostomy with D5W 20ml/hr for 16 hours on 12/12, elemental diet 20ml/hr on 12/13 and general NG diet 40ml/hr on 12/14. The surgical wound were clear, neck penrose drain discharge was serous fluid, hence we removed penrose on 12/14. Right chest tube discharge color was also clean. Therefore, he was transferred to general ward for further care on 2023/12/14.
    • 0.298 KCL/ NS 2Bot IVD QD and Taita NO.5 500ml 2bot IVD stat on 2023/12/14 for hypokalemia. Follow up CXR stable lung condition then remove chest tube on 2023/12/18. Remove NG tube and try oral water on 2023/12/19 then on clear liquid diet on 2023/12/20. Remove of neck and abdominal suture on 2023/12/25. No chills or fever was noted. Wound care was educated. He was discharged under stable condition and OPD followed up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# TID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Sindine (povidone iodine aq soln) QD EXT
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# PRNHS
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
• 2023-10-05 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • O: Multidisciplinary Cancer Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2023-09-26
    • Diagnosis: Squamous cell carcinoma of the lower third of the esophagus, cT3N2M0, stage III
    • Treatment Plan: Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) followed by re-evaluation for surgery

[consultation]

• 2023-09-15 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q (same as the Q for Radiation Oncology)
  • A1
    • This 59-year-old man is a newly diagnosed SCC of L/3 Esophageal cancer, cT3N2 (at least, pending brain MRI). We are consulted for neoadjuvant CCRT.
    • We will discuss with the patient about CCRT with PF. Please check HBsAg, Anti HBc, Anti HBs, Anti HCV, and port A insertion before chemotherapy. Please arrange 24 urine CCR and an auditory examination. Thanks for your consultation.
  • A2 Additional reply 2023-09-18 15:30:13
    • We had see patient (he lives in ZhongLi and is a member of TzuChi). Paitent received port A insertion and jejunostomy today. We had well explaint to patient about neoajuvant CCRT. We may take over this case (Please book 11A or 10B) if you agree.
• 2023-09-15 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • A 59-year-old man denied any past systemic disease. His operation history was Pterygium OU post operation in 2019 at HuaLien TzuChi Hospital.
      
    • According to his statement, he started to felt difficult swallowing of solid food in mid-August, because the condition didn’t improve, he went to local clinic for examination. He under upper endoscopic examination on 2023/09/07 and found middle third esophageal tumor that highly suspicious of malignancy. Therefore he was transferred to this hospital for further studies. At ward, he was good ambuation, no nausea and vomitus, cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking were quit for at least 10 years. He used to drink hot soup years ago. Weight loss about 4kg in recent one month was told and he denied chest pain and burning. This times, under the impression of esophageal cancer he was admitted for cancer staging and treatment.
    • Lab exam
      • 9/12 CT: L/3 esophageal cancer T3N1 or N2Mx(E1)
      • 9/13 EUS: Esophageal cancer, at least cT3N1, 33cm below incisor, One circumferencial fungated lesion, panendoscopy wasn’t able to pass through the esophagus at 35 cm below incisors, post biopsy, the biopsy is pending
      • 9/14 PET A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower portion of the esophagus and left upper paratracheal lymph node
      • 9/15 bone scan: pending
      • 9/16 brain MRI: pending
    • Due to the lower third esophageal cancer cT3N2Mx
    • We need your expertise to arranged further treatment, neoadjuvant CCRT
    • Thank you very much
  • A
    • Neoadjuvant CCRT is indicated. He will have port-A and jejunostomy done on 9/18.
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 9/19. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the esophagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the L/3 esophageal tumor and upper mediastinal LAP to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
    • RT will start around 9/22. We will check the brain MRI result on 9/18. Thank you very much.
• 2023-09-12 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • A 59-year-old man present with middle thired esophageal tomor which found during a upper endoscopy examination on 2023-09-07 at a clinic in ZhongLi, the biopsy was pending.
    • He is dysphagia of solid food for about a month.
    • PH: denied past systemic disease
    • This times, he was admitted for esophageal cancer examination.
    • We have arranged several studies as below
      • 9/14 PET
      • 9/15 Bone scan
      • 9/16 MRI
    • We need you to help us to perfromed EUS with biopsy if possible on 9/13.
    • He wanted and agreeded to receive painless EUS
    • We need your expertise to arrange EUS and abdominal sonography for cancer studies on 9/13.
    • Thank you very much
  • A
    • We are consulted for EUS with biopsy on 9/13.
    • Patient was not at bedside.
    • Lab
      • 2023-09-12 HGB 15.4 g/dL
        
      • 2023-09-12 PLT 324 *10^3/uL
        
      • 2023-09-12 APTT 28.8 sec
        
      • 2023-09-12 PT 10.9 sec
        
      • 2023-09-12 INR 1.06
        
    • CT revealed suspect cancer at lower third of thoracic segment.
    • A: middle thired esophageal tomor
    • P:
      • EUS for esophageal SCC staging is indicated.
      • Already arrange EUS on 9/12 PM on call.
      • Please prescribe J CROWS Lugols solution (self-paid TWD 1500) and bring it to the exam room.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-12-11 - Op Method:
  • 3D VATS esophagectomy + gastric tube reconstruction.
  • Finding:
    • Esophageal cancer, L/3, s/p CCRT. Fibrotic mucosa over L/3 of esophagus.
    • One 10 mm Penrose drain was inserted over the anastomosis site of esophagogastrostomy.
    • One 24 Fr. straigth chest tube was inserted via right 9th ICS.

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-09-12 ~ 2023-11-02 - completed RT to the esohpagus and adjacent lymphatic drainage area: 45 Gy/ 25 fx. the L/3 esophageal tumor and upper mediastinal LAP to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-29 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL D1-4 (PF4)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-26 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL D1-4 (PF4)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-03-26 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL D1-4 (PF4)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-30 - cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 30min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL D1-4 (PF Q4W CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-25 - cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr (Y-sited 5-FU) D1 + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 30min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL D1-4 (PF Q4W CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

==========

2024-05-30

[potential causes of macrocytic anemia]

Mild macrocytic anemia was observed. Since there is no evidence of increased reticulocytes, further investigation for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency might be warranted.

• 2024-05-29 HGB 10.5 g/dL
• 2024-05-29 MCV 100.7 fL

2024-04-29

[reconciliation]

A chest CT conducted on 2024-03-26 showed that the esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction are in good condition with no evidence of locoregional recurrence. Lab results from 2024-04-26 were grossly within normal limits, and no discrepancies in medication were identified.2024-04-26 were unremarkable. No medication discrepancy found.

2024-03-26

[labs & vitals clear - PF4 chemo likely suitable]

The review of lab results from 2024-03-25 revealed grossly normal values. Additionally, vital signs have remained stable throughout the patient’s hospital stay. Based on this information, there appears to be no contraindication to proceeding with the planned adjuvant chemotherapy regimen PF4.

2023-10-31

A potassium supplement was prescribed due to hypokalemia (K level of 3.3 mmol/L on 2023-10-30). Currently, no medication discrepancies have been identified.

2023-10-30

[tube feeding]

All oral medications on the active drug list can be tube-fed.

[trend towards anemia]

The lab data indicates a trend towards anemia. HGB levels during CCRT have been consistently decreasing. Please continue to monitor the levels and determine if a blood transfusion is necessary.

• 2023-10-30 HGB 11.9 g/dL
• 2023-10-18 HGB 13.2 g/dL
• 2023-10-05 HGB 14.3 g/dL
• 2023-09-12 HGB 15.4 g/dL

2023-09-25

All of the oral medications on the list of active medications can be administered by tube feeding.

2023-09-20 Anti-HBc Reactive indicates tenofovir or entecavir as preventive therapy for potential hepatitis B virus reactivation prior to planned CCRT.

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[lab data]

2023-12-26 BCR/abl qualitative Undetectable
2023-12-21 FLT3-D835 (BM) Undetectable
2023-12-21 FLT3/ITD (BM) Undetectable
2023-12-20 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-12-20 HBsAg Value 0.43 S/CO
2023-12-20 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-12-20 Anti-HBc Value 7.15 S/CO
2023-12-20 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-12-20 Anti-HCV Value 0.16 S/CO
2023-12-20 NPM1 qualitative (BM) Undetectable

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-29 SONO - chest
  • Symptom: dyspnea
  • Indication: r/o pleural effusion
  • Clinical diagnosis
    • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
    • Left breast cancer, cT3N1M1 (lung), stage IV
    • congestive heart failure
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Consolidation, RLL
• 2024-05-28 ECG
  • Atrial flutter with variable A-V block with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
• 2024-05-27 KUB
  • Degeneration of T-L spine.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
• 2024-05-27 CXR
  • A consolidation or mass lesion in right lower lung zone
  • Right pleural effusion
  • Enlargement of cardiac sihoutte
• 2024-05-22 ECG
  • Atrial flutter with variable A-V block with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-05-07 CXR erect
  • ill-defined large consolidation in lateral aspect of RLL
  • moderate enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated cardiac chambers (LAD,RAD) and prominent pericardial fat /prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad
  • Tortousity of thoracic aorta and calcified atherosclerotic change at aortic arch and D-aorta
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies due to spondylosis.
• 2024-05-07 CXR
  • focal consolidation in laterobasal region of Rt lower lobe
• 2024-03-29 CXR erect
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • Faint aveolar opacity over right lower lobe is found.
  • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
• 2024-03-29 ECG
  • Atrial flutter with variable A-V block with premature ventricular or aberrantly conducted complexes
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-03-11 CXR AP
  • appropriately positioned gastric tube
  • Rt pleural effusion
  • increased opacity and volume reduce over Rt lower lung
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated left atrium/prominent cardiophrenic angle fat pad /supine position
• 2024-03-11 SONO - chest
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Right thorax: small amount pleural effusion; thoracocentesis was not performed due to high risk of complications. Lung collapse was noted.
    • Left thorax: no pleural effusion.
• 2024-03-04 CTA - chest
  • CTA of chest revealed:
    • Bil. pleural effusions with adjacent lung collapse. GGO of bil. lungs. Some LNs at mediastinum and bil. axillary region. A nodule (1.9cm) at left breast.
    • Retroversion of uterus with calcifications.
    • Liver cysts (up to 1.3cm).
• 2024-02-07 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • Prolonged distal latencies and decreased amplitudesin bilateral medial CMAPs. Slowed NCVs in bilateral ulnar CMAPs above elbow.
    • Slowed NCVs in bilateral medial and ulnar SNAPs.
    • Normal F-wave latencies followed bilateral medial and ulnar nerve stimulations.
  • Conclusion
    • This abnormla NCV study suggested distal neuropathy in bilateral medial and ulnar nerves and bilateralulnar neuropathy acrossed elbow.
• 2024-01-26 Bronchodilator Test
  • r/o severe restrictive ventilatory defect
  • negative BDT
• 2023-12-15 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, biopsy — B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder
  • The specimen submitted consists of two pieces of gray-brown and hard bony tissue, measuring 1.5 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm. All for section after decalcification.
  • The sections show normocellular marrow (25%). The M/E ratio about 3:1. The megakaryocytes are slightly increased in number with occasional small megakaryocytes. Small aggregates and scattered small to medium-sized immature lymphoid cells, account 40% of marrow cells are present.
  • IHC, the immature lymphoid cells show: CD79a(+), CD3(-), CD20(-), CD34(-), CD117(-), TdT(-), and MPO(-). B-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma should be considered in differential diagnosis. Suggest bone marrow smear evaluation, cytogenetic study, and clinic correlation.
• 2023-12-14 CT - chest
  • Indication: Left breast cancer
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Soft tissue mass at left breast with size reduction as compared with previous CT on 2023-06-12. Regional lymphadenopathy is also found at left axillary and bilateral paratracheal region.
    • Consolidation of right upper lobe and right lower lobe is found. Right pleural effusion is also found. Lung meta with superimposed pneumonia is considered.
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Imp:
    • Left breast cancer with axillary and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. In regression but pneumonic patch with pleural effusion at right hemithorax
• 2023-12-14 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (126 - 42.8) / 126 = 66.03%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 66
  • Conclusion:
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Moderate MR, mild TR and PR , trivial AR
    • Possibly mild to moderate pulmonary HTN
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities
• 2023-10-31 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, high body, GC, biopsy— fundic gland polyp. No H.pylori present
• 2023-10-30 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A-
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric polyps, body, s/p biopsy
• 2023-08-07 CT - brain
  • Mild cortical brain atrophy. Chronic mastoiditis.
• 2023-07-11 Tc-99m MDP bone scan with SPECT
  • Increased activity in the lower C- and lower T-spines and L3-5 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, knees and feet, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2023-06-27 Her-2/neu DISH
  • RESULT OF HER2 IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION:
    • HER-2 (by in situ hybridization) — Negative (NOT amplified)
  • METHOD AND DETAILS:
    • Number of observers: 1
    • Number of invasive tumor cells counted: 20
    • Average number of HER2 signals per cell: 3.55
    • Average number of CEP17 signals per cell: 2.25
    • HER2/CEP17 ratio: 1.58
    • Heterogeneous signals: Absent
    • Origin slide and block number: S2023-12716
    • Specimen: Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
    • Adequacy of sample for evaluation: Yes
    • Method of in situ hybridization: CISH (Ventana INFORM HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail Assay, Roche company)
  • APPENDIX:
    • ASCO/CAP scoring criteria (2018):
      • Group 1 = HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0; >=4.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 2 = HER2/CEP17 ratio >=2.0; <4.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 3 = HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0; >=6.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 4 = HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0; >=4.0 and <6.0 HER2 signals/cell
      • Group 5 = HER2/CEP17 ratio <2.0; <4.0 HER2 signals/cell
    • Negative:
      • Group 5
      • Group 2 and concurrent IHC 0-1+ or 2+
      • Group 3 and concurrent IHC 0-1+
      • Group 4 and concurrent IHC 0-1+ or 2+
    • Positive:
      • Group 2 and concurrent IHC 3+
      • Group 3 and concurrent IHC 2+ or 3+
      • Group 4 and concurrent IHC 3+
      • Group 1
• 2023-06-27 Patho - breast biopsy (no margin)
  • DIAGNOSIS: Breast, left, core needle biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
    
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION: The specimen submitted consisted of 5 strips of tan irregular tissue measuring up to 1.5 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION: Section shows cores of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic glands infiltration and focal tumor necrosis. The immunohistochemical stain of CK5/6 is negative.
  • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
    • ER (Ab): Positive (> 95%, strong)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (30%, moderate)
    • Her-2/neu (Ab): Equivocal (2+)
    • Ki-67: 15%
• 2023-06-13 Mammography
  • Impression: Dense breast. Left breast malignancy with bilateral axillary lymph nodes, r/o malignancy with lymph nodes metastasis.
  • BI-RADS: Category 5: highly suggestive of malignancy-appropriate action should be taken.
• 2023-06-12 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: a spiculated tumor with pleural tails at RLL (35mm in longest dimension), an ill-defined part solid nodule (25mm) at posterior RUL, tethering on the major fissure.
      • multiple small nodules and centrilobular nodular opacities at Rt lung, a 16mm ground glass nodule at RUL, and mild centrilobular nodular opacities at LUL too.
    • chest wall: a large soft-tissue mass in Lt breast (polylobular borders at least 60mm in longest dimension) involving overlying skin.
      • extensive lymphadenopathy at both axillary regions.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Vessels: mild calcified plaques of the LAD, and LCX, and right coronary arteries.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: dilated LA.
    • Pleura: reace Rt-sided effusion
    • Visible abdominal contents: normal appearance of gall bladder
      • several hepatic cysts measuring up to 12mm.
      • unremarkable of the spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys. no enlarged lymph node. no ascites.
      • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • Visualized bones: marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis. no destructive lytic or blastic lesion.
  • Impression:
    • Lt breast cancer with bilateral axillary LNs metastasis. RUL and RLL synchronous cancer with ipsilateral lung metastasis? or r/o breast ca with lung metastasis and inflammatory bronchiolitis and Rt lung and LUL.
• 2023-06-12 SONO - breast
  • Findings
    • Parenchymal pattem: Homogeneously sonodense
    • Focal sonographic lesion: Yes
  • Diagnosis
    • Highly suspicious of malignancy, with sonographic positive axillary LAP
  • Treatment
    • Sono-guided biopsy,Core-needle biopsy,Open biopsy
  • Suggestion
    • Arrange mammography, Arrange breast MRI, Arrange excisional biopsy, Admission for surgical intervention
  • BI-RADS:
    • 5-Highly Suggestive of Malignancy (>95% malignant) Appropriate Action Should Be Taken

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-05, -01-08 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • Prescription
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QD 21D
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# TID 28D
• 2023-12-06 ~ 2023-12-21 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Pneumonia over right lung
    • Left breast cancer, of left breast, stage unknow
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
    • Leukocytosis and blast
    • Anemia
    • mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension
  • CC
    • Fever off and on, general malaise and SOB in recently 3days
  • Present illness
    • This 83 years old female has history of
      • Lt breast cancer on hormone therapy & Palbociclib, RUL and RLL synchronous cancer with ipsilateral lung metastasis? or r/o breast ca with lung metastasis and inflammatory bronchiolitis and Rt lung and LUL
      • GERD
      • Leukocytosis and Anemia cause ?
    • She regullar followed up in our GS OPD
    • Three days prior to this admission, fever off and on, SOB with chest tightness and general malaise was noted, she was went to our ER for aid. The TOCC with COVID-19 (son).
    • At MER, the vital sign : BP:116/56; HR:73; BT:36.6’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6.
    • The laboratory studies disclosed WBC 20800 , N.seg/Lym 16/69 %, HB 6.3 g/dL, Na/K 127/3.5 mmol/L, Glucose 129 mg/dL, BUN/ Cre 26/1.32 mg/dL, Alt 19 mg/dL, and CRP 15.3 mg/dL.
    • The influenza and COVID-19 survey yield negative.
    • The CXR showed consolidations in right lung.
    • Under the impression of Pneumonia and r/o asthma AE, she was admitted to CM ward for management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, empiric antibiotic with Cravit IV and Colimycin inhalation were used for pneumonia control.
    • Antitussive, mucolytic agents and other palliative treatment were given for symptomatic relief.
    • Bronchodilator with Atrovent plus with Butanyl inhalation was also prescribed for dyspnea with wheezing.
    • Do sputum culture, urine culture and blood culture evalution to identify pathogen.
    • Atypical infection profile (Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Legionella pneumophila urine antigen test, M.Pneu. Ab ) were checked and all revealed negative findings.
    • VS explaint condition for her son and she received bone marrow was done, pending report.
    • Follow up CXR, her pneumonia condition got significant regression.
    • Sudden onset, fever without chills was noted, negtive of PCT and fever subside later.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged on 2023/12/21. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Prescription
    • Morcasin (sulfamethoxazole 400mg, trimethoprim 80mg) 1# Q12H 6D
    • Mecater (procaterol 25ug) 1# BID 6D
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# HS 6D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 6D
    • Trand (traxenamic acid 250mg) 1# BID 6D
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID 6D
• 2023-11-15 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S: poor appetite
  • Prescription
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QD 21D
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# TID 28D
    • Biofermin-R (antibiotics-resistant lactic acid bacteriae 1g) 1# TID 7D
• 2023-10-18 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S: no adverse effect
  • Prescription
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QD 21D
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# 28D
• 2023-09-20 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • O
    • sensory neuropathy grade 1
    • hand-foot syndrome grade 1
  • Prescription
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QD 21D
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# 28D
    • Parmason Gargle Soln (chlorhexidine) BID GAR 7D
• 2023-08-30 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S/O:
    • Hormone therapy: Femera
    • CDK 4/6 inhibitor: Ibrance
    • Mild dizziness, no significant brain metastasis: diphenidol
  • A: Luminla B:
    • ER (Ab): Positive (> 95%, strong)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (30%, moderate)
    • Her-2/neu (Ab): Equivocal (2+)
    • Ki-67: 15%
  • P:
    • Oral hormone therapy: Femera
    • Oral CDK 4/6 inhibitor: Ibrance
    • regular OPD follow up
  • Prescription
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QD 21D
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# TID
• 2023-08-23 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S/O:
    • Mild dizziness: no significant brain metastasis => add diphenidol
    • Brain CT: Mild cortical brain atrophy. Chronic mastoiditis.
  • A/P:
    • Oral hormone chemotherapy
    • Oral CDK 4/6 inhibitor
    • regular OPD follow up
  • Prescription
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • diphenidol 25mg 1# TID 7D
• 2023-07-24 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S:
    • Abdominal distension improved
    • no significant side effects
  • A: Luminla B:
    • ER (Ab): Positive (> 95%, strong)
    • PR (Ab): Positive (30%, moderate)
    • Her-2/neu (Ab): Equivocal (2+)
    • Ki-67: 15%
  • P:
    • Oral hormone chemotherapy
  • Prescription
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2023-07-10 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S: Abdominal distension with constipation
  • O: Pathology
    • Breast, left, core needle biopsy — Invasive carcinoma of no special type
      
    • IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
      • ER (Ab): Positive (> 95%, strong)
      • PR (Ab): Positive (30%, moderate)
      • Her-2/neu (Ab): Equivocal (2+)
      • Ki-67: 15%
  • Prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 14D
    • Femara (letrozole 2.5mg) 1# QD 14D
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC 14D
    • Gaslan (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 14D
• 2023-06-27 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S/O: irregular tumor, 6.7cm in UOQ of left breast
  • A/P: arrange left breast core needle biopsy
  • Prescription
    • fusidic acid 20mg/gm BID EXT 3D
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 3D
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# Q6H 3D
• 2023-06-12 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Wang ShengLin
  • S/O: Left breast palpable tumor noted for several days
  • A/P:
    • Breast echo
    • Chest X-ray
    • Chest CT
    • Mammography

[consultation]

• 2023-12-28 Chest Medicine
• 2023-12-25 Family Medicine
• 2023-12-25 Dermatology
• 2023-12-20 Infectious Disease
• 2023-12-11 Hemato-Oncology
• 2023-12-08 Psychosomatic Medicine

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2024-05-29

[ALT elevation and Ibrance management]

ALT is rising. Please note that Ibrance (palbociclib) is associated with hepatic incidences, including increased serum alanine aminotransferase (6% to 43%) and increased serum aspartate aminotransferase (8% to 52%). Addition of BaoGan (silymarin) might be considered. And if more severe liver symptoms develop, consider reducing the dose or discontinuing the medication.

• 2024-05-29 ALT 105 U/L
• 2024-05-27 ALT 73 U/L
• 2024-05-22 ALT 56 U/L
• 2024-05-07 ALT 16 U/L

2024-03-13

[monitoring for ILD and pneumonitis before considering resumption of Ibrance]

Ibrance (palbociclib 100mg), administered once daily for 21 days in a 28-day cycle, might be resumed if there has been no induction of ILD and/or pneumonitis. The patient last received this medication on 2024-02-05, and more than a month has passed since then, leading to a delay in the current treatment cycle.

[temporarily purchase Blincyto or Besponsa if needed]

If Ph- B-ALL is confirmed, Blincyto (blinatumomab) and Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) were temporarily purchased and listed in the database but are currently out of stock at this hospital (file closed). Given this patient’s condition, it may not be possible to secure NHI coverage for these medications. Should there be a need, a request for temporary procurement can be made. (Ref: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/all_blocks.pdf)

2023-12-25

[tube feeding]

Concor 5mg administration via Simple Suspension Method (SSM):

For patients requiring enteral nutrition, dissolve the Concor 5mg tablet using the SSM. This efficient method involves:

• Dissolving: Crush the tablet and add it to a container of warm drinking water.
• Soaking: Allow the mixture to stand for 5-10 minutes, allowing the tablet to fully dissolve.
• Stirring/Shaking (optional): Gently stir or shake the container at intervals to facilitate dissolving.
• Administration: Once completely dissolved, administer the suspension directly through a feeding tube.

Benefits of SSM:

• Dissolution in warm water: SSM effectively dissolves tablets and capsules even in lukewarm water, suitable for both suspension and feeding tube administration.
• Improved compliance: This method simplifies medication administration for patients with swallowing difficulties, potentially enhancing adherence to treatment.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-27 CXR
  • Cardiomegaly is noted.
  • Tortous aorta with calcification is noted.
  • S/p port-A placement with its tip at right atrium is found.
  • Nodular lesions are found at both lungs is found.
  • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.

[MedRec]

• 2024-05-29 MultiTeam Palliative Care
  • Multidisciplinary Recommendations - Palliative Care
    • Consultation Date: 2024-05-28
    • Response:
      • The patient’s National Health Insurance card indicates a pre-determined wish for palliative care. Diagnosed with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in June 2022, treatment has been ongoing at National Taiwan University Hospital. The patient, feeling weak and debilitated, came to our hospital seeking palliative care. During the co-care nurse visit, the patient was using N/C and complained of pain in the left thigh, immobility, and numbness in both hands. The patient expressed a desire for palliative care after being informed by NTU doctors of brain metastases, leading to a decision to cease further treatment.
      • Living alone without caregivers, the patient wishes to stay in our palliative ward. The co-care nurse explained the concept of palliative care and the differences between the palliative ward and general wards, emphasizing that symptom control is the primary focus, and discharge is still possible if conditions stabilize. The patient’s weak family support system and financial difficulties were noted, and the social worker has been informed for assistance.
    • Conclusion and Recommendations:
      • Palliative co-care recommended
      • Suggest consultation with social worker and discharge planning nurse
  • Responder: Chen Hui
  • Response Date: 2024-05-28 17:02
  • Physician’s Reply: 05/29 08:59 Xia HeXiong: Proceed as suggested. Understood.
• 2024-05-27 SOAP Medical Emergency Lin BoZhen
  • S
    • Triage: 3 Limb weakness > Symptom onset time more than 4.5 hours or relieved. The patient’s friend complained that the patient started to feel weak in both lower limbs two days ago. He could still walk with a walker before.
    • F/S:107
    • PH: Lt neck squamous cell ca? under C/T, diffuse spine metastatis(+), Lt clavicular Fr and Rt humerus Fr S/P ORIF NKDA
    • 2024/04/12 Discharge from NTUH:
      • Unknown primary cancer, left neck mass, poorly differentiated carcinoma, p16(+), p40 (focal +) with the parotid, mediastinum, para-caval and para-aortic and abdominal involved
      • PD-L1 (Dako22C3), TPS: 10%; CPS: 15, TC 5~10%
    • status post Cisplatin/HDFL (C1D1 on 2022/08/03- C5D8 on 2022/11/17), with partial response;
    • status post Erbitux based radiotherapy (50cGy/20 fractions, 2022/12/1-2023/01/06);
    • status post maintenance Erbitux (-2023/04/27), with progressive disease
    • status post Erbitux + MTX (C22, 2023/05/04-2023/07/06)
    • status post weekly MTX (C1D1-C10D8 = 2023/07/13-2024/01/26), left neck multiple lymphadenopathies and progression fungating wound in 2023/11
    • status post Endoxan (2023/11/16-2024/02/07)
    • status post palliative radiotherapy to left neck tumor (12Gy/20 fractions, 2023/12/13-2024/01/10), with disease progression
    • status post Carboplatin/ 5-FU (C3, 2024/02/15-2024/04/08), oral UFUR (2024/02/22-2024/02/29)
    • Cancer cachexia.
  • O
    • Vital signs: BP 151/79; HR 120; BT 37.3’C; RR 18;
    • Con’s E4V5M6
    • SpO2 94%
    • chronic ill
    • anicteric, mild anemic
    • Lt neck skin ca. with eschar
    • clear BS, Rt subclavian port A (+)
    • ABD soft and flat, nontender
    • EXT symmetric weakness, edema (+)
  • Plan
    • Preliminary impression C44.92 Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
    • Lethargy, WBC 11K, Hb 9.4, Na 130, AST/ALT 198/22, hsT 34.5 > 36.4, Unknown primary cancer, left neck mass, poorly differentiated carcinoma, hospice no bed, OA ONC

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2024-05-29

[consider BaoGan for elevated AST after non-liver causes have been ruled out]

Lab results on 2024-05-27 showed elevated AST (198 U/L) and normal ALT (22 U/L). Some of the possible causes could be investigated further:

• Muscle Injury or Disease: AST is present in several tissues, including liver, heart, muscle, and kidneys. An elevated AST with normal ALT might suggest muscle damage rather than liver damage. Conditions such as myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, or after intense exercise can elevate AST levels.
• Cardiac Conditions: AST can also be elevated in the context of a heart attack or other heart damage. If a patient has had recent cardiac trauma or a myocardial infarction, this could cause elevated AST levels (hs-Troponin I 36.4 pg/mL).
• Hemolysis: Hemolysis, or the breakdown of red blood cells, can cause an apparent elevation in AST due to the release from red blood cells.
• Acute Pancreatitis: Although more typically associated with changes in amylase and lipase, acute pancreatitis can sometimes elevate AST levels without affecting ALT significantly.
• Liver Conditions with Preferential AST Elevation: Certain liver conditions might preferentially elevate AST over ALT. Chronic alcohol use, for example.

If liver condition is suspected, the addition of BaoGan (silymarin) may be considered.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-02 L-spine flex & ext (including sacrum)
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
• 2024-04-02 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of C-spine.
• 2024-03-21 CXR erect
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Spondylosis of the T-spine
• 2024-01-21 KUB
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
  • Degeneration and spondylosis of L-S spine.
  • Stool retention in the bowel.
• 2024-01-10 CT - chest
  • Comparison: prior CT dated on 2023/07/13
    • Lungs:
      • plate atelectasis at inferior lingular segment.
      • minimal fibrosis in inferior paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
      • subtle mosaic attenuation at LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila:
      • extensive lymph nodes enlargement at left anterior prevascular space and visceral (middle compartment) space and left hilum, a central low density at Rt pretracheal node.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no effusion or nodule
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: extensive lymph nodes enlargement at the supracular fossae.
  • Impression:
    • extensive supraclavular-mediastinal-hilar lymphadenopathy
    • in progression compared with CT on 2023/07/13
• 2023-09-23 MRI - L-spine
  • Indication: progressive for distal limbs numbness with pain, more on right foot with left finger
  • Without-contrast MRI of lumbar spine reveals:
    • General bulging disc, hypertrophic yellow ligaments and enlarged facets causing mild spinal canal stenosis and effacement of bilateral lateral recesses at L4-5.
    • General bulging disc with central focal protrusion and annular tear, and enlarged facets causing mild spinal canal stenosis at L5-S1.
    • No intramedullary lesion.
    • Two oval-shaped nodular lesions, about 15 mm at long axis, at right para-aortic region of L2 level. R/O lymphadenopathy.
  • IMP:
    • Mild lumbar spondylosis, esp L5-S1 (with central HIVD). Para-aortic lymph nodes at L2 level. Suggest further evaluation.
• 2023-09-15 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • The NCV study showed (1) Prolonged distal motor latency in right median and right peroneal nerves. (2) Decreased SAP amplitude in all sampled nerves. (3) Slowing sensory conduction velocity in most sampled nerves.
    • The F wave study showed prolonged latency in right peroneal nerve.
    • The H reflex study showed prolonged both sides.
    • The QST study showed abnormal warm sensation in upper limb and abnormal warm and cold sensation in lower limb.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest sensory predominant polyneuropathy and bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy. Compare with the previous study on 2022/8/8. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2023-07-13 CT - chest
  • Indication: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified; Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Lymphadenopathy at AP window of the mediastinum is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-03-11, the lesion is stationary.
  • Imp:
    • Mediastinal lymphadenopathy, stationary.
• 2023-03-11 CT - chest
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Lymphadenopathy at mediastinum is found including AP window and superior medistinum. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-10-26, the lesions enlarged.
    • Marked fatty liver is found.
  • Imp:
    • Mediastinal lymphadenopathy, in enlargement.
• 2022-10-26 CT - chest
  • Indication: Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, unknown primary with neck and mediastinal LN metastases CCRT (20211022) ended (20211112)
  • Comparison was made with previous CT dated on 2022/06/30
    • Lungs:
      • plate atelectasis at inferior lingular segment.
      • mild ground-glass opacity at paraspinal region of RLL.
      • minimal fibrosis in inferior paravertebral region of RLL, related to osteophytes of spine.
      • subtle mosaic attenuation at LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged LNs at left anterior prevascular space.
      • the trachea and main bronchi are normallly identified without endobronchial lesion.
    • Vessels:
      • the great vessels in the hila and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal in size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: no enlarged LN or soft-tissue nodule.
  • Impression:
    • mediastinal lymphadenopathy at left anterior prevascular space,
    • in progression compared with CT on 2022/06/30.
    • newly developed mild ground-glass opacity in paraspinal region of RLL, nature to be determined, suggest follow up.
• 2022-08-08 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • The NCV study showed (1) Prolonged distal motor latency in right median nerve. (2) Decreased SAP amplitude in all sampled nerves. (3) Slowing sensory conduction velocity in right median and right ulnar nerves.
    • The F wave was normal.
    • The H reflex showed prolonged latency in both sides.
    • The QST study showed abnormal warm sensation in upper and lower limbs.
    • There were abnormal cold sensation in lower limb.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest sensory predominant polyneuropathy and small fiber disease. Compared with previous study on 2021/11/08, there were similar condition.
• 2022-06-30 CT - chest
  • Indication: metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma with paraneoplastic syndrome with polyneuropathyover neck LN and mediastinal LN metastases
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Small lymph nodes are found at AP window and paratracheal region. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-03-04, these lymph nodes enlarged slightly.
    • Llinear atelectatic change at left lingula lobe is found.
    • Severe fatty liver is found.
  • Imp:
    • Non-specific lymph nodes in the mediastinum with mild enlargement. Suggest follow up.
    • Fatty liver, severe.
• 2022-04-11 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in bilateral rib cages, maxilla, mandible, middle and lower T-spine, lower L-spine, sacrum, right sternoclavicular junction, both shoulders, S-I joints, knees, and feet.
• 2022-03-04 CT - neck
  • Without contrast Neck CT showed
    • small lymph nodes in the bilateral neck, esp. left supraclavicular fossa. As compared with previous study on 20211203, the sizes were decreased.
  • IMP:
    • small bilateral neck lymph nodes
• 2021-12-03 CT - neck
  • Indication: Neck metastases with unknown primary. follow up tumor status.
  • Comparison: Neck CT done on 20210820 - Neck and chest CT without/with contrast enhancement shows:
    • grossly symmetric bilateral pharyngeal mucosa.
    • multiple enlarged lymph nodes at left supraclavicular region and lower neck (level IV, Vb), with increased adjacent fat stranding. Those lymph nodes has been stationary in size, with the largest one about 1.3cm in level IV.
    • decreased size of bilateral level Ib lymph nodes (about 0.8cm in size).
    • subsegmental atelectasis at lingular segment of LUL; no evidence of pulmonary nodules.
  • Impression:
    • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes at left level IV, Vbm size stationary.
• 2021-11-08 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings:
    • The NCV study showed (1) Prolonged distal motor latency in right meidan and right peroneal nerves. (2) Decreased CMAP amplitude in rihgt median, and right peroneal nerves. (3) Decreased SAP amplitude in all sampled nerves. (4) Slowing sensory conduction velocity in right median and right ulnar nerves.
    • The F wave study was within normal limit.
    • The H reflex study showed right side absent.
    • The QST study showed abnormal warm sensation in upper and lower limbs.
  • Conclusion
    • The above finding suggest sensory predominant polynueropathy and small fiber disease.
    • Improve than previous study. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2021-05-20 CT - neck
  • Indication: neck metastases with unknown primaryfollow up tumor status
  • With and Without contrast Neck CT showed
    • multiple enlarged lymph nodes at the left supraclavicular fossa and left lower neck;
    • multiple small lymph nodes in the bilateral neck space.
  • IMP:
    • enlarged lymph nodes at the left supraclavicular fossa and left lower neck.
• 2021-05-26 PET scan
  • Glucose-hypermetabolism in the left lower lung, a primary (priority) or secondary lung cancer should be considered, suggesting biopsy for further investigation.
    
  • Glucose-hypermetabolism in the left pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, bilateral mediastinal lymph nodes, and left supraclavicular fossa lymph nodes, probably lung cancer with regional lymph nodes involvement.
    
  • Glucose-hypermetabolism in the left level V cervical lymph nodes, compatible with cancer with distant metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake at bilateral shoulders and colon, probably benign in nature.
  • Left lower lung cancer (if proved), cTxN3M1c, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2021-05-25 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, cardia, biopsy — Helicobacter-associated non-atrophic chronic gastritis
• 2021-05-25 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Atrophic gastritis, antrum, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric polyp, cardia, s/p biopsy
    • R/o gastric xanthoma, antrum, PW
  • CLO test: Positive
• 2021-05-20 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines and lower L-spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. However, please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla and mandible. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2021-05-19 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: matestasis primay unknown, suspect NPC cancer
  • Pre- and post-contrast multiplanar MRI studies of the head and neck region from skull base to lower neck and showed:
    • multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the left supraclavicular fossa
    • unremarkable change in the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx.
    • metallic artifacts in the oral cavity
    • unremarkable change at the skull base
  • IMP:
    • no image evidence of NPC tumor; enlarged lymph nodes in the left supraclavicular fossa.
• 2021-04-22 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, level V, neck, excisional biopsy — Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, suggest check NP
    
  • The specimen submitted consists of a piece of gray-tan nodularmass, labeled neck level V lymph node, measuring 1.8 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm. All for section.
    
  • The sections show a picture of metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue. Necrotizing granuloma is found also. Suggest check nasopharyngeal condition.
  • IHC: CK7(-), CK20(-), p40(+), TTF1(-), and EBV(-)
    
  • Comment: The IHC finding is consistent with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, non-keratinizing
• 2021-04-19 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings:
    • The NCV study showed (1) Prolonged distal motor latency in right median nerve. (2) Decreased SAP amplitude and slowing sensory conduction velocity in most sampled nerves.
    • The F wave study showed prolonged latency in right peroneal nerve.
    • The H reflex showed absent right side response.
      
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest probable sensorimotor polyneuropathy. As compare with previous study on 2021/03/26, it was stationary. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2021-04-19 Motor-Evoked Potentials, MEP
  • Findings: Normal waveforms, amplitudes, peak latencies, interpeak intervals following each stimulation.
  • Conclusion: This is a normal MEP study.
• 2021-04-19 SomatoSensory-Evoked Potentials, SSEP
  • Findings: The SSEP study showed absent or prolonged latency in most sampled nerves.
  • Conclusion: The above findings suggest severe sensory system disease. Advise clinical correlation.
• 2021-04-15 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: elevated CA15-3 with polyneuropathy, need to rule out malignancy
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Enlarged LNs at mediastinum.
    • Some tiny nodules in peritoneal cavity. Colonic diverticula.
    • Small gallbladder stones (3-4mm).
  • IMP:
    • Enlarged LNs at mediastinum.
    • Some tiny nodules in peritoneal cavity.
• 2021-03-26 Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV
  • Findings
    • The NCV study showed
      • Prolonged distal motor latency in right median nerve.
      • Decreased SAP amplitude and slowing sensory conduction velocity in most sampled nerves.
      • Slowing motor conduction velocity in right median and right peroneal nerve.
    • The F wave study showed prolonged latency in right median nerve.
    • The H reflex was normal.
    • The QST study showed abnormal warm sensation in upper limb.
  • Conclusion
    • The above findings suggest probable sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Advise clinical correlation.

[MedRec]

• 2024-02-15 ~ 2024-02-17 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
    • Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue, stage IV. Extensive supraclavular-mediastinal-hilar lymphadenopathy in progression.  
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, anti-Hbc: positive
    • Hyperuricemia
    • Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
  • CC
    • for regular chemotherapy
  • Present illness
    • This 57 years old, a patient of metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue, stage IV S/P CCRT and chemotherapy with PF, she developed had bilateral leg numbness (the sensation of ants crawling on the outer side of the right calf and both soles for 4 months ago), but 1 months ago left distal thumb with index finger numbness occured and worsed symptom with pain complainted after regular follow up at Cardinal Tien Hospital, she became unable to walking and bilateral foot pain with leg numbness, she came to our hospital for help on 2021/03/20.
    • Arranged NCV study and the above findings suggest probable sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Nephrologist was consulted for plasma exchange on 2021/04/02, 04/05 and 04/07.
    • She received plasma change for 5 times (until 2021/04/12).
    • Chest to abdominal CT was arranged to rule out malignancy and revealed some tiny nodules in peritoneal cavity, enlarged LNs at mediastinum and left lower neck. Lymph node excision biopsy was done on 2021/04/22.
    • Pathology report revealed metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, suggest check NP (The sections show a picture of metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue. Necrotizing granuloma is found also. Suggest check nasopharyngeal condition.)
    • The skull to chest MRI showed no image evidence of NPC tumor, enlarged lymph nodes in the left supraclavicular fossa.
    • Bone scan showed no evidence of bony mets and EBV DNA showed negtive.
    • Check CK and TTF-1, but he told us her CK 7and CK 20 showed negtive.
    • PET by selfpay, report showed Left lower lung cancer (if proved), cTxN3M1c, stage IVB (AJCC 8th ed.).
    • Under the diagnosis of Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue. unknown primary, stage IV s/p chemotherapy with PF4 on 2021/05-2021/09, and CCRT since 2021/10/01-2021/11/12 (Treatment target and volume: involved nodal lesions including left low neck, SCF, probably to upper mediastinum area. 6000cGy/30 fractions).
    • Follow up neck CT on 2021/12/03, report showed 1. Multiple enlarged lymph nodes at left level IV, Vbm size stationary and 2. Decreased size of bilateral level Ib lymph nodes.
    • She received C5-C8 PF on 2021/12/13-2022/04/05.
      • Chest CT (2022/06/30) showed non-specific lymph nodes in the mediastinum with mild enlargement.
      • Chest CT (2022/10/26) revealed mediastinal lymphadenopathy at left anterior prevascular space,　in progression compared with CT on 6/30. newly developed mild ground-glass opacity in paraspinal region of RLL
      • Chest CT (2023/03/11) revealed Mediastinal lymphadenopathy, in enlargement.
      • Chest CT (2023/07/11) showed Mediastinal lymphadenopathy, stationary.
      • Chest CT (2024/01/10) showed proved extensive supraclavular-mediastinal-hilar lymphadenopathy in progression compared with CT on 2023/7/13.
    • Last time, she presented to the ER with left chest wall pain noted for 3 days accompanied with extremities numbness, pain control with Ultracet 1# po q12h was added for pain control.
    • C1 chemotherapy with Taxotere (75mg/m2, self-paid) on 2024/01/26.
    • This time, she denied fullness this week, but severe knee pain after chemotherapy around 4 days, so she was brought to our ED on 2024/01/31.
    • Under the impression of Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue, stage IV and extensive supraclavular-mediastinal-hilar lymphadenopathy in progression, so she was admitted for C2 Taxotere on 2024/02/15.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, she received Limeson 2# po bid on 2/15-2/17 24 and C2 chemotherapy with Taxotere on 2/16 24.
    • Under the stable condition, she can be discharged today.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Feburic (febuxostat 80mg) 1# QD
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 2# BID
    • Meitifen (diclofenac Na 75mg) 1# PRNQD
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# PRNHS

[consultation]

• 2024-04-01 Neurosurgery

  • Q
    • The 57 y/o woman has Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue, stage IV.  Extensive supraclavular-mediastinal-hilar lymphadenopathy in progression. - Due to right thigh to foot soreness and right knee swelling, so we need your help for management. Thanks!

• 2022-01-11 Nutrition

• 2021-05-28 Gastroenterology

• 2021-05-18 General and Gastroenterological Surgery

• 2021-05-17 Radiation Oncology

  • Q
    • The 54 y/o woman has lymph node pathology revealed metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, suggest check NP (The sections show a picture of metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, composed of nests of large neoplastic cells with oval vesicular nuclei and syncytial growth pattern, embedded within lymphoid tissue. Necrotizing granuloma is found also. Suggest check nasopharyngeal condition.)
    • We need your help for management. Thanks!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For evaluation due to metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma of the left level V area, with unknown pimary site.
      • PI: According to the patient statement, she suffered from polyneuropathy with sensory dysfunction of upper and lower extremities about several months ago. Abnormal left low neck to SCF nodal lesion was noted during work-up. Pathology (S2021-06275, 2021-4-23) showed lymph node, level V, neck, excisional biopsy — metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, suggest check NP.
      • Family history: (-)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (-); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM(-); HTN(+)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O:
      • ECOG: 1
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: nodal lesions over left low neck to SCF s/p biopsy; numbness of both upper limbs, poor sensory function over both low limbs.
      • CXR (2021-03-30): neg.
      • CT scan of abdomen (2021-04-15): Enlarged LNs at mediastinum. Some tiny nodules in peritoneal cavity.
      • Pathology (S2021-06275, 2021-04-23): Lymph node, level V, neck, excisional biopsy — Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma, suggest check NP.
        
      • Tumor marker (2021-05-05): CA153(27.443), CEA(1.102), CA199(41.483), CA125(38.17)
    • A:
      • Metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma of the left level V with unknown primary.
    • P:
      • Because of unknown primary, further work-up including ENT consultation (nasopharyngeal fiberoptic examination), EBV DNA testing, MRI (from skull base to clavicle) .., is recommended for confirmation.
      • Please notify me for further evaluation and management after completion of work-up and if indicated.

• 2021-04-20 Ear Nose Throat

  • Q
    • Mrs. Lin is a 55-year-old woman with HTN.
    • This time, she was admitted to ward due to sensory predominant chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy s/p plasmapheresis and pulse steroid therapy.
    • Due to elevated CA15-3 with polyneuropathy, chest to abdominal contrast CT was arranged to rule out malignancy.
    • CT revealed enlarged lymph nodes in left lower neck and mediastinum. PE revealed an about 2*1cm rubbery to hard, fixed lesion over left lower neck.
    • Oncologist was consulted and suggested consutl ENT for LN biopsy.
    • We need you expertise for left lower neck lymph nodes excisional biopsy. Thank you very much!
  • A
    • Arrange excisional biopsy under LA on 2021-04-22 1200-1230

• 2021-04-19 Hemato-Oncology

  • Q
    • Mrs. Lin is a 55-year-old woman with HTN.
    • This time, she was admitted to ward due to sensory predominant chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy s/p plasmapheresis and pulse steroid therapy.
    • Due to elevated CA15-3 with polyneuropathy, chest to abdominal contrast CT was arranged to rule out malignancy.
    • CT revealed enlarged nodules in mediastinum and peritoneal cavity. No obvious B symptoms (fever, night sweating, body weight loss) were noted.
    • We need your expertise for further evaluation about possibility of lymphoma or other malignancies.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of CIDP with enlarged LN. I am consulted for the further evaluation.
    • My suggestions:
      • Based on the CT imaging, LN enalrgement could be found in the areas of mediastinum and left lower neck. Pleaes consult ENT for LN biopsy.
      • Please check LDH and Beta2-microgloculoin.
      • If the data is coming out, pleae let me know.

• 2021-04-13 Rehabilitation

• 2021-04-02 Nephrology

  • Q
    • For plasmapheresis
    • Mrs. Lin is a 55-year-old woman with HTN. This time, she was admitted to ward due to bilateral leg numbness for 4 months.
    • Due to sensory ataxia with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, we need your expertise for arrangement of plasmapheresis since 2021/04/02 at SICU.
  • A
    • We will arrange FVC insertion and plasma exchange after her admission to ICU
    • Under the indication of CIDP
    • Please prepare 24U before each plasma exchange
    • The TPE will be scheduled since 2021-04-02 with frequency of QW135
    • Premedications: Solucortef 100mg iv , Vena 1Amp iv, Ca gluconate 1Amp iv.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-26 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-08 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-26 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-04-06 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2022-02-14 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2022-01-10 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-12-13 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1700mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-11-12 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL
• 2021-11-05 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL
• 2021-10-29 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL
• 2021-10-22 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL
• 2021-10-15 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL
• 2021-10-08 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL
• 2021-10-01 - NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 30mg/m2 48mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP) (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 500mL
• 2021-09-01 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1650mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-07-30 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1640mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2021-07-02 - carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL (before CDDP <- ??)
• 2021-05-27 - NS 500mL 2hr (before CDDP) + cisplatin 75mg/m2 110mg NS 250mL + NS 500mL 2hr (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1550mg NS 500mL D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

[Note]

Cancer of Unknown Primary - 2022-01-10

• Cancer of Unknown Primary: A Review on Clinical Guidelines in the Development and Targeted Management of Patients with the Unknown Primary Site - source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6820325/pdf/cureus-0011-00000005552.pdf
• NCCN Clinical Practice Guideline - Occult Primary (Cancer of Unknown Primary [CUP]) - source: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/occult_blocks.pdf
• Cancer of Unknown Primary Site: Real Entity or Misdiagnosed Disease? - source: https://sci-hub.se/10.7150/jca.42880
• Cancer of Unknown Primary Sites: What Radiologists Need to Know and What Oncologists Want to Know - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3603700/pdf/nihms449402.pdf

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2024-05-28

Total bilirubin > ULN or AST and/or ALT > 1.5 times ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase > 2.5 times ULN: Avoid docetaxel use. Chemotherapy suspended.

• 2024-05-27 AST 125 U/L
• 2024-05-27 Bilirubin total 1.50 mg/dL

2024-04-01

[monitoring hemoglobin: a 6-month decline in HGB levels]

The lab results indicate anemia with a hemoglobin level of 8.0 g/dL. If the patient is experiencing symptoms related to this low hemoglobin level, a transfusion of LPRBC may be necessary.

Additionally, please note that over the last six months, the HGB levels have slowly decreased from above 12 to 8, indicating a clear long-term downward trend.

• 2024-04-01 HGB 8.0 g/dL
• 2024-03-21 HGB 8.3 g/dL
• 2024-03-14 HGB 9.1 g/dL
• 2024-03-07 HGB 8.9 g/dL
• 2024-02-27 HGB 9.2 g/dL
• 2024-02-23 HGB 9.3 g/dL
• 2024-02-15 HGB 9.1 g/dL
• 2024-02-06 HGB 10.4 g/dL
• 2024-02-02 HGB 10.5 g/dL
• 2024-01-25 HGB 10.4 g/dL
• 2024-01-21 HGB 10.9 g/dL
• 2024-01-08 HGB 10.5 g/dL
• 2023-12-12 HGB 10.9 g/dL
• 2023-10-17 HGB 11.9 g/dL
• 2023-09-11 HGB 12.4 g/dL

[bedside visit: routine medication check-up yields no issues]

I visited the patient around 14:20 on 2024-04-01, accompanied by a relative, possibly her husband. I inquired about any medication-related concerns, and they indicated there were no adverse effects or issues noted at present.

Given the absence of further medication queries, I reminded the family to promptly report any discomfort or unusual symptoms.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-27 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Low voltage QRS
  • Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG

[MedRec]

[Consultation]

• 2024-05-24
  • Q
    • Triage: 2 Shortness of breath > Mild respiratory distress (92-94%) Dizziness, shortness of breath, confirmed COVID-19 WITHOUT ANTIVIRAL TX last week.
    • PH; HTN, DM, Heart DX,
    • Medication: Plavix, Lipitor, Monkast, Urief, Allegra, bisoprolol, Eurodin, Ambroxol.
    • 2024-03-29 at ShuangHe Hospital: PLT 195K, Cr 1.60, uric acid 7.7, HbA1C 6.2%
  • A
    • The major pathophysiologic mechanisms of thrombocytopenia include decreased platelet production in the bone marrow, peripheral platelet destruction by antibodies, consumption in thrombi, dilution from fluid resuscitation or massive transfusion, and sequestration (pooling) of platelets in the spleen in individuals with portal hypertension and/or splenomegaly.
    • Please check ADAMTS-13, RBC morphology, LDH, haptoglobin, total/direct bilirubin, autoimmune profile (C3, C4, ANA, Anti-DsDNA, Anti-Ro/La, Anti-Sm/RNP, RF), IgG, IgA, IgM, total protein/albumin, serum EP, serum light chain, HIV (EIA), EB-VCA IgM, Helicobacter pylori, HCV, APS profile, DIC profile, ferritin, Fe/TIBC, B12, and folic acid. Arrange an abdominal echo to survey splenomegaly.
    • For ITP with platelet count < 30k, consider trying steroids if there are no contraindications. Arrange for our OPD follow-up after discharge. Thank you!

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2024-05-27

[thrombocytopenia and anemia improvement]

Following leukocyte-reduced platelet (LRP) and leukocyte-poor red blood cell (LPRBC) transfusions, the patient’s thrombocytopenia and anemia have shown improvement, although not yet reaching normal ranges. No medication discrepancies were identified after review of HIS5 and PharmaCloud database.

• 2024-05-27 PLT 105 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-25 PLT 1 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-24 PLT 54 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-24 PLT 1 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-24 PLT 1 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-23 PLT 1 x10^3/uL

• 2024-05-27 HGB 10.4 g/dL

• 2024-05-25 HGB 7.6 g/dL

• 2024-05-24 HGB 8.5 g/dL

• 2024-05-24 HGB 9.5 g/dL

• 2024-05-24 HGB 8.3 g/dL

• 2024-05-23 HGB 9.5 g/dL

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-04-25 Patho - bronchus biopsy

  • Lung, LLL, endobronchial tumor, bronchoscopic biopsy — Consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several tissue fragments measuring up to 0.8 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Sections show pleomorphic and glandular tumor cells infiltrating in the bronchial wall with lymphatic invasion.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CDX2(+) and TTF-1(-). The results are consistent with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation.

• 2024-04-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography

  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (58 - 11) / 58 = 81.03%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 81
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR; mild PR.
    • Moderate pericardial effusion with nonspecific cardiac tamponade sign, please correlate with clinical presentations.
    • Right pleural effusion.

• 2024-04-19 CT - chest

  • Indication: Pericardial effusionAdenocarcinoma of rectum, cT3N2aM1b, stage IVB
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Massive left pleural effusion and mild right pleural effusion is found.
    • Severe Emphysematous change over both lungs.
    • Consolidation of left lower lobe with low density lesion impacted at left lower lobe bronchus is found.
    • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral paratracheal and left hilar region.
    • Mild pericardial effusion is noted.
    • Calcified mass at right adrenal gland measuring 3.35cm in largest dimension is found. (Se301 Im68).
    • Mild ascites formation is found.
  • Imp:
    • Left lung cancer with obstructive pneumonitis. The tumor extension is hard to evaluate due to only non-contrast CT was done.
    • Adrenal meta. Stable.
    • Severe COPD.
    • Bilateral pleural effusio more on left hemithorax and mild right pleural effusion.

• 2024-04-16 ECG

  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes
  • Prolonged QT

• 2024-03-23 CT - brain

  • Non-contrast brain CT revealed:
    • Swelling of left temporal scalp. A hypodense lesion at right caudate nucleus.

• 2024-01-26 CT - chest

  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Fibrocalcified lesions are noted at right upper lobe and left upper lobe.
    • Marke Emphysematous change over both lungs is noted.
    • Spiculated nodules at left lower lobe measuring 2.54cm and 2.19cm in largest dimension. Lung meta is compatible. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-12-15, the lesion regressed.
    • Another nodule at left upper lobe attaching interlobar fissure with size about 1.29cm in largest dimension. (Se304 Im36). The lesion regressed markedly.
    • Confluet and dense lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastinum. In regression.
    • Enlarged right adrenal gland up to 3.42cm in largest dimension is found. The tumor decreased in size.
  • Imp:
    • Left upper lobe and left lower lobe lung meta. Right adrenal meta and mediastinal lymphadenopathy, in regression.

• ….-..-..

• 2022-12-01 CT - abdomen

  • History and indication: Rectal cancer with stationary left lung metastases bur increase in size of adrenal metastases stage IV
  • Protocol: 4mm slice thickness, axial scan and coronal reconstruction
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum.
    • Tumors (1.7cm, 3.7cm) at bil. adrenal regions.
    • Several nodules (up to 1.3cm) at left lung. Emphysema at bil. lungs.
    • Left renal cyst (0.5cm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P left femoral operation.
  • IMP:
    • Rectal cancer with lung and adrenal metastases.

• 2022-09-09 CT - abdomen

  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified three metastases in LUL and LLL of the lung are noted again, decreasing in size (the maximal one 2.3 cm in prior CT and 1.6 cm at current CT) that are c/w lung metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
      • In addition, focal fibrotic change at RUL and emphysema of both lungs show stationary.
    • Prior CT identified metastases in right and left adrenal gland (4 cm and 2.2 cm) are noted again, stable in size that are c/w adrenal metastases S/P C/T with stable disease.
    • Prior CT identified several enlarged LNs at the mediastinum are noted again, decreasing in size that are c/w mediastinum LNs metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Colostomy at right transverse colon is noted.
    • Left renal cyst (0.5cm).
  • Impression:
    • Lung metastases S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Bilateral adrenal metastases S/P C/T show stable disease.
    • Mediastinum LNs metastases S/P C/T show partial response.

• 2022-06-29 CT - chest

  • rectal cancer with stationary left lung metastases but increase in size of adrenal metastases compared with CT on 20220224.

• 2022-03-16 Patho - adrenal gland resection

  • Labeled as “right adrenal tumor”, core needle biopsy — metastatic adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: CK 20 (+), CDX-2 (+), compatible with colonic origin.
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 1 piece(s) of tissue measuring 2.4 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm. All for section(s) in one cassette(s).

• 2022-03-07 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy

  • Lung, LUL, CT-guide biopsy — consistent with metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 4 strips of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 1.0 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Sections show acinar and cribriform glandular cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CDX2(+), TTF-1(-), and Napsin A(-). The results are consistent with metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma.

• 2022-02-24 CT - abdomen, pelvis

  • Mild regression of recal cancer.
  • Progression of lung and adrenal tumors.

• 2021-11-15 CT - abdomen, pelvis

  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
  • Impression (Imaging stage): T3N2aM1a, stage IVA

• 2021-11-12 Patho - colorectal polyp

  • Rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (weak +), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
    
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 5 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm each. All for section in one cassette.
    
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.

• 2020-08-13 CT - lung/mediastinum/pleura

  • Imp: Severe COPD.
  • Bilateral apical lung fibrotic change.

• 2019-06-04 Bronchodilator test

  • Flow-volum curve: Mild airway obstruction with significant response to bronchodilator.

• 2018-09-18 Bronchodilator test

  • Flow-volum curve: Mild airway obstruction without significant response to bronchodilator.

• 2017-10-17 Bronchodilator test

  • Flow-volum curve: Suspected small airway obstruction with significant response to bronchodilator.

• 2017-01-24 Lung volume with function

  • Small airway obstruction with partial response to BD
  • Low IC, no HI, but air-trapping
  • Normal DLCO and normal raw favor smoking related small airway disease

[consultation]

• 2021-11-15 Colorectal Surgery
  • This is a 66-year-old male with a known history of
    • 1. COPD for 10+year under medical control
    • 2. s/p left femoral fracture
  • This time, he experienced constipation for 2 days and dark brownish stool after colonscopy on 2021-11-11, which showed ulcerative mass above 10cm AV s/p multiple boipsy. Besides, lower abdominal pain was accompanied with constipation. So he came to our ER for help. At ER, vital signs were stable. And lab revealed normal liver and kidney function but elevated CRP without leukocytosis and stool OB 4+. CT showed colorectal cancer T3N2aM1a.
  • Lab
    • PE: RLQ tenderness, no rebounding pain, no muscle guarding, no bilateral knocking pain
    • Hb 16 -> 14.6
    • PT 10.7 INR 1.03
    • PLT 198000
  • Colorectal Carcinoma, T3N2aM1a
  • Constipation for 2 days
  • Dark brownish stool after colonscopy on 2021-11-11
  • Assessment
    • Rectal cancer, cT3N2aM1a (Left lung mets)
  • Plan
    • please arrange admission on CRS VS
    • supportive care
    • contact us if still have any CRS problems

[surgical operation]

• 2021-11-17
  • Surgery
    • T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • T-loop colostomy with stent was created at RUQ area   

[radiotherapy]

• 2021-11-29 ~ 2022-01 - deliver 43.2 Gy/ 24 fx to the pelvis, then boost the rectal tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-01-30 - RMC-6291 100mg 3# BID 21D 6# (Q3W) (OPD)

• 2024-01-09 - RMC-6291 100mg 3# BID 21D 6# (Q3W) (OPD)

• 2023-12-19 - RMC-6291 100mg 3# BID 21D 6# (Q3W) (OPD)

• 2023-11-28 - RMC-6291 100mg 3# BID 23D 6# (Q3W) (OPD)

• 2023-11-07 - RMC-6291 100mg 3# BID 14D 6# (Q3W) (IPD)

• 2023-08-14 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-07-24 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-07-03 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-06-12 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-05-22 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-05-02 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-04-10 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-03-17 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-02-23 - (FOLFOXIRI)

• 2023-01-09 - ………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4230mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-12-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 100mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 130mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 610mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-11-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4220mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-11-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4240mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-10-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 125mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4240mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-09-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4150mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-09-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4180mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-08-23 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-08-09 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-07-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 100mg 2hr . + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4200mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg

• 2022-07-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 270mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4250mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg IVD

• 2022-06-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 270mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4250mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg IVD

• 2022-06-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 270mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4270mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg IVD

• 2022-05-18 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 270mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4290mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg IVD

• 2022-04-28 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 260mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4300mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg IVD

• 2022-04-15 - ………………………….. irinotecan 170mg/m2 260mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4380mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg IVD

• 2022-03-28 - ………………………….. irinotecan 170mg/m2 260mg 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4400mg 46hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + atropine 1mg IVD

• 2022-01-05 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 350mg 24hr …. (CCRT)

• 2021-12-20 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 350mg 24hr D1-5 (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg

• 2021-12-13 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 350mg 24hr D1-5 (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg

• 2021-12-09 - fluorouracil 225mg/m2 350mg 24hr D1-2 (CCRT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + metoclopramide 10mg

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2024-05-24

[potential drug interaction with Smecta (dioctahedral smectite) - tube feeding]

Smecta (dioctahedral smectite) possesses adsorptive properties that may interfere with the absorption of other medications.

To prevent potential interactions, it is recommended to administer Smecta at least two hours apart from other drugs.

2022-05-19

The patient was diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma T3N2aM1a stage IVA, had a T-loop colostomy performed in November 2021, received CCRT from December 2021 to January 2022, and then began receiving palliative FOLFIRI in March (plus bevacizumab in April).

The most recent CT (2022-02-24) revealed a mild regression in colon cancer and a progression of lung and adrenal tumors. In March 2022, biopsies subsequently confirmed that the lung and adrenal tumors were metastatic colonic adenocarcinomas.

According to lab data reported on 2022-05-18, there were generally normal results. His underlying COPD is followed up in our office of thoracic medicine with refillable prescriptions.

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[MedRec]

• 2022-12-01 ~ 2022-12-03 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Zhang YaoRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right breast invasive carcinoma with lymph node and bone metastatic status post port-A insertion. cT4bN2M1, stage IV. ER (+, 90%), PR(-, 0%), Her2/neu:(2+), Ki-67:60%. ECOG:0.
    • For neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • CC
    • noted a palpable mass at right breast about 2 months. But she didn’t pay attention to it. Due to mass was enlarge recently.
  • Present illness
    • This 50-year-old female patient denied any past history including DM, HTN, HBV, heart disease or cancer. She denied any TOCC histories in recent 3 months.
    • She noted a palpable mass at right breast about 2 months. But she didn’t pay attention to it. Due to mass was enlarge recently. She came to our OPD for help.
    • Mammography showed 1). right breast malignancy with skin thickening, rule out malignancy; 2). Enlarged axillary lymph nodes. 3). Left breast tumor, suggest sonographic correlation.
    • Breast sono showed 1). Right 10/2.33 cm, Size: 2.69x1.98 cmand enlarged axillary lymph nodes rule out malignancy with lymph nodes metastasis, suggest biopsy; 2). Left 5/0.13cm, Size: 4.23x1.37 cm rule out hamartoma. Breast MRI showed 1). Right breast malignancy with skin invasion and axillary lymph nodes metastasis. 2). Left breast 3’region irregular tumor, 1.3cm, may consider biopsy. 3). Left breast 5-6’region oval shaped tumor, rule out hamartoma. Right breast core needle biopsy showed invasive carcinoma, ER (+, 90%), PR(-, 0%), Her2/neu:negative(1+), Ki-67:60%. Right axillary lymph node core needle biopsy showed ER (+, 90%), PR(-, 0%), Her2/neu:(2+), Ki-67:60%. FISH report of Her2/neu negative. Left breast core needle biopsy report was pending.
    • Bone scan revealed increased activity in multiple C-, T- and L-spines, sternum, bilateral multiple ribs, sacrum, bilateral pelvic bones and bilateral S-I joints. The scintigraphic findings suggest multiple bone metastatic. CA-153 : 673.965 U/ml, CEA : 104.096 ng/ml. She had no dizzines, dyspnea, chest pain, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, bowel habit change, nor body weight loss.
    • PE: symmetrical of bilateral breasts. 1). a hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at right breast around 6.56 cm without discharge. 2).a hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at left breast around 22cm without discharge. The bilateral nipple was no dimping without exudative nor bloody discharge and no retraction. The bilateral breast skin had no cellulite change. 3).a hard, nontender, movable mass and irregular margin at right axillary around 3*2cm.
    • ** Neoadjuvent chemotherapy with Lipo-dox and Endoxan for 4 cycles, and Taxotere for 4 cycles then operation and radiotherapy ** were suggest.
    • Under the impression of right breast invasive carcinoma with lymph node and bone metastatic, she was admitted for surgery of port-A insertion and 1st neoadjuvant chemotherpy with Lipo-dox and Endoxan on 2022/12/03.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, port A insertion was performed on 2022/12/02. 1st adjuvant chemotherapy with Lipo dox 35mg/m2 + Endoxan 600mg/m2 were given. The wound is clean and dry. No discomfort after chemotherapy. Under the stable condition, she was discharged today, wound will be follow up at OPD. And arrange next admission three weeks later.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-22 - eribulin mesylate 1.4mg/m2 2.5mg NS 100mL 10min (Halaven QW)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-19 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 300mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-29 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 300mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-08 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 375mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 375mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-26 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 385mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-05 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 350mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-15 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 347mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-24 - trastuzumab deruxtecan 5.4mg/m2 360mg D5W 100mL 90min (Enhertu)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) 1# PO + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-15 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 137mg NS 250mL 90min + gemcitabine 800mg/m2 1375mg NS 100mL 30min
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-28 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 135mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-04-07 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 133mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-17 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 130mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-24 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 127mg NS 250mL 1hr
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-03 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 59mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1014mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-13 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 59mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 999mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-23 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 59mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 1004mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-03 - liposome doxorubicin 35mg/m2 58mg D5W 250mL 2hr + cyclophosphamide 600mg/m2 994mg NS 500mL 1hr (AC(lipo) Q3W)
  • betamethasone 8mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL

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2024-05-23

[History of Elevated ALT Levels and Treatment Considerations]

Elevated ALT: - A review of historical laboratory results revealed two instances of elevated ALT levels: November 2023 and currently, in April and May 2024.

Treatment Regimen and Consistency: - The patient has been receiving Enhertu at a standard dose of 5.4mg/m2 since late November 2023. The dosing interval has remained consistent at every 3 weeks (Q3W) throughout this period, including during the current ALT elevation.

Potential Link to Enhertu: - Enhertu is known to cause elevated liver enzymes, including increased serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (34% to 53%), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (22% to 54%), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (35% to 67%). Additionally, increased bilirubin (15% to 24%) has been reported with Enhertu, with no clear timeframe for onset identified. Due to this association, Enhertu cannot be ruled out as a potential cause of the current ALT elevation.

Mitigation Strategies: - BaoGan (silymarin) has been prescribed to potentially alleviate these liver enzyme elevations associated with Enhertu.

Treatment Switch and Continued Monitoring: - As of 2024-05-22, the treatment regimen has been switched to Halaven (eribulin mesylate). - It’s important to note that Halaven has also been reported to cause elevated ALT (43%) and AST (36%). Therefore, close monitoring of liver function tests remains necessary.

ALT data: - 2024-05-20 ALT 279 U/L - 2024-05-17 ALT 262 U/L - 2024-04-19 ALT 151 U/L - 2024-03-29 ALT 114 U/L - 2024-03-08 ALT 66 U/L - 2024-02-15 ALT 59 U/L - 2024-02-08 ALT 73 U/L - 2024-01-26 ALT 73 U/L - 2024-01-05 ALT 54 U/L - 2023-12-27 ALT 89 U/L - 2023-12-15 ALT 83 U/L - 2023-12-08 ALT 97 U/L - 2023-12-01 ALT 215 U/L - 2023-11-27 ALT 276 U/L - 2023-11-22 ALT 186 U/L - 2023-11-22 ALT 186 U/L - 2023-11-14 ALT 154 U/L - 2023-11-11 ALT 133 U/L - 2023-08-24 ALT 59 U/L - 2023-07-31 ALT 84 U/L - 2023-06-28 ALT 23 U/L - 2023-06-19 ALT 24 U/L

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-16 Visceral Angiography over 2 vessels
  • Findings
    • Patency of portal vein, SMV and IMV.
    • Occlusion of superior rectal artery with collateral circulation. No evidence of active bleeding.
    • No procedure-related complication during the whole procedure.
  • IMP:
    • Occlusion of superior rectal artery with collateral circulation. No evidence of active bleeding.
• 2024-04-29, -04-25 KUB
  • S/P colostomy over right abdomen
  • Small bowel obstruction is highly suspected. Please correlate with CT.
• 2024-04-22 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia
  • ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-04-22 KUB
  • S/P colostomy over right abdomen
  • increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel and colonic segments air with no visualized of rectal gas
  • Atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta and bilateral iliac arteries.
  • Enlargement of both kidneys
• 2024-04-22 CXR
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.
  • Multiple nodules of variable sizes throughout both lungs due to metastasis.
  • Thoracic aortic arch calcified atheriosclerotic plaque
• 2024-01-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Colon cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P colostomy. R-S colon cancer with adjacent structures invasion (uterus, left lower ureter, adjacent bowel loop, posterior pelvic wall), LNs, liver, spleen and lung metastases (progression).
    • Left hydronephrosis.
    • Gallbladder stones (up to 5mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • R-S colon cancer with adjacent structures invasion (uterus, left lower ureter, adjacent bowel loop, posterior pelvic wall), LNs, liver, spleen and lung metastases (progression).
• 2023-10-21 MRI - brain
  • Indication: colon cancer with lung mets; dizziness, nausea with vomiting and unsteady gait
  • Findings:
    • Two heterogeneously enhancing tumors (35 mm and 20 mm) associating with perifocal edema in left cerebellar hemisphere, causing mass effect on brain parenchyma and CSF spaces. Resultant hydrocephalus also noted.
    • An enhancing nodule (5 mm) in posterior part of right mesial temporal lobe.
  • IMP:
    • C/W Brain metastases.
• 2023-09-15 All-RAS + BRAF gene mutation analysis
  • Cell block no. S2023-015925
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 12 GGT>TGT, p.G12C)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene
• 2023-09-15 CXR (erect)
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Lung metastases.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
• 2023-08-22 CT - abdomen
  • PHx: Rectosigmoid junction cancer near total obstruction with lung metastases stage IV
  • Without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Rectosigmoid colon CA with adjacent structure invasion.
    • s/p T-loop colostomy. Fecal material in proximal colon.
    • Left hydronephrosis.
    • Peritoneal stranding and minimal ascites.
    • Nodular lesions in both lung fields.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • Rectosigmoid colon CA with lung metastasis
    • s/p T-loop colostomy.
    • r/o obstruction or stool impaction.
    • Left hydronephrosis.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
• 2023-08-22 KUB
  • s/p Rorximal T-loop colostomy with soft-tissue mass like structure, colonic segment bulging from the colostomy
  • fecal material filled nondilated D-colon and cecum
  • Atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta and bilateral common and external iliac arteries.
• 2023-08-18 CXR (erect)
  • Presence of ileus.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2023-08-11 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, well differentiated
  • The sections show a picture of adenocarcinoma, well differentiated, composed of columnar neoplastic cells arranged in glandular pattern with desmoplastic stromal reaction.
  • IHC, tumor cells reveal: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2023-08-09 CT scan (patient carried)
  • CC: Difficult defecation for 1-2 years. Poor appetite, nausea with vomiting after meal, and general weakness for weeks.
    • No passage flatus and stool about 10 days.
    • Colonoscopy showed an ulcerative mass at sigmoid about 30 cm from AV, partial obstructed. Biopsy and pathology proved adenocarcinoma.
    • 20230810 sigmoidoscopy: One mass was noted in the rectum (6 cm AAV)
  • Indication: rectal cancer with obstruction
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental wall thickening at the rectosigmoid junction, measuring 7.5 cm in size, with suggestive tumor necrosis and left L3 ureter invasion (moderate left hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of left kidney) that is c/w adenocarcinoma (mucinous type?) of the rectosigmoid junction (T4b).
    • There are seven enlarged nodes in the sigmoid mesocolon that are c/w metastatic nodes (N2b).
    • There are multiple variable sized soft tissue lesions in both lung and the largest one in RUL, measuring 4.1 cm that are c/w multiple lung metastases (M1a).
    • The differential diagnosis includes primary lung cancer at RUL with lung-to-lung metastases. CT-guided biopsy of RUL lesion is indicated.
    • In addition, there are several enlarged nodes in the paratracheal space that may be metastatic nodes.
    • There is ascites and suggestive fatty stranding in the omentum that may be normal variation secondary to ascites and carcinomatosis M1C). Please correlate with ascites cytology.
    • There are few gallstones.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N2b(N_value) M:M1a(M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2023-09-15 ~ 2023-09-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectosigmoid junction cancer near total obstruction with lung metastases stage IV
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agentanti-Hbc positive
  • CC
    • for C1D1 palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI
  • Present illness
    • This 66-year-old woman, a patient of rectosigmoid junction cancer near total obstruction with lung metastases stage IV status post T-loop colostomy was diagnosed on 2023/08/09, had dysuria with fever and then went to Wan Fang Hospital emergent room for help last month on 2023/07/14. Abdominal CT (2023/7/14) revealed colorectal cancer with multiple lung metastasis. However she suffered from no passage flatus and stool about 10 days since 2023/08/07, poor appetite, nausea with vomiting after meal, and general weakness for 2 weeks.
    • Image study with sigmoidscopy (2023/8/10) showed Rectal cancer with obstruction s/p biopsy and rectum, biopsy (2023/8/11) proved adenocarcinoma, well differentiated, IHC, tumor cells reveal: EGFR(+), MLH1(+), PMS2(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+). Repeat abdominal CT (2023/8/22) revealed rectosigmoid colon CA with lung metastasis, s/p T-loop colostomy. r/o obstruction or stool impaction. Left hydronephrosis.
    • The tumor marker showed CA-199 = 912.700, CEA = 256.480 on 2023/8/15. Hepatitis marker revealed HBsAg:negative, Anti-Hbc: positive and anti-HCV:negative. Port-A was inserted on 2023/8/18.
    • Today, she was admitted for C1D1 palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI on 2023/9/15.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, chemotherapy with Campto (180mg/m2) plus Leucovorin (400mg/m2)and 5-FU (2800mg/m2) were given on 9/15-9/17 23, smoothly without obvious side effect.
    • All-RAS + BRAF was checked on 9/15 23.
    • Entecavir was added for anti-Hbc positive.
    • She was discharged on 9/18 23 under stable condition and will follow-up at OPD.
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
• 2023-08-23 ~ 2023-08-30 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectosigmoid junction cancer near total obstruction with lung metastases stage IV status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/08/09, complicated with marked prolaspe of distal limb of loop-T colostomy
  • CC
    • No stool from T-loop colostomy for two days
  • Present illness
    • This 66 years old female patient had a history of Rectosigmoid junction cancer near total obstruction with lung metastases stage IV status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/08/09.
    • According to patient and her families statement, had dysuria with fever and then went to Wan Fang Hospital emergent room for help last month (2023/07/14). Abdominal CT revealed colorectal cancer with multiple lung metastasis, and admission for further management was suggested, but patient refused.
    • However she suffered from no passage flatus and stool about 10 days since 2023/08/07, poor appetite, nausea with vomiting after meal, and general weakness for 2 weeks. She was sent to our hospital for further evaluation on 2023/08/07, physical examination showed abdomen distension, hyperactive bowel sound. KUB revealed ileus, and CXR revealed multiple nodules at bilateral lungs. Consult CRS was performed and operation of T-loop colostomy under general anesthesia was performed on 2023/08/09.
    • This time, the patient was suffered from colon became bulging from the colostomy for two days. Constipation with poor apeptite was noted. The patient dnied nause or vomiting. Due to above symptom, the patient came to our ER for help. At ER, PE showed fair respiratory patterm, no abdominal pain; Lab data showed no infection sign. Under the impression of suspect T-loop obstruction, the patient was admitted.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, Lifoxitin as empirical antibiotic was used. Antibiotic change to Brosym due to fever onset and lab data on 08/25 revealed persistent infection sign.
    • Fever relief after medicine used and fair appetite after Megest was used. Fiar T-loop colon bag function was noted during hospitation. After fair respiratory patterm and appetite, stable T-loop bag function, the patient was discharged on 08/30 and OPD follow-up was suggested.
  • Discharge prescription
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# BID
• 2023-08-07 ~ 2023-08-11 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Rectosigmoid junction cancer near total obstruction with lung metastases stage IV status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/08/09
    • Cachexia
  • CC
    • Difficult defecation for 1-2 years.
    • Poor appetite, nausea with vomiting after meal, and general weakness for weeks.
    • No passage flatus and stool about 10 days.
  • Present illness
    • This 66 years old female patient denied any history of systemic disease.
    • According to patient and her families statement, has dysuria with fever and then came to Wan Fang Hospital emergent room for help last month (2023/07/14). Abdominal CT revealed colorectal cancer with multiple lung metastasis, and admission for further management was suggested, but patient refused.
    • However she suffered from no passage flatus and stool about 10 days, poor appetite, nausea with vomiting after meal, and general weakness for 2 weeks. She was sent to our hospital for further evaluation on 2023/08/07, physical examination showed abdomen distension, hyperactive bowel sound. KUB revealed ileus, and CXR revealed multiple nodules at bilateral lungs. Consult our CRS and then she was admitted for further treatment and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and blood examination were done. Operation of T-loop colostomy under general anesthesia was performed on 2023/08/09. NPO and IV fluids support. The colostomy wound healing well and no erythema change. Chewing cookies, toast, rice with gum was started at post-op day 1. No nausea and no vomiting, flatus passage. On low residual diet was started at post-op day 2. Well bowel movement and stools passage (+) with diet well tolerated. No fever and no complication. Discharged in general condition stable on 2023/08/11 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Prescription
    • none

[consultation]

• 2023-12-05 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • for pelvic cavity tumor compression and radiotherapy evaluation
    • This 66-year-old woman, a patient of rectosigmoid junction cancer near total obstruction with lung & brain metastases stage IV status post T-loop colostomy by Dr Xiao GuangHong was diagnosed on 2023/08/09 S/P C/T with FOLFIRI one time on 9/15 23. She complained of severe anal pain for days. Dr. Xiao GuangHong, a colorectal surgeon, diagnosed the pain as being caused by a tumor pressing on the pelvic cavity. We need expertise to evaluate her condition thanks!
  • A
    • O
      • RT (2023-10-27 ~ 2023-11-23): 1250cGy/5 fractions (6MV photon) of the whole brain, and 3000cGy/12 frcations (6MV photon) of the metastatic brain tumors.
    • A:
      • Adenocarcinoma of the RS colon, stage cT4bN2bM1a, stage IVA, s/p chemotherapy, with brain metastases, s/p radiotherapy.
    • P:
      • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: Pain of the pelvic to sacral area.
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: pelvic area
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT
      • Preliminary planning dose: 4500cGy/25 fractions of the pelvic, and 5040cGy/28 fractions of the rectal tumor bed.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her husband. They understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 0930, 2023-12-11.
• 2023-10-24 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • The 66 y/o woman has RS colon with lung and brain mets, we need your help for RT assessment. Thanks!
  • A
    • The patient’s history was reviewed and patient was examined.
    • S: For radiotherapy due to adenocarcinoma of the rectum with multiple including brain metastases.
      • PI: The patient suffered from unstable gait and dizziness, MRI of brain showed metastases. Referred for radiotherapy of the brain.
      • Family history: (father: adenocarcinoma of the prostate)
      • Cancer site specific factors: Alcohol (-); Smoking (quit); Betel nut (-).
      • Personal Hx: DM (-); HTN (-)
      • Previous RT Hx: (-)
    • O: ECOG: 2
      • PE: neck and bil SCF: neg; left hand showed abnormal cerebellar test.
      • Operation (2023-08-09): T-loop colostomy.
      • CT scan (2023-08-09):
        • There is segmental wall thickening at the rectosigmoid junction, measuring 7.5 cm in size, with suggestive tumor necrosis and left L3 ureter invasion (moderate left hydroureteronephrosis and delayed contrast excretion of left kidney) that is c/w adenocarcinoma (mucinous type?) of the rectosigmoid junction (T4b).
        • There are seven enlarged nodes in the sigmoid mesocolon that are c/w metastatic nodes (N2b).
        • There are multiple variable sized soft tissue lesions in both lung and the largest one in RUL, measuring 4.1 cm that are c/w multiple lung metastases (M1a).
        • The differential diagnosis includes primary lung cancer at RUL with lung-to-lung metastases. CT-guided biopsy of RUL lesion is indicated.
        • In addition, there are several enlarged nodes in the paratracheal space that may be metastatic nodes.
        • There is ascites and suggestive fatty stranding in the omentum that may be normal variation secondary to ascites and carcinomatosis (M1c). Please correlate with ascites cytology.
        • There are few gallstones. Stage cT4bN2bM1a, stage IVA.
      • Sigmoidscopy (2023-08-10): One mass was noted in the rectum (6 cm from anal verge). Diagnosis: Rectal cancer with obstruction s/p biopsy.
      • Pathology (S2023-15925, 2023-08-15): Rectum, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, well differentiated
      • MRI of brain (2023-10-21):
        • Two heterogeneously enhancing tumors (35 mm and 20 mm) associating with perifocal edema in left cerebellar hemisphere, causing mass effect on brain parenchyma and CSF spaces. Resultant hydrocephalus also noted.
        • An enhancing nodule (5 mm) in posterior part of right mesial temporal lobe. Imp: C/W Brain metastases.
    • A:
      • Adenocarcinoma of the RS colon, stage cT4bN2bM1a, stage IVA, status during chemotherapy, with brain metastases.
    • P:
      • Radiotherapy is indicated for this patient with the following indicators: brain metastases
      • Goal: palliation
      • Treatment target and volume: brain
      • Technique: VMAT/IGRT and 2D
      • Preliminary planning dose: 1250cGy/5 fractions of the whole brain, and 3000cGy/12 fractions of the metastatic brain tumors.
      • The treatment modality and the possible effects of radiotherapy were well explained to the patient and her family. She understand and agree to receive radiotherapy, The treatment planning of radiotherapy will be started at 1330, 2023-10-26.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-08-09
  • Surgery
    • T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding
    • T-loop colostomy was created at RUQ area        
  • Procedure
    • Patient was put on supine position under ETGA
    • Sterized and drapped as routine
    • RUQ skin incision and muscular layer was splitted, fasia and peritoneum was opened
    • Iluem was identified and externalization, looped with a rubber tube
    • Colostomy was opened and matured by suturing with 3-0 monopril
    • Covered with stoma bag   

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-13 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 580mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4065mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-29 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 570mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 570mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3900mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-09-15 - irinotecan 180mg/m2 265mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 590mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 4120mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamathasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL

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2024-02-01

[reconciliation]

Lab results showed hypokalemia (2.8 mmol/L), hypomagnesemia (1.5 mg/dL), injectable KCl + NaCl, injectable MgSO4 were applied. Smecta (dioctahedral smectite) and loperamide were prescribed for diarrhea. No drug discrepancy identified

2023-12-15

Elevated levels of CRP and PCT were detected.

• 2023-12-14 Procalcitonin (PCT) 26.95 ng/mL
  
• 2023-12-13 CRP 7.6 mg/dL
  
• 2023-12-13 CRP 7.0 mg/dL

Cefepime 2g Q8H started on 2023-12-14. The patient’s body temperature has shown a preliminary downward trend since its peak of 37.8’C on the morning of 2023-12-15.

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[lab data]

• 2024-03-09 HBsAg Reactive
  

• 2024-03-09 HBsAg Value 4493.77 S/CO
  

• 2024-03-09 Anti-HBc Reactive
  

• 2024-03-09 Anti-HBc-Value 7.01 S/CO
  

• 2024-03-09 Anti-HBs 0.00 mIU/mL

• 2024-03-09 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  

• 2024-03-09 Anti-HCV Value 0.09 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-24 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2024/01/12.
    • Prior CT identified several metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, marked decreasing in size that are c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with partial response.
    • Prior CT identified segmental asymmetrical wall thickening of the sigmoid colon is noted again, mild increasing in size.
    • There is a newly developed soft tissue nodule in RML of the lung, 5 mm in size at lung window setting. Follow up is indicated.
    • Diverticulum in right lateral wall of the urinary bladder is noted.
  • Impression:
    • Liver metastases S/P C/T show partial response.
    • Prior CT identified segmental asymmetrical wall thickening of the sigmoid colon is noted again, mild increasing in size. Please correlate with colonoscopy.
      
    • There is a newly developed soft tissue nodule in RML of the lung, 5 mm in size at lung window setting. Follow up is indicated.
• 2024-02-08 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Skin, back, excision — Epidermal inclusion cyst
  • Sections show piece(s) of skin with one intradermal cyst lined by squamous epithelium. The cystic cavity is full of keratin material.
• 2024-01-12 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison prior CT dated 2023/10/16.
    • Prior CT identified segmental asymmetrical wall thickening of the sigmoid colon is noted again, mild decreasing in size and enhancement.
      • Prior CT identified two enlarged nodes in the adjacent mesocolon are not noted again.
    • Prior CT identified several metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, increasing in size that are c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified two ovoid-shaped enlarged nodes in right inguinal area are noted again, stationary.
      • Benign reactive nodes are highly suspected.
    • Diverticulum in right lateral wall of the urinary bladder is noted.
  • Impression:
    • Liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease.
• 2023-10-16 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Sigmoid cancer
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Stable of S-colon cancer but mild progression of bil. liver metastases.
    • Left minimal pleural effusion.
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Stable of S-colon cancer but mild progression of bil. liver metastases.
• 2023-07-20 MRA - brain
  • Clinical information: r/o brain metastasis or recent stroke
  • Findings:
    • Known a case of sigmoid colon cancer with brain metastasis. NO evidence of brain metastasis.
    • Presence of hydrocephalus with trans-ependymal CSF shift.
    • Moderate periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
    • Suspect one arachnoid cyst over posterior fossa, causing compression of both cerebellar lobes.
    • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
    • MR angiography of the brain shows atherosclerotic change of intracranial and carotid vessels.
• 2023-05-05 CT - abdomen
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2022/08/16.
    • Prior CT identified segmental asymmetrical wall thickening of the sigmoid colon is noted again, mild decreasing in size and enhancement.
      • Prior CT identified two enlarged nodes in the adjacent mesocolon are not noted again.
    • Prior CT identified several metastases on both hepatic lobes are noted again, mild increasing in size that are c/w liver metastases S/P C/T with progressive disease.
    • Prior CT identified two ovoid-shaped enlarged nodes in right inguinal area are noted again, stationary.
      • Benign reactive nodes are highly suspected.
    • The urinary bladder shows diffuse wall thickening and small size that may be chronic cystitis.
  • Impression:
    • Liver metastases S/P C/T show progressive disease.
• 2023-02-11 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Sigmoid colon, s/p operation. No local recurrent tumor.
    • No enlarged lymph nodes in para-aortic and pelvic regions.
    • Several liver metastasis, mild in progression.
    • No ascites, nor extraluminal free air.
    • No bony destructive lesion on these images.
  • Impression
    • Sigmoid colon, s/p operation
    • Liver metastasis, mild in progression
    • Suggest clinical correlation and follow up evaluation
• 2022-11-09 MRI - brain
  • General brain atrophy. Leukoaraiosis. Mild intracranial artherosclerosis.
• 2022-08-16 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Mild regression of S-colon cancer and bil. liver metastases (up to 4.0cm).
    • A small nodule (3.6mm) at RLL.
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
    • A nodule (1.9cm) at left buttock.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Mild regression of S-colon cancer and bil. liver metastases (up to 4.0cm).
• 2022-08-03 All-RAS + BRAF
  • There was no variant detected in the KRAS/NRAS gene.
  • There was no variant detected in the BRAF gene.
• 2022-05-24 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • Much regression of S-colon cancer and bil. liver metastases (up to 5.2cm).
    • A bullae (2.8cm) at LUL.
    • Some calcifications in prostate.
    • Some tiny nodules in bil. lungs.
    • A nodule (1.9cm) at left buttock.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac, coronary arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Much regression of S-colon cancer and bil. liver metastases (up to 5.2cm).
    • A bullae (2.8cm) at LUL.
    • Some tiny nodules in bil. lungs.
• 2022-03-03 CT - chest
  • Indication: colon cancer with liver meta, favor lung meta
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • Pneumatocele at left upper lobe up to 2.48cm in largest dimension is found.
      • Diffuse centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
      • Minimal atelectatic change at right middle lobe and left lingula lobe is found.
      • Patent airway is found.
      • There is no evidence of mediastinal LAP
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
      • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • Target like hepatic tumors are found at both lobes of liver up to 9.6cm in largest dimension. Liver meta is considered. In comparison with CT dated on 2022-02-25, the lesion is stationary.
        
      • The spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
  • Imp:
    • No evidence of pulmonary meta.
    • Diffuse centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs.
    • Liver meta. stationary as previous CT on 2022-02-25.
• 2022-02-25 Patho - colon biopsy (Y1)
  • Colon, sigmoid colon, 30cm from AV, s/p biopsy x6 — Adenocarcinoma.
  • Section shows piece(s) of colonic tissue with invasive irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
• 2022-02-25 CT - abdomen
  • History: 20220224 sono: Two huge 8.68x7.07cm and 7.68x6.43cm ill-defined hyperechoic lesion with scattered hyperechoic spot at left lobe and S5, Two 2.13cm and 1.5cm hyperechoic lesions with hypoechoic rim was noted at S5 and S6
  • Indication: Suspected HCCs or metastases
  • Findings:
    • There is segmental asymmetrical wall thickening of the sigmoid colon measuring 5 x 2.5 cm in size that may be adenocarcinoma.
      • In addition, there are two enlarged nodes in the adjacent mesocolon that may be metastatic nodes.
    • There are several lobulated well-defined poor enhancing masses on both hepatic lobes, the largest one measuring 9.2 cm in S2-3 of the liver. During dynamic study, all masses show poor enhancement in arterial phase, portal venous phase, and delayed phase images.
      • Metastases are highly suspected.
    • There is a well-defined enlarged node measuring 2.2 x 1.4 cm in hepatoduodenal ligament that may be benign reactive node.
      • The differential diagnosis include metastatic node.
    • There are two ovoid-shaped enlarged nodes in right inguinal area that may be benign reactice nodes.
    • There are two small soft tissue nodule in RML and RLL of the lung at lung window setting, nature? Please correlate with chest CT.
    • The urinary bladder shows diffuse wall thickening and small size that may be chronic cystitis.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3 (T_value) N:N1b (N_value) M:M1 (M_value) STAGE:IVA(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2022-11-08 SOAP Psychosomatic medicine
  • S
    • Recently found to have increasingly deteriorating memory, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, fear symptoms, delusional symptoms (being stolen, being harmed, jealousy, being intruded, misidentification), hallucinations, behavioral disorders (irritability, aggression, wandering, gluttony, changes in eating, repetitive behavior, bizarre behavior, poor personal hygiene, inappropriate disorganization).
    • Screen dementia positive in the community by (elderly health check, care points, community health centers) with AD-8 test.
    • Past history of hypertension (+, -), DM (+, -), hyperlipidemia (+;-), arrhythmia (+,-), alcohol drink habit (+,-), head injury (+,-).
    • 1st time visiting comes with TZ volunteer, family (couple, son, daughter) due to poor memory, frequently showing forgetfulness for years.
    • Community memory screening AD8 > 2
    • Dementia warning signs assessment > 2
    • In the past few months, have family members mentioned (or have you discovered) that you seem to have the following conditions? Please mark (V) for yes and (X) for no.
      • ( v ) Memory decline affecting life:
      • ( v ) Difficulty planning or solving problems:
      • ( v ) Unable to handle familiar tasks
      • ( v ) Confusion about time and place:
      • ( v ) Difficulty understanding the relationship between visual images and space:
      • ( v ) Difficulty in verbal expression or writing:
      • ( v ) Things are misplaced and lose the ability to retrace steps:
      • ( v ) Poor or weakened judgment:
      • ( v ) Withdrawal from work or social activities:
      • ( v ) Changes in mood and personality:
      • Result: Mark (V) for a total of OO items.
  • O
    • Repeating the same questions, stories, and statements. Difficulty learning how to use tools, equipment, and small appliances. Forgetting the correct month and year. Difficulty remembering appointment times. Persistent problems with thinking and memory.
    • Result explanation:
      • Please check the items below according to the actual scores on the previous page (single choice):
        • AD8 total score >= 2 points
        • GDS total score >= 2 points
    • Patient meets the criteria for Alzheimer’s disorder
      • A: Multiple cognitive developmental impairments combined with the following A-1 and A-2 impairments:
        • A-1: Memory impairment (unable to learn new things or unable to recall previously learned things)
        • A-2: At least one of the following cognitive impairments:
          • Aphasia
          • Apraxia
          • Agnosia
    • Disturbance in executive functioning
      • B: Causing social or occupational difficulties, and a significant decline from the previous level of functioning
      • C: Cognitive decline is gradual and persistent
    • PSP: poor social function, disorientation to time and place, easily lost orientation to home
    • O: Vital sign: relatively stable
      • Physical and neurological examination: no significant abnormal findings were noticed during outpatient visiting
    • Mental Status Examination:
      • JOMAC: poor orientation, memory, and abstract thinking.
      • Insight: partial
      • Impression: Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Plan to do:
      • Examinations for CBC, VDRL, BUN, Creatinine, GOT, GPT, T4, TSH, B12, and Folic acid.
      • MMSE or CDR cognitive test report.
      • Arrange brain CT or MRI if indicated
  • Diagnosis
    • Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology G31.84
• 2022-08-31 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • S: 2022-08-03 All-RAS: Wildtype
  • O: 2022/08/16 CT: ABD - Mild regression of S-colon cancer and bil. liver metastases (up to 4.0cm).
• 2022-08-03 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O: AE: anorexia - staionary
  • P: Avastin 10 - 2 = 8 on 2022-08-03
• 2022-07-20 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O: AE: anorexia
• 2022-05-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O: AE: Gr 1 constipation -> diarrhea
• 2022-04-27 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O: AE Gr 1 constipation -> not improved
  • A/P:
    • Avastin 24 - 2 = 22
    • Already explain HTN, proteinuria, hollow organ perforation etc
    • Arrange Abd/Pelvis/Chest CT Q3M, next on 2022-05-24
• 2022-04-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O: AE Gr 1 constipation
  • Prescription
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID
    • Hepac Lock Flush (heparin sodium 100 USP units/mL 10mL) 10# ST IRRI (irrigation)
• 2022-03-31 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • O: Now on FOLFIRI, C1D1 on 2022-03-07
• 2022-03-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • S: Hx of sigmoid cancer s/p C/T, T3bN1aM1a, Stage IVA
• 2022-03-10 ~ 2022-03-10 POMR Hemato-Oncology
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sigmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA
    • Reflux esophagitis LA grade A
    • Gastric erosions, antrum and low body
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Constipation, unspecified
  • CC
    • anorexia, epigastric paresthesia, and tea color urine for days
  • Prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
• 2022-02-23 ~ 2022-03-10 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sigmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA
    • Reflux esophagitis LA grade A
    • Gastric erosions, antrum and low body
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Constipation, unspecified
  • CC
    • anorexia, epigastric paresthesia, and tea color urine for days
  • Present illness
    • This 74 year-old male patient has the histories of 1) HBV but loss follow-up, 2) inguinal hernia s/p operation, 3) upper GI bleeging s/p micro invasive surgery. He denied any allergey, and family history. He smoke 0.5 PPD for 60 years and no alcholism.
    • He had body weight lost 8 Kgs (60 to 52 Kgs) and severe anorexia in the past 3 months. He visited Postal Hospital for help. Hepatitis markers were checked and HBeAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HBe, Anti-HBc, Anti-HCV were all negative, and HBsAg 3048.14 IU/mL. Tumor maker was checked and showed AFP 3.9 ng/mL; CEA 1993 ng/mL; CA-199 555 ng/mL. Abdominal sonography was arranged on 2022/02/09 and revealed multiple liver tumors.
    • He transferred to our GI OPD for help. He sufferred from anorexia, epigastric paresthesia, and tea color urine for days. He denied chillness or fever, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, headache, chest tightness or pain, diarrhea or constipation, dysuria or frequency found. No TOCC history was noted. COVID19 rapid test showed Negative. Lab data showed no leukocytosis and normal AST, ALT, bilirubin, r-GT. Elevated ALP 122 U/L.
    • Under the impression of Liver tumor, R/O HCC or metastasis tumor, he was admitted to GI ward for cancer survey and further management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, Abdominal echo on 2022/02/24 showed parenchymal liver disease and liver tumors, bilateral lobes, r/o HCC or metastasis tumor.
    • Tumor maker was checked and showed 2022-02-25 AFP 3.6 ng/mL; CA199 592.71 U/mL; CEA 2204.47 ng/mL.
    • Abdominal CT on 2022/02/25 showed colon cancer with liver metastasis, T3 N1b M1a, Stage: IVA.
    • Colonoscopy on 2022/02/25 showed colon polyp, ascending colon, s/p hot snare polypectomy and EZ clip x2. (A), colon polyp, descending colon, s/p biopsy removal. (B), colon polyp, sigmoid colon, colon cancer, Paris classification 0-Isp,12mm, was noted at sigmoid colon, 30cm from AV, s/p biopsy*6. (C) and internal hemorrhoid. Colon, sigmoid colon, 30cm from AV, s/p biopsy showed Adenocarcinoma; IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
    • Chest CT on 2022/03/03 showed no evidence of pulmonary meta, diffuse centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs and liver metastasis.
    • Applying Major Illness on 2022/03/03. Port-A catheter insertion on 2022/03/04.
    • Chemotherapy with FOLFIRI(Campto 90mg/m2, L 400mg/m2, 5FU 400mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2)(C1D1) from 2022/03/07~2022/03/09.
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1pc iv PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting.
    • EGD on 2022/02/25 showed reflux esophagitis LA grade A, superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test, gastric erosions, antrum and low body, suspected gastric intestinal metaplasia, antrum, angle, and low body, s/p biopsy and deformed bulb.
    • Reflux esophagitis with Takepron 1# po QDAC.
    • Hepatitis markers were checked and HBeAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HBe, Anti-HBc, Anti-HCV were all negative, and HBsAg 3048.14 IU/mL.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B with Baraclude 0.5mg 1# po QDAC.
    • Sennoside 2# po HS for Constipation.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2022/03/10 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
• 2022-02-23 SOAP Gastroenterology
  • S
    • Loss 8 Kgs (60 to 52 Kgs) and anorexia in the past 3 months.
    • Metastatic lesions were found in the liver with sky high tumor markers at a LMC on 2022-02-08.
    • So, he was referred to our hospital for evaluation.
  • O
    • PE: No icteric sclera, soft abdomen, no leg pitting edema.
    • 2022-02-07 CEA: 1993 (<5).
    • 2022-02-07 Ca19-9: 555. (at a LMC).
    • 2022-02-09 Abdo sono: Multiple liver tumors. (at a LMC).

[consultation]

• 2024-04-23 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for redness, swelling of the feet, paronychia of right big toe for 2~3 days
  • A
    • CC: Nail lesions over right big toenail
    • Skin findings:
      • Periungual erythema and swelling with some pus discharge over right big toenail
      • Subungual hyperkeratosis, nail discoloration, nail dystrophy over toenails
    • Imp:
      • Acute paronychia (Right big toe) with chronic onychomycosis
    • Plan:
      • Keep systemic antibiotic use
      • Topical biomycin BID for right big toe nail lesions
      • Educated that the big toe of the right foot should not touch the water
      • Topical exelderm soln BID for other toenails
      • Arrange Derm OPD follow up after discharge
• 2024-02-03 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • This 76-year-old man patient is a case of Sgmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA under chemotherapy. He was admitted for chemotherapy with Erbitux plus FOLFIRI.
    • This time, he presented back wound with discharge for least 2 days. we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • Excision of the epidermal cyst can be done under local anesthesia in the afternoon of 2024/02/07 (Wed). Thanks.
• 2023-11-07 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Q
    • This 76-year-old man patient is a case of Sgmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI from 2022/03/07~2023/06/01(15 cycles) and Avastin from 2022/04/27~, progressive disease of liver tumor, palliative chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/06/19~. He was admitted for chemotherapy.
    • This time, he presented with fall down today, left back laceration was noted. we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • I will let the patient get into the OR for wound debridement and suture in the afternoon of 11/8. Thanks.
• 2023-08-31 Rehabilitation
  • Q
    • This 76-year-old man patient is a case of Sgmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI from 2022/03/07~2023/06/01(15 cycles) and Avastin from 2022/04/27~, progressive disease of liver tumor, palliative chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/06/19~. He was admitted for prepare chemotherapy.
    • This time, for bilateral lower limbs weakness with action remains unchanged. Now, for evaluate rehabilitation exercises. Thank you.
  • A
    • Due to deconditioning, we were consulted for bedside PT rehabilitation programs.
    • Premorbid status
      • Walk slowly ID; use walker sometimes indoor to walk faster / BADL ID
      • Sedentary lifestyle
    • Physical examination
      • 2023/08/31 14:17 T/P/R: 36.5’C / 85bpm / 18bpm BP:130/78mmHg
      • Body weight: 48.2
      • Consciousness: E4V5M6
      • Cognition: intact
      • Sphincter: urinary and stool continence
      • Muscle power:
        • RUE/RLE 4+/4
        • LUE/LLE 4+/4
      • Functional status: could walk to toilet slowly ID
      • BADL: under supervision
    • Assessment
      • Sgmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI from 2022/03/07 to 2023/06/01(15 cycles) and Avastin from 2022/04/27, progressive disease of liver tumor, palliative chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/06/19, with deconditioning
      • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
      • Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy
      • Hypertension
    • Plan
      • Rehabilitation programs: arrange bedside PT rehabilitation programs.
      • Goal: recondition; improve endurance and muscle strength; improve ambulation.
• 2023-07-17 Neurology
  • Q
    • for evaluation early dementia
    • This 76-year-old man, a patient of Sigmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA s/p chemotherapy with FOLFIRI from 2022/03/07~2023/06/01(15 cycles) and Avastin from 2022/04/27~, progressive disease of liver tumor, palliative chemotherapy with FOLFOX from 2023/06/19~. He was admitted for chemotherapy.
    • Because patients tend to forget things was found at home for days. We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • Assessment
      • Acute short-term memory decline for days, r/o secondary cause of cognitive decline
    • Suggestion
      • Arrange brain MRA with/without contrast to r/o brain metastasis or recent stroke
      • Check TSH, free T4, vitamin B12, folic acid, VDRL, cortisol (8AM), ACTH (8AM), ammonia.
• 2022-03-02 Hemato-Oncology
  • A
    • Impression:
      • Sigmoid colon cancer with liver metastases, at least cT3N1bM1a, stage IVA, patho: Adenocarcinoma. IHC stains: EGFR (+); PMS2 (+), MSH6 (+), MSH2(+), MLH1 (+).
    • Suggestion:
      • Already make appointment for family meeting in the morning on 2022-03-03
      • arrange chest CT with/without contrast r/o lung meta
      • consult CRS for operation evaluation
      • may add FOLFIRI +/- avastin
        
      • We wound like to take over this case, thanks for your consultation. If there is any problem, please feel free to let us known.
• 2022-03-02 Colorectal Surgery
  • A
    • S
      • This 74 year-old male patient was consulted CRS for colon cancer with liver metastases. he has the histories of 1) HBV but loss follow-up, 2) inguinal hernia s/p operation, 3) upper GI bleeging s/p micro invasive surgery. He denied any allergey, and family history.
      • He smoke 0.5 PPD for 60 years and no alcholism. He had body weight lost 8 Kgs (60 to 52 Kgs) and severe anorexia in the past 3 months.
      • He visited Postal Hospital for help. Hepatitis markers were checked and HBeAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HBe, Anti-HBc, Anti-HCV were all negative, and HBsAg 3048.14 IU/mL. Tumor maker was checked and showed AFP 3.9 ng/mL; CEA 1993 ng/mL ; CA-199 555 ng/mL. Abdominal sonography was arranged on 2022/02/09 and revealed multiple liver tumors. He transferred to our GI OPD for help. He sufferred from anorexia, epigastric paresthesia, and tea color urine for days. He denied chillness or fever, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, headache, chest tightness or pain, diarrhea or constipation, dysuria or frequency found. No TOCC history was noted. COVID19 rapid test showed Negative. Lab data showed no leukocytosis and normal AST, ALT, bilirubin, r-GT. Elevated ALP 122 U/L. Under the impression of Liver tumor, R/O HCC or metastasis tumor, he was admitted to GI ward for cancer survey and further management.
      • After admission, colonscopy was done and the pathlogy showed adenocarcinoma
      • Abdominal CT with contrast was done that showed colon cancer with liver metastasis, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA..
      • Abdomen: soft, no distended, no tenderness
      • pass stool(+)
    • A: S-colon cancer with multiple liver metastases, T3N1bM1a, stage IVA.
    • P:
      • We will discuss with the patient and his son this afternoon
      • Suggest chemotherapy with target therapy first, then re-evaluate for possible colectomy+/-liver surgery
      • Check RAS gene status
      • We would like to follow this patient

[chemoimmunotherapy]

• 2024-03-08 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr …………………………………….. + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-19 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 560mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-02 - cetuximab 500mg/m2 700mg 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 560mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-12 - ………………………… irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 560mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3200mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-26 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-12-07 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-11-13 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-16 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-22 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-04 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-09 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-24 - ………………………………….. oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-19 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 110mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-05 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-04-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-03-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-02-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-01-18 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-01-04 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-12-14 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-11-23 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 220mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-11-02 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-10-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-09-21 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-09-07 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-08-24 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-08-03 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-07-20 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-07-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-06-22 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 120mg/m2 175mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-06-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-05-25 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-05-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-04-27 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-04-13 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-04-01 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-03-18 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 100mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2022-03-07 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 90mg/m2 135mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-05-22

[Electrolyte Management and Tumor Marker Monitoring]

Electrolyte Balance:

• Hypokalemia (low potassium) and hypomagnesemia (low magnesium) are currently being effectively managed with appropriate supplementation (Const-K and MgSO4).

• 2024-05-21 K (Potassium) 3.1 mmol/L

  • 2024-05-21 Mg (Magnesium) 1.7 mg/dL

Tumor Marker Trend:

• The tumor marker CEA, which had been declining for several months, showed a slight increase in the past month. While it’s too early to determine if this is a new upward trend, close monitoring is recommended.
  • 2024-05-22 CEA 60.65 ng/mL
  • 2024-04-23 CEA 55.27 ng/mL
  • 2024-04-15 CEA 55.57 ng/mL
  • 2024-03-28 CEA 100.23 ng/mL
  • 2024-02-20 CEA 1531.85 ng/mL
  • 2024-01-12 CEA 2483.63 ng/mL

2024-03-29

[assessing chemotherapy timing with low ANC level]

The decreasing levels of both CEA and CA199 markers may suggest that the Erbitux + FOLFIRI regimen remains effective.

However, given that the ANC was 881/uL yesterday, administering chemotherapy immediately might not be advisable. It’s recommended to wait a few days for the G-CSF to take effect before considering further chemotherapy.

• 2024-03-28 CEA 100.23 ng/mL

• 2024-02-20 CEA 1531.85 ng/mL

• 2024-01-12 CEA 2483.63 ng/mL

• 2024-03-28 CA199 18.58 U/mL

• 2024-02-20 CA199 74.53 U/mL

• 2024-01-12 CA199 267.11 U/mL

• 2024-03-28 WBC 2.67 x10^3/uL

• 2024-03-28 Neutrophil 30.3 %

2024-02-20

After initiation of FOLFIRI regimen on 2024-01-12 from prior FOLFOX, both CEA as well as CA199 have dropped dramatically. Lab results other than these tumor markers were unremarkable. No drug discrepancies were noted.

• 2024-02-20 CEA 1531.85 ng/mL

• 2024-01-12 CEA 2483.63 ng/mL

• 2024-02-20 CA199 74.53 U/mL

• 2024-01-12 CA199 267.11 U/mL

2024-02-05

Given the rising CEA and CA199 levels in recent lab results and liver metastases progression identified on the abdominal CT scan dated 2024-01-12, the treatment was switched back to FOLFIRI from FOLFOX in Jan 2024, with the addition of cetuximab starting Feb 2024.

• 2024-01-12 CEA 2483.63 ng/mL

• 2023-12-08 CEA 1122.86 ng/mL

• 2023-11-08 CEA 703.93 ng/mL

• 2023-10-04 CEA 400.12 ng/mL

• 2024-01-12 CA199 267.11 U/mL

• 2023-12-08 CA199 198.46 U/mL

• 2023-11-08 CA199 88.48 U/mL

• 2023-10-04 CA199 34.70 U/mL

Other lab parameters, including blood cell counts, electrolytes, and liver and kidney functions, remained largely normal, presenting no contraindications to the commencement of the new chemotherapy session. The patient’s back wound has been evaluated by our plastic and reconstructive surgeon, recommending an excision of the epidermal cyst under local anesthesia scheduled for the afternoon of 2024-02-07 (Wednesday). No discrepancies in medication were noted.

2023-12-25

[tube feeding]

Potassium Supplementation Options:

• This hospital currently offers only one oral potassium supplement: Const-K 750mg extended-release tablets, providing 10 mEq of potassium per tablet.
• For patients requiring oral potassium but struggling to swallow the large Const-K tablets, crushing them into fine particles and mixing with water is permissible.

Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5mg):

• Since Dulcolax tablets have an enteric coating meant to dissolve in the intestine, splitting or crushing it is not recommended. Fortunately, Bisacodyl suppositories (10mg) offer a similar alternative with the same active ingredient. Additionally, the patient is currently taking Through (sennoside 12mg) twice daily at bedtime.

2023-12-08

[tube feeding]

Const-K 750mg, an extended-release tablet, delivers 10 mEq of potassium per tablet. It is the sole oral potassium supplement available in this hospital. In comparison, a single banana provides more potassium, approximately 2.2 mEq per inch or 0.9 mEq per cm. If injectable potassium supplementation is not preferred, the Const-K tablet can be crushed into fine particles for easier swallowing with water.

Dulcolax, containing bisacodyl 5mg, is an enteric-coated formulation and should not be split or ground. As an alternative, Bisadyl supp pills, which contain bisacodyl 10mg, can be used. Currently, the patient is also taking Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS.

2023-11-08

[tube feeding]

Tube feeding is available for all oral medications on the active drug list.

[reconciliation]

Based on the PharmaCloud and HIS5 documentation, there is no evidence of the patient attending any external medical facilities within the last 90 days, and within our institution, the patient’s consultations have been exclusively with the Hemato-Oncology department. A review of the patient’s medication records has not revealed any inconsistencies.

[evaluating A-FOLFIRI to A-FOLFOX switch through temporal CEA changes]

A CT scan dated 2023-10-16 showed stable disease in the sigmoid colon but indicated a mild progression of bilateral liver metastases, which aligns with the trend observed in CEA levels.

• The peak CEA level within this timeline is on 2023-06-19, at 497.14 ng/mL.

• After the chemotherapy regimen changed from A-FOLFIRI to A-FOLFOX on the same date (2023-06-19), the CEA levels decreased, reaching a low of 321.79 ng/mL by 2023-09-14, suggesting an initial response to the new treatment.

• However, there was an increase in the CEA level to 400.12 ng/mL by 2023-10-04, which could potentially indicate a worsening condition or resistance to the current therapy.

CEA lab readings:

• 2023-10-04 CEA 400.12 ng/mL
• 2023-09-14 CEA 321.79 ng/mL
• 2023-08-08 CEA 339.37 ng/mL
• 2023-07-05 CEA 419.60 ng/mL
• 2023-06-19 CEA 497.14 ng/mL
• 2023-05-16 CEA 409.91 ng/mL
• 2023-05-03 CEA 414.57 ng/mL
• 2023-04-11 CEA 337.63 ng/mL
• 2023-03-01 CEA 193.51 ng/mL
• 2023-02-11 CEA 213.84 ng/mL
• 2023-02-08 CEA 193.49 ng/mL

2023-10-16

According to PharmaCloud and HIS5 records, the patient has no records of visits to other hospitals in the past three months, nor are there any records from departments other than Hemato-Oncology at our hospital. No medication discrepancy issues were found.

2023-06-20

• Based on the information retrieved from the PharmaCloud database, the patient visited a local clinic for nausea and vomiting on 2023-06-09. The last chemotherapy treatment took place from 2023-06-01 to 2023-06-03. Delayed nausea and vomiting, a common side effect of chemotherapy, usually begins more than 24 hours after treatment and may continue for several days after completion of therapy. Please monitor to see if the nausea and vomiting resolves.
• During this hospitalization, the patient started a new regimen of FOLFOX (previously on FOLFIRI). As oxaliplatin is a new component for the patient, a patient education visit was conducted at approximately 15:00 on 2023-06-20. However, at the time of the visit, the patient was resting with his eyes closed. In order not to disturb the patient’s rest, the oxaliplatin medication guide including information on side effects, precautions, and pharmacy contact information was left on the bedside table for the patient to review upon awakening.

2023-06-02

• The patient had appointments at a local clinic for chronic pharyngitis on 2023-04-03 and 2023-05-02. The medications prescribed during these visits have now expired. No issues were identified during the medication reconciliation process, provided the patient no longer has symptoms of pharyngitis.

2023-05-08

On 2023-05-03, lab data showed essentially normal results except for an elevated tumor marker CEA. CEA initially decreased from 2204ng/mL on 2022-02-25 to 50ng/mL on 2022-10-12 after starting bevacizumab plus FOLFIRI treatment on 2022-03-07. However, during the course of treatment, the CEA level has then increased in an apparent trend and has reached 414ng/dL to date. During the same period, another tumor marker, CA199, has also increased, but at a slower rate. This might indicate that the disease has become more heterogeneous with increased resistance and/or that the current regimen may not be as effective as it was initially. Comparing the results of the two most recent CT scans (2023-05-05 and 2023-02-11), it is evident that the liver metastases are showing progressive disease.

• 2023-05-03 CEA 414.57 ng/mL
• 2023-04-11 CEA 337.63 ng/mL
• 2023-03-01 CEA 193.51 ng/mL
• 2023-02-11 CEA 213.84 ng/mL
• 2023-02-08 CEA 193.49 ng/mL
• 2022-11-02 CEA 78.00 ng/mL
• 2022-10-12 CEA 50.71 ng/mL
• 2022-09-21 CEA 52.31 ng/mL
• 2022-08-17 CEA 60.72 ng/mL
• 2022-07-20 CEA 94.15 ng/mL
• 2022-06-22 CEA 146.05 ng/mL
• 2022-06-08 CEA 176.80 ng/mL
• 2022-05-25 CEA 265.53 ng/mL
• 2022-05-11 CEA 419.31 ng/mL
• 2022-04-27 CEA 448.30 ng/mL
• 2022-04-01 CEA 1395.98 ng/mL
• 2022-02-25 CEA 2204.47 ng/mL
• 2023-05-03 CA199 21.68 U/mL
• 2023-04-11 CA199 18.12 U/mL
• 2023-03-01 CA199 16.28 U/mL
• 2023-02-11 CA199 20.05 U/mL
• 2023-02-08 CA199 14.93 U/mL
• 2022-11-02 CA199 10.66 U/mL
• 2022-10-12 CA199 12.81 U/mL
• 2022-09-21 CA199 10.02 U/mL
• 2022-08-17 CA199 10.98 U/mL
• 2022-07-20 CA199 11.93 U/mL
• 2022-06-22 CA199 12.26 U/mL
• 2022-06-08 CA199 15.92 U/mL
• 2022-05-25 CA199 19.70 U/mL
• 2022-05-11 CA199 33.04 U/mL
• 2022-04-27 CA199 36.93 U/mL
• 2022-04-01 CA199 131.87 U/mL
• 2022-02-25 CA199 592.71 U/mL

No medication reconciliation issues have been identified for this patient.

701119388

240522

[lab data]

• 2024-05-06 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
  
• 2024-05-06 Anti-HBc-Value 0.20 S/CO
  
• 2024-05-06 HBsAg Nonreactive
  
• 2024-05-06 HBsAg (Value) 0.45 S/CO
  
• 2024-05-06 Anti-HBs 65.80 mIU/mL
  
• 2024-05-06 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
  
• 2024-05-06 Anti-HCV Value 0.13 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-06, -04-15 CXR erect
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2024-04-11 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right bundle branch block
• 2024-03-27 MRI - pelvis
  • There is no focal lesion in the rectum, near anal verge.
• 2024-03-25 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication:
    • Anus, hemorrhoidectomy — squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild wall thickening of anus.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Mild wall thickening of anus c/w anal cancer (T1N0M0, I).
• 2024-03-19 Patho - hemorrhoids
  • Anus, hemorrhoidectomy — squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Section shows fragments of cutaneous-colonic junctional tissue with papillary and invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+), p40(+), and p16(+).

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-11 ~ 2024-04-19 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of anus, cT1N0M0, stage I
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
  • CC
    • For CCRT with 5-fu plus mitomycin
  • Present illness
    • This 65 years old female patient with medical history of hypertension and arrhythmia. She had squamous cell carcinoma, T1N0M0, stage I.
    • Tracing back the past history, she present to our CRS OPD with anal protruding mass, mild anal bleeding for a year. She visited our outpatient department for help. Digital rectal examination showed no blood over the gloves and no palpable mass in the distance of finger length. Anoscopy showed normal color stool, normal rectal mucosa, and prolapsed mixed hemorrhoids at right lateral with induration. After fully explaination, she was admitted for elective complete hemorrhoidectomy under impression of mixed hemorrhoids. s/p hemorrhoidectomy on 2024/03/19.    
    • This time, she admitted for CCRT with 5-fu plus mitomycin.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, HPV vaccine with garasil 0.5mg/syringe IM stat by self-payment on 2024/04/11. Consult GS for port-a insertion.
    • Kept OPD medication with candesartan 8mg/tab 0.5# hs, rosuvastatin 10mg/tab 1# hs.
    • CCRT with 5-Fu plus mitomycin (5-fu 1000mg/m2 x 4days, mitomycin 10mg/m2) since 2024/04/15 to 2024/04/19.
    • CT-simulation was arranged on 2024/04/16. Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the pelvis including bil. inguinal LNs. Then boost the anal tumor to 54 Gy/ 30 fx. RT will start around 2024/04/19 or 22. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/04/19 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorpahn 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# BID
    • Actein (acetylcysteine 200mg) 1# BID
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTIDAC if nausea or vomiting
    • Antica Syrup (orciprenaline, bromhexine, doxylamine) 10mL HS
• 2024-04-08 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • A/P
    • Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Conclusion,

Meeting Date: 2023-03-26 -

Reassess TNM stage using MRT (magnetic resonance tomography). - Proceed with CCRT (Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy).

• 2024-03-19 ~ 2024-03-20 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Fourth degree hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy on 2014/03/19
    • Hypertension
    • Arrhythmia
  • CC
    • anal protruding mass, mild anal bleeding for a year.
  • Present illness
    • This 65 years old female patient with medical history of hypertension and arrhythmia.
    • She suffered from anal protruding mass, mild anal bleeding for a year. She visited our outpatient department for help. Digital rectal examination showed no blood over the gloves and no palpable mass in the distance of finger length. Anoscopy showed normal color stool, normal rectal mucosa, and prolapsed mixed hemorrhoids at right lateral with induration. After fully explaination, she was admitted for elective complete hemorrhoidectomy under impression of mixed hemorrhoids. 
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This 65 years old female patient was a case of hemorrhoids. She admitted on 2024/03/19 and hemorrhoidectomy was performed on the days of admission.
    • The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication. The bowel function, urinary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable.
    • She was discharged on 2024/03/20 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID
    • Meitifen (diclofenac Na 75mg) 1# PRNQ12H
    • Trand (tranexamic acid 250mg) 1# BID
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# PRNQ12H (with Meitifen)
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) 1# BID TOPI
• 2023-06-19 SOAP Gastroenterology Li XianZhong
  • Prescription x3
    • Pariet (rabeprazole 20mg) 1# QDAC

[surgical operation]

• 2024-03-19
  • Op Method: Hemorrhoidectomy         
  • Finding: Prolasped hemorrhoids at 3,7,11 o’clock        

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-22 - mitomycin-C 10mg/m2 16mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-15 - mitomycin-C 10mg/m2 16mg NS 100mL 30min + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg D5W 500mL 24hr D1-4
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-05-22

[stable hypertension post-anal SCC surgery with no recent hyperglycemia evidence]

The stage I anal SCC was surgically treated on 2024-03-19, and the second session of mitomycin-C and 5-FU therapy began on 2024-05-22. The patient’s underlying hypertension has remained stable, as indicated by generally normal blood pressure readings, and there is no recent evidence of hyperglycemia. No medication discrepancies were found.

701493707

240522

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-30 CT - chest
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • lungs:
      • extensive ground glass opacity with bronchiectasis at RUL.
      • patchy consolidation, fine reticular opacities, and areas of faint ground glass opacity and bronchiectasis at RLL.
      • fine reticular opacities, areas of faint ground glass opacity and bronchiectasis at RML.
      • mild mixed ground glass opacity and consolidation in medial LLL.
    • small Lt pleural effusion. inhomgeneous density of moderate Rt pleural effusion. Rt apical pleural thickening.
    • s/p esophagectomy and partial gastrectomy and gastric tube reconstruction.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: no visible enlarged LN.
    • Visible abdomen: unremarkable of liver, spleen, both kidneys, adrenal glands, GB, and pancreas. s/p jejunostomy. no enlarged LN.
  • Impression:
    • post CCRT change in Rt lung and LLL.
    • exxudative Rt pleural effusion.
• 2024-04-17, -03-26, -02-29 CXR erect
  • Peri-bronchial wall thickening of the right lower lung zone is noted, which may be due to inflammatory process. Please correlate with clinical history and symptom.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
• 2024-02-04 CXR erect
  • Peri-bronchial wall thickening of the right and left lower lung zone is noted, which may be due to inflammatory process. Please correlate with clinical history and symptom.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion or thickening?
• 2024-01-22 Patho - gallbladder (benign lesion)
  • Gallbladder, laparoscopic cholecystectomy —- Chronic cholecystitis
  • Section(s) show(s) gallbladder mucosal tissue with invaginated sinus mucosa, marked chronic inflammation.
• 2024-01-18 SONO - abdomen
  • Suspected GB stones and sludge
• 2024-01-16 Esophagography
  • Esophagography revealed:
    • s/p esophagectomy + gastric tube reconstruction.
    • Dilatation with some contrast stasis in reconstructed gastric tube.
    • A few contrast medium passaged from reconstructed gastric tube to duodenum.
  • Impression
    • Post-OP change
    • No contrast leakage
    • Some contrast stasis in reconstructed gastric tube
• 2024-01-16 KUB
  • a drain over Rt lower abdomen, jejunostomy
• 2024-01-15 CXR erect
  • regression of Rt pleural effusion replaced with air s/p pigtail drain placement
  • Port-A catheter inserted into cavo-atrial junction via left subclavian vein.
  • s/p esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction.
• 2024-01-08 SONO - chest
  • right side small amount of pleural effusion, pig-tail drainage via right 7th ICS posterior mid-axillary line was performed and milk-like fluid was drained out smoothly.
• 2024-01-07 CT - abdomen
  • S/P operation. Right pleural effusion. GGO at right lung.
• 2023-11-28 Patho - esophagus subtotal/total resection
  • Diagnosis
    • Esophagus, middle to lower third, VATS esophagectomy —- Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, s/p CCRT
      • Stomach, cardia, partial gastrectomy —- Negative for malignancy
      • Azygos vein, right, excision —- Negative for malignancy
    • Resection margin: Negative for malignancy; proximal cutend of esophagus: Negative for malignancy
      • Lymph node, upper paraesophageal, specimen 1, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
        
      • Lymph node, middle paraesophageal, specimen 1, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/0)
        
      • Lymph node, lower paraesophageal, specimen 1, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
      • Lymph node, peri-gastric, specimen 1, dissection — Negative for malignancy (0/4)
      • Lymph node, right, group 2+4, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/11)
      • Lymph node, left, group 5, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/5)
      • Lymph node, right, group 7, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/4)
        
      • Lymph node, left, group 2+4, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/2)
        
      • Lymph node, right, upper paraesophageal, dissection —- Negative for malignancy (0/1)
      • Lymph node, left, neck, level IV, dissection —- Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (4/5)
      • AJCC 8 th edition pT N M Pathology stage: ypStage IVB, ypT1bN0M1
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure: VATS esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction;
    • Size:
      • Esophagus: 9.5 cm in length with a portion of gastric tissue measuring 3.3 cm in length.
        
      • Azygos vein: 1.2 x 0.7 cm
      • Left level IV neck lymph node: measuring up to 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm
    • Tumor Site: Middle to lower esophagus,
      
    • Relationship of Tumor to Esophagogastric Junction: Tumor is entirely located within the tubular esophagus and does not involve the esophagogastric junction
    • Tumor Size: Grossly, an ulcer, measuring 2.4 x 1.1 cm, is seen. Microscopically, 2 foci, measuring 0.2 x 0.15 cm and 0.15 x 0.05 cm, are seen.
      
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1-2: Distal gastric resection margin; A3: esophagus; A4: EG junction; A5: stomach; A6-11: tumor; A12: lymph node, upper paraesophageal; A13: lymph node, middle paraesophageal; A14: lymph node, lower paraesophageal; A15: lymph node, perigastric; B: proximal cutend of esophagus; C1-2: lymph node, right group 2+4; D: lymph node, left group 5; E: lymph node, right group 7; F: lymph node, left group 2+4; G: lymph node, right upper paraesophageal; H: azygos vein; I1-2: lymph node, left level IV neck.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type: Squamous cell carcinoma, s/p CCRT; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(+) and p40(+).
    • Histologic Grade: G2: Moderately differentiated
    • Tumor Extension: Tumor invades the submucosa
    • Margins: All margins are uninvolved by invasive carcinoma, dysplasia, and intestinal metaplasia
      • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (millimeters or centimeters): 4 mm, Specify closest margin: circumferential
      • Proximal resection margin: 4.8 cm
      • Distal resection margin: 5.6 cm
    • Treatment Effect: Present, Single cells or rare small groups of cancer cells (near complete response, score 1)
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: Not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes: please see diagnosis
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      
    • TNM Descriptors: y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT): pT1b: Tumor invades the submucosa
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN): pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case)
      • pM1: Distant metastasis, Specify site(s), if known: left level IV neck lymph node; The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(+) and p40(+).
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: NO extracapsular spread (ECS) is seen in metastatic lymph nodes.
• 2023-11-17 PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the lower portion of the esophagus and in some left left supraclavicular lymph nodes, compatible with residual esophageal malignancy and residual metastatic lymph nodes.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a right precarinal lymph node, in the proxomal portion of the esophagus and EG junction. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and around the Port-A line. Inflammation is more likely.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the upper and lower lobes of bilateral lungs and in the bone marrow of bilateral femurs. Post treatment related pneumonitis and bone marrow hyperplasia may show this picture.
• 2023-11-17 Spirometry:
  • Normal baseline study without significant bronchodilator response
    • Lung volume: Normal SVC, TLC, RV and RV/TLC, no air-trapping
    • Mild decrease DLco and increase airway resistance
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal ventilation without bronchodilator response or air-trapping
    • Mild decrease DLco and increase airway resistance
• 2023-11-16 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • A. Stomach, GC side of body, biopsy (A) — Chronic gastritis, H pylori NOT present
  • B. Stomach, GC side of body, biopsy (B) — Hyperplastic polyp
• 2023-11-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/08/14, the previous lesions of increased radioactivity at bilateral S-I joints are more evident, and the nature is to be determined. Please correlate with other clinical findings and follow up bone scan in 3 months for further evaluation.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, mandible, some T- and L-spine, L5-S junction, bilateral shoulders, hips, and knees.
• 2023-11-14 MRI - brain
  • Known a case of esophageal cancer. No evidence of brain metastasis.
  • One old lacuna infarct over left putamen.
• 2023-11-13 CT - chest
  • Indication: esophageal cancer, restaging
  • Comparison made with CT on 2023/08/16
    • Lungs: patchy consolidations and ground-glass opacities at RLL.
      • several patchy ground-glass opacities at RUL and LLL.
      • subpleural lines at both lower lobes.
    • Mediastinum and hila: interval decrease in size an enhancing submucosal mass at posterior wall of lower third of thoracic esopahgus. decrease in szie of multiple small LNs in visceral space.
      • the vascular markings and great vessels in the hila and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: interval decrease in size and number of discrete enlarged LNs at left supraclavicular fossa and posterior triangle of the lower neck.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: significant decrease in size of an enlarged lymph node at retroperitoneum (behind the neck of thepancreas aand anterior diaphgramtic crura) and at upper para-aortic region.
      • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys. bile ducts: No dilatation.Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
  • Impression:
    • L/3 esophageal cancer T2N3, in regression as compared with previous chest CT on 2023/08/16,
    • post treatment related pneumonitis in RLL, LLL, and RUL.
• 2023-11-13 Exercise Cardiopulmonary Function Test
  • Conclusion
    • low exercise capacity ( VO2max 43%, WR 69%) ( normal VO2max > 85%)
    • spirometry: normal (FVC 102%, FEV1 108% )
      
    • respiratory muscle strength: normal ( MIP 89%, MEP 73%)
    • Breathing reserve normal
    • Desaturation during exercise: nil
    • cardiac response (LCWI) during exercise: low response during exercise
    • HR response during exercise: high slope during exercise
    • work efficiency: low
    • anaerobic threshold: low
    • oxygen pulse: low
    • BP response: normal response during exercise
    • EKG: nonspecific findings
      
    • Health-related quality of life (HRQL), CAT= 18, poor (>10 indicates poor HRQL), cough 3, sputum 3, dyspnea 3
  • Impression:
    • Deconditioning with low exercise capacity
    • Poor Health-related quality of life (HRQL), CAT= 18
    • Poor cardiac response and rapid HR response during exercise
  • suggestion:
    • treat underlying disease and symptoms
      
    • perform limbs exercise training
    • survey rapid HR response, such as drug or thyroid function and etc
    • for low cardiac response, suggest adequate fluid intake to keep adequate preload, may Survey cardiac function such as cardiac echo
• 2023-10-18 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings:
    • smooth NPx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, edematous change of bilateral arytenoid mucosa, sticky saliva
  • Conclusion:
    • edematous change of bilateral arytenoid mucosa, sticky saliva
• 2023-08-19 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • PTA Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 18 dB HL; LE 23 dB HL.
    • RE WNL.
    • LE normal to moderate SNHL.
• 2023-08-17 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Labeled as “middle esophagus”, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Section shows squamous cell carcinoma.
• 2023-08-16 Patho - esophageal biopsy
  • Esophagus, 25-30 cm below incisor, biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, it shows squamous cell carcinoma consisting of non-keratinized epidermoid neoplastic nests in downward infitrating growth fasion. The tumor cells have eosinophilic cytoplasm, pleomorhic round nuclei and nuclear hyperchromasia.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals P40(+), P63(+), CK(+), CEA(-).
• 2023-08-16 CT - chest
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Findings
    • Lungs: normal appearance of bilateral lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: an enhancing submucosal mass (11mm thick, 30mm in length) at posterior wall of lower third of thoracic esopahgus, causing luminal narrowing and no adjacent structures invasion. a small periesophageal LN is foundmultiple small LNs in visceral space. the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: unremarkable.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: multiple discrete enlarged LNs at left supraclavicular fossa and posterior triangle of the lower neck.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • an enlarged lymph node at retroperitoneum, behind the neck of thepancreas aand anterior diaphgramtic crura. several enlarged LNs at upper para-aortic region.
      • unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
      • bile ducts: No dilatation.
      • Mild atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression: L/3 esophageal cancer T2N3Mx(E1)

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription x3
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# QD
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
• 2023-09-12 SOAP Dermatology Zhou WeiTing
  • S: severe itchy papules and plaques erupition over trunk after medication.
  • O:
    • 1. urticaria/angioedema type
    • 2. maculopapular type
    • 3. urticaria-purpura type
         
    • 4. erythema multiforme SJS/TEM
    • 5. fixed drug eruption or AGEP rapid onset type
    • 6. drug hypersensitivity syndrome as DRESS
    • 7. lichenoid chronic progressive type
    • Suspect related medication: chemotherapy.
  • Plan:
    • education about drug side effec and explain
    • strongly suggested OPD f/u
  • Prescription
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 2# PRNQD
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID
    • Sinpharderm Cream (urea) QN TOPI
    • Topsym Cream (0.05% fluocinonide) BID EXT
• 2023-09-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Conclusion of Multidisciplinary Cancer Team Meeting, Meeting Date: 2023-08-22
    • L/3 Esophageal cancer SCC, cT2N3M0, stage IVA.
    • Initially, concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) will be administered, followed by an evaluation to determine whether surgery is feasible.
• 2023-09-01 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wan YuNong
  • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. SCFs, whole esopahgus, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the gross tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx.
• 2023-08-13 ~ 2023-08-30 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Middle third of thoracic esophagus squamous cell carcinoma with multiple enlarged lymph node, cT2N3M0, stage IVA
    • Eczema herpeticum
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent, Anti-HBc: reactive
    • Insomnia
    • Intertrigo friction wound with tinea infestation
  • CC
    • PET showed L/3 esophageal tumor in 2023/08. The patient suffer from chocking easily for 2-3 years.
  • Present illness
    • This 56-year-old man, had past history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia under controlled.
    • According to his statement, he noticed a small nodule at his left neck about 2 years ago, the tumor keep existing and got bigger, so he went to pohai hospital for examination, where biopsy was done, and the result showed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Then he was done PET showed L/3 esophageal tumor in 2023/08. He had suffered from chocking easily for 2-3 years, without dysphagia or body weight loss or other discomfort.
    • There was no exacerbating factor and no relieving factor notes. Left neck mass had also been noted for 2-3 years. There was no vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, epigastric pain, body weight loss, easy choking, dysphonia, hoarseness, chest pain, dyspnea, or hemoptysis. The patient denied trauma or esophageal injury history.
    • He visited our chest surgery out-patient department for cancer restaging and evaluation of surgical treatment. Physical examination showed clear breathing sound, regular heart beats, and soft abdomen with no tenderness. There was one mass with irregular margin over left neck with tenderness, not mobile, hard. Then he was admitted for cancer restaging under the impression of lower third esophageal cancer.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he was done Brain MRI and abdominal echogram showed no metastasis, PES showed Esophageal tumor, 25-30 cm from incisor, M/3 of esophagus s/p Bx complicated with intra-luminal narrowing on 2023/08/15, chest CT showed L/3 esophageal cancer on 2023/08/16, EUS showed Esophageal tumor, probably submucosal lesion, middle esophagus, status post biopsy Para-esophageal lymphadenopathy, T3N3M0 on 2023/08/17. Arrange on Port-A catheter implantation on 2023/8/21.
    • Due to esophaheal cancer T3N3M0, consult Hematology Oncology and Radiology for arrange CCRT then tranferred to hematology oncology ward for future treatment on 2023/8/18. Before chemotherapy survey, PTA on 2023/08/19 showed Reliability FAIR, Average RE 18 dB HL; LE 23 dB HL, RE WNL, LE normal to moderate SNHL. 24hrs CCr. on 2023/08/19 showed 70.1mL/min.
    • Tramacet 37.5 & 325mg/tab 1# PO Q12H, Limadol 100mg/2mL/amp 50mg IVD PRNQ6H for pain control.
    • CT-simulation on 2023/08/22(+). Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. SCFs, whole esopahgus, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area. Then boost the gross tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT start on 2023/08/25.
    • He received radiochemotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 75mg/m2 D1, 5-Fu 1000mg D1-D4, (MgSO4 1amp and Lasix 1amp after Cisplatin)) from 2023/08/25~2023/08/29 smoothly. Adequate IVF was given.
    • For chemotherapy, Vemlidy 25 mg/tab 1# PO QD was given for Anti-HBc: reactive. Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1amp IVD PRNQ6H was given for nausea and vomiting. Hypertension was treated with Sevikar F.C. 5 & 20mg/tab 1# PO QD. Hyperlipidemia with Zulitor F.C 4mg/tab 0.5# PO QN, Bokey 100mg/cap 1# PO QD. Insomnia with Alpraline 0.5mg/tab 1# PO PRNHS if insomnia. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/08/30 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Zalain Cream (sertaconazole nitrate 2%) BID TOPI (over large area of peripheral annular lesions)
    • Mycomb (nystatin, neomycin, gramicidin, triamcinolone) PRNBID TOPI (if itchy)
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Siliverzine (silver sulfadiazine) BID EXT (over maceration wound)
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 1# QD
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# QD
    • Zyprexa (olanzapine 5mg) 1# PRNHS
• 2023-09-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia Hexiong
  • O: Multi-disciplinary Cancer Team Meeting Conclusion, Meeting Date: 2023-08-22
    • L/3 Esophageal cancer SCC, cT2N3M0, stage IVA.
    • Plan to start with CCRT then assess the possibility for surgery.

[consultation]

• 2024-01-19 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Chen JiaHui
  • Q
    • He try to have oil-free diet since 2024/01/12. But abdominal pain and nausea, vomit was noted after meal. So he didn’t eat anymore.
    • We follow up KUB and esophagography revealed no esophageal obstruction or ileus. But nausea and vomiting was not improved.
    • Follow up abdominal echogram revealed Suspected GB stones and sludge on 2024/01/18.
    • Thus we need your professional evaluation and suggestion. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • S: The patient suffered from abdominal pain and nausea and vomting since 20240107. Due to suspected GB stones with acute cholecystitis, surgical evaluation is consulted.
    • O: vital signs: BP:178/102; HR:107; BT:36.7’C; RR:17; SpO2:96%
      • abdomen: old surgical scar 15 cm over upper midldine, feeding jejunostomy over L’t abdomen, soft, ovoid, decrease bowel sound, mild RUQ tenderness, no Murphy’s sign
        
      • lab data: see chart
        
      • Abdominal sonography: gall stones and sludged
    • A: Gall stones with acute cholecystitis
    • P: SDM
      • If he agrees with surgical treatment, emergent LC is suggested.
        
      • If not, NPO, adequate hydration, antibiotics treatment, & closely observation is suggested.
• 2024-01-17 Gastroenterology Cai PeiZhan
  • Q
    • This 57-year-old man has middle third of esophagus squamous cell carcinoma with multiple enlarged lymph node, ypT1bN0M1, ypStage IVB status post 3D VATS esophagectomy, gastric tube reconstruction and left neck lymph node dissection on 2023/11/27.
    • According to his statement, he suffer from vomit and severe abdominal pain for 4 days. Orthopnea and dyspnea was also associated with chest tightness. He went to our emergency department for help. His chest film showed right pleural effusion. Under the impression of right pleural effusion, the patient was admitted for further evaluation and management.    
    • After admission, chest echogram was preformed and right pigtail catheter was inserted on 2024/01/08. Chylous fluid was drained. NPO with PPN support was prescribed. He try to have clear liquid since 2024/01/10.
    • Due to right pigtail drain become clean serosanguinous fluid. He try to have oil-free diet since 2024/01/12. But abdominal pain and nausea, vomit was noted after meal. So he didn’t eat anymore.
    • We follow up KUB and esophagography revealed no esophageal obstruction or ileus. He had bowel gas and stool passed.
    • Imperan and Novamin were used. But nausea and vomiting was not improved. Thus we need your professional evaluation and suggestion. Thank you very much.
  • A
    • the patient with history of esophagus cancer, s/p CCRT. However, due to persistent nausea, and abdominal pain, we are consulted.
      • conscious: clear
      • chest: smooth with right chest pigtail
      • abdomen: right abdominal tenderness, soft
    • Lab
      • 2024-01-15 ALT 27 U/L
        
      • 2024-01-15 AST 23 U/L
        
      • 2024-01-15 K (Potassium) 3.8 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-01-15 Ca (Calcium) 2.35 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-01-15 Albumin (BCG) 3.4 g/dL
        
      • 2024-01-15 HGB 12.1 g/dL
        
      • 2024-01-15 PLT 243 *10^3/uL
        
    • 2024/01/07 abdominal CT IMP: S/P operation. Right pleural effusion. GGO at right lung.
    • 2024/01/16 KUB
      • a drain over Rt lower abdomen, jejunostomy
      • No abnormal small bowel and colonic gas pattern.
      • The size & contour of kidneys,spleen,liver, & psoas shadows, properitoneal & pelvis fat lines are unremarkable.
    • 2024/01/16 ESOPHAGRAPHY
      • Post-OP change
      • No contrast leakage
      • Some contrast stasis in reconstructed gastric tube
    • impression
      • nausea with abodminal tenderness
    • suggestion
      • Give medication with gascon and prokinetic agent such as mosapride or domperidone; keep PPI
      • Give medication such as sennoside (BID), dulcolax (ST and QD), EVAC to keep stool passage if constipation improve, taper these medication
      • Follow up KUB to see if symptoms improved
      • Correct hypoalbuminemia to improve bowel edema.
      • Arrange abdominal echo
• 2023-09-28 Dermatology Zhou WeiTing
  • Q
    • This 65-year-old man patient is a case of Middle third of thoracic esophagus squamous cell carcinoma with multiple enlarged lymph node, cT2N3M0, stage IVA s/p concurrent chemoradiotherapy with PF (Cisplatin 75mg/m2, 5-Fu 1000mg) from 2023/08/25~. He was admitted for CCRT with PF (C2) from 2023/09/26~2023/09/30.
    • This time, for bilateral foot skin redness rash with itch. Now, for evaluate bilateral foot skin redness rash with itch therapy. Thank you.
  • A
    • Under the impression of
      • tinea cruris et intertrigo over genital area
      • alleregic dermatitis over bilstera lower limbs.
    • The following suggestion:
      • Exelderm cream 1 tubetopical bid use over genital area and Topysm cream 1 tube topical bid use over bilateral thigh.
        
      • consider Ketotifen and Allegra 1# bid po use first.
      • If still poor response, consider compresolone 2# PRNQD po use for 5 days.
• 2023-08-29 Dermatology Zhou WeiTing
  • Q
    • The patient is an 56-year-old male with a history of Middle third of thoracic esophagus squamous cell carcinoma with multiple enlarged lymph node, cT2N3M0, stage IVA
    • He presented with itch and skin rash at bilateral inguinal for few days, under Mycomb, no improving. We need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • The patient had sufferred from firctional excoriative wound with fuluremt dischagre and annular lesion with active borders on the gerion.
      
    • Under the impression of intertrigo fricitonal wound with tinea infestation.
    • The following sugeetion:
      • Sliverzine cream 1 tube topical bid use over maceration wound first.
      • Zalaine cream 1 tube topical bid use over large area of peripheral annular lesions.
        • If itchy or other symptoms, maintain Mycomb cream 1 tube topical PRN use over these lesions.
• 2023-08-18 Radiation Oncology
  • Q (same as 2023-08-17 HemaOnco)
  • A
    • Biopsy at LuoDong BoAi H. showed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma.
    • If the pathology report showed submucosal SCC, neoadjuvant CCRT is indicated. CT-simulation will be arranged on 8/22.
    • Plan to deliver 45 Gy/ 25 fx to the bil. SCFs, whole esopahgus, and adjacent lymphatic drainage area.
    • Then boost the gross tumor and LAPs to 50.4 Gy/ 28 fx. RT will start around 8/24 or 25. Thank you very much.
• 2023-08-17 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • This 56-year-old man. He noticed a small nodule at his left neck about 2 years ago, biopsy showed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Then he was done PET showed L/3 esophageal tumor in 2023/08. He visited our CS OPD and admission for cancer staging.
    • He was done EUS on 8/17 showed Esophageal tumor, probably submucosal lesion, middle esophagus, Para-esophageal lymphadenopathy, T3N3M0.
    • We would like to consult for arrange CCRT. Thank you. Sincerely request your help to evaluate and manage this patient.
  • A
    • This 56 year old man is a case of nodal positive esophageal SCC. We are consulted for CCRT.
    • Please check Anti HBc, Anti HBs, HBsAg, Anti HCV, 24 urine CCr. Audiometry. We will discuss with patient about CCRT with PF and take over this case.
    • Please arrange port A insertion and book 11A ward.
• 2023-08-14 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • This 56-year-old male was admitted for further examination due to esopheal tumor was noted.
    • According to the patient, he noticed a small nodule at his left neck about 2 years ago, but he didn’t mild it. But the tumor keep existing, so he went to OPD for eamination, where biopsy was done, and the result showed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. PET showed L/3 esophageal tumor in 2023/08. The patient stated that he had mild dysphagia and sometimes choking.
    • So, this time, he was admitted for esophageal tumor further exmination.
      • 8/14 WBBS
      • 8/15 09:00 chest CT + 12:40 Brain MRI
      • 8/16 09:30 CPET
      • 8/17 EUS + abdominal sona
    • We would like to consult for arrange EUS and abdominal sona on 8/17.
  • A
    • 56M
    • Phx: HTN under medication, Old CVA.
    • S+O:
      • Mild dysphagia and sometimes choking
      • Left neck palpable mass
      • The patient said he had EGD 2 years ago at other hospital.
      • Biopsy at left neck mass showed metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (other hospital)
    • A: Suspicious lower esophageal SCC
    • P:
      • Please arrange EGD before EUS examination
      • EUS for esophageal SCC staging already arrange on 8/17
      • Please prescribe J CROWS Lugols solution (self-paid TWD 1500) and bring it to the exam room.

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-21 - NS 500mL 2hr D1 (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr D1 (after cisplatin) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1400mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250ml + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-04-18 - NS 500mL 2hr D1 (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr D1 (after cisplatin) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250ml + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-03-26 - NS 500mL 2hr D1 (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr D1 (after cisplatin) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250ml + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-02-29 - NS 500mL 2hr D1 (before cisplatin) + cisplatin 35mg/m2 50mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + NS 500mL 2hr D1 (after cisplatin) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-2 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250ml + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-09-26 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1500mg NS 500mL 24hr D2-4 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-25 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 130mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr D2 (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min D2 (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1800mg NS 500mL 24hr D2-4 (PF CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-04-19

[tracking scc reductions under current treatment]

SCC level is decreasing, which may indicate disease response to current therapy. No medication discrepancy detected.

• 2024-04-18 SCC 2.10 ng/mL
  
• 2024-04-12 SCC (NM) 3.85 ng/mL
  
• 2024-03-15 SCC (NM) 4.46 ng/mL
  
• 2024-02-23 SCC (NM) 4.41 ng/mL

2024-03-27

[Salagen therapy: from BID to TID for better efficacy]

Salagen (pilocarpine) can be used to treat dry mouth associated with head and neck cancer, starting at 5 mg TID. The dose can be adjusted based on how well it’s tolerated and its effectiveness, with a typical daily range between 15 and 30 mg, and no single dose exceeding 10 mg.

If the current prescription of 5 mg BID doesn’t yield the expected results, increasing the frequency to TID could be considered.

Note: Evoxac (cevimeline) can be used to treat xerostomia (associated with Sjögren disease)

2024-03-01

[prior dermatological reaction to PF regimen: close monitoring for skin changes]

The PF regimen was re-administered for CCRT on 2024-02-29. It is noteworthy that the patient experienced dermatological adverse reactions when the same regimen was used in 2023-08 to 2023-09. Therefore, it is advisable to closely monitor the patient for any signs of skin changes following the current administration.

2023-09-27

[reconciliation]

The patient consistently refills his repeat prescription from LuoDong BoAi Hospital for Bokey (aspirin), Sevikar (amlodipine, olmesartan), and Livalo (pitavastatin). These drugs are currently being used with no discrepancies identified.

[dermatologic adverse reactions (5-FU)]

HIS5 records indicate that the patient visited our dermatologist on 2023-09-12 for suspected chemotherapy-related dermatopathy.

It has been reported that fluorouracil (administered initially on 2023-08-26 at a dose of 1800mg for 3 days) is associated with various dermatologic side effects, including alopecia, nail changes (including nail loss), dermatitis, hyperpigmentation (around veins), maculopapular rash (pruritic), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, skin fissures, skin photosensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and xeroderma. Since the second dose was administered on 2023-09-27 at a lower dose of 1500mg for 3 days, it is advisable to monitor the patient closely for any recurrence of dermatopathy.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-12 CT - chest
  • Indication: Endometroid adenocarcinoma, FIGO grade 2, of the uterine endometrium, AJCC 8th edition pathology stage:pT3aN0(cM0); FIGO stage IIIA, s/p laparotomy gynecologic oncology staging surgery (ATH + BSO + infracolic omentectomy + BPLND), with vaginal stump recurrence, and lung metastases.
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Right upper lobe soft tissue nodule measuring 2.68cm is found. (Se301 Im31). In comparison with CT dated on 2023-11-07, the lesion enlarged markedly. Another nodule at left upper lobe measuring 0.3cm is noted. (Se202 Im73).
    • Another nodule at left upper lobe measuring
  • Imp:
    • Metastatic nodules at right upper lobe and left upper lobe. The right upper lobe nodule enlarged.
• 2024-01-10 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Left atrial enlargement
  • Borderline ECG
• 2024-01-10 CXR supine
  • There are few nodular opacities projecting in both lung that are c/w lung metastases after correlate with CT.
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Enlargement of cardiac silhouette.
• 2023-11-17 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with 1st degree A-V block
• 2023-11-14 Ocular Fundus Photography
  • Left - NPDR, moderate
  • Right - NDR
• 2023-11-07 CT - chest
  • Findings: Comparison was made with CT on 2023/07/29
    • Lungs: interval increase number and size of nodules of variable sizes in both upper lobes (up to 10mm at RUL) due to metastases as compared with previous chest CT on 2023-07-29
    • Mediastinum and hila: a well-defined soft-tissue nodule at left prevascular space, at the level of thoracic inlet 9srs/img11/8.
      • extensive coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Pleura: trace Lt-sided effusion .
    • Visible abdominal contents: Hyperplasia of bilateral adrenal glands.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • endometrial ca of uterus with lung metastasis.
    • enlarged left thyroid lobe or metastatic LAP in thoracic inlet of upper mediastinum.
    • extensive 3V-CAD.
• 2023-10-11 CT - abdomen
  • 2023/07/24 Endometroid adenocarcinoma, pT3aN0(if cM0); stage IIIA
    • vaginal bleeding. she did not have R/T or C/T
  • Findings:
    • There are three kissing soft tissue masses in the uterine fossa, the largest one measuring 4.7 cm in size (the largest dimension), that may be recurrent adenocarcinomas.
    • There are two kissing small soft tissue nodules in left adnexa that may be metastatic nodes.
    • There is a cystic-like lesion 3.4 cm in the cul-de-sac that also may be recurrent tumor.
    • There is a cystic lesion in right adnexa, 4.3 cm in size (the largest dimension), that may be lymphocele.
      • The differential diagnosis includes recurrent tumor.
    • Hyperplasia of bilateral adrenal gland are noted.
  • Impression:
    • There are three kissing soft tissue masses in the uterine fossa, the largest one measuring 4.7 cm in size (the largest dimension), that may be recurrent adenocarcinomas.
• 2023-08-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (122 - 34) / 122 = 72.13%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 72
  • Conclusion:
    • Concentric LV hypertrophy and mild RV hypertrophy with Gr I LV diastolic dysfunction and impaired RV relaxation.
    • Normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Mild aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Prominent epicardial and pericardial fat.
• 2023-08-02 SONO - vein
  • No evidence of DVT, bilateral lower legs
  • Right CFV trivial reflux
  • Right LSV trivial reflux, involved right sphenofemoral junction (SFJ) with proximal GSV 0.8 cm,
  • Right low leg soft tissue mild edema.
• 2023-07-29 CTA - chest
  • Right upper lobe tiny nodule. 0.3cm
  • Pulmonary embolism is found at branching pulmonary artery over left side. (Se305 IM24).
  • Cardiomegaly and Calcified coronary arteries is found.
• 2023-07-24 Patho - uterus (with or without SO) neoplastic
  • Diagnosis:
    • Uterus, endometrium, staging surgery — Endometroid adenocarcinoma, FIGO grade 2
    • Uterus, myometrium, staging surgery — Tumor involving srosa and > 1/2 myometrial thickness. Intramural leiomyoma
    • Cervix, staging surgery — Tumor involving cervical stromal connective tissue
    • Ovary, bilateral, staging surgery — Negative for malignancy
    • Fallopain tube, bilateral, staging surgery — Negative for malignancy
    • Omentum, staging surgery — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, left iliac, dissection — Negative for malignancy
      
    • Lymph node, left obturator, dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right iliac, dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • Lymph node, right obturator, dissection — Negative for malignancy
      
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage:pT3aN0 (if cM0); FIGO stage IIIA
  • Gross description:
    • Procedure (select all that apply)
      • laparotomy gynecologic oncology staging surgery (ATH + BSO + infracolic omentectomy + BPLND)    
      • Note: For information about lymph node sampling, please refer to the Regional Lymph Nod section.
    • Tumor Site (select all that apply)
      • Endometrium
    • Tumor Size:
      • Greatest dimension: 6 cm
      • Additional dimensions (centimeters): 5 x 1.5 cm
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:A1-2: left ilia LN, B1-2:left obturator LN, C1-2: right iliac LN,D1-2:right obturator LN, E1-2:right adnexae, E3-4:left adnexae, E5:cervix and margin, E6-9:tumor, E10:myoma, F:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type:Endometrioid carcinoma with focal squamous differentiation
    • Histologic Grade: (required only if applicable) FIGO grade 2 (low-grade)
    • Myometrial Invasion: present (>= 1/2 whole thickness)
    • Uterine Serosa Involvement: Present
    • Cervical Stromal Involvement: Present
    • Other Tissue/ Organ Involvement (select all that apply): Not identified
    • Margins (required only if cervix and/or parametrium/paracervix is involved by carcinoma)
      • Ectocervical/Vaginal Cuff Margin: Free ( 8 mm of closest margin distance)
      • Parametrial/Paracervical Margin: Free
        
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: Present
    • Regional Lymph Nodes:
      • Right Pelvic Node: 0 / 9
      • Left Pelvic Node: 0 / 6
      • Para-aortic Node: Not included
    • Greatest dimension of largest nodal metastatic deposit (required only if macrometastasis or micrometastasis present): Not applicable
    • Isolated tumor cells (0.2 mm or less and not more than 200 cells) (required only in the absence of macrometastasis or micrometastasis in other lymph nodes): Absent
      • Note: Number of lymph nodes with macrometastasis, lymph nodes with micrometastasis, and lymph nodes with isolated tumor cells may be reported separately but this is not mandatory.
    • Additional Pathologic Findings: None identified
    • Immunostain — p16 (focal patchy+, 30%), p53: wild-type, Napsian A (-).
• 2023-07-12 MRI - pelvis
  • Clinical history: 62 y/o female patient with Uterus, endometrium, endometrial aspiration — Endometroid adenocarcinoma, well differentiated.
  • With and without contrast enhancement MRI: Pelvis
    • Diffuse soft tissue tumors in the uterine cavity (from fundus and lower body), c/w endometrial malignancy. With extension to right parametrium.
    • Small lymph nodes in bilateral obturator regions.
    • Non-enhancing nodules, up to 1.8cm in left kidney, r/o bilateral renal cyst.
  • Imaging Report Form for Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T3a(T_value) N:N0(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:_IIIA__(Stage_value)
      
  • Impression:
    • Endometrial malignancy, cstage T3aN0M0.
    • Bilateral renal cysts.
• 2023-06-30 Patho - endometrium curretage/biopsy
  • Uterus, endometrium, endometrial aspiration — Endometroid adenocarcinoma, well differentiated
  • The specimen submitted consists of multiple small pieces of gray-brown soft tissue, measuring up to 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm and totally weighing 2 gm. All for section in one cassette.
  • The sections show endometroid adenocarcinoma, well differentiated, composed of endometrial tissue with densely packed glands, confluent glands, cribrifrom glands, and focal papillary architecture. Nuclear atypia is mild to moderate. Prominent squamous differentiation is present.
• 2023-06-23 Gynecologic ultrasonography
  • Endometrial thickening, EM 14.3mm
  • R/O Uterine myoma
• 2023-04-13 SONO - neck (lymph node)
  • Sonography of neck revealed some LNs in bil. neck.
  • R/O a lipoma (0.49x1.65cm) at submental region.
• 2022-12-06 SONO - nephrology
  • Bilateral parenchymal renal disease, c/w diabetic kidney disease
  • Single renal cyst, left kidney

[MedRec]

• 2023-07-23 ~ 2023-08-03 POMR Obstetrics and Gynecology Huang SiCheng
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of endometrium post laparotomy gynecologic oncology staging surgery on 2023/07/24
    • Endometroid adenocarcinoma, pathology stage:pT3aN0(if cM0); FIGO stage IIIA,FIGO grade 2
    • Postmenopausal bleeding
    • Endometrial hyperplasia
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Pulmonary embolism is found at branching pulmonary artery over left side.
  • CC
    • Abnormal vaginal bleeding for one month
  • Present illness
    • This 63 y/o woman with menopause, P2 (C/S, NSD), with past history of HTN, DM, dyslipidemia. She came to our hospital this time due to abnormal vaginal bleeding for one month.
    • According to the patient, she had regular menstral cycle with duration/interval of 5-6/28-30 days, with menorrhagia, no dysmenorria. She had menopause 13 years ago, at the age of 50 y/o. However, heavy bleeding was noted by patient one month ago. She must wear diapers whole day long, and needs to change per hour. She also noted decreased body weight (88kg-83kg), abdominal distension, malaise and exertional dyspnea. She denied abdominal pain, no nausea or vomiting, no tarry/bloody stoool, no constipation, no urinary freqency.
    • Due to above symptoms, she turned to our GYN OPD for help. The transvaginal sono on 2023.06.23 revealed uterine myoma in size of 45 x 32mm, endometrium: 1.43cm, otherwise normal. Endometrial aspiration showed endometriod adenocarcinoma, well differentiated. Tumor marker showed CA125 = 11.7 U/mL; CA199 = 15.73 U/mL; CEA = 1.86 ng/mL, Hb: 10.2 g/dL. Abdominal MRI was also done on 2023.07.17 and revealed diffuse soft tissue tumors in the uterine cavity (from fundus and lower body), c/w endometrial malignancy, with extension to right parametrium, cT3aN0M0. And the Hb showed 8.0 g/dL.
    • Under the impression of endometriod adenocarcinoma, cT3aN0M0, she was admitted on 2023.07.23 for laparoscopic staging surgery and post operative care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This is a 62 y/o woman with HTN, DM and dyslipidemia under medical control. She received laparoscopic staging surgery for endometrial cancer on 2023/07/24. Her postoperative status has been stable; however, elevated D-dimer > 10000 ng/mL was noted on 07/28 and 07/29. Chest CTA on 07/29 revealed pulmonary embolism (filling defect) over the left pulmonary branch.
    • The cardiologist was consulted. Clexane 60mg SC QD was administered since 07/28, titrated to 80mg Q12H on 07/29. Component therapy was given to keep Hb > 10 g/dL.
    • Under the impression of pulmonary embolism, she was transferred to MICU on 07/29.
    • After admission to MICU, CV suggest check protein C, protein S, anti-thrombin III, lupus anticogulant and clexane 80mg q12h s, then blood transfusion LPRBC 1u st to keep Hb > 10mg/dL.
    • Hypoglycemia, hold OHA for hypoglycemia.
    • Precirbed Lixana 30mg QD since 7/31. Due to relative codition, she will transfer to ward for further care on 2023/07/31, Eating and urination by self voiding, as well as defecation were smooth. The vital sign was stable after surgery.
    • The surgical pathology revealed endometrioid adenocarcinoma stage:pT3aN0(if cM0); FIGO stage IIIA,FIGO grade 2. The Gyn tumor conference suggest further radiotherapy and chemotherapy. chest CTA show right upper lobe tiny nodule 0.3cm.
    • She is discharged on 08/03/2023 afternoon and her followup appointment is scheduled on next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Pradaxa (dabigatran 110mg) 1# BID
    • Biomycin (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI for hip lesion
    • cephalexin 500mg 1# QID
    • MgO 250mg QID
    • naproxen 250mg 1# TID

[consultation]

• 2023-07-31 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Cancer inpatient with suicidal thoughts scoring >= 2 points.
  • A
    • Psychiatric impression:
      • adjustment reaction
      • r/o depressive disorder
    • Psychiatric history:
      • This 62-year-old woman without any psychiatric history.
      • She was admitted to OBGYN for endometriod adenocarcinoma, cT3aN0M0, for laparoscopic staging surgery.
      • She expected to go home after the operation, but a pulmonary embolism occurred after the operation and she needed to be treated in the intensive care unit.
      • This change of the condition had a great impact on her mood. She felt depression and negative thinking during admission in MICU.
      • However, her depression much improved today because of she could transfer to general ward under stable condition.
    • MSE:
      • consious alert, fair attention, coherent and relevnet speech, fair spontaneious speech, residual low mood, but no lack of intrest for pleasure; poor appetite and sleep at night in ICU.
      • there was no psyhomotor agitation or retardation, less fatigue, less negative thinking and denied current suicide ideation, denied anxiuos dissdtress
    • Suggestion:
      • psychoeducation
      • discussed psychiatric treatment about the patient, she refused psychotropic medication
      • arrange psychiatric OPD follow up
• 2023-07-29 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This is a 62 y/o woman with HTN, DM and dyslipidemia. She received laparoscopic staging surgery for endometrial cancer on 2023/07/24. Her postoperative status has been stable; however, elevated D-dimer > 10000 ng/mL was noted on 07/28 and 07/29. Clexane 60mg SC QD was administered, titrated to 90mg Q12H on 07/29. Chest CTA on 07/29 revealed pulmonary embolism (filling defect) over the left pulmonary branch. We will arrange ICU transfer a.s.a.p. and we hope you could help evaluate the patient as your expertise. Thank you.
  • A
    • I was consulted for acute pulmonary embolism
    • Endometrial cancer status post laparoscopic staging surgery on 2023/07/24
    • No dyspnea under Nasal cannula
    • Lab
      • 2023-07-29 D-dimer > 10000.00 ng/mL(FEU)
        
      • 2023-07-28 CRP 2.6 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-07-28 D-dimer > 10000.00 ng/mL(FEU)
        
      • 2023-07-25 WBC 8.17 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2023-07-25 HGB 8.9 g/dL
        
      • 2023-07-25 PLT 227 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2023-07-23 BUN 21 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-07-23 Creatinine 0.87 mg/dL
        
    • Chest CTA: Right upper lobe tiny nodule. 0.3cm
      • Pulmonary embolism is found at branching pulmonary artery over left side.
      • Cardiomegaly and Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • EKG: NSR
    • Impression:
      • Acute pulmonary embolismi, left, non-massive type
      • Endometrial cancer status post laparoscopic staging surgery on 2023/07/24
      • Anemia
    • Suggestion:
      • Please give Enoxaparin 80mg Q12H SC. (BW: 83kg)
      • PRBC transfusion, keep Hb > 10g/dl.
      • Admit to CV ICU
      • The family was well explained about the treatment strategy, including catheter-directed thrombectomy if failure to medical treatment.
      • Please check protein C, protein S, anti-thrombin III, lupus anticogulant.
    • Thanks for your consultation and F/U on call.
  • A 2023-08-01 08:54:54
    • Suggest Dabigatran 110mg BID PO (full dose) despite Edxoaban (30mg) 1# QD (lose dose strategy) according to obesity status and consideration of antidote availablity.
    • Arrange cardiac echo and vein echo for further study.
    • Thanks for your consultation and F/U on call.

[consultation]

• 2024-05-20 Dermatology
  • Q
    • for Due to corns and blisters on soles of left feet progression
    • The 63 y/o woman has recurrent endometroid cancer with lung mets, stage IV. Due to corns and blisters on soles of left feet pain for days, so we need your help for management.
  • A
    • This patient suffered from erytehamtous papulesiplaques on bil soles
    • Imp: Dyshidrotic dermatitis
    • Suggestion:
      • Sinpharderm * 1 tubes/bid
      • Clobetasol * 4 tubes/bid
• 2024-04-12 Dermatology
  • Q
    • The 63 y/o woman has recurrent endometroid cancer with lung mets, stage IV. Due to corns and blisters on soles of left feet pain for 4 days, so we need your help for management.
  • A
    • This patient suffered from multiple vesicles on L’t foot for days.
    • Imp: Dyshidrotic dermatitis
    • Suggestion:
      • Predinislon 1 / Bid
      • Doxyclin * 1 /bid
      • Rinderon eyeoilment * 1 tube/bid
      • Mycomb * 1 tube/bid
• 2023-07-31 Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Q
    • Cancer inpatient has suicidal ideation score of >=2.
  • A
    • Psychiatric impression:
      • adjustment reaction
      • r/o depressive disorder
    • Psychiatric history:
      • This 62-year-old woman without any psychiatric history.
      • She was admitted to OBGYN for endometriod adenocarcinoma, cT3aN0M0, for laparoscopic staging surgery.
      • She expected to go home after the operation, but a pulmonary embolism occurred after the operation and she needed to be treated in the intensive care unit.
      • This change of the condition had a great impact on her mood. She felt depression and negative thinking during admission in MICU.
      • However, her depression much improved today because of she could transfer to general ward under stable condition.
      • MSE: consious alert, fair attention, coherent and relevnet speech, fair spontaneious speech, residual low mood, but no lack of intrest for pleasure; poor appetite and sleep at night in ICU.
      • there was no psyhomotor agitation or retardation, less fatigue, less negative thinking and denied current suicide ideation, denied anxiuos dissdtress
    • Suggestion:
      • psychoeducation
      • discussed psychiatric treatment about the patient, she refused psychotropic medication
      • arrange psychiatric OPD follow up
• 2023-07-29 Cardiology
  • Q
    • This is a 62 y/o woman with HTN, DM and dyslipidemia. She received laparoscopic staging surgery for endometrial cancer on 2023/07/24.
    • Her postoperative status has been stable; however, elevated D-dimer > 10000 ng/mL was noted on 07/28 and 07/29.
    • Clexane 60mg SC QD was administered, titrated to 90mg Q12H on 07/29.
    • Chest CTA on 07/29 revealed pulmonary embolism (filling defect) over the left pulmonary branch.
    • We will arrange ICU transfer a.s.a.p. and we hope you could help evaluate the patient as your expertise. Thank you.
  • A
    • I was consulted for acute pulmonary embolism
      • Endometrial cancer status post laparoscopic staging surgery on 2023/07/24
      • No dyspnea under Nasal cannula
    • Lab
      • 2023-07-29 D-dimer > 10000.00 ng/mL(FEU)
        
      • 2023-07-28 CRP 2.6 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-07-28 D-dimer > 10000.00 ng/mL(FEU)
        
      • 2023-07-25 WBC 8.17 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2023-07-25 HGB 8.9 g/dL
        
      • 2023-07-25 PLT 227 *10^3/uL
        
      • 2023-07-23 BUN 21 mg/dL
        
      • 2023-07-23 Creatinine 0.87 mg/dL
        
    • Chest CTA:
      • Right upper lobe tiny nodule. 0.3cm
      • Pulmonary embolism is found at branching pulmonary artery over left side. (Se305 IM24).
      • Cardiomegaly and Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • EKG:
      • NSR
    • Impression:
      • Acute pulmonary embolismi, left, non-massive type
      • Endometrial cancer status post laparoscopic staging surgery on 2023/07/24
      • Anemia
    • Suggestion:
      • Please give Enoxaparin 80mg Q12H SC. (BW: 83kg)
      • PRBC transfusion, keep Hb > 10g/dl.
      • Admit to CV ICU
      • The family was well explained about the treatment strategy, including catheter-directed thrombectomy if failure to medical treatment.
      • Please check protein C, protein S, anti-thrombin III, lupus anticogulant.
      • Thanks for your consultation and F/U on call.
  • A 2023-08-01 08:54:54
    • Dear doctor:
      • Suggest Dabigatran 110mg BID PO (full dose) despite Edxoaban (30mg) 1# QD (lose dose strategy) according to obesity status and consideration of antidote availablity.
      • Arrange cardiac echo and vein echo for further study.

[surgical operation]

• 2023-07-24
  • Surgery
    • Diagnosis: Endometrial cancer
    • Operation: Laparascopy -> shift to laparotomy gynecologic oncology staging surgery (ATH + BSO + infracolic omentectomy + BPLND)       
  • Finding
    • Supraumbilical midline vertical skin incision
    • Uterus:
      • disfigured due to tumor mass occupying, papillary mass in uterus cavity with extention to the cervix, intraoperative rupture (+)
      • severe adhesion to the bowel and cul de sac
      • Adnexa: grossly normal
      • CDS: ascites (-), adhesion (+)
      • Bilateralpelvic lymph nodes: normal(+), enlarged(-), indurated(-)
      • Omentum: grossly normal, infracolic omentectomy was done
      • Estimated blood loss: 550 mL
      • Blood transfusion: nil
      • Complication: nil

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-10-24 ~ 2023-12-13 - 4500cGy/25 fraction sof the pelvic, and 5940cGy/33 fractions of the vaginal stump recurrent tumor area.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-13 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 325mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-21 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 325mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 317mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-11 - paclitaxel 175mg/m2 315mg NS 300mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 50mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-12 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 250mL 2hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-05 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 250mL 2hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-28 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 250mL 2hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-11-20 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 250mL 2hr (CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

2024-05-20

[hyperuricemia managed with febuxostat; clobetasol for dermatitis; mid-term renal function decline noted, potential carboplatin adjustment]

Our dermatologist recommended using clobetasol propionate ointment for her dyshidrotic dermatitis (first consultation on 2024-04-12, just one month ago). Except for elevated BUN (33 mg/dL) and uric acid (8.7 mg/dL), other lab results on 2024-05-17 were relatively unremarkable. Hyperuricemia is managed with Feburic (febuxostat). TPR readings are stable, and blood sugar levels are acceptable. No current medication issues were found.

Over the past 10 months, the patient’s eGFR has decreased by approximately 20 to 30 mL/min/1.73m2, with the latest value being 51.7. The current regimen uses the less nephrotoxic carboplatin, but if renal function declines further, it may be necessary to reduce the carboplatin dose.

If the CrCl falls below 30 mL/min, the current use of Pradaxa (dabigatran) should be reduced.

2024-03-20

[lab results affirm safety for continued chemotherapy sessions]

Cisplatin combined with radiotherapy was administered from 2023-11 to 2023-12, followed by a regimen of carboplatin and paclitaxel starting in 2024-01 as part of the systemic therapy.

Medications prescribed by the nephrologist on 2024-01-30, the cardiologist on 2024-02-29, and the general surgeon on 2024-03-13 have been included in the active medication list.

The patient’s vital signs are currently stable, and lab results on 2024-03-19 revealed no significant abnormalities, indicating no contraindications to continuing with a new chemotherapy session. No medication discrepancies were identified.

2024-01-11

[hyperuricemia]

During this hospitalization, the patient experienced a significant increase in serum uric acid levels. Feburic (febuxostat) 80mg QD was initiated to address this.

• 2024-01-10 Uric Acid 8.2 mg/dL
• 2023-11-17 Uric Acid 6.8 mg/dL
• 2023-07-31 Uric Acid 6.8 mg/dL
• 2022-04-19 Uric Acid 6.9 mg/dL

If the elevated uric acid levels persist despite Feburic therapy, the addition of benzbromarone may be considered for further urate reduction.

701396053

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[exam findings] (not completed)

[MedRec]

• 2023-09-13 SOAP Dermatology Zhou WeiTing
  • S: severe itchy papules and plaques erupition over trunk after medication.
  • O: Height: 161.3 cm; Weight: 62.4 kg; BMI: 24
    • 1. urticaria/angioedema type
    • 2. maculopapular type
    • 3. urticaria-purpura type
         
    • 4. erythema multiforme SJS/TEM
    • 5. fixed drug eruption or AGEP rapid onset type
    • 6. drug hypersensitivity syndrome as DRESS
    • 7. lichenoid chronic progressive type
    • Suspect related medication.
  • P:
    • education about drug side effect and explain
    • Strongly suggested OPD f/u
  • Prescription
    • Topsym Cream (fluocinonide 0.05%) BID EXT
    • Orolisin (chlorpheniramine maleate 5mg, orotic acid 30mg, glycyrrhizic acid 50mg) 1# PRNTID
    • Asthan (ketotifen 1mg) 1# BID
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 2# PRNQD
    • C.B. Ointment (chlorpheniramine, lidocaine, methy salicylate, menthol, camphor) PRNBID TOPI (for pain management)
• 2023-09-06 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P: Due to overall SD of liver, pancreatic tail, omentum and scalp but increasing CEA, the regimen will shift to GASL Q2/3W (TS-1 two weeks on and one week off),s o TS-1 will be given on Week 1 and Week 2, then off on Week 3
  • Prescription
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q6H
    • Sketa (acetaminophen 300mg, chlorzoxazone 250mg) 1# PRNQ8H
    • BaoGan (silymarin 150mg) 1# TID
    • TS-1 (tegafur, gimeracil, oteracil; 25mg) 2# BID
    • Folina (folinate 15mg) 2# BID
    • Hepac Lock Flush ST IRRI
• 2023-08-17 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen JiangHua
  • Prescription x3
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC
• 2023-07-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • S: All-RAS G12V
  • A/P: On 2023-06-21, already explain Stage 4 (Scalp, invasion to spleen, R/O lung and liver) Based on PET and CT to the patient and her daughter. =>> If not working of Abraxane / Gem, may consider electron beam for scalp
• 2023-06-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P: On 2023-06-21, already explain Stage 4 (Scalp, invasion to spleen, R/O lung and liver) Based on PET and CT to the patient and her daughter.
• 2023-06-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • A/P
    • complete C/T x 12
    • refer to the Dr. Wu for possible of resection of the tumor
    • Due to new lesion (2023/05/31 Whole body PET scan), need to consider shift regimen to Abraxane/Gemcitabine after scalp biopsy.
• 2023-03-01 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Wan XiangLin
  • Prescription
    • Emend (aprepitant 125mg) 1# QD 3D
    • Stilnox (zolpidem 10mg) 1# HS
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# HS
    • Hepac Lock Flush ST IRRI
• 2023-02-14 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • S
    • #1 palliative C/T wt palliative C/T wt FOLFIRINOX IV Q2W x 12 on 10/12 22.
    • #2 on 10/25 22. #3 on 11/8 22. #4 on 11/29 22. #5 on 12/13 22. #6 on 12/27 22. #7 on1/31 23. #8 on 2/14 23.
• 2022-10-11 SOAP Gastroenterology Chen JiangHua
  • S: for NUC due to anti-HBc Ab (+) and intended to do C/T
  • Prescription
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QDCC
• 2022-10-11 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • A: pancreatic tail CA wt liver & lung & peritoneal mets Dx in Sep 2022 s/p EGD biopsy showing adenoCA at LMD in Sep 2022.
• 2022-10-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Zhang ShouYi
  • S
    • 59 y/o female, a pt of pancreatic tail CA wt liver & lung & peritoneal mets Dx in Sep 2022 s/p EGD biopsy showing adenoCA at LMD in Sep 2022.
    • suffered from initial presentation of epigastric distended with mild pain for 1-2 week in Sep 2022. s/p UGI scope revealed gastric fundus tumor at LMD.
    • c/o back pain for days in Sep 2022.
      • no cough, no dyspnea
      • no bloody rhinorrhea, no nasal stuffness, no epistaxis
      • no dysphagia, no odynophagia, no epigastralgia
      • no fever, no weight loss, no night sweats
    • referred to our hemato-oncologic clinic on 10/4 22 by Dr Wu ChaoCun
    • pancreatic tail CA wt liver & lung & peritoneal mets.
  • P
    • will do EGD for biopsy (10/4 22).
    • explain to pt & his daughter about the indication & risk / benefit of palliative C/T wt FOLFIRINOX IV Q2W x 12 (10/4 22).
    • will do HBsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HCV (10/4 22)
    • will consult Dr Wu ChaoCun for Port-A installation (10/4 22).
    • will do chest CT (10/4 22).
    • will give palliative C/T wt FOLFIRINOX IV Q2W x 12 (10/4 22).
    • Adm on 10/11 22 for #1 palliative C/T wt palliative C/T wt FOLFIRINOX IV Q2W x 12.
    • RTC 1 wk later on 5/4 20 for CBC & DC, CXR, abd no report.
• 2022-09-16 SOAP General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Wu ChaoCun
  • S
    • epigastric distended with mild pain for 1-2 week
    • UGI scope revealed gastric funus tumor path ADC
  • O
    • BP: 132/86; HR: 84;
    • suggest CT scan
    • DM -
    • H/T -
    • cancer staging
    • clo test ++
  • Diagnosis
    • C16. 9 Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
  • Prescription
    • Scrat (sucralfate 1g) 1# BIDAC
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Metrozole (metronidazole 250mg) 1# QID
    • Klaricid (clarithromycin 500mg) 1# BID

[chemotherapy]

• 2023-10-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-10-05 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-20 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-06 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-23 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-16 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-02 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 160mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-19 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500g NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-12 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500g NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-28 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1500g NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 150mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-14 - gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 1700g NS 250mL 30min + nab-paclitaxel 100mg/m2 170mg 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-04-12 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-15 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-03-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-02-14 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3900mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-01-31 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-27 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-12-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-29 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-11-08 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-25 - oxaliplatin 70mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2022-10-12 - oxaliplatin 60mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr + irinotecan 150mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 650mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 250mL 46hr (in infusor)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 3mg + atropine 1mg + NS 250mL

FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer - 2023-10-20 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F79571

• Cycle length: 14 days.
• Regimen
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 180 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 400 mg/m2 IV bolus
    • Give undiluted (50 mg/mL) as a slow IV push over five minutes (administer immediately after leucovorin).
    • Day 1
  • FU
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours (begin immediately after FU IV bolus). To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

Modified FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer - 2023-10-20 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ONC%2F109546

• Cycle length: 14 days.
• Regimen
  • Oxaliplatin
    • 85 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL D5W and administer over two hours (prior to leucovorin). Shorter oxaliplatin administration schedules (eg, 1 mg/m2 per minute) appear to be safe.
    • Day 1
  • Leucovorin
    • 400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 250 mL NS or D5W and administer over two hours (after oxaliplatin).
    • Day 1
  • Irinotecan
    • 150 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 mL NS or D5W and administer over 90 minutes. Administer concurrent with the last 90 minutes of leucovorin infusion, in separate bags, using a Y-line connection.
    • Day 1
  • Fluorouracil (FU)
    • 2400 mg/m2 IV
    • Dilute in 500 to 1000 mL 0.9% NS or D5W and administer as a continuous IV infusion over 46 hours. To accommodate an ambulatory pump for outpatient treatment, can be administered undiluted (50 mg/mL) or the total dose diluted in 100 to 150 mL NS.
    • Day 1

==========

2024-05-17

[tube feeding]

Dulcolax, containing 5 mg of bisacodyl, is an enteric-coated formulation that should not be split or crushed. As an alternative, Bisadyl suppositories with 10 mg of bisacodyl can be used. The patient is also prescribed sennoside 12 mg, 2 tablets at bedtime.

If these medications are not sufficiently effective, the addition of lactulose may be considered.

2023-10-20

According to PharmaCloud records, the patient has not visited any other hospitals in the past three months, and no discrepancies in medication have been identified.

A general urine test conducted on 2023-10-19 revealed sediment RBC 50-99/HPF and Bacteria 1+, potentially indicating the presence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) that may require further intervention.

The patient underwent a total of 12 cycles of a modified FOLFIRINOX regimen for her pancreatic tail cancer from 2022-10 to 2023-04. A new treatment protocol of gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel was initiated on 2023-06-14, with TS-1 added to the regimen on 2023-09-06. A dermatologic adverse reaction was noted on 2023-09-13. Per today’s progress note, the patient has developed oral mucositis, and there is a plan to administer Difflam (benzydamine) spray and/or Nincort (triamcinolone acetonide) oral gel. Given that triamcinolone is a synthetic corticosteroid, its prolonged use can lead to side effects, including oral fungal infections (thrush), taste alterations, and, in rare instances, adrenal suppression. Therefore, it’s recommended to employ the lowest effective dose.

701038432

240516

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-15 SONO - chest
  • Symptom: dyspnea
  • Indication: r/o pleural effusion
  • Clinical diagnosis: Adenocarcinoma of S-colon with obstruction with multiple liver metastases, cT3N2M1a, stage IVa, status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/04/15 s/p chemotherapy
  • Findings
    • Left-side of thorax:
      • There was minimal loculated pleural effusion. Rapid LLL movement with respiration was found.
      • irregularly atelectasis of LLL
    • Right-side of thorax:
      • There was no pleural effusion. The right hemidiaphragm was nearly fixed with respiration
      • Mildly irregular pleurae was found. Heteroechoic liver tumors and hepatomegaly was found
    • Special Procedure
      • high risk of peumothorax if thoracentesis of left loculated pleural effusion
  • Echo diagnosis
    • Pleural effusion, minimal, left
    • Atelectasis, LLL
    • Pleural thickening, right
    • multiple hepatic turmors
• 2024-04-20 CT - brain
  • no acute intracranial hemorrhage
• 2024-04-17, -04-15 CXR erect
  • Pleura effusion of right and left costal-phrenic angle.
  • Increased lung markings on both lower lungs are noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
  • Hypo-inflation of both lung is noted.
• 2024-04-09 SONO - abdomen
  • c/w liver metastasis
  • suspect LN metastasis
  • Renal cyst
  • Ascites
• 2024-04-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
• 2024-04-03 CXR
  • Blunted left costophrenic angle.
  • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • A linear density a right lower lung.
• 2024-03-13 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver tumors, bilatreal lobes
  • Renal cysts, both kidney
  • Renal stones, right kidney
• 2024-02-08 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: sigmoid cancer obstruction with multiple liver metastases, cT3N2M1a, stage IVa, status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/04/15
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Mild progression of S-colon cancer and liver metastases.
    • Right renal stone (2mm). Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • A calcification at pelvic cavity.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Mild progression of S-colon cancer and liver metastases.
• 2023-11-06, -08-02 CT - abodomen
  • Findings
    • Mild regression of S-colon cancer and liver metastases.
    • Right renal stone (2mm). Bil. renal cysts (up to 2.4cm).
    • A calcification at pelvic cavity.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • Mild regression of S-colon cancer and liver metastases.
• 2023-05-31 CT - brain
  • No evidence of intracranial lesion. Cervical spondylosis.
• 2023-05-29 24hr portable ECG
  • Baseline was sinus rhythm
  • Very frequent isolated VPCs / VPC couplets (one morphology dominant, burden 26%) (inferior axis, LBBB, lead I: R, aVL: qS, r/o RV high septum origin, near His)
  • 1 episode of VPC salvo ( 3 beats, multi-form, 84bpm)
  • A few isolated APCs / APC couplets
  • 6 episodes of short-run AT, max 9 beats (with RBBB intermittently)
  • No long pause
• 2023-05-29 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-05-28 ECG
  • Sinus bradycardia with frequent Premature ventricular complexes
• 2023-05-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (74.2 - 28.5) / 74.2 = 61.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75.2
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-05-26 Abdomen - Standing (Diaphragm)
  • S/P colostomy at right middle abdomen.
  • Wedge deformity of T12 and L2 vertebral body is noted. Please correlate with clinical condition.
• 2023-05-03 All-RAS + BRAF mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-07776
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: There was no variant detect in the KRAS/NRAS gene
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-04-24 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon, sigmoid, 30 cm from anal verge, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
    
  • Section shows pieces of colonic tissue with invasive cribriform glands in submucosa.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CDX2(+), CD56(-), EGFR(+), PMS2(+), MLH1(+), MSH2(+), and MSH6(+).
• 2023-04-24 Sigmoidoscopy
  • A tumor lesion is located at S-colon (30cm AAV) just behind a sharp angle with lumen narrowing and obstruction
• 2023-04-15 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with occasional Premature ventricular complexes
• 2023-04-14 CT - abdomen
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • Long segmental wall thickening at sigmoid colon measuring 5.6cm in largest dimension is found. Sigmoid colon cancer is considered. Several lymph nodes (n > 8) are found around the main mass.
    • The intestines are markedly dilated due to sigmoid colon obstruciton.
    • Huge hepatic tumors are found at both lobes of liver up to 8.4cm in largest dimension. Liver meta is considered.
    • Minimal ascites at subphrenic region and minimal right pleural effusion is found.
    • Deformed bilateral femoral head is found. AVN is considered.
    • Increased pulmonary vasculature is found.
  • Imp:
    • Sigmoid colon cancer with regional lymph nodes and liver meta.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2023-07-25 SOAP Cardiology Liu ZhiRen
  • Prescription x3
    • Meletin (mexiletine 100mg) 1# BID
• 2023-05-02 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • A: Adenocarcinoma of S-colon with obstruction with multiple liver metastases, cT3N2M1a, stage IVa, status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/04/15
  • P: suggest palliative chemotherapy with FOLFIRI + target therapy with avastin x 12 cycles
• 2023-04-15 POMR Colorectal Surgery Chen ZhuangWei
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sigmoid cancer obstruction with multiple liver metastases, cT3N2M1a, stage IVa, status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/04/15
    • Bilateral avascular necrosis
  • CC
    • abdominal fullness WITH OBSTIPATION for one week. Accompanied with nausea and poor appetite.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 74-year-old female without any underlying diseases. This time, she visited our emergency room due to abdominal fullness WITH OBSTIPATION for one week. Accompanied with nausea and poor appetite. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED CHANGE IN BOWEL HABIT WITH DIFFICULT PASSAGE OF STOOL IN RECENT WEEKS. There was no fever, no chills, no chest pain, no tarry stool, no constipation, no diarrhea. She also denied body weight loss in the recent half year.
    • At our ER, her vital signs were BP:150/86; HR:91; BT:36.6; RR:18; Con’s:E4V5M6, SpO2:96%. PE showed soft and oviod abdomen with hypoactive bowel sound. Lab data showed hyponatremia, elevcated of CRP level and leukocytosis. KUB revealed ileus AND MARKED DILATED COLON. Abdomen CT showed long segmental wall thickening at sigmoid colon measuring 5.6cm in largest dimension, sigmoid colon cancer WITH OBSTRUCTION is considered. Several lymph nodes (n>8) are found around the main mass. The intestines are markedly dilated due to sigmoid colon obstruciton. Huge hepatic tumors are found at both lobes of liver up t 8.4cm in largest dimension. Liver meta is considered. Also, minimal ascites at subphrenic region and minimal right pleural effusion are found.
    • Under the impression of tumor of S-colon with obstruction and liver metastases, she was admitted for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, operation of T-loop colostomy under general anesthesia were performed on 2023/04/14. Op finding: marked colon and small bowel dilatation and bowel wall edema. The whole procedure was smooth. NPO and adequate IV fluid supplement. Antibiotic treatment with Sintrix was prescribed on 04/15~4/24. Early activity is encouraged. She had flatus and stool passage via ostomy. Her abdominal wound pain subsided. Oral intake program was adjusted and there was no abdominal discomfort after trying oral intake, IV fluid supplement was tapered and discontinued later.
    • She had passed stool with normal bowel movement. Oral intake with soft diet is tolerated well. Her abdominal wound pain had got much better. In stable condition, she was discharged on 2023/04/25 and will receive OPD follow up next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H

[surgical operation]

• 2023-04-15 - Op Method: T-loop colostomy         
  • Finding:
    • Marked colon and small bowel dilatation and bowel wall edema.            - T-loop colostomy was carried out at RUQ abdomen. The whole procedure was smooth.    

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-04-12 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 300mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 150mg D5W 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-14 - cetuximab 400mg/m2 300mg 2hr + irinotecan 180mg/m2 150mg D5W 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 340mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 2400mg NS 500mL 46hr (Erbitux + FOLFIRI)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-15 - bevacizumab + … (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-01-29 - bevacizumab + … (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2024-01-05 - bevacizumab + … (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-12-07 - bevacizumab + … (Avastin + FOLFOX)
• 2023-12-06 - bevacizumab + … (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-11-06 - bevacizumab + … (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-10-20 - bevacizumab + … (Avastin + FOLFIRI)
• 2023-09-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-09-06 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-08-17 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3600mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.25mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-07-31 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 0.5mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-06-12 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-26 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min + irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 46hr (Avastin + FOLFIRI, Q2W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2023-05-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1.5hr
• 2023-05-09 - ………………………………….. irinotecan 180mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 500mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 45hr
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + atropine 1mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

==========

2024-05-16

Stool OB 4+ was observed on 2024-05-15, and a PPI is currently being administered. Feburic (febuxostat) is also being used to lower serum uric acid. Sintrix (ceftriaxone) was empirically administered for PCT 1.55 ng/mL and CRP 17 mg/dL.

Prolonged PT with normal aPTT could indicate acute DIC, liver disease, mild vitamin K deficiency, or warfarin use. There are no records of warfarin in the PharmaCloud database.

• 2024-05-15 OB 4+
  
• 2024-05-15 PT 17.6 sec
  
• 2024-05-15 APTT 34.1 sec
  
• 2024-05-15 D-dimer 6631.00 ng/mL(FEU)
  
• 2024-05-15 Procalcitonin (PCT) 1.55 ng/mL
  
• 2024-05-15 CRP 17.0 mg/dL

No medication discrepancies have been identified.

2024-04-08

Targocid (teicoplanin) and Mepem (meropenem) are being administered for elevated PCT and CRP levels, while BaoGan (silymarin), Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid), potassium and magnesium supplements Const-K, KCl and MgSO4 are addressing elevated liver enzymes (AST, ALT), bilirubin, and instances of hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia.

The current dosages for these medications do not require adjustment despite the patient’s impaired liver function.

700019531

240512

[exam findings]

• 2025-05-10 CXR
  • Mild right lower lung infiltrates.
    
  • Tortuous thoracic aorta with intimal calcification.
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • S/P T12 vertebroplasty.
• 2025-04-22 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
• 2025-04-16 CXR
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion
  • S/P PERM catheter insertion from right jugular vein.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Compression fracture of T12 S/P vertebroplasty.
  • Compression fracture of T11, L2 and L3 vertebral body.
• 2025-04-14 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2025-04-07 Transesophageal echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (106 - 40) / 106 = 62.26%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 62
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Normal LV diastolic function.
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR.
• 2025-04-02 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
• 2025-04-02 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Past Medical History
    • The patient has a history of CAD.
  • Indication
    • The patient was referred with Tachy-brady syndrome with bradycardia and Positive myocardial perfusion scan.
    • The procedure was explained in detail to the patient and family.
    • Risks, complications, and alternative treatments were reviewed.
    • Written consent was obtained.
  • Approach
    • Percutaneous access was performed through the right snuff box artery.
  • Catheters
    • Left coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JL3.5 catheter.
    • Right coronary angiography was performed using 6Fr JR4 catheter.
  • Procedure
    • The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the TZU CHI Taipei Hospital. Heart institute and prepared in the usual sterile fashion.
    • The contrast material used was Omnipaque 350 60cc.
    • The patient was treated with Heparin (Dosage = 5000).
    • The patient was treated with NTG (Dosage = 200).
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 8
    • Conclusion:
      • CAD TVD s/p PCI with DES from LM to LAD and mid LCX with no ISR, with remained 50% stenosis over proximal RCA and ostial OM branch and myocardial bridge over mid LAD.
    • Recommendation:
      • Medical treatment suggested.
    • Left Ventriculogram:
      • Normal LV size and LV wall motion, no MR LVEF = 79%
    • Left Main:
      • Patent, no ISR
    • Left Anterior Descending:
      • no ISR, but myocardial bridge at mid LAD
    • Left Circumflex:
      • no ISR, but 50% stenosis over ostial OM branch
    • Right Coronary:
      • 50% stenosis over proximal RCA
• 2025-03-31 T-L spine Ap + Lat
  • S/P VP.
  • Compression fracture of T8, T11, L1-3.
• 2025-03-31 Sonography - nephrology
  • Finding:
    • Size & Shape
      • R’t:8.9cm uneven surface
      • L’t:10.2cm uneven surface
    • Cortex
      • R’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness normal
      • L’t: Echogenicity increased Thickness normal
    • Pyramid
      • R’t: visible
      • L’t: visible
    • Sinus Not Dilated
    • Cyst N
      • R’t: single 1cm
      • L’t: multiple 1.1-2.6cm
    • Stone None
    • Mass None
    • Perirenal:
    • Bladder:
    • Other Findings:
    • Transplant Kidney:
  • Interpretation:
    • Parenchymal renal disease, bilateral
    • Small sized kidney, right
    • Simple cyst, bilateral
• 2025-03-25 Pathology - prostate needle biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Prostate, right lateral, needle biopsy — negative for malignancy
    • Prostate, right medial, needle biopsy — negative for malignancy
    • Prostate, left lateral, needle biopsy — negative for malignancy
    • Prostate, left medial, needle biopsy — negative for malignancy
  • Sections of specimens A and B show cores of prostate with infiltration of lymphocytes.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal 34BE12(+) and AMACR(-).
• 2025-03-25 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Nonspecific ST abnormality
• 2025-03-25 CXR
  • Intimal calcification of thoracic aorta.
  • S/P T12 vertebroplasty.
• 2025-03-24 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gastric antrum.
    • R/O bil. renal cysts (up to 3.4cm). Small size of right kidney. Some stones (up to 8mm) in urinary bladder.
    • Enlargement of prostate with calcifications.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
• 2024-12-09 Myocardial perfusion SPECT with persantin
  • Probably mild myocardial ischemia at the middle to basal inferior wall, inferoseptal wall and apex (RCA territory) of LV.
  • No dilatation of LV noted on both post-stress and resting images.
• 2024-11-19 Lung Function Test
  • Normal pulmonary function with normal FVC, FEV1, and FEV1/FVC
  • But mild reduced DLCO
• 2024-11-13 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Compression fracture of T12 S/P vertebroplasty.
  • Compression fracture of T11, L2 and L3 vertebral body.
• 2024-08-09 Neurosonography
  • Mild atheromatous lesions in bilateral CCA bifurcations.
  • Normal extracranial carotid, vertebral, and intracranial basal cerebral arterial flows.
• 2024-08-08 MRA - brain
  • Old lacunes in right basal ganglion and left thalamus. Cerebral small vessel disease. Mild general brain atrophy. Intracranial atherosclerosis.
• 2024-08-02 CT - brain
  • Without-contrast CT of brain shows:
    • Low density lesions at right basal ganglion and left thalamus.
    • Prominent sulci, fissures, and ventricles.
  • Impression
    • Suspect lacunar infarcts
• 2024-07-30 C-spine AP + Lat
  • Degenerative change of the cervical spine with narrowed intervertebral disc spaces, narrowed neuroforamina and spurs formation.
• 2024-06-21 Microsonography
  • Clinical diagnosis: glaucoma suspect ou
  • Report:
    • OCT-D
    • od 101/0.61/wnl os 98/0.62/wnl
    • CRT 222/233 um, macula ok
• 2024-06-14 CTA - heart
  • Calcification of the coronary arteries (LAD = 14, LCX = 0, RCA = 20, Left main trunk = 0, total calcium score = 34, uisng AJ-130 method)
  • Left main coronary artery: Patent.
  • Left anterior descending coronary artery: Patent.
  • Visible diagonal branches: Intact.
  • Left circumflex coronary artery: Patent.
  • Visible obtuse marginal branches: Patent
  • Right coronary artery: Patent
  • Posterolateral and posterior descending branches: Patent
  • Aortic valves, pericardium: Unremarkable.
  • Cardiac structure and morphology: Normal cardiac chmaber size.
• 2024-03-28 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the T11-12 spines and L2-3 spines. Compression fractures may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Mildly increased activity in bilateral S-I joints. Degenerative change may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in the anterior aspect of bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shouders, hips and knees, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-03-27 Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • RE type A; LE type As.
  • ART:
    • RE absent.
    • LE ipsi WNL, contra absent.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 45 dB HL; LE 30 dB HL.
    • RE normal to profound SNHL.
    • LE normal to mild SNHL.
• 2024-03-26 Pathology - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac creast, biopsy — Plasma cell myeloma
  • Note - Immunohistochemical stains:
    • MPO: positive for myeloid series
    • CD117: negative for blast
    • CD34: positive for blast
    • CD61: positive for megakaryocyte
    • CD71: positive for erythroid series
    • CD138: positive for plasma cell
    • Kappa and lambda: positive for light chain
  • The section shows a picture of plasma cell myeloma, composed of hypocellular marrow (<10%) with 60-70% nucleated cells in CD138 immunostain. The plasam cells also show lambda light chain restriction. No increase of blast. Besides, hypoplasia of megakaryocytes, erythroid and myeloid series highlight by CD61, CD71 and MPO immunostain is also included.
• 2024-03-25 Long Bones series
  • There is no identifiable osteoblastic or osteolytic bony lesion recognized in the current radiography. Please correlate with clinical condition or CT.
• 2024-02-04 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • R/O bil. renal cysts (up to 3.4cm). Small size of right kidney. Tiny stones in left kidney. Some stones (up to 8mm) in urinary bladder.
    • Enlargement of prostate with calcifications.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
• 2023-11-07 SONO - nephrology
  • Parenchymal renal disease
  • Nephrolithiasis, left
  • Simple cyst, bilateral
• 2023-08-14 Cardiac Catheterization
  • Finding Summary
    • Syntax Score = 30
    • In conclusion : CAD LM and TVD s/p PCI with DES for LM to LAD and LCX, successful.
    • Recommendation : CABG was suggested to the patient and family and they asked for PCI first., PCI for LM to LAD and LCX
    • Left Ventriculogram :
      • Normal LV size and LV wall motion, no MR, LVEF = 88.9% LVEF 88.9 ％
    • Left Main :
      • 50% stenosis oer distal LM
    • Left Anterior Descending :
      • 70% stenosis over ostial LAD and 70% stenosis ove mid LAD jsut ater D2 bifurcation
    • Left Circumflex :
      • 70% stenosis over mid lcx
    • Right Coronary :
      • 70% stenosis over proximal RCA
  • Intervention Summary
    • LM-LAD-P, Pre-DS = 70% ostial LAD%
      • MLD/RVD=/3.5 mm → 60%/3.5 mm.
        • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F CLS3.5.
        • Guiding catheter2: Boston OptiCross HD.
        • Guide Wire: Asahi SION BLUE ES.
        • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION.
        • Guide Wire3: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
        • Balloon: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.5 X 20 mm. Pressure: 12 atmospheres. 15 secs.
        • Balloon2: Medtronic NC Euphora. 4.5 X 8 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. 15 secs. with POT
        • Balloon3: Medtronic Euphora. 2.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. 15 secs. to cross stent strut
        • Balloon4: Terumo Accuforce. 3.5 X 12 mm. Pressure: 14 atmospheres. 15 secs. with Kissing balloon
        • Stent: Biotronik Orsiro Mission drug-eluting stent. 3.5 X 40 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. 15 secs.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=/3.5 mm Stent DS = 0% residual stenosis.
    • LCX-M, Pre-DS = 70%%
      • MLD/RVD=/2.75 mm → 50%/2.75 mm.
        • Guiding catheter: Boston 6F CLS3.5.
        • Guiding catheter2: Boston OptiCross HD.
        • Guide Wire: Asahi SION BLUE ES.
        • Guide Wire2: Asahi SION.
        • Guide Wire3: Terumo Runthrough Floppy.
        • Balloon: Boston NC Emerge. 2.75 X 15 mm. Pressure: 8 atmospheres. 22 secs.
        • Balloon2: Medtronic NC Euphora. 3.0 X 12 mm. Pressure: 20 atmospheres. 10 secs.
        • Stent: Abbot Xience Sierra drug-eluting stent. 2.75 X 23 mm. Pressure: 16 atmospheres. 15 secs.
      • Stent-MLD/RVD=/2.75 mm Stent DS = 0% residual stenosis.
    • In conclusion : CAD LM and TVD s/p PCI with DES for LM to LAD and LCX, successful.
    • Recommendation : CABG was suggested to the patient and family and they asked for PCI first., PCI for LM to LAD and LCX
• 2023-08-04 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (93.4 - 22.3) / 93.4 = 76.12%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 76
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal chamber size
    • Thickening of IVS
    • Adequate LV and RV systolic function
    • Possibly impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, AR, TR and PR
    • No regional wall motion abnormalities

[MedRec]

• 2025-03-30 ~ 2025-04-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma, lambda, ISS stage II, with compression fracture of T11, L2 and L3 vertebral body
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Bradycardia
    • Hickmen insertion on 2025/04/03
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Postive of anti-HBc
  • CC
    • For auto-PBSCT    
  • Present illness history
    • This 72 year-old male patient quitted smoking for years. He was refreed from nephrologist for positive for M protein, anemia and thrombocytopenia. He loss follow up on 2023/12 with diognosis of MM Free Light Chain κ/λ; FLLC = 580.0 mg/L, 2023/12/09 M-peak = Positive on 2023/12/11.
    • Bone marrow and chromosome were done, report showed Plasma cell myeloma
    • IHC: positive of MPO, CD34, CD61, CD7, CD138, light chain. Apply major illness on 2024/03/29. VTD treatment since 2024/04/03 to 2024/10/30.
    • Before PBSC, he received chemothreapy as Endoxan 3g/m2 on 2024/11/15.
      • 2024/11/26 Total CD34+: 227.597*10^6, CD34+: 3.688kg/10^6.
      • 2024/11/27 Total CD34+: 96.706*10^6, CD34+: 1.559kg/10^6, total 2 bags.
      • 2024/11/26 - 2024/11/27 stem cell collection (BW 62kg)
        • Total CD 34+: 42110^6, CD34+: 6.788kg10^6
    • He just discharge since 2025/03/24 to 2025/03/26 and diagnosis of Calculus in bladder, status post Cystolithotripsy on 2025-03-25, negtive of pathology.
    • Under the impression of Multiple myeloma, lambda, ISS stage II, with compression fracture of T11, L2 and L3 vertebral body, HCT-CI score 3. He was admitted for auto-PBSCT on 2025/03/30.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received ID men/OS were consulted for survey. Family meeting was done on 2025/03/31, patient agree do the PBSCT.
    • CV was consulted for sinus bradycardia with marked sinus arrhythmia, angiography was done on 2025/04/02, but no evidence of stenosis.
    • NOAC use since 2025/04/05, but hold since 2025/04/14 due to thrombocytopenia.
    • Hickman insertion on 2025/04/03.
    • Auto-PBSCT on 2025/04/09 (day 0)and WBC up to 3740/uL on 2025/04/20 (Day 11).
    • At first, he received prophylaxis antibiotic and antifungal treatment and G CSF since 2025/04/10.
    • Escalated antibiotic to Mepem/Targocid and antifungus as Mycamine for fever during hospitalization.
    • NG tube insertion and TPN supplement for mulnutrition.
    • After stable condition, his Hickman was removed on 2025/04/24.
    • Blood tranfusion with LRP and electrolyte correct during hospitalization.
    • Eliquis 5mg/F.C. tab 1# bid give back since 2025/04/28.
    • Under the stable condition and electrolyte correct got well, so he can be discharged on 2025/04/28. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg) 0.5# QD 5D
    • Eliquis FC (apixaban 5mg) 1# BID 5D
    • Gasmin (dimehtylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 5D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC 5D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 5D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 5D
    • Sinomin (sulfamethoxazole 4%) BID OU 7D
    • Alminto (antazoline 0.15mg, tetrahydrozoline 0.5mg, chlorhexidine 0.05mg; per mL) BID OU 7D
    • Kary Uni (pirenoxine 0.05mg/mL) BID OU 7D
• 2025-03-31 Family Meeting - Conditioning Regimen Schedule
  • 2025-04-06 W7 D-3
    • Diflucan 450mg PO QD
    • Neomycin 250mg PO QID
    • Cravit 750mg PO QD
    • B-iodine 1:30 for gurgling & 1:200 for bathing
  • 2025-04-07 W1 D-2
    • melphalan 100mg/m2 154mg NS 500mL 1hr
    • palonosetron 0.25mg
    • dexamethasone 4mg
    • NS 2000 or 3000 for hydration
    • furosemide 20mg IV Q12H
  • 2025-04-08 W2 D-1
    • melphalan 100mg/m2 154mg NS 500mL 1hr
    • CBC/DC
    • Emend 1# PO
    • 2.5 amp NaHCO3 & 5mL 15% KCl in each IV bottle (total 10 amp NaHCO3, 20mL KCl)
  • 2025-04-09 W3 D00
    • Emend 1# PO
    • hydrocortisone 200mg IV
    • mannitol 200mg/kg 100mL
    • NS 2000mL/day
    • PBSCT
  • 2025-04-10 W4 D01
    • CBC/DC
    • G-CSF 300ug SC QD till WBC > 4K
  • 2025-04-11 W5 D02
    • CBC/DC
• 2025-03-24 ~ 2025-03-26 POMR Urology Xu JunKai
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Calculus in bladder, status post Cystolithotripsy on 2025-03-25
    • Elevated prostate specific antigen, status post Transrectal ultrasound of prostate biopsy on 2025-03-25
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
    • Postive of anti-HBc
  • CC
    • Gross hematuria in recent months    
  • Present illness history
    • This is a 72-year-old male with past history of:
      • Multiple myeloma, lambda, ISS stage II, with compression fracture of T11, L2 and L3 vertebral body
      • Postive of anti-HBc
      • Essential (primary) hypertension
      • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
      • Angina pectoris, Coronary artery disease, left main with triple vessel disease, status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stent stenting for left main coronary artery to left anterior descending artery and mid-left circumflex coronary artery on 2023/08/14
    • According to the medical record, this patient was referred from Hematology clinic for the gross hematuria survey before bone trasplantation. Cystoscopy on 2025/03/22 showed four marked baldder stone. Routine blood test showed an elevated PSA (27.64ng/mL). His total prostate volume is approximately 80cc.
    • After discussing with the patient, he decided to receive endoscopic cystolitholapaxy and prostate biopsy. At admission day, CT revealed some stones (up to 8mm) in urinary bladder and enlargement of prostate with calcifications. Under the impression of bladder stone, the patient is admitted to our ward for endoscopic cystolitholapaxy and prostate biopsy.    
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • At admission, preoperative evaluation and examination were done. TRUSP bx and Cystolithotripsy was performed on 2025-03-25. Postoperative course was uneventful. With fair urination and stable condition, he was discharged on 2025-03-26 and would be followed up at urologic clinic for pathology report.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • MgO 250mg 1# QID 7D
    • Doxaben XL (doxazosin 4mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Avodart (dutasteride 0.5mg) 1# HS 7D
• 2025-03-14 SOAP Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Prescription x3
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
• 2025-03-10 SOAP Family Medicine Chen ZhengYu
  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 28D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# QDCC 28D
• 2024-12-20 SOAP Family Medicine Chen ZhengYu
  • Prescription x3
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC 28D
• 2024-12-20 SOAP Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 28D
    • Exforge FC (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2024-11-13 ~ 2024-11-28 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma, lambda, ISS stage II, with compression fracture of T11, L2 and L3 vertebral body
    • Postive of anti-HBc
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Angina pectoris, Coronary artery disease, left main with triple vessel disease, status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stent stenting for left main coronary artery to left anterior descending artery and mid-left circumflex coronary artery on 2023/08/14
  • CC
    • for stem cell collection    
  • Present illness history
    • This 71 year-old male patient quitted smoking for years. He loss follow up on 2023/12 with diognosis of MM Free Light Chain κ/λ; κ/λ,(blood): FLLC = 580.0 mg/L; 2023/12/09 M-peak = Positive on 2023/12/11.
    • Bone marrow and chromosome were done, report showed Plasma cell myeloma. IHC: positive of MPO, CD34, CD61, CD7, CD138, light chain. Apply major illness on 2024/03/29.
    • VTD treatment since 2024/04/03 to 2024/10/22.
    • This time, he denied fullness or fever, no BW loss or infection sign. Under the impression of Multiple myeloma, lambda, ISS stage II, with compression fracture of T11, L2 and L3 vertebral body, so he was admitted for stem cell collection on 2024/11/13.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, he received chemothreapy as Endoxan 3g/m2 on 2024/11/15.
    • Mesna maintain and hydration since 2024/11/15-11/16.
    • CVS was consulted for D/L insertion for stem cell collection around 2024/11/25-11/26.
    • 2024/11/26 Total CD34+: 227.597*10^6, CD34+: 3.688kg/10^6.
    • 2024/11/27 Total CD34+: 96.706*10^6, CD34+: 1.559kg/10^6.
    • 2024/11/26-11/27 stem cell collection (BW 62kg) in 2 bags
      • Total CD 34+: 421*10^6
      • CD34+: 6.788kg*10^6
    • Under the stable condition, he can be discharged on 2024/11/28. OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 10D
• 2024-10-22, 2024-10-08, 2024-09-10 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gai WeiYao
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC 14D
    • Limeson (dexamethasone 4mg) 10# QW 14D
    • Thado (thalidomide 50mg) 2# HS 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS 14D
• 2024-03-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gai WeiYao
  • O
    • 2024/02/04 CT: ABD - whole abdomen, Pelvis (no contrast)
      • R/O bil. renal cysts (up to 3.4cm). Small size of right kidney. Tiny stones in left kidney. Some stones (up to 8mm) in urinary bladder.
      • Enlargement of prostate with calcifications.
• 2024-03-21 SOAP Orthopedics Chen YingHe
  • S
    • acute LBP developed,
    • received T12 vertebroplasty at Cardinal Tien Hospital => persistent pain
  • O
    • scan image: multiple level lesion, Multiple myeloma is likely!
• 2023-12-25 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gai WeiYao
  • O
    • 2023/12/23 IgD = < 13.38 mg/L;
    • 2023/12/21 B2-microglobulin (NM) = 3.26 mg/L;
    • 2023/12/20 IgE = 223 IU/mL;
    • 2023/12/20 IgG = 643 mg/dL;
    • 2023/12/20 IgA = 54 mg/dL;
    • 2023/12/20 IgM = < 20 mg/dL;
• 2023-12-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Gai WeiYao
  • O
    • 2023/12/11 Free Light Chain κ/λ: FKLC = 12.1 mg/L; FLLC = 580.0 mg/L;
    • 2023/12/09 M-peak = Positive;
  • A/P
    • Referred from Neprhro for M-protein and proteinuria (20231219)
    • Pain over Lt upper arm (20231219)
• 2023-12-06 SOAP Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Prescription x3
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD
    • Plavix (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC
    • Exforge (amlodipine 5mg, valsartan 160mg) 0.5# QD
    • Forxiga (dapagliflozin 10mg) 0.5# QDAC
• 2023-08-13 ~ 2023-08-16 POMR Cardiology Ke YuLin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Angina pectoris
    • Coronary artery disease, left main with triple vessel disease, status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with drug eluting stent stenting for left main coronary artery to left anterior descending artery and mid-left circumflex coronary artery on 2023/08/14
    • Hypertension
    • Newly type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c: 6.6% on 2023/03/01 -> 7.1% on 2023/07/11)
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
    • Reflux esophagitis Los Angeles (LA) Classification grade A (last panendoscopy on 2023/07/11)
    • Fatty liver, moderate~severe with abnormal liver function test
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Hyperuricemia
    • Cataract
  • CC
    • exertional chest tightness and dyspnea during climbing for 6 months
  • Present illness history
    • This 71 year-old male patient quitted smoking for years. He has the history of hypertension for 5~6 years, newly type 2 diabetes mellitus for 4 months (HbA1c: 6.6% on 2023/03/01 -> 7.1% on 2023/07/11), reflux esophagitis and internal hemorrhoid for 10+ years (last panendoscopy and colonoscopy on 2023/07/11), fatty liver, moderate~severe with abnormal liver function test for years, benign prostatic hyperplasia for 4 years, mixed type hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia for 3 years. left renal and ureteral stone status post flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy & double J stenting on 2020/06/16 and right renal stone for 3 years. He is regularly followed up in our Urology and Family Medicine clinics. His systolic blood pressure at home is around 120 ~ 130 mmHg, and he did not measure his blood sugar at home.
    • This time, he was hospitalized for cardiac catheterization due to coronary artery disease. According to the patient’s description, he experienced exertioal chest tightness and dyspnea during climbing for 6 monthss. These symptoms could be relieved by rest. There was no orthopnea, radiation pain, cold sweating, palpitation, nausea, fatigue, tarry/ bloody stool.
    • He underwent a health examination and heart CT angiography was done on 2023/07/11. The result showed: 1. Calcification of the coronary arteries (LAD 53, LCX 0, RCA 3, Left main trunk 0, total calcium score 56, uisng AJ-130 method); 2. Left main coronary artery: Patent; 3. Left anterior descending coronary artery: > 70% stensos at S6 and S7 by soft plaque. (Se3 IM80, Im86); Left circumflex coronary artery: > 90% stenosis at orfice of LCX; 5. Right coronary artery. He was then referred to our cardiology clinic for further management.
    • Echocardiography was arranged on 2023/08/04, which reported LVEF = 76; Normal chamber size; Thickening of IVS; Adequate LV and RV systolic function; Possibly impaired LV relaxation; Mild MR, AR, TR and PR; No regional wall motion abnormalities.
    • Coronary angiography was suggested, the patient and family agreed this recommendation after well explain the benefit and risk of this procedure.
    • Under the impression of angina pectoris and coronary artery disease, he was admitted and coronary angiography with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) will be done on 2023/08/14.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, the indications and risks of coronary angiography were explained to the patient and his family in detail and they agreed to do this procedure.
    • According his lipid profile and HbA1c on 2023/07/11: CHO: 171, LDL: 97, HDL: 37, TG: 286, HbA1c: 7.1%. Therefore, we treated hyperlipidemia with Crestor and added metformin to control blood sugar.
    • He underwent cardiac catheterization on 2023/08/14 and the result showed CAD LM and TVD and after discussed with the paitent and family about further management and they decided to underwent PCI first.
    • PCI with DES for LM to LAD and mid LCX with DES were performed with success. Dual antiplatelet with Aspirin/Plavix were used.
    • Mild elevated of cardiac markers with CK-MB (11.1 -> 3.7 ng/mL) was detected and ECG was showed no significant STT change after serial follow-up. The right wrist catheter wound healed well. Neither ecchymosis nor hematoma developed. The patient felt significant improvement of effort related chest tightness after PCI.
    • Under stable clinical condition, he was discharged on 2023/08/15 with outpatient treatment arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Bokey (aspirin 100mg) 1# QD 1D
    • Crestor (rosuvastatin 10mg) 1# QD 1D
    • Ulstop FC (famotidine 20mg) 1# QD 1D
    • Plavix FC (clopidogrel 75mg) 1# QD 6D
    • Uformin (metformin 500mg) 1# BIDCC 6D
• 2020-06-15 ~ 2020-06-17 POMR Urology Zhang ShangRen
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Left renal and ureteral stone status post flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy & double J stenting on 2020-06-16
    • Hydronephrosis, left
    • Right renal stone
    • Essential (primary) hypertension

[consultation]

• 2025-04-17 Infectious Disease
  • A
    • Consultation for Mepem antibiotic
    • 72-year-old multiple myeloma male patient, who received PBSCT on 2025/04/09, has neutropenic fever for two days, despie cefepime use.
    • White count only 80 this morning.
    • Besides Targocid and Mycafungin, cefepime is replaced by Mepem this morning.
    • Please continue Mepem for one week first and check blood culture report.
• 2025-04-16

[surgical operation]

• 2025-03-25
  • Surgery
    • TRUSP bx        
    • Cystolithotripsy        
  • Finding
    • DRE:T1
    • 4 chips at bilateral lateral side, and 3 chips at bilateral medial side
    • Prostate hypertrophy with enlarged bilateral lateral lobes with high bladder neck
    • There were multiple yellowish stones in the urinary bladder, the largest is about 0.8cm at length   
• 2024-11-21
  • Surgery
    • RIJV double lumen implantation    
  • Finding
    • The double lumen catheter was inserted via right internal jugular vein and
    • patent flow after implantation was confirmed   

[chemotherapy]

• 2025-04-07 - melphalan 100mg/m2 163mg NS 500mL 1hr (adjusted BSA)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

• 2024-11-15 - cyclophosphamide 3000mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 2hr

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + Akynzeo (netupitant 300mg, palonosetron 0.5mg) PO + NS 250mL

• 2024-10-30 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-10-23 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-10-15 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-10-08 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-09-18 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-09-10 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-09-03 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-08-27 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-08-21 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-08-14 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-07-10 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-07-03 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-06-26 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-06-19 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-06-12 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-06-05 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-05-29 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-05-22 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-05-15 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.1mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-05-07 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-04-10 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg) SC 1min (VTd)

• 2024-04-03 - Velcade (bortezomib 1.3mg/m2 2.2mg) SC 1min (VTd)

2025-05-12

This is a 72-year-old male with known multiple myeloma (lambda, ISS stage II), atrial fibrillation, post-PCI (2023-08-14), hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia, who received auto-PBSCT on 2025-04-09. He was re-admitted on 2025-05-11 for fever and fatigue. Current findings indicate resolution of febrile episode, gradual hematological recovery, preserved hemodynamics, yet persistent thrombocytopenia and borderline hyponatremia. Mild pulmonary infiltrate is noted on CXR (2025-05-10). The current clinical concern centers around infection status post-transplant, cytopenia, and metabolic derangements.

Problem 1. Fever post-transplant

• Objective
  • Fever was documented with BT up to 37.7°C and HR 109 bpm (2025-05-11 15:32), improving to 37.4°C (2025-05-12 08:18).
  • Initial CRP mildly elevated at 0.5 mg/dL (2025-05-10) and increased to 0.7 mg/dL (2025-05-11), Procalcitonin 0.20 ng/mL (2025-05-12).
  • CXR (2025-05-10) showed mild right lower lung infiltrates.
  • Cough with white sputum on 2025-05-12, no chills or rigors.
  • Empirical cefotaxime 2g IV Q8H initiated (2025-05-11).
• Assessment
  • Infectious etiology is probable given imaging (CXR 2025-05-10), but systemic markers (PCT, CRP) suggest mild inflammation.
  • Pneumonia with afebrile presentation post-antibiotic may represent resolving lower respiratory infection.
  • Neutrophil predominance (68.3% on 2025-05-11), normal WBC 5.55 x10^3/uL suggest hematologic recovery.
  • Post-transplant patients are at high risk for infection; early antibiotic use aligns with IDSA guidelines.
• Recommendation
  • Continue current antibiotics (cefotaxime), monitor for defervescence and inflammatory markers.
  • Obtain sputum culture if cough persists or worsens.
  • Consider de-escalation if afebrile for >48h and cultures negative.
  • Monitor CBC/DC and daily vitals closely.

Problem 2. Cytopenia post-auto-PBSCT

• Objective
  • Persistent thrombocytopenia: PLT 26 → 48 → 78 x10^3/uL (2025-05-09 to 2025-05-11).
  • Anemia: HGB stable around 10.5 g/dL (2025-05-11).
  • WBC recovered from 0.33 x10^3/uL (2025-04-18) to 5.55 x10^3/uL (2025-05-11).
  • Reticulocyte count not available; patient had multiple transfusions previously.
  • G-CSF previously used post-transplant until WBC >4K on 2025-04-20.
• Assessment
  • Thrombocytopenia is likely chemotherapy- and transplant-related; gradual recovery observed.
  • No active bleeding noted. No transfusion required currently.
  • Anemia appears stable and compensated.
  • WBC recovery suggests engraftment complete; megakaryocytic recovery still delayed.
• Recommendation
  • Continue to monitor CBC daily.
  • Hold anticoagulation if PLT <50K or signs of bleeding (apixaban 5mg BID in use currently)
  • Evaluate marrow reserve if thrombocytopenia persists beyond Day+35.
  • Maintain infection precautions due to immunosuppressive status.

Problem 3. Hyponatremia and mild metabolic derangements (not posted)

• Objective
  • Na: 134 → 131 mmol/L (2025-05-10 → 2025-05-11); K stable at 3.5 mmol/L.
  • Mg: 1.5 mg/dL (2025-05-12), previously 1.8 (2025-04-19), corrected during PBSCT course.
  • Ca: 2.02 mmol/L (2025-05-12); previously fluctuated between 1.65–2.04 mmol/L.
  • Glucose levels: 129 → 151 mg/dL (2025-05-11 to 2025-05-12), likely stress- or steroid-induced.
• Assessment
  • Hyponatremia is mild but trending downward. SIADH vs dilutional vs drug-related (e.g., antidiuretics, hypotonic fluid intake).
  • No signs of acute neurocognitive dysfunction. Fluid status clinically euvolemic.
  • Hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia are mild and improving post-transplant.
  • DM status with slightly elevated BG; Metformin continued.
• Recommendation
  • Monitor serum Na, K, Mg, Ca daily.
  • Ensure adequate solute intake and restrict hypotonic fluids.
  • Consider adding NaCl if symptomatic or Na <130 mmol/L.
  • Reinforce DM dietary adherence; continue current Metformin (Uformin 500mg BIDCC).
  • Check HbA1c if not recently done.

Problem 4. Cardiovascular risk and post-PCI AF

• Objective
  • ECG repeatedly showed atrial fibrillation (e.g., 2025-04-22, 2025-04-14, 2025-03-25).
  • Post-PCI (DES for LM to LAD and LCX on 2023-08-14), Syntax score = 8, LVEF preserved (62% on 2025-04-07).
  • On Concor (bisoprolol 1.25mg QD) and Eliquis (apixaban 5mg BID).
• Assessment
  • AF is chronic with rate control on beta-blocker; no hemodynamic compromise.
  • Apixaban appropriately restarted post-transplant (2025-04-28) after thrombocytopenia improved.
  • CHA2DS2-VASc ≥ 4; anticoagulation essential unless PLT <50K or bleeding.
• Recommendation
  • Continue Eliquis if PLT >50K; re-evaluate if new bleeding or drop in platelets.
  • Continue beta-blocker; consider uptitration if HR >100 bpm persists.
  • Monitor electrolytes (esp. K, Mg) to prevent arrhythmia exacerbation.
  • Regular rhythm evaluation; no urgent need for cardioversion.

2025-04-16

[Avodart (dutasteride) and Doxaben XL (doxazosin) - tube feeding]

It is generally not recommended to open or crush Avodart (dutasteride) capsules for administration via a feeding tube and h ere’s why:

• Capsule Formulation:
  • Avodart capsules are typically soft gelatin capsules. Opening or crushing them can release the contents prematurely and potentially affect the stability or efficacy of the medication.
• Absorption:
  • The capsule might be designed to ensure proper absorption of the drug in the digestive tract. Altering it could affect how the medication is absorbed.
• Administration Challenges:
  • The contents of the capsule might be oily or have a consistency that makes accurate and safe administration through a feeding tube difficult.
  • It could potentially clog the tube or lead to incorrect dosing.
• Safety Precautions:
  • Dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin, so handling the contents of a broken capsule should be avoided, especially by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, due to the potential risk to a developing male fetus.

Doxaben XL is an extended-release formulation of doxazosin.

• Generally, it is not recommended to crush, chew, or open extended-release tablets or capsules for administration via a feeding tube.

2025-04-01

Visit Date: 2025-04-01 Visit Time: 11:00 Subject: Bedside Visit, Medication Counseling, and Psychological Support

Observation:

• Patient visited around 11:00. Employed caregiver was in the room’s rest area. Patient was on the phone, seated in a chair by the bedside.
• After the phone call, patient was asked about sleep and dietary intake. Patient reported no issues with either.
• Recent lab data was explained to the patient. Patient was informed that liver and kidney function values were within normal range, and generally no medication dose adjustments would be needed due to these factors.
• Patient was informed that he is scheduled for autologous transplantation, which carries a much lower risk than allogeneic transplantation. Patient was encouraged to relax and follow the instructions provided by the medical staff.
• Patient inquired several times about the condition of his prostate and bladder. Patient was informed that these issues could be discussed with the physician for follow-up, but they would not currently impact the transplantation procedure.

Assessment:

• Patient expressed minor anxiety regarding transplantation.
• Patient is concerned about prostate and bladder conditions.
• Patient may be experiencing stress related to his illness and treatment.

Recommendations:

• Communicate patient’s concerns regarding prostate and bladder conditions to the attending physician (Dr. Gao), requesting that Dr. Gao address these concerns during the next rounds.
• Provide psychological support to the patient to alleviate anxiety and stress.

Intervention:

• Provided the patient with the book “Mindful Recitation of Buddha’s Name” to offer spiritual support and promote emotional stability during hospitalization.
• Communicated with Dr. Gao regarding the patient’s concerns.

2025-03-31

[Interprofessional Practice and Family Meeting Minutes]

Date & Time of Meeting: 2025-03-31 at 14:00

Location: 11A Ward meeting room

Summary:

An Interprofessional Practice and Family Meeting was held by the attending physician, Dr. Gao, with the following participants representing the patient’s side: the patient himself, his wife, son, daughter, and hired caregiver.

Dr. Gao provided an overview of the rationale for stem cell transplantation, associated risks, proposed treatment timeline, and coordination needed from family members. He also invited the family to ask questions and answered each inquiry regarding treatment in detail.

After the meeting, I followed up with the patient and family to emphasize the importance of infection prevention.

During the session, I learned that the patient is a practitioner of Pure Land Buddhism and Buddha-name recitation. I promised to bring a booklet on this practice for his reference during my next visit.

2024-03-27

[bedside visit: assessing patient comfort and medication needs]

I visited the patient at around 16:10 on 2024-03-27. The patient and his female relatives were in the room. I inquired about any medication issues and asked if the current pain management was satisfactory.

The patient mentioned feeling more pain when needing to turn his body but did not require an increase in pain medication.

No further medication concerns were raised by the family.

2024-03-22

[possible MM detected]

Lab results supported the possibility of multiple myeloma.

• Presence of a monoclonal protein => 2023-12-09 M-peak positive
• Suppression of uninvolved immunoglobulins (immunoparesis) => 2024-03-22 IgG 535 mg/dL, IgM <20 mg/dL, IgA 50 mg/dL
• Free light chain assay => 2023-12-11 FLLC 580 mg/L, FK/FL ratio 0.02

However, in the most recent lab results, there was no extreme anemia, hypercalcemia.

The underlying condition HTN and DM are currently well managed. Vital signs and serum glucose levels are stable.

Osteolytic bone disease is a major feature of MM that can result in bone pain and pathologic fractures. Bone pain is now treated with oral Tramacet and PRN Tramtor injection with no discrepancy.

It is suggested to risk-stratify myeloma patients at initial diagnosis wiht FISH on the bone marrow for t(11;14), t(4;14), t(6;14), t(14;16), t(14;20), del17p13, gain 1q, and trisomies of odd numbered chromosomes.

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[lab data]

2023-08-29 Anti-HBc Reactive
2023-08-29 Anti-HBc-Value 6.12 S/CO
2023-08-29 Anti-HBs 85.60 mIU/mL
2023-08-29 HBsAg Nonreactive
2023-08-29 HBsAg (Value) 0.35 S/CO

2023-08-29 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2023-08-29 Anti-HCV Value 0.10 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-23 CT - chest
  • Findings
    • Lungs: s/p RUL wedge resection with staple line and reticular opacities at apical lung region. minimal paraspinal fibrosis of RLL, related to irritation of adjacent osteophytes of spine
      • normal appearance of RML and left lung.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Vessels:
      • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers. minimal calcified aortic valves
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies due to spondylosis
    • Visible abdominal contents: massive ascites is visible
  • Impression:
    • post op change in RUL. no new lung nodule.
• 2024-03-08 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis
    • Stomach, prepyloris, s/p neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical subtotal gastrectomy (S2024-4551) — intestinal metaplasia, many intramural mucinous pools, post chemotherapy effect. No residual tumor.
    • Lymph node, LN, 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, LND2 resection (S2024-4551) — focal foreign body reaction, focal mucinous pools, focal nodal fibrosis; post chemotherapy effect. No residual tumor (0/66).
    • Pancreas capsule, excision (S2024-4551) — negative for malignancy.
    • Transverse colon, partial resection (S2024-4551) — ischemic change. No tumor.
    • Tissue labeled as “abdomen wall tumor”, excision and frozen section (F2024-81FS) — foreign body giant cell reaction. No malignancy.
    • ypT0 ypN0 (if cM0)
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure - radical subtotal gastrectomy with LN D2 dissection + GJ anastomosis take down + T-colon partial resection : Stomach: lessuser curvature: 8 cm; greater curvature: 13 cm; duodenal cuff: 1.5 cm; mucosal erosion: 2 x 1.5 cm. anastomosis bowel: 5 cm
    • Tumor Site - prepyloris
    • Tumor Size - no residual tumor.
    • Gross configuration: no residual tumor.
    • Sections are taken and labeled as:
      • Tissue for frozen section: F2024-81FS: Tissue labeled as “abdomen wall tumor”.
      • Tissue for formalin fixation: (S2024-4551): A1: distal margin of the stomach; A2: proximal margin of the stomach; A3-9: erosion/tumor site; A10-12: non-tumor site; A13: anastomosis; A14: LN1; A15-17: LN3; A18-21: LN4; A22: LN5; A26-24: LN6; A25-27: LN (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12); A28: pancreas capsule; A29: bilateral cut ends of the transverse colon; A30: ischemic change site of the colon; A31: mesentery.
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type - No residual tumor.
    • Histologic Grade - No residual tumor.
    • Tumor Extension - No residual tumor.
      • Margins
        • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
        • Distal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
        • Radial margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Lymphovascular Invasion: not identified
        
      • Perineural Invasion: not identified
        
      • Regional Lymph Nodes
        • Number of lymph nodes examined/involved: 0 / 66 = A14: LN1 (0/0); A15-17: LN3 (0/10); A18-21: LN4 (0/11); A22: LN5 (0/2); A23-24: LN6 (0/10) ; A25-27: LN (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) (0/31); A28: pancreas capsule (0/2). .
      • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition): no residual tumor.
        • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply)
        • y (posttreatment)
        • Primary Tumor (pT) - ypT0: No residual tumor
        • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - ypN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
        • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case) If cM0
      • Additional Pathologic Findings
        • Intestinal metaplasia
        • Other (specify): mucinous pools, foreign body giant cell reaction.
      • Ancillary Studies - none
        
      • Comment(s) - none.
• 2024-03-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (122 - 37) / 122 = 69.67%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 69.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV,RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild MR, TR, AR, PR
• 2024-03-05 Flow Volume Chart
  • Mild obstructive ventilatory impairment
• 2024-02-01 MRI - upper adbomen
  • Indication: epigastric pain for recent one months.
  • Abdominal MRI with and without IV contrast enhancement shows:
    • status post gastrojejunostomy bypass
    • Gastric wall thickneing at antrum is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-12-15, the lesion is stationary.
    • Small lymph nodes are found at periantral region. However, the lesions are non-specific
    • Tiny hepatic cyst measuring 0.8cm in largest dimension is found at S7/8 (Se13 Im10).
• 2024-01-16 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Increased activity in the middle and lower T-spines and L4-5 spines. Degenerative change may show this picture. Please correlate with other imaging modalities for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in the maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined (post-traumatic change? other nature?). Please follow up bone scan for further evaluation.
  • Increased activity in bilateral shoulders, sternoclavicular junctions and hips, compatible with benign joint lesions.
• 2024-01-15 MRI - brain
  • Indication: Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung post operation 3 dimensions video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right upper lobe wedge resection and radical lymph node dissection 2023/12/29.
  • Findings:
    • Mild degree of general enlargement of ventricles, cistern spaces and cortical sulci, indicating general brain atrophy.
    • Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament causing spinal canal stenosis at visible C1-2 levels.
  • IMP:
    • Mild general brain atrophy. OPLL at C-spine. No evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-01-12 PET scan
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the stomach around the previous operative area and in two focal areas in the peripyloric area. The nature is to be determined (residual or recurrent malignancy? inflammation?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the upper lobe of right lung and in the right lateral chest wall. Post-operative inflammation may show this picture.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary regions. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
• 2024-01-01 CXR erect
  • s/p right chest tube in place, its tip directed superomedially, projecting over 3rd rib
  • Port-A catheter inserted into SVC via left subclavian vein.
  • s/p RUL wedge resection
  • Rt pneumothorax in regression
  • Subcutaneous emphysema in the right neck and chest wall.
• 2023-12-29 Patho - lung wedge biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Lung, right, upper lobe, VATS wedge resection (S2023-26261A) and biopsy with frozen section (F2023-583FS) —- adenocarcinoma.
      • IHC stains: Napsin-A (+), TTF-1 (+), CK5/6 (-), p40 (-), CD56 (-).
    • Lymph node, ipsilateral (group No. 2+4), lymphadenectomy (S2023-26261B) —– free
    • pT1b pN0 (if cM 0); Pathology stage: IA2, at least
  • Gross Description
    • Specimen received:
      • Lung, size:_biopsy specimen: 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm; wedge resection specimen: 10 x 5 x 4 cm
        
      • Lymph nodes, 1bottle, maximal size: 1.0 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm
    • Tumor Site: Peribronchial
    • Gross Tumor Size:
      • Solitary : 1.1 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm
    • Gross tumor patterns: Well defined
      • Representative sections are taken and labeled as:
        • Tissue for frozen section: F2023-583FS: RUL biopsy.
        • Tissue for formalin fixation: S2023-26261A RUL wedge resection specimen: A1-3: tumor; A4-8: non-tumor; B: LN2+4.
  • Microscopic Description
    • Tumor Size - 1.1 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm.
    • Tumor Focality - Single tumor
      • Note: Required elements that differ among the tumor nodules (eg, tumor size, histologic type) should be reported for each tumor nodule.
    • Histologic Type (select all that apply) - Invasive adenocarcinoma, acinar predominant (100 %)
    • Histologic Grade (according to the main histological type) - G1: Well differentiated
    • Spread Through Air Spaces (STAS) - Not identified
    • Visceral Pleura Invasion - Not identified
    • Lymphovascular Invasion (select all that apply) - Not identified
    • Direct Invasion of Adjacent Structures (select all that apply) - No adjacent structures present
    • Margins (select all that apply) - All margins are uninvolved by carcinoma
    • Distance of invasive carcinoma from closest margin (centimeters): 2.5 cm
    • Specify closest margin: resection stapled margin.
    • Treatment Effect - No known presurgical therapy
    • Lymph Node Examination (required only if the lymph nodes present in the specimen) - free (right group 2+4: 0/10
    • Extranodal Extension - Not identified
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition) – IA2, at least
      • Note: Reporting of pT, pN, and (when applicable) pM categories is based on information available to the pathologist at the time the report is issued. Only the applicable T, N, or M category is required for reporting; their definitions need not be included in the report. The categories (with modifiers when applicable) can be listed on 1 line or more than 1 line.
    • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply) - N/A.
      • Primary Tumor (pT) - pT1b: Tumor >1 cm, but <=2 cm in greatest dimension
        • Note: Tumors with these features are classified as T2a if <=4 cm or if the size cannot be determined and T2b if >4 cm but <=5 cm.
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN) - pN0: No regional lymph node metastasis
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case) - if cM0
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply) - None identified
    • Ancillary Studies - IHC stains: Napsin-A (+), TTF-1 (+), CK5/6 (-), p40 (-), CD56 (-).
      • Note: For reporting cancer biomarker testing results, the CAP Lung Biomarker Template should be used. Pending biomarker studies should be listed in the Comments section of this report.
• 2023-12-28 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Possible Septal infarct, age undetermined
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-12-28 CXR
  • Subtle nodular increased opacity over peripheral of RUL
  • Marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of T-spine due to spondylosis.
  • Port-A catheter inserted into SVC via left subclavian vein.
• 2023-12-15 CT - abdomen
  • History: Gastric cancer of antrum with pancreatic neck invasion, cT4bN2M0 stage IVA status post gastrojejunostomy bypass on 2023/08/28
  • Findings:
    • There is a newly developed small ground-glass opacity 1 cm at RUL of the lung (Srs:301 Img:10). Primary lung cancer is highly suspected.
      • In addition, there are few lymph nodes in para-tracheal space.
      • Follow up is indicated.
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at gastric antrum is noted again, marked decreasing in wall thickness. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • Prior CT identified peri-gastric lymph nodes are noted again, decreasing in size.
    • A liver cyst 0.6cm in S8.
    • status post gastrojejunostomy bypass
  • Impression:
    • Primary lung cancer 1 cm in RUL is highly suspected.
    • Prior CT identified wall thickening at gastric antrum is noted again, marked decreasing in wall thickness. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • Prior CT identified peri-gastric lymph nodes are noted again, decreasing in size.
• 2023-11-21 ECG
  • Marked sinus bradycardia
• 2023-08-29 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • Negative
• 2023-08-22 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 72 y/o male patient with gastric ulcer r/o cancer.
  • Findings
    • Wall thickening at gastric antrum with ulceration, r/o gastric malignancy.
    • Presence of perigastric lymph nodes.
    • R/O liver cyst, 0.6cm in S8 liver.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IVA__(Stage_value)
  • Impression:
    • Gastric antrum tumor with ulceration with perigastric lymph nodes, r/o gastric malignancy, if proven malignancy, cstage T4bN2M.
    • R/O liver cyst.
• 2023-08-22 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (120 - 30.6) / 120 = 74.5%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.5
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 53.9
  • Conclusion:
    • Thickened AV with moderate AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
• 2023-08-10 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum, biopsy — Ulcer with high-grade gastric dysplasia, and H.pylori present
    • note: If clinical suspicion of malignant tumor persists, re-biopsy is recommended.
  • Microscopically, it shows ulcer with necrotic debris, hemorrhage, leukocytic infiltrate and high-grade dysplasia of gastric mcuosa with nuclear hyperchromasia and plemorphism. Helicobacter-like bacilli are seen.
  • Immunohistochemical stain of CK is negative for invasive lesion.
• 2023-08-10 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A
  • Gastric ulcerative lesion, rule out advanced gastric cancer type III, antrum, s/p biopsy
  • Rule out gastric outlet obstruction related to the antral lesion
  • Incomplete study, food in stomach and failed to enter duodenum

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-04 ~ 2024-03-15 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric cancer of antrum with pancreatic neck invasion, cT4bN2M0 stage IVA post neoadjuvant chemotherapy status post radical subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection + T-colon partial resection on 2024/03/07. ECOG:1, ypT0ypN0(cM0).
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • For gastrectomy +/- pancreatectomy
  • Present illness
    • This 74 year-old man patient has past history of 1. Gastric cancer of antrum with pancreatic neck invasion, cT4bN2M0 stage IVA status post gastrojejunostomy bypass on 2023/08/28 s/p chemotherapy with biweekly FLOT (Docetaxel 50mg/m2, Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 200mg/m2, 5FU 2600mg/m2) plus Nivolumab (3mg/kg, 200mg –> self pay) on 2023/09/22~; 2. Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe lung post operation 3 dimensions video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right upper lobe wedge resection and radical lymph node dissection 2023/12/29.
    • Initial, he sufferred from poor intake with postprandial fullness and poor appetite with body weight loss 10kg in recent half years. Then he came to LMD for help. UGI scope showed gastric ulcer with moderate dysplasia. Then he referred to our hospital for further management. Repet PES on 2023/08/10 showed reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A, gastric ulcerative lesion, rule out advanced gastric cancer type III, antrum, s/p biopsy, rule out gastric outlet obstruction related to the antral lesion and incomplete study, food in stomach and failed to enter duodenum. Stomach, antrum, biopsy pathology showed ulcer with high-grade gastric dysplasia, and H.pylori present.
    • Tumor marker on 2023/07/18 of CEA:2.25ng/ml CA199:385.56 U/ml.
    • 2D echo on 2023/08/22 showed M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.5, 1. Thickened AV with moderate AR 2. Normal MV with mild MR 3. Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness 4. Preserved LV and RV systolic function 5. Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size.
    • Abdominal CT on 2023/08/22 showed 1. Gastric antrum tumor with ulceration with perigastric lymph nodes, r/o gastric malignancy, if proven malignancy, cstage T4bN2M, stage IVA. 2. R/O liver cyst. GJ bypass and Port-A catheter insertion on 2023/08/28. Perioperative chemotherapy with biweekly FLOT(Docetaxel 50mg/m2, Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 200mg/m2, 5FU 2600mg/m2) plus Nivolumab (3mg/kg, 200mg –> self pay (buy 5 free 1) #1) on 2023/09/22 (C1D1), on 2023/10/17 (C1D15, Nivolumab 3mg/kg, 200mg 贈), on 2023/11/04 (C2D1, 3mg/kg, 200mg, self-paid #2), on 2023/11/18 (C2D15, 3mg/kg, 200mg, self-paid #3), on 2023/12/14 (C3D1, 3mg/kg, 200mg, self-paid #4), on 2024/01/17 (C3D15, 3mg/kg, 200mg, self-paid #5).
    • Followed-up Abdomen CT on 2023/12/15 revealed 1. Primary lung cancer 1 cm in RUL is highly suspected. 2. Prior CT identified wall thickening at gastric antrum is noted again, marked decreasing in wall thickness. Please correlate with gastroscopy. 3. Prior CT identified peri-gastric lymph nodes are noted again, decreasing in size. Due to suspected primary lung cancer in RUL, he visited to CS OPD and be hospitalized, then received operation of 3 dimensions video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery right upper lobe wedge resection and radical lymph node dissection was performed smoothly on 2023/12/29.
    • He denied poor appetite, body weight loss, abdominal pain or abdominal fullness. At OPD, upper abdomen MRI revealed (2) Gastric wall thickneing at antrum is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-12-15, the lesion is stationary. (3) Small lymph nodes are found at periantral region. However, the lesions are non-specific. After discussiing with Dr. Wu, he was admitted to ward for nutrition support and gastrectomy +/- pancreatectomy.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, radical subtotal gastrectomy with LN D2 dissection + T-colon partial resection was processed successfully on 2024/03/04. Pathologic report was pending The post-operative course was relatively smooth without complication.
    • During the hospitalization, the empiric antibiotic, stool softener and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. In a relatively stable condition, the patient was discharged, and an OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID 7D
    • Mosapin (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID 7D
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC 7D
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H 3D
• 2023-09-20 ~ 2023-09-25 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric cancer of antrum with pancreatic neck invasion, cT4bN2M0 stage IVA status post gastrojejunostomy bypass on 2023/08/28 s/p chemotherapy with biweekly FLOT (Docetaxel 50mg/m2, Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 200mg/m2, 5FU 2600mg/m2) plus Nivolumab (3mg/kg, 200mg, self pay) on 2023/09/22~
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • For perioperative chemotherapy with FLOT plus Nivolumab (C1D1).
  • Present illness
    • This 72 year old man patient sufferred from poor intake with postprandial fullness and poor appetite with body weight loss 10kg in recent half years. Then he came to LMD for help. UGI scope showed gastric ulcer with moderate dysplasia. Then he referred to our hospital for further management. Repeat PES on 2023/08/10 showed reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA classification, grade A, gastric ulcerative lesion, rule out advanced gastric cancer type III, antrum, s/p biopsy, rule out gastric outlet obstruction related to the antral lesion and incomplete study, food in stomach and failed to enter duodenum. Stomach, antrum, biopsy pathology showed ulcer with high-grade gastric dysplasia, and H.pylori present. Tumor marker on 2023/07/18 of CEA:2.25ng/ml CA199:385.56 U/ml. 2D echo on 2023/08/22 showed M-mode(Teichholz) = 74.5, 1. Thickened AV with moderate AR 2. Normal MV with mild MR 3. Normal LV chamber size and wall thickness 4. Preserved LV and RV systolic function 5. Mild PR, mild TR, normal IVC size. - Abdominal CT on 2023/08/22 showed 1. Gastric antrum tumor with ulceration with perigastric lymph nodes, r/o gastric malignancy, if proven malignancy, cstage T4bN2M, stage IVA. 2. R/O liver cyst. GJ bypass and Port-A catheter insertion on 2023/08/28. Now, he was admitted to ward for perioperative chemotherapy with biweekly FLOT (Docetaxel 50mg/m2, Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 200mg/m2, 5FU 2600mg/m2) plus Nivolumab (3mg/kg, 200mg, self pay) (C1D1) on 2023/09/22.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, Dorison 1# po BID and Famotidine 1# po BID D1~D3 from 2023/09/21~2023/09/23.
    • Perioperative chemotherapy with biweekly FLOT (Docetaxel 50mg/m2, Oxalip 85mg/m2, LV 200mg/m2, 5FU 2600mg/m2) plus Nivolumab (3mg/kg, 200mg, self pay, buy 5 and get 1 free) (C1D1) on 2023/09/22~2023/09/23.
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1pc iv PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent(Anti-HBc(+)) with Vemlidy 1# po QD.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2023/09/25 and OPD followed up later.       
  • Discharge prescription
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2023-09-12 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • P: Admission for Perioperative C/T with FLOT or FOLFOX plus Nivolumab
• 2023-08-21 POMR General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Gastric cancer of antrum with pancreatic neck invasion, cT4bN2M0 stage IVA status post gastrojejunostomy bypass on 2023/08/28. ECOG:1
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
  • CC
    • Poor intake with postprandial fullness and poor appetite with body weight loss 10kg in recent half years.
  • Present illness
    • This 72 year old male with past history of hypertension without regular follow up. This time, he sufferred from poor intake with postprandial fullness and poor appetite with body weight loss 10kg in recent half years. Then he came to LMD for help. UGI scope showed gastric ulcer with moderate dysplasia. Then he referred to our hospital for further management.
    • Repeat UGI scope also revealed gastric ulcerative lesion, rule out advanced gastric cancer type III, antrum, status post biopsy. Pathology showed ulcer with high-grade gastric dysplasia, and H.pylori present. Tumor marker of CEA:2.25ng/ml CA199:385.56 U/ml. He denied of fever, chills, dizzness, vomiting or tarry stool.
    • Under impressed of gastric ulcer with high grade dysplasia and suspect of malignancy, he was admitted for nutrition support first and further surgical intervention.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-operation survey was done and no abnormality. TPN was also given for pre-operation nutrition support. He received operation on 8/28 then operation finging showed distal pylroic tumor with direct invasion to posterior pancreas neck and multiple LN at peripyloric area were noted.
    • Due to above of the finding and poor nutrtion with this case, GJ bypass was performed first. Post operaively, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, albumin with lasix therapy, and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. He try to introduced liquid diet with step by step and until to semi-liquid diet was tolerate well. His generally well beings and relativley stable.
    • We consulted Oncology for further chemotherapy with immunotherapy, then the regimen will be arrange at OPD. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications and vital signs were stable after the surgery. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. Abdomen wound clean and removal JP tube was done smoothly on 9/2.
    • Under improved general condition, he was allowed to discharge today and GS and Oncology OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil 20mg) 1# QD
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Rich (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Mopride (mosapride citrate 5mg) 1# TID

[consultation]

• 2023-08-31 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • for neoadjuvant chemotherapy with immunotherapy, we will planning for further operation after 3 months later
    • This 72 y/o male with past history hypertension without regular follow up. This time, he diagnosis for gastric ulcerative with high grade dysplasia and suspect of malignancy then was admitted on 8/21. He received operation on 8/28 then operation finging showed distal pylroic tumor with direct invasion to posterior pancreas neck and multiple LN at peripyloric area were noted. Due to above of the finding and poor nutrtion with this case, GJ bypass was performed first. After operation, we need your help for neoadjuvant systemic chemotherapy + immunotherapy for 3 months first, then we will planning for further tumor resection procedure after 3 moths later.
  • A
    • Patient examined and Chart reviewed. A case of locally far advanced gastric cancer is ntoed. I am consulted for the further management with neoadjuvant treament.
    • My suggestiolns:
      • Already discuss with patient and family regarding chemotehrapy (FOLFOX or FLOT) plus immune checkpoint inhibitor
      • Please arrange my OPD if discharge
    • Thanks for your consultation. Any problem, please let me know.
• 2023-08-22 Gastroenterology
  • Q
    • nutrition support with TPN
    • This 72 y/o male with past history of hypertension without regular follow up. This time, he sufferred from poor intake with postprandial fullness and poor appetite with BW loss 10kg in recent half years. Then he came to LMD for help. UGI scope showed gastric ulcer with moderate dysplasia. Then he referred to our hospital for further management. Repeat UGI scope also revealed gastric ulcerative lesion, rule out advanced gastric cancer type III, antrum, s/p biopsy. Pathology showed ulcer with high-grade gastric dysplasia,and H.pylori present. Under impressed of gastric ulcer with high grade dysplasia and suspect of malignancy, he was admitted on 8/21, then further operation with subtotal gastrectomy will be arrange. Pre-operative nutrition support with TPN is planning. Thanks for your time!!
  • A
    • A case of suspect gastric cancer who request pre-op nutrition support.
      • General appearance: ill looking
      • GI tract: Dysphagia (-), Abd pain (-), Abd distension (-), Nausea (-), Vomiting (-), Diarrhea (-), Poor appetite (-), Poor digestion (+), BW loss (+, 10kg/6M) , stool (+), Bowel sound (-)
        
      • Feeding: Full liquid diet as tolerance
      • Allergy: NKA
    • Nutrition assessment:
      • BH 164cm BW 51.5kg
      • IBW 59kg 87%IBW BMI 19.2
        
      • BEE (calculated based on IBW) 1211kcal TEE 1890kcal
    • Lab data: Alb 4.0 TP 6.8 Na 138 K 3.5 BS 100
    • According to the patient`s present conditions, parenteral nutrition plus enteral feeding (as tolerance) will be suitable for nutrition supply. We will follow this case for adjustment of optimal nutrition support.
    • PN use recommendation:
      • DC SMOFkabiven peri 1440ml QD
      • SMOFkabiven central 1477ml QD, 61.5ml/hr
      • Lyo-Povigent 4ml/QD (add in TPN) (if not availabe, then swift to B-complex 1ml/QD and Vitacicol 2ml/QD in TPN)
      • Addaven 10ml/QD (add in TPN)
    • Items to be monitored when PN use
      • TPN is for single route, do not mix with other drugs except TPN drugs.
      • Check BW QW5 and record I/O Q8H
      • Check one touch Q6H x 2 days, if stable QD check
      • Please control BS <200 mg/dl with RI sliding scale
      • QW1 check CBC/DC
      • QW1 check BUN. Cr. AST. ALT. T/D Bil. TG. ALP. rGT. Na. K. Cl. Ca. P. Mg. Zinc. Alb. Prealbumin or Transferrin
      • When TPN is insufficient, replace with YF5 or D10W.

[surgical operation]

• 2024-03-07
  • Surgery
    • radical subtotal gastrectomy with LN D2 dissection
    • GJ anastomosis take down
    • T-colon partial resection due to ischemia
  • Finding
    • prepyloris gastric tumor with outlet obstruction
    • pancreas neck capsule fibrosis without tumor invasion
    • no tumor seeding or ascite
  • Procedure
    • ETGA
    • upper midline laparotomy
    • resection peritoneal lesion and frozen shows foreign body reaction without tumor
    • subtotal gastrectomy with GJ anastomosis take down
    • LN1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11p,12a resection
    • T-colon segmental resection with side to side anastomosis
    • Roux-en-Y GJ anastomosis
    • peritoneal lavage
    • two J-vac inserted
    • wound closed
• 2023-12-29
  • Surgery
    • 3D VATS RUL wedge resection + LND.
  • Finding
    • One GGO lesion was noted over RUL, size about 1.0cm in diameter.
    • Frozen section: adenocarcinoma.
    • One 20 Fr. straight chest tube was inserted via right 4th ICS.
• 2023-08-28
  • Surgery
    • GJ bypass
    • port A insertion
  • Finding
    • distal pylroic tumor with direct invasion to posterior pancreas neck
    • multiple LN at peripyloric area
    • no ascite
    • no liver mets
    • no peritoneal seeding
    • patient’s daugther decide GJ bypass and Port-A insertion

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-05-09 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-03-07 (radical subtotal gastrectomy)

• 2024-02-05 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-01-18 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2023-12-14 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 65mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

• 2023-11-17 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 60mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 240mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3500mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-11-03 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 60mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 100mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 350mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 3000mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-10-17 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 60mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-09-21 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 1hr + docetaxel 50mg/m2 60mg D5W 100mL 1hr + oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 120mg D5W 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Lv) + leucovorin 200mg/m2 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (Y-sited with Oxa) + fluorouracil 2600mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 24hr (Opdivo + FLOT)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-02-05

[no more leukopenia now, checking WBC left shifts]

A leukopenia episode was observed with a notably low WBC count of 1.82K/uL on 2024-02-02, following approximately two weeks after the last Opdivo + FLOT treatment on 2024-01-18. The timely administration of Granocyte (lenograstim) has effectively resolved the leukopenia as of the current date.

• 2024-02-05 Metamyelocyte 1.9 %
  

• 2024-02-05 Promyelocyte 1.0 %

• 2024-02-05 WBC 13.12 x10^3/uL 2024-02-05 Opdivo + FLOT

• 2024-02-02 WBC 1.82 x10^3/uL ***

• 2024-01-23 WBC 4.40 x10^3/uL

• 2024-01-17 WBC 3.72 x10^3/uL 2024-01-18 Opdivo + FLOT

• 2024-01-10 WBC 6.61 x10^3/uL

• 2023-12-28 WBC 15.72 x10^3/uL

• 2023-12-26 WBC 2.01 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-12-14 WBC 6.16 x10^3/uL 2023-12-14 Opdivo + FLOT

• 2023-11-28 WBC 2.84 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-11-21 WBC 4.20 x10^3/uL

• 2023-11-17 WBC 2.54 x10^3/uL * 2023-11-17 Opdivo + FLOT

• 2023-11-03 WBC 2.26 x10^3/uL ** 2023-11-03 Opdivo + FLOT

• 2023-11-01 WBC 2.17 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-10-11 WBC 3.22 x10^3/uL 2023-10-17 Opdivo + FLOT

• 2023-10-04 WBC 2.82 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-09-21 WBC 4.21 x10^3/uL 2023-09-21 Opdivo + FLOT

• 2023-09-01 WBC 5.35 x10^3/uL

The differential WBC count continues to exhibit a left shift, warranting an investigation to exclude the presence of an infection.

2023-12-15

The lab data from 2023-12-14, as well as TPR readings, appear generally normal. After reviewing the PharmaCloud and HIS5 records, no discrepancies were found in the active medication list.

2023-10-17

No discrepancy in the medication is found after a review of the PharmaCloud and HIS5 records.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-08 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Stomach, antrum, exploratory laparotomy with excision of ulcer and repair
      • — Malignant B-cell lymphoma
        
      • — Ulcer with perforation
  • MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
    • Operation procedure: exploratory laparotomy with excision of ulcer and repair
    • Topology: gastric antrum
    • Specimen size and number: one small piece measured 5.3 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm in size with inflammatory exudate coated at serosal fat. Representatively embedded for section in two cassettes.
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Histology type: B-cell lymphoma, compatible with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma shows large atypical lymphoid cells with nucleoli. Please refered to S2024-06146 for detailed description. Besides, ulcer with transmural inflammation and acute suppurative serositis with foreign body and abscess, compatible with perforation
    • Immunohistochemistry: CK(-), CD3(-) and CD20(+) for atypical lymphoid cell
• 2024-04-08 KUB
  • S/P operation.
  • S/P NG tube indwelling.
  • Presence of ileus.
  • Radiopaque spots at pelvic region.
• 2024-04-03 CT - abdomen
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Pneumoperitoneum.
    • Distention of stomach.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • A calcification (5.7mm) at LLL.
  • IMP:
    • Pneumoperitoneum.
    • Distention of stomach.
• 2024-04-03 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Prolonged QT
• 2024-04-01 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (85 - 28) / 85 = 67.06%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 67
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Septal hypertrophy
    • Trivial MR, mild to moderate TR and trivial PR
    • Mild pulmonary hypertension
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-03-29 PET
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the body and antrum of the stomach, compatible with lymphoma.
    
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in some mediastinal and bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes. Inflammation may show this picture.
    
  • Increased FDG accumulation in a focal area in the region about the middle portion of the transverse colon. The nature is to be determined (physiological FDG accumulation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left aspect of maxilla. Dental problem may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation is more likely.
• 2024-03-27 CT - chest
  • Without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images shows:
    • Lungs: a 6mm LLL perifissural granuloma, a 4mm RML perifissural granuloma, and a 3mm anterior RUL perifissural nodule, and a 4mm granuloma at posterior RUL (srs/img 202/123,101,104,52).
      • posterior fine reticular at LLL and RLL, likely fibrosis
    • Mediastinum and hila: many small LNs at A-P window, insignificant based on CT exam.
      • the vascular markings and great vessels in the lung, hila, and mediastinum are normal in distribution and appearance. no coronary arterial calcificatiion.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: no effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: unremarkable.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: a large infiltrative tumor with a large ulceration, causing asymmetic wall thickening of lower body and antral part of the stomach.
      • mild hyperplasia of both adrenal glands.
      • mild atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta and bilateral CIAs.
  • Impression:
    • large gastric with a large ulceration, lymphoma.
    • several small granulomas in the lungs. no LAP in chest and visible neck.
• 2024-03-27 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, lower body and distal antrum, biopsy — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue ulcer and infiltration of large lymphoid cells.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CD3(-), CD20(+), CD10(-), CD5(-). CD30(-), BCL2(+), BCL6(+), cMYC(-), MUM1(+), Cyclin D1(-), and CK(-). The Ki-67 is > 80%.
• 2024-03-26 Patho - bone marrow biopsy
  • Bone marrow, iliac, biopsy — Free of lymphoma involvement
    • Immunohistochemical stains:
      • MPO: positive for myeloid series
      • CD71: positive for erythroid series
      • CD61: positive for megakaryocytes
      • CD34: positive for blast
      • CD117: positive for blast
      • CD20: positive for B-cell
      • CD3: positive for T-cell
  • Microscopically, the section shows pictures as follows:
    • Normocellularity for his age, 30%
    • M/E ratio about 2/1, normal matureation of myeloid series and erythroid series
    • Adequate megakaryocytes with focal mononucleation and hyposegmentation
    • No increase of blast
    • Scatter T lymphocytes
    • Scatter B lymphocytes. It is free of lymphoma involvement
• 2024-03-26 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Gastric large ulcerative fungated tumor, lower body and distal antrum, suspect lymphoma and adenocarcinoma, s/p biopsy
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Suboptimal study due to food residue
  • CLO test: Positive
  • Suggestion:
    • No active bleeding
    • Suboptimal study due to food residue
    • pursue pathology and CLO test
    • PPI therapy

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-22 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Yang MuJun
  • S
    • refill entecavir
    • add three-in-one for H.P eradication (2 weeks)
    • admit on 2024-05-06 for C2 R-CDOP (Day1 R, Day 2 C, Day 3 D, Day 4 O, D1-D5 P) BW:52kg
  • A
    • Gastric DLBCL
  • P
    • Amoxicillin (1 gram) Twice daily x14 days
    • Clarithromycin (500 mg) Twice daily x14 days
    • Esomeprazole 40 mg Twice daily x14 days
  • Prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Klaricid (clarithromycin 500mg) 1# BID
    • ammoxicillin 250mg 4# BID
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# BIDAC
• 2024-03-25 ~ 2024-04-03 POMR Integrative Medicine Yang MuJun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of Stomach, lower body and distal antrum, biopsy, stage IE, IPI:1
    • Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
  • CC
    • tarry stool for 2days.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 71yrs old male, history of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, gastric lymphoma just diagnosis at MOHW TaoYuan Hospital.
    • This time, he suffered from tarry stool for 2days. He visited our Hematology and Oncology OPD for help today then referred to ER for admission. He also accompany body weight loss 3~4 kg in a half-year.
    • At MER, the vital sign: blood pressure 108/56mmHg; pulse 89 rate/min; temperature 36.1’C; respiratory rate 20 rate/min; Con’s E4V5M6; saturation 99%. The laboratory data disclosed WBC 7.95*10^3/uL, N.seg 78.2%, Glucose 148mg/dL, PLT 266K/uL, HGB 10mg/dl. The chest film showed no active lung lesion. The EKG shows normal sinus rhythm. Under the impression of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, gastric lymphoma, he was admitted to Hematology and Oncology ward for management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, arrange PES for tarry stool on 2024/03/26 and diagnosis: Gastric large ulcerative fungated tumor, lower body and distal antrum, suspect lymphoma and adenocarcinoma, s/p biopsy. Arrange Bone marrow on 2024/03/26 was done smoothly, pending of report.
    • PPI with pantoprazole 40mg IVD Q12H for tarry stool.
    • Antifibrinolytics with transamin 500mg IV Q12H.
    • IVF with N/S 500ml plus b-complex 1amp QD.
    • Constipation with sennoside 2# HS.
    • Hypocalcemia with calcium gluconate 10ML qd.
    • CT image on 2024/03/27 and revealed impression: large gastric with a large ulceration, lymphoma. several small granulomas in the lungs. no LAP in chest and visible neck. Consult GS for port-a insertion on 2024/03/28.
    • PET scan shows glucose hypermetabolism in the body and antrum of the stomach, compatible with lymphoma. 2D echo shows EF 67%, Conclusion: 1. Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion 2. Septal hypertrophy 3. Trivial MR, mild to moderate TR and trivial PR 4. Mild pulmonary hypertension 5. Preserved RV systolic function.
    • 2024-03-29 17:21 PATHO-bone marrow biopsy revealed free of lymphoma involvement. 2024-04-01 16:45 PATHO-stomach biopsy of lower body and distal antrum, biopsy shows Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-GCB subtype. Thus, adjuvent chemotherapy with RCOP (Mebthra 375mg/m2, endoxan 750mg/m2, vincristine 1.4mg/m2) from 2024/04/01 (C1).
    • Steroid with Compesolon 17# po qd on 2024/04/01~2024/04/05. PPI shift to oral from to back. Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting. With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2024/04/03 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Const-K (KCl 750mg/10mEq) 1# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 17# QD for 2024-04-04 and 2024-04-05
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC

[consultation]

• 2024-04-03 General and Gastroenterological Surgery
  • Q
    • CC bil. ribs pain while breathing since this morning
    • no dyspnea, no chest tightness, no abdominal pain, no dysuria, no URI symptom
    • PH: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
    • NKDA
  • A
    • A case of acute epigastric pain for one day
      • no chills. no fever
      • no passage of tarry stools
    • P.E showed diffuse local tenderness over whole abdomen with muscle guarding
    • Lab and Computed Tomography of Abdomen disclosed pneumoperitonmeum by hollow organ perforation
    • Emergency op is indicated, however, anethesia risk is very high!

[surgical operation]

• 2024-04-03
  • Surgery
    • Exploratory laparotomy with excision of ulcer, primary repair and multiple darinage
  • Finding
    • A gastric ulcer with perforation, antrum, ant. wall, 2cm in size - possible malignancy
    • A lot of purulent fluid over whole abdominal spaces, 100ml in amount
    • No liver or mesentary metastasis

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-05-09 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D2 + liposome doxorubicin 30mg/m2 20mg D5W 250mL 2hr D3 + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D4 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 90mg PO D1-5 (R-CDOP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3
• 2024-04-01 - rituximab 375mg/m2 540mg NS 500mL 8hr D1 + cyclophosphamide 750mg/m2 1000mg NS 250mL 30min D1 ……………………………………………. + vincristine 1.4mg/m2 2mg NS 50mL 10min D1 + prednisolone 60mg/m2 85mg PO D1-5 (R-COP)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + acetaminophen 500mg PO

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2024-05-09

This patient received R-COP on 2024-04-01 during his last hospital stay and admitted to receive R-CDOP on 2024-05-09 during this hospitalization. Lab results on 2024-05-08 showed no significant abnormalities, and no medication discrepancies were identified.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-05-06 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • severe R otalgia+ wet ear and unable to sleep, NP tumor+
• 2024-04-15 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • R wet ear+ R lat NP tumor+ necrotic tissue
• 2024-04-01 MRI - nasopharynx
  • for NPC and PET showed mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right nasopharynx.
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows: comparison: 2024/01/26 MRI
    • A case of NPC S/P indction C/T. Residual tumor at nasopharyngeal space with invasion of right parapharyngeal space, masticator space, cavernous sinus, PPF, and paranasal sinuses were noted. S/P treatment, seems stationary or with slight regression.
      
    • Right otitis media and Right mastoiditis.
    • Presence of thick fluid accumulation and thickened mucoperiosteum in the paranasal sinuses, bilateral.
    • Anterior and bil. lateral posterior neck soft tissue swelling, post R/T change.
    • No evident abnormal enlarged lymph node in the visible neck.
• 2024-03-14 PET scan
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in the right nasopharynx. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the right buccal region and in the middle portion of the tongue. The nature is also to be determined. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation
  • Mildly increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in the lower portion of the esophagus. Inflammation is more likely.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-03-11 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • no visible L NP tumor as discribed by MRI report, PET staging indicated
• 2024-01-26 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings:
    • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2023/09/28.
    • Known a case of NPC S/P indction C/T. Last time, large residual tumor (＞6.0cm) at nasopharyngeal space with invasion of right parapharyngeal space, masticator space, cavernous sinus, PPF, and paranasal sinuses. Marked shrinkage of this tumor S/P treatment. One small residual tumor (2.1cm) over left NP roof at this study.
    • Right otitis media.
    • Right mastoiditis.
• 2024-01-22 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • R otorrhea + pus, R nasal pus, NER
• 2023-12-25 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • R mucopus, nasal + CN 12 palsy (R), R/T completed, C/T = 1/2, BW = 54kg
• 2023-12-04 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NP crust s/p local treatment
  • smooth oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
  • no vocal palsy, adequate upper airway
• 2023-11-20 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NP tumor gone, sticky sputum, gr 2 mucositis, R otorrhea,
  • RT = 6 frx left, BWL 8kg (65 to 57kg now)
• 2023-11-13 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Right EAC otorrhea with pus, s/p L/T, Right TM intact but redness
• 2023-10-16 ENT Hearing Test
  • PTA
    • Reliabilty Fair
    • R’t : 43 dB HL, normal to severe mixed type HL
    • L’t : 21 dB HL, normal to moderate SNHL
  • Tymp
    • R’t : Type C
    • L’t : Type A
  • ART
    • R’t : absent
    • L’t : contra absent.
• 2023-10-02 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NPC undergoing CCRT
  • MRI validation done
  • will receive further C/T
  • grossly smooth NP
• 2023-09-28 MRI - nasopharynx
  • The current study was compared to the prior one obtained on 2023/06/27.
  • Known a case of NPC S/P indction C/T. Shrinkage of this tumor, but still large residual tumor (>6.0cm) at nasopharyngeal space with invasion of right parapharyngeal space, masticator space, cavernous sinus, PPF, and paranasal sinuses.
  • Right otitis media.
  • Right mastoiditis.
• 2023-09-22 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • Bil type A.
  • ART:
    • Bil reduced and absent.
  • E-tube function test:
    • Bil Poor.
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 44 dB HL; LE 21 dB HL.
    • RE normal to moderately severe SNHL.
    • LE normal to mild SNHL.
• 2023-09-18 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • 9/18 fiber = s/p induction C/T*3 (smooth NP now), then MRI validatiaon + then CCRT
  • R MEE+ tinnitus, PTA =
  • 2023/6/19 NPC, R= NK, diff ca (cT4N2M0, stage IVA) [RT Wang + CT Gao]
• 2023-07-10 KUB
  • S/P double J catheter insertion, left side urinary tract.
  • Fecal material store in the colon.
• 2023-07-10 SONO - kidney
  • Diagnosis: Bilateral renal stones
  • Suggestion:
    • L’t Kidney :
      • Size: 10 x 4.9 cm
      • Cortex: 1.2 cm
      • Calculus:(Max) Lower calyx 0.5 cm 0.3 cm
    • R’t Kidney :
      • Size: 11 x 5.8 cm
      • Cortex: 2.1 cm
      • Calculus:(Max) Lower calyx 0.3 cm 0.1 cm
• 2023-07-04 CXR
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
• 2023-07-01 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 52 y/o male patient with NPC cT4N2M0, left hydronephrosis r/o maligancy or stone.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Dilatation of left pelvicaliceal system and upper ureter due to left upper ureteral stone (2.4cm).
    • Small bilateral renal caliceal stones.
    • Right renal cyst, 1.3cm.
    • Liver cysts, up to 1.7cm in liver dome.
    • Presence of gallbladder sludge.
    • R/O atelectasis in right lower near diaphragm, suggest follow up study.
  • Impression:
    • Left upper ureteral stone with hydronephrosis.
    • Small bilateral renal caliceal stones.
    • Right renal cyst.
    • R/O liver cysts.
    • R/O atelectasis in right lower near diaphragm, suggest follow up study.
    • Gallbladder sludge.
• 2023-06-29 PET scan
  • A large glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the nasopharynx, right parapharyngeal space, right oropharynx, right maxillary sinus, right pterygoid muscles, skull base, sphenoid sinus and invasion to the right temporal lobe of the brain, compatible with advanced nasopharyngeal malignancy with intracranial invasion.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left retropharyngeal and multiple bilateral neck level II to III lymph nodes. Multiple metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture. However, please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
• 2023-06-28 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, moderate
    • Liver cysts, both lobes
    • Hydronephrosis, left kidney
    • Pancreatic calcified lesions
  • Suggestion:
    • Urology for hydronephrosis survey
    • Regular abdominal ultrasound follow up
• 2023-06-27 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: nasopharyngeal carcinoma, for cancer work up
  • MRI of the head and neck in multiplanar projections, multisequence imaging acquisition without and with IV Gd-DTPA administration shows:
    • A larage lobulated mass lesion (> 12 cm in largest dimension), mainly at right nasopharygeal space, with invasion of oropharynx, paranasal sinuses, both cavernous sinuses, right temporal fossa, right medial pterygoid muscle, right PPF and right parapharyngeal space.
      
    • Tumor also invasion to right posterior fossa, CP angle.
    • Multiple enlarged necrotic nodes (max: 4.1 cm) over both level II and III of neck and left retropharyngeal space. All above the low border of cricoid cartilage.
      
    • After IV contrast administration shows well or heterogenous enhancement of the mass or tumor and LNs.
  • IMP: Right NPC, T4N2Mx, stage IVA.
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:4(T_value) N:N2(N_value) M:0(M_value) STAGE:IVA (Stage_value)
• 2023-06-27 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp:
    • RE type C; LE type A.
  • ART:
    • Bil absent.
  • PTA
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 29 dB HL; LE 21 dB HL.
    • RE normal to moderate SNHL with 4k Hz A-B gap.
    • LE normal to mild SNHL.
• 2023-06-20 CT - neck
  • One huge lobulated mass lesion (> 8cm in largest dimension), mainly at right nasopharygeal space, with invasion of paranasal sinuses, both cavernous sinuses, right temporal fossa, right medial pterygoid muscle, right PPF and right parapharyngeal space. Suggest tissue proof to rule out malignancy.
  • Multiple enlarged necrotic nodes (max: 4.5cm) over both level II and III of neck, favor malignant nodes.
• 2023-06-19 Patho - nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal biopsy
  • DIAGNOSIS:
    • Nasopahrynx, punch biopsy — Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, differentiated (WHO-2A)
  • GROSS DESCRIPTION:
    • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of several pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
    • Histologic Type: Non-keratinizing carcinoma, differentiated (WHO-2A); The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK(+) and p63(+).
    • Treatment Effect (applicable to carcinomas treated with neoadjuvant therapy): patient not received
      
    • Additional Pathologic Findings (select all that apply): None identified
    • Ancillary Studies: patient not received
      
    • Clinical History (select all that apply): absent
• 2023-06-19 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • smooth OPx, HPx
  • crust with mild bulging over right upper adenoid pad
  • fair inf. turbinate, mucopus over left superior meatus

[MedRec]

• 2023-10-06 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Plan
    • The bil. neck: 50 Gy/ 25 fx. The preC/T NP tumor and LAPs involved area: 70 Gy/ 35 fx.
• 2023-08-15 SOAP Radiation Oncology Wang YuNong
  • Plan
    • Arrange MRI and EBV DNA test in Sep 2023 (after induction C/T completes). Refer to ENT Dr. Su for NP response assessment.
    • CT-simulation will be arranged on 9/26.
    • The RT regimen: The NP, oropharynx, bil. neck lymphatic drainage area: 50 Gy/ 25 fx. The gross NP tumor and LAPs: 70 Gy/ 35 fxs. RT will start around 10/2.
    • RTC: 9/26.
• 2023-06-26 POMR Hemato-Oncology Gao WeiYao
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N2M0, stage IVA, EBV DNA: 4460
    • Left ureter stone with left hydronephrosis s/p Flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy & double J stenting, left side on 7/4
    • Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
    • Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • Personal history of COVID-19
    • Calculus of ureter
  • CC
    • Right progressive painless neck mass for a year
  • Present illness
    • This is a 52-year-old man with past history of Inguinal hernia status post operation
    • A(+, seldom)/B(-)/C(+, 1 PPD for 30 +years)
    • He was brought to our outpatient department with chief complaint of right progressive painless neck mass for a year. Accompanying symptoms included trismus and intermittent epistaxis. No facial palsy, odynophagia, dysphagia, easy chocking, hemoptysis, otalgia, voice change, dyspnea, diplopia, recent body weight loss, fever were noticed. Physical exam showed a 6*4 cm firm and unmovable mass over right neck level II region. Fiberscopic exam showed bulging over right upper adenoid pad and right posterior oropharyngeal wall. Biopsy of the nasopharyngeal tumor was done, and the pathology report prooved malignancy. Admission for further examination was suggested, and the patient agreed after thorough consideration. Therefore, under the impression of nasopharyngeal cancer, the patient was admitted for cancer work-up.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, serial tests were arranged for tumor staging work up. MRI showed nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N2Mx, stage IVA. Abdominal sonography showed negative for malignancy but left hydronephrosis. Whole body PET scan showed advanced nasopharyngeal malignancy with multiple metastatic lymph nodes over bilateral level II/III and intracranial invasion.Tooth extraction was unnescessary after consulting OS doctor. After consulting with oncologist and radiation oncologist, induction chemotherapy first and then concurrent chemoradiotherapy was favored. Under relative stable condition, the patient will be transferred to oncology ward for further systemic treatment arrangement.
    • After transfer to oncology ward, we consult CVS for port A insertion and check anti-HBc for chemotherapy preparation. Additionally, we arrange abdominal CT for left hydronephrpsis survey. Abdominal CT show Left upper ureteral stone (2.4cm)with hydronephrosis. Consult GU doctor and arrange lexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy & double J stenting, left side on 7/4. In addiiton, due to urine routein show pyuria, add cefuroxime noted.
    • Remove foley on 7/5 morning and voiding smoothly. Under relative stable condition, he was discharge with oral form antibiotic.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQID
    • Mefno (mephenoxalone 200mg) 1# Q12H
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Meitifen (diclofenac Na 75mg) 1# Q12H
    • Allegra (fexofenadine 60mg) 1# BID
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# Q12H

[consultation]

• 2023-12-04 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • This is a 52-year-old man, a patient of right nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N2M0, stage IVA, EBV DNA: 4460.
    • Image study with nasopharyngoscopy (2023/06/19) showed smooth OPx, HPx, crust with mild bulging over right upper adenoid pad, fair inf. turbinate, mucopus over left superior meatus and neck CT (2023/06/21) showed One huge lobulated mass lesion (> 8cm in largest dimension), mainly at right nasopharygeal space, with invasion of paranasal sinuses, both cavernous sinuses, right temporal fossa, right medial pterygoid muscle, right PPF and right parapharyngeal space. 2. Multiple enlarged necrotic nodes (max: 4.5cm) over both level II and III of neck, favor malignant nodes.
    • Nasopharynx MRI (2023/06/27) revealed right NPC, T4N2Mx, stage IVA.
    • He underwent C1 induction chemotherapy with TPF on 2023/07/10, C2 on 2023/08/02, C3 on 2023/09/07.
    • Radiotherapy started since 2023/10/03 to 2023/11/27 for Rt to the bil. neck, NP, Rt parapharygeal space, and masticator space and CCRT with Cisplatin (40mg/m2, weekly) was given on 2023/10/03, 2023/10/09, 2023/10/17, 2023/10/24.
    • He complaint about restricted tongue movement and easy choking for two weeks after radiotherapy. We need your help for further evaluation and treatment suggestion. Thank you.
  • A
    • S:
      • restricted tongue movement and choking sometimes for 2 weeks
      • odynophagia-, dysphagia-
    • O:
      • Oral cavity: no palpable oral tumor, limited tongue motion (right side)+
      • Scope: NP crust s/p local treatment
      • smooth oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx
      • no vocal palsy, adequate upper airway
    • A:
      • restricted tongue movement, may due to RT
    • Plan:
      • Nasal and NP crust s/p L/T
      • ENT OPD f/u
• 2023-11-13 Ear Nose Throat
  • Q
    • for right ear pus discharge
    • This 52-year-old man, a patient of right nasopharyngeal carcinoma, cT4N2M0, stage IVA, EBV DNA: 4460 was diagnosed on 2023/06/21. He suffered from right progressive painless neck mass for a year.
    • He was admitted due to cachexia and right ear pus discharged for days. The righr ear pus culture: Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We need expertise to evaluate his condition thanks!
  • A
    • S:
      • right ear pus discharge for days
      • hearing loss-, aural fullness+
      • pus culture: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    • O:
      • Right EAC otorrhea with pus, s/p L/T, Right TM intact but redness
      • Scope: NP crust
    • A:
      • Right otitis externa and myringitis
      • NPC under treatment
    • Plan:
      • Local treatment done
      • Keep Cravit and Earflo
      • ENT OPD f/u
• 2023-07-03 Urology
  • Q
    • This 52 year old man is a case of NPC cT4N2M0, stage IVA. He will receive induction chemotherpy follow by CCRT. During staging, left ureter stone (2.4cm) with left hydronephrosis was noted. We need your help before we begin chemotherapy.
  • A
    • This 52 year old man is a case of NPC cT4N2M0, stage IVA. We were consulted for left ureteral stone with hydronephrosis.
    • He will receive induction chemotherpy follow by CCRT.
    • Left URSL will be arranged on 2023/07/04 morning on call.
    • Please collect U/A today
• 2023-06-30 Hemato-Oncology
  • Q
    • for concurrent chemoradiotherapy arrangement
    • This is a 52-year-old man with past history of inguinal hernia status post operation A(+, seldom)/B(-)/C(+, 1 PPD for 30 +years)
    • This time, he was admitted to our ward for NPC cancer work up.
      • Pathology: Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, differentiated (WHO-2A)
      • 6/27 MRI: cT4N2Mx, stage IVA
      • 6/28 Abdominal echogram: negative for malignancy
      • 6/29 Whole body PET scan: local regional disease. No distant metastases.
      • EBV DNA: 4460.
    • Under the impression of NPC, cT4N2Mx, stage IVA , we need your expertise for postoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy arrangement.
  • A
    • This 52 year old man is a case of NPC, cT4N2M0 stage IVA, EBV DNA 4460. We are consulted for further evaluation.
    • For advanced NPC, induction chemotherapy [TPF: three cycles of intravenous docetaxel (60 mg/m2 on day 1), intravenous cisplatin (60 mg/m2 on day 1), and continuous intravenous fluorouracil (600 mg/m2 per day from day 1 to day 5) every 3 weeks] followed by CCRT [weekly cisplatin] is suggested.
    • We will discuss with patient about further systemic chemotherapy. Please arrange port A insertion and check anti HBc. Additionally, please arrange abdominal CT for hydronephrosis survey. We will take over this case if you agree.
• 2023-06-30 Radiation Oncology
  • Q
    • (same as consulting Hemato-Oncology on the same day)
  • A
    • Under the impression of NPC, cT4N2Mx, stage IVA, according to the current NCCN guideline, induction chemotherapy followed by CCRT is the category 1 choice.
    • After induction C/T finishs, please refer back for CCRT arrangement by then.
    • The RT regimen: The NP, oropharynx, bil. neck lymphatic drainage area: 50 Gy/ 25 fx. The gross NP tumor and LAPs: 70 Gy/ 35 fxs. Thank you very much.

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-10-03 ~ 2023-11-27 - completed RT to the bil. neck: 50 Gy/ 25 fx. The NP, Rt parapharygeal space, and masticator space: 70 Gy/ 35 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-23 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 140mg NS 100mL 1hr + gemcitabine 1250mg/m2 1800mg NS 100mL 30min (Opdivo + Gemzar)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 1mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-01-02 - carboplatin AUC 5 400mg + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-12-05 - carboplatin AUC 5 380mg + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 1600mg NS 500mL 21hr D1-4 (PF)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + granisetron 2mg + NS 250mL
• 2023-10-25 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
• 2023-10-18 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
• 2023-10-11 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
• 2023-10-04 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 68mg NS 500mL 2hr (CDDP QW CCRT)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + NS 500mL 1hr (before CDDP) + NS 500mL 1hr (after CDDP)
• 2023-09-08 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5 (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-08-03 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5 (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL
• 2023-07-10 - docetaxel 60mg/m2 100mg NS 250mL 1hr D1 + cisplatin 60mg/m2 100mg NS 500mL 2hr D1 + fluorouracil 600mg/m2 1000mg NS 500mL 24hr D1-5 (TPF Q3W)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL

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2024-05-08

[Otitis Media, Acute, Empiric Therapy]

The nurse practitioner has advised the patient increasing dietary salt intake to manage his hyponatremia (serum sodium 128 mmol/L).

Normal liver and kidney function were confirmed by the lab results on 2024-05-07. Currently, the administration of Soonmelt (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 100mg) at 2 vials (1200mg) Q8H is appropriate as there are no contraindications.

Supplementary references: Otitis Media, Acute, Empiric Therapy - Empiric therapy, acute otitis media, acute otorrhea, recurrent otitis media, tympanostomy - Ref: https://web.sanfordguide.com/en/sanford-guide-online/disease-clinical-condition/otitis-media

• Clinical Setting
  • Initial empiric therapy for acute otitis media (AOM) in infants, children and adults.
    • Diagnosis of AOM in children is based on presence of moderate to severe bulging of the TM or new onset otorrhea. May diagnose with mild bulging and recent (<48 hours) onset of ear pain (holding, tugging, rubbing of the ear in a nonverbal child) or intense erythema of the TM.
    • Pneumatic otoscopy demonstrating immobile tympanic membrane establishes presence of effusion but does not discriminate acute otitis media from non infected effusion. That is why symptoms are an important criterion
• Etiologies
  • Commonly detected bacteria
    • Streptococcus pneumoniae
    • Haemophilus influenzae
    • Moraxella catarrhalis
    • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Commonly detected viruses
    • Influenza
    • Parainfluenza
    • RSV
    • Human metapneumonvirus
    • Adenovirus
    • Enterovirus/rhinovirus
• Primary Regimens
  • Adult Acute AOM
    • If patient has had no antibiotics in the prior month:
      • Amoxicillin high dose 1000 mg tid
      • Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875 /125 mg po bid
    • If patient has had antibiotics in the prior month:
      • Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875/125 mg bid
      • Levofloxacin 750 mg q24h x 5 days
      • Moxifloxacin 400 mg q24h x 5 days
    • Duration of treatment: 10 days (generally, but note that Levofloxacin and moxifloxacin is 5 days)
  • Acute otorrhea with tympanostomy tubes (Med Lett. 2016; 58: 153):
    • Otovel (ciprofloxacin 0.3% + fluocinolone acetonide 0.025% otic solution) for the treatment of acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes in patients (aged ≥6 months) due to S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis, and P. aeruginosa). The product is available in 0.25 mL single-dose vials and the recommended dose is instillation of the contents of one vial into the affected ear canal twice daily for 7 days
    • Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin 0.3%/dexamethasone 0.1%) 4 drops in affected ear bid x 7 days
    • Ofloxacin 0.3% generic 5 drops in affected ear bid x 10 days

2023-11-08

[leukopenia, thrombocytopenia]

The weekly administrations of cisplatin on 2023-10-04, 2023-10-11, 2023-10-18, and 2023-10-25 are an integral part of the current concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) treatment. However, the patient’s WBC and PLT recovery appears to be insufficient, resulting in a continued decline in WBC and PLT counts. Consequently, chemotherapy has been temporarily suspended, and a regimen of G-CSF (filgrastim) 300mg SC QD was commenced on 2023-11-07. A platelet transfusion will also be performed today (2023-11-08).

• 2023-11-08 WBC 1.73 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-11-07 WBC 1.30 x10^3/uL **

• 2023-10-31 WBC 2.33 x10^3/uL *

• 2023-10-24 WBC 3.36 x10^3/uL

• 2023-10-17 WBC 4.63 x10^3/uL

• 2023-10-09 WBC 6.55 x10^3/uL

• 2023-10-03 WBC 6.27 x10^3/uL

• 2023-11-08 PLT 34 10^3/uL **

• 2023-11-07 PLT 30 10^3/uL **

• 2023-10-31 PLT 67 *10^3/uL **

• 2023-10-24 PLT 142 10^3/uL

• 2023-10-17 PLT 250 *10^3/uL
  

• 2023-10-09 PLT 299 *10^3/uL
  

• 2023-10-03 PLT 314 *10^3/uL

There is a slight increase in WBC and PLT, according to the preliminary observation today.

[acute otitis media]

Ref: Otitis Media, Acute, Empiric Therapy - https://webedition.sanfordguide.com/en/sanford-guide-online/disease-clinical-condition/otitis-media

In treating adult acute otitis media (AOM) without prior antibiotic exposure in the preceding month, the following therapeutic options can be considered:

• Amoxicillin high dose 1000 mg tid
• Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875 /125 mg po bid
• Cefdinir 300 mg q12h or 600 mg q24h
• Cefpodoxime proxetil 200 mg bid
• Cefprozil 250-500 mg bid

For patients who have received antibiotics in the previous month, alternative treatments include:

• Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875/125 mg bid
• Levofloxacin 750 mg q24h x 5 days
• Moxifloxacin 400 mg q24h

The standard duration for treatment is 10 days, although it is important to note that the course for Levofloxacin is 5 days.

At present, the patient is being treated with Soonmelt (amoxicillin 500mg, clavulanic acid 100mg) 1200mg IVD Q8H, which is considered an appropriate treatment.

[alarming trend: kidney function deteriorates over the past two months]

Kidney function has shown a worsening trend in the last two months.

• 2023-11-07 eGFR 51.44 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-10-31 eGFR 49.19 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-10-24 eGFR 65.68 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-10-17 eGFR 69.58 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-10-09 eGFR 60.01 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-10-03 eGFR 66.93 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-09-22 eGFR 71.70 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-09-15 eGFR 85.37 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-09-07 eGFR 80.60 ml/min/1.73m^2
  
• 2023-09-03 eGFR 81.52 ml/min/1.73m^2

The current dose of cisplatin used in concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is lower than that used in the earlier TPF regimen, and adequate hydration has been provided during administration. To further protect renal function after recovery from the recent leukopenia and thrombocytopenia event, and if CCRT treatment is to continue, additional renal protective options include:

• Ethyol (amifostine): A cytoprotective agent that can be administered prior to cisplatin to guard against nephrotoxicity by selectively shielding normal tissues from the harmful effects of chemotherapy. However, this medication is currently not available at our institution.

• Magnesium Supplementation: To counteract the magnesium wasting caused by cisplatin, which can lead to nephrotoxicity, magnesium supplements may be administered to prevent hypomagnesemia.

• Potassium Supplementation: Administered to replenish potassium lost during cisplatin treatment, as cisplatin can cause potassium to be excreted in the urine, potentially leading to hypokalemia.

• N-acetylcysteine (NAC): An antioxidant considered to protect the kidneys from damage induced by cisplatin through the reduction of oxidative stress.

• Diuretics: Agents like mannitol may be used alongside hydration to induce diuresis, which can help prevent the accumulation of cisplatin in the kidneys.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-25 Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate, TRUSP
  • Diagnosis: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Prostate
    • Size of prostate: 5.01 (T) cm x 2.09 (L) cm x 4.18 (AP) cm = 22.9 cc
    • Size of adenoma: 2.43 (T) cm x 1.52 (L) cm x 2.83 (AP) cm = 5.45 cc
  • Seminal vesicles
    • Symmetricity:
      • Size: L’t 1.65 x 0.44 cm
      • Size: R’t 1.59 x 0.555 cm

[MedRec]

• 2024-04-30 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S
    • 2024-04-30 ca of colon with LN mets
    • SOB was noted
  • O
    • 20240430: BP:149/97; HR:94 beats/min
  • P
    • admission for pain control
  • Prescription
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# Q6H
    • Durogesic (fentanyl 12ug/h 2.1mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 90mg, lysozyme 20mg) 1# TID
• 2024-04-25 SOAP Urology Yu ZhiQin
  • S:
    • lower abdominal pain, difficult uriantion, for three months
    • colon cancer, s/p op, with para-aortic LNs? s/p C/T
    • cough, chest pain, flank pain
  • O:
    • 20240425: BH:165 cm; BW:50 kg; BMI:18.4
    • U/A: no pyuria,
    • no improved after abx for two weeks
    • bladder pain syndrome?
  • Prescription
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC
    • Wecoli (bethanechol 25mg) 1# TIDAC

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2024-05-06

This patient was admitted on 2024-05-04 and is continuing to receive UFT for the treatment of colon cancer.

Morphine and Tramacet are currently being used for pain management. According to the nursing record at 07:15 on 2024-05-06, the patient reported no pain, with a VAS score of 0, indicating effective pain control. No medication discrepancies have been found.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-30 MRI - brain
  • Multifocal abnormal subcortical white matter change over both cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres. Suggest check enhanced MRI to rule out occult lesions.
  • Severe periventricular small vessel disease. NO acute ischemic infarct.
  • Prominence of cerebral cortical sulci, gyri atrophy and proportionate ventricular dilatation.
  • MR angiography of the brain shows normal intracranial vessel including circle of willis.
• 2024-04-30 SONO - nephrology
  • Interpretation:
    • Renal tumor, right, suspect malignancy? 10.8*8.5cm
    • Hydronephrosis, left, s/p DBJ
    • Parenchymal renal disease
• 2024-04-22 KUB
  • S/P double J catheter insertion, right and left side urinary tract.
  • Spondylosis with scoliosis of the L-spine with convex to left side
• 2024-04-18 Patho - kidney biopsy
  • Labeled as “right renal tumor”, biopsy — carcinoma with squamous differentiation.
  • Section shows renal tissue with carcinoma and squamous differentiation.
  • IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+), CK7 (focal+), CK20 (focal +), GATA-3 (equivocal).
• 2024-04-16 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023 2024
    • Lungs: posterior subpleural recticular opacities and ground-glass opacity at both lower and both upper lobes
      • septal thickening at biapical lung regions.
    • Mediastinum and hila: no enlarged LN or mass.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber. Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: small Lt-sided effusion
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: a well-defined soft-tissue mass (3cm) at left lower neck (level IV, lateral to thyroid gland) due to an enlarged lymph node. a few tiny calcifications in Lt breast.
    • Visible abdominal contents: extensive lymphadenopathy in the paraaortic region and retroperitoneum
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • mild fibrosis in both lungs, cause? Lt lower neck and retroperitoneal neoplastic LAP. no lung tumor.
• 2024-04-15 Pure Tone Audiometry, PTA
  • Reliability FAIR
  • Average RE 33 dB HL; LE 30 dB HL
  • RE mild to moderate SNHL, 4000 Hz had AB gap
  • LE normal to mild SNHL
• 2024-04-12 CXR erect
  • Scoliosis of the T-spine with convex to right side.
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
• 2024-04-10 SONO - gynecology
  • Left ovarian cyst, 2.34x1.95cm, flow(-)
  • Ascites(+)
• 2024-04-09 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Soft tissue, retroperitoneum, CT-guide biopsy — Compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin?
  • The specimen submitted consisted of several strips of tan, irregular tissue measuring up to 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. All for section in a cassette.
  • Sections show solid sheets of hyperchromatic tumor cells infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma. Focal keratinization is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(focal +), CK20(focal +), CK5/6(focal +), p40(+), and GATA3(focal +). Invasive urothelial carcinoma may show focal or pure squamous cell carcinoma. Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study.
• 2024-04-03 PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesions in the left lower neck, left supra-clavicular fossa, left infra-clavicular fossa, and in soft tissue of abdomen and plevis, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in the right kidney, highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of extralymphatic organ.
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions, bilateral mediastinal spaces, and in bilateral femurs, lymphoma with involvement of lymph node regions and bone marrow may be considered, suggesting follow-up with PET scan for investigation.
    
  • Highly suspected diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2024-04-03 Patho - lymphnode biopsy
  • Lymph node, left neck level 4, FNA — Compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated
  • The specimen submitted consisted of five tiny pieces of lymph node tissue measuring up to 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they were gray in color and soft in consistence. All embedded for section.
  • Microscopically, the section shows a picture compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated characterized by solid tumor nests infiltration with focal dyskeratosis and focal tumor necrosis.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK(+), P63(+), CK7(+, focal), GATA-3(+, focal) and PAX-8(-). Clinical correlation is advised.
• 2024-04-02 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT: ABD — Liver, Spleen, Biliary duct, Pancreas:
    • Infiltrative tumor in right kidney with dilatation of right pelvicaliceal system, right renal malignancy?
      
    • Dilatation of left ureter due to compression at upper ureter.
    • Unremarkable change of the liver, spleen, pancreas.
    • There are diffuse multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions.
    • No ascites.
  • Impression:
    • Infiltrative tumor in right kidney with hydronephrosis, r/o right renal malignancy.
    • Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes (paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions), metastasis or lymphoma?
    • Left hydroureter.
  • Imaging Report Form for Renal Cell Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M1(M_value) STAGE:_IV__(Stage_value)
• 2024-04-02 CT - neck
  • Findings:
    • One large necrotic mass (2.8cm) over left level IV of neck, highly suspect malignant node. Suggest tissue proof.
    • The oral cavity shows no evidence of focal lesion.
    • The mouth floor and submandibular regions are normal. No focal lesion is identified.
    • The salivary and submandibular gland remain intact.
    • The thyroid appears normal in size and enhancement.
• 2024-03-22 EGD
  • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
  • Superficial gastritis
  • Gastric polyps, high body and fundus, suspect fundic gland polyps
  • Duodenal subepithelial lesion, the inlet of SDA, suspected external compression
• 2024-03-22 SONO - abdomen
  • Renal tumor, right
  • para-aortic lymphadenopathy.
• 2023-05-24 Bone densitometry - spine (self-paid)
  • L-spines BMD (AP view) performed by DXA revealed:
    • AP L-spines, BMD of L1-4 0.755 gms/cm2, about 2.7 SD below the peak bone mass (72 %) and 0.3 SD above the mean of age-matched people (106%).
  • IMP:
    • osteoporosis.

[MedRec]

[consultation]

• 2024-05-01 Nephrology
  • Q
    • This is a 76 year old woman with the history of pre-diabetes and hyperlipidemia without medication. This time, she was admitted due to abdominal fullness for 1-2 months.
      • Abdominal CT was further arranged, with the results of diffuse enlarged lymph nodes at paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions, infiltrative tumor in right kidney with hydronephrosis, and left hydroureter. Lymphoma or metastasis was suspected. pathology showed Labeled as “right renal tumor”, biopsy — carcinoma with squamous differentiation. IHC stains: CK5/6 (+), p40 (+), CK7 (focal+), CK20 (focal +), GATA-3 (equivocal).
      • Neck CT showed a large necrotic mass (2.8cm) over left level IV of neck, highly suspect malignant node, pathology showed Lymph node, left neck level 4, FNA — Compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated.
      • Whole body PET scan showed highly suspected diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of extralymphatic organ. pathology showed Soft tissue, retroperitoneum, CT-guide biopsy — Compatible with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin?.
    • Due to the above reasons, she was admitted for bilateral tumor stent insertion and further treatment.
    • Paclitaxel (80mg/m2) + Carboplatin (AUC:2, 150mg ) C1 on 2024/04/25
    • Due to renal function suddenly deteriorates (Bun:75mg/dl, Cr:3.55mg/dl), we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • We visited the patient at the bedside and evaluated her condition. Her consciousness was clear, and showed no signs of respiratory distress. However, she complained of severe nausea and vomit whenever she tries to ingest anything. As such she had not had sufficient oral fluid intake over the past few weeks.
    • Lab
      • 2024-04-30 Na (Sodium) 128 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-04-30 BUN 75 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-04-30 K(Potassium) 5.5 mmol/L
        
      • 2024-04-30 Creatinine 3.55 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-04-22 Creatinine 0.76 mg/dL
        
    • Our impressions are as follows:
      • Acute kidney injury (stage 3) with pre-renal azotemia due to prolonged dehydration, but also need to rule out post renal obstruction
      • Hyperkalemia due to reduced urinary K excretion and recent use of K supplement (KCl in TPN and const-K)
      • Hypovolemic hypotonic hyponatremia
    • Our advices are as follows:
      • Record daily I/O and BW
      • Arrange renal sonogram for assessment of chronic kidney changes and to rule out post renal obstructions
      • Administer adequate IV fluid hydration, but be wary of fluid overload
      • Consider IV Furosemide 40mg Q6H~Q8H if oliguria persists after adequate IV fluid hydration
      • Avoid all nephrotoxic agents until AKI resolves
    • Please be assured that we will continue to follow up on this patient. Feel free to contact us should you require further assistance.
• 2024-04-11 Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Q
    • This is a 76 year old woman with the history of pre-diabetes and hyperlipidemia without medication. This time, she was admitted due to abdominal fullness for 1-2 months. According to the patient, she started to have abdominal fullness for 1-2 months. The fullness persisted and progressed to a dull painful sensation, which could not relieve under any position. She also noticed hiccups, fatigue, and decreased appetite. She could eat only one meal per day ever since. Her body weight dropped significantly during the last 2 months and stated that she looked thinner than before. She also had worsened back soreness and pain especially at lower back. Due to the above reasons, she went to our GI OPD on 2024/03/21 for help.
    • At GI OPD, physical exam showed soft abdomen, and a lymph node at left lower neck. Blood test showed elevated CA199 302.76 U/mL. She underwent upper endoscopy and showed duodenal subepithelial lesion at the inlet of superior duodenal angle, suspected external compression. Abdominal CT was further arranged, with the results of diffuse enlarged lymph nodes at paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions, infiltrative tumor in right kidney with hydronephrosis, and left hydroureter. Lymphoma or metastasis was suspected.
    • She was referred to ENT OPD on 04/01 for her left lower neck mass, and malignancy was also suspected. Neck CT showed a large necrotic mass (2.8cm) over left level IV of neck, highly suspect malignant node. Lymphnode biopsy was conducted for tissue proof.
    • Whole body PET scan showed highly suspected diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of extralymphatic organ. Due to the above reasons, she was admitted for bilateral tumor stent insertion and further treatment.
    • For CT showed Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes (paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions), metastasis or lymphoma?
    • R/O GYN malignant, for survey, we need your consultation for evaluation. Thanks a lot!!!
  • A
    • 76 y/o menopaused woman, G2P2(NSD) was admitted for
      • Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes (paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions), metastasis or lymphoma?
      • Left neck level IV hard mass, highly suspect malignant node.(GI, GYN, GU, breast, lung) origin to be determined; s/p CT-guided biopsy (pathology: SCC, poorly differentiated)
      • Multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions, s/p CT- guided biopsy on 2024/04/09, pending pathology report
      • Right renal tumor with hydronephrosis r/o right renal malignancy, s/p right ureterorenoscopic examination & bilateral tumor stent insertion on 2024-04-08
    • PHx: Pre-diabetes and hyperlipidemia without medication.
    • Lab data: elevated CA199 302.76 U/mL
    • Abdominal CT scan on 2024/04/02:
      • Infiltrative tumor in right kidney with hydronephrosis, r/o right renal malignancy.
      • Diffuse enlarged lymph nodes (paraaortic, aortocaval and bilateral iliac regions), metastasis or lymphoma?
      • Left hydroureter.
    • Neck CT scan on 2024/04/02: a large necrotic mass (2.8cm) over left level IV of neck, highly suspect malignant node.
    • Whole body PET scan on 2024/04/09: highly suspected diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, stage IV (AJCC 8th ed.), highly suspected lymphoma with involvement of extralymphatic organ.
    • Transvaginal sonography:
      • Uterus: atrophy, EM = 4.2 mm
      • LOV: one cystic mass lesion, 2.34x1.95cm, flow(-)
      • Rt adnexa: free
      • CDS: with ascites, little
    • IMP:
      • GYN malignancy was not likely
    • Suggestion:
      • Check CA125, CEA level
      • Well explained to patient about current condition.
      • Feel free to contact us for any new/other GYN findings

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-25 - paclitaxel 80mg/m2 120mg NS 250mL 3hr + carboplatin AUC 2 150mg NS 250mL (CrCl 50 AUC 2)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-05-03

[using Micafungin in candidemia with renal impairment]

For patients with candidemia, UpToDate 1 suggests initial therapy with one of the following echinocandins:

• Anidulafungin: 200 mg loading dose, then 100 mg intravenously (IV) daily
• Caspofungin: 70 mg loading dose, then 50 mg IV daily
• Micafungin: 100 mg IV daily

Micafungin 100mg IVD QD is currently in use and meets the guideline proposal. This patient has impaired renal function, however no dosage adjustment necessary for any degree of kidney dysfunction 2.

Ref: - 1 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/management-of-candidemia-and-invasive-candidiasis-in-adults - 2 Pharmacokinetics of micafungin in healthy volunteers, volunteers with moderate liver disease, and volunteers with renal dysfunction. J Clin Pharmacol. 2005;45(10):1145-1152.

[culture results: urine - Candida albicans 80000 CFU/cc; blood and port A - yeast-like]

Candida albicans - Sanford guide

Clinical Setting

• Candidemia, disseminated candidiasis: non-neutropenic, neutropenic patients
• Most common cause of mucosal and cutaneous candidaisis
• Normal human flora
• Risk factors: Antibiotic use, GI surgery, immunocompromised state
• Positive blood culture for yeast, suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection

Classification

• Candida albicans - most common cause of invasive candida infections, forms germ tube

Primary Regimens

• Empiric Therapy:
  • Caspofungin 70 mg IV loading dose, then 50 mg IV qd
  • Micafungin 100 mg IV qd
  • Anidulafungin 200 mg IV loading dose, then 100 mg IV qd
  • Rezafungin 400 mg x 1 loading dose, then 200 mg IV once weekly
• Directed Therapy (species identified)
  • Fluconazole 800 mg (12 mg/kg) loading dose, then 400 mg IV/po qd once blood cultures have cleared and clinically stable

Alternative Regimens

• Empiric Therapy Non-Neutropenic Patients:
  • Fluconazole 800 mg (12 mg/kg) loading dose, then 400 mg IV/po qd (in cases of mild-to-moderate illness and no prior azole therapy)
  • Lipid-based Amphotericin B 3-5 mg/kg IV qd
  • Amphotericin B 0.7 mg/kg IV qd
  • Voriconazole 6 mg/kg bid x 2 doses, then 4 mg/kg bid

Antimicrobial Stewardship

• Duration of therapy for candidemia without persistent fungemia or metastatic complications is for 2 weeks after documented clearance of Candida from the bloodstream, resolution of symptoms attributable to candidemia, and resolution of neutropenia.
• Repeat blood cultures to confirm clearance of fungemia.

2024-05-02

[evaluating cardiac output and metabolic acidosis in clinical settings, considerations for albumin supplementation in hypoalbuminemia]

According to the TPR panel in HIS5, the patient’s net fluid input has consistently been positive over the past week, theoretically corresponding to an increase in body weight, although weight measurements have only been recorded in the TPR panel since 2024-05-01. During this period, the patient’s heart rate has increased from under 100 to 130 beats per minute. Since hypovolemia should have been addressed, and given a PCT level of 4.30 ng/mL and D-dimer > 10000 ng/mL (FEU) on 2024-05-01 suggesting a possible infection, further investigation into infectious signs is warranted. Could the increased heart rate be a compensatory mechanism to enhance cardiac output or to counteract metabolic acidosis due to impaired kidney function? A 2D cardiac echocardiogram might be considered.

Additionally, with hypoalbuminemia noted at 2.5 g/dL on 2024-05-01, albumin supplementation could also be considered.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-12 CT - abdomen
  • History: Sigmoid colon cancer recurrence with bladder wall invasion, T4bN2aM0, stage IIIC
  • Findings: Comparison: prior CT dated 2024/02/01.
    • Prior CT identified rectal cancer with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion is noted again, stationary. Some LNs at pelvic cavity. S/P colostomy at right transverse colon.
    • Prior CT identified some metastases in both lungs are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
    • S/P Percutaneous nephrostomy of right and left kidney.
    • Delayed contrast excretion of left kidney and patchy poor enhancement in the posterior medial aspect of right kidney middle pole is noted. Please correlate with urine routine.
    • Some calcifications in bil. scrotum.
  • Impression:
    • Prior CT identified rectal cancer with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified some metastases in both lungs are noted again, mild decreasing in size.
• 2024-03-27 CT - brain
  • no acute intracranial hemorrhage
• 2024-03-27 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Right atrial enlargement
  • Rightward axis
  • Borderline ECG
• 2024-03-21 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Superficial gastritis
  • CLO test: not done
  • Conclusion:
    • No active bleeders were noted in this study
• 2024-03-01 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Labeled as “left forearm”, biopsy — benign skin with fibrosis, hematoma, and mild chronic inflammation.
• 2024-02-01 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Colon cancer with bladder invasion s/p op; stage III
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Progression of rectal cancer with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion. Some LNs at pelvic cavity. S/P colostomy.
    • Some nodules in bil. lungs. A small calcificaiton at RLL.
    • Some calcifications in bil. scrotum. Mild right hydronephrosis.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • S/P left side double J catheter insertion. Some stones (up to 1.5cm) in urinary bladder. Still dilatation of left renal pelvis.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Progression of rectal cancer with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion, LNs and lung metastases.
• 2023-10-31 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 46 y/o male patient with Sigmoid colon cancer recurrence with bladder wall invasion, T4bN2aM0, stage IIIC, status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/08, status post FOLFIRI from 2023/06/10 ~ from pelvis to chest.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen – whole:
    • S/P double J catheter drainage, left side.
    • S/P colostomy in right abdomen.
    • Rectal malignancy with urinary bladder and left distal ureteral invasion
    • Dilatation of left pelvicaliceal system and ureter.
    • Bilateral lung tumors, r/o lung metastasis, progression.
  • Impression:
    • S/P double J catheter drainage, left side. S/P colostomy in right abdomen.
    • Rectal malignancy with urinary bladder and distal ureteral invasion. Progression.
    • Multiple lung metastasis, progression.
• 2023-05-28 CXR
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Right atrial enlargement
  • Rightward axis
  • Pulmonary disease pattern
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-05-25 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Colon cancer with bladder invasion s/p op; stage III
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Progression of rectal cancer with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion. Some LNs at pelvic cavity. S/P colostomy.
    • Some nodules in bil. lungs. A small calcificaiton at RLL.
    • Some calcifications in bil. scrotum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • S/P left side double J catheter insertion and the lower end in urethra. Still dilatation of left renal pelvis.
    • S/P Port-A infusion catheter insertion.
  • IMP:
    • Progression of rectal cancer with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion, LNs and lung metastases. Left hydronephrosis.
• 2023-04-15 Urology SONO - kidney
  • CC
    • Colon cancer s/p colectomy and partial cystectomy in 2021/05 at Cathay GH
    • Followed by R/T and C/T
    • Fecaluria noted on 2023/02/28
    • Obstructive uropathy s/p URS and DBJ before colostomy
    • Right side colostomy performed in 2023/03
• 2023-04-15 Bladder sonography
  • PVR 11.55 ml
• 2023-03-10 Patho - colon biopsy
  • Colon tumor, sigmoid (15 cm from anal verge), biopsy — Compatible with adenocarcinoma, recurrent
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of mainly benign mucosa with focal ulcer, necrotic debris and few tumor cells show subtle cribriform pattern, compatible with recurrent adenocarcinoma.
• 2023-03-09 Signoidoscopy
  • Sigmoid cancer recurrence with lumen narroing at 15 cm from AV, biopsy was done
• 2023-03-02 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Colon cancer with bladder invasion s/p op; stage III
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Wall thickening of rectum with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion. Some LNs at pelvic cavity.
    • Some calcifications in bil. scrotum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta.
    • S/P left side double J catheter insertion and the lower end in urethra.
  • Imaging Report Form for Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4b(T_value) N:N2a(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:IIIC(Stage_value)

[MedRec]

• 2023-05-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • P
    • Urologist: C/T goes first and then repair fistula
    • Port-A flush Q3M on 2023-05-04
• 2023-04-15 SOAP Urology
  • S
    • Colon cancer s/p colectomy and partial cystectomy in 2021/05 at Cathay GH
    • Followed by R/T and C/T
    • Fecaluria noted on 2023/02/28
    • Obstructive uropathy s/p URS and DBJ before colostomy
    • Right side colostomy performed in 2023-03
  • O
    • 2023/04/14 Renal sona: no hydronephrosis, bladder sona: thick bladder wall, small PVR, adviuse hydration and follow-up
  • Diagnosis
    • Dysuria R30.0
  • Prescription
    • Urief (silodosin 8mg) 1# QD
• 2023-04-13 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • S
    • CCRT with CapOx (2- cycles) -> Avstin plus Oxaliplatin x 10 cyces -> shift to Avastin plus irinotecan due to oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy -> Hold avastin for 5-6 months plus irinotecan due to ulcer over anastomic site by avastin -> due to left hydronephrosis, fistula between tumor and posterior wall of bladder was noted. D-J was done and PD was confirmed -> Shift to regorafenib (taken for 2 weeks) since 2023-01. For avoiding infection over fistula, colostomy was conducted on 2023-03-08.
  • P
    • Consider FOLFIRI with or without Anti-EGFR dependent on RAS.
    • Waiting for infection under control and RAS data
• 2023-03-16 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • P: Request to visit Urologist for manage the fistula between bladdner and tumor
• 2023-03-02 ~ 2023-03-10 POMR Colorectal Surgery
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Sigmoid colon cancer recurrence with bladder wall invasion, T4bN2aM0, STAGE:IIIC, status post T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/08
    • Enterovesical fistula with urinary tract infection
  • CC
    • Urination with stool content for weeks
  • Present illness
    • This is a 46-year-old male with past history of
      • 1. Moderate differentiated adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with serosa and posterior bladder wal1 invasion, pTLaN2D10, stage 3C
        • s/p anterior reseection with radical lymph node dissection on 2021/05/18
        • s/p radiotherapy with 5400 cGy/30 Fx (2021/06/21 - 2021/08/03, s/p oxaliptin + capecitabine (C1D1 - C2D1 -2022/11/29, 2021/06/22 ~ 07/13)
        • s/p mFOLFOX + Avastin (CIDI ~ C11D1 = 2021/08/10 ~2022/01/12)
        • s/p FOLFIRI (CID1 = 2022/01/25)
        • s/p Strivaga (2023/2/18-3/2)
      • 2. Right lower lung atypical adenomatous hyperplasia, s/p Video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection of RS6 and RS9 + pneumolysis on 2022/02/10
      • 3. Cystoscopy + left ureteroenoscopy (URS) revealed bladder papillary tumor at posterior wall (S-colon invasion?), left UVI stricture, left middle ureter severe toturous & dilation
      • 4. HBV carrier, on tenofovir
    • Tracing back to his previous medical history initially he suffered from periumbilical pain then intermittent LLQ abdomen pain for 3 months. The pain sustained more than one hour, described as cramping and severe. He had visited Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital on 12/07 and then transferred to Taipei Medical University Hospital.
      • Due to above symptoms, he went to Cathay General Hospital GI Dr. Li JiaLong OPD. There was no tenesmus. Body weight lost 7 kg (from 57 to 50）was noted. 2021/05/04 coloscopy was proceeded up to tumor location. It is about 4cm luminal colon tumor mass with nearly total occlusion 40 cm from anal verge s/p biopsy. Pathology report revealed adenocarcinoma. The whole abdomen CT scan performed and finding: Irregular annular thickening of sigmoid colon nearly 6.8 x 3.3cm in size, with perfocal fat stranding.
      • Anterior resection with radical lymph node dissection + partial cystectomy and bladder wall repair was performed on 2021/05/18.
      • After operation , he received CRT of radiotherapy with 5400 cGy/30 fractions during 2021/06/21 - 2021/08/03 and chemotherapy with oxaliptin + capecitabine (CID1 ~ C2D1 = 2021/06/22 ~ 07/13）then mFOLFOx + Avastin (C1D1 ~ C11D1 = 2021/08/10 ~ 2022/01/12). Follow-up Chest CT on 2021/12/31 revealed two new subpleural nodules (5. 5mm and 3mm at RLL of lungs, suspected lung metastasis. so video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection of RS6 and RS9 + pneumolysis was performed on 2022/02/10 and the pathology revealed atypical adenomatous hyperplasia.
      • Chemotherapy regimen was shifted to FOLFIRI cycle 1 - cycle 4 on 2022/01/25-2022/04/13.
      • He received FOLFIRI(46) & avastin on 20220413 cycle 4 but nausea, change in bowel habit (stool passage turn less and thin), mild periumbilical pain and tenderness were noted. There were no other symptoms such as fever with chills headache, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, cough with sputum production, dysuria, gross hematuria, diaphoresis (cold sweating) or dyspnea.
    • This time, ever since the AR on 2021/05/18, dirty urine was noted, but recently more stool content has been found. Therefore, he transferred from Cathay General Hospital to our OPD due to recommendation by his father-in-law.
    • Therefore, under the impression of adhesion of bladder and colon he was admitted for further investigation of cancer invasion or possible colonstomy evaluation.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and blood examination were done. Operation of T-loop colostomy under general anesthesia were performed on 2023/03/08. NPO and IV fluids support. The wound healing well and no erythema change. Chewing cookies, toast, rice with gum was started at op day. No nausea and no vomiting, flatus passage. On low residual diet was started at post-op day 1. Patient education with colostomy care was done. Normoactive bowel movement and stools passage with diet better tolerated. There wrew no fever and no complication. So he was arranged for discharge for hisstable general condition on 2023/03/10 and will be followed up in ONCOLOGY for further chemotherapy.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Uroprin (phenazopyridine 100mg) 1# TID
    • Morcasin (sulfamethoxazole 400mg, trimethoprim 80mg) 2# BID
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Defram-K (diclofenac 25mg) 1# PRNQ8H
• 2023-03-02 SOAP Colorectal Surgery
  • S
    • Colon cancer with bladder invasion s/p op; stage III, 2021-05-19
    • post-OP chemotherapy + target therapy ; DJ insertion
    • Stool passage from urine for one week
    • Septicemia 2023-01

[consultation]

• 2024-04-30 Dermatology

• 2024-03-21 Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery

• 2024-03-05 Dermatology

• 2024-02-25 Infectious Disease

• 2024-02-23 Dermatology

• 2024-02-22 Ear Nose Throat

• 2024-02-22 Urology

• 2024-02-01 Urology

• 2024-01-12 Psychosomatic Medicine

• 2023-11-22 Urology

• 2023-06-29 Colorectal Surgery

  • Q
    • This is a 46-year-old male with past history of
      • 1. Moderate differentiated adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with serosa and posterior bladder wal1 invasion, pTLaN2D10, stage 3C
        • s/p anterior reseection with radical lymph node dissection on 2021/05/18
        • s/p radiotherapy with 5400 cGy/30 Fx (2021/06/21 - 2021/08/03, s/p oxaliptin + capecitabine (C1D1 - C2D1 - 2022/11/29, 2021/06/22 ~ 07/13)
        • s/p mFOLFOX + Avastin (CIDI ~ C11D1 = 2021/08/10 ~2022/01/12) - s/p FOLFIRI (CID1 = 2022/01/25)
        • s/p Strivaga (regorafenib) (2023/2/18-3/2),
      • 2. Right lower lung atypical adenomatous hyperplasia, s/p Video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection of RS6 and RS9 + pneumolysis on 2022/02/10,
      • 3. Cystoscopy + left ureteroenoscopy (URS) revealed bladder papillary tumor at posterior wall (S-colon invasion?), left UVI stricture, left middle ureter severe toturous & dilation,
      • 4. HBV carrier, on tenofovir.
    • since the AR on 2021/05/18, dirty urine was noted, but recently more stool content has been found, CT showed Progression of rectal cancer with adjacent pelvic wall, ureter, urinary bladder and bowel loop invasion, s/p T-loop colostomy on 2023/03/08.
    • He presented anal pain when sit, we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A
    • this is a 46-year old man with adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with serosa and posterior bladder wal1 invasion, pTLaN2D10, stage 3C - s/p anterior reseection with radical lymph node dissection on 2021/05/18
      • and anal pain was told for 8 days
    • DRE: no obvious hemorrhoid but firm mass over ant rectum region about 5cm aav region, possible progress of rectal cancer
    • P:
      • add alcos anal and posuline for supp use
      • warm water sitz bath

• 2023-06-29 Urology

  • Q
    • He received Left double J catheter replacement on 2023/05/31, he presented with scrotal pain when urination, we need your further evaluation and management.
  • A1
    • After change DBJ last month, urinary incontinence disappeared
    • Drainage effect of stent will be followed (he insist NOT tumor stent for fear of pain )
    • He said he had left scrotal discomfort since last week
    • Physical examination showed no obvious swelling or heating
    • Scrotal ultrasound will be arranged
  • A2 2023-06-30 09:55:48
    • little fluid around testis (malnutriotion may be related)
      • the pain is related to voiding
    • try doxaben HS may be beneficial for voiding

• 2023-03-06 Gastroenterology

  • Q
    • For HBV medication, tenofovir use
    • This is a 46-year-old male with past history of
      • 1. Moderate differentiated adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon with serosa and posterior bladder wal1 invasion, pTLaN2D10, stage 3C
        • s/p anterior reseection with radical lymph node dissection on 2021/05/18
        • s/p radiotherapy with 5400 cGy/30 Fx (2021/06/21 ~ 2021/08/03),
        • s/p oxaliptin + capecitabine (C1D1 - C2D1 -2022/11/29, 2021/06/22 ~ 07/13)
        • s/p mFOLFOX + Avastin (CIDI ~ C11D1 = 2021/08/10 ~ 2022/01/12) - s/p FOLFIRI (CID1 = 2022/01/25)
        • s/p Regorafenib (Strivaga, 2/18-3/2)
      • 2. Right lower lung atypical adenomatous hyperplasia, s/p Video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection of RS6 and RS9 + pneumolysis on 2022/02/10
      • 3. Cystoscopy + left ureteroenoscopy (URS) revealed bladder papillary tumor at posterior wall (S-colon invasion?), left UVI stricture, left middle ureter severe toturous & dilation
      • 4. HBV carrier, on tenofovir
    • Under the impression of adhesion of bladder and colon he was admitted to our CRS ward for further investigation of cancer invasion or possible colostomy evaluation. During hospitalization, Tenofovir has been used up. We need your expertise for medication use.
  • A
    • 46 years old man has sigmoid cancer, s/p CCRT, chemotherapy, Target therapy, HBV carrier under tenofovir. He has admitted for adhesion of bladder and colon. Therefore, we are consulted for tenofovir.
    • PE
      • conscious: clear
      • chest: smooth breath pattern
      • abdomen: soft and flat
    • Impression
      • Sigmoid cancer, s/p CCRT, target therapy
      • HBV carrirer under Tenofovir
    • Suggestion
      • If the PharmaCloud database indicates that the patient has been prescribed Tenofovir at an outside hospital, the issuing institution should be changed to our hospital (pending confirmation).

[surgical operation]

• 2023-03-08
  • Surgery: T-loop colostomy        
  • Finding: T-loop colostomy was created at RUQ area        
  • Procedure
    • Patient was put on supine position under ETGA
    • Sterized and drapped as routine
    • RUQ skin incision and muscular layer was splitted, fasia and peritoneum was opened
    • Iluem was identified and externalization, looped with a rubber tube
    • Colostomy was opened and matured by suturing with 3-0 monopril
    • Covered with stoma bag  

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-29 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo + Stivarga (regorafenib))

• 2024-04-10 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo + Stivarga (regorafenib))

• 2024-03-22 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo + Stivarga (regorafenib))

• 2024-03-07 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo + Stivarga (regorafenib))

• 2024-02-22 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo + Stivarga (regorafenib))

• 2024-02-05 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 100mg NS 100mL 1hr (Opdivo + Stivarga (regorafenib))

• 2024-01-11 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min (Avastin + Lonsurf (trifluridine, tipiracil))

• 2023-12-23 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min (Avastin + Lonsurf (trifluridine, tipiracil))

• 2023-11-01 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 90min (Avastin + Lonsurf (trifluridine, tipiracil))

• 2023-10-09 - FOLFIRI

• 2023-09-12 - FOLFIRI

• 2023-08-15 - FOLFIRI

• 2023-07-25 - FOLFIRI

• 2023-07-05 - irinotecan 150mg/m2 200mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL

• 2023-06-09 - irinotecan 120mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 90min + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFIRI Q2W)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-02-05 ~ undergoing (2024-02-23) - Stivarga (regorafenib 40mg)

• 2023-10-30 ~ 2024-02-02 - Lonsurf (trifluridine 15mg, tipiracil 7.065mg) 3# BID

Systemic therapy for nonoperable metastatic colorectal cancer: Approach to later lines of systemic therapy - 2024-02-23 - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/systemic-therapy-for-nonoperable-metastatic-colorectal-cancer-approach-to-later-lines-of-systemic-therapy

• Microsatellite unstable/deficient mismatch repair tumors - For patients who have high microsatellite instability (MSI-H)/deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) tumors who did not receive an immune checkpoint inhibitor for initial first-line therapy, we suggest immune checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy rather than another form of systemic therapy. Two options are available:
  • Monotherapy with an immune checkpoint inhibitor that targets the programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) receptor, ie, either nivolumab or pembrolizumab, is one option. In clinical trials, objective response rates (ORRs) with these two PD-1 inhibitors are 30 to 50 percent, and some responses are durable. Both drugs have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this indication in the United States, and the choice of one agent over the other is empiric. Patients who experience disease progression on either of these drugs should not be offered the other.
  • Another option is the combination of nivolumab plus ipilimumab, a monoclonal antibody directed against a different immune checkpoint, cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4). Although there are no randomized trials directly comparing dual therapy with monotherapy with either nivolumab or pembrolizumab alone, indirect comparisons from the multicohort phase II CheckMate 142 trial suggest that combined immunotherapy provides improved efficacy over anti-PD-1 monotherapy and has a favorable risk-benefit ratio. Updated analyses with long-term follow-up of the two second-line cohorts reported four-year progression-free survival (PFS) of 52 percent in the combination nivolumab-ipilimumab arm and 36 percent with single-agent nivolumab. The combination has received FDA approval in the United States for patients with MSI-H or dMMR mCRC that has progressed despite other treatments. It is currently not known in which patients with MSI-H mCRC to use combined nivolumab plus ipilimumab, or whether this combination is active in patients who relapse or progress on single-agent checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy.
• Trifluridine-tipiracil with or without bevacizumab - Trifluridine-tipiracil plus bevacizumab is an option for patients with mCRC who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF agent, and an EGFR inhibitor (if RAS wild-type). Trifluridine-tipiracil monotherapy may be offered to patients who are unable to tolerate or have contraindications to bevacizumab.
  • Trifluridine-tipiracil (TAS-102) is an oral cytotoxic agent that consists the nucleoside analog trifluridine (trifluorothymidine, a cytotoxic antimetabolite that, after modification within tumor cells, is incorporated into DNA causing strand breaks) and tipiracil, a potent thymidine phosphorylase inhibitor, which inhibits trifluridine metabolism and has antiangiogenic properties as well.
  • Trifluridine-tipiracil is administered twice daily on days 1 to 5 and 8 to 12 of a 28-day cycle, and bevacizumab is administered at 5 mg/kg on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle. Other studies suggest that an every-two-weeks schedule of administration of trifluridine-tipiracil (twice daily on days 1 to 5 of a 14-day cycle) with bevacizumab (5 mg/kg on day 1 of a 14-day cycle) is associated with less toxicity, especially neutropenia. This schedule is a reasonable alternative for patients who have difficulty tolerating the standard dosing of this combination.

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2024-05-03

Stivarga (regorafenib) is known to cause anemia in 79% of cases, with severe anemia (grade 3) occurring in 5% and critical anemia (grade 4) in 1% of patients.

Severe anemia was previously addressed in the pharmacist’s notes on 2024-04-30. The most recent HGB lab value, recorded on 2024-04-29, was 7.6 g/dL. Since the last LPRBC transfusion, no further updates on the lab values have been recorded.

2024-04-30

The biopsy of the left forearm conducted in early March did not pathologically confirm skin metastasis.

Grade 3 severe anemia, with a hemoglobin level of 7.6 g/dL recorded on 2024-04-29, was addressed with a LPRBC transfusion.

No discrepancies in medication have been identified at this time.

2024-02-23

[regorafenib and nivolumab: evaluating adverse skin reactions]

Stivarga (regorafenib) has been associated with skin rash occurrences in 26% to 30% of cases. Given that this medication has been administered since 2024-02-05 and the onset of skin rash was noted on 2024-02-18, a causal relationship cannot be ruled out.

Dermatologic toxicities, such as immune-mediated rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN, some instances fatal), exfoliative dermatitis, and bullous pemphigoid, may be induced by nivolumab. The mechanism is not dose-related and remains unclear. Typically, dermatologic toxicity presents early in the course of treatment with nivolumab, with a median onset time ranging from 2.8 to 6.1 weeks post-treatment initiation, and can affect patients with any type of tumor. The median onset time for symptoms resembling Sjögren’s disease is approximately 70 days. Therefore, considering the skin rash appeared merely two weeks after starting nivolumab, it is improbable that nivolumab is the cause.

2024-02-01

[strategies for weight management during chemotherapy]

The patient, undergoing treatment with Avastin and Lonsurf, has maintained a body weight of approximately 40kg since Mar 2023, experiencing a decline to 38kg in the last week.

Lonsurf is known to contribute to decreased appetite (reported in 34% to 39% of cases) and diarrhea (reported in 23% to 32% of cases, with grades 3/4 severity in 3%).

Considering these side effects, the introduction of megestrol may be beneficial in addressing the patient’s weight loss.

2023-07-05

[UTI follow-up]

• Urine culture results from 2023-06-28 identified Escherichia coli > 100K CFU/cc. The patient has been administered Brosym (cefoperazone, sulbactam) 4g IVD Q12H since that day. Lab results of urine analysis showed a decrease in bacteria from 3+ on 2023-06-28 to 1+ on 2023-07-04. Similarly, leukocyte esterase decreased from 2+ on 2023-06-28 to 1+ on 2023-07-04, sediment WBC dropped from > 50/HPF on 2023-06-28 to < 10/HPF on 2023-07-04, and urine color improved from turbid yellow on 2023-06-28 to clear light yellow on 2023-07-04. These results indicate that the antimicrobial agent is effective and the urinary tract infection is improving.
• Kidney and liver functions appeared normal according to lab data on 2023-07-03, so no drug dose adjustment is required.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-18 CXR erect
  • A nodular opacity projecting in the right upper lung is noted that is c/w lung cancer after correlate with CT.
  • S/P port-A implantation.
  • S/P nasogastric tube insertion.
  • S/P tracheostomy
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Borderline cardiomegaly
  • Linear infiltration over right and left lower lung zone is noted. please correlate with clinical symptom to rule out inflammatory process.
• 2024-03-28 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/12/13, the lesions in the L3-5 spines are a little more evident. Degenerative change in a little more severe status may show this picture. However, please follow up bone scan for further evaluation and to rule out other possibilities.
  • No prominent change is noted in other bone lesions, possibly more benign in nature.
• 2024-03-27 MRI - brain
  • Findings:
    • moderate intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces
    • moderate to severe bilateral periventricular leukoaraiosis.
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
    • unremarkable change in the intracranial vessels
    • right mastoiditis; dural sinus thrombosis in the left sigmoid sinus.
    • multiple heterogeneous enhancing nodular lesions in the supratentorial and infratentorial brain, incrrease in sizes, except the one in the right temporal lobe.
  • IMP:
    • multiple brain metastasis, increase in size, except the one in the right temporal lobe.
• 2024-03-26 CT - chest
  • Indication: Right upper lobe lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB, multiple brain meta, with IICP, epilepsy, lung to lung metastases, EGFR(-), ROS(-), ALK(-), PD-L1: 2%, ECOG:3 status post radiotherapy and chemotherapy
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2023/12/09
    • Lungs: RUL spiculated tumor with pleural tails measuring 2.7cm (axial dimension, srs/img202/39).
      • posterior large consolidation with reticular opacities at both lower lobes. increasing in size of nodules at LUL, RUL, and RLL..
      • moderate bilateral upper lobes centrilobular emphysema and substantial subpleural paraseptal emphysema.
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged LNs in both sides of visceral space. mild coronary arterial calcification
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, extensive atherosclerotic change.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers. midseptal hypertrophy of IVS.
    • Pleura: Rt greater thanLt, small bilateral effusions.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: small LNs at Lt supraclavicular fossa.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents: many renal cysts.
      • numerous hepatic cysts measuring up to 12cm.
      • unremarkable of the GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and no enlarged lymph node.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • RUL cancer with lung to lung and mediastinal LNs metastases, in progression in size of lung to lung metastaatic lesions and new consolidative process in lower lobes of lungs (pneumonia?) as compared with CT on 2023/12/09
• 2024-02-27 EEG
  • Abnormal, continuing generalized slowing with theta waves 5-6Hz, indicated moderate cortical dysfunction bilaterally, suggest clinical correlation.
• 2024-02-16 EEG
  • Borderline, mild intermittent diffuse cortical dysfunction. no focal cortical dysfunction or e[pileptic form discharges were recorded.
• 2023-12-28 EEG
  • Abnormal, continuing generalized slowing with theta waves, sporadic & multi-focal phase reversal over bilateral P and left T (P3, P4, T5) areas, indicated moderate to severe cortical dysfunction bilaterally, suggest clinical correlation and AEDs control.
• 2023-12-13 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, mandible, some L-spine, bilateral shoulders, left S-I joint, hips, knees, and left ankle.
• 2023-12-11 MRI - brain
  • Indication: RUL adenocarcinoma, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB, multiple brain meta, with IICP, epilepsy, lung to lung meta, EGFR(-), ROS(-), ALK(-), PD-L1 2%, ECOG 3, status post radiotherapy
  • Imp: Multiple brain metastases, a large one at right temporal lobe as mentioned above.
• 2023-12-09 CT - chest
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Chest:
      • Lymphadenopathy at bilateral paratracheal region is found. In regression.
      • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava
      • Minimal opacities over right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found.
      • S/p tracheal tube placement with its tip in place.
      • No evidence of bilateral pleural effusion.
      • Spiculated nodule at right upper lobe measuring 3.67cm is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-09-13, the lesion is stationary.
      • Moderate Centrilobular Emphysematous change over both lungs is found.
    • Visible abdomen:
      • Multiple hepatic cysts at both lobes of liver measuring 11.5cm at right lobe are found.
      • The spleen, pancreas, both kidneys and adrenals are intact.
      • There is no evidence of paraarotic LAPs.
      • There is no ascites accumulation at abdominal cavity.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The primary tumor is stationary but the mediastinal lymph nodes regressed.
• 2023-11-20 EEG
  • Abnormal EEG.
  • This EEG featured continuous periodic spike-and-wave complexes at 1-1.5 Hz in right hemisphere with frequent spreading to the left side. This EEG suggests periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges in right hemisphere with spreading to the left side. Advise clinical correlation and adjustment of anti-epileptic drugs.
• 2023-10-31 EEG
  • This is an abnormal EEG suggesting moderate cortical dysfunctions like metabolic encephalopathy.
  • Background: alpha 7-8 Hz
  • intermittent diffuse delta slow waves at bilateral central and temporal area
  • No epileptiform discharge during this recording
  • Please correlate clinially
• 2023-10-24 EEG
  • This is an abnormal EEG suggesting moderate to severe cortical dysfunctions like metabolic encephalopathy or hypoxic encephalopathy.
  • Background: Theta 6-7 Hz
  • intermittent diffuse delta slow waves at bilateral central and temporal area
  • No epileptiform discharge during this recording
  • Please correlate clinially
• 2023-10-19 SONO - chest
  • Pleural tapping 16 #-needle Right side 60 ml serosanguineous
  • Insertion of pig-tail catheter Right side 14 fr. through the 7 ICS
  • Insertion of pig-tail catheter Left side 14 fr. through the 7 ICS
• 2023-10-17 EEG
  • This is an abnormal EEG suggesting moderate to severe cortical dysfunctions like metabolic encephalopathy or hypoxic encephalopathy.
  • Background: Theta 6-7 Hz
  • intermittent diffuse delta slow waves at bilateral central and temporal area
  • No epileptiform discharge during this recording
  • Please correlate clinially
• 2023-10-11 EEG
  • Abnormal, continuing generalized slowing with theta (4-5Hz) and delta (2-3Hz) waves bilaterally, indicated severe cortical dysfunction bilaterally, no epileptic discharges were found, suggest clinical correlation.
• 2023-10-09 ROS1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2022-19306
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2023-10-09 ALK IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2022-19306
  • RESULT: Negative
• 2023-10-07 CT - brain
  • Brain metastasis
  • Ventriculomegaly
  • Minimal midline shift
• 2023-09-27 EGFR mutation
  • Cellblock No. S2023-19306
  • RESULTS
    • No mutation was detected at exons 18,19,20,21 of EGFR gene in this specimen.
• 2023-09-27 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2023-19306
  • RESULTS
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >= 1% and <50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 2%
• 2023-09-26 Patho - lung transbronchial biopsy
  • Lung, RUL, CT-guide biopsy—adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • Sections show acinar glandular cells and solid tumor nests infiltrating in a fibrotic stroma.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK7(+), CK20(-), TTF-1(+), Napsin A(+), p40(-), and CD56(-). The results are supportive for the diagnosis.
• 2023-09-26 ECG
  • This is an abnormal EEG suggesting right central focal moderate to severe epileptogenic activities.
  • Background: theta 7-8 Hz
  • continuous focal sharp and spiky waves over right central area
  • Advise AEDs used
  • Please correlate clinically.
• 2023-09-26 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (96 - 24) / 96 = 75.00%
    • LVEF (%) = 75
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 75
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion.
    • Concentric LVH; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 3 (restrictive pattern).
    • Normal RV systolic function.
    • Mild MR; mild TR; mild PR; aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Possible mild pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 41 mmHg.
• 2023-09-18 EEG
  • This EEG featured nearly continuous periodic spikes or spike-and-wave complexes in right hemisphere with phase reversals at P4 and T6, and with occasional spreading to the left side. The background activity were composed by rare alpha rhythm at 8-9 Hz, 20-40 uV in left posterior head area and beta rhythm at 13-15 Hz,10-20 uV in left anterior head area.
  • This EEG suggests periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges in right hemisphere. Advise clinical correlation and adjustment of anti-epileptic drugs.
  • Conclusion: Abnormal EEG.
• 2023-09-15 CT - brain for navigator
  • Findings
    • Several intra-axial enhancing tumors associating with extensive perifocal edema involving right frontal lobe, bilateral temporal lobes, right basal ganglion and vermis, with the largest one about 32 mm in right temporal lobe, Metastases are first considered.
    • No bony abnormality.
  • IMP:
    • Multiple brain metastases.
• 2023-09-15 CT - brain
  • Findings
    • decreased Intraventricular and extraventricular CSF spaces, more on the right side; 7.5mm midline shift to the left side
    • multiple brain tumors in the bilateral supratentorial brain and the verebellar vermis, more on the right side with severe perifocal edema in the right basal ganglion, right thalamus, right temporal lobe and right parietal lobe.
    • unremarkable change in the skull base
    • low density change in the right pons. r/o recent infarction.
  • IMP:
    • multiple brain metastais with 7.5mm midlins shift to the left side.
    • low density change in the right pons. r/o recent infarction.
• 2023-09-13 CT - chest
  • Imaging Report Form for Lung Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T4(T_value) N:N3(N_value) M:M1c(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Findings
    • lungs: a spiculated tumor with pleural tails over RUL (24mm) consistent with a primary lung cancer.
      • additional small nodules in both lungs.
      • moderate, bilateral, upper lobes predominant, centrilobular emphysema, in lungs.
      • substantial subpleural paraseptal emphysema in upper lobes.
    • Mediastinum and hila: metastatic lymphadenopathy in both sides of the visceral space.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber, mild atherosclerotic change.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal caliber.
    • Heart: normal size of cardiac chambers.
    • Pleura: minimal Rt-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: small LN at Rt supraclavicular fossa.
    • Visible abdominal-pelvic contents:
      • multiple small bilateral renal cysts.
      • numerous hepatic cysts measuring up to 11.2cm.
      • unremarkable of the GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression:
    • RUL cancer T4N3M1c(E1)
• 2023-09-12 MRA - brain
  • Findings:
    • Several enhancing mass lesions over both temporal lobes, left thalamus, the cerebellar vermis and right corona radiata. The largest one (3.4cm) at right temporal lobe with prominent peritumoral edema. Favor metastatic lesions.
    • Compressed right lateral ventricle.
    • MR angiography of the brain shows normal intracranial vessel including circle of willis.
    • Suspect one acute ischemic lacuna infarct or tiny metastasis over right cerebellar lobe.
• 2023-09-12 CT - brain
  • Focal hyperdense mass-like lesion over right temporal lobe. Prominent subcortical edema over right fronto-temporal lobes. Suggest check enhanced MRI to rule out occult tumor.
    
  • Compressed right lateral ventricle.
  • R/O minimal acute SAH over right pre-central sulcus.
• 2023-09-12 CXR
  • a spiculated tumor at Rt apical lung consistent with primary lung cancer
• 2023-09-12 ECG
  • Sinus rhythm with Premature atrial complexes

[MedRec]

• 2023-09-12 ~ 2023-11-07 POMR Integrative Medicine Duan WeiLun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Right upper lung adenocarcinoma, cT4N3M1c, stage IVB, with multiple cerebral and cerebellar meta, with increasing intracranial pressure, s/p operation and insertion port-A on 10/18.
    • Essential (primary) hypertension, poorly controlled
    • hypernatremia and hypokalemia
    • Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae (2023.09.25)
    • Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas (2023.09.25)
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Pulmonary candidiasis (2023.09.21)
    • Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status s/p tracheostomy on 10/18
    • Pneumonia due to 10/16 sputum/c：CR-Acinetobacter, CRPA (P.aeruginosa)
  • CC
    • Left side limb weakness for 3 days
  • Present illness
    • This individual is a 71-year-old man with a pre-existing condition of hypertension, which is currently being managed with medication. Recently, he experienced a three-day episode of weakness in his left limbs.
    • As reported by the patient’s family, this weakness, accompanied by a headache, began three days ago. There is no history of trauma or prior stroke episodes in the patient’s medical records.
    • Due to the worsening nature of his symptoms, the patient was brought to our Emergency Room for medical assistance.
    • Upon arrival at the Emergency Room, the patient displayed stable vital signs and was fully conscious (E4V5M6). A neurological examination revealed central facial palsy on the left side and reduced muscle strength on the left side (muscle power 4).
    • A brain CT scan was conducted, revealing a hyperdense mass-like lesion in the right temporal lobe, as well as significant subcortical edema in the right fronto-temporal lobe.
    • Subsequently, an MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography) was performed, which detected several enhancing mass lesions in both temporal lobes, the left thalamus, the cerebellar vermis, and the right corona radiata.
    • Upon consultation with a neurosurgeon, it was strongly recommended that the patient be admitted for further treatment. Given the clinical impression of a brain tumor with associated brain edema, the patient was admitted to our ward for further evaluation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • This individual, a 71-year-old man, has a preexisting medical condition of hypertension that is currently managed with medication. Recently, he experienced a three-day episode of left limb weakness accompanied by a headache. These symptoms began three days ago, and there is no history of trauma or prior strokes in his medical records. Due to the worsening nature of his symptoms, the patient was brought to our Emergency Room for medical assistance.
    • Upon arrival at the Emergency Room, the patient had stable vital signs and was fully conscious (E4V5M6). A neurological examination revealed central facial palsy on the left side and reduced muscle strength on the left side (muscle power 4).
    • A brain CT scan revealed a hyperdense mass-like lesion in the right temporal lobe, along with significant subcortical edema in the right fronto-temporal lobe.
    • Subsequently, an MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography) detected several enhancing mass lesions in both temporal lobes, the left thalamus, the cerebellar vermis, and the right corona radiata.
    • Following consultation with a neurosurgeon, admission for further treatment was strongly recommended.
    • Given the clinical impression of a brain tumor with associated brain edema, the patient was admitted for further evaluation and management. Monitoring of the neurological condition will continue during the ward stay.
      • Treatment includes Mannitol 75ml every 8 hours and Medason 40mg every 8 hours for brain edema control.
      • The anticonvulsant agent Keppra 500mg every 12 hours has been prescribed for seizure prevention.
    • A whole-body CT scan revealed right upper lung cancer, staged as T4N3M1c(E1). However, a seizure occurred on the morning of 9/15, around 3 am, characterized by bilateral eye deviation and right leg twitching.
      • Anxicam 2mg was administered twice, after which the patient’s level of consciousness dropped to E1V1M4.
    • A brain CT scan revealed multiple brain metastases with a 7.5mm midline shift to the left side.
      • Consequently, the Keppra dosage was adjusted to 1000mg every 12 hours for seizure control.
    • The patient exhibited breathing sounds with rales and poor cough ability.
    • Chest x-rays showed increased infiltration, leading to chest percussion and suction as needed, with the addition of tapimycin for suspected aspiration pneumonia.
    • Oxygen support was provided with a 10L/min mask to maintain oxygen saturation at 100%.
    • The patient underwent nasogastric tube feeding and had a Foley catheter in place due to the brain tumor diagnosis.
    • The patient’s son and family were fully informed of the situation.
    • On 2023/09/16, the patient underwent a left temporal craniotomy and removal of a metastatic tumor and sent biopsy (9/20 Brain boipsy showed: left temporal craniotomy and removal of tumor; No metastatic carcinoma can be identified in cytokeratin immunostain), after which he was transferred to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) for post-operative care.
    • During SICU, the patient received oxygenation with ventilator assistance and H2 blockers for preventing stress ulcers.
      • Steroids, particularly Solu-medure, continued to be administered.
      • An anti-brain swelling agent, mannitol, was used.
      • Empirical antibiotic treatment with tapimycin initiated on 2023/09/15 continued.
      • Hypernatremia was noted, leading to a gradual shift in intravenous fluids to half saline and the provision of free water with meals.
    • Arrange EEG on 9/18 showd periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges in right hemisphere.
    • On 2023/09/20, a right-side eyelid seizure attack occurred. A neurologist was consulted, suggesting the addition of Vimpat and Topamax for epilepsy management.
    • The patient’s current conscious state is E3M5-6VE, and efforts are being made to wean him off the ventilator using the psv mode. Neurologic monitoring is ongoing and closely followed.
    • On 2023/09/25, consult chest men and hematology and oncology for lung cancer. He will be take over to chest men for interventional treatment.
    • After transfer to ICU, ventialtor supply and tapper to off sedation titration. steroid with solu-medrol iv injection and bronchodialtor inhalation.
    • Precribed Ciprofloxacine(09/26-09/30) and Fluconazole(09/26-10/01) for infection control.
    • AED as Depakine, Keppra, Vimpat and Topamax were given for epilepsy agent.
    • Adjust Mannital dose and anti-hypertension agent for BP control.
    • Echocardiography was arranged for heart function survey, and which showed EF 75%, aortic valve sclerosis.
    • Conscult chest surgiest for considor prot-A placement for further invassive chemotherapy.
    • Collect cortisol/thyroid, HbA1C, HIV and HBV.
    • Considor CT quide biopsy for evaluation lung cancer survey and disclosed adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated “stage IVB,T4N3M1c”.
    • Arrange EEG on 2023/09/26 showed continuous focal sharp and spiky waves over right central area.
    • Arrange family meeting and Well explain to his son and little sister about the critical condition, side effect for cancer treatment, they understood that.
      • Decan 1amp Q8H and mannitol for brain metastasis.
      • PPI wtih self-carried Lansoprazole to prevent Cushing’s ulcers.
    • 2023/09/28 positioning for radiotherapy.
    • Sent Genetic Test/ PD-L1, EGFR(2023/09/27) for lung cancer.
    • Adjust Deparkin to max dose (2023/09/28 valproic acid 48) for intermittent ssizure.
    • However, septic shock and AKI with oliguria, and metabolic acidosis were noticed on 2023/10/01. Mannitol and anti-hypertensive agents were stopped. IV fluid challenge with N/S, Plasbumin infusion, Blood transfusion with FFP 4unit for 3 days (10/01-10/03), and Vasopressor with Norepinephrine titration were administered to correct shock status. Rolikan was given to correct metabolic acidosis. Culture samples inculding sputum and blood were repeated. Foley catheter was changed and urine routine was obtained, suspecision of UTI. We stopped antibiotic with Ciprofloxacin and changed to Brosym (10/1-10/5) + Targocid (10/1-10/14) for infection control. Besides, antifungal with Fluconazole was stopped and changed to Mycamine (10/01-10/14) for infection control. The patient was relieved from shock status and renal function improving soon after treatments.
    • As a result of sepsis, we canceled port-A insertion and chemotherapy was hold due to poor conditions. We well explained to the patient’s family (son) about his critical conditions and he could understand.
    • Self-payment target therapy with Tagrisso 1# PO QD was prescribed (10/2-10/6) as his family’s wish and we kept tracing for the report of Genetic Test/ PD-L1, EGFR. On 10/2, IICP signs were noticed and we resumed Mannitol regularly used. However, polyuria (6300ml/day) was noticed after Mannitol given, suspecision of central DI.
    • Radiation to metastatic brain tumors since 10/3 x 12fx. Another blood transfusion with FFP 4unit for 3 days (10/4-10/6) and adequate IV fluid with 0.298% N/S were prescribed for polyuria and hydration.
    • We consulted Nephrologist for polyuria, who replied 1) Check urine Na, K, Osm (random urine), 2) Follow up on serum electrolyte to avoid severe urinary loss during diuresis, 3) Reduce the solute in IV fluid and try NG enteral fluid replacement for polyuria if possible, 4) Consider decreasing the dose of Mannitol if osmotic diuresis does not resolve.
    • The brain radiotherapy QD was arranged since 2023/10/03. On 2023/10/05, we discontinued Brosym (10/01-10/05) and changed to Sintum (10/05-10/14) due to sputum culture yielded Pseudomonas.
    • On 10/06, the EGFR gene mutation test showed no mutation was detected at exons 18,19,20,21 of EGFR gene in this specimen. We well explained the report of EGFR gene mutation test to his family (son) by telephone and he can understand.
    • Self-payment target therapy with Tagrisso was discontinued for EGFR negative.
    • BT with LRP for thrombocytopenia. Taper Rivotril and lorazepam dose.
    • DC mannitol for large amount urine output.
    • Adjust dexamathasone dosage.
    • Control infection change Targocid (teicoplanin 10/17~), Mepem (meropenem 10/17~), Mycamine (micafungin 10/18~) and Baktar po (sulphamethoxazole + trimethoprim, 10/17~) treatment.
    • Correct thrombocytopenia and anemia given transfusion. Consult surgy perpare insertion port-A and Tracheostomy on 10/18.
    • Bilatory pleural effusion try given FFP with Lasix annx insertion pig-tail daring.
    • Arranged C/T with carboplatin 70% + alimta full (D1) on 10/20. FFP 4U QD x 3 days (10/23-10/25) for volume restored and IV fluid hydration for polyuria and hyponatremia.
    • Discontinued Morcasin po (10/17~10/25) due to negative of PjP, Ganciclovior was prescribed for CMV infection (viral load assay: 10000 IU/mL), also consult INF for CMV infection and persist fever, and consulted Ophthamology for exclude CMV retinitis.
    • We changed antibiotic with Amikacin/INHL (10/19-10/27) to Colimycin/INHL (10/27-) due to sputun culture yielded CRPA.
    • precribed G-CSF (10/30-11/3) for neutropenia. Adeqaute fluid supply for dehydration.
    • Go on weaning and try T-mask overnight since 11/2 as tolerance. Arrange bedside rehabillation.
    • DC Ganciclovir, taper to Valcyte for CMV viral load 2950 on 11/6.
    • Precribed antibiotic with Ceficin (11/7-) for infection control. He will transfer to ward for further care.
    • Under improve condition, he was transfer to gemeral ward for further care. His consciousness clear to confused under Tr mask supply. After his family discuss with Dr Yang MeiZhen. He is prepare discharge today then transfer to nursing home for further care and management on 2023/11/07. Remove CVP on 2023/11/07. And OPD follow up is arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Ceficin (cefixime 100mg) 2# BID since 2023-11-07
    • Cordaraone (amiodarone 200mg) 1# BID hold if HR < 70bpm
    • Folacin (folic acid 5mg) 1# QD
    • Keppra Oral Soln (levetiracetam 100mg/mL) 5mL BID
    • Rivotril (clonazepam 0.5mg) 1# PRNHS if insomnia
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# HS
    • Valcyte (valganciclovir 450mg) 2# QD since 2023-11-07
    • Biomycin Ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI for posterior buttock wound
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# Q6H
    • Depakine Oral Soln (valproate Na 200mg/mL) 400mg Q12H
    • hydralazine 50mg 1# Q8H hold if BP < 130/90mmHg
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# Q12H hold if BP < 120/70mmHg
    • Cortisone (cortisone acetate 25mg) 1# QD
    • Ulstop (famotidine 20mg) 1# BID
    • Bisadyl Supp (bisacodyl 10mg) 2# PRNQOD if constipation
    • Foster Evohaler (beclomethasone 100ug, formoterol 6ug; per dose; 120 doses/bot) 2# BID INHL
    • Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium 2.5ug/puff) 2# HS INHL
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Const-K (KCl 10mEq) 1# QD
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-05 - Imfinzi (durvalumab) 240mg NS 100mL 1hr (Li Zhong)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-04 - docetaxel 75mg/m2 100mg NS 200mL 1hr (Li Zhong)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-19 - Imfinzi (durvalumab) 240mg NS 100mL 1hr (Li Zhong)
  • diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL
• 2024-02-16 - pemetrexed 500mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 10min + NS 250mL (before carboplatin) + carboplatin AUC 6 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + NS 250mL (after carboplatin) (Li Zhong)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 100mL
• 2023-12-28 - pemetrexed 500mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 10min + NS 250mL (before carboplatin) + carboplatin AUC 6 400mg NS 250mL 2hr + NS 250mL (after carboplatin) (Li Zhong)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 100mL
• 2023-11-29 - pemetrexed 500mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 10min ………………………… + carboplatin AUC 5 400mg NS 250mL 2hr (Li Zhong)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 100mL
• 2023-10-20 - pemetrexed 500mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 10min ………………………… + carboplatin AUC 5 300mg NS 250mL 2hr (Yang MeiZhen)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM + NS 100mL 10min + KCl inj 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr + KCl inj 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr + mannitol 20% 150mL (before carboplatin) + lorazepam 0.5mg PO (before carboplatin) + granisetron 3mg NS 100mL 30min (before carboplatin) + KCl inj 15% 5mL NS 500mL 2hr (after carboplatin) + KCl inj 15% 5mL D5W 500mL 2hr (after carboplatin)

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2024-05-03

[Sevatrim preparation and administration]

Sevatrim (sulfamethoxazole 400mg, trimethoprim 80mg; 5mL per ampoule) for Adults:

• Dosage:
  • Standard Dosage: 10mL twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.
  • Severe Infection: 15mL twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.
• Administration:
  • Sevatrim should only be administered intravenously and must be diluted before use as follows:
    • For one ampoule (5mL): Dilute in 125mL of infusion solution.
    • For two ampoules (10mL): Dilute in 250mL of infusion solution.
    • For three ampoules (15mL): Dilute in 500mL of infusion solution.
• Preparation:
  • Dilute immediately before use.
  • Shake the mixture well after adding Sevatrim to the infusion solution to ensure complete mixing.
  • Discard the injection if any visible turbidity or crystals are observed at any time during or before mixing.
• Compatible Diluents:
  • When diluted as described above, Sevatrim can be mixed with the following solutions:
    • Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 5% and 10%
    • Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion BP (0.9%)
• Incompatible Substances:
  • Sevatrim should not be mixed with any other substances.
• Infusion Rate:
  • The recommended infusion time is approximately 1.5 hours, but this can be adjusted as needed to achieve a balance.
• Storage and Handling:
  • Discard any unused diluted solution.

2024-04-22

[balancing efficacy and side effects in lung cancer chemotherapy]

CT and MRI imaging in Mar 2024 confirmed disease progression, prompting a shift in treatment to a regimen of docetaxel plus durvalumab starting on 2024-04-04.

Pancyclopenia subsequently developed with a nadir observed on the 10th day following docetaxel administration.

Currently, leukopenia has resolved, and both anemia and thrombocytopenia have significantly improved.

• 2024-04-21 WBC 9.01 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-18 WBC 23.51 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-14 WBC 2.16 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-12 WBC 0.57 x10^3/uL nadir
  

• 2024-04-08 WBC 2.80 x10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-03 WBC 5.31 x10^3/uL docetaxel (2024/04/04)

• 2024-04-21 Neutrophil 63.5 %

• 2024-04-18 Neutrophil 80.4 %

• 2024-04-14 Neutrophil 22.3 %

• 2024-04-12 Neutrophil 8.0 % nadir
  

• 2024-04-08 Neutrophil 65.7 %

• 2024-04-03 Neutrophil 67.4 % docetaxel (2024/04/04)

• 2024-04-21 HGB 9.8 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-18 HGB 11.5 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-14 HGB 10.6 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-12 HGB 6.6 g/dL nadir
  

• 2024-04-08 HGB 8.4 g/dL
  

• 2024-04-03 HGB 8.1 g/dL docetaxel (2024/04/04)

• 2024-04-21 PLT 97 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-18 PLT 46 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-14 PLT 105 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-12 PLT 32 *10^3/uL nadir
  

• 2024-04-08 PLT 44 *10^3/uL
  

• 2024-04-03 PLT 46 *10^3/uL docetaxel (2024/04/04)

The standard docetaxel dose for NSCLC is 75 mg/m². For this patient, with a body surface area (BSA) of 1.52 m² based on his weight of 52 kg and height of 159 cm, the calculated dose would be 114 mg. However, given the patient’s ECOG performance status of 3, a reduced dose of 100 mg (with no platin in the regimen) was administered.

If pancytopenia cannot be effectively managed with blood transfusions or G-CSF, further dose reductions or extending the dosing interval might be considered, although this could potentially impact treatment efficacy.

2024-03-12

[durvalumab: lymphocytopenia more common than leukopenia]

The patient’s historical data shows that leukopenia often occurs one to two weeks after chemotherapy. According to the literature, 2024-02-19 administered durvalumab is less likely to cause leukopenia, and lymphocytopenia is more common. The latest data shows that the WBC level is now normal.

• 2024-03-07 WBC 3.23 x10^3/uL
• 2024-03-05 WBC 3.43 x10^3/uL
• 2024-03-01 WBC 7.73 x10^3/uL
• 2024-02-27 WBC 1.82 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-02-23 WBC 1.06 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-02-20 WBC 1.30 x10^3/uL * durvalumab (2024/02/19)
• 2024-02-15 WBC 2.53 x10^3/uL pemetrexed + carboplatin (2024/02/16)
• 2024-01-23 WBC 5.38 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-19 WBC 4.21 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-15 WBC 20.07 x10^3/uL
• 2024-01-11 WBC 1.54 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-01-08 WBC 1.01 x10^3/uL *
• 2024-01-02 WBC 4.65 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-27 WBC 5.20 x10^3/uL pemetrexed + carboplatin (2023/12/28)
• 2023-12-13 WBC 5.24 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-11 WBC 5.89 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-08 WBC 2.45 x10^3/uL
• 2023-12-05 WBC 1.56 x10^3/uL *
• 2023-12-04 WBC 1.45 x10^3/uL *
• 2023-11-29 WBC 2.09 x10^3/uL pemetrexed + carboplatin (2023/11/29)
• 2023-11-27 WBC 2.81 x10^3/uL
• 2023-11-20 WBC 4.96 x10^3/uL

2024-01-24

[recovery patterns of WBC and PLT after chemotherapy]

The last administration of pemetrexed plus carboplatin for this patient occurred on 2023-12-28.

The nadir for both WBC and PLT counts was observed on 2024-01-08, which aligns with the expected timeline for these side effects.

According to UpToDate, carboplatin tends to have a higher incidence of leukopenia and thrombocytopenia compared to pemetrexed.

Currently, both WBC and PLT levels are in the process of recovery.

• 2024-01-23 WBC 5.38 x10^3/uL

• 2024-01-19 WBC 4.21 x10^3/uL

• 2024-01-15 WBC 20.07 x10^3/uL

• 2024-01-11 WBC 1.54 x10^3/uL **

• 2024-01-08 WBC 1.01 x10^3/uL ***

• 2024-01-02 WBC 4.65 x10^3/uL

• 2023-12-27 WBC 5.20 x10^3/uL

• 2024-01-23 PLT 174 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-19 PLT 97 10^3/uL

• 2024-01-15 PLT 42 *10^3/uL **

• 2024-01-11 PLT 137 *10^3/uL

• 2024-01-08 PLT 17 10^3/uL **

• 2024-01-02 PLT 108 *10^3/uL

• 2023-12-27 PLT 110 *10^3/uL

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[exam findings]

• 2024-03-16 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Sigmoid cancer obstruction status post sigmoid colectomy, pT3N2aM0(4/16), pStage: IIIB, G2, LV(+), Perineural(+) for twelfth mFOLFOX6 aduvant chemotherapy, with local recurrence for FOLFOX neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Sigmoid colon CA, s/p operation.
    • A mass lesion, 2.2cm, in left seminal vesicle.
    • A lymph node in para-aortic region.
    • Two nodular lesions, 0.3cm, in RLL of lung.
  • Impression
    • Sigmoid colon CA, s/p operation
    • Left seminal vesicle recurrent tumor, stationary
    • RLL nodules, r/o lung metastasis
• 2023-12-11, -12-06 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Minimal voltage criteria for LVH, may be normal variant
• 2023-11-10 Patho - colon resection (non tumor) (Y1)
  • Tissue, left plevic cavity, CT- guide biopsy — metastatic adenocarcinoma, compatible with colorectal origin
  • Microscopically, it shows adenocarcinoma composed of invasive tumor glands and stromal fibrosis.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK20(+), CDX-2(+), PSA(-), CK7(-) at tumor.
• 2023-11-09 PET scan
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the left pelvic cavity. Malignancy with local recurrence should be considered. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar and bilateral axillary lymph nodes. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys, bilateral ureters and colon. Physiological accumulation of FDG is more likely.
  • No prominent abnormal focal FDG uptake was noted elsewhere.
• 2023-11-04 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: A case of advanced sigmoid cancer obstruction s∕p op, pT3N2aM0
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen revealed:
    • S/P operation. A soft tissue lesion (1.7cm, srs7, img116) at left pelvic cavity r/o tumor recurrence.
  • Impression:
    • S/P operation. A soft tissue lesion (1.7cm, srs7, img116) at left pelvic cavity r/o tumor recurrence.
• 2023-09-28 Colonoscopy
  • Colon cancer s/p op
  • No evidence of recurrence
• 2023-09-28 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Follow liver function test and AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2022-09-29 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • Suspected fatty infiltration of pancreas
  • Suggestion:
    • OPD f/u
    • Follow liver function test and AFP
    • Some area of liver, especially liver dome and S1 was diffcult to approach and easy missed
• 2021-10-05 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: A case of advanced sigmoid cancer obstruction s/p op. pT3N2aM0. Sigmoid colectomy with LNs dissection on 20171020
  • Imp: s/p sigmoid colon cancer LAR and autosuture. No evidence of recurrent/residual tumor in the current study.
• 2021-10-05 Colonoscopy
  • Colon cancer s/p op
  • No evidence of recurrence

[MedRec]

• 2017-10-16 ~ 2017-10-28 POMR Colorectal Surgery Xiao GuangHong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • C18.7 Sigmoid colon cancer with obstruction, cT3N0M0 s/p exploratory laparotomy with sigmoid colectomy, pT3N2aM0, (4/16), G2, LV (+); pStage IIIB
    • S/P Port-A catheter implatation
  • CC
    • Constipation off and on for 2 months.
    • Intermittent low abdominal pain and passage of loose stool more than 10 times/day in recent 2 days.
    • Cold sweating with nausea, without fever were noted for one day.
  • Present illness
    • This 40 years old male patient denied any history of systemic disease. He suffered from constipation off and on for 2 months, without medical treatment. This time, he complained of intermittent low abdominal pain and passage of loose stool more than 10 times/day in recent 2 days. Cold sweating with nausea, without fever were noted for one day. He came to our emergency department for help on 106-10-15 night. Physical examination showed tenderness of low abdominal region, hypo-active bowel sounds. Leukocytosis with WBC 17.43 x10^3/uL, N.band 1.0 %, N.seg. 92.0 %. No elveated CRP 0.22 mg/dL. Abdomen-Standing (Diaphragm) X-ray showed presence of ileus.
    • Abdominal CT revealed in favor of S-colon cancer with obstruction, suggest colonscopy study, cstage T3N0Mx. At ER, EVAC enema and empirical antibiotics treatment by Ceftriaxone Sandoz. CRS was consult and NG decompression first was suggest. After fully explaination, he is admitted to our ward for further evalation and management.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO and NG decompression. Nutrition support by Clinimix N9 and IV fluids support.
    • Antibiotics treatment by Ceftriaxone Sandoz (2017/10/16~10/17).
    • Fever with BT: 38.2~38.8 C and leukocytosis with WBC 15.94 x10^3/uL, N.band 16.0 %, N.seg. 59.0 %, CRP 18.32 mg/dL on 10/17, we consult infectious doctor and antibiotics change to Brosym (10/17~10/25).
    • Leukocytosis and abdominal pain were improved, operation of Exp Lap AR under general anesthesia were performed on 2017/10/20.
    • Foley was removal at post op day 1, voiding smoothly by patient himself.
    • The wound healing well and no erythema change. No nausea and no vomiting, flatus passage. On low residual diet was started at post-op day 3. Bowel movement normal and stools passage (+) with diet well tolerated.
    • Leukocytosis was improved with WBC 6.53 x10^3/uL, N.seg. 55.0 %, CRP 1.26 mg/dL on 10/23. DC Brosym and shift to oral antibiotics by CURAM on 10/25 by infectious doctor suggested.
    • The surgical pathology proved adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon (4/16), G2, LV (+), pT3N2aM0; pStage: IIIB.
    • Adjuvant chemotherapy was suggested, GS was consulted and Port-A implantation was performed on 10/26.
    • CVP was removal on 10/26. No fever and no complication.
    • Discharged in general condition stable on 106/10/28 and will follow up in our out-patient department next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Curan 1# Q12H 3D
    • Meitifen 75mg 1# PRNQ12H 7D

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-05-01 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 770mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-04-18 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 160mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-04-02 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-03-13 - oxaliplatin 85mg/m2 150mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 750mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2800mg/m2 5000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2024-01-08 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-12-25 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 560mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4400mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO
• 2023-12-11 - oxaliplatin 75mg/m2 140mg D5W 250mL 2hr + leucovorin 300mg/m2 550mg NS 250mL 2hr + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4000mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO

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2024-05-02

The lab results obtained on 2024-05-01, were largely unremarkable, and the patient’s ECOG performance status of 1 indicated no apparent reason to withhold FOLFOX therapy.

2024-01-10

The lab results on 2024-01-07 were grossly normal and ECOG PS 1, no obvious contraindication to the administration of FOLFOX.

700734717

240501

[exam findings]

• 2024-05-01 CT - chest
  • WITHOUT contrast enhancement CT: Lung/Mediastinum/Pleura
    • Presence of some pericardial effusion.
    • Mild bronchiectasis in bilateral lower lungs.
    • Post-op at the stomach.
    • Uneven surface of liver parenchyma, suggesting liver cirrhosis.
    • Massive ascites. Increased soft tissue in the peritoneum, r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis.
  • Impression:
    • Minimal pericardial effusion.
    • Mild bronchiectasis in bilateral lower lungs.
    • Post-op at the stomach.
    • Massive ascites. R/O peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• 2024-05-01 CXR
  • Increase bilateral lung markings.
  • Cardiomegaly.
    
  • Thoracic spondylosis.
  • S/P pacemaker.
• 2024-04-23 KUB
  • disc space narrowing and marginal spurs of vertebral bodies at multiple levels due to spondylosis, L-spine.
  • increased air in nondistended loops of small bowel over RUQ, could be paralytic ileus.
  • Bilateral small kidneys and abdominal ascites
• 2024-04-23 CXR
  • s/p transevenous (Lt subclavian vein route) single-chamber pacemaker inserted with pacing lead in RV
  • enlarged cardiac silhoutte due to dilated cardiac chambers (LAD,RAD) and prominent cardiophrenic angle mediastinal fat pad /supine position
  • marginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies of T-L spine due to spondylosis.
• 2024-04-15 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR 149 mL
• 2024-04-14 CT - abdomen
  • The CT scan of the whole abdomen was performed without IV contrast medium enhancement and revealed that:
    • Pericardial effusion. S/P pacemaker implant.
    • Cirrhosis of liver.
    • Massive amount of ascites.
    • S/P gastroenterotomy.
    • Atrophy of both kidneys.
    • S/P Foley catheter insertion.
• 2024-04-12 Body fluid cytology - ascites
  • Clinical finding: gastric adenocarcinoma, stage IV
  • Report: 15 cc red cloudy ascites - Suspicious for malignancy
• 2024-04-11 SONO - abdomen
  • Thick GB wall.Propable hypoalbuminemia related
  • Moderate ascites
  • Pancreas not shown
  • Suboptimal examination of liver,especially the subcostal view due to poor echo window (disruption of the transmission of US waves by bowel gas and patient’s body habitus)
• 2024-04-11 Ascites tapping
  • 18G needle was inserted at RLQ under echo guided insertion. Dark red color fluid was noted and total 500ml was obtained and sent for analysis.
• 2024-04-02 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with occasional ventricular-paced complexes
  • Nonspecific ST and T wave abnormality
• 2024-03-07 ECG
  • Ventricular-paced rhythm with occasional supraventricular complexes
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-03-04 CT - abdomen
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Gastric cancer s/p operation. Increased soft tissues at peritoneal cavity with ascites.
    • Left inguinal hernia.
    • Tiny liver cysts.
    • Some LNs at neck and mediastinum.
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
    • S/P pace-maker implantation.
  • Imp
    • Gastric cancer s/p operation. Increased soft tissues at peritoneal cavity with ascites r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• 2024-03-01 CXR erect
  • Cardiomegaly and tortuosity of the thoracic aorta.
  • Widening of the mediastinum.
  • Engorgement of bilateral hilar regions with increased interstitial lines of both lungs.
  • S/P pacemaker implant.
• 2023-11-09 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with frequent ventricular-paced complexes
  • Nonspecific T wave abnormality
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-11-09 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • Suboptimal study, due to much food residuals
    • Status post Billroth II anastomosis.
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Duodenal ulcer, E-loop
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion: PPI use
• 2023-07-19 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: 91 y/o male, a pt of gastric CA, pT4aN3aM1 (LN14v: positive), stage IV, s/p Op on 1/2 23 by Dr Wu ChaoQun
  • Oral and rectal contrast was not given for bowel opacification.
  • Findings:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy
    • There is left inguinal hernia with omentum fat herniation.
      • In addition, there is a mixed calcification and enhancing soft tissue lesion in the distal end of the left inguinal hernia (Srs:301 Img:104).
      • Please correlate with sonography.
    • R/O liver cysts, up to 0.8cm in S2.
    • Minimal pericardial effusion.
  • Impression:
    • S/P subtotal gastrectomy. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
      
    • There is left inguinal hernia with omentum fat herniation.
    • In addition, there is a mixed calcification and enhancing soft tissue lesion in the distal end of the left inguinal hernia (Srs:301 Img:104).
    • Please correlate with sonography.
• 2023-06-15 SONO - abdomen
  • Sonography of hepatobiliary system revealed:
    • Left liver cyst (0.41x0.73cm).
    • Wall thickening of gallbladder (0.45cm) with a polyp (0.16cm).
    • Patency of PV, HVs, IVC and aorta in hepatic portion.
  • IMP:
    • Left liver cyst (0.41x0.73cm).
    • Wall thickening of gallbladder (0.45cm) with a polyp (0.16cm).
• 2023-06-08 ECG
  • Atrial fibrillation with frequent ventricular-paced complexes
  • T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2023-01-02 Patho - stomach subtotal/total (tumor)
  • Diagnosis:
    • Stomach, open distal subtotal gastrectomy — mixed adenocarcinoma (70% of signet-ring cell carcinoma component + 30% of mucinous adenocarcinoma component), poorly differentiated
    • Lymph node, LN 1, dissection — Negative for LN metastasis ( 0 / 1 ); Positive for tumor seeding
    • Lymph node, LN 3, dissection — Negative for LN metastasis ( 0 / 7 ); Positive for tumor seeding
    • Lymph node, LN 4, dissection — Negative for LN metastasis ( 0 / 3 ); Positive for tumor seeding
    • Lymph node, LN 5, dissection — Positive for tumor seeding (soft tissue only)
    • Lymph node, LN 6, dissection — Positive for LN metastasis ( 2 / 12 ); Positive for tumor seeding
    • Lymph node, LN 7,8,9,11p, dissection — Positive for LN metastasis ( 3 / 15 )
    • Lymph node, LN 12a, dissection — Positive for tumor seeding (soft tissue only)
    • Lymph node, LN 14v, dissection — Positive for LN metastasis ( 2 / 7 ); Positive for tumor seeding
    • Omentum, omentectomy — Negative for malignancy
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pT4aN3aM1; AJCC stage IV
  • Gross Description:
    • Procedure
      • open distal subtotal gastrectomy + LN dissection + omentectomy
    • Tumor Site
      • Antrum, anterior wall, posterior wall, lesser curvature
    • Tumor Size : 8x 7 cm
    • Gross configuration
      • For advanced carcinoma (Borrmann classification)
      • Type III: Ulcerated with poorly defined infiltrative margins
    • Sections are taken and labeled as: A1:distal cut end, A2:proximal cut end, A3-10:tumor, B:LN1,C1-3:LN3, D1-3:LN4, E:LN5, F1-2:LN6, G1-3: LN 7,8,9,11p, H:12A, I1-2:14v, J:omentum
  • Microscopic Description:
    • Histologic Type
      • Mixed Adenocarcinoma (70% of signet-ring cell carcinoma component + 30% of mucinous adenocarcinoma component)
    • Histologic Grade
      • G3: Poorly differentiated, undifferentiated
    • Tumor Extension
      • Tumor invades the serosa (visceral peritoneum)
    • Margins
      • Proximal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distal margin: uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Radial margin: involved by invasive carcinoma
    • Lymphovascular Invasion: present
      
    • Perineural Invasion: not identified
    • Regional Lymph Nodes
      • Number of lymph nodes examined/involved: 7 / 45
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition)
      • TNM Descriptors (required only if applicable) (select all that apply)
        • m (multiple primary tumors) r (recurrent) y (posttreatment)
      • Primary Tumor (pT)
        • pT4a: Tumor invades the serosa (visceral peritoneum)
      • Regional Lymph Nodes (pN)
        • pN3a: Metastasis in seven to 15 regional lymph nodes
      • Distant Metastasis (pM) (required only if confirmed pathologically in this case)
        • pM1: Distant metastasis
      • Specify site(s): soft tissues of LN1~LN6, LN12a and LN14v
    • Additional Pathologic Findings
      • Intestinal metaplasia
      • High-grade dysplasia
      • Helicobacter pylori-type gastritis
    • Ancillary Studies: None
      
    • Comment(s): None
• 2022-12-29 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (160 - 46) / 160 = 71.25%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71
  • Conclusion:
    • Mild septal and RV hypertrophy.
    • Dilated LV with normal LV and RV systolic function.
    • Degenerative changes of mitral valve and chamber dilatation with moderate to severe MR; severe TR; mild PR; aortic valve sclerosis with moderate AR.
    • Minimal amount pericardial effusion ( < 50ml).
    • Dilated proximal ascending aorta ( 38 mm); mild aortic root calcification.
    • S/P permenant pacemaker implanation with pacing leads in RA/RV.
    • Atrial fibrillation; severely dilated LA/RA.
• 2022-12-23 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stomach, antrum LC, biopsy — mucinous adenocarcinoma.
  • Specimen submitted in formalin consists of 6 pieces of tan, irregular tissue measuring 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.1 cm. All for section in one cassette.
  • Section shows fragments of gastric tissue with abundant mucin and a few irregular neoplastic glands.
  • IHC stains: Her2/neu: negative (score=0).
• 2022-12-22 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Moderate wall edema/thickening at gastric antrum with mucosal enhancement.
    • Focal wall edema at lower rectum with engorged vessels.
    • R/O liver cysts, up to 0.8cm in S2.
    • Unremarkable change of the spleen, pancreas and both kidneys.
    • No enlarged lymph node in the paraaortic region.
    • No ascites.
    • Minimal pericardial effusion.
    • Presence of left inguinal hernia.
  • Impression:
    • Moderate wall edema/thickening at gastric antrum with mucosal enhancement.
    • Focal wall edema at lower rectum with engorged vessels.
    • Minimal pericardial effusion.
    • Left inguinal hernia.
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:T3(T_value) N:N1(N_value) M:M0(M_value) STAGE:III_(Stage_value)
• 2022-12-22 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • suspicious, advanced Gastric cancer, Borrmann type 2, angle to pylorus, s/p biopsy
    • Superficial gastritis, upper body.
    • Pyloric stenosis
  • CLO test: not done
  • Suggestion:
    • IV PPI use and blood transfusion.
    • Arrange CT for cancer staging.

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-26, -02-07, 2023-12-05, -10-12, 08-07, -07-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Prescription x2
    • Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 28D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 28D
• 2023-06-30, -06-09, -05-19, -04-28 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang & Wan XiangLin
  • Prescription
    • Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 1# BID 14D
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS 21D
    • Uretropic (furosemide 40mg) 0.5# QD 21D
• 2023-04-07, -03-15, -02-20, -02-04 SOAP Hemato-Oncology Wan XiangLin & Zhang ShouYi
  • Prescription
    • Xeloda (capecitabine 500mg) 1# BID 14D
• 2022-12-22 ~ 2023-01-12 POMR General and Gastroenterological Surgery Wu ChaoQun
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mucinous adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT4aN3aM1; stage IV status post distal subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection and Braun’s anastomosis on 2022/12/31
    • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • Atrioventricular block, complete
    • Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
    • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
  • CC
    • Tarry stool for 3 weeks
  • Present illness
    • This is a 91 y/o male with past histories of BPH, Af and AF s/p pacemaker. He was brought to our ER due to low HGB level noted at CV OPD. He has tarry stool for 3 weeks, and sometimes has shortness of breath. His HGB was noted 5.5 at CV OPD, and was referred to the ER. At ER, 生命徵象: 血壓:121/56; 脈搏:95 次/分; 體溫:34.4 ℃; 呼吸:18 次/分; Con’s:E4V5M6. Conjunctiva: pale Heart: no murmur, regular heart beat. Lab: HGB 5.5. CXR: S/P pace-maker implantation. Cardiomegaly. Abd CT: wall edema/thickening at gastric antrum with mucosal enhancement. EGD: suspect gastric CA. Blood transfusion and IV PPI were given at the ER. Under the impression of r/i advanced gastric ulcer with UGIB and anemia, the patient was admitted to the ward for further care.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, NPO with adequate IV fluid supplement and IV form PPI agent for EGD reported suspicious, advanced Gastric cancer, Borrmann type 2, angle to pylorus, s/p biopsy. Blood transfusion with LPRBC 2 U to correct anemia. Follow up lab showed no sign of rebleeding and stationary Hb (8.3)level. Oral intake trial was administered.
    • Tumor marker of CA199 showed 564.08 U/mL. The Stomach, antrum LC, biopsy pathologic reported mucinous adenocarcinoma. IHC stains:  Her2/neu: negative (score=0). Consulted GS who suggsted cardio-pulmonary function evaluation first. Follow up lab showed sign of progressive anemia, initial NPO with IV fluid support, IV PPI,blood transfusion with LPRBC 2 U BID was given to correct anemia. contact GS for further management who suggested operation for gastric cancer and patient agreed. Hold Edoxaban since 12/30. Open distal subtotal gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection and Braun’s anastomosis was done smoothly on 12/31. After operation, he was transferred to SICU for post-op care.
    • During SICU, on ETT with MV, NPO with NG decompression, Adequate PPN and IVF support, PPI, Self-paid Albumin and Furosemide use, adeqaute pain control was given. Decreased Na 129 was noted, then 3% N/S was given. Successful extubation was done on 01/01. Follow up lab data revealed no decreased Hb and improved imbalanced electrolyte was noted. Wound was clean and no ozzing. No infection sign at NG, CVC, J-vac drainage or A-line. No stool or flatus passage noted on 01/03, Enema once was given. Under relative stable hemodynamics, he was transferred to GS ordinary ward on 2023/01/03.
    • In GS ward, we observed patient recovery and keep empiric antibiotic, stool softener, albumin with lasix therapy, nutrition support with TPN and analgesic agent were administered and the wound management was performed. He try to oral intake with step by step then can tolerate well with semi-liquid diet. After well oral intake, TPN was tapper to off on 1/8. His generally well beings and relativley stable. There were no nosocomial infection and other complications and vital signs were stable after the surgery. The bowel function, urinary or pulmonary function were normal and the wound pain was tolerable. Abdomen wound clean and was removal JP tube was done smoothly on 1/9 & 1/10. Under improved general condition, he was allowed to discharge today and OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# QID
    • Harnalidge (tamsulosin 0.4mg) 1# QDAC
    • Takepron (lansoprazole 30mg) 1# QDAC
    • Utapine (quetiapine 25mg) 2# HS

[consultation]

• 2024-04-15 Urology
  • Q
    • Chief Complaints:
      • Family members requested to insert urinary catheter.
      • lower abdominal distension
      • aur since this morning.
    • Past History:
      • Mucinous adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT4aN3aM1; stage IV status post distal subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection and Braun’s anastomosis on 2022/12/31, Increased soft tissues at peritoneal cavity with ascites r/o peritoneal carcinomatosis
      • Presence of cardiac pacemaker
      • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • Surgical history: Denied
    • Drug allergy: Denied
  • A
    • This 92-year-old male patient cut his Foley catheter by himself and came to ER for help. Bedside echo revealed a tube-like structure in the bladder. Abdominal CT confirmed the remaining of the catheter inside the bladder. The bladder seemed not distended. Therefore we suggest observation at ER for one night and we will arrange flexible cystoscope in tomorrow morning to try removing the catheter. Thank you for your consultation !!!
  • A 2024-04-15 09:45:26
    • We have perform the cystoscopy and remove the urethral catheter smoothly. He could void by self with residual urine about 100ml. I suggest oral medications first instead of repeat catheterization first (family also refuse urethral catheter) and follow up self voiding. Please give oral antibiotics, Urief, Avodart and bethanechol. Urology clinic follow up is indicated.
• 2024-04-08 Family Medicine
  • Q
    • For combine hospice care
    • This 92-year-old man, a patient of mucinous adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum, pT4aN3aM1; stage IV status post distal subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection and Braun’s anastomosis on 2022/12/31 S/P Xeloda 1# po bid since 2023/02/04, suffered from initial presentation of anemia & UGI bleeding Dx in 2022-12. He visited to GI OPD for further evaluation and survey.
    • This time, he complained general weakness and abdominal dullness for 2 days and he came to our ER on 2024-04-02. At ER, abdominal tapping about 800ml bloody fluid ascites, Cr:1.57, TBI:1.07. He was admitted for further evaluation and treatment. The patient, and family request to hospice care, so we need your help, thanks a lot!!
  • A
    • S: Cons clear, ECOG 3
    • Patient and his wife wished to discuss about future plan with VS He.
    • Currently, patient has no abdominal fullness and pain, so repeat ascites tapping may not be feasible at this moment.
    • We will follow up under share care.
    • Indication: gastric cancer with peritoneal seeding
• 2023-12-29 Ophthalmology
  • Q
    • Chief Complaints:
    • Rt eye reddness las night
    • Past History: SSS s/p pacemaker, Gastric cancer s/p op
    • Surgical history:Denied
    • Drug allergy: Denied
    • Medication: Edoxaban
  • A
    • S: red eye od since yesterday
      • PH: HTN+, SSS s/p pacemaker, Gastric cancer s/p op
      • Medication: Edoxaban
      • oph hx: -
      • NKA
      • trauma -
      • rubbing eyes +
    • O:
      • EOM full
      • BCVA od 0.3x+1.25/-1.25x60 os 0.5x+2.50/-3.00x90
      • IOP 13/13 mmHg
      • Pupil: 3+/3+, no RAPD
      • Conj: 11-2o’c SCH od, not injected os
      • K: clear ou
      • AC: d&cl ou
      • iris: RIC ou
      • lens: NS++ ou
      • fundus: C/D=0.3 ou
      • Lab
        • 2023-12-29 PT 11.3 sec
          
        • 2023-12-29 INR 1.10
          
    • A:
      • SCH od
      • cataract ou
    • P:
      • explained the assessment to the patient and family
      • OPD f/u on 1/2
      • come back asap if s/s worsen

[surgical operation]

• 2022-12-31
  • Surgery
    • Open distal subtotal gastrectomy witｈ D2 LN dissection
    • Braun’s anastomosis
  • Finding
    • Hugh distal gastric ilcerative mass with multiple ulcer oozing
    • 1000 cc blood inside stomach
    • cT4aN1M0
    • seeding(-)
    • ascite(-)

==========

2024-05-02

[considerations for ursodeoxycholic acid in this elevated bilirubin case]

On 2024-05-01, this patient’s eGFR was recorded at 41 mL/min/1.73m². The patient is currently receiving Loforan (cefotaxime) at a dosage of 2g IVD Q8H, which is at the upper limit of the recommended dosage for patients with a CrCl of 10 to 50 mL/min. The patient’s vital signs are stable at this time.

Previous lab data indicated elevated DBI/TBI percentages. Given the persistently high total bilirubin, the addition of Uliden (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) at a dose 1# QD might be considered as an optional treatment to improve this condition.

2024-04-03

[potential Xeloda dose change: low eGFR identified]

Both CEA and CA199 tumor markers have shown a significant increase since 2024. This rise suggests potential disease progression. Additionally, an abdominal CT scan performed on 2024-03-04, revealed increased soft tissue in the peritoneal cavity with ascites, raising suspicion for peritoneal carcinomatosis.

• 2024-03-22 CEA (NM) 23.483 ng/ml
  

• 2023-10-17 CEA (NM) 2.287 ng/ml
  

• 2023-08-11 CEA (NM) 2.751 ng/ml
  

• 2023-07-21 CEA (NM) 2.233 ng/ml
  

• 2023-06-30 CEA (NM) 3.143 ng/ml
  

• 2023-02-07 CEA (NM) 2.343 ng/ml

• 2024-03-22 CA-199 (NM) 1878.950 U/ml
  

• 2024-02-23 CA-199 (NM) 151.353 U/ml
  

• 2023-12-08 CA-199 (NM) 34.657 U/ml
  

• 2023-10-17 CA-199 (NM) 44.405 U/ml
  

• 2023-08-11 CA-199 (NM) 25.447 U/ml
  

• 2023-07-21 CA-199 (NM) 32.308 U/ml
  

• 2023-06-30 CA-199 (NM) 25.255 U/ml
  

• 2023-02-07 CA-199 (NM) 29.598 U/ml

The patient has been taking Xeloda (capecitabine) since 2023-02. His most recent eGFR measured on 2024-04-02 is 44. According to UpToDate, a 75% reduction in the usual daily dose recommended for patients with a CrCl of 30-50 mL/min is advised.

701123943

240430

[exam findings]

[MedRec]

• 2023-07-31 ~ 2023-08-12 POMR Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Multiple myeloma IgA kappa type, ISS stage III, with hypercalcemia, renal failure, and osteolytic bone lesions.
    • Pneumonia at right lower lung, sputum culutre: Mixed normal flora Growth 3+
    • Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, stool OB:1+
    • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A
    • Hypercalcemia
    • Anemia, unspecified
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Hypoalbuminemia
    • Hyperuricemia
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
  • CC
    • fatigue and generalized bone pain for one month
  • Present illness
    • A 68-year-old woman, with a history of hypertension under Norvasc control, was admitted with a chief complaint of progressive fatigue and generalized bone pain for one month. She also complianed of epigastric pain, vomit, anemia, and renal failure were present for one month. She has visted the GI OPD first, where the laboraotry data was checked, showing severe hypercalcemia. Thus, she was informed to visit the ER.
    • At ER, her vitial sign showed BP:104/61 mmHg; HR:75/min; BT:36.5’C; RR:18/min; and SpO2:96%. The Laboratory data showed serum calcium (Ca) 3.47 mmol/dL, albumin 3.4 g/dL, phosphorous (P) 4.8 mg/dL, creatinine 3.35 mg/dL, Hb 8.6 g/dL. Under impression of hypercalcemia, she was admitted for further management on 2023/07/31.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • The patient was treated with hydration with iv isotonic saline, iv lasix 20 mg QD, iv Miacalcic 200IU SC 12 hourly. With the therapy serum calcium levels were form 3.84 to 3.2. The patient was then referred to the hemato-oncology division for the treatment of the multiple myeloma on 2023/08/03.
    • Followed-up Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (2023/07/29) showed Reflux esophagitis LA Classification grade A. Gastric erosion, cardia. Gastric shallow ulcers, antrum. Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test. Duodenal polyp, bulb, s/p biopsy: Chronic duodenitis.
    • The renal echo was done on 2023/08/01, and report showed A circular hyperechoic lesion, 0.69*0.69cm, in the cortex of middle portion, left kidney, c/w angiomyolipoma. Interpretation: Hyperechoic cortex, prominent pyramids and enlarged size of bilateral kidneys, c/w myeloma kidney. An angiomyolipoma, left kidney.
    • Skull PA + Lat.: Diffuse osteolytic lesions in the skull.
    • Due to suspect Multiple myeloma, so consulted hemato-oncology, and followed-up M-peak: positive, IgA: 2470 mg/dL, B2-Microglobulin: 13319 ng/mL, the bone marrow was done on 2023/07/31, and the biopsy showed Plasma cell myeloma, The sections show a picture of plasma cell myeloma composed of hypercellular marrow (80%) with mainly aggregate plasma cells, comprised 90% nucleated cells in CD138 immunostain. The plasam cells also show kappa light chain restriction, lambda light chain negative as well as hypoplasia of both myeloid and erythroid series and hyperplasia of megakaryocyte, highlights by MPO, CD71 and CD61 immunostains. No increase of blast cell (CD34(-)). Free Light Chain κ/λ: FKLC 3730 mg/L.
    • She suffered from fever up to 38, and coffee ground, shortness of breathing noted, and complaints severe cough with light yellowish stick sputum, stool OB: 1+, so gave antibiotic with Cefim, PPI with Pantoloc plus Transamin, and nasal cannula support, antitussives plus expectorant treatment.
    • The lab of CBC/DC showed anemia (Hb:6.6g/dL), gave blood trtansfusion with LPRBC. the lab of BCS showed hypoalbuminemia, hyperuricemia, so gave hydration, Rolikan, and Feburic by self-paid, Albumin 1bot QD * 3days by self-paid. MgSO4 plus MgO for hypomagnesemia treatment.
    • Follow-up heart echo will be arranged. After treatment, the symptom of Hypercalcemia, UGI bleeding improved, but still much sputum noted. Major Illness Application was done on 2023/08/04.
    • Followed-up heart echo (2023/08/07) showed LVEF(%) = 73, 1. Normal LV systolic function with normal wall motion. 2. Concentric LVH, dilated LA; LV diastolic dysfunction Gr 2. 3. Normal RV systolic function. 4. Mild MR; mild to moderate TR; mild PR. 5. Possible mild pulmonary hypertension, estimated PASP: 41 mmHg.
    • Followed-up Bronchodilator Test (03 + 06 kit), Flow Volume Chart Exam (for 03 + 06 use) was done on 2023/08/09, the report showed r/o very severe restrictive ventilatory defect, negative BDT. Extract a tooth was done on 2023/08/08.
    • Under impression of Multiple myeloma IgA kappa type, ISS stage III, with hypercalcemia, renal failure, and osteolytic bone lesions, so she received Compesolon 5mg/tab 1tab BID, Thado 50mg/cap 1cap BID treatment, and Xgeva 120mg SC Q1M was done on 2023/08/11. After treatment, the symptoms improved. She can be discharged on 2023/8/12, the OPD follow-up will be arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Actein Effervescent (acetylcysteine 600mg) 1# BID
    • Compesolon (prednisolone 5mg) 1# BID
    • Nexium (esomeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Romicon-A (dextromethorphan 20mg, cresolsulfonate 20mg, lysozyme 90mg)
    • Through (sennosides 12mg) 2# HS
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide 25mg) 1# QD
    • Cough Mixture (platycodon 120mL/bot) 5mL HS
    • Norvasc (amlodipine 5mg) 1# BID
    • Thado (thalidomide 50mg) 1# BID
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# Q12H
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID

[consultation]

• 2024-04-24 Psychosomatic Medicine

• 2024-04-17 Metabolism and Endocrinology

• 2024-04-12 Nephrology

• 2024-04-03 Radiation Oncology

• 2024-04-02 Diagnostic Radiation

• 2024-04-02 Infectious Disease

• 2023-08-02 Maxillofacial Surgery

• 2023-07-31 Hemato-Oncology

[immunochemotherapy]

• 2024-04-23 - Darzalex (daratumumab) 16mg/kg 800mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-04-16 - Darzalex (daratumumab) 16mg/kg 800mg NS 1000mL 6.5hr
  • dexamethasone 20mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + nontelukast 10mg 1# PO + acetaminophen 500mg 2# PO + NS 250mL
• 2024-03-22 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.2mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-03-19 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.2mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-03-13 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.2mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-03-06 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.2mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-02-29 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-02-07 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-01-31 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-01-24 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-01-17 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2024-01-10 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-12-20 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-12-13 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-12-06 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-11-29 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-11-22 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-11-15 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-11-08 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-11-01 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-10-26 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-10-19 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-10-12 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-10-05 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-09-21 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-09-14 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-09-07 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-08-31 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-08-24 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)
• 2023-08-17 - Velcade (bortezomib) 2.0mg SC (VTD)

==========

2024-04-30

[combination therapies for oral mucositis]

This patient is currently being treated with Darzalex (daratumumab) and Revlimid (lenalidomide) for multiple myeloma and has developed oral mucositis. Nincord Oral Gel (triamcinolone) has been prescribed to manage this condition. Should this treatment prove insufficiently effective, additional topical therapies might be considered:

• Topical lidocaine solutions can provide pain relief, though they require frequent application to maintain efficacy.

• The topical application of morphine sulfate (0.2%, 2 mg/mL in water), used as a 15 mL rinse held in the mouth for two minutes before expectorating, may reduce both the duration and intensity of mouth pain, even without significant systemic absorption.

Additionally, the oral supplementation of glutamine, which may be available at the WellCare store on B1 level, could also be optionally considered. The updated 2020 guidelines from the MASCC/ISOO for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis recommend the use of oral glutamine for preventing oral mucositis in individuals with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy, although no recommendation is made for other patient groups. (Ref: MASCC/ISOO clinical practice guidelines for the management of mucositis secondary to cancer therapy. Cancer. 2020 Oct 1;126(19):4423-4431. doi: 10.1002/cncr.33100. Epub 2020 Jul 28. Erratum in: Cancer. 2021 Oct 1;127(19):3700.)

2024-04-29

[recommended daptomycin regimen for decreased renal function]

On 2024-04-29, the patient’s serum creatinine was 2.98 mg/dL, BUN 53 mg/dL, eGFR 16.57 mL/min/1.73m², and body weight 56.8 kg.

Per the Sanford Guide, Cubicin (daptomycin) should be administered at 6 mg/kg every 48 hours. The current dosage of 500 mg daily is recommended to be adjusted to 350 mg every other day.

701488075

240430

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-26 MRA - lower extremity
  • With and without-contrast multiplannar and multisequences MRI of right lower leg revealed:
    • A mass lesion (5.96.39.9cm) in right calf, inside medial head of gastrocnemius muscle. Internal solid and cystic (myxoid) components. Heterogeneous enhancement after contrast administration.
    • Adjacent soft tissue edema.
  • Impression
    • Right calf intramuscular (medial head of gastrocnemius muscle) mass; DDx: sarcoma, metastasis, myxoma
• 2024-04-19 ECG
  • Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia
  • Prolonged QT
  • Abnormal ECG
• 2024-04-12 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: Oral cancer with bone, lung liver and lower limbs mets under immunotherapy
  • Pre- and post-contrast multiplanar MRI studies of the head and neck region from skull base to lower neck were performed and show:
    • Extensive soft tissue mass with t1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and vivid enhancement involving muscle of left temporalis muscle, masticator space, pterygopalatine fossa, mandible, and oropharyngeal wall, and encasing left ICA. Progressive as compared with MRI on 20231122.
    • No enlarged lymph node.
    • Diffuse swelling with striation appearance of subcutaneous region at left facial region.
    • A well-defined heterogeneous intensity cystic mass, about 36 mm, at right thyroid gland.
  • IMP:
    • Advanced left oral cancer with bony involvement and ICA encasement, progressive as compared with MRI on 20231122.
    • Right thyroid cystic mass (36 mm).
• 2024-04-11 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2024/01/15, no prominent change is noted in the lesion in the posterior spect of the right 9th rib. However, multiple new bone lesions are noted in the posterior spect of the left 4th rib, anterior aspect of left 7th rib, left scapula and right humeral shaft. Multiple bone metastases should be watched out.
  • The lesions in the left aspect of maxilla, lower L-spines and sacrum are more evident. Bone metastases can not be ruled out.
• 2024-04-10 CT - chest
  • Indication: Oral cancer with bone, lung liver and lower limbs mets under immunotherapy
  • Finding comparison: prior CT on 2024/1/3
    • lungs: interval significant decrease in size and number of metastatic lesions at the lungs. subsegmental atelectasis ar RML and medial septal thickening at RLL.
      • centrilobular emphysema at both upper lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: interval regression of metastatic lymphadenopathy in the visceral space and Rt hilum. mild anterior pericardial effusion.
    • Pleura: minimal Rt-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: Rt thyroid low attenuated nodule (29mm). a large metastatic tumor at Rt T7-8 paravertebral
      • region with destruction the 7th rib and adjacent vertebra.
    • Visible abdominal contents: regression of metastatic hepatic tumors but increase in size of metastatic LN at hepatic hulum,
      • metastatic left renal tumor and left adrenal tumor.
  • Impression:
    • oral cancer with regresion of lung and mediastinal-hilar-hepatic metastases, but new Rt T7 paraverteral metastatic tumor and progression of Lt renal and adrenal and hepatic hilar LN metastases as compared with CT on 2024/01/03
• 2024-02-07 CXR
  • Irregular mass shadow at right paratracheal stripe and right infra-hilar region. Please correlate with CT.
  • Lung nodule at left lower lung zone.
• 2024-02-05 CXR
  • There are few nodular opacities projecting in both lung that may be metastases. Please correlate with CT.
  • A mass opacity projecting at right upper mediastinum is highly suspected.
• 2024-02-02 Patho - soft tissue biopsy / simple excision (non lipoma)
  • Soft tissue, right upper calf, CT-guide biopsy — metastatic squamous cell carcinoma
    
  • Section shows cores of solid sheets of hyperchromatic tumor cells infiltrating in fibrotic stroma. Focal keratinization is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(+) and p40(+). The results are consistent with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma.
• 2024-01-30 MRI - lower extremity
  • Indication: mouth, poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, pT4bN0M0, stage IV
  • With and without-contrast multiplannar and multisequences MRI of right leg revealed:
    • A mass lesion (4.14.66.8cm), mixed solid and cystic components. over right upper calf, inside medial head of gastrocnemius muscle. Enhancement of tumor wall, as well as internal solid part after contrast administration.
    • Adjacent muscle edema.
    • No enlarged regional lymph node.
    • Unremarkable change of bony structures.
  • Impression
    • An intramuscular mass over right upper calf; DDx: sarcoma, metastasis. Suggest tissue study to clarify.
• 2024-01-16 Chest Lateral RT
  • Right hemi-diaphragm elevation is noted, which may be due to eventration.
  • Blunting of right costal-phrenic angle is noted, which may be due to pleura effusion?
• 2024-01-16 CXR
  • Irregular mass shadow at right paratracheal stripe and right infra-hilar region. Please correlate with CT.
  • Lung nodule at left middle lung zone.
• 2024-01-16 PD-L1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2024-816
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC >= 50%
    • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 95%
• 2024-01-16 PD-L1 (22C3)
  • Cellblock No. S2024-00816
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) assessment: TPS >= 50%
    • Tumor Proportion Score (TPS): 95%
• 2024-01-16 PD-L1 (SP142)
  • Pathologic Report for PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (Ventana)
    • S2024-816
    • Tumor type: squamous cell carcinoma
    • Tumor location: lung (in favor of metastasis)
    • Testing assay: SP142 Assay (Ventana)
    • Testing platform: BenchMark XT
    • Detection system: OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit and OptiView Amplification Kit
    • Control slide result: Pass,
    • Adequate tumor cells present (>= 50 viable tumor cells): Yes
  • Result:
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment:
      • TC category: TC >= 50%
      • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): 70%
    • Tumor-infiltrating immune cell (IC) staining assessment: IC category: IC < 1%
  • Note:
    • TC scoring: TC are scored as the percentage of viable tumor cells showing membrane staining of any intensity.
    • IC scoring: IC are scored as the proportion of tumor area (including associated intratumoral and contiguous peritumoral stroma) that is occupied by discernible staining of any intensity of tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
• 2024-01-16 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (122 - 31) / 122 = 74.59%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74
  • Conclusion:
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Normal chamber size
• 2024-01-15 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • Several hot areas/spots in the left aspect of maxilla, left aspect of the mandible, and post. spect of the right 9th rib, respectively, metastatic bone disease should be considered, suggesting PET scan for investigation and follow-up with bone scna in 3 months.
  • Suspected benign lesions in some T- and L-spine, both rib cages (except the right 9th rib), bilateral sternoclavicular junctions, shoulders, elbows, S-I joints, hips, and knees.
• 2024-01-11 Patho - bronchus biopsy
  • Lung, RB8-10 orifice, bronchoscopic biopsy — squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, origin ?
  • Sections show bronchial mucosa with invasive solid sheets of hyperchromatic tumor cells. Focal keratinization is seen.
  • The immunohistochemical stains reveal CK5/6(+), p40(+), TTF-1(-), Napsin A(-) and CD56(-). Please correlate with the clinical presentation and image study for tumor origin.
• 2024-01-05 SONO - thyroid gland
  • Enlargement of right thyroid gland.
  • A cystic lesion with mural nodule (1.35x2.32cm) in right thyroid gland.
• 2024-01-03 CT - chest
  • Indication: right lower gum malignancy, s/p surgery and adjuvant CCRT
  • without & with contrast enhancement, coronal and sagittal reconstructed images and axial slab MIP images shows:
    • lungs: multiple nodules of variable sizes at both lower lobes and lingula measuring up to 27mm at RLL.
      • centrilobular nodules and opacification of bronchi at RLL.
      • centrilobular emphysema at both upper lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: extensive lymphadenopathy with low attenuation in the Rt visceral space and Rt hilum, that narrowing distal intermediate bronchus and inferior pulmonary artery.
      
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber,Heart:
    • Pleura: minimal Rt-sided effusion.
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: Rt thyroid low attenuated nodule (29mm)
    • Visible abdominal contents: several poor ehancing tumors in the liver up to 55mm.
      • a large soft-tissue mass at hepatic hilum, likely metastatic LAP, 34mm. a suspect tumor at left kidney (22mm).
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis.
  • Impression:
    • oral cancer with lung, mediastinal-hilar-abdominal LNs, hepatic and renal metastases.
    • obstructive RLL bronchopneumonia.
    • Rt thyroid mass, metastatic?
• 2023-12-14 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: PDSCC of hard palate, s/p wide excision
  • Non-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Some nodules in bil. visible lungs.
    • A hypodense nodule (3.3cm) at left hepatic lobe.
    • Some calcifications at prostate.
  • IMP:
    • Lung and liver metastases.
• 2023-12-12 SONO - abdomen
  • Suspect liver metastasis, S4
• 2023-12-11 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • NER
  • bil stiff free flap
  • trismus
• 2023-11-22 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Findings
    • post-OP change with flap reconstruction in the bilateral head and soft palate without evidence of local recurrence.
    • selling of the left massetor muscles and left pterygoid muscles with a small part, about 12.7mm, in the medial aspect of the left mandible (srs9, img 12 and srs750, img 1).
      
    • low SI change on T1WI in the bome marrow of the left mandible with heterogeneous enhancement.
    • a nodular lesion, about 34mm in the right thyroid gland.
    • mucosal thickening in the left nasopharynx.
    • soft tissue swelling in the oropharyngeal, oral cavity and hypopharyngeal mucosa.
  • IMP:
    • focal abnormal ADC lesion in the left masticator space. r/o tumor. Please f/u.
    • mucosal thickening in the left nasopharyngeal mucosa
    • abnormal SI change in the left mandibular bone marrow. PLease correlate with previous study.
• 2023-10-02 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp RE type C, LE type B
  • ART bil absent
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 54 dB HL, LE 56 dB HL
    • RE mild to profound HL
    • LE moderate to profound HL
• 2023-07-12 Patho - lip biopsy/wedge resection
  • Diagnosis:
    • neck level III lymph node, right, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • neck level IIa lymph node, right, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • neck level Ib lymph node, right, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • Submandibular gland, right, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • neck level III lymph node, left, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • neck level IIa lymph node, left, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • neck level Ib lymph node, left, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • Submandibular gland, left, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • neck level Ia lymph node, median, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • neck level Ib lymph node, left, selective neck dissection — Negative for malignancy
    • infratemporal fossa, left, wide excision — Negative for malignancy
    • lateral pterygoid muscle and palate, left, wide excision — Negative for malignancy
    • tooth, bilateral (#33, #36, #38, #47), extraction — Confirmed
    • hard paltate, bilateral, wide excision — Negative for malignancy
    • medial pterygoid muscle and palate, left, wide excision — Negative for malignancy
    • anterior hard palate, median (14-24), left, wide excision — Negative for malignancy
    • hard palate tumor with bone erosion, median — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderate to poorly differentiated
    • Bone, maxilla, bilateral, Maxillectomy — Involved by squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopic examination
    • Histologic Type — Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Histologic Grade — G3: Poorly differentiated
    • Microscopic Tumor Extension: Maxilla
    • Margins (obtained from the main resection specimen):
      • Margins uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
      • Distance from closest margin: 5 mm
        
    • Lymph-Vascular Invasion: present
    • Perineural Invasion: not identified
• 2023-07-06 PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolism involving bilateral soft palate and hard palate, compatible with primary malignancy involving these regions.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in multiple bilateral neck level II and Ib lymph nodes. Either metastatic lymph nodes or inflammation may show this picture. Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar regions. Inflammatory process may show this picture.
• 2023-06-27 CT - neck
  • Oralcavity - Impression (Imaging stage) : T:T4a N:N0 M:M0 STAGE:____
• 2023-06-26 Patho - tongue biopsy
  • Tumor, left soft palate, punch biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma and candidiasis
  • The specimen submitted consisted of multiple fragments of tumor tissue measuring up to 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.2 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they were gray in color and soft in consistence. All embedded for sections.
  • Microscopically, the sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated characterized by solid tumor nests infiltration with focal keratin formation. Besides, ulcer, bacterial colonies and fungal hyphae and spores, morphology consistent with candidiasis are also included.
  • Immunohistochemistry shows CK(+), P16(-) and P63(+) for tumor, special stain of PAS highlights fungal infection.
• 2023-06-26 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • bil soft palate/hard palate granular tumor
  • recurrent, operated in 2018
  • suspect malignancy
• 2023-06-26 ENT Hearing Test
  • Tymp RE type C, LE type As
  • ART absent
  • PTA:
    • Reliability FAIR
    • Average RE 43 dB HL; LE 51 dB HL
    • RE mild to severe HL, masking dilemma
    • LE moderate to severe MHL

[MedRec]

[surgical operation]

• 2023-07-11
  • Surgery
    • free left anterolateral thigh flap and titanium-plate reconstruction of palate
    • reduction and fixation of fractured mandible
  • Finding
    • missing lower parts of bilateral maxilla, the upper teeth, and the palate owing to ablasion of cancer
    • also missing mucosa of bilateral walls of pharynx, but it was not resurfaced since the wounds can heal gradually by itself
    • free flap: left anterolateral thigh flap
      • dimension of flap: 12cm X 8cm
      • pedicle of flap: descending branches of lateral circumflex artery and veins from left profundus femoris system, 1A2V
      • numbers and type of perforators: 2, inta-muscular
      • recepient vessels: right superior thyroid artery and vein
      • design of flap: an ovale skim paddle, folded posteriorly as 7cm X 8cm and 5cm X 8cm parts, the previous is for resurfacing the oral side of palate, and the later is for the nasal side
      • ischemic time: 1H40M
      • fair prefusion and color of the flap at the end of the operation
      • primary closure of the flap donor wound
    • the bony part of the palate was reconstructed with a titanium plate
    • fractured mandible from its synphysis for fascilitating the cancer ablasion surgery
    • one 10F JP drain over left supra-clavicular region for post-operative drainage   
• 2023-07-11
  • Surgery
    • Wide excision of oral cancer
    • selective neck dissection, bilateral
    • Tracheotomy
    • Maxillectomy, bilateral
    • Bilateral partial glossectomy
    • Extraction of caries (#12, #13#, #15, #21, #22, #24, #33, #36, #38, #47)
  • Finding
    • cT4aN2cM0
    • tumor over bilateral hard palate, soft palate, lateral tongue, with invading of left infratemporal fossa
    • L lateral pterygoid plate and muscle excised, margin may not be adqeuate although grossly free (skull base exposed, pterygoid plexus oozing= hemostasis with bipolar electrocautery)
    • L CN 11 explsed and preserved
    • all upper gum, gingiva, and hard palate excised
    • trismus after prior op (R lower gum fibrosis), 2fB=> mandibulectomy for access of cancer

[radiotherapy]

• 2023-08-10 ~ 2023-09-20 - completed RT to the bil. neck lymphatic drainage area: 50 Gy/ 25 fx. The preOP hard palate tumor bed: 60 Gy/ 30 fx.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-17 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 60min + D5W 1000mL 2hr (Y-sidted Opdivo)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + NS 250mL

• 2024-04-03 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2024-03-20 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2024-03-06 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2024-02-21 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2024-02-07 - nivolumab 3mg/kg 200mg NS 100mL 30min

• 2023-09-14 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT. Xia HeXiong)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3 + metoclopramide 10mg

• 2023-09-07 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT. Xia HeXiong)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-08-31 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT. Xia HeXiong)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-08-24 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT. Xia HeXiong)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-08-17 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT. Xia HeXiong)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-08-10 - cisplatin 40mg/m2 70mg NS 500mL 2hr + NS 1000mL (Y-sited CDDP) (CCRT. Xia HeXiong)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

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2024-04-30

[tube feeding]

Dulcolax, containing 5mg of bisacodyl, is an enteric-coated formulation that should not be split or ground. An alternative is the use of Bisadyl supp pills with 10mg bisacodyl. The patient is also prescribed sennoside 12mg 2# HS.

If these medications prove not enough effective, the addition of lactulose may be considered.

[safe addition of potassium to Bfluid infusions]

Bfluid 1000 mL contains 20 mEq/L of potassium and can accommodate an additional 40 mEq/L in the same bag. If it is intended to use Y-sited 0.298% KCl 500mL (which contains 20 mEq of potassium), there should be no incompatibilities.

[managing hypercalcemia with hydration and Miacalcic]

On 2024-04-29, hypercalcemia was noted with a calcium level of 3.50 mmol/L.

The patient is currently receiving 0.298% KCl in 0.9% NaCl 500mL IVD Q8H and Bfluid 1000mL QD, totaling 2500mL of daily hydration.

The addition of Miacalcic (calcitonin) might be considered as a subcutaneous injection, starting with an initial dose of 4 units/kg every 12 hours. If calcium reduction is inadequate after 6 to 12 hours, the dose may be increased to 8 units/kg every 6 to 12 hours. It is suggested to monitor for the development of tachyphylaxis after administration.

[fluconazole dosing strategy and alternative treatments for oropharyngeal candidiasis]

For nonpregnant adults with oropharyngeal candidiasis, nystatin suspension is an option. However, based on the patient’s stable renal and liver function from the lab results dated 2024-04-29, fluconazole is recommended, starting with 200 mg orally on the first day followed by 100 to 200 mg daily.

If the candidiasis becomes refractory, the dose may be doubled, up to a maximum of 400 mg per day. Should there be no response after several days, consider switching to an alternative treatment such as:

• Itraconazole oral solution (200 mg daily)
• Posaconazole oral suspension (400 mg twice daily for the first 3 days, then 400 mg daily)
• Voriconazole (200 mg orally twice daily)
• Amphotericin B deoxycholate oral suspension
• Echinocandins or IV amphotericin B for severe refractory cases, although rarely needed

Treatment typically lasts 7 to 14 days for uncomplicated cases and 14 to 28 days for refractory cases.

2024-04-22

Hypokalemia has been noted for several days. It is recommended that the serum potassium level be reassessed to determine whether or not supplementation is needed.

• 2024-04-19 K (Potassium) 3.2 mmol/L
• 2024-04-17 K (Potassium) 3.2 mmol/L

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[exam findings] (not completed)

• 2024-04-15 MRI - nasopharynx
  • Indication: SCC of M/3 esophagus, cT2N0M0, stage II2. Hard palate sqamous cell carcinoma, pT2N0M0 s/p wide excision on 2011/04/21 and completion of radiotherapy in 2011/07. Newly developed Rt upper maxillary tumor, much regressed after RT.
  • Pre- and post-contrast multiplanar MRI studies of the head and neck region from skull base to lower neck show:
    • Diffuse T1-hypointensity, T2-hyperintensity and faint enhancement involving muscle of right masticator space, temporalis muscle, lateral wall of right maxillary sinus and upper buccal mucosa.
    • Bony defect at right part of hard palate and inferior wall of right maxillary sinus, with extensive mucosal thickening and fluid accumulation in right maxillary sinus.
      
    • No enlarged lymph node.
    • No abnormality at nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx.
    • Mottled T2-hyperintensity filling in bilateral mastoid air cells, indicating mastoiditis.
    • Kyphoscoliosis of C-spine. Cervical spondylosis, esp C4-5-6 evels.
  • IMP:
    • C/W right maxillary sinus tumor s/p treatment, with residual abnormal intensity. No previous MRI for comparison.
    • D/D: Post-RT inflammatory process, or with residual tumor. Suggest close follow-up.
• 2023-12-19 PET scan
  • In comparison with the previous study on 2023/06/14, the glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the upper to middle third of esophagus is less evident.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right upper gum with adjacent bone invasion, compatible with malignancy in this region.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right submandibular area. A metastatic lymph node can not be ruled out.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the right parotid region. The nature is to be determined (a metastaitc lesion? some kind of parotid lesion?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in the left aspect of mandible. Dental problem may show this pictrure. Please also correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2023-12-05 Patho - gingival/oral mucosa biopsy
  • Gingiva, right maxillary, incisional biopsy — Squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The specimen submitted consists of a piece of gray-tan soft tissue, labeled gingiva, measuring 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm. All for section.
  • The sections show a picture of squamous cell carcinoma, composed of nests of moderately differentiated neoplastic squamous cells with pelomorphic nuclei and stromal invasion. Keratin formation is evident.
• 2023-11-10 Ascites tapping
  • Total 1000 cc light orange color fluid drained out.
• 2023-11-02 Ascites tapping
  • 75ml reddish ascites was sent to analyze and 2000ml reddish ascites tapping was performed.
• 2023-11-02 SONO - abdomen
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Cholecystopathy
  • Massive ascites
• 2023-10-18 CXR
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Fibrosis of right upper lung are suspected. Please correlate with clinical history to R/O old inflammatory process.
• 2023-10-18 Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Findings
    • smooth nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, hard palate defect with inf T visible, ulcer over R upper gum
  • Diagnosis/conclusion
    • hard palate cancer s/p op + RT
    • oral ulcer
• 2023-10-03 Bronchodilator Test
  • Mild restrictive ventilatory impairment
  • Not significant bronchodilator reversibility
• 2023-09-18 CT - chest
  • Comparison was made with CT on 2018/05/23
    • Lungs: patchy ground-glass opacities superimposed on extensive centrilobular emphysema over bilateral lungs.
    • Mediastinum and hila: multiole small LNs in visceral space of mediastinum. no focal wall thickening along the course of the esophagus.
    • Aorta: normal in caliber, moderate atherosclerotic change of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
    • Central pulmonary arteries: normal in caliber.
    • Heart: normal in size..
    • Pleura: no effusion.
    • Chest wall and lower neck: unremarkable..
    • Visible abdominal contents: appearance of liver cirrhaosis, moderate splenomegaly,and massive ascites, varices at E-G junction. edematous wall thickening of gall bladder. unremarkable of both kidneys and pancreas.
    • Extensive atherosclerotic change of the abdominal aorta.
    • Mrginal spurs of multiple vertebral bodies.
  • Impression:
    • extensive COPD and lung infection or drug toxicity.
    • liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension,

[MedRec]

• 2023-11-01 ~ 2023-11-03 POMR Gastroenterology Chen JianHua

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Alcoholic liver cirrhosis with ascties, splenomegaly and pancytopenia, Child-Pugh score B s/p paracentesis
    • Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagus
    • Hypokalemia
  • CC
    • Abdomen distension with chills and low grade fever in the evening for few days.
  • Present illness
    • This 68-year-old male had histories of
      • Alcoholic liver cirrhosis with thrombocytopenia noted since 2000 plus esophageal varices bleeding for 3 times s/p ligation in 2004
      • Eczema and chronic urticaria were noted for 10+ years with regular medication
      • Hard palate sqamous cell carcinoma, pT2N0M0 s/p wide excision on 2011/04/21 and completion of radiotherapy in 2011/07
      • Right upper ureteral stone with hydronephrosis s/p extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on 2011/05/17.
      • Left total hip replacement on 2017/07/05, right total hip replacement on 2017/11/03)
      • Squamous cell carcinoma of middle third of esophagus, cT2N0M0 stage II status post left port-A implantation on 2023/07/03 status post radiotherapy
    • He complained marked abdominal gradually distended, accompanied with chills and low grade fever in the evening, almost every day. Thus he came to our GI OPD for help. PE showed distended abdomen (ascites). After discussion with the patient, admission for tapping was suggested. Thus this time he was admitted for further treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, he received paracentesis 2000ml on 2023/11/02.
    • Abdomen echo revealed 1. Liver cirrhosis, 2. Cholecystopathy, 3. Massive ascites and splenomegaly. Ascitic fluid cell count revealed no white blood cells. The abdomen distension was relief.
    • Under stable condition, he can be discharge on 2023/11/03. OPD follow up was arranged.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Const-K (potassium chloride 750mg 10mEq) 1# BID 7D
    • spironolactone 25mg 2# QD 7D

• 2023-07-02 ~ 2023-07-04 POMR Thoracic Surgery Xie MinXiao

  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of middle third of esophagus, cT2N0M0 stage II status post left port-A implantation on 2023/07/03
    • Alcoholic liver cirrhosis
    • Esophageal varices
    • Thrombocytopenia
  • CC
    • For esophageal cancer survey
  • Present illness
    • This 68-year-old male had histories of
      • Alcoholic liver cirrhosis with thrombocytopenia noted since 2000 plus esophageal varices bleeding for 3 times s/p ligation in 2004
      • Eczema and chronic urticaria were noted for 10+ years with regular medication
      • Hard palate sqamous cell carcinoma, pT2N0M0 s/p wide excision on 2011/04/21 and completion of radiotherapy in 2011/07
      • Right upper ureteral stone with hydronephrosis s/p extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on 2011/05/17.
      • left total hip replacement on 2017/07/05, right total hip replacement on 2017/11/03)
    • He was just discharged from New Taipei City Hospital SanChong Branch on 2023/05/17 due to EV bleeding and had tarry stool passage twice on 2023/05/31, so he was admiited to New Taipei City Hospital SanChong Branch. During hospitalization, repeated bloody stool was noted even after hemostasis, so he was transferred to ICU for repeated PES. PES revealed esophageal tumor at esophagus s/p biopsy. Pahological report disclosed squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated, pT2N2M0. He later signed AAD and was transferred to our ER due to personal issue.
    • Then the patient was admitted to our MICU due to UGI bellding, favor EV or GV bleeding.
    • PES performed on 2023/06/06 disclosed one 8mm whitish mass like lesion wtih exudate coating was noted at 25cm below the incisors. No active bleeding was noted under PPI use then he was transfered to GI ward under stable condition on 2023/06/07.
    • EUS with biopsy for Esophageal lesion will be performed on 2023/06/12 and which disclosed: 1) R/o esophageal cancer, at least cT2N0, 26-28cm below incisor. s/p chromoendoscopy, s/p biopsy. 2) Esophageal varices.
    • Pathological report revealed Squamous cell carcinoma, CK(+) and P16(-), moderately differentiated.
    • CS was consulted for consultation of management of esophageal cancer.
    • PTA showed reliability fair with average RE 31 dB HL; LE 25 dB HL.
    • PET revealed: Increased FDG uptake in the upper to middle third of esophagus, compatible with the primary esophageal cancer.
    • Increased FDG uptake in several lesions in the left upper lung, probably inflammation process, suggesting follow-up with chest CT for investigation.
    • Bronchoscopy disclosed chronic rhinitis, nasal polyp. No visible endobronchial lesions. MTBC PCR was negative.
    • Bone scan showed Increased activity in some L-spines and right hip. Severe degenerative change may show this picture. Some faint hot spots in bilateral rib cages. The nature is to be determined.
    • Brain MRI revealed No evidence of intracranial lesion. The patient was discharged GI ward on 2023/06/16 after all esophageal tumor survey was done.
    • This time, the patient admitted on 2023/07/02 to CS ward for jejunastomy creation and port-A insertion.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, pre-op assessment was done. Operation of left side port-A insertion was performed smoothly on 2023/07/03. No complication was noted.
    • CRS was consulted for GI bleeding and Alcos-anal oint use was suggested.
    • Radiation Oncology was consulted for radiotherapy.
    • ENT was consulted and nasoendoscopy was done on 2023/07/04.
    • He was discharged under stable hemodynamics and OPD follow up will be arranged.

• 2023-06-05 ~ 2023-06-16 POMR Gastroenterology Chen JianHua

• 2022-04-02 ~ 2022-04-08 POMR Gastroenterology Hong YuLong

• 2017-11-02 ~ 2017-11-03 POMR Orthopedics Li YiXuan

• 2017-07-04 ~ 2017-07-11 POMR Orthopedics Li YiXuan

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[lab data]

2024-01-11 HBsAg Nonreactive
2024-01-11 HBsAg Value 0.51 S/CO
2024-01-11 Anti-HBs 22.54 mIU/mL
2024-01-11 Anti-HCV Nonreactive
2024-01-11 Anti-HCV Value 0.18 S/CO
2024-01-11 Anti-HBc Nonreactive
2024-01-11 Anti-HBc Value 0.19 S/CO

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-28 Foot Lt
  • AP and oblique films of left foot shows:
    • A mass at left foot with adjacent bony erosion.
    • Osteoporosis of bony structures.
• 2024-03-12 ECG
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Possible Inferior infarct, age undetermined
• 2024-02-14 KUB
  • Presence of ileus.
• 2024-01-19 CT - Knee L
  • CT of left knee without/with contrast enhancement shows:
    • irregular enhancing mass (3.1cm) with adjacent fat spiculation at left inguinal region, compatible with left inguinal lymphadenopathy.
    • multiple enhancing nodules at left popliteal region (size from 1.2cm to 2.4cm), and subcutaneous left lower leg (1.8cm) attached to superficial fascia, metastatic tumors are compatible.
    • permeative bone change at left distal femur and proximal tibia, suggest correlation with bone scan to exclude bone metastasis.
  • Impression:
    • Left inguinal lymphadenopathy (3.1cm).
    • Multiple metastatic tumors at left popliteal region (size from 1.2cm to 2.4cm), and subcutaneous left lower leg (1.8cm).
    • Suspect bone metastases, suggest bone scan correlation.
• 2024-01-11 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Malignant melanoma of skin
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter due to distal ureter lesion.
    • A LN (4.1cm) at left inguinal region.
    • Right adrenal myelolipoma (5.7cm).
  • IMP:
    • A LN (4.1cm) at left inguinal region.
    • Right adrenal myelolipoma (5.7cm).
    • Left hydronephrosis and hydroureter due to distal ureter lesion.

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-12 SOAP Medical Emergency
  • S: left foot melanoma with bleeding+
    • Hx of Malignant melanoma, Lt foot s/p exsisional biopsy on 20231102
• 2024-02-21 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: pt refuse C/T, pain control
  • Prescription
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# PRNQ6H 14D
    • Durogesic (fentanyl 12ug/h, 2.1mg/patch) 1# Q3D EXT 15D
• 2024-02-14 SOAP Medical Emergency
  • S: Complaints of severe diarrhea after chemotherapy last week
    • nausea and watery diarrhea for 1 day
    • frequency+
    • chemotherapy last wk
  • Preliminary Impression: K52.9 Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
  • Prescription
    • EVAC Enema (sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate) ST RECT
    • NS 500mL ST IVD (100mL/1hr)
    • Despas (hyoscine-N-butylbromide) 20mg ST IVD
    • Bisadyl supp (bisacodyl 10mg) 1# PRNQOD RECT 3D if no stool passage 2 days
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# PRNTID 3D
    • Gasmin (dimethylpolysiloxane 40mg) 1# TID 3D
    • Stogamet (cimetidine 300mg) 1# TID 3D
    • MgO 250mg 1# TID 3D
    • Cero (cefaclor monohydrate 250mg) 2# Q8H 3D
• 2024-02-08 SOAP Medical Emergency
  • S: Chief Complaints: Malignant melanoma left foot, ankle area oozing
  • Preliminary Impression: C43.9 Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
  • Prescription
    • Biomycin ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI
    • NS Irrigation 3000mL ST EXT
• 2024-02-07 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: C/T CDDP + Vinblastine
  • Prescription
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# PRNQ6H 14D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 14D
    • Durogesic (fentanyl 12ug/h, 2.1mg/patch 1# Q3D EXT 15D
• 2024-01-31 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: C/T with CDDP + vinblastin, require BRAF data
  • Prescription
    • OxyNorm (oxycodone 5mg) 1# PRNQ6H 14D
    • Eurodin (estazolam 2mg) 1# HS 7D
    • Durogesic (fentanyl 12ug/h, 2.1mg/patch 1# Q3D EXT
• 2024-01-17 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S: arrange CT knee joint
• 2024-01-17 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery He Fen
  • Prescription
    • Framycin Gause Dressing (fradiomycin 18mg/patch) ST EXT
• 2024-01-10 SOAP General and Gastroenterological Surgery He Fen
  • O
    • wound over left foot: a lot of bleeding
    • cd with compression
  • A/P
    • Survey and treat
    • wound care. tumor bleeding!
    • ER if active bleeding
  • Prescription
    • Biomycin ointment (neomycin, tyrothricin) BID TOPI
• 2024-01-10 SOAP Hemato-Oncology He JingLiang
  • S
    • Malignant melanoma, Lt foot s/p exsisional biopsy on 2013-11-02
    • PET scan: nodal metastases
  • O
    • BP:147/95; HR:98; BH:175cm; BW:90kg

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-02-07 - vinblastine 10mg NS 100mL 1hr + cisplatin 100mg NS 250mL 2hr + NS 500mL 30min
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + aprepitant 125mg PO + NS 250mL

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2024-04-29

A fungating wound infection on the left foot was observed, with imaging revealing a mass associated with adjacent bone erosion. Currently, the patient is being treated with Brosym (cefoperazone, sulbactam). No discrepancies in medication were identified. in use. no medication discrepancy identified.

2024-03-13

[navigating pembrolizumab and nivolumab for melanoma under NHI, addressing the gap in BRAF mutation data]

The NHI provides coverage for pembrolizumab and/or nivolumab for patients diagnosed with stage III or IV melanoma, particularly those with unresectable or metastatic tumors who have not responded to at least one prior systemic treatment.

Currently, there are no records of BRAF mutation test results available in the HIS5 system. It is advisable to conduct BRAF mutation testing if it has not been performed previously.

[bedside visit: navigating patient preferences in advanced disease care]

I visited this patient around 13:55 today. The patient shared that he was treated for the disease at TMUH in Apr 2023, including undergoing surgery, and no BRAF mutations were found. He has searched extensively and viewed his medical images to understand the spread and malignancy of the disease. He has also discussed his wish for a peaceful end with his family, who understand and support this preference.

I inquired if the patient’s reluctance to continue chemotherapy was solely due to severe watery diarrhea. I suggested that we could focus more on medications to manage the diarrhea. However, the patient indicated that beyond diarrhea, factors such as difficulty in mobility, the risk of infection from low white blood cell counts due to chemotherapy, taste alterations, and poor appetite contributed to his decision against enduring further treatment.

I then asked if using painkillers still allowed for comfortable bowel movements, mentioning that there are medications available to aid with this symptom. The patient noted he naturally tends towards constipation but currently have bowel movements more than once a week, which are not particularly hard, and find this manageable.

Considering the patient’s understanding, it might be appropriate to consider arranging hospice combined care to align with the patient’s wishes.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-03-14 PD-L1 (SP142)
  • Pathologic Report for PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (Ventana)
    • Tumor type: squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated
    • Tumor location: esophagus
    • Testing assay: SP142 Assay (Ventana)
    • Testing platform: BenchMark ULTRA
    • Detection system: OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit and OptiView Amplification Kit
    • Control slide result: [V] Pass, [] Fail
    • Adequate tumor cells present (>=50 viable tumor cells): [V] Yes, [] No
  • Result:
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment:
      • TC category: TC < 1%
      • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): < 1% (optional)
    • Tumor-infiltrating immune cell (IC) staining assessment:
      • IC category: [V] IC < 1%
      • Proportion of tumor area occupied by PD-L1 expressing tumor-infiltrating immune cells (% IC): < 1% (optional)
    • Note:
      • TC scoring: TC are scored as the percentage of viable tumor cells showing membrane staining of any intensity.
      • IC scoring: IC are scored as the proportion of tumor area (including associated intratumoral and contiguous peritumoral stroma) that is occupied by discernible staining of any intensity of tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
• 2024-03-12 Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Reliabilty Fair
  • PTA
  • R’t : 10 dB HL, WNL
  • L’t : 13 dB HL, normal to mild SNHL.
• 2024-03-11 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (109 - 42) / 109 = 61.47%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 60
  • Conclusion:
    • Adequate LV systolic function with normal resting wall motion
    • Trivial MR, mild AR, and trivial TR
    • LV diastolic dysfunction, Gr 1
    • Preserved RV systolic function
• 2024-03-09 MRI - brain
  • IMP: no evidence of brain metastasis.
• 2024-03-08 CXR erect
  • Supine chest image shows:
    • Port-A catheter inserted into RA via left subclavian vein.
    • a focal Rt-sided convexity of lower azygoesophageal recess interface, raise suspicious of esophageal tumor
• 2024-03-08 Miniprobe Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Indication: Cancer staging
  • Symptoms: Pre-EUS diagnosis: Esophageal cancer
  • Endoscopic findings：
    • A 7 cm length esophageal ulcerative tumor mass involving 50% of the circumference with easily touched bleeding noticed at the 30 to 37 cm below the incisors. Using magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI), the IPCL pattern according to JES was B3, with avascular areas noted.
  • EUS findings：
    • Using EUS-DP 25, mucosal thickening was noted at lower esophagus. The lesion involves beyond the muscular layer. Three enlarged lymph nodes were noted, with the largest measuring 11.9mm.
  • Diagnosis：
    • Esophageal cancer, lower esophagus, T3N2
• 2024-03-07 Exercise ECG
  • Conclusion
    • low exercise capacity ( VO2max 82%, WR 99%) ( normal VO2max >85%)
    • spirometry: normal (FVC 103%, FEV1 109% )
      
    • respiratory muscle strength: normal ( MIP 110%, MEP 96%)
    • Breathing reserve normal
    • SpO2 desaturation during exercise: nil
    • cardiac response (LCWI) during exercise: normal response during exercise
    • HR response during exercise: normal response slope during exercise
    • work efficiency: 9.2, normal (cut off 8.6)
    • anaerobic threshold: 46%, normal ( cut off 40%)
    • oxygen pulse: normal
    • BP response: high response during exercise
      
    • EKG: normal sinus rhythm
    • Health-related quality of life (HRQL), CAT= 9 (>10 indicates poor HRQL), but chest tightness 5
  • Impression:
    • Deconditioning with poor exercise capacity
    • High BP during exercise
    • Low risk for operation for his peak VO2 >17 ml/kg
  • Suggestions:
    • Treat underlying cardiac disease
      
    • exercise training for poor exercise capacity
    • control BP
• 2024-03-06 Tc-99m MDP bone scan
  • No strong evidence of bone metastasis.
  • Suspected benign lesions in both rib cages, maxilla, some T- and L-spine, bilateral shoulders, and hips.
• 2024-03-05 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion involving the lower portion of the esophagus, compatible with primary esophageal malignancy.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in two lymph nodes at the EG junction. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in other multiple lymph nodes as mentioned above. The nature is to be determined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
• 2024-03-04 CT - chest
  • Imaging Report Form for Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Impression (Imaging stage): T:____(T_value) N:____(N_value) M:____(M_value) STAGE:____(Stage_value)
  • Findings: Comparison was made with CT on 2024/02/16
    • Lungs: minimal centrilobular nodular opacities at posterior basal segment of LLL.
    • Mediastinum and hila: asymmetric esophageal wall thickeningresulting luminal narrowing at distal third of thoracic esophagus (length about 7cm). no invasion of adjacent organs.
    • Visible abdominal contents: two enlarged lymph nodes at E-G junction.unremarkable of the liver, GB, spleen, both adrenal glands, pancreas, and both kidneys.
    • Visualized bones: unremarkable.
  • Impression: L/3 esophageal cancer with regional LNs metastasis T3N1Mx.(E1)
• 2024-02-26 Patho - esophagreal biopsy
  • Esophagus, lower, 30-35 cm from incisor — moderately-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Microscopically, section shows squamous cell carcinoma consisting of irregular squamous epithelial tumor nests with keratin pearls and invasive growth pattern. The tumor cells display nuclear pleomorphis, hyperchromasia, high N/C ratio, prominent nucleoli, intercellular briding, eosinophilic cytoplasma and mitoses.
• 2024-02-26 EGD
  • Diagnosis:
    • advanced esophageal cancer, lower esophagus, s/p biopsy
    • Superficial gastritis, s/p CLO test
    • Gastric shallow ulcer, antrum, PW
    • Duodenal shallow ulcer, bulb
    • Duodenal subepithelial lesion, probably lymphangeal cyst
  • CLO test: Positive
• 2024-02-26 SONO - abdomen
  • Diagnosis:
    • Fatty liver, mild
    • CBD dilatation
  • Suggestion:
    • Lymph node could not be identified due to increased bowel gas
• 2024-02-16 CT - chest
  • Indication: COPD, lung cancer? DOE
  • Chest CT without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Minimal opacity at left upper lobe (Se9 Im95), right lower lobe (Se9 Im124) is found. Recent inflammation is considered.
    • Wall thickening at distal esophagus is found up to 6cm in length. Esophageal cancer is considered. (Se11 Im34)
    • Enlarged lymph nodes are found at cardiac portion of the stomach.
  • Imp:
    • Esophageal cancer at lower third with perigastric lymph nodes (n＝2) is noted. Suggest contrast enhanced study and endoscopy.
• 2023-11-16 Exercise ECG BRUCE
  • Resting ECG:
    • Normal sinsu rhythm with PACs
  • ST Segment Abnormalities:
    • No significant ST-T change during exercise and recovery phases.
  • Arrhythmia:
    • Isolated PACs during recovery phase
  • Conclusion
    • Negative for myocardial ischemia

[MedRec]

[radiotherapy]

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-03-13 - cisplatin 75mg/m2 120mg NS 500mL 24hr D1 (Y-sited 5-FU) + MgSO4 10% 20mL NS 100mL 1hr (after CDDP) + furosemide 20mg NS 30mL 10min (after CDDP) + fluorouracil 1000mg/m2 24hr D1-4 (PF CCRT)

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2024-04-25

[administering Nexium via SSM for this tube-fed patient]

Pariet (rabeprazole) tablets are enteric-coated and not recommended to be crushed. An alternative approach for tube feeding patients is to use Nexium (esomeprazole) with the Simple Suspension Method (SSM), which allows the medication to be prepared in a liquid form suitable for administration through a nasogastric (NG) tube.

The Simple Suspension Method involves the following steps:

• Place the medication in a small container.
• Add warm water to cover the medication fully.
• Stir or agitate the solution vigorously until the medication has dissolved or is sufficiently broken down for NG tube administration.
• Use a syringe or feeding pump to administer the medication mixture through the NG tube.

Key considerations for using the Simple Suspension Method include:

• Using warm water can help dissolve the medication more effectively.
• It is important to stir or shake the solution thoroughly to ensure complete dispersion of the medication.
• If the medication is in capsule form, open the capsule and dissolve the contents in water.

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[exam findings]

• 2024-04-19 CXR
  • Lung markings: nodular lesions in the bilateral lung fields, the largest one about 35mm.
• 2024-04-13 CXR erect
  • Nodular lesions of both lungs, may be metastatic lesions.
  • Tortuosity of the aorta with atherosclerotic change.
• 2024-04-03 CXR erect
  • Multiple nodules at bil. lungs.
• 2024-03-23 CXR erect
  • Bilateral lung nodules, could be due to lung metastasis.
• 2024-02-24 CT - abdomen
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen - whole:
    • Post-op at the colon.
    • Presence of gallbladder stone.
    • There are multiple lung tumors, up to cm in left lower lung, could be due to lung metastasis, progression as compare with CXR on 2023-11-06.
    • Left abdominal wall hernia.
  • Impression:
    • Post-op at the colon. Multiple lung metastasis, progression.
    • GB stones.
    • Left abdominal wall hernia.
• 2023-11-06 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: RS colon cancer s/p OP
  • Abdominal CT with and without enhancement revealed:
    • s/p rectal op and colostomy with its orifice at LLQ.
    • Nodlar lesions at left lower lobe measuring 2.25cm and right lower lobe measuring 1.6cm in largest dimension. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-07-24, the lesions enlarged.
  • Imp:
    • Rectal cancer s/p op.
    • Bilateral lung meta. In enlargement.
• 2023-07-24 CT - abdomen
  • Findings
    • S/P operation with post-operative change. Nodules (7.4mm, 8.4mm) at RLL.
    • Gallbladder stone (4mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation with post-operative change. Nodules (7.4mm, 8.4mm) at RLL r/o metastases.
• 2023-06-13 All-RAS + BRAF
  • Cellblock No. N2022-07268 A2
  • RESULTS：
    • ALL-RAS: Detected (KRAS codon 13 GGC>GAC, p.G13D)
    • BRAF: There was no variant detect in the BRAF gene.
• 2023-05-24 CT - chest
  • Indication: R-S colon cancer with lung and peritoneal mets
  • Findings
    • Lungs: multiple randomly distributed pulmonary nodules of varying sizes in both lungs due to metastases.
    • Mediastinum and hila: old calcified LN in subcarinal space.
  • Impression:
    • R-S colon cancer with lung metastasis in progression as compared with the previous abdominal CT on 2023/04/25
• 2023-05-15 PET scan
  • Glucose hypermetabolic lesion at the R-S junction of colon, highly suspected tumor recurrence.
    
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in lymph nodes in LLQ of abdomen, compatible with cancer with peritoneal surface metastases.
    
  • Increased FDG uptake in bilateral inguinal lymph nodes, in the left upper and lower lungs, in the right lower lung, in bilateral mediastinal and pulmonary hilar lymph nodes, and in a lymph node in the right supraclavicular fossa, highly suspected cancer with distant metastases.
    
  • R-S colon cancer s/p treatment, highly suspected tumor recurrence with peritoneal surface and distant metastases, cTxNxM1c, stage IVC (AJCC 8th ed.), by this F-18 FDG PET scan.
• 2023-05-11 Patho - peritoneum biopsy
  • Diagnosis
    • Peritoneum, laparoscopic lysis of adhesion + resection of peritoneal tumor — metastatic adenocarcinoma and stitch foreign body reaction. Comaptible with colorectal origin
    • Sigmoid colon, Revision of prolong S colostomy — conformed
    • AJCC 8th edition pathology stage: pTxNxM1c; AJCC stage IVC
  • Gross description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of multiple tissues measuring up to 2.5x 0.3x 0.3 cm in size, fixed in formalin.
      • Grossly, it Is elastic and yellow-brownish.
    • The specimen submitted consists of 1 tissue measuring 5x 2x 1.5 cm in size, fixed in formalin.
      • Grossly, it Is elastic and yellow-brownish.
    • All for sections are taken and labeled as: A:peritoneum, B:colostomy
  • Microscopically, sections A shows nestes of adenocarcomatous tumor cells and foreign body material with stromal fibrosis. Section B shows bland colon tissue and no evidence of tumor.
  • Immunohistochemical stain reveals CK(+) and CK20(+) at tumor.
• 2023-04-25 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: R-S colon cancer s/p Op and under C/T
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen-pelvis revealed:
    • S/P operation with post-operative change. Nodules (4.3mm, 10.6mm) at RLL.
    • Gallbladder stone (4mm).
    • Atherosclerosis of aorta, iliac arteries.
  • IMP:
    • S/P operation with post-operative change. Nodules (4.3mm, 10.6mm) at RLL r/o metastases.
• 2023-04-25 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (112 - 28.5) / 112 = 74.55%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.6
    • 2D (M-Simpson) = 69.4
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, mild TR, normal IVC size
    • Dilated LA
• 2023-01-31 CT - abdomen
  • S/P operation with post-operative change. No evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-10-28 CT - abdomen
  • s/p Hartmann operation and colostomy at left upper pelvis sigmoid colon. There is no evidence of tumor recurrence.
• 2022-10-13 Patho - skin cyst/tag/debridement
  • Skin, chest wall, excision — Epidermal inclusion cyst, ruptured
  • Section shows a piece of skin with one ruptured intradermal cyst lined by squamous epithelium. The cystic cavity is full of keratin material. Foreign body giant cell reaction is present.
• 2022-09-22 Bladder Sonography
  • PVR: 10.4 ml
• 2022-09-15 Cystography
  • Administration of contrast medium, total about 130ml, into the urinary bladder.
  • There is no evidence of contrast medium leakage from the urinary bladder.
• 2022-09-08 Patho - colon resection (non tumor)
  • PATHOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS
    • Large intestine, rectos-gmoid colon, previous Hartmann’s operation at Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital, s/p adjuvant chemotherapy, now re-do hartmann’s operation —- ulcer, acute inflammation. No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Resection margins: free
    • Lymph node, mesocolic, s/p adjuvant chemotherapy, dissection — no lymph node, no malignany.
  • MACROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
    • Operation procedure: re-do hartmann’s operation
    • Specimen site: rectosigmoid colon
      
    • Specimen size: 14.5 cm in length
      
    • Tumor size: Grossly ulcerated tumor-like lesion: 3.5 x 2.5 cm. (NOTE: microscopically, no residual malignancy nor dysplasia.)
    • Tumor location: 1.5 cm and 9.5 cm away from the two resection margins, respectively (or involved).
    • Depth of invasion grossly: no residual malignancy
    • Mucosa elsewhere: free.
    • Tissue for sections: A1: proximal margin; A2: distal margin; A3-9: tumor-like site; A10-15: mesocolic tissue, (possible lymph nodes).
  • MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION :
    • Histology: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Histology Grade: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Depth of invasion: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Angiolymphatic invasion: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Perineural invasion: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Discontinuous extramural tumor extension: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Serosal margin status of colon: No residual malignancy, nor dyspno lymph node, no malignany.No. Positive / No. Total
      
    • Lymph node metastasis,, IMA / SMA: N/A.
    • Extranodal involvement: no lymph node, no malignany.
    • Pathologic Stage Classification (pTNM, AJCC 8th Edition) : No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
      
    • Type of polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • Additional pathologic findings: No residual malignancy, nor dysplasia.
    • TNM descriptors: y (Post-treatment).
      
    • Tumor regression grading S/P CCRT: Modified Ryan scheme for Tumor Regression Score: 0: No viable cancer cells (complete response)
• 2022-09-06 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (102 - 28.8) / 102 = 71.76%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 71.8-65.3
  • Conclusion:
    • Normal AV with no AR
    • Normal MV with mild MR
    • Concentric LVH
    • Preserved LV and RV systolic function
    • No PR, trivial TR, normal IVC size
• 2022-08-30 Colonoscopy
  • Findings
    • Colon:
      • The scope could not insert from stomy due to stricture at opening. Inflammation at opening of stomy was found.
      • The scope reach the closed end site (8cm AAV) from anus.
    • Others:
      • Mixed hemorrhoid was noted.
  • Diagnosis:
    • S/p colostomy at S-colon, with stomy opening stricture and inflammation
    • S/p Hartmann operation
    • Mixed hemorrhoid
    • Incomplete study due to stricture at stomy opening
• 2022-07-19 CT - abdomen
  • Clinical history: 69 y/o male patient with adenocarcinoma of RS-colon s/p Hartmann operation at Taipei Mackay Hospital (Xu ZiQi chief) on 2022-04-01, pT3N2aM0, stage IIIB complicating with post-op ileus and wound infection. and then. and s/p 1st C/T on early May. They want to receive further C/T at our hospital.
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen–whole:
    • Post-op at the colon. Prominent soft tissue density in left abdominal wall around the stomy, post-op change? Suggest clinical correlation.
      
  • Impression:
    • Post-op at the colon. Prominent soft tissue density in left abdominal wall around the stomy, post-op change? Suggest clinical correlation and follow up.
• 2022-04-25 CT - brain
  • No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage.

[MedRec]

• 2024-03-15 SOAP Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • P: disease progress, suggest CT or hospice care.
  • Prescription x3
    • Tramacet (tramadol 37.5mg, acetaminophen 325mg) 1# QID
    • Alpraline (alprazolam 0.5mg) 1# PRNQN
    • Mobic (meloxicam 7.5mg) 1# QD
    • Zanidip (lercanidipine 10mg) 1# QD
    • MgO 250mg 2# BID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# PRNHS
• 2022-09-05 ~ 2022-09-16 POMR Colorectal Surgery Lv ZongRu
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission with ward routine and pre-op study were done. After well explain the risk of surgery including heart, lung complications and risk of leakage.
    • Operation of fail of closure of Hartmann’s operation due to severe adhesion of intesinte and S-colon to low abdomen and re-do hartmann’s operation and cystorrhaphy for bladder injury with small defect under general anesthesia were performed on 2022/09/07.
    • NPO and adequate IV fluid supplement.
    • Antibiotic treatment with Soonmelt 1200 mg IVD Q8H was prescribed for bladder injury with small defect on 2022/09-07.
    • His wound pain is acceptable by PCA. Early activity is encouraged. The wound healing well and no erythema change. Antibiotic shifted to oral form Curam since 2022/09/10.
    • He had stool passage and abdominal wound pain subsided. Drain is clear ascites and removal of JP drain on 09/10. Oral intake program was adjusted and there was no abdominal discomfort after trying oral intake, IV fluid supplement was tapered and discontinued later. He had passed stool with normal bowel movement. Oral intake with soft diet is tolerated well. His abdominal wound pain had got much better.
    • Cystography was performed via foley catheter and there is no evidence of contrast medium leakage from the urinary bladder. Removal of a Foley catheter on 09/15 and voiding recovery on the day of Foley catheter removal.
    • In stable condition, he was discharged on 2022/09/16 and will receive OPD follow up next week.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Curam (amoxicillin 875mg, clavulanic acid 125mg) 1# Q12H
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 1# HS
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 12mg) 1# PRNQ6H
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
• 2022-06-15 ~ 2022-06-18 POMR Hemato-Oncology Xia HeXiong
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
    • Adenocarcinoma of RS-colon s/p Hartmann operation at Taipei Mackay (Xu ZiQi chief) on 2022/04/01, pT3N2aM0, stage IIIC complicating with post-op ileus and wound infection
    • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • Constipation, unspecified
  • CC
    • For chemotherapy.
  • Present illness
    • This 69-year-old man patient is a case of Adenocarcinoma of RS-colon s/p Hartmann operation at Taipei Mackay (Xu ZiQi chief) on 2022/04/01, pT3N2aM0, stage IIIC complicating with post-op ileus and wound infection.
    • 1st chemotherapy with Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin in 2022/05. They want to receive further chemotherapy at our hospital for nauasea with vomiting. Port-A catheter insertion on 2022/06/13.
    • Now, he was admitted to ward for chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 75mg/m2, LV 300mg/m2, 5FU 300mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2)(C1D1) on 2022/06/15.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admitted, Chemotherapy with FOLFOX (Oxalip 75mg/m2, LV 300mg/m2, 5FU 300mg/m2 and 2400mg/m2)(C1D1) on 2022/06/15~2022/06/17.
    • Primperan 1# po TIDAC and Primperan 1pc iv PRNQ6H for nausea and vomiting.
    • Hypertension with Zanidip F.C 10mg (Lercanidipine) 1# po QD.
    • Chronic viral hepatitis B with Baraclude 0.5mg 1# po QDAC.
    • Constipation with MgO 2# po TID and Sennoside 2# po HS.
    • Patient tolerated the chemotherapy without nausea and vomiting.
    • With the stable condition, he was discharged on 2022/06/18 and OPD followed up later.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Baraclude (entecavir 0.5mg) 1# QDAC
    • Promeran (metoclopramide 3.84mg) 1# TIDAC
    • MgO 250mg 2# TID
    • Through (sennoside 12mg) 2# HS
    • Zandip (lercanidipine 10mg) 1# QD
    • Acetal (acetaminophen 500mg) 1# PRNQ6H if pain or fever

[consultation]

• 2024-04-03 Dermatology
  • A
    • CC: Pain over right big toe nail
    • Skin findings: ingrown nail with mild erythema over right big toe nail
    • Imp: paronychia, ingrown nail
    • Plan:
      • Cryotherapy was done
      • Topical tetracycline BID for nail lesions
• 2024-03-30 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • Injury level: 3 Abdominal pain > Acute moderate central pain (4-7) Main complaint: The patient was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday due to intestinal obstruction. He returned to the outpatient department today and said there was some small intestinal obstruction. He is still experiencing stomach distension, pain and discomfort, so He went to the emergency room for treatment.
    • Epigastric intermittent pain and sore saliva
    • had little defecation today
    • denied N/V
    • PHx:
      • colon CA s/p laparoscopic lysis of adhesion + resection of peritoneal tumor + revision of prolong sigmoid-colostomy on 2023/05/10
      • HTN
  • A
    • Lab data:
      • 2024-03-30 Lipase 18 U/L
        
      • 2024-03-30 Bilirubin total 0.89 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-03-30 CRP 1.1 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-03-30 Glucose ( serum ) 130 mg/dL
        
      • 2024-03-30 ALT 41 U/L
        
      • 2024-03-30 Neutrophil 71.8 %
        
      • 2024-03-30 Lymphocyte 21.1 %
        
      • 2024-03-30 WBC 9.48 x10^3/uL
        
      • 2024-03-30 RBC 4.80 x10^6/uL
        
      • 2024-03-30 HGB 15.0 g/dL
        
    • PHx:
      • colon CA s/p laparoscopic lysis of adhesion + resection of peritoneal tumor + revision of prolong sigmoid-colostomy on 2023/05/10
    • PET scan: There was increased FDG uptake in multiple focal areas in the pelvic cavity (SUVmax early: 15.62, delay: 21.07), in multiple focal areas in lower abdominal cavity (SUVmax early: 12.43, delay: 15.99), in bilateral inguinal lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 11.90, delay: 13.27). In addition, there was increased FDG uptake in multiple focal areas in bilateral lungs (SUVmax early: 10.31, delay: 12.65) and in the left mediastinal and left pulmonary hilar lymph nodes (SUVmax early: 14.76, delay: 16.72).
      • IMPRESSION:
        • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in the pelvic cavity, compatible with recurrent malignancy or metastases.
          
        • Glucose hypermetabolism in multiple focal areas in the lower abdominal cavity, compatible with metastatic lesions such as metastatic lymph nodes.
          
    • Impression:
      • ileus due to tumor recurrence
      • adhesion ileus
      • constipation
    • Suggestion:
      • On NG with NG decompression
      • tumor survey for the recurrent colon cancer
      • Prophylactic antibiotic treatment
      • IVF supplement
      • close follow up CBC/DC and BCS
• 2024-03-23 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Q
    • Injury examination level: 3 Abdominal pain > Blood pressure or heartbeat are different from the patient’s normal values, but hemodynamics is stable. The stoma has not been excreting for 2-3 days. Abdominal pain started yesterday.
    • peri-ostomy pain since yesterday with N/V and acid-reflux sensation
    • No fever
    • The patient is a victim of adenocarcinoma of RS-colon s/p Hartmann operation at Taipei Mackay (Chief Xu ZiQi) on 2022-04-01, pT3N2aM0, stage IIIB complicating with post-op ileus and wound infection. and then. and s/p 1st C/T on early May.
    • Allergy: NKDA
    • Medication: Lercanidipine
    • Past history:
      • Adenocarcinoma of rectosigmoid colon, pT3N2aM0, stage IIIB status post laparoscopic lysis of adhesion + resection of peritoneal tumor + revision of prolong sigmoid-colostomy on 2023/05/10
      • Essential (primary) hypertension
    • Personal history: nil
  • A
    • S:
      • Lung and pevis metastasis was diagnosed in our hospital. He stopped chemotherapy since 2023-06. abdominal pain and no passage stool from colostomy for 3 days.
    • O: vital signs: stable, no fever
      • abdomen: colostomy ovr LLQ, old surgical scar 30 cm over midline, soft, ovoid, increase bowel sound, periumbilical tenderness, tympanic percussion
        　 - lab data: see chart
      • CT: 1. Post-op at the colon. Small bowel ileus, r/o adhesion ileus (at lower abdomen), can’t rule out associated with local recurrence. 2. Left abdominal wall hernia. 3. Multiple lung metastasis, left abdominal wall metastasis. 4. GB stones.
    • A:
      • adenocarcinoma of RS-colon, pT3N2aM0, stage III s/p op with lung and pevis metastases　
      • ileus may be due to cancer related obstruction
    • P:
      • Suggest admission for NG decompression, adequate hydration, and cloesly observation
      • We will arrange small bowel series during hospitalization. If mechanic obstruction is proved, palliative bypass surgery may be considered.
      • If he refused NG decompression, hospice care and palliative treatment may be considered.
• 2023-05-09 Urology
  • Q
    • This time, arrange laparoscopy check adhesion + if can not repair, revision of DS colostomy on 2023/05/10. Due to concerns about bladder adhesion during the operation.
    • We need your for combine surgery. Thank you.
  • A
    • I have review the history and exams. Due to advanced tumor stage and previous operation, tissue fibrosis and adhesion may be severe. Surrounding tissue damage and organ injury may happen in a high chance.
    • In my opinion, the operation has a higher failure rate and may not be effective. Please well explain and discuss with the patient and his family before the operation. We will prepare for the operation if GU tract is involved. Thanks for your consultation.

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-24 - …………………………….. irinotecan 120mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 600mg NS 250mL 90min (Y-sited Irino) + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 600mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL (FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2024-04-08 - bevacizumab 5mg/kg 500mg NS 100mL + irinotecan 120mg/m2 240mg D5W 250mL 90min (Y-sited Covorin) + leucovorin 400mg/m2 800mg NS 250mL 90min (Y-sited Irino) + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 800mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 4800mg NS 500mL (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + palonosetron 250ug + atropine 0.5mg SC + aprepitant 125mg PO D1-3

• 2023-07-11 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-06-27 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-06-13 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-05-30 - (Avastin + FOLFIRI)

• 2023-01-10 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-12-27 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-12-13 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-11-29 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-11-15 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-11-01 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-08-09 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-07-26 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-07-12 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-06-28 - (FOLFOX)

• 2022-06-15 - (FOLFOX)

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2024-04-25

[reduced chemotherapy dosage following adverse effects; clinical observations following dose adjustment]

Imaging this year confirmed the presence of lung lesions, and FOLFIRI therapy was reintroduced on 2024-04-08. Subsequent assessments indicate that the patient’s tumor markers, CEA and CA199, as well as liver enzymes ALT and AST, are decreasing, suggesting an improvement in the patient’s condition.

Due to abdominal pain and hiccups experienced after the last chemotherapy session, Avastin has been withheld, and the bolus dose of 5-FU has been reduced to 300 mg/m^2 from the standard 400 mg/m^2. The resolution of symptoms remains under observation, and no discrepancies in medication have been found.

• 2024-04-24 ALT 42 U/L

• 2024-04-19 ALT 88 U/L

• 2024-04-24 AST 23 U/L

• 2024-04-17 AST 57 U/L

• 2024-04-17 CEA 15.80 ng/mL

• 2024-04-08 CEA 25.63 ng/mL

• 2024-04-17 CA199 44.24 U/mL

• 2024-04-08 CA199 62.23 U/mL

701103011

240424

[exam findings]

• 2024-04-10 CT - abdomen
  • History: Gastric cancer s/p C/T with UFUR.
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified distended stomach with fluid content is noted again, stationary.
    • Prior CT identified gastric tumor and regional lymph nodes is noted again, stationary. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • A renal cyst 1 cm in left middle pole is noted. In addition, there are several renal stones (up to 0.5cm).
• 2024-03-04 PD-L1 (SP142)
  • Pathologic Report for VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay
    • Tumor type: Adenocarcinoma
    • Tumor location: Stomach
    • Testing assay: SP142 Assay (Ventana)
    • Control slide result: [V]Pass, []Fail
    • Adequate tumor cells present (>=100 viable tumor cells): [V] Yes, [] No
  • Result:
    • Tumor Cell Staining Assessment: PD-L1 Expression: 0% Tumor Cells
    • Tumor Infiltrating Immune Cell Staining Assessment: PD-L1 Expression: 1% Immune cells
  • Note:
    • Percent of PD-L1 expression in tumor cells (TC): The percentage of viable tumor cells with membrane positivity at any intensity
    • Percent of PD-L1 expression in immune cells (IC): The percentage of tumor-infiltrating immune cells with discernible staining of any intensity
• 2024-03-04 PD-L1 IHC
  • Cellblock No. S2023-11514
  • RESULTS：
    • Tumor cell (TC) staining assessment: TC: < 1%
      • Percentage of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells (%TC): <1% (optional)
    • Combined Positive Score (CPS) assessment: CPS >= 5
      • Combined Positive Score (CPS) : 25 (optional)
• 2024-01-11 CT - chest
  • Indication: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Spiculated lesion at right upper lobe is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2023-05-20, the lesion is stationary.
    • Mininmal infiltration at right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found.
    • Diffuse wall thickening of the stomach is found. Perigastric lymph nodes is also found.
    • Osteopenia of the bony structure is noted.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe spiculated lesion. Stationary. Suggest regular follow up.
    • Gastric wall thickening and regional lymph nodes. stable.
• 2023-12-27 CT - abdomen
  • History: Gastric cancer s/p C/T with UFUR.
  • Findings:
    • Prior CT identified distended stomach with fluid content is noted again, stationary. Please correlate with gastroscopy to r/o gastric outlet obstruction.
    • Prior CT identified gastric tumor and regional lymph nodes is noted again, stationary. Please correlate with gastroscopy.
    • A renal cyst 1 cm in left middle pole is noted.
      • In addition, there are several renal stones (up to 0.5cm).
• 2023-08-19 CT - abdomen
  • Indication: Gastric cancer with pancreas, spleen and liver metstases, stage IV
  • With and without contrast enhancement CT of abdomen shows:
    • Distended stomach with fluid content. Regression of gastric tumor and regional lymph nodes.
    • Regression of LUL nodules.
  • Impression
    • Gastric cancer, s/p chemotherapy
    • Regression of gastric tumor, regional lymph node and lung metastasis
    • Distended stomach. Suggest clinical correlation to r/o gastric outlet obstruction.
• 2023-06-09 Patho - stomach biopsy
  • Stommach, angularis, AW, biopsy — Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated
  • The sections show tubular adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated, composed of cuboidal neoplastic cells, arranged in focal tubular pattern with desmoplastic stromal reaction. Colonies of Helicobacter pylori are present.
• 2023-05-20 CT - chest
  • Indication: Gastric cancer
  • Chest CT with and without IV contrast ehnancement shows:
    • Calcified coronary arteries is found.
    • S/p port-A placement with its tip at Superior vena cava.
    • Tiny lymph nodes are found at both sides of the mediastnum.
    • Minimal infiltration at right lower lobe and left lower lobe is found. In comparison with CT dated on 2018-01-31, the lesions are stationary.
    • Two nodular lesions are found at right upper lobe measuring 0.7cm and 0.4cm. Nature to be determined.
    • Some lymph nodes are found at perigastric region.
    • Wall thickening at gastric body measuring 1.7cm is found. Gastric cancer is compatible.
    • Tiny calcified dots at both kidneys are found. Renal stone is considered.
  • Imp:
    • Right upper lobe nodules. Nature?
    • Gastric cancer with abdominal lymph nodes
    • Minimal infiltration at both lungs. Stationary.
• 2023-05-02 CXR erect
  • Atherosclerotic change of aortic arch
  • Old fracture of right distal clavicle.
• 2018-02-02 2D transthoracic echocardiography
  • LVEF = (LVEDV - LVESV) / LVEDV = (70.4 - 18) / 70.4 = 74.43%
    • M-mode (Teichholz) = 74.6
  • Conclusion
    • Dilated LA
    • Adequate LV,RV systolic function with normal wall motion
    • Impaired LV relaxation
    • Mild TR
    • Mild Pulmonary HTN
• 2018-01-31 CT - abdomen
  • History and indication: Rule out gastric cancer, type III
  • With and without-contrast CT of abdomen revealed:
    • Wall thickening of gastric antrum with regional LAP.
    • Left pleural effusion. Infiltration of bil. lungs.
    • Renal stones (1-2mm).
  • Imaging Report Form for Gastric Carcinoma
    • Tumor location / Size
      • Location: □ Cardia □ Fundus □ Body: Lesser/Greater curvature ■ Antrum □ Pylorus □ Other: __________
      • Size: ■ Non-measurable □ Measurable: __________cm (greatest diameter)
    • Tumor invasion depth: □ Not assessable ■ Assessable, tumor invasion to: ■ Gastric wall □ Perigastric tissue □ Adjacent organs or structures: _________ □ Others: ___________
    • Regional nodal metastasis: □ No or Equivocal ■ Yes, number of suspicious lymph node: 5 and location: around tumor
    • Distant metastasis (In this study): ■ No or Equivocal □ Yes , □ Non-regional lymph nodes or □ distant organ; and location: _________(specify lymph node or organ location)
  • Impression:
    • Gastric cancer (The gold standard of evaluation of lymph node metastases and detailed tumor status is microscopic examination).
    • Cstage T2N2Mx
• 2018-01-30 Surgical pathology Level Iv
  • Clinical diagnosis:
    • Hemorrhage of gastrointestinal tract,unspecified;
  • Diagnosis:
    • Stomach, antrum and body, AW, LC, PW, biopsy — modertaely differentiated adenocarcinoma — candida infection
  • Gross description:
    • The specimen submitted consists of 4 tissue fragments measuring up to 0.2x 0.2x 0.1 cm in size, fixed in formalin. Grossly, they are brownish and elastic.
    • All for section is taken.
  • Microscopically, it shows modertaely differentiated adenocarcinoma composed of proliferation of tumor cells arranged in glandular architecture and infiltrative growth pattern. Fungla hypahe are seen.
• 2018-01-29 Upper G-I panendoscopy
  • Reflux esophagitis, lower esophagus, LA clasification grade B 　- Esoaphageal ulcer, lower esophagus 　- Advanced gastric cancer, type II, body, antrum, AW, LC, PW, s/p biospy

[MedRec]

• 2023-04-19 SOAP Hemato-Oncology
  • S:
    • Hx of gastric cancer s/p C/T with UFUR
  • O:
    • 2018/01/30 Surgical pathology Level IV
      • Stomach, antrum and body, AW, LC, PW, biopsy — modertaely differentiated adenocarcinoma
  • P:
    • Admssion for checking HBV, HCV, CBC/DC, Biomchemistry and AFP/CA125/CA199/CEA, FOLFOX

[chemotherapy]

• 2024-04-23 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-03-29 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-03-01 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-01-10 - (FOLFOX)
• 2024-01-02 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-10-27 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-10-03 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-09-12 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-08-21 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-07-25 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-07-10 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-06-09 - (FOLFOX)
• 2023-05-03 - oxaliplatin 65mg/m2 90mg D5W 250mL 6hr + leucovorin 400mg/m2 550mg NS 500mL 2hr + fluorouracil 400mg/m2 550mg NS 100mL 10min + fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 3300mg NS 500mL 46hr (FOLFOX, Oxa long infusion to prevent allergy)
  • dexamethasone 4mg + diphenhydramine 30mg + famotidine 20mg + palonosetron 250ug + NS 250mL + aprepitant 125mg D1-3

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2024-04-24

[considerations for prescribing oral MgO post-discharge]

According to HIS5 lab results, this patient has consistently experienced hypomagnesemia. Although MgSO4 injections were administered during hospitalization, oral MgO may be considered for discharge prescriptions and outpatient care if there are no contraindications.

2023-05-04

• The patient received the FOLFOX regimen on 2023-05-03, with a reduced dose of oxaliplatin (85mg/m2 to 65mg/m2) and an extended infusion time (from 2 hours to 6 hours), as well as the addition of famotidine 20mg as premedication. As of now, no significant adverse reactions have been observed.

700133216

240422

[exam findings]

• 2024-01-12 PET
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the right breast, compatible with primary breast malignancy.
  • A glucose hypermetabolic lesion in the lower lobe of left lung. Primary lung malignancy should be considered first.
  • Glucose hypermetabolism in some bilateral paratracheal and left subcarinal lymph nodes. Metastatic lymph nodes may show this picture.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph nodes and in bilateral shoulders. Inflammatory process is more likely.
  • Mild glucose hypermetabolism in a focal area in the left maxillary sinus. The nature is to be dertermined (inflammation? other nature?). Please correlate with other clinical findings for further evaluation.
  • Increased FDG accumulation in both kidneys and bilateral ureters. Physiological FDG accumulation may show this picture.
• 2024-04-01 Patho - breast biopsy (no need margin)
  • Breast, right, core biopsy — Invasive carcinoma, no special type, NST.
  • IHC stains: ER (+, 100%, strong intensity), PR (+, 98%, strong intensity), Her2/neu: negative (score=0), Ki-67 (70%), p63 (-), CK5/6 (-), E-cadherin (+).
  • Section shows fragments of breast tissue with irregular neoplastic ducts infiltration.
• 2024-03-19 CT - chest
  • Indication: Rt breast lump for 1-2 wks which grew up (20240315) Past Hx:DM, HTN and dementia
  • Findings:
    • Chest wall and visible lower neck: a spiculated soft-tissue tumor (33.3 x 47mm) at the right breast (subareolar located), with overlying skin thickening. no enlarged LN at Rt axilla.
    • Lungs: a soft tissue mass (spiculated 33mm in longest dimension) over LLL. a peripheral, subsegmental ground glass opacity at lateral aspect of RUL.
      • partial atelectasis of inferior lingular segment and RML.
    • Mediastinum and hila: enlarged LNs in pretracheal and subcarinal spaces.
      • multiple, old calcified LNs in the visceral space and both hila, sequela of previous TB infection
      • extensive coronary arterial calcification.
    • Thoracic aorta: normal caliber,
    • Heart: dilated LA, extensive calcified mitral annulus
    • Pleura: minimal Lt-sided effusion
    • Visible abdominal contents: multiple small gall bladder stones and a Lt renal cyst measuring 24mm.
      • marginal spurs of multiple vertebrae due to spondylosis. .
      • compression fracture of T12 vertebral body.
  • Impression:
    • Rt breast cancer, no regional LAP.
    • LLL tumor 33mm, another primary lung cancer r/o metastasis,
    • extensive 3V-CAD.
    • enlarged mediastinal LAPs, metastasis?

[MedRec]

• 2023-06-15 ~ 2023-06-24 POMR Integrative Medicine Hong BoBin
  • Discharge diagnosis
    • Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • Hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • Unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance
    • Cerebral atherosclerosis
    • Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • Gout, unspecified
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease
    • Calculus of gallbladder; ABD sonography, 2023-06-19
    • Renal cyst, left; ABD sonography, 2023-06-19
  • CC
    • Productive cough for near one month.
  • Present illness
    • This is a 97 years old female with underlying disease of 1. HTN 2. type II DM 3. hyperlipidemia 4. gout 5. asthma 6. sennile demensia. She live at home with her family. Her activity of her daily life need assisstance by her cargiver.
    • This time, she present with productive cough for near one month. Associated symptoms include increased cough frequency, occational acid regurgitation, running nose, decreased appetite and activity. According to her family, no fever, chillness ,nausea, vomitting, sorethroat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloody stool, tarry stool, foul or cloudy urine. Her family was diagnosed with covid-19 last month. However, covid screen for patient show negative finding. Patient was not diagnosed with covid-19 before.
    • She was then sent to our ER for help. At ER, vital sign show BP:139/81; HR:81; BT:35.7’C; RR:18; Con’s:E4V4M6, SpO2:96%. PE show bilateral clear breathing sound. Lab data show no leucocytosis or CRP elevation. Liver, renal or eletrolyte also show no abnormal finding. CXR show right middle lung atelectasis and faint aveolar opacity over left lower lobe. Covid and Influenza test show negative finding.
    • Under the impresion of cough, cause need to be ruled out, she is admitted to our ward for furthre survey and treatment.
  • Course of inpatient treatment
    • After admission, we arrnage chest echo and it reveal no evidence of free pleural effusion over both sides. Since fair blood sugar control, we also arrange abdominal echo and it reveal no liver abscess. The patient’s symptoms of cough and sputum relieve after admitted to our ward. No fever, chillness, chocking or agitation were noted.
    • Under the relative stable condition, the patient may be discharged and followed up at OPD for her clinical condition.
  • Discharge prescription
    • Relinide (repaglinide 1mg) 1# TIDAC15
    • Nexium (esopeprazole 40mg) 1# QDAC
    • Genurso (ursodeoxycholic acid 100mg) 1# BID
    • Emetrol (domperidone 10mg) 1# BIDAC
    • Glimet (glimepiride 2mg, metformin 500mg) 1# QDAC

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2024-04-22

[hormone receptor positive breast cancer and potential lung mets]

The patient has been diagnosed with a non-special type invasive carcinoma in the right breast, showing positive hormone receptors for both ER and PR through immunohistochemistry, and negative for HER2.

Recent CT scans have identified a suspected primary lung cancer or mets in the left lower lobe, with enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes that might also represent metastatic involvement. A lung biopsy consultation has been arranged.

Lab results as of 2024-04-21 were largely within normal ranges, and a review of the HIS5 and PharmaCloud databases has revealed no discrepancies in medication management to date.